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Oral Presentation CE&I Services Along SR 80, Birchwood Parkway to Dalton Lane (FM No. 408286-3-62-01)

January 27, 2012. Oral Presentation CE&I Services Along SR 80, Birchwood Parkway to Dalton Lane (FM No. 408286-3-62-01). GBF Team Introduction. Sr. Project Engineer - Hamid Hosseini, P.E. Project Administrator – Jim Frye Contract Support Specialist – Carlos Sousa

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Oral Presentation CE&I Services Along SR 80, Birchwood Parkway to Dalton Lane (FM No. 408286-3-62-01)

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  1. January 27, 2012 Oral Presentation CE&I Services Along SR 80, Birchwood Parkway to Dalton Lane (FM No. 408286-3-62-01)

  2. GBF Team Introduction Sr. Project Engineer - Hamid Hosseini, P.E. Project Administrator – Jim Frye Contract Support Specialist – Carlos Sousa Sr. Bridge Inspector – Felipe Baez-De La Cruz (Atkins) Public Information Officer – Janet Cook (ComVia) QA/QC – Karina Enrico-Jackson, P.E.

  3. Awareness/Approach to ProjectUnderstanding of Scope of Services • Full CEI services for SR-80 widening • Engineering services, on-site inspection, contract administration, survey control, sampling and testing • 4.97 miles of roadway reconstruction • From two lanes/undivided  four lanes/divided roadway • New construction • Eastbound roadway • Widening, milling and resurfacing of existing roadway • Proposed westbound roadway

  4. Awareness/Approach to ProjectUnderstanding of Scope of Services • Construction of 2 bridges over the Carloosa Branch Canal C-1 • Demolition and reconstruction of 2 existing triple box culverts • Reconstruction of Birchwood Parkway intersection • Drainage improvements • Structures • 17 water detention ponds

  5. Awareness/Approach to ProjectIdentification of Unique Project Issues • Right-of-Way • Parcels acquisition • Document review • Temporary Construction Easements (TCEs) • License Agreements (LAs) • Stipulated order of takings • Driveways connections • Construction adjacent to private properties • Commitments from FDOT and parcel owners

  6. Awareness/Approach to ProjectIdentification of Unique Project Issues • Clearing & Grubbing • Major activity • Numerous oak trees • “Tap rooted” • Specifications Section 110-2.2 • Backfilling operations • Project area = 117.4 acres • Expected to be disturbed: 108.0 acres • Allowable erodible earth at a time: 17.21 acres • Disposal of material • Burning, chipping and hauling • Burning permits and constrains

  7. Awareness/Approach to ProjectIdentification of Unique Project Issues • Earthwork Operations • Major and critical activity • New construction of eastbound roadway • 336, 525 cy embankment • Borrow Pit • Easily and readily accessible • FDOT Specifications • Section 120-6 & Section 8-7 • “Time extensions will not be granted if due to the fault or negligence of the contractor” • Contractor must be aware at pre-construction conference • Presence of limestone at shallow depths • Pile driving, box culverts and sheet piling

  8. Awareness/Approach to ProjectIdentification of Unique Project Issues • Potential Contamination Areas • Two areas near east end of the project • Former rail road grade area • Cattle dipping vat area • All soil excavated within railroad grade contamination area must remain within project limits • District’s Contamination Assessment/Remediation (CAR) Contractor must test material if excavated and dispose if necessary • Coordination • Stockpiling material

  9. Awareness/Approach to ProjectIdentification of Unique Project Issues • Asphalt Operations • 7 typical sections • Overbuilds ½” to 11” • Pre-paving conference • Cross slope correction • Paving sequence • Control points • Pavement distress at +/-sta. 1855 • Sufficient milling depths? • Core pavement prior to construction

  10. Awareness/Approach to ProjectIdentification of Unique Project Issues • Utility Coordination • Majority of utilities on the north side of the westbound roadway • Century Link, Port La Belle Utilities, Level 3 Communications, Comcast, etc. • Port La Belle utilities conflict with drainage structures S-28 & S28a at sta. 1758+73 • Unidentified “buried fiber optic cable” 26RT of CL from sta. 1767 to end • Proactive approach for utility conflict resolution • Two utility work schedules  utility coordinator

  11. Awareness/Approach to ProjectIdentification of Unique Project Issues • MOT/Safety • 3 Traffic Control Phases • Lane closures restrictions • Weekdays • 7:00am to 8:30am • 4:30pm to 5:30pm • EOR • Business/property entrances • Area near Birchwood intersection not incorporated • Coordination

  12. Awareness/Approach to ProjectIdentification of Unique Project Issues • Environmental/Permits • Proposed eastbound roadway directly over wetlands • Staging areas • Dewatering • SFWMD & Army Corps of Engineers • SWPPP/NPDES • Endangered species • Dewatering permits • Water quality monitoring

  13. Awareness/Approach to ProjectIdentification of Unique Project Issues • Drainage Structures • 31 new drainage structures • 2 triple box culverts • Minimum conflict with utilities • “Contractor must maintain positive flow” • Two phase construction sequence

  14. Awareness/Approach to ProjectIdentification of Unique Project Issues • Pile Driving • EB end bents 9 piles; WB end bents 8 piles • Jetting is not allowed • 4 test piles • Core Boring Reports and Limestone • 2 New Bridges (EB and WB) • 2 Lanes and Shoulders • 4-ft Bicycle Lane EB • Demolition (existing) • Remove existing end bent piles • Remove intermediate piles minimum of 2’ below proposed grade line

  15. Awareness/Approach to ProjectBest or Value Added • Borrow Pits Nearby • FDOT Specifications Section 120-6 • Ave Maria Aggregate Pit • Seminole Reservation Pit • Baron Water District Pit

  16. Awareness/Approach to ProjectBest or Value Added • Cost Saving/Triple Box Culvert Suggestion • Structure S-22 at sta. 1710+48 • Overall good condition • No critical cracks present • Further investigation • Commitments with permitting agencies

  17. Awareness/Approach to ProjectBest or Value Added • Quality Assurance Approach • Led by Karina Enrico-Jackson, P.E. • Develop QA plan specific to project • Establish several goals and expectations • Periodical reviews  semi-annual • Final estimates reviews  30, 60 and 90% of contract funds • Monitoring CEI cost • Review overall team performance with Project Manager

  18. Awareness/Approach to ProjectBest or Value Added • Unique Concepts / Green Roadway Construction • Project background • New rural roadway • Endangered species • Natural scenery and landscape • Army Corps of Engineers, SFWMD, Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission • Greenroads™ Foundation  Greenroads™ Rating System

  19. Awareness/Approach to ProjectBest or Value Added • Unique Concepts / Green Roadway Construction • Greenroad™ Rating System • Created and managed by Greenroads ™ Foundation • CH2M Hill; University of Washington • Basic project requirements  first step • Voluntary/custom credits  not required, varies from project to project • 4 different certification levels • Certified, silver, gold and evergreen

  20. Awareness/Approach to ProjectBest or Value Added DOES NOT GUARANTEE CERTIFICATION • Unique Concepts / Green Roadway Construction • Basic project requirement credits

  21. Awareness/Approach to ProjectBest or Value Added PROJECT RATING 32-42 pts 43-54 pts 55-63 pts 64 + pts • Unique Concepts / Green Roadway Construction • Voluntary and Custom Credits • Environment & water  Storm water, habitat, vegetation, etc. • Access & equity  Culture, aesthetics, safety, etc. • Construction activities  Construction equipment, process, quality • Materials & resources  Material extraction, processing, transport • Pavement technology  Pavement design, materials, function • Custom  Proposed

  22. Awareness/Approach to ProjectBest or Value Added • Eligibility is determined • Project Number is assigned • Greenroads™ Reviewer is assigned Apply • Sign review agreement • Schedule Introductory Presentation/Webinar Agreement • Preliminary review • Make corrections • Submit for final review Assessment Award • Rating is assigned • Put up the Greenroads sign • Unique Concepts / Green Roadway Construction • How the Process Works

  23. Awareness/Approach to ProjectBest or Value Added • Single project review • Certification can be awarded • Basic Project Rating (BPR) • Phased Project Review (PPR) • Capital Improvements Package • Agency Customization Package • Consultant/Contractor Package • Post-construction review • High dollar projects • Low budget projects • Disjointed segment projects • Multiple projects for a single owner • Pre-certification review based on BPR • Not certified without previous approval of roadway owner-agency • Unique Concepts / Green Roadway Construction • Types of Review and Assessment

  24. Awareness/Approach to ProjectBest or Value Added • GBF is ready to assist the Department in this new • venture and will assume all the costs associated with this concept • Unique Concepts / Green Roadway Construction • Why is this a great idea? • Minimize impact on ecosystem/promote sustainability • Help Department save money • ex: Recycled materials can create 17% in savings  Warm mix asphalt can save $0.35-$5.00/ton Long lasting roads that require less maintenance • Sustainable construction practices can help Department receive more federal funds and stimulate market • Will set precedentin Florida • No Greenroads™ project has ever been constructed in the State

  25. Proposed StaffingQuantity Proposed - Team Organization FDOT Project Manager Timothy Hendrix, P.E. As Needed Services Survey (EAI) (DBE) Stephen Tate, PSM Richard Step Geotechnical Engineering/PDA (AFT) Michael Muchard P.E. Donald Robertson, P.E. Public Information (ComVia) Janet Cook Utility Coordination (GBF) Michael Posten Sr. Project Engineer Hamid Hosseini, P.E. (GBF) QA/QC Karina Enrico-Jackson, P.E. (GBF) Project Administrator James “Jim” Frye (GBF) Sr. Roadway/Bridge Inspectors Contract Support Specialist Felipe Baez-De La Cruz (Atkins) Brian O’Neill (GBF) Carlos Sousa (GBF) Asphalt Plant Inspector Inspectors Roberto Martinez. GBF) Eduardo Mendez, E.I. GBF) Israel Rodriguez (GBF) Shaista Javed (Atkins)

  26. Proposed StaffingQualifications/Availability/Certifications Cross-trained personnel with immediate availability

  27. Proposed StaffingStaffing Quality/Qualifications

  28. Proposed StaffingStaffing Quality/Qualifications A Proven District 1 Team that Will Ensure Success

  29. Proposed StaffingSimilar Experience (GBF) Grade 4.7 SR 70 Segment 4 ($18m) • Reconstruction of 3.1 miles of a two lane, two-way undivided highway to a four lane divided rural highway • Construction of 2 bridges • Rehabilitation of 1 bridge, a 12’ shared use path • Major earthwork • Drainage • Revetment activities • Recipient of the Davis Productivity Award

  30. Proposed StaffingSimilar Experience (GBF) Grade 4.7 SR 70 Segment 5 ($29m) • Reconstruction of 4.3 miles of a two lane, two way undivided highway to a four lane divided rural • Construction of 5 bridges • Bridge widening • 3 mile continuation of the 12’ shared use path • Major earthwork • Drainage • Revetment activities

  31. Proposed StaffingSimilar Experience (GBF) SR 70 Segment 3 ($13m) (On Going) • Reconstruction of 4.3 miles of a two lane undivided to a four lane divided rural roadway • Horizontal roadway realignment • Culvert construction • Canal relocation • Utility relocation • Major drainage improvements • Public information

  32. Other ConsiderationsCommunication Abilities • Critical elements of project success • Communication • Information sharing • Project specific email accounts • Easy access to project data through internal VPN network “Citrix” & “Microsoft Exchange” • All GBF staff are proficient with computers and relevant software • Site Manager, LIMS, Hummingbird, etc. • Equipped with tools for flexibility and quick response • i.e. Laptops with wireless internet cards, Mi-Fis, smart phones with digital cameras

  33. Other ConsiderationsCommitment to Satisfy Department Needs FDOT is our #1 Client • Proven team with the FMOC • Quality projects • Proven performance with FMOC • Excellent communication with FDOT project manager • Resolve construction issues at lowest possible level • Timely completion of required documentation • On-time, on-budget project delivery • Quality close-outs • Innovative ideas

  34. Why Choose the GBF Team • Deliver quality project exceeding budget and time goals • “No learning curve” • Proven performance with FMOC • Strong team with qualified and experienced personnel familiar with District 1 and Fort Myers Ops policy, procedures and organization • Provide sound project management • Accurate record keeping • Extensive similar experience with District 1 • Consistent commitment to quality

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