HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESPONSE - RFP - 8106 UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR WATER, WASTEWATER, AND STORMWATER FACILITIES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS (2)8106 UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR WATER, WASTEWATER AND
STORMWATER FACILITIES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Owner: City of Fort Collins
Contractor: Garney Companies, Inc.
Submitted May 7, 2015
PHONE: 303.791.3600 ADDRESS: 7911 SHAFFER PARKWAY
FAX: 303.791.1801 LITTLETON, COLORADO 80127
PROPOSAL
Mr. Jay Rose May 7, 2015
City of Fort Collins Utilities
700 Wood Street
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580
RE: Request for Proposal for 8106 Utility Infrastructure Construction Services for
Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Facilities Capital Improvements
Dear Mr. Rose,
We are excited to provide the City of Fort Collins with our proposal for the Utility Infrastructure Construction Services for
Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Facilities Capital Improvements Project RFP. The City’s work program is a perfect fit for
our company and our assigned staff. Our project team is a very talented and capable group that will bring experience and
skill in all aspects of design and construction, as you will see in our proposal.
Each individual of our team understands that there are no shortcuts and success is the result of hard work, honesty,
integrity, dedication, and team spirit. Our clients have come to rely on excellence from us. We believe in high performance
and mediocrity is shown the door with absolutely no hesitation. Just call our references and you will see that we walk the
talk.
Being 100% employee owned comes as a great benefit to our clients. Each and every one of our employees brings an
“owner” mentality to the job site every day. Each piece of work they finish, each customer that they leave with a smile
on their face, means success for our company. Because they have ownership in our company, Garney’s success results in
success for our employees.
Garney has been in business for over 54 years and has completed multiple projects in and around the City of Fort Collins.
We have strong relationships with suppliers and sub-contractors who serve the area, firsthand knowledge of the soil and
groundwater conditions, and we know how to work with the team players of this project as well as other City staff and
departments.
It is this proven experience which ensures that delivery of each project is of the highest quality, at a competitive cost and
performed in a manner that will meet your expectations. Since we have a complete understanding of the City’s APDS
procurement system and plenty of experience in partnering, our team will hit the ground running.
We look forward to the opportunity to provide you services for this work program. Should you have any questions or if
you would like any additional information, please contact me at 303.791.3600 x 412, or via email at wobrien@garney.com.
Garney acknowledges receipt of Addenda No. 1 and No. 2.
Sincerely,
GARNEY COMPANIES, INC.
Wayne O’Brien
Chief Operating Officer
7911 Shaffer Parkway, Littleton, CO 80127
Phone: 303.791.3600
Fax: 303.791.1801
www.garney.com
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Contents
Tab 1: PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL
A. Executive Summary
B. Contractor Information and Experience
1. Primary Contact Information
2. Key Project Staffing
3. Availability of Project Personnel
4. Proposed Sub-contractors
C. Similar Projects
1. Proposed Services
2. Similar Projects From the Previous Five Years
3. Team Member Similar Projects
4. Unusual Factors
D. General Company Resources
1. Total Number of Personnel at Firm
2. List of Equipment
E. Partnering Experience
1. APDS Experience
2. Formal and Informal Partnering Experience
3. Key Staff Partnering Experience
4. Experience References
5. Negotiated Projects from the Last Five Years
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F. Safety Record
1. Safety Statistics
2. Safety Program
3. Rocky Mountain Region Projects with OSHA Citations
G. Construction Cost Factors
1. Final Price Factors
H. Project Budget and Cost Control
1. Realistic Construction Cost Commitment
2. Cost Reduction Approach
3. Approach to Transparency
4. Pre-Construction Cost Estimate Sample
I. Personnel & Owned Equipment Rates
1. Key Personnel Compensation Rates
2. Owned Equipment Rates
3. Small Tools & Supplies Coverage
J. Financial Statement (Confidential)
K. Bonding Company
L. Construction Sequencing and Scheduling
1. Software
2. Development and Maintenance
3. Update Frequency
4. Meeting Fast Tracked Schedules and Deadlines
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M. Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC)
N. Reference Letters
O. Exceptions to the Agreement
P. Sustainability / TBL Methodology
Q. Additional Information
Tab 2: APPENDIX
Reference Letters
Exhibit A - Proposal Acknowledgement
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PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL
A. Executive Summary
Project Understanding:
From Garney’s perspective, the City of Fort Collins’ APDS program has evolved since its inception in the late
1980’s to be a method in which the City of Fort Collins procures high quality projects at a competitive cost, in
an atmosphere of complete trust and good faith. It inspires creativity and facilitates the relationships between
the owner, engineer and contractor that typically do not exist in the design/bid/build (DBB) world. The process
involves a team of members from each party that actively participate from the onset of design through the last
detail of construction.
Project Team:
Garney’s appointed staff brings over 60 years of partnering experience to the table and several of our team
members have more than 10 years of partnering experience on APDS projects and other alternative procurement
projects. This experience will benefit interactions between Garney, the City and the engineer. Our key staff is
local and readily available to participate in meetings, workshops, open houses, and is known for timely follow-up,
accurate estimates, accurate schedules and excellence in project management from design through construction.
The project team finds creative solutions and makes decisions that are best for the project while having respect
for the owner’s budget. The team has a complete understanding of all the considerations and assumptions made
in design which is carried into construction. If any flaws are identified, the problem is resolved as a team by
determining what is best for the project. The majority of all value engineering takes place during design through
collaborative efforts. The design and construction outcomes from these value engineering workshops are a win-
win-win for the owner, engineer and contractor.
Garney truly embraces the APDS system and has proposed a staff that has spent years partnering and working in
an open book environment with absolute trust and good faith. Our team is well-equipped to design, construct,
and perform:
Large Diameter
Storm sewer
Systems
Large Diameter
Water And Sewer
Projects
Provide Trenchless
Technology
Solutions
Install Yard Piping
For Process Water
Emergency
Repairs
and System
Improvements
Perform related
tasks with in-
house capabilities
and proven sub-
contractors
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Safety:
In all its operations, Garney is guided by an established accident prevention policy. This policy is based on a
sincere desire to eliminate occupational injuries and illnesses, damage to equipment and property, as well as to
protect the general public. This philosophy is represented through our employee-owners and is evident in our
impeccable safety record and current EMR of 0.50.
Scheduling:
Garney’s team prides itself on construction scheduling. This proposal addresses how we use specific software to
create weekly look ahead schedules and how we prepare and maintain overall design and construction schedules.
These schedules are maintained daily and are truly living documents that we rely on to drive results.
Additional Value Added
1 As a company we
incorporate the
Triple Bottom Line
(TBL) approach into
our decisions to
the greatest extent
possible. We are on
board with the City’s
TBL philosophy and will
seek to support it with
creative ideas and in
practice.
3 On-hand fleet of
equipment and
inventory of reusable
materials bring
significant value
and reduces the
cost of each project.
They are sustainable
in the sense of
reduced emissions
and impact on the
environment.
2 Garney’s QA/QC program
is comprehensive and
effective. Our employee
owners are given the
tools, equipment and
supervision to perform
the work right the first
time.
4 Our financial
statement, bonding
capacity and
letters of reference
demonstrate that we
are a solid company
with an impeccable
reputation.
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B. Contractor Information and Experience
1. Primary Contact Information
Primary Contact Person
Jeff Moore, Senior Project Manager
1810 North Taft Hill Road, Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 217-1934 | jmoore@garney.com
Regional Office
Garney Companies, Inc.
7911 Shaffer Parkway, Littleton, CO 80127
2. Key Project Staffing
2.a. Organizational Chart
Garney has a number of Concrete and Pipe Superintendents that are available to support the City’s work program.
In today’s aggressive and challenging construction market, we have the flexibility to grow our internal staff to
meet the City’s needs while accommodating our company’s commitments as a whole. Garney will only bring top
notch supervisors and crews to the table for the City’s infrastructure projects.
COO / Principal-In-Charge
Regional Safety Manager WAYNE O’BRIEN
NEAL TIMMONS, CSP
Work Program Manager /
QA/QC
JEFFREY J. MOORE
Superintendents
RICH TRIMBLE
DENNIS VAN AUKEN
Sub-contractors
Project Managers
KEITH LEMASTER
GARY HAAS
Project Engineers
SERVICE TYPE SPECIFIC
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2.b. Job Descriptions of Key Positions
Key Personnel Responsibilities
Wayne O’Brien: COO / Principal-In-Charge
Wayne will be responsible for overseeing Jeff Moore and ultimately, all aspects
of Garney’s service to the City. He also represents Garney, as necessary, in work
order negotiations and will accept the annual renewals of the master contract.
Most importantly, Wayne will continue to ensure that the City receives the
highest degree of corporate commitment from Garney.
• Attending all partnering sessions.
• Select and assign qualified staff, delegate responsibility and authority to
assigned staff, and monitor working relationships within the City, engineer, and
Garney’s project team.
• Ensure that the project staff is adequately supported with additional personnel
and equipment.
• Be on-call on an as-needed basis to meet with the City for any reason.
• Meet with the City to determine the work program and project specific goals.
• Be available to attend design and construction meetings upon request.
• Fully support the APDS process.
• Require staff compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Provide overall direction to Garney’s project team.
Neal Timmons:
Regional Safety Manager
Neal will assist the team with the development and implementation of the
site-specific safety plans. He will make regularly scheduled site visits to assist
the team with the implementation of these safety plans and any with any new
challenges that may arise in the course of the project.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the site-specific safety plans.
• Perform Garney OSHA (GOSHA) mock inspections on the project site.
• Support the field operations with safety training and safety supplies
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Key Personnel Responsibilities
Jeff Moore: Work Program Manager / QA/QC
Jeff will be under the general supervision of Wayne, and will supervise the
City’s work program. He will also provide design assistance and construction
phase services out of an office based in Fort Collins. He has the authority
for independent action and to exercise his judgment within his assigned
responsibilities.
• Attend all partnering sessions.
• Participate in all design meetings and constructability reviews.
• Maintain the ongoing APDS based relationship between the City, engineer, and
Garney.
• Lead ongoing value engineering efforts throughout the design and
construction phases.
• Provide and maintain overall construction schedules during the design and
construction phases.
• Act as Garney’s head representative in dealing with:
» City and engineer representatives.
» Vendors and sub-contractors.
» The general public.
• Take the lead to develop and work with the City staff to develop the scope of
work orders.
• Maintain project cost control systems and provide updated cost information to
the City upon request.
• Control project costs by establishing and monitoring appropriate controls.
• Establish and maintain effective project-wide communication through
distribution of reports, electronic communication and face-to-face interactions.
• Report all safety-related issues, statistics, and incidents to the Principal-in-
Charge.
• Estimate the cost of any change orders to the contract.
• Offer market condition insight.
• Ensure Stormwater Permit (SMWP) and Construction Dewatering Permit
maintenance and compliance.
• Attend progress meetings in construction phases.
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Key Personnel Responsibilities
Keith Lemaster / Gary Haas: Project Managers
Keith and Gary will support and assist Jeff in the management and
administration of all aspects of the project’s field operation.
• Attend all partnering sessions.
• Prepare subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Prepare and process all submittals and shop drawings.
• Expedite critical submittals from vendors and sub-contractors.
• Prepare submittal and shop drawing logs, contract drawings and contract
specification logs.
• Distribute revised shop drawings and contract documents to the appropriate
sub-contractors, vendors and project team members.
• Monitor construction performance for conformance to construction
documents.
• Identify portions of the project that can be accelerated.
• Coordinate engineering details, material acquisitions, material selections and
other communications between vendors, sub-contractors and crews.
• Call for utility locates when starting a new scope of work.
• Daily scheduling for the delivery of construction materials, tools, and
equipment.
• Coordinate and monitor the various steps in the project’s construction and
make daily observations of the job progress.
• Oversee development and updates of the site-specific safety plan and maintain
safety records.
• Day-to-day coordination with field supervisors and crews.
• Prepare and maintain of 3 Week Look-Ahead schedules.
• Prepare of pay requests.
• Ensure SMWP and Construction Dewatering Permit maintenance and
compliance.
• Attend progress meetings.
• Maintain the web-based SharePoint project database.
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Key Personnel Responsibilities
Rich Trimble / Dennis Van Auken:
Superintendents
Rich and Dennis will be responsible for the daily activities that will occur on each
project site. They have worked with the City on several projects over the last 15
years and understands the true spirit of the APDS system.
• Attend design meetings and contribute to constructability reviews.
• Participate in the APDS process between the City, engineer, and Garney.
• Hire and directly supervise field employees under their direction.
• Determine the sequence and manner in which work will be performed,
consistent with Jeff’s directives and the established project schedule.
• Coordinate work between Garney crews, sub-contractors, and the City’s crews.
• Ensure utility locates are adequately marked.
• Ensure all work, whether self-performed or sub-contracted, meets the highest
standard of quality workmanship.
• Coordinate activities between various City projects and City reviews.
• Schedule equipment to achieve maximum use and minimum cost.
• Ensure all on-site activities are carried out in strict accordance with Garney’s
safety program and all applicable OSHA regulations.
• Ensure punchlist and warranty work items are addressed in a timely manner.
• Act as liaisons to the general public and business communities.
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2.c. Key Personnel Resumes
WAYNE O’BRIEN | COO / Principal-In-Charge
Career Summary
Employed by Garney Since: 1999
Employed in Industry Since: 1983
Education
New Mexico State University - Electrical
Engineering
University of New Mexico - Construction
Management
Affiliations
• AWWA
• APWA
• ACI
• DBIA
• NUCA
Professional Summary
Wayne oversees Garney’s treatment facility
operations in the West and was personally
involved with several of the early APDS
stormwater projects with the City. He has more
than 25 years of experience in construction
management, estimating, planning, and public
process of water resource projects. Having worked his way up through
the ranks, Wayne understands the complexities and necessities that are
involved in construction projects. His years of experience help to identify
value engineering opportunities.
JEFF MOORE | Work Program Manager / QA/QC
Professional Summary
Jeff has overseen the City’s work program for
more than 15 years. He is a self-motivated,
high energy person that enjoys people and
maintaining relationships in the Fort Collins area,
where he is best known for his public relations
skills and as a reliable, responsible resource for
the City. Jeff was raised and educated in Fort Collins and has a true love
for the community and its uniqueness. He will be the primary contact for
the City and will be responsible for seeing this service contract through to
successful completion.
References
Owen Randall
City of Fort Collins
Ph: (970) 221-6809
Elizabeth Carter
City of Aurora
Ph: (720) 859-4338
Martin Garcia
Denver Water
Ph: (303) 628-6000
Career Summary
Employed by Garney Since: 1987
Employed in Industry Since: 1981
Education
Colorado State University
B.S. in Industrial Construction
Management
Affiliations & Certifications
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NEAL TIMMONS | Regional Safety Manager
Professional Summary
Neal has a diversified background of several
years in managing safety programs in a variety
of industries including construction, demolition,
mining, nuclear, environmental restoration,
water / wastewater, hydroelectric, and private
consulting. He has experience in management
including: program and process development, risk management, budget
forecasting, and estimating. Neal also has extensive experience working
with worker’s compensation programs.
KEITH LEMASTER | Project Manager
Professional Summary
Prior to joining Garney in 2003, Keith had four
years of experience in the pipeline industry
managing boring and tunneling projects. His
experience includes TBMs, auger boring and
hand mining. Many of these tunneling projects
included large diameter rib and lagging tunnels,
liner plate and jacking casings. As Project Manager, Keith is responsible
for material procurement, project scheduling, and project administration.
His experience with pipelines includes large diameter steel pipe, DIP and
PVC. He has extensive knowledge of environmental controls and managing
SWPPP on projects.
Career Summary
Employed by Garney Since: 2003
Employed in Industry Since: 1997
Education
Texas Tech University
B.S. in Engineering Construction
Technology
Affiliations & Certifications
• OSHA Competent Person
• OSHA 10-Hour Trained
• Confined Space Safety Trained
References • First Aid and CPR Trained
Steve Fiori
City of Aurora
Ph: (720) 859-4327
Randy Parks
Dewberry
Ph: (303) 951-0613
Chad Roark
MWH Americas, Inc.
Ph: (303) 382-4952
Career Summary
Employed by Garney Since: 2010
Employed in Industry Since: 1975
Education
Computer Technical College
AS in Electronics and Computer
Technology
Affiliations & Certifications
• Board Certified Safety Professional
(CSP #13537)
• NCCER Master Instructor
• NCCER Master Safety Instructor
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GARY HAAS | Project Manager
Professional Summary
Gary was raised and educated in Fort
Collins and has over 10 years of experience
working under the City’s APDS program.
He specializes in pipeline and underground
utility projects, and also has experience on
treatment and water storage facility projects.
In addition, Gary is exceptionally organized, personable, and a multi-
tasker.
RICH TRIMBLE | Superintendent
Professional Summary
Rich is self-motivated and an achiever that is
willing to take on new and difficult challenges.
He has been in the heavy civil construction
industry for more than 26 years, the past 21
with Garney. He has served as an equipment
operator, pipeline foreman, and most recently as
superintendent. Rich’s specialties are in pipeline and underground water
and wastewater projects. Rich has worked his way up through the ranks
and has earned a reputation for producing high quality work in a very
competitive market.
Career Summary
Employed by Garney Since: 1992
Employed in Industry Since: 1989
Affiliations & Certifications
• First Aid and CPR Certified
• Competent Person Trained:
» Fall Protection
» Scaffold
» Confined Space
» Trench Safety
References
Owen Randall
City of Fort Collins
Ph: (970) 221-6809
Brad Anderson
Anderson Consulting
Engineers
Ph: (970) 226-0120
Don Silar
Stantec
Ph: (970) 482-5922
Career Summary
Employed by Garney Since: 2004
Employed in Industry Since: 2004
Education
Colorado State University,
Construction Management
Affiliations & Certifications
• CDOT Erosion Control Training
• OSHA 10-Hour
• CPR & First Aid Training
• Competent Person Training: Fall
Protection, Confined Space Entry,
Trench & Excavation
• National Underground Contractors
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DENNIS VAN AUKEN | Superintendent
Professional Summary
Dennis has several years of successful
construction management and supervision
experience in all phases of Water and
Wastewater Treatment and Commercial
facility construction. He can boast a solid
record of no lost time accidents over the
last decade. Dennis delivers excellence and builds relationships that
benefit Garney and their clientele on every project.
Career Summary
Employed by Garney Since: 2010
Employed in Industry Since: 1990
Education
Project Supervisor Management
Academy - Clemson University
Affiliations & Certifications
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineer’s Project
Management Certificate
• OSHA 10hr
• CPR/Emergency First Aid
• Oklahoma Personnel Development
• Management Training
• Construction Site Competent Person
• El Paso County Contractor’s
Association
• EPCCA Member
References
Darlene Garcia
Colorado Springs
Utilities
Ph: (719) 668-5329
Orin Padgett
Metro Wastewater
Reclamation District
Ph: (303) 286-3000
Dick Deussen, P.E.,
B.C. E.E.
City of Rifle
Ph: (970) 665-6557
2.d. Negotiation of Contracts and Cost Issues
Jeff will be responsible for reconciling Garney’s estimates against the estimates of the Independent Cost Estimator
on a project-by-project basis. He will negotiate all work orders with the City’s Special Project Manager. All cost
issues will be resolved at Jeff’s level with the support of Wayne.
3. Availability of Project Personnel
It is essential that the City’s primary contractor contact be fully committed to the City and this work program. Jeff
is available and will be committed 100% to the City’s work program. He will attend design meetings and oversee
all projects throughout construction. Keith, Gary, Rich, and Dennis will provide assistance to Jeff as necessary
throughout the project. Garney will also introduce and
develop other internal resources to support Jeff at the Project
Engineer and Superintendent level. Only proven staff will be
considered for the City’s work program.
4. Proposed Sub-contractors
Garney has a number of sub-contractors that are loyal,
dependable, and consistently provide quality workmanship
while striving to meet our schedule. The following table
lists each sub-contractor by trade, name and our project
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Sub-contractor Usage
Trade Proposed Sub-contractors
Environmental Consulting
Legacy Environmental Compliance, Inc.
Sasan Satari, President
• CIPO
• Mulberry Water & Sanitary Sewer Relocations
Pre-Construction Surveys
PreSiesTek
Sara Nation, President
• CIPO
• Downtown Alley Sewer Replacement Project
Construction Surveying
Alpha & Omega Consultants, Inc.
Bud Lambert, President
• Poudre River Crossing at Shields Street
• North Shields Street Sanitary Sewer Extension
Earthwork
Connell Resources, Inc.
John Warren, Vice President
• CIPO
• Nelson Farm Soil Haul
Trucking (On Site Soil Import & Export)
Steve Johnson Trucking
Steve Johnson, Owner
• Poudre River Crossing at Shields
• North Shields Street Sanitary Sewer Extension
Tunneling / Horizontal Boring
Precision Boring & Tunneling
Dan Smith, Project Manager
• NEWT Phase II
• Southern Delivery System FW3
BT Construction, Inc.
Buck Bergstrom, Owner
• NEECO Phase 3 RR Culverts
• Prairie Water Project
Horizontal Directional Drilling
Colorado Boring Co.
John Jacobs, Project Manager
• Locust Street Outfall Sanitary Sewer– Colorado
Street
• Arthur’s Ditch Sewer Replacement
Swagelining
Pipe Bursting (sewer)
Pre-Chlorinated Pipe Bursting (water)
Murphy Pipeline Contractors, Inc.
Andy Mayer, Project Manager
Todd Grafenauer, Director
• Laporte 27” Waterline Rehabilitation Project
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Sub-contractor Usage
Trade Proposed Sub-contractors
Concrete Flatwork
Banner Concrete, Inc.
Dan Vogel, Owner
• West Vine Outfall
• North Shields Street Sanitary Sewer Extension
Asphalt Preparation, Paving & Patching
Martin Marietta Materials
Kelly Steele, Estimator / Project Manager
• CIPO
• NWCWD 36” Waterline Relocation
Concrete Preparation, Paving and Patching
Martin Marietta Materials
Kelly Steele, Project Manager
James Adamson, President
• CIPO Work Order #3
• CIPO Work Order #6
Landscape & Restoration
Belmire Sprinkler & Landscaping, Inc.
Keith Victor, Project Manager
• CIPO
• Bryan & Constitution Storm sewer
Steel Pipe Welding
Mountain Man Welding
Rick Sublette, President
• NWCWD 36” Waterline Relocation
• Laporte 27” Waterline Rehabilitation
Absolute Welding & Fabrication
Jeff Scafe, Owner
• North Shields Street Sanitary Sewer Extension
• Greeley 60” Waterline – North Segment
Fencing
Black Eagle Fence
Randy Peck, Owner
• NEWT Phase II
• NWCWD 36” Waterline Relocation
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Sub-contractor Usage
Trade Proposed Sub-contractors
Seeding & Mulching
Custom Services of Colorado
Mark Buckley, President
• Dry Creek Drainage Improvements
• CIPO
Belmire Sprinkler & Landscaping, Inc.
Keith Victor, Project Manager
• CIPO Work Order #12
• CIPO Work Order #17
Bulldog Landscaping, Inc.
Jake Simmons, Owner
• NEWT 42” Waterline
• Poudre River Crossing at Shields Street
Construction Dewatering
Kelley Construction & Dewatering
Jason Creech, Project Manager
• Greeley 60” Waterline (numerous phases)
• North Shields Street Sanitary Sewer Extension
Pipeline Air & Joint Testing
High Country Pipelines
• Rigden Water Storage Reservoir
• CIPO
Major & Son’s
Kent Major, Partner
• CIPO
• Drake Relief Sewer Phases III & IV
Concrete Coring & Sawcutting
C&S Concrete Cutting Co., LLC
Stewart Lightfoot, Owner
• Rigden Water Storage Reservoir
• North Shields Street Sanitary Sewer Extension
Cathodic Protection Corrosion Specialists, Ltd.
• Various Garney Pipe Projects
Polyurethane Lining Joint Repair Complete Shotcrete Services
• Various Garney Pipe Projects
Cement Mortar Lining Joint Repair Complete Shotcrete Services
• Various Garney Pipe Projects
PCCP Tendon Repairs
Bunney's, Inc.
• Windy Gap 102” PCCP Repairs
• Various Other Garney Pipe Projects
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C. Similar Projects
1. Proposed Services
Service Types Specific Expertise
a. Trenchless
Technology
Garney recognizes its strengths in pipe installation, structural concrete and mechanical
work, and is accustomed to hiring sub-contractors that perform high quality work for
trenchless services. Garney supports these operations by providing temporary water
service facilities, excavating, and shoring launching and receiving pits, installing reaction
/ thrust blocks and performing the transitions, tie-ins, disinfection, and hydrostatic
testing to complete the installation.
To date, Garney has performed one major 27” swagelining project for the City and
has had several pipe bursting and directional boring scopes that were performed in
conjunction with other work orders. In addition, Garney has performed the following
trenchless technology projects:
Owner Name Slip Lining Project Name
City of Fort Collins C&S RR Detention Pond Improvements Project
City of Fort Collins Stover Alley Utilities Improvements Project
Xcel Energy Durango Mountain Tacoma Flowline
Xcel Energy Shoshone Penstock Substantial Repair
Xcel Energy Trout Lake Outlet Modifications
City of Santa Fe, NM Santa Fe Reservoirs Infrastructure Improvements Project
City of Kansas City, MO Arrowhead Transmission Main Phase 2
Georgia-Pacific
Corporation Reline Flume Piping
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Service Types Specific Expertise
b. Large
Diameter
Gravity Storm,
Sanitary Sewers
and Waterlines
Our proposed project team has installed the following stormwater conduits:
Project Conduit Details
Locust Street 3,614 lineal feet of 108” RCP
Canal Importation Ponds & Outfall (CIPO) 2,121 lineal feet of 102” RCP
Oak Street / CIPO 2,393 lineal feet of 96” RCP
Locust Street / Oak Street / CIPO 3,060 lineal feet of 84” RCP
Drake Relief Sewer / VTH / CIPO 1,376 lineal feet of 78” RCP
Oak Street 1,049 lineal feet of 60” RCP
C&S Rail Road 89 lineal feet of 11’5”x7’3” ACP
Locust Street 223 lineal feet of 16’x5’ RCB
Locust Street 289 of 8’x5’ RCB
CIPO 64 lineal feet of 13’x5’ RCB
C&S Railroad 90 lineal feet of 12’x9’ RCB
Drake Relief Sewer / VTH 126 lineal feet of 12’x4’ RCB
Drake Relief Sewer / VTH 36 lineal feet of 11’x4’ RCB
Dry Creek / CIPO 404 lineal feet of 10’x5’ RCB
Drake Relief Sewer / Oak Street / Sheldon / CIPO 1,256 lineal feet of 8’x4’ RCB
Sheldon Lake / CIPO 291 lineal feet of 7’x3’ RCB
Sheldon Lake / West Prospect Ponds 427 lineal feet of 5’x4’ RCB
Sheldon Lake 641 lineal feet of 4’x4’ RCB
The projects listed above were constructed by the same staff proposed for this project.
Even our lead excavator operator is the same individual that has set nearly every joint of
pipe listed.
Garney is familiar with local conditions including the sandy-clays which are
predominant in the area, the pit run material along the Cache la Poudre River, and the
challenges of dewatering both materials. We have successfully performed three river
crossings and numerous canal and ditch crossings. We understand the seasonal nature
of working around rivers in the area and have an established reputation with the ditch
riders and irrigation companies.
Garney has in-house structural concrete crews to support the projects with experience
constructing headwalls, transitions, spillways, weir walls, and outlet structures. Our
concrete crews are regarded as some of the best in the water and wastewater industry.
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Service Types Specific Expertise
c. General
System
Improvements
– Water,
Wastewater and
Stormwater
Garney’s bread and butter since 1961 has been water, wastewater and stormwater
projects. In ENR’s 2014 Top 400 Environmental Sourcebook rankings, Garney is ranked
#1 in Water Transmission Lines, #1 in Water Supply, #4 in Wastewater Treatment Plants,
#5 in Sewerage and Solid Waste, #10 in Water Treatment and Desal Plants, and #11 in
Sanitary and Storm sewers. We have a wealth of resources to draw from and propose a
team of highly experienced personnel with extensive water, wastewater and stormwater
construction experience. The Similar Projects table found on the following pages lists a
number of these projects that were performed in Northern Colorado.
d. Treatment
Plant Yard
Piping
As noted above, Garney ranks #10 in Water Treatment and Desal Plants in ENR’s 2014 Top
400 Environmental Sourcebook rankings. Garney excels at self-performing structural
concrete, yard piping, and mechanical installations at water treatment plants across the
Rocky Mountain Region. We understand the challenges faced when working at a new or
existing treatment facility.
Our experience has proven to us that the key to success is sequencing and planning
each aspect of the work. Detailed two- and sometimes three-dimensional shop
drawings are often needed to snake the yard piping around existing structures and
buried facilities. Pipe materials and joint lengths must be considered to allow as much
flexibility as possible for installation in tight quarters. Shoring and protecting existing
lines is a challenge that requires advanced planning and creative problem solving that
this project team has extensive experience with. Tie-ins and coordination with plant
operations also requires planning and sequencing to keep the plant’s water production
process in operation.
Our proposed staff is experienced with yard piping materials including steel, ductile
iron, PVC and concrete. They understand the nuances that come with installing yard
piping and performing tie-ins under challenging circumstances.
e. Emergency
Repair
– Water and
Wastewater Main
Breaks
Garney has a tremendous amount of experience with buried pipe ranging in diameter
from 6” up to 108” in various materials. Pre-tensioned concrete cylinder pipe (PCCP)
requires technical skills and knowledge, both of which Garney has. This project team
understands the urgency of a major water or sewer line break and how to quickly and
accurately take care of the problem. Garney crews and equipment are here to serve
24/7, 365 days a year.
Garney’s key personnel assigned to this project live in the Fort Collins / Loveland area.
This proximity will allow for an immediate response to evaluate the break and make
arrangements to mobilize crews and equipment in a timely manner. We have local
transport truck drivers on-call to move equipment and materials after hours as needed,
and can obtain common repair materials and services within hours of determining the
repair needs. Our key staff is experienced and trained to repair PCCP waterlines and is
also capable of repairing the more common ductile iron, PVC, and steel waterlines.
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f. Earthwork,
Asphalt
Paving &
Concrete
Flatwork
Garney typically self-performs riprap installation, articulated block mat installation, and
minor grading work. However, projects that require major excavations, embankments
and hauling are typically subcontracted to local earthwork companies.
We typically subcontract asphalt and paving work to local companies for road
construction and reconstruction including base course installation and wearing surface
installation. Garney also utilizes the services of local concrete flatwork companies to
perform quality curb, gutter, sidewalk, and drive pan installations.
2. Similar Projects from the Previous Five Years
The following is a list of similar projects completed in the last five years for the City of Fort Collins or in the vicinity
of Fort Collins.
Similar Projects
Client, Project, and Client Contact Name Contract
Amount
Completion
Date
Delivery
Method
City of Fort Collins - CIPO Work Order #13 - 2010 Construction &
Maintenance
Dean Saye - (970) 221-6212
$289,446 December 2011 DB/APDS
City of Fort Collins - CIPO Work Order #14 - Pre-Purchase Precast
Concrete Pipe
Matt Fater - (970) 416-2146
$596,566 September 2011 DB/APDS
City of Fort Collins - CIPO Work Order #15 - Castle Rock Outfall and
Glenmoor Pond
Matt Fater - (970) 416-2146
$2,719,032 January 2012 DB/APDS
City of Fort Collins - CIPO Work Order #16 - Red Fox Meadows Balance
to Complete
Dean Saye - (970) 221-6212
$264,744 December 2011 DB/APDS
City of Fort Collins - CIPO Work Order #17 - Glenmoor Pond Balance
to Complete
Matt Fater - (970) 416-2146
$242,295 October 2012 DB/APDS
City of Fort Collins - CIPO Work Order #18 - 2013 Glenmoor
Maintenance
Matt Fater - (970) 416-2146
$59,100 September 2013 DB/APDS
East Larimer / North Weld County Water District - NEWT Phase I Water
Transmission Pipeline
Darwin Williams (now with Left Hand Water District) - (303) 530-4200
$6,168,613 November 2010 DBB
North Weld County Water District - NEWT Phase II Waterline
Transmission Pipeline
Eric Larson - (970) 356-3020
$7,158,650 May 2015 DBB
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Similar Projects
Client, Project, and Client Contact Name Contract
Amount
Completion
Date
Delivery
Method
City of Greeley - Bellvue Pipeline Farmer’s Segment
Dan Moore - (970) 350-9814 $10,822,250 March 2006 DBB
City of Greeley - Bellvue Pipeline Mulberry Segment
Dan Moore - (970) 350-9814 $11,626,805 December 2007 DBB
City of Greeley - Bellvue Pipeline UPRR Segment
Dan Moore - (970) 350-9814 $5,479,965 August 2010 DBB
City of Fort Collins - Downtown Alley Sewer Replacement Project
Matt Fater - (970) 416-2146 $78,177 February 2010 DB/APDS
City of Fort Collins - Stover Alley Utilities Improvements Project
Tim McTague - (970) 416-2894 $102,370 September 2010 DB/APDS
City of Fort Collins - Arthur Ditch Sanitary Sewer Replacement
Tim McTague - (970) 416-2894 $104,025 April 2011 DB/APDS
City of Fort Collins - Michigan Ditch 54" Pipe Realignment
Clifford Hoelscher - (970) 222-3026 $15,666 September 2011 DB/APDS
City of Fort Collins - 2012 Manhole Lining Project
Tim McTague - (970) 416-2894 $32,346 May 2012 CMAR
City of Fort Collins - Elizabeth Street Waterline Replacement
Matt Fater - (970) 416-2146 $457,639 August 2012 DB/APDS
City of Fort Collins - 2012 / 2013 Emergency Repair Mobilization
Dean Saye - (970) 221-6212 $100,000 2012 & 2013
Emergency
Repair
City of Fort Collins - Nancy Gray Sanitary Sewer Repair
Tim McTague - (970) 416-2894 $33,030 February 2013
Emergency
Repair
City of Fort Collins - Laporte 27" Waterline Rehabilitation
Dean Saye - (970) 221-6212 $934,583 May 2013 DB/APDS
City of Fort Collins - Mulberry Street Water & Sanitary Sewer
Relocations
Jay Rose - (970) 221-6106
$705,072 June 2013 DB/APDS
City of Fort Collins - Sheely Water and Sewer Improvements, Phase I
Dean Saye - (970) 221-6212 $252,680 September 2013 DB/APDS
City of Fort Collins - West Vine Outfall Work Orders 1, 2, and 3
Matt Fater - (970) 416-2146 $1,092,462 September 2014 DB/APDS
North Weld County Water District - West Vine Basin Outfall Channel
Water Transmission Line Relocation
Eric Larson - (970) 356-3020
$527,837 April 2014 Negotiated
Unit Price
City of Fort Collins - Poudre River Sewer Crossing at Shields
Matt Fater - (970) 416-2146 $164,534 December 2014 DB/APDS
City of Fort Collins - Woodward 27" Sanitary Sewer Repair
Owen Randall - (970) 221-6809 $22,089 June 2014
Emergency
Repair
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Similar Projects
Client, Project, and Client Contact Name Contract
Amount
Completion
Date
Delivery
Method
City of Fort Collins - Rigden Storage Reservoir Piping
Owen Randall - (970) 221-6809 $1,107,663 April 2015 DB/APDS
City of Fort Collins - North Shields Street Sanitary Sewer Extension
Linsey Chalfant - (970) 416-2558 $1,648,141 May 2015 DB/APDS
East Larimer County Water District - 14” ACP Waterline Repair
Randy Siddens - (970) 493-2044 $44,823 June 2014
Emergency
Repair
3. Team Member Similar Projects / 4. Unusual Factors
CIPO WORK ORDER #15 - CASTLE ROCK OUTFALL AND GLENMOOR POND - Fort Collins, CO
Original / Final Contract
Amount: $3,172,902 / $2,719,032 Client Reference:
City of Fort Collins, CO
Matt Fater - (970) 416-2146
Scheduled / Actual
Completion Date:
February 28, 2012 /
February 8, 2012
Engineer
Reference:
Ayres Associates
Andrea Faucett - (970) 223-5556
Project Type: Stormwater Delivery Method: APDS
Change Order Information: One Change Order ($453,869)
Contract Reconciliation
Description: The storm sewer and detention pond project consisted of 1,275 lineal feet (LF) of 84” RCP, 632 LF of
78” RCP, 255 LF of 9’ x 4’ RCBC, seven deep Type13 and Type R inlets with fiberglass snouts, 987 LF of 8” Sanitary
sewer, by-pass pumping, colored concrete headwall for 13’ x 5’ RCBC with form liner finish, concrete flatwork and
street paving, asphalt paving, 45,233 cubic yards (CY) of excavation and haul-off, native seeding and
landscaping.
Project Team: Wayne O’Brien, Principal-In-Charge; Jeff Moore,
Project Manager, Rich Trimble, Superintendent; Gary Haas,
Project Engineer.
Unusual Factors: The last major phase of the project
had unique challenges including working in residential
neighborhoods, working in a major arterial street within a tight
frame when college students were away for the summer, day-
to-day interaction with residents, pedestrians, bicyclists and
close coordination with sub-contractors to meet the various
deadlines. Excess material from the detention pond was sold
to the Larimer County Landfill that generated $217,500 of
revenue to help offset construction costs.
Installation of 84” RCP
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LAPORTE 27” PIPELINE REHABILITATION WORK ORDERS #1 & 2 - Fort Collins, CO
Original / Final Contract
Amount: $983,100 / $1,096,517 Client Reference:
City of Fort Collins, CO
Dean Saye - (970) 222-6212
Scheduled / Actual
Completion Date:
April 1, 2013 /
February 8, 2013
Engineer
Reference:
Stantec
Don Silar - (970) 482-5922
Project Type: Trenchless Technology Delivery Method: APDS
Change Order Information: One Change Order $113,417
Contract Reconciliation
Description: The scope of the project included installation of a 27” line stop to facilitate cutting in two 24”
butterfly valves and the installation of a 12” HDPE by-pass on the surface to isolate the section of 27” steel pipe
to be swagelined with 28” DR41 HDPE pipe. After swagelining the host pipe, steel pipe transitions at each end
were made to complete the rehabilitation of approximately 2,360 LF of waterline. The swagelining was
subcontracted to SAK construction.
Project Team: Wayne O’Brien, Principal-In-Charge; Jeff Moore, Project
Manager, Rich Trimble, Superintendent; Gary Haas, Project Engineer.
Unusual Factors: The installation of the 27” line stop and the
swagelining process created a lot of concern about the forces of
water pressure, and forces needed to support the Grundoburst 1250
machine and the 24” die. Garney worked closely with the City and the
engineer to design an anchor block for the line stop that also served
as thrust restraint for the Grundoburst machine. Concerns were also
jointly addressed for the forces against the die and a thrustblock was
engineered to support it at the launching pit. The project team took
all advantages up front to ensure the extremely critical pull was a
success.
Garney also worked closely with the project team to design the steel
transitions on each end that included butterfly valves, blow-offs
and air valve facilities. The project team designed and installed a 12”
by-pass system to keep the local water district customers west of the
work area supplied with water.
The project had a fairly significant cost over-run which Garney
controlled and minimized. The over-run in cost was due to increased
sub-contractor costs, the installation of an air-valve and the
installation of a cross connection within the water district’s system to
keep customers in service. Even with the additional work and several
other problems encountered during construction, the project was
completed on time.
Swagelining pulling operation.
Swagelining 27” steel pipe with 28” HDPE pipe.
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WEST VINE BASIN OUTFALL CHANNEL WATER TRANSMISSION LINE RELOCATION - Fort Collins, CO
Original / Final Contract
Amount: $527,837 / $539,647 Client Reference:
North Weld County Water
District
Eric Larson - (970) 356-3020
Scheduled / Actual
Completion Date:
May 1, 2014 /
April 17, 2014
Engineer
Reference:
Anderson Consulting
Engineers, Inc.
Brad Anderson - (970) 226-0120
Project Type: Waterline Delivery Method: Negotiated (Unit Price)
Change Order Information: One Change Order $11,810
Added Cathodic Protection to Scope.
Description: This project included the installation of 1,645 LF of 36” DIP pipe, including one 8” blow-off valve
and two air valves, steel casing and tie-ins.
Project Team: Wayne O’Brien, Principal-In-Charge; Jeff
Moore, Project Manager, Rich Trimble, Superintendent; Gary
Haas, Project Engineer.
Unusual Factors: The site conditions required extensive
dewatering due to a natural spring that was discovered
during construction. Garney worked closely with the water
district and the local school district to time the crossing
of a major arterial road during the school district’s spring
break. This required working over the weekend to meet the
schedule and ensure the road was backfilled and paved by
the end of the work week.
Installation of 42” DIP.
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MULBERRY STREET WATER & SANITARY SEWER RELOCATIONS - Fort Collins, CO
Original / Final Contract
Amount: $680,543 / $705,072 Client Reference:
City of Fort Collins, CO
Jay Rose - (970) 224-6106
Scheduled / Actual
Completion Date:
July 1, 2013 /
June 21, 2013
Engineer
Reference:
Stantec
Don Silar - (970) 482-5922
Project Type: Water & Sewer Delivery Method: APDS
Change Order Information:
One Change Order $24,529
Added Riprap to Scope to Protect Water Line
Concrete Encasement
Description: This project included the relocation of 700 LF of 42” sanitary sewer Class IV RCP and 800 LF of 12”
waterline class 350 ductile iron pipe. The pipelines were parallel and the installation crossed the Cache La Poudre
River. Each pipeline in the river was encased for 300 LF. The project also included two large connection vaults to
tie in to the existing sewer line. Challenges included utility conflict, river flows, river diversions, and traffic
control.
Project Team: Wayne O’Brien, Principal-In-Charge; Jeff Moore, Project Manager, Rich Trimble, Superintendent;
Gary Haas, Project Engineer.
Unusual Factors: The installation of the two river crossings
were challenging due to maintaining the river flow by
sequencing the work and by staggering the water line
installation behind the sewer line in a leap-frog fashion. The
crossing was performed with two major river diversions and
extreme measures were taken to channel the water through
the diversions without causing turbulence and turbidity in
the water.
Garney also worked closely with the City of Fort Collins
Light & Power crews to install a large ductbank in the
sewer encasement. Garney provided Light & Power a safe
excavation to work in and additional assistance. Had Light
& Power performed an independent river crossing, the cost
would have been over $200,000.
Overview of the river crossing.
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D. General Company Resources
1. Total Number of Personnel at Firm
Garney is 1,008 employee-owners strong. Refer to the below table for the breakdown by category.
Firm Personnel Broken Down by Category
Staff Category Staff Count
Accounting 39
Officers / Senior Managers 60
Estimating 24
Project Managers / Engineers 213
Field Staff 656
Safety 7
Other 9
2. List of Equipment
Garney is a leader in the equipment industry and utilizes late model EPA Tier III, Interim Tier IV and Tier IV
construction machinery which produce minimal emissions and are top of the line within the construction industry.
Refer to the table below for our company-wide fleet of utility work equipment.
Master Equipment List
CATERPILLAR 321D L36 C-PLANT CATERPILLAR 390D L48 C JOHN DEERE 624K L48-PM-PLANT
CATERPILLAR 328D L36 C+H CATERPILLAR 390D L48 C JOHN DEERE 624K L48-PM-PLANT
CATERPILLAR 328D L36 C+H CATERPILLAR 390D L48 C JOHN DEERE 624K L48-PM-PLANT
CATERPILLAR 328D L36 C+H CATERPILLAR 390D L48 C JOHN DEERE 624K L48-PM-PLANT
CATERPILLAR 328D L36 C+H CATERPILLAR 938K L36 JOHN DEERE 644K L36-PM
CATERPILLAR 328D L36 C+H CATERPILLAR 938K L36 JOHN DEERE 644K L36-PM
CATERPILLAR 328D L36 C+H CATERPILLAR 938K L36 JOHN DEERE 644K L36-PM
CATERPILLAR 328D L36 C+H CATERPILLAR 938K L36 JOHN DEERE 644K L36-PM
CATERPILLAR 328D L36 C+H CATERPILLAR 938K L36 JOHN DEERE 644K L36-PM
CATERPILLAR 328D L36 C+H CATERPILLAR 938K L36 JOHN DEERE 644K L36-PM
CATERPILLAR 328D L36 C+H CATERPILLAR 938K L36 JOHN DEERE 644K L36-PM
CATERPILLAR 328D L36 C+H CATERPILLAR 938K L36 JOHN DEERE 644K L36-PM
CATERPILLAR 329D L36 C CATERPILLAR 930K L36 JOHN DEERE 310SJ L36-PM-PLANT
CATERPILLAR 329D L36 C CATERPILLAR 930K L36 - PLANT JOHN DEERE 310SJ L36-PM-PLANT
CATERPILLAR 329D L36 C CATERPILLAR 930K L36 - PLANT JOHN DEERE 310SJ L36-PM-PLANT
CATERPILLAR 329D L60 C-PLANT CATERPILLAR 420F IT L36 - PLANT JOHN DEERE 310SJ L36-PM-PLANT
CATERPILLAR 329D L60 C-PLANT CATERPILLAR 420F IT L36 - PLANT JOHN DEERE 310SJ L36-PM-PLANT
CATERPILLAR 329D L60 C-PLANT CATERPILLAR 420F IT L36 - PLANT JOHN DEERE 310SJ L36-PM-PLANT
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Master Equipment List
CATERPILLAR 336E L36 C+H CATERPILLAR 420F IT L36 - PLANT JOHN DEERE 310SJ L36-PM-PLANT
CATERPILLAR 336E L36 C+H CATERPILLAR 420F IT L36 - PLANT KOMATSU PC1250LC-8 L12/36 C
CATERPILLAR 336E L36 C+H CATERPILLAR 420F IT L36 - PLANT KOMATSUPC350 LC-8
CATERPILLAR 336E L36 C CATERPILLAR 420F IT L36 - PLANT KOMATSU PC200LC-8
CATERPILLAR 336E L36 C CATERPILLAR D6K2 L36 GROVE RT760E (L)
CATERPILLAR 336E L36 C +H CATERPILLAR D6K2 L36 GROVE RT760E (D)
CATERPILLAR 336D L60 C-PLANT CATERPILLAR D6K2 L36 GROVE RT760E (L)
CATERPILLAR 336D L60 C-PLANT CATERPILLAR D6K2 L36R GROVE RT760E (D)
CATERPILLAR 336D L60 C-PLANT CATERPILLAR D6K2 L36R LINKBELT LS138H II (L)
CATERPILLAR 349E L36 C CATERPILLAR D6T L36R LINKBELT LS138H II (D)
CATERPILLAR 349E L36 C JOHN DEERE 624K-L36-PM MANITOWOC 222 (L)
CATERPILLAR 349E L36 C+H JOHN DEERE 624K-L36-PM MANITOWOC 222 (D)
CATERPILLAR 349E L36 C+H JOHN DEERE 624K-L36-PM MANITOWOC 10000 (L)
CATERPILLAR 349E L36 C JOHN DEERE 624K-L36-PM MANITOWOC 10000 (D)
CATERPILLAR 349E L36 C JOHN DEERE 624K-L36-PM POTAIN TOWER CRAIN (L only)
CATERPILLAR 349E L36 C JOHN DEERE 624K-L36-L-PM 01 VOLVO BOOM TRUCK
CATERPILLAR 349E L36 C JOHN DEERE 624K-L36-PM CAT 236
CATERPILLAR 349E L36 C JOHN DEERE 624K-L36-PM GROVE RT528 CRANE
CATERPILLAR 349E L36 C JOHN DEERE 624K-L36-PM GROVE RT760 CRANE
CATERPILLAR 349F L36 C JOHN DEERE 624K-L36-PM LINKBELL HC138 CRANE
CATERPILLAR 349F L36 C JOHN DEERE 624K-L36-PM MANITOWOC 222 CRANE
CATERPILLAR 349F L36 C JOHN DEERE 624K L48-PM-PLANT MANITOWOC 10000 CRANE
CATERPILLAR 374D L36 C JOHN DEERE 624K L48-PM-PLANT
CATERPILLAR 390D L48 C JOHN DEERE 624K L48-PM-PLANT
E. Partnering Experience
1. APDS Experience
After 15 year of working in a partnering environment, Garney understands that working under the APDS
requires a higher level of commitment and harder work throughout the design and construction phases,
resulting in superior products for the City. This delivery system creates an atmosphere of complete trust
between the owner, engineer, and contractor to work together as a team and design cost effective,
environmentally and socially beneficial projects. The design team members are also the construction
team members and each of them has a complete understanding of the decisions made in the design and
construction phases. By forming this team in the design phase and challenging each other to design better
projects, the value engineering process takes place naturally. This collaboration early on in the project allows
for an in-depth design where there are no viable alternatives left to consider.
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For example, the CIPO project had two design engineers and scope that completely changed in the APDS
process. The master plan called for separating storm water from irrigation water with two large conduits in the
existing ditch’s alignment. Out of the box thinking by the team led to installing a storm system west of the ditch
to intercept the flow before reaching the ditch and only requiring one large conduit versus two.
Garney has been involved in numerous projects from the kick-off meeting for design through the final aspect
of construction. Garney’s dedicated staff will work with the City’s Special Projects Manager and the City’s
engineering firm chosen for each project through the alternative evaluation process and through preliminary
and final design phases.
We have learned to provide the following services to support the design effort:
> Preparation and maintenance of integrated design and construction phase schedules
> Cost estimating for project budget purposes with periodic updates to reflect the level of design
> Cost estimating of alternatives
> Advice and critical input on how to structure scopes of work so that fixed costs aren’t combined with
variable costs in unit price work to avoid adversarial contracting issues
> Value engineering in the design phases including input from field personnel, specialty sub-contractors,
suppliers and industry consultants
> Constructability review of drawings including dimensional cross checking and quality control reviews of
the contract documents
> QA/QC reviews of drawings and specifications
> Field investigation/reconnaissance
> Potholing / test pits to evaluate soil conditions
> Preparation of bid schedules and assistance with measurement and payment specifications
> Critical input on means, methods, sequencing and material selection
> Product submittals during the design phase to facilitate design
> Pre-construction planning made possible by APDS system that carries forward throughout each project
> Website hosting for project documentation including data transfer and archiving
Garney provides design and construction phase scheduling in a comprehensive, combined format that identifies
constraints ranging from CSU home football games to irrigation season, bird nesting season, Federal and State
level permitting, and other identifiable constraints that drive the overall project schedule.
On the CIPO project, we were directed by engineering and traffic operations to have Prospect Road open for CSU
football games. We were able to plan for this in advance and then monitor our production so that we stopped
laying pipe in time to temporarily pave Prospect Road for the weekend. The project team was able to anticipate
the extra effort required and traffic to the home game went smoothly, which helped maintain the Utilities’ good
relationship with engineering and traffic operations.
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Garney’s scheduling from the onset of design and throughout construction is based on a living schedule concept,
meaning the schedule is continuously updated and modified to reflect the latest and most accurate information.
During the design phase Garney will create the Schedule of Values for the project and will keep a parallel estimate
of construction costs that is formally updated and presented to the project team throughout the project. The
Schedule of Values is also a living document that reflects the current level of design and ultimately becomes the
Bid Schedule that is used in the independent estimating process.
Garney has worked with the City in the past to help facilitate the independent cost estimating process. To
overcome problems from the past we will develop a detailed bid schedule that defines the work and have a
kick-off meeting with the independent cost estimator (ICE) to talk in-depth about the project. The kick-off meeting
has proven to be very successful and greatly helps the ICE come up to speed. It is a means of conveying months of
learned knowledge from the design phase to the ICE and it helps convey the assumptions, the sub-grade and
groundwater conditions, the means and methods, the equipment and manpower needs, and other very useful
information so the apples to apples comparisons can be made. Garney solicits and then sends material and
sub-contractor quotes to the ICE and creates allowances for items that are not well enough defined to estimate.
By taking the extra time to prepare in-depth and
comprehensive bid schedules and having the kick-off
meeting with the ICE we have found that we usually aren’t far
from the 5% allowable difference between Garney’s estimate
and the independent cost estimate. The extra effort also
pays off during the negotiations since a well-defined scope
and understanding usually results in close cost estimates
and usually there are very few items that require significant
negotiation. The independent comparison also allows us
to revisit and rethink items that are not only high, but may
be too low. The discussions are invaluable and often lead to
adjustments in both estimates to offer the right pricing to the
City.
Garney also facilitates the independent cost estimate negotiations with a sophisticated spreadsheet that was
developed to compare Garney’s estimate to the ICE’s estimate. The spreadsheet shows the difference in both
dollars and percent, and has formulas to sort the differences by various dollar amounts. It is very effective in
getting to the bottom line of what the differences are between the estimates and it prevents wasting valuable
team time
During construction, the APDS system allows for extensive planning and scheduling which is almost always
necessary to accommodate local residents, businesses and other affected parties. Our field crews understand the
City’s approach to performing the work with the least amount of impact to the citizens and environment, and
will work productively while respecting these values . Our work ethic is based on safety first, and producing high
quality projects with low impact construction operations.
Our vision for the work program is in line with the City’s goals for the next five years that will include system
improvement projects, small and large capital projects with an emphasis on trenchless technology and pipeline
rehabilitation projects.
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2. Formal and Informal Partnering Experience
Garney is an enthusiastic proponent of the partnering concept. Based on our partnering success we have
implemented both formal and informal partnering programs on other projects, and we now consider partnering
to be an integral part of our approach to administering all projects. Partnering programs must be put in place
early in the project and continuously implemented throughout to ensure that the established project objectives
are maintained at all times.
Garney has significant experience in alternative project delivery methods that include a partnering agreement.
This is our preferred type of work, as it gives the owner / engineer / contractor team the most flexibility. By
working closely together at the early stages of the project, we can better meet the goals and objectives of the
project. To date, we have had several formal partnering sessions consisting of one-day and two-day sessions
involving the City of Thornton, City of Fort Collins, Denver Water, Metro Wastewater Reclamation District, and
Colorado Springs Utilities including the design engineer staff from various firms, and Garney’s management staff.
Individuals were introduced and professional relationships were established to initiate the building of the project
team. Project expectations were discussed and developed into the overall project team goals. Problem solving
was addressed and a matrix for resolution of differences established. Total commitment to the project success was
the consensus of the group.
During all of our projects we also conduct
informal partnering (team building) as a course of
business. We believe in open, honest and direct
communication with the goal of informed decisions
that are in the best interest of the project. We
encourage and host periodic on-site luncheons
where all team members and stakeholders are
invited to celebrate measurable project success
during construction.
Wayne, Jeff, Gary and Rich have participated in many
different types of formal and informal partnering
sessions for master contracts and individual projects
over the last 15 years. We have actively represented
the contractor’s position in the triangular relationship
between owner / engineer / contractor.
Our team is accustomed to operating in the fourth
quadrant of the Team Development Stages Diagram,
shown to the right, which represents the four stages
of team building and functionality.
3. Key Staff Partnering Experience
Jeff has attended approximately twelve partnering sessions in the last 15 years. Wayne, Gary and Rich have
attended approximately eight sessions in the same period. Our DISC Personality Test results have consistently
Stage Four
Perform
Mature Closeness
Resourceful
Open
Effective
Close & Supportive
Productive
Getting Organized
Establish Procedures
Give Feedback
Confront Issues
Team Cohesion
Stage Three
Norm
Stage One
Form
Testing
Excited
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shown our staff to be result driven, quality based, creative and interactive. We are a great fit for each project’s team
since these characteristics help achieve highly successful projects.
The first CIPO partnering session was a two-day event that was designed for team building and for project specific
issues. The project involved multiple City staff, two design engineers and staff, Garney’s staff, and a key sub-
contractor’s staff. The most valuable work session was when we broke up into groups to brainstorm, and then as
an entire group, ultimately created a chart that showed the hierarchy of the lines of communication between team
members and the roles each member would play. This work session exercise was invaluable throughout the life of
the four year project.
4. Experience References
The specific partnering experience mentioned previously has helped Garney staff to be the understanding and
compassionate team players they are today. Jerry Pitzrick of Pitzrick & Associates, Inc. has facilitated numerous
partnering sessions and has written a reference letter addressing the many partnering workshops Garney has
attended which can be found in the Appendix.
5. Negotiated Projects from the Last Five Years
Refer to the table in Section C.2. All of the projects listed within the table were successfully performed on a
partnering basis.
F. Safety Record
1. Safety Statistics
Garney understands the City of Fort Collins’ emphasis on a safe
working environment and works closely in monitoring and
enforcing safety on its projects. Our success at ensuring a safe
working environment is demonstrated through statistics that
continuously beat industry averages, including the Experience
Modification Rate (EMR) and OSHA reportable incident rate from
the last three years found to the right. In addition, Garney’s Health
and Safety Zero Accident Program (ZAP) will be implemented
for this project and Garney’s sub-contractors will follow the ZAP
program as well.
2. Safety Program
Garney embraces a philosophy of health and safety excellence,
and safety is a value essential to every aspect of how we conduct
business. We maintain and implement our commitment to safety,
health, and environmental protection through our policies, project
procurement and delivery process, and integrated approach to risk
management.
2013
0.53
2012
0.61
2014
0.50
Experience Modification Rate
2013
0.86
2012
0.87
2014
1.85
OSHA Reportable Incident Rate
Safety Statistics
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Our health and safety program is based on a “Zero Accidents / Zero Injuries” concept and
we have an unwavering commitment to our program. Past performance data shows that
our team has the expertise and capability to deliver your project with the highest regard
to safety and quality. Garney also regards safety and site security as a critical component
to effective project management. Our project staff is keenly aware that potential safety
hazards or conditions must be addressed swiftly and efficiently.
3. Rocky Mountain Region Projects with OSHA Citations
Garney has not received any OSHA citations to our firm or any sub-contractors on our job
sites in the Rocky Mountain Region in the last three years.
G. Construction Cost Factors
1. Final Price Factors
Garney provides budget level pricing in the design phase which is kept as a living
estimate throughout design and becomes the final cost estimate for the project. Bid
item quantities are updated and bid items are added to the schedule of values to reflect
the level of design. The work items are assigned production rates and crew costs to
determine the project’s construction cost periodically in the design phase and ultimately,
for the final cost estimate. Our main cost categories include labor, materials, sub-contract
work, equipment and other. This estimating structure makes it possible to add local, state
and federal taxes if applicable. However, it also breaks the construction effort down to
manageable tasks.
The following items are the categories used to estimate the construction costs:
Labor
Labor is the bare cost of one’s efforts which is the basis of an employee’s paycheck.
We add a 35% labor burden to cover the true cost of labor. The major components of
labor burden include the company’s share of payroll taxes, group health insurance,
workman’s compensation and vacation pay.
Material Material is the direct cost of purchasing all materials required by the project’s design.
Sub-contract
Work
Subcontract is for labor, materials and equipment a sub-contractor furnishes for a
scope of work on a project.
Equipment Equipment accounts for the Garney owned/Garney leased equipment.
Other
Other is for outside equipment rental, fuel, oil, grease and equipment services,
job supplies, small tools and incidentals, and services that aren’t considered to be
subcontracted for the project (e.g. trash removal, sanitary toilet facilities, etc.).
attention to detail
and quality, and
proactive approach
to safety.”
“Garney Construction
took ownership in
the execution of
these projects and
partnered with our
consultants and
stakeholders in the
successful outcomes.
I appreciated their
can-do attitude,
coordination efforts,
problem solving skills,
Dave Mason,
Colorado Springs
Utilities
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All of the cost categories above are summed up in our estimating spreadsheet and the markups in the following
table are applied.
Construction Cost Factors
Category Markup
a. Overhead and profit (combined) margin for general office activities on the base bid cost *6.0%
b. Overhead and profit (combined) margin for field office activities on the base bid cost **6.5%
c. Markup on sub-contractor work by the General Contractor ***6.5%
d. Markup on material and equipment on the base bid cost 6.5%
e. Markup on project labor or materials to determine the final contract price
Field Labor (Burden Rate)
Materials
35.0%
6.5%
f. Change order markup 13.0%
* If Garney acts as a construction manager, a 6.0% markup will be applied to the work. The proposed 6.0% fee will be the maximum
percentage and the fee will be evaluated and negotiated as projects are identified. Typically, the larger the project the smaller the fee
for acting as a construction manager.
** If Garney is awarded a series of work orders, a separate work order may be proposed to cover field overhead.
*** If the total sub-contractor cost of a project exceeds 75% of the total direct costs, a 6.0% markup will be substituted.
Example Calculation
(L) = Direct Labor Cost
(B) = Labor Burden (35%)
(M) = Materials Incorporated in the Work
(S) = Sub-contractor Costs (less than 75%)
(E) = Contractor’s Equipment or Rented Equipment
(O) = Other
Total Cost of Work (COW) = Base Bid Cost (L+B+M+S+E+O)
Project Overhead Cost (cost to administrate work)
Field Office Overhead 6.5%
General (Home) Office Overhead 6.0%
Project Overhead (GC’s) = COW x 12.5%
Contractor Profit 6.5%
Contractor Profit Costs = (COW + GC’s) x 6.5%
Total Contract (GMP) = Cost of Work + GC’s + Contractor Profit
Change Orders to the Guaranteed Maximum Price Construction Contract
Direct Costs of Change Order + Field GC’s (6.5%) + Profit (6.5%)
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2. Sample Project Pricing
Garney prepares budget level estimates which are updated periodically to reflect the level of design. This will
make up the schedule of values that becomes the basis of the ICE negotiations and ultimately, the construction
contract. Garney uses an MS Excel spreadsheet to price each bid item at the detail level and to summarize each
item into a unit price. The following estimate addresses the Sample PRoject Pricing scenario as required by the RFP.
H. Project Budget and Cost Control
1. Realistic Construction Cost Commitment
Realistic cost estimating begins with an accurate take-off of the quantities of materials to procure and install.
Garney works with the project team to ensure that the design has enough detail to accurately determine the
materials required and the amount of earth to be moved. Installation methods are then analyzed to the crew labor
and equipment make up, followed by establishing production rates that are applied against the crew costs.
Garney has years of data to support production rates for storm sewer, sanitary sewer and water line work. Once
the estimate is prepared, our superintendent will review and provide feedback on production and perform an
internal audit of the estimate. At this point the estimate is presented to the project team as a realistic cost estimate
for a time and material (cost plus) and/or negotiated GMP contract.
In preparation for the construction phase, a budget is built to organize the project logically in accordance with the
bid schedule numbering so that costs are applied to the items in which they belong. As construction proceeds,
these costs are monitored using weekly labor and equipment reports. If a particular cost item is trending too low
or too high, we take a closer look at controlling costs that may be under or over running.
Estimate For: RFP 8016 Sample Estimate PIPING CREW $ 18.63
Total Unit Estimate CARP CREW $ 18.08 Version 2011.1/JJM2014 28-Apr-15
Prepared by: Jeffrey J. Moore YARD PIPE CREW $ 18.05 08:33 AM
Addenda Noted: HAND WORK CREW $ 16.75
Comments Total LABOR Materials Subcontract GHC Equipment Other Total
(Spec/Dwg) Description Quantity Unit MH MH/U Unit Total Unit Total Unit Total Unit Total Unit Total Cost
1 Sample Estimate
Permanent Materials Incorported in to the Work 1 ls 0.0 0.00 0 250,000 250,000 0 0 0 $ 250,000.00
Incedental Tools and Materials 1 ls 0.0 0.00 0 0 0 0 25,000 25,000 25,000.00
Equipment Rental 1 ls 0.0 0.00 0 0 0 0 40,000 40,000 40,000.00
Equipment Owned 1 ls 0.0 0.00 0 0 0 80,000 80,000 40,000 40,000 120,000.00
Fuel 1 ls 0.0 0.00 0 0 0 0 60,000 60,000 60,000.00
Field Office 1 ls 0.0 0.00 0 0 0 0 25,000 25,000 25,000.00
Subcontracts 1 ls 0.0 0.00 0 0 35,000 35,000 0 0 35,000.00
Direct Labor Costs 10,000 mh 0.0 25.00 250,000 0 0 0 0 250,000.00
0.0 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0.00
1 Sample Estimate 1 0.0 0 $ 250,000 $ 250,000 $ 35,000 $ 80,000 $ 190,000 $ 805,000
Labor Burden @ 35.0% 35%87,500 87,500
Subtotal 892,500
Field Overhead @ 6.5% 6.5% 58,013
General (Home) Office Overhead @ 6.0% 6.0% 53,550
$ 1,004,063
Contractor Profit @ 6.5% 6.5% 65,264
Total P $ 1,069,327
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2. Cost Reduction Approach
The first step to reducing costs is to identify the essential
elements of the project and to prioritize them in terms of
overall material cost. The material is typically the largest
portion of the overall cost and presents the most potential
savings if acceptable alternatives can be found. Garney
evaluates the specified products starting with the highest
priced materials and determines if less expensive products
and materials can be used, and whether they will still meet
the project’s performance requirements. Garney can rely
on internal feedback from all over the country as to what
materials might be available and how they would perform
if chosen as an alternate to the materials specified. There
are products and materials used commonly in other parts of the United States that have not had exposure in
Colorado, but are readily available. A creative value engineering proposal is then prepared offering savings to the
City.
Labor and equipment are typically the next items to be evaluated since they generally fall behind materials in
terms of magnitude of cost. Installation methods and equipment selection are then reviewed to see if labor can
be reduced or smaller / less equipment can be used with a different approach to performing the work. For this
step, Garney relies on our in-house staff, but also challenges our leaders in the field for creative solutions. Often it
is our superintendents and foremen that think outside of the box and come up with the means and methods that
accelerate production and/or reduce installation costs. By rethinking the means and methods, costs can often be
reduced to meet the budget’s constraints.
Other value engineering items specific to utility work include consideration of trenchless technologies and savings
on site restoration. Although trenchless technology is typically expensive, it should still be considered since the
additional cost may more than offset the cost of restoring the surface after an open cut installation. Even if only
certain reaches of the installation are considered, there might be significant savings.
On projects involving major arterial streets, asphalt patching and paving can often be re-evaluated to lower costs.
The City standard requirements for street patching and paving can be engineered by a geotechnical engineer and
significant savings on asphalt can often result in increasing the aggregate base section and/or fly-ashing the sub-
grade.
Aspects of the project that are not essential to the project’s performance are then evaluated for similar savings.
There are likely scopes of work that can be eliminated or performed under a future contract with a minimal interim
solution. The project team also focuses on the 1% contribution to Art in Public Places to see if the funds the
Utilities contributes for each project can be used on the project in a creative way instead.
3. Approach to Transparency
Garney provides cost estimates, as well as compares alternatives in terms of cost, scope and schedule, and works
with the design team and an Independent Cost Estimator on an open-book basis. Unique to Garney is our National
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Procurement Group (NPG) that is available on an as needed basis. Our staff of 24 employee-owners within the
NPG specialize in water and wastewater treatment, water storage, and utility infrastructure projects that are
located throughout the United States. The NPG is exposed to designs from engineers throughout the industry
and techniques, materials, and equipment utilized in projects all over the country. Garney can provide creative
solutions for simple everyday construction issues or complex, technical issues.
During design Garney provides quotes to the project team
from suppliers for the materials being considered. Garney
prepares estimates for each project and often walks the City
through each estimate line item by line item. Our estimates,
budgets and cost records used to prepare pay requests
for Cost Plus work are all available upon request. Garney
considers itself to be a steward in its relationship with the City
and is pleased to offer any information requested.
4. Pre-Construction Cost Estimate Sample
Garney uses a proprietary Microsoft Excel database that is specifically tailored to Garney for unit price estimates
and crew-based work. A composite crew or multiple composite crews are built based on the scope of work and
once built they drive the estimate when production rates are applied to each activity. In the unit price portion of
the estimate, the materials and sub-contractor quotes are entered in each bid item and applied against estimated
quantities. The Unit Price pages are where the crew rates and production are combined with the materials and
sub-contractor costs. The General Conditions based on project duration and field overhead requirements are built
on the General Conditions page. The Summary Sheet pulls the pricing from the Unit Price pages and the General
Conditions page together and applies labor burden, home office overhead, and profit. The Summary Sheet is also
where prices are rounded and carried forward to the Schedule of Values, which is then provided to the City. The
sample estimate in the following pages is an example of how the spreadsheet is used to estimate pre-construction
cost estimates showing everything in detail.
“Garney works very efficiently at constructing projects, which ultimately reflects in the project schedule and budget. They step up to the
challenge of completing the details at the end of the project so that the private property owners impacted by the project are pleased with the
project restoration.
Eric Larson, P.E., North Weld County Water District
They conduct business in a professional and ethical manner. I would not hesitate to hire them again for any
of my future waterline projects.”
Summary
Estimate For: North Shields Street Sanitary Sewer Extension
Estimate Summary 5/6/2015
Prepared by: Jeffrey J. Moore 4:14 PM
Addenda Noted:
Sched Item Description Quantity Unit Labor Material Subcontract Equipment Other Subtotal Pay Tax Total Costs Markup Balanced Bid Price Rounded Bid Price
# # 35.00% 13.5% Unit Total Unit Total
1 1 Mobilization & Field Overhead 1 LS 39,931 1,950 0 8,928 18,765 69,575 13,976 83,550 11,279 94,829.65 94,829.65 94,800.00 94,800.00
1 2 Traffic Control (By COFC) 1 LS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1 3 Construction Survey 1 LS 0 0 0 0 4,130 4,130 0 4,130 558 4,687.55 4,687.55 4,700.00 4,700.00
1 4 Sediment & Erosion Control (Allowance) 1 LS 0 0 0 0 8,800 8,800 0 8,800 1,188 9,988.00 9,988.00 10,000.00 10,000.00
1 5 Construction Dewatering 3020 LF 4,470 28,080 259,607 15,048 13,125 320,330 1,565 321,894 43,456 120.98 365,349.80 121.00 365,420.00
1 6 21" PVC F-679 (10+00 to 39+60) 3020 LF 43,359 157,007 36,045 41,417 13,025 290,852 15,176 306,028 41,314 115.01 347,341.66 115.00 347,300.00
1 7 60" Manholes (MH-2 through MH-13) 12 EA 7,503 41,627 4,050 4,828 3,576 61,584 2,626 64,211 8,668 6,073.25 72,879.04 6,100.00 73,200.00
1 8 8" Sanitary Sewer Laterals 2 EA 938 1,756 0 604 256 3,553 328 3,882 524 2,202.88 4,405.76 2,200.00 4,400.00
1 9 12" Waterline Lowerings (Allowance) 2 EA 2,501 11,193 1,350 1,609 684 17,337 875 18,212 2,459 10,335.39 20,670.79 10,300.00 20,600.00
1 10 4" Sanitary Sewer Services 14 EA 5,002 6,591 0 3,219 1,367 16,179 1,751 17,930 2,420 1,453.57 20,350.04 1,500.00 21,000.00
1 11 Flowfill Cut-off Walls 12 EA 1,719 5,040 0 1,107 470 8,336 602 8,938 1,207 845.36 10,144.33 850.00 10,200.00
Bid Schedule Totals 105,423 253,243 301,052 76,761 64,197 800,676 36,898 837,574 113,073 950,646.62 951,620.00
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Estimate For: North Shields Street Sanitary Sewer Extension $ 18.08 Cy concrete 0 Concrete mhrs 0 06-May-15
General Conditions $ 20.50 Direct manhours 3,208 Mech mhrs 04:14 PM
Prepared by: Jeffrey J. Moore Total manhours 3,914 Total Crew 7
Addenda Noted: Project Duration 14.00 Avg Crew 6
Comments Total LABOR Materials Subcontract Equipment Other Total
(Spec/Dwg) Description Quantity Unit MH MH/U Unit Total Unit Total Unit Total Unit Total Unit Total Cost
Garney Indirects
Sr. Project Manager 14.0 Wks 560.0 40.000 2,185.00 30,590 0 0 0 0 30,590
Sr. Project Manager Pickup 14.0 Wks 0.0 0.00 0 0 0 230.95 3,233 75.00 1,050 4,283
Garney Cell Service 4.0 Mos 0 0 0 0 100.00 400 400
Garney T1/Internet Service 4.0 Mos 0 0 0 0 205.00 820 820
Sanitary Facility 8.0 Mos 0 0 0 0 110.00 880 880
Temp Utilities 4.0 Mos 0 0 0 0 200.00 800 800
Drinking Water 4.0 Mos 0 0 0 0 50.00 200 200
Office Supplies 14.0 Wks 0 0 0 0 40.00 560 560
Safety\First Aid Equip 1.0 ls 0 0 0 0 801.94 802 802
Drug Tests 5.0 ea 0 0 0 0 38.00 190 190
Small Tools @ 5% Labor 1.0 Ls 0 0 0 0 4,170.08 4,170 4,170
Misc. Rental 1.0 Ls 0 0 0 0 801.94 802 802
Garney Equipment
$ 16.10 Rubber Tire Backhoe w/IT 340.0 Hrs. 0.0 0.00 0 0 0 12.33 4,192 3.08 1,048 5,240
706 32,704 0 0 7,425 12,110 52,240
BID TOTALS: MHS Labor Materials Subcontract Equipment Other TOTAL
Check 52,240
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Estimate For: North Shields Street Sanitary Sewer Extension PIPING CREW $ 18.63
Total Unit Estimate CARP CREW $ 18.08 06-May-15
Prepared by: Jeffrey J. Moore YARD PIPE CREW $ 18.05 04:14 PM
Addenda Noted: HAND WORK CREW $ 16.75
Comments Total LABOR Materials Subcontract Equipment Other Total
(Spec/Dwg) Description Quantity Unit MH MH/U Unit Total Unit Total Unit Total Unit Total Unit Total Cost
Pipe Crew 1 sh 63.0 63.000 1,445.29 1,445 0 675 675 1,381 1,381 434 434 3,935
Short Crew 1 sh 54.0 54.000 1,250.54 1,251 0 675 675 689 689 249 249 2,863
1 Mobilization & Field Overhead
General Conditions Tab 1 ls 32,704.20 32,704 0.00 0 0.00 0 7,425 7,425 12,110 12,110 52,240
Mobilize Crew & Misc. Equipment 3 sh 189.0 63.000 1,445.29 4,336 0 0 0 301 902 171 513 5,751
Mobilize 450 Excavator 4 hr 0.0 0.00 0 0 0 0 160.00 640 640
Demobilize 450 Excavator 4 hr 0.0 0.00 0 0 0 0 160.00 640 640
450 Excavator 500 Hour Service 1 ea 0.0 0.00 0 0 0 0 1,000.00 1,000 1,000
Mobilize CAT 336L (on site from Poudre) 0 hr 0.0 #DIV/0! 0 0 0 0 160.00 0 0
Mobilize JD 624 (on site from Poudre) 0 hr 0.0 #DIV/0! 0 0 0 0 120.00 0 0
Mobilize Trench Boxes & Equipment 8 hr 0.0 0.00 0 0 0 0 120.00 960 960
De-mobilize Crew & Misc. Equipment 2 sh 126.0 63.000 1,445.29 2,891 0 0 0 301 601 171 342 3,834
De-mobilize Trench Boxes & Equipment 8 hr 0.0 0.00 0 0 0 0 120.00 960 960
Mobilize CAT 336L to South Side of Poudre 2 hr 0.0 0.00 0 0 0 0 160.00 320 320
Mobilize CAT 336L to North Side of Poudre 2 hr 0.0 0.00 0 0 0 0 160.00 320 320
Mobilize Trench Boxes & Equipment to South Side 4 hr 0.0 0.00 0 0 0 0 120.00 480 480
Mobilize Trench Boxes & Equipment to North Side 4 hr 0.0 0.00 0 0 0 0 120.00 480 480
Plug 3/4" Copper x 100' 300 lf 0.0 0.00 0 5.00 1,500 0 0 0 1,500
Plug 3/4" Copper Couplings 30 ea 0.0 0.00 0 15.00 450 0 0 0 450
1 Mobilization & Field Overhead 1 LS 315 39,931 1,950 0 8,928 18,765 69,575
2 Traffic Control (By COFC)
0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 Traffic Control (By COFC) 1 LS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 Construction Survey
Alpha & Omega Quote 1 ls 0.0 0.00 0 0 0 0 4,130.00 4,130 4,130
South of Poudre River 1,700 ls 0.0 0.00 0 0 0 0 0.00 0 0
North of Poudre River 3,020 ls 0.0 0.00 0 0 0 0 0.00 0 0
3 Construction Survey 1 LS 0 0 0 0 0 4,130 4,130
4 Sediment & Erosion Control (Allowance)
Allowance 1 ls 0.0 0.00 0 0 0 0 8,800.00 8,800 8,800
4 Sediment & Erosion Control (Allowance) 1 LS 0 0 0 0 0 8,800 8,800
5 Construction Dewatering
Kelley Drill & Set Deep Wells 60 ea 0.0 0.00 0 0 4,326.78 259,607 0 0 259,607
MMM Filter Rock 900 tons 0.0 0.00 0 20.00 18,000 0 0 0 18,000
Assist Kelley Dewatering 60 ea 240.0 4.000 74.50 4,470 0 0 76.03 4,562 0 9,032
MMM Flowfill Wells 120 cy 0.0 0.00 0 84.00 10,080 0 0 0 10,080
Wagner RentsGenerator Rental, Fuel & Services 2.50 mo 0.0 0.00 0 0 0 4,194.40 10,486 5,250.00 13,125 23,611
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Estimate For: North Shields Street Sanitary Sewer Extension PIPING CREW $ 18.63
Total Unit Estimate CARP CREW $ 18.08 06-May-15
Prepared by: Jeffrey J. Moore YARD PIPE CREW $ 18.05 04:14 PM
Addenda Noted: HAND WORK CREW $ 16.75
Comments Total LABOR Materials Subcontract Equipment Other Total
(Spec/Dwg) Description Quantity Unit MH MH/U Unit Total Unit Total Unit Total Unit Total Unit Total Cost
5 Construction Dewatering 3,020 LF 240 4,470 28,080 259,607 15,048 13,125 320,330
6 21" PVC F-679 (10+00 to 39+60)
HD Supply 21" PVC F-679 Pipe 3,024 lf 0.0 0.00 0 29.50 89,208 0 0 0 89,208
HD Supply 21" PVC Cap 1 ea 0.0 0.00 0 632.75 633 0 0 0 633
HD Supply Dectotape for Sewer 3 roll 0.0 0.00 0 62.83 188 0 0 0 188
MMM Bedding 3,568 ton 0.0 0.00 0 18.77 66,977 0 0 0 66,977
Production/Shift 112 lf
Pipe Crew Install 27.00 sh 1701.0 63.000 1,445.29 39,023 0 675 18,225 1,381 37,276 434 11,722 106,246
Additional Trucking (Second Tandem) 27.00 sh 0.0 0.00 0 0 585 15,795 0 0 15,795
Utility Crossings 27 ea
Pipe Crew Add for Utility Crossings (1/2 hour/utility) 3.00 sh 189.0 63.000 1,445.29 4,336 0 675 2,025 1,381 4,142 434 1,302 11,805
6 21" PVC F-679 (10+00 to 39+60) 3,020 LF 1,890 43,359 157,007 36,045 41,417 13,025 290,852
7 60" Manholes (MH-2 through MH-13)
Colo. Precast Manhole Delivery 1 ls 0.0 0.00 0 1,500.00 1,500 0 0 0 1,500
MH-2
Colo. Precast 60" Manhole Complete (with Steps) 1.00 ea 0.0 0.00 0 3,533.61 3,534 0 0 0 3,534
MH-3
Colo. Precast 60" Manhole Complete (with Steps) 1.00 ea 0.0 0.00 0 3,842.31 3,842 0 0 0 3,842
MH-4
Colo. Precast 60" Manhole Complete (with Steps) 1.00 ea 0.0 0.00 0 3,307.32 3,307 0 0 0 3,307
MH-5
Colo. Precast 60" Manhole Complete (with Steps) 1.00 ea 0.0 0.00 0 3,149.03 3,149 0 0 0 3,149
MH-6
Colo. Precast 60" Manhole Complete (with Steps) 1.00 ea 0.0 0.00 0 2,804.05 2,804 0 0 0 2,804
MH-7
Colo. Precast 60" Manhole Complete (with Steps) 1.00 ea 0.0 0.00 0 2,792.85 2,793 0 0 0 2,793
MH-8
Colo. Precast 60" Manhole Complete (with Steps) 1.00 ea 0.0 0.00 0 2,630.22 2,630 0 0 0 2,630
MH-9
Colo. Precast 60" Manhole Complete (with Steps) 1.00 ea 0.0 0.00 0 2,605.30 2,605 0 0 0 2,605
MH-10
Colo. Precast 60" Manhole Complete (No Steps) 1.00 ea 0.0 0.00 0 3,029.30 3,029 0 0 0 3,029
MH-11
Colo. Precast 60" Manhole Complete (No Steps) 1.00 ea 0.0 0.00 0 2,654.78 2,655 0 0 0 2,655
MH-12
Colo. Precast 60" Manhole Complete (No Steps) 1.00 ea 0.0 0.00 0 3,049.52 3,050 0 0 0 3,050
MH-13
Colo. Precast 60" Manhole Complete (No Steps) 1.00 ea 0.0 0.00 0 3,923.12 3,923 0 0 0 3,923
High CountryManhole Testing 12 ea 0.0 0.00 0 0 0 0 120.00 1,440 1,440
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Estimate For: North Shields Street Sanitary Sewer Extension PIPING CREW $ 18.63
Total Unit Estimate CARP CREW $ 18.08 06-May-15
Prepared by: Jeffrey J. Moore YARD PIPE CREW $ 18.05 04:14 PM
Addenda Noted: HAND WORK CREW $ 16.75
Comments Total LABOR Materials Subcontract Equipment Other Total
(Spec/Dwg) Description Quantity Unit MH MH/U Unit Total Unit Total Unit Total Unit Total Unit Total Cost
High CountryTravel To and From 1 hr 0.0 0.00 0 0 0 0 85.00 85 85
MMM Rock for Manhole Bases 86 ton 0.0 0.00 0 18.77 1,606 0 0 0 1,606
Manhole Grout Material 12.00 ea 0.0 0.00 0 100.00 1,200 0 0 0 1,200
Short Crew Install 6.00 sh 324.0 54.000 1,250.54 7,503 0 675 4,050 805 4,828 342 2,051 18,432
7 60" Manholes (MH-2 through MH-13) 12 EA 324 7,503 41,627 4,050 4,828 3,576 61,584
8 8" Sanitary Sewer Laterals
HD Supply 8" PVC SDR35 Pipe 84 lf 0.0 0.00 0 3.85 323 0 0 0 323
HD Supply 8" PVC SDR35 Cap/Plug 2 ea 0.0 0.00 0 28.17 56 0 0 0 56
MMM Pipe Bedding 72 ton 0.0 0.00 0 18.77 1,356 0 0 0 1,356
Plug 4' x 4' Marker Posts 2 ea 0.0 0.00 0 10.00 20 0 0 0 20
Short Crew Install 0.75 sh 40.5 54.000 1,250.54 938 0 0 805 604 342 256 1,798
8 8" Sanitary Sewer Laterals 2 EA 41 938 1,756 0 604 256 3,553
9 12" Waterline Lowerings (Allowance)
Lowering #1 - w/Gate Valve & SS 0.0 #DIV/0! 0 0 0 0 0 0
HD Supply 12" C900 DR18 PVC Pipe 40 lf 0.0 0.00 0 17.50 700 0 0 0 700
HD Supply 12" Gate Valve 1 ea 0.0 0.00 0 2,286.05 2,286 0 0 0 2,286
HD Supply Boulder Valve Box Kit 1 ea 0.0 0.00 0 135.00 135 0 0 0 135
HD Supply 24" Valve Box Extensions 2 ea 0.0 0.00 0 37.80 76 0 0 0 76
HD Supply 8' Valve Stem Extension 1 ea 0.0 0.00 0 85.00 85 0 0 0 85
HD Supply 12" MJ 45 DIP Bend 4 ea 0.0 0.00 0 207.60 830 0 0 0 830
HD Supply 12" Megalugs 10 ea 0.0 0.00 0 85.86 859 0 0 0 859
HD Supply 12" Megalug Accessories l/gland 8 ea 0.0 0.00 0 20.99 168 0 0 0 168
HD Supply 12" Megalug Accessories l/gland GV 2 ea 0.0 0.00 0 24.20 48 0 0 0 48
HD Supply 12" Solid Sleeve 2 ea 0.0 0.00 0 191.40 383 0 0 0 383
HD Supply 12" Megalugs 4 ea 0.0 0.00 0 85.86 343 0 0 0 343
HD Supply 12" Megalug Accessories l/gland 4 ea 0.0 0.00 0 20.99 84 0 0 0 84
Pipe Bedding 40 ton 0.0 0.00 0 18.77 751 0 0 0 751
Short Crew Excavate & Shore - Perform Lowering 1 sh 54.0 54.000 1,250.54 1,251 0 675 675 805 805 342 342 3,072
Lowering #2 - w/A-C Adaptors
HD Supply 12" C900 DR18 PVC Pipe 40 lf 0.0 0.00 0 17.50 700 0 0 0 700
HD Supply 12" MJ 45 DIP Bend 4 ea 0.0 0.00 0 207.60 830 0 0 0 830
HD Supply 12" Megalugs 8 ea 0.0 0.00 0 85.86 687 0 0 0 687
HD Supply 12" Megalug Accessories l/gland 8 ea 0.0 0.00 0 20.99 168 0 0 0 168
HD Supply XR501 12.5" x 14.41" 2 ea 0.0 0.00 0 309.50 619 0 0 0 619
HD Supply JCM Restraint 2 ea 0.0 0.00 0 328.79 658 0 0 0 658
HD Supply 3/4" Allthread 12 ea 0.0 0.00 0 2.44 29 0 0 0 29
HD Supply 3/4" Hex Nuts 8 ea 0.0 0.00 0 0.36 3 0 0 0 3
Pipe Bedding 40 ton 0.0 0.00 0 18.77 751 0 0 0 751
Short Crew Excavate & Shore - Perform Lowering 1 sh 54.0 54.000 1,250.54 1,251 0 675 675 805 805 342 342 3,072
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Estimate For: North Shields Street Sanitary Sewer Extension PIPING CREW $ 18.63
Total Unit Estimate CARP CREW $ 18.08 06-May-15
Prepared by: Jeffrey J. Moore YARD PIPE CREW $ 18.05 04:14 PM
Addenda Noted: HAND WORK CREW $ 16.75
Comments Total LABOR Materials Subcontract Equipment Other Total
(Spec/Dwg) Description Quantity Unit MH MH/U Unit Total Unit Total Unit Total Unit Total Unit Total Cost
9 12" Waterline Lowerings (Allowance) 2 EA 108 2,501 11,193 1,350 1,609 684 17,337
10 4" Sanitary Sewer Services
HD Supply 4" PVC SDR35 Pipe 448 lf 0.0 0.00 0 1.00 448 0 0 0 448
HD Supply 21" x 4" Service Saddles 12 ea 0.0 0.00 0 132.96 1,596 0 0 0 1,596
HD Supply 4" PVC SDR35 45 12 ea 0.0 0.00 0 7.76 93 0 0 0 93
HD Supply 4" PVC SDR35 Cap/Plug 12 ea 0.0 0.00 0 5.56 67 0 0 0 67
HD Supply Dectotape for Sewer 1 roll 0.0 0.00 0 62.83 63 0 0 0 63
MMM Class 67 Pipe Bedding 224 ton 0.0 0.00 0 18.77 4,204 0 0 0 4,204
Plug 4' x 4' Marker Posts 12 ea 0.0 0.00 0 10.00 120 0 0 0 120
Short Crew Install 3/shift 4.00 sh 216.0 54.000 1,250.54 5,002 0 0 805 3,219 342 1,367 9,588
10 4" Sanitary Sewer Services 14 EA 216 5,002 6,591 0 3,219 1,367 16,179
11 Flowfill Cut-off Walls
Purchase Flowfill 60 cy 0.0 0.00 0 84.00 5,040 0 0 0 5,040
Short Crew Install 1/8 shift 1.38 sh 74.3 54.000 1,250.54 1,719 0 0 805 1,107 342 470 3,296
11 Flowfill Cut-off Walls 12 EA 74 1,719 5,040 0 1,107 470 8,336
3,208 105,423 253,243 301,052 76,761 64,197 800,676
BASE BID TOTALS : MHS Labor Materials Subcontract Equipment Other TOTAL
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Composite Crew Make-up/Summary
Pipe Crew
# Resource Manhours Wage Rate Labor Equip. Rental EOE/FOG Misc./Hauling Total
Supervision
1 Super/Pickup/Phone 1.00 $ 45.00 $ 45.00 $ 7.50 $ 3.75 $ - $ 56.25
Excavators
1 Hitachi 470 1.00 20.00 20.00 71.90 20.53 - 112.43
1 Caterpillar 336E 1.00 27.00 27.00 43.25 13.69 - 83.94
Loaders
1 3.5 cy Loader/624/938 1.00 18.00 18.00 25.75 10.27 - 54.02
Support Equipmt.
1 Trench Boxes - 5.00 - - 5.00
Misc. -
1 Tandem Truck - 75.00 75.00
Field Labor
1 Pipe Layer 1.00 15.00 15.00 15.00
1 Laborers 1.00 14.50 14.50 14.50
1 Top Man 1.00 15.00 15.00 15.00
Subtotal Hourly Labor 109.50
Add for Overtime 5.56% 9 hour shifts
6.09 6.09
Superintendent Salary 45.00
Hourly 109.50
Hourly OT Premium 6.09
Subtotal Labor 160.59
Summary: Comp Rate
Total Hourly Cost 7.00 $ 22.94 $ 160.59 $ 153.40 $ 48.24 $ 75.00 $ 437.22
Total Cost per Manhour $ 22.94 $ 21.91 $ 6.89 $ 10.71 $ 62.46
Total 9 Hr/Day Cost 63.00 1,445.29 1,380.58 434.15 675.00 3,935.02
Quantity 100
Unit Price 0.630 $ 14.45 $ 13.81 $ 4.34 $ 6.75 $ 39.35
Composite Crew Make-up/Summary
Short Crew
# Resource Manhours Wage Rate Labor Equip. Rental EOE/FOG Misc./Hauling Total
Supervision
1 Super/Pickup/Phone 1.00 $ 45.00 $ 45.00 $ 7.50 $ 3.75 $ - $ 56.25
Excavators
1 Caterpillar 336E 1.00 27.00 27.00 43.25 13.69 - 83.94
Loaders
1 3.5 cy Loader/624/938 1.00 18.00 18.00 25.75 10.27 - 54.02
Support Equipmt.
Misc. -
1 Tandem Truck - 75.00 75.00
Field Labor
1 Pipe Layer 1.00 15.00 15.00 15.00
2 Laborers 2.00 14.50 29.00 29.00
Top Man - 15.00 - -
Subtotal Hourly Labor 89.00
Add for Overtime 5.56% 9 hour shifts
4.95 4.95
Superintendent Salary 45.00
Hourly 89.00
Hourly OT Premium 4.95
Subtotal Labor 138.95
Summary: Comp Rate
Total Hourly Cost 6.00 $ 23.16 $ 138.95 $ 76.50 $ 27.71 $ 75.00 $ 318.15
Total Cost per Manhour $ 19.85 $ 10.93 $ 3.96 $ 10.71 $ 45.45
Total 9 Hr/Day Cost 54.00 1,250.54 688.50 249.35 675.00 2,863.39
Quantity 100
Unit Price 0.540 $ 12.51 $ 6.89 $ 2.49 $ 6.75 $ 28.63
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I. Personnel & Owned Equipment Rates
1. Key Personnel Compensation Rates
Compensation Rates
Design Phase Consulting Personnel Hourly Rate (L+B) Billable Hourly
Rate
COO/Principal-in-Charge: Wayne O’Brien - -
Program Manager: Jeff Moore $76 $91
Project Manager: Keith Lemaster / Gary Haas $61 $73
Scheduler/Project Engineer: In-House $41 $49
Cost Estimator: In-House $66 $79
Superintendents: Rich Trimble / Dennis Van Auken $61 $75
Sub-contractor (as required) $70 $80
Construction Phase Personnel Hourly Rate
(L)
Hourly Rate
(L+B)
Billable Hourly
Rate
Supervisory Positions - Same as Above Same as Above
Low End of Hourly Rates *$14 $19 $24
High End of Hourly Rates *$27 $37 $44
*Actual hourly rate to be used in preparing estimates if crew is identified, otherwise estimated rates will be used for each trade.
In the event that the construction phase of a project overlaps with the design phase of another project, no design
assistance costs will be charged while the active project is under construction and providing compensation.
2. Owned Equipment Rates
Because of the size of Garney’s equipment fleet we have tremendous negotiation power and are able to secure
very lucrative three to four year leases on excavators and loaders. Our equipment is all late model, reliable
machinery that is well cared for and kept in excellent condition. The following rental rates are used for estimating
for company owned and long term leased equipment:
Equipment Rates
Description Bare Hourly Rate (E) Hourly Rate w/ Fuel,
Oil & Grease (E+O) Billable Hourly Rate
Cat 349 Excavator $55 $72 $86
Cat 336 Excavator w/Compaction
Wheel $43 $57 $68
Cat 329 Excavator w/Compaction
Wheel $26 $36 $43
Cat 966/John Deere 744 $46 $61 $73
Cat 950/John Deere 644 $31 $43 $52
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Equipment Rates
Description Bare Hourly Rate (E) Hourly Rate w/ Fuel,
Oil & Grease (E+O) Billable Hourly Rate
Cat 938/John Deere 624 $26 $36 $43
Cat 420/John Deere 310 Rubber Tire
Loader $13 $18 $22
¾ Ton Pickup $8 $11 $14
Garney’s fleet is mainly made up of excavators, loaders and rubber tire backhoes. Although we have cranes in our
fleet, we typically outsource crane rental since most utility work does not require a crane to be on site long term.
Compactors, generators, and air compressors are typically rented locally on an as-needed basis.
3. Small Tools & Supplies Coverage
Small tools and supplies have historically had a close tie to the labor expended on a project. Garney allows for
approximately 5% of the cost of labor to be set aside as a budget item for small tools and supplies. Items covered
by this include carbide and diamond blades, spray paint, hand tools, small electric and gasoline powered tools,
chokers and slings, gloves, etc.
If a special tool or piece of equipment is required for a particular project, we include the cost or a prorated portion
of the cost for obtaining it in the estimate and bill that cost against the specific project. Garney has purchased
many different tools and pieces of equipment for the City of Fort Collins’ projects that are reused time and time
again on subsequent projects. Once a purchase is made the only costs charged on future projects are the costs of
maintaining the tool or piece of equipment. This applies specifically to items such as pipe lasers, levels, transits,
pipe tuggers, trench boxes, etc.
J. Financial Statement (Confidential)
The City of Fort Collins needs a contractor that is financially strong. Garney meets this need. Having been in
business since 1961, we have built a solid financial foundation that is rare in this industry. Our banking and
bonding relationships are solid. These relationships allow Garney to be a single source contractor for our clients
on projects of any size. Feel free to contact our banking reference more information on Garney’s credit rankings
and financial background. Refer to the separate email file for Garney’s banking reference and audited financial
statement.
K. Bonding Company
Refer below for company information for Garney’s bonding agent, Thomas McGee, L.C., and the following page for
the bonding letter.
Thomas McGee, L.C.
920 Main, Suite 1700 Kansas City, MO 64141
Contact: Douglas Joyce (Surety Manager)
Phone: (816) 842-4800 Fax: (816) 472-5018
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L. Construction Sequencing and Scheduling
1. Software
Short Term Scheduling - Garney uses a 3 Week Look-Ahead schedule to plan in further detail on a weekly basis.
The 3 Week Look-Ahead schedule is based on the overall project schedule, but has more detail to show the
coordination with other trades, residents and businesses, traffic control, and all external factors that dictate the
timing of certain activities.
3-Week Look Ahead Schedule April May
Activity Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Location Description 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
North Shields Street Sanitary Sewer Extension
Pipe 21" PVC Pipe Sta 21+34 to 25+17 (353 lf)
Manhole 72" Manhole MH-7 @ Sta 25+17
Dewatering Relocate Dewatering Discharge to MH #6
Services 4" Service @ 23+00 West (Added to Scope)
Lateral 8" Lateral at Sta 25+17 Harris Drive West (60 lf)
Services 4" Service @ 24+34 East (Added to Scope)
Services 4" Service @ 24+78 East
Pipe 21" PVC Pipe Sta 25+17 to 30+17(500 lf)
Duran No Main Line or Lateral Work Due to Bridge Girder Deliveries
Misc. Clean-up/Grout Manholes
Manhole 72" Manhole MH-8 @ Sta 30+17
Dewatering Relocate Dewatering Discharge to MH #7
Services 4" Service @ 25+26 East
Services 4" Service @ 26+31 East
Services 4" Service @ 26+91 East
Services 4" Service @ 27+67 East
Services 4" Service @ 28+57 East
Coordination Items
4/28/2015
Long Term Scheduling - Garney’s proposed staff uses Microsoft Project 2013 to create sophisticated and easy to
follow schedules. This software fits the civil work well since it is typically linear and it has the level of detail needed
for multiple task coordination. Garney receives feedback from its sub-contractors to create time frames for which
they will perform their scopes of work. Project materials and special equipment are identified to show lead times
and overall usage. An sample portion of the typical overall project schedule is shown below. .
2. Development and Maintenance
Early in the design phase, the project’s schedule will be created to identify the design tasks and the identifiable
construction tasks. As design progresses, the design tasks are updated to show real time progress and changed to
reflect the actual design effort. As the design further defines the construction requirements, construction tasks are
added and/or modified to reflect the current level of design.
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The design portion of the schedule lists various summary tasks including alternative selection, preliminary design,
and final design. Under these summary task design activities, design meetings, Federal and State level permitting,
agreements with external entities, easement and right-of-way procurement, and construction document
preparation are all identified and listed as activities.
The APDS contract award procedure is spelled out by activity to accurately allow enough time for each work
order to be reconciled with the Independent Cost Estimator, negotiated with the City, and awarded prior to
construction. Multiple APDS award procedures are anticipated on projects that warrant multiple work orders.
Design and construction tasks are listed in a sequential order and summary tasks are used so that the project can
be viewed in simple terms or in a detailed manner. All known constraints are identified and linked to the activities
they drive. Our schedules will clearly show the logic that drives each task’s sequence and tasks are typically color
coded in accordance with the Utility Notification Center of Colorado’s color coding scheme.
Construction scheduling identifies critical / long lead item procurement, construction meetings, utility relocations
and construction tasks that are logically arranged under summary tasks. Construction activities such as earthwork,
structural concrete work, pipe installation, curb / gutter and sidewalk replacement, and asphalt paving and
seeding are assigned durations that are based on accurate estimates of the required quantities. Equipment
selection, crew size, and number of crews are applied against known production rates. The schedule is then
resource leveled to efficiently utilize the labor and equipment resources throughout the project.
3. Update Frequency
Garney updates schedules on a near daily basis so they are a true reflection of the project’s status. Our schedules
are living documents that evolve as the project is designed and constructed. Activities are added to identity
weather delays and other specific delays that affect progress, and are updated to reflect actual production. Our
schedules are also adjusted to show gains or losses in future construction items bases on actual production rates.
Our schedule recovery techniques are driven by the milestones and/or the overall completion date, the nature
and timing of the schedule slippage, and the design, procurement, and construction status the project has at any
given point in time. We then optimize areas where work can be performed concurrently to expedite construction.
Another strategy to recover schedule slippage is adding more shifts or crews and performing work under
extended work hours that may include weekend work. As a construction company with substantial resources
locally and nationally, we are able to bring on additional personnel and equipment as necessary to ensure project
success.
4. Meeting Fast Tracked Schedules and Deadlines
Garney understands that projects need to be accelerated to meet real time deadlines and is willing to plan and
execute fast track schedules to meet these established deadlines. With advanced planning we can accommodate
the City’s needs by bringing in additional crews and equipment. The project will be logically divided up so each
crew is working efficiently on its own scope of work to accelerate the project. A careful analysis of how much
overtime is needed to meet the schedule will be made and monitored to ensure that the overtime work is being
performed efficiently. Garney has stepped up to numerous scheduling challenges across the nation and is a
known performer.
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M. Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC)
Garney believes that construction quality is proactively planned and constructed into the project. Our project
team will be responsible for developing and implementing the project specific quality program on an as-needed
basis. The plan will be further refined to include the owner and engineer’s input and will incorporate required
inspection and testing requirements. We understand the importance of quality in each project, therefore, each
detail of the work will be properly planned, coordinated, inspected, and successfully executed by Garney staff. As a
part of the program, all work activities are reviewed and a quality checklist is completed prior to mobilization.
Our focus for achieving a minimal punch list will be based on the quality program developed for the project. This
quality program supplements traditional “inspect and correct” quality programs. The program incorporates quality
planning into all activities in the same manner safety is planned into all activities. Quality control meetings will
be held with labor supervisors, each sub-contractor and major material supplier immediately after the applicable
subcontract or purchase order is awarded. Depending on the project, the meeting may focus on checklist
development, quality of installation, mockups, acceptance of delivery, schedules, coordination between trades,
and review of testing and final approval requirements.
N. Reference Letters
Refer to the Appendix for recent reference letters from clients of similar work for the following contacts:
Reference Contact List
Client Company Contact Similar Project Name
North Weld County Water
District
Eric Larson, P.E.
(970) 215-2564
West Vine Basin Outfall Channel Water
Transmission Line Relocation
NEWT Phase I Waterline Transmission Pipeline
NEWT Phase II Waterline Transmission Pipeline
Development Services, Inc. Al Watson - (719) 492-0310 Sundance Water Project
East Larimer County Water
District
Randy Siddens
(970) 493-2044
NEWT Phase I Waterline Transmission Pipeline
NEWT Phase II Waterline Transmission Pipeline
Colorado Springs Utilities Brian Whitehead, PMP
(719) 668-8261
Southern Deliver System Finished Water 3
Project
Colorado Springs Utilities Joseph Rasmussen, P.E.
(719) 668-4173
Southern Deliver System Pueblo Dam
Connection 1B
Cheyenne Board of Public
Utilities Jack Scott - (307) 637-6471 Southern Water Transmission Main Phase III
Pitzrick & Associates Jerry Pitzrick Facilitation of many partnering sessions
O. Exceptions to the Agreement
Garney takes no exceptions to the Agreement or the EJCDC documents.
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P. Sustainability / TBL Methodology
Garney’s equipment fleet is comprised of machines
manufactured by Caterpillar and John Deere. These machines
are all late model and meet EPA Tier III, Tier IV Interim, or Tier
IV Final emissions regulations. All machines are equipped
with long-life coolants and lubricants, and thus use extended
service intervals minimizing the quantity of waste oils.
Over the years Garney has purchased a wide variety of
temporary items that have been used time after time on
various projects. An example of this recycling is the orange
safety fence and tee-posts for temporary fencing. We have
several thousand feet of safety fence and hundreds of t-posts
that have been carefully stored and used routinely without
any additional charge for materials since they were originally
purchased years ago, still benefiting the City on nearly every project.
Garney had the foresight in the year 2000 to build a modular deck for its office trailer facility which has been
moved and assembled at five different locations over the years. With occasional deck board replacement, the deck
is still viable and used every day. The original office trailer is still in use today and serves as the conference room for
design and construction meetings, and also serves as Garney’s home base in Fort Collins.
We have accumulated a variety of reusable items including valve boxes and covers, and manhole rings and covers
that are often incorporated into projects in lieu of being hauled away or scrapped. We have leftover pipe from
past projects that has been used for emergency repairs and is often used for temporary water diversions and for
dewatering sumps.
Our office is virtually paperless and our communications, progress billings, document execution and handling are
all performed electronically. By hosting a SharePoint website that is both general and project specific we facilitate
the storage and transmission of design and construction documents electronically. Meeting agendas / handouts
and delivery tickets make up the majority of actual paper we keep and file for each project.
Garney understands the importance of being an environmentally friendly contractor and strives to operate under
CDPH&E Stormwater and Construction Permits recognizing the importance of clean water. After all, Garney’s
namesake is “Advancing Water.” We construct facilities to store it, treat it and transmit it.
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Q. Additional Info
When dealing with Garney’s staff, you will
be dealing with employee-owners that
take pride in their work. When making the
decisions that come before us each day,
we will put at the forefront our corporate
philosophies of Integrity, Win / Win, and
Excellence is the Standard. You will be
dealing with people who make decisions
with the future in mind and not decisions
based upon an immediate gain. As a 100%
employee owned company, we all have a
vested interest in providing outstanding
customer service.
Garney has proposed to the City to
perform work on numerous projects on a
cost plus basis. The APDS system strives
to eliminate or reduce risk. By performing
work on a cost plus basis the risk is further
reduced which allows us to prepare the
most realistic cost estimates for each
project. Performing the work on a cost plus basis also allows the project team to make decisions on the fly and
implement changes without delaying work, allowing the project to proceed efficiently while reducing cost.
Garney has a long track record of completing projects on time and under budget. Our overall performance is
marked by the fact that all of our cost plus based projects combined an average of 91% of the original contract
value. We are pleased to offer significant savings to the City where possible, and recognize that the more savings
we can provide equates to the more we can serve the City.
The scope of services for this work program has been the mainstay of Garney’s core business since our
incorporation in 1961. Over the past 15 years, we have successfully performed on over 70 similar projects for the
City of Fort Collins alone. The personal relationships that this hand-selected project team has created over time
with individuals within the City’s staff is one of our most distinguishing factors from our competition. Wayne, Jeff,
Keith, Gary, Rich, and Dennis all understand the importance of relationships with people rather than firms because
people are who make projects successful.
this while building systems that provide clean water for our com
100% employee owned - this is the Garney formula.
SAFETY
QUALITY
PROFITABILITY
SERVICE TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND THE COMMUNITY
ALLOW ALL EMPLOYEE-OWNERS TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL
JOB SECURITY AND ESOP PERPETUATION
OWNERSHIP. OPPORTUNITY. RETIREMENT SECURITY.
INTEGRITY IS THE SHORTEST PATH TO SUCCESS
WIN / WIN
EXCELLENCE IS THE STANDARD
100% EMPLOYEE OWNED
GOALS
PHILOSOPHIES
May 1, 2015
To Whom It May Concern:
Re: Letter of Recommendation for Garney Construction
Dear Sir or Madam:
Since I have been the District Engineer for North Weld County Water District, I have had the
opportunity to have Garney Construction complete two large diameter waterline projects
across north Fort Collins. Both of these projects were completed on time and at or under
budget. Both of these projects were managed by the “Fort Collins” team, either Gary Haas or
Jeff Moore.
Garney works very efficiently at constructing projects, which ultimately reflects in the project
schedule and budget. They step up to the challenge of completing the details at the end of the
project so that the private property owners impacted by the project are pleased with the
project restoration. They conduct business in a professional and ethical manner. I would not
hesitate to hire them again for any of my future waterline projects.
Sincerely,
Eric A. Larson, P.E.
District Engineer
North Weld County Water District
ericl@nwcwd.org
970-215-2564 (cell)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CHARLES ACHZIGER
GENE STILLE
GARY SIMPSON
TODD BEAN
ROBERT ARNBRECHT
NORTH WELD COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
32825 CR 39 • LUCERNE , CO 80646
RICK PICKARD, DISTRICT MANAGER
P.O. BOX 56 • BUS: (970) 356-3020 • FAX: (970) 395-0997
WWW.NWCWD.ORG • EMAIL: WATER@NWCWD.ORG
Board of Public Utilities
Cheyenne Water and Sewer Department
2416 Snyder Avenue Phone (307) 637-0854
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001 Fax (307) 637-7672
April 30, 2015
To whom it may concern:
Garney Construction recently completed a large potable water pipeline project for the
BOPU, the Southern Water Transmission Main Phase III project. This is the third large
transmission main project that Garney completed for which I was the Project Manager.
From beginning to end, Garney demonstrated a professional attitude and a commitment
to service on all three projects.
The most recent crew, led by Curtis Hefley and Jarrod Weber, was efficient, dedicated,
and ensured that the project was finished on time and under budget. Their attention to
detail and clear communication throughout construction allowed the project to run very
smoothly and proved to be a very positive experience for all involved. When design
issues or conflicts occurred, Garney was always able to provide valuable and beneficial
assistance to resolve the issues.
I have been extremely pleased with the quality of workmanship Garney has exhibited on
all three projects. I would not hesitate to refer them to other organizations, and I look
forward to working with them on any future BOPU projects.
Jack Scott
Construction Project Coordinator
RFP 8106 Utility Infrastructure Construction Services for Water, WW, & Stormwater Facilities CIP Page 13 of 108
EXHIBIT A
PROPOSAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Consultant hereby acknowledges receipt of the City of Fort Collins Utilities’ Request for
Proposal and acknowledges that it has read and agrees to be fully bound by all of the terms,
conditions and other provisions set forth in the RFP. Additionally, the Consultant hereby makes
the following representations to Utilities:
a. All of the statements and representations made in this proposal are true to the best of
the Consultant’s knowledge and belief.
b. The Consultant has obtained all necessary authorizations and approvals that will enable
the Consultant to commit to the terms provided in this proposal.
c. This proposal is a firm and binding offer, for a period of 180 days from the date hereof.
d. I further agree that the method of award is acceptable to my company.
e. I also agree to complete the proposed Agreements with the City of Fort Collins within 30
days of notice of award.
f. If contract is not completed and signed within 30 days, City reserves the right to cancel
and award to the next highest rated firm.
g. I acknowledge receipt of addenda.
Consultant Firm Name:
Physical Address:
Remit to Address:
Phone:
Authorized Agent of Firm Name:
Signature of Authorized Agent:
Primary Contact for Project:
Title: Email Address:
Phone: Cell Phone:
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References
Owen Randall
City of Fort Collins
Ph: (970) 221-6089
Don Silar
Stantec
Ph: (970) 482-5922
Brad Anderson
Anderson Consulting
Engineers
Ph: (970) 226-6265
• OSHA 10 Hour Instructor
• American Red Cross First Aid/CPR
Instructor
• FMI Leadership Institute
• OSHA 502
• Certified Mobile Crane
References
Tony Medina
CH2M Hill
Ph: (303) 431-2471
Michel Findley
EOD Technologies
Ph: (865) 250-9325
Jeff Citrone
LT Environmental
Ph: (303) 433-9788
• OSHA Supervisor Training
• AGC American Augers, Inc.
Horizontal Boring Operators Training
• Erosion Control Certification Training
• Cheyenne, WY General Building
Construction Class A License Holder
References
Owen Randall
City of Fort Collins
Ph: (970) 221-6809
Don Silar
Stantec
Ph: (970) 482-5922
Andrea Faucett
Ayres & Associates
Ph: (970) 223-5556