Plainfield Charter Township Statement of Qualifications — Non-Motorized Pathways and Trails Master Plan Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc. engineers | scientists | architects | constructors December 22, 2016 Mr. Bill Fischer Community Development Director Plainfield Charter Township 6161 Belmont Avenue, NE Belmont, MI 49306-9609 Re: Statement of Qualifications (RFQ): Non-Motorized Trails and Pathways Plan Dear Mr. Fischer: Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc. (FTCH) has the resources and technical expertise to help the Township develop an effective non-motorized trails and pathways master plan. We are a local firm with proven capability and project understanding on similar projects. We are also proud of our long-term relationships with our clients. We have carefully reviewed the specifications and current master plan map, and will have no difficulty meeting the criteria. FTCH is excited about developing a working relationship with the Township and look forward to providing you with the best expertise and staff resources available. Please contact us if you require additional information. Sincerely, FISHBECK, THOMPSON, CARR & HUBER, INC. Kyle A. Patrick, PE Michael L. Berrevoets, PE drp Enclosures TABLE OF CONTENTS Firm Introducon 1 Project Manager and Team Member Profiles 2 Experience and References with Similar Projects, Grants, and Millages 3 Organized Trail Group and Associaon Involvement 4 FIRM INTRODUCTION 1 Firm Introduction Organization’s Legal Name Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc. (FTCH) Headquarters 1515 Arboretum Drive, SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 616.575.3824 Years in Business, Structure, and Ownership Established in 1956 and incorporated in Michigan in 1967, FTCH is a professional civil engineering, environmental, architectural/engineering, and construction services consulting firm with offices in Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio; Grand Rapids, Lansing, Novi, Macomb, and Kalamazoo, Michigan; and Lafayette, Indiana. Steady growth has increased our staff to more than 380 people. FTCH is a 100-percent, employee-owned professional firm and works with clients from the governmental, industrial, institutional, and private sectors. Our projects range from small feasibility, planning, and regulatory studies to very large design and construction projects. FTCH is a member of the Engineering News- Record’s Top 500 Design Firms. Our civil engineering division consists of experienced civil engineers, licensed surveyors, stormwater/drainage experts, and landscape architects. The environmental division is a mix of environmental engineers, chemists, biologists, chemical engineers, air quality experts, compliance/regulatory specialists, geologists, hydrogeologists, certified safety professionals, and wetland experts. Our architectural/engineering division has complete building design capabilities with architects and structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers. Our construction division offers construction management and design/build services. The FTCH Advantage FTCH’s collective expertise encompasses the full spectrum of engineering services. Our proposed project team will have direct access to FTCH’s over 380 professionals including our Infrastructure Division, which consists of experienced civil engineers, licensed surveyors, construction engineers, and stormwater/ drainage experts; our Environmental Division, a group of environmental engineers, chemists, biologists, chemical engineers, air quality experts, compliance/ regulatory specialists, geologists, hydrogeologists, and wetland experts; our Architectural/Engineering Division, which has bridge design capabilities with structural engineers, as well as landscape architects. It’s this vast range of available Firm Introduction | 2 services that separates us from our competitors. We have the ability to resolve any issues that may arise in-house, and have the resources available to arrive at an effective solutions to achieve the project’s objective. Engineering Services According to the provided map for the Township’s planned Non-Motorized Pathways and Trails, the preliminary pathway alignment will encounter various elements to achieve a complete system as proposed. Local and state roadway systems, recreational and educational facilities, wetland and floodplain areas will all be encountered at some point in the design process for the entire system. Our design team is experienced in all aspects of municipal design for utility projects, roadways, pathways, and stormwater management; and our environmental and water resource group is well versed in all current regulations and requirements. FTCH has extensive experience providing local construction engineering services to our clients. This construction engineering experience includes construction contract administration, construction inspection, material density and testing service coordination, construction staking, and as-built drawing preparation. We provide plan review assistance including reviewing land development plans, plats, condos, easements, construction drawings, and documents. FTCH has survey crews in the Grand Rapids, Lansing, Kalamazoo, and Novi offices. All surveyors in the Grand Rapids office are professional surveyors. We utilize the latest equipment available, and crews are typically one-person crews utilizing robotic total stations for topographic survey and construction staking. During times of high demand, survey crews are brought in from other office locations to assist with the increased workload. Grants and Funding Procurement Funding has become a critical consideration in planning the scope and implementation program for major infrastructure improvements. Funding considerations include the availability of loans and grants, millage, DDA funding, and cost allocations between various departments. We will provide the Township access to our grants database, which will supply information on funding categories, local match requirements, application and submittal criteria, and funding availability. In addition, we strive to build relationships with private sector grant programs (i.e., private foundations) to help increase our clients’ ability to capture grant funds. Possible funding sources for the project outside of the recent millage may include an MDOT Safe Routes to School Program grant (proximity to local schools), MDOT Transportation Alternatives Program grant, National Resources Trust Fund grant, and inquiring about partnering with local transportation projects (MDOT, Kent County, etc) to complete those trail segments that follow existing roadways. There are options available to potentially use the approved millage and the local match to stretch the Township’s dollar farther. There is also the potential for setting up phasing of the segments to bond and do a few larger projects to be more efficient and stretch the Township’s funding. Bottom Line FTCH has a reputation for delivering on our promises. We take pride in serving our clients, and over 85 percent of our work is through repeat clients – a testimony to the level of service and quality we provide. Having a resource of so many dedicated professionals in so many technical fields, FTCH has the ability to assemble a specific group of technical experts to develop and successfully deliver a valuable project or program to Plainfield Township. FTCH’s employees take great pride in being innovators, educators, and designers of excellence. We are committed to sustainable design, environmental protection, and low impact development (LID) best management practices (BMPs). Ultimately, our goal is to create healthy, livable, and productive environments conceived and built in accordance with sustainability principles. Through inspiration, education, and our commitment, we aim to have a positive influence on our environment and our clients’ projects. PROJECT MANAGER AND TEAM MEMBER PROFILES 2 Project Team *Key Staff, Resume Included PLAINFIELD CHARTER TOWNSHIP PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE *Jim Smalligan, PE PROJECT MANAGER *Kyle Patrick, PE QA/QC *Mike Berrevoets, PE PROJECT ENGINEERING SURVEY/SCANNING WETLANDS BRIDGES *Ryan LaReau, PE *Tim Platz, PS *Elise Tripp, PWS *Liz Westrate, PE *Tony Bartol, PS Support Dennis Chase Tim Honick FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT *Brian McKissen, PE, CFM Kyle Patrick, PE Associate | Senior Civil Engineer Kyle has experience with a variety of MDOT and local agency design projects. Registrations Kyle’s responsibilities include geometric design of roadways, storm and sanitary and Certifications sewer design, quantity calculations, engineer’s estimates, and traffic and roadside Professional Engineer – Michigan safety design. Kyle’s also has experience with onsite inspection of road Education reconstruction and paving projects including utilities, site layout, construction staking, and surveying. BS in Civil Engineering, Michigan State University ROADS/HIGHWAYS pavement markings, and Years of Experience DESIGN intersection improvements. 14 with FTCH City of Grand Rapids, Michigan Adams Street South Extension 0 with other firms Highland Avenue from Division and Intersection Improvements 14 years total Street to Madison Avenue; and at Adams and Jackson Streets Jefferson Avenue from Highland Construction of a local road with Michigan Avenue from Smith Avenue to Hall Street cul-de-sac, including stormwater Street to Seeley Street Reconstruction of local streets; improvements, permanent signing, Design of 0.29 miles of HMA base improvements for sanitary and and pavement markings. crushing and shaping, HMA storm sewers, water main, overlay, shoulder