HomeMy WebLinkAboutEvaluation Committee RecommendationEvaluation Committee Recommendation for RFQ No. 06-07-029
Design Criteria Professional for Fire Station 13
Synopsis of Firms and Evaluation Committee's Recommendation
Rizo Carreno & Partners. Inc.
Rizo Carreno & Partners has completed a design criteria project for the school boards of Miami -Dade and
the City of Ft. Lauderdale They also possess extensive experience in governmental, institutional, and
public -sector projects. This experience gives Rizo Carreno first hand knowledge in the Design -Build
process. Rizo Carreno completed a comprehensive analysis and feasibility study for the Miami Fire
Rescue Training Facility for the City of Miami. Other projects include: design for Armbrister Recreation
Building, Roberto Clemente Park Improvements, Gibson Park Improvements, and NW 9"' Avenue Art
Gallery. Although the firm is small, they have assembled a strong team to augment their firm's
capabilities. Because of the number of projects completed for the City of Miami, all members of the
Evaluation Committee scored this firm number one. Based of the overall experience, the committee feels
confident that this firm will be able to meet all the requirements of the Miami Fire Rescue Department.
CSA Group, Inc.
CSA Group, Inc. is a well-respected multi -disciplined Architectural and Engineering firm. They were
founded in 1956 in San Juan, Puerto. The company has over 400 employees and provides planning,
management consulting as well as environmental and construction management services. Although a
number of the employees have not been with the firm for an extended period of time, their individual
experience is extensive. Based on CSA's submittal, they seem to be well-qualified to perform the Design
Criteria services required by the City. Their client list includes; Miami -Dade County, Broward County,
Miami -Dade School Board, Miami -Dade College, and the Miami—Dade County Aviation Department. CSA
assembled a team which includes structural and MEP design professionals. The committee ranked CSA
lower because a number of employees have not been with the firm for an extended period of time.
R.E. Chisholm, Inc.
R. E. Chisholm has been performing Architectural and Engineering services since 1982. They are a full
service firm located in Miami -Dade County. They have completed projects for Miami -Dade County Public
Schools, State of Florida Board of Regents, US Department of Veterans Affairs, US Department of
Agriculture, and the Miami -Dade County Aviation Department. R.E. Chisholm recently completed work on
Shenandoah Park for. the City of Miami. According to the project manager, the design services for
Shenandoah are experiencing some problems, but hopefully the issues can be resolved and the design
can be completed to the satisfaction of the City. The committee viewed this issue very negatively and
scored the firm accordingly.
Based on the above, the Evaluation Committee is recommending that the City of Miami enter into
negotiations with the top-ranked firm Rizo Carreno & Partners, Inc.