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9360 904- 730- 7165 ( Facsimile) Contact: Joseph C. Petrich, RLA August] 1, 2006 ProCessional Master Planning Services Cor the City oC Fort Walton Beach Fairgrounds and Softball Complex August 11, 2006 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: Letter of Transmittal SECTION 2: Corporate Overview SECTION 3: Key Personnel and Resumes SECTION 4: References of Similar Work and Project Descriptions SECTION 5: Schedule of Costs and Man- Hours SECTION 6: Location of Finn and Branch Offices SECTION 7: Standard Forms Proposer' s Certification Addendum Page References Corporate Certificate Occupational License Insurance Verification GENESIS GROUP y... o.. TO "'.... L. IT... 0l1li r. GENESIS ~ ROUP FROM VISION TO REAL" TV Planning 9250 Cypress Green Drive Tel 904. 730. 9360 Suite 200 Fax 904. 730. 7165 Landscape Architecture Jacksonville. Florida 32256 www. GeneSlSGroup. com Urban Design Engineering GIS August 11, 2006 City of Fort Walton Beach Purchasing Department 143 Hollywood Boulevard NW Fort Walton Beach, FL32548 RE: Request For Proposal For Master Planning Related Services For The City of Fort Walton Beach' s Fairgrounds/ Softball Complex Dear Mr. Riner: It is with great enthusiasm that Genesis Group submits its team' s qualifications for this Project. We have assembled anexperienced team ready to provide you with the services necessary for the successful completion of this Project. Genesis Group is a multid-sciplinary consulting firm with expertise in Community Redevelopment, Community Planning; Corridor Master Plans; Sector Planning, Downtown Revitalization & Streetscape Plans; New Urbanism, and Traditional Neighborhood Development. Genesis Group has served as the Teclmical Consultant to the Florida Main Street Program. Weare active members of the Florida Redevelopment Association and have great interest in assisting cities with redevelopment. In addition, we have in- house expertise in Urban D~sign, Comprehensive Planning, Land Planning, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering and Transportation Planning, with offices throughout Florida in Jacksonville, Tampa, Gainesville, and Tal1ahassee. In order that we may respond to the unique service requirements of this request for proposal at the highest level of competency, we have fortified our in-house staff resources with the addition of Urbanomix, Inc. to assist with any necessary economic research. They have provided community redevelopment, market feasibility and economic development services to local government entities throughout the Southeast United States. In preparation of this submittal of qualifications, Genesis Group has visited the project site col1ecting various photographs to obtain a thorough understanding of the project area. Services will be provided out of Genesis Group' s Jacksonville and Tal1ahassee, Florida offices. The Principal- In- Charge will be G. Brian Wheeler, RLA, Executive Vice President. The Project Manager win be Joseph C.Petrich, RLA, Senior Vice President in the Jacksonville office. T h i: p j. T ,; L L j, HAS SEE J I. C ,<; S 0 r J '.' ILL E S I. iJ E S . I ILL L City of Fort Walton Beach August! 1, 2006 Page 2 of2 The Project Manager may be contacted at: Joseph C. Petrich, RLA Senior Vice President 9250 Cypress Green Drive, Suite 200 Jacksonville, FL 32256 904-730- 9360/ 904- 730- 7165 ( facsimile) jpetrich@genesisgroup. com On behalf of the entire team, we look forward to working with the City of Fort WaIton Beach on this exciting project. Sincerely, r- L I MNy~~, t ~ TC;; ~.9LYT~  Profess!ooal Master Plaooiog Services for tbe City of Fort Waltoo Beacb Fall"grounds and Softball Complex August 11, 2006 Corporate Overviews Genesis Group Contact: Joseph C Petrich, RLA 9250 Cypress Green Drive, Suite 200 Jacksonville, Florida 32256 ( 904) 730- 9360 Since 1987, Genesis Group has been a Florida-based multid-iscipline I'J ' " W''- firm specializing in community redevelopment, master planning, urban Iq, ',' \.~ design, landscape architecture and civil engineering. Genesis has f, i- I~,;::: I,. '. .- cf \~__ J" = - , I1ff! .. . In attained its current status through employing a well- trained professional I, 7 staff and continually providing a high quality work product from our primary offices in Jacksonville, Tallahassee and Tampa and our satellite offices in Crestview, and Thomasville, Georgia. Currently, Genesis Genesis Group - Jacksonville Office employs over 155 professionals and support staff in the disciplines of urban and regional planning. landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation engineering and surveying. The goal of Genesis is to assist communities in reinventing themselves by enhancing key community assets and enabling private developers by creating projects, which improve the quality of life while building constituencies of balanced economic growth. Our design, engineering and construction professionals have the unique talent to create projects that enhance linkages between the following building blocks: Neighborhood Values: Recreation and Parks; Schools and Education; Neighborhood Empowerment Physical Design Values: Historic Preservation; Visual Character; Development Standards Human Values: Safety and Security; Cultural and Social; Human Resources and Services Resources: Utilities and Infrastructure; Natural Resources: Business and Industry; Government Key Shared Values: Transportation Engineering; Land Planning Genesis Group - Jacksonville Staff and Economic Development Genesis will provide services as listed in the Scope of Work through the Jacksonville and Tallahassee offices. To assist with any necessary economic analysis, Genesis Group will utilize the services of Urbanomics, Inc. Urbanomics will be used as a subconsultant on an as needed basis. The project manager and contact will be Joseph C. Petrich, located in Jacksonville. Genesis Group is licensed to do business in the State of Florida, included in this RFP are the appropriate supporting documents. Also included in this RFP is a work schedule including estimated man hours and costs. The standard operating hours of Genesis Group are from 8: 30 am to 5: 30 pm. GENESIS GROUP URBANOMIC$ o.. VI' 10.. TO filE_ I.".  Professional Master Planning Services for the City of Fort Walton Beach Fairgrounds and Softball Complex August 11, 2006 Urbanomics, Inc. 13000 Sawgrass Village Circle, Suite 38 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 904) 280- 9070 URBANOMICS, Inc., is an urban and real estate economics consulting firm which provides research and advisory services to local governments, public agencies, business and community organizations, and real estate interests on a range of land use and development issues. Related areas in which the firm is active and has proven experience are profiled below. Community DevelopmenL URBANOMICS works with communities toimprove the character and quality of the built environment, including revitalization of downtowns, neighborhoods, and watemont districts, and development of affordable housing. The firm also helps develop infrastructure funding strategies and mechanisms and public/private partnership arrangements. Economic Development. URBANOMICS works with local governments and industry organizations to evaluate competitiveness for attracting and sustaining business and industry, to identify businesses and industries ( targets) well suited to the community or region, and to develop community improvement, marketing, and organizational strategies for attracting identified targets in various manufacturing, distribution, and service sectors. Real Estate DevelopmenL URBANOMICS works with public and private landowners! developers to assess market prospects and financial feasibility of resort, residential, commercial, and industrial projects and properties. The firm also evaluates potential economic and fiscal impacts of development, including employment and tax revenues generated. URBANOMIC$ MN.~~.~~ ,~~,<?,~.~ Community Design Regional Planning at the big picture, when it comes to community Looking design andregional planning, is one of the most excit- ing aspects of the work we do at Genesis Group. The oppor- tunity to build a community from scratch or breathe new life into an existing community is both satisfying and challenging. Whether we are working on a new development, urban