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ARCHITECTURE <br />ENGINEERING <br />PLANNING <br />INTERIOR DESIGN <br />CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH RFQ NO. 15-04-01 <br />NEW FACILITY AT 18080 COLLINS AVE.7 <br />EXECUTIVE SUMMARY <br />WA is a local South Florida firm that has established <br />a national reputation for design initiative and perfor- <br />mance. A Florida corporation founded in 1976, by <br />Julio E. Alvarez, P.E. and David Wolfberg, the firm <br />has provided comprehensive design services for a <br />diverse range of public facilities. <br />Experience With Public Agencies <br />WA has completed numerous local, state and fed- <br />eral governmental projects including the design of <br />administration buildings, mixed-use libraries and <br />community centers, parks, plazas, historical resto- <br />ration, vehicle maintenance facilities, police facili- <br />ties, judicial, detention and public safety projects. <br />Having completed design work for more than 60 re- <br />lated agencies in the United States and Caribbean, <br />the firm understands the needs of public agencies <br />to meet established budgets and schedules, while <br />achieving a functional, secure and well designed fa- <br />cility. <br />In-House Architectural and Engineering Design <br />The architectural team offers comprehensive plan- <br />ning, architectural and interior design services for <br />a wide range of public and private clients. They are <br />dedicated to achieving design excellence by tailoring <br />designs to suit each client’s needs. What drives us is <br />the client’s program, functionality, sustainability, cost <br />effectiveness and aesthetics. <br /> <br />Interdisciplinary collaboration early in the design pro- <br />cess is critical to maximize sustainability opportuni- <br />ties. Our architects and engineers work side-by-side <br />from the inception of a project to develop innovative <br />and creative solutions to achieve a high level of effi- <br />ciency, sustainability and design success. <br />Sustainability <br />WA feels that every project should take into account <br />any effort to institute “Green Building” principals and <br />waste reduction. The has provided comprehensive <br />LEED advisory services, which entailed detailed <br />involvement in a project from initiation through ac- <br />ceptance and initial occupancy. As consultants, WA <br />guides the Team towards sustainable options across <br />all site, water, energy and materials categories. <br />From its initial concept, the firm actively participates <br />throughout the project to ensure that the owner’s <br />goals are defined, managed and met in the most <br />cost-effective way possible. <br />To have a successful project will require close coor- <br />dination with the city, particularly at the outset of the <br />project, where fundamental decisions will be made. <br />This open channel of communication is important in <br />order to receive proper direction and information and <br />to keep the city constantly apprised of our progress. <br />STABILITY WITH A TRUSTED NAME <br />WA provides an integrated spectrum of ser- <br />vices designed to not only meet the imme- <br />diate needs of our clients, but also their big <br />picture priorities. The firm offers extensive ex- <br />perience serving municipalities, counties, and <br />governmental agencies. Because WA is a <br />multidisciplinary firm, it has the expertise and <br />personnel to tackle all aspects of the project <br />outlined in the RFQ for the new mixed-use fa- <br />cility. WA’s workload is also very favorable to <br />start working on the project today!