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Home My WebLink AboutRESPONSE - RFP - 7490 POUDRE RIVER DOWNTOWN PROJECTAPRIL 15, 2013 TECHNICAL PROPOSAL FOR POUDRE RIVER DOWNTOWN PROJECT PROPOSAL NO. 7490 SUBMITTED TO: CITY OF FORT COLLINS PARK PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 215 N. MASON STREET FORT COLLINS, COLORADO 80522 TAB 1 LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL 375 East Horsetooth Road, Bldg. 5  Fort Collins, Colorado  80525 Phone: (970) 226-0120  Fax: (970) 226-0121  www.acewater.com April 15, 2013 Mr. Matt Day City of Fort Collins Park Planning and Development 215 N. Mason Street Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 RE: Technical Proposal for the Poudre River Downtown Project, City Proposal No. 7490 Dear Matt, Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. (ACE) is pleased to submit this technical proposal for providing Planning and Design Services associated with Poudre River Downtown Project. This is undoubtedly the most exciting project ever undertaken on the Poudre River in Fort Collins. This project will be responsible for rejuvenating the river corridor in the heart of Fort Collins: re- establishing aquatic, ecologic and riverine habitat that has been lost for decades, while mitigating substantial flood hazards for this area of the City and also providing a recreational, educational and aesthetic setting which will be enjoyed for generations. This is a lot of responsibility to place on the shoulders of a single project, but we truly believe that the importance of this endeavor for the City cannot be over-emphasized. If there was ever a project which demanded the utmost care and attention to ensure its full potential is realized, this is that project. ACE has formed a Project Team whose experience working with the Poudre River through Fort Collins is certainly unparalleled. We feel the ACE Project Team provides not only incomparable experience and technical expertise with respect to the multiple facets of this complex project, but also well-established relationships within the Project Team, as well as with the members of the City’s River Team. Our previous experience working with City Staff from many departments on numerous projects, along with our first-hand understanding of community goals and issues developed over more than 22 years working within and for the City, provides the ACE Team with unique insight that will be invaluable for the successful completion of this project. The ACE Project Team consists of proven experts in their fields of recreation planning and design, landscape architecture, stream restoration, wetland and riparian ecology, aquatic habitat assessment and rehabilitation, flood mitigation, floodplain analyses, river recreation planning and design, irrigation structure design and rehabilitation, and preparation of construction drawings in river, wetland, park and irrigation environments. ACE continues to provide local presence and experience with the same senior staff that have provided stream channel, floodplain, drainage and irrigation-related engineering services for projects supporting the City of Fort Collins since 1991. Most of the ACE Project Team members are local firms with ready access to the project reach and City Staff, facilitating oft-needed impromptu project meetings and site visits. None of the ACE Project Team members are located farther away than the Denver area. When necessary, ACE can host web-based teleconferences using GoToMeeting® allowing for virtually immediate access to all Team members and City staff. In order to serve the changing needs of the project as it moves from a planning emphasis to the preparation of construction documents, we propose to employ a project management team that will span the ACE and BHA organizations. Mr. Greg Koch, ACE Principal Engineer and Vice President, will be the primary point of contact and the Project Manager for the Poudre River Downtown Project. Mr. Roger Sherman, Principal of BHA Design has been identified as the Assistant Project Manager in charge of planning services for this project. Greg and Roger share a vision of excellence for this project and have collaborated on many previous projects, ensuring a smooth working relationship both within the ACE Team and with the River Team. We appreciate being considered for this opportunity to continue our TAB 2 TEAM MEMBERS 2.1 SECTION II – ACE PROJECT TEAM AND KEY PERSONNEL INTRODUCTION The Poudre River Downtown Project has, in one form or another, been discussed and considered for a number of years at various levels by current and former Fort Collins staff members in several City departments. In the spring of 2012, through the leadership of managers in Park Planning and Development, the Natural Areas Program, and Stormwater Department, a number of factors finally coalesced to make the notion of this project a reality. Numerous people have been involved in the process of moving this project forward. Most notable are Mr. John Stokes, the Poudre River Sustainability Director, and Mr. Craig Foreman, Manager of Park Planning and Development. These two program leaders have shared a vision of an aquatically-connected river, in a reach which could also be rehabilitated to enhance riverine habitat, promote connectedness of the river to Legacy Park and Old Town, and improve the recreational experience of the public throughout the corridor. Upon completion of the ACE Feasibility Study for the Poudre River in June 2012, it became apparent that many of the same improvements envisioned for enhancing environmental elements and recreational opportunities along the riparian corridor would also be beneficial for eliminating flood flow overtopping of College Avenue during the 100-year flood event, with the added benefit of reducing flooding of existing buildings and properties along North College. The results of the ACE Study provided the evidence necessary for Mr. Ken Sampley, Manager of Water Planning and Development, to join with John and Craig in championing a vision for revitalizing this reach of the Poudre River. When Ken brought Water Planning into the River Team, this provided the tipping point for propelling the Poudre River Downtown Project forward. Similar to many rivers in the arid west, the Cache la Poudre River has always been subject to many diverse interests with numerous demands on its water and environment. This remains true today, and no less for this project, with high expectations for outcomes that will satisfy many stakeholders. ACE and the entire ACE Project Team are accustomed to working in project situations which require balancing numerous goals and objectives. We take pride in organizing and articulating complex projects in a straightforward manner which educates the public and empowers clients to make fully informed decisions regarding alternatives and opportunities. We anticipate these skills will be particularly valuable for the Poudre River Downtown Project. ACE PROJECT TEAM PERSONNEL ACE has formed a Project Team whose experience working with the Poudre River through Fort Collins is unparalleled. We feel the ACE Project Team provides not only incomparable experience and technical expertise with respect to the multiple facets of this complex project, but also well-established relationships within the Project Team, as well as with the members of the City’s River Team. Our previous experience working with City Staff in many departments and on numerous projects, along with our first-hand understanding of community goals and issues developed over more than 22 years working within and for the City, provides the ACE Team with unique insight that will be invaluable for the successful completion of this project. The ACE Project Team consists of proven experts in their fields of recreation planning and design, landscape architecture, stream restoration, wetland and riparian ecology, aquatic habitat assessment and rehabilitation, flood mitigation, floodplain analyses, river recreation planning and design, irrigation structure design and rehabilitation, and preparation of construction drawings in river, wetland, park and irrigation environments. We have also added several specialty consultants to provide support in specific areas which will need to be addressed at various points throughout the project. The ACE Team consists of five major partners – ACE, BHA DESIGN, BIOHABITATS, MILLER ECOLOGICAL, AND S2O DESIGN – with these firms providing the majority of services for the project. Also, included on the 2.2 ACE PROJECT TEAM ORGANIZATION CHART CITY OF FORT COLLINS MATT DAY PROJECT MANAGER RIVER TEAM ACE PROJECT TEAM GREG KOCH PROJECT MANAGER ROGER SHERMAN ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER KEY ACE TEAM MEMBERS: ANDERSON CONSULTING BHA DESIGN BIOHABITATS MILLER ECOLOGICAL S2O DESIGN DESIGN CONCEPTS & RECREATION PLANNING STREAM ENHANCEMENT & RESTORATION FLOOD MITIGATION & FLOODPLAIN MODELING AQUATIC HABITAT RIVER RECREATION FACILITIES WETLAND & RIPARIAN VEGETATION ECOLOGY ROGER SHERMAN ANGIE MILEWSKI CLAUDIA BROWNE GREG KOCH BRAD ANDERSON BILL MILLER SCOTT SHIPLEY MIKE LIGHTHISER VINCE SORTMAN JAY SCHUG BILL MILLER CHRIS PAULEY AARON HANSEN GREG KOCH MICHELLE MARTIN JAMIS DARROW BILL MILLER SCOTT SHIPLEY BILL MILLER BRAD ANDERSON LAURA BACKUS CLAUDIA BROWNE STREAM STABILITY / SED. TRANS. / GEOMORPHOLOGY IRRIGATION INFRASTRUCTURE PERMITTING & RAILROAD COORDINATION TRANSPORTATION COLORADO WATER LAW OUTREACH BRAD ANDERSON 2.3 Although the organization chart presents an extensive Project Team, we believe the chart provides a comprehensive summary of the vast majority of services required for what is clearly a complex, integrated project. While the project will require the services of numerous experts, our entire team of professionals have established working relationships over our decades of service to the communities of Northern Colorado. As this project progresses from Phase 1 through Phase 3 (and eventually Phase 4), the focus of the project will shift from planning to design and construction. In order to seamlessly accommodate this change in project focus, we propose to employ a project management team that will span the ACE and BHA organizations. Mr. Greg Koch, ACE Principal Engineer and Vice President, will be the primary point of contact and the Project Manager for the Poudre River Downtown Project. Mr. Roger Sherman, Principal of BHA Design has been identified as the Assistant Project Manager in charge of planning services for this project. Greg and Roger have great personal respect for each other and have enjoyed a strong professional relationship for many years. With our primary focus on producing the best possible outcome for this project, together we will foster a close working relationship with the City’s River Team, and among all members within the ACE Project Team. The following pages introduce key individuals on the ACE Project Team. As project requirements are refined and adjusted, our firms have the flexibility to mobilize additional staff beyond those highlighted below and those identified in the organization chart. Greg Koch, M.S., PE, CFM is Vice President and Principal Engineer with Anderson Consulting Engineers. He has also served the area community since 1998 as a member of the Larimer County Flood Review Board, presiding as chairman of that board over the last 12 years. Greg has managed dozens of multi-objective/discipline projects, specializing in stream system and surface water projects throughout his career. He enjoys solving complex technical projects involving channel restoration/ stabilization and flood mitigation, particularly when these projects include coordinating disciplines which involve environmental improvements, community enhancements, and flood relief benefitting the health and safety of communities and individuals. Greg also excels at communicating in understandable terms the issues, options and results regarding these projects with clients, members of the public, community boards, and collaborating professionals. Years of Professional Experience: 27 Relevant Experience:  Poudre River Hydraulic Feasibility Study, Linden to Hickory, Fort Collins, CO  Poudre River Stability Study, Fort Collins, CO  Poudre River RiskMap Study, Larimer and Weld Counties, CO  Hydraulic Analysis/Final Design/PMR for Poudre River Controlled Spills to LPATH and Riverbend Ponds, Fort Collins, CO  Timberline Road Extension/Bridge Design and Poudre/RPATH Levee Design, Fort Collins, CO  Logan River and Blacksmith Fork River Flood Hazard Study, Flood Mitigation/Channel Stabilization Plan, and Stream Restoration/ Stabilization Design, Logan, UT  Peer Review and Preparation of Alternative Stream Stabilization Plan, 2.4 Brad Anderson, M.S., PE, CFM is President and Principal Engineer with Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. He brings his wide-ranging experience to all projects in which he participates and utilizes this experience to help guide projects from a big picture standpoint. Brad’s technical abilities are strengthened by his aptitude to communicate and personalize with all members of a project team and the public. Specific to this project, Brad’s will provide insight to the planning effort and bring to the team his understanding and experience of geomorphology and sediment transport characteristics of the Poudre River, as well as his extensive experience in irrigation system design and understanding of water law issues. Years of Professional Experience: 32 Relevant Experience:  Poudre Removal Action-Channel Bed/Bank Reconstruction, Fort Collins, CO  Boat Chute Design Admin and Letter of Map Revision, Fort Collins, CO  Oxbow Levee Design and Letter of Map Revision, Fort Collins, CO  Rehabilitation of Salt River Diversion Structure, Jackson Hole, WY  Green River Diversion Dam and Municipal Intake Structure, Green River, WY  Bear River Diversion and Municipal Intake Structure, Evanston, WY  Foothills Basin Channel Restoration Project, Fort Collins, CO  Fossil Creek Stability Study, Fort Collins, CO  Mail Creek Stability Study, Fort Collins, CO  Robert Benson Reservoir Dam Rehabilitation Project, Fort Collins, CO  Little Medicine Bow River Restoration Project, Shirley Basin, WY  Upper Arkansas River Restoration Project, Leadville, CO  Canal Importation Ponds and Outfall Channel (CIPO), Fort Collins, CO  Standpipe Draw Channel Reclamation Project, Hanna, WY Chris Pauley, M.S., PE, CFM is a Senior Project Manager and a Co-Owner of Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. Specific to this project, Chris has completed over half of ACE’s nearly 60 FEMA submittals spanning the last 17 years. He stays current with all federal, state, and local floodplain regulations to support complex submittals such as levee accreditations. In addition to his design experience related to irrigation structures, Chris has utilized his sediment transport and stream stabilization knowledge to reconstruct 1,000 feet of the CLPR between Linden Street and the BNRR and over a mile of Fossil Creek upstream of Taft Hill Road in the past. Years of Professional Experience: 21 Relevant Experience:  Poudre Removal Action-Channel Bed/Bank Reconstruction, Fort Collins, CO  Boat Chute Letter of Map Revision, Fort Collins, CO  Oxbow Levee Certification and Letter of Map Revision, Fort Collins, CO  CLPR Floodplain Evaluations: BNRR to Lake Canal, Fort Collins, CO  Boyd Freeman Ditch-CLPR Diversion Dam Reconstruction, Greeley, CO  Oxbow Levee Recertification LOMR and PL 84-99 Eligibility, Fort Collins, CO  Timberline Road Bridge & Levee CLOMR and LOMR, Fort Collins, CO  Boyd Freeman Irrigation Ditch Rehabilitation, Greeley, CO  Sand Lake/Canyon Canal Rehabilitation Project, near Arlington, WY  Fossil Creek Restoration at Larimer County Landfill, Larimer County, CO  Spring Creek Channel Restoration at Lemay Avenue, Fort Collins, CO  Weld County School District NPDES Phase II Permitting, Greeley, CO  Drake Road Storm Sewer and VTH Pond Outfall, Fort Collins, CO Aaron Hansen, PE, CFM is a Project Manager and a Co-Owner of Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. He has managed numerous projects focusing on drainage master planning and design, which typically involve all 2.5  Rolland Moore Detention Pond / Taft Hill Detention Pond Improvements, Fort Collins, CO  4th Street Inlet and Storm Sewer Design, Greeley, CO  Harmony Road Letter of Map Revision for the Poudre River, Fort Collins, CO Roger Sherman is a Principal and Co- Owner of BHA Design. He has weathered many storms with important projects and proven to be a champion when it comes to listening to individual concerns and finding workable solutions that become win-win designs. As friendly a guy as you would want to meet, he has perennial optimism and a flare for achieving brilliant designs that leave a legacy on the landscape. Best of all, he enjoys what he does and it shows in the finished work. Years of Professional Experience: 22 Relevant Experience: • Spring Canyon Community Park – Fort Collins, CO • Eben Fine Park, Boulder Creek Restoration & Access – Boulder, CO • Poudre River Mulberry Street Bridge – Fort Collins, CO • Linden Street Improvements – Fort Collins, CO • Fossil Creek Community Park - Fort Collins, CO • University of Colorado, North South Bikeway - Boulder, CO • Fairgrounds Community Park - Loveland, CO • Canal Importation Ponds and Outfall - Fort Collins, CO • Sand Creek Park – Aurora, CO • Philip Miller Park Master Plan & Phase 1 Implementation – Castle Rock, CO • Westfield Neighborhood Park – Fort Collins, CO • Springhill Park Master Plan – Aurora, CO • Arapahoe County Fairgrounds and Regional Park Master Plan – Aurora, CO • Stephen Day Park – Longmont, CO Angela Milewski is the President of BHA Design. With over twenty years of experience, she has extensive background in streetscape design, site design, land planning, and detailed landscape design and implementation. As a LEED AP she has in-depth knowledge of sustainable site design techniques and has wide-ranging experience with high-performance design projects. Years of Professional Experience: 20 Relevant Experience: • New Woodward Corporate Headquarters Campus – Fort Collins, CO • Downtown River District Redevelopment Project - Fort Collins, CO • Encompass Offices on Linden Street at Poudre River – Fort Collins, CO • N. Shields St Expansion, Poudre Bridge Replacement – Larimer County, CO • CSU Engines and Energy Conversion Laboratory - Fort Collins, CO • Linden Street Improvements - Fort Collins, CO • Fort Collins Stormwater Facilities Landscape Design Guidelines • Eastern Fremont County Trail & Open Space Master Plan – Fort Collins, CO • South Cheyenne Community Park Master Plan – Cheyenne, WY • Lions Park Master Plan – Cheyenne, WY • West Elizabeth Bike Lane and Streetscape Improvements - Fort Collins, CO • Harmony/College Intersection Gateway Improvements - Fort Collins, CO Jason Messaros is an associate landscape architect with BHA Design with over ten years of experience. He has organized, managed and designed a variety of projects involving site design, master planning, public presentations, and obtaining project approvals and entitlement. Mr. Messaros also specializes in graphic design and digital methods including extensive use of Adobe CS4 and SketchUp for 3-D modeling and photo 2.6 Vincent Sortman is a Fluvial Geomorphologist and Biohabitats’ lead stream restoration specialist. He is proficient in a wide variety of stream restoration techniques, soil bioengineering stabilization, riparian plantings, constructed wetlands, and water quality Best Management Practices. He is an accomplished field investigator in stream and watershed studies. By combining his exceptional understanding of natural systems with his knowledge of fluvial geomorphologic principles and innovative approaches to stream stabilization, Mr. Sortman produces designed systems that are practical, constructible, and cost effective. Mr. Sortman has taught principles of fluvial geomorphology, stream classification, and stream restoration techniques at various workshops sponsored by federal, state, and local governmental agencies. Years of Professional Experience: 25 Relevant Experience:  McMurry Gravel Pit Restoration Design-Build – Fort Collins, CO  Beaver Creek Stream and Riparian Restoration Design-Build – LaPlata County, CO  Ignacio Creek Stream and Riparian Restoration Design-Build – LaPlata County, CO  Cache la Poudre River Riparian Assessment and Restoration Concepts – Fort Collins, CO  Boulder Greenway Habitat Maintenance Evaluation – Boulder, CO  Tarryall Creek Stream Restoration Design-Build – Park County, CO  St. Vrain Creek Riparian Corridor Protection Plan – Longmont, CO  Flewellen Stream Restoration – Ft. Bend County, TX • Cypress Creek Restoration – Houston, TX Claudia A. Browne is Biohabitats’ local office Leader and a Water Resources Specialist with expertise in sustainable water resource management, wetland and riparian assessments and restoration, habitat assessments and management, conservation planning, hydrogeologic investigations, GIS mapping and analysis, environmental site assessments, remediation of contaminated soils and groundwater, and policy analysis and public education related to environmental issues. Ms. Browne’s strengths include project organization; financial management; staff development; technical writing; problem solving; and working with diverse members of the public, private sector, regulatory agencies, and technical communities. Ms. Browne’s experience includes managing multi- million dollar site investigation and remediation contracts involving the supervision of multiple teams of subcontractors and field staff. Years of Professional Experience: 25 Relevant Experience:  Cache La Poudre Management Plan Update – Fort Collins, CO  Cache la Poudre River Riparian Assessment & Restoration Concepts – Fort Collins, CO  McMurry Restoration Design-Build for Wetland & Riparian Restoration – Fort Collins, CO  St. Vrain Creek Riparian Corridor Protection Plan – Longmont, CO  Greenway Habitat Maintenance Evaluation & Work Plan – Boulder, CO  Natural Area Management and Priorities, for Ecological Restoration On- Call – Denver, CO  Land Stewardship Plan for Stratton Open Space – Colorado Springs, CO  Burke Park and Thunderbird Restoration Options, Adaptive Management, and Educational Outreach – Boulder, CO • Rock Creek III, IV & V Stream Restorations, Southern Ute Indian Tribe – Ignacio, CO Michael S. Lighthiser, PE, LEED AP, 2.7 Years of Professional Experience: 20 Relevant Experience:  McMurry Restoration Design-Build for Wetland & Riparian Restoration – Fort Collins, CO  Natural Areas Riparian Restoration Concept Designs (2 sites along Cache la Poudre River) – Fort Collins, CO  Sterling Pond/Josh Ames Restoration Design – Fort Collins, CO  St. Vrain Creek Riparian Corridor Protection Plan – Longmont, CO  South Boulder Creek Aquatic Habitat Improvements Design-Build – Boulder, CO  Floyds Fork Greenway Master Plan – Louisville, KY  Louisville Southwest Greenways Master Plan – Louisville, KY • Jefferson Memorial Forest Master Plan – Louisville, KY Dr. William J. Miller is President and Senior Aquatic Ecologist for Miller Ecological Consultants, Inc. Dr. Miller has over 32 years experience in fisheries, instream flow, and aquatic ecology studies and has worked extensively throughout the western U.S. Dr. Miller has presented his research at international conferences in Japan and New Zealand. Relevant Experience: Dr. Miller conducted an evaluation of stream habitat and made recommendations on habitat improvement on the South Fork South Platte River near Fairplay, Colorado. Objective of the work was to determine appropriate actions for remediation of habitat degradation caused by historical land use and inappropriate grazing practices. Dr. Miller was responsible for evaluation of fish passage facility at the Coy Diversion on the Cache La Poudre River, Colorado in 1994. Species considered in evaluation of structure design included both warm water and cold water species. Duties included literature review and development of preliminary design criteria for modifying the existing passage facility. Dr. Miller was responsible for evaluation and conceptual design of fish passage incorporated into a boat chute in the South Platte River, Denver Colorado. The structure was designed in conjunction with a repair of a storm sewer crossing in the South Platte River. Species considered in evaluation of structure design included both warm water and cold water game and non-game species. Duties included literature review and development of preliminary design criteria and working with the design engineers for modifying the existing structure. Dr. Miller worked with Anderson Consulting Engineers on the redesign and construction of the boat chute and fish passage at the Coy Diversion in Cache La Poudre River. This study was the implementation of the results of the study in the 1990s on the original fish passage. Scott Shipley, PE, MSME, S2o Design, President Engineer Scott Shipley brings a varied background to the table. Scott Shipley is perhaps the best-known American kayaker in the world today. A veteran of three Olympic games (’92, ’96, ’00) and holder of four world titles, Scott has more than 25 years experience as a whitewater competitor. Scott also holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from top ranked Georgia Institute of Technology. Scott’s combined expertise in both Whitewater and Engineering Design has made him the “go-to” designer for some of the world’s most demanding whitewater design projects. Scott has been credited with driving innovation in Whitewater Parks by pushing the design envelope far beyond “first generation” recreation. Scott’s accolades include a “Best of What’s New” design award from Popular Science, the Everest Award, The Jack-Kelly Fair Play award, presented by the USOC. 2.8 PROJECT MANAGEMENT All work for the Poudre River Downtown Project will be conducted under the direct supervision of the ACE Project Manager, who will ultimately be responsible for communication and quality of deliverables, as well as for meeting schedule and budget requirements. During Phase 1 of the project, the Assistant Project Manager (from BHA) will be responsible for day-to-day coordination within the project team to promote the efficient completion of the Poudre River Downtown Corridor Master Plan. The ACE Project Manager, along with ACE staff, will be actively involved in the Master Planning process, both internally with the Project Team and in all meetings with the City; however, we anticipate that the Assistant Project Manager from BHA may lead discussions with City staff during certain master planning meetings. For all work conducted for the Poudre River Downtown Project, the ACE Project Manager will ultimately be responsible for the timely completion of all phases of the project within the identified budget. The project manager’s responsibilities include: (a) ensuring that all necessary staffing resources are made available to the Project Team; (b) overseeing financial performance and progress of the project; and (c) ultimate technical review of all deliverable products. To facilitate the tracking of project budgets and progress, several tools are utilized by ACE; these tools include:  Preparation of a project budget form that allocates manpower, level of effort and other direct costs on a task-by-task basis  Preparation of a detailed, task oriented, project schedule including recognition of milestones, meetings and deliverables  Bi-weekly meetings with the project team to update the project/task progress and budget status  Monthly progress reports and billing review reports to support an EVMS evaluation by tracking project budget and progress This proactive approach to project management provides the ACE Project Manager with the flexibility to expand the level of effort, as necessary, to meet project deadlines and maintain the original project schedule. Our management approach provides a flexible project framework that supports and directs the day-to-day work effort, achieves scheduled milestones, and maintains the overall project goals. PROJECT TEAM FLEXIBILITY All members of the ACE Project Team are medium or smaller firms, and nearly all are locally owned by the same people who will be participating in this project. This gives the members of the ACE Team increased flexibility to reallocate their firm’s resources as necessary to meet the needs of the Poudre River Downtown Project as these needs evolve. It has been our experience that small, local, employee-owned companies such as our firms, tend to be more responsive to their clients’ needs. STAFFING CAPACITY It is our belief that the ACE Project Team represents the most highly respected professionals in their respective fields, while also being the highest quality, most personable people with which to work. As would be expected with a group of prominent planners, engineers, landscape architects and scientists, our team members have numerous demands for their services. That being said, every member of the ACE Project Team has determined that their firm has more than ample staffing to honor the projected needs of this project. For all the reasons stated in the cover letter, the ACE Project Team will elevate the Poudre River Downtown Project to high priority status. Key individuals on the Project Team have been presented in this section; however, major firms on the Team have significantly more expertise and capacity to assist with this project. An indicated in the table below, the five major firms employ a total of 91 people. The table clearly indicates that key Team members will be more than capable to devote the necessary time to the Poudre River Downtown Project, with additional staff available if needed. ACE PROJECT TEAM PARTNER 2.9 projected to continue through the year. Similarly, BHA team members are currently working on three relatively large projects that will continue past this summer. As Project Manager, it is expected that Greg Koch will be occupied by this project approximately 20 to 25% of the time over the next year. At this time, Greg is committed to about a 60% level for this same period. Our Assistant Project Manager, Roger Sherman, expects to devote about 15% of his time to this project. Roger is currently committed at a 40% level, leaving ample capacity to serve the Poudre River Downtown Project. The ACE Project Team is absolutely committed to dedicating the time required for the successful completion of this supremely important project for the City of Fort Collins. ACE PROJECT TEAM FEE SCHEDULES Current fee schedules for the major Project Team members are provided below. LABOR CATEGORY HOURLY RATE ANDERSON CONSULTING ENGINEERS SENIOR PRINCIPAL ENGINEER $170 PRINCIPAL ENGINEER $160 SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER $125 PROJECT MANAGER $112 SENIOR ENGINEER/SCIENTIST II $110 SENIOR ENGINEER I $101 PROJECT ENGINEER II $94 PROJECT ENGINEER I $84 ENGINEER II $78 ENGINEER I $73 SENIOR GIS/CAD TECHNICIAN $80 GIS/CAD TECHNICIAN II $75 GIS/CAD TECHNICIAN I $70 ADMINISTRATION $65 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT $60 LABOR CATEGORY HOURLY RATE BHA DESIGN PRINCIPAL $135 - $150 SENIOR ASSOCIATE $95 - $105 ASSOCIATE/PROJECT MANAGER $87 - $105 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT $67 - $85 ADMINISTRATIVE $55 - $78 BIOHABITATS PRINCIPAL $170 PROJECT MANAGER $140 SR. GEOMORPHOLOGIST/SR. ENGINEER $125 SR. SCIENTIST/PLANNER $115 ENGINEER/SCIENTIST $105 CADD/TECHNICAL SUPPORT STAFF $85 MILLER ECOLOGICAL CONSULTANTS ECOLOGIST $150 BIOLOGIST $75 TECHNICIAN $50 CLERICAL $50 S2O DESIGN PRINCIPAL $205 ENGINEER $150 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT $150 ADMINISTRATION $90 TAB 3 TEAM EXPERIENCE 3.1 Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. Roaring Fork River, Basalt, CO and adjacent flood prone trailer park. A case where a peer review by ACE of a river stabilization plan evolved into an ACE alternative restoration/ flood mitigation evaluation to meet the town’s needs. SECTION III – ACE PROJECT TEAM EXPERIENCE GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. (ACE) is an employee owned water resources engineering consulting firm located in Fort Collins, Colorado providing a full range of water resources services since 1988. Due to our staff’s long-term commitment to the company, ACE offers continuity in personnel and long-term commitment in service to the City of Fort Collins for the Poudre River Downtown Project. Our five senior staff members have been with the company for at least 17 years and consist of the same staff that has managed most of the projects supporting the City of Fort Collins over the last 22 years. In addition, six more of our engineers/scientists have been with us for at least 9 years. Most of the Senior Staff are registered in several states and have advanced degrees; in fact, all except one of our 14 engineers and scientists have Masters Degrees in their fields. Our senior staff is supported by dedicated, experienced engineers and scientists. ACE currently has a staff of 20 people consisting of 14 engineers/ scientists, of which eleven are Registered Professional Engineers in Colorado. Five of our engineers are also Certified Floodplain Managers. In addition, ACE staff includes a full complement of technical support personnel including GIS analysts and CAD designers. With two GIS analysts and two AutoCAD technician, we offer outstanding expertise and the capacity to complete a high volume of complex projects in both GIS and CAD design. ACE staff are also actively involved in the community, participating in a variety of volunteer efforts. One of the most recent pertinent examples is their long- term participation on the Floodplain Rules Committee for the Poudre River. ACE continues to provide a practical approach to the evaluation and design of water resources projects that has won the confidence of our wide variety of Clients. The ACE staff offers:  an outstanding staff of highly qualified civil/hydraulic/hydrologic engineers with a combined 175 years of engineering experience conducting water resources-related projects, primarily working under municipal, county, state and federal contracts;  unparalleled experience and institutional knowledge working with the City of Fort Collins for more than two decades on similar projects for numerous departments, including Stormwater, Park Planning, Natural Areas, Capital Projects (Utilities), and Engineering;  an engineering staff that also specializes in fluvial geomorphology, river mechanics, sediment transport, stream stability analyses, irrigation structure evaluation and rehabilitation, and water quality design;  incomparable experience conducting CLOMR/LOMR/PMR studies on the Poudre River and throughout Fort Collins, along with intimate familiarity with FEMA procedures having worked for the CWCB as a Cooperating Technical Partner contractor, conducting FEMA flood studies and mapping projects since 2004; and  a commitment to excellence and the successful completion of a wide variety of municipal storm water and flood mitigation projects. Although ACE is an engineering firm, we strive for a holistic view of each of our projects, with the ultimate goal being resolution of our clients’ situations to their satisfaction, regardless of our level of participation. This begins with listening closely to our clients in order to fully understand their goals, issues, and concerns. Our prior experience in numerous communities, often in similar situations, allows us to hold initial project discussions with clients concerning subjects that are often beyond those with obvious connections to the anticipated project. This has, on numerous occasions, resulted in a client taking a different approach to their problem, sometimes reducing our participation in 3.2 Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. For the Poudre River Downtown Project, the ACE Project Team includes what we believe are the most-capable, highly-experienced firms in their respective fields. The following pages provide background on the supporting team members. Additional information highlighting the primary team members’ specific experience relevant to the Poudre River Downtown Project is presented in the section which follows these general introductions. BHA Design Inc. is a landscape architecture and planning firm established in January of 1993. BHA provides landscape architecture, planning, urban design, and graphic design services to both public and private clients. BHA has three driving philosophies that inform their project designs. They believe every site design should be sustainable, therapeutic, and fun. Each of these characteristics, when woven together, create a fabric that brings people together with the land in such a way that they respect the inherent beauty of nature, they are healed by its unspoken power, and they leave happier and healthier than when they entered. BHA practices these philosophies on a daily basis. BHA is also committed to design excellence. Design plays a strong role in the quality of public place and they are committed to creating lasting and durable places that engage their users. They remain actively engaged in the design world and are constantly striving to keep their firm at the forefront of design innovation. As an example of this success BHA has received eighteen regional design awards in the past five years from organizations such as ASLA, AIA, and CPRA. Finally, BHA is committed to providing innovations in sustainable site development concepts. They have direct experience with the LEED Green Building Rating System, and can provide design expertise to obtain the maximum possible credits for Sustainable Sites and Water Efficiency. Angela Milewski is a LEED Accredited Professional and recently served on the technical committee assisting the City of Fort Collins, Colorado with its Commercial Green Building Code. Biohabitats is an ecological consulting firm that focuses on ecological restoration, conservation planning, and regenerative design/green infrastructure. Biohabitats’ mission is to help restore the earth and inspire ecological stewardship, and as such, they are highly motivated to work on the Poudre River Downtown Project. Biohabitats brings the experience, commitment, and passion to help ensure that projects restore and improve riparian corridors, increase wildlife habitat, improve water quality, and facilitate educational and recreational opportunities. Biohabitats’ approach of “applied ecology” combines experience and technical knowledge of natural processes and ecosystems with rigorous field investigations to produce environmentally sensitive restoration projects. Working with Biohabitats means you have access to specialists who have assessed, designed, developed studies for, monitored, and managed the construction of hundreds of ecological planning and engineering projects in the United States and abroad. The firm consists of a multidisciplinary team of ecologists, fluvial geomorphologists, engineers, natural resource planners, water resource specialists, biologists and ecologists, soil scientists, landscape architects, and GIS and CAD specialists. They combine their knowledge of natural ecosystem processes with their years of experience utilizing a range of tools and techniques to enhance riparian, wetland and in-stream aquatic habitat, improve aesthetics, and provide cost savings. Biohabitats approaches every project with the understanding that outcomes – whether a stable streambank, natural system to treat water, restored grassland, or a sustainable master plan – are most powerful when they support whole, living systems and deliver ecological, cultural, and economic benefits. Miller Ecological Consultants, Inc. (MEC) is an ecological consulting firm specializing in fishery, aquatic, instream flow, and ecological modeling studies. MEC provides full service consulting in the 3.3 Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. WE ARE THE WORLD'S PREMIER RIVER RECREATION DESIGN AND ENGINEERING FIRM MEC has extensive fishery and instream flow experience throughout the western United States and have conducted studies for both the public and private sector. Their experience includes cold-water, warm-water and anadromous species. They have completed projects for the numerous Front Range cities, including the City of Fort Collins, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Forest Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service, US Bureau of Indian Affairs, US Bureau of Land Management, US Army Corps of Engineers, and US Department of Justice. Project experience includes instream flow assessments, habitat evaluation, habitat inventory and ecological modeling for FERC relicensing, new water projects, existing facilities and land-use alternatives. MEC has the capability to conduct studies in all size stream systems from headwaters to large mainstem river systems. Miller personnel have experience in some of the largest river systems in the western U.S. including the Colorado, Columbia, Sacramento, and Missouri River basins. A more detailed description of our project experience and expertise is provided at their web site: www.millereco.com. S2o Design and Engineering. S2o’s team of expert boater-engineers has planned, conceived, designed and created some of the highest profile in-stream and pumped whitewater parks in the world. They are the only design team that has been charged with creating successful super-parks on three continents including two Olympic facilities and the U.S. National Whitewater Center. Their designs are driven by the people who will use them. They believe in designing in a collaborative and information based design format in which the people who use the park drive a design process based on their wishes and desires. S2o believes that a river experience for paddlers should be designed by paddlers! The real S2o difference is their people. They are expert boaters who share a lifelong passion for whitewater as well as trained, licensed and cutting-edge design and engineering professionals. They take great satisfaction in applying their technical expertise to optimizing the whitewater experience. Thanks to S2o’s innovative and proprietary adjustable designs, they are uniquely qualified to create configurable whitewater, like the London 2012 Olympic venue, which will remain state-of-the-art for years to come. Led by engineer, Olympian, three-time World Cup Kayak Champion and Freestyle Kayak Champion Scott Shipley, you can expect nothing short of championship-caliber results that are fun and friendly enough for the entire community. Walsh Environmental is included on the ACE Project Team to provide support, as necessary, related to environmental regulatory services. Specifically, Walsh’s services would be required if CERCLA issues arise with future project improvements located near the BNRR. During the Poudre River Removal Action Project, a Superfund cleanup for the Poudre River at the Northside Azatlan Center downstream of the BNRR, it was identified that a portion of the contaminated plume may have migrated upstream. Among a wide range of services, Walsh’s expertise includes: Environmental Assessment/Investigation, Remedial Technology Selection and Implementation, Ecological Assessment/Permitting, and Environmental Auditing. Tatanka Historical Associates, located in Fort Collins, was established by Mr. Ron Sladek in 1992 as a full service historic preservation consulting firm. Tatanka serves a variety of clients, including: government agencies at all levels, non-profit organizations, architectural firms, landscape architects, school districts and more. Ron has worked with Roger Sherman and BHA on past projects. Ron’s previous experience in Fort Collins, with river projects, and his historical understanding of the Poudre River will serve the ACE Project Team well as he provides any and all support needed with respect to SHPO issues and permitting. Earth Engineering Consultants provides geotechnical consulting services for the full spectrum of building projects including roads and highways, subdivisions, municipal facilities, commercial 3.4 Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. EXPERIENCE SPECIFICALLY RELEVANT TO THE POUDRE RIVER DOWNTOWN PROJECT The City of Fort Collins has a history of successfully completing large, innovative projects covering a spectrum of issues and needs. Considering the City’s high standards, it is even more remarkable that the Poudre River Downtown Project is the most far-reaching, integrated and visionary project ever undertaken on the Poudre River. In this light, we believe it is imperative for the success of this project that the City’s River Team have, as a partner, the consulting team that offers the greatest possible experience working on the Poudre River, along with strong existing relationships with staff from all participating City Departments. The ACE Project Team has been assembled with these needs in mind, bringing together the same personnel that have been involved with nearly countless projects along the Poudre River for a variety of departments within the City. Our Team’s previous project experience along the Poudre River, and particularly within the Poudre River Downtown Project reach, is reflected graphically in the Project Experience Map provided on the following page. Furthermore, prior experience of the major team members with respect to the wide range of experience required for this project, is presented in the Project Experience Matrix which follows the Poudre experience map. The matrix provides just a sampling of projects completed by ACE Project Team members with requirements that reflect the expertise needed for the Poudre River Downtown Project. The Project Experience Matrix also emphasizes the prior relationships between Project Team members and our mutual collaboration on previous projects. Successful completion of those collaborative projects is evidence of the compatibility of Project Team personnel with respect to both vision and understanding of inter-relational functionality of project elements. We firmly believe that our team of experienced professionals represent the best and brightest in their fields of recreation planning and design, landscape architecture, stream restoration, wetland conservation and riparian ecology, aquatic habitat assessment and rehabilitation, flood mitigation, floodplain analyses, river recreation planning and design, irrigation structure design and rehabilitation, and preparation of construction drawings in river, wetland, park and irrigation environments. The ACE Project Team will ensure that all opportunities available through the Poudre River Downtown Project are optimized, all disparate needs of the project are met in the context of a fully integrated system, all expectations of City Staff are met if not exceeded, and the Fort Collins community is thrilled with the fabulous amenity of a Poudre River corridor which will become a destination and focal point of the City. Anderson Consulting Engineers provides engineering expertise for numerous governmental clients ranging from municipalities to state and federal agencies. However, we focus on more than just engineering in our relationships with our clients. Our interests do not rest with just producing engineering solutions, we are primarily interesting in making sure our clients’ needs are met on multiple levels. With ACE’s focus on water resources related projects, particularly surface water control and flood mitigation, it is not unusual for our core role to be ancillary to our clients’ larger needs. We often find ourselves ensuring that our clients’ other issues and concerns are also being accommodated; these often include: environmental sensitivity and enhancement, trail usability and connectivity, recreational opportunities, aesthetics and public safety, meeting regulatory requirements, and community outreach, participation and acceptance. Meeting our clients’ needs in this broader sense is where we gain the most satisfaction from a job well done. The success of this approach is revealed in the two letters of recommendation provided near the end of this section. ACE’s breadth and extent of experience working on analytical and design projects on the Poudre River in Fort Collins is certainly unparalleled. This work, along with our relationships with City Staff from many departments, has brought to ACE a familiarity with virtually all aspects of the Poudre River. We are aware of big picture issues such as: the desire to promote public 3.5 Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! (!( ! ( ! ( ! ( !( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( !( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( !( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! (!( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! 3.6 Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. ACE PROJECT TEAM PROJECT EXPERIENCE MATRIX (Selected projects reflecting experience of the ACE Project Team, including collaborative experience among Team members, relevant to the Poudre River Downtown Project – PRDP) Experience & Knowledge of PRDP Area Overseeing Large Project Visioning & Design Hydraulic Modeling – HEC-2 / HEC-RAS / FLO-2D Complex Floodplain Issues & Split Flows Floodplain Mapping – AutoCAD / GIS Flood Mitigation Analysis & Final Design No-Rise Analyses & Floodway Modifications CLOMR / LOMR / PMR Geomorphology & Sediment Transport Stream Stability Analyses & Bank Protection Aquatic Habitat River / Riverine Ecology Water Craft and River Park Features Irrigation Structure Modification / Removal Colorado Water Law Public Parks along Urban Waterways/Riverfronts Regional & National Cultural / Historic Park Regional Trail Systems / Connectivity Transportation / Public Safety Access Water Quality Environmental & Utility Clearances ACE Projects Poudre River Hydraulic Feasibility Study, Linden to Hickory, Fort Collins, CO      Poudre River Removal Action-Channel Bed / Bank Reconstruction, Fort Collins, CO           Poudre River Boat Chute Design Admin and LOMR, Fort Collins, CO             Oxbow Levee Design, Certification and LOMR, Fort Collins, CO           Canal Importation Ponds and Outfall Channel (CIPO), Fort Collins, CO                Logan & Blacksmith Fork Rivers PMR/Channel Restoration/Stabilization, Logan, UT                Spring Creek PDM Grant Projects Design / CLOMR / PMR, Fort Collins, CO               Poudre River / LPATH Controlled Spills Final Design / PMR, Fort Collins, CO          Poudre River Stability Study, Fort Collins and Larimer County, CO        Robert Benson Reservoir Dam Rehabilitation, Fort Collins, CO         Boyd Freeman Ditch / Poudre River Diversion Dam Reconstruction, Greeley, CO           Green River Diversion Dam and Municipal Intake Structure, Green River, WY          Rehabilitation of the Salt River Diversion Structure, Jackson Hole, WY          BHA Projects Link-N-Greens Business Campus CLOMR/Poudre River Restoration, Fort Collins, CO               Downtown River District Redevelopment Project, Fort Collins, CO     Fairgrounds Community Park, Loveland, CO            Eben Fine Park, Boulder Creek Restoration and Access, Boulder, CO        Spring Canyon Community Park, Fort Collins, CO       Sand Creek Park, Aurora, CO           Fossil Creek Community Park, Fort Collins, CO      3.7 Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. ACE PROJECT TEAM PROJECT EXPERIENCE MATRIX (Continued) (Selected projects reflecting experience of the ACE Project Team, including collaborative experience among Team members, relevant to the Poudre River Downtown Project – PRDP) Experience & Knowledge of PRDP Area Overseeing Large Project Visioning & Design Hydraulic Modeling – HEC-2 / HEC-RAS / FLO-2D Complex Floodplain Issues & Split Flows Floodplain Mapping – AutoCAD / GIS Flood Mitigation Analysis & Final Design No-Rise Analyses & Floodway Modifications CLOMR / LOMR / PMR Geomorphology & Sediment Transport Stream Stability Analyses & Bank Protection Aquatic Habitat River / Riverine Ecology Water Craft and River Park Features Irrigation Structure Modification / Removal Colorado Water Law Public Parks along Urban Waterways/Riverfronts Regional & National Cultural / Historic Park Regional Trail Systems / Connectivity Transportation / Public Safety Access Water Quality Environmental & Utility Clearances BHA CSU Engines and Energy Conversion Laboratory, Fort Collins, CO       Eagle View Natural Area Master Plan, Fort Collins, CO     Mulberry Street Poudre River Bridge, Fort Collins, CO           Biohabitats Projects McMurry Natural Area Restoration, Fort Collins, CO               Poudre River Riparian Assessment & Restoration Concepts, Fort Collins, CO    St. Vrain Creek Riparian Corridor Protection Plan, Longmont, CO         Cache la Poudre River Management Plan Update, Fort Collins, CO    Sterling Pond / Josh Ames Restoration Design, Fort Collins, CO               South Boulder Creek Aquatic Habitat Improvements Design-Build, Boulder, CO       Dickens Farm Park on St. Vrain Creek, Longmont, CO             MEC Projects City of Fort Collins Poudre River Instream Flow, Fort Collins, CO   South Platte River Boat Chute and Fish Passage, Denver, CO   South Platte River Habitat Assessment and Instream Flow, Littleton, CO    Chatfield Reallocation, S.Platte River Habitat Evaluation, Denver and Littleton, CO    Gold Medal Trout Fishery Evaluation Animas River, Durango, CO   S2o Projects Ketchum River Park, Ketchum, ID              Durango Whitewater Park, Durango, CO          Missoula Max Wave Project, Missoula, MT         Wanaka In-Stream Surf Park, Wanaka, NZ          U.S. National Whitewater Center, Charlotte, NC      3.8 Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. • the possible need to pump Coy Ditch flows for a short period of time once the Coy Diversion is removed; and • challenges associated with reconfiguring and/or relocating the Lake Canal Diversion while meeting the needs of the ditch company, which currently includes an ability to sweep the river during low flows. As members of the Fort Collins community, as well as professionals with an unparalleled level of experience working along the Poudre River, we believe the ACE staff bring to the table the highest possible degree of expertise for leading this multi-faceted project. ACE’s experience conducting CLOMR/LOMR/PMR studies for complex riverine projects will also serve this project well. Three project descriptions are provided at the end of this section which exemplify ACE’s experience conducting CLOMR/LOMR/PMR studies for projects with elements similar to those required for the Poudre River Downtown Project. Furthermore, our reputation with FEMA review staff often serve to promote the timely review of our FEMA applications. BHA Design is well suited for the Poudre River Downtown Project for several reasons. Client’s philosophies and goals vary with each project. BHA’s approach to design focuses first on being good listeners and then finding balanced solutions, which often requires meeting opposing goals. Their work with the City of Fort Collins on Spring Canyon Community Park demonstrates their ability to develop a strong vision, to manage a complex project, and to sensitively integrate a recreational facility into a valued natural setting. BHA’s previous experience with similar projects along the Poudre River, The Big Thompson River, Boulder Creek, Spring Creek, Sand Creek and other waterways, is valuable because through this experience they have gained a deeper understanding of the issues and opportunities commonly associated bank stabilization, habitat restoration, river access, and many of the design considerations and options available for projects located within the floodway and the floodplain. BHA is currently involved in several projects located within this reach of the Poudre River. Projects include: the New Woodward Corporate Campus, The Mulberry Street Poudre River Bridge, Encompass/Block One, the CSU Engines and Energy Conversion Laboratory, the Shields Street Poudre River Bridge and the West Vine Outfall project. As a result, BHA learned that the Natural Resources staff desires to achieve more natural topographic and river flow conditions, and to create and expand native wetlands, reestablish the riparian forest, and upland shrublands and grassland areas. Most public improvement projects require close interdepartmental coordination. BHA has been in this collaborative role with the City many times. They feel this ability to coordinate across multiple departments is a crucial aspect of this project, and they are qualified and eager for this task. BHA has a proven track record with the City of Fort Collins and other communities in facilitating the public outreach process and reaching successful outcomes. In fact, BHA is often asked to facilitate public outreach meetings for complex, controversial, and politically charged projects. And finally, as residents of Fort Collins, BHA staff have an appreciation for the Poudre River and a vested interest in the outcome of this project. The City of Fort Collins will benefit from Biohabitats’ depth and breadth of knowledge of the Poudre River corridor and can be assured that the current project will maximize efficient use of City resources and leverage its previous investments. Rivers are dynamic systems, so up-to-date knowledge of the ecosystem is critical. Biohabitats is intimately familiar with the opportunities and challenges of the river and adjacent floodplain because of their extensive work with Natural Areas staff over the last 5 years in the restoration planning, design, and construction of Natural Areas along the Poudre corridor, which included assisting with the GOCO grant application that instigated this project. This experience has provided 3.9 Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. wetland delineation, and USACE 404 permit application. Working with Biohabitats means having access to specialists who have assessed, designed, developed studies, monitored, and managed the construction of hundreds of ecological planning and engineering projects in the United States and abroad. Recognizing the many facets of our core services, the firm has established a multidisciplinary team of ecologists, fluvial geomorphologists, engineers, natural resource planners, water resource specialists, biologists, wetland scientists, foresters, soil scientists, landscape architects, GIS analysts, and CAD operators. The staff includes members of professional boards and societies, published authors and many who are LEED Accredited. As leaders, Biohabitats always seeks opportunities to innovate and even set precedent in the world of sustainable design. These efforts have been recognized by more than two dozen design and sustainability awards in the last 5 years. Miller Ecological Consultants has worked on river analyses in urban settings in several locales. MEC worked with Urban Drainage in Denver to incorporate fish passage for non- game native fish in utility crossings in the South Platte River in Denver, Colorado. MEC worked with the City of Littleton in South Platte Park to determine flows appropriate for aquatic resources associated with boat chutes and stream improvement structures. MEC worked with the City of Littleton and other water users downstream from Chatfield Reservoir to determine how reoperation of the reservoir could benefit aquatic resources in the South Platte River in the urban corridor through Denver and its suburbs. MEC has worked with the City of Fort Collins to determine appropriate modifications to the fish passage at the Coy Ditch diversion and the instream flow associated with that structure. In addition, MEC worked with Anderson Consulting Engineers in design of the secondary structure for boat and fish passage downstream of the Coy Ditch diversion. MEC has worked extensively on the native fish species historically and currently found in the Cache La Poudre River and has the capability to provide the interdisciplinary team with constructive input to meet the project objectives. S2o Design and Engineering has been involved in a number of large in-stream and whitewater recreation projects that involve the general public. Some of these projects have been private ventures, such as the US National Whitewater Center; some public/private, such as the London 2012 Venue and some Public including a number of in-stream whitewater parks throughout Colorado, the United States and the World including the Durango Whitewater Park, the Bow River Whitewater Park in Calgary, Canada which is a large provincial project, and the Wanaka Surf Park on a natural river on the South Island of NZ. Each of these projects had varying project-specific constraints and objectives but the general requirements of the projects have been universal. The park should provide a great place to recreate in a natural river environment that allows people to safely learn to boat, grow their skills and compete within a park that is designed for visitors to watch, to stroll, to learn about the river environment, and to gather and enjoy themselves. S2o was started and is run by Scott Shipley, three time Olympian and three time world cup kayak champion but their projects are founded in the belief that these parks are more than playthings for elite paddlers. These are community parks and the design of the trails, the access points, the landscape and the riverside attractions are as important as the design of the in-stream features. They specialize in the planning and flow analysis for these parks so that those who choose to travel along the riverbanks can be as carefree as those who choose to stay and play on the banks. 3.10 Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. LETTERS OF REFERENCE FOR CLOMR/LOMR/PMR WORK 3.11 Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. Removal Action Project (After Construction) Oxbow Levee (During Construction) PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS/REFERENCES FOR CLOMR/LOMR/PMR WORK OXBOW LEVEE & REMOVAL ACTION LOMR, FORT COLLINS, CO CLIENTS: Ms. Marsha Hilmes-Robinson Margaret Zebley, P.E. City of Fort Collins AECOM Environmental 700 Wood Street 1601 Prospect Road Fort Collins, Colorado 80521 Fort Collins, Colorado 80525 (970) 224-6036 (970) 530-3513 Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. was contracted to provide analyses, design, (construction drawings and specifications), and permitting services for the Oxbow Levee and Removal Action Projects on the Cache la Poudre River between Lincoln Street and the BNRR. The Oxbow Levee Project included: (a) 1,300-foot long earthen embankment; (b) 120-foot long interior drainage outlet pipe; and (c) accommodations for recreation trails. After certification by ACE and accreditation by FEMA as a flood control structure, the Oxbow Levee removed approximately 90 residential and commercial properties from the 100-year floodplain. The Removal Action Project involved the restoration and enhancement of a reach of the Cache la Poudre River with a long history of environmental degradation. The environmental remediation resulted in the removal of the right river bank and construction of a 400-foot long by 75-foot wide by 12-foot deep excavation in the river bottom (a majority of which was through bedrock). As part of the project team, ACE developed conceptual, preliminary, and final designs for a phased/staged excavation and reconstruction of the river bottom and both banks. Details and specifications were developed and/or reviewed for channel bottom and bank materials, habitat enhancement, and vegetation replacements. In support of the environmental restoration channel stability evaluations were performed including: channel bed pebble counts, bed profile comparisons, armor layer and clear water scour calculations, tractive force/permissible shear/incipient motion evaluations. The analyses resulted in design plans, details, and specifications for the configuration, material types, and gradations for the channel: (a) bottom backfill; (b) surface armor layer; (c) bank protection; and d) grade controls. In order to prevent localized lowering of the post-project channel bottom, especially as the constructed armor layer adjusts to the annual flows, buried rock grade control structures were constructed at the upstream end and the middle of the deep excavation. At the downstream edge of the deep excavation a riprap filter was constructed to minimize the potential movement of backfill material out of the deep excavation by groundwater during periods of low flow in the river. The hydraulic analyses and stable channel design facilitated the designs and specifications for the environmental 3.12 Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. Spring Creek through Rolland Moore Park SPRING CREEK PRE-DISASTER MITIGATION (PDM) GRANT FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECTS DESIGN, HYDRAULIC MODELING, CLOMR AND PMR, FORT COLLINS, CO CLIENT: Mr. Brian Varrella City of Fort Collins Utilities 700 Wood Street Fort Collins, Colorado 80521 (970) 416-2217 bvarrella@fcgov.com Hydrologic modeling of the Spring Creek Basin and hydraulic modeling of the entire 7.9-mile reach of Spring Creek were completed in support of a Physical Map Revision (PMR) in the City of Fort Collins. Both the 100-year floodplain and ½-foot rise floodway were delineated, along all requisite flood profiles, annotated FIRM panels, and related documentation required for the PMR. The modeling and flood hazard delineation effort were conducted in support of four projects constructed by the City of Fort Collins, three of which were funded by a Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Grant from FEMA. The four improvement projects are the Spring Canyon Community Park Detention Pond, the Taft Hill Detention Pond, the Rolland Moore Park Detention Pond and the C&S Railroad Detention Pond projects. These projects have served to remove 170 buildings, including both homes and businesses, from the 100-year floodplain. The staff of Anderson Consulting Engineers completed the following specific tasks for this project: • an evaluation of the effective floodplain models and correction of several errors in the original models; • modification of the hydrologic models (both UDSWM2000 and MODSWMM) to reflect changes in Spring Canyon Community Park, and in the vicinity of the C&S Railroad Detention Pond and the Timberline Road Widening Project; • coordination with the City of Fort Collins Park Planning and Development Department and Parks and Recreation Department concerning the design of the Spring Canyon Community Park and Rolland Moore Park Detention Ponds; • hydraulic analysis using HEC-RAS of the diversion weir into the Spring Canyon Community Park Detention Pond; • hydraulic analysis and final design of Rolland Moore Park Pond and Taft Hill Pond improvements, including a channel flow restriction structure, pedestrian bridge, channel stabilization, sidewalk relocation, and pond embankment improvements; • analysis of numerous divided flow paths through the Hill Pond neighborhood, balancing flow splits between the main channel and divided flow paths to ensure that properties in Hill Pond/Shire Court will be removed from the regulatory 100-year floodplain by the project; • hydraulic analysis using HEC-RAS along the main channel of Spring Creek and along divided flow paths modeled as street flow; • coordination of surveying conducted at the Spring Creek Medical Park, as well as the Rolland Moore and Taft Hill Detention Ponds; • 100-year floodplain evaluation and delineation for a 7.9-mile reach of Spring Creek, and divided flow paths through the Hill Pond area for corrected effective, existing, and proposed conditions; • ½-foot floodway analysis and delineation for a 7.9-mile reach of main channel, and multiple divided flow paths for corrected effective, existing, and proposed conditions; and • preparation of all PMR application materials. The PMR has been approved and adopted by FEMA and the City. 3.13 Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. Logan River Downstream of 1000 W St UPRR Bridge over Blacksmith Fork River LOGAN RIVER AND BLACKSMITH FORK FLOODPLAIN AND LEVEE EVALUATION, PMR, CHANNEL RESTORATION/STABILIZATION AND FLOOD MITIGATION, LOGAN, UT CLIENT: Mr. Lance Houser Public Works Department 290 North 100 West Logan, UT 84321 (435) 716-9161 Recent flooding events experienced by the City of Logan, Utah have brought into question the accuracy of the regulatory floodplains shown on the effective Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). The City requested a phased approach to: (a) determine the accuracy of the regulatory floodplains and existing levee systems; (b) update the regulatory flood hazard information through a Physical Map Revision (PMR); (c) confirm existing known and identify any new flooding problems; (d) develop a coordinated plan of flood mitigation and channel restoration/stabilization improvements; (e) prepare construction plans for channel restoration/stabilization improvements under the NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) program; and (f) prepare additional construction plans for flood control measures. Phase I of this study included the following major tasks: i. hydrologic investigation using PEAKFQ and current USGS gage data that revised regulatory discharges for Logan River, and confirmed applicability of effective FEMA discharges for Blacksmith Fork River; ii. hydraulic modeling, using HEC-RAS, of approximately 20 miles of the Logan River, the Blacksmith Fork River, and Spring Creek, that include numerous flow splits and divided flow paths, lateral weirs, and hydraulic structures such as bridges, culverts, and levees; iii. preparation of digital floodplain work maps that include delineation of the 100-year and 500-year floodplains and one-foot rise floodway; iv. evaluation of existing levees, including the coordination of a geotechnical/subsurface evaluation to determine whether or not the levee embankments can be certified as providing protection from the 100-year flood; v. documentation supporting preparation of topographic mapping, field reconnaissance, hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, levee evaluations, and flood hazard mapping for a Physical Map Revision (PMR) submittal; and vi. preparation of digital flood hazard data in DFIRM format. Flood hazard modeling/mapping developed by this study were used in successfully containing several flood events along both Blacksmith Fork River and Logan River in May and June of 2011. Phase II of this study includes the following major tasks for both Logan River and Blacksmith Fork: i. detailed field reconnaissance effort to support the geomorphologic evaluation and collect bed and bank material soils samples; ii. geomorphologic assessment and sediment transport analysis of TAB 4 REFERENCES 4.1 Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. SECTION IV – ACE PROJECT TEAM REFERENCES The five projects described below are just a small representation of the ACE Project Team’s extensive experience relevant to the Poudre River Downtown Project. Additional relevant project experience is presented in Section III. LINK-N-GREENS BUSINESS CAMPUS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, FORT COLLINS, CO Client: Mr. Wayne Timura, P.E. Next Level Development Inc. 118 North Tejon Street, Suite 205 Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903 (719) 886-6535 wtimura@nldevelopment.com Woodward, Inc. a global energy control company with headquarters in Fort Collins, Colorado is developing a new office, manufacturing and commercial campus on the site of the former Link-n-Greens golf course. This 101-acre site is located at the southwest corner of Lemay Avenue and Lincoln Avenue, and borders over 3000’ of the Cache la Poudre River. The design of the new campus combines state-of-the art office and manufacturing facilities with recreation amenities and a 30-acre river restoration area to result in a context-sensitive site design that improves river habitat and function. City staff and the design team consulted extensively on habitat restoration of the buffer zone, the area between the river and office/industrial/commercial development in the project area. Natural Resources staff desires to use the buffer zone to achieve more natural topographic and river flow conditions within the buffer zone and to create and expand native wetlands, cottonwood woodlands, and upland shrublands and grasslands within the buffer zone and the extended riparian restoration area. Project and City planning staff used evaluations of historic aerial photos, river morphology, and existing topography to guide their development of a native riparian restoration plan for the proposed buffer zone in the project area. The plan allows the Poudre River to overflow its banks during high flow periods into a designed overflow channel that would assist in creating adjacent wetlands and areas of upland floodplain forest. Included in this project were the following:  Grading plans for the natural areas;  Landscaping and Planting Plans;  Elevation of proposed structures above the 100-year flood levels;  River restoration and bank stabilization;  Coordination with the City of Fort Collins Parks Department, Natural Areas Department, Engineering Department, and Stormwater Department;  Preparation of a Conditional Letter of Map Revision; and  Support on the preparation of a Nationwide 27 Permit. BHA Design led this effort with ACE as a major collaborator 4.2 Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. CANAL IMPORTATION PONDS AND OUTFALL PROJECT FORT COLLINS, COLORADO Client: Mr. Owen Randall City of Fort Collins 700 Wood Street Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 (970) 221-6809 orandall@fcgov.com The Canal Importation Basin is located in west-central Fort Collins, Colorado, and encompasses approximately 3,200 acres of nearly fully-developed land. In 2001 a Master Drainage Plan was completed by Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. (ACE), which identified over $50 million for regional drainage related improvements within the basin. The Canal Importation Ponds and Outfall (CIPO) Project addresses two of the thirteen drainage improvement projects identified in the Master Drainage Plan, with an estimated construction cost of $21 million. The purpose of the CIPO Project was to develop an outfall for the Canal Importation Basin, that would collect, detain, and convey storm water runoff generated within the basin, and discharge to Spring Creek. This project consisted of the following:  Hydrologic modeling of the tributary drainage basin to define design discharges;  Formulation and hydraulic design of all listed drainage improvements;  Final design of three regional detention ponds, providing nearly 140 acre- feet of active storm water detention capacity;  Final design of over 2 miles of subsurface drains;  Final design of a 700 foot long, 12-inch diameter water line;  Final design of approximately 750 feet of 8-inch diameter PVC sanitary sewer lines;  Final design of a nearly 900 foot, 16-inch diameter PVC sanitary sewer line;  Final design of a 112 foot, 8'W x 4'H RCBC siphon under an irrigation ditch;  Final design of a 175 foot, 48-inch RCP siphon under a major roadway arterial;  Final design of a 745 foot storm sewer consisting of 42-inch RCP, 36-inch RCP, and 33-inch RCP;  Final design of a 415 foot storm sewer consisting of 7'W x 3'H RCBC, 48-inch RCP and 42-inch RCP;  Final design of a 550 foot storm sewer consisting of 42-inch equivalent HERCP, 42-inch RCP and 12-inch PVC;  Final design of a 56-foot storm sewer consisting of 30-inch RCP;  Final design of a 20-foot storm sewer consisting of a 48-inch RCP;  Final design of several smaller drainage improvements (spillways, cutoff walls, swales, water quality outlet structures, etc.);  Final design of erosion control measures (riprap and turf reinforcement mat);  Preparation and coordination of a 91 sheet set of final design drawings, technical specifications, and contract documents;  Preparation of an Individual 404 Permit for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers;  Preparation of a well permit for the State Engineers Office;  Preparation of a Floodplain Use Permit for the City of Fort Collins;  Assisted in preparation of the Storm Water Management Plan;  Preparation of as-built drawings (currently ongoing);  Construction management services during the approximately 3-year construction time period (currently ongoing); and  Preparation of a design report documenting post-project condition results and residual floodplain information. Aerial Photo of the Three CIPO Detention Basins ACE led this effort with BHA Design as 4.3 Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. Project: EBEN FINE PARK Client: City of Boulder, Public Works – Christie Coleman 1739 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80302, Phone 303.441.3200 colemanc@bouldercolorado.gov Note: BHA Design led this effort, Anderson Consulting was a collaborator Services: Improved Recreation Access to Boulder Creek, Creek Bank Stabilization, Habitat Restoration and Protection, Public Outreach, Grant Research Project: FAIRGROUNDS PARK Client: City of Loveland, Parks and Recreation – Janet Meisel-Burns 500 E. Third Street, Loveland, CO 80537, Phone 970.962.2451 meisej@ci.loveland.co.us Services: Master Planning, River Access, River Bank Stabilization, Wetland Restoration, Public Outreach 4.4 Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. Project: MCMURRY NATURAL AREA RESTORATION Client: Rick Bachand Environmental Program Manager City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department (970) 416-2183 rbachand@fcgov.com Services: Restoration planning, field assessment, concept and final design development, permitting, construction planning, grading, planting, design-build, floodplain review and CLOMR coordination. top: McMurry Natural Area initial conditions; bottom and opposite: first growing season after restoration Description: As the on-call consultant for Riparian and Wetland Restoration, Biohabitats has been working with the City of Fort Collins since 2008 to help the Natural Area Program protect its natural resources, enhance aquatic and riparian habitat, and improve wetland function along the river. As part of this effort, Biohabitats assessed all of the City’s Natural Areas along the Poudre River and identified opportunities for ecological restoration. One top priority site was the McMurry Natural Area, located within the Downtown Project limits, where decades of agriculture followed by gravel mining scarred the landscape and left open water gravel pits with very little biological diversity and minimal ecological function. Working closely with the City, Biohabitats led a design-build effort to convert the west gravel pit and surrounding land into an ecologically functioning landscape. The restoration design focused on lowering elevated berms (artifacts of the mining operation), creating shallow wetlands, and revegetating the riparian area. A diverse assemblage of five vegetated zones were created including emergent wetland, wet meadow, willow, cottonwood, and upland grasses. To facilitate public use and stewardship of the site, the design included a pedestrian trail and designated fishing areas. Grading and planting of Phase 1 was completed in June 2011. We are currently working with the City on the next phase of the project, which expands the restoration project to the adjacent gravel pit and implements riverbank improvements, including channel realignment and visitor amenities. We have completed final design and are about to enter into the CLOMR review phase. The ecological restoration will result in significant lowering of flood levels and will remove at least one structure from the floodplain. TAB 5 PROPOSED APPROACH 5.1 Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. Coy Dam, 1900 (Poudre Heritage Alliance) SECTION V – PROJECT UNDERSTANDING AND APPROACH PROJECT UNDERSTANDING The Cache la Poudre River’s history of attracting visitors pre-dates its name. Native Americans utilized the river’s floodplain for hunting and gathering of food prior to it having a formal name. In the early 1800s, trappers attempting to ford the river buried excess supplies (including gunpowder or Poudre) in a carefully constructed pit (the Cache) giving rise to the river’s modern day name (History of Larimer County, Ansel Watrous, 1911). Thus, from the beginning, the Cache la Poudre River has been an integral part of life in the Northern Colorado region. As settlement on the banks of the Poudre occurred, the river extended its ties to commerce activities that, over the years, have included: gathering, hunting and trapping; agriculture and irrigation; transportation (including trails, railroads, roads); manufacturing (beet sugar, construction materials, various high-tech products); and recreational activities (guided rafting and fly fishing). While these historical activities exemplify the Poudre’s role in the economic development of the region, they have also helped contribute to a general degradation of the river system, and departure from the natural evolution of the river. The degraded natural functions of the river system have been identified by the community as a primary reason why the river corridor is seen as falling short of its potential to be a functional and attractive amenity. As the historic commerce associated with urbanization along the river system has changed (beet and concrete plants are no longer nearby) and agricultural interests continue to evolve (some irrigation diversions may be able to be retired), potential opportunities to restore the health of the river system may be realized. The City of Fort Collins has proactively planned and embraced the challenge of formulating a vision, including targeted goals and viable mechanisms, by which the river system can be reclaimed as a valuable and promotable asset/resource for the community. The ACE Team looks forward to working with the City to further develop, potentially expand, and fully realize this vision. We see the following items as critical pieces to the vision, which we will further refine as part of the Master Planning phase: ● Restoring the river system’s health; ● Reducing flood levels, flood-prone properties/structures, and associated flood risk; ● Facilitating and promoting an increased understanding, enjoyment, and stewardship of the river through outreach and education; ● Enhancing the river accessibility and recreation opportunities; and ● Ultimately creating an experience and destination that will be celebrated and enjoyed by all members of the community, as well as visitors to the Cache la Poudre River.  RESTORATION OF THE POUDRE RIVER SYSTEM’S HEALTH Restoration of the Poudre River requires a broad understanding that encompasses geomorphology, aquatic and terrestrial ecology, and general evolution of the natural river. Historically, the Cache la Poudre River was a meandering river wandering within its approximately one-mile wide floodplain. While flow regulation and encroachments on the floodplain have facilitated commerce and development around the river, these actions have consequently reduced the floodplain width and narrowed the active channel. Irrigation diversion dams, bridges, and other urban encroachments in the floodplain have 5.2 Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. Boat Chute and Coy Dam Based on previous collaborations, we understand and support the Natural Areas Poudre River Plan that calls for a sustainable river ecosystem. Key pieces of this plan include expanding the riparian zone by re-establishing native wetlands and diversifying vegetative communities including riparian forest, shrublands and grasslands. The sustainability of the riparian zone will be closely linked to the geomorphic compatibility of the restoration improvements. Another key piece is improvement to the in-stream aquatic habitat. Existing aquatic habitat and aquatic species vary throughout the reach. Historically, the river, which is in a transitional condition from the foothills to the plains, would have contained populations of native non-game and game fish species and other native biota. Due to the numerous modifications to the river described earlier, the current fish community includes both native and non-native species. Historically, as well as today, this section of the river would contain both cold water and cool water species. It is likely that the native warm water species found to the east of Fort Collins would have used this section of river during the summer when water temperatures warmed. Similarly, the coldwater species found to the west of Fort Collins would have used this section of river during cool and cold weather conditions in fall, winter and spring. Today these movements are curtailed by impassable barriers at a variety of locations in the river. Two such barriers in the study reach include the Coy Ditch Diversion and the Lake Canal Diversion.  REDUCING FLOOD LEVELS, FLOOD-PRONE PROPERTIES/STRUCTURES, AND FLOOD RISK It is apparent to anyone viewing the effective 100-year floodplain maps that a risk of flooding along the Poudre River exists within the City of Fort Collins. Documentation related to the historic flooding is presented in the most recent Flood Insurance Study report. Especially noteworthy is the flood risk within the river corridor in the vicinity of North College Avenue. In addition to the safety hazards associated with overtopping North College Avenue, numerous buildings and properties experience flooding along both North College Avenue and West Vine Drive. Upon completion of the ACE Feasibility Study for the Poudre River (June 2012), it became apparent that many of the same improvements envisioned for enhancement of the river functions and recreational opportunities would also be beneficial in reducing the existing flood risk. The results further demonstrated that overtopping of College Avenue could be eliminated, and a significant number of structures and properties could be removed from the floodplain. With a recognition of the magnitude of the benefits associated with this reduction in flood risk, the vision for the river corridor was further enhanced. In addition, potential funding sources for these improvements was also increased through the reduction in flood risk. While significant flood risk reduction is achievable, it should be noted that the results of recent floodplain investigations have revealed that floodwater is spilled from the river channel and conveyed along West Vine Drive in the vicinity of the BNRR east of North College Avenue. A cursory evaluation has been conducted that identified improvements that could potentially eliminate this spill, further reducing the flood risk within the Downtown River Corridor.  RIVER ACCESS AND RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES Access to the corridor can be accommodated by vehicular transportation 5.3 Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. for boaters and tubers to promote safe access to and from the river, while also serving to limit indiscriminate damage to the adjacent terrestrial habitat. Once access to the river corridor is achieved, a greatly enhanced recreation opportunity will be provided to the user, both young and old alike. The recreation opportunities include, but will not be limited to attractions/activities within Legacy Park (potentially including a special water feature), fishing pools, tubing, boating, hiking/biking/jogging, exploring, and bird watching, as well as educational attractions. In-stream water features may also be integrated into the river corridor. These water features will be designed to be compatible with the aquatic habitat resources as well as the geomorphic conditions discussed previously. Relatively minor whitewater features or enhanced riffles offer reasonable alternatives for initial consideration. Water features typically require an opportunity to create a comparatively steep section of the river. Improvements to the Lake Canal Diversion Dam, Coy Ditch Diversion Dam, and the Boat Chute offer significant opportunities for the planning, design and placement of such features. To a certain degree, this project is about opportunities. Some of the goals of the project; to decrease flood risk, improve the river’s health, and enhance the park experience, create opportunities through their solutions. For example, restoration of aquatic, riparian and wetland habitat may also provide an opportunity to create attractive water features, improve access and egress, fishing pools, improve water quality and provide streamside viewing and seating areas.  OUTREACH AND EDUCATION The Poudre Downtown Project will have numerous opportunities to provide for public outreach and education. For various reasons, the community has an emotional connection to the Poudre River. Therefore, a strong outreach effort will be required to gather input, garner initial support and acceptance, and encourage long-term sustainability for the project. Educating the community as to the importance of a healthy Poudre River system is the best way to ensure success of the outreach efforts and the project as a whole. Essentially, this project provides an outdoor classroom to all those that wish to take advantage of the opportunities that will be afforded. Furthermore, the location of this outdoor classroom ties into the education opportunity that is provided by the Fort Collins Museum and Discovery Science Center. Collectively, these educational resources will be an attraction that benefits all age groups. We also recognize the Poudre River’s attraction and importance as human habitat and look at the improvements to river health as an excellent opportunity to integrate people with nature, emphasizing the need for a sustainable vision that thoughtfully interweaves the ecological, recreational, and flood control aspects into a cohesive vision reflecting the community’s values. This education opportunity can be manifested in signage or kiosks along the trails and paths that will wind through the corridor.  COMMUNITY DESTINATION EXPERIENCE Based on the foregoing information, the potential benefits associated with this project will be realized (flood risk reduction, habitat enhancement/ conservation, recreation, outreach/education) and limited only by our vision and imagination during the development and execution of the master planning process. As the features along the corridor begin to emerge, this location will begin to draw attention throughout the community and will likely be defined as a “destination experience”. We believe the corridor will contain a variety of 5.4 Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. 5.5 Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. 5.6 Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. PROJECT APPROACH This discussion provides an overview of the approach to the project followed by a more detailed scope of services. Four phases have been identified for the Poudre River Downtown Project: Phase I: Master Planning Phase II: Design and Engineering Services Phase III: Preparation of Construction Documents/Permitting Phase IV: Bidding and Construction Administration  PHASE I As you might expect, Phase I involves the majority of the heavy lifting as it pertains to development and enhancement of the vision as well as the development of consensus related to the Poudre River Downtown Project. The project reach for the master planning process encompasses the river corridor from Shields Street to Lincoln Avenue. However, to facilitate continuity in the planning process, the ACE Project Team recommends that the reach be extended downstream of Lincoln Avenue to tie into the proposed improvements associated with the Link-N-Greens redevelopment project. Phase I will be initiated by compilation and thorough review of all available information including, but not limited to the Natural Areas Poudre River Master Plan, Poudre River Master Drainageway Plan, GOCO Grant and Concept Plan, Poudre Feasibility Memorandum, and data related to mapping, water quality, and streamflows. A key part of our approach is to make effective use of existing data and studies, making sure that we are efficient, are not duplicating efforts that have already been completed, and building upon past work. For example, members of our team have already completed vegetative surveys in Natural Areas along the river, which we would want to integrate into the inventory database. The initial review will identify deficiencies in the data and focus the efforts associated with the field investigations. With the results of the data collection efforts, the development of alternative improvements will be initiated. For example, field reconnaissance will be conducted, as part of the ecological characterization study, to identify if other portions of the site possess characteristics which would support their inclusion on the Natural Habitats and Features Inventory Map. Natural communities, habitats and special features will also be mapped. For all resource specialists, existing conditions and characteristics in the river will be identified. These data will be used to determine the current state of the habitat and conditions in the reach and to make recommended changes in concert with the other disciplines involved in the study. Target characteristics will then be established to achieve the desired geomorphic, aquatic and terrestrial resource conditions that more closely reflect a natural river system. Improvements that are compatible with these resource condition targets, as well as sustainable, will be developed. Improvements necessary to support a reduction in flood risk will be confirmed, and potential water features identified, both of which will be evaluation to ensure compatibility to the natural river system. Constraints, screening criteria and a risk analysis plan will be developed to support the evaluation and selection of preferred alternatives. The recommendations developed by the project team will focus on descriptions of habitat needed to sustain the desired future conditions with proposed changes to wetland and riparian habitat, geomorphology, and recreational enhancements as a result of the restoration. To achieve the desired geomorphic, aquatic and terrestrial resource conditions that more closely reflect a natural river system, relocation or reconfiguration of existing ditch facilities will likely be required. Constraints associated with Colorado water rights/law along with coordination and approval from irrigation entities will be addressed and are considered a vital aspect in moving the vision forward. Within the project reach, these irrigation facilities include the Lake Canal diversion structure, headgate, and canal along with the Coy Ditch diversion structure and headgate. Based on the findings, a list of preliminary Master Plan recommendations will be 5.7 Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. resource specialists will be available to support the consensus building through attendance at project meetings, presentations, and open houses.  PHASE II With the information provided from the Design Vision, two or three alternative design concepts will be prepared for the Poudre River Downtown Project. Following coordination with the River Team, a final design will be developed in sufficient detail to support a CLOMR application and the generation of a preliminary construction cost estimate. During the development of the design, pertinent geotechnical and soils investigations will be conducted, details related to the floodplain assessment/improvements (in both AutoCAD and GIS, as appropriate) generated, an analysis of environmental impacts and clearances conducted and the risk analysis plan (produced in Phase I) updated. Close coordination and meetings with the River Team; Parks Department, Natural Areas, and Stormwater Department representatives; local, state and federal agencies; key partners; and stakeholders will be conducted to support the development of the design. Coordination and meetings with these entities will continue through Phase III. The final goal will be to select an alternative for the development of construction drawings and permitting documents.  PHASE III Phase III will involve the development of construction and permitting documents. Construction documents will include site and structural drawings and details necessary to bid and construct the project. Complete construction documents including plans, specifications, and details will be prepared to support reviews at the 50%, 90% and 100% levels of design. The design information will be utilized to generate detailed construction cost estimates. Unit costs for similar work conducted within the City and County will be obtained to support the development of the construction cost estimates. The detail associated with the cost estimates will provide for adjustments in the construction budget established by the City and the identification of specific elements that may be excluded for future design and construction, as necessary. Environmental permitting, including USACE 404 permitting, ESA documentation, and coordination of SHPO requirements will be completed. As necessary, CERCLA requirements will be addressed and the necessary permitting documents submitted for approval. Finally, the ACE Project Team will provide assistance with the development of bid documents and provide the City with a detailed construction schedule using MicroSoft Office Project.  PHASE IV The ACE Project Team is well versed in providing bidding and construction administration services. These services and deliverables include those listed in the RFP and detailed in the scope of work in the paragraphs that follow. Following construction, as-built drawings will be prepared and provided to the City. These drawings will support the application for a LOMR to FEMA and the City of Fort Collins. SCOPE OF WORK The purpose of this scope of work/outline is to build upon our understanding and general approach to the Poudre River Downtown Project. It is anticipated that should our team be selected, this outline will be subject to discussion and revision. Based on the revised scope outline, a detailed final scope of work will be prepared and presented to the City of Fort Collins. PHASE I. PREPARATION OF THE POUDRE RIVER DOWNTOWN PROJECT MASTER PLAN The intent of Phase I will be to develop a long term vision for the Poudre River Downtown Project. It is anticipated that the final product of Phase I will be a Master Planning document that presents this vision for the reach of the Poudre River extending from the Link-N-Greens site, downstream of Lincoln Avenue, upstream to Shields Street. In addition, this planning document will identify components of the overall vision that can be modified, as needed, as the project moves into the design phase. The following is a summary of tasks anticipated to 5.8 Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. o CLOMRs/LOMRs relevant to the study reach (Boat Chute, Oxbow Levee/Removal Action, Link-N-Greens, Shields Bridge, fill in DSL’s subdivision, etc.) o Any as-built drawings of existing bridges, diversion/drainage structures, trails, etc. o Effective FEMA Flood Insurance Study (FIS) o Available topographic mapping • Field Reconnaissance o Existing site survey (i.e., trees, manmade structures, natural features, existing recreation features, historical features, etc.) o Inventory of existing systems to make the best use of past efforts and conserve budget  Recreation (City will provide the Poudre River Recreational Inventory and Analysis)  Circulation (review and refine existing access plans for vehicle, pedestrian, boating craft, etc.)  Natural areas (reference will be made to the Natural Areas Poudre River MP and existing data)  Flood control (review and refine existing plans and studies)  Environmental (conduct aquatic/riparian habitat and wetland inventory and assess stream stability) TASK 1.2 BASE MAP PREPARATION • Existing and new topography • Provide all appropriate elements from the data collection/field reconnaissance efforts • Utility Information • Parcel ownership • Effective floodplain/floodway delineations TASK 1.3 DESIGN SCENARIO FORMULATIONS AND PLAN ASSESSMENT • Brainstorming session with vested parties (Visioning and identification of opportunities) • Identification of issues o Irrigation facilities – Coy Ditch and Lake Canal, including diversion structures o Railroads – UPRR future plans for right-of-way and replacement of bridge); BNRR conveyance & other potential improvements in right- of-way o Utility identification and conflict resolution o Drainage issue identification o Right-of-way, easements and access • Development of 2 to 3 alternative scenarios for a long-term vision of the Poudre River Downtown Project o Implementation strategies o Phasing concepts o Relative cost identification • For each scenario develop the following: (a) preliminary grading; (b) improvement components; (c) circulation layout/hierarchy; (d) utility conflict resolution; (e) site drainage; (f) other conceptual design requirements • Floodplain assessment o Provide a narrative describing the proposed improvements and their benefits to floodplain management o Identify any issue(s) that will remain unresolved with a particular alternative o Provide recommendations for solving any unresolved or beyond the scope of the current project issue(s) for a particular alternative • Decision matrix development to assist in the selection of a preferred scenario (weighting of cost, feasibility, constructability, recreation benefits, habitat benefits, floodplain related issues, maintenance, life 5.9 Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. • Refinement to a selected scenario (with flexible components should obstacles present themselves at later phases) • Development of the improvement components at a conceptual level to meet project visions, goals, and objectives • Generate design guidelines and standards for projects in the corridor • Development of a Preliminary Risk Analysis Plan for the project o Identify potential impacts to project components and schedule o Develop possible solutions to impacts TASK 1.6 MEETINGS, COORDINATION AND CONSENSUS BUILDING • Kickoff meeting • Design Charette (2 day) • Progress meetings (every 2 weeks) • Pre-application Meetings with Permitting Agencies (5 meetings) • Irrigation and Railroad Companies meetings (4 total) • Presentation meeting to River Team • Public Outreach/Open Houses (3-4 meetings) • City Board Meetings (6 total) • Coordination with other City projects and efforts/programs o Park Planning - Legacy and Lee M. Designs/Construction; Poudre Rec. MP o Natural Areas - McMurray Project, etc. o Capital Projects o Art in Public Places o Assisting City with City’s Development Review Process PHASE II. DESIGN DEVELOPMENT The intent of Phase II will be to take the findings associated with the Poudre River Downtown Project Master Plan document and define the set of improvements, which will be taken through final design and construction. Phase II will take these improvements to level that will facilitate the submittal of a Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) application. The following is a summary of tasks anticipated to complete Phase II. TASK 2.1 PRELIMINARY DESIGN AND PRELIMINARY CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS • Collection of additional field data required for preliminary design (i.e., surveying, utility potholes, geotechnical investigations, etc.) • Refinement of selected alternative scenario, as needed, based on collection of additional field data • Preliminary hydraulic analyses: o Develop/document effective and existing conditions hydrology and hydraulics o Develop proposed condition hydraulics for all return period flows o Prepare proposed condition floodplain/floodway mapping • Preliminary analyses and design of improvements including constructability review o Grading and features o Landscaping, planting and irrigation o Habitat improvement o Drop structures with fish passage o Trail and access o Bank stabilization and river restoration o Boating features o Irrigation and railroad structures o Utility conflict resolution • Preparation of design drawings of the selected scenario (to a level to support the CLOMR) • Develop preliminary construction cost estimate - including any channel improvements, an itemized list of project items, compiled to facilitate deletions/modifications to accommodate ultimate funding level • Update the Risk Analysis Plan TASK 2.2 PERMITTING AND CONDITIONAL LETTER OF MAP REVISION (CLOMR) 5.10 Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. TASK 2.3 MEETINGS AND COORDINATION • Preliminary Design related meetings with vested entities (River Team, Parks&Recreation and Natural Resources Departments, other key local, state, federal stakeholders) • Permitting related meetings • Progress meetings • Public/City Board update meetings PHASE III. CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS The intent of Phase III will be to take the preliminary design plans developed as part of Phase II to a final design level. In addition, Phase III will encompass all efforts necessary to provide construction and bid documents as well as address all necessary permitting aspects required for construction. The following is a summary of tasks anticipated to complete Phase III. TASK 3.1 PERMITTING - POST APPLICATION AND COORDINATION/FINALIZATION OF PERMITTING • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - 404 Permit • State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) • State Engineer’s Office - Water Mitigation TASK 3.2 FUNDING SOURCES IDENTIFICATION/PLANNING • GOCO, CWCB Loan opportunities, Trout Unlimited, etc. • FEMA’s National Flood Mitigation Fund TASK 3.3 FINAL DESIGN DRAWINGS • Develop 50%, 90% and 100% plan submittals • Update hydraulic analyses to ensure conformance with preliminary analyses and CLOMR • Update itemized cost estimates to allow for adjustments and selection of elements to accommodate construction funding and scheduling TASK 3.4 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS • Bid Documents (general provisions) • Measurement and Payment • Specifications • Construction schedule TASK 3.5 MEETINGS AND COORDINATION • Final Design related meetings with vested entities • Meetings with utilities • Permitting related meetings • Progress meetings • Public/City Board update meetings PHASE IV. BIDDING AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION Phase IV is not specifically addressed in the proposed cost summary. However, the following is provided to identify our anticipated involvement with the construction process. TASK 4.1 CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANCE • Bid assistance: including pre-bid conference agenda and Q&A • Clarification and/or revising construction documents to address unforeseen obstacles • Site visits to clarify plans and/or address unforeseen obstacles • Weekly Site inspections and construction reports • Development of punch lists • Complete as-built/record drawings TASK 4.2 CONSTRUCTION REVIEWS • Submittals • RFIs • Pay applications • Change orders • Warranty items TASK 4.3 MEETINGS AND COORDINATION • Pre-bid conference • Pre-construction meeting TAB 6 PHASING COST ESTIMATE 6.1 Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. PROJECT: Poudre River Downtown Project Phases I, II & III Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. Project Team CLIENT: City of Fort Collins Direct Labor ACE PROPOSAL NO.: XCOFC2013 PREPARED BY: GJK/BAA/AMH DATE: 04/15/2013 Task/Description Cost Cost Cost Cost Cost Cost Cost Cost Cost Cost Cost 1.1 Data Collection, Review and Field Reconnaissance $8,000 $3,300 $8,000 $8,000 $8,000 $15,000 $50,300 1.2 Base Map Preparation $7,000 $1,400 $4,000 $12,400 1.3 Design Scenario Formulations and Plan Assessment $14,000 $15,200 $14,000 $3,000 $7,000 $53,200 1.4 Funding Sources Identification/Planning $3,000 $1,200 $1,000 $5,200 1.5 Preparation of the Poudre River Downtown Project Master Plan $33,000 $28,500 $13,000 $2,000 $6,500 $83,000 1.6 Meetings and Coordination $18,000 $15,500 $8,000 $3,500 $3,000 $48,000 Phase I - Summary of Costs $83,000 $65,100 $48,000 $16,500 $16,500 $0 $0 $8,000 $0 $15,000 $252,100 2.1 Preliminary Design and Preliminary Construction Drawings $47,000 $35,700 $15,000 $3,500 $19,850 $2,000 $8,000 $5,000 $136,050 2.2 Permitting and Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) $32,000 $2,200 $10,000 $800 $4,000 $4,000 $53,000 2.3 Meetings and Coordination $16,000 $6,500 $4,000 $2,800 $2,250 $31,550 Phase II - Summary of Costs $95,000 $44,400 $29,000 $6,300 $22,900 $4,000 $4,000 $2,000 $8,000 $5,000 $220,600 3.1 Permitting - Post Application and Coordination/Finalization of Permitting $9,000 $500 $8,000 $1,500 $2,000 $2,000 $23,000 3.2 Funding Sources Identification/Planning $8,000 $1,200 $2,000 $11,200 3.3 Final Design Drawings $54,000 $28,000 $8,000 $2,600 $15,000 $10,000 $117,600 3.4 Contract Documents and Specifications $18,000 $5,700 $5,000 $1,100 $29,800 3.5 Meetings and Coordination $15,000 $6,500 $3,000 $2,200 $1,250 $27,950 Phase III - Summary of Costs $104,000 $41,900 $26,000 $4,800 $18,850 $2,000 $2,000 $0 $10,000 $0 $209,550 TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET $282,000 $151,400 $103,000 $27,600 $58,250 $6,000 $6,000 $10,000 $18,000 $20,000 $682,250 Totals Phase I - Preparation of the Master Plan for the Poudre River Downtown Project Phase II - Design Development Phase III - Construction Documents Anderson Consulting Engineers BHA Design Biohabitats Miller Ecological S2o Design Walsh Environmental Tatanka Historical Associates Earth Engineering Consultants SM&RC Structural King Surveyors SECTION VI – PHASING COST ESTIMATE The estimated budget provided below includes Phases 1 through 3 of the Poudre River Downtown Project. Costs are provided for each team member, allocated to tasks within each phase of the project. Costs have been estimated based on the criteria identified in the RFP, along with the following assumptions: the master planning reach is extended downstream of Lincoln to tie into the improvements at Link-N-Greens, and preparation of construction drawings will be limited to the reach between the BNRR and the Hickory Bridge. These costs represent our best estimate at this time, but we would like to emphasize our flexibility regarding these costs depending on the needs of the city. For example, additional effort could be allocated to the planning phase, while limiting the level of detail associated with either the preliminary or final design effort. Or the overall level of effort can be reduced or expanded through further refinement of the scope of work. BUDGET FOR THE POUDRE RIVER DOWNTOWN PROJECT PHASES I, II and III • Weekly construction meetings and minutes • Close out meeting TASK 4.4 FEMA LETTER OF MAP REVISION • Based on as-built information the CLOMR will be revised, as necessary, to develop a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) submittal according to City guidelines. • Analysis of Environmental Impacts and Clearances • U.S. Army Corp of Engineers – 404 Permit • State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) • State Engineer’s Office – Water Mitigation • USF&W - ESA Requirements (Threatened and Endangered Species) • Colorado Parks and Wildlife coordination • Finalize revised condition hydraulic analysis of the preliminary design scenario • Preparation of CLOMR report and supporting documentation using City Guidelines for Submitting Floodplain Modeling Reports • Submittal of the CLOMR to Fort Collins and FEMA • Submittal of Permit Applications span, etc.) • Presentation of scenarios (architectural renderings, typical sections, etc.) TASK 1.4 FUNDING SOURCES IDENTIFICATION/PLANNING • GOCO, CWCB Loan opportunities, Trees Water People, Trout Unlimited, etc. • Soil Conservation Service • FEMA’s National Flood Mitigation Fund (formally the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Fund and several other grant funds) o Can be utilized to potentially elevate, relocate, and/or floodproof utilities (e.g., Xcel’s site) o Can be utilized to potentially fund mitigation activities involving rebuilding and/or demolition TASK 1.5 PREPARATION OF THE POUDRE RIVER DOWNTOWN PROJECT MASTER PLAN DOCUMENT complete Phase I. TASK 1.1 DATA COLLECTION, REVIEW AND FIELD RECONNAISSANCE • Data Collection and Review o CERCLA Handbook, 2011 GOCO Grant, ACE Poudre River Feasibility Memo, Natural Areas Poudre Management Plan and Natural Areas vegetation assessment data, Poudre River Master Drainageway Plan o Corridor Planning Studies (e.g., Lincoln Avenue, N. College Plan, etc.) developed with regard to protection and enhancement of natural habitats and features. Recommendations will also address protection of sensitive resources, opportunities for integration of recreational uses, and restoring value lost to the community as a result of disturbance of natural habitats or features. Throughout the development of the master plan, consensus building will be critical to the approval of the concepts and recommendations. The consensus building process will be initiated at the kick-off meeting for the project and endure through the completion of construction. Consensus will involve representatives of several City departments, City board and council members, members of the River Team and key stakeholders, members of special interest groups, and the public. This will be achieved through meetings and open houses where ACE Project Team members will provide design concepts, illustrations and drawings to facilitate the consensus building and the exchange of information. The ACE project manager, assistant project manager and all experiences and activities to attract residents and visitors of all ages. The experiences can be passive such as picnicking, bird watching, enjoying nature’s art of gnarled cottonwood trees and absorbing the smells, sounds, and sights of nature to bring about the healing of a person’s mind and soul. The experiences can also be active such as floating/boating on the river, swimming/playing in the water, or jogging and biking on nearby trails to revitalize a person’s body. To become a destination experience the project must be blended into nearby neighborhoods and must interact seamlessly with other nearby attractions such as the Discovery Learning Center, public parks, mass transit hubs, and the downtown business communities. A goal for the Poudre River Downtown Project will be to develop an experience that will be integrated into the local fabric of the community and eventually become an attraction for the entire community, as well as visitors to the Choice City. Based on our understanding of the project, we have prepared an exhibit that reflects the potential needs and opportunities along the river corridor. Camphill Surf Park, Wanaka, NZ (S2o Design) opportunities from arterial roadways; pedestrian access to the parks, trails, and paths along the river; and small water craft or tubing along the river. Planning associated with both Legacy Park and the northern portion of Martinez Park will provide for both vehicular and pedestrian access to the park as well as the paths and trails along the river corridor. It is also envisioned that the facilities associated with the BRT Project will provide an opportunity for access to this destination along the river. Several ingress and egress locations will be available resulted in channel degradation exhibited by armoring of the channel bottom and steepening of the channel banks. There has been a noted disconnection of the river to its historic floodplain. These actions have also reduced the riparian corridor to a small and disjointed band. These changes have contributed to a reduction of the extent and quality of the habitat in and along the river. At the same time, physical encroachments into the floodplain influence the location and magnitude associated with infrequent flooding, as well as increase the potential risks. Understanding the geomorphic evolution of the natural river system is critical to understanding the influence of historical actions and their impacts on the natural channel functions. For example, a reduction in flows through demands placed on the river may result in a reduction in channel width, incised channels with vegetation terraces, and a channel that is disconnected to its floodplain. These changes are connected to impacts to both aquatic and terrestrial environments. Restoration of the river system’s health is greatly dependent on the geomorphic compatibility of system-wide improvements to the river and the continued sustainability of these improvements. a major collaborator current conditions; iii. formulation and preparation of channel restoration/stabilization and flood mitigation plan for Logan River, Blacksmith Fork River and Spring Creek; iv. hydraulic design of all channel restoration/stabilization and flood mitigation plan components, including riprap toe protection, rock grade controls, river edge restoration to improve riverine ecology and aquatic/fishery habitat, and ; v. preparation of preliminary designs, construction cost estimates, and an implementation/prioritization plan; vi. preparation of construction plans and specifications for selected plan components; and vii. hydraulic modeling and flood hazard mapping of as-built conditions, including preparation of a CLOMR application to FEMA (pending). Logan R. Irrigation Diversion nr 300 E St and habitat reclamation and enhancements such as fish ledges, willow poles, ripple/pool sequencing, still water boulders, various riverine plantings, and upland plantings on an intermediate 15-foot wide bench. Construction management support included: (a) flood frequency analyses to determine the flood risk and develop risk reduction/mitigation measures for the in-channel construction; (b) submittal reviews; and (c) onsite inspections. On the Cache la Poudre River the City of Fort Collins regulated to: (a) FEMA’s 100-year floodplain; (b) a tenth-foot floodway; and (c) the product 500 corridor. All hydraulic analyses and reporting were performed supporting environmental permitting and submittal of floodplain CLOMR/LOMR applications to the various local and federal jurisdictions including City of Fort Collins, State of Colorado, USACE, EPA, and FEMA. Pre-construction permitting for the Oxbow Levee was completed seperately from the Removal Action. However, after construction ACE completed a single LOMR submittal for both projects; thereby saving funding and accelerating final floodplain approvals. Biohabitats the opportunity to build key relationships and work with City Stormwater and Parks staff and participate in the CLOMR review process in both the City and Larimer County. As part of this contract, they are currently working on design of the removal of the Josh Ames diversion structure at the upstream limit of the project area. In addition, they are currently working with Anderson Consulting Engineers and BHA Design on the Link-n-Greens project. In addition to Biohabitats’ experience on the Poudre River, they have led the assessment and restoration of several other major Front Range stream corridors, including St. Vrain Creek and Boulder Creek. These projects include an effort on St. Vrain Creek working as a sub-consultant on an inter-disciplinary team to conduct site assessments and design a water recreation park in an open space for the City of Longmont, similar to this project. As is the case with many of Biohabitats’ river projects across the country, these examples include existing conditions inventory, floodplain permitting, identification of restoration opportunities, restoration design, native fish habitat protection and creation, riparian habitat assessment, water quality assessment, ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( !( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( !( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( !( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! Harmony Rd Horsetooth Rd Drake Rd Prospect Rd Mulberry St Vine Dr College Ave TS 287 Shields St Taft Hill Rd Willox Ln §¦¨ I 25 §¦¨ I 25 Lake Canal Lincoln Ave Lemay Ave Lake Canal Dry Creek Spring Creek Boxelder Ditch Larimer & Weld Canal Boxelder Creek Cache La Poudre River ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( !( ! 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We are also aware of numerous details associated with this reach of the river including: • a desire to improve riparian habitat, as well as to lower a section of the Poudre Trail, directly downstream of Lincoln Avenue; • the possibility of shifting, by degrees, a portion of the river channel between Lincoln and Linden to promote restoration of the west bank of the river; • a desire to provide trail connectivity along the north side of the river west of the Gus Swanson Natural Area (implying the need for passage under the northern BNRR embankment); • a need to connect the two existing brown trout populations located upstream and downstream of the project reach which are separated by the Coy Diversion and Lake Canal Diversion structures; • substantial benefits which would be realized if the Xcel Energy natural gas pump station could be relocated away from the north bank of the river, and portions of riverfront parcels in this area obtained for natural area use; development, schools, industrial parks, recreational parks, dams, etc. EEC and ACE have collaborated on dozens of projects over the last 20 years. At present, EEC engineers work on over 300 exploration projects every year with those services provided predominantly in the northern Front Range area. EEC has extensive geotechnical testing experience along the Poudre River in Fort Collins, and will provide those services for this project. SM&RC Structural has significant experience in the structural design and construction of dams and related structures, including the rehabilitation and improvement of spillways, gravity dams, canals and reservoir inlet and outlet structures. Dave Blanchette, the founder of SM&RC has worked closely with Chris Pauley (ACE) on previous projects. SM&RC will provide all structural engineering services on this project. King Surveyors is a local surveying firm with extensive experience providing field surveying and mapping services for municipalities throughout northern Colorado. King and ACE have collaborated on literally hundreds of projects, primarily in riverine settings, over the last 20 years. With King you can always depend on a quality product the first time. following areas: Instream Flow Issues, Stream Water Temperature Modeling, Ecological Modeling, Aquatic Ecosystems, Fisheries, Endangered Species, and Biomonitoring. MEC provides technical support for water resource projects, stream rehabilitation projects, project impact assessment, water rights litigation, resource damage assessments, and hydropower relicensing. MEC is capable of conducting all aspects of fishery and aquatic studies from initial project scoping through final report preparation. the project. In many instances, we find ourselves involved in complex, multi- discipline projects working closely with staff from a wide variety of municipal departments and consulting firms. Once a client’s needs are fully defined, ACE’s approach combines strong technical capabilities necessary to evaluate feasible alternative solutions and produce a comprehensive set of construction plans and specifications, with straightforward communication skills and a "common sense view " toward providing the most cost effective and innovative solution. Our experience and focus on water resources related issues, serves to facilitate navigating the various regulatory and permitting requirements. This extends to extensive understanding of irrigation-related issues, including knowledge and experience dealing with issues concerning Colorado Water Law. TOTAL NO. OF EMPLOYEES STATISTICS FOR KEY PROJECT STAFF, NEXT 12 MONTHS % CAPACITY AVAILABLE % CAPACITY REQUIRED ANDERSON CONSULTING ENGINEERS 20 40 20 BHA DESIGN 10 40 20 BIOHABITATS 52 70 20 MILLER ECOLOGICAL 4 45 5 S2O DESIGN 5 40 10 As a team, we anticipate the Poudre River Downtown Project will represent no more than about 10% of our key members’ work capacity over the next year. ACE key project members are currently involved in five major projects that are Relevant Experience: Major projects that Scott has designed include the 2012 Olympic Venue, the U.S. National Whitewater Center—the largest whitewater park in the world, the Holme Pierrepont National Watersports Centre, The Teesside Whitewater Park, and a number of other projects. Scott has also been involved in the design of the Whitewater Package Course— the world’s first purpose built club training and instructional center and the Africa Club-House Project—an innovative design project tasked with bringing secure clubhouses for sports of all kinds, including kayaking, to Africa. Scott’s innovations include a Patented Whitewater Terrain Park system that redefines whitewater recreation and a patented moveable obstacle system that is the world’s first three-dimensional modular obstacle allowing for complete reconfiguration of an existing whitewater park. is an ecological engineer who specializes in combining his understanding of ecological and physical processes to create living, sustainable systems. Mr. Lighthiser has worked on over 50 projects related to ecological restoration and green infrastructure design. He has led ecological inventories and assessments for master planning of large natural areas and stream corridors, led and participated in numerous restoration projects for various types and sizes of streams and wetlands in diverse physiographic regions, and worked on the planning and design of sustainable stormwater systems. Throughout these efforts, Mr. Lighthiser employs a whole-systems perspective to examine each situation and address associated challenges. In addition, he often takes part in public, stakeholder, and regulatory meetings with staff from multiple agencies and organizations and is very accustomed to working with multiple disciplines and practices in a collaborative manner to achieve successful outcomes. simulation. Years of Professional Experience: 10 Relevant Experience: • Canal Importation Ponds and Outfall - Fort Collins, CO • Vine Street Poudre River Outfall – Fort Collins, CO • Eagle View Natural Area Master Plan –Fort Collins, CO • Arapahoe Bends Natural Area –Fort Collins, CO • Eben Fine Park, Boulder Creek Restoration & Access – Boulder, CO • The Ranch - Larimer County Fairgrounds & Events Center - Loveland, CO • Valmont Bike Park – Boulder, CO • University of Colorado, 19th and 21st Street Trail Design - Boulder, CO aspects of water resource engineering. Aaron excels at projects with complex technical modeling requirements and enjoys working as part of a team to produce a cost effective and functional solution without sacrificing the project’s other intangible goals. Years of Professional Experience: 16 Relevant Experience:  Link-N-Greens Business Campus Conditional Letter of Map Revision and Stream Restoration for the Poudre River, Fort Collins, CO  Water Quality Master Drainage Plans for the Cooper Slough Basin, Canal Importation Basin, Old Town Basin and Spring Creek Basin, Fort Collins, CO  Canal Importation Ponds and Outfall Channel (CIPO), Fort Collins, CO  Clearview Channel Design, Fort Collins, CO  35th Ave/22nd St. Stormwater Box Culvert Design Project, Greeley, CO  Terry Lake Neighborhood Regional Detention Pond Design, Longmont, CO Roaring Fork River, Basalt, CO  East Fork Carson River Stabilization Project, Minden, NV  Spring Creek PDM Grant Projects Design/CLOMR/PMR, Fort Collins, CO  Soapstone Prairie Access Road and Stream Crossing/Bridge Design, Fort Collins and Larimer County, CO  St. Vrain Creek Flood Mitigation/FasTracks TOD Site Drainage Improvements, Longmont, CO  Laramie County/Allison Draw Map Mod/DFIRM Project, Laramie Cnty, WY  Santa Clara River Levee Erosion Protection Evaluation, Ventura, CA  Boulder Creek Floodplain Mapping Study, Boulder, CO The ACE/BHA management plan will allow the team to emphasize planning activities during Phase 1, engineering requirements in Phase 3, and a blend of fields during the transitional Phase 2. None of the three phases will be afforded the simplicity of operating in a vacuum. All identified disciplines will need to be involved and inform the project at all stages. “Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. understands the dynamics of Local, State and Federal Governments. The lines of communication were always open, phone calls/emails were returned and information shared was in a form understood by all parties involved. In addition, they were very cognizant of budget limitations and displayed outstanding fiscal ethics to assure that the greatest amount of work could be completed with the funding available.” John Kluever, former Grants Manager, Laramie County, Wyoming GREG KOCH JAY SCHUG MICHELLE MARTIN VINCE SORTMAN SCOTT PARKER BRAD ANDERSON MIKE LIGHTHISER LAURA BACKUS BRAD ANDERSON PARKS & TRAILS: ROGER SHERMAN JASON MESSAROS RIVER: SCOTT SHIPLEY ROADS & PARKING: SCOTT PARKER AARON HANSEN SCOTT PARKER BRAD ANDERSON ROGER SHERMAN ANGIE MILEWSKI CLAUDIA BROWNE GREG KOCH GRANTS & FUNDING SPECIALTY SERVICES LANDSCAPE PLANNING & DESIGN WATER QUALITY / BMPS PRELIMINARY & FINAL DESIGN CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS & BIDDING ADMINISTRATION ROGER SHERMAN CLAUDIA BROWNE BRAD ANDERSON CERCLA – WALSH ENVIRONMENTAL SHPO – TATANKA HISTORICAL GEOTECH/SOILS – EEC STRUCTURAL – SM&RC SURVEYING – KING SURVEYORS ROGER SHERMAN ANGIE MILEWSKI JASON MESSAROS AARON HANSEN BRIAN VAN ZANTEN JENNIFER ZIELINSKI AARON HANSEN GREG KOCH SCOTT PARKER BRIAN SMITH MIKE LIGHTHISER SCOTT SHIPLEY AARON HANSEN SCOTT PARKER GREG KOCH JASON MESSAROS SCOTT SHIPLEY MIKE LIGHTHISER team are five specialty partners – WALSH ENVIRONMENTAL, TATANKA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATES, EARTH ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, SM&RC STRUCTURAL, AND KING SURVEYORS. Roles and responsibilities of individuals from the five major partners are outlined in the ACE Team Organization Chart provided on the following page. P L A N N I N G D E S I G N P R O J E C T M A N A G E M E N T -- A C E (IN COLLABORATION WITH BHA) PHASE 1 > > PHASE 3 BHA Design Biohabitats Anderson Consulting Engineers Miller Ecological S2O Design Specialty Consultants Walsh Environmental Tatanka Historical Earth Engineering SM&RC Structural King Surveyors service to the Fort Collins community, and pledge that this keystone project will garner our utmost care and attention to ensure that the river corridor, as well as adjacent parks and natural areas, have a chance to realize their full potential, not only for the citizens of Fort Collins, but also for the riparian and ecological attributes, and aquatic wildlife with which we share this space. Sincerely, Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. Gregory J. Koch, P.E., CFM Vice President / Principal Engineer ACE acknowledges receipt of Addenda Nos. 1 & 2 for the 7490 Poudre River Downtown Project