HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESPONSE - RFP - P948 SOUTH TAFT HILL ROAD IMPROVEMENTSCity of Fort Collms
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South Taft Hill Road Improvements
Horsetooth Road to CR-38E [Harmony Road)
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Recently, Arapahoe County Department of Development Services and Infrastructure
Management (DSIM) Engineering Division had the pleasure of working with PBS&J on a
System Feasibility Analysis for the Interstate 70 and Airpark Interchange, The primary
project team on this study consisted of Scott Barnhart, Brent Billingsley and R. A.
Plummer. The PBS&J project team was always timely with deadlines, Flexible to changes
in scope and sensitive to Client costs, The firm of PBS& J conducted business in a very
professional manner and represented Arapahoe County's interest wall. 1 would
recommend using PBS&J on similar transportation and engineering projects.
Please do not hesitate to contact me to discuss this matter in greater detail.
Sincerely,
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Charles V. Haskins. P.E.
Program Manager Land Developmentfrransportation
Arapahoe County Department of Development Services and Infrastructure Management
10730 E. Briarwood Ave., Suite 100
Centennial, CO 80112
Phone:720.874.6500
chaskins@co.arapahoe.co.us
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PBS&J performed an analysis of the (I-
70/Airpark) Interchange to determine
what traffic volumes would cause the
existing interchange configuration to
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acceptable level of service. This
project required coordination with
CDOT, the City of Aurora, Arapahoe
County, Adams County, and developers. Using the DRCOG and Arapahoe
County Transportation Plan travel -demand models as a base, we developed a
refined travel demand model for the area surrounding the interchange to
determine future traffic volumes. Land -use assumptions were developed for
the input into the travel demand model. As the development plan changed
throughout the project and as other interchange studies in the vicinity affected
the analysis of this interchange, PBS&J adjusted its approach to meet the
needs of the client, CDOT, and other interested stakeholders. Agreement was
reached among the developers, the County, and the State regarding an
acceptable level of interim development.
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• Agency Coordination • Construction Phasing Assistance
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South Taft Hill Road Improvements
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To Whom It May Concem:
Please accept this letter of recommendation for the Denveroffice of PBS&J. I have been working
with the PBS&1 staff on several important projects. which include the following: the I-25 / Castle
Pines Interchange Replacement Project, the 1-25 Frontage Road (Castle Pines Parkway north to
Lincoln Avenue), the Stroh Road Alignment Study (1-25 cast to Crowloot Valley Road) the
Inspiration Drive (Pine Drive to Tomahawk Road) Improvement Project: and the 1-25 / Douglas
Line Interchange (prehminary design and 1001 process). Also. I have worked with PBS&J while
they were a consultant for CDOT, Region One, on the South 1-25 Corridor and CS 85 Corridor
Environmental Impact Statement and final design of Iwo segments of the U.S. Highway 85
Improvement. I have found PBS&J to he very responsive in meeting multiple deadlines and find
there work to be of highest quality.
I look froward to a continuing relationship with PBS&J and would highly recommend them far
work on other projects If ynu Would like to contact me for more detailed information regarding
PBS&J performance, I can be reached at 303-660-7490.
Sincerely.
4,fiP.E.
Capital Improvements
Project Manager
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Over the past three years, PBS&J
has become a trusted advisor to
Douglas County providing
planning, traffic, environmental,
drainage, design, and construction
inspection services. Through repeat
business, we have worked on 18
projects including:
• US 85/C-470 Interchange
Funding Packet
• Douglas Lane Funding Study
• 1-25/CVDR Interchange Study
• Interchange Study at the Outlet Mall
• Chambers Road (E-470 to Douglas/Arapahoe County Line) Final Design
• Blakeland Signal Design
• US 85 SH 67 Reconstruction in Sedalia
• Yosemite Street Reconstruction Construction Inspection
• South 1-25 Corridor Design
• US 85/C-470 Interchange Funding Study
• Stroh Road Extension
• Inspiration Drive Improvements
• South 1-25 Frontage Road
• Chambers Road Reconstruction Construction Inspection
• C-470/Quebec Street Interchange
• Yosemite Street Pedestrian Bridge
• Minor Drainage Improvement Projects for Pinery Subdivision
Similar Proiect Elements
• Agency and public coordination • Construction phasing assistance
• Flexible project approach • Cost estimating
• Funding assistance • Conceptual, preliminary, and final
• Construction administration design
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ENVIRONMENTAL
July 28, 2004
Mr. James B. O'Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP
Director of Purchasing and Risk Management
City of Fort Collins Purchasing Division
215 North Mason, 2"" Floor
Fort Collins, CO 80524
RE: Response to Request for Proposal Number P-948
Roadway Design Services for South Taft Hill Road Improvements
Dear Mr. O'Neill and Selection Committee Members:
PBS&J provides the City of Fort Collins a responsive and specialized team of experts with unmatched proven experience on
similar type projects. We will provide you with innovative, cost-effective solutions and assist you in identifying funding to
determine the interim construction package. Our team has worked for the City and we are excited for the opportunity to
continue this mutually rewarding relationship.
Responsiveness — The PBS&J team understands that responsive and flexible services are essential to ensure that the South
Taft Hill Road Improvements project is successful. We will assist in determining the best use of the available Larimer County
Regional Capital Expansion Fees. An interim design that is cost-effective and can be easily added to for completing the
ultimate solution will be developed. PBS&J has assisted other clients with similar funding constraints and understands what
it takes to make the South Taft Hill Road Improvements Project a reality.
Specialized Team — The project team includes PBS&J in cooperation with the local firms of TST Inc., VF Ripley, and
Terracon. Each firm provides unique specialized expertise and has an outstanding reputation working for the City on
previous projects.
PBS&J will provide roadway design, traffic engineering, and public involvement. TST will complete the surveying, right of
way, utility, and roadway storm drainage design. VF Ripley will complete the landscaping design and assist with individual
property owner meetings. This is an opportunity for the City to hire a team that is available to begin work immediately and
provides unmatched expertise in each of the critical disciplines. We will work closely with City staff to ensure the project
schedule is met by maintaining communication and obtaining the necessary approvals.
Proven Similar Experience — We provide you with a dedicated team of professionals that has unmatched expertise
completing similar projects and working together previously. Dan Liddle will be our project manager and brings a
comprehensive background in managing multi -discipline arterial street reconstruction projects for municipalities. Additional
key staff that will support Dan includes Jon Gellner, roadway design; Dave Millar, traffic; Sharlene Shadowen, utilities
and drainage; Linda Ripley, landscape architecture; and Karen Price, public involvement. This dynamic team has been
tracking this project for over a year and is excited for the opportunity to once again work with you. To demonstrate our past
proven experience, we have included letters of commendation highlighting our team's performance on similar projects.
Comprehensive Project Understanding — We have developed a comprehensive understanding of this project through our
experience on previous similar projects, discussions with City staff, field investigations, and our local knowledge. In the
proposal we have provided our insights to the critical issues associated with the design of South Taft Hill Road, along with our
approach and/or solutions. This clear understanding of the project objectives will benefit the City by providing both cost-
effective design and construction solutions.
We feel that we provide you with the right team and approach to make this project a success and look forward to discussing
the benefits of our team in more detail with you.
We acknowledge receipt of addendum #1 for this Request for Proposal Number P-948.
Sincerely, <J/ 6_2
Dan Liddle, P.E.
Project Manager
R.A. Plummer, III, P.E., AICP
Associate Vice President
5500 Greenwood Plaza Blvd. • Suite 150 • Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 • Telephone 303/221-7275 • Fax 303/221-7276
South Taft Hill Road Improvements
�n.o Proposal Number P-948
Table of Contents
Section 1 — Project Understanding..........................................................................1
Section 2 - Assigned Personnel and Availability......................................................6
A. Introduction................................................................................................6
B. Assigned Personnel.....................................................................................6
C. Availability................................................................................................12
Section 3 - Firm Capability and Project Experience..............................................13
A. Firm Capability.........................................................................................13
B. Project Experience....................................................................................14
Section 4 - Cost and Schedule..............................................................................19
Appendices
Appendix A - Schedule
Appendix B - Sample Sheets
Appendix C - Proposed Scope of Work
Appendix D - Rate Sheets
Appendix E - Commendation Letters
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Section 1 - Project Understanding
The proposed South Taft Hill Road improvements will require a design team that is flexible, responsive,
and willing work in cooperation with City of Fort Collins (City) staff. The PBS&J team will do whatever it
takes and is required to make this project a reality. We understand that there is not enough identified
funding at this time and will work with you to develop cost-effective solutions that can be easily modified
to the ultimate configuration once additional funding becomes available.
We have developed a comprehensive understanding of the South Taft Hill Road Improvements Project
through our experience on previous similar projects, discussions with City staff, field investigations, and our
local knowledge. We understand that the goals of the project are to:
• Complete conceptual design for both the ultimate four -lane and interim three -lane widening
• Incorporate context -sensitive design solutions (CSDS) that will minimize right-of-way (ROW) needs
and impacts to adjacent properties
• Assist the City with the construction costs and potential funding options
• Obtain ROW for the ultimate 100-foot corridor width
• Evaluate traffic operations for the corridor and at the CR-38E (Harmony Road) intersection to
identify required improvements for both the ultimate and interim conditions
• Coordinate individually with the affected property owners to develop reasonable mitigation
measu res
• Present the design to both the public and City departments to answer questions and obtain
concurrence
• Coordinate with utilities to avoid major impacts and identify the required relocations
• Determine traffic control options that will minimize impacts to the traveling public
The PBS&J team fully understands the requirements of the South Taft Hill Road
Improvements Project. To meet these specific project needs, we provide the City with a
team that has unmatched, specialized expertise and available capacity. PBS&J's
experience completing similar multi -discipline projects along with local knowledge ensures
successful project delivery. We will complete the design plans on schedule while providing
the appropriate level of alternative analysis and coordination with agencies and the public.
Before we discuss our team and assigned professionals (see Sections II and IIp, we have
provided our insights on some of the critical issues associated with the design of South Taft
Hill Road along with our approach or solutions.
Issue/Challenge: Lack of funding to complete construction/identify additional funding options. There
is not enough money available to complete the project. One million dollars of Larimer County Regional
Capital Expansion Fees is available. However, the City will need to determine additional sources of
funding to complete the construction improvements.
We will remain flexible and responsive throughout the project as we work with the City to determine
funding and design improvements. We have assisted other clients with similar projects including the
recently completed Gondola Transit Center for the City of Steamboat Springs. The ultimate design was
identified for a larger Transit Center parking area while the actual plan package and construction involved
an interim solution that was funded through a Federal Transit Authority (FTA) grant.
The initial funding will be for the design work and ROW acquisition. The completion of the ultimate
design will be the starting point to determine an interim design that provides good logical phasing to
minimize the amount of throw -away work during the subsequent phase. Working in cooperation with the
City, we will determine the most appropriate and cost-effective interim design solution.
PBS&J will assist the City in determining possible sources of funding, application submittals, and the final
determination of the interim construction that will be completed. PBS&J recently completed similar
funding assistance to the City of Idaho Springs for the Colorado Boulevard Reconstruction project.
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Issue/Challenge: Determine the design for both the ultimate four -lane and interim three -lane
widening. The ultimate four -lane roadway section shall be used as the starting point in determining an
interim solution. We have identified two possible interim solutions that could easily be phased for the
completion of the ultimate four -lane roadway section. These are shown in the following exhibits. Both
potential interim solutions would construct the pavement and travel lanes in a location that matches the
ultimate roadway section. The median and/or outside curb and gutter could easily be added to either of
these sections in the future.
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Issue/Challenge: Determine an access management plan for Taft Hill Road. There are
multiple roadways and private driveways intersecting with South Taft Avenue within the
project limits. As part of the traffic impact study, we will identify the location and spacing
of proposed full or partial movement intersections. All other locations would be modified
to right-in/right-out. The private residences along the east side of the roadway are of
particular concern due to the widening. The design will evaluate if there is room for
vehicles to turn around and not require backing onto the road when exiting the properties.
Issue/Challenge: Identify and coordinate potential utility conflicts. Utility conflicts and their relocations
are not anticipated to be a significant issue. We are aware of several critical utilities including two large
diameter waterlines that will be avoided as part of the design effort.
We will initiate potholing during the conceptual engineering phase for early determination
of required utility relocations. We will work with the City and each utility to begin their
relocations as early as possible so it does not hold up the proposed project and
design/construction can be kept on schedule. We see this as an area where the City staff
could assist in the completion of this work. Not only the potholing, but the coordination,
agreements, and scheduling of utility work could be completed by City staff. We will assist
in this effort by providing the necessary design information (Utility Relocation Plans) so that
this work can be completed.
Issue/Challenge: Minimize impacts to adjacent properties. CSDS will be incorporated into the design.
The Fort Collins Transportation Master Plan 2004 discusses these principles and the process for their use on
projects. This project is a great example where CSDS could result in reduced affects to adjacent
properties. We propose the evaluation of sidewalks attached to the curb within these constrained areas.
VF Ripley will provide landscape design services and specifically develop solutions in cooperation with the
property owners that mitigate impacts to these properties. We feel that this is critical to obtain public
consensus on the project. We will meet individually with each of these property owners to discuss their
issues and develop solutions amenable to all parties.
Issue/Challenge: Obtain concurrence by presenting the project at neighborhood meetings, open
houses, and City department meetings. To ensure a successful project, PBS&J will meet with the public
and various City departments to answer questions and gain consensus on the proposed design
improvements. We will conduct an initial open house once the conceptual design alternatives have been
prepared and the team is comfortable with the conceptual engineering design. This meeting will be critical
to refining the proposed design and will enable the project to remain on schedule. A second open house
would be completed at the end of the preliminary engineering phase once more detailed design
information is known. A third open house is anticipated prior to the start of construction to inform the
public of the upcoming work and anticipated schedule.
Issue/Challenge: Identify and obtain the ROW required. The ROW required for the ultimate 100-foot
width, will be obtained for the project. Temporary easements are not anticipated for the interim solution
as the ultimate ROW is being obtained. Certain parcels such as the private properties along the east side
of Taft Hill Road will be more problematic than others. We will concentrate on these areas so that ROW
can be determined and the acquisition process started as early as possible.
Issue/Challenge: Minimize delays to the traveling public during construction. Existing South Taft Hill
Road is two lanes (one lane north and south). It will be critical that this laneage be maintained, as a
minimum, during construction. We anticipate constructing the widening improvements adjacent (westerly
and easterly) to the existing roadway. Sufficient width will be built so that traffic can be placed on this new
road while the existing pavement and travel -way is maintained.
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Issue/Challenge: Complete the roadway storm drainage design. A Drainage Study will
be prepared. This study will evaluate both the ultimate four -lane and the interim three -
lane arterial section. The draft report will be submitted at the preliminary engineering
design level and will be updated during final design. As part of the design process,
drainage tasks will include:
• Preparing a drainage criteria memorandum based on the City's Storm Drainage Design
Criteria
• Assembling any relevant master plans, floodplain studies, and drainage reports to
evaluate potential considerations for the roadway design
• Meeting with the City's Storm Water Utility Staff and maintenance personnel to document any
existing flooding problems within the project area
• Reviewing hydrology of the adjacent basins to evaluate where flows currently travel and what
structures may be necessary to convey drainage under the proposed roadway
• Evaluating ditch and/or curb and gutter capacities along the roadway
• Placing culverts and inlets as necessary to meet the City's criteria
• Preparing drainage plans, erosion control plans, and appropriate specifications for culverts, storm
drains, bridges, shoring, retaining walls, and other relevant drainage items
Issue/Challenge: Complete the required environmental analysis. There are no known environmental
issues on the project. We will documentthe lack of environmental issues in a memorandum to be placed
in the project files.
Issue/Challenge: Meet the project schedule and milestone dates. The proposed schedule anticipates
completing the final design by the end of 2005. This provides ample time to complete the design analysis
and plan packages. It is critical that the conceptual and preliminary engineering design are completed on
schedule so that ROW acquisition can be completed. We have also included a detailed project schedule
with identified milestone dates in Appendix A.
Issue/Challenge: Control overall project costs. To successfully complete this project, the team must
control both project and construction costs.
Consultant Cost Control - On a monthly basis, Dan Liddle will review the dollars spent versus the
work completed to ensure budget compliance. He will use Advantage - PBS&J's accounting software —
to get real-time reports to monitor budgets. Any potential scope of work change will immediately be
discussed with the City to determine a course of action.
Construction Cost Control - Our team understands the importance of maximizing public funds. At
each submittal, accurate construction cost estimates will be prepared. Accurate quantities and cost
estimates are critical to control the construction costs and evaluate where design changes can be
incorporated to lower the costs. The project team has an extensive resource of historical data that will
be used to develop unit prices.
Issue/Challenge: Ensure quality deliverables. Effective work controls are essential to project success.
Dan Liddle will build quality into the completed plans through the use of an effective and proactive quality
assurance/quality control (QA/QC) review process that includes constructability reviews.
'uum Project Quality Control. We have in -place, proven project controls to maintain project
�'.a quality, budgets, and schedules. PBS&J's project controls are documented and defined in our
R Quality Control and Assurance for Projects (QCAP) Manual. Our QCAP process is based on
the premise that two responsible and qualified individuals, using a five -step procedure, agree
on the correctness of each work product before it, or dependent documents, are released.
As Project Manager, Dan Liddle will be responsible for quality assurance throughout the
project. Quality control reviews will be completed at each submittal phase prior to any plans
being submitted to the City.
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Issue/Challenge: Complete constructability reviews and construction administration. Throughout the
design we will complete peer and/or constructability reviews. We have found these to be beneficial on
other projects. Mike Harmer and Wes Goff are available to complete these reviews at critical design
stages.
PBS&J's Colorado construction program has been providing a wide range of services to federal, state,
county, and local agencies for the past five years in Colorado. Our construction staff is structured to
support both the design and construction aspects of small to large-scale transportation facilities. Their
expertise includes constructability reviews, inspection, management, and administration. Our construction
services lead, Tim Hammer, and PBS&J construction staff, have extensive experience providing these
services on similar type projects.
Our construction staff will be involved in providing input throughout the design. Once
construction begins, PBS&J will provide construction management services for the
project. Our overall construction services approach is to provide highly -qualified
construction engineering personnel with the skills and dedication to assure —in the most
efficient manner possible —that the contractor is in full compliance with the construction
contract. We will work for and along side you to achieve this objective while
maintaining a safe travel way and work zone, minimizing the inconvenience of motorists,
residents, and surrounding businesses. We will maintain detailed, organized project
records through final project closeout. Effective communication and active coordination at all levels is
essential to keep the project on track.
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Section 2 — Assigned Personnel and Availability
A. Introduction
PBS&J provides the City a project team with unmatched expertise to complete the South Taft Hill Road
Improvements Project. To provide additional insights and expertise, we have included the local firms of
TST, VF Ripley, and Terracon. These firms benefit the City by providing a combination of local knowledge
and unmatched expertise in their respected disciplines.
B. Assigned Personnel
Our team is led by Dan Liddle, P.E., who is an experienced project manager dedicated to providing client -
focused, responsive service that the City has already experienced working with PBS&J. Dan will serve as
the point of contact and will proactively lead this dynamic team of professionals. He will ensure that all
the project needs are met. R.A. Plummer, P.E., AICP, is the principal in charge, and will be responsible for
making sure that the schedule is met and that we provide quality submittals. R.A. also provides insights
having recently completed the City's Transportation Master Plan and will assist with identifying funding
options. The overall project organization and highlights of key staff and project team members follows.
Surveying & ROW
Paul Klemperer, PLS (TST)
John Von Nieda, PLS (TST)
Roadway Design
Dan Liddle, P.E.
Jon Gellner
Traffic Engineering
Dave Millar, P.E., PTOE
Alex Larson, P.E., PTOE
Utilities
Sharlene Shadowen, P.E. (TST)
Steve Humann, P.E. (TST)
Project Organization
John Lang, Project Director
Dean Klingner, Project Manager
Dan Liddle, P.E.
Roadway Storm Drainage
Sharlene Shadowen, P.E. (TST)
Steve Humann, P.E. (TST)
Landscaping
Linda Ripley (Ripley)
Environmental Studies
Chuck Attardo
Francesca Liccione
Public Involvement
Karen Price
Tina Brand
Construction Administration
Tim Hammer
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, staff are PBS&J employees
R.A. Plummer, P.E., AICP
Funding Options
R.A. Plummer, P.E., AICP
Construction Phasing
& Constructability
Wes Goff, P.E.
OC/Peer Review
Mike Harmer, P.E.
Don Taranto, P.E. (TST)
Geotechnical Inver i ate
Doug Jobe (Terracon)
Bill Attwooll (Terracon)
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Key Staff Highlights
Dan will serve as the project manager. He brings specialized expertise
leading multi -discipline municipal design projects that have included
coordination with subconsultants. Dan's wide range of expertise and
familiarity with local issues are an excellent match to meet the specific
needs of the South Taft Hill Road Improvements project. His previous
experience as the project manager or design engineer includes the
completion of construction bid plan packages for 17 urban arterial
improvement projects involving 21 miles and over $40 million of
construction. In addition, he has prepared feasibility studies and conceptual design
plans for eight urban arterial improvement projects involving 23 miles and an estimated
$150 million of construction. As a result of this extensive experience, Dan has an in-
depth understanding of the critical issues involved in the construction of these types of
projects. Some of these critical issues include being flexible and responsive to the
funding constraints and with the adjacent property owners that are affected by the
widening. Relevant project experience includes:
• Project Manager, Quebec Street at C-470 Improvements, Douglas County
• Project Manager, Plum Creek Parkway Widening, Castle Rock
• Project Manager, 2001 Roadway Conceptual Designs, Arvada
• Project Manager, South 1-25 Frontage Road Reconstruction, Douglas County
• Project Manager, Southeast Ring Road, Castle Rock
• Project Manager, Mt. Werner Circle Design, Steamboat Springs
• Project Manager, Huron Street Alignment Study —128th to 144th Avenue,
Westminister
• Project Manager, EB 120th Avenue Widening, Thornton
• Project Manager, West 64th Improvements, Arvada
• Project Manager, 1-25/RidgeGate Parkway Interchange, Lone Tree
R.A.'s experience includes several years providing quality service to
the City. He has been the leader in developing a strong reputation
and presence for PBS&J in Fort Collins over the past several years
and is dedicated to continuing that mutually rewarding working
relationship. R.A.'s main role is to ensure that you receive high -
quality work products and services. Relevant project experience
includes:
• Project Director, On -Call Services Contract, Fort Collins
• Project Manager, Fort Collins Transportation Master Plan Update, Fort Collins
• Principal in Charge, Northern Colorado Truck Mobility/SH 14 Truck Route
Relocation, Phase I, Fort Collins
• Project Manager, Northern Colorado Truck Mobility/SH 14 Truck Route
Relocation, Phase 11, Fort Collins
• Project Manager, US 6 Corridor Feasibility Study, Eagle County
• Project Manager, US 85/42nd Street Intersection Design, Evans
• Project Manager, SH 402/County Road 13C Intersection Improvements,
Loveland
• Project Manager, SH 14/Greenfields Court Intersection Improvements, Fort
Collins
• Project Manager, Holly Street Realignment, Commerce City
• Project Manager, Quebec Street Transportation Study, Commerce City
• Project Manager, US 40 Roadway Widening Design, Tabernash
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March 4, 2002
To Whom It May Concern:
Please accept this letter of recommendation for the Denver office of PBS&J. The City of
Arvada contracted with PBS&1 in October of 2001 for the 2001 Conceptual Roadway
Design project. This project entails the conceptual design and preparation of a design
report, plans and cost estimates of six major roadways in the City. Timing of this project
has been critical, and PBS&J has met every milestone thus far in a very professional
manner.
Besides their professionalism, the PBS&1 project team which includes Barry Schulz. Dan
Liddle and Matt Wessel, has been very attentive and responsive to the many demands of
this project and has coordinated their work exceptionally well with their sub -consultants
and City personnel. They have exhibited high engineering standards, quality and
creativity to their work and City statT looks forward to presenting their final design report
to the City's Transportation Implementation Committee and City Council in the weeks to
come.
We have enjoyed working with PBS&J and look forward to working with them on future
projects in the City.
Sincerely,
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Chris Prope4, P.E.
Project Engineer
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PBS&J completed conceptual
roadway design plans (20-30%),
programming, and cost estimates
for the City's Transportation
Implementation Committee's six
recommended construction
projects.
Project elements included
conceptual roadway design and
alternative analysis, with detailed
programming cost estimates for each project for possible inclusion in an
upcoming bond initiative.
A Conceptual Design Report was prepared that included a comprehensive
analysis of design elements for each of the six corridors. Three grade -
separated railroad crossings were included. The report is a tool for the City of
Arvada to use to identify project priorities and any opportunities that may
arise to complete project components early before an overall project may be
funded. PBS&J is presently working with the City to identify funding options
and assist in the preparation of the bond initiatives.
Similar Proiect Elements
• Existing condition assessment a Cost estimating
• Conceptual engineering o Funding assistance
Review of ROW and environmental e Railroad coordination
impacts
Agency coordination
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Jon's experience includes civil and transportation computer aided
drafting and design for a combination of site, roadway,
transportation, traffic, and public work projects. Specific areas of
expertise include conceptual, preliminary, and final roadway plan
development including utilities. Relevant project experience
includes:
• Roadway Designer, Colorado Boulevard (1-70K)
Reconstruction, Idaho Springs
• Roadway Designer, I-25/38th Avenue/Fox Street Interchange Improvement,
Denver
• Roadway Designer, Garden of the Gods Road Widening, Colorado Springs
• Roadway Designer, North Federal Boulevard Extension, 120th Avenue to 128th
Avenue, Thornton
• Roadway Designer, Cub Creek and Quarry Access Roads, Dinosaur National
Monument, UT
• Roadway Designer, Oroville-Quincy Highway Reconstruction, Oroville, CA
• Roadway Designer, 1-70 ITS Fiber Optic Project, Denver to Breckenridge
• Roadway Designer, Denver Light Rail Transit Project, Denver
• Roadway Designer, Circle/Lake Interchange Complex, Colorado Springs
• Roadway Designer, US 67 Relocation, Cripple Creek to Victor
• Roadway Designer, 1-25/SH 52 Interchange, Weld County
• Roadway Designer, SH 50 Widening, Grand Junction
Dave has extensive traffic engineering experience developed both in
Colorado and nationally, providing a broad perspective that is also
sensitive to local issues. He is a skilled project manager and analyst
providing innovative solutions with an extensive range of expertise in
traffic engineering, transportation planning, intelligent transportation
systems (ITS). Dave has completed numerous traffic impact and
operations studies for arterial street reconstruction and widening
projects. Relevant project experience includes:
• Project Manager, Northern Colorado Truck Mobility/SH 14 Truck Route
Relocation, Phase I, Fort Collins
• Senior Traffic Engineer, Northern Colorado Truck Mobility/SH 14 Truck Route
Relocation, Phase 11, Fort Collins
• Senior Traffic Engineer, SH 1 and WCR 52 Safety Study, Fort Collins
• Project Manager, Castle Rock/Douglas County Interchange Study, Castle Rock
• Senior Project Engineer, SH 133 Corridor Traffic Study, Carbondale
• Project Manager, Pedestrian Safety Study, Glenwood Springs
• Senior Traffic Engineer, Pitkin County AABC Intersection Analysis, Pitkin County
• Senior Traffic Engineer, 1-25/Castle Pines Interchange Reconstruction, Douglas
County
• Senior Traffic Engineer, Kings Point North Traffic Impact Study, Aurora
• Project Engineer, Work Zone Traffic Control Inspection, Southern Colorado
• Project Manager, City of Aurora Signal System Project, Aurora
• Project Manager, CDOT NIPS Transportation Contract (1999 through 2002)
• Project Manager, SH 82 Signal Coordination and Pedestrian Safety Study,
Glenwood Springs to Aspen
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Karen is a public information/outreach specialist with extensive
experience working with federal and state clients. Her current work
involves coordinating public information efforts on the Northern
Colorado Truck Mobility/SH 14 Truck Route Relocation, Phase II
implementation plan. She is familiar with local issues and methods of
communicating with the public for the maximum positive
involvement. Relevant project experience includes:
• Public Information Program Coordinator, Northern Colorado Truck
Mobility/SH 14 Truck Route Relocation, Phase II, Fort Collins
• Public Information Program Coordinator, Beartooth Highway Public
Information Program, Montana and Wyoming
• Project Manager, Missouri Mapping Needs Assessment, Phases I and II, MI
• FEMA Liaison/Point of Contact Mapping Coordination Contract, Beltsville, MD
• Mapping Needs Assessment Program Coordinator, Mapping Coordination
Contract, Beltsville, MD
• FEMA Correspondence Lead, Mapping Coordination Contract, Beltsville, MD
• Special Projects Team Leader, Mapping Coordination Contract, Beltsville, MD
• Statewide Mapping Plans Lead, Mapping Coordination Contract, Beltsville, MD
• Annexations Lead, Mapping Coordination Contract, Beltsville, MD
Sharlene Shadowen, P.E., (TST). Sharlene has 15 years of experience as
a Project Manager, Design Engineer, Construction Manager and
Technical Engineering Manager on a variety of projects including water
and wastewater conveyance, storage, and treatment systems; roads;
drainage systems; environmental studies; and environmental
v remediation. Projects include major roadway projects, water and
wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, water storage tanks, water
wells, advanced wastewater treatment and reuse systems, pipelines, drainage and
detention facilities, environmental assessments, and remediation of leaking
underground storage tanks. Recent Timberline Road projects have provided Sharlene
with a strong understanding of City requirements and key issues with both design and
construction administration. Relevant project experience includes:
• Project Manager/Engineer, Timberline Road 30 inch waterline, stormwater/bridge
improvements, wetlands mitigation and roadway redesign project (Trilby Road to
Carpenter Road)
• Project Manager/Engineer, Kendall Brook P.U.D., a 160-acre residential/multi-
family/commercial development including local and collector roads, as well as
design of Taft Road (major arterial), 43rd Street and 50th Street (Major
Collectors) in Loveland
• Project Manager/Engineer, Willow Brook P.U.D., a 112-acre residential/multi-
family development including local and collector roads, as well as design of
Country Road 36 (major arterial) in Fort Collins
• Project Manager/Design Engineer, Boyd Lake North Sixth Subdivision, a 42-acre
residential development including local and collector roads, and design of N.
Boyd Lake Avenue (major arterial) in Loveland. Project also included Highway
34/N. Boyd Lake Avenue intersection improvements, including signal design
• Design Engineer, Willow Springs P.U.D., a 120-acre residential development
including local and collector roads, as well as design of/4 mile of Timberline
Road, a major arterial in Fort Collins
• Design Engineer, Paragon Estates, a residential development including local road,
as well as design of'A mile of Trilby Road, a major arterial in Fort Collins
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Linda Ripley has worked in both the public and private sectors during her 29+ year
career. Prior to establishing her own landscape architecture/planning firm in 1991, she
served as Senior Planner/Urban Designer for the City of Fort Collins. She authored and
graphically illustrated the Harmony Corridor Plan, including the development of design
guidelines for this five -mile entryway corridor. Since going into private practice,
Ms. Ripley has completed planning, design, and contract documents for a variety of
projects including industrial, office, commercial, recreational, and residential projects.
Relevant project experience includes:
• Market Centre @ The Center for Advanced Technology, Fort Collins, CO
• College Avenue Entry at Poudre River, Fort Collins, CO
• Harmony Towne Center, Fort Collins, CO
• Harmony Corridor Plan, City of Fort Collins, Fort Collins, CO
• Harmony Village, Fort Collins, CO
• Ptarmigan Business Park Landscape Design, Windsor, CO
• The Shops at Rigden Farms, Fort Collins, CO
• Eagle Cliffs Patio Homes, Fort Collins, CO
Tim has 19 years of experience in civil engineering with a broad
background in construction engineering management, contract
administration, inspection, and roadway and bridge design, including
four years as a project manager for Larimer County, Colorado. He has
participated in major projects for highways, from large, urban settings
to small, rural locations that have required complex construction
staging and traffic control plans, extensive utility relocation, public
involvement, local agency and stakeholder coordination, and
environmental mitigation. Tim has implemented quality assurance plans, performed
construction claims and schedule, and constructability reviews. Relevant project
experience includes:
• Project Manager, Yosemite Widening 2004 Construction, Douglas County
• Project Manager, Chambers Road Widening, Douglas County
• Project Manager, 1-25 Railroad Crossing, Castle Rock
• Project Manager, US 6 Clear Creek and Elk Creek, Jefferson County
• Project Manager, 1-25/Castle Pines Interchange, Castle Rock
• Project Manager, US 85/Titan Parkway Interchange, Littleton
• Project Manager, Platte Powers Interchange, Colorado Springs
• Project Manager, US 40 Berthoud Pass, Empire
• Project Manager, Cortez Waste Water Treatment Plan Improvements, Cortez
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Project Team Members
MemberTeam
•
Paul Klemperer, PLS
• Timberline Road, Fort Collins
TST
• County Road 30, Fort Collins
Survey & ROW
• County Road 52, Larimer County
Von Nieda, PLS
• Timberline Road, Fort Collins
■John
TST
•Taft Hill Road, Fort Collins
Survey & ROW
• Colorado Boulevard, Firestone
Larson, P.E., PTOE
• Kipling Street at 58" Avenue Traffic Operations Analysis, Arvada
®Alex
PBS&J
• SH 1 at Sixth Street Traffic Signal Design, Wellington
Traffic engineering
• SH 257 at WCR 74 Conceptual Intersection Widening Plans, Weld County
Steve Humann, P.E.
• Mail Creek Drainage Improvements, Fort Collins
TST
Utilities
• Timberline Road and Battle Creek Drive Improvements, Fort Collins
• Pavement Condition Analysis and Assessment Program, Poudre School District
Chuck Attardo
• Northern Colorado Truck Mobility/SH 14 Relocation, Fort Collins
PBS&J
• 2001 Roadway Conceptual Designs, Arvada
Environmental study
• SH 133 Environmental Overview, Carbondale
Francesca Liccione
• 1-70 East Corridor Environmental Impact Statement, Denver
PBS&J
• Jolly Roger Environmental Assessment, Rawlings, WY
Environmental study
• Ecological Survey for Multiple Pipelines, Piceance Basin
Brand
• Northern Colorado Truck Mobility/Sfi 14 Relocation, Fort Collins
®Tina
PBS&J
• Beartooth Highway Public Information Program, Park County, WY
Graphic Design
• FEMA National Flood Insurance Program, Beltsville, MD
Wes Goff, P.E.
• US 40 Berthoud Pass, Grand County
PBS&J
Construction phasing &
• 1-70 from Eisenhower Tunnel to Vail Pass, Summit County
constructabili
• I-25 Corridor and US 85 Corridor EIS, Douglas County
Mike Harmer, P.E.
• South 1-25 and Frontage Road Design, Douglas County
PBS&J
• Garden of the Gods Road Widening, Colorado Springs
QC/peer review
• 51' Avenue Widening (Washington to Franklin), Denver
Don Taranto, P.E.
• Timberline Road Drainage Improvements, Fort Collins
TST
QC(peef review
• Timberline Road and Waterline Design, Fort Collins
• Horsetooth Road Improvements, Fort Collins
Doug lobe
• Halligan Reservoir, Fort Collins
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Terracon
Geotech Investigations
• N Colorado Medical Center Additions and Multi -Level Parking Structure, Greeley
• Quality Control Testing on 1-76 near Wiggins
Bill Amvooll
• 1-25 Improvements, Weld County
Terracon
Geotech Investigations
• Pena Boulevard, Denver International Airport
• 1-25/1-76 Interchange Reconstruction, Denver and Adams County
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C. Availability
Not only do we provide the City with experienced staff, but we can immediately commit these
professionals to complete the conceptual design plans. This will provide the City with accurate
construction cost estimates, utility relocation needs, and ROW needs so the additional funding can be
pursued. The following table highlights the PBS&J staff utilization based on current commitments
beginning August 2004. Our core team is 100 percent committed to the completion of this project.
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As principal in charge, R.A. Plummer will be responsible for allocating the required resources so that our
team can truly serve as an extension of your staff. TST, VF Ripley, and Terracon have committed their
professionals' time to the project. This means that you have a fully -qualified consultant team that
understands what it takes to complete the South Taft Hill Road Improvements Project and is available to
begin helping you immediately.
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Section 3 — Firm Capability and Project Experience
A. Firm Capability
Our project team was assembled to provide you quality service and products through proven experience,
responsiveness, and commitment. The combination of PBS&J and our hand-picked subconsultants provide
the City a knowledgeable and motivated group of professionals that is ready and excited to work with you
on this project.
PBS&J a national firm more than 3,300 employees in 61 offices, has been providing personalized,
PWresponsive
client -service and high -quality deliverables for more than 43 years. Major services include
highway design, bridge and structure design, hydrology/hydraulics, traffic engineering, ROW, transportation
planning, construction management, civil engineering, environmental engineering and sciences, value
engineering, and transportation program management. PBS&J is consistently ranked among the top
engineering firms according to Engineering News -Record.
More importantly, our 111 Colorado staff includes 22 highway/transportation engineers, 11 traffic
engineers, 10 structural engineers, 5 hydraulic engineers, 4 ROW specialists, 3 environmental scientists,
5 civil engineers, 8 CADD technician designers, 21 construction managers/inspectors, and 12
administrative support staff.
PBS&J is supported by very talented and experienced subconsultants including TST, Terracon, and
VF Ripley. These firms bring extensive local knowledge, impressive qualifications, and proven experience.
Our team provides the full range of specialized services required.
TST Civil Engineering Surveying Services (TST). TST provides a full range of transportation design,
surveying and ROW, and construction management services. TST has offices in Fort Collins and Denver
and employees 43 professionals. Their surveying and ROW specialists perform monumented land surveys
of project sites, research of ownership and ROW, preparation of legal descriptions and easement exhibits,
and preparation of topographic surveys. TST's staff has performed utility coordination and design,
irrigation ditch coordination, and roadway design services for the City and will be a valuable asset to this
project.
Terracon is a multi -discipline firm specializing in geotechnical, environmental, construction materials,
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facilities and pavement, and asset management services. They are an employee -owned firm with 60
offices nationwide, including an office in Fort Collins. Their local knowledge and extensive experience in
Fort Collins makes them a valuable asset to this team.
VF Ripley Associates (VF Ripley) is a consulting firm specializing in land use planning and landscape
architecture located in Fort Collins, Colorado. In addition to creative design services, our firm specializes
in helping our clients obtain the entitlements necessary to implement their projects. From the first
conceptual ideas to construction observation we are there to help our clients turn vision into reality. The
firm was organized as a new company in 1996 merging the expertise of Linda Ripley, sole proprietor of
VF Ripley Associates, and Frank Vaught and Joe Frye principals of Vaught*Frye Architects. Planners,
landscape architects, and architects view problem solving and design from different perspectives.
Combining these perspectives enables us to provide a more coordinated and integrated design process that
result in superior projects.
VF Ripley has assembled a strong team of qualified professionals to handle all aspects of landscape design,
land use planning, and urban design. Our key personnel have demonstrated their ability to successfully
complete a multitude of diverse projects, and are available to support the client needs. We are committed
to providing qualified personnel and services necessary to support any project requirements, scope of
work, or accelerated schedules that may occur. Always searching for the optimal design fit, we pride
ourselves on being effective problem -solvers and creative designers.
When working with VF Ripley Associates, you are involved in the full range of the design process. We
begin by listening to you, so that we develop a full understanding of your goals and expectations. We feel
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that communication is the key to successful client relationships and successful projects. Each project
begins with a careful examination of existing conditions, both physical and cultural, because everything
from topography to zoning will influence the final design. By gathering complete and accurate information
at the beginning we try to ensure that important opportunities are not missed and that negative impacts are
minimized. Always searching for the optimal design fit, we pride ourselves on being effective problem -
solvers and creative designers.
Over the years VF Ripley has had one consistent measure of success: Client satisfaction. We equate our
success as a design firm with our ability to produce a final product that achieves your goals.
B. Project Experience
We are proud of our project accomplishments. Our ability to provide quality, client -focused service has
provided us opportunities to build strong relationships with you, and numerous other municipalities
throughout Colorado. In particular, over the past several years, our team has developed and maintained a
strong relationship with the City while working on several important projects directly for you. A great
indicator of our performance is our past performance on previous similar projects. Please refer to
Appendix E that contains some of our commendation letters including several that were received for the
projects described in this section.
The following summarizes several of our projects that are similar in scope that we are completing or have
completed. We encourage you to contact our references that we have provided.
Colorado Boulevard (1-70K) Reconstruction
CDOT Region 1 and Idaho Springs
Client Contact: Tony DeVito, CDOT Region 1 (303) 716-9925
David Lunberry, City of Idaho Springs (303) 567-4412
The Colorado Boulevard (1-70K) corridor, originally constructed during the 1930s, is
located in the Town of Idaho Springs and is a major business route for both the community
and tourists. In 1993, the Idaho Springs City Council determined that improvements to
the highways' vertical alignment, drainage patterns, parking, access, and safety were
necessary. There was controversy among the community regarding what, if any,
improvements to this business route were needed. PBS&) provided conceptual,
preliminary, and final engineering design services for CDOT Region 1 and the Town of
Idaho Springs.
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During conceptual design, PBS&J developed strategies for improving safety for both pedestrian and
vehicular traffic on the two-mile corridor. Safety improvements included the addition of corner bulb outs,
providing crosswalks near parks and schools, improved access for parked vehicles, and the addition of
traffic control devices.
The corridor included more than 20 intersections and intersection alignments were adjusted to improve
driver sight lines and to eliminate non-standard approach geometry. Pedestrian facilities were improved to
include contiguous sidewalks, addition of center island refuges at un-signalized intersection, better/easier
access to sidewalks to accommodate handicap users, and flatter cross slopes to better facilitate crossings at
intersections.
Key elements included public involvement, environmental clearances, traffic engineering, access
management, roadway and utility design, hydraulic analysis and design, geotechnical analysis, surveying,
ROW plan preparation, cost -estimating and widening the bridge over Clear Creek.
The construction plan package was completed in one calendar year to meet funding requirements for
utility relocations and to minimize impact to local traffic.
Chambers Road Widening and Reconstruction
Douglas County
Client Contact: Sean Owens, Douglas County (303) 660-7490
PBS&J provided final design services including construction plans, specifications, and
estimates for the construction of Chambers Road from E-470 to the Douglas/Arapahoe
County Line. The project included two travel lanes on Chambers Road from E-470 to
Compark Boulevard and the construction of four lanes from Compark Boulevard to the
Douglas/Arapahoe County Line. PBS&J was responsible for roadway design, traffic
engineering storm drain design, utility coordination, and agency coordination. PBS&J
also provided construction management services.
Quebec Street at C-470 Improvements Project
Douglas County
Client Contact: Sean Ownes, Douglas County (303) 660-7490
PBS&J is presently designing the widening of Quebec Street between County Line Road
and Park Meadows Drive, approximately 0.5 miles. The project includes widening the
roadway and existing bridge over C-470. This will improve overall traffic operations on
Quebec Street within the interchange significantly and reduce vehicle delay.
The construction of separate pedestrian bridges over C-470 will provide improved
pedestrian safety. In addition, conceptual design was completed for the grade
separation of the C-470 bike path. Presently, there is an at -grade pedestrian/bike trail
crossing that is a safety concern and causes vehicle delay on Quebec Street. Other
significant project elements include preparation of ROW plans, utility coordination, environmental
clearances, pavement recommendations, and traffic signal design.
US 85/SH 67 Reconstruction and Frontage Road Design
CDOT Region 1
Client Contact: Carrie DeJiacomo, CDOT Region 1 (303) 790-1020
PBS&J completed the preliminary and final design for the realignment and
reconstruction of 1.1 miles of US 85 through Sedalia at SH 67. The roadway design was
for a four -lane arterial section with curb, gutter, and raised medians. The work included
a signalized intersection with SH 67 and a frontage road on the existing alignment to
access local businesses.
Special design considerations included a BNSF railroad crossing replacement on SH 67,
significant drainage improvements, utility relocation/coordination, and a new wildlife
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crossing for elk. PBS&J identified the required ROW and coordinated with CDOT in the preparation of
ROW plans and legal descriptions. The relocated US 85 roadway required acquisition from the Cherokee
Ranch, a historic 4(f) property. The design included minimizing and mitigating these impacts.
SH 14/Greenfields Court Intersection Improvements
CDOT Region 4 and City of Fort Collins
Client Contact: Larry Haas, CDOT Region 4 (970) 350-2143
PBS&J completed the alternative analysis and design of intersection improvements for
SH 14, Greenfields Court, and adjacent frontage roads. The alternative analysis
addressed deficiencies in current intersection configuration, local agency needs, and
future traffic and development plans near the intersection. The design included
intersection reconstruction, traffic signal operation and timing, signing and striping, and
traffic control. Construction documents were prepared including cost estimates and
specifications. Bidding assistance was also provided along with as -built plans.
City of Arvada 2001 Roadway Conceptual Design Projects
City of Arvada
Client Contact:
Bob Manwaring,
Chris Proper, City of Arvada (720) 898-7645
City of Arvada (720) 898-7740
PBS&J completed conceptual roadway design plans (20-30%), programming, and cost
estimates for the City's Transportation Implementation Committee's recommended
construction projects.
• Ward Road- W.72nd Avenue to W. 86th Parkway (approximately 1.6 miles)
• Simms Street- W.64th Avenue to W. 86th Parkway (approximately 2.5 miles)
• Ward Road- W.64th Avenue to W. 72nd Avenue (approximately 1.0 miles)
• W.72nd Avenue — Kipling Street to McIntyre Street (approximately 3.2 miles)
• W.80th Avenue — Kipling Street to Alkire Street (approximately 2.0 miles)
• Quaker Street— W.72nd Avenue to Leyden Road (approximately 1.2 miles)
The overall intent of the project was to complete conceptual roadway design and alternative analysis, with
detailed programming cost estimates for each roadway for possible inclusion in the bond initiative.
A Conceptual Design Report was prepared that included a comprehensive analysis of design elements for
each of the six corridors. Three grade -separated railroad crossings were included. The report is a tool for
the City of Arvada to use to identify project priorities and any opportunities that may arise to complete
project components early before an over all project may be funded. PBS&J worked with the city to identify
funding options and assisted in the preparation of the bond initiatives.
Plum Creek Parkway Widening
Town of Castle Rock
Client Contact:
Bob Goebel, Town of Castle Rock (720) 733-2475
The project is located between Plum Creek Boulevard and Lake Gulch Road,
approximately 1.0 miles. PBS&J completed the roadway design to widen the existing
two-lane roadway to four lanes with auxiliary turn lanes and raised landscape median.
The scope of services for the project included surveying, ROW plans, pavement design,
roadway design, traffic engineering, storm drainage design, landscaping, and irrigation
design. PBS&J assisted the Town with environmental clearances including concurrence
from USFWS regarding the Prebles Jumping Mouse. PBS&J is also providing construction
engineering support to the Town of Castle Rock.
South Taft Hill Road Improvements
Proposal Number P-948
Fort Collins Transportation Master Plan Update
City of Fort Collins
Client Contact: Mark Jackson, City of Fort Collins Utilities (970) 416-2029
PBS&J has completed the City's Transportation Master Plan. The future (2025) year
version for transportation in the City was developed, including recommendations for all
travel modes (automobile, transit, pedestrian, and bicycle). Transportation Demand
Management (TDM) strategies were identified and extensive travel demand modeling
was conducted using the City's and North Front Range's regional TransCAD models. A
financial assessment was developed to create the Capital Improvement Plans for
implementation. The analysis also included a more regional approach to transportation
solutions including many of the communities in the North Front Range. A key aspect to
the update involved working closely with the engineering department to develop capital
improvement programs for several periods. This insight provides a unique
understanding of the City's design needs over the next several years.
US 6/1-70 Frontage Road Roundabout
Town of Gypsum
Client Contact: James Hancock, Town of Gypsum (970) 524-7688
A feasibility study performed by PBS&J for the Town of Gypsum to concluded that a
roundabout is the preferred alternative for improving operations at the intersection of
US-6 and the Frontage Road south of 1-70. The reason for this is that vehicle queues
experienced in the design year 2025 will be shorter with a roundabout than with a
signalized intersection. A roundabout also has the potential for reducing the number of
crashes and the severity of crashes that would normally occur at a signalized
intersection. As a result, the Town of Gypsum authorized PBS&J to prepare construction
documents for the roundabout. As a part of the design effort a hydrologic analysis will
be performed to determined design flows and improvements necessary to carry these
flows through the intersection. The intersection platform will be raised to provide a superelevation
throughout the roundabout of 2 percent or less. Additional traffic analysis will be performed to verify that
the roundabout can efficiently accommodate both semitrailer trucks, and passenger vehicles. Coordination
and review by CDOT will be required.
Timberline Road- Waterline and Roadway Improvements
Fort Collins- Loveland Water District
Client Contact: Matt Baker, City of Fort Collins (970) 221-6605
TST provided planning, final design, and cost estimates for one mile of Timberline Road,
form Trilby Road to Carpenter Road. The project incorporated the upgrade of major
drainage facilities, installation if a 30-inch steel waterline, wetland migration, and
numerous environmental studies to assess the impact of upgrading a two-lane road to
major arterial classification. The project required extensive coordination with City of
Fort Collins Transportation and Storm water Departments, and multiple meetings and
work sessions with the Natural Resources Advisory Board. Construction schedule
coordination with the Fort Collins -Loveland Water District was crucial to install one mile
of 30 inch steel pipe prior to roadway improvements. Wetland Mitigation plans were submitted to the
Army Corp of Engineers. The Colorado Historical Society was consulted when shifting the existing roadway
alignment to preserve the State Record Green Ash Tree. Full time construction management and
construction surveying services were provided. All improvements were developed in accordance with the
Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards.
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Special Improvement District
City of Commerce City
Department of Public Works
PI
February 13, 2004
Barry Schulz
Associate Vice President
PBS&J
5500 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Suite 150
Englewood. Colorado 80111
Subject. Fairfax Special Improvement District
Dear Barry
As you are aware. PBS&J has been working with the City of Commerce City for the past couple years on the
design and construction management of the Fairfax Special Improvement District project. Your team of Steve
Sandvik, Matt Wessell, Wade Kelly, Neil Sarno, and many others helped contribute to a job well done. The City is
very pleased with the services provided. As you know, the design went through many alterations, and a couple
slow periods, as the City negotiated with properties owners in acquiring needed property for the detention pond.
Even with these alterations and down time, PBS&J responded promptly to finalize the plans and prepare this
project for construction.
Neil Sarno was very instrumental in making sure that the construction went as smooth as possible. Of course, no
project is without unforeseen problems, but Neil had a great working relationship with the contractor and myself to
help resolve any issues that came up. He was also very instrumental in working with the public. Tearing through
an entire neighborhood, installing storm sewer piping, and building new roads does not always please those most
affected. the residents. He was very responsive to citizen complaints, which reduced the amount of upset
residents that would call me. When I did receive a call, Neil would promptly get in touch with the resident to listen
to their complaint and find a solution. These efforts are reflective of the policies and guidelines that PBS&J has
set for its' workforce. It also demonstrated to the City that PBSBJ takes a lot of pride in the work it does, not only
for the owner, but also for those affected most by the project.
I look forward to continuing our relationship with PBS&J on future projects. If you have any questions, feel free to
call me at 303-289-8172.
Sincerely,
Glenn Ellis
Project Engineer
GEfjm
am. Gregg Clements, Director of Public Works
Doren Sterling. City Engineer
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PBS&J completed the design of
roadway and drainage improvements
for the Fairfax neighborhood. 1
Improvements included improved
roadway cross -sections with curb, c
gutter, and sidewalk, and a new storm
drain system. The drainage system
outlets in a new detention pond. The
design included the reconstruction of
city streets, addition of curb ramps,
utility relocations, signing and striping,
and drainage modifications. Coordination included property owners and
numerous utility companies. Construction documents included specifications
and cost estimates. PBS&J also provided bidding support.
Similar Project Elements
• Conceptual and preliminary design • Utility design
• Construction plan package • ROW acquisition
• Agency coordination • Construction inspection
South Taft Hill Road Improvements
219 PonCollivaProposal Number P-948
The following table highlights some additional projects that the project team has completed.
Stroh Road Extension Conceptual Design,
Douglas County, CO
Spedial knprovennient1
C merceCity, CO "
Holly Street Realignment,
Commerce City, CO
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-:Saud[ 1-25 Frontage Road Reconstruction
Dougjas County, CO
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First Street (SH 60) and Parish Avenue
Intersection Design, Town of Johnstown, CO
Main StreM E>Qe[uiart Feasibility Stttdl5
JeNehstxi County, CO
3.
Inspiration Drive Conceptual Design,
Douglas County, CO
Castle Oaks Drive over Cherry Creek,
Town of Castle Rork, CO
Colorado Boulevard Improvements,
Town of Firestone, CO
Firestone Boulevard Improvements,
Town of Firestone, CO
Rehabilitation of Multiple Streets,
City of Dacono, CO
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Center Avenue Bridge at Spring Creek, CSU
Research Foundation, City of Fat Collins, CO
Timberline Road Bridge over Cache
La Poudre, City of Fort Collins, CO
Locust Street Outfall Master Drainageway
Plan, City of Fort Collins, CO
Market Centre at The Center for Advanced
Technology, City of Fort Collins, CO
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South Taft Hill Road Improvements
Proposal Number P-948
Section 4 - Cost and Schedule
Based on our project understanding and the draft scope of services included in Appendix C, we have
developed a preliminary work -hour and design cost estimate. We recognize the scope, hours, and cost are
a draft and look forward to sitting down with you to discuss these in detail.
PRIMARY DESIGN TASK ELEMENTS
TOTAL HOURS
DESIGN FEE
Conceptual Engineering Design
465
$43,088.00
Preliminary Engineering Design
556
$50,439.00
Final Design
466
$42,175.00
PBS&J Task Totals
1,487
$135,702.00
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES:
Copies & Plotting
$2 168.80
Mileage
$547.50
Meeting Exhibits/Di s plays materials
$140.00
Postage & Deliveries
$900.00
Advertisements
$750.00
SUBCONSULTANTS:
TST - Utilities & Drainage Design
$34,400.00
Ri le - Landscape Architecture
$8,145.00
Terracon - Geotechnical Analysis
$12,000.00
TOTAL PROJECT COST $194,753.30
Additional unit cost items if as needed
1. Topographic surveying (TST)
$22,000 to $25,000
2. Potholing (Vendor)
$300 each
3. Exhibits for property owner meetings (Ripley)
$195 each
4. Cost for property owner meetings (Ripley)
$65 per hour
Standard rates that will be used for Labor and Indirect Charges are included in Appendix D.
Scope and Hour Estimate
South Taft Hill Road Improvements
Horsetooth Road to CR-38E (Harmony Road)
July 28, 2004
Scope
Work Element Description
Principal
in Charge
Plummer)
Sr. Project
Manager
(Lhtdle)
Sr.Dasigmrl
Roadway
(Gaimar(Harmer)(Miller)
Pmj*d Mgr.
OCNwr
Principal
Traffic
Sr.Engiwerl
TrakBc
(Lemon
Sr.Planwrl
Environ.
Aaardo
Somedist ll
Environ.
Lk lone
Planer ll
PI
Pda
Graphic
Anita
Brand
Admin.
Assist.
(Duran)
Subtotal
$160.00
$147.00
$81.00
$115.00
$1Fi0.00
$96,00
$90,00
$75.00
$76.00
$65.00
$55.00
CONCEPTUAL ENGINEERING DESIGN
Kkkoa meeting and Sold review
8
8
16
Conceptual deli n unimate and Interim)
0
Creole existing surface model
16
16
Ilmzmml ali peers
4
24
28
Vertical deli n
24
1
1
1
24
IX,n n of imarsxiims
4
16
20
Design of ulfi naw wtim
40
40
Deli n of imerim senior
4
32
36
Trask Stud
2
2
54
58
Canemnl dedda reperil (Prepare and submi0
16
12
8
24
80
PublkOnes H.#1
3
6
24
32
16
12
93
Aides. withf
6
2
e
Progress Reports not Project Management
12
12
Mretl (3 ncW6h.)
24
24
6
54
DAIOC
0
SUBTOTAL
8
82
220
0
2
54
0
0
32
24
42
465
$1,440,00
$12054.00
$17,820.00
$0.00
$320.(X
$5,184.00
$0,00
So.00
$2400.00
$1,560.00
$2310.00
$43,088.00
PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING DESIGN
Refine .,"I dedle sad
2
32
34
Drairste Steady far Rsedmy 1 rov .mx MT)
0
Utility Coordiwtkn & Ded (TNT)
0
Utility Research and Identify Poeutud Cm0im
12
12
Field Reviews w with thilimies
0
fthtot-,Y Mendfrcadan
8
12
20
Geotechsieal lavead den (Terracm)
2
2
Prelinimr, non Pxkxge Prepored.
32
243
27
16
318
Centructloo cwt otlmwte
4
8
12
OAIOC Review
2
16
16
34
Public Ones Hare 82
3
6
24
24
12
12
81
Pro raw R the and Project Management
12
12
Pro,.s Meean s (2 ea WN,r,)
3
12
12
4
31
SUBTOTAL
S
78
361
16
0
27
0
0
24
12
32
S66
$960.00
$11466.00
$29,241.W
$1,840.00
$0.00
52592.00
$0.00
$0.00
$1,800.00
$780.00
$1,760.00
$50439.w
FINAL DESIGN
Rod desh, plan ye,uration
6
W
16
4
106
Final desip speeilleadon preparalluo
6
24
16
46
Peeunre Peened"" otesd Probable Crew
1
8
9
Prepare final drainage report S
0
OAIOC Review
2
12
16
30
Plan printing and submittal 3 full-size & 11 half-size
12
12
Advanoe Mal design resiaw meeting
6
8
14
Prepare mnstructlon lan imolues
a
70
2
80
Plan printing and submittal 3 full-size & 21 hag -size
12
12
Attend pmobid meeting
4
6
10
Assistance to City during bidding
8
16
2
26
Pabb,, Ones House R3
3
6
16
24
8
12
69
Revisions to construction bid lens
6
24
2
M
Prepare, awl, and submit m lam Ian set (24-xilll
6
6
1
12
P rams Report, and Project Manegarmunt
8
i
8
3
67
294
16
0
M
0
0
24
8
32
466
$480.00
$98d9.00
$23,814.00
$1,840.1k
30.00
32112.00
$0.00
$0.00
$1,800.00
$520.00
$1760.00
$42175.00
PBS&J Task Tolab
18
1 227
1 876
1 32
1 2
1 103
1 0
0
1 So
44
106
1 1,487
TOTAL: $135,702.00
'.IMBURSABLE EXPENSES:
SgeBGty
OR
2211
total Coat
Reproductions
Copies - B&W 8.5X11 (50 copies x 150 sheets each)
7,500
each
$0.14
$1,050.00
Copies - B&W 11 XI (56 copies x 70 sheets each)
3,920
each
$0.14
5548.80
Copies - B&W 22X34 10 entries x 70 sheets each)
700
each
50.50
$350.00
Copies -mylar 22X34
So
each
52.75
$220,00
Meelirg Exhibits'Displeys (materiels) (1 box of 25 boards)
1
each
$140.00
$140A0
Mileage(10 trips x 150 miles)
1,500
mil«
$0.965
S&IT50
Posaege & Deliveries (assume 1,500 mailings x 3 meetings)
4,500
each
$0.20
$900.00
Advedisemems (5250 each)
3
each
5250.00
$7,Q,QQ
TOTAL REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES:
$4,506.30
South Taft Road Improvements
Horsetooth Roadd to CR-38E (Harmony Road)
Design Project Schedule
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Project Kick -Off Meeting
Topographic Field Survey
Ownership Map Preparation
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Traffic Study
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City Review Period
Public Open House #1
Preliminary Engineering Design
Refine Conceptual Design
Drainage Design
Utility Coordination & Design
Right -of -Way Identification
Geotechnical Investigation
Preliminary Plan Preparation / Cost Estimates
Preliminary Plan Submittal and Review
Preliminary Plan Review Meeting
Public Open House #2
R.O.W. Plans and Legal Descriptions
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Final Plans, Specifications, and Cost Estimate
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Public Open House #3
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EXHIBIT "A"
SCOPE OF WORK FOR THE
SOUTH TAFT HILL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
HORSETOOTH ROAD TO CR-38E (HARMONY ROAD)
CONCEPTUAL, PRELIMINARY AND FINAL DESIGN
I. GENERAL
Description of the project
The scope of services will include the items necessary to develop a conceptual and preliminary engineering
design for both the interim three lane rural section and ultimate four lane arterial street section. For
purposes of the scope and preparation of hours, it is assumed the final design including construction bid
plans, cost estimates, and contract documents will be completed for the interim three lane rural section.
The limits of the project are from CR-38E (Harmony Road) including intersection improvements northerly the
existing intersection improvements south of the Horsetooth Road intersection.
Assignments of responsibilities of the parties involved
City of Fort Collins Project Manager
Dean Klingner
City of Fort Collins Engineering
215 N. College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80522
(970) 224-6108 phone
DKlingner@fcgov.com
PBS&J Project Manager
Dan Liddle
5500 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
(303) 221-7275 phone
(303) 221-7276 fax
dliddle@pbsj.com
II. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The scope of services for the project includes surveying (if directed by the City), right-of-way (if directed by
the City), roadway design, storm drainage design, utility coordination/design, traffic engineering,
landscaping, public involvement, geotechnical design, and funding assistance. Construction administration
is anticipated to be added to the scope based upon future negotiations with the City. The following work
tasks will be completed for the preparation of a complete final construction bid package for both the interim
and ultimate roadway typical sections.
A. CONCEPTUAL ENGINEERING DESIGN
The Consultant shall perform and / or furnish the following conceptual engineering design services:
1. Attend a pre -design kick-off meeting with City of Fort Collins staff in order to collect all relevant
information and to discuss any questions relating to the scope of work.
2. Attend an on -site field review with City staff, to establish proposed design treatments, identify
significant physical features, constraints, and special areas of interest.
3. Prepare conceptual horizontal and vertical roadway design layout for the ultimate four -lane typical
section and for the interim three -lane typical section. Strip map plots of the interim and ultimate
typical sections will be prepared for discussions with City staff for approval of the concept design.
Upon approval the conceptual design, plans will be completed for inclusion into the Conceptual
Design Report.
4. Traffic Impact Study - The traffic impact study (TIS) will be done in accordance with Larimer County
Urban Street Standards. The study will determine design requirements for intersection design, turn
lane numbers and length, access points, number of through lanes, pavement design, and signal
design. All modes of travel will be considered including pedestrian, bicycle, and transit.
Scope of Services
South Taft Hill Road Improvements,
Horsetooth Road to CR-38E (Harmony Road)
July 2004
Attachment A
a. Data collection - PBS&J will assemble the necessary information to conduct a thorough and
accurate study. Data to be provided by the City include daily traffic volume and classification
counts, intersection turning movement counts, existing and proposed roadway geometric
information, signal timing data, and available land use and development information.
Pedestrian and bicycle traffic will also be included.
b. Existing Condition Assessment - The current operational characteristics of the corridor will be
analyzed using standard traffic engineering methods. A local network model will be created in
Synchro, with the option of providing additional analysis using other software such as CORSIM
or VISSIM. This analysis will provide a baseline for comparison of future traffic conditions.
Analysis results will include intersection level of service and roadway link level of service.
c. Future Traffic Projections - Based on region traffic model projections and detailed traffic
projections from local developments, future volume conditions along Taft Hill Road will be
determined. Future conditions will include a long range traffic projection to assess the ultimate
design of Taft Hill Road, and an interim projection to assess the phased construction.
d. Future Conditions Assessment - Using the future traffic projections, the operational
characteristics of the corridor will be analyzed using standard traffic engineering methods. The
traffic model previously created will be updated with future traffic and geometric conditions.
Analysis results will include intersection level of service and roadway link level of service.
Additional analysis needed for the adequate design of the roadway will include appropriateness
of access locations; location and design of turn lanes; sight distance requirements; adequacy of
pedestrian and bicycle facilities; traffic control devise needs; and signal timing including
progression analysis.
5. No environmental issues are known to exist on the project. An environmental resource overview
will be completed confirming the environmental determination for the project.
6. Prepare and submit a Conceptual Design Report that includes the project design data, conceptual
plan drawings for the ultimate four -lane typical section and for the interim three -lane typical section,
right-of-way information, traffic impact study, and cost estimate. Any other pertinent design
information will be included in this report.
7. Public meetings / public open houses will be completed as follows:
a. One public open house
b. Eight one-on-one field review meetings with affected properly owners
The City will provide property ownership information and input on the mailing list for the public
open house and individual meetings. The consultant will prepare and distribute (mail out)
newsletters / postcards to announce the one public open house. Public meeting notifications shall
be mailed out three (3) weeks prior to the proposed meeting date.
The Consultant shall organize and help facilitate the public meeting(s) (open house format). The
Consultant shall make all the necessary arrangement for the public meetings to be held at a site
near the project site (at an available fire station, church or nearby school).
In addition to providing strip map plan / profile sheets, and boards illustrating the existing and
proposed (ultimate/interim) roadway sections, the Consultant should bring graphics and
photographs taken along the alignment to the public meetings; and provide a sign up sheet,
refreshments, graphics, comment cards, and information sheets with a mail back comment section
attachment or separate insert page.
8. Attend a conceptual design review meeting to discuss comments to the report and plan submittal.
Prepare meeting minutes and responses to comments.
9. Attend progress meetings to discuss the conceptual design layouts and alternatives developed.
Three progress meetings are anticipated in addition to the kick-off meeting during this phase of the
project.
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Scope of Services
South Taft Hill Road Improvements,
Horsetooth Road to CR-38E (Harmony Road)
July 2004
B. PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING DESIGN
Attachment A
The preliminary engineering design submittal shall include all work necessary for the preparation of a
plan package (approximately 75% complete) based on the roadway design selected during the
conceptual design phase.
1. Surveying and Mapping (if required) - TST will prepare base mapping of the project area and collect
information regarding existing property and facilities along the route of the work. Existing conditions
in the project area will be assessed both on and below the surface. This effort shall include:
a. Developing the required base topography (City of Fort Collins datum) and survey information
necessary for the project area. Specifically this includes planimetrics, and 1-foot interval
contours of a 200' wide strip centered on the existing Taft Hill Road centerline between
Horsetooth Road and Harmony Road. This mapping will be used as the basis of the project
mapping and construction.
b. Field Surveying will be performed to locate the following: 1) Existing utilities, drainage
structures, and miscellaneous facilities, which include the coordination and field location of
underground utility markings by relevant utility companies. 2) Existing utilities will be field
located (potholed) and the location and depth of the potholes will be surveyed by TST. 3)
Additional field surveying to verify edge and crown of road elevations, trees of significant size.
c. Conduct the field survey providing the following information:
• Verify existing survey horizontal and vertical control
• Establish horizontal and vertical control
• Establish right-of-way along Taft Hill Road and adjacent roads.
• All existing culvert inverts and information regarding size, type and condition shall be
obtained and noted on the plans.
• Tie all property corners and land monuments to the control points and to the existing fence,
existing and proposed center line of the roadway and clearly identify each of these on the
plans.
d. The base maps shall clearly show the following: limits of the existing vegetation, individual trees
and diameter of trees that are within the mapping limits discussed previously (and grouping of
scrub oak), fence and fence type, driveways and driveway type (including shots that will indicate
the widths), mail boxes, all structures, gates and all types of retention and detention ponds and
dams, culverts, ditches and all other pertinent features. The type of existing fence and culverts
(size, type and condition) shall be noted on the plans.
e. Prepare overall base drawing showing property boundaries, existing right-of-way, proposed
right-of-way, and integrating that information outlined above.
2. Preliminary Roadway Design - The Consultant shall prepare the following information (as a
minimum):
a. Check / verify survey data and plot data for conformity and accuracy.
b. Prepare all necessary roadway, intersection and driveway sections.
c. Design and plot horizontal and vertical alignments (and show existing conditions).
d. Determine preliminary earthwork data.
e. Plot catch points and determine preliminary right-of-way requirements.
f. Plot current ownership information on plan / profile sheets.
g. Plot all right-of-way and all easements limits on plan / profile sheets.
h. Plot the cross sections at 50' intervals and identify all proposed slopes.
4. Preliminary Drainage Design and Drainage Report - The Consultant shall complete the hydraulics
design of the proposed facilities. This will include hydrologic analysis, spread analysis, storm drain
hydraulics and miscellaneous hydraulic calculations. The work will include the plan and profiles for
the proposed storm drain, any cross structures and miscellaneous details for the preliminary
engineering submittal. The following presents the work items that will be completed under the
drainage study, including specific assumptions required to prepare the described work products.
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Scope of Services
South Taft Hill Road Improvements,
Horsetooth Road to CR-38E (Harmony Road)
July 2004
Attachment A
a. Design Criteria - TST will review the City's criteria as well as any related agency criteria. A
summary criteria memorandum will be completed discussing the criteria that will be followed for
the design process. This will include rainfall, design frequency information, pipe sizing and
materials and all other pertinent criteria.
b. Data Collection - TST will collect and review all relevant studies and master plans for the project
area. TST staff will meet with City Engineering and Maintenance staff to discuss existing
flooding problems and history and will visit project site to better understand flow paths and
existing infrastructure. A summary of pertinent findings will be prepared in a project
memorandum.
c. Hydrology - TST will provide a detailed hydrologic analysis of the drainage basins within the
project area. This will include basin delineation and peak runoff determination. Future and/or
current development will also be evaluated for potential impacts to hydrology. Hydrologic
methodology will consist of the Rational Method for basins less than 90 acres.
d. Four -Lane Concept Plan - TST will develop a concept plan to convey runoff through the project
site for the ultimate four -lane arterial roadway section. This analysis will include hydrologic
modeling, spread analysis, hydraulic sizing of cross structures, storm drain hydraulic analysis
and preliminary layout of an inlet and storm drain system.
e. Interim Concept Plan - TST will develop a concept plan to convey runoff through the project site
for the interim roadway section. This analysis will include hydrologic modeling, spread analysis,
hydraulic sizing of cross structures, storm drain hydraulic analysis and preliminary layout of an
inlet and storm drain system.
f. Plan Sheets - Preliminary plans at a scale of 1 "=20' will be prepared for both the four -lane and
the interim designs, showing the layout of the proposed drainage facilities.
5. Preliminary Utility Coordination & Design - The Consultant (TST) will contact utility companies with
facilities within or crossing the roadway. The Consultant will coordinate and review proposed
designs for utility relocations. This project will consider all utilities including overhead power poles,
buried gas, cable television, electric and telephone services (including fiber optic). The existing
large diameter water lines will be protected and are not anticipated to require relocation.
The Consultant shall work with the City to conduct potholing to verify utility locations and vertical
data, determine potential conflict areas for shallow utilities, services and other field obstructions,
and provide utility modification or relocation recommendations where there are conflicts.
The Consultant shall contact the impacted utility companies or districts, providing them assistance
throughout the design process. The Consultant will help develop the necessary schedule for the
utilities to be adjusted in order to complete the roadway improvements in the 2006 construction
season. The Consultant shall notify and mail to the utility companies the plan, profile and cross -
sections of the preliminary engineering submittal (and provide them with electronic files if
requested).
6. Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation and Pavement Design — Terracon will provide the
geotechnical investigation and Preliminary Pavement Design Report in accordance with the City of
Fort Collins requirements. Pavement borings spaced at 250' on -center (24 each) will be completed.
The boring samples will be returned to the laboratory for soil identification and testing in accordance
with Fort Collins specifications. A draft Geotechnical and Pavement Design Report will be
submitted to comment.
7. Right-of-way Plans — The City shall prepare the permanent right-of-way (ROW) exhibits associated
with obtaining the necessary ROW for the roadway widening and any drainage improvements. In
addition, temporary easements for the construction shall be prepared where needed to complete the
work. Provide the City with an electronic file of the required right-of-way for the project.
Title commitments, appraisals and the ROW acquisition of all such properties will be prepared and
performed by the City and are not part of the scope of work.
S. Preliminary Cost Estimates - The Consultant shall prepare preliminary cost estimates. Quantities
and unit costs will be completed for the major work elements.
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idor Feasibili
TovvN OF CARBONDAIX,
.511 Colorado Avenue
Carbondale, CO 81623
September 10, 2002
Mr. Barry J. Schulz
Vice President
PBSBJ
5500 Greenwood Plaza Blvd.,
Suite 150
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Dear Barry,
As we work our way to the completion of the Carbondale Highway 133 Corridor
Feasibility Study, I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude toward
your firm and its leadership through this study / process.
While this was a new process to me it was quite evident at the outset that your
firm has significant experience in conducting studies of this nature. I would like to
specifically thank Dan Liddle and Nate Allen for their assistance, and expertise. Their
tolerance of my naive questions and general assistance in helping me understand the
technical nature of the issue was greatly appreciated.
I would like to add that I was very impressed by the professionalism of both your
company and its representatives. From the presentation materials to the open houses,
everything generated by your firm was professional and well done.
I would be glad to discuss personally, my experience with PBSU to any
interested party.
Sincerely,
Bentley enderson
Assistant Town Manager
(970) 963-2733 Fax: (970) 963-9140
PBS&J completed the SH 133 ,
Corridor Feasibility Study Project in
partnership with the Town of
Carbondale and CDOT. The study
investigated existing conditions and
proposed improvements to the
existing SH 133 roadway corridor
from SH 82 to Meadowood Drive
(approximately 2.2 miles). The study
was used to identify local and CDOT
funding opportunities. As a result of
the study, the project was added to the STIP.
The SH 133 Corridor Feasibility Study included the completion of an access
control plan that evaluated the existing access points and made
recommendations for appropriate modifications.
The project included the evaluation of interchange options at the SH 133/SH
82 intersection and adjacent bridge over the Roaring Fork River. Interchange
forms considered included the tight diamond, trumpet A, and fully
directional. The interchange evaluation compared the geometric design,
traffic operations, costs, phasing opportunities, constructability, public
comment, and environmental considerations for each of the interchange
forms considered.
Similar Proiect Elements
• Access control plan
• Public involvement
• Funding assistance
• Cost estimating
• Conceptual design
Scope of Services
South Taft Hill Road Improvements,
Horsetooth Road to CR-38E (Harmony Road)
July 2004
Attachment A
9. Preliminary Engineering Design Plans and Review Meeting - Preparation and submittal of the
completed plans for review will include preliminary quantities and construction cost estimate. The
following will be completed:
a. Prepare plans for review.
b. Prepare preliminary cost estimate.
c. Prepare and distribute plans prior to the scheduled review date.
d. The Consultant shall send plans to the affected utility companies for their review and shall follow
up with telephone calls and letters as needed.
e. The Consultant's Project Manager shall conduct the meeting, prepare and distribute minutes
from the meeting.
f. The design plan submittal shall include as a minimum the following sheets:
• Title Sheet
• Typical Sections
• General Notes and Legend
• Special Details
• Plan and Profile Sheets, three -lane interim Section
• Plan and Profile Sheets, four -Lane Section
• Traffic Signal Plan (Harmony Road only)
• Construction Phasing Plan
• Roadway Cross Sections
• ROW Plans
Attend a preliminary design review meeting to discuss comments to the report and plan submittal.
Prepare meeting minutes and responses to comments.
F. FINAL DESIGN
1. Final Design Plans and Review Meeting — Prepare a 95% complete construction plan set and
include revisions per comments made during the preliminary plan review meeting. The scope of
work for the final design shall include as a minimum the following sheets:
• Title Sheet
• Typical Sections
• General Notes and Legend
• Tabulation of Approximate Quantities
• Special Details
• Survey Control Sheet (by surveyor)
• Geometry Layout
• Plan and Profile Sheets, three lane interim Section
• Plan and Profile Sheets, Four -Lane Section
• Erosion Control/Grading Plans
• Traffic Signal Plan (Harmony Road only)
• Construction Phasing Plan
• Roadway Cross Sections
• ROW Plans
2. Final Drainage Report — The consultant (TST) shall finalize the drainage analysis and design and
update the report based upon the preliminary design review and comments.
3. Final Geotechnical and Pavement Design Report — The consultant (Terracon) shall finalize the
geotechnical analysis and pavement design and update the report based upon the preliminary
design review and comments.
4. Preparation of construction permits - Complete the permitting necessary for start of the project.
5. Preparation of Contract Documents and Specifications — Prepare project contract documents and
specifications using the Construction Specification Institute (CSI) format. The City will provide a
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Scope of Services
South Taft Hill Road Improvements,
Horsetooth Road to CR-38E (Harmony Road)
July 2004
Attachment A
boiler plate that includes the General Conditions and will assist with the modifications.
6. Project Advertisement Package Preparation — Make corrections to plans and contract documents
after the final design review meeting and prepare the project advertisement package. Send plan
sets to the utility companies and assist the City with developing agreements for utility clearances.
7. Assistance with Project Bidding - The consultant shall attend the pre -bid meeting and answer
questions during bidding.
8. Preparation of revised "For Construction" Plan Set — Prepare a final plan set and contract document
package that incorporates any revisions required during the bid process. Plans shall be marked
"FOR CONSTRUCTION, (DATE)" with each sheet stamped by the consultants Professional
Engineer of Record for the project.
III. DELIVERABLES
The following is an estimate of the deliverables required for this project. The same deliverables will be
required for each phase of the project. As the project develops, the type and number of deliverables may
vary.
Project Administration:
Monthly progress reports with monthly invoices
Meeting and telephone conversation documentation
Quality Control review of all project deliverables prior to their submittal
Conceptual Engineering Design
Conceptual Design Report (4 bound/1 unbound copies)
Cross-section sheets at 50' stations along the roadway (included in conceptual design report)
Traffic Impact Study (included in conceptual design report)
Preliminary Engineering Design
Preliminary Plan Package (plans and cost estimate) (3 full-size/11 half-size copies)
Preliminary Drainage Study Hydrology & Hydraulic Report
Preliminary Geotechnical and Pavement Design Report
Right-of-way exhibits (by City)
Final Design
Final Plan Package (plans, specifications, and cost estimate) (3 full-size/11 half-size copies)
Finale Drainage Study Hydrology & Hydraulic Report
Final Geotechnical and Pavement Design Report
Construction Plan Package (plans, specifications, and cost estimate) (1 cost estimate, 3 full-
size/21 half-size plans, and 24 specification copies)
For Construction Plans and specification (1 Mylar and 1 specification book stamped/signed)
IV. DELIVERABLE SCHEDULES
The Scope of work described herein shall be completed in accordance with the following schedules. It is
anticipated that reviews will occur at the end of each design submittal phase. It is anticipated that reviews
will take 4 weeks for each submittal.
TASK
Notice to Proceed
Submit Conceptual Design Report
Preliminary Plan Submittal
Final Design Submittal
Construction Plan Package
REQUIRED COMPLETION
September 6, 2004
November 23, 2004
February 22, 2004
May 4, 2004
As directed by the City
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PBS&J
2004 HOURLY RATE SCHEDULE
OFFICE ENGINEERING
HOURLY RATES
Principal
$160.00
Senior Project Manager
$147.00
Project Manager
$115.00
Senior Engineer III
$140.00
Senior Engineer H
$112.00
Senior Engineer I
$96.00
Engineer H
$78 00
Engineer I
$65.00
Senior Designer III
$97.00
Senior Designer H
$85 00
Senior Designer 1
$81.00
Designer
$65.00
CADD Technician
$55.00
Senior Planner III
$115.00
Senior Planner 11
$95.00
Senior Planner 1
$90.00
Planner H
$75.00
Planner I
$62.00
Senior Environmental Scientist H
$105.00
Senior Environmental Scientist 1
$95.00
Environmental Scientist II
$75.00
Environmental Scientist 1
$62.00
Sr. GIS Analyst 1
$80.00
GIS Analyst H
$75.00
GIS Analyst I
$60.00
Real Estate Specialist IV
$120 00
Real Estate Specialist III
$100.00
Real Estate Specialist II
$78.00
Real Estate Specialist 1
$62.00
Program Assistant
$54.00
Professional Land Surveyor
$110.00
Survey Technician H
$85.00
Survey Technician
$65.00
CADD Systems Manager
$80.00
CADD Support
$50.00
Landscape Architect 11
$110.00
Landscape Architect I
$80.00
Project Coordinator
$75.00
Graphic Artist
$65.00
Senior Administrative Assistant
$70.00
Administrative Assistant
$55.00
Clerk
$45.00
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FIELD SERVICES HOURLY RATES
1-Man Survey Crew $ 80.00
2-Man Survey Crew $130.00
3-Man Survey Crew $170.00
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES
HOURLY RATES
Sr. Project Engineer
$105.00
Project Engineer
$
95.00
Sr. Construction Management Rep.
$
90.00
Construction Management Rep. II
$
85.00
Construction Management Rep. I
$
80.00
Sr. Field Representative II
$
75.00
Sr. Field Representative I
$
70.00
Field Representative
$
60.00
All standard direct costs are billed at the actual reasonable cost.
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES (included but not limited to) CHARGE RATE
Mileage outside Metro Area
$ 0.365/mile
Color Plots
$ 3.00/each
Xerox type (B/W), copies (8-1/2 x 11)
$ 0.14/each
Xerox type (color), copies (8-1/2 x 11)
$ 1.00/each
Xerox type (B/IN), copies (11 x 17)
$ 0.14/each
Xerox type (color), copies (11 x 17)
$ 1.50/each
Blueline copies
$ 0.20/ S.F.
Mylar copies
$ 2.75/S.F.
Sepias
$ 1.00/S.F.
Outside—Materials/Supplies/Services
Cost plus 10%
Subconsultants
Cost plus 10%
These rates will take effect January 1, 2004 and will remain in effect through December 31, 2004, at which time they
may change. Should rates change January 1, 2005, the new rates will apply only to that portion of work remaining to
be completed after December 31, 2004. Contract limits, less amount invoiced prior to December 31, 2004 will be
adjusted according to the new rates.
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TST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS
INDIVIDUAL BILLING RATES
100
EmployeeBilling
Taranto, Don
P-9
$135
102
Humann Steve
P-8
120
104
Lindsay, David
P-7
108
115
Von Nieda John
P-6
100
107
Shadowen Shar
E-6
108
105
Sheaffer, Keith
E-6
100
112
Fuhrman Eric
E-3
90
111
Ash Kevin
E-3
88
114
Jacobson Mike
E-3
84
122
Messersmith Chris
E-3
84
127
Walsh Fraser
E-3
84
125
Dickinson Natalie
E-2
84
150
Darsono Seno
E-2
80
139
McDowell Heather
E-2
76
136
Smith S encer
E-2
74
143
Ludwig, Laura
E-2
72
149
Huwa David
E-2
72
157
Walker Matt
E-1
70
156
Paas Joel
E-1
68
159
Mendelsber Audrey
E-1
65
101
Dvorak Richard
D-4
88
142
Baker Byron
C-3
90
147
1 Barnes Mike
C-1
65
106
Klem erer Paul
S-6
95
110
Hahn Bob
S-5
72
130
Roselles Reade
S-4
72
138
Cooley. John
S-4
65
116
Koontz Gary
S-2
70
151
Bellinson Bob
S-1
60
162
Lacerte Chuck
S-1
60
152
Aldrich Tim
S-1
60
160
Hughes, Tim
S-1
50
155
Thew Chris
S-1
50
2 Man Crew
C2M
105
3 Man Crew
C3M
125
GPS 1 Man
G1M
110
GPS 2 Man
G2M
135
GPS 3 Man
G3M
150
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�'ARVADA
PUB eR WORKS DtrARtAu�NI ENcwrFRIN(, Div mo N
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PHONE. 303-431-3033
March 4. 2002
To Whom It May Concern:
Please accept this letter of recommendation for the Denver office of PBS&J. The City of
Arvada contracted with PBS&J in October of 2001 for the 2001 Conceptual Roadway
Design project. This project entails the conceptual design and preparation of a design
report, plans and cost estimates of six major roadways in the City. Timing of this project
has been critical, and PBS&J has met every milestone thus far in a very professional
manner.
Besides their professionalism, the PBS&J project team which includes Barry Schulz, Dan
Liddle and Matt Wessel, has been very attentive and responsive to the many demands of
this project and has coordinated their work exceptionally well with their sub -consultants
and City personnel. They have exhibited high engineering standards, quality and
creativity to their work and City staff looks forward to presenting their final design report
to the City's Transportation Implementation Committee and City Council in the weeks to
come.
We have enjoyed working with PBS&J and look forward to working with them on future
projects in the City.
Sincerely,
Chris Proper, P.E.
Project Engineer
P.O. Box 8101 • 8101 KAI%[ON ROAD ♦ ARVADA C010RADO • 800018101
DOUGIAS COUNTY
DEPAR'1'MEV"I'Of PI 1BLIC WORKS
Engineering Division
Ma} —10, _-1002
1'n Whom It May Concern
Please accept this letter of recommendation for the Denver office of PBS&J. I have been working
with the PBS&J staff on several important projects, which include the following: the 1-25 / Castle
Pines Interchange Replacement Project, the I-25 Frontage Road (Castle Pines Parkway north to
Lincoln .Avenue), the Stroh Road Alignment Study (1-25 east to Crowfoot Valley Road) the
Inspiration Drive (Pine Drive to Tomahawk Road) Improvement Project and the 1-25 / Douglas
Lane Interchan_e (preliminary design and 1601 process). Also. I have worked with PBS&J while
they were a consultant for CDOT, Region One, on the South I-25 Corridor and US 85 Corridor
Environmental Impact Statement and final design of two segments of the U.S. Highway 85
Improvement. 1 have found PBS&J to be very responsive in meeting multiple deadlines and find
there work to be of highest quality.
I look forward to a continuing relationship with PBS&J and would highly recommend them for
work on other projects. If you would like to contact me for more detailed information regarding
PBS&J performance. 1 can he reached at 303-660-7.190.
Sincerely.
2.
Arthur E. Griffidr., Y.E.
Capital Improvements
Project Manager
100 Third Street • Castle Rock. Colorado 90104 • (303) 660-7490
City of Commerce City
Department of Public Works
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February 13, 2004
Barry Schulz
Associate Vice President
PBS&J
5500 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Suite 150
Englewood, Colorado 60111
Subject: Fairfax Special Improvement District
Dear Barry:
As you are aware, PBS&J has been working with the City of Commerce City for the past couple years on the
design and construction management of the Fairfax Special Improvement District project. Your team of Steve
Sandvik, Matt Wessell, Wade Kelly, Neil Sarno, and many others helped contribute to a job well done. The City is
very pleased with the services provided. As you know, the design went through many alterations, and a couple
slow periods, as the City negotiated with properties owners in acquiring needed property for the detention pond.
Even with these alterations and down time, PBS&J responded promptly to finalize the plans and prepare this
project for construction.
Neil Sarno was very instrumental in making sure that the construction went as smooth as possible. Of course, no
project is without unforeseen problems, but Neil had a great working relationship with the contractor and myself to
help resolve any issues that came up. He was also very instrumental in working with the public. Tearing through
an entire neighborhood, installing storm sewer piping, and building new roads does not always please those most
affected, the residents. He was very responsive to citizen complaints, which reduced the amount of upset
residents that would call me. When I did receive a call, Neil would promptly get in touch with the resident to listen
to their complaint and find a solution. These efforts are reflective of the policies and guidelines that PBS&J has
set for its' workforce. It also demonstrated to the City that PBS&J takes a lot of pride in the work it does, not only
for the owner, but also for those affected most by the project.
I look forward to continuing our relationship with PBS&J on future projects. If you have any questions, feel free to
call me at 303-289-8172.
Sincerely,
3�V�
Glenn Ellis
Project Engineer
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Daren Sterling, City Engineer
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STATE OF COLORADO
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Region I —Arapahoe & Inverness Residencies
3591nverness Drive South, Suite K OT
Englewood, Colorado 80112
(303) 790-1020 FAX (303) 790-1037
June 17, 2003
Steve Sandvik, P.E.
PBS&J
5500 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, Suite 150
Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111
Re: Engineering Services
Dear Steve,
On behalf of the Arapahoe Residency (CDOT-Region One), I would like to take this
opportunity to express our sincere appreciation for the efforts and commitment provided by
you and your staff over the past 18 months providing design support on the US 85 corridor
in Douglas County.
PBS&J recently completed the design of Project NH 0852-088, SH85-Sedalia, which
included the realignment and reconstruction of US Highway 85, as well as the reconstruction
of the intersection at Colorado Highway 67. This project was very difficult with complexities
ranging from the acquisition of 4(f) ROW to the design of a large wildlife crossing, utility
corridor, and railroad crossing improvements. Your responsiveness and flexibility has
resulted in this project being completed and advertised on time.
Your thorough knowledge of CDOT design standards and requirements resulted in an
extremely high quality set of plans, as was evident by the many compliments received from
specialty units within CDOT.
My staff and I have enjoyed working with PBS&J during the design of this project. We hope
that future opportunities will become available whereas we might be able to work with you
and your firm again.
Sincerely,�� I
Carrie A. DeJjacolno, P.E.
Resident Engineer
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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Slr Ken RuTnS
PB,,&I
5�00 Greenwood Plaza Blvd , Suite I50
Greenwood Villaee. Colorado 801 1 1
Dcar Ken.
Your impressive performance on the first phase of the Idaho Springs, Colorado Boulevard
Drainage Improvement Project, specifically the "Consensus Building" has prompted this letter of
recommendation_ I wish to acknowledge you and your staff for the commitment and
professionalism shown during this eery time -compressed and politically challenging community
process From the positive comments 1 have received of PBS&J's performance from council
members. city employees and citizens, it is very evident that your five -step approach to successful
consensus building is a proven methodology of establishing familiarity of the key issues to the
main stakeholders, and developing trust, respect and credibility
I he team that you have assembled for this project has shown a commitment to excellence in not
only providing technical expertise but in creative methods of presenting and developing the
consensus needed .An excellent example of this is how you presented the gathered landscaping
and traffic calming ideas during the design charettes using the "crayon" method This method of
having your landscape architect draw proposed ideas and concepts on trace paper over a line
sheet of the town, really allowed the participants a visual picture of what we were proposing to
do
PBS&J has exceeded my expectations while performing this consensus building and preliminary
design process Your work consists of superior quality, and your staff has consistently provided
outstanding service to my staff and me In addition, 1 can honestly say that we have had a tot fun
in the long hours we have put into this public outreach and consensus building- I eagerly look
forward to completing the design and construction phases and implementing the commitments
that we have made during this community process
Sincerely.
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Resident Engineer
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Much 6, 2002
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Dear Sirs
I am pleased to write this Inver ofcornmehdatlon for the PBSBJ firm. Douglas Cmmty has worked with their staff
on several projects for the Colorado Deputlnent of Tansportation and has hired them to do several projects for the
county. Projects include the 1-25NS-85 EIS, 1-25 South Design, Douglas land)-25 Study, Titan road funding
request, 1-25 Incident Management and recently the C-470N&85 Interchange. Their staff has been greal to work
with and ue very responsive. Their skills have been helpful and professional in many yeas. The latest work for us
was the preparation of a putt request for federal discretionary funds that is being presented in Washington, DC this
week. They did an excellcnljob on the docmne t and power point presentation.
Please feel free to contact me for details at 303 660-7490
Sincerely,
Lawrence J. Corauuh-P.E.
Traffic Engineer Manager
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PBS&J was asked to prepare a federal
funding packet to be used as a
lobbying tool to secure potential
federal funds for improvements to the
C-470/US 85 interchange in
southwest Denver. Specific work
elements included preliminary cost
estimates, data analysis, and
development of the high -end graphic
document. The analysis included
developing the purpose and need for the improvements, that included safety,
capacity deficiencies, and the regional need for the facility. Various
interchange types and their accompanying costs were developed and a fact
sheet was created to further illustrate the interchange issues.
Similar Protect Elements
• Funding assistance
• Cost estimating
• Public involvement
• Existing condition assessment
PBS&J
HOURLY RATE SCHEDULE
South Taft Hill Road Improvements
Horsetooth Road to CR-38E (Harmony Road)
OFFICE ENGINEERING
HOURLY RATES
Principal
$160.00
Senior Project Manager
$147.00
Project Manager
$115.00
Senior Engineer I11
$140.00
Senior Engineer 11
$112.00
Senior Engineer 1
$96.00
Engineer II
$78.00
Engineer 1
$65.00
Senior Designer 111
$97.00
Senior Designer II
$85.00
Senior Designer I
$81.00
Designer
$65.00
CADD Technician
$55.00
Senior Planner III
$115.00
Senior Planner II
$95.00
Senior Planner 1
$90.00
Planner 1I
$75.00
Planner 1
$62.00
Senior Environmental Scientist 1I
$105.00
Senior Environmental Scientist 1
$95.00
Environmental Scientist 11
$75.00
Environmental Scientist 1
$62.00
Sr. GIS Analyst 1
$80.00
GIS Analyst 11
$75.00
GIS Analyst 1
$60.00
Real Estate Specialist IV
$120.00
Real Estate Specialist III
$100.00
Real Estate Specialist 11
$78.00
Real Estate Specialist I
$62.00
Program Assistant
$54.00
Professional Land Surveyor
$110.00
Survey Technician II
$85.00
Survey Technician
$65.00
CADD Systems Manager
$80.00
CADD Support
$50.00
Landscape Architect I1
$110.00
Landscape Architect 1
$80.00
Project Coordinator
$75.00
Graphic Artist
$65.00
Senior Administrative Assistant
$70.00
Administrative Assistant
$55.00
Clerk
$45.00
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FIELD SERVICES
1-Man Survey Crew
2-Man Survey Crew
3-Man Survey Crew
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Sr. Construction Management Rep.
Scheduler/Estimator
Construction Management Rep. II
Inspector
All standard direct costs are billed at the actual reasonable cost.
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES (included but not limited to
Mileage
Color Plots (24 x 36)
Xerox type (B/W), copies (8-1/2 x 11)
Xerox type (color), copies (8-1/2 x 11)
Xerox type (B/W), copies (11 x 17)
Xerox type (color), copies (11 x 17)
Blueline copies
Mylar copies
Sepias
Outside—Materials/Supplies/Services
HOURLY RATES
$ 80.00
$130.00
$170.00
HOURLY RATES
CHARGE RATE
$ 0.365/mile
$ 3.00/each
$ 0.14/each
$ 1.00/each
$ 0.14/each
$ 1.50/each
$ 0.201 S.F.
$ 2.75/S.F.
$ 1.00/S.F.
Cost plus 10%
$ 80.00
$ 70.00
$ 75.00
$ 65.00
These rates will remain in effect through December 31, 2005, at which time they may be renegotiated. The rates
would change effective January 1, 2005 and will apply only to that portion of work remaining to be completed at that
time. The new rates will not exceed a 5% increase per category.
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ia'Transportation Services
Transportation Planning
City of F�II
February 5, 2002
To Whom It May Concern:
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Mark A. Jackson, AICP
Transportation Chief Planner
City of Fort Collins
PO Box 580
Fort Collins. CO 80522-0590
(970)416-2029
Please accept this letter of recommendation for the Denver office of PBS&J. The City of
Fort Collins recently retained PBS&J as prime consultant for the Northern Colorado
Truck Mobility/SH-14 Relocation Project. We have recently completed the yearlong
planning effort and I could not be more pleased with their work. They are one of the
most professional, conscientious, and thorough engincering-consulting firms I have
worked with.
From the project's onset Barry Schutz, R.A. Plummer, Carrie Wallis, David Millar and
the rest of their Pmject Team exhibited the highest standards and attention to detail.
They were responsible, timely and attentive to this project's very demanding needs.
They maintained constant communication and worked together with me in a very
collaborative, productive manner. Where I feel PBS&J goes beyond the pale of other
engineering firms is their ability to interact with agencies, staff, and the general public.
Unlike many consulting firms I have worked with in the past, PBS&J is fully capable and
willing to undertake critical public outreach processes internally, without having to resort
to public outreach "specialists". This not only saved scarce budget Ponds, but also helped
our team project a strong sense of legitimacy, capability, and respect at the numerous
meetings and presentations conducted over the course of the study. Their attention to
detail and willingness to go the extra mile with public information and outreach made my
job that much easier and contributed greatly to a successful project outcome.
1 would not hesitate to use PBS&J on future projects. In my opinion, they have raised the
bar for what I expect from a consultant. They will be a very tough act to follow. PBS&J
has my strongest recommendation. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions
or wish to discuss PBS&J's work further.
Sincerely, �J
7�;e_ti
Mark A. Jackson, AIC
Project Manager
Northem Colorado Truck Mobility/SII-14 Relocation Project
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PBS&J analyzed opportunities for
long -haul truck traffic to use a
different route than the existing truck
route along SH 14 and US 287 that
runs through downtown Fort Collins.
The study included two different
options.
Option 1 included non -route -based _
strategies to encourage long -haul
truck traffic to use the existing 1-25
and 1-80 system. The strategies
investigated included financial strategies, marketing /informational strategies
to affect a behavioral change, enforcement strategies, and physical strategies.
Option 2 included a comprehensive evaluation of alternate truck routes two
miles north of the City of Fort Collins Growth Management Area. The analysis
includes an extensive environmental overview, transportation modeling a
truck origin and destination study, the use of GIS to evaluate alternate routes,
detailed planning level cost estimates, and potential community impacts.
A third phase of the study assessed potential funding sources for the study
recommendations. Research included a variety of funding types including
state, federal, county, local, and private sources.
Similar Project Elements
• Public involvement • Cost estimating
• City of Fort Collins experience • Traffic engineering
• Funding strategy investigation
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STATE OF COLORADO
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
REGION 4 TRAFFIC
1/20 aewic Street
Gits,l(970)3Y.C2143 9ae31
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September 8, 2003
Mr. Dave Millar
PBS&J
5500 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Suite 150
Englewood, CO 80111
Dear Mr. Miller,
I would like to thank you and your frrn, PBS&J, for the exceptional work you and you staff have
completed for me. As the manager of two separate non -project specific contracts with PBS&J, we have
created and accomplished over 32 separate tasks. Tasks included signal design, signal warrant studies,
corridor signal timings, incident management planning, complex access reviews, inventory of signs for
signing projects.
You team became and extension of my staff and delivered exceptional results to these task orders issued
to them. Each task required good communication, a clear understanding of the task the ability to use
available resources and flexibility. PBS&J addressed and exceeded these requirements. PBS& 1 went
further to suggest additional projects to assist CDOT personnel in minimizing work load in the future.
The team that PBS&J has built over the past four years has shown the expertise and professionalism
expected from a consultant firm of high caliber. The teams diversity allows PBS&J to study, analyze,
recommend and document any transportation task requested.
The staff at PBS&J consistently provided outstanding, responsive services to my staff and myself. They
provided a strong technical background and understanding of traffic engineering and provided valuable
input for recommended changes.
My overall experience with PBS&J has been excellent. I would recommend this frm to any person
looking for a quality consultant firm. The work we have completed together has been in the best interest
of the motoring public and inline with the goals of the Department.
Sincerely,
Larry J. Haas, P.E.
Traffic Operations Engineer
CDOT Region 4
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PBS&j completed small town traffic
studies under CDOT's 402-Highway
Safety Program (402 Program) that
outlines traffic engineering studies for
small Colorado cities, towns, and
counties with populations of 20,000
or less. The purpose of these studies
was to present an overview of
existing traffic conditions including
parking, pavement markings, railroad
crossings, school zones and crossings,
signing, access, speed zoning, and lighting, and to discuss recommended
improvements. An accident analysis was also performed with accident data
provided from CDOT and the local communities to determine crash patterns
and recommend safety improvements. Studies were completed for Fort
Morgan, Wray, Yuma, Wellington, and Windsor. The ranges of issues that were
addressed includes speed limit signage in downtown areas, high accident
locations, lighting for pedestrian areas, angled parking, signalized intersection
warrants, pedestrian crossings, roadway signage, roadway and parking
striping, drainage deficiencies, railroad crossings, school zone areas, truck
traffic patterns and routes, and access. Close coordination was required with
the various communities first to identify their main issues and then to develop
a document that addresses the issues they need to communicate to local
decision -makers.
Similar Project Elements
• Traffic engineering • Intersection design and
• Traffic signal design construction plan packages
• Cost estimating
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August 6, 2003
To whom it may concern:
City of Commerce City
Department of Pubhc work'
The City of Commerce City has used the services of PBS&J for transportation
planning studies, traffic operations improvements, special improvement
district design, construction observation, and subsequently hired them to
provide on -call traffic engineering services. Their entire staff has been very
responsive to the needs of the City.
Over the last 6 plus years I have worked extensively with Dave Millar, Alex
Larson, R.A. Plummer, and Steve Sandvick on several projects. Their work is
always of the highest quality and their attention to detail is exceptional. They
are very aware of the project budget as well as construction budgets.
I look forward to continuing our relationship with PBS&J. If you have any
questions concerning the work PBSBJ has done for the City, please feel free
to call me at 303-289-8175.
Sincerely,
Daren A. Sterling, P.E.
City Engineer
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PBS&J is currently providing on -call
traffic engineering services to the City
of Commerce City. Typical services
include providing reviews of traffic
impact studies, preparing traffic
signal plans, specifications, and
estimates, assisting with the revision
of engineering standards, providing
assistance with residential traffic
calming issues, and providing general
support for other traffic engineering
issues. A specific task order that was recently assigned to PBS&J will allow us
to assist the City research potential fees that could be assessed to operators of
overweight vehicles traveling to and from destinations within the City limits.
The fees will provide additional funding to compensate for the damage to
roadways caused by the high truck traffic circulating within the city limits.
Similar Project Elements
• Traffic engineering • Traffic signal design
• Cost- effective design • Funding assistance
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