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Approach / Methodology C® S CONSULTANTS,INC. Methodology to Implement and Accomplish the Project The CES Team recognizes that a multi-phase approach is required throughout the life of each project, to ensure that unnecessary pitfalls are avoided; that the impact to business, schools and residential communities are minimized and that change orders during the construction phase are curtailed. The CES Team will analyze and carefully plan every aspect of the project including interagency coordination, permitting and regulatory compliance, pre-design, design and limited construction phase, relying on proven project implementation methods as described below: Existing Conditions Confirmation and Future Project Coordination Field checking of topographic and utility survey, existing ROW, and verifying project limits; 1 Conducting test pits or air/vacuum extractions to locate unclearly defined utilities (air/vacuum soil extraction is a proven technology for locating and verifying underground utilities while essentially eliminating the potential for damage to the utility); Confirming utility clearances and 1 potential relocation requirements. We also contact all agencies having jurisdiction in the project area and investigate whether new projects are planned for this area. Existing ROW and Easements ' Coordination and planning with the City of Coral Gables, FDOT, Miami-Dade County Public Works Department, and communities for acquisition of deficient ROW as needed. Perform field checking of project limits, to identify existing and potential areas for new easements and ROW. Environmental/Geotechnical Soil Borings Locating (and survey) soil borings to confirm subsurface major9 Fm«`z3#l.7 c2i r. 1 conditions alongthe route and at corridor crossings � z xi ,tI :. (canals, Florida turnpike, and key roadways) and f ; �,�? ,,� jg ; ` ' characterizing contaminated soils if discovered. E ;ate . = r ,... r. !. . i, �i Route Analysis s , 't< "�r_,.r ; Preliminary pumping stations, drainage systems and water ' '' as:' and sewer projects will require pipe route analysis planning of . _ route alternatives with the City, in cooperation with other " 3. municipalities impacted by the project; Field walkover and . �I r flk f f confirming proposed pipeline route, reviewing alternatives for S1 st n yIi _ off-road (within sidewalks or grassed medians) locations . i"»^ his Identifying and resolving potential utility conflicts and 7--J. `` '`` 4a verifying new pipeline location to minimize conflict with FDOT ' roadway improvements. Materials and Methods of Construction Selecting pipe materials (ductile iron, PCCP, HDPE, tape-wrapped steel) and corrosion ' protection alternatives; Locating air/vacuum release valves at pipe high points, and isolation valves; Location of new interconnections with municipalities; Sub-aqueous crossings of canals, if applicable; Jacking or micro-tunneling of the pipeline under major roadway corridors. Uninterrupted Service during Construction ' To allow for the least amount of community disruption, early planning of the sequence of construction, and emergency plans for existing utility damage/failures due to construction activities will ensure water and sewer service throughout construction. ' Regulatory Permitting Early scoping meetings with agencies to define permit requirements and schedule for prompt submittal and approvals - such as FDOT, SFWMD, MDPWD, FDEP, DERM, and municipalities; this includes identifying special construction activity limitations for installing pump stations, stormwater systems and pipelines under major roadways, and traffic management. City of Sunny Isles Beach Continuing Professional Architectural&Engineering Services RFC) 12-04-02 I 74