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Complete Streets Policy & Design Standards Manual RFQ PL2015-15 Prepared by: in Association with: TRTP33005.15 Complete Streets Policy & Design Standards Manual RFQ PL2015-15REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS For Complete Streets Policy & Design Standards Manual RFQ #PL2015-15 Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. 1221 Brickell Avenue Suite 400 Miami, FL 33131 Phone: (305) 673-2025 Contact: Stewart Robertson, P.E. [email protected] August 7, 2015 A–1 UZ350028.14 Complete Streets Policy & Design Standards Manual RFQ PL2015-15 Table of Contents Section Tab Title Page ....................................................................... A–1 Table of Contents ........................................................... B–1 Cover Letter and Executive Summary ........................... C–1 Firm Overview ............................................................... D–1 Personnel and References ............................................. E–1 • Resumes ..................................................................E–1 • List of Clients ...........................................................E–4 • Professional Services ...............................................E–7 Other Relevant Experience .............................................F–1 Proposed Approach for Completing the Project ............. G–1 Required Proposal Forms .............................................. H–1 B–1 UZ350028.14 August 7, 2015 City of South Miami Office of the City Clerk South Miami City Hall 6130 Sunset Drive South Miami, FL 33143 Re: Complete Streets Policy & Design Standards Manual (Pedestrian Safety & Mobility Infrastructure Improvements Plan); RFQ #PL2015-15 Dear Members of the Selection Committee: Kimley-Horn is pleased to submit this proposal to assist the City of South Miami in the development of a Complete Streets Policy and Design Standards Manual. We offer you the professional resources of one of the premier transportation planning and engineering firms in the nation, coupled with the personal commitments and demonstrated experience of professionals who understand the City’s needs and objectives. Kimley-Horn is in the optimum position to be your consultant partner to develop the policy framework for Complete Streets implementation in the City of South Miami. • We are in the best position to build upon the South Miami Intermodal Transportation Plan (SMITP), having prepared this innovative transportation funding plan approved by the City Commission in early 2015. • We have the experience and expertise gained from developing Complete Streets policies and design manuals for numerous clients at the local, state, and national level. • We have a thorough working knowledge and database of information necessary for defining the network and creating the grading system in the Data Collection task. • We offer you a dedicated project manager whose practice is focused on complete streets and non-motorized transportation plans. • We have partnered with Dover, Kohl & Partners, whose work includes a national and international portfolio of projects that create truly livable communities based on the principles of great street design. Local Knowledge and Technical Expertise. It is important that your consultant have local knowledge of issues, conditions, and unique characteristics. Kimley-Horn has served the City on multimodal transportation projects—we are very knowledgeable regarding the challenges facing the City. For example, Kimley-Horn prepared the Intermodal Transportation Plan which includes identifying an interconnected network of mobility and safety improvements based on smart growth and complete streets principles. Complete Street Advocates. As one of only a few firms that is a Silver Member of the National Complete Streets Coalition, Kimley-Horn has successfully represented the interests of all modes of travel by designing numerous Complete Streets projects across the state and nationally. We understand the benefits derived from the Complete Street approach and the increased safety Complete Streets provide for all modes of travel. Our multidisciplinary approach goes well beyond simply providing plans, graphics, and estimates, but includes an appreciation for how the project fits within the functionality of the street network. This understanding allows Kimley-Horn to provide the City of South Miami with reasonable and practical design solutions that will not detract from the functionality of the roadway network. Implementation Experts. Kimley-Horn brings a strong “built resume” of Complete Streets projects implemented, including the Boca Promenade Festival Street network, Dixie and Olive Avenue in downtown West Palm Beach, and the Allison Avenue Complete Street project in La Mesa, CA (WalkSanDiego’s Complete Street of the Year). In addition, we authored several manuals kimley-horn.com 1221 Brickell Avenue, Suite 400, Miami, FL 33131 305 673 2025 TRTP330015.15O_South Miami Complete Streets.indd C–1 that are authoritative sources of Complete Streets information, including Designing Walkable Urban Thoroughfares: A Context- Sensitive Approach, the Broward Complete Streets Guidelines, and the Dallas Complete Streets Design Manual. We have a thorough understanding of the metropolitan planning process and the steps required to advance a project from concept through construction, including programming and funding requirements. The Right Project Manager. Stewart Robertson, P.E., will lead a multidisciplinary team of planners, engineers, and landscape architects to successfully develop your Complete Streets Design Standards Manual and Land Development Code modifications to incorporate Complete Streets. Stewart is a local expert in non-motorized transportation mobility and safety who is well-versed in serving municipal government clients. As a professional engineer and an avid cyclist and non-motorized transportation enthusiast, Stewart understands how to bridge the gap between advocates and review/permitting agencies. Stewart’s experience includes preparing the Broward Complete Streets Design Guidelines, preparing construction documents for bicycle and pedestrian projects, and preparing transportation studies to seek and receive approval for bicycle and pedestrian master plans, road diet projects, and to incorporate complete streets elements into roadway resurfacing and maintenance projects. The Right Teaming Partner. Kimley-Horn will work together with Dover, Kohl & Partners on this project. Our firms complement each other’s skill sets perfectly for this assignment. The Kimley-Horn and Dover-Kohl team brings a clear understanding of the South Miami community. We partnered together on the South Miami Hometown Intermodal Transportation Plan, which identified a series of transportation improvements to accompany the Hometown Plan and Hometown District Overlay Ordinance. Dover-Kohl is known for best practices in the realms of urban design and planning codes/land development regulations that result in complete neighborhoods, communities, and streets. Committed to Serving the City. The Kimley-Horn team is fully committed to meeting your project timeframe and providing exceptional service on this assignment by local experts who have the resources of a leading national Complete Streets firm. We look forward to partnering with you, the City staff, and stakeholders in developing a successful Complete Streets Manual that will facilitate safety and ease of access for multimodal transportation users. With Kimley-Horn, you should expect more and will experience better. Sincerely, KIMLEY-HORN Stewart Robertson, P.E. Aaron Buchler, P.E. Project Manager Senior Vice President kimley-horn.com 1221 Brickell Avenue, Suite 400, Miami, FL 33131 305 673 2025 TRTP330015.15O_South Miami Complete Streets.indd C–2 Complete Streets Policy & Design Standards Manual RFQ PL2015-15 D. Firm Overview Kimley-Horn provides an integrated spectrum of services designed to best meet your immediate needs, as well as your big picture priorities. We have extensive experience serving municipalities, counties, and governmental agencies. Additionally, many of our employees are former municipal engineers and planners. They have been on your side of the table and are familiar with local government procedures. Kimley-Horn was founded in 1967 and is now one of the largest and fastest growing full-service consulting firms in Florida. Our permanent staff includes more than 2,500 professional, technical, and support staff nationwide and nearly 500 employees in 14 offices throughout Florida. The principals, associates, and technical directors at Kimley- Horn have formed successful and long-lasting relationships with our clients because we believe in solid firm management combined with technical excellence. Our quality work environment and stable employee base has led to recognition with two major employer-of-choice awards. Fortune magazine recently selected Kimley-Horn as one of its 100 Best Companies to Work For. In addition, Engineering News-Record just named Kimley-Horn the Southeast Design Firm of the Year for 2015 and has previously ranked Kimley-Horn 33rd of 500 U.S. design firms, 13th for mass transit and rail, 15th in transportation, and 15th among “pure design firms” in 2014. Much of our growth extends from the confidence and trust that clients have in us. Kimley-Horn’s long record of technical achievements is enhanced by our reputation for effective management and personal service. Our clients benefit from the resources of a nationally recognized organization while receiving the personal