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Wefh.I Mesta,C..n1Nw. DMC - ENGINEERS I SCIENT5TS TAB 4 Approach/Methodology Dredging & Marine Consultants, LLC (DMC) offers the following general approach for accomplishing Civil/ Environmental Engineering tasks within the Continuing Professional Architectural & Engineering Services. The key aspects to any project being successfully completed are as follows: IDMC ` { smaissial 1. Understanding of Project and Goals 2. Project Partners, Funding and Schedules \-7 Crs 3. Design and Permitting , �a # , p 4. Project Bidding and Construction Management /t $ • 5. Project Close-out , �d • apt Understanding of Project and Goals: Prior to starting any work our management and technical team will meet with the City staff to discuss the project and its goals. Understanding the project and its goals is key in keeping the project on track and minimizing changes due to the political or economic factors that municipalities often encounter. We realize that project modifications occur, but it is possible to minimize such changes when all parties involved agree to the goals. It is most useful to consider and incorporate public input. In many cases, ® public "wants° is the over-riding consideration and one that can create the most challenges. A charrette or public input forum is a useful design tool that is used to seek public or stakeholder input and establish desired goals. Once the project is understood and goals are clarified, the project can move forward. Project Partners, Funding and Schedules: Along with establishing the project goals, it is essential that all funding requirements are also met to satisfy financial obligations. Most critical is meeting the preset schedule of grant reporting and completion deadlines. DMC is experienced in assisting our clients with grant management, coordinating all work related reports, submitting timely invoicing, and compiling the supportive documents necessary for project close-out. During construction projects, we can ensure that Davis- Bacon Act and other funding requirements are met. Our experience has taught us that this is the most neglected aspect by municipal clients until it reaches a critical stage. We have thus learned to take, an active approach in assisting clients by offering to manage the preexisting grants that have been secured by the client as well as grants we have secured for our projects. Design and Permitting: • Once goals and schedules are established, DMC provides clients with detailed scopes of work to complete design and permitting that incorporates timelines and frequent reporting to maintain the project on track and within budget. We request existing reports, plans, and any relevant information the City may have related to the project to have a full understanding of the site features. We also utilize our Project Progress Report form to communicate project status, both design and budgetary. A sample of the report format is shown at the end of this report. We utilize a similar approach with our sub- consultants so that we can track their work and budget status as well. This is vital to keeping the project moving smoothly. Communication is the key! rkeyrol) May 4, 2012 Page 1 of 3