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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESPONSE - RFP - P1073 WATER CRAFT COURSE DESIGNREQUEST FOR PROPOSALS P 1073 WATER CRAFT COURSE DESIGN FOR THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS SUBMITTED BY: Laughlin Whitewater d , ' u _ P Section II - Cost and Schedule for Services Schedule A vital tool in meeting the project deadline is maintaining a schedule that is updated and provided to the client when conditions change. To facilitate this, we have prepared an initial project design schedule in Microsoft Project, attached on the following page. This schedule will be updated, refined, and provided to the City and City's consultants as requested. Fees The fees, as estimated herein, are based on the request for proposals as outlined by the City of Ft. Collins, additions to the scope made herein and are based on a total project budget of $150,000. If selected, we will complete the required scope items including conceptual design of two project alternatives, preliminary and final design of the selected alternative and construction phase services for the fee on the attached Project Budget Worksheet. If the scope is expanded and the total project budget is increased, then it is anticipated that final design fees will increase accordingly (on a percentage of total project basis). Additional Work/Special Services We have included an hourly rate sheet in the appendix of the proposal. Work outside of this scope, or additional work requested by the City (special or general services) may be completed at the hourly rates as listed herein. Some items that may be considered include geotechnical investigation (beyond review of existing reports and the Wolman pebble count), full time construction inspection services, or other professional services offered by the McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group. ®Laughlin Whitewater ID Task Name I. Site Analysis 2 Kick -Off Meeting and Site Visit _ 3 __ Information from City 4 Review of Existing Information 5 II. Refine Objectives and Determine Desired Features Design Charrette and Concept Sketches ' III. Conceptual Design Report $ Prepare Report 9 Progress Meeting with City/Matt Evans 10 City Review 11 IV. Public Meeting 12 Preparatory Meeting 13 Prepare Presentation 14 Attend Meeting 15 V. Preliminary Design Report _ -16-. Incorporate City, Mr. Evans and Public Comments 17 Drawings -18 -- Update Hydraulics/Permit Support/Cost Estimate 19 Finalize Report 20 Submit to City/Mr. Evans for Review 21 V. Final Design 22 Incorporate City and Mr. Evans Comments 23 Drawings 24 Specifications 25 Bidding - TBD 26 I VI. Construction - TBD Task Progress � Split Milestone . Poudre River Water Craft Course Design Estimated Project Schedule July 21 7/1 ♦ 7/11 _[August2007 7/22 --7/29_- L - 8/5 _l8/12 ♦ 7/25 ♦ 7/25 ♦ 8/15 8/26 9/2 _� _ 9/9_ __� 9/16L_9123_Z_-9/30 _-L _10/7- I 10/14 Summary External Tasks Deadline Project Summary = External Milestone Page 1 Laughlin d e s 1 Scope and Budget Development Whitewater P 1073 - Water Craft Course Design Poudre River, Ft. Collins, CO McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group Estimated Hours McLaughlin Whitewater Desian Grouo Task Rick McLaughlin $126 Aaron Asquith $98 Engineer in Training $65 Designer w/ ACAD $74 Two -Man Survey Crew $130 Secretarial $45 Expenses and Travel Extended Task I. Site Analysis Kickoff Meeting and Site Visit with Walsh 2 2 $448 Woiman Pebble Count 2 $196 Review and Summarize Hydrology 1 2 $228 Obtain and Review Existing Data and Reports 4 $392 Identify Limiting Factors 1 2 $322 Subtotal Task I IL Refine Objectives and Determine Desired Features Design Charette with City and Matt Evans 2 2 $448 Rough outline/sketch of 2 concepts 2 2 $448 Subtotal Task 11 III. Conceptual Design Report Hydraulic Modeling of 2 Concepts 2 8 $716 Refine Concepts 2 Drawings - Plan View 2 2 8 8 $1,560 Letter Report w / Costs, Hydrology, Competitive Evaluation 12 12 $1,956 Submit Draft Report at a Meeting for City and Matt Evans Comments 2 $90 Finalize Report 1 4 4 1 $823 Subtotal Task III IV. Public Meeting and Public Review of Conceptual Design Preparatory meeting with City and Matt 2 2 $448 Poster Boards 2 estimated and Power Point 2 4 4 $752 Attend Public Meeting 3 3 $672 Subtotal Task IV V. 30% Preliminary Design Drawings 1. Cover 2 8 8 $1,30B 2. Site Plan and Profile 4 12 12 $2,060 3. Typical Cross Sections 2 4 8 $1,048 4. Construction Details 2 Drawings) 4 8 16 $2,096 5. Sediment Control and vegetation plan 2 4 8 $1,048 Refine/Finalize Hydraulic Modeling 4 8 $912 Permit Support Calculations and Verba e 2 8 $716 Preliminary Cost Estimate 1 2 $228 Submit for City/Matt Review 2 $90 Subtotal Task V VI. Final Design Drawings 1. Cover 1 2 8 6 $1,434 2. Site Plan and Profile 1 4 12 12 $2,186 3. Typical Cross Sections 1 2 4 8 $1.174 4. Construction Details 2 Drawings) 1 2 4 8 $1,174 5. Sediment Control and vegetation plan 1 2 4 8 $1,174 Final Design Calculations 1 2 8 $842 Technical Specifications and Contract 1 8 12 $1.690 Qualify Bidders, Prebid Walktherou h, Summarize Bids 4 2 $482 Recommend Award 1 1 $143 VI. Construction Phase Services Preconstruction Conference 3 $294 Review Contractor Submittals 8 $784 Site Visits/Inspections assume bi-weeklyfor 2 months 16 $1,568 Totals 22 117 1 144 108 0 8 0 $31, 150 Section III -Qualifications of Key Personnel Our project experience over the last 20 years has included more than just recreation and white water enhancements. Our river projects include multi -use facilities, river restoration, floodplain modeling and floodplain hazard delineation, drainage ways, drop structures, diversions, and storm sewers. As a result of this broad experience, we are well versed in physical, hydraulic and sediment modeling, and understand true project constraints such as easements, flood elevations, and stability of river structures. The two main personnel for this project are located in our office here in Denver and include the following: Key Personnel Aaron Asquith, Project Manager and Project Engineer Aaron has experience in hydrology and hydraulic design and construction experience. Aaron received bachelor's and master's degrees in Civil Engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in water resources and water quality investigations. His graduate work included hydrological evaluation of water supply for stock ponds in the Badlands National Park Wilderness Area. Since moving to the Denver area, he has completed projects ranging from master planning and preliminary design to final design and construction management. His current and recently completed projects include a fish passage and 25 cfs diversion for the City of Lafayette, design of the Adventure Sports Whitewater Venue, and design and testing of two physical models (including a whitewater channel and diversion) for the Placer County Water Agency. Familiarity with design of numerous projects, combined with a strong background in hydraulics, will be valuable in completing and evaluating design alternatives and providing a work product that meets the goals for the project. Project Responsibility: As City and Stakeholder/Project Manager and Project Engineer, Aaron will oversee and take professional responsibility for the design of the coarse, development of options, and complete hydraulic calculations, cost estinsates, design calculations, hydraulic modeling, and required report preparation. In addition, Aaron will serve as the primary contact for the project. Rick McLaughlin, Concept Design and Quality Control Rick McLaughlin's education and experience is in water resources and hydraulic engineering. Over the last 20 years, his focus has been exclusively on multi -use river restoration and rehabilitation, design of pipelines and diversions, hydrology, hydraulics, and physical and computer modeling. Mr. McLaughlin has worked on large and small river restoration projects with multiple uses ranging from improved aquatic habitat, to fish passage and diversions, to white water recreation. He has also performed as the principal -in -charge and technical supervisor for over 5 Froude scale physical models including the 1996 Olympic course, and Confluence Park of Denver, Colorado. He is currently supervising the start up and testing phase of the Adventure Sports Whitewater Course in Maryland and the alternative concept design for the Chattahoochee River in Tennessee. In addition, Rick has served as an expert for peer review of white water course designs (by others) and hydraulic assessment of diversion structures. Project Responsibility: As the Quality Control Engineer for the project, Rick will lie involved early in the planning and conceptual design of the proposed white water features. In addition, Rick will perform a thorough review of all work products, including any reports and the final design contract documents and technical specifications. Project Organization The following organizational chart includes the main key personnel and the anticipated lines of communication for the project. Organizational Chart % City of Fort Collins Jason Stutzman, P.E. f Project Manager FEMA Anderson Consulting Engineer City Hydraulic Modeling Engineers McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group Rick McLaughlin, P.E. Technical Oversight McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group Aaron Asquith, P.E. Project Manager Project Engineer /)USACE Walsh Environmental City Environmental Consultant Fort Collins Flood Management Section IV - Firm's Experience and References McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group The McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group is a relatively new company in terms of name and office location -but not in experience and longevity working together. The MWDG was formed in February of 2003 by eight principals that have worked together (in the same firm) for an average of 17 years. The McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group is a specialized part of parent company McLaughlin Rincon, Ltd. The McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group is a front runner in the design of high performance whitewater courses and facilities. Experience gained through physical modeling is applied whenever possible to meet the needs of small and large clients across the nation. Our goal is to provide expert services to an array of clients. Our small company approach to operations provides high quality, cost effective services and excellent customer service in the field of water related engineering. Our experienced staff of engineers provides exceptional quality assurance and quality control to our clients. IV-2 The McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group offers services in: Engineering Services ♦ Water Resources ♦ Stream Restoration ♦ Hydraulics and Hydrology ♦ Multi -use Recreational Engineering ♦ Drainage and Flood Control ♦ Master Planning ♦ Utility Rates and Feasibility Studies ♦ Technical and Field Services Types of Clients ♦ Municipalities ♦ Cities and Towns ♦ Special Districts ♦ Commercial and Industrial Interests ♦ County, State and Federal Governments ♦ Private Citizens Complete resumes are attached in the Appendix. Further company experience related to conceptual, preliminary and final design of the Poudre River Water Craft Course Design are as follow: Objective Refinement and Innovative Thinking McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group is at the forefront of designing courses to accommodate the intended users and satisfy the goals of our clients. Adventure Sports Center International challenged MWDG to design a course in western Maryland that could accommodate users of all skill levels, including novice to expert freestyle boaters, novice to expert slalom boaters and generate a course that can provide a comprehensive rafting experience. With the need for variable whitewater features to accommodate such a lofty goal, our team accepted the challenge with open arms. We worked hand in hand with equipment manufacturer's and our client to further develop movable features that will be able to provide the required adjustments at the touch of a button (with the course in operation), instead of through intense labor and relocation of physical objects. IV-3 Course Construction Based on the desire of the City to design and construct low maintenance structures and the excellent source of boulders and cobble here in the Front Range, we would use existing techniques of boulder construction for design of the course. Boulder Construction TechnolQZy. Boulder construction techniques currently used in many whitewater courses in Colorado (and nationally) were refined in the 1990s by Rick McLaughlin and other engineers at McLaughlin Water Engineers. They have since been used in numerous design manuals and designs by many firms, as well as State and Federal Agencies. We have applied these techniques as well as developed faux rock construction techniques to mimic naturally occurring materials when additional stability is dictated by stream power. The Adventure Sports Center International Course and the Ocoee are two representatives of these techniques. For each project we integrated both faux rock and on -site boulders to generate a design that looks naturally occurring. Hydraulic Design The need to demonstrate no adverse impact as well as to analyze the course over a wide range of flows will require computer hydraulic modeling of the existing river and proposed improvements. Computer Hydraulic Modeling_ McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group contains individuals with experience in computer hydraulic modeling that far exceeds our whitewater course designers competitors. We have completed floodplain studies, river and creek stabilization designs, dam removal projects, designs of intake structures, drainage and flood control projects, and have completed significant physical hydraulic modeling. With experience in these areas, as well as whitewater designs, we have developed a commanding knowledge of one and two dimension hydraulic modeling as well as developed propriety software for wave and hole design based on our physical modeling efforts. This experience allows us to further reinforce our position with sound, defendable, engineering practice and experience both inside and outside the specialty of whitewater hydraulic modeling. IV-4 Floodplain Constraints There are a number of whitewater courses that have caused increases in floodplain elevations or river instability. From a strictly floodplain and hydraulic standpoint, white - water courses are "low -head" dams, and as such, care must be considered with respect to flood and river stability issues. Flood conveyance and related design will therefore take a front -seat in our approach to design. Specific issues may occur at conceptually located structures (downstream of the existing drops) where no hydraulic analysis was completed prior to layout. River Morphology This reach has experienced some bank instability based on visual inspection during our site walkthrough. This may be due to past construction issues or a broader impact related to the natural morphology of the river. We will evaluate the need for structural bank revetment downstream so that proposed whitewater improvements can function more harmoniously with the natural river function. Existing flood mapping through the reach indicate numerous buildings already within the floodplain. The need for no adverse impact will be a limiting factor in the design. IV-5 Durability The majority of recent whitewater courses have experienced failure or significant boulder movement. This instability has required on- going maintenance, with structure replacements and costs. These problems have also lead to safety concerns resulting from the failed structures. Our attention to structure integrity has resulted in no movement to any of our designed features. This diversion structure on Boulder Creek integrated fish passage, recreation, flow bypass requirements and was required to be passable at high flows. The course we designed and built for the 1996 Olympics receives unprecedented flood velocities without sustaining any damage or movement of boulders. Diversion Intakes and Whitewater Due to the operation of the Coy Diversion just upstream of the proposed course, an engineering understanding of hydraulics at intakes is needed in addition to an understanding of design of whitewater courses. While it is our understanding that proposed work may not impact the functionality of the diversion, a critical aspect of the project will be the understanding and incorporation of the upstream hydraulics into the design. McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group has led the way in integrating whitewater courses with diversions and intakes, from small diversions in Pitkin County and in the City of Lafayette, Colorado, to the largest projects in the country. This experience will be critical to the evaluation of any proposed improvements. IV-6 Laughlin Whitewater June 12, 2007 City of Fort Collins Mr. John Stephen Purchasing Division 215 North Mason Street, 2"d Floor Fort Collins, Colorado 80524 RE: Engineering Proposal for P 1073 Water Craft Course Design Dear Mr. Stephen: Thank you for the opportunity to submit a proposal for the Water Craft Course Design on the Poudre River. We were able to visit the site last week with Jason Stutzman at a relatively high flow for this reach. In addition, we have discussed the project with Ayres Associates (the City's floodplain consultant. In addition, we have reviewed the historical daily average flows through the reach and are excited about shaping the flows (ranging from 300 cfs to 1000 cfs) starting at the end of April through the 41h of July. Our company has a good history of designing whitewater courses and river restoration projects that meet the clients and communities goals. These include: 1. Enhancing the river corridor to attract river users. Confluence Park in Denver attracts thousands of tubers, kayakers, rafters and even swimmers every, year. Project Experience Our design team has worked on the design and planning of over 12 whitewater projects in the last 10 years. In addition, our team has extensive experience in multi- use facilities, parks and recreational facilities, and planning, designing and coordinating large scale venues, including some used for the Olympics. They are still regarded among the best international training facilities today. Some of the design team's achievements are: ♦ Olympic Whitewater Venue - Ocoee River, TN,1995 Concept, Preliminary, and Final Design; Physical Model Study ♦ Adventure Sports Center International, MD, 2007 Master Plan, Preliminary, and Final Design; Physical Model Study ♦ Mississippi Whitewater Park, MN, Current Preliminary, Value Engineering, and Final Design (Current); Physical Model Study ♦ Chattahoochee Whitewater Improvements, GA, Current Masterplanning, Preliminary Design, Construction Documents (Current) and Feasibility Study (with the USACE) on largest whitewater project in history ♦ American River Restoration & Whitewater Course, CA Master plan, Preliminary, and Final Design, and Value Engineering Study with the Bureau of Reclamation, and Physical Model Studies (2) ♦ Colorado Springs Confluence Park, CO, 2000 Preliminary and Final Design of whitewater drops and proposed course ♦ Eastside Resort Recirculating Whitewater Course, CA,1999 Feasibility study for whitewater course. ♦ Farad Diversion & Whitewater Course Truckee River, CA, 2002 Alternative Evaluation, Preliminary, and Final Design, and Physical Model Study ♦ Fox River Restoration & Whitewater Course, IL Alternative Evaluation and Preliminary Final Design for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources ♦ Confluence Park, Denver, CO - Whitewater Course 1995 Final Design and Physical Model Study ♦ Horseshoe Bend, ID,1987 Preliminary and 90% Design Drawings, Model Study, Prototype Evaluation ♦ Dickerson Whitewater Course Renovation, MD, 2002 Model Study, Design ♦ Santa Fe Avenue - Whitewater Course, CO, 1985 Final Design and Physical Model Study We have provided project cut sheets of several of the above projects in the appendix of this proposal. IV-7 Project References Project references are provided on individual project cut sheets in the appendix. IV-8 Section V - City Responsibilities The main responsibilities of the City for this project include developing local community support through reception of local input, providing background information to our group for development of the project, and communicating project goals. For this proposal, we have assumed that the City will provide, or assist us in tracking down and receiving the following: ♦ Base mapping, suitable for design documents. ♦ Previous design drawings and as-builts ♦ Utility and infrastructure mapping, suitable for final design documents ♦ HEC II or HecRas hydraulic model and work maps for floodplain mapping It is essential that current and usable data be made available to the team in a timely manner and in digital format (inhere applicable) in order to maintain and meet the required project schedule. For the purposes of this proposal and at the proposed level of preliminary design, the following scope items are not anticipated to be necessary and, therefore, have been excluded from the scope. ♦ Legal surveys ♦ Environmental Impact Statement or related analyses ♦ Artist's renderings and physical hydraulic models ♦ Utility design modifications ♦ Architectural models ♦ Permitting ♦ Submittals to FEMA V-1 APPENDIX Resumes Project Cut Sheets Rate Schedule EDUCA710NIQUALIFICATIONS ■ M.S. Civil Engineering, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology,1999 ■ B.S. Civil Engineering, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology,1998 ■ Registered P.E. Colorado 36602 ■ Professional Registrations: American Concrete Institute Certified Field Technician Grade 1 Troxier Certified ■ Professional Memberships: Colorado Association of Storm and Floodplain Managers - Denver Regional Representative American Society of Civil Engineers Order of the Engineer Tau Beta Pi ■ Other Experience: RCS Construction, Inc., Rapid City South Dakota,1998-99 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology,1998-99 City of Rapid City, Engineering Department, Rapid City, South Dakota,1996-98 Wyoming Department of Transportation, Cheyenne, WY 1994-95 Aaron K. Asquith, P.E. Resume Summary Mr. Asquith has project experience in the areas of master planning, hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, sediment transport and scour analysis, physical model design, construction and testing, surveying, materials testing, hydrologic evaluations, grading and site plans, storm, water and sanitary pipeline design, manual and AutoCAD drafting, and, construction phase services. He has served as a construction inspector project engineer and project manager for numerous projects in Wyoming, South Dakota, and Colorado and has prepared permit applications, field surveys, and construction documents. He is proficient in Excel, Word, HEC-I, HEC-II, GSTARS, QUAL2E, FlowMaster, SMS, RMA2, MathCad, AutoCAD, Softdesk, Surfer, ArcView and ArcInfo. Project Experience Crow Lane Reservoir No.1, Raw Water Diversion and Pump Station Pinewood Springs Water District, Pinewood Springs, CO Project Manage/Project Engineer: Including design and hydrology report preparation, and preparation of Contract Documents for construction of a 40 acre-foot reservoir with spillway crest, chute and stilling basin, a 1-cfs coanda screen diversion from the Little Thompson River and a 1-cfs raw water pump station. The project also included coordination with the State Engineer, USAGE, and the CDPHE. Quail Creek Tributary D City and County of Broomfield, CO Project Manager/Project Engineer: The project included review of the proposed master plan based on adjacent development, evaluation of alternatives channel capacities (10-yr and 100-yr), USACE 404 permitting, and design of a two spill structures from the FRICO Ditch to Quail Creek Trinutary D. The project required coordination between the FRICO Ditch, the City and County and the Broadlands Golf Course. Storm Water Mapping City of Lafayette, CO Project Manager/Project Engineer: Coordination of surveying and drafting of the City of Lafayette storm water system base maps in order to meet MS$ requirements. The project included GPS location of all facilities, major basin delineation and system component labeling. Quail Creek Tributary D City and County of Broomfield, CO Project Manager/Project Engineer: The project included review of the proposed master plan based on adjacent development, evaluation of alternatives channel capacities (10-yr and 100-yr), USACE 404 permitting, and design of a two spill structures from the FRICO Ditch to Quail Creek Tributary D. The project required coordination between the FRICO Ditch, the City and County and the Broadlands Golf Course. McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group Aaron K. Asquith, P.E. Jefferson County Public Schools Miscellaneous Drainage Improvements Jefferson County, CO Project Engineer: The miscellaneous projects include MS4 mapping of 25 District Schools and master planning and short-term drainage improvement design for the Windy Peak and Mt. Evans Outdoor Education Laboratory Schools. Detailed project components include riprap lined open channels, inlets and storm sewer, culverts and curb and gutter improvements. Batavia Dam Rehabilitation, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Chicago, IL Project Engineer: Preliminary design of dam removal and river stabilization of a 1 mile long reach of the Fox River. The project included hydraulic sediment and two-dimensional hydraulic modeling, preliminary design drawings and a summary preliminary design report including final design recommendation, estimated construction costs, a sediment management plan and results from physical and numerical modeling efforts for bank stabilization. Josh's Pond Dredging City and County of Broomfield, CO Project Manager: Including preparation of stormwater discharge permit and construction activities permit for the State of Colorado (401 permit), State of Colorado Dewatering permit preparation, stormwater management plan and report, soils sampling and testing coordination, and coordination for Army Corps of Engineers 404 permit application. This project also required design for dredging approximately 4,000 cubic yards of material from a regional water quality pond along with land application and re -vegetation of the dredged material. Adventure Sports Center Incorporated, Garrett County, MD Project Manager/Project Engineer: Completion of conceptual, preliminary and final designs for a 600 cfs raw water pump station, preliminary, final design and construction phase services for a 1,700 linear foot whitewater course with adjustable obstacles, a 400-foot long training channel and construction using native materials. Circle R Ranch, Pitkin County, CO Project Engineer: Design of a 150,000 gallon buried concrete tank, 5,000 linear feet of 8" and 12" DIP fire line, a diversion and ditch construction for water supply from the Paradise Ditch, culvert road crossings and ditch restoration on the Salvation Ditch and 2 interconnected irrigation storage reservoirs. Roaring Fork River Stabilization Preliminary Design, Town of Basalt, CO Project Manager/Project Engineer: Preliminary design of a 1-mile reach of the steep Roaring Fork River through the Town of Basalt. Design tasks included hydraulic modeling, sediment transport analysis and estimation of scour depths at structures, development and physical model testing of jetty structures and development of a phased plan and estimated construction costs for completion of the improvements. Erie -Lafayette Interconnect, Boulder County, CO Project Manager/Project Engineer: Design of a 950 linear foot long pipeline to connect the Town of Erie and City of Lafayette public water supplies for emergency situations. Design features include auger bored casing pipe installations under Arapahoe Road and the South Boulder Canyon Ditch, a bi-direction meter vault, valves and appurtenant items. American River Diversion, Placer County Water Agency, CA Project Engineer: Duties included completion of physical model construction drawings for a 1:12 Froude scale model of the river improvements and a 1:1 scale model of a coanda screen intake. Review of physical modeling data yielded adjustments to the final design of the 225 cfs diversion for public water McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group Aaron K. Asquith, P.E. supply. Other features of the design included a bypass channel for boating safety and fish passage, hydraulic intake chutes for the combined uses of diversion and boating and a grit chamber. City Park Drainageway, Urban Drainage Flood Control District, Broomfield, CO Project Manager/Project Engineer: Design of stabilization improvement for a 700 linear foot reach of channel in the City of Broomfield. Features of the design include a grouted boulder drop structure, pedestrian bridge, geotextile channel lining, wetlands mitigation and rehabilitation of two outfalls into the channel. Nighthawk Pump Station, Aspen, CO Project Engineer: Design of a 100 gpm pump station for the City of Aspen. The project converted a 10,000 gallon potable water tank into a pump station and eliminated a pressure zone in the subdivision. Features of the pump station included an end suction centrifugal pump, meter, interior piping, and pry and improvements for pump station access. Stormwater Bypass Pipeline Phase I, City ofAurora, Douglas County, CO Project Engineer: Completion of Construction Drawings and Technical Specifications for a 6,000 LF 30" storm sewer pipeline. Design duties included pipeline layout, hydraulic design and pipe and manhole selection criteria. North Trunk Force Main, City of Lafayette, Boulder County, CO Project Manager/Project Engineer: Design of approximately 5,400 LF of trunk sewer force main and 500 LF of gravity sanitary sewer for fully developed flows. Design included final contract documents and specifications detailing pipe installation, air release and solids removal manholes, relocation of existing storm sewer and pipeline hydraulics. Drainage Improvements Project, Clalite Block Co., Inc., Denver, CO Project Manager/Project Engineer: Completion of a drainage report and construction documents for drainage improvements of a 15-acre site. Design features included a water quality/detention facility and 2 1 " RCP outfalI into the existing storm sewer system. 75`h Street Diversion and Pipeline, City of Lafayette, Boulder County, CO Project Engineer/Construction Project Manager: Preliminary design, final design, development of construction plans and specifications and construction project management for an in -stream diversion of Lower Boulder Creek for the Lafayette public water supply. Major final design features include an in creek diversion, drop structure, 4.3 miles of 36" pipeline and outlet structure. Goose Creek Drainage Improvements — Phase IV, City of Boulder, CO Project Engineer/Inspector: Development of construction plans and specifications for the extension of Goose Creek through Folsom St. Final design features included 100-year channel improvements, including drop structures and a wetlands channel within a structural -walled channel, a ditch diversion, a sanitary sewer relocation, local drainage and street improvements and multi -use paths. Goose Creek Drainage Improvements — Phase III, City of Boulder, CO Project Engineer/Inspector: Review of submittals and construction inspection services as needed. Prepared construction documents for the Chez Thuy and Norbel Credit Union Parking Lot addition to the project. Prepared preliminary design alternatives and cost estimates for the extension of Goose Creek to Folsom Street and for Elmers 2-Mile Creek from its confluence with Goose Creek north to Iris Hollow Park. McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group Aaron K. Asquith, P.E. Hillside Storage Facility & Tributary RB-3 West Channel Improvements, Superior Metropolitan District #1, Superior, CO Project Engineer: Performed project management duties including preparation of pay estimates, review of submittals, and acted as a contact for field personnel, contractor and owner. Rock Creek Ranch Filing 22A, Superior Metropolitan District #1, Superior, CO Inspector: Inspection of installation water, sewer, and storm sewer for a residential development to ensure adherence to district construction standards. Coalton Road Utilities Extension, Superior Metropolitan District #1, Superior, CO Inspector: Inspection of installation of water, irrigation, and storm sewer inlets to accordance with district standards. Rock Creek Ranch Filing 21 — Phase IV, Superior Metropolitan District #1, Superior, CO Inspector: Inspection of installation water and sewer lines for a residential development to ensure adherence to district construction standards. Urban Drainage Cherry Creek Drop Structures, City of Glendale, CO Assistant Project Engineer/InspectorlAssistant Surveyor: Performed HEC-2 modeling and seepage analysis for two drops structures on Cherry Creek in Glendale, Colorado. In addition, performed general inspection services, topographical surveying and project stake -out. Urban Drainage Mark Hopkins Elementary, Arapahoe County, CO Assistant Project Engineer: Preliminary design and drafting for a 10-year detention facility and RCP outlet system for the reduction of flood flows in Arapahoe and Littleton counties along Littles Creek. Monument Creek Drop Structure Rehabilitation, City of Colorado Springs, CO Assistant Project Engineer/Surveyor: Performed topographical survey of 14 failed drop structures along Monument Creek. Performed various design duties, including preliminary drop structure design and HEC-2 hydraulic analysis of preliminary design influences on various flow conditions. Highland Park Drainage Improvements, Highland Park Association, Highland Park, CO Inspector: Performed general inspection and pump station and irrigation controls testing for a group of retention ponds, including a recirculating fountain system. Urban Drainage Little Dry Creek Flood Improvements, Urban Drainage and Flood Control District, Arvada, CO Project Engineer: Design and drafting of three low flow check structures and site grading plan for 900 linear feet of Little Dry Creek in Arvada. Urban Drainage Little Creek Flood Improvements Phase 11, City of Littleton, CO Inspector/Surveyor Assistant: General inspection and surveying duties during the construction of three box bridge culvert structures, and sewer and water installation. Farad Diversion Project, Sierra Pacific Power Company, Floriston, CA Assistant to Geologist: Determined drop structure and twin box culvert stability through analysis of critical groundwater flow paths and uplift pressure. Performed bedrock surface analysis using Surfer and AutoCAD 14 with Softdesk. McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group Aaron K. Asquith, P.E. Badlands National Park, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City, SD Project Engineer/Graduate Researcher: Monitored 5 stock ponds in Badlands National Park. Evaluated hydrologic conditions within the Park' s Wilderness Area. Also, prepared detailed report outlining which ponds are most reliable during dry years. LAS Mini -Warehouse Storage, RCS Construction, Inc., Rapid City, SD Project Engineer: Completed topographical survey of proposed site. Performed site layout and provided AutoCAD drawings for construction of building foundations, retaining walls, asphalt road surfaces, and landscaping. Ordered prefabricated mini -warehouse buildings and inspected construction of building foundations. City of Rapid City -Engineering Department, Rapid City, SD Surveyor Assistant: Performed topographical surveys and construction staking on approximately 40 projects. Highway 17 and Iron Mountain Road Reconstruction, Wyoming Department of Transportation, Chyenne, WY Inspector/Surveyor Assistant: Inspected installation of CMP and RCP culverts. Performed compaction tests, proctors, and gradations on fill material throughout construction. Performed construction staking of the project. District 2 Chip Seal, Wyoming Department of Transportation, Laramie and Albany Counties, WY Inspector: Field verified spread rates for application of tack oil and gravel over 130 miles of secondary highways. McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS ■ M.S. Water Resources Engineering, Stanford University, 1989 ■ B.S. Civil Engineering, Colorado State University,1982 ■ Registered RE. Colorado #25762 California #63338 Illinois #184-002169 Maryland #27297 Minnesota #41544 ■ Professional Societies: ASCE,CASFM Richard E. McLaughlin, P.E. Summary Mr. McLaughlin's experience is chiefly in water resources and environmental engineering and includes recreational whitewater facility design; drainage engineering; river restoration; closed conduit flow: design of pipelines and diversions, computer modeling, hydrology, hydraulics, and multi -use (recreational and drainage) facilities. Drainage and flood control capital improvement projects have included design of lined and unlined channels, culverts, detention facilities, flume and weir structures, raw water diversions, and river intake structures; mathematical and physical modeling of energy dissipaters and subsequent design; and open channel hydraulics. He is also experienced in basin -wide drainage master planning, incorporating hydrology, floodplain and damage analysis, and alternative development. Mr. McLaughlin has completed over six large scale physical models of man-made rapids including a research project that was completed as part of his graduate work at Stanford University. Relevant Project Experience Adventure Sports Center Incorporated, Garrett County, MD Principal in Charge, Lead Design Engineer: The Adventure Sports complex will include the first recirculating whitewater course in this country — constructed on top of the WISP ski mountain. This 10-million dollar portion of the project includes a 600 cfs pump station, a 1,700 linear foot whitewater course, innovative adjustable obstacles, and a 400-foot long training channel. Design includes using native materials. Construction started in 2004 and will be completed in 2006. Responsibilities include conceptual, preliminary, final design and construction phase services. Fox River Restoration and Recreational Improvements — at Batavia, IL, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Chicago, IL Lead Design Engineer for River Improvements: The project included replacement of Upper Batavia Dam along the Fox River in Illinois, with various whitewater drops and jetties. The multi -use features create recreational amenities, and fish habitat and environmental restoration. The recreational whitewater features are designed toward open deck river craft such as rafts, kayaks, and some types of canoes. The project also includes an adjacent waterfront park and pond. Responsibilities and efforts have included extensive alternate analysis and authoring of several detailed reports, two-dimensional hydraulics and preliminary design. The initial study included an alternative analysis and preliminary design of dam removal and river restoration of a 1 mile long reach of the Fox River. Design tasks included hydraulic sediment and two-dimensional hydraulic modeling, preliminary design drawings, and a summary preliminary design report including final design recommendation, estimated construction costs, a sediment management plan, and results from physical and numerical modeling efforts. The estimated construction cost is approximately $15m. Roaring Fork River Stabilization Preliminary Design, Town of Basalt, CO Principal in Charge and Lead Design Engineer: Preliminary design of a 1-mile reaches of the steep Roaring Fork River through the Town of Basalt. Design tasks included hydraulic modeling, sediment transport analysis and estimation of scour depths at structures, development and physical model testing of jetty structures and development of a phasing plan, and construction costs estimates. McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group 2. Durable, low maintenance construction. The Upper Ocoee, designed for the 1996 Olympics, as vvell as all of our in river structures, have not moved with flood velocities up to 20 feet per second in some cases. 4. Incorporate public input. This public meeting in Dayton, Ohio hosted 175 local paddlers, anglers and trail users, helping to identify important project components. 3. Minimize or eliminate floodplain impacts and address multiple uses. This diversion structure on Boulder Creek allows fish and boat passage and created zero rise in the existing floodplain. 5. Reduce habitat and vegetation impacts Planned improvements on the Fox River, in Illinois, will preserve most of the existing riparian and wetland vegetation through the project reach. Richard E. McLaughlin, P.E. Expert Testimony, Recreational In Channel Diversions, CWCB, Colorado Prepared reports and testified on water rights cases related to whitewater courses (known as RICDs). Developed technical criteria for review and completed evaluation of performance and flow requirements for several whitewater courses built within active rivers. American River Restoration, Placer County Water Agency, Auburn, CA Principal -in -Charge: Overall responsibility for alternative analysis, preliminary design, and final design of this high profile river restoration project. Design emphasis is on a natural river configuration and diversion that will create whitewater recreation, fish habitat, and a reliable diversion. Design utilizes extensive native rock. The highly innovative multi -use diversion includes a drop/pool recreational whitewater course and a continuous rapid. The river restoration will re-establish the American River in its former alignment, and include riffles, pools, newly exposed canyon walls, and access. These multi- purpose elements will provide recreational benefits, fish habitat and passage, and a reliable diversion. Responsibilities and efforts have included: primary authoring of alternative and preliminary design reports, participation in a Value Engineering (VE) study, EIS review, detailed hydraulic and river stability analysis, and final design. Batavia Dam Rehabilitation, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Chicago, IL Principal -in -Charge, Lead Design Engineer: This project includes replacement of the Upper Batavia Dam along the Fox River in Illinois, with various whitewater drops and jetties. The multi -use features create recreational amenities, fish habitat, environmental restoration, and economic development. The recreational whitewater features will be designed toward open deck river craft such as rafts, kayaks, and some types of canoes. The project also involves integrating the trail system with boat portage and access trails and preservation and enhancement to an adjacent waterfront park and pond. Responsibilities and efforts have included extensive alternative analysis and authoring of several detailed reports, two- dimensional hydraulics and preliminary design. Chattahoochee Riverfront Park, Uptown Columbus, Columbus Georgia Principal -in -Charge, Lead Design Engineer: Conceptual and preliminary design (current) of a major riverfront development project that includes removal of two dams, creation of a recreational amenities including a whitewater course, improvements to several rapids that will be exposed - once dam removal is complete, terraces, and river access. This project includes restoration of rare "falls -line" rapids that will provide significant fisheries habitat improvements. Confluence Park, City of Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO Principal -in -charge, Design Engineer of River Improvements: Masterplanning, preliminary design, and final design (portion of project) of riverfront improvements to integrate the new Confluence Park with Monument Creek. Improvements included jetties, boatable drops, and river stabilization structures. Masterplanning of a whitewater course with pumped recirculation on Fountain Creek was also completed. Farad Diversion and Whitewater Chute, Sierra Pacific Power Company, Farad, CA Principal-in-Charge/Project Manager: This project included alternative development, preliminary design, and final design of a diversion that was destroyed during flood. Project elements included elimination of a formal dam structure, creation of a recreational whitewater rapid, restoring the channel adjacent to the diversion, and incorporating fish passage and habitat features. Efforts and primary responsibilities have included, authoring of all reports, preliminary and final design, extensive physical modeling at the Bureau of Reclamation's hydraulic laboratory, and extensive design development with fisheries biologists. McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group Richard E. McLaughlin, P.E. Mississippi River Whitewater Park, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, St. Paul, Minnesota Principal -in -Charge, and Whitewater Course Design Engineer: This economic development project is funded by the Sate of Minnesota and the Army Corp of Engineers. It will serve as a catalyst for the renewal of the surrounding area. The whitewater channel will have twenty-five feet of drop and create the centerpiece of this new river front park. Efforts and primary responsibilities have included co-authoring a feasibility study, participation in a Value Engineering (VE) study, and final design (planned this year) of this whitewater park. 1996 Olympic Whitewater Course, U.S. Forest Service, Polk County, TN Principal -in -Charge, Lead Design Engineer: As part of a multi -disciplined design team, design of the whitewater canoe and kayak slalom competition course for the 1996 Summer Olympic Games. The site is the Ocoee River in the Cherokee National Forest in Polk County, Tennessee. To support these events, a 600-meter stretch of the Ocoee River was adapted for competitive slalom use. Design included use of a large physical model study to refine whitewater performance characteristics. Efforts and responsibilities included hydraulic analysis, modeling, bank stabilization, preliminary design, and final design of the course and channel modifications. Confluence Park Boat Chute Design, Urban Drainage and Flood Control District, Denver, CO Project Engineer: For a boat chute at Confluence Park (on the South Platte River near downtown Denver), layout, hydraulic calculations, and design of the boat chute bypass structure around the diversion dam and hydraulic design of the chute. Conducted a $40,000 physical model study of the chute, diversion, and dam at Colorado State University's hydraulics laboratory, and compiled relevant specifications and a cost estimate. Also designed a modulating inlet chute and electronic control system that maximizes allowable flows through the boat chute. Horseshoe Bend Whitewater Course and Fish Ladders Boise Cascade, Boise Cascade Corp, Horseshoe Bend, ID Project Manager and Engineer: Design of a boat chute bypass, with fish ladder, to allow fish to swim upstream. Detailed hydraulic analysis and final report. Results from previous hydraulic model studies and computer programs were used in the design analysis. Santa Fe Avenue Grade Control Structure and Boat Chute, Pueblo Conservancy District, Pueblo, CO Project Engineer: Design of a grade control structure to convert a dangerous river drop structure into a safe white water recreational park. Computer modeling for chute design and analysis and analysis of various chute configurations under many different hydraulic conditions. Conducted a $30,000 physical model study of the proposed drop structure configuration and developed modifications to the model. Responsible for final design drawings and specifications. Boise and Payette River, Evaluation Project, Boise River 2000 Group, Boise, ID Principal -in -Charge: Overall responsibility for assessment of sites that cover 8 miles of the Boise and Payette Rivers. Work includes relating river characterization to man-made structures and diversions. Feasibility Study for Whitewater Training Site, United States Training Committee, Colorado Springs, CO Project Manager and Lead Design Engineer: Hydrology, hydraulics, and water quality evaluation for determining the feasibility of building a whitewater training site in the region of the Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center. McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group Richard E. McLaughlin, P.E. Various Whitewater Park Feasibility Studies, USA Principal -in -Charge, Lead Engineer: Conducted over six feasibility studies to evaluate costs and potential of proposed special purpose whitewater courses and multi -purpose river recreational projects. Efforts and Responsibilities included hydraulic analysis, concept -level design, cost estimating, and reports. (1984 through current.) Monument Creek Drop Structure Rehabilitation, City of Colorado Springs, CO Assistant Project Engineer/Surveyor: Performed topographical survey of 14 failed drop structures along Monument Creek. Performed various design duties, including preliminary drop structure design and HEC-2 hydraulic analysis of preliminary design influences on various flow conditions. Whitewater Physical Model Study, Graduate Work, Stanford University As part of Master of Science Degree work, completed a physical model study and technical paper on hydraulic jumps, waves and holes, for whitewater courses. The effort included computer modeling and flow measurements with a Laser -Doppler Anemometer. Audubon Phase III, City of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK Project Manager: Evaluation of alternatives and design for a $5 million drainage improvement project. The work included design of more than 3,000 linear feet of 5,000-cfs channel, 750 linear feet of 5-9x9 RCBs, head walls, transitions, drop structures, storm sewers, maintenance paths, landscaping and acquisition of land. Responsibilities included project management, hydraulics, tributary area basin hydrology, report writing, cost estimating, and alternative analysis. Flat Rock Drainage Master Plan, City of Tulsa, OK Project Engineer: Master planning for an area that included three major drainage basins totaling almost 38 square miles. Extensive hydraulic and hydrologic modeling for floodplain delineation and alternative analysis. Preliminary designs were prepared for detention facilities, and alternatives evaluation included hydraulic structure combinations, acquisition, flood proofing, and modifications to existing structures. Capitalized cost, safety, and extensive damage analyses were included in the total alternative analysis. High hazard zones were identified, and a comprehensive prioritized basin -wide plan was compiled. Bridle Trails Master Plan Update, City of Tulsa, OK Project Engineer: Update of drainage basin master plan, included hydrology and hydraulic analysis, alternative evaluation, and cost estimating. A custom reservoir routing program was written to model a side spill detention pond that included tailwater effect on the side spill weir and backwater effects on the flow split structure. An extensive damage analysis included generating damage curves for 30 events, with individual calculations for more than 50 homes or points of interest. Golf Course Engineering: Thorncreek Golf Course, City of Thornton, CO Battlement Mesa Golf Course Improvements, Exxon USA, Parachute, CO Project Engineer and Project Manager Roles: Design of drainage components golf courses in floodplains. Work included hydrology, design of heavy infrastructure and drainage improvements. Design of water features and drainage channels, including flow determination, erosion protection, a recirculation system, culvert entrances and outlets, ponds, and waterfalls. East Cherry Creek Detention Facility, East Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District, Denver, CO Project Engineer: Preliminary design, including facilities layout, extensive hydraulic analysis, probable maximum flood hydrology, embankment erosion analysis, hydraulic structure design, and energy dissipater design. Involved with state engineering criteria and the State Engineer's Office. McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group Richard E. McLaughlin, P.E. Morrison Diversion Dam, Pipeline and Grit Chamber, Town- of Morrison, Morrison, CO Project Engineer: Design of a 24-inch suspended and insulated steel pipeline along Bear Creek Canyon. Design involved attaching pipeline supports to rock face, 90-foot span bridges, a l 10-foot-long tunnel, and specialized insulating and jacketing detail. Design of a 15-cfs raw water grit chamber in a remote area and preliminary design for a diversion dam and intake structure. Administrative tasks included working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Colorado Highway Department. Investigation of Various Drainage Problems, Front Range, CO Principal -in -Charge: A) Investigation of reported drainage problems related to highway improvements for the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) at the Del Camino Interchange on I-25. Tasks included hydrologic investigation and review, cost estimating, and legal deposition. B) Investigation of surface drainage problems for the Village Townhouses located at Wadsworth Blvd. and Yale Avenue. Tasks included hydrologic investigation and review, preliminary design of improvements, and cost estimating. C) Evaluation of surface water problems at the Walgreen's at Parker and Quebec. Evaluated failure of embankment, hydrologic study, storm drainage system design, detention pond design and proposed remedial improvements. Review of Drainage Plans, CO Principal -in -Charge: In a review capacity for towns and governmental agencies, conducted the review of numerous drainage plans for the City of Brighton, the Town of Salida, and the Highland Park Association. Reviews included: hydrologic studies, proposed storm sewer systems, detention and retention ponds. Tasks also included advice on policy issues and development of drainage criteria. Water Lines, Pump Stations, Control Systems, Wastewater Infrastructure, and Rules and Regulations — Snowmass Water and Sanitation District, Green Mountain Water and Sanitation District, North Pecos Water and Sanitation District, Aspen Water District, & Town of Silver Plume, CO District Engineer, Design Engineer, Project Management and Inspection: Design and contract administration for various utility projects in developed and undeveloped environments. Projects were part of district -wide improvements system improvements and expansions. Components of the work included water supply, pipelines, tanks, pump stations, PRV vaults, highway and street crossings, creek and river crossings, diversions, maintenance of customer service, and coordination with government agencies. McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group Richard E. McLaughlin, P.E. Publications and Presentations McLaughlin, Richard E., Alex H. Danzberger, and R. James McLaughlin. "A Comparison of Selected Acid Mine Drainage Treatment Processes." Presented at the SME Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona, March 11-14, 1996. McLaughlin, Richard E., Alex H. Danzberger, and R. James McLaughlin. "Demonstration of an Innovative Heavy Metals Removal Process." Environmental Progress, Volume 14, Number 1, February 1995. McLaughlin, Richard E. and John M. Pflaum. "Dam Safety for River Users." Public Works Magazine, pp. 54. June 1999. McLaughlin, Richard E. and John Anderson. "Sharing Rivers with Recreationalists." Hydro -Review, Volume 13, Number 7, December 1994. McLaughlin, Richard E. "Dam Modification for Recreational Boating." In Waterpower '93, an International Conference on Hydropower, August 10-13, 1993. Nashville, Tennessee. McLaughlin, Richard E. "South Platte River C Central Platte Valley Improvements." In Inspiration: Come to the Headwaters, pp. 48-52. Proceedings of the Fifteenth Annual Conference of Floodplain Managers, June 10-14, 1991. Denver, Colorado. McLaughlin, Richard E. , Grenier, Roger R. "Low -Head Drop Structure Hazards: Modeling of an Abrupt Drop Boat Chute." In Hydraulic Engineering, Volume 1, pp. 725-730. Proceedings of the American Society of Civil Engineers 1990 National Conference, July 30-August 3, 1990. San Diego, California. Mohammed A. Samad, PhD, John M. Pflaum, William C. Taggart, Richard E. McLaughlin . "Modeling of the Undular Jump for White Water Bypass." In Water Forum '86: World Water Issues in Evolution, pp. 714-721. Proceedings of the American Society of Civil Engineers Hydraulics Division National Conference, August 4-6, 1986. Long Beach, California McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group Adventure Sports Center International McHenry, Maryland As a complement to the Wisp Ski Resort in western Maryland, citizens of Garrett County realized the need to attract tourism during the summer months as well as during ski season. With support at the federal, county and state levels, the Adventure Sports Center International took on the task of constructing a man-made recirculating whitewater course. Adventure Sports Center International hired the McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group to complete the Master Planning, Preliminary Design, and Final Design. Construction of the course is currently underway and incorporates the natural surrounding features - including on -site boulders and existing landscaping into the design. Construction is slated for completion in 2006 and includes the following features: ♦ A 1,000 ft.-long competitive slalom course combined with a 400 ft.-long training channel. ♦ A 400 ft.-long extreme course with difficult terrain and waterfall features. ♦ A pump station that recirculates a steady flow of 600 cfs to the whitewater and extreme courses. ♦ Adjustable whitewater features to provide multiple operational scenarios for the course. ♦ A whitewater operations and outfitters building. ♦ An amphitheatre to be used during local and world slalom and freestyle events. f« 4 4 The signature adjustable features - the most dominant elements of the course - are configured to be changed for different users. They will effectively create large rolling waves and waterfall features for the rafting experience, competitive Class III Whitewater for World Class Slalom competition, and large surf waves and play holes for private boaters and freestyle competitions. The Adventure Sports Center International project will be the first recirculating whitewater course in the nation, and the first course to combine adjustable features and natural boulder construction. Reference: Brian Trusty, Executive Director Adventure Sports Center International 301-387-3250 John Anderson, Architect / Rick McLaughlin P.E. The historic St. Anthony Falls district is the site of this world -class whitewater course. The project will serve as a catalyst for the renewal of the surrounding neighborhoods and the white water channel will be the centerpiece of a new city park that reclaims the industrial river front. The course utilizes the 25 feet of vertical drop at the lower falls and the reliable water flow of the Mississippi River, to create a year-round paddling site. The course will offer friendly recreation at various water levels, to encourage and challenge users of all abilities. Course Features: • Experts' channel - length sufficient for slalom • Easy beginners' stretch • Suitable for whitewater play, freestyle competition • Protection from most flooding Park Features: • Four season operation • Outfitter's building and paddling club space • Climbing wall • Walking and biking trail • Fishing amenities • Boardwalk • Wildlife habitat restoration Mississippi White Water Park Minneapolis, Minnesota k T' "This project will return the river to the people and tie in nicely to the historic legacy of water power on the river front. " Bill Tilton, Mississippi White Water Development Corporation Reference: Steve Mueller Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Trails and Waterways 651-297-4955 McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group Farad Dam Removal and Whitewater Improvements Truckee River, California Early in 1997, a flood destroyed much of the Farad diversion dam, part of a nearly 100 year -old Sierra Pacific hydropower facility. This section of the Truckee River is popular for whitewater recreation and was viewed as a potential spawning ground for endangered cutthroat trout. Rick McLaughlin (as Principal Engineer for McLaughlin Water Engineers) and John Anderson were asked to develop design alternatives, each needed to provide a reliable diversion and be able to withstand similar flooding. Their design needed to maintain passage for fish around the diversion for the endangered Lahontan Cutthroat trout, restore an adjacent channel and provide a passage for whitewater boaters while minimizing capital and maintenance costs. The team's innovative design will solve environmental hazards usually created by low head dams. It will look like a natural rapid to both fish and boaters, but in reality will be a dam that features a low slope riffle on the downstream side and a boat chute. A large physical model was used to complete the final design of the project which is expected to be constructed in 2007. "We are in this for the next 100 years - everyone has to win: fisheries, boaters, and Sierra Pacific." Craig Williams, Sierra Pacific Reference: Craig Williams, Senior Engineer Sierra Pacific Power Company 775-834-4937 The project site is a popular whitewater river that will remain open to boating and fish passage after the project is complete. The project site is a popular whitewater river that will remain open to boating and fish passage after the project is complete. Rick McLaughlin, P.E. Horseshoe Bend Whitewater Park and Fish Ladder Horseshoe Bend, Idaho Designed for the Boise Cascade Corporation, the Horseshoe Bend Whitewater Course was part of a multi- purpose recreational diversion improvement project on the Payette River. It was the first whitewater passage to include an integral fish passage that allows upstream passage of a wide variety of fish species. In addition to being the first regulated hydroelectric project to include a whitewater course, it has become a well-known competitive training facility and style event venue. a The design was based upon a detailed, proprietary, computational hydraulic analysis, and a 1:12 physical model study. The hydraulics and configuration of the course were very complex, designed and tested to convey flows from 1,300 cfs to 19,500 cfs. The course creates predictable and stable waves and holes over this wide range of flows. Tom Long, owner of Cascade Rafting and Kayak School, has made extensive use of the course and considers it to be one of the best training facilities anywhere. The course was designed to a functional level in 1987, and constructed in 1995. Rick McLaughlin was the primary project engineer for the physical modeling and was the project manager and engineer for the design of the course and completed all hydraulic Reference: calculations and layout. Mr. Tom Long, Owner Cascade Recreation 9-800-292-RAFT Rick McLaughlin, P.E.-Principal and Engineer of Record 1996 Olympic Whitewater Course Ocoee River, Tennessee The Upper Ocoee River in southeastern Tennessee was modified for the whitewater> events in the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games.'"" To make the rapids difficult enough to challe -' the world's best boaters, the nv x to a narrower channel to 'for Tele ins that aesthetics o ro "7 vhen "t a river was dry was of primary consideration. John Anderson, Architect, and Rick McLaughlin were responsible for the competitive channel, including: • Design of a competitive channel utilizing a 1:10 Froude scaledmodel. " • Flood level predictions using HEC 2 : r ,modeling. :onstruction documents for natural and �.; artificial ruck work. 4, esigh of a flexible gate -hanging system. • On -site assistance with boulder placement within the river channel. The Ocoee hosts numerous Freestyle and Slalom Events with few people realizing that the natural appearing course is man-made. • Start up testing and performance evaluation. 15,000 spectators enjoy the Olympic whitewai slalom competition on the man-made rapids. "This is without a doubt the most fantastic whitewater slalom course in the world." Albert Woods, Chairman of the International Canoe Federation �" set a new stith lard for ghat atop level slalom course should be." ©avid Hearn, +-time world charnpion in men canoe. N' La... 6. High quality whitewater at a wide range of flows. The Adventure. Sports Center International's entrance feature (left) generates a 2 foot wave with only 250 cfs Feature B (right) shows what we can do when flows reach the 400 cfs range. The reach from the Coy Diversion to the trestle bridge already exhibits characteristics of a great in town park and play facility. With the existing parking lot, access, bike trail, hydraulic drop and flow (during spring runoff), we see the potential for features that can create a regional draw to the City, provide a local "training ground" for freestyle boaters, and accommodate many types of river users. One major benefit of this reach is the fact that deep founded structures with subsurface cutoff already exist at the Coy Diversion and boat chute structure. These components, critical to the long term success and stability of in river structures are commonly the most expensive portions of a project. With minor modifications, these structures could produce waves with regional, or even national, merit. We are excited about the opportunity to work in a City with strong community involvement on a project that could further enhance the City's parks, rivers and trails. If selected, we will stress community involvement, developing a solution that satisfies all stakeholders, durable and low maintenance construction, minimal corridor impacts, innovative and low cost concepts and naturally appearing high quality features. These attributes are interrelated and form the foundation of our approach to your project. Thank you again for your consideration and we sincerely hope for the opportunity to work with you on this exciting project. Respectfully submitted, McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group Aaron K. Asquith, P.E. Principal Enclosure: Proposal Richard E. McLaughlin, P.E. Principal John Anderson, Architect/Rick McLaughlin, P.E.-Principal and Engineer of Record 1996 Olympic Whitewater Course Ocoee River, Tennessee Rick McLaughlin, P.E. Confluence Park, South Platte River Denver, Colorado Confluence Park is the crowned jewel of the Denver metropolitan train and park system. The park's whitewater course is located at the confluence of the South Platte River and Cherry Creek. Originally designed in 1974 by the former Wright McLaughlin Engineers, it was the first urban whitewater park located in an active riverbed. Redesigned by Rick McLaughlin in 1994, the current configuration offers a series of drops, pools, waves and eddies that are enjoyed by the general public. Environmentally Friendly The design includes drops and waves that have demonstrated their ability to carry boats over a flow range from 50 cfs through the 100-year flow. Roughened channel banks and small vertical drops also promote fish passage and re -aeration of otherwise oxygen -deficient flows. AT PLAY ON THE PLATTE A group of rafters navigates the South Platte River through Confluence Park earlier this month during the second annual 'Hats Off to The Platte` celebration. The 10.5-mite air, tdh of the river running through Denver is becoming a popWar urban recreation area. alai rrnr+ Everyone from tubers, rafters, canoeists, and kayakers use the course on a daily year- round basis. Reliability and Maintenance Constructed of 48,000 tons of rock, the facility is operated as a "run -of -the -river" course, and has received no structural maintenance in the past ten years. The whitewater course has not experienced any excessive deposition or erosion on this often murky and turbulent river, and has required virtually no maintenance. Adjacent terraces and walkways have required only debris removal after high flows from floods. Rick McLaughlin, P.E. Confluence Park, South Platte River Denver, Colorado Hydraulic Design The hydraulic features in the course were designed and analyzed using detailed theoretical hydraulics and proprietary computer programs. These programs were developed in graduate study during physical modeling at Stanford University and supplemented through additional physical model studies. To further refine the design; a 1:20 physical model was conducted at Colorado State University. The physical model study was used to tune the design and insure predictable hydraulics over the entire flow range that the course would need to function. Economic Impact The revised whitewater course has been in place for ten years with its whitewater characteristics tuned to the wide variety of urban users. The adjacent plazas and terraces have encouraged spectators and land -based park users to get right down to the water's edge. This has increased the number of people who can enjoy the park and, more impressively, has sparked the redevelopment of the surrounding area. Since 1995 local adjacent development has included: • Renovation of a train station into a flagship REI sporting goods store. • An aquarium. • Relocation of a Six Flags amusement park • Two new City parks. • Over 250 new townhouses and condominiums. Reference: Bryan W. Kohlenberg Urban Drainage and Flood Control District 303-455-6277 Shortly after construction, the course was exposed to the 10-year event. Physical Model, Coloraodo State University ®Laughlin Whitewater d e 5 a n g r C u p Schedule of Hourly Rates Effective February 1, 2007 thru January 31, 2008 2007 Personnel Minimum Qualifications Hourly Rate Whitewater Architect 20 years experience in the planning, layout, operations, and construction $135 of Whitewater Courses with a competitive whitewater sports background Principal Engineer BS in Engineering plus 20+ years relevant experience, or MS in $126 Engineering plus 15+ years relevant experience, Professional Registration Senior Project Engineer BS in Engineering plus 15+ years relevant experience, or MS in $106 Engineering plus 13+ years relevant experience, Professional Registration Project Engineer BS in Engineering plus 8+ years relevant experience, or MS in $98 Engineering plus 6+ years relevant experience, Professional Registration Professional Engineer BS in Engineering plus 4+ years relevant experience, Professional $87 Registration Whitewater Planning and 20 years experience in the whitewater industry with a focus on marketing, $100 Economics Specialist and promotion with a competitive whitewater sports background. Athlete Design Consultant Leading Competitive Athletic Expert in Whitewater Sports. Also having $100 extensive experience in the design and performance of courses worldwide Engineer in Training BS in Engineering plus passed FE examination $65 Resident Engineer/ BS in Engineering plus 4+ years relevant experience; or 10 years $80 Senior Resident relevant experience Survey Crew Two person survey crew complete with Total station or other equipment $130 Hydrologist 15 years experience, modeling capabilities in the most widely used $95 hydrologic and stochastic analysis software Senior Designer with CAD 10 years relevant experience $88 Station and software Engineering drafter with 4 years relevant experience $74 CAD Station and software Engineer Technician Technical background with field training or Associates Degree. $48 Secretarial w/word 4 years experience plus training in basic MS Office and Adobe software $45 processor Billable Expenses Automobile 4 wheel drive vehicle Lodging & subsistence Special communications/printing IRS Rate ($.485/mile as of Jan 1, 07) IRS Rate plus 8 cents/mile Actual cost Actual cost interest at 1 % per month will be charged on amounts due over 60 days after invoice date. This Schedule of Rates is considered by the McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group (MWDG). to be "CONFIDENTIAL" information. Release of any information contained herein to third parties is prohibited without express written consent of the MWDG. PAMR DOCSIRate ScheduleslMWDG - 2007,doc TABLE OF CONTENTS Section I. Approach Section II. Cost and Schedule for Services Section III. Qualifications of Key Personnel Section IV. Firm's Experience and References Section V. City Responsibilities Appendix Resumes Project Cut Sheets Rate Schedule i Section I - Approach Background The City of Ft. Collins has identified the reach of the Poudre River from the Coy Diversion downstream to the railroad trestle as a potential location for water craft recreation in the July 2000, Downtown River Corridor Implementation Plan (DRCIP). Completed improvements in this reach include modifying the Coy Diversion structure (mid 1980's) and installation of a boat chute drop structure (1999) below the Coy Diversion to allow safe passage of water craft at a variety of flows. With the completion of the DRCIP and enhanced interest from local river recreation enthusiasts, a concept for the reach was completed. With fundraising completed based on the concept, it is now time to move forward with more detailed planning and construction in this reach. Overall, the reach is well suited to whitewater features, given the existing hydraulic drop through the reach, the available flows during spring months and easy accessibility (existing parking lot) and visibility from the adjacent bike path. It is currently the desire of the City of Ft. Collins to pursue conceptual, preliminary and final design downstream or within the existing structures. The proposed designs must accommodate many different potential user groups, the multiple uses required by the Coy Diversion, address floodplain issues and budget limitations as well as limit the environmental impact to the reach. The overall project goal is to develop an option within the limits of the site and budget that meets the needs of the City and its residents. The existing reach has been improved to allow passage at lower flows, yet it still falls short of local stakeholder expectations. I-1 Approach Our approach to this project will follow the scope of work as outlined by the City in the Request for Proposals for the conceptual, preliminary and final designs through construction of the proposed improvements. In preparation of this proposal, we have toured the site with Jason Stutzman, the City's project manager, reviewed the concept plan, prepared by Ayres Associates and EDAW, discussed the floodplain limitations with Chris Pauly (Anderson Consulting Engineers) and reviewed historic flow records for the Poudre. We understand that the Friends of the Poudre, with white water contact Matt Evans, will be instrumental in selecting the final concept for any improvements to the reach. A list of tasks prior to development of the project are as follow: 1. Site Analysis, Inventory and Evaluation of the River - we will complete the following items for this task. a. Review and summarize (in tabular format) historical hydrology for the river to determine appropriate design flows and expected durations of whitewater use. b. Complete a site visit with City Staff and Walsh Environmental including photographic documentation and identification of habitat and vegetation to be preserved within the reach. c. Complete a Wolman pebble count to determine river bed material gradation for use in any final design scour calculations. d. Review the existing reach base mapping, available construction drawings and reports (design and geotechnical) and any construction photos available from the City. e. Identify project limitations and constraints within the reach. 2. Refine Objectives and Determine Desired Features - Following information gathering and review, we will meet with City Staff and Matt Evans to refine the project goals and determine desired features for the reach. With input from the City and Mr. Evans, we will roughly outline 2 concepts to further develop in the conceptual design phase based on our understanding of physical and political project constraints, and the desires of the local boating community. 3. Conceptual Design Report - We will complete conceptual design, sketches and cost estimates for the two concepts outlined during our meeting. The design will be summarized in a short letter report to include: a. Computer modeling - we will prepare a hydraulic model (HEC-RAS) of the proposed concepts for review by Anderson Consulting Engineers. In addition, I-2 we will complete a conceptual level scour analysis to determine anticipated locations of needed bank protection. b. Provide refined concept sketches (plan views showing course layout and site access/egress). c. Photographs of features similar to those proposed. d. A summary of hydrology for the site and anticipated duration of use (based on average annual daily flows). e. Anticipated difficulty ratings for each of the concepts (i.e. class of water). f. Comparative evaluation and recommendation of one of the two concepts (comparison will include costs, floodplain impacts, habitat and vegetation impacts, permitting requirements and constructability). 4. Public Meeting and Public Review of Conceptual Designs - We will circulate our conceptual design report to the City and Mr. Evans for comments prior to presentation to the public. This would include a second meeting to ensure that input from the City and community has been adequately addressed. Following any necessary revisions, we will present the concepts and recommendation at a public meeting with the help of City Staff. We will prepare a power point or other type of presentation and poster boards of the proposed concepts. 5. Preliminary Design - The purpose of preliminary design will be to further refine a selected concept. Based on the selected concept (following input from the public and City Staff) we will develop 30% Contract Drawings with the following main goals: a. Define limits of impacts and quantities of construction materials needed as support for permit applications. b. Refine hydraulic modeling to the final level and submit to ACE for review and incorporation into the City's base model. c. Identify all project components and details needed in the final drawing package (i.e. limits and type of bank protection, rock placement details, surveying layout points, etc.). d. Prepare a detailed preliminary cost estimate. e. Provide support information for permit preparation (i.e. provide quantities of fill required and limits of impact for the 404 Permit, provide a sketch erosion and sediment control plan for a 401 water quality certification or for a City grading permit, etc.). I-3 Following completion of the preliminary design, we will meet with the City and submit the Drawings for review and comment. Comments will be incorporated into the Final Design bid package. 6. Final Design and Bidding - With the incorporation of City Staff comments, we will complete Drawings and Technical Specifications for Bidding and Construction purposes. The following items will, as a minimum, be required. a. All necessary design calculations, including final scour analysis, seepage analysis, and structural calculations for the project. b. Complete bid ready drawings and technical specifications (it is assumed the contract specifications, front end specifications, will be provided by the City). It is anticipated that the following final drawings will be required for the project. 1) Cover Sheet 2) Site Plan and Profile (including features, trails, bank revetment, etc.) 3) Typical Cross Sections 4) Construction Details (2 Drawings) 5) Sediment Control and Vegetation plan (we will coordinate with Walsh to determine the appropriate plant species and any wetland/upland mitigation requirements for the project). c. Attend a pre -bid site walkthrough, prepare addenda, summarize bids, and recommend award based to the bidder best representing the interests of the City. 7. Construction Phase Services - At a minimum, we will attend a pre -construction conference, review contractor submittals and perform site visits/inspections on a bi- weekly basis during construction. Because we are currently unsure of the final scope for the project, we have assumed a construction period of 60 days for this project in preparation of our budget estimate. I-4