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6. Issue/Challenge: Achieve the proposed schedule for construction in 2009 by proactively coordinating with adjacent
property owners and addressing the right-of-way needs
It is the City's desire to complete the construction in 2009 for the intersection turn lane improvements. In accordance with
CDOT local agency requirements, the right of way, environmental, and utility clearances must be completed to obtain
authorization for project advertisement. We have developed a detailed design schedule that identifies the right-of-way
acquisitions as the critical path to accomplish this goal (Project schedule is located on the preceding page).
PBS&J's approach is to focus our early design efforts on the determination and agreement for the proposed improvements
so that the right-of-way process can begin as quick as possible. We propose to develop conceptual designs and conduct
one-on-one meetings with adjacent property owners within the first two months of the design. Based upon City comments
and public input we will make any agreed upon design modifications and can then begin developing right-of-way plans.
This approach will advance the completion of the CDOT right-of-way plans. It is required that part 1 of the CatEx (CDOT
Form 128) be signed prior to obtaining CDOT authorization to initiate the acquisition process. The environmental studies
will be finalized during the conceptual design phase to meet this schedule.
Phil Mazur with Western States Land Services will be responsible for the right-of-way acquisition and negotiation process.
They offer extensive expertise with CDOT Region 4 providing these services to meet the Federal Uniform Relocation
Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act. These projects include US 287 and Harmony Road Bike Lanes and
1-25 at SH 7 improvements. They will proactively track the process and expedite the process to the extent possible.
B. Understanding and Approach for On -call Contract
1. Issue/Challenge: Providing value-added, cost-effective services
PBS&J adds value to each project through our proven project approach and work planning process that anticipates
problems and allows for innovative solutions. This includes:
• Detailed project scoping involving input from all departments. This sets the foundations for the entire team's
commitment and understanding of the project goals.
• Assigning staff with the appropriate level of experience to each project.
• Obtaining input from experts in each discipline. Our team provides specialists in each area of expertise to obtain a
wide range of ideas from recognized industry leaders to solve each engineering challenge.
• Our internal organizational structure facilitates coordination and communication between groups. This ensures that
the entire team is always aware of key project decisions, status of the schedule, and when resources are needed. This
coordination occurs at weekly team design coordination reviews and group managers meetings.
• Commitment to continuously provide value engineering into each project decision. Our project managers have
numerous years of experience evaluating options.
• Continuous coordination with the City's project manager and staff. It is critical that we review project designs and
studies regularly with staff from the City. This occurs at regularly scheduled progress meeting.
The largest project cost is the construction and maintenance. It is more cost-effective to spend money on the design
development than to pay for modifications during construction. PBS&J provides cost-effective service by placing the
appropriate level of resources at the right time for each project. For example, it is important to have more experienced staff
more heavily involved early in a project when key decisions are being made.
One example of our value engineering and cost-effective services is the South Taft Hill Road project for the City. The
City did not have the funding needed to complete the ultimate four -lane arterial street standard typical section. PBS&J
completed a traffic analysis and determined that improving the Taft Hill and Harmony Road intersection to its ultimate
geometry and constructing a three -lane roadway (two thru-lanes with continuous center turn lane) would provide an
acceptable level of service through a 20-year design period. Ultimate storm drain improvements to address existing flooding
was also cost -prohibitive, and an interim solution was developed that would construct a second trunk sewer in the future.
Coordination and communication between the engineering, traffic, and storm water departments was critical to obtain
consensus and move forward with construction. PBS&J's value-added, cost-effective solution completed the improvements
for $1.6 million (design, construction, and construction administration) versus an anticipated $3.0 million ultimate solution.
2. Issue/Challenge: Incorporating exceptional customer service into all work activities
Responsiveness, trusted advisors, and the ability to provide any potential need are critical to providing exceptional
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customer service to the City. PBS&J provides staff that is experienced in municipal public works projects and are dedicated
to this line of work. Our professionals are available at all times because we know that your needs do not just occur during
normal business hours. We are available to answer questions and provide advice whenever needed.
An example of PBS&J's exceptional customer service is the Kipling and 58th Avenue Intersection Improvements' expedited
grant application to CDOT for the City of Arvada. The application was due by the end of January and Arvada asked PBS&J
to prepare a conceptual design and cost estimates starting on January 1. CDOT awarded Arvada $1.0 million in funding.
We routinely get short -notice assignments from our clients because we are known for exceptional customer service and our
ability to deliver quality products in a timely manner.
3. Issue/Challenge: Incorporating CSS into your project planning and design process
Our team of managers, engineers, and designers has unmatched expertise in the application of CSS. The majority of our
staff has attended training in CSS and/or systematic development of informed consent (SDIC).
Through our previous experience we have developed a proven approach that ensures we incorporate CSS on every
project. Key elements of this include:
• Conduct detailed project scoping to fully understand client goals and expectations
• Develop and apply appropriate design standards and obtain exceptions where appropriate
• Identify project impacts and prepare alternatives to eliminate or minimize these impacts
• Proactively coordinate with regulatory agencies and stakeholders (conduct field reviews as many times as needed)
• Conduct public open house meetings and individual one-on-one meetings
• Use coordination and public/agency input to develop and evaluate alternatives
• Coordinate closely with City project manager to reach agreement on the proposed solution
One example of our proven approach to context -sensitive design solutions is summarized here.
Southeast Arterial Connection Road (SEACR) Final Design for the Town
of Castle Rock. The use of CSS started during the preparation of the
Feasibility Study where the design speed was reduced and the roadway
typical section modified from Castle Rock's Transportation Master Plan
standard. This allowed the roadway to fit more closely within the existing
context or the natural environment, reducing the overall impact. Also,
because wildlife movements were identified by the public as a major
concern, a study was completed and mitigation measures incorporated
into the design. The application of CSS was critical in obtaining consent
from the adjacent property owners for the preferred alignment that was
ultimately adopted by Castle Rock's Town Council. During final design
we met with the Colorado Division of Wildlife and modified the roadway
alignment and location of wildlife crossings, used slope exceptions, and
added retaining walls to enhance wildlife movements.
The new design allowed the roadway to fit
more closely within the natural environment,
enhancing wildlife movement, while reducing
the overall impact
C. Project Cost, Schedule, and Quality Control
Successful project controls must be integrated into the project from the start. Upon notice of selection, we will work with
the City's project manager to prepare a scope of work and design cost. Through our project knowledge gained through
the preparation of their proposal and previous experiences, we will quickly complete the initial scope and cost so that the
overall process is expedited. Immediately upon notice to proceed (anticipated June 2008), PBS&J will prepare a Project
Control Plan that includes the City's project goals, scope of work, budget, quality control plan, and communication
protocol. This plan is distributed to each project team member and reviewed at the internal team kick-off meeting. It is
essential that all team members understand the overall project requirements and their individual responsibilities to ensure
successful completion. For the Intersection Turn Lane Improvements project we have a streamlined team that will work
efficiently and cost-effectively ensuring that the design budget is maintained. To successfully complete this project within
budget, the team will be proactive to control design and construction costs.
1. Design Cost Control
Realistic budgets must be established at the start of each project and then be continuously updated and monitored until
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overall project completion. On a monthly basis (or more frequently if required), Dan Liddle will review the dollars spent
versus the work completed to ensure budget compliance. He will use Oracle, PBS&J's accounting software, to get real-time
reports to monitor budgets. Any potential scope of work change will immediately be discussed with the City to determine a
course of action. In many instances there is additional work on some tasks and less on other tasks. When this occurs we will
modify the budgets accordingly.
Because PBS&J has been through the CDOT local agency process numerous times, we can accurately estimate the
level of effort required and minimize additional effort by completing the work in CDOT format the first time.
2. Construction Cost Control
Our team understands the importance of meeting the overall project budget. At conceptual design and each subsequent
submittal, accurate construction cost estimates will be prepared. Accurate quantities and cost estimates are critical to
control the construction costs and evaluate where design changes can be incorporated to reduce the costs. The project
team has an extensive resource of historical CDOT and City data that will be used to develop unit prices. On this project,
the schedule for the bidding and time frame for construction will be a factor in the competitiveness of contractor bids.
Because it is anticipated that approval to advertise will not be obtained from CDOT until May, it is anticipated that the costs
will be higher than if advertised earlier in the year.
3. Project Quality Control
PBS&J is a proven leader in project and quality controls. An independent survey by Dunn & Bradstreet ranked PBS&J
between "very good" and "outstanding" in quality, total cost, problem responsiveness, and attitude. Our approach is to
proactively address issues and anticipate problems to deliver quality project documents.
Effective work controls are essential to project success. We have in -place,
proven project controls to maintain project quality, budgets, and schedules.
PBS&J's project controls are documented and defined in our Quality
Control and Assurance for Projects (QCAP) Manual. Our QCAP process is
based on the premise that two responsible and qualified individuals, using a
five -step procedure, agree on the correctness of each work product before
it, or dependent documents, are released. As principal in charge, Ken Burns,
PE, will be responsible for quality assurance throughout the project. Quality
control reviews will be completed at each submittal phase prior to any plans
being submitted to the City.
II. Personnel and Availability
A. Introduction
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PBS&J provides the City with a full -service team that will meet any potential need. Our staff has unmatched expertise
in each discipline and have extensive previous working relationships. Dan Liddle, PE, will be PBS&J's project manager
and main point of contact. When task orders are identified, Dan will work with your project manager to determine the
task requirements and identify the most appropriate PBS&J project manager and staff. Ken Burns, PE, Vice President, is
the principal in charge. As PBS&J's transportation division manager, Ken will support Dan by making sure the resources
proposed are available and fully committed to your work assignments. We are completing several projects, including
SEACR final Design, Weld County Road Improvements 2, Lake Mary Road Reconstruction, and South 1-25 Frontage Road
Improvements making all of our proposed staff for the Intersection Turn Lane project available and ready to begin work
immediately.
B. Key Staff
PBS&J has developed a reputation of excellence with the City by providing client -focused, quality, cost-effective, and
responsive service. We are prepared to uphold this reputation by providing you with respected, qualified personnel who
are experts within their respective disciplines. Following the Project Organization chart are the core team members' bins for
the Intersection Improvements project while. Their resumes are located in V. Resumes.
Our project organization is illustrated on the next page. Highlights of our key personnel for the Intersection Turn
Lane Improvements project follow below while brief resumes of the team are included in V. Resumes.
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* Ken Burns, PE
Matt Wessell, PE
Lee Kunselman, PE
Roadway Design
M1s Lee Kunselman, PE
Erik Haugen, El
Sarah Zarzecki, El
Michelle Hanson, PE
Sharlene Shadowen, PE'rsr'
CAD Drafting
& Jon Gellner
Libby Schawo
Audrey Mendelsberg'rsr'
Utility Coordination
Lee Kunselman„ PE
ROW Negotiation
Phil Mazur 'v"'""m ..x°"
Land SurveyingJROW Plans
Michael Lang, PLS Lsn
Landscaping
Linda Ripley, LA NFR"'t°R'
Project Organization
* Dean Klingner, PE I I
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dr Mark Laken
* Dan Liddle, PE
Dave Nemovitz, PE Steve Rogers, PE, CFM
Carrie Wallis, PE Mohan Garakhali, PE, PTOE
Bridee and Structures
Public Involvement
Dave Nemovitz, PE
Ryan Adams
Alex Whitney, PE
Hydrology/Hydraulics
Trail Design
Steve Rogers, PE, CFM
Dave Nemovitz, PE
Don Jacobs, PE
Lee Kunselman, PE
Eric Fuhrman, PE ""'
NEPA Documentation and
Environmental Studies
Carrie Wallis, PE
* Nicolle Kord
Q&E, Wetlands, Weeds)
* Lee Kunselman, PE
5tormwarer Management/NPDES)
Darrel Cornell, PhD ""°""'
(Air (tuallty and Cultural]
Larry Sly, AICP
Wolsc Analysts)
# Mike Kiefer, PE
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Construction Administration
Becky Ware
Lee Kunselman, PE
'All staff are PBS&I employees unless other use noted.
—Staff shoran with a "*" indicates Intersection turn Lane Improvements personnel
Dan Liddle, PE, Project Manager; 70% availability
Geotech n ical/Pavements
Levi Denton'"'," 1
, Bob Laforce, PE
* Mike Kiefer, PE
Traffic
Jamie Archambeau, PE
Mohan Garakhali, PE, PTOE
Elizabeth Stolfus j51i"'
Transportation Planning
Carrie Wallis, PE
Potholing
Brian Lyster (B,11191
Dan has 19 years of experience (seven with PBS&J) with all aspects of transportation improvement
projects including specialized expertise leading municipal design projects throughout Colorado. This
experience includes major arterials roadways and intersection designs for reconstruction and widening of
existing roadways and new roadways on new alignments for numerous municipalities and CDOT. Dan has
completed alternative analyses and conceptual designs to identify and optimize project costs while working
with agencies and affected property owners to facilitate approvals and right-of-way acquisitions. He has a comprehensive
knowledge of City design standards such as LCUASS and has completed projects through the CDOT local agency process.
Dan has also provided engineering support during construction. Selected experience includes:
• Project manager, South Taft Hill Road Improvements Design (Harmony to Horsetooth Road); City of Fort Collins
• Project manager, South First Street (SH 60) and Parish Avenue Intersection Improvements; Town of Johnstown
• Project manager, Arthur Ditch Replacement at Mulberry and Sherwood Streets; City of Fort Collins
• Project manager, Quebec Street over C-470 Roadway and Bridge Widening; Douglas County
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Lee Kunselman, PE, On -call Project Manager/Roadway Design/Utility Coordination/Trail
Design/Construction Administration; 80% availability
Lee is a transportation engineer specializing in roadway design with seven years of experience (three
with PBS&J) in transportation design, study, and construction management of projects for municipalities,
state agencies, and private clients. His experience includes interchange design, roadway improvements,
parking lot design, design for environmental assessments, and construction inspection. Selected experience
includes:
• Project engineer, Fossil Creek Trail under CR 38E; City of Fort Collins
• Project engineer, US 85 Intersection Improvements; CDOT Region 4
• Project inspector, Harmony Road and 1-25 Interchange; CDOT Region 4
• Project engineer, SH 402 Environmental Assessment; CDOT Region 4
Carrie Wallis, On -call Project Manager/NEPA Documentation and Environmental Studies/
_ Transportation Planning; 50% availability
Carrie has ten years of experience (eight with PBS&J) in transportation planning and engineering. Her
experience includes conducting transit and highway corridor studies, environmental analysis, and extensive
public and agency involvement activities and managing environmental studies and NEPA documents on
projects for CDOT Selected experience includes:
• Project engineer, 1-70 East Environmental Impact Statement; CDOT Region 6
• Project engineer, Northern Colorado Truck Mobility/SH 14 Relocation Study; City of Fort Collins
• Project engineer, US 36 Incident Management Plan; CDOT Region 4
• Project engineer, Main Street Extension Feasibility Study; Jefferson County
John Gellner, CAD Drafting; 100% availability
John's experience and qualifications include 18 years in civil and transportation computer -aided
drafting and design (five with PBS&J). His experience includes a combination of roadway, transportation,
planning, traffic, trails, and public works projects. Specific areas of expertise include conceptual,
preliminary, and final roadway plan development including utilities. John is experienced in AutoCad and
MicroStation platforms for preparing plan packages. Selected experience includes:
• Lead designer, South Taft Hill Road Improvements; City of Fort Collins
• Project designer, West Main Street Improvement; Town of Frisco
• Project designer, Mary's Lake Road Bridge Replacement Design; Latimer County
• Project designer, Quebec Street over C-470 Roadway and Bridge Widening; Douglas County
C. Additional Staff
In addition to the experience of our key staff, our team presents additional project managers, task leaders, and support
staff with necessary expertise to cover the scope of work disciplines that might be used. The following table is a snapshot of
these staff including their years of experience, project disciplines, and percent availability. Their resumes are included in
V. Resumes.
Additional Staff Qualifications
Team Member/Firm/
Years with Firm/Years Experience
Project Role
% Availability
Ken Burns, PE; PBS&J
Years with Firm: 7 Years Experience: 20
principal in Charge
10%
Matt Wessell, PE; PBS&J
Years with Firm: 8 Years Experience: 12
On -call Project Manager
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Dave Nemovitz, PE; PBS&J
On -call Project Manager/Bridge and
Years with Firm: 5 Years Experience: 10
Structures/Trail Design
70%
Steve Rogers, PE, CFM; PBS&J
On -call Project Manager/Hydrology/
Years with Firm: 4 Years Experience: 17
Hydraulics
80%
Mohan Garakhali, PE, PTOE; PBS&J
Years with Firm: 7 Years Experience: 10
On -call Project Manager/Traffic
70%
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Team Member/Firm/ Project Role
Years with Firm/Years Experience
% Availability
Erik Haugen, El; PBS&J Roadway Design
50%
Years with Firm: 4 Years Experience: 5
Sarah Zarzecki, El; PBS&J
Roadway Design
80%
Years with Firm: 2 Years Experience: 2
Michelle Hanson, PE; Stolfus
Roadway Design/CAD Drafting
60%
Years with Firm: 4 Years Experience: 9
Sharlene Shadowen, PE; TST
Roadway Design
80%
Years with Firm: 15 Years Experience: 20
Libby Schawo; PBS&J
CAD Drafting
80%
Years with Firm: 5 Years Experience: 5
Audrey Mendelsburg; TST
CAD Drafting
70%
Years with Firm: 4 Years Experience: 4
Phil Mazur; Western States
ROW Negotiation
50%
Years with Firm: 26 Years Experience: 35
Michael Lang, PLS; TST
Land Survcying/ROW Plans
50%
Years with Firm: 2 Years Experience: 20
Linda Ripley, LA; VFRipley
Landscaping
50%
Years with Firm: 17 Years Experience: 32
Alex Whitney, PE; PBS&J
Bridges and Structures
70%
Years with Firm: 4 Years Experience: 23
Nicolle Kord; PBS&J
Environmental Studies: T&E/Wetlands/
90%
Years with Firm: 4 Years Experience: 4
Weeds
Darrel Cornell, PhD; Merco
NEPA Documentation and Environmental
70%
Years with Firm: 11 Years Experience: 35
Studies: Air Quality
Larry Sly, AICP; PBS&J
NEPA Documentation and Environmental
50%
Years with Firm: 5 Years Experience: 14
Studies: Noise Analysis
Mike Kiefer, PE; Yeh and Associates
Hazardous Materials/Geotechnical/
70%
Years with Firm: 1 Years Experience: 40
Pavements
Becky Ware; PBS&J
Construction Administration
100%
Years with Firm: 3 Years Experience: 8
Ryan Adams; PBS&J
Public Involvement
100%
Years with Firm: 4 Years Experience: 11
Don Jacobs, PE; PBS&J
Hydrology/Hydraulics
80%
Years with Firm: 2 Years Experience: 14
Eric Fuhrman, PE; TST
Hydrology/Hydraulics
70%
Years with Firm: 2 Years Experience: 18
Levi Denton; Terracon
Geotechnical/Pavements
50%
Years with Firm: 5 Years Experience: 9
Bob La Force, PE; Yeh and Associates
Geotechnical/Pavements
50%
Years with Firm: 4 Years Experience: 36
Elizabeth Stolfus, PE; Stolfus
Traffic
60%
Years with Firm: 5 Years Experience: 13
Jamie Archambeau, PE; PBS&J
Traffic
80%
Years with Firm: 5 Years Experience: 5
Brian Lyster; Badger Daylighting
Potholing
As -needed
Years with Firm: 1 Years Experience: 12
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D. Availability
PBS&J has consistently delivered projects on -time as detailed in the III. Project Experience, Capability, and References
section. This is a result of our commitment to always provide dedicated staff and capacity to meet each project need. Our
Colorado staff of 144 professionals provides the City with the available resources necessary to complete this project and
other on -call assignments. PBS&J's combined Colorado staff and yearly capacity are shown in the following table.
PBS&J's Combined Colorado Staff and Yearly Capacity
Discipliner
Roadway design engineers/CAD designers
25
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52,000
Traffic engineers
15
31,200
Transportation planners
10
20,800
Environmental scientists
9
18,720
Structural engineers
10
20,800
Storm drainage engineers
13
27,040
Construction managers/inspectors
16
33,280
Civil engineers
10
20,800
GIS professionals
8
16,640
Administrative support staff
28
N/A
Total Colorado Staff
144
241,280
Most important to the City, our primary staff are available to begin work immediately and will remain dedicated to the
program throughout its duration. Dan Liddle has recently completed several assignments including Weld County Road 2
Improvements, Lake Mary Road Reconstruction, and SEACR Final Design.
Lee Kunselman will have completed his project assignment on the South 1-25 Frontage Road Improvements project. Jon
Gellner is completing the SEACR design and is 100-percent available upon the anticipated June notice to proceed date.
As principal in charge, Ken Burns will be responsible for allocating the required resources so that our team will truly serve
as an extension of your staff. All of our subconsultants have committed their professionals' time. This means that we have
multiple resource opportunities to project assignments.
III. Project Experience, Capability, and References
A. The PBSW Team
PBS&j has extensive working relationships with each of our team members. We have selected our team members because
of their areas of expertise and that but also because we have come to trust them to provide quality work products on -time.
The City will benefit from our strong working relationships, select local consultants, multiple staffing opportunities, and
staff knowledgeable in your processes and procedures. Our team is set up to be responsive to any potential project need
whether small or large and has the capacity to meet your schedule, budget, and quality goals. The combination of PBS&J
and our subconsultants provide the City a motivated team with unmatched expertise that is excited to work with you on all
of your project needs.
PBS&J has been providing high -quality engineering services for 48 years. Our local staff have the ability,
expertise, and resources to provide you with a client -focused team. Most important to the City, PBS&J
understands the federal aid process, and has delivered similar arterial roadway design projects for counties and cities
throughout Colorado. Our knowledge of CDOT's process and expectations for federal aid projects will expedite clearances
and ensure an efficient process. As a full -service consultant, we know what it takes to plan, design, and successfully build
your project.
TST Consulting Engineers, Inc., provides a full range of transportation design, surveying and right of way, and
construction management services. Their surveying and right-of-way specialists perform monumented land surveys
of project sites, research of ownership and right of way, preparation of legal descriptions and easement exhibits, and
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preparation of topographic surveys. TST's staff has performed utility coordination and design, irrigation ditch coordination,
and roadway design services for the City and will be a valuable asset to this project. PBS&J has worked with TST on numerous
projects including the City on -call projects and South Taft Hill Road.
Western States Land Services, Inc., was created in 1981 and is one of the few companies
headquartered in Colorado, which offers exclusively real estate acquisition services for public
entities. Western States Land Services is pre -qualified with CDOT for acquisition and relocation
services. Their experience with the federal aid process and coordinating with CDOT Region 4 includes US 287 and
Harmony Bike Lanes, 1-25 at SH 7, and SH 52 Interchange Improvements and Highway Widening project. They have
provided these services to the City through an on -call services contract.
♦ Merco, Inc., is a woman -owned environmental and engineering firm and certified DBE with transportation
experience that is varied and extensive across Colorado. MERCO has environmental engineers/scientists
SIc�A, including professional engineers. MERCO's has exclusive expertise in air quality, NEPA support, CSS, and
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Environmental Management System (EMS) impact analysis.
Terracon Consultants, Inc., is a multi -discipline firm specializing in geotechnical, environmental,
lrenacon construction materials, facilities and pavement, and asset management services. They are an
Consulti,q Engineers&Xienlilt, employee -owned firm with 60 offices nationwide, including an office in the City. Their local
knowledge and extensive experience in the City makes them a valuable asset to this team. Terracon has provided
geotechnical services to the City under on -call services contract. They have worked with PBS&J on several projects
including South Taft Hill Road Improvements Design, Quebec Street at C-470 Improvements, and WCR 2 Improvements.
1�Yeh and Associates, Inc., is a certified DBE, full -service geotechnical and materials engineering firm
established in 1999. In addition to the traditional investigation services, the firm provides engineering services
ranging from geotechnical design to support in the environmental assessment process. Some of the design
services include soil nail walls, mechanically stabilized earth walls, micropiles, anchor systems, pavement design, and
soil improvements. Their construction services include materials testing, construction observation, and construction site
management support. PBS&J has worked with Yeh on numerous projects throughout Colorado.
Stolfus & Associates, Inc., is a woman -owned, certified DBE consulting engineering firm that is well -
versed in many local agency procedures, AASHTO methodologies, MUTCD guidance, CDOT processes
and design standards, public outreach tactics, and multiple agency coordination. They offer a range
of transportation and related services including access management, roadway design, construction phasing and traffic
control, signing and striping, public outreach, construction observation and project management. Stolfus & Associates has
experience with large interchange projects, urban arterial streets, local streets and bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Their
roadway design and construction observation experience provides practical knowledge for issues. Stolfus has worked with
PBS&J on several projects including SH 9 Reconstruction (Frisco to Breckenridge) and US 40 Improvements.
xmRt F VFRipley Associates, Inc., specializes in land use planning and landscape architecture and is
P av located in Fort Collins. VFRipley has a strong team of qualified professionals to handle all aspects of
landscape design, land use planning, and urban design. Their City experience includes Harmony Village, Harmony Towne
Center, Market Centre, and Ptarmigan Business Park. These projects included landscaped center medians, street lights,
benches, and pedestrian amenities. They provided landscape architecture services with PBS&J on the South Taft Hill Road
Improvements project.
Badger Daylighting Corporation is a leader in the hydro excavation services industry specializing in
potholing and non-destructive excavating services that ultimately saves project time and costs while reducing
damage to buried facilities. Their staff has 20 years experience, is OSHA 40-hour certified along with several
other safety certifications, and has a multitude of experience along the Front Range. They worked together with PBS&J on
the Weld County Road 2 Improvements project.
B. UDBE Requirements
Yeh and Associates will complete the geotechnical investigations and hazardous materials studies for the Intersection Turn
Lane Improvements. Stolfus will prepare the traffic control, signing and striping, and traffic signal design modifications.
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Their combined percentage of work will meet the 15-percent UDBE goal. Merco is available for environmental studies and
air quality analysis to meet the UDBE goal for any federal aid project. The combination of these firms provides multiple
options to meet UDBE goals for any project. Each of these UDBEs has a certification letter, letter of commitment, and
CDOT Form 1331 included in Vl. UDBE Forms.
C. Intersection Improvements Projects
PBS&J has proven expertise in managing transportation improvements projects that parallel the scope and complexity of
the proposed turn lane improvements at Mulberry Street and Shields Street, Harmony Road and Lemay Avenue, Laurel
Street and Shields Street, and Lemay Avenue and Drake Road. PBS&J's quality deliverables and client -focused service have
built strong relationships with CDOT Region 4, the City, and numerous municipalities throughout Colorado. Our cost-
effective and proven delivery on similar federal -aid projects is highlighted in the following table.
Project Experience and References
st Street (SH 60) and Parish
ntesection Improvements
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CDOT Region 4
ion Cost: $965K
7mo/7mo
$49K/$52K
Wendy Turner
Estimate: $901 K
970350.2182
ination and Safety (HES)
pns
CDOT Region 4
S
Construction Cost: $479K
9mo/lomo
$105K/$105K
Bob Mjoen
Engineer Estimate: $504K
970.350.2283
US 85 Intersections Improvements
CDOT Region 4
Construction Cost: Not Available
9mo/9mo
$80K/$80K
Rabin Stoneman
970.506.4952
Quebec Street at C-470
Improvements
Construction Cost: $4.232M
14mo/14mo
$467K/$467K
Douglas County
Keith Stefanik
Engineer Estimate: $4.237M
303.660.7490
South Taft Hill Road Improvements
City of Fort Collins
Construction Cost: $1.031M
18mo/18mo
$238K/$238K
Dean Klingner
Engineer Estimate: $1.166M
970.221.6603
11 mo/18mo
Colorado Boulevard (1-70K)
*Reason for schedule change:
Reconstruction
Additional public meeting, Bi
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CDOT Region 1
Construction Cost: $2.856M
line design, additional historical
$816K/$816K
Tony DeVito
Engineer Estimate: $2.8M
evaluations, ISA and PSI required,
303.757.9937
and additional ROW required for
temporary driveway easements
South First Street (SH 60) and Parish Avenue Intersection Improvements, Town ofJohnstown. The existing First
Street and Parish Avenue intersection had an offset alignment resulting in split signal phasing and driver confusion. The
proposed improvements realigned South First Street and installed a new traffic signal. The project was completed with
funding participation from CDOT Region 4, North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization, and the Town of
Johnstown. The initial work completed by PBS&J included topographic surveying, preparation/analysis of four conceptual
design alternatives, and the identification of right of way for an ownership map. Upon Town Council adoption of the
proposed improvements, PBS&J was selected by Johnstown to prepare the preliminary and final construction plans,
specifications, and cost estimates. We were responsible for completing roadway improvements, traffic signal, signing,
striping, utility, and traffic control design plans. In addition, PBS&J assisted and coordinated with CDOT Region 4 in
preparing right-of-way plans and environmental clearances. A major consideration was the discovery of contaminated
materials and groundwater due to the presence of underground storage tanks. PBS&J worked with CDOT Region 4,
Johnstown, and the State Division of Oil and Public Safety to remediate the contamination prior to the acquisition of right
of way and start of construction. PBS&J provided the construction management and engineering support services.
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Mr John Stephen CPPO CPPB Senior Buyer
City of Fort Collins Purchasing
215 N Mason Street
Fort Collins CO 80522
RE Request for Proposal Project # P1124 Intersection Turn Lane Improvements and
C ivil Engineering Annual Design Drafting and Surveying Services
Dear Mr Stephen and Selection Committee Members
Extensive experience delivering federal aid projects fully trained team familiar with City of Fort Collins (( ity) standards and
procedures commitment to providing value added and cost effective services and full service team expertise —the reasons
PBS&J is the most qualified consultant for the Intersection Turn Lane Improvements and Civil Engineering Annual contract
Extensive experience delivering federal aid projects We have completed similar federal aid projects for ten local agencies
throughout Colorado PBS&J has worked for CDOT Region 4 for ten years and has developed a thorough understanding of
their project requirements ensuring effective coordination Two of our most relevant federal aid examples are the South First
Street (SIT 60) and Parish Avenue Intersection Improvements for Town of Johnstown and SH 257 and CR 74 Intersection
Improvements for CDOT Region 4 and Weld County
Fully trained project team that understands City standards and procedures PBS&J has provided consulting services
to the City for the past nine years —including the past five through your Civil Engineering On call contract In total our
team has over 25 professionals that have experience working on your projects Through this work we have developed our
understanding of your standards policies and procedures which will minimize delivery costs We understand the need to
be responsive to any potential project need and to develop options to be cost effective
Commitment to providing value added and cost effective services The need to be cost effective and deliver the
Intersection Turn Lane Improvements construction within budget is critical We will develop design solutions and options
that address the project goals and meet the overall combined $908 000 project budget We have already begun this cost
and value analysis through developing conceptual designs as part of this proposal Under the Civil Engineering On call our
team will continue our approach to collaborate with City staff to complete projects
Full service team expertise PBS&J offers you a complete range of transportation engineering services for a one source
approach to project delivery We provide all major services in house (other than specialty work) Locally our major services
include roadway design bridge and structure design transportation planning traffic engineering hydraulics and drainage
environmental sciences information solutions and construction management Our team includes select subconsultants
that we have come to know and trust through our work together on numerous previous projects TST Consulting Engineers
Western States Land Services Merco Terracon Consultants Yeh and Associates Stolfus & Associates VFRipley Associates
and Badger Daylighting—several that are DBE certified to meet CDOT requirements for federally funded projects TST
Western States Terracon and VFRipley have previous experience working with the City
The PBS&J team provides proven delivery on federally funded projects and on call services contracts has available managers
and staft that fully understand City standards and procedures has consistently completed projects with limited budgets
and offers a qualified team with expertise in all potential disciplines If you have any questions or wish to discuss our
qualifications further please contact Dan Liddle at 303 221 7275 (fax 303 221 7276) or by e mail at dliddle@pbsj corn We
acknowledge receipt of Addendum No 1 for this RFP Number PI124
Sincerely ,
Dan Liddle PE Kenneth J Burns Jr PE
Project Manager Vice President/Principal in Charge
4601 DTC Boulevard Suite 700 Denver Colorado 80237 Telephone 3031221 7275 Fax 3031221 7276
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Hazard Elimination and Safety (HES) Intersections, CDOT Region 4. PBS&J completed the design of safety improvements
at five locations for CDOT Region 4. These locations were identified for safety improvements with federal funds due
to poor safety history. Accident history for each of the locations was reviewed to determine the most appropriate
improvements that would increase safety and reduce the number and/or severity of accidents. The potential improvements
were evaluated against each project location and budget to determine the most beneficial improvement. Safety
improvements that are being recommended include sign relocation to improve sight distance, guardrail installation to
protect clear zone deficiencies, slope flattening to reduce rollover potential, shoulder widening at intersections, access
improvements, warning sign, striping, and delineator installation. Multiple construction packages were developed to allow
Region 4 the most flexibility in their funding scenarios.
US 85 Intersections Improvements, CDOT Region 4. This project involved the minor widening of US 85, which is a two
lane divided highway, between LaSalle and Greeley, Colorado. The purpose of the widening was to improve existing or add
new right- and left -turn lanes at the intersection of US 85 and County Roads 18.5, 42, 44, 46 and 48 to improve safety.
The paving at various intersection corners was also widened to improve truck turning movements and the alignment of the
intersecting road. Existing irrigation and drainage culverts were extended to accommodate the wider pavement section.
New signs were added where necessary and worn signs were replaced. Traffic control plans were also developed to keep
traffic moving through the construction area.
Quebec Street at C-470 Improvements, Douglas County. PBS&J recently completed the design of the widening of
Quebec Street between County Line Road and Park Meadows Drive, approximately 0.5 miles. The project includes
widening the roadway and existing bridge over C-470 improving overall traffic operations on Quebec Street within the
interchange. The construction of separate pedestrian bridges over C-470 will provide improved pedestrian safety. In
addition, conceptual design was completed for the grade separation of the C-470 bike path. Other significant project
elements included right-of-way plans, utility coordination, environmental clearances, pavement recommendations, and
traffic signal design. The project was 100-percent locally funded and involved coordination with CDOT for the completion
of a 1601 approval document, CatEx, right-of-way clearance, and water quality compliance. CDOT granted concurrence to
advertise and the project is under construction.
South Taft Hill Road Improvements, City of Fort Collins. This project is located between CR 38E (Harmony Road) and
Horsetooth Road and is one mile in length. The reconstruction of South Taft Hill Road was completed using Larimer County
Regional Capital Expansion Fees; however, the funding was insufficient to complete the desired ultimate four -lane arterial
street section. As part of the conceptual design phase, PBS&J prepared design alternatives for the ultimate sections and
interim phased construction that would meet available funding. A critical consideration was to complete an interim design
that could be phased to the ultimate without requiring reconstruction of the interim project. The improvements at the CR
38E (Harmony Road) intersection were included. The project included conceptual design for the ultimate four -lane arterial
street section and preliminary engineering design for an interim three -lane section and ultimate four -lane arterial street
section. The final design, including construction bid plans, cost estimates, and contract documents, are being completed for
an interim three -lane rural section that does not require right-of-way acquisition. Eliminating the property acquisitions was
critical to meeting the project budget and schedule.
Colorado Boulevard (1-70K) Reconstruction, CDOT Region 1. This corridor, originally constructed during the 1930s, is
located in the city of Idaho Springs and is a major business route. PBS&J was selected to provide conceptual, preliminary,
and final engineering design services. The project was broken into phases —a conceptual corridor design and public
involvement phase and final design phases. Challenges during final design included identification and mapping of existing
utilities (some over 80 years old), matching grades of existing driveways, walkways, historic retaining walls, and local side
streets. Intersections with local side streets required detailed grading to incorporate bulb -outs for pedestrian crossings,
ADA compliant curb ramps, steep side street profiles up to 14-percent, street lights, and fire hydrants. Sight distances for
pedestrian crossings were improved using bulb -outs due to on -street parking. Drainage design incorporated project specific
trench drains on steep side streets as part of the extensive new storm drain system installed. Multiple construction packages
are being completed to allow CDOT to meet funding scenarios.
PBS&J provided construction administration, materials testing, and design support as the first segment of the project was
constructed. Our design engineers were on -call to provide design support to quickly and effectively move the project
forward when conflicts arose.
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D. Similar On -call Projects
PBS&J has been the prime consultant on 35 local on -call services contracts for municipal clients, CDOT, and the Federal
Highway Administration (FHWA) since 1998. We take pride in our demonstrated delivery under on -call engineering
contracts. This is demonstrated by our repeat business with these clients. Projects for the City and Town of Castle Rock follow.
City of Fort Collins On -call Civil Engineering Services. This contract with the City required on -call civil engineering
services. The projects include design, layout sheets, quality control check, and construction documents for the Pleasant
Valley Canal culvert under Drake Road that was extended to accommodate the widening of Drake Road. The project
also consisted of a cast -in -place concrete box culvert, wingwall extensions, and bridge rail built in accordance with
CDOT Standard Plan M-601-1; drainage design, preliminary/final design, cost estimates, and construction administration
assistance for the replacement of the Arthur ditch; the development of a transportation performance measurement system;
and the conceptual design and feasibility study of a one -lane roundabout at the intersection of Ziegler and Ketcher Roads.
PBS&J has executed 16 task orders under the City's contract for on -call civil engineering services. Some of these include:
• Fossil Creek Trail Underpass
• Drake Road Culvert Extension Design
• Arthur Ditch Replacement Design
• Transportation Performance Measurement System Plan
• Ziegler and Ketcher Road Roundabout
• Box Elder Storm Drainage Master Plan
The nature of on -call services requires the completion of multiple disciplines for large and small task orders including
providing flexible design services, conducting appropriate levels of analysis, delivering cost-effective products,
communicating openly and honestly, acting as a technical resource for specialty information, and performing as an
extension of their staff.
Town of Castle Rock On -call Engineering Services. Under two on -call engineering services contracts from 2002 to
present with the Town of Castle Rock, multiple transportation improvement projects and tasks were completed. Services
for this contract included surveying, right-of-way mapping, geotechnical, roadway design, structural engineering, traffic
engineering, public involvement, drainage design, landscaping, irrigation design, and construction support.
PBS&J has executed numerous task orders under the current on -call contract for professional services. Some of these include:
• Castle Oaks Drive Bridge over Cherry Creek Drainage, Design, and Construction Administration
• McMurdo Gulch Master Plan and Flood Hazard Area Delineation
• Plum Creek Parkway Widening Design
• Southeast Arterial Connection Road and Ridge Road Design
• Crystal Valley Parkway/1-25 Interchange Traffic and Funding Study
• Life Cycle Costs for Structures
• Front Street Fly -over Value Engineering Analysis
• Quit Claim Deed and Annexation Plat of Castleton Road Study
• Meadows High School Noise Study
• Ridge Road Regional Water Quality Pond Design
E. CatEx and Federally -aided Projects
In addition to the projects shown above, PBS&J has a depth of experience in federal aid projects, CatEx documentation,
and roundabout analysis and design.
A recent snapshot of several of these type projects include:
• Mary's Lake Road Bridge over Big Thompson River Improvements, Latimer County (Federal Aid, Local Agency, CatEx)
• US 6/1-70 Frontage Road Roundabout Design, Town of Gypsum (Federal Aid, Local Agency, CatEx)
• Oak Street Signal Design, Town of Gypsum (Federal Aid, Local Agency, CatEx)
• Regionwide CatExs, CDOT Region 4 (Local Agency, CatEx)
• 4th Street Bridge Rehabilitation, CDOT Region 2 (Federal Aid, Local Agency, CatEx)
• Main Street Reconstruction, Town of Frisco (Local Agency, CatEx)
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IV. Available Hardware and Software
PBS&J is experienced in AutoCAD and MicroStation drafting programs. Design programs include the recently released Civil
3D and InRoads. We will typically use AutoCad and Civil 3D on City projects. We are experienced in CDOT's new CADD
standards. We will work with the City project manager at the start of each project to determine the most advantageous
software. We use TICS, TransCAD, AIMSUN, SYNCHRO, and CORSIM for traffic operational analyses. For planning and
environmental work, we use Arclnfo, ArcView, STAMINA 2.0, TNM, SWMM, CAL 3QHC, CALROADS View, and the
Driscoll Model. Drainage programs include CUHP, UDSWM, XP-SWMM, EPA SWMM, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, TR-20,
StormCAD, FlowMaster, and CulvertMaster. Scheduling software includes Microsoft and Primavera. We use Microsoft
Office software for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations. Our subconsultants use CDOT and City -compatible
software.
V. Resumes
Dan Lidd/e, PE
Dan has 19 years of experience with all aspects of transportation improvement
Project Manager
projects including rural and urban arterials, collector roadways, and freeways.
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His expertise includes reconstruction and widening of existing roadways and new
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roadways on new alignments for numerous municipalities and CDOT on projects
B.T., Civil Engineering, Rochester
throughout Colorado. Dan has completed alternative analysis and conceptual
designs to identify and optimize project costs while working with agencies and
Institute of Technology, 1989
affected property owners to facilitate approvals and right-of-way acquisitions. He
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has a comprehensive knowledge of design standards for urban roadways and has
Professional Engineer:
completed projects through the CDOT local agency process. Dan has provided
Colorado
engineering support during construction. Representative project experience
Pennsylvania
includes:
New Mexico
• Project Manager, South First Street (SH 60) and Parish Avenue Intersection,
Washington
Johnstown, Colorado; Town of Johnstown
• Project Manager, Quebec Street at C-470 Improvements, Lone Tree, Colorado;
Professional Affiliations
Douglas County
American Public Works Association
• Project Director, Ridge Road Reconstruction, Castle Rock, Colorado; Town of
Castle Rock
• Project Manager, Southeast Arterial Connection Road (SEACR) Final Design,
Castle Rock, Colorado; Town of Castle Rock
• Project Manager, South Taft Hill Road Design (Harmony to Horsetooth Road),
Fort Collins, Colorado; City of Fort Collins
• Project Director, Ziegler/Ketcher Road Roundabout, Fort Collins, Colorado; City
of Fort Collins
• Project Manager, Weld County Road 2 (East 168th Avenue), Lochbuie, Colorado;
Weld County
• Project Manager, Plum Creek Parkway Widening, Castle Rock, Colorado; Town
of Castle Rock
• Design Project Manager, RidgeGate Parkway Interchange System/Project Level
Feasibility Study, and Construction Plan Documents, Lone Tree, Colorado; City of
Lone Tree
• Project Manager, South 1-25 Frontage Road, Castle Rock, Colorado; Douglas
County
• Project Manager, Kipling Street and W. 58th Avenue Intersection Conceptual
Design, Arvada, Colorado; City of Arvada
• Project Manager, SH 133 Corridor Feasibility Study, Carbondale, Colorado; Town
of Carbondale
• Project Manager, SH 60 and Parish Avenue Intersection Design, Johnstown,
Colorado; Town of Johnstown
• Project Manager, Blakeland Signal Design, Littleton, Colorado; Douglas County
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Ken Burns, PE
Ken has 20 years of experience in project management, roadway design,
Principal in Charge/QA/QC
environmental mitigation, and construction management. His expertise includes
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the complete spectrum of engineering, from conceptual studies through
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preliminary and final engineering packages. Specific areas include public
B.S., Civil Engineering, University of
involvement, agency coordination, roadway design, hydraulics and hydrology,
Tennessee, 1988
phasing plans, traffic control plans, signalizadon plans, environmental mitigation,
and structures. Representative project experience includes:
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• Project Director, Full -service Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Engineering
Professional Engineer:
Services, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, North Dakota, Nebraska,
Colorado
New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming;
New Mexico
Federal Highway Administration -Central Federal Lands Highway Division
Montana
(FHWA-CFLHD)
Wyoming
• Design Program Manager, 1-25/RidgeGate Parkway Interchange Design, Lone
Tree Colorado City of Lone Tree
Professional Affiliations
• Project Director, Non -Project Specific Engineering Services, Colorado; CDOT
American Society of Civil Engineers
Regions 1, 4, and 5
Institute of Transportation Engineers
• Project Manager, Colorado Boulevard (1-70K) Improvements Project, Idaho
American Council of Engineering
Springs, Colorado; CDOT Region 1
Companies of Colorado
• Project Manager, Oroville-Quincy Highway CA-PFH 119-2(3), Plumas National
Forest, Butte County, California; FHWA-CFLHD
• Project Manager, US 6 Loveland Pass Overlay, Loveland Pass, Colorado; CDOT
Region 1
• Project Manager, SH 82 Improvements, Maroon Creek Bridge Replacement,
Aspen, Colorado; CDOT Region 3
• Program Manager, South 1-25 Corridor Reconstruction, Castle Pines Interchange,
Castle Pines, Colorado; CDOT Region 1
Matt Wessell, PE
On -call Project Manager
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Education
B.S., Civil Engineering, Virginia Tech
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Professional Engineer:
Colorado
Courses/Seminars
Planning and Design of Freeways and
Interchanges, Joel Leisch
Designing Streets for Pedestrians and
Bicyclists, Colorado Local Technical
Assistance Program/Colorado
Department of Transportation
Introduction to Roundabouts,
Colorado Local Technical
Assistance Program/Colorado
Department of Transportation
Matt has 12 years of experience in the transportation engineering and construction
industry. His experience has been in transportation engineering including
conceptual, preliminary, and final roadway design; intersection design; alternatives
analysis; plan package development; hydraulic analysis and design; intensive
utility locating, coordination, and relocation design; agency coordination; project
management; specifications; cost estimating; and scheduling. His previous
experience includes three years as a project engineer for a heavy highway
contractor, which gives him an added perspective when designing projects.
Representative project experience includes:
• Project Engineer, RidgeGate Parkway Interchange System/Project Level Feasibility
Study, Lone Tree, Colorado; City of Lone Tree
• Project Engineer, Holly Street Realignment, Commerce City, Colorado; City of
Commerce City
• Project Manager, County Road 204 (Roan Creek Road), Garfield County,
Colorado; Garfield County
• Project Engineer, 2001 Conceptual Roadway Designs, Arvada, Colorado; City of
Arvada
• Project Engineer, Holly Street Realignment, Commerce City, Colorado; City of
Commerce City
• Design Manager, Main Street Feasibility Study, Conifer, Colorado; Jefferson
County
• Project Engineer, Fairfax Special Improvement District, Commerce City,
Colorado; City of Commerce City
• Assistant Project Manager, Colorado Boulevard (1-70K) Reconstruction, Idaho
Springs, Colorado; CDOT Region 1
• Assistant Project Manager, SH 9, Between Frisco and Breckenridge Design,
Summit County, Colorado; CDOT Region 1
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Lee Kunselman, PE
Lee is a transportation engineer specializing in roadway design. He brings seven
On -call Project Manager/Roadway
years of experience in transportation design, study, and construction management
Design/Utility Coordination/Trail
of projects for municipalities, state agencies, and private clients. His experience
Design/NEPA Documentation and
includes interchange design, roadway improvements, parking lot design, design for
Environmental Studies (Stormwater
environmental assessments, and construction inspection. Representative project
Management/NPDES)/Construction
experience includes:
Administration
• Design Engineer, Broadway and University Design, Douglas County, Colorado;
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Douglas County
Education
• Project Engineer, Inspiration Drive Improvements, Douglas County, Colorado;
B.S., Civil Engineering, Colorado State
University, 2001
Douglas County
• Project Engineer, Lincoln Avenue Widening, Parker, Colorado; Douglas County
• Project Engineer, CR 38E Fossil Creek Trail Underpass, Fort Collins, Colorado;
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City of Fort Collins
Professional Engineer:
• Project Engineer, 1-25 East Side Frontage Road (Exit 191 to Castle Pines Parkway),
Colorado
Douglas County, Colorado; CDOT Region 1
• Project Engineer, Washington Road RRR, Tahoe National Forest, Washington,
California; FHWA-CFLHD
• Design Engineer, Powers Corridor Environmental Assessment, Colorado Springs,
Colorado; CDOT Region 2
• Project Engineer, SH 402 Environmental Analysis, Loveland, Colorado; CDOT
Region 4
• Design Engineer, Dowd Canyon Feasibility Study, Eagle County, Colorado; CDOT
Region 3
• Design Engineer, Hogback Park and Ride, Jefferson County, Colorado; CDOT
Region 1
Dave Nemovitz, PE
Dave has ten years of experience with the design and management of
On -call Project Manager/Bridge and
transportation projects. His experience includes projects of all sizes and types
Structures/trail Design
including many various methods of project delivery. He has comprehensive design
PBS&I
experience ranging from feasibility studies, structure type analysis, preliminary and
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final design, and construction support and inspection. His design experience includes
B.S., Civil Engineering, University of
an array of bridges, retaining walls, and miscellaneous drainage and sign structures.
Iowa, 1998
Representative project experience includes:
• Project Manager, Fossil Creek Trail Extension under CR 38E, Fort Collins,
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Professional Engineer:
Colorado; City of Fort Collins
• Bridge Design Engineer, Arthur Ditch CBC Replacement under Mulberry and
Colorado
Sherwood Streets, Fort Collins, Colorado; City of Fort Collins
Wyoming
• Project Manager, Life -Cycle Cost Analysis for 1-25/Douglas Lane Interchange,
Castle Rock, Colorado; Town of Castle Rock
Professional Affiliations
• Structures Task Manger, Wildlife Crossing over SH 119, Clear Creek County,
American Society of Civil Engineers
Colorado; CDOT Region 1
• Project Manager, Fossil Creek Trail Extension under CR 38E, Fort Collins,
Colorado; City of Fort Collins
• Lead Structural Engineer, Quebec Street over C-470, Structure Selection Report,
Lone Tree, Colorado; Douglas County
• Structure Task Lead, Quebec Street at Park Meadows Drive, Left Turn Lane,
Retaining Wall, Lone Tree, Colorado; Douglas County
• Lead Structural Engineer, Frisco Main Street, Frisco, Colorado; Town of Frisco
• Bridge Design Engineer, 1-25/Douglas Lane Interchange, Douglas County,
Colorado; Douglas County
• Project Manager, Rampart Range over Highline Canal Bridge Replacement,
Douglas County, Colorado; Douglas County
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Carrie Wallis, PE
Carrie has ten years of experience in transportation planning and engineering.
On -call Project Manager/NEPA
Her experience includes alternative analysis, conceptual roadway design,
Documentation and Environmental
traffic engineering, access management, transit and highway corridor studies,
Studies/Transportation Planning
environmental analysis, and extensive public and agency involvement. She also has
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significant experience in geographic information systems. Representative project
Education
experience includes:
B.S., Civil Engineering, Colorado State
' Project Engineer, Northern Colorado Truck Mobility/SH 14 Relocation Study,
University, 2000
Latimer County, Colorado; City of Fort Collins
• Project Engineer, 1-70 East Corridor Environmental Impact Statement, Denver,
Registrations
Colorado; CDOT Region 6, Regional Transportation District (RTD), and City and
Professional Engineer:
County of Denver
Colorado
• Project Engineer, East Corridor EIS, Denver, Colorado; RTD
Professional Affiliations
' Project Engineer, Central Corridor Extension Environmental Evaluation, Denver,
Colorado; RTD
American Society of Civil Engineers
• Project Engineer, US 6 Corridor Feasibility Study, Eagle County, Colorado; CDOT
(ASCE)
Region 3
Womens Transportation Seminar
• Project Engineer, Small Town Traffic Engineering Studies, Wray, Colorado; CDOT
(WTS)
Region 4
• Project Engineer, US 85/C-470 Interchange Funding Packet, Douglas County,
Colorado; Douglas County
• Project Engineer, Northern Colorado Truck Mobility/SH 14 Relocation Study,
Latimer County, Colorado; City of Fort Collins
• Project Engineer, Main Street Extension Feasibility Study, Conifer and Aspen Park,
Colorado; Jefferson County
' Project Engineer, South 1-25 Incident Management Plan, Douglas County,
Colorado; CDOT Region 1
Steve Rogers, PE, CFM
Steve's 17 years of experience includes consulting work in hydrology, hydraulics,
On -call Project Manager/Hydrology/
and water resources projects from design to construction. Representative work
Hydraulics
includes computer watershed modeling, hydraulic modeling, floodplain mapping
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studies, sediment transport analysis, statistical analysis, groundwater modeling,
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design and analysis of hydraulic structures, design and installation of hydrologic
M.S., 1990, Hydrology and Water
monitoring devices, water quality sampling, flood control planning, and water
Resources, Colorado State
resources planning. Steve has been involved in various activities associated with
University
floodplain management and the design of flood control projects. He has performed
B.S., 1987, Civil Engineering, Montana
numerous hydrologic and hydraulic evaluations, conducted floodplain mapping
State University
studies, prepared watershed and master drainage plans, and prepared construction
documents for drainage and flood control projects. He has been involved in all
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aspects of stormwater engineering from the initial planning stages through to
Professional Engineer:
construction. Representative project experience includes:
Arizona, Colorado, Idaho,
' Project Manager, Dry Creek Drainage Improvement Project Design, Larimer
Illinois, Montana, New
County, Colorado; City of Fort Collins
Mexico, S. Dakota
• Project Engineer, Dry Creek, West Vine, Mail Creek, and Foothills Basins Master
Certified Floodplain Manager
Drainage Plans, Fort Collins, Colorado; City of Fort Collins
Professional Affiliations
• Project Engineer, Town of Castle Rock Stormwater Master Plan, Castle Rock,
Colorado; Town of Castle Rock
American Society of Civil Engineers
• Project Engineer, Centennial Park Drainage Improvements Design Assistance,
American Water Resources Association
Castle Rock, Colorado; Town of Castle Rock
Association of State Floodplain
• Project Manager, McMurdo Gulch Master Plan and Flood Hazard Area
Managers
Delineation, Castle Rock, Colorado; Town of Castle Rock
Colorado Association of State
• Project Manager, Boxelder Creek Regional Stormwater Master Plan, Latimer
Floodplain Managers
County, Colorado; Latimer County Engineering
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Mohan Ga/akha/i, PE, PTOE
Mohan has ten years of civil engineering experience ranging from structural design
On -call Project Manager/Traffic
of residential and commercial structures to surveying for rural highway projects.
PBS&J
He has worked on projects involving signal timing analysis and optimization, traffic
Education
impact studies, alternative analysis, crash data analysis and corridor operational
M.S., Civil Engineering, University of
assessment studies. Mohan is proficient in numerous software programs including
Kentucky
AIMSUN, VISSIM, HCS 2000, SYNCHRO 5, Transyt-7F, PASSER, CORSIM, SIDRA,
B.S., Civil Engineering, Bangalore
TRAFFIX, RODEL, MicroStation and AutoCAD. Representative project experience
University
includes:
• Project Engineer, Ridge/Endured and Ridge/Southeast Arterial Connection Road
Registrations
(SEACR) Roundabout, Castle Rock, Colorado; Town of Castle Rock
Professional Engineer:
• Project Engineer, Aurora Signal Timing, Aurora, Colorado; City of Aurora
Colorado
• Project Engineer, Kings Point South Traffic Impact Study, Aurora, Colorado; City
of Aurora
Professional Affiliations
• Project Engineer, US 6 and Valley Road Intersection Analysis, Town of Gypsum,
Institute of Transportation Engineers
Colorado; Town of Gypsum
• Project Engineer, US 6 Roundabout Feasibility Study, Gypsum, Colorado; Town of
Gypsum
• Project Engineer, SH 9/Park Avenue Roundabout Analysis, Town of Breckenridge,
Colorado; Town of Breckenridge
• Project Engineer, Crystal Valley and Dawson Ridge Interchange 1601 Process,
Douglas County, Colorado; Douglas County
• Project Engineer, Castle Rock/Douglas County Interchange Study, Castle Rock,
Colorado; Town of Castle Rock and Douglas County
Erik Haugen, El, Roadway Design; PBS&J
Erik has five years of experience in the transportation engineering field. He has been the transportation design lead
responsible for the application of American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials and local agency
standards to proposed projects. In addition, Erik has experience as a construction project engineer responsible for
contractor compliance with plans and specifications. Erik's transit design experience includes the track design for the
Central Corridor Extension and East Corridor (downtown Denver to Denver International Airport). Representative project
experience includes:
• Design Engineer, South Taft Hill Road (Harmony to Horsetooth Road), Fort Collins; Colorado, City of Fort Collins
• Design Engineer, Crystal Valley Parkway West Approach, Douglas County; Colorado, Douglas County
• Transportation Engineer, Weld County Road 7, Weld County, Colorado; Weld County
• Project Engineer, Central Corridor Extension Environmental Evaluation, Colorado; Regional
Transportation District (RTD)
Sarah Zarzecki, El, Roadway Design; PBS&J
Sarah has two years of experience with transportation improvement projects. Major work as a design engineer focuses on
roadway/geometric design and grading. Experience includes alternative analysis; conceptual, preliminary, and final roadway
design; and utility coordination. Representative project experience includes:
• Design Engineer, Grand junction Interchange Studies; CDOT Region 3
• Design Engineer, Lincoln Avenue Improvements; Douglas County
• Design Engineer, SH 9 Improvements, Frisco to Breckenridge; CDOT Region 1
Michelle Hanson, PE, Roadway Design; Stolfus
Michelle has nine years of transportation engineering and roadway design experience on Colorado projects. She has been
involved in the design of highways, arterial roadways, intersections, and bicycle/pedestrian facilities from concept through
final design and construction. Her responsibilities have included roadway geometric layout, access studies, alignment
studies, preparation of construction documents, opinions of probable construction cost, project coordination, access and
special use permit applications, construction observation, and public involvement efforts. Michelle is proficient in the
use of AutoCAD, MicroStation, InRoads, and AutoTurn for roadway layout and design and is knowledgeable of AASHTO
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methodologies, CDOT procedures, MUTCD guidance, and the State Highway Access Code. Representative project
experience includes:
• Design Engineer, US 40 Access Study, Granby, Colorado; Town of Granby and CDOT Region 3
• Design Engineer, North College Avenue Improvements, Fort Collins, Colorado; City of Fort Collins
• Design Engineer, Mason Street Trail (Harmony to Spring Creek), Fort Collins, Colorado; City of Fort Collins
Sharlene Shadowen, PE, Roadway Design; TST
Sharlene has ten years experience as a project manager, design engineer, and construction manager on a variety of projects
for land development including water and wastewater conveyance, stormwater, drainage systems; environmental studies;
environmental remediation; and drainage and detention facilities. Representative project experience includes:
• Project Manager/Engineer, Willow Brook Planned Unit Development, and Design of Country Road 36, Fort Collins,
Colorado; City of Fort Collins
• Project Manager/Engineer, Kendall Brook Planned Unit Development and Design of Taft Road, 43rd Street, and 50th
Street, Loveland, Colorado; City of Loveland
• Project Manager/Engineer, Fort Collins -Loveland Water District Timberline Road Waterline Improvements, Fort
Collins, Colorado; City of Fort Collins
Jon Gellner, CAD Drafting; PBS&J
Jon's experience and qualifications include 18 years in civil and transportation computer aided drafting and design. His
experience is unique with a combination of site, roadway, transportation, traffic, and public works projects. Specific areas
of expertise include conceptual, preliminary, and final roadway plan development including utilities. Jon is experienced in
AutoCad and LDD software for preparing plan packages. Representative project experience includes:
• Lead Designer, South Taft Hill Road Improvements Design, Fort Collins, Colorado; City of Fort Collins
• Lead Designer, Southeast Arterial Connection Road (SEACR), Castle Rock, Colorado; Town of Castle Rock
• CADD Designer, Quebec Street at C-470 Improvements, Lone Tree, Colorado; Douglas County
• CADD Designer, County Road 204, Garfield County, Colorado; Garfield County
Libby Schawo, CAD Drafting; PBS&J
Libby is a structural engineering technician with five years of experience. Libby's experience in structure design includes
bridges, retaining walls, and drainage structures. Representative project experience includes:
• Lead CADD Technician, Mary's Lake Road Bridge Replacement Design, Estes Park, Colorado; Latimer County
• CADD Technician, Castle Oaks Drive over Cherry Creek, Castle Rock, Colorado; Town of Castle Rock
• CADD Technician, 1-25/Douglas Lane Interchange, Douglas County, Colorado; Douglas County
• CADD Technician, Crystal Valley Parkway Bridge over East Plum Creek, Castle Rock, Colorado; Crystal Valley
Metropolitan District No. 1
Audrey Mendelsburg, CAD Drafting; TST
Audrey has four years of experience as a Design Engineer on a variety of projects, designing and analyzing stormwater
hydrology, storm drainage systems, water and wastewater conveyance and storage. Representative project experience
includes.
• Design Engineer, Taft Hill Road Redesign and Improvements, City of Fort Collins
• Design Engineer, Opportunities and Constraints Study, Fort Collins, Colorado; Foothills Mall
• Design Engineer, Water Valley Crossing Commercial Development, Windsor, Colorado; Water Valley Development
Phil Mazur, ROW Negotiation; Western States Land Services
Phil is one of Western States Land Services principal negotiators and also manages the company. He has 35 years of
experience in construction, engineering, surveying, and is an expert in communicating with land owners and clients'
engineering staff. Representative project experience includes:
• President and General Manager of Western States Land Services and has experience in multiple projects regarding
real estate, right of way, and relocation consulting services
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Michael Lang, PLS, Land Surveying/ROW Plans; TST
Michael has 20 years of progressive experience in boundary, title, construction and topographic surveying, global
positioning system, and geographical information system. Knowledgeable in field techniques, Bureau of Land Management
procedure, section breakdowns and boundary law. Results -oriented emphasizing speed and accuracy of work, quality of
judgment and communication with clients and contractors. Representative project experience includes:
• Party Chief, Preparation of Subdivision Plats, Annexation Plats, Replats, Exemption Plats, Minor Land Development
Plats, Boundary Line Adjustments: City of Fort Collins, City of Greeley, City of Loveland, Town of Windsor, Latimer
County, Weld County, and Boulder County
Linda Ripley, LA, LP, Landscaping; VFRipley
Linda Ripley has worked in the public and private sectors during her 32-year career. Prior to establishing her own landscape
architecture/planning firm in 1991, she served as Senior Planner/Urban Designer for the City of Fort Collins. She authored
and graphically illustrated the Harmony Corridor Plan, including the development of design guidelines for this five -mile
entryway corridor. During her tenure with the City she gained direct experience with the City's existing street master plan,
other City policies related to transportation, and the Development Review processes. Through her public sector work she
has become well -versed in working with groups and coordinating community -wide public participation processes. Linda
uses a variety of techniques designed to achieve citizen participation objectives. Since going into private practice, Linda
has completed planning, design, and contract documents for a variety of projects including industrial, office, commercial,
recreational, and residential projects. Linda's design skills and ability to partner with clients, design team members, and city
officials have made her an invaluable team member for any project. Representative project experience includes:
• Landscape Architect, Harmony Corridor Plan, Fort Collins, Colorado; City of Fort Collins
• Landscape Architect, College Avenue Entry at Poudre River, Fort Collins, Colorado; City of Fort Collins
• Landscape Architect, Colorado State University South Campus Master Plan, Fort Collins, Colorado; Colorado State
University
Alex Whitney, PE, Bridge and Structures; PBSEO
Alex is a structures group manager with 23 years of experience and expertise in bridge design, multidisciplinary, and design/
build transportation projects. He has managed the structure design of some of the largest transportation projects in the
U.S. Alex excels in successfully completing fast track projects. He is well versed in integrating multiple and diverse project
components. His past experience has involved intensive coordination with numerous project disciplines including roadway,
traffic, environmental, geotechnical, hydrology, drainage, and utilities. He has experience working with local government
agencies, state departments of transportation, and contractors. Alex has a strong technical background in bridge design,
seismic retrofit analysis and design, bridge maintenance and condition assessment, and bridge rehabilitation. Representative
project experience includes:
• Project Manager and Bridge Design Lead, Castle Oaks Drive over Cherry Creek Bridge Replacement, Castle Rock,
Colorado; Town of Castle Rock
• Bridge Task Lead, 1-25 at Baptist Road Interchange Design, Colorado Springs, Colorado; CDOT Region 2
• Structures Task Leader, 1-25 at Douglas Lane Interchange, Structure Selection Report, Castle Rock, Colorado; Douglas
County
• Structures Task Leader, Quebec Street Widening over C-470 Design, Lone Tree, Colorado; Douglas County
Nicolle Kord, NEPA Documentation and Environmental Studies (TBE, Wetlands, Weeds); PBSBJ
Nicolle is a field ecologist in PBS&J's environmental sciences division with four years of experience in wetland delineations/
jurisdictional determinations, Section 404 permits, preparation of environmental documents in accordance with the
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, habitat assessments, threatened/endangered species surveys, mitigation
monitoring, Phase I environmental site assessments; and using global positioning system instruments. Nicolle has performed
work for federal, state, and county agencies including the Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, Texas
Department of Transportation, Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), and Harris County and private industry
clients including Chevron and Anadarko. Representative project experience includes:
• Scientist, County Road 105, Douglas County, Colorado; Douglas County
• Scientist, Wetland Mitigation Monitoring, Broomfield County, Colorado; Northwest Parkway Association
• Scientist, RidgeGate Parkway Interchange, Lone Tree, Colorado; CDOT Region 1
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Darrel Cornell, PhD, NEPA Documentation and Environmental Studies (Air Quality and Cultural); Merco
Darrel has 35 years of experience in the National Environmental Policy Act, environmental impact mitigation, air quality,
noise assessments, chemistry, geology, industrial hygiene, industrial waste evaluation, waste site cleanups/closeout, risk
management, safety and public involvements. Knowledge of federal state, and local environmental requirements and
regulations. Acknowledged by the Department of Defense for excellent environmental program implementation and
performance. Representative project experience includes:
• Project Manager, 1-225 Light Rail Environmental Evaluation, Denver, Colorado; Regional Transportation District
• Project Manager, 1-25 Widening and Light Rail (T-REX), Denver, Colorado; City and County of Denver
• Chief of Consultant Division, Air Force Center for Environmental Excellence, San Antonio, Texas, Brooks AFB
Larry Sly, AICP, NEPA Documentation and Environmental Studies (Noise Analysis); PBSBJ
Larry has 14 years of experience in environmental compliance, project management and controls, regional and municipal
planning, and noise and traffic support. His expertise includes National Environmental Policy Act studies, compliance and
documentation, cost-effectiveness, feasibility and prioritization, noise analysis for highway and bridge projects, and public
and agency involvement for transportation and environmental studies. He has been involved in many local and regional
corridor planning and project development studies throughout Colorado and across the country. Representative project
experience includes:
• Project Manager, US 50 Corridor East Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement, Pueblo, Colorado to the Kansas State
Line; CDOT Region 2
• Project Planner, Baptist Road Improvements Design, El Paso County, Colorado
• Task Manager, 1-70 East Corridor EIS, Denver, Colorado; CDOT Region 6, Regional Transportation District, and City
and County of Denver
• Project Manager, Truck Route and Overweight Vehicle Fee Analysis, Commerce City, Colorado; City
of Commerce City
Mike Kiefer, PE, NEPA Documentation and Environmental Studies (Hazardous Materials)/Geotechnical/
Pavements; Yeh
Mike has 40 years of experience in civil / geotechnical engineering and project management. His broad engineering
experience includes initial site investigations, laboratory testing, engineering analysis, report preparation, and construction
testing / inspection. His project experience includes land development, transportation construction, industrial facilities,
schools, commercial buildings, and water and wastewater treatment / storage structures and hazardous materials
investigations. Representative project experience includes:
• Project Principal, E-470/1-70 Flyby and Flyover, Arapahoe County, Colorado; CDOT Region 1
• Project Principal, Castle Oaks Estates Development, Castle Rock, Colorado; Castle Oaks Estates Development
Becky Ware, Construction Administration; PBSBJ
Becky has eight years of experience in roadway inspection, GIS data collection,
inspector on various projects. Representative project experience includes:
• Project Inspector, South First Street (SH 60) and Parish Avenue Intersection
• Project Inspector, North West Region 4 Stencil Work, CDOT Region 4
• Project Inspector, 1-25 Median Safety Rail, CDOT Region 4
• Project Inspector, US 85 Fort Lupton to Platteville, CDOT Region 4
• Project Inspector, SH 60 from US 85 to County Road 25, CDOT Region 4
Ryan Adams, Public Involvement; PBS&J
and surveying. She has served as an
Johnstown, Colorado; Town of Johnstown
Ryan has 11 years of experience working in the public participation, communications, and government affairs industries
for private and non-profit organizations. His diverse experience includes municipal, state, and regional public participation
programs. Before joining PBS&J, he was an account executive for a Nevada public relations and government affairs agency.
He has also worked on city, county, and statewide political campaigns. Ryan has written and produced award -winning
radio and television commercials and Web sites. Representative project experience includes:
• Public Involvement Specialist, Ridge Road Design, Castle Rock, Colorado; Town of Castle Rock
• Public Involvement Specialist, 1-70 East Environmental Impact Statement, Denver, Colorado; CDOT Region 6,
Regional Transportation District, and City and County of Denver
• Public Involvement Specialist, West Vail Pass Environmental Assessment, Vail, Colorado; CDOT Region 3
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Introduction
PBS&J understands the City of Fort Collins (City) overall goal is to complete the Intersection Turn Lane Improvements
project on schedule and within budget We understand the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) local agency
process for federally funded projects Because this contract will also be used for future federally funded projects and
because this contract will also be used on an as needed basis we provide a comprehensive team that will respond to all
requests for services
We provide unmatched expertise in the delivery of federally funded CDOT local agency coordination projects that are
similar in scope to the Intersection Turn Lane Improvements project We have a comprehensive understanding of CDOT
requirements and processes including right of way environmental and plan preparation through numerous similar type
projects for CDOT and for local agencies We will proactively coordinate with CDOT to ensure timely approvals are
obtained to meet the overall schedule and complete the construction in 2009 while providing value added and cost
effective solutions
PBS&J has worked on numerous on call engineering services contracts and fully understands the need to be flexible to
meet all potential project needs Most importantly our team has extensive experience working for you and understands
your standards and processes including the use of Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards (LCUASS) and the City s
Design ( uidelines for Cradle Separated Pedestrian Cyclist and Equestrian Structures manual
Our team is structured to be responsive to any type of project whether large or small We have included several local firms
that ire available to respond quickly and efficiently PBS&J is 100 percent committed to provide the City with cost effective
and efficient solutions that make your job easier
I Project Understanding and Approach
Our project understanding was developed based on our review of the project area and discussions with City staff The
proposed approach in the following sections will address the critical issues for the intersection turn lane improvements and
ensure complete coverage for your on call engineering needs Our proven approach for project cost schedule and quality
control will be implemented to ensure value added and cost effective delivery
A Understanding and Approach for Intersection Turn Lane Improvements
PBS&j understands the unique challenges that must be addressed to implement the Intersection Turn Lane Improvements
project We have formulated a project approach specific to these proposed improvements that will identify the appropriate
roadway design solution and successfully complete the environmental clearances right of way acquisitions and plan
approvals from CDOT Region 4 Our approach was developed based on previous similar project experience and is tailored
to meet your project goals and site specific design challenges
1 Site Specific Design Issues
Our comprehensive understanding of the design challenges at each intersection will be the starting point for developing
design options Immediately upon notice to proceed we will prepare design options and identify pros and cons for each
This will be presented to the City project manager Our approach is to meet with the adjacent property owners early
in the process to discuss the designs and optimize where possible This approach ensures that decisions are made in a
timely manner —maintaining the project schedule for construction in 2009 We anticipate that later design revisions will
be minimized by obtaining buy in early in the process Our focus in preparing design improvements will be to minimize
impacts and reduce costs so that the overall project budget is maintained
Our four intersection design issues exhibits (pages 2 5) describe the site specific design issues followed by our solution/
approach
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Don Jacobs, PE, Hydrology/Hydraulics; PBS&J
Don has 14 years of diversified experience in water resources engineering. He has experience on numerous projects
throughout Colorado and has worked with a variety of private clients and federal, state, and municipal government
agencies. His work experience has included complex planning studies that have proceeded through design and into
construction. His specific areas of expertise include hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, design of open channels, storm
sewer design, floodplain modeling, drop structure design, bridge hydraulics, storm water master planning, and highway
related drainage and erosion control practices. His broad range of experience also includes construction management for
storm drainage projects. Representative project experience includes:
• Lead Drainage Engineer, Hampden Heights Area Flood Investigation and Improvement Plan; City and County of
Denver
• Lead Hydrologic Modeling Engineer, Denver Storm Drainage Master Plan, Denver, Colorado; City and County of
Denver
• Project Manager, 38th and Holly Detention Pond, Denver, Colorado; City and County of Denver
• Drainage Manager, FasTracks East Corridor Commuter Rail, Denver, Colorado; Regional Transportation District
Eric Fuhrman, PE, Hydrology/Hydraulics; TST
Eric has 18 years of experience as a design engineer and construction manager on a variety of projects including stormwater
hydrology, storm drainage systems; water and wastewater conveyance, storage, and master plans; and roads. Projects
include pump stations, pipelines, storm drainage and detention facilities, infrastructure master plans, and roadways.
Representative project experience includes:
• Town Engineer, Water Master Plan Study, Firestone, Colorado; Town of Firestone
• Design Engineer, Infrastructure Master Plan, Arvada, Colorado; Jefferson Center Metropolitan District
• Design Engineer, Firestone Boulevard Improvements, Firestone, Colorado; Town of Firestone
Levi Denton, PE, Geotechnical/Pavements; Terracon
Levi is the geotechnical department manager in Terracon's Fort Collins office. He has nine years of construction materials
and geotechnical engineering and project management experience, including on -site and laboratory materials testing,
exploratory field investigations, geotechnical engineering report preparation, pavement thickness designs, slope stability
analysis, and retaining wall design. He has project experience in residential, and commercial developments, multi -family
housing developments, mid- to high-rise buildings, utility and roadway improvements, transportation infrastructure
development, port facilities, and various other developments. Representative project experience includes:
• Project Director, Timnath Farms North Development, Timnath, Colorado; Town of Timnath
• Project Manager, Bayshore Development Geotechnical Exploration, Mead, Colorado; Bayshore Development
• Project Engineer, Multiple Geotechnical Division Projects, Denver, Colorado; Multiple Clients
Bob LaForce, PE, Geotechnical/Pavements; Yoh
Bob has 36 years of CDOT experience of which the last 21 years were related to materials engineering and testing. He
spent the last six years as Region 1 Materials Engineer overseeing project testing and supervising the preliminary engineering
and pavement design of numerous projects for CDOT Region 1. The first 12 years with CDOT were spent with the CDOT
Research Section investigating such varied areas as asphalt recycling and pavement performance, swelling soils studies,
tunnel ventilation and numerous construction product and procedure evaluations. His representative project experience
includes multiple materials engineering projects as a senior materials manager for multiple clients.
Jamie Archambeau, PE, Traffic; PBS&J
Jamie has five years of experience in traffic engineering including access control plans, roundabout analysis, corridor
modeling and analysis, asset management, signing and striping plans, incident management plans, signal timing analysis,
traffic impact studies, access management, crash history analysis, hazard elimination studies, and traffic signal design.
She has experience with software programs including HCS+, Synch ro/Si mTraffic 7, Rodel, AIMSUN, SignCAD, Translink,
Corsim, Transyt-7F, PC Travel, and TSPPD. Representative project experience includes:
• Project Engineer, US 40 Capacity Analysis, Steamboat Springs, Colorado; City of Steamboat Springs
• Project Engineer, SH 82 Corridor Optimization Plan, Glenwood Springs, Colorado; City of Glenwood Springs
• Project Engineer, 8th Street Extension Traffic Analysis, Glenwood Springs, Colorado; City of Glenwood Springs
• Project Engineer, Cheyenne Boulevard Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado; City of Colorado Springs
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Elizabeth Stolfus, Traffic; Stolfus
Elizabeth has 13 years of transportation engineering experience. Through project efforts, she has worked in several
Colorado communities including, Denver, Colorado Springs, Greenwood Village, Black Hawk, Estes Park, Frisco, and
Granby. Her responsibilities have included project management, contract document development, roadway layout,
hydraulic analysis, alignment studies, roundabout design, access management, opinion of probable cost preparation,
project coordination, construction observation, and other aspects of transportation projects. Elizabeth is well versed in
AASHTO methodologies, CDOT procedures, MUTCD guidance, and multiple agency coordination. Representative project
experience includes:
• Project Manager, US 40 Access Management and Capacity Analyses, Steamboat Springs, Colorado; City of Steamboat
Springs and CDOT Region 3
• Project Manager, On -Call Transportation Engineering, Elizabeth, Colorado; Town of Elizabeth
• Project Manager, On -Call Transportation Engineering, Granby, Colorado; Town of Granby
• Project Manager, Turn -Lane Improvements, Glenwood Springs, Colorado; Roaring Fork School District
Brian Lyster, Potholing; Badger Underground
Brian is the owner of a Badger Underground franchise. His 12 years of experience includes expertise in hydro -excavation
services and full -service positive displacement vacuuming. His customers include Conoco Phillips, DCP Midstream,
Colorado Interstate Gas, Kerr Mcgee, Weld County, Arapahoe County, City of Aurora, Weitz, Pickard Construction, SEMA,
Sturgeon Electric, and many other well-known established companies. Through these companies, Brian has built strong
relationships and experience. Representative project experience includes:
• Project Manager, Core Drilling, Potholing, Backgilling, Weld County, Colorado; Weld County
• Project Manager, Potholing, Brighton, Colorado; Conoco Phillips
VI. UDBE Forms
The following pages include, for each of our three UDBE subconsultants (Merco, Yeh, and Stolfus), a CDOT Form 1331, a
Letter of Acceptance, and a DBE Certification Letter.
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COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
CERTIFICATE OF PROPOSED
DBE PARTICIPATION FOR
CMS #:
N/A
Anticipated Location(s):
City of Ft. Collins
Project#:
QC M455-091, 16603
Sheet:
1 of 3
PROJECT SPECIFIC (PS)
Contract DBE Goal:
Will Your DBE % Meet The Goal (box C)?
CONSULTANT CONTRACTS
1s %
YESaaaaammU NO
Instructions For Prime Consultant:
• An officer of the consultant must complete and submit an original copy of this form as part of the Commendation Section of your n contract
Statement Of Interest (SOI).
• Submit a separate CDOT Form #1331 for each proposed DBE.
• Attach a signed Letter orAcceptance and copy of DBE certificate from each DBE firm.
Retain a photocopy for your records.
(NOTE: See 49 CFR part 26.55, and the DBE Definitions and Requirements section of the contract, for further information concerning counting DBE
participation toward the contract's DBE goal.)
ITEMS OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED
NAME OF DBE SUBCONSULTANT
BY DBE SUBCONSULTANT
Yeh & Associates, Inc.
Hazardous materials/geotechnical
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS: [7] Letter of Acceptance 0 DBE certificate
A) What percentage of the overall contract is this proposed subcontract, supply/vendor contract. OR
servicetbroker contract?
A> 10%
NOTE: Calculate % based on actual subcontractor dollars and not prime contract prices Only report % amounts
that are el ible for counting toward the contract owl (See DBE Definitions and Requireirierft in contract).
B) What is the total percentage value of proposed DBE participation from prior sheetsiforms?
B> 0 %
C) What is the accumulative percentage value of the overall contract that is committed to DBEs?
10%
C>
C-[A + B]
I certify that:
my company has accepted a proposal from the DBE subconsultant named above.
my company has notified the proposed DBE subconsultant of the commitment % of work (Letter of Acceptance is attached).
my company's use of the proposed DBE subconsultant for the items of work listed above is a condition of the contract award.
my company will not use a substitute DBE subconsultant for the proposed DBE subconsultant's failure to perform under a fulty
executed subcontract., unless my company complies with the DBE Definitions and Requirements section of the contract.
In addition, if my company does not meet the intended DBE goal for this contract and is unable to document adequate good
faith efforts. I understand that my company will receive a poor contract performance rating from COOT, which will negatively
impact the scoring of our Statements Of Interest (SOI) on future COOT contracts.
I declare under penalty of perjury in the second degree, and any other applicable state or federal laws, that the statements
made on this document are true anti complete to the best of my knowledge.
COMPANY NAME: PBS&J
DATE: 4.` 23 / 08
COMPANY OFFICER SIGNATURE: //JJ�
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TITLE:
Vice President
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and Associates, Inc.
Consulting Engineers & Scientists
April 9, 2008
Mr. Dan Liddle, PE
PBS&J
4601 DTC Boulevard, Suite 700
Denver, CO 80237
Re: Intersection Improvements at various locations in Ft. Collins, Colorado.
Dear Mr. Liddle:
Yeh & Associates, Inc. is pleased to be a part of the PBS&J team to submit a Statement of
Interest for the design and construction of the intersection improvements for the City of Fort
Collins. The company is a pre -qualified consulting firm with CDOT in geotechnical, geological,
materials and construction management engineering disciplines and a Disadvantaged Business
Enterprise (DBE).
The firm was established in 1999 to provide geotechnical, geological and material engineering
and testing services. Currently, the firm has three offices located in Denver, Durango and
Glenwood Springs. All our offices have a material testing laboratory and our Denver Laboratory
is AASHTO accredited.
We are confident that our geotechnical, pavement design, and knowledge of construction and
materials testing will provide additional strength to the team's capability in providing the City of
Fort Collins the best possible engineering for the intersection improvements.
If we can be of further assistance, please contact me at 303 781-9590.
Sincerely,
YEH AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
C J
Shan-Tai Yeh, P.E.
President
cc: File 2008-PO81
5700 East Evans Avenue, Denver, CO 80222, (303) 781-9590, Fax (303) 78 1 -95 83
170 Mel Ray Road, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601, (970) 384-1500, Fax (970) 384-1501
570 Turner Drive, Suite D, Durango, CO 81303, (970) 382-9590, Fax (970) 382-9583
STATE
OF
COLORADO
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Office of Certification
OT
4201 East Arkansas Avenue, EMP, B600
Denver, Colorado 60222
(303) 5124140
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fax (303) 512-4146
May 27, 2005
Mr. Shan-Tai Ych, P.E.
Yeh and Associates, Inc.
5700 E. Evans Avenue
Denver, CO 80222-5305
Dear Mr. Yeh,
ANNUAL APPROVAL OF CERTIFICATE #4526
The Office of Certification is pleased to inform you that Yeh and Associates, Inc. has been reviewed and deemed
eligible for continued participation in the United States Department of Transportation's (U.S. DOT) Disadvantaged
Business Enterprise (DBE) Certification Program. This letter serves as your official certification. Your fine will
continue to be included on the Colorado Uniform Certification Program's on-line directory of eligible DBE's. You
can access the directory at wwwAot.state.co.us/app_ucp/.
Certification number is 4526/MBE/"
Expiration June 30, 2008
Certified to participate as a DBE on U.S. DOT financially -assisted projects in the State of Colorado
For the duration of your firm's continued eligibility, business development assistance is available from Colorado's
UCP members. To inquire about particular programs available through these entities, please contact them directly.
In accordance with U.S. DOT Regulations found at 49 CFR Part 26, your firm is certified for a period of three years,
provided annual updates arc timely submitted. You will be notified each May, the month prior to the anniversary
of your certification, that your certification status must be re-evaluated. The notification provides instructions on
documents to submit to the Office of Certification. However, should you not receive notification from this office
during that month, it is your responsibility to contact us. Submittal of this information is necessary to ensure that there
is no interruption in your certified status during the three-year period.
The State of Colorado's UCP partners wish you continued success in all your business endeavors.
Sincerely,
Berretta L. Collins, Director
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
CERTIFICATE OF PROPOSED
CMS #:
N/A
Anticipated Location(s):
City of Ft. Collins
DBE PARTICIPATION FOR
PROJECT SPECIFIC (PS)
CONSULTANT CONTRACTS
Project#:
QC M455-091, 16603
Sheet:
2 of 3
Contract DBE Goal:
15 %
Will Your DBE %Meet The Goal (box C)?
YES El NO
• An officer of the consultant must complete and submit an original copy of this form as pan of the Commendation Section Of your �S contract
Statement Of Interest Son
• Submit a separate CDOT Form #1331 for each proposed DBE.
• Attach a signed Letter of Acceptance and copy of DBE certificate from each DBE fine.
• Retain a photocopy for your records.
(NOTE: See 49 CFR pan 25.55. and the DBE Definitions and Requirements section of the contract, for further information concerning counting D8E
Participation toward the contract's DBE goal.)
NAME OF DBE SUBCONSULTANT
ITEMS OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED
BY DBE SUBCONSULTANT
StDlfLls & Associates, Inc.
Roadway design/CAD drafting/traffic
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS: Il Letter of Acceptance 21 DBE certificate
A) What percentage of the overall contract is this proposed subcontract, supply/vendor contract. OR
servvice)broker contract?
NOTE: Calculate % based on actual subcontractor cionars and not prime contract paces. Only repot %amounts
A> 5
that are eligible for countingtoward the contract oal See DBE Definitions end R uies,= to contra,,.
B) What is the total percentage value of proposed DBE participation from prior sheets/forms?
B> 100�
0
C) What is the accumulative percentage value of the overall contract that is committed to DBEs?
C-[A B]
C> 150%
I certify that:
• my company has accepted a proposal from the DBE subconsut ant named above.
• my company has notified the proposed DBE subconsultant of the commitment % of work (Letter -of Acceotance is attached).
• my company's use of the proposed DBE subconsultant for the items of work listed above is a condition of the contract award.
• my company will not use a substitute DBE subconsultant for the proposed DBE subconsultant's failure to perform under a fully
executed subcontract, unless
my company complies with the DBE Definitions and Requirements section of the contract.
• In addition, if my company does not meet the intended DBE for this
goal contract and is unable to document adequate good
faith efforts, I understand that my company will receive a poor contract performance rating from CDOT, which will negatively
Impact the scoring of our Statements Of Interest (SOI) on future CDOT contracts.
I declare under penalty of perjury In the second degree, and any other applicable state or federal laws, that the statements
made on this document are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
COMPANY NAME: PBS&J
DATE:
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COMPANY OFFICER SIGNATURE: f!.µ�
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TITLE:
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Vice President
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April 10, 2008
Dan Liddle, P.E.
PBS&J
4601 DTC Boulevard
Suite 700
Denver, CO 80237
RE: Intersection Turn Lane Improvements, Fort Collins, CO, RFP No. P1124
Federal -Aid Project AQC M455-091, 16603
Dear Dan:
Stolfus & Associates, Inc. is pleased to provide Roadway Design, Traffic Engineering, and
Drafting Services in support of the PBS&J team. We have transportation planning and
engineering experience for transportation projects throughout Colorado. Our experience
includes access management, geometric design of sidewalks, intersections and interchanges,
signage and striping, and construction phasing and traffic control. We are well versed in
AASHTO methodologies, CDOT procedures, MUTCD guidance, the State Highway Access
Code, NEPA requirements, and multi -agency coordination.
Stolfus & Associates, Inc. has successfully completed a number of similar projects, including
assignments with PBS&J. As you know, we are providing intersection design services for the
PBS&J team on SH 9 in Region 1 as part of the Swan Mountain to Valley Brook Corridor Team.
Stolfus & Associates, Inc. is a Certified DBE firm and a Certified ESB firm with CDOT. The firm
has been in operation since September 2003 and has five full-time employees.
Thank you for the opportunity to work together on this exciting project. Please call me if you
have any questions or if I can be of assistance.
Very Truly Yours,
STOLFUS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
FA �'+
Elizabeth B. Stolfus, P.E.
President
5690 DTC Boulevard. Suite 101 W • Grccnwond Village, CO 90111 • phone: 303-221-2330 • fax: 303-221 2331 • www.su9fusandassociatcs.com
STATE OF COLORADO
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Office of Certification
4201 East Arkansas Avenue, Room 200 QT
Denver, Colorado 80222
Mein: 303.512-4140
Fax:.303-512-4148 Ir
January 29, 2007
Ms. Elizabeth Stolfus
Stolfus & Associates, Inc.
5690 DTC Blvd., Suite 101 W
Greenwood Village, CO 801 11-3055
Dcar Ms. Stolfus,
ANNUAL APPROVAL OF CERTIFICATE #5678
The Office of Certification is pleased to infonu you that Stolfus & Associates, Inc. has been reviewed and
deemed eligible for continued participation in the United States Department of Transportation's (U.S. DOT)
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Certification Program. This letter serves as your official
certification. Your firm will continue to be included on the Colorado Uniform Certification Program's on-line
directory of eligible DBE's. You can access the directory at www.dot.state.co.usiapp_ucp/.
Certification number is 5678
Expiration February 29,2010
Certified to participate as a DBE on U.S. DOT fmatrcially-assisted projects in the State of Colorado
For the duration of your firm's continued eligibility, business development assistance is available from
Colorado's UCP members. To inquire about particular programs available through these entities, please contact
them directiv,
In accordance with U.S. DOT Regulations found at 49 CFR Part 26, your fun is certified for a period of three
years, provided annual updates are timely submitted. You will be notified each January, the month prior to
the anniversary of your certification, that your certification status must be re-evaluated. The notification
provides instructions on documents to submit to the Office of Certification. However, should you not receive
notification from this office during that month, it is your responsibility to contact us. Submittal of this
information is necessary to ensure that there is no interruption in your certified status during the three-year
period.
The State of Colorado's UCP partners wish you continued success in all your business endeavors.
Sincerely,
Greg Diehl, EO Supen•isor
Office of Certification
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
CERTIFICATE OF PROPOSED
DBE PARTICIPATION FOR
CMS #:
N/A
Anticipated Location(s):
City of Ft. Collins
Project#:
AQC M , 16603
Sheet:
3 of 3
PROJECT SPECIFIC (PS)
ConDBE Goal:
Contract
Will Your DBE %Meet The Goal (box C)?
CONSULTANT CONTRACTS
is %
ves No
Instructions For Prime Consultant:
• .An officer of the consultant Must Complete and submit an Original copy of this fort as Dart of the Commendation Section of your PS contract
Statement Of Interest (SOI).
• Submit a separate CDOT Form #1331 for each proposed DBE.
• Attach a signed Letter of Acceptance and copy of DBE certificate from each DBE firm
Retain a photocopy for your records.
(NOTE: See 49 CFR part 26.55. and the DOE Definitions and Requirements section of the contract, for further information concerning counting DBE
nartieinafinn toward the contract's DBE coal.)
ITEMS OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED
NAME OF DBE SUBCONSULTANT
BY DBE SUBCONSULTANT
Merco, Inc.
*Air quality, *cultural, paleontology, archeology
*Not anticipated for Intersection Turn Lane projects
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS: Letter of Acceptance 0 DBE certificate
A) What percentage of the overall contract is this proposed subcontract, supplylvendor contract. OR
servicelbroker contract?
A> 0%
NOTE: Calculate % based on actual subcontractor dollars and not prime contract prices. Only report % amounts
that are eligible for counhng toward the contract coal (See DBE Defirdlbns and R tnrerner is in contract).
B) What is the total percentage value of proposed DBE participation from prior sheetsiforms?
B> ) 0%
C) What is the accumulative percentage value of the overall contract that is committed to DBEs?
15
Q>
C=[A + B]
I certify that:
my company has accepted a proposal from the DBE subconsultant named above.
my company has notified the proposed DOE subconsultant of the commitment % of work (Letter of Acceptance is attached).
my company's use of the proposed DBE subconsultant for the items of work listed above is a condition of the contract award.
my company will not use a substitute DBE subconsultant for the proposed DBE subconsultant's failure to perform under a fully
executed subcontract; unless my company complies with the DBE Definitions and Requirements section of the contract.
In addition, if my company does not meet the intended DBE goal for this contract and is unable to document adequate good
a contract performance rating from CDOT, which will negatively
faith efforts, I understand that my company will receive poor
impact the scoring of our Statements Of Interest (SOI) on future CDOT contracts.
I declare under penalty of perjury in the second degree, and any other applicable state or federal laws. that the statements
made on this document are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
COMPANY NAME: PBS&J
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COMPANY OFFICER SIGNATURE: /�
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[ERCO INC.
April 11, 2008
Dan Liddle, PE
PBS&J
4601 DTC Boulevard, Suite 700
Denver, Colorado 80237
Project: Intersection Turn Lane Improvements, Federal -Aid Project AQC M455-091, 16603 and
Civil Engineering Annual Design, Drafting, and Surveying Services - City of Fort Collins,
Engineering Department
Dear Mr. Liddle:
MERCO is pleased to have the opportunity to team with PBS&J to provide air quality services for
the above referenced solicitation.
MERCO, Inc. was founded in 1988 and provides environmental and transportation engineering
services for a variety of government and corporate clients. MERCO's transportation and transit
experience is varied and extensive, including work in Denver and other cities in Colorado.
MERCO has been responsible for project control functions, utility design, quality assurance,
NEPA support, public involvement, air quality, noise and vibration. We have provided these
services on many transportation contracts, earning a reputation for excellence, innovation, and
value-added service.
MERCO is a women -owned small business, which currently is certified as:
• Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) with the State of Colorado,
• Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) and SBE with the City and County of Denver,
• UDBE and ESB with CDOT, and
• A pre -qualified engineering firm with CDOT
Please call us at 303-274-9686 or send an email mbonakdar@merco-inc.com if you need further
information.
Best regards,
Moe Bonakdar
President
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Marco, Inc.
Ms. Maby Mahboubi
1400 Simms St., Suite 210
Golden, CO 80401
Dear Ms. Mahboubi:
Office of Economic Devalopmeot
DlvWW of small &Wneae Opportunity
201 W. Co fax Avenue, #907
Denver, Co 80202
p: 720.913.19W
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The Division of Small Business Opportunity is pleased to inform you that Marco, Inc. is certified as a
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise pursuant to the US Department of Transportation's Regulation 49 CFR
Part 26. Marco, Inc, is eligible to participate as a DBE on US Department of Transportation financially -assisted
projects in Colorado in the work categories listed on the enclosed attachment. Your fine will be included on the
Colorado Unified Certification Program's (UCP) on-line directory of eligible DBEs. You can access the
directory at www.dotstate.00.us/app_ucp/.
Certification Number: 7084
Annual Update Due: September
This certification is valid through September 19, 2010 but must be updated annually prior to the anniversary of
the certification date. A reminder, with instructions, will be sent each August, the month prior to your eligibility
anniversary. If you do not receive the reminder, it is your responsibility to request a Change Affidavit from this
office. The annual updates are necessary to ensure no interruption in your ftrm's DBE eligibility. If any change
occurs in the firm's legal structure, ownership, management, control, or work performed, you must notify the
Division of Small Business Opportunity immediately.
The State of Colorado's UCP partners wish you great success in all your business endeavors.
Sincerely,
am a Lee, Director
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t Street within the proposed widening.
Widening and including the bike lane on -
street will result in the remaal o! several
large trees located on CSU property. An
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widening will mainum the on -street bike
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An existing traffic signal pole on the
northeast corner is set back and can likely
remain.
There are numerous utilities within [his location including Qwest telephone and
City of Fort Collins power. This location will be potholes early in the project and
coordination with utilities to schedule relocations in advance of Construction.
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2. General Project Issues
The following discussion demonstrates our comprehensive
understanding of the general project issues. We have identified
the major issues followed by our solution.
1. Issue/Challenge: Meet CDOT's Local Agency process
requirements
The local agency process requires that the project follow the
same standards and procedures as CDOT would use for projects
that they complete. If the required steps outlined in the Local
Agency Project Flowchart are not followed it will cause delays
and increase costs. PBS&J's comprehensive understanding
of CDOT procedures and standards ensures timely project
approvals. A key issue is completing comprehensive
environmental studies, right-of-way plans, and project plans in
CDOT format. This expedites project reviews ensuring that the
schedule is met and the work is completed cost-effectively.
We have experience working with Wendy Turner, CDOT local
agency coordinator, and each of the CDOT discipline leads
through other similar local agency and CDOT projects that
include:
• South First Street (SH 60) and Parish Avenue for Town of
Johnstown
at Mary's Lake Road Bridge Replacement for Larimer County
• SH 257 and Weld County Road 74 Intersection Design for
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2. Issue/Challenge: Using context -sensitive design to determine the appropriate design criteria
The four project sites are located at existing intersection locations that will be modified for the inclusion of the proposed
turn lanes. The application of the LCUASS will be reviewed but is likely to result in large impacts to adjacent properties.
Because of this, a critical first step in developing context -sensitive solutions (CSS) is to apply appropriate design criteria.
For example, the auxiliary lane storage, deceleration, and taper lengths per LCUASS will be much larger than the originally
anticipated 150 feet in the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) grant application. We would propose to use the
CDOT Access Code requirements that would require a 162-foot lane plus an 88-foot taper for a 30 mph posted speed —
reducing impacts and costs. It is important that the design consider CSS that meet the context of existing conditions. Design
criteria that must be considered include:
at Bike lanes (present at each location except for Shields and Mulberry)
• Turn lane and taper length
• Lane widths (existing lane widths are narrow at Shields/Mulberry and Laurel/Drake intersections)
• Sidewalk widths (existing sidewalks are as narrow as 3 feet at Shields/Mulberry and Laurel/Drake intersections)
Design vehicle
Pedestrian crossings
It is important to apply the appropriate design criteria and obtain variances when necessary. The City's Transportation
Master Plan includes provisions for using context -sensitive designs and will be the basis for any variance. It is important to
consider, as part of any variance, that it will be safe for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists.
3. Issue/Challenge: Deliver the completed construction project within the total combined $908,000 budget
It is important that the design improvements be optimized to complete the design, right-of-way acquisition, and
construction of the four intersections within the project budget. We have analyzed the proposed improvements and
have determined the basic work elements can be completed within the proposed budget. However, it appears that any
enhancements above and beyond the basic improvements will exceed the established project budget.
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In order to design our improvements within the project budget, our approach will be to design the improvements to meet
the budget. To accomplish this, we will prepare several option including costs, at each location. This will be presented to
the City project manager to obtain direction on how to proceed. The intersection design issues exhibits shown on pages
2 through S include some of these options that were developed for the proposal. Critical items that will be considered
include street lighting, landscape/irrigation restoration, storm drainage improvements, pedestrian ramp and crossing
improvements, and traffic signal modifications.
4. Issue/Challenge: Completing environmental studies and NEPA
(National Environmental Policy Act) documentation to meet
applicable state and federal regulations for these CMAQ funded
improvements
One of the first actions taken will be to establish the appropriate
class of action required for environmental clearance under NEPA
to meet federal requirements in the administration of CMAQ funds
for constructing these intersection improvements. We will initiate
conversations with CDOT Region 4 to make this determination.
Once this determination has been made and agreed upon, the
decision will be documented in a technical memorandum, stating
the reasons for the decision. This memorandum is anticipated to be
completed in draft form within the first two weeks following notice
to proceed.
Based on our past experience with similar type projects, we anticipate
completing a Categorical Exclusion (CatEx) for the intersections.
Because CDOT will be administering the CMAQ funds, we will be
required to complete CDOT Form 128, the CatEx Determination.
Supporting environmental studies for technical analyses will be
documented in technical memoranda and submitted to the City and
CDOT. The conceptual design must be finalized before environmental
studies are completed, and CDOT must approve the completed
CDOT Form 128 prior to right-of-way acquisition.
Based on our initial review that included site visits, historic resource and hazardous materials data base research, the
intersection improvements are anticipated to have minimal or no required clearance actions for the list of potential
resources. Upon project initiation additional studies and the resource surveys will be formalized in accordance with CDOT
standards and procedures.
We anticipate that the construction disturbance will likely be less than one -acre for all four locations —meaning that a
Stormwater Permit (NPDES) is not required. However, it is our experience that CDOT may require the preparation of a
Stormwater Management Plans (SWMP). PBS&J has extensive experience using CDOT standards to complete SWMPs if
required.
5. Issue/Challenge: Early identification of utility locations and conflicts to ensure the schedule and budget are met
For early determination of the presence and location of existing utilities, we propose hiring an independent utility locating
firm and having all the utilities field -surveyed as part of the initial topographic surveying. Also, we propose to pothole all of
the utilities at the start of the project so that the conceptual design layouts and analysis will include detailed information.
The locates and potholing data will be incorporated into the conceptual design effort so that potential design modifications
can be identified early, eliminating last minute changes. This will advance the coordination so that any relocations can be
completed ensuring the construction is completed in 2009.
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