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City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida Marine and Coastal Professional Engineering Consulting Services (CCNA) | RFQ No. 18‐02‐01 Aptim Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc. 38 01C032018D 24 to R‐55). All construction activities occurred seaward of the existing dune vegetation line and above the Mean High Water Line (MHWL). Sand for the construction was obtained from two upland sand sources, Blue Goose Mine (f.k.a. Hammond Mine) and Davis Mine, and transported to the project site via truck haul method. In total, the project placed approximately 173,068 cubic yards of sand. Following sand placement, the constructed dune crest was vegetated with Approximately 189,300 native plantings. APTIM developed the post‐construction physical monitoring report and continues to assist regarding post‐project physical monitoring and biological monitoring support. OTHER NOTABLE EFFORTS FOR THE COUNTY: Beach Preservation Plan (BPP) In 2015, APTIM developed an update to the County’s BPP, first adopted in 1988. The BPP details the County’s strategies for the management and the long‐term sustainability of its coastline. The purpose of this update was to reevaluate the condition of the County’s coastline and identify cost effective alternatives to maintain and improve its sustainability. To accomplish this, the following goals were established: 1) avoid adverse impacts to environmental resources including nearshore hardbottom, 2) assess the vulnerability of upland property up to a 30‐year storm event, 3) quantify the damages due to shoreline retreat over the next 30 years, and 4) determine the recreational value of the beaches. To address these goals, APTIM completed several tasks, including updating the beach conditions by evaluating shoreline and volumetric change data and performing erosion and storm impact analyses. We also held public meetings to explain the objectives of the update to the BPP and to solicit public input into potential beach management strategies. Management strategies were developed and analyzed to identify cost effective alternatives to maintain and improve the sustainability of the County’s beaches. Additionally, APTIM identified potential funding sources and mechanisms to fund these strategies, for the County’s consideration. Post‐Hurricane Matthew FEMA Assistance APTIM developed storm impact analysis reports for the efforts of securing FEMA Public Assistance disaster relief funding for the Sector 3 project, as well as the 2.6 miles of Sector 5 and the 2.1 miles of Sector 7. We continue to support the County with FEMA coordination, as needed. Sector 5 Beach Restoration Design and Permitting APTIM is currently performing design and permitting services for the proposed Sector 5 Beach Restoration Project in the City of Vero Beach (R‐70 to R‐86). APTIM has developed a project feasibility study and preliminary design for the ~200,000 cy project. We are currently coordinating with State and Federal permit agencies in an effort to obtain environmental permits for the project. Before and after the dune repair project at Seagrape Beach (2014 and 2015).