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CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
91 Main Street
Superior, WI 54880
PH: (715) 718-2193, FAX (877) 761-7058
MINNEAPOLIS BRANCH OFFICE
7029 20th Avenue South
Centerville, MN 55038
PH: (651) 337-9257, FAX (877) 761-7058
VIRGINIA BRANCH OFFICE
921 17th
Street South
Virginia, MN 55792
PH: (218) 749-3436, FAX (877) 761-7058
WWW.AMIENGINEERS.COM
COMPANY QUALIFICATIONS
General Overview
AMI Consulting Engineers, P.A. (AMI) is a full-service, multidisciplinary engineering company
based in Superior, WI with branch offices located in Minneapolis, MN and Virginia, MN. Chad
Scott, P.E. and Craig Jouppi, P.E., S.E. founded AMI in 2006, with a mission of providing clients
with diverse, cost-effective, high-quality services. AMI serves public and private sector clients with
a wide-range of professional services and has earned a notable reputation for their client-focused
way of thinking.
AMI is a growing organization that is committed to continuous professional development and
training to develop exceptional staff members that deliver straightforward, value-added solutions to
every client. Our combined, multi-faceted project experience has produced a staff with technical
expertise and engineering skills that are unique to our industry. Whether a project requires a team of
experts or just one specialist, AMI is dedicated to selecting qualified individuals to meet the project
requirements. With an experienced, passionate team of professionals, AMI is committed to
providing professional, personalized, and exceptional services to each client with a high degree of
integrity.
Building strong, long-term relationships with our clients is AMI’s focus. Our Core Values are the
basis of how we perform every project to ensure project success and client satisfaction.
Marine Engineering
The marine engineering department at AMI Consulting Engineers, P.A. provides specialized experience,
knowledge and resources. AMI offers a complete package of Professional Engineers, engineer-divers,
highly qualified technicians, and state-of-the-art equipment to accomplish your marine engineering,
inspection and investigation needs. The inspection, assessment and repair of marine structures is a
specialized service of AMI. Our understanding of cost-effective construction and repair complements
our engineering design.
Areas of Expertise:
New Facility Design
Inspection & Assessment
NBI / NBIS Bridge Inspection
Waterfront Rehabilitation
Scour & Erosion Studies
Corrosion Assessment
Marine Studies
Port Planning
Mooring & Berthing Analysis
Permitting
Dredge Planning & Surveys
Construction Management
Quality Assurance/Control
Marine Repair Design
Coating and Cathodic Protection
Bubbler Ice Suppression Systems
Representative Project Experience
MERC Wharf Rehabilitation - Superior, WI
AMI provided Midwest Energy Resources
Company (MERC) with an underwater
engineering inspection and assessment of
more than 640 steel pipe and H-piles that
support its wharf. AMI provided full cost
estimates and phased repairs based on the
client's yearly budgets and managed the
project to completion.
Ultrasonic thickness gauges were used to determine that accelerated corrosion issues had severely
reduced the pile sections. AMI designed steel and concrete pile jackets to repair and return existing H-
piles to their full structural capacities. In addition to the steel pile jackets, AMI's commercial dive team
has installed test pile jackets made with fiberglass, epoxy and HDPE. AMI’s divers also performed
underwater quality control inspections during the rehabilitation phases.
Topside, AMI inspected the wharf after ship impacts
and designed epoxy injected concrete repairs and
fender rehabilitation.
With the deep draft of the large ships commonly
loading at the facility, scour had been an issue at the
wharf. AMI also designed scour protection and sized
rip rap for several areas under the wharf. AMI also
performed ongoing, yearly hydrographic surveys to
ensure the piles were properly supported.
Kinder Morgan Pier IX Dive Inspection - Newport News, VA
AMI was contracted to provide an underwater
inspection and assessment of the 675 foot pier at the
Kinder Morgan Pier IX facility in Newport News,
Virginia. AMI performed additional assessments on
two concrete cylinder dolphins at the end of the 675
main pier and the existing cathodic protection
system.
After completing the assessments, AMI was able to identify the critical areas where repairs and
replacement would be necessary. Complete cost estimates for the repairs, as well as costs for additional
assessment, were prepared and presented to the client.
After a thorough review, the client decided to proceed with AMI’s recommendations. AMI designed a
welded steel panel system to restore the structural capacity of the
steel sheet pile wall including the underwater welding design and
certification. AMI also designed an underwater coating system to
be applied to the steel to protect it from corrosion. AMI engineers
also conducted a study to determine that a sacrificial anode
system would be the most beneficial and economic cathodic
protection system for the client below the repair areas.
Cenex Harvest States - Superior, Wisconsin
AMI was chosen as the Design Team Lead to provide full engineering services for the Cenex Harvest
States (CHS) Dock project. These services included an
initial topside and underwater condition assessment for
2,000 feet of existing sheet pile dock and a site survey for
project baselines & layout. Significant deterioration was
present on a 650 foot section of dock wall that was beyond
practical repair and significant accelerated corrosion
affected over 1250 feet of existing sheet piling.
AMI assisted the City of Superior and CHS with construction estimates and initial site plans in order to
obtain Wisconsin Harbor Assistance Grant funding. A complete analysis of the existing dock structures
led to a unique design that included a two-phased approach to the replacement and rehabilitation of the
dock walls. The final project design included driving 650 feet of new steel sheet pile dock wall with
marine coatings, double channel wale, steel anchor rods, steel pile cap, steel safety ladders, and wood
fenders (rub rails). The remaining 1250 feet of existing sheet pile dock wall was repaired using high
performance coatings applied in a mobile cofferdam.
To meet the State of Wisconsin and City of Superior grant
guidelines, AMI provided complete construction documents
& specifications, obtained all DNR, USACE, and City
permits, and prepared documents for the City of Superior for
the public bid process. AMI provided final underwater
inspections of the as-built conditions and quality
assurance/control of the new coating. AMI also provided
construction management throughout the entire project
including review and approval of all payment requests and
complete construction closeout subsequent to the acceptance of the final product.
Industrial Engineering
The industrial engineering department at AMI Consulting Engineers, P.A. offers a wide variety of services for
structural and industrial process design. AMI understands the balance to designing structures and systems that
both meet applicable standards and that are practical, functional and constructible. The key to our success is
our ability to integrate these aspects into our final design by listening to the owner and the construction team
in the earliest stages of the planning process. In turn, our services result in creative, innovative, and cost-
effective solutions that satisfy design standards while adhering to our client’s budgets and schedules.
Areas of Expertise:
New Industrial Structure Design
Rehabilitation of Structures
Feasibility & Cost Studies
Structural Inspections & Analysis
Shop Drawing Production & Review
Support & Lifting Plans
Process Pump & Piping Systems
Heat Recovery & Exchange Systems
Material Handling Systems
Ventilation & Combustion Systems
P&ID & Process Control Development
Construction Management
Representative Project Experience
Lafarge North America – Superior, WI
AMI provided complete turnkey services
to Lafarge N.A. during their cement
storage and distribution system upgrades.
These services included demolition
planning of old systems; complete
structural engineering of all new support
platforms, walkways and stairs;
modifications of old platforms; mechanical
engineering design for cement transfer
from ship storage through silo distribution;
and dust collection. AMI assisted with the industrial plant services design, which was all-electrical and
fully automated, easy to operate, and could be controlled from multiple locations. AMI produced full
construction drawings for both the mechanical and structural components, produced complete
specifications, assisted the owner with bidding and
selection of the contractor, and assisted with ordering all
equipment. AMI represented the client through all phases
of construction and provided project management, system
start-up oversight, and employee training services.
AMI also assisted with the enclosure of Lafarge’s truck
transfer station. AMI assessed the original structure and
modified the design to enable both complete enclosure and
proper maintenance access. All project construction was
completed safely, on-time and within budget. Today the
facility runs flawlessly at peak performance. Lafarge has
utilized this design as a standard at their other facilities
nationwide.
Pulverized Limestone Expansion - Superior, Wisconsin
AMI was contracted by Graymont, LLC to provide engineering services for the addition of a rotary
pulverizer system to significantly increase the production
capacity of their pulverized limestone product.
In addition to the rotary pulverizer, AMI designed the dust
collection and drying systems, as well as an 800-ton
storage/loadout silo with integral truck scale. Additional
auxiliary equipment specifications and selection included
vibratory feeder, bin vents, bucket elevators, belt and screw
conveyors as well as bin load out spout and aeration systems.
The auxiliary equipment was housed in a new building structure
and remote-designed by the AMI team. Product feed to the
equipment was diverted from the existing handling system. A
new, alternate feed hopper and conveyor system was also designed
as part of the project.
Environmental Services
Our environmental services department is staffed with diverse professionals that partner with
industry, government, and institutions to manage compliance and develop solutions for a wide variety
of environmental circumstances. Our group is uniquely qualified to assist with projects ranging from
Brownfields redevelopment to water resources. Our staff of biologists, geologists, scientists, and
engineers can manage the environmental and engineering aspects of your construction, real estate,
cleanup, or demolition project.
Areas of Expertise:
Site Assessments & Remediation
Environmental Monitoring &
Inspections
Underwater & Marine Assessments
Compliance & Permitting
Water Resources / Storm Water
Industrial Hygiene Assessments
Representative Project Experience
Pier B Development – Duluth, MN
AMI was selected as the primary provider of engineering and environmental services for the design-
build Pier B development project. The environmental services included environmental compliance
management, site assessment, remedial excavation, contaminated soil management, storm water
compliance, demolition oversight, Section 106 compliance (historic buildings), and the design of critical
habitat improvements. AMI also performed the
on-site project management during construction
on all phases of the project. AMI worked with
several local, state, and federal regulatory
agencies to effectively manage all onsite
activities. Our environmental team saved our
client time and money by using locally-sourced,
clean dredged materials to cap the contaminated soil onsite, provide stability to the adjacent piers, and
improve the aquatic habitat. This design-build project presented numerous technical and financial
challenges that required our team to devise creative re-designs and re-use plans for building materials
and impacted soil.
AMI’s complete list of services also included
structural engineering for the four-story hotel,
civil engineering, utilities, marine design and
permitting, moveable bridge design, land and
marine surveying, underwater inspections,
demolition services, wave run-up studies,
geotechnical engineering services.
Hallett Dock 8 - Superior, Wisconsin
AMI was selected to rehabilitate the transshipment capability of the slope and dock known as the
Hallett Dock 8. The project required dredging to a total depth
of 28 feet in order to comply with the standard seaway
navigation depth. Due to overcapacity conditions, the dredge
materials from the slip would not be accepted by the local
dredge materials processing facility, so AMI and Hallett Dock
designed a temporary dredge storage and segregation plan to
properly manage the materials. AMI sampled the dredge
materials for environmental contaminants and pre-defined the dredge area boundaries based on the
analytical results. AMI then oversaw and managed the removal and transport of approximately
20,000 cubic yards of dredge materials.
Proposed Hampton Inn - Superior, Wisconsin
AMI coordinated with the City of Superior and the project developer to perform environmental due
diligence that included a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) and Phase II Subsurface
Assessment. As part of the Phase I ESA, AMI obtained and
reviewed the environmental clean-up reports for the adjacent
property and other local properties, performed site
reconnaissance, and reviewed historical topographic maps and
aerial photos of the property. AMI then coordinated with the
City, the developer, and the WI DNR to design an
environmental investigation and remediation plan that were mindful of the development schedule.
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Structural Engineering
The structural engineering department at AMI Consulting Engineers, P.A. consistently provides
innovative and cost-effective solutions which satisfy the most stringent project demands. Our staff
knows how to adhere to building code requirements without adding unnecessary design components
that ultimately increase the total construction cost. We use the latest design software, industry standards
and technical research to meet these requirements. Our method repeatedly provides a structural design
that is both practical and long-lasting, and ultimately increases our client’s bottom line.
Areas of Expertise:
Residential
Foundations
Retaining Walls
Commercial
Hospitality
Churches/Worship
Health Care / Medical
Educational
Industrial / Manufacturing
Structural Analysis
Special Inspections
Structure Rehabilitation
Representative Project Experience
Golf Properties II – Duluth, MN
AMI provided structural engineering
services to the Architect-led design team for
the 16,000 square foot mixed retail building
located in Duluth, Minnesota. AMI
provided construction documents and
specifications for foundations, wall, floor,
and roof framing plans. AMI worked with
every member of the design team to play an
integral part of the design process. During
this process AMI gathered and coordinated
design information and layouts with the
Architect as well as the, Civil, Geotechnical, and Mechanical Engineering teams.
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By utilizing open communications with every team member, modern design and analysis software, and the
experience of the AMI staff, we were able to provide a cost effective structural design that met the needs
of all team members, the owner, and the project.
This structure was constructed utilizing concrete slab
on metal form deck, light gauge metal stud framing,
steel structural frames, and steel bar joists. This
building was designed for multiple retail spaces/offices
and a restaurant. The building site provided
challenges; by utilizing specialized structural
components AMI and the Architect were able to lay out
a building that met the needs and desires of the owner
while accommodating the natural grading of the site.
Iron Workers Training Center - Hermantown, MN
AMI provided structural engineering services to the Architect-Lead Design Team for the 15,000 square foot
training facility located in Hermantown, Minnesota. This Training Center is part of the union’s strategy for
confronting growing baby boomer retirements in a physically-demanding occupation, promoting workplace
safety while preparing members for major industrial, commercial and bridge projects. This structure was
constructed utilizing reinforced concrete slab, pre-cast concrete panels, open web metal joists and EPDM
roofing. The building was modeled after the Iron Workers Training Center in St. Paul, MN.
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Days Inn - Cheyenne, WY
AMI provided structural engineering services to the
architect as part of the design team for this 30,000
square foot hotel addition located in Cheyenne,
Wyoming.
This structure constructed utilizing wood roof trusses,
load bearing masonry and precast concrete hollow-
core plank, and was designed and detailed to meet the
seismic requirements for the region by AMI’s
structural engineers. The Days Inn Cheyenne is a
Chairman Award winning Property.
Civil Engineering
The civil engineering department at AMI Consulting Engineers, P.A. is a critical component to many
projects. Our capability to integrate the latest design standards, technology, and constructability allows
us to provide our teaming partners and clients with a quality product.
Areas of Expertise:
New Design
Site Plans
Airfield Pavement
Underground Utilities
Boat Launches
Landscape Design / Buffers
Bridges
Roads
Load Analysis
Storm Water Control / Treatment
Permits
Construction Management
QA / QC
Topographic Surveys
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Representative Project Experience
USCG Support Center – Elizabeth City, NC
AMI provided design and engineering services, as the Design Team Lead, to the United States Coast Guard
(USCG) during the design-build phase of their
Runway/Airfield Pavement Project. Our services
included the preparations of Construction
Documents and Specifications for upgrades to the
airport runways, taxiways, hangar aprons, and
wash rack apron.
A large portion of Runway 10-28 had suffered
from unstable subsoil conditions. These
conditions were due to the original construction of the runway being placed over an existing river bed. The
USCG had repeatedly repaired the sagging and cracking runway with bituminous overlays and patching.
The USCG and AMI decided that excavating the undesirable soils and replacing them with a more stable
fill or chemically stabilizing the soils would be too costly and time consuming. AMI worked with the
project’s geotechnical engineer to design a solution to that combined geosynthetic fabric, new subgrade
materials, and reinforced concrete. Ultimately, the runway was designed to withstand the extreme loading
conditions and the project was completed ahead of schedule and under budget. AMI also performed a Load
Analysis and Inspection of an adjacent runway that was used to accommodate all plane traffic during the
upgrade, effectively allowing the USCG operations to continue unabated.
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Arrowhead Pier Fishing Facility - Superior, WI
AMI was the Design Team Lead for the phased
rehabilitation project of an existing 6.5 acre public
fishing area located on the Saint Louis River. Due to
years of deterioration, safety issues, and the cost of
annual upkeep, the fishing pier was no longer
feasible to maintain. Additionally, the single lane
boat landing was difficult to maneuver and shallow
draft allowed only small boats to launch. Pedestrians
were also forced to walk through landing lanes to
access the pier and no permanent restrooms were
located onsite.
AMI and the City conducted public surveys and held design
meetings to gather public input for this facility. AMI used
this information to devise a phased Master Plan for the
facility that fit the City’s budget. AMI provided
Construction Documents and Specifications for the design
of new composite/steel fixed pier with benches, lights,
railings and ADA fishing areas; relocation and expansion of
boat launch, site grading, sidewalks, parking, traffic and
lighting improvements; design of picnic shelter, restrooms,
and fish cleaning station; hydrographic survey, storm water control and landscape design.
The new layout included an additional landing lane, docks, an ADA-accessible path, and improved traffic
flow and parking. The layout also included an additional boat channel which allowed boaters access to the
landing dock without interfering with the anglers using the fishing pier. The relocation of the boat landing
also added green space by providing locations for a picnic shelter and restrooms. AMI worked with the
USACE, US Coast Guard, Wisconsin DNR, and local agencies throughout the project’s design and
construction and obtained all required permits. AMI was also contracted to provide construction
management services throughout all phases of construction.
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Additional Services
AWS Certified Weld Inspections
Load Testing of Existing Structures
Expert Witness Testimony
Forensic Analysis
HAZWOPER Trained Personnel
3D SoldiWorks© System Design
Bathymetric / Hydrographic Surveys
Commercial Hard Hat Diving & Inspections
Bathymetric/Hydrographic Surveys Side Scan Sonar
B
Commercial Hard Hat Divers
NBIS Certified Bridge Inspections
Specialty Underwater Imaging
Peer / Design Review
Corrosion Rate Measurements
Corrosion Mitigation / Protection
Corrosion Catalyst Identification