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r-a Responsible Office r� 7955 NW 12 Street Suite 418 r] Miami, FL 33126 (305) 463 -8411 i (305) 463 -8477 (Fax) Principal Office 8250 Pascal Drive Punta Gorda, FL 33950 (941) 639 -2818 (941) 639 -4851 Project Manager and Contact Person Ravi Devaguptapu, P.E., PTOE President (305) 463 -8411 ravi @fteinc.net FTE is a State Certified DBE & MBE Firm 3 L, December 2 "d, 2011 City of Sunny Isles Beach Jane A. Hines, CIVIC, City Clerk 1 City Clerk's Office, Sunny Isles Beach Government Cen ' r Q n r�11 18070 Collins Avenue l �QO�i Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 city of Sunny isles Beach Cflka of the Gzy clerk Subject: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION (RFQ) #11 -11 -01 Traffic Engineering Services Dear Ms. Hines: Florida Transportation Engineering, Inc. (FTE) is pleased to submit this Request for Qualifications Statement to provide the professional Traffic Engineering Services for the City of Sunny Isles Beach. FTE has been providing Traffic and Transportation services during the 21 years of existence in Florida. FTE is a certified DBE and MBE firm and is prequalified with FDOT to offer the following services: Minor Highway Design; Traffic Engineering Studies; Traffic Signal Timing; Signing & Pavement Marking; Signalization; Highway Lighting; Construction Engineering Inspection; Systems Planning; Subarea /Corridor Planning; and Transportation Statistics. The following is a list of FTE's project history for Traffic Engineering Services. • City of North Miami Beach Traffic Engineering Services • Miami Dade County Miscellaneous Traffic Engineering Services • Maimi Dade Expressway Authority Express Lanes US 1 PD &E • Town of Davie Traffic Engineering Services • Town of Surfside Miscellaneos Traffic Engineering Services • City of Miami Beach Traffic Engineering Services • Collier County Traffic Engineering and Data Collection Services • City of Naples Traffic Engieering Services • City of Bonita Springs Traffic Data Collection and Studies • City of Fort Myers Traffic Engineering Services • Lee County Data Collection and Traffic Engineering Services • City of Punta Gorda Miscellaneous Traffic Engineering • Charlotte County Miscellaneous Traffic Engineering • City of North Port Miscellaneous Traffic Engineering Services We are excited about the opportunity to serve the City of Sunny Isles Beach. Sincerely, Ravi Devaguptapu, P.E., PTOE President Traffic Engineering Services - RFQ #11 -11 -01 Table of Contents Responsible Office 7955 NW 12 Street Suite 418 I. Company Information Miami, FL 33126 (305) 463 -8411 (305) 463 -8477 (Fax) II. Qualifications Principal Office III. Staffing 8250 Pascal Drive Punta Gorda, FL 33950 (941) 639 -2818 (941) 639 -4851 IV. Approach / Methodology Project Manager and V. References Contact Person Ravi Devaguptapu, P.E., PTOE President VI. Office Locations (305) 463 -8411 ravi @fteinc.net VII. Contract Forms FTE is a State Certified DBE & MBE Firm } a. Attachments Traffic Engineering Services - RFQ #11 -11 -01 Page 1 3 11 14 15 Florida Transportation Engineering, Inc. (FTE) is a DBE & MBE corporation founded in 1989. FTE's core services are in the areas of traffic engineering, transportation planning roadway design, and data collection. FTE has developed into a full service civil engineering firm offering services in transit, systems planning, and construction engineering inspection (CEI). The firm has grown to a staff of 35 professionals including management, technical and support personnel with locations in Punta Gorda, Miami, and Tampa. Main Contact: Ravi Devaguptapu, P.E., PTOE (President) 7955 NW 12 Street, Doral, Florida 33126 (P) 305 - 463 -8411 (F) 305 - 4638744 Email: ravi @fteinc.net Website: www.fteinc.net Over the years, FTE has developed a large client and partner base. Our staff's experience with different clients, consultants, and a variety of projects gives us the advantage of a broader view of projects and how they relate l_ to other factors. Indeed, our staff has also developed a very good working relationship with client project managers and other consultant staff. Our experience allows us to work closely with clients and partners to produce the results expected. Our extensive experience and understanding of projects with a similar scope and nature will enable the staff to be responsive, perform tasks properly, and to provide quality data and documents within very short time frames for the following disciplines: Civil Engineering, Engineering, Transportation Planning, Technical Analysis Engineering, Transportation Design, Traffic Engineering, Geographical Information, Systems, CADD, Mapping, Cost Engineering and Estimates, and Engineering Studies. FTE does not have any outstanding litigation that would threaten the viability of the firm or the performance of this contract. Currently, FTE is not part of a contract with the City of Sunny Isles Beach or developers within the city which allows the company to provide services without a possible conflict of interests. Furthermore, FTE will be available to implement services immediately after receiving authorization to commence. Financial Statement: Annual Revenue: $1,504,523.00 (2009) / $1,932,370.50 (2010) Sole Proprietor: Ravi Devaguptapu, P.E, PTOE — President 1799 Scarlett Avenue, North Port, FL 34289 Tax Status: 65- 0183924 Proof of Insurance: Refer to "Attachment A" for certificate of insurance. Traffic Engineering Services — RFQ #11 -11 -01 I 1 RTE - REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS - RFQ 11 -11 -01 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES i 1. COMPANY INFORMATION ti Florida Transportation Engineering, Inc. (FTE) is a DBE & MBE corporation founded in 1989. FTE's core services are in the areas of traffic engineering, transportation planning roadway design, and data collection. FTE has developed into a full service civil engineering firm offering services in transit, systems planning, and construction engineering inspection (CEI). The firm has grown to a staff of 35 professionals including management, technical and support personnel with locations in Punta Gorda, Miami, and Tampa. Main Contact: Ravi Devaguptapu, P.E., PTOE (President) 7955 NW 12 Street, Doral, Florida 33126 (P) 305 - 463 -8411 (F) 305 - 4638744 Email: ravi @fteinc.net Website: www.fteinc.net Over the years, FTE has developed a large client and partner base. Our staff's experience with different clients, consultants, and a variety of projects gives us the advantage of a broader view of projects and how they relate l_ to other factors. Indeed, our staff has also developed a very good working relationship with client project managers and other consultant staff. Our experience allows us to work closely with clients and partners to produce the results expected. Our extensive experience and understanding of projects with a similar scope and nature will enable the staff to be responsive, perform tasks properly, and to provide quality data and documents within very short time frames for the following disciplines: Civil Engineering, Engineering, Transportation Planning, Technical Analysis Engineering, Transportation Design, Traffic Engineering, Geographical Information, Systems, CADD, Mapping, Cost Engineering and Estimates, and Engineering Studies. FTE does not have any outstanding litigation that would threaten the viability of the firm or the performance of this contract. Currently, FTE is not part of a contract with the City of Sunny Isles Beach or developers within the city which allows the company to provide services without a possible conflict of interests. Furthermore, FTE will be available to implement services immediately after receiving authorization to commence. Financial Statement: Annual Revenue: $1,504,523.00 (2009) / $1,932,370.50 (2010) Sole Proprietor: Ravi Devaguptapu, P.E, PTOE — President 1799 Scarlett Avenue, North Port, FL 34289 Tax Status: 65- 0183924 Proof of Insurance: Refer to "Attachment A" for certificate of insurance. Traffic Engineering Services — RFQ #11 -11 -01 I 1 CERTIFICATIONS REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS - RFQ 11 -11 -01 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES 1. COMPANY INFORMATION *- IZVI-e Pearl Of , G, Florida Tra � sneering, Inc. Is authorized under the provisions of Se " g9' a Statutes, to offer engineering services to the public through a Professional Engin ed under Chapter 471, Florida Statutes. Certificate of Authorization EXPIRATION: 2 /28/2013 AUDIT NO: 228201303215 State of Florida Department of State I certify from the records of this office that FLORIDA TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING, INC. is a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Florida, filed on April 3, 1990. The document number of this corporation is L61935. I further certify that said corporation has paid all fees due this office through December 31, 2011, that its most recent annual report was filed on January 26, 2011, and its status is active. I fizrther certify that said corporation has not filed Articles of Dissolution. CA. Uc. No: 7924 ` N { state of I iorida -` � 1�l fFlUf7I1! l�t4w1N�" ".4 I �Yt IC'i'�7Pt �; OSD� Certif licativrl Florida Transp Eng Inc ix rerti/iesl as a:• {innril�• 13nxinen+ Gnterpriae tuulor Ilse proviainns oI Chapter 287, Ploci�a $tanda4lor a one year pnrio <I Irouu ortober 15, 2005 tj omber 15, 2009 `�'�'' D e �. -. E'tiN�'.�M.�V' Wfobyi.uLe•.., 6Yie 39a.LP.b.at 141]NN.04Ja�3iQ.M]ANIi �'�+...l�.w,.�w5.. 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Traffic Engineering Services - RFQ #11 -11 -01 2 FTETc REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS - RFQ 11 -11 -01 ,- TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES IL QUALIFICATIONS it FTE acknowledges that the City requires a consultant with capacity and knowledge to quickly respond and to r� solve problems related to one or multiple disciplines such as: transportation planning, traffic engineering, design, and public involvement that may be required to assess any of those services. FTE's previous work on similar contracts will efficiently convey ideas, perform assessments, as well as, produce r reports, memorandums and analyses for the City of Sunny Isles Beach that could encompass the following elements. �� fib t� its �.iiA \l�!m�i LYu�'&i'k4 � ��c �.s ERR 4�«`ecr�,� �\����., •.-. .i �+ _ - '�" , As a specialized traffic engineering firm, FTE is proficient in traffic softwares in TruTraffic cluding VISSIM, Synchro /Visual Studio, HCS, Transit 7F, CORSIM, ArcGIS, Petra -Pro, i t and other Travel -Time and delay packages. Our Experience allows us to „W.W ,C,,,Pa«nA, identify the appropriate package and incorporate it adequately using elements or s alternatives to incorporate geo- positioning and constraints in driver behavior, delays, gap acceptance, speed, queues, maneuvers, and simulation of existing traffic patterns in the real world. Among the transportation planning and traffic engineering services FTE will be able to provide the following products: EroF4 P ... Traffic Impact Studies FTE has performed several hundred traffic impact studies € following the ITE's "Transportation Impact Analyses for Site Development: An ITE Proposed Recommended Practice ", the ITE's "Parking Generation" as well as i Generation User's Guide, and the FDOT's Site Impact Handbook. From the previous L experience, we clearly understand that the critical requirements for a traffic impact study which enables the FTE to implement the review of traffic impact studies r submitted to the City and make recommendations. I Safety Technical Memorandums FTE has vast experience working in traffic operation and safety studies. FTE has completed several intersection safety memorandums and the analysis within Miami Dade County for Miami -Dade Public I Works, FDOT and MDX. Also, FTE has full access to FDOT CAR database State Roads` crash data) and is fully familiar with resolving safety concerns. In addition, our staff'' J is trained to determine discrepancies with the accident data provided by Police Officers that may require corrections or better examination. Intersection /Arterial Analysis FTE will provide an in -depth assessment of a concerned intersection based on an analysis addressing: the impact of geometric' 2 improvements, the existing and future intersection LOS, interval and phasing timing optimization, new signal timing plans, fuel consumption over benefits like reductions E in control delay and accident numbers or severity, as well as, community response among each alternative. Traffic Simulations FTE has expertise in transit micro - simulation using software such as VISSIM and Cube. In multiple projects, FTE has incorporated the results of traffic simulation work to form the basis for conclusions and recommendations to solve a range of transportation problems in such areas as freeway and arterial systems, grade- separated interchanges, traffic signal operations, maintenance of traffic plans, roundabout intersections, toll facilities, intelligent transportation systems, and the interface between autos and other travel modes. Traffic Data Collection In addition to the industry standard data collection equipment, FTE has 10 Miovision `- Video Collection Units to obtain Turning Movement Counts processed through software automation. The Traffic Engineering Services — RFQ #11 -11 -01 3 F REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS - RFQ 11 -11 -01 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES I/. QUALIFICATIONS photograph shown here is an example of the Miovision Camera view. The video files for the turning movement counts are available on a DVD. The availability of these units enables FTE to collect several intersections on the same day. r FTE has in -depth knowledge and is fully acquainted with the data collection tasks, formats and the ability to collect accurate traffic data within south Florida's unique heavy traffic conditions, which r] requires a Team with commitment, fast response, and its own resources to perform these activities. i TRANSPORTATION MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES Equipment Field Vehicles JAMAR Trax RD Solar Counts ADR 1000/2000 Counters / Classifiers JAMAR TDC -12 Count Boards JAMAR DB 400 Count Boards JAMAR TDC -12 Count Boards Miovision Video Collection Units TSM /FTE Video Collection Units Distance Measuring Instruments GPS Photo Link Camera GPS Units BlueTOAD Mapping, GIS and Drafting Services FTE has participated in multiple projects involving database management with GIS applications for FDOT, Counties and private entities. FTE has always been at the vanguard of GIS applications for our clients. Among the latest application for database management and database integration developed by FTE are: j • The 2008 FDOT D -6 pavement condition web application - The 2005 rail- crossing inventories, The 2004 Bridge inventory applications, FDOT D6, FDOT D6/18- kips update application, the D4 ATLAS Application Maps, basemap reconciliations for FDOT District 1, 4, 6, and 7. In -house Support In -house or on -site support for the City of Sunny Isles Beach requires key personnel with the expertise and professionalism to work side -by -side with the City officials. FTE has prepared several employees to be an extension of City during multiple activities. FTE's staff has been recognized as competent professionals by multiple agencies, able to provide services the services requested and fully familiar with the different daily activities of the transportation consultant services. The performance and support from the FTE staff has always been timely, accurate, and well recognized by our clients. Public Involvement FTE has extensive experience participating in public and private meetings with communities such as FDOT, Miami -Dade County, and various Cities. FTE latest experience regarding public involvement includes; - Presentations, Charrettes, and briefings for public officials and property owners to determine the best solution for problems such as traffic impacts, L� traffic calming, circulation, and access management • Multiple meetings representing our clients with officials such as Miami -Dade County urban Planning Department that hired us to determine possible traffic E solutions in the East Kendall area in which major FDOT corridors like Kendall Drive, Galloway Road can be improved through mass transit projects in conjunction with traffic calming alternatives for minor streets Traffic Engineering Services — RFQ #11 -11 -01 c REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS - RFQ 11 -11 -01 FTF TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES H. QUALIFICATIONS Feasibility Modeling FTE is known for our ability to develop innovative and sound solutions to address macro and micro transportation issues, present and future. Our experience include developing accurate and credible traffic forecasts for some of challenging modeling projects using CUBE, SERPM 6.5, or FSUTMS. FTE is familiar with traffic growth analysis and methodologies by FDOT based on land use modification and transit oriented development. FTE is committed to provide the City of Sunny Isles Beach with a quality project on schedule. FTE values the importance of meeting milestone dates, review dates, and final submittal dates with immediate response. We also understand that a schedule is intended not only for the consultant, but also for the City to coordinate their ! resources for reviewing submittals and for reporting to other City members. FTE is committed to meeting the City's schedule and budget requirements, as well as, assign the most qualified staff to carry out the work received under this project. I i Ravi Devaguptapu, as a Project Manager will be the central administrator for all the activities of this project. Under his management, there will be prompt and continuous communication with the City's Project Manager. Our project manager will be available to meet with the City and the Project - Stakeholders at their request. Following are key elements for considerations regarding our Team that will allow us to administer and manage this project above all other proposers: • A complete understanding of the technical requirements of this project • First hand access to state -of- the -art technology • Commitment to an on -going Quality Control Program • Coordination with other City departments, agencies, and other Consultants • The extensive experience and understanding of projects, with similar scopes in nature, which enables the staff to be responsive, to perform tasks properly, and to provide quality products and documents within a very short time frame • The locality and familiarity factors. As a result, FTE's organizational management approach is based on a pro- active leadership that strives for customer satisfaction, achievement and success. FTE's leadership is conscientious that timeliness and effectiveness of response to each of task is imperative for this important contract without overextending administrative costs. Traffic Engineering Services — RFQ #11 -11 -01 1 5 r ,J Mr. Devaguptapu is a unique project manager with extensive experience related to all aspects of the scope of services. He has more than 17 years of experience with traffic data collection, traffic operations studies, traffic safety studies, project traffic reports, operational analyses, access management, and signal design. Ravi has performed quality assurance /quality control reviews on various design projects. He has been trained in Roadway Safety Audits. He has successfully managed traffic data collection and traffic engineering contracts for FDOT, Counties, and other municipalities. He has managed over 12,000 automatic traffic counts, several hundred turning movement counts, involved with over 60 traffic monitoring sites, designed several traffic signals, and has been involved with safety audits of several roadways for preparation of scoping reports. He is a registered professional engineer and a registered professional traffic operations engineer. In addition to Florida, he is registered as a P.E. in 6 other states. Furthermore, as a Principal of FTE, he has complete control of FTE's resources. Project Experience Following is a list of key projects Mr. Devaguptapu performed in FTE as a project manager in addition to the traffic engineering contracts listed on our cover letter: • D -6 Districtwide Traffic Operations Safety Studies • Bonita Springs Traffic Circulation Study, Bonita Springs, FL. • Tampa Hillsborough County Expressway Authority Plaza Survey. FTE KEY STAFF Scott Farash, P.E, AICP. — Senior Project Engineer Mr. Farash is a senior project manager with 24 years of engineering experience, the last 17 years specializing in designing, managing, and marketing transportation projects. Management experience includes FDOT Roadway and PD &E projects, District -wide contracts, maintaining client relationships, sub - consultant coordination, personnel management of cross - functional team and LAP project management. Project experience includes Roadway Design, PD &E, Feasibility & Safety Studies, and GIS Mapping. • SR 9 (1 -95) South of Donald Ross Road to South of Indian Town Road in Palm Beach County; FDOT Contract C- 8771.US -1 /South Dixie Highway (Bus way) PD &E Study. • D -6 Districtwide Miscellaneous Planning Studies, FDOT Contract No. C -8T89, FPID 408199- 1- 12 -02. • D -6 Traffic Monitoring Sites Implementation and Professional Services, FDOT Contract No. C -7748, FPID 252180- 1- 12 -02. Josh Robinson, P.E. — Chief Engineer Mr. Robinson is a transportation engineer / planner with over 23 years of experience. He specializes in traffic design, which involves the preparation of signalization, highway lighting, signing and pavement marking, and maintenance of traffic plans. He has served as the traffic engineer of record on more than 100 projects, including 12 interstate projects. He has also successfully completed two FDOT courses for the preparation of maintenance of traffic plans. Project Experience includes traffic studies for all types of development. Some examples include residential Traffic Engineering Services — RFQ #11 -11 -01 1 6 ri iJ REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS - RFQ 11 -11 -01 T TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES III. STAFFING subdivisions, retail outlets, office and industrial facilities, and Developments of Regional Impact (DRI). He has also prepared numerous traffic studies and analyses for FDOT. Mr. Robinson also specializes in Land Planning / Engineering. His expertise includes the assessment of right of way takings on individual parcels for condemning authorities and property owners. Claudia Lamus, P.E. — Project Engineer Mrs. Lamus is a project engineer with 10 years of civil engineering experience. She specializes in the analysis of traffic operations and safety studies. Mrs. Lamus has Prepared technical reports; reviewed studies prepared by others; attended meetings pertaining to existing and potential projects (regulatory agencies, etc.); and managed other technicians in the production of scope of services. She is well familiarized with Synchro, Corsim, Cube, HCS, Microstation, Petra, Trax -pro, and GIS software. Adriana Gonzalez, E.1. — Project Engineer Mrs. Gonzalez has 10 years of civil engineering experience including the preparation of plans for FDOT and Municipalities. She is intimately familiar with Microstation, AutoCAD and Descartes software. Also Mrs. Gonzalez has experience in scoping reports and traffic and safety analyses. Charles M. Sloan — Data Collection Manager Sloan has over 23 years of experience in collecting and entering TCI, RCI and HPMS data. He is trained in RCI -2 and attended the "Train the Trainer" course. He is certified in BT -04 -0005, BT -04 -0039, BT -04 -0040, BT- 04 -0041, BT -04 -0042, BT -04 -0043, and has received training in RITA. He has collected and /or managed RCI /HPMS data in Districts 1, 4, 6 and 7. He has collected and /or managed TO data in Districts 1, 2, 3 ,4, 51 6, and 7. He is also proficient with PTMS inspection and installation. He manages field crews and has been responsible for obtaining and executing various traffic count and RCI data collection contracts. Paresh Patel, AICP - Planner Mr. Paresh has over 21 years of experience in Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning Projects. He has been involved in a wide variety of projects including the FSUTMS modeling, transportation analysis, construction cost estimate and review of Traffic Impact Statements. Kranthi Kavuri, E.I. — Engineer Intern Ms. Kavuri has 4 years of experience in Traffic Engineering. She has performed traffic studies including traffic forecasting, traffic counts, vehicle classifications, functional classification studies, turning movement studies, speed studies, travel time & delay studies, parking studies, vehicle gap studies. Ravi Kamarajugadda — Project Engineer Ravi Kamarajugadda has over eleven years of experience and has been involved with traffic studies, signal warrant studies, intersection analyses, sight distance studies, gap studies, delay studies, as well as traffic data collection, including vehicle counts and turning movement counts. He has conducted travel time and delay runs, data reduction, and analysis for four (4) signal system projects. In addition, he was involved with three major travel time and delay projects totaling 400 miles of roadways. For Sarasota County and Manatee County signal system projects, Ravi has assisted with data collection, data analysis, platoon progression diagrams, and timing development. He is proficient in Synchro and SimTraffic. He has extensive experience working with PC Travel and Tru- Traffic TS /PP programs. He has extensive experience in creating and maintaining web sites. Lallydoa Rivero — Senior Engineer Technician Ms. Rivero is a Planning and Statistics coordinator responsible for preparing schedules, reports, etc. to achieve company objectives. She has over 12 years of experience as an engineering technician, as well as an assistant project manager providing technical support to the engineering and marketing department. Ms. Rivero is responsible for coordinating the production process to ensure that orders meet customer requirements and quality standards. Traffic Engineering Services — RFQ #11 -11 -01 1 7 m Traffic Engineering Services — RFQ#11-11-01 8 FTE REQUEST �Q Q 11 -31 -01 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVES IV. METHODOLOGY Florida Transportation Engineering offers a highly qualified group of professionals for the City of Sunny Isles r Beach Traffic Engineering Services. These professionals have extensive experience working in previous contracts with the Florida Department of Transportation, Miami -Dade County, City of Miami Beach, Lee County, Collier County, Broward County, City of Cape Coral, City of Sanibel, Charlotte County, Sarasota County, Manatee �. County, City of Tampa, Monroe County, City of Naples, and several other municipalities in the South Florida Region. FTE understands the importance of this contract and the impact of services for the City of Sunny Isles Beach and the general public. FTE's outlook incorporates a high -level technical plan in the approach to this contract, with the adequate administration and coordination to be able to achieve solutions and consensus among stakeholders. COORDINATION AND COMMUNICATION FTE considers that an essential element for this contract is to maintain direct lines of communication that will allow sharing of ideas, experience, and use of technology, as well as, providing high quality services to the City. Also, this contract calls for FTE Project Manager with adequate experience and authority to commit the resources. The ability of our Project Manager to develop schedules, organize subgroups for additional tasks, and track all progress in various work orders will enhance the efficiency in fund allocations. In many cases, conflicts just seem to be a fact of life. This does not necessarily have to be a bad thing as long as the conflicts are resolved promptly and positively, leading to success. FTE's leadership skills can make the difference between positive and negative outcomes. Several elements are evaluated by our staff in order to create a streamlined process for uu.f. vxi »++.a'.mti /.izi.raroS.vrns.i.+� .cm fseil: conflict resolution and including: Discussions needed to resolve the conflict by expanding awareness and proper insight to interested parties, public officials, and /or staff without undermining ideas. FTE's Team basis for conflict resolution is to develop a i stronger mutual respect and a renewed faith in our ability to work as part of a team and as an extension of the City. FTE's conflict resolution process pushes our Team to examine goals in close detail, help to understand critical components, sharpen focus, and enhance effectiveness. COST CONTROL Wank Plan \. t+arn°{r C F e 8 client i client ° $ - E% 0 tations P satisfaction 04 `1 C}�A q,p h. Project stattl = Costs will be controlled by innovative concepts that will be discussed during the project. It is our policy to provide the most of value engineering concepts through cost - effectiveness for the conditions given. FTE have demonstrated these capabilities on previous projects of this type. Cost control is provided through a custom accounting system software, which tracks project costs and provides project performance and billing information. FTE's Project Managers use this accounting information and project status to track performance on a regular basis. The accounting software system was designed after a careful review of both FTE's needs and the Traffic Engineering Services — RFQ #11 -11 -01 a I 1 t- -FTE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS - RFQ 11 -11 -01 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES IV. METHODOLOGY ....,,.. „,, .,. ..... needs of our client base. FTE tailors the system ... to perform based on a lump sum fee or cost - plus -a fixed -fee basis. Furthermore, a detailed schedule of each project allows FTE's project managers to control more efficiently and effectively, while keeping project teams organized to meet the objective of the organization. QA /QC PROGRAM FTE is committed to providing accurate, error -free documents and reports for all products related with each task assigned as part of this contract. We are aware tun that high level of quality expected from the traffic engineering consultants to the general public is paramount. This plan includes as a minimum the following issues to ensure that the production meets accuracy and timeliness: �• s .. _ • Check and balances. • Progress Report Monitoring • Solutions that comply with FDOT standards. `�” - -- • Deal with errors - omissions. • Verification of accuracy of data collection equipment, and field procedures. .:.....:..,..:.. . • Training of staff in compliance with QA /QC procedures updated standards and methodologies. • Integrated reviews of all work measurement levels, field observations, guidelines, plans, goals, etc. • Filing documentation with internal monitoring and audits of production • Cost Control To meet this goal FTE has constructed a Quality Control Plan that utilizes the principals in the Shewhart Cycle. FTE expanded on this theory and created a plan that allows one to develop Quality Control practices on a company wide scale and for specialized projects. We are committed to providing accurate, error -free documents and reports for all products related to each task assigned as part of this contract. We are aware that the level of quality expected from the transportation and traffic consultants to the general public is paramount. A. FTE's QA /QC Policies and Processes _. _.... Act ... A ..-.l r of On /t x. pr Plan Thu Ilrst step in developing FT E's Quality Cnntr of program teas to establish critical plan clrtmonts. FTE's.QA /QC plan must provhie: • 100% Accurrcy on Proj —t Products • Deliverables that are consistent with contract 5flMitication'l, M1U frtlrne[tty •Complete Client Satisfaction •Porf� t( t00%.( Project Gradeson QNQC - Documented Ateountsbf llty- versus Assumed Accountability Ootorc each prolect begins, FTE holds a. kick -oft menting where stakeho rs lde slgn off on thct. (ollrnaing: •Conl'Act specifications •Project Deliverables Project Schedule •Speclfic QA/QC Comtwnents �.,,•�, -iazK Manager Asslgrrment •Uv'IFrieadly •Co +t SSenellt •Value Addtttf •Service Enhancerneot •Increased Parfororanc [ i[vr[L •Prol(r'.t (;rides •Pr ojaYt Snit.rbility Accountability •hnPlenrent < I urges as needed :- C. sV uct t P txl c 0J� nrs 0 0- Pr ogranr, th • � nrr.ludc •yJrlt[en Quality contt ! f EEc icr•. No(umrnlf atlon MA /41 Report) •(]A /QC Flo l,hart •(]A /QC Tintellne Duting a project, enrployet viil adhere to tt— corStr 0 sPeciticatlnns and QA /QC guidelln,• Cheek -Meet Ptop•ctSCfu luhr i This ensures that r Ws deliverables meet -1`0110w FOOT C'W"lln- •Perform SO1141C and exceed customo expectations. -- Upho[d Ptt7fetsior}it standards a , Document QA /QC. �... Ona F-1 'al i .Sign and $eal Distribute. documentation. Traffic Engineering Services — RFQ #11 -11 -01 9 t REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS - RFQ 11 -11 -01 -FTE, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES IV. METHODOLOGY SAFETY South Florida traffic conditions require that the assigned staff is intimately familiar with roadway conditions and characteristics, and able to assess and mitigate situations of risk by providing prudent response. FTE understands that the safety of the staff and the general public is a main concern, and our safety procedures have proven to be very effective. In addition, all staff assigned to this contract will abide by FTE's general safety rules. All field trucks and vans are equipped with safety advisory features, and at all times, field crews will consist of two team members either during the installation of equipment or daily inspections. CURRENT AND PLANNED WORKLOADS We are fully capable of maintaining its full commitment to this project, while meeting the needs of other clients. Our staff's availability is high at this time. FTE has qualified professionals and technical staff available for the required services. Based on the existing and anticipated workload, FTE will have no conflict in committing staff to this project. Our staff availability will permit immediate mobilization on this project, and FTE will dedicate a high priority to this project throughout its duration. In addition, FTE is committed to dedicating the proposed staff for the necessary time on any assigned task by the City and by our Project Manager. Moreover, FTE has no current workload with the City of Sunny Isles Beach. Traffic Engineering Services — RFQ #11 -11 -01 10 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS - RFQ 11 -11 -01 FTE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES V. REFERENCES rl FLORIDA TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING REFERENCES J. L Traffic Engineering Services - RFQ #11 -11 -01 11 -13 L! Public Works Traffic Engineering Division M® DAD Ill NW 1st Street •Suite 1510 CLIENT /OWNER REFERENCE Miami, Florida 33128 -1970 T 305 - 375-2030 F 305 - 372 -6064 ADA Coordination ENTITY: Miami -Dade County miamidade.gov Agenda Coordination 111 NW 1st Street Animal services Miami, Florida 33128 Art in Public Places CONTACT: Mr. David Hays .Audit and Management Services Project Manager Aviation TELEPHONE: 305- 375 -1019 Building Building Corte Compliance Business Development This is to confirm we have used the services of Florida Transportation Capital Improvemems Engineering, Inc. for the following projects: Citizens' Independent Transportation Trust Commission on Ethics and Public1rust PROJECT NAME: 1. Miami -Dade School Flashers Communications 2. Miami -Dade Traffic Counts Community Action Agency Community& Economic Development 3. Miami -Dade Safety Study Community Relations Consumer Services PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 1. Design Plan for School Flashers Corrections &Rehabilitation 2. Design of Flashing School Signals Cultural Affairs 3. Study and Conceptual Design Elections Emergency Management SERVICES PROVIDED Study, Counts, Design Plans Employee Relations Empowerment Trust Enterprise Technology Servicm START DATE: 1. 12/28/05 Environmental Resources Management 2. 03/22/05 Fair Employment Practices 3. 06/05/07 Finance Fire Rescue COMPLETION DATE: Active General Services Administration Government Information Center Historic Preservation WAS THE �OJECT COMPLETED WITHIN THE ORIGINAL BUDGET? Homeless Tmst YES: NO: COMMENT: Housing Agency Housing Fi u a Services WHERE THE QIJCUMENTS COMPLETED WITHIN THE SCHEDULED TIME? Human Service; Independent Review Panel YES: — NO: International Trade Consortium Juvenile Services WAS THE CONSULTANT RESPONSIVE TO THE CLIENTS NEEDS: Medical Naminer YES: NO: Metro -Miami Action Plan Metropolitan Planning organization COMMUNI��ON BETWEEN CONSULTANT AND CLIENT: Park and Recreation l.� Planning and Zoning GOOD: FAIR: POOR: COMMENT: Police Procurement Management OVERALL SATISFACTIO WITH SERVICES PROVIDED: Property Appraisal VERY SATISFIED: SATISFIED: NOT SATISIFIED: Public library System Public Works Sate Neighbnd,noci Parksl here y that to the best of my knowledge and belief that all of Seaport a i inf rmation is true and correct. Solid Waste �Manag Strategic Business Manage t Team lean O TransitD vi ays, Project Manager Date Task Force on Urban Economic Revitalization - Vizcava Museum And Gardens Water & Sewer T: \Des1gn \DWH -OP \07 \Client Owner ReferenceREV01.doc i l� r✓� PUBLIC WORKS TELEPHONE (239) 213 -471.2 • FACSIMILE (239) 213 -4799 3$0 RIVERSIDE CIRCLE • NAPLES, FLORIDA 34102 -6796 November 14, 2007 Ravi Devaguptapu, P.E., P.T.O.E. Florida Tranportation Engineering, Inc. 8250 Pascal Drive Punta Gorda, >~L 33950 Re: Letter of Reference Dear Ravi, Your firm has been providing engineering services to the City of Naples for our new Pavement Management Program. As we enter the final. stages of completion, I can attest to your firm's high level of effort in collecting data and preparing a comprehensive work program that will be used by the City well into the future. Your firm's experience, diligence, and reasonable fee for services have made this project a success. I will be happy to discuss any particular aspects of my experience relative to your firm's performance with those considering contracting t he services of your firm. They may call me at 239 -213 -5003, or by email at strakaluse(, na les 7ov.com. Sincerely, City of Naples Gregg R. Strakaluse, P.E. Engineering Manager f l 11;) "GFe,11 el" evel e ... Jt lr.vrc r/ t.i F� tf M .. L /ilf�t F%G /r�i / /f rrn rfr: I L_1 /I � ;V0,0a Department of Engineering 4970 City Hall Boulevard A, North Port, Florida 34286 www.cityofnorthport.com (941) 429 -7086 Fax: (941) 429 -7085 Ravi Devaguptapu,P.E., P.T.O.E President November 8, 2007 Florida Transportation Engineering, Inc. 8250 Pascal Drive Punta Gorda, FL. 33950 Re: Letter of Reference Ravi: I want to express my appreciation of the competence and professionalism displayed by your firm relative to the traffic analysis and traffic signal system design for the Price Boulevard / Chamberlain Boulevard Intersection Improvements Project. Also, your firm's detailed analysis and timely responses, relative to proposed developments impacts to the City's transportation network, have been very helpful throughout their review and approval process. I will gladly discuss any particular aspects of my experience relative to your firm's performance with those considering contracting the services of your firm. They may call me at (941) 429 -7086, or by e -mail at bnewman acityofnorthport.com. Sincerely, Ben Newman, P.E. Project Manager Engineering Department City of North Port. REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS - RFQ 11 -11 -01 ATE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES ��� Vl. FTE LOCATIONS FLORIDA TRANPORTATION ENGINEERING OFFICE LOCATIONS Punta Gorda Office - Headquarters: Miami Branch Office - Representative: Tampa Branch Office: 8250 Pascal Drive Punta Gorda, Florida 33950 (P) 941 - 639 -2818 (F) 941 - 639 -4851 7955 NW 12TH Street Doral, Florida 33126 (P) 305 - 463 -8411 (F) 305 - 463 -8744 11458 N 53`d Street Tampa, Florida 33617 (P) 813 - 989 -0729 (F) 813 - 989 -0731 Traffic Engineering Services — RFQ #11 -11 -01 1 14 e REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS - RFQ 11 -11 -01 -FTE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES VII. CONTRACT FORMS r� l J CONTRACT FORMS Traffic Engineering Services - RFQ #11 -11 -01 15 I `I L,1r of SUS P"I DELIVER TO: REQUEST FOR City of Sunny Isles Beach QUALIFICATIONS OPENING: 10:00 A.M. City Clerk SECTION 6 12 -02 -i1 18070 Collins Avenue BID SUBMITTAL FORMS Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 PLEASE QUOTE PRICES F.O.B. DESTINATION, LESS TAXES, DELIVERED IN CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA NOTE: City of Sunny Isles Beach is exempt from all taxes (Federal, State, and Local). Bid price should be less all taxes. Tax Exemption Certificate furnished upon request. Issued by: Purchasing Agent Date Issued: This Bid Submittal Consists of 11 -08 -11 Pages 20 through 23 Sealed bids are subject to the Terms and Conditions of this Request for Qualifications and the accompanying Bid Submittal. Such other contract provisions, specifications, drawings or other data as are attached or incorporated by reference in the Bid Submittal, will be received at the office of the City Clerk at the address shown above until the above stated time and date, and at that time, publicly opened for furnishing the supplies or services described in the accompanying Bid Submittal Requirement. RFQ 11 -11 -01 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES A Bid Deposit in the amount of 0% of the total amount of the bid shall accompany all bids A Performance Bond in the amount of 0% of the total amount of the bid will be required upon execution of the contract by the successful bidder and City of Sunny Isles Beach Procurement Agent; Firm Name; Marcanthony Tulloch Florida Transportation Engineering, Inc. Commodity Code(s); RETURN ONE ORIGINAL AND FOUR COPIES OF BID SUBMITTAL PAGESAND AFFIDAVITS FAILURE TO SIGN PAGE 23 OF SECTION 6 BID SUBMITTAL WILL RENDER YOUR BID NON- RESPONSIVE City of Sunny Isles Beach I Request for Qualifications No. 11 -11 -01 `rtr OF sotl plk- SECTION 6 BID SUBMITTAL FOR: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ADDENDA ,1 INSTRUCTIONS: COMPLETE PART I OR PART II, WHICHEVER APPLIES PART I: LIST BELOW ARE THE DATES OF ISSUE FOR EACH ADDENDUM RECEIVED IN CONNECTION y ' ' WITH THIS BID P " i PART II: Addendum #1, Dated Addendum #2, Dated Addendum #3, Dated Addendum #4, Dated Addendum #5, Dated Addendum #6, Dated Addendum #7, Dated Addendum #8, Dated November 14, 201 ❑ NO ADDENDUM WAS RECEIVED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS BID FIRM NAME: Florida Transportation Engineering, Inc. AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/02/11 TITLE OF OFFICER: President City of Sunny Isles Beach I Request for Qualifications No. 11 -11 -01 - d '9 j7 P yf • 1,09 BID SUBMITTAL FORM Bid Title: TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES The undersigned Proposers proposes and agrees, if this Bid is accepted, to enter into an agreement with The City of Sunny Isles Beach in the form included in the Contract Documents to perform and furnish all Work as specified or indicated in the Contract Documents for the Contract Price and within the Contract Time indicated in this Bid and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Contract Documents. The Proposers accepts all of the terms and conditions of the Advertisement or Request for Qualifications and Instructions to Proposers, including without limitation those dealing with the disposition of Bid Security. This Bid will remain subject to acceptance for 90 days after the day of Bid opening. The Proposers agrees to sign and submit the Agreement with the Bonds and other documents required by the Bidding Requirements within ten days after the date of the City's Notice of Award. In submitting this Bid, the Proposer represents, as more fully set forth in the Agreement, that: ■ The Proposer has familiarized himself /herself with the nature and extent of the Contract Documents, Work, site, locality, and all local conditions and Law and Regulations that in any manner may affect cost, progress, performance, or ` furnishing of the Work. ■ The Proposer has given the City written notice of all conflicts, errors, discrepancies that it has discovered in the Contract Documents and the written resolution thereof by City is acceptable to the Proposer. i This Bid is genuine and not made in the interest of or on behalf of any undisclosed person, firm or corporation and is not submitted in conformity with any agreement or rules of any group, association, organization, or corporation; the Proposer has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other ` Proposers to submit a false or sham Bid; the Proposer has not solicited or induced any person, firm or corporation to refrain from Bidding; and Proposer has not sought by collusion to obtain for itself any advantage over any other Proposers or over the City. The City and the successful Proposer will establish completion times for each individual Work Item and the successful Proposer agrees that the work will be completed within the time frames agreed upon and stipulated in the individual Purchase Orders and /or Notice to Proceed. City of Sunny Isles Beach I Request for Qualifications No. 11 -11 -01 Q of SO4 R� Firm Name: Florida Transportation Engineering, inc. 7955 NW 12 Street, Suite 418, Doral, FL 33126 Street Address: Mailing Address (if different): Telephone No. 305 - 463 -8411 Fax No. 305 - 463 -8744 Email Address: ravi @fteinc.net FEIN No. 6j 5 8/ 3/9j 2 _J 4 * "By signing this document the bidder agrees to all Terms ' Signature: (Signature of authorized agent) Print Name: Ravi Devaguptapu, P.E., PTOE 1 I Title: President THE EXECUTION OF THIS FORM CONSTITUTES THE UNEQUIVOCAL OFFER OF PROPOSER TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF ITS PROPOSAL. FAILURE TO SIGN THIS SOLICITATION WHERE INDICATED ABOVE BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SHALL RENDER THE PROPOSAL NON - RESPONSIVE. THE CITY MAY, HOWEVER, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, ACCEPT ANY PROPOSAL THAT INCLUDES AN EXECUTED DOCUMENT WHICH UNEQUIVOCALLY BINDS THE PROPOSER TO THE TERMS OF ITS OFFER. City of Sunny Isles Beach I Request for Qualifications No. 11 -11 -01 ._ � � SVNNY rS1Fs � n i9 'op yF, 9 J y F L o CIT y� ` ! Y O ov S104 ""' STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF Miami Dade ) NON - COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT City of Sunny Isles Beach 18070 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 Telephone: (305) 947 -0606 Fax: (305) 949 -3113 The undersigned being first duly sworn as provided by law, deposes, and says: This Affidavit is made with the knowledge and intent that it is to be filed with the City of Sunny Isles Beach City Commission and that it will be relied upon by said County, in any consideration which may give to and any action it may take with respect to this Bid. The undersigned is authorized to make this Affidavit on behalf of, Florida Transportation Engineering, Inc. (Name of Corporation, Partnership, Individual, etc.) a. Corporation formed under the laws of Florida (Type of Business) (State) of which he is President (Sole Owner, Partner, President, etc.) Neither the undersigned nor any person, firm, or corporation named in above Paragraph 10.2, nor anyone else to the knowledge of the undersigned, have themselves solicited or employed anyone else to solicit favorable action for this Bid by the City, also that no head of any department or employee therein, or any officer of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida is directly interested therein. This Bid is genuine and not collusive or a sham; the person, firm or corporation named above in Paragraph 10.2 has not colluded, conspired, connived or agreed directly or indirectly with any proposers or person, firm or corporation, to put in a sham Bid, or that such person, firm or corporation, shall refrain from Bidding, and has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement or collusion, or communication or conference with any person, firm or corporation, to fix the prices of said Bid or Bids of any other proposers; and all statements contained in the Bid or Bids described above true; and further; neither the undersigned, nor the person, firm or corporation named above in Paragraph 10.2, has directly or indirectly submitted said Bid or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto, to any association or to any member or agent thereof. X President AFFIANT'S NAME Ravi Devaguptapu AFFIANT'S TITLE TAKEN, SWORN AND SUBSCRIBED TO BEFORE ME this Personally Known X Type of identification (Affix seal here) or Produced Identification day of November . 2001.1 ,i PAULA OLANO ••• ': MY COMMISSION # EE091118 EXPIRES May 08, 2015 X I4a7) ail -01S3 FloridaN Servica.com NOTARY PUBLIC (nam77typed Paula Olano DECEMBER 28, 2010 1 of 7 i s�NNV +St Fs o`` a PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES City of Sunny Isles Beach •�, " - x j_, r�^ 18070 Collins Avenue yf 99>> i `O?' yam. Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 c '> of SUN p Telephone: (305) 947 -0606 Fax: (305) 949 -3113 SWORN STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 287.133(3)(a) FLORIDA STATUTES, ON PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES Pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (2) (a) of Section 287.133, Florida State Statutes - "A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a Bid on a Contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a Bid on a Contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public Work, may not submit Bids on leases of real property to a public entity, may not be awarded to perform Work as a Contractor, supplier, Sub - Contractor, or Consultant under a Contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount Category Two of Sec. 287.017, FS for thirty six months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list ". THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED AND SWORN TO IN THE PRESENCE OF A NOTARY PUBLIC OR OTHER OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO ADMINISTER OATHS. 11.1. This sworn statement is submitted to City of Sunny Isles Beach by Ravi Devaguptapu, P.E., PTOE for Florida Transportation Engineering, Inc. [print name ot entity submitting sworn statement] whose business address is: 7955 NW 12 Street, Suite 418, Doral, FL 33126 and (if applicable) its Federal Employer Identification number (FEIN) is (If the entity had no FEIN, include the Social Security Number of statement: ) 65- 0183924 the individual signing this sworn 11.2. 1 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 with 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 of the United States and involving antitrust, fraud, theft, bribery, collusion, racketeering, conspiracy, or material misrepresentation. 11.3. 1 understand that "convicted" or "conviction" as defined in Para. 287.133(1)(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 trail court of record relating to charges brought by indictment or information after July 1, 1989, as a result of a jury verdict, non -jury trial, or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere. 11.4. 1 understand that an "affiliate" as defined in Para. 287.133(1)(a), Florida Statutes, means: a.) predecessor or successor of a person convicted of a public entity crime; or b.) Any 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 crime. The term "affiliate" includes those officers, directors, executors, 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 DECEMBER 28, 2010 2 of 7 rmarket value under an arm's length agreement, shall be a prime facie case that one person controls another person. A person who knowingly enters into a joint venture with a person who r has been convicted of a public entity crime in Florida during the preceding 36 months shall be considered an affiliate. 11.5. 1 understand that a "person" as defined in Para. 287.133(1)(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 r 1 entity. The term "persons" includes those officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, and agents who are active in management of any entity. 11.6. Based on information and belief, the statement which I have marked below is true in relation to the entity submitting this sworn statement. (Indicate which statement applies.) Neither the entity submitting this sworn statement, nor any of it's officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the management of the entity, nor any affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989. 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 an affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989. 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 an affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989. However, there has been a subsequent proceeding before a Hearing Officer of the State of Florida, Division of Administrative Hearings and the Final Order entered by the Hearing Officer of the State of Florida, Division of Administrative Hearings and the Final Order entered 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. (Attach a copy of the final order.) I UNDERSTAND THAT THE SUBMISSION OF THIS FORM TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER FOR THE PUBLIC ENTITY IDENTIFIED IN PARAGRAPH 11.1 (ONE) ABOVE IS FOR THAT PUBLIC ENTITY ONLY AND, THAT THIS FORM IS VALID THROUGH DECEMBER 31 OF THE CALENDAR YEAR IN WHICH IT IS FILED. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT I AM REQUIRED TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ENTITY PRIOR TO ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT IN EXCESS OF THE THRESHOLD AMOUNT PROVIDED IN SECTION 287.017, FLORIDA STATUTES, FOR CATEGORY TWO OF ANY, CHANGE IN THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM. By: (Signature) Ravi Devaguptapu, P.E., PTOE (Printed Name) President (Title) Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of November , 2011 by Ravi Devaquptapu, P.E., PTOE (AFFIX NOTARY STAMP HERE) :I►'�� PAULA OLANO Signature: Notary P lic Stat of Florida '= MY COMMISSION # EE091118 Paula Olano EXPIRES May o8, 2015 Print or Type Confiisoned Vme 153 1 FbridAN01 Sery Personally Known ed Identification Type of Identification Produced 10/1998 3 of 7 SUNNY ISF s r �� �7 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / .... AFFIRMATIVE ACTION yF 99�+ F1.09' 5' City of Sunny Isles Beach 1 �'r o 5pN PNO 18070 Collins Avenue Jj Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 Telephone: (305) 947 -0606 Fax: (305) 949 -3113 rEQUAL OPPORTUNITY /AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT f The contractors and all subcontractors hereby agree to a commitment to the principles and practices of equal opportunity in employment and to comply with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, national region, sex, age, handicap, marital status, and political affiliation or belief. Signed: ' Title: President E Firm: Florida Transportation Engineering, Inc. Address: 7955 NW 12 Street, Suite 418, Doral, FL 33126 I� DECEMBER 28, 2010 4 of 7 ad o�SV 1qNY ls(F�;ev CONFLICT OF INTEREST V 2 City of Sunny Isles Beach 18070 Collins Avenue tiP D9�* vL09' y° Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 c ' o, SUN 'NO Telephone: (305) 947 -0606 Fax: (305) 949 -3113 CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT The award of any contract hereunder is subject to the provisions of Chapter 112, Florida State Statutes. Proposers must disclose with their Bids, the name of any officer, director, partner, associate or agent who is also an officer or employee of the City of Sunny Isles Beach or its agencies. STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF Miami Dade BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, personally appeared Ravi Devaguptapu deposes, and states: 18.1. 1 am the President Florida Transportation Engineering with a local office in Punta Gorda Florida Doral, Florida who was duly sworn, of and principal office in 18.2. The above named entity is submitting a Bid for the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Bid No. 11 -11 -01 described as: Landscape Maintenance Services. The Affiant has made diligent inquiry and provides the information contained in this Affidavit based upon his own knowledge. 18.3 The Affiant states that only one submittal for the above Bid is being submitted and that the above named entity has no financial interest in other entities submitting Bids for the same project. 18.4 Neither the Affiant nor the above named entity has directly or indirectly entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraints of free competitive pricing in connection with the entity's submittal for the above Bid. This statement restricts the discussion of pricing data until the completion of negotiations if necessary and execution of the Contract for this project. 18.5 Neither the entity nor its affiliates, nor any one associated with them, is presently suspended or otherwise ineligible from participation in contract letting by any local, State, or Federal Agency. 18.6 Neither the entity, nor its affiliates, nor any one associated with them have any potential conflict of interest due to any other clients, contracts, or property interests for this project. 18.7 1 certify that no member of the entity's ownership or management is presently applying for any employee position or actively seeking an elected position with the City of Sunny Isles Beach. 18.8 1 certify that no member of the entity's ownership or management, or staff has a vested interest in any aspect of the City of Sunny Isles Beach. 18.9 In the event that a conflict of interest is identified in the provision of services, I, on behalf of the above named entity, will immediately notify the City of Sunny Isles Beach. Dated this day of November, 2011 President AFFIANT Print or Type Name and Title Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of November, 2011 ® Personally Known OR O Produced Identification ; Type of Identification NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF FLORIDA 4+I" "�;: PAULA OLANO MY COMMISSION # EE091118 EXPIRES May 08, 2015 A07) 389 -0153 Florida NotaryService.com DECEMBER 28, 2010 5 of 7 2010. 2010. _F7•E REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS'- RFQ'11 -11 -01 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES VII. ATTACHMENTS ATTACHMENT A ACORO® CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE L..� DATE(MWDDNYYY) 11/28/2011 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must be endorsed. 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). PRODUCER CONTACT V. Shawn Brabant NAME: Charlotte Insurance Agency, Inc. PHONE (941) 625-0717 aC No (941) 627 -0676 PO Box 494350 Eoo1E :shaven @charlotteinsurance.net INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC# 4061 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte FL 33949 -4350 INSURER A:Brid efield Em to ers Insurance 10701 INSURED INSURER 8: $ INSURER C: Florida Transportation Engineering, Inc INSURER D: GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: POLICY PRO. LOC 8250 Pascal Drive INSURER E, $ INSURER F. AUTOMOBILE Punta Gorda FL 33950 1;OVFRA1i F-S CFRTIFICATF NI IMRFR•CL11112U3991 RFVISInkI NI IMRFR- THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT 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. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. ILTR TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFF MM /DDY EXP LIMITS GENERAL LIABILITY COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CLAIMS -MADE 7 OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE $ PREMISES Ea occurrence $ MED EXP (Any one person ) $ PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $ GENERAL AGGREGATE $ GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: POLICY PRO. LOC PRODUCTS - COMP /OP AGG $ $ AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY ANY AUTO ALL OWNED SCHEDULED AUTOS AUTOS HIRED AUTOS NON -OWNED AUTOS COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT Ea accident BODILY INJURY (Per person) $ BODILY INJURY (Per accident) $ PROPERTY DAMAGE Per accident $ UMBRELLA LIAB EXCESS LIAB HCLAIMS-MADE OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE $ AGGREGATE $ DIED I I RETENTION $ $ A WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY Y / N ANY PROPRIETORIPARTNER/EXECUTIVE OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED9 a (Mandatory in NH) If yes, describe under DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below N/A 30 -22109 /17/2011 /17/2012 X I WIC STATU- 11TH EEL E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $ 1,000,000 E.L DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $ 1,000,000 E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT $ 1,000,000 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (Attach ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, if more space is required) Reference: RFQ No. 11 -11 -01 V CR I I I-I l+H 1 C 1-I V LUGR City of Sunny Isles Beach 18070 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE Taylor /VSB ACORD 25 (2010105) ©1988 -2010 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. INS025 (201005).01 The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD i 'I ,iJ Client#: 8693 FLORTRA31 ACORDTM CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE (MMDDIY1 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. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. Y) THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must be endorsed. 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). PRODUCER CONTACT NAME: ISU Suncoast Insurance Assoc PHONE g13 289 -5200 FAX A/c No Ext : ac, No), 813 289 -4561 P.O. BOX 22668 E -MAIL Tampa, FL 33622 -2668 EACH OCCURRENCE PRODUCER 813 289 -5200 CUSTOMER ID #: INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC # INSURED INSURER A: Phoenix Insurance Company 25623 Florida Transportation Engineering Inc INSURER B: Travelers Indemnity Company 25658 8250 Pascal Drive INSURER C: Commerce & Industry Ins Co 19410 Suite 101 INSURER D: XL Specialty Insurance Company 37885 Punta Gorda, FL 33950 INSURER E : INSURER F: GENERAL AGGREGATE $2,000,000 � V am/ uCa LCK I IFll:o 1 F NI IMKFK• VC11101 kl \II I &ICCC. THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT 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. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. INSR LUL TYPE OF INSURANCE DDL INSR UBR POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFF MMIDD/YYYY POLICY EXP MMIDDIYYYY LIMITS A GENERAL LIABILITY 68064951-917 07/27/2011 07/27/2012 EACH OCCURRENCE $1 000 000 X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CLAIMS -MADE � OCCUR DAMAGE TO RENTED PREMISES Ea occurrence $1,000,000 MED EXP (Any one person) $10,000 PERSONAL &ADV INJURY $1,000,000 GENERAL AGGREGATE $2,000,000 GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: PRODUCTS - COMP /OP AGG $2,000,000 POLICY X PRO LOC $ B AUTOMOBILE X LIABILITY ANY AUTO BA25021_307 07/06/2011 07/06/2012 COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT (Ea accident) $1,000,000 BODILY INJURY (Per person) $ ALL OWNED AUTOS BODILY INJURY (Per accident) $ X SCHEDULED AUTOS HIRED AUTOS PROPERTY DAMAGE (Per accident) $ X NON -OWNED AUTOS $ C X UMBRELLA LIAB X OCCUR EBU022714662 07/26/2011 07/26/2012 EACH OCCURRENCE s2,000,000 AGGREGATE s2.000.000 EXCESS LIAB CLAIMS -MADE DEDUCTIBLE $ RETENTION WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY YIN ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? ❑ NIA WC STATU- OTH- E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $ E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $ (Mandatory In NH) If yes, describe under E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT $ DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below D Professional DPR9694372 06108/2011 06/08/2012 $1,000,000 per claim Liability $2,000,000 annl aggr. DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS I VEHICLES (Attach ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, if more space is required) Professional Liability coverage is written on a claims -made and reported basis. Project: RFQ No. 11- 11 -01. City of Sunny Isles Beach SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE 18070 Collins Avenue THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ©1988.2009 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ACORD 25 (2009/09) 1 of 1 The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD #S352600/M331532 LWA