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CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL GENERAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT e We take advantage of to day's available technology to seamlessly communicate with one another and bring the needed expertise to bear on every project. We provide a local service and solutions team and incorporate the work of local experts/providers in an integrated project team. This ability to adapt our approach and utilize technology appropriately provides tremendous value to our clients as they can be sure that their resources are being spent efficiently and cost effectively. . 3.a Management Approach One of the many advantages Shaw brings to the City in providing environmental engineering services is our comprehensi ve service capability. We understand the desire of the City to accomplish its tasks in a timely manner. Unlike many consultants, Shaw is able to swiftly undertake and complete all aspects of such a project using the same project structure and management personnel. This will bring efficiencies that will result in cost savings and high quality end results. Our contract management approach does not require joint venture arrangements or division of the scope of services. The City of Sunny [sles Beach will only need to make one phone call for a wide range of services. Contract and project management are a function of technical knowledge, scope definition, schedule, and cost tracking. Shaw's managers are leaders in the industry. 3.a.1 Organizational Structure The organizational structure is embodied by established capabilities and resources directed by strong project management. The management team focal point for this contract is the Program Manager (Jordanna Rubin), with her Technical Services Leads acting as secondary contacts. The management team is supported by Health & Safety, QAlQC, and the Contract Administrators to assist in project execution. The proposed organization for this contract is included in Section 7 of the SF 255. You will note that beneath each technical service is a cadre of experts, who will be there when you need them, but only when you need them. This organizational structure provides the following benefits to the City of Sunny [sles Beach: . A central management team that provides the City of Sunny Isles Beach with a primary point of contact . Clearly established lines of communication and responsibility . Experienced leadership for efficient operation . Proven performance on previous contracts . SHAW ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. 06C122006T Our Project Manager, Jordanna Rubin, will be the primary point of contact for receipt of work assignments and will be accessible to the City of Sunny [sles Beach at all times. Ms. Rubin can be contacted 24 hours a day at the Shaw Miami Lakes office or through her cellular phone. 3.a.2 Overview of Shaw's Project Control System Shaw understands that accurate, real-time tracking of milestones, costs incurred and committed, as well as trend analysis for future project costs, are of the highest priority for our clients. The Shaw management infonnation system (MlS) is a fully functional and integrated system capable of managing highly complex projects. The system is crafted around real-time communication and cost/ schedule monitoring and control. Shaw uses Timberline™ estimating, PrimaveraTl\I, J.D. Edwards, and proprietary cost tracking software for managing and processing data for estimating, scheduling, budgeting, accounting, and reporting costs by different funding sources and work breakdown structure. Shaw's M[S provides the capability to define and maintain a performance measurement baseline and enable comparison of actual versus scheduled performance or budgeted cost, including detailed variance analyses at the work item level for individual resource categories (e.g., labor, equipment, material, and subcontracts). 3.a.3 Schedule Control Shaw's scheduling process is based on experienced schedulers assigned to the project, reliable field reports showing daily progress, and proven and accurate software. Shaw has been using Primavera™ software for scheduling for the past 8 years. All projects have resource-loaded schedules. These schedules are updated, at a minimum, every week. The effecti ve execution of work will require careful planning and coordination of project resources. The project schedule is a planning tool that requires continual review and updating throughout the project. The site sequencing plans provide the site-specific infonnation required to ensure that the work is successfully accomplished within the time frames established in the project schedule. 3.a.4 Cost Control Shaw's productivity management processes are an integral and critical element of cost control. This ensures the tracking of both Shaw and subcontractor costs and leads to accurate productivity analysis and cost control. Cost/schedule control is achieved by: QUALIFICATIONS OF THE FIRM