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PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING, PREPARATION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS (PRE-QUALIFICATION FOR TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES SERVICES) OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SOLICITATION OF INTEREST EC-1931 | JULY 21, 2017 STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS EC-1931 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Letter of Interest 2. Firm Capabilities and Qualifications 3. Resources 4. Table of Organization 5. Experience with Department Procedures 6. Quality of Service 7. Ability to Perform Work 8. Professional References 9. Capacity 10. Supporting Documentation A. DBE Statement and Certificate B. CAP 255 Form ODOT | Pre-Qualification for Transportation Alternatives Services July 21, 2017 Transportation Online Professional Services Oklahoma Department of Transportation 200 N.E. 21st Street Oklahoma City, OK 73105‐3204 Attn: Rosana Toney Selection Committee Members: As former City Engineer for El Reno, I understand the importance of State and Federal assistance for the Transportation Alternative Programs. Many of the smaller communities around Oklahoma require this assistance in order to provide a higher quality of life to their citizens. Efficient planning, design and use of funds to the greatest possible effect is of the utmost importance. Aguirre & Fields, LP has experience with transportation alternatives projects, such as the San Gabriel Hike/Bike Trail Extension in the City of Georgetown, and the Tiger Project #1, White Oak Path: Albonson Road to Antoine Drive Link in the City of Houston, as well as the writing of grant proposals for a Small City Grant Proposals project for the City of El Reno. Our team understands the process needed to successfully complete these projects. In response to your Solicitation of Interest released on July 7, 2017, Aguirre & Fields, LP is interested in being considered for Engineering Contract EC‐1931, the Preliminary Engineering and Preparation of Construction Plans, Pre‐Qualification for Transportation Alternatives Services. Our outstanding Oklahoma staff has a combined 56 years of design experience; 29 of those years being internal experience at ODOT, as each of us worked for the Department at different times in our careers and in a variety of positions, including co‐op trainees, squad supervisors, CADD specialists, and bridge design engineers. Our staff has the expertise, and we use the innovative tools such as OpenRoads and OpenBridge, to address highly technical engineering solutions, however, we have the practical mindedness to know when it is prudent to not “re‐invent the wheel.” We are eager to put our knowledge and sensibility to work for you! We look forward to collaborating with ODOT to ensure the success and safety of projects benefiting these communities. As Project Manager for these projects, I certify that all information presented in this response is accurate and true. Should you need any additional information while reviewing our qualifications, do not hesitate to contact me at (405) 703‐2859. Sincerely, Robert Rose, P.E. Project Manager ODOT | Pre-Qualification for Transportation Alternatives Services STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS EC-1931 FIRM CAPABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS AGUIRRE & FIELDS, LP was established in 1999 by Oscar Aguirre, P.E. and Richard Fields, P.E. with the vision of “raising the bar” in structural and transportation engineering. Because of this vision, Aguirre & Fields now has a thriving office in Oklahoma City, in the heart of Bricktown, as well as three (3) other offices located in Austin, Fort Worth and Houston, TX. Our team has grown from three (3) employees to a staff of 101. These staff members are well experienced in transportation, structural and construction phase services throughout Oklahoma and Texas. Aguirre & Fields has the technical expertise and relevant project experience to serve the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT or Department) on Preliminary Engineering and Preparation of Construction Plans for Transportation Alternatives. We understand the needs of the communities throughout Oklahoma because we live, work, and raise our families here. We are excited to offer our exceptional capabilities to respond to any project needs that ODOT may experience via this request. Our team is committed to providing a timely performance and exceeding ODOT’s expectations by providing the following: Abilities. Aguirre & Fields is equipped with the innovative tools and resources, such as OpenRoads, OpenBridge and the use of drones, to handle any transportation issue. We are the engineer of record on an array of transportation projects from complex urban arterials to rural roadway widenings to community‐based transportation alternative projects. Resources. Project work for this contract will be performed out of our Oklahoma City office. As needed, our local staff can utilize Aguirre & Fields’ professional transportation and construction management staff members in other offices to ensure quality and timely PS&E delivery. We have an incredibly high retention rate for our design staff. This allows us to provide our clients continuity in staff throughout your project. Additionally, Aguirre & Fields has long‐standing relationships with many local survey, H&H, geotechnical, and environmental firms. We will form the right team for your specific needs. Quality. Many State DOTs, counties and municipalities award us repeat contracts based on the quality of work we produce. This repeat work accounts for more than 80% of our contracts. Timeliness. Aguirre & Fields plans and schedules each project ahead of time according to project needs and resources available. This level of planning ensures that we consistently meet or beat our deadlines. Experience. We have designed hundreds of road and bridge projects of many variations. Our Oklahoma team has a combined 56 years of experience serving ODOT, the OTA, and various cities, counties and CEDs. Our staff focuses on providing solutions that are sustainable and economical, with a goal of designing public infrastructure to last for generations. Aguirre & Fields, Oklahoma City office ODOT | Pre-Qualification for Transportation Alternatives Services STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS EC-1931 FIRM CAPABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS AGUIRRE & FIELDS is well versed in the design, construction and coordination relative to small and large transportation engineering projects, including those Construction engineering and inspection projects with: Transportation feasibility and route studies Non‐standard superstructure design Roadway schematic design Non‐standard substructure design Roadway and freeway design Specialty coatings/treatments/painting Detention ponds Repair of damaged beams, decks, rails, bents Major interchange design Temporary bridge and retaining wall structures Traffic studies and engineering Phased bridge replacements Pollution prevention plans Bridge widenings Project finance consulting Assessment of structurally deficient and functionally Floodplain and floodway permitting obsolete structures Site planning & feasibility studies Bridge rehabilitations and historic assessments Pedestrian and bicycle facilities Fracture critical inspections Bridge beam re‐use Construction field inspections Fill, cut and hybrid retaining walls Forensic engineering/materials testing Offsite fabrication inspection RESOURCES Our proposed Project Manager for the contract is Robert roadway engineers on staff, should Robert’s in‐house team Rose, P.E. Robert has over 17 years’ experience in need support. This availability and engineering depth engineering design and rehabilitation of various civil allows us to be responsive to your needs, and execute work engineering projects, with an emphasis on the design of quickly and efficiently. Our 6‐month workload currently roadways. shows Aguirre & Fields having four (4) full‐time employees available for engineering projects. The Aguirre & Fields staff of 101 employees, including 33 Professional Engineers (P.E.) (11 of which are Oklahoma In addition, Aguirre & Fields teams with the best P.E.s) and 17 Engineering Interns (EI), in structural, geotechnical, H&H, and environmental firms in Oklahoma roadway, and Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) to offer a complete menu of engineering services. Aguirre services, provides our clients with engineers fully capable & Fields custom selects each project team to the specific of managing and designing transportation projects of all needs of each contract. types and sizes. Most of our engineers also have advanced Our Table of Organization for this contract is shown on the degrees of study. following page. We currently have short and long‐term staff availability. Moreover, all four (4) of our offices have structural and ODOT | Pre-Qualification for Transportation Alternatives Services Table of Organization EC 1931 PRINCIPAL‐IN‐CHARGE AGUIRRE & FIELDS, LP (AF) DBE 120 E. Sheridan Ave., Suite 205 Mark Gribble, P.E. Oklahoma City, OK 73104 (405) 759‐6200 PROJECT MANAGER Robert Rose, P.E. BRIDGE/STRUCTURAL CONSTRUCTABILITY ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES REVIEW SURVEY Ralph Nguyen, P.E. Chris Bilich, P.E. Oscar Aguirre, P.E. Robert Doty, P.E. Rick Carle, P.E. GEOTECHNICAL Alison Williams, EI HYDRAULICS / ROADWAY/TRAFFIC HYDROLOGY ENGINEERING CADD TEAM Robert Rose, P.E. ENVIRONMENTAL Staci Winlock Robert Doty, P.E. Eric Schluter Alison Williams, EI UTILITY RELOCATION Tim Roszko Emily Wohlgemuth, P.E. COORDINATION & INSPECTION TRAFFIC ENGINEERING / STUDIES Primary Team Member: Bold Italics Red ODOT | Pre-Qualification for Transportation Alternatives Services| STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS