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Bolton & Menk recognizes the value of a forward -looking project team that can anticipate project challenges, empathize with resident concerns, and build project consent through a creative and comprehensive analysis of improvement alternatives. The team we propose for the 2024 PMP Street and Utilities Improvement project has this experience. We have provided a brief background and description of key individual roles. These individuals have track records of successful projects and, just as importantly, are enthusiastic and committed to meeting and exceeding your expectations. MIKE WALTMAN, PE Principal -in -Charge Mike has the qualifications, experience, motivation, and work ethic to effectively manage and coordinate each project phase. Mike will provide close coordination with the City of Arden Hills and project partners. He will be responsible for overall team management, monitoring progress, schedule, and budget to ensure critical issues are promptly addressed. Mike began his engineering career in 2006. Stemming from eight years of construction inspection experience early in his career, Mike manages municipal infrastructure projects and supports cities in pursuit of their goals. His expertise includes capital improvement planning, project programming, funding, conceptual design, feasibility reports, completing final design, and construction oversight. He has a passion for effectively managing all aspects of project budgets, from pursuing grant opportunities to administering projects to meet funding requirements, large and small. Mike's goal is client satisfaction, and he works hard to make that happen Mike is constantly responsive and makes his clients a priority in daily operations. BRAD FISHER, PE Project Manager Brad will oversee the project team and manage overall project delivery. He will establish and maintain communication with city staff so the City of Arden Hill's needs are met during design and construction. Brad will also lead project design, focusing on quality control and quality assurance, and guide the plan and specification preparation. Brad is a project engineer beginning his career with Bolton & Menk in 2014. He has worked on many municipal projects consisting of roadway design, including municipal state aid design and utilities such as sanitary sewer, water main, and storm sewer. Brad is passionate about listening to his client's needs and delivering their vision. He completes project planning, design, and preparation of construction plans and specifications. His design experience includes preliminary and final design, preliminary layout and design, preparation of feasibility reports, preparation of construction plans and specifications, preparation of quantity take -offs and cost estimates, and project documentation. In addition to his design experience, Brad has experience providing construction inspection and documentation services on various projects. He has significant experience in the evaluation of concrete pavement, determination of rehabilitation feasibility, and the implementation of concrete pavement rehabilitation (CPR) methods and repairs. Approach to Scope of Services The City of Arden Hills can be assured the Bolton & Menk team will provide outstanding technical deliverables, exceptional leadership in public and stakeholder involvement, and superior project management in a timely and cost-effective manner. The detailed work plan below is outlined by tasks addressing all elements of the RFP. Task 1: Project Coordination Bolton & Menk will designate Brad Fisher as the project manager to provide a single point of contact throughout the duration of the project. We will attend and coordinate the necessary meetings with city staff, as laid out in the included project schedule and as follows. We will also attend and participate in up to five city council meetings or work sessions, as required for the project, to present project information. City Staff Project Kickoff Meetings and Design Coordination Meetings. Bolton & Menk will conduct a feasibility kickoff meeting and a design kickoff meeting with city staff. At the meetings, we intend to revisit our project understanding and outline our approach to meeting the city's project goals and determine any necessary initial meetings with other governing agencies. We will prepare to lead with the city's vision during discussion with these agencies.