Community Development Department Planning Division 211 South Williams Street Royal Oak, MI 48067
Professional Planning and Engineering Services for Main Street Road Diet Pilot Project
January 13, 2015
The Honorable Mayor Ellison and Members of the City Commission:
On October 19, 2015, the city commission directed staff to engage a traffic planning or engineering firm with suitable experience to prepare plans and specifications for a temporary road diet on Main Street. For background purposes, attached is the city commission letter without attachments from the October 19th meeting regarding the temporary Main Street road diet pilot project (Attachment 1).
The planning division solicited proposals from consultants for designing a temporary road diet along Main Street with dedicated bike lanes on each side of the street (RFP-SBP-RO-16-017). A copy of the request-for-proposals is attached (Attachment 2). The RFP called for bidders to produce construction documents, written specifications, and final cost estimates. The city could then use those plans and specifications to install the road diet with city crews or request bids from qualified construction firms to complete the installation.
Six bids from engineering and planning firms were submitted and evaluated as shown in the table below.
Firm Bid Amounts Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick $ 17,500 Additional Services: Construction Engineering $ 7,500 Traffic Study $ 10,000 Signal Timing Review $ 4,000 Giffels-Webster $ 12,274 Johnson & Anderson $ 13,194 Additional Services: Construction Engineering $ 4,888 Rowe Professional Services Co. $ 18,500 Additional Services: Bid Services $ 1,000 Construction Engineering $ 10,000 Spalding DeDecker $ 10,820 Wade-Trim Associates $ 7,104
The planning division recommends that the firm of Wade-Trim Associates be selected to provide professional engineering and planning services for designing and installing a temporary road diet along Main Street at the not-to-exceed fee of $ 7,104. A copy of their proposal is attached (Attachment 3).
The following resolution is recommended for approval:
Be it resolved, the mayor and city clerk are authorized to execute a professional engineering and planning services contract with Wade-Trim Associates to prepare plans and specifications for a temporary road diet along Main Street as outlined in the request-for-proposals dated November 16, 2015 (RFP-SBP-RO- 16-017), and directs staff to issue a purchase order in the amount of $ 7,104.00.
Respectfully submitted, Timothy E. Thwing Director of Community Development
Approved,
Donald E. Johnson City Manager
3 Attachments Attachment 1
Community Development Department Planning Division 211 South Williams Street Royal Oak, MI 48067
Main Street Road Diet Pilot Project
October 9, 2015
The Honorable Mayor Ellison and Members of the City Commission:
At the August 3, 2015 regular meeting, the city commission discussed the possibility of a road diet for Main Street, converting its current four lanes into three for automobiles – two travel lanes and a center turn lane – and dedicated bicycle lanes on each side of the street. Staff was directed at the conclusion of that meeting to engage a firm to study safety improvements for Main Street for both motorists and pedestrians.
The chapter on non-motorized transportation in the city’s 2012 master plan amendment recommends certain streets for possible road diets. All of Campbell Road and portions of Crooks Road, Main Street, and Rochester Road are suggested for further study to determine if they can accommodate road diets. The relevant pages from the master plan are attached (attachment 1). The master plan further states that not all of these streets may be suitable for road diets due to traffic volumes and other factors, and that alternative bike routes on parallel streets may need to be considered.
Average daily traffic volumes (ADT) provide a useful approximation of whether a road diet is feasible. Recommended thresholds for a successful four-to-three lane road diet range from 15,000 to 25,000 ADT. These limits are endorsed by both traffic consultants and highway authorities. Attached for background purposes are excerpts from the Federal Highway Administration’s brochure “Road Diet Informational Guide” on determining feasibility for road diets (attachment 2), and the recommendations on complete streets from Designing Walkable Urban Thoroughfares: A Context Sensitive Approach, a handbook published by the Institute of Transportation Engineers and Congress of New Urbanism (attachment 3).
Cities where successful road diets are being implemented – Pasadena, Seattle, and even Lansing – have used these maximum traffic volume limits. The figure to the right is the modeling flow chart used by Seattle in determining if a road diet from four or five lanes to three is suitable for any given street. Those with traffic volumes of more than 25,000 ADT are not considered suitable for road diets. Pasadena has a cap of 15,000 ADT for road diets while Lansing uses 18,000 ADT. Royal Oak’s master plan suggests a threshold of 20,000 ADT over which a four-to-three lane road diet is not recommended.
Attachment 1
Page 2 of 3
Most sections of Main Street currently have traffic volumes that are already at or above 20,000 ADT based on vehicle counts taken by the Engineering Division in 2007. Traffic volumes have most likely not decreased significantly since then. This suggests that Main Street may not meet generally accepted criteria for a road diet. A new traffic study may verify this but it wouldn’t provide any additional information that is not already available. Even if a new traffic study confirms that Main Street is not a good candidate for a road diet, it will most likely not satisfy public enthusiasm and demand for more bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure on Main Street and other major thoroughfares.
Staff therefore recommends an alternative to the requested traffic study as a pilot project: installation of a temporary road diet along Main Street with dedicated bike lanes on each side. This temporary project could be installed next spring and within a few weeks it should be evident whether it works or if there are negative impacts such as increased automobile congestion that outweigh its benefits. If successful, the temporary infrastructure and lane markings could be made permanent or even extended further. Other streets could also be considered for similar treatment. If it doesn’t work, then the temporary measures could be easily removed and the former traffic pattern re-established without great difficulty.
Similar temporary methods have been used successfully by other cities to install not only bike lanes but pedestrian amenities and non-motorized infrastructure, most notably New York and Chicago. To avoid the costs of studies that may not address all of their issues, these cities simply re-striped streets with bike lanes and other features on a temporary basis. If they were successful and negative impacts minimal then the improvements were left in place. If they didn’t work or congestion rose to unreasonable levels then the temporary measures were removed. Attached is a presentation from the New York Department of Transportation highlighting many of the improvements they made (attachment 4).
Anticipated costs for this pilot project should be significantly less than another traffic study. The largest expenditure would be for designing the actual road diet to be implemented. This would preferably be done by a private firm with expertise designing non-motorized infrastructure. Their experience would be beneficial and staff may not have sufficient time to prepare plans and specification due the number other on-going projects. The only remaining expenditures would be for re-striping lane markings and installing signs. Those tasks could be completed by either staff or a private contractor.
Although the exact specifications have yet to be determined, staff would recommend certain patterns for a temporary road diet. The southern part of Main Street between the I-696 service drive and downtown currently has four lanes for automobile traffic and two on-street parking lanes. A left turn lane is also in place but only at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and one block north of the service drive. These lanes could be converted into three lanes for automobiles (two travel lanes and a center turn lane), two on-street parking lanes, and dedicated 5-foot wide bike lanes on each side.
It should be noted that a previously-approved project is scheduled to begin on May 1, 2016 to reconstruct South Main Street into a five lane configuration. A center turn lane would be provided the entire length of the street between the service drive and Lincoln Avenue. This project is being funded by a Federal grant that is predicated on installing a five lane configuration. If there is another configuration that is desired by the city commission that does not include five lanes then the city will forfeit the Federal grant. The city received a similar grant to fund the reconstruction of North Main Street from 11 Mile Road to Catalpa Drive.
Attachment 1
Page 3 of 3
The northern part of Main Street between the downtown and Catalpa Drive / Gardenia Avenue currently has four travel lanes, a center turn lane, and two on-street parking lanes. Since the center turn lane is already in place, the inside travel lanes could be converted into bike lanes without altering the existing lane patterns. With a typical width of 10 feet to 11 feet, the inside travel lanes are wide enough to accommodate not only 5-foot wide bike lanes but also painted buffer zones to separate them from adjacent automobile traffic.
Another road diet method besides eliminating vehicle lanes involves keeping the existing number of lanes the same but narrowing their widths to provide enough space for bike lanes on each side. This method will not be feasible for Main Street because the existing lane widths are 11 feet or less. There is not enough space to achieve 5 feet for bike lanes on each side of the street simply by narrowing the width of existing lanes on Main Street.
Regardless of the specific design or pattern, staff recommends that no road diet be implemented on Main Street from Sixth Street to 11 Mile Road through the downtown. Traffic volumes are already too high and exiting lanes too narrow to recommend any reduction in either the number of lanes or lane widths. There are also parallel bicycle routes through the downtown with significantly less automobile traffic – Lafayette Avenue, Washington Avenue, and Troy Street – that are recommended as alternatives in the master plan.
Any dedicated bike lanes that are placed on Main Street should instead transition into the recently-installed shared lane markings or “sharrows” through the downtown. Transition zones could be installed to move from dedicated bike lanes to shared lanes from Seventh Street and Sixth Street, and also between 11 Mile Road and University Avenue.
Compared to another traffic study, the pilot project would be a more cost-effective means of determining if Main Street can accommodate a road diet and the answer would be readily apparent. It is uncertain that a traffic study would provide any more useful information than what is already known, and it will not definitively answer the primary question of whether a road diet will work or not.
The following resolution is recommended:
Be it resolved, that the city commission directs staff to engage a traffic planning and/or engineering firm with suitable experience designing non-motorized transportation infrastructure to prepare plans and specifications for a temporary road diet including dedicated bicycle lanes on Main Street from I-696 to Seventh Street and from 11 Mile Road to Catalpa Drive / Gardenia Avenue.
Respectfully submitted, Timothy E. Thwing Director of Community Development
Approved,
Donald E. Johnson City Manager
4 Attachments Attachment 2
Finance Department 211 South Williams Street Royal Oak, MI 48067 248.246.3030
CITY OF ROYAL OAK, MICHIGAN REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Engineering & Planning Services Main Street Road Diet Pilot Project RFP-SBP-RO-16-017
Sealed proposals for the Request-for-Proposals for Engineering & Planning Services, Main Street Road Diet Pilot Project, will be received by the City of Royal Oak up to 10:00 a.m. EST on Friday, December 11, 2015, at which time they will be publicly opened and read at the Royal Oak City Hall, City Commission chambers (third floor, room 315), located at 211 South Williams Street, Royal Oak, Michigan 48067.
Please mark sealed envelopes “RFP-SBP-RO-16-017, Engineering & Planning Services, Main Street Road Diet Pilot Project” on the lower left hand corner. In addition, if the proposal is to be express mailed, “Proposal Documents Enclosed DO NOT OPEN” must be conspicuously marked on the package. Faxed or e-mailed proposals will not be considered or accepted.
The City of Royal Oak reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive any informality in the proposal received, and to accept any proposal or part thereof, which it shall deem to be most favorable to the interests of the city. In case of an error in the extension of prices in the proposal or other arithmetical error, the unit prices will govern.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
1. Any and all proposals must be delivered to the City of Royal Oak, 211 South Williams Street, Royal Oak, Michigan 48068, Attention: Finance Department, Room 301. The proposal shall be legibly prepared in ink or typed. Erasures or alterations must be initialed by the bidder.
2. The bidder shall assume full responsibility for delivery of proposals prior to the appointed hour for opening and shall assume the risk of late delivery or non-delivery regardless of the manner employed for the transmission thereof. Proposals shall be accepted by the Finance Department at any time during the normal course of business only, said hours being 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Friday, except legal holidays. A bidder may withdraw their proposal response by written request at any time prior to the scheduled proposal opening. Any proposal received after the scheduled opening time will not be accepted and will be returned. No proposal may be withdrawn, changed or modified in any way for a period of sixty (60) calendar days from the date of the proposal opening.
3. Municipalities are exempt from Michigan state sales and Federal excise taxes. Do not include such taxes in the proposal figure. The city will furnish the successful bidder with tax exception certificates upon request.
4. The total price quoted by the bidder must be the total cost delivered to the location(s). All goods are to be shipped F.O.B. Shipments sent C.O.D. without the City of Royal Oak’s consent will not be accepted and will, at the contractor’s risk and expense, be returned. Unauthorized shipments are subject to rejection and returned at the contractor’s expense.
5. The bidder by execution of the proposal thereby declares that the proposal is made without collusion with any other person, firm or corporation making any other proposal, or who otherwise would make a proposal, and agrees to furnish all proposal items in strict accordance with all Federal regulatory measures.
Attachment 2
Page 2 of 10
6. All applicable Federal and State laws and rules and regulation over the project shall apply to the project contract throughout and will be deemed to be included in the contract herein written out in full.
7. The completion date will be established with the contractor awarded the job. The contractor, its employees, and all subcontractors designated to work on-site at any time may be subject to a criminal history check that must be approved by the Police Department staff prior to working on site.
8. Submission of a proposal will be construed as a conclusive presumption that the bidder is thoroughly familiar with the proposal and specifications and that he understands and agrees to abide by each and all of the stipulations and requirements contained therein.
9. Vendor changes or alterations to proposal documents including specifications may result in a proposal being considered non-responsive. The only authorized vendor changes to a proposal document will be in the areas provided for a bidder’s response, including the “Exceptions” section of the proposal. If a change or alteration to the documents is undetected and the bidder is awarded a contract, the original terms, conditions, and specifications in the authorized version of the proposal document will be applicable during the term of the contract. The City of Royal Oak shall accept NO CHANGES to the proposal document made by the vendor unless those changes are set out in the “Exceptions” provision of the authorized version of the proposal document. It is the vendor’s responsibility to acquire knowledge of any changes, modifications or additions to the authorized version. If a proposal is awarded to a vendor who claims that it had no knowledge of changes, modifications or additions made by the City of Royal Oak to the authorized version of the proposal, and that vendor fails to accept the proposal award, the City of Royal Oak may pursue costs and expenses to re-bid the item from that vendor. The authorized version of the proposal document shall be that proposal document appearing on the Michigan Intergovernmental Trade Network (MITN) system with any amendments and updates. The City of Royal Oak officially distributes proposal documents from the Finance Department or through the MITN website. Copies of proposal documents obtained from any other source are not considered official copies. Only those vendors who obtain proposal documents from either the Finance Department or the MITN system are guaranteed access to receive addendum information, if such information is issued. If you obtained this document from a source other than the sources indicated, it is recommended that you register on the MITN website at www.mitn.info and obtain an official copy.
10. Between the time of the formal opening of sealed proposals and the final proposal award, it shall be the responsibility of the bidders to request information they might need regarding such proposals.
11. Bidders are required to submit complete and comprehensive data and descriptive literature covering the item proposed to be furnished. Vendors submitting alternative proposals must provide specifications documenting a product is equal to the specified proposal item.
12. If your proposal is based on “one lot” pricing and is not to be broken up by item, you must indicate this on the proposal under exceptions.
13. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the successful bidder agrees to defend, pay on behalf of, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Royal Oak, its elected and appointed officials, employees and volunteers and others working on behalf of the City of Royal Oak against any and all claims, demands, suits, or loss, including all costs connected therewith, and for any damages which may be asserted, claimed or recovered against or from the City of Royal Oak, its elected and appointed officials, employees, volunteers or others working on behalf of the City of Royal Oak, by reason of personal injury, including bodily injury or death and/or property damage, including loss of use thereof, which arises out of or is in any way connected or associated with this contract.
14. A successful bidder does agree to furnish the bidder’s standard insurance certificate showing coverage for bodily injury and property damage and worker’s compensation to the Finance Department within forty-eight (48) hours of the final proposal award.
Attachment 2
Page 3 of 10
15. Prior to furnishing the requested products and services, it shall be the responsibility of the awarded vendor to obtain all licenses and permits required to complete this contractual service, at no cost to the City of Royal Oak. These licenses and permits shall be readily available for review by the city.
16. When applicable, contractor must furnish material safety data sheets for their products.
17. The City of Royal Oak reserves the right to terminate the contract without penalty upon thirty (30) days written notice, due to poor performance or for reasons deemed to be in its best interest. The City of Royal Oak reserves the right to re-award the contract to the second most qualified vendor, re- propose, re-quote or re-bid the contract or do whatever is deemed to be in its best interest.
18. Entities in bankruptcy or receivership cannot respond to the Request-for-Proposals. Responding entities must disclose if the responding entity (or parent company) is in bankruptcy / receivership or contemplating bankruptcy / receivership. Should it later be determined that an award was given to an entity in bankruptcy or receivership then the city has authority to terminate the agreement / contract.
19. All documents and correspondence submitted to the City of Royal Oak becomes the property of the City of Royal Oak and is subject to disclosure under the “Freedom of Information Act.” This Act provides for the complete disclosure of contracts and attachments.
20. By mutual written agreement this proposal may be extended for successive one (1) year periods prior to the expiration of the then-current term.
21. One (1) hard copy and one (1) electronic copy in PDF form on a CD or USB device shall be submitted at the time of the proposal.
Attachment 2
Page 4 of 10
CITY OF ROYAL OAK, MICHIGAN REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Engineering & Planning Services Main Street Road Diet Pilot Project RFP-SBP-RO-16-017
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The City of Royal Oak desires to engage an engineering and/or planning firm with suitable expertise regarding non-motorized infrastructure to design and install a temporary road diet along Main Street with dedicated bike lanes on each side of the street. This temporary project is intended to demonstrate whether Main Street can properly function after a road diet is installed, or if there are negative impacts such as increased automobile congestion that outweigh its benefits. If successful, the temporary infrastructure and lane markings will be made permanent or even extended further. If unsuccessful, then the temporary measures will be removed and the former traffic pattern re-established.
The portion of Main Street to be included in this pilot project extends north from the Interstate 696 service drive, through Royal Oak’s downtown, to the intersection of Catalpa Drive / Gardenia Avenue. The southern part of Main Street between the I-696 service drive and 11 Mile Road currently has four (4) lanes for automobile traffic and two (2) on-street parking lanes. Left turn lanes are in place within this southern part of Main Street but only at the intersections of Lincoln Avenue and 11 Mile Road, as well as one block north of the I-696 service drive. The northern part of Main Street between 11 Mile Road and Catalpa Drive / Gardenia Avenue currently has four (4) travel lanes, a center turn lane, and two (2) on- street parking lanes. Right turn lanes are also in place throughout both the northern and southern parts of Main Street, but only at the intersections of the I-696 service drive, Lincoln Avenue, 11 Mile Road, and Catalpa Drive / Gardenia Avenue.
The city desires to re-configure Main Street between the I-696 service and Seventh Street, and also between 11 Mile Road and Catalpa Drive / Gardenia Avenue, into the following pattern: (a) two (2) lanes for vehicular traffic – one in each direction; (b) a center lane for left turns; (c) two (2) on-street parking lanes – one on each side of the street next to the sidewalk; (d) two (2) dedicated bicycle lanes – one on each side between the on-street parking lane and vehicular travel lane; and (e) lanes for right turns at intersections where appropriate.
No dedicated bicycle lanes are to be installed on Main Street from Seventh Street to 11 Mile Road. Instead, the existing street pattern in this area will be maintained in its current configuration with no changes or additions. Dedicated bicycle lanes must therefore transition to shared lanes with “sharrows” between Seventh Street and Sixth Street, and again between 11 Mile Road and University Avenue.
The road diet pilot project will not involve any reconstruction or resurfacing of Main Street; only pavement striping or markings and related signage. Design parameters for the road diet should conform to the recommended standards and guidelines from the following sources:
Separated Bike Lane Planning and Design Guide Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/bicycle_pedestrian/publications/separated_bikelane_pdg/page00.cfm
Designing Walkable Urban Thoroughfares: A Context Sensitive Approach Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) and Congress of New Urbanism (CNU) http://library.ite.org/pub/e1cff43c-2354-d714-51d9-d82b39d4dbad
Urban Bikeway Design Guide and Urban Street Design Guide National Association of City Transportation Officials (NATCO) http://nacto.org/publication/urban-street-design-guide/streets
Attachment 2
Page 5 of 10
Non-Motorized Transportation Plan City of Royal Oak Master Plan (2012 Amendment) http://www.ci.royal-oak.mi.us/webfm_send/1992
All signage must comply with the Federal Highway Administration’s Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The work to be performed by the engineering and/or planning firm shall include, but not be limited to, the following services:
1. Review the existing right-of-way conditions, any plans specifications on file with the city, and all related engineering, planning and design documents.
2. Meet with staff to review existing conditions, engineering, planning and design documents, project objectives, etc.
3. Prepare preliminary design drawings sufficient to depict the character of the road diet for review by staff.
4. Meet with staff to review the preliminary design drawings and revise those drawings based on staff input if necessary.
5. Prepare final design drawings including estimated installation costs for review by staff.
6. Meet with staff to review the final design drawings and revise drawings if necessary.
7. Upon approval of the final design, produce a complete set of construction documents including, but not necessarily limited to, construction-grade drawings, written specifications, and final cost estimates.
All work must conform to all applicable laws, ordinances, and codes in the design and construction phases, including the latest ADA compliance requirements and any environmental safety considerations.
The selected firm may be asked to assist city staff with developing and distributing bid documents, responding to inquiries regarding bids, collecting and assessing bid responses, and providing a recommendation to award construction, provide full engineering services to manage and supervise implementation of the project on behalf of the city should the city decide to proceed forward with construction.
SELECTION TIMETABLE
November 16, 2015 Release of RFP December 7, 2015 @ 12:00 p.m. Last Date for Questions December 11, 2015 @ 10:00 a.m. RFP Deadline / Bid Opening December 14, 2015 to December 16, 2015 Anticipated Dates of Interviews (optional) January 4, 2016 Anticipated Date of Contract Award
CONTENT OF RFP RESPONSE
Each responder shall provide the items referenced below.
• The firm name (assumed and legal name), mailing address, and tax identification number. • A summary statement demonstrating a clear understanding of the city’s objective and how the firm expects to address the objective. • An authorized signature for the proposal. Attachment 2
Page 6 of 10
• A main point of contact or project manager, including their title, mailing address, e-mail address, telephone number. • A list of all subcontractors. • Identification of the roles and responsibilities of the primary firm and each subcontractor. • Examples of similar projects including collaborations with subcontractors. • References and contact information for examples of similar projects provided. • The names, positions, applicable state-issued licenses, years of experience, and résumés of staff members to be assigned to the project (primary firm and each subcontractor). • The estimated number of hours and hourly rate for each staff member (primary firm and each subcontractor). • Any applicable percentage based fees. • An outline and description of each phase of the project. • An estimated timetable or schedule. • An estimated fee structure associated with each phase of the project, including a not-to-exceed price for all services required. • A valid response date. • A copy of the proposed contract / agreement with the city.
EVALUATION PROCEDURE
A. Review of Proposals
The city will review the proposals based on each of the criteria described in section B of the evaluation procedures. Individuals will then convene to review and discuss these evaluations and make their decision.
B. Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated using the following criteria. Firms meeting the mandatory criteria will have their proposals considered. The following represent the principal selection criteria which will be considered during the evaluation process. The decisions and opinions of the city regarding proposal evaluations are final and cannot be appealed.
• Fee structure – the firm’s identified fee structure. • Experience and expertise – the firm’s past experience and performance on comparable projects; the quality of the firm’s professional personnel to be assigned to the project. • Methodology – the firm’s methodology to implement the project. • Project schedule – the firm’s estimated schedule to complete all work described in this RFP.
C. Right to Reject Proposals
Submission of a proposal indicates acceptance by the firm(s) of the conditions contained in this request for proposals unless clearly and specifically noted in the proposal submitted and confirmed in the contract between the City of Royal Oak and the firm(s) selected. The City of Royal Oak reserves the right without prejudice to reject any or all proposals.
CONTACT PERSONS
Douglas A. Hedges, AICP, PCP, City Planner E-mail: [email protected] City of Royal Oak Phone: (248) 246-3280 Planning Division / Community Development Department 211 S. Williams St. / P.O. Box 64 Royal Oak MI 48068
Attachment 2
Page 7 of 10
CITY OF ROYAL OAK, MICHIGAN REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Engineering & Planning Services Main Street Road Diet Pilot Project RFP-SBP-RO-16-017
METHOD OF AWARD
The recommendation to award will be based on the lowest total proposal meeting specifications, or in any manner deemed to be in the best interest of the city. Previous experience and performance may be a factor in making the award.
NON-DISCRIMINATION CLAUSE
In the performance of any contract or purchase order resulting wherefrom, the contractor agrees to obey and abide by all the laws of the State of Michigan relating to the employment of labor and public work, and all ordinances and requirements of the city regulating or applying to public improvements. Furthermore, the contractor agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment, to be employed in the performance of this contract or purchase order, with respect to his or her hire, tenure, terms, conditions or privileges or employment because of religion, race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, or physical or mental disability except when said disability prevents such individual from performing the essential job functions, and the disability cannot be reasonably accommodated. The contractor further agrees that every subcontract entered into for the performance of this contract or purchase order will contain a provision requiring nondiscrimination in employment, as herein specified, binding upon each subcontractor. Breach of this covenant may be regarded as a material breach of the contract or purchase order.
ETHICS POLICY
Gratuities. It shall be unethical for any person to offer, give, or agree to give any city employee or former city employee, or for any city employee or former city employee to solicit, demand, accept, or agree to accept from another person, a gratuity or an offer of employment from another person, a gratuity or an offer of employment in connection with any decision, approval, disapproval, recommendation, or preparation of any part of a program requirement or a purchase request, influencing the content of any specification or procurement standard, rendering of advice, investigation, auditing, or in any other advisory capacity in any proceeding or application, request for ruling, determination, claim or controversy, or other particular matter, pertaining to any program requirement or a contract or subcontract, or to any solicitation or proposal therefore.
Kickbacks. It shall be unethical for any payment, gratuity, or offer of employment to be made by or on behalf of a subcontractor under a contract to the prime contractor or higher tier subcontractor or any person associated therewith, as an inducement for the award of a subcontract or order.
ADA COMPLIANCE
The City of Royal Oak will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services, and provide assistance in filling out forms, to individuals with disabilities when doing business with the City of Royal Oak. Individuals with disabilities requiring such auxiliary aids or services should contact the City of Royal Oak by writing or calling the following: Mary Jo DiPaolo, PO Box 64, Royal Oak, Michigan 48068, (248) 246-3070, or TDD (248) 246-1010.
SUBCONTRACTORS
If subcontractors are to be utilized, a listing of each subcontractor must be provided as part of the business plan submitted to the city.
Attachment 2
Page 8 of 10
QUALIFICATION OF PROPOSERS
The proposer may be required before the award of any contract to show to the complete satisfaction to the City of Royal Oak that it has the necessary facilities, abilities, and financial resources to provide the services specified herein. The proposer may also be required to give a past history in order to satisfy the City of Royal Oak in regard to the proposer’s qualifications. The City of Royal Oak may make reasonable investigations deemed necessary and proper to determine the ability of the proposer to perform the work, and the bidder shall furnish to the City of Royal Oak all information for this purpose that may be requested.
RIGHT TO REJECT / RETAIN PROPOSALS
The City of Royal Oak reserves the right without prejudice to reject any or all proposals. The city reserves the right to retain all proposals submitted and use any idea in a proposal regardless of whether that proposal is selected. Submission of a proposal indicates acceptance by the firm(s) of the conditions contained in this request for proposals unless clearly and specifically noted in the proposal submitted and confirmed in the contract between the City of Royal Oak and the firm(s) selected.
SUBLEASE OR ASSIGN
The lessee may not sublease or assign their contract rights to any other party except with the prior written approval of the City of Royal Oak.
RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS
A firm may submit written questions in order to clarify any matters relating to this RFP. The firms question(s) and the city’s answer(s) will become part of the public record and will be shared with all other firms to whom the RFP has been provided. Please contact Doug Hedges, City Planner, at (248) 246-3280 with any questions regarding specifications.
Attachment 2
Page 9 of 10
CITY OF ROYAL OAK, MICHIGAN REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Engineering & Planning Services Main Street Road Diet Pilot Project RFP-SBP-RO-16-017
Cost proposals shall include all anticipated costs for services including, but not limited to external costs (research, travel, etc.), and shall include a not-to-exceed fee total for the proposed Engineering & Planning Services.
Please attach a detailed itemization of all costs for work in the Scope of Services and deliverables.
NOT TO EXCEED FEE TOTAL FOR ENGINEERING & PLANNING SERVICES:
$
If any additional services are proposed by your company, please outline these and their costs as separate from those services originally requested.
ADDITIONAL PROPOSED SERVICES:
Attachment 2
Page 10 of 10
CITY OF ROYAL OAK, MICHIGAN REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Engineering & Planning Services Main Street Road Diet Pilot Project RFP-SBP-RO-16-017
TO: FINANCE DEPARTMENT, CITY OF ROYAL OAK, MICHIGAN
The undersigned hereby offers to furnish to the City of Royal Oak all materials and/or services at the prices quoted in conformance with the city’s specifications described herein.
The firm certifies that this proposal is in complete compliance with all specifications except as specifically listed on the following lines (use additional sheet if necessary):
Proposal firm for: (90 day minimum length of time)
LEGAL IDENTIFICATION
Name of Company:
Company Address:
Phone: Fax: E-mail:
Proposal Prepared By: (Type or Print Name of Individual) (Title)
Authorized Signature:
Date Submitted: Attachment 3
Proposal to Provide Engineering and Planning Services RFP-SBP-RO-16-017
Main Street Road Diet Pilot Project
City of Royal Oak, MI roposal to Provide Text December 11, 2015 Attachment 3
December 11, 2015
The City of Royal Oak 211 South Williams Street Royal Oak, MI 48068
Attention: Finance Department, Room 301
Re: RFP-SBP-RO-16-017, Engineering & Planning Services, Main Street Road Diet Pilot Project
Dear Mr. Douglas A. Hedges, AICP, PCP, City Planner and Selection Committee:
The City of Royal Oak is seeking an experienced firm to assist with its Road Diet pilot project. A pavement marking design plan and related signage will be developed for the area north of I-696 service drive through downtown Royal Oak to the intersection of Catalpa Drive/Gardenia Avenue. The purpose of the project is to determine whether the area can benefit from a temporary road diet along Main Street with dedicated bike lanes and sharrows.
Wade Trim provides the City a qualified team of traffic and transportation engineers led by Project Manager Lori Pawlik, PE.
We welcome an opportunity to assist the City with this important endeavor. As requested in the RFP, we have enclosed one hard copy and one electronic copy in PDF form on a CD. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact us at 734.947.9700 or 800.482.2864.
Very truly yours,
Wade Trim Associates, Inc.
Lori Pawlik, PE Matthew J. Stacey, PE Lead Traffic Engineer/Project Manager Vice President
Wade Trim Associates, Inc. 734.947.9700 25251 Northline Road 800.482.2864 P.O. Box 10 734.947.9726 fax Taylor, MI 48180 www.wadetrim.com
BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS ON A FOUNDATION OF EXCELLENCE Attachment 3 Attachment 3
able of T Contents
1. Firm Name, Address, Tax Identification, Authorized Signature, and Project Manager. . . . 1 1.1 Wade Trim Associates, Inc...... 1 1.2 Project Understanding and Summary of how Wade Trim will Address City Objectives.2
2 . Wade Trim Team ...... 5 2.1 Roles and Responsibilities ...... 5 2.2 Resumes (including positions, applicable licenses, years of experience) ...... 8
3. Similar Projects ...... 17 3.1 References...... 17 3.2 Project Profiles...... 19
4. Estimated Number of Hours and Hourly Rate for Staff Members ...... 29 Any applicable percentage based fees
5. Outline and Description of Each Phase of the Project...... 31
6. Estimated Timetable or Schedule...... 33 Estimated Fee Structure for project phases, including not-to-exceed price for all services. City of Royal Oak Forms
List of Figures Figure 1 Key Staff Matrix ...... page 6 Figure 2 Hourly Rates of Team ...... 29 Figure 3 Timetable/Schedule...... 33 Attachment 3 Attachment 3
Firm Name, Mailing Address, Tax Identification, Authorized Signature 1 and Project Manager
1.1 Wade Trim Associates, Inc. Authorized Signature Wade Trim has built a foundation of excel- Matthew J. Stacey, PE lence over the past 89 years, providing a 25251 Northline Road range of urban design, community planning Taylor, MI 48180 and design, engineering, and landscape 734.947.9700 architecture services to public and private [email protected] entities. Founded and incorporated in 1926, Wade Trim’s combined resources include Project Manager more than 300 employees in 19 offices in Lori Pawlik, PE nine states . 25251 Northline Road Taylor, MI 48180 The City of Royal Oak will be served by our 734.947.9700 Taylor office: [email protected] Wade Trim Associates, Inc. 25251 Northline Road Wade Trim has sufficient capacity to handle P.O. Box 10 this project without the use of any subcon- Taylor, MI 48180 sultants. 734.947.9700 800.482.2864 www.wadetrim.com
Our tax identification information follows: Michigan C-Corporation #133173, established 2-02-1966 FEIN: 38-1802386 DUNS: 04-926-3668
Lori Pawlik, PE, will be our Project Manager, and Matt Stacey, PE, will be our Principal-in- Charge.
1 Attachment 3
1.2 Project Understanding and For instance, lane drop situations will be Summary of how Wade Trim will created on Main Street with the new road Address City Objectives diet where the four-lane roadway transi- The purpose of this project is to develop tions to three lanes. In lane drop situations, high-quality temporary pavement marking specific pavement markings and signing are plans and road diet-related traffic signing required to mitigate right lane trappings. plans to be incorporated on Main Street in On northbound Main Street at 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak. Through years of experience the outer lane that currently allows through with MDOT and local municipality pave- and right-turn movements will likely be ment marking and signing projects, we have converted to a right-turn only lane, and will found that the key to a successful project need to be marked and signed per MMUTCD is working with the local personnel to un- standards to warn motorists of lane turning derstand their needs and to conduct field into a right-turn lane. reviews in the beginning of the project to become familiar with the existing condi- Understanding that the road diet configura- tions. Through initial contacts and reviews, tion is temporary, minor adjustments of the we usually identify most, if not all needs traffic signal equipment may still be neces- so they can be addressed during the kick- sary. These changes to the signals can be off meeting. Our professional approach to reverted back to their original states if the pavement marking and signing projects also temporary road diet is removed. For ex- fosters building relationships among the ample, in changing the lane configuration municipality and Wade Trim project team. from a four-lane cross-section to a three- We often encounter individual differences in lane cross section with bicycle lanes, minor pavement marking or signing preferences signal modifications might be required such and sometimes in interpretation of the as shifting signal head locations to be better MMUTCD. Our practice is to address each align with the new geometrics, or adding issue and document it in the minutes of left-turn case signs over new left-turn lanes. meetings. We will review the intersections south of Lincoln where these adjustments may be Wade Trim has vast experience in design- necessary and provide recommendations to ing permanent pavement marking plans in the City. downtown areas with in-street bicycle lanes, on-street parking, and shared use markings A variety of sources will be used to design (sharrows). In addition, we have designed pedestrian and bicycle accommodations for thousands of miles of permanent non-free- this project. The following sources will be way signing plans for MDOT. Existing traffic consulted. signing in the project area will be reviewed • Road Diet Informational Guide, FHWA and any signs that conflict with the new Safety Program roadway configuration will be removed. New • Michigan Manual on Uniform Traffic signs may need to be placed if necessary. Control Devices (2011 MMUTCD)
2 Attachment 3
• Draft AASHTO Guide for the Planning, Design, and Operations of Bicycle Facilities, February 2010 • Guidance for Installation of Pedestrian Crosswalks on Michigan State Trunkline Highways, MDOT, July 2014 • MDOT Traffic and Safety Notes, Section 400 – School & Pedestrian Traffic Control • Pedestrian Safety Guide and Countermeasure Selection System, FHWA (PEDSAFE)
3 Attachment 3
4 Attachment 3
2 Wade Trim Team
Wade Trim has a dedicated transportation 2.1 Roles and Responsibilities group consisting of more than 30 profes- Project Manager Lori Pawlik, PE, has 15 sionals performing transportation and traffic years of experience as a traffic engineer. engineering tasks on a regular basis. We She earned a Master’s of Science degree have identified Lori Pawlik, PE, to best serve in Traffic Engineering, which included a the City of Royal Oak as Project Manager. semester of transit design class taught by an MDOT transit engineer. Not only has Lori can draw on the resources available to she prepared traffic safety, operational and her at Wade Trim. Lori’s expertise in traf- non-motorized studies, but also Lori has fic engineering will be supplemented by served as traffic engineer on a large variety individuals from Wade Trim’s transportation of roadway design projects involving multi- group. Matt Stacey, PE, is a 20-year veteran modal design. In her multi-modal analyses of road design, Kacey Bentley is a CADD and design, she has extensive familiarity Field Technician with 15 years of experience, and understanding of the multi-modal stan- and Jill Bosserd, EIT, is an expert in traffic dards, such as those found in the Michigan signal design and timing operations. Lori will Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, be supported by these individuals and have MDOT Traffic and Safety Notes, Section available Wade Trim’s extensive transporta- 400 – School & Pedestrian Traffic Control, tion staff and other company resources. FHWA’s PEDSAFE: Pedestrian Safety Guide and Countermeasure Selection System, Wade Trim will perform any requested ser- FHW’s BIKESAFE: Bicycle Countermeasure vices in-house. In addition to the resources Selection System, ITE’s Design and Safety and expertise available in Wade Trim’s of Pedestrian Facilities, and AASHTO’s Guide transportation group, Lori is be able to for the Development of Bicycle Facilities. utilize staff and resources from other areas of the company, including technicians and The Complete Streets policy is integrated engineers from Wade Trim’s other market into her work on MDOT road design projects segments as-needed. For example, a major in which design considerations are made for signal optimization study may require mul- non-motorized accommodations and transit. tiple teams of technicians to collect traffic For example, Lori was Traffic Engineer for data in a finite amount of time. the M-85 (Fort Street) design from Sibley Road to Goddard Road in Wayne County.
5 Attachment 3
She prepared an analysis of existing and the towns, and a possible bike path con- proposed non-motorized accommodations necting to the Bridge to Bay Trail. Within on the corridor, ensuring that the pedestrian one of the small towns on the corridor, her and bicycle accommodations shown on the work has provided recommendations for final plans are designed in accordance with a road diet based on capacity and safety current standards, appropriately addressed analyses. the needs of the users, and provided for the safe and efficient movement of vehicles and Lori will lead this project with the assistance non-motorized traffic. Analysis included con- and expertise of the following individuals: ducting counts of pedestrians and bicycles, review of non-motorized-related crashes, Matt Stacey, PE, is the Authorized Signa- and consideration of two school zones within ture and the Transportation Services Group the corridor. Manager for our Taylor office. A dedicated road design engineer and stickler for details, For the M-85 project, she also led the Matt follows through to provide accurate transit analysis, coordination with SMART, designs delivered on schedule. He has been review of Traffic Control Orders, and prepa- the technical and management lead for ration of the design plans for all SMART bus transportation projects ranging from large stop locations on the corridor. The M-85 urban freeway to local street resurfacing design also ensured that the on-street park- projects. His experience includes design and ing areas shown on the final plans were in management of freeways, interchanges, accordance with current design standards boulevards, collector roads, as well as mi- including safe sight triangles, and that a nor and major arterials – all of which have safe and reasonable level of traffic service included complete streets concepts from was provided. Lori was Traffic Engineer for addition of bike lanes, to mobility improve- the M-29 project from County Line Road to ments for both vehicles and pedestrians, Palms Road in St. Clair County. In her role and efforts to provide for traffic calming on this project, she worked with MDOT and and safety improvements. He has managed stakeholders to determine a plan for non- reconstruction projects, resurfacing project motorized travel on the corridor, including and CPM projects. He engages with a wide the design of bike lanes, sidewalks within variety of clients including the Michigan
Figure 1 Key Staff Matrix Services Team Member Title Discipline Responsibilities Traffic Engineering/ Lori Pawlik, PE Project Manager Traffic Engineering Transportation Planning Matt Stacey, PE Principal Transportation Engineer Multi-Model Design Kacey Bentley Traffic Technician CADD, Field Inspection CADD, Field Work Traffic Engineering/ Signal Design Jill Bosserd, EIT Traffic Engineer Transportation Planning Engineering
6 Attachment 3
Department of Transportation, Counties, Capacity Software and Synchro, and per- Cities, Townships and Villages, DDA’a and forming signal optimization studies using Economic Development Corporations. His Synchro and SimTraffic. has insight and experience in implementing complete streets concepts into designs in We have provided resumes for these key and efficient and cost effective manner. staff. Project profiles highlighting some of our relevant experience follow in Section 3. Kacey Bentley has worked as a CADD technician and in the field completing con- Wade Trim does not foresee the need to struction inspection and testing services on utilize any subconsultants. various types of projects including road and bridge rehabilitation. He brings 18 years of 2.2 Resumes experience and recently worked with Lori Detailed resumes including applicable li- and Matt on the M-25/M-24 Resurfacing censes are provided on the following pages. project for the Village of Unionville. Kacey was involved in the field work and pavement markings.
Jill Bosserd, EIT, is a traffic engineer with 14 years of experience. Her background with a variety of transportation projects has focused on traffic signal design and opera- tions. Jill is responsible for any reviews, studies or designs that require signal op- erations, enhancements, installations or improvements. She will work under Lori’s direction. Jill has served as project engineer for hundreds of traffic signal modernizations throughout the state, and her experience includes performing traffic signal design work and calculations, developing pay items and special provisions for construction using e-proposal, preparing quantity and engi- neers estimates, developing traffic signal timing plans, and preparing timing permits using MDOT’s clearance interval calcula- tion spreadsheet and the Michigan Timing Plan Preparation Guidelines. Other project responsibilities include mitigating intersec- tion operational deficiencies using Highway
7 Attachment 3
Lori J. Pawlik, PE
Role Lori Pawlik is a Traffic Engineer with experience conducting traffic engi- Project Manager neering, highway design, and transportation planning studies ranging from access management plans to traffic impact studies. Lori is responsible for Years of Experience conducting traffic operations and safety investigations using simulation mod- 15 eling, conducting feasibility and parking studies, and traffic impact site stud- ies. Previously employed by the Wayne State University Department of Civil Education and Environmental Engineering, she conducted traffic counts and prepared BS, Civil Engineering, crash analyses and condition diagrams. Wayne State University, 2000 Representative Project Experience MS, Civil Engineering, • M-25/M-24 Resurfacing, Village of Unionville, MI. Lead Traffic Engi- Wayne State University, 2005 neer for traffic engineering elements for the rehabilitation of 3.8 miles of rural and urban two lane roadway. The project includes milling and resur- Registration facing a rural roadway, while bringing existing geometric features such Professional Engineer, 2005, as shoulders and roadway approaches up to current standards. Prepared Michigan #6201052560 pavement marking plans for the two corridors, which included mark- ings for the road diet conversion on M-24, in which the four-lane section Special Training was reduced to two lanes with a center turn lane and one parking lane. • Safety Analysis Using the Pavement marking plans were also prepared for the M-25 section, which AASHTO Highway Safety included on-street parking spaces. Manual, Center for Technology and Training, 2013 • Henry Ford Health System Traffic Impact Study, West Bloomfield, MI • Road Safety Audits, Southeast - Project Engineer responsible for determining the traffic impacts of the Michigan Council of Govern- Henry Ford Health System Campus, which included collecting traffic ments, 2010 data, preparing diagrams, and using the software packages CORSIM, • Identifying Barriers and En- aaSIDRA and HCS 2000 to model the impacts of the existing and pro- gineering Solutions for Safe posed roadway design alternatives. Analyses of the proposed roadway Routes to School, Institute of included using CORSIM and aaSIDRA to model six roundabouts planned Transportation Engineers, 2006 in Oakland County, and to model the impacts of hospital traffic at the • Interchange Justification Stud- roundabouts. ies, ODOT Traffic Academy • Signing and Markings, ODOT • I-275 Bike Path Asset Management, Wayne and Oakland Counties, Traffic Academy, 2006 MI, MDOT/Wilbur Smith Associates. Traffic Engineer responsible for • Access Management, MDOT, conducting a study of pedestrian crossings along the I-275 Bike Path in Western Wayne County. Lori conducted a field review at each of the 19 Traffic Analysis and major intersection crossings to review safety and operations of the cross- Software Skills ings. Features such as sight distance, nearby traffic signals and opera- • Synchro Studio 9 tions, pavement markings, and signing were analyzed. Provided recom- • CORSIM mendations to improve safety and pedestrian/vehicular interaction at each • Highway Capacity Software point along the path where non-motorized and vehicular traffic met, such • Microstation as recommendations of pedestrian signal locations, appropriate pavement • Microsoft Suite 2007 markings and signs.
Professional Affiliations • M-24 Improvements from Harmon Road to Goldengate, City of Auburn • Institute of Transportation Hills and Charter Township of Orion, Oakland County, MI, MDOT. Traf- Engineers, International and fic Engineer responsible for operational analysis and safety studies for 5 Michigan Sections miles of cold milling, pavement repairs, and HMA overlay. The work also • Engineering Society of includes miscellaneous replacement of driveways, sidewalk, pedestrian Detroit ramps, drainage improvements, signal upgrades/replacement, guardrail, and curb and gutter re-pair/replacement. Lori prepared the comprehensive traffic analyses along the corridor comprised of a safety study, access
8 Attachment 3
Lori J. Pawlik, PE
management review, and an operational and geometric study, which included proper placement of new cross- overs and traffic signals. The study also analyzed several alternatives using Synchro models for the intersection of M-24 and Clarkston Road, including additional lanes on the boulevard, a roundabout, loop ramp, and right- turn only option. User delays were estimated utilizing the Synchro models for various construction alternatives. Signal optimization will be conducted and timing permits will also be prepared for the final package for the mitigated conditions.
• Traffic Impact Study, Lowe’s of White Lake Township, Oakland County, MI. Project Engineer responsible for data collection and analysis to determine the impacts of a proposed Lowe’s warehouse. A traffic signal warrant study was also conducted.
• Corridor Safety Study of M-29, Macomb County, MI. Lead Project Engineer responsible for conducting a comprehensive corridor crash analysis to identify high-crash areas and road features traffic engineering ele- ments on this 2.6-mile project. Crashes were obtained from MDOT CRIS and sorted by location using the MDOT Physical Reference numbers. Corridor crashes, and signalized and unsignalized high-crash locations were analyzed by crash type, severity and selected characteristics. The results of the crash analysis were used to identify corrective treatments for the M-29 (23 Mile Road) design project.
• Reconstruction of M-85 from Sibley Road to Goddard Road, Wayne County, MI, MDOT. Traffic Engineer responsible for conducting capacity analyses and traffic engineering operations on this four-mile urban arterial boulevard. Lori conducted extensive operational analyses, crash analyses on the corridor, highway capacity analyses at 20 signalized intersections, and a signal optimization study for the corridor. She also conducted the access management analyses on the corridor, and the investigation of pedestrian accommodations and ADA-compliant ramps, the on-street and on-site parking studies, and preparation of permanent traffic signing and marking plans. The project also included special Intersection Safety and Operational Investigations at the two intersections of M-85 (Fort Street) and Pennsylvania Road, and M-85 (Fort Street) and Quarry Road and traffic signal warrant studies at three intersections. The studies identified highway engineering deficiencies contributing to safety risks associated with the unusual geometry at the intersections. The safety analysis effort included collecting traffic data, preparing crash analysis and collision diagrams, performing traffic conflict and human factors analyses, conducting capacity analyses using procedures outlined in the 2000 Highway Capacity Manual.
• M-97 Rehabilitation from South of Hayes Road to 14 Mile Road, Cities of Warren, Roseville, Fraser in Ma- comb County, MI, MDOT. Traffic Engineer for the rehabilitation of 3.55 miles of urban arterial roadway. Responsibilities included conducting safety studies and operational analysis of geometric design and traffic control elements, and evaluation of intersection improvements including non-motorized accommodations with ADA-compliant features, traffic signal design, and an access management report. Lori also prepared the per- manent signing plans and conducted a Signal Optimization Study for the 13 intersection network on M-97 in- cluding preparation of Synchro models for existing conditions, optimized conditions, and mitigated conditions. The Synchro models were modified to determine the best signal timing options during stage construction, and signal timing permits are being developed. She also prepared signal timing permits for the multiple stages of construction.
• M-59 at Crooks Road Interchange Reconstruction Design-Build, MDOT. Traffic Engineer responsible for preparing signing, pavement markings and maintenance of traffic plans for the design-build delivery of an in- terchange reconstruction. The project included reconstruction of interchange ramps and approaches associated with widening Crooks Road from a two-lane bridge to a four-lane structure with non-motorized paths on each side. The aggressive schedule required design and construction be completed one year from notice to proceed.
9 Attachment 3
Kacey W. Bentley
Role Kacey Bentley has worked as a CAD technician and in the field complet- Technician / Signing / Pavement ing construction inspection and testing services on various types of proj- Markings ects including road and bridge rehabilitation. Kacey focused more than a decade of experience on the inspection of MDOT and MDOT-funded Years of Experience local agency transportation projects, including as needed inspection 18 services for several bridge replacement and road reconstruction projects throughout MDOT’s Bay Region, as well as several capital preventative Education maintenance projects in St. Clair County. Kacey is a versatile member of Associates of Occupational Wade Trim’s construction services group, also providing in-service bridge Studies, AutoCAD, Universal inspection and CAD technician services for the design of non-freeway Technical Institute, Phoenix, AZ and freeway signing projects for MDOT. Kacey is highly experienced and certified and has a thorough understanding of FieldManager. Certifications • ACI Concrete Field Testing Representative Project Experience Technician, Grade I • M-25/M-24 Resurfacing, Village of Unionville, MI. Technician for • ACI Concrete Strength Test- rehabilitation of 3.8 miles of rural and urban two lane roadway. The project includes milling and resurfacing a rural roadway, while bring- ing Technician ing existing geometric features such as shoulders and roadway ap- • Michigan Certified Aggre- proaches up to current standards. Prepared pavement marking plans gate Technician, Level I for the two corridors, which included markings for the road diet con- • MDOT Density Technology version on M-24, in which the four-lane section was reduced to two • MDEQ Certified Stormwater lanes with a center turn lane and one parking lane. Pavement marking Operator plans were also prepared for the M-25 section, which included on- • MDEQ Soil Erosion & Sedi- street parking spaces. mentation Control (Part 91) • M-20, M-61, US-10 BR, and US-127 BR Non-Freeway Sign Up- • Bituminous Paving Opera- grading Clare, Gladwin, Midland, Gratiot and Isabella Counties, MI, tions MDOT. Signing CADD Technician for 65.26 miles of non-freeway • MDOT Concrete Paving/ sign upgrading in MDOT Mt. Pleasant TSC, Bay Region. Responsible Bridge Module for CADD design using SIGNCAD and Microstation for the develop- • FHWA-NHI-130055 – Safety ment of the bid and specification package. He has also been involved of In-Service Bridges in initial field reviews and field pick-up. • Introduction to Work Zone Safety, ACEC • North Hamilton Street Enhancements, City of Saginaw, MI. Design • Troxler Certified Technician for the streetscape enhancements of four blocks of North Hamilton Street in downtown Saginaw. Project tasks include detailed • ACEC Materials Acceptance coordination with SHPO to design ADA ramps and sidewalk along Process Train-ing the many historic properties within the limited road ROW, intersec- • American Red Cross – CPR/ tion radii improvements, and plan development for the installation of AED aesthetic trees, benches, bike racks, and decorative streetlights. The roadway will also be milled and resurfaced as part of the project with minor drainage improvements, if necessary.
• Ricoma Beach Road Rehabilitation, Bangor Township, MI, Bay County Road Commission. Design Technician for upgrades including roadway re-alignment and storm sewer improvements on 1,800 feet of Ricoma Beach Road (also known as Kilarney Beach Road). This two-lane cross section consists of 16-foot wide pavement and 1-foot aggregate shoulders of each side of the roadway. Drainage improve- ments include catch basins at low points and land grading.
10 Attachment 3
Kacey W. Bentley
• US-23 Reconstruction from North of Tawas Beach Road to Kirkland Drive, East Tawas and Baldwin Township, Iosco County, MI MDOT. Design Technician for 5.63 miles of total composite pavement removal and reconstruction. A semi urban three lane cross section will be constructed from north of Cemetery Road to south of Janet Street. Project elements include concrete curb and gutter, retention ditching, and minor storm sewer. Upgrades include commercial approaches, intersection improve- ments, culvert replacement and drainage improvements, permanent signing, pavement markings and slope restoration.
• 2011-0436/19, MDOT Bay City TSC, MI. CADD Technician for Bay City TSC As-Needed Inspection and Testing in 2013.
• 2011 General Motors Capital Improvement Paving Program. Construction Inspector for paving im- provements at the General Motors Bay City Powertrain Plant. Responsibilities included developing as-built documentation of final paving.
• As Needed Construction Engineering and Inspection, Port Huron TSC, MDOT, St. Clair County, MI. Inspector for several projects including bridge rehabilitation on M-19, rehabilitation of a carpool lot along I-94, construction of traffic crossovers on I-94, and capital preventative maintenance projects along M-29 and M-25/I-94BL. These projects were divided into eight work groups constructed on separated schedules.
• Pine Road from Center Street (M-25) to Nebobish Avenue, Bay County Road Commission, MI. Inspector of traffic signal installation on 0.7 miles of road reconstruction, widening and storm sewer replacement.
• Wilder Road Resurfacing, Bay County, MI. Inspector for 1.4 miles of HMA coldmilling and resurfac- ing, pavement base repairs, intermittent curb and gutter removal and replacement, on Wilder Road from Euclid Avenue to the M-13 Connector.
• Three Rivers Road Reconstruction, Gladwin County, MI. Inspector for the renovation of a bridge over the Sebewaing River and the replacement of a bridge over the Pigeon River.
• Knox Road Resurfacing, Gladwin County, MI. Inspector for 1.04 miles of hot mix asphalt road resur- facing with minor widening and intersection improvements on Knox Road from Dundas Road easterly to M-30. Project completed in two weeks total in field.
• City of Standish Street and Sidewalk Improvements, Arenac County, MI. Inspector for reconstruction of three streets, cold milling, and resurfacing of five streets, as well as sidewalk improvements along eight streets. Project included coordination with another project (water main) with another engineering firm.
• Marlette Industrial Park, City of Marlette, Sanilac County, MI. Inspector for utilities, curb and gutter, and road work with all inspection and testing (density, concrete, and utility testing). Project consisted of 1,800 feet of road construction in the City’s industrial park. Project consisted of storm sewer, sani- tary sewer, water main, curb and gutter, and HMA pavement.
• Mackinaw Road from Salzburg to US-10, Bay County, MI. Density Testing/Inspector for improve- ments on Mackinaw Road from Salzburg to US-10. The project included 1.0 miles of road widening, HMA cold milling and resurfacing, intersection, and drainage improvements.
11 Attachment 3
Matthew J. Stacey, PE
Role Matt has managed the design of many surface transportation projects Road Design Engineering throughout Michigan including urban and rural arterial reconstruc- Support tion and resurfacing projects. He is experienced in dealing with a multitude of traffic maintenance issues, geometrics, drainage, and Years of Experience complex road design parameters, as well as varying formats for plan 22 preparation such as log projects and full sized plans. His experience also includes projects with a multitude of local stakeholder issues Education and environmental concerns, along with the challenges of integrating MS, Civil Engineering, the design of complete streets and multi-modal facilities into road University of Michigan, 1994 design projects. He has a proven track record of successful design and completion of road design projects for many entities including BS, Civil Engineering, MDOT, local municipalities and county road agencies making him University of Michigan, 1993 an ideal candidate to provide road design support as needed.
Registration Representative Project Experience Professional Engineer - MI, FL • M-25 / M-24 resurfacing project, Unionville, MI, MDOT Bay City TSC. Project Manager for the resurfacing of 5 miles of Professional Affiliations roadway along a rural and urban stretch of roadway including the American Society of Civil widening of shoulders for use as an identified bike lane in rural Engineers stretches of the roadway, and complete reconstruction of the side- ACEC Transportation walk facilities in the urban section of Unionville. A 1-mile stretch Committee of roadway through Unionville was converted from a 4-lane to 3-lane section, providing a center left turn lane for safe left turn- Training ing movements of vehicles, and converting a through lane for • Principals Training (2014) use as on-street parking. This road diet served to reduce crashes, • Complete Streets (ITE) lower speeds along the roadway, and provide a buffer of parked (2010) cars as shielding for pedestrians. • Pedestrian Crossings (ASCE) (2014) • M-24 Improvements from Harmon Road to Goldengate Road, • Project Management (2006) City of Auburn Hills & Charter Township of Orion, MDOT Oak- • Engineering Leadership land TSC. Project Manager for about 5 miles of roadway rehabili- (2003) tation and resurfacing along a boulevard section of roadway com- • Planning and Design of prised of significant operational and intersection improvements Service Interchanges (2002) along with crossover relocation, concrete repairs, milling and • EPE Analysis and Documen- resurfacing, drainage system upgrades to accommodate increased tation (2001) runoff, driveway modifications for access management improve- • Bentley Storm & Sanitary ments, ADA sidewalk ramp upgrades, 4 miles of safety path, SC Training (2001) traffic signal modernizations, pavement marking and upgrading of • InRoads Design Software traffic signs. • Highway Railroad Grade Crossing (1998) • M-85, Fort Street, Sibley Road to Goddard Road, MDOT. Lead • Pavement Rehabilitation Road Engineer for the design and preparation of plans for four • ASCE Hydraulics & miles of boulevard reconstruction running through Southgate, Hydrology Workshop (1997) Riverview, Lincoln Park, and Wyandotte. Analyzed and designed • Highway Sight Distance drainage, geometric and intersection improvements, and complex • Pavement Design (1997) traffic maintenance. The project also included coordination of • National Environmental right-of-way issues and public involvement. Protection Agency and the Decision Making Process
12 Attachment 3
Matthew J. Stacey, PE
• M-85 (Fort Street) Reconstruction from Miller Street to Springwells Street, City of Detroit, Wayne County, MI - Lead Road Design Engineer for the design and preparation of plans for 0.98 miles of total reconstruction of M-85 in southeast Michigan. The project includes analysis and design of geo- metric and intersection improvements, in-depth traffic analysis of crossovers and turning movements, utility coordination, traffic signal design, signing upgrades and complex traffic maintenance. It includ- ed coordination of right-of-way issues and public involvement.
• M-97 Rehabilitation from South of Hayes to 14 Mile Road, Cities of Warren, Roseville, Fraser in Macomb County, MI, MDOT. Project Manager for the rehabilitation of 3.55 miles of urban arterial roadway. Project elements included HMA milling and resurfacing, curb and gutter replacement, water main replacement, sidewalk construction, ADA ramp installation, traffic signal replacement and mod- ernization, access management, right-of-way plan and document preparation, and drainage improve- ments. The project also featured a sidewalk connectivity study to review gaps in the sidewalk system as re-development has occurred on the corridor. An additional 1 mile of sidewalk was installed on the corridor in addition to every major signalized intersection receiving pedestrian facility crossing up- grades and improved signal timing to safely cross pedestrians while maintaining vehicle progression.
• M-153/Beck Road Intersection Improvements, Canton Township, MDOT. Project Manager for the widening of M-153 at Beck Road to a five-lane section with shoulders that accommodate future widen- ing of Beck Road. The project included significant geometric improvements to the intersection, prepa- ration of right-of-way and access management plans, drainage improvements, utility coordination, and signal optimization with adjacent intersections, as well as complex maintenance of traffic. To alleviate congestion and safety concerns at this intersection, M-153 was widened from 2 to 5 lanes including paved shoulders in conjunction with curb and gutters. Drainage outletted to the environmentally sensi- tive Rouge River watershed via the north branch of the Fellows Creek located within the project limits. A combination of traditional storm sewer pipes in an underground system, along with swales, ditches, spillways, french drains and culverts were used to drain the site. The flat nature of the road combined with the high water elevation of the outlet required significant analysis to come up with the viable de- signs that fit within the project constraints. This project also required significant stakeholder coordina- tion with the County, Township and various residents and businesses where widening the road directly affected the various owners property frontages.
• Belleville Roads Signals and Resurfacing, Charter Township of Van Buren, MI. Project Manager for the upgrade of 6 traffic signals along Belleville Road in the heart of Van Buren Township and the installation of a new traffic signal for a proposed development and new traffic generator. Signals were upgraded to box-span configurations using mast-arms and new controllers to synchronize and coordi- nate the system for better traffic progression along the corridor along with improved pedestrian sig- nals. A half-mile stretch of the 5-lane roadway at the interchange of Belleville Road and I-94 was also milled and resurfaced to improve rideability. Two traffic signals control the freeway entrance and exit ramps. Re-timing of the signals and their interconnection was used to increase safety, decrease traffic queues at the freeway exit ramps and to provide better progression through the interchange.
13 Attachment 3
Jill N. Bosserd, EIT
Role Jill Bosserd is a Traffic Engineer with 14 years of experience. Her Signal Design Engineer background with a variety of transportation projects has focused on traffic signal design and operations. Jill has served as project engi- Education neer for hundreds of traffic signal modernizations throughout the BSCE, Michigan State state, and her experience includes performing traffic signal design University, 2001 work and calculations, developing pay items and special provisions for construction using e-proposal, preparing quantity and engineers Continuing Education estimates, developing traffic signal timing plans, and preparing tim- Introductory Controller ing permits using MDOT’s clearance interval calculation spreadsheet Seminar, Carrier & Gable, 2002 and the Michigan Timing Plan Preparation Guidelines. Other project responsibilities include mitigating intersection operational deficien- Flashing Yellow Arrow Seminar, cies using Highway Capacity Software and Synchro, and performing Carrier & Gable, 2007 signal optimization studies using Synchro and SimTraffic.
Designing Pedestrian Facilities Representative Project Experience for Accessibility, 2010 • M-59 at Crooks Road Interchange Reconstruction (Design-Build) City of Rochester Hills, Oakland County, MI. Project Engineer Registration responsible for developing traffic signal plans associated with the EIT, Michigan, 2002 design-build delivery of an interchange reconstruction. The traf- fic signal design scope included the modernization of the signals Professional Affiliations at Crooks Road and the eastbound M-59 ramps, Crooks Road • Institute of Transportation and the westbound M-59 ramps, and Crooks Road and Star Batt Engineers Drive, as well as the preparation of traffic signal staging plans for • International Municipal multiple stages of construction. All three signals were upgraded Signal Association to box spans with video detection (using Autoscope Cameras) and countdown pedestrian signals. The Star Batt Drive intersection also included the design of ADA compliant pushbutton place- ment and sidewalk ramps. Traffic signal staging plans were also prepared for the Crooks Road and Northfield Drive intersection, which included temporarily removing a mast arm and utilizing a temporary diagonal span. Her project responsibilities included preparing the traffic signal designs (including performing the necessary design calculations) and coordinating with utilities, the MDOT Signals Unit, and the electrical contractor performing the signal work.
• M-97 Rehabilitation from South of Hayes to 14 Mile Road, Cit- ies of Warren, Roseville, Fraser in Macomb County, MI, MDOT. Project Engineer responsible for signal design as part of a road- way rehabilitation project along M-97 from Martin Road to 14 Mile Road. The signal design scope included upgrading diagonal spans to box spans, installing side street and left-turn actuation, upgrading to the flashing yellow arrow left-turn signal at intersec- tions with permissive/protected left-turn phasing, and upgrading pushbutton placement and sidewalk ramps to ADA compliance at 7 intersections, as well as preparing traffic signal staging plans for multiple stages of construction. Due to the severe skew of the intersections, suspended box spans were utilized at several loca- tions to meet cone of vision requirements. Louvers were also used
14 Attachment 3
Jill Bosserd, EIT
at select locations to prevent driver confusion at intersection approaches where the signal for opposing traf- fic may also be visible. Jill’s primary responsibilities included preparing the traffic signal designs (including performing the necessary design calculations), coordinating with utility companies and the MDOT Signals Unit, developing pay items and special provisions for construction, preparing project cost estimates, and developing the project proposal using e-proposal.
• Signal Modernization Design at 17 Locations in the University Region, Livingston, Monroe & Washt- enaw Counties, MI, MDOT. Project Engineer responsible for the modernization of 17 traffic signals in the University Region. The modernizations included upgrading diagonal spans to box spans, installing wire- less vehicle detection, upgrading pedestrian facilities and pushbutton placement to ADA compliance, and installing radio interconnect. Three of the project locations included the design of railroad pre-signals and the preparation of railroad permit applications. Jill’s primary project responsibilities include preparing the traffic signal designs (including performing the necessary design calculations), coordinating with utilities, local maintaining agencies, the MDOT Signals Unit and Brighton TSC, developing pay items and special provisions for construction, preparing project cost estimates, and developing the project proposal using e- proposal. The project is scheduled for an early 2015 letting.
• Traffic Signal Modernization, Canton Township, MI. Project Engineer responsible for providing traffic sig- nal design services for modernizing seven signals and the design of one new signal for Canton Township. Design scope included upgrading to Category III mast arms and installing LED illuminated case signs and street name signs, video traffic detection, and battery back-up systems.
• Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) for M-222 Reconstruction Project, Prein & Newhof, Allegan, MI. Project Engineer responsible for preparing plans for a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) installation for a mid-block crossing on M-222 in the City of Allegan in conjunction with a roadway recon- struction project. The RRFB system provides a system of warning lights mounted to a pedestrian crossing sign that are activated by a pedestrian pushbutton. The warning lights remain dark until activated by the pushbutton, and then a wig-wag rapid flashing indication alerts motorists that a pedestrian is crossing the street. A light indication also faces the pedestrian so as to inform them when the device is activated. The RRFB at this particular location utilizes solar power with a 65 watt solar engine.
• Capital Avenue Corridor Analysis, Battle Creek, MI. Project Engineer for a corridor analysis along Capital Avenue, from Columbia Avenue to Territorial Avenue, in Battle Creek. The analysis was conducted to de- termine the traffic impacts of reducing Capital Avenue from a four-lane cross-section to a three-lane cross- section in order to include bike lanes along both sides of the road. The corridor was modeled in Synchro to compare the existing and proposed traffic impacts. SimTraffic was used to observe the expected corridor performance, and compare existing and proposed delay and travel times.
• Signal Modernization at 20 Locations in the Southwest Region; Allegan, Kalamazoo & St. Joseph Coun- ties, MI. Project Engineer for the modernization of 20 existing traffic signals throughout the Southwest Region along BL-94, US-131, and various other routes. The project scope entails upgrading existing sig- nals to box spans, installing vehicle and pedestrian actuation, upgrading to countdown pedestrian signals, designing ADA compliant pedestrian facilities, designing railroad and fire station pre-emption, and up- grading existing flashing beacons. The project includes several intersections in historical districts, requir- ing coordination with MDOT’s Environmental Historians. Jill’s primary project responsibilities include preparing the traffic signal designs (including performing the necessary design calculations), coordinating with utilities, local maintaining agencies, the MDOT Signals Unit and Kalamazoo TSC, developing pay items and special provisions for construction, preparing project cost estimates, and developing the project proposal using e-proposal.
15 Attachment 3
16 Attachment 3
3 Similar Projects
Our transportation engineers integrate lo- Over the past two decades, Wade Trim has cal issues into overall solutions to deliver provided engineering, surveying and plan- context-sensitive designs for both motor- ning services to the following clients in ized and non-motorized users. Wade Trim Oakland County: engineers understand the habits of motor- • City of Royal Oak ists and pedestrians to recognize how they • City of Birmingham interact in transportation systems. Various • Bloomfield ownshipT studies are performed including operational • Commerce Township analyses and traffic impact studies to gen- • City of Berkley erate safe, efficient, and convenient move- • City of Ferndale ment of people and commerce. We have • City of Farmington Hills been instrumental in master planning and • City of Lathrup Village signal improvements for many non-mo- • Village of Milford torized transportation projects. Wade Trim • Oakland County maintains many MDOT prequalifications, • Oakland County Drain Commissioner including all in the Traffic and Safety Ser- • Orion Township vices, Transportation Planning Services, and • City of Rochester Hills Design Services Groups. • White Lake Township • Henry Ford Health System Wade Trim has worked with various Oakland • West Bloomfield Township County Departments including the Planning • Developers Diversified Realty and Economic Development Services, Parks • Lowe’s Home Improvement and Recreation, Road Commission, and Water Resources Commissioner’s Office. We 3.1 References worked closely with the Road Commission M-25/M-24 Resurfacing, Village of and Henry Ford Health Systems (HFHS) to Unionville, MI, MDOT. Wade Trim was analyze and mitigate traffic impacts of the the prime consultant and provided traf- West Bloomfield Hospital. We also worked fic engineering for the rehabilitation of 3.8 with the RCOC, HFHS and West Bloomfield miles of rural and urban two-lane roadway. Township to secure funding for the Maple The project included milling and resurfac- Road corridor (Northwestern Connector ing a rural roadway, while bringing exist- project), to improve traffic operations, safe- ing geometric features such as shoulders ty and economic development of the area. and roadway approaches up to current
17 Attachment 3
standards. Wade Trim prepared pavement marking plans for the two corridors, which included markings for the road diet conver- sion on M-24, in which the four-lane section was reduced to two lanes with a center turn lane and one parking lane. Pavement mark- ing plans were also prepared for the M-25 section, which included on-street parking spaces. Reference: Jason Garza, PE, 989.671.1535
City of Flint, MI. Through a long standing City Engineer re- lationship with the City of Flint, Wade Trim has provided various services for numerous roadway improvement projects, many which Oakland County experience included adding bike lanes by reducing the Wade Trim prepared the Oakland County Trails Master Plan, which required coor- roadways from 4 to 3 lanes dination with MDOT, the Road Commis- Reference: Kay Muhammad, PE, sion for Oakland County, and local agen- cies to evaluate potential connections Director of Transportation Division and discuss issues related to trail design 810.766.7165 and construction.
3.2 Project Profiles Project profiles for some similar projects follow in this section.
Complete Streets Experts New legislation changes Michigan’s ap- proach to building roads. Complete Streets requires that consideration be given to all road users, not just vehicles, and that MDOT and municipalities consult with one another when planning a non- motorized project that affects a transpor- tation facility. Communities adopting their own Complete Streets policies are best positioned to advance implementation of their own transportation goals.
Wade Trim facilitated the 20-year Battle Creek Non-motorized Plan with the City’s Parks and Engineering Departments.
18 Attachment 3
Kettering Gateway Phases I and II
Client: City of Flint
Completion Date: 2013
Services: • Completed to funding requirements of multiple sources • Coordination with the City and MDOT • Construction engineering • Inspection • Nonmotorized path and ADA ramps • Bridge repair • MDOT Local Agency Project
The Kettering Gateway project in the City of Act and was bid through the MDOT let- Flint was initiated to create a main corridor ting contractor selection process. Wade between I-69 at the south end of the proj- Trim completed the planning and engineer- ect, to Kettering University and local hospi- ing services for the City of Flint and the tals at the north end. Wade Trim provided Construction Engineering and Inspection planning and engineering services for the services for MDOT who administered the City and construction engineering for MDOT. construction contract on behalf of the City. Phase II includes beautification enhance- The existing 2-lane and 4-lane roadway ments, decorative street lighting, landscap- sections were reconstructed to a uniform ing, non-motorized shared use trail and 3-lane section with dedicated left-turn lane Gateway signage. The City, in cooperation for the length of the project. Also, three with MDOT, received funding for this phase intersections were upgraded to box-span through the Federal Highway Administration traffic signals with left-turn lanes in each (FHWA) as a High Priority Project (HPP). direction. An offset aligned intersection was Wade Trim provided design and is perform- realigned to form a four-leg intersection, ing construction administration services to thus allowing through and left turns move- meet requirements of the FHWA HPP fund- ments for all directions. Other infrastructure ing, administered through MDOT. improvements include water main, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, gas, and electric re- Phase I remains open to traffic during Phase placements. Right-of-way acquisition was II construction. The nonmotorized trail con- necessary along the route for maintaining nects the City Park at the I-69 interchange the 3-lane section and realignment of Fox to the Flint River Trail improvements be- Street. The acquisition included 4 parcel to- ing completed near the Kettering Univer- tal takes, 11 partial takes and 13 temporary sity campus. Decorative street lighting will grading permits. complement the other improvements and provide uniform lighting for the City. The Phase I of the project was funded through Gateway signage will assist the traveling the American Recovery and Reinvestment public navigate the community.
19 Attachment 3
Kettering Gateway Phases I and II Construction Engineering (Cont’d)
Wade Trim provided full construction engi- neering services for the HMA resurfacing and reconstruction of approximately one mile of roadway involving cold milling HMA surface, removal of curb and gutter, and HMA pavement removal. The roadway was replaced with new drainage system, water main and sanitary sewer improvements, HMA pavement, concrete curb and gutter, sidewalks, permanent signing, pavement markings, traffic signal improvements, and slope restoration. An ARRA-funded project, MDOT administered the construction con- tract on behalf of the City of Flint.
Full Construction Engineering services pro- vided from contract award through comple- tion included oversight of all work by the construction contractor and final acceptance by the City of Flint and MDOT including project administration, inspection, quality assurance testing and reporting, measure- ment, computation, and documentation of quantities, reporting and record keeping in FieldManager, and finalling all project docu- mentation.
20 Attachment 3
Flint Roadway Improvements
Client: City of Flint
Services: • Design • Water main replacement • Utility relocation • Storm water system • Inspection • Construction survey and staking • Construction engineering • MDOT Category A Funding and Federal Surface Transportation Program–Urban
Through a long standing City Engineer re- was 1.2 miles of road milling and re- lationship with the City of Flint, Wade Trim habilitation from four lanes to three, has provided services for roadway improve- providing safer vehicular travel. The ment projects, many which included adding $1 million project included replacement bike lanes by reducing the roadways from of concrete base edge, curb and gutter, 4 to 3 lanes: sidewalk, and hot mix asphalt surfac- • Fifth Avenue - Fifth Avenue from Pros- ing with pavement markings and signs. pect to Saginaw Streets was 0.67 mile Wade Trim performed design, construc- of road reconstruction from four lanes to tion administration, engineering, mate- three provides safer vehicular travel and rials testing and inspection per MDOT included replacement of water main and requirements and finished on budget manhole structures, storm drains and and ahead of schedule. structures, subbase, aggregate base, curb and gutter, hot-mix-asphalt paving, • Flushing Road - The Flushing Road pavement markings and sign replace- reconstruction from Ballenger Highway ment. Wade Trim performed the traffic to Prospect Street was 1.4 miles of road study, design, construction administra- reconstruction from four lanes to three tion, engineering, materials testing and to provides safer vehicular travel and inspection per MDOT requirements and included replacement of water main and finished ahead of schedule and under structures, storm drains and structures, budget. The $1.6 million project includ- subbase, aggregate base, curb and ed challenging traffic detours and main- gutter, hot-mix-asphalt paving, pave- tenance, utility conflict resolution, and ment markings and sign replacement. coordination with a major hospital and Wade Trim expedited the design using several medical facilities and exceeded resources in several offices to meet the client and public expectations. project schedule and help the City cap- ture specialized Federal funding through • Dupont Street - The resurfacing from MDOT. The project was constructed in Welch Boulevard to Pasadena Avenue 2007 at an estimated cost of $3.4 mil-
21 Attachment 3
Flint Roadway Improvements (Cont’d)
lion with Wade Trim performing the construction administration, engineer- ing, materials testing and inspection per MDOT requirements with materials test- ing assistance from City staff.
• Third Avenue - The reconstruction of 1.7 miles of Third Avenue from the Flint River to Saginaw Street joins the cam- puses of the University of Michigan to the east side and Kettering University to the west. Wade Trim designed the east mile while teaming with another con- sultant that designed the west 0.7 mile. • Pierson Road Reconstruction - The two firms teamed up to produce a Wade Trim provided engineering ser- single set of plans for letting by MDOT vices for reconstruction of the 2.2-mile on an aggressive schedule to success- Pierson Road corridor, while teaming fully capture Federal High Priority funds. with another consultant to complete the design phase within an expedited project This high-profile project asw the focus schedule. Pierson Road is the main of a downtown redevelopment effort by east-west thoroughfare for the north the City and its economic development side of Flint, an arterial connecting I-475 supporters. The road reconstruction and I-75/US-23. The project, from Flem- from four lanes to three provides safer ing Road to Horton Avenue, was partially vehicular travel. The project involved re- funded by Federal and state transporta- placement of water main and structures, tion programs to replace the deteriorat- storm drains and structures, subbase, ed roadway and aging infrastructure. aggregate base, curb and gutter, hot- mix-asphalt paving, pavement markings The reconstruction included HMA paving, and sign replacement. a new storm water collection system, sanitary sewers and manhole structures, The project was constructed during replacement of an existing 24-inch water 2007 at an estimated cost of $3.9 mil- transmission main, and relocation of lion. Special traffic control and project overhead utilities and a high-pressure phasing, an integral element of the gas main. The project also included design and construction, were used to concrete driveways with curb and gut- accommodate the annual international ter, striping, signage, traffic control and Crim Race. Wade Trim also completed detours. More than 56 utility poles were construction administration, engineer- relocated to maintain 11-foot lanes. The ing, materials testing and inspection per $7.1 million project was completed in MDOT requirements. 2006 and included sidewalks, curb and gutter, and enclosed drainage.
22 Attachment 3
M-85 (Fort Street) from Sibley Road to Goddard Road
Client: Michigan Department of Transportation
Completion Date: November 2013
Services: • Design and preparation of plans • Staged construction • Drainage design • Intersection improvements • Traffic analysis of crossovers and turning movements • Traffic signal design • Signing upgrades
The M-85 project in the Downriver area of streets and driveways. We worked with local southeast Michigan included design and businesses and the communities along the preparation of plans for four miles of total corridor to balance driveway openings with reconstruction of a boulevard (Fort Street) on-street parking. Several driveways were in the cities of Southgate, Riverview, Lincoln identified for closure or combination with Park and Wyandotte. The project included other driveways. analysis and design of a complex drain- age system, geometric and intersection A pedestrian study was conducted of the improvements, in-depth traffic analysis of corridor. Field observations of pedestrian crossovers and turning movements, traffic movements and destinations were complet- signal design, signing upgrades and complex ed. From this information, safe and conve- traffic maintenance. The project also includ- nient crosswalks and non-motorized paths ed coordination of right-of-way issues and were identified. We worked with the com- public involvement. munities, MDOT and the FHWA to identify sidewalk gaps and locations to add sidewalk Several traffic studies were conducted as to improve pedestrian mobility. Several traf- part of this project. Three intersections were fic staging concepts, signal warrant, capac- evaluated for safety and operations includ- ity and crash analyses were conducted as ing two five-point intersections. The geom- part of the project. etry of all three was altered to improve op- erations and increase the safety of the inter- A corridor signal timing analysis was con- sections. These changes varied from elimi- ducted to determine the optimized signal nation of movements, adding turn lanes, timings on the corridor with the new design and changing signalization. Wade Trim also improvements, including additional pedes- evaluated the parking and access manage- trian phases. The results indicated that ment. On-street parking was reconfigured optimizing the signals alone, without equip- to create “bump-outs” along the corridor. ment or geometric improvements, would These bump-outs were designed to elimi- have significant impact. By adding safety nate parking in clear vision triangles at side and operational features such as pedestrian
23 Attachment 3
M-85 (Fort Street) from Sibley Road to Goddard Road (Cont’d)
phases including push-buttons at all ma- jor intersections, the mitigated conditions were better than optimizing signals without the geometric improvements. Signal tim- ing permits were prepared for the optimized condition with geometric and operational improvements.
A detailed drainage study involved design- ing a system that would be satisfactory to MDOT and the Southgate-Wyandotte Drain- age District. This system included a parallel pipe for detention, flapgates and “duckbills” as part of the design. Wade Trim used the current MDOT criteria for gutter spread and developed a unique storm water configura- tion that would enhance the constructibility of the project – a rain garden in the median.
Part-width construction of the roadway will be completed during three stages. Main- tenance of traffic plans and traffic signal staging plans were developed to maintain two lanes of traffic in each direction. Several sub-stages of construction were developed for the major signalized intersections.
24 Attachment 3
M-97 Reconstruction from South of Hayes to 14 Mile Road
Client: Michigan Department of Transportation
Completion Date: 2011
Services: • Traffic operations and safety improvements • Signal operations study • MOT plans • Signing plans
This project for the Michigan Department of traffic operations on this 11 signal network, Transportation involved the reconstruction Synchro and SimTraffic 7 software are be- of 3.55 miles of urban arterial roadway in ing used. An evaluation was conducted to the Cities of Warren, Roseville and Fraser in determine if the number of lane through Macomb County, MI. lanes can be reduced from 7 to 5. Other design features such as the need for right- Project elements included HMA milling and turn lanes at major streets and commercial resurfacing, curb and gutter replacement, enterprises was examined. Also responsible sidewalk construction, ADA ramp installa- for conducting pedestrian accommodations tion, traffic signal replacement and modern- studies and an access management study ization, access management, right-of-way and design exceptions. Signal timing along plan and document preparation, pedestrian the corridor will be optimized based on bridge removal, and drainage improve- improving bandwidths, reducing delay and ments. Wade Trim also worked with SMART travel time and increasing average travel bus system to develop plans for service speeds. A benefit to cost analysis will also both during and after construction. be conducted and timing permits will be prepared for implementation after construc- Wade Trim was responsible for conducting tion. the traffic safety and operational studies, signal operations study, MOT plans, and signing plans for this 3.6 mile urban arterial project. The purpose of the studies are to identify existing operational deficiencies and evaluate the impacts of alternative improve- ments. The studies consisted of mobility analyses, geometric analyses, and a signal optimization study. Wade Trim is responsible for leading the operational studies includ- ing the signal optimization study. To analyze
25 Attachment 3
I-275 Bike Path Asset Management Study
Client: Michigan Department of Transportation
Completion Date: 2008
Services: • Mobile GIS/GPS Data Acquisition • Asset Condition Assessment • Detailed Flip Book • PDFs and ArcReader Project
Wade Trim performed an Asset Management Study for the I-275 Bike Path in southeast Michigan. The bike path parallels Interstate- 275 for 42 miles, from the City of Novi in the north, through western Wayne County and into Monroe County, MI.
The study was a comprehensive analysis of how to best rehabilitate and manage the existing bike path in the I-275 Corridor, as well as determine the feasibility of expand- ing the trail south to the City of Monroe.
Wade Trim staff used hand-held GPS receiv- ers synchronized with tablet PCs operat- ing GIS software and a digital camera to document many existing conditions of the bike path, to include: pavement conditions, obstacles, vegetation overgrowth, safety concerns, culvert locations, bridges/under- passes, fence location and type, excessive slopes, existing and potential trailheads, and design standards.
A flip book of the entire bike path was cre- ated which maps the bike path overlaying orthophotography, with point and line sym- bols, pictures and descriptive text describing the condition of each segment of the bike path.
26 Attachment 3
Village of Milford Non-Motorized Trail
Client: Village of Milford
Completion Date: 2009
Services: • Conceptual Planning • Grant Writing • Survey • Engineering/Design • Construction Engineering/Inspection
Wade Trim provided planning, grant writing, and engineering design and construction services for an approximately one-mile long, non-motorized trail in the Village of Milford. The trail connects to the Milford-Kensington Trail and traverses from the Milford Dam at the Huron River, through Hubbell Pond Park, and connects to the Milford YMCA, Milford Library, and downtown Milford. Wade Trim assisted the Village obtain $65,000 from the Community Foundation for Southeastern Michigan for the development of construc- tion documents as well as nearly $300,000 from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources toward construction.
The 10-foot wide, asphalt cross-section trail was located to avoid impacts on nearby wetlands, significant woodlands, and slopes. It also takes advantage of the spectacular views of the Huron River, Mill Pond, and downtown Milford. The trail was completed in 2009.
27 Attachment 3
28 Attachment 3
Hours and Hourly Rate 4 for Staff Members
Wade Trim’s proposed hourly rates for per- sonnel expected to work on various assign- ments for this project, along with rates for typical reimbursable expenses expected in the execution of these duties.
Figure 2 Staff Hourly Rates Hourly No. of Team Member Role Rate Hours Lori Pawlik, PE Project Manager Professional Engineer II $124 26 Matt Stacey, PE Authorized Signature Professional Engineer III $150 2 Kacey Bentley CADD Technician CADD Technician III $75 40 Jill Bosserd, EIT Signal Design Engineer III $145 4
29 Attachment 3
30 Attachment 3
Outline and Description of Each Phase 5 of the 7 Project Tasks
1. Field Review and Obtain Existing Plans 3. Preliminary Design Phase – Wade Trim – Wade Trim will review the existing will prepare preliminary design drawings right-of-way conditions, any plans sufficient to depict the character of the specifications on file with the city, and all road diet for review by staff. Wade Trim related engineering, planning and design will prepare preliminary plans and set documents. Prior to the kickoff meeting, of documents including title sheet, note we will obtain the existing design plans sheets, contract logs, and special detail on Main Street and conduct our initial sheets if necessary. The pavement field reviews. marking and signing plans will show all markings and signs to be removed and 2. Kickoff Meeting – Wade Trim will meet proposed. Recommendations to upgrade with the City staff to review existing signs (selection of signs, location, conditions, engineering, planning and font size, color, etc) will be made in design documents, project objectives, compliance with 2011 MMUTCD, MDOT’s etc. We will discuss pavement marking guidelines and standards. Roadway or removals and potential salvaging other deficiencies will be noted and of any existing pavement markings brought to the attention of the MDOT such as parking lane lines and edge Engineer Manager. lines. The proposed design will also be addressed at the kickoff meeting, 4. Preliminary Design Review – We including items such as pavement will meet with staff to review the marking material preferences, crosswalk preliminary design drawings and revise design preferences (standard or high those drawings based on staff input emphasis), bicycle lane preferences if necessary. At the meeting, we will (width of lanes and buffer), etc. At this note any changes the City would like time we will discuss potential temporary incorporated into the final plans. minor adjustments to traffic signals and determine whether they will be included 5. Final Design Phase – Wade Trim will as part of this project. Wade Trim will prepare final design drawings including prepare meeting minutes and document estimated installation costs for review the decisions made at the kickoff by staff. The set of plans will be near meeting. completion at this time.
31 Attachment 3
6. Final Design Review – Wade Trim will meet with staff to review the final design drawings and revise drawings if necessary. At the meeting, we will note any minor changes the City would like incorporated into the final deliverables.
7. Final Deliverables – Upon approval of the final design, produce a complete set of construction documents including, but not necessarily limited to, construction- grade drawings, written specifications, and final cost estimates.
32 Attachment 3
Schedule and Estimated 6 Fee Structure
The Timetable shown below can be modified and tasks can be completed sooner if neces- sary.
Figure 3 Timetable/Schedule Date Milestone December 11, 2015 RFP Deadline / Bid Opening December 14-16, 2015 Anticipated Dates of Interviews (optional) January 4, 2016 Anticipated Date of Contract Award January 5-8, 2016 Task 1. Field Review and Obtain Existing Plans January 11-15, 2016 Task 2. Kickoff Meeting January 18-22, 2016 Task 3. Preliminary Design Phase January 25-29, 2016 Task 4. Preliminary Design Review February 1-5, 2016 Task 5. Final Design Phase February 8-12, 2016 Task 6. Final Design Review February 15-19, 2016 Task 7. Final Deliverables
33 Attachment 3
Finance Department 211 South Williams Street Royal Oak, MI 48067 248.246.3030
CITY OF ROYAL OAK, MICHIGAN REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Engineering & Planning Services Main Street Road Diet Pilot Project RFP-SBP-RO-16-017
Cost proposals shall include all anticipated costs for services including, but not limited to external costs (research, travel, etc.), and shall include a not-to-exceed fee total for the proposed Engineering & Planning Services.
Please attach a detailed itemization of all costs for work in the Scope of Services and deliverables.
NOT TO EXCEED FEE TOTAL FOR ENGINEERING & PLANNING SERVICES:
$ 7,104
If any additional services are proposed by your company, please outline these and their costs as separate from those services originally requested.
ADDITIONAL PROPOSED SERVICES: NA Attachment 3
Page 2 of 2
CITY OF ROYAL OAK, MICHIGAN REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Engineering & Planning Services Main Street Road Diet Pilot Project RFP-SBP-RO-16-017
TO: FINANCE DEPARTMENT, CITY OF ROYAL OAK, MICHIGAN
The undersigned hereby offers to furnish to the City of Royal Oak all materials and/or services at the prices quoted in conformance with the city’s specifications described herein.
The firm certifies that this proposal is in complete compliance with all specifications except as specifically listed on the following lines (use additional sheet if necessary):
Proposal firm for: 90 days (90 day minimum length of time)
LEGAL IDENTIFICATION
Name of Company: Wade Trim Associates, Inc.
Company Address: 25251 Northline Road, P.O. Box 10 Taylor, MI 48180
734.947.9700 734.947.9726 [email protected] Phone: Fax: E-mail: Matthew J. Stacey, PE Vice President Proposal Prepared By: (Type or Print Name of Individual) (Title)
Authorized Signature:
Date Submitted: December 11, 2015 Attachment 3
25251 Northline Road P.O. Box 10 Taylor, MI 48180 734.947.9700 800.482.2864
500 Griswold Avenue Suite 2500 Detroit, MI 48226 313.961.3650 www.wadetrim.com
Florida • Illinois • Michigan • Missouri • Nebraska North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • Texas