G E O R G I A D E PAR TM E N T O F

TRANSPORTATION

R F Q - 4 8 4 -111813T I A

3 J A N U A R Y 2013

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR TIA PROJECTS

SUBMITTED BY: POND & COMPANY

PHASE II SUBMITTAL RESPONSE

1

www.pondco.com 2

Request for Qualifications - On-Call Professional Services for TIA Projects |

RFQ-484-111813TIA

www.pondco.com 3

 

www.pondco.com                                                                                     4 

B. RESOURCES/WORKLOAD CAPACITY

B.1 Resources Pond has carefully selected the staff members and consultant partners so that GDOT and the TIA Program are provided the best available resources. The ability to adjust a project to meet the stated objectives while minimizing construction costs and being cognizant of project schedule is crucial to the success of the TIA Program.

Managing Resources: Pond understands GDOT‘s responsibility to meet the design and construction budgets along with the demanding schedules developed in the planning process. We offer a logical solution of structuring our team with a single point of contact; Program Manager Ron Osterloh, PE supported by a strong spine of talented project managers and engineering staff organized into teams specifically assembled to meet the unique challenges of rigid budgets and aggressive schedules for each TIA project.

Supporting Mr. Osterloh, Pond has assembled a group of qualified, industry professionals, including Bryon Letourneau, PE (Lead Engineer) with over 16 years of experience in moving locally funded projects and local government projects through the GDOT Plan Development Process (PDP).

Other key discipline leads include local expertise in Roadway Design, Traffic Engineering, Landscape Architecture, and Lighting made up primarily of Pond staff. This internal strength and diversity leads to seamless cooperation between the many moving parts of a TIA Transportation project. Arwin Lopez, P.E. (Roadway) - 8 Years of Experience Richard Fangmann, P.E., PTOE (Traffic Lead) - 23 Years of Experience Andrew Swift, P.E. (Hydrology/MS4) - 10 Years of Experience Jill Sluder, PLA (Landscape Architecture) - 18 Years of Experience Tom Mikolajewski, P.E. (Lighting) - 43 Years of Experience

The TIA Program, though administered by GDOT, is similar to the structure and complexity of Local Government projects which Pond is very experienced at handling. In Ron Osterloh’s 19 years of experience, he has led over 35 projects that were “designed to budget” and met or exceeded the client’s and public’s expectations. Mr. Osterloh is experienced in coordinating the enormous collaboration of skills, talents, and specialties to create an efficient cost effective project development process.

Bryon Letourneau has 16 years of experience coordinating and designing transportation projects. He is adept at coordinating large design teams and the subconsultants needed for larger projects like those likely to be included in the TIA Program. Bryon is acutely aware of the challenges a rigid budget and schedule can provide for a design team, and brings extensive experience having worked with counties such as Gwinnett, Cobb, Forsyth, DeKalb, Douglas and Macon/Bibb, as well as the cities of Duluth, Roswell, Newnan, Milton, Alpharetta, and Peachtree City. Pond has completed project for all of these clients through a design process similar to that expected for the TIA Program.

External Team Members: Additionally, Pond has assembled a variety of specialty subconsultants that will provide additional services such as Survey, Geotechnical Investigations, Bridge Design, Environmental Documentation, Drainage Design, and Subsurface Utility Engineering. Each of our subconsultant teammates were carefully selected based on quality of work, availability, and their ability to commit to the delivery and success of the TIA projects. Key partners include: GT Hill Planners (Environmental Documentation) Southeastern Engineering, Inc. (Survey/Traffic Overflow) TY Lin International (Bridge/Roadway Design Overflow) Cardno TBE (Utilities/SUE)

 

www.pondco.com                                                                                     5 

Service Overlap to Ensure Success: Pond’s headquarters in Norcross, Georgia will be the primary office responsible for handling the contract. Our Metro Atlanta location provides the TIA Program a local contact backed by all the resources of our 200+ person office. Although we are confident the necessary resources are available within our proposed staffing plan, we have also strategized for redundant resources in key work categories through our subconsultant partners. This overlap increases our team’s capacity, so that all potential tasks will be adequately staffed by a single team.

TIA On-Call Professional Services - Discipline Redundancy Plan

Environmental Documentation – Crucial to TIA Project Success: The Environmental Documentation process has historically been the critical path for Georgia transportation projects. However, it is anticipated that the use of TIA funding to implement projects will greatly streamline this process. The right approach to the environmental documentation will go a long way in defining the success of the project implementation.

Pond has teamed with GT Hill Planners for this critical task. Pond and GT Hill have worked together on over 30 Local Government projects in the past five years. This extensive collaboration experience and GT Hill’s relationships and experience with the GDOT Office of Environmental Services brings great value to the TIA Program. Todd Hill has an excellent track record in helping identify potential resources early in the process and working closely with the engineers and planners to develop creative solutions to avoid, minimize or mitigate potential impacts.

TIA Program – The Keys to Success: The key to successful completion of the projects in the TIA Program is a change in mindset for those used to completing “normal” GDOT projects. The TIA Projects must meet pre-determined project costs and maintain the specified program schedule. The TIA Office will need a team that has experience meeting these important objectives. Pond has extensive experience working with local governments who have the same constraints and has done so with great success.

The core of the Pond Team has been responsible for over 20 projects over the past five years moving through very similar circumstances for local government Special-Purpose Local-Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) programs. These local governments have high accountability with limited funds; the same situation faced by the GDOT TIA Program. Pond’s expert team stands ready to assist the GDOT TIA Office to make this program the resounding success it has the potential to be.

 

www.pondco.com                                                                                     6 

B.2 Key Team Leaders Project Commitment Table – Ron Osterloh, PE | Contract Project Manager/Task Order Coordinator

Key Team Leader

PI/Project # for GDOT

Projects/Name of Customer for Non-

GDOT Projects

Role of Key Team Leader

on Project Project Description

Current Phase of Project

Current Status of Project

Ron Osterloh, PE

PI 721780 PI 721790

Principal In Charge

SR 9 Widening, from Upper Hembree Road to Windward Parkway

Preliminary Active – PFPR anticipated February 2014

Ron Osterloh, PE

PI 007838 Principal In Charge

SR 9 Widening, from Windward Parkway to Forsyth County Line

Concept Active

Ron Osterloh, PE

Forsyth County Principal In Charge

On Call Transportation Engineering 1. Bridge Rep., 2. Int. Imp., 3. Greenway

1. Final 2. Final 3. Final

1. Bid 1/14 2. Acq. R/W 3. Under Const.

Ron Osterloh, PE

City of Norcross (PI 0010330)

Principal In Charge

Buford Hwy Medians Final Inactive (City Buying R/W)

Ron Osterloh, PE Cobb County DOT

Program Manager

On Call Transportation Engineering 1. Walker Drive, 2. S. Gordon S/W 3. CCID TE Bridgescape

1. Final 2. Pending NTP 3. Prelim

1. Final 2. Inactive 3. GDOT Review

Ron Osterloh, PE

Gwinnett County DOT

Program Manager

On Call Transportation Engineering 1. Buford Hwy TE 2. Buford Hwy S/W

1. Final 2. Pending NTP

1. MS4 Reviews 2. Concept

Ron Osterloh, PE Peachtree City Program Manager

Peachtree City On-Call Transportation 1. Trail Extension, 2. Traffic Study 3. Bridge Inspections

1. Final 2. Final 3. Ongoing

1. Active 2. Complete 12/13 3. Complete 12/13

Ron Osterloh, PE Augusta/Richmond County

Project Manager

Widening, Relocation (Bridge replacement of Berckmans Road) TIA Project

Preliminary Plans Active

Ron Osterloh, PE City of Alpharetta

Project Manager

On-Call Transportation Engineering 1. Streetscape 2. Intersection Improvement

1. Preliminary 2. Preliminary

1. Active 2. Active

  

 

www.pondco.com                                                                                     7 

Key Team Leaders Project Commitment Table – Bryon Letourneau, PE | Roadway Design Lead

Key Team Leader

PI/Project # for GDOT

Projects/Name of Customer for Non-GDOT

Projects

Role of Key Team Leader

on Project Project Description

Current Phase of Project

Current Status of Project

Bryon Letourneau, PE PI 0010664 Project Manager

Adding 1.1 miles of sidewalk along Buford Highway (Gwinnett County DOT On-Call)

Final Plans Active

Bryon Letourneau, PE PI 0010880 Project Manager

Adding a lane to SR 400 Exit Ramp at Holcomb Bridge Road Eastbound

Final Plans Active

Bryon Letourneau, PE PI 0010866 Project Manager

Holcomb Bridge Road at Warsaw Road Minor Intersection Improvements

Final Plans Active

Bryon Letourneau, PE City of Roswell Project Manager Eves Road Complete Street Final Plans Active

Bryon Letourneau, PE Cobb County DOT Project Manager

Walker Drive Extension Final Plans Active

Bryon Letourneau, PE Cobb County DOT Project Manager

South Gordon Sidewalks (Cobb County DOT On-Call)

Right of Way Plans

Active

 

 

www.pondco.com                                                                                     8 

Key Team Leaders Project Commitment Table – G. Todd Hill, AICP, PP | Environmental Lead

Key Team Leader

PI/Project # for GDOT

Projects/Name of Customer for Non-

GDOT Projects

Role of Key Team Leader

on Project Project Description Current Phase of

Project

Current Status of Project

G. Todd Hill, AICP, PP 0010880 Environmental Compliance Manager

Adding a lane to SR 400 Exit Ramp at Holcomb Bridge Road Eastbound (Sub to Pond)

Final Plans Active

G. Todd Hill, AICP, PP 0010664 Environmental Compliance Manager

Adding 1.1 miles of sidewalk along Buford Highway (Sub to Pond)

Final Plans Active

G. Todd Hill, AICP, PP Cobb County DOT

Environmental Compliance Manager

On Call Transportation Engineering 1. Walker Drive, 2. S. Gordon S/W 3. CCID TE Bridgescape (Sub to Pond)

1. Final 2. Pending NTP 3. Prelim

1. Final 2. Inactive 3. GDOT Review

G. Todd Hill, AICP, PP Cobb County DOT

Environmental Compliance Manager

Buford Hwy Medians (Sub to Pond) Final Inactive (City Buying R/W)

G. Todd Hill, AICP, PP PI 0008256 Environmental Compliance Manager

Northwest Corridor Project, Cobb and Cherokee County

Final Plans Active

G. Todd Hill, AICP, PP PI 0009323 Environmental Manager

Poplar Road Interchange, Coweta County (Team with Pond)

FONSI Active

G. Todd Hill, AICP, PP PI Nos. 0006393, 0006877, 0007694

Environmental Manager

Newnan Bypass Southeast Segment, Coweta County Final Plans Active

G. Todd Hill, AICP, PP PI No. 0010880 Environmental Manager SR 140 at SR 400, Fulton County PCE Active

 

 

www.pondco.com                                                                                     9 

This project references similar relevant experience in designing and delivering TIA funded projects.

This project references similar relevant experience in providing on call transportation design services.

This project references similar relevant experience in providing on call transportation design services.

This project references similar relevant experience in providing on call transportation design services.

This project references similar relevant experience working with GDOT.

C. PAST PERFORMANCE

BERCKMANS RD. REALIGNMENT WIDENING & BRIDGE REPLACEMENT 1. Client | Location | Dates: City of Augusta/Richmond County, Berckmans Rd. Augusta GA, 6/12 to Present 2. Description: 1.8 mile roadway improvement & realignment. Project widens the

southern half to three lanes & realigns the northern section connecting Berckmans Rd. to Alexander Rd. at Washington Ave. Replace deficient bridge at Raes Creek.

3. Duration | Services | Budget: June 2012 - present, Design = $1.1M | Const. = $20M 4. Contact: Steve Cassell, PE, PTOE, - Traffic Engineer Div. | P: 706.821.1850 | E:

SCassell@augustaga.gov 5. Involvement of Key Resources: Osterloh (PM) | Letourneau (Design Engineer)

ALPHARETTA ON-CALL TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING SERVICES 1. Client | Location | Dates: City of Alpharetta, City Wide, 8/11 to Present 2. Description: On-call engineering services including: design, procurement services & const. observation for

transportation, traffic engineering/planning & landscape design. Provided consultation for developing the City’s work plan, including developing planning documents, concepts & cost estimates.

3. Duration | Services | Budget: June 2012- present, Est. Design = $200k / yr. Const. = N/A 4. Contact: Pete Sewczwicz, PE | P: 678.297.6200 | E: psewczwicz@alpharetta.ga.us 5. Involvement of Key Resources: Osterloh (PM) | Letourneau (Design Engineer) | Hill (Env. Documentation)

GWINNETT COUNTY ON-CALL TRANSPORTATION DESIGN SERVICES 1. Client | Location | Dates: Gwinnett Co. DOT, County Wide, 1/98 to Present 2. Description: On-Call transportation design services for the Gwinnett County DOT. The

design services provided cover roadway design, sidewalk and trail design, as well as intersection improvement design projects. The projects are typically SPLOST funded and require an expedient delivery process.

3. Duration | Services | Budget: January 1998 to present, Est. Design = $300k/yr Const. = N/A 4. Contact: John Ray, PE, Division Director | P: 770.822.7484 | E: John.Ray@gwinnettcounty.com 5. Involvement of Key Resources: Osterloh (Program Mgr) | Letourneau (PM) | Hill (Env. Documentation)

COBB DOT STANDBY ENGINEERING & VARIOUS DESIGN PROJECTS 1. Client | Location | Service Dates: Cobb Co. DOT, County Wide, 5/12 to Present 2. Description: On-Call transportation design services. The scope and scale of projects vary from new location

roadway design, safety & operational improvements, ITS corridor design, bridge design, sidewalk design & intersection improvement design. Projects include a variety of funding sources & expedient delivery process.

3. Duration | Services | Budget: May 2012 to present, Est. Design = $250k /yr Const. = N/A 4. Contact: James Hudgins, PE | P: 770.431.8666 | E: James.Hudgins@cobbcounty.org 5. Involvement of Key Resources: Osterloh (Program Mgr) | Letourneau (PM) | Hill (Env. Documentation)

WIDENING OF SR9 - UPPER HEMBREE RD TO WINDWARD PKWY 1. Client | Location | Dates: Georgia DOT, City of Alpharetta, 5/09 to Present 2. Description: SR9 widening, safety & operational improvements from Upper

Hembree Rd. to Windward Pkwy. & SR 9 (Main Street), through downtown Alpharetta. Reconfiguration of side roads, pedestrian & streetscape improvements & signal upgrades. Extensive stakeholder | public involvement to build consensus.

3. Duration | Services | Budget: May 2009 to present, Design = $3M, Const. = $25M 4. Contact: Peter Emmanuel, PE, GDOT PM | P:404.631.1158 | E:pemmanuel@dot.ga.gov 5. Involvement of Key Resources: Osterloh (PIC) | Letourneau (QC/QA)