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City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida Marine and Coastal Professional Engineering Consulting Services (CCNA) | RFQ No. 18‐02‐01 Aptim Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc. 24 01C032018D Coastal Modeling APTIM is on the forefront of coastal engineering numerical modeling. We have state‐of‐the‐art models, such as Delft3D, GENESIS, REFDIF, SWAN, CCCLA, SBEACH and others, and the expertise to run them. We often use the Delft3D model for coastal evaluations as it is considered the most complete model available. Our modeling studies are developed by our coastal engineers who are strongly grounded in coastal process theory and applications. We review our model results in the context of overall project objectives and cost reduction and incorporate them into designs and analyses as a tool to improve performance and longevity of projects. The behavior of beaches, inlets, and intracoastal shorelines can be complex and dynamic. In order to overcome these complexities and test a wide range of solutions, APTIM bases each project design on proven engineering principles with the added benefit of state‐of‐the‐art numerical models. Biology Our biologists are highly regarded within the scientific community for their expertise and commitment to habitat conservation. APTIM values the collaboration of biologists and engineers starting at project inception, which allows the project team to identify natural resources in the area and work towards designing and permitting a project that avoids environmental impacts. Our biologists do a thorough review of available natural resource data when a project begins, typically followed by an on‐site field investigation to assess the current environmental conditions. As part of the planning and permitting process, APTIM biologists often survey and delineate hardbottom, artificial reef and seagrass habitats. Our biologists undergo training in industry‐ established data collection and monitoring methodologies in order to accurately identify and classify biota and habitat types. Our biologists are trained in the application of the Unified Mitigation Assessment Method (UMAM) that they routinely use to determine appropriate mitigation when projects result in unavoidable impacts. APTIM biologists routinely design and implement biological monitoring programs to detect potential project‐related impacts to natural resources and to monitor the success of mitigative artificial reefs. Our firm is certified as an American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) organization, committed to always implementing the highest level of safe‐diving practices. Following program design and implementation, our biologists conduct statistical analyses on the data collected in order to report results in a clear and concise manner to our clients and regulatory agencies. All monitoring and reporting are conducted in coordination with agency staff and in compliance of state and federal permit requirements. APTIM biologists routinely conduct benthic surveys throughout Florida.