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PROJECT SUMMARY Heritage Park will be located on State Road A1A (Collins Avenue) between NE 192nd Street and the William Lehman Causeway. The 3.55-acre site was purchased by the City of Sunny Isles Beach in 2006 for nineteen million six hundred thousand dollars of which 2.40 acres will be used for park land. (1.15 acres were cut-out for a parking garage and driveway). Located across the street from the Atlantic Ocean, Heritage Park is just a short walking distance from a public beach access area. The objective of this project is to develop this prime piece of property into a public park for all Sunny Isles Beach residents and visitors to enjoy rather than allow it to be developed into a 16- story multi-family residential unit as it is currently zoned. The project site is currently being used as a surface parking lot for the hotel across the street as well as city employees. Along the perimeter of the property Brazilian Peppers and Australian Pines are some exotic (invasive) vegetation that will be removed prior to the new construction. The proposed park consists of a large open space that will be used for both active and passive recreational activities. Park amenities in this area include a 14 mile walking and jogging path, a covered and accessible children's playground, two separate picnic pavilions, two (2) bocce ball courts, and numerous park benches and associated site furnishings such as water fountains, benches, picnic tables, trash receptacles, and bicycle racks. Additionally, the eastern portion of the park will provide ample opportunities for the display of public sculpture and other artworks. Another main component of the park is an existing one-story building that will be retrofitted in order to house an Information and Nature Center/Museum for the visiting public. It will focus on the history and habitat unique to southern Florida and a barrier island. This existing single story structure will be utilized to provide educational programs and seminars as outlined in section 2-c-2 of this application. In addition, there will be nature exhibits pertinent to the area consisting of kiosks, displays, videos, and murals so that activities will be available on a daily basis. The total area of the nature center building is approximately 4,400 square feet. Of this, about 2,600 square feet will be used for program activities, information desk and support functions such as restrooms, kitchen and storage. Another 500 square feet will be used for park staff and as a staging area for park maintenance crews. Additionally, the existing building will be modified and expanded to provide comfortable restroom facilities for future park users. Sound environmental planning and the use of coastally adapted vegetation types will be a key component to Heritage Park. The intent is to create a balanced and harmonious landscape that provides open and sunny areas, as well as ample shaded areas, so that the park can be enjoyed year round by members of all age groups. Native shade trees, flowering trees, and large shrub bed plantings will be utilized to provide a beautiful and aesthetically pleasing landscape composition. Additionally, clusters of palm groupings will highlight Heritage Park's location in South Florida's unique sub- tropical environment. Heritage Park will be a vital component to the City of Sunny Isles Beach. This signature park will become the centerpiece of an urban renewal that enriches the recreational experiences of both Sunny Isles Beach residents, as well as visitor's to this wonderful community. 1.2 MANDATORY PRE-SUBMITTAL CONFERENCE & SUBMISSION DATE A mandatory Pre-Submittal Conference is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at the Sunny Isles Beach Government Center, 18070 Collins Avenue, First Floor Meeting Room, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. All consultants planning to submit a submittal are required to attend this meeting. Consultants should allow sufficient time to ensure arrival prior to the indicated time, those arriving after the discussion has begun will not be considered to be in attendance. Submittals from those who have failed to attend will not be accepted. Submittals must be received by the CityClerk's Office no later than 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 10, 2007, at the Sunny Isles Beach Government Center, First Floor Conference Room, 18070 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160. Submittals will be opened publicly and read aloud at this time. 1.3 ELIGIBILITY In addition to the other requirements stated in this document, to be eligible to respond to this Request for Qualifications (RFQ), the consultants must have successfully provided within the past five (5) years, services similar to those outlined in Section 1.5 of this RFQ. Each