FROM FARMLAND TO PARKLAND
Florence Fields Recreation Area Request for Proposals Design, Specifications, Estimates & Contract Documents
Submitted to: Submitted by: City of Northampton Office of Planning & Development
October 21, 2010 October 21, 2010
Mr. Wayne Feiden, FAICP Director of Planning and Development City of Northampton 210 Main Street, Room 11 Northampton, MA 01060
Re: “An opportunity to enhance our community” Florence Fields Recreation Area
Dear Mr. Feiden and Members of the Selection Committee:
It is with great excitement that The Berkshire Design Group, Inc. submits this proposal for site design services for the City’s newest park - The Florence Fields Recreation Area. Creating a recreational place of this importance that will enhance the Northampton community represents an opportunity that The Berkshire Design Group feels particularly well suited.
Our parks and recreational experience is very diverse covering New England for over 26 years. The City has the opportunity to choose a local, experienced firm that has designed, engineered, permitted and overseen construction on over 500 recreational facilities for 50 municipalities throughout the Commonwealth.
Landscape Architecture Park and Recreation Design is what we do best!
Civil Engineering Partial List of Local Recreational Projects:
Planning • School Street Park, Agawam • Williams Park, Chicopee Land Surveying • Arcanum Field, Northampton • Dana Park, Chicopee • Maines Field, Northampton • Szot Park, Chicopee • Groff Park, Amherst • Elm Park, Worcester • Ray Ellerbrook Park, • Plum Brook Recreation Area, Northampton Amherst • Unity Park, Turners Falls • Holyoke Heritage State Park • Kiwanis Park, Amherst • Mackenzie Field, Holyoke • Rohan Park, Holyoke • Kennedy Park, Holyoke • Veteran’s Field, Northampton • Wisniowski Park, Chicopee • Nonotuck Park, Easthampton • Springdale Park, Holyoke
4 Allen Place Northampton, Massachusetts 01060 Telephone (413) 582-7000 Facsimile (413) 582-7005 E-mail [email protected] Florence Fields Recreational Area October 21, 2010 Request for Proposal
Our professional reputation and experience has earned The Berkshire Design Group, Inc. 28 design awards.
As you are wading through the proposals and selecting your consultant – remember that most, if not all, consultants are technically qualified to do the “standard” work. And, as stated in the enclosed reference letters, our standard for services are set quite high. It’s a rare opportunity that a project of this importance is proposed in the City we call home. And when we are selected for projects in Northampton, you can be assured of our constant commitment, communications and creativity. We can’t let you down…we live here!
In the spirit of service,
Peter H. Wells, Principal
4 Allen Place Northampton, Massachusetts 01060 Telephone (413) 582-7000 Facsimile (413) 582-7005 E-mail [email protected]
We Design For Communities
Table of Contents
Existing Farmland……………………………………………….Proposed Parkland
YOUR PROJECT TEAM FLORENCE FIELDS RECREATION AREA………………….……..………..2
ENSURING QUALITY PROJECTS EXTENSIVE LOCAL EXPERIENCE……………………………………...... 3
CREATIVE APPROACH & DELIVERABLES………………………………10
PROJECT SCHEDULE……………………………………………..………...17
FEE STRUCTURE……..……………………………………………..………..17
OUR GURANTEE……..……………………………………………..………...18
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
APPENDIX – ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
BDG Firm Description Design Techniques Awards and Honors Relevant Projects Resumes
The Berkshire Design Group – Florence Fields Recreation Area Proposal 1 Your Project Team for Florence Fields Recreation Area
“I highly recommend The Berkshire Design Group, Inc to effectively create, plan, and oversee construction of municipal parks and playgrounds. Their expertise in Landscape Architecture cannot be surpassed by even the largest of firms anywhere in New England. Their proximity to my project made them readily available and they were on site sometimes within the hour of an emergency.”
Christopher M. Sparks, Director of Parks & Recreation Town of Agawam, MA
The bottom line for successful planning-client relationships is delivering results, particularly when it counts. Experience, education, qualifications and organization are vital for quality work – but it’s the project team that performs on-time, on-budget and on-target that keeps its clients and excels. Our successful project team consists of the following Berkshire Design Group members:
1. 2. 3. 4.
1. Peter Wells, Principal Landscape Architect 2. Mike Liu, Project Landscape Architect 3. Mark Darnold, Principal Civil Engineer 4. Marc S. D’Urso, Project Civil Engineer
This group of talented and dedicated professionals is one of BDG’s most talented and successful park and recreational design teams. Their award winning projects have been creatively designed, community generated, completed on-time and within budget. They are looking forward to providing you with the energy and enthusiasm necessary to design and engineer a successful recreational complex. Please visit their resumes for a detailed history of each team members’ experience.
The Berkshire Design Group – Florence Fields Recreation Area Proposal 2 Ensuring Quality Projects Extensive Local Experience
“From the design phase, implementation, construction oversight and finished product, Peter Wells has been dependable and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure a successful project. The public meetings with neighbors and constituents were always professional and well put together. It is a pleasure to recommend Berkshire Design Group, and think your project would benefit from their involvement.”
Ann-Marie Moggio, Director of Recreation Northampton, MA
Our office has operated out of Northampton for 26 years, and in that time we have completed in excess of 500 recreational projects and have worked for over 50 municipalities throughout the Commonwealth. We have 6 registered landscape architects (and 7 total) and 2 professional engineers (4 total) on our staff of fifteen. The majority of the park projects are public projects that our office has taken from conception through construction. Our in- depth project experience includes everything from state parks to skateboard parks, playgrounds to passive recreation areas. We know parks and recreation!
The Berkshire Design Group – Florence Fields Recreation Area Proposal 3 Budget Awareness
The reason for the continued success of Berkshire Design Group is the firm’s policy and practice of not compromising the design of a project because of budget constraints. Instead we find innovative ways to construct the most attractive and feasible design within the given budget. We further insure working within our given budget by producing plans and specifications that are done thoroughly and in detail. This allows the contractors to give accurate and competitive bids for the project, while assuring the highest quality of materials and workmanship.
The key personnel of our project team have extensive experience in construction cost estimating and also in construction project management, assuring the following:
• Cost estimates will be accurate because we maintain and continually update our estimated construction costs using figures from contractors working on similar projects within similar regions.
• The final material selected for construction will be easy to maintain, thus minimizing maintenance costs and helping assure the long-term success of this important public playground.
Westford Recreation Area Master Plan
The Berkshire Design Group – Florence Fields Recreation Area Proposal 4 Just in the past few years….
Town of Amherst Parks and Recreational Areas
Over the past five years we have worked on 4 separate park and recreational projects within the Town of Amherst. We developed design and construction plans for a new playground at Groff Park. The playground structure was installed by the community during a two weekend time frame. Using CPA funding, the Plum Brook Recreation Area was completed in 2009 and consist of 3.5 regulation soccer/multi-purpose fields including on-site irrigation, walking trails, picnic areas, and a 100 car parking area. The site design includes (5) five different field layouts in order to rotate the goal mouths thus allowing proper regeneration of the turf. If you have any questions regarding our design, engineering and dedication to this project please contact Linda Chalfant, Director of Leisure Services at (413) 259-3103.
Plum Brook Recreation Area Grand Opening – September 2009
The Berkshire Design Group – Florence Fields Recreation Area Proposal 5 City of Northampton Parks
We have designed and provided construction administration services for 5 recent parks for the City of Northampton Parks and Recreation Department, Ann Marie Moggio, Director, (413) 587-1040 and Ray Ellerbrook, Director – Look Park (413)584-5457. These parks include Arcanum Field, Veterans Field, Ray Ellerbrook Park, Maines Field and Sheldon Field. Facilities in these parks include softball and baseball fields, soccer and multi-use fields, playgrounds, skateparks, basketball courts, lighting, irrigation, and parking.
Ray Ellerbrook Park – Northampton, MA
Veteran’s Field– Northampton, MA Maines Field, Northampton, MA
The Berkshire Design Group – Florence Fields Recreation Area Proposal 6 City of Chicopee Parks
Over the last fourteen years we have master planned and designed 6 parks in Chicopee, MA. We have provided full services for the construction of many of these recreation areas. The contact person is Mr. Stanley J. Walczak, Superintendent, Department of Parks and Recreation, (413) 594-3481.
Williams Park – Chicopee, MA
The Berkshire Design Group – Florence Fields Recreation Area Proposal 7 School Street Park – Agawam, MA
This Park Master Plan was for a 50 acre undeveloped parcel in the Town of Agawam. The $2.5 million dollar park (using CPA funding) encompass numerous soccer, baseball, and softball fields, picnic areas, playgrounds, a concession/restroom facility, 200 parking spaces and 1.5 miles of trails. We created a stormwater management plan that incorporates many “green design” methods such as bioretention swales and rain gardens. The contact is Chris Sparks, Director, Agawam Parks and Recreation, (413) 821-0514.
The Berkshire Design Group – Florence Fields Recreation Area Proposal 8
Town of Burlington Parks
For over eight years we master planned all of the 19 parks in the Town of Burlington, Massachusetts. We have provided full services for the construction of two of those recreation areas, Francis Wyman Park, which was completed in 2000, and Marshall Simons Fields constructed in 2002. This past year we developed a master plan and detailed construction documents for the renovation of the former Wildwood School Site that are presently out to bid. The contact person is the Director of Parks and Recreation, Don Lorenovich and the Superintendant of Parks, Doug Gillingham. (781) 270-1696
Wildwood School Park, Burlington, MA – Master Plan
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Creative Approach & Deliverables
The constant in all of our projects is the way we’ve done business over the past 26 years. Our team at BDG will approach this project similar to the way we developed the successful master plan for Florence Fields Recreation Area - constant commitment, communications and creativity.
The BDG team approach will include:
• Strong community involvement and open communication • Innovative “green” design solutions • Being creative and open minded during the design and engineering process • Being cost conscious in terms of budget limitations • Being available 24/7 during all phases of this important new recreational facility
Aerial View – Florence Fields Recreation Area “Northampton’s newest park”
The Berkshire Design Group – Florence Fields Recreation Area Proposal 10 After reading your Request for Proposals we can assure you the following deliverables will meet your needs for producing a successful design, engineering and permitting documents for this exciting new recreational facility.
Task 1 – Kick-Off Meeting, Re-visiting the Site & Soil Test Pits
The BDG team will conduct a start-up meeting with the City’s Office of Planning and Development and the Recreation Department. Together, we will review project requirements and program elements so we have a clear picture regarding project goals and expected products. Schedules will be discussed and deadlines will be set.
We will also list additional survey work needed such as detailed topography and utility locations along Meadow Street, property line locations and wetland and bank resource delineation. If requested, we can provide these services.
Re-visiting the Site, Test Pits & Soil Evaluation.
Our team will re-visit the entire site documenting present conditions including a thorough photographic inventory. We recommend conducting a series of test pits across the Site, focusing specifically on the areas that will be part of the stormwater management design.
Soil Testing for Stormwater Management Design, Easthampton, MA
Soil testing and evaluation will be completed under the supervision of a Licensed Soil Evaluator. We will retain a local excavation contractor to perform test pits at the site and notify DIGSAFE at least seventy-two hours prior to initiating the work. .
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Task 2 – 25% Plans & Specifications
Based on the master plan study we will develop the plans to the 25% level in terms of detail and specifications. Plans will include supportive graphics including color renderings and a 3-D model of the proposed improvements. The 25% design plans will include:
• Layout Plan showing all proposed program elements
• Preliminary Grading and Drainage Plan including proposed grading, subsurface drainage design, LID (low impact development) methods such as rain gardens, rain harvesting and bioretention swales, and other strormwater management devices
• Preliminary Landscaping Plan indicating trees, shrubs and turf areas
• Schematic Utility Plan indicating sanitary sewer system, structures, water line extension, etc.
• phased development recommendations (including costs)
Florence Fields Recreation Area – aerial view looking southwest
We will participate in a public community meeting for final input prior to developing the 75% and 100% bid plans and specifications. We will develop a computer generated “fly-through” animation of the proposed recreational facility to present at the public hearing along with a power point presentation and color graphic hand-outs.
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Task 3 – Permitting: 75% Bid Plans and Specifications
Based on community and city department input we will further develop the plans and specifications in order for submission to the permitting agencies. Permitting will include the following:
Notice of Intent – Northampton Conservation Commission
We will prepare and file a Notice of Intent with the Massachusetts DEP and the City of Northampton Conservation Commission. This application packet will include the following elements:
• Cover letter explaining the project • USGS Location Map • List of Abutters and Abutter Notification via certified mailings • WPA Form 3 – Notice of Intent • WPA Appendix A – Wetland Fee Transmittal Form • WPA Appendix B – Stormwater Management Form • Stormwater Drainage Report & Management Plan • Site Plans (sedimentation and erosion control plan, layout plan, grading and drainage plan and details)
Florence Fields Recreation Area – view from Meadow Street
For the purposes of this proposal, we have budgeted two (2) hearings with the Conservation Commission. Revisions to the plans may be needed in response to concerns and issues brought up during the public hearing process.
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Site Plan Review – Northampton Planning Board
While the Notice of Intent is being reviewed by the city we will continue to develop the plans in order to submit the Site Plan Review with the Planning Board. The Plans will follow all requirements listed in the City of Northampton’s Regulations including but not limited to:
• Application • Designer’s Certificate • Certified List of Abutters • Board of Health submittal • Site Plans including key plan, plot plan, layout plan, grading and drainage plan, sediment and erosion control plan, utility plan including sanitary sewer extension and water distribution plan, tree planting plan, and details.
Florence Fields Recreation Area – view of baseball field and pavillion
A traffic analysis will be developed to determine the proposed trip generation counts for this type of development along with analyzing site distances for the entrance to the recreational area.
For the purposes of this proposal, we have budgeted two (2) hearings with the Planning Board.
Stormwater Permit – Northampton Dept. of Public Works
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We will design of a stormwater management system in compliance with the City of Northampton Stormwater Management Ordinance. In general, the Northampton Stormwater Management Ordinance requires that a stormwater management system be designed in conformance with the latest Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Stormwater Management Regulations. To accomplish this goal a system of structural and non-structural stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be designed to meet the requirements of the regulations. These BMPs will be designed with careful consideration to the overall site aesthetics, functionality, and long term maintenance impacts.
Task Include:
• Evaluation of existing conditions including initial site visit and determination of existing stormwater flow patterns, rates, and volumes. • Conceptual Design for determination of Soil Evaluation (Test Pit) locations • Coordinate and perform soil evaluations • Design stormwater management system based on soil evaluation results and project design goals • Prepare and submit a stormwater managemement report and permit application to the Northampton DPW • Respond to DPW comments, if required • Evaluate final permit issued by the DPW and assist City in interrupting the permit requirements •
Florence Fields Recreation Area – view of entrance drive off Spring Street
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Task 4 – Construction Documents: 100% Bid Plans and Specifications
Based on the approved final site plan/design development drawings and order of conditions from the Northampton Conservation Commission we will prepare a set of construction drawings, technical specifications and bid documents for solicitation of public bids. Final drawings will contain the level of detail necessary to allow contractors accurate estimating and bid documents will contain all necessary bidding information to conform with all state requirements for this project.
Construction drawings of the proposed improvements will include the following:
• cover sheet • overall site plan • existing condition plan • demolition plan • grading and drainage plan • layout plan • planting plan • details • specifications • bid forms
We will also prepare the final cost estimate of the construction documents. The cost estimate shall be based on current prices for similar work in the park development industry. The cost estimate will contain all labor, materials and supervision necessary to complete all work according to prevailing wage rates, and should be an accurate prediction to their awarded contract price. After meeting with the City we will also create a phasing plan including a number of bid cycles and associated costs.
The Berkshire Design Group – Florence Fields Recreation Area Proposal 16 Project Schedule
The time schedule below outlines the estimated time required to accomplish each phase of the project. The project schedule is flexible and can be accelerated if requested
Notice to Proceed Nov. 2010 Kick-off Meeting Nov. 2010 25% Bid Plans & Specs. Jan. 2011 Community Meeting Feb. 2011 Permitting - 75% Bid Plans & Specs. April 2011 100% Bid Plans & Specs. – Phasing June 2011
Fee Structure
We propose the following fee schedule for Florence Fields Recreational Area:
Task 1 – Task 1 – Kick-off Meeting, Test Pits $ 3,880 Task 2 – 25% Bid Plans & specs, community meeting $ 23,680 Task 3 – Permitting (75% CD’s) and Cost Estimate $ 40,200 Task 4 – 100% Bid Documents, Plans and Specifications $ 16,400
Total Fee: $ 84,160
Note: Since we have included additional scope of work items from the original RFP the fee schedule can be adjusted by eliminating certain scope items while still maintaining the finished product - (bid ready plans and specs).
Final thoughts about this project:
Northampton has a strong reputation for promoting a sustainable community. It’s one of the reasons we located here 26 years ago. This project is an opportunity to “think locally first”. Supporting locally owned businesses is a win-win situation. We ask that you consider this in your selection process.
Our Guarantee
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We will listen intently and seek to understand your ultimate mission, goals and development objectives, and then, provide you with the services that empower you to achieve them.
You will receive the highest quality work. BDG is committed to excellence.
Our goal is to continue to serve the City of Northampton creating special places that enhance the entire community.
The Berkshire Desisgn Group, office in Northampton
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Firm Description
The Berkshire Design Group, Inc. is an award-winning firm of landscape architects, civil engineers and land surveyors specializing in park and recreation design, site planning and commercial development. We creatively find the extra dimensions inherent in all design problems and navigate our clients through the maze of regulations and permitting to get projects constructed on time.
We provide our clients with a complete range of design and engineering services and have the management skills necessary to coordinate diverse projects and collaborative professional teams. Great design and quality control are our primary objectives so we integrate computer technology into all phases of the design process from viewing a design’s visual impact to producing clear construction documents. There are many reasons to hire The Berkshire Design Group:
We see the big picture: Understanding a community and the environmental, political and economic challenges that define a project are essential skills that we possess. We employ an early consensus building process to help weave the design of your project into the community so that it contributes to the long-term quality of life.
We know the process: The Berkshire Design Group knows how to guide clients through the permitting and regulatory process with federal and state agencies, local planning boards, conservation commissions and other municipal boards. Our designs respond to these constraints so that your project is approved in a minimal amount of time.
We practice environmentally sensitive design: Designing for a sustainable future is a hallmark of our firm’s approach to projects. From designing innovative stormwater management systems to developing LEED certified designs we look for ways to minimize environmental impact.
We are creative: Every design problem holds the opportunity for a creative, innovative and elegant solution. We thoroughly explore the possibilities to create a design that is beautiful, economical and functional.
We love what we do: Our firm has dedicated professionals who are passionate about their work. We put our heart and soul into each project to insure the highest quality product.
We have the services you need: By combining land surveyors, civil engineers and landscape architects into one office, we can provide you with the full range of creative to technical services that are required for any land development project.
We get things done: A project isn’t successful unless it’s actually built. Our practical and pragmatic side allows us to transform great ideas into reality.
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One factor that separates The Berkshire Design Group, Inc. from other firms is our expertise in computer aided design (CAD) and visualization techniques. Because good design and quality control are our primary objectives, we have integrated computer technology into all phases of the design process, from conceptual design to the genera- tion of final construction documents using CAD, three dimensional modeling, image editing, animation, and interactive multi-media presentations.
Computer Aided Design
Computer aided design is used for design, the preparation of construction documents and the registration of three dimensional models with site photographs . We believe that our approach to the use of CAD as a three dimensional design tool rather than just a two dimensional drafting tool allows us to improve design quality. Our CAD system allows us to provide alternative designs to an extent and level of accuracy never before pos- sible. More alternatives based on accurate site and design program information results in a better design product for the client.
Tolland State Forest, Otis/Tolland, Massachusetts
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Three-Dimensional Modeling and Animation Projects are entered into the computer as a three dimensional database. This allows clients to see three dimensional models of designs early on in a project to facilitate decision making. Simulated walk-throughs can be created and design alterna- Lower Woolen Mills, Cleveland, Ohio tives may be viewed from any perspective.
The image to the left is an eye level view of the proposed Engineering Student Center at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. The image below is an aerial perspective of a design for Studio City Center in Los Angeles, California. Numerous images and a nine-minute animation were produced to assist people toward visualizing the proposed improvements. Gunness Student Center, Amherst, Mass.
Los Angeles River Master Plan: Studio City Center, Los Angeles, California
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Image Editing
Another capability of The Berkshire Design Group is image editing. We can scan color photos and capture video images into the computer and save them in a digital form. We use this technology for site analysis, conceptual design, and for the presen- tation of final design ideas. The tool is extremely Existing Site valuable for public presentations so that people can visualize what a particular design alternative will look like before construction.
The images shown are existing site photographs that were scanned into the computer. Photographs of proposed improvements such as paving patterns, trees, benches and even buildings were scanned into the computer to create a library of landscape Four Biotech, Worcester, Massachusetts amenities. Images are merged producing a photo- realistic scene.
Existing Site City Hall Plaza, Pittsfield, Massachusetts
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Rocky Hill Cohousing Lower Woolen Mills Northampton, Massachusetts Cleveland, Ohio
PIONEER VALLEY SMART GROWTH AWARD SELECTION TO NATIONAL TEAM HONOR AWARD FOR DESIGN EXCELLENCE Landscape Architecture Foundation American Institute of Architects Trust for Public Land
Chicopee Health Center University of Delaware Chicopee, Massachusetts Lewes, Delaware
AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN American Society of Landscape Architects MERIT AWARD FOR DESIGN EXCELLENCE HONOR AWARD FOR DESIGN EXCELLENCE American Institute of Architects Pennsylvania/Delaware Chapter, ASLA
Whittier Mill Park Fountain Plaza Atlanta, Georgia Wilmington, Delaware
MERIT AWARD FOR DESIGN EXCELLENCE Boston Society of Landscape Architects HONOR AWARD IN COMMUNICATIONS MERIT AWARD FOR DESIGN EXCELLENCE American Society of Landscape Architects American Society of Landscape Architects
Holyoke Heritage State Park Soldiers & Sailors Monument Park Holyoke, Massachusetts Wilmington, Delaware
CERTIFICATE OF MERIT American Association of Nurserymen CERT. FOR EXCELLENCE IN URBAN DESIGN AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN American Institute of Architects City of Wilmington, Delaware
Henry Belin DuPont Park Channing Bete World Headquarters Wilmington, Delaware South Deerfi eld, Massachusetts
HONOR AWARD FOR DESIGN EXCELLENCE MERIT AWARD FOR DESIGN EXCELLENCE American Society of Landscape Architects Boston Society ASLA HONOR AWARD FOR DESIGN EXCELLENCE HONOR AWARD American Association of Nurserymen Interiorscape Magazine’s Best Project
Los Angeles River Master Plan Hyatt Regency Los Angeles, California Greenwich, Connecticut ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT AWARD SELECTION TO NATIONAL TEAM OF DISTINCTION Representing ASLA Associated Landscape Contractors of America MERIT AWARD FOR COMMUNICATION HONOR AWARD American Society of Landscape Architects Interiorscape Magazine’s Best Project AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN New York State Association of Architects
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“As I have said on several occasions, ‘Working with The Berkshire Design Group has spoiled me.’ My experience with BDG has resulted in my adopting high standards for evaluating and choosing other design consultants. I have been impressed with your ability to communicate with lay people and sensitivity to the varieties of opinions and personalities encountered while working with municipal volunteers and community people. Your patience with these people, and more particularly bureaucrats is especially laudable.”
Ms. Wendy Foxmyn, Administrative Assistant Huntington, Massachusetts
“The hotel has received a very warm reception from the community, which otherwise showed a strong dislike for development. I believe this is due in a larger part to the special feeling that was created in the atrium. Your ability to interface the landscape design with the interior needs as well as the architectural intent created an almost ideal lobby space for our hotel and a unique addition to our entire hotel chain.”
Mr. John Lyons, Project Manager Hyatt Development Corporation, Chicago, Illinois
“. . . thank you for a job well done. The Campus Master Plan will be a valuable tool in charting the school’s future.”
Mr. Richard C. Andriole, Business Manager Eaglebrook School, Deerfield, Massachusetts
“As the project coordinator I must say that without a design firm as dedicated as BDG our vision of a design which really belonged to the Town might easily have become cluttered with the details and distractions of administering a program . . . Without your careful work and constant attention we would have had a much more difficult time turning plans to pride. Your willingness to extend your professional services and advice to us well beyond the call of contract made our Common.”
Mr. Jay DiPuccio, Project Coordinator Town of Leyden, Massachusetts Client Remarks
“I would like to express the appreciation of the entire Board of Directors in your important contribution — personally and corporately — to both the satisfactions and pleasures which surround life at The Lathrop Community. The expert combination of architectural style and the landscaped vistas contribute a sense of grace that enhances the quality of life of the residents of the community.”
Mr. Donald M. Houghton, President The Lathrop Community, Northampton, Massachusetts
“During the early planning stages, your professional approach to acting as catalyst with the Committee served to articulate a variety of concepts into a design which reflected the value of the public process . . . Your approach made them comfortable enough to know their input was desired and respected. Your willingness to be available, and your flexibility to meet our needs are, in our experience, without peer.”
Board of Selectman Leyden, Massachusetts
“In addition to providing a comprehensive master plan, Berkshire Design Group also agreed to offer a weekly seminar in planning and design. This imaginative arrangement netted the college not only a seminal planning document, but also a highly popular course offering.”
Gregory Prince, President Hampshire College, Amherst, Massachusetts
Parks and Recreation
A leader in parks and recreational design, The Berkshire handicap regulations, rules of play, and the wide range Design Group, Inc. has extensive experience in all types of play equipment available, BDG can guide you through of parks and recreational facilities. Current in the latest design and construction of any type of facility.
Crosier Field Recreational Area, Holyoke, Massachusetts Representative Projects
Aldenville Common, Chicopee, MA Camp Bonnie Brae, East Otis, MA Ash Park, Chicopee, MA Cider Mill Recreation Area, Worcester, MA Amherst Memorial Pool, Amherst, MA Crane Park, Pittsfield, MA Alapocas Woods Park, Wilmington, DE Crompton Park, Worcester, MA Amherst College Tennis Courts, Amherst, MA Crosier Field Recreational Area, Holyoke, MA Amherst Racquet and Fitness Center, Amherst, MA Crow Playground, Pittsfield, MA Arcanum Field, Northampton, MA Dana Park, Chicopee, Massachusetts Attitash Mountain Recreational Area, Deerfield Park, Smithfield, Rhode Island North Conway, NH Delmarva Power Recreational Facilities, Barre Town Common, Barre, MA Stanton, DE Bancroft Tower/Salisbury Park, Worcester, MA Dr. Seuss Heritage Park, Springfield, MA Beaver Brook Park, Worcester, MA East Park, Worcester, MA Bellingham High School Athletic Fields, Elizabeth Park, Hartford, CT Bellingham, MA Elm Park, Worcester, MA Berkshire Snow Basin Ski Area, Cummington, MA Forest Park, Springfield, MA Betchel Park, New Castle County, DE Fort River Playing Fields, Amherst, MA Cambridge, MA Blair Pond, Gendron Park, Warren, MA Bondsville, MA Bondsville School Park, Globe Village Recreation Area, Southbridge, MA Boston, MA Boston College High School Track, Green Spring Farm Park, Fairfax County, VA Wilmington, DE Brandywine Mills Riverfront Park, Greenbank Park, Prices Corner, DE Brimfield, MA Brimfield Town Common, Groff Park, Amherst, MA
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Representative Projects, Continued Hadwen Park, Worcester, MA Pleasant Green, Easthampton, MA Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, MA Plum Brook Recreation Area, Amherst, MA Henry Belin DuPont Park, Wilmington, DE Princeton Town Common, Princeton, MA Hillside Park, Greenfield, MA Putnam Memorial State Park, Redding/Bethel, CT Holden Recreation Area, Holden, MA Quinsigamond State Park, Worcester, MA Holmes Field, Worcester, MA Rogers Property Recreational Facility, Holyoke Community College Baseball & Softball Fields Westborough, MA Holyoke Heritage State Park, Holyoke, MA Rotary Park Boundless Playground, Pittsfield, MA Holyoke Tennis Courts, Holyoke, MA School Street River Road Park, Agawam, MA Hoyt-Sullivan Playground, Somerville, MA Soldiers and Sailors Park, Wilmington, DE Huntington Town Common, Huntington, MA South Hadley Town Common, South Hadley, MA Iron Hill Park, Newark, DE South Hadley Canal Park, South Hadley, MA James J. Ramp Playground, Philadelphia, PA Southestern Massachuisetts BioReserve, Lake Park, Worcester, MA Fall River, Massachusetts Leyden Town Common, Leyden, MA Springdale Park, Holyoke, MA Lower Mill Pond Park, Easthampton, MA Sturbridge Athletic Facility, Sturbridge, MA Lower Reservoir Park, Hadley, MA Szot Park, Chicopee, MA Log Pond Cove, Holyoke, MA Swift River Inn Cross Country Ski Area, Lucy Wisniowski Common, Chicopee, MA Cummington, MA Mackenzie Field, Holyoke, MA Tolland State Forest, Otis/Tolland, MA Marshall Street Playground, Somerville, MA Tucker Playground, Pittsfield, MA Noel Field, North Adams, MA Uxbridge Schools Athletic Fields, Uxbridge, MA Nonotuck Park, Easthampton,MA Veteran’s Park, Northampton, MA Northfield Mount Hermon Track, Northfield, MA Vietnam Veteran Memorial Plaza, Wilmington, DE Old Penny Brook Park, Ware, MA Warwick Town Common, Warwick, MA O’Neil Park, Chelsea, MA Washington Park, Chelsea, MA Oak Hill Playground, Worcester, MA Williston Athletic Fields, Easthampton, MA Williams Park, Chicopee, MA
Holyoke Heritage State Park, Holyoke, Massachusetts
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A leader in parks and recreational design, The Berkshire Design the wide range of play equipment available, BDG can guide you Group, Inc. has extensive experience in all types of parks and recre- through design and construction of any type of recreational facility. ational facilities. Current in the ADA regulations, rules of play, and Visit our web site at http://www.berkshiredesign.com.
Holyoke Heritage State Park Crosier Field Recreation Area Hadwen Park Baseball Holyoke, Massachusetts Holyoke, Massachusetts Worcester, Massachusetts
Lower Woolen Mill Park Dana Park Playground Beaver Brook Park Street Hockey Cleveland, Ohio Chicopee, Massachusetts Worcester, Massachusetts
Veteran’s Field Hoyt-Sullivan Playground Springdale Park Water Playground Northampton, Massachusetts Somerville, Massachusetts Holyoke, Massachusetts
4 Allen Place Northampton, MA 01060 Telephone (413) 582-7000 Facsimile (413) 582-7005 E-mail [email protected] The Berkshire Design Group, Inc. Partial List of Recreational Projects throughout Massachusetts
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• • • • •• • •• • • • •• • • ••• Adams Adams Town Common Columbia Memorial Park Memorial Park Fall River Agawam Southeastern Massachusetts Northampton • School Street Recreation Area BioReserve Arcanum Field Amherst Fitchburg Northampton Skate Park Amherst College Tennis Courts Fitchburg High School Sheldon Field Amherst College Track Athletic Facilities Veterans Field Amherst Memorial Pool Fitchburg Parks (5 Parks) Northfield Amherst Regional High Greenfield Pioneer Valley Regional High School Athletic Facilities Green River Walkway - I, II, III School Athletic Facilities Warwick Amherst Skate Park Meade Street Bikeway Otis Warwick Town Common Groff Park Playground Holden Camp Bonnie Brae West Boylston Kiwanis Park Dawson Recreation Area Pittsfield Swiss Valley Farms Plum Brook Recreation Area Holyoke Canoe Meadows West Springfield Athol Avery Field Crane Park West Springfield High School Athol Regional High School Beech & Appleton Streets Park Crow Playground Tennis Courts Athletic Facilities Crosier Field Recreational Area Park Square West Springfield High School Ayer Holyoke Comunity College Tucker Playground Track Ayer Town Common Athletic Facilities Princeton Westborough Bellingham Holyoke Heritage State Park Princeton Town Common Rogers Property Recreational Bellingham High School Holyoke Tennis Courts Rockport Facility Athletic Facilities Kennedy Park Halibut Point State Park Westfield Town of Bellingham Ball Fields Laurel Park Somerville Hampton Pond Recreation Trottier Field Long Pond Cove Hoyt-Sullivan Playground AreaWestford Boston Mackenzie Field Marshall Street Playground Apricot Street Playground Boston College High Rohan Park South Hadley Westford School Track Springdale Park South Hadley Canal Park Farmer Parcel Recreation Braintree Hopkinton South Hadley Town Common Development Braintree Town Center Hopkinton High School Southbridge Stony Brook Athletic Facilities Master Plan Athletic Facilities Globe Village Recreation Area Westhampton Brimfield Huntington Springfield Hampshire Regional High Brimfield Town Common Huntington Town Common Forest Park School Athletic Facilities Burlington Leyden Western New England College Wilbraham Burlington Recreation Study Leyden Town Common Athletic Fields Minnechaug Regional High (18 parks) Littleton Sturbridge School Athletic Facilities Burlington Skate Park Littleton High School Sturbridge Athletic Facility Worcester Frances Wyman Park Athletic Facilities Tantasqua Regional High Beaver Brook Park Cambridge Longmeadow School Athletic Facilities Cider Mill Pond Blair Pond Longmeadow High School Templeton Conservation Area Chelsea Athletic Facilities Narragansett Regional High Crompton Park O’Neil Park Monson School Athletic Facilities East Park Washington Park Monson High School Tolland Elm Park Chicopee Athletic Facilities Tolland State Park Green Hill Park Aldenville Town Common Monson Middle School Uxbridge Hadwen Park Chicopee Gateway Athletic Facilities Whitin Middle School Holmes Field Chicopee Skate Park Montague Athletic Facilities Kendrick Park Dana Park Great Falls Discovery Center Waltham Lake Park Kazkiasko Park Montgomery Brandeis Univ. Tennis Courts Oak Hill Playground Szot Park Montgomery Town Center Ware Regatta Point Park Wisniowski Park North Adams Ware Junior/Senior High Salisbury Park Williams Park Noel Field School Athletic Facilities – Bancroft Tower Civil Engineering
The professional staff at Berkshire Design Group, Inc. and permitting agencies, in addition to an understanding has extensive experience in providing a full range of of our clients’ needs. This allows BDG the opportunity civil engineering services for state, municipal and private to serve you and your project with greater efficiency clients. Our approach incorporates the latest design and with the ability to carry the project through all technology with a working knowledge of the current aspects of the design, from the conceptual phase to final regulations, an established relationship with the review construction.
Civil Engineering Services Site Planning Site Design Subdivisions Drainage Stormwater Management Sanitary Sewer Systems Water Systems Design Utility Design Flood Plain Permits Traffic Signalization Pavement Design Stony Brook Middle School, Westford, MA Transportation Highway Entrance Permits NPDES Permitting Environmental Services Municipal Review Percolation Testing Wetland Permitting Construction Services Roadway and Highway Design Erosion Control and Dike Design Environmental Notification Forms Environmental Impact Reports Project Management Playgrounds
Representative Projects Amherst Memorial Pool, Amherst, MA Groff Park, Amherst, MA Alapocas Woods Park, Wilmington, DE Henry Belin DuPont Park, Wilmington, DE Attitash Mountain Recreational Area, North Conway, NH Holden Town Playground, Holden, MA Bancroft Tower/Salisbury Park, Worcester, MA Holmes Field, Worcester, MA Beaver Brook Park, Worcester, MA Holyoke Heritage State Park, Holyoke, MA Betchel Park, New Castle County, DE Hoyt-Sullivan Playground, Somerville, MA Bondsville School Park, Palmer, MA Iron Hill Park, Newark, DE Brandywine Mills Riverfront Park, Wilmington, DE James J. Ramp Playground, Philadelphia, PA Crompton Park, Worcester, MA Lake Park, Worcester, MA Crosier Field Recreational Area, Holyoke, MA Log Pond Cove, Holyoke, MA Crow Playground, Pittsfield, MA Marshall Street Playground, Somerville, MA Dana Park, Chicopee, Massachusetts Noel Field, North Adams, MA Deerfield Park, Smithfield, Rhode Island North Amherst School-Head Start, Amherst, MA Delmarva Power Recreational Facilities, Stanton, DE O’Neil Park, Chelsea, MA East Park, Worcester, MA Oak Hill Playground, Worcester, MA Elm Park, Worcester, MA Rogers Property Recreational Facility, Westborough, MA Forest Park, Springfield, MA Soldiers and Sailors Park, Wilmington, DE Frances Wyman Park, Burlington, MA South Hadley Canal Park, South Hadley, MA Globe Village Recreation Area, Southbridge, MA Tucker Playground, Pittsfield, MA Green Spring Farm Park, Fairfax County, VA Washington Park, Chelsea, MA Greenbank Park, Prices Corner, DE Wisniowski Park, Chicopee, MA Sustainable Design
Eddy’s Place, Bioretention Area River Valley Market, Bioswale Parking Island River Valley Market, Hadley, MA Northampton, MA Storm Water Recycling System Northampton, MA
Downtown Amherst Sidewalks, Structural Soil Green Wall at The Berkshire Design Group Amherst, MA Northampton, MA
The Berkshire Design Group sustainable development practices are integral in our design process to create projects that leave a positive impact on our environment. Sustainable development methods used includes:
• Bioretention areas • Rain Gardens • Bioretention swales • Bioswale Parking Islands • Stormwater Recycling • Structural Soil • Porous Pavement • Green Roofs and Walls • Transit-Oriented Development • Rain Water Harvesting
Florence Savings Bank, Bioswale Granby, MA
4 Allen Place Northampton, Massachusetts 01060 Telephone (413) 582-7000 Facsimile (413) 582-7005 E-Mail [email protected] School Street Park Agawam, Massachusetts
Services: Master plan for a $3 million, 57-acre public park. Full range of landscape architecture and civil engineering services including: site analysis and design, permitting, construction and administration of site work.
4 Allen Place Northampton, Massachusetts 01060 Telephone (413) 582-7000 Facsimile (413) 582-7005 E-Mail [email protected] Williams Park Chicopee, Massachusetts
Services: Master plan for a 15-acre public park. Full range of landscape architecture and civil engineering services including: site analysis and design, permitting, construction and observation of site work.
Park program included: two playgrounds for kids of all ages, waterspray park, two tennis courts, volleyball court, as well as softball and soccer fields.
4 Allen Place Northampton, Massachusetts 01060 Telephone (413) 582-7000 Facsimile (413) 582-7005 E-Mail [email protected] Rotary Park Boundless Playground Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Services: Collaborated with the City of Pittsfield and community to develop the site design for this fully accessible playground and parking lot. Also provided construction documents, bidding and inspection services.
4 Allen Place Northampton, Massachusetts 01060 Telephone (413) 582-7000 Facsimile (413) 582-7005 E-Mail [email protected] Ray Ellerbrook Park Northampton, Massachusetts
Services: Collaborated with the community to develop a Master Plan for the new public park located on the site of the former Northampton State Hospital. Full range of services included site design and construction documents for the park, access road, parking areas and sports fi elds (one multi-sports fi eld and two 60-foot softball fi elds).
4 Allen Place Northampton, Massachusetts 01060 Telephone (413) 582-7000 Facsimile (413) 582-7005 E-Mail [email protected] August 29, 2009 Grand Opening Plum Brook Recreation Area
Amherst, Massachusetts
Services: Master plan for a $800,000 multi-purpose athletic facility. Full range of landscape architecture and civil engineering services including: site analy- sis and design, permitting, construction and administration of site work.
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Peter H. Wells, A.S.L.A. Principal
Mr. Wells is a registered landscape architect with extensive experience in site planning, urban design, landscape architecture, and interior landscape architecture. Over the past thirty years he has worked on a wide range of projects in the United States and abroad. He has developed the site design and construction management skills necessary to manage and coordinate a variety of projects ranging from Park and Recreational Design to Commercial and Housing Developments.
EDUCATION 1976 University of Rhode Island, Associate Degree in Plant and Soil Science Kingston, RI 1979 University of Georgia, Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Athens, GA Graduated Cum Laude Honors Certificate of Honor for Excellence in the Study of Landscape Architecture, American Society of Landscape Architecture 1995 Harvard University, Graduate School of Design Cambridge, MA Professional Development Program Seminars
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1984-present Principal, The Berkshire Design Group, Inc. Northampton, MA 1978-1984 Landscape Architect, Senior Associate, Edward R. Bachtle & Associates, Inc. Wilmington, DE 1978 Landscape Architect, Cooperative Extension Service, Univ. of Georgia Athens, GA
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION 1982 Massachusetts License #833 1986 Connecticut License #519 2010 Certified Playground Safety Inspector License #15861-0313 National Playground Safety Institute
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN AWARDS American Society of Landscape Architects: Chattahoochee Riverway Atlanta, GA Boston Society of Landscape Architects: Whittier Mill Park Atlanta, GA American Society of Landscape Architects: Los Angeles River Master Plan Los Angeles, CA Boston Society of Landscape Architects: Rocky Hill Cohousing Merit Award for Housing and Community Design Northampton, MA Boston Society of Landscape Architects: Channing L. Bete World Headquarters South Deerfield, MA American Institute of Architects: Holyoke Heritage State Park Holyoke, MA American Association of Nurserymen: Holyoke Heritage State Park Holyoke, MA Interiorscape Magazine: “Best Project”: Channing L. Bete World Headquarters South Deerfield, MA Associated Landscape Contractors of America: Hyatt Regency Hotel Greenwich, CT
4 Allen Place Northampton, Massachusetts 01060 (T) 413-582-7000 (F) 413-582-7005 E-mail [email protected] Peter H. Wells Page 2 Principal
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN AWARDS (continued)
Interiorscape Magazine: “Best Project”: Hyatt Regency Hotel Greenwich, CT American Institute of Architects, NY Chapter: Hyatt Regency Hotel Greenwich, CT Wilmington Development Council: University of Delaware Marine Studies Complex Lewes, DE Design Award for Excellence, Community Participation: Cochran Square Middletown, DE American Society of Landscape Architects, PA Chapter: University of Delaware Marine Studies Complex Lewes, DE
COMMUNITY SERVICE 1989-1995 Member, Amherst Design Review Board Amherst, MA 1993-2005 Board of Directors, Porter Phelps Huntington Museum Hadley, MA 1993-2005 Board of Directors, Amherst Youth Soccer Association Amherst, MA 2000-2007 Member, Town of Amherst Recreation Needs Committee Amherst, MA 2003-2007 Member, Amherst High School Field Lighting Committee Amherst, MA 2003-present Board of Directors, Friends of Amherst Recreation Amherst, MA 2007-present Board of Directors, UMass Court Club Amherst, MA
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES 1980 American Society of Landscape Architects 1984 Boston Society of Landscape Architects 1986 National Trust for Historic Preservation 1988 National Parks and Recreation Association 1988 Massachusetts Recreation and Park Association 2008 Member, Synthetic Turf Council
TEACHING AND LECTURING
1983-1993 Instructor, Landscape Architecture Uniform National Exam Rutgers University New Brunswick, NJ 1982-1984 Instructor, Advanced Landscape Design Studio Longwood Gardens Horticultural Program Kennet Square, PA 1980-1983 Instructor, P.S. duPont Elementary School Wilmingon, DE Landscape Architecture Projects 1984-1993 Visiting Lecturer/Critic: • University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA • Conway School of Landscape Design Conway, MA 1986-89 Panel Judge: Worcester Horticultural Society Flower Show Worcester, MA Resume
Michael Y. Liu, ASLA Landscape Architect Mr. Liu is a talented designer with over eleven years of experience as a project coordinator, involved extensively in design development, site engineering, construction document preparation, and landscape construction. He brings strong graphic capabilities and personal attention to each project. EDUCATION 1988 University of Massachusetts, Master of Landscape Architecture Amherst, MA 1984 University of Massachusetts, B. S. Civil Engineering Amherst, MA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1999-Present Associate, The Berkshire Design Group, Inc. Northampton, MA 1989-1999 Landscape Architect, The Berkshire Design Group, Inc. Northampton, MA 1987-1989 Landscape Architect, Southern Vermont Engineering Brattleboro, VT
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION Massachusetts - Registered Landscape Architect License #1180
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS
PARKS AND RECREATION Amherst College - Track and tennis courts redesign. Amherst, MA Dana Park - Playground, courts and water features design. Chicopee, MA Forest Park - Zoo exhibits and garden design. Springfield, MA Swift River Inn - Cross country ski lodge and master planning. Cummington, MA
SCHOOLS AND INSTITUTIONS Deerfield Academy - Master planning, siting for new dormitory. Deerfield, MA Eaglebrook School - Campus and roadway redesign. Deerfield, MA Hampshire College - Master planning and drainage improvements. Amherst, MA National Yiddish Book Center - New facility planning and design. Amherst, MA Springfield Quadrangle Museums - Construction administration. Springfield, MA
LAND DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING Dana Woods - Clustered subdivision consisting of 150 house lots. Belchertown, MA Lathrop Community - New 77 unit retirement community. Northampton, MA Loomis Village - Retirement village with apartments/assisted living building. South Hadley, MA RESIDENTIAL DESIGN Knak Residence - Swimming pool, golf tee and fairway, lighting and custom railings. Somers, CT Mitchell Residence - Site grading, planting pool design and custom detailing. West Springfield, MA Tarses Residence - Garden and entry court design. Custom Home of the Year, 1993. Williamstown, MA
TEACHING 1999 Visiting Instructor/Critic Amherst, MA University of Massachusetts, Undergraduate Design Studio 2006 Seminar Panelist Amherst, MA University of Massachusetts, "Open Space Residential Development" Amherst, MA Resume
Mark B. Darnold, P. E. Principal
Mr. Darnold has over twenty years of diverse experience in Civil Engineering throughout the Northeast. This experience includes design of municipal and state highways, site design for commercial and institutional facilities, drainage design and storm water management, geometric and signal design, environmental permitting, bidding and construction services. Other projects include airport design, all aspects of subdivision design, sanitary and storm sewers, water, irrigation dams, river bank and dike stabilization design, and review services for municipal agencies.
EDUCATION 1994 Design Professionals Insurance Company: Lessons in Professional Liability, Course-work for Design Professionals 1992 Managing Multiple Projects, Skillpath Inc. 1990 Traffic Signs and Markings, Baystate Roads Program 1985 & 1989 Urban Hydrology for Small Watersheds, USDA-SCS 1984 Principals of Hot Mix Asphalt, Asphalt Institute 1982 Hydrologic & Hydraulic Concepts in Flood Insurance Studies, Ralph M. Parsons Laboratory 1976 University of Central Florida, B.S. Civil/Environmental Engineering
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1993 Principal, The Berkshire Design Group, Inc. Northampton, Massachusetts 1983-1993 Chief Engineer, Almer Huntley Associates, Inc. Northampton, Massachusetts 1980-1983 Project Engineer, New Hampshire Department of Public Works Concord, New Hampshire
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS 1998 Department of Environmental Protection Soil Evaluator Amherst, Massachusetts 1995 Massachusetts Certified Title 5 System Inspector 1994 Rhode Island-Professional Engineer License # 6314 1993 Vermont-Professional Engineer License # 6610 1985 Massachusetts-Professional Engineer License # 32459 1984 Connecticut-Professional Engineer License # 13411
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES National Society of Professional Engineers Institute of Transportation Engineers
4 Allen Place * Northampton, Massachusetts 01060 * Telephone (413) 582-7000 * Facsimile (413-582-7005 * E-mail [email protected] Mark B. Darnold Page 2 Principal
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE The design of over 30 municipal highway projects with a total length of 37 miles, including the design of traffic signals at 15 major intersections. Total construction cost are over $28 million. The design of over 40 subdivision projects, with over 20 miles of roadway and associated utilities, grading, drainage, and environmental permitting. Provided total site design for 48 projects including grading, drainage, site utilities, pavement design, storm water management, environmental permitting, etc. Design of 16 major drainage projects, culvert crossings, dredging, and river bank design and repair. Provided review of over 70 projects for municipal agencies. Design of runway and taxiway pavement repair projects at five airports, through a contract with the Massachu- setts Aeronauts Commissions.
RELEVANT ROADWAY DESIGN EXPERIENCE Amherst, MA: Governors Drive/North Pleasant Street/Eastman Lane Signalized Intersection Reconstruction Amherst, MA: Main/Southeast/Northeast Streets Intersection Reconstruction and Signalization Amherst, MA: University Drive/Amity Streets Signalized Intersection Reconstruction Belchertown, MA: U.S. Route 202, MA Route 21 Intersection Reconstruction and Signalization Bernardston, MA: Hoe Shop Road Reconstruction Beverly, MA: Road Removal and Site Restoration Charlemont, MA: Legate Hill Road Reconstruction Easthampton, MA: Line Street Reconstruction Easthampton, MA: MA Route 141 Reconstruction Fitchburg, MA: Scripture Road and Ashby State Road Reconstruction Hadley, MA: Stockbridge Road Reconstruction Holyoke, MA: High Street Reconstruction Montague, MA: First Street Extension Montague, MA: Sixth Street Bridge Signalization North Adams, MA: Richview Avenue Reconstruction North Adams, MA: Rockwell Road Reconstruction North Adams, MA: Bracewell Avenue and North Holden, Hall and Grove Streets Reconstruction North Adams, MA: Prospect, Jackson, Hudson, Wesleyan Streets and Herman Avenue Reconstruction Northampton, MA: Old South Street Urban Systems Roadway Reconstruction and Signalization Northampton, MA: U.S. Route 5 (King and Pleasant Streets) Urban Systems Roadway Reconstruction and Signalization Northampton, MA: Cooke Avenue Roadway Reconstruction Orange, MA: MA Route 2A Roadway Reconstruction Pelham, MA: North Valley Road Reconstruction Southampton, MA: Crooked Ledge Road Reconstruction South Hadley, MA: South Hadley Urban Systems Roadway Reconstruction South Hadley, MA: Route 116 and Route 47 Roadway Reconstruction and Signalization Ware, MA: MA Route 9 Signalization Westfield, MA: North Elm / Notre Dame Street / U.S. Route 202 Roadway Reconstruction Resume Marc S. D'Urso, P. E.. Civil Engineer
Mr. D’Urso’s professional experience includes land surveying, site design, environmental permitting, construction inspections, feasibility studies, and municipal projects including utility rehabilitation and highway design. Mr. D’Urso is also a Title 5 designer experienced with designing and permitting larger on-site wastewater treatment facilities with secondary and tertiary treatment components.
EDUCATION
1996 University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA B.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1998-Present Civil Engineer, The Berkshire Design Group, Inc. Northampton, MA 1997-1998 Civil Engineer/Land Surveyor, Almer Huntley, Jr. & Associates, Inc. Northampton, MA 1996 Land Surveyor, Site Development Engineers Atlanta, GA
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS 2004 Massachusetts-Professional Engineer License #45858 1998 Massachusetts Certified Soil Evaluator License #SE508 1997 Massachusetts Engineer-in-Training License #17958
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS MUNICIPAL Griswaldville Sewer, Water, and Stormwater Project - Complete rehabilitation for Village Center Colrain, MA North Adams, B’96 and B’97 Road Rehabilitation – Roadway reconstruction for 12 urban roads North Adams, MA Sheldon Field Park-and-Ride Lot – Design of 75 Space Park-and-Ride Lot and amenities Northampton, MA Town Hill Road – Full reconstruction of 4,000 linear feet of roadway Middlefield, MA LAND DEVELOPMENT Holiday Inn Hotel – Stormwater management system Hadley, MA HBOC Office Building – Stormwater management system Hadley, MA SCHOOLS AND INSTITUTIONS Lanesborough Elementary School – Stormwater management / Title 5 Sewage Disposal Systems Lanesborough, MA Pioneer Valley Regional School – On-site wastewater treatment facility Northfield, MA Littleton High School – On-site wastewater treatment facility/Stormwater management system Littleton, MA Van Sickle School – Stormwater management system Springfield, MA RESIDENTIAL Bixby Court – Stormwater management system Northampton, MA Terwilliger Property – Title 5 Sewage disposal system Holland, MA Levinson Property – Title 5 System Westhampton, MA FEASIBILITY STUDIES Westborough Elementary School - Site selection study Westborough, MA Tolland and Beartown State Forests - Expansion studies Tolland, MA
CIVIC AWARDS Rotary International Foundation: Group Study Exchange Fellowship to the Netherlands
4 Allen Place * Northampton, Massachusetts 01060 * (413) 582-7000 (T) * (413) 582-7005 (F) * E-mail [email protected]