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simultaneously. By choosing K &S, you will have at your disposal resources and staff committed to successfully complete all assigned tasks within schedule and budget. We use the most current industry software and computer applications, including CORSIM and VISSIM for network simulations,and Synchro,CORSIM,and HCS for intersection and corridor system analysis, as well as the FDOT- developed LOS Plan software suite. We have applied our services to the most basic intersection analysis as well as more complex problems such as three dimensional microscopic simulations of complex interchanges. PLANNING SERVICES The Planning Division at K &S has played a key role in the planning and design of new towns, cities, redevelopment areas, downtowns, and award - winning private developments since its inception in 1929. We offer a broad range of services in all of the following areas: • Comprehensive Plans; • Evaluation and Appraisal Reports; • Regional Plans; • Capital Improvement Plans; • Land Development Regulations (LDRs); • Neighborhood Plans; • Areawide Master Plans; • Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Plans; • Strategic Plans for Economic Development and Housing; • Developments of Regional Impact (DRI) and Florida Quality Developments (FQD); • Land Use and Site Planning; • Land Use Plan Amendments and Rezonings; • Geographic Information Systems (GIS); • Processing of Plans and Permit Approvals; • Land Development Feasibility Studies; • Review and Analysis of Site Plans; • Grant Assistance; • Permit and Approval Processing; and • Public Presentations. Our planning professionals have been involved in a number of planning initiatives that have defined and re- defined the landscape of south Florida, ind udi ng, most recently, the South Miami -Dade Watershed Study and Plan, an unprecedented study focusing on land and water use in South Miami Dade County for the next 50 years, and updates to Monroe County's Comprehensive Plan, EAR, and Land Development Code. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND OUTREACH SERVICES Our Public Involvement and Community Outreach Division at K &S is a proactive, full- service practice that not only supports all our projects, but provides stand alone public relations and outreach projects for our public and private sector clients alike. Their innovative outreach programs have helped communities across the state to comprehend and influence projects impacting their lives. With the aid of superior print and graphic technology and solid public participation programs, they can incorporate the varied needs of individual stakeholders, community associations, local municipalities, and state and federal agencies into any consensus building process, a responsibility we take very seriously at our firm. Our Public Involvement Team has conducted over 900 public meetings and workshops, and over 60 public hearings.They have distributed over 250,000 newsletters and flyers, including a number of bilingual publications. Most importantly, though, they have a well - earned reputation for providing highly professional and effective public outreach services.Their innovation, creativity, and powerful visual communications are redefining the way in which the industry balances the competing interests of its various stakeholders. PERMITTING SERVICES Aside from the need for responsible budgeting and adequate funding, nearly every project undertaken also requires some form of permitting, whether it is local, county, State or federal. So, in addition to providing clients with practical advice regarding grant monies that can be utilized to add value to their projects,we also provide them with engineering consulting services in the area of permitting. We have considerable experience in these matters, having worked in numerous counties throughout the State of Florida, on projects involving all levels of government, KEITH and SCHNARS, P.A. J FLowDn� tocn� Raa RFQ #12 - PAGE 9