HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESPONSE - RFP - 8331 BRIDGE INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR & REPLACEMENT165 S. Union Blvd. Suite 200 | Lakewood, CO 80228
Office: 720-514-1100 | Fax: 720-514-1120
June 23, 2016
Jin Wang, P.E., Project Manager
Elliot Dale, Buyer
City of Fort Collins, Purchasing Division
215 N Mason Street, 2nd Floor, PO Box 580
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522
Re: Proposal No. 8331, Bridge Inspection, Maintenance, Repair and Replacement Program
Dear Mr. Wang, Mr. Dale, and Members of the Selection Committee:
Michael Baker International, Inc. (Michael Baker) is excited to submit our
qualifications for the City of Fort Collins (the City) Bridge Inspection,
Maintenance, Repair, and Replacement Program (the Program). This
comprehensive program is a critical tool for measuring, maintaining, and
planning of the minor bridge structures encompassed within the City’s bridge
inventory. In addition, this program also provides a mechanism to support the
City with a wide variety of structural tasks such as design, rating, asset
management, consultation, as well as many other roles.
We are confident that you will find our team exceptionally qualified to support
you with the wide variety of tasks the City may need over the next five years.
Our primary focus will be to serve as the bridge inspector for the breadth of the
City’s minor structures, both through annual cycles and emergency needs. In
support of these inspections, we also will develop a simple and seamless
inspection/reporting tool that will replace PONTIS and meet the City’s needs for
documentation. Additionally, we fully recognize that our design and engineering
capabilities are extremely important and will play a big part in supporting the
City with this program.
Some of the unique benefits of our team include:
The right expertise. We bring a full-service team of expertise that is
founded on exactly the type of services necessary to support the diverse
range of program needs and expectations – bridge inspection, bridge and civil design, software/tool development,
asset management, and much more.
Unmatched familiarity of the program. Through our role as the City’s consultant on the last contract, we gained
invaluable experience of the overall program and best practices for performing inspections and other support related
activities. Examples include an understanding of programmatic funding for the bridge program, tendencies of
deterioration and challenges for replacement of the Arthur Ditch structures, and preferences between construction
methods vs. traffic impacts.
Innovation, new ideas, and unique capabilities. In addition to meeting the needs highlighted in the RFP, our team will
leverage our recent experiences with the City to provide innovation, new ideas, and unique capabilities that provides
added value as a trusted partner. Refer to the Value Added: Innovation and New Ideas Section for specific elements
that our team brings to the City.
Michael Baker Highlights:
Performed 28 work orders with
492 inspections for this
program in the last 5 years,
including a wide range of other
design and engineering services
Developed a service life
guidebook and analysis tool to
evaluate the entire bridge
network for asset management
and programming purposes
Performed specialty rope-
access inspection and oversaw
contractor activities for the
City’s largest ever bridge move
Currently partnering with the
City on a Master Plan for the
Arthur Ditch culvert system
Previously managed PONTIS
165 S. Union Blvd. Suite 200 | Lakewood, CO 80228
Office: 720-514-1100 | Fax: 720-514-1120
We are humbled by the opportunity to support the City with this program over the last term and are proud of what we
were able to accomplish together. Our commitment to you is to continue to strive for excellence and employ our
experiences to expand our value over the next five years. No matter the task, we are qualified and standing ready to help
you when necessary.
We acknowledge that we have received and reviewed Addendum No. 1 issued for this RFP and are pre-qualified with CDOT
for BI-Bridge Inspection, BD-Bridge Design, and SE-Structural Engineering. Project Manager David Nemovitz, P.E. 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.
Robert D. Torres, PE David Nemovitz, PE
Principal in Charge Project Manager
Associate Vice President Senior Associate
Michael Baker Overview
Michael Baker Overview
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MICHAEL BAKER OVERVIEW
Michael Baker International, Inc. (Michael Baker) is a leading global provider of
engineering and consulting services including transportation, municipal, planning, and
environmental services. Founded in 1940, Michael Baker now employs nearly 6,000
personnel worldwide has more than 90 offices across the United States and
internationally, and is ranked 6th in Bridge Engineering in Engineering News Record’s (ENR)
Top 25 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.
BRIDGE INSPECTION SERVICES
Michael Baker literally wrote the book on bridge inspection, having authored the
popular Federal Highway Administration “Bridge Inspection Training Manual 90” (BITM
90) and subsequently updating it to the “Bridge Inspector’s Reference Manual” (BIRM).
The BIRM has also served as the basis for the National Highway Institute’s bridge inspection training courses, which were
developed by Michael Baker and are taught by Michael Baker staff across the country. In addition to developing these
policy and administrative guidelines and coursework, Michael Baker performs many thousands of annual bridge safety
inspections on structures across the country. Michael Baker also offers unique capabilities to help agencies manage the
analysis and rating of large bridge inventories using the AASHTOWare Bridge Rating™ (BrR), formerly known as Virtis®,
software developed by Michael Baker and continuously supported, enhanced, and maintained by our own team
members.
MICHAEL BAKER IN COLORADO
For this contract, we will provide services from our local Lakewood, Colorado, office. The firm’s local resources include more
than 45 experienced personnel offering expertise in roadway design, hydrology and hydraulics, structural design,
transportation planning, traffic engineering, environmental services, and water resources. Our Colorado team has earned
a reputation for providing responsive client service and superior technical solutions to clients across a wide spectrum of
engineering and planning services, including:
Structural Design and Inspection
Roadway Design
Hydrology and Hydraulic Analysis
and Design
Water Quality and MS4
Compliance
Utility Design & Coordination
Parking lots and site design
Shelters and Park Facilities
Traffic Engineering
Floodplain Management,
Master Planning and Analysis
Multi-modal access (ADAAG
and PROWAG)
Trails and Recreational
Facilities
Stream Assessments and
Restoration
Cost Estimating
GIS
Environmental and NEPA
Compliance/Permitting
Public Involvement Program
support
Construction Management and
Inspection
Project Management
Alternative Delivery (Design-Build
& CMGC project delivery)
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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART AND TEAM LEADERSHIP
At Michael Baker, we know the success of our firm and our projects are built on the knowledge, experience, and talent of
our dedicated staff. The following team members were carefully selected for their record of consistently executing projects
in a cost-effective and expedient manner. They will provide outstanding client service to you and strong leadership to
support staff throughout the duration of this contract.
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
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KEY TEAM MEMBERS
Our key team members have been working with the City for years and each have a first-hand understanding of this program
and have formed strong working relationships that will propel us forward over the next five years. Here are the primary key
team members that will remain committed to this program.
Project Manager | David Nemovitz, PE
David is an experienced engineer, focused on bridge design and inspection projects in the Colorado
Front Range transportation market for nearly 18 years. He served as the project manager for this same
contract during the last term. In addition to this contract, he has also worked with the City for about
10 years (6 with Michael Baker and 4 prior) on numerous projects. These experiences provide him with
a good understanding of the City’s transportation program – the bridge network, funding, practices
and preferences, and with staff in many of the various departments. As project manager for this
contract, David will oversee all work activities and be the direct point of contact for all tasks. He will also participate in all
internal and external meetings, coordinate with project stakeholders, manage work and QA/QC plans, and manage the
overall schedule and budget. He will monitor the work and ensure all City and CDOT standards are met.
Bridge Inspection Team Lead | John Zuleger, EI
John is a civil engineer and bridge inspector with an emphasis in structural and geotechnical disciplines.
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. Similar to his role with this same contract over the last 3 years, John will serve as the
primary inspector and data manager.
Bridge Inspection Team Lead | Mike Doyle, PE
Mike is a structural engineer and bridge inspector. Prior to his time at Michael Baker, he served in a
similar role as part-time designer and part-time inspector. His inspection experience was diverse
including CDOT’s Off-Systems contract. Since joining Michael Baker, he has supported the Fort Collins
inspection contract. Mike is SPRAT I certified for using rope access and climbing techniques to gain
access to various components of the bridges for inspection and evaluation. He also has experience in
structural analysis and design using concrete, steel, and aluminum materials as well as structural inspection experience.
Mike’s primary focus for this upcoming contract will be as an inspection team lead in parallel with John.
Bridge Design Lead | Donald Taylor, PE
Donald has eight years of experience designing bridge components, performing structural analysis,
and providing bridge inspection support. His primary role is a bridge designer with expertise in all
types of bridges, culverts and retaining walls. He also has experience in bridge inspections, load
ratings, structure selection reports, aesthetic treatments, and utilizing innovative techniques such as
accelerated bridge construction. For this program, Donald will serve as the bridge design lead, as well
as a support bridge inspector if/and when needed.
Project Understanding
and Approach
Project Understanding
and Approach
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PROJECT UNDERSTANDING & OBJECTIVES
We understand your primary goal for this program is to maintain and improve safety along the City’s roads through the
inspection, rating, maintenance, repair and replacement of bridges and related transportation structures. From the previous
program term (2010-2016), we know that the work activities are about evenly balanced between bridge inspections and
other non-inspection support services. The objectives for the project can be summarized as follows:
o Bridge Inspections. The primary focus will be with performing the minor bridge inspections on an annual basis with
ability to provide emergency inspections (and provide recommendations and guidance for emergency response)
on an as-needed basis.
o Develop an Inspection/Report Tool. In lieu of using PONTIS or BrM (AASHTO inspection software), the consultant
will develop a customized “work-around” tool which will enable them to record and present inspection data similar
to previous inspections yet maintain consistency with CDOT reporting.
o Bridge Design. There is a high likelihood that design support will be required. Likely design tasks would include
repairs (joints, railings, approach slabs, drainage, overlays), replacements, and load ratings.
o Miscellaneous Support Activities. In addition to the tasks above, other technical efforts may be requested. Examples
of such activities from the past include: plan/design reviews, asset management, ADA evaluation, and feasibility
studies.
All-in-all, the consultant must be prepared and capable of providing a wide-range of technical expertise and offer a team
structure that is flexible and responsive to any needs that arise. The Michael Baker Team is proven and well integrated with
the City staff to provide the people and expertise necessary to successfully partner with this program.
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METHODOLOGY & PROJECT APPROACH
Thanks in large part to our experience in supporting this project over the last six years, as well as other similar projects, we
have developed a specific methodology and project approach that will help to provide high-quality, efficient services that
the City can trust. The following discussion describes our approach to delivering the various types of work activities expected
to be performed as part of this program.
BRIDGE INSPECTIONS
The expectation is that approximately 70 structures will be inspected on an annual basis between October and April, during
low-flow periods for creeks and irrigation systems. In addition, the consultant will stand ready to support emergency
inspections as the need arises (past experience indicates that one to three emergency inspections can be expected per
year).
The inspections themselves will be broken down into four main categories:
• New Inspections. These structures have not yet been inspected but may have been in service for many years. Inspectors
will follow Michael Baker’s Inspection Protocol along with taking all information necessary for calculating a new load
rating. The method for calculating each load rating will be based on the information available for each structure.
• Re-Inspections. Re-Inspections have been inspected previously and will also follow Michael Baker’s Inspection Protocol
but will utilize the previous inspection report as a go-by, noting past deficiencies, all recent repair work and changes to
the structure. A new load rating will be completed if any new significant loads are bearing on the structure.
• Confined Space. Confined Space inspections include but are not limited to Arthur Ditch. Special attention will be paid to
the condition of Arthur Ditch given its age and its function to the community. Numerous structures along Arthur Ditch
have exposed reinforcing in the positive moment region of the top slab so special attention will be placed on reinforcing
section loss and delaminating concrete. As always, safety will also play a major role in these inspections. Recently,
Michael Baker has completed inspection for the entire 1.3 mile continuous stretch using rover technology.
• Emergency Inspections. If the City requires that a structure be inspected or evaluated structurally at any given time,
Michael Baker will have a team of bridge inspector’s standing by and on call. We have completed 14 emergency
inspections and responded on-site or the next day as directed.
Criteria and Guiding Documentation
The City requires that bridge inspections be completed in accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines and applicable
FHWA and AASHTO national publications covering bridge inspection standards of practice. State publications covering
bridge inspection standards of practice for the State of Colorado will also be coordinated with the City.
Inspection Team
Based on our experience from the previous inspection contract, we intend to
organize our inspections with a single dedicated team of inspectors to ensure
consistency and quality. We’ve found that our inspectors can typically
complete eight to twelve inspections per day, and given the large time-window
for the contract there isn’t typically a need for multiple teams (although we will
certainly provide a second inspection team if needed). Instead, we will focus on
identifying good weather windows so we have clear visibility to take our time
and see the entire structure.
UNIQUE CAPABILITY
Both John Zuleger and Mike Doyle are
SPRAT certified. This critical skillset
proved invaluable with the inspection
and damage inventory of the steel truss
pedestrian bridge carrying Mulberry
over the Poudre River in 2015.
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Each team consists of one lead bridge inspector and a supporting inspector per
NBIS regulations. A third inspector will also attend all confined space inspections
for safety protocols. All of our inspectors are confined space certified.
Preparation Ahead of the Inspections
Inspection preparation is the key to a successful inspection project. Once an
inspection project has been given a notice to proceed, the Project Manager,
David Nemovitz, and the Lead Inspector(s) will hold an internal meeting to
establish an understanding of specific project needs and initiate the technical
work. This meeting will also discuss topics such as emergency notification,
coordination, and maintenance of traffic procedures.
Prior to performing any field work, the lead inspector will obtain all of the prior
inspection information (reports, sketches, photos, etc.) and collate them into a
field notebook. Additionally, a map outlining the locations of all structures (KMZ file) will be developed to plot an inspection
plan that minimizes commute time and coordinates like activities as appropriate. If the structures are part of Arthur Ditch,
access points will be discussed along with scheduling around active flows in the ditch itself.
From there, Michael Baker will contact the City approximately one to two weeks in advance of field inspections to share
scheduled inspection activities and give you an opportunity to advise the public of the impending work, especially if lane
closures are involved. This also allows you the opportunity to coordinate your field visits with our anticipated schedule.
Sample KMZ file color coded by date of planned inspection
Michael Baker staff completing
inspections of Mulberry over the Poudre
River using rope access.
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Field Inspections
Michael Baker’s approach to field inspection focuses on accuracy, efficiency and
safety. These three goals are what set aside Michael Baker from the competition.
Our extensive experience specifically with the City’s bridges, and our rigorous
internal and external training, allows us to meet these goals project after project.
Each structure that Michael Baker field assesses is carefully researched beforehand
for a full understanding of structure type, past deficiencies and past maintenance
issues. This gives our inspectors a “heads up” on what to look for and Michael
Baker’s extensive experience inspecting minor structures builds a strong
knowledge base to accurately assess any degradation and potential structural
deficiencies.
An element-based Inspection will be completed using the last routine inspection to mark-up in the field. CDOT’s Bridge
Coding Guide will be the foundation of these inspections. As we proved during the last inspection contract, our inspector’s
provide a comprehensive review of all structural components and are not hesitant to change the findings so that actual
conditions are documented. This is critically important as inspections are subjective and it is easy to be complacent or
tentative to stray from previous findings.
Detailed photos are also taken to display all critical elements of the structure including deficiencies and areas of concern. A
photo log is developed to document the photo reference information for reporting at a later date.
During the inspections, Michael Baker will also obtain traffic counts by use of four MetroCount® Vehicle Classifier System
Roadside Units with air sensors and hoses. Tamara Keefe, who lives and works in Fort Collins, deploys the units each morning
and picks them up after 24-hour counts for use in providing updated ADT information as part of our inspections. If recent
information is available from the City, that ADT information will be used in lieu of a new traffic count.
Safety Protocols
Michael Baker views the safety of our clients, their community members, and of our staff to be of utmost importance. We
nurture a safety-oriented culture among our employees and throughout our inspection teams. John Zuleger is a national
leader in safety training and best inspection practices for Michael Baker, and he will bring this mindset to this program.
One particular area of focus will be for the confined space structures. As executed by our team during the last contract, we
will follow safety protocols, such as:
• Confined space certifications for all inspectors
• Confined space inspection forms
• Notifications to the appropriate emergency services prior to the inspections
• Rescue and retrieval devises like tripods, safety harness, and an additional inspector stationed outside the structure
• Air monitoring devices and respirators (when appropriate)
Reporting
After the field work is completed, the inspection team will be back in the office processing all the data collected during the
inspection process. Office work includes but is not limited to producing load ratings, sketches, maintenance sheets,
inputting structure inventory and appraisal (SI&A) and PONTIS data, and preparing the final inspection reports.
Michael Baker’s completed bridge inspection report will contain the following sections for each structure:
TEAM BENEFIT
One thing that separates our
inspectors is that they are all bridge
design engineers too. The benefit is
that our inspectors also understand
the mechanics of what they’re seeing
and can provide refined opinions and
recommendations that are based
upon real engineering judgement.
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• Executive summary
• Location map
• Brief description of the site characteristics
• Description of the inspection techniques and access method(s)
• Appraisal and condition ratings and rating justification narrative
• Structure inventory and appraisal form
• Element level condition ratings
• Plan, elevation, and section sketches that identify bridge
geometry and configuration
• Component sketches that show general dimensions and
defects
• Load ratings
• Maintenance recommendations – Summary of cost estimates
for all urgent, safety and routine recommended repair work.
• Color photographs with descriptions
Quality Control / Quality Assurance
Bridge inspection presents unique challenges to achieve a level of
quality consistent with your requirements both in the field and the office. The primary focus and bulk of the work, the field
inspection, cannot be verified 100 percent due to budgetary and logistic constraints. Therefore, inspection procedures
based on standard practices and years of experience are heavily emphasized. Elements of quality control include:
• In-field verbal communication of each deficiency between teammates to solidify and clarify description
• Post inspection discussions of findings to clarify understanding of deficiencies and assist in making proper
recommendations for repair or maintenance
• Thorough reviews of all reporting documents using a checklist form for every structure to ensure consistency and
compliance
These and other measures, when routinely applied, achieve high quality results.
DEVELOPMENT OF AN INSPECTION/REPORTING TOOL
As outlined in the RFP Addendum No. 1, the City is requesting that
the consultant provide a customized tool and approach to
recording and documenting the inspection data as an alternative
to PONTIS. The Michael Baker team is confident that we can
provide the right-sized solution to meet the City’s needs. At this
time, we are proposing two separate alternatives: (1) a
comprehensive front-end software solution, and (2) a simple back-
end spreadsheet tool. These options are described below.
Option 1: Comprehensive Front-End Software Solution
As a co-developer and previous program manager for the PONTIS
software on behalf of AASHTOWare, Michael Baker has an
unmatched understanding of the ins and outs of inspection
software. Leveraging this knowledge, along with in-house
developers, Michael Baker can provide a customized solution that will serve as a stand-alone replacement to PONTIS.
Highlights of this customized tool include:
PROJECT PROOFS
Michael Baker routinely develops customized tools for
individual clients to help solve specific needs:
• Fort Collins service life asset management
tool in Microsoft Excel
• CDOT bridge life cycles and bridge
prioritization tool in Microsoft Excel
• UDOT bridge inspection conversion tool in
Microsoft Excel
• ODOT pavement inspection and management
applications, built for Windows 7+ and tablet
devices
• NJ Turnpike utility inspection application,
written for Windows 8 on tablet devices
• NJDOT roadway inspection application on iOS
platform
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• A Graphical user interface (GUI) for simple data input customized to reflect City preferences
• Use of the existing database information without any loss of previous data
• The Database and Microsoft excel output that is customizable and can be exactly the same information as has been
provided in the past
• The Database information is recorded over time and can be carried over from year to year without any loss of
current data
Option 2: Simple Back-End Spreadsheet
In lieu of a more comprehensive approach, Michael Baker can also use a simple spreadsheet approach to recording and
presenting data. Highlights of this customized tool include:
• For input, a simple form would be developed to mimic PONTIS and provide a hard copy paper for recording of date
in the field
• The data would be transferred from the field notes to a spreadsheet that houses all of the recorded data which can
be manipulated to present information as appropriate for the City
• The development effort is minimal
• The data must be hand-typed into the spreadsheet one-piece of information at a time
• Information from previous inspections cannot be carried over from year-toy-year
Comparison of Tools
Although Option 1 is a more expensive solution, we recommend it as the best solution for a truly comprehensive approach
to replacing PONTIS for the long-term. The upfront costs are more expensive, but the processing effort spent on each
inspection will be less than option 2 (and similar to PONTIS), and there will be less errors associated with back-end data
manipulation.
Option 2 is a more-cost effective solution. The primary concern is that data must be entered into a spreadsheet and may
introduce more errors. Additionally, the information is not easily transferable from year to year.
All of that said, we recognize that there isn’t much post-processing of the inspection information at this time and therefore
either option will be appropriate. Additionally, either option will become the property of the City for the one-time
development fee.
BRIDGE DESIGN
Although the primary element for this contract is bridge inspection, we know from direct
experience that the City may also request bridge design services as part of this program. There
are two main types of design services that we anticipate you may request: (1) repair and/or
rehabilitation of structures currently suffering from age, deterioration, or damage; and (2) new
structures. Naturally, the primary focus of these tasks is bridge design and engineering, but being
able to provide full-service support capabilities such as roadway design, drainage, traffic phasing,
and utilities is also a huge benefit. Michael Baker provides this exact expertise and has been able
to support the City in a variety of tasks over the last several years.
Repair and/or Rehabilitation Design
As a part of the City’s annual maintenance program, or as a result of findings from field
inspections, it is anticipated that some of the existing structures will require repair and/or
rehabilitation to keep your transportation system operating safely and efficiently. The inspection
and asset management programs can help to identify specific locations that may be at highest
risk and therefore direct where maintenance funding should go.
Michael Baker
designed a bridge
expansion joint
replacement for Lemay
Ave over the Poudre
River
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If requested, Michael Baker will perform design services for the repair and/or rehabilitation of ailing structures, with the
intent of taking the project through construction. All designs and construction documents will be prepared in accordance
with CDOT, AASHTO, and City requirements, as appropriate. We understand that this work may be deemed high-priority
and require immediate response, and we have the resources that allow us to take action quickly to minimize impacts to the
public.
New Design
In addition to general maintenance of the existing structures, the City also
pursues opportunities to upgrade the current infrastructure, both through
bridge replacement and through the addition of new structures. Often time’s
projects of this nature are full-scale and will require the addition of other
disciplines -- Michael Baker has these capabilities.
Load Ratings
Michael Baker also recently provided the City with several structural load
rating projects, both as part of the annual inspections and as stand-alone
consultation. Load ratings will be performed using AASHTO’s BrR
(previously called VIRTIS) software or through other hand-design
applications, as appropriate.
Michael Baker designed a culvert
replacement for the Arthur Ditch Irrigation
System at Wood St & Sycamore St
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CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
As Project Manager, Dave will serve as your single-point of contact and is responsible and accountable for overall contract
performance and task order control. We know that the highest standards must be met in all aspects of the overall contract
and every task order in order for you to achieve overall contract goals, and annual inspection targets of approximately 70
bridges. Our goal is to provide you with cost-effective solutions that meet your needs and adhere to the highest quality
standards. The following discussion outlines six milestones Michael Baker engages to ensure a successful project— each
time, every time.
1. INITIAL COORDINATION
Immediately following contract negotiation and contract notice-to-proceed, Dave will meet with you to establish a clear
understanding of specific project needs and schedule. In addition, topics such as emergency notification, coordination, and
maintenance of traffic procedures will be discussed. We will establish clear and open lines of communication and begin an
important and ongoing dialogue between all participants.
2. SELECT WORK ORDER PROJECT TEAM
Our goal is to deliver every project on time, within budget, and with added innovation whenever possible!
Listening closely to you and understanding your needs is the first step in selecting the right work order project team once
you have identified your need for assistance. We will assemble the best team to assist you in a quick and efficient manner.
Dave will select project team members based on individual strengths and appropriate availability to ensure all project goals
and objectives are met.
We are available to begin work immediately, whether it be an inspection project, design project, or something else entirely.
For the annual inspections, we know you’re the typical window runs from October 15th to April 15th (matching irrigation
company off-period times).
3. DEVELOP SCOPE OF WORK AND NEGOTIATE
We know starting each project work order off right is the best assurance for delivering success. Dave will work closely with
you to develop a comprehensive scope of work and labor hours cost estimate. He will work with you to explore ways to
maximize efficiency and available funding before arriving at a final labor hour cost estimate and obtaining work order notice-
to-proceed.
4. WORK ORDER KICK-OFF
Our project kick-off meetings are designed to facilitate quick and effective knowledge transfer to the project personnel and
to develop clearly defined roles and milestones for the project.
5. CONTRACT AND WORK ORDER MANAGEMENT
Michael Baker’s established project management approach is clearly defined in Michael Baker’s process manual, The Baker
Way. The Baker Way ensures consistent management and quality practices. The Baker Way outlines processes in the following
categories:
• Preparing the Scope of Work
• Project Delivery
• Financial Administration
• Project Management Plan
• Contracts and Agreements
• Change Management
• Quality Management
• Project Closeout
• Document Management System
• Project Reporting
• Project Closeout
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At Michael Baker, we do not believe that project success just happens, but rather it comes from a well thought out approach
to manage and execute the work. All task orders under this contract will have a Project Management Plan (PMP) prior to
project initiation. The PMP is a collection of all pertinent information required to successfully manage and execute a project.
6. QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL
Providing a high quality product is our number one priority. Our goal is to provide high-quality, error-free deliverables that
will result in cost-effective and safe bridge and roadway structures. Michael Baker’s QA/QC process is the foundation for all
project management, inspection and design work that we do. By following The Baker Way, we deliver products that meet
and exceed your goals.
It is Dave’s responsibility to ensure the QA/QC program is effective and continuous improvements are implemented in all
aspects of the project. In addition, Bob will serve as quality manager and develop a quality management plan. Quality
Control leads are also assigned for each discipline, and each lead receives guidance and support as necessary to ensure
quality is incorporated into every work effort.
Bridge Inspection QA/QC
Bridge inspection presents unique challenges to achieve a level of quality consistent with your requirements both in the
field and the office. Inspections are inherently subjective and visual ques for deterioration can be affected by many
environmental factors such as temperature, wetness, light, etc. Therefore, inspection procedures based on standard
practices and years of experience are heavily emphasized. Elements of our inspection quality control program include:
• Sound inspection preparation efforts
• Verbal in-field communication of each deficiency to teammates to solidify and clarify description
• Post inspection discussions of inspection findings to clarify understanding of deficiencies and assist in making proper
recommendations for repair or maintenance
• Use of a standard QC checklist for each structure to ensure accuracy and consistency for each and every structure
Adherence to inspection procedures reduces but does not eliminate errors. Therefore, we will also implement numerous
quality control measures outlined below to minimize errors and omissions:
• Monthly team meetings with the project manager and inspectors to discuss inspection findings and
recommendations, to determine more efficient means of performing work
• Thorough reviews of every inspection report by the Team Lead, with the intent of reading between the lines to
identify possible errors or exclusions.
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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 Bridge inspection,
maintenance, repair and replacement program will include these factors:
Social – The trasnportation network serves as the backbone of the City, connecting people and communities
and enabling commerce to thrive. Michael Baker understands the importance of balancing safety with
convenience, mobility, and protection of assets. Social outcomes sought in the delivery of this project include:
• Protecting public safety by understanding structural behavior & mechanics of deterioration.
• Recommending and implementing solutions that help avoid future maintenance issues and limit impacts to the
travelling public.
• Minimizing short-term construction impacts through the execution of safe,
efficient and phased traffic control plans.
Economic – Bridges and structures are generally the most-expensive
elements in a transportation network. Michael Baker knows that
protecting assets is the best way to extend their service life and will
therefore save money for the City in the long-run. From this
perspective, Michael Baker will help to:
• Use an intelligent inspection approach to track conditional changes from
previous inspections and identify trends that may lead to costly problems in
the future.
• Identify cost effective recommendations 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:
• Reducing waste by the use of tablets for electronic data collection.
• Preservation and protection of existing historic structures when applicable.
• Providing environmentally friendly design solutions when retrofit or
replacement are required.
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.
Michael Baker understands the
core principles of the TBL and has
employed their use on several
task orders from the previous
program term.
Emergency Inspections for the
2013 Flood
Michael Baker was on the ground
during the flood events and
helped the City determine which
bridges and roadways should be
closed for safety and which could
remain open to maintain traffic
operations.
Wood Street Arthur Ditch Project
Michael Baker performed an in-
depth analysis of
Value Added:
Innovation and New Ideas
Value Added:
Innovation and New Ideas
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VALUE ADDED: INNOVATION AND NEW IDEAS
At Michael Baker, we believe it’s important to bring more to the table than simply meeting the minimum requirements of
the contract. Our real benefit comes from identifying ways to improve efficiency, add value through, and make your jobs
easier. Leveraging on our insight from the last inspection contract, we’d like to suggest several new opportunities to
implement innovation and new ideas that will bring this added value to the City.
ARTHUR DITCH INSPECTION TECHNOLOGY
The Arthur Ditch structures is a small, confined space culvert system running more than
1.3 miles in length. The City currently inspects and maintains only the portions of structure
that pass beneath City owned right-of-way (roads, alleys, etc.). However, the intermediate
pieces (approximately 70% of the total length of buried structure) are not typically
inspected. Through our support on the Arthur Ditch Master Planning and Alternatives
Analysis project, we performed a full-length, detailed bridge inspection of the entire 1.3
mile system using a remote-control rover with high-definition camera and live-feed video.
The results were phenomenally successful, providing a glimpse into portions of structure
that are difficult and sometimes unsafe to inspect by hand.
Our direct experience with this technology will bring the City an opportunity to perform
Arthur Ditch inspections with individual hands-on inspections combined with a system-
wide inspection for the entire network. This approach to inspection of the Arthur Ditch
network will provide a more robust inspection program with significant cost-savings and
less-risk to inspection personnel.
BRIDGE MAINTENANCE SUPPORT
In working with the City on the last inspection contract, we have identified an area that we believe Michael Baker could
bring real value to the City. Management of bridge maintenance is always a challenging and time-consuming effort. We
have developed a concept where Michael Baker can help by partnering with the City to manage the bridge maintenance
program. Michael Baker already identifies specific maintenance issues resulting from the inspections. But this concept
would also add the development of an inventory of regularly anticipated maintenance needs for the entire bridge network.
By proactively tracking these potential maintenance efforts, we can help identify repairs before they become critical and also
program funding needs in advance. In addition, we can use this information to focus our inspections on these critical
elements to ensure we understand structural condition and physical repair needs.
Examples of the types of bridge elements that could be tracked would be: expansion joints, bearings, railings, scour
protection measure, paint, elements at-risk for debris blockage, aesthetic features, and more.
ASSET MANAGEMENT
During the last inspection contract, Michael Baker prepared a remaining service life assessment tool and guidebook for the
entire network of City bridges (minor and major structures). The purpose of the tool and guidebook was to categorize the
bridges into groups associated by anticipated replacement dates for the purpose of programming asset management
funding. The tool was developed with the intent to bring up-to-date annually with each inspection cycle. However, Michael
Baker is certainly best positioned to provide this update and follow-through with performing the work. The benefit to the
City is that Michael Baker can leverage our in-depth knowledge of the City’s infrastructure and help to better identify funding
needs on an annual basis.
Remote controlled rover used
by Michael Baker to inspect
1.3 miles of the Arthur Ditch
culvert system in 2016
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Michael Baker has provided the
City of Fort Collins with Bridge
Service Life Assessments and
reports in 2015 during the last
on-call contract. These are
screenshots taken from the tool.
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PROJECT PRE-SCOPING AND PRIORITIZATION
In conjunction with Asset Management and Data Conversion, Michael Baker has developed a Prioritization Toolkit to aid
programming projects that contain structures. The Prioritization Toolkit is a dynamic spreadsheet that compiles several
factors and evaluations prior to determining which projects will be selected for the next round of funding. It determines
which projects have minimal risk due to design, schedule, budget, and coordination efforts and which projects have a higher
potential for complications.
In general, pre-scoping efforts involve site-specific assessments of:
• Existing plans and studies • Environmental overview
• Survey data and right of way • Traffic and phasing
• Existing bridge data and analysis • Maintenance considerations
• Design criteria • Local agency requirements
• Utility survey/identification • Site visit
• Hydraulics survey/identification • Cost estimate
• Railroad considerations • Design and construction schedules
• Ditch considerations • Project delivery selection
Being that not all factors have the same effect on overall project schedule or budget, scoring categories are combined with
a weight factor applied to highlight issues that typically jeopardize a successful project. The evaluation weighting can be
developed to reflect specific client needs and preferences (i.e. emphasis on traffic, crash data, schedule, cost,
structural/functional integrity, special circumstances, etc.) These preferences, although a great starting point, may be
tailored to the City’s input and the ranking will automatically recalculate prioritization based on the new weights and
scoring. Currently, the categories considered are:
• Right-of-way • Third parties
• Utilities • Environmental
• Hydraulics and water quality • Bridge data
• Ditches • Maintenance
• Railroad • Cost
• Traffic-crash data • Schedule
We provided a bridge scoping tool for CDOT Region 1 which has been received with glowing praise. Michael Baker can
expand the tool to provide a prioritization for a variety of project types, such as helping to evaluate pedestrian grade-
separations with the recently implemented funding program.
By identifying potential risk elements to the budget, schedule, and overall success of a project, pre-scoping provides a
preliminary level of analysis that can be used to determine the appropriate level of programming for the subject projects.
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FIELD DATA COLLECTION AND REVIEW TOOL
As a result of our involvement with many flood recovery projects over the past two years, Michael Baker has developed a
number of tools to help improve efficiency and accuracy in the data collection and field review of design information. One
such tool is a custom Michael Baker application (app) that was created for use on mobile devices such as phones and tablets
and built on ESRI’s ArcGIS Online platform. This app essentially allows a user to download a base map of information (say
aerial imagery overlaid with design CAD line work) onto the mobile device, and then make notes and edit this base
information in the field as new data is found or as a review process. Michael Baker has implemented this technology for
damage reports, inspection of field conditions, verification of preliminary designs, inspection of asset data, and other
applications. Additionally, the information is conveyed in real-time for anyone to see, allowing an instantaneous syncing of
data with others in the office and data sharing of information and collaboration with clients and stakeholders when needed.
The great benefit of this tool is that it can help to eliminate the barriers that typically existing between office engineering and
field observation. This free app can easily be used by the City or the project team to aid in project development and quality
control process. We have used this real-time ArcGIS Online-based field collection method extensively throughout the
Colorado Front Range for flood recovery effort and stream restoration field work with great success.
Michael Baker staff using this custom app in the
field to collect georeferenced data
Data gathered using out real-time ArcGIS collection
method
Resumes
Resumes
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DAVID A. NEMOVITZ, PE | Project Manager
David has 17 years of transportation structures design and project management
experience with CDOT, city/county municipalities, and other clients across
Colorado. He has a strong background with structures of all types, including local
and highway bridges, railroad bridges, pedestrian overpasses and underpasses,
retaining walls, major drainage structures, and more. Over the last 5 years, his
primary focus has been in the leadership and management of design and inspection
projects. In addition, he has a strong background with quality control/quality
assurance and implementation of construction through guidance and oversight.
David has a lot of experience with managing on-call contracts with multiple and
simultaneous tasks. In addition to traditional design and inspection, he has direct
experience with other relevant skills such as asset management and prioritization,
retrofit/repair, aesthetic enhancements, and flood protection and resiliency.
Experience
• Bridge Inspection, Repair, Maintenance and Replacement Program, City of Fort
Collins, Project Manager.
• Boulder County Emergency Transportation Civil/Structural Engineering Related
to the 2013 Flood, Boulder County, Project Manager.
• Arthur Ditch Master Planning & Alternatives Analysis, City of Fort Collins, Project
Manager.
• Riverside Drive Bridge Replacement, City of Fort Collins, Project Manager.
• Coal Bank Creek Bridge Replacement, CDOT Region 4, Project Manager.
• Columbine Open Space Bridge, Douglas County, Project Manager.
• 95th Street Bridge Replacement, City of Louisville, Project Manager.
• US 36 Managed Lane/Bus Rapid Transit, HDR Engineering, Inc., Bridge Engineer.
• State Highway 93 Shoulders and Community Ditch Trail Crossing, Boulder
County, Structures Manager.
ROBERT D. TORRES, PE | Principal-in-Charge
Bob has more than 38 years of management and leadership experience in planning,
design, and construction of transportation infrastructure projects. He is the
Transportation Department Manager for the Lakewood, Colorado office, managing
22 multi-disciplined professionals. He joined Michael Baker after a successful 28-
year career with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), most recently
serving as the Region 2 Transportation Director. His project experience includes
alternative delivery (Design-Build, CM/GC); program management; planning and
coordination with public and private organizations, interest groups, and elected
and appointed officials.
Experience
• Boulder County On-Call Emergency Services, Boulder County, QA/QC.
• McConnell Drive Bridge Replacement, Town of Lyons. QA/QC.
• SH 16/I-25/US 85 Interchange and Corridor Improvements, CDOT Region 2.
Design Quality Manager.
• I-25/Baptist Road Interchange Reconstruction, BRRTA/CDOT, Project Manager.
Years with Michael Baker: 6
Years with Other Firms: 11
Degrees
B.S., 1998, Civil Engineering -
Structures Emphasis, University
of Iowa
Licenses/Certifications
Professional Engineer, Colorado,
2002, 37272
Years with Michael Baker: 1
Years with Other Firms: 38
Degrees
B.S.C.E., 1978, Civil Engineering,
University of Colorado at Denver
Licenses/Certifications
Professional Engineer, Colorado,
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JOHN A. ZULEGER, EI, CBI | Bridge Inspection Team Lead
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.
Experience
• Bridge Inspection, Repair, Maintenance and Replacement Program, City of Fort
Collins, Structural Engineer.
• Arthur Ditch Master Planning. City of Fort Collins, Bridge Inspector.
• 2014-15 Statewide Brdg Insp. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Bridge
Inspector.
• 2016-2017 Statewide Fracture Critical Bridge Inspection. Kentucky
Transportation Cabinet, Bridge Inspector.
• CDOT Region 1 Bridge Pre-Scoping, CDOT, Structural Engineer.
• Columbine Open Space Bridge Conceptual Design Evaluation, Douglas County
Government, Civil Associate.
• Riverside Drive Bridge Replacement, City of Fort Collins, CO, Bridge Engineer.
• US 36 Managed Lane/Bus Rapid Transit, HDR Engineering, Inc., Bridge Engineer.
MICHAEL DOYLE, PE | Bridge Inspection Team Lead
Mike is a structural engineer with experience in structural analysis and design using
concrete, steel, and aluminum materials as well as structural inspection experience.
Major design experience involves being a supporting engineer for various bridges,
culverts, and retaining walls across the nation. Inspection experience for CDOT’s
on/off system bridges. SPRAT I certified for using rope access and climbing
techniques to gain access to various components of the bridges for inspection and
evaluation.
Experience
• Bridge Inspection, Repair, Maintenance and Replacement Program, City of Fort
Collins, Bridge Inspector.
• Statewide Off-Systems Bridge Inspections, CDOT, Bridge Inspector.
• Glover Cary Bridge Inspection, Kentucky. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
Inspector.
• Boulder County On-Call Emergency Services, Boulder County, Bridge Engineer.
Years with Michael Baker: 5
Degrees
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-Service Bridges Training, 2012
CAL-EMA Safety Assessment
Program, 2011
Society of Professional Rope
Access Technician II (SPRAT),
2014
OSHA Confined Space Entry
Certification, 2014
Years with Michael Baker: 1
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DONALD L. TAYLOR II, PE | Bridge Design Lead
Donald is a structural engineer with experience being a designer, task lead, and
project manager for several projects with bridges and related structures in the local
area for both traditional and design-build delivery methods. He has worked with
clients addressing challenging, environmentally and context sensitive situations,
including design alternatives and variances for landslide stabilization, retaining walls,
bridge and culvert replacements or rehabilitations. He has aided contractors through
post design services, on-site emergency structure assessments and construction
guidance.
Experience
• Bridge Inspection, Repair, Maintenance and Replacement Program, City of Fort
Collins, Structural Engineer.
• CDOT Region 1 Bridge Pre-Scoping, Structural Engineer.
• Boulder County Emergency Transportation Civil/Structural Engineering Related to
the 2013 Flood, Boulder County, Structural Engineer.
• Riverside Drive Bridge Replacement, City of Fort Collins, Project Manager.
• SH 93 Shoulders Widening, Boulder, Colorado. Boulder County. Structural Engineer.
• Coal Bank Creek Bridge Replacement, CDOT Region 4, Lead Structural Engineer.
• SH 119 Value Engineering Change Proposal, American Civil Constructors/CDOT
Region 1. Lead Structural Engineer.
• Yale Avenue over I-225 and RTD LRT Median Bridge over I-225, RTD/CDOT Region 1
(Old Region 6). Structural Lead.
• US 36 Managed Lanes Phases I&II Design Build, CDOT Region 6. Structural
Engineer.
• Boulder County On-Call Emergency Services, Boulder County. Task Lead and
Structural Engineer.
DEREK T. WEBB, PE | Roadway/Civil Design
Derek is a highly experienced professional engineer with several years of designing
and managing a variety of complex transportation and civil improvement projects. He
has extensive experience in the design and retrofit of highways, intersections, and
trails for many Colorado municipalities and the Colorado Department of
Transportation. Much of his experience is working with Parks and Open Space
departments, where focus is on providing outdoor recreation access with minimum
impact on the environment. He applies creative, outside-the-box thinking to unique
engineering problems. He has hands-on experience supporting and advising junior
engineers, CAD personnel, as well as coordinating with clients, sub-consultants and
outside parties. He has comprehensive field experience includes oversight of all
construction elements of major transportation projects.
Experience
• Bridge Inspection, Repair, Maintenance and Replacement Program, City of Fort
Collins, Civil Designer.
• Boulder County On-Call Emergency Services, Boulder County, Colorado. Boulder
County, Task Manager.
Years with Michael Baker: 6
Years with Other Firms: 2
Degrees
M.S., 2008, Civil
Engineering/Structural, State
University of New York at
Buffalo
B.S., 2007, Civil
Engineering/Structural, State
University of New York at
Buffalo
Licenses/Certifications
Professional Engineer,
Colorado, 2012, 46591
Professional Engineer,
California, 2013, 81662
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BRETT M. TERRELL | Inspection/Reporting Tool
Brett is a skilled CADD technician with several years of experience at Michael Baker.
He graduated from Northwest Kansas Technical School with an Associates in Applied
Science. He has extensive experience surrounding bridge inspections such as
inspecting box culverts, culvert bridges and maintaining sketches. He is also familiar
with developing, maintaining, and finalizing structure plans. Brett is OSHA certified
and has respiratory, first aid, CPR and AED certifications.
Experience
• Bridge Inspection, Repair, Maintenance and Replacement Program, City of Fort
Collins, Bridge Inspector and Bridge CAD.
• Columbine Open Space Bridge Conceptual Design Evaluation, Douglas County
Government, CADD Technician.
• Boulder County On-Call Emergency Services, Boulder County, CADD Technician.
• US 36 Managed Lanes Phases I&II Design Build, CDOT Region 6, Structural CAD.
BENJAMIN M. COMBS, EI | Roadway/Civil Design
While serving as a highway engineer-in-training with the Federal Highway
Administration, Mr. Combs developed and administered compliant projects with
FHWA regulations. He developed plans, specifications, and estimates for several
National Park Service and Forest Service projects. He also worked closely with DOT
and local agencies while on developmental assignments with CDOT and FHWA’s
Federal Aid division office in Florida. Mr. Combs worked as a project inspector
overseeing construction on the FHWA Trail Ridge Road and the Control Road Bridge
Replacement projects.
Experience
• Bridge Inspection, Repair, Maintenance and Replacement Program, City of Fort
Collins, Civil Designer.
• CDOT Region 1 Bridge Pre-Scoping, Colorado. Colorado Department of
Transportation, Region 1, Civil Associate.
• Boulder County On-Call Emergency Services, Boulder County, Colorado, Boulder
County, Civil Engineer.
Years with Michael Baker: 3
Degrees
A.A.S., 2013, Engineering
Technology, Northwest Kansas
Technical School
Years with Michael Baker: 3
Years with Other Firms: 3
Degrees
B.S., 2010, Civil Engineer,
University of Colorado at Denver
Licenses/Certifications
Engineer-In-Training, Colorado,
2009
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Years with Michael Baker: 6
Years with Other Firms: 5
Degrees
B.S., 2005, Civil Engineering -
Structures Emphasis, University of
Wyoming
Licenses/Certifications
Professional Engineer - Civil,
Utah, 2010, 7562349
Professional Engineer - Civil,
California, 2009, C 74356
Professional Engineer - Civil,
Idaho, 2010, 14472
TAMARA D. KEEFE, GISP | Inspections/Traffic Counts
Tamara has professional experience as an environmental scientist and GIS
specialist. She has provided GIS/CADD support on many environmental and
engineering projects. Ms. Keefe has extensive knowledge and experience with
documentation and compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) and Endangered Species Act (ESA). Tamara is responsible for the provision
of technical reports and has participated in the development of environmental
reports, such as environmental impact statements (EIS), environmental
assessments (EA), and categorical exclusions (CE) to summarize existing
environmental conditions, develop theories, and recommend solutions.
Experience
• Bridge Inspection, Repair, Maintenance and Replacement Program, City of Fort
Collins. Field Technician.
• Boulder County On-Call Emergency Services, Boulder County, Colorado
Purchasing. Environmental Scientist.
• Bridge Pre-Scoping Report, CDOT Region 1. Environmental Scientist.
• Coal Bank Creek Bridge Replacement Design, Colorado Department of
Transportation, District 4. Environmental Scientist.
ALAN F. YATES, JR., PE, CBI | Inspection/Reporting Tool
Alan is a professional engineer that combines strong technical experience with a
clear understanding of project delivery. He is a leader that solves complex
transportation challenges with creative and practical solutions. He has experience
in all areas of the life cycle of a structure including design, construction, inspection,
and asset management. He is a certified bridge inspector that can provide accurate
existing condition evaluation and develop efficient solutions for maintenance and
rehabilitation challenges. Alan's broad structures experience includes bridges, box
culverts, retaining walls, drainage structures, sign structures, shoring, and single-
story buildings.
Experience
• Bridge Management Policies Development, Utah Department of Transportation,
Project Manager.
• Statewide Supplemental Bridge Safety Inspection Program, Statewide, Utah.
Utah Department of Transportation, Project Manager.
• I-15 Structural and Geotechnical Design, Farr West and Brigham City, Utah. Utah
Department of Transportation, Task Manager.
Years with Michael Baker: 12
Years with Other Firms: 4
Degrees
B.A., 2001, Elementary Education,
University of Wyoming
B.S., 1999, Wildlife and Fisheries
Science, University of Wyoming
Certificate, 2008, Geographic
Information Systems, The
Pennsylvania State University
Licenses/Certifications
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JOSE L. ALDAYUZ, PE | Transportation Department Manager
Jose is a transportation department manager with experience in asset
management, bridge design, bridge management, bridge inspection, and bridge
rating. Prior to joining Michael Baker, he served as AASHTO’s Project Manager for
the development of software for AASHTO member departments. As a project
manager, he directed the maintenance, support, and development of AASHTO’s
Bridge Management System Pontis®. This system is designed to assist agencies in
maintaining data on their bridge inventory and inspections, predicting bridge
preservation and functional improvement needs, and developing bridge work
programs.
Experience
• Bridge Inspection, Repair, Maintenance and Replacement Program, City of Fort
Collins, PONTIS Data Technician.
• American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Virtis®—
Development, Maintenance, and Support of a Bridge Load-Rating System,
AASHTO, Technical Manager.
• Development and Implementation of the Next Generation Bridge Management
System, Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Principal Investigator.
• I-95 Design Support Services, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation,
District 6-0, Subject Matter Expert.
Years with Michael Baker: 7
Years with Other Firms: 24
Degrees
M.S., 1995, Civil
Engineering/Transportation
Engineering, University of
Wisconsin at Madison
Licenses/Certifications
Professional Engineer - Civil,
Wisconsin, 1994, 29971-006
Professional Engineer, Maryland,
2014, 45991
Relevant Project Experience
Relevant Project Experience
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Fort Collins On-Call Bridge Inspection, Maintenance, Repair & Replacement Program
Fort Collins, Colorado
From 2010 to 2016, Michael Baker served as the on-call
consultant for the City's minor bridge inspection, maintenance,
repair and replacement program. During this five year program
(extended to a sixth year), Michael Baker completed 28 work
orders with a wide-range of tasks. More importantly, the Team
worked side-by-side with the City on a daily basis – acting as a
sounding board, providing technical guidance, and partnering to
complete any challenge that arose.
Bridge Inspections:
Annual Inspections. The city has approximately 200 minor
bridges inspected at 12 or 24 month intervals. Michael Baker
performed approximately 70 annual bridge inspections per year,
or more than 400 inspections over the course of the contract.
The minor bridges cover a variety of structure types, including: concrete and steel bridges,
concrete box culverts, concrete and steel pipes, and numerous segments of a 1.3-mile
confined-space culvert system with the Arthur Ditch Irrigation Canal. Traffic counts were
performed to obtain current ADTs. The work was 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.
Special Inspections. Michael Baker was asked to inspect several major bridges and provide
recommendations for potential modifications to accommodate special uses such as maintenance and construction loading
or conversion to pedestrian and equestrian use.
Emergency Inspections. Michael Baker also performed eight emergency inspections relating to actual or impending failures.
In these scenarios, Michael Baker was able to respond as quickly as directed, often within hours of the request. During the
September 2013 flood, Michael Baker was on-site with the City inspecting several bridges over the Poudre River for scour
and stability in order to determine potential bridge closures for public safety. In several instances, Michael Baker staff
helped direct contractor repairs.
Damage Inventory Inspection. Michael Baker also worked with the Parks
Department to support them on the deconstruction and salvage of a 2-span, 330-
foot long steel truss carrying pedestrians along Mulberry Avenue over the Poudre
River. The Team performed detailed damage inventory inspections at several stages
of the construction activities, including: pre-construction, after the deck
demolition, and after the bridge move. Michael Baker used complex rope access
inspection techniques to gain hands-on access of the underside of the bridge.
Michael Baker also provided technical review and recommendations for the
contractor’s demolition plan and lifting plans and performed an emergency design
for a mid-span splice connection for the truss units to replace the damaged existing
splice plates resulting from the construction activities.
Michael Baker staff completing
inspection of Mulberry over the
Poudre River using rope access
Client
City of Fort Collins
Jin Wang, P.E.
Relevancy
• Minor bridge
inspections
• Emergency
inspections
• Confined space
inspections
• Bridge retrofit design
• Bridge replacement
design
• Load ratings
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Retrofit, Repair, & Replacement Design:
Retrofit & Repair Design. During the course of the project, Michael Baker was tasked
with special design tasks. There were several tasks geared towards retrofit and
repair of existing structures. Projects included expansion joint replacements, railing
repairs, manhole retrofits, and a headwall modification.
Replacement Design. Additionally, there were two culvert replacement projects as
part of the Arthur Ditch Irrigation system. These replacement projects utilized full-
service civil engineering design, including bridge, roadway, drainage, utilities, and
traffic disciplines.
Feasibility Study. Michael Baker also worked with the Park Department to perform
a feasibility and preliminary design study for a grade-separation of the Power Trail
over/under the UPRR between Harmony Rd and Trilby Rd. The study considered three potential crossing locations with
multiple configurations at each location.
Other Miscellaneous Tasks:
Asset Management. Michael Baker performed an evaluation for remaining service life of all minor and major bridges within
the City’s bridge network. The evaluation was performed as part of the City’s asset management program with the intent
to provide metrics for repair/replacement programming based upon technical and engineering judgement parameters. A
service life guidebook and evaluation tool were prepared to perform the analysis and summarize the results in a form
consistent with the City’s reporting needs.
Load Ratings. Michael Baker performed several load ratings for evaluation of both existing and new structures. Load ratings
were performed to verify load capacity as well as design of proposed structures.
Portion of Arthur Ditch Box Culvert
replacement designed by
Michael Baker
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ARTHUR DITCH MASTER PLANNING & ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS
Fort Collins, Colorado
Michael Baker is working with the City of Fort Collins
Engineering and Utilities staff to evaluate short and long-
term alternatives for the aging concrete box culvert
portion of Arthur Ditch located between Wood and
Sycamore and Laurel and Meldrum in Old Fort Collins.
The project involves two key elements: creation of an
existing conditions inventory and a detailed alternatives
analysis and master planning process.
Existing Conditions and Inventory
The on-going project included investigation of the
exiting conditions and affected properties. When a
hands-on inspection would have been arduous and risky
due to difficult access and confined spaces, Michael Baker identified and implemented a
creative solution – teaming our inspector (John Zuleger) with Atlas Technologies utilizing a
remote controlled wheeled vehicle (crawler) that provided high resolution video and photos
of the culvert system. Subsequently the entire
project length has been mapped, inspection
findings, property ownership and above ground
constraints identified. Concept level replacement
cost estimates have also been identified and a user-
friendly database has been created. As a result of
the inventory, over a hundred ditch culvert segments (city and private property
locations) were identified.
Alternatives Analysis
Michael Baker engineers and mastering planning staff have teamed with the City
and the irrigation company to identify a series of project alternatives. Michael
Baker Staff is examining a full range of options, from repairing the existing structure in places, relocating all or portions of
it into existing city street rights-of-way, lining or sleeving all or portions of the ditch, or perhaps re-routing the water to
another ditch. As the project study progresses, community outreach and a historic context study are being discussed.
Remote controlled crawler used to
inspect confined spaces.
Example of Video Capture from Crawler
Inspection of Arthur Ditch Box Culvert
Mapping data for use in Arthur Ditch Alternatives Analysis
Client
City of Fort Collins
Kyle Lambrecht, PE
Dean Klinger, PE
Relevancy
• Arthur Ditch
inspections, inventory,
condition evaluation,
repair/replacement
analysis
• Innovative Inspection
Techniques,
• Alternatives
Identification
Key Personnel
• Dave Nemovitz
• John Zuleger
• Brett Terrell
• Ben Combs
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Boulder County On-Call Emergency Services - Infrastructure
Boulder County, Colorado
Michael Baker is one of the
primary consultants providing
transportation civil/structural
engineering services to Boulder
County with a focus on flood
recovery related to the
September 2013 flood in
southwest Boulder County.
Michael Baker has/is providing
support on approximately $40-
50M of reconstruction projects
for the County, with annual design fees up to $4M per year. These task order projects are
prepared in coordination with Boulder County and several state and federal agencies
including FEMA, CDBG, USACE, EPA, USFWS, CPW and numerous private property owners.
General services include survey, construction management and inspection, structural
inspection, preliminary engineering and design, bid documents, environmental clearances,
public outreach and communication; funding assessments; FEMA approvals; stream
restoration; canyon-wide construction sequence and phasing recommendations, and right-
of-way documents. These comprehensive roadway design and creek planning services
include a countywide hazard assessment of post-flood conditions, identification of “high
hazard” sites throughout the county, and proposal of mitigation measures to reduce the risks
for those “high hazard” areas. Michael Baker’s integrated, multi-disciplinary Team is
developing temporary and long-term structural and roadway solutions for rural,
mountainous, and low-volume roads devastated by flooding. Multiple task orders are
concurrently managed ranging in scope from spot shoulder safety improvements, landslide
stabilization, and culvert rehabilitation to a five-mile canyon road resurfacing. Design, survey,
and construction management resources were mobilized within 24 hours of request of client. Michael Baker also employed
an innovative project delivery using evaluation of design-bid build versus design-build methods to maximize project value.
As a part of these projects, there are many specialty efforts that directly relate to the type of activities expected to occur as
part of this project, including: site assessments and alternative alignment evaluation; context sensitive designs focused on
aesthetics; floodplain analysis; compliance with FEMA requirements and other agency driven planning documents;
blending/re-use of existing infrastructure; and a focus on minimizing environmental impacts.
• Task Order No. 1 - Upper Fourmile Canyon Drive Flood Reconstruction: 15 individual damage areas (~5 miles total)
• Task Order No. 2 - Gold Run Road Flood Reconstruction (~1.6 miles)
• Task Order No. 3 - Lower Fourmile Canyon Drive Flood Reconstruction: Boulder Canyon to Salina Junction (~1.5
miles)
• Task Order No. 4 - Wagonwheel Gap Road Reconstruction: Lee Hill Road to Pinto Drive (~1.25 miles)
• Task Order No. 5 - Salina Junction Flood Reconstruction
• Task Order No. 6 - Pine Brook Hills Drainage Reconstruction (3 sites)
• Task Order No. 7 - Logan Mill Bridge Replacement
Due to the extensive damage throughout the creek corridors, the large number of sites that have been identified, and the
public attention to the work being performed, Michael Baker has employed a CSS approach to each task order awarded.
Michael Baker has led dozens of public meetings and facilitated multiple meetings with 160 property private property
owners to share information and integrate community feedback into the project designs. Additionally, Michael Baker
developed and deployed a number of online GIS web maps to identify, track, and communicate progress to the public and
to the client. The numerous data layers composing the map are updated daily and are linked to a number of auxiliary tabular
data sets, documents, and photos.
Client
Boulder County
Dan DeLange, PE
303.441.7039
Relevancy
• On-call services with
concurrent tasks
• Structure inspection,
design, and load
rating
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CDOT REGION 1 Bridge Pre-Scoping
Colorado
Michael Baker served as the prime consultant
conducting pre-scoping activities for 14 bridges
located within the CDOT Region 1 boundary.
The project involved the development of individual
reports for each bridge that identified potential
critical issues that would likely have an impact on
the project scope, budget, and schedule in both final
design and construction phases of the project.
Additionally, Michael Baker determined through a
combination of life cycle cost analyses and critical issue identification if the subject structure
was to be replaced or rehabilitated. As shown in the table below Michael Baker engaged 9
cities/counties, 11 dry utility companies, 7 wet utility companies, 5 irrigation/ditch
companies, and 3 railroad stakeholders in pre-scoping activities to compile available
information from existing federal, state, and local plans and studies that affected each
bridge; right-of-way and potential property impacts; bridge data; design criteria; potential
utility, hydraulic, railroad, ditch, and traffic concerns; environmental resources and
potential impacts; maintenance issues; and local agency planning, coordination and requirements. Conceptual cost
estimates, schedules, project delivery assessments, and accelerated bridge (ABC) ratings were included with each report.
A key element of the project was Michael Baker’s development of
the Bridge Prioritization Schedule and Life Cycle Cost Analysis
spreadsheet tools. By compiling the information gathered into
intelligent excel spreadsheets, Michael Baker was able to
objectively evaluate the risks associated with each bridge project
and rank/prioritize
them in the order
they should be
completed, adding
a crucial element of
evaluation for
CDOT Staff Bridge’s
asset management
program.
City/County Utilties (Dry) Utilities (Wet) Irrigation/Ditch Companies
City and County of Denver Xcel Energy Denver Water Farmers Highline Canal and Reservoir Company
Adams County Suncor Energy South Adams Water and Sanitation District Burlington Ditch Company
Jefferson County Qwest/Century Link City of Arvada Wastewater Fulton Ditch Company
City of Wheat Ridge AT&T City of Sheridan Sanitation High Line Canal Company
City of Glendale G4S Technology Consolidated Mutual Water Company Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company
City of Arvada Sprint Ralston Valley Water & Sanitation District
City of Cherry Hills Village Comcast Clear Creek Valley Water & Sanitation District Rail
City of Commerce City United Power Regional Transportation District (RTD)
City of Sheridan Verizon BNSF
MFS Newort Tech UPRR
CCD Traffic
Stakholder/Agencies Coordinated with
“…Further, I would like to express my gratitude for
creativity, flexibility, and adaptability displayed by the
Michael Baker International Team in the development
of the Bridge Prioritization and Life Cycle Cost Analysis
spreadsheet tools. The comprehensive and intelligent
nature of each tool will be of great value as CDOT
justifies future asset management decisions and
programming budgets for bridge projects within
Region 1.
The efforts and contributions made by Michael Baker
International are greatly appreciated and I look
forward to working with your teams in the future. ”
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US 36 MANAGED LANES BRT PHASE I AND II DESIGN-BUILD
Broomfield, Colorado
Michael Baker is a major design subconsultant
on the Ames/Granite Joint Venture Team for
the Design-Build US 36 Express Lane Project:
Phases 1 & 2. This multi-modal project widened
US 36 to accommodate 12-foot-wide inside and
outside shoulders, the addition of an express
lane in each direction for BRT, High Occupancy
Vehicles (HOV) and tolled Single Occupancy
Vehicles (SOV), and install a separate commuter
bikeway along the corridor. The total 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/Construction Phasing was designed for narrow work
zones immediately adjacent to active lanes of traffic. Michael Baker provided a vital link on
the US 36 Managed Lanes projects by designing a dedicated, shared use bike trail that
connects Denver to Boulder in addition to the surrounding municipalities that include
Louisville and Superior. Unique features of this trail system include a wildlife crossing and
equestrian trail under South Boulder Creek.
Specifically, Michael Baker provided the roadway, structures, and drainage design for an 11-
mile portion of the corridor from Broomfield to Boulder. Key elements of the design
included:
• The optimization of the horizontal and vertical geometry to reduce contractor quantities
(i.e. pavement, walls, and barrier/guardrail), mitigate environmental and floodplain impacts,
and improve corridor drainage.
• The structure selection and design for three new bridges (Wadsworth Pkwy over US 36, McCaslin EB Off-Ramp over
BRT Slip Ramp, and US 36 Bikeway over US 36). During the
preliminary design phase, Michael Baker suggested combining two
separate crossings – an overhead utility and a bikeway bridge --
saving the project money, minimizing overhead crossings, and
improving corridor aesthetics.
• Rehabilitation, retrofit, and widening of four bridges (US 36 over
Promenade Drive, US 36 over E. Flatiron Crossing, US 36 over W.
Flatiron Crossing, and US 36 over South Boulder Creek). Examples
of rehabilitation and retrofit design elements include: revising the
deck profiles & cross-slopes (butterfly to crown sections), replacing
bridge railing, adding approach and sleeper slabs, replacing
expansion joints, and abutment backwall repairs/replacement. Bridge widenings were designed for extending the width
to the outsides of the bridges, as well as a closure of the twin structures of South Boulder Creek with an interior
widening.
• The initial data collection and existing drainage systems condition review, Hydrologic and Hydraulic analyses/modeling,
detention and water quality storage design, Hydrology and Hydraulics Drainage Report, Water Quality Report,
preparation of drainage plans, utility coordination, coordination of environmental impacts, and Floodplain impacts
coordination with local city floodplain administrators. The drainage system consisted of roadside ditches, 5 wild animal
crossings, 17.63 miles of storm sewer, 8 proprietary stormwater quality BMP’s, 22,721 LF of media filter drain, 12
extended detention basins, 9 major irrigation facilities/crossings, 10 minor irrigation lateral crossings, a parallel 7’x4’
RCBC (high flow) and 48” RCP (low flow) inverted siphon, and 6 major creek/culvert crossings. The facilities designed
complied with all CDOT MS4 permitting requirements.
Michael Baker provided over 30 design packages for construction during a concentrated delivery schedule for roadway,
drainage, structures, and construction phasing along US 36, Wadsworth, Sheridan, Promenade Drive, and 112th Avenue.
This design effort required continuous coordination with CDOT Region 1, City of Broomfield, Urban Drainage Flood Control
District, and RTD. Extensive coordination was also required with the City of Louisville on the US 36 over Coal Creek crossing,
US 36 trail crossing at Coal Creek, and the overhead irrigation/pedestrian bridge over US 36.
“The (Michael) Baker roadway and drainage
design Teams provided outstanding design and
discipline management resulting in timely, high
quality deliverables that incorporated
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SH 93 Shoulder Widening and Trail Crossing
Boulder County, 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 highway was being
widened to accommodate the addition of six-foot shoulders to increase bicycle and
motorized vehicle safety. The road widening required embankment, retaining walls, and
improvements to stormwater drainage. The project also included the design of a new grade-
separated underpass crossing to accommodate a City of Boulder recreational trail. As part
of the process to determine preferred shoulder width, Michael Baker prepared a
comprehensive transportation analysis using local, regional, and federal standards for
optimal shoulder widths to serve both cyclist and motorist traffic. The analysis accounted
for site-specific elements, such as grade, motorist, and cyclist traffic volumes, and the land
use context. Michael Baker presented recommendations to agency representatives and
community advocacy groups to develop consensus.
The project design considered a multi-use
trail crossing of SH 93 to serve equestrian
users, bicyclists, and hikers. Michael Baker
developed multiple trail concepts for
aesthetic and operational needs for trail
users and for a canal that crosses under the
roadway. The county’s bicycle program goals
enable safe and efficient bicycle travel throughout the county, recognizing
that cycling is an activity enjoyed by people of different ages and ability
levels.
Key drainage elements of the project included initial data collection and
existing drainage systems condition review, hydrologic and hydraulic analyses/modeling, hydrology and hydraulics drainage
report, preparation of drainage and stormwater management plans, utility coordination, irrigation structure design and
coordination of impacts, and Construction Specifications.
Client
Boulder County
Tim Swope 720.564.2658
Relevancy
• Culvert inspections
• Culvert
repair/retrofits
• Irrigation company
coordination
• Pedestrian facility
concept evaluations
• Bridge and retaining
wall design
• Construction support
Key Personnel
• David Nemovitz
• Donald Taylor
• Tamara Keefe
Recreational use trail underpass designed by
Michael Baker
Commendations and
References
Commendations and
References
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COMMENDATIONS AND REFERENCES
Neil Sarno | Capital Projects Engineer | Douglas County, CO | 303.660.7490 | nsarno@douglas.co.us
Jason Stutsman, PE | Civil Engineer II | City of Fort Collins, CO | 970.221.6366 | jstutsman@fcgov.com
Andy Stratton, PE | Resident Engineer | CDOT Region 1 | 303.398.6746 | Andrew.stratton@state.co.us
Park Planning & Development
215 North Mason Street
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522-580
970.221.6366
fcgov.com
Dave Jula, P.E., Office Executive May 22, 2015
Michael Baker International
165 S. Union Blvd., Suite 200
Lakewood, CO 80228
Re: Poudre River Trail Pedestrian Bridge Project
Dear Mr. Jula:
As you know, Michael Baker has been serving as the City of Fort Collins Bridge Inspection, Maintenance,
Repair and Replacement Program consultant since October 2010. Under this contract, Michael Baker performs
a variety of bridge inspection and design tasks -- some through routine, pre-scheduled activities and others
through as-needed emergency support.
I am pleased to share my very positive recent experience with Michael Baker and commend you on a job well
done. Through this on-call contract, the City’s Parks Planning and Development Department requested
Michael Baker to support us with an urgent need on the Poudre River Trail Bridge Replacement project. As
part of this joint City/CDOT project, our plan was to remove the existing pedestrian bridge adjacent to
Mulberry Street and repurpose the two prefabricated steel truss spans for use at other locations.
On just two days’ notice, Michael Baker was able to engage as the City’s technical representative in
coordination with CDOT and two separate Contractor teams. Over the course of the next several weeks, your
team successfully integrated into the project and completed a variety of critical tasks, including:
x Attendance at construction meetings
x Review of the Contractor’s demolition, transport, and lifting plans
x Performance of detailed damage inventory inspections at several stages of the construction activities
x Emergency design for a mid-span splice connection for the truss units to replace the damaged existing
splice plates resulting from the construction activities
I was very impressed with Michael Baker’s responsiveness and ability to provide these specialized resources
on such short notice. Your technical experts, especially John Zuleger, Josh Johnson, and Jeff Stapleton were
very knowledgeable and ultimately performed excellent work with high-quality deliverables.
I would highly recommend the Michael Baker Team for design, inspection, and construction support tasks on
any project in the future.
Sincerely,
Jason Stutzman, P.E., LEED A.P.
City of Fort Collins Park Planning & Development
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4901 S. Windermere St., Littleton, Colorado 80120 Phone: (303) 795-2582 Fax: (303) 347-1844
American Civil Constructors
An Equal Opportunity Employer
May 1, 2012
Project: STA 119A-051
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing this letter to document my experience with the Michael Baker Jr. Team in Denver,
CO and commend them on a job well done. Baker was selected to provide a value engineering
change proposal (VECP) and re-design of bridge foundations to American Civil Constructors
(ACC), in accordance with CDOT specifications for the State Highway 119 Main Street South
project in Black Hawk, CO.
Over the course of this project, the Baker Team, led by Project Manager Dave Nemovitz,
successfully navigated several hurdles by maintaining focus on options that satisfied the needs of
ACC and the overall project, while ensuring that sound engineering decisions were being made.
While many deliverables were requested on short notice, Baker was responsive, flexible, and
maintained deadlines in the shadow of an aggressive schedule. Baker provided accurate and
clean documents that received a thorough Quality Control Process and ultimately, they
developed a precise VECP report that was very acceptable to CDOT and other reviewers.
The Baker Team was an instrumental piece in navigating through the Value Engineering process.
This helped to expedite the VECP process and also reduced unnecessary risk while ensuring that
it maximized the cost savings to the project. I personally consider this final deliverable to be an
exceptional document and a representation of the team’s ability to successfully collaborate with
multiple stakeholders. Additionally, the CDOT project team also commended the Baker Team
for its deliverables and responsiveness to questions and concerns. We would highly recommend
selecting Baker to work on any project in the future.
Sincerely,
Jimmy Jones
Project Engineer
American Civil Constructors
Proposed Scope of Work
Proposed Scope of Work
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PROPOSED SCOPE OF WORK
Below is an example scope of work based on actual bridge inspection scopes for Michael Baker used during the last on-call
cycle. These previous scopes were developed in collaboration with the City based on the City’s wants and needs.
Exhibit “A”
WORK ORDER FORM
PURSUANT TO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AND
MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
DATED: XXXXXX
Work Order No. _______XXXXXX__________
Purchase Order No. ________________
Project title: Bridge Inspection, Maintenance, Repair and Replacement Program 2016-2017 Minor Bridge Inspections
Commencement Date: XXXXXX
Completion Date: XXXXXX
Maximum Fee: $XXXXXX
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This scope of work is for bridge inspection and related services of minor structures for the 2016-2017 inspection cycle. This
work order is performed under the master agreement for the City’s Bridge Inspection, Maintenance, Repair, and
Replacement Program. Work elements include project administration, field inspections and reporting, and structure ratings.
A detailed description of each anticipated service is described below.
Minor structures range in length from 4 feet to 20 feet with types that include, but are not limited to; bridges, box culverts,
pipe culverts, multi-plate arches, and rigid frames. Each structure shall be inspected at a frequency not to exceed two years
(or more frequently if determined by the City). The majority of the City’s minor structures have previously been inspected
and load rated. However, there are a number of structures that are either new or have not previously been included in the
inspection program. Some structures may have limited access (confined space) and shall be considered separately from
other structures.
SCOPE OF SERVICES:
Michael Baker will inspect a total of XX structures. The breakdown of structures is as follows: XX re-inspections and XX new
inspections. Of the XX structures, XX are confined space structure inspections. Michael Baker will provide all information
collected from the field inspections to the City for record keeping, including report output in an excel format consistent
with the City’s asset management program (see below for more information).
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Existing structures will be evaluated to compare current conditions to the conditions documented from the previous
inspection. Structures rated for the first time, as well as those structures where the inspection reveals significant changes
from previous inspections, will required either a visual or load rating. It is anticipated that XX load ratings, and XX rating
verifications will be performed.
Any variations to the number of the anticipated inspections and ratings from that listed above will be documented. Michael
Baker will coordinate with the City to modify the work order, as necessary.
I. Project Administration
Upon notice to proceed, Michael Baker will perform project administration duties throughout the length of the contract.
A. Invoices will be provided to the City on a monthly basis and will include a billing summary and a progress report for
work performed during the current billing period and project to date.
B. All documents will receive a quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) review, in accordance with the Baker
Way, prior to submittal.
C. The following meetings are anticipated:
• Two Progress Meetings
• One Project Delivery Meeting
II. Field Inspections and Reporting
Michael Baker shall perform all inspections and reporting in accordance with the Guidelines and References as described
below. There are a variety of inspection types that will be performed under this work order: re-inspection (unconfined
space), new inspection (unconfined space), re-inspection (confined space), and new inspection (confined space). In all cases,
the general work activities include:
• Inspection Preparation. At the outset of the project, all inspection information will be compiled and organized. The
project team will determine the preferred inspection order and schedule.
• Obtain Average Daily Traffic Count (ADT). Michael Baker will use traffic counting devices to take a 24-hour traffic
count at each location.
• Field Inspection. Michael Baker will perform structural inspections at each location specified by the City. Inspectors
will evaluate and assess the structural condition of appropriate elements, take or update field measurements, take
new photos, assess overall performance including scour (if applicable), perform a visual rating (if applicable), and
document recommended maintenance/repair activities.
• Documentation and Sketches. If available, previous documentation and sketches will be revised as necessary. If no
existing information is available, new documentation and sketches will be prepared. CADD drawings will be
prepared in Microstation.
• Report Production. Field inspection data will be input into a custom inspection/reporting tool developed by Michael
Baker for purposes of recording and managing the inspection data. Specific report output shall be prepared as
requested by the City, including excel output files.
• Inspection and Report QC. All inspection and reporting data will be reviewed for verification of quality control
procedures and data accuracy.
• Submittal. All deliverables will be submitted to the City at the end of the project. See Deliverables below for more
information.
Any emergency inspections shall not be included with this work order, but shall be considered as part of a separate work
order. General work activities for emergency inspections shall follow those listed above, but may also require additional
activities, as determined on a case-by-case basis.
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III. Structure Ratings and Verification
The work activities for this effort fall into one of three categories: verification of the existing rating, preparation of a new
visual rating, or preparation of a new load rating. The following chart defines when each of the activities is required.
Determination of
Rating Type
Existing Plans
Available
Existing Plans Not
Available
Re-Inspection Verification * Verification *
New Inspection Load Rating Visual Rating
* Visual or load rating if deemed necessary due to significant changes to
structural condition, and as approved by the City
A. Verification of Existing Rating
All existing structures should already have a rating assigned through previous inspections. In this case, Michael
Baker will verify that the element conditions defined with the existing rating have not changed significantly. If
conditions have changed such that further investigation is warranted, Michael Baker may perform a new rating
(load or visual) if directed by the City. Such work will be considered out-of-scope and not included with this work
order.
B. Visual Rating
When applicable, Michael Baker will prepare a visual rating for the inspected structure. The visual rating shall be
based on the condition of the structure at the time of the inspection and prepared in accordance with the Guides
and References as defined below.
C. Load Rating
When applicable, Michael Baker will prepare a load rating for the inspected structure. The load rating shall be based
on the structure as originally constructed (if possible) and include such effects such as new rehabilitation elements,
deterioration or damage. The load rating shall be performed using Load Factor Design methodology with the HS-
20 design vehicle. All load ratings shall be prepared using hand calculations, AASHTOWare VIRTIS® software, and/or
other applicable software. Quality Control for the calculations and report shall be prepared in accordance with
CDOT policy.
IV. Guidelines and References
All inspections will be conducted in accordance with current NBIS standards and supervised by personnel meeting the
requirements outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations, 23 CFR 650.307. Applicable inspection standards include:
• CDOT PONTIS Bridge Inspection Coding Guide
• Recording and Coding Guide for the Structure Inventory and Appraisal of the Nation’s Bridges (Report
No. FHWA-PD-96-001)
• Bridge Inspector’s Reference Manual (Publication No. FHWA NHI 12-049)
• CDOT Bridge Rating Manual
• Any other applicable documents as approved by the City
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V. Deliverables
The following is an estimate of the deliverables required for this project. As the project develops, the type and number of
deliverables may vary. Refer to the detailed discussions above for further information. All inspection information shall be
compiled onto a single CD and delivered to the City at the end of the project.
1. Project Administration (Ongoing)
• Monthly progress reports with monthly invoices
• Meeting and telephone conversation documentation
• Quality Control review of all project deliverables prior to submittal
2. Inspections (Delivered at End of Project)
• One printed copy of bridge inspection reports (rating form and photos in color)
• One PDF file of the bridge inspection report for each bridge inspected, including a one-page summary
sheet indicating “Urgent”, “Routine”, and “Safety Repairs Required”, with costs and sufficiency rating
• All photos in a digital format
• Electronic sketches of the bridge in a Microstation format
• One PDF file of the load rating calculations, if applicable
• Custom inspection/reporting tool output spreadsheets
• Recommendations for re-rating of bridges, if any
VI. Schedule
All work shall be completed by XXXXXX.
Hours Estimate and
Rate Schedule
Hours Estimate and
Rate Schedule
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HOURS ESTIMATE AND RATE SCHEDULE
Notes:
1 It is assumed that individual personnel can change job classifications throughout the course of the program.
2 It is assumed that the billing rates will be increased on an annual basis to account for cost of living and inflation
changes.
Option Est. Cost
Option 1: Comprehensive Front-End Software Solution $ 47,000
Option 2: Simple Back-End Spreadsheet $ 15,000
Estimated Costs to Develop Inspection/Reporting Tool
Job Classification1 Billing Rate2
Principal/Quality Manager $ 250.00
Group Manager $ 220.00
Senior Project Manager $ 185.00
Project Manager II $ 165.00
Project Manager I $ 140.00
Structural/Civil Engineer III $ 135.00
Structural/Civil Engineer II $ 115.00
Structural/Civil Engineer I $ 95.00
Structural/Civil Associate II $ 90.00
Structural/Civil Associate I $ 80.00
Structural Inspector $ 65.00
GIT Technical Manager $ 200.00
GIT Systems Developer III $ 140.00
Estimated Costs to Develop Inspection/Reporting Tool
Engineering Services
Inspection/Reporting Tool Development
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COST SUMMARY
City of Fort Collins
Bridge Inspection, Maintenance, Repair and Replacement Program
Minor StructuresD
Proposed Rates for 2016-2017 Inspection Cycle
1 Structures that fall under this contract are under 20 feet in span length.
The estimates are given based on a typical inspection of structure types such as box culverts, rigid frames, RCP’s
CMP’s or girder bridges.
2 Office time is not included and will be negotiated on a per event basis.
3 Estimate for Visual Rating based on regularly scheduled inspection, not applicable to Emergency Inspections.
Hours Cost Hours Cost
Structure Re-Inspection (Without electronic files) 4.93 hrs $527 6.93 hrs $715
Structure Re-Inspection (With electronic files) 4.43 hrs $487 6.43 hrs $675
New Structure Inspection (Without electronic files) 5.93 hrs $632 7.93 hrs $820
New Structure Inspection (With electronic files) 5.43 hrs $592 7.43 hrs $780
Confined Space Inspection (Without electronic files) 7.00 hrs $792 9.00 hrs $980
Confined Space Inspection (With electronic files) 6.50 hrs $752 8.50 hrs $940
Emergency Inspection (Field) (Average per Person) 2 $184/hr N/A
Supplemental Tasks
Load Rating With Plans (16-24 Hrs Total) (8 for QC)
Visual Rating (0.5 Hrs Total) 3
Traffic Count (1.5 Hrs Per Structure) $135
Cost
$53
$2160 to $3160
Base Inspection
Base Inspection
Base Inspection with Visual Rating &
Traffic Counts
Proposed Inspection Schedule
Proposed Inspection Schedule
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innovative, cost effective solutions to meet
CDOT’s project goals.”
Bob Hays, PE
US 36 Express Lanes Design Manager
Client
CDOT Region 1
Bob Hays, PE – Design
Manager
303.512.5911
Relevancy
• Bridge inspections
• Bridge widening and
retrofits
• Irrigation company
coordination
• Bridge design
• Construction support
Key Personnel
• David Nemovitz
• John Zuleger
• Donald Taylor
• Brett Terrell
Wadsworth over US36 designed by
Michael Baker
Andrew Stratton, PE
Resident Engineer, CDOT
Client
CDOT Region 1
Andy Stratton, PE
303.398.6746
Relevancy
• Bridge inspection
• Asset management
and prioritization
• Life-cycle cost analysis
• Preliminary bridge
design and scoping
Key Personnel
• David Nemovitz
• Donald Taylor
• Ben Combs
Screen shot of prioritization tool developed
by Michael Baker
• Emergency
inspections
• Construction support
Key Personnel
• David Nemovitz
• Bob Torres
• Donald Taylor
• John Zuleger
• Mike Doyle
• Brett Terrell
• Derek Webb
• Ben Combs
• Tamara Keefe
Rendering of culvert replacement designed by Michael
Baker as part of the flood recovery services
• Asset management
Key Personnel
• David Nemovitz
• John Zuleger
• Mike Doyle
• Brett Terrell
• Derek Webb
• Ben Combs
Mike Doyle inspecting
an Arthur Ditch Culvert
using a safety harness
USFWS Black-footed Ferret
Survey Certification, Wyoming,
2002, ES-61411
Certified Wetland Hydrologist,
2016
OSHA 10-Hour Safety Training
OSHA Confined Space Entry
Certification
Years with Michael Baker: 1
Years with Other Firms: 16
Degrees
B.S., 1997, Geological
Engineering, Colorado School of
Mines
Licenses/Certifications
Professional Engineer, Colorado,
2008, 41812
Degrees
B.S.C.E., 2010, Civil/Structural
Engineering, Pennsylvania
State University
Licenses/Certifications
Professional Engineer,
Colorado, 2014, 49532
SPRAT (Society of Professional
Rope Access Technicians)
Level I, 160727
1982, 19567
construction/traffic phasing,
detour routes, and utility outages
with the primary focus of
evaluating community impacts.
software for AASHTO & recently
developed similar customized
inspection/ reporting tools for
many other agencies.