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Agenda 12/09/2025 Item #16B 2 (Staff to enter into contract negotiations with HighSpans Engineering, Inc.)
12/9/2025 Item # 16.B.2 ID# 2025-4480 Executive Summary Recommendation to approve the selection committee’s ranking and authorize staff to enter into contract negotiations with HighSpans Engineering, Inc., related to Request for Professional Services (“RPS”) No. 25-8369 for “Design Services for Golden Gate City Outfalls,” and bring a proposed agreement back for the Board’s consideration at a future meeting. (Project 51029) OBJECTIVE: To approve the selection committee’s ranking and authorize staff to enter into contract negotiations for Professional Services on Request for Professional Services (“RFP) No. 25-8369, Design Services for Golden Gate City Outfalls. CONSIDERATIONS: Golden Gate City has historically suffered impacts of flooding roadways and residences. The existing stormwater infrastructure, installed more than fifty years ago, has reached the end of its useful life and requires replacement. The proposed system upgrades are intended to enhance stormwater drainage capacity and reduce flood risks throughout the community. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (“FDEP”) has allocated $2,810,500 for this project through the FY23-FY24 Appropriation, with no match required. On May 5, 2025, the Procurement Services Division released notices for RFP (“RFP”) No. 25-8369, “Design Services for Golden Gate City Outfalls” to three thousand one hundred and ninety-two (3,192) design professionals. One thousand two hundred and thirty-five (1,235) firms viewed the solicitation, and the County received five proposals by the June 12, 2025, deadline. Staff reviewed the proposals and found all five firms to be responsive and responsible, with two firms having minor irregularities in their proposal. A selection committee met on September 2, 2025, and scored each of the proposals and shortlisted three firms to move to oral presentations. On September 19, 2025, the selection committee reconvened for oral presentations and a final ranking. After receiving the presentations, the selection committee ranked the firms as follows: Firm Final Ranking HighSpans Engineering, Inc. 1 R.J. Behar & Company, Inc. 2 LJA Engineering, Inc. 3 Staff recommends that the Board approve the selection committee’s ranking and authorize staff to initiate contract negotiations with HighSpans Engineering, Inc. (“HighSpans”). Based in Fort Myers, HighSpans is a civil engineering consulting firm that specializes in structural design, construction engineering & inspection, highway/civil design, geotechnical engineering, materials testing, and transportation-related services. If staff is unable to reach a proposed agreement with HighSpans Engineering, Inc., staff will continue negotiating with the remaining firms in ranked order (consistent with the Consultant’s Competitive Negotiation Act, F.S. § 287.055), until a proposed agreement can be brought back for the Board’s consideration at a future meeting. This item is consistent with the Infrastructure and Asset Management Element of Collier County’s Strategic Plan by preparing for the impacts of natural disasters on our critical infrastructure and natural resources. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this item does not result in a direct fiscal impact. Grant funds from FDEP in the amount of $2,810,500 have already been appropriated within the Transportation Management Fund (1841), Project (51029). GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: This project is in accordance with the goals and objectives of the Stormwater Element of the Growth Management Plan. Page 3184 of 9661 12/9/2025 Item # 16.B.2 ID# 2025-4480 LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote for Board approval. —SRT RECOMMENDATION(S): To approve the selection committee’s ranking and authorize staff to enter into contract negotiations with HighSpans Engineering, Inc., related to RPS No. 25-8369, “Design Services for Golden Gate City Outfalls,” and bring a proposed agreement back for the Board’s consideration at a future meeting, Fund (1841). (Project 51029). PREPARED BY: Isabel Soto, PM II, Stormwater Management, Transportation Engineering ATTACHMENTS: 1. 25-8369 Solicitation 2. 25-8369 HighSpans Engineering, Inc. Proposal 3. 25-8369 Final Ranking 4. 25-8369 NORA Page 3185 of 9661 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 DESIGN SERVICES FOR GOLDEN GATE CITY OUTFALLS RPS NO.: 25-8369 DANIA GUERRERO, PROCUREMENT STRATEGIST PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIVISION 3295 TAMIAMI TRAIL EAST, BLDG C-2 NAPLES, FLORIDA 34112 TELEPHONE: (239) 252-7989 dania.guerrero@colliercountyfl.gov (Email) 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. Page 3186 of 9661 SOLICITATION PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (RPS) NUMBER: #25-8369 PROJECT TITLE: Design Services for Golden Gate City Outfalls PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE: May 12, 2025 @ 10:00 AM (EST) LOCATION: Procurement Services Division, Conference Room A, 3295 Tamiami Trail East, Bldg. C-2, Naples, FL 34112 RPS OPENING DAY/DATE/TIME: June 5, 2025 @ 3:00 PM (EST) 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: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/collier-county-fl. INTRODUCTION As requested by the Transportation Engineering 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 Consultants, at a minimum, must achieve the requirements of the Specifications or Scope of Work stated. The selected consultant shall perform a comprehensive design of the County-owned inlets and outfall pipping and structures, identified within the Golden Gate City area to construct system renovations to improve the stormwater drainage system and minimize flooding events in Golden Gate City. The selected Consultant will perform preliminary design, construction phasing, final design, permitting, bidding packages, opinion of probable costs, public involvement services, construction-related support services, and construction warranty services. BACKGROUND The Collier County Transportation Engineering Division is undertaking a comprehensive program to replace Golden Gate City outdated stormwater infrastructure, specifically targeting the inlet and outfall systems, which have been in operation for over fifty (50) years. This upgrade aims to improve stormwater drainage and mitigate flood risks across the area. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) has allocated $2,810,500 for this project through the FY23-FY24 Appropriation, with no match required. In 2020, AIM Engineering & Surveying, Inc., completed a survey of the stormwater infrastructure in Golden Gate City finding that the system is approximately fifty (50) years old and at the end of its useful life (Attachment 1: Golden Gate City Outfall Summary Report). The system includes a total of one-hundred and thirty-seven (137) outfalls that were surveyed, comprising of pillbox type structures and corrugated metal pipe in poor and occasionally hazardous conditions. Maintenance access is restricted to a 12-foot easement (6 feet on either side of the lot line). Concrete structures are frequently cracked or broken, and the pipes are corroded or collapsing, compromising both the structural integrity of the system and its ability to effectively convey stormwater. This condition results in a diminished level of service for stormwater management. In 2020 Collier County replaced outfall/inlet system SMOF-1968 and SMIL-11786, identified as the most critical/failing. Subsequently, in 2022, AIM Engineering & Survey, Inc. developed initial plans to replace fifteen (15) outfalls that were determined to be the most critical infrastructures that needed to be replaced (see Attachment 2: Golden Gate City Outfall Pipe Replacement, Final Construction Plans). The design considerations included open trench replacement of the existing corrugated metal pipes with Corrugated Plastic Pipes (CPP). Headwall outfalls were preferred, with new precast inlets. The plans also considered private improvements within the drainage easements, such as vegetation and fencing, which may require restoration. The plans are being provided as a reference only. The FDEP funding will support the replacement of fifteen (15) stormwater outfalls. The selected firm will be responsible for updating bid documents, technical specifications, and cost estimates for the fifteen (15) outfall pipe replacement plans, and to ensure alignment with current industry standards. Additionally, services will include construction bidding support and post-design services through construction to ensure effective stormwater conveyance and functionality. TERM OF CONTRACT The contract term, if an award(s) is/are made is intended to be for the duration of the project and any close out related activities. Page 3187 of 9661 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 The County is interested in contracting with a qualified Consultant to design the fifteen (15) most critical stormwater inlet and outfall systems in Golden Gate City, generally described as the area including and located north of the Golden Gate Main Canal, west of Collier Blvd, east of Santa Barbara Blvd and south of Green Blvd, defined by Township 49 south Range 26 east Sections 21, 22, 27 and 28. The selected Consultant shall be required to work in close cooperation and coordination with Collier County staff. The selected Consultant shall design the stormwater improvements prepare all necessary regulatory and governmental permitting, complete the bid process for all the construction phases and recommend construction contractors to execute the stormwater infrastructure replacement program. a. Attend Progress meetings with the Stormwater Project Management staff as needed. b. Attend public information meetings with Stormwater Project Management staff as needed. c. Graphics/exhibit preparation. d. Progress meeting assistance. e. Public meeting assistance. f. Project management assistance. g. Project management plan preparation. h. Public Relations assistance. i. Infrastructure preliminary design. j. Infrastructure design. k. Subsurface investigations of underground utilities. l. Geotechnical surveys. m. Land surveying. n. Permitting. o. Bid package(s). p. Refine existing designs, update bid documents, technical specifications, and cost estimates of fifteen (15) outfalls pipe replacement plans: • INLETS: SMIL-9435; SMIL-10516; SMIL-10356; SMIL-10049; SMIL-12751; SMIL-10733; SMIL-11034; SMIL- 11304; SMIL-11665; SMIL-11461; SMIL-9522; SMIL-10504; SMIL-9275; SMIL-12180; SMIL-11032. • OUTFALL CULVERTS: SMOF-1637; SMOF-1837; SMOF-1899; SMOF-1904; SMOF-1999; SMOF-1989; SMOF- 2311; SMOF-1355; SMOF-1941; SMOF-1533; SMOF-1515; SMOF-1358; SMOF-1842; SMOF 2035; SMOF 1909. Task 1 - Project Management The selected Consultant’s project management involvement with Collier County will include at least the following: 1.01 Initial Kick-Off Meeting – The selected Consultant’s Engineer of Record (“EOR”) will organize an initial kick-off meeting with County staff to review the project scope, project objectives and goals, project standards and project schedule for completing the work, this effort should also include the review of fund available sources. The EOR team shall prepare a project agenda and written meeting minutes summarizing the discussion and project action plan. Page 3188 of 9661 1.02 Initial Project Timeline – EOR team will prepare an initial project timeline and submit to County staff at the initial kick-off meeting. The EOR team will update the schedule throughout the duration of the project and shall provide a copy of the updated schedule to County staff at their request. 1.03 Project Review Meetings: Conduct bi-weekly meetings with County representatives to monitor project progress, address issues, and ensure consulting activities align with County objectives. Each meeting will include: • Established meeting schedules, agendas delivered two days in advance, and draft minutes provided within two business days. • Discussion on progress updates and decisions on current project topics. Task 2 - Public Involvement: 2.1 The EOR and their subconsultant(s) shall complete all required public involvement services throughout the preliminary engineering design phase upon request of the Project Manager. Work under this item is to include, but not be limited to, the following: a. Preparing a comprehensive mailing list for all property and business owners who will be affected by the construction with limits as shown on the most current set of construction documents. b. Preparing informational newsletter(s) which describes the project and addresses frequently asked questions. c. Preparing project contact cards which allow the contractor to continue working uninterrupted and will ensure that the public and media are receiving the most timely and accurate information. Politically sensitive issues would be immediately brought to the attention of the Project Manager. d. Coordination with property owners and public services affected by construction, (e.g. garbage pickup, USPS, public schools (buses), development of road closure notices, etc.). e. Press releases as necessary for notification to the public. f. Establishing and maintaining a public “Hotline.” Coordination with County staff will be included should this interface be required. g. Maintaining the Project Customer Service Log using County provided template. h. Respond to public concerns. i. Attending design progress meetings, as needed, for the duration of the design. j. Secure site and develop meeting materials for the design public meeting(s). k. Create webpage for project and update it on an as needed basis. Task 3 – Surveying Services The selected Consultant shall provide land surveying services for project design to include, but not be limited to, the following: 3.01 Utilize two (2) control points at each of the outfall locations previously established by RTK GPS procedures. Horizontal control will be relative to the Florida State Plane Coordinate System, East Zone. Elevations of control points will be relative to the North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD 88). 3.02 Utilize the Sunshine State One-Call System to have the existing utilities located and to determine utility ownership (water, wastewater, gas, oil, electric, telephone, cable, etc.) prior to performing any field survey location efforts. 3.03 Collect topographic data and locate all improvements to assist in the design for replacement of outfall culvert locations. Topographic survey coverage will extend from the edge of pavement at the inlet structure to the top of bank / seawall adjacent to the outfall location. Coverage will include a width of 30 feet +/-, extending 15 feet on either side of the outfall pipe or to the face of adjacent building whichever is smaller. Existing features to include, but not be limited to, the following: • Property boundaries, rights-of-way and easements. • All utilities (visible and below ground including water, gas, electric, telephone, cable, force mains, etc.) including manholes, valve covers, meter boxes, power poles, lines, pipelines, including invert elevations where applicable. • All stormwater facilities including swales, culverts, pipe ends, storm drains, inlets, including invert elevations where applicable. • Edge of pavement and driveways. Page 3189 of 9661 • Fences/bollards. • Trees and shrubs (within or overhanging the rights-of-way or easements). • Landscaping (code considerations) and irrigation facilities. • Buildings. • County Utilities Easement boundaries. 3.04 Submit two (2) full size and one (1) half size copies of the boundary and topographic survey. The boundary and topographic map shall include the latest aerial photography as a background. 3.05 At the sixty (60) percent preliminary design drawing, produce legal descriptions & sketches at each outfall location for proposed temporary construction easements. At each location two (2) legal descriptions will be produced, one (1) for each adjacent property owner. 3.06 Geotechnical: The selected Consultant shall demonstrate (or identified sub-consultant’s) ability to provide geotechnical investigations and analyses necessary for the design and preparation of construction plans for this Project. A report shall be prepared with recommendations and pertinent soils data, including the water table and rock depths, and shall be submitted to the County for its record. Task 4 – Preliminary Design The selected Consultant will prepare a Basis of Design Report detailing the design basis, including innovative technology where applicable. The selected Consultant will design the rehabilitation program in phases stipulated by the County and will prepare and submit preliminary drawings and specifications for review and approval. The selected Consultant will meet with the County’s design and operations staff and obtain their written acceptance (signature approval) of the work completed to date. 4.01 30% Plans Preparation – The selected Consultant will prepare thirty (30%) design plans for the project that depict existing topographical features, existing right-of-way and easement lines, and plan view of proposed stormwater improvements, and contain, but not be limited to the following: a. Cover Sheet. b. Proposed typical section(s). c. Survey work, any pertinent geotechnical information and the aerial photo in the background. The profile view does not need to be completed. d. Incorporate the boundary and topographic survey. e. Engineer’s order of magnitude Opinion of Probable Cost (OPC) shall be prepared for the cost of constructing the Project. f. Submit three (3) full size and one (1) half size of the 30% construction plans at least two (2) weeks prior to the meeting with PUD and GMD Staff. g. Organize and conduct a 30% plan review meeting with PUD and GMD staff to discuss the preliminary construction plans. Revise construction plans as required to reflect PUD and GMD comments. Task 5 - Final Design On the basis of the accepted preliminary layout, the selected Consultant will prepare final drawings and specifications, which provide the general scope, extent and character of the work to be furnished, and performed by the Contractor. The selected Consultant will prepare and submit drawings and specifications at the 60%, 90% and 100% complete stages for review and approval. Technical specifications will utilize the current Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Standard Specification for Road and Bridge Construction and current FDOT Standard Indexes, when applicable. In addition to technical specifications, the selected Consultant will coordinate with County to develop necessary General Conditions, Supplemental Conditions, and Special Provisions Specifications will be developed specifically for the project being constructed. Standard Collier County Specifications may be used for reference, but the selected Consultant shall not rely on them as a replacement for sound engineering judgment and responsibility. The selected Consultant will prepare design plans for the Project that depict existing topographical features, existing right-of-way and easement lines, existing utilities and stormwater components, proposed right-of-way and easement lines, plan and profile of proposed stormwater facilities. An engineer’s opinion of probable construction cost will accompany each submittal. Consultant shall meet with the County’s design and operations staff and obtain their written acceptance (signature approval) of the work completed to date. Page 3190 of 9661 The documents shall include drawings and project specifications ready for bidding, consistent with Collier County standards, including the following or as approved by the County’s Project Manager: a. Cover Sheet, Index and Key Map. b. Plan and profile view of proposed stormwater improvements. c. Operational Contingency Plans. d. Furnish copies of Contract Documents that include engineering drawings and specifications. e. Separate documents with sketches and legal descriptions prepared by a licensed surveyor for all needed easements provided at 60% plans. 5.01 Prepare applications for Right-of-Way permits, Insubstantial Change to a Site Improvement Plan when required from Collier County Growth Management Division and respond to requests for additional information. 5.02 Furnish copies of Contract Documents that include engineering drawings and specifications. Present and review them in person with the County at the 90% completion stage in the project and make appropriate changes requested. 5.03 100% Construction Documents – The selected Consultant shall prepare 100% construction documents for the project that address revisions to incorporate permit conditions from permit agencies and contain, but are not limited to, the following: • Assistance with Technical Specifications and Bid Documents – The selected Consultant will assist the County with preparation of technical specifications and bid documents. The selected Consultant will review the documents prepared by the County and provide assistance with supplemental conditions, if appropriate. Delivered Plans – The selected Consultant will deliver the requested number of signed and sealed construction plans to the County for the County’s record, along with requested sets of plans as needed for bid document distribution. Additionally, the construction plans shall be delivered to the County in electronic formats (DWG and PDF). Task 6 – Permitting The selected Consultant will be responsible for preparing and submitting all required applications and other supportive information necessary to assist the County in obtaining all reviews, approvals and permits, with respect to the selected Consultant’s design, drawings and specifications required by any governmental body having authority over the Project: 6.01 South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) environmental resource permit (ERP) • Prepare a preliminary stormwater design concept drawing and present it to the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) in a pre-application meeting to determine if a SFWMD environmental resource permit (ERP) or modification will be required. If the SFWMD determines that the ERP is required, the consultant will be responsible for preparation of the permit application, including all drawings, specifications and supporting backup information. Respond to all requests for additional information (RAI) from the SFWMD. All permit fees will be paid by the County. 6.02 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers environmental permit • Prepare a preliminary design concept drawing and present it to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE) in a pre- application meeting to determine if a USACOE environmental permit or modification will be required. If the USACOE determines that the environmental permit is required, the consultant will be responsible for preparation of the permit application, including all drawings, specifications and supporting backup information. Respond to all requests for additional information (RAI) from the USACOE or other federal agencies. All permit fees will be paid by the County. 6.03 Collier County Right-of-Way permit • Prepare applications for Right-of-Way permits when required from Collier County Growth Management Department and respond to requests for additional information. Prepare all other required permit applications. Permitting fees will be paid by the County. 6.04 Prepare all other required permit applications. Permitting fees will be paid by the County. Task 7 – Consultation Services During Construction Page 3191 of 9661 The selected Consultant will provide post design services that include, but are not necessarily limited to, bid preparation and evaluation, contractor recommendation, and construction observation and the following: 7.01 Bid Preparation - The selected Consultant will assist the County with the following: a. Attend and participate in scheduling and presenting a pre-bid conference (meeting). b. Assist in preparing addenda, as required, to interpret, clarify, or expand the bidding documents. c. Attend the bid opening, review and evaluate the bids received and provide written recommendations for consideration in the bid award. d. Consult with and advise the County as to the acceptability of the contractor and subcontractors, suppliers and other persons and organizations proposed by the prime contractor for those portions of the work as to which such acceptability is required by the bidding documents. e. Consult with the County concerning and determine the acceptability of substitute material and equipment proposed by the Contractor when substitution prior to the award of contracts is allowed by the Bidding Documents. f. Provide a recommendation letter of award along with a “Reference Log” showing date, time, and comments of all contacted references provided by the prospective contractor. 7.02 Construction Administration a. Pre-Construction Meeting - The EOR will chair the pre-construction meeting to review the project scope, discuss project submittals and identify issues that need to be addressed prior to the project starting. The EOR will prepare a DRAFT Agenda at least two business days in advance of the pre-construction meeting and issue written meeting notes identifying a summary of the discussion, conclusions and any risks that have been encountered or are expected within two days after the meeting to the Project Delivery Team. b. Construction Progress Meetings – The EOR will chair the weekly/bi-weekly progress meetings to review project status and identify issues that may affect the Project. The EOR will prepare a DRAFT Agenda at least two business days in advance of each meeting and issue written meeting notes identifying a summary of the discussion, conclusions and any risks that have been encountered or are expected within two days after the meeting to the Project Delivery Team. c. Shop Drawing Reviews - EOR shall review and approve (or take other appropriate action in respect of) Shop Drawings, Samples and other data which Contractor is required to submit, but only for conformance with the design information given in the Contract Documents and compatibility with the design concept of the completed project as a functioning whole as indicated in the Contract Documents. Such reviews and approvals or other action will not extend to means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures of construction or to safety precautions and programs incident thereto. Review of a specific item shall not indicate the EOR has reviewed the entire assembly of which the item is a component. EOR shall not be required to review partial submissions or those for which submissions of correlated items have not been received. Maintain a complete log of all submittals of shop drawings, noting the dates of first submittal and subsequent reviews and resubmittals, approval, etc. d. As-Equal Materials - EOR shall evaluate and determine the acceptability of substitute, or “or-equal” materials and equipment proposed by Contractor. e. Project Schedule - The EOR shall be responsible for the review and acceptance of the Contractor’s progress schedule. The EOR shall review the schedule to ensure that all general work efforts are addressed, that the schedule is following a logical approach to the job, that it is following sound engineering and construction practices and that it identifies all critical path work. The EOR shall monitor the schedule on a monthly basis, and after a review with the Contractor, advise the Project Manager of any areas where the Contractor appears to be falling behind. f. Project Pay Applications - The EOR shall review and approve/reject any payment requested by the contractor in an Application for Payment before the pay application is submitted to the Clerk’s office. Payment shall constitute a representation by the EOR to County based on the Construction inspector’s on-site observations of the work in progress as an experienced and qualified construction professional and on the EOR’s review of the applications for payment and the accompanying data and schedules that the work has progressed to the point indicated; that to the best of the EOR’s knowledge, information and belief, the quality of the work is in accordance with the Contract Documents and that the Contractor is entitled or is not entitled to the payment of the amount recommended. The EOR will process pay requests in accordance with the Florida Prompt Payment Act. All incoming pay requests processed by the EOR shall be mechanically stamped with the date received. Page 3192 of 9661 g. Request for Information - EOR shall review and respond to all Requests for Information (RFI’s) that the Contractor submits. If required by County staff, EOR will revise construction plans based on response to RFI. Maintain a complete log of all RFIs, noting the dates of first submittal and subsequent reviews and resubmittals, approval, etc. h. Change Orders & Work Directives - EOR shall prepare all Change Orders and Work Change Directives during the course of the project for the Project Manager’s review and approval. i. Review the pre-construction video and pictures assessment book provided by the selected contractor. Generate a list of issues and submitted to the Project Manager no later than two (2) business days after receiving the materials from the contractor. j. Material Testing Records - Maintain records of all density, sampling and testing accomplished and analyze such records required to ascertain acceptability of materials and completed work items. The field reports for records of work and testing results shall be submitted within one week to the Project Manager. k. Preparation of Monthly Report – EOR shall prepare a monthly report of all the construction activity completed. Sections in the report should include, but not be limited to, Executive Summary, Contract Cost Status, Project Schedule, Critical Issues, RFI Status, Submittal Status, Allowance Log, Project Payment Application and Observation Reports and Project Photos. l. Permit Requirements – EOR shall monitor the construction contract to the extent necessary to determine whether construction activities violate the requirements of any permits. Notify the Contractor of any violations or potential violations and require immediate resolution of the problem. Violations must be reported to the Project Manager immediately. m. Asset Management Record Information – EOR shall provide all information in the electronic format stipulated by County staff required to populate the County’s Stormwater GIS and Asset Management system in place at the time of project completion. n. Final Project Submittal - EOR shall provide the County with one complete file, itemized and indexed, of all project related records at the conclusion of the Project. 7.03 Construction Observation and Documentation Note: This task is not referring to Construction, Engineering, and Inspection (CEI) Services. CEI responsibilities will be handled separately by the County and may or may not involve the use of a separate firm. Assisting with construction observation and support services. The selected Consultant will assist the County with the following: a. General Administration of Construction Contract – The selected Consultant will consult with and advise the County regarding activities and issues that may arise during construction of the Project and may be authorized by the County to act as the County’s representative as may be provided in the Standard General Conditions of the construction contract documents. b. Site Visits and Observation of Construction – In connection with observations of the work of the contractor while the Project construction is in progress, the consultant will make visits to the site at intervals appropriate to the various stages of construction, as mutually agreed by the County and consultant, in order to observe as a design professional, the general progress and quality of the various aspects of the contractor’s work. Such visits and observations are not intended to be exhaustive or to extend to every aspect of the work in progress, or to involve detailed inspections of the work. Based upon information obtained during such site visits and observations, the consultant will endeavor to determine in general if such work in proceeding in accordance with the design concept and the design information shown in the construction contract documents. The selected Consultant will keep the County informed of the progress of such work. c. Inspections and Tests – The selected Consultant may require and observe special inspections or tests of the work and shall receive and review all certificates of inspections, tests and approvals required by laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, orders, or the construction contract documents. The selected Consultant’s review of such certificates will be for the purpose of determining that the results certified indicate compliance with the construction contract documents and will not constitute an independent evaluation that the content or procedures of such Page 3193 of 9661 inspections, tests or approvals comply with the requirements of the construction contract documents. The selected Consultant will be entitled to rely on the results of such tests. d. Contractor’s Completion Documents – The selected Consultant will receive, review and transmit to the County with written comments the maintenance and operating instructions, schedules, guarantees, bonds, certificates or other evidence of insurance required by the construction contract documents, certificates of inspection, tests and approvals, and marked up record documents (including shop drawings, samples and marked-up record drawings) which are to be assembled by the contractor in accordance with the construction contract documents to obtain final payment. The consultant’s review of such documents will only be to determine generally to the best of the consultant’s knowledge, information and belief that their content complies with the requirements of (and in the case of certificates of inspections, tests and approvals that the results certified indicate compliance with) the construction contract documents. e. Substantial Completion – Following notice from the contractor that the contractor considers the entire work ready for its intended use, the consultant and County, accompanied by the contractor, shall conduct an inspection to determine if the work is substantially complete. If, after discussing all identified issues of possible objection with the County, the consultant considers the work substantially complete to the best of the consultant’s knowledge, information, and belief per the conditions above, the consultant shall deliver a certificate of substantial completion to the County. f. Final Notice of Acceptability of the Work – The selected Consultant shall conduct a final inspection with the County to determine if the completed work of the contractor is acceptable so that the consultant may recommend to the County, in writing, final payment to the contractor. Accompanying the recommendation for final payment, the consultant shall also provide a notice that the work is acceptable (subject to the provisions of the preceding paragraphs) to the best of the consultant’s knowledge, information and belief and based on and limited to the extent of the services performed and furnished by the consultant under the consultant’s agreement with the County. g. Record Drawings – The selected Consultant, as engineer of record, will prepare record drawings based upon measurements and information he has obtained through proper surveying and measurement methods during the course of construction, and not relying solely on information provided by the contractor. h. Project Certification – The selected Consultant will prepare the appropriate documentation to certify project completion to the various permitting agencies. 7.04 Warranty Services - The EOR and his team will provide warranty services for one (1) year after the final completion of the project construction. Work under this item is to include, but not be limited to, the following: • Post Construction Walk thru: Generate a list of warranty issues and coordinate with the contractor and residents until the issues are solved. • Review the post construction video and pictures provided by the contractor. • Keep a log of all warranty issues. • One (1) Year Warranty walk-thru with the contractor and County Staff. Task 8 – Additional Services Additional Services (only as authorized in writing) – In accordance with the resultant agreement, in the event that other services may arise during the course of the work but were not envisioned as part of the original or amended scope of work. 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 Page 3194 of 9661 advertisement. VENDOR CHECKLIST ***Vendor should check off each of the following items as the necessary action is completed (please see, Vendor Check List)*** Page 3195 of 9661 County of Collier, FL Procurement Kenneth Kovensky, Executive Director 3299 Tamiami Trail, East Naples, FL 34112 [HIGHSPANS ENGINEERING, INC.] RESPONSE DOCUMENT REPORT GEN No. 25-8369 DESIGN SERVICES FOR GOLDEN GATE CITY OUTFALLS RESPONSE DEADLINE: June 12, 2025 at 3:00 pm Report Generated: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 HighSpans Engineering, Inc. Response CONTACT INFORMATION Company: HighSpans Engineering, Inc. Email: sbuchholz@highspans.com Contact: Michelle Buchholz Address: 2121 McGregor Blvd Suite 200 Fort Myers, FL 33901 Phone: N/A Website: www.highspans.com Submission Date: Jun 12, 2025 2:45 PM (Eastern Time) Page 3196 of 9661 [HIGHSPANS ENGINEERING, INC.] RESPONSE DOCUMENT REPORT GEN No. 25-8369 DESIGN SERVICES FOR GOLDEN GATE CITY OUTFALLS [HIGHSPANS ENGINEERING, INC.] RESPONSE DOCUMENT REPORT undefined - DESIGN SERVICES FOR GOLDEN GATE CITY OUTFALLS Page 2 ADDENDA CONFIRMATION Addendum #1 Confirmed Jun 11, 2025 7:04 PM by Michelle Buchholz Addendum #2 Confirmed Jun 11, 2025 7:04 PM by Michelle Buchholz Addendum #3 Confirmed Jun 11, 2025 7:04 PM by Michelle Buchholz QUESTIONNAIRE 1. I certify that I have read, understood and agree to the terms in this solicitation, and that I am authorized to submit this response on behalf of my company.* Confirmed 2. ALL DOCUMENTS REQUIRING EXECUTION SHOULD BE EITHER BY WET SIGNATURES OR VERIFIABLE ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS MAY DEEM YOU NON-RESPONSIVE/NON-RESPONSIBLE. Confirmed 3. Grant Funded Request for Professional Services (RPS) Instructions Form * Grant Funded Request for Professional Services (RPS) Instructions have been acknowledged and accepted. Confirmed 4. Collier County Purchase Order Terms and Conditions* Collier County Purchase Order Terms and Conditions have been acknowledged and accepted. Page 3197 of 9661 [HIGHSPANS ENGINEERING, INC.] RESPONSE DOCUMENT REPORT GEN No. 25-8369 DESIGN SERVICES FOR GOLDEN GATE CITY OUTFALLS [HIGHSPANS ENGINEERING, INC.] RESPONSE DOCUMENT REPORT undefined - DESIGN SERVICES FOR GOLDEN GATE CITY OUTFALLS Page 3 Confirmed 5. Insurance Requirements* Vendor Acknowledges Insurance Requirement and is prepared to produce the required insurance cer tificate(s) within five (5) days of the County's issuance of a Notice of Recommended Award. Confirmed 6. Proposal Submittal* Please submit a proposal per Evaluation Criteria outlined in Solicitation. LOR_25-8369_HighSpans.pdf 7. Collier County Required Forms VENDOR DECLARATION STATEMENT (FORM 1)* 7.1_Vendor_Declaration_HEI.pdf CONFLICT OF INTEREST AFFIDAVIT (FORM 2)* 7.2_Conflict_of_Interest_HEI.pdf IMMIGRATION LAW AFFIDAVIT CERTIFICATION (FORM 3)* 7.3_Immigration_Law_Aff_Cert_HEI.pdf REFERENCE QUESTIONNAIRE (FORM 4) 25-8369_Jacob_Tryfus_Reference_Request_Chateau.pdf 25-8369_Jacob_Tryfus_Reference_Request_Goodland_Rd_Culvert...pdf 25-8369_Liz_Gosselin_Reference_Request_Egret_Ave_Outfall_Repair.pdf 25-8369_Jacob_Tryfus_Reference_Request_6th_Street_Outfall_Repair..pdf GRANT PROVISIONS AND ASSURANCES PACKAGE (FORM 5)* Page 3198 of 9661 [HIGHSPANS ENGINEERING, INC.] RESPONSE DOCUMENT REPORT GEN No. 25-8369 DESIGN SERVICES FOR GOLDEN GATE CITY OUTFALLS [HIGHSPANS ENGINEERING, INC.] RESPONSE DOCUMENT REPORT undefined - DESIGN SERVICES FOR GOLDEN GATE CITY OUTFALLS Page 4 7.5_Grant_Provisions_and_Assurances.pdf PROOF OF STATUS FROM DIVISION OF CORPORATIONS - FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE (SUNBIZ)* http://dos.myflorida.com/sunbiz/ should be attached with your submittal. SunBiz_Cert_HEI_2025.pdf E-VERIFY - MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING* Everify_MOU_2018-08.pdf W-9 FORM* 2025_W-9_HighSpans_Engineering-Signed.pdf SIGNED ADDENDUMS (IF APPLICABLE) 7.9_Signed_Addendums.pdf MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS 2024-2025_Lee_County_Business_Tax_Receipt_-_McGregor_Eng_Firm.pdf 2024-2025_Lee_County_Business_Tax_Receipt_-_McGregor_Prof_Engineer.pdf 2024-2025_Lee_County_Business_Tax_Receipt_-_Treeline_Eng_Firm.pdf Registry_HighSpans_Engineering,_Inc._2027-02-28.pdf DBE-Cert_2028_08_24_HighSpans.pdf HEI_COI_exp_20250815.pdf Resume_Packet_Collier_County_25-8369.pdf Page 3199 of 9661 Collier County Request for Professional Services (RPS) Number: #25-8369 Project Title: Design Services for Golden Gate City Outfalls RPS Opening Day/Date/Time: June 12, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. EST Collier County Contact : Procurement Services Division Attn: Dania Guerrero, Procurement Strategist 3295 Tamiami Trail East, Building C – 2 Naples, FL 34112 239-252-7989 Dania.Guerrero@colliercountyfl.gov Submitted by: Vince Zaliauskas, PE, SE, Principal Engineer HighSpans Engineering, Inc. 2121 McGregor Boulevard – Suite 200 Ft. Myers, FL 33901 239-433-3000 – T 888-449-2462 – F VinceZ@HighSpans.com Electronically submitted online via the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System: OpenGov.com RPS No.: 25-8369 – Design Services for Golden Gate City Outfalls Page 3200 of 9661 2121 M C GREGOR B LVD . – S UITE 200 F T . M YERS, FL 33901 O FFICE : 239.433.3000 June 12, 2025 Collier County Board of County Commissioners c/o Procurement Services Division 3295 Tamiami Trail East – Bldg. C-2 Naples, FL 34112 Attn: Dania Guerrero, Procurement Strategist RE: RPS No.: 25-8369 – Design Services for Golden Gate City Outfalls Dear Ms. Guerrero: HighSpans Engineering, Inc. (HEI), a SWFL DBE, has provided services under various contracts on projects in Collier County and throughout Southwest Florida since our incorporation in 2007. We are pleased to respond to the above-referenced Request for Professional Services to provide outstanding design services for the Golden Gate City Outfalls repair and replacements to the Collier County Board of County Commissioners. Our Location: HighSpans is rooted in Southwest Florida. Whereas other firms may have a satellite office in this area that are focused on winning market share and meeting corporate goals, HighSpans is focused entirely on providing Collier County with a successful project outcome. Our Proposed Project Manager, Mica Jackson, is a Collier County resident living five minutes from these projects. Collier County Expenditures on Engineering Professional Services will stay in Southwest Florida and Collier County residents will benefit directly from the use of Public Funds. Our Approach is to Provide Highly Qualified Personnel: We maintain the ability to perform all tasks identified in the scope with our comprehensive project team. Our team is experienced in all aspects of the drainage design services needed to complete the project, including, Drainage Design, Drainage Modeling, Drainage Construction, MOT, environmental compliance, and has extensive experience on projects with state funding. Our approach to staffing is to maximize benefit to the client by immediately providing a ready and qualified team, with value-added methods that benefit Collier County; and to act as an extension of Collier County through consistent communication and cooperation. HighSpans has a long-term commitment to Collier County to lead qualified and experienced staff, to be attentive and responsive to the County’s needs, and to deliver what we promise. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Vincent A. Zaliauskas, PE, SE 239-433-3000 VinceZ@HighSpans.com Page 3201 of 9661 RPS No. 25-8369 Design Services for Golden Gate City Outfalls 1 | P a g e Prepared for Collier County EVALUATION CRITERIA NO. 1: ABILITY OF PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL ABILITY OF PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL Page 3202 of 9661 RPS No. 25-8369 Design Services for Golden Gate City Outfalls 2 | P a g e Prepared for Collier County 1. ABILITY OF PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL HighSpans maintains an experienced team of engineers and designers available to provide the staffing and technical expertise necessary to complete all the tasks required for this contract in a timely manner. HighSpans submits the following as Key Personnel for this contract and understands that the project management team/key team members assigned to the Collier County contract shall not be substituted without the express permission of Collier County. Principal Engineer – Vince Zaliauskas, PE, SE, FBPE Structural 2 Qualification: Mr. Zaliauskas will serve as Principal Engineer and oversee the team and coordinate reviews and staff to ensure the project is moving along adequately. Vince has over 30 years of civil design and construction administration experience. Vince has the NCEES Structural II qualification and has obtained official recognition by the FBPE as Structural Engineer. He has been performing Design and CEI work in Southwest Florida, where he has resided, since 2003. Project Manager - Mica Jackson PE: Mr. Jackson will serve as the Project Manager and Drainage EOR and is a long term resident of Collier County whom lives within a few miles of the various project locations. Mica has worked in Southwest Florida on a variety of projects for the last 19 years. He is familiar with the landscape, local drainage patterns, along with the current permitting environment. Mr. Jackson knows the processes required to keep a project on track and on budget regarding plans production, permitting, utility relocation, and stormwater and drainage planning. His daily responsibilities involve plan development, civil engineering design, agency permitting, client coordination, budget preparation, bid tab production, and construction phase engineering services. Transportation Lead - Eli Enders, PE, PTOE leads the transportation engineering efforts for HighSpans and maintains his Professional Traffic Operations Engineer Certification to stay up to date on the latest safety initiatives and design criteria. Mr. Enders will serve as Assistant Design Project Manager and will utilize his PTOE to perform traffic and TTCP analysis to develop the Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) plans and aid in the design process and coordination with subs. Structures Lead - Jason Hock, PE, SE, M.S.C.E.: Mr. Hock is a Structural Engineer with a Master of Science in Structural and Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Central Florida and over four years of experience in structural design. Jason’s experience includes structural investigations, producing engineering calculations, developing structural plans, conducting shop drawing reviews, and creating engineer’s estimates for construction costs. Jason will handle the structural designs for the project such as the outfall wingwalls. Production Manager (CADD) – Sabrina Smith: Ms. Smith has over 26 years of experience in Civil Engineering and Geometric Design for all types of roadways. Sabrina is skilled in FDOT CADD MicroStation design files and drawings, Quality Control of production staff per FDOT Design Standards and CADD Manual, assisting Engineers in preparing plans, evaluating field conditions, and consulting with clients, utility companies, and government agencies, providing accurate construction drawings and permit documents, and preparation of clear, complete, detailed and accurate working plans, schematics, details, computational quantities and cost estimates. Geotechnical Lead – Christopher Gallagher, PE: Mr. Gallagher is a licensed Geotechnical EOR and has over 10 years of geotechnical and civil materials experience. Christopher has managed HEI’s geotechnical and materials testing department since its inception in 2017 and is responsible for foundations, geotechnical services, materials testing & investigations, and pavement evaluation & design. QA/QC Lead - Dustin Spears, PE: Dustin will support the Design team and will provide project Quality Assurance. Dustin has performed QA Reviews on various Lee and Collier County projects, such as the Collier 11 Bridge Replacement project. Dustin will utilize his Construction Engineering expertise to provide constructability reviews throughout each design phase. He will attend various design meetings and check in periodically over the course of the project to review and provide feedback for quality assurance. Page 3203 of 9661 RPS No. 25-8369 Design Services for Golden Gate City Outfalls 3 | P a g e Prepared for Collier County Environmental Experts: Betsie N. Hiatt and Justin Hojnacki – Pennoni Associates: Betsie and Justin will use their experience to perform the environmental investigation and aid in the permitting efforts. We have a long history of working with Betsie and Justin throughout Southwest Florida, most recently, the Big Carlos CEI Project and Lakes Park Boardwalk Repairs Design Project. Surveying Consultant: Robert DuBois – Pennoni Associates: Robert will aid the HighSpans team in the survey for the project. Robert has worked with HighSpans in the past, most recently on the survey for the Midpoint Bridge Repairs in Southwest Florida. Public Information and Outreach: Jennifer Dorning – AtkinsRealis: Jennifer will work as an extension of Collier County and maintain the client’s best interests. Jennifer is currently working alongside HighSpans and Pennoni, on both Collier County and Lee County projects. Jennifer is also currently working with Collier County on the Design Services for Bridges within the Golden Gate Estates. Our Company Qualifications: HighSpans Engineering, Inc., is a Fort Myers based multi- disciplined engineering firm which maintains unlimited prequalifications from the State of Florida to perform Highway Design, Structures Design, Traffic Engineering, Construction Engineering Inspection, and Materials Testing. The firm is authorized to perform engineering services through the State Registry #27559. The firm has maintained these qualifications since our founding in 2007 (18 years). Number of Years: Our senior staff on this team have an average of 20 years of experience, including prior experience with some of the largest engineering firms in America, as well as other local Lee and Collier County firms. Our operations office in downtown Fort Myers is where our local engineers and designers are set up to handle day-to- day design and CEI work. Our corporate staff is there managing Contractual, Administrative, and Fiscal Functions. Our Highway Materials Testing Laboratory is in south Fort Myers. Recently, we’ve broadened our Geotechnical Engineering services with PDA (Pile Driving Analysis), Smart Pile and PDI (Pile Driving Inspector) programs, and also Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR). We do not offer Quality Control services, therefore, there will be no Conflicts of Interest with Contractor operations. Our employees and support staff are located throughout Lee and Collier Counties. Our Abilities: HighSpans Engineering, Inc. abilities are strongest in infrastructure projects. Our FDOT Prequalifications that most apply to this solicitation include: Group 3 Highway Design 3.1 Group 4 Structures and Bridge Design 4.1.1 | 4.1.2, 4.2.1 | 4.2.3 Group 6 Traffic Engineering and Operations Studies 6.2 Group 7 Traffic Operations 7.1 | 7.3 Group 9 Materials Testing 9.3 Group 10 Construction Engineering Inspection 10.1 | 10.3 | 10.4 | 10.5.1 Group 3 Highway Design: HighSpans maintains the 3.1 Minor Highway Design qualification. All designs comply with the latest County Standards, AASHTO Green Book Standards, and FDOT Plans and Preparation Manual, as applicable. Some of our 3.1 projects include (Collier projects in BOLD): • Goodland Drive Box Culvert Replacement • Egret Avenue Outfall Replacement • 6th Street W. Outfall Replacement • Chateau Box Culvert Repairs • Sanitation Road Culvert Replacement • Veronica Shoemaker at Colonial Blvd Turn Lanes • Lehigh Acres Intersections and Roadway Improvements • SR80 Intersections Design • North Commons Drive at Pelican Colony Way Group 4 Structures and Bridge Design: HighSpans maintains state-wide FDOT pre-qualification in workgroups 4.1.1 - Miscellaneous Structures, 4.1.2 - Minor Bridge Design, 4.2.1 Major Bridge Concrete, and 4.2.3 Major Bridge Segmental. Some of our Group 4 projects include: • Alico Connector Bridge, Lee County Page 3204 of 9661 RPS No. 25-8369 Design Services for Golden Gate City Outfalls 4 | P a g e Prepared for Collier County • Estero Parkway over I-75 Bridge Repairs, Lee County • Corkscrew Wildlife Bridge, Lee County • Vanderbilt Lagoon Stormwater Outfall Recovery Repair Plans, Collier County • Gordon River Greenway, Golden Gate Canal Pedestrian Bridge Design, Collier County • Lee County Weir Inspections and Repair • Bridge Scour Countermeasures Plato Canal • Corkscrew Widening Bridge and Box Culverts • Goodland Box Culvert Replacement, Collier County • Chateau Box Culvert Modifications, Collier County • Vanderbilt Canal Dredging, Collier County One difference HighSpans brings to any project is the extensive and technical design and construction experience of our staff and our commitment to quality. This experience is used to assure the most economical, long lasting and sound designs. Good design drives the part of the equation controlling whether future inspections discover problems or if a facility is performing as intended. At completion, facilities should be “maintenance free.” Group 7 Traffic Operations: HighSpans is experienced with various County Traffic Section Standards, methods, and equipment. Our staff routinely performs signal design to FDOT standards and can assist Collier County staff when obtaining FDOT approvals. Some of our Traffic projects include: • US-41 at Pondella Mast Arm • Ben Hill Griffin Strain Pole Repair • Summerlin Strain Pole Repair • Lehigh Acres Intersection Improvements • Lee County Hurricane Ian Signalization Inspection (73 Intersections) Group 9 Foundation Studies and Highway Materials Testing: HighSpans provides foundations studies services and laboratory geotechnical materials testing services for FDOT, Collier County, Lee County, the City of Fort Myers, and private clients, among others. Our CMEC and FDOT accredited lab is easily accessible, based in south Fort Myers of I-75, and well equipped for a wide variety of materials testing including soils, aggregate, and concrete. Our lab technicians are fully qualified and experienced in a wide variety of materials encountered in Florida. A small selection of projects for which we have recently performed materials testing include: • Big Carlos Bridge Replacement Project Pile Driving Analysis (PDA) – Lee County • Collier 11 Bridges Replacement Project PDA – Collier County • 439555-1-52-01 – SR 951 Resurfacing – Collier County • 439002-1-52-01 – SR 29 Pedestrian Safety Improvement – Collier County • 435114-1-52-01 – Bonita Springs Elementary Sidewalk – Lee County • 434898-1-52-01 – SR 867 from Dean Way to River Palm Court Rd. – Lee County • 413065-1-52-01 – I-75 at SR 884 Interchange Design Build – Lee County • 436931-1-52-01 – SR 45 from SR 78 to North Fork Dr. – Lee County • 435358-1-52-01 – Connecticut St from Estero Blvd. to Shell Mound – Lee County • 440055-1-52-01 – Wilson Pigott Draw Bridge (#120064) Rehabilitation – Lee County • South Biscayne Drive for City of North Port • Riprap testing for private clients • 446320-1 – SR93 (I-75) from Toll Booth to Collier Blvd. – Collier County • 451807-1 – Sanibel Causeway Emergency Repairs Group 10 Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI): HighSpans provides Construction Engineering and Inspection services to Collier County, FDOT Districts 1 and 7, City of Bonita Springs, City of Ft. Myers, and Lee County. The firm is experienced in all aspects of CEI. From milling and resurfacing to major bridge CEI, our proposed core staff has an aggregate of over 225 years of experience, with our total available staff having a combined aggregate of over 450 years of experience. Our staff provides verification testing, and CEI services for many projects in Southwest Florida. Some of our recent CEI Projects include: • Collier 11 Bridges Project, Collier County • Burnt Store Road Widening CEI Services, Lee County • Whippoorwill VT Services, Collier County • US41/SR951 Intersection CEI, Collier County • Airport Pulling Rd. Exfiltration Trench Replacement, Collier County • 11 Bridge Replacements E. of SR 29 CEI, Collier County • Fort Myers Country Club Golf Cart Bridge and Pathway Replacement CEI, City of Fort Myers • Hancock Parkway Bridge and Sidewalk Replacement CEI, Lee County • Buckingham Signal Replacement CEI, Lee County • Vanderbilt Drive SW Outfalls Recovery-Dredging Design & CEI, Collier County • Alico Road Widening CEI, FDOT & Lee County Page 3205 of 9661 RPS No. 25-8369 Design Services for Golden Gate City Outfalls 5 | P a g e Prepared for Collier County • I-75 from S. of N. Jones Loop to N. of US 17 CEI, FDOT • Chokoloskee Bridge Replacement, Collier County • Golden Gate Blvd. VT DB 15-6372, Collier County • Hacienda Lakes Phase II CEI, Collier County • I-75 Caloosahatchee River Bridge CEI, FDOT • SR84/SR951 (Davis and Collier Blvd) CEI, Collier County • Bonita Beach Road Six Lane Widening CEI, Lee County • I-75 DB widening, Lee and Collier Counties (iROX) • Bonita Springs Downtown Redevelopment CEI, Lee • Collier Blvd CR951 CQC, Collier County Although we do not maintain the Survey Prequalification, our inspection team utilizes the Trimble Rover system, which collects points in the field that can be verified in the office. With this equipment, we can verify contractor information (such as data points, location and elevation of installed items) as well as existing points to make sure no mistakes are made in the field during construction and before items are as-built. Our team is also proficient in utilizing standard survey equipment (grade rod and level) to verify and confirm the Contractor’s elevations of critical points during construction, such as final base rock elevation, back of curb, sidewalk, top of drilled shaft, and top of bridge deck. Our team’s proficiency with the Trimble Rover system also allows our design staff to collect supplemental survey information after the initial design survey is complete. This, in the past, has eliminated change orders needed for additional survey information and can also cut down on schedule time typically required to get a survey crew scheduled to the project site. HighSpans Engineering, Inc. is committed to providing highly skilled design staff maintaining multiple certifications and qualifications. The Scope items included in this RPS are all tasks that the HighSpans Team has performed on previous projects. The design team proposed as part of this project have all been working together for years on similar projects within Collier County, Lee County, and FDOT. We prioritize on-time and accurate project delivery and pride ourselves on our ability to do so. HighSpans is offering a full-service qualified team of engineers, designers, and survey staff, to ensure the best possible product is being delivered. See below Org Chart. Page 3206 of 9661 RPS No. 25-8369 Design Services for Golden Gate City Outfalls 6 | P a g e Prepared for Collier County Page 3207 of 9661 RPS No. 25-8369 Design Services for Golden Gate City Outfalls 7 | P a g e Prepared for Collier County This Table summarizes the Team’s Experience with the scope items from the Contract: Claims ReviewSchedulingPlan ReviewsWork Order / Supplemental Amendment Prep / ReviewSigning / Pavement MarkingsWideningResurfacingSignalizationLightingDrainageSidewalk/TrailBridgeBox CulvertTemporary WallHighway LightingLandscapeATMS-Arterial Traffic MgmtUtilitiesZaliauskas, Vince, PE, SE Z42286169 ● ● ●●● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Bannister, Pam B52367764 ● ● ● ● ● ● ●● Bemis,Charlie B52014281 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Brierley, Lisa B66453376 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Bryant, Dave, PE B65317076 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Cartwright, Adam C630001090 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Carrillo, Christine, EI C64010887 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●● Ciganek, Luke C25253001 ● ● ● ● Clemons, Johnny C45547904 ● ● ● ● Enders, Eli, PE, PTOE E53621790 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Gallagher, Christopher, EI G42611693 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Gibson, Robin G12572461 ● ● ● ● Gurgel, Melanie G62455378 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●● Hammett, Ben H53006195 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Hammett, Jon H53042567 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Jackson, Mica N/A ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●● Norton, Carlton N63510582 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● O'Shea, Mike, PE O20055083 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Regets, John R23246379 ● ● ● ● ● Salyer, Thomas, EI S46082196 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●● Spears, Dustin, PE S16217790 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●● White, Gloria W30028468 ● ● White, Robert, EI W30077382 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● NAME TIN # EXPERIENCE Page 3208 of 9661 RPS No. 25-8369 Design Services for Golden Gate City Outfalls 8 | P a g e Prepared for Collier County EVALUATION CRITERIA NO. 2: PAST PERFORMANCE PAST PERFORMANCE Page 3209 of 9661 RPS No. 25-8369 Design Services for Golden Gate City Outfalls 9 | P a g e Prepared for Collier County Chateau at Vanderbilt Drive Double Box Culvert and Seawall (Drainage, Environmental, Roadway, and Structural) Project Address Chateau at Vanderbilt Drive Customer Name: Collier County Customer Contact: Jacob Tryfus, Project Manager Phone Number: 239-252-1008 Email Address: Jacob.Tryfus@CollierCountyFL.gov Costs of work (initial/final): $985,000 / $985,000 Number of Change Orders: 1 (added post design services not originally included) Total Completion Time: 8/23/2021 – ongoing (Client put on hold to obtain funding) Project Description: The primary task of this project was to survey and design the removal/replacement/repair of the existing double box culvert from the east side of Vanderbilt Drive to the outfall. The total length of the 3’ by 7’ culverts is 183 LF rectangular reinforced concrete pipe. The box culvert lies within a 20’ drainage easement. Deliverables included final plans and survey. Project Challenges: This project was put on hold several times by the client and experienced several Client PM changes throughout the life of the project. Mica held firm as the HighSpans’ PM and discussed the project’s details with each new PM change until it finally went to construction in late 2024. Throughout the design phase and project hold periods, Mica continued coordination with permitting agencies to ensure smooth construction and a compliant project. Relevance to Project: This project covers similar scope items to the ones contained in the RFP such as permanent easement acquisition, temporary construction easements, bank stabilization issues, landscape replacement, construction activities near residential structures, and existing utilities. Figure 1: Existing paver patio over the existing box culvert. Figure 2: Contractor dewatering and cofferdam during concrete placement for repairs/replacement. Page 3210 of 9661 RPS No. 25-8369 Design Services for Golden Gate City Outfalls 10 | P a g e Prepared for Collier County Goodland Drive Stormwater Management Improvements (Drainage, Environmental, Roadway, and Structural) Project Address Goodland Drive Stormwater Management Improvements Customer Name: Collier County Customer Contact: Jacob Tryfus, Project Manager Phone Number: 239-252-1008 Email Address: Jacob.Tryfus@CollierCountyFL.gov Costs of work (initial/final): $850,000 / $850,000 Number of Change Orders: 1 (added post design services not originally included) Total Completion Time: 8/23/2021 – ongoing (Client put on hold to obtain funding) Project Description: This project consisted of the engineering, design, and construction plans preparation for the removal and replacement of an existing 60” RCP culvert with a new 97 LF 7’x4’box culvert crossing under Goodland Drive West between two existing seawalls. Project Challenges: Because the culvert crossed under Goodland Drive, which serves as the only point of access for numerous residential homes and the Collier County operated boat ramp, maintaining access was key to the project’s success. The project also involved easement acquisition to secure permanent and temporary easements for the culvert replacement. Another challenge was the removal of a prominent Royal Poinciana tree which was prized by the citizens of Goodland and was a major contributor to the failure of the existing culvert. Relevance to Project: This project covers similar scope items to the ones contained in the RFP such as permanent easement acquisition, temporary construction easements, bank stabilization issues, landscape replacement, construction activities near residential structures, and existing utilities. Figure 2: Contractor removing existing culvert and construction the new box culvert & protection of existing utilities. Figure 1: Contractor constructing formwork for new box culvert wing walls and replaced sections of adjacent seawall. Page 3211 of 9661 RPS No. 25-8369 Design Services for Golden Gate City Outfalls 11 | P a g e Prepared for Collier County Sanitation Road Culvert Replacements (Drainage, Environmental, Roadway, and Structural) Project Address Sanitation Road Culvert Replacements Customer Name: Collier County Customer Contact: Isabel Soto, Project Manager Phone Number: (239)252-5867 Email Address: Isabel.Soto@colliercountyfl.gov Costs of work (initial/final): $525,000/$525,000 Number of Change Orders: 1 (Added additional time for post design services) Project Description: This project consisted of the engineering, design, and construction plans preparation for the removal and replacement of four (4), forty-eight inch (48”) corrugated steel culverts crossing under Sanitation Road in Collier County. Sanitation Road serves as a maintenance road for the Immokalee Water Sewer Districts Water Treatment Facility and bisects an existing flow-way. Project Challenges: The culverts cross under Sanitation Road which serves as the only point of access for a portion of the Immokalee Water Sewer Districts Water Treatment Facility. Close coordination was necessary between all parties to ensure that access and security was maintained throughout the duration of construction. The project called for replacement of the existing pipes with RCP which ultimately required the roadway to be raised and re-paved. Special attention was given to the project grading to ensure there were no wetland impacts and thus the project could be permitted as an exemption with the SFWMD. Relevance to Project: This project covers similar scope items to the ones contained in the RFP such as replacement of failing drainage facilities, confined construction zones due to existing wetlands, limited access, coordination with existing utilities, and bank stabilization issues. Figure 1: Photo showing placement of rip-rap around new four-barrel mitered end section Figure 2: Photo showing completed project after the first rain event. Page 3212 of 9661 RPS No. 25-8369 Design Services for Golden Gate City Outfalls 12 | P a g e Prepared for Collier County Egret Avenue Stormwater Outfall Replacement (Drainage, Environmental, Roadway, and Structural) Project Address Egret Avenue Stormwater Outfall Repair Customer Name: Collier County Customer Contact: Liz Gosselin, Project Manager Phone Number: 239-252-1008 Email Address: Liz.Gosselin@CollierCountyFL.gov Costs of work (initial/final): $114,000/$114,000 Number of Change Orders: 1 (Additional services added for Post Design activities) Project Description: This project consisted of the engineering, design, and construction plans preparation for the removal and replacement of 127 LF of existing 12” RCP with HP Storm Pipe and the repair and strengthening of the existing seawall. The project also included permitting with the SFWMD and FDEP. Project Challenges: This project had limited available work zone area as the existing facility ran between two existing residential structures within an existing 10’ drainage easement. Additional room was given to the contractor via right-of-entry agreements secured from the homeowners for construction and staging of materials. Relevance to Project: This project covers similar scope items to the ones contained in the RFP such as permanent easement acquisition, temporary construction easements, bank stabilization issues, landscape replacement, construction activities near residential structures, and existing utilities. Figure 1: Photo showing grading operations of side yard swale after culvert replacement. Figure 2: Photo showing sheet pile de-watering activities for culvert connection to existing seawall. Page 3213 of 9661 RPS No. 25-8369 Design Services for Golden Gate City Outfalls 13 | P a g e Prepared for Collier County Reference Request Forms Are Provided as Required Through Opengov.com Past Performance - Relevant Project Experience by Scope Item FMCC Bridge Study and DesignLittle Pine Island Pass Bridge RepairsEgret-6th Street Seawall RepairsCorkscrew Road WideningGoodland Seawall RepairUS 1 Bridge over New River CanalHancock Bridge Parkway Bridge and SidewalkNorth Port Blvd Cocoplum Bridge Condition StudyNorth Port Blvd Cocoplum Bridge Repair/RehabilitationAlico Road ConnectorChateau At Vanderbilt Box Culvert & Seawall ReplaceHorseshoe-Hermosa Weir ImprovementsFiske Blvd Bridge Widening Epoxy DowelsAlico Connector BridgeNorth Port Bridge Hurricane AssessmentsLehigh Acres Intersection and Roadway ImprovementsEstero Pkwy over I-75 Bridge RepairsSpencer's Boatyard Seawall RepairsBright Road Culvert Structural StrengthSanibel Bridge Span A Core SamplingBurnt Store Road Widening8th Street Bridge and RoadwaySanitation Road Culvert ReplacementAirport Road Exfiltration Trench ReplacementSCOPE ITEMS Bridge Design Water Control Structures and Weirs Miscellaneous Structures Bridge Load Rating Pedestrian/ADA Retaining Walls Pedestrian Bridges Structural Analysis Evaluation and Reports Minor Highway Design Drainage and Hyrdraulic Analysis Utilities Design, Coordination, Relocation Signalization Analysis and Design Temporary Traffic Control Signing and Pavement Markings Foundation Studies and Pile Driving Geotechnical Reports Laboratory Testing Construction Engineering and Observation Roadway CEI Bridge CEI Design Recommendations Construction Drawings Construction Specifications Permitting Bidding and Negotiation Services As-built Drawings Warranty Inspections Experience Page 3214 of 9661 RPS No. 25-8369 Design Services for Golden Gate City Outfalls 14 | P a g e Prepared for Collier County EVALUATION CRITERIA NO. 3: PROJECT APPROACH, WILLINGNESS TO MEET TIME AND BUDGET REQUIREMENTS PROJECT APPROACH, WILLINGNESS TO MEET TIME AND BUDGET REQUIREMENTS Page 3215 of 9661 RPS No. 25-8369 Design Services for Golden Gate City Outfalls 15 | P a g e Prepared for Collier County 3.0 PROJECT APPROACH, WILLINGNESS TO MEET TIME AND BUDGET REQUIREMENTS HighSpans Engineering, Inc. is proud to offer a highly experienced, knowledgeable, and locally rooted design team in support of all scope items for this project, having delivered similar successful projects in the SW Florida area since 2007. Every good project starts with a comprehensive complete scope, project management plan, and a project schedule. When HEI is awarded the project, HEI will prepare a complete scope, ensuring all required services are included to eliminate change orders during the design phase. A detailed critical path MS Project Schedule has been provided, which will be refined once given NTP for the project. The schedule has and will be vetted with our sub- consultants and includes two-week review times for the County at each milestone submittal. Once contracted, HEI will immediately host a project kick- off meeting and subsequently engage our sub-consultants, ensuring all sub-consulting agreements follow the terms of the prime agreement with the County. If a sub-consultant is needed subsequently who isn’t on the contract, HEI will work with the County to get approval for their use on this contract. Most of our team of sub-consultants have worked together for years to create a relationship of understanding, allowing for cohesive & comprehensive design deliverables to enhance & expedite our designs. Pennoni has joined the team to provide the survey verification, survey update, and sketch and legal preparation if needed, along with assisting in the environmental permitting. HEI’s in-house Geotechnical Engineer will provide soil data analysis for some of our proposed design changes mentioned later in this approach regarding trenching stabilization. Knowing that this project has gone through the design phase with another consultant, the approach section of this response will generally be geared on how we intend to adhere to our project schedule, budget, lessons learned from past projects, and how we can improve upon the plans for a better outcome for the county, contractor, and local residences. Once HEI receives the project survey CAD files from the County, Pennoni will engage their survey staff onsite at each location to verify the accuracy of the existing survey, establish benchmarks, and to check for items which may have been added within the work zones such as fences, sheds, and landscaping after the initial survey was completed. Verifying the accuracy of the existing survey vs. obtaining a whole new survey will be a cost savings initiative for the project. Additionally, our survey team will request all recorded drainage and temporary construction easements from the County and independently plot those easements in CAD. HEI proposes this as an independent verification of what is shown in the design drawings vs. the actual recorded document. This verification will allow HEI to ensure that all construction activities and erosion control devices will be placed within easements of record and ultimately eliminate the chances of adverse impact claims from the residences for such activities, similar to which have been experienced on past projects. HEI is unaware at this point as to whether any geotechnical investigation work has been conducted. In that regard, HEI proposes utilizing our in-house Geotechnical staff to perform hand augers at each location to verify the soil type and properties at each excavation to identify the appropriate shoring method. Hand Augers are less impactful than soil borings and will take less time, saving on the design schedule and project costs. The note above has been identified on the plan and profile sheets on the design plans provided. It is important to note, trench boxes are not considered structural shoring and many of the excavations may lie within the 2:1 zone for the existing structural foundations of the existing residential structures. Proper shoring of the excavations should not be left up to the contractor’s discretion and should be evaluated prior to the commencement of the work. HEI will utilize our in-house geotechnical and structural engineers to ensure proper shoring is proposed in the design as well as factored into the APPROACH TO PROJECT ISSUES & SOLUTIONS ● Teamwork ● Public Conscious Design ● Communication ● Value Engineering ● Innovation ● Constructability ● MOT KEY MILESTONES ● Notice to Proceed ● Project. Kick-Off ● Data Collection ● Pre-App Mtgs. ● 60% Submittal ● Permit Submittals ● 90% Submittal ● 100% Submittal ● Final Submittal ● Bid Letting ● Bid Award ● Pre-Const. Mtg. KEY CONCERNS ● Budget ● Schedule ● Rock/Muck ● Easements ● Restoration ● Utility Conflicts ● Stake Holders ● Permitting ● Existing Bldgs ● Temp. Drainage Page 3216 of 9661 RPS No. 25-8369 Design Services for Golden Gate City Outfalls 16 | P a g e Prepared for Collier County contractor’s bid price. Alternatively, HEI proposes that at a minimum, a note be added to the plan and possibly even a pay item which states that the contractor is required to provide a shoring plan for each location which must be signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer. Whichever the County chooses, HEI would still provide the required soil property data on the plans required to design such shoring. HEI sees this as a reduction in risk to Collier County, the Contractor, the homeowners, and the Engineer of Record. While the Survey & Geotechnical crews are actively engaged in the field, HEI will begin converting the existing design drawings over to our company templates, standards, and reviewing plans from the previous consultant while looking for opportunities for improvement and working towards a 60% submittal. HEI proposes Collier County reviews at the 60% and 100% phases and recommends skipping the 30% and 90% submittal phase which will save on project schedule time and consultant time for Collier County. Each submittal will include a detailed cost estimate, and HEI has included two-week review times for Collier County staff in the project schedule. Past project experience for drainage projects such as this has taught Mica that each homeowner has separate concerns and even concerns with their neighbors which can lend to issues and delays during construction. These concerns should be discussed during the design phase and specifically addressed on the plans. In past cases, residents’ requests and concerns have been handled in the right-of-entry agreements or discussed after construction commenced, which has led to unavoidable change orders during construction to appease the homeowners. HEI would like to propose that during the 60% design phase, our PIO and the County attempt to meet with each residence to discuss the project and ensure that items that may be addressed by the County make it into the final plans and bid schedule for the project. Items such as fence replacements, landscaping, and minor grading work to improve drainage can easily be incorporated and should be described in the plans and pay items. The following discussion identifies key points that HEI feels could improve upon the final design and overall project based upon our initial review. For some outfalls the plans call for modified concrete wingwalls to be attached to the FDOT standard concrete endwall. The plans also require the contractor to submit a shop drawing for the structure. For structures such as these, there is no standard index for the wingwalls and thus no structural design or rebar specification. HEI would propose to utilize our structural engineering staff to design the additional “non-standard” walls, specify the rebar within the walls, and the rebar which needs to be cast into the “standard” FDOT endwall to tie two structures together. This will ensure the County is provided with a sound structure and detail what the contractor needs to bid on and generate their shop drawing from. In multiple locations on the plans, it appears that there are existing utility poles near the proposed drainage structures. Currently the plans call for the contractor to “avoid pole”, please see the picture below. Given the size and depth of the structure and likely excavation, it is advisable that a note requiring the contractor to “coordinate with the utility provider to allow the contractor to support and protect the pole during construction”, should be added to the plans. This will eliminate responsibility confusion for the coordination and supporting effort during construction. The picture above also mentions an existing 10-inch water main which the contractor is to locate and avoid during construction. In our experience, it is better to obtain two SUE locations performed by the surveyor and added to the plans to ensure there is no conflict. If there is a conflict, the solution can be designed and coordinated with the utility owner. Often for situations like these, it is found during construction that the water main is unavoidable, or extra work needs to Page 3217 of 9661 RPS No. 25-8369 Design Services for Golden Gate City Outfalls 17 | P a g e Prepared for Collier County be done by the contractor to avoid the conflict, which can lead to change orders and delays during construction while a solution is being established. HEI feels that anything which can be done during the design phase to minimize the duration of construction at each location should be done, and properly vetting utility conflicts is one such item. On sheet 12A of the design plans under the “General Slip Lining Bursting Procedure to be Followed” notes, the last two notes call for the following identified in the image below. Upon review of the plan, there is some discussion of responsibility for the contractor to maintain the existing drainage patterns during construction, however it may be beneficial to add additional notes to the slip lining section as the separation of the existing pipe connections are required to be left overnight. Additionally, HEI would recommend adding “no additional payment shall be made for maintaining existing drainage” to General Note 31. Works within the canal will also likely require some sort of dike or other means to allow the contractor to de- water the area if they choose. HEI would add these dikes to the plans for permitting purposes and make note of them in General Note 31 in order to avoid claims for payment on the basis that the work cannot be performed due to canal water levels. As part of lessons learned from past projects such as these, the existing landscaping and irrigation can be a point of contention after the project is completed. Upon review of the plans, HEI has not found any notation regarding the irrigation system. HEI would add a note stating the contractor is required to visually inspect and document the functionality of the irrigation system prior to construction and that existing lines leading out of the existing easement should be cut, stubbed up above ground, and capped for replacement in kind. HEI has also experienced claims that the construction activities made other irrigation zones outside of the work area un- operational and thus damaged sod and landscaping. The contractor should be required to ensure that the work does not interfere with other irrigation zones outside of the workzone during construction to eliminate claims for killing sod or other landscaping components. Sheet 23 shows a typical erosion control diagram for the entire project. HEI would propose creating site specific erosion control plans for each project site. This recommendation would provide Collier County and/or CEI inspection staff with a specific plan to reference during construction for enforcement purposes, with the added benefit of being more easily tracked, quantified, and bid on appropriately. As noted, the items above are some additions to the plans HEI will include during the 60% plan production stage. During the plan production phase for the 60% submittal, HEI will reach out to the required permitting agencies to schedule pre-application meetings to verify the appropriate submittal types, such as General Permits or Exemptions, and discuss all agency required documentation to allow for a complete first submittal. A complete first submittal is the key to fast permitting and ultimately starting construction. It should be noted that on previous projects, the County would not sign off on the permit application until all easements and right of access were obtained and fully recorded. This is why the permitting initial submittal is shown as being submitted to the agencies following the 100% plans approval. If this is not the case, then HEI would recommend submitting permits following the approval of the 60% design plans. HEI anticipates that a SFWMD General Permit and an ACOE No Permit Required letter will be required for the project and the expected duration to obtain these approvals is approximately four months. HEI is aware the plans for this project are substantially complete, and the re-advertising is due to project funding requirements. HEI has prepared a project schedule which reasonably expedites the project while still being realistic and includes additional scope items such as the survey verification and geotechnical investigation/design for our proposed site-specific shoring of excavation adjacent to existing structures. Additional cost savings for the project which HEI would propose to the County would be to provide HEI with the design CAD files from the original designer to avoid re-drafting of work which has already been completed. HEI’s design staff are available and has the technical knowledge and experience to deliver some high impact value added benefits to the project as discussed in this letter. Page 3218 of 9661 Page 3219 of 9661 RPS No. 25-8369 Design Services for Golden Gate City Outfalls 19 | P a g e Prepared for Collier County EVALUATION CRITERIA NO. 4: RECENT, CURRENT, AND PROJECTED WORKLOADS OF THE FIRM RECENT, CURRENT, AND PROJECTED WORKLOAD Page 3220 of 9661 RPS No. 25-8369 Design Services for Golden Gate City Outfalls 20 | P a g e Prepared for Collier County 4.0 RECENT, CURRENT, AND PROJECTED WORKLOADS OF THE FIRM As previously discussed, Mica will lead and coordinate the team to ensure survey, environmental, and engineering staff are available to provide the necessary service. With the dynamic nature of the industry, HighSpans always looks ahead and performs workforce projections on upcoming jobs to ensure our margin of availability is maintained and a team will be available if the need arises. Also, depending on the start date of our first assignment under this Contract, HighSpans anticipates having a team ready for immediate deployment. With the design team’s current workload, Mica and his team will be available as soon as NTP is given and they are eagerly awaiting their next assignment. HighSpans Engineering has over 30 qualified personnel in southwest Florida that are able to work on various types of projects throughout the area, and more located north from Lee to Hillsborough County whom we can call upon if needed. The key team we have proposed for this project is available immediately to serve the County’s needs. This project will aid us in maintaining a steady workload for our design team. Also, this project will ensure that our talented staff is working in an area we know and respect. Below is a table showing our staff’s current workload Given our recently completed and projected workload, our design team is ready for immediate deployment. Special Skills: Our Project Manager, Mica Jackson, is a Florida Professional Engineer, residing in Collier County, who has specialized in drainage, stormwater, and utilities leading up to and throughout his career as a Civil Engineer. Mica has worked on a multitude of drainage projects including replacement projects similar to this Golden Gate City Outfalls project. Mica began his career as a Civil Designer producing construction plans prior to attending college. During that time Mica gained a profound understanding of creating well thought out, easy to read, detailed, and complete plans. Mica understands the intricacies of projects such as these, and the referenced projects have given him lessons learned, such as how he can make better plans, better bid schedules, avoid common issues with property owners, and create a better experience for residents and the County Project Manager, which he will apply to these projects. VAZMSJJAHSDSCLHCGLee County Parks & Rec. 95% x x x Lee County DOT 95% x x x Lee County DOT 50% x x x x x x FDOT District 4 60% x x x Lee County DOT 95% x x x x Lee County DOT 95% x x x x FDOT District 1 5%x x x x x City of Fort Myers 95% x x x Lee County Bldg Fac. 50% x x City of Key West 95%x x x x Collier County 95% x x x x x Collier County 60% x x x x City of Fort Myers 60% x x x x x x Lee County Admin Building A/C Spencers Boat Yard Seawall Michigan Ave Pedestrian Bridge Alico Connector US1 over North Relief Canal Estero Parkway Bridge Repairs Midpoint Bridge Repairs SR64 PD&E Structures Fleishmann Park Shade Structures Chateau Box Culvert (On Hold) Airport Road Exfill Trench (On Hold) Orange River Blvd Bridge Repairs Relevant Projects Currently Under Contract Owner % C o mp Personnel Assigned Lakes Park Boardwalk Page 3221 of 9661 RPS No. 25-8369 Design Services for Golden Gate City Outfalls 21 | P a g e Prepared for Collier County Key Personnel Resumes & Required Forms and Certifications Are uploaded as requested to Opengov.com REQUIRED FORMS AND CERTIFICATIONS Page 3222 of 9661 Rev.12025 ProcurementServicesDivision Form1:VendorDeclarationStatement BOARDOFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS CollierCountyGovernmentComplex Naples,Florida34112 DearCommissioners: Theundersigned,asVendordeclaresthatthisresponseismadewithoutconnectionorarrangementwithanyotherpersonandthis proposalisineveryrespectfairandmadeingoodfaith,withoutcollusionorfraud.TheVendorherebydeclarestheinstructions, purchaseordertermsandconditions,requirements,andspecifications/scopeofworkofthissolicitationhavebeenfullyexaminedand accepted. TheVendoragrees,ifthissolicitationsubmittalisacceptedbyCollierCounty,toacceptaPurchaseOrderasaformofaformal contractortoexecuteaCollierCountyformalcontractforpurposesofestablishingacontractualrelationshipbetweentheVendor andCollierCounty,fortheperformanceof allrequirementstowhichthissolicitationpertains.TheVendorstatesthatthesubmitted isbaseduponthedocumentslistedbytheabovereferencedsolicitation.TheVendoragreestocomplywiththerequirementsin accordancewiththeterms,conditionsandspecificationsdenotedhereinandaccordingtothepricingsubmittedasapartofthe Vendor’sbids. Further,theVendoragreesthatifawardedacontract forthesegoodsand/orservices,theVendorwillnotbeeligibleto compete,submitaproposal,beawarded,orperformasasub-vendorforanyfutureassociatedwork thatisaresultofthis awardedcontract. INWITNESSWHEREOF,WEhavehereuntosubscribedournamesonthis_____dayof_____________,20__intheCountyof _______________,intheStateof_____________. Firm’sLegalName: Address: City,State,ZipCode: FloridaCertificateof AuthorityDocument Number FederalTax IdentificationNumber *CCR#orCAGECode *OnlyifGrantFunded __________________________________________________________________________ Telephone: Email: Signatureby: (Typedandwritten) Title: 5th June 25 HighSpansEngineering,Inc. 2121McGregorBlvd.,Suite200 FortMyers,FL33901 239-433-3000 27559 77-0681624 5A8Q5 SBuchholz@HighSpans.com SVP&CFO MichelleL.Buchholz Lee Florida Page 3223 of 9661 Rev.12025 AdditionalContactInformation Sendpaymentsto: (requiredifdifferentfrom above) Companynameusedaspayee Contactname: Title: Address: City,State,ZIP Telephone: Email: OfficeservicingCollier Countytoplaceorders (requiredifdifferentfrom above) Contactname: Title: Address: City,State,ZIP Telephone: Email: Page 3224 of 9661 Page 3225 of 9661 Page 3226 of 9661 Rev. 1 2025 Procurement Services Division Form 4 Reference Questionnaire (USE ONE FORM FOR EACH REQUIRED REFERENCE) Solicitation: Reference Questionnaire for: (Name of Company Requesting Reference Information) (Name of Individuals Requesting Reference Information) Name: Company: (Evaluator completing reference questionnaire) (Evaluator’s Company completing reference) Email: FAX: Telephone:239-821-0271 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/indivdiual 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: Completion Date: Project Budget: 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). 9 3 Quality of work. 10 4 Quality of consultative advice provided on the project. 9 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. 9 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 97 25-8369 HighSpans Engineering, Inc. Jacob Tryfus Collier County Jacob.Tryfus@CollierCountyFL.gov 06/21/2024 Michelle L. Buchholz & Mica Jackson Chateau Double Box Culvert Outfall $985,627.00 Page 3227 of 9661 Rev. 1 2025 Procurement Services Division Form 4 Reference Questionnaire (USE ONE FORM FOR EACH REQUIRED REFERENCE) Solicitation: Reference Questionnaire for: (Name of Company Requesting Reference Information) (Name of Individuals Requesting Reference Information) Name: Company: (Evaluator completing reference questionnaire) (Evaluator’s Company completing reference) Email: FAX: Telephone:239-821-0271 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/indivdiual 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: Completion Date : Project Budget: Project Number of Days: 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. 9 5 Professionalism and ability to manage personnel. 9 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 97 25-8369 HighSpans Engineering, Inc. Jacob Tryfus Collier County Jacob.Tryfus@CollierCountyFL.gov Michelle L. Buchholz & Mica Jackson 08/06/2024 $842,418.35 Goodland Drive Culvert Replacement Page 3228 of 9661 Page 3229 of 9661 Rev. 1 2025 Procurement Services Division Form 4 Reference Questionnaire (USE ONE FORM FOR EACH REQUIRED REFERENCE) Solicitation: Reference Questionnaire for: (Name of Company Requesting Reference Information) (Name of Individuals Requesting Reference Information) Name: Company: (Evaluator completing reference questionnaire) (Evaluator’s Company completing reference) Email:Jacob.Tryfus@colliercountyfl.gov FAX: Telephone:239-821-0271 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/indivdiual 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: Completion Date: Project Budget: 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 25-8369 HighSpans Engineering, Inc. 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Buchholz June 5, 2025 SVP & CFO HighSpans Engineering, Inc.77-0681624 SBuchholz@HighSpans.com 239-433-3000 888-449-2462 Page 3234 of 9661 67 7( 2175 7 3529,6,216 1' 6685 1 (6 HighSpans Engineering, Inc. 2121 McGregor Blvd., Suite 200 Fort Myers, FL 33901 239-433-3000 25-8369 . 77-0681624 HighSpans Engineering, Inc. 239-433-3000 2121 McGregor Blvd. Suite 200 Fort Myers, FL 33901 2007 X X X Pennoni Associates, Inc. 23-1683429 239-202-2303 4706 Chiquita Blvd South 200-E02 Cape Coral, FL 33914 59-0896138 AtkinsRealis USA Inc. 1514 Broadway Suite 202 Fort Myers, FL 33901 X X 239-334-7275 X 1966 X X Page 3235 of 9661 67 7( 2175 7 3529,6,216 1' 6685 1 (6 , 7 FNQR O GJ P QW RI 7 UPV RQGLWLRQV DQG UDQW OD V V OR R Q RI 7 UPV DQG RQGLWLRQV IURP W UDQW JU P QW EFRQWUDFWV ,I W H YHQGRU V EFRQWUDFWV DQ RI W H ZRUN UHT LUHG QGHU W LV JUHHPHQW D FRS RI W H VLJQHG V EFRQWUDFW P VW EH DYDLODEOH WR W H 'HSD UWPHQW IRU UHYLHZ DQG DSSURYDO 7 H YHQGRU DJUHHV WR LQFO GH LQ W H V EFRQWUDFW W DW W H V EFRQWU DFWRU LV ER QG E W H WHUPV RI W LV JUHHPHQW LL W H V EFRQWUDFWRU LV ER QG E DOO DSSOLFDEOH VWDWH DQG IHGHUDO OD ZV DQG UHJ ODWLRQV DQG LLL W H V EFRQWUDFWRU V DOO ROG W H 'HSDUWPHQW DQG 5HFLSLHQW DUPOHVV DJDLQVW DOO FODLPV RI Z DWHYHU Q DW UH DULVLQJ R W RI W H V EFRQWUDFWRU V SHUIRUPDQFH RI ZRUN QGHU W LV JUHHPHQW WR W H H WHQW DOORZHG DQG UHT LUHG E ODZ 7 H UHFLSLHQW V DOO GRF PHQW LQ W H T DUWHUO UHSRUW W H V EFRQWUDFWRU V SURJUHVV LQ SHUIRUPLQJ LWV ZRUN QGHU W LV DJUHHPHQW )RU HDF V EFRQWUDFW W H 5HFLSLHQW V DOO SURYLGH D ZULWWHQ VWDW HPHQW WR W H 'HSDUWPHQW DV WR Z HW HU W H V EFRQWUDFWRU LV D PLQRULW YHQGRU DV GHILQHG LQ 6HFWLRQ )OD 6WDW UWLILFDWLRQ 2Q EH DOI RI P ILUP , DFNQRZOHGJH DQG DJUHH WR SHUIRUP DOO RI W H VSHFLILFDWLRQV DQG JUDQW UHT LUHPHQWV LGHQWLILHG LQ W LV VROLFLWDWLRQ GRF PHQW V 9HQGRU RQWUDFWRU 1DPH BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB 'DWH BBBBBBBBBBBBBBB W RUL HG 6LJQDW UH BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB GGUHVV BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB 6ROLFLWDWLRQ RQWUDFW BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB Michelle L. Buchholz, SVP & CFO June 5, 2025 2121 McGregor Blvd., Suite 200 Fort Myers, FL 33901 25-8369 Page 3236 of 9661 State of Florida Department of State I certify from the records of this office that HIGHSPANS ENGINEERING, INC.is a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Florida,filed on April 17,2007,effective April 16,2007. The document number of this corporation is P07000046907. I further certify that said corporation has paid all fees due this office through December 31,2025,that its most recent annual report/uniform business report was filed on January 13,2025,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 Thirteenth day of January, 2025 Tracking Number:9508109234CC To authenticate this certificate,visit the following site,enter this number,and then follow the instructions displayed. https://services.sunbiz.org/Filings/CertificateOfStatus/CertificateAuthentication Page 3237 of 9661 Page 1 of 17 E-Verify MOU for Employers | Revision Date 06/01/13 Company ID Number: THE E-VERIFY MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR EMPLOYERS ARTICLE I PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States after completion of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-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. 217164 The parties to this agreement are the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the HighSpans Engineering, Inc. (Employer). The purpose of this agreement is to set forth terms and conditions which the Employer will follow while participating in E-Verify. Page 3238 of 9661 Page 2 of 17 E-Verify MOU for Employers | Revision Date 06/01/13 Company ID Number: 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 I-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 I-551 (Permanent Resident Card), Form I-766 (Employment Authorization Document), or U.S. Passport or Passport Card to complete Form I-9, the Employer agrees to make a photocopy of the document and to retain the photocopy with the employee’s Form I-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 I-9. 7. The Employer agrees to record the case verification number on the employee's Form I-9 or to print the screen containing the case verification number and attach it to the employee's Form I-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 I-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 I-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 217164 Page 3239 of 9661 Page 3 of 17 E-Verify MOU for Employers | Revision Date 06/01/13 Company ID Number: 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 I-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 I-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 I-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(l)) 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 217164 Page 3240 of 9661 Page 4 of 17 E-Verify MOU for Employers | Revision Date 06/01/13 Company ID Number: (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 VII 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 VII 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 217164 Page 3241 of 9661 Page 5 of 17 E-Verify MOU for Employers | Revision Date 06/01/13 Company ID Number: reasonable notice, to review Forms I-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. 217164 Page 3242 of 9661 Page 6 of 17 E-Verify MOU for Employers | Revision Date 06/01/13 Company ID Number: 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 I-9 as the basis for creating an E-Verify case for an employee assigned to a contract as long as: i. That Form I-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 I-9 information either in person or in communications with the employee to ensure that the employee’s Section 1, Form I-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 I-9 consistent with Article II.A.6 or update the previous Form I-9 to provide the necessary information if: i. The Employer cannot determine that Form I-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 I-9 contains no SSN or is otherwise incomplete. Note: If Section 1 of Form I-9 is otherwise valid and up-to-date and the form otherwise complies with 217164 Page 3243 of 9661 Page 7 of 17 E-Verify MOU for Employers | Revision Date 06/01/13 Company ID Number: Article II.C.5, but reflects documentation (such as a U.S. passport or Form I-551) that expired after completing Form I-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 217164 Page 3244 of 9661 Page 8 of 17 E-Verify MOU for Employers | Revision Date 06/01/13 Company ID Number: 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 217164 Page 3245 of 9661 Page 9 of 17 E-Verify MOU for Employers | Revision Date 06/01/13 Company ID Number: 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 217164 Page 3246 of 9661 Page 10 of 17 E-Verify MOU for Employers | Revision Date 06/01/13 Company ID Number: 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 I-551, Form I-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. 217164 Page 3247 of 9661 Page 11 of 17 E-Verify MOU for Employers | Revision Date 06/01/13 Company ID Number: 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, 217164 Page 3248 of 9661 Page 12 of 17 E-Verify MOU for Employers | Revision Date 06/01/13 Company ID Number: 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. 217164 Page 3249 of 9661 Page 13 of 17 E-Verify MOU for Employers | Revision Date 06/01/13 Company ID Number: Approved by: Employer Name (Please Type or Print) Title Signature Date Department of Homeland Security – Verification Division Name (Please Type or Print) Title Signature Date 217164 HighSpans Engineering, Inc. Buchholz L Michelle Electronically Signed 05/31/2009 USCIS Verification Division Electronically Signed 05/31/2009 Page 3250 of 9661 Page 14 of 17 E-Verify MOU for Employers | Revision Date 06/01/13 Company ID Number: Information Required for the E-Verify Program Information relating to your Company: Company Name Company Facility Address Company Alternate Address County or Parish Employer Identification Number North American Industry Classification Systems Code Parent Company Number of Employees Number of Sites Verified for 217164 HighSpans Engineering, Inc. 2121 McGregor Boulevard Suite 200 Fort Myers, FL 33901 2121 McGregor Boulevard Suite 201 Fort Myers, FL 33901 LEE 770681624 541 20 to 99 1 Page 3251 of 9661 Page 15 of 17 E-Verify MOU for Employers | Revision Date 06/01/13 Company ID Number: Are you verifying for more than 1 site? If yes, please provide the number of sites verified for in each State: 217164 FLORIDA 1 site(s) Page 3252 of 9661 Page 16 of 17 E-Verify MOU for Employers | Revision Date 06/01/13 Company ID Number: Information relating to the Program Administrator(s) for your Company on policy questions or operational problems: 217164 Name Schelle Buchholz Phone Number (239) 573 - 8912 Fax Number (888) 449 - 2462 Email Address sbuchholz@highspans.com Name Vincent A Zaliauskas Phone Number (239) 433 - 3000 Fax Number (888) 449 - 2462 Email Address vincez@highspans.com Name Buchholz L Michelle Phone Number (239) 573 - 8912 Fax Number (888) 449 - 2462 Email Address sbuchholz@highspans.com Page 3253 of 9661 Page 17 of 17 E-Verify MOU for Employers | Revision Date 06/01/13 Company ID Number: 217164 Page intentionally left blank Page 3254 of 9661 Form W-9 (Rev. March 2024) Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Go to www.irs.gov/FormW9 for instructions and the latest information. Give form to the requester. Do not send to the IRS. Before you begin. For guidance related to the purpose of Form W-9, see Purpose of Form, below.Print or type. See Specific Instructions on page 3.1 Name of entity/individual. An entry is required. (For a sole proprietor or disregarded entity, enter the owner’s name on line 1, and enter the business/disregarded entity’s name on line 2.) 2 Business name/disregarded entity name, if different from above. 3a Check the appropriate box for federal tax classification of the entity/individual whose name is entered on line 1. Check only one of the following seven boxes. Individual/sole proprietor C corporation S corporation Partnership Trust/estate LLC. Enter the tax classification (C = C corporation, S = S corporation, P = Partnership) .... Note: Check the “LLC” box above and, in the entry space, enter the appropriate code (C, S, or P) for the tax classification of the LLC, unless it is a disregarded entity. A disregarded entity should instead check the appropriate box for the tax classification of its owner. Other (see instructions) 3b If on line 3a you checked “Partnership” or “Trust/estate,” or checked “LLC” and entered “P” as its tax classification, and you are providing this form to a partnership, trust, or estate in which you have an ownership interest, check this box if you have any foreign partners, owners, or beneficiaries. See instructions ......... 4 Exemptions (codes apply only to certain entities, not individuals; see instructions on page 3): Exempt payee code (if any) Exemption from Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) reporting code (if any) (Applies to accounts maintained outside the United States.) 5 Address (number, street, and apt. or suite no.). See instructions. 6 City, state, and ZIP code Requester’s name and address (optional) 7 List account number(s) here (optional) Part I Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Enter your TIN in the appropriate box. The TIN provided must match the name given on line 1 to avoid backup withholding. For individuals, this is generally your social security number (SSN). However, for a resident alien, sole proprietor, or disregarded entity, see the instructions for Part I, later. For other entities, it is your employer identification number (EIN). If you do not have a number, see How to get a TIN, later. Note: If the account is in more than one name, see the instructions for line 1. See also What Name and Number To Give the Requester for guidelines on whose number to enter. Social security number –– or Employer identification number – Part II 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. I 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. I 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 for Part II, later. Sign Here Signature of U.S. person Date General Instructions Section references are to the Internal Revenue Code unless otherwise noted. Future developments. For the latest information about developments related to Form W-9 and its instructions, such as legislation enacted after they were published, go to www.irs.gov/FormW9. What’s New Line 3a has been modified to clarify how a disregarded entity completes this line. An LLC that is a disregarded entity should check the appropriate box for the tax classification of its owner. Otherwise, it should check the “LLC” box and enter its appropriate tax classification. New line 3b has been added to this form. A flow-through entity is required to complete this line to indicate that it has direct or indirect foreign partners, owners, or beneficiaries when it provides the Form W-9 to another flow-through entity in which it has an ownership interest. This change is intended to provide a flow-through entity with information regarding the status of its indirect foreign partners, owners, or beneficiaries, so that it can satisfy any applicable reporting requirements. For example, a partnership that has any indirect foreign partners may be required to complete Schedules K-2 and K-3. See the Partnership Instructions for Schedules K-2 and K-3 (Form 1065). Purpose of Form An individual or entity (Form W-9 requester) who is required to file an information return with the IRS is giving you this form because they Cat. No. 10231X Form W-9 (Rev. 3-2024) 1/20/2025 Michelle L Buchholz I am approving this document 2025.01.20 11:26:09-05'00' Page 3255 of 9661 Form W-9 (Rev. 3-2024)Page 2 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-NEC (nonemployee compensation). • 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), and 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. Caution: If you don’t return Form W-9 to the requester with a TIN, you might be subject to backup withholding. See What is backup withholding, later. 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; and 4. Certify to your non-foreign status for purposes of withholding under chapter 3 or 4 of the Code (if applicable); and 5. 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, later, for further information. Note: If you are a U.S. person and a requester gives you a form other than Form W-9 to request your TIN, you must use the requester’s form if it is substantially similar to this Form W-9. Definition of a U.S. person. For federal tax purposes, you are considered a U.S. person if you are: • An individual who is a U.S. citizen or U.S. resident alien; • A partnership, corporation, company, or association created or organized in the United States or under the laws of the United States; • An estate (other than a foreign estate); or • A domestic trust (as defined in Regulations section 301.7701-7). Establishing U.S. status for purposes of chapter 3 and chapter 4 withholding. Payments made to foreign persons, including certain distributions, allocations of income, or transfers of sales proceeds, may be subject to withholding under chapter 3 or chapter 4 of the Code (sections 1441–1474). Under those rules, if a Form W-9 or other certification of non-foreign status has not been received, a withholding agent, transferee, or partnership (payor) generally applies presumption rules that may require the payor to withhold applicable tax from the recipient, owner, transferor, or partner (payee). See Pub. 515, Withholding of Tax on Nonresident Aliens and Foreign Entities. The following persons must provide Form W-9 to the payor for purposes of establishing its non-foreign status. • In the case of a disregarded entity with a U.S. owner, the U.S. owner of the disregarded entity and not the disregarded entity. • In the case of a grantor trust with a U.S. grantor or other U.S. owner, generally, the U.S. grantor or other U.S. owner of the grantor trust and not the grantor trust. • In the case of a U.S. trust (other than a grantor trust), the U.S. trust and not the beneficiaries of the trust. See Pub. 515 for more information on providing a Form W-9 or a certification of non-foreign status to avoid withholding. Foreign person. If you are a foreign person or the U.S. branch of a foreign bank that has elected to be treated as a U.S. person (under Regulations section 1.1441-1(b)(2)(iv) or other applicable section for chapter 3 or 4 purposes), do not use Form W-9. Instead, use the appropriate Form W-8 or Form 8233 (see Pub. 515). If you are a qualified foreign pension fund under Regulations section 1.897(l)-1(d), or a partnership that is wholly owned by qualified foreign pension funds, that is treated as a non-foreign person for purposes of section 1445 withholding, do not use Form W-9. Instead, use Form W-8EXP (or other certification of non-foreign status). Nonresident alien who becomes a resident alien. Generally, only a nonresident alien individual may use the terms of a tax treaty to reduce or eliminate U.S. tax on certain types of income. However, most tax treaties contain a provision known as a saving clause. Exceptions specified in the saving clause may permit an exemption from tax to continue for certain types of income even after the payee has otherwise become a U.S. resident alien for tax purposes. If you are a U.S. resident alien who is relying on an exception contained in the saving clause of a tax treaty to claim an exemption from U.S. tax on certain types of income, you must attach a statement to Form W-9 that specifies the following five items. 1. The treaty country. Generally, this must be the same treaty under which you claimed exemption from tax as a nonresident alien. 2. The treaty article addressing the income. 3. The article number (or location) in the tax treaty that contains the saving clause and its exceptions. 4. The type and amount of income that qualifies for the exemption from tax. 5. Sufficient facts to justify the exemption from tax under the terms of the treaty article. Example. Article 20 of the U.S.-China income tax treaty allows an exemption from tax for scholarship income received by a Chinese student temporarily present in the United States. Under U.S. law, this student will become a resident alien for tax purposes if their stay in the United States exceeds 5 calendar years. However, paragraph 2 of the first Protocol to the U.S.-China treaty (dated April 30, 1984) allows the provisions of Article 20 to continue to apply even after the Chinese student becomes a resident alien of the United States. A Chinese student who qualifies for this exception (under paragraph 2 of the first Protocol) and is relying on this exception to claim an exemption from tax on their scholarship or fellowship income would attach to Form W-9 a statement that includes the information described above to support that exemption. If you are a nonresident alien or a foreign entity, give the requester the appropriate completed Form W-8 or Form 8233. Backup Withholding What is backup withholding? Persons making certain payments to you must under certain conditions withhold and pay to the IRS 24% of such payments. This is called “backup withholding.” Payments that may be subject to backup withholding include, but are not limited to, interest, tax-exempt interest, dividends, broker and barter exchange transactions, rents, royalties, nonemployee pay, payments made in settlement of payment card and third-party network transactions, and certain payments from fishing boat operators. Real estate transactions are not subject to backup withholding. You will not be subject to backup withholding on payments you receive if you give the requester your correct TIN, make the proper certifications, and report all your taxable interest and dividends on your tax return. Payments you receive will be subject to backup withholding if: 1. You do not furnish your TIN to the requester; 2. You do not certify your TIN when required (see the instructions for Part II for details); 3. The IRS tells the requester that you furnished an incorrect TIN; 4. The IRS tells you that you are subject to backup withholding because you did not report all your interest and dividends on your tax return (for reportable interest and dividends only); or 5. You do not certify to the requester that you are not subject to backup withholding, as described in item 4 under “By signing the filled- out form” above (for reportable interest and dividend accounts opened after 1983 only). Page 3256 of 9661 Form W-9 (Rev. 3-2024)Page 3 Certain payees and payments are exempt from backup withholding. See Exempt payee code, later, and the separate Instructions for the Requester of Form W-9 for more information. See also Establishing U.S. status for purposes of chapter 3 and chapter 4 withholding, earlier. What Is FATCA Reporting? The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) requires a participating foreign financial institution to report all U.S. account holders that are specified U.S. persons. Certain payees are exempt from FATCA reporting. See Exemption from FATCA reporting code, later, and the Instructions for the Requester of Form W-9 for more information. Updating Your Information You must provide updated information to any person to whom you claimed to be an exempt payee if you are no longer an exempt payee and anticipate receiving reportable payments in the future from this person. For example, you may need to provide updated information if you are a C corporation that elects to be an S corporation, or if you are no longer tax exempt. In addition, you must furnish a new Form W-9 if the name or TIN changes for the account, for example, if the grantor of a grantor trust dies. Penalties Failure to furnish TIN. If you fail to furnish your correct TIN to a requester, you are subject to a penalty of $50 for each such failure unless your failure is due to reasonable cause and not to willful neglect. Civil penalty for false information with respect to withholding. If you make a false statement with no reasonable basis that results in no backup withholding, you are subject to a $500 penalty. Criminal penalty for falsifying information. Willfully falsifying certifications or affirmations may subject you to criminal penalties including fines and/or imprisonment. Misuse of TINs. If the requester discloses or uses TINs in violation of federal law, the requester may be subject to civil and criminal penalties. Specific Instructions Line 1 You must enter one of the following on this line; do not leave this line blank. The name should match the name on your tax return. If this Form W-9 is for a joint account (other than an account maintained by a foreign financial institution (FFI)), list first, and then circle, the name of the person or entity whose number you entered in Part I of Form W-9. If you are providing Form W-9 to an FFI to document a joint account, each holder of the account that is a U.S. person must provide a Form W-9. • Individual. Generally, enter the name shown on your tax return. If you have changed your last name without informing the Social Security Administration (SSA) of the name change, enter your first name, the last name as shown on your social security card, and your new last name. Note for ITIN applicant: Enter your individual name as it was entered on your Form W-7 application, line 1a. This should also be the same as the name you entered on the Form 1040 you filed with your application. • Sole proprietor. Enter your individual name as shown on your Form 1040 on line 1. Enter your business, trade, or “doing business as” (DBA) name on line 2. • Partnership, C corporation, S corporation, or LLC, other than a disregarded entity. Enter the entity’s name as shown on the entity’s tax return on line 1 and any business, trade, or DBA name on line 2. • Other entities. Enter your name as shown on required U.S. federal tax documents on line 1. This name should match the name shown on the charter or other legal document creating the entity. Enter any business, trade, or DBA name on line 2. • Disregarded entity. In general, a business entity that has a single owner, including an LLC, and is not a corporation, is disregarded as an entity separate from its owner (a disregarded entity). See Regulations section 301.7701-2(c)(2). A disregarded entity should check the appropriate box for the tax classification of its owner. Enter the owner’s name on line 1. The name of the owner entered on line 1 should never be a disregarded entity. The name on line 1 should be the name shown on the income tax return on which the income should be reported. For example, if a foreign LLC that is treated as a disregarded entity for U.S. federal tax purposes has a single owner that is a U.S. person, the U.S. owner’s name is required to be provided on line 1. If the direct owner of the entity is also a disregarded entity, enter the first owner that is not disregarded for federal tax purposes. Enter the disregarded entity’s name on line 2. If the owner of the disregarded entity is a foreign person, the owner must complete an appropriate Form W-8 instead of a Form W-9. This is the case even if the foreign person has a U.S. TIN. Line 2 If you have a business name, trade name, DBA name, or disregarded entity name, enter it on line 2. Line 3a Check the appropriate box on line 3a for the U.S. federal tax classification of the person whose name is entered on line 1. Check only one box on line 3a. IF the entity/individual on line 1 is a(n) . . . THEN check the box for . . . • Corporation Corporation. • Individual or • Sole proprietorship Individual/sole proprietor. • LLC classified as a partnership for U.S. federal tax purposes or • LLC that has filed Form 8832 or 2553 electing to be taxed as a corporation Limited liability company and enter the appropriate tax classification: P = Partnership, C = C corporation, or S = S corporation. • Partnership Partnership. • Trust/estate Trust/estate. Line 3b Check this box if you are a partnership (including an LLC classified as a partnership for U.S. federal tax purposes), trust, or estate that has any foreign partners, owners, or beneficiaries, and you are providing this form to a partnership, trust, or estate, in which you have an ownership interest. You must check the box on line 3b if you receive a Form W-8 (or documentary evidence) from any partner, owner, or beneficiary establishing foreign status or if you receive a Form W-9 from any partner, owner, or beneficiary that has checked the box on line 3b. Note: A partnership that provides a Form W-9 and checks box 3b may be required to complete Schedules K-2 and K-3 (Form 1065). For more information, see the Partnership Instructions for Schedules K-2 and K-3 (Form 1065). If you are required to complete line 3b but fail to do so, you may not receive the information necessary to file a correct information return with the IRS or furnish a correct payee statement to your partners or beneficiaries. See, for example, sections 6698, 6722, and 6724 for penalties that may apply. Line 4 Exemptions If you are exempt from backup withholding and/or FATCA reporting, enter in the appropriate space on line 4 any code(s) that may apply to you. Exempt payee code. • Generally, individuals (including sole proprietors) are not exempt from backup withholding. • Except as provided below, corporations are exempt from backup withholding for certain payments, including interest and dividends. • Corporations are not exempt from backup withholding for payments made in settlement of payment card or third-party network transactions. • Corporations are not exempt from backup withholding with respect to attorneys’ fees or gross proceeds paid to attorneys, and corporations that provide medical or health care services are not exempt with respect to payments reportable on Form 1099-MISC. The following codes identify payees that are exempt from backup withholding. Enter the appropriate code in the space on line 4. 1—An organization exempt from tax under section 501(a), any IRA, or a custodial account under section 403(b)(7) if the account satisfies the requirements of section 401(f)(2). Page 3257 of 9661 Form W-9 (Rev. 3-2024)Page 4 2—The United States or any of its agencies or instrumentalities. 3—A state, the District of Columbia, a U.S. commonwealth or territory, or any of their political subdivisions or instrumentalities. 4—A foreign government or any of its political subdivisions, agencies, or instrumentalities. 5—A corporation. 6—A dealer in securities or commodities required to register in the United States, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. commonwealth or territory. 7—A futures commission merchant registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. 8—A real estate investment trust. 9—An entity registered at all times during the tax year under the Investment Company Act of 1940. 10—A common trust fund operated by a bank under section 584(a). 11—A financial institution as defined under section 581. 12—A middleman known in the investment community as a nominee or custodian. 13—A trust exempt from tax under section 664 or described in section 4947. The following chart shows types of payments that may be exempt from backup withholding. The chart applies to the exempt payees listed above, 1 through 13. IF the payment is for . . .THEN the payment is exempt for . . . • Interest and dividend payments All exempt payees except for 7. • Broker transactions Exempt payees 1 through 4 and 6 through 11 and all C corporations. S corporations must not enter an exempt payee code because they are exempt only for sales of noncovered securities acquired prior to 2012. • Barter exchange transactions and patronage dividends Exempt payees 1 through 4. • Payments over $600 required to be reported and direct sales over $5,0001 Generally, exempt payees 1 through 5.2 • Payments made in settlement of payment card or third-party network transactions Exempt payees 1 through 4. 1 See Form 1099-MISC, Miscellaneous Information, and its instructions. 2 However, the following payments made to a corporation and reportable on Form 1099-MISC are not exempt from backup withholding: medical and health care payments, attorneys’ fees, gross proceeds paid to an attorney reportable under section 6045(f), and payments for services paid by a federal executive agency. Exemption from FATCA reporting code. The following codes identify payees that are exempt from reporting under FATCA. These codes apply to persons submitting this form for accounts maintained outside of the United States by certain foreign financial institutions. Therefore, if you are only submitting this form for an account you hold in the United States, you may leave this field blank. Consult with the person requesting this form if you are uncertain if the financial institution is subject to these requirements. A requester may indicate that a code is not required by providing you with a Form W-9 with “Not Applicable” (or any similar indication) entered on the line for a FATCA exemption code. A—An organization exempt from tax under section 501(a) or any individual retirement plan as defined in section 7701(a)(37). B—The United States or any of its agencies or instrumentalities. C—A state, the District of Columbia, a U.S. commonwealth or territory, or any of their political subdivisions or instrumentalities. D—A corporation the stock of which is regularly traded on one or more established securities markets, as described in Regulations section 1.1472-1(c)(1)(i). E—A corporation that is a member of the same expanded affiliated group as a corporation described in Regulations section 1.1472-1(c)(1)(i). F—A dealer in securities, commodities, or derivative financial instruments (including notional principal contracts, futures, forwards, and options) that is registered as such under the laws of the United States or any state. G—A real estate investment trust. H—A regulated investment company as defined in section 851 or an entity registered at all times during the tax year under the Investment Company Act of 1940. I—A common trust fund as defined in section 584(a). J—A bank as defined in section 581. K—A broker. L—A trust exempt from tax under section 664 or described in section 4947(a)(1). M—A tax-exempt trust under a section 403(b) plan or section 457(g) plan. Note: You may wish to consult with the financial institution requesting this form to determine whether the FATCA code and/or exempt payee code should be completed. Line 5 Enter your address (number, street, and apartment or suite number). This is where the requester of this Form W-9 will mail your information returns. If this address differs from the one the requester already has on file, enter “NEW” at the top. If a new address is provided, there is still a chance the old address will be used until the payor changes your address in their records. Line 6 Enter your city, state, and ZIP code. Part I. Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Enter your TIN in the appropriate box. If you are a resident alien and you do not have, and are not eligible to get, an SSN, your TIN is your IRS ITIN. Enter it in the entry space for the Social security number. If you do not have an ITIN, see How to get a TIN below. If you are a sole proprietor and you have an EIN, you may enter either your SSN or EIN. If you are a single-member LLC that is disregarded as an entity separate from its owner, enter the owner’s SSN (or EIN, if the owner has one). If the LLC is classified as a corporation or partnership, enter the entity’s EIN. Note: See What Name and Number To Give the Requester, later, for further clarification of name and TIN combinations. How to get a TIN. If you do not have a TIN, apply for one immediately. To apply for an SSN, get Form SS-5, Application for a Social Security Card, from your local SSA office or get this form online at www.SSA.gov. You may also get this form by calling 800-772-1213. Use Form W-7, Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, to apply for an ITIN, or Form SS-4, Application for Employer Identification Number, to apply for an EIN. You can apply for an EIN online by accessing the IRS website at www.irs.gov/EIN. Go to www.irs.gov/Forms to view, download, or print Form W-7 and/or Form SS-4. Or, you can go to www.irs.gov/OrderForms to place an order and have Form W-7 and/or Form SS-4 mailed to you within 15 business days. If you are asked to complete Form W-9 but do not have a TIN, apply for a TIN and enter “Applied For” in the space for the TIN, sign and date the form, and give it to the requester. For interest and dividend payments, and certain payments made with respect to readily tradable instruments, you will generally have 60 days to get a TIN and give it to the requester before you are subject to backup withholding on payments. The 60-day rule does not apply to other types of payments. You will be subject to backup withholding on all such payments until you provide your TIN to the requester. Note: Entering “Applied For” means that you have already applied for a TIN or that you intend to apply for one soon. See also Establishing U.S. status for purposes of chapter 3 and chapter 4 withholding, earlier, for when you may instead be subject to withholding under chapter 3 or 4 of the Code. Caution: A disregarded U.S. entity that has a foreign owner must use the appropriate Form W-8. Page 3258 of 9661 Form W-9 (Rev. 3-2024)Page 5 Part II. Certification To establish to the withholding agent that you are a U.S. person, or resident alien, sign Form W-9. You may be requested to sign by the withholding agent even if item 1, 4, or 5 below indicates otherwise. For a joint account, only the person whose TIN is shown in Part I should sign (when required). In the case of a disregarded entity, the person identified on line 1 must sign. Exempt payees, see Exempt payee code, earlier. Signature requirements. Complete the certification as indicated in items 1 through 5 below. 1. Interest, dividend, and barter exchange accounts opened before 1984 and broker accounts considered active during 1983. You must give your correct TIN, but you do not have to sign the certification. 2. Interest, dividend, broker, and barter exchange accounts opened after 1983 and broker accounts considered inactive during 1983. You must sign the certification or backup withholding will apply. If you are subject to backup withholding and you are merely providing your correct TIN to the requester, you must cross out item 2 in the certification before signing the form. 3. Real estate transactions. You must sign the certification. You may cross out item 2 of the certification. 4. Other payments. You must give your correct TIN, but you do not have to sign the certification unless you have been notified that you have previously given an incorrect TIN. “Other payments” include payments made in the course of the requester’s trade or business for rents, royalties, goods (other than bills for merchandise), medical and health care services (including payments to corporations), payments to a nonemployee for services, payments made in settlement of payment card and third-party network transactions, payments to certain fishing boat crew members and fishermen, and gross proceeds paid to attorneys (including payments to corporations). 5. Mortgage interest paid by you, acquisition or abandonment of secured property, cancellation of debt, qualified tuition program payments (under section 529), ABLE accounts (under section 529A), IRA, Coverdell ESA, Archer MSA or HSA contributions or distributions, and pension distributions. You must give your correct TIN, but you do not have to sign the certification. What Name and Number To Give the Requester For this type of account:Give name and SSN of: 1. Individual The individual 2. Two or more individuals (joint account) other than an account maintained by an FFI The actual owner of the account or, if combined funds, the first individual on the account1 3. Two or more U.S. persons (joint account maintained by an FFI) Each holder of the account 4. Custodial account of a minor (Uniform Gift to Minors Act) The minor2 5. a. The usual revocable savings trust (grantor is also trustee) The grantor-trustee1 b. So-called trust account that is not a legal or valid trust under state law The actual owner1 6. Sole proprietorship or disregarded entity owned by an individual The owner3 7. Grantor trust filing under Optional Filing Method 1 (see Regulations section 1.671-4(b)(2)(i)(A))** The grantor* For this type of account:Give name and EIN of: 8. Disregarded entity not owned by an individual The owner 9. A valid trust, estate, or pension trust Legal entity4 10. Corporation or LLC electing corporate status on Form 8832 or Form 2553 The corporation 11. Association, club, religious, charitable, educational, or other tax-exempt organization The organization 12. Partnership or multi-member LLC The partnership 13. A broker or registered nominee The broker or nominee 14. Account with the Department of Agriculture in the name of a public entity (such as a state or local government, school district, or prison) that receives agricultural program payments The public entity 15. Grantor trust filing Form 1041 or under the Optional Filing Method 2, requiring Form 1099 (see Regulations section 1.671-4(b)(2)(i)(B))** The trust 1 List first and circle the name of the person whose number you furnish. If only one person on a joint account has an SSN, that person’s number must be furnished. 2 Circle the minor’s name and furnish the minor’s SSN. 3 You must show your individual name on line 1, and enter your business or DBA name, if any, on line 2. You may use either your SSN or EIN (if you have one), but the IRS encourages you to use your SSN. 4 List first and circle the name of the trust, estate, or pension trust. (Do not furnish the TIN of the personal representative or trustee unless the legal entity itself is not designated in the account title.) * Note: The grantor must also provide a Form W-9 to the trustee of the trust. ** For more information on optional filing methods for grantor trusts, see the Instructions for Form 1041. Note: If no name is circled when more than one name is listed, the number will be considered to be that of the first name listed. Secure Your Tax Records From Identity Theft Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal information, such as your name, SSN, or other identifying information, without your permission to commit fraud or other crimes. An identity thief may use your SSN to get a job or may file a tax return using your SSN to receive a refund. To reduce your risk: • Protect your SSN, • Ensure your employer is protecting your SSN, and • Be careful when choosing a tax return preparer. If your tax records are affected by identity theft and you receive a notice from the IRS, respond right away to the name and phone number printed on the IRS notice or letter. If your tax records are not currently affected by identity theft but you think you are at risk due to a lost or stolen purse or wallet, questionable credit card activity, or a questionable credit report, contact the IRS Identity Theft Hotline at 800-908-4490 or submit Form 14039. For more information, see Pub. 5027, Identity Theft Information for Taxpayers. Page 3259 of 9661 Form W-9 (Rev. 3-2024)Page 6 Victims of identity theft who are experiencing economic harm or a systemic problem, or are seeking help in resolving tax problems that have not been resolved through normal channels, may be eligible for Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) assistance. You can reach TAS by calling the TAS toll-free case intake line at 877-777-4778 or TTY/TDD 800-829-4059. Protect yourself from suspicious emails or phishing schemes. Phishing is the creation and use of email and websites designed to mimic legitimate business emails and websites. The most common act is sending an email to a user falsely claiming to be an established legitimate enterprise in an attempt to scam the user into surrendering private information that will be used for identity theft. The IRS does not initiate contacts with taxpayers via emails. Also, the IRS does not request personal detailed information through email or ask taxpayers for the PIN numbers, passwords, or similar secret access information for their credit card, bank, or other financial accounts. If you receive an unsolicited email claiming to be from the IRS, forward this message to phishing@irs.gov. You may also report misuse of the IRS name, logo, or other IRS property to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) at 800-366-4484. You can forward suspicious emails to the Federal Trade Commission at spam@uce.gov or report them at www.ftc.gov/complaint. You can contact the FTC at www.ftc.gov/idtheft or 877-IDTHEFT (877-438-4338). If you have been the victim of identity theft, see www.IdentityTheft.gov and Pub. 5027. Go to www.irs.gov/IdentityTheft to learn more about identity theft and how to reduce your risk. Privacy Act Notice Section 6109 of the Internal Revenue Code requires you to provide your correct TIN to persons (including federal agencies) who are required to file information returns with the IRS to report interest, dividends, or certain other income paid to you; mortgage interest you paid; the acquisition or abandonment of secured property; the cancellation of debt; or contributions you made to an IRA, Archer MSA, or HSA. The person collecting this form uses the information on the form to file information returns with the IRS, reporting the above information. Routine uses of this information include giving it to the Department of Justice for civil and criminal litigation and to cities, states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. commonwealths and territories for use in administering their laws. The information may also be disclosed to other countries under a treaty, to federal and state agencies to enforce civil and criminal laws, or to federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies to combat terrorism. You must provide your TIN whether or not you are required to file a tax return. Under section 3406, payors must generally withhold a percentage of taxable interest, dividends, and certain other payments to a payee who does not give a TIN to the payor. Certain penalties may also apply for providing false or fraudulent information. Page 3260 of 9661 Procurement Services Division Addendum #1 Date: May 13, 2025 From: Dania Guerrero, Procurement Strategist Email: dania.guerrero@colliercountyfl.gov Telephone: (239) 252-7989 To: Interested Bidders Subject: Addendum #1 Solicitation #25-8369 Design Services for Golden Gate City Outfalls The following clarifications are issued as an addendum: ADDITION: Attaching Legal Description and Sketch Documents to OpenGov. The following file has been uploaded to the “Supporting Attachments” section of OpenGov: 25-8369 Attachments 1-29_LEGAL DESCRIPTION & SKETCH If you require additional information, please post a question on our OpenGov (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/collier-county-fl) bidding platform under the solicitation for this project. Please sign below and return a copy of this Addendum with your submittal for the above referenced solicitation. (Signature) Date (Name of Company HighSpans Engineering, Inc. 06/05/2025 Page 3261 of 9661 Procurement Services Division Addendum #2 Date: May 22, 2025 From: Dania Guerrero, Procurement Strategist Email: dania.guerrero@colliercountyfl.gov Telephone: (239) 252-7989 To: Interested Bidders Subject: Addendum #2 Solicitation #25-8369 Design Services for Golden Gate City Outfalls The following clarifications are issued as an addendum: CHANGE: Attaching updated Grant Funded RPS Instructions to OpenGov incorporating new “Prohibition of Collusion” language. 37. PROHIBITION OF COLLUSION 37.1 Vendors are hereby notified that collusion or anti-competitive practices among vendors/proposers are strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. Any agreement or cooperation between vendors to manipulate pricing, restrict competition, or otherwise undermine the integrity of the procurement process may result in: 37.1.1. Disqualification of all involved vendors. 37.1.2. Rejection of submitted proposals. 37.1.3. Referral to appropriate legal authorities for investigation and prosecution under applicable state and federal laws. 37.2 Each vendor/proposer must independently prepare and submit its proposer without any consultation, communication, or agreement with any other vendor/proposer or vendor/proposer regarding prices, terms, or conditions of the offer, or with the intention of restricting competition. 37.3 All vendor/proposer and have an affirmative duty to reveal if it/they have any professional or personal relationship with any other vendors that provide a bid on a solicitation and that the duty to reveal such a relationship continues to run throughout the period of solicitation all the way up through the recommended award and ultimate award of the solicitation. 37.4 By submitting a proposal the vendor certifies that the proposal is made without collusion, fraud, or any connection with any other vendor submitting a proposal for the same work, and that the bidder has not offered or received any inducement or advantage in connection with their bid. The Vendor, does declare that the only person or persons interested in this Proposal as principal or principals is/are named therein and that no person other than therein mentioned has any interest in this Proposal or in the contract to be entered into; that this Proposal is made without connection with any person, company or parties making a Proposal, and that it is in all respects fair and in good faith without collusion or fraud. Page 3262 of 9661 Failure to comply with this provision may result in disbarment from future contracting opportunities with Collier County. CERTIFICATION: VENDOR/PROPOSER HEREBY AGREES TO COMPLY WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS ABOVE, BY SUBMISSION OF A PROPOSAL. The following file has been uploaded to the “Main Documents” section of OpenGov: 25-8369 Grant Funded RPS Instructions_2025 – Removed Replaced with - 25-8369 Grant Funded - RPS Instructions_2025 Rev.2 If you require additional information, please post a question on our OpenGov (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/collier-county-fl) bidding platform under the solicitation for this project. Please sign below and return a copy of this Addendum with your submittal for the above referenced solicitation. (Signature) Date (Name of Company HighSpans Engineering, Inc. 06/05/2025 Page 3263 of 9661 Procurement Services Division Addendum #3 Date: June 3, 2025 From: Dania Guerrero, Procurement Strategist Email: dania.guerrero@colliercountyfl.gov Telephone: (239) 252-7989 To: Interested Bidders Subject: Addendum #3 Solicitation 25-8369 – Design Services For Golden Gate City Outfalls The following clarifications are issued as an addendum: CHANGE 1: Proposal Submission Deadlines have been extended. The “Questions and Answers” period has been changed from May 29, 2025, at 3:00 pm EST to June 5, 2025, at 3:00 pm EST. The “Proposal Submission Deadline” has been changed from June 5, 2025, at 3:00 pm EST to June 12, 2025, at 3:00 pm EST. If you require additional information, please post a question on our OpenGov (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/collier-county-fl) bidding platform under the solicitation for this project. Please sign below and return a copy of this Addendum with your submittal for the above referenced solicitation. (Signature) Date (Name of Company HighSpans Engineering, Inc. 06/05/2025 Page 3264 of 9661 Page 3265 of 9661 Page 3266 of 9661 Page 3267 of 9661 Page 3268 of 9661 Page 3269 of 9661 Page 3270 of 9661 Page 3271 of 9661 Florida Unified Certification Program CERTIFIED Disadvantaged Business Enterprise FUCP CERTIFYING AGENCY ANNIVERSARY DATE: Annually August 24th. CERTIFICATION REVIEW DATE: August 24, 2028 This certificate acknowledges that the above named firm is approved by the Florida Unified Certification Program (FUCP) as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), under rules promulgated by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) in Title 49, Part 26 of the US Code of Federal Regulations. Benjamin R. Siegel, CPA, C.M. Executive Director This certification entitles the above named firm to provide product(s) and/or service(s) under the following category(s) only: Engineering Services, Drafting Services NAICS Code(s): 541330, 541340 Page 3272 of 9661 INSR ADDL SUBR LTR INSR WVD DATE (MM/DD/YYYY) PRODUCER CONTACT NAME: FAXPHONE (A/C, No):(A/C, No, Ext): E-MAIL ADDRESS: INSURER A : INSURED INSURER B : INSURER C : INSURER D : INSURER E : INSURER F : POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFF POLICY EXPTYPE OF INSURANCE LIMITS(MM/DD/YYYY)(MM/DD/YYYY) COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY UMBRELLA LIAB EXCESS LIAB WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space is required) AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC # Y / N N / A (Mandatory in NH) ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? EACH OCCURRENCE $ DAMAGE TO RENTED $PREMISES (Ea occurrence)CLAIMS-MADE OCCUR MED EXP (Any one person)$ PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $ GENERAL AGGREGATE $GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $ $ PRO- OTHER: LOCJECT COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT $(Ea accident) BODILY INJURY (Per person)$ANY AUTO OWNED SCHEDULED BODILY INJURY (Per accident)$AUTOS ONLY AUTOS AUTOS ONLY HIRED PROPERTY DAMAGE $AUTOS ONLY (Per accident) $ OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE $ CLAIMS-MADE AGGREGATE $ DED RETENTION $$ PER OTH- STATUTE ER E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $ E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $ If yes, describe under E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT $DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below POLICY NON-OWNED SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer any rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER:REVISION NUMBER: CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION © 1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORDACORD 25 (2016/03) ACORD TM CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE Hartford Underwriters Insurance Company Silver Oak Casualty, Inc. Lloyds Nutmeg Insurance Company 5/09/2025 McGriff, a MMA LLC Company 12751 New Brittany Blvd., Suite 201 Fort Myers, FL 33907 Pam Gillmore, AIAM 239 433-7169 866 802-8680 PGillmore@McGriff.com HighSpans Engineering Inc 2121 McGregor Blvd., Suite 200 Fort Myers, FL 33901-3445 30104 26869 39608 A X X X 21SBMBA8PYD 11/14/2024 11/14/2025 1,000,000 1,000,000 10,000 1,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 D X X X 21UECDR2994 11/14/2024 11/14/2025 1,000,000 A X X X 10,000 21SBMBA8PYD 11/14/2024 11/14/2025 5,000,000 5,000,000 B Y SVWCFL3338842025 01/12/2025 01/12/2026 X 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 C Professional Liability PLC0147902 08/15/2024 08/15/2025 See Description ** Workers Comp Information ** Proprietors/Partners/Executive Officers/Members Excluded: Vincent Zaliauskas, President Michelle Buchholz, SVP Policy includes USL&H coverage (See Attached Descriptions) Collier County Board of County Commissioners 3295 Tamiami Trail E. Naples, FL 34112-5758 1 of 2 #S37259477/M36246329 132HIGHSENGClient#: 1457596 PAGI 1 of 2 #S37259477/M36246329 Page 3273 of 9661 SAGITTA 25.3 (2016/03) DESCRIPTIONS (Continued from Page 1) Umbrella over General Liability, Auto Liability and Workers' Compensation **Miscellaneous Coverages** Insurer (C) Policy #PLC0147902/Claims made Retroactive date: 08/15/2007 Professional Liability: Limit #1: $1,000,000 Each Claim, Deductible #1: $15,000.00 Per Claim Limit #2: $1,000,000 Aggregate, Deductible #2: $45,000.00 Aggregate Limit 1 Description Code: Per Loss; Limit 2 Description Code: Aggregate For any and all work performed on behalf of Collier County. Additional Insured status is provided per the attached endorsements. 30 Day's Notice of Cancellation applies to General Liability. 2 of 2 #S37259477/M36246329 Page 3274 of 9661 HighSpans Engineering Inc 21SBMBA8PYD Page 3275 of 9661 Page 3276 of 9661 Page 3277 of 9661 This page has been left blank intentionally. Page 3278 of 9661 COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE HA 99 16 12 21 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. Form HA 99 16 12 21 Page 1 of 5 © 2021, The Hartford (Includes copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc. with its permission.) COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE BROAD FORM ENDORSEMENT This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: BUSINESS AUTO COVERAGE FORM To the extent that the provisions of this endorsement provide broader benefits to the "insured" than other provisions of the Coverage Form, the provisions of this endorsement apply. 1. BROAD FORM INSURED Paragraph .1. - WHO IS AN INSURED - of Section II - Liability Coverage is amended to add the following: d. Subsidiaries and Newly Acquired or Formed Organizations The Named Insured shown in the Declarations is amended to include: (1) Any legal business entity other than a partnership or joint venture, formed as a subsidiary in which you have an ownership interest of more than 50% on the effective date of the Coverage Form. However, the Named Insured does not include any subsidiary that is an "insured" under any other automobile policy or would be an "insured" under such a policy but for its termination or the exhaustion of its Limit of Insurance. (2) Any organization that is acquired or formed by you and over which you maintain majority ownership. However, the Named Insured does not include any newly formed or acquired organization: (a) That is a partnership or joint venture, (b) That is an "insured" under any other policy, (c) That has exhausted its Limit of Insurance under any other policy, or (d) 180 days or more after its acquisition or formation by you, unless you have given us notice of the acquisition or formation. Coverage does not apply to "bodily injury" or "property damage" that results from an "accident" that occurred before you formed or acquired the organization. e. Employees as Insureds (1). Any "employee" of yours while using a covered "auto" you don't own, hire or borrow in your business or your personal affairs. f. Lessors as Insureds (1). The lessor of a covered "auto" while the "auto" is leased to you under a written agreement if: (a) The agreement requires you to provide direct primary insurance for the lessor and (b) The "auto" is leased without a driver. Such a leased "auto" will be considered a covered "auto" you own and not a covered "auto" you hire. g. Additional Insured if Required by Contract (1) When you have agreed, in a written contract or written agreement, that a person or organization be added as an additional insured on your business auto policy, such person or organization is an "insured", but only to the extent such person or organization is liable for "bodily injury" or "property damage" caused by the conduct of an "insured" under paragraphs a. or b. of Who Is An Insured with regard to the ownership, maintenance or use of a covered "auto." The insurance afforded to any such additional insured applies only if the "bodily injury" or "property damage" occurs: (a) During the policy period, and (b) Subsequent to the execution of such written contract, and HighSpans Engineering Inc 21UECDR2994 Page 3279 of 9661 Page 2 of 5 Form HA 99 16 12 21 (c) Prior to the expiration of the period of time that the written contract requires such insurance be provided to the additional insured. (2) How Limits Apply If you have agreed in a written contract or written agreement that another person or organization be added as an additional insured on your policy, the most we will pay on behalf of such additional insured is the lesser of: (a) The limits of insurance specified in the written contract or written agreement; or (b) The Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations. Such amount shall be a part of and not in addition to Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations and described in this Section. (3) Additional Insureds Other Insurance If we cover a claim or "suit" under this Coverage Part that may also be covered by other insurance available to an additional insured, such additional insured must submit such claim or "suit" to the other insurer for defense and indemnity. However, this provision does not apply to the extent that you have agreed in a written contract or written agreement that this insurance is primary and non- contributory with the additional insured's own insurance. (4) Duties in The Event Of Accident, Claim, Suit or Loss If you have agreed in a written contract or written agreement that another person or organization be added as an additional insured on your policy, the additional insured shall be required to comply with the provisions in LOSS CONDITIONS 2. - DUTIES IN THE EVENT OF ACCIDENT, CLAIM , SUIT OR LOSS – OF SECTION IV – BUSINESS AUTO CONDITIONS, in the same manner as the Named Insured. 2. Primary and Non-Contributory if Required by Contract Only with respect to insurance provided to an additional insured in A.1.g. - Additional Insured If Required by Contract, the following provisions apply: (1) Primary Insurance When Required By Contract This insurance is primary if you have agreed in a written contract or written agreement that this insurance be primary. If other insurance is also primary, we will share with all that other insurance by the method described in Other Insurance 5.d. (2} Primary And Non-Contributory To Other Insurance When Required By Contract If you have agreed in a written contract or written agreement that this insurance is primary and non-contributory with the additional insured's own insurance, this insurance is primary and we will not seek contribution from that other insurance. Paragraphs (1) and (2) do not apply to other insurance to which the additional insured has been added as an additional insured. When this insurance is excess, we will have no duty to defend the insured against any "suit" if any other insurer has a duty to defend the insured against that "suit". If no other insurer defends, we will undertake to do so, but we will be entitled to the insured's rights against all those other insurers. When this insurance is excess over other insurance, we will pay only our share of the amount of the loss, if any, that exceeds the sum of: (1) The total amount that all such other insurance would pay for the loss in the absence of this insurance; and (2) The total of all deductible and self- insured amounts under all that other insurance. We will share the remaining loss, if any, by the method described in SECTION IV- Business Auto Conditions, B. General Conditions, Other Insurance 5.d. 3. AUTOS RENTED BY EMPLOYEES Any "auto" hired or rented by your "employee" on your behalf and at your direction will be considered an "auto" you hire. The SECTION IV- Business Auto Conditions, B. General Conditions, 5. OTHER INSURANCE Condition is amended by adding the following: e. If an "employee’s" personal insurance also applies on an excess basis to a covered "auto" hired or rented by your "employee" on your behalf and at your direction, this insurance will be primary to the "employee’s" personal insurance. Page 3280 of 9661 Form HA 99 16 12 21 Page 3 of 5 4. AMENDED FELLOW EMPLOYEE EXCLUSION EXCLUSION 5. - FELLOW EMPLOYEE - of SECTION II - LIABILITY COVERAGE does not apply if you have workers' compensation insurance in-force covering all of your "employees". Coverage is excess over any other collectible insurance. 5. HIRED AUTO PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE If hired "autos" are covered "autos" for Liability Coverage and if Comprehensive, Specified Causes of Loss, or Collision coverages are provided under this Coverage Form for any "auto" you own, then the Physical Damage Coverages provided are extended to "autos" you hire or borrow, subject to the following limit. The most we will pay for "loss" to any hired "auto" is: (1) $100,000; (2) The actual cash value of the damaged or stolen property at the time of the "loss"; or (3) The cost of repairing or replacing the damaged or stolen property, whichever is smallest, minus a deductible. The deductible will be equal to the largest deductible applicable to any owned "auto" for that coverage. No deductible applies to "loss" caused by fire or lightning. Hired Auto Physical Damage coverage is excess over any other collectible insurance. Subject to the above limit, deductible and excess provisions, we will provide coverage equal to the broadest coverage applicable to any covered "auto" you own. We will also cover loss of use of the hired "auto" if it results from an "accident", you are legally liable and the lessor incurs an actual financial loss, subject to a maximum of $1000 per "accident". This extension of coverage does not apply to any "auto" you hire or borrow from any of your "employees", partners (if you are a partnership), members (if you are a limited liability company), or members of their households. 6. PHYSICAL DAMAGE - ADDITIONAL TEMPORARY TRANSPORTATION EXPENSE COVERAGE Paragraph A.4.a. of SECTION III - PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE is amended to provide a limit of $50 per day and a maximum limit of $1,000. 7. LOAN/LEASE GAP COVERAGE Under SECTION III - PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE, in the event of a total "loss" to a covered "auto", we will pay your additional legal obligation for any difference between the actual cash value of the "auto" at the time of the "loss" and the "outstanding balance" of the loan/lease. "Outstanding balance" means the amount you owe on the loan/lease at the time of "loss" less any amounts representing taxes; overdue payments; penalties, interest or charges resulting from overdue payments; additional mileage charges; excess wear and tear charges; lease termination fees; security deposits not returned by the lessor; costs for extended warranties, credit life Insurance, health, accident or disability insurance purchased with the loan or lease; and carry-over balances from previous loans or leases. 8. AIRBAG COVERAGE Under Paragraph B. EXCLUSIONS - of SECTION III - PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE, the following is added: The exclusion relating to mechanical breakdown does not apply to the accidental discharge of an airbag. 9. ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT - BROADENED COVERAGE a. The exceptions to Paragraphs B.4 - EXCLUSIONS - of SECTION III - PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE are replaced by the following: Exclusions 4.c. and 4.d. do not apply to equipment designed to be operated solely by use of the power from the "auto's" electrical system that, at the time of "loss", is: (1) Permanently installed in or upon the covered "auto"; (2) Removable from a housing unit which is permanently installed in or upon the covered "auto"; (3) An integral part of the same unit housing any electronic equipment described in Paragraphs (1) and (2) above; or (4) Necessary for the normal operation of the covered "auto" or the monitoring of the covered "auto's" operating system. b. Section III, Physical Damage Coverage, Limit of Insurance, Paragraph C.2. is amended to add the following: $1,500 is the most we will pay for "loss" in any one "accident" to all electronic equipment (other than equipment designed solely for the reproduction of sound, and accessories used with such equipment) that reproduces, receives or transmits audio, visual or data signals which, at the time of "loss", is: Page 3281 of 9661 Page 4 of 5 Form HA 99 16 12 21 (1) Permanently installed in or upon the covered "auto" in a housing, opening or other location that is not normally used by the "auto" manufacturer for the installation of such equipment; (2) Removable from a permanently installed housing unit as described in Paragraph 2.a. above or is an integral part of that equipment; or (3) An integral part of such equipment. c. For each covered "auto", should loss be limited to electronic equipment only, our obligation to pay for, repair, return or replace damaged or stolen electronic equipment will be reduced by the applicable deductible shown in the Declarations, or $250, whichever deductible is less. 10. EXTRA EXPENSE - BROADENED COVERAGE Under Paragraph A. - COVERAGE - of SECTION III - PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE, we will pay for the expense of returning a stolen covered "auto" to you. 11. GLASS REPAIR - WAIVER OF DEDUCTIBLE Under Paragraph D. - DEDUCTIBLE - of SECTION III - PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE, the following is added: No deductible applies to glass damage if the glass is repaired rather than replaced. 12. TWO OR MORE DEDUCTIBLES Under Paragraph D. - DEDUCTIBLE - of SECTION III - PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE, the following is added: If another Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. company policy or coverage form that is not an automobile policy or coverage form applies to the same "accident", the following applies: (1) If the deductible under this Business Auto Coverage Form is the smaller (or smallest) deductible, it will be waived; (2) If the deductible under this Business Auto Coverage Form is not the smaller (or smallest) deductible, it will be reduced by the amount of the smaller (or smallest) deductible. 13. AMENDED DUTIES IN THE EVENT OF ACCIDENT, CLAIM, SUIT OR LOSS The requirement in LOSS CONDITIONS 2.a. - DUTIES IN THE EVENT OF ACCIDENT, CLAIM, SUIT OR LOSS - of SECTION IV - BUSINESS AUTO CONDITIONS that you must notify us of an "accident" applies only when the "accident" is known to: (1) You, if you are an individual; (2) A partner, if you are a partnership; (3) A member, if you are a limited liability company; or (4) An executive officer or insurance manager, if you are a corporation. 14. UNINTENTIONAL FAILURE TO DISCLOSE HAZARDS If you unintentionally fail to disclose any hazards existing at the inception date of your policy, we will not deny coverage under this Coverage Form because of such failure. 15. HIRED AUTO - COVERAGE TERRITORY SECTION IV, BUSINESS AUTO CONDITIONS, PARAGRAPH B. GENERAL CONDITIONS, 7. - POLICY PERIOD, COVERAGE TERRITORY - is added to include the following: (6) For short-term hired "autos", the coverage territory with respect to Liability Coverage is anywhere in the world provided that if the "insured's" responsibility to pay damages for "bodily injury" or "property damage" is determined in a "suit," the "suit" is brought in the United States of America, the territories and possessions of the United States of America, Puerto Rico or Canada or in a settlement we agree to. 16. WAIVER OF SUBROGATION Paragraph 5. TRANSFER OF RIGHTS OF RECOVERY AGAINST OTHERS TO US - of SECTION IV - BUSINESS AUTO CONDITIONS A. Loss Conditions is amended by adding the following: We waive any right of recovery we may have against any person or organization with whom you have a written contract that requires such waiver because of payments we make for damages under this Coverage Form. 17. RESULTANT MENTAL ANGUISH COVERAGE The definition of "bodily injury" in SECTION V- DEFINITIONS, C. is replaced by the following: "Bodily injury" means bodily injury, sickness or disease sustained by any person, including mental anguish or death resulting from any of these. 18. EXTENDED CANCELLATION CONDITION Paragraph 2. of the COMMON POLICY CONDITIONS - CANCELLATION - applies except as follows: If we cancel for any reason other than nonpayment of premium, we will mail or deliver to the first Named Insured written notice of cancellation at least 60 days before the effective date of cancellation. Page 3282 of 9661 Form HA 99 16 12 21 Page 5 of 5 19. HYBRID, ELECTRIC, OR NATURAL GAS VEHICLE PAYMENT COVERAGE In the event of a total loss to a "non-hybrid" auto for which Comprehensive, Specified Causes of Loss, or Collision coverages are provided under this Coverage Form, then such Physical Damage Coverages are amended as follows: a. If the auto is replaced with a "hybrid" auto or an auto powered solely by electricity or natural gas, we will pay an additional 10%, to a maximum of $2,500, of the "non-hybrid" auto’s actual cash value or replacement cost, whichever is less, b. The auto must be replaced and a copy of a bill of sale or new lease agreement received by us within 60 calendar days of the date of "loss," c. Regardless of the number of autos deemed a total loss, the most we will pay under this Hybrid, Electric, or Natural Gas Vehicle Payment Coverage provision for any one "loss" is $10,000. For the purposes of the coverage provision, a. A "non-hybrid" auto is defined as an auto that uses only an internal combustion engine to move the auto but does not include autos powered solely by electricity or natural gas. b. A "hybrid" auto is defined as an auto with an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors; and that uses the internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors to move the auto, or the internal combustion engine to charge one or more electric motors, which move the auto. 20. VEHICLE WRAP COVERAGE In the event of a total loss to an "auto" for which Comprehensive, Specified Causes of Loss, or Collision coverages are provided under this Coverage Form, then such Physical Damage Coverages are amended to add the following: In addition to the actual cash value of the "auto", we will pay up to $1,000 for vinyl vehicle wraps which are displayed on the covered "auto" at the time of total loss. Regardless of the number of autos deemed a total loss, the most we will pay under this Vehicle Wrap Coverage provision for any one "loss" is $5,000. For purposes of this coverage provision, signs or other graphics painted or magnetically affixed to the vehicle are not considered vehicle wraps. Page 3283 of 9661 This page has been left blank intentionally. Page 3284 of 9661 Vincent Zaliauskas, PE, SE Principal FL Lic. No. 60524 (2003) Structural 2(2004), CA Lic. No. 57045 (1997) B.S., Structural Engineering, U.C. San Diego (1992) NCEES Structural II, Florida Board Recognized Structural Engineer Page 1 of 2 Where Structural Design Meets Construction Engineering Summary: Mr. Zaliauskas has over 30 years of experience leading Design, Contract Administration, and Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services and currently serves as Project Director for HighSpans Engineering on transportation, bridge, and facilities projects of varying complexity throughout the Southwest Florida region. Projects under his supervision and technical guidance include inspection, assessment and strengthening of existing structures using advanced materials to extend service life, as well as bridge widenings, replacement, and new design for major and minor transportation projects. Vince was recently recognized by the Florida Board of Professional Engineers as a Structural Engineer. Design Projects: Principal Engineer – January 2020 – April 2022 Corkscrew Road Widening Bridge, Box Culverts Critter Crossings Lee County Department of Transportation – FPID #20192030-000 / CN180576ANB This project consists of a CIP concrete bridge critter crossing, and two box culverts with retaining walls, part of the Corkscrew Road widening east of Ben Hill Griffin in Lee County. Vince’s duties included concept development, managing the design team and quality assurance. Reference – Thomas Marquardt, PE, Project Manager, 239-533-8530 Principal Engineer – June 2022 – Present (ongoing) Alico Road Connector - Lee County DOT This Lee County project connects Green Meadow Road and SR82 with a new 3-mile 4 lane roadway alignment that includes 3 wildlife crossing bridges and 1 highway bridge. HighSpans is serving as Engineer of Record for bridges, retaining walls, and drainage structures. Reference – Thomas Marquardt, PE, Project Manager, 239-533-8530 Project Engineer – June 2022 – July 2022 Boy Scout Drive and Summerlin Road Strain Pole Repair Lee County DOT CN180028TJM – C8032 | PO22335239 HEI performed structural investigation, analysis, and design of repairs to an existing concrete strain pole at the intersection of Boy Scout Drive and Summerlin Road which was damaged by vehicle impact. Repairs included epoxy crack injection, externally bonded CFRP strengthening and minor spall repair to restore pole design capacity and wind load resistance. Reference – Michael Padgett, Lee County Traffic Operations Manager, 239- 533-9500 Principal Engineer – May 2022 – August 2022 City of Cape Coral Weir Retrofit City of Cape Coral HEI was tasked with inspecting and evaluating the existing weir structures in Horseshoe Canal and Hermosa Canal at Chiquita Blvd as well as designing structural improvements to accommodate raising the elevation of the concrete cap and new weir gates and walkways. A Pile Integrity Test (PIT) was conducted to verify the depth of the existing concrete cap and concrete sheet pile walls. Reference – Johnson Engineering Project Manager, Jordan Varble, PE, 239-461-2431 Design-Build Engineer of Record – November 2016 – June 2021 Hancock Bridge Parkway Bridge Sidewalk Addition, Lee County, FL Widening of Hancock Bridge Parkway over Moody Creek to provide a 6-ft sidewalk on the north side, with concrete traffic railing, scupper realignment, milling and resurfacing. Used lightweight concrete to ensure bridge loading rating. Reference – Lee County DOT Project Manager, Steve Fort Sr., 239-533-9445 Qualifications / Certifications TIN: Z42286169 Professional Engineer, Florida & California PTI Post-Tensioning II Grouting Inspector II PCI Levels I/II/III PDCA Dynamic Measurement & Analysis of Driven Pile - BASIC PT Flexible Filler Cert. QC Manager Advanced Temporary Traffic Control (MOT) Final Estimates-Level 2 FDOT Critical Structures Construction Issues Page 3285 of 9661 Vincent Zaliauskas, PE, SE Principal FL Lic. No. 60524 (2003) Structural 2(2004), CA Lic. No. 57045 (1997) B.S., Structural Engineering, U.C. San Diego (1992) NCEES Structural II, Florida Board Recognized Structural Engineer Page 2 of 2 Where Structural Design Meets Construction Engineering Principal Engineer – August 2020 – November 2024 North Collier Reclamation Water Treatment Plant Re-Roof Collier County – Growth Management Department C18-7432 ST Phase one of the project consisted of a detailed roof survey/inspection and analysis of the existing condition to determine the current state of the roofing system. Second phase of the project consisted of design calculations and drawing production utilizing three different roof systems allowing the scope of work to be competitively bid by Collier County. The design and engineering required a structural analysis of the roof and wall structures to determine the best means of installation and restoration. HighSpans prepared final signed and sealed plans, specifications, scope, along with a Bid tab sheet and estimate for bidding. This project also was met with additional challenges such as phasing of and value engineering due to funding shortages and contractor interest and pricing. Reference – Matthew Fortune, Project Manager, Collier County, Public Utilities Department, 239-252-5397 CEI Projects: CEI Senior Project Engineer – January 2021 – July 2023 Burnt Store Road Widening – South Segment CEI FPID # 440340-1 This project consists of widening Burnt Store Road South Segment from 2 lanes to 4 lanes from South of Pine Island Road along Veterans Parkway to North of NW 5th Terrace. Project includes roadway construction, drainage, structures (One bridge, seawalls, and walls), signing and pavement markings, and lighting. The project is funded by Lee County and FDOT. Reference – Vince Miller, PE Project Manager, 239-533-8577; FDOT Project Oversight – Josephine Mak, PE, 239- 985-7840 CEI Senior Project Engineer – April 2022 – Present Big Carlos Bridge Replacement CEI – CN210572BJB Lee County Department of Transportation This project consists of complete removal of an existing bascule bridge and replacement with a stationary high-level fixed concrete bridge along with roadway improvements at bridge approaches. The bridge has an overall length of 2,260 feet and a navigable channel vertical clearance of 60 feet. Project duties include assisting dry utility companies through the FDEP Sovereign Submerged Land Lease permit, joint dry utility directional drill coordination, joint municipal utility project agreement (JPA) coordination, muck removal coordination around existing utilities, and utility work schedule management. Reference – David M. Murphy, PE, Project Manager, 239-533-8578 CEI Senior Project Engineer – January 2023 - Present Oversee Emergency/Permanent Roadway Repair – Sanibel Island Causeway Reconstruction – FDOT D1 - Contract X0493 FPID 451936-2-62-90 Hurricane Ian Sanibel Island Access Project consisted of restoring serviceability to the three bridges (Span A, B, and C) that connect Sanibel Island to Florida mainland in Punta Rassa and restoring causeway islands connecting the bridges. Technical duties included inspection and documentation on emergency and permanent repair of bridges and roadway that included retaining wall and sea wall installation for bridges and causeway, riprap and armor stone placement, approach slab replacement, roadway reconstruction, facilities construction, demolition and debris removal, and utility relocation. Lee County, FHWA and FDOT Funding. Reference – AECOM, Crystal Gorman, CEI Senior Project Engineer, 239-250-6680 CEI Bridge Sr. Project Engineer – February 2022 – Present Design-Build - I-75 (SR 93) at SR 951 Interchange Improvements FDOT District 1 – Contract CAH55 FPID 425843-2-62-01, Collier County, FL This Design-Build Interstate Interchange project consists of the reconstruction of the I-75 at SR 951 Interchange from the existing Diamond Interchange to a Partial Cloverleaf Interchange with two connection ramps over SR 84/Davis Boulevard, from and to CR 951 (Collier Boulevard), to provide for the “Ultimate Configuration”. The existing I-75 bridges over SR 951 will be widened to accommodate ramp traffic from Collier Boulevard for direct interstate access. Reference: Marlena Gore, FDOT Construction Manager – Interstate Program, 863-272-5008 Page 3286 of 9661 Melanie S. Griffin, SecretaryRon DeSantis, Governor STATE OF FLORIDA BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS THE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER HEREIN IS LICENSED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 471, FLORIDA STATUTES ZALIAUSKAS, VINCENT A. Do not alter this document in any form. 2121 MCGREGOR BLVD. LICENSE NUMBER: PE60524 EXPIRATION DATE: FEBRUARY 28, 2027 This is your license. It is unlawful for anyone other than the licensee to use this document. #200 FORT MYERS FL 33901 Always verify licenses online at MyFloridaLicense.com DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION Page 3287 of 9661 Mica Jackson, PE Drainage EOR FL Professional Engineer, Lic. No. 86615 (2019) B.S., Civil Engineering, FL Gulf Coast University Page 1 of 2 Where Structural Design Meets Construction Engineering Summary: Mr. Jackson began his career as an AutoCAD Civil3D Engineering Designer in 2004 where he became proficient in AutoCAD Civil3D, construction plan production, earthwork volume analysis, and civil engineering design. As his career progressed and continued to focus more on project design and project management, Mr. Jackson pursued a degree in Civil Engineering. He achieved a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Florida Gulf Coast University’s engineering program in 2014, and subsequently gained his PE in January of 2019. Mica has performed civil engineering design, land development permitting and project management on a variety of projects in Lee, Collier, Manatee, and Sarasota Counties. His unique experience and educational foundation stemming from his background as a CAD designer gives him an in-depth knowledge of plan production, thorough plan review, and an ability to think three-dimensionally to maximize the software’s capabilities for any task. His project experience ranges from residential community design and permitting and municipal utility relocation projects, to large stormwater master planning for residential communities and municipal stormwater projects. His daily responsibilities involve project and staff management, sub-consultant management, client coordination, project schedule creation and management, agency permitting, extensive budget preparation, bid tab preparation, construction phase engineering services, stormwater and utility modeling and analysis and construction plans development. Project Experience: Senior Engineer – June 2021 – Present (ongoing) Alico Road Connector - Lee County DOT This Lee County project connects Green Meadow Road and SR82 with a new 3-mile 4 lane roadway alignment that includes 3 wildlife crossing bridges and 1 highway bridge. HighSpans is serving as Engineer of Record for bridges, retaining walls, and drainage structures. The highway bridge consists of a twin two-span continuous concrete flat-slab bridges on prestressed pile foundations, with two-stage MSE wall approaches. Reference – Thomas Marquardt, PE, Project Manager, 239-533-8530 Construction Utility Coordination Manager – August 2022 – Present (ongoing) Big Carlos Bridge Replacement CEI – CN210572BJB Lee County Department of Transportation This project consists of complete removal of an existing bascule bridge and replacement with a stationary high-level fixed concrete bridge along with roadway improvements at bridge approaches. The bridge has an overall length of 2,260 feet and a navigable channel vertical clearance of 60 feet. Project duties include assisting dry utility companies through the FDEP Sovereign Submerged Land Lease permit, joint dry utility directional drill coordination, joint municipal utility project agreement (JPA) coordination, muck removal coordination around existing utilities, and utility work schedule management. Reference – David M. Murphy, PE, Project Manager, 239-533-8578 Senior Engineer – April 2022 – June 2024 Sanitation Road Culvert Replacements Collier County – Growth Management Department C18-7432 ST The primary objective of the project consists of survey and engineering design for removal and replacement of the existing four (4) forty-eight inch (48”) corrugated pipes on Sanitation Road in Collier County. Mica’s role was to assess the performance of the unnamed flow stormwater conveyance system and develop an engineering design for an improved stormwater management system, make recommendations as to the size and type of culvert replacements, perform deed/easement and public records research and prepare any needed drainage easement sketches and legal descriptions (if necessary). The proposal is to include services including items such as project kickoff and coordination meetings, site assessment, project survey, SUE, geotechnical services, plan preparation, utility coordination, permitting (if any needed), final bid documents, opinion of probable cost, bid assistance, Engineer-of-Record services, and post construction services. Reference – Dayan Hernandez, Project Manager, Stormwater Management, 239-252-5736 Page 3288 of 9661 Mica Jackson, PE Drainage EOR FL Professional Engineer, Lic. No. 86615 (2019) B.S., Civil Engineering, FL Gulf Coast University Page 2 of 2 Where Structural Design Meets Construction Engineering Senior Engineer – August 2021 – January 2025 (Intermittent) Chateau at Vanderbilt Culvert - Double Box Culvert and Seawall Collier County – Growth Management Department C18-7432 ST This project consisted of the survey and engineering design for partial removal and replacement, as well as the partial repair of the double box culvert from the east side of Vanderbilt Drive to the outfall. Total length of each box is approximately one-hundred eighty-three feet (183’) ± length of thirty-six-inch (36”) by eighty- six-inch (86”) rectangular reinforced concrete pipe crossing under Vanderbilt Drive and through the Chateau at Vanderbilt Condominiums within a twenty-foot (20’) drainage easement. Reference - Timothy Penton, Project Manager, 239-252-1008D Senior Engineer – November 2022 – May 2023 Burnt Store Road Widening CEI South Segment – FPID # 440340-1 Lee County DOT This project consists of widening Burnt Store Road South Segment from 2 lanes to 4 lanes from South of Pine Island Road along Veterans Parkway to North of NW 5th Terrace. Project includes roadway construction, drainage, structures (one bridge, seawalls, and retaining walls), signing and pavement markings, and lighting. The project is funded by Lee County and FDOT. Reference – Lee County Project Manager – Vince Miller, PE, 239-533-8577; FDOT Project Oversight – Josephine Mak, PE, 239-985-7840 Project Engineer – February 2021 – December 2021 Egret Ave and 6th Street W Stormwater Outfalls Repairs Design & Post Design Services Collier County – Growth Management Department C18-7432 ST The outfall pipe, that conveys runoff from the road and releases to Vanderbilt Lagoon through a seawall, connects to a catch basin in the right-of-way and extends 130LF north. HighSpans is tasked with assessing existing conditions of the seawalls and their extend of failure, Survey services (identify easement boundaries, pipe locations, vegetation, seawalls, etc.), identification of all stormwater infrastructures, landscape and other utilities within the project area, permitting assistance, analyze/propose solution scenarios for pipe replacement and stabilization of seawalls, identify if Temporary Construction Easements (TCEs) are needed, and Produce legal descriptions and sketches for TCEs, Design plans (CAD and PDF) Reference – Dayan Hernandez, Project Manager, Stormwater Management, 239-252-5736 Project Engineer – February 2021 – December 2021 Goodland Drive Stormwater Management Improvements Collier County – Growth Management Department C18-7432 ST The project consists of surveying and engineering for the replacement of an existing failing reinforced concrete tidal interconnect pipe and seawall. The pipe, which connects two navigable channels adjacent to Goodland Drive in Southwest Florida, varies in size from 54” to 60”. The complexity of the project is due to this portion of Goodland Drive being the only means of ingress and egress for dozens of single-family residences along a heavily trafficked public boat ramp leading to the ten thousand islands. Project scope includes maintenance of traffic, community outreach and coordination with existing utilities within the road right-of-way. Mica’s tasks were to create and manage the project schedule, client coordination and project management, perform onsite inspections of the existing conditions, properly size the replacement box culvert based on tidal conditions, manage the production of construction documents, coordinate with the project surveyor and structural engineering team to detail the seawall repair, prepare Engineer’s Estimate of Probable Cost, and Bidding Coordination. Reference – Dayan Hernandez, Project Manager, Stormwater Management, 239-252-5736 Senior Engineer – Roadway and Traffic Design – October 2023 – Present (ongoing) Lehigh Acres Mast Arm Replacements/Intersection Improvements, Lee County, FL Lee County Annual Structures Engineering Services C8032 | CN180028TJM Reference – Ryan Kirsch, Lee County Project Manager, 239-896-8074 Page 3289 of 9661 Melanie S. Griffin, SecretaryRon DeSantis, GovernorSTATE OF FLORIDABOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERSTHE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER HEREIN IS LICENSED UNDER THEPROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 471, FLORIDA STATUTESJACKSON, MICA S.Do not alter this document in any form.5267 HAWTHORN WOODS WAYLICENSE NUMBER: PE86615EXPIRATION DATE: FEBRUARY 28, 2027This is your license. It is unlawful for anyone other than the licensee to use this document.NAPLES FL 34116Always verify licenses online at MyFloridaLicense.comDEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATIONPage 3290 of 9661 Eli Enders, PE, PTOE – Transportation Lead FL Professional Engineer, Lic. No. 86646 (01-2019) Professional Traffic Operations Engineer Lic. No. 4760 Page 1 of 2 Where Structural Design Meets Construction Engineering Summary: Mr. Enders, a graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University with a BS in Civil Engineering and a minor in Environmental Engineering, obtained his Florida PE License in January 2019. Since October 2013, Mr. Enders has served on multiple design and construction projects ranging from utilities projects to bridge and traffic engineering projects. Eli has performed structural inspections and evaluations of existing bridges, piers, and other complex structures. Eli has also worked on traffic engineering elements including vehicular and pedestrian signal timings, geometric design, interrupted flow design, TTC plans, vehicle detection analysis, SWPPP, and signage and pavement markings plans and analysis. Eli obtained the Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (P.T.O.E.) Certification in March 2020. Project Experience: Project Engineer – Temporary Traffic Control - September 2019 – July 2021 Corkscrew Road Wildlife Crossing Bridge and Box Culverts - Lee County DOT This project consists of the widening of Corkscrew Road from Ben Hill Griffin Pkwy to Alico Rd. HEI is responsible for design of 2 concrete box culverts for drainage and 1 single span concrete bridge (precast Florida Slab Beam Standard) which will serve as a wildlife crossing. The project also includes retaining walls and mast arms structure design. Eli was responsible for design and review the TTC scheme to ensure constructability. Reference – Thomas Marquardt, PE – Project Manager, 239-533-8530 Project Engineer – November 2024 – Present (Ongoing) Orange River Bridge Repairs and Load Rating - Lee County DOT HighSpans is currently providing structural engineering plans and specifications for repairs and load rating assessment for the Orange River Blvd bridge, a 4 span 2 lane steel plate girder bridge crossing Orange River in Lee County Fl. In 2024 the bridge was damaged by an overload vehicle requiring repairs to address fracturing of the girder/deck connection and the loss of composite action and damage to existing diaphragms and bearings. A full-scale load vehicle test was utilized with instrumentation on the bridge and calibrated trucks to collect strain data, assess the bridge's load-carrying capacity and quantify loss of composite action between girders and deck. Eli developed the temporary traffic control plan that included temporary closures of the bridge in accordance with Lee County Standards to ensure traffic delay and queueing was kept to a minimum. Reference – Avelino Cancel, PE, Lee County Project Manager, 239-533-9416 Project Engineer – February 2024 – Present (Ongoing) Lakes Park Boardwalks - Structural Inspection & Recommendation for Repair Lee County Professional Services – CN200224JJB HighSpans was engaged by Lee County Facilities to conduct comprehensive site investigations to support the repair and replacement of 25,500 sq. ft. of timber boardwalks throughout Lakes Park in Fort Myers, FL. The timber structures had extensive deterioration due to weathering and damage sustained during Hurricane Ian. The investigations included both overwater and land-based structural and geotechnical evaluations conducted by HighSpans, as well as underwater inspections and environmental evaluations conducted by others. HighSpans developed an inspection report detailing the findings of all investigations, which provided a comprehensive list of all deficiencies and recommendations to address each. Repair plans were developed to address localized damage, reinforce the boardwalks against lateral forces, and completely replace 4,800 sq. ft. of boardwalk, including new timber piles, stringers, decking, and railings. Reference - Joshua Hudson, PE, Project Manager, (239) 357-2956 Structures Engineer of Record – March 2024 - Present Punta Rassa Strain Pole Repair Lee County Professional Services – CN200224JJB Project included the emergency assessment and repair of existing strain/signal pole located at the intersection of Punta Rasa Road and CR 867 (McGregor Blvd) after the structure was struck by an errant vehicle in June 2024. Reference – Michael Padgett, Lee County Traffic Operations Manager, 239- 533-9500 Page 3291 of 9661 Eli Enders, PE, PTOE – Transportation Lead FL Professional Engineer, Lic. No. 86646 (01-2019) Professional Traffic Operations Engineer Lic. No. 4760 Page 2 of 2 Where Structural Design Meets Construction Engineering Project Engineer – Roadway and Traffic Design - March 2020 – June 2024 Lehigh Acres Mast Arm Replacements/Intersection Improvements, Lee County, FL Lee County Annual Structures Engineering Services C8032 | CN180028TJM HighSpans was tasked with providing multiple upgrades to three intersections including signalization and signing and pavement markings. Each intersection was upgraded to allow for pedestrian crossings at each leg of the intersection. Signalization upgrades included new mast arms, flashing yellow arrow signal heads, accessible pedestrian signals and detectors, and new mast arm lighting. Eli’s responsibilities included leading the design for all plan sets and serving as EOR for the signalization plan set. Reference – Ryan Kirsch, Lee County Project Manager, 239-896-8074 Engineer of Record Roadway – April 2024 – October 2024 Midpoint Bridge Repairs - Lee County Professional Services – CN200224JJB HighSpans is serving as Engineer of Record for plans, specifications, and construction cost estimate covering repairs to the Midpoint Bridge over the Caloosahatchee River; a 7172 ft long, 63 span prestressed and post tensioned concrete girder structure with MSE wall approaches. Repairs included bridge joint replacement, asphalt approach reprofiling, grout injection to fill soil voids, spall and crack repairs, and installation of riprap/scour protection at the walls to ensure 75-year service life. Eli developed the milling and resurfacing plan to restore the vertical curve and superelevation to current FDM and Greenbook standards and to interface with the proposed approach slab joint repairs for a consistent and smooth transition to the bridge deck. Eli also developed the Temporary Traffic Control Plan to adhere to FDOT and Lee County guidelines. Reference – Avelino Cancel, PE, Lee County Project Manager, 239-533-9416 Project Engineer – August 2024 – October 2024 Estero Pkwy over I-75 Bridge – Bearing Pad Replacement Lee County Professional Services – CN200224JJB HighSpans provided emergency structural engineering plans, technical specifications, specialty engineering and design for synchronous hydraulic lifting of this bridge to reconstruct bearing pedestals, replace existing neoprene bearing pads, and correct end bent pedestal slopes to halt bearing movement for this 2-span 600'-long curved steel box girder bridge crossing I-75 in Fort Myers Florida. The repairs included the recasting of existing bearing pedestals with specialized high strength grout and design of temporary steel lateral bracing system. The design required nonlinear 3D staged construction finite element analysis of the continuous curved, skewed steel box girder bridge to quantify bearing reactions, jacking loads, lateral forces and lateral movement during the jacking operation. HighSpans also provided on-site CEI services, technical oversight during nighttime jacking operation, and temporary traffic control for a full detour. The bridge was completed under budget and reopened to traffic two days ahead of schedule. Reference – Avelino Cancel, PE, Lee County Project Manager, 239-533-9416 Project Engineer – June 2023 – June 2024 Estero Pkwy over I-75 Bridge – MSE Wall Approach Settlement Lee County Professional Services – CN200224JJB HighSpans provided emergency structural engineering plans, technical specifications and design for synchronous hydraulic lifting of this bridge to repair end bent pedestals, replace existing neoprene bearing pads, and correct end bent pedestal slopes to halt excess bearing movement for this 2-span 600-foot-long curved steel box girder bridge crossing I-75 in Fort Myers Florida. The repairs included the recasting of existing bearing pedestals with specialized high strength grout and design of temporary steel lateral bracing system. The design required nonlinear 3D staged construction finite element analysis of the continuous curved, skewed steel box girder bridge to quantify bearing reactions, jacking loads, lateral forces and lateral movement during the jacking operation. HighSpans also provided on-site CEI services, technical oversight during nighttime jacking operation, and temporary traffic control for a full detour. The bridge was completed under budget and reopened to traffic two days ahead of schedule. Eli designed the MOT and Detour Plan for the project that included detouring the vehicular, pedestrian and cyclist traffic around the bridge during the duration of the jacking operation. Reference – Avelino Cancel, PE, Lee County Project Manager, 239-533-9416 Page 3292 of 9661 Melanie S. Griffin, SecretaryRon DeSantis, GovernorSTATE OF FLORIDABOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERSTHE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER HEREIN IS LICENSED UNDER THEPROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 471, FLORIDA STATUTESENDERS, ELI SANTONEDo not alter this document in any form.112 OAK AVELICENSE NUMBER: PE86646EXPIRATION DATE: FEBRUARY 28, 2027This is your license. It is unlawful for anyone other than the licensee to use this document.WEST BERLIN NJ 08091Always verify licenses online at MyFloridaLicense.comDEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATIONPage 3293 of 9661 The Transportation Professional Certification Board Certifies that Mr. Eli Santone Enders successfully holds the Professional Traffic Operations Engineer® certification Original Certification Date: 3/26/2020 Certification Valid Through: 3/26/2026 Steve Kuciemba, Executive Director and CEO Joseph C. Balskus, P.E., PTOE, RSP1 TPCB Chair 4760Certification Number: Page 3294 of 9661 Jason Hock, PE, MSCE Structures Lead FL Professional Engineer, Lic. No. 100095 (12-2024) B.S., Civil Engineering, Florida Gulf Coast University, 2020 Master of Science, C.E., Structural and Geotechnical Engineering, University of Central FL, 2022 Page 1 of 2 Where Structural Design Meets Construction Engineering Jason Hock graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from Florida Gulf Coast University and completed a Master of Science in Structural and Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Central Florida in 2022. He has worked for 5 years on numerous bridge and building projects for HighSpans Engineering performing complex structural analysis and design, including the preparation of construction plans for new bridge and building structures projects incorporating reinforced, prestressed, and post tensioned concrete members, steel and composite materials as well as strengthening and repairs for these structure types. In this capacity, he developed advanced finite element modelling and second order non-linear structural analysis. Design Project Experience Sr. Structural EI – September 2021 – Present (ongoing) Alico Road Connector - Lee County DOT This Lee County project connects Green Meadow Road and SR82 with a new 3-mile 4 lane roadway alignment that includes 3 wildlife crossing bridges and 1 highway bridge. HighSpans is serving as Engineer of Record for bridges, retaining walls, and drainage structures. The highway bridge consists of a twin two-span continuous concrete flat-slab bridges on prestressed pile foundations, with two-stage MSE wall approaches. Reference – Thomas Marquardt, PE, 239-533-8530 Structural Design Engineer – November 2024 – Present (Ongoing) Orange River Bridge Repairs and Load Rating - Lee County DOT HighSpans is currently providing structural engineering plans and specifications for repairs and load rating assessment for the Orange River Blvd bridge, a 4 span 2 lane steel plate girder bridge crossing Orange River in Lee County Fl. In 2024 the bridge was damaged by an overload vehicle requiring repairs to address fracturing of the girder/deck connection and the loss of composite action and damage to existing diaphragms and bearings. A full-scale load vehicle test was utilized with instrumentation on the bridge and calibrated trucks to collect strain data, assess the bridge's load-carrying capacity and quantify loss of composite action between girders and deck. Reference – Avelino Cancel, PE, Lee County Project Manager, 239-533-9416 Structural EI – April 2023 – February 2024 Egret Ave and 6th Street W Stormwater Outfalls Repairs Design & Post Design Services Collier County – Growth Management Department C18-7432 ST The outfall pipe, that conveys runoff from the road and releases to Vanderbilt Lagoon through a seawall, connects to a catch basin in the right-of-way and extends 130LF north. HighSpans is tasked with assessing existing conditions of the seawalls and their extend of failure, Survey services (identify easement boundaries, pipe locations, vegetation, seawalls, etc.), identification of all stormwater infrastructures, landscape and other utilities within the project area, permitting assistance, analyze/propose solution scenarios for pipe replacement and stabilization of seawalls, identify if Temporary Construction Easements (TCEs) are needed, and Produce legal descriptions and sketches for TCEs, Design plans (CAD and PDF). Reference – Kyle Heise, Project Manager, Stormwater Management, 239-359-4727 Structural EI – October 2021 – December 2025 (Intermittent) Chateau at Vanderbilt Culvert - Double Box Culvert and Seawall Collier County – Growth Management Department C18-7432 ST This project consisted of the survey and engineering design for partial removal and replacement, as well as the partial repair of the double box culvert from the east side of Vanderbilt Drive to the outfall. Total length of each box is approximately one-hundred eighty-three feet (183’) ± length of thirty-six-inch (36”) by eighty- six-inch (86”) rectangular reinforced concrete pipe crossing under Vanderbilt Drive and through the Chateau at Vanderbilt Condominiums within a twenty-foot (20’) drainage easement. Reference - Timothy Penton, Project Manager, 239-252-1008D Page 3295 of 9661 Jason Hock, PE, MSCE Structures Lead FL Professional Engineer, Lic. No. 100095 (12-2024) B.S., Civil Engineering, Florida Gulf Coast University, 2020 Master of Science, C.E., Structural and Geotechnical Engineering, University of Central FL, 2022 Page 2 of 2 Where Structural Design Meets Construction Engineering Structural EI – August 2023 – March 2024 Goodland Drive Stormwater Management Improvements Collier County – Growth Management Department C18-7432 ST The project consists of surveying and engineering for the replacement of an existing failing reinforced concrete tidal interconnect pipe and seawall. The pipe, which connects two navigable channels adjacent to Goodland Drive in Southwest Florida, varies in size from 54” to 60”. The complexity of the project is due to this portion of Goodland Drive being the only means of ingress and egress for dozens of single-family residences along a heavily trafficked public boat ramp leading to the ten thousand islands. Project scope includes maintenance of traffic, community outreach and coordination with existing utilities within the road right-of-way. Reference – Dayan Hernandez, Project Manager, Stormwater Management, 239-252-5736 Sr. Structural EI – August 2024 – November 2024 Estero Pkwy over I-75 Bridge Emergency Bearing Repairs, Specialty Engineering - Lee County DOT HighSpans provided emergency structural engineering plans, technical specifications and design for synchronous hydraulic lifting of this bridge to repair end bent pedestals, replace existing neoprene bearing pads, and correct end bent pedestal slopes to halt excess bearing movement for this 2-span 600-foot-long curved steel box girder bridge crossing I-75 in Fort Myers Florida. The repairs included the recasting of existing bearing pedestals with specialized high strength grout and design of temporary steel lateral bracing system. The design required nonlinear 3D staged construction finite element analysis of the continuous curved, skewed steel box girder bridge to quantify bearing reactions, jacking loads, lateral forces and lateral movement during the jacking operation. HighSpans also provided on-site CEI services, technical oversight during nighttime jacking operation, and temporary traffic control for a full detour. The bridge was completed under budget and reopened to traffic two days ahead of schedule. Reference – Avelino Cancel, PE, Lee County Project Manager, 239-533-9416 Sr. Structural EI – April 2024 – October 2024 Midpoint Bridge Repairs - Lee County Professional Services – CN200224JJB HighSpans is serving as Engineer of Record for plans, specifications, and construction cost estimate covering repairs to the Midpoint Bridge over the Caloosahatchee River; a 7172 ft long, 63 span prestressed and post tensioned concrete girder structure with MSE wall approaches. Repairs included bridge joint replacement, asphalt approach reprofiling, grout injection to fill soil voids, spall/crack repairs, and installation of riprap/scour protection at the walls to ensure 75-year service life. Reference – Avelino Cancel, PE, Lee County Project Manager, 239-533-9416 Sr. Structural EI – January 2020 – January 2023 Corkscrew Road Wildlife Crossing Bridge and Box Culverts - Lee County DOT This project consists of the widening of Corkscrew Road from Ben Hill Griffin Pkwy to Alico Rd. with structural design tasks including bridge, culvert and miscellaneous structures. This included design of light pole spread footing foundations to resolve utility conflicts and design of hybrid gravity wall/dead man anchored pilasters to support FDOT Standard Index 17515 light fixtures. HEI was responsible for design of 2 concrete box culverts for drainage and 1 single span concrete bridge (precast Florida Slab Beam Standard) which will serve as a wildlife crossing. The project includes retaining walls and mast arms structure design. Reference – Dave Murphy, PE, Project Engineer, 239-533-8578 Sr. Structural Design Engineer – March 2024 - Present Punta Rassa Strain Pole Repair – Lee County Professional Services – CN200224JJB Project included the emergency assessment and repair of existing strain/signal pole located at the intersection of Punta Rasa Road and CR 867 (McGregor Blvd) after the structure was struck by an errant vehicle in June 2024. Project included the innovative cost saving use of strengthening of existing drilled shaft foundation with wingwalls to increase wind load resistance for torsion as well as emergency plans for installation of guy wires to stabilize the existing structure until permanent repairs could be implemented. Reference – Michael Padgett, Lee County Traffic Operations Manager, 239- 533-9500 Page 3296 of 9661 Page 3297 of 9661 Sabrina Smith Sr. Production Manager Page 1 of 2 Where Structural Design Meets Construction Engineering Summary Sabrina has over 26 years of Highway and Bridge Design using FDOTConnect, OpenRoads (new) and OpenBridge (new) on the Bentley MicroStation platform for many FDOT, municipality and commercial projects. Sabrina’s experience includes creating design files for new alignments, widenings and RRR projects. Road projects have included divided highways, and arterials on State and County roads. Bridge types include FL-I Beam, FSB, CIP Slabs. Retaining walls include sheet pile, MSE and CIP. Signalization plans include mast arms, strain poles and OH sign structures. She has also produced project TTCPs, SPM and Erosion Control plans. She performs quality control of production staff per HighSpans QA/QC Plan, which meets FDOT requirements. She assists Engineers in preparing plans, evaluating field conditions, and consulting with clients, utility companies, and government agencies, providing accurate construction drawings and permit documents, and preparation of clear, complete, detailed, and accurate working plans, construction drawing, schematics, details, and computational quantities. She is familiar with the FDM, Standard Plans, SDM, and the Green Book. She has limited building experience and prefers not to work in AutoCAD. Production Project Experience Corkscrew Road Widening – BHG Pkwy to Alico Road September 2019 – June 2022 Lee County DOT – FPID #20192030-000 / CN180576ANB This project consists of the widening of Corkscrew Road from Ben Hill Griffin Pkwy to Alico Rd. with structural design tasks including bridge, culvert and miscellaneous structures. This included design of light pole spread footing foundations to resolve utility conflicts and design of hybrid gravity wall/dead man anchored pilasters to support FDOT Standard Index 17515 light fixtures. HEI was responsible for design of 2 concrete box culverts for drainage and 1 single span concrete bridge (precast Florida Slab Beam Standard) which will serve as a wildlife crossing. The project includes retaining walls and mast arms structure design. Reference – Dave Murphy, PE, Project Engineer, 239-533-8578 Burnt Store Widening CEI: North/Central/South Segment, October 2015 – February 2023 Lee County, Cape Coral, FL This project consists of the widening of Burnt Store road to four lanes (ultimately the future design is for six lanes with a two-lane frontage road). Sabrina’s duties included design of crossovers, alignments, profiles, super elevations, intersection details, cross sections and earthwork takeoffs. For the North Segment, Sabrina assisted with design and plan revisions during construction. Sabrina designed cul-de-sac and turn around options for dead end roads for the Central Segment. Sabrina prepared the concept plans and exhibits for Lee County’s website for project advertisement. Reference – Lee County Project Manager, Vince Miller, PE, 239-533-8577 Lakes Park Boardwalks - Structural Inspection & Recommendation for Repair – March 2024 – Present Lee County Professional Services – CN200224JJB HighSpans was engaged by Lee County Facilities to conduct comprehensive site investigations to support the repair and replacement of 25,500 sq. ft. of timber boardwalks throughout Lakes Park in Fort Myers, FL. The timber structures had extensive deterioration due to weathering and damage sustained during Hurricane Ian. HighSpans developed an inspection report detailing the findings of all investigations, which provided a comprehensive list of all deficiencies and recommendations to address each. Repair plans were developed to address localized damage, reinforce the boardwalks against lateral forces, and completely replace 4,800 sq. ft. of boardwalk, including new timber piles, stringers, decking, and railings. Reference - Joshua Hudson, PE, Project Manager, (239) 357-2956 Page 3298 of 9661 Sabrina Smith Sr. Production Manager Page 2 of 2 Where Structural Design Meets Construction Engineering Sanitation Road Culvert Replacements – January 2022 – September 2022 Collier County – Growth Management Department C18-7432 ST The primary objective of the project consists of survey and engineering design for removal and replacement of the existing four (4) forty-eight inch (48”) corrugated pipes on Sanitation Road in Collier County. Mica’s role was to assess the performance of the unnamed flow stormwater conveyance system and develop an engineering design for an improved stormwater management system, make recommendations as to the size and type of culvert replacements, perform deed/easement and public records research and prepare any needed drainage easement sketches and legal descriptions (if necessary). The proposal is to include services including items such as project kickoff and coordination meetings, site assessment, project survey, SUE, geotechnical services, plan preparation, utility coordination, permitting (if any needed), final bid documents, opinion of probable cost, bid assistance, Engineer-of-Record services, and post construction services. Reference – Dayan Hernandez, Project Manager, Stormwater Management, 239-252-5736 Goodland Drive Stormwater Management Improvements – March 2021 – April 2024 Collier County – Growth Management Department C18-7432 ST The project consists of surveying and engineering for the replacement of an existing failing reinforced concrete tidal interconnect pipe and seawall. The pipe, which connects two navigable channels adjacent to Goodland Drive in Southwest Florida, varies in size from 54” to 60”. The complexity of the project is due to this portion of Goodland Drive being the only means of ingress and egress for dozens of single-family residences along a heavily trafficked public boat ramp leading to the ten thousand islands. Project scope includes maintenance of traffic, community outreach and coordination with existing utilities within the road right-of-way. Reference – Dayan Hernandez, Project Manager, Stormwater Management, 239-252-5736 Chateau at Vanderbilt Double Box Culvert and Seawall – October 2021 – July 2022 Collier County – Growth Management Department C18-7432 ST This project consisted of the survey and engineering design for partial removal and replacement, as well as the partial repair of the double box culvert from the east side of Vanderbilt Drive to the outfall. Total length of each box is approximately one-hundred eighty-three feet (183’) ± length of thirty-six-inch (36”) by eighty- six-inch (86”) rectangular reinforced concrete pipe crossing under Vanderbilt Drive and through the Chateau at Vanderbilt Condominiums within a twenty-foot (20’) drainage easement. Reference - Timothy Penton, Project Manager, 239-252-1008D Egret Ave and 6th Street W Stormwater Outfalls Repairs Design & Post Design Services – February 2021 – April 2021 Collier County – Growth Management Department C18-7432 ST The outfall pipe, that conveys runoff from the road and releases to Vanderbilt Lagoon through a seawall, connects to a catch basin in the right-of-way and extends 130LF north. HighSpans is tasked with assessing existing conditions of the seawalls and their extend of failure, Survey services (identify easement boundaries, pipe locations, vegetation, seawalls, etc.), identification of all stormwater infrastructures, landscape and other utilities within the project area, permitting assistance, analyze/propose solution scenarios for pipe replacement and stabilization of seawalls, identify if Temporary Construction Easements (TCEs) are needed, and Produce legal descriptions and sketches for TCEs, Design plans (CAD and PDF) Reference – Kyle Heise, Project Manager, Stormwater Management, 239-359-4727 Page 3299 of 9661 Christopher Gallagher, PE Geotechnical EOR FL License No. 96198 B.S, Civil Engineering, Florida Gulf Coast University Page 1 of 2 Where Structural Design Meets Construction Engineering Summary Mr. Gallagher has been involved in geotechnical investigations and materials testing for over 10 years. His materials experience includes sampling, testing, and investigation of materials including aggregate, asphalt, concrete, and soils. Christopher oversees materials testing and all lab technicians ensuring material is tested properly per applicable specifications. He managed the initial lab setup and keeps the lab approved and running in accordance with both CMEC and FDOT standards. Mr. Gallagher has years of experience in performing geotechnical investigations and foundation design, including for bulkheads, bridges, driven piles, and shallow foundations, among others where he has served as the Geotechnical Engineer of Record. He is also experienced in pavement evaluation and design, including resurfacing and FDR recommendations. Christopher has achieved Advanced on the PDA proficiency exam, allowing him to serve as the responsible engineer overseeing dynamic testing on driven pile foundations. CEI Geotechnical Engineer – Project Experience CEI Geotechnical Engineer – May 2023 – Present Big Carlos Pass Bridge Replacement (#124143) – CN210572BJB Lee County Department of Transportation This project consists of construction of a new multi-span bridge to replace the existing Big Carlos Pass bridge. Christopher managed the PDA services performed by a sub-consultant firm on this LAP project. Due to the complexity of the project including piles up to 175’ with mechanical splices, and very early driving, high tensile stresses were a major concern. Christopher reviewed the contractors submitted PIP and all pile related activities and provided comments for a revised PIP. Christopher analyzed PDA data to develop a plan to move forward to monitor and limit the tensile stresses. Christopher also analyzed the initial design documents including borings and FB-Deep data when initial test piles were unable to reach NBR even with set checks to determine if the provided test pile lengths were appropriate in accordance with the FDOT SDG. Reference: David M. Murphy, PE, Project Manager, 239-533-8578 CEI Geotechnical Engineer – March 2025 CEI of CR 664 (Countyline Rd.) Over Peace River Bridge Replacement FDOT District 1 – FPID# 439441-1-62-01 This project replaces the existing Countyline Rd. bridge over Peace River in Polk and Hardee Counties. The existing bridge is replaced with a new 312 ft long bridge with two 12-foot travel lanes and 8-foot shoulders for safety. The bridge approaches will be resurfaced or reconstructed as needed and guardrail added. The superstructure consists of a CIP deck supported by FIB 36s on rectangular bent caps which are supported by 24” square prestressed concrete piles. Rubble riprap with a wildlife shelf protects the end bents. Additionally, a maintenance connection road will be constructed on the North side of Countyline Rd. west of the bridge. The existing nearby structures are dynamically monitored for settlement and vibration through all phases of pile driving. This job includes pile driving, bridge construction, FIBs, earthwork, drainage, demolition of existing structures, concrete substructure, concrete superstructure, gravity wall, asphalt paving, and striping. Reference – FDOT Bartow Operations, Construction Project Manager, Tracy Padula, 863-519-4110 Qualifications / Certifications TIN G42611693 Florida PE #96198 NCEES Civil-Geotechnical PDCA Dynamic Measurement & Analysis of Driven Pile – ADVANCED GSSI GPR Certified Limerock Bearing Ratio Technician Aggregate Base Technician Aggregate Testing Technician – Level 1 Asphalt Plant Inspection - Levels 1 & 2 Final Estimates – Level 1 Earthwork Construction Inspection – Levels 1 ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician Concrete Laboratory Technician Qualified Sampler Technician QC Manager Advanced Temporary Traffic Control (MOT) DEP Qualified Storm Water Management Inspector APNGA Gauge Safety Certified FDOT Critical Structures Construction Issues - 2018 OSHA (Construction) College Graduate (2019) Page 3300 of 9661 Christopher Gallagher, PE Geotechnical EOR FL License No. 96198 B.S, Civil Engineering, Florida Gulf Coast University Page 2 of 2 Where Structural Design Meets Construction Engineering CEI Geotechnical Technician – November 2022 – January 2023 (Concurrent/Intermittent) Hurricane Ian Storm Damage Assessment for Various Bridges Located in North Port City of North Port – PO# 49572 HEI worked with the City of North Port to inspect and assess eight vehicular bridges and one pedestrian bridge for damages incurred by Hurricane Ian. Inspection of all structural elements on the bridges including arms-length examination of deck top surface, superstructure underside, substructure concrete surfaces, pile bent caps, deck features (railing, curbing, etc.), approach slabs, existing drainage at abutments, and sloped pavement areas adjacent to the abutments. The bridge stability, scour, and foundation damage were assessed through underwater probing of the channel bottom at each pile within each intermediate bent. A report was compiled that included our damage assessment and recommendations for counter measures or improvements as compared to the most recent FDOT inspection reports. Reference – City of North Port Dept. of Public Works City Engineer, Danny Quick, PE, 941-240-8076 CEI Geotechnical Technician – November 2022 – January 2023 (Concurrent/Intermittent) Burnt Store Road South Segment Pavement Evaluation Lee County Department of Transportation This project involved a Pavement Evaluation along a section of Burnt Store Road from Ceitus Parkway to NW 4th Terrace. This section of pavement was under active construction and had just been resurfaced when cracking appeared. Christpher designed and performed the pavement evaluation at the request of the county to determine the cause. Mr. Gallagher perfumed the evaluation in accordance with the FDOT Flexible Pavement Survey Handbook guidelines. The investigation revealed failing sand-mix asphalt under the pavement which lead to reflective cracking thought he overlay. He recommended Full Depth Reclamation to efficiently and, in a cost-effective manner prevent any further material failures. After the FDR was performed, Christopher had Marshall testing performed on FDR pills to confirm the mix design was adequate. Reference – Vince Miller, PE, Project Manager, 239-533-8577 CEI Geotechnical Technician – September 2022 – December 2022 446290-1 – US 41 Pavement Evaluation in Sarasota County Florida Department of Transportation As part of our continuing services contract with FDOT, HighSpans was tasked with performing a Pavement Evaluation along US 41 from South of Lychee Road to South of Bay Street by the FDOT D1 & 7 Pavement Group. Christopher designed the evaluation which consisted of nearly 80 cores. As is typical each core included a base depth check in addition to subgrade checks at a given frequency. Our deliverables included items such as a Pavement Evaluation Coring and Condition Data table, pavement core photos, KMZ files, and a straight line diagram. This project was one of several assignments by FDOT for pavement evaluations. Reference – Joeseph Lee, FDOT District Manager – Lab Qualifications/Contracts, D1& D7 Materials, (863) 519- 4227 Design– Project Experience Engineer Intern – November 2021 – December 2021 Del Prado & 47th Terrace Mast Arm Structural Analysis Lee County Department of Transportation We were tasked with completing a Structural Analysis of an existing steel mast arm structure and drilled shaft foundation to determine if the structure could support an additional 3 section traffic signal. The existing above ground structure was visually inspected with the data gathered used to determine the structural adequacy of the existing configuration compared to the proposed configuration. A Pile Integrity Test (PIT) was also conducted to verify the depth of the existing drilled shaft foundation. All data and results were compiled into a single report. Reference – Lee County DOT Project Manager, Ryan Kirsch, 239-533-9512 Page 3301 of 9661 Melanie S. Griffin, SecretaryRon DeSantis, GovernorSTATE OF FLORIDABOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERSTHE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER HEREIN IS LICENSED UNDER THEPROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 471, FLORIDA STATUTESGALLAGHER, CHRISTOPHER RYANDo not alter this document in any form.9740 BLACKWOOD CIRCLELICENSE NUMBER: PE96198EXPIRATION DATE: FEBRUARY 28, 2027This is your license. It is unlawful for anyone other than the licensee to use this document.APT. 305FORT MYERS FL 33967Always verify licenses online at MyFloridaLicense.comDEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATIONPage 3302 of 9661 Dustin Spears, PE QA/QC Lead FL License No. 87507 (2019) B.S, Civil Engineering, Florida Gulf Coast University Page 1 of 2 Where Structural Design Meets Construction Engineering CEI Summary Mr. Spears has over 10 years of experience in the fields of Construction Engineering and Inspection, Materials Testing, and Geotechnical Engineering with increasing levels of responsibility in a variety of project types. As Sr. CEI Project Engineer, he has closed out and Final Accepted 5 projects, 4 of which included bridges. Dusty’s projects include Interstate, Major Arterials, and local roads where he has managed all aspects of the project including roadway, bridges, misc. structures, drainage, geotechnical, utilities, permitting, and coordination with local agencies. CEI Project Experience CEI Sr. Project Engineer – September 2024 – Present (25%) CEI of SR 60 (Courtney Campbell Causeway) Pedestrian Overpass FDOT District 7 – FPID# 437498-1-62-01 This Federally and Locally funded project consists of construction of a pedestrian/bicycle overpass that includes two bridges in Pinellas County. Coarse aggregate filled MSE walls support the three approaches to the overpass. Both bridge superstructures utilize a combination of Florida Slab Beams with CIP topping, CIP deck supported on FIB 54s, and CIP flat slab. Both bridges are supported by hammerhead piers atop CIP foundations on 18” square prestressed concrete piles. The existing nearby structures are dynamically monitored for settlement and vibration as well as groundwater monitoring during construction. Rubble riprap protects each pier. Utility Work by Highway Contractor includes relocation of 8” water main, 6” reclaimed water main, and 6” force main. This job includes steel truss architectural features, pile driving, bridge construction, shared use path, milling and resurfacing, drainage, sidewalk, guardrail, signing and pavement marking, lighting. Reference – FDOT Pinellas Operations, Construction Senior Project Manager, Katharine Causey, 727-575-8328 CEI Sr. Project Engineer – July 2024 – Present (20%) CEI of CR 664 (Countyline Rd.) Over Peace River Bridge Replacement FDOT District 1 – FPID# 439441-1-62-01 This project replaces the existing Countyline Rd. bridge over Peace River in Polk and Hardee Counties. The existing bridge is replaced with a new 312 ft long bridge with two 12-foot travel lanes and 8-foot shoulders for safety. The bridge approaches will be resurfaced or reconstructed as needed and guardrail added. The superstructure consists of a CIP deck supported by FIB 36s on rectangular bent caps which are supported by 24” square prestressed concrete piles. Rubble riprap with a wildlife shelf protects the end bents. Additionally, a maintenance connection road will be constructed on the North side of Countyline Rd. west of the bridge. The new structure will bring this facility up to current standards and significantly reduce maintenance. The existing nearby structures are dynamically monitored for settlement and vibration through all phases of pile driving. This job includes pile driving, bridge construction, FIBs, earthwork, drainage, demolition of existing structures, concrete substructure, concrete superstructure, gravity wall, asphalt paving, and striping. Reference – FDOT Bartow Operations, Construction Project Manager, Tracy Padula, 863-519-4110 CEI Sr. Project Engineer – May 2024 – Present (20%) CEI of Hollandtown Rd. Over Lake Dale Branch Bridge Replacement FDOT District 1 – FPID# 452792-1-62-01 This FEMA funded Design-Build project replaces the Hollandtown Rd. Bridge “in kind” over Lake Dale Branch in and approach roadways in Hardee County that were critically damaged as a result of Hurricane Ian. The roadway will be reconstructed to facilitate the bridge replacement. Guardrail will be placed on each bridge approach and departure. The Qualifications / Certifications TIN # S16217790 Final Estimates 2 QC Manager Advanced Temporary Traffic Control (MOT) Critical Structures Construction Issues (CSCI) PDCA Dynamic Measurement & Analysis of Driven Pile - INTERMEDIATE Concrete Lab Level 1 Concrete Batch Plant Operator Aggregate Testing Technician CTQP Concrete Specifications Post Tensioning Tech Level 1 PTI - Level 1 Multistrand & Grouted PT Specialist Pile Driving Inspection APNGA Gauge Safety Certified DEP Stormwater OSHA – 10 Hour Construction Page 3303 of 9661 Dustin Spears, PE QA/QC Lead FL License No. 87507 (2019) B.S, Civil Engineering, Florida Gulf Coast University Page 2 of 2 Where Structural Design Meets Construction Engineering bridge typical section consists of two 11-ft lanes and 3-ft paved shoulders with single slope bridge barriers on each side, 92- ft in total length. The superstructure is a flat slab deck, supported by rectangular concrete bent caps on 18-in prestressed concrete piles. Rubble riprap slope protection is provided on the sloped embankments. This job includes pile driving, bridge construction, earthwork, drainage, demolition of existing structures, concrete substructure, concrete superstructure, asphalt paving, and striping. Reference – FDOT Heartland Operations, Construction Project Manager, Stacy Hill, 863-471-4852 CEI Sr. Project Engineer – January 2023 – March 2024 CEI & Related Services 11 Bridge Replacements East of SR 29 Collier County Transportation Engineering Division / Contract 19-7632 This project consists of 10 Concrete Florida Slab Beam Bridges and roadway on Immokalee Rd., County Line Rd., and Oil Well Rd. The new bridges are wider and elevated. The Florida Slab Beam Developmental Standard is utilized for enhanced construction schedule and quality purposes. The bridges are to be completed in multiple phases with temporary signalization. The grade changes require temporary retaining wall systems and careful coordination for safety and maintenance of traffic. The existing structures are dynamically monitored for settlement and vibration through all phases of construction. This job includes pile driving, bridge construction, earthwork, drainage, demolition of existing structures, concrete substructure, concrete superstructure, temporary signalization, asphalt paving, concrete sheet pile wall installation, and striping. Innovative aspects: FSBs, and the inspectors utilize the SmartPile Inspector device and app to complete pile logs. Reference – Collier County Growth Management, Project Manager, Julio Castro, 239-380-3466 CEI Consultant Manager – July 2021 – September 2023 CEI of US 301/SR43 from North of Lake St. Charles Blvd. to North of Progress Blvd FDOT District 7 - FPID# 441388-1-62-01 This Federally Funded, Design-Build project consisted of removing and replacing existing asphalt pavement with concrete pavement within the limits of the Bloomingdale Ave./Progress Blvd. and US 301 intersection. The intersection pavement replacement required multiple phases, detours, and closures. Also, an additional concrete pavement auxiliary lane was added to the I-75 NB on-ramp from NB US 301 as well as existing concrete pavement rehabilitation, edgedrain, milling and resurfacing, ADA upgrades to sidewalks, lighting improvements, drainage improvements, Arterial Dynamic Message Sign (ADMS), and overhead sign structures. As Consultant Manager, Dustin worked closely with the FDOT PM to provide plan review comments, schedule of values review, CPM schedule review, and ensured appropriate staff availability. Reference – FDOT District 7 Brooksville Ops. Construction Engineer, Alejandro Piña, PE, 352-848-2643 CEI Sr. Project Engineer – July 2021 – Ongoing (Intermittent) Buckingham Mast Arms Replacements – Post Design and Construction Administration Services Lee County Miscellaneous Structures, CN18028TJM – C8032 | STA-08 This project consists of the post design services, construction administration and materials sampling/testing for replacement mast arm signal foundations and assemblies. The existing assemblies and foundations were evaluated for structural integrity. Dustin performed inspection of the existing assemblies and foundations, preparation of a construction cost estimate and preparing plans and specifications for bidding and is in charge of post design services and Construction Administration. Reference – Ryan Kirsch, Lee County DOT - Traffic, 239- 533-9512 CEI Sr. Project Engineer – September 2022 - November 2022 CEI of Phase Two Traffic Signal Inspections – Disaster Monitoring Services Lee County DOT – CN200224JJB Contract 8884 HEI worked with Lee County Traffic Operations to conduct ground and aerial inspections of 68 signalized intersections, which included mast arms and span wires, within Lee County as part of Hurricane Ian Damage Assessment. The inspection included a visual assessment with photos of damaged items, quantity tracking of damages, investigation of flood damage, structural damage assessment of strain poles and mast arm structures, inspecting connections of traffic signal and pedestrian signal heads, luminaire inspections, and internal inspection of the signal cabinets. Inspection reports were compiled detailing the pre-existing conditions, storm related damages, pay items of required repairs, and engineer’s estimate of damages. Reference – Rob Price, PE, Lee County DOT Traffic Section, 239-533-9532 Page 3304 of 9661 Melanie S. Griffin, SecretaryRon DeSantis, GovernorSTATE OF FLORIDABOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERSTHE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER HEREIN IS LICENSED UNDER THEPROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 471, FLORIDA STATUTESSPEARS, DUSTIN SHAYNEDo not alter this document in any form.6916 69TH ST ELICENSE NUMBER: PE87507EXPIRATION DATE: FEBRUARY 28, 2027This is your license. It is unlawful for anyone other than the licensee to use this document.PALMETTO FL 34221Always verify licenses online at MyFloridaLicense.comDEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATIONPage 3305 of 9661 Betsie N. Hiatt Environmental Manager/Office Director Hiatt | 1 of 2 EXPERIENCE SUMMARY Ms. Hiatt serves as Environmental Manager / Office Director with 28 years of professional experience working with the sensitive environmental resources in South Florida. Prior to starting her Environmental Consulting business as Owner/Manager in 2015, Ms. Hiatt’s past work experience included both private sector consulting work and nearly 15 years public sector work with Lee County Government. Ms. Hiatt was the Environmental Operations Manager for the Lee County Department of Public Works overseeing environmental management of infrastructure projects for various departments. Primary responsibilities included management of the County’s internal Mitigation Program that developed and tracked wetlands and protected species mitigation credits used for impacts associated with County projects, and oversight of local, state, and federal environmental permitting and compliance. Ms. Hiatt has established an excellent 28-year working relationship with the local regulatory agencies and provides expertise in jurisdictional wetland determinations, protected species surveys, and Environmental Resource and Federal Dredge and Fill Permit applications. Additionally, Ms. Hiatt specializes in coordination and permitting with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), wetlands and protected species mitigation analysis, as well as permit compliance, protected species relocations and environmental violation resolution. REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS HighSpans Engineering – Big Carlos Pass, Fort Myers Beach, FL Environmental QA/QC Manager for environmental permit compliance for the Big Carlos Bridge replacement project including oversight of special permit conditions and monitoring requirements for the Corps, SFWMD, FDEP, NMFS, FWS and FWC. Avalon Engineering - Three Oaks Parkway North Re-Design and Daniels Parkway Widening – Lee County, FL Environmental Manager – Updated environmental site assessments and Environmental Resource and Federal Dredge and Fill permit modifications for the re-design of an approximately 125-acre, 4.5-mile new roadway corridor in Lee County and the proposed widening of Daniels Parkway at the northern terminus from three to six lanes. Ongoing services include updated jurisdictional wetlands and mitigation determinations, protected species surveys and agency consultations for the additional impacts associated with the re-design and widening projects. HighSpans Engineering – Burnt Store Road North, Middle and South Widening, Cape Coral, FL Environmental Manager – Environmental site assessments and permit applications for the SFWMD Environmental Resource and Corps Section 404 Dredge and Fill permitting, FWC Authorized Gopher Tortoise Agent and Registered Agent burrowing owl permitting, scoping, excavation, and construction compliance for approximately 8 gopher tortoise burrows and 18 burrowing owl burrows. HighSpans Engineering - Alico Road Widening, Fort Myers, FL Environmental Manager - environmental permit compliance site inspections during construction and post construction compliance reports to document that all wildlife-specific permit conditions were met for the Corps, FWS and the SFWMD for the widening of Alico Road in Fort Myers, FL. Compliance documentation included reports for the eastern indigo snake, Florida panther and bonneted bat. HighSpans Engineering – Fishing Pier Replacement @ Matlacha Community Park, Matlacha, FL Environmental Manager – Environmental site assessment and permit applications for the Corps and FDEP permits to replace an existing fishing pier within the Matlacha Pass Aquatic Preserve. BA, Environmental Studies; Rollins College CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING Authorized Gopher Tortoise Agent, FL Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (#GTA-09-00272G) Registered Agent Permit for Burrowing Owls, FL Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (#RAG-18-00019) Wetland Delineation, ACOE, (2001) Hydric Soil Training, FLDEP (2000) Endangered Species Act, US Fish & Wildlife Service (2010) PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Lee County Eagle Technical Advisory Committee Member, Vice Chair Page 3306 of 9661 Betsie N. Hiatt Environmental Manager/Office Director Hiatt | 2 of 2 Wright Construction Group – Burnt Store Road, Phase II, Charlotte County, FL Environmental Manager – Authorized Agent for 100% coverage gopher tortoise surveys on approximately 164 acres and FWC Tortoise Conservation Permitting and oversight of approximately 90 burrow excavations and tortoise relocations prior to construction. AIM Engineering & Surveying – Littleton-Kismet Realignment, Lee County, FL Environmental Manager – SFWMD Environmental Resource and Corps Dredge and Fill permitting and FWC Authorized Gopher Tortoise Agent oversight of gopher tortoise surveys, FWC permitting, and burrow excavations and tortoise relocations. EnSite, Inc. - Village of Estero Trails, Village of Estero, FL Environmental QA/QC Manager – Quality Assurance / Quality Control for environmental assessments, FWS, U.S. Coast Guard, South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) and U.S Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) permitting. Wright Construction Group – Joe Coviello Park, Cape Coral, FL (3/22 - 5/23) Environmental Manager for environmental permit compliance during construction. Assisted with pre-construction gopher tortoise surveys and Florida bonneted bat cavity tree and cavity inspections for Joe Coviello Park. Wright Construction Group - Venice Airport Extension, Venice, FL (1/22 – 2/22) Environmental Manager - Conducted gopher tortoise and burrowing owl surveys, technical assistance coordination with FWC, and managed the scoping and excavation of approximately 20 burrowing owl burrows within the project area. Lee County - Pine Islands Flatwoods Preserve Hydrological Restoration – Pine Island, FL Environmental Manager - Restoration concepts were designed to create existing abandoned shrimp ponds into a freshwater, brackish and saltwater marsh system within 10 acres of the preserve to improve wildlife habitat and provide for enhanced hydrologic connections to the adjacent tidally influenced mangrove fringe. Pennoni conducted environmental assessments including gopher tortoise surveys, cavity tree inspections and bald eagle nest monitoring. The project was designed to minimize potential impacts to protected species and permits were successfully obtained from the South Florida Water Management District and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Lee County – Imperial Marsh Preserve Enhancement, Ft. Myers, FL Environmental Manager – Restoration of 45 acre preserve. Design and permitting for a restoration project on a previously impacted parcel for Lee County’s Conservation 20/20 program. Ultimate design will improve wildlife habitat for endangered wood storks, and Florida panther as well as increase hydroperiod on a parcel that was previously fallow agricultural land. Required permits included an Environmental Resource Permit from the South Florida Water Management District and Technical Assistance request with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. New South Residential – Madison Square Multi-Family Apartments, Cape Coral, FL Environmental Manager - Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Registered Agent burrowing owl permitting, scoping, excavation, and construction compliance for 4 burrows within the approximately 3-acre project area. Ensite Engineering – Chiquita 27 / The Hadley Multi-Family Apartments, Cape Coral, FL Environmental Manager - Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Registered Agent for burrowing owl surveys and Migratory Bird Nest Removal permitting for 10 burrows located within the approximately 27-acre project area. Lee County Department of Transportation Environmental Resource Permitting and Corridor Studies, Lee County, FL Environmental Project Manager - Responsible for overseeing all aspects of environmental studies, Environmental Resource Permit and Federal Dredge and Fill Permit applications, and environmental compliance for the Sanibel Causeway Replacement and Improvements, Corkscrew Road Widening and Curve Improvements, Three Oaks Parkway North, Widening and South segments, Imperial Street Extension, Estero Parkway Extension, Gladiolus Drive Widening, Harbor Drive Realignment, Matlacha Bridge Replacement, Plantation Road Extension and Roundabout, Six Mile Cypress Widening, Homestead Road Widening, Ortiz Avenue Widening, as well as numerous sidewalk / bike path and intersection improvement projects that included the Stringfellow Road Bike Path, A&W Bulb Road Safety Improvements, Captiva Drive Safety Improvements, and Six Mile Cypress Parkway Complete Streets Initiative. Environmental Studies and reports included the Alico Road Corridor Study, Luckett Road Extension Study, Colonial Boulevard Corridor Study, and 951 PD&E. Page 3307 of 9661 Justin M. Hojnacki, M.S. Senior Environmental Scientist and Project Manager Hojnacki | 1 of 1 EXPERIENCE SUMMARY Mr. Hojnacki serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist and Project Manager in our Environmental Group with over 16 years of professional experience in the environmental resources field in Southwest Florida. Prior to his career at Pennoni, Mr. Hojnacki worked as an environmental regulator for the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for over 12 years. Since joining the Pennoni team, Mr. Hojnacki has become an adept project manager, specializing in local and state environmental permitting, federal dredge and fill permitting, pre, during, and post construction compliance, and the resolution of environmental violations. He provides expertise in performing formal wetland jurisdictional determinations, due diligence assessments, wetland functional assessments and associated mitigation plans, as well as protected species surveys, permitting, and compliance. Mr. Hojnacki has developed and maintained a strong working relationship with the regulatory agencies, including the State’s Water Management Districts (WMDs), the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and various local county and municipal governments. REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS Avalon Engineering - Three Oaks Parkway North Extension, Daniels Parkway Widening, & Palomino Lane Extension, Fort Myers, FL (11/20 – Present) Senior Environmental Scientist - Environmental site assessment, wetland jurisdictional determination, wildlife surveys (including coordination with the USFWS and FWC), and permit applications for the SFWMD, FDEP and /or the USACE for the extension of Three Oak Parkway North, Daniels Parkway Widening, and Palomino Lane Extension. HighSpans Engineering, Inc. – Big Carlos Bridge Replacement Project, Fort Myers Beach, FL (12/21 – Present) Senior Environmental Scientist – Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) for a Lee County bridge replacement project. Includes pre, during, and post-construction inspection of environmental aspects of the project site such as wetland protection and protected species protection to ensure that the project abides by all local, state, and federal permit conditions. HighSpans Engineering, Inc. - Burnt Store Road Widening Central, Cape Coral, FL (12/20 - 5/21) Environmental Scientist - Environmental site assessment, wetland jurisdictional determination, wildlife surveys, and permit applications for the USACE to modify an existing outfall structure. HighSpans Engineering, Inc. - John Morris Road Drainage Ditch Maintenance, Fort Myers, FL (6/21 – 9/22) Environmental Scientist - Environmental site assessment, wetland jurisdictional determination, wildlife surveys (including coordination with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), and permit applications for the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for the removal of vegetation and maintenance of an existing tidally influenced ditch. HighSpans Engineering, Inc. – Lakes Park Boardwalk Repair and Replacement, Fort Myers, FL (12/23 - Present) Senior Environmental Scientist and Project Manager- Responsible for overseeing all environmental aspects of the project including an environmental site assessment, wetland jurisdictional determination, wildlife surveys (including coordination with the USFWS and FWC, and permit applications for the SFWMD and the USACE for the repair and replacement of an existing boardwalk within a Lee County Park. EDUCATION MS, Business Management & Leadership; The City University of New York (2015) BA, Environmental Studies, Florida Gulf Coast University (2008) CERTIFICATIONS/TRAININGS NPDES – Florida Stormwater Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector Certification (2021, no exp.) Hydric Soils, Specialized Training for Wetland Scientists, UFSWSD (2009, no exp.) Registered Agent Permit for Burrowing Owls, Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (RAG # 21-00008, 2021, no exp.) Authorized Gopher Tortoise Agent, Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, (GTA # 22-00048, 2022, no exp.) FEMA Citizen Preparedness, Incident Command System, Single Resources & Initial Action Incidents, National Incident Management System (2009, no exp.) Page 3308 of 9661 Robert F. DuBois, PSM Principal Surveyor DuBois | 1 of 1 EXPERIENCE SUMMARY Robert DuBois is a seasoned Principal Surveyor/Mapper with over 43 years of experience in diverse surveying and mapping disciplines. His expertise encompasses boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS land title, construction, and record surveys. He is proficient in legal descriptions, right-of-way control, platting, GIS mapping, photogrammetric mapping control, and construction staking. Additionally, he is skilled in advanced technologies such as 3D High - Definition Laser Scanning (HDLS), Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). Mr. DuBois is a proven leader, having supervised teams of up to 30 employees, including field crews, administrative staff, CAD technicians, crew supervisors, and professional surveyors/mappers. He excels in project management, handling tasks such as pricing, contract negotiations, scheduling, quality assurance/quality control, budget tracking, and post-client interviews. He holds a Professional Surveyor and Mapper license in Florida and is a certified Remote Pilot for UAS drone operations. His commitment to professional development is evident through his participation in continuing education courses, including project management boot camp and geodetic surveying. REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS Holiday Builders – Survey Services, SW & Central Florida, FL (12/20 – Present) Principal Surveyor – Project oversight and QA/QC for over 910 projects for a residential builder. The tasks performed included boundary surveys, building staking, and final Record Surveys in Port Charlotte, Poinciana, and Lehigh Acres. Tratt Properties, LLC– Commercial Development, Polk County, FL (10/24 – 11/24) Principal Surveyor - Project manager and QA/QC for Winter Haven CSX Intermodal Center commercial development project. Professional survey services included boundary, topographic with tree location, legal description preparation, and governmental platting of a 56.96-acre site plus a 1-mile route for a future spur line. The project involved coordination with CSX Railroad for access to existing tracks. City of Sebring – Red Beach Lake Area, Sebring, FL (7/24– 10/24) Principal Surveyor - Project manager and QA/QC for approximately 2.4 miles of roadway corridor of County Road 17 S. and US Hwy 98. The project consisted of locating the right-of-way limits and providing a Topographic Survey of the entire right-of-way. City of Bowling Green – Sewer Road Project, Bowling Green, FL (2/24-6/24) Principal Surveyor - Project manager and QA/QC for approximately 3 miles of roadway corridor survey of multiple roadways in Bowling Green. The project consisted of locating the right-of-way limits and providing a Topographic Survey of the entire right-of-way. (BOWGR22002) City of St Petersburg – 30th Ave N. Bike Lane Improv, St Petersburg, FL (4/23– 7/23) Principal Surveyor - Project manager and QA/QC for High-Definition Laser Scanning (HDLS) Survey of four miles of 30th Avenue N. The final product was a 3-dimensional virtual walk thru of the street corridor together with extracting key features to provide an ACAD file of the project (STPBG21002) Diploma, Winter Haven High School (1985) Coursework: Business; Polk Sate College (1989) PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS Professional Surveyor/Mapper: FL (#5293, exp. 2-28-27) CERTIFICATIONS/TRAININGS UAS Remote Drone Pilot, USDOT (#4221678, exp. 2-4-27) TWIC, TSA (exp. 3-31-27) FARO Authorized Laser Scanner & Scene Software Training (2019, no exp.) Intro to Postprocessed Surveying, Trimble (2000, no exp.) A/E/C Principals Bootcamp, PSMJ (2006, no exp.) Project Management Bootcamp, PSMJ (2009, no exp.) Strategic Planning, PSMJ (2009, no exp.) Understanding Contract Basics, XL Group (2015, no exp.) FDOT Work Groups 8.1, 8.2 (exp 6-30- 25) PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Florida Society of Professional Land Surveyors American Association of Geodetic Surveying Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. National Society of Professional Surveyors Page 3309 of 9661 Resume | AtkinsRéalis USA Inc. 1 Jennifer A. Dorning Senior Public Information Specialist Jennifer Dorning has over 20 years of experience serving as a public information specialist in southwest Florida. This experience includes providing public information services on nearly 100 planning, design, and construction projects for Florida state and municipal agencies. Through this work, she has proven her ability to cultivate collaborative partnerships, gain trust, and develop long-term relationships with various clients and stakeholders. Her dedication to maintaining an exceptional level of customer service, even during stressful deadlines and fast-paced work environments, is supported by her ability to anticipate needs, recognize a sense of urgency, and quickly learn relevant project details. Ms. Dorning is an expert in communicating sensitive issues to elected officials, the media, and the public. Her experience includes developing content and layouts for correspondence, newsletters, media, and websites. She focuses on creating clear, easy-to- understand communications that support stakeholder engagement, understanding, and consensus for client projects, and being a project resource for the public. Design Services for Bridges within the Golden Gate Estates - 10th Avenue SE, Wilson Boulevard S, 62nd Avenue NE, and 13th Street NW, Collier County, FL. Serving as Community Outreach Consultant on the project to design four new bridges to connect dead end residential streets over canals in Golden Gate Estates. Key to this role is communicating the benefits of the project through public meetings, resident meetings, and project notifications. Duties include submittal of a Public Involvement Plan and a Public Involvement Summary Report to document the process and the outreach. Plantation Island Waterways Pre-Design Feasibility Study, Collier County, FL. Served as public involvement specialist for this project to design the approach to restore the canals of Plantation Island damaged due to Hurricane Irma. Duties involved creating a door hanger as an invitation, securing a location for the public meeting, assisting with creation of display boards, and coordinating with the County on all needs of public involvement to educate and obtain feedback from the local community. Strategic Education and Outreach Manager/Community Outreach Manager: General Engineering Consultant Production Support for Interstate Residency and Design-Build Push-Button projects (Interstate, Interchange, Roadway Construction) FDOT District 1, Bartow, FL. Acted as Community Outreach Manager on multiple projects under this contract. Duties include serving as a point of contact for local municipality and public regarding project status; forecasting potential concerns by reviewing impacted areas and citizens; participation in strategic discussions to minimize negative impacts; coordinating overall schedules of public information meeting/workshops/hearings, and coordinating media outreach (including social media) with District Communications. Current projects include I-75 at SR 951/Collier Boulevard Interchange and I-75 at Pine Ridge Road Interchange in Collier County. Golden Gate Parkway over Santa Barbara Canal Design-Build Planning Study, Naples, FL, Collier County. Project Public Involvement Consultant for this planning study to replace the existing bridge over Santa Barbara Canal. Duties Total Years of Experience 20 Years with Firm 6 Education B.A., Spanish Studies, University of Cincinnati, 1998 Certificate in Technical Writing, University of Cincinnati, 1998 Professional Affiliations City of Fort Myers, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board, 2016-2019 Software Adobe Creative Suite ArcGIS GoToWebinar Microsoft Office Page 3310 of 9661 Jennifer A. Dorning Senior Public Information Specialist Resume | AtkinsRéalis USA Inc. 2 included creation, print, and distribution of a project flyer to property owners and tenants. Other tasks included notification to utility owners and coordination with Collier County to post project information on the County’s website. Details of this public outreach were outlined in the final planning study documentation. I-75 PD&E from Golden Gate Parkway to Corkscrew Road, FDOT District One, Collier and Lee Counties, FL. Public involvement lead for this Moving Florida Forward project to improve the mainline of I-75. This study builds upon the previous I-75 South Corridor Master Plan. Duties include coordination with the Corridors office for consistent messaging, drafting a Public Information Plan, creating and distributing kickoff notifications to elected/appointed officials, as well as property owners and tenants. A public hearing will be held for this project and AtkinsRéalis will be responsible for meeting all regulatory NEPA requirements during this process. The project will be closed out with a Comments & Coordination Report. Big Carlos Pass Bridge Project, Lee County, FL. Project Public Information Officer for this project to build a new bridge across Big Carlos Pass between Fort Myers Beach and Lovers Key. Tasks include coordination with Lee County Communications to conduct a groundbreaking ceremony. Tasks included a save the date flyer, displays and press release. Project contact cards, weekly RoadWatch, and a project website assist with sharing project information with adjacent property owners. Emails and phone calls are important to continued communication. Additional coordination with FDOT, Lee County Parks and Recreation, and Lover Key State Park are critical to a successful project. Sanibel Causeway Emergency Restoration, Lee County, FL. Community Liaison for the emergency and permanent restoration of the Sanibel Causeway following damage caused by Hurricane Ian. Duties include presentations to local civic organizations and the City Council, as well as providing weekly Roadwatch updates to residents and businesses. A project webpage was also created as a repository for the presentations. Coordination with local media remains a integral part of this project as it is extremely high-profile. Additionally, this role of the Community Liaison also required coordination with both Lee County Communications and the City of Sanibel Communications, especially during subsequent weather events. Corkscrew Road Widening Project, Phases 1 & 2, Lee County, FL. Project Public Information Officer for the Lee County construction project. Public involvement tasks include close coordination with adjacent community leaders and residents, coordination with the Village of Estero, community updates, and weekly RoadWatch updates. Coordination with the design team was required to include construction info on the website. Virtual team meetings, and in-person, onsite meetings are held as needed with property owners and community representatives. Golden Gate Parkway over Santa Barbara Canal Design-Build Planning Study, Naples, FL, Collier County. Project Public Involvement Consultant for this planning study to replace the existing bridge over Santa Barbara Canal. Duties included creation, print, and distribution of a project flyer to property owners and tenants. Other tasks included notification to utility owners and coordination with Collier County to post project information on the County’s website. Details of this public outreach were outlined in the final planning study documentation. Page 3311 of 9661 Page 3312 of 9661 Page 3313 of 9661 Page 3314 of 9661 Page 3315 of 9661 Page 3316 of 9661 Page 3317 of 9661 Page 3318 of 9661 Page 3319 of 9661 Page 3320 of 9661 Page 3321 of 9661 Page 3322 of 9661 Page 3323 of 9661 Page 3324 of 9661 Page 3325 of 9661 Page 3326 of 9661 Page 3327 of 9661 Page 3328 of 9661 Page 3329 of 9661 Selection Committee Final Ranking Sheet RPS #: 25-8369 Title: Design Services for Golden Gate City Outfalls Name of Firm Isabel Soto Mark McCleary Anthony Barone William Booker Edwing Terry Jr. Selection Committee Final Rank HighSpans Engineering, Inc. 1 1 2 1 2 1.0000 R.J. Behar & Company, Inc. 2 3 3 2 1 2.0000 LJA Engineering, Inc. 3 2 1 3 3 3.0000 NON-VOTING Member:Peter Hayden Procurement Professional Dania Guerrero Date 9/19/2025 Procurement Services Division Page 1 of 1 Page 3330 of 9661 Procurement Services Division Notice of Recommended Award Solicitation: 25-8369 Title: Design Services for Golden Gate City Outfalls Due Date and Time: June 12, 2025, at 3:00 PM (EST) Respondents: Company Name City County State Final Ranking Responsive/Responsible HighSpans Engineering, Inc Ft. Myers Lee FL 1 Yes/Yes LJA Engineering, Inc Houston Harris TX 2 Yes/Yes R.J. Behar & Company, Inc Pembroke Pines Broward FL 3 Yes/Yes Haley Ward, Inc Bangor Penobscot ME 4 Yes/Yes GHD Services Inc Niagara Falls, Niagara NY 5 Yes/Yes Utilized Local Vendor Preference: Yes No Recommended Firm for Award: On May 5, 2025, the Procurement Services Division released notices for Request for Professional Services (RPS) No. 25-8369, “Design Services for Golden Gate City Outfalls” to three thousand one hundred and ninety-two (3,192) vendors. One thousand two hundred and thirty-five (1,235) firms viewed the solicitation information, and five (5) proposals were received by June 12, 2025, the submission deadline. Staff reviewed the proposals received and found all five (5) firms to be responsive and responsible, with two (2) firms having minor irregularities. The Selection Committee convened on September 2, 2025, and as described in step 1 of the solicitation documents, the committee scored each of the proposals and shortlisted three (3) firms to move to step 2, oral presentations in the order listed below: On September 19, 2025, the Selection Committee reconvened for step 2, presentations and final ranking. The firms were ranked as follows: Ranked #1 HighSpans Engineering, Inc Ranked #2 R.J. Behar & Company, Inc Ranked #3 LJA Engineering, Inc Staff is recommending negotiations with the top-ranked firm, HighSpans Engineering, Inc. Contract Driven Purchase Order Driven Required Signatures Project Manager: Procurement Strategist: Docusign Envelope ID: BE5F49C7-0CA4-419E-9C46-696F622717A0 Page 3331 of 9661 Procurement Services Director: __________________________________ _________________ Sandra Srnka Date Docusign Envelope ID: BE5F49C7-0CA4-419E-9C46-696F622717A0 Page 3332 of 9661