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CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES (CCNA) RFQ No. 20-07-01 Topographic Surveys (Roadway Design) BE has a wealth of experience in preparing topographic surveys for roadway design. As a current and prior consultant to the Florida Department of Transportation, Districts 4 and 6, and a variety of municipalities, our team has the credentials to handle this work efficiently and professionally. The first step is usually the establishment of Project Controls (horizontal and vertical throughout the project corridor). Next will be the recovery of monuments which can be used to re-establish the historic baseline or to determine a new baseline of survey if none exists. In addition to locating all fixed, aboveground improvements, cross-sections are taken throughout the project corridor (at an interval which honors the City’s requirements at the time of the survey as well as any breaks in grade). Once the data is processed and adjusted in the office, it is common that a Digital Terrain Model (DTM) is prepared. This allows designers to cut cross-sections and profiles if needed and allows for greater flexibility as designs change. At times, it will be necessary to review title searches, particularly if additional Right-of-Way is to be acquired. Whatever the City needs in terms of Roadway Design Surveys, BE has the trained staff and experience that is required to get the job completed on time. Right-of-Way Surveys Determining the location of the Rights-of-Way for roads and canals requires an understanding of surveying principals, a knowledge of how to prioritize field evidence, an ability to read maps, as well as expertise in interpreting deeds and applying the law. Sometimes the rights are established by plat, other times by deed, and other times they are the result of a reservation. BE has extensive recent experience in the preparation of R/W Surveys for various government agencies including the Florida Department of Transportation, South Florida Management District, and various municipalities. The work would start with inquiries made to the City for any prior work performed in the area (maps, field books, etc.). Additional research would be performed at Miami-Dade County and FDOT (where applicable). If title searches are provided by the City, they would be fully investigated by BE, with particular focus on matters related to the Right-of-Way in question. Certified Corner Records (CCRs) would be obtained from Labins. Of course, BE’s libraries of historic surveying records (field notes, maps, etc.) are in invaluable source of information. Initial field tasks will involve the location of R/W monuments and control points, Public Land Survey monuments, as well as any suitable subdivision corners which would assist in determining the limits of ownership. Consideration would also be given to physical evidence of ownership and apparent use by others (fences, walls, trails, etc.). Once a determination has been made as to the location, on the ground, of the Right-of-Way, monuments would be (if requested) set at all changes in direction, and at intervals along the corridor as specified by the City. Maps would be prepared in accordance with City standards, in a clean, clear, and professional format. Where appropriate, Certified Corner Records would be filed and copies would be provided to the City. Elevation Certificates An Elevation certificate is an administrative tool produced by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) which is used to ensure compliance with community floodplain management ordinances and also to determine the appropriate insurance premium rate. 12