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Agenda

• Awareness/Approach to Project– Understanding the Scope of the Project– Identification of Unique Project Issues– Innovative Concepts

• Proposed Staffing– Quantity Proposed– Availability of Staff– Qualifications/Certifications of Staff– Quality/Experience on Similar Projects– Team’s Past Performance on Similar Projects

• Other Considerations– Communication Abilities– Commitment to Satisfy Department Needs

Awareness/Approach to ProjectUnderstanding the Scope

Project Description• FPN: 419706-1-62-01• US 98/US 441 @

Taylor Creek (Bridge No. 910054)

• Bascule Bridge Repair including Mechanical and Electrical Systems Rehabilitation, Structural Steel Painting, and Miscellaneous other improvements

DRMP Role – Full CCEI Services

• Contract Administration

• Inspection Services

• Materials Verification, Sampling & Testing

• Management Engineering Services

• Warranty Binder Preparation and Submittal

• Other Services – As Requested

Understanding and Approach

Project Objectives• Aesthetic Improvements• Electrical & Mechanical Improvements• Structural Improvements

Awareness/Approach to ProjectUnderstanding the Scope

• Aesthetic Improvements– Clean & Seal Bridge &

Control House Concrete Surfaces

– Control House Renovation• New Bridge Tender Control

Desk

• Replace Tile Flooring, Paint Interior Walls, and Install New Windows/Doors

Awareness/Approach to ProjectUnderstanding the Scope

Electrical/Mechanical Improvements

Span Motor

Brake System

Speed Reducer & Gear Train

Rack

Live Load Shoes

Electrical DisconnectsPinion Gear

•Limit Switches & Transducers

•New Control Console

•Electrical Cabinet Upgrades

•Trunnion Assembly

•Span Locks

Awareness/Approach to ProjectUnderstanding the Scope

Structural Improvements• Concrete Spall Repairs• Bridge Joint

Replacement• Slope Pavement

Repairs• Structural Steel

Painting

Awareness/Approach to ProjectUnderstanding the Scope

Senior Project Engineer,Mark E. Puckett, PE• Contract Administration• Water Management District

Certification • Final Estimate Certification• Offer of Final Payment • Day-to-Day Project Oversight• Contract Administration• Contract Negotiations• Claims Avoidance & Analysis • Working Closely with the

FDOT Project Manager

Experienced/Capable/Knowledgeable

• 25 Years Experience

• District 1 Employee or CEI Since 1986

• Project Administrator & Senior Project Engineer

• Contracts Administration

• Claims Avoidance/Negotiations

• District 1/FDOT Policy Procedures

• Bascule Bridge Rehabilitation

• Bridge Painting

• Final Estimates II

• Advanced MOT

• NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges

Awareness/Approach to ProjectUnderstanding the Scope

Project Administrator, Juan Calle• Preconstruction Meeting• Review QC Plan• Environmental Meeting• Weekly Progress Meetings• Verify and Approve Daily

Reports/SiteManager/LIMS• Contract Information Management• CPPR• Daily Interaction with Inspectors,

Contractor, Public and FDOT• Schedule Review• Prepare/Review Proposed Changes• Permits• Warranty Package• Working Closely with the FDOT

Project Manager

Experienced/Capable/Knowledgeable

• 37 Years Experience

•Bascule Bridge Rehabilitation

• Bridge Painting

• Final Estimates II

• SBCCI Building Inspector

Awareness/Approach to ProjectUnderstanding the Scope

Senior Inspector, Robert Eads• Inspection• Sampling and Testing• Material Verification (QPL &

Material Certfications)• Utilization of CPPR Process• SiteManager/LIMS• Monthly and Final Estimate

Quantity• Field Records• Warranty Verification

Experienced/Capable/Knowledgeable

• 33 Years Experience

• Inspection

• Materials Verification

• Monthly & Final Estimates

• Bascule Bridge Rehabilitation

• Drill Shaft Inspector

• ACI Level II

• Warranty Binder

Review/Verification/Submittal

Awareness/Approach to ProjectUnderstanding the Scope

Senior Inspector – Coatings,

Michael Gerber• Inspection• Sampling and Testing• Material Verification (QPL &

Material Certfications)• Utilization of CPPR Process• Warranty Verification

Experienced/Capable/Knowledgeable

• 29 Years Experience

• Inspection

• Materials Verification

• Monthly & Final Estimates

• Bridge Painting & Coatings Inspection

• SSPC – Bridge Coatings Inspector – Level I

• SSPC C3 Training for Deleading of Industrial

Structures

• NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges

Awareness/Approach to ProjectUnderstanding the Scope

Assistant Contract Support Specialist,

Kristin Allard • Review all Contract

Documents• Kickoff Meeting• Set up Estimate Files• LIMS/Sitemanager• Track Stockpiled Materials• RFI Log• Shop Drawing Log• Contract Time Tracking• Contract Changes• Final Plans & Estimate

Awareness/Approach to ProjectIdentification of Unique Project Issues

Weather-Proofing• Plans do not show drip-edge above windows • Drip-edge protects against water along

new window frames and steel column encasement

• Recommendation: Install drip-edge system

Drip Edge

Awareness/Approach to ProjectIdentification of Unique Project Issues

Exterior Column Finish• Plans do not specify window frame column finish• Two (2) 4x4x3/8 angles are to

be welded together to serve as the column

Awareness/Approach to ProjectIdentification of Unique Project Issues

Electrical Standards • Plans note the Scope of

Electrical Work requires system components in accordance with NEC requirements

• Control Level Electrical Floorplan shows new cabinet (CP-1) wall mounted beneath window (W1). Door may open within 3’ of the electrical cabinet. NEC code requires a 3’ clearance between a door and an electrical cabinet.

Awareness/Approach to ProjectIdentification of Unique Project Issues

Class 5 Finish• Plans show “typical” locations • Labeling inconsistent • Structure Design Manual recommends

detailing by outlining the entire area to receive Class 5 finish

Awareness/Approach to ProjectIdentification of Unique Project Issues

Slope Pavement Repairs • Plans show Filter Fabric installed vertically

along the back side of the sand cement riprap• Personal experience – place filter fabric around

sand cement riprap and under slope pavement • Structure Design Manual and Design Standards

require filter fabric wrapped around slope cement and placed under slope pavement

Awareness/Approach to ProjectIdentification of Unique Project Issues

Traffic Gates• Plans show locations of new traffic gates and foundations• No foundation details provided • Dimensions, Class of Concrete, and reimforcement details should be provided

Awareness/Approach to ProjectIdentification of Unique Project Issues

Machine Room Level Door Replacement• Not Identified to be Replaced• Installation of new MCC (7’6” x

5’ 0”), Span Drive Cabinet, & Span Drive Equipment will require access through these doors

• Based on field visit, existing doors may require replacement

Awareness/Approach to ProjectIdentification of Unique Project Issues

Replacement of Rack Bolts• Notes state “Assume half of

the existing amount of bolts for bid. “

• Need to replace may not be readily apparent.

• Each bolt should be reviewed.

Awareness/Approach to ProjectIdentification of Unique Project Issues

Anchor Bolt Removal & Installation

• Confirm Correct Installation– Alignment– Location– Depth– Epoxy

• Confirm Bolts Meet Technical Specification Requirements

– High-Strength Bolts– Stainless Steel

• Confirm Bolts Meet Pull-Out Strength Requirements

Awareness/Approach to ProjectInnovative Concepts

• Newforma Project Center• “Opportunity Matrix”• Pre-Operations Meetings• Technical Advisory

Committee – Ricky Langley- Rick Roberts - Robby Walker- Mike Beck- Al Ribas, A2

• Customized Quality Assurance Reviews

Proposed StaffingQuantity Proposed

Proposed StaffingAvailability of Staff

Name (Subconsultant) Available Date

Mark Puckett, PE Project Start - September 2012

Juan Calle (A2 Group) Project Start: September 2012

Robert “Bob” Eads Project Start - September 2012

Michael Gerber May 2012

Kristin Allard March 2012

Proposed StaffingQualifications/Certifications of Staff

*SSPC – Bridge Coatings Inspector – Level 1*SSPC C3 Supervisor/Competent Person Training for Deleading of Industrial Structures

Proposed StaffingQuality/Experience on Similar Projects

Proposed StaffingQuality/Experience on Similar Projects

• Span Balance – Contractor to provide Specialty Engineer

• Span Lock Reconditioning – Requires welding existing

Receiver Guide to new Strike Plate

– Shims may be required– Plans refers to Note 5 –

Not provided

• Span Drive Motors & Brake Motors - Contractor to weld top plate and pedestal. Verify proper alignment with couplers and locate new bolt holes

Proposed StaffingQuality/Experience on Similar Projects

• Lessons Learned – Overhead Lighting

Mounting Details– Presence of Asbestos or

Lead Based Paint – Florida Building Code

requirements related to window and door frame fasteners

Proposed StaffingQuality/Experience on Similar Projects

• Contractor Provided Bridge Operator

– Must have appropriate qualifications– Must be available upon signal with

required 2 hour notice– Must be on-site during Functional

Checkout and/or Operational Testing Period

• Contractor Traffic Control– Follow District One Lane Closure

Policy and Contract Plan Lane Closure Notes

– Follow Appropriate Standard index 600 series

– Follow “Quality Guidelines for Temporary Traffic Control Devices and Features” booklet

Proposed StaffingQuality/Experience on Similar Projects

District Structures MaintenanceOffice Coordination • Design Related Issues, RFI’s, • Shop Drawing Submittals• Manufacture Product Data • Warranty Review/Approval• Electrical/Mechanical Systems

Functional Checkout & Operational Testing

Proposed StaffingQuality/Experience on Similar Projects

Coast Guard Coordination • Vertical Clearance for Scaffold &

Containment Equipment • Drawbridge Operating Schedule

– Required to follow approved temporary drawbridge operating schedule

– Temporary Change - Anticipated less than 180 days, requires deviation approval letter and Notice of Deviation published in Federal Register

Proposed StaffingQuality/Experience on Similar Projects

Interaction with Local Stakeholders • Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail • Department of Environmental

Protection• South Florida Water

Management District• Okeechobee County• United States Army Corps of

Engineers

Proposed StaffingQuality/Experience on Similar Projects

Proposed StaffingTeam’s Past Performance on Similar Projects

• US 98 Brooks Bridge Painting – District 3 (Final 4.2)

• US 98 Pedestrian Bridge Painting – District 3 (Final 4.3)

• SR 173 Deck Sealing – District 3 (Final 4.3)

• SR 417 SEC Bridge Painting – Florida’s Turnpike (Final 4.0)

• US 17/92 Split Pair in Lake Alfred – District 1 (Final 3.5)

Other ConsiderationsCommunication Abilities

• Proper Communication Magnifies Opportunity for Success– FDOT – Contractor – Permitting Agencies – Local Entities– Develop Positive Relationships with the Project Stakeholders

• Communication Tools– “Opportunity Matrix”– Issue Tracking Log– Cell Phone / Radio/Digital Cameras– Wireless Laptops

• SiteManager• LIMS• Email

– CPPR– EDMS/Hummingbird– CSRS– FDOT Tracker– Road Watch– Most Important Tool – “Listen”

Other ConsiderationsOur Commitment to Satisfy Department Needs

• District One is DRMP CEI’s “Home District”– CEI Headquarters in Lakeland– CEI Staff Live & Work in District One– CEI Staff Participation - District One Training

• Thorough Understanding of Scope & Key Issues• Appropriate Quantity and Quality of Staff• Extensive Similar Project Experience • Required Qualifications

• DRMP IS READY FOR THIS PROJECT &

WE ARE COMMITTED TO YOU!