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<br />assessments, geotechnical investigations, flow
<br />monitoring or any number of other physical
<br />measu rements.
<br />. · Environmental reconnaissance screening and
<br />evaluation to identify potential impacts resulting
<br />from development as well as construction impacts.
<br />Strategies to avoid or mitigate adverse environmental
<br />impacts are only half of the equation. If certain actions
<br />are found to have the potential to positively affect the
<br />environmental conditions, they will be discussed and
<br />implemented, as possible.
<br />. Circulation of plans to all agencies affected by this
<br />project in order to determine the potential impact
<br />on affected infrastructure or other features. Also,
<br />any proposed work in the area will be identified and
<br />considered in the detailed design.
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<br />CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH
<br />SECTION FOUR: ApPROACH/METHODOLOGY
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<br />and construction. Existing underground services and
<br />proposed work in the area will also be discussed. We
<br />will identify the necessary professionals to deliver the
<br />'work products needed to achieve the City goals.
<br />. If necessary, meetings with the City operation staff
<br />will be conducted. The objectives of such meeting
<br />will be to review problem histories, operating and
<br />maintenance needs, and discuss any specific concerns.
<br />At this time, we will discuss and adjust staff selections
<br />according to the needs of the project and the City's
<br />preferences.
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<br />Once an understanding concerning City goals and
<br />expected results has been reached and the appropriate
<br />task management defined, it will be confirmed through
<br />preparation of a formal scope of services, a production
<br />schedule, and a lump sum fee proposal or budget for the
<br />assignment.
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<br />Phase" - Engineering Analyses and Evaluation
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<br />After the task proposal has been reviewed and accepted
<br />by the City and City staff, we will authorize the previously
<br />identified staff of qualified engineers, surveyors, technicians,
<br />and support personnel, in adequate numbers, to complete
<br />the task in the most efficient and effective manner possible.
<br />All engineering-related projects will be overseen, managed,
<br />reviewed, and certified by a licensed Professional Engineer
<br />and all surveying-related tasks will be overseen managed,
<br />reviewed, and certified by a licensed Professional Surveyor
<br />and Mapper.
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<br />This phase of the project is where the real work begins.
<br />Since this is the investigative and creative portion of the
<br />project, this is where the talents, skill and experience of
<br />our team provide the greatest value to the City. Our Team
<br />of professionals gathers detailed information and begins to
<br />formulate the best solution to the goals of the identified
<br />task. Sometimes this is a fairly straightforward process
<br />of applying tried and true approaches, but other projects
<br />demand strong interaction between professionals, the
<br />application of new technologies or even old technologies
<br />in new combinations. This phase may require any or all of
<br />the activities below:
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<br />Thorough search of relevant eXisting information:
<br />utility maps, surveys, previous model studies, as built
<br />plans, soil surveys, aerial photos, previous design
<br />reports or system studies, and other project specific
<br />information.
<br />· Physical reconnaissance and surveys to identify site
<br />conditions and constraints that affect the proposed
<br />project. This could include surveys, environmental
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<br />Depending on the nature of the project, a preliminary
<br />design memorandum or report will be issued to the
<br />City. For small, straightforward design tasks, this could be
<br />as simple as a one-page summary of findings, the design
<br />approach. key features, and/or design specifications. In more
<br />complex situations, where several design alternatives could
<br />achieve project goals, a more comprehensive report with
<br />supporting information and recommended actions may be
<br />justified. If warranted, permitting of the project through
<br />various agencies will begin in this phase.
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<br />Phase 11/ - Detailed Design
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<br />The preliminary and conceptual design phase typically refines
<br />the project goals, which are defined by the project needs,and
<br />details specific project objectives, which provide the basis of
<br />the final design performance criteria. The preliminary design
<br />will determine the type of features, infrastructure needs,
<br />City parameters, surface and subsurface conditions, and
<br />surrounding environment. Where the preliminary design
<br />was the creation of a solution, the detailed design phase
<br />represents the nuts and bolts production of a constructible
<br />system. In this phase, engineers and technicians work
<br />together to develop construction plans for the project.
<br />It is our objective to rapidly produce accurate plans and
<br />specifications that protect the City from change orders. At
<br />project initialization, we will set forth milestones that keep
<br />the design process on track. As tasks are requisitioned
<br />under this contract, the Project Manager will be committed
<br />to their completion as his top priority.
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<br />The task manager and key design professionals will meet
<br />with City personnel at regular milestone intervals in the
<br />detailed design process. It is our philosophy that the primary
<br />consumers of the project be represented at design review
<br />meetings to assure long-term satisfaction. This means that
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