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. . . The Firm's Approach WA proposes a holistic approach to the design process that starts with; 1) a strong team organization hav- ing relative experience and a depth of resources, 2) a single point of contact with an experienced project manager, 3) a compilation of seasoned and experience professionals with a working knowledge of all of the programmatic requirements, ( all detailed in other sections of the RFQ) and finally 4) a delivery proc- ess that insures that Heritage Park will be a successful component of the City's urban renewal plans. The delivery process will progress through several major project phases as follows: Due Diligence, Data Collection and Concept Development This task will involves the collection and assessment of all relevant architectural, engineering, and environmental data necessary to initiate the planning process, properly involve the community, develop appropriate design recommendations, and to perform the necessary analysis. Public Involvement The WA team recognizes that this park and garage will serve a community that has seen imposing growth in recent years. The WA team will attend Community Design Workshops and listen to the concerns of residents and provide the design leadership necessary for the successful completion of the project, including collaboration with City staff from the onset of the project. The objective will be to have significant public participation to ensure the maximum possible recognition and acceptance of the final design. Design & Construction Documents The Design and execution of the final production drawings will be performed by our multidisciplinary team of architects, engineers and landscape architects in a three-step process. The first step will be Schematic Desiqn Phase, where the team shall prepare schematic design drawings (based on the approved Conceptual design) consisting of site plan, floor plans, project data, ex- terior elevations, sections and other drawings delineating, in general, the design parameters of the pro- ject. These documents will be used to solicit the City's and Community's concurrence that the design is in general compliance with the previously approved concept. The next step will be the Desiqn Development and Construction Documents Phase. Based on the approved Schematic Design Documents, the Architect will prepare more detailed documents consisting of drawings and specifications for the construction of the Project including Owner-provided bidding information forms, conditions of the contract, and the form of Agreement between Owner and Contractor. The WA team will also assist the Owner in connection with the Owner's responsibility for filing documents required for the approval of governmental authorities hav- ing jurisdiction over the Project. Once the drawings have been completed, the next step will be Biddinq and Neqotiation. During this phase, following the Owner's approval of the construction documents, the WA Team will assist the City in obtaining bids or negotiated proposals and assist in awarding and prepar- ing contracts for the construction. The Final phase will be the Administration of the Contract. Such items to be included under this phase are attendance at pre-construction conferences, attendance at weekly meetings, responding to contractor's RFls, responding and evaluating contractor's request for change or- ders, contract amendments, review of shop drawings, review and recommendation of contractor applica- tions for payment, specialty site visits, project close out reviews, including substantial completion, final punch list development and project certification of final completion of each phase, and acceptance and warranty administration of each phase. In general protecting the interest of the City while the project is under construction. Permitting As an extension of the dialogue established in development / confirmation of the code analysis phase, WA will work closely with regulatory agencies during the initial stages of the project to define all applicable regulatory requirements. Additionally, as appropriate, the Team will submit documents for review at appro- priate stages of the design to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and facilitate the permitting process. ~ Wolfberg Alvarez & Team City of Sunny Isles Beach October 10, 2007 Page 5