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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRFQ Response - MSAQ SiA� Av zit e, Miami, Fla a`33 , .. . al tnip ci3se Nti4itlert 65-OQ94994 Contact and Liaison to Contract: Deborah Swain. Telephone; (305) 441-0123 /Fax: 00) 1-0688 E-mail: ctswainOmitianswain.com www. itia swali.cow€ August 6, 2015 MO PM City of Miami Request for Qualifications No. 501331 OF CO E TS Introduction CertificationStatement.YY..•rYXYX............YYYY 9884444444 V88888088888Y080e48811 MYYMe 0488444448Y8008851888 Executiveu masyYYYrwY8888..r,Y8888YYYSLYYYYBree.,YY880wY88Y88e88884888Y8888888 88808011YY8888888888.848 A. General Experience, Past Performance, and Exceptions 1. Company ...... r@Br,88r, erwYAe YY 880, 88888YY Yrr88tl,e,k884v 8n Xr 8.88.8 2. City Contracts Schedule.,,.,...,YY..r...,.AY..,.Y.•.Y..X......r.......................@...r...@,r@ 3. Litigation Statement.„... 8Y. e.,,. X.B.X...A,ere.Yw@Y88888.8888M0X8NNANK.,88%... r.rr,88..8XX8w8.e,.8r. Category 1. General Management B. Category Specific Experience 4. Project 5. 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Price Proposal Schedule.4...........,r...4444444.4444444444.44a44p44X4444444.4 Local Office Certification„,... ....... ......... 0.4R444...... 44Y4444R4..... 4rr444XAAA4444A4644RR 44.44A UenSeS11•444444.4r444.444HY11”.144N4444.... 44.44444444444.a4544R44444.44444444... 4444.44444444.44.4Apr6444AA44444A Office Building Lease Affidavit..4.......... ..44444....4. 4.4444444444444.4..44411444444444114444441244.4 MIllan, SwaIn & Assoiates, Inc. Certification Statement Please quote oti this form, if applicable, net prices for the item(s) listed. Return signed original and retain a copy for your files. Prices should include all costs, including transportation to destination. The City reserves the right to accept or reject all or any part of this submission. Prices should be firm for a minimum of 180 days following the time set for closing of the submissions.. In the event of errors in extension of totals, the unit prices shall govern in determining the quoted prices. We (I) certify that we have read your solicitation, completed the necessary documents, and propose to furnish and deliver, F.O.B. DESTINATION, the items or services specified herein. The undersigned hereby certifies that neither the contractual party nor any of its principal owners or personnel have been convicted of any of the violations, or debarred or suspended as set in section 18-107 or Ordinance No. 12271. All exceptions to this submission have been documented in the section below (refer toparagraph and section). EXCEPTIONS: We (I) certify that any and all information contained in this submission is true; and we (I) further certify that this submission is made without prior understanding, agreement, or connection .with any corporation, firm, or person submitting a submission for the same materials, supplies, equipment, or service, and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud: We (I) agree to abide by all terms and conditions of this solicitation and certify that I am authorized to sign this submission for the submitter. Please print the following and sign your name: SUPPLIER NAME. Milian, Swain, & Associates, Inc. ADDRESS' 2025 SW 32 Avenue Miami, Florida 33145 PHONE: (305) 441-0123 FAX. (305)441-0688 EMAIL: dswain©milians ai . cem BEEPER• N/A SIGNED BY: 64)4 TITLE: Vice Presi Deborah Swain DATE: August 6, 2015 FAILURE TO COMPLETE, SIGN. AND RETURN THIS FORM SHALL DISQUALIFY THIS BID. Page 2 of 40 Certifications Legal Name of. Firm: Milian, Swain, & Associates, Inc. Entity Type: Partnership, Sole Proprietorship, Corporation, etc. Corporat ion Year Established: 1989 Office Location: City of Miami, Miami -Dade County, or Other City of Miami Occupational License Number: 25129 Occupational License Issuing Agency: City of Miami Occupational License Expiration Date: September 30, 2015 If Proposer has a local office, as defined under Chapter18/Article 111, Section 18-73 of the City Code; has Proposer filled out, notarized, and included with its proposal, the "City of Miami Local Office Certification" form? YES or NO? The City of Miami Local Office Certification form is located in the Oracle Sourcing System ("iSupplier"), under. the Header/Notes and Attachment Section of this solicitation. YES Please list andacknowledge all addendum/addenda received. List the addendum/addenda number and date of receipt (Leo Addendum No. 1, 5/1/15), If no addendum/addenda was/were issued, please insert N/A/ Addendum 1: 7/2 /2015; Addendum 2: 7/27/2015 Addendum 3: 8/3/2015;/Addendum 4: 8/4/2015 Addendum 5:8/5/2015 Has Proposer reviewed the attached Sample Professional Services Agreement (PSA)? YES Does the Proposer acknowledge that the attached PSA is an example of the standard Agreement used in conjunction with the services related to this solicitation and shall not be amended? YES Page 3 of 40 Milian, Swain &Associates, Inc. 2025 SW 32 Avenue, Suite 110, Miami,Florida 33145 Tel: (305) 441.0123Fax: (305) 441.0688 www.milianswain.com M!AMI F7. LAIUDERDALE WEST PALM BEACH August 6, 2015 City of Miami - City Clerk 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Attention: Mrs. Lydia Osborne, City Clerk Reference: RFQ-501331, Miscellaneous Management Advisory Consulting Services Dear Mrs. Osborne and Selection Committee: Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. (MSA) is pleased to respond to your Request for Qualifications to provide Miscellaneous Management Advisory Consulting Services for City of Miami projects. MSA is a professional consulting firm that specializes in providing Financial and Management Consulting as well as Civil and Environmental Engineering Services. Our firm's experience has included financial, planning, design, permitting, and construction administration services for a wide variety of projects. MSA is qualified and willing to perform Services for Category 1. General Management, as well as Category 3. Finance & Economics, for this contract, We hereby enclose one (1) original and seven (7) copies of our Statement of Qualifications that details our Firm's technical expertise and relevant experience. The main contacts for this contract are: Mrs. Deborah Swain, Vice President (dswain r ilianswain.comy) Mr. Arsenio Milian, P.E., President (ail iliana,milianswain.con ) 2025 SW 32nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33145. Tel: (305) 441-0123 Fax (305) 441-0688 MSA has selected Cynthia Yapp as the Project Manager for projects resulting from this RFQ. Mrs. Yapp has over 20 years of experience in Utility rates design, cost of service study, regulatory reporting, economic studies, procedure and systems development; and forecasting and financial accounting. MSA commits the high quality staff detailed in this document. They represent over 50 years of collective involvement and experience with projects in the City of Miami for local and state agencies that factor into the successful completion of projects resulting from this contract. Our Team is highly familiar with the City of Miami departments, municipalities within the County, and the federal and state regulators. Civil Engineers ki; Environmental Scientists & Engineers 0. Utility Management Financial Consultants Milian; Swain & Associates, Inc, 2025 SW 32 Avenue, Suite'110, Miami, Florida 33145 Tel: (305) 441-0123 Fax: (305) .441-0688 www.milianswain.com MIAMI FT, LAUDERDALE WEST PALM BEACH Project Approach MSA will meet with the City's personnel in order to obtain and compile relevant financial and operational information required to understand• the specific; assignment. We will gather and review all necessary data in order to ° then develop . financial analyses. Depending on the assignment, the data needed will likely include current and projected Fiscal Year budgets and supporting documents; base period audited financial statements and selected supporting records; schedule of current user charges, and miscellaneous charges;. capital plan for the base period andbeyond to cover the next five years; customer billing data for a recent 12-month period, available electronically by the level of detail as necessary to establish rates and charges; for example: by meter sizes, class of customers, etc., historical and projected water usage, and sewer flows, customer historical and future growth projections, pertinent laws, rules and regulations, contracts, and other policy -establishing documents. Using the data collected, we will develop projected financial results for the appropriate period, generally a five-year forecast period; The annual 5-year projected revenue requirements for the utilities will be determined through the analysis. The evaluation will determine whether or not current fee levels are adequately covering the required capital and operations and maintenance costs incurred ` in providing services taking into consideration projected requirements of the next five years. MSA. will provide Technical Report to the City which will will summarize the findings of the study and include proposed amendments to the City's Rules and Regulations if appropriate. MSA will participate in a meeting with City staff and/or representatives to obtain and discuss comments, and present the findings to the City Commission as needed. We thank the City of Miami for this opportunity and look forward to continue a long-standing and positive relationship. Sincerely, MILIAN, SWAIN, & ASSOCIATES, INC. Deborah D. Swain Vice President Civil Engineers Environmental Scientists & Engineers Utility Management 40 Financial Consultants WHO WE ARE / WHAT WE DO Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. (MSA) is a multiple disciplined, full -service firm that specializes in providing Financial & Management Consulting as well as Civil and. Environmental Engineering Services. MSA has been in business for over 26 years and is a MBE (100% minority owned) firm with a diverse ethnic workforce and a proven commitment to affiiunative action. There are currently 18 individuals employed with MSA. MSA is proud of its long history of providing professional financial and management consulting services and engineering services to government, private and municipal clients. Prior to MSA's incorporation in 1989, all key members of MSA's management consulting staff worked together in various capacities for one of the largest developers in Florida, thus providing clients with a team that has proven itself by working together over the years. MSA's corporate plan has changed little since its inception — to fulfill the needs of its clients by providing integrated consulting services. Mission Statement "We are a diverse organization of highly trained and motivated professionals dedicated to providing customer satisfaction through quality service, adherence to deadlines and meeting budgets. We will conduct all of our business with honesty and integrity". SERVICES Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. (MSA) is one of South Florida's most prominent civil and environmental engineering firms, located in Miami -Dade County since its inception. MSA is a multidiscipline, full service consulting firm with expertise in municipal services and infrastructure, including utilities, parks, aviation, and public works in the areas of finance and accounting, general management, administrative services, ecology, engineering, and program and project management. Our project management philosophy is to create a partnership with our clients. We implement this philosophy throughteamwork with our clients and the right allocation of resources within the MSA Team. MSA builds a team approach with our clients by maintaining open honest professional communications. We do not hesitate to make tough recommendations and believe that the success of any project hinges on honest cooperation. OUR KEY STAFF Arsenio Milian, P.E., President, has over 40 years of experience in civil and environmental engineering including design, operations, construction, peituitting and management of Water and Sewer Systems. He served as Engineer, Vice President and President of the largest developer owned water & wastewater utilities in Florida. Currently, Mr. Milian was' responsible for MSA's participation on the work related to the re -use feasibility study and water supply master plan for Miami -Dade Water and Sewer Department (MDWASD). He directed the preparation of construction drawings of the paving, grading, drainage and effluent line for the Coastal Wetland Reuse and the assistance during the water use permitting process. In addition, he assisted MDWASD in the° completion of a wastewater reuse feasibility study. He reviewed current and proposed regulations and policies from the different pertaining agencies; assisted with the identification of potential suitable users for reuse and coordinating the preparation of an updated reuse feasibility report. He has been accepted as an expert, and has provided testimony before several agencies in the State of Florida. Mr. Milian is President and founder of Citizens for a Better South Florida, an organization that promotes the safeguarding of South Florida's natural resources. He has also been honored by receiving several prestigious awards from the environmental community as recognition of his exemplary commitment to preserving Florida's unique and irreplaceable natural environment. In recognition of his community minded track record, Mr. Milian has been appointed by three different Governors to assist in statewide areas of concern. For instance, in 1987 he was appointed by Governor Martinez as a member of the Governing Board of South Florida Water Management District, in 1991 Governor Chiles appointed him to the State of Florida Environmental Land Management Study Committee (ELMS III), and in 1999 Governor Bush appointed him to the Florida Forever Advisory Council. He currently serves at the National Council of the Wilderness Society. Deborah Swain, Vice President, leads MSA's finance, management, accounting, and public relations team. She has over 35 years of experience in utility management, accounting, finance, rate regulation, and rate design and system development. Ms. Swain has prepared and presented expert testimony in the area of regulatory accounting, rate regulation, and utilities in general, before federal, county, and state courts and regulatory agencies. These include the Florida Public Service Commission, the Board of County Commissioners of Hillsborough, Collier, St. Johns and Washington Counties, the Circuit Court of Palm Beach County, the Town of Jupiter, the City of Miami and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Ms. Swain has prepared and supervised cost of service studies for over 200 water and sewer systems, calculated revenue deficiencies and revenue requirements, designed rates, including determination and implementation of wholesale rates and conservation water rates. She has calculated and implemented service availability fees (impact or connection fees) and ancillary charges (miscellaneous service charges). Cynthia A. Yapp, Senior Management Consultant, has over 30 years of experience in the areas of financial accounting, systems development, regulatory reporting, and utility rate design. She has performed analyses to determine revenue requirement and performed financial feasibility studies and bond feasibility studies for many for public water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities, including the Miami -Dade Water and Sewer Department, the City of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County and the City of Hialeah. Ms. Yapp has also performed the analysis necessary to review and recommend changes to the calculation of wholesale rates for the Miami -Dade Water and Sewer Department. She has also prepared detailed financial applications for rate increases under state and county economic regulation for numerous private utilities. Ms. Yapp's responsibilities have included rate design, the calculation of ancillary charges, cash flow analyses, cost of capital calculations, financial forecasts, and analyses of water and wastewater master plan and capital improvement programs. City of Miami Projects Contract Name Department Description Dollar Value Dates City Contact Phone Prime / Sub Results Telecommunication Easement Fee Public Works MSA developed a permit fee structure to compensate the City for use of public right-of-ways by certain private telecommunication providers, as described by Florida Statute. $3,000 1993 - 1993 James Kay* Prime Telecommunication Easement Fee was established. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Public Works rai uupeteu nru we pi epdmuon Or use rvdduuar ruil4ldrrt Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater permit for the City of Miami. A key component of this activity was MSA's ability to secure funding from the South Florida Water Management District for planned construction efforts. Other responsibilities included involvement in the evaluation of best management practices (BMP), reviewing pertinent regulations, and coordination of efforts among other public and private agencies. $47,000 1992-1994 - * Subconsultant Permit obtained, implementation schedule developed, and funding secured. Riverside Riverfront Redevelopment Planning and Development Department Preliminary planning, site analysis, public outreach, and preparation of a conceptual analysis was developed. The project covered Curtis Park, Lummus Park, Jose Marti Park, Sewell Park, Miami Riverside Center, leasehold occupied by Garcia Brothers, site immediately south of Flagler Bridge, and the Sth Street parcel. $50,000 1997-1998 * Subconsultant Recommendation of potential improvements and use of parks was submitted to the City,. Curtis Park Shoreline Upland Improvents Planning and Development Department Engineering services included stormwater drainage design, shoreline boulder rip -rap design, design of a new riverwalk, and existing boat ramp dockage and bulkhead improvements. $15,000 1998- 1998 * Subconsultant Engineering design and associated permitting were completed. Bayfront Park Rock Garden Bayfionf ParkManago Performed civil infrastructure design for the Bayfront Park Roc $156,550 2007 Timothy Schmand (305) 373-8780 Prime Design completed. Lummus Park Redevelopment Public Works Provided protessional services for the design of improvements to the City -owned Riverfront parcels located directly across Lummus Park. Improvements to the 1.2-acre parcels, riverwalk, water distrubution and fire protection, and sewage collection. $211,900 1999- 2005 Jose Casanova* Prime Design completed. Allapattah Stormwater System and Roadway Reconstruction Public Works Designed stormwater collection and treatment system and roadway reconstruction in the area of NW 15 Street between NW 14 Avenue and Wagner Creek Canal and NW 13 Court between NW 15 Street and NW 16 Street. $36,000 2000 - 2001 r Prime Design completed. Little Havana Street - Rebuilding and Storwater System - 10th Terrace Public Works Designed stormwater collection and treatment system and roadway reconstruction. The area included SW 10 Terr between SW 27 Ave and SW 28 Ave. $24,000 2000 - 2000 * Prime Design completed. North Bayshore Drive Drainage Improvements Public Works Designed stormwater collection and treatment system, including a stormwater pump station and roadway reconstruction. The area included North Bayshore Drive between NE 17 Terr and NE 19 St. $121,150. 2001 - 2003 * Prime Design completed. overtown Ventures Shopping Center's System Improvements Public Works Prepared recommendations, construction plans and technical specifications to facilitate the implementation of the necessary improvements to the Center's sanitary and stormwater systems. $5,000 2001 Aurora Badia (305) 416-1224 Prime Recommendation and design completed City of Miami Projects Contract Name Department Description Dollar Value Dates City Contact Phone Prime/Sub Results Road Reconstruction, Public Works Provided pavement evaluation, recommendation, and design $235,942 2003 Tatiana Acosta (305) 416-1263 Prime Design completed. of improvements of 2.4 miles of residential subdivision streets. This project entailed the demolition of the asphalt and limerock base of 14 sites and reconstruction. Also, included in this project was the reworking of existing swales and sidewalks to ensure a proper stormwater plan line to the collection points. Spot drainage improvements were provided in the form of additional drainage structures and exfiltration trenches. Complete plan and profile plans depicting pavement resurfacing, reconstruction, regrading, swale reconstruction, pavement marking, signage and traffic control were prepared. MSA also provided specifications and engineers opinion of probable construction cost. Drainage Desigh & Construction Management for 14 Separate Sites Brickell Area Traffic and sth Street Conversion Operational Study Planning and Zoning Performed an Intersection Analysis to evaluate intersection, after observation and data analysis, to determine the need, as well as opportunity, for safety and operational improvements. $39,893 2002 Clark Turner* Prime Analytical Report submitted Domino Park Expansion and Vehicular Traffic Impace Study Public Works Provided civil engineering services for improvements to the Domino Park SW 15th Avenue Street closure, entailing the design of the pavement markings and signage for the closure of SW 15th Avenue from SW 82h Street to SW 9t'' Street. The work required close coordination with the Dade -Dade County Public Works Traffic Section and FDOT to coordinate traffic related issues. S12,460 2002-2003 Jose Casanova* Prime Design completed. Pavement Rehabilitation Public Works Plans and specifications tor rehabilitating approximately 2.4 miles of roadway. This project entailed the demolition of the asphalt and limerock base of 14 sites and reconstruction. Also, included in this project is the reworking of existing swales and sidewalks to ensure a proper stormwater plan line to the collection points. Spot drainage improvements were provided in the form of additional drainage structures and exfiltration trenches. Complete pavement, marking and signage plans as well as traffic control plans were also prepared. $234,860 2001-2003. Tatiana Acosta (305) 416-1263 Prime Design completed. Margaret Pace Park Shoreline Stabilitization Capital Improvements and Transportation Department Preparedconstruction documents and permits for stabilizing approximately 1,300 linear feet of the eastern shoreline of Margaret Pace Park located at 1775 N. Bayshore Drive in the City of Miami. $57,008 2005 - 2006 'Edgar Munoz (305)416-1225 Prime Design completed. Various Updates to Lummus Park Development Capital Improvements and Transportation Department Oversaw update of construction drawings and associated permitting to reflect redesign features performed substantially by subconsultants $35,000 2011 - 2014 Orlando Misas (305)416-1225 Prime Design completed. `These projects were completed many years ago and thus the individuals with whom MSA worked are no longer employed with the City. However, MSA recommends referencing the work in relation to these projects with the following individuals: Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. 2025 SW 32 Avenue, Suite 110, Miami, Florida 33145 Tel: (305) 441-0123 Fax: (305) 441-0688 www.milianswain.com MIAMI ' FT. LAUDERDALE :3 WEST PALM BEACH There is no prior or pending litigation, neither civil nor criminal, involving a governmental agency or which may affect the performance of the services to be rendered herein, in which the Proposer, any of its employees or subcontractors is or has been involved within the last three years, Civil Engineers 3 Environmental Scientists & Engineers 0 Utility Management ; Financial Consultants City of Miami Request for Qualifications No. 501331 General Management Category Past Performance and Experience Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. has performed General Management services for the 26 years since it was formed, but its staff has worked in this area for far longer, Five employees who work exclusively on financial and management services for private and public sector clients. Our particular capabilities, as demonstrated on the following pages, include: • Strategy • Planning • Performance Management • Organizational Structure and culture • Change management • Management • Human capital • Governance Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. CITY OF HIALEAH — TWENTY-YEAR FINANCIAL REVIEW — CONSTRUCTION & OPERATION OF FLORIDAN AQUIFER REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER TREATMENT PLANT Firm Name: Milian, Swain &Associates, Inc. Projected Budget: $26,535 Client Name: City of Hialeah Actual Cost: $26,535 Client Address: 501 Palm Avenue Start Date: 2006 Hialeah, Florida 33010 Completion Date: 2007 Client Telephone No.: (305) 556-3800 Key Individuals: Deborah Swain and Maria E. Client Contact Person: Armando Vidal, P.E. Bravo Type of Service: Financial Study Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. (MSA), conducted a financial analysis to determine the feasibility of constructing an Upper Floridian Aquifer reverse osmosis water treatment plant by the City of Hialeah (City) to determine whether the City should proceed with the construction of the facility and the most appropriate capacity and phasing of the plant. MSA's scope of services included the following tasks: 1. Obtain necessary financial and engineering information from the City and its consultants 2. Prepare calculations and workpapers necessary to complete a review of the financial impact of the cost of construction and operation of a various capacities up to a 40 mgd reverse osmosis water treatment plant on the City's water and sewer rate structures 3. Analyzed various scenarios considering different phasing schedules for the construction of the plant and several funding sources 4. Participate, as necessary, in telephone / email communications to complete review 5. Prepare schedules to be incorporated in a "Conceptual Cost Opinion" report from the City's engineering consultant to the City 6. Review and provide comments on pertinent sections of the report to the City. Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. was the subcontractor for this project. Results: The City of Hialeah proceeded with the construction of the water treatment plant, and it is now fully operational. The scheduled completion time and budgets approved by the client were met for this project. Milian, Swain '& Associates, Inc. 58 MDWASD— WASTEWATER REUSE FEASIBILITY STUDY UPDATE Firm: Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. Client: Miami -Dade Water & Sewer Department/Ecology & Environment, Inc. (Prime) Client Address: 3071 SW 38th Avenue, Miami, FL 33146 Client Telephone No.: (786) 552-8156 Contact Person: John Renfrow, P.E. Type of Service: Environmental Engineering Services Project Cost: 94,000 Start Date: August 2005 Completion Date: May 2007 Key Individual: Arsenio Milian, P.E., Deborah Swain Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. (MSA) was retained by Ecology & Environment, Inc to assist Miami Dade Water and Sewer Depaitiuent (MDWASD) in the completion of a Wastewater Reuse Feasibility Study Update. MSA scope of services for this project include: Wastewater Reuse Feasibility Study (WRFS): Within this task, MSA was responsible for the following assignments: Reviewed current and proposed regulations and policies from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), FDEP, SFWMD and DERM and provided a document that summarizes relevant information. Assisted during the process of Identifying and Defining Potential Major Users that may be suitable for reuse and build upon information developed in the 1998 Reuse Study. Determined and evaluated costs of each alternative using present worth analysis Prepared the sections of the Resuse Feasibility report in accordance with FDEP guidelines. Prepared Updated Reuse Feasibility Report and attend progress meetings,. Other Services provided by MSA include: Facilitated stakeholders meetings including regulators and other parties Attended Board of County Commission Committee meetings to respond to questions regarding the reuse plan Attended meetings with regulators in support of work effort Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. was the subcontractor for this project. Results: The Reuse Feasibility report was prepared in accordance with FDEP guidelines The scheduled completion time and budgets approved by the client were met for this project. Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. CITY OF HIALEAH SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT — FINANCIAL REVIEW Firm Name: Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc, Client Name: City of Hialeah Solid Waste Dept. Prime Address: 3700 W 46 Avenue Hialeah, FL 33012 Prime Telephone No: (305) 556-3800 (x2515) Client Contact Person: Armando Vidal, PE Type of Service: Financial. Review Services Projected Cost: $28,000 Start Date: 2012 Completion Date: 2013 Key Individuals: Deborah Swain, Karl Holzenberg On March 13, 2008, the City adopted Ordinance 08-19 which requires all private solid waste haulers operating within City limits to pay a franchise fee of $1,500.00 each year plus a percentage of quarterly gross receipts collected from accounts serviced within the City. The percentage amount applied to these receipts was 8 percent until June 30, 2009, increasing to 12 percent beginning July 1, 2009,15 percent beginning July 1, 2010,18 percent beginning July 1, 2011, and 21 percent beginning January 1, 2012. City records indicate that although the private waste hauler receipt fee percentage has increased, there has not been a corresponding increase in fee revenue received by the City. The City would like to insure that all private waste hauler revenue and fees have been collected in accordance with section 78-75 (b) of the adopted ordinance. Section 78-75 (b) (1) of the ordinance states that the franchisee shall allow for audit, inspection, and examination of their financial books, records and tax returns for purpose of verifying compliance with the ordinance. Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. (MSA) performed a financial review of the City of Hialeah's (City) Solid Waste department's private waste hauler revenue receipts and franchise fees. MSA performed a financial review to insure that all private waste hauler revenue and fees have been collected in accordance with section 78-75 (b) of the adopted ordinance. Specific Services provided by MSA include: • Reviewed written policies, procedures, and ordinances and meet with City staff if necessary to gain an understanding of the procedure for approval and use of private waste haulers in the City of Hialeah • Determined testing parameters, sample size, testing period and selection criteria for private waste haulers to be included in review • Obtained financial data from the City to determine revenues collected from private waste haulers during selected testing period • Obtained, evaluated and assess the City's procedures for collecting and recording of private waste hauler revenues and fees • Prepared written notices (data requests) to selected private waste haulers in order to obtain financial data for revenues collected from customers during a select period of time • Scheduled and attended data review site visits to selected private waste haulers • Prepared letter report documenting findings and recommendations • Met with City personnel to review findings and letter report Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. was the prime contractor for this project. Results: The City of Hialeah implemented procedures recommended by Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. to ensure that all fees are collected from private waste haulers. The scheduled completion time and budgets approved by the client were met for this project. • - Milian, SWAM lFAssociates, Inc. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PARKS DEPARTMENT - FORENSIC CONTRACT REVIEW Contractor Name: Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. Client Name: Miami -Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Client Address: 275 NW 2nd Street, Miami, Florida 33128-1794 Client Contact Person: Jack Kardys Telephone No.: (305) 755-7800 Type of Service: Forensic Contract Review Projected Budget: $145,000 Actual Cost: $145,000 Start Date: 2009 Completion Date: 2009 Key Individuals: Deborah Swain and Maria Bravo MSA conducted an independent management review and performance evaluation of the two capital improvement projects for the Miami -Dade Park and Recreation Department (MDPR). MSA met with MDPR personnel in order to obtain and compile relevant documentation required to perform the Independent Review. This encompassed thoroughly reviewing available documents; conducting interviews with the various parties involved with the projects, including both MDPR and the Contractor's staff as well as a representative of the contractor providing construction services for the project; generating reports listing fmdings and recommendations as they relate to these particular projects and finally recommending general improvements to the existing business processes and contract development andadministration procedures. MSA reviewed contract documents and evaluated the performance of the contractor to determine if it was in compliance with contract documents, including timeliness of the various tasks required and whether lack of such caused MDPR any harm, monetary or otherwise; if fees charged were in accordance with the terms of the contract; and if MDPR staff assigned to the two projects properly documented any issues related to the performance of the contractor and provided adequate and timely feedback as issues became apparent. MSA reviewed copies of all transmittals and pertinent information relayed during the course of the projects to ascertain if proper management and administration of the projects was performed by MDPR over the Contractor, if proper management and administration of the construction contract were performed by the Contractor acting as Construction Managers on behalf of MDPR, if after evaluating the issues encountered in each project, construction change orders .were required as the result of poor design, poor construction coordination, lack of timely response to the contractor, poor investigationand negotiation with the contractor, and lack of follow-up on the part of the Contractor, among others; and if there is any validity to claims for recovery of costs and expenses related to the performance of either party. MSA reviewed existing business processes and contract administration procedures using activity modeling to develop accurate description of the activities performed, allowing us to analyze each task within the process. We developed a process flow chart as well as a narrative to include the baseline activity model which provided a description of the way activities are currently performed. In addition to providing a means for bounding, validating, and analyzing activities, the model also provided performance measures. MSA provided a proposed procedural changes to improve efficiency and internal. controls based on the target activity model. Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. was the subcontractor for this project. Results: MDPR was provided documentation to support litigation or settlement with the Contractor, and recommended procedural changes. The scheduled completion time and budgets approved by the client were met for this project. Mil an, Swtin & Associates, Int. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA) — EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATION EFFICIENCY PROJECT Firm Name: Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. Client Name: Miami -Dade County -- General Services Administration Client Address: 111 NW 1s` Street Miami, Florida 33128 Client Contact Person: Beverly A. Hall Telephone No.: (305) 375-4208 Type of Service: Efficiency Workshop Facilitation Projected Budget: $9,100 Actual Cost: $8,602 Start Date: 2000 Completion Date: 2001 Key Individuals: Deborah Swain & Cynthia Yapp Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. (MSA) assisted the Miami -Dade County — General Services Administration (GSA) with the implementation of Operations Efficiency Workshops. The following services were provided: Workshop Preparation • Coordinated with GSA training personnel as to the nature of background material presented to the groups • Provided agendas • Provided draft overheads • Provided draft of all printed materials and lists of supplies Workshop Facilitation • Kept the Workshop organized and focused by keeping teams on "Task" • Circulated attendance sheets • Gave instructions and examples to the participants as to what the definition of an "improvement" could be: o Processes & Procedures o Jobs & Tasks o Work Environment o Tools and Equipment o Communications; public relations o Career Development; Rewards and Recognition o Performance Measurement • Provided closing (Whom to contact for follow-up, how the list of ideas will be made available to staff [memo/newsletter], next step, etc.) Workshop Results Summary • Developed Access database as a tool to organize the resulting ideas from the workshops • Developed User -Manual for the database and conducted user training session. Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. was the prime contractor for this project. Results: Two workshops were attended by over thirty (30) employees who provided approximately seventy (70) cost savings ideas. The scheduled completion time and budgets, approved by the client were met for this project. Milian, Swain & Associates. Inc. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT — BUDGET AND PLANNING BUREAU — EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATION EFFICIENCY PROJECT Firm Name: Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. Client Name: Miami -Dade Police Department - Budget and Planning Bureau Client Address: 9105 NW 25th Street Miami, Florida 33172 Client Contact Person: Debbie Y. Wiley Telephone No.: (305) 471-2779 Type of Service: Efficiency Workshop Facilitation Projected Budget: $ 4,150 Actual Cost: $4,150 Start Date: 2000 Completion Date: 2000 Key Individuals: Deborah Swain & Cynthia Yapp Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. (MSA) coordinated the preparation and facilitation of a one- half day efficiency workshop for the staff and management of the various functional areas within the Miami -Dade Police Department (MDPD) Budget and Planning Bureau. The workshop was planned in close coordination with the MDPD Budget and Planning Bureau's training forces and management and labor representatives for the purpose of obtaining efficiency improvement ideas from their staff. As part of the services provided, MSA developed an Access database as a tool to organize the resulting ideas from the workshops; developed management reports for purposes of monitoring the effectiveness of those ideas that were implemented, together with their associated cost savings; developed a User Manual for the database; and conducted a user training session. Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. was the prime contractor for this project. Results: Provided management tools to track and analyze cost savings. The scheduled completion time and budgets approved by the client were met for this project. Milian, Swain & Assodates, Inc. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY — INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT — EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATION EFFICIENCY PROJECT Firm Name: Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. Client Name: Miami -Dade County — Information Technology Department Client Address: 5680 SW 87t Avenue Miami, Florida 33173 Client Contact Person: Adele Murciano Telephone No.: (305) 596-8127 Type of Service: Efficiency Workshop Facilitation Projected Budget: $0 Actual Cost: $0 Start Date: 1999 Completion Date: 1999 Key Individuals: Deborah Swain & Cynthia Yapp Milian Swain & Associates, Inc. (MSA) assisted the Miami -Dade County — Information Technology Department (ITD) with the implementation of Operations Efficiency Workshops. The following services were provided: Workshop Preparation • Coordinated with ITD training personnel as to the nature of background material presented to the groups • Provided agendas • Provided draft overheads • Provided draft of all printed materials and lists of supplies. Workshop Facilitation • Kept the Workshop organized and focused by keeping teams on "Task" • Circulated attendance sheets • Gave instructions and examples to the participants as to what the definition of an "improvement" could be: o Processes & Procedures o Jobs & Tasks o Work Environment o Tools and. Equipment o Communications; public relations o Career Development; Rewards and Recognition o Performance Measurement • Provided closing (Whom to contact for follow-up, how the list of ideas will be made available to staff {memo/newsletter], next step, etc.) Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. was the prime contractor for this project. Results: Provided Access database for input of ideas. The scheduled completion time and budgets approved by the client were met for this project. ,�is , , 1 Milian. Swain & Associates, Inc. CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE -FACILITIES OPTIMIZATION AND REENGINEERING SERVICES Firm Name: Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. Client Name: City of Ft. Lauderdale - Department of Public Services/CH2MHILL (Prime) Client Address: 100 N. Andrews Avenue Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 Client Contact Person: Jorge Holguin Telephone No.: (954) 828-5675 Prime Contact: Luis Rioseco - (954) 214-9980 Type of Service: Facilities Optimization and Re engineering Services Projected Budget: $50,000 Actual Cost: $50,000 Start Date: 1998 Completion Date: 1999 Key Individuals: Deborah Swain, Cynthia Yapp, and Maria Bravo Milian Swain & Associates, (MSA) assisted CH2M HILL by establishing baseline costs for activities targeted for re -engineering, and identifying a mechanism to measure success as the City of Fort Lauderdale Department of Public Services commenced a full scale Efficiency Program in its Water and Wastewater Utilities. MSA's scope of services included the following: Meetings and Events - MSA participatedin meetings with members of the project team, including the Re -Engineering Steering Committee Utilizing Empowerment (R.E.S.C.U.E.), other City staff, and other City representatives for the purpose of coordinating activities. Cost Accounting System — MSA identified and evaluated areas in the accounting system where changes were needed to facilitate cost of unit processes including: • Defining the organizationalarea(s) involved in each major activity and type of involvement in order to define the process and organization boundaries. • Reviewing the chart of accounts and the responsibility structure to determine the correlation between responsibility centers and the production units identified. • Reviewing the current accounting system structure and determining the capability to amend. this structure. • Making recommendation for modifications to the current accounting system to aid in monitoring the cost effectiveness of any recommended changes to the operations and maintenance programs. Performance Measures - MSA determined current performance levels and defined measures of performance, including evaluating the existing standards of process performance and making recommendations of new measures of performance, where necessary. Determine Baseline Conditions to Measure Immediate Goals - Data, Existing Systems - MSA identified the information needed to measure and manage the performance of several processes and added steps to a process, as needed, to capture, assemble, and disseminate the needed information, including: • Reviewing the activities of each process, evaluating time, cost, difficulty, risks involved, and analyzing the impact on the value-added worth of the process, • Developing mechanisms for capturing operating statistics and cost information to be used for standard cost comparison. Milian, Swath &Assaclases, Inc. • CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE FACILITIES OPTIMIZATION AND REENGINEERING SERVICES • Developing standard costs/perfor mance measures for each major activity of each process as well as mechanism for adjusting standard costs when necessary. • Developing reports that compare actual performance with goals. • Developing -short term and long-term solutions to enable the Department to track cost of processes. • Identifying measures of productivity and benefits to be gained. Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. was the subcontractor for this project. Results: Five (5) Process Improvement Teams implemented efficiency strategies and were able to measure the cost savings through use of the system identified by MSA. The scheduled completion time and budgets approved by the client were met for this project. Swain Associates, Inc. City of Miami Request for Qualifications No. 501331 Please see enclosed disc for Sample Work Product in reference to the General Management Category &Associates,Inc. City of Miami Request for Qualifications No. 501331 General Management Category Relevant Expertise Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. (MSA) has provided Financial and Management Consulting Services to private, public, and municipal clients since its incorporation in January 1989. Even prior to 1989, all key members of our financial and management consulting staff worked together in various capacities for one of the largest developers in Florida, thus providing our clients with a team that has proven itself by working together over many years. Our clients have included the following, as well as many others. Miami -Dade County • Aviation Department - Revenue Component of Development Plan • Environmental Resources Management - County -wide Stormwater Utility • Information Technologies Department Efficiency Plan Facilitation • Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department - Organization Review • Police Department- Efficiency Plan Facilitation • Public Works and Solid Waste Department - Organizational Procedures Review • Water and Sewer Department - Planning, System Development, Strategic Planning, Public Involvement Facilitation City of Miami - Telecommunications Easement Fee City of Coral Gables - Stormwater Utility City of Hialeah - Administration Management, Stormwater Utility City of Miami Beach - Stormwater Utility City of Fort Lauderdale - Water and SewerProJect Controls, Capital Planning Broward County - Annual Engineers Report The firm's main office location is 2025 SW 32nd Avenue, Miami, Florida. This is the location from which the work is to be completed, Milian. Swain & Associates, Inc. Envi .th ntat`Sciientists' City of Miami Request for Qualifications No. 501331 General Management Category Staff Qualifications Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. has performed General Management Services for the 26 years since it was formed, but its staff has worked in this area for far longer. Five employees who work exclusively on management and financial services. The specific assignments for each of our staff is shown below. The following pages provide more detailed information about each of the individuals. Years of Performance Change Employee Title Experience Strateq Planning Management Management Other Vice President - Financial and Management Deborah Swain Consultant 38 X X X X X Senior Management Marla Bravo Consultant 40 X X X Senior Management Karl Holzenberg Consultant 30 X X Senior Financial Jose Quesada Consultant 30 X X X Senior Financial Cynthia Yapp Consultant 30 X X X X X Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. ARSENIO MILIAN, P.E. .President EXPERTISE Mr. Milian has over 40 years of experience in Environmental and Civil Engineering, management, design, permitting and operation of utility and solid waste systems. Below is a summary of recent major projects he has worked on. EXPERIENCE Member of the Sea Level Rise Task Force Committee Miami -Dade County - Florida The Sea Level Rise Task Force Committee is responsible for providing a comprehensive and realistic assessment of the likely and potential impacts of sea level rise and storm surge on vital public services and facilities, water and other ecological resources, waterfront property, real estate, and infrastructure over time. The Committee is constantly working in order to develop a set of recommendations relative to the Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP), Capital Facilities Planning, budgetary priorities and other County programs as necessary to ensure that Miami —Dade County is taking all appropriate actions to reduce its contributions to climate -induced sea level rise and to ensure its resiliency to that increase in sea level rise, storm surge and related impacts which are expected to occur. Miami -Dade Co. Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department (MDPROS) Tree Island Park — Public Right of Way Improvements Miami, Florida Principal Engineer for the civil and environmental engineering services provided to MDPROS for the design of roadway improvements within the existing public road rights of way directly adjacent to the Tree Island Park property. Principal in Charge Miami River Greenways —Miami-Dade County Public Works, FL Principal in Charge for the civil engineering services provided to the Miami River Greenways project. MSA was responsible for the permitting process of the project which entailed the connection of six (6) sites with walkways along the Miami River. Miami -Dade Aviation Department (MDAD MIA- Stormwater Sampling & Monitoring Program — Field & Reporting Services Miami, Florida Principal -in -Charge for the consulting services provided to MDAD for the stormwater sampling/monitoring program at Miami International Airport. The objective of this project was to monitor the water quality of the surroundings of the airport. It included the performance of monthly background sampling events, primary storm sampling events, secondary outfall sampling events and the best management practices sampling events, as well as the submission of several reports to MDAD for review and distribution to the appropriate regulatory agencies. Miami -Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) MIA- Regulatory Assistance Miami, Florida Project Manager in leading role assisting MDAD to obtain a South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) MSSW Permit for the Terminal Area at the Miami International Airport. Worked with the MDAD and SFWMD to establish terms for the permit. Was instrumental in obtaining the permit, allowing construction, which had been halted, to proceed. Was instrumental in obtaining permit terms that included more favorable sampling, monitoring and reporting procedures. This work effort led to the sampling, monitoring and reporting program that has been in place since that time. ram. Mllian,Swain &Assoclates,tno. ARSENIO MILIAN, R.E. President Principal in Charge Stormwater Utility Systems Developed a preliminary needs analysis for several municipalities in Miami -Dade County by analyzing available information. Participated in the first phase of a stormwater utility system for Miami -Dade County, with responsibilities related to the analysis of administrative, operating and maintenance costs, prioritizing system requirements, and creation of stormwater utilities for the City of Coral Gables and the City of Miami Beach. Utility Management As former President of one of the largest privately -owned Utility Companies in the State of Florida, responsible for the preparation and control of all capital and operational budgets of the Utility Divisions. Directed, analyzed and made recommendations for long range planning, feasibility studies and rate increase applications. Defined organizational structure and achieved improved productivity. Responsible for the management and coordination of all engineering staff, establishment of basic design criteria to be used for all network systems and treatment facilities. Managed the operation and construction of the numerous water and wastewater treatment facilities for all Deltona Corporation planned communities in the State of Florida. Treatment processes included lime softening, iron removal, and different modes of the activated sludge treatment. Utility Alternative Revenue Sources Developed other revenue sources for water and wastewater utilities, in particular wastewater disposal products, including effluent and sludge, and supervised rate studies to support sales fees. Led and participated in negotiations with end users on pertinent issues including shared benefits, required utilization, and product quality and liability. Utility System Valuations Supervised and directed performance of system valuations, including performance of replacement cost studies, reproduction cost studies, and original cost studies. Engineering - General Planning, design and construction of land development, roadway, and drainage projects. Coordinated preparation of relevant parts of DRI for new developments. Worked closely with local, regional, state and federal agencies. Design of wastewater collection, pumping, treatment and disposal system and paving and drainage for large commercial business site. Participated and visited several Central and South American Countries in order to conduct on -site inspections and make recommendations for the preservation, protection and improvement of environmental quality of natural systems and existing wastewater systems. Water Systems - Community Development Resource management planning, design, construction and permitting of water systems including location and assessment of underground potable water sources, water supply wellfields, treatment, storage and high service pumping, transmission and distribution for all Deltona Corporation communities. Treatment systems included planning, and design of lime softening and iron removal plants. Wastewater Systems Planning, design, construction and permitting of wastewater treatment plants ranging in capacities from .70 MGD to 2.5 MGD, included trickling filters, extended aeration, contact stabilization and activated sludge processes. Design, certification and construction management of wastewater collection systems, lift stations, and force mains. Solid Waste Participated in the development of a solid waste management master plan for Miami -Dade County, which required the assessment of alternatives to solid waste disposal.. Responsibilities included providing information to the public, acting as liaison with Citizens' Task Force, organizing and supervising the waste stream composition analysis, establishing goals, objectives, and alternative evaluation criteria. SA MIlian,Swatn A ,A tts, tn. DEBORAH D. SWAIN Vice President EXPERTISE Ms. Swain is the Vice President and Principal of MSA's Financial and Management Consulting Services with over 35 years of experience specializing in utilities, including management, financial planning and modeling, accounting, systems development, rate regulation, rate design, revenue deficiency, and cost of service studies. EXPERIENCE Project Manager Large Group Meeting Facilitation / Strategic Planning Planned, developed, prepared and conducted over 40 workshops involving an average of 50 individuals to gain consensus on a variety of planning and strategic issues. Participated in the development and facilitation of strategic planning sessions for various groups. Directed, coordinated and conducted six -day process improvement team workshops for water and wastewater utilities. In the first year, the project resulted in over $4 million for Miami -Dade Water and Sewer Department. Workshop involved leading team members to develop process flow charts, problem -solve, and develop and mechanisms to measure success of plan. Project Manager Efficiency Improvement and Planning Facilitation Miami -Dade County: Police Department Information Technologies Department General Services Administration Department Planned, developed, prepared and conducted workshops for various Miami -Dade County Departments in an employee involved efficiency program. Workshop involved leading team members to develop process flow charts, problem -solve, and develop implementation plans and mechanisms to measure success of plan. implementation plans Project Manager Stormwater Utility Billing Procedure Review City of Hialeah MSA reviewed the fees charged to large commercial customers and condominiums billed monthly together with their water and wastewater fees, and tested the reasonableness of the fee charged to a selected number of those customers by estimating the square footage of impervious area and comparing the result with the fees currently charged to those. customers. MSA reviewed a representative sample of commercial customers billed bimonthly together with solid waste and estimate the square footage of impervious area and compare the result with the fees currently charged to those customers. MSA reviewed billing details on select accounts to determine if the rate is being applied correctly, if coding, to the system is correct, and if the procedure in place ensures accuracy. MSA prepared a report summarizing findings and recommending, changes to existing procedures to Best Management Practice (BMP) that are both efficient and cost effective. MSA assisted in training City staff in the new procedures. Project Consultant Public Involvement Miami -Dade Water and Sewer Department — Miami, FL Responsible for all public involvement aspects of the services provided to Miami -Dade Water and Sewer Department for the completion of a Wastewater Reuse Feasibility Study Update. In charge of coordinating and facilitating all required stakeholders meetings. Responsible for attending meetings with regulators in Milian, Swain do Assodates, Inc. DEBORAH O. SWAIN Vice President 2 support of work effort. In addition, Ms. Swain performed the economic and present value analysis, components of the reuse feasibility report. Lead Senior Consultant Contract Management — Post Construction Contract Analysis & Forensic Accounting Services Miami Dade County Water & Sewer Department Participated on project for Miami -Dade County, requiring investigation, analysis, financial determination, and preparation of possible litigation related to the Water and Sewer Department's Pump Station Improvement Program (PSIP). The project required reviewing contracts, payments, invoices, change orders and other documentation to determine potential overpayment under select contracts. Project Manager Alternative Water Supply Master Plan Miami -Dade Water and Sewer Department Directing the firms work efforts on several tasks as a subconsultant on the Water Master Plan Team. Primary responsibilities include overseeing development of the monitoring plan for the Coastal Wetlands Rehydration Demonstration Project, research and investigation of large scale aquifer recharge opportunities in South Miami -Dade County and in the Bird Drive Basin, and serve in the lead role in planning and facilitating large scale stakeholder meetings. Project Manager Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds City of Hialeah Water and Sewers Department — FL Project Manager responsible for directing the work related to the services provided to the City of Hialeah Water and Sewers Department. MSA performed an assessment of the City's financial and operational condition of its water and wastewater system in support of its planned issuance of approx. $50 million in Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2011. Services provided included an evaluation of the systems owned and operated by the city of Hialeah; an analysis of the records and capital improvement programs of the City's department of Water and Sewers, physical inspection of certain water and sewer system facilities, and coordination with rating agencies, counsel, and bond purchasers. Project Manager Financial Feasibility for New RO Water Treatment Plant City of Hialeah — Hialeah, FL Responsible for conducting a financial analysis to determine the feasibility of constructing an Upper Floridian Aquifer reverse osmosis water treatment plant. Analyzed various scenarios considering different phasing schedules and several funding sources. Results will be used by the City to determine whether they will proceed with the construction of the facility, and the appropriate phasing. Project Manager Water and Wastewater Master Plan City of Ft. Lauderdale Water and Sewer Department Directed the financial component of the City's Water and Wastewater Master Plan evaluating and recommending a combination of user fees, connection charges, bonds and grants. Project Manager Waterworks 2011 City of Ft. Lauderdale Water and Sewer Department Directing the financial component of the City's Water and Wastewater ten-year $700 million Capital Program (Waterworks 2011). The financial plan includes a combination of user fees, connection charges, capital expansions fees, revenue bonds and state revolving fund bonds, and grants. Directed the development of rates, the development and implementation of connection fees, and the development and implementation of miscellaneous charges and capital expansion fees. Rr AA Milian, Swain & Assadates, Inc, CYNTHIA YAPP Senior Financial/ Management Consultant EXPERTISE Utility rates design, cost of service study, and regulatory reporting; economic studies; procedure and systems development; and forecasting and financial accounting. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Process Improvement Workshops Direct, coordinate and facilitate process improvement team (PIT) workshops for the purpose of analyzing a specific process improvement idea with the goal of improving an inefficient process. The structure of the PIT process is designed to promote goal achievement through certain ground rules set by the teams themselves, creating a team environment among individuals who may be from diverse backgrounds and levels of management within an organization. The ground rules set the stage for the PIT to achieve the implementation of the mid to long-term ideas. Facilitated twenty-nine PIT workshops of approximately 175 Miami -Dade Water & Sewer Department (MDWASD) employees which resulted in over $4 million in savings for MDWASD. Forecasting Develop and analyze profit plans, standards for cost accounting systems, cash flow analyses, cost variance analyses, financial forecasts, and projections. System Development Participate in the development and implementation of numerous automated systems, including accounting and financial systems, cash flow and cost variance analyses, financial forecasts and projections. Responsibilities include evaluation of software and hardware, development of system, participation on project implementation, and training teams. Recently worked on development of several PC based databases using Microsoft Access including financial management reporting database for Miami -Dade Water and Sewer Department, and project tracking system for a large multinational engineering firm. Utility Rate Studies Perform analyses to determine revenue requirement for private and public water and wastewater utilities, and stormwater utilities. Develop bill frequency analyses and rate design. Calculate capacity and development charges as well as ancillary charges. Perform detailed analyses of historical trends and future planned expansion to forecast future requirements for water and wastewater capital expansion fees. Issues considered include capital improvement projections, customer growth, current expansion policies, comparable rates in other communities and other methods of cost recovery. Prepare minimum filing requirements for private utility rate increase applications, and annual financial reports required by economic regulators including the Florida Public Service Commission. y., :;.. , i :,,. , Milian, Swain-4 Associates, Inc. JOSE QUESADA, CFA Senior Financial/ Management Consultant EXPERTISE Mr. Quesada is a Senior executive with 25-year track record in the real estate, power and utility sector. Extensive experience in finance, accounting, assessing markets, analyzing project opportunities, executing complex Greenfield development, M&A projects, private equity, closing financial transactions and managing operations. Experience in the US, Europe, India, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Latin America. EXPERIENCE Senior Consultant Water and Sewer Rate Study - 2015 City of Hialeah, Public Works Department Prepared detailed analysis to establish five-year forecast of revenues required and rates needed for the City of Hialeah's water and sanitary sewer systems. Prepared all reports and, detailed financial support. Water and Sewer Rate Study - 2015 City of Miami Beach, Public Works Department Prepared detailed analysis to establish five-year forecast of revenues required and rates needed for the City of Miami Beach's water and sanitary sewer systems. Prepared all reports and, detailed financial support. Senior Consultant Satellite City Sewer Cost Allocation Study - 2015 City of Miami Beach, Public Works Department Prepared detailed cost of service study to determine appropriate level of charges for the City's wholesald ("satellite) customers. Prepared all reports will full detailed financial supporting documentation. Senior Consultant Sewer Rate Study - 2014 City of Miami Beach, Public Works Department Prepared detailed analysis to establish five-year forecast of revenues required and rates needed for the City of Miami Beach's sanitary sewer system. Prepared all draft and final reports, detailed financial support, and presented findings to the Finance Committee for recommendation of final rates to the full City Commission. Senior Manager Financial, Business and Strategic Development TAQA - Abu Dhabi National Energy Company, PJSC TAQA is a global energy company producing 135,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, with over 16,000 MW of gross generation capacity in operations and produces over 800 million gallons of water per day, Reporting to the Executive Officer, Head of Energy Solutions, Led the strategic, financial and business development effort for the newly created Energy Solutions business stream. Manager Financial Planning Nextera Energy Resources Corporate development, M&A, project development, financial planning and budgeting, corporate finance, treasury, credit rating agency relationship, regulatory filing and strategic planning. Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc, KARL B. HOLZENBERG Senior Financial/ Management Consultant EXPERTISE Financial Management including accounting, systems development, and regulatory reporting. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Senior Consultant Administrator - Manager City of Hialeah Providing management services, on -site, directly supporting and supervising the Accounting Section of the Water and Sewer Department. Responsibilities include, the assigning and scheduling of work, reviewing and monitoring employee performance quality, and discussing with the Department Director personnel issues related to the Accounting Section. Coordinates with other sections of the Department including Billing, Customer Service, Engineering and Operations to make sure that all administrative functions of the Department are carried on a timely, effective and efficient manner. In addition to providing an on -site staff member, provides coordination with the City's Finance Department, the Office of Management & Budget and the Information Technology Department. Provides information and support to facilitate the management requirements of these and other City Departments. Project Control Miami -Dade Water and Sewer Department Coordinated with the Client (Miami -Dade Water & Sewer Department) in the tracking of over $800 million in Capital Projects. Monitored construction funds and commitments including budget to actual analysis; reviewed client capital expenditure requisitions, notices to proceed and contract bid documents; reviewed and analyzed individual projects with respect to timing and accuracy of original estimates in order to adhere to settlement agreement and consent decree deadlines. Planned and implemented a project tracking database using Microsoft Access, reducing manual input and processing time of the above by 75%. Participated in the preparation of detailed cash flow and revenue bond drawdown schedules for multiple revenue bond funds. Instrumental in the implementation of policies and procedures within the Department with respect to capital expenditures to insure timely funding for current and future bond issues. System Development Participated in the development and implementation of numerous automated systems, including accounting and financial systems, cash flow and cost variance analyses, financial forecasts and projections, project tracking systems and database design. Responsibilities included user requirements definition, evaluation of software and hardware, system development, implementation and training. Senior Consultant Efficiency and Competition Miami -Dade County Water and Sewer Department Participated in coordination of nearly fifty employee and manager workshops to solicit input from employees to become more efficient. Directed, coordinated and conducted process improvement team workshops to develop implementation strategies. Performed financial analysis to aid in determination of competitiveness of Miami -Dade Water & Sewer Department. .41,1„ Milian, Swain dr Assncrates, Inc. MARIA E. BRAVO Senior Financial/ Management Consultant EXPERTISE Financial and management consulting, including property and fixed asset accounting, continuing property records, construction management administration, financial and operational forecasting, cost of service for private and public utility related industries, and systems development. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Management / Utility Accounting and Financial Reporting Provide management consulting services to private and public utility companies. Organize, prepare, and monitor operating, departmental, and capital expenditure forecasts. Monitor and advise as to internal accounting and administrative controls. Analyze capital expenditures and maintain continuing property records. Responsible for the preparation of corporate and regulatory financial reports. Directly supervised entire accounting, rate regulation, budgeting, and cash management departments for water, wastewater, and LP gas utilities throughout the state of Florida, Provide financial, management and quality control support to various divisions within the Miami -Dade Water and Sewer Department including the Financial Division, the Engineering Division, the Construction Management Division, and the Planning Division. Previous tasks performed include monitoring construction funds and commitments including expenditures against budget, reviewing all capital expenditure requisitions, notices to proceed and contract bid documents; reviewed and analyzed individual projects with respect to timing and accuracy of original estimates in order to adhere to settlement agreement and consent decree deadlines. Has participated in numerous special projects, including the Financial Accounting System Steering Committee, and has advised Finance and Budget management on many aspects of utility accounting as well as acted as liaison between them and the Engineering and Planning Divisions.Participate in the identification of funding requirements to finance capital improvement projects for several water and wastewater utilities, providing support in the procurement of funds and monitoring their use. Analyzed potential acquisitions and disposition of capital assets. Participated in the negotiations and due diligence related to the disposition of various utility companies. Construction Management Administration Participated on project for the Office of County Attorney, Miami -Dade County, assisting counsel and Miami Dade Water and Sewer Department management in the investigation and preparation of possible litigation related to the Department's Pump Station Improvement Program (PSIP). This program comprised over 450 separate construction contracts consisting in the rehabilitation or replacement of over 350 pump stations and 50 miles of associated force mains. Provided support in arbitration proceedings with one of the major contractors for the PSIP. Additional tasks performed for the PSIP included the review of all project documents, including contract documents, contractors' invoices, change orders, inspectors reports, and project certifications. Participated in the preparation of project closeout guidelines and the review and monitoring of actual closeout as well as the assessment to identify high -risk areas such as risk of fraud and vulnerability to errors and irregularities including potential overpayment to contractors and/or overcharges by contractors. Participated in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to support the project control team providing Program Management and Construction Management for the City of Fort Lauderdale WaterWorks 2011, a program that includes approximately $555 million in utilities infrastructure repair, replacement and upgrades. System Development Participate in the development and implementation of numerous automated systems, including accounting and financial systems, utility billing, project tracking, property accounting and databases. Responsibilities have . included user requirements definition, evaluation of software and hardware, development of system, and system implementation and training. Milian, Swain &Assodates, Inc. JULIO Ma MENACHE Director— Civil and Municipal Engineering EXPERTISE Mr, Menache has over 27 years of experience with Design of Civil Infrastructure in South Florida (Master Planning, Design, Specifications, Civil/Environmental Permitting, Bidding and Construction Phases) for Private and Public Sector projects in South Florida. Below is a summary of recent major projects he has managed during his 17 year tenure with MSA. EXPERIENCE Miami -Dade Co. Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department (MDPROS) - Staffing and Procedure Review Senior Project Manager developing a recommended intra- area division of work between the Planning Division and the Engineering Division of MDPROS. Met with staff, developed recommended flowchart, presented to Department management. Miami -Dade Co. Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department (MDPROS) - Tree Island Park — Public Right of Way Improvements, Miami, Florida Senior Project Manager for the civil and environmental engineering services provided to MDPROS for the design of roadway improvements within the existing public road rights of way directly adjacent to the Tree Island Park property. Miami -Dade County Park, Recreation and Open Spaces Department (MDCPROS) — Design Criteria for Southridge Park Stadium Bleachers; Phase II, Miami, Florida Project Manager - Managing the preparation of Civil Design Criteria Documents for the development of Phase II of the Southridge Park Stadium Bleachers. The project entails construction of new soccer/football bleachers, concession and restroom facilities and a new parking lot. MSA is participating in the development of the site civil design criteria drawings and specifications. Miami -Dade County Aviation Department - MIA Commissary Building, Miami, Florida Project Manager responsible for the Engineering Services provided to MDAD for the paving, grading and drainage improvements at the existing Commissary Building Parking Lot in Miami International Airport. Services included design, permitting and construction phase services. Miami -Dade Aviation Department - MIA Fuel Truck Parking Facility, Miami, Florida Project Manager responsible for the professional engineering services provided to MDAD for paving, grading and drainage improvements to the existing MIA — Fuel Truck Parking Facility, located at Miami International Airport. Miami, Florida Project Manager - Managed the preparation of construction documents for the construction of traffic calming and roadway and drainage improvements to Manor Lane from the intersection with. SW 79th Street to the south right of way of SW 72nd Street (Sunset Drive). City of South Miami Public Works Department - Snapper Creek Drainage & Traffic Improvements, Miami, Florida Project Manager - Managed the preparation of construction documents for the construction of traffic calming and roadway and drainage improvements to SW 84th Street, SW 85th Street, SW 59th Avenue and SW 58th Avenue. Design Services include new Traffic Roundabouts at SW 84th Street and SW 85th Streets conforming to MD County Traffic Section requirements. As project manager, Mr Menache performed QC Reviews of the construction drawings and specifications and cost estimates as well as conducting Public meetings with the area residents and merchants affected by the new project. Milian. Swain &Associates, inc. City of Miami Request for Qualifications Nog 501331 Finance & Economics Category Past Performance and Experience Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. has performed Finance and Economics services for the 26 years since it was fanned, but its staff has worked in this area for far longer. Five employees who work exclusively on financial and management services for private and public sector clients. Our particular capabilities, as demonstrated on the following pages, include: • Rates, fees and cost recovery • Bond support • Cost allocation • Risk • Fiscal Controls • Market and industry analysis • Economic development planning Milian.Swain &Associates, Inc. SEWER REVENUE REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR CITY OF MIAMI BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Firm Name: Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. Client Name: City of Miami Beach Client Address: 1700 Convention Center Drive Miami Beach, FL 33130 Client Telephone No: (305) 673-7080 Client Contact Person: Eric Carpenter E-Mail: ericcarpenter(cr�,miarnibeachfl.gov Type of Service: Sewer Rate Services Professional Fees: $18,500 Start Date: June 2014 Completion Date: September 2014 Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. (MSA) provided a rate study and analysis to the City of Miami Beach (City). The City recognized that its sewer operations may have a revenue shortfall in the fiscal year ("FY") 2013-2014 and subsequently for FY 2014-2015 without a rate modification. Therefore, MSA reviewed financial information readily available to determine the potential level of the shortfall, and the estimated percentage increase in existing sewer rates to compensate for that shortfall for FY 2014 - 2015. MSA scope of services included: MSA obtained and compiled readily available relevant financial and operational information required to determine the current revenue level and to estimate the shortfall in revenues. The annual revenue requirements for wastewater services were estimated. Considering the City's projected growth, capital improvement plan, projected annual debt service obligations for the FY 2014-2015, MSA determined whether or not current fee levels were adequately covering the required capital and operations and maintenance costs incurred in providing wastewater services, while meeting debt service requirements. Specific individual tasks provided included: Data Collection MSA began the sewer rate review by providing the City with a data request list. The list included operational and financial, data for the wastewater systems as well as broader financial planning and policy information. MSA reviewed the material and added our understanding of the City's wastewater utility. Specific data needed included: • Most recent audited financial statements and selected supporting records • Current year financial statements, in.cluding variances from budget • Budgets, forecast, and supporting documents for FY 2014-2015 • Capital improvement plan to cover FY 2014-2015 • Customer historical and future growth projections • Pertinent laws, Ordinances, rules and regulations, contracts, and other policy establishing documents Review of Existinx' Data and Determination of Revenue Requirements MSA reviewed documents and input provided by the City. We discussed with staff other major assumptions to be considered in the review, including fiscal policies that influence the projected financial results. This included projected growth in customers and usage for both the water and wastewater systems, that have been developed based on recent historical trends and related planning documents, capital improvement plans, etc. Potential changes in City fiscal policies, Milian, Swain &Associates, Inc. SEWER REVENUE REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR CITY OF MIAMI BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT growth and usage assumptions, schedules for capital outlays and their funding were also considered. The projected revenue requirements included provisions for: • Operation and maintenance costs • Administrative costs • Renewaland replacement costs • Equity-fimded capital outlays • Debt -funded capital outlays, including existing outstanding debt service and projected debt for bonds and loans anticipated to fund future CIP projects, if any • Any other financial commitments identified Project Revenues under Existing Rates and Estimate Needed Increase MSA compared the projected revenues under the current rates and fees, including impact fees, with the revenue requirements under the capital and operating forecast. The need for, magnitude of, and timing of any rate revenue adjustments needed to cover the projected costs was estimated. Draft and Final Reports Preparation MSA prepareddraft and final rate study reports. MSA participated as desired by the City in presenting the study recommendations to the City Administration, and incorporated City comments onthe draft report in the Final Report. Presentation of Results The support of decision -makers and customers is critical to the successful implementation of rate and charge programs. MSA attended a meeting of the City Commission to respond to question that may have been raised. Comparison of Rates with Other Utilities MSA performeda comparison with utilities by selecting those with readily available rate information, and incorporated the results as a table in the report. Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. was the prime contractor for this project. Results: The recommended rate increase was approved by the City Commission and implemented effective October 1, 2014. The scheduled completion time and budgets approved by the client were met for this project. sf Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc, CITY OF HIALEAH — TWENTY-YEAR FINANCIAL REVIEW — CONSTRUCTION & OPERATION OF FLORIDAN AQUIFER REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER TREATMENT PLANT Firm Name: Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. Projected Budget: $26,535 Client Name: City of Hialeah Actual Cost: $26,535 Client Address: 501 Palm Avenue Start Date: 2006 Hialeah, Florida 33010 Completion Date: 2007 Client Telephone No.: (305) 556-3800 Key Individuals: Deborah Swain and Maria E. Client Contact Person: Armando Vidal, P.E, Bravo Type of Service: Financial Study Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. (MSA), conducted a financial analysis to determine the feasibility of constructing an Upper Floridian Aquifer reverse osmosis water treatment plant by the City of Hialeah (City) to deteun.ine whether the City should proceed with the construction of the facility and the most appropriate capacity and phasing of the plant. MSA's scope of services included the following tasks: 1. Obtain necessary financial and engineering information from the City and its consultants 2. Prepare calculations and workpapers necessary to complete a review of the financial impact of the cost of construction and operation of a various capacities up to a 40 mgd reverse osmosis water treatment plant on the City's water and sewer rate structures 3. Analyzed various scenarios considering different phasing schedules for the construction of the plant and several funding sources 4. Participate, as necessary, in telephone / email communications to complete review 5. Prepare schedules to be incorporated in a "Conceptual Cost Opinion" report from the City's engineering consultant to the City 6. Review and provide comments on pertinent sections of the report to the City. Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc.. was the subcontractor for this project. Results: The City of Hialeah proceeded with the construction of the water treatment plant, and it is now fully operational. The scheduled completion time and budgets approved by the client were met for this project. Milian, $wal4 Assodlates, Inc. MDWASD— WASTEWATER REUSE FEASIBILITY STUDY UPDATE Firm: Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. Client: Miami Dade Water & Sewer Department/Ecology & Environment, Inc. (Prime) Client Address: 3071 SW 38th Avenue, Miami, FL 33146 Client Telephone No.: (786) 552-8156 Contact Person: John Renfrow, P.E. Type of Service: Environmental Engineering Services Project Cost: 94,000 Start Date: August 2005 Completion Date: May 2007 Key Individual: Arsenio Milian, P.E., Deborah Swain Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. (MSA) was retained by Ecology & Environment, Inc to assist Miami Dade Water and Sewer Department (MDWASD) in the completion of a Wastewater Reuse Feasibility Study Update. MSA scope of services for this project include: Wastewater Reuse Feasibility Study (WRFS): Within this task, MSA was responsible for the following assignments: Reviewed current and proposed regulations and policies from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), FDEP, SFWMD and DERM and provided a document that summarizes relevant information. Assisted during the process of Identifying and Defining Potential Major Users that may be suitable for reuse and build upon information developed in the 1998 Reuse Study. Determined and evaluated costs of each alternative using present worth analysis Prepared the sections of. the Resuse Feasibility report in accordance with FDEP guidelines. Prepared Updated Reuse Feasibility Report and attend progress meetings Other Services provided by MSA include: Facilitated stakeholders meetings including regulators and other parties Attended Board of County Commission Committee meetings to respond to questions regarding the reuse plan Attended meetings with regulators in support of work effort Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. was the subcontractor for this project. Results: The Reuse Feasibility report was prepared in accordance with FDEP guidelines The scheduled completion time and budgets approved by the client were met for this project. Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. CITY OF FT. LAUDERDALE WATER & SEWER REVENUE BONDS FEASIBILITY REPORT Firm Name: Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. Client Name: City of Fort Lauderdale/ CH2M HILL (Prime) Client Address: 200 North Andrews Avenue, Suite 300, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Client Telephone No.: (954) 522-2604 Client Contact Person: Jorge Holguin, (954) 828-9880 Prime Contact Person: Luis Rioseco, (954) 214-9980 Type of Service: Feasibility Report for Bonding/Securing Funding Projected Budget: $43,818 Actual Cost: $43,818 Start Date: 2003 Completion Date: 2003 Key Individuals: Deborah Swain and Cynthia Yapp The City of Fort Lauderdale (City) authorized CH2M HILL, along with Milian, Swain, and Associates, Inc. and Faucher Management Group, Inc. to provide support to the City bond and disclosure council in preparation for the placement of the $90,000,000 Water and Sewer Revenue Bond Series 2003 (the "Series 2003 Bonds"). The City proposed to issue the Series 2003 Bonds to provide funds for planned capital improvements to the City's existing water and sewer system. MSA prepared financial schedules and financial forecast models to depict the City's capability to repay the bonds. We participated in meetings with Bond Counsel and the City Treasurer, and assisted in the presentation to bond rating agencies. MSA assisted in the preparation of the Engineer's Report for Series 2003 Bonds, analyzing the feasibility of the issuance of approximately $90 million in Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2003 by the City. The purpose of this report was to provide information pertinent to the issuance of the Series 2003 Bonds for inclusion in the Official Statement for. the Series 2003 Bonds. The report described the City's Public Services Department organization and management, and the Water and Sewer Systems respective service areas, facilities, operations, capital improvement program, and historical and projected financial performance. Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. was the subcontractor for this project. Results: Bonds of $90,000,000 were successfully placed to fund the Waterworks 2011 Program. The scheduled completion time and budgets approved by the client were met for this project. Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. CITY OF FORT LAUDER.DALE WATER AND WASTEWATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN Firm Name: Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. Client Name: City of Ft. Lauderdale/ CH2MRILL (Prime) Client Address: 200 N. Andrews Avenue, Suite 300, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301 Client Contact Person: Jorge Holguin, (954) 828-9880 Prime Contact Person: Luis Rioseco, (954) 214-9980 Type of Service: City of Fort Lauderdale Water and Wastewater Capital Improvement Funding and Financial Management Plan Projected Budget: Approximately $125,000/year Actual Cost: Approximately $125, 000/year Start Date: 2001 Completion Date: 2010 Key Individuals: Deborah Swain, Cynthia Yapp, Karl Holzenberg, and Maria Bravo In 2001, the City Commission of the City of Fort Lauderdale (City) endorsed implementation of a 20-year Water and Wastewater Master Plan, with the majority of the recommended improvements being implemented in the first ten years. This ten-year program has been named the Water and Wastewater Capital Improvement Program (WaterWorks 2011). In conjunction with the Master Plan and WaterWorks 2011, the City Commission endorsed a financial plan to fund the planned improvements. MSA developed a financial funding plan for the Capital Improvement Program utilizing conventional public utility construction resources such as user rates, capital expansion and connection fees, state revolving loan funds, and bond financing. The plan was developed in coordination with. City staff and PMT members. MSA developed and maintains a detailed financial model of the proposed expenditures and the funding plan for the expenditures. This model provides a detailed analysis of the current year and the year -ahead expenditures versus proposed funding sources, as well as an overall summary of the anticipated funding in annual segments over a rolling five-year period through the completion of the program. The model is updated on a quarterly basis as expenditures are recorded, and the adequacy of year -ahead funding is confirmed by written report to the PMT. MSA also assists the City in the procurement of funding through the State Revolving Loan Fund and attends status meetings with the PMT to report on progress on the funding plan activities and to coordinate and revise the plan in accordance with possible changes in construction phasing. MSA works with the PMT identifying sources and developing written plans for securing grants and alternative funding for capital improvements, sewer customer connection fees, and sewer customer connection costs. Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. was the subcontractor for this project. Results: Issuance of $90 million Series 2003 City of Fort Lauderdale Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds and $1 million in State Revolving Loan funding. The scheduled completion time and budgets approved by the client were met for this proj ect. Milian, Swain & Assodates, Inc. CITY OF HIALEAH DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SEWERS WATER AND SEWER RATE STUDY Firm Name: Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. Client Name: City of Hialeah Department of Water and Sewers Client Address: 3700 W 4THAvenue Hialeah, EL 33012 Client Contact Person: Armando Vidal, P.E., Director Client Telephone No: (305) 556-3800 Type of Service: Water and Sewer Rate Study Start Date: 2010 Completion Date: 2012 Key Individuals: Debbie Swain, Maria Bravo and Cynthia Yapp Milian, Swain, & Associates, Inc. (MSA) performed an analysis and review of the records of the City of Hialeah (City) to determin.e the level of revenues and resulting rates required to meet its obligations with respect to providing water and sewer services. The following tasks were executed to achieve this goal: MSA staff met with City staff and designated representatives to identify data needs and gather the necessary information to perform the study. Data analyzed included FY 2009 and FY 2010 Budget and supporting records, Capital Plan for FY 2009 and FY 2010 and beyond, customer billing data for a recent 12-month period, historical and projected water and sewer flows, customer growth projections and pertinent ordinances. MSA reviewed and analyzed the data obtained to determine revenue requirement and funding requirem.ents for capital projects for the year 2010. A financial plan review meeting was held with City staff to review other major assumptions to be considered in the analysis and fiscal policies that influenced the projected financial results. The review included projected growth in customers and usage for both the water and wastewater systems, that had been developed based on recent historical trends and related planning documents, capital improvement plans, etc. Potential changes in City fiscal policies, growth and usage assumptions, schedules for capital outlays and their funding were also considered. MSA developed projected cash flows, expenditures, and revenue requirements for the capital and operating cost scenario identified for evaluation. MSA usedproven methods, based on experience and industry guidance documents, to allocate costs between the water and wastewater systems. Costs allocated to each system were then allocated to service functionsand customer groups, as pertinent. Based on the results of the cost - of -service analysis, MSA evaluated various rate options available to the City to improve its rate equity, revenue stability, and affordability for the utility's customers. This included a review and analysis of the existing water rate structure for effectiveness. The City's financial and policy objectives for its utility system were carefully considered in identifying and evaluating rate structure and fee options, within the range of generally acceptable utility rate -making practice. MSA made recommendations as to the appropriate rates, fees, and charges to generate those revenues. Said rates, fees, and charges included water service, sewer service, impact fees and miscellaneous service fees. Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. was the subcontractor for this project. Results: The City of Hialeah approved and implemented the rates recommended by Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. effective October 1, 2012 The scheduled completion time and budgets approved by the client were met for this proj ect. Ej j, „.. „.. Y' Milian, Swain &Associates, Inc. CITY OF H.IALEAH SOLID ASTE DEPARTMENT — FINANCIAL REVIEW Firm Name: Milian, Swain &Associates, Inc. Client Name: City of Solid Waste Dept. Prime Address: 3700 W 4th Avenue Hialeah, FL 33012 Prime Telephone No: (305) 556-3800 (x2515) Client Contact Person: Armando Vidal, PE Type of Service: Financial Review Services Projected Cost: $28,000 Start Date: 2012 Completion Date: 2013 Key Individuals: Deborah Swain, Karl Holzenberg On March 13, 2008, the City adopted Ordinance 08-19 which requires all private solid waste haulers operating within City limits to pay a franchise fee of $1,500.00 each year plus a percentage of quarterly gross receipts collected from accounts serviced within the City. The percentage amount applied to these receipts was 8 percent until June 30, 2009, increasing to 12 percent beginning July 1, 2009,15 percent beginning July 1, 2010,18 percent beginning July 1, 2011, and 21 percent beginning January 1, 2012. City records indicate that although the private waste hauler receipt fee percentage has increased, there has not been a corresponding increase in fee revenue received by the City. The City would like to insure that all private waste hauler revenue and fees have been collected in accordance with section 78-75 (b) of the adopted ordinance. Section 78-75 (b) (1) of the ordinance states that the franchisee shall allow for audit, inspection, and examination of their financial books, records and tax returns for purpose of verifying compliance with the ordinance. Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. (MSA) performed a financial review of the City of Hialeah's (City) Solid Waste department's private waste hauler revenue receipts and franchise fees. MSA performed a financial review to insure that all private waste hauler revenue and fees have been collected in accordance with section 78-75 (b) of the adopted ordinance. Specific Services provided by MSA include: • Reviewed written policies, procedures, and ordinances and meet with City staff if necessary to gain an understanding of the procedure for approval and use of private waste haulers in the City of Hialeah • Determined testing parameters, sample size, testing period and selection criteria for private waste haulers to be included in review • Obtained financial data from the City to determine revenues collected from private waste haulers during selected testing period • Obtained, evaluated and assess the City's procedures for collecting and recording of private waste hauler revenues and fees • Prepared written notices (data requests) to selected private waste haulers in order to obtain financial data for revenues collected from customers during a select period of time • Scheduled and attended data review site visits to selected private waste haulers • Prepared letter report documenting findings and recommendations • Met with City personnel to review findings and letter report Milian, Swain & Associates, inc. was the prime contractor for this project. Results: The City of Hialeah implemented procedures recommended by Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. to ensure that all fees are collected from private waste haulers. The scheduled completion time and budgets approved by the client were met for this project. Milian,$wain SAssocIntes, Inc, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PARKS DEPARTMENT - FORENSIC CONTRACT REVIEW Contractor Name: Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. Client Name: Miami -Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Client Address: 275 NW 2nd Street, Miami, Florida 33128-1794 Client Contact Person: Jack Kardys Telephone No.: (305) 755-7800 Type of Service: Forensic Contract Review Projected Budget: $145,000 Actual Cost: $145,000 Start Date: 2009 Completion Date: 2009 Key Individuals: Deborah Swain and Maria Bravo MSA conducted an independent management review and performance evaluation of the two capital improvement projects for the Miami -Dade Park and Recreation Department (MDPR). MSA met with MDPR personnel in order to obtain and compile relevant documentation required to perform the Independent Review. This encompassed thoroughly reviewing available documents; conducting interviews with the various parties involved with the projects, including both MDPR and the Contractor's staff as well as a representative of the contractor providing construction services for the project; generating reports listing findings and recommendations as they relate to these particular projects and finally recommending general improvements to the existing business processes and contract development and administration procedures. MSA reviewed contract documents and evaluated the performance of the contractor to determine if it was in compliance with contract documents, including timeliness of the various tasks required and whether lack of such caused MDPR any harm, monetary or otherwise; if fees charged were in accordance with the terms of the contract; and if MDPR staff assigned to the two projects properly documented any issues related to the performance of the contractor and provided adequate and timely feedback as issues became apparent. MSA reviewed copies of all transmittals and pertinent information relayed during the course of the projects to ascertain if proper management and administration of the projects was performed by MDPR over the Contractor, if proper management and administration of the construction contract were performed by the Contractor acting as Construction Managers on behalf of MDPR, if after evaluating the issues encountered in each project, construction change orders were required as the result of poor design, poor construction coordination, lack of timely response to the contractor, poor investigation and negotiation with the contractor, and lack of follow-up on the part of the Contractor, among others; and if there is any validity to claims for recovery of costs and expenses related to the performance of either party. MSA reviewed existing business processes and contract administration procedures using activity modeling to develop accurate description of the activities performed, allowing us to analyze each task within the process. We developed a process flow chart as well as a narrative to include the baseline activity model which provideda description of the way activities are currently performed. In addition to providing a means for bounding, validating, and analyzing activities, the model also provided performance measures. MSA provided a proposed procedural changes to improve efficiency and internal controls based on the target activity model. Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. was the subcontractor for this project. Results: MDPR was provided documentation to support litigation or settlement with. the Contractor, and recommended procedural. changes. The scheduled completion time and budgets approved by the client were met for this project. SA Milian, Swain & Assodates, Inc. CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE -- FA.CILIT1.ES OPTIMIZATION AND REENOINEERINO SERVICES Firm Name: Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. Client Name: City of Ft. Lauderdale - Department of Public Services/CH2MHILL (Prime) Client Address: 100 N. Andrews Avenue Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 Client Contact Person: Jorge Holguin Telephone No.: (954) 828-5675 Prime Contact: Luis Rioseco (954) 214-9980 Type of Service: Facilities Optimization and Re - engineering Services Projected Budget: $50,000 Actual Cost: $50, 000 Start Date: 1998 Completion Date: 1999 Ivey Individuals: Deborah Swain, Cynthia Yapp, and Maria Bravo Milian Swain & Associates, (MSA) assisted CH2M HILL by establishing baseline costs for activities targeted for re -engineering, and identifying a mechanism to measure success as the City of Fort Lauderdale Department of Public Services commenced a full. scale Efficiency Program in its Water and Wastewater Utilities. MSA's scope of services included the following: Meetings and Events - MSA participated in meetings with members of the project team, including the Re -Engineering Steering Committee Utilizing Empowerment (R.E.S.C.U.E.), other City staff, and other City representatives for the purpose of coordinating activities. Cost Accounting System — MSA identified and evaluated areas in the accounting system where changes were needed to facilitate cost of unit processes including: • Defining the organizational area(s) involved in each major activity and type of involvement in order to define the process and organization boundaries. • Reviewing the chart of accounts and the responsibility structure to determine the correlation between responsibility centers and the production units identified. • Reviewing the current accounting system structure and determining the capability to amend this structure. • Making recommendation for modifications to the current accounting system to aid in monitoring the cost effectiveness of any recommended changes to the operations and maintenance programs. Performance Measures - MSA determinedcurrent performance levels and defined measures of performance, including evaluating the existing standards of process performance and making recommendations of new measures of performance, where necessary. Determine Baseline Conditions to Measure Immediate Goals - Data, Existing Systems - MSA identified the information needed to measure and manage the performance of several processes and added steps to a process, as needed, to capture, assemble, and disseminate the needed information, including: • Reviewing the activities of each process, evaluating time, cost, difficulty, risks involved, and analyzing the impact on the value-added worth of the process. • Developing mechanisms for capturing operating statistics and cost information to be used for standard cost comparison. i , , , , , ..,, Mili»e. Swain`& Associates, Inc. CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE FACILITIES OPTIMIZATION AND REENGINEERING SERVICES • Developing standard costs/performance measures for each major activity of each process as well as mechanism for adjusting standard costs when necessary. • Developing reports that compare actual performance with goals. • Developing -short term and long-term solutions to enable the Department to track cost of processes. • Identifying measures of productivity and benefits to be gained. Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. was the subcontractor for this project. Results: Five (5) Process Improvement Teams implemented efficiency strategies and were able to measure the cost savings through use of the system identified by MSA. The scheduled completion time and budgets approved by the client were met for this project. Milian, Swain & Asoela¢es, inc. BROWARD COUNTY — WATER & SEWER REVENUE BONDS FEASIBILITY REPORT Firm Name: Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. Client Name: Broward County - Office of Environmental Services/Hazen and Sawyer P.C. (Prime) Client Address: 2555 W. Copans Road, Pompano Beach, FL 33069 Client Telephone No: (954) 831-0909 Contact Person: E. R. Neff Type of Service: Feasibility Report for Bonding Projected Budget: $18,854 Actual Cost: $18,854 Start Date: 2003 Completion Date: 2003 Key Individuals: Debbie Swain and Cynthia Yapp Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. (MSA) aided Hazen and Sawyer, P.C., in the development of a feasibility report as part of an. Appendix to the Official Statement prepared by Broward County in connection with the issuance of its Water and Sewer Utility Revenue and Revenue Refunding Bonds. The work included analyzing and reporting financial data for the existing water and wastewater system in Broward County. The report provided the following: • A review of the management and organization of the Office of Environmental Services (OES), which operates the water and wastewater utility system. • .A physical description andassessment of the condition of the water and wastewater system. • A financial review of the system to ensure that bond coverage, insurance requirements, and future system needs were adequately anticipated. • A financial review of the proposed sale of Series 2003 Revenue and Revenue Refunding Bonds. • A. summary of projections of future demands on the Utility, projections of revenue and expenses, and a review of the planned capital improvements. The report described the proposed improvements to be funded and the feasibility of the Utility to meet its current and future fiscal obligations. Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. was the subcontractor for this project. Results: Broward County Issued its Series 2003 Revenue and Revenue Refunding Bonds. The scheduled completion time and budgets approved by the client were met for this project. Milian, Swain & Associatts, Inc. City of Miami Request for Qualifications No. 501331 Please see enclosed disc for Sample Work Product in reference to the Finance & Economics Category Milian, Swain& Associates, Inc. 401 z,.o,, City of Miami Request for Qualifications No. 501331 Finance & Economics Category Relevant Expertise Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. (MSA) has provided Financial and Management Consulting Services to private, public, and municipal clients since its incorporation in January 1989. Even prior to 1989, all key members of our financial and management consulting staff worked together in various capacities for one of the largest developers in Florida, thus providing our clients with a team that has proven itself by working together over many years. Our clients have included the following, as well as many others. Miami -Dade County • Aviation Department - Revenue Component of Development Plan • Environmental Resources Management - County -wide Stormwater Utility • Information Technologies Department • Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department • Police Department • Public Works and Solid Waste Department - Cost Allocation Study • Water and Sewer Department - Financial, System Development, Rate Studies City of Miami - Telecommunications Easement Fee City of Coral Gables Stormwater Utility City of Hialeah - Administration Management, Stormwater Utility City of Miami Beach - Stormwater Utility Fees City of North Miami Beach - Water and Sewer Rates City of Fort Lauderdale Water and Sewer Financial Planning, Project Controls, Capital Planning Broward County - Bond Feasibility, Annual Engineers Report The firm's main office location is 2025 SW 32nd Avenue, Miami, Florida. This is the location from which the work is to be completed. Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. ineer%n ;IVfana :g: kinancral/'ivaanagement. Consultant City of Miami Request for Qualifications No. 501331 Finance & Economics Category Staff Qualifications Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. has performed Finance and Economics Services for the 26 years since it was formed, but its staff has worked in this area for far longer. Five employees who work exclusively on financial and management services. The specific assignments for each of our staff is shown below. The following pages provide more detailed information about each of the individuals. Years of Rate & Bond Cost Market Economic Employee Title Experience Fees Support Allocation Analysis Planning Other Vice President - Financial and Management Deborah Swain Consultant 38 X X X X X X Senior Management Marla Bravo Consultant 40 X X X X Senior Management Karl Holzenberg Consultant 30 X X X X Senior Financial Jose Quesada Consultant 30 X X X X X Senior Financial Cynthia Yapp Consultant 30 X X X X X Milian, Swain & Assodates, Inc. ARSENIO MILIAN, P-E, President EXPERTISE Mr. Milian has over 40 years of experience in Environmental and Civil Engineering, management, design, permitting and operation of utility and solid waste systems. Below is a summary of recent major projects he has worked on. EXPERIENCE Member of the Sea Level Rise Task Force Committee Miami -Dade County - Florida The Sea Level Rise Task Force Committee is responsible for providing a comprehensive and realistic assessment of the likely and potential impacts of sea level rise and storm surge on vital public services and facilities, water and other ecological resources, waterfront property, real estate, and infrastructure over time. The Committee is constantly working in order to develop a set of recommendations relative to the Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP), Capital Facilities Planning, budgetary priorities and other County programs as necessary to ensure that Miami —Dade County is taking all appropriate actions to reduce its contributions to climate -induced sea level rise and to ensure its resiliency to that increase in sea level rise, storm surge and related impacts which are expected to occur. Miami -Dade Co. Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department (MDPROS) Tree Island Park — Public Right of Way Improvements Miami, Florida Principal Engineer for the civil and environmental engineering services provided to MDPROS for the design of roadway improvements within the existing public road rights of way directly adjacent to the Tree Island Park property. Principal in Charge Miami River Greenways —Miami-Dade County Public Works, FL Principal in Charge for the civil engineering services provided to the Miami River Greenways project. MSA was responsible for the permitting process of the project which entailed the connection of six (6) sites with walkways along the Miami River. Miami -Dade Aviation Department (MDAD MIA- Stormwater Sampling & Monitoring Program — Field & Reporting Services Miami, Florida Principal -in -Charge for the consulting services provided to MDAD for the stormwater sampling/monitoring program at Miami International Airport. The objective of this project was to monitor the water quality of the surroundings of the airport. It included the performance of monthly background sampling events, primary storm sampling events, secondary outfall sampling events and the best management practices sampling events, as well as the submission of several reports to MDAD for review and distribution to the appropriate regulatory agencies. Miami -Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) MIA- Regulatory Assistance Miami, Florida Project Manager in leading role assisting MDAD to obtain a South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) MSSW Permit for the Terminal Area at the Miami International Airport. Worked with the MDAD and SFWMD to establish terms for the permit. Was instrumental in obtaining the permit, allowing construction, which had been halted, to proceed. Was instrumental in obtaining permit terms that included more favorable sampling, monitoring and reporting procedures. This work effort led to the sampling, monitoring and reporting program that has been in place since that time. Milian, Swain Associates, ARSENIO MILIAN, Q.E. President Principal in Charge Stormwater Utility Systems Developed a preliminary needs analysis for several municipalities in Miami -Dade County by analyzing available information. Participated in the first phase of a stormwater utility system for Miami -Dade County, with responsibilities related to the analysis of administrative, operating and maintenance costs, prioritizing system requirements, and creation of stormwater utilities for the City of Coral Gables and the City of Miami Beach. Utility Management As former President of one of the largest privately -owned Utility Companies in the State of Florida, responsible for the preparation and control of all capital and operational budgets of the Utility Divisions. Directed, analyzed and made recommendations for long range planning, feasibility studies and rate increase applications. Defined organizational structure and achieved improved productivity. Responsible for the management and coordination of all engineering staff, establishment of basic design criteria to be used for all network systems and treatment facilities. Managed the operation and construction of the numerous water and wastewater treatment facilities for all Deltona Corporation planned communities in the State of Florida. Treatment processes included lime softening, iron removal, and different modes of the activated sludge treatment. Utility Alternative Revenue Sources Developed other revenue sources for water and wastewater utilities, in particular wastewater disposal products, including effluent and sludge, and supervised rate studies to support sales fees. Led and participated in negotiations with end users on pertinent issues including shared benefits, required utilization, and product quality and liability. Utility System Valuations Supervised and directed performance of system valuations, including performance of replacement cost studies, reproduction cost studies, and original cost studies. Engineering A General Planning, design and construction of land development, roadway, and drainage projects. Coordinated preparation of relevant parts of DRI for new developments. Worked closely with local, regional, state and federal agencies. Design of wastewater collection, pumping, treatment and disposal system and paving and drainage for large commercial business site. Participated and visited several Central and South American Countries in order to conduct on -site inspections and make recommendations for the preservation, protection and improvement of environmental quality of natural systems and existing wastewater systems, Water Systems - Community Development Resource management planning, design, construction and permitting of water systems including location and assessment of underground potable water sources, water supply wellfields, treatment, storage and high service pumping, transmission and distribution for all Deltona Corporation communities. Treatment systems included planning and design of lime softening and iron removal plants. Wastewater Systems Planning, design, construction and permitting of wastewater treatment plants ranging in capacities from .70 MGD to 2.5 MGD, included trickling filters, extended aeration, contact stabilization and activated sludge processes. Design, certification and construction management of wastewater collection systems, lift stations, and force mains. Solid Waste Participated in the development of a solid waste management master plan for Miami -Dade County, which required the assessment of alternatives to solid waste disposal. Responsibilities included providing information to the public, acting as liaison with Citizens' Task Force, organizing and supervising the waste stream composition analysis, establishing goals, objectives, and alternative evaluation criteria. MIIIan, Swain& Assodates, Inc. DEBORAH D. SWAIN Vice President EXPERTISE Ms. Swain is the Vice President and Principal of MSA's Financial and Management Consulting Services with over 35 years of experience specializing in utilities, including management, financial planning and modeling, accounting, systems development, rate regulation, rate design, revenue deficiency, and cost of service studies. EXPERIENCE Project Manager Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds — City of Hialeah Water and Sewers Department — FL Project Manager responsible for directing the work related to the services provided to the City of Hialeah Water and Sewers Department. MSA performed an assessment of the City's financial and operational condition of its water and wastewater system in support of its planned issuance of approx. $50 million in Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2011. Services provided included an evaluation of the systems owned and operated by the city of Hialeah; an analysis of the records and capital improvement programs of the City's department of Water and Sewers, physical inspection of certain water and sewer system facilities, and coordination with rating agencies, counsel, and bond purchasers. Project Manager Financial Feasibility for New RO Water Treatment Plant City of Hialeah — Hialeah, FL Responsible for conducting a financial analysis to determine the feasibility of constructing an Upper Floridian Aquifer reverse osmosis water treatment plant. Analyzed various scenarios considering different phasing schedules and several funding sources. Results will be used by the City to determine whether they will proceed with the construction of the facility, and the appropriate phasing. Project Manager Alternative Water Supply Master Plan Miami -Dade Water and Sewer Department Directing the firms work efforts on several tasks as a subconsultant on the Water Master Plan Team. Primary responsibilities include overseeing development of the monitoring plan for the Coastal Wetlands Rehydration Demonstration Project, research and investigation of large scale aquifer recharge opportunities in South Miami -Dade County and in the Bird Drive Basin, and serve in the lead role in planning and facilitating large scale stakeholder meetings. Project Manager Wastewater Reuse Feasibility Study and Alternative Water Supply Plan Miami -Dade County Water and Sewer Department Directed the financial component of the Reuse Feasibility and Alternative Water Supply Study, including an analysis of the impact on user rates and impact and/or mitigation fees. Directed the public and regulator input workshops by providing facilitation and coordination. Evaluated potential major users by reviewing current large potable water customers, obtaining input from Miami -Dade Parks and Recreation, and other potential user groups. Project Manager Economic Analyses City of Miami Public Works Department Established telecommunication permit fee to charge to private telecommunication companies and toll providers for the use of City of Miami easements, in compliance with Florida Statutes. 541 Milian, Swain & Assndakes, lnr. DEBORAH D, SWAIN Vice President Project Manager Waterworks 2011 City of Ft, Lauderdale Water and Sewer Department Directing the financial component of the City's Water and Wastewater ten-year $700 million Capital Program (Waterworks 2011). The financial plan includes a combination of user fees, connection charges, capital expansions fees, revenue bonds and state revolving fund bonds, and grants. Directed the development of rates, the development and implementation of connection fees, and the development and implementation of miscellaneous charges and capital expansion fees. Project Manager Bond Financial Feasibility City of Ft. Lauderdale Water and Sewer Department Directed the financial component of the City of Fort Lauderdale Water and Sewer Department's Bond Feasibility Report in support of the issuance of approximately $90 million Revenue Bonds. Project Manager Bond Feasibility Broward County Water and Sewer Department Directed the financial component of Broward County Water and Sewer Department's Bond Feasibility Report in support of the issuance of approximately $100 million Revenue Bonds. Project Manager Annual Report Broward County Water and Sewer Department Directed the preparation of Broward County Water and Wastewater Engineer's Annual Report in compliance with Bond Resolutions. Lead Senior Consultant Contract Management — Post Construction Contract Analysis & Forensic Accounting Services Miami Dade County Water & Sewer Department Participated on project for Miami -Dade County, requiring investigation, analysis, financial determination, and preparation of possible litigation related to the Water and Sewer Department's Pump Station Improvement Program (PSIP). The project required reviewing contracts, payments, invoices, change orders and other documentation to determine potential overpayment under select contracts. Project Manager/ Lead Consultant Efficiency and Competition Miami -Dade County Water and Sewer Department Coordinated and conducted nearly fifty employee and manager workshops to solicit input from employees to become more efficient. Directed, coordinated and conducted process improvement team workshops to develop implementation strategies. Performed financial analysis to aid in determination of competitiveness of Miami -Dade Water & Sewer Department. Project Manager Stormwater Utility Systems City of Coral Gables,,Miami-Dade County, and City of Miami Beach Performed analysis of costs for recovery through user fees for several large systems, including Miami - Dade County, City of Coral Gables, and the City of Miami Beach. Developed a preliminary needs analysis for several municipalities in Miami -Dade County by analyzing available information, including the Cities of Hialeah, North Miami, Sweetwater, South Miami, and Medley. Evaluated alternative billing mechanisms, including utility user fees and special assessments, recommend appropriate mechanism. Assisted in establishment of billing, administrative, and customer service department for new stormwater management system in Miami -Dade County. Milian, Swaln&As dates,Inc, CYNTHIA YAPP Senior Financial/ Management Consultant EXPERTISE Utility rates design, cost of service study, and regulatory reporting; economic studies; procedure and systems development; and forecasting and financial accounting. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Utility Rate Studies Perform analyses to determine revenue requirement for private and public water and wastewater utilities, and stormwater utilities. Develop bill frequency analyses and rate design. development charges as well as ancillary charges. Calculate capacity and Perform detailed analyses of historical trends and future planned expansion to requirements for water and wastewater capital expansion fees. Issues considered improvement projections, customer growth, current expansion policies, comparable communities and other methods of cost recovery. Prepare minimum filing requirements for private utility rate increase applications, and reports required by economic regulators including the Florida Public Service Commission. Economic Studies forecast future include capital rates in other annual financial Perform analyses to determine financial impact of identified activities or alternative activities. Studies require selection, inventory, development, and analysis of social, socio-economic, and other factors. Participated in determination of revenue impact of expansion of runways and terminal area at Miami International Airport. This required identification of revenue sources, such as tax on fuels, lodging and goods used by tourists. Participated in the analysis of the impact of change in utility rate structure on low-income populations in Miami -Dade County. This entailed using census data to identify target geographical areas, selection of sample customers, collection of billing data and analysis of data. Determined potential financial impact of subsidy rates to selected low-income population in Miami -Dade County. Collect data from the Miami -Dade County Housing Agency and the US Census Bureau to find potential subsidy customers. Identified funding requirements to finance capital improvement projects for the Miami -Dade Water & Sewer Department Water Facilities Master Plan as well as developing capital improvement scenarios for financing, including debt service of existing bonds as well as future bond issues. Performed present worth analyses to determine revenue and capital improvement funding requirements for the South Florida Water Management District Basin Feasibility Study, and the Northern Palm Beach and Martin Counties Reclaimed Water Regional Conveyance System. Forecasting Develop and analyze profit plans, standards for cost accounting systems, cash flow analyses, cost variance analyses, financial forecasts, and projections. 541 Milian,Swain &Associates, Inc, JOSE QU'E.SADA, CFA Senior Financial/ Management Consultant EXPERTISE Mr. Quesada is a Senior executive with 25-year track record in the real estate, power and utility sector. Extensive experience in finance, accounting, assessing markets, analyzing project opportunities, executing complex Greenfield development, M&A projects, private equity, closing financial transactions and managing operations. Experience in the US, Europe, India, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Latin America. EXPERIENCE Senior Consultant Water and Sewer Rate Study - 2015 City of Hialeah, Public Works Department Prepared detailed analysis to establish five-year forecast of revenues required and rates needed for the City of Hialeah's water and sanitary sewer systems. Prepared all reports and, detailed financial support. Water and Sewer Rate Study - 2015 City of Miami Beach, Public Works Department Prepared detailed analysis to establish five-year forecast of revenues required and rates needed for the City of Miami Beach's water and sanitary sewer systems. Prepared all reports and, detailed financial support. Senior Consultant Satellite City Sewer Cost Allocation Study - 2015 City of Miami Beach, Public Works Department Prepared detailed cost of service study to determine appropriate level of charges for the City's wholesald ("satellite) customers. Prepared all reports will full detailed financial supporting documentation. Senior Consultant Sewer Rate Study - 2014 City of Miami Beach, Public Works Department Prepared detailed analysis to establish five-year forecast of revenues required and rates needed for the City of Miami Beach's sanitary sewer system. Prepared all draft and final reports, detailed financial support, and presented findings to the Finance Committee for recommendation of final rates to the full City Commission. Senior Manager Financial, Business and Strategic Development TAQA - Abu Dhabi National Energy Company, PJSC TAQA is a global energy company producing 135,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, with over 16,000 MW of gross generation capacity in operations and produces over 800 million gallons of water per day. Reporting to the Executive Officer, Head of Energy Solutions, Led the strategic, financial and business development effort for the newly created Energy Solutions business stream. Manager Financial Planning Nextera Energy Resources Corporate development, M&A, project development, financial planning and budgeting, corporate finance, treasury, credit rating agency relationship, regulatory filing and strategic planning. Milian, Swain &Associates, Inc. KARL B. HOLZENBERG Senior Financial/ Management Consultant EXPERTISE Financial Management including accounting, systems development, and regulatory reporting. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Project Control Waterworks 2011 City of Ft. Lauderdale Water and Sewer Department Participation in the team providing Program Management and Construction Management for the City of Fort Lauderdale WaterWorks 2011 (Program), a program that includes approximately $700 million in utilities infrastructure repair, replacement and upgrades. As Internal Control Analyst, was in charge of the development and implementation of a project control system for the Program. Responsible for verification of expenditure requisitions, change orders and claims from the Program's design consultants and construction contractors to determine accuracy and compliance with their respective contracts, conformance with internal policy and procedures as well as applicable laws and regulations. Additional responsibilities include coordination with the City's financial staff to facilitate processing of contractor and consultant invoices, to accurately record and categorize Program construction costs in accordance with the City's fixed asset reporting requirements and to serve in a support role during periodic audits of the Program Management Team's performance. Project Control Miami -Dade Water and Sewer Department Coordinated with the Client (Miami -Dade Water & Sewer Department) in the tracking of over $800 million in Capital Projects. Monitored construction funds and commitments including budget to actual analysis; reviewed client capital expenditure requisitions, notices to proceed and contract bid documents; reviewed and analyzed individual projects with respect to timing and accuracy of original estimates in order to adhere to settlement agreement and consent decree deadlines. Planned and implemented a project tracking database using Microsoft Access, reducing manual input and processing time of the above by 75%. Participated in the preparation of detailed cash flow and revenue bond drawdown schedules for multiple revenue bond funds. Instrumental in the implementation of policies and procedures within the Department with respect to capital expenditures to insure timely funding for current and future bond issues. Economic Studies Miami -Dade Water and Sewer Department Participated in the identification of funding requirements to finance capital improvement projects for several water and wastewater utilities, providing support in the procurement of funds and monitoring their use. Participated in Process Improvement Workshops resulting in over $4 million of savings for Miami -Dade Water & Sewer Department. Workshops involved leading team members to develop process flow charts, problem -solve, develop implementation plans and mechanism to measure success of plan to achieve efficiencies in the operations of the Department. SA Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. MARIA Ed BRAVO Senior Financial/ Management Consultant EXPERTISE Financial and management consulting, including property and fixed asset accounting, continuing property records, construction management administration, financial and operational forecasting, cost of service for private and public utility related industries, and systems development. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Management / Utility Accounting and Financial Reporting Provide management consulting services to private and public utility companies. Organize, prepare, and monitor operating, departmental, and capital expenditure forecasts. Monitor and advise as to internal accounting and administrative controls. Analyze capital expenditures and maintain continuing property records. Responsible for the preparation of corporate and regulatory financial reports. Directly supervised entire accounting, rate regulation, budgeting, and cash management departments for water, wastewater, and LP gas utilities throughout the state of Florida. Provide financial, management and quality control support to various divisions within the Miami -Dade Water and Sewer Department including the Financial Division, the Engineering Division, the Construction Management Division, and the Planning Division. Previous tasks performed include monitoring construction funds and commitments including expenditures against budget, reviewing all capital expenditure requisitions, notices to proceed and contract bid documents; reviewed and analyzed individual projects with respect to timing and accuracy of original estimates in order to adhere to settlement agreement and consent decree deadlines. Has participated in numerous special projects, including the Financial Accounting System Steering Committee, and has advised Finance and Budget management on many aspects of utility accounting as well as acted as liaison between them and the Engineering and Planning Divisions. Participate in the identification of funding requirements to finance capital improvement projects for several water and wastewater utilities, providing support in the procurement of funds and monitoring their use. Analyzed potential acquisitions and disposition of capital assets. Participated in the negotiations and due diligence related to the disposition of various utility companies. Utility Rate Analyses Perform cost of service studies and calculate user rates for several water and wastewater utilities, including Miami -Dade Water & Sewer Department. Perform impact fee studies for public and private utilities and prepare utility service availability policies. Calculate and determine telecommunication permit fees for the City of Miami. Participated in a study to analyze the impact of potential changes in utility rate structures on the low- income populations in Miami -Dade County. The study entailed using census data to identify target geographical areas, selection of sample customers, the collection of billing data and the analysis of the data. Monitored profitability of several liquefied petroleum gas companies and calculated user fees, taking into consideration such factors as competition, cost recovery, and federal regulations. Supervise and prepare rate increase applications filed under the Florida Public Service Commission and under various County Commissions. Supervise and prepare Florida Public Service Commission Annual Reports. File applications for original certificates for new utilities, and extension and grandfather certificates for existing utilities. Milian, 5waln & Associates, Inc. 3ULIOICI: MENACHE Director - Civil and Municipal Engineering EXPERTISE Mr. Menache has over 27 years of experience with Design of CMl Infrastructure in South Florida (Master Planning, Design, Specifications, Civil/Environmental Permitting, Bidding and Construction Phases) for Private and Public Sector projects in South Florida. Below is a summary of recent major projects he has managed during his 17 year tenure with MSA. EXPERIENCE Miami -Dade Co. Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department (MDPROS) - Tree Island Park — Public Right of Way Improvements, Miami, Florida Senior Project Manager for the civil and environmental engineering services provided to MDPROS for the design of roadway improvements within the existing public road rights of way directly adjacent to the Tree Island Park property. Miami -Dade Co. Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department Public Right of Way Improvements, Miami, Florida Senior Project Manager for the civil and environmental engineering services provided to MDPROS for the design of roadway improvements within the existing public road rights of way directly adjacent to the Tree Island Park property. (MDPROS) - Tree Island Park — Miami -Dade County Aviation Department - MIA Commissary Building, Miami, Florida Project Manager responsible for the Engineering Services provided to MDAD for the paving, grading and drainage improvements at the existing Commissary Building Parking Lot in Miami international Airport. Services included design, permitting and construction phase services. Miami -Dade Aviation Department - MIA Fuel Truck Parking Facility, Miami, Florida Project Manager responsible for the professional engineering services provided to MDAD for paving, grading and drainage improvements to the existing MIA — Fuel Truck Parking Facility, located at Miami International Airport. Miami, Florida Project Manager - Managed the preparation of construction documents for the construction of traffic calming and roadway and drainage improvements to Manor Lane from the intersection with SW 79th Street to the south right of way of SW 72nd Street (Sunset Drive). City of South Miami Public Works Department - Snapper Creek Drainage & Traffic Improvements, Miami, Florida Project Manager - Managed the preparation of construction documents for the construction of traffic calming and roadway and drainage improvements to SW 84th Street, SW 85th Street, SW 59th Avenue and SW 58th Avenue. Design Services include new Traffic Roundabouts at SW 84th Street and SW 85th Streets conforming to MDCounty Traffic Section requirements. As project manager, Mr Menache performs QC Reviews of the construction drawings and specifications and cost estimates as well as conducting Public meetings with the area residents and merchants affected by the new project. Miami -Dade County Park, Recreation and Open Spaces Department (MDCPROS) — Design Criteria for Southridge Park Stadium Bleachers; Phase II, Miami, Florida Project Manager - Managing the preparation of Civil Design Criteria Documents for the development of Phase II of the Southridge Park Stadium Bleachers. The project entails construction of new soccer/football bleachers, concession and restroom facilities and a new parking lot. MSA is participating in the development of the site civil design criteria drawings and specifications. • Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc, City of Miami, Florida Attachment A Price Proposal Schedule RFQ No.501331 The Proposer's price shall be submitted on this "Price Proposal Schedule", and in the manner stated herein. Proposer is requested to fill in the applicable blanks on this form and to make no other marks. PROPOSED RATES Proposer should list in the tables below not -to -exceed hourly rates for the various staff levels proposed to complete the services as stated in this Solicitation. Hourly rates shall apply to the applicable service category(ies) and shall only be completed for a proposal for those specific categories proposing on. The rates shall remain firm and fixed for the initial term of the Contract. The City reserves the right to negotiate the rates for renewal and/or extension periods. The positions identified in the following table by the Proposer should be the same as the personnel identified in the Proposer's Information under Key Personnel and Subcontractors Performing Services. The City expects that these personnel will be performing the services as needed under any Work Order. MAXIMUM PROPOSED HOURLY RATES Title of Personnel General Management Category Operations Category Finance Category President $ 250 $ $ 250 Vice President $ 200 $ $ 200 Senior Financial/ Management Consultant $ 150 $ $ 150 Engineering Director $ 175 $ $ 175 Support - Technical $ 100 $ $ 100 Support - Nontechnical $ 60 $ $ 60 Notes: 1. All out-of-pocket expenses, including materials, employee travel, per diem, and miscellaneous costs and fees, should be included in the Proposer's price, as they shall not be reimbursed separately by the City. 2. Notwithstanding the rates above, compensation to the selected Proposer shall be based on the projects assigned during the Work Order process. The selected Proposer shall not exceed the maximum hourly rates when calculating the not -to -exceed cost statement required for each work order. 3. Proposer may attach another sheet if necessary. 1 CITY OF MIAMI LOCAL OFFICE CERTIFICATION (City Code, Chapter 18,. Article III, Section 18-73) Solicitation Type and Number: RFQ No. 5 013 31 (i.e. TFQ/IFB/RFP/RFQ/RFLI No. 123456) Request for Qualifications for Miscellaneous Solicitation Title; Management Addvisory Consulting Svcs Milian, Swain, & Associates, Inc.(Bidder/Proposer) hereby certifies compliance with the Local Office requirements stated under Chapter 18/Article III, Section 18-73, of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended. Local office means a business within the city which meets all of the following criteria: •(1) Has had a staffed and fixed office or distribution point, operating within. a permanent structure with a verifiable street address that is located within the corporate limits of the city, for a minimum, of twelve (12) months :immediately preceding the date bids or proposals were received for the purchase or contract at issue; for purposes of this section, "staffed' shall mean verifiable, full-time, on -site employment at the local office for a minimum of forty (40) hours per calendar week, whether as a duly authorized employee, officer., principal or owner of the local business; a post office box shall not be sufficient to constitute a local office within the city; (2) If the business is located in the permanent structure pursuant to a lease, such lease must bein writing, for a term of no less than twelve (12) months, been in effect for no less than the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the date bids or proposals were received, and be available for review and approval by the chief procurement officer or its designee; for recently -executed leases that have been in effect for any period less than the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the date bids or proposals were received, a prior fully -executed lease within the corporate limits of the city that documents, in writing, continuous business residence within the corporate limits of the city for a term of no less than the twelve (12) Months immediately preceding the date bids or proposals were received shall be acceptable to satisfy the requirements of this section, and shall be available for review and approval by the chiefprocurement officer or its designee; further requirhig.that historical, cleared rent checks or other rent payment documentation it writing that documents local office tenancy shall be available for review and approval by the .chief procurement officer or its designee; (3) Has had, fox a ininimunn of twelve (12) months immediately preceding the date bids or proposals were received for the purchase or contract at issue, a current businesstax receipt issued by both the city and Miami - Dade County, if applicable; and (4) Has had, for a minimum of twelve (12) months immediately preceding the date bids or proposals were received for the purchase or contract at issue, any license .or certificate of competency and certificate of use required by either the city or Miami -Dade County that authorizes the performance of said business operations; and (5) Has certified in writing its compliance with theforegoing at the time of submitting its bid or proposal to be eligible for consideration under this section; provided,however, that the burden of proof to provide all supporting documentation in support of this local office certification is borne by the business applicant submitting a bid or proposal. 1 FORM -City of Mimi! Local Office Certification 7/22/2019 PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Bidder/Proposer Local Office Address: 2025 SW 32 Avenue - Miami, FL 33145 Does Bidder/Proposer conduct verifiable, full- time, on -site employment at the local office for a mirti-mum of forty (40) hours per calendar week? ! 1 YES — NO If Bidder/Proposer's Local Office tenancy is pursuant to a lease, has Bidder/Proposer -enclosedte_eopy-of the:lease.? F YES — — NO N/A*affidavit attached Has Bidder/Proposer enclosed a copy of the Business Tax Receipt (BTR) issued by the City of Miami and Miami -Dade County? City of Miami: M YES ____ NO _ Exempt Cite Exemption: Miami -Dade County: RI YES 1-^ .: N Exempt Cite Exemption: Has Bidder/Proposer enclosed a copy of the license, certificate of competency and certificate of use that authorizes the performance of Bidder/Proposer's business operations? YES . e. NO Bidder/Proposer's signature below certifies compliance with the Local Office requirements stated under Chapter 18/Article III, Section 18-73, of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended. Deborah Swain Print Name (Bidder/Proposer Authorized Representative) Signature 8/6/15 Date FORM-CIty of Mlaml Local Office Certification 7/22/2019 2 STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF Miami -Dade Certified to and subscribed before me this 6 day of August ,2015 , by Deborah D. Swain (NOTARY SEAL) Personally Kno (Signature of Notary Public -State of Florida am of Not nod Printe. or S EUNJCE rl �uD1Ic Type of Identification Produced :�; `' ,.fir M fYota cotnssxr 5 cation EUNICE IN. CHUNG Notary PuMIc - State of Florida. My Comm, Expires May 18.2017 Comm! onded otarY Through National N2 Assn. 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Far ore,n►gnnauon,visttwu�rw•miemidedegRaxcolfectar, (at of *liana CERTIFICATE OF USE FIRE SAFETY PERMIT BUSINESS NAME : DATE ISSUED: VALID FROM: ACCOUNT NUMBER: SERVICE ADDRESS: APPROVED USE: RESTRICTIONS: THIS IS NOT A BILL MILIAN SWAIN ASSOC INC 02/04/13 01/01/13 TO 09/30/13 359337- 183073 2025 SW 32 AV CU06-OFFICE BUILDINGS - C.U. • 'PLEASE DISPLAY THIS CERTIFICATE IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION AT OCCUPANCY ADDRESS, • FAVOR DE MOSTRAR ESTE CERTIFICADO EN UN SITIO VISIBLE EN LA DIRECCION DEL COMERCIO. NOTICE: • This certificate li Non -Transferable, If you relocate, sell lb( business, or change the type of business new certificate must be obtained fron Building and Zoning al 444 S.W. 2^ Avenue, 4lhFloor, Phone: (305)416-1199. Please note that this Certificate of Use expires on December 31,st of the effective year listed herein. Ensuring renewal by January 1st is the responsibility of the business entity. For further information you may call (305) 416-1570. Favor de tomar nota que este Certificado de Uso se vence el 31 de Diciembre de ano indicado. Asegurar Ia renovacion para el fro de Enero es Ia responsabilldad del negocio. Para mas informacion puede Ilamar al (305) 416-1570. Tanpri note byen setifika wap itilize-a ap ekspire jou 31 Desanm ane sa-a. Se responsability met biznis Ia you li renouvele-I jet Janvie ane kap vini-a. Si ou bezwen plis enfomasyon, ou ka rele nou nan: (305) 416-1570. OFFICE BUILDING LEASE — RENEWAL TERM STATEMENT Lessee: Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. 2025 SW 32nd Avenue Suite 110 Miami, Florida 33145 Commencement Date of Term: February 1991 Ending Date of Term: In accordance with Article, I, Section B, the term of this Lease shall be for a period of one year from the Commencement Date of Term, said initial one year term ending January 31, 1992. Furthermore, as stated in Article 1, Section C, provided that the Lessee is not in default under the terms and conditions of this Lease, this Lease is extended for a Term of one (1) consecutive year. Current Renewal Date: This Lease has been renewed each and every consecutive year from the date of completion of the initial one year term. The current Renewal term is the year commencing February 1, 2015 through and including January 31, 2016. Lessor Company: MB2S Enterprises, Inc., is owned in its entirety by Arsenio Milian and Deborah Swain, who are also the majority owners of Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. LESSOR: MB2S Enterprises, Inc. By: Arsenio Milian, President Date: August 6, 2015 LESSEE: Milian, Swain & Associates, Inc. By: Deborah Swain, i e President Date: August 6, 2015 A-7.7