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Traffic CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH ' Engineemg Services 1 Kimley -Horn project manager Adam Kerr, P.E. will develop very detailed work plans that include specific task items for the duration of all projects with associated team members' responsibilities and corresponding time. The work plan defines who, what, when, where, and how for all project tasks with clearly defined channels of communication. This level of detail requires that the project manager and team members think the project through and develop a plan that they are responsible for implementing. Identify Key Issues During the planning and design process, it is important to identify and resolve key issues as early as possible. Issues addressed during the preliminary design phase often impact existing systems, levels of service, budget, and ease of operation and maintenance. Kimley- Horn's approach to design has always to emphasize creativity while minimizing construction costs and maximizing functionality. Design Phase Whatever the task, Kimley -Horn will begin with a comprehensive team effort to work with the City during the very critical preliminary design phase. It is vitally important that all major decisions are thoroughly examined and consensus is reached before subsequent designs and construction drawings are prepared. We will use our experience in planning, design, construction, and operational assistance on all elements of any project. Our same team of engineers is involved in every step of the design and construction phases from beginning to end. This allows staff to communicate their desires throughout the design process and eliminates surprises during construction, startup, and long -term operation and maintenance of the facility. Construction Documents and Specifications Preparation of the construction documents requires careful attention to detail and a thorough understanding of the issues identified in the initial phases. Each piece of equipment must be specified so the City knows what to expect during the construction phase. Materials, products, and equipment must be able to provide long -term, trouble -free service. On the other hand, over specification can lead to significant cost increases. The Kimley -Horn team has in -depth experience with the types of material selections that work best. Our design team has practical experience during construction and equipment startup. This experience allows us to design facilities that will be easy to construct, easy to operate, and easy to maintain — resulting in significantly reduced costs to the City. Our construction experience also has given us an insight into the importance of specification content. These documents must be complete and thorough —not vague or contradictory. Any dispute that occurs will be resolved by the contract documents, which must clearly support the City's position. Procurement Phase Kimley -Horn has been successful on past projects in utilizing multiple contracts and direct purchase of major equipment items. The City can realize cost savings by avoiding contractor markups on the direct purchase of major equipment items and by taking advantage of your sales tax exempt status, which general contractors must build into their costs. Kimley -Horn understands the importance of being responsive during the bid phase. Answering contractor questions and issuing clarifications or addenda in a timely manner during the bid phase can mean the difference between delivering a successful construction project on time and within budget or navigating through a project riddled with disputes. Our contractor evaluation procedures will also help the City in identifying the contractor who will best suit your needs. TR3000164 .11- 0_Sunny1s1esBch_Tr6 ficEngSermindd 4 Page 4 -2 PPIMFI Kimley -Horn 11111h.- = and Associates. Inc.