HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESPONSE - RFP - 8226 ARTHUR DITCH MASTER PLANNING & ALTERNATIVE ANALYSISCover Letter
165 South Union Boulevard, Suite 200 | Lakewood, Colorado 80228
Office: 720-514-1100 | Fax: 720-514-1120
February 3, 2016
Dean Klingner, Manager of Capital Projects/City Engineer
Kyle Lambrecht, Civil Engineer
City of Fort Collins, Purchasing Division
215 N Mason Street, 2nd Floor
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522
Re: Proposal 8226, Arthur Ditch Master Planning & Alternatives Analysis
Dear Mr. Klingner, Mr. Lambrecht, and Members of the Selection Committee:
Michael Baker International, Inc. (Michael Baker) is pleased to submit our
qualifications for the City of Fort Collins (the City) Arthur Ditch Master Planning &
Alternatives Analysis (the Project). The Michael Baker Team is confident that you
will find us exceptionally qualified to partner with you and to perform the services
you have requested for this project. We have extensive, direct experience with the
City on the Arthur Ditch in a variety of capacities, and proven master planning and
alternatives analyses expertise necessary for this type of project.
This Project presents an interesting and unique challenge. Built in the 1930s, the
buried section of the Arthur Ditch (the Ditch) travels under both public roads and
private properties. The responsibilities of inspection, maintenance, and replacement
of these private sections were not established at the time of construction, nor have
they been established since. The structural condition of the Ditch in these private
property sections is not known (although evidence suggests the condition is poor),
which puts the City at risk as failures occur. It is critical that a Master Plan be
developed for replacement of the Ditch including long- and short-term options.
Through our work with the City, we have extensive familiarity with the Arthur Ditch
and its issues. Our Team brings a strong understanding of the challenges associated
with this project and provides the City with a distinct advantage in time and cost
savings.
You will recognize many members of our Team from our previous engineering projects with the City. We also have experienced in-house
planners on the Team who bring project alternative analysis and master planning expertise to this project, as well as seasoned experience
with public and stakeholder coordination and outreach. We have the necessary expertise, resources and staff availability to begin work
immediately.
We recognize that this project has a short turnaround, and additional tasks may be needed to support the long-term desired outcomes.
We embrace the opportunity to provide our services for this project and stand ready to provide next-steps for the process. Thank you for
your consideration, and we look forward to continuing to serve the City.
We acknowledge that we have received and reviewed Addendum No. 1 issued for this RFP. Project Manager David Nemovitz, PE
will be your primary point of contact should you have any questions. He can be reached by telephone at 720-479-3176 or by email at
dnemovitz@mbakerintl.com.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Dave Jula, PE David Nemovitz, PE
Vice President Project Manager
The Michael Baker Team provides
the City with:
Familiarity with Arthur Ditch’s
existing issues from our on-call
contract: through our detailed
structural inspections for all City-
owned sections, as well as several
culvert retrofit and replacement
design projects.
Preparation of scoping report for
the City regarding framework for
master planning studies to
evaluate the Arthur Ditch.
Local and national master planning
water and utilities experience.
In-house staff with the disciplines
1. Project Understanding
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1. PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
The Michael Baker Team has comprehensive knowledge of the Arthur Ditch system through a strong resume of
past experience and collaboration with the City, particularly relating to the challenges of this project.
The City of Fort Collins (the City) Irrigation Canal or Town Ditch, also known as the Arthur
Ditch, was buried in the 1930’s by the City in response to community pressure. Michael Baker
International, Inc. (Michael Baker) understands the following regarding the Arthur Ditch:
• There is a lack of written agreement to support who would maintain the Ditch after it
was buried in a concrete box culvert with a floating bottom slab (CBC) in 1933 – neither
the City nor Ditch Company (Arthur Irrigation Company) has an agreement in place.
• The Arthur Ditch CBC runs underground for approximately 1.3 miles and is located
just beneath the ground/roadway surface; the top of the CBC is often times exposed.
• Portions of the CBC that pass beneath City owned roadways are currently inspected
and maintained by the City. The remaining portions of the CBC are not inspected nor
maintained by the City.
• There are 28 total City maintained structures:
o 9 structures have been replaced, 2-3 others are planned for replacement.
o Total length of City maintained structures = 2,149 ft, approximate total length of
buried structure within project limits = 7,300 ft (1.4 mi).
o 30% of the structures are currently inspected and maintained, 70% of structures
are not currently inspected or maintained (non-City-maintained).
• Arthur Ditch runs through 67 properties by prescriptive easement – not shown on
deeds or property ownership maps. The area is predominately residential,
especially north of W. Magnolia Street to Wood Street. The Ditch runs under
area businesses and also the Mulberry Pool parking lot as it runs south and
east of W. Magnolia and S. Whitcomb Streets towards the Colorado State
University (CSU) campus. The Ditch daylights south of W. Plum Street on the
CSU campus and continues south.
• Leakage issues may benefit (providing mature trees and lawns with water) or
damage properties (cause marshy areas or sink holes). As time passes the
concern for damage to properties increases.
• The City owns 44% of Arthur Ditch water rights.
• Arthur Ditch originates with the Poudre River where the maximum decree flow is approximately 80 cfs. Ultimately, the Arthur Ditch
feeds the Parkwood and Sherwood Reservoirs via the Sherwood Lateral.
• Storm drains also supplement the Ditch at occasional locations.
• As a part of the City’s Bridge Inspection Program, Michael Baker has maintained an inventory and supported the inspection
program for the public crossings associated with the Arthur Ditch. In the last ten years, a substantial number of these have been
rated as structurally deficient, there have been a few locations with minor failures (see Arthur Ditch Structures table on page 3 for
more information), and approximately nine (9) have been replaced or are currently being replaced at a cost of close to $1 million
each.
• Key project decision makers form a three-way triangle between City Engineering, City Water Resources & Treatment Services
and the Arthur Irrigation Company (Arthur Irrigation). Additional important stakeholders include the City attorney, private property
owners along the project and Ditch shareholders.
• The City is investigating the creation of a broad master plan for Fort Collins Ditch and reservoir companies due to the water supply
impacts and also City objectives regarding sense of place and outdoor environment in the community (Carol Webb, Water
Resources and Treatment Operations Manager, is taking a lead role).
Emerging problems causing the City to undertake this project include concerns that:
• The portion of the Ditch under private property creates a substantial unfunded liability and a public safety hazard.
• Private property owners may not be aware that the Ditch runs under their property nor what their potential responsibilities are.
History. In 1929, 700 Fort
Collins business people and
property owners signed a
petition to the City council
urging that the water running
through the Town Ditch
(otherwise known as the Arthur
Ditch) be removed to another
Ditch that did not flow right
through residential
neighborhoods of the City. In
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• The eventual replacement of the entire Ditch in its current location may not be cost effective and/or the best long-term alternative.
• Individual City-maintained crossings are being replaced without a unified Master Plan with buy-in from all Ditch stakeholders.
Michael Baker has in-depth knowledge of the existing conditions that will inform the master planning effort:
• Typical findings from current inspections reveal that the top slab is the primary failing element, with damage including: severe
concrete cracking and spalling, significant efflorescence, and exposed or missing rebar.
• There is speculation that sections under the private property may not have as much deterioration as roadway sections due to the
lack of cyclical vehicular loading. However, the limited inspections performed on these private sections contradict this assessment.
• The following table is a representation of the type of information that our team has readily available and brings to this project.
Bridge
Network
Structure ID
Bridge Name Date
Constructed
Inventory
Rating
Length of
Culvert
Est. Replacement
Cost (Structure
Only)
Est. Project
Cost (Total)
Phasing Notes
15 CANY-MULB-F 1/1/2015 36 175.0 ft $180,000 $540,000 Parking Lot
16 CANY-S-MULB 1/1/2015 36 60.0 ft $104,760 $314,280 Reasonable Detour Available
19 CHRY-GRNT 1/12/1950 32.7 51.0 ft $75,000 $225,000 Reasonable Detour Available
20 CHRY-SYCM-A 1/12/1950 24.5 25.0 ft $165,000 $495,000 Alleyway
70 FCLAPT-0.0-WHTM 1/1/2013 41.5 70.0 ft $202,176 $606,528 Reasonable Detour Available
111 FCSHWD-0.0-MULB 1/1/2005 36 240.0 ft $178,848 $536,544 No Reasonable Detour Available
125 FCWHTM-0.0-MGNL 1/1/2010 59.3 157.0 ft $393,984 $1,181,952 Reasonable Detour Available
138 GRNT-S-MAP 1/12/1950 32.7 74.0 ft $162,000 $486,000 Reasonable Detour Available
156 LAKE-W-CNTR 1/17/1970 32.7 55.0 ft $153,000 $459,000 Reasonable Detour Available
175 LOOM-MAP 1/12/1950 32.7 51.0 ft $75,000 $225,000 Reasonable Detour Available
176 LOOM-MAP-A 1/12/1950 24.5 25.0 ft $227,448 $682,344 Alleyway
178 LRL-MLD 1/12/1950 48.1 62.0 ft $75,000 $225,000 No Reasonable Detour Available
179 LRL-MYRT-A 1/12/1950 24.5 25.0 ft $99,000 $297,000 Alleyway
181 MAP-LOOM 1/12/1950 32.7 93.0 ft $75,000 $225,000 Reasonable Detour Available
182 MAP-W-GRNT-A 1/12/1950 32.7 25.0 ft $75,000 $225,000 Alleyway
183 MAP-WHTM-A 1/12/1950 24.5 25.0 ft $90,000 $270,000 Alleyway
190 MGNL-OLIV-A 1/12/1950 32.7 25.0 ft $83,160 $249,480 Alleyway
193 MLD-S-LRL-A 1/8/1935 24.5 25.0 ft $156,000 $468,000 Alleyway
198 MTN-W-WHTM 1/15/1960 32.7 100.0 ft $405,000 $1,215,000 Reasonable Detour Available
200 MYRT-W-SHWD 1/12/1950 32.7 62.0 ft $75,000 $225,000 Reasonable Detour Available
201 OAK-MTN-A 1/1/2014 32.7 25.0 ft $108,000 $324,000 Alleyway
203 OAK-WHTM 1/15/1960 7.4 260.0 ft $75,000 $225,000 Reasonable Detour Available
204 OLIV-OAK-A 1/12/1950 24.5 25.0 ft $216,000 $648,000 Alleyway
205 OLIV-W-LOOM 1/1/2016 7.4 72.0 ft $282,000 $846,000 Reasonable Detour Available
217 PRST-W-CTRE 1/17/1970 32.7 115.0 ft $87,000 $261,000 No Reasonable Detour Available
235 SHWD-S-MYRT-A 1/28/2012 32.7 25.0 ft $72,000 $216,000 Alleyway
276 WHTM-S-LAPT-A 1/12/1950 24.5 25.0 ft $90,000 $270,000 Alleyway
278 WOOD-S-SYCM 1/1/2015 18.1 177.0 ft $108,000 $324,000 Reasonable Detour Available
ARTHUR DITCH STRUCTURES (CITY-MAINTAINED)
General Service Life & Evaluation
Parameters
Other Factors to Consider
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TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE (TBL) PHILOSOPHY
Michael Baker demonstrates our commitment to sustainability and the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) for this
project as well as our day-to-day operations as summarized below. The foundation for the project is built
upon the TBL philosophy that promotes the core principle of sustainability through the consideration of
social, economic, and environmental impacts/factors the project will have on the community as a whole.
The Arthur Ditch Master Planning and Alternatives Analysis will include these factors:
Social – Communities/Neighborhoods/People serve as the backbone in creating a vested
interest for any project. The Michael Baker Team understands the need to coordinate with the property owners and the
Ditch company stakeholders. We recognize that project goals need to mesh with homeowners and Ditch company
shareholders. Social outcomes sought in the delivery of this project include:
• Public safety improvements associated with the Arthur Ditch.
• Preservation of the historical and cultural qualities of these original and historic
Fort Collins neighborhoods and CSU.
• Maintenance of neighborhood aesthetics (including mature trees) that support
the culture and character of the community.
• Minimizing short-term construction impacts through the execution of safe,
efficient and phased traffic control plans.
Economic – Michael Baker understands what it takes to bring groups
with varying interests together to achieve lasting value for this project.
By aligning existing neighborhood and Ditch stakeholder interests with
long range master plans for ditches across Fort Collins, the following
goals will be achieved on this project and the City:
• Identify alternatives to support the existing short-term and long-term goals to
reduce liability and improve community safety.
• Identify cost effective solutions to reduce future liability and maintenance.
Environment – Michael Baker is a recognized leader in the application
of cost-effective, environmentally conscious solutions for its projects
through engineering sustainable solutions that conserve our planet’s
resources throughout the full course of their life-cycle. Our engineering
solutions will focus on achieving the following environmental goals:
• Minimizing impacts to the existing historic neighborhoods through non-invasive
design solutions.
• Preservation of historic residential features while recognizing that the Ditch itself has probably has lost its National Register historic
significance once it was buried in the 1930’s, except for purposes of data recovery under Criterion D.
• Recognition that the historic context of the Ditch and the neighborhood is a story worth telling.
Sustainability is the lens through which Michael Baker focuses and applies innovative
solutions that return the highest value to society and our clients. It reflects opportunity
to apply critical thinking to today’s engineering, planning and environmental problems.
It is the outcome of our approach to doing business. Our day-to-day internal “green
focus” includes a treading lightly approach to reducing our footprint. Through this
program, we continue to: collect recyclables (such as empty toner cartridges,
fluorescent bulbs, batteries and paper), reduce paper usage, use scanning processes
to reduce storage of hardcopy documents, collect office energy usage data, use electronic media rather than paper copies, discontinued
use of styrofoam and disposable cups (each office has ceramic mugs), and establish local office Green Teams.
“Underground pipes and culverts are
not visible and thus cannot convey
historical significance; they can have
integrity only under criterion D.”
Historic Context for Irrigation and
water Supply Ditches and Canals in
Colorado, Michael Holleran, 2005)
Michael Baker understands the
core principles of the TBL and has
employed their use on several of our
projects.
Wood Street Arthur Ditch Project
Michael Baker performed an in-depth
analysis of construction/traffic
phasing, detour routes, and utility
2. Approach
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2. APPROACH
The Michael Baker Team has experience with master planning, inventory and mapping, alternatives analysis and
outreach that will allow us to add value to the City’s Scope of Work for the project.
The Michael Baker Team has the expertise and experience for this project:
• David Nemovitz, Joanna Morsicato, Kevin Doyle and members of the
Michael Baker Team bring an understanding of irrigation ditches and
water resources in Colorado, including legal rights and practices of ditch
companies and engineering concepts related to ditch facility design
(hydrology, hydraulics, structural engineering, water utility engineering,
etc.).
• We have developed creative, feasible, innovative, cost-effective water
utility infrastructure corridor or master plans. Our Team’s water resources
staff, Kevin Doyle and Andrew Friend, have multi-project master planning
experience on underground issues with water utilities from projects for the
Urban Drainage and Flood Control District in the Denver Metro area and
across the state.
• Our inspection and survey Team, led by John Zuleger, knows the Arthur
Ditch and has national level expertise in finding solutions to survey in tight
places.
• Michael Baker has the design and construction issue experience related to construction in established, older, developed urban
areas.
• Michael Baker, in collaboration with the City, prepared a project scoping report regarding framework for master planning studies
to evaluate the Arthur Ditch.
• Michael Baker will be available to support the City’s internal efforts as needed. Our Team understands the City’s extensive
experience and concerns with the Arthur Ditch through its years of joint ownership and coordinated projects. And, we expect to
work with the City Attorney to clarify issues such as water rights and associated liabilities/responsibilities between the City and
the Ditch Company.
• Our Project Manager, David Nemovitz, and Alternatives Analysis and Planning Lead, Joanna Morsicato, both bring irrigation
ditch and public outreach expertise to the project.
As demonstrated in our staffing and Team member resumes, the Michael Baker Team has worked on numerous master plans and
understands the challenges associated with master planning projects along with keys to success. Although all master plans generally
follow the same process, no two master plans are the same. The key to success with any master plan is the ability to shape the process
to match client needs.
MASTER PLANNING PROCESS
The following discussion outlines our overall approach to delivering this project and is based upon the City’s proposed scope of work.
Project Kick-Off, Management and Quality Control
Kick-Off Meeting
The key to getting the project off to a strong start and keeping the progress moving in the right direction is by having a tight handle on
expectations and a good work plan. At the outset of the project, Michael Baker will facilitate a kick-off meeting with the City and appropriate
stakeholders to establish project goals and desired outcomes. From this meeting, the project tasks (described below) will be refined and
carried-out.
Project Management and Quality Control
Effective project management is critical to the success of the Arthur Ditch Master Plan project. Michael Baker recognizes the importance
of providing clear and consistent communication and coordination with the City; ensuring on-time delivery, monitoring cost controls and
West Toll Gate Creek- an integrated master plan that addresses
flood conveyance, runoff volume, water quality, channel stability,
and environmental considerations
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providing quality services by adhering to established standards and successfully meeting the City’s objectives for this master planning
project. Our project manager, David Nemovitz is thoroughly versed in all aspects of project delivery.
Michael Baker’s corporate approach to project management is to improve project performance through project delivery excellence by
use of our project management manual referred to as “Project Management – The Baker Way.” Through better organization, tools and
methods to monitor budgets, an emphasis on communication, and a structured approach to delivering quality, The Baker Way clearly
provides considerable value to our clients. From a project perspective, we recognize that the keys to success will hinge on organization
– organization of data, of schedule, and most importantly of coordination with numerous stakeholders and affected members of the
community.
Data Collection for Existing Arthur Ditch: Wood to Laurel Street
Surveying and Mapping of Arthur Ditch
One of the primary elements of the data collection process will be to assess the structural condition of
existing Ditch and determine the physical location of the structure. That said, we recognize that the
budget limitations will preclude in-depth surveying and mapping of the Ditch at this time. Our team will
utilize our previous inspection history along with GIS data and additional localized spot inspections to
support the master planning effort.
Specifically, Michael Baker will provide mapping and conditional assessment utilizing the best available
data at this early phase of the project. The mapping will be based on existing inspections and inventory
data together with property ownership mapping available from the City. We expect to identify the Ditch
by various segments and structure information to support the Master Planning/Alternatives Analysis
process. Conditional assessments will be provided for non-inspected (private property) segments.
Michael Baker will provide representative impacted property & infrastructure details for five (5) private property parcels identified early in
the project and for which partial information is available based on prior Ditch inspections or projects. This will support the conditional
assessment process. We also acknowledge that storm drains are connected to the Ditch; these will be identified and mapped as part of
this work task. A set of GIS overlays will allow us to name/identify Ditch segments and associated public or private ownership information.
Information will include notation for areas where survey is not available to date. This level of information is adequate to perform this high-
level assessment of the Ditch.
Our team members will compile and synthesize all existing data related to the Ditch in a matrix format for ease of reference and knowledge
transfer throughout the planning process. We will utilize GIS technologies to inventory and georeference available pertinent data related
to the Ditch. This process will allow the project team to efficiently analyze the available information and identify gaps in the data that will
need to be addressed as part of long-term solutions. Another benefit of this approach is the ability to quickly develop segment lengths
and other quantities to inform cost estimates for gap needs, conceptual design, and maintenance. The inventory master geodatabase
also allows for visualization of the data that will facilitate the planning process; build the master plan in a centralized, geospatial digital
environment from the beginning; and provide the project team the ability to customize outreach products for both internal and external
stakeholder communications.
As identified in the RFP request for future surveying and mapping ideas, the following section provides suggestions for advancing the
data collection phase of the project including innovative approaches to perform the work more quickly, economically, and safely
Future Survey and Mapping Ideas
While the above approach is adequate to support this high-level master planning assessment, there may be strong value to a more in-
depth surveying and mapping effort. In support of this initiative, the Michael Baker Team offers some conventional and innovative methods
to obtain this detailed information. Although performing this work will result in the need for additional funding and extend the project
schedule, obtaining this information at this stage will enable the City to make better decisions regarding alternative finalization and
constructability as well as liability issues and private property impacts.
Michael Baker inspector shows
deterioration of the structure at the
alley at Laurel and Myrtle. Michael
Baker is currently designing an
emergency replacement structure at
this location.
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Through our experience, we feel that there are three primary methods to
provide complete mapping and establish the existing conditions:
1. Sample Inspections. Michael Baker has extremely detailed
information for the portions of the culvert that are formally
maintained by the City and, by performing limited inspections in
safe reaches of the non-City reaches, assessments can be made
based on probability and likelihood. However, using this method
will provide a less-accurate estimation of repair costs with little to
no information regarding geometric layout. We have already
proposed to include five sample locations as a part of the current
project as discussed above (Data Collection). This method alone
does not produce the desired outcome.
2. Hands-On Detailed Inspections of the Full Project Reach.
Although a hands-on inspection could possibly be performed for
the full reach of the project, this would be arduous and rescue retrieval impossible if flooding were to occur. That said, Michael
Baker is one of the nation’s premier complex structure inspection firms, meaning this method would be more difficult, but not
undoable. This method could be used in combination with the other methods proposed to reduce risk.
3. Innovative Inspection Techniques. Michael Baker has been evaluating an alternative
approach to assessing the confined space sections of the Arthur Ditch using unmanned aerial
vehicles (UAV) or unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Specifically, aerial or ground-based robotic
devices can be used to navigate long stretches of the buried structure, obtaining high-quality
video and mapping the alignment. Based on preliminary cost analysis, we believe these
systems could be cost competitive and significantly faster than conventional methods. Certainly
there would be challenges (for example, mastering underground navigation without GPS or
retrieval of malfunctioning equipment), but in the end may prove to be a beneficial solution for
a difficult task. For example, the Sensefly Exom can scan while flying through and create a 1:1
3D model of the entire network. However, it may be possible to use a device similar to what the pipeline industry uses, a ground
survey drone controlled via a remote CCTV cable. Costs of these various approaches vary.
Survey Data Collection and Deliverables
Regardless of the survey method selected, an inventory is needed to identify all the structures as well as to provide an indication of the
structural condition of the portions not in City right-of-way. We recommend that the inventory include the following types of information,
some of which may be challenging to collect:
• Name/location
• Limits
• Feature/ROW located under
• Structural dimensions
• Distance below ground (difficult to determine at some locations)
• Original vs. replaced vs. planned
• Current structural condition
• Impacted utilities (intersecting gas, water and electrical)
• Geometric layout map
• Optional 3D model of entire network with in situ conditions (depending on inspection technology utilized)
• Optional high-definition video of network (depending on inspection technology utilized)
Areas for further consideration that will be addressed in the current Master Plan process include:
• Based on the anticipated poor structural condition, deciding if inspections of all non-City structures area is needed to take further
action and gathering sufficient information to be able to make assumptions about non-inspected sections.
• Identification of non-human inspection options for areas with widely spaced access points (> 200 feet).
At the Loomis and Maple intersection, Arthur Ditch crosses the
intersection and enters the neighborhood west of the privacy fence shown
here.
An unmanned aerial drone such as the
Sensefly Exom could be used to map
the Arthur Ditch.
A ground survey drone can be an
innovative solution to mapping the Ditch
corridor.
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• Identification of costs to inspect the various structure segments.
• Identification of long-term goals of the project that support data collection options.
Michael Baker intimately understands the risks, challenges, and value of performing the work to ascertain existing structure information.
With this knowledge, we’ll continue to help the City make informed decisions for evaluation of the existing structure that will be most
beneficial to the current Master Planning and Alternatives Analysis project performance, schedule, and budget, as well as long-term
solutions.
Alternatives Identification and Analysis
Key elements of the planning process will include: alternatives development and analysis based on
project goals, objectives, and assessment criteria developed in collaboration with the City. The master
planning effort included in the current project will result in identification of the most feasible
alternative(s). An outcome from this master planning overview project will include recommended next
steps for funded projects. Based on Michael Baker inspections to date, the deterioration is not limited
to roadway sections and is consistent throughout. Although the assumption about condition is useful
as a preliminary planning tool, a complete condition assessment as well as clarity regarding the precise
physical location of the Ditch as it passes through various private properties is needed to support repair
and maintenance funding and alleviate liability issues. Michael Baker will provide recommendations
based on this overview analysis; however, we acknowledge that the constructability of the various
detailed portions of alternatives identified and the selected alternative(s) will be dependent on the available data, pending survey and
mapping needs outlined in the Future Survey and Mapping Ideas outlined in the previous section.
Preliminary Assessment of Alternatives
Based on the City’s Scope of Work and Michael Baker knowledge of the issues, the following is a probable start of the list of alternative
concepts. Outreach and transparency of communications with the community would be included for all alternatives as well as cost and
constructability analyses. We expect this list to expand and include various sub-combinations of solutions. There are key
considerations for many of these options:
• Alternative 1 – Continue the program as-is, replacing City structures on as-needed basis - maintain the existing Arthur Ditch in
its current location with minimal repairs when needed. The following considerations are included:
o Identification of the legal risk of not pro-actively dealing with private property owners will include discussions with the City
Attorney.
o Long-term failure of portions of the Ditch and liability issues would
remain.
o Neighborhood disruption associated with continuing these
replacements as-needed will be included.
o Cost effectiveness associated with the efficiency of continuing to
replace structures on City property at a rate of $1million each will also
be addressed.
• Alternative 2 – Realign the entire facility or portions of the Arthur Ditch into
existing street right-of-way, straightening it and pulling it away from private
properties. The following considerations are included:
o Utilities conflicts may be an issue. Addressing any abandoned portions of the Ditch within private property will also need to
be addressed.
o Treatment for the abandoned portions of Ditch CBC will be investigated.
TBL: Social
Consideration
includes Public Safety
and Neighborhoods,
key in identification of
alternative solutions.
Arthur Ditch is under the Mulberry Pool Parking Lot.
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• Alternative 3 – Maintain the portions of the Ditch through private properties
and include a lining or sleeve inside the existing box. Michael Baker will
work with the Arthur Irrigation Company to determine the design of a pipe
sleeve that can carry decreed flows. Through recent discussion with the
president of Arthur Irrigation, it appears that although the decree flow is 80
cfs, it might be possible to reduce the size of the conduit to carry 60 cfs.
o It will be necessary to determine whether a consistent pipe sleeve
section can be carried through all structures.
o A pipe sleeve would need to accommodate horizontal curves.
o Pipe section installation may be a challenge as “work” areas that can
be opened up to push pipe through will need to be identified.
o Backfilling the structures around the pipes will also be a challenge.
• Alternative 4 – Utilize existing infrastructure (other ditches) to deliver the
water from Arthur Ditch to end users south of Laurel Street.
o First user is CSU. There are other ditches that supply CSU – feasibility
of using other ditches to deliver Arthur Ditch water will be examined
o CSU is the first user, not the end user since the Arthur Ditch feeds into
the Sherwood Lateral that supplies the Parkwood and Sherwood Reservoirs. Possible ditches that could be considered
include the Larimer Canal No.2 and the New Mercer; however, it is also probable that neither has the existing capacity to
carry an increased flow (between 60 and 80 cfs).
o Treatment for the abandoned portions of Ditch CBC will be
investigated.
Value Added: Historic Context Studies
An added recommendation for City consideration is the identification of a historic
context study for the Arthur Ditch. Our Team has included Ron Sladek from Tatanka
Historical Associates for a few hours for this master planning project for a discussion
on the potential to create an Arthur Ditch Historic Context Study. Ron, a Fort Collins
historian, brings his overview experience from the Fort Collins Landmark
Commission to this project. It is also a reasonable expectation that this context
study could be eligible for grant based funding, separate from the current project.
Master Plan Documentation
The Michael Baker Team will pull together lessons learned from our broad master planning experience to produce a clear, concise
document that can be digested by the general public while providing the framework to implement the plan. The plan will include at a
minimum:
• Executive summary
• Table of contents
• Introduction
• Project area overview
• Scientific data used for planning
• Description of alternative development
• Recommended plan
• Conceptual design of master plan elements
• All backup information, including documentation of public process
The draft plan will be provided to the City for review prior to any public meetings outlined below. The Michael Baker Team will deliver the
draft and final plan in both pdf and working file formats (in a software agreed upon by the City).
An added example of Michael Baker
Asset Management & Programmatic
Planning Capabilities comes from a
recent project with CDOT Region 1.
Michael Baker performed a pre-scoping
evaluation of 14 bridges with an
ultimate goal of identifying project
development risks and develop a
corresponding programmatic
prioritization. In support of this effort,
Michael Baker developed a customized
prioritization analysis tool to evaluate
all of the bridges collectively. Other
elements included: life-cycle analysis,
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PUBLIC AND STAKEHOLDER INVOLVEMENT
Michael Baker understands that the City will take the lead on the development and implementation of a Communication and Public
Outreach Plan. Our Team will provide any and all support services needed as part of this outreach program. Our detailed treatment of
the Arthur Ditch in relation to the larger plan, our collateral materials and our meeting plan are described below. Our Team, including
David Nemovitz, Joanna Morsicato, Kevin Doyle, Andrew Friend and Enessa Janes, bring extensive public and stakeholder outreach
expertise to this project through their experience with municipal planning and infrastructure projects.
City Developed Communication and Public Outreach Plan
Michael Baker will provide support to the City staff for the following:
• We will support the City’s Communication and Public Outreach Plan as needed.
• Michael Baker is available for collaboration on Arthur Ditch master planning
outreach process for both public (with a focus on the current project property
owners) and stakeholders. We recognize that stakeholders also include a
diverse range from elected officials (City Council) to Ditch water users like CSU.
• We will assist the City to determine if there is a need to include outreach in
Spanish for selected neighborhood areas.
• We are available to support the City as it pursues larger irrigation company
master planning coordination efforts that include Arthur Ditch.
Provide Collateral Materials for Outreach and Meetings
• Michael Baker staff, including Jason Isherwood and Katie Villela, have extensive experience with the provision of graphics, and
GIS mapping for public and agency presentation. Presentation slide shows (PPTX) and project schematics are in our project
outreach toolbox as well.
• Michael Baker staff can also provide information for use on the City’s website(s) as desired.
Attend Meetings
The Michael Baker Management Team and support staff will be available to attend and/or facilitate the meetings as identified by the City.
It is also suggested that a few dates be selected for local neighborhood interface for Q&A and input from homeowners/businesses who
will be interested in the outcome of this project. It might be possible to set up “coffee” with the project Team at a local coffee shop or
connect to local homeowners association meetings. For example, possible open house or meeting locations could be at the Mulberry
Pool or the Northside Aztlan Community Center. The Project Coordination Meetings and the Project Utility/Ditch Meetings can be
scheduled on the same days for better use of staff time in some cases. A list of potential meetings follows:
• Public Open House (1) for neighborhood and interested community stakeholders. This meeting is currently proposed for far
enough into the process to provide potentially concerned property owners with useful alternative concepts and potential solutions.
Clarification of City and Irrigation Company liabilities is also needed prior to the open house. The Open House is currently shown at
the Alternatives Identification & Analysis stage on the schedule.
• Project Coordination Meetings (4) with City of Fort Collins, City Engineering and Utility Staff. City Project Managers will identify
invitees to this meeting with Michael Baker. At a minimum, Engineering and Water Resources staff are anticipated. City Attorney
staff may also be involved. At this time, Michael Baker has not identified additional legal counsel to support this City project. This
is possible if requested. Our project schedule also identifies weekly calls with the City staff. The four meetings are shown as: Kickoff,
Alternatives Development, Conceptual Design/Preferred Alternative, and Draft Master Plan Review and Discussion.
• Project Utility/Ditch Meetings (4) with Key Decision Makers/Stakeholders: City Staff (Engineering and Water Resources) with
Arthur Irrigation staff. City Project Managers may elect to invite additional stakeholders to select meetings. These meetings generally
follow the Project Coordination Meetings: Initial Project Meeting, Review of Inventory Mapping, Conceptual Design/Preferred
Alternative, and a Draft Master Plan Review and Discussion. This group which includes the City Staff is invited to review the Inventory
Mapping together. This frees up our Team to meet with the City as noted above for a session on Alternatives Development.
• Optional Small Group or individual meetings (6) are included to provide flexibility for this project. Additional coordination may
include stakeholders with special concerns, including Ditch company shareholders, CSU, or elected officials.
Michael Baker leading a public open house meeting for
another master planning project.
3. Deliverables
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3. DELIVERABLES
The Michael Baker Team has worked on the Arthur Ditch previously and has Alternatives Analysis and Master
Planning experience, both of which provide us with the knowledge to provide thoughtful and concise Planning,
Mapping, and Outreach Deliverables that the City needs for this project.
For this project, there is one primary end-deliverable that will be provided to the City – the Master Plan Report. However, we foresee a
number of associated interim deliverables that will be developed as the project progresses. Many of these interim deliverables will directly
feed into the Master Plan. The Master Plan Report, as well as a listing of these interim deliverables, is found below:
Master Plan Report
Michael Baker will provide a draft and final Master Plan document with City Staff and
Stakeholder review to inform the final report. The Master Planning Report will include the
following:
• Working map of the existing Arthur Ditch based on existing data available
• Summary of Arthur Ditch history including abbreviated historic context of the Ditch and
neighborhood
• Relationship of Arthur Ditch to other ditches in Fort Collins
• Alternatives analysis
• Identification of recommended alternative(s)
• Stakeholder and public outreach documentation and summary
• Next steps – future project prioritization, funding, and cost estimates
Stakeholder and Public Outreach
• Support graphics in addition to the working map
• Slide (PPTX) presentation support materials
• Web-friendly documentation for City use
• Meeting agenda and support materials
• Contact reports and meeting summaries
• Support documentation resulting from meetings with City staff and stakeholders, including
but not limited to the City attorney and City Water Resources and the Arthur Irrigation
Company
Future Survey and Mapping Ideas
• To be negotiated (see Approach discussion in section above)
Historical Studies
• To be negotiated (see Approach discussion in section above)
TBL: Economic Consideration
includes fundable, cost effective
solutions. Prioritization will
include social considerations as
well as long term sustainable
results.
TBL: Social Consideration
identifies the need to
coordinate project goals with
the property owners and the
Ditch company stakeholders.
Michael Baker’s St. Vrain Creek Watershed Master Plan
4. Team Profile
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4. TEAM PROFILE
The unique aspects of the Arthur Ditch will be expertly addressed by using our Team’s proven experience on the
Ditch, in the City and on projects with similar needs, along with our strong staff backgrounds, who collectively
bring the disciplines required for this project to be completed successfully on time and within budget.
FIRM OVERVIEWS
Michael Baker is a leading global provider of engineering and consulting services including transportation,
water resources, municipal, planning, and environmental. Founded in 1940, Michael Baker now employs nearly
6,000 personnel worldwide, has over 90 offices across the U.S. and internationally, and is ranked 11th in
Transportation Engineering in ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms. Serving clients from both public and private
sectors in international, national, state, and local markets, Michael Baker has created value for clients by delivering innovative and
sustainable solutions for infrastructure and the environment.
Michael Baker’s Lakewood office contains skilled, available staff who have been providing water resources, transportation, and
environmental services in the Denver area since 2003. Currently, we have a staff of 48 employees working with local, state, and federal
partners across the entire intermountain region.
The Arthur Ditch Master Planning and Alternatives Analysis project will include a collaboration of our planning, structures and water
resources staff to give the City the best solutions.
Our planners bring a diversity of experience including infrastructure master planning, project corridor studies to full environmental
analyses, including but not limited to water resources, utilities, and historic preservation. Our planning projects in northern Colorado
frequently encounter irrigation ditches and involve coordination with ditch companies and their shareholders.
Our structural Team is recognized as an industry expert in the areas of structural selection, design and inspection. Relevant to the
current project is our expertise in structure design for rehabilitation, widening or replacements culverts and drainage structures, safety
inspections, asset management, and bridge and culvert load ratings. One particularly unique quality of our Team is that several of our
structural engineers also double as certified bridge inspectors and regularly perform detailed bridge inspections. This combination
provides them with the expertise to evaluate used/damaged infrastructure and provide sound and effective guidance for repair and
enhancements, and then carry that through design and construction.
Our water resources staff includes Michael Baker personnel who have experience working with master plans, flood hazard area
delineations, stormwater and transportation drainage projects, floodplain management, FEMA projects, water quality, wetlands,
greenways, hazard mitigation, and emergency preparedness. This work represents perspectives and knowledge from both the public
and private sector from our experience as consulting engineers and as water resources staff for municipalities in Colorado.
Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. (Tatanka) was established in 1992 as a full-service
historic preservation consulting firm. The company's clients include government agencies
(local, state and national), non-profit organizations, architectural firms, landscape
architects, archaeological consultants, school districts, airports, energy companies,
developers, and many other public and private entity. Emphasis is placed upon the
production of professional quality field documentation, archival research, and preservation analysis. Ron Sladek, Tatanka's founder and
principal historic preservation consultant, has 28 years of experience in historical writing, archival research, field analysis, consultation
and education. In his hometown of Fort Collins, Ron completed a seven-part, award-winning series of videotaped history programs for
the Poudre School District. He has been a member of the Fort Collins Landmark Preservation Commission since 2010 and over the past
four years has served as its chair.
Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc.
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PROJECTS
Michael Baker Team project experience includes: City of Fort Collins direct
involvement with the Arthur Ditch, additional ditch knowledge outside of the City,
and Master Planning experience in Colorado as well as at the national level. The
bulleted list below features a sample of those projects. Detailed descriptions of
select projects follow:
• City of Fort Collins, On-Call Bridge Inspection, Maintenance, Repair &
Replacement Program, Fort Collins, Colorado
• Weir Gulch Flood Hazard Area Delineation and Master Drainageway Plan,
Denver, Colorado
• Bear Creek at Sheridan Boulevard Alternatives Analysis, Denver, Colorado
• St Vrain Watershed Master Plan & Fourmile Creek Watershed Master Plan,
Boulder County, Colorado
• CDOT Region 1 Bridge Pre-Scoping Report, Colorado
• West Toll Gate Creek Major Drainageway Planning and Flood Hazard
Delineation – Urban Drainage and Flood Control District, Southeast Metro
Stormwater Authority, and City of Aurora, Colorado
• Fourmile Creek Master Plan and St. Vrain Creek Watershed Master Plan,
Boulder County, Colorado
• Mason Corridor BRT Final Design, Fort Collins, Colorado
• SH 93 Shoulder Widening and Trail Crossing, Boulder, Colorado
• US36 Managed Lanes BRT Phase I and II Design/Build, Broomfield, Colorado
• Columbine Open Space Bridge Conceptual Plan Evaluation, Douglas County, Colorado
• RTD FasTracks I-225 Corridor Segment I Final Design (Detention Pond Re-Design), RTD, City of Aurora, Colorado
• CDOT Region 1 Bridge Pre-scoping Report, Colorado
• FEMA Flood Map Modernization Program, Nationwide
• Stormwater Master Plan Development, New Bledsoe Creek Watershed, North Carolina
• Stormwater Management Master Plan Development, communities in Cape Fear and Neuse River Basins, North Carolina
• Water Utility Master Plan Support, Spotsylvania County, Hanover County and City of Richmond, Virginia
Mason Corridor BRT Final Design – Fort Collins, Colorado
Michael Baker provided final design for a five-mile mixed
use and dedicated guideway Metro Area Express (MAX)
bus rapid transit (BRT) corridor running through historic
downtown and Colorado State University. The project
included many structures along the corridor, including two
that involved coordination with affected ditch companies: a
new 2-span bridge over Mail Creek and Mercer Ditch,
replacement of the existing McClelland Drive Bridge over
Larimer Canal No. 2.
The Michael Baker Team provides the
City with:
• Local and national master planning
experience with water and utilities.
• In-house staff with the disciplines
needed for this project.
• Arthur Ditch Master Planning and
Alternatives Analysis relevant
experience through our On-Call Contract:
o Previous collaboration on the Arthur
Ditch master planning and
alternatives analysis.
o Detailed structural inspections,
culvert retrofits and replacement
design projects for Arthur Ditch
o Understanding of the City’s asset
management and financial/funding
structure for minor structures such as
the Arthur Ditch.
Client:
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City of Fort Collins, On-Call Bridge Inspection, Maintenance, Repair & Replacement
Program – Fort Collins, Colorado
Annual and Emergency Bridge Inspections
Michael Baker is providing on-call services for the City's bridge inspection, maintenance, repair, and
replacement program. The work is performed in accordance with the Colorado Department of Transportation
Pontis Bridge Inspection Manual, the AASHTO Manual for Condition Evaluation of Bridges, the Bridge
Inspection Reference Manual, the Recording and Coding Guide for the Structure Inventory and Appraisal
of Nation's Bridges (Report No. FHWA-PD-96-0010), and other applicable documents approved by the City.
Through this contract, Michael Baker performs regularly scheduled inspections for all minor structures,
including annual inspections of all City owned Arthur Ditch culvert structures. In addition, Michael Baker has
performed 10+ emergency inspections of various Arthur Ditch culvert sections, some of which has led to
repairs or replacement efforts.
Arthur Ditch Culvert Replacement at Wood & Sycamore Streets
Michael Baker performed final design services for the replacement of the Arthur Ditch Structure
located at Wood St and Sycamore St (Str. No. WOOD-S-SYCM) in Fort Collins, Colorado. This
structure is at the transition point where the Arthur Ditch goes from open channel to buried
culvert. The existing Arthur Ditch section that passes beneath Wood and Sycamore is a concrete
box culvert (CBC), with approximate dimensions of: 3’-6” rise by 12’-4” span. The project
replaced approximately 190 linear feet of the existing CBC with a new CBC section, and also
replaced the inlet wingwalls and trash grate. In addition to structural design, other elements of
the project included: detailed traffic/construction phasing study, roadway design, utility
coordination, construction documents, and construction support. A post-construction retrofit was
also completed to modify the headwall for specific maintenance equipment needs.
Arthur Ditch Culvert Replacement at Alley near Laurel and Myrtle Streets
Michael Baker is just completing the design and preparation of construction documents for the replacement of the Arthur Ditch Structure
located in the alley near Laurel St and Myrtle St (Str. No. LRL-MYRT-A) in Fort Collins, Colorado. During a recent field inspection it was
determined that the structural condition was no longer safe for public use and would require an immediate repair or replacement. The
replacement structure is approximately 45 feet in length.
Arthur Ditch Manhole Retrofit Project
Michael Baker performed final design services for the modification of two Arthur Ditch Structures (Lake St
and Prospect Rd), in Fort Collins, Colorado. The project involved the replacement or addition of three-foot
diameter, traffic rated manholes into the buried concrete box culvert sections. The design also included
replacement of portions of the top slabs and ladder systems. The project was coordinated with Colorado
State University as one of the manholes is located in a campus parking lot.
Service Life Estimations for Bridge Network
In support of a new City of Fort Collins asset management program, Michael Baker performed an
assessment of the City’s 312 bridges (both major and minor structures) to determine the remaining service
life. This assessment compiled both previous and new inspection data to calibrate the existing structural
condition and assess the structures for numerous other factors that could affect asset management programming, such as: age, design
life, inventory rating, sufficiency rating, known performance issues, hazards and susceptibilities, criticality to the transportation network,
risk of no action, maintenance and replacement costs, and other special triggers. Michael Baker developed a customized evaluation tool
measure these metrics and ultimately categorize all structures into predicted ranges remaining service life for the purposes of
programming maintenance and replacement. In addition, a custom guidebook was also developed to define the purpose and approach
to development of remaining service life, as well as outline the metrics and evaluation process. In the end, the City received a summary
assessment for the remaining service life of all bridges within the network, including estimated programming costs and recommendations
for future maintenance needs. The guidebook and analysis tool also allows the City to easily update this assessment annually as
structures are inspected.
Client:
City of Fort Collins
Jin Wang, Project
Manager
970-416-2292
Completion Date:
April 2016
Team Members:
David Nemovitz
John Zuleger
Ditch Structure at Wood/Sycamore.
Our manhole retrofit project
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SH 93 Shoulder Widening and Trail Crossing – Boulder, Colorado
Michael Baker provided alternative development and evaluation;
categorical exclusion; preliminary and final design; and
construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a 1.75-
mile shoulder widening project along State Highway 93. The
project also included the extension of two concrete box culverts
carrying irrigation ditches under SH 93: the Farmers Reservoir and
Irrigation Company (FRICO) and Davidson Ditch & Reservoir
Company. The project required extensive coordination with the
ditch companies to consider a host of issues, including:
• Temporary and permanent water conveyance
• Alternatives analysis considering mixed-use and geometric considerations
• Special design considerations to eliminate water loss
• Special maintenance considerations based on access and safety
• Complex ownership and maintenance Intergovernmental Agreements
• Addressing specific conditional issues arising during construction
US36 Managed Lanes BRT Phase I and II Design/Build – Broomfield, Colorado
Michael Baker is a major design sub-consultant for
the Ames/Granite Joint Venture Team for the US36
Managed Lanes BRT Phase I and II Design-Build
project. This multi-modal project will widen U.S. 36
to accommodate 12-foot-wide inside and outside
shoulders, the addition of an express lane in each
direction for bus rapid transit, high-occupancy
vehicles (HOV), and tolled single-occupancy
vehicles (SOV), and install a separate commuter
bikeway along the corridor. The project included the complete reconstruction of five interchanges,
replacement or widening of 12 bridges, and rehabilitation of 15 additional bridge structures. The commuter bikeway included several
underpass structures to carry the bikeway under highway ramps and busy city streets. Maintenance of traffic and construction phasing
was designed for narrow work zones immediately adjacent to active lanes of traffic.
A major design component for the project was the design development and license agreement coordination with irrigation ditch
companies. The irrigation facility improvements included:
• 9 major irrigation facility crossings of US36, one of which included a parallel 7’x4’ RCBC high flow and 48” RCP low flow inverted
siphon.
• 10 minor irrigation facility crossings of US36, two of which included 24” RCP inverted siphons.
Michael Baker successfully obtained license agreements from 9 separate irrigation ditch companies within an aggressive project schedule
where construction of irrigation facilities were amongst the critical path tasks.
Client
Boulder County
Tim Swope, Project
Manager
720-654-2658
Completion Date
April 2013
Team Members:
David Nemovitz
Kevin Doyle
Jason Isherwood
Client
CDOT
Scott Rees
303-404-6962
Completion Date
March 2016
Team Members:
Kevin Doyle
Jason Isherwood
Andrew Friend
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Weir Gulch Flood Hazard Area Delineation and Master Drainageway Plan -
Denver, Colorado
Michael Baker prepared a Major Drainageway Plan (MDP) and Flood Hazard Area Delineation (FHAD) for
the Weir Gulch watershed to provide guidance to the City of Lakewood, City & County of Denver, and Urban
Drainage & Flood Control District for future planning and construction projects.
The Weir Gulch watershed is a highly developed watershed located on the west side of Denver. Much of
the existing stormwater infrastructure consists of concrete lined channels, storm systems, and some small
earthen channel. Flooding occurs throughout the watershed and is due to undersized infrastructure
combined with numerous homes and buildings being constructed too close to the drainageway. As a result,
over 635 structures are currently located in the 100-year floodplain.
The primary goal of this project was to develop conceptual plans to reduce flooding in the Weir Gulch
watershed by maximizing and restoring open channel conveyance. The selected alternative accomplished
this goal and incorporated other unique elements such as:
• A plan for providing a continuous, and connected, trail and park corridor
• A plan for improving water quality by reducing sediment loading
• Increased wildlife habitat
• Added recreational opportunities
The final deliverable was a drainageway master plan that outlines a program for increasing open-channel conveyance and reducing flood
risk throughout this highly urbanized area of Denver. Part of this program includes acquiring several hundred properties, however, this
will allow for over four hundred properties to be removed from the floodplain. Due to the nature of the recommendations, multiple public
meetings are scheduled in order to gain final approval for the proposed plan. The FHAD will be used as the basis for modifying FEMA
Flood Insurance Rate Maps.
St. Vrain Watershed Master Plan & Fourmile Creek Watershed Master Plan –
Boulder, Colorado
Michael Baker prepared a long-term master plan for both the St.
Vrain Creek Watershed and the Fourmile Creek Watershed,
which were heavily impacted by the September 2013 floods.
The goals of the plans were to reduce the potential risk of future
flood damage to public and private infrastructure along the creek
corridors; confirm the 100-year floodplain to inform future Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) floodplain mapping
efforts; understand how physical infrastructure in the creek
corridor affects flows; evaluate opportunities to reduce and
manage flood risk through enhanced interaction between the natural creek and physical infrastructure within
the creek corridor; restore, enhance, and preserve the ecological functions, values, and characteristics of the Creeks; provide for
recreational opportunities where appropriate and desired; and identify and prioritize actions that are consistent with existing local policies
and plans and help facilitate recovery from the September 2013 flood.
Public and stakeholder communication strategies included fact sheets, newsletters, media advisories, surveys, a field day with a local
elementary school, meeting with residents while performing field work and emails. Michael Baker also developed a website to present
relevant information and resources, maps, and the opportunity to submit comments or provide input on choices associated with the
Master Plan.
Michael Baker developed structural and non-structural strategies and identified alternatives to reduce risks and vulnerabilities and help
achieve the goals of the Master Plan. The completed Master Plans also identified and prioritized multiple benefit projects - those with
flood and geomorphic risk benefits as well as ecosystem and recreation benefits. As part of the evaluation process, Michael Baker
performed a cost/benefits analysis of proposed projects.
Client
Boulder County,
Colorado
Julie McKay
720-564-2662
Completion Date
2014 (both projects)
Team Members:
Kevin Doyle
Dave Jula
Andrew Friend
Client:
Urban Drainage &
Flood Control
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STAFF
DAVID NEMOVITZ, PE
Project Manager & Structural Lead Availability: 60%
David has many years of structures design and project management experience with CDOT, cities,
counties, and other clients across Colorado, including the City of Fort Collins. His experience encompasses
all stages of design and construction ranging from feasibility and conceptual studies, preliminary and final
design, quality assurance and quality control, post-design construction support, and construction
management and inspection. He has been involved with the design of bridges for highways, heavy and light
rail, and pedestrian applications. Additional experience in structures includes retaining walls, overhead sign
structures, and drainage structures, including irrigation canals. During his career, he has developed a
diverse palate of expertise for all types of bridge and structures projects, including: highways; water
crossings; railroads; utility bridges; irrigation ditch structures, accelerated bridge construction techniques;
boxes; retaining and sound walls; pedestrian facilities; and wildlife crossing. David will use his diverse
background to help develop and evaluate retrofit, replacement, and/or abandonment alternatives as part of
this project.
On-Call Bridge Inspection Services, Fort Collins, Colorado. City of Fort Collins. Serves as the Project
Manager, Client Manager, and Quality Assurance Manager for the ongoing inspection services
contract. Michael Baker is providing bridge inspection, maintenance, repair, and replacement design
services under an on-call services contract, currently in its sixth year.
Arthur Ditch Master Plan Scoping, City of Fort Collins. Project Manager and Client Manager. David joined
in early discussions with the City to discuss the initiation of a feasibility / master planning study to evaluate
the Arthur Ditch, including legal issues, technical challenges, funding concepts, and potential outcomes.
David also provided the City with a preliminary scope of work and hours estimate for a two-phase study.
Mason Corridor Bus Rapid Transit Final Design, Fort Collins, Colorado. City of Fort Collins. Task
Manager. Responsible for the structural design elements. Also responsible for design calculations and
delivery production. Michael Baker provided final design for a five-mile mixed use and dedicated guideway bus rapid transit corridor
running through the historic downtown and Colorado State University.
SH 93 Shoulder Widening and Trail Crossing, Boulder County, Colorado. Task Manager. Responsible for the structural design
elements. Also responsible for design calculations and delivery production. Michael Baker provided final design of a new trail underpass,
multiple retaining walls, and extension of three concrete box culverts, including extension condition with two separate ditch/irrigation
companies.
Education:
B.S., 1998, Civil
Engineering -
Structures Emphasis,
University of Iowa
Coursework,
Structures,
University of
Colorado at Denver
Licenses /
Certifications:
Professional
Engineer, CO, 2002,
37272
Years of
Experience: 17
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DAVE JULA, PE, CFM
Principal-in-Charge Availability: 10%
Dave manages the Civil and Environmental Engineering Practice in the Lakewood, Colorado office of
Michael Baker. He has provided drainage design support on transportation projects, developed riverine and
coastal flood hazard analyses for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, performed watershed
master plans for the Urban Drainage Flood Control District, provided evaluation and design of flood
mitigation measures including drop structures, stream restoration, flood control structures, embankment
stabilization, and regional detention facilities, and performed field survey and recovery reports for damages
associated with several major natural disasters.
St. Vrain Creek Watershed Master Plan, Boulder County, Colorado. Boulder County. Project Manager.
Baker is preparing a long term master plan for the St. Vrain Creek Watershed that was heavily impacted by
the September 2013 floods.
Flood Recovery Planning and Implementation, Boulder County, Colorado. Boulder County, Colorado
Purchasing. Principal-In-Charge. Responsible for overall performance on floodplain consulting services,
including resource allocation, quality, and client satisfaction.
Emergency Flood Inspection City of Fort Collins. Task Manager. Responsible for providing updates to
the City regarding flood status on Cache La Poudre River during September 2013 event.
Coal Bank Creek Bridge Replacement Design, Weld County, Colorado. Colorado Department of
Transportation, Region 4. Water Resources Engineer. Provided floodplain modeling and management
expertise related to design of channel upstream of bridge crossing.
JOANNA MORSICATO
Alternatives Analysis, Master Planning & Outreach Availability: 75%
Joanna has years of experience managing and oversight for infrastructure planning and environmental
projects. Project management experience ranges from transportation planning through and including utility
coordination and relocation, right-of-way acquisition, preliminary design, final design and construction for
various alternative delivery approaches She has successfully implemented agency and public outreach
programs with services including internet, website and social media interface, large and small meeting
facilitation, stakeholder collaboration, and preparation of collateral materials. She is also skilled at providing
environmental resource support using applicable laws, regulations and practices associated with National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), including the Clean Water Act (Section 404 permitting), and the National
Historic Preservation Act (Section 106). She has extensive technical and documentation expertise for
reader friendly document formatting, organization, consistency reviews, and environmental compliance for
large and small projects - preparation of corridor studies, baseline surveys, environmental assessments and
individual resource assessments. Her project management experience has included interface and
coordination with multiple irrigation ditch companies in the front range, including: Farmers Ditch, Greeley
and Loveland Ditch, Big Thompson Manufacturing Ditch, and the Littleton area City Ditch and Flume.
FasTracks – Southeast and Southwest Light Rail Corridor Extension Project - Environmental
Evaluation and Basic Engineering, Denver, Colorado. Regional Transportation District (RTD). Task
Leader for these concurrent RTD planning projects.
US 34: US 287 East to Larimer County Road 3 Environmental Assessment (EA) and FONSI, Loveland, Colorado. Colorado
Department of Transportation (CDOT) Region 4. Project Manager for environmental and preliminary design for this CDOT project.
SH 402: US 287 East to the I-25 Interchange EA, Section 4(f) Evaluation and FONSI, Loveland, Colorado. CDOT Region 4. Project
Manager for environmental and preliminary design for this CDOT project.
US 287: State Highway 1 to the LaPorte Bypass EA, Fort Collins, Colorado. CDOT Region 4. Responsibilities included quality
assurance oversight management, document production management, drafting of environmental justice reports and working with Spanish
language translator for facilitation for project public hearing.
Education:
M.A., 1976,
Geography and
Urban Planning,
University of
Colorado
B.A., 1974,
Anthropology,
University of Chicago
Years of
Experience: 41
Education:
B.C.E., 1995, Civil
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KEVIN DOYLE, PE
Alternatives Analysis, Master Planning & Outreach Availability: 40%
Kevin is a Professional Engineer experienced in hydrology, hydraulics, and sedimentology. His project
experience includes hydraulic and hydrologic studies, detention basin design, flood routing, floodplain
studies, lake management studies, erosion control design, design of drainage systems and project master
planning. Kevin has an extremely strong background working with FEMA and FEMA floodplain studies
including serving as the Letter of Map Revisions Manager for FEMA Regions VIII and X, and serving as the
technical lead for floodplain studies in FEMA Region VIII. Kevin also has an extensive background serving
as the water resources lead on various transportation and utility projects, analyzing the impacts of the
projects, communicating the impacts to local, regional, State, and Federal agencies, and coordinating the
permitting requirements.
On-Call Bridge Inspection Services, Fort Collins, Colorado. City of Fort Collins. Senior Engineer. Provided
support for emergency structure assessments, safety guidance, and bridge inspections in the wake of
the September 2013 Front Range flooding in Colorado.
St. Vrain Creek Watershed Master Plan, Boulder County, Colorado. Boulder County. QA/QC Manager.
Baker is preparing a long term master plan for the St. Vrain Creek Watershed that was heavily impacted by
the September 2013 floods.
Mason Corridor Bus Rapid Transit Final Design, Fort Collins, Colorado. City of Fort Collins. Water
Resources Engineer. Provided technical support on the design and analysis of drainage facilities. Michael
Baker provided final design for a five-mile mixed use and dedicated guideway bus rapid transit corridor
running through the historic downtown and Colorado State University.
ANDREW FRIEND, PE
Alternatives Analysis & Master Planning Availability: 30%
Andrew specializes in water resources engineering. His experience with Michael Baker includes stream
restoration studies as well as serving as a lead engineer for numerous other hydrologic and hydraulic studies.
Andrew has assisted with Boulder County Floodplain Consultant work providing technical support on
Floodplain Development Permit reviews and creating hydraulic models to assess channel capacity on
Fourmile Creek. Andrew also has significant experience with FEMA Flood Insurance Studies and Revisions
serving as the lead hydraulic engineer for numerous FEMA studies and the Letter of Map Revision (LOMR)
manager for FEMA Region VIII and X.
Riverside Drive Bridge Replacement, Fort Collins, Colorado. City of Fort Collins. Water Resources
Engineer. As lead hydraulic engineer, responsible for hydraulic design and sizing of bridge. Also responsible
for ensuring that all local, state, and federal regulations were adhered to and that all client goals were
met. Michael Baker provided engineering and design services for replacement of the bridge carrying
Riverside Drive over Spring Creek (Riverside Bridge).
Mason Corridor Bus Rapid Transit Final Design, Fort Collins, Colorado. City of Fort Collins. Task
Manager. Responsible for the structural design elements. Also responsible for design calculations and
delivery production. Michael Baker provided final design for a five-mile mixed use and dedicated guideway
bus rapid transit corridor running through the historic downtown and Colorado State University.
Weir Gulch Major Drainageway Plan and Flood Hazard Area Delineation, Denver/Lakewood, Colorado.
Project Manager. Responsible for the development of a Major Drainageway Plan (MDP) and Flood Hazard
Area Delineation (FHAD) for the Weir Gulch watershed.
Saint Vrain Creek & Fourmile Canyon Watershed Master Plans, Boulder County, Assistant Project
Manager/Lead Project Engineer. Responsible for developing a comprehensive watershed master plan for the post flood restoration of
these watersheds.
Education:
B.S., 1996,
Agricultural
Engineering,
University of
Wisconsin at
Madison
Licenses /
Certifications:
Professional
Engineer, CO, 2002,
PE-36771
Years of
Experience: 19
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JOHN ZULEGER, EIT
Inventory & Mapping Availability: 30%
John is a civil associate with a background in civil engineering, emphasizing structural and geotechnical
skills. His academic training and projects have been conducted in the areas of earthquake engineering,
structural health monitoring, finite element modeling, and fracture critical and fatigue analysis of bridges. His
professional certification and training includes: SAP post-disaster inspection, SPRAT Level II, PADI open
water diver, and bridge inspection. John is very proficient utilizing computer-based design and drafting tools.
He is trained in bridge inspection techniques, preparation of fracture-critical inspection reports, and FHWA
design standards and clearances. His expertise includes preliminary cost evaluations, design and analysis
of bridges, and post-inspection load ratings.
On-Call Bridge Inspection Services, City of Fort Collins, Colorado. City of Fort Collins. Civil
Associate. Responsible for leading inspections of over 50 local bridges, confined space inspections, and
installation of rescue anchors. Examples of design services include expansion joint replacement for the
Lemay Bridge over the Poudre River, including on-site construction supervision and on-sight construction
guidance to contractors for emergency repairs. Included:
• Manhole retrofits for Arthur Ditch concrete box culvert structures at Lake Street and Prospect Avenue
• WO13 where John’s responsibilities included structural design and coordination with roadway group to
replace deficient section of the Arthur Ditch system. Prepared design calculations, plan sets, and client
coordination to provide an engineered solution.
• WO16 where John was responsible for leading confined space inspections and installation of rescue
anchors. Mobilized safety and inspection effort to effectively complete Arthur Ditch
inspections. Prepared Structural Inventory and Appraisal (check with John) documents along with full
inspection reports.
Sky Ridge Avenue, Rampart Range Metropolitan District No. 1. Civil Associate. Developed preliminary
design, plans and structure selection report for 4-span bridge paralleling RTD Bridge over I-25. Helped
review and coordinate roadway grading plans for site development.
BEN COMBS, EIT
Utility Conflict Identification Availability: 40%
Education: Ben is familiar B.S.with , 2010, the Arthur Civil Engineer, Ditch from University his participation of Colorado in the at On-Denver Call Bridge Inspection Services for the
City of Fort Collins. During
his six years of work experience, Ben has been a project inspector overseeing construction on the FHWA Trail Ridge Road and the
Control Road Bridge Replacement projects. . Ben also has experience identifying utility conflicts associated with the I-25 Ilex Design
Build Pursuit in Pueblo, Colorado and is providing that service for the current and Boulder County, Wagon Wheel Gap Road project. He
developed plans, specifications, and estimates for several National Park Service and Forest Service projects. He also worked closely
with state and local agencies while on developmental assignments with CDOT and FHWA’s Federal Aid Division office.
CHAD REICH, PE
Constructability Review & Cost Estimating Availability: 40%
Education: B.S., Civil Engineering Technology, Rochester Institute of Technology, 1998
A.S. Architectural Technology, State University of New York College of Technology at Delhi, 1995
Chad provides construction oversight and management services on transportation and civil projects. He has 19 years of experience
including an extensive background in construction and surveying working on traditional and design-build projects in Colorado and New
York. His construction engineering duties include inspection, plan review, quality control, scheduling and estimate review, change order
review, field design, and project oversight. He is familiar with Colorado Department of Transportation (COOT) and local agency guidelines.
Education:
M.S.C.E., 2011,
Structures and
Geotech, Purdue
University
B.S.C.E., 2009, Civil
Engineering -
Structures Emphasis,
Purdue University
Licenses /
Certifications:
Engineer-In-
Training, 2010,
ET31011437
FHWA - NBIS Safety
Inspection of In-
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ENESSA JANES, PHD, AICP
Outreach Availability: 30%
Education: Ph.D., 2013, Urban/Regional Planning, University of Colorado at Denver
M.S., 2006, Environmental Planning and Technology, Stanford University
B.S., 2005, Earth Systems, Stanford University
Enessa is a Planner II. She received her PhD in Design and Planning from the University of Colorado in 2013. Enessa’s six years of
project experience includes risk and social vulnerability analysis, public outreach and communication, climate change adaptation
planning, and state and local jurisdiction hazard mitigation planning. Before joining Michael Baker, Enessa worked in both the private
and non-profit sectors on climate change adaptation and international sustainable urban infrastructure projects. In addition to her planning
experience, Enessa has taught undergraduate and master's students at the University of Colorado as an instructor of Geography and
Environmental Science.
JASON ISHERWOOD, GISP
GIS & Mapping Lead Availability: 30%
Education: M.S., 2013, Geography, GIS and Remote Sensing, University of Denver
B.S., 2007, Forest Management and Spatial Information Management Systems, Colorado State University
Jason is a GIS Specialist specializing in water resources, flood hazard mapping and risk assessment in support of FEMA’s National Flood
Insurance Program. His ten years of experience include GIS analysis, database design, automated data modeling, CAD compilation,
QA/QC, terrain data manipulation, and related GIS/IT technical services. Additional roles he has held include oversight of GIS digital
production, creation of cartographic visualization tools, public and internal training, coordination with Federal and State agencies, and
communication with various local and state governments and organizations. Jason is an expert at risk assessments using FEMA’s Hazus
multi-hazard risk assessment program and Hazard Mitigation Plans. Relevant projects include the West Toll Gate Creek Hydrology and
Hydraulic Services, Arapahoe County, Colorado. Urban Drainage & Flood Control District and the St. Vrain Creek Watershed Master
Plan, Boulder County, Colorado.
KATIE VILLELA
GIS, Mapping & Graphics Availability: 40%
Education: B.S., 2011, City and Regional Planning, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Katie is a Planner with four years of experience on a variety of community planning projects for local cities and transportation agencies.
Has experience working for multiple public agencies where she specialized in project review, community outreach, and land use research.
Her background in land development and entitlements enables her to take a project from start to finish while meeting client needs and
public agency requirements. She has also had experience working on several transportation projects that involved extensive transit
analysis, public workshop facilitation, and knowledge of multi-modal transportation. She also understands the need to take a creative
approach to the planning process and is an expert in InDesign, Photoshop, and the 3-D modeling program Sketchup. Katie has also
taken leadership role and design roles as a contract student planner for two community plan updates. She possesses great technical
writing, research and design experience and can provide extensive knowledge about land use and zoning requirements. She also has
the knowledge and expertise to work on long range and current planning projects.
RON SLADEK, TATANKA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATES
Historic Context Study and Grant Application Process Availability: 10%
Education: Postgraduate Work, 1991-1992, Historic Preservation, Colorado State University
M.A., 1987, American History (Western US, Social & Cultural), University of Colorado at Boulder
B.A., 1983, Political Science & Legal Philosophy, University of Colorado at Boulder
Ron is the founder and president of Tatanka Historical Associates Inc. (Tatanka). Tatanka was founded in 1992, the result of Ron's
academic and practical experience, and his desire to create a high-quality firm that would focus upon historic research, writing, education,
planning and other areas of preservation consulting. As the company's President and Principal Historic Preservation Consultant, Ron's
responsibilities have included the management of all projects, conducting research and field survey work, writing project reports,
assembling teams of experts, consulting with clients, and supervising the work of technical support personnel.
Ron’s consulting projects over many years in the Fort Collins area have included studies of the Larimer County Canal No. 2, the Josh
Ames Ditch, the Pleasant Valley & Lake Canal, the Coy Ditch, the Great Western Sugar Co. Flume, the Lake Canal, and the Mason &
Hottel Mill Race. He has completed work on the Cache la Poudre River corridor and am keenly aware of other headgates and ditches
along its length. In addition, he has documented numerous other ditches along the Front Range and in some of Colorado's mountain
valleys where irrigated agriculture took hold a century or more ago.
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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
5. Schedule
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5. SCHEDULE
Our Team has the availability to successfully deliver the project on time and will adhere to the City’s desired
timeframe for deliverables.
Upon receiving notice of selection for this project, David will finalize the Project Management Plan (PMP) and provide the Fort Collins
Project Manager with an updated project schedule for approval. Michael Baker believes that schedule monitoring will be critical to deliver
the project in a reasonable time. David, along with his key staff, have the knowledge and foresight to look into underlying schedule logic
to identify problems at the earliest stage possible, preventing potential delays. Our Team recognizes the short turn around for this project
with the goal of providing input to summer 2016 City budget discussions. A preliminary critical path project schedule is shown below.
This matches project scope of work and cost estimate information.
Project Start Up, Management and Quality Control
FC1
SK1
Data Collection for Existing Arthur Ditch: Wood to Laurel Street
SK2
Alternatives Identification & Analysis
FC2
FC3
SK3
Master Plan Documentation
FC4
SK4
FC = City of Fort Collins Meetings SK = Stakeholder Meetings
City of Fort Collins (COFC) Meetings: City Staff
Stakeholder Meetings: City Engineering, Water Resources, Arthur Irrigation Company, and others per COFC
Project Tasks and Outreach Activities 2016
Prepare and Deliver Final Report
Conceptual Design, Impacts & Preferred Alternative(s) (COFC Meeting 3)
Present Results to Project Stakeholders (Meeting 3)
Public Open House (private property owner outreach)
Prepare Draft Report
COFC Review and Discussion on Draft Master Plan (COFC Meeting 4)
Stakeholder Review and Discussion on Draft Master Plan (Meeting 4)
Utility Conflict and Alternatives Constraints Mapping
Additional Outreach (City Council, CSU, Ditch Shareholders, Property Owners)
General Project Management (weekly calls with COFC)
Quality Check Draft Documents
Review Inspection Reports and Develop Base-File (GIS) - City Owned Structures
Identify Private Property Structures and Update Base-File (GIS)
5 Representative Impacted Property & Infrastructure Above Arthur Ditch
FebruaryMay April
Inventory and Assessment Memo Including Summary Map and GIS Files
COFC and Stakeholder Review of Mapping Results (Meeting 2)
Alternative Development & Analysis, Goals, Objectives, and Criteria
Goals, Objectives, and Criteria Development with COFC (COFC Meeting 2)
Internal Screening with Conceptual Design and Impacts Assessment
Notice to Proceed
Project Kickoff Meeting (COFC Meeting 1)
Support COFC Communication and Public Outreach Plan Development
Initial Project Stakeholders Meeting (Meeting 1)
March
6. Costs
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6. COSTS
The Michael Baker Team has a ‘Big-Picture’ understanding of the City’s asset management and financial/funding structure, due to the On-Call work that we’ve done together, allowing
our cost proposal to effectively fit into the $100,000 budget
identified at the Pre-Proposal Meeting.
Michael Baker uses an Oracle-based Enterprise Resource Process (ERP) to manage and control costs throughout the corporation. This system enables David to compare actual project costs
with negotiated budgets as well as forecasted costs on a weekly basis. Our internal accounting cost
controls to protect Michael Baker and our clients, because it requires proper justification and documentation prior to any project cost increase.
Tasks PM1/TM1 Tech Spec III Const Mgr CADD /
GIS Supvsr
Planner/
Community
Engineer I Civil Assoc Planner/
GIS
Total Hours Total Cost
$185 $195 $195 $105 $115 $115 $95 $80
Project Start Up, Management and Quality Control
Project Kickoff Meeting with COFC Engineering and Water Resources (COFC Meeting 1) 6 6 6 6 24 $3,600
Internal Inventory & Assessment Goals, Objectives, and Criteria Development 2 4 4 4 5 19 $2,430
Support COFC Communication and Public Outreach Plan Development 12 12 $2,340
Initial Project Stakeholders Meeting (COFC Engineering, COFC Water Resources, Arthur Irrigation CO) (Stakeholder Mtg 1) 4 6 4 4 18 $2,790
Additional Coordination Meetings (City Council, CSU, Ditch Shareholders, Property Owners) - assumes 6 12 4 16 $2,800
General Project Management (includes weekly conference call with COFC) 18 8 26 $4,890
Quality Check Draft Documents 24 2 26 $4,830
Subtotal 54 50 - 14 - 18 - 5 141 $23,680
Data Collection for Existing Arthur Ditch: Wood to Laurel Streets
Review Inspection Reports and Develop Digital Base-File (GIS) Based on Existing CAD Files - City Owned Structures 4 2 8 14 $1,890
Identify Limits of Private Property Structures and Update Digital Base-File (GIS) - Non City Owned 2 2 6 2 24 36 $3,500
Representative Impacted Property & Infrastructure Above Arthur Ditch (5 parcels) 2 2 5 3 10 10 32 $3,380
Inventory and Assessment Memo Including Summary Map and GIS Files 2 2 16 2 12 34 $3,590
COFC and Stakeholder Review of Mapping Results (Stakeholder Mtg 2) 4 4 5 5 18 $2,495
Subtotal 14 12 - 27 - 8 22 51 134 $14,855
Alternatives Identification & Analysis
Internal Alternative Development & Analysis Goals, Objectives, and Criteria Development 6 3 20 29 $3,995
Alternative Development & Analysis Goals, Objectives, and Criteria Development with COFC Engineering (COFC Meeting 2) 6 5 4 15 $2,545
Internal Screening with Conceptual Design and Impacts Assessment 4 4 20 20 8 32 88 $9,240
Utility Conflict and Alternatives Constraints Mapping 4 4 4 2 28 20 62 $6,430
Screening with Conceptual Design and Impacts to COFC Engineering and Identify Preferred Alternative(s) (COFC Meeting 3) 6 5 4 15 $2,545
Present Results to Project Stakeholders (Stakeholder Meeting 3) 4 5 4 13 $2,175
Public Open House (focus on private property owner outreach) - Project Information and Purpose 6 5 18 4 16 49 $5,895
Subtotal 36 31 - 24 18 58 36 68 271 $ 32,825
Master Plan Documentation
Complete Master Plan Analysis based on COFC and Stakeholder Meeting Outcome 2 4 12 2 6 26 $3,240
Master Plan Documention Alternatives Analysis and Recommendation 2 2 2 6 $990
Master Plan Documentation of Stakeholder and Public Outreach 2 2 8 12 $1,400
Master Plan Documentation of Next Steps - constructability, prioritization, funding and cost estimates 6 2 20 16 44 $7,240
Prepare Draft Report 4 10 4 6 6 12 42 $5,750
COFC and Stakeholder Review and Discussion on Draft Master Plan (COFC and Stakeholder Meeting 4) 6 6 4 2 18 $2,900
Prepare Final Report with COFC and Stakeholder Input 4 6 4 2 8 24 $3,200
Subtotal 26 32 24 10 12 32 - 36 172 $24,720
Subtotal of Michael Baker Hours 130 125 24 75 30 116 58 160 718 $96,080
Approximate ODC Cost (3% of Labor) $2,882
Tatanka Historical Assoicates 8 Hrs $680
CADD Technician $ 65.00
CADD/GIS Supervisor $ 105.00 Jason Isherwood
Civil Associate $ 95.00 John Zuleger, Ben Combs
Civil Engineer I $ 115.00 Andrew Friend
Civil Engineer II $ 135.00
Civil Engineer III $ 150.00
Planner/GIS Specialist $ 80.00 Katie Villela
Planner/Community Planning $ 115.00 Enessa Janes
Technical Specialist I $ 90.00
Technical Specialist II $ 150.00
Technical Specialist III $ 195.00 Joanna Morsicato
PM I / TM I $ 185.00 David Nemovitz, Kevin Doyle, Joe Zufall
PM II / TM II $ 195.00
Construction Manager $ 195.00 Chad Reich
Operations Manager $ 220.00
Initial Estimate of Michael Baker Labor & Corresponding Fee By Primary Task
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS
Project Classification Total
Burdened Staff
$99,642
Service Bridges
Training, 2012
OSHA Confined
Space Entry
Certification, 2014
Years of
Experience: 5
Education:
B.S., 2004, Civil and
Environmental
Engineering,
Bucknell University
Licenses /
Certifications:
Professional
Engineer - Civil,
Colorado, 2009,
43862
Years of
Experience: 11
Engineering, The
Pennsylvania State
University
Licenses /
Certifications:
Certified Floodplain
Manager, CO, 2002,
US-02-00534
Professional
Engineer - Civil, CO,
2009, 43278
Years of
Experience: 20
District
Shea Thomas, PE
303-455-6277
Completion Date:
Estimated: 2016
Team Members:
Jason Isherwood
Enessa Janes
Dave Jula
Andrew Friend
remedied this tight location on the
Arthur Ditch.
City of Fort Collins
Erika Keeton, Project
Manager
970-221-6521
Completion Date:
November 2011
Team Members:
David Nemovitz
Jason Isherwood
Kevin Doyle
Andrew Friend
individual project scoping reports, a
comprehensive delivery assessment,
accelerated bridge construction (ABC)
ratings, project schedules, and
conceptual cost estimates.
TBL: Social and Environmental
Considerations include the desire to
address historic preservation. A
Historic Context study for the Arthur
Ditch could be a right answer for a next
step for this “old town” Fort Collins
neighborhood. The story is worth
recording.
outages with the primary focus of
evaluating community impacts. Our
alternatives analysis was
summarized through a memo with
accompanying matrix evaluation,
exhibits, and engineering drawings.
In the end, the selected project
approach was based upon least
impacts.
RTD FasTracks I-225 Project
Michael Baker evaluated more than
15 conceptual alternatives while
engaging and educating the local
communities and evaluating
economic and environmental
impacts to those communities.
1933-1934 the City, using
Works Progress Administration
laborers, installed wooden
frames and piping in order to
cover the open trench in
residential areas. (Loomis
Addition Historic Context, CLG
Grant # CO-14-016 Humstone
Consulting, February 2015)
Covering the Town Ditch, 1933 (Local History Archive H20073)
needed for this project.
Understanding of the City’s asset
management and financial/
funding structure from our Service
Life Estimations for the Bridge
Network contract, including minor
structures for the Arthur Ditch.