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600 108th Avenue, NE, Suite 700 Bellevue, Washington 98004 U.S.A. 1.425.452.800 (p) 1.425.452.1212 (f) January 26, 2011 Washington State Department of Transportation Submitted via e-mail RE: Qualifications Statement and Technical Proposal SR 99 Bored Tunnel Alternative Design-Build Project Design-Build Construction Management Services Table of Contents Dear Selection Committee: A. Cover Letter B. Executive Summary 3 Removing the Alaskan Way Viaduct (AWV) and replacing it with the C. Team Profile and Experience 6 world’s largest bored tunnel is an epic undertaking. Since 2001, we D. Key Personnel 15 have worked side by side with WSDOT on the AWV Program, and E. Approach to the Work 25 the opportunity to partner with you once again is an exciting one. Appendix To that end, Jacobs has teamed with CH2M HILL and three other SF 330s subconsultants to provide you with an experienced tunnel construction Firm Licenses management team that is ready to support WSDOT in delivering a Submittal Information Forms successful project. Past Performance Evaluations Our team comprises five firms who know the Viaduct Program, tunnel design and construction, and construction management. The reasons for creating this team were to: provide key personnel that have expe- rience with this type of work in highly developed urban areas; provide the necessary depth, breadth, and avail- ability of resources and capabilities; and support the local economy and engineering industry by maximizing the number of local firms and personnel. The Jacobs/CH2M HILL Team and our roles, are: • Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. – Resident Engineering and Inspection, Construction Management Support Services, Safety Oversight, Project Controls, Contract Management, Administration • CH2M HILL, Inc. – Resident Engineering and Inspection, Monitoring • Babendererde, Inc. – Tunnel and TBM Design Review, Expert Advice on TBMs, Geotechnical Engineering Support and Inspection, Hyperbaric Specialists • Everett Engineers, Inc. – Tunnel Systems Integration and Start-up Planning • UrbanTech Systems (DBE) – Grouting Inspection, Environmental Compliance The Jacobs/CH2M HILL Team is committed to providing quality service to you and helping you successfully deliver of the SR 99 Bored Tunnel Project. We are confident that our team will provide you with exceptional value and responsiveness. If you have any questions regarding this submittal, please contact our Resident Engineer, Anthony Pooley, who can be reached at 206.817.0093 or [email protected]. Our local office is located at 600 108th Avenue NE, Suite 700, Bellevue, WA 98004. Sincerely, JACOBS ENGINEERING GROUP INC. Donald K. Nelson, PE Anthony J. Pooley, C.Eng. Project Principal Resident Engineer SR 99 BORED TUNNEL CONstrUctION MANAGEMENT SERVICES SECTION B Executive Summary The SR 99 Bored Tunnel Design-Build Project is extraordinary in almost every respect. It is the centerpiece of a hugely ambitious project to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct (AWV), a vital element of Seattle-area infrastructure. The project is filled with technical challenges and its execution must be flawless. The most significant project challenges include: • Construction of the world’s largest diameter bored tunnel, in Seattle’s notoriously complex glacial geology, directly under Seattle’s downtown core. • Avoiding and mitigating settlement-induced damage to existing buildings, structures and utilities, including the existing Alaskan Way Viaduct. • Construction of deep, long excavations in poor ground at each tunnel portal. • Delivering the project safely, to a tight schedule and within budget, to the desired quality, and meeting environmental commitments. • Maximizing the positive impact of the project on the broader community, while dealing with a complex political environment surrounding the project. The Role of Construction Management Overcoming these challenges will require a committed and above all collaborative approach from Seattle Tunnel Partners and WSDOT, supported by your chosen construction manage- ment support team. Your team must facilitate an environment where Seattle Tunnel Partners can succeed, by working cooperatively with them at every level, clearly communicating WSDOT’s needs and concerns, taking a leading role in dealing with external third-party issues (where WSDOT has far more experience locally than Seattle Tunnel Partners), and managing all day-to-day project business and documentation efficiently. In addition to supporting Seattle Tunnel Partners in its endeavors, WSDOT needs to provide sufficient tech- nical and managerial oversight to verify that the design, construction planning, and as-built construction meets all of the contract requirements and project goals. The Jacobs/CH2M HILL Team Supporting you in your role as construction manager requires a team that can integrate seam- Committed to our Clients lessly into your project management team to capitalize on the strengths of both organizations, “This has been an outstanding provide the technical expertise and experience to meet the project’s technical and manage- project. We have had all the ment challenges, and work collaboratively with you and Seattle Tunnel Partners to proactively right results: good safety record, manage the project. low change orders, very good community relations, and good Jacobs and CH2M HILL (Jacobs/CH2M HILL Team) have teamed to support WSDOT in contractor relations. This result meeting these challenges, bringing together two world-class construction management firms hasn’t just been good luck, it for our third major tunneling project in Seattle in the past five years. Babendererde Engineers has been a collaborative effort has joined our team, adding its extensive global experience in large-diameter TBM tunneling, between King County, Jacobs, resulting in a team that is fully equipped to offer exceptional expertise and value to WSDOT. and the Contractor.” - Rick Andrews, Project Our Team provides: Representative, Henderson CSO Project • A Safety First culture and approach in everything we do. • Outstanding experience of every aspect of managing tunnel construction projects, developed from working on many complex and large diameter urban TBM tunnel projects around the world. • A proven team with unparalleled experience of managing soft ground tunneling projects in Seattle’s challenging ground conditions, and that meets your 11 technical qualifications. • A World Class Resident Engineer to support you in overseeing the construction effort. • Unmatched local capacity and availability for staff at all levels. • Innovative use of cutting-edge technology throughout our approach construction management. SR 99 BORED TUNNEL CONstrUctION MANAGEMENT SERVICES The following sections describe each of these attributes and our successes to demonstrate our capabilities and the value and commitment we will bring to the SR 99 Project. Safety First WSDOT has defined a safe project as its Number 1 project goal, a philosophy with which the Jacobs/CH2M HILL Team is completely aligned. With our recent experience on the Training the Next Generation Brightwater Conveyance and Sound Transit’s U-Link projects, we have unparalleled experi- Jacobs professionals have been ence with tunnel safety management locally, including involvement in compressed air TBM involved with the Northwest interventions and working with contractors and Labor & Industries to obtain the variances Laborers-Employers Training Trust required for compressed air work at high pressures. Jacobs and CH2M HILL have two of the in the creation of a tunnel training industry’s leading safety programs, and we have built a culture within the Team that makes center at the Satsop Development a safe working environment everyone’s responsibility. We have chosen a safety management Park, called Safety & Hazard team that has the specialized training and experience to develop a rigorous program of over- Awareness for Tunnels (SHAFT), sight, training, and reporting, and the commitment to drive it to every level of the project and two of our staff have taught organization, both in the office and on the work site. some of the first tunnel safety courses. We are committed to We have a track record of being able to influence contractor behavior to help the safety of Washington’s tunnel workers. meet your goal of a safe project. Outstanding International Experience on Urban Tunneling Projects Some of the best lessons learned can be found on the other side of the world, where innova- tive tunneling is taking place right now. Both Jacobs and CH2M HILL have vibrant tunneling groups who interact to share problem-solving techniques and technological breakthroughs that we can bring to the SR 99 Project. Our team brings extensive experience of tunneling in Europe and Southeast Asia. Key team members have worked on major projects in Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Switzerland, and London, and are used to working with major inter- national contractors and building soft ground tunnels in dense urban environments. In fact, our proposed resident engineer, Anthony Pooley, worked with Dragados on a major tunneling effort at CERN in Switzerland. Our experience on tunneling projects around the world means we bring lessons learned and innovative ideas for project efficiencies. Our experience with inter- national contractors means we know how they work and their expectations, and can work with you to keep lines of communication open and moving forward. Proven Team with Unparalleled Local Experience A tunnel of this size requires a team with