Agenda 05/11/2021 Item #16A17 (RPS #21-7847 w/Water Resources Management Associates)05/11/2021
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve the selection committee's ranking for Request for Professional
Services (RPS) No. 21-7847, "Goodlette-Frank Road Ditch Improvements Design Services," and
authorize staff to begin contract negotiations with the top -ranked firm, Water Resources
Management Associates, Inc., so that staff can bring a proposed agreement back for the Board's
consideration at a subsequent meeting.
OBJECTIVE: To engage the services of Water Resources Management Associates, Inc., to provide
engineering services for the Goodlette-Frank Ditch stormwater improvements.
CONSIDERATIONS: The Goodlette-Frank Ditch requires improvements to enhance the conveyance
capacity of stormwater flow to the Gordon River to reduce flooding in residential and commercial
developments west of Goodlette-Frank Road. This project will consist of professional engineering
services for the design of erosion control and bank stabilization, building a maintenance access travel
way, and modification of outfalls along approximately 2 miles of ditch on the west side of the Goodlette-
Frank Road.
On February 5, 2021, the Procurement Services Division released notices of RPS No. 21-7847,
"Goodlette-Frank Ditch Improvements Design Services." The County notified 21,703 firms, 87 interested
firms viewed the RPS information, and staff received five (5) responsive and responsible proposals by the
March 5, 2021 deadline.
The selection committee convened on March 24, 2021, and as described in step 1 of the solicitation
documents, the committee scored each of the proposals. The selection committee shortlisted the following
top three firms to move on to step 2, presentations: (1) Water Resources Management Associates, Inc., (2)
Agnoli, Barber and Brundage, Inc., and (3) Wood Environment & Infrastructure, LLC. Per Section
287.055 of the Florida Statutes, the Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act, the evaluation criteria
included, ability of professional personnel; certified minority business enterprise; past
performance/references; project approach, willingness to meet time and budget requirements; location;
and recent, current, and projected workloads of the firm. Each firm provided at least three references from
clients of projects with a similar size for which the firm provided services similar in scope and complexity
within the past five years.
On April 6, 2021, the selection committee convened for step 2, presentations were given, and the
committee ranked the firms, as shown below.
Firm Names
Final Ranking
Water Resources Management Associates, Inc.
1
Agnoli, Barber & Brundage, Inc.
2
Wood Environment & Infrastructure, LLC
3
Staff is requesting authorization to begin negotiations with the top ranked firm, Water Resources
Management Associates, Inc. In the event an agreement cannot be reached with the top ranked firm, staff
would continue negotiating with the remaining firms in ranked order until a proposed agreement can be
brought back for the Board's consideration.
FISCAL IMPACT: After an agreement has been reached, staff will bring the negotiated agreement to
the Board for approval. Funding for the subsequent contract is available in Growth Management Grants
Fund (711), Growth Management Grants Match Fund (712), Stormwater Bond Fund (327) and
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Stormwater Capital Fund (325), Project 60102. Source of funding is a FEMA Hazard Mitigation grant
funding, stormwater bond revenue and transfers from the General Fund.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management impact associated with this
action.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote
for Board approval. -SAA
RECOMMENDATION: To approve the selection committee's ranking for RPS No. 21-7847,
"Goodlette-Frank Ditch Improvements Design Services," authorize staff to begin contract negotiations
with Water Resources Management Associates, Inc., and in the event that an agreement cannot be reached
with that firm, to continue negotiating with the remaining firms in ranked order, so that a proposed
agreement can be brought back for the Board's consideration at a subsequent meeting.
Prepared by: Mindy Collier, Project Manager, Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees & Program
Management
ATTACHMENT(S
1.21-7847 NORA.docx (PDF)
2.21-7847 Final Ranking (PDF)
3. [Linked] 21-7847 WRMA Proposal (PDF)
4.21-7847 Solicitation (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.A.17
Doe ID: 15596
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve the selection committee's ranking for Request for
Professional Services (RPS) No. 21-7847, "Goodlette-Frank Road Ditch Improvements Design Services,"
and authorize staff to begin contract negotiations with the top -ranked firm, Water Resources Management
Associates, Inc., so that staff can bring a proposed agreement back for the Board's consideration at a
subsequent meeting.
Meeting Date: 05/11/2021
Prepared by:
Title: — Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees, and Program Management
Name: Mindy Collier
04/13/2021 7:51 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - IF, CPP & PM — County Manager's Office
Name: Amy Patterson
04/13/2021 7:51 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Procurement Services
Opal Vann
Level 1 Purchasing Gatekeeper
Procurement Services
Sandra Herrera
Additional Reviewer
Growth Management Department
Lisa Abatemarco
Additional Reviewer
Growth Management Department
Lisa Taylor
Additional Reviewer
Growth Management Operations Support
Christopher Johnson
Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees, and Program Management Gerald Kurtz
County Manager's Office
Amy Patterson
Additional Reviewer
County Attorney's Office
Sally Ashkar
Level 2 Attorney Review
Office of Management and Budget
Debra Windsor
Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review
Office of Management and Budget
Laura Zautcke
Additional Reviewer
County Attorney's Office
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review
Office of Management and Budget
Susan Usher
Additional Reviewer
Grants
Therese Stanley
Additional Reviewer
County Manager's Office
Sean Callahan
Level 4 County Manager Review
Board of County Commissioners
Geoffrey Willig
Meeting Pending
Completed
04/13/2021 9:48 AM
Completed
04/14/2021 9:13 AM
Completed
04/20/2021 4:35 PM
Completed
04/21/2021 1:34 PM
Additional Reviewer
Completed
Additional Reviewer
Completed
Completed
04/26/2021 10:18 AM
Completed
04/30/2021 3:34 PM
Completed
04/30/2021 3:47 PM
Completed
05/02/2021 11:25 AM
Completed
05/03/2021 4:08 PM
Completed
05/04/2021 8:21 AM
Completed
05/04/2021 12:59 PM
Completed
05/05/2021 8:28 AM
05/11/2021 9:00 AM
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Administrative Services Department
Procurement Services Division
Notice of Recommended Award
Solicitation: 21-7847 Title: Goodlette-Frank Ditch Improvements Design Services
Due Date and Time: March 5, 2021 at 3:OOPM
Respondents:
Company Name
City
County
State
Final Ranking
Responsive/Responsible
Water Resources
Naples
Collier
FL
1
Yes/Yes
Management Associates, Inc.
Agnoli, Barber & Brundage,
Naples
Collier
FL
2
Yes/Yes
Inc.
Wood Environment &
Naples
Collier
FL
3
Yes/Yes
Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.
Q. Grady Minor & Associates,
Bonita
Lee
FL
Not Ranked
Yes/Yes
P.A.
Springs
Kisinger Campo & Associates,
Fort Myers
Lee
FL
Not Ranked
Yes/Yes
Corp.
Utilized Local Vendor Preference: Yes 0 No -
Recommended Vendors) For Award:
On February 5, 2021 the Procurement Services Division released notices for Request for Professional Services
(RPS) 21-7847 Goodlette-Frank Ditch Improvements Design Services. Twenty-one thousand seven hundred and
three (21,703) firms were notified, eighty-seven (87) firms viewed the RPS information, and five (5) responsive
and responsible proposals were received the due date of March 5, 2021. One firm was contacted to resolve a
minor irregularity due to incomplete/missing documents.
Per CCNA, Fla. Stat. the evaluation criteria included ability of professional personnel; past
performance/references; project approach, willingness to meet time and budget requirements; and recent,
current, and projected workloads of the firm. A minimum of three references were requested from clients of
projects with a similar size for which the firm provided services similar in scope and complexity within the past
three years.
The Selection Committee convened on March 24, 2021 and as described in step 1 of the solicitation
documents, the committee scored each of the proposals and shortlisted the top three (3) firms to move to
step 2 in the order listed below:
Water Resources Management Associates, Inc.
Agnoli, Barber & Brundage, Inc.
Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.
Q. Grady Minor & Associates, P.A.
Kisinger Campo & Associates, Corp.
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On April 6, 2021 the Selection Committee reconvened for step 2, presentations and final ranking. The firms
were ranked as follows:
Water Resources Management Associates, Inc., ranked as 1
Agnoli, Barber & Brundage, Inc., ranked as 2
Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions Inc. ranked as 3
Staff is recommending negotiations with the top ranked firm Water Resources Management Associates, Inc.
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Administratve Services division
Procurement Services
RPS #: 21-7847
Title: Goodlette-Frank Ditch Improvements Design Services
Selection Committee
Final Ranking Sheet
Thomas
Selection
Name of Firm
Mindy Collier
Mark Zordan
Bee Thao
Tom Sivert
Total
Committee
Meyer
Final Rank
Water Resources Management Associates, Inc.
1
1
1
2
2
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Agnoli, Barber & Brundage, Inc.
2
2
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1
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Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.
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3
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15
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Procurement Professional
Evelyn Colon, Procurement Manager
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Collier County
Procurement Services Division
3295 Tamiami Trail East, Building C-2
Naples, Florida 34112
Attn: Sarah Hamilton, Procurement Strategist
RE: Request for Qualifications (RPS No.: 21-7847, Goodlette-Frank Ditch Improvements Design Services)
Dear Ms. Hamilton:
March 5, 2021
Water Resources Management Associates, Inc. (WRMA) is pleased to submit this Letter of Intent and qualifications
package for your consideration. WRMA offers Collier County a team composed of highly specialized and experienced water
resources and roadway/transportation engineering professionals for design, permitting, preparation of bidding
documents, construction services and other necessary professional services.
WRMA, the prime firm, is a Civil/Water Resources Engineering consulting firm established in 1997 specializing in analysis
and design of municipal stormwater and flood control/drainage facilities and for residential subdivisions,
commercial/industrial parks, golf courses, landfills, airports, ports, roadways, and bridges. WRMA also provides stream
restoration, ditch and canal bank stabilization, Sea Level Rise (SLR) sustainability assessment and retrofit design,
environmental permitting, inspection services and GIS and remote sensing analysis for water resources projects. WRMA's
proficiency has led to continuing water resources engineering/stormwater contracts with many municipalities including
the Cities of Tallahassee and West Palm Beach, Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, and Martin County. WRMA currently holds
a Professional Engineering Services — Civil Engineering contract with Collier County.
The proposed project includes improving the flow carrying capacity of an existing ditch located on the west side of
Goodlette Road from Golden Gate Parkway heading north, to just south of Pine Ridge Road (excluding the Goodlette Road
Pilot Project area). As the primary collector and conveyance facility for stormwater runoff generated from the western
portion of the Gordon River Basin, armoring improvements to the ditch and the existing roadway crossing connections
will decrease the peak water level stages (previously observed during the 2017 rainy season).
The RPS indicates the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has awarded Collier County a grant for the
partial design of the Goodlette Road Ditch Improvement Project. Under the FEMA's HMGP grants funding guidelines, the
funds for construction of the project will be approved only if the applicant can demonstrate that designed features of the
project can achieve a desirable Benefit/Cost (B/C) ratio. WRMA is well -versed in dich/canal bank stabilization projects,
FEMA HPGP grants, and the preparation of successful B/C cost analysis using H&H modeling, USACE methodology to
calculate Structural Damage, Contents Damage and Temporary Loss of Function Costs, as well as road inundation and
repairs costs. Additionally, WRMA provides a staff that specializes in computer modeling of surface and groundwater
domains used for stormwater master planning in South Florida including ICPR4-2D, XPSWMM, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS5,
RMA2, and GMS/MODFLOW SEEP2D.
WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.
250 Tequesta Drive, Suite 302 1 Tequesta, FL 33469 1561.529.2075 o 1561.401.9385 f I www.wrmaeng.com
The WRMA team will be led by Raul Mercado, PE, CFM. Mr. Mercado, a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM), is trained
and experienced in the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Study (FIS) and Hazard Mitigation
Grant Program (HMGP). He has successfully assisted the Miami -Dade, Palm Beach and Martin County Local Mitigation
Strategy (LMS) groups, and the SFWMD with the procurement of over 15 million worth of HMGP grants following Federal
Emergency Declarations for Hurricanes Charley, Frances, Jeanne, Ivan, Wilma and Irma in Florida and the associated
federal relief funding.
WRMA will be assisted by Wantman Group, Inc. (WGI) for any tasks that require roadway -related design and landscape
design services. WGI will also assist with drainage easement, boundary/topographic surveying, subsurface utility
engineering location, and with environmental and ecological consulting services. WGI is a full service, multidisciplinary
consulting firm with a corporate office in West Palm Beach and with multiple branch offices in Florida including Bradenton,
and Fort Myers, FL. Forge Engineering, Inc. (FEI) will assist the team with geotechnical engineering services, including
Auger soil samples, soil stability analysis and armoring recommendations. FEI is the Geotechnical firm that was selected
to assist with the Goodlette-Frank Ditch Improvements Pilot Project for armoring alternative selection and
implementation. FEI's knowledge of the project site will be invaluable for successful project completion. Cella Molnar &
Associates, Inc. (CMA) will assist with Public Outreach to stakeholders. CMA has conducted over 300 successful public
involvement and outreach programs for infrastructure projects on the west coast of Florida. Bob Carr, MS, Executive
Director of the Archaeological and Historical Conservancy, Inc. (AHCI), will assist with FEMA/HMGP grant Archeological
requirements.
WRMA is a registered vendor with the US Government and is listed with the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) for the provision of flood studies and mapping related services. WRMA is a Hispanic American minority firm holding
Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certificates from the Florida Department
of Transportation (FDOT) and the State of Florida Office of Supplier Diversity. Additionally, WRMA holds a Small Business
Enterprise (SBE) certificate from the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD).
WRMA staff has previously worked with WGI for similar canal bank stabilization and roadway culvert crossing projects
including the 0.8-mile Park Avenue Ditch in Tallahassee, Florida and the 1.5-mile E-3 Canal in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Additionally, Raul Mercado, PE, has managed the 10-mile Hillsboro Canal Bank Stabilization project on behalf of the South
Florida Water Management District. The project entailed canal bank stabilization H&H design, geotechnical soil stability
analysis for various flow levels and for various armoring alternatives for slopes varying from 1.5H to 1V to 3H to 1V.
Raul Mercado, PE, CFM, of WRMA will serve as Project Manager. He will be assisted by Michael Mercado, PE as Assistant
Project Manager. Both will be authorized to make representation for this contract. WRMA is prepared to work in strict
compliance with all Federal, State and Local applicable rules and regulations. WRMA looks forward to the opportunity to
present our qualifications further to the selection committee, if requested.
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2S0 Tequesta Drive, Suite 3021 Tequesta, FL 33469 1561.529.2075 o 1561.401.9385 f I www.wrmaeng.com
COAT CoH.nty
Administrative Services Department
Procurement Services Division
Vendor Check List
IMPORTANT: Please review carefully and submit with your Proposal/Bid. All applicable documents shall be submitted
electronically through BidSync. Vendor should checkoff each of the following items:
W General Bid Instructions has been acknowledged and accepted.
[� Collier County Purchase Order Terms and Conditions have been acknowledged and accepted.
[� Form 1: Vendor Declaration Statement
[� Form 2: Conflict of Interest Certification
[� Proof of status from Division of Corporations - Florida Department of State (If work performed in the State) -
http://dos.myflorida.com/sunbiz/ should be attached with your submittal.
[� Vendor MUST be enrolled in the E-Verify - https://www.e-verify.gov/ at the time of submission of the proposal/bid.
[� Form 3: Immigration Affidavit Certification MUST be signed and attached with your submittal or you MAY be DEEMED
NON -RESPONSIVE
[� E-Verify Memorandum of Understanding or Company Profile page should be attached with your submittal.
Ea Form 4: Cei4ification for Claiming Status as a Local Business, has been executed and retumed. Collier o
Lee County Business Twi Receipt should be attached with your submittal to be consid
[� Form 5: Reference Questionnaires form must be utilized for each requested reference and included with your submittal, if
applicable to the solicitation.
[� Form 6: Grant Provisions and Assurances package in its entirety, if applicable, are executed and should be included with
your submittal. All forms must be executed, or you MAY be DEEMED NON -RESPONSIVE.
[� Vendor W-9 Form.
[� Vendor acknowledges Insurance Requirements and is prepared to produce the required insurance certificate(s) within five
(5) days of the County's issuance of a Notice of Recommend Award.
[� The Bid Schedule has been completed and attached with your submittal, applicable to bids.
[� Copies of all requested licenses and/or certifications to complete the requirements of the project.
[� All addenda have been signed and attached, or you MAY be DEEMED NON -RESPONSIVE.
0'a County's IT Technical Architecture Requirements has been acknowledged and accepted, if applicable.
nRa Any and all supplemental requirements and terms has been acknowledged and accepted, if applicable.
***UPDATED JANUARY 28, 2020***
STAFF EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
OUR TEAM
WRMA is pleased to present the Collier County Board of County Commissioners' with a robust, multi -disciplinary
consulting team of experienced and talented professional staff. Our proposed team can provide a complete suite of
services necessary to meet the needs of this project including topographic surveying, subsurface utility engineering,
geotechnical soils testing, basin XPDSWMM/ICPR4 H&H modeling, canal conveyance (HEC-RAS) modeling, culvert and
bridge replacement alternative analysis and design, structural culvert/box culvert/bridge & headwall design and plan
specification, roadway reconstruction, landscape architecture, and SFWMD/FDEP ERP, FDEM and FEMA/USACE
Permitting.
WRMA, the Prime firm, will be assisted by four (4) subconsultant firms. Wantman Group, Inc. (WGI), will provide
topographic surveying, subsurface utility engineering (if required), roadway replacement design, and will assist with
structural engineering required for the selected culvert, box culvert or bridge design. WGI will also assist (if required) with
any environmental assessment and agency permitting requirement. Forge Engineering, Inc. (FEI), will assist with
acquisition of geotechnical engineering and testing data for ditch bank stabilization and culvert, box culvert or bridge
design. FEI will also provide ditch SOIL slope stabilization modeling services. Cella Molnar & Associates, Inc. (Cella
Molnar), will provide Public Outreach assistance. Archaeological and Historical Conservancy, Inc. (AHCI) will provide
services related to Archeology (should any arise), as is required by the FEMA HMGP grant.
All firms on the WRMA project team are local and either currently or have previously performed projects in Collier County
for the provision of water resources, civil and geotechnical engineering, environmental and surveying services. This
experience and deep knowledge of the hydrology, hydro -geography, topography, soils, and ecology of Collier County's
terrestrial, provides the WRMA team with a specific intelligence well suited to providing the Goodlette-Frank Ditch
Improvements Design project design and permitting services.
WRMA has also previously worked with WGI. WRMA, as a subcontractor to WGI, has performed numerous ditch and canal
bank stabilization projects, culvert and bridge replacement projects and hydraulic analysis for Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) District 4 projects. These include the City of Tallahassee, FL Park Avenue Ditch Bank Stabilization,
and the City of Port St. Lucie E3 Canal Bank Restoration Project with many culvert crossings. It is this local knowledge and
professional familiarity that would enable the WRMA team to deliver high -value projects to the County in a cost-effective
manner.
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■ Lead Project Management
■ Stormwater Management Conveyance System Design
■ Watershed H&H 2-D Modeling (ICPR4, XPSWMM HEC-
HMS)
■ Open Channel 1-D / 2-D Modeling (HEC-RAS, XP-SWMM)
■ Gravity Control Structure Design & Retrofitting
■ Canal / Levee Bank Stabilization Design
■ Culvert/Bridge Hydraulic Modeling & Analysis
■ Scour Countermeasure Design
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■ Ditch/Canal Bank Stabilization Armoring Design
■ NPDES MS-4 Water Quality Sampling and Annual
Reporting
■ Watershed Hydrologic Modeling
■ Flood Level of Service (LOS) Determination
■ LID Facility Design & Green Infrastructure BMPS
■ Environmental Resource Permitting
■ Roadway Drainage Design
■ Engineering During Construction Services
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■ Culvert/Bridge Structural Design Assistance
(WGI)
• Topographic Surveys and Mapping
■ Bathymetric Surveys and Mapping
■ Tree Surveys and Mapping
■ Horizontal and Vertical Control
■ Sub -Surface Utility Location & Engineering (SUE)
■ As -Built Surveys and Construction Stakeouts
■ Environmental Site Assessment
■ Wetland Assessments and Delineations
■ Wildlife Surveys & Listed Species Permitting
■ Threatened and Endangered Species Studies
■ Gopher Tortoise Re -Locations
■ Environmental Mitigations
■ Environmental Compliance Permitting
■ NEPA Assistance (if required)
■ Engineering During Construction Services
■ Construction Management
FORGE
■ Geotechnical Engineering Design (Retaining Walls,
ENGINEERING
Footings)
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Geotechnical Borings, Sampling and Testing
(FEI)
■ Borehole Permeability Testing
■ Piezometer Installation and Monitoring (Hydro -Periods)
■ Soil Slope Stability Testing
■ Construction Materials Testing (if needed)
CELLA MOLNAR &
■ Public Involvement and Outreach Programs for
ASSOCIATES, INC.
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(CMA)
ROBERT S. CARR,
■ Archeological Services
MS (AHCI)
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PRIME FIRM
Water Resources Management Associates, Inc. (WRMA) is a Civil Engineering consulting firm based in Tequesta, FL,
specializing in design engineering and planning of municipal stormwater management systems, large scale watershed
hydrologic restoration projects, canal and riverine restoration, flood control systems and NPDES MS-4 water quality
monitoring and annual reporting. WRMA currently services multiple Floridian municipal governments, special districts,
utilities, and all state water management districts, providing full service civil and environmental professional engineering
design, assessment, and permitting relating to the development, maintenance and operation of water resources
management systems, LID & Green Infrastructure facilities, flood control facilities, municipal parks, landfills, airports, and
roadways.
With regard to Collier County, since 2019, WRMA has been
under Contract with Collier for the provision of civil/water
resources engineering and consulting services.
Founded in Stuart, Florida in 1997, WRMA is well familiar
with the hydrology of Collier County and the Collier River
coastal watersheds. Raul Mercado, PE, CFM has performed
watershed modeling for the Corkscrew Wetland
Watershed, Big Cypress, Cocohatchee Canal and Bonita
Springs. Professional services to be provided by WRMA for
this Collier County project include:
'W Watershed Hydrologic & Hydraulic Studies
'W Open Channel Hydrologic & Hydraulic Studies
'W Hydraulic Design for Gravity Control Structures
'W Culvert/Bridge Hydraulic Design & Replacement
'W Ditch Canal Bank Stabilization & Armor Design
'W Erosion and Sediment Transport Facilities
'W Bridge Hydraulics & Scour Countermeasure
'W Canal and Stream Restoration Design
'W Lake and Pond Bank Shoreline Stabilization
'W Water Quality Treatment Train Design (LID)
WRMA Designs Stormwater LID Facilities for Green Infrastructure
Integration, Water Quality Treatment & Runoff Volume Reduction
'W Groundwater / Seepage Modeling Studies
'W LID & Green Infrastructure BMP Integration
'W CADD 3D Drafting Services
'W Construction Specifications Documentation
'W Roadway Drainage Design
'W SFWMD Water Use & ERP Permitting
'W Dredge and Fill ACOE Permitting
'W Nationwide ACOE Permitting
FDEP ERP Permitting
MS-4 NPDES Permitting
CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR CIVIL WORKS AND OPEN CHANNEL FLOOD CONTROL
Planning, Design and Construction Services for Stormwater Conveyance and Water Resources Infrastructure
WRMA excels in heavy civil, hydraulic engineering design of water resources infrastructure. Of particular note is WRMA's
experience in collection and conveyance system design, culvert and control structure replacement, and canal & levee
stabilization.
Culverts and Control Structures - Design I Retrofit I Replacement
For culvert projects throughout the County, WRMA can
assist County staff in conducting structural and
hydraulic surveys of existing and aged culverts to
identify any structural or hydraulic deficiencies. The
surveys will typically include a cost analysis for various
alternatives for retrofit, rehabilitation or complete
replacement. WRMA can proceed in developing initial
concept plan designs for culvert replacement projects
and provide the County with full design, engineering,
hydrologic & hydraulic modeling, structural design,
WRMA Expedited the Design of The New Arched Culvert Shown Here
Following the Total Failure And Collapse Of The Previous Culvert
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opinions of probable costs and bid solicitation assistance. During construction of culvert replacements, WRMA can ALSO
assist the County with construction services, scheduling and engineering during construction from mobilization to
closeout.
Emergency Culvert Failure Engineering Response
On many occasions, WRMA has been previously retained
by Counties, Towns and Cities to assist staff with
responding to emergency culvert failures, and design
temporary as well as permanent replacement solutions
on a fast -tracked schedule in order to keep major or high
traffic volume roadways open. In such cases, Collier
County can rely on WRMA responding to such situations
at any hour. We have significant experience in the design
of culvert replacements, gated control structures on
weirs, reinforced concrete retaining walls, water
retaining structures, flood alleviation, pumping stations,
pipelines, surface and subsurface water drainage
systems, spillways work, access improvements and
general site infrastructure.
WRMA can assist St. Lucie County when Expedited Design Services
are Required for Emergency Situations involving Culvert Failures
WRMA engineers are very experienced with on -site improvisation that is often required for inaccessible project sites that
limit the design options. Often a concrete pipe or culvert solution to a drainage/flood control problem cannot be
implemented due to the site location in a remote part of the county. WRMA has worked closely with local contractors to
deliver alternate heavy equipment to the site and manufacture a control structure, sediment facility or culvert with
lightweight materials such as HDPE, DuroMaxx steel -reinforced polyethylene (SRPE) pipe, aluminum or lightweight steel
that can be more readily transported.
WRMA has provided design and permitting services for numerous stormwater control structure types and configurations
including FDOT, ACOE nationwide permits, SFWMD / FDEP Environmental Resources Permits.
WRMA can offer Collier County the following capabilities:
• Civil and Structural Engineering - Development of site layouts, outline and detailed design for general civil engineering
and control structures/culverts/pump stations;
• Refurbishment and building design modifications for existing control structures;
• Hydraulic/Structural Surveys - Our team of structural and civil engineers carry out conduit condition surveys,
investigations and monitoring of CS's, assessing issues relating to current condition, the extent of structural
remediation works and associated budget costs;
• Civil and Infrastructure Engineering - This encompasses all aspects of infrastructure design, including drainage, service
requirements, access road and junction improvements, pavement and retaining walls.
Control Structure Retrofit and Sediment Control Facilities
WRMA can inspect, asses, site, design, and permit control structures of various types and configurations including control
structures for conventional pipe -to -pond systems as well as larger canal type structures for water management.
Additionally, WRMA can design sediment control facilities for temporary and permanent control and maintenance of
sediments. In addition, WRMA excels in the structural retrofitting and rehabilitation of older control structures.
Recently, WRMA completed a retrofit project for three control structures on the L-8 canal for the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission. The three control structures were experiencing degradation and erosion on the bank of the
levee. As part of the work the WRMA team provided survey and engineering design for damaged sandbag cement
endwalls and control structure upgrades, including installation of new stems, Rotork bevel gears and piggyback adaptors
for operation of the weir plates. WRMA prepared plans and specifications for the repair and maintenance of these control
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Canal & Levee Stabilization
Canal and levee systems play a critical role in the function of
stormwater conveyance throughout the State and Collier County.
WRMA can provide the County with professional engineering and
inspection services to inspect, assess and design stabilization
solutions for canals and levees throughout the County. The typical
project will require that conveyance improvements be made to
an existing canal that will provide the main source of water to an
impoundment or has the capacity to convey design flows from a
site. Typically, these canals would have eroded banks with
potential for slope instability failure. WRMA can assist the County
with conveyance improvements.
Larger canals in the County may be major conveyance facilities, and so their proposed repair will require a Pre -Design
Reconnaissance and Feasibility Study including field data (topographic and geotechnical) and environmental assessments.
WRMA can assist Collier County with provision of Field Surveys to collect the data that will be necessary in the preparation
of the construction plans for the project and will include Bathymetric soundings for dredging of the canal and bank full
topographic data for bank stabilization design. Field observations, Geotechnical Field Explorations and laboratory testing
results of soils occurring along the canal in the project area will have to be completed by the Geotechnical Engineer to
identify the probable causes of the existing canal bank slope failure (erosion, slippage and sloughing). Environmental
Assessment of the project areas will include a detailed environmental and vegetative survey of both sides of the canal.
Submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) is also typically found in varying densities along the canal, and WRMA can conduct a
detailed wildlife survey that will be used to identify the occurrence of mammals, reptiles, wading birds, and raptors.
WRMA will provide the County with a Screening Level Environmental and Ecological Risk (SLER) Assessment needed prior
to recommending any dredging along the canal bottom.
Hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) Modeling and Stabilization Design for Canals/Levees
Determination of the upper and lower limits of bank armoring design is a function of peak high canal stages and wave
height associated with boat traffic and from storm event wind -generated waves. The proposed canal improvements must
be designed in compliance with the local water management District's project charter guidelines, which instructs the
Designer to address canal bank armoring be placed 2 feet above the "high water elevation" and 2 feet below the "low
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water elevation." The calculation of wave height (wind set-
up for wave generation and wave set-up) will be performed
per SGFWMD/USCACE DCM-2. For slope stability analysis,
- WRMA will provide information on design cross sections,
different design water levels and different slope protection
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level boundary conditions and type of proposed armoring
which may include Articulated Concrete Block Mat (ACBM),
gabions, rip rap, etc. The stability analysis to be performed
will indicate if all/some of the proposed armoring
alternatives will meet the required factor of safety at the
specified slope for each section. Recently, WRMA
Shown here is a Canal Stabilization Project Designed by WRMA to completed an emergency canal stabilization project for the
Restore the Canal Banks and Remove Large Deposits of Sediments
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on the
M-O canal in coordination with the Indian Trail Improvement District (ITID). WRMA was tasked to design a canal
stabilization solution to address erosion of un-stable segments of the M-O Canal banks and the erosion at two CMP
discharge outfall pipes on the levee bordering the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area. WRMA responded by
immediately mobilizing to the site and provided survey and engineering design services.
Hydrologic and Hydraulic Model Selection and Development for Stormwater and Floodplain Modeling
WRMA's engineering staff is proficient in H&H and spatial modeling
using a wide range of software tools. In addition to the standard
vector -based spatial analysis techniques provided by ESRI's ArcGIS
software, WRMA has extensive experience in hydrologic and
hydraulic modeling throughout Florida. Our staff has assisted
clients in development of existing conditions computer models for
watersheds using U.S. Army Corps, HEC-RAS, UNET, EPA SWMM,
ICPR4, SWMM, XP-SWMM, MIKE SHE, RSM, HSPF, and CHAN.
WRMA staff has thorough knowledge of the rainfall/runoff
processes and dynamic routing computations applicable to South
Florida conditions.
Elevation & Hydraulic Modeling for FEMA Floodplains
The interconnected nature of drainage canals, wetlands, complex hydraulics, and discharge boundary conditions
requirements of the coastal ecosystem watershed area mandates the application of a robust and well -established basin -
wide H&H model with very specific characteristics. Hydrologically, the model must be able to account for all hydrologic
cycle components typical of water budget modeling applied to wetlands hydroperiod simulations. The model must also
be able to perform flood -routing of flood stages and/or wetland inundations depths through a complex network of
interconnected sloughs, canals, ponds, reservoirs, and gated control structures. The model must also be able to account
for external hydraulic input from pumps and wells. Lastly, the model must integrate the surface flow and/or inundation
depth to the seasonal movement of the groundwater table through the unsaturated zone. (i.e., it must be an integrated
surface/groundwater model).
WRMA often recommends the use of the ICPR4-2D model as a basis for development of the hydraulic model. ICPR4-2D is
an integrated surface/groundwater model that describes the unsaturated zone. This zone is the most critical zone for
understanding expansion and contraction of wetlands. ICPR4-2D allows detailed hydrodynamic simulation of wetlands,
reservoirs, culvert, structures, gates, pumps, in an interconnected network of canals, ponds, reservoirs and wetlands.
WRMAwill utilize the ICPR4-2D model for stormwater runoff response and wetland water budget/hydroperiod simulation,
to address flooding problems, and to develop a long-term, continuous basin -scale water budget /hydraulic model for
studying water management during low, average, and high flow, and extreme event conditions.
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WRMA is also well versed in XPSWMM H&H modeling. WRMA has applied the XPSWMM model for the 280 square mile
Miami River Watershed Regional Flood Control Program, the South East Sector Watershed planning area in Tallahassee,
Florida and the C-4 and C-9 Basin Stormwater Master Plans in Broward and Miami, Florida.
Model Calibration and Verification
WRMA will prepare and collect model calibration Data:
\ Rainfall events (volume/duration/frequency) simulation from other studies as available;
\ Hydroperiod (water budget) simulation data from previous studies: Time series historical precipitation and pan
evaporation volumes (approximately 25 years of rainfall data will be used for the calibration and verification);
Shallow water table elevation data from existing piezometer wells;
High water elevation marks from GPS field surveying of canals, structures, ponds, lakes, wetland systems, and lichen
lines.
H&H modeling for culvert and/or bridge replacement usually requires the use of a step backwater model such as HEC-RAS
to rate the influence that inlet or outlet hydraulic conditions have on these structures. Furthermore, many culverts and
bridges are located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas mapped in Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRMS) with a
base flood elevation (BSE) indicated. In these cases, FEMA requires that the HEC-RAS model be used to determine if the
replacement (in king or other) will change the DFIRM mapped BSE.
Stormwater Management and Water Resources Modeling Capabilities
WRMA Engineers are experienced in the development and application of numerical models for solving environmental and
engineering problems such as answering specific management questions and designing water management facilities,
hydraulic structures, and conveyance systems. WRMA can provide H&H modeling services utilizing:
✓ ICPR4 Interconnected Pond Routing Model
✓ BCM Blaney-Criddle Groundwater Use Allocation Model
✓ HEC-HMS I USACE Hydrologic Modeling System
✓ HEC-RAS I USACE One -Dimensional & Two -Dimensional River Analysis System Model
✓ XPSWMM I Hydrologic, Hydraulic, And Water Quality Model
✓ INFOWORKS ICM I Hydrologic and Hydraulic Sewer Analysis Model
✓ MODFLOW-3D I Groundwater Model
✓ GMS/SEEP2D I Seepage Modeling Suite
WRMA has the capability to generate all engineering drawings in AutoCAD Civil 3D with in-house personnel. All core
engineering team members also regularly utilize Autodesk software as well as numerous hydrologic and hydraulic
modeling packages.
Watershed Restoration and H&H Wetland Hydroperiod Modeling
The purpose of a typical ecosystem restoration project is to reestablish sheet flow and rainfall driven hydroperiods to
improve the function of terrestrial and aquatic habitats. WRMA's methodology for watershed restoration projects
includes performing an environmental and historical assessment of the wetland ecosystem for comparison with current
wetland formation occurrence. The wetland coverage change detection/comparison analysis will provide the extent of
impact of hydrologic gradient shift in the wetland ecosystem.
WRMA can perform a field environmental assessment of impacted wetlands identified per the wetland mapping database
change detection review. The field assessment objective is to determine the degree of impact that wetlands in the project
have undergone as a result of man-made activities in the watershed. The impacted wetland hydroperiods and depths of
inundation will be assessed per the USFWS South Florida Multi Species Recovery Plan. This plan data will also be applied
for hydroperiod modeling activities.
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WRMA will next determine the maximum allowable water depths and appropriate draw down rates of the
predevelopment wetland ecosystem in order to mimic historic habitat conditions. LiDAR or best available topography will
be procured to develop a detailed and accurate Digital Elevation Model (DEM) of the project area to identify hydroperiod
depths at the basin level. The DEM will be applied in a 2-Dimensional mathematical model to ascertain the 2D
characteristics of the wetland hydroperiods and slough -like flow.
WRMA Utilizes Piezometer Wells to Determine Wetland
Hydroperiods Levels and Groundwater Table Interaction
WRMA will identify existing piezometer wells and/or propose the
installation of new staff gages and piezometer wells. These will be
used to determine the current wetland hydroperiod levels and the
surface/groundwater water table interaction. The piezometer wells
will be used to monitor the wetland formations (at very specific
location/targets for restoration), and the data will be applied by the
H&H model. The ICPR4-2D model (or similar) will be used for
hydrologic and hydraulic and hydroperiod model simulations. The
ICPR4 model integrates the surface and groundwater flow as
function of 1D or 2D domains. The model has a robust and very
well -established hydraulic set of tools for simulation of flow
through the complex existing (and proposed) hydraulic
infrastructure of canals, culverts, gated control structures, wetland,
ponds, reservoirs, and pumps.
Historical wet, dry, and normal rainfall time series data will be obtained to simulate the behavior of the wetland ecosystem
in extreme conditions. The current year data will be applied to establish the current hydrologic regime and to provide a
point of comparison for hydroperiod (water budget) modeling (i.e., Restore inundation period and depths).
The model will be calibrated to selected independent storm events and continuous data and verified per a recent event
such as Tropical Storm Isaac or Hurricane Irma. The calibrated and verified model will be applied to simulate the existing
hydraulic infrastructure and for development proposed water management strategies to restore historical wetland
hydroperiods consistent with local and regional restoration goals.
The WRMA Team will identify all major wetland communities present within the watershed area hydrologic gradient and
estimate the range of hydrologic factors (hydroperiods and water depths) needed to maintain and/or enhance their
current ecological function. Identifying natural/historic flow -ways and seasonal direction of flow within will require a
historical land use/land cover comparison analysis of predevelopment vs. existing conditions as a function of very detail
topography. Additionally, South Florida wetland ecosystem flow patterns are characterized by slowly meandering regional
sloughs with varied degree of seasonal inundation along a flat or semi- flat topography. This type of distributed seasonal
flow can best be simulated using a mathematical model with two—dimensional cell/grid methodology.
MS-4 Stormwater Master Planning I Design & Permitting Services
A GREEN Approach to Urban Stormwater Management Design
WRMA assists municipalities by providing Stormwater Management D&M and design solutions for existing and new
stormwater infrastructure. WRMA's capabilities and services in stormwater management range from D&M related
services which could include inspection and cleaning, to full design engineering, involving the design and replacement of
existing culverts and bridges, conventional pipe -to -pond collection systems and stormwater pump station design and
optimization.
Beyond the conventional pipe -to -pond collection systems, WRMA can integrate green infrastructure and LID facilities
into existing or proposed stormwater master plans in order to improve water quality treatment of urban stormwater
runoff, reduce runoff volumes to existing conveyances, beatify existing street corridors, re -develop or re -brand aged
neighborhood communities, and improve overall collection system performance. LID facilities can also be a cost-effective
way to enhance a system's climate resiliency.
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Stormwater master planning, design, and analysis services
for urban, suburban as well as for larger scale watershed
studies and assessments, requires advanced expertise in
hydrologic & hydraulic stormwater management system
modeling, groundwater, wetland hydroperiod modeling
and water quality modeling. WRMA has experience and
expertise in MS-4 stormwater collection system design and
regional watershed modeling of interconnected systems of
lakes, ponds, sloughs, and wetlands using point and non -
point source water quality models such as ICPR4 2-D and
XP-SWMM. WRMA can apply these watershed -based
models in an integrated ArcHydro GIS environment utilizing
LiDAR/RADAR data and multi -spectral imagery for
automated sub -basin delineation.
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WRMA Can Integrate Existing Older Residential Stormwater
Systems into Hydraulic Models through Digitization of As-Builts
Planning, Modeling and Re -Design of Older Under -Sized Urban Municipal Stormwater Conveyance Systems
WRMA is experienced in the identification and re -design of existing stormwater systems lacking conveyance or discharge
capacity, as well as locating undersized culverts in need of replacement. Previously, WRMA has provided stormwater
master planning services for the Paradise Park Subdivision in St Lucie County, the Deer Run Subdivision and Viera DRI
Surface Water Management Plans in Brevard County, Florida. WRMA is currently in the process of upgrading the Danforth
Subdivision Stormwater masterplan in Palm City, Florida including providing H&H modeling, preparation of design plans
and specifications and H&H modeling. WRMA is experienced in providing municipalities with various levels of conveyance
system drainage design for roadway systems, residential areas and municipal facilities including, industrial zoned areas,
and landfill and hazardous/solid waste facilities. WRMA previously provided stormwater management and drainage
design services for the Waste Management Corporation for various solid waste facilities, landfills, and solid waste transfer
stations throughout the State of Florida.
Low Impact Development (LID) Facilities/Green Infrastructure for Collier County's SWMP
WRMA Can Provide Sustainable and Resilient Stormwater Masterplan
(SWMP) Updates. Improving water quality has become an environmental
objective throughout the state and consequently, the current regulatory
environment has been changing to ensure that future development
incorporates infrastructure elements which treat urban stormwater runoff
at the source. Urban stormwater carries trash, bacteria, heavy metals, and
other pollutants from the urban landscape, degrading the quality of the
receiving waters. Higher runoff flows can also cause erosion and flooding in
urban streams, damaging habitat, property, and infrastructure.
WRMA's approach to stormwater management utilizes a combination of proven conventional methods with best
management practices (BMPs) and Green Infrastructure elements to ensure that a WRMA design is compliant with MS-4
permit requirements for treatment of urban stormwater runoff while also enhancing functional reliability and reducing
stormwater runoff volume into the existing MS-4 system. Green Infrastructure practices utilized by WRMA use vegetation,
soils, and natural processes to manage water and create healthier
urban environments. At the scale of a county, green infrastructure
refers to the patchwork of natural areas that provide habitat, flood
storage and protection, cleaner air, and cleaner water. At the scale of
a neighborhood or project site, green infrastructure refers to
stormwater management systems that mimic nature by soaking up
and storing water and stormwater runoff. Most green infrastructure
elements can be applied at both scales and can be strategically sited
to provide the maximum benefits for a given available project site or
watershed area.
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Improving MS-4 Water Quality Treatment and Enhancement of System Resiliency
WRMA's engineering team is experienced in designing stormwater management systems for municipalities which
strategically incorporate LID facilities that provide greater quantity of treated stormwater runoff volume, reductions in
stormwater runoff volumes to existing MS-4 systems, aesthetic enhancement of aged or economically depressed
corridors, and lastly grant funding. Aside from the environmental benefits, recently, WRMA has found that incorporating
green infrastructure and LID facilities into projects eligible for grant funding, can provide a level of differentiation as well
as the potential for high scoring and project ranking. Grant funding sources that recognize the benefit of green
infrastructure include the SFWMD, FDEP and FEMA.
Permitting & Grant Application Assistance Services for Collier County
Familiarity with Regulatory Agency Permit Requirements
WRMA's staff is highly experienced in the coordination of project development and permitting processes with legal,
zoning, transportation and building departments and has represented county and municipal clients at all levels of
government. WRMA staff has prepared numerous environmental, site design, and construction permits for county and
municipal engineering departments and facility managers. WRMA's associates have experience dealing with the following
governmental agencies:
National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES/USEPA)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE)
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
U.S. Department of Transportation (FHWA)
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
W Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
'W Water management Districts (SJRWMD/SFWMD/SWFWMD)
WRMA staff is very experienced with:
➢ Preparation of Florida's Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) application for site development of municipal,
residential, commercial, industrial, mining, and solid waste facilities impacting tidal, non -tidal wetlands and
jurisdictional floodplains.
➢ Experienced with the NPDES permit program. WRMA has procured more than 50 NOI's, individual and general NPDES
permits for municipal and privately owned landfills, transfer stations, and manufacturing plans. WRMA has
participated in Phases I and II for the Cities of Delray Beach, and Miami Beach, Collier and Martin, and Miami -Dade
County.
Development of Compliance Reports to USEPA/FDEP/SFWMD
WRMA engineers and scientists have participated in all aspects of stormwater management permitting and compliance
reports. The WRMA team experience ranges from completing Part 1 and Part 2 of the USEPA/FDEP/NPDES stormwater
permits for small and major municipalities, to the preparation of specialized Environmental Resource Permit (ERP)
applications for sensitive environmental projects, or USACE Joint Permits for Dredge and Fill projects. The WRMA staff
has also coordinated the preparation of monitoring plans for ecosystem restoration using monitoring piezometer wells
for wetland hydroperiod restoration, water quality sampling for bacteriological and sanitary studies, and through detailed
species assessment for USDOI Sections 4 and 7 requirements.
WRMA team members have secured many regulatory permits for storm water -related projects including subdivision
drainage ditch/roadside Swale improvements, discharge pump construction, well point system installation, control
structure/gate installation, etc. WRMA staff has prepared surface/water supply permit applications for design,
implementation, and construction of stormwater/drainage facilities for over 100 surface water Management sites. WRMA
Team members have developed during the past years a successful working relationship with the South Florida Water
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Management District (SJRWMD), and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for permitting of
stormwater and water resources projects.
Municipal projects such as culvert, bridge, and roadway replacement in environmentally sensitive areas such as found
throughout most of Florida, indicate a need for project tasks that must be carefully designed, planned, and permitted
through FDEP/SFWMD, via the Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) process. WRMA staff has been instrumental in the
preparation of ERP's for various water resources related projects. These include ERP's for the Jonathan Dickinson State
Park (JDSP), Martin County, Brevard County, Miami -Dade DERM, etc. As part of these permit requirements WRMA has
prepared Sanitary and bacteriological analysis of water sources. The preparation of these permits has also led to a great
understanding with the FDEP permitting staff.
PROFESSIONAL CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING SERVICE AREAS
WRMA provides numerous specialty services relating to civil and environmental engineering, permitting, and consulting.
\ Civil Works and Stormwater Management Design. Level of Service (LOS) analysis and design of interconnected system of
reservoirs/FEB's/STA's, ponds, lakes, channels, culverts, storm sewers and stormwater control structures. Design of low
hazard impoundments, reservoirs/FEB's embankments, wetland -based Stormwater Treatment Areas (STA's), ponds, lakes,
pumps, culverts, gates, weirs, dredging plans, canal bank stabilization and erosion control.
\ Utility System Design for Storm and Sanitary Sewer Systems. Production of construction ready utility plans including
stormwater and sanitary sewer plans for proposed systems as well as repair, rehabilitation or replacement of existing
utilities including but not limited to trenchless sewer rehabilitation methods including, CIPP lining, sliplining of existing
culverts, sewers, and CCTV inspection plans.
\ Green Infrastructure /Low Impact Development (LID) Design. Implementation of nature -friendly principles such as
preserving and recreating natural landscape features, minimizing effective imperviousness to create functional and
appealing site drainage that treats stormwater as a resource rather than a waste product. Design practices include Regional
(wet/dry detention facilities), Local (Infiltration bio-retention facilities, filter strips, rain gardens, vegetated rooftops, rain
barrels, and permeable pavements), Project site -based GrassPave, GravelPave, Inlet /Courtyard/Sidewalk bio-retention and
Private (On -lot treatment).
\ Flood Control. Floodway encroachment and floodplain mapping. Digital Elevation Model (DEM) development and accuracy
assessment for digital flood mapping. Computer H&H simulation for development of flood control plans including the
design of pump stations, tidal water control structures and gates.
\ Sea Level Rise (SLR) Impact Assessment and Management. Implementation of vulnerability, risk, and adaptation
assessment to SLR climate change and climate variability as a function of the structural strength and integrity of the
municipal infrastructure, as well as the potential for damage and disruption in drainage(flooding),
sewers(storm/wastewater) and transportation services. Performing 2-dimensional H&H modeling of tidal influence on
riverine/coastal sites and prepare retrofit design alternatives including pump station, outfall flap gate/pressure valve, and
seawall hardening.
\ Flood Hazard Mitigation. Certified Flood Plain Manager (CFM) certification services for the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Program (FIS) including levee accreditation, Letter of Map Revision (LOMR),
Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) and flood zone designation change requests. Floodplain mapping per Map
Modernization (MAPMOD) Digital mapping requirements. HAZUS training for flood loss estimates and CRS Flood Mitigation
Planning.
\ Pre- and Post -Flood Planning. Technical and administrative assistance to municipalities with the application for FEMA's
flooding Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). Preparation of FEMA Pre -Disaster Mitigation (PDM) and follow up
HMGP applications. Post -Disaster water resources facilities assessment, agricultural and urban economic damage
assessment using USACOE's Flood Damage Assessment (FDA) H&H methodology using airborne or satellite imagery.
IV. Drainage Retrofit Assessment and Design for Existing Facilities. Repair, replacement, rehabilitation and retrofit of drainage
structures including nines. culverts. manholes numns. gateq. weirr. ditcheq. and canals. Provision of hydrologic & hvdraulic
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studies and evaluations. Production of engineering plans and specifications and cost to cure determinations. GIS/CAD sewer
database development for drainage and sewer infrastructure asset management.
\ Surface Water Infrastructure Condition Assessment and Evaluation. Field program coordination (plugging, bypass
pumping) for closed circuit television (CCTV) inspection and survey of storm & sanitary sewer networks. Lateral inflow and
infiltration (1&1) discharge assessment.
\ Civil/Site Development Plans and Engineering Design. Production of site development plans including conceptual,
preliminary, intermediate layout and 100% Construction Ready Site Plan drawings for proposed infrastructure and/or
retrofitting of existing water resources infrastructure including associated buildings, parking lots, trails, and sidewalks.
Ancillary services for boundary and topographic survey provided.
\ Natural Systems Environmental Assessment and Stream Restoration. Hydrologic and Environmental watershed
assessment using GIS and LiDAR, RADAR Digital Elevation Models (DEM's) and imagery to determine the effects of growth
and development on water quality, runoff volumes and water resource degradation. Hydrographic surveys, water quality
sampling and surface water mapping. Application of river morphology, river assessment monitoring, river restoration and
natural channel design. Fluvial geomorphology, sedimentation, hydraulics, restoration, fish habitat improvement, riparian
grazing management and stream bank erosion. Environmental permitting and expert witness testimony for environmental
impacts of water resources.
\ Solid / Hazardous Waste Facilities. Project management and technical support for design of various solid/hazardous
wastes, recycling, and sustainability projects in the public and private sector. Management of projects including siting, due
diligence, environmental assessments, regulatory permitting/compliance, engineering analysis and design, construction
management and quality assurance for municipal waste and construction/demolition, landfills, transfer stations and
recycling facilities. Provision of support for solid waste acquisition/siting programs including technical proposals.
Drainage for Waste and Hazardous Waste Management. Drainage letdown design for sanitary landfills.
Leachate/stormwater source separation and secondary containment design for commercial and industrial facilities,
recycling facilities and composting sites.
\ Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP). Preparation of Florida's Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) application for
site development of municipal and solid waste facilities impacting tidal, non -tidal wetlands and jurisdictional floodplains.
Environmental Management, Environmental Property Assessment, Environmental Impact Studies (NEPA). Assistance with
environmental assessment environmental compliance and program management for municipal and privately -owned
hazardous waste facilities (landfills, transfer stations), commercial and industrial facilities. Site inspections, investigations
and Pre -Phase I, Phase I and Phase II Environmental Assessments. NEPA Environmental impact studies and assessments
associated with development of residential, commercial, municipal, and industrial facilities, waste facility siting and
transportation (roadway, port, and airport) expansion projects.
\ Construction Observation, Contract/Construction Document Preparation. Provision and coordination of construction -
related services, functioning as construction observer and/or inspector for projects associated with private development,
roadways, culverts and bridge construction, municipal and industrial facilities, various types of utilities and environmental
treatment systems. Client assistance for contract administration, shop drawing review, RFI's, verification of pay requests,
construction engineering and inspection, record document preparation and acting as owner's representative.
\ NPDES Project Permitting. Complete NPDES/NOI project permitting services for municipal/District/USACE projects or other
jurisdictional authorities as may be necessary prior to construction.
\ 3rd Party Technical Reviews. Provision of technical reviews of site plans, specifications, construction drawings and/or
designs produced by other engineering consultants.
\ Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Database Development. GIS database development for asset management, sewer
infrastructure systems, environmental assessment, and mapping.
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SUBCONSULTANT FIRMS
WANTMAN GROUP INC. (WGI) — WGI is a full service, multidisciplinary
consulting firm with a history dating back to 1972 in Palm Beach County,
Florida. The firm is comprised of nine separate divisions devoted to the [WWGIO
following disciplines: Civil, Municipal, Transportation, Surveying,
Environmental, Water Resources, Subsurface Utility Engineering, Planning and Construction Management Services. WGI
currently employs over 600 highly skilled and experienced professionals committed to excellence and unsurpassed service
to clients. WGI's Corporate Office is located in West Palm Beach with branch offices in Port Collier, Orlando, Tampa,
Tallahassee and Jacksonville. WGI remains on the leading edge of design and delivery technology offering innovative and
economical solutions for all our clients' needs. State-of-the-art equipment and advanced training ensure our clients
receive the highest quality services.
WGI derives all of its revenue from Florida -based clients, a
majority of which are located in South Florida, and remains
dedicated to the development and economic prosperity of
South Florida communities. During the last decade alone, the
firm has provided professional services on hundreds of projects,
encompassing thousands of acres of land and in excess of $600
million in development and infrastructure costs. WGI's
qualifications in civil engineering, water resources,
transportation engineering, surveying and associated
permitting has resulted in numerous repeat clients, many of
whom date past projects with WGI to more than 35 years ago.
WGI and its professionals have a long history of providing similar services for roadway and drainage design projects and
continuing contracts for a multitude of agencies and municipalities throughout Florida. The WGI Project Manager, and the
majority of WGI's engineering staff is located in our West Palm Beach office, within an hour's drive from the project site
in Ft Pierce, FL.
WGI is pre -qualified with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in the following categories: 2.0 (PD&E Studies);
3.1, 3.2, and 3.3. (Minor/Major/Complex Highway Design); 4.1.1, 4.1.2 (Miscellaneous Structures/Minor Bridge Design);
5.4 (Bridge Load Rating); 6.3.1(Traffic Engineering); 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 (Signing & Pavement Marking/Lighting/Signalization); 8.1,
8.2, 8.3 (Survey Control/Design, Right -of -Way, Construction/Right-of-Way Mapping Survey); 10.1 (Construction
Engineering Inspections); 13.6, 13.7 (Land Planning). With this expertise, we will be able to provide the Department with
in-depth and comprehensive designs that will meet all requirements for safety, quality, end user needs, traffic, and overall
functionality.
Roadway Design
➢ FDOT Certified for:
❖ Minor Roadway
Major Roadway
❖ Complex Highway Design
➢ Reconstruction/Rehabilitation/Resurfacing
Design
➢ Planning/Design/Permitting/Construction
Administration
Culvert and Bridge Structural Design
➢ FDOT Certified for:
❖ Miscellaneous Structures
❖ Minor Bridge Design
❖ Major Bridge Design
➢ Drainage Box Culvert Design
➢ Retaining Walls
➢ Slope and Erosion Protection/Stabilization
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Surveying and Mapping
➢ Boundary and Real Estate Surveys
➢ Surveys for Planning and Engineering Design
➢ Terrestrial Mobile LiDAR
➢ Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Imaging and
Mapping Services
➢ Construction and Heavy Infrastructure Support
➢ Hydrographic Surveys
➢ Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
➢ Building Information Management (BIM)
Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)
➢ Utility Designation Surveys
➢ Vacuum Excavation Services
➢ Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
➢ Interior & Concrete Radar Mapping
➢ Sunshine State One Call of Florida (SSOCOF)
Ticket Response
➢ Utility Conflict Resolution
➢ Relocation Design
FORGE ENGINEERING, INC. (FEI) — Forge Engineering, established in 1996,
is a locally owned, multi -disciplined engineering firm based in Florida. Our
professionals, with over a century of combined engineering experience,
specialize in delivering unique, sound, and innovative engineering solutions At
associated with all aspects of the built environment to: Owners,
Associations, Property Management Firms Developers, Contractors,
Attorneys, Insurance Companies, and Public Agencies. FORGE
Our services are utilized by our clients to assist them in one or all phases of R
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a project's life including pre -construction, construction, and post- INNOVATIVE ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS
construction in the broad categories of:
• Forensics Engineering • Geotechnical Engineering
• Marine Engineering • Environmental Engineering
• Building Sciences Engineering • Construction Materials Testing (COMET)
From the top down, our principals and staff members have provided consulting and inspection services on numerous
vertical and horizontal structures/facilities. The range of our project experience includes single -story homes to high-rises,
bulkheads, seawalls, docks, bridges, parking garages, airport terminals/runways, county and state roadways, single and
multifamily developments, and numerous infrastructure projects. Our expertise in the Florida market, coupled with our
knowledge, is of significant benefit to our clients, resulting in savings of both time and money.
Geotechnical Services
Subsurface exploration focused on the soils and geologic structures, as well as their ability to support adequately and
safely in the built environment, is the cornerstone of our Geotechnical services area. Our experience includes engineering
expertise with deep foundation systems, soil improvement methodologies, shallow foundation systems, vibration
monitoring/mitigation engineering, and forensic investigations of various types of soils and vibration related failures.
Geotechnical Consulting Pre Construction: — Forge Engineering orchestrates and performs subsurface explorations in
order to obtain data used in the preparation of recommendations for the design of both shallow and deep foundations.
Written reports provide summary background data and include site preparation recommendations specific to the
proposed project parameters.
Geotechnical Consulting During Construction -- We provide consulting and monitoring services for excavation, soil
compaction, ground modification procedures, deep foundation installation, and foundation load tests during construction.
We pride ourselves on offering our clients value engineering related to foundation designs and unique geotechnical
problems that provide extraordinary economical alternatives and solutions.
Geotechnical Consulting Post Construction — Our firm also provides consulting services related to the investigation,
evaluation, and remediation of settlement, sinkholes, and other geotechnical type failures.
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Services to be Provided by Forge in support of WRMA to the Collier County BOCC for this project as needed include:
Shallow & Deep Foundation Design & Evaluations
Pavement Design & Evaluations
Evaluations (Sheet Piles, MSE & Gravity Walls)
Slope Stability & Erosion Protection Evaluations
Retaining Structures Design
CELLA MOLNAR &ASSOCIATES, INC. (CMA) —Over the past 24 CELLAMOLNAR
years, Cella Molnar & Associates, Inc. (CMA) has conducted over
300 successful public involvement and outreach programs for a A S 5 0 C I A T E 5. I N c
infrastructure projects on the west coast of Florida. CMA is very
unique in the public information industry because of their in-depth technical expertise in planning, design and construction
for roadway, bridges, utility, and facility projects. Their staff has established excellent working relationships with
representatives in media and local government, planning and permitting agencies, and environmental groups. CMA's
philosophy in working with the public and their clients is the same - collaboration, communication, and open exchange
cultivates a partnership with the public that greatly enhances the quality of their client's projects.
Establishing connections within the communities that we serve is what we do best. We know that the message we are
delivering is effective only when we successfully connect to the audiences we are speaking to. Our highly skilled team does
just that by creating unique strategic communication plans that are executed with diligence and involvement within the
community. We listen, learn, and implement —solving problems on behalf of our clients every day. Since 1996, our State of
Florida MBE, FDOT DBE, and VDMBE certified public information firm has developed and conducted over 300 successful
public involvement and outreach programs in both Florida and Virginia. We have established excellent working
relationships in local government and planning and permitting agencies. Our staff consists of planners specializing in public
information and involvement services, graphic and web designers, and administrative personnel highly skilled in database
management. Our ability to collaborate and communicate with our clients and the public is second to none and our
problem -solving skills set us apart and have made our company instrumental in gaining public acceptance for controversial
projects.
CMA is located in Ft Myers, Florida and will assist WRMA with provide Public Outreach services for this Collier County
Naples vicinity project.
Archaeological and Historical Conservancy, Inc. (AHCI) — Mr. Bob Carr is the Executive Director
of the Archeological and Historical Conservancy, Inc. located in Davie, FL. He specializes in
Southeastern archaeology, with particular emphasis on archaeology in Florida. He co-founded
the Conservancy in 1985 and has served as director since 1999. He was Miami -Dade County's
first archaeologist and became the County's Historic Preservation Director in 1999. He is the
former editor of the Florida Anthropologist and former President of the Florida Archaeological
Council. He has worked as an archaeologist with the state of Florida's Division of Historic
Resources and with the National Park Service and has conducted archeological investigation
and assessment of cultural resources at Jonathan Dickinson State Park and Loxahatchee River
federally protected sites.
Mr. Carr will be responsible for archeologic construction site assessments services in the project area to satisfy
FEMA/HGMP grant requirements.
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STAFF QUALIFICATIONS
Lead WRMA Team Project Manager
Civil Engineering
Task Manager for Hydraulic Modeling
Stormwater Management
■ Stormwater Management System Design
Hydrology & Hydraulics
• FEMA BCA Cost Analysis
Raul Mercado, PE, CFM
WRMA
FEMA BCA Analysis
• Canal / Levee Bank Stabilization Design
Assistant WRMA Team Project Manager
Civil Engineering
Task Manager for Civil & Hydraulic Design
Channel Stabilization
0 Ditch Bank Stabilization Design
CADD & Specifications
0 Grading and Earthwork Design
Michael R. Mercado, PE
WRMA
Stormwater Management
E HEC-RAS Modeling
Hydrology & Hydraulics
Task Manager for Hydraulic Modeling
Watershed Modeling
0 Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling
Andrew Mercado, PE, CFM
WRMA
Floodplain Delineation
E XPSWMM / ICPR / HEC-RAS
Task Manager for QA/QC
■ NPDES / TMDL Nutrient Standards
QA/QC and Environmental
M BMAP, MS-4 Water Quality Modeling
Moris Cabezas, Ph.D., PE
WRMA
Engineering
E Watershed Water Quality
Task Manager for Project Scheduling
Project Scheduling &
0 Schedule Management
Raul Pellegrino, PE
WRMA
Constructability Review
0 Constructability Review
Transportation Engineering &
Task Manager for Roadway Improvements
Roadway Corridor
Roadway Design and Corridors
Robert Harrigan, PE
WGI
Improvements
Right of Way and Utilities
Roadway Resurfacing &
Task Manager for Resurfacing and Access Paths
Access and Safety
0 Roadway Resurfacing & Restoration
Megan Tetro
WGI
Improvements
Z Maintenance Access Path Design
Task Manager for Structural Engineering
Civil - Structural Engineering
Structural Bridge/Culvert Design
Tim Deland, PE
WGI
Retaining Walls & Bridge
Structural Retaining/Wing Wall Design
Robert McGinnis, PE
Task Managers Geotechnical Engineering
&
Geotechnical Engineering and
Slope Stability Analysis Testing
Richard Lundberg, PE
FORGE
Materials Testing
SPT Borings and Soils Sampling
Jeff Cooner, PSM
Task Managers for Surveying and Mapping
&
0 Topographic Surveys and Mapping
Jay Scaglioa, PSM
WGI
Surveying and Mapping
0 Subsurface Utility Surveys
Robert Guzman, PE &
Task Managers for Construction Support
Adrian Munguia, PE
WRMA
Construction Support Services
0 CEI and Construction Monitoring
Task Manager for Groundwater / Geology
Environmental Assessment
Environmental Assessment
John Abbot, PG, CEP
WGI
and Hydro -Geology
Hydro -geological Assessment
Task Manager for Landscape Architecture
Christine C. Valentin, PLA
WGI
Landscape Architecture
Landscape Planning and Design
Task Manager for Environmental Permitting
Environmental Permitting
0 ACOE/SFWMD/FDEP Permitting
John Leslie, MS
WRMA
Oceanography
M Oceanography and Coastal Assessments
Kaye B. Molnar
Task Managers for Public Outreach
&
Public Outreach &
0 Public Outreach and Event Planning
Ashlynn K. Super
CMA
Communications
M Social Media and Project Planning
Task Manager for Cultural Preservation
Bob Carr, MS
AHCI
Archaeology
Archeological Investigation
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PECTIONS & DATA GATHERING ENVIRONMENTAL ®ULATORY PERMITTING &CIVIL ENGINEERING DESIGN SUPPORT SERVICES COMMUNICATION & AWAREh
Jeff Cooner, PSM (INGI) Andrew Mercado. PE. CFM (INRMA) Michael R. Mercado. PE (WRMA) Robert A. Guzman. PE (WRMA) Kave B. Molnar (CMAl,
TOPOGRAPHIC
Jeff Cooner, PSM (INGI)
Jay Scagliola, PSM (WGI)
Robert McGinnis, PE (FEI)
Richard Lundberg, PE (FEI)
GIS DATA CAPTURE
Patrick Sipple (WRMA)
INSPECTIONSITE
Connor Hadel (WRMA)
XPSWMM 1 & 2-D Modeling
Raul Mercado, PE, CFM(WRMA)
ICPR 4 Two -Dimensional Modeling
Andrew Mercado, PE, CFM(WRMA)
FEMA/HMGP
HEC-RAS 2-D Modeling
Michael R. Mercado, PE (WRMA)
Stormwater Management Design
Michael Mercado, PE (WRMA)
Seepaae Groundwater Modelina
John Abbot PG, CEP (WGI)
Gopher Tortoise
John Abbot, PG, CEP (WGI)
Threatened & Endangered
Species Studies
John Leslie, MS (WRMA)
John Abbot, PG, CEP (WGI)
USDOI Section 7
John Leslie, MS (WRMA)
NPDES-MS4 Monitoring, SIMPLE John Leslie, MS (WRMA)
GIS Modeling and Permitting John Abbot, PG, CEP (WGI)
Raul Mercado, PE (WRMA)
Water Quality Monitoring
Moris Cabezas, PhD, PE (WRMA)
Bob Carr, MS (AHCI)
FEMA
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Andrew Mercado, PE, CFM(WRMA)
Raul Mercado, PE, CFM(WRMA)
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Raul Mercado, PE, CFM (WRMA)
Michael Mercado PE (WRMA)
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Stormwater Management
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Andrew Mercado, PE (WRMA)
Michael R. Mercado, PE (WRMA)
Sea Level Rise (SLR) Modeling & Design
Raul Mercado, PE, CFM (WRMA)
Andrew Mercado, PE (WRMA)
Michael R. Mercado, PE (WRMA)
Raul Mercado, PE, CFM (WRMA)
LID Facilities Design and Siting
Michael Mercado, PE (WRMA)
Landscaping and Planting Plans
Christine C. Valentin, PLA (WGI)
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Roadway & Utility Improvements
Kaye B. Molnar (CMAI)
Robert Harrigan, PE (WGI)
Raul Pellegrino, PE (WRMA)
Megan Tetro, PE (WGI)
Retaining Walls & Bridge Structures
Tim Deland, PE (WGI)
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CONSTRUCTION Ashlynn K. Super (CMAI)
Megan Tetro, PE (WGI)
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Julian Sanchez (WRMA)
Geotechnical
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Robert McGinnis, PE (FORGE)
Grading & Site Layout
Roadway
Bill Engman, PE (WRMA)
Megan Tetro, PE (WGI)
Paving
Kashif Iftikhar, PE (WRMA)
Site Drainage
CONSTRUCTION
Michael R. Mercado, PE (WRMA)
Stormwater
Adrian Munguia, PE (WRMA)
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COORDINATION
Bill Needle, PE (WGI)
Robert Harrigan, PE (WGI)
Connor Hadel (WRMA)
Christine C. Valentin, PLA (WGI)
FIRM NAME
(WRMA) Water Resources Management Associates, Inc.
(WGI) WGI, Inc.
(FORGE) Forge Engineering, Inc.
(AHCI) Archaeological and Historical Conservancy, Inc.
C E LL11MO L N A R (CMAI) Cella Molnar & Associates, Inc.
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KEY STAFF
KEY STAFF MEMBER NO. 1 - WRMA TEAM LEAD PROJECT MANAGER
Raul Mercado, PE, CFM (WRMA) I Civil Hydraulic Engineer and Overall Project Manager
Task Manager: Stormwater Management Master Planning, Water Resources Engineering Design and H&H Modeling
Raul Mercado, PE, CFM has a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the
University of Maryland, where he studied urban water resources systems and
stochastic and deterministic modeling under an EPA Clean Water Act
Fellowship at the University of Maryland Graduate School. Mr. Mercado has
more than 38 years' experience participating in and managing water
resources projects for municipal capital improvement and works of the district
programs.
He is very experienced with Stormwater Masterplan (SWMP development and
implementation. He has performed as Project Manager for the development
of SWMP's for Martin County, Miami- Dade County, St Lucie County, Village
of Tequesta, City of Tallahassee, City of Baltimore, MD. He just recently
successfully developed the Town of Lake Park, FL SWMP.
His experience also includes design of a low hazard impoundment/reservoir,
rehabilitation, and design of control structures (culverts, gates, and weirs),
dredging and canal bank stabilization and erosion control. He is also proficient
in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for design of interconnected stormwater
management systems of ponds, lakes, wetlands, and reservoirs, for
watershed master planning and ecosystem wetlands hydroperiod
optimization, and for levee/embankment seepage determination. As a
FEMA/ASFPM-Certified Floodplain Manager he has acquired extensive
experience in pre -and post -flood hurricane damage assessment,
FEMA/HAZARD Mitigation Grant program (HMGP) processing, dam breach
analysis and USACE levee accreditation.
LICENSES & CREDENTIALS
B.S. Civil Engineering
University of Maryland, 1978
EPA Clean Water Act MS Fellowship
Urban Water Resources Systems &
Stochastic & Deterministic Modeling
University of Maryland, 1979-1981
Graduate studies in Software Engineering
for Environmental Systems Simulation,
University of Central Florida, 1987-1989
Professional Engineer — Florida #37982
Professional Engineer — Maryland # 42694
CERTIFICATIONS
ASFMP Certified Floodplain Manager
FDEP Certified Stormwater Mgmt. Inspector
FEMA/HAZUS Certified
FEMA/NIMS (200-800 Level) Certified
FDOT/LAP Certified
He is experienced in Green Infrastructure/Low Impact Development BMP facility design and implementation, Climate
Change/sustainability and vulnerability/adaptation assessments, Sea Level Rise (SLR) H&H modeling, and NPDES/MS4
water quality monitoring/SIMPLE pollutant load modeling, and stormwater management facilities design. His Green
Infrastructure experience includes H&H modeling, design and implementation of GLLID BMP's in Watershed 263 of the
City of Baltimore, and he is currently Project Managing the implementation of the Town of Lake Park Stormwater
Masterplan completely based on GI/LID concepts at the lot level (barrels, raingardens), the road level (bioswales), and at
the basin level (biodetention/bioretention). WRMA is also providing vulnerability, risk and adaptation analysis to assess
the impacts of climate change and sea level rise on this coastal community.
Mr. Mercado has acquired expertise and experience in the application of 1 and 2-dimensional H&H models, ArcGIS
geographic information system and the ERDAS remote sensing/image processing system for watershed hydrologic and
hydraulic modeling, flood mapping, and point/non-point sources water quality modeling. Mr. Mercado is very proficient
with a variety of H&H models including, ICPR41-2D, EPASWMM, XP-SWMM 1-2D, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, FESWMM-2D, MIKE
SHE, WASH123, HSPF, SIMPLE, QUAL2E, InfoWorks ICM, RMA and UNET. He is also an expert user of integrated
surface/groundwater models for water supply and wetland hydroperiod modeling. He has prepared regional water supply
plans and established hydroperiods in the Corkscrew Wetland Watershed and the Loxahatchee River Watershed including
the Loxahatchee Slough, Hungriland Slough, Pal Mar, C-18, and Kitching Creek basins
Mr. Mercado is very proficient with Hazard Mitigation, Flood Control and Emergency Management. He is a Certified Flood
Plain Manager (CFM) and has completed HAZUS training for flood loss estimates and CRS Flood Mitigation Planning. He
has performed H&H modeling for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Program (FIS),
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prepared dam breach analysis and developed regional flood control plans including the design of pump stations, and tidal
water control structures, gates. A Key project experience includes the 280 Square Mile Miami River Watershed Regional
Flood Mitigation Study and C-4 Impoundment Flood Control System. This project performed from 2007-2010 on behalf of
the Flood Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA), Miami -Dade County
DERM, South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) and the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
Mr. Mercado is very experienced in securing grants for municipal clients. Since 2005, taking advantage of the Federal
Emergency Declarations for Hurricanes Charley, Frances, Jeanne, Ivan and Wilma and the associated federal relief funding,
he has successfully assisted Miami -Dade and Martin County Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) groups, and the South Florida
Water Management (SFWMD) with the procurement of over 15 million worth of Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
grants. In the 2018-2019 Hurricane Season he assisted the Town of Lake Park with the acquisition of $3.5 million HMGP
funding for or the Town of Lake Park Lake Shore Drive SLR -based pump outfall. He has also assisted communities with
acquisition of $2.2 million of NPDES water quality -based Lake Worth lagoon Initiative (LWLI) grants
Raul is very experienced with managing major programs, State and Town contracts. He has performed as a Project and
Client Manager for the SFWMD Everglades and Kissimmee Restoration, and CIP projects for over 15 years. From 2002 to
2005, he managed a three (3) year Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) Contract, and more recently from
2008-2014 he managed two General Engineering Professional Services (GEPS) Contracts (Full Service, CM, and Water
Supply). Mr. Mercado, a former Martin Town Drainage and Assistant Town Engineer, is very familiar with the
implementation of water resources/stormwater management Capital Improvement Program projects.
As a Project Manager, Raul has managed and assigned work, provided QA/QC, and reviewed designs developed by other
engineers to ensure designs are coordinated and follow standard industry and Town practices and guidelines. Mr.
Mercado has performed project implementation scheduling and construction management for multimillion -dollar water
resources and drainage facilities including low hazard impoundments, pumps, and gated control structures. In addition,
he is well versed in the CEI/RFI process, as well as with asset management practices for O&M. Serving as a decision maker
for day-to-day task assignments, Raul has provided QA/QC, and has performed employee recruitment, development,
recognition, performance evaluations and personnel actions.
An effective communicator, Raul effectively communicates with the Client's Project Managers and has provided direct
supervision of A/E subconsultant engineering and construction management personnel. Lastly, Raul has attended Town
Board meetings to present agenda items and has worked closely with staff of the US Environmental Protection Agency
(USEPA), the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and FEMA.
As a lifelong resident of the Space and Treasure Coast, Raul has deep knowledge of the hydrology of Brevard, Sebastian,
St. Lucie, Indian River and Martin Counties, and has worked on numerous water resources/stormwater projects
throughout the area including the development and implementation of various stormwater master plan capital
improvement projects.
Brevard County
Crane Creek/Hickory Ditch Stormwater Master Plan, Brevard Town, FL. The Crane Creek/Hickory Stormwater Master
Plan was one of the major studies conducted under this program. The 13,900-acre Crane Creek Basin experiences severe
flooding during moderate to heavy rainfall events. The flooding lasts for several days in some areas, making access to
homes and businesses impossible. A stormwater master plan of the basin was prepared to determine cost-effective
solutions to the flooding problem and to improve the quality of stormwater runoff. Major task items included a detailed
structure inventory and survey, development of computer models forflood and water quality analysis, alternative analysis,
and a detailed cost estimate. The hydrologic/hydraulic model was developed with a level of detail necessary to assess the
impact of small system modifications. Simulations included various design storm, as well as conditions representing
hurricane events. A water quality model was developed based on the St. Johns River Water Management District
(SJRWMD) non -point source pollution load screening model. The study evaluated a series of structural and non-structural
alternatives to meet the established goals. In addition, a water quality model was developed for the basin to evaluate
pollutant loading to the Indian River Lagoon in response to a pollutant load reduction goal (PLRG) being developed by the
St. Johns River Water Management District. The results of the study combined the most feasible and cost-effective options
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from the several alternatives into a comprehensive plan that could be implemented by the Town. To assist the Town in
implementation, a schedule was developed that broke the plan into financially manageable phases for implementation
over time, addressing the most severe problem areas first. (Moris Cabezas, PhD, PE, Raul Mercado, PED, CFM)
Viera East DRI Stormwater Master Plan, Melbourne, Florida. A stormwater master plan of the 2,800-acre Development
of Regional Impact (DRI) was prepared to meet permitting requirements of the St. Johns River Water Management District
(SJRWMD), Florida Department of Environmental protection (FDEP), and Brevard Town. The plan included hydrologic,
hydraulic, and hydrodynamic modeling of the existing system of irrigation canals and impacted wetlands using the Basin
Runoff Networking (BRN) computer model. Performed wetland delineation and mapping and water budget modeling for
optimum hydroperiod restoration. Prepared water management facilities plan design and specification for permitting and
construction, implementation. (Raul Mercado, PE, CFM)
Deer Run Subdivision Storm Water Management System Improvements, Melbourne, FL. The Deer Run subdivision, had
undergone periodic flooding due to high stages in the Sotile Canal and the inadequate functioning of the existing storm
water management system. The Deer Run subdivision was built in the early 1980's prior to present storm water
regulations. A detailed investigation of the flooding problems, coordinating with the St. Johns River Water Management
District (SJRWMD), was undertaken in formulating conceptual solutions. Applying the ICPR model Hydrologic and
hydraulic analyses of the Deer Run existing and proposed storm water management systems were performed, and
presented in a Technical Report included a listing of the channel and hydraulic structure data used for H&H modeling, a
discussion of existing conditions, and detailed analyses of proposed gravity and pumped discharge alternatives. The design
also included a control structure discharging into the Mary A Flow way from the Sotile Canal.
In the proposed alternatives, the project area included a third control structure discharging by gravity to Babcock Road.
Babcock Road also outfalls into the Sotile Canal. Pumps (22 cfs bleeder pump, a 50 cfs pump) were also considered for
discharge of the 25year/24hour storm event peak into the Mary A Flow way instead of the existing 60" RCP outfalls.A cost
estimate of improvements was prepared for the gravity and pumped —based alternatives, including the cost of land, design,
and implementation. (Raul Mercado, PE, CFM, Moris Cabezas, PhD, PE)
Sarno Road Class 111 Landfill, Surface Water Management Master Plan Expansion Update Improvements, Melbourne,
FL. Significant modifications to the Sarno Road Class III Landfill Stormwater Master Plan (SRL) were proposed with the
2001 five-year operational permit re -certification of the landfill. In addition, Brevard Town was in the process of
investigating the development of a Solid Waste Master Plan for the SRL. The Master Plan was needed due to the potential
acquisition of additional parcels that could be utilized for future solid waste management and ancillary activities as part
of the SRL. The existing landfill property encompasses approximately 195 acres, including an undeveloped tract in the
southeast section of the property. Potential acquisitions could double this size. Mr. Mercado obtained an advanced copy
of the Crane Creek H&H model and analyzed the impact of additional discharges from the Landfill drainage area in the
watershed. Preliminary findings of the Crane Creek study indicated that significant flooding occurred downstream of the
landfill site. To alleviate the downstream flooding condition, and in advance of the need to accommodate the Master Plan
and potential additional runoff from future landfill parcel additions, the existing Stormwater management system was
revised to account for direct discharges to the regional Brevard Town L-16 Canal. The most significant revisions include
the relocation of the controlling structure from Pond B within the Landfill site to the intersection of the L-16 and L-11
Canals. The main purpose of this control structure relocation is to maximize the landfill's wet detention facility volume in
conjunction with the storage gained in the L-16 canal impoundment. The effect of this larger impoundment of runoff is to
alleviate or reduce regional flood discharges at the East Street culvert crossing of the L-16 Canal located just southwest of
the landfill site. (Raul Mercado, PE, CFM, Moris Cabezas, PhD, PE)
Martin County
Kitching Creek Water Quality Improvements, Martin County, Florida. Mr. Mercado managed and participated in a study
to develop a plan to improve water quality of flows entering into Jonathan Dickinson State Park (JDSO) including re -
hydration of disturbed wetlands impacted by agricultural practices, establishment and implementation of a water quality
sampling plan, and provision for adequate flood protection for local residential and commercial properties. Projects
included data gathering, H&H, groundwater, water quality models development and calibration, preparation of a
watershed management plan, and detailed modeling and design of recommended alternative plans, permitting, survey,
specifications, cost estimate, hydraulic report, design/construction plans, and project management.
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St. Lucie County
The Paradise Park Subdivision Stormwater Masterplan. The Paradise Park subdivision is located in the Town of Malabar,
FL, and comprises a drainage area of approximately 168.1 acres. The basin is drained primarily by the C-25 and Fort Pierce
Farms (FPF) Canals along the south and north boundaries, respectively, of the subdivision. Mr. Mercado assessed the
existing drainage patterns or flooding conditions in the subdivision and designed a storm water management system that
can accommodate a 10-year level of service. The storm water management elements were systematically arranged for
the development of a Storm Water Master Plan including various phases of implementation. Plans and specifications,
preliminary cost estimates of construction, and a South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) permit application
were prepared for the Master Plan.
Elements of the Master Plan included: Design of drainage swales along the subdivision's streets for conveyance of runoff
to storm water detention and treatment facilities, design of storm water runoff treatment facilities including dry detention
ponds and associated hydraulic control structures, conveyance improvements to a portion of the existing Juanita Street
ditch system, and design of control structures for discharge of treated runoff to the C-25 and FPF Canals. The selected and
proposed dry detention facilities were designed to have a "passive" recreational use. These facilities are significant in size
and have an alternate use as locations for field sports such as soccer, football, and baseball. The total construction cost
for all phases of the project was estimated at $ 1,673,565.00.
City of Port St. Lucie
E-3 Canal Bank Stabilization. Development of an ICPR H&H model and plans and specifications for the E-3 Canal bank
stabilization project. Port St. Lucie Section Planning Area 3 Stormwater Improvement Plan, St. Lucie, Florida. A water
resources investigation of this planning area was conducted in detail to ascertain the adequacy of the existing drainage
network of ditches, canals, and retention/detention ponds, and to develop a stormwater improvement plan to satisfy
future development conditions of this fast-growing south Florida community. The ICPR computer model was applied to
perform hydrologic, hydraulic, and hydrodynamic simulation of the existing and proposed drainage conveyance system.
Other major South Florida stormwater management and water resources infrastructure projects entailed the Hillsboro
Canal Bank Stabilization project in Palm Beach/Broward Town.
Hillsboro Canal Bank Stabilization and Erosion Control Project Reconnaissance, Feasibility Study and Implementation
Report: The Reconnaissance Study consisted of the following activities: 1) Site Investigations (topographic and bathymetric
surveys, geotechnical survey, wetland/upland assessment, tree/vegetation removal plan, dock assessment and
removal/replacement plan, regulatory, and permitting requirements of the FDEP, USACE, BCEPD and FDOT); 2) Design
Criteria Development; 3) Hydraulic Analysis; 4) Project Layout and Evaluation of Options; 5) Project Features; 6) Opinion
of Probable Construction Cost (including a 50-year life cycle cost analysis of operations and maintenance costs based on
conceptual designs).
Hillsboro Canal Bank Stabilization and Erosion Control Proiect Design Documentation Report (DDR): A Design
Documentation Report (DDR) was prepared to provide the basis of design forthe Hillsboro Canal Bank Stabilization Project.
The District applied the DDR in conjunction with the results from the environmental assessment, past modeling and Canal
Conveyance Capacity Project (CCCP) studies to determine type of bank restoration, the optimum location(s) and depth(s)
for dredging the Hillsboro Canal, and provide adequate restoration of right-of-way for future maintenance and operations
to support the preparation of the Preliminary to Corrected Final Design Plans and Specifications.
Hillsboro Canal Bank Stabilization and Erosion Control Project Preliminary Design and Intermediate Plans and
Specifications: A Preliminary Design was prepared representing an approximately 30% project completion level with a
60% civil design level in accordance with the SFWMD's Engineering Design Guidelines. Various design options for armoring
the banks were studied and evaluated for meeting the project's goals and objectives. Slope stability tests, H&H analysis,
and specific cost analysis for each option were performed, and recommendations provided for the best, most effective
option for meeting the goals and objectives. These included using High Performance Turf Reinforcement Mats (HPTRM)
for sections 1 through 4 and Articulated Concrete Blocks Mats (ACBM) for Section 5. Other alternatives considered
included Gabions, and Rock Rip Rap.
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KEY STAFF MEMBER NO. 2 - WRMA TEAM ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
Michael Mercado, PE (WRMA) I Civil Hydraulic Engineer and Assistant Project Manager
Task Manager: Stormwater Management and Water Resources Engineering Design and H&H Modeling
Michael R. Mercado, PE specializes in hydraulic engineering for stormwater
management and water resource systems, and received his Bachelor of
Science (B.S.) degree in civil engineering from the University of Florida in
2009 as well as his Master of Engineering (M.E.) degree in civil &
environmental engineering from the University of Maryland, A. James Clark
School of Engineering in 2014 where studied advanced hydraulic engineering
and project management at the University of Maryland Project Management
Institute.
Michael is an expert level user of numerous hydrologic and hydraulic
modeling applications for stormwater design, including ICPR4, Pond -Pack,
XP-SWMM, HEC-HMS and ArcHydro. Furthermore, Michael has significant
project experience in the hydraulic design of culverts and bridges including
large diameter culvert and rectangular and arched box type culverts. Mr.
Mercado is certified by the South Carolina DOT and the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) in the HEC River Analysis System Modeling program
(HEC-RAS) and is experienced in the hydraulic analysis of streams and
bridges. Mr. Mercado is also a certified member of the Florida Department
of the Environment's Stormwater Inspector Program. Mr. Mercado has
developed Erosion and Sediment Control plans for numerous construction
sites and throughout 2014 performed construction field observation for
numerous pipeline rehabilitation projects. Additionally, Mr. Mercado also
holds numerous certifications in sewer pipeline (PACP), manhole (MACP) and
lateral (LACP) condition assessment from the National Association of
Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO).
LICENSES & CREDENTIALS
B.S. Civil Engineering, Major Concentration
in Water Resources Engineering, University
of Florida, 2009
M.E. Civil Engineering, Major Concentration
Hydrology, Hydraulics, & Contaminant
Transport University of Maryland, 2014
Professional Engineer — Florida #78327
Professional Engineer — Maryland #44928
CERTIFICATIONS
State of Maryland Erosion and Sediment
Control, No. 51812
FDEP Certified Stormwater Mgmt. Inspector
Certified by NASSCO in Pipeline Assessment
Certified by NASSCO in Manhole Assessment
Certified by NASSCO in Lateral Assessment
Certified by FHWA in HEC-RAS Modeling
As a licensed Professional Engineer in the States of Florida, Georgia, Texas, New York, Virginia, DC, and Maryland, Mr. Mercado
has been involved in numerous civil engineering and water resources engineering projects. While employed as a project
engineer with Greeley and Hansen LLC from 2010 to 2015, Mr. Mercado worked on the Washington Suburban Sanitary
Commission's $1.8 Billion Consent Decree Program as part of the Program Management Team that rehabilitated, repaired or
replaced over 80 miles of sanitary sewer pipelines, many of miles of which were in environmentally sensitive areas (ESAs) and
were prone to SSOs.
In addition to his years of experience with the WSSC sewer rehabilitation program, Mr. Mercado also has several years of
experience working on large capital sewer infrastructure projects including the DC Clean Rivers (DCCR) Program, $2.6 Billion
CSO tunneling project as well as the Sanitary Collection System Management Program (EPMC). Mr. Mercado has designed
"heavy civil" hydraulic structures including sewer diversions, hydraulic and vortex drop shaft structures for diversion of peak
combined sewer overflows as well as hydraulic design of pipelines and Adit tunnels and CSO tunnels as part of the DC Water
Combined Sewer System of tunnels. In addition, Mr. Mercado has designed and incorporated Green Infrastructure BMP's and
LID into pump station and stormwater facilities capital projects. After returning to Florida in 2015, Mr. Mercado became
WRMA's lead design engineer, responsible for the direction of design teams, construction plans and specifications production,
and field investigation assessments of buried infrastructure.
Michael recently completed a civil works project for the maintenance and repair of three (3) gated water control structures for
the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission located on the L-8 Canal experiencing degradation and erosion on the
bank of the levee. The SFWMD regulates the operation of these facilities and WRMA's work is being performed under the
technical oversight of the District's Engineering Bureau. Michael is the lead engineer for the retrofit design including installation
of new stems, Rotork bevel gears and piggyback adaptors for operation of the weir gates and preparing plans and specifications
for the repair and maintenance of these control structures.
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Moris Cabezas PhD, PE (WRMA Associate) I Civil & Environmental Engineer
Task Manager: Water Quality and NPDES
B.S. in Civil Engineering, Universidad Central, Ecuador
M.S. in Urban & Regional Planning, Texas A&M University College Station, TX
Ph.D. Water Resources Engineering, Texas A&M University College Station, TX
Professional Engineer - Florida No. 46965
Board -Certified Environmental Engineer (BCEE), Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)
Dr. Cabezas brings extensive local experience in comprehensive watershed management planning, hydrologic/hydraulic
modeling, BMP analysis and design and water quality management. He has extensive experience with the FDEP Basin
Management Action Plans (BMAP) and the SJRWMD watershed management program. Dr Cabezas also provides
permitting support services to Florida communities to address numerous regulatory issues including TMDL impairment
determination, in -stream and pollutant loading modeling, numeric nutrient criteria (NNC) compliance, and pollutant
removal analysis to help develop cost-effective BMAP/BMP's to achieve stream water quality standards. Dr. Cabezas has
35 years of experience in the planning and engineering of watershed studies and surface water systems including
hydraulic, hydrologic, and water quality/TMDL analyses. He has managed numerous projects encompassing watershed
planning, hydrodynamic and water quality computer modeling, and regulatory review for surface water management. Dr.
Cabezas technical expertise also includes environmental impact studies, lake sediment removal, and master planning for
water supply, CSO, and wastewater collection and treatment systems. His representative project experience in Town of
Malabar/SJRWMD/SWFWMD includes:
• Paradise Park Subdivision Stormwater Masterplan
• Crane Creek / Hickory Ditch Basin Management Plan, Brevard Town, Florida
• Eau Gallie River Basin Management Plan, Brevard Town, Florida
• Computer Model Review of Melbourne -Tillman Drainage System, SJRWMD, Florida
• Southwest Florida Water Management District Watershed Management Program
• Collier Town Watershed Management Plan
• TMDL' BMAP Support for Florida Communities, FDEP
• Stormwater Basin Master Plans, Sarasota Town, Florida
Dr. Cabezas will oversee all aspects for assigned Town projects that relate to Water Quality as well as the NPDES program
for issues relating to TMDLs, BMAPs and BMPs. Dr. Cabezas is a board -certified environmental engineer and an expert in
watershed water quality management of regional watersheds.
KEY STAFF MEMBER NO. 4
Alberto J. Naya, PG (WRMA) I Chief Hydro -Geologist
Task Manager: Groundwater and Geology
B.S., Geology, Florida Atlantic University, 1997
M.S., Geology, Florida Atlantic University, 1999
Professional Geologist, Florida No. PG2927
Mr. Naya deals with engineering and geologic issues relating to groundwater and water supply projects as well as
groundwater well withdrawals and groundwater water quality. He will assist in project tasks involving aspects of
groundwater or hydrogeology and general geologic consulting with emphasis on consumptive water use permitting with
the SFWMD. Mr. Naya is a registered professional geologist in the State of Florida with 20 years of professional experience
consisting of hydrogeologic investigations, project management and related supervisory roles. He has participated and
managed water supply development, environmental remediation projects and coastal construction projects in the private
sector. He also has provided multi -program supervision and conducted technical and compliance review in a governmental
agency environment.
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As a staff geologist, his experience has included preparing client reports, interpreting hydrogeologic investigations and
conducting field work. He has provided hydrogeologic site characterizations for environmental remediation purposes in
numerous industrial and airport facilities. He has also completed reports for Phase I and Phase II environmental
investigations, obtained and created supporting material consisting of analytical solutions and simple numerical models
for consumptive use and environmental permits. He has designed and installed simple monitoring and groundwater
recovery wells and supervised field installation of production wells. He has supervised the installation of production wells
for several utilities, collected and analyzed data from aquifer performance test for numerous single well tests and
conducted numerous wetland delineation assessments.
KEY STAFF MEMBER NO. 5
Raul Pellegrino, PE (WRMA Associate) I Senior Civil Engineer
Task Manager: Construction Support Services - Bid Solicitation Assistance, Scheduling & Cost Estimation
B.S. in Civil Engineering, University of Akron —1984
Professional Engineer, Florida No. 44758
Raul Pellegrino has over 35 years of experience in Cost Estimating, Open Construction QA/QC, Civil Design, Testing, and
Inspection, for surface water management and flood control System drainage design and implementation. Mr.
Pellegrino's experience in cost estimating and construction management includes participating in the SFWMD Everglades
Construction and Kissimmee River environmental restoration projects, and the preparation of Engineer's Opinion of
Probable cost and bids for projects with a value of over $800 million.
KEY STAFF MEMBER NO. 6
Andrew Mercado, CFM (WRMA) I Civil Drainage Engineer and Permitting
B.S. in Civil Engineering, University of Central Florida — 2015
Professional Engineer, Florida No. (Application Pending)
Certified Floodplain Manager
FAA Licensed Pilot
Andrew is Certified Floodplain Manager and is responsible for design of stormwater management systems, floodplain
modeling, H&H calculations for culvert and bridge hydraulics, design of erosion and sediment control plans and floodplain
management. He has performed spread analysis and storm sewer systems design for FDOT, including hydraulic design,
floodplain impact analysis, roadside ditch design and production of drainage reports. He is experienced with SFWMD ERP
permitting requirements for drainage projects. Andrew is also an FAA licensed pilot.
KEY STAFF MEMBER NO. 7
John Leslie, MS (WRMA Associate) I Oceanographer & Environmental Permitting Specialist
Task Manager: Engineering & Environmental Assessments, Regulatory Permitting
B.S. in Oceanography, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Florida
M.A. in Public Administration, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida
Mr. Leslie is a former Senior Environmental Analysis and Lead Project manager with the SFWMD. He performed as Lead
Environmental Analyst responsible for coordinating engineering design for Everglades Restoration and Capital Projects in
obtaining environmental and building permits. His work involved preparing environmental permit application packages,
following up with environmental agencies on responding to their questions, and coordination of environmental
compliance between construction and environmental agencies to ensure that the contactor is in compliance. He also
performed as Lead Project Manager and his work involved the managing of large water resource projects in the Everglades
Restoration Planning Division.
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KEY STAFF MEMBER NO. 8
Megan Tetro, PE (WGI) I Civil Engineer, Roadway Design
B.S. in Civil Engineering, Florida State University — 2008
Professional Engineer, Florida No. 76120
Megan is a motivated professional engineer with diverse project management and roadway design background. Since
2008, she has managed design -build projects and task work order -driven contracts. She has also designed various
interchange reconstructions; resurfacing, restoration, and rehabilitation (RRR); shared -use path; and safety improvement
projects. As the manager of WGI's Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District 1 Design -Build Pushbutton
contract for the past five years, she has overseen the design of more than 60 safety -focused task work orders including
drainage improvements, intersection upgrades, ADA improvements, roadway widening and reconstruction, pedestrian
improvements, and signing and marking upgrades. Megan excels at problem solving during the design process and
communicating with her clients to provide efficient design solutions.
KEY STAFF MEMBER NO. 9
Timothy Deland, PE (WGI) I Civil Engineer, Structural Design
B.S. in Civil Engineering, Michigan Technological University — 2005
Professional Engineer, Florida No. 71588
Tim has extensive experience in the structural engineering field. His responsibilities include structural design of bridges,
pump stations, divide structures, retaining walls, and seawalls. He has close relationships with both municipal and private
clients. Tim has been the engineer of record for water control structures including storm water pumping stations, divide
structures, box culverts, and bridges. Tim also performs plan reviews, building assessments for hurricane resiliency and
vulnerability (ARC 4496), and field inspections of various structures.
KEY STAFF MEMBER NO. 10
Robert Harrigan, Jr., PE (WGI) I Civil Engineer, Subsurface Utility
B.S. in Civil Engineering, University of South Florida —1987
Professional Engineer, Florida No. 45236
Bob has broad experience in the transportation field serving a range of clients from Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT) to municipal clients on roadway and bridge projects.
His experience includes roadway capacity improvement projects for interstate highways and urban roadways; resurfacing,
restoration, and rehabilitation (RRR) projects; intersection improvements; and safety modifications. Bob has served as a
project engineer, project manager, and engineer of record on FDOT and municipal bridge widening, repair, and
replacement projects. Past municipal experience includes serving as engineer of record for repairs to existing bridges on
Kendall Drive over Diplomat Waterway and Clifton Waterway in Marco Island and engineer of record for new parking
facilities at several schools for the Hillsborough County School Board. Project components have involved environmental
permitting, right-of-way acquisition, and utility involvement. His responsibilities also include performing quality control
reviews, preparation of specifications packages, and performing shop drawing reviews during the construction phase of
the projects.
KEY STAFF MEMBER NO. 11
Jay Scagliola, PSM, (WGI) I Land Survey & Mapping
Professional Surveyor and Mapper, Florida No. 5066
Jay has been surveying in Florida since 1971 and is highly skilled in all phases of land surveying, including mapping
performance standards, data collection and calculation, as well as drafting.
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Jay has 25 years of experience in subsurface utility locating, design, and management services on major public
infrastructure and site development projects, including roadways and asset inventories. His widespread network of
contacts and utility locating knowledge is well respected by municipal and private clients, as well as Florida Department
of Transportation (FDOT). His responsibilities include designating and utility locating coordination, quality assurance, and
final project review of survey processing and computer drafting.
KEY STAFF MEMBER NO. 12
Jeffrey Cooner, PSM (WGI) I Land Survey & Mapping
B.S. in Land Surveying, University of Florida —1981
Professional Surveyor and Mapper, Florida No. 4052
Jeff's experience as a licensed professional surveyor, mapper, and project manager includes directing various field crews
and managing contracts for quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC). His survey experience in southwest Florida,
specifically, in Collier County includes surveys for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), South
Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD), and many
other public clients. He is frequently called upon to assemble the best resources to solve schedule challenges on large or
complicated projects requiring unique approaches and technology applications. He has managed and coordinated the
field surveying, photogrammetry, and office mapping of design surveys for hundreds of miles of water, sanitary sewer and
force main lines, and roadway expansion projects for departments of transportation, cities, counties, and utility
companies. In addition, Jeff has been the lead professional surveyor on significant land acquisitions for private entities
and state and local government agencies, including FDEP, SFWMD, and SWFWMD. His broad knowledge base understands
the importance of thorough data collection, as well as the identification of existing title issues and underground utilities
during the early stages of design to minimize conflicts and delays during construction. Jeff has directed significant surveys
on the following canals in Collier County, Airport Pulling Road Canal, CR 951 Canal, Faka Union Canal, Golden Gate Main
Canal, Henderson Creek Canal, and Miller Canal.
KEY STAFF MEMBER NO. 13
Christine Crespo Valentin, PLA (WGI) I Landscape Architect
B.S. in Horticulture and Agronomy, Universidad de Puerto Rico — 2008
M.S. in Landscape Architecture, North Carolina State University — 2012
Professional Landscape Architect, Florida No. 6667421
Christine has nearly a decade of landscape design experience in a range of project types, including design for
transportation, corporate site planning and design, and high -end residential design. Christine's experience covers multiple
aspects of the design process, including concept generation, site inventory, site planning, landscape design, project
specifications, and installation inspection.
KEY STAFF MEMBER NO. 14
John Abbot, PG, CEP (WGI) I Geologist, Environmental Consulting
Professional Geologist, Florida No. 2401
B.S. in Geology, Virginia Tech —1992
M.S. in Geology, New Mexico Tech —1995
John has diverse experience in environmental consulting, including contamination remediation, wetland mitigation,
wildlife surveys, environmental planning, NEPA, and permitting. He has been a project manager on multi -million -dollar
environmental projects. John is active in the environmental community; he serves on the Board of Directors of the Florida
Association of Environmental Professionals (FAEP).
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KEY STAFF MEMBER NO. 15
Richard P. Lundberg, PE (FORGE) I Geotechnical
B.S. in Civil Engineering, University of Massachusetts —1985
Professional Engineer, License No. 42644
Richard is a licensed Professional Engineer with over 35 years of construction and engineering related experience. He
offers more than 3,000 geotechnical explorations throughout Florida and Massachusetts. He has performed as the
Geotechnical Project Engineer and Engineer in Charge on dozens of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) bridge
and roadway projects. He has provided forensic engineering and expert testimony on various projects including, blast &
construction vibration damage, asphalt and concrete pavements, concrete construction, construction materials, and
geotechnical related issues. Richard has served as Project Manager on over 2,500 construction materials projects ranging
from small single -story buildings to large airport additions.
KEY STAFF MEMBER NO. 16
Robert J. McGinnis, PE (FORGE) I Geotechnical
Professional Engineer, License No. 86581
B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Florida Gulf Coast University — 2014
M.S. in Business Administration, Florida Gulf Coast University - 2016
Robert has engineered on multiple geotechnical explorations throughout Florida. He has completed several roadway
and utility improvement projects including the replacement or new design for construction of sanitary and storm water
projects, roadway widening, and bridge replacement projects. He has completed soil borings and report of geotechnical
exploration for the Collier County Goodlette Road Ditch West Bank Reconstruction & Stabilization Pilot Program Project,
Gordon River Freedom Park Outfall Ditch Improvements Project, and the West Goodlette Frank Road Improvements
Project. He has also preformed soil laboratory testing to determine natural moisture content, gradation of soil samples,
organic content, pH of soils, and carbonate content of soils. Robert provides experience with well permitting, land
clearing, and permitting for geotechnical explorations in environmentally sensitive areas.
KEY STAFF MEMBER NO. 17
Kaye B. Molnar, (CELLA MOLNAR) I Public Relations, Public Involvement Community Relations Specialist
B.S. in Business Administration, University of South Florida — 1998
Ms. Molnar has over 20 years of experience in planning and public involvement for new and expanding roadway and
infrastructure facilities. She is skilled in developing and implementing successful, comprehensive large-scale public
involvement programs as well as working with individual property owners. She has established effective working
relationships with media personnel and repeatedly develops trusted relationships with residents and property owners on
her projects. Her project management skills combined with her extensive experience in dealing with the public both in
person and via telephone communications make her uniquely qualified.
KEY STAFF MEMBER NO. 18
Ashlynn K. Super (CELLA MOLNAR) I Public Relations, Public Involvement Community Relations Specialist
B.A. in Communication, Florida Gulf Coast University — 2019
Ashlynn Super has 5 years of public involvement experience. She assists in preparation of company project team
information for client bids and proposals. She provides assistance for public information projects including preparing
newsletters, media releases, and advertisements. Ashlynn provides assistance for public information projects including
drafting newsletter text; communicating with residents, business and property owners; and coordinating with contractors.
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KEY STAFF MEMBER NO. 19
Bob Carr, MS I Archeologist
B.A. in Anthropolgy, Florida State University —1972
M.S. in Anthropolgy, Florida State University —1976
Mr. Carr is the Executive Director of the Archeological and Historical Conservancy, Inc. located in Davie, FL. He specializes
in Southeastern archaeology, with particular emphasis on archaeology in Florida. He co-founded the Conservancy in 1985
and has served as director since 1999. He was Miami -Dade County's first archaeologist and became the County's Historic
Preservation Director in 1999. He is the former editor of the Florida Anthropologist and former President of the Florida
Archaeological Council. He has worked as an archaeologist with the state of Florida's Division of Historic Resources and
with the National Park Service and has conducted archeological investigation and assessment of cultural resources at
Jonathan Dickinson State Park and Loxahatchee River federally protected sites.
KEY STAFF RESUMES
• Raul Mercado, PE, CFM
WRMA
•
Jay Scagliola, PSM
WGI
• Michael Mercado, PE
WRMA
•
Jeffrey Cooner, PSM
WGI
• Moris Cabezas, PhD, PE
WRMA
•
Christine Crespo Valentin, PLM
WGI
• Andrew Mercado, PE, CFM
WRMA
•
John Abbot, PG
WGI
• John Leslie, MS
WRMA
•
Richard Lundberg, PE
FORGE
• Megan Tetro, PE
WGI
•
Robert McGinnis, PE
FORGE
• Robert Harrigan, Jr., PE
WGI
•
Kaye Molnar
CELLA MOLNAR
• Timothy Deland, PE
WGI
•
Ashlynn Super
CELLA MOLNER
WRMA SUPPORT STAFF & NON -KEY PERSONNEL
Roberto Guzman, PE (WRMA Associate) I Construction Inspection Services Engineer
B.S. in Civil Engineering, University of South Florida —1985
M.S. in Civil Engineering, University of South Florida —1987
Professional Engineer, Florida No. 52674
Mr. Guzman has over 20 years of experience in design, project and construction management of structural, civil
engineering and land development projects. Emphasis has been in the completion of multitask, multi discipline building
and site development projects for both the government and private sectors. During the last ten years, he has worked
extensively with government agencies in South Florida such as the U.S. Coast Guard, Miami Dade Town Aviation
Department, Miami -Dade Town Public Works Department, Miami -Dade Water & Sewer Department and DERM.
Adrian Munguia, PE (WRMA Associate) I Structural Engineer and Building Inspections
B.S. in Civil Engineering, Universidad Autonoma de Nicaragua, Managua, Nicaragua, 1981
Professional Engineer, Florida No. 52647
Highly skilled structural engineer with over 15 years of experience in the inspection of commercial and residential
buildings, including but not limited to Property Condition Assessment, Balcony Restoration Evaluation, Failure
Investigation and Damage Assessment, Report and Specifications Packages, Roof Inspections and Seawall Failure
Investigations.
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Patrick Sipple, GISP (WRMA Associate) I GIS Analyst
B.S. in History and Geography —1994
M.S. in Community Planning —1998
Mr. Sipple has a bachelor's degree in History and Geography and master's degree in Community Planning. He has worked
as a grant writer, city planner, and GIS manager. Daily work included working on comprehensive plans, zoning ordinances,
and short-term plans, as well as, expanding the GIS databases. GIS projects included land use development plans, utility
mapping, and parcel base mapping. Planning projects included work on the development of comprehensive plans for the
cities and counties in South Florida, various economic development studies, and writing grant applications. Projects have
ranged in scope from transportation to environmental management.
Marissa Mercado, BSPA (WRMA) I Contract Administration
B.A. in Public Administration, University of Central Florida — 2004
Non -Profit Management Certificate, University of Central Florida — 2004
Ms. Mercado's responsibilities as WRMA's Contract Administrator have included assisting all project managers and office
staff in all matter of client information and contract administration. Marissa has assisted with scheduling and project
documentation, cataloguing of data and information, client invoicing, project research for permit documentation, as well
as maintenance of data recording and reporting. Other responsibilities have included handling project documentation and
billing, as well as answering client's questions in regard to their contracts and deliverable due dates.
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rector of Civil a
Raul is an established Sr. Civil Water Resources Engineer.
He has directed and provided design and construction
oversight of Operations and Maintenance (0&M) projects
for District, County and City Capital Improvement
Programs (CIPs), and for state and federally funded
projects. He is experienced in engineering in H&H
modeling and design for wetland -based stormwater
treatment facilities, ponds, lakes, reservoirs, pumps,
Elm culvert, gate, weirs, sanitary and storm sewer systems,
dredging, canal bank stabilization, and erosion control. He
is experienced in levee seepage assessment, levee repairs, seepage collection
system design, armoring, cost estimation and construction management.
Years of Experience: 38
Education:
■ 1981, Master's Degree Fellowship,
Civil Engineering University of Maryland
■ BS, 1978, Civil Engineering,
University of Maryland
Professional Registrations/Affiliations:
■ Professional Engineer, Florida (Civil),
No. 37982
■ Certified Floodplain Manager,
No. US-11-06170
Hillsboro Canal Bank Stabilization and Erosion Control Project Reconnaissance, FDEP Certified Stormwater Inspector,
Feasibility Study, and Implementation Report, SFWMD, West Palm Beach, No.9143
Design and Project Engineer. The Reconnaissance Study consisted of the
following activities: A) Site Investigations (Topographic and bathymetric surveys, Specialized Training & Software:
Geotechnical survey, environmental, wetland, upland assessment, Tree / ■ HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, ArcGIS, ICPR4-2D, RSM,
vegetation removal plan, Dock assessment and removal/replacement plan, InfoWorks
regulatory, permitting requirements of the FDEP, LISACE, BCEPD, and FDOT); B)
Design Criteria Development; C) Hydraulic Analysis; D) Project Layout and Evaluation of Options; E) Project Features; F) Opinion
of Probable Construction Cost (including a 50-year life cycle cost analysis of operations and maintenance costs based on
conceptual designs.
Hillsboro Canal Bank Stabilization and Erosion Control Project Design Documentation Report (DDR), SFWMD, West Palm
Beach, Design and Project Engineer. A Design Documentation Report (DDR) was prepared to provide the basis of design for the
Hillsboro Canal Bank Stabilization Project. The District applied the DDR in conjunction with the results from the environmental
assessment, past modeling, and Canal Conveyance Capacity Project (CCCP) studies to determine type of bank restoration, the
optimum location(s) and depth(s) for dredging the Hillsboro Canal, and provide adequate restoration of right -of- way for future
maintenances and operations to support the preparation of the Preliminary to Corrected Final Design Plans and Specifications.
Hillsboro Canal Bank Stabilization and Erosion Control Project Preliminary Design and Intermediate Plans and Specifications,
SFWMD, West Palm Beach, Design and Project Engineer. A Preliminary Design was prepared representing approximately a 30%
project completion level with a 60% civil design level in accordance with the SFWMD's Engineering Design Guidelines. Various
design options for armoring the banks were studied and evaluated for meeting the project's goals and objectives. Slope stability
tests, H&H analysis, and specific cost analysis for each option were performed, and recommendations provided for the best,
most effective option for meeting the goals and objectives. These included using High Performance Turf Reinforcement Mats
(HPTRM) for sections 1through 4 and Articulated Concrete Blocks Mats (ACBM) for Section 5.
E-3 Canal Bank Stabilization, City of Pt St Lucie, FI. Project Manager. The E-3 canal is located in the rear of a residential
subdivision and the banks have experienced severe erosion and sloughing. The project entail H&H modeling, canal bank tree
assessment, surveying of drainage canal easements, and canal bank armoring design. An initial slope stability analysis was
performed to assess the safe design of natural slopes and protected slopes. The slope stability analysis is utilized to determine
the resistance of an inclined surface to failure by sliding or collapsing. The previously derived soil parameters will be applied
based on established empirical correlation and professional experience. Slope stability analysis will be performed via computer
programs such as SLOPE/W. The model will then compute a factor of safety (FS) against slope instability. The analysis will be
performed for unprotected (natural grassed conditions), and unprotected (armored) alternatives such as High -Performance Turf
Mats (HPTRM), Rock Rip Rap, ACBM's, Gabions mattresses, etc. Lack of drainage easement for 0&M required that a canal
enclosure design be selected for implementation at a cost of $2.8 million for installation of 72" DuraMaxx HDPE conduits.
vil Engineering Desig
Michael Mercado, PE specializes in civil engineering
for civil and site design, including drainage and
conveyance systems. Michael is also a certified
member of the FDEP's Stormwater Inspector Program.
Michael is a specialist in "heavy civil" hydraulic
structures design including diversions, gates, hydraulic
and vortex drop shaft structures for diversion of flows
as well as hydraulic design of pipelines and large
tunnels. Michael is skilled in the incorporation of
Green Infrastructure BMP's and LID into pump station
and stormwater facilities capital projects. Mr. Mercado is one of WRMA's lead
design engineers, responsible for the direction of design teams, construction
plans and specifications production.
Project Experience
10th Street Corridor Green Infrastructure -Based Drainage and Roadway
Restoration Project, Town of Lake Park, 2019. Design Engineer. WRMA was
selected by the Town for the design of a 0.5-mile corridor completely based
on Green Infrastructure/Low Impact Development (LID) concepts. The design
provides for milling and repaving, and GI facilities including bio-swales, bio-
detention combined with underground storage chambers. WRMA has
prepared 30, 60 and 90% plans, 100% plans are pending, an Engineers
Opinion of Probable Cost, and an application for grant funding.
Lake Park Tri-Rail Station Site Plan and Civil Design, 2019. Design Engineer.
Years of Experience: 11
Education:
■ M.E., 2014, Civil and Environmental
Engineering, University of Maryland
■ B.S., 2009, Civil Engineering
University of Florida
Professional Registrations/Affiliations:
■ Professional Engineer, Florida (Civil)
No. 78327
■ FDEP Certified Stormwater Inspector
No. 32930
• Certified NASSCO Sewer and Manhole
Inspector
Professional History:
2015—Present Principal Engineer —WRMA,
Inc., Tequesta, FL
2010-2015 Design Engineer —Greeley and
Hansen, LLC, Washington, DC
2009-2010 Field Inspector—WRMA, Inc.,
Tequesta, FL
Specialized Training & Software:
■ FL02DH, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, ARCGIS, ICPR4-
2D, Autodesk Civil 3D, Infraworks
WRMA was selected to develop a site grading and drainage plan for a proposed Tri-Rail train station on Dixie Highway in
Lake Park using Low Impact Development concepts. WRMA provided Civil Engineering Design and Parking Lot layout for the
station and amenities, while incorporating GI and LID design concepts for water quality treatment.
S-4 Control Structure Maintenance and Repair, FWC, 2019. Design Engineer. Civil engineering and permitting for the
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for the repair and retrofitting of a water control structures on the M-0
Canal in Western Palm Beach County. Designed a triple -tiered sediment trap.
Town of Lake Park, 20-Year Stormwater Masterplan and NPDES Permitting, 2019. Design Engineer. WRMA is applying a
progressive Town -wide Green Infrastructure/Climate Change Abatement -based approach to the development of the 20
Year SWMP. WRMA is also responsible for the implementation of the Town's NPDES/MS4 water quality program and has
assisted the Town with Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) applications for Sea Level Rise projects.
J W. Corbett WMA - Indian Trail Improvement District (ITID) M-O Canal Bank Stabilization Design, 2019. Design Engineer.
Provided design services for canal stabilization design and implementation for 500 feet of the M-0 canal.
Irving Street Green Infrastructure Project, DC Water, District of Columbia, 2013. Design Engineer. Provided stormwater
runoff and drainage design calculations for sizing of green infrastructure. Responsible for design calculations and siting of bio-
retention facilities along Michigan Avenue and Irving Street.
Kalmia Road Culvert Replacement, DDOT, NW District of Columbia, 2012. Design engineer. Responsible for quantifying the
volume of runoff to appropriately size a new culvert bridge located in NW DC. The project replaced the existing culvert
requiring the application of a hydraulic model to design the hydraulic opening.
First Street Tunnel Stormwater Detention Facility, Washington, DC, 2012. Design Engineer. Conducted hydrologic and
hydraulic analysis for the design of a sub -surface stormwater detention retrofit facility. Design and analysis were performed to
determine the volume of stormwater runoff to be stored in the sub --surface vaults.
rector of QA/QC and
Dr. Cabezas has over 35 years of experience in
civil and environmental engineering. He has
i
managed numerous watershed management
modeling projects for SWFWMD, SFWMD and
many of the local governments in South Florida
and the Tampa Bay area. His technical expertise is
in the planning and engineering of watershed
Id A studies and surface water systems including
hydraulic, hydrologic and water quality analyses.
Dr. Cabezas has also performed as project director
for a FDEP contract for TMDL program
implementation in Florida. He has modeled flows and EMC by land use
category to conduct pollutant loading calculations in each WBID and
performed in -stream water quality simulations using the EPA Water Quality
Analysis Program (WASP). His project experience includes:
Project Experience
Years of Experience: 35
Education:
■ Ph.D., 1985, Civil Engineering
Texas A&M University
■ M.S., 1983, Urban Planning
Texas A&M University
■ B.S., 1978, Civil Engineering,
University of Central Ecuador
Professional Registrations/Affiliations:
■ Professional Engineer, Florida (Civil)
No.46965
■ Board Certified Environmental Engineer
(BCEE)
Professional History:
2015 — Present Associate Engineer— WRMA,
Inc., Tequesta, FL
2010-2015 Project Manager —Atkins
Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Development and Implementation, 2005 — 2010 Various positions
Seminole County, Florida. Dr. Cabezas was responsible for overall PBS&J, Inc. —West Palm
management of this contract with Seminole County, which consisted of Beach, FL
providing services to ensure that the results of the TMDL analysis conducted
by FDEP were representative of the actual conditions of the county's water bodies.
Peace Creek Canal Watershed Management Plan (Polk County). The project included development of the watershed
management plan consistent with the District's methodology. Data management was per the District's GWIS. Work
included development of the regulatory floodplain and identification of BMPs to address flooding issues. It also included an
assessment of storage capabilities to help meet minimum flows and levels in the Peace River watershed.
Hammock Creek Management Plan (Pasco County). Developed the watershed management plan, including delineation of
the regulatory floodplain and identification of BMPs to control flooding in the areas identified as not meeting the levels of
service for flood protection.
Christina Area Watershed Management Plan (Polk County). Developed the watershed management plan, including
delineation of the regulatory floodplain and identification of BMPs to control flooding and water quality problems in the
existing lakes.
Withlacoochee River Watershed. Work included development of a 2-dimensional model for the entire length of the
Withlacoochee River, including the Tsala Apopka Chain of Lakes. Work included digital topographic information,
bathymetric surveying of the river corridor, and model development and verification.
Polk City Watershed Management Plan (Polk County). Developed the watershed management plan, including delineation
of the regulatory floodplain. Currently conducting levels of service analysis and identification of BMPs to help reduce
flooding problems in the watershed.
Computer Model Review of Melbourne -Tillman Drainage System, SJRWMD, Florida. The project consisted of reviewing
the model setup and results of the H&H HSPF and SWMM models developed by the SJRWMD to assess the benefits and
impacts of developing recommended projects to transfer fresh water systems that discharged from the adjacent watershed
towards the Indian River Lagoon to the St. Johns river watershed. the purpose of those projects was to mitigate
environmental impacts to the Indian River Lagoon.
Roadway and D
Andrew Mercado, El has more than 4 years of
experience in transportation and civil design,
permitting and proposal development. As an FAA
licensed pilot, Andrew provides the firm with aerial
reconnaissance from both fixed wing and drone
aircraft for transportation projects. Andrew
" specializes in the layout and design of pipe systems
for stormwater and sanitary collection systems.
CA
Andrew serves as the firm's in-house CADD design
drafter, modeler and in-house fixed wing and drone
pilot and is a regular project team engineer with a
background in roadway and drainage design and hydraulic design for bridges,
culverts and streams. He is also one of the firm's principal design engineers for
the Bentley Microstation environment.
Project Experience
10th Street Corridor Green Infrastructure -Based Drainage and Roadway
Restoration Project, Town of Lake Park, 2019. Roadway Engineer. WRMA
was selected by the Town for the restoration of a 0.5-mile corridor for
milling and repaving, and GI facilities including bio-swales, bio-detention
combined with underground storage chambers. Prepared 30, 60 and 90%
plans.
Years of Experience: 5
Education:
■ B.S., 2015, Civil Engineering,
University of Central Florida
Professional Registrations/Affiliations:
■ Professional Engineer, Florida (Civil)
No. (pending with State of FL)
■ Engineer Intern, Florida (Civil)
No.1100019873
■ Certified Floodplain Manager
Professional History:
2015 — Present Associate Engineer— WRMA,
Inc., Tequesta, FL
2015 — 2017 Project Engineer— Wantman
Group, Inc., Orlando, FL
2014 —2015 CADD Technician — Wantman
Group, Inc., Orlando, FL
Specialized Training & Software:
■ GEOPAK, Microstation, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS,
ARCGIS, ICPR4-2D, Autodesk Civil 3D,
Infraworks
Lake Park Tri-Rail Station Site Plan and Civil Design, 2019. Roadway Engineer. WRMA was selected to develop a site
grading and drainage plan for a proposed Tri-Rail train station on Dixie Highway in Lake Park using Low Impact Development
concepts. Provided Civil Engineering Design and Parking Lot layout for the station and amenities and Entrance Design.
Outdoor Sports and Recreational Facilities, Palm Beach County, FL, 2018. Civil Engineer. Engineering design and drafting
for outdoor recreational sports facility additions, a parking lot and a golf cart path. Additions included Pickleball/Tennis
Courts and bocce ball terrains. Design included site grading, paving, drainage, construction detailing and earthwork.
1-95 at 1-10 Interchange Operational Improvements, Design Build (DB), 2016. Roadway Engineer. Provided spread
calculations for the widening and new construction of multi -level ramps at the three-way interchange in Jacksonville, FL.
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike (HEFT), Bird Road to SR 836, DB, 2016. Roadway Engineer. Provided spread
calculations as well hydraulic calculations for the stormsewer design. Other responsibilities included roadside ditch design,
floodplain impact calculations, and all associated plans production.
SR 520 RRR from West of Banana River Relief Bridge to SR A1A, 2016. CADD Drafter and Drainage Design Engineer.
Responsible for the signing and pavement marking design per the MUTCD.
SR 710 New Alignment, Okeechobee County, 2015. CADD Drafter and Drainage Design Engineer. Assisted in generating
roadway plans for the new four -lane alignment per FDOT standards.
Columbia Street from Sligh Blvd to Orange Ave, City of Orlando, FL, 2015. CADD Drafter and Drainage Design Engineer.
Conducted onsite basin delineation for the value engineering study. Other tasks were plans production related.
Wekiva Pkwy (Sec. 6) Old McDonald Road to E of Osprey Hammock Trail, DB, 2015. CADD Drafter and Drainage Design
Engineer. Responsibilities included generating the typical section package and main roadway plans roll plots. Other tasks
included cut/fill calculations for floodplain compensation and general plans production for the drainage team.
1-95 at St. John's Heritage Parkway SE, DB, 2015. CADD Drafter and Drainage Design Engineer. Responsible for the
temporary traffic control design per FDOT standards. Also assisted in roadway and drainage plans production efforts.
eanography and Env
Mr. Leslie has nearly 30 years of experience in environmental restoration
projects and has dealt with numerous federal and state environmental
regulators, including Miami -Dade County DERM, the South Florida Water
Management District and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Mr. Leslie has also
managed grant acquisition programs for environmental projects and flood
control projects throughout South Florida. Mr. Leslie is a specialist in
environmental and biological sciences and is an expert in Floridian
environmental processes, wetland creation and wetland management for
water resources projects in the South Florida region.
Project Experience
Years of Experience: 30
Education:
■ M.A., Public Administration,
(Environmental Planning)
Florida Atlantic University
■ B.S., 1974, Oceanography
Florida Institute of Technology
Professional History:
2015 — Present Associate Scientist —WRMA,
Inc., Tequesta, FL
South Florida Water Management District, West Palm Beach, FL. Lead 2009-2015 Analyst — SFWMD,West Palm
Environmental Analyst. Responsible for coordinating engineering design for
Everglades Restoration and Capital Projects in obtaining environmental and building permits. Work involved preparing
environmental permit application packages, following up with Environmental agencies on responding to their questions.
Coordinated environmental compliance between Construction and Environmental agencies to ensure that the contactor is
in compliance.
South Florida Water Management District, West Palm Beach, FL Lead Environmental Analyst. Managed large water
resource projects in the Everglades Restoration Planning Division. Work consisted of managing large multi -interagency
groups to develop and write a plan for various projects. Gained extensive experience with software such as SAP and Project
Systems to plan out activities for various restoration projects for cash -flow analysis, scheduling and change control.
South Florida Water Management District, West Palm Beach, FL. Lead Environmental Analyst. Responsible for managing
engineering and construction projects for the District's Capital Projects. In charge of managing the C-4 Flood Mitigation
program from June 2000 to April 2005. The program required obtaining grants from the State and Federal government,
engineering design, permitting and construction of $40 million of flood control projects.
South Florida Water Management District, West Palm Beach, FL. Lead Environmental Analyst. Responsible for permitting
the Real Estate, Engineering, and Construction Division's construction projects. Provided support and project management
to design engineers in cost -estimating environmental restoration projects. Organized and compiled Real Estate,
Engineering and Construction Division's Hurricane Preparedness documentation. Provided support in developing
continuing contracts for professional engineering and survey services. Provided support for CIP Projects.
South Florida Water Management District, West Palm Beach, FL. Lead Environmental Analyst. Responsible for managing
District's fuel tank replacement program ($2.5 million in construction); managed various small construction projects valued
at $500,000; and Task leader for the development of the District's canal inspection program.
South Florida Water Management District, West Palm Beach, FL. Lead Environmental Analyst. Coordinated and
negotiated with consultants and environmental regulatory agencies to obtain regulatory approvals for complex water
resource projects.
Town of Lake Park, 20-Year Stormwater Masterplan and NPDES Permitting, 2019. Lead Environmental Analyst. WRMA is
applying a progressive Town -wide Green Infrastructure/Climate Change Abatement -based approach to the development of
the 20 Year SWMP. WRMA is also responsible for the implementation of the Town's NPDES/MS4 water quality program
and has assisted the Town with Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) applications for Sea Level Rise projects.
@WGI.
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
Megan is a motivated professional engineer with diverse project management and roadway design
background. Since 2008, she has managed design -build projects and task work order -driven
contracts, and designed various interchange reconstruction, resurfacing, restoration, and
rehabilitation, shared -use path, and safety improvement projects. Megan excels at problem solving
during the design process and communicating with her clients to provide efficient design solutions.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
SR 789 at South Boulevard Sidewalk Installation, Manatee County, FL, FDOT District 1,
Project Manager/Engineer of Record. Megan provided project management coordination and
prepared the specifications package. Under District 1's design -build pushbutton (DBPB) contract,
this task addressed safety improvements with the addition of a new eight -foot sidewalk on the east
side of SR 789 (Gulf Drive), connecting the Coquina Beach boat ramp to the parking lot and
restroom facilities. Other elements of work included drainage improvements to reduce flooding by
grading a ditch adjacent to the east side of SR 789 and connecting to an existing cross drain for
outfall, installing a mid -block pedestrian crossing with RRFBs at the boat ramp entrance, modifying
the bi-directional median left -turn lane to a southbound directional left -turn lane, and removal and
replacement of roadside signs in response to the median turn lane restriping.
US 98 Polk Parkway-Underdrain Improvements, Polk County, FL, FDOT District 1, Project
Manager. Under the District 1's DBPB contract, this task implemented drainage improvements on
US 98 at Polk Parkway. Elements of work included removal of existing underdrain, installation of
new underdrain, yard drain, curb and gutter with flumes, reshaping and sodding of existing ditch at
location of proposed underdrain replacement, and regrading of approximately 300 feet of existing
ditch at outfall.
US 41 at Pelican Marsh Boulevard Signal Replacement, Collier County, FL, FDOT District 1,
Project Manager/Engineer of Record. Under District 1's DBPB contract, this task involved
replacement of damaged signalization at the intersection of US 41 and Pelican Marsh Boulevard.
Additional work included structural analysis of the northeast mast arm to accommodate new
signal/sign configurations, removal of temporary signalization, geotechnical investigation, SUE,
and utility coordination.
Megan
Tetro, PE
REGISTRATIONS:
Professional Engineer: Florida
#76120, 2013
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science, Civil
Engineering - Florida State
University, 2008
CERTIFICATIONS:
Advanced Maintenance of
Traffic I FDOT Specifications
Package Preparation
AFFILIATIONS:
American Society of Civil
Engineers I Design Build
Institute of America I Florida
Engineering Society
US 41 at Lakewood Boulevard and Rattlesnake Hammock Road Signal Modifications, Collier YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
County, FL, FDOT District 1, Project Manager/Engineer of Record. Megan was responsible for TOTAL: 13 1 WITH WGI: 7
preparation of the specifications package. Under District 1's DBPB contract, this task addressed
signalization improvements at US 41 (SR 90) at Lakewood Boulevard/Avalon Drive and US 41 (SR 90) at CR 864 (Rattlesnake
Hammock Road/Thomasson Drive). Work included replacement of signalization span wires and signal heads, signal preemption, and
improvements to pedestrian features.
US 41 at Palm Drive and Guilford Road Signal Modifications, Collier County, FL, FDOT District 1, Project Manager/Engineer of
Record. Megan was responsible for preparation of the specifications package. Under District 1's DBPB contract, this work order
addressed signalization improvements along US 41 (SR 90) at Palm Drive and the shopping center entrance/Guilford Road. Work
included replacement of signalization span wires and signal heads, signal preemption, and pedestrian improvements.
Airport Pulling Road at Calusa Avenue/Great Blue Drive Median Modification, Collier County, FL, FDOT District 1, Project
Manager/Engineer of Record. Megan was responsible for preparing the specifications package. Under District 1 DBPB contract, this
task addressed median safety issues at the intersection of Airport Pulling Road and Calusa Avenue/Great Blue Drive. Work included
modifying existing bi-directional left -turn median openings to improve geometrics by providing offset left -turn movements onto side
streets; modifying traffic separator nose at Great Blue Drive and straightening the pedestrian crosswalk markings; and coordinating
with maintaining agencies to remove/relocate water and irrigation facilities in the existing landscaped median.
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@WGI.
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
Robert has broad ranging experience in the transportation field serving FDOT and municipal
clients as project manager and engineer of record on roadway projects. His experience includes
capacity improvement projects for interstate highways and urban roadways, resurfacing,
restoration and rehabilitation projects, intersection improvements, and safety modifications. His
experience also includes serving as a project engineer, project manager, and engineer of record
on FDOT and municipal bridge widening, repair, and replacement projects. Project components
have involved environmental permitting, right-of-way acquisition, and utility involvement. His
responsibilities also include performing quality control reviews, preparation of specifications
packages, and performing shop drawing reviews during the construction phase of the projects.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
SR 789 at South Boulevard Sidewalk Installation, Manatee County, FL, FDOT District 1, QC
Reviewer. Robert performed QC reviews of plans submittals. As part of the District 1 design -build
pushbutton contract, this task order addressed safety improvements with a new eight -foot sidewalk
on the east side of SR 789 (Gulf Drive), connecting the Coquina Beach boat ramp to the parking
lot/restroom facilities. Other work included drainage improvements to reduce flooding by grading a
ditch adjacent to the east side of SR 789 and connecting to an existing cross drain for outfall,
installing a mid -block pedestrian crossing with RRFBs at the boat ramp entrance, modifying the bi-
directional median left -turn lane to a southbound directional left -turn lane, and removal and
replacement of roadside signs in response to the median turn lane restriping.
US 41 at Pelican Marsh Boulevard Signal Replacement, Collier County, FL, FDOT District 1,
QC Reviewer. Robert performed quality control reviews of plans submittals. Part of the District 1
design -build pushbutton contract, this task order involved replacement of damaged existing
signalization at the intersection of US 41 and Pelican Marsh Boulevard. Additional work included
structural analysis of the northeast mast arm to accommodate new signal/sign configurations,
removal of temporary signalization, geotechnical, SUE, and utility coordination.
Robert
Harrigan, Jr., PE
REGISTRATIONS:
Professional Engineer: Florida
#45236,1992
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science, Civil
Engineering - University of
South Florida, 1987
CERTIFICATIONS:
Advanced Maintenance of
Traffic
AFFILIATIONS:
Florida Engineering Society
Districtwide Traffic Operations Design -Build Pushbutton Contract, FL, FDOT District 7, YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Project Manager. Under this three-year contract, WGI provided roadway design, survey, SUE, TOTAL: 34 1 WITH WGI: 7
utility coordination and design, and other related services. Projects included access management,
signal improvements, sidewalk, signing and pavement marking, lighting, intersection and ADA upgrades, turn lanes, and other safety
improvements. WGI completed more than 40 task work orders under this contract.
SR 37 at Polk Parkway -Intersection and Pedestrian Safety Improvements, Polk County, FL, FDOT District 1, Project Engineer.
Part of the District 1 design -build pushbutton contract, this task order addressed safety improvements at the northern and southern
intersections of SR 37 and Polk Parkway. Work included reducing radii on six curb returns and replacing existing pedestrian poles.
High -emphasis crosswalk markings were added to the intersection to match new curb returns. Existing left -turn guide skip striping was
replaced to provide a continuous control radius for vehicle guidance. Pedestrian signal timings were updated due to reduced crosswalk
widths and new loop detection was installed on northbound SR 37.
SR 68714th Street at 116th Avenue Signals, Pinellas County, FL, FDOT District 7, Project Manager. Robert was responsible for
coordination with District 7 and the contractor, schedule management, and QA/QC. This safety improvements project included new
traffic signals at SR 68714th Street at 116th Avenue. Work included design/installation of two dual -arm mast arm signals, necessary
signs, pavement markings, controller assembly, and calculation of clearance timing intervals. Pedestrian features were provided to
accommodate pedestrian traffic with minimum impact to current vehicular traffic patterns. Efforts also included coordination with
maintaining agency for color code requirements, fiber optic communications and, system operation as related to internal wiring details.
SR 884 (Colonial Boulevard) at Six Mile Cypress Parkway Wal-Mart Driveway Modification, Lee County, FL, FDOT District 1,
QC Reviewer. Robert performed QC reviews of plans submittals. As part of the District 1 design -build pushbutton contract, this task
order addressed safety improvements at the Walmart driveway at SR 884 (Colonial Boulevard) and Six Mile Cypress Parkway.
Improvements included removing the egress portion of the existing driveway, creating a right -in only driveway; pavement widening to
accommodate a continuous right -turn lane approaching Six Mile Cypress Parkway; milling and resurfacing; cross slope correction at
the Walmart driveway; and installation of eight -foot sidewalk crossing the driveway.
OFFICE LOCATION: TAMPA
@WGI.
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
Tim has extensive experience in structural engineering, including structural design of buildings,
retaining walls, piers, and seawalls. Tim performs plan reviews, building assessments for hurricane
resiliency and vulnerability (ARC 4496), and field inspections of various structures.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Outfall 6B St. Lucie West, St. Lucie County, FL, Port St. Lucie West Services District,
Structural Engineer. St. Lucie West Services District outfall 6B has experienced significant
erosion under the mitered end section that was constructed several years ago. The erosion has
undermined the MES and it cracked, with the only thing holding it in place being the cross bars.
There is a large drainage area that comes over a fabriform weir across the canal from where this
outfall is located. The C-108 ditch/canal it discharges into is owned by the City of Port St. Lucie.
WGI provided design of a submerged toe wall to contain the sloped embankment and detailed a
rock rubble slope protection section to dissipate flow discharged from 6B and the opposing weir.
STA-1 E Structure Analysis -Culverts, Palm Beach County, FL, South Florida Water
Management District (SFWMD), Project Manager. SFWMD is designing/permitting modifications
to the STA-1 E storage cells, which includes excavation and transporting of soil between various
cells. The District wants to know if existing structures along the perimeter dikes surrounding the
cells can support the wheel loads anticipated from off -road dump trucks required to move soils
around the site. WGI was asked to evaluate two different types of structures that exist in the STA
to determine if they can support the anticipated loads, and if not, make recommendations for
protecting or modifying existing berms over the structures to minimize damage.
Lake Worth Drainage District (LWDD) L-39 Aerial Crossing, Palm Beach County, FL, G.L.
Homes of Florida, Project Manager. WGI performed structural engineering for an aerial crossing
over the LWDD L-39 Canal to accommodate one 12-inch diameter DIP pipe. Design included pile
design, pile cap design, and pipe cradles. A construction cost estimate and specifications were
provided. During construction, we provided shop drawing reviews and RFI responses, monitored
pile driving and cast of pile caps. Following completion, a final certification was provided.
Timothy
Deland, PE
REGISTRATIONS:
Professional Engineer: Florida
#PE71588, 2010
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science, Civil
Engineering - Michigan
Technological University, 2005
CERTIFICATIONS:
Fall Protection Authorized
Standard
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
TOTAL: 161 WITH WGI: 16
Prairie Road over Lake Worth Drainage District L-8 Canal Bridge Replacement, Palm Beach
County, FL, Palm Beach County Roadway Production, Project Manager. Tim provided design for bridge replacement to
accommodate the two-lane section. He also provided post -design services, including shop drawing review, response RFIs, pile
production analysis, and conducted site visits. WGI provided design services for replacement of the existing bridge at Prairie Road over
the L-8 Canal. The bridge accommodates two 11-foot traffic lanes, four -foot bike lane, and six-foot sidewalk on each side, meeting
current traffic safety/legal load standards. Limits of roadway pavement improvements in the vicinity of the bridge replacement extend
300 feet. The bridge was designed as a single span structure meeting the low member and minimum span requirements, per LWDD.
Utility ducts were placed in the sidewalks for communication cable. The design team prepared/submitted permit applications to
SFWMD and LWDD. A complete drainage report was prepared complying with Palm Beach County Thoroughfare Road Design
Procedures guidelines.
CR 880 Horizon Bridge, Palm Beach County, FL, PROLIME Corporation, Structural Engineer. WGI provided engineering for a
bridge entrance into horizon composting located on CR 880. We provided design for a three -span bridge crossing the L-13 Canal and
was designed to meet current AASHTO/FDOT requirements for traffic safety/legal loads. The bridge will accommodate a 50-foot right-
of-way, with an entrance throat at the connection point to CR 880 that will accommodate a 55-foot fire rescue design vehicle. Structural
engineering included substructure design, end abutments, wingwalls, erosion control of embankment and toe of slope, superstructure
design, barrier wall design, and coordination with the civil engineer for road grades at the bridge approach.
14th Street Canal and 5th Avenue Seawall, Palm Beach County, FL, City of Boca Raton, Project Manager. The City experienced
a severe storm event in March 2016 that caused collapse of 80 feet of seawall at 14th Street Canal and 5th Avenue. The existing
seawall had collapsed and significant erosion behind the wall occurred. WGI conducted a field review to assess damage from
stormwater erosion and determined what type of wall would support traffic and existing site landscaping. WGI designed a new king pile
and batter wall with concrete sheet piles and cast -in -place pile cap approximately 80 feet long. The wall was designed to resist existing
soil loads and adjacent roadway. The components were designed to resist an extremely aggressive and corrosive environment and
reconnect to the existing east -west walls on the 4th Street Canal.
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OFFICE LOCATION: WEST PALM BEACH
@WGI.
SUBSURFACE UTILITY ENGINEERING
Jay has been surveying in Florida since 1971 and is highly skilled in all phases of land surveying,
including mapping performance standards, data collection and calculation, as well as drafting. Jay
has more than two decades of experience in subsurface utility locating, design and management
services on major public infrastructure and site development projects, including roadways and
asset inventories. His established network of contacts and utility locating knowledge is respected
by municipal and private clients, as well as Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). His
responsibilities include designating and utility locating coordination, quality assurance, and final
project review of survey processing and computer drafting.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
US 41 at Pelican Marsh Boulevard Signal Replacement, Collier County, FL, FDOT District 1,
SUE Services Manager. Jay coordinated with field crews and performed QA/QC on final
deliverables. As part of District 1's design -build pushbutton contract, this work order involved
replacement of damaged signalization at the intersection of US 41 and Pelican Marsh Boulevard.
Also included structural analysis of northeast mast arm to accommodate new signal/sign
configurations, removal of temporary signals, geotechnical, SUE, and utility coordination.
Jay
Scagliola, PSM
REGISTRATIONS:
Professional Surveyor/Mapper:
Florida #LS5066, 1992
46th Avenue North Sidewalk Design from West of Drainage Outfall Along 55th Street North CERTIFICATIONS:
to North of Right -of -Way Corridor to 49th Street, Pinellas County, FL, Pinellas County Board Confined Space I Intermediate
of County Commissioners, SUE Services Manager. Jay coordinated with field crews and Maintenance of Traffic
performed QA/QC on final deliverables. Project consisted of milling and resurfacing of existing
roadway and extension of the existing box culvert in both directions, as well as construction of YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
ADA-compliant sidewalks, curb ramps, and driveways on both sides, and incidental work along TOTAL: 48 1 WITH WGI: 3
46th Avenue North, from west of drainage outfall along 55th Street North right-of-way corridor to
49th Street North (approximately 0.5 miles). WGI's responsibilities included utility coordination and SUE.
Forest Hill Boulevard Design Survey, Palm Beach County, FL, FDOT District 4, SUE Services Manager. Jay coordinated with
field crews and performed QA/QC on final deliverables. Under a continuing services contract with District 4 for surveying, mapping, and
SUE, WGI provided boundary, topographical and miscellaneous survey support, including 50 test holes at 30 proposed ped
pole/LP/drainage locations on Forest Hill Boulevard in West Palm Beach. Additional SUE services included Quality Level B
investigation of utilities at 22 quadrants for purposes of horizontal alignment for Quality Level A investigation.
US 19 (SR 55) from 44th Avenue North to Park Boulevard, Pinellas County, FL, FDOT District 7, SUE Services Manager. Jay
coordinated with field crews and performed QA/QC on final deliverables. This 1.965-mile urban segment of US 19 is within Pinellas
Park and Lealman Community Redevelopment Area (LCRA). It is a six -lane urban divided highway with left -turn lanes, raised curbed
median, closed drainage, sidewalk, and dense overhead/underground utilities. This RRR project extended the existing pavement life,
updated ADA, multimodal issues (including signal/lighting upgrades), and provided general safety modifications. It improved US 19
operations by increasing storage capacity of left -turn lanes into several side streets. WGI developed a cost-effective pavement design
with lane -specific milling depths. Key design groups involved in the rehabilitation of this section of US 19 included roadway, drainage,
utilities, structures, survey, SUE, lighting, signalization, and signing and pavement marking.
Turnpike Widening from HEFT to North of Johnson Street, Broward County, FL, Florida's Turnpike Enterprise, SUE Services
Manager. Jay coordinated with field crews and performed QA/QC on final deliverables. This four -mile roadway/survey project widened
the Turnpike Mainline (SR 91) from six lanes to 10 from HEFT to north of Johnson Street. The southern project limit is the
Dade/Broward County line. Lineage consisted of three general -use and two express lanes in each direction. Hollywood Boulevard and
Miramar Parkway interchange modifications were also studied. WGI survey services included design survey, terrestrial mobile LiDAR,
global positioning system, subsurface utilities, right-of-way mapping, and legal description services.
US 441 at NE 9th Street Signalization, Okeechobee County, FL, FDOT District 1, SUE Services Manager. Jay coordinated with
field crews and performed QA/QC on final deliverables. As part of the District 1 design -build pushbutton contract, this task order
provided safety improvements at the intersection of US 441 and NE 9th Street with installation of new mast arm signals. Work included
railroad coordination for pre-emption, along with structural design, signing and pavement marking, geotechnical investigation, SUE
services, and utility coordination. Design innovations included use of dual -arm mast arms to avoid impacts to an existing underground
gas main as well as overhead electric distribution lines.
OFFICE LOCATION: WEST PALM BEACH
@WGI.
SURVEY AND MAPPING
Jeff is an experienced surveyor and mapper and project manager who has managed the activities
of numerous professionals and field crews and provided contract management and quality
assurance/quality control on many significant surveys for agencies, including Florida Department.
of Environmental Protection, South Florida Water Management District, Southwest Florida Water
Management District, and other public/private clients. He assembles the best resources to solve
schedule challenges on large%omplicated projects requiring unique approaches and technology.
He has managed field surveying, photogrammetry, and office mapping of design surveys for
hundreds of miles of water, sanitary sewer and force main lines, and roadway expansion projects
for counties, cities, DOTs, and utilities. He has been lead surveyor on significant land acquisitions
for private entities and government agencies and understands the importance of thorough data
Jeffrey
collection and identification of existing title issues and underground utilities early in the design to
Cooner, PSM
minimize conflicts and construction delays.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
REGISTRATIONS:
CR 510 85th Street from CR 512 to West of 82nd Avenue Survey Services, Indian River
Professional Surveyor/Mapper:
County, FL, FDOT District 4, Survey QAIQC. CR 510 is classified as an urban principal arterial
Florida #LS4052, 1984
and is critical in facilitating the east -west movement of traffic in Indian River County, as it connects
EDUCATION:
1-95 to SR A1A. The two-lane state of the roadway did not accommodate future traffic traveling
Bachelor of Science, Land
from 1-95 to mid -coast Florida beaches and tourist destinations. WGI's efforts piggybacked on
Surveying - University of
adjacent efforts to construct the required capacity increases in the corridor. Our services included
Florida, 1981
design surveying, utility locating/utility coordination, and right-of-way mapping for acquisition.
Estero Boulevard Improvement Project, Lee County, FL, FDOT District 1, Contract Manager.
CERTIFICATIONS:
This project was a phased reconstruction of a +/- five -mile County roadway within the Town of Fort
Utility Investigations for
Professionals
Myers Beach. Jeff was responsible for scope and budget development, project coordination of
resources, and contract management. Project components included adding trolley stops, bike
AFFILIATIONS:
lanes, and sidewalks on both sides of the corridor as well as major drainage improvements. These
Florida Board of Professional
elements together with the replacement of City water lines and County sewer lines resulted in a
Surveyors and Mappers
project with many public works aspects. Professional surveying consultant responsibilities included
Florida Engineering Society
recovering or re-establishing project alignment, setting project control, locating all above ground
Florida Surveying and Mapping
features and improvements using terrestrial laser scanning and supplemental survey location,
Society I National Society of
collecting required data for creating a DTM for design, obtaining roadway cross-sections/profiles,
Professional Surveyors
and obtaining design data down side street surveys (up to 75-feet down each intersecting street).
University of Florida Geomatics
A complete ASCE 38-02 SUE deliverable was provided including Quality Level A test holes.
Program Advisory Committee
NAVD 88, Various Florida Counties, Southwest Florida Water Management District, Contract YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Manager and QAIQC. This multi -year effort in Hillsborough, Hernando, Pasco, Pinellas, and Polk
Counties included 800+ hydrologic data collection sites recovered, and accurate horizontal and TOTAL: 39 WITH WGI: 1
vertical data obtained, assisting in conversion from NGVD 1929 vertical datum to NAVD 88.
Vertical control information was used to determine lake levels, stream flows, groundwater levels, topographic aerial mapping,
environmental resource permitting, and FEMA flood studies, resulting in 800 miles of leveling between 120 National Geodetic Survey
vertical control monuments to an accuracy standard of third order or better and setting 775 permanent benchmarks throughout District.
Aerial Topo and LiDAR Verification, Various Florida Counties, Southwest Florida Water Management District, Contract
Manager and QAIQC. This work was a multi -year effort that occurred within multiple Counties within the District. Aerial topographic
and LiDAR that was collected by other consultants for the District was reviewed and survey field verifications by conventional and GPS
methods were obtained. The land class areas included in the LiDAR verification were hard surfaces, bare earth, vegetated and under
tree canopy.
Terrain Best Practices Peace River South, DeSoto County, Southwest Florida Water Management District, Contract/Project
Manager. This work included the acquisition of ground elevations on flat, level, open, low grass or hard surface areas in the Deep
Creek Gully and Thornton Branch Watersheds for comparison to 2005 LiDAR data previously acquired by others. The project also
included establishing elevations of high-water marks at two specifically requested areas. The subject area included 37 sites in the
watersheds.
OFFICE LOCATION: FORT MYERS
@WGI® LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Christine has nearly a decade of landscape design experience in a variety of projects, including
transportation, corporate site planning/design, and high -end residential design. Her experience
covers multiple aspects of the design process, including concept generation, site inventory, site
planning, landscape design, project specifications, and installation inspection.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE' _yam
1-75 Charlotte County Rest Area Design, Charlotte County, FL, FDOT District 1, Landscape
Architect. Christine provided landscape design services for this project that consisted of design of
new north bound/southbound rest area facilities along 1-75. Work included site development,
building plans, landscaping/irrigation plans, environmental permitting, and access ramps to 1-75. Christine
Separate pavement designs were provided for access ramps, shoulders, and parking areas in the Crespo Valentin
site. The facilities incorporated a combination of closed/open drainage systems with new detention
ponds to treat/attenuate the new impervious area. On -site mitigation for floodplain impacts was PLA
incorporated into design. Permits were obtained from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(USACOE), Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD), and Florida Department of REGISTRATIONS:
Environmental Protection (FDEP). Planting/irrigation plans used low maintenance species Professional Landscape
landscaping while addressing mitigation for removal of existing trees. Architect: Florida #LA6667421,
Ajax Headquarters Site Design —Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Environmental, 2018; Puerto Rico #128, 2020
Geotechnical, and Survey Services, Hillsborough County, FL, Ajax Paving Industries, EDUCATION:
Landscape Architect. WGI assisted in development of Ajax's new corporate headquarters on Master of Landscape
4.13 acres of industrial property in unincorporated Hillsborough County. The property was annexed Architecture, N.C. State
by the City of Temple Terrace and zoned light industrial to get utilities provided by the City. Water University, 2012 1 Bachelor of
lines were connected adjacent to the street and a sanitary sewer force main was extended to the Science, Horticulture and
site along the adjacent road. A sanitary sewer lift station was designed that discharged through the Ag
ricultural
gricultural
new force main and connected to an existing Temple Terrace force main 1,400 feet west. To
Sciences -
connect to the City's sanitary sewer system, WGI prepared a sanitary sewer analysis to show the Puerto Rico, 00, 20sidad de
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receiving force main had the required capacity and to determine the system pressure. Permitting
was done through the City of Temple Terrace, Hillsborough County, SWFMWD, and FDEP. CERTIFICATIONS:
Miscellaneous Landscape Architecture Services GGI Analysis, Miami -Dade County, FDOT Design Exceptions and
FL, FDOT District 6, Landscape Architect. WGI provided a comprehensive analysis of Variations Highway
landscape impacts for the entire Golden Glades Interchange improvement projects. This included Landscape Management:
analysis potential landscape impacts from 15 roadway projects with the interchange. WGI provided Designing Landscapes for
FDOTall coordination between each of the roadway project managers, the District Landscape Architect, FHWA Designing
and the District right-of-way department. Accessible
sible Pedestrian Facilities
SR 865 (San Carlos Boulevard) from Estero Boulevard to North of Hurricane Bay AFFILIATIONS:
Bridge, Lee County, FL, FDOT District 1, Landscape Architect of Record. SR 865 (San Carlos American Society of Landscape
Boulevard) is the main access to Fort Myers Beach. Project involved reconfiguration of existing Architects I Hillsborough County
travel lanes to provide two inbound lanes to the beach and pedestrian -bicycle connectivity on both MPO I International Society of
sides of SR 865. Scope included widening of Matanzas Pass Bridge to accommodate a new Arboriculture I Urban Land
shared -use path and reconfigured lanes on Hurricane Bay Bridge to accommodate a new barrier- Institute I Westshore Alliance
separated pedestrian path. Approx. 0.5 miles of road was milled/resurfaced to accommodate the YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
bike lanes. The temporary traffic control plan was developed to maximize access during peak TOTAL: 9 1 WITH WGI: 4
beach season. The scope included new signals, conversion of existing signals at
Prescott/Buttonwood to actuated metering. Also included extension of ATMS along SR 865 for
three miles. Design included new lighting at signalized intersections and landscape architecture. Extensive public involvement was
coordinated with Town of Fort Myers Beach, Lee County, and LeeTran. Unique activities included coordination with the Town of Fort
Myers Beach on a parking availability study, with options to address parking demand management and coordination with the developer
for a new Margaritaville Resort. Design of this project was coordinated with a concurrent PD&E study conducted by District 1 staff.
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OFFICE LOCATION: TAMPA
@WGI.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
John has diverse experience in environmental consulting, including contamination remediation,
wetland mitigation, wildlife surveys, environmental planning, NEPA, and permitting. He has been a
project manager on multi -million -dollar environmental projects. John is active in the environmental
community, he serves on the Board of Directors of the Florida Association of Environmental
Professionals (FAEP).
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
SR 865 (San Carlos Boulevard) from Estero Boulevard to North of Hurricane Bay
Bridge, Lee County, FL, FDOT District 1, Environmental Scientist/Phase Manager. John led
contamination screening evaluation report for the PD&E phase. SR 865 (San Carlos Boulevard) is
the main access to Fort Myers Beach. The project involved reconfiguration of existing travel lanes
to provide two inbound lanes to the beach and providing pedestrian -bicyclist connectivity on both
sides of SR 865. The scope included widening of the Matanzas Pass Bridge to accommodate a
new shared -use path and reconfiguration of lanes on the Hurricane Bay Bridge to accommodate a
new barrier -separated pedestrian path. WGI also prepared the Natural Resources Evaluation
(NRE) to assess impacts to wetlands and protected species.
C-44 Stormwater Treatment Area Engineers Estimate of Remaining Probable Construction
Costs, Martin County, FL, South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD),
Environmental Scientist. To support the independent engineer's opinion of remaining probable
construction costs, John prepared a cost estimate for environmental work, including eradication
and restoration of areas infested with invasive cogon grass. The C44 STA includes six STA cells
and associated canals and control structures. These cells include approximately 32 miles of STA
cell berms with shellrock roads; 6,300 acres of graded STA bottom; 30 miles of distribution,
collection, and drainage canals; 20 gated inlet structures; 20 fixed weir outlet structures; six gated
outlet structures; nine box culvert road crossings; one fixed crest spillway; system discharge
spillways, relocation of electrical power for C-44 communication tower and relocation of power
poles; installation of power and communication conduits, primary electrical lines, and transformers;
repaving the C-44 Access Road; and all associated instrumentation, SCADA RTU instrumentation,
gates, guardrails, handrails, bollards, fencing, and utilities associated with these features.
Specifically, WGI acquired "to date" aerial imagery of the STA via unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV),
created a digital terrain model of the topographical features (canals, levees, etc.) and compared
them to the approved design drawings of the facility. Field visits were conducted to assess
completeness of concrete structures, weirs, box culverts, electrical systems, and instrumentation.
The resulting independent engineer's opinion of remaining probable construction costs assisted
SFWMD budget for construction of the remainder of the project.
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John
Abbott, PG, CEP
REGISTRATIONS:
Professional Geologist:
North Carolina #2556, 2018
Florida #PG2401, 2005
Texas #12820, 2018
Georgia #PG002289, 2018
EDUCATION:
Master of Science, Geology -
New Mexico Tech, 1995
Bachelor of Science, Geology -
Virginia Tech, 1992
CERTIFICATIONS:
Certified Environmental
Professional I FDEP
Stormwater Management
Inspector I FWC Authorized
Gopher Tortoise Agent I OSHA
30-Hour Construction Safety
and Health I USACE
Construction Quality
Management for Contractors
Waterway Crossings Verizon Sourcing, Miami -Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties, AFFILIATIONS:
FL, Verizon, Environmental Scientist. John assisted with natural resource mapping and Florida Association of
environmental permit applications. This project was part of a 1,250-mile, high -profile fiber Environmental Professionals
installation throughout South Florida's tri-county area. This project included environmental, survey, South Florida Association of
civil, and utility services related to 60 intracoastal and waterway communication fiber crossings Environmental Professionals
throughout South Florida, including Miami -Dade and Palm Beach Counties. Services included sea YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
grass studies, hydrographic and upland surveys, all associated permit drawings, and the TOTAL: 25 1 WITH WGI: 6
coordination with the other utility owners and right-of-way authorities, including state, county, and
local municipalities. Permitting included local, state, and federal right-of-way and environmental
authorities, including FDOT, SFWMD, DERP, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 404/10, and the required SSLEs. This project required
submittal of all permits to all agencies within 120 calendar days.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Environmental Assessment at the STOF Hollywood Reservation, Broward County, FL, Seminole
Tribe of Florida, Environmental Lead. John led this NEPA environmental assessment for a new wastewater treatment plant. It
included a comprehensive assessment of natural resources, cultural resources, and physical resources.
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ENGINEERING.
INNOVATIVE ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS
Richard P. Lundberg, P.E.
Registered Professional Engineer
2021
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS:
• Florida, Number 42644, Civil Engineering, 1990
EDUCATION:
• Bachelor of Science Civil Engineering, 1985, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
• Somerville Vocational Technical High School, 1975, Carpentry/Construction
EMPLOYMENT:
• 1997 - Present: Vice President/Senior Principal Engineer; Forge Engineering, Inc.,
Naples, Florida.
• 1993 - 1997: Senior Engineer; Law Engineering and Environmental Services,
Inc., Naples, and Fort Myers, Florida.
• 1988 - 1993: Staff Engineer to Office Manager; Jammal & Associates, Inc./ PSI
Winter Park & Naples, Florida.
• 1985 - 1988: Staff Engineer; Goldberg, Zoino & Associates, Inc.
Bridgeport, Connecticut.
• 1975 — 1979: Sergeant, Carpenter Specialist, United States Air Force,
California, South Korea, New York.
EXPERIENCE:
• Project Engineering on more than 3,000 geotechnical explorations throughout Florida and
Massachusetts.
• Geotechnical Project Engineer and Engineer in Charge on dozens of Florida Department
of Transportation (FDOT) bridge and roadway projects.
• Forensic engineering and expert testimony on various projects including, blast &
construction vibration damage, asphalt and concrete pavements, concrete construction,
construction materials, and geotechnical related issues.
• Project Management of over 2,500 construction materials projects ranging from small
single -story buildings to large airport additions.
• Extensive experience with construction materials, geotechnical, and facilities engineering.
• Quality assurance of engineering operations, development of project budgets, and
preparation of proposals and engineering reports.
PO Box 113040 -- Naples, FL 34108 - 239.514.4100 - Fax 239.514.4161
www.ForgeEng.com
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FORGE
ENGINEERINGID
INNOVATIVE ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS
RESUME
February 2021
Robert J. McGinnis, P.E., MBA
Registered Professional Engineer
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS:
Professional Engineer, State of Florida, License No. 86581
Standard Inspector, BN No. 6953
State of Florida Water Well Contractor License No. 11369
EDUCATION:
Master's in Business Administration, 2016,
Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor of Science Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering, 2014,
Florida Gulf Coast University
EMPLOYMENT:
• July 2018 — Present: Project Engineer; Forge Engineering, Inc., Naples, Florida.
• May 2014 — July 2018: Staff Engineer; Forge Engineering, Inc., Naples, Florida.
• May 2013 — May 2014: Engineering Tech; Forge Engineering, Inc., Naples, Florida.
EXPERIENCE:
Project engineer on hundreds of geotechnical explorations throughout Florida.
Completed several roadway and utility improvement projects including the
replacement or new design for construction of sanitary and storm water projects,
roadway widening, and bridge replacement projects.
o Completed soil borings and report of geotechnical exploration for the Collier
County Goodlette Road Ditch West Bank Reconstruction & Stabilization Pilot
Program Project, Gordon River Freedom Park Outfall Ditch Improvements
Project, and the West Goodlette Frank Road Improvements Project.
Preformed soil laboratory testing to determine natural moisture content, gradation of
soil samples, organic content, pH of soils, and carbonate content of soils.
Proficient in completing Double Ring or Falling Head infiltration testing.
Experience with well permitting, land clearing, and permitting for geotechnical
explorations in environmentally sensitive areas.
PO Box 113040 -- Naples, FL 34108 - 239.514.4100 - Fax 239.514.4161
www.ForgeEng.com
Kaye B. Molnar
Cella Molnar & Associates, Inc.
Expertise
Ms. Molnar has over 20 years of experience in planning and public involvement for new
and expanding roadway and infrastructure facilities. She is skilled in developing and
implementing successful, comprehensive large-scale public involvement programs as well
as working with individual property owners. She has established effective working
relationships with media personnel and repeatedly develops trusted relationships with
residents and property owners on her projects. Her project management skills combined
with her extensive experience in dealing with the public both in person and via telephone
communications make her uniquely qualified.
Education
B.S., Business Administration, University of South Florida, 1998
A.A., Business Administration, Edison Community College, 1983
Key Proiects
Northeast Service Area (NESA) Utility Extension Project, Collier County, Florida — Public Information Project
Manager for Collier County's design -build project to include an interim wastewater treatment plant, storage tanks and
associated pipelines in Collier County. Work consists of coordination with stakeholders, project team members,
property owners, tenants and the public. Newsletters were mailed to property owners, businesses and tenants in the
project area to announce construction of the project. Other public involvement activities consist of developing
newsletters, kick-off letters, post cards, door hangers, contact cards, road watch reports, and maintaining an active
and up-to-date email correspondence list. Extensive coordination with Collier County staff and officials, property
owners, tenants, residents and business owners are significant factors of the public involvement plan. Duties also
include informational releases and interaction with media about the project. Public involvement duties also include
developing and maintaining a project website, www.CollierNESA.com, and staffing a 24-hour telephone hotline to
respond to public inquiries and comments.
1-75 and 951 (Collier Boulevard) Utility Relocation Project, Collier County, Florida — Public involvement Project
Manager for Collier County's design -build project to include relocation of water mains, installation of new water mains
and utility improvements. Work consists of coordination with stakeholders, project team members, property owners,
tenants and the public. Newsletters were mailed to property owners, businesses and tenants in the project area to
announce construction of the project. Other public involvement activities consist of developing newsletters, kick-off
letters, post cards, contact cards, and maintaining an active and up-to-date email correspondence list. Extensive
coordination with Collier County staff and officials, property owners, tenants, residents and business owners are
significant factors of the public involvement plan. Duties also include informational releases and interaction with media
about the project. Public involvement duties also include developing and maintaining a project
website, www.CollierBlvdUtilities.com, and staffing a 24-hour telephone hotline to respond to public inquiries.
Estero Boulevard Improvements, Lee County, Florida — Public Information Project Manager for Lee County's
design and construction projects to improve Estero Boulevard on Fort Myers Beach. Work consisted of coordination
with stakeholders, project team members, property owners, tenants and the general public. Newsletters were mailed
to property owners, businesses, and tenants on the island to announce construction of the Segments 1 through 6 from
Crescent Street to the south end of Fort Myers Beach. Public involvement activities consisted of developing a joint
Lee County/Fort Myers Beach letters announcing right-of-way staking to adjacent property owners in each segment.
Duties further consisted of one-on-one meetings with property owners having notable encroachments to discuss
options for resolution. Public involvement duties also included developing and maintaining a project website
www.reFRESHFMBEACH.com that included both Lee County's project and the Town of Fort Myers Beach Waterline
Replacement Project in one location. CMA staffs a 24-hour telephone hotline to respond to public inquiries and
comments.
DBE Certified Company
Website: www.cella.cc
Kaye Molnar (cont.)
Logan Boulevard Force Main Project, Collier County, Florida — Public involvement specialist for Collier County's
design -build project to increase the capacity, reliability and flexibility of the county's existing wastewater system by
allowing flows to be directed to three of the four county wastewater treatment facilities. Work consists of coordination
with stakeholders, project team members, property owners, tenants and the public. Newsletters were mailed to
property owners, businesses and tenants in the project area to announce construction of the project. Other public
involvement activities consist of developing newsletters, kick-off letters, post cards, contact cards, and maintaining an
active and up-to-date email correspondence list. Extensive coordination with Collier County staff and officials, property
owners, tenants, residents and business owners are significant factors of the public involvement plan. Duties also
include informational releases and interaction with media about the project. Public involvement duties also include
developing and maintaining a project website, www.LoganForceMain.com, and staffing a 24-hour telephone hotline to
respond to public inquiries and comments.
Fort Myers Beach Waterline Replacement Project, Town of Fort Myers Beach, Florida — Public Information
Project Manager for this project which includes replacement of waterlines on Fort Myers Beach. An extensive ongoing
Public Involvement Program is being conducted using a combination of public information workshops, small group and
numerous, daily individual meetings with property and business owners. Newsletters and notification flyers are
prepared periodically for distribution to the affected property owners and tenants in waterline replacement area. Duties
include coordination of water shut -offs, boil water notices and rescission notices for affected properties. Extensive
coordination with Town staff and officials, beach property owners, tenants and tourists, and residents and business
owners are significant factors of the program. Duties include informational releases and interaction with media about
the project. Development, maintenance and weekly updates to project website, www.reFRESHFMBeach.com which
also included both the Town's project and Lee County's Estero Boulevard Improvements Project in on location.
Fort Myers Downtown Utility and Streetscape Improvements Project, City of Fort Myers, Florida — Public
Information Project Manager for this APWA award -winning City of Fort Myers project which included the complete
replacement of all underground utilities and streetscape improvements throughout the Downtown Fort Myers area. An
extensive ongoing Public Involvement Program was conducted using a combination of Public Information Workshops,
small group and numerous, daily individual meetings with property and business owners along the corridor.
Newsletters and notification flyers were prepared periodically for distribution to the affected property owners and
tenants in the downtown area. Coordination of water shut -offs, boil water notices and rescission notices for affected
properties. Extensive coordination with City staff and officials, downtown property owners, residents and business
owners were significant factors of the program. Duties also included coordination of weekly local media traffic reports
and interaction with local press. A project website, www.FMStreetscape.com was created to keep the public informed
on the project.
Caloosahatchee River Crossing, City of Cape Coral and City of Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida — Public
involvement specialist working with both the City of Cape Coral and the City of Fort Myers on the design -build project
to include designing, permitting and constructing a reclaimed water main across the Caloosahatchee River near the
Mid -Point Bridge. This reclaimed water main pipe will be the longest underground horizontal directional drill in the
world. Work consists of coordination with stakeholders, project team members, property owners, tenants and the
public. Other activities as part of the public involvement plan that will occur are newsletters, kick-off letters, post cards,
contact cards, and maintaining an active and up-to-date email correspondence list. Extensive coordination with City of
Cape Coral and City of Fort Myers staff and officials, property owners, tenants, residents and business owners are
significant factors of the public involvement plan. Duties also include informational releases and interaction with media
about the project. Public involvement duties also include developing and maintaining a project website,
www.CaloosahatcheeConnect.com, and staffing a 24-hour telephone hotline to respond to public inquiries and
comments.
Imperial Golf Course Watermain Replacement, Collier County, Florida — Public Information Project Manager for
this watermain replacement project. Flyers were prepared to announce the public meetings. Other public outreach
activities included door hangers, toll -free hotline, coordination with the homeowners' associations and businesses.
DBE Certified Company
Website: www.cella.cc
Ashlynn K. Super
Cella Molnar & Associates, Inc.
Expertise
Ashlynn Super has 5 years of public involvement experience. She assists in
preparation of company project team information for client bids and proposals. She
provides assistance for public information projects including preparing newsletters,
media releases, and advertisements. Ashlynn provides assistance for public
information projects including drafting newsletter text; communicating with residents,
business and property owners; and coordinating with contractors.
5+ Years of Exaerience
Education
B.A., Communication — Concentration in Public Relations, Florida Gulf Coast
University, 2019
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Key Pro►ects
Logan Boulevard Force Main Project, Collier County, Florida — Public involvement specialist for Collier County's design -
build project to increase the capacity, reliability and flexibility of the county's existing wastewater system by allowing flows
to be directed to three of the four county wastewater treatment facilities. Work consists of coordination with stakeholders,
project team members, property owners, tenants and the public. Newsletters were mailed to property owners, businesses
and tenants in the project area to announce construction of the project. Other public involvement activities consist of
developing newsletters, kick-off letters, post cards, contact cards, and maintaining an active and up-to-date email
correspondence list. Extensive coordination with Collier County staff and officials, property owners, tenants, residents and
business owners are significant factors of the public involvement plan. Duties also include informational releases and
interaction with media about the project. Public involvement duties also include developing and maintaining a project
website, www.LoganForceMain.com, and staffing a 24-hour telephone hotline to respond to public inquiries and comments.
1-75 and 951 (Collier Boulevard) Utility Relocation Project, Collier County, Florida — Public involvement specialist for
Collier County's design -build project to include relocation of water mains, installation of new water mains and utility
improvements. Work consists of coordination with stakeholders, project team members, property owners, tenants and the
public. Newsletters were mailed to property owners, businesses and tenants in the project area to announce construction
of the project. Other public involvement activities consist of developing newsletters, kick-off letters, post cards, contact
cards, and maintaining an active and up-to-date email correspondence list. Extensive coordination with Collier County staff
and officials, property owners, tenants, residents and business owners are significant factors of the public involvement
plan. Duties also include informational releases and interaction with media about the project. Public involvement duties
also include developing and maintaining a project website, www.CollierBlvdUtilities.com, and staffing a 24-hour telephone
hotline to respond to public inquiries and comments.
Northeast Service Area (NESA) Utility Extension Project, Collier County, Florida — Public involvement specialist for
Collier County's design -build project to include an interim wastewater treatment plant, storage tanks and associated
pipelines in Collier County. Work consists of coordination with stakeholders, project team members, property owners,
tenants and the public. Newsletters were mailed to property owners, businesses and tenants in the project area to announce
construction of the project. Other public involvement activities consist of developing newsletters, kick-off letters, post cards,
door hangers, contact cards, road watch reports, and maintaining an active and up-to-date email correspondence list.
Extensive coordination with Collier County staff and officials, property owners, tenants, residents and business owners are
significant factors of the public involvement plan. Duties also include informational releases and interaction with media
about the project. Public involvement duties also include developing and maintaining a project
website, www.CollierNESA.com, and staffing a 24-hour telephone hotline to respond to public inquiries and comments.
Ashlynn Super (cont.)
Harbour Drive and Crayton Road Roundabout Intersection Design, City of Naples, Collier County, Florida — Public
involvement specialist for the City of Naples design project to include the design of a new roundabout at Harbour Drive and
Crayton Road. Work consists of coordination with stakeholders, project team members, tenants and the public. Other public
involvement activities included coordination of public meetings and planning support throughout the project.
Evans Avenue Neighborhood Utility Improvements, City of Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida — Public involvement
specialist for the City's construction project that replaced utilities in the Evans Avenue Neighborhood. This project replaced
sanitary sewer, water mains and installed storm drainage. New sidewalk on both sides of Evans Avenue was also included
in this project. Work consists of coordination with stakeholders, project team members, property owners, tenants and the
public. Newsletters were mailed to property owners, businesses and tenants in the project area to announce construction
of the project. Other public involvement activities consist of developing utility notices, contact cards, and maintaining an
active and up-to-date email correspondence list. Extensive coordination with City staff and officials, property owners,
tenants, residents and business owners are significant factors of the public involvement plan. Public involvement duties
also include developing and maintaining a project specific page on the Fort Myers Utilities project
website, www.FortMVersUtilities.com, and staffing a 24-hour telephone hotline to respond to public inquiries and comments.
U.S. 41 Winkler to South of MLK, City of Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida — Public involvement specialist for the City of
Fort Myers utility update project to include installation of new utilities and drainage structures. Work consists of coordination
with stakeholders, project team members, property owners, tenants and the public. Other activities as part of the public
involvement plan that will occur are newsletters, kick-off letters, post cards, contact cards, and maintaining an active and
up-to-date email correspondence list. Extensive coordination with City of Fort Myers staff and officials, property owners,
tenants, residents and business owners are significant factors of the public involvement plan. Duties also include
informational releases and interaction with media about the project. Public involvement duties also include developing and
maintaining a project website www.411 onUS41.com, and staffing a 24-hour telephone hotline to respond to public inquiries
and comments.
U.S. 41 Community Planning Services, Collier County Growth Management Department, Collier County, Florida —
Public involvement specialist for Collier County's planning services project to include zoning and preferred uses updates to
the East Trail Corridor. Work consists of coordination with stakeholders, project team members, tenants and the
public. Other public involvement activities included coordination of public meetings and planning support throughout the
project. Image preference surveys were utilized throughout the duration of public meetings in order to gather public input
as to what uses, and types of businesses were preferred along the corridor.
Rural Land Stewardship Area Restudy, Collier County Growth Management Department, Collier County, Florida —
Public involvement specialist for Collier County's planning services project to include restudy efforts for the Rural Land
Stewardship Area. Work consists of coordination with stakeholders, project team members, tenants and the public. Other
public involvement activities included coordination of public meetings and planning support throughout the project.
Golden Gate City Redevelopment, Collier County Growth Management Department, Collier County, Florida - Public
involvement specialist for Collier County's planning services project to include zoning updates to the Golden Gate City area
to inspire redevelopment. Work consists of coordination with stakeholders, project team members, tenants and the
public. Other public involvement activities included coordination of public meetings and planning support throughout the
project.
Anchor Rode Drive Corridor Enhancements, City of Naples, Collier County, Florida — Public involvement specialist
for the City of Naples design project to include safety improvements to Anchor Rode Drive. Work consists of coordination
with stakeholders, project team members, tenants and the public. Other public involvement activities included coordination
of public meetings and planning support throughout the project.
Planning Services for Plantation Island Overlay, Collier County Growth Management, Collier County, Florida —
Public involvement specialist for Collier County's planning services project to include zoning updates for Plantation Island.
Work consists of coordination with stakeholders, project team members, tenants and the public. Other public involvement
activities included coordination of public meetings and planning support throughout the project.
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PAST PERFORMANCE
PROJECT PROFILE IVRMA (FEMA/HMGP CASE SPECIFIC)
LAKE SHORE DRIVE SEA LEVEL RISE -BASED PUMP STATION OUTFALL DESIGN AND FEMA FLOOD HAZARD MITIGATION
GRANT PROGRAM (HMGP) FUNDING APPLICATION ASSISTANCE
Town of Lake Park,
Public Works Department
Palm Beach County, FL
Richard Scherle,
(Former) Public Works Director
scherlempa@gmail.com
(561) 908-3874
Completed:
2019
Fee (Design):
$25,000
Fee (Construction):
$3.5 mil
LEGEM1O' s
DESCRIPTION
The Lake Shore Drive Drainage Improvements project is located along the eastern boundary of the Town of Lake Park. The
project was formulated to address recurring flooding of low-lying areas along the right-of-way of Lake Shore Drive.
Historical flooding conditions were exacerbated by the effects of climate change including Sea Level Rise (SLR). The
improvements consisted of an engineered project that established and improved the Level of Service of the roadway by
improving drainage and addressing sea level rise as a result of storm surges, king tides and climate change.
The project included new drainage infrastructure, a pump station, a dry detention area for water quality, and in -line check
valves to prevent backflow from the Intracoastal Waterway/Lake Worth Lagoon (LWL). The major items of the project
included new roadway drainage, reconstruction of the roadway with curb and gutter, and sidewalks. The design of the
project included four locations where storm water discharges to the LWL via gravity pipes. Each pipe included a storm
water pollution control structure and an in -line check valve. A 22,500 gpm pump station was constructed to handle higher
seal level conditions and pump water to a new dry detention area located at an adjacent park. The new pump station
attenuates and treats the stormwater before discharging to the LWL.
The total project budget was $5.7 million, and the town could only contribute $2.2 million. The Town applied to the Palm
Beach County LMS for a $3.5 million FEMA/HMGP grant which was approved in FY2019 contingent in the Town meeting
and achieving the required Benefit/Cost ratio for post construction (Phase 2). The original Town consultant prepared the
initial B/C using the condo building properties affected along Lake Shore Drive and east of US Highway 1. The B/C ratio of
0.85 did not meet the FEMA threshold and WRMA was tasked with enhancing the B/C ratio to be able to receive Phase 2
construction funds.
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METHODOLOGY & APPROACH
An existing 60" RCP trunk main line discharged a significant amount of the watershed to the LWL and the gradual
imposition of Sea Level Rise (SLR) -influenced high tides resulted in severe degradation in the capacity of the outfall system
and significant urban flooding. Further, an existing 60" outfall connected to the proposed Lake Shore Drive stormwater
management system through a 48" RCP, with a valve significantly influencing the flooding upstream.
WRMA divided the project area into four basin areas of
analysis to perform hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H)
computations using the ICPR4 model. This identified
additional affected properties west of US Highway 1.
WRMA applied a progressive Sea Level Rise approach
to H&H modeling to achieve satisfactory B/C. A major
assumption in the project formulation was the
inclusion of projected Climate Change -based Sea Level
Rise (SLR) impacts in the calculation of flood stages for
design storms of recurring frequency. The United States
Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has predicted that
the change in SLR between 2019-2060 will be
approximately 26 inches. This corresponded to a 2060
average high tide of 2.7 feet NAVD.
The invert of the existing 60" outfall at the LWL was at -3.2 feet NAVD. With the 2060 existing tailwater condition of 2.7
feet NAVD (for storms 3 to 25-year) and 4.1 feet NAVD (for 50 and 100-year), the system was under significant back
pressure creating potential flooding of residential and commercial properties west of Lake Shore Drive, along US 1, and as
far west as 2nd Street.
The ICPR4-2D H&H model was used to perform hydrodynamic modeling of the rainfall/runoff process occurring
throughout the Lake Shore Drive basin area. Hydrologic simulations were performed for the 3-yr/24-hr, 10-yr, 24-hr, 25-
yr, 3-day, 50-yr, 3-day, and 100-yr, 3-day storm events. To assess the impact of the potential flooding to be caused because
of the SLR -based high tides, 4 multi -family buildings located within Eastern Basins, and 66 residential properties in basins
1-US HWY1 West and West Basin 1 were selected for assessment.
AS FEMA required flood mitigation for B/C analysis purposes using First Floor Elevations (FFE's) of building structures,
FFE's were acquired for the building project area in Eastern basins 1-4. The Town of Lake Park Building Department records
were also searched to obtain permit based FFE elevations along the western basins. Using this approach, 24 additional
structures or residential properties were selected for detailed flooding extent analysis. The exhibits below depict the
before and pre vs. post mitigation project extent of flooding for the west basins.
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As expected, the pump operation substantially offset the impact of the 2060 SLR -based high tide condition for both the
eastern and western basins. Many of the 24 impacted residential properties along the west basin are relieved from
flooding for the 3-25yr storm events and flooding duration is significantly deceased for the 50 and 100-yr storm events.
Before and after mitigation project flooding depths and durations and the length of roadways impacted by the events are
provided for all the selected return frequencies of analysis in the Structure and Road Damage Sheets. The exhibit below
shows the structural damage before and after mitigation for B/C calculation.
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ASSURANCE & QUALITY CONTROL
✓ WRMA coordinated the project activities with the Town, Design Consultant, FEMA and the Florida Division of
Emergency Management.
✓ WRMA addressed unforeseen FEMA/HMGP issues related to active and protected areas of the project, and
Archeological certification of no coastal or Paleo-Indian establishments in the project area.
✓ WRMA provided certification of results.
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RESULT
WRMA was successful with the H&H pre vs post mitigation modeling and was able to increase the project B/C ration from
0.85 to an effective 1.52 score, which allowed the Town to receive $3.5 million towards project construction.
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M-O CANAL BANK STABILIZATION DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION MONITORING
Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission -J.W.
Corbett Wildlife Management
Palm Beach County, FL
Dave Sweetay, Biologist
dave.sweetay@myfwc.com
(561) 624-6989
Completed:
May 2019
Fee (Design):
$25,000
Fee (Construction):
$389,000
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DESCRIPTION
The J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area, owned and maintained by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission, retained WRMA to perform an urgent canal stabilization project on the M-O canal in coordination with the
Indian Trail Improvement District (ITID).
TASK
WRMA was tasked to design a canal stabilization solution to address erosion of un-stable segments of the M-O Canal
banks and the erosion at two CMP discharge outfall pipes on the levee bordering the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management
Area. As part of the work the WRMA team provided survey and engineering design of rip -rap canal stabilization, including
removal of large sediment deposits on the bed of the M-O canal and re -grading and stabilization of a 500-foot reach of
both the north and south banks of the M-O canal. WRMA prepared an expedited design as well as construction plans and
specifications for the stabilization work which was completed in May of 2019.
METHODOLOGY & APPROACH
WRMA reviewed plans and specifications for the twin 48" CMP nearby existing outfalls of the S-4 control structure. WRMA
commissioned a topographic survey of the M-O canal to establish the limits of the sediment deposition. WRMA utilized
the topographic data to prepare a canal stabilization design of bank erosion and provide armor for the two 48" CMP
discharge pipe outfalls on the canal. An expedited canal bank slope stabilization design was prepared per the
recommended SFWMD/USACE canal bank stabilization and armoring technical criteria, using a rip -rap stabilization
method in combination with hydro -seeding to provide a stabilization solution that could be implemented prior to the rainy
season. The stabilization work was to be performed during the dry period in early April.
The canal bank restoration program consisted of access road stabilization for heavy equipment, dredging and removal of
existing canal bottom sediments, vegetation, backfilling and compaction of the canal banks, installation of geotechnical
fabric, rip -rap stone on the canal banks (for the entire length of the project), as well as the completion of canal collateral
work.
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BEFORE (Sediment Deposition on Canal Bed and Erosion Above Dual Outfall Pipes)
AFTER (Sediment Removal and Canal Bank Rip -Rap Stabilization
ASSURANCE & QUALITY CONTROL
All work was performed in accordance with the Environmental Resource Permit (originally issued as a South Florida Water
Management District Surface Water Management Permit No. 50-00251-S). The design and construction plans were
provided to the Indian Trail Improvement District for comment. Construction plans and activities were reviewed by ITID's
and FWC staff. This project entailed detailed topographic surveying of the site, canal bank stabilization, armoring of the
existing twin outfall pipes, stabilization of eroded areas, and stabilization of the levee berm road.
WRMA provided construction inspection services for the M-O Canal bank stabilization work. WRMA coordinated with the
selected contractor, SFWMD, ITID, and Fish & Wildlife staff in the field through the provision of construction, inspection,
and as built certification services.
WRMA's responsibilities included managing weekly construction progress meetings, managing document control, and
maintaining all construction documents.
RESULTS
WRMA expedited the canal rip -rap stabilization design for 500 feet of canal as well as for the armoring of the JW Corbett
levee at the two twin CMP S-4 control structure outfall pipes on the M-O canal. WRMA provided surveys, construction
plans and permitting for the construction of the stabilization work on short notice.
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PROJECT PROFILE - WRMA
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM LAKE BANK EROSION STABILIZATION PROJECT
Danforth Creek Subdivision
POA
Palm City, FL
Art Thompson, President
actdiddee@aol.com
(646) 372- 7378
Expected Completion:
04/12/2021
Fee (Design):
$55,000
Fee (Construction):
$620,000
DESCRIPTION
The Danforth Creek subdivision lakes had experienced steady shoreline bank erosion caused by 1) Continuous change in
water elevation due to the change of seasons (groundwater table) and from lake withdrawals for irrigation needs, 2)
Strong winds and waves along large and long lake shorelines, 3) Stormwater runoff from areas without proper drainage,
and 4) Fish, that can burrow into the bank.
TASK
WRMA was contracted to assess the sources of the lake erosion, design a long-term lake bank erosion stabilization
solution, prepare plans and specifications, process bid documents, select a contractor, and provide construction
implementation inspection services.
METHODOLOGY & APPROACH
In Phase 1, WRMA established the severity of problem and performed a topographic site visual survey to measure and
document existing lake bank slope, lake easement right -of way encroachments, tree trunk and canopy extent along
shoreline, utilities, culverts, and site accessibility for alternative design analysis. The visual inspection identified locations
of Lake Bank erosion and assigned a level of severity, a type of erosion and a potential erosion cause. Each location was
photographed for documenting and further review.
A Geotechnical Survey (soil borings) was also performed to establish native soil stability factors of safety. Geotechnical
services included 26-foot deep Standard Penetration Test Soil Borings and Failure Evaluation (probable cause of shear
failure and surface sloughing in the very loose sub -soils along lake banks). The results of the Geotechnical survey were
used to perform a lake bank soils stability analysis to assess the safe design of the natural slope at the lake shoreline. The
slope stability analysis is utilized to determine the resistance of an inclined surface to failure by sliding or collapsing. Slope
stability analysis was performed via computer programs and input variables that included soil and rock properties, slope
geometry, water levels, and critical failure surface generation limits. The consultant then computed a factor of safety (FS)
against slope instability. The slope stability analysis was performed for static and rapid drawdown water levels. Three (3)
conditions were analyzed for lake bank slope stability: Normal High -Water Level (NHWL), Normal Low Water Level (NLWL),
and Rapid (seasonal) Drawdown (RPD). WRMA provided typical lake design cross sections (lake bank elevations) including
water levels (normal high-water level, normal low water level, and rapid drawdown water level.
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AFTER INITIAL BASE GEOTUBE INSTALLATION
The second phase provided for the production of
construction plans and specifications which were produced
for 14,000 feet (2.65 miles) of lake bank restoration project
using Geotubes to restore the bank slope to an SFWMD
compliant grade.
This project entailed detailed topographic surveying of the
site, and detailed engineering assessment of the lake bank
material and stability properties, via a stability analysis
provided by the geotechnical subconsultant, Terracon. All
data was reviewed for conformance to standards and plans
were reviewed to ensure the plans reflected the proposed
design and conformed to WRMA CADD standards. WRMA's
responsibilities included managing weekly construction
progress meetings; managing document control; preparing
daily construction inspection records; documenting
deliveries; taking site photographs; and managing all
submittals; RFIs; Change Order requests; and pay
applications. WRMA's CS staff tracked the contractor's cost -
loaded schedule to ensure timely updates of cost to
complete.
There are many irrigation and roof runoff letdowns along
the lake bank that require removal and/or modification for
installation of GeoTubes. Additionally, many irrigation
pumps have to be re -primed after check valves are replaced
at the pipe's end. The steepness of the bank along certain
higher ground elevations required the placement of a
second layer of GeoTubes to achieve the design sod slope
at the bank.
RESULT
This lake bank restoration project is currently in
AFTER GEOTUBE INSTALLATION AND SODDING construction as shown in the above photo. The first phase
of construction has been completed and the restored bank slopes are now protected with Geotubes and have an
acceptable bank slope per SFWMD criteria. WRMA has been providing construction services for this project. WRMA is
coordinating the work with the general contractor, providing projects status updates to the owner, and troubleshooting
issues as they arise. This project is expected to be completed in 2021. Project Management activities include preparing
monthly status reports and scheduling bi-weekly meetings with the owner and the contractor.
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DANFORTH SUBDIVISION STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REHABILITATIONSTABILIZATION
DA-NFdRTH CREEK SUBDIVISION
EXISTFNG MTRFZCONNECTING PIPES S dLrrr-AL_LS
Danforth Creek Subdivision
POA
Palm City, FL
Art Thompson, President
actdiddee@aol.com
(646) 372- 7378
Expected Completion:
May 2021
Fee (Design): $35,000
Fee Construction: $350,000
DESCRIPTION
The Danforth Creek subdivision located in Palm City, Florida has a stormwater management system which includes four
(4) interconnected lakes, inlets along streets and in open areas, and two (2) outfalls with control structures. The primary
outfall discharges to the South Fork St. Lucie River via the Pipers Landing slough conveyance system (CS1). A secondary
outfall discharges excess runoff to Danforth Creek (CS2). Portions of the subdivision roads experienced periodic ponding
and flooding with minor rainfall storm events.
TASK
Water Resources Management Associates, Inc. (WRMA) was retained to investigate the cause of the flooding, to
determine system efficiency, perform retrofit design, and obtain all pertinent (FDEP/SFWMD, Martin County) regulatory
permits for retrofit and operation of the Danforth Creek Subdivision surface water management system.
METHODOLOGY & APPROACH
WRMA performed existing condition hydraulic analysis of the surface water management system of interconnected lakes,
culverts, inlets, and control structures to ascertain the impact that storm sewer inlets, catch basins, and culverts have on
each lake. An ICPR4 hydrodynamic model was developed and is being applied to ascertain the individual behavior of each
lake stage as a function of the interconnected system of culverts. The analysis concluded that the main discharge of the
subdivision through the Piper's Landing slough outfall was not performing as designed. The constant high tail water
condition at the Slough precluded the proper functioning of control structure CS1. The 2-foot bleeder at CS1 was
submerged most of the time for a 25-year design storm event and did not return the lake system to pre- storm event
conditions.
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DANFORTH CREEK SUBDIVISION
PROPOSED CONTROL STRUCTURE AND OUTFALL ON DANFORTH CREEK
WRMA performed an alternative retrofit design analysis that
included a new outfall control structure to Danforth Creek.
The structure modification will allow for better bleeding or
return of lake levels to the near normal stage condition and
will relieve the flooding experienced in some parts of the
subdivision.
WRMA prepared plans and specifications for over 100 feet
of HDPE Storm 42" pipe, manholes and for a new 10'x8'x6'
oversized concrete control structure with new weir and
bleeder elevations and also performed a modification of the
current South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD)
permit. WRMA will prepare engineering quantity take offs
and bid documents and will perform construction
management of proposed improvements.
ASSURANCE & QUALITY CONTROL
WRMA has been providing construction services for this
project. WRMA is coordinating the work with the general
contractor, providing projects status updates to the owner,
and troubleshooting issues as they arise. Project
Management activities include preparing monthly status
reports and scheduling bi-weekly meetings with the owner
and the contractor. This project is expected to be completed
in 2021.
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TOWN OF LAKE PARK SOUTHERN OUTFALL PRIORITY REHABILITATION PROJECT, LAKE PARK, FLORIDA
Town of Lake Park
Public Works Department
Palm Beach County
Dwayne Bell
Public Works Director
dbell@lakeparkflorida.gov
(561) 856-1430
Completed: Ongoing
Fee (Design): $262,000
Fee (Estimated Construction):
$3.0 mil
DESCRIPTION
The Southern Outfall is located along a historical ditch draining west to east along the southern boundary of the Town. As
the Town developed, storm sewers were connected — without proper engineering planning — to the ditch (and later to the
enclosed outfall) from north to south and west to east. With a 446-acre watershed area, large trunk sewers from 48 to 60
inches along the outfall reach capacity quickly and with increasing high tides, frequent backups and flooding along the
entire network occur. Flooding is more intensely experienced along Lake Shore Drive and the upstream mid and upstream
(western) portion of the watershed area. Currently, the US Highway 1 Right -of -Way along the Town of Lake Park drains
through the 72" CAP Southern Outfall built in the 1950's. The 8.6-acre ROW lacks stormwater treatment facilities and
untreated runoff discharges directly and almost instantly to the LWL between Date Palm and Cypress Drive.
ICPR4-2D modeling of the 446-acre watershed
indicates that the 72" CAP outfall is significantly
under capacity to discharge upstream floes for even
small design storm events.
During a routine O&M inspection in 2019, a localized
soil subsidence was observed at a grassy area near
the seawall at the Town's marina and in the vicinity
of the 72" CAP outfall discharging through the
seawall. Further investigations indicated that the
substance was aligned with the outfall pipe conduit
and a visual underwater inspection or CCTV was
commissioned to a third party.
The CCTV Condition Assessment and a walkthrough
of the 72" CAP outfall at low tide indicated that a
600-foot section of the outfall extending from just
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west of Lake Shore Drive to the seawall, was found
to have significant sub -structural and structural
defects (Including the point repair below). Given the
stormwater asset age and per its condition
assessment, it has been established that the existing
72" CAP outfall is or has experienced sub -structural
and structural defects that precludes the possibility of
trenchless CIPP lining or similar techniques to restore
its conveyance function. Additionally, the remaining
asset life (the 72" CAP is approximately 70 years old),
does not warrant a trenchless temporary CIPP fix. An
open cut replacement cost will be necessary and will
require the design of approximately 780 feet of 72"
RCP (or other applicable type) conduit from the US
Highway #1 ROW to the Lake Worth Lagoon seawall.
WRMA also completed a Vulnerability, Risk and Adaptation Assessment of the coastal Town to address the future impact
of Sea Level Rise (Projected at NOAA to be approximately 36-40" by 2070). WRMA assessed the 0 .8 miles seawall and
performed inundation mapping for increased tides at the Lake Worth Lagoon. The assessment indicated that by 2040 the
Town would begin to be under significant influence of SLR at the Marina or at the location of the 2" CAP Outfall. All these
factors were indicative that a long term more sustainable solution to the 72" CAP replacement was required that included
the provision of a Sea Level Rise Pump station in addition to the decentralization of the outfall upstream network. The SLR
pump station would be designed as a hybrid flood control/SLR pump station to be located at the Town's Marina. A
Biodetention facility will be designed for flow attenuation and water quality treatment prior to discharge to the Lake
Worth Lagoon.
WRMA has completed all survey, geotechnical and SUE field investigations and is on the process of preparing 30% design
plans. The CIP priority project is being expeditated and 60% and 100% plans will be completed by May 2021. Construction
is expected in the Fall of 2021.
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RELATED WRMA STAFF EXPERIENCE
GENERAL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (GEPS):
HILLSBORO CANAL BANK STABILIZATION AND EROSION CONTROL PROJECT
(Raul Mercado, PE, CFM, project managed the implementation of the of 10-Mile Hillsboro Canal Bank Stabilization
project on behalf of the South Florida Water Management District)
South Florida Water
Management District
Palm Beach County, FL
Ashie Akpoji, PE, Project Manager
aakpoji@swfmd.gov
(561) 686-8800
Raul Mercado, PE, CFM
(2010-2012, on behalf of
PBS&J/Atkins)
Completed:
2012 (Design)
Design:
$800,000
Estimated Construction:
$17 Million
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DESCRIPTION
The Hillsboro 10.2-mile Canal Bank Stabilization Project is located in southeastern Palm Beach County and northeastern
Broward County. The Canal is believed to have been built between 1914 and 1921 and the banks had eroded over time
and the bank slopes had sloughed into the canal. The resulting canal bottom sedimentation was restricting flow and
creating a safety hazard for the proper functioning of the G-56 control structure. The District determined that there was
a need to repair and protect the canal banks to keep the conveyance of the Hillsboro Canal at its design capacity. Proposed
work plans included specific subtasks, milestones, and deliverables per the Everglades Restoration & Capital Projects
Engineering Submittal Requirements: 1) Reconnaissance Study/Feasibility Study or a Project Implementation Report; 2)
Design Documentation Report for Basis of Design (DDR); 3) Preliminary Design; 4) Intermediate Plans and Specifications;
5) Final Plans and Specifications and 6) Corrected Final/Ready to Advertise (RTA).
METHODOLOGY & APPROACH
A Reconnaissance, Feasibility Study and Implementation Report was performed and consisted of the following activities:
A) Site Investigations (topographic and bathymetric surveys, geotechnical survey, environmental wetland/upland
assessment, tree/vegetation removal plan, dock assessment and removal replacement plan, and permitting requirements
of the FDEP, USACE, BCEPD, and FDOT); B) Design Criteria Development; C) Hydraulic Analysis; D) Project Layout and
Evaluation of Options; E) Project Features; F) Opinion of Probable Construction Cost (including a 50-year life cycle cost
analysis of operations and maintenance costs based on conceptual designs; G) Identification of Regulatory/Permit
Requirements; H) Quality Management Reviews; and 1) Electronic copies of Model Input and Output files to duplicate the
model output.
A Design Documentation Report (DDR) was prepared to provide the basis of design for the Hillsboro Canal Bank
Stabilization Project. The District used the DDR in conjunction with the results from the past modeling and Canal
Conveyance Capacity Project (CCCP) studies to determine type of bank restoration, the optimum location(s), and depth(s)
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for dredging the Hillsboro Canal, and provide adequate
restoration of right-of-way for future maintenance and
operations to support the preparation of the Preliminary to
Corrected Final Design Plans and Specifications. The DDR
contained the following: complete Executive Summary, an
explanation of the project, concise summary of key points within
the DDR, summary of design criteria to be used for project with
references to USACE or SFWMD standards, Design Engineer
work product results, impacts and benefits of project to local
area, items that needed further resolution, discussion regarding
project schedule and costs with respect to Everglades
Restoration & Capital Projects milestone dates and previously
identified project costs.
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Specifications (90 & 100) were prepared in accordance with the
SFWMD's Engineering Design Guidelines. Various design options for
armoring the banks were studied and evaluated for meeting the
project's goals and objectives. Performed geotechnical and slope
stability analysis for typical canal cross -sections with different slope
stabilization alternatives for different water levels, normal operating
levels, dried-up conditions and a 100-year flood. The slope
stabilization alternatives analyzed included Rip Rap Types A and B,
High Performance Turf Reinforcement Mat, Articulated Concrete
Block Mat and Gabion Mattress. The analysis results were used to
formulate the intermediate and final design to assess for cost-
effectiveness and constructability and refined for the final selection
of slope stabilization alternative. Developed Basis of Design Report
along with various Technical Memorandums. Per intermediate design
results, Slope stability tests, H&H analysis, and specific cost analysis
for each option were performed, and recommendations provided for
the best, most effective option for meeting the goals and objectives.
These included using High Performance Turf Reinforcement Mats
(HPTRM) for sections 1 through 4 and Articulated Concrete Blocks
Mats (ACBM) for Section 5. Other alternatives considered included
Gabions and Rock Rip Rap.
The Final Plans and Specifications Submittal included: 1) A draft of all plans listed on the Plan Index Sheet prepared in
sufficient detail for advertising and bidding for construction; 2) A draft of all specifications listed in the Preliminary Design
submittal and all pertinent technical specifications for construction; 3) A list and description of revisions to the DDR, based
on design activities and reviews since the Preliminary Design submittal; 4) A summary of DCM compliance and results; 5)
An updated Construction Schedule; 6) An updated Opinion of Probable Construction Cost; 7) An updated H&H analysis
with bridge scour calculations; and 8) A preliminary Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plan.
Constructability Review was performed to review the contract plans for the project and to determine whether or not the
improvements were constructable or if changes could be made to the design to economize and optimize the
improvements.
RADISE performed geotechnical and slope stability analysis fortypical canal cross -sections with different slope stabilization
alternatives for different water levels, normal operating levels, dried-up conditions and a 100-year flood. The slope
stabilization alternatives analyzed included Rip Rap Types A and B, High Performance Turf Reinforcement Mat, Articulated
Concrete Block Mat and Gabion Mattress. Because of the combination of the vast slope differences and existing canal
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right of way (ROW) width constraints, the slope stability of each
section was tested. Subsequently, design canal side slopes were
recommended based on site -specific conditions. These slope
stability evaluations followed procedures described in USACE EM
1110-2-1902, "Slope Stability." The slope stability analyses were
performed for static and rapid drawdown water levels. Three (3)
conditions were analyzed for slope stability:
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• Normal Low Water Level (NLWL): (Varies) +0 to +2.0 feet NGVD
• Rapid Drawdown (RPD) from +7.5 to +2.8 feet NGVD
Not all of the proposed erosion protection materials can be applied
at the steep (1H:1V) slope, thus only Gabion Mattresses and ACBM
were considered applicable for this SS testing.
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PROJECT EXPERIENCE - WGI
STANLEY WEAVER CANAL REVETMENT
As a part of Lake Worth Drainage District's on -going
canal maintenance program, the L-38 canal system was
reshaped to the required design selection to maximize
drainage capacity. Canal bank slope protection was
provided to stabilize and maintain the optimal flow
area with precast articulate concrete mats that bi-
directionally ensure continuity.
WGI's structures staff prepared the plans, including
sizing the mats to minimize canal bank scour. WGI's
construction team also monitored the installation of
the mats for the District.
Lake Worth Drainage District, Lake Worth, Florida,
Tommy Strowd, Executive Director, (561) 498-5363
tstrowd@lwdd.net
Date Completed: 2010
Fee (Design): $108,000, Fee (Construction): $1.5M
PROJECT EXPERIENCE - WGI
CANAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM
Lake Worth Drainage District (LWDD) manages
approximately 500 miles of drainage canals and 1,000
miles of associated rights -of -way for more than
750,000 residents, as well as thousands of acres of
agricultural land. Due to the frequency and intensity of
hurricanes, tropical depressions, and thunderstorms in
Florida, LWDD established the canal rehabilitation
program to provide effective flood control for public
safety. Actively engaging in the regular maintenance
and rehabilitation of these canals provides free flow of
water in the channels and provides unencumbered
access along both sides of the canal banks.
In 2018, LWDD commissioned WGI to provide right-of-
way exhibits for ownership and easement interests, as
well as the field staking of LWDD right-of-way, to
support LWDD in their efforts to perform canal
maintenance and rehabilitation.
These exhibits provide useful data for District meetings and reports and provide consultants a means of establishing
existing right-of-way.
Once established in the field, right-of-way lines are staked for the purpose of clearing and identifying encroachments and
to visually mark the right-of-way lines. Staking efforts involve maneuvering through heavy vegetation, as well as managing
strict timelines due to the longevity of wooden stakes along neighboring property lines. Once staked, crews add paint lines
at the base of each stake as evidence of staking (a safeguard in the event of displacement/removal.) Exhibit deliverables
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include AutoCAD files and PDF files of drafted sheets. Staking deliverables include stakes in the ground and an AutoCAD
file of points and identified encroachments, with a surveyors report of supporting evidence.
Since 2018, WGI has provided exhibits for more than 50 miles of right-of-way and staked over 15 miles of right-of-way.
Maintenance and rehabilitation efforts are scheduled through 2021, with continued support from WGI.
Lake Worth Drainage District, Lake Worth, Florida
Dave Bends, PSM, (561) 819-5559
dbends@lwdd.net
Date Completed: November 2018
Fee (Surveying): $350,000+
PROJECT EXPERIENCE - WGI
SEACREST CORRIDOR UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS DESIGN -BUILD
WGI was selected by the City of Boynton Beach to design
and oversee construction a substantial infrastructure
improvement project. The neighborhood improvements
included 60,000 linear feet of water main replacement,
moving rear yard services and meters to front yards,
5,000 linear feet of stormwater system upgrades,
pavement reconstruction and overlay, roadside swales,
driveway aprons, and sidewalks over a 50-block
residential neighborhood covering 252 acres.
A critical sanitary sewer force main connection was also
designed and installed that provided connectivity of the
City's sanitary sewer system across the FEC Railroad and
Intracoastal Waterway to the barrier island. Installation
of the 6-inch to 10- inch diameter water and force main
utilized a combination of open cut, horizontal directional
drill, jack and bore and pipe bursting construction
methods.
Additional services provided by WGI included survey,
subsurface utility engineering, landscape architecture,
environmental permitting, and public outreach activities. WGI planners created outreach brochures, hosted neighborhood
meetings, managed a website, and monitored a trilingual hotline to answer the questions and concerns of residents and
ensure an effective process.
City of Boynton Beach, FL
Christopher Roschek, PE, Project Manager
roschekC@bbfl.us
(561) 742-6413
Date Completed: November 2017
Fee (Design): $1.2M
Fee (Construction): $13M
Public Outreach $60K
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PROJECT EXPERIENCE - WGI/WRMA TEAM
E-3 CANAL BANK STABILIZATION (Raul Mercado, PE, CFM assisted WGI with H&H Modeling and Slope Stability)
E-3 Canal Improvement Project
�J�{n Backyards Effected• Public Meetin¢ Announcements:
The E-3 Canal is part of the Monterrey Watershed also
consisting of one (1) basin (Basin M) discharging to the
C-24 Canal. This Basin consists of approximately 2,072.3
acres and discharges to the C-24 Canal via the
Monterrey Waterway through the MW-1 and MW-1A
Control Structures. Per a previous engineering and field
study the E-3 Canal was not found to suffer from severe
bank erosion and flood level of service (LOS). Some of
the E-3 Canal banks have eroded overtime and/or have
been heavily invaded by exotic trees and understory
vegetation which contributes to sediment discharges
into the C-24 Canal and the St. Lucie River Estuary.
The City of Port St. Lucie selected WGI to perform
geotechnical investigations and stabilization design of
approximately 1.45 miles of the E-3 Canal.
'^ SW Gastador Avenue Nmmmber 18, 2015 @ 6PM December z,2015@6PM The Scope of Services consisted of two (2) phases.
Design Phase I included research of the existing soils
within the project limits, preparation of a Geotechnical Analysis Report including recommendations for long term and low
maintenance improvement options, conceptual typical canal cross sections for the recommended options, preliminary
cost estimates for each option, and conducting an informational meeting with City staff to discuss and select a
recommended improvement option.
Design Phase II includes finalizing typical cross sections, preparing construction plans and specifications for the selected
canal stabilization retrofit design alternative, engineer's cost estimate, bid documents, obtaining all necessary permits,
conducting a public informational meeting and utility coordination. WGI has completed the Phase I scope of work. Survey
and geotechnical data and stability testing, and H&H modeling analysis results were applied to develop various canal cross
section stabilization design alternatives including an alternative to replace the open channel with conduit pipe.
The City of Port St. Lucie decided that the lack of drainage easements
and difficulty for operation & maintenance activities (the canal is the
back of properties) mandates that the canal be replaced by a buried
storm sewer pipe. WGI is in the process of Phase II plans and
specifications for the replacement of 1,5 miles of canals with dual 48",
54" and 60" HDPE pipe and associated manhole, junction and headwall
appurtenances. WGI will also perform underground utility location and
tree vegetation removal assessments, regulatory permitting, outreach
plan implementation, and assist with bidding and construction
management of proposed phased improvements. Estimated
construction cost is $5.8 Million
City of Port St. Lucie, FL
Colt Schwerdt, PE, (772) 871-7644
Dale Majewski, Project Manager
dmajewski@cityofpsl.com
Date Completed: June 2016
Fee (Design) $155,000
Fee (construction): $5.8 Million
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PARK AVENUE DITCH CANAL BANK STABILIZATION PROJECT
(Raul Mercado, PE, CFM assisted WGI with H&H Modeling and Slope Stability)
WGI was selected by the City of Tallahassee to
provide hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and
design engineering services for the Park Avenue
Ditch Channel and Canal Bank Stabilization
Project. The Park Avenue Ditch is located within
the 79.7 square mile Lake Lafayette watershed.
The entire Park Avenue Ditch catchment area is
composed of 2,520 acres, and WGI's analysis
entailed the western 525 acres.
The Park Avenue Ditch open channel discharges
runoff from a densely populated urban area with
approximately 35% directly connected impervious
areas to a stormwater management system of
inlets, pipes, and peri meter outfalls.
The downstream portion of the ditch has been modeled and mapped in detail by FEMA as part of the East Park Avenue
watershed hydrologic and hydraulic study. The City performed a topographic survey of the open channel and found severe
bank erosion specifically through the crossing of the Blairstone Road bridge. The scope of services consisted of two phases.
Design Phase I included research of the existing soils within the
project limits, preparation of recommendations for long term and
low maintenance improvement options, conceptual typical canal
cross sections for the recommended armoring options, and
preliminary cost estimates for each option. Design Phase II included
finalizing typical cross sections, preparing construction plans and
specifications for the selected canal stabilization retrofit design
alternative, engineer's cost estimate, bid documents, obtaining all
necessary permits, and utility coordination.
9 — WGI's hydrologic and hydraulic modeling effort included the
K preparation of an ICPR model of the contributory drainage area, and
the FDOT application for critical duration methodology to determine
the design peak discharges for the 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, and 500 drainage level of service. The calculated peak discharges
were applied to HEC-RAS stepwise backwater model of the ditch's open channel to determine the corresponding LOS flood
stages
WGI applied the HEC-RAS model to simulate the use of various canal bottom and banks armoring options including
gabions, ready wall, and SmartDitch and MegaDitch HDPE solutions. WGI also provided preliminary and final plans and
specifications, and an engineer's opinion of probable cost.
City of Tallahassee, FL
John Desilets, Project Manager
john.desilets@talgov.com
(850) 891-8470
Date Completed: August 2016
Fee (Design): $21,890
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PROJECT EXPERIENCE - WRMA/WGI TEAM
SOUTHERN OUTFALL SUE SERVICES (WGI assisted WRMA with SUE services)
WGI provided subsurface utility engineering and
i supporting survey services for this culvert pipe/outfall
'.. replacement project in Lake Park, Florida. WGI identified
existing underground utilities potentially impacted by
the proposed culvert/outfall design. We completed
3 designating (ASCE 38-02 Quality Level B) to map the
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�x throughout the project limits to confirm size, depth, and
in some instances, conditions of the facilities. The test
_ hole data was collected by conventional survey methods
J:. (GPS, total station) and incorporated into CADD
drawings, along with test hole reports provided to client.
As an innovative approach, field marked utilities were
collected with mobile LiDAR, while capturing imagery.
This allowed WGI staff to safely analyze the data,
compare it to historical utility information, and extract
from the point cloud to produce a CADD deliverable.
WRMA
Michael Mercado, PE, Project Manager
mike.mercado@wrmaeng.com
(561) 529-2075
Completion: December 2020
Fee (Design): $9,955
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PROJECT EXPERIENCE - FORGE
GOODLETTE-FRANK DITCH PROPOSED EROSION CONTROL ARMAMENT PILOT PROGRAM
FEI was selected by Agnoli, Barber, & Brundage, Inc
to perform geotechnical engineering for a pilot
project to assess proposed erosion control
armament along a segment of Goodlette-Frank
Ditch as part of Collier County Project No.: 51144.8.
The project ditch segment was located along west
Side of Goodlette-Frank Road Between Granada
Boulevard and Pompei Lane, Section 15, Township
49, Range 15, Naples, Collier County, Florida 34103
The purpose of the geotechnical study was to
explore the general soil conditions over the project
area for the proposed erosion control armament
pilot program project and to provide geotechnical
recommendations for armament construction at
the subject site. The subsurface soil and
groundwater conditions along the existing ditch
embankments were explored with three (3) Standard Penetration Test (SPIT) borings. SPT tests were performed in general
accordance with ASTM Procedure D-1586-11, "Standard Penetration Test (SPT) and Split -Barrel Sampling of Soils". The
SPT borings were extended to a depth of 20-feet below the existing ground surface in the area of the proposed
embankment improvements. The quantity, depth, and locations of the SPT boring locations were determined by FORGE.
A representative of FORGE located the boring in the field based on both above and below ground utilities present in the
vicinity of the work area. An engineer from FORGE classified soil samples taken from the borings. The boring logs
summarizing our findings are presented on Sheet 1 in the Appendix of this report. Laboratory testing was conducted on
representative soil samples obtained from the borings.
Two types of armoring were considered, and FEI provided preliminary recommendations for geotechnical installation of
the selected alternative (Hydro Turf-Z). A final Technical Report dated July 2019 presented the findings of the exploration,
together with geotechnical evaluation and recommendations.
AGNOLI, BARBER, & BRUNDAGE, INC
Dominick J. Amico, P.E., President, (239) 597-3111
Collier County Project No.: 51144.8
Completion: July 2019
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PROJECT APPROACH/TIME & BUDGET
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
The Goodlette Road Ditch Improvement project (Ditch) is one of eight (8) alternative projects identified in the Gordon
River Improvements Master Plan (ABB, 2017). The proposed project includes improving the flow carrying capacity of an
existing ditch located on the west side of Goodlette Road from Golden Gate Parkway to just south of Pine Ridge Road
(excluding the Goodlette Road Pilot Project area), a distance of approximately two (2) miles. The project shall be designed
to provide an adequate flood protection level of service for this area against a twenty-five (25) year, three (3) day storm
event. As the design is being partially funded through a FEMA/Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) awarded by the
Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) (DR 4337-299-R) and EPA's HMGP grants funding guidelines require
that funds for construction of the project be awarded only if the applicant can demonstrate that designed features of the
project can achieve a desirable Benefit/Cost ratio (significantly greater than 1.0), it is imperative that the selected design
consultant be extremely familiar with the details of the grant award and the associated required BCA deliverables.
PROJECT APPROACH
Task A — Survey
Survey execution is needed to ensure that the project design team will have a full understanding of the projects area,
physical constraints, and potential impacts likely to be caused by the installation of proposed, culverts and conveyance
improvements. Jeff Cooner, PSM of WGI, based in Fort Myers, will be designated as the Team Task Manager to assemble
all pertinent Right-of-way line location, above ground objects (i.e., utilities, vegetation, fences, etc.), and obtaining cross
sections every 100' and/or where changes in existing conditions dictate. Jeff will also coordinate WGI's SUE activities to
locate underground utilities. (There is an existing underground stormwater collection pipe running parallel and adjacent
to the existing ditch along the east).
Task B — Geotechnical Assessment
Geotechnical exploration will be performed by Forge Engineering, Inc. (WRMA team member). Robert McGinnis and his
knowledge of the Ditch armorning type Selection Project will be invaluable to the completion of geotechnical exploration.
WRMA has studied the "Proposed Erosion Control Armament Pilot Program" Report (Forge, July 2019) and its preliminary
recommendations for installation of either the Filterpoint Fabriform or HydroTurf-Z systems through the rest of the ditch
alignment. By increasing the existing soil's angle of repose and designing the embankment to be sloped as high as 1.5:1,
Forge Engineering believes the installation of either embankment armament system will protect the surficial granular soil
from slumping down the embankment. WRMA also noticed that in the Civil Plans for Goodlette Road Ditch West Bank
Reconstruction & Stabilization, a side slope of 1H:1.75V was used for design without performing side slope stability
modeling for safety factor calculation. The first task of the overall soil stability analysis to be conducted as part of this
project is to determine the geotechnical characteristics of the native/existing soils. Subsurface conditions at the site will
be explored with Standard Penetration Test (SPIT) borings to a depth of 30 feet below the existing surface.
Task C — Design, Permitting, Opinion of Probable Cost, and Construction Bid Documents
There are many design considerations that will influence the final ditch conveyance cross section and armoring including
Aesthetics & O&M access. Forge Engineering will perform stability analysis in each section of the Ditch. Forge will first
test to verify that the slope in each section would be naturally stable without the use of erosion protection material. Once
the stable slope without erosion protection is known, this slope will be compared to section specific constraints.
The ditch has existing right of way width (ROW) constraints that limit the choice of mild to flat side slopes that can be
constructed to achieve a top of bank inside the ROW boundaries, while also providing a flat maintenance path for County
O&M staff. This will require the design of steeper side slopes to maintain a minimum bottom width. However, with steeper
the side slopes, the erosion protection material armoring options decrease significantly.
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The ABB Master Plan report indicated steep 1:1 side slopes. However, the RPS scope of work indicates that 1:1 side slopes
are not an option. The Pilot Project indicates 1: 1.5 side slopes are feasible, and slope stability analysis model evaluations
will be undertaken following procedures described in EM 1110-2-1902 "Slope Stability', to identify suitable armoring
choices. The slope stability analyses will be performed for static and rapid drawdown water levels. Three (3) conditions
will be analyzed for slope stability:
• Normal High -Water Level (NHWL): Varies in feet NGVD (as determined by H&H model for selected design storm)
• Normal Low (or control) Water Level (NLWL): Varies in feet NGVD (as determined by H&H model/DS controls)
• Normal Low or Rapid Drawdown (RPD if applicable during Hurricanes): Varies feet NGVD (as determined by O&M)
Slope stability is determined by calculating a minimum factor of safety (FS) associated with each slope. Required minimum
safety factor for Static and RPD conditions are 1.5 and 1.1, respectively. WRMA will perform a technical literature
evaluation of various bank protection alternatives for steep slopes long-term stabilization along approximately two miles
of the ditch. These will include the potential installation of Full Depth Articulated Concrete Block Mats (ACBM), High
Performance Turf Reinforcement Mats (HPTRM), Gabion Mattresses, Rock Riprap, HydroTurf, Fabriform and other state -
of -the -art systems successfully applied in other municipalities. Factor such as site deployment/constructability, wearing
reliability, replacement life cycle, cost, aesthetics, and O&M requirements will be included in a ranking evaluation matrix.
Evaluation results will be presented to the County PM to select the number of armoring material that meet the 1.5:1 steep
SS criteria for Slope-W model efforts stability testing.
There are many design considerations that will influence the final ditch conveyance cross section and armoring including
3 culvert crossings (RCP to Box Culverts); the ditch's east side slopes currently stabilized with a fabric -formed armoring
system along the entire length of the project and will be removed from the proposed ditch capacity improvements. This
impacts demolition costs. Additionally, several existing outfalls will need to be evaluated for modification and treatments,
such as headwalls or mitered ends to accommodate the proposed cross section/armoring design, and maintenance access.
Once the final and accepted slope stabilization system has been selected, WRMA will prepare 30% plan and profile design
sheets with baseline stationing, current aerial photo overlay and preliminary cost estimates. The project preliminary
design will be adjusted to satisfy County review comments and a 60% design drawing set will be prepared. The 60% plan
set will "seal" the design option in place. District/FDEP ERP and other required environmental, state, and/or federal
permits will be processed at the 60% plan design milestone. Additional minor specifications and technical adjustments to
the selected design option will be made at 90% plans, and a final Engineer's opinion of Probable Cost prepared. WRMA
will prepare 100% construction plans and specifications, a project regular and long-term O&M manual. A Bid Plan Set and
documents will be prepared along with a budget for the design engineer to provide oversight during construction
including, shop drawing review and approval, observation with weekly report/progress photos, contractor invoice review
and approval, answering inquiries, completion certification and record drawings.
Task D — Hydrologic and Hydraulic (H&H) Study (Benefit -Cost Analysis) — Demonstrating project's mitigation against
future flood loss (Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Grant Requirement)
The RPS states that under the FEMA's HMGP grants funding guidelines, the funds for construction of the project will be
approved only if the applicant can demonstrate that designed features of the project can achieve a desirable Benefit/Cost
ratio. This requires a firm well versed in FEMA/HMGP methodology as there is no room for errors and construction funds
will only be apportioned based on the final BIC results. WRMA is very experienced in this field and just recently procured
$3.5 million for a FEMA/HMGP project for the Town of Lake Park (Population 9000).
WRMA modelers, will apply the information from Hydrologic -Hydraulic model simulations generated by ABB as part of
this task for the existing watershed conditions, and of the ongoing peripheral Gordon Master Plan projects with
recommended design features (improved channel, culvert upgrades, etc.). However, WRMA noticed that many of the
affected flooded areas west of the ditch were only modeled as stage nodes in the XPSWMM model, and that ABB did not
calibrate the model to the Hurricane Irma known flood inundation. Furthermore, many stormwater management and
flood relief projects have been implemented in these Ditch western subbasins after Hurricane Irma. Some of these
projects may have used the XPSWMM or other models such as the ICPR4 H&H model.
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WRMA will develop a base 2021 project model using the ABB model
information and the newly acquired surveying data for the ditch. The model
will incorporate all available Gordon Basin and ancillary project information
A that will be re -calibrated to Irma and other storm events as available. The
project is using FEMA/HMGP funds and the preferred modeling technique for
federally funded projects is the use of the HEC-RAS model hydraulic
methodology for ditch backwater computations. WRMA will develop the H&H
base model (XPWWMM or ICPR4-2D model as agreed upon with the County)
to generate the required peak hydrographs and flood stages. The
FEMA/HMGP methodology requires the use of three (3) design storms as a
minimum (10, 25 and 100-year frequency). However, WRMA s experience
indicates that most flood western subbasins relief projects would have been designed for lower storm events such as the
2- and 5-year frequency. Additionally, our experience indicates that running additional events (2, 5, 10, 25, 50 and 100-
year) will produce higher benefits when compared to damages for B/C calculation.
The use of a 2D model (such ICPR4-2D) and HEC-RAS5 2D are essential for determining the flood reduction in subbasins
with no direct connection to the ditch (i.e., sheet flow contribution). LiDAR data will be used to generate Rain on Mesh 2-
D flows into the ditch that can result in a higher pre -vs post B/C analysis, than with conventional link- storage node
XPWMM model methodology. The peak flows would then be used in a hydraulic HEC-RAS model pass for the conveyance
portion of the analysis (i.e., rating the replacement culverts and armoring options). The pre -project (existing) condition
will be modeled to show what houses and roadways were flooded during Hurricane IRMA. The information will be
provided to FDEM, and WRMA will be available for response to any additional requests for information that may be
requested by the FDEM staff. WRMA is very experienced with the coordination process of the FDEM/FEMA staff in
Tallahassee, Florida. The WRMA proposed team also includes an experienced Archeologist (Bob Carr), as is typically
required by the HMGP grant process to address potential Archeological remains in the project area.
WRMA applies innovative techniques (such as the 2-D H&H model methodology) and is very proficient with the generation
of HMGP Benefits tabular data in terms of the reduction of flood stages and durations to be achieved by the building
structures and roads in the area affected by the project. WRMA applies depth -damage functions methodology of the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers for building structures and contents, and the estimated cost indices for road damage repair from
the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) cost or any other credible sources.
The project area FEMA DFIRMS indicate the presence of Special Flood Hazard Areas Zone AE and AH along the western
boundary of the project between Pine Ridge Rd and Golden Gate Pkwy. WRMA will assess if any of the proposed ditch
improvements produce upstream and downstream impacts (i.e., stage, velocity, duration) of alterations to the floodplain
including change to the extent or depth of the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) or changes to the Base Flood Elevation
(BFE). WRMA will address the existing and proposed project conditions for pipe shape, material, length, inlet and outlet
conditions, performance level, identify whether the proposed condition satisfies the local floodplain ordinance and local
and state storm water management requirements. A licensed professional engineer will stamp the final project reports
and certify that the calculations comply with 44 CFR 60.3.
Task E — Post -Design Services
The proposed WRMA/WGI team is comprised of a staff that is very experienced in serving as the Engineer -of Record and
are available to assist the County through the construction bidding period, provide clarifications regarding plans and
specifications as needed, and provide input/approval on contractor selection and presentations to the Board of County
Commissioners. Our team can further meet the requirements for a bid award recommendation letter and the assessment
of contractor/subcontractor references. Though provided under a separate contract, the WRMA team will is also capable
and available for CEI services.
Task F — Public Input, Meetings and Presentations
Kaye Molnar of Cella Molnar Associates, Inc., (CMA) a WRMA team member, is a well-known communications specialist
that has worked on previous Collier County CIP projects. CMA will coordinate all Public Outreach efforts and communicate
the Droiect's benefits with affected Drooerty owners/stakeholders in accordance with Countv input.
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Initial Outreach and Coordination 14 wks
SURVEY & DATA COLLECTION 70 days
Acquisition of As-Builts, CADD data, and Maps of 2 wks
Historical Preservation Areas
Initial Utility Coordination 4 wks
Topographic Survey, Subsurface Utility Exploration, 12 wks
Geotechnical Investigations
Development of CADD Basemap 12 wks
Preparation and Submittal of Geotechnical Exploration 3 wks
Report
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Engineering of Ditch Drainage Improvements 4 wks
Evaluation and Selection of Slope Treatment(s) 2 wks
Preparation and Submittal of 30% Design Package 3 wks
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Client Review of 30% Design Package 2 wks
Address Client Comments on 30% Design 2 wks
Engineering of Necessary Outfall Modifications 2 wks
Preparation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention and 2 wks
Long -Term Maintenance Plans
Hydrologic & Hydraulic (H&H) Modeling and Results 10 wks
Analysis
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Probable Cost Estimation and Benefit -Cost Analysis 2 wks
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Client Review of 60% Design Package 2 wks
Address Client Comments on 60% Design 2 wks
Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Planning 2 wks
Preparation of Construction Specifications 2 wks
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WILLINGNESS TO MEET THE TIME AND BUDGET REQUIREMENTS
Working with Collier to Meet Project Schedules and Deliverable Budget Requirements
WRMA's willingness to meet the time and budget requirements is based on sound project management. The WRMA Team
brings the expertise necessary to ensure these factors are closely monitored and achieved. The project organization has
been structured to be responsive to Collier County and the request for proposal. In structuring the organization, technical
expertise was combined with effective management and quality control to complement Collier County's own organization.
Important features of this organizational structure are:
■ Minimize Client Management Effort—WRMA will function as an extension of County staff to advance projects toward
completion. To minimize supervision, the WRMA has assembled a team of experienced staff to perform the duties
required of the project. WRMA also has the resources available to quickly mobilize the appropriate personnel for any
unexpected or unusual design considerations.
■ Maintain the Project Schedule — For everyone involved at both the County and the engineering firm, performance is
based on meeting the schedule. WRMA is committed to meeting the required schedule and ensuring our
subconsultants meet the schedule.
■ Coordination and Reporting — WRMA will be required to communicate and coordinate with all participants on the
project team and the County's Project Manager.
■ Clear, concise progress monitoring — Including updates prior to production meetings, will keep the County's Project
Manager informed and up to date. This will eliminate the need to monitor the consultant's day-to-day activities and
will provide early warning for any project problems or upcoming milestones.
■ Assembling an Effective Project Team — The preceding issues cannot be adequately addressed without an Effective
Project Team. WRMA has assembled a team of competent, experienced professionals who will provide the required
expertise for this project. The team will be led by Raul Mercado, PE, CFM. The organization structure of the project
team provides direct lines of communication and responsibility with the project manager acting as the primary client
liaison.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Delivering high -quality and cost-effective project results begins my
assembling a team of qualified professionals who maintain the
experience necessary to complete an assigned scope of work. Our
selected team has been structured to Minimize Client Management
Effort, Maintain the Project Schedule, and Report Clear and Concise
Task Progress. To meet Collier County's efficiency expectations,
WRMA has established a Methodology and Approach as follows:
The organizational structure of the project team provides direct
lines of communication and responsibility with the project manager
acting as the primary client liaison. WRMA's assigned Project
Manager will be Raul Mercado, PE, CFM. He has more than 35 years
of engineering experience and a proven track record of performing and managing Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
projects for local municipalities and for water management County programs. Michael Mercado, PE, Assistant Project
Manager, will assist the project manager in the day-to-day execution of the contract assigned Tasks and ensure
communication between the WRMA team and the County remains uninterrupted in the event the lead project manager
is unavailable. Task Managers will be assigned from each company as shown on the Organizational Chart.
Project delivery and management will take place by optimizing staff time and firm locations. Overall project management
will be performed by Raul Mercado, PE, CFM, and will take place from WRMA's main office in Palm Beach County within
2.5 hours of the project site and the County's offices. Mr. Mercado has managed similar projects for the SFWMD and
within the Fort Myers/Naples areas without any significant time constraints or delays.
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Jeff Cooner, PSM (WGI), located in Fort Myers, will assist Mr. Mercado with any project logistic issues. Furthermore, Robert
McGinnis, PE (FORGE) and Kaye Molnar (CMA), are also locally based in the Naples/Fort Myers area and will be available
to attend to project needs.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
WRMA will implement a rigorous Quality Assurance Quality Control (QA/QC) program. The purpose of QA/QC Plan is to
facilitate the preparation of accurate and complete high -quality drawings, specifications, calculations, and related
documents furnished as part of the project's scope of work.
The Project Team (including subconsultants) has responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the contract
documents prepared for the project and shall check all materials accordingly.
The key elements of our quality control plan include:
Cear assignments of responsibilities to all WRMA project team members to ensure the right people will be available
at the right time to review and comment on the project design and plans production;
Project reviews to ensure that WRMA will address all of the critical issues on the project in accordance with the
County's expectations and to ensure the project design meets current standards, is appropriate for the project scope,
and is cost effective for construction;
QC document tracking procedures to allow for monitoring, review, and improvement of the Quality Control process.
The QA/QC Manager assigned to the project will monitor the QC activities. Each Task Manager will be selected from
the subconsultant staff providing the required project support. The Task Manager will be responsible for managing
the activities and for providing quality control of the requested project support deliverable. A QA/QC certification
letter will be requested from each subconsultant at the time of deliverable submittal. Once submitted for review, the
WRMA Project and QA/QC managers will perform additional QC prior to final deliverable transmittal to the County
Project Manager.
Using Design Quality Management (DQM) allows for the training and development of personnel as it allows them to think
and act creatively to anticipate problems and find solutions. Our DQM program is based on identification of key
components that are necessary to prepare a quality design product, including procedures, specifications, standards, and
acceptance criteria. Key DQM guidelines include:
Computations
Calculations shall be checked for each project task. Attention shall be given to documenting design references, sketches,
and notes. Procedures and guidelines for preparing, checking, and approving computations.
• Complete the heading information in calculation sheets including Preparer's Name and Date, Project Number, Subject,
and "Sheet -of -Number."
• Complete references including sources of data, methods used in computations,
• If a formula is first used in a computation, write out complete formula and identify all parameters and units. Identify
all input data and sources.
• Complex computations require two separate individuals, qualified to exercise independent judgment, for the
preparation, checking, and approval functions.
• Check input data for computer programs and for spreadsheet programs which have been independently checked.
• Use covers for binding sets of computations; make appropriate entries as to project number, project description, client
name, location of the project, and type of computation on bound volume cover.
• Save computations to a pdf.
• Evidence of step-by-step checking and approval should be used. The following colors are suggested:
Checking: Red, Approving: Blue
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Drawings
Work Print: A print made in the developmental stages of a drawing. If the drawing has significant changes/additions,
a new work print is made at this point and the work print cycle is repeated.
Check Print: A complete, detailed, and final print prior to binding. Per the designer's opinion, if the drawing is
substantially complete, a check print is initiated.
Drawing Signature Procedures
• Preliminary Issue of Drawing: The drawing is identified PRELIMINARY ISSUE FOR REVIEW — NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION
with the date noted.
• Final Issue of Drawing: Names are indicated for the staff that have worked on the design and performed the checking.
Blocks should be signed, sealed dated.
Technical Reports
• Technical Memoranda shall include e a listing of all appropriate Engineering Manuals, Collier, FDOT, FDEP, SFWMD
Design Criteria Memoranda and related guidelines utilized in the development of the specific Technical Memorandum
report.
Drafts for the narratives, tables, and figures of the report should be reviewed for content correctness and
conformance to quality standards before being delivered.
Final report including Table of contents, Executive summary, Exhibits, Figures and Appendixes shall be signed, sealed,
and dated.
PAST PERFORMANCE OF PREVIOUS PROJECTS
WRMA has successfully performed FEMA/HMGP grant -based projects. The Town of Lake Park Lake Shore Drive Drainage
Improvements project (as detailed in Project Profiles) was on a reduced timetable (per FEMA's HMGP timetable) as the
original consultant was not able to achieve a B/C greater than one. WRMA successfully achieved the goal of enhancing the
BCA within two months (and within the FEMA/HMGP datelines) to be able for the Town to secure $3.5 million for
construction in FY2019. The WRMA work was performed within budget and with no change orders.
Likewise, WRMA and WGI are very experienced working together for the completion of many ditch and canal bank
stabilization projects similarto this Collier County RPS. These projects, provided in Evaluation Criteria #2, required complex
survey, geotechnical and H&H modeling coordination between the firms and were successfully completed on time and on
budget (references provided).
Lastly, Raul Mercado, PE, CFM, the assigned project manager, has extensive experience with ditch and canal bank
stabilization including the City of Tallahassee 0.8-mile Park Avenue Ditch Canal Bank Stabilization Project, the City of Port
St. Lucie 1.5-mile E-3 Canal Bank Stabilization Project and the SFWMD 10-mile Hillsboro Canal Bank Stabilization Project.
All these projects included elements of the Collier County RPS: FEMA/HMGP funding, H&H modeling for BCA, soil slope
stability testing for armoring design, retrofit of roadway crossings, permitting and Bidding Assistance, and CEI services.
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RECENT, CURRENT & PROJECTED WORKLOAD
A TEAM DESIGNED WITH PURPOSE
Staff Expertise with Open Channel Design, Hydraulic Modeling and HMGP BCA Analysis
Our design team leverages WRMA's deep experience in open channel design, ditch and canal bank stabilization, hydraulic
modeling, and FEMA HMGP Benefit Cost Analysis. Through our experience with prior BCA analyses, and in dealing with
FDEM on prior projects, WRMA ensures the County that all relevant hydraulic data and potential impacts to the
surrounding locale will be factored into the BCA analysis, thereby providing for the best BCA ratio possible.
Staff Expertise with Transportation Engineering and Surveying
Wantman Group (WGI) brings to the table decades of experience in major roadway and corridor improvements projects
for all FDOT districts, turnpike, and Floridian Counties. With regards to Surveying and Mapping, WGI offers the County
the absolute hands down best surveying capabilities in the Southeastern United States. Wantman Group's capabilities in
mobile LiDAR, drone mapping and traditional surveying is simply unmatched by any other professional services firm in the
State of Florida.
Staff Expertise with Geotechnical Investigations
Forge Engineering (FORGE) has been a staple and reliable geotechnical engineering firm in the Collier County/Naples area
for decades. Forge was selected for this team because of their highly experienced staff, particularly in light of the fact that
they have worked in the Naples area for decades and specific project experience with regards to this proposed ditch
stabilization project. Forge Engineering provided the original geotechnical investigations for the previous Pilot Project the
County performed for the Goodlette-Frank Rd ditch stabilization. As such, their knowledge of the soil conditions and the
proposed geotechnical scope of work for this project makes Forge an essential partner on the team.
A Prepared and Well -Balanced Team Ready to Mobilize
Leveraging WRMA's deep experience in bank stabilization work (see projects) and WGI's expert level capabilities in
roadway design, and surveying, the WRMA-WGI team presents a well -staffed and highly experienced design team,
particularly in the areas where it matters most. With Forge Engineering providing critical data for the existing conditions
within the ditch, the WRMA-WGI team is prepared to mobilize per the project schedule provided in this response.
RECENT, CURRENT AND PROJECTED CONTRACT ASSIGNMENTS
WRMA currently holds the Continuing Professional Services Contracts with the following municipalities:
• Town of Lake Park, FL (2018-2021) — Four Minor task assignments
• City of West Palm Beach, FL (2021-2026) — One pending assignments
• City of Tallahassee, FL (2017-2020) - No current assignments
• St. Lucie County, FL (2017-2021) — No current assignments
• Indian River County, FL (2018-2021) — No current assignments
• Brevard County, FL (2019-2022) — No current assignments
• Collier County, FL —One pending assignment
RECENT, CURRENT AND PROJECTED STAFF AVAILBILITY
Efficient Scheduling & Staff Resources Available
All proposed staff and resources on the WRMA-WGI TEAM are available immediately to start work on the proposed ditch
bank stabilization design on the West side of Goodlette-Frank Rd, beginning with the project discovery and data collection
tasks, including surveys, geotechnical investigations, and utility investigation.
As mentioned earlier, the WRMA-WGI TEAM offers Collier county a well-balanced multi -disciplinary team of professional
staff, with a depth and range of skills and capabilities. This team must be specifically crafted for the unique aspects of this
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ditch stabilization project, taking into consideration not just the design elements of the project, but also the very critical
exercise of the BCA ratio analysis.
Time Management
To ensure staff availability, WRMA projects the workload for each professional associate to meet a 4-6-month backlog
which allows the firm to balance the workload and resolve scheduling issues before they become problems. Each assigned
staff person has access to web -based time sheet management tool and fills out a weekly schedule for the ongoing projects,
as well as making projections for the hours to be worked during the coming week. There is a weekly internal Project
Manager meeting to review the weekly schedules and resolve any scheduling or technical issues. The assigned team task
managers meet with their respective groups to discuss workload issues and report to the overall Project Manager.
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Christine C. Valentin, PLA
60%
65%
70%
70%
80%
80%
85%
WGI
Jeff Cooner, PSM
65%
65%
70%
70%
70%
80%
85%
WGI
Jay Scagliola, PSM
60%
65%
70%
70%
70%
80%
85%
FORGE
Robert McGinnis, PE
65%
65%
70%
75%
75%
80%
85%
FORGE
Richard Lundberg, PE
60%
65%
70%
70%
70%
75%
80%
AHCI
Bob Carr, MS
65%
65%
70%
75%
75%
80%
85%
CMAI
Kaye B. Molnar
70%
75%
75%
75%
75%
80%
85%
CMAI
Ashlynn K. Super
70%
75%
75%
75%
80%
85%
85%
COLLIER COUNTY I RPS NO. 21-7847 1 GOODLETTE-FRANK DITCH IMPROVEMENTS DESIGN SERVICES OWRMA
WATER RESOURCES I ENGINEERING
conger County
Administrative Services Department
Procurement Services Division
Form 1: Vendor Declaration Statement
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Collier County Government Complex
Naples, Florida 34112
Dear Commissioners:
The undersigned, as Vendor declares that this response is made without connection or arrangement with any other person and this
proposal is in every respect fair and made in good faith, without collusion or fraud. The Vendor hereby declares the instructions,
purchase order terms and conditions, requirements, and specifications/scope of work of this solicitation have been fully examined and
accepted.
The Vendor agrees, if this solicitation submittal is accepted by Collier County, to accept a Purchase Order as a form of a formal
contract or to execute a Collier County formal contract for purposes of establishing a contractual relationship between the Vendor
and Collier County, for the performance of all requirements to which this solicitation pertains. The Vendor states that the submitted
is based upon the documents listed by the above referenced solicitation. The Vendor agrees to comply with the requirements in
accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications denoted herein and according to the pricing submitted as a part of the
Vendor's bids.
Further, the Vendor agrees that if awarded a contract for these goods and/or services, the Vendor will not be eligible to
compete, submit a proposal, be awarded, or perform as a sub -vendor for any future associated work that is a result of this
awarded contract.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, WE have hereunto subscribed our names on this — day of C t1 , 20at in the County of
PALM St" in the State of
Firm's Legal Name: Water Resources Management Associates, Inc.
Address: 250 Tequesta Drive, Suite 302
City, State, Zip Code: Tequesta, FL 33469
Florida Certificate of
Authority Document
Number
Federal Tax
65-0851392
Identification Number
*CCR # or CAGE Code
*Only if Grant Funded
Telephone:
(561) 529-2075
Email:
info@wrma.eng
Signature by:
Michael Mercado, PE `
(Typed and written)
Title:
Vice President
***UPDATED JANUARY 28, 2020***
Additional Contact Information
Send payments to:
Water Resources Management Associates, Inc.
(required if different from
Company name used as payee
above)
Contact name:
Michael Mercado
Title:
Vice President
Address:
250 Tequesta Drive, Suite 302
City, State, ZIP
Tequesta, FL 33469
Telephone:
(561) 529-2075
Email:
mike.mercado@wrmaeng.com
Office servicing Collier
same as above
County to place orders
(required if different from
above)
Contact name:
n/a
Title:
n/a
Address:
n/a
City, State, ZIP
n/a
Telephone:
n/a
Email: n/a
***UPDATED JANUARY 28, 2020***
Collier County
Administrative Services Department
Procurement Services Division
Form 2: Conflict of Interest Certification Affidavit
The Vendor certifies that, to the best of its knowledge and belief, the past and current work on any Collier County project affiliated
with this solicitation does not pose an organizational conflict as described by one of the three categories below:
Biased ground rules — The firm has not set the "ground rules" for affiliated past or current Collier County project identified
above (e.g., writing a procurement's statement of work, specifications, or performing systems engineering and technical
direction for the procurement) which appears to skew the competition in favor of my firm.
Impaired objectivity — The firm has not performed work on an affiliated past or current Collier County project identified
above to evaluate proposals / past performance of itself or a competitor, which calls into question the contractor's ability to
render impartial advice to the government.
Unequal access to information — The firm has not had access to nonpublic information as part of its performance of a
Collier County project identified above which may have provided the contractor (or an affiliate) with an unfair competitive
advantage in current or future solicitations and contracts.
In addition to this signed affidavit, the contractor / vendor must provide the following:
1. All documents produced as a result of the work completed in the past or currently being worked on for the above -mentioned
project; and,
2. Indicate if the information produced was obtained as a matter of public record (in the "sunshine") or through non-public (not in
the "sunshine") conversation (s), meeting(s), document(s) and/or other means.
Failure to disclose all material or having an organizational conflict in one or more of the three categories above be identified, may
result in the disqualification for future solicitations affiliated with the above referenced project(s).
By the signature below, the firm (employees, officers and/or agents) certifies, and hereby discloses, that, to the best of their knowledge
and belief, all relevant facts concerning past, present, or currently planned interest or activity (financial, contractual, organizational,
or otherwise) which relates to the project identified above has been fully disclosed and does not pose an organizational conflict.
Water Resources Management Associates, Inc.
Company Name
Signature
Micheal Mercado, Vice President
Print Name and Title
State of PL WAdL4t
County of J061 -YV, Be"
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by means ofBphysical presence or 0 online notarization, this ( day
of �1/IGI r[�-� (month), (year), by (j[� ( Gi ( e rfs��0 (name If of er acknowledging).
tgna re oGI-V on
f Notary Pu tc - State of Florida)
Personally Known OR Produced Identification
E>Y`Iye rs U6ty-Lu-
Type of Identification Produced
Ma vI S SC, <D
(Print, Type, or Stamp Commissioned Name of Notary Public)
a'/Y OV'•._ MARISSA MERCADO
?°.�`tie�'T� Notary Public -State of Florida
:A Commission ; GG 907407
ry' of n My Comm. Expires Aug 25. 2023
Bonded through National Notary Assn.
***UPDATED JANUARY 28, 2020***
State of Florida
Department of State
I certify from the records of this office that WATER RESOURCES
MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES, INC. is a corporation organized under the
laws of the State of Florida, filed on May 23, 1997.
The document number of this corporation is P97000046040.
I further certify that said corporation has paid all fees due this office through
December 31, 2021, that its most recent annual report/uniform business report
was filed on February 16, 2021, and that its status is active.
I further certify that said corporation has not filed Articles of Dissolution.
Given under my hand and the
Great Seal of the State of Florida
at Tallahassee, the Capital, this
the Sixteenth day of February,
2021
S creliny o `St to
Tracking Number: 4270366868CC
To authenticate this certificate,visit the following site,enter this number, and then
follow the instructions displayed.
https:llservices.sunbiz.org/FilingsICertificateOfStatus/C ertificateAuthentication
Coiner County
Administrative Services Department
Procurement Services Dwision
Form 3: Immigration Affidavit Certification
This Affidavit is required and should be signed, by an authorized principal of the firm and submitted with formal solicitation
submittals. Further, Vendors are required to be enrolled in the E-Verify program (https://www.e-verify.gov/), at the time of the
submission of the Vendor's proposal/bid. Acceptable evidence of your enrollment consists of a copy of the properly completed E-
Verify Company Profile page or a copy of the fully executed E-Verify Memorandum of Understanding for the company which will
be produced at the time of the submission of the Vendor's proposal/bid or within five (S) day of the County's Notice of Recommend
Award.
FAILURE TO EXECUTE THIS AFFIDAVIT CERTIFICATION AND SUBMIT WITH VENDOR'S PROPOSAL/BID
MAY DEEM THE VENDOR'S AS NON -RESPONSIVE.
Collier County will not intentionally award County contracts to any Vendor who knowingly employs unauthorized alien workers,
constituting a violation of the employment provision contained in 8 U.S.C. Section 1324 a(e) Section 274A(e) of the Immigration
and Nationality Act ("INA").
Collier County may consider the employment by any Vendor of unauthorized aliens a violation of Section 274A (e) of the INA. Such
Violation by the recipient of the Employment Provisions contained in Section 274A (e) of the INA shall be grounds for unilateral
termination of the contract by Collier County.
Vendor attests that they are fully compliant with all applicable immigration laws (specifically to the 1986 Immigration Act and
subsequent Amendment(s)) and agrees to comply with the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding with E-Verify and to
provide proof of enrollment in The Employment Eligibility Verification System (E-Verify), operated by the Department of Homeland
Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration at the time of submission of the Vendor's proposal/bid.
Water Resources Management Associates, Inc.
Company Name
Signature
Michael Mercado, Vice President
Print Name and Title
State of ,
County of �� aoucJ&
The f regoi instrument was acknowledged before me by means of Ila'pph��''sical presence or ❑online notarization, this day
of (month),(yeaz), by �� IYIC tr CiCo�C (name of person acknowledging).
C�igna�tureNotary Pub is - �State Florida)
Personally Known OR Produced Identification
V.Q.✓ LlCP�1.��
Type of Identification Produced
Ma in gcrz M6V -L,::&o
(Print, Type, or Stamp Commissioned Name of Notary Public)
:fir iy",•.. MARISSA MERCADO
Notary Public • State of Florida
` Commission K GG 907407
.ov ti My Comm. Expires Aug 25, 2023
Bonded through National Notary Assn.
***UPDATED JANUARY 28, 2020***
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THE E-VERIFY
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
FOR EMPLOYERS
ARTICLE I
PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY
The parties to this agreement are the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the
Water Resources Management Associates, Inc. (Employer). The purpose of this agreement is to set
forth terms and conditions which the Employer will follow while participating in E-Verify.
E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States
after completion of Form 1-9, Employment Eligibility Verification (Form 1-9). This Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) explains certain features of the E-Verify program and describes specific
responsibilities of the Employer, the Social Security Administration (SSA), and DHS.
Authority for the E-Verify program is found in Title IV, Subtitle A, of the Illegal Immigration Reform and
Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA), Pub. L. 104-208, 110 Stat. 3009, as amended (8 U.S.C.
§ 1324a note). The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 22.18, "Employment Eligibility
Verification" and Executive Order 12989, as amended, provide authority for Federal contractors and
subcontractors (Federal contractor) to use E-Verify to verify the employment eligibility of certain
employees working on Federal contracts.
ARTICLE II
RESPONSIBILITIES
A. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EMPLOYER
1. The Employer agrees to display the following notices supplied by DHS in a prominent place that is
clearly visible to prospective employees and all employees who are to be verified through the system:
a. Notice of E-Verify Participation
b. Notice of Right to Work
2. The Employer agrees to provide to the SSA and DHS the names, titles, addresses, and telephone
numbers of the Employer representatives to be contacted about E-Verify. The Employer also agrees to
keep such information current by providing updated information to SSA and DHS whenever the
representatives' contact information changes.
3. The Employer agrees to grant E-Verify access only to current employees who need E-Verify access.
Employers must promptly terminate an employee's E-Verify access if the employer is separated from
the company or no longer needs access to E-Verify.
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4. The Employer agrees to become familiar with and comply with the most recent version of the
E-Verify User Manual.
5. The Employer agrees that any Employer Representative who will create E-Verify cases will
complete the E-Verify Tutorial before that individual creates any cases.
a. The Employer agrees that all Employer representatives will take the refresher tutorials when
prompted by E-Verify in order to continue using E-Verify. Failure to complete a refresher tutorial
will prevent the Employer Representative from continued use of E-Verify.
6. The Employer agrees to comply with current Form 1-9 procedures, with two exceptions:
a. If an employee presents a "List B" identity document, the Employer agrees to only accept "List
B" documents that contain a photo. (List B documents identified in 8 C.F.R. § 274a.2(b)(1)(B)) can
be presented during the Form I-9 process to establish identity.) If an employee objects to the photo
requirement for religious reasons, the Employer should contact E-Verify at
888-464-4218.
b. If an employee presents a DHS Form 1-551 (Permanent Resident Card), Form 1-766
(Employment Authorization Document), or U.S. Passport or Passport Card to complete Form 1-9,
the Employer agrees to make a photocopy of the document and to retain the photocopy with the
employee's Form 1-9. The Employer will use the photocopy to verify the photo and to assist DHS
with its review of photo mismatches that employees contest. DHS may in the future designate
other documents that activate the photo screening tool.
Note: Subject only to the exceptions noted previously in this paragraph, employees still retain the right
to present any List A, or List B and List C, document(s) to complete the Form 1-9.
7. The Employer agrees to record the case verification number on the employee's Form 1-9 or to print
the screen containing the case verification number and attach it to the employee's Form 1-9.
8. The Employer agrees that, although it participates in E-Verify, the Employer has a responsibility to
complete, retain, and make available for inspection Forms 1-9 that relate to its employees, or from other
requirements of applicable regulations or laws, including the obligation to comply with the
antidiscrimination requirements of section 274B of the INA with respect to Form 1-9 procedures.
a. The following modified requirements are the only exceptions to an Employer's obligation to not
employ unauthorized workers and comply with the anti -discrimination provision of the INA: (1) List B
identity documents must have photos, as described in paragraph 6 above; (2) When an Employer
confirms the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employee using E-Verify procedures,
the Employer establishes a rebuttable presumption that it has not violated section 274A(a)(1)(A) of
the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) with respect to the hiring of that employee; (3) If the
Employer receives a final nonconfirmation for an employee, but continues to employ that person,
the Employer must notify DHS and the Employer is subject to a civil money penalty between $550
and $1,100 for each failure to notify DHS of continued employment following a final
nonconfirmation; (4) If the Employer continues to employ an employee after receiving a final
nonconfirmation, then the Employer is subject to a rebuttable presumption that it has knowingly
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employed an unauthorized alien in violation of section 274A(a)(1)(A); and (5) no E-Verify participant
is civilly or criminally liable under any law for any action taken in good faith based on information
provided through the E-Verify.
b. DHS reserves the right to conduct Form 1-9 compliance inspections, as well as any other
enforcement or compliance activity authorized by law, including site visits, to ensure proper use of
E-Verify.
9. The Employer is strictly prohibited from creating an E-Verify case before the employee has been
hired, meaning that a firm offer of employment was extended and accepted and Form 1-9 was
completed. The Employer agrees to create an E-Verify case for new employees within three Employer
business days after each employee has been hired (after both Sections 1 and 2 of Form 1-9 have been
completed), and to complete as many steps of the E-Verify process as are necessary according to the
E-Verify User Manual. If E-Verify is temporarily unavailable, the three-day time period will be extended
until it is again operational in order to accommodate the Employer's attempting, in good faith, to make
inquiries during the period of unavailability.
10. The Employer agrees not to use E-Verify for pre -employment screening of job applicants, in
support of any unlawful employment practice, or for any other use that this MOU or the E-Verify User
Manual does not authorize.
11. The Employer must use E-Verify for all new employees. The Employer will not verify selectively
and will not verify employees hired before the effective date of this MOU. Employers who are Federal
contractors may qualify for exceptions to this requirement as described in Article II.B of this MOU.
12. The Employer agrees to follow appropriate procedures (see Article III below) regarding tentative
nonconfirmations. The Employer must promptly notify employees in private of the finding and provide
them with the notice and letter containing information specific to the employee's E-Verify case. The
Employer agrees to provide both the English and the translated notice and letter for employees with
limited English proficiency to employees. The Employer agrees to provide written referral instructions
to employees and instruct affected employees to bring the English copy of the letter to the SSA. The
Employer must allow employees to contest the finding, and not take adverse action against employees
if they choose to contest the finding, while their case is still pending. Further, when employees contest
a tentative nonconfirmation based upon a photo mismatch, the Employer must take additional steps
(see Article III.B. below) to contact DHS with information necessary to resolve the challenge.
13. The Employer agrees not to take any adverse action against an employee based upon the
employee's perceived employment eligibility status while SSA or DHS is processing the verification
request unless the Employer obtains knowledge (as defined in 8 C.F.R. § 274a.1(1)) that the employee
is not work authorized. The Employer understands that an initial inability of the SSA or DHS automated
verification system to verify work authorization, a tentative nonconfirmation, a case in continuance
(indicating the need for additional time for the government to resolve a case), or the finding of a photo
mismatch, does not establish, and should not be interpreted as, evidence that the employee is not work
authorized. In any of such cases, the employee must be provided a full and fair opportunity to contest
the finding, and if he or she does so, the employee may not be terminated or suffer any adverse
employment consequences based upon the employee's perceived employment eligibility status
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(including denying, reducing, or extending work hours, delaying or preventing training, requiring an
employee to work in poorer conditions, withholding pay, refusing to assign the employee to a Federal
contract or other assignment, or otherwise assuming that he or she is unauthorized to work) until and
unless secondary verification by SSA or DHS has been completed and a final nonconfirmation has
been issued. If the employee does not choose to contest a tentative nonconfirmation or a photo
mismatch or if a secondary verification is completed and a final nonconfirmation is issued, then the
Employer can find the employee is not work authorized and terminate the employee's employment.
Employers or employees with questions about a final nonconfirmation may call E-Verify at 1-888-464-
4218 (customer service) or 1-888-897-7781 (worker hotline).
14. The Employer agrees to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and section 274B of
the INA as applicable by not discriminating unlawfully against any individual in hiring, firing,
employment eligibility verification, or recruitment or referral practices because of his or her national
origin or citizenship status, or by committing discriminatory documentary practices. The Employer
understands that such illegal practices can include selective verification or use of E-Verify except as
provided in part D below, or discharging or refusing to hire employees because they appear or sound
"foreign" or have received tentative nonconfirmations. The Employer further understands that any
violation of the immigration -related unfair employment practices provisions in section 274B of the INA
could subject the Employer to civil penalties, back pay awards, and other sanctions, and violations of
Title VI could subject the Employer to back pay awards, compensatory and punitive damages.
Violations of either section 274B of the INA or Title VII may also lead to the termination of its
participation in E-Verify. If the Employer has any questions relating to the anti -discrimination provision,
it should contact OSC at 1-800-255-8155 or 1-800-237-2515 (TDD).
15. The Employer agrees that it will use the information it receives from E-Verify only to confirm the
employment eligibility of employees as authorized by this MOU. The Employer agrees that it will
safeguard this information, and means of access to it (such as PINS and passwords), to ensure that it
is not used for any other purpose and as necessary to protect its confidentiality, including ensuring that
it is not disseminated to any person other than employees of the Employer who are authorized to
perform the Employer's responsibilities under this MOU, except for such dissemination as may be
authorized in advance by SSA or DHS for legitimate purposes.
16. The Employer agrees to notify DHS immediately in the event of a breach of personal information.
Breaches are defined as loss of control or unauthorized access to E-Verify personal data. All
suspected or confirmed breaches should be reported by calling 1-888-464-4218 or via email at
E-Verify(@dhs.gov. Please use "Privacy Incident — Password" in the subject line of your email when
sending a breach report to E-Verify.
17. The Employer acknowledges that the information it receives from SSA is governed by the Privacy
Act (5 U.S.C. § 552a(i)(1) and (3)) and the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1306(a)). Any person who
obtains this information under false pretenses or uses it for any purpose other than as provided for in
this MOU may be subject to criminal penalties.
18. The Employer agrees to cooperate with DHS and SSA in their compliance monitoring and
evaluation of E-Verify, which includes permitting DHS, SSA, their contractors and other agents, upon
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reasonable notice, to review Forms 1-9 and other employment records and to interview it and its
employees regarding the Employer's use of E-Verify, and to respond in a prompt and accurate manner
to DHS requests for information relating to their participation in E-Verify.
19. The Employer shall not make any false or unauthorized claims or references about its participation
in E-Verify on its website, in advertising materials, or other media. The Employer shall not describe its
services as federally -approved, federally -certified, or federally -recognized, or use language with a
similar intent on its website or other materials provided to the public. Entering into this MOU does not
mean that E-Verify endorses or authorizes your E-Verify services and any claim to that effect is false.
20. The Employer shall not state in its website or other public documents that any language used
therein has been provided or approved by DHS, USCIS or the Verification Division, without first
obtaining the prior written consent of DHS.
21. The Employer agrees that E-Verify trademarks and logos may be used only under license by
DHS/USCIS (see M-795 (Web)) and, other than pursuant to the specific terms of such license, may not
be used in any manner that might imply that the Employer's services, products, websites, or
publications are sponsored by, endorsed by, licensed by, or affiliated with DHS, USCIS, or E-Verify.
22. The Employer understands that if it uses E-Verify procedures for any purpose other than as
authorized by this MOU, the Employer may be subject to appropriate legal action and termination of its
participation in E-Verify according to this MOU.
B. RESPONSIBILITIES OF FEDERAL CONTRACTORS
1. If the Employer is a Federal contractor with the FAR E-Verify clause subject to the employment
verification terms in Subpart 22.18 of the FAR, it will become familiar with and comply with the most
current version of the E-Verify User Manual for Federal Contractors as well as the E-Verify
Supplemental Guide for Federal Contractors.
2. In addition to the responsibilities of every employer outlined in this MOU, the Employer understands
that if it is a Federal contractor subject to the employment verification terms in Subpart 22.18 of the
FAR it must verify the employment eligibility of any "employee assigned to the contract" (as defined in
FAR 22.1801). Once an employee has been verified through E-Verify by the Employer, the Employer
may not create a second case for the employee through E-Verify.
a. An Employer that is not enrolled in E-Verify as a Federal contractor at the time of a contract
award must enroll as a Federal contractor in the E-Verify program within 30 calendar days of
contract award and, within 90 days of enrollment, begin to verify employment eligibility of new hires
using E-Verify. The Employer must verify those employees who are working in the United States,
whether or not they are assigned to the contract. Once the Employer begins verifying new hires,
such verification of new hires must be initiated within three business days after the hire date. Once
enrolled in E-Verify as a Federal contractor, the Employer must begin verification of employees
assigned to the contract within 90 calendar days after the date of enrollment or within 30 days of an
employee's assignment to the contract, whichever date is later.
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b. Employers enrolled in E-Verify as a Federal contractor for 90 days or more at the time of a
contract award must use E-Verify to begin verification of employment eligibility for new hires of the
Employer who are working in the United States, whether or not assigned to the contract, within
three business days after the date of hire. If the Employer is enrolled in E-Verify as a Federal
contractor for 90 calendar days or less at the time of contract award, the Employer must, within 90
days of enrollment, begin to use E-Verify to initiate verification of new hires of the contractor who
are working in the United States, whether or not assigned to the contract. Such verification of new
hires must be initiated within three business days after the date of hire. An Employer enrolled as a
Federal contractor in E-Verify must begin verification of each employee assigned to the contract
within 90 calendar days after date of contract award or within 30 days after assignment to the
contract, whichever is later.
c. Federal contractors that are institutions of higher education (as defined at 20 U.S.C. 1001(a)),
state or local governments, governments of Federally recognized Indian tribes, or sureties
performing under a takeover agreement entered into with a Federal agency under a performance
bond may choose to only verify new and existing employees assigned to the Federal contract. Such
Federal contractors may, however, elect to verify all new hires, and/or all existing employees hired
after November 6, 1986. Employers in this category must begin verification of employees assigned
to the contract within 90 calendar days after the date of enrollment or within 30 days of an
employee's assignment to the contract, whichever date is later.
d. Upon enrollment, Employers who are Federal contractors may elect to verify employment
eligibility of all existing employees working in the United States who were hired after November 6,
1986, instead of verifying only those employees assigned to a covered Federal contract. After
enrollment, Employers must elect to verify existing staff following DHS procedures and begin
E-Verify verification of all existing employees within 180 days after the election.
e. The Employer may use a previously completed Form 1-9 as the basis for creating an E-Verify
case for an employee assigned to a contract as long as:
i. That Form 1-9 is complete (including the SSN) and complies with Article II.A.6,
ii. The employee's work authorization has not expired, and
iii. The Employer has reviewed the Form 1-9 information either in person or in
communications with the employee to ensure that the employee's Section 1, Form 1-9
attestation has not changed (including, but not limited to, a lawful permanent resident alien
having become a naturalized U.S. citizen).
f. The Employer shall complete a new Form 1-9 consistent with Article II.A.6 or update the
previous Form 1-9 to provide the necessary information if:
i. The Employer cannot determine that Form 1-9 complies with Article II.A.6,
ii. The employee's basis for work authorization as attested in Section 1 has expired or
changed, or
iii. The Form 1-9 contains no SSN or is otherwise incomplete.
Note: If Section 1 of Form 1-9 is otherwise valid and up-to-date and the form otherwise complies with
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Article II.C.5, but reflects documentation (such as a U.S. passport or Form 1-551) that expired after
completing Form 1-9, the Employer shall not require the production of additional documentation, or use
the photo screening tool described in Article II.A.5, subject to any additional or superseding instructions
that may be provided on this subject in the E-Verify User Manual.
g. The Employer agrees not to require a second verification using E-Verify of any assigned
employee who has previously been verified as a newly hired employee under this MOU or to
authorize verification of any existing employee by any Employer that is not a Federal contractor
based on this Article.
3. The Employer understands that if it is a Federal contractor, its compliance with this MOU is a
performance requirement under the terms of the Federal contract or subcontract, and the Employer
consents to the release of information relating to compliance with its verification responsibilities under
this MOU to contracting officers or other officials authorized to review the Employer's compliance with
Federal contracting requirements.
C. RESPONSIBILITIES OF SSA
1. SSA agrees to allow DHS to compare data provided by the Employer against SSA's database. SSA
sends DHS confirmation that the data sent either matches or does not match the information in SSA's
database.
2. SSA agrees to safeguard the information the Employer provides through E-Verify procedures. SSA
also agrees to limit access to such information, as is appropriate by law, to individuals responsible for
the verification of Social Security numbers or responsible for evaluation of E-Verify or such other
persons or entities who may be authorized by SSA as governed by the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. § 552a),
the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1306(a)), and SSA regulations (20 CFR Part 401).
3. SSA agrees to provide case results from its database within three Federal Government work days of
the initial inquiry. E-Verify provides the information to the Employer.
4. SSA agrees to update SSA records as necessary if the employee who contests the SSA tentative
nonconfirmation visits an SSA field office and provides the required evidence. If the employee visits an
SSA field office within the eight Federal Government work days from the date of referral to SSA, SSA
agrees to update SSA records, if appropriate, within the eight -day period unless SSA determines that
more than eight days may be necessary. In such cases, SSA will provide additional instructions to the
employee. If the employee does not visit SSA in the time allowed, E-Verify may provide a final
nonconfirmation to the employer.
Note: If an Employer experiences technical problems, or has a policy question, the employer should
contact E-Verify at 1-888-464-4218.
D. RESPONSIBILITIES OF DHS
1. DHS agrees to provide the Employer with selected data from DHS databases to enable the
Employer to conduct, to the extent authorized by this MOU:
a. Automated verification checks on alien employees by electronic means, and
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b. Photo verification checks (when available) on employees.
2. DHS agrees to assist the Employer with operational problems associated with the Employer's
participation in E-Verify. DHS agrees to provide the Employer names, titles, addresses, and telephone
numbers of DHS representatives to be contacted during the E-Verify process.
3. DHS agrees to provide to the Employer with access to E-Verify training materials as well as an
E-Verify User Manual that contain instructions on E-Verify policies, procedures, and requirements for
both SSA and DHS, including restrictions on the use of E-Verify.
4. DHS agrees to train Employers on all important changes made to E-Verify through the use of
mandatory refresher tutorials and updates to the E-Verify User Manual. Even without changes to
E-Verify, DHS reserves the right to require employers to take mandatory refresher tutorials.
5. DHS agrees to provide to the Employer a notice, which indicates the Employer's participation in
E-Verify. DHS also agrees to provide to the Employer anti -discrimination notices issued by the Office of
Special Counsel for Immigration -Related Unfair Employment Practices (OSC), Civil Rights Division,
U.S. Department of Justice.
6. DHS agrees to issue each of the Employer's E-Verify users a unique user identification number and
password that permits them to log in to E-Verify.
7. DHS agrees to safeguard the information the Employer provides, and to limit access to such
information to individuals responsible for the verification process, for evaluation of E-Verify, or to such
other persons or entities as may be authorized by applicable law. Information will be used only to verify
the accuracy of Social Security numbers and employment eligibility, to enforce the INA and Federal
criminal laws, and to administer Federal contracting requirements.
8. DHS agrees to provide a means of automated verification that provides (in conjunction with SSA
verification procedures) confirmation or tentative nonconfirmation of employees' employment eligibility
within three Federal Government work days of the initial inquiry.
9. DHS agrees to provide a means of secondary verification (including updating DHS records) for
employees who contest DHS tentative nonconfirmations and photo mismatch tentative
nonconfirmations. This provides final confirmation or nonconfirmation of the employees' employment
eligibility within 10 Federal Government work days of the date of referral to DHS, unless DHS
determines that more than 10 days may be necessary. In such cases, DHS will provide additional
verification instructions.
ARTICLE III
REFERRAL OF INDIVIDUALS TO SSA AND DHS
A. REFERRAL TO SSA
1. If the Employer receives a tentative nonconfirmation issued by SSA, the Employer must print the
notice as directed by E-Verify. The Employer must promptly notify employees in private of the finding
and provide them with the notice and letter containing information specific to the employee's E-Verify
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case. The Employer also agrees to provide both the English and the translated notice and letter for
employees with limited English proficiency to employees. The Employer agrees to provide written
referral instructions to employees and instruct affected employees to bring the English copy of the letter
to the SSA. The Employer must allow employees to contest the finding, and not take adverse action
against employees if they choose to contest the finding, while their case is still pending.
2. The Employer agrees to obtain the employee's response about whether he or she will contest the
tentative nonconfirmation as soon as possible after the Employer receives the tentative
nonconfirmation. Only the employee may determine whether he or she will contest the tentative
nonconfirmation.
3. After a tentative nonconfirmation, the Employer will refer employees to SSA field offices only as
directed by E-Verify. The Employer must record the case verification number, review the employee
information submitted to E-Verify to identify any errors, and find out whether the employee contests the
tentative nonconfirmation. The Employer will transmit the Social Security number, or any other
corrected employee information that SSA requests, to SSA for verification again if this review indicates
a need to do so.
4. The Employer will instruct the employee to visit an SSA office within eight Federal Government work
days. SSA will electronically transmit the result of the referral to the Employer within 10 Federal
Government work days of the referral unless it determines that more than 10 days is necessary.
5. While waiting for case results, the Employer agrees to check the E-Verify system regularly for case
updates.
6. The Employer agrees not to ask the employee to obtain a printout from the Social Security
Administration number database (the Numident) or other written verification of the SSN from the SSA.
B. REFERRAL TO DHS
1. If the Employer receives a tentative nonconfirmation issued by DHS, the Employer must promptly
notify employees in private of the finding and provide them with the notice and letter containing
information specific to the employee's E-Verify case. The Employer also agrees to provide both the
English and the translated notice and letter for employees with limited English proficiency to
employees. The Employer must allow employees to contest the finding, and not take adverse action
against employees if they choose to contest the finding, while their case is still pending.
2. The Employer agrees to obtain the employee's response about whether he or she will contest the
tentative nonconfirmation as soon as possible after the Employer receives the tentative
nonconfirmation. Only the employee may determine whether he or she will contest the tentative
nonconfirmation.
3. The Employer agrees to refer individuals to DHS only when the employee chooses to contest a
tentative nonconfirmation.
4. If the employee contests a tentative nonconfirmation issued by DHS, the Employer will instruct the
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employee to contact DHS through its toll -free hotline (as found on the referral letter) within eight
Federal Government work days.
5. If the Employer finds a photo mismatch, the Employer must provide the photo mismatch tentative
nonconfirmation notice and follow the instructions outlined in paragraph 1 of this section for tentative
nonconfirmations, generally.
6. The Employer agrees that if an employee contests a tentative nonconfirmation based upon a photo
mismatch, the Employer will send a copy of the employee's Form 1-551, Form 1-766, U.S. Passport, or
passport card to DHS for review by:
a. Scanning and uploading the document, or
b. Sending a photocopy of the document by express mail (furnished and paid for by the employer).
7. The Employer understands that if it cannot determine whether there is a photo match/mismatch, the
Employer must forward the employee's documentation to DHS as described in the preceding
paragraph. The Employer agrees to resolve the case as specified by the DHS representative who will
determine the photo match or mismatch.
8. DHS will electronically transmit the result of the referral to the Employer within 10 Federal
Government work days of the referral unless it determines that more than 10 days is necessary.
9. While waiting for case results, the Employer agrees to check the E-Verify system regularly for case
updates.
ARTICLE IV
SERVICE PROVISIONS
A. NO SERVICE FEES
1. SSA and DHS will not charge the Employer for verification services performed under this MOU. The
Employer is responsible for providing equipment needed to make inquiries. To access E-Verify, an
Employer will need a personal computer with Internet access.
ARTICLE V
MODIFICATION AND TERMINATION
A. MODIFICATION
1. This MOU is effective upon the signature of all parties and shall continue in effect for as long as the
SSA and DHS operates the E-Verify program unless modified in writing by the mutual consent of all
parties.
2. Any and all E-Verify system enhancements by DHS or SSA, including but not limited to E-Verify
checking against additional data sources and instituting new verification policies or procedures, will be
covered under this MOU and will not cause the need for a supplemental MOU that outlines these
changes.
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B. TERMINATION
1. The Employer may terminate this MOU and its participation in E-Verify at any time upon 30 days
prior written notice to the other parties.
2. Notwithstanding Article V, part A of this MOU, DHS may terminate this MOU, and thereby the
Employer's participation in E-Verify, with or without notice at any time if deemed necessary because of
the requirements of law or policy, or upon a determination by SSA or DHS that there has been a breach
of system integrity or security by the Employer, or a failure on the part of the Employer to comply with
established E-Verify procedures and/or legal requirements. The Employer understands that if it is a
Federal contractor, termination of this MOU by any party for any reason may negatively affect the
performance of its contractual responsibilities. Similarly, the Employer understands that if it is in a state
where E-Verify is mandatory, termination of this by any party MOU may negatively affect the
Employer's business.
3. An Employer that is a Federal contractor may terminate this MOU when the Federal contract that
requires its participation in E-Verify is terminated or completed. In such cases, the Federal contractor
must provide written notice to DHS. If an Employer that is a Federal contractor fails to provide such
notice, then that Employer will remain an E-Verify participant, will remain bound by the terms of this
MOU that apply to non -Federal contractor participants, and will be required to use the E-Verify
procedures to verify the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.
4. The Employer agrees that E-Verify is not liable for any losses, financial or otherwise, if the Employer
is terminated from E-Verify.
ARTICLE VI
PARTIES
A. Some or all SSA and DHS responsibilities under this MOU may be performed by contractor(s), and
SSA and DHS may adjust verification responsibilities between each other as necessary. By separate
agreement with DHS, SSA has agreed to perform its responsibilities as described in this MOU.
B. Nothing in this MOU is intended, or should be construed, to create any right or benefit, substantive
or procedural, enforceable at law by any third party against the United States, its agencies, officers, or
employees, or against the Employer, its agents, officers, or employees.
C. The Employer may not assign, directly or indirectly, whether by operation of law, change of control or
merger, all or any part of its rights or obligations under this MOU without the prior written consent of
DHS, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Any attempt to sublicense, assign,
or transfer any of the rights, duties, or obligations herein is void.
D. Each party shall be solely responsible for defending any claim or action against it arising out of or
related to E-Verify or this MOU, whether civil or criminal, and for any liability wherefrom, including (but
not limited to) any dispute between the Employer and any other person or entity regarding the
applicability of Section 403(d) of IIRIRA to any action taken or allegedly taken by the Employer.
E. The Employer understands that its participation in E-Verify is not confidential information and may be
disclosed as authorized or required by law and DHS or SSA policy, including but not limited to,
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Congressional oversight, E-Verify publicity and media inquiries, determinations of compliance with
Federal contractual requirements, and responses to inquiries under the Freedom of Information Act
(FOIA).
F. The individuals whose signatures appear below represent that they are authorized to enter into this
MOU on behalf of the Employer and DHS respectively. The Employer understands that any inaccurate
statement, representation, data or other information provided to DHS may subject the Employer, its
subcontractors, its employees, or its representatives to: (1) prosecution for false statements pursuant to
18 U.S.C. 1001 and/or; (2) immediate termination of its MOU and/or; (3) possible debarment or
suspension.
G. The foregoing constitutes the full agreement on this subject between DHS and the Employer.
To be accepted as an E-Verify participant, you should only sign the Employer's Section of the
signature page. If you have any questions, contact E-Verify at 1-888-464-4218.
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Approved by:
Employer
Water Resources Management Associates, Inc.
Name (Please Type or Print)
Title
Michael R Mercado
Signature
Date
Electronically Signed
07/17/2019
Department of Homeland Security — Verification Division
Name (Please Type or Print)
Title
USCIS Verification Division
Signature
Date
Electronically Signed
07/17/2019
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Information Required for the E-Verify Program
Information relating to your Company:
Company Name
Water Resources Management Associates, Inc.
Company Facility Address
250 TEQUESTA DR STE 302
TEQUESTA, FL 33469
Company Alternate Address
County or Parish
PALM BEACH
Employer Identification Number
650851392
North American Industry
Classification Systems Code
541
Parent Company
Number of Employees
1 to 4
Number of Sites Verified for
1
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Are you verifying for more than 1 site? If yes, please provide the number of sites verified for in
each State:
FLORIDA 1 site(s)
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Information relating to the Program Administrator(s) for your Company on policy questions or
operational problems:
Name Michael R Mercado
Phone Number (561) 529 - 2075 ext. 2002
Fax Number (561) 401 - 9385
Email Address mike.mercado@wrmaeng.com
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Godley CoH.nty
Administrative Services Department
Procurement Services Division
Form 5 Reference Questionnaire
(USE ONE FORM FOR EACH REQUIRED REFERENCE)
Solicitation: No. 21-7847, GOODLETTE-FRANK DITCH IMPROVEMENTS DESIGN SERVICES
Reference Questionnaire for: Water Resources Mana
(Name of Company Requesting Reference Information)
Raul Mercado, PE, CFM, Principal Engineer
(Name of Individuals Requesting Reference Information)
Name: Dwayne Bell, Public Works Director
(Evaluator completing reference questionnaire)
Email: dbell@lakeparkflorida.gov FAX: n/a
t Associates, Inc.
Company: Town of Lake Park, FL
(Evaluator's Company completing reference)
Telephone: 561-856-1430
Collier County has implemented a process that collects reference information on firms and their key personnel to be used in the selection
of firms to perform this project. The Name of the Company listed in the Subject above has listed you as a client for which they have
previously performed work. Please complete the survey. Please rate each criteria to the best of your knowledge on a scale of 1 to 10,
with 10 representing that you were very satisfied (and would hire the firm/individual again) and 1 representing that you were very
unsatisfied (and would never hire the firm/individual again). If you do not have sufficient knowledge of past performance in a particular
area, leave it blank and the item or form will be scored "0."
Project Description: Bert Bostrom Park Underground Filtration
Storage Chambers Project & Construction Inspection Services
Project Budget: $55,000
Completion Date: 02/28/2021
Project Number of Days: 12
Item
Criteria
Score (must be completed)
1
Ability to manage the project costs (minimize change orders to scope).
10
2
Ability to maintain project schedule (complete on -time or early).
10
3
Quality of work.
10
4
Quality of consultative advice provided on the project.
10
5
Professionalism and ability to manage personnel.
10
6
Project administration (completed documents, final invoice, final product turnover;
invoices; manuals or going forward documentation, etc.)
10
7
Ability to verbally communicate and document information clearly and succinctly.
10
8
Abiltity to manage risks and unexpected project circumstances.
10
9
Ability to follow contract documents, policies, procedures, rules, regulations, etc.
10
10
Overall comfort level with hiring the company in the future (customer satisfaction).
10
TOTAL SCORE OF ALL ITEMS
100
***UPDATED JANUARY 28, 2020***
Godley CoH.nty
Administrative Services Department
Procurement Services Division
Form 5 Reference Questionnaire
(USE ONE FORM FOR EACH REQUIRED REFERENCE)
Solicitation: No. 21-7847, GOODLETTE-FRANK DITCH IMPROVEMENTS DESIGN SERVICES
Reference Questionnaire for: Water Resources Management Associates, Inc (WRMA)
Raul Mercado, PE, CFM, Principal Engineer
(Name of Individuals Requesting Reference Information)
Name: Sarah Palladino
(Evaluator completing reference questionnaire)
Email: sarah.palladino@myfwc.com FAX: n/a
Company: Florida Fish & Wildlife/JW Corbett WMA
(Evaluator's Company completing reference)
Telephone: 561-624-6989
Collier County has implemented a process that collects reference information on firms and their key personnel to be used in the selection
of firms to perform this project. The Name of the Company listed in the Subject above has listed you as a client for which they have
previously performed work. Please complete the survey. Please rate each criteria to the best of your knowledge on a scale of 1 to 10,
with 10 representing that you were very satisfied (and would hire the firm/individual again) and 1 representing that you were very
unsatisfied (and would never hire the firm/individual again). If you do not have sufficient knowledge of past performance in a particular
area, leave it blank and the item or form will be scored "0."
Project Description: M-0 Canal Bank Stabilization Design &
Construction Monitoring Services
Project Budget: $173,000
Completion Date: 06/2019
Project Number of Days:
Item
Criteria
Score (must be completed)
1
Ability to manage the project costs (minimize change orders to scope).
10
2
Ability to maintain project schedule (complete on -time or early).
10
3
Quality of work.
10
4
Quality of consultative advice provided on the project.
10
5
Professionalism and ability to manage personnel.
10
6
Project administration (completed documents, final invoice, final product turnover;
invoices; manuals or going forward documentation, etc.)
10
7
Ability to verbally communicate and document information clearly and succinctly.
10
8
Abiltity to manage risks and unexpected project circumstances.
10
9
Ability to follow contract documents, policies, procedures, rules, regulations, etc.
10
10
Overall comfort level with hiring the company in the future (customer satisfaction).
10
TOTAL SCORE OF ALL ITEMS
100
***UPDATED JANUARY 28, 2020***
Godley CoH.nty
Administrative Services Department
Procurement Services Division
Form 5 Reference Questionnaire
(USE ONE FORM FOR EACH REQUIRED REFERENCE)
Solicitation: No. 21-7847, GOODLETTE-FRANK DITCH IMPROVEMENTS DESIGN SERVICES
Reference Questionnaire for: Water Resources Mana
(Name of Company Requesting Reference Information)
Raul Mercado, PE, CFM, Principal Engineer
(Name of Individuals Requesting Reference Information)
Name: Art Thompson
(Evaluator completing reference questionnaire)
Email: actdiddee@aol.com FAX: n/a
t Associates, Inc.
Company: Danforth Subdivision POA
(Evaluator's Company completing reference)
Telephone: 646-372-7378
Collier County has implemented a process that collects reference information on firms and their key personnel to be used in the selection
of firms to perform this project. The Name of the Company listed in the Subject above has listed you as a client for which they have
previously performed work. Please complete the survey. Please rate each criteria to the best of your knowledge on a scale of 1 to 10,
with 10 representing that you were very satisfied (and would hire the firm/individual again) and 1 representing that you were very
unsatisfied (and would never hire the firm/individual again). If you do not have sufficient knowledge of past performance in a particular
area, leave it blank and the item or form will be scored "0."
Project Description: Danforth Subdivision Lake Bank Stabilization Completion Date: 02/28/2021
Project & Construction Inspection Services
Project Budget: $655,000 Project Number of Days: 365
Item
Criteria
Score (must be completed)
1
Ability to manage the project costs (minimize change orders to scope).
10
2
Ability to maintain project schedule (complete on -time or early).
10
3
Quality of work.
10
4
Quality of consultative advice provided on the project.
10
5
Professionalism and ability to manage personnel.
10
6
Project administration (completed documents, final invoice, final product turnover;
invoices; manuals or going forward documentation, etc.)
10
7
Ability to verbally communicate and document information clearly and succinctly.
10
8
Abiltity to manage risks and unexpected project circumstances.
10
9
Ability to follow contract documents, policies, procedures, rules, regulations, etc.
10
10
Overall comfort level with hiring the company in the future (customer satisfaction).
10
TOTAL SCORE OF ALL ITEMS
100
***UPDATED JANUARY 28, 2020***
Godley CoH.nty
Administrative Services Department
Procurement Services Division
Form 5 Reference Questionnaire
(USE ONE FORM FOR EACH REQUIRED REFERENCE)
Solicitation: No. 21-7847, GOODLETTE-FRANK DITCH IMPROVEMENTS DESIGN SERVICES
Reference Questionnaire for: Water Resources Mana
(Name of Company Requesting Reference Information)
Raul Mercado, PE, CFM, Principal Engineer
(Name of Individuals Requesting Reference Information)
Name: Dwayne Bell, Public Works Director
(Evaluator completing reference questionnaire)
Email: dbell@lakeparkflorida.gov FAX: n/a
t Associates, Inc.
Company: Town of Lake Park, FL
(Evaluator's Company completing reference)
Telephone: 5 61-85 6-1430
Collier County has implemented a process that collects reference information on firms and their key personnel to be used in the selection
of firms to perform this project. The Name of the Company listed in the Subject above has listed you as a client for which they have
previously performed work. Please complete the survey. Please rate each criteria to the best of your knowledge on a scale of 1 to 10,
with 10 representing that you were very satisfied (and would hire the firm/individual again) and 1 representing that you were very
unsatisfied (and would never hire the firm/individual again). If you do not have sufficient knowledge of past performance in a particular
area, leave it blank and the item or form will be scored "0."
Project Description: Southern Outfall 72"CAP Priority
Replacement Project & Construction Inspection Services
Project Budget: $15,820
Completion Date: 05/07/2020
Project Number of Days:
Item
Criteria
Score (must be completed)
1
Ability to manage the project costs (minimize change orders to scope).
10
2
Ability to maintain project schedule (complete on -time or early).
10
3
Quality of work.
10
4
Quality of consultative advice provided on the project.
10
5
Professionalism and ability to manage personnel.
10
6
Project administration (completed documents, final invoice, final product turnover;
invoices; manuals or going forward documentation, etc.)
10
7
Ability to verbally communicate and document information clearly and succinctly.
10
8
Abiltity to manage risks and unexpected project circumstances.
10
9
Ability to follow contract documents, policies, procedures, rules, regulations, etc.
10
10
Overall comfort level with hiring the company in the future (customer satisfaction).
10
TOTAL SCORE OF ALL ITEMS
100
***UPDATED JANUARY 28, 2020***
Godley CoH.nty
Administrative Services Department
Procurement Services Division
Form 5 Reference Questionnaire
(USE ONE FORM FOR EACH REQUIRED REFERENCE)
Solicitation: No. 21-7847, GOODLETTE-FRANK DITCH IMPROVEMENTS DESIGN SERVICES
Reference Questionnaire for: Water Resources Mana
(Name of Company Requesting Reference Information)
Raul Mercado, PE, CFM, Principal Engineer
(Name of Individuals Requesting Reference Information)
Name: David Sweetay
(Evaluator completing reference questionnaire)
Email: dave.sweetay@myfwc.com FAX: n/a
t Associates, Inc.
Company: Florida Fish & Wildlife/JW Corbett WMA
(Evaluator's Company completing reference)
Telephone: 561-624-6989
Collier County has implemented a process that collects reference information on firms and their key personnel to be used in the selection
of firms to perform this project. The Name of the Company listed in the Subject above has listed you as a client for which they have
previously performed work. Please complete the survey. Please rate each criteria to the best of your knowledge on a scale of 1 to 10,
with 10 representing that you were very satisfied (and would hire the firm/individual again) and 1 representing that you were very
unsatisfied (and would never hire the firm/individual again). If you do not have sufficient knowledge of past performance in a particular
area, leave it blank and the item or form will be scored "0."
Project Description: S-4 Control Structure Sediment Transport
Retrofit Design Repairs
Project Budget: $130,000
Completion Date: 06/01/2019
Project Number of Days:
Item
Criteria
Score (must be completed)
1
Ability to manage the project costs (minimize change orders to scope).
10
2
Ability to maintain project schedule (complete on -time or early).
10
3
Quality of work.
9
4
Quality of consultative advice provided on the project.
9
5
Professionalism and ability to manage personnel.
8
6
Project administration (completed documents, final invoice, final product turnover;
invoices; manuals or going forward documentation, etc.)
9
7
Ability to verbally communicate and document information clearly and succinctly.
9
8
Abiltity to manage risks and unexpected project circumstances.
10
9
Ability to follow contract documents, policies, procedures, rules, regulations, etc.
8
10
Overall comfort level with hiring the company in the future (customer satisfaction).
9
TOTAL SCORE OF ALL ITEMS
91
***UPDATED JANUARY 28, 2020***
MN
Collier Comity
Administrative Services Department
Procurement Services Division
Form 5 Reference Questionnaire
(USE ONE FORM FOR EACH REQUIRED REFERENCE)
Solicitation: No. 21-7847, GOODLETTE-FRANK DITCH IMPROVEMENTS DESIGN SERVICES
Reference Questionnaire for: WGI, Inc.
(Name of Company Requesting Reference Information)
Jim Sullivan, PSM
(Name of Individuals Requesting Reference Information)
Name: Dave Bends, PSM
(Evaluator completing reference questionnaire)
Email: anenas@Iwaa.net FAX:
Company: Lake Worth Drainage District
(Evaluator's Company completing reference)
561.819.5559
Collier County has implemented a process that collects reference information on firms and their key personnel to be used in the selection
of firms to perform this project. The Name of the Company listed in the Subject above has listed you as a client for which they have
previously performed work. Please complete the survey. Please rate each criteria to the best of your knowledge on a scale of 1 to 10,
with 10 representing that you were very satisifed (and would hire the firm/individual again) and 1 representing that you were very
unsatisfied (and would never hire the firm/indivdival again). If you do not have sufficient knowledge of past performance in a particular
area, leave it blank and the item or form will be scored "0."
Project Description: Canal Rehabilitation Program
Project Budget: $350,000+
Completion Date: Ongoing
Project Number of Days: Ongoing
Item
Criteria
Score (must be completed)
1
Ability to manage the project costs (minimize change orders to scope).
9
2
Ability to maintain project schedule (complete on -time or early).
10
3
Quality of work.
10
4
Quality of consultative advice provided on the project.
10
5
Professionalism and ability to manage personnel.
10
6
Project administration (completed documents, final invoice, final product turnover;
invoices; manuals or going forward documentation, etc.)
9
7
Ability to verbally communicate and document information clearly and succinctly.
10
8
Abiltity to manage risks and unexpected project circumstances.
9
9
Ability to follow contract documents, policies, procedures, rules, regulations, etc.
10
10
Overall comfort level with hiring the company in the future (customer satisfaction).
10
TOTAL SCORE OF ALL ITEMS
97
***UPDATED JANUARY 28, 2020***
MN
Collier Comity
Administrative Services Department
Procurement Services Division
Form 5 Reference Questionnaire
(USE ONE FORM FOR EACH REQUIRED REFERENCE)
Solicitation: No. 21-7847, GOODLETTE-FRANK DITCH IMPROVEMENTS DESIGN SERVICES
Reference Questionnaire for: WGI, Inc.
(Name of Company Requesting Reference Information)
(Name of Individuals Requesting Reference Information)
Name:
(Evaluator completing reference questionnaire)
Email: FAX:
Company: City of Port St. Lucie
(Evaluator's Company completing reference)
Collier County has implemented a process that collects reference information on firms and their key personnel to be used in the selection
of firms to perform this project. The Name of the Company listed in the Subject above has listed you as a client for which they have
previously performed work. Please complete the survey. Please rate each criteria to the best of your knowledge on a scale of 1 to 10,
with 10 representing that you were very satisifed (and would hire the firm/individual again) and 1 representing that you were very
unsatisfied (and would never hire the firm/indivdival again). If you do not have sufficient knowledge of past performance in a particular
area, leave it blank and the item or form will be scored "0."
Project Description: E-3 Canal Bank Stabilization
Project Budget: $155,000
Completion Date: June 2016
Project Number of Days: 305 days
Item
Criteria
Score (must be completed)
1
Ability to manage the project costs (minimize change orders to scope).
2
Ability to maintain project schedule (complete on -time or early).
3
Quality of work.
4
Quality of consultative advice provided on the project.
5
Professionalism and ability to manage personnel.
6
Project administration (completed documents, final invoice, final product turnover;
invoices; manuals or going forward documentation, etc.)
7
Ability to verbally communicate and document information clearly and succinctly.
8
Abiltity to manage risks and unexpected project circumstances.
9
Ability to follow contract documents, policies, procedures, rules, regulations, etc.
10
Overall comfort level with hiring the company in the future (customer satisfaction).
TOTAL SCORE OF ALL ITEMS
***UPDATED JANUARY 28, 2020***
COiLier C01411ty
Administrative Services Department
Procurement Services Division
Form 5 Reference Questionnaire
(USE ONE FORM FOR EACH REQUIRED REFERENCE)
Solicitation: No. 21-7847, GOODLETTE-FRANK DITCH IMPROVEMENTS DESIGN SERVICES
Reference Questionnaire for: WGI, Inc.
(Name of Company Requesting Reference Information)
(Name of Individuals Requesting Reference Information)
Name: Ray Einarson, P.E.
(Evaluator completing reference questionnaire)
Email: ray.einarson@talgov.com FAX:
Company: City of Tallahassee
(Evaluator's Company completing reference)
Collier County has implemented a process that collects reference information on firms and their key personnel to be used in the selection
of firms to perform this project. The Name of the Company listed in the Subject above has listed you as a client for which they have
previously performed work. Please complete the survey. Please rate each criteria to the best of your knowledge on a scale of 1 to 10,
with 10 representing that you were very satisifed (and would hire the firm/individual again) and 1 representing that you were very
unsatisfied (and would never hire the firm/indivdival again). If you do not have sufficient knowledge of past performance in a particular
area, leave it blank and the item or form will be scored "0."
Project Description: Park Avenue Ditch Bank Stabilization Completion Date
Project Budget:. $1,055,000
Jan 2021
Project Number of Days: 264
Item
Criteria
Score must be completed)
1
Ability to manage the project costs (minimize change orders to scope).
10
2
Ability to maintain project schedule (complete on -time or early).
6
3
Quality of work.
8
4
Quality of consultative advice provided on the project.
9
5
Professionalism and ability to manage personnel.
8
6
Project administration (completed documents, final invoice, final product turnover;
invoices; manuals or going forward documentation, etc.)
8
7
Ability to verbally communicate and document information clearly and succinctly.
8
8
Abiltity to manage risks and unexpected project circumstances.
8
9
Ability to follow contract documents, policies, procedures, rules, regulations, etc.
8
10
Overall comfort level with hiring the company in the future (customer satisfaction).
8
TOTAL SCORE OF ALL ITEMS
81
***UPDATED JANUARY 28, 2020***
Collier County
Administrative Services Department
Procurement Services Division
Form 5 Reference Questionnaire
(USE ONE FORM FOR EACH REQUIRED REFERENCE)
Solicitation: No. 21-7847, GOODLETTE-FRANK DITCH IMPROVEMENTS DESIGN SERVICES
Reference Questionnaire for: Forge Engineering, Inc.
(Name of Company Requesting Reference Information)
Robert J. McGinnis, P.E.
(Name of Individuals Requesting Reference Information)
Name: Jared R. Brown, P.E.
(Evaluator completing reference questionnaire)
Email: jbrown@johnsoneng.com
Company: JOHNSON ENGINEERING, INC.
(Evaluator's Company completing reference)
FAX: 239.334.3661
239.280.4321
Collier County has implemented a process that collects reference information on firms and their key personnel to be used in the selection
of firms to perform this project. The Name of the Company listed in the Subject above has listed you as a client for which they have
previously performed work. Please complete the survey. Please rate each criteria to the best of your knowledge on a scale of 1 to 10,
with 10 representing that you were very satisifed (and would hire the firm/individual again) and 1 representing that you were very
unsatisfied (and would never hire the firm/indivdival again). If you do not have sufficient knowledge of past performance in a particular
area, leave it blank and the item or form will be scored "0."
Project Description:
Project Budget:
NESA Interim WWTP
$30,560.00
Completion Date: January 22, 2020
Project Number of Days:
We
Item
Criteria
Score (must be completed)
1
Ability to manage the project costs (minimize change orders to scope).
10
2
Ability to maintain project schedule (complete on -time or early).
10
3
Quality of work.
10
4
Quality of consultative advice provided on the project.
10
5
Professionalism and ability to manage personnel.
10
6
Project administration (completed documents, final invoice, final product turnover;
invoices; manuals or going forward documentation, etc.)
10
7
Ability to verbally communicate and document information clearly and succinctly.
10
8
Abiltity to manage risks and unexpected project circumstances.
10
9
Ability to follow contract documents, policies, procedures, rules, regulations, etc.
10
10
Overall comfort level with hiring the company in the future (customer satisfaction).
10
TOTAL SCORE OF ALL ITEMS
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***UPDATED JANUARY 28, 2020***
Collier County
Administrative Services Department
Procurement Services Division
Form 5 Reference Questionnaire
(USE ONE FORM FOR EACH REQUIRED REFERENCE)
Solicitation: No. 21-7847, GOODLETTE-FRANK DITCH IMPROVEMENTS DESIGN SERVICES
Reference Questionnaire for: Forge Engineering, Inc.
(Name of Company Requesting Reference Information)
Robert J. McGinnis, P.E.
(Name of Individuals Requesting Reference Information)
Name: Carl Thrushman, P.E.
(Evaluator completing reference questionnaire)
Email: Carl@davidsonengineering.com FAX:
Company: Davidson Engineering, Inc.
(Evaluator's Company completing reference)
239.434.6060
Collier County has implemented a process that collects reference information on firms and their key personnel to be used in the selection
of firms to perform this project. The Name of the Company listed in the Subject above has listed you as a client for which they have
previously performed work. Please complete the survey. Please rate each criteria to the best of your knowledge on a scale of 1 to 10,
with 10 representing that you were very satisifed (and would hire the firm/individual again) and 1 representing that you were very
unsatisfied (and would never hire the firm/indivdival again). If you do not have sufficient knowledge of past performance in a particular
area, leave it blank and the item or form will be scored "0."
Project Description:
Project Budget:
Paradise Coast Sports Complex
$26,635
Completion Date: February 14, 2019
Project Number of Days:
We
Item
Criteria
Score (must be completed)
1
Ability to manage the project costs (minimize change orders to scope).
10
2
Ability to maintain project schedule (complete on -time or early).
10
3
Quality of work.
10
4
Quality of consultative advice provided on the project.
10
5
Professionalism and ability to manage personnel.
10
6
Project administration (completed documents, final invoice, final product turnover;
invoices; manuals or going forward documentation, etc.)
10
7
Ability to verbally communicate and document information clearly and succinctly.
10
8
Abiltity to manage risks and unexpected project circumstances.
10
9
Ability to follow contract documents, policies, procedures, rules, regulations, etc.
10
10
Overall comfort level with hiring the company in the future (customer satisfaction).
10
TOTAL SCORE OF ALL ITEMS
too
***UPDATED JANUARY 28, 2020***
EXHIBIT I
FEDERAL CONTRACT PROVISIONS AND ASSURANCES
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM (HMGP)
97.039
The supplemental conditions contained in this section are intended to cooperate with, to supplement, and
to modify the general conditions and other specifications. In cases of disagreement with any other section
of this contract, the Supplemental Conditions shall govern. This is an acknowledgement that FEMA financial
assistance will be used to fund all or a portion of the contract.
Pursuant uniform requirements of federal awards (2 CFR Part 200.23) the definition of CONTRACTOR is
an entity that receives a Contract / Purchase Order.
Compliance with Federal Law, Regulations and Executive Orders: The Sub -Recipient (County) agrees
to include in the subcontract that (i) the subcontractor is bound by the terms of the Federally -Funded
Subaward and Grant Agreement, (ii) the subcontractor is bound by all applicable state and Federal laws
and regulations, and (iii) the subcontractor shall hold the Division and Sub -Recipient harmless against all
claims of whatever nature arising out of the subcontractor's performance of work under this Agreement, to
the extent allowed and required by law.
Specifically, the Contractor shall be responsible for being knowledgeable and performing any and all
services under this contract in accordance with the following governing regulations along with all applicable
Federal law, regulations, executive orders, FEMA policies, procedures, and directives.
The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) is generally governed by the following statutes and
regulations:
0 2 C.F.R. Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit
Requirements for Federal Awards
0 2 C.F.R. §§200.318 through 200.326; Appendix II to 2 C.F.R. Part 200 (entitled "Contract
Provisions for Non -Federal Entity Contracts Under Federal Awards")
0 44 C.F.R. Parts 7, 9,10,13,14,17,18, 25, 206, 220, and 221, and any other applicable FEMA policy
memoranda and guidance document;
0 The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act
0 State of Florida Administrative Plan for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
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Access to Records: (1) The contractor agrees to provide the County, the FEMA Administrator, the
Comptroller General of the United States, or any of their authorized representative's access to any books,
documents, papers, and records of the Contractor which are directly pertinent to this contract for the
purposes of making audits, examinations, excerpts, and transcriptions. (2) The Contractor agrees to permit
any of the foregoing parties to reproduce by any means whatsoever or to copy excerpts and transcriptions
as reasonably needed. (3) The contractor agrees to provide the FEMA Administrator or his authorized
representatives' access to construction or other work sites pertaining to the work being completed under
the contract. (4) In compliance with the Disaster Recovery Act of 2018, the County and the Contractor
acknowledge and agree that no language in this contract is intended to prohibit audits or internal reviews
by the FEMA Administrator or the Comptroller General of the United States.
Pursuant to 2 C.F.R. §200.336, the right of access is not limited to the required retention period but lasts
as long as the records are retained.
Changes: To be eligible for FEMA assistance under the non -Federal entity's FEMA grant or cooperative
agreement, the cost of the change, modification, change order, or constructive change must be allowable,
allocable, within the scope of its grant or cooperative agreement, and reasonable for the completion of
project scope.
DHS Seal, Logo, and Flags: The contractor shall not use the DHS seal(s), logos, crests, or reproductions
of flags or likenesses of DHS agency officials without specific FEMA pre- approval.
No Obligation by Federal Government: The Federal Government is not a party to this contract and is not
subject to any obligations or liabilities to the non -Federal entity, contractor, or any other party pertaining to
any matter resulting from the contract.
Program Fraud and False or Fraudulent Statements or Related Acts: The Contractor acknowledges
that 31 U.S.C. Chap. 38 (Administrative Remedies for False Claims and Statements) applies to the
Contractor's actions pertaining to this contract.
Administrative, Contractual, or Legal Remedies (over $250,000): Unless otherwise provided in this
contract, all claims, counter -claims, disputes and other matters in question between the local
government and the contractor, arising out of or relating to this contract, or the breach of it, will be decided
by arbitration, if the parties mutually agree, or in a Florida court of competent jurisdiction.
Termination: See Standard Purchase Order and/or Contract Terms and Conditions
Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 3701-3708) (over $100,000): Where
applicable, all contracts awarded by the solicitor in excess of $100,000 that involve the employment of
mechanics or laborers must include a provision for compliance with 40 U.S.C. 3702 and 3704, as
supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 5).
(1) Overtime requirements. No contractor or subcontractor contracting for any part of the contract work
which may require or involve the employment of laborers or mechanics shall require or permit any such
laborer or mechanic in any workweek in which he or she is employed on such work to work in excess of
forty hours in such workweek unless such laborer or mechanic receives compensation at a rate not less
than one and one-half times the basic rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of forty hours in such
workweek.
(2) Violation; liability for unpaid wages; liquidated damages. In the event of any violation of the clause
set forth in paragraph (1) of this section the contractor and any subcontractor responsible therefor shall be
liable for the unpaid wages. In addition, such contractor and subcontractor shall be liable to the United
States (in the case of work done under contract for the District of Columbia or a territory, to such District
or to such territory), for liquidated damages. Such liquidated damages shall be computed with respect to
each individual laborer or mechanic, including watchmen and guards, employed in violation of the clause
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set forth in paragraph (1) of this section, in the sum of $27 for each calendar day on which such individual
was required or permitted to work in excess of the standard workweek of forty hours without payment of
the overtime wages required by the clause set forth in paragraph (1) of this section.
(3) Withholding for unpaid wages and liquidated damages. The County or FEMA shall upon its own
action or upon written request of an authorized representative of the Department of Labor withhold or cause
to be withheld, from any moneys payable on account of work performed by the contractor or subcontractor
under any such contract or any other Federal contract with the same prime contractor, or any other
federally -assisted contract subject to the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, which is held by
the same prime contractor, such sums as may be determined to be necessary to satisfy any liabilities of
such contractor or subcontractor for unpaid wages and liquidated damages as provided in the clause set
forth in paragraph (2) of this section.
(4) Subcontracts. The contractor or subcontractor shall insert in any subcontracts the clauses set forth
in paragraph (1) through (4) of this section and a clause requiring the subcontractors to include these
clauses in any lower tier subcontracts. The prime contractor shall be responsible for compliance by any
subcontractor or lower tier subcontractor with the clauses set forth in paragraphs (1) through (4) of this
section."
Rights to Inventions Made Under a Contract or Agreement: Exempt from FEMA Public Assistance
Funding
Clean Air Act (over $150,000): 1. The contractor agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders
or regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq. 2. The contractor
agrees to report each violation to the County and understands and agrees that the County will, in turn,
report each violation as required to assure notification to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and
the appropriate Environmental Protection Agency Regional Office. 3. The contractor agrees to include
these requirements in each subcontract exceeding $150,000 financed in whole or in part with Federal
assistance provided by FEMA.
Federal Water Pollution Control Act (over $150,000): 1. The contractor agrees to comply with all
applicable standards, orders, or regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401-7671 q)
and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act as amended (33 U.S.C.1251-1387), and will report
violations to FEMA and the Regional Office of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 2. The
contractor agrees to report each violation to the County and understands and agrees that the County will,
in turn, report each violation as required to assure notification to the Federal Emergency Management
Agency, and the appropriate Environmental Protection Agency Regional Office. 3. The contractor agrees
to include these requirements in each subcontract exceeding $150,000 financed in whole or in part with
Federal assistance provided by FEMA.
Suspension and Debarment: (1) This contract is a covered transaction for purposes of 2 C.F.R. pt. 180
and 2 C.F.R. pt. 3000. As such the contractor is required to verify that none of the contractor, its principals
(defined at 2 C.F.R. § 180.995), or its affiliates (defined at 2 C.F.R. § 180.905) are excluded (defined at 2
C.F.R. § 180.940) or disqualified (defined at 2 C.F.R. § 180.935). (2) The contractor must comply with 2
C.F.R. pt. 180, subpart C and 2 C.F.R. pt. 3000, subpart C and must include a requirement to comply with
these regulations in any lower tier covered transaction it enters into. (3) This certification is a material
representation of fact relied upon by the County. If it is later determined that the contractor did not comply
with 2 C.F.R. pt. 180, subpart C and 2 C.F.R. pt. 3000, subpart C, in addition to remedies available to the
County, the Federal Government may pursue available remedies, including but not limited to suspension
and/or debarment. (4) The bidder or proposer agrees to comply with the requirements of 2 C.F.R. pt. 180,
subpart C and 2 C.F.R. pt. 3000, subpart C while this offer is valid and throughout the period of any contract
that may arise from this offer. The bidder or proposer further agrees to include a provision requiring such
compliance in its lower tier covered transactions.
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Subject to the non -procurement debarment and suspension regulations implementing Executive Orders
12549 and 12689, 2 CFR part 180, a contract award (2 CFR 180.220) must not be made to parties lies on
the governmentwide Excluded parties List System in the System for Award Management (SAM). In
accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 CFR 190 that implement Executive Orders 12549 (3 CFR Part
1906 Comp., p. 189) and 12689 (3 CFR part 1989 Comp., p. 235). "Debarment and Suspension." The
Excluded parties List System in SAM contains the names of parties debarred, suspended, or otherwise
excluded by agencies, as well as parties declared ineligible under statutory or regulatory authority other
than Executive Order 12549.
Byrd Anti -Lobbying Amendment (31 U.S.C. § 1352 (as amended) (over $100,000): Contractors who
apply or bid for an award of $100,000 or more shall file the required certification. Each tier certifies to the
tier above that it will not and has not used Federal appropriated funds to pay any person or organization for
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, officer
or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with obtaining any
Federal contract, grant, or any other award covered by 31 U.S.C. § 1352. Each tier shall also disclose any
lobbying with non -Federal funds that takes place in connection with obtaining any Federal award. Such
disclosures are forwarded from tier to tier up to the recipient.
Procurement of Recovered Materials (§200.323) (Over $10,000): 1. In the performance of this contract,
the Contractor shall make maximum use of products containing recovered materials that are EPA -
designated items unless the product cannot be acquired— a. Competitively within a timeframe providing
for compliance with the contract performance schedule; b. Meeting contract performance requirements; or
c. At a reasonable price. 2. Information about this requirement, along with the list of EPA -designated items,
is available at EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines web site,
https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive- procurement-guideline-cpg-program 3. The Contractor also
agrees to comply with all other applicable requirements of Section 6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act."
Contracting with small and minority businesses, women's business enterprises, and labor surplus
area firms §200.321 (a) The Solicitor must take all necessary affirmative steps to assure that minority
businesses, women's business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are used whenever possible. (b)
Affirmative steps must include:
(1) Placing qualified small and minority businesses and women's business enterprises on
solicitation lists;
(2) Assuring that small and minority businesses, and women's business enterprises are
solicited whenever they are potential sources;
(3) Dividing total requirements, when economically feasible, into smaller tasks or quantities
to permit maximum participation by small and minority businesses, and women's
business enterprises;
(4) Establishing delivery schedules, where the requirement permits, which encourage
participation by small and minority businesses, and women's business enterprises;
(5) Using the services and assistance, as appropriate, of such organizations as the Small
Business Administration and the Minority Business Development Agency of the
Department of Commerce; and
(6) Requiring the prime contractor, if subcontracts are to be let, to take the affirmative
steps listed in paragraphs (1) through (5) of this section.
Domestic Preference for Procurements 200.322 (a) As appropriate and to the extent consistent with law,
the non -Federal entity should, to the greatest extent practicable under a Federal award, provide a
preference for the purchase, acquisition, or use of goods, products, or materials produced in the United
States (including but not limited to iron, aluminum, steel, cement, and other manufactured products). The
requirements of this section must be included in all subawards including all contracts and purchase orders
for work or products under this award. (b) For purposes of this section: (1) "Produced in the United States"
EXHIBIT I - 4
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means, for iron and steel products, that all manufacturing processes, from the initial melting stage through
the application of coatings, occurred in the United States. (2) "Manufactured products" means items and
construction materials composed in whole or in part of non-ferrous metals such as aluminum; plastics and
polymer -based products such as polyvinyl chloride pipe; aggregates such as concrete; glass, including
optical fiber; and lumber.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES
Prohibition on Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services
(a) Definitions. As used in this clause, the terms backhaul; covered foreign country; covered
telecommunications equipment or services; interconnection arrangements; roaming; substantial or
essential component; and telecommunications equipment or services have the meaning as defined in
FEMA Policy, #405-143-1 Prohibitions on Expending FEMA Award Funds forcovered Telecommunications
Equipment or Services As used in this clause —
(b) Prohibitions.
(1) Section 889(b) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year2019, Pub. L.
No. 115-232, and 2 C.F.R. § 200.216 prohibit the head of an executive agency on or after Aug.13, 2020,
from obligating or expending grant, cooperative agreement, loan, or loan guarantee funds on certain
telecommunications products or from certain entities for national security reasons.
(2) Unless an exception in paragraph (c) of this clause applies, the contractor and its subcontractors may
not use grant, cooperative agreement, loan, or loan guarantee funds from the Federal Emergency
Management Agency to:
(i) Procure or obtain any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications
equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology
of any system;
(ii) Enter into, extend, or renew a contract to procure or obtain any equipment, system, or service that
uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of
any system, or as critical technology of any system;
(iii) Enter into, extend, or renew contracts with entities that use covered telecommunications equipment
or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of
any system; or
(iv) Provide, as part of its performance of this contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument,
any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a
substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system.
(c) Exceptions.
(1) This clause does not prohibit contractors from providing — a. A service that connects to the facilities of
a third -party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or b. Telecommunications
equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or permit visibility into any user data or packets that
such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.
(2) By necessary implication and regulation, the prohibitions also do not apply to: a. Covered
telecommunications equipment or services that: I. Are not used as a substantial or essential component of
any system; and ii. Are not used as critical technology of any system. b. Other telecommunications
equipment or services that are not considered covered telecommunications equipment or services.
(d) Reporting requirement.
(1) In the event the contractor identifies covered telecommunications equipment or services used as a
substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, during
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contract performance, or the contractor is notified of such by a subcontractor at any tier or by any other
source, the contractor shall report the information in paragraph (d)(2) of this clause to the recipient or
subrecipient, unless elsewhere in this contract are established procedures for reporting the information.
(2) The Contractor shall report the following information pursuant to paragraph (d)(1) of this clause: (i)
Within one business day from the date of such identification or notification: The contract number; the order
number(s), if applicable; supplier name; supplier unique entity identifier (if known); supplier Commercial
and Government Entity (CAGE) code (if known); brand; model number (original equipment manufacturer
number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number); item description; and any readily available
information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended. (ii) Within 10 business days of submitting
the information in paragraph (d)(2)(i) of this clause: Any further available information about mitigation
actions undertaken or recommended. In addition, the contractor shall describe the efforts it undertook to
prevent use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services, and any additional efforts
that will be incorporated to prevent future use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or
services.
(e) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph(e), in
all subcontracts and other contractual instruments.
(f) Definitions
Backhaul means intermediate links between the core network, or backbone network, and the small
subnetworks at the edge of the network (e.g., connecting cell phones/towers to the core telephone network).
Backhaul can be wireless (e.g., microwave) or wired (e.g., fiber optic, coaxial cable, Ethernet).
Covered foreign country means the People's Republic of China.
Covered telecommunications equipment or services means— a. Telecommunications equipment produced
by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation, (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities); b.
For the purpose of public safety, security of Government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical
infrastructure, and other national security purposes, video surveillance and telecommunications equipment
produced by Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or
Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities); c. Telecommunications or video
surveillance services provided by such entities or using such equipment; or d. Telecommunications or video
surveillance equipment or services produced or provided by an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in
consultation with the Director of National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation,
reasonably believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the government of
a covered foreign country.
Interconnection arrangements means arrangements governing the physical connection of two or more
networks to allow the use of another's network to hand off traffic where it is ultimately delivered (e.g.,
connection of a customer of telephone provider A to a customer of telephone company B) or sharing data
and other information resources.
Roaming means cellular communications services (e.g., voice, video, data) received from a visited network
when unable to connect to the facilities of the home network either because signal coverage is too weak or
because traffic is too high.
Substantial or essential component means any component necessary for the proper function or
performance of a piece of equipment, system, or service.
Telecommunications equipment or services means telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or
services, such as, but not limited to, mobile phones, land lines, internet, video surveillance, and cloud
servers.
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Americans with Disabilities Act (Public Law 101-336, 42 U.S.C. Section 12101 et seq.): The Sub -
Recipient agrees to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act (Public Law 101-336, 42 U.S.C.
Section 12101 et sea.), which prohibits discrimination by public and private entities on the basis of
disability in employment, public accommodations, transportation, State and local government services,
and telecommunications.
Energy Policy and Conservation Act (Pt. 200, App. II): The Contractor shall comply with the
mandatory standards and policies relating to energy efficiency which are contained in the state energy
conservation plan issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6201).
STATE PROVISIONS
Record Retention: The contractor shall maintain and retain sufficient records demonstrating its compliance
with the terms of the Agreement for a period of at least five (5) years after final payment is made and shall
allow the County, FDEM, or its designee's access to such records upon request.
Convicted or Discriminatory Vendors List: Those who have been placed on the convicted vendor
list following a conviction for a public entity crime or on the discriminatory vendor list may not submit
a bid on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a bid on a
contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not
submit bids on leases of real property to a public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a
contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with a public entity, and may not
transact business with any public entity in excess of $25,000.00 for a period of 36 months from the
date of being placed on the convicted vendor list or on the discriminatory vendor list.
Immigration and Nationality Act (INA): The State of Florida will not intentionally award publicly -
funded contracts to any contractor who knowingly employs unauthorized alien workers, constituting a
violation of the employment provisions contained in 8 U.S.C. Section 1324a(e) [Section 274A(e) of the
Immigration and Nationality Act ("INA")). The Division shall consider the employment by any contractor
of unauthorized aliens a violation of Section 274A(e) of the INA. Such violation by the County of the
employment provisions contained in Section 274A(e) of the INA shall be grounds for unilateral
cancellation of this Agreement by the Division.
Lobbying: No funds received pursuant to this Agreement may be expended for lobbying the Legislature,
the judicial branch, or any state agency.
Copyright, Patent and Trademark: If any discovery or invention is developed in the course of or as
a result of work or services performed under this Agreement, or in any way connected with it, the
County shall refer the discovery or invention to the Division for a determination whether the State of
Florida will seek patent protection in its name. Any patent rights accruing under or in connection with
the performance of this Agreement are reserved to the State of Florida. If any books, manuals, films,
or other copyrightable material are produced, the County shall notify the Division. Any copyrights
accruing under or in connection with the performance under this Agreement are transferred by the
County to the State of Florida.
EXHIBIT I - 7
EXHIBIT I
FEDERAL CONTRACT PROVISIONS AND ASSURANCES
Acknowledgement of Terms, Conditions, and Grant Clauses
Certification
This is an acknowledgement that FEMA financial assistance will be used to fund all or a portion of the
contract. The contractor will comply with all applicable Federal law, regulations, executive orders, FEMA
policies, procedures, and directives.
If the Contractor subcontracts any of the work required under this Agreement, a copy of the signed
subcontract must be available to the County for review and approval. The Contractor agrees to include in
the subcontract that (1) the subcontractor is bound by the terms of this Agreement, (ii) the subcontractor is
bound by all applicable state and federal laws and regulations, and (iii) the subcontractor shall hold the
County and the Grantor Agency harmless against all claims of whatever nature arising out of the
subcontractor's performance of work under this Agreement, to the extent allowed and required by law. The
County may document in the quarterly report the Contractor's progress in performing its work under this
agreement.
On behalf of my firm, I acknowledge, the grant requirements identified in this document
Vendor/Contractor Name water Resources Management Associates, Inc.
Date 5 ._ 19 - Zo Z 1
Authorized Signature
EXHIBIT I - 8
Attachment H
Certification Regaraing
Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility
And Voluntary Exclusion
Subcontractor Covered Transactions
(1) The prospective subcontractor, Water Resources Management Associates, Inc.
of the Sub -Recipient certifies, by submission of this document, that neither it nor its principals is
presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded
from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency.
(2) Where the Sub -Recipient's subcontractor is unable to certify to the above statement, the prospective
subcontractor shall attach an explanation to this form.
SUBCONTRACTOR
By: Collier County BOCC
6rqftature V ub-Recipient's Name
Raul Mercado, President
Name and itle
250 Tequesta Drive, Suite 302
Street Address
Tequesta, FL 33469
City, State, Zip
Date
50
EXHIBIT I - 9
H0393
DE M contract Number
4337-299-R
FEMA Project Number
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EXHIBIT I
FEDERAL CONTRACT PROVISIONS AND ASSURANCES
COLUER COUNTY
ANTICIPATED DISADVANTAGED, MINORITY, WOMEN OR VETERAN PARTICIPATION STATEMENT
will be verified. Unverifable statuses will require the PRIME to either prai-dde a reoised statement or provide source documentation that validates a
A. PRIMEVENDOR/COINTRACTOR INFORMATION
PRIME NAME PAIMEFE.DNUMBER CONTRACT DOLL4RAMOUNT
Water Resources Management Associates, Inc. 65-0851392 TBD
I5THE PMEAFIDDREM-CERMEDDISADVANTAGED, WTMM y O IS THE ACnVITYOFTHIS CIONTRACT._
MINORTTYOR WOMEN BUSINESS ENTE RPRISE?
(DBEJPAB"iBE) OR HAVE A SMALL D ISADVA N1 AGED
DBE? M CONSTRULTION ? Y O O
BUSI N ESS SA CERTIFICATION FROM THE SPAALL BUSINESS MBE? O N ODNSULTATION? O N
ADMINISTRATION? A SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN? WEE? Y OTHER? Y CD
5DB 8A? Y N
IS THISSUBMISSIDN A REVISION? Y N IT YES, REVISION NUMBER n a
B, IF PRIME HAS SUBCONTRACTOR OR SUPPLIER WHO IS A OISAOVANTAGED MWORITY, WOMEN -OWNED, SMALL
BUSINESS CONCERN OR SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN, PRIME IS TOCOMPLETE THIS NIMSECIll
DBE WWBE 5UE.CONTRACTORORSUPPLIER I TYPE OF WORK OR I ETHNICITY€OPE I SUB/5UPIP LIER PERCENT OF CONTRACT
VETERAN I NAME SPECIALTY ;Sae Be owl DOLLAR AMOUNT DOLLARS
M/WBE I Cella Molnar & Associates, Inc. I Public Relations I NMW I TBD I TBD
TOTALS I TBD ITBD
C. SECTION TO BE COMPLETED BY PRIME VENDORJCONTRACTOR
NAME OF SUBMTTTER DATE Trn-EOF SUBMIITER
Water Resources Management Associates, Inc. 03/05/2021 President
EMAIL ADDRESS OFPRIME [5UBMIITERI TELEPHONE NUMBER FAXNLMHR
raul.mercado@wrmaeng.com (561) 529-2075 (561) 401-9385
N- -E: -hu information is used to track and report aMxipated DBE or MBE participation in federally-furmled contracts- The anticipated DBE or
NI BE amount is vol untary and will not become part of the contractual terms. This form must be submitted at time of response to a
sol icitation- tF and when awarded a County contract, the prime will be asked to update the information for the grant compliance fi les.
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DEPARTMENT NAME I C OW ER CONTUCT # fIFEi FP ar POIREOS I GRANT PROD RAM/ODNTRACT
IADCEPTED BY_ I DATE I
EXHIBIT I - 10
EXHIBIT I
FEDERAL CONTRACT PROVISIONS AND ASSURANCES
LOBBYING CERTIFICATION
(To be submitted with each bid or offer exceeding $100,000)
The undersigned [Contractor] certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge, that
1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person
for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency, a Member of Congress, an officer
or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal
contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative
agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant,
loan, or cooperative agreement.
2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing
or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of
Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or
cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form- LLL, "Disclosure Form to
Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions.
3. The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all
subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative
agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was
made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction
imposed by 31, U.S.C. § 1352 (as amended by the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995). Any person who fails to file
the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000
for each such failure.
The Contractor certifies or affirms the truthfulness and accuracy of each statement of its certification and
disclosure, if any. In addition, the Contractor understands and agrees that the provisions of 31 U.S.C. § 3801 et
seq., apply to this certification and disclosure, if any.
Water Resources Management Associates, Inc.
Contractor (Firm Name)
Signature of Contractor's A6fhorized Official
Raul Mercado, President
Name and Title of Contractor's Authorized Official
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EXHIBIT I - 11
Form 1111 _9 Request for Taxpayer Give Form to the
(Rev. December2014) Identification Number and Certification requester. Do not
Department of the Treasury send to the IRS.
Internal Revenue Service
1 Name (as shown on your income tax return). Name is required on this line; do not leave this line blank.
WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.
2 Business name/disregarded entity name, it different trom above
3 Check appropriate box for federal tax classification; check only one of the following seven boxes:
❑ Individual/sole proprietor or ❑ C Corporation ❑✓ S Corporation ❑ Partnership ❑ Trust/estate
single -member LLC
❑ Limited liability company. Enter the tax classification (C=C corporation, S=S corporation, P=partnership) ►
Note. For a single -member LLC that is disregarded, do not check LLC; check the appropriate box in the line above for
the tax classification of the single -member owner.
LJ Other (see Instructions) ■
5 Address (number, street, and apt. or suite no.)
250 TEQUESTA DRIVE, STE 302
6 City state, and ZIP code
TEQUESTA, FL 33469
T List account number(s) here (optional)
4 Exemptions (codes apply only to
certain entities, not individuals; see
instructions on page 3):
Exempt payee code (if any) 5
Exemption from FATCA reporting
code (if any)
(Applies to accounts maintained outside the U.S.)
Requester's name and address (optional)
Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)
Enter your TIN in the appropriate box. The TIN provided must match the name given on line 1 to avoid
Social security number
backup withholding. For individuals, this is generally your social security number (SSN). However, fora
resident alien, sole proprietor, or disregarded entity, see the Part I instructions on page 3. For other
entities, it is your employer identification number (EIN). If you do not have a number, see How to get a
TIN on page 3.
or
Note. If the account is in more than one name, see the instructions for line 1 and the chart on page 4 for I Employer Identxtcatlon number
guidelines on whose number to enter.
6 5- 0 8 1 5 1 1 3 M92
11 Certification
Under penalties of perjury, I certify that:
1. The number shown on this form is my correct taxpayer identification number (or I am waiting for a number to be issued to me); and
2. 1 am not subject to backup withholding because: (a) I am exempt from backup withholding, or (b) I have not been notified by the Internal Revenue
Service (IRS) that I am subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends, or (c) the IRS has notified me that I am
no longer subject to backup withholding; and
3. 1 am a U.S. citizen or other U.S. person (defined below); and
4. The FATCA code(s) entered on this form (if any) indicating that I am exempt from FATCA reporting is correct.
Certification instructions. You must cross out item 2 above if you have been notified by the IRS that you are currently subject to backup withholding
because you have failed to report all interest and dividends on your tax return. For real estate transactions, item 2 does not apply. For mortgage
interest paid, acquisition or abandonment of secured property, cancellation of debt, contributions to an individual retirement arrangement (IRA), and
generally, payments other than interest and dividends, you are not required to sign the certification, but you must provide your correct TIN. See the
instructions on page 3.
Sign Signature of �S'
Here u.s. person ■ , ; � ' Date ► /1/ — J /
General Instructions
Section references are to the Internal Revenue Code unless otherwise noted.
Future developments. Information about developments affecting Form W-9 (such
as legislation enacted after we release it) is at www irs.gov/fw9.
Purpose of Form
An individual or entity (Form W-9 requester) who is required to file an information
return with the IRS must obtain your correct taxpayer identification number (TIN)
which may be your social security number (SSN), individual taxpayer identification
number (ITIN), adoption taxpayer identification number (ATIN), or employer
identification number (EIN), to report on an information return the amount paid to
you, or other amount reportable on an information return. Examples of information
returns include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Form 1099-INT (interest earned or paid)
• Form 1099-DIV (dividends, including those from stocks or mutual funds)
• Form 1099-MISC (various types of income, prizes, awards, or gross proceeds)
• Form 1099-B (stock or mutual fund sales and certain other transactions by
brokers)
• Form 1099-S (proceeds from real estate transactions)
• Form 1099-K (merchant card and third party network transactions)
• Form 1098 (home mortgage interest), 1098-E (student loan interest), 1098-T
(tuition)
• Form 1099-C (canceled debt)
• Form 1099-A (acquisition or abandonment of secured property)
Use Form W-9 only if you are a U.S. person (including a resident alien), to
provide your correct TIN.
If you do not return Form W-9 to the requester with a TIN, you might be subject
to backup withholding. See What is backup withholding? on page 2.
By signing the filled -out form, you:
1. Certify that the TIN you are giving is correct (or you are waiting for a number
to be issued),
2. Certify that you are not subject to backup withholding, or
3. Claim exemption from backup withholding if you are a U.S. exempt payee. If
applicable, you are also certifying that as a U.S. person, your allocable share of
any partnership income from a U.S. trade or business is not subject to the
withholding tax on foreign partners' share of effectively connected income, and
4. Certify that FATCA code(s) entered on this form (if any) indicating that you are
exempt from the FATCA reporting, is correct. See What is FATCA reporting? on
page 2 for further information.
Cat. No. 10231X Form W-9 (Rev. 12-2014)
INSURANCE AND BONDING REQUIREMENTS
Insurance / Bond Type
Required Limits
1. ® Worker's Compensation
Statutory Limits of Florida Statutes, Chapter 440 and all Federal Government
Statutory Limits and Requirements
Evidence of Workers' Compensation coverage or a Certificate of Exemption issued
by the State of Florida is required. Entities that are formed as Sole Proprietorships
shall not be required to provide a proof of exemption. An application for exemption
can be obtained online at https:Happs.fldfs.com/bocexempt/
2. ® Employer's Liability
$ 1,000,000_ single limit per occurrence
3. ® Commercial General
Bodily Injury and Property Damage
Liability (Occurrence Form)
patterned after the current
$_1,000,000_single limit per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate for Bodily Injury
ISO form
Liability and Property Damage Liability. This shall include Premises and Operations;
Independent Contractors; Products and Completed Operations and Contractual
Liability.
4. ® Indemnification
To the maximum extent permitted by Florida law, the ContractorNendor shall defend,
indemnify and hold harmless Collier County, its officers and employees from any and
all liabilities, damages, losses and costs, including, but not limited to, reasonable
attorneys' fees and paralegals' fees, to the extent caused by the negligence,
recklessness, or intentionally wrongful conduct of the Contractor/ Vendor or anyone
employed or utilized by the ContractorNendor in the performance of this Agreement.
5. ® Automobile Liability
$_1,000,000_ Each Occurrence; Bodily Injury & Property Damage.ned
Owned/Non-ow/Hired; Automobile Included
6. ® Other insurance as noted:
❑ Watercraft $ Per Occurrence
❑ United States Longshoreman's and Harborworker's Act coverage shall be
maintained where applicable to the completion of the work.
$ Per Occurrence
❑ Maritime Coverage (Jones Act) shall be maintained where applicable to the
completion of the work.
$ Per Occurrence
❑ Aircraft Liability coverage shall be carried in limits of not less than $5,000,000
each occurrence if applicable to the completion of the Services under this Agreement.
$ Per Occurrence
❑ Pollution $ Per Occurrence
® Professional Liability $ _1,000,000_ Per claim & in the aggregate
❑ Project Professional Liability $ Per Occurrence
❑ Valuable Papers Insurance $ Per Occurrence
❑ Cyber Liability $ Per Occurrence
❑ Technology Errors & Omissions $ Per Occurrence
7. ❑ Bid bond Shall be submitted with proposal response in the form of certified funds, cashiers'
check or an irrevocable letter of credit, a cash bond posted with the County Clerk, or
proposal bond in a sum equal to 5% of the cost proposal. All checks shall be made
payable to the Collier County Board of County Commissioners on a bank or trust
company located in the State of Florida and insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation.
8. ❑ Performance and Payment For projects in excess of $200,000, bonds shall be submitted with the executed
Bonds contract by Proposers receiving award, and written for 100% of the Contract award
amount, the cost borne by the Proposer receiving an award. The Performance and
Payment Bonds shall be underwritten by a surety authorized to do business in the
State of Florida and otherwise acceptable to Owner; provided, however, the surety
shall be rated as "A" or better as to general policy holders rating and Class V or
higher rating as to financial size category and the amount required shall not exceed
5% of the reported policy holders' surplus, all as reported in the most current Best
Key Rating Guide, published by A.M. Best Company, Inc. of 75 Fulton Street, New
York, New York 10038.
9. ® Vendor shall ensure that all subcontractors comply with the same insurance requirements that he is required to meet. The
same Vendor shall provide County with certificates of insurance meeting the required insurance provisions.
10. ® Collier County must be named as "ADDITIONAL INSURED" on the Insurance Certificate for Commercial General
Liability where required. This insurance shall be primary and non-contributory with respect to any other insurance maintained
by, or available for the benefit of, the Additional Insured and the Vendor's policy shall be endorsed accordingly.
11. ® The Certificate Holder shall be named as Collier County Board of County Commissioners, OR, Board of County
Commissioners in Collier County, OR Collier County Government, OR Collier County. The Certificates of Insurance must state
the Contract Number, or Project Number, or specific Project description, or must read: For any and all work performed on
behalf of Collier County.
12. ® On all certificates, the Certificate Holder must read: Collier County Board of County Commissioners, 3295 Tamiami
Trail East, Naples, FL 34112
13. ® Thirty (30) Days Cancellation Notice required.
14. Collier County shall procure and maintain Builders Risk Insurance on all construction projects where it is deemed necessary.
Such coverage shall be endorsed to cover the interests of Collier County as well as the Contractor. Premiums shall be billed to
the project and the Contractor shall not include Builders Risk premiums in its project proposal or project billings. All questions
regarding Builder's Risk Insurance will be addressed by the Collier County Risk Management Division.
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Vendor's Insurance Statement
We understand the insurance requirements of these specifications and that the evidence of insurability may be required within five
(5) days of the award of this solicitation. The insurance submitted must provide coverage for a minimum of six (6) months from the
date of award.
Name of Firm Water Resources Management Associates, Inc.
Vendor Signature
Print Name Raul Mercado
Insurance Agency
Taylor -Ashley Agency, Inc.
Date March 5, 2021
Agent Name Larry Clark Telephone Number (772) 287-2440
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STATE OF FLORIDA
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
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FLORIDA BOARD OF
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THE ENGINEERING BUSINESS HEREIN IS AUTHORIZED UNDER THE
PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 471, FLORIDA STATUTES
WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.
169 TEQUESTA DRIVE a�
�- SUITE 32E
TEQUESTA FL 33469
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EXPIRATION DATE: FEBRUARY 28, 2021
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Minority Business Certification
Water Resources Management Associates, Inc.
Is certified under the provisions of
287 and 295.187, Florida Statutes, for a period from:
07/30/2020 07/30/2022
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Jonathan R. Satter, Secretary
Florida Department of Management Services
Department of .
MANAGEMENT
SERVICES A%k
Office of Supplier Diversity
Office of Supplier Diversity
4050 Esplanade Way, Suite 380
Tallahassee, Ft. 32399
850-487-0915
www.dms.myflorida.com/osd
October 18, 2018
Mr. Raul Mercado, PE, CFM, President
Water Resources Management Associates, Inc.
169 Tequesta Drive, Suite 32E
Tequesta, FL 33469-2785
Dear Mr. Mercado:
REGISTERED VENDOR NO.: 110382
CERTIFICATION EXPIRATION DATE
October 18, 2021
Congratulations, the South Florida Water Management District (District) has recertified your firm as a Small
Business Enterprise (SBE). This certification is valid for three (3) years and may only be applied when business
is conducted in the following area(s):
Professional Engineering Services
Your submittal of bids or proposals to supply other products or services outside of the specialty area(s) noted above
will not count toward SBE participation. If you require certification in other specialty areas, please contact the
Procurement Bureau, SBE Section, for additional information.
Renewal is required every three (3) years and should be requested a minimum of 45 days prior to the above
expiration date.
If any changes occur within your company during the certification period such as ownership, affiliate company
status, address, telephone number, licensing status, gross revenue, or any information that relates to your SBE
Certification status, you must notify this office in writing immediately. It is imperative that we maintain current
information on your company at all times. FAILURE TO REPORT CHANGES MAY RESULT IN
DECERTIFICATION.
Certification is not a guarantee that your firm will receive work, nor an assurance that your firm will remain in the
District's vendor database.
We look forward to a mutually beneficial working relationship.
Sincerely,
Joni Lynn Fox
Sr. Contract Compliance Specialist
Procurement Bureau
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3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406 • (561) 686-8800 • 1-800-432-2045
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 24680, West Palm Beach, FL 33416-4680 • www.sftivmd.gov
Granted to
WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES INC
It has been determined that the firm listed above has met the federal requirements in accordance with
the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR Part 26) and is thereby eligible to participate
in the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program in the State of Florida.
NAICS CODES:
541690 541330
5413 541620
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INSPECTOR
The undersigned hereby acknowledges that
Raul MeTeado
has successfully met all requirements necessary to be fully certified through the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection Stormwater, Erosion, and
Sedimentation Control Inspector Training Program
April 19, 2005
Inspector #9143,
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HEREBY CERTIFIES THAT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHARTER FOR THE
CERTIFIED FLOODPLAIN MANAGER PROGRAM
Raul M. Mercado, CFM
IS DULY REGISTERED AS AN
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IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF THIS CERTIFICATE HAS BEEN ISSUED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE
CERTIFICATION BOARD OF REGENTS, CERTIFICATE NO. US-11-06170, ISSUED 12/16/2011. THIS
CERTIFICATE $HALL EXPIRE 1 /S 1 /2022, UNLESS RENEWED ACCORDING TO THE RULES OF THIS BOARD.
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CERTI ATION BOARD OF REGENTS ASSOCIATION OODPLAIN MANAGERS l`
PRESIDENT, LOUIS T. GREENWELL, CFM EXECUTIVE DIRECT R CHAD M. BERGINNIS, CFM
Ron DeSantis, Governor
STATE OF FLORIDA
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
THE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER HEREIN IS LICENSED UNDER THE
PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 471, FLORIDA STATUTES
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QUALIFIED
STORMWATER MAN
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CABEZAS-CANELOS, LUIS MORIS
3064 TANG LEWOOD DR``
CLEARWATER . r FL 33761 -
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STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
THE ENGINEERING BUSINESS HEREIN IS AUTHORIZED UNDER THE
PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 471, FLORIDA STATUTES
WANTMAN GROUP, INC.
2035 VISTA PARKWAY �=L4 i
SUITE 100 b
L WEST PALM BEACH FL 33411
LICENSE NUMBER: CA6091
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Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services License No.: LB7055
Division of Consumer Services
Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers Expiration Date February 28, 2021
2005 Apalachee Pkway Tallahassee, Florida 32399-6500
Professional Surveyor and Mapper Business License
Under the provisions of Chapter 472, Florida Statutes
WANTMAN GROUP, INC.
2035 VISTA PARKWAY STE 100
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33411
NICOLE "NIKKI" FRIED
COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE
This is to certify that the professional surveyor and mapper whose nante and address arc shown above is licensed as required by Chapter 472. Florida Statutes.
State of Florida
Department of State
I certify from the records of this office that WGI, INC. is a corporation
organized under the laws of the State of Florida, filed on July 12, 1991.
The document number of this corporation is S66593.
I further certify that said corporation has paid all fees due this office through
December 31, 2021, that its most recent annual report/uniform business report
was filed on January 7, 2021, and that its status is active.
I further certify that said corporation has not filed Articles of Dissolution.
Given under my hand and the
Great Seal of the State of Florida
at Tallahassee, the Capital, this
the Seventh day of January, 2021
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Florida Department of Transportation
RON DESANTIS
GOVERNOR
Kate Fontaine, VP, Administration
WGI, INC.
2035 Vista Parkway, Suite 100
West Palm Beach, Florida 33411
Dear Ms. Fontaine:
605 Suwannee Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0450
July 13, 2020
KEVIN J. THIBAULT, P.E.
SECRETARY
The Florida Department of Transportation has reviewed your application for
prequalification package and determined that the data submitted is adequate to technically
prequalify your firm for the following types of work:
Group 2 - Project Development and Environmental (PD&E) Studies
Group 3 - Highway Design - Roadway
3.1 - Minor Highway Design
3.2 - Major Highway Design
3.3 - Complex Highway Design
Group 4 - Highway Design - Bridges
4.1.1
- Miscellaneous Structures
4.1.2
- Minor Bridge Design
4.2.1
- Major Bridge Design - Concrete
4.2.2
- Major Bridge Design - Steel
Group 5 - Bridge Inspection
5.4 - Bridge Load Rating
Group 6 - Traffic Engineering and Operations Studies
6.1 - Traffic Engineering Studies
6.2 - Traffic Signal Timing
6.3.1 - Intelligent Transportation Systems Analysis and Design
6.3.2 - Intelligent Transportation Systems Implementation
6.3.3 - Intelligent Transportation Traffic Engineering Systems Communications
6.3.4 - Intelligent Transportation Systems Software Development
Group 7 - Traffic Operations Design
7.1 - Signing, Pavement Marking and Channelization
7.2 - Lighting
7.3 - Signalization
Safety, Mobility, Innovation
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Group 8 - Survey and Mapping
8.1 - Control Surveying
8.2 - Design, Right of Way & Construction Surveying
8.3 - Photogrammetric Mapping
8.4 - Right of Way Mapping
Group 10 - Construction Engineering Inspection
10.1 - Roadway Construction Engineering Inspection
Group 11 - Engineering Contract Administration and Management
Group 13 - Planning
13.4 - Systems Planning
13.5 - Subarea/Corridor Planning
13.6 - Land Planning/Engineering
13.7 - Transportation Statistics
Group 14 - Architect
Group 15 - Landscape Architect
Your firm is now technically prequalified with the Department for Professional Services in
the above referenced work types. The overhead audit has been accepted, and your firm may
pursue projects in the referenced work types with fees of any dollar amount. This status shall be
valid until June 30, 2021 for contracting purposes.
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Code for additional information.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me by email at
carliayn.kell@dot.state.fl.us or by phone at 850-414-4597.
Sincerely,
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Professional Services
Qualification Administrator
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BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
THE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER HEREIN IS LICENSED UNDER THE
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Division of Consumer Services
Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers
2005 Apalachee Pkway Tallahassee, Florida 32399-6500
800HELPFLA(435-7352) or (850) 488-2221
February 5, 2021
JAY SCAGLIOLA
4386 FUSHIA CIRCLE SOUTH
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33410
SUBJECT: Professional ,Surveyor aria Mapper Licei:se-W.LS5066
Your application I renewal as a professional surveyor and mapper
as required by Chapter 472, Florida Statutes, has been received and
processed.
The Iicense appears below and is valid through February 28, 2023
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online account. If you have already created your online account, you
can use the website to maintain your license. You can also find other
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at 800-435-7352 or 850-488-2221.
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Professional Surveyor and Mapper License
Under the provisions of Chapter 472, Florida Statutes
JAY SCAGLIOLA
4386 FUSHIA CIRCLE SOUTH
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33410
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NICOLE "NIKKI" FRIED
COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE
This is to certify that the professional surveyor and mapper whose name and address are shown above is licensed as requued by Chapter 472. Florida Statutes.
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Division of Consumer Services
Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers
2005 Apalachee Pkway Tallahassee, Florida 32399-6500
800HELPFLA(435-7352) or (850) 488-2221
December 2, 2020
JEFFREY C COONER
11923 ADONCIA WAY APT 2801
FORT MYERS, FL 33912-9064
SUBJECT: Professional Surveyor and Mapper License # LS4052
Your application / renewal as a professional surveyor and mapper
as required by Chapter 472, Florida Statutes, has been received and
processed.
The license appears below and is valid through February 28, 2021
You are required to keep your information with the Board current.
Please visit our website at www.800helpfla.com/psm to create your
online account. If you have already created your online account, you
can use the website to maintain your license. You can also find other
valuable information on the website.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the Division
of Consumer Services, Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers
at 800-435-7352 or 850-488-2221.
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Expiration date: February 28, 2021
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Division of Consumer Services
Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers
2005 Apalachee Pkway Tallahassee, Florida 32399-6500
License No.: LS4052
Expiration Date February 28, 2021
Professional Surveyor and Mapper License
Under the provisions of Chapter 472, Florida Statutes
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11923 ADONCIA WAY APT 2801
FORT MYERS, FL 33912-9064
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Ron DeSantis, Governor Halsey Beshears, Secretary
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STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS
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JOHN C. ABBOTT
IS HEREBY DECLARED TO BE A
CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL
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PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 481, FLORIDA STATUTES
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I certify from the records of this office that FORGE ENGINEERING, INC. is a
corporation organized under the laws of the State of Florida, filed on June 10,
1996.
The document number of this corporation is P96000049346.
I further certify that said corporation has paid all fees due this office through
December 31, 2021, that its most recent annual report/uniform business report
was filed on January 13, 2021, and that its status is active.
I further certify that said corporation has not filed Articles of Dissolution.
Given under my hand and the
Great Seal of the State of Florida
at Tallahassee, the Capital, this
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RON DESANTIS 605 Suwannee Street KEVIN J. THIBAULT, P.E.
GOVERNOR Tallahassee, FL 32399-0450 SECRETARY
July 22, 2020
Richard Lundberg, Vice President
FORGE ENGINEERING, INC.
P.O. Box 113040
Naples, Florida 34108
Dear Mr. Lundberg:
The Florida Department of Transportation has reviewed your application for
prequalification package and determined that the data submitted is adequate to technically
prequalify your firm for the following types of work:
Group 9 - Soil Exploration, Material Testing and Foundations
9.1 - Soil Exploration
9.4.1 - Standard Foundation Studies
Your firm is now technically prequalified with the Department for Professional Services in
the above referenced work types. Your firm may pursue projects in the referenced work types
with fees estimated at less than $500,000.00. This status shall be valid until July 22, 2021 for
contracting purposes.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me by email at
carliayn.kell@dot.state.fl.us or by phone at 850-414-4597.
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001 ier C MHty
Administrative Services Division
Procurement Services
Date: February 8, 2021
Email: Sarah.Hamilton@colliercountyfl.gov
Telephone: (239) 252-8987
Addendum 1
From: Sarah Hamilton, Procurement Strategist
To: Interested Bidders
Subject: Addendum # 1: 21-7847 — Goodlette-Frank Ditch Improvements Design
Services
The following clarifications are issued as an addendum identifying the following clarification to
the scope of work, changes, deletions, or additions to the original solicitation document for the
referenced solicitation:
Change 1. Form 4: Certification for Claiming Status as a Local Business removed (not
applicable to this solicitation).
Change 2. Insurance and Bonding Requirements form attached.
If you require additional information, please post a question on the Online Bidding site or contact
me at the information noted above.
sign belgw and return a copy of this Addendum with your submittal for the above referenced solicitation.
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Collier County
Administrative Services Division
Procurement Services
Date: February 22, 2021
Email: Sarah.Hamilton@colliercountyfl.gov
Telephone: (239) 252-8987
Addendum 2
From: Sarah Hamilton, Procurement Strategist
To: Interested Bidders
Subject: Addendum # 2: 21-7847 — Goodlette-Frank Ditch Improvements Design
Services
The following clarifications are issued as an addendum identifying the following clarification to
the scope of work, changes, deletions, or additions to the original solicitation document for the
referenced solicitation:
Please see the following additional document(s):
1. SIGN -IN SHEET FOR PRE -PROPOSAL MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 18, 2021.
2. CIVIL PLANS FOR GOODLETTE ROAD DITCH WEST BANK RECONSTRUCTION &
STABILIZATION (PILOT PROGRAM).
3. SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR GOODLETTE ROAD DITCH
WEST BANK RECONSTRUCTION & STABILIZATION PILOT PROGRAM.
4. REPORT OF GEOTECHNICAL EXPLORATION - PROPOSED EROSION CONTROL
ARMAMENT PILOT PROGRAM.
If you require additional information, please post a question on the Online Bidding site or contact
me at the information noted above.
Plgg-sA sign below and return a copy of this Addendum with your submittal for the above referenced solicitation.
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Collier County
Administrative Services Department
Procurement Services Division
COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
GRANT FUNDED REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (RPS)
In accordance with Florida Statute 287.055
Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act
FOR
GOODLETTE-FRANK DITCH
IMPROVEMENTS DESIGN SERVICES
RPS NO.: 21-7847
SARAH HAMILTON, PROCUREMENT STRATEGIST
PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIVISION
3295 TAMIAMI TRAIL EAST, BLDG C-2
NAPLES, FLORIDA 34112
TELEPHONE: (239) 252-8987
Sarah.Hamilton(kcolliercountyfl.gov (Email)
This proposal solicitation document is prepared in a Microsoft Word format (rev 8/16/17). Any
alterations to this document made by the Consultant may be grounds for rejection of proposal,
cancellation of any subsequent award, or any other legal remedies available to the Collier County
Government.
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SOLICITATION PUBLIC NOTICE
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REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL
21-7847
SERVICES (RPS) NUMBER:
PROJECT TITLE:
GOODLETTE-FRANK DITCH IMPROVEMENTS DESIGN SERVICES
PRE -PROPOSAL CONFERENCE:
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021 at 2:00 P.M.
LOCATION:
Procurement Services Division, Conference Room A, 3295 Tamiami Trail East,
Bldg. C-2, Naples, FL 34112
RPS OPENING DAY/DATE/TIME:
FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2021 at 3:00 P.M.
PLACE OF RPS OPENING:
Procurement Services Division
3295 Tamiami Trail East, Bldg. C-2
Naples, FL 34112
All proposals shall be submitted online via the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System:
hllps://www.bidsync.com/bidsync-cas
INTRODUCTION
As requested by the Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees & Program Management Division (hereinafter, the "Division or
Department"), the Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division (hereinafter, "County") has issued
this Request for Professional Services (hereinafter, "RPS") with the intent of obtaining proposals from interested and qualified
Consultants in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications stated or attached. The Consultant, at a minimum, must
achieve the requirements of the Specifications or Scope of Work stated.
BACKGROUND
The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has awarded funding under the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) for the partial design of the Goodlette Road Ditch Improvement Project. The
HMGP funds are provided by FEMA to help implement hazard mitigation measures following a major disaster. Hazard mitigation
measures are any sustainable action taken to reduce or eliminate long-term risk of damage to properties from future disasters.
Proposed improvements will help alleviate flooding within the Gordon River Basin. All work performed under the resultant contract
is to be in strict conformance with FEMA Guidelines. The selected firm will be fully responsible to comply with all of the grant
requirements. The grant only covers a portion of design and construction for this overall project (as identified here within). Proposers
with experience with HMGP or FEMA funded projects requiring a Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) are preferred. It is imperative that
the prospective design consultants become familiar with the details of the grant award and the associated required BCA deliverables,
as further outlined in the Scope of Work.
These Goodlette Road Ditch Improvements are required to enhance the conveyance capacity of stormwater flow through the Gordon
River Basin to the receiving waters of Naples Bay reducing flooding in residential and commercial developments in the basin. The
project shall be designed to provide an adequate flood protection level of service for this area against a twenty-five (25) year, three
(3) day storm event. All work under the resultant contract shall be completed in strict compliance with Federal, State and Local
applicable rules and regulations.
This project consists of improving the capacity for surface water flow within an existing approximately two (2) mile -long ditch
located on the west side of Goodlette Road from Golden Gate Parkway heading north to just south of Pine Ridge Road, excluding
the Goodlette Road Pilot Project area (refer to the attached project location map).
The Goodlette Road Ditch Improvement project is one of eight (8) projects identified in the Gordon River Improvements Master Plan
dated December 2018 produced by Agnoli, Barber and Brundage, Inc. (also see attached Exhibits). The plan includes conceptual
design details of the proposed improvements for this project, as well as for seven (7) others. The plan also includes and is supported
by detailed Gordon River Basin Hydrologic and Hydraulic (H&H) modeling.
The Goodlette Road Ditch is the primary collector and conveyance facility for stormwater runoff generated from the western portion
of the Gordon River Basin. Improvements to the ditch and the existing roadway crossing connections will decrease the peak stages
(water levels) observed in the ditch during the 2017 rainy season.
The masterplan divided up the Gordon River Basin water management features into eleven (11) segments, Sections A through K,
based on the completed H & H modeling effort. The limits of this project are covered by Section I south of Pine Ridge Road, all of
Section J and the northern part of Section K.
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of this project. Section I, the northern most section includes crossings, from north to south, at Pompei Lane, Granada Blvd. and
Solana Road. Based on the master plan none of these crossings need to be upgraded. In the middle section, Section J, the crossings
at Ohio Drive and Ridge Street have already been upgraded as part of Phase 1 of the joint County -City West Goodlette Area
Improvement Project. The upgrade of the crossing at Creech Road will be included in Phase 2 of that same project. The three (3)
remaining crossings will need to be upgraded as part of this project. They are the crossing at 26th Avenue NW in the southernmost
part of Section J, 22nd Avenue N on the north part of Section K and the FPL maintenance crossing adjacent to the Naples High
School in Section K.
The subject ditch's east side slope along the entire length of the project was improved several years ago with a fabric -formed armoring
system. The master plan conceptual design has determined that this side of the ditch will be impacted by the improvement due to the
proposed enlarged cross section beginning at approximately the intersection with Ohio Drive south to Golden Gate Parkway.
The ditch's entire west side slope needs to be reconstructed as well to include surface erosion protection, secondary reinforcement
and compaction preventing surficial sloughing. Various structural slope treatments will need to be considered. Available space is
limited. The finished slope will be steep. The western slope is highly visible from the roadway. The aesthetic value of all slope
treatments considered on this side of the ditch will be emphasized. The eastern ditch slope is not visible from Goodlette Road.
Aesthetic value of this slope treatment will be deemphasized. Vertical concrete retaining walls will not be considered for either side
of the ditch.
The proposed improved ditch cross section varies. The existing section varies from approximately 25-30 feet wide from top of bank
to top of bank, has a five to six foot (5'-6') wide bottom width, and is five to six feet (5'-6') deep. The ditch bottom is not uniform,
particularly from Ohio Drive south. Ditch improvements will include a new ditch bottom flow line profile.
In addition to aesthetic value, ease of maintenance and/or minimal to no maintenance needs will be major considerations in selecting
the west bank slope face stabilization system. Due to the limited width of the overbank area on the west side of the ditch,
approximately six (6) feet, anticipated maintenance operations, maintenance equipment needs, size and points of access, are to play
a major factor in this design. The ditches' overbank area to the west right of way line is currently very difficult to maintain and is a
source of debris adding to the ditch's maintenance burden. This project design will include a final engineered cross section with
slope/bank stabilization which will require minimal to no perpetual maintenance with high aesthetic value (west side). A buffer or
border feature addressing edge delineation and treatment will be considered as part of this project. The design of this feature will
consider long term perpetual access and maintenance needs. Areas will be identified where root barrier will be needed due to presence
of adjacent vegetation and concerns of potential slope impacts from roots.
The design will include an analysis to allow/create a continuous maintenance access/inspection area along the west side overbank
area with access at each cross street.
There is an existing underground stormwater collection pipe running parallel and adjacent to the existing ditch along the east bank.
This pipe will constrain the design of the proposed enlarged ditch cross section and will need to be considered in the design.
TERM OF CONTRACT
County reserves the right to modify this scope during negotiations for budgetary reasons.
The contract term, if an award is made, will commence on the date of the Notice to Proceed and end upon acceptance and approval
of the final payment.
Prices shall remain firm for the term of the awarded contract.
Surcharges will not be accepted in conjunction with this award, and such charges should be incorporated into the pricing structure.
DETAILED SCOPE OF WORK
We are requesting proposals for design, permitting and construction bid documents for improvements to approximately 2.0 miles of
existing ditch located on the west side of Goodlette Road from Golden Gate Parkway heading north to just south of Pine Ridge Road
— excluding the Goodlette Frank Ditch Pilot Project area. Elements of work shall include drainage structures, geotechnical
investigation, survey, drainage, signing and pavement markings, utility relocation, maintenance of traffic, cost estimates,
environmental permits, and all necessary incidental items for a complete project. Design Services shall include a review of both the
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Grant Agreement and the Gordon River Master Plan recommendation for the Goodlette Road Ditch
Improvements. Due to grant funding, time is of the essence for completion of the work performed pursuant to the resultant contract.
All work performed shall be in strict conformance with FEMA Guidelines and in compliance with all grant requirements.
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Task A. Survey —
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Survey as extensive as needed for a complete overbank area and slope construction/stabilization design, ditch bottom
regrading and roadway crossing pipe upsizing. Detailed data may be necessary such as:
a. Right-of-way line location
b. Above ground objects, i.e. utilities, vegetation, fences, etc.
c. Underground utilities
d. Width of ditch, overbank area, toe of slope etc.
e. Cross sections every 100' and where changes in existing conditions dictate.
The horizontal datum shall be NAD83, and the vertical datum shall be NAVD88.
Task B. Geotechnical Assessment
Perform Geotechnical investigation site work sufficient with which to base the design of the ditch improvements. A Geotechnical
Report is to be submitted, with necessary information about subsurface conditions which can include, but not be limited to the
information published by United States Geological Survey (USGS), and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)/Natural
Resources Conservation Service (MRCS). The soils encountered should be classified according to the Unified Soil Classification
System (USCS).
Task C. Design, Permitting, Opinion of Probable Cost, and Construction Bid Documents
The slope treatment must be a structural product due to the steepness. The slope must remain steep to maximize ditch
conveyance capacity and bottom width. The Gordon River Improvements Master Plan identifies the need to widen the ditch
between 22nd Avenue and Coastland Center Mall to maintain consistency and positive drainage downstream. (Exhibit 14,
Section 5-A) The slope stabilization product must be aesthetically pleasing because, unlike the ditch's east slope, the west
slop will be highly visible. It must be very low maintenance.
There are several outfalls that need to be evaluated for modification and treatments, such as headwalls or mitered ends to
accommodate maintenance access. The design shall consider the steepness of the slope.
Plan and profile design sheets with baseline stationing and current aerial photo overlay.
4. Once an acceptable slope stabilization product has been selected, prepare design drawings, submit and acquire all necessary irS
permits, and prepare construction bid documents. The selected firm should also include enough budget for the design
engineer to provide oversight during construction including, shop drawing review and approval, observation with weekly c
report/progress photos, contractor invoice review and approval, answering inquiries, completion certification and record
drawings.
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7. The final design needs to be based on the appropriate sections of the Gordon River Improvements Master Plan dated
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Task D. Hydrologic and Hydraulic (H&H) Study (Benefit -Cost Analysis) — Demonstrating proj ect's mitigation against future
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Under the FEMA's HMGP grants funding guidelines, the funds for construction of the project will be approved only if the
applicant can demonstrate that designed features of the project can achieve a desirable Benefit/Cost ratio. Using the
information from Hydrologic -Hydraulic simulations generated as part of this task for the existing watershed conditions, and
of the project with recommended design features (improved channel, culvert upgrades, etc.), generate tabular data on the
benefits, in terms of the reduction of flood stages and durations to be achieved by the building structures and roads in the
area affected by the project. The analysis shall be performed for reduction of depths and durations under three storms (10-,
25- and 100-year frequency storms of 3-day duration) in accordance with the FEMA guidelines using the generic depth -
damage functions methodology of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for building structures and contents, and the estimated
cost indices for road damage repair from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) cost or any other credible source
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Analysis to determine what improvement will result from building the project (post project lift). The pre -project (existing
condition) will also need to be modeled to show what houses and roadways were flooded during Hurricane IRMA. The
information will be provided to FDEM, and the CONSULTANT shall be required to be available for response to any
additional requests for information that may be requested by the FDEM staff. Please see attached FEMA Hydrologic and
Hydraulic (H&H) Study Quick Guide for reference, which outlines the below minimum requirements:
a. Identification of upstream and downstream impacts (i.e. stage, velocity, duration) of alterations to the floodplain
including change to the extent or depth of the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) or changes to the Base Flood Elevation
(BFE)
b. General site description, including location, latitude and longitude, drainage basin, FIRM, regulatory mapped flood
zone
c. Existing condition: pipe shape, material, length, inlet and outlet conditions, performance level
d. Proposed condition: pipe shape, size, material, length, inlet and outlet conditions, performance level
e. Identify whether the proposed condition satisfies the local floodplain ordinance and local and state storm water
management requirements
f. The study shall be stamped by a professional engineer in the State of Florida and certification that the calculations and
drawings comply with 44 CFR 60.3.
Task E. Post -Design Services
The CONSULTANT will serve as the Engineer -of Record for the project and be available to assist the COUNTY through the
construction bidding period, when tasks such as clarifications regarding plans and specifications are needed, or to provide
input/approval on contractor selection. The entire Bidding Process typically takes three to five months in Collier County; as it begins
with preparation of the entire bid package and continues through to the Board of County Commissioners meeting at which the lowest
qualified bidder is awarded the contract.
Services include writing a bid award recommendation letter and checking and documenting all the contractor/subcontractor references
provided by the selected bidder.
CEI services will occur under a separate contract.
Task F. Public Input, Meetings and Presentations
Collier County desires a significant effort to communicate and coordinate with affected property owners, as improvement concepts
are developed and approved. The CONSULTANT will provide technical staff representation at an anticipated four (4) (public) a
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2. Plans at 60% with Engineer's Opinion of Probable cost (OPC), design basis and calculations,;
3. Plans and complete specifications at 100% ("Bid Set" signed & sealed with Engineer's Opinion of Probable cost, and final
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4. "For Construction" set of plans (signed & sealed final for construction),
5. Post construction Record Drawings.
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*Items #6 & #7 below are part of the FEMA Grant requirements. The CONSULTANT is responsible for coordinating directly
with FEMA to satisfy all necessary deliverables to complete the Hazard Mitigation Award. The award has two parts. Phase
1 is an award for partial reimbursement of Engineering Design Services. Phase 2 is an award for partial construction costs.
6. Project Conditions and Requirements:
Engineering:
a. The CONSULTANT shall submit signed and sealed Engineering Plans that clearly show the engineer's estimate of the
pre -project (existing conditions) and post -project mitigation effects of the proposed project and the relationship of the
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contain at least three scenarios, where one represents the level of protection; under each scenario, the Sub -Recipient
must identify the losses before and after mitigation (structural, content, displacement, road closure duration, or any
other needed to show the improvements after the mitigation project is implemented). This includes, but is not limited
to, the existing and proposed hydrology and hydraulics for the level of event being mitigated.
b. Demonstrate mitigation effectiveness, in part, by showing the physical location(s), and elevation(s) of the
infrastructure/structures that were damaged by Hurricane IRMA and FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas on the same
plan. This is part of the Task D Benefit -Cost Analysis.
c. Submit a final Phase I Fee Cost (survey, design, permitting) and a revised construction cost estimate for Phase II
Construction Materials and Labor.
7. Historical Preservation compliance documents shall be obtained. Review documentation required:
a. Color maps including topographical and aerial with the area clearly marked.
b. Color photographs (electronic) of any area with ground disturbance (ex. erosion, destabilization, excavation, etc.)
c. Indicate if project site is within a designated historic district or historic neighborhood.
RESPONSE FORMAT AND SCORING CRITERIA FOR DEVELOPMENT OF SHORTLIST:
Proposals must be assembled, at minimum, in the order of the Evaluation Criteria listed or your proposal
may be deemed non -responsive
Evaluation Criteria Maximum Points
1. Ability of Professional Personnel 25 Points
2. Past Performance 25 Points
3. Project Approach, Willingness to Meet Time and Budget Requirements 25 Points
4. Recent, Current, and Projected Workloads of the Firm 25 Points
TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS 100 Points
For complete explanation of each evaluation criteria, please see the file titled "RPS Instructions" included with this
advertisement.
VENDOR CHECKLIST
***Vendor should check off each of the following items as the necessary action is completed (please see, Vendor Check List)***
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