indot proposal for: bridge project development services

April 26, 2016

RFP No. 1604, Item No. 6

Bridge Project Development Services - Three Bridges in Marshall and Fulton Counties

The Parsons Team is pleased to submit this letter of interest for RFP 1604, Item No. 6, for Bridge Project Development Services in the LaPorte District.

Experienced Project Manager

Kyle Muellner, PE will be our Project Manager, and he will also lead the Parsons Team. Kyle is a proven project manager who has managed projects of all sizes and complexities throughout

the state. Recently, he has delivered the I-65 NB to I-70 WB fl yover bridges Design/Build which

won the ACEC Honor award. On this project, Kyle developed details to eliminate a fracture critical pin connection, which gives him the knowledge and experience to take on the SR 6 pin connection.

Project Approach

Each project we deliver is unique and needs to be developed as such. There is no one-size-fi ts-all solution if you want on-time, cost-eff ective, and practical results. Our approach articulates exactly

how we intend to defi ne the project, develop the solution, and deliver the results.

Team Qualifi cations and Quality Standards

The Parsons Team has all the necessary qualifi cations to deliver all bridges on this project. Our team possesses the full spectrum of prequalifi cations, in all categories required. We have proven time and time again that we can deliver for INDOT throughout the state. We bring a can-do attitude and apply our high-quality standards to every project. At Parsons, an ISO 9001:2008 certifi ed fi rm, quality is a core value that is never sacrifi ced for any reason.

Team Capacity

Our team has the capacity to deliver this project and we have staff available to work immediately on this assignment, as shown in our staffi ng chart on page 4.

We have enjoyed working with the LaPorte District in the past and look forward to delivering these projects.

Sincerely,

Dave Ayala, PE Kyle Muellner, PEPrincipal-In-Charge Project Manager

PRIMARY OFFICE

Parsons, 101 West Ohio, Suite 2121,Indianapolis, IN 46204

Ph: 317.616.1000Fx: 317.616.1033

AUTHORIZED NEGOTIATOR

Dave Ayala, PE Principal-In-Charge

Ph: 317.616.1006Cell: 317.503.9217

Email: [email protected]

FIRM (PERCENT OF WORK) PREQUALIFICATION CATEGORY

Parsons Transportation Group (94%) 5.2, 5.6, 9.1

Parsons, Cunningham, & Shartle, Inc. (DBE) (3%) 6.1

Earth Exploration, Inc. (3%) 7.1

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RFP: 1604 No. 6

Proposal For: Bridge Project Development Services - Three Projects in Marshall and Fulton Counties

Delivering for INDOT — Proof is in the Numbers

Proven Project

Manager

100+ 25%

5Mos

200+

1st

Unique Qualifi cations

& Innovative Delivery

Innovation that Saves

INDOT Time & Cost

Team Capacity

for Added Value

Project Manager, Kyle Muellner, has contributed

to more than 100 bridge rehabilitation and

replacement projects throughout Indiana

including recent On-Calls for Central Offi ce and the

Crawfordsville District.

Parsons delivered Indiana’s fi rst Public

Private Partnership (P3) procurement for the ORB

East End Project.

Parsons’ $128 million segment of Accelerate

465 was INDOT’s fi rst A+B+C or D Contract answered the age old

dispute of multiple smaller dollar contracts versus one

big dollar contract.

Parsons is currently preparing contract bid documents for INDOT’s

fi rst Best Value Fixed Price Design Build

Procurement.

Parsons was the fi rst transportation engineering fi rm to

receive ISO 9001:2008 Certifi cation in

Quality Management.

Through innovative and practical design solutions we were able to save INDOT an average of 25% of the

construction budget on US 50 North Vernon Bypass, I-69 ATL,

US 41 Pavement Rehab and I-64 ATL.

Utilizing the LaPorte District

On-Call Contract, Parsons provided the

horsepower to deliver the Final Tracings for the I-94

over Beam Street project in 5 months from NTP.

The Parsons Team has over 200

transportation professionals with

direct INDOT experience to handle any assignment

providing INDOT maximum fl exibility.

Parsons is pleased to announce that it has been named by the Ethisphere Institute—an independent center of research promoting best practices in corporate ethics and governance—as a 2016 World’s Most Ethical

Company®. This designation recognizes Parsons—for the seventh consecutive year—for continuing to raise the bar on ethical leadership and corporate behavior.

Parsons is a leader in transportation design and is historically ranked, by Engineering News-Record (ENR), among

the top 10 fi rms nationwide in transportation, design-build, and program management. Under one roof, we provide unmatched capabilities in design and environmental process management—both keys to

the successful delivery of projects of all types. We provide global reach with a local touch.

Parsons’ Indiana headquarters is based out of Indianapolis. Our Indianapolis offi ce has been successfully completing projects throughout the state for more than 20 years. We have a proven track record of success on diffi cult, fast-track projects and conventional smaller projects.

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Project Manager | Kyle Muellner, PE

Kyle Muellner will be the Project Manager and the primary point of contact for INDOT. He will be available to INDOT at any time. Upon receipt of each assignment, Kyle will assess the assignment’s scope and technical requirements and will select the appropriate design team to complete the assignment.

Kyle has 16 years of experience in the management, design, and inspection of bridge structures in Indiana, including more than 100 bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects. His transportation experience also includes Design-Build, railroad coordination, contract document and plan preparation, specifi cation writing, cost estimating, preliminary engineering, and forensic assessment.

Kyle has managed or served as bridge lead on some of Indiana’s largest and most complex transportation projects, such as the I-69 Best Value Design-Build in Noblesville, the I-65/I-70 Flyover Ramps Fast-Track Design-Build, the new US 31 bypass in Kokomo, and Super 70 Design-Build.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE AND PROVEN TRACK RECORD

• Bridge Rehabilitation - Delivered items to INDOT districts and central offi ce, including:

− Bridge Task Leader for the $85 million Best Value Design-Build I-69 Hamilton/Madison County Added Travel Lane/Bridge Widening project for Central Offi ce.

− Subconsultant Project Manager for Concrete Arch repair and deck replacement on U.S.231 over Jones Creek for the Crawfordsville District.

− Deck and Pin-Hinge Replacements of the I-65NB to I-70WB ramp bridges in downtown Indianapolis for Central Offi ce.

− Thin Deck Overlay on SR 327 Arch over Pigeon Creek in Fort Wayne District − I-69 over Wabash River including Hoan Bridge Detail Weld Peening in Fort

Wayne District. • Design-Build Front End -

− Fast-track Design-Build delivered in two months. Yoder Road over I-69 superstructure replacement for Central Offi ce.

• Historic Truss Rehabilitation - As Bridge Project Manager, coordinated and developed contract documents for two LPA trusses carrying Rangeline Road over Wabash River in Huntington, Fort Wayne District.

• New Freeway Alignment - As the subconsultant bridge lead, delivered two jointless bridges at 800 and 810 feet long, in design-bid-build packaging, with a bridge construction cost of $7 million.

MANAGEMENT APPROACHKyle has a proven track record with INDOT for delivering projects on schedule and under budget. His hands-on management approach includes the following fi ve key elements:

Responsiveness. The Parsons Team will be an extension of INDOT staff and will work together with you to customize our approach to each assignment based on its unique requirements.

Communication. Upon each project assignment, Kyle will develop a written Project Management Plan that specifi es the assignment of responsibility, project objectives, information fl ow, schedules, client

review and approval, change procedures, and other project-specifi c items. Kyle will make sure that all project meetings and key decisions are documented properly and will keep in constant communication with INDOT’s project manager.

Cost Containment. Using a very detailed approach to cost containment, the Parsons Team will use a variety of estimating tools to make certain that we are designing within the established construction budget. Our

team is committed to continuously evaluating practical design philosophies to reduce construction costs.

Schedule. Kyle understands the importance of meeting the deliverable dates that tie into INDOT’s letting plans and capital program. Our key staff is available, and Parsons has the depth of resources to ensure that

we will meet the required milestones of the project assigned.

Quality. Parsons’ rigorous corporate quality assurance program is fully certifi ed to be in compliance with ISO 9001:2008. Kyle will ensure that these procedures are followed by verifying that each deliverable

contains no incongruities and conforms to INDOT requirements, sound engineering practice, and professional standards in order to achieve the best quality of services possible.

FIRM NAME: Parsons

EDUCATION: BS, Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota, 2000

LICENSES: PE: IN, OH

CERTIFICATIONS: INDOT Certifi ed Bridge Inspection Team Leader

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LEGENDParsons (P)

Parsons, Cunningham, & Shartle, Inc. (DBE) (PCS)

Earth Exploration, Inc. (EEI)

Capacity to DeliverOur Project Manager, Kyle Muellner will be completely available to INDOT and will pull from the pool of resources of the Parsons Team, which is loaded with 204 transportation professionals with INDOT experience. Between our local and nationwide expertise Parsons has the capacity and ability to deliver this project successfully on your schedule.

ADDED VALUE TO INDOTShould the need arise for services outside of the required prequalifi cation categories identifi ed in the RFP, the Parsons

Team is prequalifi ed in 28 additional prequalifi cation categories creating ADDED VALUE TO INDOT.

The Parsons Team is also prequalifi ed in these areas;

1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 5.1, 5.3, 5.4, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9,

5.11, 5.12, 8.2, 9.2, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 12.6, 12.7,

13.1, 14.1, 14.2, 14.4, 14.5, 15.1

PARSONS TEAM

200+TRANSPORTATION PROFESSIONALS WITH INDOT EXPERIENCE

3,000 TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS NATIONWIDE

NATIONAL EXPERTISE

PROJECT MANAGERKyle Muellner, PE (P)

STRUCTURAL DESIGN

Matt Kohut, PE (P)Derek Barnes, PE (P)

Robert Anderson, PE (P)Rachel Means, EI (P)

Haaken Hagen-atwell, EI (P)Scott Wonderly, EI (P)

PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGEDave Ayala, PE (P)

QUALITY ASSURANCE/CONSTRUCTABILITYSean Porter, PE (P)

SURVEY SERVICESGrant Niemeyer, PLS (PCS)

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

Mike Wigger, PE (EEI)

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENTENVIRONMENTAL

DOCUMENTATION, PERMITS AND MITIGATION

Dan Miller (P)Brock Ervin (P)TJ Warrner (P)

INDOT

UTILITY COORDINATORHolliston Huhn, PE (P)

ROAD DESIGN/MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC

John LaBlonde, PE (P)Mark Perron, PE (P)Sham Malu, PE (P)

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Team Qualifi cations

Matt Kohut, PE — Bridge Design Task Leader

Derek Barnes, PE — Structural Design

John LaBlonde, PE — Road Design Task Leader

Dan Miller — Environmental Manager

Mike Wigger, PE — Geotechnical Engineering Lead

Grant Niemeyer, PLS — Survey Services

Education: BS, Civil Engineering

Registrations: Professional Engineer: IN, OH, KY

Certifi cations: INDOT Certifi ed Bridge Inspection Team Leader

Education: MS, Civil Engineering

Registrations: Professional Engineer IN, OH, KY

Education: BS, Civil Engineering

Registrations: Professional Engineer IN

Education: BS, Marine Biology

Certifi cations: INDOT NEPA/CE Certifi ed, USACE Regulatory IV Training & Wetland Delineation Training

Education: MS, Civil Engineering (Geotechnical),

Registrations: Professional Engineer IN, MI

Education: Associate’s Degree in Science

Registrations: Registered Land Surveyor: IN, KY

Matt Kohut has 14 years of bridge experience in design, inspection, and management. Matt has been involved in inspection, rehabilitation, and new bridge projects of various sizes throughout Indiana. His responsibilities include bridge design management, preparing contract documents and special provisions, and serving as an INDOT certifi ed team leader for bridge inspections. Some of his most recent projects were the LaPorte Bridge on-call contract, new Interstate I-69 project, US 50 Bypass project in North Vernon, and the U.S. 52 over Wabash River Bridge Replacement.

Derek has more than 18 years of structural experience and has been involved in inspection, rehabilitation, and new bridge projects throughout Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee. His responsibilities have included design management, preparing contract documents and special provisions, and serving as project manager and inspection team leader for complex bridge inspections. Some of his recent work includes the 7-span US 52 over Wabash River Bridge Replacement and the Accelerate 465 West Leg Reconstruction.

John has 11 years of experience in transportation design, including complex urban and rural roadway and interchanges. John was Lead Engineer for the I-65/70 South Split project and the NB I-65 to WB I-70 Ramp Reconstruction project for both roadway and maintenance of traffi c (MOT), bringing a tremendous wealth of knowledge to the project on the roadway and MOT side. He also was heavily involved in the public involvement side of the South Split project which will be used as a model for its success as an INDOT project.

Dan has more than 12 years of experience in conducting environmental studies and seven years of experience working on and reviewing transportation projects. He has experience preparing and reviewing NEPA documentation and waters of the U.S. determination reports; conducting wetland delineations, waters determinations, and ecological site evaluations; securing permits from state, local, and federal regulatory agencies; and managing all other aspects of the NEPA process.

Mike Wigger is a vice president/principal engineer for Earth Exploration, Inc. He is responsible for providing technical support for professional personnel and managing special projects. His other duties include quality assurance review of technical reports, corporate administration, and proposal/contract preparation.

Grant Niemeyer has more than 25 years of experience in bridge and transportation project surveys. He has extensive knowledge in all types of INDOT, local government, and Indianapolis DPW bridge surveys, including topographic and right-of-way engineering surveys. He is very familiar with INDOT, various local government, and Indianapolis DPW bridge survey standards and procedures and has served as survey project manager on bridges throughout various counties in Indiana.

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Project Understanding and ApproachParsons understands every project is unique with varying challenges and issues. Our project manager, Kyle Muellner, will work with the LaPorte District project manager to tailor our approach to the specifi c needs of the project by establishing project goals, work items, and a detailed schedule. Our experienced staff has the relationships from successfully delivering past projects for INDOT which assure

Parsons is a trusted partner making decisions in the best interest of the state. Our team will serve as an extension of the LaPorte District, and we are 100 percent

committed to using our extensive INDOT experience to deliver cost-

eff ective, long-term solutions that are on time and on budget.

INVENTORY OF BRIDGES INCLUDED

IN THIS CONTRACT

US 6 over SR 331 SR 331 over Tippecanoe River SR 17 over Grassy Creek

DES. Number 1383727 1383730 & 1296369 1500077

Structure Number 006-50-06624 A 331-50-06627 017-25-06994

Year Built | Reconstructed 1980 | 2001 1986 | N/A 1987 | N/A

No. Spans & Type 3 Span - Pinned Composite Steel Welded Plate Girder

3 Span - Continuous Composite Steel Beams

3 Span - Continuous Concrete Slab

Total Length | Max. Span 165 ft. | 96.5 ft. 227 ft. | 86 ft. 98 ft. | 36.7 ft.

Out-to-Out Width | Clear Roadway Width 47 ft. | 44 ft. 46.5 ft. | 44 ft. 37 ft. | 34 ft.

Condition Rating: Deck | Wearing Surface 6 Satisfactory | 6 Satisfactory 6 Satisfactory | 6 Satisfactory 6 Satisfactory | 6 Satisfactory

Condition Rating: Superstructure | Substructure

6 Satisfactory | 7 Good 6 Satisfactory | 6 Satisfactory 6 Satisfactory | 6 Satisfactory

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Preliminary Understanding and Approach - ContinuedUS 6 OVER SR 331

Observed Deficiencies • Deck & Approaches cracking

• Failed joints

• Severe pack rust on rocker bearings

• Rusted/frozen pin connections

• Slopewall deterioration and voiding

Preliminary Scope • Eliminate pin connections

• Convert to jointless single span MSE abutment structure

• Overlay remaining existing deck with an LMC Overlay

• Provide new full width approach slabs

SR 17 OVER GRASSY CREEK

Observed Deficiencies • Deck cracking

• Corroding open piling with section loss

• Embankment settlement at northwest corner

Preliminary Scope • Patch and overlay the deck with a

thin Polymeric overlay

• Encase the open steel piles to protect from further corrosion

• Provide new joints and full width approach slabs

SR 331 OVER TIPPECANOE RIVER

Observed Deficiencies • Deck cracking

• Failed joints

• Sub-standard aluminum railing

• Rusted fascia beams and rocker bearings (DES. 1296369)

Preliminary Scope • Patch and overlay the deck with a

thin Polymeric overlay

• Update bridge railing to protect beams and coping and to meet current safety standards

• Provide new joints and full width approach slabs

• Paint entire superstructure (DES. 1296369)

Typical Corroded Pin Connection Bent 4 Slopewall Deterioration and Voiding

Typical Condition of Exterior Bearings Exterior Beam Rust from Stormwater Runoff

Deteriorated Epoxy Coating with Section Loss Broken Guardrail Transition Due to Settlement

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The Parsons Team knows how to save money and implement the most economically feasible bridge designs. Our local bridge staff can handle any of your rehabilitation needs for this project, even if the scope changes to complete replacement. This site is scoped for conversion to MSE abutments, but is only halfway through its design life. Parsons will perform a Life-Cycle Cost Analysis, comparing several concepts, confi gurations, and span layouts to identify the long-term most cost eff ective option that is in-line with the District’s goals.

ALTERNATIVE EXAMPLE PROS CONS

Alt. 1 - Single

Span Bridge with

MSE Abutments,

Reusing Existing

Beams

• Eliminates pin connections

• Jointless

• No pier hazard adjacent to traffi c.

• Lower maintenance costs than a multi-span structure.

• Superstructure controls the remaining life.

• More roadway and embankment costs associated with converting to a single span.

• Cleaning and painting over traffi c maintenance costs.

Alt. 2 - Single

Span Bridge with

MSE Abutments,

Replacing Beams

• Eliminates pin connections

• Jointless

• No pier hazard adjacent to traffi c.

• Complete structure replacement with new design life.

• More expensive up-front costs.

• More roadway and embankment costs associated with converting to a single span.

• Cleaning and painting over traffi c maintenance costs.

Alt. 3 - Three Span

Bridge

• Eliminates pin connection.

• Less up-front cost.

• Minimal roadway and embankment impact.

• More expensive to maintain than a single span structure.

• Piers would remain as slight risks to traffi c collision.

• Retains joints.

Alternative Analysis: US 6 over SR 331 Rehabilitation & Alternative Analysis Success StoryI-65 NB TO I-70 WB FLYOVER BRIDGES DESIGN-BUILDDISTRICTCentral Offi ceLOCATIONMarion County, INCONTACTKate Francis, INDOTCOST$3.4 million

Practical design, engineering assessment, bridge design.

Replaced decks, incorporated semi-integral end bents, and used jointless technology for added protection of the bridge elements.

Replaced fracture critical pin and hinge connections with continuous splices, saving portions of the existing superstructure for a lower cost structure.

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Before: Corroded Open Piles

SR 17 Over Grassy CreekThe open pile epoxy coating and steel condition is severely deteriorated around the water line on every pile. A life cycle cost analysis would be performed to analyze several rehabilitation options, including re-coating with epoxy. Based on recent experience with open pile structure rehabilitations, Parsons has recommended encasing in concrete the aff ected sections of each pile to stop corrosion now and ultimately to extend the overall structure life.

Additionally, the northwest embankment has settled, moving the guardrail posts and signs with it, and breaking the guardrail transition connection to the bridge rail. Preliminary examination of the embankment reveals that the existing toe of slope is set back from the channel edge. This extra space could be utilized to regrade the bridge cone and provide stability for the embankment and the roadway above.

Approximately 10 feet of additional space at toe of existing slope.

SR 331 over Tippecanoe River: An IDNR Outstanding RiverOur staff has completed bridge projects over Tippecanoe River and know that it is on the Indiana Department of Natural Resource’s Outstanding Rivers List, which identifi es rivers with particular environmental or aesthetic interest. It provides several recreational opportunities, including canoeing, swimming, and fi shing. The Nature Conservancy has designated the Tippecanoe River as one of the top priorities in the state to preserve due to the number of threatened and endangered species that inhabit the river, including four state endangered darter species. The Tippecanoe River also supports a healthy mussel population, with forty-nine diff erent documented species. Parsons will take great care to consider the well-being of the river when rehabilitating and painting this structure.

After: Examples of completely and partially encased open pile slab bridge.

Tippecanoe River

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FIELD CHECK AND BRIDGE INSPECTIONA bridge inspection and scoping report will be the foundation

to the decision-making for the project. Here we will refi ne our preliminary recommendations into the recommendations ultimately advanced to the fi nal tracings. A solution will be established based on safety, cost, simplicity, time and impacts to bridge traffi c. The inspection will be coordinated with the LaPorte District and related district personnel, and a representative of the Central Offi ce bridge rehabilitation group will be invited to attend the scoping fi eld check.

QUALITYParsons’ rigorous corporate quality assurance program is fully certifi ed to be in compliance with ISO 9001:2008. Parsons was the fi rst transportation engineering fi rm to

achieve this ISO certifi cation and the fi rst in Indiana. Checking the quality of project documents is an important component of the work. For this project, all personnel, including subconsultants, will follow Parsons’ quality assurance program. The procedures verify that the fi nal documents contain no incongruities and conform to INDOT requirements, sound engineering practice, and professional standards. All project tasks will be performed in accordance with a unifi ed quality assurance program to ensure that INDOT receives the best quality of services possible.

MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFICParsons is a leader within the Indiana community regarding construction sequencing and maintenance of traffi c (CSMOT). We have developed MOT schemes and analyzed traffi c for some of INDOT’s most complex road closures, including I-465 and Allisonville and I-65/70 Downtown.

We have reviewed each bridge location and have summarized the preliminary fi ndings below. During design these fi ndings will be refi ned considering project parameters, limitations, and costs to determine the preferred CSMOT alternative for each location.

US 6 OVER SR 331 SR 331 OVER TIPPECANOE RIVER

SR 17 OVER GRASSY CREEK

US 6 AADT = 6127 (2004) SR 331 AADT = 2695 (2004) SR 17 AADT = 873 (2004)

Bypass Detour Length = 5 miles No Detour Anticipated No Detour Anticipated

US 6 detour length is 5 miles on SR 106. However, this detour bypasses traffi c through downtown Bremen. SR 106 appears to have suffi cient capacity and turning radii for trucks, but US 6 trucks will have to pass underneath a CSX RR bridge. The CSX RR bridge has 14.58 ft of underclearance according to the 2015 Inspection Report. It may be more cost eff ective to also detour SR 331. This will be investigated during design.

The detour along state routes would be long, approximately 16.5 miles for travel between the towns just north and south of this bridge. Traffi c will be maintained on this structure. Construction will be phased, and a temporary signal will direct traffi c through the project area. Waterway MOT will also be required for this location. A public access put-in point for the Tippecanoe River is located just west of the bridge. Proper signage and channelizing buoys will be placed to protect recreational river traffi c throughout construction.

The detour along state routes would be very long, approximately 20 miles, incurring substantial user costs. The AADT through this area is very low, allowing traffi c to be maintained during construction. Phasing will allow a temporary signal to maintain traffi c through the project area.

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UTILITY COORDINATIONParsons has a unique understanding of the INDOT utility coordination process as our staff has assisted INDOT utility staff in teaching the new utility certifi cation course. We understand that this is an on-going process from initial research, through design coordination and development of utility work plans and agreements, to providing services during construction.

Based on the current scope of the project it is likely that impact to existing utilities will be minimal. Each bridge has overhead lines adjacent to their locations. However, US 6

over SR 331 will require particular care as one of the aerial lines passes underneath Span C of this structure. This aerial line can be seen in the photograph to the right, cutting across the view of the diaphragms.

IMPLEMENTING PRACTICAL DESIGNParsons will implement a thorough and practical risk management strategy to ensure the delivery of the project within the budget parameters INDOT has set. Encompassed within the strategy is the application of practical design such as:

• Not a one-time review, like value engineering, but rather a continual

awareness of elements that could be completed more cost-eff ectively, without introducing delay.

• Not a “cookbook” design based solely on the design manual, specifying standard criteria which may not be the practical choice for the location.

• Open-minded approach to achieve the

best value for the least cost, even if that means applying for design exceptions.

ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION AND PERMITTINGOur team has the diversity of experience necessary to deliver an effi cient, permitting process. In the past few years our team has completed or substantially completed environmental documents ranging from a CE-1 for a minor roadway widening, to a CE-4 for replacement of a historic bridge, to an Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Signifi cant Impact for a 5-mile new roadway alignment.

Completing the environmental document and procuring the required permits can be a very timely process and eff ect schedule. After the scope of the bridge is approved, Parsons will investigate the possibility of preparing a Programmatic CE, if specifi c criteria is met. Programmatic CE’s streamline the process and minimize the agency’s review, allowing the project to move forward more quickly. If a Programmatic CE cannot be used for these project locations, Parsons will move forward with permitting as needed.

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In July 2014, Parsons began an OPEN ROADS review process on the rehabilitation of the US 231 bridge over Jones Creek. This was one of the fi rst bridge rehabilitations to be presented in an Open Roads Review format. Working directly with Melissa Patton at the

Crawfordsville District, Kyle Muellner developed a strategy to present cost comparisons to the district to make an informed decision on scope. US 231 is an arterial in this location, and the user costs for a detour proved substantial. Parsons’ fi ndings were presented in the OPEN ROADS review meeting, and all concerned parties were able to make an informed decision regarding which route to take. Despite the costs of bridge widening and maintaining traffi c, INDOT identifi ed this as the most practical, cost-saving solution for this project.Subsequently, Parsons’ staff kept working on innovative techniques to eliminate embankment widening. This saved an additional 35 percent of project costs and prevented design stage delays for both right-of-way and NEPA documentation. Working with both District and Central Offi ce staff , a solution was ultimately identifi ed that satisfi ed all parties, saving time and money. This is what separates Parsons from other fi rms — we are continually looking for practical savings to save our clients time and money.

Description Savings

Embankment widening

$150,000

Environmental Design

$33,000

Right-of-Way Design

$7,000

Right-of-Way Acquisition

$30,000

Additional Survey $15,000

Delays $10,000

TOTAL COST SAVINGS

$245,000

TOTAL + USER COSTS

$2,920,000

TIME SAVINGS 9 MONTHS

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Relevant ExperienceI-94 Over Beam Street Bridge Rehabilitation

LaPorte District, Porter County, IN • Bridge design; road design; CS/MOT. • Bridge deck and bearing replacement. • Corrected cross slopes/replaced bridge railing. • CS/MOT on I-94 involved lane closures,

temporary crossovers, alternate routes; movement maintained at adjacent interchanges. Design completed <5 months from NTP.

Contact: Matt Lundell, INDOT. Cost: $3.5 million

SR 75 Over Ramp Run/Bridge Replacement

Crawfordsville District, Hendricks County, IN • Practical design; bridge design; CE; stream

hydraulics. • The Ramp Run bridge was deteriorated

and in need of replacement. The Hydraulic requirements dictated that the new bridge be elevated several feet above the existing bridge.

• Using standard design criteria, the resulting proposed fi ll slopes would impact nearly 0.5 acres of wetlands.

• In a practical design eff ort Parsons modifi ed the fi ll slopes reducing the wetland impacts to < 0.1 acre eliminating the need for mitigation.

Contact: Ellie Dieckmeyer, INDOT. Cost: $1.5 million

US 231 Over Big Walnut Creek Bridge Rehabilitation

Crawfordsville District, Boone County, IN • Bridge rehabilitation design; CS/MOT; permits. • Bridge inspection report to identify defects and

scope of improvements. • Total deck replacement. • Construction sequencing and MOT provided a

temporary signal to maintain one-lane, two-way traffi c without closing US 231.

Contact: Travis Kohl, INDOT. Cost: $800,000

US 52 Eastbound Wabash River Bridge, Engineer’s Report and Replacement

Crawfordsville District, Tippecanoe County, IN • Bridge inspection; engineering assessment;

bridge design; environmental services; stream hydraulics.

• Bridge inspection of historic steel-deck truss bridge built in 1936.

• Bridge replacement design. • Project evaluated the addition of a bikeway and

walkway across the bridge with connections to the street network and two trail corridors, as well as aesthetic enhancements.

• Extensive coordination with the preservation staff to present the preferred alternative and to get a consensus of the chosen alternate.

Contact: Travis Kohl, INDOT. Cost: $13.4 million

I-64 Eastbound Added Travel Lane/Bridge Widening

Seymour District, Floyd County, IN • Practical design; NEPA; slip lining; bridge design;

CS/MOT. • Add 3rd EB lane on I-64 from I-265 to Spring

Street (1.1 miles). • Bridge design of the eastbound I-64 Bridge over

Cherry Street. • Practical Design measures included

re-evaluation of geotechnical report recommendations calling for costly H-pile and lagging wall on a caisson foundation. Parsons utilized an MSE wall with lightweight cellular concrete saving INDOT $2 million in construction costs.

• Environmental documentation included Level 3 Categorical Exclusion, permitting, mitigation compliance, noise analysis, and public involvement.

• Other services included signing, lighting, utility coordination, SUE, MOT plans and construction sequencing.

Contact: Kenny Franklin, INDOT. Cost: $7 million

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RFP: 1604 No. 6


indot proposal for: bridge project development services

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