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ProposalforBrice Road Corridor Improvements Projectprepared for theCity of Reynoldsburg

Achieving Exceptional Results

through Management and Engineering

614-818-4900www.mecompanies.com

[email protected]


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February 13, 2013

Matthew J. Lambert, P.E.Director of Engineering

City of Reynoldsburg7232 East Main StreetReynoldsburg, OH 43068

Re: RequestforProposalfortheBriceRoadCorridorImprovementsProject

Dear Mr. Lambert,

Thank you for the opportunity to express our interest and present our qualifications for the proposedproject. We have carefully addressed the identified criteria to demonstrate key benefits our team offers theCity, including, but not limited to:

RelevantExperience ME is familiar with the City of Reynoldsburg and the project area

Team members have worked together on multiple projects with nearly identical scopes ME has established successful procedures for both schedule and cost containment

ExceptionalService Our team provides the City with an invested, responsive project manager in-office and on-site Through a strict QA/QC process we minimize change orders and associated cost creep Our established relationships at the local and state level will help us advance this project

ComprehensiveService By providing a TOTAL PROJECT APPROACH, we will keep the schedule on track ME's integrated, multi-disciplinary approach streamlines coordination of all project tasks We will focus on realistic, feasible, cost effective design solutions

We have examined the project site thoroughly and have an excellent understanding of the project. Werecognize the unique challenges presented by this project. This area is a vital corridor within the City andour team will do what it takes to meet the project's goals.

Our active, working knowledge of the project area and of the requirements of the City of Reynoldsburgenables the ME team to advance quickly to final design, saving time and design costs. Furthermore, theseamless interaction of our design and coordination efforts often allows project schedules to be expedited.

ME Companies is excited to collaborate on this project and is ready to begin work upon notice to proceed.As Principal, I am able to dedicate any of MEs resources to ensure this project is completed on scheduleand within budget. I will fully support the efforts of our Project Manager, Ryan Hutson. I am confident hewill lead our team flawlessly in delivering work assigned to us as an extension of your staff. If you haveany questions about our submittal, or need more information, please contact me or Mr. Hutson (ext. 308).Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Jeff Hackenbracht, P.E. 614-818-4900 ext. 296Principal [email protected]

635 Brooksedge Boulevard Westerville, OH 43081 614-818-4900 Fax 614-818-4901 [email protected]


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Cover Letter (1 page maximum) ....................................................................................attached

Project Understanding & Description (4 page maximum).......................................................2

Introduction.......................................................................................................................2

Project Approach..............................................................................................................2

Cost Containment / Additions & Deletions.................................................................4

Specific Ability & Expertise (2 page maximum)........................................................................6

Project Management & Administration .........................................................................6

Quality Control..................................................................................................................6

Reporting Methods ...........................................................................................................6

Experience on Similar Projects ........................................................................................7

Key Staff Resumes (1 page resumes / 5 resumes maximum) .................................................8

Added Value Services (1 page maximum) ...............................................................................14

Project Schedule............................................................................................................................15


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PROJECT UNDERSTANDING & DESCRIPTION

Brice Road Corridor Improvements Project February 13, 2013

City of Reynoldsburg Page 2


INTRODUCTIONThe City of Reynoldsburg (COR) desires to have construction plans prepared, including bidding services, for therehabilitation of the Brice Road Corridor between East Main Street and the I-70 interchange in Franklin CountyOhio. There are several underlining goals of this project. They include:

Provide significant improvements to the existing pavement conditions and roadway drivability Improve vehicular safety by reducing the number of crashes within the corridor Relieve vehicular congestion in the vicinity of the Brice Road/Livingston Avenue intersection Provide safer non-vehicular facilities for pedestrians Reduce the amount of crime present within the corridor Enhance the economic vitality and viability of businesses within the project corridor

These goals will be achieved through this corridor by replacing the existing pavement surface, minimal full-depthpavement repair, full reconstruction of sidewalk, curb & gutter, and drive aprons, adding a new westboundright turn lane along Livingston Avenue, installation of two new mid-block pedestrian crossings, replacement

of the Brice Road/Livingston Avenue traffic signal, and the installation of new street lighting.

This project will conform to many of the goals and strategies presented in the Citys 2009 Brice and LivingstonStrategic Area Plan to address safety concerns and to promote community investment and developmentopportunities within the corridor.

ME understands this project will be funded primarily by OPWC, including a portion by the City of Columbus(COC), and the goal is begin construction in March of 2014. In accordance with the RFP dated 1/22/13, our stafwill work diligently to ensure all of the goals for this project are met.

PROJECTAPPROACHAs highlighted in the section above, this project presents several unique challenges. Our team believes that cos

containment will play an important role in the successful completion of this project. ME recognizes that limitedOPWC and City of Columbus funding is available. Led by Project Manager Ryan Hutson (ME), experiencedmembers of our staff will be assigned to this project to provide the City with accurate and high-quality plans.

In order to accomplish the project goals, tasks, and unique challenges required of this project, the ME teamhas determined assignments that will provide the City with a streamlined plan design process and qualitycontrol from start to finish. Led by Ryan Hutson, team assignments and projected staff are shown in the projecorganizational chart found on page 8. Summarizing the team assignments; similar to our Summit Road projectCTL will provide geotechnical engineering services, Lawhon & Associates will provide environmental siteassessments services (if required), while ME will perform the survey, basemapping, utility coordination, and alremaining design services. As shown in our proposed project schedule on page 15, we recommend two designsubmittals. This will allow ample time for both COR and COC review, and will ensure the final construction

plans are delivered on time and ready for construction by March of 2014. We believe this project consists ofthree major components, each equally critical to the successful completion of the project; these are listed below

Project Initiation PhaseIn the beginning stages of the project, field survey, geotechnical activities, and an environmental screenings reportwill be performed immediately upon authorization. Members of our roadway design staff will accompany oursurvey crew to identify specific roadway sections that are in need of full depth repair based on visual inspectionof obvious surface deficiencies such as rutting and extreme pavement cracking. Engaging our roadway designstaff early in the process will allow our engineers to not only inspect the deficiencies first-hand, but will also


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help with cost containment and ensure the construction plans properly address theexisting roadway conditions.

During this phase utility coordination will commence; we believe this is a veryimportant part of the project due to the amount of underground and overheadfacilities present within the project limits. This can be as seen in the photo on the

right showing the existing utility pole at the northeast corner of the Brice Road/Livingston Avenue intersection. Project Manager Ryan Hutson will ensure plansare delivered to the proper utility representatives with each plan submittal. Copiesof all utility correspondence will be given to the City throughout the project designprocess.

As noted in the Additions/Deletions section of this proposal, we recommendperforming an Environmental Screenings Report during this stage of the project toidentify properties that may require additional screening. ME believes this is necessary due to the number oexisting and abandoned gas stations throughout the project corridor. MEs Environmental Coordinator KittyButterworth routinely performs this work for various clients to ensure all environmental issues are properlyidentified and addressed during the beginning stages of the project.

Project Design PhaseFollowing the completion of field survey and geotechnical activities the project design phase will begin. Duringthis phase the construction plans will be developed, right-of-way plans will be prepared, and utility coordinationwill continue. If a Phase I and/or Phase II ESA is required based on the Environmental Screenings Report it wilbe performed during this stage.

RoadwayConstructionPlans- Led by our Project Manager Ryan Hutson and Roadway Engineer Dan Barnhartroadway plans will be prepared for the new westbound turn lane along Livingston Avenue, as well as thereconstructed sidewalk, drive aprons, and curb & gutter. In lieu of sidewalk, bike path facilities are a feasibleconsideration for this project and can be further considered if desired by the City. ADA compliant curb ramp

with detectable warnings will be designed at each intersection throughout the project. The locations of fulldepth pavement repair will be shown and designed based on field observations from our engineering staffand recommendations from the geotechnical explorations report. Two mid-block pedestrian islands will bestrategically placed along Brice Road in order provide a safe and effective means to cross the road. Traffic controplans will include the use of high-quality pavement markings, installation of raised pavement markers, andreplacement of all existing roadway signs throughout the project. This will be provide optimal lane demarcationwill increase the safety to vehicular traffic, and help reduce the number of crashes present within the corridorOur design team will coordinate the proposed improvements with COTA due to their heavy presence withinthe project corridor. Additionally, improvements to the existing parking lots at the northeast corner of the BriceRoad/Livingston Avenue intersection will be designed to conform with City standards.

LightingandTrafficSignalPlans - The lighting and traffic signal plans represent major components of this

project. Mr. Jason Watt will be in charge of analyzing the Brice Road corridor and developing an optimizedlighting layout to improve the visibility throughout this project for both pedestrians and vehicular trafficAdding sufficient lighting will help reduce the number of nighttime vehicular crashes and reduce the amount ocrime present within the project corridor. Led by Traffic Engineers Deb Weaver and Mr. Jim Brenneman, traffisignal plans will be prepared for the Brice Road/Livingston Avenue intersection in conjunction with the newwestbound right turn lane. Mast arm signal poles will match those used throughout the City of ReynoldsburgSignal timing cycles will be evaluated and modified to maximize the efficiency of the intersection. This wilhelp not only reduce congestion, but also reduce crashes, and improve the safety of pedestrians. Signalizationcomponents will also be designed for the two mid-block pedestrian crossings along Brice Road.


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Right-of-wayPlans - Right-of-way plans and land acquisition are part of the critical path. In order to ensureconstruction can begin in March of 2014, our team led by Scott Lindgren will prepare preliminary right-of-wayplans along with the 50% construction plan submittal showing the location of temporary construction easementsnecessary for the sidewalk reconstruction as well as permanent right-of-way lines for the new turn lane. UponCity approval of the linework, final right-of-way plans and legal descriptions will be submitted to the City atwhich time the land acquisition process can begin. Following the conclusion of the construction activities, i

desired by the City, permanent right-of-way pins will be set to delineate the new right-of-way.

Public Involvement - ME has full public involvement capabilities to offer. Our team will lead publicinvolvement efforts with the support of Nick Hoffman, an experienced member of our staff with many years ofpublic involvement experience. We recommend holding the first meeting towards the beginning of the projecto allow adequate time to address public comments and incorporate necessary changes into the proposed plansIf desired by the City, the second and final public involvement meeting will be held following the completionof the final construction plans.

Final Plan Development and Delivery PhaseFollowing the City's approval of the design plans, any final changes will be addressed and the approved planswill be presented to the City for bidding. As previously mentioned, the second public involvement meetingcould be held around this time. Our team, led by Ryan Hutson, will assemble the entire bid package. This wilinvolve tabulating the final items, quantities, and specifications, preparing newspaper advertisements, solicitingbidding materials to contractors, responding to contractor questions, and preparing applicable bid addendumsUpon the conclusion of the bidding process, ME will recommend a qualified low bidder for the project.

ME will assist the City with on-going services during construction to answer questions regarding the plansand specifications and/or if changes from unanticipated field conditions are found that will impact the projectAssistance will include attendance at the pre- and post-construction meetings, job progress meetings, as well ason-site meetings to discuss critical areas of work as needed.

COSTCONTAINMENT/ADDITIONS&DELETIONS

MEs main strategy to cost containment is very straight forward and revolves around expediting schedule andreducing project costs. Furthermore, staff availability is an important function of expediting schedule. ME hasexpanded our engineering department by adding five experienced engineers to our team. Our ability to providethe City with additional engineering support in order to accelerate the project schedule is a key advantage ofour company.

Another cost containment measure proposed by ME is to engage our roadway design staff early in the designprocess. We propose to send members of our roadway design staff with our survey crew to identify specificroadway sections that are in need of full depth repair. This will allow our engineers to not only inspect thedeficiencies first-hand, but will also help with cost containment and ensure the construction plans properlyaddress the existing roadway conditions.

ME recommends the following additions and deletions to the basic scope of services. First, in order to meetthe project completion deadline, our team recommends reducing the number of plan submittals. As shown inour project schedule, we recommend a 50% submittal, 90% submittal, and final plan submittal. In order to allowample time for right-of-way acquisition, we suggest a preliminary and final right-of-way plan submittal. Ourgoal is to have completed right-of-way plans approved by September of 2013 allowing six months for acquisition

ME also recommends performing an Environmental Screenings Report to identify properties that may requireadditional screening. Upon the conclusion of this report, additional ESA screenings will be performed if needed


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MEs Environmental Coordinator Kitty Butterworth performed a preliminary screening (see italic text below)and concluded significant environmental issues are not anticipated.

The Ohio State Historic Preservation Office (OHPO) online database was reviewed for the project area. Thissearch indentified two structures on the Ohio Historic Inventory. The first is a National Road Mile markerlocated approximately 0.19 mile east of the Brice Road/Main Street intersection. The second is a building located

approximately 0.28 mile west of the Brice Road/Main Street intersection. The search also identified one propertydetermined eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. This property is located approximately0.37 mile west of the Brice Road/Livingston Avenue intersection. None of these properties will be impacted by theproposed project. One Phase 1 Cultural Resources Survey was conducted adjacent to Brice Road (west side) forconstruction of a detention basin and stream restoration for Martin Grove Ditch. This survey did not identify anycultural resources. The National Wetland Inventory (NWI) maps were consulted to see if any wetlands were shownin the project area. None were found. The appropriate FEMA FIRM map panels were reviewed to identify any areasof floodplain. There is a small area of Zone A floodplain located adjacent to Martin Grove Ditch where it crossesBrice Road south of Main Street. Based on the scope of work no impacts to floodplain resources are anticipated.

In summary, no major environmental issues are anticipated outside of Phase I/II ESA's; therefore, we recommendkeeping the Phase I ESA and Phase II ESA as "ifauthorized" within of the scope of services in the event they are

needed following the completion of the Environmental Screenings Report. Additionally the "ifauthorized" tasks'Jurisdictional Streams and Wetlands Delineation Study' and 'Phase I Cultural Resource History/ArchitectureStudy' can be removed from the scope of services because they are no longer needed based on the findings listedabove.

Upon further review of the basic scope of services our team recommends removing the " ifauthorized" task'Field Survey-Parcel Lines' in locations where no proposed easements or permanent takes are expected. Thesecan simply be shown in the plans based on current GIS linework. This task will be led by our GIS Specialist MrRodney Saylor.

Our team recommends keeping the "ifauthorized" tasks such as 'Underground Conduit System,' 'Bike PathFacilities,' 'Right-of-way Plans (other than NE corner Brice/Livingston),' 'Water Main Replacement at Roselawn

Avenue,' and 'Set R/W Pins after Acquisition.' Including each of these tasks within the scope of services wilenable the City to authorize one or more of these tasks during the plan development if it is determined adequatefunding is available.

Additional equipment or resources will not be necessary to design this project or to perform the tasks set out bythe City in the scope of services.


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SPECIFIC ABILITY & EXPERTISE



SPECIFIC ABILITY & EXPERTISE

PROJECTMANAGEMENT&ADMINISTRATIONWe have assigned Mr. Hutson to manage this project, a professional with years of reputable and relevantexperience with the City of Reynoldsburg. Mr. Hutson was ME's project manager for the Summit Road

Realignment Project. Working closely with former City Engineer Mr. James Miller, the project was successfullycompleted in the fall of 2011. Mr. Hutson's prior experience with the City also includes serving as the ProjecEngineer for the Rosehill Road Reconstruction Project completed in 2009, and took part in the construction ofthe City's East Main Street Rehabilitation project in 2001 laying sidewalk pavers as a member of the constructioncrew.

With responsibilities identical to those from the Summit Road project, Project Manager Mr. Hutson will lead andoversee completion of all tasks, including office and field survey work, manage geotechnical and environmentasubconsultant activities, as well as manage design and plan submissions, utility coordination, and publicinvolvement activities. Following the completion of the construction plans, he will direct the preparation obid documents using the City's construction documents and standards. He will also remain available to attenddesign review meetings, on-going services during construction, and will have the assistance and support of Mr

Hackenbracht (Transportation Services Principal) for additional resources, should the need arise.

QUALITYCONTROLME emphasizes state-of-the-art technical practices, coupled with efficient management, to achieve a highlevel of service for our clients. At ME, Quality Assurance/Quality Control operates under a distinct QA/QCprocedure, based on MEs and our clients established guidelines.

ME uses a team-approach QA/QC process. In the first stage, our design team for this project is responsible foraccurate and efficient design. They will review all of their work thoroughly as we prepare for each scheduledsubmittal to the City and ODOT. Then, Mr. Hackenbracht, serving as an independent technical manager, willreview each submittal to assure it has been thoroughly prepared and meets all technical standards. Finally

Mr. Hackenbracht and Mr. Hutson will review the project while ensuring all items of the scope of servicesand industry standards are being met. This approach minimizes resubmittals and potential claims that mayarise. All QA/QC documentation is retained in the project files through final construction and punch lists. It isavailable for review by the City and can be copied and sent to the City for reference.

MEs QA/QC Plan is designed to ensure quality performance and traceable results, and to ensure confidencein the documents prepared for all of our projects. The QA/QC Plan is comprehensive yet flexible, and can bemodified to meet the specific needs of the project and client.

REPORTINGMETHODSME's Project Manager, Mr. Hutson, will be directly responsible for coordinating work and the preparation of

plans, specifications, and bidding documents for this project. He will be MEs primary contact for the City andwill provide regular updates regarding the project's status, budget, and schedule. From the start, we recommenddeveloping a communication plan the City and ME can agree on and follow it consistently throughout theduration of the project. Based on this plan, which will include the City's preference for frequency and methodsof communication, Mr. Hutson will report to the City regarding work progress on all tasks.

Mr. Hackenbracht, assigned to QA/QC, will work closely with Mr. Hutson to ensure all needed resources areavailable for this project immediately. He will be available to the City as needed.


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KEY STAFF RESUMES



KEY STAFF RESUMES

PROJECTTEAMORGANIZATIONALCHARTIn an effort to be responsive to the City's RFP, we have provided the following organizational chart showinga breakdown of our team members along with their qualifications and availability. Following this page, wehave provided resumes for five key staff members who will perform the majority of the work on this project,including our project manager and senior design staff.

TeamSummaryofQualifications&Availability

TeamMember RoleYearsof

ExperienceRegistrations

Availability

(%orHrs/Week)

Ryan HutsonProject Manager, Roadway & DrainageDesign, Bidding Services, UtilityCoordination

9 P.E., P.S. 70%

Jeff Hackenbracht QA/QC 27 P.E. 25%Dan Barnhart Roadway & Drainage Design 17 P.E. 60%

Deb Weaver MOT/Traffic Control/Signal 25 P.E. 60%

Jason Watt MOT/Traffic Control/Signal 9 E.I. 80%

Scott Lindgren Survey & R/W Plan 26 P.S. 40%

Jim Brenneman Signal Design / Technical Support 31 P.E. 40%

Nick Hoffman Public Involvement 8 AICP 80%

Kitty Butterworth Environmental 17 40%

PROJECT MANAGERRyan Hutson, P.E., P.S.

QA/QCJeff Hackenbracht, P.E.

SURVEY & R/W PLANScott Lindgren, P.S.

LIGHTINGJason Watt, E.I.

PUBLIC INVOLVEMENTNick Hoffman, AICP

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERINGCTL Engineering (DBE)

ROADWAY & DRAINAGE DESIGNRyan Hutson, P.E., P.S. - Lead

Dan Barnhart, P.E.

UTILITY COORDINATIONRyan Hutson, P.E., P.S.

MOT/TRAFFIC CONTROL/SIGNALDeb Weaver, P.E.

Jim Brenneman, P.E.Jason Watt, E.I.

BIDDING SERVICES

Ryan Hutson, P.E., P.S.

ENVIRONMENTAL

Kitty ButterworthLawhon & Associates, Inc.GIS

Rodney Saylor, GISP


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RYAN HUTSON, P.E., P.S. - PROJECT MANAGER

ProfessionalExperience

Mr. Hutson has nine years of solid experience in transportation design forroadway and bridge reconstruction/improvement projects throughout thestate. He is involved in the preparation of plan and profile design, assessmentdevelopment, and preparation of bid documents. Mr. Hutson has worked

extensively with ODOT and local specifications in various county and citymunicipalities.

Responsibilities

Mr. Hutsons responsibilities include design, design review, bid documentpreparation, and construction administration for a variety of roadway andbridge improvement projects. Numerous projects have included new roadwaydesign, roadway widening and resurfacing, bridge design, interchange designbikeway design, drainage studies and traffic control modifications.

Mr. Hutson's strengths include:

- Managing multiple engineers and technicians- Planning and executing project schedules- Preparing accurate calculations and cost estimates- Dedicated work ethic and responsiveness

RepresentativeProjects

Summit Road, Phase II Roadway Construction - City of Reynoldsburg Rosehill Road, Phase I Roadway Reconstruction - City of Reynoldsburg On Site Inspector on Taxiway Demolition - Toledo Express Airport HAM-75-10.10 Interstate Improvement Project - ODOT District 8

Lockbourne Road Sidewalk & Drainage Rehabilitation - City of Columbus S.R. 4 Bypass Widening - Butler County TID I-275/S.R. 450 Interchange Modification - Clermont County TID FRA-161-24.344 U-Turn Traffic Signal - ODOT District 6 CLE-125-0.40 Roadway Widening - ODOT District 8 HAM-75-0.30 Roadway Resurfacing - ODOT District 8 FRA-71-6.09 Single-Point Urban Interchange - City of Grove City DAR-Russ Road Roadway Widening - City of Greenville Cleveland/Schrock Intersection Improvements - City of Westerville CLA-Fairgrounds Entrance Modifications - Clark County Engineer Fields-Ertel Road Widening - Hamilton & Warren County Engineers

Blacklick Greenway, Phase 9 Bikeway Project - Columbus & FranklinCounty Metro Parks

Lyman Drive Storm Sewer Improvements - Erickson Development Group DEL-CR24-15.34 Bridge Replacement - ODOT District 6 CLA-72-8.35 Bridge Replacement - ODOT District 7 PRE-725-7.98 Bridge Replacement - ODOT District 8 CLT-24-1.59 Bridge Replacement - Montgomery County Engineer ALL-75-11.83 Bridge Rehabilitation - ODOT District 1

Education

B.S., Civil EngineeringThe Ohio State University, 2004

Continuing Education

ODOT- Right-of-Way Plan Development,

2006- Signing & Markings, 2010- Maintenance of Trafc, 2010

City of Columbus- ADA Curb Ramps Contractor

Training Course, 2010

PSMJ Project Manager TrainingCourse, 2012

Registrations

Professional Engineer- State of Ohio, 2009; #73913- State of Michigan, 2012; #59181- State of Illinois, 2012; #062064451- State of Florida, 2012; #74484- State of Indiana, 2012; #11200246- State of New York, 2012; #91114- State of Wisconsin, 2012; #42342- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,2012; #80160- Commonwealth of Kentucky 2012;#29170

Professional Surveyor, State ofOhio, 2012; #8586

Professional Associations

- Engineers Club of Columbus- American Society of Highway

Engineers


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JEFF HACKENBRACHT, P.E. - QA/QC


Mr. Hackenbracht has a strong background in design, engineering andconstruction project management of roadway and bridge projects. He hassuccessfully managed projects for ODOT and various municipalities withincentral Ohio including, the City of Columbus and the City of Reynoldsburg

Mr. Hackenbrachts attention to detail comes from his in-depth knowledgeof ODOT and city requirements. His communication throughout the projectdevelopment process has earned him high praise from pleased clients.

Responsibilities

Mr. Hackenbrachts responsibilities have included design, quality controlreview, bid document preparation, and construction administration for avariety of roadway and bridge improvement projects. Numerous projectshave included new roadway design, roadway widening and resurfacingADA compliance upgrades, bikeway design, pavement markings, design ofnew curbs, gutters, sidewalks, storm drainage, traffic signal upgrades, culvert

extensions, ditches, grading, design of median barriers and lighting design.

He develops and provides oversight on typical sections, horizontal andvertical alignment design, maintenance of traffic plans, traffic control, signingquantities, inlet spacing, and culvert analysis.


Summit Road, Phase II Roadway Construction - City of Reynoldsburg Blacklick Creek Greenway - Columbus & Franklin County Metro Parks Worthington-Galena Road - City of Westerville Inniswood Metro Gardens Bridge - Columbus & Franklin County Metro Parks

Langram Road/Bikeway Improvements - Ottawa County Engineer Olentangy Bikeway Project - City of Columbus Alum Creek Bikeway - City of Columbus Alum Creek Broad Street Underpass - City of Columbus East Orange Road Improvements - Delaware County Engineer Henderson Road Reconstruction - City of Columbus Ohio River Trails - City of Cincinnati Armleder Park Improvements - Hamilton County Park District U.S. 50 Connector - Ross County Engineer Morse Road Improvements - Franklin County Engineer Five Points Intersection Improvements - City of Upper Arlington

Fisher & Hague Road Improvements - Franklin County Engineer Hills-Miller Road Improvements - Delaware County Engineer WAR-73-8.07 - ODOT District 8 CLE-28-3.81 - ODOT District 8 Worley Road Improvements - Highland County Engineer Needmore Road Improvements - Montgomery County Engineer Old Troy Pike Phase VII Improvements - City of Huber Heights MUS-93-4.69 Connector - Muskingum County TID

EducationB.S., Civil EngineeringThe Ohio State University, 1985

ContinuingEducationFHWA- Stream Stability & Scour Analysis

at Highway Bridges

ODOT- Bridge Inspection Seminar- Right-of-Way Plan Development

Training Course- Signing & Markings, 2004- Maintenance of Traffic, 2005

ODNR- Stormwater Regulations &

National Pollution DischargeElimination System (NPDES)

AASHTO- Short Course: A Policy on

Geometric Design of Highways &Streets

Texas Engineering Extension Service- Safe Handling of Traffic in

Construction & MaintenanceSites

Other- Stormwater Management for

the 1990s: A Clean Water ActSeminar

RegistrationsProfessional Engineer, State ofOhio, 1992; #56364

ProfessionalAssociations

- American Society of CivilEngineers

- Engineers Club of Columbus


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DAN BARNHART, P.E. - PROJECT ENGINEER


Mr. Barnhart has extensive experience with project management, planning,and design of transportation improvement projects including roadways andhighways throughout the state.

ResponsibilitiesMr. Barnharts responsibilities include the design, design review, and biddocument preparation for a variety of roadway and bridge improvementprojects. Numerous projects have included new roadway design, roadwaywidening and resurfacing, roadway extensions, rail line additions, newdrainage systems, drainage structure rehabilitation and replacement, designof new curbs and gutters, sidewalks, right-of-way planning and utilitycoordination.


Knox Street Improvement - City of Westerville Worthington-Galena Road - City of Westerville Kennedy Connector - City of Cincinnati Beckett Road Improvements - Butler County Engineer S.R. 4 Bypass Widening - Butler County TID Blacklick Creek Greenway - Columbus & Franklin County Metro Parks Needmore Road Widening - Montgomery County Engineer MUS-93-4.69 Connector - Muskingum County TID GRE-35 Corridor Study - MVRPC HAM-75-10.10 Interstate Improvement Study - ODOT District 8 MAR-309-27.51/MRW-309-03.69 - ODOT District 6 South Old State Bike Path Study - Orange Township

East Orange Road Improvements - Delaware County Engineer MAD-CR14-0.00 - Madison County Engineer POR-14-13.39 Bridge Replacement - ODOT District 4 Henderson Road Reconstruction - City of Columbus

EducationB.S., Civil EngineeringPurdue University, 1995

ContinuingEducationODOT- Signing & Markings, 2005

- Maintenance of Traffic, 2005- Project Development Process

Training, 2005



PSMJ Project Manager TrainingCourse, 2005

Miscellaneous GEOPAK andMicroStation seminars andworkshops



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Ms. Weaver has more than 25 years of design experience, specializing intraffic engineering, including traffic impact analysis and signalization plansdesign, and preparation and review of plans, proposals and cost estimatesShe has worked extensively with ODOT specifications in various county and

city municipalities. Ms. Weavers experience with safety studies has includedcrash cause analyses, identification of improvement strategies for high-crashlocations, and compliance with ODOTs Safety Study Guidelines (TrafficEngineering Manual).

Responsibilities

Ms. Weaver is in charge of traffic control design, from studies and constructionarea maintenance of traffic to ongoing freeway operations to signage andsignaling. She completes traffic impact studies, capacity analyses, signalwarrants, spot speed analyses, and speed zone studies.


Maintenance of Traffic Summit Road, Phase II Roadway Construction - City of Reynoldsburg HAM-75-10.10 Interstate Improvement Study - ODOT District 8 SUM-8-0.63 - ODOT District 4 MAH-711-0.47 - ODOT District 4 Henderson Road Reconstruction - City of Columbus Summit Road, Phase II Roadway Construction - City of Reynoldsburg West Third Street Improvements - City of Trotwood CR25A Roadway Relocation - City of Tipp City 12th Street Intersection Improvements - Stark County TID 16th Street Intersection Improvements - City of Massillon Fire Station Signals - Jackson Township, Stark County Jackson High School Signal - Jackson Township, Stark County Bessemer Avenue - City of Kent Ohio River Trails - City of Cincinnati Red Bank Road & Bike/Hike Trails - City of Cincinnati Blacklick Creek Greenway - Columbus & Franklin County Metro Parks N. Main Street & Orion Road Realignment - Stark County Engineer West 117th Street Reconstruction - Cuyahoga County Engineer

Traffic Safety Studies 11th Street & State Avenue - City of Massillon

9th Street & Finefrock Road - City of Massillon Erie Street & Tremont Avenue - City of Massillon S.R. 172 ( Lincoln Way East) & 27th Street - City of Massillon S.R. 21 (Great Lakes) & Walnut Avenue - City of Massillon S.R. 172 (Lincoln Way East) & S.R. 241 (Wales Avenue) - City of Massillon Lake Avenue & S.R. 241 (Wales Avenue) - City of Massillon Hills & Dales Road & S.R. 241 (Wales Avenue) - City of Massillon

EducationB.S., Civil Engineering

The University of Akron, 1987

ContinuingEducation

Northwestern University Traffic

Institute Traffic Signal Workshop

ODOT Traffic Academy- Signing & Markings, 2004- Safety Studies, 2004- Maintenance of Traffic, 2005- Traffic Signals, 2005- Railroad Preempted Traffic

Signal Training, 2009




Professional Engineer, State of

Indiana, 2007; #PE10708568

ProfessionalAssociations- American Society of Highway

Engineers- International Association of

Traffic Engineers (ITE)

DEB WEAVER, P.E. - TRAFFIC ENGINEER


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Mr. Brennemans 30+ years of experience in trafc engineering, transportationplanning and roadway engineering encompass project development anddesign as well as policy making. His 27-year career with ODOT set the stagefor his current assignments at ME managing large transportation studies.

Mr. Brenneman retired from ODOTs Division of Engineering Policy wherehe advised the Deputy Director, coordinated the departments Design-Build,Value Engineering and consultant evaluation programs and also served as thedepartments bi-weekly spokesman to the State Controlling Board. He was thecentral ofce coordinator for several public-private partnerships including theplanning and construction of the Polaris Parkway and Easton interchanges inColumbus. Prior to these assignments, he managed the states Highway SafetyProgram for 10 years and served as statewide manager of Ohios pavementmarking and raised pavement marker programs.

ResponsibilitiesMr. Brenneman serves as project manager for major transportation planningstudies, using his skills to advance projects, meet budgets and schedules andcommunicate with clients as well as project stakeholders. Current projectsinclude interchange modication studies, planning studies, trafc impactstudies and safety studies for a variety of public- and private-sector clientsusing both ODOTs 14-Step PDP for major projects and 10-Step PDP for minorprojects.


Columbus Downtown Bikeway Connector - City of Columbus Blacklick Creek Greenway - Columbus & Franklin County Metro

Parks DEL-CR124 - Delaware County Engineer

East Orange Road - Delaware County Engineer HAM-75-10.10 (Thru the Valley) - ODOT District 8 U.S. 50 Gateway Study (Dearborn County, Ind.) - OKI BUT/WAR-75/63-6.77/0.00 IMS - ODOT District 8 MUS-93-4.69 Corridor Relocation Study - Muskingum County

Transportation Improvement District GRE-35 Corridor Study - Miami Valley Regional Planning

Commission

GRE-35/42 Feasibility Study - Miami Valley Regional PlanningCommission

Colerain Avenue Intersection Improvements Feasibility Study - City ofCincinnati

WAR-75-4.10 Interchange Concept Study - City of Middletown Transportation Thoroughfare Study - Village of Canal Winchester S.R. 4 Bypass Widening - Butler County TID Bluelick Road Safety Study - Allen County Engineer Portsmouth Bypass Study (SCI-823-0.00) - ODOT District 10

Education

B.S., Civil EngineeringThe Ohio State University, 1972

Continuing Education

ODOT- Interchange Justication Studies,

2004- Safety Studies, 2004- Project Development Process

Training, 2005

Northwestern UniversityTrafc Institute- Trafc Engineering Seminar- Highway Capacity Workshop- Geometric Design Workshop- Trafc Management of LandDevelopment- Legal Liability & the Highway

Professional

National Highway Institute- Highway Safety EngineeringStudies- Evaluation of Highway SafetyProjects- Transportation AlternativesDuring Highway Reconstruction- Trafc Signal Design- Safety Design & OperationalPractices- Value Engineering

Georgia Institute of Technology

- Short Course: Cost BenetAnalysis

American Society of CivilEngineers- Systems & Service Interchanges

in Urban & Suburban Areas


Professional Associations- Institute of Transportation

Engineers Ohio Section

JAMES E. BRENNEMAN, P.E. - TECHNICAL SUPPORT


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ADDED VALUE SERVICES



ADDED VALUE SERVICES

In addition to the services already described, our team offers the City the following added value services. Theextent to which each will be employed on the proposed project will depend on schedule and cost considerationsand ultimately the City's direction.

GISMAPPING

ME combines the power of a GIS with trained experts who can manipulate the software to create precise visualmapping that speaks more than a thousand words. The maps they produce can be used to display currentconditions at specific locations (such as a transportation corridor or a site to be developed), and to forecast/model future conditions based any number of variables (such as planned improvements or environmentalchanges). Our in-house GIS professional (one of less than 2,000 professionals in the world certified by the GISCertification Institute) is part of our proposed team for this project. He will be available to assist as little or asmuch as needed and as directed by the City.

LANDSCAPEARCHITECTURE

ME Companies has recently joined with IBI Group, a multi-disciplinary global leader with an extensive work

history in infrastructure improvements. IBI Groups award-winning landscape architecture practice integratesclient-driven collaboration with responsible environmental design. Our work ranges from local to regionalprojects, and includes urban and waterfront master plans. Our experience also encompasses urban parks, naturereserves, and large mixed-use projects as well as a variety of commercial, residential, institutional, place-makinghealthcare, transportation, and infrastructure developments.

Working together with clients, our holistic design strategy enhances project performance in key areas such assustainable site development, water efficiency and savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and habitatpreservation.

An example of this would be King Street Reconstruction for the

City of Kitchener, Ontario. IBI Group provided design and contractadministration services to the City of Kitchener to implement the firstphase of their City Centre District Streetscape Master Plan.

The project has created a premium downtown environment completewith improved pedestrian facilities, upgraded lighting, and distinctivestreet furnishings unique to the City Centre District.

This pioneering Ontario project boasts many innovative designfeatures: infiltration planters designed to promote groundwater recharge, low-profile curbs to improvepedestrian accessibility, and a flexible parking system that uses removable bollards to allow the city to respond

to the changing face of the downtown.

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