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HomeMy WebLinkAbout26 - Submissions - Stucky Road RFQFrom:Patrick Fitzsimmons To:Bozeman Procurement Cc:Nora Rector; Erin Claunch Subject:[EXTERNAL]Stucky Road Reconstruction - Fowler Avenue to South 19h Ave - July 16, 2026 - Sanbell Date:Thursday, July 16, 2026 12:51:49 PM Attachments:sanbelllogotaglinesharptagline_2e7b2865-bf7e-448f-b5f9-ca3817db2ced.pngStucky Road Reconstruction - Fowler Avenue to South 19h Ave - Sanbell.pdf CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good afternoon Mike, Attached please find Sanbell’s Statement of Qualifications for the Stucky Road Reconstruction (Fowler Avenue to South 19th Avenue) RFQ. We appreciate the opportunity to be considered for this important project and look forward to the possibility of continuing our partnership with the City of Bozeman. At your convenience, please confirm receipt of this submittal. If you have any questions or need any additional information, please let us know. Thank you for your time and consideration. Patrick Fitzsimmons PE, PTOE Project Engineer d: 406-922-4323 INTELLIGENT INFRASTRUCTURE ENDURING COMMUNITIES JULY 16, 2026 Stucky Road Reconstruction Fowler Avenue to South 19th Avenue SUBMITTED TO: Danae Giannetti, PE Engineer II, City of Bozeman 406.582.2295 | danae.giannetti@bozemanmt.gov P.O. Box 1230 | Bozeman, MT 59771 SUBMITTED BY: Erin Claunch, PE, PTOE Project Manager | Associate Principal 406.869.3320 | eclaunch@sanbell.com 1300 N Transtech Way | Billings, MT 59102 QUALIFICATIONSSTATEMENT OF MONTANA | CALIFORNIA | COLORADO | NEVADA | WASHINGTON | TEXASErin Claunch, PE, PTOE Project Manager | Associate Principal 406.869.3320 | eclaunch@sanbell.com 1300 N Transtech Way | Billings, MT 59102 Danielle Scharf, PE, PTOE, LEED AP Managing Principal | Senior Quality Reviewer | Signing Authority 406.922.4325 | dscarf@sanbell.com July 16, 2026 Danae Giannetti, PE City of Bozeman P.O. Box 1230 Bozeman, MT 59771 Reference: Stucky Road Reconstruction —Fowler Avenue to South 19th Avenue Dear Danae: Sanbell is pleased to submit our qualifications for the Stucky Road Reconstruction project. Having partnered with the City on many of Bozeman’s most significant transportation improvement projects over the past decade, we understand that this project is far more than a roadway reconstruction. Stucky Road is a critical investment in the City’s future transportation network; one that must safely accommodate continued growth while thoughtfully integrating multimodal transportation, utility infrastructure, drainage, environmental stewardship, and community expectations. Sanbell’s proposed team of engineers, planners, surveyors, utility specialists, public engagement professionals, and construction staff are the same core group who have successfully delivered Story Mill Road, Griffin Drive, Oak Street, Kagy Boulevard, South 3rd & Graf Street, Fowler Avenue, and numerous assignments under the City’s Transportation Engineering Term Contract. Because our team has worked together repeatedly on Bozeman street corridor projects, we understand the City’s design standards, review process, utility coordination requirements, and expectations for responsive project delivery. Just as important as technical expertise is our commitment to partnership. We view ourselves as an extension of City staff, providing proactive communication, practical and cost-effective engineering solutions, and responsive project management that keeps projects moving forward while respecting schedule, budget, and community expectations. Our goal is simple: anticipate your needs before they become project challenges and deliver infrastructure that serves Bozeman well for decades to come. Thank you for the opportunity to submit our qualifications. We appreciate the trust the City has placed in Sanbell through years of successful collaboration and look forward to continuing that partnership on the Stucky Road Reconstruction project. Respectfully, Table of Contents A. Experience 1 B. Firm Background 17 C. Firm Workload 19 D. Claims 20 E. References Appendix A: Non-Discrimination A 1Stucky Road Reconstruction—Fowler Avenue to South 19th Avenue A. ExperienceCITY OF BOZEMAN—STORY MILL ROAD RECONSTRUCTION Client: City of Bozeman Reference Name: Bob Murray, PE Phone: 406.582.2269 Key Team Members: Audrey Stoltzfus, PE, RSP2I; Danielle Scharf, PE, PTOE, LEED AP; Joey Staszcuk, PE, PTOE, RSP1; DJ Clark, PE, PTOE; Erin Claunch, PE, PTOE; Gannon Chamberlain, EI; Curtis Kramer; Weston Solutions; SK Geotechnical Sanbell led the pre-design phase for the reconstruction of Story Mill Road, a major urban corridor serving one of Bozeman’s fastest-growing areas. The project established the technical foundation for future roadway improvements through a comprehensive evaluation of traffic operations, multimodal accommodations, drainage, utilities, right-of-way, and corridor alternatives. Services included traffic data collection, a traffic impact study with 20-year traffic projections, crash analysis, signal warrant analysis, evaluation of signalized versus roundabout intersection alternatives, topographic survey, preliminary stormwater analysis, conceptual roadway design, utility conflict identification, preliminary right-of-way review, cost estimating, and preparation of a pre-design report presented to the Bozeman City Commission. Throughout the study, Sanbell coordinated closely with the City of Bozeman and the Montana Department of Transportation to develop corridor improvements that balanced mobility, safety, constructability, and long-term growth. Relevance to Stucky Road Reconstruction The Story Mill Road pre-design required many of the same planning and engineering decisions anticipated for Stucky Road. Both projects involve reconstructing major urban arterial corridors experiencing rapid growth while balancing vehicle capacity, multimodal transportation, utility coordination, stormwater considerations, and future development needs. On Story Mill Road, our team evaluated intersection alternatives, analyzed long-term traffic operations, identified right-of-way and utility constraints, developed conceptual roadway improvements, and presented recommendations to City leadership before advancing into final design. That experience gives Sanbell a thorough understanding of Bozeman’s corridor planning process, design expectations, and collaborative decision-making approach—allowing us to efficiently guide the Stucky Road project from alternatives evaluation through final design. CITY OF BOZEMAN—GRIFFIN DRIVE RECONSTRUCTION & MANLEY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS Client: City of Bozeman Reference Name: Taylor Lonsdale, PE Phone: 406.582.2286 Key team members: SK Geotechnical, Weston Solutions, Audrey Stoltzfus, PE, RSP2I; Danielle Scharf, PE, PTOE, LEED AP; Joey Staszcuk, PE, PTOE, RSP1; Tony Gaddo; Gannon Chamberlain, EI; DJ Clark, PE, PTOE Sanbell provided comprehensive engineering services for the reconstruction of Griffin Drive and associated improvements to Manley Road within an area of Bozeman experiencing rapid growth. Beginning with a corridor pre-design study and continuing through final design, our team evaluated traffic operations, completed topographic survey, analyzed stormwater systems, identified utility conflicts, developed conceptual and final roadway improvements, A. Experience3rd Ave & Graf Street Intersection Improvements, Bozeman, MT 2Stucky Road Reconstruction—Fowler Avenue to South 19th Avenue coordinated right-of-way needs, and prepared construction documents. The project also included water, sanitary sewer, and stormwater infrastructure improvements, multimodal accommodations, coordination with adjacent development, permitting, cost estimating, and ongoing coordination with City staff and utility providers throughout design. As the corridor evolved, Sanbell continued supporting the City through multiple contract amendments to address changing project priorities and additional infrastructure improvements. Additionally, Sanbell coordinated this project with MDT’s North 7th Avenue and Griffin Drive intersection improvements project (also led by Sanbell). Relevance to Stucky Road Reconstruction Griffin Drive shares many of the same characteristics that define the Stucky Road corridor. Both projects serve rapidly growing areas of Bozeman where roadway reconstruction must be carefully coordinated with expanding utility infrastructure, stormwater improvements, multimodal transportation, and adjacent development. On Griffin Drive, Sanbell helped the City evaluate alternatives, identify utility and right-of-way constraints, coordinate with multiple stakeholders, and deliver an integrated corridor solution that supports both current transportation needs and long-term growth. This experience provides our team with firsthand knowledge of Bozeman’s design standards, review process, utility coordination requirements, and collaborative project delivery approach—experience directly applicable to successfully delivering the Stucky Road Reconstruction project. CITY OF BOZEMAN, OAK STREET CORRIDOR Client: City of Bozeman Reference Name: Bob Murray, PE Phone: 406.582.2269 Key Team Members: Danielle Scharf, PE, PTOE, LEED AP; Joey Staszcuk, PE, PTOE, RSP1; DJ Clark, PE, PTOE; Erin Claunch, PE, PTOE; Gannon Chamberlain, EI; SK Geotechnical Representative Projects Included: • Oak Street Improvements (Original Corridor Reconstruction) • Oak Street & North 27th Avenue Intersection Improvements • Oak Street 15th Avenue to 19th Avenue Improvements • Front Street Connector Trail • Corridor utility, drainage, and multimodal improvements completed through multiple design amendments Sanbell has partnered with the City of Bozeman for more than seven years to deliver a series of transportation improvements along the Oak Street corridor, one of the City’s most heavily traveled east-west arterial roadways. Through multiple contracts and amendments, our team has provided planning, roadway design, intersection improvements, multimodal facilities, utility coordination, drainage improvements, traffic engineering, survey, construction support, and corridor enhancements that have incrementally improved safety, mobility, and connectivity while supporting Bozeman’s continued growth. This long-term relationship allowed the City to efficiently implement corridor improvements as funding became available while maintaining consistent design standards and project continuity across multiple phases. The program expanded over time to include improvements such as the Front Street Connector Trail and additional intersection and corridor enhancements as community needs evolved. The City continued extending Sanbell’s contract through multiple amendments as new work was identified and priorities changed. The original agreement was executed in 2015 and remained active through at least 2022, reflecting the City’s confidence in our team and our ability to successfully deliver complex corridor improvements over multiple phases. The City of Bozeman has trusted Sanbell with this corridor repeatedly for over seven years. Relevance to Stucky Road Reconstruction Like Stucky Road, Oak Street is a critical urban arterial serving rapidly developing areas of Bozeman. Both corridors require balancing increasing traffic demand with multimodal transportation, utility coordination, drainage improvements, adjacent development, and long-term system planning. Our experience delivering multiple phases of improvements along Oak Street demonstrates our ability to help the City strategically advance complex corridor projects over time while maintaining consistency in design, coordinating with numerous stakeholders, and adapting to changing priorities. That familiarity with Bozeman’s standards, review process, funding strategies, and corridor A. Experience 3Stucky Road Reconstruction—Fowler Avenue to South 19th Avenue planning approach positions Sanbell to efficiently deliver the Stucky Road Reconstruction project from design through construction. MDT & CITY OF BOZEMAN—KAGY BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS Client: Montana Department of Transportation Reference Name: Kelly Williams Phone: 406.444.7964 Key team members: Danielle Scharf, PE, PTOE, LEED AP; Joey Staszcuk, PE, PTOE, RSP1; DJ Clark, PE, PTOE; Erin Claunch, PE, PTOE; Gannon Chamberlain, EI; Craig Kamps, PLS; Weston Solutions Representative Projects Included: • Kagy Boulevard Reconstruction – South 19th Avenue to South Willson Avenue (MDT STPU 1212(7)) • Kagy Boulevard Signal Timing Analysis • Kagy Boulevard Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (HAWK) Design • Bidding and Construction Administration for the Kagy Boulevard HAWK Crossing Sanbell has partnered with the City of Bozeman and the Montana Department of Transportation on multiple phases of improvements along the Kagy Boulevard corridor, one of Bozeman’s most important east-west transportation corridors serving Montana State University, residential neighborhoods, schools, parks, and growing commercial areas. Beginning with the reconstruction of Kagy Boulevard between South 19th Avenue and South Willson Avenue, our team provided roadway design, traffic engineering, surveying, utility coordination, and multidisciplinary engineering services through multiple contract amendments as the project evolved. As corridor needs continued to change, the City again selected Sanbell to perform signal timing analysis, evaluate pedestrian crossing safety, design a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (HAWK), and provide bidding, construction administration, construction observation, and construction staking services for implementation. This long-term involvement allowed the City to build upon previous investments while improving corridor safety, mobility, and multimodal connectivity through successive projects. The program remained active from 2015 through construction support in 2022, demonstrating the City’s continued confidence in Sanbell’s understanding of the corridor and ability to deliver transportation improvements over multiple phases. Relevance to the Stucky Road Reconstruction Kagy Boulevard and Stucky Road are both major urban arterials that serve rapidly growing areas of Bozeman and require balancing vehicle capacity, multimodal transportation, safety, utility coordination, and long-term community growth. Our experience delivering multiple phases of improvements along Kagy Boulevard—from complete roadway reconstruction through operational improvements and pedestrian safety enhancements—demonstrates our ability to help the City strategically implement corridor investments over time while coordinating with MDT, utility providers, adjacent property owners, and City staff. That familiarity with Bozeman’s standards, review process, and corridor planning approach positions Sanbell to efficiently deliver the Stucky Road Reconstruction project from design through construction. CITY OF BOZEMAN—SOUTH 3RD & GRAF STREET IMPROVEMENTS Client: City of Bozeman Reference: Bob Murray, PE Phone: 406.582.2269 Key team members: Danielle Scharf, PE, PTOE, LEED AP; Joey Staszcuk, PE, PTOE, RSP1; DJ Clark, PE, PTOE Sanbell provided engineering design for transportation improvements along the South 3rd Avenue and Graf Street corridor to improve safety, connectivity, and multimodal access within an established Bozeman neighborhood. Services included project management, traffic data collection, topographic survey, roadway and intersection design, pedestrian and bicycle accommodations, drainage evaluation, utility coordination, signing and striping, construction documents, cost estimating, permitting support, and construction administration. Through subsequent contract amendments, Sanbell expanded the project to include additional design refinements, public involvement support, and construction-phase services, allowing the City to efficiently advance corridor improvements while responding to evolving project priorities. Relevance to the Stucky Road Reconstruction Like Stucky Road, the South 3rd Avenue and Graf Street corridor required balancing roadway operations with multimodal transportation, utility coordination, and neighborhood access while working within an existing urban environment. Our team coordinated roadway, drainage, traffic engineering, and pedestrian A. Experience 4Stucky Road Reconstruction—Fowler Avenue to South 19th Avenue improvements into a single, constructible design while maintaining close collaboration with City staff throughout project development. This experience demonstrates Sanbell’s ability to deliver context- sensitive urban corridor improvements that improve safety, accommodate future growth, and integrate multiple infrastructure systems—an approach directly applicable to the Stucky Road Reconstruction project. Recent & Current Work for the City of Bozeman Fowler Avenue Segment 1 (Oak to Durston) is in the process of finalizing right-of-way agreements and utility relocations prepping to bid Summer 2026. Segment 2 (Durston to Babcock) is currently in the final design stages and planned to be constructed Summer 2027. Segment 3 (Babcock to Huffine) is in the preliminary design stage and planned to be constructed Summer 2028. City of Bozeman Traffic Term Contract The last task order of the 2024 Traffic Term (Oak & Ferguson Intersection Improvements) is planned to be constructed Summer 2026. The scope of work and fee estimate for the first task order of the 2026 Traffic Term has been provided to the City for approval. This task order is planned to complete construction documents by December 2026. CIP Survey Term Capital Improvement Plan projects for the last four years performing full topography surveys of many City of Bozeman streets for design and locating property boundaries and easement lines for topography surveys for trail designs. Drafting base maps City of Bozeman Urban Renewal District (URD) Term Contract Construction is currently underway for Task 12 (package of 4 projects focused on pedestrian access and lighting) and is planned to be completed Summer 2026. Task 11 (Mendenhall Sewer) is under design and planned to be completed by December 2026. The scope of work and fee estimate for Task 13 (Broadway Street Utilities) has been provided to the City for approval. This task order is planned to complete construction documents by December 2026. Experience & Qualifications of Assigned Personnel A. Experience 5Stucky Road Reconstruction—Fowler Avenue to South 19th Avenue Erin Claunch, PE, PTOE Project Manager | Associate Principal 23 Years’ Experience Erin will serve as Project Manager, leading day-to-day delivery of the Stucky Road Reconstruction project while serving as the City’s primary point of contact. He will oversee project management, schedule, budget, multidisciplinary coordination, and design integration from preliminary engineering through construction. A former municipal (City of Billings) traffic engineer, Erin understands how to balance transportation operations, utility coordination, constructability, and public expectations while keeping projects moving efficiently. His experience leading complex roadway projects throughout Montana, combined with his long-standing relationship with the City of Bozeman, positions him to proactively manage project risks and deliver a corridor that supports the City’s long-term transportation vision. REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS: • City of Bozeman – Story Mill Road Reconstruction • City of Bozeman – Oak Street Corridor Improvements • MDT & City of Bozeman – Kagy Boulevard Improvements • City of Bozeman – Transportation Engineering Term Contract Patrick Fitzsimmons, PE, PTOE Project Engineer | Project Engineer II 6 Years’ Experience Pat will serve as Deputy Project Manager, supporting project management, roadway design coordination, traffic operations analysis, and multidisciplinary communication throughout the project. His experience preparing traffic impact studies, operational analyses, and multimodal transportation improvements provides valuable support during design development while helping maintain schedule and budget objectives. Pat works closely with Sanbell’s senior transportation staff to coordinate roadway, utility, and drainage improvements into a cohesive design that reflects City standards and project goals. His collaborative approach and strong technical foundation ensure continuity throughout every phase of project delivery. REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS: • City of Bozeman – Transportation Engineering Term Contract • City of Bozeman – Fowler Avenue Corridor Improvements • MDT – Transportation Design Term Contract Danielle Scharf, PE, PTOE, LEED AP Senior Quality Reviewer | Signing Authority | Managing Principal 24 Years’ Experience Danielle will serve as Principal-in-Charge, providing executive oversight, quality assurance, and strategic guidance throughout the Stucky Road Reconstruction project. She has played a leadership role on many of Bozeman’s most significant transportation improvements over the past two decades, bringing extensive experience in multimodal corridor design, roadway reconstruction, traffic engineering, and project delivery. Danielle will remain actively engaged during key project milestones, ensuring technical excellence, responsiveness, and consistency with City expectations while mentoring the project team and supporting successful project delivery. REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS: • City of Bozeman – Story Mill Road Reconstruction • City of Bozeman – Griffin Drive Reconstruction & Manley Road Improvements • City of Bozeman – Oak Street Corridor Improvements • MDT & City of Bozeman – Kagy Boulevard Improvements • City of Bozeman – South 3rd & Graf Street Improvements • MDT & City of Bozeman – Kagy Boulevard Improvements • City of Bozeman – Transportation Engineering Term Contract A. Experience 6Stucky Road Reconstruction—Fowler Avenue to South 19th Avenue DJ Clark, PE, PTOE Roadway Design Lead | Principal 24 Years’ Experience DJ will lead roadway geometric design for the Stucky Road Reconstruction project, overseeing corridor layout, intersection geometry, multimodal accommodations, and overall roadway design quality. With more than two decades of transportation engineering experience, he has designed many of Montana’s most complex roadway and roundabout projects while helping communities balance mobility, safety, drainage, utilities, and future growth. D.J.’s experience delivering multiple corridor improvements throughout Bozeman gives him a thorough understanding of the City’s design standards, transportation priorities, and expectations for constructible, maintainable infrastructure. His senior technical leadership will help ensure the corridor functions safely and efficiently for all users. REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS: • City of Bozeman – Story Mill Road Reconstruction • City of Bozeman – Griffin Drive Reconstruction & Manley Road Improvements • City of Bozeman – Oak Street Corridor Improvements • MDT & City of Bozeman – Kagy Boulevard Improvements • City of Bozeman – South 3rd & Graf Street Improvements Joey Staszcuk, PE, PTOE, RSP1 Traffic Engineering Lead | Associate AP 17 Years’ Experience Joey will lead all traffic engineering components of the Stucky Road Reconstruction project, including traffic operations analysis, intersection evaluations, multimodal transportation planning, access management, and traffic control coordination. As Sanbell’s Community Transportation Studio Manager and one of the City’s on-call transportation engineering consultants, Joey has helped shape many of Bozeman’s most significant transportation improvements over the past decade. His extensive experience evaluating and designing major urban corridors throughout Bozeman provides an unmatched understanding of the City’s transportation network, operational challenges, and long-term mobility goals. Joey’s ability to integrate transportation planning with roadway design will help ensure Stucky Road serves motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, transit, and future development while maintaining safe and efficient operations. REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS: • City of Bozeman – Story Mill Road Reconstruction • City of Bozeman – Griffin Drive Reconstruction & Manley Road Improvements • City of Bozeman – Oak Street Corridor Improvements • MDT & City of Bozeman – Kagy Boulevard Improvements • City of Bozeman – South 3rd & Graf Street Improvements • City of Bozeman – Transportation Engineering Term Contract Bobby Egeberg, PE Utilities Lead | Associate 13 Years’ Experience Bobby will lead utility engineering and coordination for the Stucky Road Reconstruction project, overseeing water, sanitary sewer, stormwater, and utility conflict resolution throughout design. His experience designing and coordinating municipal utility infrastructure throughout Gallatin Valley allows roadway and underground improvements to be developed as a fully integrated system rather than independent projects. Bobby regularly works with the City of Bozeman on complex utility planning and design efforts, providing practical solutions that reduce construction conflicts, improve long-term maintenance, and support future growth. His utility expertise will help ensure the Stucky Road corridor is designed with constructability and long-term reliability in mind. REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS: • City of Bozeman – Griffin Drive Reconstruction & Manley Road Improvements • City of Bozeman – Fowler Avenue Corridor Improvements A. Experience 7Stucky Road Reconstruction—Fowler Avenue to South 19th Avenue Ryan Rigg, PE Drainage Structures Lead | Senior Engineer 28 Years’ Experience Ryan will lead drainage engineering for the Stucky Road Reconstruction project, developing storm drainage infrastructure that safely conveys runoff while supporting roadway design, utility coordination, and long-term system performance. His experience designing municipal drainage systems, hydraulic structures, and roadway stormwater improvements throughout Montana allows him to integrate drainage considerations early in design to minimize conflicts and improve constructability. Ryan works closely with roadway, utility, and survey staff to ensure drainage infrastructure complements the overall corridor design while meeting City standards and regulatory requirements. REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS: • City of Bozeman – Fowler Avenue Corridor Improvements • City of Bozeman – Story Mill Road Reconstruction • City of Bozeman – Griffin Drive Reconstruction & Manley Road Improvements • MDT Transportation Projects John Hayward Construction Administration & Inspection Lead 5 Years’ Experience John will lead construction administration and inspection services, helping ensure the Stucky Road Reconstruction project is constructed in accordance with the contract documents, City standards, and design intent. His experience supporting complex public infrastructure projects provides valuable insight into construction sequencing, contractor coordination, quality assurance, and field issue resolution. John works closely with design staff, contractors, and City personnel to proactively identify potential issues, document construction activities, and facilitate timely decision-making that keeps projects on schedule while maintaining high-quality workmanship. REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS: • City of Bozeman – Transportation Infrastructure Projects • City of Bozeman – MSU Sewer Interceptor Improvements • PCL – Site Utilities, Civil Grading & Landscape Improvements • Barnard Construction – Civil Infrastructure Projects Craig Kamps, PLS Survey Lead | Professional Land Surveyor 21 Years’ Experience Craig will lead surveying and right-of-way support for the Stucky Road Reconstruction project, providing the accurate mapping and property information that serves as the foundation for successful corridor design. His experience surveying complex transportation corridors throughout Bozeman allows design decisions to be made with confidence while minimizing unforeseen utility and property conflicts during construction. Craig has supported many of the City’s largest roadway improvements, giving him extensive familiarity with City survey standards, right-of-way requirements, and transportation project delivery. REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS: • City of Bozeman – Fowler Avenue Corridor Improvements • City of Bozeman - Oak Street Corridor Improvements • City of Bozeman – CIP Surveying Term Contract • City of Bozeman – Transportation Engineering Term Contract Kendra Piedalue, PLA, ASLA Landscape Architecture & Urban Forestry Lead | Associate 15 Years’ Experience Kendra will lead landscape architecture, streetscape, irrigation coordination, and urban forestry efforts for the Stucky Road Reconstruction project. Working alongside the roadway design team, she will help preserve mature trees where feasible, evaluate replacement strategies where impacts cannot be avoided, and develop context- sensitive landscape improvements that enhance the character of the corridor while supporting long-term maintenance objectives. Her experience integrating transportation infrastructure with parks, public spaces, and community character helps create corridors that are not only functional but also attractive and enduring. Kendra’s collaborative approach ensures landscape improvements complement roadway design while reflecting the City’s vision for high-quality public infrastructure. REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS: • City of Bozeman – I-Ho Pomeroy Peace Park • City of Bozeman – Fowler Avenue Corridor Improvements • MDT & City of Bozeman – Kagy Boulevard Improvements A. Experience 8Stucky Road Reconstruction—Fowler Avenue to South 19th Avenue Diane Tolhurst Public Engagement Lead | Communications Coordinator 22 Years’ Experience Diane will lead public involvement and stakeholder communications throughout the Stucky Road Reconstruction project. As the former Development Review Coordinator for the City of Bozeman, she understands the City’s development process, public expectations, and how to effectively communicate complex infrastructure projects to residents, businesses, and stakeholders. Diane develops engagement strategies that build trust, encourage meaningful participation, and keep the community informed throughout project development and construction. Her experience leading public involvement on numerous Bozeman transportation projects will help maintain transparency while gathering valuable feedback that strengthens project outcomes. REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS: • City of Bozeman – Fowler Avenue Corridor Improvements • MDT & City of Bozeman – Kagy Boulevard Improvements • City of Bozeman – Northwest Bozeman Area Plan • City of Billings – Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan Update • City of Dillon – Downtown Master Plan Update Subconsultants Clear Route provides utility coordination, utility conflict resolution, and right-of-way support services for transportation and municipal infrastructure projects throughout Montana. Working closely with owners, utility providers, and design teams, Clear Route helps identify and resolve utility conflicts early in project development, reducing construction risk and minimizing schedule impacts. The firm has collaborated with Sanbell on numerous transportation projects throughout Montana, providing seamless utility coordination that supports efficient project delivery. Tony Gaddo Utility Coordination Lead 20+ Years’ Experience Tony will lead utility coordination for the Stucky Road Reconstruction project, serving as the primary liaison between utility owners, the design team, and the City. Before joining Clear Route, Tony was a member of the Sanbell team, where he worked alongside many of the engineers leading this project. That longstanding professional relationship provides seamless communication and coordination between firms while maintaining continuity throughout project delivery. Tony has extensive experience coordinating utility relocations, resolving conflicts during design, and supporting complex transportation projects throughout Montana. His practical understanding of utility infrastructure and collaborative approach help reduce construction risk and keep projects moving efficiently. REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS: • City of Bozeman – Griffin Drive Reconstruction & Manley Road Improvements • City of Bozeman – Story Mill Road Reconstruction • City of Bozeman – Fowler Avenue Corridor Improvements • Numerous MDT transportation projects SK Geotechnical has been providing geotechnical engineering, pavement design, drilling, materials testing, and construction support throughout Montana for more than 40 years. As one of Montana’s most respected geotechnical firms, SK has partnered with Sanbell on more than 20 awarded transportation and municipal infrastructure projects, supporting MDT, the City of Bozeman, and communities across the state. Their longstanding collaboration with Sanbell allows geotechnical recommendations to be integrated early into design, reducing project risk, improving constructability, and minimizing costly redesign during later project phases. Cory G. Rice, PE Senior Geotechnical Reviewer 30+ Years’ Experience Cory will provide senior geotechnical oversight and quality review for the Stucky Road Reconstruction A. Experience 9Stucky Road Reconstruction—Fowler Avenue to South 19th Avenue project. He has managed dozens of geotechnical investigations for roadway and bridge projects throughout Montana, with expertise in pavement design, subgrade stabilization, deep foundations, retaining walls, slope stability, and construction support. His extensive experience working with MDT, municipalities, and transportation agencies ensures geotechnical recommendations are practical, constructible, and coordinated with roadway design. Cory’s review will provide an additional level of technical oversight to help ensure long-term pavement performance and minimize future maintenance costs. REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS: • MDT & City of Bozeman – North 7th Avenue & Griffin Drive • MDT – Kagy & Sourdough Intersection Improvements • Belgrade Urban Improvements • Numerous MDT roadway and bridge improvement projects throughout Montana Weston Solutions provides environmental planning, permitting, regulatory compliance, and natural resource services throughout the western United States. Weston has partnered with Sanbell on more than 20 awarded transportation and infrastructure projects throughout Montana, providing NEPA and MEPA documentation, Clean Water Act permitting, wetland delineations, biological assessments, and agency coordination. Their familiarity with Sanbell’s project delivery process allows environmental considerations to be integrated into design early, reducing permitting risk while maintaining project schedules. Mindy McCarthy Environmental Permitting Lead | Senior Project Engineer 22 Years’ Experience Mindy will lead environmental permitting and regulatory compliance throughout project development. She brings more than 15 years of Montana environmental permitting experience, including six years supporting more than fifteen MDT transportation projects. Her expertise includes Clean Water Act Sections 401, 402, and 404 permitting, NEPA and MEPA documentation, wetland delineations, biological resource assessments, and agency coordination. Having partnered with Sanbell on numerous Bozeman transportation projects, Mindy understands how to integrate environmental permitting into roadway design early, helping avoid permitting delays and reducing project risk. REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS: • City of Bozeman – Fowler Avenue Corridor Improvements • City of Bozeman – Griffin Drive Reconstruction & Manley Road Improvements • City of Bozeman – Transportation Alternatives Projects • City of Belgrade – Dry Creek/Cruiser/Spooner Roundabout • MDT – North 7th Avenue & Griffin Drive Marcel Huijser is internationally recognized as one of the world’s leading experts in road ecology, wildlife- vehicle collision mitigation, and wildlife crossing system design. Throughout his career, he has partnered with transportation agencies across North America and internationally to develop practical, research- based solutions that improve roadway safety while maintaining wildlife connectivity. He has authored hundreds of peer-reviewed publications and technical guidance documents and has helped establish many of today’s best practices for integrating ecological considerations into transportation infrastructure. Marcel Huijser, PhD Road Ecology Specialist 33 Years’ Experience Marcel will provide strategic guidance regarding wildlife movement, habitat connectivity, fencing, wildlife crossing opportunities, and context-sensitive roadway design throughout the Stucky Road Reconstruction project. His nationally recognized expertise will help the team evaluate opportunities to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions while maintaining ecological connectivity and supporting long-term corridor resilience. While this is our first formal project together, Marcel’s specialized knowledge complements Sanbell’s transportation design team by bringing nationally recognized best practices directly applicable to this unique corridor. REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS: • FHWA Wildlife Crossing Research • Western Transportation Institute Road Ecology Program • National wildlife crossing system planning and design • State DOT wildlife connectivity projects throughout North America A. Experience 10Stucky Road Reconstruction—Fowler Avenue to South 19th Avenue Working History Between Firms Sanbell, SK Geotechnical, and Weston Solutions have built a long-standing partnership delivering transportation and public infrastructure projects throughout Montana. Together, our firms have successfully completed more than 20 awarded projects as an integrated team, establishing proven communication, clearly defined responsibilities, and an efficient project delivery process that benefits our clients through reduced risk, proactive coordination, and streamlined decision-making. Our collaborative experience includes many of the region’s most complex roadway and utility projects, including Story Mill Road Reconstruction, Griffin Drive Reconstruction and Manley Road Improvements, Fowler Avenue Corridor Improvements, Dry Creek/ Cruiser/Spooner Roundabout, North 7th Avenue & Griffin Drive, Old Yellowstone Trail Feasibility Study, Kagy Boulevard Improvements, and numerous MDT transportation projects. Tony Gaddo of Clear Route was previously a member of the Sanbell team and continues to collaborate closely with our staff on transportation projects throughout the region. For this project, we have also added Marcel Huijser, one of the nation’s leading experts in road ecology and wildlife-vehicle collision mitigation. While this will be our first formal project together, Marcel’s nationally recognized expertise complements our established transportation team and brings specialized knowledge that directly supports the City’s goals for integrating transportation improvements with wildlife movement and ecological stewardship. Together, our team combines a proven history of successful collaboration with the specialized expertise needed to deliver a thoughtful, multidisciplinary solution for the Stucky Road corridor. Project Understanding & Approach The Stucky Road project corridor presents several interconnected challenges. High groundwater conditions will influence utility construction, pavement design, and stormwater detention and treatment. Existing irrigation facilities and roadside ditches will need to be relocated, requiring careful coordination with irrigation users. Adjacent development continues to change travel patterns and future traffic demands, so it’s critical to project and model traffic growth to inform basis of design. Existing public water systems, in the process of annexing into the city, present opportunities for looping that improve pressures and water quality while reducing stagnation. Right-of-way includes a mixture of private owners, institutional properties, agricultural interests, and future development that will require an integrated acquisition strategy. Sanbell approaches corridor reconstruction as a continuous process rather than a series of independent engineering tasks. Each phase of the project is intentionally structured to build upon the previous one, allowing information gathered during pre-design to guide engineering decisions, engineering decisions to inform construction documents, and construction services to preserve the design intent in the field. This integrated approach minimizes redesign, improves constructability, reduces project risk, and allows the City to make informed decisions throughout project delivery. This process is defined further in the following sections. Pre-Design Phase The success of the Stucky Road Reconstruction project will largely be determined before detailed roadway design begins. As the corridor continues its transition from a rural roadway to an urban collector, numerous technical, environmental, utility, and property constraints must be understood before horizontal and vertical alignments are established. Sanbell’s pre- design approach is focused on identifying constraints early and proposing viable mitigation alternatives to allow the City to make informed engineering decisions while flexibility still exists within the project. By investing in comprehensive investigations during the initial stages of the project, we reduce the likelihood of redesign, minimize right-of-way impacts, improve constructability, and establish a clear path toward permitting, property acquisition, and final design. Pre-design activities begin with assembling existing information, reviewing previous studies, collecting topographic and cadastral survey data, collecting and analyzing soil samples, identifying existing utilities, engaging with the public, and meeting with City staff to confirm project goals and priorities. These efforts establish a common understanding of existing conditions while allowing each technical discipline to identify potential project risks before they influence later phases of design. Throughout this process, Sanbell will maintain regular coordination meetings with the City to review findings, discuss alternatives, and ensure the A. Experience 11Stucky Road Reconstruction—Fowler Avenue to South 19th Avenue project continues to reflect the City’s vision for a safe, multimodal urban collector. Environmental Considerations A thorough evaluation of environmental considerations and potential impacts will be made early on to ensure natural resources are understood before roadway improvements are finalized. Existing drainageways, wetlands, wildlife movement & crossings, habitat connectivity, irrigation facilities, and other environmentally sensitive features will be identified by Weston Solutions and Marcel Huijser through field reconnaissance and coordination with the appropriate regulatory agencies. Because stormwater management is anticipated to rely on multiple shallow surface detention facilities (more discussion on this later in the proposal), environmental evaluations will specifically focus on identifying wetlands and jurisdictional waters that could influence the location, grading, or configuration of proposed stormwater infrastructure. Completing these investigations early allows detention facilities and roadway grading to be planned and sized before design progresses, reducing permitting risk and minimizing impacts to sensitive resources. Environmental documentation will also be coordinated with adjacent drainage improvements to ensure that stormwater conveyance, irrigation infrastructure, and environmental commitments remain compatible throughout the corridor. Geotechnical Considerations One of the defining challenges of the project is the anticipated presence of shallow groundwater and soft subgrade soils. These conditions have implications not only for pavement performance, but also for utility construction, stormwater facilities, roadway embankments, and long-term maintenance . Working closely with SK Geotechnical, the project team will complete a geotechnical reconnaissance of the corridor to characterize existing soil conditions and identify areas susceptible to soft, saturated clay subgrades. Standard penetration test borings will be completed at approximately 800- to 1,000-foot intervals along the corridor, with additional borings located outside the existing roadway to evaluate topsoil thicknesses within proposed widening areas. At each roadway boring, the existing pavement will be cored, and the underlying aggregate base measured to assess whether portions of the existing roadway may be suitable for rehabilitation or whether full reconstruction will be required. Recognizing that groundwater elevations fluctuate seasonally, two (2) of the borings will be converted into groundwater monitoring wells equipped with electronic data loggers. Installing these wells during preliminary design allows groundwater levels to be monitored throughout the year, providing significantly better information than a single groundwater observation collected during drilling. This information will directly influence utility trench dewatering requirements, stormwater design, pavement recommendations, and the strategic (seasonal) timing and sequencing of construction. Following completion of the investigation, SK Geotechnical will provide recommendations addressing pavement subgrade preparation, utility installation, foundation support for culverts and traffic signal infrastructure, and the potential use of high- performance geosynthetics to improve long-term pavement performance where weak clay subgrades are encountered. Conceptual Roadway and Traffic Design While detailed roadway and traffic engineering will occur during the design phase, conceptual roadway planning should begin during pre-design. The decisions made during this stage establish the framework for nearly every subsequent design discipline, influencing right-of-way requirements, drainage infrastructure, utility placement, environmental impacts, and ultimately project cost. By evaluating corridor alternatives before geometric design begins, the project team can identify opportunities and constraints while maintaining the flexibility to modify the roadway layout without significant redesign. Using the City’s Transportation Master Plan, previous corridor studies, and current traffic forecasts as the foundation, Sanbell will develop and evaluate conceptual roadway alternatives that support the City’s vision for Stucky Road as a multimodal urban collector. Although the Transportation Master Plan identifies a traditional collector template consisting of three travel lanes with bicycle lanes and sidewalks, recent City projects have increasingly favored separated multi-use pathways that provide a safer and more comfortable environment for pedestrians and bicyclists. During pre-design, our team will work closely with the City to evaluate these corridor concepts and identify the preferred multimodal typical section before detailed engineering begins. Conceptual roadway planning will also focus on establishing an appropriate operating environment for an urban collector. The existing corridor’s long, uninterrupted alignment naturally encourages A. Experience 12Stucky Road Reconstruction—Fowler Avenue to South 19th Avenue operating speeds that exceed the intended function of the roadway. Rather than relying solely on regulatory speed limits, Sanbell will evaluate context-sensitive traffic calming concepts that can be incorporated into the future roadway geometry. Potential treatments include narrower lane widths, landscaped medians, enhanced pedestrian crossings, street lighting, speed tables (where appropriate), and modern roundabouts. Evaluating these concepts during pre-design allows their influence on right-of-way, drainage, utilities, and property impacts to be considered before the preferred alignment is established. Sanbell’s familiarity with the surrounding transportation network provides a significant advantage during this process. Through preparation of traffic impact studies for South Range Crossing, Grand Cielo, the Aakers Development, Jarrett Subdivision, and other nearby developments, our team has developed a detailed understanding of existing traffic demand/ operations, projected growth, and planned roadway improvements throughout southwest Bozeman. Rather than beginning with a blank slate, these previous analyses allow the project team to build upon an established understanding of the corridor and focus early efforts on refining solutions that support both existing operations and anticipated future growth. Several locations warrant particular attention during conceptual design. Previous safety evaluations indicate that the intersection of Fowler Avenue and Stucky Road experiences crash rates substantially higher than those predicted by the Highway Safety Manual for comparable intersections. Based on this understanding, Sanbell will prepare an Intersection Control Evaluation (ICE) report to evaluate mitigation alternatives and provide a recommendation on the preferred intersection treatment that will improve both safety and capacity throughout the design life of the project. The ICE report will analyze feasibility of a modern roundabout as part of the conceptual roadway layout. In addition to significantly reducing crash severity, a roundabout would provide an effective gateway treatment that naturally reduces operating speeds along the corridor. Early conceptual evaluation will also examine opportunities to shift the intersection slightly north to minimize impacts to the private residence located in the southwest quadrant while maintaining acceptable operational performance and accommodating future traffic volumes. Likewise, conceptual traffic analysis will evaluate projected operational needs at South 19th Avenue. Previous traffic forecasts indicate substantial eastbound left-turn demand that may ultimately require additional turn lane storage or intersection improvements. Sanbell will also evaluate opportunities to complete the remaining segment of the planned five-lane cross section along South 19th Avenue, providing a more balanced transportation network while improving the long-term capacity of both corridors. Throughout pre-design, conceptual roadway planning will remain closely integrated with stormwater planning, utility investigations, environmental evaluations, and right-of-way analysis. This multidisciplinary approach allows each technical discipline to inform the others before detailed engineering begins, reducing redesign while ensuring the preferred roadway concept is both technically feasible and consistent with the City’s long-term transportation objectives. Right-of-Way Analysis The Stucky Road corridor contains a diverse mix A. ExperienceConceptual design consideration at eastern limits 13Stucky Road Reconstruction—Fowler Avenue to South 19th Avenue of ownership, including private rural residences, commercial properties, open space tracts, church- owned parcels, Montana State University property, and lands located within both the City of Bozeman and Gallatin County jurisdictions. These varying ownership and jurisdictional interests create different acquisition processes, approval requirements, and project risks that should be understood early in design. Our right-of-way partner, Clear Route, will work alongside the engineering team throughout preliminary engineering to evaluate parcel-by-parcel impacts while roadway alignments remain flexible. Rather than waiting until final design to identify acquisition needs, the team will continuously evaluate opportunities to reduce property impacts through minor alignment refinements, grading modifications, retaining strategies, and coordination with adjacent developments. Planned subdivision improvements and future public dedications will be reviewed to determine whether portions of the required corridor width can be obtained through development agreements, reducing both acquisition costs and impacts to existing property owners. Early coordination will also occur with the Association of Gallatin Agricultural Irrigators (AGAI), local ditch companies, Montana State University, church representatives, utility providers, and adjacent landowners to identify project-specific concerns and potential right-of-way and/or easement acquisition hurdles before they affect the design schedule. Irrigation crossings, ditch relocations, and utility easements will be evaluated concurrently with roadway design so that permitting requirements and ownership issues are addressed proactively rather than during final design. This collaborative approach allows engineering decisions to remain informed by acquisition realities, significantly reducing the potential for redesign or project delays. Public Engagement The conceptual alternatives developed during pre- design provide the foundation for meaningful public engagement. Rather than asking stakeholders to react to a predetermined solution, Sanbell will use this phase to present corridor concepts, gather feedback, and incorporate community priorities before detailed engineering begins. Early communication builds trust with corridor stakeholders while providing valuable information regarding existing drainage issues, access needs, irrigation operations, and future development plans that may not be evident through desktop review alone. Feedback received during this phase will be incorporated into the preliminary design process, ensuring that engineering solutions are technically sound while remaining responsive to community needs. At the conclusion of the pre-design phase, Sanbell will provide the City a comprehensive pre-design report that documents all pre-design activities and provides anunderstanding of the corridor’s physical constraints, environmental considerations, subsurface conditions, property impacts, utility conflicts, and stakeholder priorities. More importantly, the project team will have transformed project uncertainty into informed engineering decisions, allowing design to proceed with confidence and significantly reducing the potential for redesign during later project phases. Design Phase With the preferred corridor concept established during pre-design, the focus of the project shifts from identifying constraints to refining engineering solutions. During this phase, Sanbell will advance the conceptual roadway, utility, drainage, and traffic improvements into coordinated construction documents while continuing to incorporate stakeholder feedback, agency coordination, and utility input. Because the major project risks have already been identified, the design team can focus on optimization, constructability, and long-term performance rather than reacting to unforeseen conditions. Sanbell’s design process is intentionally collaborative. Roadway geometry, drainage systems, utility design, traffic engineering, right-of-way coordination, and public engagement will progress concurrently throughout preliminary and final design rather than independently. Regular interdisciplinary design reviews will ensure that decisions made by one discipline support the objectives of the others, reducing conflicts during final design and improving overall constructability. Following completion of the preliminary investigations, the project team will prepare initial roadway layout and utility concepts for review by the City and project stakeholders. As additional information is received through public involvement, agency coordination, utility meetings, and property owner discussions, the design will continue to evolve while maintaining the flexibility necessary to minimize impacts and respond to A. Experience 14Stucky Road Reconstruction—Fowler Avenue to South 19th Avenue stakeholder input. Supplemental survey pickups will be completed as necessary to document newly developed areas, utility improvements, or corridor features that could influence the final design. Stormwater Design Stormwater management will remain one of the primary design drivers throughout the project. Preliminary hydrologic analyses indicate that approximately 8,500 cubic feet of detention storage will be required to limit post-development discharge rates to pre-development conditions. Shallow groundwater conditions, existing irrigation ditch facilities, and potential wetland constraints will make the stormwater design considerably more complex than a traditional urban roadway project. Based on our understanding of the corridor, Sanbell anticipates that a series of shallow surface detention ponds located primarily along the north side of Stucky Road will provide the most practical and cost-effective solution for managing stormwater quality and capacity requirements. Multiple detention pond facilities allow the required storage volume to be distributed throughout the corridor while reducing excavation depths in areas of shallow groundwater. Assuming operating depths of approximately 2.5 feet, detention requirements can be accommodated through relatively shallow facilities that integrate with roadway grading and future landscaping. This approach also creates opportunities to utilize the existing roadside ditch and irrigation ditch system as controlled overflow conveyance during larger storm events. Rather than replacing the existing drainage network, the proposed design will seek to enhance and integrate it wherever practical. Existing ditch crossings will be evaluated individually to determine whether extensions or modifications are required, while irrigation facilities will be coordinated with local ditch companies to maintain uninterrupted service throughout construction and future operations. Environmental considerations identified during pre-design will also guide stormwater design. Pond locations, grading limits, and overflow routes will be refined to minimize impacts to identified wetlands and other environmentally sensitive areas while maintaining compliance with applicable permitting requirements. By integrating environmental review directly into drainage design, the project minimizes permitting risk and reduces the potential for significant design revisions during later project phases. Water System Design Water system improvements will be designed not only to serve development along the project corridor, but also to strengthen the long-term reliability and operational efficiency of the surrounding distribution system. Throughout design, Sanbell will work closely with the City to evaluate alternatives that improve hydraulic performance while supporting future development planned along the corridor. Based on our preliminary review, the preferred approach includes connecting the proposed water main to the existing public water systems at Discovery Drive and Enterprise Boulevard, while also evaluating an additional connection to South 27th Avenue. The Genesis Building Park Subdivision is in the process of annexation into the city and will benefit from water connections since they have approximately 1,000- foot-long dead-ends within Enterprise Boulevard and Discovery Drive. Although extending the system south along South 27th Avenue requires approximately 650 additional feet of water main, the added connection provides meaningful operational benefits by improving circulation within the distribution network, increasing available operating pressures, and significantly reducing the potential for stagnant water within future pipeline extensions. The design will also recognize that portions of the western water main may remain inactive until adjacent development occurs. Rather than requiring unnecessary maintenance of an unused pipeline, Sanbell will evaluate operational strategies that allow these segments to remain isolated until future demands warrant activation. Isolation valves, drainage provisions, hydrants, blowoffs, and operational planning will be coordinated with City staff to provide a system that remains reliable today while accommodating future growth with minimal modifications. Utility conflicts will receive particular attention during design. The existing 21-inch and 27-inch sanitary sewer dictates that the proposed 16-inch ductile iron water main be installed a minimum of 12 feet on center from the sewer on the north side of the roadway. This separation not only satisfies utility design requirements but also allows the proposed water main to be located outside the primary wheel paths of the reconstructed roadway, improving long-term accessibility while reducing the potential for future pavement/traffic impacts resulting from maintenance activities.A. Experience 15Stucky Road Reconstruction—Fowler Avenue to South 19th Avenue Design Coordination As the project advances toward final design, Sanbell will continue to refine construction documents through regular quality reviews, interdisciplinary coordination meetings, and ongoing communication with the City, utility providers, property owners, and reviewing agencies. Comments received during public engagement and agency review will be incorporated into the evolving design, allowing concerns to be addressed while maintaining project schedule and minimizing unnecessary redesign. By the completion of the design phase, the City will receive a fully coordinated set of construction documents that reflects extensive technical evaluation, stakeholder collaboration, and proactive risk management. More importantly, the project will enter bidding with confidence that major design issues have been identified and resolved well before construction begins, reducing uncertainty for contractors and positioning the project for successful delivery. Construction Phase Sanbell views construction as the final phase of design rather than a separate activity. While the construction design documents establish the project’s technical foundation, successful construction ultimately depends on timely communication, collaborative problem solving, and maintaining continuity between the design team, the City, the Contractor, utility providers, and adjacent property owners. Our construction phase services are focused on protecting the City’s investment by ensuring the design intent is clearly communicated, unforeseen conditions are addressed efficiently, and construction progresses with minimal disruption to the traveling public and surrounding community. One of the greatest advantages of involving the design team throughout construction (and vice versa) is the familiarity developed during the previous phases of the project. Because the engineers responsible for roadway, drainage, traffic, utility, and right-of-way design remain actively engaged during construction, questions can be answered quickly, and design decisions can be evaluated within the broader context of overall project objectives. This continuity significantly reduces response times, minimizes unnecessary delays, and allows field decisions to be made with confidence while maintaining the integrity of the completed design. Sanbell believes the most successful construction projects are built on proactive communication rather than reactive problem-solving. Prior to construction, we will work with the City and Contractor to establish clear communication protocols, identify key points of contact, and develop expectations for submittals, requests for information (RFIs), utility coordination, schedule updates, and issue resolution. Establishing these procedures before work begins creates an environment where potential issues are identified early, responsibilities are clearly understood, and project decisions are made efficiently. Throughout construction, our project manager will maintain regular communication with the Contractor, City staff, inspection personnel, and utility owners to monitor project progress, discuss upcoming work A. ExperienceConceptual roundabout design at Fowler 16Stucky Road Reconstruction—Fowler Avenue to South 19th Avenue activities, and identify issues before they affect the construction schedule. Routine progress meetings will focus not only on planned and completed work, but also on upcoming utility relocations, traffic control transitions, access modifications, material procurement, and activities requiring coordination with adjacent property owners. This forward-looking approach allows potential conflicts to be resolved before they become construction delays. Private utility coordination will remain one of the highest priorities during construction. The Stucky Road corridor contains numerous existing utility facilities that must either remain in place or be relocated while maintaining uninterrupted service to surrounding development. Building on the relationships established during design, Sanbell will actively coordinate with utility providers to confirm relocation schedules, review conflict locations, facilitate field adjustments when necessary, and communicate changes that could affect utility operations. Early and frequent coordination with utility owners reduces uncertainty for the Contractor while minimizing schedule impacts associated with utility conflicts. Property owner communication will be equally important throughout construction. Many adjacent landowners will experience temporary impacts associated with grading, utility installation, access modifications, ditch improvements, or construction activities occurring adjacent to their property. Rather than limiting communication to formal notifications, Sanbell will work with the City and Contractor to maintain ongoing dialogue with affected property owners regarding construction sequencing, anticipated impacts, temporary access changes, irrigation operations, and schedule updates. Providing property owners with timely information and opportunities to discuss concerns before construction reaches their property helps maintain positive relationships and reduces the potential for avoidable project conflicts. Particular attention will be given to maintaining coordination with the Association of Gallatin Agricultural Irrigators (AGAI), local ditch companies, and irrigation users. Because several ditch crossings and irrigation facilities may require relocation or modification, construction activities affecting these facilities will be carefully sequenced to maintain irrigation operations whenever practical. Coordination meetings held in advance of critical construction activities will allow irrigation providers and the Contractor to jointly review schedules, identify operational constraints, and develop solutions that minimize disruptions to water delivery. Sanbell will also provide timely review of shop drawings, product data, material substitutions, and RFIs to maintain project momentum. Questions arising during construction often require evaluation by multiple engineering disciplines, particularly where roadway, utilities, drainage, and traffic control intersect. Because our project team has worked collaboratively throughout design, responses can be coordinated efficiently, reducing review time while ensuring that design modifications remain technically consistent across all project elements. Field observations and construction support will extend beyond verifying compliance with the plans. Our engineers will work closely with the Contractor and City representatives to evaluate unforeseen field conditions, review constructability concerns, confirm the suitability of proposed solutions, and recommend practical modifications when existing conditions differ from those anticipated during design. This collaborative approach allows the project to adapt to field conditions without compromising safety, long-term performance, or the City’s project objectives. As construction nears completion, Sanbell will continue working with the Contractor and City to address punch list items, verify completion of contract requirements, support project closeout documentation, and facilitate a smooth transition into long-term operation and maintenance. Lessons learned throughout construction will be documented and shared with the City to support future infrastructure projects and continuous improvement. Ultimately, the success of the construction phase will not be measured solely by completing the project on schedule and within the planned budget, but by the quality of the relationships maintained throughout the process. By emphasizing early coordination, regular communication, and collaborative decision-making among the City, Contractor, property owners, irrigation companies, and private utility providers, Sanbell will help create an environment where issues are resolved before they become problems, maintaining project momentum while delivering a finished corridor that reflects the City’s vision for Stucky Road. Note: Sanbell does not intend to use generative AI in the design of this project. A. Experience Stucky Road Reconstruction—Fowler Avenue to South 19th Avenue Project ScheduleEnvironmental Review & Analysis Topographic and Boundary Surveys R-W Analysis & Impacts Delineation Traffic Study & Intersection Analyses Geotech & Pavement Design Analysis Stormwater Analysis/Calculations/Report Preliminary Design Alternatives & Estimates Community Engagement Services Pre-Design Report Internal QA/QC City Commission Presentation/Final Report  Topographic Survey Pickups Community Engagement Revisions Property Owner Coordination & R-W Procurement Private Utility Coordination Geometrics, Signal and/or Roundabout Design Corridor Design Lighting/Electrical Design Stormwater Design, Analysis, Report Water Design Project Manual, Specifications and Bid Docs Opinion of Probable Cost Preliminary Design Submittal  City Review Final Design Submittal  Facilitate Bidding Process  Contract Docs/Pre-Construction Meeting Construction Staking Construction Inspection/Administration & Materials Testing# Project Close-out One-Year Warranty Walk-Thru  Indicates anticipated meetings and submittals#Actual construction start date depends on R/W certification and timing of funding programmed for construction July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 2029 Construction Phase Design Phase Pre-Design Phase MayProject Schedule Sep Oct Nov Dec 2026 2027 2028 Sept Oct NovJanFebMarApr JunJunJulyAug July Aug Sept OctDecJanFebMarAprMay JunMarAprNovDecJanFebMay 17Stucky Road Reconstruction—Fowler Avenue to South 19th Avenue B. Firm BackgroundFirm Information, Location, & History Sanbell will lead this project from our Bozeman office, located at 106 East Babcock Street, Suite L1, Bozeman, MT 59715 with support from our Billings, Helena, and Fort Collins locations. Our Bozeman-based transportation, survey, utility, construction, and public engagement professionals work daily with the City of Bozeman, the Montana Department of Transportation, Gallatin County, and local stakeholders to deliver transportation infrastructure that supports the community’s continued growth. Founded 57 years ago, Sanbell has grown into a multidisciplinary planning, engineering, surveying, and construction services firm with more than 300 professionals in 14 offices throughout the western United States. While our resources extend across the region, this project will be led by the same local professionals who have helped deliver many of Bozeman’s most significant transportation improvements, including Story Mill Road Reconstruction, Griffin Drive Reconstruction and Manley Road Improvements, Oak Street Corridor Improvements, Kagy Boulevard Improvements, Fowler Avenue Corridor Improvements, and the City’s Transportation Engineering Term Contract. This experience provides our team with an exceptional understanding of Bozeman’s design standards, utility systems, review processes, and long-term transportation goals. Our local presence, multidisciplinary capabilities, and longstanding relationships with City staff allow us to anticipate challenges, streamline coordination, and deliver practical, constructible solutions that keep projects on schedule while supporting the City’s vision for safe, connected, and resilient transportation infrastructure. Annual Volume of Business, Financial Bonding Capacities, & Stability in the Marketplace Sanbell is a financially stable, employee-owned planning, engineering, surveying, and construction services firm with more than 300 professionals across 14 offices throughout the western United States. Our continued growth in staff, technical capabilities, and geographic reach reflects a deliberate investment in serving communities like Bozeman while maintaining the responsiveness and accessibility of a local firm. The firm maintains a strong financial position, carries comprehensive professional liability and business insurance, and possesses the resources necessary to successfully deliver multiple large transportation and municipal infrastructure projects simultaneously. Our multidisciplinary structure allows us to efficiently allocate personnel and technical resources as project needs evolve, ensuring schedule commitments and quality expectations are consistently met. Our annual volume of business exceeds $60M firmwide. Despite our continued growth, project decisions remain driven by local leadership. The same experienced professionals who have successfully partnered with the City of Bozeman on transportation projects for many years continue to lead our Montana operations, providing continuity, accountability, and a thorough understanding of the City’s standards, priorities, and long-term transportation vision. This combination of financial stability, local leadership, and multidisciplinary depth allows Sanbell to provide the resources of a regional firm while maintaining the responsiveness and personalized service the City has come to expect. B. Firm Background 18Stucky Road Reconstruction—Fowler Avenue to South 19th Avenue Firm Strengths, Weaknesses, & Special Capabilities Strengths Sanbell’s greatest strength is our understanding of the City of Bozeman; not only its design standards and transportation network, but also its long-term vision for how transportation projects should support community character, multimodal mobility, environmental stewardship, and sustainable growth. Our team has helped deliver many of the City’s most significant corridor improvements, including Story Mill Road, Griffin Drive, Oak Street, Kagy Boulevard, South 3rd & Graf Street, and the ongoing Fowler Avenue Corridor Improvements. That experience allows us to anticipate project needs, coordinate efficiently with City staff, and proactively identify opportunities that support the City’s long-term goals rather than simply responding to the minimum project requirements. One example of that proactive approach is our decision to add Marcel Huijser, one of the world’s foremost experts in road ecology and wildlife crossing design, to our team. Through our work on the Transportation Master Plan, PRAT Plan, Fowler Avenue Corridor, and other planning efforts, we recognize the City’s increasing emphasis on integrating ecological stewardship into transportation investments. While road ecology expertise was not traditionally included on corridor reconstruction projects, we believe it will become increasingly important as Bozeman continues to balance transportation improvements with wildlife movement, habitat connectivity, and environmental resilience. Rather than waiting for these services to become a required scope item, we have intentionally strengthened our team to help the City achieve those objectives from the outset. Another key strength is our multidisciplinary project delivery model. Transportation engineers, utility engineers, surveyors, public engagement specialists, landscape architects, environmental scientists, geotechnical engineers, construction professionals, and specialty advisors work together throughout design, allowing technical decisions to be evaluated holistically rather than independently. This collaborative approach minimizes redesign, improves constructability, reduces project risk, and ultimately provides better value for the City. Weaknesses & Continuous Improvement Like any firm committed to technical excellence, our greatest challenge is balancing our desire to explore every opportunity for project improvement with the realities of schedule and budget. We address this through disciplined project management, clear communication, and collaborative decision-making with City staff to ensure design effort remains focused on delivering the greatest value to the project. Our long-standing relationship with the City allows us to understand where additional evaluation provides meaningful benefit and where practical solutions best support project objectives. Special Capabilities Sanbell’s combination of local experience and national expertise provides the City with capabilities that extend well beyond traditional roadway design. Our team includes nationally recognized leaders in transportation safety, multimodal planning, utility coordination, landscape architecture, road ecology, environmental permitting, geotechnical engineering, and construction administration. Supported by in-house surveying, public engagement, visualization, and construction services, we are able to deliver the entire project lifecycle with a single, highly coordinated team. This integrated approach reduces risk, streamlines communication, and allows us to anticipate the City’s needs before they become project requirements—helping Bozeman deliver transportation infrastructure that is safer, more resilient, and better aligned with the community’s long-term vision.B. Firm BackgroundStucky Road, Bozeman, MT 19Stucky Road Reconstruction—Fowler Avenue to South 19th Avenue C. Firm WorkloadCurrent & Anticipated Work Within Sanbell Sanbell maintains a balanced workload that provides sufficient capacity to successfully deliver the Stucky Road Reconstruction project while continuing to meet our commitments to existing clients. Our transportation, public infrastructure, survey, and construction teams intentionally manage project schedules to ensure key personnel remain available throughout critical design milestones and construction support. Our current and anticipated work includes several ongoing City of Bozeman transportation and infrastructure projects, including Fowler Avenue Corridor Improvements, the Transportation Engineering Term Contract, Urban Renewal District transportation improvements, and various Capital Improvement Program surveying assignments. While these projects require continued staff involvement, many are advancing into construction or nearing completion, providing increased availability for our proposed project team. In addition, Sanbell’s multidisciplinary structure allows resources to be shared across offices while maintaining project leadership from our Bozeman office, ensuring continuity without compromising responsiveness. Using Deltek Vantagepoint, our firm-wide project management platform, we continuously monitor staff workload, schedules, and resource allocation to proactively balance project demands. Based on our current workload projections, our proposed team has sufficient capacity to complete the Stucky Road Reconstruction project within the City’s anticipated schedule while continuing to provide the high level of service the City has come to expect. Capability to Meet Time & Budget Requirements Sanbell has a long history of delivering City of Bozeman transportation projects on schedule and within budget. Our familiarity with the City’s design standards, review procedures, utility coordination requirements, and stakeholder expectations allows us to anticipate challenges early, minimize review cycles, and maintain project momentum throughout design and construction. Our multidisciplinary delivery model places transportation engineers, utility engineers, surveyors, environmental specialists, geotechnical engineers, landscape architects, public engagement specialists, and construction professionals on one coordinated team. This integrated approach reduces redesign, improves communication, and allows technical decisions to be resolved quickly before they impact schedule or budget. Our team has successfully applied these project management practices on many of the City’s largest transportation corridor improvements including Story Mill Road Reconstruction, Griffin Drive Reconstruction and Manley Road Improvements, Oak Street Corridor Improvements, Kagy Boulevard Improvements, South 3rd & Graf Street Improvements, and the ongoing Fowler Avenue Corridor Improvements. This experience demonstrates our ability to consistently deliver complex, multidisciplinary transportation projects while maintaining schedule, controlling costs, and providing responsive service throughout project delivery. C. Firm Workload 20Stucky Road Reconstruction—Fowler Avenue to South 19th Avenue D. Claims & E. ReferencesSanbell has not been assessed or paid liquidated damages on any project completed under contract with a public owner within the past ten (10) years. Our consistent record of delivering projects on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements reflects our disciplined project management practices, proactive communication, and collaborative approach to project delivery. By identifying potential risks early, maintaining regular coordination with clients and stakeholders, and utilizing structured quality management processes, we consistently deliver successful projects that meet or exceed owner expectations. The City of Bozeman has repeatedly entrusted Sanbell with transportation and infrastructure projects over multiple contract terms, reflecting our commitment to responsive service, technical excellence, and dependable project delivery. We remain committed to maintaining that same standard of performance on the Stucky Road Reconstruction project. D. 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References Project Reference Title Phone Email Fowler Avenue Corridor Improvements Nick Ross, PE Director of Transportation & Engineering, City of Bozeman 406.582.2280 nross@bozeman.net Transportation Engineering Term Contract Taylor Lonsdale, PE Transportation Engineer, City of Bozeman 406.582.2286 tlonsdale@bozeman.net Griffin Drive Reconstruction & Manley Road Improvements Bob Murray, PE Former Utilities Director, City of Bozeman 406.582.2269 bmurray@bozeman.net Urban Renewal District Term Contract David Fine Urban Renewal Program Manager, City of Bozeman 406.582.2973 dfine@bozeman.net Kagy Boulevard Improvements Kelly Williams, PE Project Manager, Montana Department of Transportation 406.444.7964 kwilliams@mt.gov Appendix A: Non-Discrimination Affirmation Form Griffin Drive Improvements, Bozeman, MT AStucky Road Reconstruction—Fowler Avenue to South 19th Avenue Appendix A NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL PAY AFFIRMATION ____________________________________(name of entity submitting) hereby affirms it will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, or because of actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or disability and acknowledges and understands the eventual contract will contain a provision prohibiting discrimination as described above and this prohibition on discrimination shall apply to the hiring and treatments or proposer’s employees and to all subcontracts. ____________________________________(name of entity submitting) hereby affirms it will abide by the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Section 39-3-104, MCA (the Montana Equal Pay Act). 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