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QUALIFICATIONS
22-06-01
JUNE 29, 2022
CONTINUING CONTINUING SERVICES FOR SERVICES FOR
LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURAL ARCHITECTURAL SERVICESSERVICES
(CCNA)
COPYCOPY
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
June 29, 2022
City of Sunny Isles Beach Government Center, City Clerk
18070 Collins Avenue, 4th Floor
Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
RE: CONTINUING SERVICES FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NO. 22-06-01
Dear Evaluation Committee Members,
Bermello Ajamil & Partners, Inc. (BA) is pleased to provide this response to the RFQ
to provide Continuing Landscape Architectural Services for various City of Sunny
Isles Beach projects. BA has assembled a team of exemplary professionals who are
uniquely qualified to provide services to deliver the range of projects and services that
may fall under this contract. We would like to highlight BA’s key strengths:
• BA is one of the top Landscape Architectural firms in South Florida providing
exceptional design and professional services fully staffed and ready to
collaborate with the City’s staff on projects under this contract.
• Our core market is serving a wide range of South Florida municipalities, and we
understand the need to be flexible, fully accessible, and experienced with a wide
range of project types, and sizes.
• BA brings a financially sound team with extensive technical professional resources.
Our team has in-depth experience delivering similar miscellaneous continuing service
contracts and understands how to tackle municipal projects of varying sizes, budgets,
and schedules.
Our team includes the following firms and their primary role:
TEAM MEMBER PROJECT ROLE
Bermello Ajamil & Partners, Inc.
(Prime)
Project Management, Landscape Architecture,
Planning/Urban Design, Project Design, and
Construction Administration
Cordova Rodriquez & Associates,
Inc. *Civil Engineering
MUEngineers, Inc. Structural Engineering and Specialty Engineering
Inspections
Hammond & Associates, Inc. *Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection and Low
Voltage
The Bosch Group Estimating
RES Florida Consulting, LLC dba
E Sciences Environmental / Arborist
Tierra South Florida *Geotechnical Engineering
Ken Didonato Irrigation Design
Craig A. Smith & Associates *Land Surveying and Mapping
* Identifies MBE
Doral Central Park Master Plan, Doral, FL
Sullivan Park, Deerfield Beach, FL
Wittkop Park, Homestead, FL
East Atlantic Blvd. Streetscape, Pompano Beach, FL
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Table of Contents
1. Cover Page
2. Letter of Transmittal
3. Minimum Qualifications Requirements ...................................1
4. Evaluation Criteria
4.1 Firm Qualifications & Experience .....................................3
4.2 Qualification of Key Personnel .......................................19
4.3 Project Approach ...........................................................35
4.4 Minority Business ..........................................................44
4.5 Past Performance - References .....................................46
5. Contract Forms ....................................................................48
6. Exceptions ...........................................................................58
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State of Florida
Department of State
I certify from the records of this office that BERMELLO,AJAMIL &
PARTNERS,INC.is a corporation organized under the laws of the State of
Florida,filed on February 28,1977.
The document number of this corporation is 528526.
I further certify that said corporation has paid all fees due this office through
December 31,2022,that its most recent annual report/uniform business report
was filed on January 13,2022,and that its status is active.
I further certify that said corporation has not filed Articles of Dissolution.
Given under my hand and the
Great Seal of the State of Florida
at Tallahassee,the Capital,this
the Tenth day of January,2022
Tracking Number:1315787993CU
To authenticate this certificate,visit the following site,enter this number,and then
follow the instructions displayed.
https://services.sunbiz.org/Filings/CertificateOfStatus/CertificateAuthentication
Julie I. Brown, SecretaryRon DeSantis, Governor
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
BOARD OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT HEREIN HAS REGISTERED UNDER THE
PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 481, FLORIDA STATUTES
OLNEY, KIRK JEFFERY
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3. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Doral Triangle Park, Doral, FL
a. Primary firm must possess a State of Florida Registered Landscaping Architect license; and Certificate of Authorization
for Landscape Architecture Business (Florida Statutes Chapter 481). Firm must provide a copy of licenses with your
response. This information is verified through the State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
as required.
BA and all assigned key staff members have the professional licenses and certifications required for the proposed disciplines.
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McNab Botanical Garden and Restaurant, Pompano Beach, FL
POMPANO BEACH CRA
Continuing Contract for Landscape Architectural Services
The scope of services may include, but is not limited to, the following:
• General Landscape Architecture Design Documents for Construction
• Irrigation Design/Modifications for Construction
• Tree Assessment and Survey
• Landscape Inspection Services
• Permitting of Landscape Construction Documents
Dates:
June 29, 2021 to June 29, 2026 (5 years)
Projects:
Pompano Beach No. 4- East Atlantic Blvd.
Pompano Beach No. 3- Harbor Village
Palm Aire Park
Collier Neighborhood Development Concept
PB-Beach Parking Plan on Riverside
Pompano Beach Library Site
NE 1st Street Streetscape
McNab Road Streetscape
CITY OF HOMESTEAD
Continuing Professional Architectural & Engineering Services
The study, design, preparation of bid specifications, bid awards, construction inspection,
construction management and construction administration for projects, including but not
limited to:
• Transportation and transit facilities,
• Municipal buildings,
• Municipal utilities including water, sewer, electric, natural gas, drainage,
• Municipal lands, parks, facilities and open space,
• Environmental permitting,
• Preparation of surveys; and
• All work necessary to the acquisition, operation, maintenance or improvement of the
items listed above.
Dates:
August 16, 2013 - Ongoing
Projects:
James Archer Smith Park
Whittkop Park Master Plan
North Flagler Avenue Parking
4th Street Streetscape Project
Roscoe Warren Pedestrian Trail
Seminole Theater Streetscape
James A. Smith Lift Station Permitting
Homestead Sports Complex Master Plan
Homestead Jet Fighter Site
Homestead Historic District Master Plan
Homestead Sports Complex, Homestead, FL
b. Primary Firm must have been awarded a minimum of two (2) government contracts serving as the Architect of Record
within the past five (5) years for projects of a size, scope, and/or complexity which display the Firm’s ability to provide the
requested services.
4.1 | FIRM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCEMcNab Botanical Gardens, Pompano Beach, FL
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Bermello Ajamil & Partners, Inc. (BA) is a global interdisciplinary A/E firm established
in 1939. Offering services that include Architecture, Engineering, Planning, Landscape
Architecture, Interior Design and Construction Services, BA serves various market
sectors consisting of Municipal, Maritime, Aviation, Commercial, Residential,
Healthcare, Education, and Transportation.
Headquartered in Miami, the firm operates on 6 continents from its offices in Florida,
New York and Denmark, and is highly recognized for its award-winning designs and
extraordinary service of over 83 years of experience. BA has more than 126 talented
individuals committed to embracing the Client’s vision and needs first. With an
abiding promise to our Clients and the communities that we serve, BA has the unique
expertise to connect projects on an intimate level and constantly evolve the quality of
life in regions around the world.
BA’s Landscape Architects focus on providing our Clients with innovative and
sustainable design solutions which respond directly to the individual needs of each
community in which our projects are located. We believe each Master Plan, Park or
Streetscape should be unique. Our team brings expertise in many facets of public
open space design and development including master planning, programming,
recreation and community center design and landscape architectural design for
environmental, aesthetic and functional purposes. Whether we are revitalizing parks,
designing recreational facilities or creating wildlife habitats, we undertake all of our
projects with a keen understanding of the individual and unique characteristics of
each site and each Client.
Our team has designed, managed, and permitted built projects for a wide variety
of municipalities throughout South Florida. We have included a number of our
projects showing relevant experience to the types of projects under this contract.
We understand the dynamics and economic conditions that most municipalities now
find themselves in, and will work hard to be responsive to your needs throughout the
contract duration. Award-winning landscape architectural projects attest to the fact
that our team is highly qualified for this assignment.
#4 – Top Architecture Firms 2021
South Florida Business Journal
Top 500 Design Firms 2021
Engineering News Record
Top 100 Design Firms in the Southeast 2020
Engineering News Record
Top 100 Private Companies 2020
South Florida Business Journal
Top 300 U.S. Architecture Firms 2021
Architectural Record
Top 15 Architecture Firms in the Southeast 2019
Engineering News Record
Top 150 Architecture/Engineering Firms 2019
Building Design + Construction
Top 25 Government Sector Architecture Firms
Building Design + Construction
BA has been recognized both locally and nationally with many awards and by publications including:
4.1 FIRM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Cagni Park Swim Center, North Miami, FL
Hollywood Boulevard Streetscape, Hollywood, FL
Sullivan Park, Deerfield Beach, FL
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b. How does the firm’s experience in similar project scope and complexity directly benefit the City for this project.
The benefit to the City of our firm and our team is the years of the experience we have been working together on projects similar to the
scope, scale and nature of the projects anticipated under this contract. Our team works hard to coordinate all aspects of our projects
and with the dynamic working relationship we have developed over the years, the City is guaranteed a team which brings all disciplines
together for truly successful projects. We believe that every professional on our team plays a vital role throughout the entire development
of the project from the initial concepts through to final construction. If any one area of the project is not developed in unison with the
project as a whole, the project will not succeed. Whether it is a project such as a small neighborhood dog park in Homestead or a large
80 million dollar regional park in Doral, our team takes the same collaborative approach to all of our projects.
c. Describe what unique and extraordinary skills or qualifications your firm brings to this project, including industry “Best
Practices”. How would the selection of your firm add value to the project.
As an international multi-disciplinary firm with a full team of exceptional professionals, we offer the City a full range of services related
to the many areas of Landscape Architecture. Whether it be streetscape design and selecting the “Right Tree for the Right Place” or
developing an environmentally sensitive landscape utilizing native drought tolerant plant species and high RSI pavement materials, our
team will utilize state of the art practices to provide the City with exceptional services far exceeding your expectations. The benefit of our
firm is that we believe our Client is the best source of information. We listen and we work deliberately to develop projects which meet our
Client’s and community needs. From our experience working on projects around the world, we are a source of ideas and are committed
to provide creative thoughtful alternatives and to encourage our Clients to “Think Outside the Box.” We also believe that any idea or
concept should be based on the ability to construct and maintain a project for years into the future. Our years of experience in Landscape
Architecture and developing successful public open spaces is proof of the value we bring to every project.
Pompano Beach Botanical Gardens, Pompano Beach, FL
Doral Central Park, Doral , FL
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d. Describe your companies resources and capabilities with respect to scheduling cost control, quality control and project
coordination with sub consultants as well as with the City.
Bermello Ajamil along with our team of consultants brings a vast array of resources to every project we work on. By maintaining a
workable schedule and controlling the project costs throughout every step of the project, the City is guaranteed projects completed on
time and within budget. For each assignment, our team will participate in the preparation of the initial schedule. Maintaining schedules
allows realistic goals to be met, tasks to be identified and interrelationships to take place. These efforts foster communications for the
benefit of cooperation and coordination of efforts and results. The maintenance of a project’s schedule is the best way to add, reduce and
manage contingency plans for all interacting participants. The Project Development Master Schedule shall show the agreed milestone
dates of each Project Phase through planning, design documents, permitting, bidding and construction administration completion dates.
Our project management Team will meet with our subconsultants and City staff on a regular basis to verify that work is progressing along
as scheduled and will address any issues or conflicts immediately, minimizing their impact on the schedule and project costs. The Bosch
Group, our consulting cost estimators, have worked on an extensive number of Park and Streetscape Projects with BA and are one of the
leading Cost Estimating firms in South Florida. When it comes to Value Engineering, we do not view it as a last minute reaction to an over
budget project but rather as an ongoing process whereby the development of the design works though a process with the City’s budget.
Our team will meet regularly with City staff to keep everyone appraised of the project progress and to be always aware of changing
program or scope and to reduce any negative impacts on the projects. Our team will work hard to coordinate all aspects of the projects
and will always keep the City involved in the process.
e. The proposal should indicate the total number of employees of the firm, including the number of staff in the local office,
the staff to be employed for the City’s project on a full time basis, indicate any subconsultants and their experience.
As mentioned above, the total number of employees in the Firm is 126. Although we will manage this contract primarily from the Miami
office (with a total of 89 employees), we will also be utilizing our Fort Lauderdale office (with a total of 22 employees) for various
assignments. Both offices interchange projects on a regular basis and work closely together each day. The two offices have a combined
total of 111 employees. The number of employees dedicated full time to the project will be based on the nature and scale of each
assignment. We assure the City, BA will dedicate the staff needed to meet your expectations and satisfy all deadlines and deliverables.
We sit down with our Clients day one with every assignment and determine what type of resources will be needed to successfully develop
the project and meet the project schedule. BA has the manpower to work on several projects at once which may involve different teams or
the same team depending on the workload from the project and the type of work. The entire team will work on a cloud-based secured file
storage system that will organize each of the projects documents and allow close coordination between all disciplines in the preparation
of design and contract documents for each project under this contract. Team coordination meetings will occur in the Miami or Fort
Lauderdale office as needed or at the City of Sunny Isles Beach with your staff. Being equal distance between the two offices, we will work
with you virtually and in person which ever is more productive.
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SUBCONSULTANTS EXPERIENCE
CRAIG A. SMITH & ASSOCIATES | LAND SURVEYING AND MAPPING
Craig A. Smith and Associates (CAS) is a Florida firm licensed for the practice of Professional Engineering, Surveying, Construction
Management and Utility Locates Services. Established in 1980, the firm expanded from its original, technical orientation in municipal
engineering and surveying into a full service civil engineering practice with specialized expertise in engineering, surveying & mapping,
grants/loan assistance, construction management, utility locates and CAD design & development. CAS is one of the oldest and respected
surveying firms in South Florida and provides complete land surveying services. CAS’s surveying staff is comprised of licensed land
surveyors who adhere to strict standards and give special attention to accuracy and detail. CAS utilizes the most modern electronic
measurement equipment. Quality control measures are also implemented daily to ensure that clients receive the highest quality service.
CAS retains numerous continuing services contracts which include surveying for a number of municipal clients throughout South Florida.
CORDOVA RODRIGUEZ & ASSOCIATES | CIVIL ENGINEERING
Established in 2000, Cordova Rodriguez & Associates, Inc. (CRA) has earned local recognition as an exceptionally qualified and
dedicated professional civil engineering and planning consulting firm. CRA offers civil engineering and planning services to a variety
of public and private sector clients, design review services as well as services for the evaluation, planning, design and construction
inspection of municipal infrastructure systems. CRA is an exceptionally qualified multi-disciplinary firm with experience in all aspects
of civil engineering, planning-current and long range; redevelopment/urban planning and design; sustainable design. Also provides
municipal consulting services, neighborhood improvement projects, plans review for several agencies and municipal projects including;
fire stations, parks, seaports, airports, churches, residential and commercial developments, as well as hundreds of private projects
throughout Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties. CRA is a Small Business Enterprise, Community Business Enterprise,
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Minority Business Enterprise and Women Business Enterprise.
MUE ENGINEERS | STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING & SPECIALTY ENGINEERING INSPECTIONS
Founded in 2010, MUE provides a full range of structural engineering services, including: structural design, specialty engineering,
structural assessments, threshold, special and 40-year inspections, restoration and peer reviews and feasibility studies. MUE has
extensive experience in the public sector and have been involved on numerous city and county continuing contracts within the state.
MUE’s involvement on these projects have ranged to structural design and engineering of new fire stations, maintenance buildings,
administration buildings, amphitheaters, community centers, park observation walkways, boardwalks, gazebos, and restrooms, to the
remodel, conversion, or restoration of existing structures, such as police stations, sea walls, jetties, piers, and park structures.
HAMMOND & ASSOCIATES | ELECTRICAL, HVAC, PLUMBING, FIRE PROTECTION AND LOW VOLTAGE
Hammond & Associates, Inc. (Hammond) is a Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection Design Engineering Company which
started operations in 1988. It has enjoyed more than 30 years in providing engineering services to various local agencies, counties, and
governmental agencies. Design staff includes outstanding HVAC, Electrical and Plumbing designers with many years of experience in
new, remodeling and renovation of projects of varying size and scope. Hammond has held numerous contracts within the tri-county
area providing various designs for Parks and Community Centers.
Small business owned enterprise with offices in the State of Florida and Georgia, with a team of 20+ professionals with over 100+ years
of combined MEP experience.
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TIERRA SOUTH FLORIDA | GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
Tierra South Florida, Inc. (TSF) d/b/a TSF Geo, is a full service consulting geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing
and inspections engineering firm with the ability to provide test borings, engineering analyses and reports, plan sheets, laboratory
soils testing, and construction engineering inspections. TSF’s staff includes engineers with 30+ years of experience in geotechnical,
construction, materials testing and inspection services.
THE BOSCH GROUP | ESTIMATING
The Bosch Group was found in 1999 by Maria B. Bosch and have been successfully providing Cost Estimating / Cost Consulting Services
for over 22 years. Small Business Certified in Broward County with a total of 5 employees. The Bosch Group’s approach to cost estimating
is based on the thorough and rigorous guidelines of the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering, AACE International, to
produce reliable, objective probable construction costs based on current market data and coordination with subcontractors, vendors,
and manufacturers in the construction industry when applicable, as well as the use of recognized and reputable published reference
cost indexes. Bosch assess client’s needs on a project-by-project basis, to meet the specific client’s needs.
E SCIENCES (RES Florida Consulting, LLC dba E Sciences) | ENVIRONMENTAL /ARBORIST
E Sciences was acquired by Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC on January 27, 2022, and is undergoing a name change to RES
Florida Consulting, LLC dba E Sciences. E Sciences provides a full range of environmental services to identify, remediate and resolve
issues related to contamination of soil and groundwater, providing experience investigating and remediating surface and subsurface
environments for a variety of contaminants from petroleum, chlorinated solvents and other hazardous materials and are intimately
familiar with geological and hydrogeological systems in Florida and the southeastern United States. E Sciences’ staff includes
registered professional engineers and geologists, and degreed scientists whose expertise provides a comprehensive combined set of
skills that support our clients’ goals through and even beyond the planning, design and construction phases of projects. E Sciences
provides expertise in arboriculture and urban forestry services to serve the needs of municipalities, developers, engineers, architects,
and landscape architects throughout Florida. Our team includes ISA Certified Arborists, ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ)
and Florida Certified Landscape Inspectors. Our firm offers complete services across the spectrum of modern urban forestry and can
provide unbiased recommendations and impartial reviews of contractor work.
KENNETH DIDONATO | IRRIGATION DESIGN
Ken DiDonato has over 45 years of experience in the design and installation of irrigation systems. He has worked on projects ranging
from golf courses, parks and recreational, institutional and commercial. He has also worked with numerous public clients such as
Broward County, City of Hollywood, Metro-Dade, City of Boca Raton, Cooper City, Town of Davie, City of Hialeah, City of Miami Beach,
City of Miami, City of Pompano Beach, Miami Dade Public Schools, and Broward County Public Schools. Most recently, Mr. DiDonato
has worked on projects in which the irrigation systems were responding to current Xeriscape Ordinances, as well as utilizing the latest
in computer technology from the irrigation industry.
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PROJECT CLIENT LOCATION FEES SERVICES % COMPLETED
Matheson Hammocks Park West MDC Parks & Recreation Miami Dade County $309,462.64 LA 80%
Lake Stevens Splash Pad MDC Parks & Recreation Miami Dade County $347,438.00 LA/Arch/PL 95%
Matheson Hammocks Park MDC Parks & Recreation Miami Dade County $349,304.00 LA 85%
Amelia Earhart Park Phase 1 MDC Parks & Recreation Miami Dade County $1,228,144.00 LA/Arch/PL 75%
Cagni Park City of North Miami North Miami, FL $1,184,169.00 LA/Arch/CE 70%
Blue Road Park Development City of Coral Gables Coral Gables, FL $64,991.00 LA 20%
Deerfield Beach Streetscape
Improvements City of Deerfield Beach Deerfield Beach, FL $11,820.00 LA 85%
Ocean Way Bollard Replacement City of Deerfield Beach Deerfield Beach, FL $75,035.00 LA 80%
Hollywood Bvld. Streetscape City of Hollywood CRA Hollywood, FL $61,530.00 LA/PL 75%
Miami Beach Baywalk City of Miami Beach Miami Beach, FL $154,475.00 LA 50%
C.W. Thomas Park Improvements City of Dania Bech Dania Beach, FL $1,430,000.00 LA/Arch 10%
MDWASD Well Landscape MDWASD Miami Dade County $39,720.93 LA 10%
Optimist Park Town of Miami Lakes Miami Lakes, FL $372,000.00 LA/Arch 15%
Snake Creek Master Plan City of North Miami Beach CRA North Miami Beach, FL $76,840.00 LA/PL 25%
Hanford Blvd. Visioning City of North Miami Beach CRA North Miami Beach, FL $43,719.00 LA/PL 75%
f. Provide a list of government and private clients your firm has under contract through 2025. Please provide the amount
of each contract and a brief description of the services.
MUNICIPAL PROJECTS
PROJECT CLIENT LOCATION FEES SERVICES % COMPLETED
Marina Club Apartments CKT Development Tampa, FL $90,500.00 LA/PL 20%
Les Salines Master Plan Landscape Port Louis, Mauritius $323,000.00 LA/PL 85%
Brighton Boys and Girls Club Seminole Tribe of Florida Seminole Tribe, FL Confidential LA/Arch/PL 80%
719 Biltmore Way JQ Group of Companies Coral Gables, FL Confidential LA/Arch/PL/
CE 25%
PRIVATE PROJECTS
LA Landscape Architecture
Arch Architecture
PL Planning
CE Civil Engineering
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• City of North Miami Continuing Architecture
and Engineering Consulting Services
• Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and
Open Spaces Contract: Region A
• Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and
Open Spaces Contract: Coastal South
• City of Hollywood Continuing Contract for
Architectural Design Services
• Ft. Lauderdale Continuing Services Contract
for Landscape Architecture
• City of Deerfield Beach – Architecture and
Engineering Services
• City of Pompano Beach – Architecture and
Engineering Services
• City of Pompano Beach CRA – Architecture
and Design Services
• City of Pompano Beach – Landscape
Architecture Services
• City of Hallandale Beach – Architecture and
Engineering Services
• City of Tamarac – Architecture and
Engineering Services
• City of Coconut Creek – Architecture,
Landscape Architecture, and Planning
Services
• Broward County Public Schools –
Architecture and Engineering Services
• Broward County/Port Everglades – General
Consultants
• Broward County/Port Everglades –
Architecture Services
• Broward College – Program Management
Services
• City of Doral – Architecture and Engineering
Services
• Monroe County – General Engineering
Services
• Port Tampa Bay Continuing Services
• Town of Miami Lakes – Architecture
Services
• City of Miami Gardens – Architecture,
Planning and Landscape Architecture
Services
• City of Miami – Construction Engineering
Observations
• City of South Miami – Architecture and
Engineering Services
• City of Miami – Architecture Services
• City of Coral Gables – Continuing
Architecture Services
• City of Miami Beach – Architecture and
Engineering Services
• City of Miami Beach – Construction
Engineering & Inspection Services
• City of Homestead – Architecture,
Engineering, Urban Design and Planning
Services
• City of Hialeah – Architecture and
Engineering Services
• City of Sunny Isles Beach – Architecture and
Engineering Services
• City of North Miami – Civil Engineering and
Urban Design/Planning Services
• City of Key West – CEI for Sidewalk Projects
• FDOT District 6 – Districtwide Miscellaneous
Design Services Contract
• FDOT District 6 – Districtwide Public
Involvement Services
• City of Cape Coral – Engineering Services
• Village of Wellington – Architecture Services
• Miami-Dade Expressway Authority – General
Consultants
• City of St. Petersburg – Engineering Services
• University of Miami – Architecture and
Engineering Services
• Florida International University – Architecture
and Engineering Services
• Florida Atlantic University – Architecture and
Engineering Services
• Miami-Dade County Public Schools –
Building Code Consultants
• Indian River Memorial Hospital –
Architecture Services
• North Broward Hospital District –
Architecture Services
• Mercy Hospital – Architecture and
Engineering Services
• Port Canaveral Continuing Planning, Design,
Engineering Services
• PortMiami Continuing Services – General
Consultants
• Port Tampa Bay On-Call Planning Services
George Brummer Park, Pompano Beach, FL
95th Street, Streetscape, Surfside, FL
Joseph Scavo Park, Hallandale Beach, FL
B.F. James Park, Hallandale Beach, FL
E. Atlantic Boulevard, Pompano Beach, FL
BERMELLO AJAMIL & PARTNERS, INC. | PAST & CURRENT CONTINUING SERVICE CONTRACTS
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SULLIVAN PARK
Deerfield Beach, FL
BA developed alternative master plan concepts for an existing 3 acre, underutilized
waterfront park. A primary goal of the park master plan and design was to provide an
interactive program for visitors. The approved development program for the revitalized
park included two playgrounds, a restroom pavilion, picnic shelters, an interactive water
feature, a 15-foot-wide waterfront promenade and a new stair tower to connect the site to
the bridge leading over to the City’s beach front area. Since the City had limited intracoastal
waterfront access, one of the primary goals for the park’s redevelopment was to increase
public access to the water. This was accomplished by incorporating a small marina along
the north shoreline of the park and a floating dock along the east shoreline for safely
launching paddle boards and kayaks into the water.
2017 Project of the Year ASCE Florida - Broward County Branch
Client:
City of Deerfield Beach
Services:
Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Permitting, Estimating, Scheduling, Construction Management, Public Outreach, Civil Engineering, Master Planning
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MCNAIR PARK
Pompano Beach, FL
BA was contracted by the City of Pompano Beach to carry out a City-Wide Parks Master
Plan that resulted in early action projects including the McNair Park Expansion Project.
As part of the City-Wide Master Plan process during the preparation of the Collier City
Neighborhood Development Plan (DECOMAP) of 2011 to 2012, BA proposed improvements
that addressed the addition of a new community center building, all new football facilities
including fields, viewing stands, press box and restrooms, as well as improvements to
parking areas, among other key components. McNair Park is centrally located in the
neighborhood of Collier City and is presently underserved with neighborhood park space.
BA is currently working in close cooperation with the City’s Parks & Recreation Department
to design recreation improvements for McNair Park. The BA Landscape Architects have
met with community representatives to develop an overall park program which will meet
the needs of the community. The City has also decided to develop a portion of the School
property to the north of the park with an 8 lane 400 m running track. BA is developing the
plans for this additional facility as well.
Client:
City of Pompano Beach
Services:
Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Master Planning, Urban Planning & Design, Construction Administration
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DORAL CENTRAL PARK
Doral, FL
The City of Doral awarded BA the Doral Central Park project in April 2020. The BA Team
provided architectural and landscape architectural services to bring the City’s vision for
the project to life. The project consists of the design and engineering of 82 acres (of which
25 acres are a lake) located at 3000 NW 87th Avenue, in the heart of Doral. Doral Central
Park is the largest public open space in the City, it is one of the largest in the South Florida
region, and is envisioned to be the recreation and special events hub for the City of Doral.
Some of the amenities for this park include an open-air amphitheater, a complete aquatic
facility with an olympic pool and water park, softball/baseball diamonds, a boardwalk, a
70,000 square foot indoor recreation center, tennis courts, basketball courts, an exercise
trail, a skate park, pump track and a waterfront promenade, three children’s playgrounds,
environmental conservation interpretive center, fifteen picnic pavilions, two boat launches,
exercise stations, jogging trails, bike riding learning path and beach volleyball courts. BA
also worked closely with the City to develop a public arts program for the park, locating
major installations of public art at key visual locations.
Client:
City of Doral
Services:
Master Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Permitting, Cost Estimating, Construction Administration
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NORTH CAGNI PARK
North Miami, FL
The City of North Miami awarded BA the North Cagni Park project in August 2019, to
design a world-class park including installation of an artificial turf multi-use athletic field
immediately to the east of the schools, installation of a playground with shade cover,
olympic size swimming pool and splash pad, park shelters, new recreational building, 80
parking spaces, installation of landscaping, fencing, signage and site lighting for walkways.
BA is also working with the City to develop a public outreach program throughout the
design and construction phases to inform the adjacent community of the park’s progress.
Client:
City of North Miami
Services:
Master Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Construction Administration, Cost Estimating
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Client:
City of Hollywood CRA
Services:
Master Planning, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Construction Administration, Cost Estimating
In 2020, the Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) requested BA to
provide Urban Planning and Design Services composed of a streetscape planning analysis
consisting of two Project Roadways in the Hollywood Downtown. The Project Roadways
consisted of Hollywood Boulevard and Tyler Street from Young Circle to N 21st Avenue.
Working with the CRA staff, BA developed several concepts for the redesign of Hollywood
Boulevard including a complete redesign of the roadway cross section, drainage, lighting,
landscaping and street furniture.
The primary goal of the design is to minimize the loss of on-street parking while widening
the sidewalks for improved pedestrian access and outdoor cafes.
The City is also looking into increasing the opportunities for outdoor markets and
festivals by creating a plaza-like design for the roadway areas.
HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD STREETSCAPE
Hollywood, FL
EXISTING
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SOUTH CITY BEACH PARK
Hallandale Beach, FL
This project includes the complete renovation of one of two beach-front parks in the
municipality. The existing 3.5-acre site, aside from the parking lot, was covered with
Category I Invasive Australian Pine Trees that were removed for environmental reasons,
making way for a variety of opportunities.
With community input during the master planning process the park use and amenities
were reimagined. The park is divided into four quadrants accessible via bisecting palm
shaded walkways. Each quadrant has its own identity and use, from sand volleyball to
bocce courts as well as covered playgrounds with safety surface to a large beach-front
concession building. This facility is the focal point of the park and as designed as two
buildings separated by a breeze way; which frames a focused view of the Atlantic Ocean.
One building is a restroom facility while the other is a built out shell ready to be leased to
a snack bar type vendor/concession.
The project scope included extensive coordination and ultimately the acquisition of
development permits from Florida Fish and Wildlife and Florida Department Environmental
Protection Bureau of Beaches and Coastal Systems.
Client:
City of Hallandale Beach
Services:
Master Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Public Outreach, Construction Management, Cost Estimating, Permitting, Civil Engineering
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This project encompassed the complete redevelopment of an underused, existing
neighborhood park through extensive public input and master plan development. From the
neighborhood meetings, BA developed an extensive program for the new park including
a new community swimming facility, relocated basketball courts, picnic areas, exercise
stations, and an expanded playground for a greater range of age groups. In addition, to
meet City code requirements, the park and buildings were designed for LEED Certification.
BA managed the LEED Certification and led the design team through the certification
process.
Through the design process, BA developed various architectural alternatives for the
aquatic building, a focal point to the park’s redevelopment. Although relatively small, the
new pool will serve the community’s recreational needs and includes a beach entry feature
and three lap lanes which can be modified for swim health classes. A new parking lot
located along the south side of the park was designed to both improve community access
and allow for improved visibility into the park for the police department. The park was
designed utilizing numerous Crime Prevention Through Environmental Desig (CPTED)
principles to create a safe environment for park users.
Client:
City of Hallandale Beach
Services:
Master Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Construction Administration
B.F. JAMES PARK
Hallandale Beach, FL
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MCNAB PARK AND BOTANICAL GARDENS
Pompano Beach, FL
BA was commissioned by the City of Pompano Beach CRA to develop a Master Plan for
the redevelopment of the City’s existing McNab Park into a world class Botanical Gardens.
The BA Design Team developed several alternative schemes for presentation to the City
staff, elected officials and the adjacent community. The virtual presentation of the Plan
options attracted more than 100 participants from the community and covered a wide
variety of topics of concern to the neighbors. Although facing some initial opposition with
the possible removal of a playground and tennis courts, the preferred design solution
received wide-spread support from the community and elected officials. Follow up public
meetings were conducted to inform the neighborhood of the park’s progress and to
address concerns from neighbors. With minor modifications to the program, the final plan
will now be developed further with a full set of construction documents, cost estimates
and detailed specifications.
The project has already begun to stimulate redevelopment in the area of the City the CRA
had designated a new downtown core.
Client:
City of Pompano Beach CRA
Services:
Master Planning, Design, CD’s, Construction Administration, Landscape Architecture, Architecture
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The City of Homestead selected BA to develop a preliminary Master Plan for this 129 acre
parcel of land in the south east section of the City. Formerly serving as a regional baseball
and athletic facility, the site was underdeveloped and in need of significant improvements
to function as a new regional recreation facility. The development program for the future
park includes utilizing several of the existing baseball facilities and parking areas while
significantly increasing the sport facilities. The Master Plan includes a regulation 8 lane
400 m track and field facility, four synthetic surface soccer fields, a community center,
recreation boat dock, pump track, picnic shelters, two shaded playgrounds, three restroom/
concession facilities, a network of exercise/walking trails, parking, a large multi-purpose
field, three new baseball/softball fields, central open multi-purpose lawn, retention areas,
and site wide landscape enhancements.
In addition, BA’s Landscape Architecture team was recently selected for Phase 1 of design
services for the Homestead Sports Complex. This phase consists of an artificial turf soccer
field surrounded by a track with lights, a small stage, restroom/concession building and
expanded parking.
Client:
City of Homestead
Services:
Master Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design & Planning
HOMESTEAD SPORTS COMPLEX
Homestead, FL
4.2 | QUALIFICATION OF KEY PERSONNELTruman Waterfront Park, Key West, FL
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4.2 QUALIFICATION OF KEY PERSONNEL
PROJECT MANAGER
Kirk Onley, RLA
BERMELLO AJAMIL & PARTNERS, INC.
LAND SURVEYING & MAPPING CIVIL ENGINEERING STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING &
SPECIALTY ENGINEERING NSPECTIONS
MEP, FIRE PROTECTION
& LOW VOLTAGE
Robert Keener, PSM
David Lookabill
Luis Rodriguez, PE
Rosana Cordova, PE, AICP, LEED AP
Marcus Unterwerger, PE, SI, LEED AP
Ricardo Madriz, PE, LEED AP
Eric Hammond, PE
Donald Dixon, PE
Stephen Farquharson, LEED AP
CRAIG A. SMITH & ASSOCIATES *CORDOVA RODRIGUEZ & ASSOCIATES *MUENGINEERS HAMMOND & ASSOCIATES *
PARTNER-IN-CHARGE
Randy Hollingworth
BERMELLO AJAMIL & PARTNERS, INC.
ESTIMATING ENVIRONMENTAL / ARBORIST IRRIGATION DESIGN
Matthew Mecsery, CEP
Andres Carballido
Nadia Locke, PE, LEED AP
Justin Freedman, MS
Kenneth DiDonato, PE
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
Raj Krishnasamy
Kumar Vedula, PE
THE BOSCH GROUP RES FLORIDA CONSULTING DBA E SCIENCES KENNETH DIDONATO TIERRA SOUTH FLORIDA *
ARCHITECTURE
James Bowers, AIA, NCARB
BERMELLO AJAMIL & PARTNERS, INC.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Kevin Schot, RLA
Tania Nuno, LEED AP
BERMELLO AJAMIL & PARTNERS, INC.
PLANNING
Joshua Rak, LEED GA
BERMELLO AJAMIL & PARTNERS, INC.
* Identifies MBE
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RANDY HOLLINGWORTH
PARTNER-IN-CHARGE
Randy Hollingworth has more than 30 years of experience as an urban and landscape
designer. His specialty is the design and development of public open spaces within
the urban context. With a comprehensive understanding of park design, program
development, and recreational facilities, Mr. Hollingworth has prepared park and open
space plans for a wide range of private developers, neighborhoods and municipalities.
He has developed projects from the master plan scale down to the detail design of
fountains and playgrounds. In addition to his extensive park planning and design
experience, Mr. Hollingworth has worked on a wide variety of urban design oriented
projects throughout the southeastern United States.
Number of years with BA: 16 years, Number of years with other firms: 14 years.
Percentage committed to this contract: 50%
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
McNair Park
Pompano Beach, FL
Doral Triangle Park
Doral, FL
Sullivan Park
Deerfield Beach, FL
Ives Estates Park
Miami, FL
Doral Central Park
Doral, FL
City of Pompano Beach Master Plan
Pompano Beach, FL
South City Beach Park
Hallandale Beach, FL
Miami Springs Aquatic Facility
Miami Springs, FL
Joseph Scavo Park
Hallandale Beach, FL
Tobie Wilson Park
Medley, FL
B.F. James Park
Hallandale Beach, FL
Aventura Peace Park
Aventura, FL
George Brummer Park
Pompano Beach, FL
James Archer Smith Park
Homestead, FL
Truman Waterfront Park
Key West, FL
Wittkop Neighborhood Park
Homestead, FL
Doral Meadows Park
Doral, FL
Intracoastal Parks
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Optimist Park
Miami Lakes, FL
Cagni Park
North Miami, FL
C.W. Thomas Park Redevelopment
Dania Beach, FL
Dania Beach City Parks Master Plan
Dania Beach, FL
Education
Master of Landscape Architecture in Urban Design, Harvard University, 1984
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, University of Guelph, 1978
Professional Affiliations
Smart Growth Partnership
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Education
Bachelor of Landscape ArchitectureThe Ohio State University, 1995
Registration
Registered Landscape Architect, State of Florida, Reg. No. LA0001705
Professional Affiliations
Smart Growth Partnership
KIRK J. OLNEY, RLA
PROJECT MANAGER
Kirk Olney is a Florida registered landscape architect with over 20 years of in-depth
experience managing landscape architectural and multidisciplinary design, production,
and construction projects. Most of his career has focused on the public realm, designing
and implementing parks, streetscapes, and roadway landscape design. His areas of
expertise include master planning, conceptual design, production and management
of construction documents, preparation of construction contract documents, and
construction services. In addition, Kirk has management experience, including scope
of services preparation and negotiation, office management, scheduling and managing
staff time, tracking utilization, and project organization. Kirk has extensive experience
preparing and submitting applications to regulatory agencies and responding to
comments accordingly to obtain required permits.
Number of years with BA: 10 years, Number of years with other firms: 10 years.
Percentage committed to this contract: 50%
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
McNair Park
Pompano Beach, FL
Amelia Earhart Park
Hialeah, FL
Sullivan Park
Deerfield Beach, FL
Tobie Wilson Park
Medley, FL
Doral Central Park
Doral, FL
Highlands Park & Community Center
Deerfield Beach, FL
South City Beach Park
Hallandale Beach, FL
Utilities Field Services Complex
Pompano Beach, FL
Joseph Scavo Park
Hallandale Beach, FL
Brampton Cove Park
Wellington, FL
B.F. James Park
Hallandale Beach, FL
Kester Park
Pompano Beach, FL
George Brummer Park
Pompano Beach, FL
Matheson Hammock Boardwalk
Miami, FL
Truman Waterfront Park
Key West, FL
Ives Estates Park Sports Complex
Miami, FL
Doral Triangle Park
Doral, FL
Miami Springs Aquatic Facility
Miami Springs, FL
Intracoastal Parks
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Aventura Peace Park
Aventura, FL
Pompano Beach Public Safety
Complex
Pompano Beach, FL
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KEVIN SCHOT, RLA
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
Kevin is a Florida registered landscape architect with over 15 years of in-depth
experience managing landscape architectural and multidisciplinary design, production,
and construction projects. His experience includes managing landscape architecture
input and review, conceptual design development for bicycle, vehicular circulation,
shade systems, tunneling, pathways, and landscape design through and along the
Causeway connecting the City of Sunny Isles and the City of Aventura. This included
conceptualized brainstorming of successful connectivity to the new Aventura Brightline
Station (currently under construction), Aventura Shopping Mall, Aventura and Sunny
Isles Beach Parks, and the Beach in Sunny Isles Beach.
Number of years with BA: less than a year, Number of years with other firms: 10 years.
Percentage committed to this contract: 75%
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
South Pointe Pier Park*
Miami Beach, FL
FDOT Planning Study for William
Lehman Causeway*
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Coral Gate Park*
Margate, FL
Dixie Highway Fly-Over Deerfield
Beach and Boca Raton*
Deerfield Beach and Boca Raton, FL
USDA Park*
Orlando, FL
Hammock Cove*
Indian River County, FL
Delray Beach Downtown Gateway
Conceptual Design*
Delray Beach, FL
SR5 Biscayne Boulevard, FDOT
District VI*
Miami, FL
SR A1A LAP - Town of Lauderdale
By-The-Sea*
Lauderdale By-The-Sea, FL
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood
International Airport Landscape
Analysis & Design*
Hollywood, FL
*Prior to joining BA
Education
B.S. in Landscape Architecture, Kansas State University, 2003
Registration
Registered Landscape Architect Florida LA6667242
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Education
Master of Architecture, Florida International University, 2007
Bachelor of Design in Architectural Studies, Florida International University, 2005
Honors College Graduate, Florida International University, 2005
Registration
LEED AP
Professional Affiliations
Smart Growth Partnership
TANIA NUÑO, LEED AP
LANDSCAPE DESIGNER
Mrs. Nuño is a Landscape Designer responsible for conceptual and detailed design,
production of construction documents. Her areas of practice include sustainable
design, industrial reclamation and rehabilitation at the intersection of urbanization,
habitat restoration, residential design, streetscapes, and recreational planning and
design projects for both public and private sector.
Mrs. Nuño obtained her Masters of Landscape Architecture at Florida International
University. While at FIU, she cultivated a unique understanding of tropical and sub-
tropical landscapes in areas including North America, Asia and Africa.
Number of years with BA: 8 years, Number of years with other firms: 4 years. Percentage
committed to this contract: 40%
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
McNair Park
Pompano Beach, FL
Sullivan Park
Deerfield Beach, FL
Doral Central Park
Doral, FL
South City Beach Park
Hallandale Beach, FL
Joseph Scavo Park
Hallandale Beach, FL
B.F. James Park
Hallandale Beach, FL
Truman Waterfront Park
Key West, FL
Doral Triangle Park
Doral, FL
Intracoastal Parks
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Aventure Peace Park
Aventura, FL
Highlands Park & Community Center
Deerfield Beach, FL
Ives Estates Park Sports Complex
Miami, FL
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JOSHUA RAK, LEED GA
PLANNING/URBAN DESIGNER
Joshua Rak is an urban designer and planner with extensive experience in the creation
of master plans, urban design details and zoning ordinances, most specifically
Form Based Codes. With over 10 years of experience and a strong multidisciplinary
background rooted in urban design, planning, architecture and business, Mr. Rak brings
a rationally-based, design driven perspective to the preparation of area plans with a
special emphasis on place making through design and the implementation of Form
Based Codes. Mr. Rak’s strengths lie in his thorough understanding of good urban
design practices and architectural design, with substantive knowledge and experience
in the formulation of the regulatory needs to implement them.
Number of years with BA: 7 years, Number of years with other firms: 4 years. Percentage
committed to this contract: 20%
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Doral Central Park
Doral, FL
Port Tampa Channelside Master Plan
Tampa, FL
Plan Maestro La Chorrera
La Chorrera, Panama
Country Club Urban Area District
Miami, FL
Poinciana Industrial Park
Miami, FL
Ives Estates Park Adult Sports
Complex
Miami, FL
MDX 2040 Strategic Master Plan
Miami-Dade County , FL
Bird Road Corridor Study
Miami, FL
Village of El Portal Charrette
EL Portal, FL
North Miami Beach Urban Design and
Form-Based Code
North Miami Beach, FL
Education
Master of Landscape Architecture, University of Miami, 2008
Bachelor of Architecture, University of Miami, 2006
Registration
LEED Green Associate
Professional Affiliations
Smart Growth Partnership
Congress for New Urbanism (CNU)
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Education
Master of Architecture, New School of Architecture and Design, 2002
Bachelor of Architecture, ITESO University, 2000
Registration
Registered Architect, State of Florida, Reg. No. AR94133
Registered Interior Design, State of Florida, Reg. No. ID6662
Registered Architect, Mexico,Reg. No. 3285630
NCARB Certification
LEED Accredited Professional
JAMES BOWERS, AIA, NCARB
PROJECT ARCHITECT
James Bowers is a Florida registered architect with more than 20 years of architectural
experience with a variety of project types. His past experience includes maritime cruise
terminals, mixed-use residential developments, lower and higher education, corporate
and transportation projects for both public and private clients.
Mr. Bowers has extensive experience in project management, design, document
coordination, and construction management, in addition to code and specification
research. As Project Architect, James will ensure the project is designed and built
according to your stated requirements.
Number of years with BA: 8 years, Number of years with other firms: 12 years. Percentage
committed to this contract: 30%
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Sullivan Park
Deerfield Beach, FL
B.F. James Park
Hallandale Beach, FL
Highlands Park & Community Center
Deerfield Beach, FL
Utilities Field Services Complex
Design/Build
Pompano Beach, FL
Dolphin Park and Ride Station
Master Plan
Miami, FL
St. Thomas University - Gus Machado
School of Business
Miami Gardens, FL
1537 San Remo Mixed-Use Student
Housing Community
Coral Gables, FL
One Birch Road
Broward County, FL
Oasis Development
Hallandale Beach, FL
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Education
Associates of Art, Atlantic Community College
CEU’s – On going
Registration
Professional Surveyor & Mapper, Florida #LS4846
ROBERT D. KEENER, S.M.
SURVEY / GEOMATICS
Mr. Keener will serve as Principal Surveyor for all surveys and will coordinate all survey
activities with various disciplines as needed. All surveying pertaining to utility related
services such as Radar Tomography, utility surface mapping, utility excavations, etc.
will also be overseen and certified by Mr. Keener. He has previously performed plat
reviews for municipal clients.
Number of years with CAS: 27 years, Number of years with other firms: 17 years.
Percentage committed to this contract: 25%
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
595 Express Subsurface Utility
Engineering and 3D Radar
Tomography
Broward County, FL
Golden Beach Drive & Collins Avenue
Golden Beach, FL
Seacoast Utility Authority: Northlake
Boulevard/US-1 Water & Sewer Force
Main Replacement
Town of Jupiter, FL
174th Avenue Roadway Infrastructure
Improvements
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Education
MSI, Port Saint Lucie, Florida – 2011, A.S.
Indian River Community College, Stuart, Florida – 2006, Survey Law
Guilford Tech. Community College, NC – 1988, Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
DAVID LOOKABILL
SURVEY COORDINATION MANAGER
Mr. Lookabill has 36 years of experience in the survey, engineering and utility
construction fields. He has varied experience in many facets of surveying. He also
has vast experience in utility construction such as directional drilling and fuel pipe
line staking and as builts performed across the United States. Mr. Lookabill has been
employed by CAS since 2014.
Number of years with CAS: 7 years, Number of years with other firms: 30 years.
Percentage committed to this contract: 35%
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Miami-Dade Water and Sewer
Department Force Main 604
Replacement,
Miami Dade County, FL
SFWMD Benchmark Recovery
Clewiston, FL
Florida Highway 92 Improvements
Lakeland, FL
Interstate 95 Improvements
Palm Beach County, FL
FDOT Weight Station
Martin County, FL
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Education
BS, Civil Engineering Univ. Miami, Miami, Florida, 1985
BS, Architectural Engineering University of Miami, Miami, FL 1985
Registration
FL Licensed Professional Engineer
ROSANA CORDOVA, PE, AICP, ENV SP, LEED AP
CIVIL ENGINEER
Ms. Cordova is a licensed professional engineer, certified planner, Envision Sustainability
Professional, and LEED Accredited Professional with over 30 years experience in
engineering design and planning services in both the public and private sectors. She
serves as Principal-In-Charge and Project Manager responsible for design, permitting,
contract administration and project management for water and sewer systems design,
roadway design, storm drainage, earthwork design, calculations, and environmental
permitting, project planning and associated site development work.
Number of years with CRA: 22 years, Number of years with other firms: 14 years.
Percentage committed to this contract: 65%
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Brightline West Aventura Station
Aventura, FL
Amelia Earhart Park Community
Center and Park Improvements,
Florida Power & Light (FPL) Wingate
Broward County, FL
Hialeah, FL
Port Everglades Terminal 4
Port Everglades, FL
Education
BS, Civil Engineering, 1993, Cornell University, New York
Registration
FL Licensed Professional Engineer
LUIS RODRIGUEZ, PE
CIVIL ENGINEER
Mr. Rodriguez is a licensed professional engineer and has over 25 years of experience
in civil engineering. His project experience includes design of water distribution
systems, sanitary sewer collection systems, sanitary sewer pump stations and force
main, paving and drainage design, management of various land development projects,
and permitting processing through various local and state agencies. He has extensive
experience in construction management and administration.
Number of years with CRA: 14 years, Number of years with other firms: 13 years.
Percentage committed to this contract: 80%
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Doral Central Park
Doral, FL
Port Everglades Terminal 25
Port Everglades, FL
Fire Station 54
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Matheson Hammock Park
Pedestrian Trail,
Coral Gables, FL
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Education
Master of Engineering: Dipl. Ing.Technical University of Munich, Germany, 1999
Registration
FL. Registered Engineer Reg. No. PE 63860
MARCUS UNTERWERGER, PE, SI, LEED AP
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
Mr. Unterweger is the Principal of MUEngineers, Inc. He is a Florida registered
professional engineer with more than 21 years of professional experience. His
experience includes the structural design of educational facilities, municipal facilities,
high-rise buildings, healthcare facilities, churches, clubhouses, building restoration,
office buildings, pedestrian bridges and parking garages.
Number of years with MUE: 12 years, Number of years with other firms: 10 years.
Percentage committed to this contract: 25%
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Broward County, Professional
Architectural and Engineering
Services Contract, Various,
Broward County, FL
Architectural and Engineering
Continuing Services Contract,
Deerfield Beach, FL
Secret Woods Park
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Sullivan Park
Pompano Beach, FL
McNair Park
Pompano Beach, FL
Education
Master of Engineering: McGill University, 2004
Bachelor of Civil Engineering McGill University, 2002
Registration
FL PE 68444
RICARDO MADRIZ, PE, LEED AP
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
Mr. Madriz is the V.P. of Engineering for MUE and brings more than 16 years of structural
engineering practice and skill to the table. He is incredibly knowledgeable in building
structures and analysis, the latest software, and current building codes and industry
standards. Ricardo Madriz has experience in the structural design of educational
facilities, municipal, facilities, high-rise buildings, building restoration, residential
buildings, water related structures, office buildings and parking garages.
Number of years with MUE: 9 years, Number of years with other firms: 6 years.
Percentage committed to this contract: 50%
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Broward County Professional
Engineering Consultant Services,
Continuing Contract, Various,
Broward, FL
Senior Activity Center
Pompano Beach, FL
City Park
Oakland Park, FL
Kester Park
Pompano Beach, FL
White Course Park
Doral, FL
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Education
BS, Mechanical Engineering, University of the West Indies, 1973
Diploma, Electrical Engineering, University of Technology, 1967
Registration
FL PE #39048
ERIC HAMMOND, PE
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Mr. Eric J. Hammond, PE is a Professional Engineer with over 45 years of experience
in Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection engineering design and Construction
Management. Mr. Hammond is the President and founder of Hammond & Associates,
Inc. and has been part of the South Florida community for the past 32+ years. He is the
Principal | Mechanical Engineer- in-charge of all technical and administrative policies
of the firm.
Number of years with Hammond: 32 years, Number of years with other firms: 0 years.
Percentage committed to this contract: 45%
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Ives Estate Park, Electrical Safety
Inspection Program
Miami, FL
Betty T. Ferguson
Recreational Complex
Miami Gardens, FL
Harris Field Park Athletic Facility
Homestead, FL
Miramar Community &
Multi-Purpose Center
Miramar, FL
Glades Pioneer Park Athletic Facility
Palm Beach County, FL
Lauderhill Sports Complex
Lauderhill, FL
Education
B.S. Electrical Engineering, 1966 University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinida State
Registration
FL PE #51151
EC130006036
DONALD DIXON, PE
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Mr. Dixon is a Registered Professional Engineer with over 15 years of experience in
electrical engineering design, installations and construction management services.
Mr. Dixon serves as the Project Engineer and electrical Engineer-of-Record for many of
Hammond & Associates municipal and county projects. His expertise is in the design
of power distribution systems and value engineering. He has the expertise to manage
complex projects and works in close collaboration with project owners and architects
to create a lighting design that meets the needs of both the Owner and the User.
Number of years with Hammond: 15 years, Number of years with other firms: 0 years.
Percentage committed to this contract: 45%
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Miramar Community &
Multi-Purpose Center
Miramar, FL
Glades Pioneer Park Athletic Facility
Palm Beach County, FL
Ives Estate Park, Electrical Safety
Inspection Program
Miami, FL
Helen Miller Community Center
Opa-Locka, FL
Harris Field Park Athletic Facility
Homestead, FL
Ben Franklin Park Community Center
Miami, FL
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Education
Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering Florida Atlantic University, 2006
Registration
LEED Accredited Professional
STEPHEN FARQUHARSON, LEED AP
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Stephen Farquharson is an Electrical Engineer with over 14 years of Electrical
Engineering Design and Construction Administration experience. He has served as
lead Electrical engineer on many of Hammond ‘s renovation projects. His expertise
includes design of UPS, fire alarm, lightning protection, lighting, and power systems.
Mr. Farquharson has provided Electrical design and construction management
for various of Hammond’s municipal, government, and county projects. He has the
expertise in managing complex projects requiring LEED design including several LEED
Silver projects.
Number of years with Hammond: 14 years, Number of years with other firms: 0 years.
Percentage committed to this contract: 60%
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Betty T. Ferguson
Recreational Complex
Miami Gardens, FL
Ives Estate Park, Electrical Safety
Inspection Program
Miami, FL
Glades Pioneer Park Athletic Facility,
Palm Beach County, FL
Ben Franklin Park Community Center
Miami, FL
Miramar Community &
Multi-Purpose Center,
Miramar, FL
Ives Estate Park, Electrical Safety
Inspection Program
Miami, FL
Education
Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Univ. of Florida, 1968
BS in Civil Engineering, Newark College of Engineering, 1966
Registration
FL PE 020892
KENNETH DIDONATO, PE
IRRIGATION
Ken DiDonato has over 45 years of experience in the design and installation of irrigation
systems. He has worked on projects ranging from golf courses, parks and recreational,
institutional and commercial. He has also worked with numerous public clients such
as Broward County, City of Hollywood, Metro-Dade, City of Boca Raton, Cooper City,
Town of Davie, City of Hialeah, City of Miami Beach, City of Miami, City of Pompano
Beach, Miami Dade Public Schools, and Broward County Public Schools.
Most recently, Mr. DiDonato has worked on projects in which the irrigation systems
were responding to current Xeriscape Ordinances, as well as utilizing the latest in
computer technology from the irrigation industry.
Number of years with KD: 45 years, Number of years with other firms: 0 years. Percentage
committed to this contract: 35%
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
South Pointe Park
Miami Beach, FL
Lummus Park
Miami Beach, FL
Wittkop Park
Homestead, FL
City of Hollywood Miscellaneous
Roadway Rigt of Ways, Pines
Boulevard, Flamingo Road, Sheridan
Street, Pembroke Road
Hollywood, FL
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Education
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies, University of Central Florida 2010
Certification
Certified Estimating Professional (CEP), AACE International
MATTHEW W. MECSERY, CEP
SR. COST ESTIMATOR
Matthew Mecsery has been certified internationally as a Certified Estimating
Professional by AACE International, the Association for the Advancement of Cost
Engineering. He has a proven track record of estimating experience for a wide variety
of projects including educational facilities, cruise terminals, airport FBOs, parks,
roadways, bridges and department stations. His expertise includes cost estimation,
estimate reviews and comparison analysis, construction project management and
value engineering.
Number of years with Bosch: 9 years, Number of years with other firms: 11 years.
Percentage committed to this contract: 50%
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Doral Central Park
Doral, FL
Hollywood Beach Golf Couse
Hollywood, FL
Keting Park
Hollywood, FL
Homestead Sports Complex
Homestead, FL
Cagni Park
North Miami, FL
Hollywood Boulevard Streetscape
Hollywood, FL
McNab Botanical Gardens
Pompano Beach, FL
Education
Trained and Certified in the use of Auto CAD R12, R13, R14, R2002, R2005, R2006 and in Architectural Engineering, Electrical Drafting and detailing.
Lindsey Hopkins Technical Educational Center, Miami FL
ANDRES CARBALLIDO
SR. COST ESTIMATOR/AD OPERATOR
Andres is an experienced Estimator and CAD Operator. He has over 20 years of
experience in the design and construction administration fields. Prior to joining The
Bosch Group, he worked for a national architectural firm and brought technology,
diversity and experience for the tasks required by the company, which include
construction administration support, estimating using CAD, and field supervision. His
attention to detail has been an asset for the company in its claims and deficiency
reviews efforts and administration of projects.
Number of years with Bosch: 10 years, Number of years with other firms: 15 years.
Percentage committed to this contract: 65%
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Doral Central Park
Doral, FL
McNab Botanical Gardens
Pompano Beach, FL
Hollywood Beach Golf Couse
Hollywood, FL
Cagni Park
North Miami, FL
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Education
BS, Materials Science and Engineering, Univ. of Florida, 1988
Registration
FL. RE 58676, Certified FDEP Stormwater, Erosion & Sedimentation Control Inspector #3263 and Instructor #130
NADIA G. LOCKE, PE, LEED AP
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER
Ms. Locke has been providing professional environmental and engineering
consulting services for over 30 years. During her career, she has worked in many
facets of environmental consulting including PD&E studies, environmental audits,
site assessment and remediation, stormwater design, sanitary sewer planning,
environmental permitting, climate change impact evaluation, grant assistance,
wetland mitigation design, endangered species relocations, Brownfields, community
involvement, and training.
Number of years with e-Sciences: 20 years, Number of years with other firms: 14 years.
Percentage committed to this contract: 30%
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Historic Vizcaya Southern Lagoon
& Northern Canal Tidal Swamp
Landscape Environmental
Restoration Plan
Miami-Dade County, FL
Miscellaneous Environmental
Engineering Services, City of Miami
Miami, FL
Professional Engineering and
Architectural Services Contract,
City of Doral
Doral, FL
General Environmental Engineering
Services, City of Miami Beach
Miami, FL
Education
MS, Marine Biology, Nova Southeastern University Oceanographic Center, 2010
BS, Biology, Tufts University, 1997
Registration
Certified Arborist, FL 5488A
JUSTIN FREEDMAN, MS
SENIOR SCIENTIST
Mr. Freedman is an experienced environmental professional serving public and private
clients throughout Florida. He provides expertise in diverse service areas including
urban forestry, environmental permitting and transportation related services and
manages complex, multidisciplinary projects that include a variety of environmental
and engineering related tasks.Mr. Freedman has had a significant role in urban forestry
in Florida for many years. He serves on the Executive Committee of the Florida Urban
Forestry Council and on the Board of Directors for the Florida Chapter of the ISA.
Number of years with Bosch: 14 years, Number of years with other firms: 5 years.
Percentage committed to this contract: 25%
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Arborist Consulting Services, City of
Doral
Doral, FL
Town-Wide GPS Tree Inventory and
Canopy Analysis, Town of Surfside
Surfside, FL
Bal Harbour Village Canopy
Assessment
Bal Harbour, FL
Citywide Street Tree Inventory, City of
Miami Beach
Miami Beach, FL
Canopy Analysis, City of Miami Beach
Miami Beach, FL
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Education
MS in Geotechnical Engineering, University of Memphis 1995
BS in Civil Engineering, Christian Brothers University 1987
Certification
FL PE 53567
RAJ KRISHNASAMY
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER
Raj Krishnasamy is a Registered Geotechnical Engineer with over 35 years of
experience. He oversees the geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing,
and inspection services operations. His experience consists of completing over 5,000
public and private projects. He serves as Project Manager for continuing contracts with
20+ Florida public agencies. He has a history of retaining contracts through successful,
cost-effective, and prompt execution of each task order. Raj and his highly experienced
team focus on providing clients with a consistently accurate, cost-effective quality
product that is delivered on time and within budget.
Number of years with TSF: 22 years, Number of years with other firms: 13 years.
Percentage committed to this contract: 35%
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Cagni Park North Site Improvement
North Miami, FL
Legion Memorial Park
Miami, FL
Cultural Pavilion at Triangle Park
Doral, FL
Gwen Cherry Park
Miami, FL
Biscayne Shores and Garden Park
Miami, FL
Colonial Drive Park
Miami, FL
Education
MS in Geotechnical Engineering, University of Memphis, 1995
BE in Civil Engineering, Andhra University, 1992
Registration
Professional Engineer 54873
KUMAR VEDULA, PE
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER
Mr. Vedula, a Florida-Registered Professional Engineer, has over 26 years of experience
providing engineering services for a wide variety of geotechnical projects involving
foundation design, slope stability analysis, WEAP analysis and interpreting PDA
reports, excavation support, and construction inspection. His project experience
includes 300+ geotechnical engineering studies for various projects types including
parks, piers, shoreline stabilization, dredging, bridges, roadways, utilities, high rise
buildings, schools, and government facilities.
Number of years with TSF: 16 years, Number of years with other firms: 8 years.
Percentage committed to this contract: 45%
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Cagni Park North Site Improvement
North Miami, FL
Oak Grove Park
Miami, FL
Cultural Pavilion at Triangle Park
Doral, FL
Legion Memorial Park
Miami, FL
Biscayne Shores and Garden Park
Miami, FL
Gwen Cherry Park
Miami, FL
Kings Meadow Park
Miami-Dade County, FL
Colonial Drive Park
Miami, FL
4.3 | PROJECT APPROACHJames Archer Smith Park, Homestead, FL
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4.3 PROJECT APPROACH
Understanding Your Projects
The BA team’s approach and design philosophy strives to achieve our client’s needs and vision while reflecting our passion for innovation
and design excellence. Architecture and Landscape Architecture are the cornerstones of BA and have been for 80+ years. From our years
of consulting experience, we have learned that successful projects require a thorough understanding of our client’s goals, as well as
methodical planning concerning existing conditions, permitting, budgetary constraints, scheduling, security, and long-term maintenance.
By listening to, partnering with, and becoming an extension of the City of Sunny Isles Beach staff, we will develop the foundation for a series
of successful projects. We understand that as a public entity the City is a fundamentally unique client type with multiple stakeholders and
regulatory review entities requiring a very important public involvement role. Our team is well-versed in the process required for this type
of client and is able to mediate between expedience to meet schedule constraints and patience with the process of stakeholder review in
support of achieving a project’s design objectives.
The creative process of solving problems in an imaginative and cost-conscious manner is not a function of circumstance, but the diligent
application of talent and expertise. BA has put together a talented group of seasoned designers and professionals that are accustomed to
working together as a team in an interdisciplinary manner with one united goal in mind: to deliver the best possible design solutions that
are on-time, within budget, and not only aesthetically pleasing, but also highly functional for the community. The team we have assembled
for this assignment offers all of the services outlined in the scope of work and we are confident that we can provide unparalleled service
for you to create a state-of-the-art parks and recreation facilities.
Our approach to the design of landscape architectural projects is based on seven key principles:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Responsive Flexible Accessible SafeSustainable Memorable TimelessSuccessfully utilizing these seven key design principles will result in urban public open spaces which better serve the community and
further enhance the livability of Sunny Isles Beach for both residents and visitors. We will work closely with the City staff and the community
to assure that each project responds to what the City needs and wants.
A key requirement for this assignment is solid project management; BA will manage the design team and each project in a way that
ensures the projects stay on track, within budget and exceed the City of Sunny Isles Beach expectations. This project management
approach requires a constant check and balance between project needs, constructibility, cost, schedule, and design.
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PJ Meli Park Master Plan, Dania Beach, FL
The approach outlined below will provide a logical and organized strategy to assure each assignment meets the City’s budget and design
expectations. These are the six key components to our approach.
Understanding the Site:
• A full analysis of the existing conditions of each project site and the surrounding community
• Review of all permitting issues related to the scope
• Understanding of local code requirements and land use regulations
Responding to the Users:
• Meet with stakeholders including local residents and property owners to understand their needs and concerns
• Meet with City officials to understand the project’s role in the City’s landscape
• Meet with City staff to understand the goals, objectives, vision, programming schedule and maintenance and operations issues
related to each project
• Conduct visioning workshops with stakeholders if appropriate
Developing the Vision:
• Developing and confirming design concepts envisioned by the City
• Developing creative solutions for maximizing the development opportunity of each assignment
• Accommodating and supporting modern technology and environmentally sustainable solutions sensitive to the context of each site
• Sustainable, user-friendly design that is timeless, easy to maintain and affordable
Facilitating Ongoing Community Input:
• Hosting interactive virtual public workshops
• Developing project awareness programs
• Encouraging social media connections
• Obtaining “buy-in” from the community
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Coordinating a comprehensive design and construction drawing package:
• Team coordination for all disciplines
• Regular meetings and coordination with City staff
• Regular internal quality control and review
• Developing a sensitive phasing plan to minimize impacts on local residents
Managing a successful and seamless installation/construction phase:
• Coordination with the contractor and the City
• Responding to contractor RFI’s
• Keeping the community informed
• Streamlining the review and approval process
• Assuring the City’s and community’s vision is realized
Communicating with the Team and City
BA’s systematic communication approach ensures that the appropriate information is distributed in a timely and precise manner. Randy
Hollingworth and Kirk Olney will be the focal points on all communication and coordination efforts internally with BA, as well as externally
with the City of Sunny Isles Beach staff and subconsultants. Randy’s contact information is: Email: Rhollingworth@Bermelloajamil.com
and cell phone is (786) 486-5269. Kirk’s contact information is Kolney@Bermelloajamil.com and phone is (305) 860-3709.
To the degree desired by the City, lead technical professionals may coordinate directly with the City staff or management, as necessary.
Successful delivery of services to our clients involves basic parameters in communication as shown on the graphic below.
“Chain of Command” and point of contact for each
discipline shall be established at the beginning of
the project. A team directory will be distributed to all
involved parties.
COMMUNICATION PLAN
For each project phase, BA will prepare a schedule
for team workshops and team meetings to insure
that decisions are made when needed and the
momentum of the project remains constant
during the entire project.
TEAM MEETINGS
The Team Directory includes the entire design/
planning team and their role or responsibility,
addresses, cell numbers and e-mail addresses, the
review agency contacts and any other participants
that are involved in the project.
TEAM DIRECTORY ACTION ITEMS / HOT LIST
BA prepares a “Hot List”- a comprehensive list of
issues and action items that require resolution
by established key dates. The Hot List is always
reviewed at every team meeting and tracks the
development and/or progress of items for that
particular phase.
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Quality Assurance and Quality Control
BA has developed and implemented a thorough and comprehensive Quality Assurance
and Quality Control plan (QA/QC). Quality work is the direct result of careful, properly
sequenced production, and continuous responsible professional checking of each work
element for completion and correctness.
The responsible professionals will perform detailed checks for accuracy, errors, and
omissions before each document phase submittal review. The standard checking
procedure in our Quality Control Manual shall be utilized for production checking. The
project manager and the responsible professionals are to continuously monitor and
coordinate all aspects of the projects and check the work for inclusion of client review
comments and requirements. Furthermore, our team will review all work products
before delivery to the City.
Our QA/QC team is composed of individuals with backgrounds and experiences that
include landscape architecture, architecture, construction management, structural, and
MEP engineering. A diverse QA/QC team will ensure that the projects are reviewed and
checked from multiple points of view to:
• Ensure compliance with program requirements
• Ensure conformance with applicable codes
• Ensure constructability
• Ensure conformance with the construction budget
• Ensure that the long-term operation and maintenance of the project is consistent with the City’s expectations
The following are the principles behind our QA/QC plan:
Keep the BA Team Together for the Duration of the Project
As each project begins, BA mobilizes the entire team, who from day one become familiar with the City’s project goals, objectives,
and criteria. Projects are not passed on from one group to another during their execution. This insures consistent involvement of
the team day one.
Listen to the Client
At the beginning of each project, BA will work with the City to set project goals and expectations and identify key issues. The BA
team then develops conceptual alternative solutions that address the issues and tests each alternative against the goals and
criteria to ensure complete and balanced decisions.
Document the Progress and Decisions Thoroughly
Processes and decisions are documented in detail identifying action items, due dates, and responsible personnel. Accurate
record-keeping and communications avoid misunderstandings and costly backtracking.
Conduct Methodical Plan Checks and Reviews
Reviews are regularly scheduled with pre-published agendas, checkpoints and criteria checks. Any changes are corrected
immediately and checked again. These reviews ensure coordination and accuracy among documents, which in turn provide a sound
basis for reliable cost estimates and quality control.
Doral Central Park, Doral, FL
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Getting Community “Buy-In”
Comprehensive community input is critical for the success of any municipal project. Successful public spaces are “owned” by the
community in which they sit and it is critical throughout the design process to nourish that sense of ownership. We have discovered with
years of working in local communities that when a community becomes truly involved, all aspects of the project development are easier
and the transition from concept to construction is less disruptive and more acceptable to the community. Our team has an in-house, fully
experienced professional involvement group that will work closely with all of the stakeholders associated with each assignment.
BA’s Public Involvement group is led by Tere Garcia, an architect and urban planner by trade, Ms. Garcia has over 30 years of experience
in the fields of planning, public participation, government and media relations. BA has provided successful public involvement programs
to multiple government agencies and municipalities throughout South Florida.
BA’s Management Capacity
As one of South Florida’s leading design firms, BA has a staff of more than 100 professionals in its Miami and Fort Lauderdale offices.
The assigned staff will be thoroughly committed and available to perform and complete each assignment on time and within budget for
the City of Sunny Isles Beach.
Our eight subconsultant firms have extensive experience in landscape architectural project types and sufficient staff to meet the labor
needs of their specific task for each assignment.
Currently Under Contract
BA has been providing these similar continuing scopes of services for various municipalities in Florida for the past 15 years. At present,
BA has the following projects under design or at various stages of development:
• Doral Central Park (City of Doral)
• Doral Cultural Center (City of Doral)
• Hollywood Boulevard Streetscape (City of Hollywood)
• Snake Creek Pedestrian Trails (City of North Miami Beach)
• Pompano Beach McNair Park (City of Pompano Beach)
• Pompano Beach Kester Park (City of Pompano Beach)
• Matheson Hammock West Elevated Boardwalk (Miami Dade County Parks and Recreation)
• Amelia Earhart Recreation Park (Miami Dade County Parks and Recreation)
• Matheson Hammock Recreation Trail (Miami Dade County Parks and Recreation)
• Cagni Park (City of North Miami)
Staffing Commitment
The BA team does not anticipate any difficulties handling the workload likely to result from the tasks assigned from this contract. As
repeatedly demonstrated with our previous work on similar projects for different municipalities and government agencies, BA is dedicated
to committing its professional resources to ensure the highest workforce flexibility and responsiveness to the City of Sunny Isles Beach.
We are “on-call” as needed. The depth and strength of our experience allow us to perform successfully on all of our contracts, respond
promptly, and keep projects on schedule. Our careful selection of the team for this project was made to bring together key people/firms
who we have collaborated with on projects in the past. Every one of our subconsultants has previously worked with BA; therefore, no
learning curve is required.
We believe that in every project we undertake, we become an extension of the City staff. We are conscious that City staff have a better “lay
of the land” than an outside consultant. City staff is in direct touch with administrative and elected officials. We rely on their knowledge
of the City, their relationship to the citizens/stakeholder groups, and the specific peculiarities of the projects. There are also technical
items in which City staff must play a significant decision-making role, such as in the CIP, cost recovery, and others. We will work hand in
hand with City staff on these essential technical items. Once we are selected and accept a contract, we are committed to the endeavor’s
success, no matter what effort it takes.
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BA Technological Capabilities
Internally, BA works with the Deltek Vision Software to manage professional services for the entire project lifecycle. The software platform
increases labor utilization with advanced resource planning performance, drives project success and improves on-time delivery.
BA strives to be at the forefront of computer technology and in order to continue to respond to our client’s needs, our team of over 27
employees, has experience in extensive design software capabilities. This includes AutoCAD and Revit, a Building Information Modeling
system, which is a process of generating and managing building data during its lifecycle. We believe using BIM allows us to improve
visualization, improve productivity due to easy retrieval on information, increase coordination of construction documents, embed and link
vital information for vendors and increase the speed of delivery of documents. Additionally, BA utilizes graphic software such as Sketch-
Up, Podium, Lumion, and 3D Studio Max for rendering as well.
BA’s Approach and its Familiarity in Designing for Sustainability, Resiliency and Sea Level Rise
BA team’s experience in sustainability, resiliency and sea level rise includes working closely with Broward County Environmental Protection &
Growth Management Department (EPGMD) and a network of community, academic and government partners to understand how sea level rise
impacts flood risks related to the South Florida marine community in past years.
Sea levels in South Florida are expected to be 14 to 26 inches higher in the next 50 years, and Broward County requires that all capital projects
consider the impacts of sea level rise and assess the vulnerability of facilities including utilities, surface water management, and other infrastructure.
In the past years, BA has planned and designed infrastructure projects for many coastal and maritime projects like Sullivan Park in Deerfield
Beach, Terminal 25 in Port Everglades, Terminals A, B and V in Miami, the Coastal Resiliency Study for the City of Marathon, and Adaptation Action
Area Plan for Cocoplum Beach, Monroe County as well as the Ocean Cay and Stirrup Cay projects in the Bahamas.
Cocoplum Beach Adaptation Area, Cocoplum, FL
Accommodating for sea-level rise with terminal design 11.5 ft above grade, as well as resiliency and durability of 750+ ft anchored bulkhead at PortMiami.
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BA is
accessible,
responsive and
supportive to
our Clients
We relate
to the local
community
that we
serve
WHY CHOOSE THE BA TEAM?
The BA Team will spare no effort in the analysis, design, and development of design alternatives to meet the City’s objectives
The final goal is the development of projects that are aesthetically pleasing, historically sensitive and
implementable. Our portfolio of urban park and public open space projects illustrates our ability to achieve
this goal for the City of Sunny Isles Beach on such an important assignment.
We are accessible, responsive and supportive to our Clients
As an extension of our client’s staff, we are joint collaborators, offering years of acquired expertise in the
advancement of our projects. We strive to be accommodating, open-minded and responsive to all ideas and
determinate in our recommendations.
We relate to the local community that we serve
Within our creative design process, we provide options for different alternatives to what a community can
become. We clarify ideas and expand upon concepts while assisting community leaders in decision-making
that is integral to the successful implementation of our projects. As advocates for the community, we always
strive to serve its best interest.
We are experienced in the development of Parks and Recreation Type Projects
Over the course of 30 years, BA has led the completion of various parks and recreation projects throughout
South Florida. Our process provides innovative and sustainable design solutions that celebrate the natural
environment and complement the built environment.
We are cost conscious
Every project is important to us. We are cognizant of the professional time required to carry out this project
and will strive to give the City of Sunny Isles Beach and your residents the best value for their money.
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Sample Project Schedule
At this early stage, the scope of each assigned project has not been determined and therefore it is difficult for our team to determine a timeline for any specific assignment. Once our team is awarded a project, we will meet with City of Sunny Isles Beach staff to determine a realistic time
schedule for each project scope. A sample of the type of schedule the BA Team would maintain is indicated below. The time frames and tasks will vary depending on the scope of each project. We will routinely update this schedule throughout each project to assure the City’s expectations
are met and that key components in the programs are completed on schedule.
TASK I - Project Kick off Meeting
TASK II - Existing Conditions and Base Plans
Site Vist/ Review Existing Conditons
Preparation and Review of Base Plans
Conduct Appropriate Surveys
Geotechnical Investigations
Meetings to Refine Program and Review Opportunities and
Constraints
Preliminary Meetings with Permitting Agencies
TASK III - Plan Design Alternatives
Preparation of Conceptual Alternatives
Presentation of Alternatives
TASK IV - Preferred Plan Selection and Refinement
Alternative Design Refinement
Site Plans/Architectural/Engineering Design
Preliminary Order of Magnitude Cost
Presentation of Schematic Design/Review
TASK V - Design Development
Architecture/Engineering
Hardscape/Landscaping/Lighting
Cost Estimate
Presentation/Review
TASK VI - Construction Documents
60% Submittal
Architecture/Engineering
Hardscape/Landscaping/Lighting
Construction Specification Outline
Updated Cost Estimate
Plan Submission
Review
90% Submittal
Architecture
Engineering
Hardscape/Landscaping/Lighting
Irrigation
Construction Specifications
Updated Cost Estimate
Permitting Agencies
City Review
100% Submittal
Architecture
Engineering
Hardscape/Landscaping/Lighting
Irrigation
Construction Specifications
Updated Cost Estimate
Preliminary Construction Schedule
Regulatory Permitting
TASK VII - Bidding/Award/Construction/Closeout
Bidding and Award
Construction Administration
Closeout
Meetings with City Staff
Month 10 Month 11 Month 12 Month 24
SAMPLE PROJECT SCHEDULE (TO BE DETERMINED)
Sunny Isles Beach Landscape Architectural Projects
Month 5 Month 6
Meetings with Community Meetings with Permitting Agencies
Month 7 Month 8 Month 9Month 1 Month 2 Month 3 Month 4
4.4 | MINORITY BUSINESSSouth City Beach Park, Hallandale Beach, FL
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BA has assembled a team of highly qualified local talent and we are committed to including minority business enterprises on our team
including:
• Cordova Rodriguez & Associates, Inc. (MBE, SBE, CBE, DBE & WBE)
• Hammond & Associates, Inc. (MBE, DBE, SBE & MWBE)
• Craig A. Smith & Associates, LLC (CAS) (S/MBE)
• Tierra South Florida, Inc. (TSG) (MBE)
BA is a 95% hispanic-owned non-certified minority business, due to our size. BA understands the importance of utilizing minority
businesses and suppliers. BA is privileged to be just one example of the success that is attainable within the established programs that
assist and encourage minority vendors and supplies. Our Vendor Diversity Initiative Policy is as follows:
• Increase company awareness of the Vendor Diversity Initiative objectives and opportunities;
• Give every reasonable business opportunity to small, minority, women-owned businesses to participate as direct suppliers,
contractors, and subconsultants for BA.
BA recognizes our responsibility to reach-out to minority-owned firms and is committed to providing development opportunities for them.
BA continuously works with these firms and in return include them as members of our project.
4.4 MINORITY BUSINESS
East Atlantic Blvd. Streetscape Improvements - Pompano Beach, FL
4.5 | PAST PERFORMANCE - REFERENCESLes Salines Linear Park, Port Louis, Mauritius
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Pompano Beach CRA Continuing Services Contract for Landscape Architecture and McNair Park Pompano Beach
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Horacio Danovich
CIP Engineer | City of Pompano Beach CRA
501 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Suite 1, Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Ph: 954.786.7834
Email: Horacio.Danovich@copbfl.com
City of Homestead Continuing Professional Architectural
and Engineering Services Contract and Homestead Sports
Complex
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Pedro Reynaldos
Director, Parks & Recreation | City of Homestead
350 SE 6th Avenue, Homestead, FL 33030
Ph: 305.224.4570
Email: preynaldos@cityofhomestead.com
North Cagni Park, North Miami, FL
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Jeff Geimer
Capital Project Manager | City of North Miami
776 NE 125th Street, North Miami, FL 33261
Ph: 305.893.6511
Email: jgeime@northmiamifl.gov
4.5 PAST PERFORMANCE - REFERENCES
McNair Park Expansion, Pompano Beach, FL
Homestead Sports Complex, Homestead, FL
North Cagni Park, North Miami, FL
5 | CONTRACT FORMSUrban Master Plan, Coral Springs, FL
06/23/2022
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ADDENDUM # 1
DATE: THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2022
TO: ALL PLANHOLDERS
FROM: GENESIS CUEVAS, PURCHASING MANAGER
RFP NO.: RFQ 22-06-01 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT SERVICES
Please attach this addendum to the documents in your possession and include the Acknowledgement
of Addenda form with your response incorporated with the Request for Qualifications.
Q1. Please clarify which of the six required sections for RFQ NO 22-06-01 for landscape architecture
services count towards the 15 page limit defined in section 5.1. Are resumes, licenses and forms
included?
A1. The 15 page limit will be applied towards each evaluation criteria identified in Section 4-
Evaluation Criteria. No more than 15 pages each to address each criteria referenced in Section
4. Resumes, licenses and forms are not included towards the 15 page limit.
Q2. Can you also clarify which form is the cover page form referred to on page 22 of the RFP?
A2. Provide the RFP # and title, the Firm’s name; the name, address, telephone number and
email of the contact person; and the date of the proposal, in addition to ensuring the Bid Form
1 is included as well. The cover page should also include, briefly stating the proposers’
understanding of the work to be done, the commitment to perform the work within the
required time period, a statement why the Firm believes they are the best qualified to perform
the work.
Q3. Page 18 indicates submittals shall be no more than 15 pages, Is that 15 pages single-sided or double-
sided? Would the City consider increasing the 15-page limit in order for a thoughtful response?
A3. Please refer to answer # 1 above.
Q4. Page 19 shows that 2.5 points are allotted for MBE, can subconsultants fill this role?
A4. In accordance with Florida Statute 287.055, Acquisition of professional architectural,
engineering, landscape architectural, or surveying and mapping services; definitions;
procedures; contingent fees prohibited; penalties; Section 2. (b): In determining whether
a firm is qualified, the agency shall consider such factors as the ability of
professional personnel; whether a firm is a certified minority business enterprise;
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If your firm is a certified minority business enterprise as defined by the Florida
Small and Minority Business Assistance Act of 1985, include your certification.
Q5. Page 9 indicated the prime must have licensed architects on staff, but page 10 indicates the prime
firm must be a registered Landscape Architect, please confirm.
A5. The proposing firm must state an affirmative statement and submission of evidence must
be included with the Firm’s response indicating that the Firm’s assigned key professional staff
possess all licenses and certifications required for the proposed discipline.
Q6. As currently worded, we believe that the indemnity provision section 1.26 on page 5 of the proposal
is not in compliance with FL Statute 725.08 and is unenforceable. Please consider rewording same to
conform with the statute. Suggested language per FL Statutes 725.08: “The design professional shall
indemnify and hold harmless the agency, and its officers and employees, from liabilities, damages, losses,
and costs, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys' fees, to the extent caused by the negligence,
recklessness, or intentionally wrongful conduct of the design professional and other persons employed or
utilized by the design professional in the performance of the contract.”
A6. The Proposer must provide and state any and all exceptions to this RFQ, specifications, the
Terms and Conditions as stated on page 25 of the RFQ.
Q7. “As currently worded, we believe that the indemnity provision section 1.35 on page 7 of the proposal
is not in compliance with FL Statute 725.08 and is unenforceable. Please consider rewording same to
conform with the statute. Suggested language per FL Statutes 725.08: “The design professional shall
indemnify and hold harmless the agency, and its officers and employees, from liabilities, damages, losses,
and costs, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys' fees, to the extent caused by the negligence,
recklessness, or intentionally wrongful conduct of the design professional and other persons employed or
utilized by the design professional in the performance of the contract.”
A7. The Proposer must provide and state any and all exceptions to this RFQ, specifications, the
Terms and Conditions as stated on page 25 of the RFQ.
6 | EXCEPTIONSE. Atlantic Boulevard, Pompano Beach, FL
| 59CONTINUING SERVICES FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES | RFQ 22-06-01
BA has no exceptions to the terms and conditions in this RFQ No. 22-06-01.
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