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Firm Overview

Founded in 1989, PACO Technologies, fka PACO Group is a minority-owned, national

provider of program and construction management consulting services. For over twenty-

five years, we have supported all sectors of the transportation industry including bridges,

tunnels, airports, heavy rail, mass transit, highways, and ports, as well as other government

and private sector projects such as buildings, parks, commercial and education facilities.

Serving as an owner’s representative or supplementing clients’ in-house staff, we assist

during all phases of program and project initiation; design development; bid/award; and

construction.

PACO is headquartered in New York City with a regional office in Miami, FL. As an

established and certified MBE/DBE/SBE firm with a national presence, we are a participant

on many of the nation’s largest transportation programs and have established strong working

relationships with some of the leading architectural, engineering, and construction

management consulting firms.

PACO has been a pioneer and is an industry leader in the advancement of configuration

management in the construction industry. For over fifteen years, our configuration

management methodology and FTA certified companion software system ccsNet has

successfully protected owners’ interests through the mitigation of schedule slippage, cost

overruns, and claims on large-scale transportation infrastructure programs across the nation

and internationally. Our configuration management methodology and software system are

also standard tools used in coursework and research at Rutgers University’s Voorhees

Transportation Center.

Our professional and technical staff credentials include professional engineers (PE),

architects (AIA), certified value specialists (CVS), configuration management consultants,

certified construction specifiers (CCS), certified cost engineers (CCE), and construction

management consultants.

Our core professional and technical competencies are in the following areas:

Program Management Oversight Project Management Plans Project Organizational

Assessment Capacity Review

Construction Management Resident Engineering Contract Administration Inspection Services Office Engineering

Project Controls Estimating CPM Scheduling Cost Control Trend Analysis Earned Value Analysis Value Engineering Risk Management Document Control Change Management


BRONX-WHITESTONE BRIDGE INSPECTION SERVICES Agency: Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority (MTA Bridges and Tunnels) New York, NY

PACO, with The LiRo Group, provided construction engineering inspection services during the rehabilitation work involving structural, bridge deck, signals & communications, and painting for the Throgs Neck and Whitestone bridges. The goal of the Bridge Rehabilitation Program is to address the facility's structural needs in order to maintain a state of good repair while also upgrading the bridge elements to current standards. Major work planned includes the replacement of roadway decks on the suspended span and

approaches, rehabilitation of structural steel on suspended span and approaches, rehabilitation of the Bronx and Queens tower fender systems and painting of the approaches and tower fender systems. Client: MTA Bridges and Tunnels Project Value: $5 Million Contract Value: $250,000 Project Period: 2008 – 2010

Contact/Reference: Michael Bailey Sr. Vice President The LiRo Group 3 Aerial Way Syosset, NY 11791 Tel: 516-938-5476

Services Provided:

Construction Inspection

Safety Inspection


THROGS NECK BRIDGE INSPECTION SERVICES Agency: Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority (MTA Bridges and Tunnels) New York, NY

PACO, with The LiRo Group, provided construction engineering inspection services during the rehabilitation work involving structural, bridge deck, signals & communications, and painting for the Throgs Neck and Whitestone bridges.

The goal of the Bridge Rehabilitation Program is to address the facility's structural needs in order to maintain a state of good repair while also upgrading the bridge elements to current standards.

Major work planned includes the replacement of roadway decks on the suspended span and

approaches, rehabilitation of structural steel on suspended span and approaches, rehabilitation of the Bronx and Queens tower fender systems and painting of the approaches and tower fender systems.

Client: MTA Bridges and Tunnels Project Value: $5 Million Contract Value: $250,000 Project Period: 2008 – 2010

Contact/Reference:

Michael Bailey Sr. Vice President The LiRo Group 3 Aerial Way Syosset, NY 11791 Tel: 516-938-5476

Services Provided:


Safety Inspection


PORTAL BRIDGE CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT Agency: New Jersey Transit Kearny, New Jersey

The Portal Bridge is a nearly 100-year-old, two-track, moveable swing-span rail bridge over the Hackensack River in New Jersey between the cities of Kearny and Secaucus. Built by the Pennsylvania Railroad, the Portal Bridge commenced operation in 1910 providing direct service between Newark Pennsylvania Station and the newly constructed Pennsylvania Station in New York City. Today, four of NJ Transit’s rail lines (393 trains each weekday in both directions) utilize the Portal Bridge. Amtrak operates 103 scheduled trains in both directions over this segment of the Northeast Corridor.

The alternative chosen for Portal Bridge Replacement.

The century-old structure is nearing the end of its economic life and has insufficient capacity to accommodate future transportation needs. In addition to heavy usage by NJ Transit and Amtrak, the Hackensack River crossing must also be opened to allow most marine traffic to pass. The NJ Transit Portal Bridge Capacity Enhancement project evaluated alternatives including replacement, rehabilitation or modification of the existing bridge along with the construction of an additional bridge for added capacity to meet demand projections anticipated in 2030. This evaluation was necessary to improve existing Amtrak and NJ Transit rail operations and allow for planned future infrastructure improvements to support regional growth and mobility.

Goals of the project included: ● Enhance capacity to meet current and future demand including new service along the Northeast Corridor;● Improve service reliability and operational flexibility;● Provide a redundant Hackensack River crossing to facilitate maintenance and enhance passenger safetyand security; ● Minimize conflicts with maritime traffic;● Optimize existing infrastructure and planned improvements; and● Minimize impacts on the surrounding environment.

/ /Client: Tri-venture between Gannett Fleming, HNTB, and Jacobs Project Value: $1.65 Billion Contract Value: $1.9 Million Project Period: 2008 – 2014

Contact/Reference: Richard Cross, PE Project Manager, Portal Bridge Enhancement Gannett Fleming 1010 Adams Ave., Valley Forge, PA 19484 Tel: 610-650-7730

Services Provided:

Configuration Management

Value Engineering

Scheduling

Quality Assurance/Quality Control

Document Control


DIVISION STREET BRIDGE OVER I-95 Agency: New York State Department of Transportation New Rochelle, NY

PACO, as a subconsultant to Hardesty & Hanover, provided CPM scheduling services for the $26 million replacement/rehabilitation of Memorial Highway Bridge over I-95, Division Street Bridge over I-95, and Division Street Bridge over MNRR. Project work included construction inspection of the replacement of the Memorial Highway Bridge over I-95/MNRR (New Haven Division, BIN 1091380), the Division Street Bridge over I-95 (BIN 1091390), and the Division Street bridge over MNRR (New Haven Division, BIN 1049890); the rehabilitation of the connecting ramp from Memorial Highway to Division Street (BIN 1091400).

The work items on this project included the use of HP concrete, superpave, structural steel, bearings, extensive coordination with Metro-North Railroad, Verizon Communications, Consolidated Edison (Electric and Gas divisions), United Water, and the City of New Rochelle for extensive utility relocation (water , gas, electric, and communications crossings), drainage reconstruction & upgrade, street lighting, guiderail, highway & street reconstruction/renovation, and pavement markings. The work required close monitoring of staged work while allowing for temporary bypasses and rerouting of utilities and pedestrian and vehicular traffic in both urban and major highway settings. Intricate maintenance and protection of traffic and active community outreach were keys to the project’s success. The project won the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC-New York) Engineering Excellence Award in 2010.

Client: Hardesty & Hanover Project Value: $26 Million Contract Value: $1 Million Project Period: 2008 – 2010

Contact/Reference: Rafael DeSoto Senior Associate, Project Manager Hardesty & Hanover 1501 Broadway New York, NY 10036 Tel: 212-944-1150

Services Provided:

CPM Scheduling


DIVISION STREET BRIDGE OVER METRO NORTH Agency: New York State Department of Transportation New Rochelle, NY

PACO, as a subconsultant to Hardesty & Hanover, provided CPM scheduling services for the $26 million replacement/rehabilitation of Memorial Highway Bridge over I-95, Division Street Bridge over I-95, and Division Street Bridge over MNRR.

Project work included construction inspection of the replacement of the Memorial Highway Bridge over I-95/MNRR (New Haven Division, BIN 1091380), the

Division Street Bridge over I-95 (BIN 1091390), and the Division Street bridge over MNRR (New Haven Division, BIN 1049890); the rehabilitation of the connecting ramp from Memorial Highway to Division Street (BIN 1091400).

The work items on this project included the use of HP concrete, superpave, structural steel, bearings, extensive coordination with Metro-North Railroad, Verizon Communications, Consolidated Edison (Electric and Gas divisions), United Water, and the City of New Rochelle for extensive utility relocation (water , gas, electric, and communications crossings), drainage reconstruction & upgrade, street lighting, guiderail, highway & street reconstruction/renovation, and pavement markings. The work required close monitoring of staged work while allowing for temporary bypasses and rerouting of utilities and pedestrian and vehicular traffic in both urban and major highway settings. Intricate maintenance and protection of traffic and active community outreach were keys to the project’s success.

The project won the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC-New York) Engineering Excellence Award in 2010.

Client: Hardesty & Hanover Project Value: $26 Million Contract Value: $1 Million Project Period: 2008 – 2010

Contact/Reference: Rafael DeSoto Senior Associate, Project Manager Hardesty & Hanover 1501 Broadway New York, NY 10036 Tel: 212-944-1150

Services Provided:

CPM Scheduling


ACCESS TO THE REGION’S CORE (ARC) TRANS-HUDSON EXPRESS (THE) TUNNEL ENGINEERING Agency: New Jersey Transit & Port Authority of New York & New Jersey New York, NY

PACO, as part of a joint venture known as “THE Partnership,” provided Preliminary and Final Engineering support for the design of the Trans-Hudson Express (THE) Access to the Region’s Core (ARC) Tunnel, a $7.2 billion project that was to double New Jersey Transit and Amtrak rail capacity between New Jersey and New York by 2016.

THE ARC Tunnel project featured a new two-cavern, eight-track passenger station 120 feet under 34th Street in Manhattan between 6th and 8th Avenues, adjacent and connecting to the existing Pennsylvania Station; two new bored tunnels under the Hudson River between New York and New Jersey, and bored and sequential excavation

tunnels in Manhattan; and track expansion, connections and train storage facilities in the Meadowlands located in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Client: THE Partnership, tri-venture between Parsons Brinckerhoff, AECOM, and STV Project Value: $7.2 Billion Contract Value: $2.5 Million Project Period: 2006 – 2010

Contact/Reference: Rick Cardentey Project Manager Parsons Brinkerhoff [email protected] Tel: 917-656-6021

Services Provided:

CPM Scheduling

Cost Estimating

Document Control

CADD

QA/QC

Application Development

IT Support

Administrative Support


ACCESS TO THE REGION’S CORE (ARC) TRANS-HUDSON EXPRESS (THE) TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION Agency: New Jersey Transit & Port Authority of New York & New Jersey New York, NY

PACO, as part of a joint venture known as “THE CM Consortium of Newark”, provided Construction Management support services for the construction of the Trans-Hudson Express (THE) Tunnel. Services included design oversight, independent cost estimates to validate those made by the engineering team; development of a master project schedule for the engineering, permitting, construction phase CEI services; and Quality Controls.

THE ARC Tunnel project featured a new two-cavern, eight-track passenger station 120 feet under 34th Street in Manhattan between 6th and 8th Avenues, adjacent and

connecting to the existing Pennsylvania Station; two new bored tunnels under the Hudson River between New York and New Jersey, and bored and sequential excavation tunnels in Manhattan; and track expansion, connections and train storage facilities in the Meadowlands located in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

/ /Client: THE CM Consortium, tri-venture between Tishman, Parsons Transportation, and Arup Project Value: $7.2 Billion Contract Value: $1.1 Million Project Period: 2006 – 2010

Contact/Reference: Gareth C. Middleton, PE Sr. Vice President - Transportation & Infrastructure Tishman Construction Tel: 973-643-4007

Services Provided:

Cost Estimating

Value Engineering

Document Control

Cost Engineering



ROBERT F. KENNEDY (TRIBOROUGH) BRIDGE Agency: Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority (MTA Bridges and Tunnels) New York, NY

PACO, as a prime consultant, provided the Owner’s Estimate for the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, formerly known as the Triborough Bridge, for the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, part of MTA Bridges and Tunnels.

The Triborough Bridge, which opened in 1936, actually consists of three bridges, a viaduct, and 14 miles of approach roads connecting Manhattan, Queens, and the Bronx. The Manhattan branch is the Harlem River Lift Bridge, which links Harlem River Drive, the FDR Drive, and 125th Street. The Bronx Crossing leads motorists to points north via the Bruckner and Deegan

expressways and, more locally, to the neighborhoods of the South Bronx and the Port Morris Industrial Area. The longest span of the Triborough Bridge, the East River Suspension Bridge to Queens, connects with the Grand Central Parkway and the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and to Astoria. The bridge's three branches meet on Randall's and Wards Islands, where an interchange and two toll plazas sort out traffic flowing in 12 directions and provide access to the islands.

Client: MTA Bridges and Tunnels Project Value: $200 Million Contract Value: $450,000 Project Period: 2004 – 2009

Contact/Reference: George Stanton Manager, Cost Estimating MTA Bridges and Tunnels 2 Broadway New York, NY 10004 Tel: 646-252-7000

Services Provided:

Cost Estimating


THE NEW NY BRIDGE (TAPPAN ZEE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT) Agency: New York State Thruway Authority Westchester & Rockland Counties, NY

PACO Group, Inc. (PACO) provided cost estimations on the original alternatives study for the Tappan Zee Bridge Replacement/I-287 Corridor now known as the New NY Bridge Project. Additional services provided by PACO on the project include cost estimation, document control, quality assurance/quality control, design support, and cost-loaded scheduling.

The New NY Bridge project is creating a state-of-the-art, twin-span replacement for the 3.1-mile Tappan Zee Bridge across the Hudson River. The existing Governor

Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 and is a vital artery for residents, commuters, travelers and commercial traffic. Bridge traffic has grown to about 138,000 vehicles per day, far more than the Tappan Zee was designed to support. Heavy traffic, narrow lanes and the lack of emergency shoulders have created unsafe driving conditions. As a result, the bridge has twice the average accident rate per mile as the rest of the 574-mile Thruway system. Hundreds of millions of dollars have been spent to maintain the structure in recent years. The cost of maintaining the current bridge for the foreseeable future rivaled the cost of a new bridge, with no improvements to current traffic conditions, which necessitated the New NY Bridge.

Client: Arup Project Value: $14 Billion Contract Value: $1.38 Million Project Period: 2002 – 2011

Contact/Reference: Mark Roche, Program Manager Americas Highways Business Leader Arup 77 Water Street New York, NY 10005 Tel: 212-896-3000

Services Provided:

Cost Estimating

Document Control

QA/QC Plan Implementation

Highway & Civil Design Support

Baseline Preparation & Optimization

Schedule & Cost Data Development

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