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3 TKDA <br />Attachment C <br />November 4, 2024 <br />Mr. David Swearingen <br />Interim Public Works Director <br />City of Arden Hills <br />1245 W Highway 96 <br />Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112 <br />Re: Proposal for Engineering Services <br />2025 CIPP Lining <br />Arden Hills, Minnesota <br />Dear Mr. Swearingen: <br />Via Email Only: dswearingen@cityofardenhills.org <br />As requested, TKDA is excited to submit this Proposal to provide Engineering Services for the 2025 CIPP Lining <br />Project, herein called the Project. Our Services will be provided in the manner described in this Proposal subject to <br />the terms and conditions set forth in our "General Provisions of Engineer -Architect Agreement" dated July 2009. <br />Hereafter, the City of Arden Hills is referred to as CLIENT. <br />This letter proposal provides background information, describes our proposed work plan, illustrates our experience, <br />outlines the timing of the work, and explains the associated fees. We are excited about the possibility of working <br />with you again on this Project. Our team includes individuals with extensive experience in CIPP lining projects. <br />I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION <br />The CLIENT is planning for Cured -In -Place Pipe (CIPP) lining within the Glenarden Road neighborhood near <br />Snelling Avenue and County Road E. Lining of the existing 8-inch VCP pipe is expected to be roughly 1,468 feet of <br />10-inch VCP, 5,806 feet of 8-inch VCP (there is a short segment of 8-inch CIP crossing County Rd E), and 5 outside <br />drop mh structures. <br />Many communities are using lining technology to improve the sanitary sewer systems to reduce inflow and <br />infiltration, reduce root intrusion, and to upgrade deteriorating pipe. <br />II. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE <br />Firm Overview <br />TKDA is committed to providing our clients with exceptional service while managing time and budget expectations. <br />Our expert team of engineers, architects, and planners work collaboratively on designs and deliverables that are <br />comprehensive, effective, efficient, and stand the test of time. <br />As a 100 percent employee -owned S Corporation founded in 1910, TKDA has a local and national reputation for <br />excellence built on more than 113 years of industry experience. Our 380-plus employee owners bring the same <br />attention to detail and high standards to every project, no matter the scope or size. Local community projects, public <br />agencies, and private industries are all served well by our multidisciplinary teams ready to implement the vision of <br />our clients and stakeholders while upholding rigorous safety standards and industry guidelines. <br />Headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with offices across the country, our employee -owners build our brand by <br />investing their talents to help our communities where we work and live. <br />Key Personnel <br />Larry Poppler, PE / Project Manager. Civil Engineer Larry Poppler has served as city engineer, project manager, <br />inspections director, and project engineer on street, water supply systems, and civil site design projects for over 28 <br />years, with 15 of those years at the City of Prior Lake. He has developed and implemented capital improvements <br />for communities, established policies and standards, and provided MnDOT State Aid administration and asset <br />management. He has managed multiple consultants and staff members to assist with project design, inspection, <br />surveying, studies, and infrastructure management. He is a skillful communicator with extensive experience in city <br />council and neighborhood meetings. <br />444 Cedar Street, Suite 1500, Saint Paul, MN 551011 tkda.com 1651.292.4400 <br />