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January 16, 2017 Rob Allard, Village Manager Village of Pentwater 327 S. Hancock Street Pentwater, MI 49449 RE: Request for Qualifications Civil Engineering Services for Street Improvement Plan Dear Mr. Allard: The Village of Pentwater’s dedication to improving its community’s infrastructure and opportunities for its residents and seasonal visitors is impressive. It’s this dedication that makes your community a desirable spot to frequent. Fleis & VandenBrink (F&V) is excited to continue our relationship with you and help you deliver these important improvements to your community. Highlights of how we can successfully bring your street plan to reality include: EXPERIENCE WITH STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS Pavement rehabilitation, street and utility design and construction are something F&V excels at, and is one of our largest areas of specialty. We are MDOT prequalified in over 30 different categories and frequently provide road reconstruction and rehabilitation services to Cities, Townships, County Road Commissions and MDOT. In the past three years, two of our projects have won APAM/MDOT Asphalt Paving Awards of Excellence. FAMILIARITY WITH PENTWATER Our Program Manager, David Bluhm is a lifelong Pentwater resident and maintains a home in the Village. David is very attuned to the needs for street and utility improvements in the Village, and has the local knowledge critical to the success of such a highly visible, long term project. David’s personal commitment to Pentwater and this project will provide the Village with unparalleled access to F&V’s services and will only add to the very high likelihood of project success. Our Muskegon office has been working in nearby and similar communities in Oceana County for the past 20 years. Don DeVries, PE will provide Project Management oversight on the project. Don is the office manager of our Muskegon office and has worked on numerous projects with the Village, Oceana County Road Commission, and surrounding communities. His local knowledge of Pentwater and the surrounding area is highly valuable. EXPERIENCE WITH SIMILAR COMMUNITIES Our experience with resort and lakeside communities has given us a greater understanding of the unique challenges that increased summer populations bring and the sensitive economic climate that allows for a limited construction season. Our expertise shows us how to plan and design projects to properly stage and phase construction to avoid negative impact to local residents and businesses. We have successfully provided street and utility improvement projects to resort and lakeside communities such as Ludington, Hart, Norton Shores and Muskegon.

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REPEAT WORK AND RELATIONSHIPS Over 90% of our business comes from repeat clients. This has been accomplished by focusing on client needs and developing lasting relationships through trust with our clients. This commitment to relationships is demonstrated with the cities of Muskegon and Hart for over 15 years. GREAT TRACK RECORD IN OUR PROFESSIONAL DESIGNS Our construction costs change orders have averaged less than 1% of the as-bid costs. You’ll benefit from our quality designs, good communication and professional services that will keep your project on budget and schedule. Please contact us if you have any questions or comments regarding our qualifications, or to get started on this important street improvements program for the Village. Sincerely, FLEIS & VANDENBRINK Dave Bluhm, PE Don DeVries, PE Client Liaison Project Manager

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

A. Corporate Profile

B. Statement of Understanding

C. Selected Project Experience

D. Project Team

E. Professional Fees

F. References


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CORPORATE PROFILE

F&V was established in 1993 by two friends and civil engineers – Larry Fleis and Steve Vanden Brink. The firm currently boasts a staff of over 185 professionals who carry on the tradition Larry and Steve started of hiring good people, doing good work and having good client relationships. We build relationships by being good listeners, hearing your concerns and issues before starting a project. We also try to get a thorough understanding of your goals and critical success factors. Clients like our technical expertise, responsiveness and working relationship that puts them at ease. Working together on custom-fit solutions, we help deliver results and award-winning projects as promised – on time and on budget. Our team is made up of engineers, architects, water resource specialists, landscape architects, geologists, environmental scientists, surveyors, GIS specialists, inspectors, field technicians, construction managers, professional emergency managers, operations specialists, and administrative support.

AWARDS In the last three years, F&V has been recognized by our peers with the following awards: American Council of Engineering Companies –

MI Honorable Conceptor Award: Novel Measurement Process Pinpoints I&I for Removal.

American Council of Engineering Companies – MI Eminent Conceptor (Honorable Mention): Osceola Inn Survey & Demolition.

American Council of Engineering Companies – MI Eminent Conceptor (First Place) award for Engineering Excellence: West Bay County Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements.

American Council of Engineering Companies – MI Eminent Conceptor (First Place) award for Surveying Excellence: Kalamazoo River Bank Stabilization – Beating the Bluff.

The SE Michigan Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers recognized our shoreline restoration project in Marysville with the James L. Bliskey Quality of Life Project of the Year.

Asphalt Pavement Association of Michigan / MDOT – Award of Excellence: Genesee County Road Commission, Richfield Road.

The company has also been recognized with the following awards within the past few years: 2016 and 2015 West Michigan “101 Best &

Brightest Companies to Work For.” 2016 The Zweig White Letter “Hot Firm” #70 American Council of Engineering Companies –

MI “Firm of the Year.”


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SERVICES PROVIDED As clients’ projects develop, and needs and goals are identified, we work to deliver on our promises and have grown our expertise around the needs of our clients.

SERVICES PROVIDED: Architectural Design Brownfield Redevelopment Civil Engineering Construction Engineering, Inspection and

Testing Construction Management Demolition Management Electrical Engineering Emergency Management and Planning Energy and Sustainable Design Environmental Investigation and Remediation Environmental Property Assessment Grant and Financial Assistance Hydrogeological Land Acquisition Land Surveying Landscape Architecture Mass Flow Monitoring Municipal Engineering Operations and Technical Support Planning Process Mechanical Design Site Development Structural Engineering Traffic Engineering Wastewater Treatment Water Treatment



PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING & DESIGN SERVICES The core services provided by F&V are engineering and architecture. With a staff of over 180 people and many disciplines, we provide a wide array of services to help clients through a variety of projects. With municipal services representing close to 80% of all our business, municipal road and utility design is one of our areas of specialty. F&V has completed numerous LAP projects ranging from very complex MDOT LAP roadway, bridge and enhancement projects to less complicated resurfacing and log type projects. We are familiar with the process and aware of what details and paperwork are necessary to satisfy the LAP standards and provide our client their desired results in a completed project. We recently were on contract with MDOT to review LAP projects that other firms completed state-wide. We have attended or participated in numerous LAP GI’s alongside our clients. Our familiarity with these type of projects and using Surface Transportation Funds (STP), along with the FHWA rules and requirements for local agency improvements gives us a perspective on how we can approach certain items with the LAP. Looking out for our client’s interest, knowing the procedures for participating and non-participating work and what special provisions and MDOT details apply during the process will assist us in choosing the best fit solutions and repair methods for recommendation while side by side working with the City’s Engineering Department. In addition to our history of successful roadway projects, F&V’s experience and expertise in the municipal engineering field covers numerous other capacities. Our staff is well versed in the study, pre-planning, modeling and design of underground infrastructure utilities and have secured funding for our clients in most every grant and loan source available through the local, State and Federal agencies. In addition to long standing MDEQ programs such as DWRF and SRF, we have recently been very successful assisting our clients in the MDEQ Stormwater Asset Management and Wastewater (SAW) program. This other facet of our infrastructure design and municipal engineering capabilities have included water main and sanitary sewer replacement projects, Preliminary Design Reports (PDR), Capital Improvements Projects (CIP), studies, hydraulic and system modeling, HEC, HEC-RAS analyses, stormwater system modeling and Project Plan utility studies. Another component of F&V’s preliminary engineering and design projects include enhancement, streetscapes, landscape architecture, trails and parks and recreation projects. As many projects involve multiple disciplines, F&V offers a unique ability to perform these services in-house under one consulting firm. Example Preliminary Engineering and Design services we offer include:

Road Reconstruction Design Pavement Condition Assessment(PASER) Project Planning Grant Pursuit Program Applications Preliminary Design Reports (PDR) Infrastructure Studies Cost Analyses Hydraulic Modeling Water Reliability Studies (WRS) Site Investigations Building Condition Assessment Municipal Building Design Design Build Project Utility Studies & Project Plans Site Plan Reviews Safe Routes to School (SR2S)

Local Agency Program (LAP) Enhancement Projects Safety Funds Projects Park Improvements Recreation Facilities Trails & Pathways Water Main Improvements Sanitary Sewer Design Storm Water Design Water Tanks Detention/Retention Basins Treatment Facilities Pumping Stations Process Design Electrical Design and Lighting Signage and Pavement Marking Plans Mass Flow Monitoring



BIDDING Once the plans and specifications are issued for bidding, we will distribute the documents to the various plan rooms and interested contractors. Prospective bidders will be charged to cover the cost of preparing and printing the bid documents. We will maintain a plan holders list for use in issuing addendums as necessary.

CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING & INSPECTION SERVICES F&V’s construction inspection staff routinely provides field observation services for local, county and State infrastructure projects. Many certifications are required by MDOT to provide inspections, including such items as nuclear density testing, soils, concrete and asphalt testing. We oversee the public utility and pavement installation, soil erosion control, and storm water management. Quality Control is a focus of our inspectors. Internal training is held regularly to provide the mentoring and coaching needed for these projects. The fact that F&V has nearly 40 construction and survey vehicles tells how much construction activities F&V is involved with. Year after year, F&V has had excellent control of our project construction costs. Records show that our construction projects have averaged less than a 1% change between as-bid costs and final construction costs, prior to owner requested modifications. We are very proud of this record and feel this is accomplished by various techniques:

Good communication during design. We strive to get the client involved in the decisions through the entire design process. The final plans and specifications need to represent what the client requested during the design. Otherwise, changes will need to be made during construction which leads to increased costs and time delays.

Internal peer review. Internal quality assurance / quality control (QA/QC) reviews are completed at regular intervals throughout the design. An experienced and independent senior staff member provides the project team with someone who is watching out for project issues, such as design or potential constructability.

Timely communication during construction. There are very few projects that don’t have at least one surprise when you start digging holes around the older parts of the community. Starting with clear construction plans, specifications and contracts, we provide timely advice to keep your project moving forward.

Example Construction Engineering and Inspection services we offer include:

On-Site Inspection Resident Project Representation (RPR)

Office Technician Duties and Paperwork FieldBook and FieldManager Quality Assurance and Quality Control Material Testing Condition Assessment Asset Management Constructability Reviews MDEQ Dam Inspections Bridge NBIS Inspections Construction Staking and Layout

Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Reviews Ride Quality and Recommendations Municipal Utilities Inspection Earthwork and Site Inspections Troxler Nuclear Density Testing Gravel Pit Inspections Bridge Construction Inspection As-Built and Survey Post-Construction Soil Erosion Sedimentation Control

(SESC) Trained Stormwater Operators Local and MDOT LAP Road Inspection


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STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING The Village of Pentwater will be selecting a consulting engineer to provide design and construction engineering services and bidding assistance for implementation of the Village’s Street Improvement Plan (SIP). In November 2016, Village residents passed a bond proposal for the SIP. This proposal responds to the Village’s December 16, 2016 Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and provides Fleis & VandenBrink Engineers project team, project experience and proposed rate structure to meet the requirements of the RFQ. FUNDING AND SCHEDULE The Village bond proposal was approved by voters in November 2016 and will generate approximately $3.2 million for street improvements to both major and minor streets in the Village. Utility improvements are also anticipated and approximately $1m of water and sanitary improvements have been identified. Water and sanitary system improvements are expected to funded through Village utility funds. The SIP is anticipated to be a 5-year program. The Village is currently working with a bond counsel and it is expected the selected engineer will work jointly with the Village and bond counsel to identify and plan yearly project for the SIP program. It is understood that a limited amount of Federal Aid Funds are available for improvements to Park Street. The development of SIP projects should consider other sources of funding where available throughout the duration of the program. ANTICIPATED SCOPE OF SERVICES An engineering report prepared in January, 2015 provides detail on the current condition of Village streets in the form of pavement ratings. The report summarizes the street conditions and estimated overall cost for improvements and provides rough estimates of storm, sanitary and water system improvement costs associated with Village streets improvements. This report was presented to Village residents at workshop held in May 2016, ahead of the Village bond approval. The SIP proposes to address storm drainage improvements as well as water and sanitary system improvements where needed in conjunction with street improvements so that the most cost effective improvements are constructed. Enclosed storm drainage improvements proposed with the SIP should be planned and constructed with consideration of future street and drainage improvements where possible. Repair or reconstruction of deteriorated sidewalks in street improvement areas must also be considered. The scope of engineering services at the planning stage and during design and construction will vary but we anticipate that they will likely include the following:

Assist the Village with the prioritization and communication of street and utility improvements and planning for the 5-year SIP. This will include identifying recommended pavement improvement methods from field investigation and developing individual improvement pre-design cost estimates to be used in the planning of year by year street and utility projects. It may also be necessary to prepare and present details of the year by year plans to Village Council and committee’s as well as at public informational meetings on a periodic basis throughout the duration of the SIP.

Periodically update the street pavement ratings as a tool for ongoing planning of improvement projects.

Provide survey services for street and utility improvements, where needed for development of construction plans and details.

Geotechnical services; soil borings and/or pavement cores where pavement structure or soil conditions are unknown or suspect.

Develop construction plans, details and specifications as well as detailed estimates for yearly construction projects. It is expected that some street improvements can be completed without the development of details construction plans to be more cost efficient.

Secure permit where necessary. Provide bidding administration services and provide recommendations for contractor selection for

yearly SIP projects. Provide construction administration and on-site construction observation during project construction. Provide material testing services during construction.


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Provide project close-out and record drawings. Assistance with administration of funding that may be secured for SIP projects.

It is expected that initial meetings will be focused on the development and/or advancement of overall project planning for the 5-year SIP program as well as process and procedures to select, design, bid and construct yearly street and utility projects. It will be important to update the plan yearly to account for changing street conditions, ongoing efforts to assess utility condition information, available funding and the actual costs of yearly improvement projects. Communicating the recommendations of this planning process to Council, Committee’s and Village residents will critical to the program’s success.

PUBLIC OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT

To keep the Village and its residents informed of SIP program progress and to provide a vehicle for affected residents to provide input, F&V would consider the creation of a Project Portal that can be directly linked through the Village’s website to provide communication throughout the duration of the program and project construction. This portal is a vehicle to post interim documents, provide feedback and update program progress. F&V is versatile in the use of other social media tools to communicate with its clients and stakeholders. Facebook, Twitter postings can be effective communication tools for this type of study. F&V’s Marketing Department will be utilized to the assist the project team and Village Staff to enhance public outreach and engagement throughout the duration of the SIP program.


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SHAW STREET ENHANCEMENT – HOWARD CITY F&V provided design and construction services as well funding coordination for MDOT local agency program funded reconstruction of .6 mile segment of Shaw Street. Reconstruction includes widening, curbing and drainage improvements, including County Drain culvert replacement, through residential and commercial areas with multiple driveway access points with significant traffic control. Coordinated easement acquisition and funding application for MDOT Enhancement Grant to provide non-motorized facilities and lighting along this corridor. Services included preliminary plan and construction plan development, funding coordination, permit acquisition, bidding administration, construction management and inspection. This $985,000 project is currently under construction. MARS & MECHANIC STREET IMPROVEMENTS – BERRIEN SPRINGS F&V provided design and construction of approximately 1,500’ road reconstruction, watermain and storm sewer improvements. The project was needed due to aging infrastructure and to increase capacity of the utilities. The project construction cost was approximately $500,000 and was funded through the MDOT Local Agency Program. 36TH AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION – HUDSONVILLE F&V provided 0.45 miles of improvements along 36th Avenue, from M-121 RR crossing to Oak Street. We replaced 1,150 feet (0.21 miles) of 4-inch, 6-inch, and 8-inch water main placed in 1959 with 8-inch ductile iron water main, including replacement of 2 fire hydrants and 19 copper water services. Work also included permitting, HMA surface removal and 4-inch resurfacing, curb and gutter replacement, sidewalk improvements, ADA compliant ramps, placement of permanent pavement markings, slope restoration, and utilities coordination. We coordinated with Consumers Energy, DTE Energy, AT&T, Charter Communities and City of Hudsonville DPW. Project was completed in 2016 with a construction cost of $446,000. FOURTH WARD ROADS & UTILITIES UPGRADE – LUDINGTON F&V provided design and construction engineering services for the Fourth Ward roads and utilities updates project. The City had 7 roads (approximately 1.75 miles total) to reconstruct that included water and sewer improvements, sidewalk replacements and removal and replacement of water main, sanitary sewer main and storm sewer main enhancement. F&V provided survey, design and permitting of the projects, as well as obtaining soil borings for design. Traffic detours and staging of the road helped with the maintenance of traffic to the residences and businesses during design. The project was funded by MDOT Category F grant. Project was completed in 2016 with a construction cost of 402,100. MONA KAI WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT – NORTON SHORES F&V provided surveying, design engineering and construction engineering services for this watermain replacement project. The project included:

0.53 miles of watermain replacement, including new valves, fire hydrants, surface restoration and permitting assistance.

Constructed under part width road closures while maintaining traffic Project was completed in 2016 with a construction cost of $245,000.

DEAN STREET RECONSTRUCTION – CENTREVILLE F&V provided overall management for the reconstruction and rehabilitation for 3 blocks (1,300’) of Dean Street from W. Main to W. Railroad Street. Reconstruction work included full asphalt pavement replacement on roadway and intersections, concrete curb & gutter, storm sewers, parking areas serving the County Courthouse complex as well as sidewalks and ADA ramps. Curb repair/replacement and asphalt pavement mill/overlay. Services included preliminary plan and construction plan development, permit acquisition, bidding administration, construction management and inspection. The project was completed in 2015. BLUE STAR HIGHWAY RESURFACING - DOUGLAS F&V provided overall design management for MDOT local agency program funded resurfacing of .6-mile segment of Blue Star Highway, a major access point for the City of the Village of Douglas and City of Saugatuck. Work included widening for on-street bike lanes as well as pavement removal/replacement and drainage improvements. Services included preliminary plan and construction plan development, funding coordination, permit acquisition, bidding administration, construction management and inspection.



3RD AVENUE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS – PENTWATER F&V provided overall design and construction of storm sewer on Third Avenue from Sand Street to the High School to alleviate localized residential flooding. Project included culverts and pavement replacement. Services included preliminary plan and construction plan development, bidding administration, construction management and inspection. HIGHLAND DRIVE RESURFACING – HUDSONVILLE F&V provided design and construction of 0.50 miles of HMA road resurfacing along urban/commercial Highland Avenue, from Creekview Drive to 40th Avenue. Work included ADA compliant sidewalk improvements, curb and gutter, pavement markings, slope restoration, tree removals and traffic control. The project utilized MDOT and FHWA funding sources. The project was completed in 2015 with a construction cost of $332,000. WOODROW ROAD IMPROVEMENTS – OCEANA COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION F&V provided design engineering of 0.75-miles of residential roadway improvements that involved an existing gravel road that needed be widened along with ditching prior to paving. The project included construction testing, HMA surfacing, aggregate base, conditioning & shaping, drainage improvements and earthwork. Project was completed in 2015 with a construction cost of $100,000. CUTLER ROAD IMPROVEMENTS, PORTLAND F&V provided survey, design and construction engineering services for this road reconstruction project including water and sewer infrastructure improvements.

2,100 feet of road reconstruction, including curb and gutter, HMA paving, drainage, and sewer and water improvements.

F&V helped the City secure Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) funding.

Project was completed in 2015 with a construction cost of $706,000. GRAND HAVEN ROAD –NORTON SHORES F&V provided design and construction engineering services for this road reconstruction project. The project included:

1.01 mile of road reconstruction, including storm sewer, culverts, concrete curb & gutter, driveways, sidewalk, legal descriptions and easements acquisition work.

Constructed under part width road closures while maintaining traffic

Project was completed in 2014 with a construction cost of $1.05 million. 6TH STREET RESURFACING – SHELBY F&V provided design and construction engineering of a 1-mile section of residential road reconstruction. The project was an HMA coldmilling and resurfacing, pavement parking and restoration project. Drainage improvements, survey and construction testing were included. Project was completed in 2014. BRYANT ROAD – LUDINGTON F&V provided design and construction engineering services for this road reconstruction project. The project involved: 0.53 mi of hot mix asphalt cold milling and reconstruction, watermain,

sanitary and storm sewer, concrete curb and gutter, and pavement markings.

Obtaining watermain and sanitary sewer construction permits from the MDEQ.

Project was completed in 2014 with a construction cost of $778,000.



2013 STREET & UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS – BERRIEN SPRINGS F&V provided design and construction engineering services for this road and utility reconstruction project. The project involved:

7,800 feet of road reconstruction with a portion concrete curb and gutter and a portion HMA valley gutter

1,800 feet of storm sewer improvements 6,100 feet of 8 and 12-inch watermain replacement 7,200 feet of 8-, 10- and 12-inch sanitary sewer replacement

Project was completed in 2013 with an estimated construction cost of $1.8 million. ROAD & WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENTS – HESPERIA F&V provided design and construction engineering services for this road and municipal water improvement project. The project included:

17,000 feet of 8-inch and 885 feet of 12-inch watermain 160-feet of bore and jack 8-inch watermain under M-20 Water services, HMA paving, concrete sidewalk and driveway

restoration and surface restoration. Project was completed in 2012 for a construction cost of $1.18-million.

2011 STREET & UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS – BERRIEN SPRINGS F&V provided design and construction engineering services for this road and utility reconstruction project. The project involved:

9,500 feet of road reconstruction with a portion concrete curb and gutter and a portion HMA valley gutter

7,000 feet of storm sewer improvements including two new outfalls to the river

9,500 feet of 8 and 12-inch watermain replacement 8,500 feet of 8 and 10-inch sanitary sewer replacement and related

work. Project was completed in 2011 on budget for a construction cost of $2.8 million. MICHIGAN & MACLAREN IMPROVEMENTS – HESPERIA F&V assisted the Village with an MEDC grant application for street and streetscape improvements.

F&V provided the survey, design, permitting, bidding and construction engineering and grant administration services for the 1.2 mile street improvements.

The project included total street reconstruction including storm sewer upgrades, new curb and gutter, sidewalk, crosswalks, pavement markings and landscaping improvements.

Project was completed in 2010 for an approximate construction cost of $504,000. MAIN ST. ROAD RECONSTRUCTION – BERRIEN SPRINGS F&V provided design and construction engineering services for this road and municipal utility improvements project on Main Street from Mars to Hamilton Street. The project included:

1,185 feet of 8-inch watermain on Main Street from Mars Street to Hamilton Street.

1,010 feet of 8 inch sanitary sewer in Main Street from Mars Street to Hamilton Street.

Project was completed in 2010 with an estimated construction cost of $435,000.


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PROJECT TEAM A diverse professional team is required to help the Village properly plan, design and construct street and utility improvements. Our team has decades of experience and team leadership excels at the critical communication elements necessary for program success.

DAVID BLUHM, PE │CLIENT LIAISON/PROGRAM MANAGER

Program development and implementation will be led by David Bluhm, PE. David has over 30 years of engineering experience roadway planning, design and construction. A native of Pentwater, David has a vested interest in this program and his community. He understands the Village and its infrastructure needs and as a local resident has a “pulse” on the community. David will be the main point of contact for the Village staff, Council, committee’s and Village residents throughout the 5-year program. David will provide Quality Assurance/Quality Control for all project design work during the program.

DON DEVRIES, PE │PROJECT MANAGER

Our project design/construction team will be led by Don DeVries, PE, who over the course of his 25+ years of engineering experience, has lead countless roadway and utility improvement and rehabilitation projects to completion. Don has significant project experience with all current street pavement rehabilitation methods as well as street reconstruction, enclosed storm drainage and culvert, water main and sanitary sewer improvements. Don will lead design development and project construction.

MICHAEL MATTZELA, PE │DESIGN ENGINEER

Michael has over 15 years of civil engineering experience. Mike has had design engineer responsibilities for various street, drainage and utility projects. He has also provided bidding and construction administration on numerous street and utility projects. Mike will serve as lead design engineer and will provide overall construction administration services.

DANELL SMITH │PROJECT ENGINEER

Danell has nearly five years of civil engineering experience. Her experience lies in infrastructure and transportation design for MDOT and municipal and private clients. As project engineer, Danell will be responsible for the production of construction plans and specifications for the program.

JIM VANDYKE │LEAD SURVEY TECHNICIAN

Jim has nearly 25 years of surveying experience. He will use state of the art technology to perform field measurements or construction layout as directed to accomplish project intent in the most efficient way possible.

Resumes are provided on the following pages.

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DAVID W. BLUHM, PE CLIENT LIAISON /

PROGRAM MANAGER

Education Master of Business Administration Oakland University, 1991 BS Civil Engineering Michigan State University, 1984

Registrations Professional Engineer Michigan (No.

6201036018) Wisconsin (No. 40724-6)

Professional Organizations Michigan, Wisconsin &

National Society of Professional Engineers

Experience Summary David has nearly 30 years of experience as a civil engineer and brings a diverse range of expertise and creativity to any project he undertakes. He has represented large metropolitan and small rural communities with the planning, design and implementation of a diverse range of infrastructure projects. He has managed projects of varying size and complexity and has developed the communication skills necessary to articulate complex technical project issues to Council, Boards, Commissions, in public forums and to project stakeholders to achieve project success at all levels.

Major Areas of Expertise Infrastructure Planning, Development and Implementation. Utilities, Roadways

and Non-Motorized Transportation Facilities. Capital Improvements Planning. Design and Construction Management. USDA Rural Development, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and

DEQ/DNR Funding Programs and Grant Administration. MDOT Local Agency Projects. Utility Rate Structure, Special Assessment District Development and Municipal

Ordinance Development.

Project Experience Shaw Street Reconstruction – Howard City Project Manager responsible for overall design management for MDOT local agency program funded reconstruction of .6 mile segment of Shaw Street. Reconstruction includes widening, curbing and drainage improvements, including County Drain culvert replacement, through residential and commercial areas with multiple driveway access points with significant traffic control. Coordinated easement acquisition and funding application for MDOT Enhancement Grant to provide non-motorized facilities and lighting along this corridor. Services included preliminary plan and construction plan development, funding coordination, permit acquisition, bidding administration, construction management and inspection.

Dean Street Reconstruction – Centreville Project Manager responsible for overall management for the reconstruction and rehabilitation for 3 blocks (1,300’) of Dean Street from W. Main to W. Railroad Street. Reconstruction work included full asphalt pavement replacement on roadway and intersections, concrete curb & gutter, storm sewers, parking areas serving the County Courthouse complex as well as sidewalks and ADA ramps. Curb repair/replacement and asphalt pavement mill/overlay. Services included preliminary plan and construction plan development, permit acquisition, bidding administration, construction management and inspection.

Blue Star Highway Resurfacing –Douglas Project Manager responsible for overall design management for MDOT local agency program funded resurfacing of .6-mile segment of Blue Star Highway, a major access point for the City of the Village of Douglas and City of Saugatuck. Work included widening for on-street bike lanes as well as pavement removal/replacement and drainage improvements. Services included preliminary plan and construction plan development, funding coordination, permit acquisition, bidding administration, construction management and inspection.

3rd Avenue Drainage Improvements – Pentwater Project Manager responsible for overall design and construction of storm sewer on Third Avenue from Sand Street to the High School to alleviate localized residential flooding. Project included culverts and pavement replacement. Services included preliminary plan and construction plan development, bidding administration, construction management and inspection. 6TH Street Resurfacing – Village of Shelby Project Manager responsible for providing the design and construction on this coldmilling and resurfacing project in Shelby. The project involved 1 mile of HMA coldmilling and resurfacing, pavement markings and restoration.

2_DeVries D 2017

DON DEVRIES, PE PROJECT MANAGER SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Education BS Civil Engineering, Calvin College, 1989

Registration Professional Engineer Michigan (No.

6201039621)

Professional Affiliations American Society of Civil

Engineers American Water Works

Association

Experience Summary Don is involved in the study, design and construction engineering of streets, sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water main, sidewalks and bike path systems. He has over 25 years of experience as a Project Engineer/Manager in various civil engineering projects. He has completed many water and sewer feasibility studies, developed Water System Reliability Study and Master Plans for communities and designed many elevated water towers. He has assisted in the design, permitting and construction of various site design and infrastructure systems, as well as construction inspection, compaction testing and surveying.

Major Areas of Expertise Inflow and infiltration studies for municipal wastewater systems MDOT and local agency design and construction of roads, storm drainage and

streetscapes Preparing and administering numerous grant and financial assistant

applications Sewer system plans and specification and construction administration Site Plan Design Water reliability studies and storage tank design Water system plans and specification and construction administration

Certifications/Training MDEQ Stormwater Technician MDOT Office Technician Course NPDES Storm water Regulations in Michigan seminar, Michigan Department

of Natural Resources OSHA 40-Hour Health and Safety Training for Hazardous Materials

Operations, plus 8-hour Annual Updates Pavement Management and RoadSoft 4.5 Software Training Purdue University Industrial Waste Conference Techpro Pump and Seal School Troxler Certified Water Tank Design, Construction and Maintenance

Project Experience 36th Avenue Reconstruction – Hudsonville Project Manager for the 0.45 miles of 36th Avenue reconstruction improvements. Improvements also included replacement of watermain, fire hydrants and curb and gutter. Fourth Ward Roads & Utilities Upgrade – Ludington Project Manager for the design, survey, permitting, construction engineering services of the Fourth Ward roads and utilities updates project. Reconstruction of the 1.75 miles of road included water and sewer improvements, sidewalk replacements and removal and replacement of water main, sanitary sewer main and storm sewer main enhancement. Mona Kai Watermain Replacement – Norton Shores Project Manager responsible for the replacement of 2,500 feet of existing 6-inch and 8-inch watermain with 8-inch ductile iron watermain in corrosive soils along Mona Kai Boulevard. Highland Drive Resurfacing – Hudsonville Project Manager during the design and construction for 0.50 miles of Highland Drive road resurfacing. Work included ADA compliant sidewalk improvements, curb and gutter, pavement markings, slope restoration, tree removals and traffic control. The

project utilized MDOT and FHWA funding sources.

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MICHAEL MATTZELA, PE DESIGN ENGINEER

Education BS in Civil Engineering, Michigan Technological University

Registrations Professional Engineer Michigan – 6201052900 Oregon – 89516PE

Certifications/Training MDOT Intro to Roadway

Design / Safety MDOT Advanced Roadway

Design/Safety MDOT Pavement Design MDOT Highway Sight

Distance GEOPAK Road for MDOT

Consultants E3 Synergy

Experience Summary Michael has been a professional engineer for over 15 years. He is involved in the study, design and construction engineering of streets, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water main, and sidewalks. He has experience as a Project Engineer/Manager in various civil engineering projects. He has worked, designed and managed projects for MDOT and local counties and municipalities. He has assisted in the design, permitting and construction of various site design and infrastructure systems, as well as construction inspection, compaction testing and surveying.

Major Areas of Expertise Bridge Design

MDOT and local agency design and construction of roads, storm drainage and streetscapes

Water and Sewer system plans and specification and construction administration Preparing and administering numerous grant and financial assistant

applications

Site Plan Design

Project Experience Fourth Ward Road and Utilities Improvements – Ludington Project Engineer responsible for the design of approximately of 8000 feet of 12” water main and 3000 feet of 8” water main, including new services and fire hydrants. Project also included 9000 feet of sanitary sewer with new lateral services. Project included the reconstruction of seven different streets in the city of Ludington. Project was constructed in three stages with various traffic configurations to maintain traffic during construction.

Mona Kai Water Main Replacement – Norton Shores Project Engineer responsible for the replacement of 2,500 feet of existing 6-inch and 8-inch water main with 8-inch ductile iron water main in contaminated soils along Mona Kai Boulevard in the city of Norton Shores.

Woodrow Road Improvements – Oceana County Road Commission Project Engineer responsible for design of 0.75-miles of residential roadway improvements that involved an existing gravel road that needed be widened along with ditching prior to paving. The project included construction testing, HMA surfacing, aggregate base, conditioning & shaping, drainage improvements and earthwork.

West Shaw Street Design Engineering – Howard City Project Engineer responsible for the design of West Shaw Street reconstruction to MDOT design standards. The project replaced 2000 feet of 4” water main with 8” ductile iron water main. The project extended from Ensley Road to the west Village limits and also included concrete curb and gutter and storm water design. Comfort Drive Resurface & Landscape Enhancement – Hart Project Engineer responsible for the design of 1,600 foot-long resurfacing project that included coldmilling and resurfacing; sidewalk, curb & gutter and storm sewer additions; and drainage improvements. US-10, 175th Ave to 110th Ave – Michigan Department of Transportation Project Engineer responsible for cold milling and placing 2 new courses of HMA over the existing composite pavement as well as adding 1.8 miles of Passing Relief Lanes (PRL) to both sides of the road, joint repair, and drainage improvements. North First Street – West Branch Project Engineer responsible for design of reconstruction of a city street that involved storm sewer design, profile improvements, concrete curb and gutter and HMA surfacing.

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DANELL SMITH, EIT PROJECT ENGINEER

Education Bachelor of Science: Civil Engineering, Michigan State University

Certifications/Training Engineer In Training

(2016) AutoCAD

Synchro

Professional Affiliations Michigan State

University- Society of Women Engineers

Michigan State University- Engineers Without Borders

Experience Summary Danell has nearly five years of civil engineering experience. Her experience lies in infrastructure and transportation design for MDOT and municipal and private clients.

Major Areas of Expertise Transportation Design Wastewater Collection and Analyses Stormwater Management and Design

Project Experience Battle Creek Area Sewer – Pennfield Township Engineer in training for the Battle Creek Area wastewater system alternatives feasibility study. Water Well and Radio Based SCADA System – KLSWA Engineer in training for the design of two VFC water wells in preparation of the Client taking the ground storage tank out of service while it is being repaired. Market Street Pump Station – Sturgis Engineer in training for the design of a new pump station and forcemain to replace the existing at the Market Street Pump Station. Mercy Health Civil / Site – Mercy Health Partners, Muskegon Engineer in training during the survey, site design and traffic engineering services for a $271 million, 267-bed medical center after Mercy Health Systems consolidation. Shared-use Path – Hudsonville Project Engineer for the design of 0.33 miles of shared-use path. Design included mobilization, signage and slope restoration. Past Experience Transportation Work – Various Locations Engineer in training providing Design, quantity calculation, and cost estimation for road and freeway rehabilitation projects, and assisting in field surveying for several projects: Traverse City Division Street PEL Taylor TSC Non-Freeway Signing I-94/ 40th Street Interchange Reconstruction M-72 Roundabouts Construction M-115 Rehabilitation Grand Rapids Silver Line BRT US-131 Joint Repair M-37 Culvert Replacement

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JIM VANDYKE LEAD SURVEY

TECHNICIAN

Education Technical Courses Grand Rapids Community College, 1995

Certifications/Training Troxler Hazwoper NASSCP C3

(Manhole/Pipeline)

Experience Summary Jim is a Survey Crew Chief with the responsibility for day-to-day field activities in boundary and topographical surveys. Jim has 23 years’ experience in survey services utilizing road design and construction projects.

Major Areas of Expertise Boundary GIS and Topographic survey Large control network survey (horizontal and vertical) Reviewing and interpreting property base control (parcel) maps Hydrographic / Hydraulic surveys

Project Experience Fourth Ward Roads & Utilities Upgrade – Ludington Lead Survey Technician for the design, survey, permitting, construction engineering services of the Fourth Ward roads and utilities updates project. Reconstruction of the 1.75 miles of road included water and sewer improvements, sidewalk replacements and removal and replacement of water main, sanitary sewer main and storm sewer main enhancement. Mona Kai Watermain Replacement – Norton Shores Lead Survey Technician responsible for the replacement of 2,500 feet of existing 6-inch and 8-inch watermain with 8-inch ductile iron watermain in corrosive soils along Mona Kai Boulevard. 3rd Avenue Drainage Improvements – Pentwater Survey Crew Chief for the design and construction of storm sewer on Third Avenue from Sand Street to the High School to alleviate localized residential flooding. Project included culverts and pavement replacement. Services included preliminary plan and construction plan development, bidding administration, construction management and inspection. Oak Street Bridge – Hudsonville Lead Survey Technician for the design and construction engineering of the Oak Street Bridge replacement. Bridge Street Bridge Improvements – Lyons Lead Survey Technician for the design engineering and construction engineering for Bridge Street bridge improvements over the Grand River. E. West Street Reconstruction – Sturgis Lead Survey Technician for the reconstruction of 0.50 miles of E. West Street. Provided design, survey, permitting and construction for the road. Work included watermain replacement, storm sewer improvements and sidewalk improvements, including the addition of ADA-accessible ramps. Washington Street Resurface and Watermain Repairs – Sheridan Survey Crew Chief during the design engineering of 0.50 miles of Main Street (M-66). Design included narrowing roadway from Pearl Lake Drive to Main Street to eliminate most of the parking on the south side of the Street; add curb and gutter with drainage improvements; sidewalk replacement; replacement watermain due to ongoing maintenance issues; and new catch basins. Project was designed to MDOT Local Agency Program standards. Woodrow Road Improvements – Oceana County Road Commission Survey Crew Chief responsible for design of 0.75-miles of residential roadway improvements that involved an existing gravel road that needed be widened along with ditching prior to paving. The project included construction testing, HMA surfacing, aggregate base, conditioning & shaping, drainage improvements and earthwork.


e_P12542 Pentwater - Prof Fees

PROFESSIONAL FEES F&V current billing rate schedule for key project team members for the Village of Pentwater Street Improvement Plan are listed below. Other staff may be involved in project development from time to time and billing rate ranges for these staff categories are also listed as well as rates for field equipment that may be needed during project implementation. We will utilize a mix of younger and more experienced staff to provide you with the lowest effective billing rate to efficiently and professionally accomplish development and implementation of SIP projects.

Classification Rate

David Bluhm, PE $120

Don DeVries, PE $120

Michael Mattzela, PE $112

Danell Smith $84

Jim VanDyke $99

Rates are typically adjusted annually in April.

Classification Rate Range

Engineer, Engineer EIT, Geologist, Landscape Architect, Sr. Technician

$84 - $112

Survey Crew Chief, Sr. CAD Technician

$84 - $112

Technician, CAD Technician, Survey Technician

$68 - $99

Project Assistant, Field Assistant, Admin

$56 - $84

Rates are typically adjusted annually in April.

Classification Rate

Survey & Construction Observation Equipment Survey Total Station $30 per day

Leica Global Positioning System (GPS)

$300 per day

Robotic Survey System $175 per day

Troxler (Nuclear Density) $60 per day

Concrete Testing $35 per day

Vehicles Trucks (light duty) Construction Observation / Survey

$15 per day + $0.54 per mile


Trucks (4x4) Construction Observation / Survey


Autos & Vans $10 per day + $0.54 per

mile


f_P12542 Pentwater - Refs

REFERENCES CITY OF HUDSONVILLE Patrick Waterman P: 616.669.0200 x141 E: [email protected]

CITY OF LUDINGTON John Shay P: 231.845.6237 E: [email protected]

CITY OF NORTON SHORES Anthony Chandler P: 231.798.4391 E: [email protected]

VILLAGE OF BERRIEN SPRINGS Bill Dustin P: 616.473.6261 E: [email protected]

VILLAGE OF HESPERIA Lou Nemastil P: 231.854.6205 E: [email protected]

VILLAGE OF HOWARD CITY Mike Scott P: 231.937.4311 x6 E: [email protected]

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