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Page 9 M.C. Harry has substantial working knowledge of each of the functions listed under Section 3 of your Scope of Services for the Architecture category in your RFQ. The MCHarry team we’ve assembled for the City of Sunny Isles CCNA has previously collaborated numerous times on the assignments routinely initiated through miscellaneous A/E services contracts. Our team is not afraid to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty to complete the job; no matter what the project scope may entail. Through this body of work, we have learned to resolve the intrica- cies of small scale, oftentimes complicated, municipal projects quickly and efficiently. Design Philosophy: The design team’s principals and project managers have completed numerous projects for a variety of municipal clients. The scope of these projects have run the gamut from addi- tions, renovations, repairs and remodelings, to ADA compliance, special studies, and planning and programming initiatives. Our design philosophy is based on identifying a project scope com- mensurate with your budget and schedule constraints. Our approach also includes addressing the obligatory ADA and code compliance issues, as well as practical sustainable design interests. Design Process: A single point of contact is established to facilitate communication between the De- sign Team and the City’s project manager(s). Documenting and updating project progress, cost esti- mates and schedule is critical to the success of each project assignment; and during the construction phase, our team takes a hands-on approach and will be on-site to monitor project implementation. The project manager will document the progress of construction thru digital photography, OAC meet- ing minutes, and the processing of pay applications and schedule updates. Value Engineering: All projects require a thorough understanding of the end result expected by the owner. We begin all our projects with a program analysis and verification allowing the MC Harry Team to identify areas which are impacted by higher construction costs or constructability challenges. This scope validation is performed jointly with the user, therefore, items that will impact the budget and/or schedule can be identified early-on and either be removed, adjusted or accepted as necessary. Value engineering does not start at the end of construction documentation, but rather from project in- ception. And early-on selection of building materials, finishes, equipment and building systems must be the right choice based on budget, scope, long term maintenance, sustainability and ease of opera- tions among other measures. On occasion, we have engaged the services of third party analysts to review the project design and identify practical options to reduce cost without compromising primary project goals and objectives. If a CM at Risk approach to project delivery is pursued, the contractor should participate in the VE exercise as part of their pre-construction obligations. Ensuring Timely Completion of Projects / Phases: MC Harry is one of the most respected archi- tectural firms in Miami-Dade County. We have an excellent record of cost control, program respon- siveness and timeliness of service. Our diverse staff of motivated professionals, have been serving public agencies throughout the South Florida area on a variety of successful projects; a tradition for over 60 years. We have earned a well deserved reputation for successful, well conceived projects delivered ON TIME and WITHIN BUDGET. Maintaining projects on schedule and within budget requires a focused and committed A/E team that has previously worked together and understands the need and techniques to control the TIME, MONEY and COMMUNICATION issues influencing the success of the project: Approach & Understanding