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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESPONSE - RFP - P942 US 287 S COLLEGE BICYCLE LANES PROJECT (2)FELSBURG P� �HOLT & ULLEVIG engineering paths to transportation solutions May 26, 2004 Mr. James B. O'Neill City of Fort Collins Purchasing Division 215 North Mason Street, 2nd Floor Fort Collins, CO 80524 Re: Response to Your Request For Proposals for US 2871South College Avenue Bicycle Lane Project City Project No. P-942 Dear Mr. O'Neil: Congratulations on taking this step to improving multimodal mobility within the City of Fort Collins - the city's commitment to its biking community is to be commended. This project offers a wonderful opportunity to provide a significant bike route for commuter cyclists, integrated with a regional arterial in a safe environment. The challenges to implementation of the plan fall into three key areas: • Technical — how to apply the bike lane concept through the corridor in a safe and efficient manner that minimizes conflicts at intersections, driveways, and frontage roads. • Coordination — details of this plan must be brokered with the CDOT, city staff, and the public. • Fiscal Responsibility —the plan must fit within the budget and will require a prioritization of elements of the Corridor Conceptual Plan to achieve that. These challenges are precisely what appeals to the dedicated professionals of the Felsburg Holt & Ullevig team, and it is why we are very excited to submit this proposal for your consideration. We believe that our experience and our approach to this project will demonstrate to you that we are both well qualified and highly interested in working with you on this assignment. This proposal is structured to present this experience and approach in a concise, yet thorough fashion. As you read further you will find that it includes: • A focused 10-step project approach. (page 2) • A succinct scope of work that summarizes the important tasks of each of theses 10 steps. (pages 3-8) 6300 South Syracuse Way, Suite 600 Centennial, CO 80111 tel 303.721.1440 fax 303.721.0832 www.fhueng.com info@fhueng.com Public Involvement Support System Schedule The FHU Team can meet the schedule the City presented in the RFP. The refined schedule below identifies critical path elements and expected timeframes for the project tasks. CONCEPTUAL DESIGN Public Involvement Selection Notice (6/1 oping Meetin JULY AUG. SEPT. OCT. NOV. DEC. ) ns Data Collection Conce al finalize Vision Ian >: Ope esig Prioritize Hous � C nstruction De Decision Field Survey e ular Task Fo ce Meetings Preliminar Design FIR Meeting R.O.W. Plans � CDOT Approval .O. W. Acquisition Final Design FOR Meeting Open House Plan Clean - Advertise Begin JAN. FEB. MAR. APRIt MAY DUNE Constructio Preliminar Design FIR Meeting R.O.W. Plans � CDOT Approval .O. W. Acquisition Final Design FOR Meeting Open House Plan Clean - Advertise Begin JAN. FEB. MAR. APRIt MAY DUNE Constructio PROJECT TEAM We have assembled a Team of highly qualified professionals that we believe can best serve the City and CDOT on this exciting and deserving project. FHU will be your primary resource and we will be responsible for the majority of the work. We are experienced on Local Agency Coordination projects with CDOT, both from a design and from a construction standpoint, and we recently completed the South College Avenue Access Control Plan Update, a project that provides us a unique insight into any potential access improvements that could be implemented as part of this work effort. Following are brief summaries of our proposed staffing and their responsibilities for the project. You will see that we have specifically excluded any type of environmental services from our Team. It is our understanding that CDOT will provide the environmental clearances required for the project. If any environmental services are required, FHU has a six person staff of environment scientists that can assist you as needed. Michelle Hansen, PE Project Manager Michelle has current and relevant experience in the City of Fort Collins and on similar projects. She was the lead design engineer for the North College Avenue Improvements project — a Local Agency Coordination project with CMAQ funding. Her current construction assistance role on this project has provided her with valued insight into the myriad of issues that affect design decisions. She is also the lead design engineer for the Mason Trail between Harmony Road and Spring Creek, a project that makes her uniquely qualified on design issues pertaining to bicycle facilities. Ms. Hansen will be your Project Manager and your primary point of contact, overseeing all aspects of project design and coordination. We have added three firms to our team to strengthen three important areas of the project, two of which who will be used to meet our Underutilized Disadvantage Business Enterprise requirements: ■ Fehr & Peers — A firm that would provide input into unique bike lane design and treatment solutions. ■ City Visions — A local Fort Collins company that specializes in gaining consensus in the public involvement process (UDBE). ■ Lund Partnership — Surveyors with City experience who are distinctively familiar with the local High Accuracy Reference Network (UDBE). We believe that you will find the characteristics you are looking for in the FHU Team, a Team both highly competent and excited to work with you on the US 287/South College Avenue Bicycle Lane Project. Resumes for the following individuals can be found in our appendix. An organization chart follows on the next page. FHU Staff Kriatem Nelson, PE RowWay Engineer Kristine will be responsible for the design of all roadway features on US 287 and intersecting streets, ff necessary. She has a wide variety of roadway design experience, from simple intersections to arterial street, and complex interchanges. Kristine is adept with the computer software necessary to design roadways and to create constnrction plan packages. She has also gained valuable field experience assisting on construction projects. 10 Felsburg Holt & Ullevig Dean Bradley, PE Felsburg Holt & Ullevig ..Y u.yncw n.b- Kristine Nelson, PE Felsburg Holt & Ullevig Katherine Woods City Visions Organization Chart .. Vic... manabc. Kathleen Reavis, AICP City of Fort Collins Rich Follmer, PE, PFOE Felsburg Holt & Ullevig Michelle Hansen, PE Felsburg Holt & Ullevig �"Uu urc vrngn - Chad Twiss Bill Marcato, PE Felsburg Holt & Ullevig Felsburg Holt & Ullevig Jeremy Klop, AICP Fehr & Peers Bidding / Construction Management Assistance + All FHU Staff + Lund Partnership i - saua. vca.�u Todd Frisbie, PE Felsburg Holt & Ullevig Robert Maestas, PLS Lund Partnership Brian Wiltshire, PE Felsburg Holt & Ullevig Bill Meresto, PE Structure Design Mr. Marcato will be responsible for the 11 OWN design of retaining walls, headwalls, box culverts or bridges along US 287, if needed. Bill has designed numerous facilities of these types during his career, most recently having designed all of the bridges and headwalls and the New Mercer Ditch flume for the Mason Trail. Bill is everything you need in a structure engineer — meticulous, accurate and detailed. Todd Frisbis, PE Traft Sow Design Todd has designed over 30 traffic signal installations during his career, including traffic signal interconnection and signal system plans. He will be responsiNe for identifying and engineering modifications to existing traffic signal installations that may result from necessary roadway widening. Subconsultants City Visions Katherine NbWs Katherine is a professional public participation consultant, experienced in working with community leaders to integrate their needs and ideas into public works projects. She is the past president of the International Association of Public Participation Practitioners where she worked in promoting an open and inclusive approach to public participation. Ms. Woods will be responsible for organizing and implementing your public involvement program. Quality Control Lund Partnership Robert Maestri, PLS Mr. Maestas is the Director of Surveying and Mapping Services for Lund Partnership. He will be responsible for providing horizontal and vertical control for the aerial mapping, and for the survey of the construction project. Robert will be responsible for researching existing right-of-way, land titles, property ownership and preparing legal descriptions for land purchases or for easement acquisitions. While Michelle Hansen will be responsible for the day-to-day progress of the project, she will be supported by two senior FHU staff: 12 Felsburg Holt & Ullevig RELEVANT EXPERIENCE In the 20 years since FHU's founding we have gained, through a wide variety of experience, the knowledge necessary to identify, evaluate, solve and design the critical elements of this project. Roadway, drainage, structure and traffic signal design are some of our core services. And the design of bicycle facilities is one of our growth interests. On the following pages you will find more detailed information of representative projects that we believe reflect our knowledge and experience, and that will show you that the FHU Team is the best Team for this important project. Experience on Bike Facility Projects Planning and designing bicycle facilities are a growth segment of our core business. FHU is a firm that specializes in planning and designing transportation facilities and we recognize that bicycling is an important mode of travel in the City of Fort Collins! We must also keep in mind that this facility will be on a state highway, and designing improvements to the state highway system is one of our fortes. Some of our Teams' recent projects include: ■ Morrison Trail ■ County Line Road Trail (Highline Canal) ■ Mason Transportation Corridor We expect Fehr & Peers to play an important role in the conceptual design of the corridor Vision Plan. Representative Fehr & Peers projects include: ■ Downtown Denver Multimodal Access Plan ■ San Jose Commuter Bicycleway Study ■ Bay Bridge Bicycle Path Feasibility Study Experience in the City of Fort Collins We have had a wonderful working relationship with the City of Fort Collins over the years and we have had a continuing relationship between you, Michelle Hansen and Rich Follmer most recently. Our most recent projects with the City include: ■ Design Guidelines for Grade -Separated Pedestrian, Cyclist and Equestrian Structures ■ Access control planning along several state highways in the City including South College Avenue throughout this projects' boundary ■ North College Avenue Improvements design and construction assistance Local Agency Coordination Experience FHU has a wide range of experience in working with CDOT and local agencies on projects where federal funding was a primary resource for both the planning and design of a project, as well as the construction of a project. Some important issues to consider include: ■ Verification of federal wage rates (Davis -Bacon) ■ Appropriate application of CDOT standards and procedures ■ Right-of-way acquisition in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisitions Policies Act of 1970 ■ Appropriate accounting of construction bid items to funding sources Specific projects where we provided Local Agency Coordination design services and/or construction services include: Planning & Design ■ Mason Transportation Corridor Trail Design — Harmony Road to Fossil Creek ■ North College Avenue Improvements ■ 100th/101st Avenue Extension Project (Westminster) ■ 92nd/Sheridan/US 36 Improvements (Westminster) Construction ■ Castle Rock Traffic Signal System ■ SH 119MCR 7 Intersection Improvements ■ Mason Transportation Corridor planning and trail design ■ 100th/101st Avenue Extension Project 13 Felsburg Holt & Ullevig In September 2001 the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, with assistance from Felsburg Holt & Ullevig, published Design Guidelines for Grade -Separated Pedestrian, Cyclist and Equestrian Structures, likely the first such set of guidelines in Colorado. Fort Collins recognizes the importance of establishing design principles to foster a multi -modal transportation network that is both safe and comfortable for the users, while being harmonious with the community. These Guidelines address the following issues: Establish when they should be considered ■ When pedestrian attractions are separated from pedestrian generators. ■ Along designated bike/pedestrian trails or corridors. ■ When a structure would complement a mass transit facility. ■ When a structure would improve cross -street traffic flow. Set comprehensive and unique design criteria ■ Wildlife movements ■ User security phone ■ Bird nesting treatments ■ Neighborhood amenities Identify where they should be placed ■ Where it would provide system continuity along pathways. ■ Where it would minimize out -of -direction travel. ■ Where logical geographic conditions exist. ■ Where it would minimize impacts to cross - street traffic. Create attractive and friendly -to -use structures ■ Attractive landscaping/artwork ■ Lighting quality ■ Colorful wall treatments ■ Rest benches I I Cross Street Cross Street Connection Connection 9D"Intersection � 90`Intersection Y ss u- Other Connection Other Connection (as necessary) (as necessary) Main Path 20- - _ 1 I 20'-- Main Path 1 1 14 Felsburg Holt & Ullevig In 1997, the residents of Fort Collins approved the Building Community Choices ballot initiative that established a''/a cent sales tax to fund community improvements, one of which was the North College Avenue Improvement project. Phase I focused on the area directly to the north of the Jefferson Street/Maple Street intersection. A project team of several City departments, the Colorado Department of Transportation and consultant staffs were assembled to evaluate alternatives. A preferred alternative that best met the objectives of the ballot initiative was carried forward to conceptual design. Felsburg Holt & Ullevig completed the conceptual design that identified roadway, drainage, signing and traffic signal improvements along the corridor, while also including a palette of pedestrian, bicycle and streetscape improvements to beautify the corridor, essentially continuing the character of Downtown Fort Collins northward to the Cache La Poudre river. EXISTING This project implemented and built upon the access management recommendations of the U.S. 287/S.H. 14 Access Management Report by installing raised and landscaped medians along North College Avenue, and by restricting and/or combining access points where appropriate. Alternative access routes were provided on both sides on the BUL6-0UT EIdH�NCED «5' SIDE1WriLK. REGULAR arao SPECIAL CRaSSKauc STREET corridor as a parallel means of COR14ER TREE reaching nearby traffic signals to TREATP'1EhJT Pt.^J-ITINC— east left turn movements. This project also included an extensive public involvement effort. Numerous meetings with the business and property owners along the corridor were held in both an open house format and at their business establishments. Project update and approval presentations were made to City Council and Transportation Board throughout the project. VISION AND FISCALLY CONSTRAINED PLANS VIEW SOUTH ON COLLEGE AVE. AT MAPLE ST. 15 Felsburg Holt & Ullevig As a continuing effort of the Mason Transportation Corridor, Felsburg Holt & Ullevig designed the construction of 31/2 miles of bike/pedestrian trail between the existing Spring Creek Trail and the future Fossil Creek Trail. This trail will become a vital north/south commuter route, connecting two east/west trails Th t 'I ' b ' d via is Bing constructe pnmarily withm the BNSF right-of-way, but requires significant coordination with the New Mercer Ditch Company also. Trail features include a 12-foot wide concrete surface with 2-foot soft trial shoulders; trail lighting along it's entire length; pre -fabricated bridges over Mail Creek and an existing pond; retaining walls; trail -head parking; and such urban design features as kiosks, water fountains, rest and picnic areas, and landscaping and art amenities to beautify the corridor. BNSF Track Cwa Zone W 12 BieFad T," = W Ca aor 2, 2, SINWIdar Saatildw a'C SM(TryiBost Wdar Rrml a"Caacaa Trail B.F. ABUT. 1 91'i' B.F. ABUT. 2 10- — 10' /735 B.F. ABUT. 1 31FFL TRU55 BR100E B.F. ABUT. 2 I V[RTOAL PO10:SPACED 4' T FNIJL OF F 1' L (PROVOED W immcE At W.) P R S0� 300 mAa Soo Nlsl¢o cRAnE SODS SEE SIR. 0_10 FM FINSHED GPIOE IYa. Q. - W CFS MI IC DRO [k SOX PEDMIUNGS ON LLFMANCE BENFATI DOSTNO GROUND (RS. m. - son.aa) aNCWALL3 BROOE - V) 3000 3 2+30 23000 m 2,ryj pp ON I DI c CTIRN • RN HW C UL AT IAA90N TP/JL IgRIZONTAL CWROL UK 16 Felsburg Holt & Ullevig Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU), in conjunction with Urban Edges, Inc., provided a design for a portion of a trail system along Bear Creek near the intersection of State Highway 8 and Park Avenue for the Town of Morrison, Colorado. To accommodate the trail, the design involved modifications to access, a parking lot, and sidewalk along the state highway and the inclusion of a veteran's memorial plaza. The process involved preparing alternative layouts to integrate the trail, memorial plaza, the intersection, and the parking lot in order to provide the safest workable solution. FHU prepared plans that included improvements to the intersection of State Highway 8 and Park Avenue at the west portion of the parking lot used by the Town and for an adjacent restaurant. This work included coordination with CDOT to obtain an access permit for the project. The improvements create a safe, more efficient traffic condition for pedestrians and vehicular traffic. The design effort and coordination began in mid 2000 and was completed in the spring of 2003. Construction was completed in the summer of 2003. 17 Felsburg Holt & Ullevig Mr. James B. O'Neill May 26, 2004 Page 2 • A more detailed schedule that identifies critical timelines and decisions points. (page 9) • Introduces the key team members from FHU and our subconsultants (Fehr & Peers, City Visions, and the Lund Partnership) and describes their specific project responsibilities. (pages 10-12) • Showcases relevant previous project experience that the team brings to this project — both work done for the City of Fort Collins, and for CDOT and other Colorado communities. (pages 13-20) FHU has enjoyed the opportunities you have provided in the past to work on your projects. We believe that these opportunities have resulted in an understanding of the City of Fort Collins community goals. Thank you for this opportunity on this project. We hope you will find this proposal responsive and easy reading. We look forward to the opportunity to discuss the details of it with you soon. Should you have any questions as you review this proposal, please call. Very truly yours, FELSBURG HOLT & ULLEVIG Dean P. Bradley, P.E. Principal Michelle Hansen, P.E. Project Manager Adjacent to McLellan Reservoir, the High Line Canal creates a surreal setting for the adjacent trail system. With this in mind, Felsburg Holt & Ullevig was provided the challenge of keeping the surreal theme in mind while designing a grade -separation for trail users when they crossed County Line Road, a heavily travellec roadway. Felsburg Holt & Ullevig worked with several entities including Highlands Ranch Parks & Open Space, South Suburban Parks & Recreation and Douglas County Parks & Trials to create a grade -separation that included a box culvert and retaining walls that would minimize the impacts to the existing trail system. When the construction of the grade -separation was completed, this amenity complemented the existing trail system, providing the benefits of eliminating a very dangerous crossing. 18 Felsburg Holt & Ullevig Douglas County was in dire need of an additional north/south roadway connection for the County and Monarch Boulevard was designed to provide that connection. Felsburg Holt & Ullevig prepared several preliminary alignments to determine which one would have the least impacts to the existing terrain. Once a preferred alignment was selected, Felsburg Holt & Ullevig conducted the final design of the 2.4 mile roadway and prepared the construction documents. Monarch Boulevard is now Douglas County's premiere scenic byway. It's breathtaking views and 4400t bicycle lanes adjacent to the travel lanes make it a popular and convenient bike route. Felsburg Holt & Ullevig coordinated the design of Monarch Boulevard with the Douglas County Parks & Trails department to create a regional trail between Chatfield Reservoir and Cherry Creek Reservoir. The proposed regional trail intertwines with Monarch Boulevard and crosses the roadway at two locations. Felsburg Holt & Ullevig designed the regional trail crossings with Monarch Boulevard by utilizing a three - sided box culvert concept which would also accommodate equestrians as well as pedestrians and cyclists. 19 Felsburg Holt & Ullevig The City of Fort Collins, Colorado, in concert with the Colorado Department of Transportation and Larimer County updated the existing Access Control Plan for United States Highway 287, a major artery of the City and County street system. This highway is an important regional route in northern Colorado, providing north/south access throughout the Front Range of Colorado. Near Fort Collins, this route carries a wide range of vehicle and travel types, from semi -truck delivery vehicles to I commuter traffic between Fort Collins and Loveland. Felsburg Holt & Ullevig first prepared a traffic analysis report, conducting all of the technical evaluations for the project, including the documentation of existing access locations, traffic volumes, operational conditions and the accident history of the corridor. Year 2020 traffic volume estimates were developed and the projected traffic conditions for this period were analyzed. 0 BVgp An Update Report was then prepared that provided all of the access management recommendations of the corridor. The access recommendations included constructing the Fort Collins Arterial cross-section of six travel Acceft fy pie lanes, a raised and landscaped median, two bike lanes, sidewalk and 10' parkway buffers. Parallel access routes were recommended to facilitate vehicle movements that may be restricted by certain access modifications. This project also included an extensive public involvement effort. Eleven public open houses were conducted, with several presentations to the City's Transportation Board and City Council also. A phased priority ranking of project improvements was developed and conceptual level cost estimates of both short-term and long-range improvements was prepared. 20 Felsburg Holt & Ullevig ® I Mr. Fred Jones Transportation Services Manager City of Greeley 1001 9th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 970.350.9357 Mr. Art Griffith Douglas county 100 Third Street Castle Rock, CO 90104 303.360.7490 Mr. Robert Garcia Colorado Department of Transportation - Region 4 1420 2nd Street Greeley, CO 80631 970.350.2121 Mr. Dave Martinez Colorado Department of Tranposrtation - Region 4 2207 East Highway 402 Loveland, CO 80537 970.667.4670 Mr. Larry Haas Colorado Department of Tranposrtation - Region 4 1420 2nd Street Greeley, CO 80631 970.350.2143 Mr. Marc Engemoen Larimer County P.O. Box 1190 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970-498-5741 Mr. Jim Sanderson Greenwood Village 10001 East Costilla Avenue Greenwood Village, CO 80112-3730 303-708-6100 Mr. Patrick F. Mulhern Mulhern Research Engineering 2 Inverness Drive East Englewood, Colorado 80112 303-649-9857 Mr. Bob Watts Public Works Director Town of Castle Rock 4175 North Castleton Court Castle Rock, CO 80104 720.733.2487 Mr. Mike Normandin Transportation Engineer City of Westminster 4800 West 92nd Avenue Westminster, CO 80030 303.430.2400 Felsburg Holt & Ullevig Michelle Hansen, PE Project Manager Education B.S., Civil Engineering, Colorado State University, 1999 Professional Affiliations American Society of Civil Engineers Registration Professional Engineer — Colorado Background Ms. Hansen has design engineering experience related to transportation projects in Colorado. She has been involved in the design of highways and intersections from the conceptual level to final plan preparation. She is also proficient in the use of AutoCAD and InRoads SelectCAD for roadway layout and design. Mason Trail (Harmony Road to Spring Creek Trail) — Fort Collins Project manager for the design and preparation of construction plans for a 2.5 mile bike and pedestrian trail between Harmony Road and the Spring Creek Trail. The trail is located adjacent to the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad and crosses the New Mercer ditch and Larimer County No. 2 Canal at four locations. Right-of-way constraints, railroad requirements and irrigation ditch design criteria controlled several elements of design, Responsibilities included the design of the trail geometry and management of the remaining design elements including pedestrian bridges, drainage facilities, signing and striping, wetland mitigation, and landscape/rest area plans. North College Avenue Improvements - Fort Collins Project engineer for the conceptual, preliminary, and final design of a '/4 mile segment of North College Avenue (also S.H. 14) between Jefferson Street and Vine Drive for the City of Fort Collins. This project evaluated four design alternatives with the goals of providing improved access control and balancing all modes of travel through the corridor that includes large trucks, automobiles, bicycles, pedestrians, and trains. At the completion of conceptual design, FHU was retained to proceed with the preliminary and final design of the preferred alternative. The City requested additional engineering services for a mill and overlay along Jefferson Street/Riverside Avenue and the reconstruction of the Riverside Avenue/Mulberry Street intersection. Challenges included two skewed at -grade railroad crossings, limited right-of-way and historic structures. Responsibilities included design of the roadway geometry, definition of right-of-way needs, preparation of construction plans, and the development of a cost estimate based upon three funding sources. Project coordination was required with streetscape designers, the City, CDOT-Region 4, and three separate railroad companies. Construction services were also provided that included submittal reviews, project observation, and plan interpretation. US 2871SH 14 Access Control Plan - Fort Collins Responsible for conceptual cost estimates and graphical layouts for roadway and access improvements along three major corridors within the City of Fort Collins. The transportation study included short-term and long-term improvements along North College Avenue and adjacent streets, access improvements along Jefferson Street/ Riverside Avenue, and upgrading SH 14/Mulberry Avenue to a major arterial road with improvements to adjacent frontage roads. Page 1 Meadows Alternate Access Study — Castle Rock Project engineer for a preliminary study of alternative alignments to provide additional access from The Meadows subdivision in Castle Rock to Highway 85. Although the length of the alternatives is generally not more than a mile, each alternative required a crossing of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad, East Plum Creek, and the Union Pacific Railroad which is located directly adjacent to State Highway 85. Creative options to connect to State Highway 85 were studied that included an urban interchange, raising the highway, and relocating the railroad to provide a greater separation between the highway and railroad. This project required the application of roadway and railroad design criteria, and the development of cost estimates. Leon A Wurl Parkway Extension - Erie Project engineer for the preliminary and final design of a one -mile segment of a two-lane roadway connecting County Road 8 to County Line Road for the Town of Erie. The preliminary design of an ultimate four -lane roadway crossing Coal Creek and tying into County Road 8 was included in the preliminary phase of the project. Tasks performed included design of the horizontal and vertical geometry of the roadway with consideration of a hydraulic analysis of the Coal Creek floodway, roadway modeling, and coordination with developers and other town projects in the vicinity. A set of construction plans for the two-lane road was prepared, as well as a set of preliminary plans for the future four -lane road for planning purposes. Midway Boulevard Extension - Broomfield Responsible for the preliminary and final design of a two lane road from the US 36/96th Street Interchange to a temporary connection with Industrial Lane in Broomfield, and the preliminary design of an ultimate four lane section between the US 36/96th Interchange and a new development. Major factors affecting the design were large utility crossings, close proximity to the BNSF railroad, an at -grade railroad crossing, and the goal to minimize earthwork quantities. Stemming from this project was the preliminary and final design of a small section of roadway that would provide access to a proposed RTD Park-n-Ride facility northwest of the intersection at the interchange. South Table Mountain Access - Golden Responsible for the conceptual design of several roadway alignment alternatives to provide access from Golden city streets to a proposed development at the top of South Table Mountain. A major goal for this project was to develop alternatives that would provide a balance between minimizing the impact to mountain slopes, while attempting to reach the top of the mountain with a safe horizontal and vertical alignment through the use of switch back curves and retaining walls. Primary responsibilities included the design of the horizontal and vertical alignments, a conceptual evaluation of retaining wall locations, the compilation of earthwork and roadway quantities, and the preparation of conceptual cost estimates. Page 2 Kristine K. Nelson, PE Design Engineer Education B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Wisconsin, 1998 M.S., Civil Engineering, University of Washington,1999 Professional Affiliations Institute of Transportation Engineers Registration Professional Engineer Colorado Background Ms. Nelson has four years of experience including design of interchanges, access roads, 4- lane highways, and arterial roadways, construction inspection and management of various roadway projects, and co -management of an environmental assessment including public involvement, right of way impacts, interchange concept design, and coordination with the city, county and state. Computer programs such as InRoads, ACAD 2000i, and Microsoft Access were used for these projects. Ms. Nelson joined FHU in 2003. Co -Project Manager Project experience includes Co -Project Management of an Environmental Assessment of a 9.9-mile four -lane highway with three interchanges in Southeastern Colorado. Duties include working with local property owners of gain access permits, developing and maintaining the project schedule, developing a database of contacts, coordination with the CDOT, assisting with public meetings, presentations to the public, coordination of public relations, writing technical memorandums, utility coordination, and coordination with other consultants, design team and staff. Design experience includes development of interchange and mainline alternative concepts (horizontal and vertical alignments), establishing design guidelines, and developing typical sections. Transportation Design Engineer Other design experience includes design of roadways, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, guardrails, and other roadside safety devices, and sidewalks. Plan review experience includes checking quantities, performing quantity calculations, and developing engineer's estimates. Highway Design Engineer Design experience included developing typical sections, horizontal alignments, vertical alignments, and cress sections for a four -lane highway, two-lane roads, and access roads; designing park and rode lots and bike paths; computing miscellaneous quantities; developing storm sewer and preliminary drainage designs. Project experience included a ramp interchange/four-lane bypass project, which is a portion of the 18 total miles of a new four -lane highway, and a two- lane state highway project. Assistant Construction Engineer Project experience included $7.5 million of freeway ramp/mainline improvements. Inspection duties included grading, storm sewer, asphalt and concrete paving, curb & gutter, barrier wall, retaining walls, sidewalk, landscaping, and lighting. Other responsibilities included assisting in coordination of contractor activities, surveying, staking, testing concrete, sampling aggregate, and tracking materials. Page 1 Chad D. Twiss Transportation Engineer Education B.S., Technology, Black Hills State University, 2000 Background Mr. Twiss has 4 years experience in roadway design, and water resource engineering, including storm drainage, detention facilities, hydrology, and hydraulics. Complimenting these skills include software use of Colorado Urban Hydrograph Procedure (CUHP), and Urban Drainage Storm Water Management Model (UDSWMM) for design, analysis, and plan production. Other software applications include AutoCAD and InRoads. Broadway/Santo Fe/Alameda 1-25 Interchange Responsible for development of alternative interchange layouts, mainline 1-25 realignments, adjacent arterial street realignments, and enhancements to a regional transit center's operations and parking facilities. The project has multitude of vested interest groups requiring continual coordination. State Highway 119 Blackhawk Responsible for storm sewer design, erosion control plans and reducing the impacts to Clear Creek and mountainous terrain. Used the rational method to generate the flows of smaller roadway basins. Inlets and storm systems were appropriately sized from the calculated flows. North College Avenue Responsible for hydrology and hydraulic analysis for conceptual storm sewer layout. The project included enhancements to the existing system, adding 19 inlets to accommodate the roadway modifications. Used the rational method to generate the flows of smaller roadway basins and determined appropriate sizing from the calculated flows. A conceptual drainage report was also completed. Titan Road Responsible for hydrology and hydraulic analysis for storm sewer design. Assisted in proposed detention facility as well as erosion control. The system was kept at a minimal grade in order to overcome the difference in elevation of the underpass and existing ground. Assisted in the box culvert sizing for the railroad crossing. The rational method was used to generate the flows of smaller roadway basins and CUHP/UDSWMM to generate the flows of the offsite basins. Inlets and storm systems were appropriately sized from the calculated flows. Tomichi Road Responsible for hydrology and hydraulic analysis for cross culverts, detention and erosion control. Designed 19 cross culverts and 30 driveway culverts. The rational method was used to generate the flows of smaller roadway basins, and CUHP/UDSWMM for the larger basins. 1-251Trinidad Phase 1 Responsible for hydrology and hydraulic analysis for roadway drainage and erosion control. The project included designing a system to drain a new roadway and accommodate for ultimate widening of 1-25. Designed 1,500 feet of storm sewer and 18 inlets to provide proper drainage. The offsite and roadway basins were delineated and analyzed. The rational method was used to generate the flows. Page 1 William Marcato, PE Bridge Engineer Education B.S., Lehigh University,1991 Professional affiliations American Society of Civil Engineers American Institute of Steel Construction Registration Professional Engineer — Colorado, Oklahoma Background Mr. Marcato has structural engineering design experience in Colorado and several other regions of the country. He has experience in the design of bridges, retaining walls, sound walls, special box culverts, residential and commercial buildings, and other structures. Other transportation design activities have included roadway design and traffic sign and signal warrant analyses. Responsibilities have included project management, conceptual through final structural design, cost estimating, and construction observation. Mason Transportation Corridor, Fort Collins, Colorado Evaluated structure options for grade -separations for proposed bicycle and pedestrian trail system to be built within the existing Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railroad corridor. Conceptual structure layouts provided in accordance with City of Fort Collins grade -separation design guidelines. The primary design considerations included requirements to keep structures within the BNSF right-of-way without encroaching on the rail line itself, keeping the rail line open during the grade -separation construction, providing safe facilities in historically flood -prone areas, and providing an attractive continuous trail system that will accommodate several modes of transit. US 361961, Street Interchanges, Broomfield, Colorado Design/build project involved the addition of two intersections along US 36, the construction of Regional Transportation District (RTD) access facilities, roadway widening, and drainage improvements. Provided structural design for a 320' long pedestrian concrete box culvert extending beneath US 36, retaining walls on the north and south sides of US36, and ramp and stair structures. The culvert, walls and stairs provide public access for multiple transit systems RTD operated by RTD and the Flatirons Mall. Jordan Road Widening, Arapahoe County, Colorado Designed concrete box culvert for Dove Creek passing under Jordan Road. A special drop -inlet to the culvert was designed and detailed in coordination with Arapahoe County and the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District. Colorado Mills Improvements, Lakewood, Colorado Project involved several urban intersection improvements for a new retail development, and includes the widening of Indiana Street in the proximity of 6t" Avenue. Several retaining wall designs provided, including a soil -nail wall at the widening beneath the bridge spanning 6"' Avenue over Indiana Street. Caisson -wall designs were utilized in the vicinity of two existing commercial sites to minimize disruption to existing parking areas. Mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls and cast -in -place concrete retaining walls also were used on the project. An extensive amount of architectural features were added to the wall design, requiring coordination with the Denver West Architectural Review Committee. Page 1 SH85/Titan Road, Douglas County, Colorado Conducted a design of a cast -in -place concrete box culvert to carry a Union Pacific rail line over an existing drainage ditch. Utilized the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance -of -Way Association Manual for Railway Engineering (AREMA) for design. Phased construction was coordinated in the design to accommodate a temporary shoofly rail line. Northwest Parkway, Adams, Boulder, and Broomfield Counties, Colorado Project includes the design and construction of approximately 10 miles of highway beginning at 1-25 and continuing to the west to 96th Ave. near U.S. 36 in Broomfield/Louisville area. Provided several bridge designs for the design/build team of Washington Group International and Kiewit Construction, including a two -span precast concrete girder bridge carrying Northwest Parkway over Rock Creek. The Parkway consists of a four -lane, divided controlled access highway having a design speed of 70 MPH. Design considers expansion in the future to a six -lane divided highway. 1-25/Broadway Interchange, Denver, Colorado Project consists of the replacement of the existing 1-25 viaduct spanning over Broadway, the addition of several mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) retaining walls, interchange improvements with Santa Fe Drive and Broadway, and the reconstruction and expansion of the RTD parking and light -rail station at Broadway. Conducted design checks for the MSE walls, and provided phasing and shoring details necessary for their construction. Yale/Wabash Bridge, Arapahoe County, Colorado Work for project consisted of dual role as project manager and lead bridge engineer. Designed new two -span precast/prestressed box - girder bridge crossing Cherry Creek. New crossing will provide improved emergency response to residential developments in vicinity served by Arapahoe County, and will help fulfill the requirements of the City and County of Denver transportation plan. Other design tasks included re -aligning the Cherry Creek Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail beneath the new bridge, roadway and drainage improvements along adjacent streets, and channel improvements to Cherry Creek to maintain existing hydraulic characteristics. Holly Street Extension, Thornton, Colorado Designed three separate concrete box culverts transmitting drainage and irrigation systems under the proposed Holly Street Extension. A 7-cell box culvert was designed at Grange Hall Creek to accommodate recommendations from the previously -developed Grange Hall Creek Major Drainageway Study. Drainage structures upstream and downstream of the culvert were integrated into the design. Page 2 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on taking this step to expand your bicycling network and to further develop the City's vision of a truly multi - modal transportation system. There are several benefits to the City in moving forward with this project: 1. You can further respond to the commuter cycling needs of your City by creating a safe facility along a well -travelled commuter route. 2. By taking advantage of Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality funds, you can maximize the expansion of your cycling infrastructure. 3. You can continue your working relationship with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) furthering the collaborative and cooperative relationship you already have. Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) is keenly interested in joining you on this project. By successfully meeting your project objectives, we can accomplish three things that are also important to us as we grow as a business: 1. We can expand our experience in planning and designing bicycle facilities, a focused area of interest to us. 2. Designing projects along the state highway system is part of our core business — we enjoy it and we are good at it. 3. We want to continue our working relationship with the City of Fort Collins — our Project Manager is extremely excited! Considering all of these factors, we will strive for the highest quality product, working with you, CDOT and the bicycling community to design and construct a facility that everyone can be proud of. But where do we begin in assuring you that we are the best Team to complete this project for you? It all starts with an understanding, an understanding of what the important and critical issues of this project are. We believe that we understand those issues: ■ Having a Public Involvement Program that is informative but not laborious - one that matches the available budget and scope of effort. ■ Completion of a Conceptual Design that meets the objectives of the project: 1) creating a Corridor Vision Plan and 2) prioritizing construction projects to meet existing and future funding streams. ■ Preparing construction plans that are both accurate and understandable so that contractor questions are minimized. There are other subsets of tasks that are also important, such as the creation of right-of-way (ROW) plans that follow CDOT standards and criteria, obtaining utility clearances from affected public or private utility companies, and providing timely and responsive Construction Assistance. We believe you will find, after reading our proposal, that the FHU Team has the knowledge and experience to provide you with a winning product. Our proposal is structured to: ■ Present a focused 10-step Project Approach - one that is both efficient and cost-effective. ■ Provide a succinct Scope of Work that summarizes the important tasks of each of the 10 steps. ■ Expand your Project Schedule to identify critical timelines and points. ■ Identify our Team of qualified professionals, ones that are excited about the project and who also are knowledgeable in the disciplines necessary for it to be successful. ■ Show you that we have the experience on similar projects, within the City of Fort Collins and with the Local Agency Coordination process. ■ Present a Public Involvement Program that informs and engages stakeholders. Felsburg Holt & Ullevig Todd S. Frisbie, PE Transportation Engineer Education B.A., Economics, The Colorado College,1993 B.S., Civil Engineering Washington University, 1995 M.S., Civil Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, 1997 Professional Affiliations Institute of Transportation Engineers Registration Professional Engineer — Colorado Background Mr. Frisbie has six years of experience in the preparation of community transportation plans, access control studies, intersection analyses, travel demand forecasts, traffic impact studies, traffic signalization plans, and signing and striping plans. Microcomputer programs such as the Highway Capacity Manual Software, TEAPAC, PASSER -II, CORSIM, SYNCHRO, and TRANSYT-71F were used in the analysis of projects. Traffic Signalization Plans Prepared over 25 signalization design plans for the Colorado Department of Transportation and municipalities in the Denver metro area. Final design plans included detailed hardware requirements for both mast arm span wire type installations. Design elements such as signal pole placement, signal head placement, conduit, vehicle detection, signing, striping, signal communications, controller / Cabinet location and power source locating were typically provided. Colorado Mills Signal Designs For this project signal design plans were developed for 14 intersections near the new Colorado Mills mall located near the Colfax Avenue / Indiana Street intersection in Lakewood, Colorado. Final design plans and specifications for both new mast arm installations and modifications to both existing span wire and mast arm installations. In addition, final design plans and specifications were developed to interconnect existing signals along Colfax Avenue. Both the signal design and interconnect plans required coordination with City of Lakewood staff on pole design and signal equipment. 1-25 / 136th Avenue Interchange Signal Designs Prepared signal and interconnect design plans for a new interchange on 1-25 at 136th Avenue. This project included final design plans and specifications for three new mast arm installations and one new span wire installation along 136th Avenue. In addition, an interconnect plan along with conduit plans for two future signalized intersections were developed. Coordinated with both City of Thornton and Westminster staffs to developed an interconnect plan that works with each City's signal system. US 36 / Sheridan / 92nd Avenue Interchange Signal Designs Prepared signal plans to modify existing signals for the ramps at the US 36 / Sheridan interchange. Final design plans attempted to maximize the use of existing signal equipment and minimize disruptions to existing signal operations. Signal modifications included new signal heads and modifications to existing signal heads to accommodate additional lanes, replacing mast arms displaced by roadway widening and updating the existing interconnect between ramp intersections. Town of Parker and Castle Rock Signal System Plans Prepared signal system plans for the Towns of Parker and Castle Rock. For these signal system projects, plans were developed to interconnect 19 signals in Parker and 15 signals in Castle Rock using either fiber-optic cable or spread spectrum radio. These Page 1 projects required coordination with each Town and CDOT on existing controller cabinet hardware, utilities and on location of existing conduit and fiber-optic cable. Design plans and specifications were reviewed by DRCOG, CDOT and the local agency through CDOT's FIR / FOR review process. Final design plans included placement of fiber optic cable pull boxes and spread spectrum radio and the identification of controller cabinet hardware necessary for a fully functional signal system. Access Control Plans Prepared access control plans for CDOT along several state highways. Major tasks included analysis of accident data to determine both frequency and pattern, analysis of existing traffic volumes, development of long-range traffic projections and development of potential access modifications (i.e. closure, turn restrictions, etc.) Other tasks included interchange alternative analyses, coordination and participation in public open houses and individual meetings with land owners and developers. US 34 Access Control Plan Prepared interim and ultimate Access Control Plans for 25 miles of US 34 from 1-25 to Kersey. Major technical tasks included the development of long-range traffic projections, identification of future access closures and turn restrictions, and determination of future signalized intersection and interchange locations. Several interchange alternatives studies were conducted to determine a possible future configuration. Extensive coordination and consensus building between the public, developers, land owners, public officials and the state to create an access plan that maintains good traffic flow and still provides adequate access to adjacent property. Harmony Road / College Avenue Access Control Plans Traffic and accident data were collected to evaluate existing traffic conditions and patterns along each corridor. Other tasks included traffic forecasting, progression analyses and development of parallel roadway facilities. US 85 Access Control Plan Analyzed traffic volumes and accident data along 54 miles of US 85 from 1-76 to the Town of Ault. Tasks included evaluation of highway safety based on the accident history of the corridor, development of access control concepts within communities and rural areas and the development of cost estimates. Aurora Intersection Conflict Study The purpose of this project was to critically study five high accident intersection in the City of Aurora. Traffic and accident data were collected along with a significant level of observation and recordation of "near miss" type of activity to assess accident patterns and to develop counter measures. Other tasks included conceptual design, cost estimates, and a benefit cost analysis of counter measures. Page 2 Brian D. Wiltshire, PE Construction Engineer Education B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Colorado, 1999 Professional affiliations American Society of Civil Engineers Registration Professional Engineer — Colorado Certifications IMSA Traffic Signal Inspector CDOT Erosion Control Supervisor ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Completed CCA Traffic Control Course Background Mr. Wiltshire has over 5 years experience in the administration of construction projects in Colorado. He also has acquired experience in roadway design. His construction duties have included day-to-day management of construction activities, resolving conflicts, and administration. He has experience with many of the elements of major highway construction projects including; bridges, retaining walls, box culverts, highway lighting, drainage systems, roadway paving and embankments. Broadway/Santa Fe/Alameda 1-25 Interchange Jordan Road Phase 2 Improvements Assumed Project Engineer responsibilities at mid -construction stage. Performed contract administration duties on the $8.7 million Phase 2 project to improve Jordan Road between Arapahoe Road and Douglas County. Maintained project documentation including; daily diaries, processing contractor pay requests, progress meetings, change orders, and daily correspondence. South Buckley Road Improvements Conducted construction observation for a triple span bridge over Piney Creek, linking Buckley Road from Orchard to Arapahoe Road. Maintained project documentation including; daily diaries, pay item quantities, and photographs. Coordinated the scheduling of materials testing and attended weekly project meetings. Arapahoe County Signalization Improvements Conducted field engineering and construction observation duties for several intersection signalization projects. Duties included construction observation of traffic signal materials, hardware, and operation; measurement of as -built quantities, and review of the contractor's pay applications. Acted as County representative during contract negotiation meetings with the contractor. Jordan Road Phase I Improvements As Project Engineer, performed construction observation and contract administration duties on Phase 1 of the larger project to improve Jordan Road between Arapahoe Road and Douglas County. Maintained project documentation including daily diaries, pay item quantities, photographs, progress meeting agenda and minutes, and correspondence. Coordinated the scheduling of materials testing sub - consultant. Construction included a single span, precast -prestressed girder bridge and double cell box culvert. Bell Mountain Ranch Parkway Performed field engineering and construction observation duties of a project to construct a new bridge and new lane of roadway. Work included a 3-span bridge over Plum Creek, H.B.P. roadway, and signing and striping. Completed day-to-day management of daily construction activities, and conducted weekly progress meetings. Monarch Boulevard Extension, As Project Engineer, performed the construction observation and contract administration on a $3 million project to extend Quebec Boulevard from Highlands Ranch to Castle Pines. Responsibilities included project documentation, conducted weekly progress meetings, coordination of subconsultant materials testing and Page 1 surveying. Exposure to construction activities including; embankment, storm sewers, D.I.P. water lines, concrete box culverts, signing and striping, concrete pavement and erosion control. US 36196" Street Interchange Performed field engineering and construction observation duties on a $17 million project to construct two high capacity half -diamond interchanges. Work included wetland mitigation, pipe jacking, power transmission line relocation, asphalt paving, earthwork, lime treated subgrade, and extensive traffic control using lane closures and flagging. Completed daily diaries, calculated quantities, and resolved contractor's requests for information. State Highway 287 Performed field engineering and construction observation duties on a $10 million design -build project for CDOT Region 2. Duties included observation of two box culverts, earthwork, signing and striping, seeding and mulching, guardrail, construction traffic control, culverts, and concrete pavement white -topping. Responsible for administrative activities including quantity calculations and preparing final as -built documentation. US 34 Bypass, Greeley, Colorado Performed field engineering and construction observation duties on a $13.5 million construction project for CDOT Region 4, converting a two-lane highway into a four lane divided highway. Exposure to activities such as: precast prestressed girder bridges, retrofit work of an existing bridge, concrete box culverts, concrete and asphalt pavement, earthwork, bridge piling, drainage culverts and inlets, mechanically stabilized earth walls, and construction traffic control. Responsibilities also included calculation of pay quantities and daily project documentation. Page 2 Richard R. Follmer, PE PTOE' Senior Transportation Engineer Education B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Colorado,19912 M.S., Civil Engineering, University of Colorado, 2001 Professional Affiliations Institute of Transportation Engineers International Municipal Signal Association Registration Professional Engineer — Colorado Certification Professional Traffic Operations Engineer IMSA Traffic Signal Level II Background Mr. Follmer has over 18 years of diversified experience in the transportation engineering field. His experience includes access management planning, corridor study preparation, traffic signalization and signal system design, signal operations/ optimization analyses, ITS design, traffic impact studies, bike/pedestrian trail design, transportation planning, freeway/ interchange/ intersection design, and safety studies. Rich has also obtained valuable experience as a public speaker and has worked with numerous agencies to successful project completion. South College Avenue (US 287) Access Control Plan Update Report — Carpenter Road (LCR 32) to Swallow Road Conducted the technical evaluation for an Access Control Plan that included documenting the existing access locations, recording traffic volumes, evaluating intersection operational characteristics and investigating the corridor accident history. Year 2020 traffic volume estimates were developed and the projected traffic conditions for this period were analyzed. An Update Report was prepared that provided all of the access management recommendations of the corridor. This project included an extensive public involvement effort. Eleven public open houses were conducted, with several presentations to the City's Transportation Board and City Council. A phased priority ranking of project improvements was developed and conceptual level cost estimates of both short-term and long-range improvements was prepared. Design Guidelines for Grade -Separated Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Equestrian structures Worked with the City of Fort Collins to develop design guidelines for the construction of grade -separated structures for pedestrians, cyclists, and equestrians. Four structure types were included:1) Roadway/Railway Overpasses, 2) Bridges Over Water Routes, 3) Bridge Underpasses, and 4) Roadway/Railway Underpasses. A report was prepared that provided guidelines on the When and Where of structure placement, but also on specific "hard" design criteria such as structure height, width and clearance; cross -slope and grade; cross street accessibility; entrance/exit radii; and drainage. In addition, other "soft" design issues such as landscaping, lighting, wildlife movement, wall treatments, rest benches, artwork and security issues were included. Constructability, and the maintenance and operation of the structures were addressed in the document. Mason Transportation Corridor Deputy Project Manager to complete the Environmental Analysis and Preliminary Engineering (EA/PE) phase of the Mason Transportation Corridor, a unique project that combines a new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) facility with bicycle and pedestrian trails along an existing rail and automobile corridor. The EA/PE phase is the second step of a four -step process that began with the Master Plan vision, proceeding into final design and construction. This project proposes to use the rail corridor right-of-way to implement BRT and trail facilities to provide the City's residents with an alternative travel choice. The two primary goals to this project were to complete the environmental analysis, following Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and National Environmental Protection Act guidelines and procedures, and 2) Prepare preliminary engineering plans that refine the alignment concepts of the Master Plan. Page 1 North College Avenue Improvements - Phase I Developed and evaluated several alternatives for the conceptual design of roadway, drainage, signing and traffic signal improvements along North College Avenue. The project includes a palette of pedestrian, bicycle and streetscape improvements to beautify the corridor by continuing the character of Downtown Fort Collins northward toward the Cache La Poudre River, while accommodating semi -truck traffic along the state highway system. The project implemented and built upon the access management recommendations of the U.S. 287/S.H.14 Access Management Report by installing raised and landscaped medians, and by restricting and/or combining access points where appropriate. An extensive public involvement effort with the business and property owners were held in both an open house format and at business establishments, in conjunction with presentations to City Council and Transportation Board. East Mulberry Corridor Plan Prepared the transportation system component of the East Mulberry Corridor Plan, documenting the existing roadway network, street functional classification system and the intersection traffic control of the corridor, while also modeling projected travel demand. The modeling efforts included initial assessments of two land use concepts. For each concept, a summary of household and employment projections for the Year 2020, the proposed roadway classifications and the number of through travel lanes were coded into the transportation model to evaluate traffic volume projections on the local street network. A recommended roadway plan was developed from the initial modeling results and was refined to reflect the recommended plan. The refined model was used to generate daily traffic volume projections that were used to evaluate roadway classifications for the proposed transportation network. Harmony Road (SH 68) Access Control Plan Update - Trafffc Analysis Report The City of Fort Collins, Colorado, in concert with the Colorado Department of Transportation and Larimer County updated the existing Access Control Plan for State Highway 68 between South College Avenue and Interstate 25. Updated the recommendations of the original Access Control Plan for State Highway 69 between South College Avenue and interstate 25, replacing the existing plan and evaluating future access needs to conform to the standards of the State Highway Access Code. The update identified locations for future access and access restrictions and the need for, and location of, future traffic signals. Page 2 Dean P. Bradley, PE Principal Education B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Colorado Professional Affiliations American Society of Civil Engineers, Institute of Transportation Engineers Registration Professional Engineer — Colorado Background Mr. Bradley has over 20 years of management, design, and construction engineering experience for transportation projects in Colorado, as well as throughout the United States. Projects involved traffic analysis, roadway geometric design, hydraulic design, and contract document preparation. He has managed staff, subconsultants and budgets on numerous projects with great success at achieving project goals. Municipal Design Palmer Divide Road, Douglas County, Colorado This project included three miles of rolling, rutted, eroded, gravel county roadway with a history of accidents and fatalities. Obviously this project ranked high on Douglas County's 1998 Capital Improvement Program for replacement. FHU was retained to investigate alternative alignments for the roadway and to develop construction documents for the replacement. Key challenges were to establish a horizontal and vertical alignment that preserved access to adjacent 35-acre residential properties, balanced earthwork, could be constructed under traffic, and minimized impacts to utilities. Mr. Bradley managed the project and was responsible for daily communications with the County Project Manager and staff. Monarch Boulevard, Douglas County, Colorado This new -two mile urban collector provides a connection between the growing residential communities of Highlands Ranch and Castle Pines North and provides an additional north -south alternate to 1-25 through northern Douglas County. Unique to this project, the alignment was not created on paper or in the computer, but was established with survey stakes and lath. Vested partners including residents, property owners, County officials, and designers walked the corridor and set stakes in locations that offered pristine views, avoided rock outcroppings and arroyos, minimized grades, and provided the best opportunities for pedestrian/equestrian trails and crossings. As Principal —in -Charge, Mr. Bradley provided senior oversight of the project, provided staff resources to the project manager, and offered creative guidance to the team. Infrastructure Improvements, Perry Street Extension, Castle Rock, Colorado This project provides for an additional north/south arterial through the center of the downtown of Castle Rock. The charge was to develop alternative alignments, present these alignments to town staff and to the public in two formal workshop settings, and develop sufficient design detail on a preferred alignment to generate construction costs. The project involved a new bridge, significant urban design amenities, utility relocations, and alternate land use scenarios. Page 1 Blue River Parkway, Silverthorne, Colorado The Blue River Parkway (SH 9) is the principal north -south route through the heart of the Silverthorne community. Its presentation and ability to provide for alternate modes of transportation (principally pedestrian and bicycle) was of ever increasing concern with residents and administrators. FHU was retained to assist with developing an urban theme for the corridor and to identify enhancements that would provide for the stated intent and would meet CDOT requirements. Mr. Bradley was Project Manager, Construction Manager, and principal liaison with the Town, CDOT, and urban planners. Highway/Interchange Design SH 270/US 3611-25 Interchange Adams County, Colorado Mr. Bradley managed FHU resources and was the principal liaison with CDOT and other team members. Assignments included traffic operational analysis, design and final plan production for roadways, traffic signals, construction traffic control, construction phasing, signing and striping, and lighting. The projects involved the multi - phased construction of the SH 270 connection to US 36, construction of the HOV in 1-25 with US 36, and the associated interchange ramp connections. FHU worked as a partner with the CDOT, Figg Engineers, and Kimley Horn in a true implementation of the CDOT's re -engineering process. Cottonwood Interchange, E-470 Authority, Colorado The E-470 Authority, through an Intergovernmental Agreement with Douglas County, retained FHU to design a half diamond interchange at E-470 and Cottonwood. The interchange provides an easterly connection to E-470 for developments in Meridian and Inverness just east of 1-25 and E-470. Coordination with the E-470 Authority, Douglas County, Meridian Business Park, and Inverness were key elements of establishing an alignment that met varied needs. Mr. Bradley managed the work, coordinated with the agencies, and tracked budgets and schedules. FHU provided construction assistance services during construction and Mr. Bradley managed these services. Page 2 Planning and Environmental Studies Valley Highway Environmental Impact Study, Denver, Colorado FHU was retained to study and produce an Environmental Impact Statement for the Valley Highway —1-25 from Logan Street to US 6 in south central Denver. The project sits parallel to the Platte River within a historically industrial/manufacturing district. In this two+ mile corridor there are four interchanges with circa 1950's design standards. Environmental considerations included hazardous waste, historic districts, water quality and river preservation, aesthetic enhancement, and noise. A significant redevelopment of the Gates Rubber Plant at Broadway and 1-25 offered some interesting challenges regarding infrastructure improvements and intergovernmental consensus building. Mr. Bradley is managing this ongoing project with a subconsultant team of 8 and substantial FHU staff commitment. State Wide Rest Area Study, Colorado The Colorado Transportation Commission formed the Rest Area Task Force, comprised of senior CDOT management and staff, to define and prioritize rest area improvements statewide. FHU was retained to support this task force by cataloging existing conditions, interviewing care givers, developing prototypical rest area building floor plans, defining rest area improvements, developing opinions of probable cost, and preparing a final report. Mr. Bradley was responsible for managing all production elements of the assignment, managing subconsultants, and maintaining communication with the Task Force. El Moro Rest Area, Trinidad, Colorado FHU managed a multi -disciplined project team including architects, urban designers, landscape architects, utility engineers, and lighting engineers to develop design plans for a new rest area north of Trinidad. The process involved site selection, a detailed public involvement process to define layout and details for the selected site, and preparation of final construction documents. Mr. Bradley managed the project team and FHU resources, and facilitated the public involvement process. Page 3 PROJECT APPROACH We have structured our Scope of Work based on a 10-step Project Approach - an approach that will meet all of the City's 1 Project Understanding - our first step would be to meet with the appropriate City and CDOT staffs to refine the Scope of Work. We believe it necessary for all parties involved to state objectives, identify opportunities and constraints, and to agree on design guidelines for the project. After all parties have a clear understanding of the project details, the FHU Team will provide the City with a fee estimate to develop the Conceptual Design of this project. Data Collection - we will couect only that data necessary to complete the Conceptual Design; only that information necessary for the City and CDOT to make an informed decision, both analytically and financially, in regards to construction project boundaries. These data could include: existing right-of-way, utility, traffic volumes, mapping and development plans. aConduct Conceptual Design - We propose to complete the Conceptual Design on existing aerial photography. This approach will result in a design that represents the bike lane Vision Plan for the entire corridor, while also including existing utilities, right-of-way, and other pertinent information. This allows for easy definition of impacts, areas requiring further analysis, challenging engineering locations, and for discussion with you and CDOT. objectives and satisfy the safety and mobility concerns of CDOT and the biking community. Most importantly, it will provide you with a streamlined approach of providing timely, yet cost effective services: 4 Develop Prioritization to Meet Construction Budget- The Conceptual Design will be used to develop a prioritized set of design projects, ones that make sense both strategically and economically. Prioritization could be accomplished by segment (complete all work within a specified area) or by type of work (i.e., purchase right-of-way first, move traffic signals second, complete utility work third, etc.). Cost estimates will be prepared to help in this decision process. Construction Project Decision - We will assist the City and CDOT in making a Construction Design Decision that would identify a construction project that can be moved forward into Preliminary and Final Design, a decision that would be based on both strategic and economic factors. FHU will then provide you with a scope and fee estimate to complete the Preliminary and Final Design. 6 Supplemental Data Collection - Surveying would be completed to detail the physical characteristics of US 287, and to obtain more updated information. Assistance would be provided to the City in identifying property owners that are likely to be affected by the proposed construction project. More utility data would also be obtained. F71 Preliminary Design - Preliminary Design plans for the project will be developed to an approximate 40% level, a level that would identify critical issues and offer creative solutions, a level that would identify that the design intent and path is agreeable to both the City and CDOT. A Feld Inspection Review (FIR) meeting would be held to identify critical issues, utility conflicts, ROW needs and other opportunities and constraints. Any design decisions that could change the project scope would be identified at the FIR meeting. Final Design - The Team will incorporate comments from the FIR meeting and complete the Final Design producing construction documents suitable for construction. A Final Office Review (FOR) of the project plans would be conducted at an appropriate date. The project would culminate in final construction plans and specifications ready for bidding purposes. ROW Acquisition - we We can provide assistance to the City and CDOT to further right-of-way negotiations with affected parties and to prepare ROW plans to CDOT criteria. 10 Construction Assistance - The FHU Team can provide the City with bidding assistance, contractor selection and construction assistance and observation during the Construction phase of the project. Felsburg Holt & Ullevig SCOPE OF WORK 131 Deliverables: *Aerial mapping, AutoCAD utility database, photo log ] Deliverables: Vision Plan on the aerial photo, graphics for public meeting I A representational drawing of how the Conceptual Design could look in included on page 5. 3 Felsburg Holt & Ullevig Termination of Bike Lanes at Harmony Road Intersection / Bike Lane Triangle Dr. Possible Utility Conflicts Where Widening is Required Rd. i S1168 Ln. Creek Fossil Creek Frkwy. Fossil Creek . . ......... Crestrid e St. Smoke St. Saturn Dr. Dr. Rd. Project Issues Potential Widening & Modifications to Box Culvert Headwall at Mail Creek Vt ContinuousAccel / Decel Lane nfor Business Access Rd. / LCR 32 MI 'OUTH COLLEGE AVENUE US 287 POSSIBLE SIGNII G L T-7 E, Creation Date: Lost Modification Date: Full Path: Drawing File Name: Acad Ver. 2000i Scale: 91, 0 30 60 SCALE: 1 *=60' Information -37/SOUTH COLLEGE AVEN '21/04 Initials: MRH.BICYCLE LANE PROJECT '21/04 Initials: MRH WPLE CONCEPTUAL PLAN MRH R 02181 PLN01.dwg I It HOLT & 11 ULLEVIG Project No./Code 1 =30 Units: ENGUSH,: Plan I Subset Sheets: PL-1 of---] Sheet Number ® Prioritization of Construction Phases Owe the Vision Plan is finallized, we will assist the City and CDOT'in ptWd izbV the Vision Plan into construction phases that match the c tsitucfim budget The following steps will be used to create>a prioritized set of design projects: SUp 1: Determine how to segregate tie work into phases - by segment, by type of work, or other method Stop 2: Create wrAtruction phases-- make logical divisions participation and potential construction costs Stops:Develop conceptuall cat estirnates for each phase '&L� i. M—h..-a.- . . —,- .-.t-�t_-.J ,tom _t L___._.a.� slamthecon ruet "project Deliverables: Prioritization Phasing, Cost Estimates 1© Deliverables: Construction Project Limits, Fee Estimate for Preliminary and Final Design of Construction Design Decision. ©Supplemental Data Collection We will compere a fult field survey tied to the High Accuracy Reference Network (HARK) within the limits defined for the first corutniction project. We will colled topographic data and plannmetric features such as signal pole locations, curb and gutter, drainage elements, surface utility features, and signing and striping. We will also collect invert and runn elevations for impacted drainage structures that are identify during the Conceptual Design. In addition, we will research existing right-of-way, land titles, and property ownership and collect property comers or other right-of-way monumentation in the field. A right-of-way/ownership map will be created in an AutoCAD format for use in preparation of the fight -of -way and construction plans. Deliverables: AutoCAD database including survey, right-of-way, and updated utilities. •Final Design Mf! ;,V .♦ f..4 : 1' ':1 N : 1' ;i1, 6. '..i `e: « •: t-7:! }• C.««• ti 'a • �'� :h: •C : 6 d. ,. :+ .fi',' : :.1 �'.. !: v. li, V :9 t i "I,i1 � • : :...t i i':Th �:+. N: 'F. Ga '-h 6: !E � � Ri-k.. :; 9 9 Y F3 91 • ",• :h :'F'f ti i f :.i'''7111 :. ,: R •.t :1:' i i:t • • f: Ys:1 a h• ro :.«t R •f e • f I:a:n €(i * t.ar t'• � n f,a � e:,: •' .! k �.i:: : ,• c•�!r : i «:. tii )eliverables: Construction plan set and specifications, engineer's estimate, Open House graphics, Utility Clearanc a 7 Felsburg Holt & Ullevig