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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEOPW-CRA-R-00-0078RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA R-00-78 A RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA") I) APPROVING THE SELECTION OF CIVIL -CARD ENGINEERING, INC. (THE "CIVIL ENGINEER"), PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS ("RFP"), TO PERFORM MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL ENGINEERING WORK SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FROM ACCOUNT NO. 689005.055012.4.750, AND II) AUTHORIZING THE CRA TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE CIVIL ENGINEER IN THE FORM OF EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. WHEREAS, the City of Miami approved and adopted the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Plan pursuant to Resolution Nos. 82-755 and 85-1247 (the "Redevelopment Plan"); and WHEREAS, the CRA is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects in the Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment Area (the "Redevelopment Area") established pursuant to the Redevelopment Plan; and WHEREAS, the CRA desires to i) approve the selection of the Civil Engineer, pursuant to the RFP, to perform miscellaneous civil engineering work, and ii) enter into a contract with the Civil Engineer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The Board of Directors of CRA hereby i) approves of the selection of the Civil Engineer, pursuant to the RFP, to perform miscellaneous civil engineering work subject to the availability of funds from account no.689005.055012.4.750 and ii) authorizes the CRA to enter into a contract with the Civil Engineer in the form of Exhibit A. Section 3. The resolution shall be effective upon its adoption. SEOPW/CRA U PASSED AND ADOPTED on APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: Holland & Knight LLP CRA Legal Counsel this 241h day of July, 2000. wom"�""�' s•�r eele, Jr., Chairman cFOPW/CRA 2 00- S Exhibit A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT [Civil Engineering Services] This Agreement entered into this day of . 2000, by and between the SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARKWEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, a body corporate and politic of the State of Florida, (the "CRA!'), and CIVIL -CARD ENGINEERING, INC., a corporation (the "PRINCIPAL"). WITNESSETH WHEREAS, the CRA has scheduled a substantial number of projects within the Southeast Overtown/Parkwest Redevelopment Area (the "Projects") that require professional civil engineering services; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the CRA, by Resolution No. SEOPW/CRA R- adopted on July 24, 2000, approved the selection of a civil engineering firm to provide miscellaneous civil engineering services for the Projects (the "Services") and authorized the Director of Operations, Administration and Development (the "Director") to negotiate the terms of and execute an agreement with said firm for the provision of the Services; and WHEREAS, the PRINCIPAL is the firm selected to provide the Services and the PRINCIPAL and the CRA wish to execute this Agreement to set forth the terms and conditions of the engagement. 3 SEOPW/CR A, 00-- 9 NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth herein, the CRA and the PRINCIPAL agree as follows: SEOPW/CRA 00- 7S n TERMS 1. Recitals. The recitals and all statements contained therein are hereby incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement. 2. Term. The term of this Agreement shall be for one (1) year, commencing on the date hereof and ending one (1) year thereafter (the "Expiration Date"), subject, however, to the provisions of Section 12 hereof. The CRA has the right to extend the term hereof for two (2) additional one (1) year periods subject to approval by the Director. In the event the PRINCIPAL is engaged in any Project(s) on the above date, this Agreement shall remain in effect until completion or termination of said Project(s). No new orders will be issued after the expiration of the term. 3. Subiect Matter. This Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions pursuant to which the, CRA may request, and the PRINCIPAL shall provide, the Services, as defined in Section 4 and 5 below, for one or more Projects. No specific Project is designated under this Agreement. The Project and the specific details of the Services required to be performed by the PRINCIPAL shall be described in a Work Order to be issued by the CRA in accordance with Section 53 hereof. 4. Definitions. A. "Project" means various redevelopment projects as determined by the CRA within the Southeast Overtown/Parkwest Redevelopment Area APO?W/ CrUIL ij, _ 5 from time to time, including, without limitation, the Third Avenue Business Corridor. B. "Work" means Services to be rendered or provided by the PRINCIPAL for the Project. C. "Services" means the Services described herein, to be performed by the PRINCIPAL under this Agreement. D. "Project Manager" means the Director or his/her designee. 5. Services. A. General i. At the CRA's request, made in accordance with Sub -Section B below, the PRINCIPAL shall perform the Work. The Services may include but not be limited to the services outlined in this section and services that may be required in connection with a Project. The Work shall be performed with all applicable dispatch, in a sound, economical, efficient and professional manner and within the time and the manner required in the Work Order. ii. The PRINCIPAL shall perform the Work under the direction of, and in close coordination with, the Project Manager. The PRINCIPAL shall provide all professional and technical services comprising the Work and shall be fully responsible for all the professional and technical aspects thereof. The CRA's review SEOPW/CRA 0- 78 0 and approval of the work will relate only to overall compliance with the general requirements of the Project and whenever the, term "approval by the CRA" or like term is used in this Agreement, the phraseology shall in no way relieve the PRINCIPAL from any duties or responsibilities under the terms of this Agreement or from using the best. professional architectural/ engineering practices. iii. The PRINCIPAL shall, in the performance of the Work, comply with all Federal, State and Local codes, ordinance and regulations, pertaining to the Project, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Federal Wage -Hour Law, Walsh -Healy Act, The Occupational Safety and health Act, The National Environmental Policy Act and Equal Employment Opportunity Legislation. iv. In the performance of the Work, the PRINCIPAL agrees to: a. Strive to complete the Work within the time allowed by maintaining an adequate staff of qualified employees on the Work at all times. b. Be fully responsible for the professional and technical services required to be rendered in the performance of the Work. SEOPW/CFA I 7 C. Cooperate fully with the CRA in order that all phases of the Work may be properly scheduled, coordinated, and executed. d. Report the status of the Project to the Project Manager upon request or as required by this Agreement, and maintain all notes, calculations, and related work open to inspection by the CRA, at all times during the term hereof. e. Promptly deliver to the Project Manager copies of minutes of all relevant meetings relating to the Project at which the PRINCIPAL is present. f. Be available for general consultation and advice at all times during the term of the Project. B. Requests For Services. i. Except in emergency situations, all requests for Services shall be made by a written Request For Services ("RFS") issued by the Project Manager. In case of emergency, the CRA may issue a verbal RFS to be followed by a written RFS (or, after approval, by a Word Order) and a Notice to Proceed, as soon as practicable thereafter. The RFS shall describe the Project and each section of the Work to be performed by the PRINCIPAL and the time schedule in which the Work must be completed. SEOPW/CRA wr oo _ /r, 8 ii. Upon receipt of the RFS, the PRINCIPAL shall make arrangements to meet with the Project Manager and a meeting shall be held within ten (10) days following receipt of the RFS, to discuss the, estimated amount of compensation, and the schedule and scope of the Work. All formats for the Work are to be as presently used by the City of Miami Building and Zoning Department and/or the Public Works Department, unless otherwise directed by the Project Manager. This is to include but not be limited to plans, specifications and contract documents. Subsequent to the meeting, the PRINCIPAL shall submit to the CRA a proposal at no cost to the CRA. If CRA and the PRINCIPAL agree on the amount of compensation and the schedule and time for completion of the Work, then the Project Manager shall issue a Work Order and Notice to Proceed. iv. The Services to be rendered by the PRINCIPAL for the Project shall commence within twenty-four (24) hours upon receipt of the Notice to Proceed and shall be completed within the time agreed upon as shown in the Work Order. When a Project has a deadline date and time is of the essence the CRA shall advise the PRINCIPAL and completion time shall advise the PRINCIPAL and completion time shall be agreed upon. A SEOPWICRA 00- '78 I reasonable extension of the work time will be granted in the event there is a delay on the part of the CRA in fulfilling part of the Agreement as stated herein or because of weather, civil disturbance, or other reasons beyond the control of the PRINCIPAL. V. The PRINCIPAL understands and agrees that failure to comply with the foregoing provisions within the time required herein may result in the Project being awarded to another firm. 6. CRA Services and Responsibilities. The CRA agrees to make available to the PRINCIPAL any and all plats, drawings, records, plans and other data in CRA's possession pertaining to the Work to be performed for the Project. 7. Scope of Work. The PRINCIPAL will be required to provide miscellaneous civil engineering services. These services may include, but may not be limited to designing and preparing construction plans and specifications for the Projects including, without limitation, streets, sidewalks, lighting and fencing and specialized engineering tasks; bidding/contract award assistance; reviewing and modifying, as necessary, previously designed projects to conform such projects with current requirements of all applicable governmental agencies and current polices and standards for project design and construction; discussing requirements of the plans with engineers, contractors, builders or owners; make corrections to plans and return them for resubmission, when required; process walk throughs of commercial and 00- 78 10 residential projects; assist the public, contractors, architects, engineers and homeowners with plans, review and code interpretation; provide inspection services for buildings enforcing the South Florida Building Code; conducting inspections during construction; applying for all necessary permits from all applicable governmental agencies; conducting engineering and hydrogeological studies, including, without limitation, modeling services; performing soil and groundwater sampling and analyses; performing contaminated soil management; performing treatment of contaminated de - watering effluent; providing setup, operation and maintenance of groundwater treatment systems; providing civil engineering consulting services; coordinating all construction contractors performing construction and phasing activities, including, without limitation, excavation; providing office and field personnel to assist the CRA staff, performing shop drawing review; reviewing post construction documentation; claim resolution and any other miscellaneous tasks as may be required. 8. Approval of Calculations Reports and Drawings. The CRA agrees that within thirty (30) days after delivery to approve, reject, or return with indicated suggested revisions or recommendations, all field notes, drawings, calculations, reports or other written communications submitted by the PRINCIPAL to the CRA for approval. Such approval, revisions or recommendations by the CRA shall not relieve the PRINCIPAL of its responsibility for the Work. Any errors noted in the calculations or drawings SEOPW/CRA 00-- t8 11 submitted by the PRINCIPAL will be corrected at no additional cost to the CRA. All certified plans and other final drawings required under this agreement shall be delivered to the CRA in a reproducible form such as an original ink drawing on high quality Vellum or a reverse mylar made from an original ink drawing. In either case, the reproducible of registered plans shall be affixed with the engineers, embossed seal and signature. 9. Compensation. Compensation shall be based on a "Fixed Fee" or a "Not to Exceed Fee", as described hereunder, based on the nature and scope of the Work. The method of compensation shall be agreed upon prior to issuance of the Work order. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the CRA and the PRINCIPAL agree that the total compensation permitted for all work under this Agreement shall not exceed the sum of $300,000.00; which amount shall be increased by $300,000 for each year the term of this Agreement is extended to a maximum amount of $900,000.00. A. FIXED FEE: The fee for a task or a scope of work based on a fixed fee shall be mutually agreed upon by the CRA and the PRINCIPAL. B. NOT TO EXCEED FEE: If a "Not to Exceed" fixed fee is mutually agreed upon, the amount of compensation shall be based on an hourly rate fee. The hourly rate fee shall be computed based on the hours worked by individuals in the following categories. The Hourly Rate for each category, as shown below, includes all equipment, supplies, Si-,01-1W l CRA 77 12 10. 11. 12. materials, tools labor, wages, taxes, insurance, benefits, overhead and profit and shall be applicable to any necessary overtime work. Category Hourly Rate Building Inspector $64.00 Administrative (Billing, Reports) $34.00 Clerical (Filing, Light Word Processing) $30.00 Payments of Compensation. Compensation shall be paid monthly in accordance with invoices detailing the fees and expenses, for Work performed during the immediate preceding calendar month. Payment shall be made within thirty (30) days following Project Manager's receipt of the invoices, in triplicate. The invoices shall include the following information: A. A. Total contract amount. B. Percent of Work complete to date. C. Total amount paid to date. D. Amount previously billed. E. Amount of invoice. F. Summary of Work done during the billing period. G. Invoice number and date. Schedule of Work. The CRA shall have the sole right to determine which Project shall be assigned to the PRINCIPAL and the schedule of Work and time for performance. Extra Work Expenses. If the PRINCIPAL has incurred extra work or expense due to changes ordered by CRA after any portion of the S OPVi %s - 13 approved by the CRA, then the payment for such extra work shall be the subject of a Change Order, and shall be approved, in writing, by the CRA if, in the CRA's reasonable opinion, such Change Order is warranted. If the PRINCIPAL caused extra work or expense due to changes ordered after any portion of the Work is approved by the CRA, such extra Work shall be the subject of an additional work order and the cost of the extra work shall be sole responsibility of the PRINCIPAL. 13. Subconsultants. A. Selection of the PRINCIPAL by the Competitive Selection Committee was based, in part, on the qualifications and expertise of the Subconsultants listed in response to the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) if Subconsultants were listed (the "Approved Subconsultants"). The PRINCIPAL shall employ Approved Subconsultants where their specialties are required to perform the Work for an assigned Project. B. The PRINCIPAL may choose additional Subconsultants provided it first obtains the prior written approval of the CRA. The PRINCIPAL may not exclude Approved Subconsultants from a Project without the CRA's prior written consent. The reasons for hiring additional Subconsultants or for the replacement of the Approved Subconsultants shall be detailed in the PRINCIPAL's written request for CRA's consent. 14 SEOPW/CR.A 60- 78 C. The PRINCIPAL' shall be responsible for all the work of its organization, employees and its Subconsultants. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create any contractual relationship between any of the Subconsultants working for the PRINCIPAL and the CRA. The PRINCIPAL agrees and understands that it is in no way relieved of any responsibility under the terms of this Agreement by virtue of any other professional who may associate with it in performing the Work. D. Subconsultants that must be used are: 14. Conflict of Interest. A. The PRINCIPAL covenants that no person under its employ who presently exercises any functions or responsibilities in connection with this Agreement has any personal financial interest, direct or indirect, with CRA. The PRINCIPAL further covenants that, in the performance of this Agreement, no person having such conflicting interests, shall be employed. Any such interests on the part of the PRINCIPAL or its employees, must be disclosed in writing to CRA. B. The PRINCIPAL is aware of the conflict of interest laws of the City of Miami (City of Miami Code Chapter 2, Article V) , Miami -Dade County, Florida (Miami -Dade County Code Section 2-11.1) and the State of Florida, and agrees that it shall fully comply in all respects with the terms of said laws. SEOPW/CRA; 00- s' 15 15. I[:l Ownership of Documents. All reports, tracings, drawings, plans, specifications, survey information maps, computer media, and other data developed by the PRINCIPAL for the purpose of this Agreement shall become the property of the CRA without restriction or limitation upon use and shall be made available by the PRINCIPAL at any time upon request of the CRA. When any work contemplated under this Agreement is completed or for any reason terminated prior to completion, all of the above data shall be delivered to the Project Manager. Termination and Suspension of Agreement. A. The CRA retains the right to terminate this Agreement at any time prior to the completion of the Work without penalty to the CRA. In such event, the CRA shall give written notice of termination to the PRINCIPAL and the PRINCIPAL shall be paid for services rendered up to the date of the notice, provided, however, that the PRINCIPAL is not in default under the terms of this Agreement and as set forth in Section 23 hereof. B. In the event of termination, all documents, plans, and other documents developed by the PRINCIPAL under this Agreement shall become -the property of the CRA, with the same provisions of use as set forth herein. C. It is further understood by and between the parties that any information, contract documents, plans, drawings, or any other matter SEOPW / CRA r+ 16 whatsoever which is given by the CRA to the PRINCIPAL pursuant to this Agreement shall at all times remain the property of the CRA and shall not be used by the PRINCIPAL for any other purposes whatsoever without the written consent of the CRA. 17. Award of Agreement. The PRINCIPAL warrants that it has not employed or retained any company or person to solicit or secure this Agreement, that it has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, or gifts or any other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. The PRINCIPAL also warrants that to the best of its knowledge and belief no Commissioner, Mayor or other officer or employee of the CRA is interested directly or indirectly in the profits or emoluments of this Agreement or the Work. 18. Entire Agreement. This Agreement represents the entire and integrated agreement between the CRA and the PRINCIPAL and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or Agreements, either written or oral. This Agreement may be amended only by written instrument executed by CRA and the PRINCIPAL. 19. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, legal representatives, successors and assigns. 20. Right to Audit. The CRA reserves the right to audit records of the PRINCIPAL pertaining to this Agreement anytime during the term hereof, SEOPW/CRA 00+ A� 17 and for a period of three (3) years after final payment is made under this Agreement. 21. Insurance. The PRINCIPAL shall maintain during the terms of this Agreement the following insurance: A. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance in amounts not less than $1,000,000.00 Combined Single Unit for bodily injury and property damage liability and said insurance shall include contractual liability coverage. The CRA shall be named as primary Additional Insured. B. Professional Liability Insurance in a minimum amount of $1,000,000.00 covering all liability arising out of the terms of this. Agreement. C. Workers' Compensation Insurance in the statutory amounts. D. Automobile Liability Insurance in the minimum amount of $1,000,000.00 covering all owned, non -owned, and hired vehicles used by the PRINCIPAL in connection with work arising out of this Agreement and a $4,000,000.00 umbrella policy for driving AOA. Coverage shall be written with at least statutory amounts for Bodily Injury and Property Damage. E. Excess (Umbrella) Liability Insurance in the minimum aggregate amount of $1,000,000.00. F. All insurance policies shall be issued by companies authorized to do business under the laws of the State of Florida and which are approved SEOPW/CR,C 00- 78 M according to specifications of the Risk Management Division of the City of Miami. All policies required hereunder shall name the CRA as "Additional Insured". G. The PRINCIPAL shall furnish certificates of insurance to the CRA prior to the commencement of any Work, which shall clearly indicate that the PRINCIPAL has obtained insurance in the type, amount and classification as required for strict compliance with this Section and that no material change or cancellation of the insurance shall be effective without the thirty (30) days written notice of the CRA. H. Compliance with the foregoing requirements shall not relieve the PRINCIPAL of its liability and obligations under this Section or under any portion of this Agreement. 22. Riyht of Decisions. All services shall be performed by the PRINCIPAL to the satisfaction of the Project Manager who shall decide all questions, difficulties and disputes of whatever nature which may arise under or by reason of this Agreement, the prosecution and fulfillment of the Services hereunder, and the character, quality, amount, and value thereof, and the Project Manager's decisions upon all claims, questions of fact, and disputes shall be final, conclusive and binding, upon the parties hereto, unless such determination is clearly arbitrary or unreasonable. In the event that the PRINCIPAL does not concur in the judgment of the Project Manager as to any decision made by SEOPW / CRA 19 him, the PRINCIPAL shall present his written objections to the Director and submit to the Board of Directors of the CRA for determination. 23. Non -Discrimination. The PRINCIPAL shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, handicap or marital status. The PRINCIPAL shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, handicap or marital status. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The PRINCIPAL agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the Personnel Officer setting forth the provisions of this Equal Opportunity Clause. 24. Construction of Agreement. The parties hereto agree that this Agreement shall be construed and enforced according to the laws, statutes and case law of the State of Florida. 25. Independent Contractor. The PRINCIPAL and its employees and agents, shall be deemed to be Independent Contractors and not agents or employees of the CRA; and shall not attain any rights or benefits under the Civil Service or Pension Ordinance of the City of Miami, or any right generally afforded SEOPW/CR9 00-- � $ 20 26. 27. 29. classified or unclassified employees; further they shall not be deemed entitled to Florida Workers' Compensation benefits as employees of the CRA. Non-Delegability. It is understood and agreed that the obligations undertaken by the PRINCIPAL pursuant to this Agreement shall not be delegated or assigned to any other person or firm without the CRA's prior written consent, which may be withheld at CRA's sole discretion. Default Provision. In the event that the PRINCIPAL shall fail to comply with each and every term and condition of this Agreement or fails to perform any of the terms and conditions contained herein, then the CRA, in addition to all other remedies available by law, at its sole option, upon written notice to the PRINCIPAL may cancel and terminate this Agreement, and all payments, advances or other compensation paid to the PRINCIPAL by CRA while the PRINCIPAL was in default of the provisions herein contained, shall be forthwith returned to CRA. Contingency Clause. Funding for this Agreement is contingent on the availability of funds and continued authorization for program activities and is subject to amendment or termination due to lack of funds or authorization, reduction of funds, and/or change in regulations. Minority Procurement Compliance. The PRINCIPAL acknowledges that it has been furnished a copy of Ordinance No. 10062, the Minority Procurement Ordinance of the City of Miami, and agrees to comply with all applicable 21 SEOPW / CRA 00- 78 substantive and procedural provisions therein, including any amendments thereto. 30. Indemnification. The PRINCIPAL covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the CRA, its officers, agents and employees from any and all claims, losses, damages, costs, charges or expenses arising out of or in connection with the negligent acts, actions, or omissions of the PRINCIPAL or any of its officers, agents, employees, whether direct or indirect, provided, however, that the PRINCIPAL shall not be liable under this Section for damages or injury arising out of or directly caused by or resulting from the sole negligence of the CRA or any of its agents, officers or employees. The indemnity provided herein is not limited by reason of any particular insurance coverage in this Agreement. 31. Notice. All notices or other communications which shall or may be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered by personal service, or by registered mail addressed to the other party at the address indicated herein or as the same may be changed from time to time. Such notice shall be deemed given on the day on which personally served; or, if by mail, on the, fifth day after being posted or the date of actual receipt, whichever is earlier: SECPW/CRI\ 22 0- �� Southeast Overtown/Parkwest Community Redevelopment Agency 300 Biscayne Boulevard Way Suite 430 Miami, Florida 33131 Attn: Robert L. Tyler Holland & Knight, LLP 701 Brickell Avenue Suite 3000 Miami, Florida 33131 Attn: William R. Bloom, Esq. PRINCIPAL: Attn: 32. Amendments. No amendments to this Agreement shall be binding on either party unless in writing and signed by both parties. 33. Miscellaneous Provisions. A. Title and paragraph headings are for convenient reference and are not a part of this Agreement. B. In the event of conflict between the terms of this Agreement and any terms or conditions contained in any attached documents, the terms in this Agreement shall rule. C. No waiver or breach of any provision of this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other provision hereof, and no waiver shall be effective unless made in writing. SEOPW/CRA D. Should any provision, paragraph, sentence, word or phrase contained in this Agreement be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or otherwise unenforceable under the laws of the State of Florida or the City of Miami, such provision, paragraph, sentence, word or phrase shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary in order to conform with such laws, or if not modifiable to conform with such laws, then same shall be deemed severable, and in either event, the remaining terms and provisions; of this Agreement shall remain unmodified and in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have, through their proper corporate officials, executed this Agreement, the day and year first above set forth. ATTEST: Corporate Secretary CIVIL -CARD ENGINEERING, INC., a corporation M Name: Title: 24 00- 4 ATTEST: SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARKWEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, a body corporate and politic of the State of Florida WALTER J. FOEMAN City Clerk By: Robert L. Tyler Director of Operations, Administration and Development APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: Holland & Knight LLP CRA Legal Counsel MIA1 #954328 v1 MIA1 #954328 v1 SEOPW/CRA 25 00- r-j'k) 07/21/2000 FRI 13:34 FAX 3051-14646 10002/011 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO Chairman Teele and Honorable Members of the CRA Board FROM - Robert L. Tyler ELF Dir. Of Op., Admin. & Dev. DATE: July 24, 2000 SUOJECr: Miscellaneous Civil Engineer REFERENCES: ENCLOSURES: Resolution FILE: RECOMMENDATION It is respectfully recommended that the Board adopt the attached resolution approving the selection of a Civil Engineering Consultant, pursuant to a request for qualifications ("RFP'% to perform miscellaneous Civil Engineering Work subject to the availability of funds from account no. 689005.055012.4.750 and II) authorizing the CRA to enter into a contract with the Civil Engineer in the form of Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof. BACKGROUND On March 13, 2000, the CRA Board authorized the CRA to solicit qualifications for a Civil Engineering Consultant thru resolutions SEOPW-R-00-14 and OMNI-R 00-12. Qualifications were received from 10 responsive firms. A Technical Committee graded the firms on a point system. The four firms with the highest scores were invited to a presentation/interview. A separate committee conducted interviews on July 24, 2000 and ranked the four firms. The firm recommended is the firm that in the CRA's view best fits our specific needs. Funding Source: Not Applicable Account Number: Not Applicable 'F0PVV I C� )) l_ - JUL 21 2000 14:51 3053724646 PRGE.02