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PROPOSAL FOR THE
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
PARKING STRUCTURES
CONDITION APPRAISAL
Prepared for the
City of Fort Collins
RFP #P1025
113-06-022
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B. Old Town Parking Structure
The Old Town Parking Structure is two (2) bays in
width and consists of parking ramps sloping each
direction to the center of the eastern bay with a
center speed ramp to access the western bay. The
garage has approximately 328 parking stalls. The
garage has four (4) levels and is constructed of
field topped precast/prestressed double tees
bearing on prestressed beams and columns at the
interior and precast spandrels at the exterior. The
exterior spandrels on the western and northern
elevation have thin -set bricks and arched panels.
A precast building housing the Poudre Fire
Authority is attached on the western side of the
parking structure.
The bays are one-way traffic and have
angled parking stalls. An elevator and stair
are located in the northwest corners. An
interior steel stairway is located near the
southwestern corner
The structure appears to be in fair condition
with extensive cracks and scaling of the
topping slab. The upper level has some
deteriorated cove and control joints. The
bottom surfaces of the double tees have
been recently painted and not too many
control joints appear to be leaking.
Carl Walker, Inc. undertook a condition
appraisal of this parking structure in
October of 1999.
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C. Civic Center Parking Structure
The Civic Center Parking Structure is three (3)
bays in width and consists of a single helix with a
parking ramp on the eastern bay providing
approximately 900 parking stalls. The garage has
five (5) levels and is constructed of
precast/prestressed pre -topped double tees
bearing on prestressed beams and columns at the
interior and precast spandrels at the exterior.
The ground level consists of 1 bay of retail on the
western side. Parking is provided in the center bay
and the eastern bay has a loading dock below the
ramp. The ramp bay has two-way traffic and 90°
parking. The center and western bay are one-way traffic and angled parking stalls. Elevators and
stairs are located in the southwest and northwest comers. A pedestrian bridge is connected at the
2' level on the eastern side that spans the alley to an adjacent office building.
Between the western and center
bays, a dedicated pedestrian lane is
provided on the 2"d through 4`h
levels.
The structure appears to be in good
condition with only some minor
waterproofing deterioration, such as
damaged cove joints and control
joints, particularly on the upper
level. A closer spandrel did have
some minor cracking.
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III. Project Team
A. Cad Walker Project Team
B. Organizational Chart
C. Project Team Resumes
D. Carl Walker Approach to Project Management
E. Cost Control
F. Responsiveness
G. Owner Involvement
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A. Carl WalkerProject Team
Donald E. (Leo) Whiteley, P.E., Project Managerl Restoration Specialist, will serve as the project
manager and primary point of contact for the City of Fort Collins. Leo is a licensed Professional
Engineer and will be directly responsible for the oversight of the work. Leo will also be the
responsible in charge of all structural engineering for the restoration and he will directly lead the
field review and material testing.
Robert C. McConnell, P.E., will serve as Principal -in -Charge. Rob will also provide technical
guidance and review of the project work at the regional level. As Principal, Mr. McConnell will
monitor the progress of the team, participate in design meetings, ensure that adequate resources are
committed, implement any needed changes through the Project Manager, and review and approve
all reports.
Tracy Eastman will serve as Restoration Technician. Tracy will provide Autocad drawings as
needed for the review. Tracy will also assist in the field investigation and testing.
Bob Tracy, P.E., will service QAIQC and Technical Advisor, and provide Quality Assurance for this
project, assuming responsibility for the team's performance.
Note: Please refer to the attached organizational chart for roles of Carl WalkerTeam professionals.
Resumes are attached for personnel assigned to this project.
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'B. Organizational Chart
Donald E. (Leo) Whiteley, P.E.
Project Manager
Rob McConnell, P.E.
Principal
Bob Tracy, P.E.
QAIQC and Technical Aduisor
Tracy Eastman
Restoration Technician
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Donald E. (Leo) Whiteley, P.E.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Architecture, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, 1973
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University of Colorado,
Denver, CO, 1984
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS
• Arizona • Colorado
• Idaho
• Missouri • Montana
• Oregon
• North Dakota • South Dakota
• Utah
• Washington
EMPLOYMENT
Chief Structural Engineer and Project Manager, Car/ Walker,
Inc., Denver, CO (1996-Present)
Project Manager and Design Engineer, Front Range Design
Group., Denver, CO (1994-1996)
Project Manager and Design Engineer, Rocky Mountain
Prestress, Denver, CO (1983-1994)
Engineering Technician and Staff Engineer, Richared
Weingardt Consultants., Denver, CO (1979-1983)
Engineering Technician, Stanley Structures, Denver, CO
(1973-1979)
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
American Society of Civil Engineers
Post -Tensioning Institute
Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute
International Concrete Repair Institute
Past President of Rocky Mountain Chapter of ICRI
Colorado Structural Engineers Association
Structural Engineering Institute of ASCE (Charter Member)
REPRESENTATIVE RESTORATION PROJECTS
Government Experience
Old Town Parking Garage — Fort Collins, Colorado
Capital City Development Corp. (7 garages) — Boise, Idaho
City of Boulder (5 garages) — Boulder, Colorado
City of Billings (4 garages) — Billings, Montana
City Administration Building Parking Garage —
Colorado Springs, CO
Zions Securities Corp. (7 garages) - Salt Lake City, Utah
Stapleton Parking Structure Renovation- Denver, Colorado
Corporate Experience
Orchard Road Christian Center — Greenwood Village,
Colorado
Village at Breckenridge — Breckenridge, Colorado
University Experience
Arizona State University (6 garages) — Tempe, Arizona
Denver University (8 garages) — Denver, Colorado
University of Colorado (2 garages) — Boulder, Colorado
Healthcare Experience
Boulder Community Hospital — Boulder, Colorado
Parkland Hospital — Dallas, Texas
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Mr. Whiteley, P.E. is the Chief Structural
Engineer, Restoration Department Head, and a
Senior Project Manager in Carl Walker's Denver
office. He is equally at ease designing either post -
tensioned or precast concrete structures. Mr.
Whiteley is nationally recognized as an expert in
all facets of precast/prestressed concrete, having
worked in that industry for over twenty years. He
has manufacturing plant experience in the
detailing, design, production, hauling, and erection
of every type of precast product. He is skilled in
both structural and architectural concrete
members, and has designed more than 300
commercial structures including parking facilities,
apartment and office buildings, schools and justice
centers.
Using his broad background in concrete, steel,
masonry, and timber from past experience in the
consulting engineering field, Mr. Whiteley trains
and mentors our junior engineers and CAD
technicians. In addition, he conducts training
seminars in our other offices across the country.
Mr. Whiteley understands that the design criteria
for parking facilities differ from other types of
structures. His designs account for floors that
slope, dynamic loading from vehicle movements,
volume changes, concrete creep and shrinkage
phenomenon, exposure to the elements and
associated durability issues.
Mr. Whiteley is one of Carl Walker's most
knowledgeable restoration engineers. He is able
to determine why a problem has developed and
how it can be solved. As is seen in the adjacent
list, Mr. Whiteley has been involved in many
rehabilitation projects and knows all phases of
restoration including initial walk through
investigations, schematic designs, design
development, construction documents, and
construction administration.
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Georgia Institute of
Technology
Master of Science of Civil Engineering, Georgia Instimte of
Technology
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
American Concrete Institute
American Instimte of Architects
American Society of Civil Engineers
Colorado Parking Association
International Parking Instimte
National Council of Examiners for Engineering
Structural Engineering Instimte (Charter Member)
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS
• Colorado
• Georgia
• Idaho
• Kansas
• Montana
• Nebraska
• New Mexico
• Ohio
• Oregon
• Utah
• Virginia
• Washington
REPRESENTATIVE RESTORATION PROJECTS
Stapleton Parking Structure Restoration — Denver, Colorado
Denver University Boettcher Center — Denver, Colorado
Zions Securities Seven Garages — Salt Lake City, Utah
General Motors Parking Structure 3 — Detroit, Michigan
Holiday Office Park — Cincinnati, Ohio
Lafayette Towers Garage and Plaza — Detroit, Michigan
Hertz Atlanta Airport Parking Structure — Atlanta, Georgia
Mr. McConnell has a well-rounded background in
all aspects of parking consulting. He has
extensive project management and engineering
experience in the structural and functional aspects
of parking structure design, including access and
revenue control, durability design and security.
His broad experience also includes numerous
parking structure restorations.
Mr. McConnell has been involved in the design
and administration of Carl Walker, Inc.
restoration projects throughout the United States,
including parking facilities constructed of precast
and cast -in -place concrete, as well as structural
steel. He has performed restoration consulting
services for governments, universities,
corporations, and hospitals, including a variety of
large, multi -structure restoration projects for the
City of Ann Arbor, City of Toledo, City of
Billings, General Motors Corporation, Zions
Securities, Broe Companies, University of
Colorado, and Denver University.
Mr. McConnell's restoration experience includes
bonded overlays, full -slab replacement, fiber -
reinforced polymers (FRP), alkali -silica reaction
(ASR) abatement, virtually all methods of
waterproofing concrete, and numerous non-
destructive testing techniques.
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Robert G. Tracy, P.E.
Education
Master of Science, Civil Engineering, Michigan
Technological University, 1975
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Michigan
Technological University, 1974
Professional Registrations
M chigan Minnesota Ohio
Indiana Illinois
Employment
Chief Restoration Engineer —Restoration Engineering, Carl
Walker, Inc., Kalamazoo, Michigan (2004-Present)
Estimator/Principal Investigator, Western Waterproofing,
Detroit, MI, (2000-2004)
Vice President Restoration, Walker Parking Consultants,
Ann Arbor, Boston, Elgin (1994-2000)
Owner/CEO, Tracy Restoration Engineers (1984-1994)
Restoration Services Group Manager, Walker Parking
Consultants, Kalamazoo (1979-1984)
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Mr. Tracy has devoted his professional career to
concrete deterioration analysis and restoration program
development. With over 25 years of professional
experience, he has been responsible for various
parking garage and building fagade restoration projects
as well as building envelope investigations throughout
the U.S.
Mr. Tracy has extensive experience in the analysis of
concrete deterioration problems, has evaluated the
performance of repair and protection systems used for
bridge deck restoration, prepared and implemented
bridge rehabilitation plans, and created standard
procedures based on successful bridge deck repair
technology.
Professional Activities Mr. Tracy joined Carl Walker & Associates in 1979 to
American Society of Civil Engineers—ASCE—Member develop a Restoration Services Division focused on
American Concrete Institute —Former Committee Member solving parking facility repair and maintenance
Transportation Research Board —Former TRB Committee problems. This was accomplished with a structured
Member approach to:
National Cooperative Highway Research Program
American Consulting Engineers Council
Publications
"Floor Slab Removal and Replacement on a Rigid Concrete
Frame", Concrete International, American Concrete
Institute,1992
"Restoration of Deteriorated Post -Tensioned One -Way
Slab", Part II, Concrete International, American Concrete
Institute,1992
"Evaluation of a Deteriorated Post -Tensioned One -Way
Slab", Pan I, Concrete International, American Concrete
Institute, 1991
Speaking Engagements
"Care Study in Port -Tensioning Repair," American Concrete
Institute, Chapter Meeting, Columbus, Ohio, 1990
"Concrete Durability and Repair," Michigan State University,
1990
"Bridge Deck Rebabikation," National Concrete Engineering
Conference, 1989
'Restoration Engineering." University of Missouri, Rolla,
Missouri, 1989
"Deterioration of Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement and
Experimental Catbodic Protection," Transportation
Research Board, 1980, 1982
`Dacron that Influence Rigid Concrete Overlay Performance,"
Transportation Research Board, 1980
"Durability of Parking Structure Design Systems," National
Society of Corrosion Engineers
Engineering Seminars
Managing Structure Repairs, Detroit, MI — One -day
professional seminar to present proven approaches for
restoration of plazas, buildings and parking decks as
well as program approaches with case study examples;
conducted 1993 and 2000
• Facility condition appraisals and reports
• Restoration -engineered standards and
specifications
• Consistent on -site construction observation
practices
• Comprehensive Maintenance programs
• Integrated durability design features
In 1984, Mr. Tracy established his own consultation
practice and expanded his engineering activities in
plaza system evaluation and restoration programming.
He also developed building fagade inspection and
evaluation procedures, and investigated and repaired
numerous parking structures that experienced failed
post -tensioning slab and beam tendons.
Most recently Mr. Tracy served a large restoration
construction company with technical support in the
area of project scope development, cost estimating,
and troubleshooting field construction problems.
Mr. Tracy has joined Carl Walker, Inc. to provide
technical support and program development expertise
to its restoration services division that focuses on
solving parking structure, building and plaza repair and
maintenance problems.
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Representative Projects
Parking Deck Restoration and Maintenance
Paragon Towers Building —Newton, MA
Renovation
City of Lansing DECKS —Lansing, MI
City Parking Decks Restoration and Repair
City Deck #1 Restoration —Lowell, MA
Post -Tensioned Slab Repairs
Motor Mart Garage —Boston, MA
Floor Slab and Ramp restoration, repair, slab
protection and rooftop parking design.
Mott Community College —Flint, MI
Parking Deck Slab Removal & Replacement
Parkade at the Biltmore Hotel —Providence, RI
Parking Slab & Spiral Restoration
Portland Jetport Parking Facility —Portland, ME
Parking Deck Reconfiguration, Floor Repairs
Franklin Washington Facility —Boston, MA
Post -Tensioning Beam Repairs
Building Fagade Restoration/Repair
Buhl Building —Detroit, MI
Architectural Repairs & Terra Cotta Tile
Guardian Building —Detroit, MI
Architectural Repairs & Terra Cotta
Motor Mart —Boston, MA
Condition Appraisal, Fagade Removal and
Replacement, Structural Slab Restoration and
Protection
St. Mary's Cathedral rand Island, NE
Facade Restoration
Kresege Building -Detroit, MI
Facade Restoration — Limestone Removal and
Restoration
Jackson State Prison Jackson, MI
Building Rehabilitation
First National Building —Detroit, MI
Building Renovations
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Plaza Deck System Investigations/Redesign
Johns Manville Roof -Top Parking Slab - Denver, CO
Investigation of concrete slab surface and drainage
features/conditions, and failure mechanism(s). Slab system
redesign consulting/recommendations. Expert witness
services and construction observation services.
Phoenix Center Plaza Restoration — Pontiac, MI
Slab restoration investigation, repair/re-waterproofing, new
plaza system, drains and drainage system behavior
construction observation services. Field troubleshooting of
construction problems.
Renaissance Center Plaza — Detroit, MI
Field investigation of existing conditions, (wear slab
deterioration and membrane leaking), structural slab repairs,
drains and drainage system behavior, system redesign and
replacement, new planter design and field construction
observation services.
City of Southfield - Southfield, MI
Plaza surface disintegration and drains and drainage system
behavior restoration and re -waterproofing.
Brickyard Shopping Mall - Chicago, IL
Rooftop parking plaza investigation of concrete wear slab
deterioration, joint system failure, drains and drainage
system behavior, membrane leaking, "IRMA" type system
performance. Report of findings; conclusions and
restoration recommendations.
State of Michigan — Lansing, MI
Ottawa Tower Plaza redesign, waterproofing and drainage
re -detailing, planter restoration design, expansion and joint
system design development.
Businessmen's Assurance Corporation Headquarters -
Kansas City, MO
Plaza condition investigation and restoration and
maintenance needs evaluation. Report of findings,
conclusions, and restoration/maintenance options.
Bridge Restoration Construction Engineering
Beaubien Street Bridge Restoration - Detroit, MI
Slab removal and replacement, as -built detailing, field
problem troubleshooting.
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D. Carl WalkerApproach to Project Management
The backbone of our providing quality services, achieving client objectives, and achieving successful
projects is project management. While project management is practiced by all participants on a
project team, it is the Project Manager who has singular responsibility and accountability for all
aspects of the project, from startup through close-out. This includes the quality of the deliverables,
client satisfaction, and project financial performance.
Thus, it is of central importance to the success of Carl Walker to develop highly skilled Project
Managers who emphasize the following:
■ Integrity
■ Quality
■ Teamwork
■ Innovation
■ Productivity
■ Responsiveness
■ Leadership
E. Cost Control
Quality documents keep costs down — reduces contractor questions or confusion, keeps the project
on schedule, reduces risk of change orders, addendums or bulletins.
Our team's experience with restoration provides a strong basis for understanding the project and its
costs. Understanding that Budget Control is a critical element in any project, our team will develop
a program that meets the project budget and then monitor and update this budget throughout the
design process.
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Table of Contents
I. Company Overview
A. "Why the Carl WalkerTeam?"
B. Company Overview
C. Overview of Carl Walker's Restoration Services
II. Scope of Services
A. Overview
B. Old Town Parking Structure
C. Civic Center Parking Structure
III. Project Team
A. Carl Walker Project Team
B. Organizational Chart
C. Project Team Resumes
D. Carl Walker Approach to Project Management
E. Cost Control
F. Responsiveness
G. Owner Involvement
IV. Project Fees and Project Schedule
A. Fees and Expenses
B. Project Schedule
V. Relevant Experience and Representative Projects
A. Carl Walker's Award Winning Project Experience
B. General Municipal Project Experience
C. Carl Walker's Representative Projects
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F. Responsiveness
The Carl Walker Team will respond quickly on a day-to-day basis to project needs due to the
following:
➢ Dedicated Project Manager — Leo Whiteley, P.E., will be the Project Manager and the
main point of contact with the City.
➢ Dedicated Principal -in -Charge — Rob McConnell., P.E., will provide direct supervision
and insure that the inspection and reporting are performed to the satisfaction of the City of
Fort Collins. He will seal all necessary documentation.
➢ Dedicated QA/QC Technical Advisor — Robert G. Tracy, P.E., will provide technical
guidance and be involved in quality control reviews throughout the project.
G. Owner Involvement
Owner input and involvement is of major importance in any project we undertake. Typically for city
projects, we encourage the owner to establish a committee of key individuals representing the
applicable departments being served by the final project.
To streamline the communication and collaboration process, we encourage the owner to appoint
one key individual to serve as the primary contact person for the committee. Once this committee
is established, we encourage direct and meaningful owner participation throughout the evaluation
and design process. This participation is particularly vital in the early stages of the design effort for
the project kickoff meetings. We like to involve the committee in evaluation of the draft reports by
presenting our findings in -person and obtaining feedback.
We will also provide a written progress report with each monthly request for payment for each
project that provides an update on the progress and schedule of the project and any items requiring
resolution.
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IV. Project Fees and Project Schedule
A. Fees and Expenses
B. Anticipated Project Schedule
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A. Fees and Expenses
Carl Walker, Inc. Fees and Expenses
Task
Fees
Estimated Reimbursable Expenses
1.0 Condition Appraisal Report
$13,250
a. Office & Travel $250
b. Materials Testing (1)
Bond Testing $200 (3)
Compressive Strength $200 (2)
Petrographic Examination $1,350 (2)
Chloride Testing $1,200
Coring, (2)
Total Materials Testing ,$3,850 (2)
Total
$13,250
$4,100 (2)
Note 1: Material testing costs are based on the following:
■ Compressive Strength Samples (2) in each structure for a total of (4)
■ Petrographic Examination (1) in each structure for a total of (2)
■ Chloride Ion Testing (5 locations - 16 samples) in each structure for a total of (32)
■ Coring (3 cores) in each structure for a total of (6)
Note 2: Compressive strength testing and petrographic examinations may not be necessary on the
prestressed/precast double tees due to the factory controlled concrete mix utilized in the
manufacture of the double tees. The compressive strength testing and petrographic
examinations are not undertaken, the estimated Total Material Testing expenses would be
$1,650.00.
Note 3: Carl Walker recommends that two (2) bond tests be undertaken on the field topped
concrete on the Old Town Parking Structure.
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B. Anticipated Project Schedule
We have based this proposal on the following anticipated schedule:
Task
Duration
Notice to proceed
0 weeks
Prepare Drawings for Field Review
2 weeks
Field Review and Draft Report
2 weeks
Receive Test Results
8 weeks
Prepare Final Report
1 week
Total Schedule
0 weeks
2 weeks
4 weeks
8 weeks
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V. Relevant Experience and Representative Projects
A. Carl Walker's Award Winning Project Experience
B. General Municipal Project Experience
C. Carl Walker's Representative Projects
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A. Carl WalkerAward-Winning Project Experience
Carl Walker provides a unique blend of experience and technical expertise in parking structure
evaluation. Our staff of structural engineers have first-hand experience in structure evaluations,
repair option/life cycle cost analyses, state-of-the-art design/restoration methods, and maintenance
recommendations. Our extensive structural analysis capabilities, in-depth knowledge of durability of
materials, effective maintenance procedures and functional design expertise enable development of
repair/improvement alternatives that specifically address life cycle cost/budgetary constraints.
Recent AWARD -WINNING PROJECTS by Carl Walker on parking structure restoration
projects include:
• 2006 International Parking Institute, Award of Merit
2006 International Concrete Repair Institute, Award of Excellence
Grand Rapids Community College Restoration, Grand Rapids, MI
• 2003 International Concrete Repair Institute, Award of Excellence
City of Kentucky Parking Structure #2, Lexington, KY
• 2002 International Concrete Repair Institute, Honorable Mention Award
151 West Ohio Street Parking Structure Renovations, Indianapolis, IN
• 2000 International Concrete Repair Institute, Award of Excellence
Maynard Street Parking Structure Restoration and Renovation, Ann Arbor, MI
B. General Municipal Project Experience
Carl Walker has been involved in the evaluation and restoration of hundreds of parking structures
nationwide. We have significant experiences with city parking systems and multiple parking deck
systems. Some of our recent municipal parking structure restoration experience includes:
➢ City of Sioux City, IA (3 structures)
➢ City of Ann Arbor, MI (7 structures)
➢ City of Summit, NJ (1 structure) ➢ City of Colorado Springs, CO
➢ City of Boise, ID (7 structures) ➢ City of Copper Mountain, CO
➢ City of Billings, MT (4 structures) ➢ City of Boulder, CO (5 structures)
➢ City of Salt Lake City, UT (Zions Securities) ➢ City of Helena MT (3 structures)
(7 structures) ➢ City of Missoula, MT (2 structures)
➢ City of Lakewood, CO ➢ City of Palo Alto, CA
➢ University of Colorado (2 structures) (2005
ICRI Chapter Award)
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C. Carl Walker's Representative Projects
Missoula Park Central Parking Structure
Missoula, Montana
Condition appraisal and restoration.
Principal in Charge: Robert C. McConnell
Project Manager: Donald E. (Leo) Whiteley
Construction Cost: $102,000
Completion Date: 2003
On schedule.
Client Reference: Anne Guest, Director,
Missoula Parking Commission, (406) 721-3501
Billings Park I, III, & IV
Billings, Montana
Condition appraisal and restoration of multiple garages.
Principal in Charge: Robert C. McConnell
Project Manager: Donald E. (Leo) Whiteley
Estimated Construction Cost: $500,000
Completion Date: 2006/In-Progress and On Schedule
Client Reference: Will Robbins, Robbins, Staff Engineer,
City of Billings, (406) 657-5237
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City of Helena
Helena, Montana
City of Boise
Boise, Idaho
Condition appraisals and restoration
of multiple garages.
Principal in Charge: Robert C. McConnell
Project Manager: Donald E. (Leo) Whiteley
Estimated Construction Cost: $380,000.00
Completion Date: 2008/In-Progress
Client Reference: Max Clark, Parking Director,
Capitol City Development Corporation,
(208) 384-4264
Condition appraisal of multiple garages.
Principal in Charge: Robert C. McConnell
Project Manager: Donald E. (Leo) Whiteley
Estimated Construction Cost: $400,000.00
Client Reference: Hal Fossum, Director,
Helena Parking Commission, (406) 447-8419
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City of Fort Collins
Downtown Strategic Plan
Project Information
Carl Walker, Inc. was part of a team selected by the
City of Fort Collins to create a comprehensive
Downtown Strategic Plan in 2004. The Strategic Plan
provided a long-term vision for the City, and included
parking management strategies designed to provide a
stable parking environment focused on customer
service and convenience. The plan addressed current
and projected parking adequacies, strategies to deal
with projected parking deficits, and the management of
parking resources to enhance the attractiveness of
downtown Fort Collins for visitors as well as new
businesses.
• Evaluate existing parking conditions.
• Develop parking impact assessments for
developments identified in the retail development
plan.
• Identify near -term parking shortfalls.
• Lead public planning charettes and stakeholder meetings related to parking.
• Examine parking system enforcement and pricing policies, including meter space utilization.
• Define existing and future parking issues.
• Develop a comprehensive parking action plan.
Comments
The parking section of the plan dealt with both strategic planning and management/operations issues.
Operations and management strategies were viewed as important components of the implementation phase
of the Downtown Strategic Plan. This part of the plan became a tool to assist the Parking Division in
developing a comprehensive parking management strategy to improve existing operations. One important
outcome was the creation of a comprehensive 20-point parking management program.
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Greyhound Bus Terminal
Denver, Colorado
Overview
• Precast/Prestressed concrete double tees with cast -in -
place concrete topping construction. One supported
level, which provides 309 vehicle spaces. The Denver
Greyhound Bus Terminal is directly below the parking
area.
• Original construction in 1974. Condition appraisal
conducted in1998. Restoration complete in 1998.
• The parking level had been closed since 1991 due to
corrosion -related deterioration on the entry/exit ramps. i
sealant failures resulted in leaking into the bus terminal to
Restoration Description
• All restoration was completed while maintaining operation in the
bus terminal lobby and loading areas.
• The existing precast double tees and spandrel panels on the
entry/exit ramps were removed and replaced. Supporting beams
and columns were repaired with conventional patching methods.
• Debonded topping areas on the remainder of the structure were
repaired to restore structural integrity of the floor. Expansion
joints and sealants were replaced. The area above the occupied
space was coated with a waterproof membrane.
• The final restoration cost of $925,000 was below the original
project budget of $1,000,000.
Number of Spaces: 309
Area/Typical Level (SF): 90,000
Gross Parking Area (SF): 90,000
Estimated Construction Cost: $925,000
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I. Company Overview
A. "Why the Carl Walker Team?"
B. Company Overview
C. Restoration Services
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Parkville Condominiums
Denver, Colorado
Overview
• Precast/prestressed concrete double tees with cast -in -place
topping construction. Structure provides 20 vehicle spaces for
condominium owners' use. One supported level at grade and
one below -grade level.
• Original construction in 1962. Condition appraisal conducted in
1997. Restoration completed in 1998.
• The precast concrete double tees experienced significant
flexural cracking due to an overload from heavy truck traffic.
Restoration Description
• Existing cracks were epoxy -injected and carbon -fiber
• strips were applied to the underside of the stems of the
double tees.
• Cracks in the floor were sealed. Spalled concrete was
repaired by patching. Floor drains installed to improve
drainage.
• To avoid serious overloading of the parking facility in the
future, signs were posted to indicate the T-0" clearance and
5000-pound maximum vehicle weight.
Area/Typical Level (SF) 2,000
Gross Parking Area (SF) 4,000
Restoration Cost$35,000
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A. Why the Carl Walker Team?
As evidenced in the following resumes and project experience descriptions, the Carl Walker team is
heavily experienced in parking structure restoration and general parking consulting. A description of
our team, key personnel, and project experience follows, but we would first like to suggest the
following reasons why the Carl Walker Team should be selected for this project:
1. Experience — Carl Walker is a nationally recognized leader in the evaluation and restoration of
parking structures. We have developed cost-effective repair solutions for hundreds of successful
restoration projects throughout the country. Parking is our business!
2. Depth of Expertise — Carl Walker has three service sectors that can provide all aspects of
parking consulting related to this project. Our Restoration Group has full-time dedicated
restoration specialists experienced in restoring buildings, plazas and parking structures. Our
Studies and Operations Group has full-time dedicated parking specialists with backgrounds in
operating parking systems. Our New Parking Structure Group understand the latest state-of-
the-art aspects of parking structure design and are used as a resource in restoring old structures
to operate and feel like more modern facilities.
3. Familiarity with Fort Collins — In 1999, Carl Walker successfully completed the "downtown
Strategic Plan" for the City of Fort Collins. In 1999, Carl Walker completed a condition
appraisal of the Old Town Parking Structure included in the scope of this proposal.
4. Proximity —Our office, in Denver, Colorado, is in close proximity, allowing expedient response
to any issues.
5. Responsiveness/Approach to Management/Owner Involvement/Cost Control — Our
office is committed to the success of this project. Detailed information can be found in the
Approach to Management section of this document.
6. We are ready to begin!
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B. Company Overview
Since our founding in 1983 in Michigan, Cad
Walker, Inc. (Cad Walker) has grown to offer
facade and plaza restoration, parking restoration,
parking consulting, parking design, and parking
operations consulting services to clients
throughout the country. This has been our focus
for these 20+ years, and is reflected in our mission
statement, "Providing creative parking and
engineering solutions of superior value."
Now recognized as one of the most respected and
experienced companies in the restoration industry,
Cad Walker operates ten offices nationwide.
Some of the most talented planners and designers
in the country make up our staff. We are an
employee owned and managed company.
We have successfully completed hundreds of
restoration projects, large and small, complex and
simple, for all types of clientele: airports,
universities, government, developers, medical
centers, and contractors.
Based on the premise that the building
environment is about people, our goal in all these
endeavors is the same: provide a safe,
comfortable, and efficient solution that satisfies
the owner, user, and community.
Project Team
Our project team in Denver, Colorado is
comprised of restoration and parking specialists
from Cad Walker, a corporation formed in the
State of Michigan.
Service Sectors
Office Locations
Carl Walker, Inc.
2460 West 26" Avenue
Suite 500-C
Denver, CO 80211
Telephone: 303-894-8800
Fax: 303-894-8033
Leo Whiteley
Whiteley@carlwalker.com
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C. Overview of Carl Walker's
Restoration Services
Carl Walker is a nationally recognized leader
in the evaluation and restoration of existing
structures. In addition, we have specialized
expertise in fagade restoration, structural
strengthening, and plaza waterproofing. We
have developed cost-effective repair solutions
for hundreds of successful restoration
projects throughout the country.
Our dedicated staff of restoration specialists is
knowledgeable regarding older structural
systems and the effective analysis and repair
of these types of structures. We are also
knowledgeable on the latest state-of-the-art
design considerations for new structures.
Our project approach includes a thorough
review of existing conditions and a detailed
analysis of observed conditions to identify the
causes of deterioration. Based upon this
analysis, we develop a restoration program to
address specific needs. We consider various
restoration options and their potential impact
on operations, scheduling and cost before
making final recommendations to the owner.
You can count on us to be with you every
step of the way throughout the restoration
process - from the initial condition assessment
and engineering evaluation, through project
planning, specifications & drawings, bidding
and construction administration.
Evaluation & Design Services
❖ Facades
❖ Parking Structures
❖ Concrete Building Structures
❖ Structural Strengthening
❖ Plaza Waterproofing
Testing Services
❖ Lighting Analysis
❖ Concrete Durability
❖ Corrosion Analysis
❖ Structural Load Testing
"The Ann Arbor Downtown Development
Authority (DDA) hired Cat] Walker, Inc.
because we knew they could accurately assess the
condition of ourparking structures and
recommend cost-effective repair opdons... They
seemed to work with us and notjustforus. "
Susan Pollay
Executive Director
City of Ann Arbor, DDA
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II. Scope of Services
A. Scope of Services Summary
B. Old Town Parking Structure
C. Civic Center Parking Structure
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A. Scope of Services Summary
This Proposal is based on the Request for Proposals #P1025 issued by the City of Fort Collins.
Carl Walker, Inc. will provide the structural and maintenance appraisal of two parking garages
(Old Town Parking Structure and Civic Center Parking Structure) owned and operated by the City
of Fort Collins, Colorado. We will:
1. Meet with representatives of the City of Fort Collins to review project objectives and to gain an
understanding of the history of both parking structures subsequent to their original construction,
including changes or additions to the facilities and any previous maintenance, repairs, or
evaluations.
2. Review condition appraisal reports, construction documents including plans, specifications, and
repair drawings, if made available, for the existing structures to become familiar with the type of
construction and protection systems initially specified and previous repair programs.
3. Perform a visual observation of the structural systems evaluating type, locations, and magnitude
of concrete deterioration observed. In addition, a chain drag delamination survey of selected
areas of both structures will be performed. Items that will be assessed for each parking structure
will include:
a. Floor slab surface condition, exposed reinforcement, and finish variations.
b. Cracking of slabs.
c. Condition of joints and sealant system.
d. Condition of structural members such as columns, beams, spandrels and walls.
e. Condition of ceilings, including cracks and concrete spalls.
f. Condition of exterior masonry condition including bricks and motor joints.
4. Evaluate any items in need of immediate corrective action for the safety of parking facility
patrons.
5. Coordinate concrete tests to determine the actual physical and chemical properties of the in -
place concrete. A testing plan will be formulated and the following tests will be considered for
each structure:
a. Petrographic (microscopic) examination of one (1) core sample to assess the general
concrete properties and entrained air parameters. This information is used to gauge the
relative durability of the in -place concrete and provide needed information for the
correct recommendation for repair.
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Scope of Services (continued)
b. Compressive strength of two (2) core samples.
c. Chloride analysis of pulverized concrete powder samples taken from selected locations
to determine the extent and degree of potential chloride contamination of the concrete
topping. (5 locations at 3 incremental depths plus a base sample for a total of 16
samples in each structure.)
d. Coordinate a local contractor to obtain and patch core and powder samples for submittal
to an independent laboratory.
6. Perform a visual examination of other visible building components including the drainage
system, exposed electrical conduit, light fixtures, and facade. This will include all bollards, pay
booths, elevators, stairwells, and breeze ways. We will document any safety or public health
concern that is not explicitly covered in this scope of work.
7. Compile and review all field and materials test data to assess the probable causes and effects of
the documented deterioration on the structure.
8. Evaluate and present general restoration alternatives and priorities for each structure, and
include probable costs for the repairs/maintenance.
9. Evaluate the common walls, ceilings, and /or any other structural components shared by the
retail tenants and the Civic Center Parking Structure and the components shared by the Poudre
Fire Authority and the Old Town Parking Structure.
10. Prepare a draft written report indicating findings, alternatives, recommendations, priorities of
recommended repairs and preventative maintenance along with associated construction costs for
each structure. This report will include drawings indicating the general location and quantity of
the noted deterioration and photos to document the type of deterioration.
11. Provide three (3) color copies of draft report.
12. Meet with Owner representatives to discuss content of the draft report and receive Owner
comments.
13. Revise and issue three (3) color copies of the final report.
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