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RECEIVED
APR 0 8 2009
To:
Sunny Isles Beach Government Center
18070 Collins Avenue, City Clerk
First Floor Meeting Room
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
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Office 01 the CI Clerk
We appreciate the opportunity to introduce our firm to you. Founded in 2001, Link
Construction Group is an award-winning local full service general contractor. We
excel in out of the ground construction, as well as, Design-Build, Hospitality, Office,
Industrial, Institutional, Retail Shopping Centers, demolition and renovations, and
related construction as Interior Tenant Improvements. We have the experience, the
technology, the resources, and the desire to meet any challenge. At Link Construc-
tion Group, we are poised on the threshold of the future, ready to serve your needs.
By consistently completing projects on-time, within budget, and to the highest level
of satisfaction we have built a solid reputation. We perform to the same rigorous
standards for safety, quality, and client satisfaction on each and every project we
build. Additionally, we bring many years of hands-on construction expertise to all of
our projects. As your construction services provider, we serve as a staff extension,
managing every detail and facilitating the process to meet your needs.
The construction process begins by clearly defining your needs. Once these pa-
rameters have been established, we then implement our value management proce-
dures that streamline the construction method and recommend cost-savings ideas
for quality improvements without sacrificing the integrity of the project's construction
or completion. Regardless of project size or complexity, our commitment to servic-
ing you is unparalleled.
We look forward to working with you and welcome the opportunity you have af-
forded us.
Thank you for your interest and consideration.
Guillermo Fernandez, President
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1. History of the Firm:
Link Construction Group was founded in 2001, by Guillermo Fernandez, President and Miguel Cerra,
Vice President. Articles of Incorporation were filed April 16, 2001, with State of Florida. Key Manage-
ment has grown to include Miguel Quesada, Director of Operations, Manny Fernandez, Chief Estima-
tor, Orlando Ceballos, Pre-Construction and Post-Construction Management, as well as many other
Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Assistant Estimators, Superintendents and Assistant
Superintendents with over 200 combined years of experience in the construction industry.
2. Anticipated Changes During the Project:
We as a company do not anticipate any changes to take place over the course of this project.
3. Locations:
Corporate Headquarters: 7003 N. Waterway Drive Suite 218, Miami, FL 33155
Jobsite Office (Causeway): 1815 NE 123 Street, Miami, FL 33181
Jobsite Office (Mt. Sinai): 4300 Alton Road, Miami Beach, FL
4. Location of Office that will involved during pre-construction and construction phases services:
The location of the office will be at our corporate headquarters, 7003 N. Waterway Drive, Suite 218,
Miami, FL 33155, for all pre-construction planning and phasing and construction phase. As well dur
ing the construction phase, a jobsite trailer may be placed on site to facilitate accessibility to the site
for our project manager and superintendent. We are dedicated to making the best choice in office
location to best serve the project and the city.
5. Contractor's Project Team:
Please see attached employee spreadsheet, listing all current employees, years in title and years of
construction experience. Key personnel for this project for the pre-construction phase will be: Gui
lIermo Fernandez, Manny Fernandez and Orlando Ceballos. Key Personnel for this project during the
construction phase, and for the course of this project will be: Guillermo Fernandez, Miguel Cerra,
Miguel Quesada, Orlando Ceballos, and Ron Conn.
6. Organization and Responsibility:
Link Construction Group adopts a program of policies, procedures and responsibilities required to pro
vide confidence with an eye on the desired characteristics that have been obtained to help ensure the
project will perform its intended function for its design life. Quality control actions includes: examin
ing, checking and inspecting in-process and completed work, and materials sampling and testing du
ring production and construction, as a means of controlling and measuring the characteristics and con
formity of an item, process, or feature to established requirements.
7. Recent Project Experience:
Please see attached sheets of recent project experience, including projects of similar size, including
the client references and contact information.
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8. Construction Scheduling:
Effective governance of the project ultimately lies with the skill of our on-site staff to monitor and man
age the schedule and control costs. Our project manager and superintendent are trained in the use of
all software employed at Link and attend quarterly in-house staff meetings to learn and enforce the
best practices from previous and current projects. Our Project Manager is held responsible for the
schedule and reviews it with the Superintendent and the Director of Operations weekly, daily if
needed.
9. What Link can "bring to the table":
Structured into its motto, "The first thing we build is "The Relationship", the firm prides itself on being a
highly respected business, which strives to understand clients' needs, build a strong foundation of
trust, and ultimately promote long-last client relationships. Link Construction Group, has earned a
solid reputation as an outstanding South Florida General Contracting and Construction Management
business. Also please see attached licenses and financial strength information.
10. Projected Workload:
Please see attached project workload
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Guillermo Fernandez President 7.5 19
Miguel Cerra Vice President 7.5 20
Mike Quesada Director Operations 8 21
Ina Ahearn Human Resources 19 26
Rebecca Gonzalez Accounting 8 15
Rebecca Gerrish Marketing 4 4
Manny Fernandez Senior Estimator 28 28
Jonathan Taylor Junior Estimator 4 4
Hector Diaz Junior Estimator 3.5 8
Albert Santelices Project Manager 8 10
Andrew Vinals Project Manager 8 12
Fernando Yepes Project Manager 18 22
Javier Isturiz Project Manager 12 22
Nicholas Fuoco Project Manager 6 11
Orlando Ceballos Project Manager 15 18
Jennifer Quiles Asst. Project Mgr 3 3
Luis Reyes Asst. Project Mgr 4 7
Jessica Bandarian Asst. Project Mgr 2 5
Amany Solan Asst. Project Mgr 2.5 2.5
Angel Arguelles Superintendent 13 13
Ernesto Silva Superintendent 8 11
Gregory High Superintendent 25 29
JB Nelson Superintendent 5.5 7
Kayro Fonseca Superintendent 4 6
Nicholson Pierre Superintendent 22 38
Alex Quesada Superintendent 10 15
Rick Perrin Superintendent 10 12
Ronald Conn Superintendent 20 25
Link Construction Group Inc. has no judgments, suits, claims, arbitrations or back charges
asserted or awarded.
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Guillermo Fernandez
President
B,S. from Florida International University, Construction Management
State of Florida General Contractor, Lic. #CGC059565
Background: Guillermo Fernandez, a resident of Miami Florida, brings more than 15 years of
construction experience to his present role of company president. Mr. Fernandez has worked
on and managed projects ranging from $.5 million to $20 million including tenant improve-
ments, new construction, renovation's, health care projects, government centers, office build-
ings, institutional facilities, and residential properties. Guillermo is responsible for the daily
management of all Link Construction Group business activities and management systems. He
is also one of two Project Executives on all Link Construction Group jobs, In addition, Gui-
llermo is actively involved in many construction industry related organizations including the Na-
tional Association of Industrial and Office Products (NAIOP), Florida East Coast Chapter of As-
sociated Builders and Contractors (ABC), Building Owners and Managers Association
(BOMA), Latin Builders Association (LBA), etc,
Experience: Mr. Fernandez co-founded Link construction Group in 2001, Prior to establishing
Link Construction Group, Guillermo worked with The Tower Group, as project manager where
he successfully completed over one million square feet of office and warehouse space totaling
in excess of $42 million dollars. Additional project management experience centered around
Gomez Construction Company, where he supervised and managed governmental, HUD and
healthcare related projects. Throughout his professional career, Guillermo has performed a
variety of functions from permit plans expeditor where he acquired a vast knowledge of work-
ing with the local building departments, land planning and development of residential and com-
mercial projects.
Miguel Cerra
Vice President
B.S, from Florida International University, Construction Management
State of Florida General Contractor, Lic, #CGC059120
Background: Miguel Cerra, a resident of Miami Florida, brings more than 16 years of construc-
tion experience to his present role of company vice president. Mr. Cerra has worked on and
managed projects ranging from $,5 million to $20 million including hospitals I health care pro-
jects, tenant improvements, commercial I office properties, renovation's, government centers,
mid-rise condominiums, high-rise condominiums, educational facilities and housing, manufac-
turing I distribution facilities, Air Port I Sea Port projects, and single family residential proper-
ties. Miguel is responsible for the daily management of all Link Construction Groups' business
activities and management systems. He is also one of two Project Executives on all Link Con-
struction Group jobs. In addition, Miguel is involved in many construction industry related or-
ganizations including the National Association of Industrial and Office Products (NAIOP), Flor-
ida East Coast Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), Building Owners and
Managers Association (BOMA), Latin Builders Association (LBA), FlU Alumni Advisory Coun-
sel, etc.
Experience: Mr. Cerra co-founded Link Construction Group in 2001. Prior to establishing Link
Construction Group, Miguel worked for Chase Construction where he got his initial start in the
construction business. There he worked as project manager where he successfully completed
a vast amount of various projects where his responsibilities included but were not limited to
project management procedures, project estimating, bid documentation, all project correspon-
dence, and various administrative procedures as well. From there, Miguel developed addi-
tional experience while with Lemartec Engineering and Construction. Additional construction
experience started in the Architectural field where Miguel worked with Group M Architects as a
draftsman and processor. From there he grew with Chase Construction Company once again
focused on project management and estimating. Throughout his professional career, Miguel
has performed most all function related to construction and construction management and has
managed a portfolio in excess of $ 100 Million Dollars in construction prior to forming Link Con-
struction Group, Inc,
Miguel Quesada
Director of Operations
Florida International University, Construction Management
State of Florida General Contractor, Lie. #CGC1504782
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Background: Miguel Quesada, a resident of Miami Florida, brings more than 19 years of con-
struction experience to his present role of senior project manager. His experience includes such
projects as luxury residential condominiums, large scale retail centers, industrial/commercial
warehouse parks, health care facilities, large distribution centers, Interior office and tenant build
outs, restaurants and custom homes. Mike is responsible for the overall management of all Link
Construction Group's projects. This first hand knowledge of the daily activities facilitates in the
overall completion of all our projects; on time, on budget and with the clients full satisfaction.
His duties range from coordinating the initial design teams to obtaining the Certificate of Occu-
pancy including scheduling, material procurement, vendor and sub contractor coordination, re-
views of submittals and shop drawings & permitting.
After earning a degree in Building Construction, he served as a superintendent, project manager,
estimator & construction manager. He has successfully completed over 11 Million square feet of
product valued at over 550 Million Dollars.
Experience:
2004- Present
Link Construction Group- Director of Operations
Responsible for overseeing all Construction Management and General Contracting projects
2000 to 2004
JEM Construction Services, Inc. - Director and Vice President
Responsible for overseeing all Construction Management and General Contracting projects
1998 to 2000
CM Solutions, Inc. - Construction Manager & Consultant
Projects Include Brandsmart USA (electronic super store)
Hampton Inn Suites (6 story hotel),
1996 to 1998
Tower Group, Inc. - Project Manager
Projects include Panalpina Freight Forwarders, International Corporate Park Industrial Fa-
cility
1995 to 1996
Adler Group Construction, Inc.- Superintendent
Projects include Hellmann International Freight Forwarders
1990 to 1995
WalbridgelGerrits Construction, Inc. - Superintendent & Project Manager
Projects include Oakwood Plaza (retail center), Renovations & Additions to Miami Chil-
dren's & Baptist Hospital. Large scale residential condominiums (Over 1500 Units)
1986 to 1990
Turner Construction Company, Inc.- Assistant Superintendent
Projects include Fisher Island Condominiums, Oceanside II, 1/1, IV- Sea Side I & II. (high
rise luxury condominiums)
Manny Fernandez
Chief Estimator
Background: Manny Fernandez, a resident of Miami Florida, brings more than 12 years of extensive field and super-
visory construction experience as Chief Estimator. His experience includes such projects as Parks and Recreation,
Public Sector, Office and Professional Condominiums, Large Scale Retail Centers, Industrial I Commercial Ware-
house Parks, Healthcare and Hospital Facilities, Large Distribution Centers, Interior Office and Tenant Build Outs,
Restaurants and Hospitality. Manny is responsible to prepare selective sections of schematic, design development
and construction document estimates for one or more disciplines on various construction projects. Further responsibili-
ties include soliciting Subcontractor bids, evaluating scopes of work, preparing quantity surveys, detailed scopes of
work, reviewing project plans and specifications so that our Client expectations are met by obtaining competitive pric-
ing for complete scope of work. for the overall bid process of our estimates from pre bid through the entire building
process. His first hand knowledge of estimating, supervision and project management facilitates in the overall comple-
tion of our projects; on time, on budget and with the clients full satisfaction.
Project involvement from bidding stages preparing quantities, take-ofts, contacting subcontractors, and handing out all
the required documents. Meeting prospective project owners for a walk through and to follow up on work performance
(to clear up questions). Prepare bid package's for commercial, residential, retail and healthcare jobs.
Experience:
2006- Present Link Construction Group- Chief Estimator
Responsible for overseeing all the bidding process and project estimates for all of our projects.
responsible to prepare selective sections of schematic, design development and construction docu
ment estimates for one or more disciplines on various construction projects.
2002-2006
1996-2002
Education:
1981-1996
JCllnternational, Inc. Miami, FL- Chief Estimator
Bidding on projects ranging from one to twenty million dollars in size, Compose complete estimates
on hard bids, design built, school board at risk projects and JOC projects. Coor- dinate and buyout
projects awarded, compose scopes of work for contract development and pass on to the as
signed P.M. Attend negotiations with owners and NE firm's teams on design build and con
ceptual bids, Support PM's prior and during project duration,
Phillips-Adler Construction, Inc. Miami, FL-Chief Estimator
Compose complete estimates on Government, Private and Institutional projects, Estimating con
sisted of hard bids, conceptual estimating and design built projects, Attend all negotiations with the pro
ject owners and NE finns. Coordinate and buy-out projects. Support P.M. on projects during transi
tions and project progress.
From 1980 to 1996 worked for one other General contractor perfonning estimating and project manag
ing commercial, institutional, private and public projects. Some projects listed below.
University of Miami-Construction Management and Business Law
Project History: (This is a consolidated list of projects)
. Brickell Place condominiums 26 stories $ 65,000,000.00 . University of Miami Food Court $ 2,625,000.00
. Brickell Key condominiums 28 stories $ 72,000,000.00 . Pinecrest Sr. High Gymnasium $ 7,125,000.00
. Miami Dade county public schools $ 1 to $ 25,000,000,00 . Bahama Breeze Restaurant $ 2,120,000.00
. Broward county public schools $ 1 to $ 15,000,000.00 . Miracle Center Shops & Cinemas $ 42,000,000.00
. Naval Projects $ 1 to $ 30,000,000.00 . Various Projects at Turkey Point $ 150,000.00 to $ 1,5
. U.S. Department of Justice project $ 1,250,000.00 Million
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Orlando Ceballos
Project Manager
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Background: With over eighteen years of experience in the construction field, Orlando has the
ability to establish and maintain a high level of professionalism, customer trust, and confidence.
His job experience encumbers commercial, retail, hospital, and the school board. He manages
strong customer focus by maintaining the clients needs and strives to meet their expectations
and schedules. His experience encompasses projects such as retail centers, healthcare facili-
ties, condominium complexes, restaurants, multi-story buildings, tenant build-outs and industrial
warehouses.
His daily responsibilities include: Arrange Meeting Schedule, Prepare Project Schedule, Material
Sourcing, Follow-up's, Retaining Client Approval on Submittals, Consolidate Monthly I Quarterly
Reports. Serves as the primary company representative responsible for managing all adminis-
trative and technical requirements for construction projects. Supervises all activities related to
contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, and schedule to ensure pro-
jects are completed in a quality, profitable, and timely manner.
Experience:
2007- PresentLink Construction Group- Project Manager
Projects Include:
. City of Miami Springs Recreation Center
. Our Lady of Lourdes Media Center
. Speedway Center I
. Speedway Center II
2004-2007 Lennar Properties.-Senior Project Manager
Projects include:
. Villas at Carmel
. Bali at Oasis
. Tuscany Village
2003-2004 Zurqui Construction Services-Pre-construction Services / Project Manager
Projects include:
. African Heritage Music Hall- Multi Level Event & Music Theater - Miami
. Kinloch Park Elementary- School Kitchen - Miami
. Lincoln Gardens Modernization- Public Housing - Miami
. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park- Recreation Building - Miami
Key Personnel Resumes'
Ronald Conn
Superintendent
Background / Job Assignment Ron is a dedicated, well organized employee that posses a strong leadership ability.
He has a high level of competency and has earned a reputation of being trusted and well respected in the construc-
tion industry. Has worked in various different types of construction such as commercial, residential, and HRS.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE:
2008- Present Link Construction Group- Project Superintendent
As Project Superintendent, Ron's duties include quality control oversight for subcontractors weekly
safety meetings and monthly safety inspections, on-site coordination of subcontractor field perform-
ance, communication and teamwork, implements the construction schedule, job logs and daily re-
ports, preparation of Requests for Information (RFls), tracking review of submittals, handles all
punch-out, coordinates all inspections and filing and logging meeting minutes.
Projects include:
. Giralda
. University Federal
2005-2008
1999-2005
1992-1999
1992-1987
1987-1986
Weintraub Construction.- Superintendents
Projects include:
. One Aventura
. Lofts in the Grove
PRM Engineering and Contracting, Inc. - General Superintendent
Projects include:
. 3 Story terminal Addition at Miami International Airport
. Red Reef Park
. Hillsborough Marina, Restroom, Parking Lot, Boat Slips and Dock
. Boca Raton Water Authority- 3 million Gallon Water Tank
. Miami Dade Water and Sewer Authority- Sewer Main and Lift Station
. Jupiter Farms Park- Baseball Field, Grandstand, Closing Station, Well and Water
Treatment Plant.
Urban Construction-Superintendent
Hamlet Development-Superintendent
Matrix Construction-Supertintendent
1986-1984
1984-1980
1976-1980
Bil/form-Assistant Superintendent
Wessell Construction-Superintendent
South Florida Carpentry Union
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James Archer Smith Park
Client:
T aubco Realty LLC
9551 E Bay Harbor Drive
Bay Harbour Islands, FL 33154
305-861-8085
Project consists of a four story, 160,490 sq ft, mixed
use commercial, office and retail building. Four
story parking garage - 135,797 sq ft.
Year Completed-January 2010
Fees paid to firm-ongoing
Cost of Construction-$21 ,000,000.00
Delivery Method-Negotiated
Miami Springs Community Center
Client:
City of Homestead
790 North Homestead Blvd
Homestead, FL 33030
305-224-4400
Project consists of the demolition of an existing
park, and the construction of a totally new park.
Year Completed-July 2009
Fees paid to firm-ongoing
Cost of Construction-$3,000,OOO.00
Delivery Method-Qualification & Competitive
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City of Miami Springs
201 West Ward Drive
Miami Springs, FL 33166-5289
305-805-5000
Out of the Ground, Multi-Story 34,000 Sq. Ft.
bldg, Demolition & New Parking Lot
Year Completed-anticipated July 2009
Fees paid to firm-ongoing
Cost of Construction-$5,800,OOO.00
Delivery Method-Design-Build
Client:
City of Aventura
19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, FL 33180
305-466-8900
A seven acre park site featuring a sports field,
playground, basketball court & fitness center.
Year Completed-2008
Fees paid to firm-complete
Cost of Construction-$3,200,000.00
Delivery Method-Qualification & Competitive
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Giralda PB, LLC
2222 Ponce De Leon Blvd Suite 500
Coral Gables, FL 33134
305-442-6472
Project consists of a 30,000 sq ft mixed use
commercial, office, retail building.
Year Completed-late 2009
Fees paid to firm-ongoing
Cost of Construction-$2,000,OOO.00
Delivery Method-Negotiated
St. Thomas University
Client:
St. Thomas University
16401 NW 37th Avenue
Miami Gardens, FL 33054
305-628-6546
Ground-up, four story, student residence hall,
and study areas.
Year Completed-2007
Fees paid to firm-N/A
Cost of Construction-$4,300,000.00
Delivery Method-Design Build
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Client:
Miami Dade County Parks and Recreation
275 NW 2nd Street
Miami, FL 33128
305-755-7800
Project consists of the demolition of an existing
park, and the construction of a totally new park.
Year Completed-2004
Fees paid to firm-complete
Cost of Construction-$2,800,OOO.00
Delivery Method-CM @ Risk GMP Contract
African Heritage Music Hall
Client:
Miami Dade County Parks and Recreation
275 NW 2nd Street
Miami, FL 33128
305-755-7800
Project consists of the demolition of an existing
park, and the construction of a totally new park.
Year Completed-2004
Fees paid to firm-Complete
Cost of Construction-$3,200,000.00
Delivery Method-CM @ Risk, GMP
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Waterstone II Clubhouse
730 NW 107th Avenue, Suite 400
Miami, FL 33172
305-559-1951
Clubhouse and recreation center for Lennar
Homes complex.
Year Completed-2006
Fees paid to firm-Complete
Cost of Construction-$1 ,300,000.00
Delivery Method-Negotiated Bid
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Client:
Renaissance Joint Venture
730 NW 107th Avenue
Miami, FL 33172
305-559-1951
Clubhouse and recreation center for Lennar
Homes complex.
Year Completed-2006
Fees paid to firm-Complete
Cost of Construction-$3,200,OOO.00
Delivery Method-Negotiated Bid
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Client:
Renaissance Joint Venture
730 NW 107th Avenue
Miami, FL 33172
305-559-1951
Community Center, gym area, reception hall,
approx. 11,000 sq ft.
Year Completed-2007
Fees paid to firm-Complete
Cost of Construction-$1,400,OOO.00
Delivery Method-Negotiated Bid
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CPF Investment Group
2977 McFarlane Road
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
305-460-6262
150,936 square feet tilt-wall warehouse and in-
dustrial park
Year Completed-2009
Fees paid to firm-Complete
Cost of Construction-$7,900,000.00
Delivery Method-Hard Bid
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Dun and Bradstreet No:
07 -7245848
Bonding Capability:
$30,000,000.00 single project
$60,000,000,00 aggregate
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Nielson, Alter and Associates
8000 Governors Square Blvd, #101
Miami Lakes, FL 33016
Phone: 305-722-2663
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NIELSON, ALTER & ASSOCIATES
April 3, 2009
Sunny Isles Beach
18070 Collins Avenue, City Clerk
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
RE: Link Construction Group. Inc.
Request for Qualifications No. 09-03-01
Professional Construction Services
For the Heritage Park and Parking Garage
Dear Gentlemen:
Please be advised that we are the bonding agents for Link Construction Group, Inc. We
have had the privilege of providing Bid, Performance and Payment Bonds for them since
2001. Link Construction Group, Inc. is bonded through Hartford Fire Insurance
Company and has a substantial bond line of credit of $30,000,000 for single projects
and an aggregate bond line of $60,000,000.
Link Construction Group has successfully completed all of their projects that we have
bonded in a very satisfactory and professional manner and have never received any
issues from the owners, subcontractors or suppliers and they have an excellent
reputation in the construction industry.
We are very confident of their integrity and abllities and once again, would extend our
utmost recommendation on their behalf. We consider them to be among our finest
clients and hold them in the highest regard.
Naturally, any bonds that are issued will be based upon acceptable contract terms as well
as normal and standard underwriting criteria at the time of request
If we can provide any other assurance or assistance, please feel free to give us a call.
Thank you.
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Charles D. Nielson, Attorney-in-Fact
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ACOBQ CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE I DATE (MMlDD/YYYY)
04/03/2009
PRODUCER (305) 822-7800 FAX THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION
Collinsworth, Alter, Fowler, Dowling & French ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE
HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR
P. O. Box 9315 ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW.
Miami Lakes, FL 33014-9315
INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC#
INSURED Link Construction Group, Inc. INSURER A: Amerisure Mutual Ins Co 23396
7003 N. Waterway Drive INSURER B: Amerisure Insurance Co 19488
Ste. 218 INSURER c: Zurich (American Guarantee & Lia )
Miami, FL 33155 INSURER D:
INSURER E:
COVERAGES
THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING
ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR
MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH
POLICIES. AGGREGATE LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
INi': ~~~~ TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFFECTIVE POLICY EXPIRATION LIMITS
GENERAL LIABILITY GL2031180 08/08/2008 08/08/2009 EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000
- DAMAGE TO RENTED 300,000
X COMMERCIAL GENERAL L1ABILlT'8 ANKET ADDITIONAL INSD $
- ~ CLAIMS MADE [!] OCCU" 10,000
) REQUIRED BY CONTRACT MED EXP (Anyone person) $
I-- 1,000,000
A X XCU NOT EXCL PER ENDT CG7049 PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $
X CONTRACTUAL LIAB BLANKET WAIVER OF GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2,000,000
- 2,000,000
GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: SUBROGATION PER ENDT PRODUCTS. COMP/OP AGG $
I POLICY [Xl j~g: n LOC CG7048
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY CA2047609 08/08/2008 08/08/2009 COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT
- (Ea accident) $ 1,000,000
X ANY AUTO
- BLANKET ADDITIONAL
ALL OWNED AUTOS BODILY INJURY
- (Per person) $
SCHEDULED AUTOS INSD AS REQUIRED BY
B -
X HIRED AUTOS CONTRACT PER ENDT BODILY INJURY
- $
X NON-OWNED AUTOS CA71151204 (Per accident)
-
- PROPERTY DAMAGE $
(Per accident)
GARAGE LIABILITY AUTO ONLY. EA ACCIDENT $
=J ANY AUTO OTHER THAN EA ACC $
AUTO ONLY: AGG $
EXCESS/UMBRELLA LIABILITY AUC9672553-00 08/08/2008 08/08/2009 EACH OCCURRENCE $ 5,000,000
:KJ OCCUR D CLAIMS MADE AGGREGATE $ 5,000,000
C FOLLOW-FORM $
=J DEDUCTIBLE $
RETENTION $ $
WORKERS COMPENSATION AND WC2031181 08/08/2008 08/08/2009 X I WC STATU. I IOJ~'
EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY BLANKET WAIVER OF EL. EACH ACCIDENT 1,000,000
B ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE $
OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? SUBROGATION PER ENDT E.L. DISEASE. EA EMPLOYEE $ 1,000,000
If yes, describe under WCOO0313 1,000,000
SPECIAL PROVISIONS below E.L. DISEASE, POLICY LIMIT $
OTHt;R 08/08/2008 08/08/2009 $ 75 ,000 Li mit
Buslness Personal
A Property - Special CF2031179 Ded- $1,000 AOP/5% Wind & Hail
orm
R:ESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES / EXCLUSIONS ADDED BY ENDORSEMENT / SPECIAL PROVISIONS
e: Request for Qualification No. 09-03-01 for the Professional Construction Services for the
Heritage Park and Parking Garage
Sunny Isles Beach
City Clerk
18070 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE
EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUING INSURER WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL
..J.L DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT,
BUT FAILURE TO MAIL SUCH NOTICE SHALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY
OF ANY KIND UPON THE INSURER, ITS AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES,
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE /}If. (J . (V T'i D'
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ACORD 25 (2001/08)
IMPORTANT
If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must be endorsed. A statement
on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).
If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may
require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate
holder in lieu of such endorsement(s),
DISCLAIMER
The Certificate of Insurance on the reverse side of this form does not constitute a contract between
the issuing insurer(s), authorized representative or producer, and the certificate holder, nor does it
affirmatively or negatively amend, extend or alter the coverage afforded by the policies listed thereon.
ACORD 25 (2001/08)
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Please find listed below our ongoing projects along with their perspective completion dates:
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University Federal March 2009
Giralda Complex March 2009
Our Lady of Lourdes May 2009
Miami Springs Gymnasium & Community Center January 2010
Causeway Square February 2010
James Archer Smith Park April 2009
Mt. Sinai Medical Center To be determined tIC
Lincoln Marti Daycare School July 2009
Link Construction Group is ready to take on the Professional Construction Services for the Her-
tiage Park and Parking Garage and has the adequate staff to have the project completed on
schedule, on budget, and meeting all criteria & specifications required. Additionally, after care-
ful review of the site, plans and specifications provided our proposed "Dream Team" has deter-
mined that we can complete both Phase I & II of the project in a turn-key manner in approxi-
mately eight (8) months from contract execution. Please find listed below primary activities as
planned.
Preliminary Schedule of Primary Activities
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HERITAGE PARK & PARKING GARAGE
COIISTRUCTlotl TIME OURATlOII
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Structure for Parlting~e
Bevators
Finishes for Restrooms
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SWORN STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 287.133(3)(a)
FLORIDA STATUTES, ON PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES
THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED AND SWORN TO IN THE PRESENCE OF A NOTARY
PUBLIC OR OTHER OFFICIAL AUfHORIZED TO ADMINISTER OATHS.
1. This sworn statement is submitted
to City of Sunny Isles Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
by Link Construction Group, Inc,
for
RFP No. 09-03-01 - Professional Services for Heritage Park and Parking Garage
whose business address is
7003 N. Waterway Drive Suite 218, Miami, FL 33155
and (if applicable) its Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)
65-1103903
(If the entity had no FEIN, include the Social Security Number of the individual signing this
sworn statement:
2. I understand that a "public entity crime" as defined in Paragraph 287.133(1)(g), Florida
Statutes, means a violation of any state or federal law by a person with respect to and directly
related to the transaction of business with any public entity or with an agency or political
subdivision of any other state or of the United States, including, but not limited to, any bid or
contract for goods or services to be provided to any public entity or an agency or political
subdivision of any other state or of the United States and involving antitrust, fraud, theft,
bribery, collusion, racketeering, conspiracy, or material misrepresentation.
3. I understand that "convicted" or "conviction" as defined in Paragraph 287.133(l)(b), Florida
Statutes means a finding of guilt or a conviction of a public entity crime, with or without an
adjudication of guilt, in any federal or state trial court of record relating to charges brought by
indictment or information after July 1, 1989, as a result of a jury verdict, nonjury trial, or entry
of a plea of guilty or nolo contenders.
4. I understand that an "affiliate" as defined in Paragraph 287.133(1)(a), Florida Statutes, means:
a. A predecessor or successor of a person convicted of a public entity crime; or
b. An entity under the control of any natural person who is active in the management of the
entity and who has been convicted of a public entity come. The term "affiliate" includes
those officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, and
agents who are active in the management of an affiliate. The ownership by one person of
shares constituting a controlling interest in another person, or a pooling of equipment or
income among persons when not for fair market value under an arm's length agreement,
shall be a prima facie case that one person controls another person. A person who
knowingly enters into a joint venture with a person who has been convicted of a public
entity crime in Florida during the preceding 36 months shall be considered an affIliate.
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5. I understand that a "person" as defined in Paragraph 287.133(l)(e), Florida Statutes. means any
natural person or entity organized under the laws of any state or of the United States with the
legal power to enter into a binding contract and which bids or applies to bid on contracts for
the provision of goods or services let by a public entity, or which otherwise transacts or applies
to transact business with a public entity. The term "person" includes those officers, directors,
executives, partners, shareholders, employees. members, and agents who are active in
management of any entity.
6. Based on information and belief. the statement which I have marked below is true in a
relation to the entity submitting this sworn statement. (please indicate which one (1) of the
following three (3) statements is applicable.)
~ (1) Neither the entity submitting this sworn statement. nor any of its officers, directors,
executives, partners. shareholders, employees, members. or agents who are active in the
management of the entity, or any affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a
public entity crime within the past 36 months.
_(2) The entity submitting this sworn statement. or one or more of its officers, directors,
executives. partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the
management of the entity. or any affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a
public entity crime within the past 36 months.
_(3) The entity submitting this sworn statement. or one or more of its officers, directors,
executives, partners. shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the
management of the entity, or agents who are active in management of the entity, or any affiliate
of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime within the past 36
months. However, there has been a subsequent proceeding before a Hearing Officers of the State
of Florida, Division of Administrative Hearings and the Final Order by the Hearing Officer
determined that it was not in the public interest to place the entity submitting this sworn
statement on the convicted vendor list. (Attached is a copy of the final order.)
I UNDERSTAND TIIA T THE SUBMISSION OF THIS FORM TO THE CONTRACTING
OFFICER FOR THE PUBLIC ENTITY IDENTIFIED IN PARAGRAPH 1 (ONE) ABOVE IS
FOR THE PUBLIC ENTITY ONLY AND, THAT THIS FORM IS VALID nm.OUGH
DECEMBER 31 OF THE CALENDAR YEAR IN WHICH IT IS FILED AND FOR TIIE
PERIOD OF THE CONTRACT ENTERED INTO , WHICHEVER PERIOD IS LONGER. I
ALSO UNDERSTAND TIlAT I AM REQUIRED TO INFORM TIlE PUBLIC ENTITY
PRIOR TO ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT IN EXCESS OF THE THRESHOLD AMOUNT
PROVIDED IN SECTION 287.017, FLORIDA STATUTES FOR THE CATEGORY TWO OF
ANY~HAN INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM.
Guillermo Fernandez, President
. (3 OF AFFIANT (prmted or Typed Legal Name of Affiant)
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State of Florida of County of Miami-Dade
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 8 th
day of
April
, 2009 by
Guillermo Fernandez, President, Link Construction Group, Inc,
Notary Seal:~
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NON.COLLUSlVE AFFIDA VIT
State of
Florida)
County of
Miami-Dade)
Guillermo Fernandez
being fIrst duly sworn, deposes
and says that:
(1) He/she is the (Owner, Partner. Officer, Representative or Agent) of the Bidder that has
submitted the attached Bid;
(2) He/she is fully informed respecting the preparation and contents of the attached Bid and
of all pertinent circumstances respecting such Bid;
(3) Such Bid is genuine and is not a collusive or sham Bid;
(4) Neither the said bidder nor any of its officers, partners, owners, agents, representatives,
employees or parties in interest:. including this affiant. have in any way colluded, conspired,
connived or agreed, directly or indirectly, with any other Bidder. firm, or person to submit a
collusive or sham Bid in connection with the Work for which the attached Bid has been
submitted; or to refrain from bidding in connection with such Work; or have in any manner,
directly or indirectly, sought by agreement or collusion, or communication, or conference with
any Bidder, firm, or person to fix the price or prices in the attached Bid or of any other Bidder, or
to fix any overhead, profit, or cost elements of the Bid price or the Bid price of any other Bidder,
or to secure through any collusion, conspiracy, connivance, or unlawful agreement any
advantage against the City of Sunny Isles B each, Florida, or any person interested in the
proposed Work;
(5) The price or prices quoted in the attached Bid are fair and proper and are not tainted by
any collusion, conspiracy, connivance, or unlawful agreement on the part of the Bidder or any
other of its agents, re resentatives, owners, employees or parties in interest, including this
Mfiant
Guillermo Fernandez, President
(Printed or Typed Legal Name of Affiant)
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State of Florida of County of Miami-Dade
8th
day of
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
April
Guillermo Fernandez, President, Link Construction Group
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, 2009 by
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