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~lL 1t::J.., SYSTEMS ~ May 26, 2010 City of Sunny Isles Request for Qualifications for Professional Engineering Services RFQ No.: 10-04-01 Page 2 and sanitary sewer services. Working relationships are also maintained with state and local regulatory agencies to facilitate plan compliance with applicable codes and regulations. Coastal Systems is uniquely organized with engineering and permitting staff in-house to address environmental resource and coastal construction permits that may be required. Coastal Systems also has extensive experience in the civil engineering design of pubic parks and open spaces. Coastal Systems works closely with land planners and architects to provide comprehensive designs for public spaces. Recent project experience includes the South Pointe Park project in Miami Beach, which incorporated over 20 acres of public space. In addition, Coastal Systems has been the lead consultant on over five oceanfront pedestrian path projects in South Florida, totaling over 3 miles of paths including associated public spaces, beach access areas, and native dune vegetation improvements. The best civil works project is the one you do not notice because it functions smoothly and seamlessly with the surrounding environment. The Coastal Systems team has a proven track record in completing high quality infrastructure improvement projects that include paving, grading, drainage, water and sewer, landscape and related elements. The Coastal Systems team uses a variety of tools to ensure a positive experience for the various user groups as well as minimization of client costs and maintenance issues. Our dedication to open lines of communication and proven project management strategies reduces the amount of client oversight required and streamlines all phases of project implementation including production of plans, securing permits, and facilitating the bid and construction phase of the process. Coastal Systems has worked with many clients to enhance access to waterfront areas and the public experience of these special environments. These include shoreline stabilization and beautification projects using structural and vegetated design solutions, pedestrian trails and transportation connections, bridges, kayak launch areas, and other park and public area improvements. Coastal Systems has also provided public clients with recommendations for planning and design standards in coastal and waterfront areas to allow appropriate consideration for area-specific issues such as flood and coastal storm vulnerability, endangered species protection, riparian rights and navigational safety. Coastal Systems maximizes the experience of diverse user groups while maintaining sensitivity to stakeholder interests, client costs and maintenance issues. Coastal Systems is an industry leader in marine structure design, including associated shoreline stabilization and utilities infrastructure. Coastal Systems has a proven track record of design experience with all of the technical requirements for docks, overwater viewing platforms, and similar structures. Coastal Systems' engineers understand the harsh marine environment, and proper materials will be specified for marine applications to minimize the maintenance needs. Coastal Systems has designed and permitted several marinas, docks and other mooring facilities for municipal, county and state government agencies. Coastal Systems has conducted environmental and technical feasibility studies for planning purposes, and has subsequently designed and permitted dozens of marinas, shoreline stabilization projects, parks and other recreational enhancement projects over or near the water throughout South Florida. Coastal Systems has extensive experience with projects in Sunny Isles, and recently completed a coastal engineering study under contract with the City in 2008. This study was completed to evaluate the performance of the submerged breakwaters for the Corps of Engineers and to evaluate alternatives for beach stabilization. Coastal Systems has also provided consulting services for the following private projects in Sunny Isles: Corporate Office: 464 South Dixie Highway. Coral Gables, Florida 33146. Tel: 305.661.3655 . Fax: 305.661.1914 Regional Office: 2047 Vista Parkway, Suite 1010 West Palm Beach, Florida 33411. Tel: 561.640.1003. Fax: 561-640-1009 "'......"'<;\. .cO.lstalsvstemsint .com- inf()(@coastalsystemsint.com