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City of Sunny Isles Beach RFP No. 12-04-02
Continuing Professional Architectural & Engineering Services
Firms Only (CCNA)
Table of Contents
Section
Letter of Interest
Company Information ............................................................................................................................ 1
Qualifications ........................................................................................................................................ 2
Staffing .................................................................................................................................................. 3
Approach / Methodology ........................................................................................................................ 4
References ............................................................................................................................................ 5
Contract Forms .................................................................................................................................... 6
700 W. Hillsboro Blvd
Building 3, Suite 202
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
(954) 421-1944
www.sgmengineering.com
1. Since 1991 SGM has
completed hundreds of
successful MEP
renovation, additions,
and alteration projects
for local and federal
government entities.
2. Maintenance friendly
and energy efficient
design is kept at high
priority.
3. Rapid response time
is kept at high
priority!
Why choose SGM?
May 3, 2012
Sunny Isles Beach Government Center
18070 Collins Avenue 4th
Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
Floor
Re: RFP No. 12-04-02 Continuing Professional Architectural & Engineering Services Firms
Only (CCNA)
Dear City of Sunny Isles Beach Purchasing and Selection Committee Members,
On behalf of SGM Engineering, Inc. (SGM), a Certified Small Disadvantaged,
Minority-owned Business, I am pleased to present our capabilities in response to the
City of Sunny Isles Beach solicitation for Continuing Professional Architectural &
Engineering Services Firms Only (CCNA) RFP No. 12-04-02. SGM is a
Corporation chartered by the Florida Department of State and is a certified
Minority Business Enterprise (MBE). SGM has 21 years of Mechanical, Electrical
and Plumbing engineering design experience related to energy efficient,
maintenance, remodeling, renovation and construction of MEP systems for local and
federal government facilities.
SGM’s Experience with Municipalities
SGM has extensive and related experience in Continuing Services Contracts for MEP
Engineering Services. We currently have similar contracts with other governmental
institutions throughout the State of Florida. Our success has been backed by
references confirming our quality and commitments for meeting their requirements.
SGM has successfully completed design, construction, remodeling, and renovation
projects at the following local municipalities:
• Brevard County
• City of Orlando
• City of Ormond Beach
• City of Riviera Beach
• City of Tampa
• City of Titusville
• Hernando County
• Hillsborough County
• Marion County
• Martin County
• Orange County
• Osceola County
• Palm Beach County
• Sarasota County
• Seminole County
• St. Johns County
• Town of Fort Myers Beach
• Town of Palm Beach
• Volusia County
We would like to highlight key strengths of our local full service Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire
Protection firm:
• SGM Engineering is one of the top (MBE) MEP firms in Florida providing exceptional Mechanical,
Electrical and Plumbing engineering design services meeting vigorous energy efficient goals; fully
staffed and which are licensed Florida Professional Engineers, LEED AP’s, and certified
Commissioning Agents ready to provide outstanding service to the City of Sunny Isles Beach.
• Since 1991 SGM has specialized in MEP engineering design for local and federal governments
providing cost effective and energy efficient designs to save municipalities’ unwanted costs during
tight budget restraint environments.
• With our local office SGM is available to serve the City of Sunny Isles Beach at a moment’s notice.
SGM understands the value and need of our team to be available at a moment’s notice by City staff
as needed for this contract
• SGM has designed over 9 Million square feet of LEED certified energy efficient space
• SGM has a wide range of hands on construction background experience with renovation, repair,
rehabilitation, reuse and the expansion of existing structures and facilities such as: Emergency
Operation Center, Sheriff’s Office, Medical Center, Public Works, Fire Department, Facilities
Management and Parks and Recreation.
City of Sunny Isles Beach
May 3, 2012
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SGM is a full service Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection Design Engineering firm
specialized in all types of facilities with government municipalities. Our team is capable and qualified to
design all aspects of MEP/FP systems for renovations, additions, and new facilities with knowledgeable
emphasis on codes and energy conservation requirements. Our staff is structured with many qualified
and experienced Project Managers that complete their projects on-time and within budget. Each Project
Manager has Engineers, Designers and Cad Tech staff who are assigned to a specific project. SGM also
currently has Certified Commissioning Agents on staff committed to providing quality Commissioning
Services from early in the design phase, through construction and into the warranty period. The staff
committed to your project will be immediately available for your assignment and the depth of staff will
provide support when necessary to handle multiple projects concurrently. The most important aspect of
availability will be centered on our Key Management Staff so that the overall program management
controls can be implemented quickly and efficiently.
SGM has a team of highly qualified licensed engineers on staff capable of completing projects from
design through construction administration. SGM’s team is multi-disciplined, with experience in design
engineering, construction observation, studies and other professional general electrical and mechanical
engineering services.
SGM consistently strives to provide services that meet or exceed our client’s expectations and
requirements while adhering to deadlines and budgets. We practice open communications that serves to
promote the understanding of our client’s specifications, appropriately designed products, and a ready
ability to respond to the changing needs of our client.
SGM was founded and Incorporated in the state of Florida in 1991. Our business approach is to review,
evaluate, design and recommend the most efficient, cost effective, and safest method possible for all of
our clients and the projects we undertake. Our role is to provide the highest quality of design construction
documents, cost estimates, construction administration and coordination efforts with construction
managers and owner’s representatives by ensuring that professional standards and timeliness of all
projects are met.
SGM understands that projects under continuing services contracts are often short fused, complicated
renovations requiring minimal downtime of the facility. SGM has an understanding of the requirements
needed for this contract. Our engineers understand that at any moment we may receive an urgent
phone call asking us to immediately visit a job site and troubleshoot a problem which might result in the
closure of a critical facility unless we respond with solutions immediately. We also understand that we
need to be readily available at all times during the construction phase of one of our projects to address
problems as they arise. SGM understands that this contract deals with existing buildings spread
throughout the City. Therefore, safety and advanced planning are the most important factors associated
with this contract.
Project Scope
The Continuing Contract for Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Services provides the City of Sunny Isles
Beach with a flexible, convenient means of receiving professional engineering services, including design,
engineering, analysis and inspection professional services, on a various City projects.
Project Types
Various types of projects will be administered under this contract including, but not limited to: existing
buildings such as offices, conference rooms, libraries, Auditorium / Theatres, utility plant/ facilities, police
and fire departments, parks and recreation facilities, parking lots, community centers, and the upgrade
and modification to existing exterior and interior lighting of City facilities.
Specialized Skills Available
SGM is all aware of the City’s design standards, purchasing procedures, contractor selection process,
permitting process and close-out documents. Our Project Team consists of Professional Staff who are
specialized in following skills relating to this contract:
• Air-conditioning and heating systems
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• Air distribution (air handlers, ductwork & accessories), Refrigeration equipment (chillers, cooling
towers) and
Unitary equipment (rooftop air-cooled single package units)
• Commissioning, retro commissioning and re-commissioning of existing or new buildings
• Fire protection equipment (fire sprinkler systems)
• Plumbing fixtures and equipment
• HVAC instrumentation, Building Automation System, DDC Controls
• Testing, adjusting and balancing of HVAC systems
• Power generation (emergency generators) and UPS (uninterruptable power system)
• Service and distribution (metering, grounding, service disconnects)
• Lighting (light fixtures, lamps)
• Communication systems (fire alarm & security systems)
• Electrical system testing
• Low-voltage distribution systems (switchboards, panels, controllers)
Rehabilitation of Existing Facilities of Various Types, Sizes and Complexities
SGM’s experience in the rehabilitation of existing facilities is similar to that of new facilities. Our staff has
completed MEP designs for various existing facilities including chiller plants, government facilities, and
administration buildings facilities. Our staff has managed numerous addition and renovation projects
through modernization, upgrades, and continuing service contracts. We understand that work on
occupied buildings requires careful planning in the design process and throughout construction.
Coordination and communication among the designer, owner, users, and local agencies are imperative to
the success of any phased construction process.
Mechanical designs included life cycle cost analysis, energy calculations, of existing chiller plant with
added capacity for future new classroom buildings, new chilled water piping and controls to feed existing
campus, building AHU’s, VAV’s, electric heat, EMS controls, outside air intake and ductwork. All
discipline designs were in accordance with Florida Building code, Florida Mechanical code, Florida fire
prevention code and standards set by the associated Counties.
Our team will ensure that there will be documented and constant communication with the City of Sunny
Isles Beach and SGM’s engineers. We will involve the facility end users and the City’s personnel
throughout the entire design process. Our approach described below provides the City with an organized
way to resolve a variety of projects. It is important to know that each task order will have a specific
approach which is appropriate to its scope of work.
We trust that our proposal will convincingly demonstrate the requirements of the RFP are met. You will
note our proposal will demonstrate all requirements have been completely analyzed, evaluated, and
defined to display to the City of Sunny Isles Beach our capability and competence. SGM meets the
expectations of the City and will meet the City’s requirements. SGM’s goal is for a long and productive
working relationship with the City of Sunny Isles Beach, and a commitment to providing the highest level
of professional services. We greatly appreciate your time and consideration.
Sincerely
Tony Shahnami, P.E., CxA, FE, CES, CHS-lll
President
SGM Engineering, Inc.
City of Sunny Isles Beach RFP No. 12-04-02
Continuing Professional Architectural & Engineering Services
Firms Only (CCNA)
Section 1 – Company Information
SGM is a Corporation chartered by the Florida Department of State and is a certified Minority Business
Enterprise (MBE). SGM has 21 years of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection engineering
design experience related to energy efficient, m aintenance, remodeling, renovation and construction of MEP
systems for local and federal government facilities. SGM’s business approach is to review, evaluate, design and
recommend the most efficient, cost effective, and safest method possible for all of our clients and the projects we
undertake.
SGM was founded and Incorporated in the state of Florida in 1991. SGM is registered as a member of the U.S.
Green Building Council. The Council, representing all segments of the building industry, developed the LEED®
(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System ®, which is a voluntary, consensus-
based national standard for developing high-performance, sustainable buildings.
SGM is capable and qualified to design all aspects of MEP/FP systems for renovations, additions, and new facilities
with knowledgeable emphasis on codes and energy conservation requirements. Our staff is structured with many
qualified and experienced Project Managers that complete their projects on -time and within budget. Each Project
Manager has Engineers, Designers and Cad Tech staff who are assigned to a specific project. SGM also has
Certified Commissioning Agents on staff committed to providing quality Commissioning Services from early in the
design phase, through construction and into the warranty period. The staff committed to your project will be
immediately available for your assignment and the depth of staff will provide support when necessary to handle
multiple projects concurrently. The most important aspect of availability will be centered on our Key Management
Staff so that the overall program management controls can be implemented quickly and efficiently.
SGM’s experience in the rehabilitation of existing facilities is similar to that of new fa cilities. Our staff has completed
MEP designs for various existing facilities including chiller plants, government facilities, training facilities, and
administration buildings facilities. Our staff has managed numerous addition and renovation projects t hrough
modernization, upgrades, and continuing service contracts. We understand that work on occupied buildings
requires careful planning in the design process and throughout construction. Coordination and communication
among the designer, owner, users, and local agencies are imperative to the success of any phased construction
process.
Name of Agency / Company
SGM Engineering, Inc.
Company Locations
SGM’s headquarters office is located in Orlando, FL with established
offices located in Deerfield Beach, FL Tampa, FL, and Chevy Chase,
MD.
Internet Web Site Address
www.sgmengineering.com
Details of Entity Business Structure (Corporation,
Partnership, LLC)
SGM Engineering, Inc. is a Corporation chartered by t he State of
Florida. SGM is not relying on any acquisition or merger and is
submitting as the single prime entity to meet all qualifications outlined
in the proposal.
SGM Engineering, Inc.
City of Sunny Isles Beach RFP No. 12-04-02
Continuing Professional Architectural & Engineering Services
Firms Only (CCNA)
Section 1 – Company Information
Date Founded
SGM was founded on December 31, 1991
Home office address, telephone number, and local address and phone number
SGM’s headquarters office is located in Orlando, FL with an established office in Deerfield Beach, FL.
Orlando Home Office Local Deerfield Beach Office
935 Lake Baldwin Lane 700 W. Hillsboro Blvd, Bldg 3, Suite 212
Orlando, FL 32814 Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
407-767-5188 954-421-1944
List of any outstanding litigation that would threaten the viability of the firm or the performance of
this contract
SGM Engineering, Inc. does not
have any outstanding litigation that
would threaten the viability of the firm
or the performance of this contract.
Proof of insurance
Indication of how long it would take to implement service after authorization to begin
The timing of these projects for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineering Services is perfect for our team to
have the ability to commit as soon as the notice to proceed is issued. We have evaluated our current workload over
the course of this year and the time frame of this contract, and have determined that SGM has the resources
available to immediately begin work on these assignments.
SGM Engineering, Inc.
City of Sunny Isles Beach RFP No. 12-04-02
Continuing Professional Architectural & Engineering Services
Firms Only (CCNA)
Section 2 - Qualifications
SGM's staff has a wealth of direct experience with governmental facilities throughout the State of Florida.
Throughout the 21 years of the company‟s existence, our engineers and staff have demonstrated extensive
experience and compatibility with design f or new construction and retrofitting existing buildings. SGM is equally
comfortable serving as Prime or sub-consultant and has participated in jobs as small as a single home design to
large scale jobs at the Orange County Convention Center, the nation‟s s econd largest convention center.
SGM‟s Mechanical Engineers have experience in the design of mechanical systems including, but not limited to,
fire protection systems, all types and sizes of HVAC systems, high temperature hot water boilers, piping, fluid
systems, chilled water, compressed gas systems, elevators, hoists and cranes, specialized mechanical equipment
and controls (including direct digital control (DDC), and programmable logic controllers (PLC), as well as facilities to
house the mechanical equipment.
SGM‟s Electrical Engineers are skilled in the design of electrical systems including, but not limited to, fire alarm
and detection systems, medium and low voltage AC power systems, Electronic Security Systems (ESS),
uninterruptible power systems, computer power conditioning, grounding, lightning protection, lighting, emergency
power, hazardous area electrical installations, control and monitoring systems, cable tray systems, communications
raceway systems, and communications premise wiring.
Fire Protection/Fire Alarm
In addition, SGM has been responsible for the mechanical and electrical renovation of numerous buildings.
Completed the replacement of existing voice and fire alarm systems, and mad conversions to conventional
horn/strobe system (allowed as a result of changes in applicable codes). SGM has conducted site investigations,
which identified the ADA, HVAC, fire alarm, lighting, space planning and FF&E needs. Provide smoke detectors as
required and upgraded building fire alarm and interco m systems.
SGM has provided Mechanical / Fire Protection Engineering services the required staff in all disciplines to perform
job assignments expected for this contract. The staff committed to this project will be immediately available for this
assignment and the depth of staff will provide support when necessary to handle multiple projects concurrently.
Fire Flow Test
A two hydrant water flow test will be conducted within six months prior to permitting. The information will include
date and time of test, who conducted the test, static gauge pressure at no flow, flow rate with residual gauge
pressure, hydrant butt coefficient, and location of test in relation to the hydraulic point of service. Previous projects
varied from maximum security installation to mass public densities, where CCTV, CATV, Voice Evacuation/Intercom
along with Fire Alarm Panels were designed and installed per National & Local Codes. SGM provided full service
design and construction administration. SGM also has previous project exp erience associated with the “Anti-
Terrorist Force Protection Act” which we have successfully applied to new and existing buildings.
MEP Design for Hurricane Regions
When Hurricane Andrew arrived in 1992, it destroyed over 80,000 buildings resulting in pro perty damage exceeding
$30 billion. SGM understands that the City of Sunny Isles Beach is in a “Hurricane Region” and is aware of the
potential hazards. SGM performs a cost benefit analysis that first studies the uplift pressure on rooftop equipment,
the potential use of wind screens, and makes recommendations regarding the potential use of damping equipment
to prevent wind load effects.
In existing facilities often times the existing rooftop equipment does not meet today‟s Florida building wind load co de
requirements. SGM understands that rooftop equipment is subjected to high wind loads during Florida‟s hurricane
season. SGM carefully makes design recommendations to prevent equipment failure during Florida‟s hurricane
season. The result of equipment failure during Florida‟s hurricane season not only effects mechanical equipment it
also may result in openings within the roof of the facility creating water infiltration. Detached mechanical equipment
may also result in threats surrounding the equipment under high wind load conditions. SGM ensures that our
design will meet Florida building code wind load design requirements for all equipment specified.
SGM Engineering, Inc.
City of Sunny Isles Beach RFP No. 12-04-02
Continuing Professional Architectural & Engineering Services
Firms Only (CCNA)
Section 2 - Qualifications
Commissioning
Commissioning consists of systematically documenting that specified components and systems have been installed
and started up properly and then functionally tested to verify and document proper operation through all modes and
conditions. In addition, personnel training will be verified and final project O&M documents will be reviewed for
completeness.
SGM has 7 Certified Commissioning Agents and 2 LEED Accredited Professionals on staff. They are committed to
providing quality Commissioning Services from early in the design phase, through construction and into the
warranty period. They have the ability to oversee commissioning activities for your facilities, while meeting the
highest level of LEED building certification feasible.
SGM will work with the campus site facilities maintenance. The following systems, including all components and
controls, will be commissioned:
Central building automation systems [Energy Management & Control System (EM&CS)], including linkages
to remote monitoring and control sites (this excludes any security-related control systems or interlocks).
All equipment of the heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems
Refrigeration systems
Life safety systems (fire alarm, smoke control systems, fire protection)
Domestic and process water pumping systems
Emergency power and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems
Lighting control systems
Electrical systems
Various special equipment systems, such as pneumatic tube systems
Special Construction
Sustainable Design
SGM is a proud member of the US Green Building Council and is committed to environmental stewardship and
social responsibility. SGM currently employs LEED accredited professionals and encourage employees to
familiarize and participate in LEED projects. Our company strives for top performing designs and LEED enhances
this goal through efficient use of energy, environmental, and human resources. These aspects directly translate into
economic benefits for our clients. A one-time investment premium of less than 1% of costs can increase energy
efficiency 20-30% in comparison to standard building code practices.
SGM is familiar with standards regarding LEED certification as well as the following values of LEED certified
buildings: Lower operating costs and increased asset value, reduced waste sent to landfills, conservation of energy
and water, healthier and safer environment for occupants, reduced harmful greenhouse gas emissions, and the
ability to qualify for tax rebates, zoning allowances and other incentives in hundreds of cities. SGM is committed to
making every effort for all projects to be qualified for LEED processing.
We have developed a set of guidelines that represents energy efficient and environmentally responsible practices.
They are recommended in supporting a sustainable design checklist. For example, issues may include:
Environmentally sensitive design
Protection and preservation of natural resources
Energy-conscious design
Water conservation
Increased materials reuse and recycling
Environmentally sound building materials and construction
Eliminating hazardous substances
Improving indoor and outdoor air quality
Some aspects of sustainable design are not new. Attention has been given in the past to energy conservation and
efficiency, water conservation, recycling, reduced use of ozone depleting substances, and avoidance of the use of
certain harmful substances such as asbestos, lead based paints, and PCB‟s.
SGM Engineering, Inc.
City of Sunny Isles Beach RFP No. 12-04-02
Continuing Professional Architectural & Engineering Services
Firms Only (CCNA)
Section 2 - Qualifications
The critical key to accomplishing the listed initiatives is an integral design approach, where the evaluation of any
building element, material or system is not viewed solely on the basis of its own isolated merit and cost, but is
designed and then appraised as an integrated part of the entire building, facility or infrastructure system.
SGM‟s dedication to LEED is exemplified in our new headquarters which will achieve LEED Silver c ertification in the
summer of 2012. SGM‟s LEED MEP engineering design was utilized for Orange County Public Schools - Colonial
9th Grade Center, an educational facility that obtained LEED certification and the Skanska Orlando Headquarters
which obtained LEED Gold certification. SGM‟s LEED certified projects total more than 9,000,000 square feet.
Energy/Daylight Modeling
SGM promotes integrated design analyzing multiple options for building features, including the building envelope,
HVAC equipment and lighting systems to identify the most effective energy saving strategies. SGM has extensive
experience with 3D energy modeling software packages to demonstrate the value of energy saving strategies.
Additionally, we utilize daylight modeling to evaluate fenestration, types of glazing and architectural features.
Assisting the City of Sunny Isles Beach to meet or exceed the 50% energy savings target for “The 2030
Challenge”
Opportunities exist to determine 30 and 50% savings, SGM takes steps by first:
1. Define the architectural-program characteristics for a typical municipal facility by defining a single prototype
model.
2. Create baseline energy models for the particular climate zone that are elaborations of the prototype model and
are compliant with Standard 90.1-2004
3. Create low-energy models for the particular climate zone by applying a list of energy design measures to the
prototype model. SGM utilizes industry feedback to strengthen the energy design measures chosen for application.
4. Simulate the baseline and low-energy models for the particular climate zone to show that 50% (or greater) energy
savings are achieved when the energy design measures are applied to the prototype model.
For example the following energy design measures were used to attain 50 % energy savings on a municipal facility:
Reduced lighting power densities.
Day lighting sensors in applicable perimeter zones.
Occupancy sensors in applicable zones.
More insulative envelope (opaque exterior and fenestration).
Overhangs on south-facing fenestrations.
A multi-zone variable air volume dedicated outdoor air system with zone-level water-to-air heat pumps. The
heat pumps shared a common condenser loop whose temperature was maintained though the use of a
chiller and boiler.
High-efficiency chillers, boilers, and water heaters.
Demand controlled ventilation.
More efficient pumps.
Reduced infiltration through tighter envelope construction.
Integration of subsystems to achieve whole-building performance.
SGM has demonstrated success in Continuing Service Contracts with our extensive experience in existing and new
construction of municipal facilities using latest means & methods to exceed the design and energy efficiency
guidelines established by the client. Our expertise is in:
Vigorous energy efficient designs for showcased facilities
Central Utility Plants (chillers, boilers and thermal energy)
Campus-wide power distribution
Trouble shooting of building MEP systems- such as IAQ, fire alarm, power, etc.
Systems, Audio, CC-TV, Fire alarm and fire protection
Commissioning & LEED
Feasibility study and cost estimating
Compliance with Federal Grants such as ARRA and other stimulus packages
SGM Engineering, Inc.
City of Sunny Isles Beach RFP No. 12-04-02
Continuing Professional Architectural & Engineering Services
Firms Only (CCNA)
Section 2 - Qualifications
Design renovation for existing building using construction phasing plans with no interruptions to build ing‟s
occupants.
Designed Central Energy Plants incorporating the use of reclaimed water as make -up water for existing
Cooling Towers without any bearing to the efficiency of the tower or the water cooled chillers.
Designed dedicated heat recovery chillers to recover 100% of the heat of the condenser for reuse reducing
the corresponding conditioning energy consumption, reduce air and the atmosphere generated by
environment, greenhouse gas emissions. Heat recover chillers also were designed to provide drama tic
savings, while meeting an increased cooling load, improving comfort, and enhancing environmental
friendliness. (LEED)
Designed several thermal energy storage systems in parallel of life cycle analysis and coordinating with the
owner and local power companies for utility cash rebates (LEED)
Created energy models to identify and analyze peak shaving (LEED)
Designed primary and secondary chilled water pumping and condenser water pumping systems using
variable speed drives (most recently the design of (10) 1500 ton centrifugal water cooled chillers for the
Orange County Convention Center)
Designed high efficient water cooled chillers with capabilities of running as low as 25% and lowest possible
KW/Ton of cooling (LEED)
Designed the most efficient multi-speed cooling towers with lowest possible water blow-down.
Designed stub-outs for future connections including new valve boxes.
Provided a design for emergency generators to support portions of central utility plants (in some cases
allowing the owner to sell power back to the grid).
Designed Energy Management Systems that comply with 40% energy performance over ASHRAE 90.1 –
2007 Baseline and Energy policy act of 2005. SGM designed EMS systems to monitor and control the
central utility plant including the actual monthly energy usage, chilled water tonnage and KW/per ton. SGM
designs web based BacNet system with live graphics.
Created utility master plans identifying the existing, future buildings, building classification and potential
future energy usage ensuring adequate space is allocated for future equipment.
SGM understands the importance of hearing the needs of the City of Sunny Isles Beach while remaining within the
contractual boundaries set by the contract. It is critical in retrofit design projects to address potential up front out-of-
scope items that could impact the project scope of work.
Project Schedule
SGM recognizes the importance of completing engineering designs and providing design documents that are of the
highest quality possible and meet all of the generally accepted engineering standards. The quality control and
quality assurance reviews are completed by a senior level individual who has not been involved with the project
design.
This allows a new individual unfamiliar with the project the opportunity to review the plans without having prior
knowledge of the project. Using this approach, SGM has consistently provided effective quality control for its
projects. In cases where the qualified quality control review individual is not e mployed at SGM, SGM has
contracted with independent outside consultants to provide the quality control and quality assurance reviews.
Retaining these outside review services without hesitation illustrates SGM‟s commitment to implementing effective
quality control.
SGM is structured with many qualified and experienced project managers that complete their projects on -time &
within budget. Each project manager has engineers, designers and cad tech staff who are assigned to a specific
project. A Project Managers‟ Meeting is held on a weekly basis to discuss project schedules. All the projects are
identified on a spread sheet which clearly outlines the PM, Engineer, Designer and CAD Tech. The spread sheet
also identifies the deadlines and client‟s name.
SGM Engineering, Inc.
City of Sunny Isles Beach RFP No. 12-04-02
Continuing Professional Architectural & Engineering Services
Firms Only (CCNA)
Section 2 - Qualifications
For individual projects, we can develop and maintain a Critical Path Method project schedule utilizing Microsoft
Project or other graphical programs. More than merely a tool to manage progress to contract completion dates, we
will establish a master project schedule that encompasses all design development, and construction document
preparation. This master schedule serves to establish a work plan for accomplishing period and systematic reviews
as design progresses and to ensure significant quality control requirements are accommodated.
As design development reaches completion, quality control activities identified through the integrated design review
process are then entered into the schedule where they become identifiable as discreet required activiti es.
A detailed delivery plan (Work Plan) will comprise:
Fee expenditure cash flow
Project resource plan
Work schedule identify key dates and objectives
Documentation for each stage
Signoffs required & milestone dates for approvals by the City of Sunny Isles Beach
Schedule of information required
Statutory agency reviews and submissions
Meeting schedule(s)
Developing Schedules
The schedules were developed based upon the project deadline from the client. SGM managed to provide
adequate resources to meet each step of the design process. The schedule was updated on a weekly basis. The
PM had weekly meetings to discuss the design completion schedule and other requirements to meet the deadline &
its construction budget.
Scheduling Challenges
The staff is experienced and has adequate resources to meet the deadlines and stay within construction budget.
Specific challenges in scheduling may include project phasing, scheduling so construction is during a certain time of
the year (i.e. Remodeling a dormitory during the summer, when less students are at the campus), or scheduling
construction at night so an office building can remain occupied during the day. Weekly meetings were scheduled
with PM, engineers & designers to make sure that the deadline & the construct ion budget was met. Then, regular
meetings were set up with the owner to make sure that all the items, guidelines and other issues relating to the
project had been implemented.
Team Communication
SGM has established Communication procedures to maintain a c ritical flow of project information. In order for our
personnel to stay connected to their assigned tasks and their co -workers as required, we have ensured that our
staff is equipped with the most up to date communications technology.
As with most corporations, we use Microsoft Office Applications such as Outlook, to communicate quickly and
effectively. We propose to facilitate the use of an FTP site for fast transmittal to secure oversized files. Additionally,
SGM‟s team will utilize a video and phone conference software called GoToMeetings. This will allow our team to
visually review documents and hold meetings from any part of the country.
The majority of the Project Delivery team and certain corporate staff members also stay connected through th e use
of synchronized “Smartphones” that allow instant access to emails, documents and calendar events. Users are
also provided Broadband and available VPN connections for access to the internet, Team intranet and shared
drives as necessary.
Response Time and Communication
Our staff is readily available for an emergency site visit, telephone and video conferencing and email
communication. Additionally, City staff has ability to be in continual communication with SGM‟s lead personnel and
project managers to obtain a prompt response to questions and concerns 24 hours a day through the use of smart
phones equipped with email access and ability to upload and edit documents.
SGM Engineering, Inc.
City of Sunny Isles Beach RFP No. 12-04-02
Continuing Professional Architectural & Engineering Services
Firms Only (CCNA)
Section 2 - Qualifications
SGM will utilize a management plan for processing tasks to develop a project sc hedule that will track major
milestones in the project. Schedules are developed based upon the project deadline from the client. SGM will
provide adequate resources to meet each step of the design process.
Schedules are updated on a weekly basis. Project Managers have weekly meetings to discuss the design
completion schedule and other requirements to meet the deadline and its construction budget. The staff is
experienced and has ample resources to meet the deadlines and stay within construction budget. S pecific
challenges in scheduling may include project phasing or construction delays.
Overcoming these challenges may include planning designs during a certain time of the year or day (i.e. scheduling
construction at night so an office building can remain occupied during the day).
SGM ensures that there will be documented and constant communication between the City and our design team.
We will involve the City facility end users throughout the entire design process. Our experience is that often times
the RFP does not address all the needs and concerns of the owner. It is important these issues are discovered to
save the City unwanted costs, value engineering, and efficiency of design. SGM will ensure that scheduling is an
ongoing cooperative issue. SGM will ensure that all lead engineers will ensure that all design submittals meet the
City‟s Standards, receive ongoing feedback from the City‟s construction and facilities planning division, answered all
questions and comments and ensure the design takes c onstruction cost and efficiency into account.
Professional Engineering Licenses
SGM Engineering, Inc.
City of Sunny Isles Beach RFP No. 12-04-02
Continuing Professional Architectural & Engineering Services
Firms Only (CCNA)
Section 2 - Qualifications
Professional Certificates
SGM Engineering, Inc.
City of Sunny Isles Beach RFP No. 12-04-02
Continuing Professional Architectural & Engineering Services
Firms Only (CCNA)
Section 2 - Qualifications
Relevant Experience and Past Performance
SGM has a long history of successful work with Florida municipalities and School Districts. Specifically, one of the
unique aspects of working with continuing contracts is the ability to be on call and provide immediate response to
the needs of the City for challenges to solve. Our past performance with Municipalities is an example of our ability to
adapt and respond to each municipality regardless size, complexity, or use.
SGM has been providing MEP design services for over 21 years. SGM has the ability to produce quantities of
drawings and documentation on accelerated schedules to expedite design review meetings and reduce Advertise
and Award Contract periods, thereby removing any impact on project implementation plans. SGM„s library provides
the technical staff with reference documentation in a timely manner. We have a significant collection of current
standards, specifications and reference drawings. Below are the continuing contracts SGM currently holds.
City of Tampa – A/E Work Order Contracts for Services as Needed
Contract reference name, address, and telephone number
Jim Greiner, P.E., City of Tampa DPW, 4th Floor North, 306 E. Jackson Street, Tampa, FL 33602, (813) 274-8598
Nature of your firm’s responsibility on this contract
SGM is providing Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection Engineering Design, Construction
Administration, and Commissioning services for this A/E work order contract for Services on as needed. SGM is
commissioned to provide engineering design services in areas of: HVAC, IAQ, lighting , power, plumbing, fire alarm,
CC-TV/ security, systems/audio, LEED and construction administration throughout the City.
SGM‟s services include but are not limited to:
Program and Scope Verification
Schematic, design development, permitable construction drawings, specs and construction administration
including the close-out documents
Peer review, feasibility studies and budgeting
Trouble shooting for on-going problems in existing facilities
Renovation replacement for existing chillers, cooling towers, condenser pumps, primary/secondary chilled
water pumps, VFD's, VAV's, Building Automation System, Laboratory systems, library, kitchen/cafeteria,
offices, computer/ IT rooms, emergency power systems, lightning protections, warehouse, community
centers and auditoriums
Review, comment, and approval of design documents, and final construction drawings and specifications
Commissioning/ retro-commissioning/ or re-commissioning of existing facilities
Contract administration and inspection services for construction/re novation projects
Inspection and reporting services for existing MEP Systems to identify potential problems that related to, but
not limited to materials and workmanship, and system age. Recommended solutions to identified problems
included a detailed cost estimate.
Review and comment services related to warranty service requests
Technical support in matters regarding MEP systems to City Staff
Technical support by the use of other consultants when specialized areas of expertise
Contract term – start and end date
2010 – 2012
SGM Engineering, Inc.
City of Sunny Isles Beach RFP No. 12-04-02
Continuing Professional Architectural & Engineering Services
Firms Only (CCNA)
Section 2 - Qualifications
Town of Palm Beach – Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Consultants
Contract reference name, email address, and telephone number
Michael Roach, PE, MRoach@TownofPalmBeach.com 561-838-5440
Nature of your firm’s responsibility on this contract
SGM is providing Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection Engineering Design, Construction
Administration, and Commissioning services for this A/E work order contract for Ser vices on as needed. SGM is
commissioned to provide engineering design services in areas of: HVAC, IAQ, lighting, power, plumbing, fire alarm,
CC-TV/ security, systems/audio, LEED and construction administration throughout the Town of Palm Beach.
SGM‟s services include but are not limited to:
Program and Scope Verification
Schematic, design development, permitable construction drawings, specs and construction administration
including the close-out documents
Peer review, feasibility studies and budgeting
Trouble shooting for on-going problems in existing facilities
Renovation replacement for existing chillers, cooling towers, condenser pumps, primary/secondary chilled
water pumps, VFD's, VAV's, Building Automation System, Laboratory systems, library, kitchen/cafeteria,
offices, computer/ IT rooms, emergency power systems, lightning protections, warehouse, community
centers and auditoriums
Review, comment, and approval of design documents, and final construction drawings and specifications
Commissioning/ retro-commissioning/ or re-commissioning of existing facilities
Contract administration and inspection services for construction/renovation projects
Inspection and reporting services for existing MEP Systems to identify potential problems that related to, but
not limited to materials and workmanship, and system age. Recommended solutions to identified problems
included a detailed cost estimate.
Review and comment services related to warranty service requests
Technical support in matters regarding MEP systems to Town Staff
Technical support by the use of other consultants when specialized areas of expertise
Contract term – start and end date
2009 – 2015
SGM Engineering, Inc.
City of Sunny Isles Beach RFP No. 12-04-02
Continuing Professional Architectural & Engineering Services
Firms Only (CCNA)
Section 2 - Qualifications
Town of Fort Myers Beach – Ongoing Mechanical, Electrical and Controls Professional Servi ces
Contract reference name, address, and telephone number
Peter Boers, 2523 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931, 239-765-0202
Nature of your firm’s responsibility on this contract
SGM is providing Mechanical Electrical, Engineering and Controls Design services for this A/E work order contract
for Services on as needed. SGM is commissioned to provide engineering design services in areas of: HVAC, IAQ,
lighting, power, plumbing, fire alarm, CC-TV/ security, systems/audio, LEED and construction administration
throughout the Town.
SGM‟s services include but are not limited to:
Program and Scope Verification
Schematic, design development, permitable construction drawings, specs and construction administration
including the close-out documents
Peer review, feasibility studies and budgeting
Trouble shooting for on-going problems in existing facilities
Renovation replacement for existing chillers, cooling towers, condenser pumps, primary/secondary chilled
water pumps, VFD's, VAV's, Building Automation System, Laboratory systems, library, kitchen/cafeteria,
offices, computer/ IT rooms, emergency power systems, lightning protections, warehouse, community
centers and auditoriums
Review, comment, and approval of design documents, and final construction drawings and specifications
Commissioning/ retro-commissioning/ or re-commissioning of existing facilities
Contract administration and inspection services for construction/renovation projects
Inspection and reporting services for existing MEP Systems to identify potential problems that related to, but
not limited to materials and workmanship, and system age. Recommended solutions to identified problems
included a detailed cost estimate.
Review and comment services related to warranty service requests
Technical support in matters regarding MEP systems to Town Staff
Technical support by the use of other consultants when specialized areas of expertise
Contract term – start and end date
2011 – 2016
SGM Engineering, Inc.
City of Sunny Isles Beach RFP No. 12-04-02
Continuing Professional Architectural & Engineering Services
Firms Only (CCNA)
Section 2 - Qualifications
Lake County Government – Continued On-Call Commissioning / Retro-Commissioning Services
Contract reference name, address, and telephone number
Susan Dugan, 315 W. Main Street, Room 441, Tavares, FL 32778, (352) 343-9839
Nature of your firm’s responsibility on this contract
SGM is providing on-call commissioning, retro-commissioning, and systems installation inspection for various
projects. Systems subject to commissioning or inspection include but are not limited to HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical
including emergency power, Fire/Life Safety, Building Envelopes, Utility Plants, Lighting, Building Security and
Interface with Building Management Systems (BMS). Some retro commissioning projects may be part of the
implementation of the County‟s Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funding, which may require
measurement and verification expertise, and experience with evaluating systems for energy efficient operations.
SGM‟s services include but are not limited to:
Ensure that the design objectives and intent are clearly documented
Perform a focused review of the design drawings and specifications
Develop a Commissioning Plan and Commission specifications
Conduct a scoping meeting, review commissioning process with the commissioning team members
Review submittals of commissioned equipment and systems, including detailed start-up procedures
Attend selected planning and job-site meetings to obtain information on construction progress
Performing installation verification and installation inspection site visits; verifying that systems are properly
installed according to the contract documents and manufacturer‟s instructions.
Work with the CM developing start-up plans and start-up documentation formats
Provide checkout and performance verification, with pre-functional checklists completed before functional
testing
Observing an appropriate sample of start-up and checkout by the installing contractors
Observing an appropriate sample of testing, adjusting and balancing by the test and balance contractor
Documents that the checklists and startup were co mpleted according to the approved plans, witnesses
startup of selected equipment
Develop specific equipment and system functional performance test procedures, document procedures
executed by the subcontractors
Review the O&M documentation for completeness, ensuring that Commissioning is completed before
Substantial Completion
Review, pre-approve and coordinate the training provided by the subcontractors and verify that it was
completed.
Observing functional and performance tests with the installing contractor
Providing comments based on start-up and functional performance testing results
Perform re-testing of systems that initially failed to meet desired functional test criteria and were corrected.
Completing a commissioning report and systems manual
Near-Warranty End or Post-Occupancy Review
Contract term – start and end date
2010 – 2011
SGM Engineering, Inc.
City of Sunny Isles Beach RFP No. 12-04-02
Continuing Professional Architectural & Engineering Services
Firms Only (CCNA)
Section 2 - Qualifications
City of Orlando – Continuing Architectural Contract
Contract reference name, address, and telephone number
Beth Yohe, MRI Architectural Group, 320 E. South Street, Orlando, FL, (407) 245-3660
Nature of your firm’s responsibility on this contract
SGM is providing Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection Engineering Design, Construction
Administration, and Commissioning services as a subconsulta nt to MRI Architectural Group. SGM is commissioned
to provide engineering design services in areas of: HVAC, IAQ, lighting, power, plumbing, fire alarm, CC -TV/
security, systems/audio, LEED and construction administration throughout the City.
SGM‟s services include but are not limited to:
Program and Scope Verification
Schematic, design development, permitable construction drawings, specs and construction administration
including the close-out documents
Peer review, feasibility studies and budgeting
Trouble shooting for on-going problems in existing facilities
Renovation replacement for existing chillers, cooling towers, condenser pumps, primary/secondary chilled
water pumps, VFD's, VAV's, Building Automation System, Laboratory systems, library, kitchen/caf eteria,
offices, computer/ IT rooms, emergency power systems, lightning protections, warehouse, community
centers and auditoriums
Review, comment, and approval of design documents, and final construction drawings and specifications
Commissioning/ retro-commissioning/ or re-commissioning of existing facilities
Contract administration and inspection services for construction/renovation projects
Inspection and reporting services for existing MEP Systems to identify potential problems that related to, but
not limited to materials and workmanship, and system age. Recommended solutions to identified problems
included a detailed cost estimate.
Review and comment services related to warranty service requests
Technical support in matters regarding MEP systems to City Staff
Technical support by the use of other consultants when specialized areas of expertise
Contract term – start and end date
2009 – 2015
SGM Engineering, Inc.
City of Sunny Isles Beach RFP No. 12-04-02
Continuing Professional Architectural & Engineering Services
Firms Only (CCNA)
Section 2 - Qualifications
Orange County – Continuing Architectural Contract
Contract reference name, address, and telephone number
Beth Yohe, MRI Architectural Group, 320 E. South Street, Orlando, FL, (407) 245 -3660
Nature of your firm’s responsibility on this contract
SGM is providing Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection Engineering Design, Construction
Administration, and Commissioning services as a subconsultant to MRI Architectural Group. SGM is commissioned
to provide engineering design services in areas of: HVAC, IAQ, lighting, power, plumbing, fire alarm, CC -TV/
security, systems/audio, LEED and construction administration throughout the County.
SGM‟s services include but are not limited to:
Program and Scope Verification
Schematic, design development, permitable construction drawings, specs and construction administration
including the close-out documents
Peer review, feasibility studies and budgeting
Trouble shooting for on-going problems in existing facilities
Renovation replacement for existing chillers, cooling towers, condenser pumps, primary/secondary chilled
water pumps, VFD's, VAV's, Building Automation System, Laboratory systems, library, kitchen/cafeteria,
offices, computer/ IT rooms, emergency power systems, lightning protections, warehouse, community
centers and auditoriums
Review, comment, and approval of design documents, and final construction drawings and specifications
Commissioning/ retro-commissioning/ or re-commissioning of existing facilities
Contract administration and inspection services for construction/renovation projects
Inspection and reporting services for existing MEP Systems to identify potential problems that related to, but
not limited to materials and workmanship, and system age. Recommended solutions to identified problems
included a detailed cost estimate.
Review and comment services related to warranty service requests
Technical support in matters regarding MEP systems to County Staff
Technical support by the use of other consultants when specialized areas of expertise
Contract term – start and end date
2008 – 2015
SGM Engineering, Inc.
City of Sunny Isles Beach RFP No. 12-04-02
Continuing Professional Architectural & Engineering Services
Firms Only (CCNA)
Section 2 - Qualifications
Orange County Utilities Engineering Contract
Contract reference name, address, and telephone number
David Mahler, P.E., CPH Engineers, Inc., 1117 E. Robinson Street, Orlando, FL, (407) 425-0452
Nature of your firm’s responsibility on this contract
SGM is providing Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection Engineering Design, Construction
Administration, and Commissioning services as a subconsultant to CPH Engineers. SGM is commissioned to
provide engineering design services in areas of: HVAC, IAQ, lighting, power, plumbing, fire alarm, CC-TV/ security,
systems/audio, LEED and construction administration throughout the County.
SGM‟s services include but are not limited to:
Program and Scope Verification
Schematic, design development, permitable construction drawings, specs and construction administration
including the close-out documents
Peer review, feasibility studies and budgeting
Trouble shooting for on-going problems in existing facilities
Renovation replacement for existing chillers, cooling towers, condenser pumps, primar y/secondary chilled
water pumps, VFD's, VAV's, Building Automation System, Laboratory systems, library, kitchen/cafeteria,
offices, computer/ IT rooms, emergency power systems, lightning protections, warehouse, community
centers and auditoriums
Review, comment, and approval of design documents, and final construction drawings and specifications
Commissioning/ retro-commissioning/ or re-commissioning of existing facilities
Contract administration and inspection services for construction/renovation projects
Inspection and reporting services for existing MEP Systems to identify potential problems that related to, but
not limited to materials and workmanship, and system age. Recommended solutions to identified problems
included a detailed cost estimate.
Review and comment services related to warranty service requests
Technical support in matters regarding MEP systems to County Staff
Technical support by the use of other consultants when specialized areas of expertise
Contract term – start and end date
2011 – 2012
SGM Engineering, Inc.
City of Sunny Isles Beach RFP No. 12-04-02
Continuing Professional Architectural & Engineering Services
Firms Only (CCNA)
Section 2 - Qualifications
Osceola County – Continuing Architectural Contract
Contract reference name, address, and telephone number
Dale Parsons, Charles H Parsons, Architect, 117 Broadway, Kissimmee, FL 34741, (407) 847-4706
Nature of your firm’s responsibility on this contract
SGM is providing Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection Engineering Design, Construction
Administration, and Commissioning services as a subconsultant to Charles H Parsons Architects. SGM is
commissioned to provide engineering design services in areas of: HVAC, IAQ, lighting, power, plumbing, fire alarm,
CC-TV/ security, systems/audio, LEED and construction administration throughout the County.
SGM‟s services include but are not limited to:
Program and Scope Verification
Schematic, design development, permitable construction drawings, specs and construction administration
including the close-out documents
Peer review, feasibility studies and budgeting
Trouble shooting for on-going problems in existing facilities
Renovation replacement for existing chillers, cooling towers, condenser pumps, primary/secondary chilled
water pumps, VFD's, VAV's, Building Automation System, Laboratory systems, library, kitchen/cafeteria,
offices, computer/ IT rooms, emergency power systems, lightning protections, warehouse, community
centers and auditoriums
Review, comment, and approval of design documents, and final construction drawings and specifications
Commissioning/ retro-commissioning/ or re-commissioning of existing facilities
Contract administration and inspection services for construction/renovation projects
Inspection and reporting services for existing MEP Systems to identify potential problems that related to, but
not limited to materials and workmanship, and system age. Recommended solutions to identified problems
included a detailed cost estimate.
Review and comment services related to warranty service requests
Technical support in matters regarding MEP systems to County Staff
Technical support by the use of other consultants when specialized areas of expertise
Contract term – start and end date
2009 – 2013
SGM Engineering, Inc.
City of Sunny Isles Beach RFP No. 12-04-02
Continuing Professional Architectural & Engineering Services
Firms Only (CCNA)
Section 2 - Qualifications
St. Johns County – Continuing MEP Services
Contract reference name, address, and telephone number
Gene Burns, 2446 Dobbs Road, St. Augustine, FL, (904) 209-0402
Nature of your firm’s responsibility on this contract
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection Engineering Design, Construction Administration, Commissioning.
This is a continuing service contract for Mechanical / Electrical/ Plumbing Engin eering Services. SGM is
commissioned to provide engineering design services in areas of: HVAC, IAQ, lighting, power, plumbing, fire alarm,
CC-TV/ security, systems/audio, LEED and construction administration throughout the County.
The services included but were not limited to:
Program and Scope Verification
Schematic, design development, permitable construction drawings, specs and construction administration
including the close-out documents
Peer review, feasibility studies and budgeting
Trouble shooting for on-going problems in existing facilities
Renovation replacement for existing chillers, cooling towers, condenser pumps, primary/secondary chilled
water pumps, VFD's, VAV's, Building Automation System, Laboratory systems, library, kitchen/cafeteria,
offices, computer/ IT rooms, emergency power systems, lightning protections, warehouse, community
centers and auditoriums
Review, comment, and approval of design documents, and final construction drawings and specifications
Commissioning/ retro-commissioning/ or re-commissioning of existing facilities
Contract administration and inspection services for construction/renovation projects
Inspection and reporting services for existing MEP Systems to identify potential problems that related to, but
not limited to m aterials and workmanship, and system age. Recommended solutions to identified problems
included a detailed cost estimate.
Review and comment services related to warranty service requests
Technical support in matters regarding MEP systems to County Staff
Technical support by the use of other consultants when specialized areas of expertise
Contract term – start and end date
2008 – 2012
Identify project type
This contract consisted of renovations of occupied campuses.
SGM Engineering, Inc.
City of Sunny Isles Beach RFP No. 12-04-02
Continuing Professional Architectural & Engineering Services
Firms Only (CCNA)
Section 3 – Staffing
Qualified and Experienced Personnel
SGM is structured with many qualified and experienced project managers that complete their projects on-time &
within budget. Each project manager has engineers, designers and cad tech staff who are assigned to a specific
project. All the projects are identified on a spread sheet which clearly outlines the PM, Engineer, Designer and
CAD Tech. The spread sheet also identifies the deadlines and client’s name.
SGM resources for the design phase as well as establishing and maintain quality control. SGM Quality
Assurance team will review the design criteria issues. SGM Quality Assurance team ensures the delivery of work
meets current code requirements, energy efficiency requirements, feasibility, constructability and conformance
with architectural, engineering and environmental standards and procedures.
SGM has implemented the procedures such as Interactive Conceptual Design Teams/ design Charrettes, In-
House Design Quality Control/Quality Assurance Reviews, SGM design Standards, LEED, energy conservations,
Interdisciplinary Review, Technical Reviews, scheduling & cost control. SGM has a multi-tiered approach to
quality that will be formally documented in our Quality Control Plan. Key components include completion of a
detailed Project Management Manual and communication of that plan to the whole team, including Town of Palm
Beach facility members; assigning qualified staff to designated design tasks; assigning qualified senior personnel
as quality control approvers to review and approve design quality production, both discipline, inter-discipline, and
constructability; identifying a separate Independent Technical Review team from qualified personnel who are not
otherwise working the project; regularly review any potential LEED scorecards; use the detailed work plan that
outlines the work tasks, budgets, and milestones to measure performance; and resolve any conflicts.
As of May 2012, SGM is operating 38% below capacity levels
. SGM has 26 employees including 7 registered
Professional Engineers. Benefitting the City of Sunny Isles Beach; Majority of SGM’s Engineering staff has prior
hands-on construction experience and understands maintenance, constructability, and potential site issues. SGM
has saved municipalities hundreds of thousands of dollars a year in utility bills and rebates by closely conducting
vigorous energy models for our clients and achieving vigorous energy efficiency goals.
SGM is dedicated to meet the time and budget for the City of Sunny Isles Beach. Our project team’s current and
projected workload will allow us to begin working on the contract immediately upon receiving the notice to proceed
and commit the necessary resources to fully meet the institute’s schedule from start to finish. Our staff would be
available as required, and we would budget the design team to spend 60% of their weekly time dedicated
to this project. Should a specific task require more manpower, the work could easily be shifted to more
designers to meet the deadline. Our staff and reasonable rates allow us to handle large, complex projects yet still
remain competitive on small and large scale projects. SGM provides the required services in a timely manner.
SGM prides ourselves on providing the County with a quality product, on-tim e and within budget. This has been
demonstrated through our prior work for our public and private clients throughout Florida. The personnel
resources of SGM exceed those necessary to accomplish the HVAC replacement within the County’s Contract, as
well as our currently committed workload.
Management Plan
Single point of client contact: Our Project Manager is your single point of contact for the project, and we expect
that your organization provides a managing counterpart for the project. This eases the flow of information and
allows us to provide exceptionally responsive customer service.
Solid track record for on-time delivery: We have an outstanding delivery record, borne of many years refining
scheduling tools. Experience tells us that it is important to establish a realistic schedule, identify long lead time
and critical-path items, publish and distribute the schedule to all parties, meet regularly to monitor developments,
develop flexible alternatives, if needed.
Staffing infrastructure: Meeting the schedule often means assigning sufficient project staff at the right time.
Each SGM office has a single operations director who constantly monitors project workload and staff resources
for all contracts. Weekly capacity reviews avoid critical choke points and permit continual adjustment of staff
levels.
SGM Engineering, Inc.
City of Sunny Isles Beach RFP No. 12-04-02
Continuing Professional Architectural & Engineering Services
Firms Only (CCNA)
Section 3 – Staffing
SGM’s Principal in Charge
Mr. Shahnami is a registered Professional Engineer with 30 years of experience in the mechanical, electrical,
IAQ, and plumbing fields. His registration in several states makes him particularly well qualified to perform
design-engineering tasks across the nation for a wide range of clients.
His background includes developing, designing and managing MEP plans for public facilities, federal and local
government agencies, community colleges, K-12 and universities. Mr. Shahnami has excellent verbal and writing
communication skills. Also, he has specialized experience managing continuing services contracts with both
public and private clients.
As Principal-in-Charge, Mr. Shahnami has extensive experience in the operation and troubleshooting of HVAC
systems and energy management control systems, extensive field experience, knowledgeable in building
operation and maintenance and O&M training and test and balance of both air and water systems. Mr. Shahnami
has experience on prior campus projects providing design reviews, IAQ, and specification writing.
Mr. Shahnami areas of expertise are heat transfer, fluids, indoor air quality, steam systems, heat recovery and
geothermal systems. He has utilized this expertise such that SGM Engineering is recognized for high
performance, energy efficient designs for government facilities. This is evident thru the award of the first two
LEED sustainable schools in Central Florida. Mr. Shahnami’s project experience has been predominantly in
federal and local government markets. He is registered in over 38 states which has led him to a broad knowledge
of building codes across the country.
SGM’s Mechanical Project Manager
With 15 years of experience, Mr. Lizasoain is an experienced HVAC Engineer for municipal, administrative,
commercial and institutional buildings for the government and private sector. Mr. Lizasoain is also a Certified
Commissioning Agent committed to providing quality commissioning services from early in the design phase,
through construction and into the warranty period with the ability to oversee commissioning activities for facilities,
while meeting the highest level of LEED building certification feasible.
Mr. Lizasoain has acted as the principal commissioning authority for at least five project over 50,000 square feet
and has extensive knowledge and expertise in the follow: energy-efficient equipment design and control strategy
optimization; writing commissioning specifications and test procedures, direct digital control (DDC) systems;
monitoring and analyzing system operations using energy management control system trending and stand-along
data logging equipment; commissioning management; troubleshooting; and sustainable design.
For cooling, Jose is experienced with the design of chilled water systems with a primary and secondary loop
system and with air and water cooled chillers. For heating, Jose is experienced with the design of water and gas
fired boilers, and hot water systems at 180 degrees F.
As an ACG Certified Commissioning Agent, Mr. Lizasoain has managed LEED-certification and design; provided
commissioning and advanced commissioning; has experience with controllable systems (lighting, thermal
comfort), water efficiency, energy efficiency, and indoor environmental quality; experience with materials selection
including recycled materials and content and low-emitting materials selection; and experience with materials
reuse.
SGM’s Electrical Project Manager
Mr. Escott has 19 years experience in Electrical Engineering which includes project management, permitting, job
costing, major purchases/subcontracts, submittals, scheduling, manpower loading, field coordination, change
order estimating, technical assistance to field personnel, and project closeouts. Areas of expertise include project
design, lighting design, power system design, riser diagrams, panel schedules, design and implement information
systems, supply planning, EMF analysis, surge arrester protection, and distribution operations.
Mr. Escott is also Director of Engineering at SGM Engineering, with the mission of continually meeting the needs
of today’s generation without compromising the needs of future generations through evolving design approaches.
SGM Engineering, Inc.
City of Sunny Isles Beach RFP No. 12-04-02
Continuing Professional Architectural & Engineering Services
Firms Only (CCNA)
Section 3 – Staffing
Mr. Escott is skilled in the design of electrical systems including, but not limited to, fire alarm and detection
systems, medium and low voltage AC power systems, Electronic Security Systems (ESS), uninterruptible power
systems, computer power conditioning, grounding, lightning protection, lighting control systems, emergency
power, hazardous area electrical installations, control and monitoring systems, cable tray systems,
communications raceway systems, and communications premise wiring.
Both Mr. Lizasoain and Mr. Escott are successful Project Managers as they have demonstrated to simultaneously
manage the four basic elements of a project including resources, time, money, and most importantly, scope. All
these elements are interrelated. Each must be managed effectively. Our Project Managers manages these
elements together making the project and the project manager a success. Our Project Managers understand the
project management process includes but is not limited to first agreeing the complete accurate specifications for
the project , Plan the project considering factors such as time, team, activities, resources, financials using SGM’s
project management software and support, Communicate the project plan to the project team and owner,
delegate project actions based on the strengths of individuals,
manage and motivate staff by informing, encouraging, enabling the entire project team, Quality Assurance and
Checks to measure, monitor, review project progress communicating the project team and others, and
successfully complete project concluding a review and report on project performance.
Mr. Lizasoain and Mr. Escott’s commissioning backgrounds include high containment facilities which include
many potential risks associated with translating the design intent into the completed facility. In addition, Our
Project Managers ensure that both commissioning and validation are important tasks as these activities minimize
the risk of subsequent rework and building alterations, which can be both costly and disruptive to the program of
work. Our Project Managers experience is in commissioning for building envelopes, thermal barrier to provide
insulating properties, a vapor barrier to prevent the diffusion of moisture through the building, drainage planes to
effectively manage water infiltration, and an air barrier to control the movement of air across the building
envelope. Satisfying these requirements led to significant changes in building envelope construction.
SGM Project Managers will ensure:
• Provide daily communication between City and the project team
• Coordinate, manage and execute concurrent project tasks
• Perform QA/QC with at the various design stages
• Develop design schemes
• Coordinate with Key personnel
• Pool Project Resource Professionals
Project Resource Professionals
• Perform site visits to verify existing conditions
• Perform energy model simulation
• Perform life cycle cost analysis
• Provide insight / recommendations drawn on past experience to the Project Manager
• Assist in the overall design effort
• Assist in bidding and contractor selection
• Conduct Construction Administration
Size of Firm
SGM has 26 staff-members in all disciplines available to perform job assignments. The staff committed to this
contract will be immediately available for your projects and the depth of staff will provide support when necessary
to handle multiple projects concurrently. SGM’s Key Personnel can be onsite the next business day after
receiving notice from the City.
SGM Engineering, Inc.
City of Sunny Isles Beach RFP No. 12-04-02
Continuing Professional Architectural & Engineering Services
Firms Only (CCNA)
Section 3 – Staffing
Organizational Chart
SGM Engineering, Inc.
City of Sunny Isles Beach RFP No. 12-04-02
Continuing Professional Architectural & Engineering Services
Firms Only (CCNA)
Section 3 – Staffing
Qualified and Experienced Personnel
Tony Shahnami, PE, CxA, FE, CES, CHS – III
Principal in Charge
Mr. Tony Shahnami, PE is a registered Mechanical Engineer with thirty-one years of experience in design-build
projects, facilities management, construction administration and project management of projects throughout the
state of Florida. Mr. Shahnami will serve as Principal in Charge and will bring in ideas and methods that will
resolve current Mechanical dilemmas. Mr. Shahnami is the president of the firm and has the authority to represent
the firm in all contractual matters. Mr. Shahnami has received a Certificate of Recognition by the Orange County
Chairman for outstanding design of make-up water retrofit at the Convention Center’s Central Utility Plant. The
design incorporated the use of reclaimed water as make-up water for the existing Cooling Towers (2,200 Tons
Cooling). The Cooling Towers now are using Reclaimed Water for HVAC purposes. The new design has saved
Orange County Convention Center over $100,000 per year in drinking water.
Education: Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, University of Miami
Registered Professional Engineer – Florida # 41204
Jose Lizasoain, PE, CxA
Project Manager / Mechanical Engineer
Mr. Lizasoain is a successful Project Manager as he has demonstrated to simultaneously manage the four basic
elements of a project including resources, time, money, and most importantly, scope. All these elements are
interrelated. Each must be managed effectively. Mr. Lizasoain manages these elements together making the
project and the project manager a success. Mr. Lizasoain is an experienced HVAC Engineer for municipal,
commercial and institutional buildings for the government and private sector. Mr. Lizasoain is also a Certified
Commissioning Agent committed to providing quality commissioning services from early in the design phase,
through construction and into the warranty period with the ability to oversee commissioning activities for facilities,
while meeting the highest level of LEED building certification feasible. Mr. Lizasoain has acted as the principal
commissioning authority for at least five project over 50,000 square feet and has extensive knowledge and
expertise in the follow: energy-efficient equipment design and control strategy optimization; writing commissioning
specifications and test procedures, direct digital control (DDC) systems; monitoring and analyzing system
operations using energy management control system trending and stand-along data logging equipment;
commissioning management; troubleshooting; and sustainable design. As an ACG Certified Commissioning
Agent, Mr. Lizasoain has managed LEED-certification and design; provided commissioning and advanced
commissioning; has experience with controllable systems (lighting, thermal comfort), water efficiency, energy
efficiency, and indoor environmental quality; experience with materials selection including recycled materials and
content and low-emitting materials selection; and experience with materials reuse.
Education: Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, George Washington University
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
Registered Professional Engineer – Florida # 60785
Victor Goykhman
Executive Vice President / QAQC Manager
Mr. Goykhman is an Electrical Engineer with 39 years of experience, including 22 years in the consulting field.
Mr. Goykhman’s responsibilities include electrical design and project management. Mr. Goykhman is skilled in the
design of electrical systems including, but not limited to, fire alarm and detection systems, medium and low
voltage AC power systems, Electronic Security Systems (ESS), uninterruptible power systems, computer power
conditioning, grounding, lightning protection, lighting control systems, emergency power, hazardous area
electrical installations, control and monitoring systems, cable tray systems, communications raceway systems,
and communications premise wiring. Mr. Goykhman is well experienced in designing integrated city/campus-wide
Building Automation Systems. Victor’s knowledge of designing innovative solutions to accelerated return on
energy efficiency includes design of LED Lighting, Photovoltaic Systems and Solar Water Heating.
Education: Electrical Engineering Degree, Polytechnic University, Uzbekistan
SGM Engineering, Inc.
City of Sunny Isles Beach RFP No. 12-04-02
Continuing Professional Architectural & Engineering Services
Firms Only (CCNA)
Section 3 – Staffing
George Hayner, PE
Mechanical Engineer
Mr. Hayner has 10 years of experience in HVAC engineering analysis, design and construction administration for
a variety of building types including governmental, educational, and commercial facilities. Mr. Hayner has
experience in the commissioning management plan of mechanical systems including, but not limited to, fire
protection systems, all types and sizes of HVAC systems, high temperature hot water boilers, piping, fluid
systems, chilled water, compressed gas systems, elevators, hoists and cranes, specialized mechanical
equipment and controls (including direct digital control (DDC), and programmable logic controllers (PLC), as well
as facilities to house the mechanical equipment. Mr. Hayner is well experienced in designing integrated
city/campus-wide Building Automation Systems. George’s knowledge of designing innovative solutions to
accelerated return on energy efficiency includes design of Energy Recovery Wheels for Child Development
Centers on MacDill and Hurlburt U.S. Air Force Bases. Additionally, Mr. Hayner has knowledge of EPA Energy
Star Portfolio Manager.
Education: Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, University of Central Florida
Registered Professional Engineer – FL #70682
Mark Escott, PE, CxA, LEED®
Electrical Engineer
AP
Mr. Escott is skilled in the design of electrical systems including, but not limited to, fire alarm and detection
systems, medium and low voltage AC power systems, Electronic Security Systems (ESS), uninterruptible power
systems, computer power conditioning, grounding, lightning protection, lighting control systems, emergency
power, hazardous area electrical installations, control and monitoring systems, cable tray systems,
communications raceway systems, and communications premise wiring. Mr. Escott is well experienced in
designing integrated city/campus-wide Building Automation Systems. Mark’s knowledge of designing innovative
solutions to accelerated return on energy efficiency includes design of LED Lighting, Photovoltaic Systems and
Solar Water Heating. Mr. Escott has knowledge of EPA Energy Star Portfolio Manager. As a LEED Accredited
Professional and ACG Certified Commissioning Agent, Mr. Escott has managed LEED-certification and design;
provided commissioning and advanced commissioning; has experience with controllable systems (lighting,
thermal comfort), water efficiency, energy efficiency, and indoor environmental quality; experience with materials
selection including recycled materials and content and low-emitting materials selection; and experience with
materials reuse.
Education: Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, University of South Florida
Registered Professional Engineer – Florida # 50737
Justin Mundell, PE
Electrical Engineer
Mr. Mundell has 8 years experience in drafting and design of electrical systems including power, lighting, and
communications systems for governemnt/ municpitality, commercial, restaurants, and educational facilities. Daily
capabilities included load calculations; photometric calculations and equipment sizing for buildings. As well as
construction administration tasks such as processing drawings, proposals, specifications, RFI’s, and site visits
during the construction phase. Mr. Mundell has assisted with LEED-certification and design; provided
commissioning and advanced commissioning; has experience with controllable systems (lighting, thermal
comfort), water efficiency, energy efficiency, and indoor environmental quality; experience with materials selection
including recycled materials and content and low-emitting materials selection; and experience with materials
reuse.
Education: Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, University of Central Florida
Registered Professional Engineer – Florida #70700
YEARS EXPERIENCE:
19
With SGM since 2005
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science,
Electrical Engineering
University of South Florida,
1989
REGISTRATION
Registered Professional
Engineer Florida - # 50737
LEED® Accredited
Professional
SGM Engineering, Inc.
City of Sunny Isles Beach RFP No. 12-04-02
Continuing Professional Architectural & Engineering Services
Firms Only (CCNA)
Section 3 – Staffing
Song Sayprasith, PE, CxA
Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer
Mr. Sayprasith Mr. Hayner has 15 years of plumbing and fire protection design / construction administration
experience for government, educational, industrial, institutional, and healthcare facilities throughout Florida. His
experience has given him knowledge to perform engineering / design tasks including equipment selection and
sizing, pipe sizing, hydraulic calculations, and product specifications for fire suppression and plumbing systems.
He is familiar with Florida’s state and local code requirements, ASPE Guidelines, NFPA and International Code
standards.
Mr. Sayprasith has demonstrated professional experience in Fire Sprinkler and Fixed Spray Systems, Fire
Detection and Alarm Systems, Gas Detection and Alarm Systems, CO2 Systems, Smoke Control Systems, Fire
Pumps, Water Supplies and Tanks, Flammable and Combustible Liquids, Aerosols and Chemicals, Hazardous
Materials, educational Processes, educational Exhaust Systems, Educational Power generating Facility
Evaluations, High-Piled Storage, Fire Department Studies, Statistical Analysis, Fire Testing, NFPA Life Safety
Code, Egress Evaluation and Modeling, Building and Fire Code Equivalencies, Alternate Materials and Methods,
Fire Growth Calculations, Computer Fire Growth and Ignition Modeling, System Design and Specifications,
Equipment Purchase Specifications, Project Management and Contract Administration, Studies and Analyses,
Specialized and Standards Fire Testing, Fire Cause Investigation.
Education: Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, University of Central Florida
Registered Professional Engineer – Florida # 66412
Jim Kloes
Construction Manager
Mr. Kloes has over 45 years of experience in supervision, teaching, and knowledge of HVAC, industrial and
aeronautical piping and control systems. He has a diversified background with experience including commercial,
residential and industrial HVAC. Mr. Kloes’ experience includes teaching certification, instructor training, Control
Design Consultant and Project Engineer. Mr. Kloes ensures the design professional is responsible for review of all
shop drawings and submittals for their compliance with the contract documents. Mr. Kloes ensures the design
professional will use a stamp containing a signature block which he or she will sign, or at a minimum initial. The
stamp and a signed transmittal noting approval is adequate evidence that the submission conforms to the overall
project design and can be integrated into such design.
During the construction administration phase of a project Mr. Kloes ensures many submittals, samples, catalogue
cuts, etc. will not require the fabricator's certification. These will generally be for "off the shelf" items that represent
standardized products or systems. In these instances, the design professional should be able to rely on the
manufacturer's certification that the submittal meets the design criteria, standardized tests, and/or association
standards. The design professional must still "review and approve" these submittals, but the signature and
certification by the manufacturer's designer is not required. The manufacturer confirms to the contractor and the
design professional the quantity and the quality of the product and that the contractor has the erection or
installation drawings.
Education: Certified Plumbing/Pipe Fitter, Purdue University
SGM’s key personnel resumes can be found on the following pages.
Tony Shahnami, P.E., CxA
Principal in Charge – Mechanical Engineer
Mr. Shahnami is a registered Professional Engineer with 30 years of experience in
the mechanical, electrical, IAQ, and plumbing fields. His registration in several
states makes him particularly well qualified to perform design-engineering tasks
across the nation for a wide range of clients. Also, he has specialized experience
managing continuing services contracts with both public and private clients.
Mr. Shahnami areas of expertise are heat transfer, fluids, indoor air quality, steam
systems, heat recovery and geothermal systems. He has utilized this expertise
such that SGM Engineering is recognized as one of the leading firms in the State of
Florida with respect to high performance, energy efficient designs for local and
federal government facilities. This is evident thru the award of the first two LEED
sustainable schools in Central Florida. Mr. Shahnami’s project experience has
been predominantly in the local and federal government markets which includes but
not limited to the United States Navy, Army Corps of Engineers, City of Orlando,
and the United States Air Force. He is registered in over 38 states which has led
him to a broad knowledge of building codes across the country.
Mr. Shahnami is the president of the firm and has the authority to represent the firm
in all contractual matters. Mr. Shahnami has received a Certificate of Recognition
by the Orange County Chairman for outstanding design of make-up water retrofit at
the Convention Center’s Central Utility Plant. The design incorporated the use of
reclaimed water as make-up water for the existing Cooling Towers (2,200 Tons
Cooling). The Cooling Towers now are using Reclaimed Water for HVAC purposes.
The new design has saved Orange County Convention Center over $100,000 per
year in drinking water.
As an ACG Certified Commissioning Agent, Mr. Shahnami has managed LEED-
certification and design; provided commissioning and advanced commissioning;
has experience with controllable systems (lighting, thermal comfort), water
efficiency, energy efficiency, and indoor environmental quality; experience with
materials selection including recycled materials and content and low-emitting
materials selection; and experience with materials reuse.
Project Experience
2012, Flagler County Courthouse Annex Sherriff’s Department Renovations
and Energy Efficient Upgrades, Bunnell, FL – As Principal in Charge, Mr.
Shahnami is overseeing the renovations to accommodate the needs of the sheriff’s
operations. Renovations include the following: Add fire sprinkler system,
replacement of the main fire alarm panel, repair exterior windows, confirm fire rated
separation between Historic Courthouse and Annex, replace A/C ductwork, VAV
units and controls, provide a ducted return system, test and balance the new
system, replace all lighting with energy efficient fixtures and lighting controls,
replace electrical power distribution system, new communications data and
technologies equipment, renovate all restrooms to ADA standards, replace all
suspended acoustical ceilings and grid with new efficient acoustic values, replace
all water heaters with energy efficient units.
2010 Orange County Fire & Rescue, Fire Station #35, Orlando, FL –SGM
developed the owners OPR documents, reviewed drawings during construction,
developed the commissioning plan, attended construction meetings, witnessed
equipment start up, performed functional performance tests on the equipment and
provided Test & Balance services. Commissioning procedures were performed
following the ACG guidelines and the requirements of LEED.
2010, Orlando Science Center HVAC, Lighting, Power, Plumbing & Fire
Protection Energy Assessment, Orlando, FL – Mr. Shahnami oversaw the
engineering services to identify and recommend the best and most economical and
energy efficient method of correcting the HVAC equipment located at the Orlando
Science Center Complex. Responsibilities included: operation and the deficiencies
associated with the operation. Inspect the facilities in areas of HVAC, lighting,
power, Fire Alarm, security system, Plumbing & FP system.
YEARS EXPERIENCE: 30
With SGM since 1991
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical
Engineering
University of Miami, 1978
REGISTRATION
1989 - Registered Professional
Engineer – Florida # 41204
Also Registered Professional
Engineer- Alabama, Arkansas,
Arizona, California, Colorado,
Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,
Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana,
Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts,
Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi,
Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey,
New Mexico, New York, North
Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma,
Pennsylvania, South Carolina,
Tennessee, Texas, Vermont,
Virginia, Washington, West
Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
Tony Shahnami, P.E., CxA
Principal in Charge – Mechanical Engineer
2010, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL – Mr. Shahnami oversaw Design and Commissioning of new
Variable Frequency Drives and Controls for all existing air handling units, fan, blowers and secondary chilled water pumps.
SGM was the Engineer of the record and responsible for a solid commissioning plan for this 4,200,000 sq. ft. facility, the
second largest convention center in the nation. The new plan was an alteration to existing facilities HVAC system. As part of
this project, SGM is currently upgrading and replacing the existing multi manufacturer HVAC building automation systems
(BAS) to the most current hardware and software using one manufacturer’s product. This BAS will be integrated through an
enterprise level portal with remote accessibility. The goal was to integrate the campus wide buildings into one BAS web
based access point. SGM is responsible for design of new controls, energy management system in compliance with codes,
development of specifications, sequence of controls, design and general construction scheduling, cost estimating, and
construction management.
2010, Orange County Fire & Rescue, Fire Station #35, Orlando, FL – Mr. Shahnami was Principal in Chargeoversseing
commissioning services for LEED enhanced commissioning. SGM developed the owners OPR documents, reviewed
drawings during construction, developed the commissioning plan, attended construction meetings, witnessed equipment
start up, performed functional performance tests on the equipment and provided Test & Balance services.
2010, Osceola County Sherriff’s Department Fleet Management Center, Kissimmee, FL – Mr. Shahnami was Principal
in Charge overseeing design for this 32,000 SF facility that was converted from an automobile dealership. Mr. Shahnami’s
design for this project included upgrading of all HVAC equipment, lighting and receptacles in offices, data outlets,
replacement of plumbing fixtures, addition of loading dock, and the addition of a vehicle fueling station. An emergency
generator and distribution system was designed and installed for all HVAC loads, office lighting and receptacles,
telecommunications equipment, multiple vehicle lift stations, and the fueling station.
2008, Orange County Convention Center, Roof Replacement, Orlando, FL – Mr. Shahnami was Principal in Charge of
this project. SGM was commissioned through a continuing contract to design and located Mechanical and Plumbing
Engineering component to the various roof areas. The scope includes the redesigning of the roof drains, sizing roof drains,
and routing storm drain piping. Also, decommissioned and recommissioned HVAC and Plumbing equipment during
scheduled roof replacements.
2002 – 2007, Orange County Parks and Recreation, Orlando and Apopka, FL – Mr. Shahnami was Principal in Charge
for the MEP engineering services provided at Kelly, George Baker, Goldenrod and West Orange Soccer Parks. At Kelly
Park, SGM’s role was to provide electrical and plumbing design services to produce a main site distribution to suppor the
proposed maintenance building. At George Barker Park, SGM designed the supplementary lighting to ensure safety at night
in the park. For Goldenrod Park, SGM provided full MEP design for the new park and structures that reside on the property
including pavilions, restrooms, concession stand, ball field and parking lot. At West Orange Soccer Park, SGM designed the
power system, electrical and lighting systems, fire alarm and intercom systems, new panel board and feeders, and complete
lightning areas. These were designed to support an office, warehouse for equipment, vending area, concession stand,
soccer field, and parking lot.
2004, Orange County Courthouse HVAC Study, Orlando, FL – Design and Commissioning of new Variable Frequency
Drives and Controls for all existing air handling units, fan, blowers and secondary chilled water pumps. SGM was the
Engineer of the record and responsible for a solid commissioning plan for this 4,200,000 sq. ft. facility, the second largest
convention center in the nation. The new plan was an alteration to existing facilities HVAC system. Responsible for design
of new controls, energy management system in compliance with codes, development of specifications, sequence of controls,
design and general construction scheduling, cost estimating, and construction management.
2002, Orange County Government Corrections Facility, Orlando, FL – Mr. Shahnami was Principal in Charge for the
upgrade to the energy management system to monitor the entire campus, upgrade building electrical and lighting systems,
fire alarm and intercom systems, provide a complete lightning protection system, new panel boards and feeders for the
32,000SF expansion of offices, a conference room, warehouse and storage and maintenance shop for the Orange County
Correctional Facility.
2002, Orange County Government Internal Operations Center Building, Orlando, FL – Mr. Shahnami was Principal in
Charge for the renovation work at the Orange County Government Internal Operations Center Building. SGM was
responsible for completing the replacement of the existing voice and fire alarm systems, converting the building to
conventional horn/strobe system (allowed as a result of changes in applicable codes), the replacement of rooftop 100 ton
air-cooled chiller, chiller pumps, and upgrade of chiller piping, providing provision of temporary grade-mounted temporary
chiller and related mechanical and electrical provisions as well as the renovation of electrical distribution system to increase
quantity of branch circuit breakers, reduce neutral overheating and provide surge suppression devices.
2002, Orange County 911 Emergency Response Center, Orlando, FL – SGM successfully conducted a site investigation,
which identified the HVAC, fire alarm, and lighting needs. Upgrading building telecommunication system; Offices, outside air
intake, ductwork upgrade and humidity control; Providing double emergency back up system with 100% back up generators;
Upgrading building fire alarm and intercom systems; Upgrading building electrical and lighting systems; Providing new panel
boards and feeders; Providing a complete lightning protection system; HVAC, fire alarm, electrical and lighting upgrades.
Jose Lizasoain, P.E., CxA
Project Manager / Mechanical Engineer
Mr. Lizasoain is an experienced HVAC Engineer for municipal, administrative,
commercial and institutional buildings for the government and private sector. Mr.
Lizasoain is also a Certified Commissioning Agent committed to providing quality
commissioning services from early in the design phase, through construction and
into the warranty period with the ability to oversee commissioning activities for
facilities, while meeting the highest level of LEED building certification feasible. Mr.
Lizasoain has acted as the principal commissioning authority for at least five project
over 50,000 square feet and has extensive knowledge and expertise in the follow:
energy-efficient equipment design and control strategy optimization; writing
commissioning specifications and test procedures, direct digital control (DDC)
systems; monitoring and analyzing system operations using energy management
control system trending and stand-along data logging equipment; commissioning
management; troubleshooting; and sustainable design.
For cooling, Jose is experienced with the design of chilled water systems with a
primary and secondary loop system and with air and water cooled chillers. For
heating, Jose is experienced with the design of water and gas fired boilers, and hot
water systems at 180 degrees F.
As an ACG Certified Commissioning Agent, Mr. Lizasoain has managed LEED-
certification and design; provided commissioning and advanced commissioning;
has experience with controllable systems (lighting, thermal comfort), water
efficiency, energy efficiency, and indoor environmental quality; experience with
materials selection including recycled materials and content and low-emitting
materials selection; and experience with materials reuse.
Project Experience
2012, Flagler County Courthouse Annex Sherriff’s Department Renovations
and Energy Efficient Upgrades, Bunnell, FL – Mr. Lizasoain is a Mechanical
Engineer on the renovations to accommodate the needs of the sheriff’s operations.
Renovations include the following: Add fire sprinkler system, replacement of the
main fire alarm panel, repair exterior windows, confirm fire rated separation
between Historic Courthouse and Annex, replace A/C ductwork, VAV units and
controls, provide a ducted return system, test and balance the new system, replace
all lighting with energy efficient fixtures and lighting controls, replace electrical
power distribution system, new communications data and technologies equipment,
renovate all restrooms to ADA standards, replace all suspended acoustical ceilings
and grid with new efficient acoustic values, replace all water heaters with energy
efficient units.
2010, Orange County Government Barnett Park Gymnasium, Orlando, FL –
Mr. Lizasoain was a Mechanical Engineer for the design of the new Barnett Park
gymnasium that connects to an existing building. A new chiller plant was designed
to provide cooling for the new and existing building.
2010, Orange County Fire & Rescue, Fire Station #35, Orlando, FL – Mr.
Lizasoain was the principal commissioning authority providing commissioning
services for LEED enhanced commissioning. SGM developed the owners OPR
documents, reviewed drawings during construction, developed the commissioning
plan, attended construction meetings, witnessed equipment start up, performed
functional performance tests on the equipment and provided Test & Balance
services. Commissioning procedures were performed following the ACG guidelines
and the requirements of LEED.
2010, Osceola County Sherriff’s Department Fleet Management Center,
Kissimmee, FL – Mr. Lizasoain was a Mechanical Engineer for this 32,000 SF
facility that was converted from an automobile dealership. Mr. Lizasoain’s design for
this project included upgrading of all HVAC equipment, lighting and receptacles in
offices, data outlets, replacement of plumbing fixtures, addition of loading dock, and
the addition of a vehicle fueling station. An emergency generator and distribution
system was designed and installed for all HVAC loads, office lighting and
receptacles, telecommunications equipment, multiple vehicle lift stations, and the
fueling station.
YEARS EXPERIENCE: 11
With SGM since 2005
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Mechanical
Engineering
George Washington University,
1999
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical
Engineering
Polytechnic University of Puerto
Rico, 1997
REGISTRATION
Registered Professional
Engineer – Florida #60785
ACG Certified Commissioning
Authority
YEARS EXPERIENCE: 15
With SGM since 2005
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Mechanical
Engineering
George Washington University,
1999
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical
Engineering
Polytechnic University of Puerto
Rico, 1997
REGISTRATION
Registered Professional
Engineer – Florida #60785
ACG Certified Commissioning
Authority (CxA)
Jose Lizasoain, P.E., CxA
Project Manager / Mechanical Engineer
2010, Orlando Science Center HVAC, Lighting, Power, Plumbing & Fire Protection Energy Assessment, Orlando, FL
– Mr. Lizasoain was a Mechanical Engineer commissioned to provide engineering services to identify and recommend the
best and most economical and energy efficient method of correcting the HVAC equipment located at the Orlando Science
Center Complex. Responsibilities included: operation and the deficiencies associated with the operation. Inspect the
facilities in areas of HVAC, lighting, power, Fire Alarm, security system, Plumbing & FP system. Review the as-build and
compare with actual conditions to learn more about the operation. Attend meetings with MRI, City PM and owner’s rep to
coordinate the activities and review SGM’s findings. Identify all the deficiencies associated with building’s HVAC, lighting,
power, fire alarm, plumbing & FP systems. Provide a break down and inspection report including executive summary
outlining the cost and improvement plan for the building operation.
2010, Orange County Medical Examiners Facility Orlando, FL – Mr. Lizasoain provided engineering services for
mechanical systems. Our fire protection submittal included complete sprinkler layout, specifications, and hydraulic
calculations. The plumbing drawings show required pipe routing and sizes supplying each plumbing fixture. In addition,
specifications were provided to show the required product materials, equipment, execution, and testing for all system s being
used. Our contract also included construction administration which required periodic site inspections, shop drawing review,
RFI responses, and meeting with the AHJ.
2010, Orange County Convention Center Orlando, FL – Mr. Lizasoain provided Mechanical Design and Commissioning
of new Variable Frequency Drives and Controls for all existing air handling units, fan, blowers and secondary chilled water
pumps. SGM was the Engineer of the record and responsible for a solid commissioning plan for this 4,200,000 sq. ft. facility,
the second largest convention center in the nation. The new plan was an alteration to existing facilities HVAC system. As
part of this project, SGM is currently upgrading and replacing the existing multi manufacturer HVAC building automation
systems (BAS) to the most current hardware and software using one manufacturer’s product. This BAS will be integrated
through an enterprise level portal with remote accessibility. The goal was to integrate the campus wide buildings into one
BAS web based access point.SGM is responsible for design of new controls, energy management system in compliance
with codes, development of specifications, sequence of controls, design and general construction scheduling, cost
estimating, and construction management.
2010, Orlando Events Center Parking Garage, Orlando, FL –Mr. Lizasoain provided Mechanical services for a $34 million
parking structure to serve the needs of the Orlando Events Center (OEC). The multi-level, open parking structure will feature
an estimated 2,000 spaces free of column obstacles, a helicopter landing pad, a climate-controlled elevated pedestrian
crosswalk to the Orlando Events Center, and an energy-efficient lighting system. The structure will have eight (8) elevated
parking levels. All stall sizes with be a minimum of 9’ wide and 18’ deep. The project is fast tracked for completion by July
2010.
2008, Orange County Convention Center, Roof Replacement, Orlando, FL – Mr. Lizasoain was a Mechanical Engineer
for this project. SGM was commissioned through a continuing contract to design and located Mechanical and Plumbing
Engineering component to the various roof areas. The scope includes the redesigning of the roof drains, sizing roof drains,
and routing storm drain piping. Also, decommissioned and recommissioned HVAC and Plumbing equipment during
scheduled roof replacements.
2007, City of Titusville, Fire Command Center, Titusville, FL – Mr. Lizasoain was a Mechanical Engineer for the building
assessment report regarding the MEP conditions of the City of Titusville’s Fire Command Center. SGM determined and
identified current issues for life safety, ADA, HVAC, IAQ and power/electric systems. SGM also prepared cast estimates for
associated deficiencies that were outlined in the report. The City utilized the report to request funding based on the findings.
2007, Orange County Corrections Central Utility Plant Chiller Expansion, Orlando, FL – Mr. Lizasoain provided
mechanical design services for the existing central chiller plant which was required to meet the campus HVAC needs.
2007, City of New Port Richey Recreation and Aquatic Center, New Port Richey, FL – Mr. Lizasoain provided
mechanical design services for the renovation of the thirty-seven year old existing recreation center and addition of a new
37,000 SF complex with a gymnasium, locker rooms, fitness center and meeting rooms. Exterior lighting was added for the
outdoor tennis courts, parking lots, basketball courts, shuffleboard courts, and walking trails.
Victor Goykhman
Executive Vice President / Electrical
Mr. Goykhman is Vice President of SGM Engineering with 38 years of Electrical
Engineering experience, including 22 years in the consulting field. Mr. Goykhman’s
responsibilities include QA/QC portion of electrical design and project management.
Mr. Goyk hman reviews all design documents before being issued to the contractor
for permitting and pricing. Mr. Goykhman has extensive experience with electrical
renovations, alterations and additions for existing higher education facilities.
Mr. Goykhman has a very sound working knowledge of Electrical Systems including
educational, health care, communications, video, computer networking, fire smoke
detection and alarm, emergency power and many other systems critical to large,
modern facilities. Mr. Goykhman’s extensive experience allows him to be an
excellent designer of power and lighting networks for all types of facilities. Mr.
Goykhman has been managing design teams at SGM for over twenty years. These
design teams have worked on projects for all types of facilities, including university
campuses, institutional, educational and other types of commercial facilities. His
experience allows him to establish the goals for a project and the necessary means
to accomplish cost effective, innovative solutions. Mr. Goykhman has been heavily
involved in scheduling and cost analysis of all types of projects. Mr. Goykhman’s
practical experience results from working closely with contractors and from
reviewing scheduling and cost information enabling SGM Engineering to provide
accurate timely data to our clients.
Project Experience
Ongoing, Town of Palm Beach Street, Street Lighting, Town of Palm Beach,
FL – Mr. Goykhman is an Electrical Engineer for this project. SGM was responsible
for the replacement and relocation of 46 street light that currently serve Dunbar Rd.
to Sunrise Ave. SGM coordinated with their facilities maintenance staff to
understand their needs, standards, determine a realistic schedule for the
design/engineering effort, meeting notes, probable construction cost estimate and
finally obtained technical cut sheets of equipment desired such that aesthetic
uniformity was achieved in the type of light pole/fixture installed. SGM engineers
visited the various project locations to obtain existing data related to pole locations
and sidewalk conditions. This effort will also constitute SGM to provide full
Construction Administration services for the one and one-half months construction
(1.5 months) schedule desired by the Town of Palm Beach. Upon completion of the
construction, SGM is responsible for implementing the As-Built drawings and
delivering the record set to the Town as a CD and a hard copy 11x17 set of
documents.
On-Going, Flagler County Courthouse Annex Sherriff’s Department
Renovations and Energy Efficient Upgrades, Bunnell, FL – Mr. Goykhman is
providing electrical design services the renovations to accommodate the needs of
the sheriff’s operations. Renovations include the following: Add fire sprinkler
system, replacement of the main fire alarm panel, repair exterior windows, confirm
fire rated separation between Historic Courthouse and Annex, replace A/C
ductwork, VAV units and controls, provide a ducted return system, test and balance
the new system, replace all lighting with energy efficient fixtures and lighting
controls, replace electrical power distribution system, new communications data
and technologies equipment, renovate all restrooms to ADA standards, replace all
suspended acoustical ceilings and grid with new efficient acoustic values, replace
all water heaters with energy efficient units.
2010, City of Orlando Events Center Parking Garage, Orlando, FL – Mr.
Goykhman provided electrical design services for this $34 million parking structure
which serves the needs of the Orlando Events Center. Nestor provided systems
designs for the garage’s CCTV high resolution video camera surveillance system
on all levels at strategic points of access. The design also included access control
through the use of proximity card scanners at selected door locations. Fire alarm,
area of rescue, emergency phone system, ticket dispensers, toll gates, and
communication systems were also include as part of the systems design. The
systems design incorporated local and remote monitoring of all systems.
YEARS EXPERIENCE: 38
With SGM since 1991
EDUCATION
Electrical Engineering
Degree
Polytechnic University
Uzbekistan, 1971
2010, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL – Mr. Goykhman was an Electrical Engineer for the new Variable
Frequency Drives and Controls for all existing air handling units, fan, blowers and secondary chilled water pumps. SGM was
the Engineer of the record and responsible for a solid commissioning plan for this 4,200,000 sq. ft. facility, the second
largest convention center in the nation. The new plan was an alteration to existing facilities HVAC system. As part of this
project, SGM is currently upgrading and replacing the existing multi manufacturer HVAC building automation systems (BAS)
to the most current hardware and software using one manufacturer’s product. This BAS will be integrated through an
enterprise level portal with remote accessibility. The goal is to integrate the campus wide buildings into one BAS web based
access point.SGM is responsible for design of new controls, energy management system in compliance with codes,
development of specifications, sequence of controls, design and general construction scheduling, cost estimating, and
construction management.
2010, Orlando Science Center HVAC, Lighting, Power, Plumbing & Fire Protection Energy Assessment, Orlando, FL
– Mr. Goykhman was an electrical designer for this project to identify and recommend the best and most economical and
energy efficient method of correcting the HVAC equipment located at the Orlando Science Center Complex. Responsibilities
included: operation and the deficiencies associated with the operation. Inspect the facilities in areas of HVAC, lighting,
power, Fire Alarm, security system, Plumbing & FP system. Review the as-build and compare with actual conditions to learn
more about the operation. Attend meetings with the project team, City PM and owner’s rep to coordinate the activities and
review SGM’s findings. Identify all the deficiencies associated with building’s HVAC, lighting, power, fire alarm, plumbing &
FP systems. Provide a break down and inspection report including executive summary outlining the cost and improvement
plan for the building operation.
2010, Orange County Government Fire Station 35, Orlando, FL – Mr. Goykhman provided commissioning services for
LEED enhanced commissioning, developed the owners OPR documents, reviewed drawings, during construction,
developed the commissioning plan, attended construction meetings, witnessed equipment start up, performed functional
performance tests on the equipment and provided Test & Balance services.
2009, Orange County Government District 9 Medical Examiner’s Office Facility, Orlando, FL – Mr. Goykhman was an
Electrical Engineer for the District Nine Medical Examiner’s Office which is a 41,283 SF facility that consists of three
separate buildings: Medical Examiner’s Office, Morgue and Decomposition Morgue. The building is one of the first green
Medical Examiner’s offices in the nation. This LEED Certified building will reduce its water consumption by 40 percent in one
year with the use of low-flow fixtures and native landscaping.
2007, City of Titusville, Fire Command Center, Titusville, FL – Mr. Goykhman was an electrical engineer for the building
assessment report regarding the MEP conditions of the City of Titusville’s Fire Command Center. SGM determined and
identified current issues for life safety, ADA, HVAC, IAQ and power/electric systems. SGM also prepared cast estimates for
associated deficiencies that were outlined in the report. The City utilized the report to request funding based on the findings.
2007, Orange County Corrections Central Utility Plant Chiller Expansion, Orlando, FL – Mr. Goykhman provided
electrical design services for the existing central chiller plant which was required to meet the campus HVAC needs.
Additionally, Mr. Goykhman provided designs for the upgrade of the building electrical and lighting systems.
2007, City of Orlando Barker Park, Orlando, FL – Mr. Goykhman provided electrical design for supplementary lighting to
ensure safety at night in the park. Pedestrian lights were installed along the existing sidewalks and additional safety lights
were placed along a new fishing pier. New lights were executed in the old and new parking lots.
2007, Orange County Kelly Park, Apopka, FL – Mr. Goykhman provided electrical engineering design services to produce
a main site distribution to support the proposed maintenance building. Victor’s design included two 4” electrical PVC
underground conduits with pull boxes located every 100 feet. One conduit carries wiring for power and the other carries
wiring for the telecom system.
2007, City of New Port Richey Recreation and Aquatic Center, New Port Richey, FL – Mr. Goykhman provided
electrical design services for the renovation of the thirty-seven year old existing recreation center and addition of a new
37,000 SF complex with a gymnasium, locker rooms, fitness center and meeting rooms. Exterior lighting was added for the
outdoor tennis courts, parking lots, basketball courts, shuffleboard courts, and walking trails.
2003, City of Maitland Public Works Yard and West Side Fire Station, Maitland, FL – Mr. Goykhman provided electrical
design services for the entire Public Works Yard and West Side Fire Station. The scope consisted of four new structures
including the grounds maintenance building, fleet maintenance building, offices and shops combined to make a two-story
building, and the West Side Fire Station. The surrounding areas are designated for general park and recreational areas.
2002, Town of Jupiter Water Treatment Plant, Jupiter, FL – Mr. Goykhman provided electrical services for the facility.
This included the plant, a pump station, and associated office/lab complex. Site visits to gather data and complete the final
inspection were included in the scope of services. Nestor evaluated the existing electrical distribution system in order to
provide a cost estimate associated with demolition, replacement of new electrical distribution systems.
2002, Orange County Government Corrections Facility, Orlando, FL – Mr. Goykhman helped upgrade the energy
management system to monitor the entire campus, upgrade building electrical and lighting systems, fire alarm and intercom
systems, provide a complete lightning protection system, new panel boards and feeders for the 32,000SF expansion of
offices, a conference room, warehouse and storage and maintenance shop for the Orange County Correctional Facility.
2002, Orange County Government Internal Operations Center Building, Orlando, FL – Mr. Goykhman was an Electrical
Engineer for the renovation work at the Orange County Government Internal Operations Center Building. SGM was
responsible for completing the replacement of the existing voice and fire alarm systems, converting the building to
conventional horn/strobe system (allowed as a result of changes in applicable codes), the replacement of rooftop 100 ton
air-cooled chiller, chiller pumps, and upgrade of chiller piping, providing provision of temporary grade-mounted temporary
chiller and related mechanical and electrical provisions as well as the renovation of electrical distribution system to increase
quantity of branch circuit breakers, reduce neutral overheating and provide surge suppression devices.
2002, Orange County Government Corrections Facility 911 Emergency Response Center, Orlando, FL – Mr.
Goykhman was an Electrical Engineer for the site investigation of the 911 Emergency Response Center. Mr. Goykhman
helped upgrade the building telecommunication system, upgrade fire alarm, intercom systems, electrical and lighting
systems, and emergency backup systems.
2001, Orange County Courthouse Study, Orlando, FL – Mr. Goykhman conducted a site investigation which identified the
ADA, HVAC, fire alarm, lighting, space planning and FF&E needs.
George Hayner, P.E., CxA
Mechanical Engineer
Mr. Hayner has 10 years of experience in HVAC engineering analysis, design and
construction administration for a variety of building types including governmental,
educational, and commercial facilities. Mr. Hayner has experience in the
commissioning management plan of mechanical systems including, but not limited
to, fire protection systems, all types and sizes of HVAC systems, high temperature
hot water boilers, piping, fluid systems, chilled water, compressed gas systems,
elevators, hoists and cranes, specialized mechanical equipment and controls
(including direct digital control (DDC), and programmable logic controllers (PLC), as
well as facilities to house the mechanical equipment. Mr. Hayner is well
experienced in designing integrated city/campus-wide Building Automation
Systems. George’s knowledge of designing innovative solutions to accelerated
return on energy efficiency includes design of Energy Recovery Wheels for Child
Development Centers on MacDill and Hurlburt U.S. Air Force Bases. Additionally,
Mr. Hayner has knowledge of EPA Energy Star Portfolio Manager.
Project Experience
On-Going, Flagler County Courthouse Annex Sherriff’s Department
Renovations and Energy Efficient Upgrades, Bunnell, FL – Mr. Hayner is a
Mechanical Engineer for the renovations to accommodate the needs of the sheriff’s
operations. Renovations include the following: Add fire sprinkler system,
replacement of the main fire alarm panel, repair exterior windows, confirm fire rated
separation between Historic Courthouse and Annex, replace A/C ductwork, VAV
units and controls, provide a ducted return system, test and balance the new
system, replace all lighting with energy efficient fixtures and lighting controls,
replace electrical power distribution system, new communications data and
technologies equipment, renovate all restrooms to ADA standards, replace all
suspended acoustical ceilings and grid with new efficient acoustic values, replace
all water heaters with energy efficient units.
2011, George Mason University High Efficiency Boiler Replacement, Fairfax,
VA – Mr. Hayner is a Mechanical Engineer for this boiler replacement. SGM
created demolition drawings for the existing package boiler and connecting fuels,
system hot water and make-up water piping and boiler breaching. SGM created
demolition drawings for the electrical connections and controls. SGM created
construction drawings for the installation of Hi-efficiency modular boilers, redundant
hot water pumps, and replacement expansion tank and updated controls. SGM
created a sequence of operations for cycling of the new boilers with a reset
schedule dictated by outside air and supply water temperatures. SGM created a
mechanical and electrical book spec with General Conditions and Front End
documents by the Architect and University personnel respectively. SGM created an
approximate construction cost estimate. SGM provided construction administration
for the project duration for review of submittals and RFI responses. SGM attended
three construction meetings at owner’s request. SGM performed substantial and
final completion inspections and review close-out documents. SGM provided an
electronic DWG As built drawing from the contractor’s red-line drawings.
2011, UCF, Apollo Community Residents – High efficient HVAC Renovation to
Osceola, Lake Hall, Polk Hall, and Volusia Hall Upgrade and Replacements for
Energy Savings, Orlando, FL – Mr. Hayner provided Mechanical services for
University of Central Florida’s Osceola Hall, Volusia Hall, Polk Hall and Lake Hall,
which included the upgrading of HVAC, electrical, architectural, fire protection, and
plumbing systems. HVAC included the installation of new chilled water distribution
piping, new air handling units and central control system. Electrical included a new
power distribution system and lighting with emergency back-up. Fire protection with
central plant activation notification. Fire alarm system with central plant alarm
notification. Architectural with new door, windows, and room upgrades. Plumbing
with new hot and cold water distribution, fixtures and high efficiency hot water
generating system .
YEARS EXPERIENCE: 10
With SGM since 2010
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical
Engineering
University of Central Florida, 2001
REGISTRATION
Registered Professional Engineer
– Florida #70682
ACG Certified Commissioning
Authority (CxA)
2010, Fire Station 35, Orlando, FL – Mr. Hayner was a Mechanical Engineer on this project. SGM developed the owners
OPR documents, reviewed drawings during construction, developed the commissioning plan, attended construction
meetings, witnessed equipment start up, performed functional performance tests on the equipment and provided Test &
Balance services. Commissioning procedures were performed following the ACG guidelines and the requirements of LEED.
2010, Orlando Events Center Parking Garage, Orlando, FL - Mr. Hayner was a Mechanical Engineer for a $34 million
parking structure to serve the needs of the Orlando Events Center (OEC). The multi-level, open parking structure will feature
an estimated 2,000 spaces free of column obstacles, a helicopter landing pad, a climate-controlled elevated pedestrian
crosswalk to the Orlando Events Center, and an energy-efficient lighting system. The structure will have eight (8) elevated
parking levels. All stall sizes with be a minimum of 9’ wide and 18’ deep. The project is fast tracked for completion by July
2010.
2007 – 2011 , UCF #1, #2, #5 & #8 Chiller Replacement / Cooling Towers – Mr. Hayner was a Mechanical Engineer for
University of Central Florida’s Chillers 5, 8 and 10 Replacement. SGM was commissioned to design the new chillers at the
Satellite Utility Plant. The new chillers are high efficient electrical units. We developed the specifications for the chiller
equipment and its installation. The chiller was directly purchased by UCF. As a result, there was a major savings by not
paying 6 ½% sales tax and the mark up generated by the general contractor. SGM notified local Power Company (Progress
Energy) about the new installation. Progress Energy then conducted an audit and determined that the new chiller saved
electricity for the UCF campus. UFC received a $30,000 rebate for each.
2010, Orange County Public Schools, Edgewater High School Comprehensive (Energy Efficient Design – Thermal
Energy System Ice Storage), Orlando, Florida – Mr. Hayner was a Mechanical Engineer for this project. The work
includes approximately 229,260 SF of new construction. It also includes approximately 67,100 SF of interior demolition,
renovations, systems replacement and remodeling of several existing campus buildings. The $80 million dollar project
consisted of remodeling, renovating and providing additions to selected existing buildings that will provide improved facilities
which meet Orange County Public School’s design criteria standards and to eliminate all existing life safety/fire code
deficiencies. The project included: site work, demolition, landscaping and irrigation, improvement of existing parking areas
and site circulation, portables for student housing during construction and renovation/replacement of existing underground
utilities.
2010, Orlando Science Center HVAC, Lighting, Power, Plumbing & Fire Protection Energy Assessment, Orlando, FL
– Mr. Hayner was a Mechanical Engineer for this project to identify and recommend the best and most economical and
energy efficient method of correcting the HVAC equipment located at the Orlando Science Center Complex. Responsibilities
included: operation and the deficiencies associated with the operation. Inspect the facilities in areas of HVAC, lighting,
power, Fire Alarm, security system, Plumbing & FP system. Review the as-build and compare with actual conditions to learn
more about the operation. Attend meetings with MRI, City PM and owner’s rep to coordinate the activities and review SGM’s
findings. Identify all the deficiencies associated with building’s HVAC, lighting, power, fire alarm, plumbing & FP systems.
Provide a break down and inspection report including executive summary outlining the cost and improvement plan for the
building operation.
2010, Orange County Convention Center Orlando, FL - Mr. Hayner provided Mechanical Design and Commissioning of
new Variable Frequency Drives and Controls for all existing air handling units, fan, blowers and secondary chilled water
pumps. SGM was the Engineer of the record and responsible for a solid commissioning plan for this 4,200,000 sq. ft. facility,
the second largest convention center in the nation. The new plan was an alteration to existing facilities HVAC system. As
part of this project, SGM is currently upgrading and replacing the existing multi manufacturer HVAC building automation
systems (BAS) to the most current hardware and software using one manufacturer’s product. This BAS will be integrated
through an enterprise level portal with remote accessibility. The goal is to integrate the campus wide buildings into one BAS
web based access point.SGM is responsible for design of new controls, energy management system in compliance with
codes, development of specifications, sequence of controls, design and general construction scheduling, cost estimating,
and construction management.
2010, Orange County Medical Examiners Facility Orlando, FL – Mr. Hayner provided engineering services for
mechanical systems. Our fire protection submittal included complete sprinkler layout, specifications, and hydraulic
calculations. The plumbing drawings show required pipe routing and sizes supplying each plumbing fixture. In addition,
specifications were provided to show the required product materials, equipment, execution, and testing for all systems being
used. Our contract also included construction administration which required periodic site inspections, shop drawing review,
RFI responses, and meeting with the AHJ.
Mark Escott, P.E., LEED® AP, CxA
Electrical Engineer
Mr. Escott has 19 years of experience in electrical engineering which includes project
management, permitting, job costing, major purchases/subcontracts, submittals,
scheduling, manpower loading, field coordination, change order estimating, technical
assistance to field personnel, and project closeouts. Mr. Escott is skilled in the design
of electrical systems including: power distribution, lighting, auxiliary generators, fire
alarm, systems and audio. Mr. Escott has extensive experience with electrical
renovations, alterations and additions for existing facilities. Areas of expertise include
project design, lighting design, power system design, riser diagrams, panel
schedules, design and implement information systems, supply planning, EMF
analysis, surge arrester protection, and distribution operations.
Mr. Escott is skilled in the design of electrical systems including, but not limited to,
uninterruptible power systems (UPS), fire alarm and detection systems, medium and
low voltage AC power systems, Electronic Security Systems (ESS), , computer power
conditioning, grounding, lightning protection, lighting control systems, emergency
power, hazardous area electrical installations, control and monitoring systems, cable
tray systems, communications raceway systems, and communications premise
wiring.
Mr. Escott will coordinate all electrical design requirements with design team and
end-user personnel to insure all systems meet the standards and requirements of the
specific facility.
Project Experience
2012, Flagler County Courthouse Annex Sherriff’s Department Renovations
and Energy Efficient Upgrades, Bunnell, FL – Mr. Escott is an Electrical Engineer
on the renovations to accommodate the needs of the sheriff’s operations.
Renovations include the following: Add fire sprinkler system, replacement of the main
fire alarm panel, repair exterior windows, confirm fire rated separation between
Historic Courthouse and Annex, replace A/C ductwork, VAV units and controls,
provide a ducted return system, test and balance the new system, replace all lighting
with energy efficient fixtures and lighting controls, replace electrical power distribution
system, new communications data and technologies equipment, renovate all
restrooms to ADA standards, replace all suspended acoustical ceilings and grid with
new efficient acoustic values, replace all water heaters with energy efficient units.
2011, Town of Palm Beach Street, Street Lighting, Town of Palm Beach, FL –
Mr. Escott is an Electrical Engineer for this project. SGM was responsible for the
replacement and relocation of 46 street light that currently serve Dunbar Rd. to
Sunrise Ave. SGM coordinated with their facilities maintenance staff to understand
their needs, standards, determine a realistic schedule for the design/engineering
effort, meeting notes, probable construction cost estimate and finally obtained
technical cut sheets of equipment desired such that aesthetic uniformity was
achieved in the type of light pole/fixture installed. SGM engineers visited the various
project locations to obtain existing data related to pole locations and sidewalk
conditions. This effort will also constitute SGM to provide full Construction
Administration services for the one and one-half months construction (1.5 months)
schedule desired by the Town of Palm Beach. Upon completion of the construction,
SGM is responsible for implementing the As-Built drawings and delivering the record
set to the Town as a CD and a hard copy 11x17 set of documents.
2010 Orange County Fire & Rescue, Fire Station #35, Orlando, FL – Mr. Escott
was an Electrical Engineer and Commissioning Agent on this project. SGM
developed the owners OPR documents, reviewed drawings during construction,
developed the commissioning plan, attended construction meetings, witnessed
equipment start up, performed functional performance tests on the equipment and
provided Test & Balance services. Commissioning procedures were performed
following the ACG guidelines and the requirements of LEED.
YEARS EXPERIENCE: 19
With SGM since 2005
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Electrical
Engineering
University of South Florida, 1989
REGISTRATION
Registered Professional Engineer,
1996 - Florida # 50737
LEED Accredited Professional
2008
ACG Certified Commissioning
Authority
Mark Escott, P.E., LEED® AP, CxA
Electrical Engineer
2010, Orange County Barnett Park Gymnasium, Orlando, FL – Mr. Escott provided electrical engineering for the new
Barnett Park Gymnasium. The BAS of the existing building was expanded to communicate with the new building. The audio,
data and security system of the new building are tie and communicating with the existing building. The electrical service was
size with enough extra capacity for a future splash park.
2010, City of Orlando Events Center Parking Garage, Orlando, FL – Mr. Escott provided electrical design services for this
$34 million parking structure which serves the needs of the Orlando Events Center. Mark provided systems designs for the
garage’s CCTV high resolution video camera surveillance system on all levels at strategic points of access. The design also
included access control through the use of proximity card scanners at selected door locations. Fire alarm, area of rescue,
emergency phone system, ticket dispensers, toll gates, and communication systems were also include as part of the systems
design. The systems design incorporated local and remote monitoring of all systems.
2010, Orange County Convention Center Variable Frequency Drive Controls and Energy Management, Orlando, FL –
Mr. Escott was an Electrical Engineer and Commissioning Agent for the new Variable Frequency Drives and Controls for all
existing air handling units, fan, blowers and secondary chilled water pumps for this 4,200,000 SF facility, the second largest
convention center in the nation. Mark’s responsibilities included design of new controls, energy management system in
compliance with codes, development of specifications, and sequence of controls. As CxA, Mark’s activities were to develop,
and document performance to determine whether the AHU, pumps and controls were functioning in accordance with the
documented design intent. SGM was able to solve and resolve non-conformance issues and deficiencies. SGM reviewed and
approved the O&M manuals, which included the warranties.
2010, Orange County Government District 9 Medical Examiner’s Office Facility, Orlando, FL – Mr. Escott was an
Electrical Engineer for the District Nine Medical Examiner’s Office which is a 41,283 SF facility that consists of three separate
buildings: Medical Examiner’s Office, Morgue and Decomposition Morgue. The building is one of the first green Medical
Examiner’s offices in the nation. This LEED Certified building will reduce its water consumption by 40 percent in one year with
the use of low-flow fixtures and native landscaping.
2007, City of Titusville, Fire Command Center, Titusville, FL – Mr. Escott was an Electrical Engineer for the building
assessment report regarding the MEP conditions of the City of Titusville’s Fire Command Center. SGM determined and
identified current issues for life safety, ADA, HVAC, IAQ and power/electric systems. SGM also prepared cast estimates for
associated deficiencies that were outlined in the report. The City utilized the report to request funding based on the findings.
2007, Orange County Corrections Central Utility Plant Chiller Expansion, Orlando, FL – Mr. Escott provided electrical
design services for the existing central chiller plant which was required to meet the campus HVAC needs. Additionally, Mr.
Escott provided designs for the upgrade of the building electrical and lighting systems.
2007, City of Orlando Barker Park, Orlando, FL – Mr. Escott provided electrical design for supplementary lighting to ensure
safety at night in the park. Pedestrian lights were installed along the existing sidewalks and additional safety lights were
placed along a new fishing pier. New lights were executed in the old and new parking lots.
2007, Orange County Kelly Park, Apopka, FL – Mr. Escott provided electrical engineering design services to produce a
main site distribution to support the proposed maintenance building. Mark’s design included two 4” electrical PVC
underground conduits with pull boxes located every 100 feet. One conduit carries wiring for power and the other carries wiring
for the telecom system.
2007, City of New Port Richey Recreation and Aquatic Center, New Port Richey, FL – Mr. Escott provided electrical
design services for the renovation of the thirty-seven year old existing recreation center and addition of a new 37,000 SF
complex with a gymnasium, locker rooms, fitness center and meeting rooms. Exterior lighting was added for the outdoor
tennis courts, parking lots, basketball courts, shuffleboard courts, and walking trails.
Justin Mundell, PE
Electrical Engineer
Mr. Mundell joined SGM in 2006 and brings with him 9 years of electrical
engineering experience in the design of electrical systems. Mr. Mundell
responsibilities included all aspects of electrical design for health care, education,
commercial and military facilities. As an experienced team leader, he is dedicated
to delivering quality designs tailored to clients’ needs.
As Lead Electrical Engineer, Mr. Mundell will coordinate all electrical design
requirements with design team and end-user personnel to insure all systems meet
the standards and requirements of the specific facility.
Mr. Mundell has designed a variety of lighting, power and telecommunications
projects for use in a multitude of facilities ranging from government, health care,
education, commercial and retail operations. He is very familiar with IESNA
standards as well as the practices associated with high performance sustainable
lighting designs as described in the USGBC. Mr. Mundell’s expertise is in fire
alarm, systems, power distribution and lighting protection systems. Daily
capabilities included load calculations; photometric calculations and equipment
sizing for buildings. As well as construction administration tasks such as processing
drawings, proposals, specifications, RFI’s, and site visits during the construction
phase. Mr. Mundell has extensive experience with electrical renovations,
alterations and additions for existing municipal facilities.
Mr. Mundell is skilled in the design of electrical systems including, but not limited to,
uninterruptible power systems (UPS), fire alarm and detection systems, medium
and low voltage AC power systems, Electronic Security Systems (ESS), , computer
power conditioning, grounding, lightning protection, lighting control systems,
emergency power, hazardous area electrical installations, control and monitoring
systems, cable tray systems, communications raceway systems, and
communications premise wiring.
Project Experience
2012, Flagler County Courthouse Annex Sherriff’s Department Renovations
and Energy Efficient Upgrades, Bunnell, FL – Mr. Mundell is an Electrical
Engineer on the renovations to accommodate the needs of the sheriff’s operations.
Renovations include the following: Replacement of the main fire alarm panel,
confirm fire rated separation between Historic Courthouse and Annex, replace all
lighting with energy efficient fixtures and lighting controls, replace electrical power
distribution system, new communications data and technologies equipment,
renovate all restrooms to ADA standards, replace all suspended acoustical ceilings
and grid with new efficient acoustic values, replace all water heaters with energy
efficient units.
2011, Town of Palm Beach Street, Street Lighting, Town of Palm Beach, FL –
Mr. Mundell is an Electrical Engineer for this project. SGM was responsible for the
replacement and relocation of 46 street lights. SGM coordinated with their facilities
maintenance staff to understand their needs, standards, determine a realistic
schedule for the design/engineering effort, meeting notes, probable construction
cost estimate and finally obtained technical cut sheets of equipment desired such
that aesthetic uniformity was achieved in the type of light pole/fixture installed.
2010, Osceola County Sherriff’s Department Fleet Management Center,
Kissimmee, FL – Mr. Mundell was an Electrical Engineer for this 32,000 SF facility
that was converted from an automobile dealership. Mr. Mundell’s design for this
project included lighting and receptacles in offices, data outlets, upgrade and
modification to exterior lighting, replacement of plumbing fixtures, addition of
loading dock, and the addition of a vehicle fueling station. An emergency generator
and distribution system was designed and installed for all HVAC loads, office
lighting and receptacles, telecommunications equipment, multiple vehicle lift
stations, and the fueling station.
YEARS EXPERIENCE:9
With SGM since 2006
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Electrical
Engineering
University of Central Florida, 2004
REGISTRATIONS
Registered Professional Engineer:
Electrical – FL #70700
Justin Mundell, PE
Electrical Engineer
2010 Orange County Fire & Rescue, Fire Station #35, Orlando, FL – Mr. Mundell was an Electrical Engineer on this
project. SGM developed the owners OPR documents, reviewed drawings during construction, developed the
commissioning plan, attended construction meetings, witnessed equipment start up, performed functional performance tests
on the equipment and provided Test & Balance services. Commissioning procedures were performed following the ACG
guidelines and the requirements of LEED.
2010, City of Orlando Events Center Parking Garage, Orlando, FL – Mr. Mundell provided electrical design services for
this $34 million parking structure which serves the needs of the Orlando Events Center. Justin provided systems designs for
the garage’s CCTV high resolution video camera surveillance system on all levels at strategic points of access. The design
also included access control through the use of proximity card scanners at selected door locations. Fire alarm, area of
rescue, emergency phone system, ticket dispensers, toll gates, and communication systems were also include as part of the
systems design. The systems design incorporated local and remote monitoring of all systems.
2010, Orlando Science Center HVAC, Lighting, Power, Plumbing & Fire Protection Energy Assessment, Orlando, FL
– Mr. Mundell was an Electrical Engineer commissioned to provide engineering services to identify and recommend the best
and most economical and energy efficient method of correcting the HVAC equipment located at the Orlando Science Center
Complex. Responsibilities included: operation and the deficiencies associated with the operation. Inspect the facilities in
areas of HVAC, lighting, power, Fire Alarm, security system, Plumbing & FP system. Review the as-build and compare with
actual conditions to learn more about the operation. Attend meetings with MRI, City PM and owner’s rep to coordinate the
activities and review SGM’s findings. Identify all the deficiencies associated with building’s HVAC, lighting, power, fire alarm,
plumbing & FP systems. Provide a break down and inspection report including executive summary outlining the cost and
improvement plan for the building operation.
2010, Orange County Convention Center Variable Frequency Drive Controls and Energy Management, Orlando, FL –
Mr. Mundell was an Electrical Engineer for the new Variable Frequency Drives and Controls for all existing air handling units,
fan, blowers and secondary chilled water pumps for this 4,200,000 SF facility, the second largest convention center in the
nation. Justin’s responsibilities included design of new controls, energy management system in compliance with codes,
development of specifications, and sequence of controls.
2010, Orange County Government District 9 Medical Examiner’s Office Facility, Orlando, FL – Mr. Mundell was an
Electrical Engineer for the District Nine Medical Examiner’s Office which is a 41,283 SF facility that consists of three
separate buildings: Medical Examiner’s Office, Morgue and Decomposition Morgue. The building is one of the first green
Medical Examiner’s offices in the nation. This LEED Certified building will reduce its water consumption by 40 percent in one
year with the use of low-flow fixtures and native landscaping.
2007, City of Titusville, Fire Command Center, Titusville, FL – Mr. Mundell was an Electrical Engineer for the building
assessment report regarding the MEP conditions of the City of Titusville’s Fire Command Center. SGM determined and
identified current issues for life safety, ADA, HVAC, IAQ and power/electric systems. SGM also prepared cast estimates for
associated deficiencies that were outlined in the report. The City utilized the report to request funding based on the findings.
2007, Orange County Corrections Central Utility Plant Chiller Expansion, Orlando, FL – Mr. Mundell provided electrical
design services for the existing central chiller plant which was required to meet the campus HVAC needs. Additionally, Mr.
Mundell provided designs for the upgrade of the building electrical and lighting systems.
2007, City of New Port Richey Recreation and Aquatic Center, New Port Richey, FL – Mr. Mundell provided electrical
design services for the renovation of the thirty-seven year old existing recreation center and addition of a new 37,000 SF
complex with a gymnasium, locker rooms, fitness center and meeting rooms. Exterior lighting was added for the outdoor
tennis courts, parking lots, basketball courts, shuffleboard courts, and walking trails.
Songlith Sayprasith, P.E., CxA
Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer
Mr. Sayprasith has over 15 years of plumbing and fire protection design /
construction administration experience for government, commercial, industrial,
institutional and healthcare projects throughout Florida. His experience has given
him knowledge to perform engineering / design tasks including equipment selection
and sizing, pipe sizing, hydraulic calculations, and product specifications for fire
suppression and plumbing systems. He is familiar with Florida’s state and local
code requirements, ASPE Guidelines, NFPA and International Code standards.
Mr. Sayprasith has demonstrated professional experience in Fire Sprinkler and
Fixed Spray Systems, Fire Detection and Alarm Systems, Gas Detection and Alarm
Systems, CO2 Systems, Smoke Control Systems, Fire Pumps, Water Supplies and
Tanks, Flammable and Combustible Liquids, Aerosols and Chemicals, Hazardous
Materials, educational Processes, educational Exhaust Systems, Educational
Power generating Facility Evaluations, High-Piled Storage, Fire Department
Studies, Statistical Analysis, Fire Testing, NFPA Life Safety Code, Egress
Evaluation and Modeling, Building and Fire Code Equivalencies, Alternate Materials
and Methods, Fire Growth Calculations, Computer Fire Growth and Ignition
Modeling, System Design and Specifications, Equipment Purchase Specifications,
Project Management and Contract Administration, Studies and Analyses,
Specialized and Standards Fire Testing, Fire Cause Investigation. Mr. Sayprasith
has assisted with LEED-certification and design; provided commissioning and
advanced commissioning; has experience with controllable systems (lighting,
thermal comfort), water efficiency, energy efficiency, and indoor environmental
quality; experience with materials selection including recycled materials and content
and low-emitting materials selection; and experience with materials reuse.
Project Experience
On-Going, Flagler County Courthouse Annex Sherriff’s Department
Renovations and Energy Efficient Upgrades, Bunnell, FL – Mr. Sayprasith is a
plumbing and fire protection engineer on the renovations to accommodate the
needs of the sheriff’s operations. Renovations include the following: Add fire
sprinkler system, replacement of the main fire alarm panel, repair exterior windows,
confirm fire rated separation between Historic Courthouse and Annex, replace A/C
ductwork, VAV units and controls, provide a ducted return system, test and balance
the new system, replace all lighting with energy efficient fixtures and lighting
controls, replace electrical power distribution system, new communications data
and technologies equipment, renovate all restrooms to ADA standards, replace all
suspended acoustical ceilings and grid with new efficient acoustic values, replace
all water heaters with energy efficient units.
2010 Orange County Fire & Rescue, Fire Station #35, Orlando, FL – Mr.
Sayprasith was a commissioning authority providing commissioning services for
LEED enhanced commissioning. SGM developed the owners OPR documents,
reviewed drawings during construction, developed the commissioning plan,
attended construction meetings, witnessed equipment start up, performed
functional performance tests on the equipment and provided Test & Balance
services. Commissioning procedures were performed following the ACG guidelines
and the requirements of LEED.
2010, Orlando Science Center HVAC, Lighting, Power, Plumbing & Fire
Protection Energy Assessment, Orlando, FL – Mr. Sayprasith was a plumbing
and fire protection engineer commissioned to provide engineering services to
identify and recommend the best and most economical and energy efficient method
of correcting the HVAC equipment located at the Orlando Science Center Complex.
Responsibilities included: operation and the deficiencies associated with the
operation. Inspect the facilities in areas of HVAC, lighting, power, Fire Alarm,
security system, Plumbing & FP system. Review the as-build and compare with
actual conditions to learn more about the operation. Attend meetings with MRI, City
PM and owner’s rep to coordinate the activities and review SGM’s findings. Identify
all the deficiencies associated with building’s HVAC, lighting, power, fire alarm,
plumbing & FP systems. Provide a break down and inspection report including
executive summary outlining the cost and improvement plan for the building
operation.
YEARS EXPERIENCE: 53
With SGM since 2005
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science,
Mechanical Engineering
University of Central Florida,
2002
REGISTRATION
Registered Professional
Engineer – Florida #66412
ACG Certified
Commissioning Authority
(CxA)
Songlith Sayprasith, P.E., CxA
Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer
2010, Orange County Convention Center Orlando, FL - Mr. Sayprasith provided Plumbing & Fire Protection Design and
Commissioning of new Variable Frequency Drives and Controls for all existing air handling units, fan, blowers and
secondary chilled water pumps. SGM was the Engineer of the record and responsible for a solid commissioning plan for this
4,200,000 sq. ft. facility, the second largest convention center in the nation. The new plan was an alteration to existing
facilities HVAC system. As part of this project, SGM is currently upgrading and replacing the existing multi manufacturer
HVAC building automation systems (BAS) to the most current hardware and software using one manufacturer’s product.
This BAS will be integrated through an enterprise level portal with remote accessibility. The goal is to integrate the campus
wide buildings into one BAS web based access point.SGM is responsible for design of new controls, energy management
system in compliance with codes, development of specifications, sequence of controls, design and general construction
scheduling, cost estimating, and construction management.
2010, Orange County Medical Examiners Facility Orlando, FL – Mr. Sayprasith provided engineering services for
mechanical systems. Our fire protection submittal included complete sprinkler layout, specifications, and hydraulic
calculations. The plumbing drawings show required pipe routing and sizes supplying each plumbing fixture. In addition,
specifications were provided to show the required product materials, equipment, execution, and testing for all systems being
used. Our contract also included construction administration which required periodic site inspections, shop drawing review,
RFI responses, and meeting with the AHJ.
2010, Orlando Events Center Parking Garage, Orlando, FL –Mr. Sayprasith provided plumbing and fire protection
services for a $34 million parking structure to serve the needs of the Orlando Events Center (OEC). The multi-level, open
parking structure will feature an estimated 2,000 spaces free of column obstacles, a helicopter landing pad, a climate-
controlled elevated pedestrian crosswalk to the Orlando Events Center, and an energy-efficient lighting system. The
structure will have eight (8) elevated parking levels. All stall sizes with be a minimum of 9’ wide and 18’ deep. The project is
fast tracked for completion by July 2010.
2007, City of Titusville, Fire Command Center, Titusville, FL – Mr. Sayprasith was a plumbing and fire protection
engineer for the building assessment report regarding the MEP conditions of the City of Titusville’s Fire Command Center.
SGM determined and identified current issues for life safety, ADA, HVAC, IAQ and power/electric systems. SGM also
prepared cast estimates for associated deficiencies that were outlined in the report. The City utilized the report to request
funding based on the findings.
2007, Orange County Corrections Central Utility Plant Chiller Expansion, Orlando, FL – Mr. Sayprasith provided
plumbing & fire protection design services for the existing central chiller plant which was required to meet the campus HVAC
needs.
2007, City of New Port Richey Recreation and Aquatic Center, New Port Richey, FL – Mr. Sayprasith provided
plumbing and fire protection design services for the renovation of the thirty-seven year old existing recreation center and
addition of a new 37,000 SF complex with a gymnasium, locker rooms, fitness center and meeting rooms. Exterior lighting
was added for the outdoor tennis courts, parking lots, basketball courts, shuffleboard courts, and walking trails.
Jim Kloes
Construction Manager
Mr. Kloes has over 46 years of experience in supervision, teaching, and knowledge
of HVAC, industrial and aeronautical piping and control systems. He has a
diversified background with experience including educational, commercial,
residential and industrial HVAC. Mr. Kloes’ experience includes teaching
certification, instructor training, Control Design Consultant and Project Engineer.
Mr. Kloes ensures the design professional is responsible for review of all shop
drawings and submittals for their compliance with the contract documents. Mr.
Kloes ensures the design professional will use a stamp containing a signature block
which he or she will sign, or at a minimum initial. The stamp and a signed
transmittal noting approval is adequate evidence that the submission conforms to
the overall project design and can be integrated into such design.
During the construction administration phase of a project Mr. Kloes ensures many
submittals, samples, catalogue cuts, etc. will not require the fabricator's
certification. These will generally be for "off the shelf" items that represent
standardized products or systems. In these instances, the design professional
should be able to rely on the manufacturer's certification that the submittal meets
the design criteria, standardized tests, and/or association standards. The design
professional must still "review and approve" these submittals, but the signature and
certification by the manufacturer's designer is not required. The manufacturer
confirms to the contractor and the design professional the quantity and the quality
of the product and that the contractor has the erection or installation drawings.
Project Experience
On-Going, Flagler County Courthouse Annex Sherriff’s Department
Renovations and Energy Efficient Upgrades, Bunnell, FL – Mr. Kloes is the
Construction Manager on the renovations to accommodate the needs of the
sheriff’s operations. Renovations include the following: Add fire sprinkler system,
replacement of the main fire alarm panel, repair exterior windows, confirm fire rated
separation between Historic Courthouse and Annex, replace A/C ductwork, VAV
units and controls, provide a ducted return system, test and balance the new
system, replace all lighting with energy efficient fixtures and lighting controls,
replace electrical power distribution system, new communications data and
technologies equipment, renovate all restrooms to ADA standards, replace all
suspended acoustical ceilings and grid with new efficient acoustic values, replace
all water heaters with energy efficient units.
2010, City of Orlando Events Center Parking Garage, Orlando, FL – Mr. Kloes
was the Construction Manager for this $34 million parking structure which serves
the needs of the Orlando Events Center. Nestor provided systems designs for the
garage’s CCTV high resolution video camera surveillance system on all levels at
strategic points of access. The design also included access control through the use
of proximity card scanners at selected door locations. Fire alarm, area of rescue,
emergency phone system, ticket dispensers, toll gates, and communication
systems were also include as part of the systems design. The systems design
incorporated local and remote monitoring of all systems.
2010, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL – Mr. Kloes was the
Construction Manager for the new Variable Frequency Drives and Controls for all
existing air handling units, fan, blowers and secondary chilled water pumps. SGM
was the Engineer of the record and responsible for a solid commissioning plan for
this 4,200,000 sq. ft. facility, the second largest convention center in the nation. The
new plan was an alteration to existing facilities HVAC system. As part of this
project, SGM is currently upgrading and replacing the existing multi manufacturer
HVAC building automation systems (BAS) to the most current hardware and
software using one manufacturer’s product. This BAS will be integrated through an
enterprise level portal with remote accessibility. The goal is to integrate the campus
wide buildings into one BAS web based access point.SGM is responsible for design
of new controls, energy management system in compliance with codes,
development of specifications, sequence of controls, design and general
construction scheduling, cost estimating, and construction management.
YEARS EXPERIENCE: 46
With SGM since 2003
EDUCATION
Certified Plumbing/ Pipe Fitter
Instructor
Purdue University (1981)
REGISTRATION
2002, ISA, Level lll, Control
Technician
Jim Kloes
Construction Manager
2010, Orange County Medical Examiners Facility Orlando, FL – Mr. Kloes was the Construction Manager on this project.
SGM provided engineering services for plumbing and fire protection systems. Our fire protection submittal included complete
sprinkler layout, specifications, and hydraulic calculations. The plumbing drawings show required pipe routing and sizes
supplying each plumbing fixture. In addition, specifications were provided to show the required product materials,
equipment, execution, and testing for all systems being used. Our contract also included construction administration which
required periodic site inspections, shop drawing review, RFI responses, and meeting with the AHJ.
2010, Orlando Science Center HVAC, Lighting, Power, Plumbing & Fire Protection Energy Assessment, Orlando, FL
Mr. Kloes was the Construction Manager for this project. SGM was commissioned to provide engineering services to
identify and recommend the best and most economical and energy efficient method of correcting the HVAC equipment
located at the Orlando Science Center Complex. Responsibilities included: operation and the deficiencies associated with
the operation. Inspect the facilities in areas of HVAC, lighting, power, Fire Alarm, security system, Plumbing & FP system.
Review the as-build and compare with actual conditions to learn more about the operation. Attend meetings with MRI, City
PM and owner’s rep to coordinate the activities and review SGM’s findings. Identify all the deficiencies associated with
building’s HVAC, lighting, power, fire alarm, plumbing & FP systems. Provide a break down and inspection report including
executive summary outlining the cost and improvement plan for the building operation.
2010, Orange County Government Fire Station 35, Orlando, FL – Mr. Kloes was the Construction Manager for LEED
enhanced commissioning, developed the owners OPR documents, reviewed drawings, during construction, developed the
commissioning plan, attended construction meetings, witnessed equipment start up, performed functional performance tests
on the equipment and provided Test & Balance services.
2009, Orange County Government District 9 Medical Examiner’s Office Facility, Orlando, FL – Mr. Kloes was the
Construction Manager for the District Nine Medical Examiner’s Office which is a 41,283 SF facility that consists of three
separate buildings: Medical Examiner’s Office, Morgue and Decomposition Morgue. The building is one of the first green
Medical Examiner’s offices in the nation. This LEED Certified building will reduce its water consumption by 40 percent in one
year with the use of low-flow fixtures and native landscaping.
2007, City of Titusville, Fire Command Center, Titusville, FL – Mr. Kloes was the Construction Manager for the building
assessment report regarding the MEP conditions of the City of Titusville’s Fire Command Center. SGM determined and
identified current issues for life safety, ADA, HVAC, IAQ and power/electric systems. SGM also prepared cast estimates for
associated deficiencies that were outlined in the report. The City utilized the report to request funding based on the findings.
2007, Orange County Corrections Central Utility Plant Chiller Expansion, Orlando, FL – Mr. Kloes was the
Construction Manager for the existing central chiller plant which was required to meet the campus HVAC needs.
Additionally, Mr. Goykhman provided designs for the upgrade of the building electrical and lighting systems.
2007, City of Orlando, Barker Park, FL – Mr. Kloes conducted the construction management of this project that’s scope
was to design supplementary lighting to ensure safety at night in the park which spanned over 8 acres. The project cost was
$50,000.
2007, City of New Port Richey Recreation and Aquatic Center, New Port Richey, FL – Mr. Kloes was the Construction
Manager for the renovation of the thirty-seven year old existing recreation center and addition of a new 37,000 SF complex
with a gymnasium, locker rooms, fitness center and meeting rooms. Exterior lighting was added for the outdoor tennis
courts, parking lots, basketball courts, shuffleboard courts, and walking trails.
2003, City of Maitland Public Works Yard and West Side Fire Station, Maitland, FL –Mr. Kloes was the Construction
Manager for the entire Public Works Yard and West Side Fire Station. The scope consisted of four new structures including
the grounds maintenance building, fleet maintenance building, offices and shops combined to make a two-story building,
and the West Side Fire Station. The surrounding areas are designated for general park and recreational areas.
SGM Engineering, Inc.
City of Sunny Isles Beach RFP No. 12-04-02
Continuing Professional Architectural & Engineering Services
Firms Only (CCNA)
Section 4 – Approach and Methodology
Design Quality Management Plan
SGM has a wealth of experience with the successful projects such as the ones that will be included in this
contract. The approach we utilize for a specific project and for a continuing service contract such as this is an
integral part of our Design Quality Management Plan. We know that Total Quality Management is
accomplished by implementation of a Design Quality Management Plan and the continuous improvement of
activity processes, involving everyone in the organization in or der to accomplish a high standard of quality in
the final product. SGM’s management plan establishes the methodology to ensure that quality is the driving
force in the phases of all operations of SGM and particularly on a continuing service contract as th is one.
Our end goal is to provide only high quality services to the City of Sunny Isles Beach, free of errors and
omissions, delivered on time and on budget. To achieve this, we have established a company wide
methodology whereby the appropriate people m ake the correct decisions, based upon asking the right
questions at the right time. Based on our understanding of the Scope of Services and past experience with similar
contracts we have developed a management plan for processing task orders. The steps in this approach are as
follows:
Project Kick-Off: The initial project activity will include a project kick -off meeting with the City of Sunny Isles Beach
and project stakeholder agency representatives.
Define the Project: For these projects, the first step is to define each project and prepare a scope of services and
fee proposal. SGM will then review the available information related to the project, visit the site, discuss the issues
associated with the project with involved stakeholders or agencies, and identify the project issues, needs, and
constraints.
Scope, Schedule, and Contract Documents: Based on our review of the available information, and an
identification of the issues, needs and constraints, we will prepare a detailed written project approach or scope of
services, and schedule.
Once the scope and schedule have been reviewed and approved by the City of Sunny Isles Beach staff, Purchasing
will prepare the work order for the project. This will be transmitted to SGM for signature and returned t o Purchasing
for signature. Once the Work Order is executed, the City will issue a written Notice to Proceed. In some cases, a
kickoff meeting with key stakeholders may also be held.
Data Collection: This process is to gather the available existing information such as existing construction plans (as-
builts), right of way maps, utility location maps, wastewater flow data, topographic information, existing and future
development information, engineering data (architectural, mechanical, electrical, utility lines) soils data, a listing of
affected agencies and individuals, and other data as the specific project may dictate. For renovation and alteration
projects, on-site will be conducted to verify the as-built documents and assess the existing systems and e quipment.
This engineering analysis will ultimately identify potential savings to the City, along with providing valuable input to
the construction phasing plan. Communication with the Owner’s engineering staff, maintenance staff and other
long-time employees is critical during this data collection phase. SGM will contact members of the Owner’s staff
and/or hold project information meetings to obtain input.
From these meetings/conversations, Owner preferences, expectations and goals are also identified and can be
incorporated from the beginning stages of the project. This phase would conclude with a technical memorandum.
This document would serve as the basis for design and identify the ultimate facilities to be designed and
constructed.
Design and Planning Services: SGM provides the following services:
Environmental studies/ s and abatement design; research analysis; design for construction; alteration and repair of
real property; program management; professional services; pre-design site- ; feasibility and concept studies; space
planning and programming; design and design concepts/standards; value engineering; life cycle costing; and post
design-shop drawing review.
SGM Engineering, Inc.
City of Sunny Isles Beach RFP No. 12-04-02
Continuing Professional Architectural & Engineering Services
Firms Only (CCNA)
Section 4 – Approach and Methodology
Types of services exemplified by discipline are as follows:
Architectural - Design, planning, 3D Rendering, Real estate development, space utilization
Mechanical – life cycle cost analysis, heating/ventilation/air conditioning systems (chilled water, DX), humidity
control, energy management systems, central energy plants, building auto mation controls, building
commissioning, sustainable design.
Plumbing - Sanitary, Waste and Vent, domestic hot and cold water, storm drainage, gas
Fire Protection - Wet and dry pipe systems, standpipe systems, fire pump design, pre-action systems, FM200,
deluge
Electrical - Service and distribution, branch circuiting and devices, lighting (normal and emergency), exterior
and site lighting, lighting control systems, lightning protection, grounding systems, surge protection,
generators
Systems - Cable Television (CATV), Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), fire alarm and mass notification,
voice/data and premise distribution, security, access control, intercom, audio/video systems
Environmental - Environmental site , permitting municipal solid waste facilities , infrastructure crossing
environmental projects, asbestos abatement, archeological and cultural resource investigations, geotechnical
Additional services include: investigations; s and mapping; test and evaluation modeling and simulation studies and
analysis (including data collection and verification); consultation; construction cost estimates; construction
inspection; preparation of record drawings; soils engineering; drawing reviews; preparation of operational
maintenance manuals; National Historic Preservation Act analysis and documentation; historic and cultural resource
studies site identification s; design review; seismic analysis; design construction cost reconciliation; environmental
testing; statement of work review; site and evaluation; remed iation design; state regulator or EPA compliance for
hazardous materials such as petroleum products, automotive chemicals, asbestos, lead, and radon; designing
security and communications systems; designing fire protection and life safety systems.
Other Studies and Related Services include: undertaking of any reviews, studies or investigations; planning
services, site selection services, relocation services, document processing, testing services, professional
experts at hearings, and photographs.
Design considerations include landscaping, architectural hardware, architectural evaluations, electronic and
communications systems, force protection, electronic communications, environmental or EPA regulatory
considerations including storm water pollution prevention plans and Section 404 Permit considerations.
Project deliverables include: engineering studies, environmental (wetlands/waters of the U.S., asbestos,
lead based paint, soil, etc.), soil borings/samples for testing, boring logs, CADD produced plans,
specifications prepared utilizing Specsintact software using Unified Facilities Guide Specifications,
construction cost estimates prepared utilizing MII.
All work will be done by or under the direct supervision of licensed professional engineers or arch itects. Work and
deliverables may also include engineering studies, environmental studies, reports and recommendations;
formulation of facility sustainment programs, CADD produced plans and specifications.
Construction Plans: Once the preliminary engineering phase has been completed, preparation of the final
construction plans would begin. This would consist of preparing plan sheets, detail sheets and other drawings and
specifications necessary to produce a constructible set of construction documents. Upon the approval from the
City, SGM Engineering will proceed with 30%, 60%, 90%, & 100% review design by City’s Staff, coordinate the
review process with City’s Staff and implement the comments as needed. The construction scheduling is the
key to a successf ul completion. SGM Engineering will assist the City to minimize the disruption in building's
function, by providing steps to use after -hours, weekend and Holidays for major tasks. During the plans
production phase, SGM will keep the City’s Project Manager informed as to the status of the design and plans by
telephone conversation or email. Email has worked very well for SGM on past projects because these project
status emails can be reviewed at staff’s convenience.
SGM Engineering, Inc.
City of Sunny Isles Beach RFP No. 12-04-02
Continuing Professional Architectural & Engineering Services
Firms Only (CCNA)
Section 4 – Approach and Methodology
Permitting: Permit applications will be prepared and submitted to the appropriate permitting agency. It is important
for the Owner to have permits in-hand prior to the bidding of a project in order to avoid contractor delays or
unauthorized work.
Construction Administration Services: SGM can provide a full range of construction administration services. Our
role will not involve instructing or directing the Contractor as to the means or methods of his construction
techniques, but will involve enough supervision to ensure that the Contractor completes the project in reasonable
conformity with the plans and specifications. SGM believes that the firm providing the design is the most qualified
to provide construction inspection. Our experience in following tasks has made us a successful firm t o protect the
client’s best interest in terms of completion on time and within budget, such as:
Coordination with City’s PM throughout the course of the project.
Responding to City’s permitting department, building inspector, fire rescue, / fire marshal in a timely manner
to make sure that required data/ & information are given in a timely manner without any delay.
Review and respond to submittals, shop drawings and any RFIs in a timely manner.
On-site inspections by our engineers to make sure that all proj ects have been constructed per construction
documents, Florida Building Code and AHJ.
All the warranty booklets, owner’s manuals, as-build drawings and final close-out documents will be done
on schedule.
Permitting: Permit applications will be prepared and submitted to the appropriate permitting agency. It is important
for the Owner to have permits in-hand prior to the bidding of a project in order to avoid contractor delays or
unauthorized work.
SGM Engineering will provide assistance to the City’s Pro ject Manager during the bidding procurement
process. This will include:
Developing the Technical Specifications.
Coordinate the City’s Purchasing & Contracts.
Respond and resolve to any comments issued by City’s Purchasing & Contracts.
Attend the pre -bid c onference, assist the City Project Manager to respond and resolve to the
comments raised by Bidders/Contractors. Evaluate the Bidders and assist selecting the Bidder who
complies with Specs & general requirements.
Attend the Construction Kick -Off meeting, regular job site construction meeting, review the shop
drawings, owner's operational manual, submittals and pay applications. This will ensure the quality of
equipment and the workmanship associated with the project.
A complete Test & Balance of all DX uni ts, Air or Water Cooled chillers, diffusers, Fans and Hydronic
devices. This will ensure the Contractor's compliance to the Construction Documents.
An Energy Conservation measure to save electricity during unoccupied hours. This can be done by
using a simple time clock or an Energy Management System, per City’s approval.
Project Approach
Our design team will ensure that there will be documented and constant communication with the City of Sunny Isles
Beach and our design team. We will involve the facility end users and City personnel throughout the entire design
process.
Our approach starts with:
1. Project Kick-Off meeting with all the parties involved,
2. Receive inputs during kick -off meeting regarding the nature of the project,
3. Budgeting, compliance with UFC or other authority having jurisdiction over the project,
4. Define the Project: Scope, Schedule, and Contract Documents,
5. Data Collection: Application of Anti-Terrorist/Force Protection criteria,
6. Cost engineering,
7. Sustainable design utilizing LEED rating tools,
8. Energy Conservation,
SGM Engineering, Inc.
City of Sunny Isles Beach RFP No. 12-04-02
Continuing Professional Architectural & Engineering Services
Firms Only (CCNA)
Section 4 – Approach and Methodology
9. Life Cycle Cost and Long Term Maintenance Features,
10. Design and Planning Services: Construction Plans: and permitting. This approach will start in pre -design
through identification of all key personnel in the Organizational Chart with name and contact information,
along with areas of responsibility correlated to the project’s work breakdown structure. Everyone identified in
the Organizational Chart is considered part of the design TEAM. Each project will use a combination of face-
to-face meetings along with e-mal, project collaboration website, GoTo Meetings, and teleconference and
video conferencing technologies as available.
SGM will provide the following tasks:
1. Provide in depth analysis regarding efficiency of maintainability of building’s HVAC, lighting, power,
plumbing, fire alarm, CC-TV, fire protection and building automation systems.
2. Provide cost estimate for each line item relating to: building’s HVAC, lighting, power, plumbing, fire alarm,
CC-TV, fire protection and building automation systems.
3. Provide life cycle cost analysis describing delivery method, type of system and pay back calculations for
each proposed system. The proposed systems were: air-cooled chiller, ice storage system, DX-units and
water cooled chillers.
4. Submit schematic design, design development and construction document drawings after being reviewed
by the owner for comments and implementation. All the design documents will be in compliance with Florida
Building Code and local authority having jurisdiction over the project.
5. Submit drawings for permit compliance, assist the owner’s PM through bidding and recommend the
successful bidder complied with terms and conditions outlined by purchasing department.
6. Construction phase services: SGM will attend all the required construction administration meetings relating
to MEP systems, schedules, inspection of MEP systems, field reports and meeting minutes.
Other services include: review and approve all the shop drawing, submittals, payment applications, respond
to building code officials, building inspectors and any RFIs relating to MEP systems.
7. Close-out documents and warranty: SGM will provide the as-build drawings received from the contractor
and confirmed by SGM.
The close-out documents will include: owner’s manual, warranty items including: names, contract person
and duration of each components. Review and verify the T&B report with the mechanical/ & control
contractor.
8. Provide an 11 month post occupancy warranty for the MEP system.
Specialized Skills Available
SGM is aware of the City’s design standards, purchasing procedures, contractor selection process, permitting process
and close-out documents. Our Project Team consists of Professional Staff who are specialized in following skills
relating to this contract: Air-conditioning and heating systems (types)
Air distribution (air handlers, ductwork & accessories)
Refrigeration equipment (chillers, cooling towers)
Unitary equipment (rooftop air-cooled single package
units)
Heat generation equipment (boilers)
Commissioning, retro commissioning and re-
commissioning of existing or new buildings
Fire protection equipment (fire sprinkler systems)
Plumbing fixtures and equipment
HVAC instrumentation, Building Automation System,
DDC Controls
Testing, adjusting and balancing of HVAC systems
Power generation (emergency generators)
Service and distribution (metering, grounding, service
disconnects)
Lighting (light fixtures, lamps)
Communication systems (fire alarm & security
systems)
Electrical system testing
Low-voltage distribution systems (switchboards,
panels, controllers)
SGM Engineering, Inc.
City of Sunny Isles Beach RFP No. 12-04-02
Continuing Professional Architectural & Engineering Services
Firms Only (CCNA)
Section 4 – Approach and Methodology
Special Considerations and Possible Difficulties in Completing the Project
There are a number of key challenges to the successful delivery of services under this form of contract. First, although
each individual assignment may be relatively small, project management is a challenge because a number of tasks will
likely be underway simultaneously. Second, the range of building types the City owns/operates is broad, spanning from
simple "anyone can design that" projects to complex projects involving specialized design expertise. Third, the
sophistication of some City buildings may necessitate expertise in complex HVAC and electrical system design or special
skills in the areas of building automation, data/communications, or electronic security. Fourth, in order to provide timely
response to the City, the Project Manager must have immediate access to all disciplines. Finally, the Project Manager
must have redundant resources in each major discipline to allow concurrent delivery of Project Tasks.
Approach to the Project as it related to Quality Control
SGM is a quality driven organization. Quality is an integral part of the scheduling and production process. For
Continuing Service Contracts; SGM Engineering has a multi-tiered approach to quality that will be is formally
documented in our Continuing Services Quality Control Plan. Key components include completion of a detailed
Project Management Manual and communication of that plan to the Cit y of Sunny Isles Beach, assigning qualified
staff to designated design tasks; assigning qualified senior personnel as quality control approvers to review and
approve design quality production, both discipline, inter-discipline, and constructability; identifying a separate
Independent Technical Review (ITR) team from qualified personnel who are not otherwise working the project;
regularly review LEED scorecard; use the detailed work plan that outlines the work tasks, budgets, and milestones
to measure performance; use guide details, specifications and software programs to maximize efficiency; and
resolve any conflicts.
SGM ensures that there will be documented and constant communication between the City and our design team.
We will involve the facility end users, City of Sunny Isles Beach personnel, throughout the entire design process.
This will start in pre-design through identification of all key personnel in the Project Outline with name and contact
information, along with areas of responsibility correla ted to the project’s work breakdown structure.
Everyone identified in the Project Outline is considered part of the design TEAM. A Project Initiation Conference
will be held for each project with all team members included. Regular team meetings will b e held throughout the
entire design process. The regularity of these meetings will be based upon the size and complexity of the particular
project.
Our experience is that often times the RFP does not address all the needs and concerns of the owner. It is
important these issues are discovered to save the City of Sunny Isles Beach unwanted costs, value engineering,
and efficiency of design. SGM will ensure that scheduling is an ongoing cooperative issue. SGM will ensure that all
lead engineers will ensure that all design submittals meet the City’s Construction Standards, receive ongoing
feedback from the City of Sunny Isles Beach’s construction and facilities planning division, answered all questions
and comments and ensure the design takes construction cost and efficiency into account.
This approach will start in pre-design through identification of all key personnel in the Project Outline with name and
contact information, along with areas of responsibility correlated to the project’s work breakdown structure.
Everyone identified in the Project Outline is considered part of the design TEAM. Each project will use a
combination of face-to-face meetings along with e-mal, project collaboration website, GoTo Meetings, and
teleconference and video conferencing technologies as available. Dr. Checks will also be used at the various
design phase submissions to collect additional input from the Team’s various governmental personnel throughout
the project phases.
The first critical element of SGM’s Quality Control Program is development and implementation of the Project
Schedule; we maintain our own computerized scheduling system. We develop and maintain a sophisticated project
schedule utilizing Microsoft Project. More than merely a tool to manage prog ress to contract completion dates, we
will establish a master project schedule that encompasses all design development, and construction document
preparation. This master schedule serves to establish a work plan for accomplishing period and systematic rev iews
as design progresses and to ensure significant quality control requirements are accommodated.
SGM Engineering, Inc.
City of Sunny Isles Beach RFP No. 12-04-02
Continuing Professional Architectural & Engineering Services
Firms Only (CCNA)
Section 4 – Approach and Methodology
As design development reaches completion, quality control activities identified through the integrated design review
process are then entered into the schedule where they become identifiable as discreet required activities.
The second critical element will be to establish and implement procedures for comprehensive and interdisciplinary
design document review. This will be accomplished through use of tim e proven concepts:
Interactive Conceptual Design Teams: We have worked with Project Architects to provide on-site design
Charrettes (client/user participatory design/planning process). This is a proven systematic approach for
achieving design excellence by working with the client to establish project goals, collect facts and to discover
and examine concepts early in the design process where sound decisions have the highest return in value to
the client. We have utilized this approach on numerous education and government projects in the last 20 years
and have enjoyed significant success utilizing it.
In-House Design Quality Control/Quality Assurance Reviews : Quality Control/Assurance is viewed as the
responsibility of every individual involved with a project. We have established a Design Quality Assurance
Program designed to address the issues we believe are paramount to quality control. The following six points
define the Quality Assurance Program:
Office Standards: As part of the Quality Assurance Program, Office Standards have been developed for the
use of all staff members to maintain a consistent level of quality documentation. The goal is to produce
complete and consistent technically accurate documents.
Quality Assurance Reviews: Responsibility for quality is delegated to each member of the project team. The
goal of the Quality Assurance review is to insure that the Project has successfully completed all procedures and
phases in an accurate manner to yield a quality product.
Interdisciplinary Review: An interdisciplinary review utilizing our Interdisciplinary design Review Program is
conducted at the office of SGM with all design consultants in attendance. Checklists are compiled at the end of
the review and a formal out-briefing is conducted with each project team to discuss general findings and
comments relative to the project. All corrective measures are then implemented for the 100% Design Submittal.
The time necessary to perform the interdisciplinary review usually takes from ½ hour to 1 hour per sheet of
drawings, plus additional time necessary to perform the corrective work listed in the interdisciplinary review
checklists. Average time is usually 1 ½ to 2 days for this type of review, depending on the project complexity &
total drawings required.
Project Organization and Team Communications: Effective team management is dependent on all staff
members having a clear understanding of their respective roles and responsibilities on a project. The primary
goal of this process is to instill in all team members the concept that responsibility for the accuracy and
completeness of the documents is the professional responsibility of each individual team member.
Training and Intern Development: As part of our professional obligation, we devote considerable time and
resources to coach and develop the design and technical skills of our staff members.
Technical Reviews: A technical review occurs at the In-Progress Design Submittal Stage and continues up to
the 100% Design Submittal. The review includes the use of component checklists, which include items of
technical nature relative to a projects usage of construction materials and methods; identified by graphic means
(drawings) or written specifications. A Project Engineer is responsible fo r checklist implementation.
Thirdly, we will quickly establish routine and frequent (bi-weekly) coordination meetings. These take on a
decidedly design oriented tone during design development, but serve as the basis for the more frequent
(weekly) Quality Control Coordination meetings as the construction documents are completed.
After the completion of the construction of a particular project, the design team meets with the applicable
construction representative for a Reflection Meeting. It is here that t he team discusses ways to improve and refine
the design. This could include revisions to details, discussions on the merits of particular materials, systems, or
products, or even the shortcomings of benefits of particular contractors or sub contractors. T his QC checkpoint
serves as a very important sounding board for continued professional staff development as well as assurance that
SGM is continually refining the project production process. SGM has a Quality Assurance Board (QAB). Once a
week, select senior staff members meet to discuss the status of design and construction projects and pending
problem areas. Additionally, the entire QC process is discussed in an effort to stay on top of quality documentation
and refining of the quality control approach. Feedback from the QAB goes directly to the staff member to aid them
in their production.
SGM Engineering, Inc.
City of Sunny Isles Beach RFP No. 12-04-02
Continuing Professional Architectural & Engineering Services
Firms Only (CCNA)
Section 4 – Approach and Methodology
1. High-growth engineering firm
with a diversity of talent,
expertise, and experience
2. 26 employees and an
enthusiastic embrace of
leading-edge technology
3. Well respected mechanical,
electrical, communications,
and technology systems
engineering firm
4. Responsive to our clients
5. Cost effective; to serve as a
strategic partner in support of
our clients' mission and
service
Why choose SGM?
To assure total commitment to quality, SGM has established a procedure, documents and statistically records the
progress in order to continually improve the production process.
Methodology
Since 1991, SGM has a proven record of managing the projects in areas of mechanical and electrical engineering
issues. SGM is committed to deliver designed quality on time and assisting the City of Sunny Isles Beach through
Construction Administration and completion of each individual project.
SGM understands that projects under continuing services contracts are often short fused, complicated
renovations requiring minimal downtime of the facility. SGM has an understanding o f the requirements needed
for this contract. Our team understands that at any moment we may receive an urgent phone call asking us to
immediately visit a job site and troubleshoot a problem which might result in the closure of a critical facility unless
we respond with solutions immediately. We also understand that we need to be readily available at all times
during the construction phase of one of our projects to address problems as they arise.
It is our hope that the City of Sunny Isles Beach will consider SGM to fulfill their Mechanical and Electrical
Engineering Consulting needs for the Continuing Contracts for Professional Architectural and Engineering Services.
We are confident that you will find our firm to be knowledgeable and competent, as has b een proven by our track
record during the past twenty years in business. SGM supports the best interest of the City by ensuring that projects
are completed on time and within budget.
Our resources, combined knowledge, and experience will allow us to be flexible
and cost effective. The timing of these projects for Engineering Consulting
Services is perfect for our team to have the ability to commit as soon as the notice
to proceed is issued. Our team has completed numerous projects at various sites
across the State of Florida and abroad, and is capable of performing multiple
projects concurrently. We have evaluated our current workload over the course of
this year and the time frame of this contract, and have determined that SGM has
the resources available to immediately begin work on these assignments.
Our design excellence has been recognized and awarded by Florida State -
Governor’s Energy Office for outstanding Mechanical Engineering Designs for
Higher Education projects. Also, SGM was recognized by Flor ida Tax Watch Inc,
for outstanding Mechanical Engineering designs for Higher Education projects,
which resulted in substantial energy saving for State & Government Facilities.
SGM’s professional engineering staff has over 20 years of experience in design
and construction of Florida projects. The Florida environment is unique, and our
staff’s hands on design and construction experience provide the knowledge to
solve engineering problems that arise in Florida’s environment.
SGM utilizes state of the art technologies to analyze and determine the fundamental catalysts that cause IAQ
problems. In order to analyze and diagnose a building effectively, SGM embraces the usage of data loggers, (which
monitor temperature, relative humidity and dewpoint), moisture m eters (which measures the percentage of moisture
in porous building materials relative to a dry sample of the same material) and micro -manometers (which provides
pressure readings of a space relative to an adjacent space). These tools, coupled with sound e ngineering judgment
have allowed SGM engineers to adequately diagnose buildings with “sick building syndrome”, mold and mildew
problems, etc.
Cost Control
SGM has an outstanding record of performing professional services on time and within budget with a v ariety of
educational clients. SGM has over 21 years of service in the State of Florida and has played a large role in the
growth of the area’s energy cost savings projects. Our extensive knowledge and relationships with the local
governments ensures a quality and cost effective project for the City of Sunny Isles Beach.
SGM Engineering, Inc.
City of Sunny Isles Beach RFP No. 12-04-02
Continuing Professional Architectural & Engineering Services
Firms Only (CCNA)
Section 4 – Approach and Methodology
SGM is responsible for project cost control and will provide cost control management. The process begins with a
complete review of the project scope before design efforts begin, and reviewing project cost estimates during
design.
This process allows the PM to manage and focus design efforts to achieve the budgeted estimated cost of
construction and eliminate late project deadlines. During project execution, he will monitor all project execution
costs including sub-consultants on a weekly basis. We negotiate a reasonable schedule up front, then subject to
review period fluctuations, works with the Task Order Manager to manage the team and resources to get the project
completed when the client needs it. If at any point in the design process, we estimate of the construction cost
exceeds the construction cost set forth by the government, or if the team “feels” that the project cost is escalating,
the PM will immediately advise the City’s Project Manager.
Modify the scope, materials, or construction method, as required, to reduce the estimated construction cost to
an amount within the available project funds, or;
Proceed with preparing the plans and specifications with one or more options as approved by the PM.
Measures to be taken to ensure construction quality, within budget parameters
Our philosophy is to provide our clients with quality professional services, promptly after their request. We will
maximize cost savings while designing an d constructing all projects with on-time performance on a schedule that
meets all of your expectations. This philosophy will be carried through by the following means:
The project manager will communicate with your representatives and all team members thr oughout the various
phases of the project, from study through completion of the project.
Establishing the project criteria during initial project kick -off meetings and assurance of applicable code
compliance throughout the project implementation.
Attendance at meetings, provide cost estimating and stay within the budget.
Careful maintenance of the project schedule and provide value engineering.
Close communication with your staff throughout the project to ensure your needs are being met.
Close coordination with local authorities having various types of project jurisdiction.
Close communication and cooperation with the Project Manager, Construction Manager and others.
Experienced regular project site observation and inspections throughout the project.
Resolving construction issues on-the-spot.
Perform substantial completion inspection and follow-through with final punch list items.
Contract Compliance and Enforcement of Industry Standards
SGM’s role is to provide the highest quality of design construction doc uments, cost estimates, construction
administration and coordination efforts with construction managers and owner’s representatives by ensuring that
professional standards and timeliness of all projects are met. SGM will do everything necessary to ensure c ontract
compliance and achieving completion within the scheduled time and approved budget.
Our staff is extremely familiar and confident with their knowledge of Industry Standards and will ensure all industry
standards are enforced with an emphasis on codes and energy conservation requirements. Our design team will
design for optimum facility and system performance from start -up through completion and initial occupancy periods
for each project phase.
The SGM team will work closely with the staff and associates of the City, Construction Manager, all governing
agencies, and sub-contracting firms throughout all phases of the project. With open communication and
cooperation, this partnership will arrive at a fully integrated and cost –effective project.
Responsibility to Meet Time and Budget
SGM assumes the responsibility for communication during construction administration. This communication
includes response to RFI’s and submittals be assumed by SGM’s project manager. SGM designers and engineers
are immediately notified when RFI’s are logged in electronically. Through clear lines of communication engineers
and designers are able to immediately turn around shop drawings and submittals.
SGM Engineering, Inc.
City of Sunny Isles Beach RFP No. 12-04-02
Continuing Professional Architectural & Engineering Services
Firms Only (CCNA)
Section 4 – Approach and Methodology
Project managers receive daily email notices when RFI’s are late. Each SGM team member is responsible for the
quality of the work performed and for meeting the milestone dates created in the project schedule. Work production
is supervised by each of the above project managers for each discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, an d Plumbing Fire
Protection) and by SGM’s in house QA/QC team. SGM Contact Representative, Tony Shahnami, will be
responsible for allocating personnel. Mr. Shahnami will be in charge of closely monitoring the progression of the
project with the City of Sunny Isles Beach to ensure SGM meets the contractual terms from the City.
Mr. Shahnami will be the single point of contact for the staff for the City of Sunny Isles Beach. Mr. Shahnami will
assign SGM resources for the design phase as well as establishing a nd maintain quality control. SGM Quality
Assurance Managers will review the design criteria issues. SGM Quality Assurance Manager ensures the delivery
of work meets current code requirements, energy efficiency requirements, feasibility, constructability a nd
conformance with architectural, engineering and environmental standards and procedures.
Maximize cost savings while designing and constructing all projects with on-time performance on
a schedule that meets all of your expectations
By using our in-house professional cost estimators, SGM will ensure an accurate cost estimate is provided with
each design submission
Utilize Means cost estimating data
Receive actual cost information from manufacturers representatives or local distribution
Use unit pricing information from years of practical experience
Utilize the internet for material pricing information
Stay informed of local workloads to determine competitiveness expected for the project
Evaluate the commodity market increases or decreases to determine pricing influences
Review these cost estimates at each phase to determine if design is tracking to budget
Find creative ways to maximize the scope that can be achieved for the allowed budget
SGM Engineering, Inc.
City of Sunny Isles Beach RFP No. 12-04-02
Continuing Professional Architectural & Engineering Services
Firms Only (CCNA)
Section 5 – References
Government Agency Contact Name Phone Number Fax Number Email Year
Professional
Services were
Completed
Services Provided
Orange County Tarzan Frazier 407-836-7482 407-836-7477 Tarzan.Frazier@ocfl.net On-Going MEP Engineering
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Jeff Daniels 407-825-2089 407-825-6900 JDaniels@goaa.org On-Going MEP Engineering
City of Panama City Mike Kazunas 850-872-3015 850-872-3077 mkazunas@pcgov.org 2009 MEP Engineering
Orange County Convention Center Brian Kennedy 407-685-7311 407-685-9887 Brian.Kennedy@ocfl.net 2012 MEP Engineering
UCF Dave Norvell, PE 407-823-0970 407-823-5726 dnorvell@mail.ucf.edu On-Going MEP Engineering
Florida International University Danny Paán 305-348-4005 305-348-4010 paand@fiu.edu On-Going MEP Engineering
Orange County Public Schools Mark Lockard 407-317-3700
ext 5314
407-317-3751 lockarm@ocps.k12.fl.us On-Going MEP Engineering
Volusia County School District Paul McKinnon 386-947-8786 386-947-5847 pmckinno@volusia.k12.fl.us On-Going MEP Engineering
Marion County Public Schools Robert Knight 352-671-6903 352-671-6906 Robert.Knight@marion.k12.fl.us On-Going MEP Engineering
Seminole County Public Schools J. Allen Nettles 407-320-0062 407-320-0292 allen_nettles@scps.k12.fl.us On-Going MEP Engineering
School District of Osceola County Rick Butler 407-518-2953 407-518-2985 butlerrr@osceola.k12.fl.us On-Going MEP Engineering
Palm Beach School District Terrance Bailey, PE 561-434-8866 561-434-8884 terrence.bailey@palmbeach.k12.fl.us On-Going MEP Engineering
School District of Indian
River County
Al Payne 772-564-5018 772-564-5079 Alpha.Payne@indianriverschools.org On-Going MEP Engineering
Broward County School Board Bertram Lewars 754-321-2510 754-321-1681 bertram.lewars@browardschools.com On-Going MEP Engineering
City of Panama City Public Works Department
P.O. Box 1880 (32402-1880); 9 Harrison Avenue, Room 206 (32401)
Panama City, Florida
(850) 872-3015, (850) 872-3077 fax
public.works@cityofpanamacity.com (e-mail)
“Dedicated to Excellence.......
People Serving People”
Consultant’s Evaluation
Date: 9-22-2009
Attn: SGM Engineering, Inc.
935 Lake Baldwin Lane
Orlando, FL 32814
Subject: Panama City Marina Civic Center Fire Protection
Original Consultant Contract Amount ………………………………………………… $45,000.00
Final Contract Amount ………………………………………………………………. $45,000.00
Start Date …………………………………………………………………………….. 01-24-2008
Contract Completion Date including extensions ……………………………….. 11-30-2009
Projected Substantial Completion Date of Construction……………………………. 11-30-2009
Scope of Work: Design and limited Contraction Administration related to the fire prevention
improvement project which extended sprinkler protection to the auditorium and lobby of a 2000 seat theater.
Evaluation: Consultant designed and prepared construction documents related to the above scope of work.
When original bids came in above City budget the project was broken into two construction phases. Both
phases were subsequently awarded, are under construction and near completion. No problems were
encountered with the design and change orders were minor and within expectations. The Consultant performed
all the tasks required in his contract. Overall The City is pleased with the services provided and would not
hesitate to recommend the firm to others.
Call if you have any questions.
Mike Kazunas, City Engineer
850-872-3015