Statement of Qualif ications
PROFILE OF ALLGEIER, MARTIN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
Consulting Engineering Services Allgeier, Martin and Associates, Inc., has provided planning, design, and construction phase engineering services to public and private sector clients since 1954. Two Divisions – Civil and Electrical - provide our clients specialized professional expertise. Civil Engineering Services The Civil Division serves municipalities, government agencies, institutions and industries. We have provided the complete range of civil engineering services usually needed by small and medium-sized cities. Because of the multi-disciplinary approach, many of our clients have no need to go beyond Allgeier Martin, even for large complex projects. Ability to Perform Managing a project from planning through construction requires experience with both protocol and process. Funding and regulatory agencies require time for review and comment at various stages. Coordination of staff in the completion of each project element calls for experience with time allotment. Allgeier Martin has established an excellent record of performance in all aspects of cost control, quality of work, and ability to meet schedules. Allgeier Martin’s top management, our most experienced professionals, remain actively involved in projects from initiation through completion. The benefit to clients is a high level of quality, attention to detail, and company responsiveness to client needs.
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Experience with Regulatory Agencies Allgeier Martin has significant experience with various regulatory agencies responsible for the review and approval of project designs. The name of Allgeier Martin is one that all the regulatory agencies know to be of high reputation, thorough, professional, and ethical. Our extensive experience with regulatory agencies has been further described in the various project descriptions contained within. Experience in Grant/Loan Programs Allgeier Martin has extensive experience in the area of public funding programs. Our experience offers our clients extensive knowledge of the record keeping requirements and conditions inherent with each funding program.
Established in 1954 • 125 Employees Civil Electrical Power
Structural Surveying Mapping Planning
Design Cost Estimating Construction Monitoring GIS
For more than 62 years, Allgeier, Martin and Associates has sought to be our clients’ most trusted engineering advisor. This continues to be our vision going forward. In order to obtain our vision, we strive to be truthful in our business dealings, be thorough in our work, demonstrate personal responsibility, and listen to our clients’ needs and ideas.
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE
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County Road 70 over Deer Creek
5 County Road 70 over Deer Creek
County Road 70 over Deer Creek
6 County Road 70 over Deer Creek
Pre-cast Bridge Seneca, MO The Seneca Cayuga Casino joined with the City of Seneca to retain Allgeier Martin to design a replacement bridge in the City. Funded by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, this pre-cast arch design was selected to minimize the length of time needed for road closure and to increase culvert capacity as well as an aesthetic appeal in the area.
Williams Creek Bridge Lawrence County, MO Located in the middle of a curve on this paved county road, the bridge was designed with an 8% super-elevation across the bridge deck. It is a triple-span haunch slab style on a 20-degree skew. The spans are 33’, 44’ and 33’ respectively. False work was designed to support the concrete construction until it reached its strength; the false work was then removed after the deck reached the required strength. The interior bents are on rock with the end bents on piling.
Jasper County, MO Sarcoxie, MO A culvert in the City of Sarcoxie, Missouri was functionally and structurally obsolete. Jasper County retained Allgeier Martin to design a new double 12’ x 9’ cast-in-place concrete box culvert capable of handling a 10-year storm event. The walls of the ditch were lined with gabions filled with stone to reduce the easement width and match the rock walls of the existing channel. Allgeier Martin also provided complete construction engineering and inspection services resulting in a successful and fully functional transportation structure.
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Lick Creek Bridge Replacement Ozark County, MO Allgeier Martin was selected by the Ozark County Commission to provide engineering services for the replacement of a structurally deficient one lane bridge over Lick Creek located within the City of Gainesville. The bridge included a standard two lane roadway. The structure consisted of a 36’-48’-36’ triple span concrete haunch slab bridge. This structure was chosen to reduce the fill and grade requirements to accommodate driveways and existing improvements. Funding was provided by the Missouri Department of Transportation through their BRO program.
Jasper County Bridges Allgeier Martin has been selected by Jasper County to provide complete design and construction engineering and inspection services for their Culvert and Bridge Replacement Program. This annual program typically involves several existing structures that are programmed for replacement, renovation or reconstruction. Since this provides for a larger amount of construction work, it has also been an effective way to reduce costs. The type of work performed is typical for most counties, and consists of the rehabilitation or replacement of existing span type structures, replacement of single or multiple span box culverts, and design of federally funded bridges. The structures typically used includes either the attractive concrete haunch slab bridge, or the more traditional concrete pre-stressed I-Girder, steel I-Girder, or concrete box culvert. Each project is designed in-house by our design professionals and inspected through construction completion. Although each structure can be designed to function in most situations, each structure is designed to fit a specific application as dictated by specific budgetary and geometric requirements. Because of Allgeier Martin’s extensive experience and technical competence, the owner is given the opportunity to select a structure that best suits their needs. Each structure is designed according to the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials thereby promoting standardized designs and construction procedures.
Interstate Highway I-49 Bridge over 20th Street Joplin, MO. The Missouri Department of Transportation selected Allgeier Martin to provide complete design engineering services for a three span concrete, pre-stressed I-girder bridge. The design was in metric, and involved three 16.5 meter pre-stressed concrete I-girder spans with safety barrier curb and pile footings. Allgeier Martin’s services included design calculations and plans for construction for the highway bridge. Lost Creek Bridge Newton County, MO Allgeier Martin was selected by Newton County for a bridge replacement project in the City of Seneca, Missouri. This bridge consisted of a steel I beam design with a concrete deck, highway guard rail and a steel galvanized pedestrian handrail. Pre-cast Bridge Jasper County, MO A low water structure located on a heavily used county road was experiencing frequent overtopping and debris collection. In order to minimize road closure times and reduce frequency of debris collection, this double 25’ span x 5’ tall pre-cast bridge was selected. While this structure is slightly more costly than the typical box culvert, it allowed the road to be re-opened sooner. Additionally, because the pre-cast structure was constructed with shoulders, it was permissible to eliminate the guardrails. This proved to be beneficial in this farming community. Triple Box Culvert Jasper County, MO. This triple 10’ span by 7’ tall reinforced concrete box culvert replaced a low water vented ford that flooded frequently. This typical box culvert was selected because of its simplicity, familiarity in the construction industry, economical construction and design costs. Because this structure is typically constructed with shoulders, guardrails were not required. This allows for a wider and safer structure, and is widely accepted by the farming community. The Hydro Division personnel of Allgeier, Martin and Associates, Inc., are recognized as experts in hydrology and hydraulics across Missouri and in adjacent states. They have modeled and analyzed more than a thousand bridges and culverts.
Our approach to bridge hydraulics involves: • Understanding the extent of existing flooding problems through discussions with County staff and impacted land owners. • Minimizing the impacts of the proposed roadway and bridge improvements on neighboring properties.
• Evaluation of the potential for scour, erosion, and stream stability. • Compliance with FEMA floodplain requirements. • Sizing the bridge opening. • Accurately identifying the flood risk to the infrastructure and adjacent properties.
This approach allowed us to provide the County with a cost-effective design that results in the maximum level of flood protection for the available project budget.
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Survey and Right-Of-Way Experience Allgeier Martin has a long history of providing surveying services to the four-state area of Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas. With four licensed surveyors on staff with a combined ninety years of experience and eight crews in the field along with our sub-contracted crew, no job is too large. These crews are divided between Civil and Electrical Department as needed. Each crew is equipped with a precision GPS base/rover combination and a total station to assure versatile, cost effective collection of field data. Allgeier Martin has negotiated and acquired Right-of-Way for numerous projects over the years which have included streets, water lines, sewer lines and electrical transmission line projects. Empire District Electric Company Allgeier Martin provides on going right-of-way services for Empire Electric District Company on a retainer basis. These projects described here were recently completed. Allgeier Martin obtained expanded rightof-way for Empire District Electric to upgrade 12 miles of transmission line to 161kV from Division Street in Springfield, MO north to Highway HH. We also obtained expanded easements for a 69kV transmission line upgrade from Tipton Ford, MO to Neosho, MO. Additional projects for Empire District included 5.0 miles of mostly new easements for a 15kV, 3 phase distribution line from Webb City, MO to Carl Junction, MO., 3.0 miles of mostly new easements for a 15kV, 3 phase distribution line along Highway AA near Joplin, MO and 2.0 miles of expanded right-ofway for an upgraded 15 kV, 3 phase distribution line from Fall Creek to downtown Branson, MO.
Carroll Electric Cooperative Corporation Allgeier Martin serves Carroll Electric Cooperative with right-of-way services on an on-going basis. Allgeier Martin recently obtained new easements for a 3.5 mile, 161kV transmission line between Carroll Electric Cooperative Corporations Highlands and Elvendon substations in Benton County, AR. Allgeier Martin also obtained 2.0 miles of right-of-way for a 161kV transmission line to the site of a new substation near Highway JJ in Taney County, MO. We also arranged purchase of the substation site. In addition, Allgeier Martin has obtained and continues to obtain new and expanded easements for numerous distribution line projects. Ozarks Electric Cooperative Corporation Allgeier Martin recently arranged purchase of a new substation site for Ozarks Electric Cooperative Corporation near Goshen, AR. We negotiated with landowners for 3.5 miles of 161kV transmission line right-of-way for the line to serve the new substation. We also worked on expanded easements for upgrades of Ozarks Electric’s Baldwin transmission line (4.0 miles) and the Elkins transmission line (1.0 mile). KAMO Power Allgeier Martin obtained expanded easements for 20 miles of upgraded 69 kV transmission line for KAMO Power from Miami, OK to Neosho, MO. This project was completed in 2012.
We bring together a range of expertise unequalled in civil and electrical engineering. Utility Relocation Experience Allgeier Martin has been and continues to be very active in the planning and design of county, city, and highway department related utilities relocation projects. This activity has kept us current with city and highway department procedures, practices and requirements. For the past 12 years and counting, Empire District Electric Company has relied heavily on Allgeier Martin for its right of way acquisition services, as well as utility coordination services for their projects. Recently, Empire District Electric Company selected Allgeier Martin for utility relocation and easement negotiation for the following locations: • Zora and Main - City of Joplin • Maiden Lane from 8th street to 32nd Street - City of Joplin • The Dollar General Store - Oronogo, MO • Fountain Road and Mt. Hope Road - Webb City, MO City of Joplin, Missouri The City of Joplin’s widening of Connecticut Street between 10th and 30th Streets was a multi-year project. The project required significant right-of-way and easement procurement, as well as utility relocations and the design of grade separation projects with the Kansas City Southern Railroad. Allgeier Martin worked closely with the City of Joplin, KCS, MoDOT, and the utility companies for the successful completion of the project.
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Jasper County, Missouri Allgeier Martin has worked with the Jasper County Commissioner’s for the last 14 years in replacing deficient bridges and culverts throughout the County that do not meet today’s design standards. Along with the new structure, the roadway approaches are improved to provide safer design speeds and sight distances. This typically requires additional right–of-way that must be acquired following federal and state guidelines. Allgeier Martin has a high success rate in obtaining the needed right-of-way on these county projects. City of Joplin, Missouri Allgeier Martin was retained by the City of Joplin for Drainage Projects and Land Survey services in 2010. Projects included reducing flooding on Indiana from 20th to 22nd and Iowa from 20th to 24th.
The renderings shown give indication of the creativity of our firm. The illustrations show how inclusion of various safety features for pedestrians and motorists, as well as aesthetic attributes, can be added to a project.
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RECORD OF PERFORMANCE AND COST CONTROL
Percent Change in Construction Cost Control of costs is a focus of any Allgeier Martin design project. Allgeier Martin is proud of its reputation gained over the past 61 years for the production of thorough, detailed drawings and specifications that ultimately reduce changes required during project construction. Our construction documents are continually receiving praise from clients, contractors and regulatory review agencies as to their quality and completeness. Below are a few examples of past projects and the percentage change from initial project bid price to final contract price
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Project
Location
Bid Price Final Price % Change
Ance Creek Road Improvements
Branson West, MO
783,545
764,692
-2.4%
Lick Creek Bridge Replacement
Ozark County, MO
457,848
461,038
+0.7%
Lost Creek Bridge Replacement
Newton County, MO
281,814
281,814
0.0%
Hickory Creek Bridge Replacement
Newton County, MO
279,733
279,412
-0.1%
Jasper County Bridge Replacements
Jasper County, MO
1,108,755
1,130,093
+1.9%
Dowel Bar Retrofit Highway 166
Coffeyville, KS
402,274
350,605
-8.7%
No. 2 Well and Tower
Branson West, MO
461,350
460,800
-0.1%
S. Aunt’s Creek WWTP
Branson West, MO
2,538,809
2,538,862
0.0%
Route 36 Utilities Relocation
Branson West, MO
312,061
327,297
+4.9%
WWTP Improvements (Phosphorus Removal Facilities)
Branson West, MO
1,601,999
1,601,999
0.0%
South Distribution System Water Lines-Sec 1
Daviess PWSD 2 (MO)
1,089,055
1,101,403
+1.1%
South Distribution System Water Lines-Sec 2
Daviess PWSD 2 (MO)
2,134,538
2,187,756
+2.5%
North Distribution System Water Lines
Daviess PWSD 2 (MO)
1,412,869
1,453,463
+2.9%
Water Lines, Standpipes & Booster Pump Station
Caldwell PWSD 3 (MO)
2,998,809
3,130,427
+4.3%
Standpipes
Caldwell PWSD 3 (MO)
461,222
469,879
+1.9%
Water Distribution System Extension
Caldwell PWSD 3(MO)
238,896
236,898
-0.9%
Water Supply Well, Treatment Facilities, and Water Tower
Vernon PWSD 2 (MO)
648,938
650,751
+0.3%
Wastewater Pumping Facilities
Loma Linda, MO
472,417
483,511
+2.3%
Wastewater Collection System
Duquesne, MO
3,454,362
3,473,801
+0.6%
Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Nevada, MO
8,554,592
8,647,353
+1.1%
Water Supply Well, Treatment, Distribution Improvements
Seneca, MO
528,872
555,755
+5.1%
Water System Improvements
Purdy, MO
542,796
540,456
-0.01%
Elevated Storage Facility
Lebanon, MO
705,000
705,000
0.0%
Wastewater Lagoon Improvements
Wheaton, MO
575,922
558,874
-3.0%
Center Creek WWTP Expansion
Webb City, MO
2,984,853
3,227,05
+8.1%
Lift Station, Force Main & Interceptor Sewer
Carterville, MO
977,513
1,024,461
+4.8%
Allen County Apron Renovation
Allen County, KS
422,788
415,087
-3.3%
Phase 1 Apron Improvements
Allen County, KS
422,788
415,088
-1.8%
Phase 2 Apron Improvements
Regional Airport
373,920
373,920
0.0%
Wastewater Treatment Facility
Joplin, MO
6,300,000
5,909,898
-6.2%
Monett Water Treatment Plant
Monett, MO
11,300,000
11,315,000
+0.%
REFERENCES
Mr. Jim Honey Jasper County Commissioner 417.237.1027 honeyjim@ecarthage.com
Mr. Randy Marti Nevada, MO 417.448.5503 marti@nevadamo.org
Mr. David Weaver Duquesne, MO 417.437.8929 koinmssc@prodigy.net
Mr. Steve Lawver City Administrator Carl Junction, MO 417.649.7237 cjcityadm@carljunction.org
Mr. Ron Kaiser Wyandotte Tribe of Oklahoma Wyandotte, OK 918.678.6325 rkaiser@wyandotte-nation.org Mr. Chuck Shively Director of Public Works Coffeyville, KS 316.252.6007 cshively@coffeyville.com
Mr. Troy Royer City Manager Neosho, MO 417-451-8050 troyer@neoshomo.org Mr. Pat Worley Former Chairman Village of Silver Creek 417.850.0958 pworley@cableone.net
Mr. Bob Williams Carthage Water & Electric Plant Carthage, MO 417.237.7328 williams@cwepnet.com Mr. William Runkle Webb City, MO 417.673.5590 wrunkle@webbcity.org
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PROFESSIONAL RESUMES
MICHAEL ATKINSON, P.E. Vice President, Civil Engineer | michael.atkinson@amce.com
Education
Registrations
History
Memberships
• Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering University of Missouri - Rolla, 1994 • Allgeier, Martin and Associates, Inc. 1997 - Present • Missouri Department of Transportation 1994-1997
Summary of Professional Experience
Mr. Atkinson is a Vice President, Project Manager/Engineer with Allgeier, Martin and Associates, Inc. where he is responsible for Transportation, Stormwater, and Structural related projects. Mr. Atkinson began his career in 1992 when he started working as an engineering intern for the Missouri Department of Transportation. Throughout his career, he has gained experience through education, consulting with professionals, and by promoting the engineering and transportation profession. His participation in the transportation profession has allowed him to serve as president of the Transportation Engineers Association of Missouri (TEAM). During his career with MoDOT, Mr. Atkinson conducted training seminars where construction inspectors could learn the
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• Professional Engineer Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma • National Society of Professional Engineers • Transportation Engineers Association of Missouri (TEAM) President (2011-2012)
latest developments in asphalt paving and construction inspection procedures. His most recent engagement was a presentation on “Concrete Pavement Restoration” techniques where he was invited to speak at the 2010 annual convention for the American Concrete Paving Association in Kansas City after one of his projects received a national award for concrete paving excellence. Currently, Mr. Atkinson has successfully designed several projects that include geometric improvements, intersection design, stormwater improvements, and pavement design. His past experience with projects and engineering associations has allowed him to see the necessary elements required for a successful project.
JOSEPH P. WILSON, P.H., P.E. Vice President, Civil Engineer, Hydrologist | joe.wilson@amce.com
Education
• Master of Science, Civil Engineering University of Missouri - Rolla, 1992 • Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude, Civil Engineering University of Missouri - Rolla, 1986
History
• Allgeier, Martin and Associates, Inc. 2006 - Present • Wilson Hydro, LLC 1993 - 2006 • Scott Consulting Engineers 1987 - 1993
Summary of Professional Experience
Mr. Wilson serves as our Hydro Division Manager in our Rolla, Missouri office and has extensive experience in the fields of Hydrology and Hydraulics. He is one of only eight Certified Professional Hydrologists’ in the State of Missouri. Prior to joining the firm in August 2006, Mr. Wilson was the Managing Member of Wilson Hydro, LLC, in Rolla (August 1993 to August 2006), a private consulting firm specializing in stormwater management, flood studies, bridge hydraulics, stormwater master planning, stormwater management regulation development, dam and spillway design, technical training and peer review.
Boards/Review Panels
• FEMA - Scientific Resolution Panel
Registrations
• Professional Engineer Missouri, Oklahoma, Iowa, Kansas • Professional Hydrologist American Institute of Hydrology
Memberships
• American Institute of Hydrology • Missouri Society of Professional Engineers • Consulting Engineers Council, Missouri • American Society of Civil Engineers • Chi Epsilon, Civil Engineering Honor Society
Mr. Wilson was a Teaching Fellow for the University of Missouri Rolla from 1993 to 1996 teaching undergraduate Fluid Mechanics and Engineering Hydrology and also taught Water Resources Engineering in 2007 and 2008 at Missouri University of Science and Technology. From 1987 to 1993, Mr. Wilson served as Director of Storm Water Management for Scott Consulting Engineers in Springfield, MO.
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DR. CHARLES E. PATTERSON, P.E., Ph.D. Senior Engineer | charles.patterson@amce.com
Education
History
Registrations
Memberships
• Doctor of Philosophy, Civil Engineering University of Missouri-Rolla, 1998 • Master of Science, Civil Engineering University of Missouri-Rolla, 1995 • Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Cum Laude University of Missouri-Rolla, 1988 • Professional Engineer Missouri
Summary of Professional Experience
Prior to joining Allgeier Martin in 2006, Dr. Patterson was a Project Engineer with WILSON HYDRO, LLC, Rolla, Missouri (July 2000 to August 2006), where he was responsible for hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and design and construction plan development. He is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Missouri-Rolla, Rolla, Missouri (August 1998 to present) where he currently teaches undergraduate Fluid Mechanics. He has also the Hydrology/Hydraulics section for the PE test review and has taught graduate level courses including Hydraulic Structures and Water Infrastructure Engineering.
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• Allgeier, Martin and Associates, Inc. 2006 - Present • Wilson Hydro, LLC 2000-2006 • Civil Engineering Professionals 1995-2000 • American Society of Civil Engineers • Chi Epsilon, Civil Engineering Honor Society
Dr. Patterson’s work includes hydraulic transient modeling and analysis of water supply lines and deep wells for sewage injection, design of equipment to reduce hydraulic transient pressures, design and analysis of water supply networks for new systems and modifications of existing systems, design and analysis of sanitary sewer systems for new communities, including gravity lines and low pressure sewer lines, design of pump stations, hydrologic modeling of watersheds ranging in area from 0.2 acres up to 150 square miles, determination of water surface profiles, and design of detention basins and energy dissipation structures.
BLAKE WATSON, E.I. Junior Engineer | blake.watson@amce.com
Education
• Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering University of Arkansas, 2013
Summary of Professional Experience
Mr. Watson graduated in December, 2013 from the University of Arkansas. He has worked for Asphalt Paving and Concrete gaining experience and knowledge as an engineering intern for APAC Quarry Division on mobile mining crews. Duties included writing guidelines to secure highway permits for transport of heavy equipment and surveying material stock piles, calculating quantities, and assisting with daily inspections of the quarry plant. His work as an engineering intern for the US Army Corps of
History
• Allgeier, Martin and Associates, Inc. 2014 - Present • Asphalt Paving and Concrete 2012 - 2013 • US Army Corps of Engineers 2009 - 2011 • Bryant School District 2007 - 2008
Engineers included performing area and volume calculations and assisting with inspection of Ft. Smith May Branch tunnel project as well as assisting with inspections of projects under construction including an airfield pavement project and an office building project.
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JOHN EMMERT
Construction Oversight | john.emmert@amce.com
Education
• Associates of Science Missouri Southern State University, 2000
Certifications • ACI
Summary of Professional Experience
Prior to joining Allgeier Martin, Mr. Emmert was employed with Missouri Department of Transportation for 12 years in several areas of the construction spectrum. Sampling and testing materials such as soils, aggregates, asphalts and concrete. Testing performed varied from Plasticity indexes, establishing proctors by means of moisture density curves for use in nuclear density gauges, gradations, absorptions, air content, slump and compressive strength. Mr. Emmert is currently certified to perform these tests in the State of Missouri by means of the MODOT technician certification program. As of April of (2012) he is testing through Kansas State University to become ACI certified for concrete testing in the State of Kansas. Mr. Emmert is experienced in several aspects of construction staking on projects with multiple miles of divided highway, bridges and drainage structures. Slope staking, pre-split on rock areas, drainage structure staking with alignment and grade adjustments made in the field, grading ditches, bridge stakes and paving grades.
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History
• Allgeier, Martin and Associates, Inc. 2011 - Present • Missouri Department of Transportation 2000 - 2011
He was responsible for documentation of daily work reports and all pay items on contracts and provided prompt payment to the contractors. Upon completion of projects, Mr. Emmert red lined all original plans and produced the as built set of plans kept on file. He produced change orders for all items which were added, under ran or had quantity changes throughout the course of the projects. He was responsible for weekly erosion control inspections and guided contractors in options and timelines for both preventative and maintenance of all forms best management practices utilized on project in attempts to retain sediment within the project limits.
MIKE COPLEY
Construction Inspection | mike.copley@amce.com
Education
• Missouri Southern State University • Crowder College
History
• Allgeier, Martin and Associates, Inc. 2013 - Present • Missouri Department of Transportation 1993-2013
Summary of Professional Experience
Prior to joining Allgeier Martin, Mr. Copley was employed with the Missouri Department of Transportation as a Construction Technician, Construction Inspector and a Senior Construction Inspector in the Neosho Construction Office for 20 years with experience and training in several areas of the construction spectrum.
MoDOT Certifications
• Aggregate • Concrete Field • Bit • Concrete Strength • Soil Density • Profilo • Absorption • Low Slump • Radiation Safety Training • 80 hours of NHI FHWA Bridge Inspection Training
structures. Slope staking, pre-split on rock areas, drainage structure staking with alignment and grade adjustments made in the field, grading ditches, bridge stakes and paving grades. He was responsible for documentation of daily work reports and all pay items on contracts and provided prompt payment to the contractors.
Mr. Copley is experienced in several aspects of construction staking on projects with multiple miles of divided highway, bridges and drainage
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Shaffer&Hines, Inc. (DBE Firm) PROFILE OF THE FIRM Shaffer & Hines, Inc., established in 1985, is an engineering/surveying
firm located in Nixa, Missouri providing professional consulting civil engineering and surveying services. The firm is certified as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) as defined by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s 49 CFR Part 26. Shaffer & Hines, Inc. has assisted area municipalities in facility planning, specification and code implementation, plan review, project bidding, contract administration, and general representation. Projects have included both private and public funds with many involving Missouri Department of Transportation, Missouri Department of Natural Resources, United States Department of Agriculture – Rural Development, United States Environmental Protection Agency and Community Development Block Grant grants and loans. Boundary surveying, topographic surveying, construction staking, easement preparation and other surveying related services are provided by our in-house surveying staff utilizing RTK GPS and robotic total station surveying equipment to maintain a high level of accuracy and quality control. The Shaffer & Hines staff currently has three Registered Professional Engineers, two Professional Land Surveyors, and experienced CADD, survey and secretarial support staff. In addition to our qualified and experienced personnel, our firm utilizes professional civil engineering design software and analysis programs to increase accuracy and quality.
A dedication to personnel service, professionalism, integrity, and quality is central to the success of a project and is at the forefront of the Shaffer & Hines mission. The ability to build an atmosphere of cooperation and trust is a primary goal on all Shaffer & Hines endeavors. Experience And Technical Competence With Similar Projects: • Barton County Bridge BR# 392002 – Barton County, Missouri • Barton County Bridge BR# 2190017 – Barton County, Missouri • Laclede County Bridge BRO BO53(11) over Auglaize Creek – Laclede County, Missouri • Laclede County Bridge BRO BO53(12) over Auglaize Creek – Laclede County, Missouri • Douglas County Bridge BRO-B034(022) – Douglas County, Missouri General Project Description: Performed boundary and topographic surveying, established rights of way and property lines, provided legal descriptions for right-of-way acquisition, established control points and benchmarks for future use. Prepared a contour map, provided cross sections as needed within the topographic limits sufficient to create a comprehensive surface model, located all utilities and provided other required surveying related information for design of the bridge.
Professional Resume
SHANE L. MACHIN, P.L.S. Education
• Land Surveying Missouri State University • Biology & Environmental Science Drury University
History
• Shaffer & Hines, Inc. 2003 - present • Gordon and Associates, Inc. 1997 - 2003
Summary of Professional Experience
Mr. Machin’s duties involve project budgeting and scheduling, performing survey calculations, review of survey drawings and supervising field personnel.
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Registrations
• Professional Land Surveyor Missouri
Memberships
• Missouri Society of Professional Surveyors Ozark Chapter
Engineering Terracon construction materials engineers can provide a full range of engineering services involving not only testing and observation of construction materials and practices, but also design services and condition assessments that require special expertise. Preparation and Review of Material Specifications Terracon engineers prepare and review specifications in order to provide recommendations on material properties, type and frequency of tests to perform, as well as reporting requirements for quality control and assurance of material quality. Mix Designs and Production Testing Mix designs require blending available and cost-effective component materials into a mix that will fulfill project needs. Terracon provides production testing in the form of batch plant inspections and calibration, plus testing and observation during placement of materials to monitor specification compliance and thereby maximize system performance.
Investigations and Assessment Poor performance and failure of construction materials do occur. Investigating and assessing the reason, and identifying necessary corrective activities requires engineering expertise and experience. Additionally, facility owners often wish to change the usage of a system by increasing loading on a foundation, pavement, or structures. Terracon personnel have the ability to conduct such investigations and in-place evaluations. In addition to visual condition assessments, our engineers utilize nondestructive and destructive examination techniques and laboratory testing to evaluate the condition, suitability, and properties of in-place materials. Quality Assurance Programs The goal of Terracon’s internal quality control and assurance programs is to minimize the testing variability caused by testing and equipment error. Our attention to detail during testing can allow for more timely and confident decision making pertaining to compliance of workmanship and materials.
Transportation Terracon performed a geotechnical engineering study for the I-15 DesignBuild project in Las Vegas, NV. The work included more than 100 borings for a total depth of 5,500 feet. In order to meet the schedule requirements, drilling was performed in two shifts. Geotechnical consulting firms are not all equal when it comes to the scope of services they can provide. Many firms subcontract significant portions of their field exploration and laboratory testing, while others have only a handful of engineers in limited geographic areas with limited resources. Terracon is a full service consulting firm and is your single source for geotechnical engineering services throughout North America. Terracon’s engineers have performed thousands of preliminary and remedial assessments of project sites ranging from rail and highway corridors to commercial and industrial facilities. As part of the owner’s team, we understand it is our responsibility to provide factual and timely information for use in feasibility studies. We strive to control costs through effective research of internal and external data sources, clear communication with the owner’s team about objectives, and prudent use of field reconnaissance and exploration. Through close coordination with the design and construction team, we seek to limit the risk of unknown conditions to the owner and contractor, thereby reducing the contingency built into the project costs.
As a leading provider of geotechnical services, we can accomplish: • Preliminary and remedial investigation services, we are experienced in providing baseline geotechnical reports that are suitable for preliminary design packages. • A wide array of earth retaining systems including mechanically stabilized walls, soil nails, secant piles, and tie-backs. Terracon also provides engineering design of temporary shoring systems. • In-house design of specialized foundations such as auger-cast piles and micropiles • Assessment and remedial recommendations for a variety of issues including slope failures, vibration related damage, settlement, and stabilization of roadbed subgrade. With a national network, our clients recognize that Terracon can respond to emergency situations in hours, not days or weeks. With more than 250 geotechnical engineers and one of the largest drilling fleets in the country, Terracon is well positioned to deliver quality, responsive, and cost-effective geotechnical engineering services, regardless of project size.
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On-site Services Terracon conducts field tests during construction, such as testing the compaction of in-place structural fill using a nuclear density gauge. These tests give verification that the soils encountered match what was anticipated. On-site testing and observation requires construction materials engineers and technicians who are experienced and certified. Terracon personnel are trained in the areas of ASTM requirements, equipment usage, and health and safety issues. Onsite services typically fall into one or more of the following categories. Soils Common onsite soils tests and observations performed by Terracon take place during fill placement, excavation, and foundation installations. Specific tests are done for density and moisture content of compacted fill, material conformance with project specifications, stripping of organic matter, and confirmation of bearing depths and strata for foundation elements.
Concrete and Masonry Initially, we can check concrete production at batch plants to verify quality and quantity of the mix components. At the site, concrete placement operations are observed for proper placing techniques, including direct discharge from the truck, buckets, or by pumping. Field tests such as slump, air content, and temperature are performed by experienced, certified technicians.
Fundamental to decisions regarding the necessity to replace or repair pavement layers is the evaluation of the in-place materials. Core samples can be taken to determine thickness and density of the asphalt concrete and base course materials, and to evaluate subgrade properties. Nondestructive nuclear density gauge tests can be performed rapidly for statistical analysis at numerous locations.
Condition evaluation of in-place concrete and masonry can be done to investigate problems with new construction. We provide both intrusive and nondestructive procedures that test the soundness of in-situ concrete and masonry.
Aggregates The availability of high-quality aggregates is important for the production of Portland cement concrete, asphaltic cement concrete, and for use as pavement base, structural backfill, and drainage filter material. Specific tests can be performed onsite to monitor conformance with project specifications. Additional monitoring in the field includes observation of placement and compaction procedures, lift thickness monitoring, stockpile sampling, and measurement of in-place densities.
Asphalt Batch plants can be inspected for conformance to equipment specifications and ability to provide the specified design mix. Aggregate stockpiles are typically sampled and gradation tests are performed on raw materials or as part of the extraction analysis or binder ignition.
Metals Technology – Ultrasonic Examination Terracon has a highly skilled group of ultrasonic technicians. Our experience ranges from examination of bridge steel to boiler tubes and steam piping. Terracon is staffed by a group of ultrasonic technicians certified by the American Society of Nondestructive Testing as ACCP Level II and III technicians. Terracon maintains each of these personnel certifications in accordance with our in-house “Standard Written Practice” that meets or exceeds the American Society of Nondestructive Testing TC-1 recommended practice for certification and qualification of nondestructive testing personnel. This is the benchmark throughout the world for certification of nondestructive testing personnel. Our program has been established to ensure each radiographer has met our own high standards.
We are fully equipped to perform a wide range of ultrasonic testing including thickness, laminations, bonding, and weld examination. These services are portable and available for site application. Ultrasonic examination services include: • Inspection of structural steel moment connections • Inspection of structural steel splice connections • Inspection of high pressure piping welds • Inspection of various materials including steel, plastic, and composites • Lamination inspection of steel and composites • Bonding inspection of brazed and soldered joints • Thickness examination of various base materials
Radiographic Examination Terracon has a highly skilled group of industrial radiographers. Our experience ranges from examination of bridge steel to boiler tubes or post tension cable in concrete. Terracon is staffed by a group of radiographers certified by the American Society of Nondestructive Testing as ACCP Level II and III. In addition, Terracon maintains each of these personnel certifications in accordance with our in house “Standard Written Practice.” This practice meets or exceeds the American Society of Nondestructive Testing TC-1 recommended practice for certification and qualification of nondestructive testing personnel. This is the standard benchmark throughout the United States for certification of nondestructive testing personnel. Our program has been established to ensure each radiographer has met our own high standards. We are licensed by the state and federal authorities to own and use radioactive materials. We use both Iridium 192 and an X-ray machine to produce the 21
desired quality radiographic film. We have several mobile darkrooms that allow us to provide instant results on-site without costly delays. Radiographic examination services include: • Above ground and elevated storage tanks • ASME and API coded vessels and tanks • Welded connections for structural steel framing (bridges, buildings, support structures, etc.) • Welded pipe connections • Location of post-tension cables and reinforced steel in concrete slabs, walls, and columns • Qualification testing for welders and welding procedures • Services provided on-site, at the fabrication shop, and in our lab
TY G. ALEXANDER, P.E. Geotechnical Engineer/Principal Education
• Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering University of Wyoming, 1996
History
• Terracon Consultants, Inc., 1996-Present
Registrations
Certifications
• Nuclear Density Gauge Safety Training
Affiliations
• Missouri Society of Professional Engineers • Construction Specification Institute • Springfield Contractors Association • Tri-State Area Contractors Association
• Professional Engineer Missouri, Kansas, Colorado
Professional Experience Mr. Alexander is the Office Manager of Terracon’s Springfield, Missouri office. He provides project management and oversight for subsurface investigations, construction materials engineering, laboratory testing, sample evaluation and report preparation. During the past twenty years, Mr. Alexander has gained diverse project experience as a geotechnical and materials engineer. He has served as
the geotechnical engineer for commercial, and industrial developments; transportation projects; dams; airports; pavements; water and oil storage tanks; grain silos; schools; and municipal utility projects. Further, Mr. Alexander has experience in the field and laboratory, performing a full range of materials testing and quality control. He has served as Project Engineer for hundreds of projects in Southwest Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Nebraska, and Wyoming.
Project Experience BRO Bridge Replacement Projects Southwest Missouri Project Geotechnical Engineer of Record for over 50 county bridge replacement projects in over 15 counties in Southwestern Missouri including Jasper County. Projects typically include recommendations for driven pile foundation systems. US 160 over BNSF Railroad West Plains, Missouri Project Geotechnical Engineer of Record for a bridge project for US 160 over a BNSF track, as well as over an existing creek. The project was performed in accordance with MoDOT geotechnical requirements. Engineering analysis included global stability analysis for 25 foot embankments constructed for support of the proposed bridges as well as recommendations for design of the driven pile foundation systems for the bridges.
26th Street Improvements Joplin, Missouri Geotechnical engineer providing subgrade testing and stabilization recommendations for this pavement improvement project. The project consisted of reconstruction of 26th Street through areas with unstable soils and shallow utilities. We provided guidance to the City on subgrade stabilization recommendations. Schifferdecker Improvements Joplin, Missouri Geotechnical engineer providing subgrade testing and stabilization recommendations for this pavement improvement project. The project consisted of reconstruction of Schifferdecker through areas with unstable soils and shallow utilities. We provided guidance to the City on subgrade stabilization recommendations.
Neosho Road Improvements Project Neosho, Missouri Project Geotechnical Engineer of Record for road improvement project for US Highway 60, Hale McGinty Drive, Waldo Memorial Drive, Kodiak Road, Rocketdyne Road, Laramie Lane, Oak Road/Industrial Drive. Performed a preliminary geotechnical exploration in accordance with MoDOT geotechnical requirements for this multi-road extension and widening project. 22
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