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and inspection services. HDCA is also an equity partner of a joint venture corporation, The SBSA Group, Ltd., which is a Prime Contractor for a USACE IDIQ contract.

HDCA is an engineering and environmental consulting firm providing the highest quality of professional services in the following principal areas to our public and private sector clients: FIRM HISTORY/INTRODUCTION • Roadway & Bridge Design H. Davis Cole & Associates, LLC (HDCA) was established on the principal of • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation providing exceptional client service by maintaining the following values: Projects • FEMA Hazard Mitigation Plans and Plan Revisions (1) Performance - Provide quality products & services within schedule and budget • FEMA Hurricane Relief and Recovery Administrative and Project Services, including Technical Design and FEMA Eligibility Assessments and (2) Quality – Maintain a real commitment to quality and strict adherence to Inspections industry standard practices and standards of care (3) Teamwork - Establish and maintain a teamwork environment and Our experienced engineering staff utilizes the most advanced technology and relationship with the client. equipment in our pursuit of excellence, yielding quality work. Professional people and professional decisions equal positive end results – our goal for you. HDCA was founded in 2006 and has rapidly grown to be a leader in providing exceptional client services to meet the public works engineering and environmental The HDCA management philosophy is further embodied in our corporate needs of municipal, governmental, and private sector through performance, mission statement, “Exceptional client service through performance, quality, quality, and teamwork. Our highly qualified team provides a variety of services and teamwork” that include design, engineering and analyses, field investigations, construction management, construction inspection, computer modeling, environmental PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE documentation, permitting, and regulatory support. HDCA is proudly approaching completion of our fifth year of business. The company is licensed in the States of Louisiana and Mississippi with professional engineers registered HDCA has worked with almost every facet of the public sector and the private in both states. Offices are located in Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Louisiana. industry, serving individual clients with the utmost professionalism. The personnel at HDCA possess a wide range of experience in terms of both project type and HDCA’s staff members have an average of over 14 years of experience in Civil magnitude. This is evidenced in the résumés of our key personnel provided and Environmental Engineering, all of which is in the design and construction within this qualifications statement. As also demonstrated by our noted project oversight of major infrastructure projects in an engineering consulting firm and federal hurricane recovery and Hazard Mitigation Grant related experience, setting. The primary area of expertise for the HDCA staff is in the roadway, HDCA is professionally qualified to provide the broad array of assessment, project drainage, and water & wastewater arenas. The vast majority (90% or greater) administration, engineering, surveying, inspection, environmental, permitting of HDCA’s workload has been in the federally funded capital repair sector, and planning support activities outlined within the project solicitation. including program and project management, design, and eligibility assessment 110315, Roadway Services Brochure, HDCA

HDCA possesses significant in-house capabilities, including Computer Aided management of civil and mechanical engineering projects. Throughout his Design and Drafting (CADD) capabilities using AutoCAD, MicroStation and career, Mr. Trouard has been involved in several roadway improvements projects. structural modeling utilizing the RISA-3D software package. HDCA is committed to maintaining the latest technology available to our profession to improve our Harold “Buster” Lyons, Jr., P.E. , Senior Project Manager. Mr. Lyons has over ability to stay connected and accessible to our clients. This commitment extends 15 years of experience providing Program Management, Project Management, into the production aspects of our business by using technology to improve Project Design, and Environmental Planning and Permitting Services for the our work efficiency and accuracy. This commitment to technology results in New Orleans, Louisiana area. Mr. Lyon’s greatest area of expertise is in the design significant savings to our clients in both the schedule and budget. of new roads and roadway improvements projects. Of note, following Hurricane Katrina, Mr. Lyons has been heavily involved in the restoration of roadway To supplement our in-house staff capabilities and expertise, we maintain an facilities in St. Bernard and Orleans Parishes, including the oversight of over extensive professional network and have maintained strong personal and $100 million in roadway, street sign, and street light repairs in St. Bernard professional relationships with specialty firms that provide supporting services Parish as part of the Parish’s FEMA – funded recovery program. such as wetlands specialists, FEMA specialists, grant managers, electrical engineering, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, environmental David A. Martin, E.I., Project Engineer. Mr. Martin specializes in the design and engineering, land surveying, and materials testing / inspections / construction construction of general municipal projects, and has participated in the design quality control services, on whom we rely as needed to assist us in special design of several roadway projects including rehabilitation of Seventh Street in Slidell, considerations that are outside our area of expertise. These relationships allow Louisiana, and design of a relocated access road in East Baton Rouge Parish as us to provide comprehensive, turn-key, engineering services to our clients. As part of a USACE flood control project. required, we employ capable, experienced sub-consultants on an as needed basis for specialized tasks. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE WITH ROADWAY FACILITIES

HDCA personnel have successfully managed and/or participated in a variety of projects, including U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) projects, FEMA The design and program management of roadway facility construction and Hurricane Recovery and Restoration Program Management and Engineering repairs is an area of expertise for HDCA’s staff. While HDCA is relatively new Design Projects, FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Planning and with only a few roadway projects, HDCA’s core staff members are well – versed Engineering Design Projects, Louisiana Community Development Block Grant in transportation projects which they have been a part of throughout their (LCDBG) Program Projects, and general engineering design. respective careers, which is further demonstrated in our compilation of notable projects, which have included geometric and pavement design, improvements studies, and project management of roadway projects. For a further, more in – BRIEF STAFF BIOGRAPHIES depth view of our project experience, we ask that you review the project capsules included within this brochure. H. Davis Cole, P.E., Principal Engineer. Mr. Cole has over a decade of experience working with varied types of civil engineering projects, including wastewater, HDCA is currently serving as the design consultant for the Seventh Street drainage, water, structural, and transportation. Mr. Cole has provided engineering Rehabilitation Project in Slidell, Louisiana. HDCA prepared conceptual cost design, program management, and oversight of several roadway repair and opinions for mill and overlay, asphalt reconstruction, and concrete reconstruction improvements projects in Jefferson Parish. of this arterial street in Old Towne. HDCA is currently preparing plans and specifications for the asphalt reconstruction of nearly 3000 linear feet of this Sid Trouard, P.E., Director of Technical Services. Mr. Trouard, a Senior Project/ important thoroughfare. Client Manager for HDCA, has over a decade of experience in the design and 110315, Roadway Services Brochure, HDCA

HDCA, as a part of the SBSA Joint Venture, is serving as a prime contractor for a been instrumental in the approval and construction of over $100 million in USACE IDIQ Contract. HDCA is serving as Task Order Manager for construction concrete and asphalt street repairs, street light repairs, and street sign repairs. of two new highway bridges and a railway bridge over the proposed Comite River Diversion Canal in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. HDCA is responsible for Prior to their time at HDCA, company Vice President Sid Trouard and Principal the oversight of design of the bridges and execution of the overall task order, as Engineer H. Davis Cole assisted Hartman Engineering of Kenner with the Oak well as the design of a relocated local two – lane asphalt arterial road (Barnett Street rehabilitation project in Uptown New Orleans. The project consisted of Road), along with a new intersection at US Highway 61 for the relocated local design of utilities (water, sewer & drainage) associated with the rehabilitation road. of Oak Street. Project also involved asphalt mill and overlay of the road surface.

A major aspect of our business at HDCA has been the program management Also, prior to his time at HDCA, Mr. Trouard participated in the relocation of of FEMA – funded roadway restoration projects. Mr. Buster Lyons, P.E., of Hickory Avenue (LA 3154) in Jefferson Parish, the rehabilitation of a 4000 linear HDCA has been heavily involved in the restoration of roadways in the greater foot segment of Wall Boulevard (including adjustment of grades and curves), New Orleans area since the flood of 2005. Mr. Lyon’s experience on the design and the utility relocations for County Road 207 and Alabama State Route 78 in and program management sides of roadway projects, as well as his state route Lincoln, Alabama. experience with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) uniquely qualifies him as a roadway and street consultant. Prior to founding HDCA, Mr. Cole was involved in several roadway projects in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, including an overlay of LaPalco Boulevard on the West Prior to his time at HDCA, Mr. Lyons participated in the Southeast Louisiana Bank of Jefferson Parish, an intersection improvements study for the intersection Submerged Roads Program as a Deputy Program Manager. Major phases and of Airline Highway and Williams Boulevard in Kenner, Louisiana, and a study for associated tasks for the comprehensive program included Program Administration improvements to Veterans Boulevard between Williams Boulevard and the St. and Coordination Phase including overall program administration, development Charles Parish line. of program management and other manuals, and overall program level coordination with multiple agencies, utilities and subconsultants; Program PAST PERFORMANCE ON PUBLIC CONTRACTS Controls Phase including internal accounting, contract administration, and scheduling system activities; Pre-Construction Phase including administrative and activity scheduling, field services, development and review of damage inspection HDCA staff members have a history of superior performance on contracts reports, environmental approval process tasks, development of a design manual, with government, state, and local agencies as well as with private industry. The design phase coordination and input with multiple designers, project scheduling, firm has been routinely recognized by our governmental clients as extremely design/bid documentation review activities and bid proposal tasks; Construction responsive and competent in the services that we have provided. Our personnel Management Phase including construction management services, contractor have a consistent track record of providing quality projects to clients within both coordination, claims, and utility conflicts and coordination activities; and Public schedule and budget. This is evidenced by our staff’s long standing relationships Information & Outreach Program Phase including community outreach and and repeat business with clients including the City of Slidell, Plaquemines Parish, coordination, public involvement meetings, publicity programs, mobile field and St. Bernard Parish. office, and information and presentation development activities. No projects in which HDCA has been involved have been jeopardized because Following his time in the Submerged Roads Program, Mr. Lyons transitioned into of failure to meet design schedules. HDCA has also not been involved in any the St. Bernard Parish FEMA – funded Roadway Restoration Program. Drawing projects that were jeopardized because of cost overruns, or because inadequate heavily upon his experience in the Submerged Roads Program, Mr. Lyons has designs were rejected by local, state, or federal review agencies. 110315, Roadway Services Brochure, HDCA

CAPACITY & ABILITY FOR TIMELY WORK COMPLETION Aaron Hollingsworth – Principal, (504) 247-3006 Hollingsworth Design Services, Destrehan, Louisiana

Based on the current and projected project workload and schedule, HDCA is Louis Jackson, P.E. , (504) 756-6843 capable of allocating the necessary resources and manpower required to fulfill Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc., New Orleans, Louisiana the requirements pursuant to this engagement in a timely fashion. The contract and project management philosophy of HDCA is to maintain a strong working Ed Vadbunker, (913) 707-5024 relationship with the client to protect your interests and accomplish your project United Parcel Service, Leawood, Kansas goals in a cost effective, responsive, and responsible manner. These interests and goals are to produce and deliver the highest quality projects that are welcomed Additional references are available upon request. by all stakeholders, technically and environmentally sound, affordable and completed within the project schedule.

REFERENCES

Our long standing relationships with governmental agencies and our clients is the key to our business’ success. Please feel free to contact our major governmental agency and private clients which include those listed below regarding our past performance on engineering design and project management related projects.

Hillary Nunez, Sewer Superintendent, (504) 271-1681 St. Bernard Parish Government, Chalmette, Louisiana

Mike Noto, Director of Operations, (985) 290-7388 City of Slidell, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana

Ken Dugas, P.E., Chief Engineer, (504) 297-5343 Plaquemines Parish Government, Belle Chasse, Louisiana

Dr. Donna O’Dell, P.E., Director of Engineering, (985) 646-4270 City of Slidell Department of Engineering, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana

Linda Daly, P.E., Director, (504) 736-6386 Department of Sewerage, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

Greg Bush, LTC (Ret.), Director, (985) 873-6735 Department of Public Works, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana 110315, Roadway Services Brochure, HDCA

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c. Project Owner’s Name & Address d. Completion Date a. Project Name & Location and Project Manager’s Name e. Est. Cost (in 000s) & Phone Number Entire Project/Firm’s Responsibility

1. FEMA-Funded Hurricane Recovery and Restoration Hurricane Recovery St. Bernard Parish ongoing Projects – Program Management Services Roadway Repairs Department of Public Works Completion Date 1125 East St. Bernard Highway $300 M Chalmette LA 70043 Department of Public Works, St. Bernard Parish, Chalmette, Louisiana Entire Project (504) 278-4317 $2 M (fee) Firm’s Responsibility

b. Nature of Firm’s Responsibility

HDCA personnel are serving as Program Managers for the Parish-wide repair of Katrina-damaged local streets throughout St. Bernard Parish. Projects are performed on a work-order basis and involve concrete street panel replacements, curb & gutter repair and replacements, and asphalt street paving. 110315, Roadway Services Brochure, HDCA

c. Project Owner’s Name & Address d. Completion Date a. Project Name & Location and Project Manager’s Name e. Est. Cost (in 000s) & Phone Number Entire Project/Firm’s Responsibility

2. South Louisiana Submerged Roads Program Louisiana DOTD ongoing 1201 Capital Access Road Completion Date Baton Rouge LA 70802 Parishes of Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard, & St. Tammany, Louisiana $57 M (constr) Entire Project Jeff Burst (225) 379-1356 IE Firm’s Responsibility

b. Nature of Firm’s Responsibility

Program Management and coordination of DOTD/FHWA program to repair 50 miles of roadway. Major phases included Program Administration & Coordination Phase including overall program administration, development of program management manuals, and overall program level coordination with multiple agencies, utilities and subs; Program Controls Phase; Pre-Construction and Construction Management Phases, and; Public Information & Outreach Program Phase. The project, which has a construction value of $57M, includes repair of paved and/or brick sidewalks and concrete and/or store curbs as required.

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c. Project Owner’s Name & Address d. Completion Date a. Project Name & Location and Project Manager’s Name e. Est. Cost (in 000s) & Phone Number Entire Project/Firm’s Responsibility

3. Seventh Street Resurfacing Project City of Slidell ongoing Department of Engineering Completion Date P.O. Box 828 City of Slidell, Louisiana TBD Slidell LA 70459 Entire Project

Dr. Donna O’Dell, P.E., Director TBD (985) 646-4270 Firm’s Responsibility

b. Nature of Firm’s Responsibility

HDCA has recently been selected to provide engineering services for the resurfacing of Seventh Street from Gause Boulevard to Fremaux Avenue. Services include preparation of budgetary analysis for various resurfacing alternatives and preparation of plans and specifications for the selected option. HDCA has provided technical support for funding negotiations and will also provide services related to drainage improvements.

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c. Project Owner’s Name & Address d. Completion Date a. Project Name & Location and Project Manager’s Name e. Est. Cost (in 000s) & Phone Number Entire Project/Firm’s Responsibility

4. Veterans Memorial Boulevard City of Kenner 2005 1801 Williams Boulevard Completion Date Loyola Drive to St. Charles Parish Line Kenner LA 70062 $4 M Entire Project City of Kenner, Louisiana (504) 468-7200 IE Firm’s Responsibility

b. Nature of Firm’s Responsibility

Preliminary design of re-construction of existing two-lane section of roadway and new construction for two additional lanes.

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c. Project Owner’s Name & Address d. Completion Date a. Project Name & Location and Project Manager’s Name e. Est. Cost (in 000s) & Phone Number Entire Project/Firm’s Responsibility

5. Clearview Parkway/Earhart Expressway Drainage Model & Study Jefferson Parish 2006 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard Completion Date Jefferson LA 70123 Jefferson Parish, Louisiana IE Entire Project (504) 271-1681 IE Firm’s Responsibility

b. Nature of Firm’s Responsibility

Hydraulic modeling and engineering evaluation effort aimed at solving recurring flooding issues associated with the Clearview Parkway/Earhart Expressway Interchange and the surrounding Elmwood area. For this, a hydraulic model was developed using PCSWMM modeling software for the approximate 70 acre drainage basin. Using the hydraulic model, many alternatives aimed at relieving the recurring flooding problems were evaluated. Recommendations included a series of storm water detention ponds within the interchange, a new 300 cubic foot per second drainage pumping station, and major improvements to St. Peter’s Ditch all totaling approximately $30 M.

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c. Project Owner’s Name & Address d. Completion Date a. Project Name & Location and Project Manager’s Name e. Est. Cost (in 000s) & Phone Number Entire Project/Firm’s Responsibility

6. City of Mandeville Street Repair Projects City of Mandeville 1993 - 2005 (annual) Department of Public Works Completion Date 110 Mandeville High Boulevard City of Mandeville, Louisiana IE Mandeville LA 70471 Entire Project

David DeGeneres, Director IE (985) 624-3169 Firm’s Responsibility

b. Nature of Firm’s Responsibility

The program included design and management of various projects including the pulverization, cement stabilization, and/or repaving of selected streets; minor and major drainage improvements including urban type (subsurface with curb & gutter) and rural type (open ditch); and the relocation of existing water and sewer mains.

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c. Project Owner’s Name & Address d. Completion Date a. Project Name & Location and Project Manager’s Name e. Est. Cost (in 000s) & Phone Number Entire Project/Firm’s Responsibility

7. Williams Boulevard at Airline Highway Intersection Improvements City of Kenner 2006 1801 Williams Boulevard Completion Date Kenner LA 70062 City of Kenner, Louisiana $290,000 Entire Project (504) 468-7200 IE Firm’s Responsibility

b. Nature of Firm’s Responsibility

Design of roadway improvements, including re-design of horizontal and vertical geometry, drainage structures, curb & gutter replacements, project cost estimating, and construction administration.

Individual Experience of H. Davis Cole, P.E., who served as Project Manager for the construction phase of the project. 110315, Roadway Services Brochure, HDCA

c. Project Owner’s Name & Address d. Completion Date a. Project Name & Location and Project Manager’s Name e. Est. Cost (in 000s) & Phone Number Entire Project/Firm’s Responsibility

8. Overlay of Lapalco Boulevard – Jefferson Parish 2006 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard Completion Date Wall Boulevard to Timberlane Drive Jefferson LA 70123 IE Entire Project Gretna, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana (504) 736-6420 IE Firm’s Responsibility

b. Nature of Firm’s Responsibility

Design of roadway improvements, incl. pavement repairs, drainage structures, sidewalks, curb and gutter replacements, cost estimating, and construction administration. Provided LADOTD-Certified inspectors for Asphalt Plant and Paving during construction.

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c. Project Owner’s Name & Address d. Completion Date a. Project Name & Location and Project Manager’s Name e. Est. Cost (in 000s) & Phone Number Entire Project/Firm’s Responsibility

9. Willswood Lane Roadway Improvements Jefferson Parish 2006 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard Completion Date Jefferson LA 70123 Jefferson Parish, Louisiana $2 M Entire Project Mark Drewes, P.E. (504) 736-6420 IE Firm’s Responsibility

b. Nature of Firm’s Responsibility

Design and permitting phase engineering services for the addition of third (turning) lane to existing roadway and associated drainage improvements. Project value of $2M.

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c. Project Owner’s Name & Address d. Completion Date a. Project Name & Location and Project Manager’s Name e. Est. Cost (in 000s) & Phone Number Entire Project/Firm’s Responsibility

10. US Highway 190 - Fremeaux Road Louisiana DOTD IE 1201 Capital Access Road Completion Date (Louisiana DOTD Project) Baton Rouge LA 70802 IE Slidell, Louisiana Entire Project IE Firm’s Responsibility

b. Nature of Firm’s Responsibility

Design and plan prep per DOTD criteria (metric) for 4,200 of concrete roadway. Design included highway roadway super elevation, pavement design and relocation of utilities, including sewer force mains, lift stations, and water lines in anticipation of roadway widening. Road was widened from two-lane roadway to a five-lanes urban section (four travel lanes and a two-way left turn lane for 2,500 lf and a four-lane divided for 1,700 linear feet. Design included required drainage maps for both urban and rural sections of the project.

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c. Project Owner’s Name & Address d. Completion Date a. Project Name & Location and Project Manager’s Name e. Est. Cost (in 000s) & Phone Number Entire Project/Firm’s Responsibility

11. Lafitte Bicycle/Pedestrian Path Town of Jean Lafitte IE 2654 Jean Lafitte Boulevard Completion Date Lafitte LA 70067 Town of Jean Lafitte, Louisiana IE Entire Project Timothy Kerner, Mayor (504) 689-2208 IE Firm’s Responsibility

b. Nature of Firm’s Responsibility

Responsible for the design and plan preparation for approximately 17,000 linear feet of a 10 foot wide asphaltic concrete bicycle/pedestrian path along LA Highway 45.

Individual experience of Buster Lyons, P.E.