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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBack-Up DocumentsTi ANNIE PEREZ, CPPO ARTHUR NORIEGA V. Director of Procurement City Manager June 13, 2025 Cristina Lago Law Office of Cristina Lago 2550 SW 3rd Avenue, Ste. 303 Miami, FL 33129-2065 RE: HEARING OFFICER POOL Dear Ms. Lago: SENT VIA EMAIL cristina(a)lagoandlago. com The City of Miami ("City") amended Chapter 18, Article 111, Section 18-104 (b) of the City of Miami Procurement Ordinance (attached) to establish a process for the adjudication of Bid Protests by a Hearing Officer. Considering your previous interest in working with the City, you have been identified as a potential candidate. The updated fee structure matches other governmental agencies in Miami -Dade County; $250.00 per hour, and in no event shall it exceed $3,000.00 per completed hearing. The City of Miami City Commission ("Commission") approval is required for the selection of Hearing Officers. It is the City's intention to bring the approval of the Hearing Officers to the Commission as soon as possible. Should you wish to be considered for this role with the City, please confirm your acceptance below. Send your confirmation via email to Mr. James Justin Griffin via email at igriffin(c�miamigov.com or fax to (305) 400-5078 no later than the close of business on June 20, 2025. You will receive official written notificra#�'on once the Commission approves the item confirming your selection. Yes, of Miami. Signature: Sincerely, ' Prin Name Annie Perez, CPPO Director / Chief Procurement Officer cc: Todd B. Hannon, City Clerk Thomas Fossler, Assistant City Attorney do agree to serve as a Hearing Officer/Examiner for the City Date: MEMBER PROFILE Cristina Maria Lago Member in Good Standing Eligible to Practice Law in Florida Bar Number: 76955 Mail Address: Law Office of Cristina Lago, P.A 2250 SW 3rd Ave Ste 303 Miami, FL 33129-2065 Office: 305-776-2774 Cell: 305-776-2774 - No Text Messages Fax: 305-854-5324 Email: cristina©lagoandlago.com Personal Bar URL: https://www.floridabar.org/mybarprofile/76955 vCard: el County: Miami -Dade Circuit: 11 Admitted: 04/16/2010 1O-Year Discipline History: None Law School: St. Thomas University School of Law The Find a Lawyer directory is provided as a public service. The Florida Bar maintains limited basic information about lawyers licensed to practice in the state (e.g., name, address, year of birth, gender, law schools attended, admission year). However, The Florida Bar allows individual attorneys the opportunity to add personal and professional information to the directory. The lawyer is solely responsible for reviewing and updating any additional information in the directory. The lawyer's added information is not reviewed by The Bar for accuracy and The Bar makes no warranty of any kind, express or implied. The Florida Bar, its Board of Governors, employees, and agents are not responsible for the accuracy of that additional information. Publication of lawyers' contact information in this listing does not mean the lawyers have agreed to receive unsolicited communications in any form. Unauthorized use of this data may result in civil or criminal penalties. The Find a Lawyer directory is not a lawyer referral service. lttg .afAlianti ANNIE PEREZ, CPPO ARTHUR NORIEGA V. Director of Procurement City Manager June 13, 2025 Darcee S. Siegel 169 Camden Drive Bal Harbour, FL 33154-1328 RE: VUJEARVNG Dear Ms. Siegel: 41) FI9CER FOOL SENT VIA EMAIL darcee.siegel(a�gmail.com The City of Miami ("City") amended Chapter 18, Article 111, Section 18-104 (b) of the City of Miami Procurement Ordinance (attached) to establish a process for the Adjudication of Bid Protests by a Hearing Officer. Since you have previously served as a Special Master for the City, you have been identified as a potential candidate. The updated fee structure matches other governmental agencies in Miami -Dade County; $250.00 per hour, and in no event shall it exceed $3,000.00 per completed hearing. The City of Miami City Commission ("Commission") approval is required for the selection of Hearing Officers. It is the City's intention to bring the approval of the Hearing Officers to the Commission as soon as possible. Should you wish to be considered for this role with the City, please confirm your acceptance below. Send your confirmation via email to Mr. James Justin Griffin via email at Igriffin@miamigov.corn or fax to (305) 400-5078 no later than the close of business on June 20, 2025. You will receive official written notification once the Commission approves the item confirming your selection. Yes, I of Miami. Signatur Sincerely, a I( i;r'6 S i PCi C 1 do agree to serve as a Hearing Officer/Examiner for the City Print Name I Annie Perez, CPPO Director / Chief Procurement Officer cc: Todd B. Hannon, City Clerk Thomas Fossler, Assistant City Attorney MEMBER PROFILE Darcee S Siegel Member in Good Standing Eligible to Practice Law in Florida Bar Number: 689580 Mail Address: 169 Camden Dr Bal Harbour, FL 33154-1328 Office: 305-409-9670 Cell: 305-409-9670 - No Text Messages Fax: 305-864-3740 Email: darcee.siegel@gmail.com Personal Bar URL: https://www.floridabar.org/mybarprofile/689580 vCard: Ea County: Miami -Dade Circuit: 11 Admitted: 09/04/1987 10-Year Discipline History: None Law School: Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law, 1985 Sections: Alternative Dispute Resolution The Find a Lawyer directory is provided as a public service. The Florida Bar maintains limited basic information about lawyers licensed to practice in the state (e.g., name, address, year of birth, gender, law schools attended, admission year). However, The Florida Bar allows individual attorneys the opportunity to add personal and professional information to the directory. The lawyer is solely responsible for reviewing and updating any additional information in the directory. The lawyer's added information is not reviewed by The Bar for accuracy and The Bar makes no warranty of any kind, express or implied. The Florida Bar, its Board of Governors, employees, and agents are not responsible for the accuracy of that additional information. Publication of lawyers' contact information in this listing does not mean the lawyers have agreed to receive unsolicited communications in any form. Unauthorized use of this data may result in civil or criminal penalties. The Find a Lawyer directory is not a lawyer referral service. ANNIE PEREZ, CPPO Director of Procurement June 13, 2025 Dawn Grace -Jones PO Box 290073 Davie, FL 33329-0073 RE: HEARING OFFICER POOL Dear Ms. Grace -Jones: ARTHUR NORIEGA V. City Manager SENT VIA EMAIL dawngracejones(c�gmail.com The City of Miami ("City") amended Chapter 18, Article 111, Section 18-104 (b) of the City of Miami Procurement Ordinance (attached) to establish a process for the Adjudication of Bid Protests by a Hearing Officer. Since you have previously served as a Special Master for the City, you have been identified as a potential candidate. The updated fee structure matches other governmental agencies in Miami -Dade County; $250.00 per hour, and in no event shall it exceed $3,000.00 per completed hearing. The City of Miami City Commission ("Commission") approval is required for the selection of Hearing Officers. It is the City's intention to bring the approval of the Hearing Officers to the Commission as soon as possible. Should you wish to be considered for this role with the City, please confirm your acceptance below. Send your confirmation via email to Mr. James Justin Griffin via email at jgriffin(a miamigov.com or fax to (305) 400-5078 no later than the close of business on June 20, 2025. You will receive official written notification once the Commission approves the item confirming your selection. Yes, I /1-61Yi (% C;' 'JC4,14---1 do agree to serve as a Hearing Officer/Examiner for the City of iam' — Print -Nam Sip-ature: - Sincerely, Annie Perez, CPPO Director / Chief Procurement Officer cc: Todd B. Hannon, City Clerk Thomas Fossler, Assistant City Attorney MEMBER PROFILE Dawn Eilene Jones Member in Good Standing Eligible to Practice Law in Florida Bar Number: 897523 Mail Address: Dawn Grace -Jones, Esq RN PO Box 290073 Davie, FL 33329-0073 Office: 754-245-3409 Fax: 954-919-6334 Email: dawn@dawngracejones.com Personal Bar URL: https://www.floridabar.org/mybarprofile/897523 vCard: Ea County: B rowa rd Circuit: 17 Admitted: 10/02/1991 10-Year Discipline History: None Law School: University of Miami School of Law, 1991 Firm: Dawn Grace -Jones, Esq RN Firm Position: Managing Partner The Find a Lawyer directory is provided as a public service. The Florida Bar maintains limited basic information about lawyers licensed to practice in the state (e.g., name, address, year of birth, gender, law schools attended, admission year). However, The Florida Bar allows individual attorneys the opportunity to add personal and professional information to the directory. The lawyer is solely responsible for reviewing and updating any additional information in the directory. The lawyer's added information is not reviewed by The Bar for accuracy and The Bar makes no warranty of any kind, express or implied. The Florida Bar, its Board of Governors, employees, and agents are not responsible for the accuracy of that additional information. Publication of lawyers' contact information in this listing does not mean the lawyers have agreed to receive unsolicited communications in any form. Unauthorized use of this data may result in civil or criminal penalties. The Find a Lawyer directory is not a lawyer referral service. ANNIE PEREZ, CPPO Director of Procurement June 13, 2025 Marc Anthony Douthit Douthit Law, LLC PO Box 531197 Miami, FL 33153-1197 RE: HEARING OFFICER POOL Dear Mr. Douthit: ARTHUR NORIEGA V. City Manager SENT VIA EMAIL juryaward124@ornail.com The City of Miami ("City") amended Chapter 18, Article 111, Section 18-104 (b) of the City of Miami Procurement Ordinance (attached) to establish a process for the Adjudication of Bid Protests by a Hearing Officer. Since you have previously served in this capacity for the City, you have been identified as a potential candidate. The updated fee structure matches other governmental agencies in Miami -Dade County; $250.00 per hour, and in no event shall it exceed $3,000.00 per completed hearing. The City of Miami City Commission ("Commission") approval is required for the selection of Hearing Officers. It is the City's intention to bring the approval of the Hearing Officers to the Commission as soon as possible. Should you wish to be considered for this role with the City, please confirm your acceptance below. Send your confirmation via email to Mr. James Justin Griffin via email at Igriffin(c,miamigov.com or fax to (305) 400-5078 no later than the close of business on June 20, 2025. You will receive official written notification once the Commission approves the item confirming your selection. Yes, I Marc Anthony Douthit do agree to serve as a Hearing Officer/Examiner for the City of Miami. Print Name Signature: � 'e3C-Zei Sincerely, Annie Perez, CPPO Director / Chief Procurement Officer cc: Todd B. Hannon, City Clerk Thomas Fossler, Assistant City Attorney MEMBER PROFILE Marc Anthony Douthit Member in Good Standing Eligible to Practice Law in Florida Bar Number: 909165 Mail Address: Law Office of Marc Douthit PO Box 531197 Miami, FL 33153-1197 Office: 305-401-1029 Fax: 305-503-9633 Email: juryaward124©gmail.com Personal Bar URL: https://www.floridabar.org/mybarprofile/909165 vCard: ED County: Miami -Dade Circuit: 11 Admitted: 11/19/1991 10-Year Discipline History: None Law School: University of Miami School of Law, 1991 Firm: Law Office of Marc Douthit Firm Size: 1 Firm Position: Managing Partner The Find a Lawyer directory is provided as a public service. The Florida Bar maintains limited basic information about lawyers licensed to practice in the state (e.g., name, address, year of birth, gender, law schools attended, admission year). However, The Florida Bar allows individual attorneys the opportunity to add personal and professional information to the directory. The lawyer is solely responsible for reviewing and updating any additional information in the directory. The lawyer's added information is not reviewed by The Bar for accuracy and The Bar makes no warranty of any kind, express or implied. The Florida Bar, its Board of Governors, employees, and agents are not responsible for the accuracy of that additional information. Publication of lawyers' contact information in this listing does not mean the lawyers have agreed to receive unsolicited communications in any form. Unauthorized use of this data may result in civil or criminal penalties. The Find a Lawyer directory is not a lawyer referral service. ANNIE PEREZ, CPPO Director of Procurement June 13, 2025 Neil P. Robertson Daniels Rodriguez Berkeley Daniels Cruz 4000 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Ste. 800 Coral Gables, FL 33146-1436 RE: HEARING OFFICER POOL Dear Mr. Robertson: ARTHUR NORIEGA V. City Manager SENT VIA EMAIL nrobertsonCa drbdc-law.com The City of Miami ("City") amended Chapter 18, Article 111, Section 18-104 (b) of the City of Miami Procurement Ordinance (attached) to establish a process for the adjudication of Bid Protests by a Hearing Officer. Since you are a certified mediator, you have been identified as a potential candidate. The updated fee structure matches other governmental agencies in Miami -Dade County; $250.00 per hour, and in no event shall it exceed $3,000.00 per completed hearing. The City of Miami City Commission ("Commission") approval is required for the selection of Hearing Officers. It is the City's intention to bring the approval of the Hearing Officers to the Commission as soon as possible. Should you wish to be considered for this role with the City, please confirm your acceptance below. Send your confirmation via email to Mr. James Justin Griffin via email at ' ri inC rniamigov.com or fax to (305) 400-5078 no later than the close of business on June 20, 2025. You will receive official written notification once the Commission approves the item confirming your selection. Yes, I of Miami. Signature: Sincerely, J fy_ // c.r� �� fir%'%"�'y Print Name Annie Perez, CPPO Director / Chief Procurement Officer e se) do agree to serve as a Hearing Officer/Examiner for the City cc: Todd B. Hannon, City Clerk Thomas Fossler, Assistant City Attorney MEMBER PROFILE Neil Philip Robertson Member in Good Standing Eligible to Practice Law in Florida Bar Number: 287180 Mail Address: Daniels Rodriguez Berkeley Daniels Cruz 4000 Ponce De Leon Blvd Ste 800 Coral Gables, FL 33146-1436 Office: 305-448-7988 Cell: 305-448-7988 Fax: 305-448-7978 Email: nrobertson@drbdc-law.com Personal Bar URL: https://www.floridabar.org/mybarprofile/287180 vCard: el County: Miami -Dade Circuit: 11 Admitted: 11/16/1979 1O-Year Discipline History: None Law School: Duke University School of Law Firm: Daniels Rodriguez Berkeley Daniels Cruz The Find a Lawyer directory is provided as a public service. The Florida Bar maintains limited basic information about lawyers licensed to practice in the state (e.g., name, address, year of birth, gender, law schools attended, admission year). However, The Florida Bar allows individual attorneys the opportunity to add personal and professional information to the directory. The lawyer is solely responsible for reviewing and updating any additional information in the directory. The lawyer's added information is not reviewed by The Bar for accuracy and The Bar makes no warranty of any kind, express or implied. The Florida Bar, its Board of Governors, employees, and agents are not responsible for the accuracy of that additional information. Publication of lawyers' contact information in this listing does not mean the lawyers have agreed to receive unsolicited communications in any form. Unauthorized use of this data may result in civil or criminal penalties. The Find a Lawyer directory is not a lawyer referral service. QIit of t2llltt ANNIE PEREZ, CPPO Director of Procurement June 13, 2025 Sarah Zabel MAZE Resolutions, P.A. 1121 NE 178th Terrace North Miami Beach, FL 33162-1274 RE: HEARING OFFICER POOL Dear Ms. Zabel: ARTHUR NORIEGA V. City Manager SENT VIA EMAIL sz(cr�mazeresolutions.com The City of Miami ("City") amended Chapter 18, Article 111, Section 18-104 (b) of the City of Miami Procurement Ordinance (attached) to establish a process for the adjudication of Bid Protests by a Hearing Officer. As a former Circuit Court Judge, you have been identified as a potential candidate. The updated fee structure matches other governmental agencies in Miami -Dade County; $250.00 per hour, and in no event shall it exceed $3,000.00 per completed hearing. The City of Miami City Commission ("Commission") approval is required for the selection of Hearing Officers. It is the City's intention to bring the approval of the Hearing Officers to the Commission as soon as possible. Should you wish to be considered for this role with the City, please confirm your acceptance below. Send your confirmation via email to Mr. James Justin Griffin via email at jgriffin(u�miamigov.com or fax to (305) 400-5078 no later than the close of business on June 20, 2025. You will receive official written notification once the Commission approves the item confirming your selection. Yes, I of Miami. Signature. Sincerely, Annie Perez, CPPO Director / Chief Procurement Officer Joe \ do agree to serve as a Hearing Officer/Examiner for the City cc: Todd B. Hannon, City Clerk Thomas Fossler, Assistant City Attorney MEMBER PROFILE Sarah Israela Zabel Member in Good Standing Eligible to Practice Law in Florida Bar Number: 983705 Mail Address: MAZE Resolutions PA 1121 NE 178th Ter North Miami Beach, FL 33162-1274 Office: 305-652-2699 Cell: 305-776-5503 - No Text Messages Fax: 305-652-2905 Email: sz@mazeresolutions.com Personal Bar URL: https://www.floridabar.org/mybarprofile/983705 vCard: el County: Miami -Dade Circuit: 11 Admitted: 09/28/1993 1O-Year Discipline History: None Law School: Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad College of Law, 1993 Committees: Committee Mental Health & Wellness of Florida Lawyers Committee(CM) Sections: Business Law Family Law Real Property, Probate & Trust Firm: MAZE Resolutions PA Office Term 06/30/2028 The Find a Lawyer directory is provided as a public service. The Florida Bar maintains limited basic information about lawyers licensed to practice in the state (e.g., name, address, year of birth, gender, law schools attended, admission year). However, The Florida Bar allows individual attorneys the opportunity to add personal and professional information to the directory. The lawyer is solely responsible for reviewing and updating any additional information in the directory. The lawyer's added information is not reviewed by The Bar for accuracy and The Bar makes no warranty of any kind, express or implied. The Florida Bar, its Board of Governors, employees, and agents are not responsible for the accuracy of that additional information. Publication of lawyers' contact information in this listing does not mean the lawyers have agreed to receive unsolicited communications in any form. Unauthorized use of this data may result in civil or criminal penalties. The Find a Lawyer directory is not a lawyer referral service. Tag 41Thxmi ANNIE PEREZ, CPPO Director of Procurement June 13, 2025 Roy L. Weinfeld, P.A. 2665 S. Douglas Road, Suite 805 Miami, FL 33131 RE: HEARING OFFICER POOL Dear Mr. Weinfeld: ARTHUR NORIEGA V. City Manager SENT VIA EMAIL rlw(&weinfeldlaw.com The City of Miami ("City") amended Chapter 18, Article 111, Section 18-104 (b) of the City of Miami Procurement Ordinance (attached) to establish a process for the adjudication of Bid Protests by a Hearing Officer. Considering your history as a court appointed arbitrator, you have been identified as a potential candidate. The updated fee structure matches other governmental agencies in Miami -Dade County; $250.00 per hour, and in no event shall it exceed $3,000.00 per completed hearing. The City of Miami City Commission ("Commission") approval is required for the selection of Hearing Officers. It is the City's intention to bring the approval of the Hearing Officers to the Commission as soon as possible. Should you wish to be considered for this role with the City, please confirm your acceptance below. Send your confirmation via email to Mr. James Justin Griffin via email at idriffin@miamidov.com or fax to (305) 400-5078 no later than the close of business on June 20, 2025. You will receive official written notification once the Commission approves the item confirming your selection. Yes, I Roy Weinfeld do agree to serve as a Hearing Officer/Examiner for the City of Miami. Print Name Signature: Sincerely, Annie Perez, CPPO Director / Chief Procurement Officer cc: Todd B. Hannon, City Clerk Thomas Fossler, Assistant City Attorney MEMBER PROFILE Roy Lewis Weinfeld Member in Good Standing Eligible to Practice Law in Florida Bar Number: 68926 Mail Address: Roy L. Weinfeld, P.A. 2665 S Douglas Rd Apt 805 Miami, FL 33133-2753 Office: 786-423-6898 Cell: 786-423-6898 Physical Address: 2665 SW 37th Ave Apt 805 Miami, FL 33133-2753 Office: 786-423-6898 Cell: 786-423-6898 Email: rlw@weinfeldlaw.com Personal Bar URL: https://www.floridabar.org/mybarprofile/68926 vCard: 193 County: Miami -Dade Circuit: 11 Admitted: 11/22/1995 1O-Year Discipline History: None Law School: University of Miami School of Law, 1995 Practice Areas: Bankruptcy Civil Litigation Languages: Spanish Federal Courts: Florida Middle District Bankruptcy Court Florida Northern District Bankruptcy Court Florida Southern District Bankruptcy Court U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida State Courts: Florida Firm: Roy L. Weinfeld, P.A. Firm Size: 1 Firm Position: Private Law Practice Firm Website: https://www.weinfeldlaw.com The Find a Lawyer directory is provided as a public service. The Florida Bar maintains limited basic information about lawyers licensed to practice in the state (e.g., name, address, year of birth, gender, law schools attended, admission year). However, The Florida Bar allows individual attorneys the opportunity to add personal and professional information to the directory. The lawyer is solely responsible for reviewing and updating any additional information in the directory. The lawyer's added information is not reviewed by The Bar for accuracy and The Bar makes no warranty of any kind, express or implied. The Florida Bar, its Board of Governors, employees, and agents are not responsible for the accuracy of that additional information. Publication of lawyers' contact information in this listing does not mean the lawyers have agreed to receive unsolicited communications in any form. Unauthorized use of this data may result in civil or criminal penalties. The Find a Lawyer directory is not a lawyer referral service. CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM Arthur Noriega V City Manager ,—DocuSignetl by FROM: Annie Perez, CPPO Director/Chief Procurement Officer DATE: August 11, 2025 SUBJECT: Award Recommendation for Hearing Officers REFERENCES: Hearing Officers ENCLOSURES: Confirmation Letters and Florida Bar Profiles Recommendation: Based on the findings below, the Department of Procurement ("Procurement") hereby recommends approval to award and upon approval of the City Commission, execute Professional Services Agreements ("PSA") to multiple individuals, for inclusion in a Hearing Officer Pool ("Pool"), as defined by Chapter 18-104 of the City Code. The engagement of Hearing Officers is excluded from the Procurement Ordinance as Legal Services per Sections 18-72(b)(16) and 18-104 (b)(1) of the Procurement Code. A Hearing Officer may be a Special Master as defined in Chapter 2, Article X, Section 2- 811 of the City Code, or a lawyer in good standing with the Florida Bar for a minimum of ten (10) years with a preference given to a lawyer who has served as an appellate or trial court judge. The hearing officers appointed in the pre -qualified group will be scheduled to hear protests on a rotational basis. The services include presiding over hearings related to bid protests and awards. Background: Procurement, on behalf of the Office of the City Attorney ("City Attorney") contacted members of the local legal community to gauge interest in participating in the Hearing Officer Pool. The persons contacted included qualified Attorneys, as well as, current and former City of Miami ("City") Special Masters, Hearing Officers, and Special Masters. Additionally, several Miami -Dade County Hearing Officers were contacted. In response, the City received seven (7) positive affirmations from individuals for inclusion in the Pool. Due diligence was conducted to determine the eligibility of the potential Hearing Officers including Florida Bar status and eligibility to practice Law in Florida. Furthermore, Procurement confirmed the qualifications of each potential Hearing Officer vis-a-vis the qualification requirements of Chapter 18- 104 of the City Code. No performance or compliance issues were found and there were no adverse findings related to any of the potential Hearing Officers' responsibilities. Eligibility reviews will be conducted periodically and prior to the engagement of any Hearing Officers throughout the term of each Hearing Officer's PSA. Hearing Officers shall work on an hourly basis and work only those hours approved in advance by the City. The PSA shall become effective on the date of signing and shall continue through the last day of the fifth (5th) year thereafter. The City Manager, with the concurrence of the City Attorney, at its sole PR24378 1 discretion, reserves the right to exercise one (1) Option to Renew ("OTR") for one (1) additional two (2) year period. The establishment of a pre -qualified pool provides the City with an expedited process to select individuals with the requisite qualifications and experience for the provision of Hearing Officer services, when the need arises. The contract terms and recommended individuals are shown below. Contract Number/Title: Contract Amount: Contract Term: Hearing Officer Pool $250.00 per hour, however, in no event should the fee exceed $3,000.000 per completed hearing. Five (5) years, plus one (1) Option to Renew ("OTR") for one (1) two (2) year period. Recommended Hearing Officers: Approved: Cristina Lago Darcee S. Siegel Dawn Grace Jones Marc Anthony Douthit Neil Robertson Sarah I. Zabel Roy L. Weinfeld avf✓~uv Novi4 Arthur Noriega V City Manager cc: Natasha Colebrook -Williams, Deputy City Manager Yadissa A. Calderon, CPPB, Assistant Director of Procurement George K. Wysong III, City Attorney PR24378 2 Date: August 14, 2025 113:32:28 EDT