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Statement of Qualicaons forOhio River Trail - Oasis Corridor

Achieving Exceptional Resul

through Management and Engineerin

513-942-3141

www.mecompanies.com

prepared forHamilton County Park District

May 2013


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May 3, 2013

Mr. Kevin J. Brill, P.E.

Park EngineerHamilton County Park District10245 Winton RoadCincinnati, OH 45231RE: Ohio River Trail Oasis Corridor From Carrel Street to Montgomery Inn Boathouse

Dear Mr. Brill:

Thank you for the opportunity to express our interest and prepare a submission for this project. Weunderstand that Ohio River Way, Inc. is funding the design and construction of the project and thatthe Hamilton County Park District is serving as project representative.

We have assembled a strong team of professionals from ME/IBI Group, Human Nature (trailconceptualization and neighborhood connections) and Thelen (geotechnical), that are ready to hitthe ground running toward attaining your goals immediately upon notice to proceed.Key benefits our team offers the District include, but are not limited to:

Our team is very familiar with this project. Human Nature conducted the trail alignmentstudies for CDOTE and ME/IBI Group prepared the survey for the Park District.

We have extensive knowledge of trail design and regulations, having delivered the ArmlederTrail (including the link to Lunken); portions of the Ohio River Trail; and three phases of theMill Creek Greenway Trail.

Past track record of success. In addition to the projects listed above, this team helped deliverprojects such as Washington Park, Clark Montessori and Varsity Village at UC.

We know the regulatory stakeholders. Mr Koehn and Mr. Wolnitzek have strong relationships

with ODOT; CDOTE; SORTA and the IORY; and the Eastern Corridor Rail Team. Theserelationships will ensure quick and effective communications.

Our team, will be able to provide you an integrated TOTAL PROJECT APPROACH includingregulatory stakeholder buy-in; trail alignment conceptualization; complete project design frompreliminary to detailed plans; as well as permitting, utility coordination, and constructionadministration and inspection services.

Attached please find our technical submission and formal Scope and Price. The Scope andPrice have been prepared as the attachments to the standard AIA B102-2007 contract (with anymodifications that are mutually agreed upon).

As a senior firm principal, I am able to dedicate any of ME/IBI Groups resources to ensure thisproject is completed on schedule and within budget. I will fully support the efforts of our ProjectManager, Mr. Jeff Koehn. He has successfully managed similar improvements throughout his20+ year career. If you have any questions about our submittal, or need more information, pleasecontact me or Jeff Koehn (513-317-3331) Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Timothy R. Foley 614-818-4900 ext. 300Senior Firm Principal [email protected]

AchievingExceptional Results

through Management

and Engineering

635 Brooksedge Boulevard Westerville, OH 43081 614-818-4900 Fax 614-818-4902 [email protected]


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction ....................................................................................................................................1

Firm Profile ........................................................................................................................1

Qualifications of Lead & Subconsultants ......................................................................2

Project Information ........................................................................................................................5

Project Approach ............................................................................................................................5Project Team.......................................................................................................................7

Experience .......................................................................................................................................8

QA/QC Process ............................................................................................................................19

References .....................................................................................................................................20

Appendix A: Principals' Qualifications

Appendix B: Team Resumes

Appendix C: Subconsultant Experience


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INTRODUCTION

Ohio River Trail - Oasis Corridor May 3, 2013

Hamilton County Park District Page 1

FIRM PROFILE

ME/IBI Group, a management and engineering firm, assists clients withplanning, design, and implementation of public and private infrastructure andbuilding projects. We specialize in providing comprehensive management and

design services from conception through completion, including:

Transportation&CommunityPlanning TransportationDesign SiteDevelopment Water/Wastewater Survey&Right-of-WayPlanDevelopment ConstructionManagement Value-AddedServices(e.g. environmental & utility coordination)

ME/IBI Group is not a traditional engineering firm. We integrate bothstandard and value-added services in all of these areas to provide clients with

a TOTAL PROJECT APPROACHone that focuses on all elements that mayaffect the success of a project, from funding to utilities to public involvementThis innovative approach, combined with our customary attention to qualityschedule, and budget, enables us to fulfill our corporate mission, to provideexpert technical advice, high quality designs, innovative solutions, andsuperior service to help clients achieve exceptional results.

FirmHistory&Ownership-Originally established in 1973 as ME BuildingConsultants, Ltd., ME Companies has recently been acquired by IBI Group,Inc. IBI is a multi-disciplinary global leader specializing in Urban LandDevelopment, Facilities, Transportation, and Intelligent Systems with over

3,000 employees in 80 cities across the globe.

OfficeLocations-ME/IBI Group has five offices in Ohio. The distribution ofour offices enables us to provide immediate and responsive service to clientsthroughout the state.

Staff Composition - ME/IBI Group has 89 professionals with provencapabilities who are assigned to projects according to their expertise andavailability. ME/IBI Group employees arent just book-smart professionalsAmong us are people who have operated city traffic systems, spent weeks onconstruction sites, run local governments, and developed statewide policies

They have knocked on residents doors and addressed public meetings. Theirhands-on experience adds real-life insight to the decisions we make.

Technology&Equipment-ME/IBI Group has 80 workstations averaging 2.6GHz Core Duo with high speed internet access. Typical software used includesMicrosoft products; Adobe desktop publishing software and presentationproducts; and Bentley and AutoDesk design and surveying products.

STAFF BREAKDOWN

Engineering & Surveying ..........69Including:

P.E.. ...........................................21

E.I. ...............................................4P.S. ..............................................3LEED AP....................................4BCEE ..........................................2AICP ...........................................1GISP ............................................1CPESC ........................................1

Architecture...................................3Administrative ............................17

TOTAL 89

OFFICE LOCATIONS

CinCinnATiSuite 230023 Triangle Park DriveCincinnati, OH 45246513-942-3141

COLumbus230 West Street, Suite 175Columbus, OH 43215614-361-4996

CAnTOnSuite 1044150 Belden Village StreetCanton, OH 44718330-491-9000

newLexingTOn5085 Tile Plant RoadNew Lexington, OH 43764740-342-6695

wesTerviLLe635 Brooksedge BoulevardWesterville, OH 43081614-818-4900

ME/IBI GROUP HISTORY

ME Building Consultants .. 1973ME Civil Engineering ..........1985ME Companies .....................1995ME/IBI Group ......................2012


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Qualifications of Lead & Subconsultan



LeAdCOnsuLTAnT:me/ibigrOup

ME/IBI Group is a single-source provider for public and private projectdevelopment needs. ME/IBI Group offers clients a comprehensive setof competencies, including value-added services beyond the traditionalengineering and management disciplines. ME/IBI Group uses a TOTAL

PROJECT APPROACH to assist clients with the project development processfrom planning through design and construction. ME/IBI Groups TOTALPROJECT APPROACH focuses on elements affecting the critical path of theproject, such as environmental permitting and governmental coordinationutility issues and right-of-way acquisition. We have consistently found thathese areas can dramatically impact the schedule and budget of most projectstherefore we have developed additional core competencies in these areas inaddition to our traditional project skills.

On this project, for example, ME/IBI Group has the capacity to completeproject design from preliminary to detailed plans, while also providing railroad

utility coordination, and construction and administration and observationservices. We recently completed the design of the Kennedy Connector, whichrequired extensive utility coordination and relocation; construction of a newroadway bridge over a SORTA/IORY rail line; and provided constructionservices. The project team was constant throughout the duration of the projectand Project Manager Jeff Joehn performed the railroad and utility coordinationwork.

Key to our TOTAL PROJECT APPROACH for this project will also becoordination with all stakeholders associated with the project. We believeefficient and coordinated involvement of all agencies with a stake on this

project will be the crucial element to advance or hinder the critical path.

In addition to the regulatory stakeholders, there are other stakeholders thamay include (but are not limited to): neighborhood councils, elected officialsresidents, businesses, property owners and bike advocacy/trail groupOur team is experienced in working with these groups to develop effectivesolutions to projects with complex issues. If requested, we can assist in publicinformation campaigns, public meetings and presentations.

CivilEngineeringExpertise

ME/IBI Group has provided civil engineering design to private andpublic clients for 40 years. Our staff develops plans and specifications fornew and existing infrastructure based on such feasibility considerations asinitial, operational and maintenance costs; current and future area needsand development plans; and public safety maintenance and enhancementSuccessful designs must transfer from plan sheets to constructed reality.


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ME/IBI Group gives clients continuity of service from the initial planningand design stages through construction and beyond. Through client-focusedresource management, we scale our multi-disciplinary, in-house capabilities tocomplete feasible designs on time and within established budgets.

ME/IBI Group's transportation design services include: Bikeway/Trail Design Street & Highway Design Interchange & Intersection Design Bridge Design, Review & Inspection Retaining Wall Design, Review & Inspection Hydraulic/Drainage Analysis & Design Traffic Engineering, Traffic Signals and Maintenance of Traffic Railroad Spurs, Crossing and Signal Interconnection Boundary and Topographic Surveys

subCOnsuLTAnTs

1780 Carillon Boulevard , Cincinnati, OH 45240 513-825-4350

THELEN was established in 1971 to provide a local service to the GreaterCincinnati/Northern Kentucky area and a regional service to Ohio, Kentuckyand Indiana. They specialize in geotechnical engineering and testing, andconstruction materials testing. THELEN has provided engineering, testing

and construction review services for over 31,000 projects. They have created acomputer database of past project surface and subsurface information, whichis readily retrievable for use on this project. This database, combined withthe extensive experience staff, gives THELEN an extensive knowledge of thesoil and bedrock conditions in Southwestern Ohio. THELEN has receivedcertifications of accreditation from the American Association of State Highwayand Transportation Officials (AASHTO) for soil, portland cement concreteportland cement concrete aggregate and hot mix asphalt aggregates.

THELEN maintains a local fleet of subsurface exploration equipment. Thefleet includes four truck-mounted drilling rigs, one skid-mounted drilling

rig for remote access, and three track-mounted (all-terrain) drilling rigs. Thedrilling rigs are equipped with the necessary augers, rock coring equipmenand sampling equipment to complete test borings more than 250 feet deep androck coring more than 750 feet deep. Support equipment for the drilling rigsinclude a dozer, an 18 long enclosed supply trailer, water tanks, grout pumpsand pickup trucks.


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990 St. Paul Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45206 513-281-2211

Human Nature was created to focus upon the planning/design of publicopen spaces and open space systems (parks, preserves, trails, greenways,streetscapes, neighborhoods, plazas and public art). These places offer the besopportunities for communities to express themselves through a celebration ocultural and natural resources.

They have enjoyed 18 years of tremendous opportunities with wonderful

clients in creating and building great places for people to connect with natureand enjoy. Part of the philosophy that has lead to their success is the belief thaeach client, each site, and each community is unique and deserves a tailoredapproach and interpretation. They feel strongly that the inspiration for designlies within the special qualities of the site, the potential users of the facilitiesand the people that build them. They call this approach place-specific designTheir list of inspired projects is extensive and so are the collaborative resourcesthat we can put to work.

ME/IBI Group has collaborated extensively with Human Nature on parkand trail design. Our work together has provided solutions to Ohio River

Trails, Armleder Park, Mill Creek Greenway Trail, among others. Many ofthe representative projects located in Appendix C are a demonstration of thiscollective experience.


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PROJECT INFORMATION



PROJECT APPROACH

inTrOduCTiOn

This project consists of the planning and subsequent design of a roughly 4.5mile connection between the Montgomery Inn Boathouse and Carrel StreetThree proposed trail alignments have been developed: using the north trackalignment for most of the length (referred to as the Rail with Trail approach)a non rail alignment for most of the length (referred to as the north alignmentand a hybrid approach. At this time, it has been determined that the Rail withTrail approach has the highest likelihood of success, and we are proceedingwith that route.

Through our past experience with the project, our field walks and our reviewof the past work, we know that non-ideal trail conditions will be requiredsuch as narrowed trail areas, shared alley / trail sections, and possible newtrail crossings of the railroad. Our team is used to working on trails in urbanareas and will use that experience along with sound engineering practices andjudgement to deliver the project.

ME/IBI Group will be cognizant of the impact to utilities. Potential utilityimpacts and/or relocations are one of the key drivers in alternative refinementsduring the planning stages of a project.

Emergency vehicle access in the event of an incident on the trail is another itemthat will be carefully considered during planning and design of the portions ofthe project that are not immediately adjacent to a public roadway.

ThemeTeAmAdvAnTAge

The team selected for this project is comprised of a very talented groupof people who are experienced in all disciplines to successfully conceptualizethe alignment, design the project, and provide construction administrationand inspection services, including: planning/alternatives of trail alignmentsbikeway and roadway design, regulatory stakeholder coordination, utilitycoordination, railroad coordination, geotechnical engineering, retaining waland structure design, boundary and topographic surveys, and constructionservices, including material testing .

Our sub-consultant partners are HUMAN NATURE for trail conceptualizationand the design of the neighborhood connections and THELEN for geotechnicainvestigations. These are both firms with which ME/IBI Group frequentlypartners.


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The design team for this project is comprised of talented professionals who arealso avid bicyclists. Our QA/QC manager and one of our design engineers forthis project are bicycle commuters.

Project Manager Jeff Koehn works regularly with ODOT, CDOTE and SORTAwhich will help get the project moving quickly into the regulatory stakeholdercoordination.

vALueAdded-"COmpLeTesTreeTs"invOLvemenT

Complete Streets (a term coined by the America Bikes Board) accommodatethe need for an integrated, connected street network that serves all of its usersincluding motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians, and transit riders of all ages andabilities. ME is a proud Bronze Partner of the National Complete StreetsCoalition, a diverse coalition of more than 50 organizations that supporcomplete street policies across the country, including the Senate Bill S. 2696The Complete Streets Act of 2008, promoting street design that is safe for al

users.

ME/IBI Group has long been incorporating "Complete Streets" principals toour designs, frequently before the term existed as such (one example beingthe U.S. 50 Corridor Study for OKI). Since becoming a partner of the coalitionME/IBI Group was asked by the Mid Ohio Regional Planning Commission(MORPC) to present on the topic of "Complete Streets" at a brown bag lunchduring Ohio Planning Conference (Columbus Chapter), which speaks to ourexpertise and commitment to improving safety for motorists and non-motoristsalike.

The Operation SAFEWALKS project for the City of Columbus/MORPCis another excellent example of our team's ability to inform our clientsand the public on the value of "Complete Streets" features as well as theirimplementation.

Our team will incorporate key principles of "Complete Streets" duringdevelopment of alternatives for this project at the eastern and western terminand wherever there is vehicle / bike interaction, the most fundamental ofwhich is the assurance of safe accessibility to all users.


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Jeff Koehn, P.E., LEED AP,CPESC

Mike Murray, P.E., LEED AP

Jeff Hackenbracht, P.E.

PROJECT INFORMATION



PROJECT TEAM

OrgAnizATiOnALChArT

Below is our proposed project organization chart, including staff assigned toimportant disciplines of ME/IBI Group (Lead Consultant) and subconsultantsOur proposedProjectManager and the majority of teammembershaveworkedonprojectsimmediatelyfollowingthispage.

Detailed personnel resumes are included in Appendix A.

PROJECT MANAGERJeff Koehn, P.E., LEED AP,

CPESC

CONSTRUCTABILITYMichael S. Murray, P.E.,

LEED AP

QA/QCJeff Hackenbracht, P.E.

SURVEY/RW PLANScott Lindgren, P.S.Patrick S. Finn, PS

RAILROAD COORDINATIONJeff Koehn, P.E., LEED AP, CPESC

ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATIONKitty Butterworth

STAKEHOLDER COORDINATIONJeff Koehn, P.E., LEED AP, CPESCGary R. Wolnitzek, ASLA (Human

Nature)

BIKEWAY DESIGNJeff Glowka, P.E.Dan Barnhart, P.E.

TRAIL CONCEPTUALIZATIONGary R. Wolnitzek, ASLA (Human

Nature)

Joey Hood (Human Nature)

RETAINING WALLS ANDSTRUCTURES

Steve Butler, P.E.Sage Flannagan, P.E.

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERINGCraig M. Davis, P.E. (THELEN)

NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTION /TRAILHEAD

Gary R. Wolnitzek, ASLA (HumanNature)

Joey Hood (Human Nature)


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ME/IBI GROUP OHIO RIVER TRAIL - CITY OF CINCINNATI PROJECT EXPERIENCE

MAY, 2013

Ohio River TrailME/IBI Group was selected to perform environmental, preliminaryengineering, design services and construction documents for a 1 mileportion of the Ohio River Trail from Carrel to Wilmer. Features of theproject including converting the abandoned railroad corridor into a10 wide accessible multi-use trail; trailheads; urban design elements;drainage; landscaping, decorative fencing, pavers and artwork; waynding signage; modifying City streets including a trafc signal at Kellogg

Avenue and Carrel across from the Lunken Airport terminal, modicationsto an existing ood levee and log stop gates; removal of freight railroadtracks; building demolition; and right-of-way plans.

The project included the restoration of an existing abandoned freighttransfer rail terminal into an iconic gateway shelter which providedhistorical elements and tells the story of the rail line. The transfer terminal

improvements included refurbishing the rail bumper post, rehabilitationand painting of the terminal, the development of a plaza and observationdeck and the development of graphic panels and interpretive signagedetailing the history of the rail line and the neighborhood.

An alternate stormwater design was completed using green designprinciples to take advantage of a low depression as a rain garden/waterquality basin to eliminate approximately $50,000 of drainage elements.

Additionally over 1,000 l.f. of steel railroad track was recycled and used asfencing around the project. Construction on the project was completed inMay of 2011.


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MAY, 2013

Otto Armleder ParkME/IBI Group prepared the design of a 5,000 foot long ADA complianttrail that connects the Lunken Loop trail to the Armleder Park Trail system.The trail starts in the northeast corner of the Lunken airport property, runsalong the top of the ood control levee, drops down to the toe of the levee,passes under the Beechmont Avenue Bridge over the Little Miami River,crosses over the Duck Creek on a 150 long truss bridge and connects tothe Armleder Trail system.

The design includes an 800 long SierraScape retaining wall (averageheight of 8) that will be fully vegetated; a truss bridge designed tobe submerged under 20 of water (Ohio River 100 year ood) and towithstand regular ooding (Duck Creek and Little Miami oods) andsustainable designed stream bank stabilization and channel re-direction.

The project required a National Scenic Rivers Permit; USACE and OEPApermits for the streambank stabilization; ood plain approval from thelocal oodplain administrator, approvals from both CDOTE and ODOTfor work under Beechmont Avenue, coordination with NIOSH with theirfacilities in the area.


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MAY, 2013

Mill Creek GreenwayME/IBI Group worked with the Mill Creek Restoration project to deliverapproximately two miles of trail in the 2009, 2010 and 2011 constructionseasons. We provided surveying, preliminary engineering, cost estimating,nal design, bidding and construction management services. The trailruns between the Mill Creek Road Bridge over the Mill Creek, to the northend of Salway Park.

The project includes a trailhead, with a 20 space parking lot, with threebio-retention areas. The trail is 10 wide and is designed to AASHTOand local standards. ME/IBI Group worked closely with CDOTE on theportions of the trail that abut the ROW and with Parks Board and CRC forthe portion of the trail that runs through Salway Park.


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MAY, 2013

Beckett Road ImprovementsME/IBI Group completed construction plans for the proposed intersectionimprovements for the Beckett Ridge Boulevard and Beckett Road to addressa safety and congestion issue at the intersection of Beckett Ridge Boulevardand Beckett Road. The project included the development of a three-lanesection and left turn at Beckett Ridge Boulevard and the Beckett Parkentrances as well as corrected the substandard horizontal alignment.

Other design elements included construction of a 0.50 mile multiuse biketrail, drainage improvements including two culvert replacements, retainingwalls and coordination with the improvements at the proposed park beingdeveloped by West Chester Township. ME/IBI Group completed the surveyand engineering tasks and used S&ME (formerly BBC&M) to assist with thegeotechnical engineering. The construction cost was $1.3 million, and workwas completed in the fall of 2009. The project was completed on time and

under budget.


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MAY, 2013

Blacklick Creek GreenwayME/IBI Group designed an eight-span pre-fabricated pedestrian bridgeover U.S. 33 and Blacklick Creek and a one-mile trail segment. ME/IBI Group also provided roadway/trail design; bridge engineering; FEMAhydraulics; signage and pavement markings; maintenance of trafc;drainage/storm sewer design at selected locations; erosion and sedimentcontrol; utility coordination; land surveying and cost estimates for theproject. ODOT District administered construction of the $2.1 million project.


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MAY, 2013

Langram Bikeway ImprovementsThis project added a four-foot bikeway lane to each side of South BassIslands Langram Road to better accommodate cyclists and pedestriansand improve safety conditions for residents and tourists traveling betweenMiller Ferry Landing and Perry Monument. ME/IBI Group completedsurvey, roadway and drainage design, right-of-way detail sheets, andpublic involvement assistance for this 2.0-mile project. The project wasconstructed at a bid cost of $400,000.


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ADDITIONAL DESIGN EXPERIENCE

RedBankRoadWideningPhase2A-CityofCincinnati

ME/IBI Group was selected to perform preliminary engineering, designservices, and construction documents for a portion of Red Bank Road from

Brotherton Road to Fair Lane Avenue. The work included roadway constructionplans, including Red Bank Road, Rags Drive/New Erie Drive, and the additionof a service drive near the existing residential houses; signing; constructionof a bike/hike trail along the project; surveying; removal of freight railroadtracks; structures demolition; and traffic signal warrants/design and right-ofway plans. ME/IBI Group coordinated environmental issues with ATC, theCitys selected consultant.

U.S.50Connector-RossCountyEngineer

ME/IBI Group completed plans for the construction of more than 11,000l.f. of a new limited access highway through difficult terrain. The connector

serves as a bypass of Clinton Road, linking U.S. 50 and Pleasant Valley RoadUsing intricate geometrics, ME/IBI Group created a safe and faster route forthe traveling public. The project includes one signal at Pleasant Valley Roadwidening of U.S. 50 at the connector, a 1,000 l.f. extension of Clinton Roada modification to Anderson Station Road, and seven box culverts or largepre-cast structures. ME/IBI Group provided all engineering and surveyingservices for this fast-track project, including right-of-way plans. The project isfunded with local dollars.

The project included a parallel bikeway, designed in accordance with theAASHTO manual, "Guide for Development of Bicycle Facilities, 3rd Edition."The bikeway included five stream crossings and an underpass. The earthworkand crossings will be constructed as part of the roadway project. The asphaltwill be constructed as funds are available.

ThreeCreeksPark

ME/IBI Group performed design work on this 86-acre park site that includeda bikeway, paved automobile parking areas with lighting, a shelter house, andwater and sanitary service for the park. Sanitary work included a 4,500 l.fforce main with lift station, including specialty aerial sewer on foot bridge, and3,500 l.f. of waterline.

SurveyTaskOrderContract2003renewedin2004,2005&2006

ME/IBI Group has conducted boundary surveys in several Metro Parks inorder to re-establish property boundaries to evaluate the impact of existingencumbrances upon the parks. Also, due to land acquisition efforts byMetro Parks, ME/IBI Group prepared plats and legal descriptions to aidthe acquisition process. As part of this contract, ME/IBI Group providedtopographic survey (Phase 7) and construction staking (Phase 8) for theBlacklick Creek Bikeway. We also coordinated survey work with the adjacent


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property owners. Most recently, Metro Parks called for assistant on twoprojects (Shannon Road Bikeway and Whittier Peninsula) needing immediatecompletion.

PomeroyWalkway-VillageofPomeroy

ME/IBI Group designed approximately 1.6 miles of concrete or asphaltwalkway for the Village of Pomeroy from east of the Village Amphitheaterto the Pomeroy Municipal Park. The path was built over an old railroad bedand parallels the Ohio River. Due to the closeness of the Ohio River and theassociated steep banks and drop offs, the project also involved steel pipe railingand lighting for the majority of the path to protect pedestrian traffic.

EastOrangeRoadImprovements-DelawareCountyEngineer

ME/IBI Group designed improvements to East Orange Road, currentlya two-lane road, from South Old State Road east to Bale-Kenyon Road(8,200 l.f.), including four intersections, a one-mile bike path, and a bridgeME completed a traffic study to examine the need for roadway wideningthroughout the project limits and to analyze any traffic and/or safety concernsassociated with the existing and proposed schools; location of the proposedbike path, and possible drive locations for the proposed high school.

Based on this study, ME/IBI Group evaluated the use of roundabouts at threelocations where the County originally proposed signals. The County decidedto construct the roundabouts, saving approximately $300,000 as compared tosignals. ME/IBI Group has prepared final design plans and currently is in theprocess of acquiring right-of-way (over 30 parcels) for the project constructionConstruction is anticipated to commence in Spring of 2009 and the estimatedconstruction cost is $3,800,000 (excluding right-of-way).

HendersonRoadReconstruction-CityofColumbus

ME/IBI Group designed improvements to a 2,900-foot section of this cityarterial. The project included replacement of curbs, gutters, water service tapsand sidewalks; widening the bridge over Olentangy River to accommodatebicyclists and pedestrians; modifications and upgrades to existing trafficsignals; design of Best Management Practices, storm sewer design, design of a newparallel 8 waterline, signal design at High Street and Olentangy Boulevardmaintenance of traffic plans, traffic control plans and detailed design of 29ADA-compliant wheelchair ramps. ME/IBI Group also provided surveyright-of-way plans and public involvement services.

AlumCreekParkSouth-WestervilleParks&RecreationDepartment

ME/IBI Group and design teammate Suburban Rails worked with theWesterville Parks and Recreation Department, City of Westerville PlanningCommission and City Council, National Bicycle League, American BicycleAssociation, and the Ohio EPA on the design and construction of this outdoorbicycle and skateboard facility. The park was built on a 30-acre former landfil


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site in accordance with Ohio EPA guidelines. ME/IBI Groups work includedboundary and topography surveys, conceptual studies, site design, preparationof construction documents, attendance at a series of public meetings andparticipation in the bidding process. The project received a 2004 Excellencein Concrete award from the Ohio Concrete Construction Association for theBest use of concrete in a public park or recreational setting.

SippoConnectorTrail-StarkCountyParkDistrict

ME/IBI Group assisted the District with a preliminary study for trail layouand alignment, bridge crossing locations and probable land acquisition costsThe trail will connect Furnass Park in the City of Massillon, to Sippo LakePark, and continue to the Stark County Fairgrounds. The approximately fivemile trail will provide needed access through residential neighborhoods andwill link parks, schools and commercial use areas.

CampusTrailatStarkStateandKentCampus-StarkCountyParkDistrictME/IBI Group completed the engineering plans for 9,100 l.f. of crushedlimestone trail for the Campus Trail at Stark State and Kent Campus.

WorthingtonRoad-CityofWesterville

ME/IBI Group designed the widening of Worthington Road between LorLane and County Line Road West (approximately 2,000). The wideningimprovements included type two curb and gutter, lane widths of 12, culvertimprovements, 10 bike path and extensive coordination between the City ofWesterville, City of Columbus and Franklin County.

HeritagePark-CityofWesterville

ME/IBI Group conducted a development feasibility study for the park. Thisstudy included a utility inventory for existing storm and sanitary lines nearand through the park site and evaluated the impact of the existing utilities onthe proposed park layout. Modifications were made to the concept plan basedupon the location of the utilities. ME/IBI Group prepared a grading andstorm drainage plans for the park, and designed a bikeway from the northernCleveland Avenue connector to Main Street.

EmeraldParkwayPhaseIIBikePath-EdwardsLandCompany

ME/IBI Group completed design work for the construction of a 2,400 l.f. bikepath along landscape buffer between a proposed commercial developmentand the existing residential development in the City of Dublin. The bike path

connected to an existing access tunnel crossing Woerner-Temple Road.

HidakaBikePathStudy-CityofDublinME/IBI Group prepared a feasibility study to identify the optimum locationof a future bike path along Shier Rings Road between Avery Road andShamrock Court.


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Olentangy Bikeway - City of Columbus -ME/IBI Group designed this1.1-mile project (between Tuttle and Clinton/Como parks), which includedpreparation of an Environmental Assessment Summary (ESA), 404 permitsbikeway plans and quantities. Before preparation of the ESA, Mr. Hackenbracht

was directly involved in discussions with the City of Columbus and OhioDepartment of Transportation to choose a preferred alignment. Plans involvedvertical and horizontal alignments, typical sections, cross sections, drainagequantities and necessary hydraulics for the two bridge crossings over theOlentangy River. The project has been constructed and is currently in use.

AlumCreekBikeway -City ofColumbus -ME/IBI Group was directlyresponsible for the design and establishment of the alignment along theexisting levee paralleling Alum Creek and Saint Charles High School in theCity of Columbus. The bikeway extended between Clifton and Broad StreetDesign included horizontal and vertical alignment, typical sections, drainage

provisions, quantities, cost estimate preparation and cross sections. Easemenestablishment was determined and prepared under Mr. Hackenbracht'sdirection. The project has been constructed and is currently in use.

AlumCreekBikewayBroadStreetUnderpass-CityofColumbus-ME/IBIGroup was directly responsible for designing a bikeway underpass (350 l.f.)under the Broad Street Bridge to allow connection of the existing bikeway inWolfe Park with the proposed Alum Creek bikeway. Design included verticaand horizontal alignment, typical sections, drainage provisions, quantitiescost estimate preparation and cross sections. Easement establishment wasdetermined and prepared under ME/IBI Group's direction. The project hasbeen constructed and is currently in use.

"COmpLeTesTreeTs"seLeCTedprOjeCTs

U.S.50GatewayStudy-OKI

ME/IBI Group completed this transportation and land use planning studyfor the OhioKentuckyIndiana Regional Council of Governments. The studyincluded the areas surrounding U.S. 50 from S.R. 1 to S.R. 62 in DearbornCounty, Indiana. Components of the study included coordinating the placemenof proposed alternatives with adjacent land uses and addressing economicdevelopment opportunities to ensure that the corridor develops at the highes

potential level. Public involvement played a key role in the studys ultimateacceptance and success. The U.S. 50 corridor area is already developed andplagued with access problems such as poorly located and/or closely spaceddriveways/intersections, and access points that span the entire frontage of theproperty with little distinction between the business parking lot and the statehighway. Known as the Main Street for Dearborn County, it was imperativethat the study present solutions that would not only improve the congestedtraffic flow on U.S. 50, but also create an environment that would maintaincommunity character and boast economic development. The preferred plan

U.S.50Before

U.S.50After


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for improvements included solutions for the roadway and community, aswell. The proposed improvements included access management regulationssidewalks, landscaping, and zoning recommendations.

OperationSAFEWALKS-MORPCThe Mid Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) has joined effortswith City of Columbus for this project, including providing the necessaryfunds for preparation of this study. The City of Columbus intends to use theresults of this study to identify and plan for future sidewalk constructionprojects within the study limits. The Operation SAFEWALKS Program wascreated in February 2007 with the goal of providing safer pedestrian routesalong major arterial roadways within the older areas of the City of ColumbusIn particular, the sidewalk improvements to be considered for this study wereadjacent to roadways listed in the Columbus Thoroughfare Plan within the1958 City Limit boundary. ME/IBI Group assisted the City of Columbusin identifying the missing sidewalks within this boundary and providedconstruction cost estimates. From this list of projects, plan view exhibits weredeveloped utilizing existing GIS mapping. Briefly summarizing, the studyprepared a total of 106 cost estimates throughout the four quadrants of the 1958City Limit boundary. The total length of sidewalks studied was approximately153 miles at an estimated cost of $96 million.


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QA/QC PROCESS FLOW CHART

Proper electronic files shall be maintained as per MEs I.T. Procedures.All plots shall have date, time and filename signature in bottom left corner

outside border.

Consult appropriate design manuals. Follow procedures of theQA/QC program.

Follow Section 4 of QA/QC Tactical Plan and incorporate allprevious review comments.

Approximately 2-3 weeks prior to submittal date, a set of checkprints shall be compiled, bound and stamped as such with thedate and the initials of those who completed the check printset. Follow the procedures outlined in the QA/QC program.Consult and complete appropriate checklist. Check forcompliance with design and quantity calculations.

Alternatively, this set may be compiled in sections. The checkis very extensive and is not complete until the engineer issatisfied and confident of its completeness and compliancewith QA/QC procedures.

After check prints have been corrected and new plots have beenmade, a fresh blue line set shall be reviewed by project manageror designated QA/QC reviewer. This set shall be bound andstamped as review set with date and initials of reviewer. Inaddition, this set shall be back-checked against check prints

to check for loss of information (i.e. levels on etc.). Only thosesheets with corrections shall be sent to CAD. Final plots shallbe compared to previous review prints to check to make sureproper levels are displayed.

Check prints, plan and composition prints, tracings or printmylar as-submitted blue line, as-submitted working set blueline, calculations, CD of files, etc.

** Final submittal tracings shall never be used as work printsfor next submittal.

Required documents (plans and specifications, originalcomments with responses).

CALCULATIONS

WORK PRINTS

CHECK PRINTS

COMPOSITION

SUBMITTAL

FILES

CLIENT

SIGNIFICANT

CHANGES

QUALITY ASSURANCE & CONTROL PROGRAM

ME/IBI Group emphasizes state-of-the-art technical practices, coupled withefficient management to achieve a high level of service for our clients. AME/IBI Group, Quality Assurance/Quality Control operates under a distincQA/QC procedure, based on ME/IBI Groups and our clients establishedguidelines.

OurPeople

ME/IBI Group has high standards for employment qualifications, and jobshave been assigned in accordance with clearly demonstrated capabilitiesAdditionally, ongoing training ensures the project teams personnel are up-to-date on the subject of the project, pertinent codes and standards, and on projecQA/QC requirements.

OurStructure

ME/IBI Groups Senior Planning and Engineering Managers are responsiblefor ensuring the planning and design team personnel execute projects inaccordance with all procedural and client requirements. At the beginning ofeach project, procedures are established that provide step-by-step instructions

on completing specific tasks. The overall objectiveis to record how the work was conducted to ensuredata reliability.

OurProcedures

ME/IBI Group uses a team-approach QA/QC process. In the first stage, the design team isresponsible for accurate and efficient design. They

review all of their work thoroughly as we preparefor a scheduled client submittal. Then, independenttechnical managers review the submittal to assureit has been thoroughly prepared and meets altechnical standards. Finally, the QA/QC projectteam reviews the project while ensuring all itemsof the Scope of Services and industry standards arebeing met. This approach minimizes resubmittalsand potential claims that may arise. All QA/QC documentation is retained in the project filesthrough final construction and punch lists. It isavailable for review and can be copied and sent to

the client for reference.

ME/IBI Groups QA/QC plan is designed toensure quality performance and traceable resultsand to ensure confidence in the documentsprepared for all projects. The QA/QC Plan iscomprehensive yet flexible, and can be modifiedto meet the specific needs of the project and client


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CLIENT REFERENCES

For further information about the capabilities of ME/IBI Group and our staffplease feel free to contact the individuals listed below. Additional referencesare available upon request.

ArmlederParkProjectTimothy S. HendrixsonEngineerHamilton County Park District10245 Winton RoadCincinnati, Ohio 45231513-728-3551

OhioRiverTrailsProject

Jim CoppockSenior EngineerCity of Cincinnati801 Plum StreetCincinnati, Ohio 45202513-352-4506

MillCreekGreenwayTrail

Robin CorathersMill Creek Restoration Project50 Channing StreetDelaware, Ohio 43015-2050740-833-2400


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APPENDIX A

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE OF FIRM PRINCIPALS

NAME EDUCATION CERTIFICATESYRS.EXP.

AREA(S) OFEXPERTISE

Timothy R. FoleySenior Principal

B.A., Accounting, Wittenberg University, 83Executive M.B.A. Certificate, Harvard University, 01

CPA, 1985CFP, 1989

28Strategic planning,management,finance.

Elizabeth EasterdaySenior Principal

B.S., Organizational Communication, Ohio University, 89M.P.A., Public Administration, The Ohio State University, 98

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Corporaterelations, private& public sectorissues, financialassistance & projectmanagement.

Jeffrey B. KoehnSenior Principal

B.S., Civil Engineering, The Ohio State University 93

Additional courses completed:Ohio Department of TransportationBasic Bridge InspectionConsultant Contract Administration

P.E. 63128 (OH)P.E. 050369-E (PA)P.E. 21653 (KY)P.E. 107659 (TN)P.E. 10200370 (IN)P.E. 16599 (WV)P.E. 25229 (CT)P.E. 53009 (MI)P.E. 084680 (NY)P.E. 062061434 (IL)P.E. 033533 (NC)P.E.. 36223 (MD)P.E. 20995 (KS)LEED APCPESC

19

Projectmanagement,roadway & bridgedesign.

Richard A. LaRoccoPrincipal

B.S., Civil Engineering, The Ohio State University, 68M.S., Civil Engineering, University of Akron, 74Business Management courses, University of Akron, 79-83

P.E. 37218P.S. 6052

44Management,roadway & bridgedesign.

Robert S. WyndPrincipal

B.A., Photography, Ohio University, 70 P.S. 6872 39Surveymanagement.

Kevin E. WoodPrincipal

B.S., Civil Engineering, Ohio University, 86P.E. 56426BCEE (2010)

26Management,water &wastewater design.

Jeffrey D.HackenbrachtPrincipal

B.S., Civil Engineering, The Ohio State University, 85 P.E. 56364 27Management,roadway, bridge &drainage design.

Michael S. MurrayPrincipal

B.S., Civil Engineering, Ohio Northern University 95

P.E. 65118 (OH)P.E. 10200416 (IN)P.E. 24933 (KY)P.E. 40844-006 (WI)P.E. 6201057067 (MI)P.E. 48095 (MN)LEED AP

17Management,roadway & bridgedesign.

Robert G. GrahamPrincipal

B.S., Civil Engineering, The Ohio State University 91M.S., Civil Engineering, University of Akron, 96

P.E. 62370 (OH) 21

Management,roadway, drainage,water & sanitarysewer design.

APPENDIX A

Ohio River Trail - Oasis Corridor

Hamilton County Park District


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Ohio River Trail - Oasis Corridor

Hamilton County Park District

TEAM RESUMES

Principals'Education&ExperienceChart

ProjectTeamResumes

Jeff Koehn, P.E., LEED AP, CPESC. - Project ManagerJeff Hackenbracht. - QA/QC/Mike Murray, P.E.. - Constructability Review

Dan Barnhart, P.E.Steve Butler, P.E.Kitty ButterworthCraig M. Davis, P.E.Patrick Finn, P.S.Sage Flannagan, P.E.Jeff Glowka, P.E.

Joey HoodScott Lindgren, P.S.Gary Wolnitzek, ASLA


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CLIENT

LOCATION

DESCRIPTION

Human Nature was part of amulti-disciplinary team of

consultants led by Barge,Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon(BWSC) charged with theplanning and design of a 28 milestretch of new bikeway linkingthe Dayton system with the cityof Hamilton along the GreatMiami River. This is one of thelargest bikeway projects ever inthis region. Implementation hasbegun on several sections of thisexciting new trail.

PROJECT PHASE

GREAT CONNECTION BIKEWAY PLAN

HUMAN NATURE, INC.

Miami ConservancyDistr ic t

Dayton to Hamilton, OH

Master Plan


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ohio river trail proposal

Documents