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Home My WebLink About2014 CIP Field Survey, Gaston Engineering City of Bozeman 2014 Capital Improvement Projects Field Survey �. -lo. Prepared for City of Bozeman City Engineer,P.O.Box 1230, Bozeman, MT 59771-1230 Interview Presentation By: Gaston Engineering& Surveying, P.C. 211 Haggerty Lane Bozeman, MT 59715 August 2014 8/13/2014 Outline of Presentation • Introduction to Gaston Engineering&Surveying, P.C. • Firms Ability and Capacity to Perform the Work • Grasp of Project Requirements • Time Schedule • Project Methods Introduction • Civil Engineering&Land Surveying Firm serving Gallatin Valley for over 30 years • Dedicated Employees consisting of: Professional Engineers&Land Surveyors Geotechnical Professionals Land Planners and Graphic Designers Construction Managers and Inspectors AutoCAD Designers Soils and Concrete Technicians Multiple Survey Crews • Office is located in Bozeman, Montana Priorities and Scheduling done locally Commitment to local projects and clients is our highest priority 913/2014 CIVIL ENGINEERING: • Storm Drainage Design '"i • Water/Sewer/Street Design • Parking Lot Layout&Design i • Community Impact Studies • Site Layout/Sidewalks/ADA 1 1 •Foundation Recommendations •Environmental Assessments f •Land Use Permitting •Water Rights/Hydrology I •Traffic Studies •RIDs—Rural Improvement Distrocts - ----.. i I` • LAND SURVEYING:Topographic Surveys • Construction Staking • Subdivisions • Land Planning •ALTA/ACSM Surveys Y—x1m+M •Floodplain Studies&Mapping •Wetlands Mapping •Oil&Gas Wells ' , •Cell Tower Sites 2 8/13/2014 GEOTECHNICALSERVICES: --- • Soils Testing • Proctors,Sieve Analysis { • Concrete Testing&Inspection • Exploratory Drilling ►- x�-., a -� •Foundation Investigations f 'NIC i •Grout/Mortar Testing •ASTM/AASHTO Testing •Concrete Curing&Breaking CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT e &INSPECTIONS: ' e, d • Bid Documents ~ • Material Quantity Calculations Construction Inspections .� 1 1 • Quality Control •Concrete Testing I I •Compaction Testing rr!' 4 •Grout/Mortar Testing •Asphalt Core Sampling/Testing 1 3 8/13/2014 The Experienced Gaston I City of Bozeman Eaginocring Department City E Gaston Engineering 8c Surveying,P.C. Bommnn,Montana Dennis Foreman,P.L.S. Direefor of Surveying Division I Surveying Engineering Department: Drafting/Design Dennis Foreman.P.L.B. Department: 6ire�mr of snrvrying;Qew t'hi.f Issuer D•umew lnsuument Operator .lie Vetellea.L.B.1. alutoC Chit 3D 1013 14wdov Ir6ltvorth.GE.T. •Icrcmv Oloon,P.R. Ins[mment Operntor Jalir Vertilen,P.E. Hsent Miller,C.E.T Paul Herbst.E.I. Hrandws'Jctaelner,F..1. Dave Stahl,C.E.T. Dave Build,C.E.T. rzm finer n I- Br corelver Oprmmr Instmm<m ment • Gaston • • Four(4)Topcon GR-3 GPS Receivers(GPS and GLONASS enabled) I i - C."bllayof reading both American and Russian constellationofsatolhes • Two(2)Topcon FC-200 data collectors • Two(2)Leica GS14 GPS receivers • Two(2)Leica CS15 Data Collectors . • Leica Robotic Reflector-less Total Station - • Pacific Crest Corporation Positioning Data Link(PDL)35 watt RTK broadcast radio with 2 meter mast arm antenna PDL radio ertend,the effective range of our RTK system by—I miles • Three(3)Schonstedt metal detectors • Networked desktop computer system with AutoCAD Land Development Desktop and Civil 3D,Topcon Link Version 7.1,PCCDU,Arc Explorer,and other assorted computer programs - These programs are utilized to download and process RTK and static data from the Gps receivers • AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013 and 2015 Trained and qualified staff utilizing 3D software 31)software allows for ease and precision in overall design including calculating cuts and fills • Microsoft Project Scheduling Software Master Project uheduling of resources and equipment Monitor work and progress on a weekly basis Trained staff to manage cro-I path and resource loading for specific projects 4 8/13/2014 • • RVAMMW-T-MUMMFIRM I rreri—V37mer-M • Big Sky Resort ALTA—Topographic Survey 2460 Acre Topographk Survey All Structures,Roads,improvement;sidevrdlk,etc. All ski terrain and ski IBis Complete mu kiple site plans and enhibits 1 • BNSF Railroad—Railyard Topographic Surveys L vingston Missoula I1 _ - Great Falls Bitting, 1 i Glendive Plevna EatrerreH high accuracy 111W- - Tie into State Plane Coordinates NAD83 and NAVD88 • DNRC—Bozeman Creek and Gallatin River Surveys - Set FEMA Control Points and FEMA Checkpoints _ throughout Bozeman and Gallatin County • ALTA/ACSM Surveys ti - Millman Survey Black Eagle MSIP 30494 Millman Survey Helena MSI03D493 Conoco Taco Bell Site Belgrade Walker Property Sub-American Simmental A—lation Mountain Village-Big Sky Ability and Capacity—Related Experience i� • Bozeman School District No.7—CTEP Sidewalk Project SRTS 1299(27)7498 Sidewalk Design •f - Sidewalk Replacement -- Rlght-o4µaylswes utility Relocation Concrete Pads Mphah Parking Areas(Roadways Signage Parking Improvements Traffic Control Is Pedestrian Ramps and ADA • City of Three Forks—CTEP Entry Corridor Project-Main Street Improvements Sidewalk Design,Surveying,Layout Curb and Gutter Drive Approaches - Pedestrian Ramps(ADA) Intersed Ion Revisions Asphalt Paving • Bozeman School District No.7—CTEP Sidewalk Project—College Street SRTS 1299(31)8535 • City of Three Forks—Trail System for CTEP Application • Madison/Beaverhead County—Rural Improvement District(RID)Engineer 5 813,2014 S:,-;cv "_ Grasp of Project Requirements—Vicinity Map JU r �o o ri 1 of Project Requirements—Vicinity Map Lµ I4 0ii [ tl i KOCH 5 v r 6 8/13/2014 Gras . . . . . Survey Willson Avenue • Topographic Survey of all surface improvements within ROW • Willson Avenue:Hayes Street to Peach Avenue Approx:7,0od00'• Grand Avenue:North of Kagy to Peach Avenue Approx:10,0 • Koch Street:Willson Avenue to Grand Avenue Approx:3fi0' - Street Intersections k • Curb/Gutter/Sidewalk • Edge of Asphalt 046-- Trees/Fences/Landscaping • Drive Approaches • Pedestrian Ramps • Mailboxes Utilities(Subsurface and Above Ground) -- • Dry Utilities-Power Poles,Utility Boxes,etc. '- y->•--ram s!'.1 Koch Street • Hydrants .- • Storm Sewer-measure downs •a x • Valve Boxes-measure downs _ -\ • Sewer Manholes-measure downs • Establish benchmark(COB Datum)for each street Gras . . . . • AutoCAD Civil 3D Site Map AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013 Version d, Legend/Linetypes per COB Standards IF Examples of Detailed Topographic Survey Site Maps —used for grading and drainage, infrastructure improvements,etc. e •� O" 7 8/13/2014 / i /jlj •.m.,�.. .w.s�• a or..TT'w i j �•ttx EMU PAN Time S it�mnm krw[ert INM rt.Wu vir) 'Y .w. ..w•.o.e.. r..wa as.u�a.an w� 1 �OLLE�GE STREET PLAN • Availability i 75% 10% 85% 80% 15% 9D% 90% 5% 95% Brent Miller,r F.T. 85% 5% 9D% [ i [[ 85% 5% 9D% 8i13,W14 ScheduleTime • Projected Workload _ Our current workload consists of a variety of public and private projects that involve civil engineering,land surveying,and geotechnical services. Our staff and equipment are resource loaded to ensure that each project will be -- completed within the established project schedules. Current projections show ^ that we will not be 10076 loaded during 2014 and can handle additional workload. — — — • Project Timeframes Field Survey(-3 weeks) -use robotic reflector-less total station to decrease time in field&Increase accuracy use multiple crews to complete the work combination of robotic total station and GPS Site Map Drafting(2-3 weeks) • Staff/Resource Availability Survey Crews are wrapping up a large topographic survey in Big Sky and this project would fit nicely into our schedule. Multiple survey crews will be available to complete this project as required by the City of Bozeman. -.v_ .71 Z. ._ r ScheduleTime 9 8/13/2014 Project Design Activities • Meet with City of Bozeman Engineer to develop work scope • Develop Cost Estimate • Develop Schedule • Develop Traffic Control Plan—as required Utility Locates • Conduct Field Surveys • Multiple Crews • Robotic Total Station in coordination with GPS • Willson Avenue—Hayes to Peach • Grand Avenue—North of Kagy to Peach • Koch Street—Willson to Grand • Set minimum of one benchmark on COB datum for each street • Prepare Site Maps • AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013 • Submit to City of Bozeman for Review and Approval Project Budget Management • Project Budget Management All projects prioritized in a Master Project Schedule Progress monitored on a weekly basis Staff and equipment are resource loaded Earned Value Analysis—BCWP vs.ACWP Determination of Cost Variance(CV) �^ Clearly Defined Scope Ensure all design requirements are identified up-front and detailed scope identified early on Monitor budget and casts-to-date on a weekly basis Conduct planning meetings to address critical path and key milestones Project Staff Responsibilities Single point of contact for duration of project Ensure that all team members know the point of contact 10 813 2014 A Detailed and Accurate Topographic Survey is Essential for a successful design project! 1: Summary and Questions Ability&Capacity: — Local firm committed to local Clients — Over 30 years of experience Grasp of Project Requirements: — Familiar with Topographic requirements for Improvement Projects — Our Experienced Personnel completing complex topographic survey of 2640 acres Management/Technical Capabilities: — Dedicated and experienced professional staff — Utilize state of the art surveying and designing software Methods: — Project Management Professionals—ensure scope,schedule,and budget are completed per contract — Work closely with City of Bozeman to ensure their needs are met for future improvement design Time Schedule: — Our staff Is available to begin work immediately and we look forward to the possibility of working with the City of Bozeman To find out more detail about our past projects and the services we provide,please visit our website at: www.Eastonengineering.com Questions? 11