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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESPONSE - RFP - 7300 CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR CLEARVIEW CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS & FUTURE MINOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I I Fart Collins Request for Proposal For Consulting Engineering Services For Clearview Channel Improvements And Future Minor Capital Improvements November 18, 2011 RFP #7'inn Prepared for: City of Fort Collins Financial Services Purchasing Division 215 N. Mason Street, 2nd Floor Fort Collins, CO 80522 f ;4 I . ` - iN �'3 Prepared by: ICON Engineering Inc. 8100 S. Akron Street, Suite 300 Centennial, CO 80112 303-221-0802 Prime Consultant Role: AiA►t����ltl,�1 Project Management Hydrology/Hydraulic Engineering Civil Engineering Survey/Mapping/GIS Construction Management SUBCONSULTANT ROLE: DHM Design Landscape Architecture Revegetation & Planning Public Outreach Public Meetings • AM SUBCONSULTANT ROLE: ERO Resources Environmental Permitting Wetlands Delineation Habitat Assessment & Design Recommendations s SUBCONSULTANT ROLE: LONCO, Inc. Assist On Minor Structure Design Bridge/Concrete Design SUBCONSULTANT ROLE: Terracon Consultants, Inc. Geotechnical Investigations Phase I Environmental Report Materials Testing ADDITIONAL RESOURCES - SECOND TIER ON -CALL FIRMS Synergy Mapping, Inc. - Aerial Photography and Digital Mapping Compilation BT Trenchless - Utilities/Potholing Applied Design Services, LLC - Irrigation Design Corey Electrical Engineers - Electrical KEY STAFF STRUCTURE ' Support Staff GIS Specialists Surveyors Engineers Administration Staff: ICON's staff is very stable with many of our employees being with us since our ' inception. This provides our clients with experienced personnel who have worked together as a team on many projects. Many of our staff have direct experience within the City of Fort Collins on past task orders. ICON has embraced a concept of controlled growth that best serves the needs of our clients. Past Performance: We are extremely proud of our working relationship with the City of Fort Collins, as well as other clients with similar contracting arrangements. These entities would not come back to our firm with so many repeat contracts if they were not satisfied with our final product and our ability to adhere to schedule and budget requirements. ICON Engineering, Inc. P.=.r 17 Years of Experience* ' Title Total/ICON(G&O) Education Management Penn Gildersleeve, PE President 38/26 BSCE ' Douglas J. Williams, PE Vice President 33/29 BSCE Matthew J. Ursetta, PE Secretary Treasurer 28/28 BSCE Senior Professional Craig Jacobson, PE, CFM Associate / PM 14/14 BSCE Troy Carmann, PE, CFM Associate / PM 14/14 BSCE/MSCE (GIS) Kent D. Barringer, PE Project Manager 32/27 BSCE Roger Vermaas, PLS ** Survey Manager 27/15 Design/Construction Engineering ' Daniel D. Bernier CADD Manager/GIS 15/15 CADD Cert. Brian LeDoux, PE, CFM Engineer 10/10 BSCE ' Morgan McDermott, PE, CFM Justin Hamann, PE Engineer Engineer 5/1 10/9 BSCE BSCE Jacob Marquez, El Engineer 7/6 BSCE Cindy Rose, PE Senior Engineer 15/4 BSCE Terry Martin, PE, CFM Senior Engineer 8/1 BSCE Souzana Vang, El Engineer 6/5 BSCE Ben Smith, El Engineer 7/7 BSCE ' David Lee, El Engineer 1/1 BSCE Jeremy Du Chateau GIS Technician 8/5 BSGeo ' *Years' experience includes time at both ICON and Greenhorne & O'Mara. **Reflects ICON/Aspen Joint Venture. Administration Personnel also available. ' Representative Projects: As called out by our company logo's, ICON Engineering, Inc. is a full service engineering firm specializing in Planning, Design, and Management of various projects. We believe that the City of Fort Collins will find that example projects from all three of ' these disciplines relate to the work described for the future project portion of this contract, in addition to work for the Clearview Channel . ' PLANNING PROJECT DISCIPLINE: Drainage Master Plans and Outfall System Plans ICON has vast knowledge and experience in the completion of Drainage Master Plans ' studies and has demonstrated this fact throughout the Colorado Front Range Communities. Master Plans and OSPs have been completed for the UDFCD, City of Fort Collins, Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority, City of Grand Junction, and the City of Boulder to name a few. In ' general each study involves a wide range of engineering tasks, including but not limited to: Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, floodplain delineation, damage assessment, alternatives analysis, economic analysis for benefits vs. costs, conceptual or preliminary design ' presentation; and report preparation. Recent and past projects include: ICON Engineering, Inc. 8 • Little Dry Creek, Willow Creek, and Tributaries Stream Stabilization and Major Crossing Planning, Arapahoe County, CO • Piney Creek and Tributaries Stream Stabilization and Major Crossing Planning, Arapahoe County, CO • Willow Creek/Little Willow Creek Major Drainageway Planning, Arapahoe County, CO • Clear Creek Master Plan, Adams, Jefferson and Denver Counties • Lone Tree Creek, Windmill Creek and Dove Creek, Arapahoe and Douglas Counties Floodplain Delineation, FEMA Flood Insurance Studies, and FEMA Map Revisions ICON specializes in the completion of challenging floodplain delineation projects and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) updates, including FEMA Letters of Map Revisions (LOMRs), Conditional Letters of Map Revisions (CLOMRs) and Physical Map Revisions (PMRs). Our staff has worked extensively for FEMA since 2001, including assignments related to FIS updates in all of the FEMA Region VIII states. As an example, in South Dakota, we have worked for thirteen counties over the last six years. Our South Dakota Flood Insurance Study updates, have involved hydraulic analysis of over 90 stream miles including studies on the Big Sioux River, Skunk Creek, Willow Creek, Battle Creek, Grace Coolidge Creek, and the Belle Fourche River. In Colorado, we have completed floodplain analysis and levee protection studies throughout Prowers County. Over 18 miles of the Arkansas River was modeled in HEC- RAS with over sixteen miles of inflow drainageways. Significant split flow modeling was applied to this study, pushing the limits of the steady state 1-dimentional modeling. 13 miles of split flow reaches were included incorporating nearly 50 lateral spill structures. ICON staff has experience in 2-dimentional modeling and unsteady flow hydraulics. ' ICON completed a 2D analysis using FLO-21D for several alluvial fans in the community of Eureka, Utah and is currently completing a 2D floodplain update for the City of Boulder. Unsteady flow HEC-RAS and dynamic ' models using EPA SWMM5.0 have also been used extensively in the Cities of Fort Collins and Grand Junction. Our work in ' Grand Junction was accepted by FEMA as part of a Physical Map Revision for Leach Creek and Ranchmen's Ditch. ICON's staff is experienced with all of the most ' recent programs currently used and accepted by local governments and FEMA. ' Hydraulic workmaps for Battle and Grace Coolidge Creeks in Custer County, SD. The workmaps identify a variety of FEMA zones reflecting shallow and split flow ' areas, modeled using HEC-RAS. II ICON Engineering, Inc. ane 19 LOMR and CLOMR, Review Program Through a contract with the UDFCD, and funded through a first -of -its -kind demonstration contract with FEMA, for the past ten years, ICON has been performing the services similar to that of the current Production and Technical Services (PTS) contractor. Work efforts include the providing technical reviews and processing of all LOMRs and CLOMRs submitted within the six county boundary of the UDFCD. Work has required interfacing on a regular basis with the UDFCD, FEMA, FEMA's PTS Contractor, and the local engineers that prepared the map revisions. Work under this contract has also required that ICON become efficient in producing all of FEMA's map revision deliverables and file system. Under this contract, ICON directly prepares determination documents, LOMR exhibits, letter documentation, GIS deliverables, notification publications, as well as completes technical reviews for each case. As part of the program, ICON has become efficient in using FEMA's Mapping Information Platform (MIP) management system. Over 350 map revisions have been completed through this contract. Originally funded for one year, the success of the study has led to a series of subsequent grant extensions. One grant extension called for ICON to prepare a demonstration project of how best to incorporate LOMRs into DFIRMs. ICON also assisted the UDFCD in the preparation of guidelines for submittals of Digital Letter of Map Change (LOMC) submittals. '\ AREA 'r.♦c-..-. �n�sm s, � �: �• xiM11C0EH/ Annotated FIS and FIRM Exhibits prepared as part of ICON's LOMC Review Program. ♦Y _ � - n�� YY• - IrVf u J -41 �. Ho Hl w.Nwrorow n�•ra 70r1Ry]TpMH«�]1011]M /� O 1%' _ 0.11 • s� Stabilization and Geomorphology ICON has completed studies related to stream stability, including evaluating the geomorphologic principles embedded in drainageways with stability issues. Geomorphic analysis completed also evaluates sediment transport potential. Recently, ICON utilized the procedures outlined in HEC-20 to evaluate Sand Creek in Colorado Springs, CO, as part of a stream stability assessment and plan. As part of our contract with UDFCD, we represented the District on all matters pertaining to the South Platte River, including gravel mining operations, as well as the evaluation and design of thalweg stream stability (drop structure) and channel bank erosion (soil riprap and vegetative revetment). ICON Engineering, Inc. r,� 110 DESIGN PROJECT DISCIPLINE: Capital Improvement Projects ICON Engineering, Inc. has established long term contracts with many Front Range municipalities to complete drainage related design improvements. Many of our projects have been recognized by regional and national organizations for engineering excellence. Our projects have been selected twice for the Colorado Association of Stormwater and Floodplain Managers (CASFM) with an additional four Honor Awards. Several of our projects have been tested by major flood events and have proven capable of surviving flood flows even much greater than the design frequency. A prime example is our work on Spring Creek in Fort Collins that came through the disastrous 11 inch plus storm of 1997 with minimal impact. ICON's design services include a full range of design solutions, including: open channel and stabilization improvements, drop structure design, channel rehabilitation and wetlands, conduits and storm sewers, water quality planning and design, detention ponds, jurisdictional dams, and pipe boring/jacking improvements. oulder ort Collins Denver ICON Engineering. Inc 111 Water Quality Improvement Projects Over the last several years, ICON has been an innovator in the design and construction of regional water quality treatment facilities throughout the Denver Metro area and City of Fort Collins. Treatment options include regional water quality solutions, level spreaders, end of pipe treatments, and LID techniques. In 2009, ICON completed the design of two large water quality retrofits to detention ponds in the City of Aurora, and is in process of completing a water quality retrofit to a 100 acre-foot regional detention facility in Arapahoe County. From Top to Bottom: Norfolk Pond - City of Aurora Jewell Wetlands - City of Aurora Marston Lake - City of Denver ssrt=art►• =3wR �- -• CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT: As required for each contract, ICON Engineering provides both part time and full time construction management services for our projects. Construction management services have been provided along the Front Range from Colorado Springs to Fort Collins. As part of the construction related services, ICON may be required to complete daily inspections, coordinate with the owner, contractor, and , project sub consultant, complete observation reports, coordinate progress meetings, and _ review and approve pay requests. Brian LeDoux and Terry Martin Managing the 1-76 Tunnel Project ICON Engineering, Inc. Page 112 BA Key Sub -Consultants ' ERO Resources Corporation is widely recognized as experts in natural resource issues in Colorado and the western United States. ERO Resources has assisted clients in securing the necessary permits required by federal, state, and local regulatory agencies as well as assisting ' agencies in implementing wetland regulatory programs. Their staff is experienced in Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, threatened and endangered species issues, wetlands delineation and design, permitting and numerous other environmental issues. ICON and ERO have worked together on over 100 previous contracts, including providing an evaluation and recommendations for the implementation of the City of Fort Collins habitat for stabilization improvements on Stanton Creek. DHM Design and ICON have combined efforts on many projects in recent years, including a channel stabilization and park improvement project along Weir Gulch in Denver as well as a trail ' bridge crossing over Big Dry Creek in Englewood. DHM can provide planning and landscape architectural consulting services, as they become required for minor capital projects. DHM Design focuses on excellence in landscape architecture and land planning under a sustainable design ethic. DHM may be called on to assist ICON with design services related to: wetland ' design, active recreational parks; passive open space design; recreational, multi -use trails; streetscapes; urban spaces; educational facilities; and environmental restoration projects. The have extensive experience in dealing with the public and can assist in providing presentation materials for proposed improvements. LONCO, Inc. has an extremely talented staff of structural and roadway engineers who have ' demonstrated their ability to successfully complete projects of all sizes in the Rocky Mountain Region. LONCO is pre -qualified by CDOT for bridge design, civil engineering, engineering management and highway and street design. LONCO has completed projects for the City as ' well as for Larimer County. As with on past contracts, LONCO is committed to the ICON Engineering team to provide the services required on this project to meet all technical and schedule challenges that may arise on an "on call services" contract. ' Terracon Consultants, Inc. is a full service geotechnical, materials, and environmental engineering consulting firm with a local office in Fort Collins. ICON and Terracon combined efforts most recently on the City's drainage project along Laporte Avenue. Terracon's services include: subsurface exploration and testing, foundation analysis and design, in -situ testing and performance monitoring, earth structures, slopes, and retention systems, soil stabilization and ground improvement; groundwater control; and pavement design, among others. ' B.5 Qualifications of Key Personnel Craig Jacobson, PE, CFM ICON Engineering — Associate Project Assignment: Project Manager ' Craig Jacobson will be responsible for the overall project management. Craig is an Associate with ICON and has served as the Project Manager for the City's Minor Capital Improvement contract over the past 10-years. During this time Craig has developed a strong working relationship with City staff and has a full understanding of each individual's project expectations. Craig will be involved in all technical planning and design on each project and will coordinate and direct the activities of the overall Project Team. Craig has over 14-years of experience in water resource engineering in the Rocky Mountain Region, including floodplain delineation, master planning, and preliminary and final ' design of improvements along rivers and major drainageways. He has completed numerous projects for the City of Fort Collins and has a working knowledge of the City's requirements for ' ICON Engineering, Inc. 13 7 I 1 1 planning and design services. Within the City, he has completed final design projects for the Scenic View and West Orchard Pond, Mason and Olive Storm Sewer, Spring Canyon Wasteway Ditch Overflow, Harmony Ridge Improvements, Manhattan Pond, Nelson Farm Detention Pond, Hill Pond Improvements, Timberline Road Extension over Fossil Creek, among others. Craig managed the completion of Master Planning studies and various updates including the current Master Drainage Plan Water Quality Updates (ongoing), Stone Creek Basin Mini -Master Plan Update, the Howes, Udall & Magnolia Basin Water Quality Master Plan, Fox Meadows Basin, McClellands Basin Update. Finally, Craig has completed several floodplain updates for the City, as well as Development and Floodplain Review projects. Essentially, Mr. Jacobson has been heavily involved in nearly all aspects of the Minor Capital contract and is excited to continue serving the City. In addition to work completed for the City, Craig also serves as ICON's Project Manager for the UDFCD's FEMA LOMC Review program and directs ICON's technical work completed for the CWCB and FEMA for new Flood Insurance Studies and updates. Craig Jacobson frequently speaks at floodplain management conferences and has participates as a co -instructor for the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) examination. Craig also co -instructs a course for the Urban Watersheds Research Institute (UWRI) regarding FEMA FIRM revisions. Doug Williams, PE ICON Engineering - Principal Project Assignment: Technical Advisor, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Doug Williams will assist the team in the formulation of design concepts including input on available technology, providing value engineering of alternatives and a review of planned improvements from a standpoint of constructability and application of the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) concepts. He will be involved in all phases of designs by conducting quality assurance reviews. Doug will also help in presenting applicable projects to the public. Doug has 33 years of experience in water resource engineering including floodplain delineation, master planning, preliminary and final design of improvements along rivers and major drainageways in the Rocky Mountain Region. He has completed projects for the City and has a working knowledge of the City's requirements for planning and design. In addition to his involvement in many of the projects listed for Mr. Jacobson, Doug has completed the final design for Howes Street Outfall, Fairbrooke Heights Detention Pond System, Poudre River Drop Structure, Spring Creek at Remington, Canal Importation Channel, the Shepardson Drainage Channel, Preliminary Designs for the Foothills/Fox Meadows Channel, the Horsetooth Spillway and Outfall Channel, Spring Creek Major Drainageway Planning and Dry Creek Major Drainageway Planning. Kent Barringer, PE ICON Engineering — Professional Engineer III Project Assignment: Task Manager — Utility Design Kent Barringer will be responsible for design engineering task orders. He will coordinate with the Project Manager and will complete design tasks for involving both drainage and utility engineering. He is a Registered Professional Engineer and has his Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from Colorado State University. Kent was the Task Manager for both the Goose Creek Channel and Marston North Drainageway projects that won the CASFM Grand Award for Engineering Excellence. Kent has 32 years of experience in water resource engineering including hydrology, hydraulics, floodplain analysis, master planning of improvements, preliminary and final designs. Kent also served as the Project Engineer responsible for the design of storm sewer/drainage and water quality improvements for the City's Howes Street ' ICON Engineering, Inc. A;; �14 I I I 1 7 I I 1 r I Outfall Project, Fairbrooke Heights Detention Pond System, as well as the Manhattan Pond Project. Terry Martin, PE, CFM, CPSWQ, LEED-AP ICON Engineering — Professional Engineer I Project Assignment: Task Manager — Drainage Terry Martin will assist the Project Manager in completing both hydrologic and hydraulic evaluations as well as the design of drainage and flood control improvements. Terry has over 8 years of design experience with supplemental certifications for water quality expertise and LEED projects. Terry has recent experience in working in the City of Fort Collins and has been the primary engineer responsible for work related to incorporating water quality into the City's Master Drainage Plans. Terry was also responsible for completing hydrologic updates within the Fossil Creek Basin. Terry's work experience extends beyond the City of Fort Collins. In particular, he has been responsible for analysis and design throughout the UDFCD and has provided construction management for some of ICON's larger construction projects, including a recent pipe boring project below Interstate 76 in Adams County, Colorado. Brian LeDoux, PE, CFM ICON Engineering — Professional Engineer I Project Assignment: Geomorphology and Design Engineer Mr. LeDoux will assist the project team leaders in completing hydraulic analysis, design of drainage facilities, and design of utility projects. Brian has 10 years' experience in completing designs of drainage, channel, storm sewer systems, grading, water quality and stream stability design. He has completed the geomorphologic analysis and stream stabilization reports for ICON's work on Sand Creek in Colorado Springs and for the Stanton Creek Stream Stabilization study in Fort Collins. Brian specializes in hydraulic analysis and has completed well over 100 miles of analysis in Colorado, Wyoming and South Dakota. Brain's vast experience includes the use of FLO-21D for complicated hydraulic analyses. Troy Carmann, PE, CFM ICON Engineering — Associate Project Assignment: GIS Manager Troy Carmann has over 14 year of experience in water resource planning, design, and construction. He has a Master's degree in GIS and manages ICON's GIS department. Troy manages all of ICON's DFIRM contracts and is familiar with the City's GIS files and database. Mary Powell ERO Resources — Vice President — Nat. Res. Specialist Project Assignment: Habitat Assessments and Wetlands Permitting Mary will lead ERO's efforts in the evaluation of the City's habitat criteria and permitting processes. She has a Master of Science degree and has worked as a plant ecologist for 18 years, mainly in wetland, riparian, and grassland habitats. Mary's areas of expertise include riparian restoration, plant taxonomy, wetland delineation, wetland functions and values assessments, permitting, mitigation and construction. She is knowledgeable in wetland and riparian restoration, disturbed land reclamation, and has experience conducting vegetation inventories at project sites in a variety of ecosystems. Mary has designed and supervised construction of several wetlands, and trout and duck ponds. She also has experience in revegetation, weed control, wildfire hazard analysis, plant taxonomy, and threatened and endangered plant surveys. ' ICON Engineering, Inc 15 I d 1 I 1 1 1 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS CoverLetter..............................................................................................................................................i Section A. General Understanding............................................................................1 A.1 General Understanding......................................................................1 A.2 Understanding of Future Projects.......................................................1 Section B General Qualifications & Project Team..................................................5 B.1 Overview............................................................................................ 5 B.2 Team Organization.............................................................................5 B.3 Qualifications of ICON (Prime Consultant).........................................5 BA Key Sub-Consultants........................................................................13 B.5 Qualifications of Key Personnel........................................................13 Section C Clearview Channel Improvement Project.............................................16 CABackground......................................................................................16 C.2 Understanding..................................................................................18 C.3 Approach and Scope........................................................................19 CAProject Fees.....................................................................................22 Section D Similar Project Descriptions (Past 5-Years).........................................24 D.1 Comprehensive List of Minor Capital Projects..................................24 D.2 Detailed Project Descriptions (Past 5-Years) Clearview Channel Comparison.......................................................25 D.3 Detailed Project Descriptions (Past 5-Years) FutureProjects.................................................................................26 Section E Unique Skills and Ideas.........................................................................27 Section F Awards, Recommendation Letters, References..................................27 F.1 Project Awards.................................................................................28 F.2 Recommendation Letters.................................................................29 F.3 References.......................................................................................32 Section G Resumes Section H Appendix Sub -consultant Rate Schedules I SECTION C - CLEARVIEW CHANNEL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CA Background The Clearview Channel is located within the Canal Importation Drainage Basin, west of ' Taft Hill Road. The specific project reach is located in the open channel section between Briarwood Road and Hillcrest Drive. The project is within close proximity to the design and analysis work we completed for the Scenic View and West Orchard Water Quality and Detention ' Pond Improvements, located just north on the Plum Channel in addition to ICON's past project on the Fairbrooke Channel, located adjacent to the PVL Canal, south of Prospect Road. Requirements under this first work order is to provide a final design for stabilization ' improvements for the 300-feet long portion of the channel located immediately upstream of Briarwood Road. Currently this reach has experienced changes in the channel, resulting in erosion and bank stability issues. Fence lines along and adjacent to the channel have been ' undermined in areas and the channel erosion is beginning to encroach upon private property. It is not known when exactly the degradation and bank erosion began; however it is assumed to have developed over the last 10-years. The City would like to stabilize the channel within the ' project reach and address the bank erosion that has occurred. A proposed improvement plan along the Clearview Channel was most recently identified in the Canal Importation Master Plan, prepared by Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. (ACE), ' in May 2001 (referred to as the Master Drainage Plan). For this study, hydrologic and hydraulic analyses were completed along with a selected plan of improvements. The master plan improvement reach extended from Hillcrest Drive through Taft Hill Road and included culvert ' improvements at Hillcrest Drive and Taft Hill Road. The master plan also identified previously constructed improvements at and downstream of Briarwood Road. These modifications included the construction of a new culvert below Briarwood Road with channel improvements ' and riffle drops downstream of the roadway. The improvements were designed to add additional culvert capacity, stabilize the channel thalweg, and provide additional habitat improvement through the reach. These improvements were completed in 2000. No other ' specific channel improvements were discussed in the Master Drainage Plan for the project reach upstream of Briarwood Road with the exception to general habitat improvement recommendations. The Clearview Channel was the only channel within the Canal Importation ' Basin evaluated using the City's habitat criteria. The current habitat rating is 'C.' As with other channels in the City, recommendations were made to improve the habitat rating, as possible, with new improvements. Although the project reach is a relatively short section, the City staff ' has indicated that they would like to improve the habitat rating, as much as possible with the design. Since 2001, other changes have occurred within the Clearview Channel basin. Most ' recently, detention and water quality have been constructed upstream of South Overland Trail, as part of the Ponds at Overland project. As part of this project, the hydrology and floodplain and floodway delineation was updated (Stantec — 2006 & 2008) and the modifications extended ' through this reach of the Clearview Channel. Similar to the Master Drainage Plan, Stantec's updates identified spill flows from Clearview Channel in the vicinity of Village Lane. Even though these spill flows were not diverted as part of the hydrology, they will need to be ' considered in the hydraulic analysis of the improvements. A map depicting the existing site conditions is provided on the following sheet. 1 ' - 116 Owe t •. n Clearview Channel - Bank erosion Clearview Channel - Note limited space ari Slnnons undermining of the existing fence. between fence lines and bank erosnon. - N �arw°pd Road Culy Clearv%w Channel -Erosion - Prap Dr° ert _ Note wick Bank ,,s � P and Cut Channel°rrWaI, �t t , yA , � r � •;1 �` r 4 � � lot AL Opp T rJ0 /� (41 , d 411 %4b ... + rf •w • ` .. .�. .. C ;AK 'c 1 � e ,1 4 op 6 t ``k• '� ! ' a !yl•� y " 0- ENGINEERING, INC CLEARVIEW CHANNEL — EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS Fort Collins ' C.2 Understanding ' In preparation for this proposal, project expectations were discussed with City staff. Several key components were discussed with respect to the project. During the site visit the most obvious project limitation involved right-of-way and construction access. Currently, the ' City possesses a 10-foot easement to the north of the property line along the channel and a 20- foot easement to the south. Although the current right-of-way is larger, the City desires to limit the impacts of the project to the fence line boundaries to minimize impacts on private property. ' The distance between fence lines is only approximately 22-feet, and includes a vertical difference between the channel and banks of 5 to 6 feet. The cannel bottom width is currently minimal and side slopes approach 1.5(h):1(v). ' Construction access to the site is also very limited due to the proximity of the neighboring structures. Our understanding is that in the past, access for minor improvements had been made between homes off of Village Lane; however it is not clear how this previously ' occurred given the very limited space between homes. We believe that it will be very difficult to access through this location with standard machinery and materials. Although still difficult, access may be more likely to occur directly from Briarwood Road via temporary access ramp or ' from Clearview Avenue where there may be more room. Access feasibility will need to be evaluated for the project with the City's construction crews and Project Manager. As previously mentioned, the City desires to improve upon the current habitat rating for the reach, if possible. Improvements could include wetland plantings and solutions to improve fish and macroinvertebrate communities through the reach. Grade and control structures should account for this with the design by considering more natural features and substrate and ' minimizing grout placement. Base flows in the channel are prevalent through this reach and throughout the year. They are believed to be attributed to primarily from groundwater which has been observed in the basin and within upstream water quality facilities. ' Significant effort with respect to the channel geomorphology from the consultant is not anticipated, as students at Colorado State University (CSU) are currently completing a study to recommend design longitudinal channel slopes, stream power, and velocities throughout the ' City. Data from this study should be available for use in the design. We also believe that a review of the downstream design reach and its overall stability may provide a good assessment regarding design channel slopes. ' As noted previously, spill flows do occur to the south from the Clearview Channel at two locations discharging towards Springfield Drive. One spill location occurs directly towards ' Village Lane with the other located approximately 100-feet upstream of Briarwood Drive. Although these spills may not be accounted for in the hydrology, the floodplain impact analysis will need to acknowledge their presence and identify if impacts exist. The City staff has ' indicated that the project does not necessarily need to result in a "no -rise" condition for the Clearview Channel floodplain; however, any increases may require mitigation, particularly if increases in the spill flows occur at the upstream location, where structures are located in the ' floodplain. It is anticipated that the design for the project will be completed by late summer 2012 and constructed in the fall/winter of 2012. Given the scope, we find this schedule more than ' adequate. If possible, it is preferred to utilize City crews for the construction effort. This is similar to other projects for which we have designed in the City over the past few years. Depending on the selected project design and costs, the City may elect to bid the project to a ' contractor. ' 118 d ' Given the short project reach, significant public outreach is not expected with the project, although the consultant should expect to assist the City in meeting with and presenting alternatives to impacted property owners. No public meetings are anticipated at this time. Overall tasks for this project could include: attending project meetings, data collection, ' surveying, mapping, utility investigations, geotechnical investigations, hydrology & hydraulics, alternatives evaluations, final design of the proposed improvements, and report preparation. The project may also include: the preparation of legal descriptions and easement exhibits; ' development of contract documents and specifications; permit assistance; and construction related services, at the request of the City. The improvements will be designed in accordance with the City's Storm Drainage Design Criteria and Construction Standards. Specific tasks ' proposed for the project are discussed below. C.3 Approach and Scope ' Over the years, we have enjoyed working on similar projects with the City staff. Many of the projects we have designed have been constructed by City of Fort Collins crews; therefore we believe we have a strong understanding of the needs, expectations, and coordination efforts. ' Projects completed in this manner include the Mason and Olive Storm Sewer Improvements, Harmony Ridge Drainage Improvements, Manhattan Pond Project, Nelson Farm Pond Improvements, and the Spring Canyon Ditch Overflow. Other projects designed in this manner included the Scenic View and West Orchard Ponds and Hill Pond Improvements. Even though our overall project team includes subconsultants with varying backgrounds, we anticipate that this project will predominately be completed by ICON staff with support from ERO Resources regarding permitting and habitat assessment and improvement recommendations. DHM ' Designs will provide limited support for presentation drawings to landowners and can provide landscape architecture services, if necessary. ' Project Management Approach: Craig Jacobson will be responsible for contract negotiations, day-to-day project management activities, and oversight of all technical aspects of the project. Craig will also serve as the direct point of contact with the City and will assign ' appropriate, qualified personnel for each task depending on project requirements. Doug Williams will be responsible for overall quality reviews and design support. Technical Approach: Similar to other past projects, for this project, we recommend ' using a phased approach for the analysis and design. The first phase would consist of surveying, mapping, data collection, and an alternatives analysis. The second phase would be to complete the final design, reports, specifications, and permitting. The scope and level of ' detail involved in each phase will be closely coordinated with the City. The final scope of work and cost will be negotiated with the City after the consultant is selection for the project. Phase 1 — Surveying, Mapping, Data Collection, and Alternatives Analysis: Project ' surveying and mapping will be completed as part of the first phase of the project. ICON will survey the project area and develop a detailed 1-foot contour topographic map to use for the design. The mapping will be based on the City's Ground Master Control network with ties to the NAD83 control network to match the existing City wide 2-foot contours and GIs systems. Additionally, it is important that that the field survey collects existing utility information, such as sanitary sewer inverts, water valves, storm drain systems, and other utilities that may impact the ' design and project costs. ICON has included BT Trenchless on the project team to locate utilities within the project area and pothole, as needed. For this proposal, it is assumed BT will locate utilities, but potholing will not be required, as the City has not identified any know conflicts ' in their systems. Similarly, given the scale of the project, a geotechnical investigation is not �19 anticipated at this time. Soil consistency will be observed and sampled from exposed bank sections. An alternatives analysis will be completed as part of the first phase of the project in order to evaluate various channel and bank stabilization options. Upon reviewing the site, we believe that many options may exist. Each option will need to be evaluated based on its effectiveness in addressing the principal erosion problem, as well as minimizing the floodplain impacts and integrating multi -objective goals (i.e. Triple Bottom Line approach), such as habitat/water quality improvements and minimizing impacts to the adjacent properties. We propose to develop up to three alternative scenarios which can be compared with respect to meeting project goals and cost effective solutions. The alternatives can be presented to the impacted property owners for buy -in prior to moving forward with the final design efforts or the City can present them with a chosen plan. In general, even though the project area is limited, we anticipate the following elements and thought processes may be incorporated into the alternatives analysis: a. Stream Bed Stabilization — The use of stability structures along the channel bottom will be evaluated and compared. At this time, the existing stream thalweg is fairly steep (about 1.3%) with approximately 4-feet of fall between the upstream project limits and the existing grade control upstream of the culvert at Briarwood Road. To reduce the head cutting and to help promote wetland vegetation and enhance habitat, we estimate that the project may require as much as 3-feet of vertical grade reduction in stabilization structures. The alternatives analysis will review the types and applications of different stabilization structures/techniques that would be applicable for this project reach and compatible to bank stabilization scenarios. Additionally, evaluations will be made regarding stream bed elevations in relation to the floodplain impacts and mitigation options. As mentioned previously, habitat improvement recommendations discussed in the master drainage plan need to be considered with the project and stabilization structures present opportunities for improved pools and riffles, depressional areas, and improved substrate and embeddedness conditions. Given the narrow conditions of the channel, it is unknown as to how effective habitat improvements will be with respect to the structures, but consideration will be made as opportunities present themselves throughout the design process. We anticipate the stabilization structures will most likely take form of riffle type structures, integrated with boulders and riprap. Over the years we have designed several types of structures, including riffle, launching riffle drops, boulder/riprap drops, grouted boulder drops and sculpted concrete drops, to name a few. With the Fossil Creek Master Plan, we developed details for a riffle drop structure that could be used as a typical detail throughout the City. We have many "tested" structures to choose from at our disposal and can share them with the City. It should be noted that the downstream channel improvements in 2000, integrated riffle drops which dropped approximately 6-inches over 50-foot length of channel. Although we believe that the application of these drops were appropriate and functional for this reach, we would have some concern integrating an identical approach for the current project reach, as given the length of each structure, the entire channel reach would possibly end up riprapped, thus increasing projects costs and removing native channel substrate. b. Channel Bank Stabilization — As noted previously, the current channel banks for this reach of the Clearview channel are steep at approximately 1.5(h):1(v). Working within the current fence line area does not help with respect to lessening the channel bank slopes to increase the resistance to erosion and improved maintenance opportunities. The steep bank slopes will need to be addressed with the design. ICON will be reviewing the applicability of turf reinforcement mats (TRM) based on expected design velocities. ICON Engineering, Inc. 20 1 1 t 1 Installed Soil Lifts at West arvard Gulc — Denver, CO r. r Similarly, consideration will be given to exploring the use of stabilizing the channel side slopes and/or increasing conveyance capacity (to offset floodplain impacts) through the use of buried riprap or vertical wall sections (boulder edging, MSE walls, or dry stacked rock) to lessen the side slopes and possibly improved capacity. Another approach integrates the use of soil lifts. We have had a significant amount of success regarding soil lifts in the past to develop a natural solution for areas of steeper side slopes, Soil lifts integrate insitu soils with a coconut erosion control blanket or TRM, stacked in pyramidal fashion to match side slopes on NEDIA ENIERPRC Typical Soil Lift Detail the order of those along Clearview (ROLL VADTI Channel. The soil lift applications 50 F' TO 90%OF THE \PROPOSED GRADE S. provide strong resistance to channel MAXIMUM DRY DENSITY + MOD. TTUAL ES TYP' i� / 3' O.C. velocities and bank erosion while XNT S LIFTS PER LA„ASS PLUGSDSCAPE PLAN r1 2• ,I SEE J�`'j�y,M �I• ' BACKFlLL SOIL MIX FOR U providing a more stable platform for P 9 P SHEET LS2). PLUGS SHALL BE LANTED IN LIFTS AS DIRECTED p 5 "' ABOVE CHANNELIN TOP' 5OX native vegetation growth. The layout THE F1ELo By THE ENGINEER - - .- - 4Ox ON -SITE SOIL. AND 10x ORGANIC MATERIAL patterns can vary to produce more of EXISTING/24• HAnoy FOR LIFTS BELOW TOP LIFT USE CEO -GRID REINFORCED COCONUT a natural stream corridor. For the FIBER EROSION CONTROL BLANKET GREENFlx AMERICAN CFG2000 Clearview Channel project, we believe ON -SITE SOILFOR LIFTS OR EQUIVALENT FOR WRAP FABRIC that not only will the soil lift application fit well with the bank slopes, but could also be utilized alongside the channel bottom to help terrace the low flow channel (i.e. habitat improvement). Some alternative concepts for the Clearview Channel are presented on this sheet. C. Permitting and Habitat Improvement — ICON will work closely with ERO regarding the 404 permitting process for the project. As with nearly all of our design projects, ERO will review the site and identify if there is existing habitat for wetlands or threatened and endangered species. ERO will coordinates with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding environmental permitting requirements. Currently, we believe that the Clearview Channel may be considered as Waters of the US; however given the base flows are connected with downstream river systems only through conveyance in the New Mercer Ditch (via Avery Park Pond), disconnect may exist to the tailwater rivers, thus reducing or eliminating 404 permitting requirements. For this proposal, we have assumed that a Nationwide Permit will be required based on the limited project reach. Similar patterns may also develop regarding the habitat rating and true potential for fish and species passage through the project reach. This will discussed throughout the project alternative phase. T6R_Y__ tcJK=O� r�r7rLN�F'I V , I i � r I, ,I I , 121 Phase 2 - Final Design Drawings, Specifications, and Design Reports: Upon review of the project alternatives and discussions with impacted property owners, the second phase of the project will be to complete the final design drawings and applicable project design reports. As discussed in the RFP, this project will require a full design set of drawings including: Cover Sheet; General Information and Survey Control Sheet; Photo Based Plan and Profile Sheet(s); Stabilization Structure Details; Seeding and Specialized Planting Plans, and Miscellaneous Detail Sheets. The construction drawings will provide adequate detail to construct the improvements using City of Fort Collins maintenance crews or bid separately. All drawings will be completed in AutoCAD (version 2008) and will be provided to the City electronically. In addition to completing final design drawings, costs estimates and specifications will also be generated using the City's standard formats. ICON and its team will prepare, or assist the City, in obtaining all permits required for construction of the project, including City permits, a State of Colorado Groundwater Discharge Permit, and U.S. Corps of Engineers 404 Permit. For this proposal, we have assumed only one temporary construction easement will be required. A stormwater management plan will also be prepared for permits through the City and State (if necessary), although it is anticipated that the area of disturbance is much less than 1-acre in size. After completion of the final design drawings, ICON will prepare a project design report to discuss and document all of the decisions, assumptions, and calculations that were part of the final design of the improvements. This report will also incorporate City's Guidelines for Submitting Floodplain Modeling Reports (Updated 2011), as the Clearview Channel floodplain will be modified with the design. A technical appendix and GIS layers reflecting the proposed revisions to the floodplain, floodway, base flood elevations (BFE's), and cross -sections will be provided with the final report. ICON can also provide construction related services for the project at the City's request CA Project Fees — Following is a summary of our current Hourly Rate Schedule. Following the rate schedule is a spreadsheet presenting our fee estimate for the design of the Clearview Channel Improvements. Additionally, we have included on the spreadsheet a summary of the expected tasks presented in the scope of work. Please note that to show our commitment to the City, we are proposing to maintain identical hourly rates to those used under past open ended service contracts with the City which have remained constant since 2008. Subconsultant Rate Schedules are provided in the Appendix. ICON Engineering, Inc. - Hourly Rate Schedule (2012) Staff Rate/hr Staff Rate/hr Principal Engineer $145.00 CADTechnician 1 $70.00 Professional Engineer III $135.00 Survey Department Manager $110.00 Professional Engineer II $125.00 Survey Project Manager $90.00 Professional Engineer] $115.00 Project Surveyor $70.00 Engineer IV $108.00 Survey Crew $140.00 Engineer111 $100.00 Administrative $55.00 Engineer II $88.00 GPS Unit (1/2 Day Minimum.) $40.00 Engineer 1 $78.00 Mileage (car) $ 0.55/mile Field Representative $88.00 Mileage (4-wheel drive trucks) $ 0.70/mile Designer $85.00 Cellular Phone Actual Costs GIS Specialist $80.00 Miscellaneous Direct Expenses Actual Costs CAD Technician II $80.00 I 1 11 11 l 1 ICON ENGINEERING, INC. PROJECT ESTIMATING SHEET iPBOAECr HM1E: CMwMr Clbnnel CMnpe M1npovrnr,b CLIENT: CRY OF FORT COLLINS-Mu lbmpbn. PE. UM PREPAREDBY: CQl pnr<,Ibl ProMerorel P'o'a.,W EV., GIS/W Mmn Propel S., NMc CHECKED BY: 0M Ery,raa, 111 E ryl,ber 1 II Dwg,er SweYa C. prM DATE: 114WI 0.ecntlrvr 510.5 ,bve $135 Igbf $115 liow IN Maea Sm ,fibs S55 lbw $70 W. $140 Moue Cmle TOTALS PHASE 1 - Surveying, Mapping, Data Collection, and Alternatives Analysis 1 Meetings (Kickoff Meeting and 1 Project Meeting) 4 6 4 $80 $1.930 2 Master Plan Review a. Review 2001 Canal Importation Master Plan (Stormwater and Habitat) 4 2 $770 b. Review Stantec 2006/2008 Floodplain Report for Prospect Ponds 2 2 $500 c. Collect and Assemble Base Models & Mapping 2 $230 3 Surveying & Mapping a. Establish Horizontal & Vertical Control 4 4 $100 $940 b. Topographic Survey 2 4 14 $100 $2.570 c. Develop Project Topographic Map 2 4 $50 $640 4 Utility Investigation a. Locate Field Utilities (Provided by BT-Trenchless) 2 $230 5 Alternatives Analysis 1 a. General Habitat Assessment and Recommendations (Provided by ERO Resources) 4 4 $860 b. Concept Alternative Plans (3 Alternative Plans) 3 12 24 16 $6,095 c. Prepare Alternative Cost Estimates 4 8 6 $1,988 d. Evaluate Floodplain Impacts for Alternatives (corrected effective and proposed) 4 12 20 $3.680 e. Public Coordination and Homeowners Meetings (Assistance from DHM for Exhibits) 6 $45 $855 I. Alternatives Analysis Summary Memorandum 1 2 8 2 $27 $1,472 SUBCONSULTANT SERVICES a. BT-Trenchless - Field Utility Locates $350 $350 b. ERO Resources - Habitat Assessment and Recommendations $1,000 $1,000 c. DHM Design - Alternative Exhibits for Homeowner Meetings $500 $500 TOTAL PHASE 1 a 46 66 26 24 2 8 18 $2,262 $2 610 ;1 160 $6 210 $7 690 $2 288 $1 920 $110 $560 ;2620 $2 252 $24 610 PHASE 2 - Final Design Drawings and Design Report 1 Meetings (1 project meeting) 4 $40 $580 2 !,Final Design of Proposed Improvements a. Cover Sheet 1 2 4 $10 $695 b. General Information Sheet with Survey Control 2 2 4 $10 $830 c. Detailed Plan and Profile Sheet (1 Assumed) 2 6 12 6 $10 $3.130 d. Channel Cross -sections (Assume at 25' Intervals) 1 2 8 12 $10 $2,305 e. Detail Shoat for Stabilization Structures 1 2 8 10 $10 $2.145 f. Detail Sheet for Bank Treatment and Miscellaneous Details 1 4 8 8 $10 $2.255 g. Seeding and Planting Plan (including Wetland Detail Assistance from ERO) 2 6 $10 $760 h. Stormwater Management Plan 2 4 10 4 $25 $1.855 i. Permit Assistance (404, Floodplain Development, State GW Permit) 2 6 2 $20 $1,140 j. Final Quantities and Cost Tabulation 2 4 $730 k. Technical Specifleations 2 6 12 $10 $2,490 3 Project Design & Floodplain Modeling Report a. Update Hydraulic Modeling for Final Design 2 8 4 $1,510 b. Report Text Figures and Tables 2 4 16 8 8 $100 $3,914 4 Easements a. Prepare Easement Exhibits and Descriptions (1 Assumed) 1 4 $21 $436 SUBCONSULTANT SERVICES a. ERO Resources - T&EWetland Evaluation, 404 Permit, Wetland Planting, Seeding 9 42 90 18 68 12 4 0 $3,900 $4 188 $3,900 128.676 TOTAL PHASE 2 11 Anti ;6 870 S10 360 SL 884 640 ;880 260 ;0 4188 28 675 TOTAL PHASES 1 & 2 17 1 88 166 44 82 14 12 18 $6 438 63 285 ;2 466 ;11 880 $1 940 ;3 872 ;e 680 ;770 ;840 ;2 620 ;6 438 ;63 286 ' ICON Engineering, Inc. Page 123 ' SECTION D - SIMILAR PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS (Past 5-Years) ' DA Comprehensive List of Minor Capital Projects In the past 5-years, ICON Engineering has averaged just over 37 new contracts each year with public sector cliental for a total of 187 contracts. Of these base contracts, a total of 11 are for continuing service or "Open -Ended" Contracts that have resulted in an additional total of 156 ' Task Orders. Historically, fully 85% of our work is directly related to drainage and flood control, with the rest being parks, roadways, other public sector infra -structure improvements and a small percentage of private sector work. During the past five years, this equates to the fact that ' ICON has been awarded a total of 291 projects, and essentially all of these have a direct relevance to the Clearview Channel Improvements. While the listing of projects is too extensive to be included in this submittal, the following table lists many of our particularly relevant projects. i I i f Project Title Client Projects Similar To Clearview Stanton Creek Channel Stabilization Fort Collins Cherry Creek Stabilization Below Hess Road Parker / UDFCD Piney Creek Stabilization SEMSWA Clear Creek Stabilization Near Harlan Wheat Ridge Goldsmith Gulch at Cook Park UDFCD Sand Creek Channel Stabilization at 1-70 Metro Wastewater Quail Creek Stabilization Westminster / UDFCD Sand Creek Stabilization Colorado Springs Cherry Creek Tributary at Babi Yar Park Denver / UDFCD Goldsmith Gulch Stabilization at Calley Road SEMSWA / Denver S. Platte River Bank Stabilization at Fulton Ditch UDFCD West Harvard Gulch Stabilization UDFCD Brantner Gulch Stabilization at Holly Street UDFCD / Thornton Projects Similar to Section II-B (Future Work) Phases of the Water Quality Updates for Master Drainage Plans Fort Collins Alexx and Michaels Pond Detention and Water Quality Broomfield Huntington Hills At Aran Drive Fort Collins Ranchmen's Ditch and Leach Creek PMR Grand Junction Windmill Creek Pond W-1 Regional Water Quality Pond SEMSWA Stone Creek Basin Mini Master Plan Update Fort Collins Mason & Olive Strom Sewer Fort Collins West Orchard Detention and Water Quality Ponds Fort Collins Michaud/West Vine Canal Capacity Analysis Fort Collins Lonetree, Dove, Windmill Creek Drainage and Water Quality Mas. Plan SEMSWA / UDFCD Weir Gulch at South Platte River Denver / UDFCD Northern Areas Tributary Master Plan Update Thornton/UDFCD Branter Gulch Pedestrian Bridge Wright Farms Metro District Upper Goose Creek Floodplain Delineation Boulder Levee Certification Reconnaissance Elbert County Similar On -Call Contracts Maintenance Projects On -Call UDFCD Letters of Map Change On -Call UDFCD Capital Projects On -Call City of Denver Master Engineering Services Agreement On -Call Aurora Floodplain Mapping / DFIRM On -Call CWCB/FEMA Development Review/Engineering Services On -Call Columbine Valley/Cherry Hills Village 1 ICON engine r ng Ii- c F'-,ie 124 I UDFCD — Barbara Chongtoua (303) 455-6277 ' D.2 - DETAILED PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS (Past 5-Years) - CLEARVIEW CHANNEL COMPARISON Project #1 — West Harvard Gulch, Denver, Colorado: The West Project #2 — Babi Yar Park Drainage, Denver, Colorado: Project #3 — Goldsmith Gulch at Cook Park Drainage Denver, Harvard Gulch Channel flows through a 700-ft. section through West Denver's Babi Yar Park in Denver is a living memorial to the Colorado: The Goldsmith Gulch drainageway in the City of Denver ' Harvard Park in southwest Denver just upstream of Zuni Street. The thousands of Jews, Gypsies, Ukrainians and others who were has experienced pockets of erosion along the banks within the last channel was experiencing severe erosion from channel instability murdered between 1941 and 1943 at the Babi Yar ravine on the several gears. The project sponsors requested that ICON review the ' due to steep channel slopes, increased base flows, toe failures and general bank erosion. Channel head cutting resulted in vertical bank outskirts of Kiev. The purpose of the park was to create "a place and that channel stability along the project reach and provide analysis and an act would demonstrate a unified public protest." ICON was design to address capacity and stability limitations that existed. erosion on the order of 4 to 6 feet exposing utility lines and impacting hired to stabilize the Babi Yar Ravine as severe erosion and channel Similar to the Clearview channel, due to the existing vegetation (tree) park land, natural habitat and causing dangerous conditions for local head cutting was threatening the natural habitat, loosing existing and park constraints, the defined construction limits were very tight. ' residents using the park. ICON was tasked to provide a design that wetlands and creating a dangerous environment for Park users. As part of the project, ICON reviewed the drainageway hydrologic would fit into the park setting, avoid impacting large trees, and Improvements included 10 grade control structures in theme with the conditions, evaluated stream velocities contributing tc the erosio), establish improvements that would facilitate an increase in natural memorial (over 40-ft of vertical drop in 2000 feet of channel), prepared alternative plans, completed final design of bank and drop ' habitat growth. A series of 3 boulder grade control structures were extensive grading of the channel with erosion protection, and stability structure improvements, developed displays and attended a public designed to stabilize the channel and reestablish the historic of the channel banks. This project required extensive revegetation meeting, and produced a floodplain evaluation report for the City of thalweg. Boulder edging was used in very steep bank areas to protect existing large trees and to stabilize the channel banks. and planting of both wetland and upland environments. This $2.5 Denver. The ultimate project solution increased the channel ' Where applicable, vegetated "soil lifts" were used as an alternative to million project was completed for the City of Denver Parks capacity by moderately expanding the channel bottom width, boulder edging to stabilize the channel banks and establish both Department and the UDFCD and is currently under construction. stabilized channel banks using turf reinforcement mats and native wetland and upland vegetation. This project was completed as a vegetation, and normalized the channel invert with the a boulder ' joint effort between the UDFCD and Denver Parks. This project was Staff Assignments: Doug Williams, P.E. — Principal drop structure design. constructed in the winter/spring of 2010-2011. Kent Barringer, P.E. — PM/Designer ' Staff Assignments: Doug Williams, P.E. — Principal Kent Barringer, P.E. — PM/Designer ' Client Reference: 1 Client Reference: UDFCD — Dave Bennetts (303) 455-6277 it BE-F©RAW 125 i i Staff Assignments: Doug Williams, P.E. — Principal Craig Jacobson, P.E. CFM — PM/Designer Client Reference: UDFCD — Barbara Chongtoua (303) 455-6277 AFTER 4074 e j { spy{[ tin 3ji �Y� ea�Y TT --TT I it I"- w � _ o.. ErIGIIIEERINQ IrIC g*Q. �I H 1 8100 5 Akron 51reet, 5uite 300. Centennial, CO 80110 - Phone (303) Z21-080z / Fax (303)-z21-,1019 November 18, 2011 Mr. James B. O'Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP Director of Purchasing and Risk Management City of Fort Collins 215 North Mason St. 2nd Floor Fort Collins, Colorado 80524 RE: RFP 7300 for Consulting Engineering Services Clearview Channel Improvements and Future Minor Capital Improvements Dear Mr. O'Neill: ICON Engineering, Inc. is extremely excited to have this opportunity to submit this proposal for Consulting Engineering Services in response to Proposal No. 7300. We will admit though, that preparing this proposal comes with some trepidation as we have held this same contract for the past 10-years and need it to continue to be able to contract for future projects with the City. During this time, we have greatly enjoyed working with all of the staff within many City Departments. In our minds, at times, we actually feel like an extension of the city staff, based on how much time we are physically in the Utilities building. Additionally, our work in Fort Collins has also provided our staff with a strong degree of stability. With that said, we greatly look forward to another opportunity to work with the City on the Minor Capital Improvement contract and are confident that we will be able to expand on our relationship for at least another 5-years. In preparation of this proposal we took time to reflect on changes that have occurred over the last few years, and where we see this particular contract heading in terms of project needs and long term goals. Obviously, we are not actually part of the staff and not privy to the internal discussions; however, we have noticed emphasis in areas we believe will become even more important in years to come. 1. Triple Bottom Line (TBL) Approach — The Triple Bottom Line (TBL) decision making process integrates an analysis of social, economic, and environmental impacts into evaluating the sustainability of a project. The TBL process has been emphasized by the City Council and is currently being applied on various projects throughout the City. Although we would strongly argue that the TBL approach in concept has been a part of all ICON current and past engineering projects, we perceive that the TBL documentation will continue to become more formalized throughout the City. We have had the pleasure of recently working with City staff regarding TBL documentation and believe this to be valuable knowledge in the direction of meeting multi -objective goals and integrating positive environmental improvements when possible. 2. Regional Water Quality — ICON is currently working with the City to integrate water quality improvements into the Master Drainage Basin Plans. At this time, we are evaluating the feasibility for such improvements for four of the City's basins including Fossil Creek, McClellands Creek, Fox Meadows, and the West Vine Basins. Improvement alternatives cover a full spectrum of water quality recommendations extending from: capital improvements, such as water quality ponds and bio-swales; Low -Impact -Development (LID); to criteria modifications. Recommendations are falling in line with new studies and research developed by Colorado State ICON Engineering, Inc. Page I i D.3 - DETAILED PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS Past 5-Years) - FUTURE PROJECTS Proiect #1 - Flood Control Planning and Physical Map Revision Proiect #2 - Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) Project #3 - Norfolk and Upland Water Quality Pond Retrofit (PMR) for Leach Creek and Ranchmen's Ditch and "Big Pipe" DFIRM Mapping Contractor: Since 2009 (through current) ICON Proiect - Aurora, Colorado: In 2008 ICON completed the design of Protect, Grand Junction, Colorado: Work initiated with hydrology and has served as a DFIRM mapping contractor for the State of Colorado water quality retro fits for two large water quality ponds in the City of hydraulic analyses of Ranchmen's Ditch and Leach Creek to document floodway with task orders in Prowers and Logan Counties. Under this Aurora. Improvements provided regional water quality for inflow encroachment by several commercial buildings constructed as part of a large mall contract, ICON has completed over 34 miles of floodplain and basins exceeding 2 square miles in size. The design improvements complex in the City. Several of the buildings were located in the FEMA designated floodway analysis on the Arkansas River and Wolf, Wild Horse, and were based on Extended Detention Design parameters and included floodway, which was a violation of the National Flood Insurance Policy. As a result, Willow Creeks adjacent to the communities of Lamar, Holly and retrofits Ito the Norfolk Pond outlet structure, mid -pond water quality ICON assisted the City in preparing a LOMR to update the floodplain and floodway Granada in Prowers County. All analyses have currently been containment berm at Upland Pond, micro -pool design, forebay mapping which in turn effectively removed most structures from the floodway. ICON accepted by FEMA. We use the term "creeks" loosely in the naming maintenance area, inflow rundown design, channel stabilization, then assisted the City with flood control planning throughout the basins, of which convention, as the minimum 1% annual chance discharge was drop structures, and wetland seeding. As part of the analysis for several proposed detention ponds were evaluated. Two detention basins were 12,800-cfs with the majority above 20,000-cfs. The 1 % annual each pond, the basin hydrology was reviewed and utilized to route subsequently constructed and/or formalized by the City on Ranchmen's Ditch. The chance discharge for the Arkansas River exceeded 57,000-cfs in discharges for the major storm event. The design improvements City also pursued over $16 million in drainageway improvements, including the areas. Major levee systems exist and protect areas of all three were closely coordinated with the City staff, including Aurora Water's installation of nearly 10,000-feet of pipe conduit, as large as a triple 78-inch communities. Many of these levee systems have significantly stormwater manager as well as individual utility maintenance crew diameter pipe system, in addition to channel, highway bridge, and railroad crossing altered the natural floodplain and "without levee" analyses resulted in managers. Several features, such as access roads, draining, and improvements to convey the 100-year event. Throughout the design process, ICON major spilt flows away from the main channels, through the local debris removal features were incorporated to address City assisted the City in the hydraulic analysis of the proposed improvements, including "Big community corridors. Each one of these analyses pushed steady- maintenance needs. Following the design of the project, ICON an unsteady flow analysis of the Pipe," using the dynamic interfaces in EPA state modeling to its limits. All in all, nearly 10-miles of split flow assisted the City with on -call construction management services. SWMM 5.0. ICON also assisted the City in preparing a benefit -cost -analysis in analysis were completed incorporating over 40 lateral structures and support of a Pre -disaster Mitigation (PDM) Grant, awarding the City $3 million in junctions in HEC-RAS. These analyses will be incorporated into the Staff: Doug Williams, P.E. - Project Director funding from FEMA. Finally, following the construction of the improvements, ICON upcoming DFIRM panels and FIS for the county. Craig Jacobson, P.E., CFM - Project Manager completed a PMR application to revise the FEMA FIRM along both drainageways. Brian LeDoux P E CFM P Staff Assignments: Penn Gildersleeve, P.E. - Project Director Craig Jacobson, P.E. - Project Manager Ranchmen's Ditch Construction and PMR Documentation. Shown are pre- and post - project floodplain delineation, dynamic storm sewer analysis using EPA SWMM 5.0 and "Big Pipe" Construction. 1 ' 100-Year Floodplain Prior To Project � I i 1 100-Year Floodplain After Project Staff: Doug Williams, P.E. - Project Director Troy Carmann, P.E., CFM - Task Manager Craig Jacobson, P.E., CFM - Task Manager H/H Split flow and "without levee" analysis for Towns of Granada (Prowers Count, CO) Page 126 . - roject Engineer I ' SECTION E - UNIQUE SKILLS AND IDEAS In general, we strongly believe that we have demonstrated our understanding of the tasks associated with this project and our ability to complete the work. As noted throughout the proposal, we feel our strongest asset is our firsthand knowledge of how this contract functions, as well as our history with the staff. Obviously there will not be a transitional period with our ' reselection. We can start immediately! Or shall I say, just not stop. With that said, we would again like to express our appreciation for working with us over the years and our desire in maintaining our presence with the City by providing excellent engineering services. We are ' committed to serving the City of Fort Collins. With that said, we do have some additional skills and ideas to present for the project. With respect to the Clearview Channel project, and the impact to neighboring properties, we 1 have a significant amount of experience working within tight right-of-way areas. Our experience has shown that if possible, it is very helpful to discuss the project in detail with a contractor upfront. In this case it may be discussions with the City crews. This aids in developing a ' complete understanding as to feasibility and approach for access as well as construction techniques. For the Clearview Channel, the City crews have had past discussions with homeowners regarding access to areas of the channel and it may be beneficial to piggy back off of their past knowledge. Similarly, the need and approach to addressing future maintenance ' should be considered, along with the possibility of acquiring access easements for City maintenance crews. ' Our approach to the project has the intention of minimizing impact to the private property areas beyond the current fence line limits. Due to the limits of the bank exposure, we anticipate that some form of temporary improvements or fence modifications may be required. We have t suggested the alternatives analysis approach to evaluate which stabilization method will reduce impacts, while still meeting the goals of the project. Given the proximity to residences, we believe that it may be necessary to gain the public's trust over the course of the project. We have structured a team to address the public's concerns, if the City the requires assistance. ' Specifically, DHM Design has strong expertise in working with the public by providing visual references to identify with, such as the sketches provided with this proposal. We see them as being a great asset to the Team for these special situations. ' We believe that we have demonstrated many of our unique skill and design ideas throughout this proposal. In particular, we believe that our soil lift concept will function well given the site constraints. The stabilized banks would benefit habitat, as well as the potential for ' wetland plantings. Water quality would also be benefitted from the approach. Again, ERO specializes in evaluating these criteria. ' As noted throughout this proposal, ICON has significant experience in both stabilization design and open ended service contracts. Much of our work experience is associated with the UDFCD. ICON served as UDFCD consultant for its "maintenance" contract every year that we ' have been eligible to compete for it, and do more work for them than any other consultant. We average 20 to 30 projects per year with probably 70% OF THEM DEALING WITH STABILITY ISSUES/RESTORATION/REHABILITATION PROJECTS, with a variety of solutions. UDFCD is on the leading edge of technology. They have the ability and desire to try new types of ' technology for natural solutions for stability/water quality. We have been involved in designing and implementing these techniques and evaluating the successes and failures. We will continue to bring this expertise to the City of Fort Collins. Thank you for your efforts during ' this selection process! ' 27 I SECTION F - AWARDS, RECOMMENDATION LETTERS, ' REFERENCES ■ F.1 Project Awards ICON Engineering Awards Ranchmen's Ditch / Leach Creek, Grand Junction: • Honor Award for Outstanding Achievement, CASFM, 2009 Aurora Signature Park, Aurora, Colorado: • Honor Award, Planning and Urban Design, ASLA, 2006 ' Sand Creek Drop Structure, Colorado Springs • APWA Colorado Chapter Achievement Award, 2006 Devinney Reservoir Detention Pond Expansion • APWA Colorado Chapter Achievement Award, 2006 ' Piney Creek Stream Stabilization, Arapahoe County: • Honor Award for Outstanding Achievement, CASFM, 2006 Floodplain Map Modernization, Douglas County North: • Special Recognition Award, Colorado Water Conservation Board, 2004 City of Aurora Tallyn's Reach Municipal Campus '0 Outstanding Design -Build Project — Bronze Hard Hat Award, Construction 2003 1 Belle Creek, Commerce City: • Grand Award, Pacific Coast Builder's Conference, "Best in the West", 2002 • Featured On The Cover Of The Book "The New Shape of Suburbia: Trends In ' Residential Development' published by the Urban Land Institute • DRCOG Metro Vision 2020 Award 1 Aurora Jewell Wetlands: • Honor Award for Outstanding Achievement, CASFM, 2001 • Merit Award for Design, American Society of Landscape Architects, 2001 ' Land Stewardship Award, American Society of Landscape Architects, 2001 • City Manager's Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Community, 2001 I 128 ' F.2 Recommendation Letters STATE OF COLORADO ' Colorado Water Conservation Board rz : `n' Trgyq Department of Natural Resources 1313 Sherman Street. Room 721 =` Denver, Colorado 80203 3 05 ' Phone: (303) 663441 FAX: (303) 8664174 w .c cb.srare.co.us John W. H'ickenlooper ' November 17, 2011 Governor Mike King Mr. James B. O'Neill Executive Director City of Fort Collins ' 215 N. Mason Street, 2ad Floor JenniferL. Gimbel Foil Collins, CO 80522 CWCB Director Dear Mr. O'Neill: ' I would like to take this opportunity to provide support for ICON Engineering in their efforts to provide services to the City of Fort Collins. I have worked with several members of ICON for several years, and I have found al I of them to be exemplary and commendable in the services they have provided to my ' organization. ICON has demonstrated very thorough knowledge in a wide range of engineering applications. They have an unparalleled understanding of drainage processes, including engineering and design as well as regulatory procedures. They have worked with my agency for a number of years on many aspects related to FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program, including development and review of hydrologic and hydraulic models, floodplain map change processes, benefit -cost analyses, and mitigation project design. They are currently one ' of only three on -call firms that we utilize for our Risk Map program that we administer in partnership with FEMA to modernize our state's floodplain maps. They have been very reliable in all of their services provided under this program. ' I would especially like to highlight my experience with Mr. Craig Jacobson. Mr. Jacobson has demonstrated himself to be one of the state's elite leaders in drainage and floodpl tin related issues. He is one of three people in the state to conduct annual training for interested professionals who are seeking certification in the Certified Floodplain Manager program. In addition, he annually teaches a class for the Urban Watersheds ' Research Institute regarding technical and administrative processes for map changes. Only recognized experts are invited to teach these highly useful and visible classes, and Mr. Jacobson is well chosen for these topics. I I In all aspects of their work the staff of ICON Engineering has shown remarkable dedication to client satisfaction. I have experienced situations in several of our projects when unforeseen circumstances could have resulted in significant scheduling delays and cost overruns. In each and every case, ICON demonstrated creativity, handwork, and determination that prevented these situations from escalating. They have demonstrated unmatched technical vision to go along with their leadership and reliability. Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments. If you have any questions, feel free to call me at 303- 866-3441, x3219. Sincerely, Kevin Houck, P.E., CFM Chief, Watershed and Flood Protection Section ICON Engineering, Inc. Page 129 7 J URBAN DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT P,wl A. t4ndiian, Exccutno Director 2480 W. 261h Avenue. Sude 15GS Denver, CO 80211-5304 Noccmber 16, 201 1 .tames B. O'Neill 11, C•PPO. FNIIGP Director of Purchasing cC Risk Management City of Fort Collins 215 N. Mason Street. 2r I Floor ' I'O Box 5S0 Fort Collins. CO 805" I I 1 1 RE: ICON Gngincering General Sern•ices Contract To whom It \lay Concern: loephone 303 455 6277 Fax 303-455 7880 www.udfcd.org ICON Eneincering has a long history of teaming with the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District ( District) on it variety of project levels. Their strength comes from their experienced lerwmiel. and ability to adapt their services to what each individual project requires. ICON oll'eu balanced well thought ow solutions. and would make an excellent choice as a ueneral services consultant. 1 he District operates a general services contract similar to the one For which the City of Fort Collins is considering ICON. We use this contract to provide services fora wide range of activities for the Design. Construction, and \•laintenance Progr:nn: the Master Planning Program: and the Floodplain Management Program. These projects range from simple hank repair and strcanl stability, to complex hydraulic structures, to water quality improvements, to GIS development and Iloodplain analysis. ICON has been selected and reselected for the Disuict's on -call -encral services contract because of their depth ofexpericnced personnel, which allo\%s them to handle a large number of projects and deli% er consistent high quality products in a limcly manner. Their technical knowledge combined \�iih their strong leadership skills makes ICON it strong choice for a general services contract. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need additional infonnalion. Sincerely: Der id licnncus. 11.1... CI M \l:maeer Design. Construction, and Maintenance Program DB' Inc Ikm Wa c-DCM 101t ICON Engineering, Inc. w,wkt'nl a i& you fin" r969 Page 130 F— r Grayed function I O I ORADU PUBLIC: WORKS & PLANNING November 16, 2011 =rom: Bret Guillory, PE, CFM Utility Engineer City of Grand Junction, CO Subject: Reference for ICON Engineering Project: Ranchmen's Ditch Flood Mitigation Project. icon Engineering played a key role in the completion of a $17 million dollar flood mitigation project that resulted in successfully removing 380 properties from the one hundred year flood plain within the City of Grand Junction. CON Engineering provided master planning & design services to the City of Grand Junction that included, hydrologic modeling, coordination with FEMA that included review and approval of a Condition Letter of Map Revision prior to final design of the project, hydraulic evaluation of the City's in house design of conveyance improvements, Benefit Cost Analysis for the project that was critical to the City being awarded a $3 Million Pre Disaster Mitigation Grant from FEMA, and submittal of a Physical Map Revision to FEMA that has been reviewed and approved by FEMA with new mapping scheduled to be issued by FEMA in September of 2012 This was a very successful project for the City of Grand Junction and would not have been possible without ICON Engineering's diligent coordination with FEMA or rigorous design efforts. The ICON Engineering team provided the City with a quality work product. ICON staff was always responsive to our needs, and dealt with all City staff in a very professional manor. We look forward to working with ICON Engineering on future projects, and welcome any discussions as to their capabilities regarding master planning and all facets engineering related to storm water. Best Regards, Bret Guillory, PE, CFM ICON Engineering, Inc Page 131 I I I I I 1 �l I 1 1 F.3 References Urban Drainage & Flood Control District Protects: 2480 West 26th Avenue Marston Lake Improvements Suite 156B Cherry Creek Drop Structures Denver, CO 80211 LOMR /CLOMR Reviews 303-455-6277 DFIRM Conversions Paul Hindman — Executive Director phindman(d,)udfcd.org Dave Bennetts — On -Call Contract (Maintenance Designs) bennetts(cudfcd.org Laura Kroeger— Capital Improvements Ikroeger(@udfcd.org Bill DeGroot — Floodplain Management Program bdegroot(a.udfcd.org Colorado Water Conservation Board Proiects: 1580 Logan St. Suite 200 Elk River Stabilization Denver, CO 80203 Flood Hazard Mitigation Grant 303 866-3441 South Platte River Floodplain Chief, Flood Protection Program Flood Documentation Reporting Kevin Houck, PE Kevin. Houck(a,state.co.us State Floodplain Rules B/C Analysis City of Aurora Projects: 14707 E. 2nd Ave, Suite 150 Piney Creek Stream Stabilization Aurora, CO 80011 On -Call Contract (MESA I, II, III) 720-859-4302 Norfolk / Upland Ponds Joe Kleiner, PE ioeAleineli)aurorawater.org West Tollgate Creek Reline Project City of Grand Junction Projects: 250 North 5th Street Ranchmen's Ditch PMR Grand Junction, CO 81501 Masterplan Update 970 244-1554 Big Pipe Hydraulic Analysis Bret Guillory, PE bret_q(�i,)ci.qranc1ict.co.us FEMA Pre -Disaster Mitigation Grant FEMA Region VIII Projects: Denver Federal Center, Bldg 710A IDIQ Contract (17 Task Orders) Denver, CO 80225 CTP Consultant, S. Dakota, UDFCD, Colorado 303 235-4992 LOMC Reviews (Yearly Grants For UDFCD) Nancy Steinberger, PE Nancy. Steinberger(@c1hs.gov "ICON has a proven knowledge of floodplain engineering and their G1S work products have all been exceptional. ICON can be counted on to produce quality products with excellent project management and internal QA/QC reviews. I would highly recommend them" Bill DeGroot, PE, Manager, Floodplain Management Program "I want to pass along what a great job ICON did with managing the day-to-day field work for the Goldsmith Gulch / Coley Culvert. They stepped into the construction phase with ease and really kept things moving with our tight schedule." ;Molly Trujillo, PE, C/P Project Manager, Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority ' "ICON Engineering has produced high quality engineering reports and products for our agency. The scope -of - services work was completed within budget and on -time with an excellent quality control and internal review procedure. Their ability to communicate well with clients, understand the client's needs, and clearly present the 1 results of their study efforts is highly commendable." Thomas Browning, Flood Control and Floodplain Management Section, CWCB 132 I 1 1 II H i 1 L I 1 1 j�j G JACOBSON, PE, CFM EI�GII�EERInG, INC EDUCATION University of Wisconsin, Madison Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, 1997 PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION PE Colorado #36643 Certified Floodplain Manager. Association of State Floodplain Managers PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND 1997 - Current ICON Engineering, Inc. 1995 - 1997 Department of Natural Resources, Madison, WI 1994 - 1995 Nielsen, Madsen & Barber Consulting Engineers, Racine, WI RELATED EXPERIENCE Mr. Jacobson currently serves as a Project Manager at ICON Engineering, Inc. Mr. Jacobson has a strong background in water resource engineering with an emphasis in floodplain management and hydrologic and hydraulic analyses. He is a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) and instructs classes on the ASFPM certification through CASFM. Through a contract with the UDFCD funded by FEMA, he is responsible for the technical reviews of FEMA Letters of Map Changes within the Denver Metro region. His project experience has included steady state and two-dimensional hydraulic modeling, stormwater improvement and channel stabilization designs, channel restoration and maintenance, master planning, and construction management. Additionally, he has completed benefit -cost analyses for use in FEMA PDM grant applications. Mr. Jacobson's has extensive knowledge in the use of HEC-RAS, HEC-1; HEC-2; Flo-2D; SWMM 5.0.. UD-SWMM CUHP, AutoCAD and GIS based systems. REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS Mr. Jacobson's project experience that is specific to this project includes: UDFCD Projects Other Community Proiects FEMA LOMC Reviews West Vine Basin and Michaud Basin Canal Lone Tree. Windmill, Dove Creeks Master Plan Capacity Analyses, Fort Collins, CO Clear Creek FHAD and Master Plan Ranchmen's Ditch PMR/CLOMR, Grand Massev Draw Junction, CO Norfolk and Upland Water Quality Ponds, Aurora, CO Sand Creek Stabilization. Colorado Springs Manhattan Detention Pond, Ft. Collins t DOUGLAS WILLIAMS, PE EDUCATION ' Clarkson University, 1978 Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering 1 1 1 PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION PE CO #23599, WY #5599, MD #16310 )hi ENGINEERING, INC PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND 1997 — Current ICON Engineering; Principal 1981 — 1997 Greenhorne & O'Mara; Water Resource Dept. Manager 1978 — 1981 Gingery Associates; Project Manger RELATED EXPERIENCE Mr. Williams is a Principal of ICON Engineering, Inc. He has had a wide variety of engineering experience in water resources planning, design and construction. He has completed numerous drainage and flood control projects ranging from less than $10,000 to over $3,000,000 in construction costs. His practical approach to problem solving has been coupled with an awareness of aesthetics that has produced facilities that are functional as well as community amenities. Mr. Williams has successfully completed projects for the UD&FCD and the City of Aurora as well as local cities, counties, and towns throughout the Rocky Mountain Region. He has completed hydrologic, hydraulic, channel stability and scour and sediment analysis for both public and private agencies in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, South Dakota and Montana. He has served as Project Manager for FEMA Study Contractors and has completed several Flood Insurance Studies within FEMA Region VIII. Mr. Williams is currently the Principal -in -Charge for ICON's IDIQ contract for Flood Re -Studies in Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota as well as the DFIRM conversion in those same states. REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS Mr. Williams' project experience that is specific to this project includes: UDFCD Protects Other Community Protects Maintenance Consultant 1992-1994 Canal Importation Channel, Ft. Collins Maintenance Consultant 1994-1997 Piney Creek, Arapahoe County Maintenance Consultant 1997-2000 Colfax Ave Bridge Hydraulics, Aurora Maintenance Consultant 2003-2006 Spring Creek Channel, Ft. Collins George Wallace Park, Denver Gore Creek Bridge, Vail California Bend Wetlands, Iowa Town Flood Control, Pender NE Flood Insurance Update, Teton WY I C H 1 1 h GIIIEERIi'IG, PC EDUCATION BSCE, Colorado State University, 1979 PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND 1997 - Current ICON Engineering, Inc.: Senior Project Manager 1984 - 1997 Greenhorne & O'Mara: Project Manager 1983 — 1984 Robinson Engineering: Project Manager 1980 — 1983 Gingery Associates: Engineer RELATED EXPERIENCE Mr. Barringer has a strong background in water resources, parks and roadway planning, design, and construction. He has served as the design engineer on numerous flood control projects throughout Colorado. His F apabilities include performing hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, and reparing outfall systems planning studies, including preliminary design, cost mates, and priority plans. He is skilled in preparing preliminary and final design, preparing final designs, construction drawings, and contract documents for roadways, streets, and residential and commercial site development. His skills also include preparing water distribution master plans and preparing preliminary and final grading and drainage plans for land development projects. GGEERIF IG, InC EDUCATION BSCE, University of Iowa, 2000 PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND 2010 - Current ICON Engineering, Inc.: Project Manager 2006 — 2010 Sellards& Grigg 2006 — 2000 Nolte RELATED EXPERIENCE Mr. Martin currently serves as a Project Engineer at ICON. Mr. Martin has 10 years experience in drainage and flood control, water quality, land development/redevelopment, roadway, erosion control, and utility projects. Successful completion and implementation of drainage master planning projects for various local and federal jurisdictions, including CDOT and FEMA. 'ell versed in MS4 compliance, report preparation, and creation of construction vings and specifications. Additional qualifications include preparation of project and fee and project management experience. Expertise in AutoCad LDD, Works, HEC-RAS, MODSWMM, XP-SWMM, Haestead Methods, UDFCD Software, and more. I University (CSU) for the City. We are very excited to be part of this work effort and anticipate the water quality recommendations becoming integrated into the City's prioritization needs. 3. Stream Stabilization — Similarly to the water quality emphasis in the Master Drainage Plans, stream stabilization appears to be developing into a priority for the City. Obviously, the Clearview Channel reach included in this RFP has undergone bank erosion and the stability of this channel is the primary goal of the project for this proposal. Recently, ICON provided the City with a stabilization report of the reach for Stanton Creek, between Fossil Creek and Carpenter Road, outlining stabilization options and recommendations. Included with this report was a review of typical structure details that could be utilized and standardized by City to be used now and in the future. We foresee that stream stabilization has and will become more prevalent within the City and its expanded limits. We expect that stabilization efforts will be combined with analysis and recommendations from CSU, as well as independent engineering evaluations. It will also be important to develop typical details that can be easily installed by City crews to address a variety of problems. 4. Habitat Improvement — Not that this is a new objective, since it was studied in the original ' Master Drainage Plans; but we believe that incorporating habitat improvements into all projects where possible, will follow with the areas of emphasis as discussed above. We believe that ICON has been a leader in this area based on our extensive work for UDFCD in the seven ' county Denver Metro area. We also feel we have added experienced personnel to our team to specifically address these needs. ' With our proposal we intend to adequately convey our understanding and experience both within the City of Fort Collins and regionally to show that we have a thorough understanding of the work related to this upcoming contract; that we have a well thought out team of specialists who can successfully complete the work; and that we are extremely committed to continuing to serve the City of Fort Collins. We are confident that our proposal reflects a strong understanding of the required engineering services and our extensive firm and individual personnel capabilities. Our proposal also provides several references that may be called upon to offer testimony as to our performance on other projects. However, we feel our best references will come from the City staff. We particularly request that our capabilities be discussed with Shane Boyle, Mark Taylor, Rodney Albers, Brian Varrella, Basil Hamdan, and Matt Fater. In closing, we would like to stress our commitment to the City of Fort Collins to provide the engineering excellence for which ICON is known and to further pledge our support in meeting each Work Order's budget and schedule requirements. Sincerely, ICON Engineering, Inc. Dou9 las illi ms P.E. Vice -Preside DJW:mh I:proposals/misc 201 I/Fort Collins/ICON201 I proposal.doc ICON Engineering, Inc. Page I ii I 1 I I I 7 I 0 1 Mary L. Powell Vice President/ Natural Resource Specialist Education M.A. 1996, Biology, University of Colorado B.A. 1990, Biology, University of Colorado B.S. 1985, Business, University of Colorado BACKGROUND Mary is a Vice President and natural resource specialist with ERO Resources. Since 1993 she has provided expertise in ecological consulting and research and specializes in compliance with state and federal environmental regulations. Mary's focus is in riparian and wetland issues such as Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting, wetland delineation and mitigation, and riparian restoration. Mary also has experience addressing threatened and endangered species issues under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). She uses her experience with the CWA and ESA when preparing technically defensible National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents. Mary has established excellent working relationships with state and federal regulators and has a reputation for a collaborative and creative project approach. ' PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS Jefferson County Environmental Compliance Presentation. Jefferson County Highway and Engineering Division. 2010. ' Wetland Functional Assessments and Wetland Mitigation. American Public Works Association Water Resources Workshop. 2009. ' Engineering Essentials for Wetlands and Wetland Regulations. University of Colorado at Denver Continuing Engineering Education Program. 2005. SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE ' Wetland and Riparian Studies Mary's involvement in wetland and riparian studies has focused on CWA Section 404 ' Permits. Her projects have included wetlands and streams from high elevations to urban areas. During the course of hundreds of projects, she has learned the importance of incorporating wetland permitting into the earliest stages of project planning and design. Mary has established solid working relationships with key regulatory agencies, and with her thorough knowledge of applicable regulations and agency guidance, she is an effective advocate for her clients' interests. Threatened, Endangered, and Sensitive Species Evaluations Mary is experienced in assisting clients with various issues associated with the ESA and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. She has conducted field investigations to assess potential habitat and to perform presence/absence surveys. She has also prepared biological assessments, biological evaluations, habitat conservation plans, and impact mitigation plans. ERO Resources Corp. • Denver • Boise • Durango • www.eroresources.com • ero@eroresources.com I1 Billing Rate DHM Design BILLING RATE SCHEDULE 2011 Description Billing Rate Principal I $1404160 Principal 11 $105-$150 Associate Principal $105-$130 Senior Associate $95-$130 Associate Principal $84-$110 Senior Designer/Planner $69-$105 Designer $58474 Cad Technician $68-$84 Graphic Designer $53-$74 Technical Assistant $53-$74 Clerical/Word Processing $42-$58 ERO RESOURCES BILLING RATE SCHEDULE 2011 Description Billing Rate $165.00 $155.00 $140.00 $115.00 $92.00 $82.00 $82.00 $75.00 ' $55.00 CON Egg i;reering, li r F I Subconsultant Rate Schedules — Key Personnel LONCO, Inc. BILLING RATE SCHEDULE 2011 Description Billing Rate (S/hr) Principal $166 Division Manager $155 Department Head $148 Engineering Manager $136 Engineer V $125 Engineer IV $1 14 Engineer II $89 Engineer I $74 Senior Designer/Technician $104 Designer/Technician I $59 Senior CAD Technician $92 CAD Operator 1 $55 Administrative Assistant II $66 Secreta II/Clerical11 $59 TERRACON GEOTECHNICAL BILLING RATE SCHEDULE 2011 Description Principal Sr. ProjectEngineer/Manager Project Engineer Staff/Field Engineer Staff/Field Technician Cad/Draftsman $115-$140 $90-$120 $75-$90 $55-$75 $42-$52 $55-$65 $35-$45 $150-$225 Scientist/Economist Senior Ecologist Sr. Nat. Resource Specialist Environmental Scientist Ecologist Nat. Resource Specialist GIS Specialist Archeologist Clerical It SECTION A -GENERAL UNDERSTANDING A.1 General Understanding We believe that our experience within the City of Fort Collins is the best testament to demonstrating our complete understanding for what is required regarding the Minor Capital Improvement Contract. As mentioned in our cover letter, we have held this same contract for the past 10-years and our knowledge can be attested to the fact of the significant number of projects we have been involved with over that time period. Below we discuss our general understanding of the contract, in addition to our understanding and experience related to the Future Projects aspect of the proposal. Understanding and approach related specifically to the Clearview Channel Improvements are discussed more specifically under SECTION D of this proposal. In summary, the City of Fort Collins wishes to retain the services of a consulting engineering firm to provide drainage related designs and studies. Additionally, the consultant may be called upon to conduct studies and designs for channel stability, wetland and wildlife habitat improvements, water quality related task orders, surveying, permitting, geotechnical investigations, landscaping, and GIS applications. Work will be on miscellaneous projects as needed and as funding availability dictates. It is anticipated that similar to past projects, this contract will be for providing open-ended services, with each project completed as separate Work Orders. We have had success with this type of contracting over the past several years and feel it greatly facilitate ease of initiating projects and results in substantial time saving. Similarly to the past contracts, it is anticipated that the work will occur periodically through the year and may be optionally extended for additional years. Consequently, the successful firm must be large enough to accommodate assignments on an irregular basis and stable enough to work for a multi -year period. We believe that flexibility and diversification of expertise are very important, as is a proven track record of quick response time. A.2 Understanding of Future Projects Included in the RFP were brief descriptions of project summaries that are typical of the type of Work Orders that may be issued under this contract. Several of these typical task items are discussed in more detail below with respect to ICON's background, knowledge, and experience within the City of Fort Collins. Work experience outside of the City has been presented in proposal SECTION B, General Qualifications and with the selected projects. A. Analysis and design of Minor Stormwater Capital and Maintenance Projects (Minor Capital Projects) - In many situations, local drainage problems can be one of the most important aspects of the Stormwater Utility in terms of the public eye and how they perceive that their tax dollars are being utilized. It is very common to have several smaller rainstorms throughout the year which cause local flooding and damage to residents not associated at all with major drainageways. Problems may be as simple as undersized storm inlets, sewers, and detention ponds or areas where curb and gutter or swales are required. We strongly believe that ICON's staff is experts at solving problems such as these. Most importantly we feel we have demonstrated our ability in working with the City on past projects, such as the Mason and Olive Storm Sewer improvements, Manhattan Pond Detention Pond, Harmony Ridge Drainage Improvements, and the Nelson Farm Detention Pond projects, among others. Many of our design projects within the City were completed in a manner in which they could be constructed by City construction crews. In fact, all of the projects identified above were constructed by City crews. For the City, ICON has experience in completing large-scale public meetings, as well as smaller community/block workshops or even meetings with individuals to discuss a drainage problem, potential solutions, right-of-way and access concerns. A typical example of this kind of work was the intersection re -design projects we completed in Old Town along College Avenue. ' These designs required basin analysis, floodplain delineation, meetings with property owners, and solutions to problems that would minimize disruption to the local businesses. B. Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling - The City of Fort Collins is divided into 13 ' major drainage basins for Stormwater Management and hydrologic and hydraulic models are instrumental components of each study. Often, the project consultant is required to update the hydrologic and hydraulic components to reflect changes within the basin, more detailed ' information, constructed or proposed improvements, or to correct past studies. ICON is intimately familiar with the interworking of the hydrologic and hydraulic models throughout the City. We have been computing MODSWMM since the model's inception, as well as integrated 1 both steady state and unsteady flow HEC-RAS modeling along many of the City's drainageways and canals. We have completed hydrologic and hydraulic studies or floodplain/development reviews within the majority of the City's major basins including the Foothills and Fox Meadows ' Basins, McClellands and Mail Creek Basin, Spring Creek Basin, Canal Importation Basin, West Vine Basin, Fossil Creek Basin, and Old Town. We have also developed the baseline hydrology model for a new drainage basin, the Michaud Basin, located north of the West Vine Basin. Although the majority of the hydraulic analysis is associated with major flow paths within each drainage basin, in 2009, ICON completed capacity and spill analyses for the entire lengths of the Pleasant Valley and Lake Canal (PVL), New Mercer Ditch (NMD), and the Larimer County Canal No. 2 (LCC2) through the Michaud and West Vine Basins, with portions extending into the Canal Importation Basin. The analysis was completed using unsteady components of HEC- RAS. Spills and inflows were correlated with the associated MODSWMM hydrology models. ' For the City, hydrology studies and updates have been completed utilizing SWMM, MODSWMM and EXTRAN, in addition to unsteady components of HEC-RAS. Hydraulic analysis has been completed primarily using HEC-2, HEC-RAS and GEO-RAS. ICON also has ' experience with the other modeling software presented in the RFP. In particular, ICON has incorporated FLO-2D into projects completed for FEMA and for other Front Range communities. C. Floodplain Modeling Studies (Including CLOMR's and LOMR's) - The City of Fort Collins presently has a combination of drainageways that are regulated under the FEMA program in addition to City regulated floodplains that have been identified by Master Drainage Plans. As the planning studies evolve to final design, the improvements need to be analyzed to assure that the desired impacts on the floodplain are being met. ICON's experience with floodplain mapping and modeling studies is extensive, not only in Fort Collins, but throughout Colorado and the Western / Midwestern portions of the United States. Please refer to ' SECTION B regarding our experience related to floodplain studies, FEMA Letter of Map Revisions (LOMRs) Reviews and Preparation, Flood Insurance Studies Updates, and 2- Dimentional Modeling. Given our past work for the City, we are very familiar with the City's requirements and report guidelines. Over the years ICON also has reviewed City of Fort Collins Floodplain Modeling Reports, as part of our development review tasks. These reviews included projects at Prospect Creek, Rigden Farms, Discount Tire along Fossil Creek, and Mansion Park. ' As noted in the RFP, Endangered Species Act (ESA) compliance is needed with all CLOMRs for FEMA. Not only have we reviewed compliance through the UDFCD grant program, we have had to obtain compliance on several of our own projects and we believe that our knowledge of the compliance criteria will be helpful to the City. CON engineering, Inc. ��q� I2 D. Preparing and Updating Stormwater Master Drainage Plans: ICON has been instrumental in both the development of and the updates of Stormwater Master Drainage Plans for the City. ICON has prepared the most recent plan updates to the Fossil Creek, McClellands Creek, and Fox Meadows Basins. ICON has also completed various updates for these basins, and others. Most recently, a mini -master plan was developed for the Stone Creek area of the Fossil Creek Basin. This study initiated from a minor flooding problem and expanded to include revised hydrology and hydraulic analyses, alternative analyses to address changes in the basin discharges and upcoming development, as well as evaluations to incorporate water quality. ICON has also been involved with the City's current initiative to incorporate water quality solutions into the Master Drainage Plans. ICON is currently in progress of evaluating water quality alternatives for four of the City's basins (Fossil Creek, West Vine, McClellands Creek, and Fox Meadows). A component of the water quality update includes the incorporation of the City's Triple Bottom Line (TBL) analysis approach for each basin. ICON has worked under similar capacity with many other regional entities for preparation of Master Drainage Plans. The technical work completed for the Master Drainage Plan updates has included update information regarding hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, as well as report preparation and formatting. ICON is very familiar with the City's requirements and expectations with regards to the technical updates to the Master Drainage Plans. E. Stormwater Quality: Design, Monitoring, And Management Plans: Regarding water quality treatment methods, ICON is established as a leading innovator in the design of facilities which have included the use of wetlands, detention ponds with water quality inlets and infiltration systems, storm sewer manholes designed for solids removal, on -stream degritting structures, and our unique level spreaders. Our design experience includes stormwater management, best management practices, and erosion and sediment control. Many of these designs have required innovative concepts to meet site -specific design criteria. ICON has emphasized the use of state-of-the-art techniques that we think provide clients with the most effective designs possible. A prime example of this was our preliminary design of the Mountain Avenue Storm Sewer project for the City of Fort Collins where we incorporated a 25-acre wetland/detention/stormwater quality facility which intercepts storm flows from Old Town and filters them prior to entering the Cache La Poudre River. Our Marston Lake Drainageway project won the Grand Award at the 2000 Colorado Association of Stormwater and Floodplain Managers (CASFM) Conference and utilized a series of ponds and channels to filter flows and improve water quality in a channel that dropped over 40 feet in a distance of about 1,000 feet. ' As mentioned above, ICON is currently involved with the City in integrating water quality into the City's Master Drainage Basin plans and are therefore very familiar with the City's goals, as well as key information developed by CSU for use in the studies. ICON also completed a ' study for the City to identify water quality potential for the Howes, Udall, and Magnolia Outfall portions of the Old Town Basin, which we believe is being integrated into the current Old Town evaluation. As part of the initial Master Drainage Plan updates, ICON evaluated many stream ' reaches for riverine habitat based on the Characterizing Macroin vertebrate and Fish Communities within Urban Growth Areas of Fort Collins Using a Habitat Based Approach, prepared by Robert Zuellig (February 2000). This study has served as the basis of habitat ' rating and improvement within the City over the years. Similarly, these concepts were integrated into stabilization and habitat improvements studies we have completed, such as our recent study on Stanton Creek, upstream of Fossil Creek. ' ICON Engineering, Inc. 13 As discussed under SECTION B, ICON has worked with UDFCD, the City of Aurora, the ' City of Broomfield and SEMSWA (Southeast Metro Stormwater Association) for implementing, designing and constructing water quality improvements, including regional retrofits to existing detention ponds. ' It is expected that this contract may include the evaluation or design of a full range of Best Management Practices (BMPs) and Low Impact Development (LID) into stormwater improvements and plans to mitigate water resources impacts from new and existing ' development. These practices could include: infiltration facilities, channel stabilization, extended detention facilities or excess urban runoff volume (full spectrum detention), wetland basins, or offline BMP facilities. ' Regarding water quality monitoring, we have established relationships with several local laboratories and have ERO Resources as part of our Project Team to aid in environmental design, testing, and monitoring. We have conducted water quality sampling and testing for 1 compliance with discharge permits related to construction activities on the South Platte River, and for design of water quality facilities for the City of Fort Collins. F. Channel Stability Studies: The City of Fort Collins has taken a pro -active role in their master planning efforts to evaluate and determine not only the major flood hazards of drainageways, but also the stream and bank stability of channels, creeks, and ditches. This is important in terms of defining the long-term impacts of changes in the watershed. Many times severely incised channels will have the capacity to convey the 100-year storm event. Based on current FEMA regulations, this could allow for new development to occur right up to the channel banks. Due to the morphology of the stream and the changing conditions with basin development, major channel and bank erosion can occur which presents a significant hazard to adjacent structures, as well as a safety issue to the citizens. It is important to evaluate these conditions and to establish improvements and buffer zones which will mitigate these types of circumstances. The City of Fort Collins has established various levels of study for developing the approach and analysis for incorporating stream stability and floodplain management. ICON and our Project Team have experienced personnel for completing the type of evaluation and analysis required to compete these studies. Evaluations can be completed in various levels of detail, but generally include: field investigation, hydrologic analysis, hydraulic analysis for determining flood elevations and channel velocities and shear stresses, channel stability and geomorphic analysis, and developing erosion buffer/encroachment limits. We will work with the City's Project Manager to help determine the level of evaluation required for each project where stability is an issue. G. New Development Modeling Review: ICON Engineering, Inc., recognizes that the prompt review of plans is essential to all those connected with land development. An expeditious review is important to a developer because it reduces financing charges for a speculative project and is equally important to the City since this is a service it provides to the property owners, taxpayers, and citizens. ICON has completed several development reviews for the City during our past delivery order contracts. As before, we propose that the modeling reviews would be completed and the plans, along with any comments or questions, would be returned to the City within an acceptable time frame meeting the City's required turnaround time for the project. ICON currently holds development review contracts with the Town of Columbine Valley and the City of Cherry Hills Village. We are very familiar with the City's current design criteria and time commitments. ICON has no current land development clients in Fort Collins that would pose for any type of conflict. ICON Engineering, Inc. 14 SECTION B - GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS & PROJECT TEAM ' 13.1 Overview ICON specializes in the planning, design and construction management of public sector infra- structure with particular emphasis on drainage and flood control. Our personnel have completed utility related improvements for communities throughout the Colorado Front Range. The City of Fort Collins has long been one of our very best clients, and for whom we have completed nearly ' 50 projects in recent years. We currently hold similar open ended contracts with the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District (UDFCD) in the Denver Metropolitan Area, for which we have completed well over 400 projects. In addition to utility contracts, ICON specializes in ' planning services in addition to floodplain mapping activities. ICON has and currently holds long standing service contracts with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), State of Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB), UDFCD, and the State of South Dakota ' for FEMA floodplain mapping activities, including floodplain delineation projects and Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) production. B.2 Team Organization As with our past contracts, we have structured a Project Team to include engineers, GIS specialists, scientists, surveyors, and landscape architects with diverse and extensive backgrounds to basically cover any type of project that may surface over the length of this contract. ICON will serve as the prime consultant, meeting all needs for drainage planning, design and construction; specialists in water quality (management, monitoring and design); construction management; and surveying. As needed on a project -by -project basis, we will augment our experts by utilizing any of the subconsultants shown heirin. All of the firms have performed excellent work in Fort Collins on past projects and will be called upon to assist us in the future depending on how the firm's availability and assigned personnel match the particular needs of the project. Additionally, we have included a number of specialty firms that can be utilized if the need develops. Specific qualifications for ICON Engineering, Inc., as well as the primary sub -consultants are discussed below. ' 13.3 Qualifications of ICON (Prime Consultant) ICON is a consulting engineering firm that offers its clients expertise in the Planning, ' Design, and Management of civil engineering projects. ICON has served the City of Fort Collins under this current contract for the past 10 years with many of our key staff completing projects for over 25-years. ICON specializes in drainage and flood control improvements frequently involving hydrologic/hydraulic analysis, master planning, stream stabilization, bridge hydraulic sizing, storm sewer design, pipelines and pipeline rehabilitation, wetland protection/enhancement, as well as DFIRM production for FEMA, the UDFCD, and the states of ' Colorado, Wyoming, South Dakota and Wyoming. ICON established in 1997 from the former Colorado branch office of Greenhorne & O'Mara and currently employs 15 engineering staff with GIS, CAD, survey and administrative support. ' Principals: ICON is a locally owned corporation with primary stockholders being senior management and senior professional personnel. Penn Gildersleeve, P.E., is the President, Douglas Williams, P.E., is the Vice President, and Matthew Ursetta, P.E., is the ' Secretary/Treasurer. Craig Jacobson, P.E., CFM and Troy Carmann, P.E. CFM are Associates in the firm. Our Owners are "hands-on" engineers that are involved in all technical phases of our projects. ICON personnel are registered in nearly all states surrounding Colorado. Our t - �5