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<br />SIL~ ~CHirECTS <br /> <br /> <br />if <br /> <br /> <br />City of Sunny Isles Beach <br />RFQ NO.1 0-04-02 <br />Professional Architectural Services <br /> <br />latest systems, and works hard to update this data regularly via regular conversations with subcontractors and <br />contractors, allowing us to keep an accurate picture of the market. This allows our project team to put together a <br />confident and accurate cost estimate package for all of our projects. Our firm would provide the City of Sunny Isles Beach <br />with reliable, up to date cost estimating capabilities. <br /> <br />Construction Inspection and Architectural Construction Management <br />Silva Architects understands that, without proper construction inspections and management, it is impossible for a project <br />to be successful. Due to our extensive experience as both AlE of Record and Design Criteria Professional, which has <br />allowed our firm to act as an Owner's Representative on several projects (including Miami-Dade Fire Rescue's Logistics <br />Facility) we understand how to work together with the AlE team and/or Contractor to achieve a successful project. By <br />avoiding an adversarial relationship, while still maintaining the highest standards for quality and workmanship, our firm <br />can deliver a high quality, on budget facility to the Owner. <br /> <br />Review of Developers' Plans for the City <br />Silva Architects has extensive experience in reviewing plans and providing feedback to an Owner. As a Design Criteria <br />Professional for the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department, our firm evaluated proposals and reviewed design submittals <br />from Proposers and the eventual AlE Design/Builder, providing comments and invaluable feedback to M-DFRD. Careful <br />review of plans led to no gaps in the Owner's expectations for the project and what was being delivered by the <br />Design/Builder. Silva Architects would ensure Developer's Plans were in compliance with all City requirements and would <br />be compatible with the architectural character of the City. <br /> <br />Open End Contracts <br />Silva Architects has become a specialist in the open-end contract field, having performed numerous contracts for various <br />governmental agencies, including Miami-Dade County HUD, Miami-Dade County GSA, Miami-Dade County Fire Rescue <br />Department, and US Postal Service. Our firm was awarded a Continuing Services contract with Miami-Dade County HUD <br />that was used to provide over $10 million of construction work, including Re-roofing, window & door replacements, and <br />ADA upgrades. <br />A Continuing Services contract with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department yielded a total constructed value of over $4 <br />million, with our firm acting as DCP for the Saga Bay Fire Rescue Station, Honey Hill Fire Rescue Station, West Kendall <br />Fire Rescue Station, Uleta Fire Rescue Station, and the Hialeah Gardens Fire Rescue Station. <br />Silva Architects was also awarded a Continuing Services contract with Miami-Dade County GSA, which was used to <br />provide over $6 million of construction work, including Re-roofing, window and door replacements, and ADA upgrades. <br />Our continued relationships with these agencies is a testament to a job well done. Silva Architects would bring the same <br />commitment to excellence and direct Principal involvement to the City of Sunny Isles Beach. <br /> <br />financial Statement <br />Silva Architects is a sole proprietorship, 100% owned by Rolando Silva, AlA of 135 San Lorenzo Avenue Suite 880 Coral <br />Gables, FL 33146. The firm's gross revenues in the last 2 years averaged $1.25 million. <br /> <br />Project Team <br />The Principal in Charge for this project will be Rolando Silva, AlA. Andrew Silva will be providing design support if <br />necessary. Project Manager for this project and project contact will be Alejandro Silva, AlA LEED AP <br />(asilva@silvaarc.com). <br /> <br />6 <br />