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DCI Engineers; November 2022 Buffalo Hills Golf Course Stillwater Bridge Repair fI ►;a ° a DCII EfGIrlEERS a 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O ° a TABLE OF CONTENTS a O Section I Cover Letter 0 Section II 1 General Information O o Section III 1 Relevant Company o Information 0 o Section IV 1 Company Qualifications 0 o Section V 1 Contract Understanding o & Approach o Section VI 1 Approach to Contract o Management 0 o Section VII 1 Other Factors 0 a Appendix A 1 Key Personnel Resumes 0 0 0 O TABLE OF CONTENTS DCI ENGINEERS I BUFFALO HILLS GOLF COURSE 0 rl G I (-1 EERS • November 15, 2022 City Clerk 201 First Avenue East Kalispell, Montana 59901 Re: Buffalo Hills Golf Course Stillwater Bridge Repair Dear City of Kalispell and Buffalo Hills Golf Course, The team here at DCI offers something straightforward—a proactive group that tackles problem solving. We're seasoned engineers and designers who understand technical savvy means nothing if you don't have the commitment to client service. This means being available to you to provide real-time feedback and understanding where the project is—at all times—when it comes to design, schedule and budget. We're right here in Kalispell, working, living and even hitting the greens at Buffalo. Our office is just a couple miles west through downtown and we place personal pride in a hometown project. Our experience here has included the Montana Children's Center and Digestive Health Institute for Logan Healthcare; Muldown Elementary, Glacier Gateway Elementary, Ruder Elementary, and Somers Middle School for Kalispell Public Schools; and Moran Creek Bridge for Flathead County. With offices here and throughout Montana, DCI understands the design standards, both regional and federal, for this type of work, and we have the resources available to mitigate any unnecessary costs and scheduling hurdles. We do this by mapping out a game plan and including our project stakeholders early on in the process. We hope this package provides you a better understanding of how we work and what we bring to the table. Please do not hesitate to reach out to either of us if you have any questions. Sincerely, DCI Engineers Matthew Schmidt, PE, SE, P.ENG Principal / Vice President 131 West Main Street Missoula, MT 59802 P 1 (406) 721-7315 E 1 mschmidt@dci-engineers.com F 1 (206) 332-1600 Chris Schlegel, PE Principal 450 Corporate Drive, Suite 112 Kalispell, MT 59901 P 1 (406) 752-5675 E 1 cschlegel@dci-engineers.com F 1 (206) 332-1600 GENERAL INFORMATION Description of Company When DCI Engineers first opened in 1988, our founders vowed to do engineering differently. They wanted to bring a creative, "can do" mentality to structural engineering. And while the firm has since expanded from a single office to 22 across the United States, the spirit of Service, Innovation and Value remain the same today. DCI has been providing client -focused transportation structural engineering services in Montana for over 15 years. Our office locations are spread throughout Montana including Kalispell, Bozeman, Missoula, Helena and Hamilton. These offices employ over 50 engineers and technical support staff. Over the past several years we have been further expanding our bridge department, this includes strategic hiring to bolster design and increase our inspection and load rating capabilities. Our design engineers have worked over that past two decades on high profile projects throughout Montana and the western United States. In addition to DCI's right-of-way department, we have NBIS qualified bridge inspectors, Team Leaders, and professional engineers licensed in Montana. We have AASHTOWare and have worked directly with MDT on Load Ratings and bridge rehabilitation. Bridge design encompasses several cross -discipline components—structural, civil and right-of-way are a few of these services and all are included in DCI's project capabilities. In addition to coordinating with survey, geotechnical, and environmental subconsultants, these DCI design teams work hand-in-hand with local, regional and state officials for a streamlined process. Whether concrete or steel, existing or new, our bridge work has helped connect communities and kept America's infrastructure on the move. Subconsultants DCI is working with long-time project partners WGM Group and Slopeside Engineering to round out he team for this project. As the Environmental Consul nt, WGM has been providing planning and design solutions or landscape and water resources since 1966, with offices in Kalispell, Bozeman, Missoula and Hamilton. Their more than 700 site visits and 300+ permit reviews for conservation districts make them a valuable member of this roster. DCI E n G i rl E E R S1 Lead Firm's Contact Information Primary Contact Matthew Schmidt, PE, SE, P.ENG Bridge Department Principal / Vice President P 1 (406) 721-7315 E 1 mschmidt@dci-engineers.com Secondary Contact Chris Schlegel, PE Local Principal in Charge P 1 (406) 752-5675 E 1 cschlegel@dci-engineers.com Providing ge technical xe pertise, based right here in Kalispell, Slopeside is knowIn for their problem - / solutions on challenging projects where typical investigation and construction practices just aren't possible. Applicable Montana Licenses DCI's project team members are professionally licensed civil and structural engineers in the State of Montana. Both Bridge Inspection Team Leaders, Travis and Chuck, have the below applicable licensures and trainings that prepare them for the NBIS Bridge Inspections Contract: • Safety Inspection of In -Service Bridges, FHWA- N H I-130055 • Bridge Inspection Refresher Training, FHWA- N H I-130053 • Load and Resistance Factor Rating for Highway Bridges, FHWA-NHI-130092A • Fracture Critical Inspection Course, FHWA- N H I-130078 GENERAL INFORMATION DCI ENGINEERS 1 CITY OF KALISPELL Organizational Chart 4 WGM ROUP Environmental Consultant Eric Anderson, PE, CFM Senior Project Engineer 1 DCI!E fl G I f1 E E R S DCI \opeside E rl G I rl E E R S Structural & Civil Engineer Matthew Schmidt, PE, SE, P.ENG ,,rinapa in Charge Travis Bradshaw, PE Bridge Project Manager I Charles Euwema, PE Bridge Inspection Team Leader Cory Claussen 1 ., Engineering `,„ Engineering Geotechnical Consultant Joshua Smith, PE Principal Geotechnical Engineer 1 Chris Schlegel, PE Local Principal in Charge 1 Vasudeo Samant, EIT Connor Collins, EIT Bridge Inspection Team Leader Bridge Project Engineer Civil Project Engineer RELEVANT COMPANY EXPERIENCE With five of our 22 nation-wide offices in Montana alone, DCI Engineers leverages regional expertise backed by national experience. This includes Federal, State, County and Municipal bridge design and rehabilitation where we've worked directly with federal agencies and state organizations—including environmental agencieon similar and larger scale projects. While DCI has experience working with FEMA, our hydrology consultant, WGM Group, will be the agency's direct contact on this project. In addition to permitting bridge structures adjacent to large waterways, DCI has a resume behind performing analysis of concrete, metal and timber structures associated with bridge rehabilitation, as well as bridge abutments. KEY to Statement of Experience: *Look for these symbols in the next page's project experience examples Experien Fe bridge design & rehabilitation. Cou Experience working with Federal & State organizations specifically FEMA or any other organization dealing with projects of this scale. 1I1 Performance analysis of concrete, metal, & tim associated with the rehabilitation &. bridge abcmnerits. habilitation design & construction management of bridges or similar structures. perience working with multiple Federal or State vironmental agencies & regulations on large scale p ermitting experience relevant to performing similar ark within & adjacent to a large waterway. GENERAL INFORMATION & RELEVANT COMPANY EXPERIENCE DCI ENGINEERS 1 CITY OF KALISPELL RELEVANT COMPANY EXPERIENCE DCI E rl G I rl EER S Gallatin County Bridge Repair Gallatin County, Montana r r COSTS: DCI is not privy to final budgets or change orders. STATEMENT OF EXPERIENCE: 1, III, IV DCI TEAM: Matt Schmidt, Principal in Charge; Travis Bradshaw, Project Manager; Chuck Euwema, Bridge Inspection Team Lead DCI recently worked with Gallatin County on bridge rehabilitations located over Cottonwood Creek and Hyalite Creek just outside of Bozeman, Montana. In Spring 2020, these bridges were assigned load restrictions by MDT, greatly limiting traffic flow and load carrying capacity on major roadways within the county. Sweet Grass County Bridges Big Timber, Montana COSTS: DCI is not privy to final budgets or change orders. STATEMENT OF EXPERIENCE: I, III, IV DCI TEAM: Matt Schmidt, Principal in Charge; Travis Bradshaw, Project Manager; Chuck Euwema, Bridge Inspection Team Lead; Vasuedo Samant, Project Engineer The Sweetgrass County project is a current on-going effort that consists of the inspection, load rating and rehabilitation of four separate structures owned and maintained by Sweetgrass County, MT. All four bridge existing structures utilize timber stringers with wood deck. Coleman Creek Culvert Kittitas County, Washington COSTS: DCI is not privy to final budgets or change orders. STATEMENT OF EXPERIENCE: I, 11, III, IV, V, VI DCI TEAM: Matt Schmidt, Principal in Charge; Travis Bradshaw, Project Manager DCI provided structural design for a crossing over Coleman Creek, located along the Vantage Highway. The previous crossing consisted of two fish barrier culvert structures that were impeding fish migration and had extensive scour at each end. The design for the new bridge matches the existing roadway width and profile and consist of a simple span bridge with an approximate length of 30 feet. Edwards Bridge Ravalli County, Montana COSTS: DCI is not privy to final budgets or change orders. STATEMENT OF EXPERIENCE: I, 11, III, IV, V, VI DCI TEAM: Matt Schmidt, Principal in Charge; Travis Bradshaw, Project Manager; Vasuedo Samant, Project Engineer The bridge, which spans 1 00 -ft, sustained partial collapse in 2018 and DCI was critical in developing alternatives, cost estimate, and conceptual design/drawings for pursuit of the grant application. DCI ENGINEERS I BUFFALO HILLS GOLF COURSE DCI 4 0 0 0 0 E rl G I rl E E R S Professional Services Provided to Jurisdictions DCI Engineers is excited to assemble a comprehensive team to provide professional engineering solutions to evaluate, design and perform construction management for the repair of the existing bridge crossing the Stillwater River located within the Buffalo Hills Golf Course. We leverage our experience on a local, regional and federal level to provide topnotch services. This experience has included the Gallatin County Bridge rehabilitation (2022), Cottonwood Creek (2020) and South 19th bridge (2022) projects, all of which were "State adjacent" through our work with Montana Department of Transportation and load rating submittals. Our federal work included the Hiawatha Trail Snow Sheds inspection (2021), and our local county experience has included Flathead County (Moran Creek Bridge on Highway 486 [20171 Ravalli County (Edwards Road Bridge[2019-2021]) and Gallatin County (2022). Each of the projects noted above have occurred within the last five years. Project timelines varied depending on scope, but typically range from three months to one year. In addition to our design work, DCI has performed over 1500 routine bridge inspections alone. References Jeff Clawson Building Official Kalispell City Building Department (406) 758-7734 1 jclawson@kalispell.com Mike Divish Bridge Foreman Gallatin County Road & Bridge Cottonwood Creek & Hyalite Creek Bridges (406) 363-2733 I jhorat@rc.mt.gov John Horat Roads Administrator Ravalli County Edwards Bridge (406) 363-2733 I jhorat@rc.mt.gov Cory Connor Public Works Director Sweet Grass County Sweet Grass County Bridges (406) 932-5140 1 sgroads@itstriangle.com Josh Frederickson County Engineer Kittitas County Coleman Creek Culvert (509) 962-7523 1 josh.frederickson@co.kittitas.wa.us COMPANY QUALIFICATIONS Backed by experience in structural building design for all types of projects and materials, DCI's bridge group was established over a decade ago as a response to the growing need for prefabricated, pre -designed modular bridges, specifically in Montana and the surrounding region. By partnering with Montana steel fabricators, DCI and our partners procured spans as short as 15 feet and as long as 190 feet, with up to four lanes of traffic—subsequently installing over 200 prefabricated bridges, for both pedestrian and vehicular usage, to date. During that time, we introduced bridges to our structural inspection process, which is backed by years of existing building experience ranging from historic landmarks and use -change upgrades to seismic and snow load damaged structure evaluations. This combination of bridge investigation and design has allowed us to be part of hundreds of projects in all types of materials in every corner of Montana and beyond. DCI ENGINEERS I BUFFALO HILLS GOLF COURSE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DCI's Bridge Expertise: • Materials: wood, concrete, steel • Load criteria • Bridge rehabilitation & replacement • Below and above -water investigation • Design technology & tools DCI's Bridge Group is a locally operated entity with offices in Kalispell, Helena, Hamilton, Missoula and Bozeman. Our team members have experience working with such entities as Montana Department of Transportation, the City of Kalispell Building Department and City of Whitefish Building officials. Our projects have included Montana Children's Hospital, Digestive Health Institute and Kalispell Public Schools' Glacier Elementary, Ruder Elementary, Muldown Elementary and Somers Middle School. We take that level of local and regional experience and apply it to every subsequent project, continuously fine tuning our processes and design approach for the most cost-effective and schedule -friendly solutions. DCI E rl G I rl EER S1 Certifications and Licensures The members of DCI's Bridge Team have the training, experience and qualifications to fully meet the requirements of 23 CFR 650.309.b as well as the requirements of the MDT Bridge Inspection and Rating Manual Section 2.1.1. Additionally, they are professionally licensed civil and structural engineers in the State of Montana. Our team members have the following individual registrations/certifications: • Matthew Schmidt: PE, SE, PEng; Registered in MT, ID, WY, SD NE, CO, SD, HI, VT, NH, IL, LA, NV & four Canadian Provinces • Chris Schlegel: PE; Registered in MT, AZ, CA, ME, MN, NM • Travis Bradshaw: PE; Registered in MT, AK • Chuck Euwema: PE; Registered in MT, ID • Vasudeo Samant: EIT in TX Core team member resumes are included in Appendix A. CONTRACT UNDERSTANDING & APPROACH DCI Engineers provides comprehensive evaluation, inspection, and new construction design services. Bridge design encompasses several cross -discipline components—structural, civil and right-of-way are a few of these services and all are included in DCI's project capabilities. In addition to coordinating with survey, geotechnical, and environmental partners, these DCI design teams work hand-in-hand with local, regional, state and federal officials for a streamlined process. It is our understanding that Buffalo Hills Golf Course, in coordination with the City of Kalispell, is seeking professional services to evaluate, design and provide construction management services for the repair of an existing bridge crossing the Stillwater River located within the golf course property. Originally built in 1975, the existing superstructure consists of two prestressed concrete bulb tee beams. Original design for the superstructure consisted of precast concrete backwalls and timber piles. However, due to rot and decay in the original substructure, an auxiliary support system was installed in 2006 consisting of steel "H" piles and a steel pile cap. Additionally, in 2022, the Stillwater River rose to flood levels and due to the rise in water, the material surrounding the bridge abutments began to wash out and sink holes formed at the bridge/abutment transition points creating roadway surface issues for vehicles navigating on to and off of the bridge. DCI's approach to the Stillwater Bridge Repair Project is centered around careful consideration of, and adherence to, all Federal, State, Local and project -specific standards and requirements. DCI understands that the BHGC and City of Kalispell has applied for disaster relief funds as part of the FEMA assistance program. In collaboration with our partners, WGM Group and Slopeside Engineering, it is DCI's intent to work directly with BHGC, City of Kalispell, FEMA, Flathead County Conservation District, US Army Corp of Engineers, the Montana Department of Natural Resources, and any other agency with jurisdictional stake in the project. COMPANY QUALIFICATIONS & CONTRACT UNDERSTANDING DCI ENGINEERS 1 BUFFALO HILLS GOLF COURSE Potential Challenges & Proposed Solutions No project is without challenges, and this project is no different. However, having a design team with the skills and expertise to manage these challenges can help minimize impacts to budget and timeline. Inspection/Analysis of Existing Conditions: Existing bridges, specifically concrete superstructures with buried substructures, can be notoriously difficult to assess and analyze. The strength of concrete girders is highly dependent on variables that cannot be seen during a visual inspection. Specifically, size and placement of steel reinforcement and the concrete mix design used during initial construction can dramatically affect the strength of a girder as a whole. DCI has decades of experience visually assessing and analyzing existing structures to assess their current strength. DCI uses the AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation and the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications for assessing current bridges. Our Bridge Inspection team has been trained to look for visual signs of girder overstresses and deterioration. We employ Non - Destructive testing methods to assess current conditions and look for signs of reinforcement. Also, we lean on our historical knowledge of the precast concrete fabrication industry to make educated decisions based on the time and area in which the girder was fabricated in. Finally, we lean on guidance from the Manual for Bridge Evaluation to make educated engineering judgements on strength capability based on historical, as well as planned usage, of the bridge to assign load limitations. Permitting: The extent and detail of the environmental permitting effort associated with the bridge repair will be heavily dependent upon the current condition of the bridge abutments, the surrounding streambank, the new post -flood condition of the river channel, and the proposed bridge repair solution. The existing FEMA damage assessment report and a supplemental site visit by WGM's engineering team to gather detailed condition data will be used for quick initial evaluation of the bridge and abutments. Our team also proposes to collect professional hydraulic/bathymetric survey of the abutment areas and immediate river channel upstream and downstream of the bridge to provide crucial data to quantify the extent of streambed scour, streambank erosion, and river channel geometry shifts caused by flooding. To supplement our in-house survey teams, our unmanned boat drone will assist collecting data for tricky deep -water areas. The detailed existing conditions DCI 6 0 0 0 0 0 J 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O 0 E rl G I rl E E R S investigation and survey will be a critical component in assessing river hydraulics, determining the stability of the bridge, and developing repair alternatives. Site visit observations and survey data base mapping will be summarized and integrated into a technical investigation report. The technical report will also include systematic development of bridge repair alternatives and associated streambank rehabilitation and stabilization options that address the identified issues. Our team will explore the alternatives with emphasis on cost -efficiency and minimization of permitting complexity. If streambank damage is isolated and river hydraulics are relatively stable, then streambank work may be minimal and involve only minor reshaping of slopes and armoring abutment areas with appropriately sized riprap materials. If streambank damage is found to be extensive and the river has experienced significant migration and realignment with severe hydraulics, then more aggressive alternatives may be needed. These may involve a combination of stream channel reshaping, large extensions of riprap streambank stabilization upstream and downstream of the bridge, and possibly replacing the bridge and revising the opening alignment. A HEC -RAS river model will be developed from the new survey data to help assess bridge and streambank rehabilitation alternatives. The HEC -RAS model will be used to examine scour, erosion patterns, backwater effects, and assist floodplain permitting. Permitting for the bridge repair will include preparation of a Joint Application for Proposed Work in Montana's Streams, Wetlands, Floodplains, and Other Water Bodies. The anticipated required permits using the 'Joint CONTRACT UNDERSTANDING & AI-'NROAUH DCI ENGINEERS 1 BUFFALO HILLS GOLF COURSE 0 0 0 0 Application" include a 124 Permit from MT Fish, Wildlife O and Parks, Section 404 Permit for the U.S. Army Corps O of Engineers, 318 Authorization from the Department of Environmental Quality, and a floodplain permit. Repair of the bridge is expected to fall under a standard O Nationwide Permit for Section 404 approval as long as ® impacts are isolated to the immediate bridge abutment areas. If impacts to the Corps' jurisdictional areas of the river exceed Nationwide Permit thresholds, then our team O will help coordinate mitigation through a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee system. We typically employ early and frequent © coordination with all permit agencies to attain feedback ® that is critical for evaluating alternatives and aligning O designs for a streamlined permit process. Q Floodplain permitting has potential to be complex, O therefore it will be imperative to carefully evaluate alternatives with this permit process in mind. The bridge spans the jurisdictional boundary between the City of O Kalispell and Flathead County, so floodplain permits from Q both the City and County may be required. The floodplain permit process for the new or repaired bridge will require using the HEC -RAS flood model to prove "no -rise" conditions O to the Stillwater River Zone AE floodway. As part of this ® process, the existing FEMA study will be replicated to provide the basis for a refined model that integrates new site-specific hydraulic survey data. The existing bridge is not represented on existing floodplain maps, therefore meticulous navigation of the "no -rise" process will be O imperative to avoid triggering a Letter or Map Revision O (LOMR) through FEMA. Through an iterative process and O careful examination of alternatives in the model, WGM and the bridge design team will ensure the preferred O repair solution does not increase the base flood elevation, O provides the required freeboard to conform with floodplain regulations, and integrates appropriate streambank and O abutment protection measures to ensure a long term © stability. O Engineering Design/Construction Management: © As with any multidisciplinary design project, the O biggest challenge will come with coordinating between O disciplines to meet jurisdictional needs. Through our years of experience working and communicating with O many different public agencies, we've heard this process O described as similar to "herding cats." Well, if that's so, consider us expert cat herders. 0 0 0 0 CONTRACT UNDERSTANDING & APPROACH 0 DCI ErlGtrIEERS1 With dozens of multidisciplinary public projects under our belt, along with just as many projects teaming with both WGM and Slopeside, the DCI project team has the expertise and team familiarity to seamlessly streamline the process. We truly take the idea of a "team" to heart. After countless projects together, the DCI Bridge Design, Inspection and Load Ratings team members have been able to streamline the work -flow process. DCI's commitment to inter -office communication has allowed us to be at the cutting edge of software development and integration. Internally, our team members utilize all manners of software to communicate, and we've found excellence in efficiency. Additionally, our organizational structure assigns a team hierarchy to each individual project. Communication paths are established at the outset of each individual project. Team members are assigned specific tasks and deadlines and held accountable by their team members. Critical path tasks are assigned early on and given special priority as needed. This seamless process has allowed DCI to become one of the most efficient firms in Montana. As with all plans, it can be anticipated that changes or emergencies take place. DCI prides itself on adaptability. Our extensive knowledge base and expertise provides us with the ability to maneuver quickly and efficiently as project "curve -balls" come into play. Specific to this contract, we will establish an individual point of contact for BHGC, providing direct communication. This person will be available at any moment as emergency tasks present themselves. Through the preestablished organizational hierarchy, the primary point of contact will then be able to assign specific emergency tasks to the relevant team members. DCI ENGINEERS 1 BUFFALO HILLS GOLF COURSE DCI E f1 G I rl EER S APPROACH TO CONTRACT MANAGEMENT Organzing & Conducting the Project Managing workflow and consistently communicating with the project team and contractors is key to ensuring that projects stay on time and on budget. Our team uses several tools to manage our projects from a budget, schedule, staff and team coordination aspect. Early in the process, we identify, communicate and coordinate areas of the project that will affect cost and schedule. We review documents thoroughly before sending them out, which minimizes questions during bid and construction and creates a more streamlined process. By working with the rest of the project team as well as BGHC, the City of Kalispell and the contractor, early in the project schedule, DCI can identify milestones and timelines and assign responsibility for deliverables to see that project schedule and expectations are met. DCI and its partners will be there every step of the way— from the time the Consultant Agreement is signed through when Construction Authorization is issued. Approach to Meeting the Needs of the City DCI's approach to meeting the needs of the City of Kalispell is based on establishing a trusted partnership with all parties. Upon contract award, we intend to introduce our entire design team, outline our individual roles and establish a clear schedule consisting of project milestones and progress meeting with The City. This will allow us to stay in communication and collaborate as critical design decisions are made. Additionally, at the outset, we want to engage the City and BHGC in order to define specific goals and needs. Essentially, we establish a hypothetical "vision -board" for the entirety of the project. Questions are posed to the City, which include: What's your ideal schedule? What's the ideal outcome? 8 How do you envision the final product looking? This process allows the entire design team to be on the same page with City goals and desires. Outlined Scope of Work As an initial starting point for this project, DCI intends to inspect, analyze and evaluate the structural performance of the bridge and its key components including the bridge superstructure, bridge substructure and the status of the existing soil and embankment around the bridge. Leading the charge for our Bridge Inspection Team, Chuck Euwema has years of experience assessing the condition of existing bridge structures, stream scour conditions and embankment erosion. As an NBIS Certified Bridge Inspection Team Leader and manager of DCI's Bridge Inspection Department, Chuck is an expert in all aspects of bridge inspection. He will work with the entire project team before, during and after the initial inspection to identify structural issues with the existing bridge and assess the impact each issue has with future performance of the existing bridge or future alternatives for a replacement bridge. Our inspections put us quite literally at "an arm's length" within all major structural components. Following the initial inspection, the entire team will collaborate internally as well as with BHGC and City of Kalispell officials to discuss our findings. Specifically, at this point in the process, the experts at WGM and Slopeside can begin to assess current hydraulic and soil issues that led to the issues that arose as a result of the 2022 flooding. Additionally, DCI's Bridge Design and Load Rating experts can begin to analyze the existing concrete girders and steel substructure system for its current and future viability. APPROACH TO CONTRACT MANAGEMENT DCI ENGINEERS 1 BUFFALO HILLS GOLF COURSE DELIVERY It is the intent of the project team to prepare a technical report of our investigations, findings, recommendations for repairs or replacements, which includes cost estimates for alternatives. The information contained within the report will take into consideration the impact each alternative will have on the following project considerations: 1. Weighing the costs of repairs to the existing system vs. replacement alternatives, taking into consideration both immediate and long-term costs. 2. Analyzing existing hydraulic issues and the potential for similar floods to occur in the future. 3. Proposing alternatives, specific to the site, that allow for up-to-date hydraulic modeling and scour mitigation measures. 4. Analysis of the existing superstructure and substructure components as they relate to current loading requirements as dictated by applicable code and BGHC/City of Kalispell. 5. The impact each alternative has with regard to the level of environmental permitting required and the associated costs. 6. Site access and constructability issues associated with each alternative. In short, our intent is to provide BHGC and the City of Kalispell with all information required in order to make the best decision and efficient use of public funds. Once the technical report has been prepared and submitted to the BHGC/City of Kalispell, each member of the project team will be available to discuss and help guide the jurisdiction through the decision-making process. Together we will arrive at a path forward that serves the best interest of the owners. From this point on, the design team will work diligently to prepare all required construction and permitting documents while communicating with BHGC/City of Kalispell along the way. The team will develop permitting and design milestones and strive to meet every goal. We will communicate directly with each permitting agency to identify requirements and submit documents and work directly with BHGC to identify design requirements and project goals. DCI EfGIfEERS 9 With an office right in Kalispell as well as several other nearby offices (Helena, Missoula, Bozeman, Hamilton), DCI is geographically positioned to support the needs of BHGC and the City of Kalispell. DCI's construction management team can handle all aspects of the process including preparation of bid documents, advertisement, assisting in the bid opening, evaluation of bids, screening potential contractors and award recommendations. DCI's expertise in this area has been proven through several public contracts in which we performed construction management services. Specifically, during the design and construction of the Lee Metcalf Pedestrian Bridge Replacement, DCI performed construction management duties for the State of Montana which included design preparation of bid documents, advertisement, assisting in the bid opening, evaluation of bids, screening potential contractors and award recommendations. Additionally, as part of this work, DCI continued to act as a reliable partner through the end of construction, answering RFIs, managing pay requests and providing certifications of completed work that included a one-year warranty inspection. Proposed Time Schedule MILESTONE Contract Award Project Team Introductions and In -Person Collaboration with City/BHGC Initial Site Inspection/Data Collection Analyze and Evaluate Structural Performance of Bridge, Hydrology Soil and Embankment Permit Document Preparation and Coordination with Jurisdictions Field and Hydraulic Survey (pending weather and no ice) Follow-up Inspection (if required to collect info that was unattainable during initial visit due to weather) Submittal of Technical Document Selection of Plan Alternative Submittal of Final Permitting Docs Submittal of Construction Docs to City/ BHCG Permit Approvals Approval of Construction/Bid Docs Solicitation for Contractor Contractor Selection Construction 12/12/2022 (Assumed) Week of 01/02/2023 January 2023 01/15/2023-02/28/2023 01/15/2023-02/28/2023 January 2023 or early February 2023 03/01/2023-03/10/2023 03/31/2023 04/14/2023 04/28/2023 05/19/2023 06/02/2023 06/02/2023 06/05/2023-06/23/2023 06/30/2023 07/10/2023-09/01/2023 APPROACH TO CONTRACT MANAGEMENT DCI ENGINEERS I BUFFALO HILLS GOLF COURSE DCI E fl G I fl E E R S OTHER FACTORS DCI is outlining the following factors that will help the project team make informed decisions. 10 Impact on Quality & Value of Service Our firm understands there are outside factors that may affect a project's budget and schedule. Two of those factors are often cost/availability of materials and cost/availability of shipping. We approach each project from multiple angles, factoring these types of hurdles to provide multiple solutions for our clients. While we can't predict every external factor, we do our best to provide options that work around those challenges. Firm's Current Contracts & Ability to Proceed While our staff maintain ongoing workloads, DCI has the capability to add additional projects to our production, thanks to our cross -office work sharing and firm workflow management. This system, when needed, allows our 22 offices to allocate workloads and allows our Project Managers to take on additional projects. Regardless of workload increases, the DCI Bridge Team has the resources to support this contract. Firm's Commitment to Budget & Schedule, Past Projects With over 370 employees in 22 offices throughout the country, DCI's Montana office locations include Kalispell, Missoula, Bozeman, Helena and Hamilton—positioning the City of Kalispell and BHGC with a versatile and regionally available roster of engineers. Our cross -office collaboration equates to shared design knowledge and workloads that keep projects on time and within budget. The best way to demonstrate our commitments is through past examples. In addition to meeting expectations on traditional builds, DCI was the Engineer of Record for several public schools in the area, including Muldown Elementary, Somers Middle School, Glacier Gateway Elementary and Ruder Elementary. These types of projects demand a higher level of commitment as they require specific timelines that are based on needs and a school calendar to maintain, as well as specific budgets based on publicly funded money through local bond initiatives. Quick, effective response to project needs requires a project team that has the flexibility to handle a project of this scope and size. Whether it's looping in staff or sharing resources across offices, DCI provides an advantage to every project. While other firms operate their offices autonomously, DCI works collaboratively between offices. We leverage our state of the art networking that includes Dell Horizon VDI technology to seamlessly share information. DCI is able to draw on talent and deliver an unbeatable level of service by employing virtual work -sharing. OTHER FACTORS Through mobile and web -based communication, our offices have the advantage of sharing resources, which avoids costly travel and wasted time. With offices all throughout Montana and additional support all throughout the United States, DCI is uniquely qualified to provide timely, accurate engineering support. Our company uses sophisticated software to manage workloads within each office company wide. This includes Smartsheets, Deltek Vantagepoint and Microsoft Teams. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DCI ENGINEERS I BUFFALO HILLS GOLF COURSE 0 0 DCI 0 0 E fl G I fl EER S 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O 0 APPENDIX A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O APPENDIX A DCI ENGINEERS 1 BUFFALO HILLS GOLF COURSE 0 DCI E n G I rl EER S1 MATTHEW SCH M 1 DT, PE, SE, P.ENG MISSOULA, MONTANA PROFESSIONAL TITLE: Principal / Vice President ROLE: Principal -in -Charge EDUCATION: B.S Engineering, Structural Emphasis, University of Colorado, 1993 REGISTRATION: Civil & Structural: MT, ID, WY, SD, NE, CO, SD, HI, VT, NH, IL, LA, NV, and four Canadian Provinces PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES: American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) ; NCEES; American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC); Precast Concrete Institute (PCI) The Masonry Society; Structural Engineers Association of Montana (SEAMT) - Past President Matt began his career drafting his engineering designs the old-fashioned way, by hand. Even with the implementation of CAD tools, that early history led him to seek out standards, systems and methods of production that maintained the traditional level graphics to present engineering work at the highest standard. Matt works closely with technical staff to establish production standards, working on large and complex engineering projects that require the ability to efficiently manage high volume output. He has developed a reputation as a large commercial project expert in Montana, which includes over 27 years of experience in hospitals, municipal buildings, stadium and arena structures, educational facilities, military installations and transportation structures. In addition to managing projects, Matt has also been a key company manager and entrepreneur for over 20 years. EDWARDS BRIDGE RENOVATIONS, Sula, MT, PCI - Missoula COLEMAN CREEK CULVERT, Kittitas County, WA, Kittitas County GALLATIN COUNTY COTTONWOOD CREEK ASSESSMENT & LOAD RATING, Bozeman, MT, Gallatin County Road & Bridge GALLATIN COUNTY HYALITE CREEK CONDITION ASSESSMENT & LOAD RATING, Bozeman, MT, Gallatin County Road & Bridge RESERVE STREET PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE, Missoula, MT, TrueNorth Steel EGLISE BRIDGE YELLOWSTONE CLUB, Big Sky, MT, Yellowstone Club EGLISE BRIDGE INSPECTION 2021, Big Sky, MT, Yellowstone Development METCALF PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE RETROFIT, Helena, MT, State of Montana A&E MAZUREK BRIDGE, Helena, MT, State of Montana RUBY DAM BRIDGE, Madison County, MT, TrueNorth Steel POTLATCHDELTIC BRIDGE INSPECTIONS 2021 & 2022, St Maries, ID, PotlatchDeltic USFS HIAWATHA TRAIL SNOWSHED INSPECTIONS, Coeur d'Alene, ID, Allied Engineering Services, Inc. GOLDSBOROUGH RAILROAD BRIDGE, Port Orchard, WA, TrueNorth Steel OVER 110 STEEL MODULAR BRIDGES, Various Western Locations, US, TrueNorth Steel APPENDIX A DCI ENGINEERS I BUFFALO HILLS GOLF COURSE CHRIS SCHLEGEL,PE KALISPELL, MONTANA PROFESSIONAL TITLE: Principal ROLE: Local Principal -in -Charge EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science, Psychology, University of Montana, 1994 Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Montana State University, 1999 REGISTRATION: Civil & Structural: MT, AZ, CA, MN, NM, ME PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES: Structural Engineers Association of Montana (SEAMT) DCIIErIGIr1EERS Chris, who manages the DCI Kalispell office, provides engineer, drafter and office staff coordination to maintain project success. Raised in the Flathead Valley, Chris left his former employer to open the Kalispell branch office where he continues to serve as an expert in large commercial and residential projects utilizing concrete, steel and wood systems. His responsibilities as project engineer and project manager include developing project proposals and bids, management of project schedules and budget, marketing and client relations. MONTANA CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER, Kalispell, MT, Kalispell Regional Healthcare, Swank Enterprises MULDOWN ELEMENTARY, Whitefish, MT, LPW Architecture SOMERS MIDDLE SCHOOL, Somers, MT, LPW Architecture WEST VALLEY SCHOOL, Kalispell, MT, Cushing Terrell SUMMIT PREP SCHOOL, Kalispell, MT COLUMBIA FALLS MIDDLE SCHOOL, Columbia Falls, MT KALISPELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - SURGICAL CENTER, Kalispell, MT, Kalispell Regional Healthcare KALISPELL FIRE STATION #62, Kalispell, MT FIREBRAND HOTEL, Whitefish, MT, Montana Creative KALISPELL REGIONAL HEALTHCARE - DIGESTIVE HEALTH INSTITUTE OF MONTANA, Kalispell, MT, Kalispell Regional Healthcare NORTHWEST FAMILY MEDICINE, Kalispell, MT, Kalispell Regional Heathcare WINDWARD WAY MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING, Kalispell, MT, Kalispell Regional Healthcare WHITEFISH EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTER, Whitefish, MT, Montana Creative, Architecture + Design REGIONAL HEALTHCARE HEAD START FACILITY, Kalispell, MT THE WAVE WHITEFISH AQUATIC CENTER, Whitefish, MT, Cushing Terrell THE DAY LODGE AT THE MOUNTAIN AT WHITEFISH, Whitefish, MT FLATHEAD YOUTH HOME, Kalsipell, MT EVERGREEN FIRE STATION #81, Kalispell, MT, Cushing Terrell KALISPELL CITY HALL ADDITION & RENOVATIONS, Kalispell, MT, Montana Creative APPENDIX A DCI ENGINEERS ; BUFFALO HILLS GOLF COURSE TRAVIS BRADSHAW,PE HELENA, MONTANA PROFESSIONAL TITLE: Project Manager ROLE: Bridge Team Leader EDUCATION: M.S. and B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Alaska -Anchorage REGISTRATION: Civil: MT, AK Bridge Inspection Team Leader (National Bridge Inventory System) MAZUREK BRIDGE, Helena, MT, State of Montana PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES: METCALF BRIDGE, Helena, MT, State of Montana Structural Engineers Association of POTLATCHDELTIC BRIDGE INSPECTIONS 2021, St Maries, ID, PotlatchDeltic Montana (SEAMT) USFS HIAWATHA TRAIL SNOWSHED INSPECTIONS, Coeur d'Alene, ID, Allied Engineering Services, Inc. DCI EfGI PEERSll Associate Travis Bradshaw manages DCI's Helena office. Travis has more than 12 years of vehicular and pedestrian bridge design and evaluation experience. He has worked with a number of local, state and federal agencies, including the Montana Department of Transportation. As a former Civil/Structural Engineer for the Tongass National Forest, Travis helped oversee the maintenance and management of a bridge/structures program that included more than 600 vehicular and pedestrian bridges. Additionally, Travis served as a Contracting Officers Representative for dozens of projects aimed at either the maintenance of, or the removal and replacement of, both vehicular and pedestrian trail bridges. As Project Manager for the firm, Travis is relied upon for his ability to meet project requirements, budgets, timelines and schedules, creating success both internally and externally for his teams. This is supported by managing in-house design and production work and ensuring design directives are properly implemented, conveying any outstanding items that need to be resolved before they become an issue for the project team. EDWARDS BRIDGE RENOVATIONS, Sula, MT, PCI - Missoula COLEMAN CREEK CULVERT, Kittitas County, WA, Kittitas County EGLISE BRIDGE INSPECTION 2021, Big Sky, MT, Yellowstone Development GALLATIN COUNTY COTTONWOOD CREEK ASSESSMENT & LOAD RATING, Bozeman, MT, Gallatin County Road & Bridge GALLATIN COUNTY HYALITE CREEK CONDITION ASSESSMENT & LOAD RATING, Bozeman, MT, Gallatin County Road & Bridge RESERVE STREET PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE, Missoula, MT, TrueNorth Steel APPLICABLE BRIDGE INSPECTION TRAINING SAFETY INSPECTION OF IN-SERVICE BRIDGES, fhwa-nhi-130055, MAY 2010 BRIDGE INSPECTION REFRESHER TRAINING, FHWA-NHI-130053, FEBRUARY 2017 LOAD AND RESISTANCE FACTOR RATING FOR HIGHWAY BRIDGES, FHWA-NHI-130092A, SEPTEMBER 2014 APPENDIX A DCI ENGINEERS 1 BUFFALO HILLS GOLF COURSE CHUCK EUWEMA,PE BOZEMAN, MONTANA PROFESSIONAL TITLE: Senior Project Manager ROLE: Bridge Inspection Team Leader EDUCATION: B.S., Civil Engineering with Structural Emphasis, University of Colorado - Boulder, 2011 REGISTRATION: CO, MT,WI,WY,AZ CERTIFICATIONS: ADCI Surface -Supplied Air Diving Supervisor; BCDC Surface -Supplied Air Diver; CWI - Certified Weld Inspector; OSHA 30 -Hour Safety; SPRAT Level 1 Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians; NDT Ultrasonic Testing; NDT Magnetic Particle Testing AI-'NtNi DCI E rl G I rl EER S1 Chuck leverages nearly a decade of structural inspection and project management experience. This has involved under water and above water routine bridge inspection, under water and above water port and harbor inspection, rope access bridge inspection, retaining wall inspection, ancillary/ sign structure inspection, fabrication inspection and refinery inspection. His inspections have been performed throughout the U.S. and overseas in England, Ireland and Scotland. Chuck has also achieved high-level certifications including Association of Dive Contractors International (ADCI) certified surface -supplied dive supervisor and Bureau of Canadian Dive Contractors (BCDC) certified diver, Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT) level 1, as well as Certified Weld Inspector (CWI). As a project manager, Chuck strives to have comprehensive and efficient projects that go above and beyond the client's expectations. Clear communication between the client and team is a priority that he makes sure is established in all projects. EGLISE BRIDGE INSPECTION 2021, Big Sky, MT, Yellowstone Development GALLATIN COUNTY COTTONWOOD CREEK ASSESSMENT & LOAD RATING, Bozeman, MT, Gallatin County Road & Bridge GALLATIN COUNTY HYALITE CREEK CONDITION ASSESSMENT & LOAD RATING, Bozeman, MT, Gallatin County Road & Bridge POTLATCHDELTIC BRIDGE INSPECTIONS 2021, St Maries, ID, PotlatchDeltic USFS HIAWATHA TRAIL SNOWSHED INSPECTIONS, Coeur d'Alene, ID, Allied Engineering Services, Inc. ABOVE WATER ROUTINE BRIDGE INSPECTION (2019-2021)*, Statewide, MT, Montana DOT ABOVE WATERTIMBER BRIDGE INSPECTION (2019-2021)*, Statewide, MT, Montana DOT FRACTURE CRITICAL CLIMBING BRIDGE INSPECTIONS*, Statewide, MT, Montana DOT CYR RIVER BRIDGE - EMERGENCY FRACTURE CRITICAL CLIMBING INSPECTION*, Cyr, MT, Montana DOT UNDERWATER BRIDGE INSPECTIONS*, Statewide, MT, Montana DOT *Previous Experience DCI ENGINEERS 1 BUFFALO HILLS GOLF COURSE CORY CLAUSSEN MISSOULA, MONTANA PROFESSIONAL TITLE: Technical Sales Direction - Bridge Division ROLE: Bridge Inspection Team Lead EDUCATION: B.A. Business Management and Marketing, Montana State University - Billings DCI E rl G I rl EER S1 With over three decades working in bridge project management, Cory leverages both design and project coordination experience for the Off - System Bridge Study. His background includes working with private landowners, project consultants and counties throughout Montana, where he has built a reputation of trust and credibility. Cory's in -field work has included construction, surveying, and drainage applications, providing him unique insight into project challenges. He works collaboratively with bridge stakeholders to keep lines of communication open between the design team and owners, identifying any priority items that may come up during the project timeline so they can be addressed accordingly, within budget and on schedule. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE COTTONWOOD ROAD REDI-DEK, Bozeman, MT, TrueNorth Steel* HORAN BRIDGE, Judith Basin Co., MT, TrueNorth Steel* BIRCH CREEK BRIDGE, Beaverhead County, MT, TrueNorth Steel* NELSON BRIDGE, Bozeman, MT, TrueNorth Steel* COTTONWOOD #76, #77, #147, Bozeman, MT, TrueNorth Steel* SHEEP CREEK BRIDGE, Dupuyer, MT, TrueNorth Steel* BEATTY ROAD PROJECT, Bozeman, MT, TrueNorth Steel* GOOCH HILL ROAD, Bozeman, MT, TrueNorth Steel* ROOSEVELT COUNTY BRIDGE, Flaxville, MT, TrueNorth Steel* MEYER LANE BRIDGE, Stevensville, MT, TrueNorth Steel* HAMILTON ROAD BRIDGE #125, Belgrade, MT, TrueNorth Steel* FLATHEAD PASS ROAD BRIDGE #501, Belgrade, MT, TrueNorth Steel* MORAN CREEK BRIDGE, Polebridge, MT, TrueNorth Steel* MIDDLE BEAR CREEK BRIDGE, Victor, MT, TrueNorth Steel* AGNEW BRIDGE, Sweet Grass County, MT, TrueNorth Steel* ELK CREEK BRIDGE 1 & 2, Augusta, MT, TrueNorth Steel* SWAMP CREEK BRIDGE, Big Timber, MT, TrueNorth Steel* CHRISTINA BRIDGE, Hilger, MT, TrueNorth Steel* BRENNER LANE BRIDGE 1 & 2, Grant, MT, TrueNorth Steel* WALKER BRIDGE, Bigtimber, MT, TrueNorth Steel* HAMILTON ROAD BRIDGE #123, Belgrade, MT, TrueNorth Steel* TAFFY CREEK BRIDGE, Winifred, MT, TrueNorth Steel* *DCI Engineers Project Experience with Prior Firm APPENDIX A DCI ENGINEERS I BUFFALO HILLS GOLF COURSE VASUDEO SAMANT,EIT HELENA, MONTANA PROFESSIONAL TITLE: Project Engineer ROLE: Bridge Project Engineer EDUCATION: M.S., Civil Engineering, University of Houston, 2019 B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Mumbai, 2017 REGISTRATION: Civil: Texas TECHNICAL COMMITTEES: Bridge DCIIE rl G I rl EER S Since joining the firm, Vasudeo has become a valued bridge designer and inspector/load rating engineer. He brings a high level of understanding and knowledge of new bridges and the evaluation of existing bridges constructed from steel, concrete or timber. Vasudeo has overseen numerous projects for TrueNorth & Knife River; inspected more than 30 private bridges in Idaho; conducted field work and issued bridge load ratings. He has a commitment to service, innovation and value to our clients and team partners. STILLWATER ABSAROKEE BRIDGE LOAD RATING, Absarokee, MT, Sletten Construction Co USFS HIAWATHA TRAIL SNOWSHED INSPECTIONS, Coeur d'Alene, ID, Allied Engineering Services, Inc. KNIFE RIVER 17525 ROCK CREEK, Kent, WA, Knife River - Bridges KNIFE RIVER 2417534 GARLAND, Spokane, WA, Knife River - Bridges KNIFE RIVER 17528 PARK CITY, Okanogan, WA, Knife River - Bridges KNIFE RIVER 2417533 EUCLID AND WELLESLEY, Spokane, WA, Knife River - Bridges UELAND CATTLE BRIDGE, Ramsay, MT, Pioneer Technical Services, Inc. BEATTY ROAD BRIDGE INSPECTION, Bozeman, MT, Gallatin County Road & Bridge EDWARDS ROADS BRIDGE, Ravalli County, MT, PCI - Missoula TRUENORTH BRIDGE, Hartford, CT, TrueNorth Steel TRUENORTH BRIDGE, Boise, ID, TrueNorth Steel TRUENORTH BRIDGE, Bozeman, MT, TrueNorth Steel TRUENORTH BRIDGE, Coeur d'Alene, ID, TrueNorth Steel TRUENORTH BRIDGE, Missoula, MT, TrueNorth Steel ALSTON PRIVATE BRIDGE, Bozeman, MT, Locati Architects, PLLP GRAYS MEADOW BRIDGE, Midimont, ID, Pioneer Technical Services, Inc. POTLATCHDELTIC BRIDGE INSPECTIONS 2021, St. Maries, ID, PotlatchDeltic VERNON BRIDGE, Umatilla, WA, TrueNorth Steel APPENDIX A DCI ENGINEERS I BUFFA.O HILLS GOLF COURSE 0000000 0 0 0 J 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CONNOR COLLINS,EIT MISSOULA, MONTANA PROFESSIONAL TITLE: Project Engineer ROLE: Civil Project Engineer EDUCATION: B.S. Civil Engineering , Carroll College, 2017 REGISTRATION: EIT: Montana #EI -76550 DCI ErlGIflEERS1 When he joined the firm, Connor brought transportation engineering experience, such as urban and rural roadway design, civil site design, and construction oversight. He has supported dozens of bridge projects ranging from deck rehabilitation to state highway structure replacements. His experience with working effectively across multiple disciplines has given him a unique toolset to ensure timely delivery of quality bridge projects. Currently, he supports a variety of commercial, hospitality, and residential civil engineering projects. Connor regularly interfaces with clients and subcontractors and collaborates with colleagues when developing document sets and discussing site improvement plans. He is known for his thoroughness during site visits and evaluating surveys and reports. HUTCHISON PRIVATE BRIDGE, Norris, MT, Private BEACON HILL, Tukwila, WA, Vintage Housing HYDRAULIC DESIGN TERM CONTRACT, Montana, MT, Montana Dept. of Transportation* HIGGINS STREET BRIDGE, Missoula, MT, Montana Dept. of Transportation* 1-90 YELLOWSTONE RIVER BRIDGES, Billings, MT, Montana Dept. of Transportation* 27TH STREET RAILROAD CROSSING, Billings, MT, Montana Dept. of Transportation* TROUT CREEK BRIDGE, Trout Creek, MT, Montana Dept. of Transportation* LOCKWOOD INTERCHANGE, Billings, MT, Montana Dept. of Transportation* ALBERTON BRIDGE, Alberton, MT, Montana Dept. of Transportation* CONNER - SOUTH, Conner, MT, Montana Dept. of Transportation* 1-90 BRIDGES - CLINTON TO GARRISON, Montana, MT, Montana Dept. of Transportation* *Previous Experience APPENDIX A DCI ENGINEERS 1 BUFFALO HILLS GOLF COURSE Eric has over 18 years of experience in civil, water resource, and environmental engineering. He is a Certified Floodplain Manager and SWPPP Administrator/Preparer specializing in hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater management, environmental permitting, stream stabilization and restoration, and irrigation design. He has urban and stream projects on water bodies throughout western Montana. Eric is skilled at using FHWAs hydraulic engineering guidance for infrastructure design, such as publications HDS-5, HEC -15, HEC -20, and HEC -23. His expertise includes hydraulic model development utilizing a range of engineering models such as HEC -RAS, HEC -HMS, EPA SWMM. InfoSWMM. TR- 55, HY 8, Flowmaster, and Hydraflow Hydrographs. DCI!E fl G I fl E E R S RIC ANDERSON, PE, CFM PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE WGM GROUP, INC., ,enior rroject tngineer, iu years RAVALLI COUNTY, Floodplain Manager and Road Supervisor, 3 years WW ASSOCIATES, Project Engineer, 5 years PROJECT EXPERIENCE MDT Ice Box Canyon Highway Improvements (Hwy 35), Bigfork, MT — Project Engineer Worked with a transportation engineering team to develop alternatives for providing storm water management for this 1.3 -mile segment of highway near the urban fringe of Bigfork. Creative methods were developed to infiltrate, detain, and outfall stormwater along a tight right-of-way corridor with no natural receiving water. Enc was responsible for all hydraulics design tasks, including H&H model development in SSA, concept plan production. and cost estimates. MDT Hwy 93 Conner South, Ravalli County, MT — Lead Hydraulic Engineer Performed the preliminary hydraulic designs for two dozen crossing structures and developed four HEC -RAS flood models to assess impacts to the East Fork Bitterroot River from 7 -miles of highway widening through a tight canyon corridor. Wrote the preliminary hydraulics design report and provided hydraulic design guidance. Douglas Creek Irrigation Diversion, Helmville, MT — Project Engineer Provided design, permitting, and construction oversight services for the rehabilitation of two irrigation diversions. Both diversions were replaced with new modular precast concrete structures to improve functionality and efficiency. The remote location for construction equipment access and material delivery, prompted the unique design using precast modular concrete structures that could be easily placed by smaller machinery. The design also incorporated collapsible "jack legs" to support removable wooden check boards. The structure can be raised during irrigation season and lowered for spring flood flows. To monitor water usage and keep high in -stream flows, new Parshall flumes were incorporated into the design. Peak flow hydrology and structure hydraulics were examined to ensure proper sizing and function of the new structures during the annual range of anticipated creek flows. APPtNUix A SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER 43WGMGROUP LICENSES/ CERTIFICATIONS Professional Engineer: Montana 21890 Certified Floodplain Manager SWPPP Administrator/ Preparer EDUCATION M.S., Civil Engineering with Emphasis on Environmental Engineering, University of Virginia 2004 B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Virginia 2002 DCI ENGINEERS 1 BUFFALO HILLS GOLF COURSE ERIC ANDERSON, PE, CFM SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER MDT Whitefish West, Whitefish, MT — Project Engineer Worked with MDT on the storm drainage and permitting portions of this project to reconstruct approximately five miles of US Highway 93 beginning in downtown Whitefish and extending west to Twin Bridges Road. Performed hydraulic analysis in HY 8 for four culvert crossings, including analysis of potential floodplain impacts to Spencer Lake Zone A floodplain. Worked closely with local DNRC staff to develop a simplified methodology to determine the floodplain elevation based on adjacent road elevations and avoided a costly H&H model. Rumble Creek Diversion, Condon, MT — Project Engineer Provided design, permitting, and construction logistics services for the rehabilitation of this diversion. Worked closely with a local metal fabricator to design a modular splitter structure to regulate and measure the amount of water flowing through the diversion. The diversion allowed the landowner to precisely control the amount of water at the split and use the existing water right more efficiently. The project resulted in higher instream flows in Rumble Creek to help satisfy downstream junior water rights. Peak flow hydrology and structure hydraulics were examined to ensure proper sizing and function during the annual range of anticipated creek flows. Lower Beaver Creek Diversion, Malta, MT — Project Engineer Provided design, stream permitting, and construction logistics services for the rehabilitation of this diversion. The diversion's massive 1,236 mi2 drainage area was a significant design factor because the structure was instream and needed to be able to pass flood flows without being damaged. Several methods were used to examine the peak flow hydrology for the watershed, including USGS Montana Streamstats techniques and stream gage analysis. Worked with a local precast concrete provider and metal fabricator to design a modular replacement system for the existing structure to allow more efficient use of the existing water right and increase the structure's safety and stability during flooding. Provided cost estimates for construction. Pilgrim Creek Floodplain Analysis, Sanders County, MT — Project Manager Assisted with site redevelopment near the non -detailed Zone A floodplain for Pilgrim Creek. Coordinated the floodplain cross section survey, generated peak flow watershed hydrology with USGS Montana Streamstats, and developed a HEC -RAS model to assess the backwater condition of a nearby bridge during the 100 -year flood. Digitally overlaid floodplain elevations onto the site for planning and permitting. Coordinated with DNRC and Sanders County for model review and floodplain boundary approval. Bitterroot River Streambank Stabilization, Ravalli County, MT — Project Manager Designed and permitted 900 LF of bioengineered streambank stabilization utilizing a rootwad matrix, brush mats, live willow cuttings, and biodegradable fabrics. Coordinated field collection efforts of survey team, including planning efforts to identify critical grade breaks. Provided detailed documentation of floodplain and stream impacts for permitting. Obtained permit approvals from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Montana Department of Environmental Quality, Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks, and Ravalli County. Rock Creek Streambank Restoration, Missoula County, MT — Project Manager Provided survey, design, and permitting assistance for a 500 -foot stream re -alignment and bank restoration project, including the creation of a bioengineered bankfull bench DCI EfGIfEERS1 Lfi_,,,WGMGROUP PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Association of Montana Floodplain Managers, Board Member (2011-2013) (2020 - Present) Association of State Floodplain Managers CONTINUING EDUCATION Presenter, Montana Storm Water Conference, 2018 Presenter, Association of Montana Floodplain Managers Conference, 2013, 2017, 2018 Presenter, Montana Association of Dam and Canal Systems Conference. 2016 Montana DEQ -8 Stormwater Training, 2016 USGS StreamStats Technical Training, 2016 Forester University: Fluvial Geomorphology Webinar, 2015 Association of Montana Floodplain Managers Annual Conference, 2010 - 2015 MT DEQ BMP 101: Stormwater Management During Construction, 2014 Wetland Plant Identification, US Army Corps of Engineers (2010) APPENDIX A DCI ENGINEERS 1 BUFFALO HILLS GOLF COURSE ERIC ANDERSON, PE, CFM SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER to create riparian and aquatic habitat. Designed soft streambank stabilization to discourage the propagation of a new side channel during high water events, and incorporated large woody debris, fabric encapsulated soil lifts, and dense riparian planting. Assisted with survey coordination, HEC -RAS floodplain modeling, scour modeling, buoyancy modeling, and floodplain reporting. Smith River Streambank Restoration, Meagher County, MT — Designed and permitted 900LF of stream bank restoration on the Smith River. Designed bioengineered elements, including dense native vegetation, fish habitat structures, biodegradable fabrics, and minimization of non-native materials. Coordinated survey, including full bathymetry, riffle identification, ordinary high-water mark, and floodplain cross sections. Enhanced both riparian and aquatic habitat along this blue ribbon fishery. Beaver Creek Irrigation Reservoirs, Phillips County, MT — Utilized bathymetric field survey to create storage vs. elevation relationships to prove volumetric capacity and support a water rights change application for five large (+60 ac -ft) irrigation reservoirs. Completed design plans for the reconstruction of two large earthen embankments and outlet works. Used aerial photos to identify shallow zones and augment areas of sparse survey to ensure accurate volume estimates. Ormesher Streambank Restoration on the Clark Fork River, Missoula County, MT — Provided design and detailed construction drawings for bank restoration along the Clark Fork River. Completed permitting, including 318 Permit, 404 Permit, Floodplain Permit, and 310 Permit. Designed a combination of rock toe, rootwad toe, willow planting, fabric encapsulated soil lifts, and dense riparian revegetation. Assisted with construction support, quality control, and compliance assurance with the plans, specifications, and permits. Potts Streambank Stabilization on Rock Creek, Granite County, MT — Provided design and permitting assistance for a hybrid bank stabilization project on Rock Creek. Designed a hybrid soft stabilization with rock toe to halt further erosion, increase riparian vegetation, and integrate into the existing aquatic environment. Modeled and evaluated stream flood forces such as scour, buoyancy, and shear to balance the design's robustness with visual appeal and ecosystem integration. DCI E fl G I fl E E R S 44 WGMGROUP CONTINUING EDUCATION MT DEQ BMP 201: SWPPP Administrator, 2014 Montana DNRC Floodplain Engineering 101 Course, 2012 Montana DNRC/FEMA Advanced HEC -RAS Modeling Course, 2011 Wetland Plant Identification, US Army Corps of Engineers, 2010ASCE Webinar - DCI ENGINEERS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 BUFFALO HILLS GOLF COURSE 0 0 O =DCI E rl G I fl EER S 0 0 o��Slopeside o � _Engineering 0 JOSHUA C. SMITH, P.E. O Principal Geotechnical Engineer 0 Q Education/Training Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Oregon State University, 1996 O Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Oregon State University, 1999 Q Professional Engineer Registration, Montana No. 15675PE Principal Geotechnical Engineer, Slopeside Engineering, LLC, Kalispell, MT, 4/17/17 - Present O Principal Geotechnical Engineer, CMG Engineering, Inc., Kalispell, MT, 2/21/05 — 04/12/17 Q Project Engineer, NTL Engineering & Geosciences, Inc., Kalispell, MT, 9/30/02 - 2/19/05 Staff and Project Engineer, Geotechnical Resources, Inc. (GRI), Portland, OR, 3/30/96 - 9/20/02 Q Engineering Trainee, Oregon Dept. of Transportation, Salem, OR, 6/24/94 - 3/10/96 (Seasonal) 0 0 O Technical Experience As the Principal Geotechnical Engineer for Slopeside Engineering, Mr. Smith is responsible for Q the day to day operations of Slopeside in addition to providing engineering services, technical O recommendations, and managing projects. Mr. Smith writes scopes of work and proposals, organizes and plans field investigations, prepares laboratory testing programs, conducts engineering studies, and O writes technical reports and design memoranda. In addition, he is responsible for the management of projects with respect to schedule and budget. During the construction phase of projects, Mr. Smith O performs or manages construction engineering services and writes or reviews daily reports addressing O the geotechnical aspects of a project. Mr. Smith has had extensive experience planning and logging subsurface explorations, conducting laboratory tests, performing field engineering services, and O conducting engineering studies for slope stability, retaining walls, shallow and deep foundations, rockfall O mitigation, pavement section analysis, subsurface drainage, and seismic analysis. O Project Types Q Mr. Smith has been involved with numerous projects including new residential and commercial developments, slope stability and landslide mitigation projects, heavy highway construction projects, and Q numerous other types of projects relating to Geotechnical and Soils Engineering. Technical expertise Q and experience allows Mr. Smith to investigate his projects, analyze the problems, and provide recommendations to solve complex issues in ways that reduce owner's costs and provide the client with O the desired result. Numerous years in the Flathead Valley have provided Mr. Smith with a vast © knowledge of the soil types and soil issues that are common in our area. In addition, Mr. Smith has developed an extensive network with local engineers and contractors that is helpful during design, O estimating, and construction of varying project types. A list of projects that Mr. Smith has been involved with, including the contractors and engineers, is available if additional information is necessary. O O Communication Communication is paramount when working in the Engineering and Consulting field. Mr. Smith's O ability to keep the client informed and engaged in a way that the client is comfortable with the progress O of the project and understands the challenges is considered a strength. O O 1 slopesideeng(a gmail. corn 406-270-3480 PO Box 7460 0 Kalispell, MT, 59904 O APPENDIX A DCI ENGINEERS 1 BUFFALO HILLS GOLF COURSE O 0 O n