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Qualifications(Cont'd) 0 DMC is pleased to demonstrate, in this section, our specialization, knowledge, experience, understanding and unique strengths in providing Continuing Professional Architectural and Engineering Services, specifically in Civil/ Environmental Engineering, for the City of Sunny Isles Beach. We emphasize our extensive engineering, public consensus building, compliance monitoring, cost estimating, grant writing, bidding assistance, environmental review and QA/QC experience, particularly within Florida. The intent of this brief description is for the City to clearly realize and understand the benefits of having a firm like DMC to manage your projects. To provide evidence of this understanding, pertinent DMC licensure, certifications and project sheets follow within this tab. Engineering: The DMC project team can provide all civil and environmental engineering-related services, including design and permitting as well as construction management from the pre-construction meeting to project closeout. As indicated in our DMC personnel and team resumes, we have assembled a qualified, experienced and knowledgeable group of scientists and engineers. Our staff consists of engineers and scientists that work hand-in-hand to provide a "holistic project evaluation and engineering options or solutions." Participation in professional organizations and conferences helps our team stay abreast of the most recent advancements in methods and products for potential utilization in our assessments and surveys. The ability to mix innovative procedures and engineering experience with an ever-present feel for funding is vital in the current economic climate. In addition, we consistently train staff to maintain the necessary state and federal standards both in the office and in the field to carry out all assessments and tasks for any project. This is all part of ensuring that projects are initiated and completed with appropriate protocols and the best technical information. ® Public Consensus Building: DMC has tremendous experience and professionalism in - - dealing and communicating effectively with the general __ public, land owners and other stakeholders involved with -_ each project. Almost every project we manage has required << communication with the public to provide a better I 1 ' U i4 pi� understanding of the work and areas of interest. We clearly 1'\r ; I 1..S..4Sfri ;c"� recognize that public involvement through public notification ‘, i y - 2".....a' letters or with project updates on webpages, which are ways moi. ,� t. ,`,I•U " &..----2 t a{ - that public trust and involvement can be included in p a 21,-t: " , ,Nl �1 successful project implementation. Public consensus building _; - s - is a vital part of any public project. Trust of the public must be gained by listening to public concerns and addressing ' --- - them. Public education is also another way that the public can be involved. Often, the public make decisions, not with scientific information, but with emotional and subjective opinions. As professionals in this field, it is our duty to provide clear answers, backed by scientific data, to the public to gain public trust and support. Compliance Monitoring: DMC provides all project-related compliance monitoring. In accordance with funding requirements, DMC staff will conduct employee interviews, check construction sites for posted documents, review payroll documents, and perform any other compliance tasks. For environmental or ecological restoration projects, DMC offers specialized monitoring and regulatory compliance services. Our ® environmental staff is experienced in manatee observation, stormwater erosion and sedimentation May 4, 2012 % Page 2 of 5 \ %