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MDS Technologies, Inc.
Proposal to Provide
Citywide Pavement Condition
Assessment Services
Prepared for:
The City of Bozeman, MT
Engineering Division
Address: 350 S. Northwest Highway, Suite 300
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Attention: Trevor Triffo, Principal
E-mail: ttriffo@mdstechnologies.com
Office: 847-238-2402
Cell: 847-830-1074
Fax: 847-656-5201
Pavement Management Systems ● Right of Way Asset Management Systems ● GIS
Geo-Referenced Digital Imagery
Pavement Management Systems ● Right of Way Asset Management Systems ● GIS
350 S. Northwest Hwy, Suite 300, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Tel: 847.238.2402 ● Web: mdstechnologies.com ● Fax: 847.656.5201
September 2, 2020
The City of Bozeman
Engineering Department
PO Box 1230
Bozeman, MT 59771-1230
Attention: Mike Maas
City Clerk
Re: Proposal to Provide Citywide Pavement Condition Assessment Services
Dear Sir:
MDS Technologies, Inc. is pleased to submit this proposal to provide the above referenced services
to the City of Bozeman in response to Request for Proposals issued by the City. We are uniquely
qualified to provide these services to the City for these reasons:
• We have provided these services to nearby municipalities and counties and other locations
around the country;
• We have expert knowledge and many years of experience collecting pavement condition data
in accordance with the ASTM D6433 PCI method;
• We have the vehicle-based technology needed to assess the condition of the City’s road
network quickly, accurately, and cost-effectively;
• We have a reputation for providing high quality services delivered according to schedule for a
very competitive fee.
If any questions arise regarding our submission, please contact the undersigned by telephone at
847-238-2402 (office)/847-830-1074(cell) or through email at ttriffo@mdstechnologies.com for
clarification at any time. We look forward to working with City staff on this project.
Sincerely,
MDS Technologies, Inc.
Trevor T. Triffo
Principal
MDS Technologies, Inc.
Mobile Data Solutions
Table of Contents
1 FIRM BACKGROUND ...................................................................................................................... 1
2 PROJECT OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................... 2
3 PROJECT APPROACH ..................................................................................................................... 3
Task 1: Initiate Project .......................................................................................................................................... 3
Task 2: Perform Field Work ................................................................................................................................... 4
Approach/Equipment ................................................................................................................................................ 4
Optional Data Collection Items ................................................................................................................................. 5
Advantages of Vehicle Based Data Collection ........................................................................................................... 5
Data Collection Procedures and Quality Control in the Field.................................................................................... 6
Task 3: Evaluate Pavement Condition ................................................................................................................... 7
Condition Evaluation ................................................................................................................................................. 7
Pavement Evaluation Quality Control ....................................................................................................................... 8
Task 4: Provide Updated PAVER Database ............................................................................................................ 8
Task 5: Project Report ........................................................................................................................................... 8
Optional Task 6: Budget Analysis and Rehabilitation Programming ...................................................................... 9
4 MANAGEMENT APPROACH ...................................................................................................... 10
5 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................... 11
5.1 Project Manager ...................................................................................................................................... 11
5.2 Project Manager Role and Involvement .................................................................................................. 13
5.3 Fieldwork Technician ............................................................................................................................... 13
5.4 Pavement Analysis Team ......................................................................................................................... 13
5.5 Quality Control Manager ......................................................................................................................... 14
5.6 Sub-Consultants ...................................................................................................................................... 14
6 RELATED EXPERIENCE ON SIMILAR PROJECTS ................................................................ 15
7 PROPOSED SCHEDULE ............................................................................................................... 19
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8 NONDISCRIMINATION AFFIRMATION FORM .................................................................... 19
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APPENDIX A: RESUMES .................................................................................................................... 21
Mr. Mike Mass City of Bozeman
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1 Firm Background
The entity that will enter into a contract with the City is MDS Technologies, Inc. (MDST). MDST
was incorporated in 2002 as a ‘C’ Corporation in the State of Illinois. Our Federal Employer
Identification Number is 710906508. MDST is located in the metropolitan Chicago area and will
provide services to the City from this location.
Our corporate office is located at:
MDS Technologies, Inc.
350 S. Northwest Highway
Suite 300
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Our field crew will be based in Bozeman for the duration of the field work component of the
project.
MDS Technologies, Inc. (MDST) specializes in implementing pavement and right of way asset
management systems for the public works departments of municipal and county governments.
Our staff has successfully implemented over 75 pavement management systems for clients
throughout the United States and Canada.
We use vehicle-based technology to evaluate the condition of entire road networks quickly,
accurately, and systematically. MDST provides services to implement pavement management
software developed by third parties. We have successfully implemented the Cartêgraph system
and other pavement management systems for many municipal and county governments around
the country.
We have provided pavement evaluation services to a number of other municipal and county
governments in the Great Plains and Mountain West area, including the City of Sheridan, Wy;
the City of Green River, WY; the City of Boulder, CO; the Town of Superior, CO; Summit
County, CO, the City of Moscow, ID; and the City of Dickinson, ND.
MDST possesses considerable experience and expertise regarding implementation of pavement
management systems. This experience and expertise is highlighted below.
Pavement Condition Evaluation – MDST staff have evaluated pavement condition for tens of
thousands of miles of pavements nationwide. The severity and extent of distresses occurring
on a wide variety of pavement types have been evaluated using a number of techniques
including manual surveys, windshield surveys, key board surveys, and condition assessment
from geo-located digital imagery.
Development of Engineering Models for Pavement Management – A key part of implementing a
pavement management system is modeling the behavior of the agency’s roads and decision
process with regard to selection and prioritization of rehabilitation projects. Although there are
often similarities between agencies, every agency is unique in some way and this should be
reflected in the models developed for the pavement management system. This modeling
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component requires a thorough understanding of the detailed workings of pavement
management software and engineering judgment that is developed through experience. MDST
staff has developed this expertise and judgment through twenty years of experience performing
this task for municipal and county governments throughout the United States.
Pavement Management System User Training – MDST staff has provided system administrator
and user training as part of implementing pavement management systems. Training is tailored
to meet the needs and experience level of the agency and can range from navigating the user
interface, viewing data, and creating standard reports to modifying engineering models,
performing complex analysis, creating custom reports, adding new fields, and creating new
functionality.
Pavement Management System Linkage/Integration to GIS – Many of the systems implemented
by MDST staff have been linked to GIS. In some cases this has been done on a fixed segment
basis, and in other cases routes have been created to take advantage of dynamic segmentation
functionality in GIS.
Integration of Inertial Navigation and Digital Imagery Technology – MDST staff were early
pioneers to integrate inertial navigation and geo-referenced digital imaging technology into
pavement oriented data collection vehicles. This was done to provide accurate position and
orientation data in the event of a GPS outage, provide roadway geometrics data such as radius
of curvature and cross fall, and to provide a method of capturing spatially accurate right-of-way
asset inventories.
Development of Automated Crack Detection Technology – MDST staff have been involved in
efforts to automate crack detection through pixel analysis of high resolution pavement imagery.
Pavement Management Software Development – MDST staff has been responsible for the
ongoing maintenance and development of pavement management software that was used by
municipal and county governments throughout the country. This includes prioritizing and
performing bug fixes, and planning, designing, developing and distributing systems
enhancements.
2 Project Overview
The City wants to capture pavement condition data on approximately 242 centerline miles of
City maintained pavements. The data is to be collected in accordance with the ASTM D6433
method. The pavement condition data must be collected in a sound, systematic, and
reproducible manner to accurately reflect the condition of the road network and facilitate
comparison between road segments. The ability to compare directly to previous inspection
results is required. The consultant must provide all necessary field inspectors, vehicles, tools,
and equipment required to perform the work.
The City uses the MicroPAVER pavement management system (also known as PAVER). The
inspection data must be loaded into the City’s PAVER pavement management system and used
to calculate a PCI score for each segment. The previous evaluation was performed in 2013.
Any new road segments that the City has acquired since that time must be added to the system
and included in the evaluation.
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The City’s main goal is to update the inspection data/PCI scores for the City’s road network and
be able to compare the 2020 PCI scores to the 2013 scores. This will assist City staff in
selecting future rehabilitation projects and will provide an indication of how the road network as
a whole has performed over this time period.
All data must integrate with the City’s GIS pavement centerline base map. A PAVER backup file
containing the new inspection data and PCI scores must be provided to the City.
A project report that describes the work performed and presents the key results is included in
the score of work. This includes a comparison of the 2020 data to the 2013 data.
3 Project Approach
MDST has created a Task-driven Work Plan to meet the technical and schedule needs of the
City in an expeditious and cost-effective manner. The main Tasks in the Work Plan are as
follows:
Task 1: Initiate Project
Task 2: Perform Field Work
Task 3: Evaluate Pavement Condition
Task 4: Provide Updated PAVER Database
Task 5: Project Report
Optional Task 6: Budget Analysis and Rehabilitation Programming
Each of these Tasks is discussed in detail below.
Task 1: Initiate Project
This task involves holding a project initiation meeting between MDST’s Project Manager and City
staff, acquiring the data needed to perform field work, and mobilizing our data collection crew
and equipment to Bozeman.
MDST understands that time is of the essence for this project. This is particularly true for the
field work component of the project since Bozeman is at located at a high elevation. Snow
events may occur as early as the Fall Equinox and are progressively more likely as the calendar
moves toward the end of the year. The timetable in the RFP states that the City expects to
provide authorization to proceed on October 9, 2020. It is therefore essential that the project is
initiated and fieldwork begins immediately after we receive authorization to proceed.
MDST’s Project Manager will meet via telephone/web-meeting with City staff within two (2)
business days of MDST receiving notice to proceed from the City. He will review the project
scope and schedule, establish communication protocols, and discuss the pertinent technical and
administrative details of the project.
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We will also acquire the necessary information to begin the field work. We will request a backup of
the City’s PAVER database and a copy of the City’s GIS pavement centerline file.
The City has stated that there are roads that need to be added to the PAVER database. MDST will
define these segments primarily on a block-by-block basis to be consistent with the existing
database, but we will also consider other factors such as condition, pavement type, construction
history, etc. The roads that need to be added to the PAVER database are defined in the City’s GIS.
MDST will compare the PAVER and GIS data to determine which roads are missing from the PAVER
database and add these new roads to the PAVER database as required. Roads will be named and
assigned Branch and Segment IDs in a manner consistent with the existing PAVER database.
A map showing the location of new roads can be provided to the City for review if desired.
Task 2: Perform Field Work
This project involves collecting condition data for all 242 centerline miles of City-maintained
roads. We will use our vehicle-based technology/approach to capture the pavement condition
data. The details of our approach are provided below.
Approach/Equipment
MDST proposes to utilize vehicle-based technology to capture the required pavement condition
data quickly, safely, and cost-effectively. The main components of the system are high
resolution digital cameras, GPS receivers and related technology, and on-board computers. A
software application manages and coordinates the flow of digital imagery from the cameras and
ties each frame to position and orientation data obtained from the GPS receiver.
The digital cameras are mounted to the roof of the data collection vehicle. Two cameras are
required for pavement condition evaluation. A forward-looking camera captures a pavement-
oriented view of the streetscape. A downward-looking camera is used to capture detailed
imagery of the pavement surface. A third camera is angled forward and to the right to capture
imagery of assets such as sidewalks, curb and gutter, traffic signs, hydrants, guardrail, etc. if
needed.
We also capture pavement imagery with a roof-mounted 3D camera. The additional depth
perception provided by this device is used to assist in assessing the severity of rutting when it
occurs.
MDST uses cameras that are capable of outputting 12MP images in JPG format at 30-foot
intervals as the vehicle travels a road at the posted speed. The 30-foot capture interval
ensures complete coverage of the pavement surface. Camera views are displayed inside the
vehicle and are constantly monitored by MDST field crews to confirm that high quality imagery
is being captured at all times. All images are geo-referenced to within three feet of their actual
location under open sky conditions.
The ASTM D6433 method used by the City involves a visual assessment of the type, severity,
and extent of various distresses that may be present on a pavement surface. Our approach is
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specifically designed to facilitate pavement evaluation in accordance with ASTM D6433. The
process of evaluating pavement distress from the geo-referenced digital imagery is described in
Task 3 below.
Optional Data Collection Items
The technology and process described above provides all of the data needed to accurately
assess pavement condition in accordance with ASTM D6433. However, some clients have an
interest in collecting additional data such as pavement roughness or automated rutting data
that is not required by ASTM D6433. MDST can capture and provide this data using the devices
listed below at additional cost.
Pavement Roughness Data
If desired by the City, MDST can provide pavement roughness data. This data can be provided
in International Roughness Index (IRI) format or as a Riding Comfort Index (RCI). IRI is
provided in inches/mile and is an open-ended scale whereas RCI is a 0 to 100 scale similar to
the PCI.
This data can be provided using either bumper-mounted road profiling equipment that
complies with ASTM E1926 or through a cell phone application that uses the accelerometers
and gyroscopes in a smart phone to measure pavement roughness. In our experience, we have
found that both devices yield similar results in an urban environment.
Automated Rut Depth Data
If desired by the City, MDST can provide rut depth data captured through the use of a vehicle-
mounted transverse laser. This device continually measures the transverse profile of the
travelled lane and uses the straightedge method described in ASTM E170E to calculate rut
depths.
Advantages of Vehicle Based Data Collection
The method of capturing distress data described above has numerous advantages over other
approaches. Some of these are:
• Safe and Unobtrusive – Data is collected automatically as the vehicle travels along roads
at normal speeds. There is no requirement for lane closures that disrupt traffic flow,
and there is no requirement for field personnel to stand on or near a road to capture
data.
• Fast and Cost-Effective – In an urban environment, 50+ miles of data can be collected
per day.
• High Quality – Field data collection only involves capturing geo-referenced digital
imagery. This process is high automated. The vehicle operator is not required to
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perform any sort of pavement condition evaluation in real time as the vehicle travels a
road. Pavement condition evaluation is performed in an office environment.
• Easily Reviewable – Quality checking is a straight-forward process because the condition
evaluation is performed in an office environment. Roads can easily be re-evaluated and
the results compared to the results of the initial evaluation for quality checking
purposes.
Data Collection Procedures and Quality Control in the Field
MDST has developed standardized procedures that dictate how the data collection vehicle is to
be configured and operated to maximize the consistency and quality of the data. Some of
these are:
• Fieldwork does not proceed if the pavement surface is obscured by standing water or
other substances/debris.
• The sun must be sufficiently high off the horizon in order to collect quality imagery.
This is because a certain amount of light is required to prevent under-exposure. Also,
images captured looking into the sun when it is too low on the horizon are subject to a
“flash” effect that results in sub-standard images. These problems are avoided by
starting fieldwork at least one hour after sunrise and finishing at least one hour prior to
sunset.
• Camera settings such as aperture, shutter speed, and color parameters are reviewed
and adjusted at the start of every day to reflect the current weather conditions. Once
initialized, the cameras continually self-correct to account for instantaneous changes in
lighting conditions. In addition, the vehicle operator can view the images as they are
being captured and make any manual adjustments as required.
We also have standard procedures to review the data on an on-going basis while the fieldwork
is progressing. Each image is tagged to spatial data that defines the location at which the
image was obtained. This data is forwarded to our office on a daily basis so that office based
staff can monitor progress and confirm that all roads to be included in the system have digital
imagery associated with them. This is done by loading the spatial data into GIS and performing
analysis to compare the image locations to the road network to be tested to determine if any
roads have not been driven. The result of this analysis is passed back to our field crew so that
any roads that may have been missed initially are included in the fieldwork effort. A thorough
final review is performed at the end of the fieldwork before the vehicle is de-mobilized from the
City.
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Task 3: Evaluate Pavement Condition
The condition of 242 centerline miles of pavements will be performed using the ASTM D6433
method.
Condition Evaluation
Experienced MDST staff will analyze the digital imagery to assess pavement condition in
accordance with the ASTM D6433 method used in the City’s PAVER system. Pavement
Condition data will be acquired through analysis of the sequential digital imagery captured with
the data collection vehicle. Both the forward-looking streetscape view and the downward-
looking detailed pavement view will be used to assess the severity and extent of up to 20
distresses for both asphaltic concrete (AC) and Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) surfaces.
A sample image pair is shown below. Because each frame is tied to positioning data acquired
from GPS, the location of each image pair can be easily tied to a road segment.
An experienced pavement inspector performs a ‘virtual drive’ along a road segment by stepping
through the image pairs one frame at a time. The interval between images is approximately 30
feet, and every image is reviewed. The inspector marks the location, severity, and extent of the
distresses along each segment using software tools built for this purpose. The virtual drive can
be performed as slowly or repeated as necessary to acquire accurate condition data.
The severity of a distress is related to the width of cracking for cracking-type distresses and the
degree of deviation from the plane of the original surface for distortion-type distresses. For
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asphalt surfaced pavements, the extent of distress is determined by area (e.g. alligator
cracking), length (e.g. longitudinal cracking), or occurrence (e.g. potholes) depending on the
type of distress encountered. For PCC surfaced pavements, extent is usually determined based
on the number of slabs affected by a distress.
Pavement Evaluation Quality Control
As part of our standard operating procedures, the condition of a random set of road segments
is re-assessed. The results of the two assessments are compared to each other to identify any
significant differences. The results are not expected to be identical but should result in
Pavement Condition Index scores within about five (5) points of each other. Differences in PCI
scores larger than this are reviewed in detail and any adjustments as to how distresses are
quantified are made at that time. If a systematic error is uncovered related to correctly
identifying distress types (accuracy) in or identifying severity levels (resolution), then any
previously evaluated segments are re-evaluated to correct the problem.
To minimize data input errors, MDST also performs certain integrity and logic checks on the
input data to identify missing or erroneous data. For example, if the extent of a particular
distress is quantified on an area basis, then the sum of all the areas in a segment containing
this distress cannot be greater than the total area of the segment. The data set must be
reviewed and revised until every record passes this and other logic tests. At that point the data
set is considered ready for upload.
Task 4: Provide Updated PAVER Database
An updated PAVER backup file will be provided to the City upon completion of the pavement
evaluation task. The updated database will contain any new segments added to the system
and the 2020 inspection data.
Prior to providing the updated data to the City, MDST will compare the 2020 PCI score to the
previous scores and identify any potential anomalies as part of our quality control process. We
may ask the City to provide a list of roads that have been rehabilitated since the previous
survey to assist us with task (if this data is not in the Work History in PAVER).
Data can also be provided at intervals throughout the project. This allows City staff to review
data early on in the project, so if any concerns arise, they can be addressed in a timely manner
before they become a bigger problem. Also, it provides assurance to the City that the project is
on track to be completed according to schedule.
Task 5: Project Report
MDST will provide a comprehensive report detailing the work performed and the key results of
the project. Three hard copies and an electronic copy will be provided as requested in the RFP.
A key component of the report will be a comparison of the 2020 and 2013 PCI scores at both
the segment level and the network level. Trend analysis will be performed at the network level
to determine how the condition of the road network has changed since 2013. In addition to
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assessing the change in the overall PCI of the entire network, a comparison of the percentage
of the road network that falls into each of the categories in the following table can be
performed.
This will provide additional insight as to how the network is performing. For example, it is
possible for the mean PCI for the entire road network to improve, even if the percentage of the
road network with a PCI less than 40 (Very Poor or worse condition) increases.
If desired, a draft report can be provided to City staff for review and comment prior to releasing
the final report.
Table 1
PCI Ranges and Condition Descriptions
PCI
Range
Condition
Description
85 - 100 Excellent
70 – 85 Good
55 - 70 Fair
40 - 55 Poor
25 - 40 Very Poor
10 - 25 Serious
0 - 10 Failed
Optional Task 6: Budget Analysis and Rehabilitation
Programming
At the City’s option, MDST will use PAVER to generate rehabilitation programs for various
budget scenarios. The budget scenarios to be analyzed will be determined in conjunction with
City staff. A list of rehabilitation strategies , the circumstances under which they are used, and
associated unit costs will also be required. We assume that the City can supply this
information.
When creating a multi-year capital improvement plan, pavements are generally slotted into
groups based on PCI scores. In general, pavements with a PCI score above 55 may be
candidates for localized maintenance and/or some form of surface treatment. Pavements with
a PCI score below 55 are candidates for some form of rehabilitation (e.g. mill and overlay).
Pavements with very low PCI scores (below 25) are typically candidates for reconstruction.
However, these figures vary from one agency to the next depending on the policies and
practices of the agency, available budget, and the expectations of the City residents.
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To the degree practicable, MDST will model the City’s pavement rehabilitation policies and
practices in the PAVER system. Once these models are constructed, analysis can be performed
to create multi-year rehabilitation plans for various funding scenarios. It is possible to assign a
percentage of the overall budget to localized maintenance, global maintenance (i.e. surface
treatments), and major rehabilitation (overlay and reconstruction).
The effect that implementing any particular plan would have on the overall condition of the
road network can also be determined. We typically run analysis for a “fix-all” scenario, a “do-
nothing” scenario, and a “maintain the current status” scenario, and at least three addition
scenarios to be determined in conjunction with City staff.
MDST will create a report after the analysis described above has been completed. The report
will describe the work performed and the present the findings of the budget analysis.
Recommended maintenance activities and estimated costs for each segment will also be
provided for various funding scenarios.
4 Management Approach
At MDST we pride ourselves in delivering a high quality, high value product to our clients
according to the project specifications, budget, and schedule. Virtually all of our clients have
re-hired or plan to re-hire us to update their pavement inspection data after our initial project
with them.
We carefully manage every aspect of every project we undertake. Prior to the start of a project
we review the project scope, personnel requirements, and schedule to determine the required
resources (people and equipment) needed to perform the work and assign them accordingly.
At the outset of the project, our Project Manager develops a communication plan with our client
that we implement to ensure that our client is kept updated on our progress in a timely fashion.
We constantly monitor our projects to ensure that the work is being done according to
established company procedures and according to the project schedule. This includes weekly
project meetings with staff involved in the project. We have management tools and reports to
assist us in tracking work completed/remaining and controlling project costs. We have built
quality control procedures into all of our processes to ensure delivery of a high-quality product.
Our quality control procedures are outlined in Tasks 2 and 3 of the project work plan.
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5 Staff Qualifications
MDST has assembled a team of experienced professionals for this project. Each member of
MDST’s project team will be assigned to a specific role. MDST’s Project Manager will lead this
team and personally perform quality control checks on the data to ensure that an accurate,
consistent, and complete product is delivered to the City.
A project organizational chart is provided below:
Project Organization Chart
5.1 Project Manager
Mr. Trevor T. Triffo will function as MDST’s Project Manager for this project. He is the
Founder and a Principal of the company. He has the authority to allocate resources to the
project to ensure that it is completed according to the project schedule.
Mr. Triffo holds a Master of Science Degree in Civil Engineering specializing in pavement and
geotechnical engineering. He has worked in the pavement management field in roles of
increasing responsibility over his thirty-year professional career and is a recognized leader in the
industry. He has participated in literally hundreds of pavement management system
implementation projects as field engineer, data analyst, project manager, or principal in charge.
These projects have been located throughout the United States, Canada, and the Middle East.
Clients include municipal and county governments, metropolitan planning organizations, DOTs,
and foreign governments.
CITY OF BOZEMAN
Project Manager
MDST Project Manager
Trevor Triffo
Field Technician
Tony Raitano
Pavement Evaluation
Valerie MCCarrick
Jonathon Tribula
Quality Control
Trevor Triffo
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Mr. Triffo has worked hands-on evaluating pavement condition and has supervised large groups
of people performing this task. He has developed procedures to maximize data quality and
ensure that data delivered to clients is complete and accurately represents the conditions in the
field.
Mr. Triffo is currently functioning as Project Manager of pavement management projects for the
City of Boulder, CO; the City of Sandy Springs, GA; and the City of Kitchener, ON. We
anticipate that the Boulder and Kitchener projects will be completed before this project begins,
thus leaving ample capacity for Mr. Triffo to manage this project.
A partial list of similar projects for which Mr. Triffo has recently functioned as Project Manager
is provided below:
• City of Sheridan, WY
• City of Green River, WY
• City of Moscow, ID
• City of Boulder, CO
• Summit County, CO
• City of Dickinson, ND
• City of Burnsville, MN
• Fayette County, GA
• City of Fairbanks, AK
• City of Wilcox, AZ
• City of South Jordan, UT
• Village of Bensenville, IL
• Village of Bartlett, IL
• Village of Carpentersville, IL
• Village of Cary, IL
• City of Wheaton, IL
• York County, SC
• City and County of Honolulu, HI
• City of Nashua, NH
• Chatham County, GA
• City of Kitchener , ON
• City of Guelph, ON
Mr. Triffo has made numerous presentations to senior staff and elected officials of municipal
and county governments to provide the results of pavement management studies. He has also
conducted numerous training sessions to transfer knowledge to new and experienced users of
pavement management applications.
Mr. Triffo has also managed projects to inventory, map and assess the condition of pavement
markings, sidewalk, curb and gutter, and traffic signs for numerous municipal, county, and state
governments including the City of Sheridan, WY; the Arizona DOT (on behalf of the City of
Avondale, AZ); City of Boulder, CO; City of Orlando, FL; City of Carmel, IN; City of Minneapolis,
MN; the Village of Cary, IL; and the City of Wheaton, IL.
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A detailed resume for Mr. Triffo is provided in Appendix A.
5.2 Project Manager Role and Involvement
As Project Manager, Mr. Triffo will be intimately involved in all aspects of the work for the
duration of the project. Any work not done specifically by Mr. Triffo will be directly overseen,
reviewed for quality, and ultimately approved for release to the City by Mr. Triffo.
As MDST’s Project Manager of this project, Mr. Triffo will:
• function as the project team’s point of contact for City staff;
• implement a Project Communication Plan to facilitate effective communication between
the City and MDST. This includes monthly progress reports and additional
communications with the City as desired;
• personally attend all on-site project meetings at the City, and all off-site telephone or
web-based project meetings;
• manage the activities of the MDST field crew;
• oversee office-based pavement condition activities;
• personally perform data quality checks required as part of company standard operating
procedures;
• monitor the status of the project from a cost and schedule perspective and act/allocate
resources as required to keep the project on track;
• provide the data to the City and assist as needed with the upload to the pavement
management database;
We anticipate that Mr. Triffo will be managing two or three projects when this project begins
(including this one). This is a normal, manageable workload for Mr. Triffo.
5.3 Fieldwork Technician
Mr. Anthony Raitano will function as MDST’s Field Technician for this project. Mr. Raitano has
functioned in this capacity with MDST for ten years and has collected and analyzed data on
many data collection projects including our previous project with the City of Sheridan, WY; the
City of Dickinson, ND; the City of Boulder, CO; the City of South Jordan, Chatham County, GA;
the Village of Bartlett, IL; the Village of Carpentersville, IL; and Fayette County, GA. Mr.
Raitano will also function as a Pavement Analyst on the project. A detailed resume for Mr.
Raitano is provided in Appendix A. Mr. Raitano will be 100 percent dedicated to the project
during the fieldwork component of the work.
5.4 Pavement Analysis Team
MDST has a team of people that are trained and experienced in evaluating pavement condition
in accordance with ASTM D6433 and other evaluation methods. Two (2) of these individuals
will be assigned to this project to supply the required resources to complete the project on
schedule. Each analyst can evaluate approximately 30 miles of pavement per week. Since the
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project involves evaluation approximately 242 centerline miles of pavements, this task will have
a duration of approximately six (6) weeks.
The individuals who will function as Data Analysts are Valerie McCarrick and Jonathon Tribula.
Ms. McCarrick has an undergraduate degree in computer science and has functioned as a
Pavement Analysis/GIS Technician with MDST for four years. She has assessed pavement
condition according to the ASTM D6433 method for a number of clients including the City of
Boulder, CO; the City of Green River, WY; and the City of Dickinson, ND.
Mr. Tribula has functioned as a Pavement Analysis Technician for with MDST for five years. He
has analyzed hundreds of miles of asphalt pavements according to ASTM D6433 for our
municipal clients around the country, including the City of Sheridan, WY.; the City of Boulder,
CO; the City of Moscow, ID; and Fayette County, GA.
5.5 Quality Control Manager
Mr. Triffo will function as Quality Control Manager for this project. This task typically consumes
three to five hours of Mr. Triffo’s time each week. Mr. Triffo will re-evaluate a representative
sample of road segments previously evaluated by our pavement analysts. The distress types
identified in the original evaluation and the re-evaluation should match closely. Also, the PCI
score from each evaluation should be with 5 points of each other. If this is not the case,
further evaluation is done to determine the cause of the differences. Action is then taken to
correct the original data, which could include complete re-evaluation of the roads in that batch
of data if that is needed.
The existing inspection data may also be used in the quality control process. The new PCI
score can be compared to the previous PCI score for each segment. In this case, segments
would be flagged for review if the differences in PCI scores are not within the expected range.
5.6 Sub-Consultants
MDST has the knowledge, capacity, and experience to perform this project in its entirety within
the desired time frame with our own staff. We are not planning to utilize any sub-consultants
for this project.
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6 Related Experience on Similar Projects
MDST has significant experience evaluating pavement condition and implementing pavement
management systems for municipalities. Project Profiles and contact information for some
similar projects are provided below. Please contact the individuals identified below to get their
thoughts about our firm and the work that we have performed for them. Additional references
can be provided upon request.
Project: PAVER Pavement Management System and Traffic Sign Inventory
Client: City of Sheridan, WY
Timeframe: 2019/2020
The City of Sheridan is located in north-central Wyoming. The City maintains 115 centerline
miles of roads. MDST implemented the PAVER pavement management system for the City in
2019. MDST built the pavement management database, performed ASTM D6433 pavement
inspections, and loaded the inspection data into the system to calculate a Pavement Condition
Index for each road segment. In addition to assessing surface distress, we captured pavement
roughness data with a cell phone application and provided a Riding Comfort Index (RCI) score
for each segment. MDST also provided PAVER training so that City staff could use the system
to view and edit data, create reports, perform budget analysis, and track pavement-related
work history.
The system was also linked to GIS. As part of this project, MDST also created a GIS inventory
of the City’s 4,600 traffic signs and identified signs with deficient retro-reflectivity.
Contact Info: Mr. Nathan Rager
Tel: 307.675.4236
E-mail: nrager@sheridanwy.net
Project: PAVER Pavement Management System Implementation
Client: City of Green River, WY
Timeframe: 2019, 2010
The City of Green River maintains 55 miles of roads. MDST implemented a pavement
management system for the City in 2010. MDST built the pavement management database,
performed ASMTM D6433 pavement inspections, and loaded the inspection data into the
system to calculate Pavement Condition Index scores for each road segment. MDST also
provided training so that City staff could perform their own inspections and use the system to
view and edit data, create reports, and track pavement-related work history. The system was
also linked to GIS.
MDST was re-hired in 2019 to re-evaluate the condition of the road network. The updated
inspection data was loaded into the City’s pavement management system and used to
determine the budget required to meet the City’s long-term objectives for the condition of the
road network. MDST’s Project Manager presented the results of the study to City Council.
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Contact Info: Mr. Andy Hooten, P.E.
Tel: 307.872.0524
E-mail: ahooten@cityofgreenriver.org
Project: PAVER Pavement Management System Implementation
Client: City of Boulder, CO
Timeframe: 2007, annually 2009 through 2020
This ongoing work involves collecting ASTM D6433 pavement condition data and to keep the
City’s pavement management system up to date. The City maintains approximately 360
centerline miles of roads with both AC and PCC surfaces. MDST was originally hired in 2007 to
implement the system for the City. The initial project involved providing pavement condition
data for the entire road network so that the database contained current data for all road
segments. The City was divided into three geographic areas with roughly equal road mileage
for purposes of keeping the data current going forward. The pavement condition data in one
area is updated annually every year since 2009 so that the data for the entire City is updated
on a three-year cycle.
MDST used its vehicle-based data collection technology to capture geo-located digital images of
the City’s road network. Using a specially designed software tool, MDST staff performed a
‘virtual drive’ of these pavements in an office environment and captured the severity and extent
of various pavement distresses that were present on each road segment. This pavement
condition data was uploaded into the pavement management database and a Pavement
Condition Index (PCI) score was calculated for each segment. MDST also provided training to
City staff to manually perform PCI inspections.
MDST also integrated the pavement management system to the City’s GIS. Through this
linkage, the City can graphically display pavement condition and other data from the pavement
management system thematically.
Contact Info: Mr. Bryant Gonsalves, P.E.
Tel: 303.441.3857
E-mail: bgonsalves@bouldercolorado.gov
Project: Pavement Management System and Traffic Sign Inventory
Client: City of Moscow, ID
Timeframe: 2013, 2015, 2017
The City of Moscow is located in western Idaho adjacent to the Washington State line. The City
maintains 83 centerline miles of both AC and PCC surfaced roads. In the original project in
2013, MDST implemented pavement management system to help staff manage the City’s road
network. The road network was segmented primarily on an intersection to intersection basis
based on data acquired from the City’s GIS. MDST assessed the condition of the road network
using the ASTM D6433 method and uploaded the data into the pavement management
database. Pavement evaluation training was provided to City staff. Software user training was
also provided.
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MDST was retained in 2015 to configure the budget analysis module of the pavement
management system so that City staff could use it to create multi-year rehabilitation programs
and determine the effect that various pavement rehabilitation budget streams would have on
the future condition of the City’s road network. MDST worked in conjunction with City staff to
configure the system to reflect the City’s pavement rehabilitation policies and practices.
MDST was retained to re-inspect of the City’s roads again in 2017. The new inspection data
and PCI scores were uploaded to the City’s pavement management system. The City’s traffic
signs were also inventoried and mapped in GIS as part of the 2017 project.
Contact Info: Mr. Carey Edwards
Tel: 208.883.7023
E-mail: cedwards@ci.moscow.id.us
Project: PAVER Pavement Management System Implementation
Client: Fayette County, GA
Timeframe: 2019
MDST was hired in 2019 to implement the PAVER a pavement management system for the
County. We used our vehicle-based technology to assess pavement condition of the County’s
475 centerline mile road network using the ASTM D6433 method. This inspection data was
loaded into the system and used to calculate PCI scores for each road segment. The project
was completed within four (4) months.
Contact Info: Mr. Bradley Klinger, Road Department Assistant Director
Tel: 770.320.6039
E-mail: bklinger@fayettecountyga.gov
Project: PAVER Pavement Management System Implementation
Client: City of Dickinson, ND
Timeframe: 2019
The City of Willcox is located in western North Dakota. The City maintains 160 centerline miles
of both AC and PCC surfaced roads. MDST implemented the PAVER pavement management
system to help staff manage the City’s road network. The road network was segmented
primarily on an intersection to intersection basis based on data acquired from the City’s GIS.
MDST assessed the condition of the road network using the ASTM D6433 method and uploaded
the data into the pavement management database. The budget analysis module system was
implemented to create multi-year rehabilitation programs and determine the effect that various
pavement rehabilitation budget streams would have on the future condition of the City’s road
network. A written report was provided that documented the needed budget to achieve the
City’s goals for road condition.
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Contact Info: Mr. Craig Kubas, City Engineer
Tel: 701.456.7715
E-mail: Craig.Kubas@dickinsongov.com
Project: Pavement Management System Implementation, Asset Inventory and
Mapping Project
Client: Village of Cary, IL
Timeframe: 2017, 2018
The Village of Cary is located in the metropolitan Chicago area. MDST was hired in 2017 to
implement a pavement management system for the Village’s 65 centerline-mile road network.
The road network was defined as a series of segments that were typically one block long. We
collected geo-referenced digital imagery using our vehicle-based technology and assessed the
condition of these pavements using the ASTM D6433 method to determine the severity and
extent of various pavement distresses that were present on each road segment. This pavement
condition data was uploaded into the pavement management database and a Pavement
Condition Index (PCI) score was calculated for each segment. MDST installed the pavement
management system on the Village’s computer network and provided user training to
Engineering Department staff. As part of the 2017 project, MDST also mapped the Village’s
sidewalks, sidewalk ramps, curb and gutter, traffic signs, and trees in GIS.
In 2018, we were retained to perform budget analysis using the Village’s pavement
management system to assess the effect that various budget streams would have on the long-
term condition of the Village’s road network. We also assessed the condition of the Village’s
sidewalk network and provided a priority list of sidewalk segments for repair.
Contact Info: Mr. Erik Morimoto, P.E., Village Engineer
Tel: 630.837.0811
E-mail: emorimoto@caryillinois.com
Project: Pavement Management System Implementation
Client: City of Kitchener, ON
Timeframe: 2020, 2018
MDST was originally hired in 2018 by the City to collect and provide pavement condition data
for its 500 centerline mile network of paved roads and alleys. MDST assessed the condition of
the road network at 30-foot intervals using the proprietary method required by the City’s
pavement management system. IRI data was collected for both left and right wheel paths
using road profiling equipment meeting the requirements of ASTM E1926 .
MDST was rehired in May 2020 to perform this evaluation again. This project is on-going and
will be completed in September 2020.
Contact Info: Tom Margetts, Manager of Infrastructure Asset Management
Tel: 519.741.2600 x4137
E-mail: Tom.Margetts@kitchener.ca
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7 Proposed Schedule
MDST can complete the entire project by mid-December 2020. The project initiation meeting can be
performed within two (2) working days of receiving authorization to proceed. The vehicle-based,
day-time field work to capture the data for pavement evaluation would proceed immediately after
the project initiation meeting and will take approximately one (1) week to perform. The field work
will be completed by October 20, 2020 weather permitting.
The pavement condition evaluation will begin by October 21, 2020 and will take approximately six
(6) weeks to complete. This Task will be complete by December 2, 2020. An updated PAVER
backup file can be provided to the City by December 4, 2020, and a Project Report can be provided
by December 11, 2020. Optional budget analysis can be started after the pavement evaluation task
is complete. This task can be completed by December 18, 2020.
The Start and End Dates of each Task is shown in Table 2 below. All required project tasks can be
completed by December 11, 2020 if we are authorized to proceed by October 9, 2020.
Table 2
Project Task
Start and End Dates
Task Start Date End Date
1. Project Initiation Oct 12 Oct 13
2. Field Work Oct 13 Oct 20
3. Pavement Condition Evaluation Oct 21 Dec 2
4. Provide Updated PAVER Database Dec 3 Dec 4
5. Project Report Dec 3 Dec 11
6. Optional Budget Analysis Dec 3 Dec 18
8 Nondiscrimination Affirmation Form
Our completed Nondiscrimination Affirmation Form is provided on the following page.
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Appendix A: Resumes
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Trevor T. Triffo
Principal, MDS Technologies, Inc.
Introduction
Mr. Triffo is Principal of MDST Technologies, Inc. In this position, Mr. Triffo is responsible for all
aspects of company operations. Mr. Triffo has spent his thirty-year career in the pavement and
transportation infrastructure asset management industry. He has participated in several
hundred initial implementation and data update projects for clients at the municipal, county,
regional, and state level throughout the United States and Canada. On these projects, he has
functioned in a variety of positions including Project Engineer, Project Manager, and Principal in
Charge. Mr. Triffo has also functioned as co-Project Manager of a comprehensive infrastructure
asset management system for the State of Kuwait.
Pavement Inventory and Condition Assessment Experience
Mr. Triffo has designed, participated in, and supervised data collection programs for numerous
agencies ranging from small municipalities to state DOTs. Mr. Triffo has extensive experience
with a variety data collection technologies and techniques.
• Automated Condition Data Collection – Mr. Triffo has been involved in over 200 projects in
which non-contact technology was used to acquire pavement roughness, and wheel track
rutting. A significant percentage of these projects also required collection of automated
geometric information such as grade, cross-fall, and radius of curvature. This data was
collected using a combination of laser cameras, accelerometers, inclinometers, and rate
gyroscopes.
• Surface Distress Surveys – Mr. Triffo has been involved in roughly an equal number of
projects that involved collection of surface distress data. Mr. Triffo is very familiar with
numerous ways to collect this data including manual methods and semi-automated
(windshield) methods. Mr. Triffo has also been involved in research efforts to develop a
totally automated optical crack detection system that utilized high resolution digital
cameras, a strobe lighting system, and a parallel process computing system to perform pixel
analysis/crack detection in real time.
• Non-Destructive Deflection Testing – Mr. Triffo is intimately familiar with non-destructive
deflection (NDT) testing of pavements. Mr. Triffo has analyzed deflection data acquired by
a Dynaflect device and Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD) on thousands of miles of
pavements of all types and in all areas of the United States and Canada.
Mr. Triffo is trained as an engineer and with an emphasis in soils, materials, and pavements.
His Master’s research Thesis involved the study of concrete pavement deterioration due to
exposure to freeze/thaw cycles. The combination of Mr. Triffo’s academic training and practical
experience put him in a very strong position to understand an Agency’s unique pavement issues
and address them in the pavement management application.
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Pavement Management System Implementation Experience
The vast majority of the data collection projects mentioned above involved loading data and/or
implementation of a pavement management system for client Agencies. Mr. Triffo has vast
experience with all aspects of system implementation including:
• Agency needs analysis to determine the required functionality of the system;
• Design of appropriate data collection programs that meet the technical needs and budget
constraints of the agency;
• Design and implementation of appropriate quality control plans to ensure data integrity;
• Development of Agency specific models so that the output of the system reflects the
Agency’s unique combination of conditions, policies, and practices; and
• Training of Agency staff on field data collection, principals of pavement management, and
use of the selected system so that the Agency does not need to rely on outside sources to
maintain the system.
• Design interfaces between the pavement management application and other systems such
as GIS and Work/Maintenance Management.
• Presentation to senior staff and/or elected officials to communicate findings, conclusions,
and recommendations resulting from implementation of the system.
System Design and Development
Mr. Triffo has successfully led the design and development of pavement management
applications for the private and public sector. For the public sector, systems were designed to
meet the specific needs of municipalities, counties, and DOT agencies.
Mr. Triffo also designed and managed the development of a comprehensive right of way asset
management system. This system utilized a generalized analytical engine that enabled users to
inventory and assess the condition of a wide range of infrastructure assets. The types of assets
that can be accommodated by this system are signs and supports, sidewalks, curb and gutter,
pavement markings, sound and retaining walls, traffic signals, lighting systems, drainage inlets
and manholes, fire hydrants, underground utilities such as storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and
water distribution networks.
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Work History
MDS Technologies, Inc. Park Ridge (Chicago), IL
President June 2003 to Present
IMS Infrastructure Management Services, Inc. Arlington Heights (Chicago), IL
Senior Vice President January 1998 to June 2003
Stantec, Inc. Cambridge, ON, Canada
Manager, Implementation Department 1989 to December 1997
Shiplake Management, Ltd. Toronto, ON, Canada
Construction Engineer 1988 to 1989
Trow Geotechnical, Ltd. Brampton, ON, Canada
Pavement Engineer 1987 to 1988
Pavement Management Systems, Ltd. Cambridge, ON, Canada
Data Analyst 1986 to 1987
Education
York University 1989- 1992
Toronto, ON, Canada
Coursework toward MBA
University of Manitoba 1984 - 1987
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
M.Sc. Civil Engineering (Geotechnical/Pavements)
University of Manitoba 1980 - 1984
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
B.Sc. Civil Engineering
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Anthony Raitano
Field Operations and Pavement Analyst
Professional Experience
Mr. Raitano has functioned as a Field Operations Technician/Pavement Analyst with MDST for
over ten years. In his capacity as Field Operation Technician, Mr. Raitano operates the MDST
data collection vehicle. He performs daily calibration/quality checks and operates the vehicle in
conformance with established company policies and procedures. Mr. Raitano communicates
with clients to keep them informed of his whereabouts as their roads are driven, and keeps them
abreast of his progress. He has performed demonstrations of our vehicle based technology to
clients.
As Pavement Analyst, Mr. Raitano evaluates pavements by identifying distress types and
quantifying their severity and extent in accordance with company standard operating
procedures.
Work History
MDS Technologies, Inc. Park Ridge, IL
Field Operations Technician 2006 to Present
City of Park Ridge Park Ridge, IL
Police Officer 1996 to 2006
Education
Harper College, Palatine, Illinois
Criminal Justice Major
Continuing Education 1989 - 2004
Illinois State Police Academy, Springfield, Illinois
Graduated 1995 Class 400-54
Schaumburg High School, Schaumburg, Illinois
Diploma
Graduated 1988