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<br />) <br />) <br />-) <br />) <br />) <br />) <br />) <br />) <br />) <br />) <br />) <br />) <br />) <br />) <br />) <br />) <br />) <br />) <br />) <br />) <br />) <br />) <br />) <br />) <br />) <br />} <br />I <br />) <br /> <br /> <br />f Calvin. Giordano & Associates, Inc. <br />.iEXCEPTIONAl SOll/TIONS <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />sustainable materials and solutions, minimizing water needs, and minimizing heat-island and micro- <br />climatic conditions includes handling run-off: <br />. Affecting Run-off - As with all of South Florida, Sunny Isles Beach is a relatively flat area of land in a <br />climate that produces above-average rainfall amounts, providing the perfect opportunity to capture <br />and store rainwater. The opportunity to treat or store rainwater to be used later for the supply and <br />enhancement of the immediate area is a reality. <br />. Treating Run-off - Treating the run-off can be effectively done through the use and implementation of <br />rain gardens as a part of the landscape treatment. These water treatment areas can be detailed and <br />designed to be very aesthetically pleasing, while effectively contributing to the green-footprint of the <br />City. <br />. Capturing Runoff - The use of pervious pavements and pavers could be utilized instead of traditional <br />impervious pavements, which direct runoff overland to the structures. This cuts down on the <br />possibility of the runoff mixing with oils and chemicals that contaminate the water, improving the <br />overall quality, as well as keeps the roadways relatively water free after large rain events. CGA designed <br />and managed the construction of a parking lot in the Delray CRA that used these pervious pavements <br />and pavers as a way to capture runoff. We have successful experience, beyond just the design of these, <br />in actually detailing them and administering their construction to guarantee that the system works <br />effectively. <br />. Storing Runoff - Finding a place to store the captured rainwater is a challenge, particularly if the <br />captured rainwater is to be used weeks or months after its collection and should be considered in the <br />design. Storage areas should include some sort of agitation device to keep the water from becoming <br />stagnant so it does not fester into a breeding ground for insects, like mosquitoes, nor becomes septic. <br /> <br />The most common use of captured drainage is for irrigation. Our irrigation consultant, Masuen Consulting, <br />has an extensive amount of experience in developing water conservation systems that provide necessary <br />irrigation at minimal uses. <br /> <br />Our commitment to sustainability is not only for our projects, as we also apply them to our operations and <br />company policies. We electronically transmit documents as much as feasible to reduce paper use and <br />conduct all of our internal Q/C reviews electronically to avoid printing. We have invested in Fuel efficient <br />Vehicles for of our inspectors that are required to drive to multiple locations as a part of their work <br />schedules. When necessary, we have also established remote office locations to reduce travel requirements. <br /> <br />Capital Improvements & Engineering Planning <br />CGA provides many forms of engineering planning services for municipalities <br />infrastructure needs. It begins with assessments of the age, condition, and level of <br />service of existing infrastructure, through projection of the community's needs far <br />into the future. Using the latest technology and accepted design methodologies, CGA <br />then develops master plans/programs to be implemented by the municipality to <br />address the issues revealed in the evaluation process. We then prioritize and price <br />the necessary improvements in order to assist the municipality in developing its <br />infrastructure budget and also to assist in obtaining alternative funding sources for <br />the improvements. These infrastructure improvements vary widely in scope and can range from simple <br />sidewalk and ADA improvements, to large complicated roadway and drainage projects. CGA currently <br />assists the municipalities of Weston, West Park, Surfside, Sunny Isles Beach and other communities with <br />their capital improvement programs. Various projects in the program include various storm water <br />drainage and pump stations, FP&L utility under-grounding, sea wall replacements, City Hall governmental <br />facility, park facilities, roadway reconstruction and traffic calming, decorative street lighting, new parking <br />lot construction, landscaping improvements and water and sewer improvements. <br /> <br /> <br />RFQ 12-04-04 Sunny Isles Beach Intracoastal Parks <br /> <br />2- 11 <br />