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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-27-07 Item 7A, Eng Consultant Pool ~ ~HILLS Request for Council Action Prepared By: Dept.: Council Mtg. Date: Final Action Needed By: Kristine Gi9.~_ Engineering 8/27107 8/27/07 .1J/ Agenda Item: 7.A. Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: Motion to Approve the Municipal Engineering Consultant Pool. Approve the Municipal Engineering Consultant Pool. ;supp"-rt!iiii1;lRs~m"n_15: (attached) x Memo/Letter: Dated August 23, 2007 from Kristine Giga, Deb Bloom and Greg Haag Resolution No.: Ordinance No.: Engineering Recommendation: Attorney Recommendation: x Other: Excerpts from proposals submitted by firms in the recommended pool. ~ ~ EN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: August 23, 2007 AGENDA ITEM 7.A. FROM: Mayor and City Council Michelle Wolfe, City Administrator Kristine Giga, Civil Engineer ~ Deb Bloom, City Engineer Greg Hoag, Public Works Director TO: SUBJECT: Municipal Engineering Consultant Pool BACKGROUND The City of Arden Hills has contracted with URS, Inc. (formerly BRW, Inc.) for engineering services since 1998. Until 2006, URS served as the City Engineer. In 2006, the City entered into a Joint Powers Agreement (JP A) with the City of Roseville for engineering services, designating the City of Rose vi lie as the City Engineer. The intent of the JP A was to provide the City with an on-site staff member to conduct day to day engineering activities and manage engineering related projects. It was anticipated that the use of consultants would still be needed for more specialized projects or projects that Roseville did not have the capacity to accommodate. At the March 26,2007, meeting, the City Council authorized staff to conduct a request for qualification (RFQ) process for engineering services. The RFQ was sent to 25 civil engineering firms in the Metro area on May 25,2007. The RFQ was also posted on the City's website, as well as the League of Minnesota Cities' website, where several other firms also learned of the opportunity. The City accepted submittals until June 25, 2007; 22 proposals were received. DISCUSSION Five categories of service were established for the RFQ. Stafffelt by separating out some of the different divisions of civil engineering, we would also interest smaller or more specialty firms to apply. The following briefly describes each category of service. Planning . Prepare~ review, update and revise comprehensive water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water quality, storm water management, transportation, and park system plans for the City of Arden Hills. \\Metro-inet.us\ardenhills\PR&PW\Engineering\2007\Council_ Actions\8-27 -07Mema _ ConsultantPool.doc 8/23/2007 Page 2 Design of Municipal Proiects . All components of public improvement projects, including feasibility reports, if needed; pre-design; final design; construction management; assessments. Miscellaneous Engineering . Perform other related duties as requested. . Environmental work as it relates to the development of the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP)- working in Brownfields, environmental document review, review of remediation plans, as well as providing on-site field inspection during the remediation process. Traffic and Transportation Engineering . Traffic forecasting, capacity analysis, traffic impact studies/mitigation analysis, etc. . Review of Traffic Impact Studies prepared by developers . Environmental documentation Surface Water Resources Engineering . Compliance review with Stormwater Management Plan . Storm water modeling, storm sewer design and analysis, wetland delineation and mitigation analysis . Storm water Best Management Practice (BMP) design and maintenance The evaluation panel consisted of the following staff: Greg Hoag, Kris Giga and Deb Bloom. Assistant City Administrator Schawn Johnson was also to be on the panel; with his departure, staff then asked Stacie K vilvang of Ehlers and Associates to assist with the evaluation. The panel reviewed and evaluated the written submittals, based on the following criteria: TechnicalOualifications . Organizational structure/approach of firm. . Availability of technical staff. . Firm resources/integration of technology. . Problem solving/innovation/client representatives. Experience . Qualifications and expertise/experience of key personnel. . Demonstrated success/quality offirm's previous and current projects with other cities. Personnel . Size of company and availability of experienced/qualified staff. . Recognized experts/specialty key personnel. . Longevity and continuity of key staff. Firm References . Proven ability to lead and/or work together as a team on projects. Previous Experience . Experience with City stafJJoperations. . Ability to work with MnlDOT and Ramsey County, other agencies. . Proven ability to meet or exceed needs/expectations. 8/23/2007 Page 3 The evaluation panel felt that II fInns met the requirements the City was looking for in an engineering consultant. Staff interviewed these II fIrms and recommends the following fIrms for the City of Arden Hills' Municipal Engineering Consultant Pool. Planning Kimley-Hom and Associates, Inc. SRF Consulting Group, Inc. URS Corporation WSB and Associates, Inc. Municipal Proiects Bolton and Menk, Inc. Kimley-Hom and Associates, Inc. McCombs, Frank, Roos Associates, Inc. WSB and Associates, Inc. Miscellaneous Engineering Barr Engineering Bonestroo URS Corporation TraffIc and Transportation Engineering Bolton and Menk, Inc. Jacobs, Edwards and Kelcey, Inc. SRF Consulting Group, Inc. Surface Water Resources Engineering Barr Engineering KimIey-Hom and Associates, Inc. WSB and Associates, Inc. Staff had originally anticipated selecting fIve fIrms per category; this was reduced to three to four fIrms after analyzing the projected work in each category. Staff felt that a larger pool could not be justifIed for some of the categories, as we do not anticipate many projects over the next several years. We felt comfortable increasing the pool to four for the Planning and Municipal Projects categories, because these are the areas where the City would likely generate more projects that may need to be hired out to consultants. Staff felt that the interview process went extremely well. We were pleased with the quality of the consultant teams; it was diffIcult to narrow the fIelds. The fIrms in each category were selected based on experience that would prove benefIcial to Arden Hills. For example, the fIrms selected for the Surface Water Resources Engineering category showed extensive experience and a good working relationship with the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD), which is important to Arden Hills, as the entire City is under RCWD jurisdiction. The fIrms selected for planning all had extensive experience with overall water and sanitary sewer system plan review, including water tower and lift station design. In addition to this, SRF is currently working on the AUAR for the TCAAP site. Representatives from WSB worked on the TCAAP groundwater treatment system when it was installed in the 1970s. The fIrms in the proposed Municipal Projects pool all showed strengths in preparing and completing public improvement projects, realizing the importance of communication with City staff and affected property owners. The fIrms in the Miscellaneous Engineering category have signifIcant experience in dealing with BrownfIelds, as well as knowledge about the contamination on the TCAAP site. Barr Engineering has worked with the City of New Brighton extensively on TCAAP related contamination, and representatives from Bonestroo have worked on the site itself during employment at previous fIrms. 8/23/2007 Page 4 The firms selected for Traffic and Transportation Engineering have worked with MnlDOT and Ramsey County, and have the capabilities of perforrrring regional modelinglreview as well as more localized analysis. As projects arise that will need to utilize a consultant's services, City staff will determine the appropriate category, and ask those firms for a proposal. Staff will review the proposals and select a consultant to complete the project. Attached are excerpts from the proposals submitted by the firms recommended in the pool. If any of the City Council members would like to review the entire proposals, staff has copies available. RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION Motion to Approve the Municipal Engineering Consultant Pool. f,ARft Barr's Interest The basis for Barr's interest in the categories listed above are listed below: . The City of Arden Hills' engineering needs align nicely with and can draw upon Barr's core services, which focus on the comprehensive management of municipal and regional resources. Since the 1960s, we have worked with more than 50 municipalities, providing a wide variety of capital im- provement and resource management services. Of particular interest to our staff are the development of infrastructure improvement and park facilities. We have worked with municipalities and park dis- tricts to provide quality-of-life improvements to meet the needs of a growing population, while main- taining the integrity of natural resources through innovative management plans and designs. We have led the way in providing unique state-of-the-art services, such as the implementation of rainwater gar- dens, to solve municipal stormwater and drainage problems. . We look forward to building a long-standing relationship with the City of Arden Hills. At Barr, we value relationships with clients that not only give us the opportunity to complete interesting and chal- lenging projects, but also allow us to serve as an extension of their staff and build relationships that give us the insight into a client's long- and short-term goals as well as natural and cultural resources. With this knowledge, we are able to tailor our services to meet our clients' needs in a timely and cost- effective manner. The advantage to the city is lower cost, the sharing of valuable local knowledge, and the opportunity of two-way training that leaves both parties with a better understanding of project details. Barr serves many watershed districts and water management organizations within the Twin Cities metro- politan area. The city of Arden Hills lies completely within Rice Creek watershed district, a district Barr does not represent. Consequently, this does not present a potential conflict of services. Since the early 1960s, Barr has worked with more than 50 municipalities in Minnesota and neighboring states, and our clients range from small municipalities to major metropolitan cities. We've successfully provided Arden Hills' neighboring municipalities, including Mounds View, Circle Pines, Shoreview, and Blaine, with a wide range of engineering and environmental services. We have also worked with munici- palities, counties, and other public agencies to design and implement geographical information systems (GIS) and custom software applications and to provide services ranging from health and safety and labo- ratory operations to public relations and technical writing. Based on our long record of service and large staff base, clients rely on us for comprehensive engineering, technical and communications services. We take great pride in treating our municipal clients' problems as our own, meeting aggressive completion deadlines and developing creative solutions to meet the client's specific needs. A key to our long-term client relationships is our willingness to tailor our services based on a client's needs. Barr customizes each work plan to meet these needs, whether it is complete planning, design, construction management, public education and involvement, or review as a third-party consultant. We recognize the need to control costs while providing thorough and practical solutions. At Barr, we pride ourselves on delivering services in a timely and cost-effective manner, and our clients plan their programs and projects with this in mind. Barr Engineering Company Page 2 also developed a steady-state flow model and evaluated fluid transient potential for a multi-well pumping system. From this work, it was determined that significant additional sources of water would be needed to supply the plant with the water needed for its processes. Following that first phase ofthe project, we worked with MCP to connect a number of existing remote wells to the plant via an II-mile-Iong pipeline that ran through undeveloped agricultural areas outside of the city of Marshall. We also helped size the well pumps to work together and supply the plant with wa- ter, and evaluated design alternatives to reduce or avoid the possibility of pressure surges that are com- mon in such systems. Part of this work included obtaining permits from the Department of Natural Re- sources to cross the Redwood River and other protected waters of the state. Due to the fast-track nature of the project, we worked with the contractor to implement construction techniques that allowed the DNR to approve the protected-waters crossing permit very quickly. In addition, we worked with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to obtain permission to install several miles of pipeline on land that was part of an existing flood diversion project constructed by the Corps to protect the city of Marshall. This work was also conducted on a fast-track basis; Corps approval was obtained in a matter of weeks, instead ofthe months such approval usually requires. Surface Water and Natural Resources Employing team members with complimentary areas of expertise, Barr has conducted numerous natural resource inventory surveys. Barr staff boasts both training and experience in employing Minnesota Land Cover Classification Surveys (MLCCS), and we have spent countless hours in metro area prairies, wet- lands, woodlands, and forests, identiIying plants, assessing community conditions, and noting the degree of non-native plant invasion. For over two decades, Barr's wetland specialists have worked with cities and counties, watershed dis- tricts, private businesses, and industry on wetland identification, delineation, characterization, and map- ping through hydraulic and hydrologic modeling; function and value assessment; planning, protection, and management, including erosion control; permitting assistance; regulatory negotiations; restoration, mitigation and banking; mitigation monitoring and reporting; and historical wetland surveys. Barr has also provided comprehensive stormwater services for municipalities, watershed districts, and industries. We have designed culvert systems, storm sewers, detention basins, and water quality ponds, and developed stormwater non-degradation plans, storm water pollution prevention plans, and comprehen- sive surface water management plans, along with total maximum daily load (TMDL) studies. Barr has also designed a number of alternative stormwater solutions, including the development of rainwater gar- dens and porous parking lots. Barr routinely employs Arc View GIS to manage, interpret, and present a wide variety of data, including ArcllNFO coverage, relational databases, images, global positioning system (GPS), and ASCII data. We have used ArcCAD to develop GIS coverage for wetlands, land uses, soils, and surface-water divides for water resources projects and have developed interfaces that allow the use of ArcCad for pre- and post- processing for hydrologic and water quality models. Our expertise in GIS allows us to assemble data quickly and accurately, and to manipulate it in ways that allow clear understanding of what's on the ground. Barr Engineering Company Page 18 The EA W looked at a number of issues, including: . Changes in land use . Impacts to fish, wildlife, and ecologically sensitive resources . Physical changes to water resources . Changes in water use . Erosion and sedimentation . Soil types . Water quality . Potential contamination to groundwater During the environmental assessment, Barr also looked into the existence of rare plant and animal species and archaeological or historic sites. In addition to the EA W, Barr prepared a wetland encroachment and mitigation plan as well as a water quality monitoring plan, which called for weekly in-lake sampling during dredging operations, daily water grab sampling from the outfall of the dredge spoils containment pond, and sample analysis and reporting. Permit applications to the MDNR MPCA, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers were also pre- pared for this project. G.sVl(2..0N MeNTA\., ~ej(vlc.6s. Northwest Quadrant Redevelopment Project City of New Brighton, Minnesota The 90-acre Northwest Quadrant Redevelopment Project area is located northwest of the Interstate High- way I-35W and 1-694 interchange in New Brighton, Minnesota. The NW Quadrant area has been devel- oped for over 100 years with a wide range of industrial and commercial uses on 15 properties, including a former petroleum refinery, a solvent recycling facility, railroad, two former municipal and demolition dumps, an asphalt mix plant, stockyards, two rendering plants, and gasoline stations. Over the past sev- eral years, the City of New Brighton has been proceeding with a revitalization plan that includes ap- proximately 40 acres of new residential housing and 50 acres of commercial office space. As the City's consultant, we have completed Phase I and Phase II Environmental Assessments, and evaluated and developed Response Action Plans in support of the redevelopment. Barr has also completed evaluations and cost estimates for solutions related to the complexities of redeveloping over the former dumps and relocating a major sanitary sewer interceptor that crosses the property and the old dump. Barr has also been assisting the City with acquisition, condemnation, and relocation efforts of the existing property owners. "No association" determinations have been obtained from the MPCA VIC program for each successive parcel the City has investigated and acquired. Currently, the environmental cleanup cost in support of the entire redevelopment is approximately $10 million and the planned redevelopment is estimated increase the property values on the NW Quadrant from approximately $15 million to more than $250 million. We have assisted the City in obtaining $2.3 million in state grant funding (Petrofund, DEED, Met Council) for the environmental cleanup and the City is planning on pursuing additional funding as the redevelopment progresses. Barr Engineering Company Page 30 .BO L ,ok) ~ tv\c~ K. ~ ~HILLS CONSULT ANT QUALIFICATIONS/PROFILE TOP 500 Firm Name: Since 1996, lhe firm has received recognilionfrom ENR (Engineering News-Record) ranking il among lhe Top 500 Engineering and Surveying Firms in the United Slales. Business Address: Telephone: Fax: Client Service Manager: Title: Cell Phone: Emai/: ENR'-'- -- '..-_iOln. -,.....- '..........1....- -- ~--!=-!:= ~ Federal Tax ID: Year Established: Number of Staff: Bolton & Menk, Inc. 12224 Nicollet A venue Bumsville, MN 55337-1649 (952) 890-0509 (952) 890-8065 Marcus A. Thomas, P.E. Associate / Senior Project Manager (612) 859-6526 marcusth@bolton-menk.com 41-0832249 1949 285 Bolton & Menk, Inc. was founded in 1949 by John Bolton and Martin C. Menk, J r. The firm was incorporated in 1960, and is owned and operated exclusively by the professionals and technicians on the staff. Today, Bolton & Menk, Inc. has a total of285 employees including a professional staff of over 100 engineers and land surveyors. The firm has provided engineering services to over 225 communities and agencies in Minnesota and Iowa, in addition to surveying, land development and environmental services for public and private clients. Bolton & Menk, Inc. is a regional consulting engineering finn specializing in the following areas of engineering: Minnesota Office Locations . Municipal Engineering . Environmental Engineering . Water Resources Engineering . Transportation Engineering . Surveying and Mapping Statement of Qualifications for Municipal Engineering Consultant Services City of Arden Hills, Minnesola Section I - J Submitted by: Bolton & Menk, Inc. ~ -A~HILLS DESIGN OF MUNICIPAL PROJECTS Since the firm's inception in 1949, Bolton & Menk, Inc. has focused on delivering quality professional municipal engineering services to cities throughout Minnesota. Minnesota cities are our primary clientele and the core of our business. Bolton & Menk has grown by strategically developing and refining the service capabilities and expertise that matter most to cities. While our specialty groups, including Water Resources, Transportation and Surveying, have become strong, self-sustaining departments in and of themselves, they were created to support our municipal clients, and they continue to directly provide municipally-focused expertise to our client communities today. As a municipal engineering consultant to the City of Arden Hills, Bolton & Menk offers a full complement of municipal engineering and specialty services to the City, as may uniquely be needed for each project. The Consultant Profile detailed in Section I of this proposal provides a representative list of available municipal services, generally categorized as follows for the design of municipal projects: . Infrastructure Planning and Development . Street and Highway Design . Stormwater Management . Water Supply, Distribution, Storage and Treatment . Wastewater Collection and Treatment . Park and Recreational Facilities . Engineering and Construction Surveying . Construction Contract Administration and Observation KEY PERSONNEL OUALlFICATlONS SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER Marcus Thomas, P.E. is an Associate and Project Manager with more than twelve years of experience at Bolton & Menk. Since joining the firm in 1993, he has had a wide range of experience in project administration from conception through construction. His background includes the development and design of numerous municipal projects including street reconstruction, sanitary sewer systems, water distribution systems, and stonn water systems. He also has experience in the design of commercial and residential developments. His administrative duties have involved the management of all project phases including preliminary engineering reports, final design, cost estimates, presentations, bidding assistance, and construction administration. He has served as a public information facilitator for high profile municipal projects. He has assisted communities in seeking and acquiring state and federal project funding and has assisted in state lobbying efforts for special legislation funding. An extensive background of construction observation and land surveying has also given Mr. Thomas significant experience in construction techniques and public interaction. Mr. Thomas' variety of engineering projects including storm water management, infrastructure rehabilitation, and trail systems has given him experience with several municipal and private clients. His role in various communities ranges from Client Service Manager to City Engineer. His responsibilities have also required the special administrative duties associated with State Aid and Federal Aid projects. Statemenl of Qualifications for Municipal Engineering Consultant Services City of Arden Hills. Minnesota Section 3 - I Submilted by: Bolton & Menk. Inc. ~ --A.~HILLS TRAFFIC ENGINEERING AND TRANSPORTATION PLANNING As an experienced and diversified firm, we offer a broad range of transportation planning, operations, design and project management services. We can help guide your project through conceptual planning, preliminary design, funding application, final design, regulatory approval and construction. Our goal is to provide exceptional quality engineering services while meeting project budgets and schedules. While our Transportation Department provides large-scale highway design and construction services to Minnesota counties and the Department of Transportation, we still specialize in managing local transportation issues such as traffic studies, intersection analyses, signal systems and corridor studies. Additionally, Bolton & Menk has the expertise to handle all of your environmental services needs. We offer a broad range of environmental review services including cultural resources and archeological studies. Our goal is to provide exceptional quality environmental review services while meeting project budgets and schedules. Bolton & Menk has provided these services for many satisfied clients. Through educational forums such as Environmental Review Seminars, Bolton & Menk is able to facilitate discussion and familiarize clients to this process. In addition, we have developed professional relationships with key permitting agency staff, which helps streamline and focus the environmental review process. KEY PERSONNEL OUALIFICATIONS SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PROJECT MANAGER Jon Huseby, P.E. is the Transportation Department Manager at Bolton & Menk, Inc. He brings over twenty-four years of experience in the transportation engineering field. Mr. Huseby is responsible for managing the highway design, traffic and transportation planning projects for the Transportation Department of Bolton & Menk, Inc. Prior to joining the fum in February 2003, he was the District Engineer for the Mankato District of the Minnesota Department of Transportation. As District Engineer, he worked with all levels of government, corridor advocate groups, elected officials, businesses and the general public. Mr. Huseby frequently represented Mn/DOT at public speaking engagements, and was also involved in public participation processes and consensus building efforts. He was directly responsible for managing the broad range of activities associated with a large public works organization. During his twenty-year tenure with Mn/DOT, Mr. Huseby worked in a variety of transportation engineering positions. SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PROJECT MANAGER Chris Chromy, P.E., P.T.O.E. is a Transportation Project Manager in the Burnsville office of Bolton & Menk, Inc. He has over twelve years of transportation engineering experience, including transportation system planning, corridor planning, traffic engineering, and highway design and construction. Mr. Chromy is experienced in surface transportation engineering including preliminary and final roadway design, traffic signal design, intersection control studies, and traffic flow modeling. He has been a project engineer for municipal transportation plans, sub-area and corridor studies, traffic forecasting, and Statement of Qualifications for Municipal Engineering Consultant Services City of Arden Hills, Minnesota Section 5 - 1 Submilted by: Bollon & Menk, Inc. bON€SIe.OO 2335 Highway 36 W St. Paul, MN 55113 TeI6S1-636.4600 fax 6S H36.1311 www.bonestroo.com June 25, 2007 #' Bonestroo Schawn Johnson Assistant City Administrator City of Arden Hills 1245 West Highway 96 Arden Hills, MN 55112 Dear Mr. Johnson: Long-lasting infrastructure that safely and efficiently supports the community is a valuable asset to any city- especially ones poised for growth. As the City of Arden Hills plans for its future, Bonestroo can extend our engineering and planning know-how generated from years of experience supporting municipal clients to identify cost-effective, sustainable solutions that fit within your budget. By choosing Bonestroo, we can bring the following advantages to Arden Hills: . An engineering team experienced in providing municipal services. SeNing our municipal clients is at the heart of Bonestroo's core business. For the past 50 years, we have helped cities, just like yours, develop sound infrastructure and community amenities. Paul Hornby and Dan Fick will seNe as your client seNice managers. With more than 35 years combined experience, they have the capabilities and experience to address your municipal engineering, infrastructure and management needs. They will provide your City with tme information and guidance needed to make informed decisions. . Experience with effectively planning and supporting large development sites. Through the comprehensive planning of municipal infrastructure, the City can begin staging and implementing projects needed to support the remaining development and redevelopment areas. . Proven communication and coordination experience to keep you informed. We want to establish a relationship of trust, communication, and respect. Our close proximity to Arden Hills means we can provide personal, attentive seNice. As we work together, we will communicate and coordinate our efforts with City staff and Council, gaining valuable staff input throughout our projects and providing timely progress reports. With a reputation for providing quality services, Bonestroo is pleased to present our proposal to seNe in your consulting pool. If you have any questions about our proposal, please contact Paul Homby at 651-96 7 -4625. We're excited about this opportunity and ready to start working with you immediateiy! Sincerely, BONESTROO c ~"> Paul Hornby, PE Client SeNice Manager .. ~~~ Dale Tranter Vice President, Principal-in-Charge St. Paul St Cloud Rochester Milwaukee Chicago Engineers Architects Planners ENGINEERING WORKlOAD CAN VARY GREARY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. BONESTROO HAS DEDICATED A CAPABLE CORE GROUP TO PROVIDE PERSONAl SERVICE FOR DAY-TO-DAY NEEDS. WE ALSO HAVE MORE THAN 450 DEDICATED PROFESSIONALS AVAILABLE TO MEET YOUR DEMANDING ASSIGNMENTS DURING THE BUSY TIMES. Redeveloping the TCAAP site will bring extensive growth to the City. STATEMENT OF QUALIfiCATIONS Serving the City of Arden Hills UNDERSTANDING ARDEN HILLS' NEEDS Arden Hills is at a unique point in its history. With the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCMP) property redevelopment, the City will realize significant growth over the next several years. As population growth occurs, the City will need to keep pace with infrastructure planning, capital improvements, and management of growing infrastructure systems. Arden Hills will have an increased need for a consultant that is responsive, supportive, and an advocate for your stakeholders. We anticipate the greatest challenges for the City in the following categories. TCAAP SITE REDEVELOPMENT As the TCAAP area is phased for redevelopment, numerous infrastructure improvements and expansions will be necessary. State and County infrastructure, particularly those affecting transportation systems, and private infrastructure will require significant modifications. Negotiating the stakeholder issues, developer pressures, and environmental concerns will require strong technical expertise, leadership, and communication skills on the City's behalf. These challenges provide tremendous opportunities when they are well planned, effectively managed, and expertly implemented. Specific needs associated with the TCMP project include: Strong technical support for the development process Proactive efforts in permitting, environmental regulations, and agency approval Expert knowledge in planning and infrastructure systems Knowledge and experience regarding park, trail, and recreational facilities Bonestroo is a multi-disciplined consulting firm, founded on supporting growing municipalities throughout the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Today, Bonestroo continues to build on our experience and professional expertise. With more than 50 municipal clients, we have the proven ability to serve as an advocate for your City. MAINTENANCE AND RECONSTRUCTION OF EXISnNG INFRASTRUCTURE Proactive maintenance and management of your critical assets can extend service life, reduce costs, and avoid surcharges. When reconstruction is needed, we emphasize community involvement processes, practical solutions, and proactive construction management. Our projects are designed and implemented to minimize disruption to affected residents and property owners. .:it Bonestroo -.J f\CD16S) CDW ARJ)S ~ ~acf>1 City of Arden Hills Statement of Qualifications for Municipal Engineering Consulting Services Section C. Jacobs EK Firm Overview Selected Category of Service Submittal tracking number Consultant Qualifications I Profile In May, 2007, the firm Edwards and Kelcey merged with Jacobs Engineering Group to create the new firm Jacobs Edwards and Kelcey (JEK). The resulting firm is the combination of two great engineering and infrastructure companies. Edwards and Kelcey (EK) has been recognized as a full-service service national transportation engineering firm. EK has been providing engineering and planning services to federal, state, regional, and municipal clients from our Minnesota Office for over 45 years. EK has a long and successful history of providing technical and engineering services for municipalities and agencies in the Twin Cities area. Our services include roadway design, structures (bridge, tunnel and walls), utilities, traffic engineering, transportation planning, and environmental, facilities management, telecommunications, integrated systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems, construction inspection and construction management projects. Founded in 1947 by Dr. Joseph Jacobs, the Jacobs Engineering Group has been recognized by industry publications as one of the best providers of architecture and engineering services. The corporation has 70+ offices nationwide. Jacobs Engineering Group has been a publicly-held corporation (NYSE:JEC) headquartered in Pasadena, CA. The newly merged firm, Jacobs Edwards and Kelcey (JEK), reflects the best of both companies. The Minneapolis office of JEK provides our clients with national and international experience and proficiency, while maintaining our personal relationships and attention to detail. Our unique business model provides for local control and authority, supported by centralized administration, corporate resources, planning and direction. After reviewing the detailed list of services to be provided to the City of Arden Hills by engineering firms, JEK requests consideration under Item 4 - Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning. There are several reasons that we at Jacobs Edwards and Kelcey is interested in providing technical services for the City of Arden Hills: 1. Technical Qualifications -As shown in Figure 1, Jacobs Edwards and Kelcey is currently pre-qualified by Mn/DOT to perform a wide array of technical and engineering services. These pre-qualifications include work types in the traffic engineering and transportation planning categories we are proposing for the City of Arden Hills. 2. Experience - JEK has demonstrated success and has staff has recorded excellence in job performance with Mn/DOT, counties and cities within Minnesota and beyond. 3. Personnel- The Minnesota staff of JEK is well-suited to perform traffic engineering and transportation planning for the City of Arden Hills. Steve Manhart, JEK's identified client service manager for the City of Arden Hills, has a mix of public agency and private consultant experience within traffic engineering. He is a recognized leader in C-1 JACOBS ,,+t' ,j!)e; ~,<; -;';;'%{\~':~JBi;tJ,zli0f-~~*,r~;J~,:';{Ot:~:~~,:%~W","~':iltf"-_:~'?'~~>\; Consultant Profite ,. ".-' Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. During the last 40 years, Kimley-Horn has grown from a small group of traffic engineers and transportation planners to a more than 2,300-person, multidisciplinary consulting firm recognized as a leader in full-service engineering consulting. With 61 offices nationwide, Kimley-Horn's continued growth is the result of the firm's commitment to integrity and dedication to providing quality services. Our clients receive the local knowledge and responsiveness of a small organization, backed by the depth of resources only a national firm can offer. Our growth is reflected in our steady rise on the Engineering News-Record's list of top 500 design firms in the nation. In 1981, we ranked 421st; in 2007, we ranked 33rd among the top 500 and 10th among the top 100 pure design firms. Kimley-Horn's Twin Cities office was established in 2002 and currenfly has more than 50 engineers, planners, environmental scientists, landscape architects, designers, and technicians with broad experience in both public and private practice. Our local office has the flexibility to receive support from our firmwide staff when projects require additional resources or special expertise. We serve literally hundreds of clients similar in size and complexity to the City of Arden Hills. Kimley-Horn will work closely with City staff and related agencies as necessary to provide exceptional service-matching our staff resources, technical skills, and availability to your needs. Our ultimate goal is to respond to the unique challenges of your community. Our experience with a variety of projects as shown on the following pages demonstrates our capability to seamlessly merge solutions to the various challenges you face. From routine neighborhood street reconstruction and utility maintenance projects to large- scale redevelopment that has never before been experienced by the City of Arden Hills, we are committed to quality and serving you with a high level of client service. Also, as an experienced municipal consultant, we are sensitive to the pivotal role played by meaningful public involvement programs that lead to community pride and consensus. Community involvement helps determine the overall plan, funding strategies, and implementation priorities. Our experience in providing a broad range of services helps to ensure the successful implementation of your vision while finding solutions for infrastructure challenges in Arden Hills. To hear firsthand how we have achieved project success for similar past projects, feel free to call our municipal references in Section 5 of this proposal. Firm Management Structure Kimley-Horn is a privately held corporation, fully owned by individuals who are current employees of the firm. Kimley- Horn is divided into six geographic regions-Mid-America, Mountain, Texas, California, Florida, and Southeast. Each region is managed by a team of representatives from production, marketing, administration, and practice building. Setting overall direction and policy for the firm is the firmwide management committee-also composed of representatives from production, marketing, administration, and practice building-which assists the regional teams as needed. The primary responsibility of the regional teams and management committee is to provide support to our project managers, who are responsible for every facet of a project from beginning to end-contracting, planning, scheduling, quality control, client contact and relationships, and project accounting. Kimley-Horn's philosophy of providing professional engineering services is based on client service and technical expertise. This philosophy is especially applicable for projects that ~-n Kimley.Horn OY060014G7\01ConsullantProfileqxp 1-1 ~_U and Associatesj Inc. encompass a broad variety of disciplines and experience, yet require a common point of contact. Much of our success during the last 40 years is directly related to our ability to provide high-quality, timely services. We have carefully selected a core team of seasoned professionals who are committed to the success of your project. They are empowered with the flexibility needed to respond quickly to both administrative requirements and scheduling needs. Service Areas of Interest Kimley-Hom offers comprehensive services to the City of Arden Hills in the following practice areas: . Planning . Municipal Design (feasibility/predesign, final design, construction, assessments) . Engineering Management . Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning . Surface Water Resources Engineering Value-Added Services Kimley-Hom also has a significant amount of experience in helping our municipal clients pursue and obtain funding for projects. Our team has been instrumental in helping to secure funding for several recent projects. These include the following: Client Project Funding Source Amount New Brighton Old Highway 8 Mn/DOT, Routes of $ 400,000 Regional Significance Maplewood Gladstone Met Council, Livable $ 1,800,000 Communities Grant tnver Grove Cahill Avenue Mn/DOT, Cooperative $ 594,000 Heights Agreement Inver Grove Clark Road Mn/DOT, Cooperative $ 594,000 Heights Agreement Anoka TH 47 and Mn/DOT, Cooperative $ 250,000 McKinley Agreement Ramsey White Bear Federal STP Funding $5,100,000 County Avenue In addition to these service areas, it is common for communities like Arden Hills to have the need for environmental documentation, structural, and/or landscape design and urban planning services in support of general municipal services. Our team includes experienced environmental specialists, structural engineers, landscape architects, and urban planners to meet these needs, if and when they arise. Kimley-Hom will work closely with the City of Arden Hills staff to provide exceptional service--matching our staff resources, technical expertise, and availability to each of the task orders that we are given. OY060014.07\01 Consultant Protlle.qxp Proiect Experience in Each Service Area Kimley-Hom has earned an outstanding reputation for the planning, analysis, design, and implementation of a wide range of municipal projects across the United States. These projects have ranged from simple to complex, with some requiring a high level of problem-solving and innovation. The firm has successfully completed a variety of projects for agencies in more than 35 states, including the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. We have a proven track record in virtually every aspect of general municipal engineering that you may require under this contract: comprehensive planning, traffic engineering, transportation planning, surface water engineering, landscape design, urban planning, structural engineering, and environmental services. 1-2 JI""1__" Kimley-Hom -.....J U and Associates, Inc. Planning, Design, and Management of Municipal Projects The ultimate goal of the Kimley-Horn team is to respond to the needs of the City of Arden Hills. Our experience with municipalities in the Twin Cities area demonstrates our capability to merge the myriad aspects of municipal services. From effective project management to feasibility study, final design, and construction phase services, our team of professionals will provide you with every service necessary to achieve your goals and meet your deadlines. The following are some examples of our recent municipal engineering project experience. Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan Update, City of Maplewood, MN Kimley-Horn provided services to the City of Maplewood to update their comprehensive sanitary sewer plan. The update addressed some inconsistencies in the City's previous update, and considered future development/ redevelopment in the City. Part of the update was an analysis of the 74 sewer districts within the City to determine projected sewer flows for current development as well as for future development/redevelopment through 2020. The update also included the preparation of a capital improvement program for future sanitary sewer improvements. South Grove Street Reconstruction, Phases 1 and 2, City of Inver Grove Heights, MN Kimley-Horn provided final design services for the City of Inver Grove Heights' 2006 and 2007 street reconstruction projects. The two projects included more than eight miles of residential neighborhood street reconstruction. The projects included pavement design, the evaluation of the need for concrete curb and gutter replacement, the evaluation of the 1960s vintage water main system, and the installation of storm sewer throughout the neighborhood. Old Highway 8 Reconstruction, City of New Brighton, MN Kimley-Horn provided preliminary and final design OY060014.07\01 Consultant Profile.qxp services for the reconstruction of 2,900 linear feet of Old Highway 8 from 1-694 to the north. The project includes the reconstruction of an existing four-lane undivided roadway to a four-lane divided roadway with on-street parallel parking. The improvements include new storm drainage systems, new water main, and sanitary sewer repairs. The project also includes significant streetscape amenities including decorative street lighting, colored concrete pavement and sidewalks, irrigation systems, and landscape plantings. Gladstone Area Redevelopment, Maplewood, MN Kimley-Horn is preparing a redevelopment master plan for a 250-acre, mixed-use area for the City of Maplewood. The master planning process includes the review of existing public infrastructure (water main, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, streets) in the project area and the determination of infrastructure improvements necessary to support the proposed redevelopment. The redevelopment master planning process includes significant public involvement, including the involvement of a 20-person task force. Kimley-Horn also is providing feasibility study and finai design services for the first phase of the redevelopment, which includes developer coordination, intersection improvements, roadway reconstruction, drainage improvements, and roundabout design. 2005 MUSAlBluff Creek Boulevard Improvements, City of Chanhassen, MN Kimley-Horn provided services to the City of Chanhassen for the development of their 2005 MUSA expansion area. This inciuded Alternative Urban Areawide Review, feasibility study, final design, and construction phase services for the extension of public infrastructure (roadways, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and water main) to serve a 640-acre area. The improvements were coordinated with Mn/DOT since the 2005 MUSA area borders Mn/DOTs TH 312/212 design-build project area. The 2005 MUSA infrastructure improvements included the following: . More than 9,000 iinear feet of trunk (15-inch to 21- inch) sanitary sewer 1-3 1lI""1__" Kimley-Hom ~ U and Associates, Inc. and TH 5, and analyzing the feasibility of relocating a portion of bituminous trail along Lyman Boulevard to the north side of the roadway. On.Cail Transit Consultant, City of Minneapolis, MN The City of Minneapolis selected Kimley-Horn to serve as their on-call transit planning and design consultant. Tasks include review, planning, and design of transit facilities in the City of Minneapolis, including bus, light rail, bus rapid transit, and commuter rail facilities. Other services include transit-oriented intelligent transportation systems (ITS) planning and design. Surface Water Resources Engineering Kimley-Horn's surface water resources staff have been called upon by numerous county, state, regional, and municipal agencies nationwide. We are ready to serve you on surface water projects, including storm water management plans, stormwater modeling, storm drainage plans, wetland delineation, mitigation analysis, and function and values assessments of wetlands. Metropolitan Airports Commission, Spillway 040 Repairs, MN Kimley-Horn is serving the Metropolitan Airports Commission to design a new overflow spillway to repair the failed spillway. The project includes a tied-back sheet pile wall and a rip-rap lined plunge pool. Metropolitan Airports Commission, Pond 4 Outlet, MN Kimley-Horn is serving the Metropoiitan Airports Commission to design a new Pond 4 outlet structure to meet Minnesota Pollution Control Authority requirements for emergency airport spill containment. The project includes a special inlet metering structure with slide gates connected to Minnesota River by 1,000 feet of 60-inch storm sewer. The project is in the initial phase of a multiyear program to improve the operation of a two-pond stormwater management system for controlling airport runoff entering the Minnesota River. OY060014.07\01 Consultant Profile.qxp Wetland Inventory and Delineation, MN and WI Team member Beth Kunkel, PWS, has extensive delineation experience, including in Minnesota during the past 20 years. The wetland delineations include linear corridors, state and county highways, light rail transit and pipeline corridors, and various development sites. Significant delineations have included wetland boundaries in and around Savage Fen, 40 miles of TH 14 (Janesville to Owatonna), Great Lakes pipeline (100 miles) in Minnesota and Wisconsin, 55 wetlands in the 450-acre Arbor Pointe planned community in Inver Grove Heights, and wetland function and value assessments for 10 separate road projects for the Montana Department of Roads. Wetland Replacement and Banking Plans, MN, and WI Beth Kunkel, PWS, has designed and monitored wetland replacement and banking plans for dozens of projects. The most notable was a 40-acre restoration/creation for the Anoka County Highway Department. Other projects included two 10- to 17-acre replacement sites for Dakota County Highway, the Ogle-Michels wetland creation/stormwater retention facility in Fond du Lac, WI, and a 16-acre site for the Illinois DOT She also has written a stream restoration pian for the Village of Menomonee Falls, WI. Wetland Conservation Act Oversight, City of Independence, MN Kimley-Horn provides wetland reviews under the Wetland Conservation Act for the City of independence. Beth Kunkel, PWS, reviews permit applications for wetland fill, site grading, mitigation plans, legal requirements, violations, and mitigation monitoring. Dozens of projects are reviewed annually. 1-9 .....-J__" Kimley-Hom -....J U and Associates, Inc. Engineering . Planning . Surveying MCCOllllll fralllllalll AsIOClalILIIC. June 25, 2007 Schawn Johuson, Assistant City Administrator City of Arden Hills 1245 West Highway 96 Arden Hills, MN 55112 RE: City Engineering Services Proposal Dear Schawn: McCombs Frank Roos Associates (MFRA) is pleased to present this proposal for City engineering services to the City of Arden Hills. In addition to having the technical expertise and experience the City desires, MFRA would like to emphasize the advantages and proven qualities that separate us from others. . Commitment and Dedication - MFRA has never failed to make the extra effort when needed. Whether it be an after hours meeting with a concerned resident, knocking on doors on Saturday to deliver project update fliers or going the extra mile to resolve a problem, MFRA will be there. The City of Arden Hills will be an important client to MFRA. Your work will not get lost among d02ens of other larger Cities. . Engineering Experience - MFRA has proven expertise with design and construction administration of both new construction and reconstruction projects in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. We can help you with future issues because we have successfully dealt with similar issues in other places in the past. . Construction Experience - The experience of our construction observers is unmatched in the industry! Our construction observers average over 25 years of experience. Tom Christianson, our proposed construction observer for Arden Hills has over 30 years experIence. . Communication Skills - Whether a technical presentation to City Councilor a phone conversation with a concerned resident, MFRA takes communication seriously. We have exceptional references to back this up! . Proximity - As a resident of Falcon Heights, Rick is just a few minutes away from Arden Hills. In our proposal you will see we are eager to take the necessary steps to meet the future engineering needs of the City of Arden Hills. We look forward for the opportunity to present our qualifications in person. In the meantime, please feel free to contact us at any time. Sincerely, McCombs Frank Roos Associates, Ine. r:LU k/J- Richard Seifert, P.E. Municipal Client Manager ~~ Bryan T. Oakley, P.E. COO/Governmental Services 14800 28th Avenue North. Suite 140. Plymouth, Minnesota. 55447 phone 763/476-6010 . lax 763/476-8532 E-mail: rseifet1@mfra.com Consultant Qualifications/Profile A. Introduction McCombs Frank Roos Associates, Inc. is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm offering professional services in ci vii engineering, landscape architecture, municipal planning, construction administration and land surveying. Established in 1965, McCombs Frank Roos Associates, Inc. provides services to cities, townships and counties as well as private land developers in both the commercial and residential sectors. Our organizational structure is flexible and can be tailored to best snit each client's specific project needs. A client manager is assigned who best suits and understands a client's technical issues and project needs, as well as the goals of your City. The client manager works with the City staff to provide specific services for projects and adjusts our staff to fulfill the client's particular project needs. Our staff of nearly 80 vrofessionals includes (66-Plymouth, II-Forest Lake ): . 29 Civil Engineers o Including 24 Professional Engineers and 5 Engineers in Training . 3 Environmental Specialists o With backgrounds in wetlands, wastewater operations, planning and parks . 15 Surveyors (plus Seasonal) o Including 2 Registered Land Surveyors and field technicians . 6 Construction Inspectors/Estimators o Including 4 with multiple MSASICSAH certifications. . 3 Landscape Architects/U rban Designers . 3 Certified Planners (ACIP) . 1 Soil Scientist . 17 Snpport Staff o Including GIS, CADD, graphics, report production and clerical specialists ~ MFRA, Inc. 1 SRf SRF Profile/Service Areas/Qualifications ~ONSULT(NG GROUPc-INC. Since our esrablishmenr in 1961, SRF has acquired subsranrial, in- depth experience in the planning, design, and construction supervision of state and county highways, freeways and municipal streets, utilities, and related facilities. We have designed and supervised the construction of residential, commercial. and industrial streets and utilities and have the experience and skills to take a project from the feasibility stage through final design and construction. The majority of SRF cliems are Midwestern state, county and local governmem agencies. Through our wide range of projects, we have amassed a thorough and intimate knowledge of state, local and federal planning and design procedures, including the standards, rules, regulations and other requirements pertaining to a variety of projects. OUf clients include the Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota and Kansas Departments of Transportation, as well as numerous cities and counties in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota. We have also collaborated with many architecrural and public relations firms on various projects. SRF teams with various Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) to fulfill specialty niche areas and to garner work for companies that otherwise would not get the opportunity. SRF frequently works with concerned citizens in public hearings or informational meetings. We are familiar with requirements and standards of reviewing agencies, such as the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT), Metropoliran Council, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Minnesora Department of Health, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Scott County. We will also coordinate the permit or reView process. SRF annually prepares plans and specifications for public works projecrs with a construction value in excess of $50,000,000. Our experience includes preparing plans for federal aid and stare aid roadway and trail projects, and we have completed such plans for Mn/DOT and many cities and counties in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. ______ MunidMIEn~neq:ing Consultant SfT.Y..lf5L ~ City of Arden Hills Planning Services Eden Prairie Major Center Area T ransporration, V<<Iyfinding and Land Use Study L r.., _ i=-= i;,;:.";.';;::",.. ;~. :". ~~ .- :'::1 ~" --.. --......- Subarea Study for Spring Park St. Michael Downtown Plan ~ULTINC G_ROUP. [NC. SRF has created plans rhat guide the future urban redevelopment and infill of urban and suburban communities in the metropolitan area and in revitalizing small towns across Minnesota. A key component of our successful practice is an integrated. systems-based approach that values the character of each community and the views of its tesidents. SRF has a history of working on complex technical planning issues and finding creative and implementable alternatives that meet stakeholders' needs. We blend land planning, urban design, and engineering expertise to broaden and deepen OUf response to planning issues, and our approach integrates the basic needs of individuals and the entire community into a comprehensive planning solution. We work with communities to develop plans and policies that are respectful of the past and tecognize the opportunities and pressures on the horizon. PHYSICAL PLANNING . Community Land Use Plans . Commercial and Mixed-Use Corridor Plans . Neighborhood and District Plans . Downtown Revitalization . Special Area Studies . Transit-Oriented Development Plans . Site and Campus Planning POLICY PLANNING . Land Use Policy . Housing Policy . Comprehensive Planning . Redevelopment Feasibiiity URBAN DESIGN & LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE . Patks, Open Space and Recreation . Bicycle and Pedestrian Systems . Srreetscapes and Urban Amenities . Site Planning and Design ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING . Community Impact Studies . Water Resource Management . Historic Site Case Reports . Visual Impact Evaluations . Wetlands and Floodplain Studies . Environmental Documentation TRANSPORTATION PLANNING . Transportation and Transit Planning . Traffic Calming . Intermodal Transportation Planning Studies . Site and Neighborhood Impact Studies . Corridor and Subtegional Roadway Networks _ Munici.;.al Enf'inurinr Comultant....5n-vices ~ CityofAnlen Hills 9 Traffic Engineering & Transportation Planning Mall of America Traffic Study Goodhue COunty Transportatiou Pian Saint Cloud Southwest Arterial Alignment Study ~CONSULTINC GROUP. IN!="__.._._ SRF believes that transportation planning enhances community growth by providing solutions that encourage revitalization and accommodate development. Successful transportation planning ensures the safe and efficient movement of people and goods while suppotting community and tegional goals. SRF has the tight people, experience and technology needed to assist clients with local, regional, and statewide transportation planning. AB creative problem-solvers. we focus on effectively involving project stakeholders, creatively addressing complex and cutting-edge issues, and developing realistic implementation strategies. SRF will draw on our understanding of long-term demographic-and economic-driven trends and short-term development-driven needs to help OUf clients anticipate transportation needs that encourage revitalization and accommodate development. TRAFFIC ENGINEERING & TRANSPORTATION PLANNING . Traffic Impact Studies Traffic Forecasting Signal and Roundabout Justification Reports Intersection Layout and Geometries Comprehensive Transportation Plans Temporary and Permanent Traffic Control Corridor Planning Corridor Access Management Small Area Transportation Studies Transit Planning Travel Demand Management (TDM) Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Public Involvement Neighborhood Impacts Intermodal Transportation Planning Studies Artetial Alignment Studies Right of Way Footprinting Traffic Data and Travel Behavior Surveys Site Development Impact Studies Trip Generation Parking Generation Traffic Calming Corridor and Subregional Roadway Networks Capacity Analysis Traffic Signal Design and Timing Roundabouts Safety Analysis and Audits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ _l!...unicifJal Enj[ineqjllruJFJ4f!!n!.5IT!;i.f~L Oty of Arden Hills 47 ,--, 1 - Consultant Qualification/Profil~:";:, LARS Services to be Provided by URS URS is a full service firm able to provide the City of Arden Hills all of the services outlined in your RFP with the exception of geotechnical services. We ask that the City of Arden Hills consider URS for the following service areas: 1. Municipal Planning. 2. Design of Municipal Projects (feasibility/pre-design, final design, construction, and assessments). 3. Miscellaneous Municipal Engineering Management Services. 4. Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning. 5. Surface Water and Natural Resource Engineering. Basis of URS Interest . -." . The URS Minneapolis Office has been providing services to local clients like the City of Arden Hills since 1956. Over the past 50+ years, we have been fortunate to have served a wide range of Twin Cities communities from urban to rural, some fully developed and some experiencing rapid growth. URS has a special interest in serving the City of Arden Hills as we have been providing city engineering services from 1997 through the present. URS is pleased to have played a significant role in nearly all city improvement projects over the last decade and is excited to be able to build upon relationships and offer our unique knowledge of the city's infrastructure to the current leadership. URS Corporation is a leading global engineering, design, and environmental consulting firm with the technical expertise and staff resources to bring world-class services to local clients. With more than 29,000 employees located in 300 offices around the world, URS is recognized for high-quality professional services and innovative approaches to solving client problems. Engineering News Record (ENR) has recently ranked URS the #1 Design Firm for the seventh consecutive year. While the majority of anticipated expertise needed to serve the City of Arden Hills is available in URS' Minneapolis office, this national and international "bench" of experience is available to support projects if needed. Qualifications . - URS currently provides continuing consulting engineering services to the following communities in the Twin Cities metro area: . Plymouth . Arden Hills . Bloomington . Bumsville . Minneapolis . Coon Rapids . Maplewood . Savage . Richfield . Roseville Our experience serving these municipalities, not to mention our experience working with Arden Hills, has given us a superior understanding of the consulting engineering needs of the City of Arden Hills. Our practice is primarily in urban and first ring suburban settings. As such, our approach is sensitive to the challenges of implementing and improvements in established environments. URS Arden Hills Municipal Engineering Consulting Services 112663s.Jun-07 1 URS Planning and Urban Design The landscape architects, planners, and architects at URS are conunitted to creating environments that enliven communities and enhance the best qualities of each place. Whether designing architectural details or developing community master plans, we are inspired by the knowledge that our work will improve the quality of people s daily lives. OUf team includes professionals who are among the most experienced in their fields, with specialization in the planning and design of transit systems and facili- ties; parks and parkways; streetscapes and pedestrian malls; waterfronts and recreational trails. We also offer a full range of services to municipalities who require comprehensive land-use plans, neighborhood revitalization plans, area master plans, and zoning and subdivision ordinances. In addition, our landscape architects and planners have created innovative solu- tions for private sector clients who want quality site plans for commercial, office and residential develop- ments. URS is founded on a philosophy that emphasizes a true multi-disciplinary approach to projects. When our Planning and Urban Design Group requires the expertise of engineers or experts in resource manage- ment, habitat restoration, or environmental permitting, professionals in these fields are available in-house. We also believe that an interactive process is essential to a project s success. Our planners and designers utilize a variety of meth- ods to involve communities and stakeholders in a dia- log to ensure that all concerns are considered in the creation of final plans. planning@URScorp.com ~, -_._._.l~"'-'~t"".,-._. Above the Falls: Master Plan for the Upper Mississippi River Minneapolis, Minnesota Gila River Resort Wildhorse Pass, Arizona t. N \} \ (2.Q tJ M e~lAt.- -:; ef0J lees 700 Third Street South, Suite 600 Minneapolis, MN 55415 Representative Project Experience URS REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED By URS: Air Quality . Flint Hills Resources, Multimedia Compliance Audits, Rosemount, MN . Air Permit Modification Application, Stara Enso Duluth Mills, Duluth, MN . BACT and Air Regnlations Consulting, Proposed Coal Gasification Facility, Taconite, MN Solid Uilste . Burnsville Sanitary Landfill Construction Documentation, Waste Management, Inc., Burnsville, MN . Elk River Landfill End Use Plan, Waste Management, Inc., Elk River, MN . Kansas City Power and Light Ash Landfill, Kansas City, MO . MPCA, Pine Lane Landfill, Wyoming, MN . MPCA, East Bethel Landfill, East Bethel, MN . Kalmar Leachate Treatment Study, Olmsted County, MN . MPCA Closed Landfill Program - Surveying, Site Investigation, Design, Construction Services, several MN Facilities URS 700 Third Street South, Sune 600 Minneapolis, MN 55415 REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED By URS: Uitter Resources . Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), Stormwater Treatment Ponds . MN DNR, General Permit for Waters of the State - MN DNR/MnDOT . Low Impact Design (LID) Review, Chagrin River Partnership, Cleveland, OH . Schmidt Lake Raingarden Demonstration Project/BMP Implementation Plan, Plymouth, MN Due Diligence and Audits . International Paper, 530,000 Acre Timberland Divestiture in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan . The McClatchy Company, Divestiture Portfolio in Minnesota and South Dakota . Valspar International Environmental Auditing Support, Worldwide Environmental Permitting . Enbridge Energy, Southern Access Pipeline, Central IL . Excelsior Energy Coal Gasification Facility, Northern, MN . Liquid Renewable Fuels, Biofuels Facility, Minneapolis, MN Industrial/Facility Engineering and Compliance . Magelhn Pipeline Company, Fuel Storage Terminal Expansion, Aurora, CO . Marathon Refinery, Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades, St. Paul Park, MN . Metro Transit Fueling Facility Design, Brooklyn Center, MN Remediation . Marathon St. Paul Park Refinery Turnkey Remediation, St. Paul, MN . Xcel Energy/Manufactured Gas Plant, AsWand, WI . Crosby Lake Industrial Park Brownfield Redevelopment, St. Paul, MN . U.S. Steel, St. Louis River, Duluth, MN .. .. Finn Profile 701 Xenia Avenue South Suite 300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 Tel: 763.541.4800 Toll Free: 888.541.4800 Jay Kennect', PE Priru;ipal-in-Charge Direct: 763.287.7192 Cell: 612.360.1292 Email: ikennedv{cVwsben2:.com Diane Hankee, PE Project Manager Direct: 763.287.7179 Cell: 612.360.1298 Email: dhankee<wwsbemr.com Wide Ranging Experience , .. ,------------------ ------- --------- Public On(y Focus .... WSB & Asr0ci4r.....r"c. WSB WSB & Associates, Inc. was founded in 1995 by Bret Weiss, Pete Willenbring, Don Sterna, Ron Bray, and Bernie Mittlesteadt. WSB has ten primary service areas to serve our clients' needs. As our clients' needs have evolved, WSB's professional staff has expanded to over 160 reliable team members. Our skilled staff in two locations includes: .. Municipal .. Transportation .. Water Resources .. Environmental .. Structural .. Right-of-Way Services .. Water/Wastewater .. Construction Administration .. Survey and Construction Staking .. Geographic Information Systems MISSION We are committed to providing quality infrastructure engineering services in a timely and cost~effective manner, utilizing an experienced and qualified staff in an environment of trust, respect, and opportunity. WSB was founded by the original five owners with the desire to become one of the best consulting firms, not the largest civil engineering firm in the state. Our growth has been rapid by some standards, but has always been tempered by our desire to acquire the best talent in the industry. WSB seeks not only highly technical people, but individuals who have had a variety of public and private experience. Perhaps the most important trait is a personality that includes enthusiasm, dedication, and an understanding of what governmental clients need from a consultant engineer. tv"Iany of our municipal engineers have spent several years in the public sector as city engineers. They have dealt with all types of projects and experienced what is necessary to work with various groups, including elected officials, city and public utility staff, citizens, and development groups. One of WSB's founding philosophies is to only provide services to governmental agencies. We believe that it is difficult, if not impossible, to represent both governmental agencies and private interests or development groups without a conflict of interest. Our clients are assured that we are working in their best interest at all times without question. We will continue with this approach, and maintain our focus on providing safe, cost-effective, and maintainable infrastructure systems with which a community can grow. We do, however, pride ourselves on working cooperatively with private interests and developers, guiding them in an effort to provide the City with a project that is an asset and not a liability to the community for years to come. WSB understands that growth should pay for growth and not be a financial burden to a community. We work towards this goal by providing innovative ways to develop infrastructure systems that are affordable to both the developer and the City. - 1 . .. .. n o Z en c: r-< );! Z ~ rO ~ ....... "Ij ....... n ~ ....... o Z en ........ '"d ~ o "Ij ....... r-< trJ .. .. .. .. Municipal Services Qualifications , 'Y out firm and its members do great work. Your record is one of getting projects done on time .and within budget. You have consistently met or exceeded our expectations. " Alan Cottingham Planning Director City of North Branch ... WSB &ASSoc"'les.fnc_ The City has requested proposals related to five specific service categories. Three of these categories - planning, design of municipal projects, and miscellaneous management tasks - would be managed by our Municipal Group, with assistance as needed from other groups within the firm. These three areas are all discussed in this section. Providing municipal engineering services is one of our core areas of expertise. Our firm currently provides engineering services to over SO communities, either as part of a consultant pool (similar to that which is being considered by Arden Hills), as the consultant City Engineer, or on a project by project basis. Examples of cities where we provide services as part of a pool include Woodbury, Eagan, Bloomington, Shakopee, and Minnetonka, to name a few. A complete listing of our current City clients is included at the end of this section. Our municipal engineering group provides full services involved in the planning, engineering, and construction activities necessary to implement public improvement projects including street, watermain, storm water collection, sanitary sewer collection and conveyance systems, and park systems. This includes the services outlined in the City's request for statement of qualifications for planning, design of municipal projects, and miscellaneous management tasks. Our service areas are: 1. Design Services: a. Preliminary engineering and feasibility reports b. Project layouts and mapping c. Detailed construction plans and final design d. Easement descriptions and surveys for rights-of-way/easements e. Detailed technical specifications f. Cost estimates g. Financing and special assessments h. Contract documents and construction documents i. Preliminary and final assessment reports j. Lift stations and sanitary sewer systems 2. Comprehensive Planning: a. Comprehensive systems/facility plans and studies for streets, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water, and park systems b. Environmental assessment worksheets and other environmental studies and applications for various funding programs, including cooperative agreements, federal programs, and other grant programs c. Permitting applications d. Analysis for the extension of City infrastructure 3. Construction Services: a. Bidding assistance b. Construction engineering and construction observation services c. Contract management, pay vouchers, etc. d. Construction staking, record plans e. Coordination with utility companies f. Soil investigation and testing firm coordination -10 - .. .. 8 >-< 'lj trJ ;:0 C/) o z Z trJ r:--< tJ:l >-< tJ ...... C/) n ...... '"0 r:--< ...... Z trJ I 2;: c::: z ...... n ...... '"0 ;:t> r:--< .. .. .. .. Key Municipal Personnel .A. WSB & As:rocW'e.<.fnc 4. g. Weekly construction meetings and all other construction engineering requirements h. Preparation of final record plans and contract closeout L Final assessment roll and public hearing j. An erosion control specialist to monitor all projects and developments on a regular basis to ensure compliance Public Participation: A big part of our municipal services encompass the public participation process. Our engineers excel at promoting public involvement and will bring extensive experience in the following public processes; a. Public hearings regarding feasibility reports or special assessment hearings b. Open houses c. Neighborhood meetings d. Individual property owner meetings e. Mailings and emails regarding weekly follow-up, weekly construction progress reports f. Technical presentations at City Council and Planning Commission meetings Additional Services: Our Municipal Group can provide many additional services to the City of Arden Hills, including but not limited to; a. Evaluating alternative financing methods for projects to preparing Capital Improvement Programs (CIP) and plans b. Evaluating fee schedules and other financing charges c. Assisting in the maintenance of all City maps d. Providing GIS services for City e. Other general municipal services that the City may request 5. Our Municipal Engineering Team will be managed by Diane Hankee, with Jay Kennedy as a resource for all projects. Jay and Diane have been working together for the past six years on a wide range of municipal engineering projects, and have developed a strong working relationship through their experiences. They work particularly well together planning and reviewing future development projects, implementing reconstruction projects, completing unique and complex projects, planning for future infrastructure improvements, providing innovative solutions to minimize construction costs, and financing infrastructure improvements. In additional to Jay and Diane, we also have included Dave Hutton, PE, as part of our Municipal Engineering Team. Mr. Hutton is a Vice President at WSB, and is the Manager of our Municipal Group. He will provide Diane with staff members and resources to complete projects, and serve as a resource to the team regarding public works issues. Our Municipal team will be supported by our Construction Services group. We have included their qualifications as part of our Specialty Services section, since we expect that they could serve within all of the categories. We will provide additional design and technical staff as needed depending on the type of - 11- .. .. ~ >-< '"0 tr:I ~ C/) o z Z tr:I t""""' tJ:::l >-< t::::1 >-< C/) n >-< '1:1 t""""' >-< Z tr:I I 2;: c: z >-< n >-< '1:1 >- t""""' .. .. .. .. Surface Water Resources Engineering Qualifications -----......-..----...--- ------------- "WSB & Associates, Inc. not only met the needs and expectations of the City for this project, but far exceeded them. Their diligence in making sure the project was completed in a manner acceptable to the City was commendable. The results of the project are evidence of that diligence. The City's experience with WSB was excellent and we look forward to working with them in the future. " John Sachi, PE City Engineer City of South St. Paul ... WSB &A.<soclales.[nc_ WSB's Water Resources Group has a reputation of delivering creative, comprehensive, and practical storm water solutions. The success of our projects has brought a reputation of excellence to our clients. The core members of the WSB project team have worked together as a cohesive unit in the preparation of several surface water management plans which have been prepared in the last five to 14 years. This experience is the reason that WSB is the most experienced, qualified and efficient water resource management planning team in the area. Our service areas are particularly suited to the needs of the City of Arden Hills and include the following: 1. HydrologiC/Hydraulk Computer Modeling a. Develop hydrologic/hydraulic models of storm water conveyance systems - HEC, XP-SWMM, and HydroCAD b. Complete detailed field investigation and flow monitoring for model c. Evaluate flood profiles of rivers and streams 2. Water Qualily Management;IMonitoring a. Monitor/model non-point source runoff b. Complete Field Analyses of water quality and flow c. Monitor in lake and stream water quality and flow d. Develop non-point source pollution control plans meeting NPDES water quality requirements e. Prepare NPDES nondegradation plans 3. Water Resources Management/Design a. Formalize plan concept requirements incorporate agency and public input b. Develop wetland management strategy c. Identify wetland assessment methods d. Inventory, classify and assess wetlands within City e. Prepare Comprehensive Wetland Protection and Management Plan f. Submit CWPMP to BWSR for approval g. Properly apply Wetlands Conservation Act rules h. Design wetland mitigation projects 1. Identify watershed management and treatment measures j. Develop lake protection and restoration feasibility reports/programs k. Develop lake sediment treatment programs I. Design chemical treatment systems m. Utilize GIS based water resource and non-point source management planning n. Prepare and participate in TMDL planning for impaired waters 4. Stonn Water Conveyance System Design a. Predict increased runoff rates/volume b. Design conveyance systems to mitigate increased runoff c. Define content requirements for water resource management plans d. Develop plans to limit peak discharge rate to downstream areas e. Lake and stream shore erosion control design f. 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