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APPROACH/METHODOLOGY <br /> <br /> RFQ 26-07-01 <br />Continuing Professional Consulting Services <br />Approach <br />Inclusive participation, identifying needs, and finding the best solution is the RAI approach. <br /> <br />At RAI, we understand the importance of an inclusive process, where all stakeholders are involved. This <br />process will provide a starting and continuous dialogue with the City of Sunny Isles Beach to understand <br />each project’s character and specifics under this contract. Direct participation by owners and users is crucial <br />to each project’s success. <br /> <br />Our team has vast experience and the ability to provide thorough Architectural and Engineering Services <br />that, when coupled with the client’s active participation, will establish a focused study of needs that will help <br />determine the most desirable design options. Our approach promotes a greater understanding of the <br />completed project long before the construction begins. <br /> <br />We evaluate every design option in terms of its impact on program , budget and schedule. This process is <br />intended to assist the City of Sunny Isles Beach in making appropriate choices so that the project ultimately <br />satisfies each requirement. Establishing consensus among the diverse groups of participants will be an <br />essential element in the success of any project. <br /> <br />Architectural and Engineering Design Services <br />RAI is a full-service architectural firm. Architecture, Interior Design, Estimating, Space Planning and Urban <br />Planning are the foundational services offered by the firm’s “in house” personnel. Coordination of MEP, Civil, <br />Structural and other engineering services within RAI projects is a daily practice. Continuing to serve as our <br />client’s as a direct link to a full suite of A&E services is a role which we proudly accept. <br /> <br />Project Management <br />RAI’s project team is organized to deliver prompt, effective response to client requirements. In working with <br />the firm, you will have direct access to firm principals for decision making, benefit from efficient production <br />of all documents, stay informed from conception to construction, and see your goals met. <br /> <br />As Principal-in-charge/Project Manager, Lourdes Rodriguez, AIA will be the City of Sunny Isles Beach’s <br />primary contact maintaining “hands-on” control of all projects from start to finish. RAI’s internal organization <br />relies on close, regular coordination between the Principal -in-charge, Lourdes Rodriguez, AIA, the Quality <br />Assurance Manager, Miguel A. Rodriguez, FAIA, and Senior Project Coordinator, Rosi Cutrone, Assoc. AIA. <br />This will provide three fully informed points of contact to you, all of whom are experienced with this type of <br />contract. On occasions when one is temporarily unavailable, the other will be able to respond quickly <br />ensuring that the client is always able to reach key persons. <br /> <br />RAI is organized around client service and therefore retains senior staff that can effectively lead project <br />teams and better collaborate between the client team members. The firm maintains a small and highly <br />efficient technical staff and takes full advantage of current technologies to maximize productivity. As a <br />result, your documents are produced at levels well above the ordinary firm while maintaining continuity to <br />throughout the team. <br />