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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESPONSE - RFP - P996 DOWNTOWN RIVER DISTRICT PROJECTiy ti�F i +�+ 17DR : -- 1 cept Design ... rqlimmary Design 1 No Text 1 Downtown River District ,.,�� a,e ,w e,a.fo It is unlikely that parking demand generated by future development could be fully accommodated by on -street parking. Therefore, off-street parking supply must also be addressed. Off-street parking must be provided at locations that are easy to access from the external street network and are close to businesses along the corridor, or alternative strategies must be provided (such as trolley/shuttles to nearby parking structures). Resolution The HDR/BHA team is fully aware of the City's intention to initiate an internal parking demand and supply study for the entire downtown area. Our team has spoken with designated project manager, Dave Averill, and will work with Dave as our concurrent projects move forward. However, we understand the complexities of the Budgeting for Outcomes process and the potential for this project to not be carried forward. In the event that the downtown parking study does not get funded, our team has experienced staff that can address the parking demand of the project area. Whether in conjunction with the downtown parking study or as part of this project, our team will review various parking configurations to safely and efficiently maximize and strategically locate parking supply. On -street parking can be provided in several ways, including parallel parking and diagonal parking. Designing the streets to accommodate diagonal parking would be consistent with the rest of downtown and tends to maximize the number of spaces that can be accommodated along a particular street section. Parallel parking, however, is generally considered to be safer for bicycle traffic and for vehicular traffic as it re-enters the traffic stream These are two options that will be explored with this project. The supply of off-street parking must be adequate to handle the parking demand that is not served by on -street parking. At the same time, it is prudent to consider that not all parking demand is simultaneous. For example, a cafe adjacent to the Bas Bleu Theater may be able to use a certain number of parking spaces during the day and those same spaces may be usable by the theater at night. Our team will look for opportunities to share parking supply between two or more businesses. We will also consider ways to enhance the Caty's incentive program for business owners to provide off-street parking. Traffic Calming Issues One of the primary elements of a pedestrian -friendly development corridor is the presence of traffic speed mitigation measures. As a parallel route to an often -times congested arterial Geffetson Street), it is imperative to incorporate traffic calming techniques in the roadway improvements design along Willow Street; these mitigations will likely also be needed along Lincoln Avenue and Linden Street. Resolution Traffic flow characteristics will be analyzed as part of the traffic study. If traffic calming techniques are deemed necessary, then our team will evaluate and determine which traffic calming measures would work best within the project area. Potential alternatives to evaluate include roundabouts, intersection bulb -outs, and neckdowns at pedestrian crossings. Historic Integrity Issues The entire project area is significant for its role in the settlement of the City of Fort Collins, which includes the Old Fort Site (est.1864) as well as historic milling and commerce industries that still remain today. A portion of the area is part of the Old Fort Collins National Historic District, and the project lies within a `national river corridor,' which Congress designated in 1996 for the Cache la Poudre River to recognize its critical historical value in the westward expansion of the United States. Resolution Historic structures, whether designated landmarks or simply eligible for designation, should be protected with proposed street improvements. In Scope - Page 5 addition, the streetscape improvements should be themed to create a setting appropriate for the historic buildings, which tell the story of the unique history of the area. r We will recognize and protect designated and eligible historic �4 structures. The .4ctestablishes criteria for listing of properties on the historic register and 7;1 establishes protection of such properties. As authorized by the a,t act, the Secretary of the Interior developed Mw Tre<rtment ofNistorrc properties, Rim - which provides guidelines f h h bili ' d tii6tltt�t or t c prescrvaL n, re a tation, restoration an reconstruction of historic buildings and structures. Although this project will not likely directly impact designated and eligible structures, it is important to understand the implications of these regulations on future development. Issues There are several stakeholders within this project area. Not only *is there a diverse group of existing land and business owners, but the area is extremely important to downtown business groups (Downtown Business Association and DDA), historic preservationists, wildlife and natural resource groups, and regional transportation groups (the Union Pacific Railroad and CDOT). Planned improvements to the area will be highly scrutinized and collaboration with the public is crucial to the project's success. Resolution We have prepared a well -developed process for public outreach to allow early and adequate input into the design alternatives for the Downtown River District project. This effort will be coordinated by BHA and Dana Crawford of Urban Neighborhoods. Dana's reputation for collaboration has resulted in the remarkable transformation of Lower Downtown Denver through several noteworthy projects, including Larimer Square, the Oxford Hotel, the Flour Mill and Ajax lofts. Our team has considerable experience working with the public to find consensus among divergent interests. Furthermore, BHA's rapport with existing area business owners and with Fort Collins community groups will allow the project team to develop a streetscape design that is embraced by the public. Issues The project area's history and uses create a potential for unexpected findings during design and construction. Current and abandoned railroad lines, various industrial uses, and history of dumping all could contribute to potential hazardous materials findings. Resolution Previous studies can be used to develop criteria for design solutions that will minimize impacts in potential areas of archaeological or hazardous materials findings. We recognize the potential for hazardous materials within the project area and we are prepared to provide consulting and engineering services to determine the appropriate mitigation measures. Our available services range from Phase 1 corridor studies through remedial design. The final design must include a contingency plan to address steps to be followed should a finding occur during construction and to ensure that any archeological finding would be adequately documented or a hazardous material finding be safely addressed. Scope - Page 6 Downtown River District Roadway and UtilitylStormwater Design Integration Issues The City is slated to perform the design work for utility and stormwater improvements within the project area. As such, coordination with the Cit} s design team, from pre -design through preliminary design, will be vital to the project's success. Resolution In response to the need to incorporate the City's water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure improvements with the roadway design, our team has included a utilities and stormwater specialist to serve as a liaison between our design effort and the City's design team Rich Thornton will work with City staff (Bob Smith for stormwater and Roger Buffington for water and wastewater) to ensure that the City s utilities and stormwater designs are appropriately incorporated. Also, our stakeholder involvement plan will include Bob and Roger to further the integration of their design work Project Priorities Issues It is anticipated that the cost of the necessary improvements identified in this study and design will exceed the budgets of each agency and any one developer within the project area. Resolution One primary outcome of this project will include a Framework Plan with prioritization of the proposed improvements. This prioritization will be drafted to fast address those items that are most critical to the redevelopment of the project area, followed by items that are less critical. In conjunction with this list will be the preliminar?4evel cost estimate of each alternative. This format will allow the City and DDA to work with developers as they come in. The HDR/BHA team also provides the City with extensive experience in securing funding for projects similar to the Downtown River District Improvements project. Our team will approach financing solutions for infrastructure improvements by evaluating resources made available through federal, state, and local government grant programs. Specifically, but not solely, we will evaluate programs supported by federal agencies, such as the Department of Conunerce and the Economic Development Administration, and state agencies, such as the Department of Local Affairs and the Office of Economic Development. Our resources and experience will provide the City and the DDA with great opportunities to secure funding for the design and implementation of the proposed improvements. Scope - Page 7 Preliminary Scope of Services A successful project begins with a clear understanding of the overall project goals., expectations, schedule, and funding availability. We propose to develop a Delivery Plan, jointly with the City and the DDA, which outlines an overall project plan. Our team has successfully used this process on several projects that have involved integrating planning and design efforts, performing public involvement tasks, and coordinating with multiple agencies. The core element of the Delivery Plan is the Project Guide, which outlines the project scope, budget, schedule, deliverables, Eagle Airput Interchange j filing and accounting procedures, team organization and responsibilities, and QAJQC procedures. The Project Guide provides a blueprint for the entire team and is a convenient single -source reference. All work will be performed in strict conformance with this document. The first step of the pre -design effort will include planning, initiating, and attending a project kick-off meeting. The primary purpose of this meeting will be to ensure that the needs and critical issues of the City and the DDA are understood. It will also be important that this meeting be used to gather pertinent information to assist in the refinement of the project scope and schedule. Such items would include data collection, survey needs, site analysis considerations, traffic study requirements, and public and stakeholder involvement issues. Following the kick-off meeting, HDR will refine the project scope of services and the project schedule. The scope and schedule will then be submitted to the City and the DDA for their review and comment. Once the scope and schedule have been finalized, they will be included in the Delivery Plan. Deliverables: Delivery Plan, including the Project Guide, the Final Scope of Services, and the Project Schedule The Project Guide serves as a reference for the entire team. The RFP lists documents that have been developed from several previous planning efforts related to the corridor. air team is familiar with each of these documents, and will further our understanding of these plans to ensure that the findings and conclusions from these planning efforts are incorporated into this project. One example includes the guidance provided by the Downtown Strategic Plan, which states that the Willow Street corridor is intended to provide bicycle accommodations and an "urban commercial sidewalk" to encourage pedestrian activities. These and other core values will be incorporated throughout the project. The public involvement process is vital to the success of the Downtown River District Improvements project. BHA Design and Dana Crawford will lead this effort for the design team and will work with the City to develop a comprehensive approach to involve the public in key stages of the project. Although our final plan will include the City's input, we have included in this scope our initial recommendations on the strategy for the public involvement plan. Coordination of project design would occur at three levels: the core project teary primary stakeholders, and the secondary stakeholders. The core project team would consist of the project managers from Transportation Plannuig and the DDA, key staff liaisons (Engineering, Traffic, Utilities, etc.) and the design consultant team. Design options and discussions will initiate from this core team. Primary stakeholders include property owners within the project area as well as significant nearby property owners, such as the Bohemian Foundation and New Belgium Brewing Company. The DDA would also be considered a primary stakeholder group. These groups would be contacted at key design steps Wore information is brought to the general public in an effort to convey their unique importance to the design process. Finally, secondary stakeholders include key boards and commissions (Landmark Preservation Commission, Natural Resources Board, Scope - Page 8 Transportation Board, Planning and Zoning Board), the Downtown Business Association, City Council members and the general public. Coordination with the core project team will occur through milestone work sessions and regularly scheduled team coordination meetings as described in this scope of services. Dialogue with primary stakeholders will involve individual one-on-one meetings at key phases in the design process. Outreach to the secondary stake holders and the general public is best accomplished through public workshops at keydesign phases. We have successfully incorporated several methods to encourage this last group to attend key workshops and to obtain their input throughout the project, uicluding: • Postcards or newsletters mailed to specific individuals (council members, connrrnssion members, agencies and business groups) • Project updates and public meeting announcements on the Citys website • Public announcements, radio announcements and newspaper articles Announcement signs posted along the project corridor Deliverables: Public and Stakeholder Involvement Plan The RFP lists survey data as part of the data collection tasks to be performed by the City. Our team will. work with the City to ensure that all survey needs are understood, including such items as existing driveways, existing rights of way, and the building corners of all existing and proposed buildings. An existing conditions map will be developed with the gathered survey data and this map will be provided to the City and the DDA for review and comment. It is anticipated that the City will perform all data collection and research efforts in conjunction with the evaluation of existing utilities and the design of new infrastructure. However, HDR will work with the City's Utilities and Stormwater departments to include the utility design recommendations in the conceptual design. It is anticipated that stormwater infrastructure elements will include abandonment of storm drain lines under existing buildings, new alignments for local collection systems, and new alignments for outfall and water quality diversion systems. Similarly, water and wastewater elements are anticipated to include abandonment of existing lines and construction of new alignments. The project team will build upon the Cultural Resources Inventory of the Old Fort Site coordinated recently by the Advance Planning Department to identify measures for protection of historic resources in the project area. Potential areas for additional archaeological findings will be mapped. We recognize the potential for the discovery of archaeological and hazardous materials findings. Members of the HDR/BHA team have successfully worked with staff from Colorado State University to address appropriate handling of archaeological findings. In the event that such findings occur within the project area, our team can call upon resources from CSU. Also, the MR/BHA team has in-house capabilities to appropriately and expeditiously handle the findings of hazardous materials. Finally, the HDR/BHA team will conduct a visual survey of the entire project area and develop a photographic analysis of existing conditions to aid with project planning efforts. Deliverables: Inventory Map (survey, property boundaries, utilities, historic resources, natural areas and buffers) Photo Analysis With the base mapping in place and with input from the core project team, our team will evaluate and identify opportunities and constraints that may impact design solutions. These items will be graphically depicted over an Scope - Page 9 Downtown River District aerial photo of the site to aid understanding and solicit comment and additions from the public. Deliverables: opportunities and Constraints Diagram Prepare Traffic and Parking Study The primary purpose of the traffic and parking study will be to assess the traffic and parking capacity merits of the proposed alternatives. Specifically, this study will estimate vehicular capacity needs and levels of service; determine multi modal improvements necessary to achieve acceptable pedestrian, bicycle, and transit levels of service; and assess on -street and off-street parking needs along the corridor. According to the RFP, the City will provide existing and future -year traffic volumes for use in preparing the traffic and parking study. Traffic analyses will be performed using the Highway Capacity Manual methodologies and the Synchro/SimTraffic software suite. Levels of service criteria for vehicular traffic, pedestrians, bicycle traffic, and transit service will be taken from the latest edition of the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards (LCUASS). It is our understanding that, as part of the Budgeting for Outcomes process, Dave Averill and Transportation Planning requested funding to perform an in-house parking study of the downtown area, including the Downtown River District Improvements project area. If funding is granted for this study, then our team will work with the City to ensure that pertinent elements of this study are incorporated into the traffic and parking study. If funding is not granted for this study, then HDR will call upon its own expertise to perform analyses required to determine parking needs along the corridor. Initial Public Meetings We believe that it is important to allow opportunity for stakeholder and public input `before pen meets paper'. With base information in hand, this is an excellent time to initiate the public process. The purpose of these meetings is to gather information to assist with the project design phase. These are listening meetings where the design team will describe the upcoming project, then ask for comment in an informal open house format. We will provide easgto-understand base plans, opportunities and constraints, and other appropriate graphic displays for each meeting. Participants will be encouraged to post their comments directly on the maps, or to discuss their concerns with the design team 4x6 note cards will be used to record conu ents and posted for all to see and discuss. One-on-one meetings will be held with primary stakeholders in order to gather specific information about their sites or the project in general. A public open house would then follow for secondary stakeholders and the general public. The design team would then meet with the core project team to evaluate the information received. Establish Design Standard The project area has the potential for some very unique development, as seen in the City's and DDA's vision for this area as a Cultural District. Due to this unique nature, the City anticipates that the preferred design standard for streets within the project area will not be found in the established roadway design standards of the LCUASS. As such, one of the outcomes of the conceptual design phase of this project will be a design standard that integrates infrastructure needs with the unique character of this historic corridor. This could include varying on -street parking standards, pedestrian facility treatments, and traffic calming techniques. Additional standards for design would include discussion of streetscape character, building setbacks, architectural character, parking perceptions, and pedestrian/bicycle/vehicle relationships. Project goals will be prepared to help identify all issues and guide the design process. Utilities and Stormwater Design Coordination As part of their match of DDA funds for this project, the City will perform the utilities and stormwater design. As such, it will be important to work closely with Bob Smith and his design team to ensurethat the design of storm drain, sanitary sewer, and potable water improvements mesh with the roadway design. Our teanA utilities and stomrwater design liaison will fill that role. Prepare Conceptual Corridor Alternatives The HDR/BHA team will prepare up to three alternatives to address the identified infrastructure capacity needs. The primary focus of these alternatives will look to integrate vehicular, pedestrian, bicycle and transit capacity needs with land Scope - Page 10 Downtown River District use and property owner needs. The streetscape design concepts associated with each alternative will include theme development, key features areas, building setback issues, walk distances, and landscape concepts. The HDR/BHA team will prepare conceptual Opinion of Probable Construction Costs for each option, including roadway features, the Cty's utilities and stormwater design, bridges, streetscape, and site furnishings. These early order -of - magnitude costs can be used to compare various design concepts. Deliverables: Alternative Concepts (Plans, Cross -Sections, Perspective Sketches, Aerial Views) Right -of -Way Maps Opinions of Probable Construction Costs Validation of Concepts Conceptual Concepts will be reviewed by the core project team, including City staff, to determine how each concept meets the project goals. Benefits and constraints of each option will be identified. Key issues will be validated before presentations to the larger public audience. Public Presentation of Conceptual Corridor Alternatives Once again, the public process will begin with the primary stakeholders, including the affected /adjacent property owners and the DDA. These maybe one-on-one discussions of each alternative concept to allow these stakeholders opportunity to review the design options before presentations to the larger public. This is also an appropriate time to obtain input from the key City Boards and Commissions and other groups. The project team and the City will make presentations of each concept to these groups, including: > Growth Management Lead Team > MOT Region 4 > Union Pacific Railroad > Landmark Preservation Commission > Natural Resources Board > Transportation Board > Downtown Business Association > Planning and Zoning Board > City Council (Work session) Finally, an open house will be held to allow public comment on the alternative options. The open house format would be structured to allow the public to easily have their comments recorded directly on maps, on 4x6 comment cards posted during the meeting, or by discussing one-on-one with project team members. Deliverables: Public Comment Report Selection of Preferred Corridor Alternative At the end of the public meetings, the design team would reconvene with the core project team to evaluate the information received. The primary purpose of this meeting will be to evaluate the public and agency input and select a preferred alternative, which will be carried forward into preliminary design. Scope - Page 11 ■ icY f Pedestrian Issues .. . 1 Downtown River District 3. Preliminary Design Conduct Geotechnical Study An analysis of subsurface conditions will be performed in accordance with the LCUASS. This analysis will be used to develop the proper pavement design given the existing soil conditions. Our team's geotechnical consultant, Earth Engineering, has recently performed subsurface analysis for local property owners, such as Blaire Kiefer and the Oxbow site, giving them first-hand knowledge of the project area. Prepare Preliminary Design Plans Preliminary design plans will be developed for the preferred alternative. Design activities will include horizontal and vertical geometric design of roadway, curb, gutter, sidewalk, and property accesses. Also, a preliminary traffic control plan will be prepared to identify proposed signing and striping as well as intersection traffic control requirements. During this design process, the design team will closely coordinate with Gty Staff regarding utilities and storm water design. Strategies for alternative transportation will also be addressed (trolley routes, etc). A pedestrian plan and parking plan will be prepared to ensure that future access and parking goals are met. Urban design and streetscape components will be developed, including plaza areas, pedestrian amenities and site furnishings, and a set of design guidelines will be prepared. Preliminary landscape plans and irrigation infrastructure design (mainline routing, tap sizes and locations for points of connection) will be prepared. Based on the preliminary horizontal and vertical design, the limits of construction will be identified. These limits of construction will be used to identify future right of way and easement locations and to define right-of-way acquisition needs. Deliverables: Preliminary Design Plans, including cross -sections, plan and profile sheets, streetscape and landscape design, and tabulation of quantities. Refine Cost Estimate Based on the preliminary design, the conceptual -level cost estimate will be refined to reflect the preliminary design. Deliverables: PreliminaryLevel Cost Estimate Outline Specifications The design team will identify Gty specifications that will be used during construction. Also, the design team will identify any project -specific specifications that will be anticipated during final design. City Departmental Reviews A full set of preliminary design plans will be submitted for review by appropriate city departments. The HDR/BHA team will attend a staff comment review meeting and will revise plans based on the comments received. Public Presentation of Preliminary Plans As a final effort to allow for public review and comment, the preliminary plans will be illustrated for presentation to the public. The products would include plan renderings, cross -sections, perspectives and bird's eye sketches of the proposed improvements and site furnishings palette. Priority projects or improvements would be outlined to indicate likely phasing scenarios. Initial one-on-one meetings would occur with the primary stakeholders including the affected /adjacent property owners and the DDA. A public open house would follow to present proposed plans to interested boards and commissions members, agencies and the general public. Following the public meetings, the design team would again meet with the core team to review comments received. Deliverables: Public Comment Report Scope - Page 12 Downtown River District Framework Plan Document Information from the preliminaryplans will be compiled into the Framework Plan Document for the project. This document will include design plans and design guidelines to clearly indicate the future improvements planned for the Downtown River Corridor. In addition, priorities for timing and budgets for proposed improvements will be outlined to allow public or private entities to seek funding for specific planned projects in a logical manner. Deliverables: Framework Plan and Prioritization of Proposed Improvements Scope - Page 13 Project Team The HDR/BHA team provides an optimal blend of talent, combining locally -based resources and knowledge with nationally recognized expertise. This combination allows us to be responsive and cost-effective with the ability to call on the extensive resources of HDR, as one of the nation's largest multi -disciplined consulting firms, to assist the City as necessary. HDR is a full -service engineering and architecture company with over 100 offices nationwide. We have continuously operated in Colorado since 1957 and currently employee 80 people in our Denver, Colorado Springs and Fort Collins offices. Our operating philosophy is to be an expertise -driven, national firm delivering services through a strong local presence. We have grown to a staff of more than 4,000 employee -owners with expertise in a variety of engineering, scientific, and planning disciplines. Enginwring Neus Rawd ranks us as 10til in transportation among the nations largest design firms. The ability to draw upon resources and expertise companywide is a great strength in meeting and exceeding client's expectations. Repeat business stands at 80 percent, both nationally and locally- a clear indication of client satisfaction and confidence. The services that we provide encompass a full range of planning, study, design, and construction administration activities in the following fields: • Roadway, bridge, and railroad design • Corridor studies and transportation plans > Traffic analysis, modeling and design > Hydraulics and hydrology > Stormwater management > NEPA documents (Cat Ex, EA & EIS) > Water resources > Construction management Asset management HDR provides the full range of transportation services. BHA Design Inc. is a landscape architecture and planning firm established in January of 1993. The firm size is currently 11 full-time designers and one administrative assistant. BHA provides landscape architecture, master planning, sign design, image development, facilitation of public process, and entitlements to both public and private clients in a variety of settings. t� { BHA has focused its predominant efforts at design on Northern Colorado. As a firm they are committed to the future of the local environment. They are raising their families here and want to ensure the economic and ' environmental future of their area is strong. At the same time BHA remains actively engaged in the design world and are constantly striving to keep their" firm at the forefront of design innovation. As an example of this success they received three state and one national design award in 2005 from the American Society of Landscape Architects. BHA was commissioned by the mayor to develop the Beet Street Operating Philosophies: From an operational perspective BHA focuses on concept for Willow Street. two basic tenets: and to them means striving to provide clients with environmentally responsive designs that are unique, attractive, and contextually sensitive. They find each project setting provides its own unique attributes with clues to new and interesting design Assigned Personnel - Page 1 Downtown River District solutions. By understanding the site parameters, combined with the program elements of the client, they are able to develop solutions that are site -sensitive, responsive, and have a unique sense of place. Their second major philosophy, customer service, means more than just meeting deadlines and budgets, although those certainly are significant. It also means providing their clients with constructive recommendations and constantly searching for ways in which to provide better solutions. Friendliness and courtesy are essential ingredients of our means of communication. Additional Subconsultants In addition to our in-house experts and BHA, we have added the following specialty subconsultants to our team > Urban Neighborhoods is a consulting firm with expertise in assisting with the development of many landmark projects. Dana Crawford with Urban Neighborhoods specializes in public involvement, financing, and navigation through the development process. She will provide the Downtown River District Improvements Project with public involvement plan development and assistance in finding funding for the design and implementation of infrastructure needs throughout the study area. Some of Dana's direct relevant experience is Latimer Square, The Flour Mills in the Central Platte Valley, and Olde Town Redevelopment in Arvada. Dana takes working with property owners much beyond the normal public facilitator role in that she has worn the "landowner's shoes." She has owned and redeveloped similar projects to those in this area. DAW SENTAIANEL w Old pro hired Olde lbwn project Dana Crawford has worked with many cities creating landmark spaces, including the Olde Town Redevelopment in Arvada. Cedar Creek is a local firm that provides its clients with environmental and natural resource management expertise. Cedar Creek provides the HDR/BHA team with expertise that will assist the planning and design elements of this project as we work with the Cit}/s Natural Resources department. > Earth Engineering is a local firm that specializes in subsurface, geotechnical analysis. Earth Engineering has done the geotechnical analyses for many Fort Collins projects. Their experience with the Cary of Fort Collins' requirements for a geotechnical analysis will provide the Citywith a reliable analysis of subsurface conditions. > Local Government Solutions Group is a local firm that specializes in assisting its municipal clients with business planning and funding needs. They have worked for the City of Fort Collins on numerous projects, including assisting the City in navigation through the Budgeting for Outcomes process. The Local Government Solutions Group will provide the HDR/BHA team with ways to secure funding for the design and implementation of infrastructure needs throughout the study area. Assigned Personnel - Page 2 City of Fort Collins Downtown Development Project Manager Authority Project Manager Kathleen Brocke, AICP Chip Steiner, PE <F` Project Principal Don Connors, PE P,IiA P,.,", I ,Jn Inrrl�ra'cc JLC E-.ril- nr.incc,Ing tants _..� Ccca- Crr.ek Ass--,�-io'es -,cal (-,,rvor rme in S,-1 ihnrs C'�r-i.p HDR/BHA Team L Urr:an Project Manager John Seyer, PE, PTOE QA/QC Doug Emmons, PE Roadway Design Bridge Design Public Involvement Caren Creamer, PE Streetscape Design Dan Allard, PE Eroce IIcndec, ASI A 'PHA) James Adams, PI: Angie Milewski, ASLA (BHA) Jane Donovan, PE Mark Sawyer, CCP Mike Kuype-, PE Bruce Hendee, ASLA !BHA) Tammy Heffron, PE Dana Crawford (UN) Lester Litton, PE (EEC) Redevelopment & Utilities and Stormwoter Natural Resource Financing Strategies Design Integration Assessment Dana C-awford (UN) Rich Thornton, PC Michael Phelan (CCA) Mike Freeman (LGSG) Project Manager: brings project management and transportation engineering experience. His experience includes management of roadway design projects, corridor analysis and access management plans, interaction with agency personnel, and performance of traffic and corridor improvement analyses. The most recent example of John's project management and design experience includes roadway design projects for the City of Evans. His experience on these projects includes managing the design projects, assisting in technical analyses and design parameters, and interacting with the public and agency personnel. As project manager, John will ensure you receive high quality results. Project Principal: our Denver transportation manager, will support John as the project principal. Don will ensure that you receive excellent service and high quality work products. QA/QC: has worked extensively with the management, design, engineering, and construction of transportation projects. His major work includes all phases of roadway design, drainage and storm sewer design, corridor location and concept level studies, traffic signing, construction phasing and maintenance of traffic, project specifications, and the preparation of cost estimates. Relevant experience includes providing quality control reviews for the roadway design pprojects for the City of Evans, and project management of the 1126 Avenue Improvements for Westminster. As QA/QC manager, Doug will work with John to ensure our products are cost-effective and meet your technical expectations. Assigned Personnel - Page 3 Roadway Lead: is a project manager and engineer with 10 years experience in the field of roadway planning and design. Her experience includes urban roadway design at the conceptual, preliminary and final design level. Her recent relevant project experience includes the West Corridor Study where the project team examined existing traffic and roadway issues in the City of Sheridan, Wyoninig. The goal of the project was to reduce traffic through the downtown area. In addition, Karen has designed other urban roadway projects in the Cityof Aurora, including the Havana Street Widening and the Chambers/Iliff Intersection improvements. Streetscape Design/Public Involvement: has over 20 years experience as a landscape architect, and has organized, managed and designed a variety of complex projects involving site design, master planning, and streetscape design. He has worked on numerous occasions with the public and often is called upon to develop design solutions that meet the needs of divergent interests. Brice has many relevant projects in Fort Collins including: Fort Collins Downtown Streetscapes, Downtown River Corridor Implementation Program, and the Old Town North project. Streetscape Design: is a landscape architect with over twelve years of experience with a variety of planning and landscape architecture projects that incorporate streetscape design, urban design and detailed pedestrian amenities. She has frequently dealt with the unique issues related to city processes and public participation in urban design projects within historic areas. Relevant projects in northern Colorado include: Downtown River Corridor Implementation Program, Fort Collins; Windsor Downtown Plan, Windsor; and West Elizabeth Bikelane and Streetscape Improvements. Public Involvement: has experience in regional, comprehensive, economic development �l and transportation planning, geographic information system analysis, and land use/transportation site design. Mark's ability to bring divergent views together through creative facilitation techniques has earned him awards from the Denver Regional Council of Governments, Environmental Protection Agency, and Colorado Department of Health. Mark understands how to develop public/private partnerships and is a Certified Charrette Planner. Mark has worked on manyproiccts nationwide that have involved extensive public involvement efforts. Bridge Design: brings experience in large and small bridge design. Recent experience includes the Robertson Road Bridge. This highlyvisible bridge incorporated architectural features to enhance the local setting,includin wide pedestrian friendl sidewalks bridge lighting indparabolically g P Y � g'� haunched girders. Resumes on all project team members follow. Assigned Personnel - Page 4 Yaz John M. S e y e r, P. E., P. T. O. E. Mr. John Seyer provides experience in traffic and transportation planning and design. I le has completed and managed traffic impact studies, compiled traffic signal timing and optimization plans, performed traffic signal design, and performed intersection analysis, including unsignalized, signalized and roundabout intersections. He has also managed roadway design projects, performed development review for various local agencies. completed signing and striping plans, developed construction trattic control plans, and determined a preferred alternative for the redesign of several intersections and interchanges. 37th Street/47th Avenue Roadway Improvements — Evans, CO. John was the project manager for the design of these roadway improvements. His responsibilities included managing the design team, assisting in various parts of the data collection and design, interacting with the client, and support of the client during the construction bidding process. Critical issues included lowering a high-pressure gas line, tying the design into other recent improvements, and minimizing the impact that roadway widening would have on existing large trees. 42nd Street Roadway Improvements — Evans, CO. John was the project manager for the design of these roadway improvements. His responsibilities included managing the design team, assisting in various parts of the data collection and design, interacting with the client, and support of the client during the construction bidding process. Critical issues included the relocation of large oil tanks that were less than 10 feet from the roadway. 35th Street/Trinidad Street Roadway Improvements — Evans, CO. John is the project manager for the design of these two roadways in east Evans. His responsibilities include managing the design team, assisting in the data collection and design, developing the contract documents, interacting with the City, and meeting with the public. Critical issues include appropriately placing driveway accesses and finding creative solutions to drainage issues. US 287/SH 14 Access Management Plan — Fort Collins, CO. John performed the traffic analysis portion of the access management plan for these highway sections in Fort Collins. His duties included intersection analysis, conceptual design of intersections, and compiling the final traffic analysis report. John was also involved in the public involvement process, meeting with members of the public to discuss various alternatives and associated traffic and access impacts. Key issues included residential and commercial access and roadway and intersection operations. This work was done as a cooperative effort with another consulting firm, Latimer County, the City of Fort Collins, and the Colorado Department of Transportation. Torrington Urban Projects EA - WYDOT. John is the traffic task leader for the environmental assessment (EA) of this roadway widening and realignment project in Torrington, Wyoming. This project satisfies the NEPA process to garner federal funding for these roadway improvements. John's responsibilities include managing and completing the traffic analysis elements of this project. Specifically, he has performed the safety analyses for this project and he has managed the staff performing the intersection analyses and roadway capacity analyses. John has also been responsible for interacting with citizens and agency staff at the public meetings and he has developed the traffic analyses report. Quebec Street Traffic Analysis and Roadway Improvements — Denver, CO. Project Manager. His tasks included managing the traffic analysis, which included corridor analysis, safety analysis, and intersection capacity analyses, and performing the traffic signal designs for two intersections along the corridor. The primary results of the traffic analysis provided the design team with guidance on the project's impact to safety conditions as well as the need for turn lanes at specific intersections. Key issues include merging the needs and standards of Arapahoe County and the City and County of Denver. Chamber Way Roundabouts — Snohomish County, WA. John was a project engineer for the design of five roundabouts along Chamber Way in Snohomish County. His tasks included the QC review of the design of these roundabouts and the corridor. Education Professional Registration Years of Experience 13.S.C.E., Civil Engineering, Colorado State Professional Engineer: 9 years University (1995) Colorado - #35199, 2001, Wyoming - #9657, 2002, Montana - #15789, 2003 Professional Traffic Operations Engineer: Colorado — 2003 ATTSA Certified Traffic Control Technician H D R One Company I Many Solutions Don F. Connors, P.E. Professional Experience Mr. Connors is the Transportation Section Manager for HDR's Denver office. He oversees a staff of roadway, structural and transportation engineers on working on several diverse multi -faceted projects. Project Experience Colorado Department of Transportation, South 1-25 Corridor Project — Denver, CO. Mr. Connors is leading a team comprised of HDR Engineering and several subconsultants preparing the design for 16 miles of 1-25 widening south of Denver. The project includes highway widening with careful consideration for maintaining traffic, interchange design and bridge design. The project also includes a relocation of the Union Pacific Railroad and a new railroad structure over I-25. Wyoming Dept. of Transportation, WYDOT Casper West Belt Loop Corridor Study, Casper, WY. Principal -in -Charge. Corridor study to add a four to five mile western bypass belt loop in Casper, Wyoming. Performed preliminary site evaluation through corridor with sensitive wildlife, historical, and environmental aspects. Other project activities included formulating design criteria, developing and screening alignment alternatives and evaluating alternatives through rugged terrain. Public involvement process presenting project alternatives to public. Federal Highway Administration, Hoover Dam Bypass Project - Nevada. Deputy Project Director for this high profile project to relocate 3.5 miles of US 93 and bypass the Hoover Dam. The project scope includes the design of roadways, bridges, wildlife underpasses/overpasses, utilities, high capacity tower relocations and a signature bridge over the Colorado River. The project involves intense coordination with FHWA, the Arizona DOT, the Nevada DOT, regulatory agencies and the Western Area Power Authority. Design concepts and alternatives are evaluated by a Design Advisory Panel (DAP), the Project Management Team (PMT), SHPOs and tribal representatives. Western Water Consultants, Inc., Roberston Road Bridge - Casper, WY. As a subconsultant, HDR designed a replacement bridge for Roberson Road over the North Platte River in Casper, Wyoming. The City of Casper requested special architectural treatments including architectural railings, pedestrian overlooks and architectural lighting. Mr. Connors served as HDR's Project Manager. Cripple Creek & Victor Mining Company, State Highway 67 Relocation - Cripple Creek & Victor, CO. Bridge Design Manager for this privately funded fast -track project. The Cripple Creek and Victor Gold Mine required that 2 miles of SH 67 be relocated to accommodate their expanding operations. The relocated highway included a 1200-foot long, 250-foot high bridge. HDR received the NTP for the feasibility study on October 19, 1999 and delivered final PS&E plans on May 16, 2000. Wyoming Department of Transportation, 1-80 Redesign at Laramie Marginal - Laramie, WY. Project Manager for the design of 1.2 miles of I-80 widening, a new interchange with US Route 287, reconfiguration of local streets, utility coordination, wetland mitigation, and the replacement of four bridges including dual 425-foot long structures over the Union Pacific Railroad. Colorado Dept. of Transportation (CDOT), COOT R1 NPS. Through a Non -Project Specific (NPS) contract, HDR was awarded the design and construction for the Region 1 area wide drainage repair project. It included design and construction at six different work sites on four different highways. More specifically, the design issues included concrete box culvert extensions, hydraulic and hydrology analysis, wetland mitigation, and traffic control in order to repair five concrete box culverts and solve flooding problems at all the sites. Colorado Department of Transportation, Eagle Airport Interchange — Eagle, CO. Project manager to provide preliminary and final design services for a new interchange and connector road that will provide a direct connection from 1-70 to the Eagle County Airport. The design is to relocate eastbound 1-70 to the north and construct a new diamond interchange. The connector road bridge will have a span of over 2000 feet and be upwards of 100 feet above the valley floor. Existing site conditions present a challenge in that 1-70 is built on the side of the existing hill. Education Professional Registration Years of Experience B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Professional Engineer, 24 years Vermont, Burlington, 1981 1988 - New York - #064362 1989 - Massachusetts - #34433 1992 - Connecticut - # 17753 1997 - Colorado #32391 1998 - Wyoming #8610 HDR One Company I Many Solutions HR. Douglas G. Emmons, P.E. t-� Mr. Doug Emmons has worked extensively with the management, design, engineering, and construction of transportation projects. His major work includes all phases of roadway design, drainage and storm sewer design, corridor location and concept level studies, traffic signing, construction phasing and maintenance of traffic, project specifications, and the preparation of cost estimates. His broad experience has ranged from minor roadway widening to fully directional interchanges and urban freeways. Design in the past has been for federal, state and local government agencies. City of Delta, Delta Alternate Route Study Connecting Highway 50 and Highway 92 (LSC). Project Manager. In January 2001 the Delta Feasibility Study was initiated by the City of Delta. The purpose of this study was to identify and evaluate alternative routes for connecting US I lighway 50 and State Highway 92, to alleviate future traffic congestion and improve overall safety. LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc. and HDR teamed up to conduct this study, which included investigating the feasibility of a connector route, and identifying possible alternatives. City of Evans, Evans 2004 Combined Design, Evans, CO. Quality Control Reviewer. HDR was involved in completing infrastructure related efforts for capital improvements projects for the City of Evans, Colorado. Under this combined delivery contract HDR was responsible for designing over ten infrastructure related projects under a single program. These designs ranged from water master planning, utility installations, and extension of two miles of arterial roadway. City of Westminster, 112th Avenue Improvements - Westminster, CO. Project Manager. Project involved the widening and improvement of 1.6 miles of an urban corridor from various cross sections to a consistent four -lane urban arterial. It also included replacement of a bridge to provide 100-year flood capacity, upgrading traffic signals at several intersections, and parking lot modifications at the Front Range Community College. A pedestrian bridge near the site was relocated to improve bike path access along the Big Dry Creek "frail. Colorado Department of Transportation, CDOT R5 2003 NPS - Task 2: Durango Traffic Signal Timing 8, Coordination. Project Manager. This project involved signal timing and coordination along US 550 and US 160 through Durango, Colorado. This project was initiated to improve traffic flow through the City of Durango. IDR's responsibilities included management of the project team, technical data collection, technical analyses, evaluation of project measures of effectiveness, and development of the final report. Critical issues included incorporation of roadway segments with varying travel parameters. Colorado Dept. of Transportation (CDOT), CDOT R3 Eagle Airport Interchange, Eagle, CO. Roadway Task Manager. I IDR was selected by the Colorado Department of Transportation to provide preliminary and final design services for a new intcrchangc and connector road that will provide a direct connection from 1-70 to the Eagle County Airport. fhe design is to relocate eastbound 1-70 to the north and construct a new diamond interchange. Colorado Dept. of Transportation (CDOT), South 1-25 Corridor Project - Denver, CO. Assistant Project Manager. Project extends fi-om County Line and 1-25 south through the Town of Castle Rock to the proposed interchange at Douglas Lane. 'I he overall project is approximately 17 miles in length and includes mainline widening, relocation of the UPRR track and bridge, and bridge widening and/or replacements, interchange modifications, and a new frontage road from Ridgegate to Castle Pines. Colorado Dept. of Transportation (CDOT), CDOT R1 SH-83 Whitetopping, Parker, CO. Project Manager. The project provided additional roadway capacity by adding an extra lane in both the north and south bound direction, and providing an 8-3/4 inch concrete overlay over the entire roadway. Median curb was removed and replaced and existing median drains were adjusted to match new grade. Douglas County Engineering, Douglas Lane Interchange (PBS&J), Castle Rock, CO. Quality Control Reviewer. The f IDR team was involved with the planning and design of new urban interchange. The team identified and evaluated eight alternative interchange types. Also, developed alternatives and prepared conceptual designs for the selected alternatives,. Prepared construction cost estimates and provided phasing concepts to allow for early action projects to accommodate; budget constraints. Education Professional Registration Years of Experience Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Professional Engineer: Kansas, No. l 5512, 24 years University of Colorado System, 1981 Montana, No. 13868, Nebraska, No. E-9476, Nevada, No. 012987, Arizona, No. 24841, Colorado, No. 23928 H D R One Company I Many Solutions hz Karen M . Creamer, P . E . Ms. Karen Creamer provides expertise in traffic and transportation planning and design. Her (lesion responsibilities have encompassed freeway interchanges, highways, urban and rural roadways, site, and drainage design. Her transportation planning experience includes corridor feasibility studies, environmental assessments/impact statements, access management plans and traffic impact studies. In addition, she has site design experience for airports (both landside and airside). Wyoming Dept. of Transportation, WYDOT Sheridan West Parkway Corridor Study., Sheridan, WY. Project Manager. Performed a feasibility study to determine the purpose and need for a new corridor in Sheridan, Wyoming. Project includes traffic analysis, environmental and cultural data gathering, alternative development and comparison, analysis of existing land use and zoning documents within the city and county, as well as extensive public involvement. Colorado Dept. of Transportation (CDOT), CDOT R1 South 1-25 - Task 3, Castle Rock, CO. Project Engineer. HDR was approved to provide services to improve 1-25 South. This project involves completing the design of 1-25 from Meadows to 5th Street, Plum Creek improvements, Plum Creek Parkway bridge design, and other miscelleaneous structures and drainage tasks. Wyoming Dept. of Transportation, WYDOT Newcastle Street Environmental Assessment, Newcastle, WY. Project Manager. Completed an EA and Section 4(t) for this project in Weston County, Wyoming. The EA addressed all environmental impacts associated with the preferred alternative, including impacts to residents, water quality, wildlife, wetlands, air quality, noise, etc. The 4(t) addressed impacts to several historic stone retaining walls and buildings along the project corridor. Coordination was required with several agencies including FHWA, Wyoming DEQ, USFWS, USACOE, Wyoming G&F, and Wyoming SIT['(). Eagle County, Eagle County Cooley Mesa Road Relocation, Eagle, CO. Project Manager. Feasibility study to determine the future location of Cooley Mesa Road whether it be to improve the existing roadway along its current alignment or relocate the road. The project is closely tied to the Eagle Airport Interchange project and the future expansion of the Eagle Airport runway. The study involves development of alternative alignments, conceptual cost estimates, and alternative evaluation. Douglas County Engineering, Douglas Lane Interchange (PBS&J), Castle Rock, CO. Project Manager. The HDR team was involved with the planning and design of new urban interchange. The team identified and evaluated eight alternative interchange types. Also, developed alternatives and prepared conceptual designs for the selected alternatives. Prepared construction cost estimates and provided phasing concepts to allow for early action projects to accommodate budget constraints. Colorado Dept. of Transportation (CDOT), CDOT R3 Eagle Airport Interchange, Eagle, CO. Roadway F;nginccr. HDR was selected by the Colorado Department of Transportation to provide preliminary and final design services for a new interchange and connector road that will provide a direct connection from 1-70 to the Eagle County Airport. The design is to relocate eastbound I- 70 to the north and construct a new diamond interchange. City Of Aurora, Colorado, 1999 - 2002 Open End. Open end engineering (job order) services for the City of Aurora. Work included engineering studies and investigations; aerial mapping; roadway, water, sanitary, drainage and traffic design; culvert design; minor bridges; foundations and footings; retaining walls; minor environmental clearances; landscape design; construction observation and testing; secondary containment; and other work as requested. Colorado Dept. of Transportation (CDOT), US 50 Redesign - Las Animas, CO. Design Engineer. Responsible for design and plan preparation for improvements to US 50 through the Town of Las Animas. Evaluated existing conditions to determine necessary improvements within a limited construction budget. City of Rapid City, South Dakota, Rapid City US 16 Corridor Study, Rapid City, SD. Project Manager. Project involved a 16- mile corridor study to evaluate existing access management and future needs of the highway. Evaluated the needs of the corridor based on existing and future land -use. Project included development of travel demand model and traffic operational analysis. Led project team that developed corridor recommendations for existing, 2025 and build -out conditions and prepared an access management plan. Education Professional Registration Years of Experience f3.S.C.E., Civil Engineering, Texas A&M Professional Engineer: Colorado - #3431 1, 11 years University (1994) 2000 H D R One Company I Many Solutions E Pedestrian Issues .. . 1 17a� James L. Adams, P. E. Mr. James Adams is a civil engineer with experience in civil infrastructure design, environmental remediation design, and modeling. His varied project experience has allowed him to develop a broad base of engineering skills including; site design, grading, utility design, hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, and roadway design. James' experience in the area of hydraulic and hydrologic analysis includes development of stormwater management plans, floodplain studies, detention pond design, and stormwater system layout and design. I le has participated in several environmental design projects including subsurface contaminant barrier walls, landfills, and soil covers. In addition, James has experience in the preparation of construction drawings, technical specifications, and design analysis reports for various civil design projects. 37th Street147th Avenue Widening — Evans, CO. Project engineer responsible for the layout and design of a mile and a half of urban roadway widening. The two-lane arterial roadways will be reconstructed and widened to a 5 lanes. The final design accommodated the numerous right-of-way constraints and property owner issues while still achieving the goals set forth by the city. Tasks included development of horizontal and vertical geometry, assessment of Right -of -Way needs, and construction bid package development. 42n" Street Improvements, Phase II — Evans, CO. Project engineer responsible for the layout and design of one half mile of urban roadway. The existing dirt roadway represented a gap between two previous improvement projects. The final road section will be a four lane arterial. The final design accommodated the numerous right-of-way constraints and property owner issues while still achieving the goals set forth by the city. Tasks included development of horizontal and vertical geometry, assessment of Right -of -Way needs and construction bid package development. Roundabout Construction, Sugar Creek, MO. Oversite engineer for the construction of a roundabout, 1500 LF of road, storm drainage improvements, and bridge restoration. As oversite engineer responsibilities included review and approval of contractor submittals, coordination and implementation of design changes, and site inspections. Canal ImprovementslRemediation - Augusta, GA. As project engineer, Mr. Adams aided in the design of infrastructure improvements for over one -mile of a manmade canal in conjunction with remediation of a former MGP site. Tasks included site grading, demolition plans, canal construction access plans, and roadway restoration design (including detailed road layouts, plan and profiles and cross -sections). Mr. Adams also aided in the preparation of technical specifications and construction cost estimates. Repair Roads, Parking and Utilities Behind Dorms — Cheyenne, WY. As project engineer, Mr. Adams prepared design drawings, technical specifications and a design analysis report for a stormwater drainage system for the Air Force. `tasks included development and analysis of a hydrologic model of the project area and adjacent sub -basins, system layout, sizing of pipes and inlets, and hydraulic model of the storm sewer system. Mr. Adams prepared design drawings and technical specifications for the grading and layout of the project area as well. Storm Drainage Investigative Survey — Cheyenne, WY. As project engineer, Mr. Adams prepared a comprehensive drainage plan for an Air Force Base in Wyoming. Mr. Adams performed the hydrologic analysis for the 10 square mile study area. Developed and analyzed a hydraulic model of the 3.5-mile section of a creek that bisects the base. Mr. Adams aided in the development of possible flood control alternatives, which included size, type and location of major storage and conveyance structures. In addition, Mr. Adams aided in the establishment of criteria that will be used to select the final flood control plan. Drainage Study — Wiggins, CO. As project engineer, Mr. Adams created and analyzed a hydrologic model, and developed a drainage plan for a highway rest area. Tasks included modeling, analysis, and generation of final report. Education Professional Registration Years of Experience B.S. Civil Engineering, Colorado State Professional Engineer: 7 years University, 1993 Colorado - 438375, 2004 H D R One Company I M a n y S o l u t i o n s hN. Michael J. Kuyper, P.E. Mr. Mike Kuyper is a roadway engineer with experience in roadway geometry and drainage design. I lc has expertise with design and construction of many projects involving transportation corridors, municipal roads and freeway interchanges. City of Westminster, Westminster 112th Avenue Widening & Reconstruction, Westminster, CO. Project Engineer. HDR provided final design for the reconstruction and widening of I I2th Avenue from Sheridan Boulevard to Stuart Strect. The overall Project included widening and improving 1.6 miles of an urban corridor from various cross sections to a consistent four lane urban arterial. It also included replacement of the bridge over Big Dry Creek to provide 100-year flood capacity, upgrading traffic signals at several intersections, and parking lot modifications at the Front Range Community College. Developed plans and provided construction inspection services. City and County of Denver, DIA Pikes Peak Parking Lot Expansion, Denver, CO. Staff Engineer. HDR was retained to design a 2,750 space remote parking facility as an inexpensive option to close -in parking. It uses an independent revenue control and security system to provide a safe and secure public parking facility. The final design is expandable to varying levels to provide 7,000 additional spaces. Project challenges included a fast -track design and bidding process, tower sight -line compliance, water quality storm sewer system, and access designed for public and commercial traffic. City of Aurora, Aurora MontviewlFairplay Street Drainage Improvements, Aurora, CO. Staff Engineer. HDR developed street and drainage improvements to address flooding issues and minimize the cost of improvements. A drainage evaluation was conducted to determine the cause of the flooding and to evaluate alternatives to address the new hazard. The SUggestcd improvements enabled the City to offer homeowners I00-year flood protection for the existing development conditions and a substantially improved condition for ultimate development. Colorado Dept. of Transportation (CDOT), CDOT R1 South 1-25, Castle Rock, CO. Roadway Designer. HDR was approved to provide services to improve 1-25 South. This project involves completing the design of 1-25 from Meadows to 5th Street, Plum Creek improvements, Plum Creek Parkway bridge design, and other miscellcancous structures and drainage tasks. Douglas County Engineering, Douglas Lane Interchange (PBS&J), Castle Rock, CO. Staff Engineer. Roadway designer for the planning and design of new urban interchange. Helped identiy and evaluate eight alternative interchange types. Also, developed alternatives and prepared conceptual designs for the selected alternatives. Prepared construction cost estimates and provided phasing concepts to allow for early action projects to accommodate budget constraints. Eagle County, Eagle County Cooley Mesa Road Relocation, Eagle, CO. Project Engineer. Feasibility study to determine the future location of Cooley Mesa Road whether it be to improve the existing roadway along its current alignment or relocate the road. The project is closely tied to the Eagle Airport Interchange project and the future expansion of the Eagle Airport runway. The study involves development of alternative alignments, conceptual cost estimates, and alternative evaluation. State of Colorado, Colorado State Parks John Martin Reservoir (Wenk), Hasty, CO. Staff Engineer. HDR designed improvements to the existing John Martin Reservoir that is now part of tlic State Parks system. Engineering services included upgrading campgrounds, and improvements to existing roads and boat docks. Duties included developing new roadway alignments for new roads and improvements to existing gravel roads. Surface drainage was updated through USC of culverts, swales, and improved site grading and drainage plan. City of Fort Collins, Mason Street Transportation Corridor, Fort Collins, CO. Staff Engineer. Responsible for conceptual design and layout of a 5-mile multi -purpose transportation corridor, The corridor will be designed to provide an efficient north - south connection through Fort Collins for transit, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic. Attended meetings with the public to get input from them about how they envision the corridor and then translate that into a feasible design using AutOCAD. Developed an interactive decision matrix to determine which transit method should be implemented. Education Professional Registration Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Professional Engineer, Colorado, No. 38474, Colorado State University, 1999 2004 H D R One Company I Many Solutions Years of Experience 6 years LESTER L. LITTON, P.E. President/Principal Engineer Earth Engineering Consultants, Inc. EDUCATION Master of Science - Geotechnical Engineering; Iowa State University; 1982 Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering; Iowa State University; 1981 REGISTRATION Professional Engineer - Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas AFFILIATIONS Professional Engineers of Colorado / NSPE American Consulting Engineers/Colorado / ACEC American Society of Civil Engineers Associated Contractors of Northern Colorado Northern Colorado Home Builders Association Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society Chi Epsilon Civil Engineering Honor Society WORK HISTORY Earth Engineering Consultants, Inc.; President; 1993-Present Terracon Consultants, hic.; Engineer/Senior Engineer/Principal; 1982-1993 Iowa State University; Research Assistant; 1981-1982 Engineer's Office - Story County, Iowa; ph Technician; 1977-1981 United States Air Force; Engineering Technician; 1972-1977 PUBLICATIONS "Soil Cement for Use in Stream Channel Grade -Stabilization Structures", Transportation Research Record,839: 33-38,Lester L. Litton and R.A. Lohnes, 1980 "Attrition Rates of Soil Cement Subject to Water Jets",Transportation Research Record,Lester L. Litton and R.A. Lohnes, 1983 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Mr. Litton currently serves as president and senior geotechnical engineer for Earth Engineering Consultants, Inc. In that position, his responsibilities include management of day-to-day corporate operations and technical oversight of geotechnical exploration and construction quality control programs. Earth Engineering provides consulting services on 300 to 400 projects per year involving predominately development and/or commercial construction in the Colorado Front Range. Typical projects involve construction on or in expansive soil/bedrock areas. Mr. Litton periodically gives technical presentations on geotechnical specialty areas including erosion control, clay chemistry and construction on expansive soils. Angela K. Milewski, ASLA BHA Design Incorporated Angela is a Landscape Architect with over twelve years of experience with a variety of planning and landscape architecture projects that incorporate streetscape design, urban design and detailed pedestrian amenities. She has frequently dealt with the unique issues related to city processes and public participation in urban design projects within historic areas. She has been with BHA Design since 1995. The projects listed below are selected relevant projects 'with which Angela has been involved: • Downtown River Corridor Implementation Program - BHA Design assisted the City of Fort Collins in development of the master plan for the Downtown River District Improvement area. BHA assisted the! Advance Planning department with inventory and mapping, conceptual planning, cnd public meeting facilitation with the affected landowners. • Windsor Downtown Plan - Streetscape design and development of design guidelines for the historic downtown corridor in Windsor, Colorado • New Belgium Brewing Company - Site planning, master planning and landscape architecture for brewhouse expansion, process water treatment facility, and packaging hall at brewing facility in Fort Collins, Colorado • West Elizabeth Bikelane and Streetscape Improvements - Streetscape design for Campus West retail district in Fort Collins, Colorado • Medical Center of the Rockies- master planning, project approvals, and site design for a $220 million new hospital campus in Loveland, Colorado • Taft Hill Road Improvements - Landscape design and public participation facilitation for expansion of four -lane arterial road in Fort Collins, Colorado • Gill -Nelson Farmhouse - Landscape and site design for historic farm property in Fort Collins, Colorado • Harmony Campus- Poudre Valley Health Systems- Master planning, site planning, and landscape design for a 100 acre medical campus in Fort Collins • Aurora Municipal Center and Xeriscape Garden - Site and Landscape Design including a 7 acre Xeriscape demonstration garden for a $70 million new municipal complex in Aurora, Colorado Years of Professional Experience: Thirteen Education: Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture, Colorado State University, 1992 Professional Licenses and Affiliations: State of Wyoming, Licensed Landscape Architect Member, American Society of Landscape Architects, 1992 to present Member, Landmark Preservation Commission, 1997 to 2001 landscape architecture I planning I urban design Bruce A. Hendee, ASLA BHA Design Incorporated Mr. Hendee is the President of BHA Design, Inc. With over 20 years experience as a landscape architect, he has organized, managed and designed a variety of complex projects involving site design, master planning, and streetscape design. He has worked on numerous occasions with the public and often is called upon to develop design solutions that meet the needs of divergent interests. The following projects illustrate similar projects with which he has been involved; • Fort Collins Downtown Streetscapes - Streetscape cesign for downtown streets since 1993 including Linden Street Improvements, College Avenue intersection improvements, Oak Street Plaza, Transit Center and the City Offices at 215 Mason Street. • Downtown River Corridor Implementation Program -- BHA Design assisted the City of Fort Collins in development of the master plan for the Downtown River District Improvement area. BHA assisted the Advance Planning department with inventory and mapping, conceptual planning, and public meeting facilitation with the affected landowners. • Laramie Downtown Plan - Downtown streetscape designs for Laramie, Wyoming • Windsor Downtown Plan - Streetscape design and development of design guidelines for the historic downtown corridor in Windsor, Colorado • Millennium Master Plan - Master planning and Design Guidelines for a 2,000 acre mixed use project located in Loveland, Colorado • Old Town North - Traditional neighborhood development adjacent to downtown Fort Collins • Lorimer County Fairgrounds and Events Complex (The Ranch) - Site planning, landscape architecture, project approvals, and sign design for a 260 acre, $70 million new fairgrounds for Lorimer County, Colorado • Harmony Campus- Poudre Valley Health Systems- Master planning, site planning, and landscape design for a 100 acre medical campus in Fort Collins • Aurora Municipal Center and Xeriscape Garden - Site and Landscape Design including a 7 acre Xeriscape demonstration garden for a $70 million new municipal complex in Aurora, Colorado Years of Professional Experience: Twenty-four Education: B.A„ Magna Cum Laude, Metro State College, 1976 Masters of Landscape Architecture, University of Colorado, 1980 Landscape Architecture License: State of Wyoming, State of Kansas Professional Affiliations: American Society of Landscape Architects, 1984 landscape architecture I planning I urban design f i Dan Allard, P . E . Mr. Dan Allard is a structural engineer with experience in a variety of fields. His bridge related experience includes the design and load rating of steel plate girder and rolled steel girder bridges, prestressed concrete and box girder bridges as well as cast -in -place post tensioned box girders. In addition, he has performed work in the field of seismic analysis and retrofit of existing reinforced concrete bridges. Dan's bridge engineering experience is complemented with two years experience in the design and analysis of concrete, masonry, wood and steel building structures. WYDOT Robertson Road Bridge Improvements (WWC Engineering), Casper, WY. Project Engineer. HDR designed a three span, steel plate girder bridge over the North Platte River. This highly visible bridge incorporates architectural features to enhance the local setting, including wide pedestrian friendly sidewalks, bridge lighting and parabolically haunched girders. Constitution Avenue Bridge over Laurel Creek - Fairfield, CA. Assistant Project Engineer. Assistant project engineer for the design and construction inspection of a 60-foot long precast, prestressed concrete voided slab bridge. Work included precast slab design, substructure design, seismic analysis and on -site inspection of drilled concrete shafts and abutment construction. Wyoming Dept. of Transportation, WYDOT US-30 Medicine Bow (WWC), Medicine Bow, WY. Project Engineer. An 1 1.5-mile stretch of US-30 between Laramie and Medicine Bow was in need of safety improvements, which included shoulder widening and highway grade changes. HDR was responsible for performing a traffic study, preparing construction and final traffic signing plans, and a Structure Selection Report for one 120-foot long bridge and a concrete box culvert. The bridge will be replaced with a new structure, and the box culvert will be extended to accommodate the new wider highway cross section. Colorado Dept. of Transportation (CDOT), CDOT R1 South 1-25 - Task 3, Castle Rock, CO. Staff Engineer. I IDR was approved to provide services to improve 1-25 South. This project involves completing the design of 1-25 from Meadows to 5th Street, Plum Creek improvements, Plum Creek Parkway bridge design, and other miscellaneous structures and drainage tasks. Town of Castle Rock, Castle Rock Liggett Road Extension, Castle Rock, CO. Project Engineer. HDR is designing a 100-foot railroad bridge to act as an underpass for the extension of Liggett Road. This job is being fast -tracked to ensure that construction can coincide with the design of South 1-25, so that CDOT can eliminate the need to construct a shoofly for the railroad. Preliminary design is expected to be completed by early June of 2004. Work includes assistance with gaining railroad approval and coordination with the PLC. Colorado Dept. of Transportation (CDOT), CDOT R3 Eagle Airport Interchange - Eagle -Vail, CO. Bridge Engineer. I IDR was selected by the Colorado Department of "Transportation to provide preliminary and final design services for a new interchange and connector road that will provide a direct connection from 1-70 to the Eagle County Airport. The design is to relocate eastbound I- 70 to the north and construct a new diamond interchange. Cripple Creek & Victor Mine, SH 67 Feasibility Study and Relocation. Project Engineer. Design engineer for a 1,200400t long, five -span continuous welded steel plate girder bridge for the Cripple Creek and Victor Gold Mining Company. Work involved all aspects of steel plate girder design including design of cross frames, lateral bracing, bolted field splices and determination of girder camber and deck elevations. Federal Highway Administration CFLHD, Hoover Dam Bypass (Phoenix Office), Boulder City, NV. Engineer Staff. Responsible for the preparation of a type selection report for this proposed 900-foot long bridge on relocated US 93, near the Hoover Dam in northwest Arizona. The bridge crosses a wash in the Arizona desert, is 170 feet above the ground at its highest point and lies on a horizontal curve. Various structure types were identified and evaluated in the type selection process. Structure types included simple span prestressed concrete girders, spliced precast girders, steel plate girders and cast -in -place post tensioned box girders. Different span configurations were studied for each of the superstructure alternatives. Preliminary concepts for substructure design were also a part of the type selection process. Education Professional Registration Years of Experience Master of Science, Civil Engineering, Purdue Professional Engineer, Wyoming, No. 10023 10 years University, 1995 Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, California St U Long Beach, 1992 H D R One Company I Many Solutions Ii R Jane E. Donovan, P.E. { T Ms. Jane Donovan has extensive experience in structural engineering on a large variety of rolect types. She has been responsible for structural design as well as documentation and client interaction. 1 Circle/Lake Interchange Complex, Colorado Springs, CO. Assisting in the development of design and construction contract documents for this key interchange complex. The current interstate bridge creates a severe bottleneck on Circle Drive. There are inadequate turn lanes on Circle Drive and Lake Avenue and, inadequate ramp lanes, narrow sidewalks, and a deteriorating pedestrian overpass. Vehicle and pedestrian traffic currently is very heavy and is expected to increase considerably with continued development around the World Arena. The solution is to rebuild this interchange to provide additional turn lanes and improve safety. Design includes a new pedestrian overpass. City of Westminster, Westminster 112th Avenue Widening & Reconstruction, Westminster, CO. Senior IEngincer. HDR provided preliminary design for the reconstruction and widening of 1 12th Avenue from Sheridan Boulevard to Federal Boulevard. The overall project included widening and improving 1.6 miles of an urban corridor from various cross sections to a consistent four lane urban arterial. It also included replacement of the bridge over Big Dry Creek to provide 100-year flood capacity, upgrading traffic signals at several intersections, and parking lot modifications at the Front Range Community College. Colorado Dept. of Transportation (CDOT), CDOT R3 Eagle Airport Interchange - Task 1, Eagle -Vail, CO. Senior Engineer. HDR was selected by the Colorado Department of Transportation to provide preliminary and final design services for a new interchange and connector road that will provide a direct connection from 1-70 to the Eagle County Airport. The design is to relocate eastbound 1-70 to the north and construct a new diamond interchange. Western Water Consultants, Inc., WYDOT Robertson Road Bridge Improvements (WWC), Casper, WY. Staff Fngincer. HDR designed a three span, steel plate girder bridge over the North Platte River. This highly visible bridge incorporates architectural features to enhance the local setting, including wide pedestrian friendly sidewalks, bridge lighting and parabolically haunChed girders. Northern Engineering Services Inc, Northern Engineering - 1-25 Bridge Design, Loveland, CO. Project Mlanagcr. This project includes the conceptual design of a structure that will carry 1-25 over a new roadway to service traffic in this new development. Considerable attention will be toward the phasing of construction on this corridor carrying large volumes of traffic between Denver and Fort Collins. SH 50 Widening, Southeast of Grand Junction, CO. Structural Engineer. Structural engineer for two bridge replacements and bikeway rehabilitation. Required design of three concrete box culverts and design of extensions to two existing concrete box culverts. The overall project involves the preliminary and final design of 5.6 miles of a four -lane roadway section. Trimark Communities, Trimark UPRR Pedestrian Grade. Project Manager. HDR was selected to design a pedestrian bridge over the UPRR meeting the requirements of the City of Fort Collins, the UPRR and the PUC. This job includes assistance through construction. Town of Castle Rock, Castle Rock Liggett Road Extension, Castle Rock, CO. Project Manager. HDR is designing a 100-trot railroad bridge to act as an underpass for the extension of Liggett Road. Thisjob is being fast -tracked to ensure that construction can coincide with the design of South 1-25, so that CDOT can eliminate the need to construct a shoofly for the railroad. Preliminary design is expected to be completed by early June of 2004. Work includes assistance with gaining railroad approval and coordination with the PUC. South 1-25 Design, CDOT Region 1 - Castle Rock, CO. Railroad and Structure Project Manager. This job includes design engineering for a major highway reconstruction, highway bridges, railroad track and bridge, interchange design, drainage, retaining walls, sound barriers, right of way management, public involvement and environmental services for 16 miles of 1-25 from Lincoln Avenue south through Castle Rock to Douglas Lane. Education Master of Science, Civil Engineering, University of Wyoming, 1991 Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, University of Wyoming, 1988 Professional Registration Professional Engineer, Colorado, No. 32282, 1997 H D R One Company I Many Solutions Years of Experience 17 years Tammy C. H e f f r o n, P. E. Ms. Tammy Ileffron has specialized experience in the design and construction of varied bridge structures. Her experience includes designing, checking, and rating precast, pre -stressed concrete, post -tensioned concrete, and steel girder bridges. Tammy has designed structures for a wide range of terrain ranging from mountainous areas such as Aspen and Guanella Pass to urban areas such as Georgetown and downtown Denver. City and County of Denver and CDOT Region 5, Highland Pedestrian Bridge, Denver, CO. Bridge Engineer. Modeled and checked the triple arch truss and deck structure of the main span. Structural design and detailing of the elevated approach span. The post -tensioned concrete slab of the approach span is irregular in shape and supported by abutments and the main arch's foundations. City and County of Denver, Speer Boulevard Bridge Replacement, Denver, CO. Bridge Engineer. Structural design of the approach spans and substructures for these three -span, adjacent bridges. The approach spans consist of steel, plate girders. Both the approach spans and the center, tied -arch span are supported by rigid -frame, concrete piers. Central Federal Lands Highway Administration, 7th Street Bridge and Guanella Pass, Georgetown, CO. Structural Engineer. Structural engineer of record on precast concrete box girder bridge over Clear Creek in Georgetown. A 'limber Bridge Rail was incorporated into the plans to increase the overall bridge aesthetics. The Phase I improvements to Guanella Pass include precast concrete and steel plate box culverts and soil nail, MSE, and rockery retaining walls. Ames Construction Inc, Intrawest Resort Development Group Snowmass Base Village (Ames), Snowmass Village, CO. Bridge Engineer. HDR designed two bridges for a ski development in Snowmass Village. The two bridges consist of a single span vehicular bridge over a ski back trail and a two span skier bridge over a local road and a ski back trail. USDA Forest Service, Forest Service R2 2004 IDIQ - Task 2: Bridges - Warm Springs No. 3, Porcupine Creek, Sand Creek No. 1, Ditch Creek No. 3, Quayle Creek, Crystal River No. 5. Bridge Engineer. HDR has designed bridge replacements and rehabilitations as part of a five year IDIQ contract with the Forest Service. These bridges tend to be small s'Iructures but cover a wide variety of structure types, materials and details. The scope generally includes a Structural Selection Report, final design, and development of a PS&E package. Work accomplished to date includes a variety of bridge types (steel, concrete, timber) in several states, including Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota. CDOT Region 2, SH 105 over Dirty Woman Creek. Structural Engineer. LRFD design of a single span, steel, plate girder bridge. Structural design check of cast -in -place concrete, cantilever retaining wall on piles. Colorado Department of Transportation Region 1, SH 285 Phases 4 & 5, Aspen Park & Conifer, CO. Bridge Engineer. Structural design of five bridges and associated retaining walls along SH 285 through Aspen Park and Conifer. Four of the bridges are single span, precast concrete, box girder bridges supporting 1 ft. - 6 inches of earth beneath S11 285 to prevent ice from forming on the roadway in the winter. The fifth bridge is a two span, precast, bulb -tee bridge with a 59-degree skew. Various Bridge Design Checks. Bridge Engineer. Structural design check of several bridges including: Tichack, deck arch truss bridge over Maroon Creek in Aspen; I-25 over Uintah and Fontanero - post -tensioned concrete, box girder bridges; 1-25 over Pine Creek - steel, plate girder, slant -leg bridge; I-70 Brighton Blvd. Phase 4 - post -tensioned, cast -in -place concrete girder bridges; Widening of 92nd Ave over US 36 - precast, prestressed concrete, box girder bridge; US 36 over the Big "Thompson River - steel, plate girder bridge; and several precast, prestressed concrete bridges. Education Master of Science, Civil Engineering — Structures, Purdue University, 1996 Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Lehigh University, 1994 Professional Registration Professional Engineer: Colorado - #34323 Utah - #5614177-2202 Years of Experience 11 years H D R One Company I Many Solutions Mark A. Sawyer, C . C . P Mr. Mark Sawyer has experience in regional, comprehensive, economic development and transportation planning, geographic information system analysis, and land use/transportation site design. fie has directed a wide variety of studies and plans including major land use and transportation planning efforts. Mark's ability to bring divergent views together through creative facilitation techniques has earned him awards from the Denver Regional Council of Governments, Environmental Protection Agency, and Colorado Department of I Icalth. Mark understands how to develop public/private partnerships and is a Certified Charrette Planner. City of Ovid, Three Bears Courthouse Complex Preservation and Reuse Plan, Ovid, NY. Project Director. Responsible for securing funding and planning for the reuse of a historic courthouse complex as part of a main street revitalization effort. The plan called for the integration of public, non-profit, and private uses in an historically sensitive manner that would ensure retention of the County's dual -shire status. City of Casper, Caser East Belt Loop Corridor Study, Casper, WY. Task Manager. Coordinated public outreach and public involvement, analyzing land use for the study to select the route for a new 5-mile bypass for the Wyoming Department of Transportation. The public involvement approach was designed to share information in a collaborative style and allow the public to select a preferred route for the state highway bypass. 'The carefully crafted public outreach allowed the community to ultimately select an undisputed route in this very controversial project. City of Twin Falls, 2nd Century Plan, Twin Falls, ID. Project Manager. A series of public meetings, community workshops, informal public open houses and formal public meetings to encourage public involvement were used to prepare the plan. "The plan focuses on redevelopment, land use, transportation, beautification, neighborhoods, pedestrian and bicycle issues, recreation, and regional coordination. The plan is unusual in that it considers development of the city over a 100-year period to ensure that issues are addressed, as development occurs over the next 20 years so as not to unreasonably limit or increase the cost of development in the long-term. The plan identifies a detailed and elaborate vision using a unique collaborative visioning process. City of Laramie, Turner Tract Area and Office Park Economic Development Plan, Laramie, WY. Project Director. Responsible for organizing and planning for the development of a 268-acre municipally owned tract and surrounding area. "The Turner Tract Area Plan is a framework for strategic actions that will establish the Turner Tract area as the communitys major office employment center. The plan is intended to guide future development of a one -square mile area as a human -scale, multi - modal, live -work district anchored by civic spaces and buildings. The plan was developed, adopted and implemented in three months. As a result of the plan and negotiations with the CEO of Mountain West Farm Bureau, the city was able to retain 125 jobs, develop a new recreation center, and ice arena. Town of Montrose, Montrose County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Plan, Montrose, CO. Project Manager. Responsible for overseeing this complex comprehensive plan update. The process was designed to consider the wide range of citizen opinion and the diversity of areas in the County. The planning process utilized community visioning workshops to explore the concepts and ideas most appropriate to the community, area by area. Strategies to preserve farm and ranclrl land and maintain the areas quality of life were of particular concern. City of Laramie, Laramie Comprehensive and Transportation Master Plan, Laramie, WY. Project Director. Responsible for leading the community through a process of developing a strategic vision for the community and addressing (land use, transportation and growth -related issues. "The project included defining goals, objectives, and strategies as the framework for a growth management, economic investment and redevelopment policy. Alternative land use scenarios including infrastructure and public facilities were developed along with multi -modal transportation scenarios. Education Professional Registration Years of (Experience Bachelor of Arts in Geography/Planning, Certified Charrette Planner 19 years University of Montana, Missoula, Montana 1986 H D R One Company I Many S o l u t i o is DANA H. CRAWFORD DEVELOPMENT HISTORY (Proiect Start Dates) 2004 Tomboy Lofts, Red Cliff Lofts, Smuggler Lofts 2003: Jack Kerouac Lofts 2000: Ajax Lofts 1999: Flour Mill Lofts Phase II, Prospect Square 1998: Flour Mill Lofts Phase I, Cooper Flats Condominiums 1992: Acme Lofts 1990: Edbrooke Lofts 1980: Oxford Hotel 1974: Federal Fiber Mills, New Orleans, Louisiana 1965: Latimer Square CIVIC WORK National: Board, National Trust for Historic Preservation, 1972-1981 Board, Project for Public Spaces, 1989-Present Board, Preservation Action, President 1985-1987 Full Member, Urban Land Institute, 1981-Present Honorary Member, American Institute of Architects Colorado: Colorado Historical Society, 1983-Present, Vice President ten years Denver: Board, Denver Art Museum, 1976-1982 Board, Platte Valley Greenway Foundation, 1973-1980 Board, Denver Performing Arts Complex, 1994-1997 Founding Member, Historic Denver, Inc., 1970-1980 Founding Member, Lower Downtown District, Inc., 1984-1992 Chairman, Downtown is the City Program, 1990-1991 Advisory, Denver Center for the Performing Arts, 1984-1990 Member, Mayor's Housing Task Force, 1991 EDUCATION University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas Monticello College, Alton, Illinois Harvard -Radcliffe, Cambridge, Massachusetts — Business Administration Program RELEVANT URBAN NEIGHBORHOODS PROJECTS Prospect Place Village, Central Platte Valley A new urban village, located just west of Coors Field in the historic district of the Central Platte Valley. The Village encompasses 5.5 acres of land zoned to create a mixed -use residential/commercial neighborhood with special emphasis on the landscaping as well as the European designed pedestrian plaza. 1998-2001: Flour Mill Lofts —Phase I and Phase II, 2000 Little Raven Street The Flour Mill was the first new housing in Denver's Central Platte Valley. The former "Pride of the Rockies" mill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. The three original silos on the north side are incorporated into unique round rooms. 1991: Market Center, Market Street between 16th and 17th Avenues Market Center is a 121,000 square foot office complex located in the heart of Lower Downtown Denver. The space within the building is imaginatively designed with an emphasis on natural brick surfaces and exposed wooden beams. Antique doors, light fixtures and bathroom fixtures have been used throughout the building. Larimer Square Introduced to Denver in May 1965. Larimer Square in the 1400 block of downtown's historic Larimer Street grew gradually as financing became available. Retail shops, galleries, restaurants and fashionable offices emerged to create a destination landmark recognized nationally for its innovative redevelopment of downtown property. The original ownership group sold the Square in 1986. talkeholder Issues . . Fpft Collins 0!des1 ndastry Ranchway Feeds Al tfill It VFLOV Historic Fabric .. . 1 Mike Freeman Local Solutions Group Mr. Freeman works with top municipal officials and their staff on a variety of projects and programs that enhance a government's competitive position, operations, and management structures. As a former city manager and top manager in public organizations in Colorado and Oregon, Mr. Freeman has a thorough understanding of local government functions. Mr. Freeman is consulting and has consulted with various local governments, assisting them in conducting community technology assessments, developing business plans, strategic plans, economic competitiveness studies, privatization studies, and consolidation of governmental functions. Project Manager, City of Arvada, CO Strategic Plan and Business Plan Development. The City of Arvada is in the process of developing an overall strategic framework for the City that will guide the development of department and operational specific business plans. This project will result in the development of 12 business plans for all departments within the City. To date, three business plans have been completed, for Information Technology, Finance and Human Resources. Project Manager, Town of Milliken, CO Public Works & Utilities Business Plans. The focus of this plan is to create a long term operations and maintenance and capital improvement program utilizing asset management principles. Project Manager, City of Littleton, CO Community Development Department Business Plan. Mr. Freeman led its Community Development Department through a business planning process that is focused heavily on process improvement and inter -departmental collaboration. Project Manager, City of Thornton, CO Transportation Mobility Organization (TMO) Business Plan. Project is to review and refine an existing business plan for its Transportation Mobility Organization whose goal is to secure state and federal funding for significant North Metro Denver transportation and transit projects. Education Masters of Public Administration, George Washington University, 1991 Bachelor of Arts, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1989 Professional Endeavors Local Government Solutions Group 2004-present HDR Management Consulting 2001-2004 Innovation Groups 2000-2001 City of Ashland, OR 1998-2000 City of Thornton, CO 1991-1998 Public Technology, Inc. 1991 International City/County Management Association 1989-1991 Project Manager, City of Fort Collins, CO Finance Department Business Plan. Project to develop an overall business plan for its Finance Department. This business planning process is in the initial phases at this time. Project Manager, City of Santa Rosa, CA Strategic Consulting — Telecommunications/ Intelligent Transportation System. Project for an assessment and implementation for the City's advanced transportation system. This project will involve performing a telecommunications assessment for the community and development specific recommendations for funding and implementing the overall system Project Manager, Town of Georgetown, CO Asset Management Program. Project to develop an asset inventory so that the Town can properly finance and maintain its various utilities assets. This project involves performing an asset assessment and valuation and GIS mapping. Project Manager, Town of Castle Rock, CO Utilities Comprehensive Infrastructure Solutions Business Plan. Project to complete a business plan for its water and wastewater utilities. The Town has recently designated these operations as enterprise funds. The business plans include operations, capital, rate structure, IT, HP, and support services. The business plan is focused on resolving operational pressures related to growth, development of new tools and approaches for efficient operations, and development of financial management methodologies. haqRichard B . Thornton , P . E Mr. Thornton is a project engineer and project manager with 13 years of experience in planning and design of urban stormwater systems, wastewater and combined sewer collection systems, and potable water systems. His experience includes computer modeling, computer aided design, design and preparation of construction drawings, cost estimating, specifications, and construction oversight. t h Specialized storm drainage experience Rich brings includes basin master planning and urban stormwater analysis and design including treatment, street capacity, inlet sizing, storage and conveyance systems. Open channel and closed conduit flow hydraulics, floodplain determination, and H&H computer modeling including EPA-SWMM, XPSWMM, MIKI:-I 1, StormCAD, HY8, HEC-2 and HEC-RAS are additional areas of experience. Urban stormwater quality modeling with XPSWMM and regional and site -specific stormwater treatment facility and detention pond design are areas in which Rich has experience as well. City of Evans, 37th Street Storm Drain Improvements, Evans, CO. Project Manager/Project Engineer. I IDR was selected for prcdesign and final design for improvements to the 37th Street storm drain outfal] and conveyance system. Project activities include H&I I modeling with CUHP and XPSWMM; developing improvement alternatives; preparation of construction drawings, specifications and cost estimates. The prcdesign phase included model construction based on the City's GIS and developing system improvements throughout the entire basin. Project issues included flat topography, numerous existing utilities, and minimal cover over the existing storm drain system, Urban Drainage & Flood Control District, UDFCD Happy Canyon - Phase II, Parker, CO. Project Manager. Project involved a regional drainage improvement project along Happy Canyon Creek. The project scope covers three primary tasks: I ) preparation of construction documents for the Dogwood Avenue crossing of Happy Canyon Creek, 2) design of bank stabilization improvements upstream of the Dogwood Avenue crossing, and 3) preliminary design of drainage improvements along 4th Avenue, tributary to Happy Canyon Creek. Work elements include H&H analysis using CUHP and HEC-RAS; preparation of drawings, specification and construction cost estimating; bid and construction phase services. This project is currently on -going. City of Fort Collins, The Ponds at Overland Trail, Fort Collins, CO. Project Engineer. Design of stormwater conveyance and regional detention associated with a 40-acre residential development project. Storm sewers and open channels were designed to convey on -site and off -site flows through a series of in -line detention ponds. Detention design elements included routing flows through multiple ponds, optimum storage volumes at each pond location, site grading, inlet and outlet configurations, and updating the City's SWMM model for the basin. Additional detention was required to mitigate existing flooding impacts downstream of the project. City of Fort Collins, Utility Service Center, Fort Collins, CO. Project Engineer. Floodplain delineation portion of the site expansion. Project elements included determining storm runoff for an urban watershed using SWMM and estimating the limits of' the floodplain using HEC2. Site development included building construction in the floodplain. HEC2 analysis included an investigation of the effect of construction on the 100-year water surface and floodplain. City of Loveland, Culvert Replacement at Taft Avenue, Loveland, CO. Project Engineer. A fast -track project utilizing trenchless technologies (pipe jacking) for the construction of a 300 If of new culvert replacing a failing 48-inch-diameter culvert. Additional elements included plunge pool energy dissipater, channel stabilization, and site plan preparation. City of Evans, Evans 2004 Combined Design, Evans, CO. Project Engineer. HDR was involved in completing infrastructure related efforts for capital improvements projects for the City of Evans, Colorado. Under this combined delivery contract HDR was responsible for designing over ten infrastructure related projects under a single program. These designs ranged from water master planning, utility installations, and extension of two miles of arterial roadway. Education Professional Registration Years of Experience Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Professional Engineer: 13 years Colorado State University, 1992 Colorado #32948, Oregon #63324 H D R One Company I Many Solutions CCIEDAP3 CCREIEK AWDCCIA` 7,90 INC. T. MICHAEL PHELAN EXPERIENCE Mr. Phelan's education and years of environmental and regulatory compliance experience has facilitated his development of specialized multi -disciplinary skills for projects in mining, industrial and urban developments, corridor assessments, wetland evaluation and restoration, and water developments. Areas of expertise include permitting and project management, wildlife ecology, wildlife impact assessment and mitigation planning, habitat evaluation and enhancement, wetland delineation, vegetation surveys, range ecology, bond determination, report/permit document preparation, literature review, and technical editing. Career accomplishments include authorship of, or technical contribution to: 45 EIS/EA Documents • Over 15D Wetland Delineations/Evaluations • 8 Mine Permit Reviews/Revisions Permit Strategy Development/Preparation for Numerous Projects • W Wildlife Baseline or Monitoring Studies/Technical Sections • 5D Threatened and Endangered or "High Federal Interest" Wildlife Species Studies • Over 100 Wildlife Surveys Emphasizing Big Game, Raptors, Waterfowl, or Upland Game Birds • 32 Wildlife Impact Assessments • 27 Wildlife Mitigation/Habitat Management Plans • 8 Biological Assessments 75 Vegetation Inventories • 3 Ecological Risk Assessments •3 Published Wildlife Manuals (2 for the USFWS and 1 for the Office of Technology Assessment, U.S. Congress) EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS B. A., Zoology, University of California, Los Angeles, 1971 Post -graduate Studies, Biology and Ecology, San Diego State University, 1972-1974 Certified Wildlife Biologist - The Wildlife Society Certified in Habitat Evaluation Procedures (HEP) - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Certified in Black -footed Ferret, Southwestern Willow Flycatcher, Mexican Spotted Owl, and Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse Survey Techniques - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Desert Tortoise Survey and Examination Techniques EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Cedar Creek Associates, Inc. - 1982 to Present Environmental Research and Technology, Inc. - 1976 to 1982 (presently ENSR International) Self-employed Environmental Consultant - 1974 to 1976 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE PERMITTING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT. Mr. Phelan has been actively involved in all phases of permit development. Permitting and management responsibilities have included personnel scheduling and management, strategy formulation, client/agency liaison, regulatory compliance evaluation, subcontractor supervision, cost control, quality assurance, and technical document editing for a variety of projects, including development of, or input to, mine permit applications and NEPA compliance documents (EAs and EISs). WILDLIFE ECOLOGY. Mr. Phelan has completed wildlife studies for a wide range of projects including: hard rock mines, surface and underground coal mines, synfuel developments, corridor analyses, water developments, wetland assessment, abandoned mines, and municipal disturbances. Technical capabilities include: baseline inventories; habitat assessment and restoration; ecological risk assessment, wetland delineation; evaluation of threatened and endangered species populations; wildlife impact assessment and mitigation planning; literature review, and authorship of wildlife technical manuals. Wildlife mitigation plans prepared by Mr. Phelan have emphasized restoration and mitigation for wildlife habitats in desert, rangeland, shrubland, woodland, subalpine, and wetland ecosystems. VEGETATION AND WETLAND ECOLOGY. Technical capabilities in this field include photo interpretation/community mapping; wetland delineation; vegetation inventories, sensitive species surveys; and field measurement of plant density, ground cover, plant composition, and current annual production. Mr. Phelan has participated in the design and establishment of revegetation test plots constructed to determine the effects that season of seeding, slope, species selection, and seedbed material characteristics would have on revegetation success. He also has been involved in soil sampling projects to assess soil characteristics and nutrient levels. Downtown River District,,,',,,,, e.a.e'rr,P,r fa Firm Capability With more than 4,000 employees and 100 offices nationwide, HDR is one of the nation's largest - and most experienced - engineering consulting firms. We have a staff of 80 professionals in Colorado, providing expertise in virtually all areas of design and construction, and offering significant availability. Many of HDR's long-term large projects such as the South I- 25 Corridor design are ending, so many of our staff will shortly be 100% available. We have never failed to deliver qualified personnel when called upon. Computer Resources: HDR's design, drawing and document production is fully compatible with the City's requirements. HDR's design staff is proficient in AutoCAD, ensuring hassle -free sharing of electronic data. We are also proficient in the use traffic analysis software, including the Synchro/SitnTraffic software suite and RODEL. BHA is highly capable in working with computer media. In-house computer capabilities include: • AutoCAD v. 2004- used for drafting • 3D Studio Vis- used for computer simulations • Adobe Creative Suite 2004-Photoshop, Illustrator, In -line design and Corel Draw used for graphic design • Microsoft Project 2003, Word, Excel, and Outlook Relevant Experience Our team can provide the City and the DDA with virtually unlimited services have completed many projects relevant to yours. The table below and the descriptions following the table focus on our team's experience related to the Downtown River District Improvements Project. Project in Sheilli"Corry Study; ♦ ♦" Evans Roadway Design Projects (HDR) Fort Gcljktw Downtown Str (BHA)+ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦" Ft Collins City Office Bldg / Transit Center (BHA) Castle Rook -Perry Street Improvements (HDR) ! Salem Walkway (HDR) Mewson Block (BHA) Westminster 112`h Avenue Improvements (HDR) Robeson Road Bridge (HGR) Lincoln Place (BHA) Windsor Downtown Streetsces (BHA) Quebec Street Roadway Improvements (HDR) Centmrtr Male (BHA) '' ♦ +► ' Casper West Belt Loop Corridor Study (HDR) Gham heetiorR"tmprten�s (HqR} Firm Capability - Page 1 outreach Downtown River District A traffic analysis of Sheridan's Main Street was performed. HDR is currently performing a feasibility study for a new corridor, west of Sheridan, V"yoming. The feasibility study is being conducted in two phases. The purpose of the first phase is to verify, feasibility and determine the purpose and need for the west corridor. Phase 1 includes public involvement, socio economic analysis, and traffic analysis. The public involvement effort includes public meetings, coordination with agencies and local citizens committee, project website, and other public outreach. The socio economic analysis includes developing reasonable future population trends to input into the future traffic model and analyzing current conditions with regard to public access, communit-• cohesion, and downtown businesses to determine the impact a new corridor would have on these issues. The traffic component includes analysis of existing traffic operations along the major street network and evaluating accident data to determine if the existing transportation network included unsafe intersections or streets. Future transportation input data is provided to VNDOT for development of a TransCAD traffic model. Build versus no -build versions of the traffic model are evaluated in order to determine the purpose and need from a traffic operations perspective. If the results of the first phase of the study determine that there is a purpose and need for a west corridor in Sheridan, the study will move on to the second phase. The purpose of the second phase is to identify route alternatives and devise a strategy for the additional studv, design and future construction. Sheridan West Parkway companies. Downtown River IDistrict HDR designed roadway, utility, and stormwater improvements to 374h Street. Construction scheduled to begin this fall. HDR is currently providing the City of Evans with engineering services relating to roadways, storm drainage, wastewater collection and water distribution. 1 IDR has provided planning and design services to resolve c,ipacity problems, address maintenance issues, and extend infrastructure to serve growth. Projects and Ivey activities include: ► Roadway widening and reconstruction through highly developed corridors, ► Storm drainage systems for roadway improvement projects, ► Storm drainage basin planning and final design resolving flooding and capacit} problems, ► Public involvement with a targeted focus to address specific home and business owner issues, ► FInvironmental permitting (COI. 401 and 404) associated with drainage improvements, ► Assistance in preparing grant applications and securing grant fund,, and ► Design of sewer main replacements and new collection mains. These services have been provided by a multi -disciplined team. Each discipline Lid worked closely with City staff to establish baseline objectives for each project, collect critical site data, and develop designs focused on construction cost effectiveness. Through coordination with an emphasis on communication, HDR has been able to complete the requested projects on time and within the City's budgets. Evans Roadway Improvements Client: City of Fort Collins Locotion: Fort Collins, Colorado Services: Streetscape Design Fart Collins Streetscopes R,HA resign has an extended contact with the City of Fort CoNir;s fo! the design of do>vn- rotivr; streets, illustrated in this photo is a photograph of the renovorion of Lrnden Street. Located in a National Histcnc Drstnct, Linden had to be sens?- tiveiy deslgned to it the character of "O';J Town". As a part of this effort, s,dewalA vvere %videned from 9 feet to f 6 reel ar,d on extensive area of ftistoocaify imporYantsandstone paving was inventoried and re- stored The project focus was on ❑rovidinq a coio�huf and invitinq street l.moge as on extension of Old Town Square. Chent: I lie C-Ity of For (--o lies Location: Seryices., Lcfn'isc:a fie ch tctdwe. .Stieetscape FC I ice Building E T, ILI I cl C U :1 11. Fy' C"- C LC", 'c 11 4C`_61 1c.- rro :I, Downtown River District . View of Perry Street Bridge. The Town of Castle Rock wanted to reduce traffic congestion, provide safe and improved access to the historic downtown area, improve pedestrian movement, and improve the aesthetics of the Perry Street. HDR, was contracted to provide final design and construction resident services for the reconstruction, widening„ and extension of Perry Street from Plum Creek Parkway to Fifth Street, and the South Street extension from Wilcox Street to Perry Street. The project provided a new parallel arterial to the Wilcox Street corridor, effectively reducing traffic congestion on Wilcox Street, by creating an alternative north -south street connector over Sellers Gulch. The new roadway fulfilled a key objective for the project: improve safe access to the historic downtown area. The project included an aggressive design schedule and phasing to minimize disruption to local businesses and residents adjacent to the corridor. Aesthetic considerations were an important project element and integration of the design into the downtown urban design master plan was a primary focus. Value engineering early in the project design identified significant construction cost savings and allowed for refinement of the project alignment to enhance landscape opportunities and incorporate a linear park feature along Seller's Gulch. HDR designed a new bridge to carry the Perry Street extension across Sellers, Gulch. The structure is a 120-foot single span pre -stressed I girder bridge between tall abutments supported on steel H piles. Plans were also prepared to modify the existing Wilcox Street Bridge to resemble the new Perry Street Bridge. HDR provided final design of approximately 4,850- foot of urban arterial including signals, water line, storm sewer, pavement marlangs, signing, bridge, channel realignment, landscaping, lighting and construction management. The project required improved signal progression and vehicular movements to obtain► an approximate 40 percent diversion of traffic from the existing route. Perry Street Improvements Downtown River District s 12TH STREET PEDESTRIAN ESPLANADE Salem, Oregon Drawing of proposed 12"' Street Pedestrian Esplanade. IiDR performed roadway at -grade railroad crossing improvements and parallel walkway design for three roadway/railway grade crossings in the Salem area (Marion Street, Center Street, and Mill Street). The parallel walkway was developed to address trespasser concerns along 12th Street and UPRR. Completed construction documents for Phase I of project from Center Street to north of Marion Street to (MOT Rail offices and a tN1pc, size and location study for the proposed Mill (;reek Pedestrian Bridge. ll Street Grade Crossing, Salem: Work for this task order included site survey, bus stop and parking relocation, design speed analyses, mid -block crosswalk design, PS&F development, and stakeholder meeting attendance. Market Street Grade Crossing, Salem: The preliminary engineering work for this task order included site survey, bus stop and parking relocation, PS&F, development, design speed analyses, and stakeholder meeting attendance Salem Walkway 351 � h° r • Linden Street -351 It NNilliam C. Scars Itcar 351 C Rear `THIS BUILDING WAS LIMIT IN 19SR RY (.ARE TROSTEL WHO HAD BEEN A ff PARTNER IN A CATTLE RANCH WIIH HIS TWO BROTHEHS IN CAODOA. COIORAOO AFTER LEAVING THE RANCH HE WAS IN THE HARDWARE NOSINESS IN GHEELEY AND RUSHNEIE, NLBRASHA HEFORE SETTLING IN FORT COILINS. THE UNION PACIFIC RARROAD PROVIDED HIM WITH AN INEXPENSIVE 50YE AR LEASE UNDER A PROGRAM TO WITH BUSINESSES THAT UTILIIED RAILROAD TRANSPORT. MR. TR05TEL OPENED THIS } LIINIBFRYARD ON OCTOBER 24. 1929, THE DAY THE STOCK s MARKET CRASHED. BLACK THURSDAY. e pre •• Historic Fabric .. . 1 Client: City of Fort Collins Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Services: Sign Design, Urban Design Transit Center BHA worked with Alier-Lingle Architects and the City o' Fort Coiiins to develop a muitimodal Franslt Facility wi,*hin Downtow•n Fort Collins. The site design was driven by the aesthetics of the CAS freight depot that is the hub of this new transit center The depor's historic choracter and motenais were drown into the site through a brick roforwnode and bus shelters alone with ornamental povers. To break up the formoiism, BHA introduced plantings to accent the unique patterns (.reoted by the unduieting bus stail's as well as introducing contemporary custon) srgnage Wirt) a whimsical transit rherne. Client: RB+B Architects Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Seirvices: Site and Landscape Design Maws©n Block Mawson Block is a mixed use development including office, commercial, and condominiums. Situated in the historic Old Town area of Fort Collins, Colorado, BHA utilized a combination of historic and modern detailing in the site and landscape design. The three buildings surround a narrow private courtyard which is used by the tenants of the buildings. Sweeping paving patterns were designed to soften the lines of the courtyard and to provide interest. Cobble -stone pavers were chosen to complement the historic quality of the buildings and the Old Town area. The intimate scale of the courtyard was enhanced by providing flower pots planted with colorful annuals and perennials. Downtown River District i�twslr>.014ds Improvements made during the 112th Avenue Widening and Reconstruction project included a bridge across Big Dry Creek and a pedestrian bridge. HDR provided preliminary design for the reconstruction and widening of 112th Avenue from Sheridan Boulevard to Federal Boulevard. The overall project included widening and improving 1.6 miles of an urban corridor from various cross sections to a consistent four -lane urban arterial. It also included replacement of the bridge over Big Dry Creek to provide 100-year flood capacity, upgrading traffic signals at several intersections, and parking lot modifications at the Front Range Community College. A pedestrian bridge near the site was incorporated to improve bike path access along the Big Dry Creek Trail. In addition to the preliminary design, HDR provided final design plans for a segment from Sheridan Boulevard to Stuart Street. This involved the widening to a four lane urban arterial with dedicated acceleration and deceleration lanes at key intersections. Specific design elements included a new bridge over Big Dry Creek, a box ci_dvert for Cottonwood Creek under Stuart Street, a temporary detour and maintenance of traffic plans, storm drainage and channel modifications to Big Dry Creek and Cottonwood Creek Roadway improvements included curb, gutter and sidewalk, landscaping in front of the existing residential development, Signal modification at Stuart and 112th and fencing for the open space, pedestrian/bike path and bridge over Big Dry Creek Utility coordination and relocations included Xcel Energy, AT&f, Qwest and ICG. Westminster 112`h Avenue Improvements recreational use. Downtown Fiver D strIO , Robertson Road Bridge was designed to be a landmark in the city and an invitation to pedestrian use. This project involved roadway improvements and the replacement of a structurally deficient bridge crossing; the North Platte River in Casper, Wyoming. HDR performed the bridge design work as a subcxmsultant for WWC Rngineering. The new bridge is a three span structure, 388 feet in length. The superstructure is constructed of six composite welded steel plate girders. The girders are fabricated from Grade 50 weathering steel to save on painting costs and to minimize long-term maintenance. The girders are also haunched (made deeper) at the pier locations to enhance the bridge's appearance. Design of the bridge included consideration of stream flow and ice forces on the piers in addition to the other more typical design loads. Lach pier is founded on 48-inch diameter drilled caissons, which extend into the bedrock below the river bottom. This bridge also utilizes integral abutments to avoid potential problems with leaking expansion joints. Because the North Platte River is heavily used in .his area, the new bridge has only two piers in the water (as compared to 10 for the existing structure). A reduction in the number of piers adds beauty to this stretch of river, makes the river safer for boaters and other river users and greatly reduces the potential for debris accumulation. The new bridge is intended to be a landmark in the city and an invitation to pedestrian use. TO this end, the bridge features wide sidewalks, overlook platforms with benches, decorative pedestrian railing and bridge lighting. Robertson Road Bridge Architect rendering The City of Loveland, with the goal of revitalizing the downtown area, invited interested developers to submit re -development proposals for a full city block in the heart of downtown Loveland. The O'Connor Group, having a particular interest in downtown re -development projects, formed a team with Meeks + Partners Architects and BHA Design to create a vision for this mixed use project. The four story building will provide high -end retail/commercial spaces, 200 apartments units, and will be constructed on top of a 300-car parking structure. BHA is responsible for the design of all outdoor spaces including the urban streetscope and the central courtyard. Client: The O'Connor Group Location: Loveland, Colorado Services: Urban Design and Planning Lincoln Place Cheat: City of Windsor tocaitron: Windsor, Colorado Servuces: Streetscape Design Windsor Downtown Many people in the Town of Windsor, Colorado feel a vibrant downiown can tell a visitor o lot about community. And because of this, Tne Town contracted with BIIA Design to create a streetscsooe plan creating a pedestrian friendly environment while maintaining a rural, classic character. The pan included pedestrian and traffic safety issues, a ,Main Street traffic management strategy, along with on inviting strectscape theme. Tnc design included ornamental paving, curb bulb -outs, interlocking pavement, brick -banding at intersections, pedestrian crosswalk paving, ornamental pedestrian lights, and themed bicycle racks, trash receptacles and benches. Unique aspects of this project were the formation of the Old Town Restoration Cornrnittee who helped guide the design process and ""r' M also feud efforts to establisn o Special Irnprovement District to •� assist in funding streeiscaoe enhancements. '*+�r Downtown P iv r i istric l f Will ry Nu+nrr fe> SJW'y "dP HDR provided traffic operations analysis, access management and traffic signal design for the Quebec Street Widening project. HDR provided traffic analyses and traffic signal design services for the infrastructure improvements of Quebec Street. HDR's responsibilities included traffic operations analyses for all street intersections, access management considerations, accident analyses, public involvement, and traffic signal design. This project was a joint venture between CDOT, Arapahoe Countv, and the City and County of Denver (CCI )). HDR's work on this project is being tailored to meet the requirements of each agency. One of the primary issues of this project was integrating the interests and design standards of CDOT, the County, and CCD. At times, these interests were divergent, but HDR worked with appropriate representatives from each agency to establish a resolution to these issues. A]so of importance was the gathering of public input and disseminating of information relevant to the project. Quebec Street Widening ':anted ofon,,; US 34 i — Lcwe.;=d' � o!omdc-" Ala,iy pcopI S,n(,�(, cc I N,qhvvcry 34 the to Rocky Alountum -N0tw)'10.: Pcv-( As such, :' was n'.Oo'farlt to, the des:cm to !efiect u "R-)cky 61 ?A wo?ked with AJ- G A?ch!+r,cts irl deve.;OpInq *he !-,Ioster p6n fol th's center Client: McWhinney Enterprises Location: Loveland, Colorado Services: Master Planning, Site Design Centerm Morketploce riy 10 Yr v J 1411.11 Downtown River District ll GifMG _ T 0 i iD C WEST BELT LOOP hojett ABe natives 1� Various alternatives for the Corridor Study were presented to the public. HDR completed the West Belt Loop Corridor Study for the Wyoming Department of Transportation in Casper, Wyoming. This 12 square mile corridor includes a variety_ of land uses: residential, agricultural, vacant rural land, industrial, and commercial development. The purpose of the study was to determine the need and potential route for a western bypass to the City of Casper connecting Wyoming State Highway 220 and [IS Highway 20-26. The study included an analysis of existing traffic within Casper to determine the need for a kVest Belt Loop. band use and socio-economic forecasts were used to develop a regional traffic model to provide traffic projections for the year 2020. In addition, a truck origin and destination survey was completed to model existing truck traffic that would divert onto a new West Belt Loop. Within the corridor, the study included an analysis of terrain, access, land use, wildlife, potential environmental contamination, utilities, ;md wetlands. Due to the controversial nature of the study, a significant public involvement program was developed. The program included workshops with a citizen's steering committee, meetings with the Casper NIPO, City Council briefings, press releases, newsletters, and public hearings. In order to obtain citizen comments, an email address specifically for the project was established. The study resulted in an L?nvironmental Assessment (1,,A) that recommended a limited access highway be built within the corridor as the preferred alternative that satisfied the purpose and need of the project. The FA addressed all environmental impacts associated with the preferred alternative including land use, sccio-economics, impacts to residences, traffic, noise, air quality, water quality, wetlands, wildlife and fisheries, vegetation, floodplain, and historic preservation. The project corridor included several hazardous waste sites. The FA addressed remediation of the sites impacted and mitigation measures. In addition, the preferred alternative impacted 4(() properties. The proposed alignment crossed the Oregon Trail, which is considered a landmark of national historic significance. A 4(f) statement was prepared in order to address the impacts, discuss the avoidance alternatives, and propose mitigation measures. Casper West Belt Loop Corridor Study Downtown River District M Pia Improvements to Chambers & lliff included additional turn lanes, traffic signal modification, and drainage improvements. HDR completed a multi -year contract with the City of Aurora to provide non -project specific general engineering services. I [DR has completed numerous engineering tasks, including: Utility replacement Intersection widening Traffic signal design 1 Drainage design Roadway reconstruction Below are some of the projects HDR completed for the City. HDR designed intersection improvements at Chambers and Iliff. The level Of service at the intersection was improved by adding an eastbound left turn lane and a northbound right turn lane. Traffic signals were upgraded and drainage modifications were made to accommodate the improvements. HDR prepared construction plans and specifications per the City's instructions, and also coordinated approval through ClllOT to meet Federal TIP funding requirements. The Aurora Fence Replacement Program involves the replacement of existing neighborhood wood fences along busy arterials with 8-foot high masonry walls for noise abatement and improved aesthetics. Neighborhoods were given the choice of four different approved masonry wall styles. HDR's responsibilities included wall layout, foundation design, design of reinforced masonry, cost estimates, development of preliminary and final plans, and construction observation. Public involvement was .in important part of the project allowing for resident concerns and questions to be addressed early during the design phase of the pro ect. HDR participated with public involvement, including facilitating meetings and presentations with the City and homeowners. Job Order Engineering (Chambers & Iliff) Catrvs�t far. Ckra+qua r r ortunities .. . 1 Downtown River District References Evans Roadway Improvement Projects Mr. Earl Smith, P.E. City of Evans 1100 37th Street Evans, CO 80620 (970) 475-1110 Sheridan West Parkway Kevin McCoy Wyoming Dept. of Transportation 5300 Bishop Boulevard Cheyenne, WY 82009 (307) 777-4178 Robertson Road Bridge Mr. Paul Huck, P.E. Wyoming Dept. of Transportation 5300 Bishop Boulevard Cheyenne, WY 82009 (307) 777-4046 Firm Capability - References Availability This section outlines how HDR manages staff workload, presents our schedule for the Downtown River District Improvements project, and outlines our commitment to the City and the DDA. Foremost among the reasons that HDR elected to open an office in Fort Collins was the establishment of a long-term working relationship with the City. Our office is located just two blocks away from the City's offices and just two doors from the DDA's office. This ensures that our project manager, John Seyer will be readily available to meet with tiou when the need arises. BHA is an established local Fort Collins design firm that has been located in the community for 12 yars. We live and work in Fort Collins and are readily available to quickly respond to project needs. We have already verified that the resources needed and presented in this proposal for the Project are available. To ensure that we can meet the needs of the City and the DDA throughout the course of this project and that we have allocated those resources appropriately and efficiently, we use resource loaded MS Project schedules and HDR's web -based WorkPlan program. MS Project is an efficient tool for managing schedules, particularly when staff assignments are made on a task basis (a.k.a. resource loading). Staffing requirements are easily identified and can be tracked as project schedules and tasks are modified to meet specific needs. WorkPlan is a company- wide database of projects and assigned staff where workload is tracked on an office and a companywide basis. As schedules are tracked in MS Project, WorkPlan is continually updated to determine the impacts on individual workloads. Based on this information, critical path schedules can be evaluated with respect to available resources and adjustments can be made as necessary to ensure that project schedules are met. In addition, our project manager can adjust staffing allocations as necessary, tracking project progress and making adjustments as needed to ensure continued compliance with scheduling requirements. u 11, Ed'< _ r9w.rt�: rook ii�p MS Project combined with WorkPlan makes sure the right resources are available for your project. JH—y _', cEd ess '� Y [ M1Arip lDa weJ _. ml{�splld,1" 1 "Vl °11 E1,l"'i .ab CF P"J"ts ec Reeervables Reports W Rpl-Uhltes r it L f F, 6 rt i iini Using MS Project and WorkPlan, the critical team members can be freed up as required to continue our commitment to the City and the DDA. These tools allow our project managers to proactively manage the work load of office staff, making sure the right resources are scheduled and available for your Project. Based on this process, availabilities of critical team members for the Downtown River District Improvements project are summarized in the following table. StaffAvail.Staff John Seyer 70% James Adams % Avail. 40% Karen Creamer 10% Rich Thornton 20% Bruce Hendee 15% Dan Allard 10% Angie Milewski 15% Mark Sawyer 30% Availability - Page 1 L ► � k \ � � ; ) § ( ) / } § \ c 2 2 2 2 £ ! ; )to 0 E 2 to to r- ■ / w (D t , r � ) $ ) } 0 J § ) ! £ J Downtown River District r m�a,t,d a.P m�.,r fa Motivation HDWs operating philosophy is to be an expertise -driven national firm, delivering its services through a strong local presence. We see our presence in Fort Collins as an excellent opportunityto employthis philosophy again, as we have done successfully in regional offices across the country. The northern Colorado area continues to prosper, fueled by the desire for families and businesses to make the area a place to live and work With this continued growth comes the need for the services that HDR has been providing to communities for nearly 90 years. Critical to the success of any regional office is the commitment of a sponsor - a passionate advocate if you will - a person with a desire to reside and build a successful business in the community. Project manager, John Seyer, a long-time resident of northern Colorado, brings that motivation to HDR, and HDR has responded by committing resources to our Fort Collins office. What excites our team the most is the opportunity to be a part of the transformation of the River District from what it is today into the Cultural District that the City and the DDA envision for the area. This vision provides the framework for a corridor that embraces the history of this City and the beauty of the Poudre River, while extending the business and social successes of Old Town. What prouder moment could we envision than perusing a museum, catching a show, sharing a breakfast, or simply window shopping throughout this District after being involved in the planning and design that helped redevelop the area. Our team is excited about the prospect of working with the City and the DDA in a collaborative process to deliver the Downtown River District Improvements Project. In our zeal to pursue this project, we met with City staff, DDA staff, and property and business owners. Through these interactions, we have become intimately familiar with the critical issues faced by this project and we are anxious to begin the process of addressing those issues. As Kathleen stated at the pre - proposal meeting, this project will be a true team effort between the City, the DDA, and the selected consultant. This is consistent with Principle 2 of the Downtown Strategic Plan, which states, "The river corridor area presents opportunities for supportive development, which the City and the DDA should remain equally prepared to pursue." We anxiously await the opportunity to be a part of that partnership and to further our relationship with representatives from the City, the DDA, and property and business owners through the evolution of the River District from vision to implementation. The City noted that the completion date of spring 2007 is more than adequate to finish this project and we agree. We have carefully reviewed the project schedule and are frilly committed to delivering the project on time, if not early, and under budget. That pledge comes from your project manager and all team members that we have proposed for this project. Motivation - Page 1 Downtown River District Cost and Work Hours The cost and work hours estimate provided is based on our team's understanding of the project scope, deliverables and level of detail required to meet the project goals. The purpose of this level of effort estimate is to provide further background information regarding our team's project understanding and approach. We understand that, if selected for this project, the scope of work and corresponding level of effort will be refined through discussions with the City and the DDA. This scope refinement may also be done on a task by task basis to allow for the project team to modify the scope for subsequent phases in the project based on knowledge gained and decisions made throughout the course of the project. 1.1 Project Management 120 $ 11,104 $ 603 $ 2,730 $ 14,437 12 Proect Kick off Meet 32 $ 3,412 $ 165 $ 440 $ 4,017 2.1 Sub -total Project Initiation Nfine scope, Project Guide, etc. 152 12 $ 14,516 $ 1,306 $ 768 $ 62 $ 3,170 $ 2,440 $ 18,455 $ 3,809 22 Data Collection and Existing Conditions Evaluation 66 $ 6,362 $ 334 $ 1,420 $ 81116 2.3 Review Pertinent Planning Documents 4 $ 408 $ 20 $ 470 $ 898 2.4 Assemble Public Involvement Plan 12 $ 1,141 $ 61 $ 3,470 $ 4,671 2.5 Assemble Stakeholder Coordination Plan 12 $ 1,141 $ 61 $ - $ 1,201 2.6 QA/QC Reviews 8 $ 694 $ 40 $ 540 $ 1,274 2.7 Stakeholder Meet 16 $ 1,758 $ 84 $ 1,908 $ 3,750 3.1 Sub -total Prepare Project Base Mapping 130 36 $ 12,809 $ 3,468 $ 662 $ 182 $ 10,248 $ 1,975 $ 23,719 $ 5,626 32 Prepare Traffic Stud 88 $ 7,926 $ 440 $ 170 $ 8,536 3.3 Utilities and Storm Water Design Coordination 24 $ 2,639 $ 125 $ - $ 2,764 3.4 Prepare Corridor Alternatives 158 $ 13,892 $ 787 $ 7,180 $ 21,859 3.5 Prepare Conceptual Cost Estimates 28 $ 2,823 $ 143 $ 960 $ 3,926 3.6 Select Preferred Alternative 8 $ 873 $ 42 $ 1,400 $ 2,314 3.7 QA/QC Reviews 16 $ 2,054 $ 86 $ 270 $ 2,410 3.8 Deliverable preparation and submittal 32 $ 3,299 $ 164 $ - $ 3,464 3.9 Dis la /Rende ' /Skreches 2 $ 204 $ 10 $ 2,120 $ 2,334 3.10 Stakeholder Meetings 23 $ 2,502 $ 119 $ 2,716 $ 5,337 4.1 Sub -total Conduct Geotechnical Stud 415 2 $ 39,680 $ 178 $ 2,098 $ 10 $ 16,791 $ 5,000 $ 58,569 $ 5,188 42 Prepare Pre' Level Design Plans 168 $ 14,225 $ 831 $ 4,820 $ 19,876 4.3 Utilities and Storm Water Design Coordination 24 $ 2,639 $ 125 $ - $ 2,764 4.4 Refine Preliminary Level Cost Estimate 28 $ 2,823 $ 143 $ 630 $ 3,596 4.5 Establish Prioritization of Irriprovernents 8 $ 873 $ 42 $ 3,720 $ 4,634 4.6 Outline Specifications 8 $ 915 $ 42 $ 710 $ 1,667 4.7 Framework Plan 46 $ 4,505 $ 234 $ 2,460 $ 7,199 4.8 QA/QC Reviews 12 $ 1,707 $ 66 $ - $ 1,773 4.9 Deliverable preparation and submittal 32 $ 3,299 $ 164 $ 1,035 $ 4,499 4.10 Dis la /Rende /Skteches 0 $ - $ - $ 3,320 $ 3,320 4.11 Stakeholder Meetings 23 $ 2,502 $ 119 $ 2,716 $ 5,337 5.1 Sub -total Pubic Meetings - Conceptual Des' 351 40 $ 33,666 $ 4,161 $ 1,776 $ 206 $ 24,411 $ 3,140 $ 59,852 $ 7,507 5.2 Stakeholder Meetings - Conceptual Design 32 $ 3,181 $ 163 $ 4,500 $ 7,844 5.3 Public Meetings - Preliminary Des' 40 $ 4,161 $ 206 $ 2,570 $ 6,937 5.4 Stakeholder Nketin - Preliminary Design 32 $ 3,181 $ 163 $ 3,420 $ 6,764 5.5 Meetings with Specialty Boards 8Z, Natural Resourres 40 $ 4,161,$ 206 $ 5,260 $ 9,627 Sub -total 184 $ 18,844 $ 943 $ 18,890 $ 38,677 Cost and Work Hours - Page 1 1 Pre ' -Design ... 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