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Grant County Engineering Services for the Bridge Replacement of Bridge #73 Stone Road over Lugar Creek

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www.usiconsultants.com >> GRANT COUNTYEngineering Services for Replacement of Bridge #73

Stone Road over Lugar Creek

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OFFICE HEADQUARTERS 8415 East 56th St. • Indianapolis, IN 46216 • (o) 317.544.4996

PREPARED FOR:

Grant County Highway Department

ATTN: DAVID WHITE Superintendent

3939 South Garthwaite Road Gas City, IN 46933P: (765) 677.6044

March 31, 2016

LETTER OF INTEREST

George Watson - Project Manager Shari Hinds - Client LiaisonMichael J. Obergfell, PE - Vice President



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Bridge Replacement Designs are a USI specialty! Michael Obergfell, USI’s Vice President and chief bridge designer, has led our Bridge Design Team in numerous locally funded bridge replacement projects for LPAs throughout the state of Indiana. USI has developed a true team approach when it comes to LPA projects, and Bridge #73 will be no different. We recognize that Grant County will play an integral role - ensuring the bridge replacement will be a complete success.

You have an entrusted partner in this project before it begins! Shari Hinds will act as YOUR Client Liaison throughout the entirety of this project -- staying informed, to keep YOU informed at any given time during the process. While Shari and Michael Obergfell have already discussed this bridge with Grant County, our proposed Project Manager, George Watson, will further investigate the critical details for this vital bridge replacement. In addition, George has built strong relationships with Indiana’s permitting agencies - ensuring the permitting process does not interfere with the project schedule.

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PRIMARY OFFICE USI Consultants, Inc.

8415 East 56th St. • Indianapolis, IN 46216 • (o) 317.544.4996

“ At USI, we develop and maintain long-term

partnerships founded on Quality,Trust,Creativity,

and Dependability

~ Michael J. Obergfell USI Vice President

>> Dear Mr. White,

”As you are aware, Grant County holds a sentimental value with USI’s own family members living there. The thought of serving the community through our professional efforts, makes this project all the more desirable (& personal) from the onset. Mr. White, thank you for this opportunity to submit our proposal.

Sincerely,USI CONSULTANTS, INC.

THANK YOU! USI Consultants, Inc. (USI) has been eagerly awaiting an opportunity to work with you, Tony, and the Grant County Commissioners. Designing a cost-conscious replacement for Bridge #73 on Stone Road over Lugar Creek, is a perfect way to start! Thanks to detailed discussions with you, and our meeting at the bridge site, we have a better understanding of what this project entails. David, your knowledge of this bridge history, coupled with USI’s expertise to implement your vision for its future -- makes for a great partnership!

PRINCIPAL IN CHARGEMichael Obergfell, PE

Vice President(e) [email protected]

PROJECT MANAGERGeorge Watson, PE

(e) [email protected] (p) 317.544.4996

CLIENT LIAISONShari Hinds

(e) [email protected] (p) 317.697.2797

TEAM INFORMATIONUSI Consultants (92%)

6.1, 8.1, 9.1, 11.1,12.1(Value Added Services - As Needed)

8.2, 9.2, 13.1, 14.1, 14.2, 14.3, 14.4, 14.5

(5.6) - Shrewsberry - DBE (2%) (7.1) - Earth Exploration (5%)

(12.2) - Woodco (1%)

USI Consultants, Inc. combines vital exper-tise, and focus to get the job done! We design successful ON-TIME, VALUE ADDED bridge replacements which will meet and ex-ceed the expectations of Grant County.

>> PROJECT MANAGEMENT SUCCESS!

George Watson, PE – George has extensive experience managing similar bridge replace-ment projects, throughout the state. As a well-rounded engineer, he possesses ex-pertise in road and bridge design, hydraulic analysis, permitting, and utility coordination. George has overseen highly successful local-ly funded bridge projects in DeKalb, Shelby, Hendricks and Clark Counties, tailoring each and every bridge to its individual needs and surroundings. George is a perfect fit to lead the USI design team on this bridge replacement project!

USI MAINTAINS ABOVE AVERAGE INDOT

QUALITY & RESPONSE SCORES FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT &

BRIDGE PERFORMANCE

>> HELPING GRANT COUNTY ALL THE WAY! USI Consultants, Inc. has delivered quality innovative bridge design solutions to many Indiana Counties in the past. We stand ready to deliver this project WITHIN-SCOPE and ON-SCHEDULE. Our fully staffed bridge team is ready to serve Grant County and COMPLETE this bridge replacement project!

USI is ALWAYS there to help Grant Coun-ty through vital stages during a project – especially during the critical bid process! Our firm’s best practices help ensure Grant County secures the best bid for EVERY project.

USI will attend the bid opening, review bid tabs, and offer a recommendation. We have a formal checklist that, once complete, we will provide the County showing whether the bid package contains all required com-ponents. In addition, USI also evaluates the bid item prices versus Engineer’s Estimate to ensure that the bid prices are balanced.

(See page 5 for details of USI’s “Best Practices” Bid Process.)

>> PRACTICAL & ECONOMICAL!

>> “STRESS-FREE” PROCESS!Rest assured Grant County Bridge #73 will have our full, undivided attention from no-tice-to-proceed to completion. In addition to keep this project on-track, we have added Scott Dick, USI’s Construction Management Department Manager who is widely known throughout the State of Indiana for keeping projects ON-SCHEDULE and IN-BUDGET!

USI knows construction costs drive all projects. We provide as many benefits for the project as possible based on available funds. WE KEEP A LOCK ON COSTS!

Project Overview

Existing Conditions




>> Project Approach Strategy

>> Be Proactive & Let’s Get Started!>> Overview & Project Strategy for Grant County Bridge #73 Replacement

Kicking off the project, our team will coordinate with all parties (i.e. Grant County, utilities, permitting agencies, and constituent groups). USI will develop a rapid response communication plan with input from Grant County. Project progress reports will be submitted to Grant County Highway Department showing progression in accordance with the proposed schedule. Our team’s expertise in ALL PHASES of bridge replacement and roadway infrastructure projects will ensure a seamless, stress-free, and practical path.

USI bases our approach on the foundation for providing efficiency, innovation, and safety for the motoring public. In addition, our goal is to mitigate the effects of unforeseen impacts. Often a project will have a unique combination of requirements that can conflict. USI develops INDEPENDENTLY TAILORED IDEAS TO PROPOSE UNIQUE SOLUTIONS, rather than forcibly apply past solutions that worked on similar bridge replacement projects.

Your bridge replacement project on Stone Road requires a smooth and efficient transition from Notice-to-Proceed to final completion and closeout, while maintaining up-to-date progress reports at all times during project development. The USI Team WILL DELIVER! Our Project Engineers, Technicians, and Staff have developed an INTERNAL quality control program that ensures all key work items comply with the EXTERNAL agency standards and expectations (Grant County, INDOT).

USI pledges our utmost commitment and accountability to Grant County, with a proven Project Management Team that guarantees you the following:

How USI moves Grant County forward >>

The three-span steel beam bridge, built circa 1959, carries Stone Road over Lugar Creek. The bridge is located southeast of Marion, Grant County, Indiana. The three-span bridge has a total length of 86 feet. The 20-foot wide bridge and roadway is narrow for two lanes of traffic. This bridge is not listed on the Indiana Historic Bridge Inventory; no special exception will be required.

Exposed Roots - Erosion on Embankment

Steep Embankment - Significant Erosion

>> Grant County Bridge #73 Replacement

Bridge #73 Existing Conditions

BEAM AND DECK DETERIORATION

>> Project Overview - Understanding YOUR Project!

1) >> EXISTING CONDITIONS A review of the October 19, 2015, NBIS Structural Inventory and Appraisal report revealed that the superstructure, including the deck, is in poor condition, and that the substructure is in fair condition. Overall, the bridge has an unofficial sufficiency rating of 14.8 (Generally, anything under 50 is recommended for replacement) and is labeled “Structurally Deficient”, making the bridge an excellent candidate for replacement. USI personnel, after visiting the site on March 23, 2016, agree with the bridge inspection’s recommendation to replace the bridge.

According to FEMA FIRM maps, Stone Road floods during the Q100 storm event, posing a hazard/obstacle for the 1,600 plus vehicles (per the 2015 SI&A Report) traveling Stone Road daily. We noted during our site visit that sight distance is limited by the hill in the southeast quadrant of the bridge.

The slopes of Lugar Creek are steep, eroded and unstable. Several trees along the bank have fallen, and several trees have exposed roots and will probably fall in the near future.

Recommendations

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This bridge could be replaced with either a single-span or three-span bridge. A single-span bridge is best for bridges surrounded by woods, as is the case at the Bridge #73 crossing. Whereas, the piers of the three-span have a tendency to catch debris, causing scour problems and maintenance issues.

The potential drawback to a single-span bridge is the deeper structure typically requires the road to be raised two or three feet. Raising the road can increase impacts to surrounding properties and add significant cost to the project. However, some of this potential cost is offset by the savings of not having piers.

At the preliminary stages of the project, during the structure size and type phase, USI will provide an economical evaluation of a three-span bridge option versus a single-span bridge option and develop a recommendation, with the County’s input.

>> Project Approach Strategy (Cont.)

>> Grant County Bridge #73 Replacement

How USI’s moves Grant County forward >>

1) >> LEVEL 1 DESIGN - ROADWAY/BRIDGE GEOMETRY - As previously sited, the horizontal sight distance is impaired by the hill in the southeast quadrant of the bridge. The geometry of the horizontal curve is sufficient for a 50 mph speed, the curve itself is not the issue (the design speed is 40 mph per the RFP).

The existing bridge approach, consisting of 10-foot lanes and 1-foot aggregate shoulders, and the 20-foot wide bridge, do not meet Indiana Design Manual Requirements. We recommend that both the bridge and approach be widened to provide a safer passage. As an added bonus, this will also improve the horizontal sight distance.

Site Distance Bridge #73 and Roadway Approach

>> Bridge Replacement USI Professional Recommendations

>> Key Elements & Process

BRIDGE #73

HILL

As mentioned earlier, the FEMA FIRM Map (Above) shows that Stone Road floods during a Q100 storm event. However, upon further research, Stone Road may not flood. An extensive hydraulic study of Lugar Creek shows that the Q100 elevation is one foot below Stone Road. This evaluation is based on the best available GIS information. One of our first steps will be evaluating the hydraulics of the bridge. If the road floods, the new bridge will be designed to eliminate the flooding as required per the Request for Proposal.

BRIDGE #73

>> FEMA FIRM MAP (Aerial View)

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2) >> PERMITTING - An IDEM Section 401 Water Quality Permit and a USACE Section 404 Regional General Permit will be required since riprap will be installed on the spill-through slopes, below the Ordinary High Water Mark, to protect the bridge end bents. With a drainage area of approximately 29 square miles, an IDNR Construction in a Floodway Permit will be required (IDNR regulates urban stream crossings with stream drainage areas greater than 1 sq. mi.). An IDEM Rule 5 Permit will be required if the scope of the project results in an impacted area more than 1 acre, which is likely.

4) >> RIGHT-OF-WAY - Additional right-of-way will be required for the project. The road and bridge will be widened, and riprap will extend up and downstream. USI meets with the right-of-way engineering team early in the process to help identify potential issues/risks with the design. This philosophy identifies problems early so that they do not perpetuate to become large problems later. It also helps the buying process, which Grant County is providing.

5) >> MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC (MOT) - Based on the location of the project and the low traffic count (1,630 ADT in 2013 per the SI&A report), road closure is recommended. There are two potential detour routes: 1) Eastern Loop via 38th Street, CR 350 E, and Monroe Pike. 2) Western Loop (through town) via 38th Street, Lincoln Blvd, and Monroe Pike. The Eastern Loop seems like the more logical choice. However there is a sign on CR 350 E that states no truck traffic is allowed. We will investigate why traffic is not allowed. The Western Loop would also be a reasonable choice, but it is located in a residential area and would likely create traffic congestion, especially along Lincoln Blvd.

6) >> BID PROCESS - During the bid process, USI has a few secrets that help ensure the County secures the best bid for the project:

3) >> UTILITIES - Numerous utilities are located within or near the project limits, including the following:

a. >> Vectren owns an underground gas line which runs along the west side of the road. The gas main is attached to the bridge coping. Because the bridge is being re-placed, the gas main will need to be relocated.

b. >> AT&T’s underground phone line runs along the east side of the road. The phone line is also attached to the bridge coping. It will need to be relocated.

c. >> There are no overhead utility lines that conflict with the project.

***SPECIAL NOTE*** In our experience, gas line insulation frequently contains asbestos. It is important that

the asbestos investigation includes the utility insulation.

Gas Line Attached to Grant County Bridge #73

Phone Line Attached to Grant County Bridge #73

USI coordinates early in the design process to help identify the conflicts and resolutions as soon as possible. This helps ensure the rest of the project goes smoothly and keeps the project on schedule.

To make the transition from design to construction smoother, USI has the design utility coordi-nator continue to coordinate the utilities through construction. This helps eliminate communi-cation gaps or miscommunication - eliminating headaches for the County.

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USI’s “BEST PRACTICES” During the Bid Process1) We send the plans to three or more plan rooms.

2) We work around the INDOT letting schedule so that the project is not competing with the INDOT projects. (We have found that we receive less interest in projects if they are bid around the same time as an INDOT letting because contractors do not have enough time to put together the INDOT and County bid packages).

3) We send the notice to bidders to a select group of contractors that are known to do good work in the area including any that the County recommends.

4) We reach out to contractors one week prior to the bid and a few days before the bid to find out if there are any concerns and to ensure that at least three bids will be submitted. We firmly believe that the County will get a fair bid price if they receive at least three bids.

USI will attend the bid opening, review the bid tabs, and make a recommendation. We have a formal checklist that, once complete, we will provide to the County showing whether the bid package contains all required components. As a part of the bid review, USI also evaluates the bid item prices versus Engineers Estimate to ensure that the bid prices are balanced.




movingQUALITYforward >>

>> Key Elements & Process (Cont.)


7) >> COST SAVINGS! $$$$ - Two different strategies have been evaluated: 7a. >> Make improvements - Increase the visibility through the horizontal curve and widen the shoulders to satisfy the Indiana Design Manual. The total project cost is estimated to be be-tween $1,250,000 and $1,350,000. These project costs include construction cost, engineering, periodic construction inspection and land cost. (Alternative 1)

b. >> Practical Design - Retain the existing alignment and replace the bridge with a similar bridge. This alternate decreases total project cost to between $900,000 and $1,000,000. These project costs include construction cost, engineering, periodic construction inspec-tion and land cost. (Alternative 2)

Alternative 1 - Plan View

Alternative 1 - Road Typical Section

Alternative 2 - Plan View

Alternative 2 - Road Typical Section

Table Summary - Total Cost of Each Project AlternativeALTERNATIVES DESCRIPTION TOTAL PROJECT COSTS

(1) Make Improvements (improve sight distance and widen shoulders) $1,260,000 - $1,360,000

(2) Practical Design $970,000 - $1,020,000

At the beginning of the project, USI will have a client kickoff meeting to discuss project goals and set restraints. Before the meeting, USI will perform background research on the project area so that we understand the crash history, flood history, etc. to ensure the County is informed before they make decisions on the direction of the project.




Design Schedule and Timeline May 2016 - May 2017May 16’ June 16’ July 16’ Aug. 16’ Sept. 16’ Oct. 16’ Nov. 16’ Dec. 16’ Jan. 17’ Feb. 17’ March 17’ April 17’ May 17’

SURVEYPRELIMINARY PLANS

COUNTY REVIEW

DNR PERMIT

IDEM 401/ARMY 404 PERMIT

R/W ENGINEERING

R/W SERVICES

FINAL DESIGNS

BIDDING PHASE

* Construction Target Date - Summer 2017 *

>> Key Elements & Process (Cont.)


8) >> SCHEDULE AND TIMELINE - We understand how important the schedule is for the County’s budget planning. Unless something unusually comes up during the design, the propose schedule in the RFP is reasonable (project construction in the summer 2017). The critical path is the Indiana DNR permit, which could take up to 6 months for approval. The proposed schedule on the next page outlines the task and approximate timeframes.

At the onset of the project, USI evaluates the entire project to identify potential risks to the schedule and budget. These items get extra attention, throughout the design, so that they don’t derail the project’s schedule or budget

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* COMMUNICATION - USI KNOWS COMMUNICATION IS KEY!

takingCOMMUNICATIONforward >>

Every major bridge replacement and roadway service for this project will be handled by personnel with significant experience in the task required. The best way to meet the project schedule and budget is to have a team that understands the scope of the work and knows how to get it done from past experience. We will create a Communication Plan including providing answers to questions within a 24 HOUR RAPID RESPONSE time that fits the needs of David White and the Grant County Highway Department. Our Project Manager, George Watson, will stay in direct contact with the area Project Manager providing BI-WEEKLY/ UPDATES on the progress of all phases of the project development to ensure the milestones are successfully met or exceeded.




Our team has reviewed the commitments of the staff identified as part of the proposed project team. This confirms the USI team has sufficient available staff to conduct the work identified in this Letter of Interest. We understand that this project will require a proactive Project Manager to ensure timely coordination of, if any, project issues. We have the available resources and personnel to respond to your project requirements quickly and to exceed your project goals. The USI Project Team Personnel chart below shows the individuals that will be dedicated to meeting all challenges this project might present.

Shari Hinds

Project Liaison

IN-HOUSE Bridge Inspection TeamIn addition to our fully staffed bridge design team, USI provides a team of Bridge Inspection personnel. Our NBIS Bridge Inspection Certified Team Leaders and Professional Engineers are ready and available, as needed, to inspect any and all bridge types from routine and special to underwater and fracture critical. Another IN-HOUSE service adding value to every Grant County project!

FULL-SERVICE Roadway TeamAlways supporting our bridge Team, Greg Wendling (USI’s Roadway Department Manager), and transportation staff are available for any additional support. Greg and his team have completed many local county projects and can add additional value to any roadway obstacles. Another IN-HOUSE service adding value to every Grant County project!

FULL-SERVICE Construction Management TeamIn addition, Scott Dick (USI’s Construction Department Manager), and inspection team staff are available for any additional support and offer a “STRESS-FREE” construction inspection process! Another IN-HOUSE service adding value to every Grant County project!

addedVALUEservices >>

Michael J. Obergfell, PE

Principal in ChargeGRANT COUNTY

USI BRIDGE TEAM

>> Team Member Chart

>> Meet Our Experienced Team!

WHO moves the Grant County forward? >>

(8.1) Non-Complex Roadway Design

(9.1) Level 1 Bridge Design

USI Survey Team Mark Schepers, PS

Chris Stinson

(6.1) Survey

Shrewsberry (DBE) Susan Castle

Angela Kattmann, LPGEarth Exploration, Inc.USI Construction Dept.

Manager Scott Dick

(5.6) Environmental (7.1) Geotechnical(13.1) Construction - CE

USI Roadway Team Greg Wendling,PE

Jeff Pierson

USI Bridge Team Michael Halterman, PE

Paul Aikins, PE, PLS Bonnie Money, PE Martin Teufel, EI

George Watson, PE

Project Manager

Woodco Enterprises Sue Ann Wood

(12.2) Title Research

R/W Team Jacob GardnerKelly Marley, PS

(11.1, 12.1) Right-of-Way




>> Project Manager | George Watson, PE

>> PROJECT EXPERIENCE

EDUCATIONPurdue University – (BSCE)

CERTIFICATIONSIndiana Registered Professional

Engineer • INDOT LPA Certified • INDOT Certified Utility Coordinator

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS • American Society of Civil Engineers

(ASCE) • American Council of Engineering

Companies (ACEC)

George provides experience in a wide range of bridge engineering, roadway engineering, and environmental engineering fields. He is experienced in hydraulic analysis, structural design, road design, bridge inspection, bridge load rating, environmental mitigation, and environmental permitting. George has been involved with the design of numerous local, state, and federally funded vehicular bridge rehabilitation and new construction projects.

In addition to his transportation project management responsibilities, George serves as an experienced Team Member on USI’s Commercial Underwater/In-Water Bridge Inspection Team. For the past 5 years, he has assisted our NBIS and Underwater inspection teams with tasks including: regular bridge inspections, scour inspections, commercial underwater SCUBA bridge inspections, confined space and special inspections, and bridge load ratings analysis.

With his expertise, George served as the project manager for various successful multi-million dollar bridge and roadway projects throughout Indiana George’s immediate up-front “hands-on” philosophy provides swift coordination with our clients. His approach has mitigated serious impacts to projects, creating ON-TIME and IN-BUDGET successes.

Shelby County, IN - On-Call Bridge Replacement ProjectsGeorge serves as the project manager for replacing existing bridges, as assigned, for Shelby County. The first three assignments included, single-span, concrete bridges will be replaced due to structural deterioration and inadequate hydraulic capacity. The bridges will be replaced with side-by-side concrete box beam bridges with a waterproofing membrane and asphalt overlay.

The bridge replacement designs provide an economical solution, tailored to fit each project site. Throughout the replacement process, each bridge required 401/404 permitting. With George’s permitting expertise and relationships with the Indiana Agencies, the permitting process has been a swift and “stress-free” asset to Shelby County—keeping ALL projects in-scope and on-schedule. The locally funded bridges are anticipated for spring 2016 completion.

DeKalb County, IN - Bridge #80 Rehabilitation ProjectGeorge serves as the project manager for the rehabilitation and widening of DeKalb County Bridge #80. DeKalb County Bridge #80 is a single-span bridge with a deteriorating superstructure on deep end bents with exposed piles. DeKalb County Bridge #80’s superstructure will be replaced and widened. The existing exposed piles are in fair condition. To extend the life-cycle of the piles, USI is using an innovative resin-based encasement product to halt corrosion and

prolong the service life. In turn, this cost effective solution saves DeKalb County future budgets and investments! This project is waiting for funding approval and is expected to be complete in spring 2017.

Hendricks County, IN - Bridge #19 New Bridge ReplacementGeorge served as the assistant project manager for the replacement of Hendricks County Bridge #19. The existing bridge was too small for the stream and caused flooding of upstream fields and over-the-road flow during storms.

USI prepared a structure size and type analysis for Hendricks County which compared the cost of different bridge types to their hydraulic performance. The replacement bridge is a single-span, bulb-tee bridge with deep end bents. This bridge was designed to eliminate over-the-road flooding issues. This structure type was chosen over a slightly less expensive flat-slab option which kept the over-the-road flow.

The hydraulically sensitive crossing required an Indiana Department of Natural Resources permit, with modeling, to prove the new structure would not cause flooding. In addition, the project required Rule 5 permitting and 401/404 permits. George worked closely with Hendricks County and the permitting agencies to ensure that the process stayed on schedule and contained costs to the original bridge replacement budget. Hendricks County Bridge #19 is currently under construction and set for a spring 2016 completion date. The engineer’s preliminary estimated construction cost for this project was $568,000. The actual bid price was $487,000 --- a savings of $80,000!

Clark County Bridge #95 – Wieseka Hill over Indian CreekClark County, INGeorge served as the assistant project manager for the newly constructed Clark County Bridge #95. Alongside the bridge replacement, a realigned road was designed to cost-effectively smooth out the “S” curve and to reduce the road flooding frequency and minimize potential scouring. The replacement bridge is a durable single-span, reinforced concrete slab with tall abutments built on rock. The wingwalls were extended with MSE walls, this alternative was a more cost effective option. The road realignment required a stream removal and stream relocation, which USI designed, permitted, and helped guide Clark County while they constructed it.

Construction was phased so that the relocated stream was vegetated before the existing stream was removed, the new bridge was built while the existing bridge remained open to traffic, and then the approaches were tied-in. While the approaches were tied-in, the road was closed for a short period. USI helped Clark County find a cost-effective resolution to a complex problem. From replacing the bridge and realigning the roadway to stream and tree mitigation, USI went above and beyond to deliver a quality, economical product for the county.

Key Staff

>> USI Team



www.usiconsultants.com Key Staff

>> USI Team

EDUCATIONPurdue University · (BSCE) Structural

CERTIFICATIONS• Indiana Professional Engineer • INDOT/FHWA Certified Bridge

Inspection Team Leader

SPECIAL TRAININGFHWA/NHI - Safety Inspection of

In-Service Bridge · Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques - Steel, Underwater

Bridge Inspection

Mike has over 25 years’ experience in bridge engineering, inspection and construction, focusing on the design and analysis of bridge structures utilizing reinforced concrete, pre-cast/pre-stressed concrete, and steel for INDOT projects. Mike is an integral part of all bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects and is very active in the engineering community, serving on many high profile structural and engineering association related committees.

Mike heads USI’s underwater dive inspection team, consisting of two registered engineer divers and two engineering interns. He has completed underwater inspections for several counties and inspected small structures, complex bridges, and performed fracture critical bridge inspections throughout Indiana.

Mike’s entire career has centered around providing USI’s clients with innovative and cost-effective solutions that truly fit our clients, by being a hands on leader in the bridge design and inspection fields. Mike will ensure our team is not only meeting INDOT’s expectations, but providing solutions that will stand the test of time at a reasonable cost.

>> Principal in Charge | Michael J. Obergfell, PE

EDUCATION Tri-State University · (BSCE)

CERTIFICATIONSIndiana Professional Engineer

Paul represents a well-diversified engineer. Possessing experience in road and bridge engineering, inspection, and construction; he oversees numerous private, local (i.e. counties, municipalities, etc.), state, and federal funded (Local Public Agencies) projects throughout Indiana. Paul ensures projects are completed on-time and within their scope.

He has the knowledge and expertise involving new vehicular bridge projects, vehicular and pedestrian bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects including emergency bridge repair/replacement projects, small structure and culvert replacement projects, stream bank restoration and stabilization.

• Hamilton County (SS 31008 & 31069) Replacements - New Bridge #301 & #302

• Hancock County - Bridge #145 Replacement

• Tipton County - Bridge #70 Replacement

PAUL AIKINS, PE, PLSPROJECT MANAGER

Purdue University (BSCE) Structural(BS) Land SurveyingEngineering

>> Bridge Dept. Manager | Michael Halterman, PE

Mike manages USI’s Bridge Department and will lead our team’s bridge efforts on these projects. Having over 35 years’ experience in structural engineering, he specializes in the design and analysis of bridge structures utilizing pre-stressed and post-tensioned concrete for both new construction and bridge rehabilitation projects. In addition to his design expertise, Mike has substantial experience in the specialty area of construction engineering, working closely with contractors on design/builds and value engineering bridge construction projects. Mike currently serves on the INDOT/ASCE Structural Committee and was selected as a team member on the Indiana Design Manual rewrite effort.

>> PROJECT EXPERIENCE

• Various Local and Federal Aid LPA Bridge Replacements Indiana Counties Responsible for the Federal Aid INDOT Submissions and Designs for various past and current projects for several Indiana Counties, including projects in Tipton, White, Scott, Hendricks, Putnam, Hancock, Boone, DeKalb and Tippecanoe Counties.

• White County Bridge Replacements - #92 & #93 West Shafer Drive - Monticello, IN

• Hendricks County - New County Bridge # 208 Ronald Reagan Pkwy. over CSXT Big Four Rail Yard

Bonnie has over 30 years’ experience in structural engineering, focusing on the design and project management of bridge structures utilizing reinforced concrete, precast/prestressed concrete, steel, and heavy timber.

In addition, she provides extensive experience in the inspection and development of repair and restoration plans for historic timber covered bridges, stone arch bridges, and iron truss bridges. She also serves as the Quality Control Officer and the Load Rating Engineer for USI’s Bridge Inspection Department.

• Putnam County - Historic Covered Bridge Rehabilitation & New Bridge #625 CR550 Over Big Walnut Creek

• Marshall County - Bridge #225 Replacement over the Yellow River

BONNIE MONEY, PE SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

University of Louisville (ME) Structural(BS) Structural




>> Additional Team Information

SHARI HINDSCLIENT LIAISON (MS) - Management Indiana Wesleyan U. (BS) - MarketingIndiana Wesleyan U.

EARTH EXPLORATION (5%) 7770 W. New York StreetIndianapolis, IN 46214 P: (317) 273.1690 - (7.1)

SHREWSBERRY (DBE) (2%)7321 Shadeland Station, · 160 Indianapolis, IN 46256 P: (317) 841.4799 - (5.6)

WOODCO ENTERPRISES (1%) 7925 Inishmore WayIndianapolis, IN 46214P: (317) 214.0696 - (12.2)

Mark serves as the USI Survey Manager and has managed over 150 completed projects on our On-Call Survey Contracts, as well as, hundreds of INDOT, LPA, and Local completed teaming projects.

Mark’s responsibilities include all design surveys, location control route surveys, land title and boundary surveys and he oversees the electronic data collection, and records research. He has years of experience throughout Indiana involving local, state, and federally-funded projects.

Jake oversees the right-of-way and land acquisition department and is responsible for vital aspects of USI’s R/W engineering services. Having worked over a decade with (INDOT) and Local Public Agencies, Jake’s breadth of experience ranges from Right-of-Way Plan Preparation to land acquisition.

He utilizes his transportation development experience to ensure project objectives exceed all client/owner expectations prior to the construction phase of any project. In addition, Jake serves as USI’s representative for INDOT’s Approved Fee Buyer.

MARK SCHEPERS, PLS SURVEYING MANAGER (AS) - VINCENNES UNIVERSITY

JACOB GARDNER RIGHT-OF-WAYMANAGER (BS) - PURDUE UNIVERSITY

Joining USI in 2004, Shari serves as our Business Development Representative for Indiana cities, towns, counties, and state agencies. She has nearly 25 years working in the Architectural / Engineering Consulting industry, meeting area leaders to identify unique project needs for their communities, and then pulling together resourceful project teams to carry out a successful mission.

Serving as Grant County’s Client Liaison, Shari will stay informed, to keep YOU informed, of Bridge #73’s project status every step of the way.

Angela’s responsibilities as a Senior PM, Environmental Division, include the preparation of environmental documents for transportation and aviation projects ensuring the federal, state, and local environmental compliance.

During her career, she has excelled in National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) project management, preparation of environmental documents, communication with clients and sub-consultants, and appropriate research and remediation of contaminated sites.

ANGELA KATTMANN, LPGSENIOR PMSHRESWBERRY(BS) - BALL STATE UNIVERSITY

Susan Castle, Shrewsberry’s Senior Project Manager, is a certified licensed asbestos project supervisor, building inspector, and hazwoper hazardous materials specialist. She has successfully completed the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Training Categorical Exclusion (CE) conducted by (INDOT) and (FHWA) in March 2008 and has recertified every two years thereafter. She has environmental experience in inspecting, researching and preparing environmental assessment reports, air permit compliance, NEPA reports and asbestos sampling.

SUSAN CASTLE SHREWSBERRY ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY

EDUCATION Indiana Institute of Technology · (MBA) Purdue University · (BS) Construction Technology

>> Construction Dept. Manager | Scott Dick

Scott brings over 20 years’ of experience in Construction Management Supervision and Inspection Services. During his career, he has managed the construction of numerous Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), Indianapolis Department of Public Works, Local Public Agency, and private sector development projects. As the manager of USI’s Construction Services Department, Scott ensures projects are constructed in accordance with the plans, project scope, and specifications with a high level of quality.

>> PROJECT EXPERIENCE INDOT & LPA Projects - FHWA & Local Funding, 02’ – 16’ Projects Including State Highways, City Streets, County Bridges, Drainage Projects, & Sanitary Sewer Projects From $500,000 to $15,000,000

Key Staff




>> USI Team Demonstrated Project Experience

USI has the expertise to provide innovative solutions to any unique infrastructure project. We look at innovative approaches to ensure it not only serves the motoring public safely and efficiently but does so in a cost effective manner. We understand the technical and aesthetic challenges to a successful design. By working closely with Grant County in the scoping phase and throughout the design process, we are able to examine alternate solutions, where unique characteristics (R/W constraints, utilities, etc) effect the final product produced. Related to this RFP, USI has similar project expertise and our staff has completed numerous bridge design and replacement projects.

Hamilton County Bridge #301

GRS Abutment

The existing concrete box culverts over Jay Ditch were replaced because of inadequate hydraulic capacity and deteriorating condition. The crossings are located along the same stream, two miles east of the Town of Sheridan, Indiana in Hamilton County.

The bridges are single-span, reinforced concrete slabs. The new bridges will modernize the roadway geometry along 226th Street. The new structures improve the hydraulics of Jay Ditch, eliminating over-the-road flow during the 100-year storm and reducing backwater.

Both new bridges are supported by Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil (GRS) Abutments, an economical bridge support method advocated through FHWA’s Every Day Counts Initiative, which “is a state-based model to identify and rapidly deploy proven but underutilized innovations to shorten the project delivery process, enhance roadway safety, reduce congestion and improve environmental sustainability”. The GRS abutments consists of compacted granular fill, geotextile fabric, and prefabricated masonry blocks. GRS abutments provide an alternative to traditional deep foundation bridge support methods and can be used to accelerate bridge construction schedules and possible eliminate the use of a crane. The bridge project had a budget of $845,000.00 and an anticipated completion date of spring 2016.

USI completed the design of this locally funded bridge rehabilitation project located in Syracuse Indiana. The existing side-by-side box beams with an asphalt overlay were replaced with side-by-side box beams with a concrete deck. The sidewalk was widened and new bridge rail was installed.

The existing substructure and sheet piling retaining walls were retained making the project tricky. Part of the mudwall had to be cut to make space for the new box beams and approach slab. New concrete wingwalls were built on the existing timber pile and new helical screw piles. Helical piles were used because of the close proximity of the aerial electric lines, which made it impossible for a crane to drive new piles. Cables tying the existing sheet piling retaining wall into deadman piles had to be avoided since the sheet piling was retained.. Additionally, sheet piling and modular block walls were installed along the causeway to eliminate the steep embankments, which were severely eroding and causing issues with the road. Coir logs and erosion control blankets with a special blend of slope stabilizing seed mixture was installed to help stabilize the embankment slopes and to help the area look more natural. Engineers Estimate: $430,000

Kosciusko County Bridge #278

Clark County Bridge #95

USI designed the recently constructed Clark County Bridge #95 new bridge replacement, which carries Wieska Hill Road over Indian Creek. Additionally, USI’s construction management team supervised and inspected the construction part-time during critical operations.

Before the improvement project, Wieska Hill Road over Indian Creek featured an unsafe “S” bend curve at the base of a steep hill making it especially hazardous to navigate during inclement weather. Indian Creek is prone to flash flooding through the project area; in turn, caused frequent roadway flooding and the bridge to scour.

The locally funded, Bridge #95 and road realignment was designed to cost-effectively smooth out the “S” curve, diminish roadway flooding frequency, and reduce potential scouring. The replacement bridge is a durable single-span, reinforced concrete slab with tall abutments built on rock. The wingwalls were extended with MSE walls – creating a more cost effective and innovative approach.

The roadway realignment required a stream removal and relocation. USI designed, permitted, and helped guide Clark County during the various vital construction elements within this project. Construction was phased so the new relocated stream was vegetated before the existing stream was removed. Due to the amount of traffic through the area, the new bridge was built while the existing bridge remained open to traffic.

USI helped Clark County find a cost-effective resolution to a complex problem. From replacing the bridge and realigning the roadway to stream and tree mitigation — USI went above and beyond to deliver a quality, economical solution for the county. Engineer’s Estimate: $800,000.

CLARK COUNTY BRIDGE REPLACEMENT #95

HAMILTON COUNTY BRIDGE NUMBERS #301 & #302 KOSCIUSKO COUNTY BRIDGE #278 SOUTH FRONT STREET OVER TURKEY CREEK




>> USI Project Experience (Cont.)

The existing 3 span bridge was replaced because of its deteriorating condition and because it is too narrow for the newly reconstructed County Road 300 East. The bridge is located 0.5 mile north of County Road 700 S, east of Pendleton, Indiana.

The new 102-foot span bulb-tee bridge improves the hydraulics of the bridge crossing. It lowers the water velocity thereby reducing the potential for scour. It also eliminated two piers, which would frequently catch debris and required constant maintenance and were constantly monitored for scour.

The crossing was widening substantially to match the newly reconstructed roadway, which makes it easier for farm equipment to cross over the creek and typically reduces accident frequency. The new bridge has 11-foot lanes and 7-foot, 4-inch shoulders. Newly installed guardrail associated with the bridge project improved safety across the bridge. The bridge project had a budget of $550,000.00. Completion Date: 2014

Madison County Bridge #172

Tipton County Bridge #59

The Tipton County Board of Commissioners selected USI Consultants, Inc. to design a replacement structure for County Bridge No. 59 carrying CR400E over Schlater Ditch. The existing bridge was a single span concrete beam structure on old deep concrete abutments, was heavily deteriorated, restricted the channel flow, and was narrow. USI designed a single span (59’-0”), side by side, prestressed concrete box beam bridge on a 50 degree skew with spill thru slopes to help improve the hydraulics of the bridge site. Once again, USI utilized right of entry agreements with the surrounding property owners, along with working within the legal drain easement of Schlater Ditch, to allow the project to be designed and constructed in one year. Final Construction Cost: $233,000

Tipton County Bridge #60

The Tipton County Board of Commissioners selected USI Consultants, Inc. to replace County Bridge No. 60 carrying CR200E over ASKEN Ditch. The existing bridge was a single span concrete beam structure on deep stone abutments, which was scheduled for replacement. USI designed a single span (70’-9”), side by side, prestressed concrete box beam bridge with spill thru slopes to help improve the hydraulics of the bridge. USI also utilized right of entry agreements with the surrounding property owners, along with working within the legal drain easement of ASKEN Ditch, to move the project ahead quickly. Final Construction Cost: $242,000

In closing, we wish to thank Grant County for considering USI’s Team for this opportunity. It is important to select a bridge design firm that is uniquely qualified to get the project completed professionally, on time, within budget; one that is committed to the project, and is accountable! We know our team provides the perfect combination of expertise and experience to ensure a successful outcome. It is our continuous goal to provide superior engineering solutions and outstanding customer service that exceeds Grant County’s expectations.

WHY USI? >>USI is a full-service civil engineering firm and can seamlessly flow every bridge replacement project from design services to finalizing the last construction report close out. It is important to note ALL of our professionals have a commitment to excellence and making every project a success. The evolution of every project consistently remains a stress-free partnership, in turn, ultimately provides innovative solutions and cost savings to Grant County.

Having All Services In-House

GRANT COUNTY SAVES

Valuable Dollars

MADISON COUNTY BRIDGE # 172 REPLACEMENT

TIPTON COUNTY BRIDGE #59 REPLACEMENT TIPTON COUNTY BRIDGE #60 REPLACEMENT

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