PHS Group, Inc.
1010 WAYNE AVENUE, SUITE 400
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910 305 585 -7070 305 585- 5001 (FAX)
www.phsgroupinc.com
CAPABILITY
STATEMENT
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COMPANY PROFILE
PHS Group, Inc. is a management and technology consulting firm that is a leading provider of comprehensive interdisciplinary scientific & engineering services. For more than 20 years, PHS has established a solid reputation for its innovation, readiness and extensive network of professionals.
PHS is proud to serve governmental agencies and the private sector in multiple disciplines. At PHS, we take pride in integrating sophisticated solutions with the highest professional standards. PHS has received commendations for its work from the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) New Orleans and Jacksonville Districts, USAID – Haiti and Nairobi, Kenya missions.
We recruit the most talented, experienced, and technically proficient professionals from across the nation to work in our offices in Maryland and Florida.
PHS Group, Inc. is a SBA 8(a) certified firm.
PHS’ integrated services help our clients take a project from concept to reality. With exceptional dedication to solve complex problems, success is measured one project at a time and defined by exceeding our client's expectations.
The services of PHS are built around these major application areas:
Engineering Services
• Civil Engineering • Transportation Engineering • Municipal Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Waste & Water Resources Project Management
Information Technology
Construction Management
Facilities Management
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PHS INDUSTRY CODES
INDUSTRY CODES
NAICS
221310 Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
221320 Sewage Treatment Facilities
236220 Construction Management, Commercial Buildings
237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
237130 Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
541310 Architectural, Engineering and Related Services
541330 Engineering Consulting
541340 Drafting Services
541350 Building Inspection Services
541420 Industrial Design Services
541490 Other Specialized Design Services
541513 Computer Facilities Management Services
541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
541618 Other Management Consulting Services
541620 Environmental Consulting Services
541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
541710 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences 541990 All Other
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 561410 Document Preparation Services
561611 Investigation Services
561990 All Other Support Services
562211 Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal
562212 Solid Waste Landfill
562910 Remediation Services
562998 All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services
MIAMI-DADE TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION CATEGORIES
3.01 Site Development/Parking Lot Design
4.01 Engineering Design 6.01 Waster Distribution and Sanitary Sewer Collection & Transmission Systems 6.02 Major Water
and Sanitary Sewer Pumping Facilities
10.01 Stormwater Drainage Design Services
11.00 General Structural Engineering
16.00 General Civil Engineering
17.00 Engineering Construction Management
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COMPANY SERVICES
Engineering Services
• Civil Engineering • Transportation Engineering • Municipal Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Waste & Water Resources
Project Management
Information Technology
Construction Management
Facilities Management
MISSION STATEMENT
At PHS, responsiveness, professionalism and integrity are parts of the formula for quality that the firm’s many repeat private and public clients have learned to trust.
At PHS, our mission is to add value to our community by leveraging the
expertise of our engineers, scientists, managers and consultants to
deliver innovative and effective solutions to our customers, from
concept to reality.
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CIVIL ENGINEERING
PHS site development, utility assessments
feasibility studies, site/civil engineering design,
structural analysis, CADD design, regulatory
permitting, and construction administration.
PHS brings significant experience to a wide range
of retail, commercial, office, residential, industrial, and mixed-use applications. PHS is dedicated and
recognized throughout the industry for its ability to
provide the most innovative yet practical solutions
to meet clients' needs.
Civil Engineering Services:
• Roadway and Facility Design
• Master Infrastructure Engineering
• Site Engineering
• Municipal Engineering
• Regulatory Permitting
• Construction Services
• Pavement Design
• Pavement Analysis
• Retaining Walls
• Slurry Walls
• Slope Stability
• Construction
• Dewatering
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TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
PHS has more than a decade of experience working with private developers, state transportation departments, expressway authorities, counties, and municipalities. This experience enables PHS to offer its Wealth in personnel and resources to successfully support diverse transportation assignments that include planning, designing constructing, operating, and managing roadways, highways, bridges, transit systems and airports.
Transportation Services
• Program Management • Structural Engineering • Transportation Planning • Highway Design • Toll Facility Design • Transit Systems • Aviation Services
o Engineering Construction Inspections for Runway
Resurfacing, Marking, Lighting o Major Drainage and Utility Systems o Duct Banks for Electrical and
Communication Systems
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MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING
At PHS, municipal engineering
includes identifying a safe, functional,
and permittable site for solid waste
management facilities, as well as
designing the site and managing
regulatory requirements. PHS offers
services to municipal, industrial, and
hazardous waste landfills. Services
Include bid administration, contract
administration, construction
management and construction quality
assurance.
Solid Waste Management
• Facility Siting
• Environmental Impact Landfill Construction
Statements
• Local, State, and Federal Permitting
• Hydrogeologic Investigations
• Regulatory Knowledge of Health and
and Analyses
Safety Regulations, including Routine
• Feasibility Studies (site
Monitoring Operations
development costs, permit
• Daily cover Placement
issues, volume, market)
o Leachate / Stormwater Discharge
• Permitting Services
Sampling
Solid Waste Facility Design o Hazardous Substance Control
o Methane, Emissions Testing
• Design of Leachate Collection
o Groundwater Monitoring
Systems
• Stormwater Management Closure
• Landfill Gas Venting Systems
• Demolition Debris Landfills for CERCLA-
• Related Geotechnical, Structural,
and RCRA-Regulated Landfills, Sludge
Electrical, and
Disposal Facilities
Mechanical Engineering
•
Contamination Investigation and
Designs
Assessment after Closure
• Capping and Gas Management Systems
• Remedial Design and Construction
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ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
PHS helps its clients comply with local and Solid Waste
state regulations and statutes. It is equally
• Leachate Treatment
adept with assisting clients with federal
• Liner Design
regulations that include the Comprehensive
• Liner Quality Control Testing Recycling
Environmental Response, Compensation,
and Liability Act (CERCLA), Resource • Composting
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA),
• Transfer Stations
Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA), Clean
• Landfill Planning and Design
Air Act (CAA), and National Environ-mental
Policy Act (NEPA). • Landfill Mining
PHS commits to excellent performance in • Pollution Prevention
• Waste Minimization
project program management, voluntary
support within local communities, and in
meeting the environmental challenges its Air Resources
clients face every day. Cost effectiveness is • Air Quality Compliance
balanced with outstanding results.
Environmental Assessment
• Phase1 and 2 Real Estate
Environmental Assessments
• Environmental Impact Statements
• Contamination Assessment Reports
• Remedial-Investigation-Feasibility
Studies; Remedial Action
Plans/Reports
• Groundwater Quality Sampling and
Evaluation
• Soil Gas Monitoring for USTs and
Landfill
• Environmental Compliance
Determination and Permitting
• Groundwater Flow and Contaminant
Transport Modeling
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WATER AND WASTE WATER RESOURCES
PHS addresses water and wastewater • Stormwater Systems
management challenges offering compre-
• Groundwater Monitoring
hensive wastewater, water treatment and
supply, and water resource services. PHS • Water Quality Reports
assists clients in complying with • Sludge/Residual Management
regulatory mandates such as the Clean
• Effluent Disposal Site Evaluation and
Water Act (CWA) and the Safe Water
Permitting
Drinking Act. Because of its expertise with
water issues, PHS is working with the
South Florida Water Management District
(SFWMD) and U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers on projects such as the 15-
year Comprehensive Everglades
Restoration Plan (CERP).
PHS’ engineers and hydrologists
specialize in water-/wastewater-related
issues such as planning, design,
permitting, monitoring, and modeling.
PHS’s broad knowledge and experience
with these issues means fast, cost-
effective solutions for client environmental
compliance and coordination.
Water and Wastewater Services
• Pipeline Design
• Stormwater NPDES Permitting and
Regulatory Compliance
• Water Supply Development
Management
• Stormwater Modeling
• Hydraulic Modeling
• Water Treatment, Distribution,
Storage
• Wastewater Pump Stations
• Erosion and Sediment Control
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ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
The dedication and responsiveness of its staff allows PHS to take a leadership role in construction services. PHS specialists in transportation, site development, and the environment understand and apply cost estimating, scheduling, cash flow analysis and value engineering. PHS is certified to offer threshold inspections for buildings and structures as required by Florida law.
ECM Services • Threshold Inspection • Construction Engineering Inspection • Scheduling • Cost Estimating • Project Controls • Claims Analysis/Claim Management • Value Engineering/Value Cycle Engineering • Construction Materials Testing • Contract Administration • Shop Drawing Review
•• Material Submittal Review
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FACILITIES ENGINEERING
PHS offers facilities engineering services in support of building maintenance and renovation, grounds maintenance, utilities operation and maintenance, environmental compliance and energy conservation, health and safety programs, installation planning, construction programming and real estate services.
The experience extends to planning, programming and budget execution systems for Department of Defense (DoD) military installations, major commands, and departmental headquarters. Also for DoD, PHS has provided policy development, staff coordination inside and outside of DOD, and program oversight services for facilities engineering programs.
Facilities Engineering Services
Military Construction Programming
DD 1391 Preparation
Master Planning
Building Renovation Design
Facility Siting Analysis
Building Condition Analysis
Energy Conservation/Management
Utilities Monitoring
Policy Development
Safety Inspections
UST/AST Petroleum Management
Hazardous Waste Management
SPCC Plan Preparation
Environmental Compliance Auditing
Environmental Permitting
Environmental Baseline Surveys
Findings of Suitability to Lease/Transfer
National Environmental Policy Act Documentation
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
• IT Project Management
o Risk Analysis, Assessment , Mitigation
o Earned Value Analysis (Microsoft Project)
• Schedule planning, tracking and re-planning Microsoft Project
o Cost planning, tracking, and re-planning (Microsoft Project and Excel)
• Requirements Analysis and Specification – Requirements analysis, specification, and control using the CaliberRM tool
• Business Process Analysis, Re-engineering, and Improvement
• Software Quality Assurance
o Configuration Management – Software configuration control using the Dimensions tool
o Release Management – Software
version control and delivery
o Technical Writing – System Documentation
o Independent Verification – Ensure compliance with Software Development Methodology and Documentation Standards; Ensure compliance with deliverable schedule
o Independent Validation – Test
planning and execution and manual testing using the TestDirector tool; Automated testing using the WinRunner, and LoadRunner tool set
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SELECTED CLIENT LIST
American Airlines MIA North Terminal Development - Miami-Dade County Aviation
City of Miami
City of North Miami
Halliburton/KBR
Hatch Mott MacDonald
HNTB
HUD
International Relief & Development (IRD)
Jackson & Tull Inc.
Jacobs
Metcalf & Eddy (M&E)
Miami-Dade County Aviation Department
Miami-Dade County Public Works Department
Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resource Management
Miami-Dade County Resource Management
Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department
Miami-Dade County Transit Agency
O’Brien & Gere
Parsons Engineering Science (PES)
PEER Consultants, Inc.
Post, Buckley, Schuh and Jernigan (PBS&J)
Stanley Consultants
South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD)
USAID – Haiti Mission
USAID – Iraq - Afghanistan - Nairobi Kenya
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Jacksonville District
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – New Orleans District
William, Russell & Johnson, Inc. (WRJ)
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PHS Group, Inc.
Recent
Projects
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SPECIFIC PAST PERFORMANCE IN HAITI
Following the 01-12-10 earthquake in Haiti, PHS Group, Inc. completed several important projects as part of the reconstruction effort.
1. USAID – Haiti Mission USAID Haiti – C&D Debris Site Management – Port Varreux Award: March 2010 In March 2010, PHS was contracted by USAID to establish the first and only Construction & Demolition (C&D) debris site management and debris reduction operations following EPA and US Army Corps of Engineers standards in Port Varreux, Haiti after the earthquake. PHS provided all management, security, labor and equipment to fully operate and maintain the site and fully operate the processing, sorting and reduction of rubble at the earthquake site. The site received all C&D debris hauled by USAID partners involved in demolition contracts and Cash for Work program. PHS was responsible for Site Design as well as all Site Development / Construction. PHS hired and trained more than 300 laborers with proper safety and protection gear using US standards (100% increase over 150 mandate of the contract). USAID Haiti - C&D Debris Site Management – Truitier Municipal Landfill – Award: June 2010 USAID executed a June 2010 contract with PHS to establish a Construction & Demolition (C&D) debris management site on a secure and controlled 7-acre (approximately 2.8 hectares) section near the entrance to the Truitier waste disposal site, an uncontrolled waste dumping site, particularly at night. PHS mobilized its team within 48 hours, implementing operational standards and safety measures comparable to those at the Port Varreux site. PHS was responsible for Site Design as well as all Site Development / Construction. USAID - Haiti DAI Subcontract – Cap-Haitian – Award: February 2011 In March 2011, PHS was retained to provide to DAI Construction Management services for a series of small building renovations projects started in 2010. PHS is responsible for making corrective action plan recommendation, as well as cost estimating and scheduling services for a series of schools, warehouses and other facilities in need of repairs and renovation.
2. Other US Federal Agencies in Haiti US Department of Defense (DoD) LOGCAP Contract - Emergency Response – Sub to KBR – Brown & Root in 1994-95 in Haiti during the US military intervention PHS (f/k/a C2M) was a subcontractor to Brown & Root under the DoD - LOGCAP Contract. PHS mobilized a team in less than 72 hours, transporting more than 125 longshoremen from Miami, FL to Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Emergency staff loaded and unloaded military ships at the dock in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Sections of the port were converted to a military base, allowing employees to live on the site. PHS processed medical records, logistics, and provided document control for this operation.
3. Private Sector in Haiti
a. Sogebank Headquarters Building on Delmas – Port-au-Prince Haiti In June 2010, PHS was retained by Sogebank – the largest bank in Haiti – to consult on methodology and design structural repairs details for their headquarter building on Delmas in Port-au-Prince, Haiti which sustained significant damages during the 01-12-10 earthquake. In addition,
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PHS provides threshold structural inspection services for the work performed by the GC. b. Demolition / Reconstruction Office in Petion-Ville
PHS is conducting the demolition and renovation of an office/residential structure in Petion-Ville, Haiti. The facilities serve as headquarters of the German NGO: Welthungerhilfe (Agro Action Allemande)
c. Demolition / Reconstruction Warehouses and Residential Units in Petit-Goave
PHS is conducting the demolition and reconstruction of several warehouse facilities and office/residential structures in Petit-Goave, Haiti. All Site Design and Site Development performed by PHS. The facilities are to be occupied by the NGO: Handicap International.
4. Current Clean Energy Projects
Jatropha Biodiesel Study in the Dominican Republic
PHS Group, Inc. is the Executing Agency for an Inter-American Development Bank / SECCI Fund Grant for a Biodiesel production study in the Dominican Republic using Jatropha Curcas as feedstock. PHS retained several leading bio-engineering firms from Europe and the United States to collaborate on the market study and methods of production. The financial model and feasibility study is to be completed by the international consulting firm Deloitte & Touche. PHS is working with focus groups, technicians, and energy experts in five Dominican provinces to determine the perceptions and potential for successful Jatropha-to-biodiesel production in the region.
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN HAITI As a Haitian-American owned firm with current operations in Haiti, PHS views its corporate responsibility as setting new standards for corporate philanthropy:
Donated Clinic in Port Jeremie in Cite Soleil: PHS using its own funds built a clinic to provide on-site medical care the surrounding neighborhood. The medical facility is currently managed by ―We Advance‖, an American-based NGO devoted to providing medical and economic assistance to Haitian women.
Award of more than 150 full scholarships covering tuition, books, meals, uniforms, transportation to elementary and secondary student near the Truitier area where PHS performed its USAD C&D debris site management contract.
Award of 20 educational scholarships for Local PHS employees to further their educational goals.
PHS sponsored general medical screenings, vaccinations, and health education services.
PHS underwrote the launching of a woman owned small business by donating its cafeteria and kitchen equipment to two female employees starting their own restaurant at the end of the USAID Varreux projects. The women received training on food safety and food handling by a Miami Chef as a consultant to PHS.
PHS partnered with the Banque de L’Union Haitienne to establish savings/checking accounts and pre-paid debit cards to those who lacked a banking relationship and proper documentation destroyed during the earthquake.
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Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with Universities PHS has established a relationship with institutions of higher education to collaborate on the development of knowledge initiatives and enhance student development programs. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed with Bowie State University and Morgan State University, historically Black universities in Maryland, and the Université Quisqueya in Port-au-Prince, Haiti to:
conduct research on technologies and processes in the areas of Clean / Renewable Energy and Health IT.
collaborate in presentation and/or publication of findings on issues of common interest and sponsor professional conferences to disseminate non-propriety information to experts.
provide internships and cooperative education opportunities to students in the areas of product development, engineering, computer security and telecommunications support.
Network of Professionals
PHS maintains an extensive network of professionals for services needed by its clients. Specialists and experts include civil and structural engineers, geologists, agronomists, electrical engineers and a host of scientists in the United States, Quebec, Canada and Haiti.
RECENT DISASTER RELIEF and EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROJECTS
USAID IRAQ - Community Stabilization Program (Sub to: IRD 2007-2009) PHS served as subcontractor to International Relief and Development on a USAID Community Stabilization Program (CSP) project in Iraq. The CSP is designed to focus local energies toward productive economic and social opportunities. The initiative will provide the impetus for economic development and create jobs in critical fields. USAID Afghanistan - Power and Water Team (PWT) (Sub to: IRD – 2007) PHS is a subcontractor to International Relief and Development on a USAID project in Kabul, Afghanistan for Human Resources and Logistics Support (HRLS). Supporting the Power and Water Team (PWT) at the Ministry of Energy and Water, the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Mines and Industry. The PWT is part of the overall program in Afghanistan supporting development and capacity building. USACE - Task Force Guardian, New Orleans (2006) PHS completed a 2006 levee repair project for the USACE New Orleans District under the prime contractor, Stanley Consultants. PHS staff conducted the research for and compilation of test data from daily reports. For this assignment two PHS’ Quality Data Management Engineers received a Certificate of Appreciation signed by Colonel Lewis F. Settliff III, US Army Commander – Task Force Guardian. USACE - Quality Assurance Monitoring, New Orleans (2006) PHS completed a 2006 contract for Quality Assurance and Monitoring services for demolition and debris removal for the USACE in New Orleans. PHS staff was responsible for compliance with all
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regulatory and safe execution requirements in debris removal. During this assignment PHS staff received commendations from the USACE Resident Engineer, Mike Bourgeois.
USACE - Task Force HOPE, New Orleans (2006) In September 2006, PHS joined the Joint Venture of Evans-Graves / HDR / PBS&J in working on the Program Management Team - HPO Support Group for Task Force HOPE. The Team conducted oversight for the second phase of levee upgrade as well as floodwalls and structures construction in New Orleans.
RELATED CORE COMPETENCIES Experience responding to natural or man-made disasters.
Hurricane Katrina – New Orleans 2006 Following the multi-billion dollar damages caused by Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida, PHS participated in projects with FEMA and the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Hurricane Andrew – August 1992 After Hurricane Andrew PHS engineers conducted structural damage evaluation. PHS determined the structural integrity of boat basins, piers, walkways, and infrastructure such as office buildings, park buildings, restaurants and other facilities. PHS engineers evaluated the damage and prepared detailed reports for the FEMA’s disaster evaluation team. Hurricane Irene Following Hurricane Irene, Miami-Dade Public Works initiated the QUINPP Program. PHS performed CEI / CIS services for drainage and roadway rehabilitation under the remedial actions authorized by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). DERM FEMA -DORM Program Under the DERM FEMA - DORM Program, PHS conducted storm design, roadway pavement resurfacing, roadway signing and marking, landscaping (beautification), and construction phase services (supervision and management). Contract compliance, administration and inspection for construction were managed according to plans and specification. FEMA / USACE Debris Removal Mission PHS (f/k/a C2M) was a subcontractor to Waste Management Corp following Hurricane Andrew 1993-94 in Miami-Dade County Florida for the debris removal effort in Miami-Dade County. FEMA Hurricane Blue Roof Program Following Hurricane Andrew and Irene, PHS engineers:
Conducted roofing inspection for structural damage.
Inspected roof damage and water penetration problems, assessing damage to the entire residences and then recommending cost efficient remediation action.
Developed estimate for roofing repairs.
Revised shop drawings / performed quality assurance on all material.
Supervised the installation and erection trusses and sheeting / deck.
Ensured code compliance with new South Florida Building Code.
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OTHER RECENT PROJECTS
Miami International Airport – South Terminal Facility (2003-09) Construction Cost: $ 890 Million PHS was the prime consultant for Threshold-Structural Inspection Services for these 1.6 Million square feet of development and expansion project at Miami International Airport. PHS conducts the threshold inspections for the entire program including south terminal expansion, concourse J, and improvements of concourse H. The inspections are to ensure that the contractor’s structural work (Parsons and Odebrecht JV) complies with the permitted constructions documents. Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), USACE Jacksonville (2002 – 2008) PHS is part of the Everglades Partners Joint Venture (EP /JV) providing program management and project management services to the USACE Jacksonville District for the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Project – CERP, a $ 10 Billion Project. The project area covers 16 counties over an 18,000-square-mile area designed to restore, protect, and preserve the water resources of central and southern Florida. Commonwealth of Virginia - Department of Rail and Public Transportation (2009-2012 PHS is part of the Hatch Mott MacDonald Team providing a wide range of transportation consulting services, strategic planning and program management to the Virginia - Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) in Richmond VA. PHS engineers provide the following services from the Greenbelt office: Program Management / Project Management services, Construction Management services, Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) services, Transportation Planning, and Transit and Congestion Management Planning. Dulles International Airport - Metrorail Extension (Prime: Carter Burgess) PHS is part of the Cater & Burgess Team selected in February 2007 to provide Program Management services for the Metrorail Extension to Dulles Airport by the Washington Metropolitan Airport Authority (WMAA) - a 23-mile transit project extending the Orange Line to Dulles International Airport. Miami International Airport – MCC IV PHS (f/k/a C2M) was part of a joint venture under contract with Miami-Dade Aviation for the MCC-4 Program, where the team was providing construction management services for all non-capital improvement). The team was responsible for scheduling, cost estimating, and preparation of bidding documents, conducting the bidding process and award, inspection, monitoring, QA/QC and final punch list approval. Miami-Dade Public Works (2002 – 2005) PHS was under contract with the Department of Public Works under two separate contracts providing Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) services. South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) – SESS Contract PHS was a prime consultant for SFWMD under the SESS Contract from 2001-2005 for General Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering. The firm received and maintained the highest rating for its evaluation reports. PHS maintained a performance rating above 3.5.
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DoD OPTARSS as a Sub to Ahtna STS Operations, Planning, Training, and Resource Support Services II
PHS Group, Inc. is a consultant to Ahtna STS for the DoD - OPTARSS II Operations, Planning, Training, and Resource Support Services II is a US Army FORSCOM IDIQ contract that serves as a quick and efficient vehicle to do business with the US Army and authorized Department of Defense agencies . OPTARSS II contractors will provide support in the following eight primary task areas:
Primary Task Areas:
• Operational Planning • Training • Modeling and Simulation • Flight Operations • Mobilization Plans and Execution • Deployment Operations • Force Protection Program • Transformation
USAID work performed in Somalia and Kenya
PHS participated as a sub-consultant in the USAID- Transition Initiative for Somalia (TIS). The purpose of the assignment was to evaluate the technical aspect of the USAID TIS program as it related to the construction of small scale infrastructures. PHS submitted its report on the engineering aspect of the program after travelling Hargeisa to conduct site visits of sample projects funded by USAID.
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PHS Group, Inc.
PROJECT
EXPERIENCE
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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Firm’s Name: PHS Group, Inc. / PHS Engineering
Client’s Name: SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
Project Description: SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES (SESS)
Projected Budget & Actual Cost: $1.5 MILLION (PHS FEES)
Project Start Date & Project Completion Date: APRIL 2003 / MARCH 2006
Project Work Plan: SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES
Provided technical services for several disciplines including civil engineering, environmental engineering and technical writing.
Supported environmental monitoring and assessment functions in civil and environmental engineering; including water resources, pipeline design, regulatory and storm-water NPDES permitting, water supply, storm-water and hydraulic modeling
and water treatment as a part of the hydraulic modeling efforts.
Developed and calibrated the everglades landscape model (ELM) in order to further understand and predict recovery of eutrophic (nutrient-impacted) everglades regions.
Provided technical writing/editing and project management of the 2004 everglades. Consolidated report and executive summary; documenting updating data and Findings from everglades research monitoring and restoration activities to satisfy numerous regulatory reporting requirements.
Contact Name & Telephone: JOHANNA LABRADA 561-682-2758
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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Firm’s Name: PHS Group, Inc. / PHS Engineering
Client’s Name: COMPREHENSIVE EVERGLADES RESTORATION PLAN (CERP)
JOINT VENTURE BETWEEN PHS, PARSONS ENGINEERING, POST BUCKLEY SCHUH &
JERNIGAN FOR THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT,
FLORIDA
Project Description: ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING (A&E) SERVICES
PHS TEAMED WITH THE EVERGLADES PARTNERS JOINT VENTURE (EPJV) TO
PROVIDE PROGRAM AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT TO THE U.S. ARMY CORPS
OF ENGINEERS (ACOE) JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE
Projected Budget & EVERGLADES RESTORATION PLAN (CERP).
Actual Cost: $2.7 MILLION (PHS FEES)
Project Start Date &
Project Completion Date: MARCH 2002 / FEBRUARY 2007
Project Work Plan: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
The scope of the work included, but was not limited to, developing and maintaining the master implementation sequencing plan; providing program control (scheduling) support; implementing the ACOE’s Corporate Management (P2); Assessing various programs and system-wide impacts; managing information and data financial management/budget and various reports (annual report to public, OMB and 5-year report to Congress); and responding to numerous data calls.
PHS provided architectural and engineering services for program management support for the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), the world's largest environmental restoration initiative jointly lead by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
Contact Name &
Telephone: CHUCK PADERA 904-232-1799
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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Firm’s Name: PHS Group, Inc. / PHS Engineering
Client’s Name: MIAMI-DADE COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT FOR PARSONS ENGINEERING SCIENCES
Project Description: GENERAL ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES
PUMP STATION, FORCE MAIN DESIGN, ENGINEERING SUPPORT, AND MISCELLANEOUS
FIELD INSPECTION DURING PROJECT CONSTRUCTION.
Projected Budget &
Actual Cost: $100,160 (PHS FEES)
Project Start Date &
Project Completion Date: DECEMBER 1996 / OCTOBER 1999
Project Work Plan: MIAMI-DADE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT GENERAL ENGINEERING
CONSULTING SERVICES FOR COUNTYWIDE PUMP STATIONS/FORCE MAIN
REHABILITATION
Used hydraulic principles to design proposed force main pump stations and water distribution systems and to rehabilitate existing systems. Used reinforced concrete design principle for design/rehabilitation of pump wells (Dry/Wet). Prepared construction documents to support design and to obtain dry-run permitting. Provided other engineering support related to the project description and as deemed necessary.
Contact Name &
Telephone: STEVE SCHOEDINGER, P.E. 305-827-6024
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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Firm’s Name: PHS Group, Inc. / PHS Engineering
Client’s Name MIAMI-DADE COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT FOR PEER CONSULTANTS, INC.
Project Description: GENERAL ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES (TYPE B)
Projected Budget & Actual Cost: $253,605 (PHS FEES)
Project Start Date & Project Completion Date: JUNE 2000 / JULY 2002
Project Work Plan: INFILTRATION/EXFILTRATION/INFLOW (IEI) IMPROVEMENTS
Applied principles of hydraulics for infiltration / exfiltration / inflow analysis in existing Miami-Dade County Water Distribution Systems and wastewater treatment facilities. Analyzed field data and evaluation of underground pipes, culverts and other water distribution systems. Monitored micro-tunneling operations for new piping system. Prepared technical report to documenting findings and recommendations.
Contact Name & Telephone: IVAN NOEL, P.E. 305-819-1933
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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Firm’s Name: PHS Group, Inc. / PHS Engineering
Client’s Name: MIAMI-DADE TRANSIT AUTHORITY
TEAMED WITH HNTB
Project Description: GENERAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES
ENGINEERING SERVICES
Projected Budget & Actual Cost: $3 MILLION (PHS FEES)
Project Start Date &
Project Completion Date:
Project Work Plan: EAST-WEST RAIL CORRIDOR
Services under this contract included evaluating previous studies performed on the East/West Corridor of adjacent areas. PHS also reviewed previously proposed alignments and alternatives following consultation with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). This included an alternative analysis and a new or supplemental draft of its role on the HNTB team. PHS made recommendations for a new draft and the final recommendation statements according to the Federal and NEPA regulations. Preliminary engineering assistance was provided to Miami-Dade transit to obtain the Record of Decision from the FTA. PHS participated in preparing ―New Starts‖ applications and request to FTA to proceed with the final decision.
Contact Name & Telephone: JOSE DE ALMAGRO, P.E. - HNTB
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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Firm’s Name: PHS Group, Inc. / PHS Engineering
Client’s Name MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (DERM)
Project Description: FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) STORM
DRAINAGE PROJECTS
APPLICATION OF CIVIL ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES INCLUDING HYDRAULICS AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING TO DESIGN NEW AND UPGRADED EXISTING STORMWATER SYSTEMS AND PAVEMENT DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY. THIS WORK WAS CONDUCTED UNDER REMEDIAL ACTIONS AUTHORIZED BY THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY AS A RESULT OF DAMAGE FROM HURRICANE IRENE AND THE ―NO NAMED STORM.‖
Projected Budget & Actual Cost: $600,000 (PHS FEES)
Project Start Date & Project Completion Date: MARCH 2002 / DECEMBER 2003
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DRAINAGE & ROADWAYS REHABILITATION
PROGRAM
Performed drainage and roadway rehabilitation design for Miami-Dade County. Scope of work included storm drainage design and roadway pavement resurfacing, construction services, meetings to discuss anticipated scheduling problems and construction progress with contractors and owners. Monitored construction operations, periodic construction progress schedule reviews. Responded to RFI’s and reviewed requisitions.
Contact Name & Telephone: EMILE AMEDEE, P.E. 305-234-7424
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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Firm’s Name: PHS Group, Inc. / PHS Engineering.
Client’s Name: MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Project Description: CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING INSPECTION (CEI) SERVICES
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING INSPECTIONS, PROVISIONS OF FIELD
PERSONEL TO ASSIST PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT STAFF, SHOP DRAWING
REVIEWS, CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE REVIEW, CONSTRUCTION MEETINGS TO DISCUSS ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE AND CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
PROBLEMS WITH CONTRACTOR AND OWNER, MONITORED CONSTRUCTION
OPERATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULED REVIEW,
RESPONSED TO RFI’S. REVIEWED REQUISITION OF PAY ITEMS.
Projected Budget &
Actual Cost: $1.5 MILLION
Project Start Date &
Project Completion Date: JULY 2002 / SEPT. 2007
Project Work Plan: MIAMI-CITY OF MIAMI AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ROADWAYS
REHABILITATION PROGRAM
Monitored construction operations at various locations. Services included pavement resurfacing, sidewalk reconstruction, and bridge deck and substructure maintenance.
MIAMI-CITY OF MIAMI AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Placement of new drainage structures and new storm drainage systems for optimization of pavement runoff.
Contact Name &
Telephone: OCTAVIO MARIN, P.E. 305-375-1306
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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Firm’s Name: PHS Group, Inc. / PHS Engineering
Client’s Name: CITY OF MIAMI, DEPARTMENT OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Project Description: ENGINEERING SERVICES WAGNER CREEK AND LAWRENCE
WATERWAY
Projected Budget &
Actual Cost: $2 MILLION (WAGNER CREEK); $2 MILLION (LAWRENCE WATERWAY)
Project Start Date &
Project Completion Date: APRIL 2003 / APRIL 2006
Project Scope of Work: CITY OF MIAMI
The scope of work was nearly identical on both projects including performing project management, field inspection of project site condition and preparing construction document for permitting and bidding for the City of Miami. PHS also obtained and verified as-built plans of existing utilities within project limits. Services included conducting dry-run permitting with all associates governing state and federal agencies and investing conditions for proposed dredging of associated canals. FDEP permits were authorized. PHS monitored testing laboratories that conducted sampling and testing procedures for contaminated sediments. PHS provided administrative support during construction phase and assisted the city in identifying stockpile area locations for temporary storage of dredged materials.
Contact Name &
Telephone: JOSE LAGO III, P.E. 305-416-1252
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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Firm’s Name: PHS Group, Inc. / PHS Engineering
Client’s Name: MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AVIATION DEPARTMENT
Project Description: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR MIAMI INTERNATIONALAIRPORT
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Projected Budget & Actual Cost: $675,000
Project Start Date & Project Completion Date: AUGUST 2003 / AUGUST 2004
Project Work Plan: CONCOURSE B AND CONCOURSE E IMROVEMENTS
Performed engineering services associated with Concourses’ B and E, including building inspection, roof repair, and office improvements covering an approximate area of 120,000 square feet. Prepared engineering reports to formulate recommendations and project specifications and special provisions.
Contact Name & Telephone: GEORGE GARCIA 305-876-0618
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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Firm’s Name: PHS Group, Inc. / PHS Engineering
Client’s Name: MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AVIATION DEPARTMENT
Project Description: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR MIAMI INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Projected Budget & Actual Cost: $3.5 MILLION (PHS FEES)
Project Start Date & Project Completion Date: NOVEMBER 2002 / OCTOBER 2006
Project Work Plan: SOUTH TERMINAL EXPANSION, INTERNATIONAL GATES, ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR CONCOURSES H & J MODIFICATIONS
Conducted threshold inspection for the entire program including south terminal expansion of Concourse J and improvements of Concourse H. Inspections were completed to ensure contractors’ structural work complies with the permitted construction documents. Approximately 1.6 million square feet of development and expansion were addressed under this airport expansion project.
Contact Name & Telephone: GEORGE GARCIA 305-876-0618
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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Firm’s Name: PHS Group, Inc. / PHS Engineering
Client’s Name: AMERICAN AIRLINES, MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
TEAMED WITH BND ENGINEERS, INC.
Project Description: AIR SIDE CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, MIAMI, FLORIDA
Projected Budget &
Actual Cost: $400,000
Project Start Date &
Project Completion Date: DECEMBER 1999 / MARCH 2001
Project Work Plan: NORTH TERMINAL AIRSIDE CIVIL ENIGNEERING SERVICES,
CONCOURSES C-D APRON AND AIRIFIELD INFILL
Provided pavement design for both rigid and flexible pavements according to the FAA design guidelines and circulars and current Miami-Dade Aviation Department. Used civil engineering for airfield pavement design including geometrix design in accordance with FAA circulars. Analyzed airplane mix and available geotechnical reports to achieve maximum pavement strengths. Used ―LEDFAA‖ for pavement design in accordance with FAA requirements. Coordinated with other consultants to verify locations of underground utilities for design of pavement slabs. Prepared construction documents including pavement geometrix plans, existing pavement demolition plans, pavement details, pavement lighting striping/marking plan, and aircraft parking plans. Prepared technical specs and special provisions for construction engineering inspections of PCC slabs pouring of the approved heavy-and-light duty pavements and asphalts paving of the taxiway.
Contact Name &
Telephone BASIL WILLIAMS 305-499-8495
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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Firm’s Name: PHS Group, Inc. / PHS Engineering
Client’s Name: MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AVIATION DEPARTMENT
Project Description: MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES (CIS)
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, MIAMI, FLORIDA
Projected Budget & Actual Cost: $394,674 (PHS FEES) / $4 MILLION (CONSTRUCTION)
Project Start Date & Project Completion Date: JANUARY 2000 / SEPTEMBER 2002
Project Work Plan: NORTHSIDE DRAINAGE AND UTILITIES,
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Conducted engineering construction inspection for runway resurfacing. Installed runway lighting, electrical and communication duct-banks, runway stripping and pavement markings.
Conducted shop drawing reviews, construction schedule reviews, and weekly construction meetings to discuss anticipated schedule and construction progress with contractor and owner. Monitored construction operations, periodic construction progress scheduled reviews. Responded to RFI’s and reviewed requisitions of pay items.
Contact Name & Telephone STEVE RUSCH, P.E. 305-876-0754
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Firm’s Name: PHS Group, Inc. / PHS Engineering
Client’s Name: MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AVIATION DEPARTMENT
Project Description: MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION INSPECTIONS, SHOP DRAWING REVIEWS, CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE REVIEW, WEEKLY CONSTRUCTION MEETINGS TO DISCUSS ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE AND CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS WITH CONTRACTOR AND OWNER, MONITORED CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS, PERIODIC
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULE REVIEW, RESPONSED TO
RFI’S, AND REVIEWED REQUISITIONS OF PAY ITEMS.
Projected Budget & Actual Cost: $165,817 (UNDER BUDGET)
Project Start Date & Project Completion Date: JANUARY 2000 / JANUARY 2001
Project Work Plan: TAXIWAY IMPROVEMENTS PHASE II, KENDALL-TAMIAMI
EXECUTIVE AIRPORT
Conducted engineering construction inspection for runway resurfacing. Installed runway lighting, electrical and communication duct-banks, runway stripping and pavement markings.
Contact Name & Telephone: FRANK STIRRUP, P.E. 305-876-7922
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Firm’s Name: PHS Group, Inc. / PHS Engineering
Client’s Name: AMERICAN AIRLINES, MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
FOR ALBAARI & ASSOCIATES, P.A.
Project Description: AIR SIDE AND TERMINAL SERVICES
Projected Budget & MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Actual Cost: $400,000
Project Start Date &
Project Completion Date: NOVEMBER 1999 / MARCH 2000
Project Work Plan: CONCOURSE D - FACILITY MODIFICATIONS FOR TEMPORARY
BAGGAGE HANDLING
Provided floor opening on second floor to install belt systems for temporary baggage handling from airline baggage checking areas to tugs loading on the ground floor of the concourse in the Air side area. Provided MOT for temporary TUG routes during baggage loading. Used structural steel engineering principles to redistribute floor loading and re-evaluate capacity of structural elements. Retrofitted existing steel members as necessary. Performed engineering analysis to verify structural adequacy and determined best constructible retrofitting scenario within project limitations and constraints. Conducted field visits to verify as-built plans. Coordinated with architects to verify removal of existing walls and location of new walls. Prepared construction documents and technical specification and special provisions.
Contact Name &
Telephone: RAQUEEB ALBAARI, AIA / LINO FERNANDEZ 305-870-2685
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JEAN ROBERT P.M. SICLAIT PRESIDENT / CEO
EDUCATION Master’s in Business Administration,
George Washington University,
Washington, DC, 1988 BA, Finance, University of
Miami Coral Gables, Florida,
1984 AA, Economy Universite de Montreal
Montreal Quebec Canada, 1980 International Baccalaureate, Institut
Guillaume Apollinaire, Paris, France,
1978
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PHS Group, Inc. CEO / President HS-Singleton & Associates, Inc.
CEO / President Albaari & Associates, Inc. – Architectural Firm - Director C2M Contractors, Inc. President Les Produits Nationaux, S.A. Directeur General – General Manager Joffwell Construction, Inc. Chief Financial Officer L.S.A. Mortgage – Director
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Jean-Robert Siclait is the owner and founder of PHS Group, Inc. As President and Chief Executive
Officer, Mr. Siclait’ primary focus and responsibilities are strategic planning, corporate policy, business
development, contract administration and finance. Mr. Siclait has over 15 years of senior management level experience in project management, real
estate investment and development, construction management, and contract administration. Mr. Siclait has been actively involved in some key projects for PHS Engineering Corp. in contract
negotiation, management planning and project administration for Miami International Airport, Miami-
Dade DERM, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration
Project (CERP) where the firm is part of the Program Management Team for the Jacksonville District. In 1990, Mr. Siclait founded C2M Contractors, Inc., which managed from 1992 through 1995 in excess of $55 million in construction projects. A noted contract was the MCC-3 at Miami International Airport where C2M was part of the construction management team overseeing more than $30 Million of construction projects for Miami-Dade Aviation Department for their capital improvement program. In 1992, following Hurricane Andrew in Miami, Mr. Siclait supervised C2M’s design/built contract for the reconstruction of the Farmers Market packing facilities in Florida City for the company Centex Rooney.
Mr. Siclait was also responsible for C2M’s hurricane debris removal and recycling project for FEMA and the US Army Corps of Engineers. In 1994, Mr. Siclait was the principal in charge for the rapid response project for DoD LOGCAP – Brown & Root logistical and facilities management contract at the port of Port-au-Prince during the military intervention in Haiti. In terms of residential projects, C2M redeveloped the Arthur Mays Village II devastated by Hurricane
Andrew. Other development projects included Pinecrest luxury homes, and the Wildflower
Development of luxury town homes in Coconut Grove. From 1987 to 1990, Mr. Siclait was the vice-president of W.M. Associates, Inc. a real estate
investment limited partnership with holdings in Queens, New York. The firm served as general partner for co-op conversions for large multi-unit residential complexes for both Governor Associates and Bel-
Air Associates. Siclait was later on the board of the co-op association responsible for major capital improvement projects. From 1995 to 1998, Mr. Siclait served on several boards Dade County Sister Cities Board City of Miami – Asset Evaluation
Board One Nation Project – Miami
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CRAIG L. ROBINSON, P.E.
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
EDUCATION
University of Vermont
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
MILITARY HISTORY
Active Duty: 1975-1980
United States Army Reserve: 1980-2003,
Lieutenant Colonel
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Licensed Professional Engineer in the States of Texas,
Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Colorado, Connecticut, Alaska and Hawaii.
Certified by the National Council of Examiners for
Engineering and Surveying (NCEES).
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member, American Society of Civil Engineers
Member, Society of American Military Engineers
Member, American Concrete Institute
Member, American Institute of Steel Construction
Member, American Water Works Association
Member, Project Management Institute
Member, American Society for Quality
.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
A versatile, results-oriented, degreed professional with more than 20 years of public works design and construction experience in multi-cultural environments.
A successful track record with infrastructure placement domestically & in post-conflict areas.
Licensed Professional Engineer in the States of Texas, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Colorado, Connecticut, Alaska and Hawaii.
Certified by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Supervisory Civil Engineer U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, Iraq 2006-June 2007
Supervise a staff of three Project Engineers, three Construction Representatives and two local National Iraqi Project Engineers managing over $200M in construction contracts. Project management oversight for the reconstruction efforts and administer construction contracts for road and bridge repair, electric distribution, rural water treatment plants and renovation of public buildings.
Resident Engineer with construction management oversight for military construction program supporting base operations, off-base projects, and operation and maintenance activities for the Hadithah Dam complex, a 660 megawatt hydroelectric plant on the Euphrates River. Instrumental in safely achieving increased construction progress rates and project closure.
Project management oversight of various infrastructure improvements in the Commanders Emergency Response Program. Provided guidance and direction to Iraqi engineers and Quality Assurance staff in the management of firm, fixed-price design-build construction contracts for public works infrastructure valued at more than $250M.
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Senior Civil Engineer BRIDGEFARMER & ASSOCIATES, INC., Dallas, Texas 2003-2006 Managed a team of four engineers to perform quality control/quality assurance in support of Design-Build effort for 90 miles of State Highway 130 in Central Texas. Coordinated the design review, comment resolution and certification for 154 bridges of pre-stressed concrete and/or steel plate girder composition. Total roadway and bridge construction was estimated at $1.3B, representing the first leg of the Trans-Texas Corridor valued at $185B.
All bridges were certified ahead of schedule by fast-tracking the component design validation process.
All bridges were constructed in accordance with the certified designs and within the budgeted costs.
Coordinated the design of roadway and structural disciplines for the reconstruction of 12 miles of SH-114, estimated at $137M and 13 miles of managed lanes along IH-30, estimated at $30M. Played a major role in the extensive, detailed planning of blending a master-plan concept of managed lanes for toll purposes with expressway main lanes for both of these projects.
Project delivery addressed retrofit of managed lanes to blend with express lanes for an interim solution.
Ultimate design resulted in structural cost savings of 50% due to reconfigured wishbone ramps.
Civil Engineering Manager ARCTEC SERVICES, Clear, Alaska 2002-2003 Managed a staff of 80 personnel, including exempt professional level and craft labor forces. Provided guidance to engineer staff in preparation of design and construction proposals meeting U.S. Army Corps of Engineers specifications. Prepared scopes of work and estimates for IDIQ and lump sum contracts. Oversaw the implementation of military construction projects and facility maintenance for remote air station in support of Solid State Phased Array Radar System.
Implemented intensive quality control effort for all engineering activities and passed the Space Command audit with no deficiencies.
Designed a tripod mount for infrared security camera at main entry, enabling installation during arctic winter.
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Senior Engineer CITY OF DALLAS PUBLIC WORKS, Dallas, Texas 1996-2002 Administered design and construction contracts for bridge rehabilitation/repair and roadway projects, amounting to $10M annually. Maintained bridge inspection files and responded to adverse findings provided by the Texas Department of Transportation Bridge Inspection, Analysis and Appraisal Program reports. Identified and analyzed capital improvements for bond funds and supervised junior engineers, technical and clerical staff as required for project demands. Prepared correspondence and City Council Agenda items.
Saved over $2M in design and construction funds by enforcing the design criteria for rehabilitation and not redesign of the Commerce Street Bridge.
Maintained contract award schedule for the Throckmorton Drainage Improvements by assembling the bid package for optional segments of the drainage system, enabling award of those segments within the budget.
Vice President PETSCHE & ASSOCIATES, McKinney, Texas 1994-1996 Managed branch office of national civil consultant in the preparation of construction documents and specifications for land/site development projects that were part of a 6200 acre planned community with two golf courses. Met with community officials and presented proposals in a public forum.
Achieved 100% approval rate for subdivision proposals submitted to municipality. Initiated cost recovery program for public works expenditures.
Identified $8.7M of reimbursable infrastructure for client’s developments.
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Development Engineer CITY OF GARLAND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, Garland, Texas 1984-1994 Served as principal point of contact for land development in the City. Directed junior engineers and technicians in preparing plans, specifications and documents for paving, drainage and utility projects. Engaged in all aspects of land development from concept to completion including the platting process, plan development and construction inspection. Provided guidance to the developers’ engineers in the preparation of flood plain reclamation studies and requests for Letters of Map Revision and/or Map Amendment. Conducted flood plain awareness workshops with the Federal Emergency Management Agency staff in a public forum to help educate the citizens on flood plain protection and the availability of insurance to achieve the same. Managed the drainage improvements funded by the newly-enacted Storm Water Utility.
Approval authority for over $50 million in public works infrastructure designed and built over ten years.
Coordinated design activities with other City Departments and/or outside agencies at the Municipal, State and Federal levels.
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NWADIUTO ESIOBU, PH.D SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, ENVIRONMENTAL
EDUCATION Post-Doctoral, Massachusetts Institute
of Technology, Cambridge, MA, April
1995–August 1996 Ph.D. Microbiology, University of Louvain,
Ottignies, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium, 1988 M.S. Microbiology, University of Ife, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, Environmental
Microbiology, 1984 B.S. Microbiology, University of
Benin, Benin City, Nigeria, 1981
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Society for Microbiology
International Society for Symbiosis American Association for Advancement of
Science
African Association for Biological Nitrogen
Fixation
International Society for Microbial Ecology
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND Assistant Professor, Department of
Biological Sciences, Florida Atlantic
University, FL, August 1997–present Consultant, TCE Bioremediation
Pilot Program. Bacteriologist
USACE, NE, 2000–2002 Coordinator, Microbial Discovery Workshop
for Microbiology Professors and Facilitator
High School Science Teachers, 2000
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
As President, Dr. Esiobu heads the Environmental and Biotechnology Department of PHS Group, Inc.
A well-published expert in her field in South Florida, she is also a tenured professor at Florida Atlantic
University in Boca Raton, Florida. Dr. Esiobu is a funded researcher with publications in the areas of
microbiology, environmental ecology, and health-care quality control. Her areas of expertise cover
monitoring remediation processes, public health risk assessment, education and outreach, technical
writing and curriculum development, and proposal development and research.
NOTABLE PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science, Microbiology and the
Community, Anaheim, CA – September 2002 • Department of Defense, Through Center for Biological Defense, Hospital Hygiene Practices for
Dealing with Biowarfare Agents – Fall 2001 • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Prevalence and Survival of Microorganisms in Shoreline
Interstitial Waters, EPA STAR 2000 – Fall 2001 • Florida Atlantic University Research Initiation Award, Probiotics in Aquaculture, An Analysis of the
Bacteria Associated with the Gut of Healthy Penaeid Shrimps – May 2001 • U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (through Hydrologic Inc.), Bacteriological Aspects of TCE
Bioremediation in Lincoln Base Aquifer, NE – 2000 • American Society for Microbiology, Microbial Discovery Workshop – Spring 2000
• Florida Atlantic University Research Initiation Award, Microbial Diversity in the Everglades – 1997
• EKMA Inc., Miami, Effects of EcoSane, A Newly Formulated Biofertilizer, on the Diversity and
Abundance of Rhizospheric microflora – Summer 1997 • National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Training Grant for Workshop on Enhancing
Science Education. NASA: NOVA Program – 1997 • National Institute of Health, MIT Post-Doctorate, Nitrogen Gene Regulation in Bacteria and Yeasts
– 1995 • International Foundation for Science, Sweden, Selection of Azolla-Anabaena Strains for Feed and
Biofertilizer Production – June 1991
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PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND (cont.)
Guest Speaker, Microbial Diversity and Soil
Quality, University of Michigan, MI, 1999
Consultant, Microbiology for Middle and
High School Workshop Facilitator Science
Teachers, Fayettesville, NC, 1997
Visiting Asst. Professor, Division of Science,
College of Liberal Arts, Florida Atlantic
University, Davie, FL, 1996–1997
Adjunct Professor (Microbiology),
Roxbury Community College, MA, 1996
Instructor (Microbial Physiology),
Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
Cambridge, MA, 1995
Research Scientist, UNESCO Biotechnology
Programs, UCL, Belgium, 1994
Post Doctoral Assoc., University of Louvain,
Ottignies Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium,
1993–1994
Scientist, International Institute for Tropical
Agriculture, Ibadan, Nigeria, 1992–1993
Lecturer 1, University of Lagos, Akoka,
Nigeria, 1990–1993
Senior Research, Biotechnology Division,
Federal Institute of Industrial Research,
Officer Oshodi, Lagos, Nigeria, 1989–1990
Research Associate, International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, Austria, 1985
Research Assistant, Department of
Pharmacology, University of Benin, Benin
City, Nigeria, 1981–1982
NWADIUTO ESIOBU, PH.D (CONT.)
NOTABLE PROJECT EXPERIENCE (cont.)
• Central Research Council, University of Lagos, Nigeria, Development and Production of Rhizobial
Inoculants Using Indigenous Resources – January 1991 • Southern California Coastal Water Research Project, Development and Testing of Rapid Methods
for the Detection and Enumeration of Bacterial Indicators • Center for Biological Defense, Enhancing Food Safety through Innovative Decontamination
Protocols for Vulnerable Foods – April 2002 • Center for Biological Defense, Rapid In-Situ Detection, Identification and Enumeration of Bacteria
in Complex Food Matrices Using Peptide Nucleic Acid Probes – April 2002
RECENT HONORS AND AWARDS
• Nominee, Researcher of the Year, Assistant Professor Rank, College of Liberal Arts, Spring 2002 • Elected Councilor, American Society for Microbiology, Florida Regional Branch, 2001–present • Appointed Committee Member, Board of Education & Training, American Society for Microbiology,
1998–present • Nominee, Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award. Florida Atlantic University, College of
Liberal Arts, Spring 2000 • Invited International Delegate, People to People Ambassador Program in Biotechnology to
People’s Republic of China, Fall 1998 and 2001 • ASM Committee for Undergraduate Microbiology Education Award, 1998 • Advisory Committee, City of Fort Lauderdale, Microbiological Quality of North Fork River, 1999–
present • Editorial Board Member, Newsletter, International Society for Symbiosis, 1998–2001
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RAUL ALONSO-LLERENA, PE VICE PRESIDENT, ENGINEERING
EDUCATION B.S. Civil Engineering, University of
Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus, 1976
REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION
Professional Engineer: Florida (18820) Alabama (10832)
CONTRACTORS’ SPECIALTY LICENSES Florida Building Contractor: CBC001295 Florida Underground Utility Contractor: CUC037224 Florida Wastewater Treatment Operator: C2665 Florida TREEO Backflow Prevention Technician: A03-92-2261 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Society of Civil Engineers
Association of Cuban Civil Engineers
HONORS AND RECOGNITIONS DERM and HRS Letters of Commendation,
recognition of efforts to reduce infiltration in
Dade County sanitary sewers State of Florida
DER Award, outstanding performance after
Hurricane Andrew USEPA Region IV Letter of
Commendation, first U.S. settlement in a
CERCLA violation case.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Mr. Allonso-Llerena is a Registered Engineer with more than 20 years of experience in Civil
Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Engineering Construction Management and Engineering
Construction Inspection for major construction projects. Mr. Allonso-Llerena, as Senior Project
Manager of PHS Engineering Corp., is responsible for the technical aspects and management of
environmental and underground utilities, drainage, and stormwater and canal design/dredging as well
as collection and distribution system projects. Mr. Allonso-Llerena is directly responsible in providing project management support in analyzing
existing conditions of the Everglades restoration program such as drainage, bridge, canals, spillways,
basins, and reservoirs. He also provides recommendations based on lifecycle and utilization to
establish future programming, goals and objective and implement schedules, developing data
management systems track to construction cost estimates, maintenance, and operation costs. He
provides impact analysis of ongoing projects and planned projects. NOTABLE PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Chief Utility Engineer, City of Fort Lauderdale, FL. Supervision of Engineering and Inspection staff.
Preparation of plans and specifications for bids on water works projects. Update of the Sarasota
Uniform Sewer Code and development of specifications for Request for Proposals for the purchase of
the Utilities’ CAD system. Responsible for the preparation of plans and specifications for utility in- house improvement projects, engineering reports, water withdrawal permits, cost keeping in design
and construction projects, and dealing with environmental permitting issues. Responsible for the
inspection of sewage treatment plants throughout the county, industrial waste pretreatment plants
permitting and monitoring, plans review, and resolution of environmental issues. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) DORM Drainage Projects – Miami-Dade
County Public Works Department, FL. Drainage and roadway rehabilitation design under remedial
actions authorized by FEMA as a result of damage from Hurricane Irene and an unnamed storm.
Scope of work includes storm drainage design and roadway pavement resurfacing, construction phase
services, addressing schedule and construction progress with contractor and owner, monitoring of
construction operations, periodic construction progress schedule review, and requisition review.
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NOTABLE PROJECT EXPERIENCE (cont.)
Construction Inspection Services for Groundwater, Surface Water, and Soil Cleanup Services –
Miami-Dade County, Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM), FL
(Subconsultant to Barnes, Farland & Associates). Construction Engineering Inspections. Provided
provision to repair, modify, replace, install, or remove underground/aboveground storage facilities.
Provided provisions to cleanup contaminated soils and groundwater. Proposed and implemented
remedial plan and construction engineering inspections; and prepared construction documents.
OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE
Engineering Director, State of Florida. Responsible for the implementation of the state’s Safe
Drinking Water Act in Dade County and preparation of annual budgets. Also in charge of technical and
general public presentations.
Professional Engineer, Private Consulting Services. Responsible for evaluations and reviews of
contamination assessment plans and remedial action plans; design of wastewater collection and
treatment systems, site development, and environmental permits; review of plans and specifications
for sewerage projects to ensure compliance with regulatory codes.
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MASOOD FEGGHI, PE VICE PRESIDENT, ENGINEERING – CEI
EDUCATION M.S. Civil/Structural Engineering, Michigan State University, MI, 1980
B.S. Civil/Structural Engineering, Michigan State University, MI, 1979
REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION Professional Engineer: Florida (38622) Michigan (41473) Texas (88196) Arizona (38846) Illinois (54825)
Certified Threshold Inspector Florida (813)
Certified General Contractor Florida (CG-51936
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Structural Engineers Association, Illinois
Florida Engineering Society Professional
Association of South Florida American
Civil Liberties Union
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Mr. Fegghi is in charge of the CEI Division. Mr. Fegghis’ professional experience spans over two
decades. His broad knowledge includes power generating structures for utility companies, industrial
and institutional buildings, commercial and residential buildings, communication towers, and
recreational facilities. He also has experience with specialty structures, including water and
wastewater distribution systems, educational facilities, marine structures, transportation systems,
conventional, complex, and moveable bridge structures, and elevated structures, such as water tanks. Mr. Fegghis’ major responsibilities include project management and technical supervision of major
engineering projects involving complex structures and bridges. He provides technical support to
architects and developers, aiding in the design, analysis, and inspection of structural components,
helping to prepare technical specifications, reviewing fabrication shop drawings, and overseeing
construction administration and management. Mr. Fegghi is very well versed in structural design and engineering analysis procedures, utilizing
advanced structural computer programs such as SAFE, STAAD, SAP, and MATHCAD. He offers a
wealth of experience in the design of structural elements with construction materials such as structural steel, reinforced and pre-stressed concrete, reinforced masonry, timber, brick, and aluminum. He has
performed work on several Department of Transportation projects involving major highway work and
major bridge design and rehabilitation. Some of his inspection work also includes bridge inspection.
He is presently overseeing several expansion projects at Miami International Airport. One of these
projects is the South Terminal Program, representing the firm as Threshold Inspector.
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PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
CDI Engineering Houston, TX, 2000–2001
Llano Construction Co. Miami, FL, 1995–2000
Rust Engineering, Inc. Miami, FL, 1992–1995
H.J. Ross & Associates Miami, FL, 1989–1992
Sheldon & Lavrich Engineers Miami, FL, 1985–1989
Sargent & Lundy Engineers Chicago, IL, 1980–1985
MASOOD FEGGHI, PE (CONT.)
NOTABLE PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• Miami International Airport South Terminal Program — Threshold Inspections
• Misc. Construction Contract, Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department ($27.5 Million)
• Miami Children's Hospital — Surgical Wing and MRI Addition
• Naval Air Station — PHM Haul Out System, Key West, FL
• Hollywood Baptist Church — Hollywood, FL
• Southeast Bank — Palm Beach, FL
• Parkland High School — Parkland, FL ($23 Million)
• Cape Coral Community Theater — Cape Coral, FL
• Trail Plaza Shopping Center — Miami, FL
• Homestead An force Base — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• Matheson Park Recreational Facility — Miami, FL
• Gulf shore Medical Office Building — Naples, FL
• La Salle Nuclear Power Plant — Chicago, IL
• Fraser Residence — Deerfield Beach, FL ($2.5 Million)
• Nextel Cellular Satellites — Various Locations
• Miami Fort Power Generating Station — Ohio
• Noblesville Power Generating Station — Indiana
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TAREK SALAHELDIN, PH.D ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
EDUCATION Ph.D Civil and Environmental
Engineering, University of South Carolina,
Columbia, SC, 2003 M.S. Hydraulic Engineering Cairo University, Giza, Egypt, 1997 B.S. Civil Engineering Cairo University, Giza, Egypt, 1993
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Society of Civil Engineers
Egyptian Syndicate for Engineers
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC, 1998–2003 Cairo University, Misr Consult, Giza, Egypt,
1993–1998 The SMD Group Inc.
Cairo, Egypt, 1995–1997
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Dr. Salaheldin offers a broad experience in Civil and Environmental Engineering at PHS Engineering
Corp. Dr. Salaheldin’s expertise includes the design of force mains for sewage systems; waterlines
systems; water, irrigation, and sewage networks; pump stations and valve chambers; small-size open
channels and ditches; and stormwater analysis. He has worked on several South Carolina Department of Transportation projects involving bridge inspection and surveying for pier scour, collection, and
analysis of undisturbed surface samples from these bridge sites. He is also very well versed in
environmental design engineering analysis, utilizing advanced computer programs such as HEC-RAS,
HEC-UNET, FLUENT, Gambit, AutoCAD 2000, and GIS. Dr. Salaheldin has also taught Fluids Mechanics and Hydraulics courses for undergraduate civil
engineering students at Cairo University and the University of South Carolina. He conducted various
research efforts, including ―Numerical Modeling‖ to develop depth-averaged field-scale model of
turbidity current; extensive hydrologic and flood analysis for ―South Carolina Piedmont Streams‖ using
HEC-UNET and HEC-RAS models, 3-D modeling of flow around bridge piers using the CFD code
FLUENT, and ―Experimental Modeling‖. He has also developed new methodology for predicting scour
in cohesive soil and conducted geotechnical tests on cohesive soil samples. Dr. Salaheldin participated in research projects, such as the ―Experimental Investigation of Scour around Bridge Piers‖, to develop a method for expressing cohesive soil erosion resistance in terms of some fundamental soil properties and a new methodology for predicting the local scour around bridge piers founded in cohesive soils. ―Modeling of Flood in Piedmont Streams‖ is another project to determine the sensitivity analysis of flood level estimation using steady and unsteady flow models. The study involved topographical study of the bridge catchment area, calculation of hydrographs and stormwater flow, and steady and unsteady flow calculations using HEC-RAS and HEC-UNET software. He also participated in several projects for the planning and design of huge artificial lakes including bottom lining piping systems, well design, and closed and open water circulation systems. At the University of South Carolina, he designed flumes, piping, and pumping systems as well as the underground storage of the university’s hydraulics laboratory.
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TAREK SALAHELDIN, PH.D (CONT.)
NOTABLE PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• South Florida Water Management District, Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Project, FL
• Modeling of Floods in Piedmont Streams, SC
• Experimental Investigation of Scour around Bridge Piers, SC
• Coral Beach Resort on North Sinai Coast, Egypt
• Mena Resort on the West Mediterranean Coast, Egypt
• Al-Salmya Resort, Kuwait
• Newbaa Gulf Coast, Sinai, Egypt
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Numerical Modeling
Developed depth-averaged field scale model of turbidity current, performed extensive hydrologic and
flood analysis for South Carolina Piedmont streams using HEC UNET and HEC-RAS model, performed
3-D modeling of flow around bridge piers using the CFD code FLUENT.
Experimental Modeling
Studies local scour around bridge piers of various shapes, developed new methodology for predicting
scour in cohesive soil, conducted geotechnical tests on cohesive soil samples.
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JOSEPH CHAN, PE TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER
EDUCATION B.S., Civil Engineering, Iowa State University, AMES, Iowa, 1981 Advanced Work Zone Traffic Control Certification
REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION Professional Engineer: Florida (40587)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Society of Civil Engineers Chi Epsilon Honor Fraternity, National
Society of Professional Engineers
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Earth Tech Consulting, Inc., Miami, FL,
Project Engineer
Biscayne Engineering Company,
Inc., Miami, FL, Project Engineer
PAWA Complex International, Inc.,
Miami, FL, Director of Civil Engineering
Bermello, Ajamil & Partners, Inc., Miami,
FL, Senior Project Manager
CRS Sirrine, Inc./Parsons Brinckerhoff/
Morrison Knudsen Team, Dallas, TX,
Lead Civil Engineer CRS Sirrine, Inc., Houston,
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS As one of the Senior Engineers at PHS Engineering Corp., Mr. Chan is oversees a wide variety of
civil, transportation and construction projects. Mr. Chan possesses over 20 years of responsible and
diversified engineering experience in the management, design, and marketing of transportation and
infrastructure projects. His expertise includes project management, establishing and maintaining
excellent client relationships, solving technical problems, quality control, meeting tight project
schedules and budgets, teamwork, and coordination in multidisciplinary service environments. As part of his project management responsibilities, Mr. Chan markets consulting engineering and land
survey services, compiles proposals, holds presentations, and negotiates contracts with clients and
subcontractors. He manages projects including planning, scheduling, quality control, coordination,
billing, profit responsibilities, and contacting clients and governmental agencies. He also leads and
motivates project managers, engineers, surveyors, drafters, and cost estimators; and schedules staff
and prioritizes tasks to meet project deadlines and budgets.
NOTABLE PROJECT EXPERIENCE Performed lake and floodplain studies to determine 10, 25, and 100-year flood elevation, wetland
mitigation, flood storage compensation and hydrology calculations, permits, water supply, wastewater
collection, pump stations design, construction details, specifications, and constructability. Planned and
designed storm drainage systems, roadway/railway crossings, and relocation of existing utilities for 11
miles of new railroad tracks. Analyzed bridge scour and hydraulics; designed scour countermeasures.
Prepared construction plans and design reports for a total of 33.4 miles of new highways/roadways, highways/roadways widening, and 3R (resurfacing, restoration, and rehabilitation) projects in Miami-
Dade, Palm Beach, Charlotte, Lee, and Orange Counties, FL; and Harris and Ellis County, TX. Projects included roadway alignments, multi-level ramps design, pavement design and markings, signing, drainage systems, feasibility studies, site investigation, alternative analysis, obtaining
topographical and wetland surveys, earthwork, coordination of relocating existing utilities, 100-year floodplain volume compensation calculations, pollution controls, traffic control plans, and permits,
determination of right-of-way parcel acquisition and construction easement requirements, public involvement, construction details, cost estimates, specifications, constructability, bid documents, shop
drawings, construction inspections, change orders, and record drawings.
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JOSEPH CHAN, PE (CONT.)
NOTABLE PROJECT EXPERIENCE (cont.)
Developed and evaluated alternative alignments for the Mass Transit System in Miami-Dade County,
Florida, including alignment evaluation, right-of-way impacts, cost estimates, public involvement, and
environmental impacts studies. Performed value engineering on roadway improvement projects and
site development projects for federal and state agencies and private sector. Planned and designed
municipal water distribution and wastewater collection systems including pipelines and pump stations
design, utilities requirements/cost studies, hydraulics calculations, master plans, and construction
contract administration and inspection.
Planned and designed all aspects of industrial, commercial, and residential site development projects
including rezoning, site investigation, initial conceptual layouts, public hearings, site generated traffic
studies, negotiation of offsite improvement requirements with governmental agencies, grading,
drainage, pollution controls, earthwork, roadways, pavements, pavement markings, parking layouts,
and signing.
Planned and designed two taxiways totaling 9,000 feet in length, including feasibility study, cost
analysis, alternatives analysis, airport layouts, utility corridors, pavement design and markings, air
traffic control plans, coordination with other airport developments, schedules, specifications,
demolition, drainage systems, and permits for Miami International Airport.
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MOHAMMED HAQUE, PE ENGINEER
EDUCATION
M.S., Civil Engineering, 2001 M.S., Computer Science, 2002 B.S., Civil Engineering, 1998
THESIS
M.S. (Civil) Web-Aided Decision Support
System for Construction Equipment
Fleet Management M.S. (Computer) Intelligent Agent-Aided Executive Project Control
B.S. Development of mix design software
and advantage of braced frames in tall
buildings
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Mr. Haque has more than four years of professional working experience that includes: • Program management • Project control, scheduling • Customized software for cost control • Drainage design • Hydrology and hydraulic analysis and design
He has extensive experience in Primavera Enterprise (P3e), United States Army Corps of
Engineering’s Program Management System (P2), Micro-frame Project Manager (MPM), and
Hydraulic Engineering Center – River Analysis system (HEC-RAS). NOTABLE PROJECT EXPERIENCE Project Manager for Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), 2004-2005. In the
Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (WRDA 2000), Congress approved the comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan. Estimated cost of the project, when approved by Congress, was $7.8
billion that placed the CERP as the world’s largest water restoration plan. The CERP consists of 68 major elements grouped into a 50-project framework designed to restore, protect, and preserve the water resources of central and southern Florida. The project area covers 16 counties over an 18,000-
square-mile area. The CERP will result in sustainable restoration of the ecosystem and will ensure clean and reliable water supplies and improved flood protection. Following tasks are a few of Mr.
Haque’s notable achievements as a project manager:
• Master Implementation of Sequencing Plan (MISP). Developed and maintain MISP that
provides the sequence and schedule of all projects to maximize achievement of CERP’s goals
in the shortest time frame and most cost-effective manner. • Developed 5-year Congressional Report intended to provide a status report on the progress of
the CERP. This report, submitted jointly by the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of the Interior, summarizes the progress made to date and accomplishments expected over the next five years. The report provided to-date expenditures along with five-year funding forecasts.
• Produced Annual Report to Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Implementation of the
CERP involves a long-term program with a significant annual commitment of resources from
the Federal government, State of Florida, South Florida Water Management District, and local
governments. The report provides estimates of the total cost of the CERP.
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NOTABLE PROJECT EXPERIENCE (cont.)
• Section 902 Limit (Cost Containment Cap). Developed an excel model to calculate the
maximum Project Cost imposed by section 902 of Engineering Regulation 1105-2-100. It is a
numerical value specified by law, which must be computed in a legally supportable manner.
Development of model involved interpretation of laws and incorporation of Civil Works
Construction Cost Index System (CWCCIS) and Consumer Price Index (CPI) index.
• Developed Corps of Engineers Cash Flow Model to determine annual funding requirement.
Cash Flow model was developed using P3e and MS excel. The model incorporates input from
Restoration Branch Manager, Budget Analysts, and other project constraints. • Developed Customized Software to Calculate PB3, FF and PB2a using visual basic for
application. PB3, FF and PB2a are federally mandated format to estimate project cost. PB3 represents the cost of the project if it is built current fiscal Year. Full Fund (FF) escalates the PB3 cost through out the construction period. PB2a represents the detailed project schedule.
• To support the funding for CERP program, 11 schedules had been developed. Maintain those
schedules in P3e and into P2 system. Update monthly to reflect the progress. • Provided consultation to deployment team for System Integration of P3e and P2 using Kapow
Robot.
• Produced the South Florida restoration Program Status Report on a monthly basis. The report
is the snap shot of time for CERP and Central and South Florida project progress. The report
summarized Fiscal Year (FY) expenditures-to-date versus total budgeted costs for the FY
using data from FY05 Office Budget Worksheet and Corps of Engineering Financial
Management System (CEFMS).
Project Control Engineer for CERP, 2002-2004. Scheduled numerous CERP projects using
Primavera Enterprise (P3e). Managed multiple base lines for projects and status every month to reflect
project progress. Created various management reports that help executives to keep track of current
project performance and predict future course. Analyzed Corps of Engineering Financial management
System (CEFMS) database structure to merge cost information in p3e database.
WATER RESOURCE ENGINEERING
Lake Griffin Flow Way Phase 2; St. Johns River Water Management District, St. Johns County,
FL. Designed flow way and delineated wetland to provide construction drawings for this project that
consists of a 540 acre wetland site, which will treat water from Lake Griffin. The site has two multi- culvert inlets and a pump station that will drive constant flow through the site and thereby provide
treatment. The flow-way is divided into three inter-connected cells with two cells for treatment and one cell for conveyance. Hydraulic analyses in the treatment cells are modeled using two dimensional
finite element techniques (Surface water Modeling System - SMS) to determine flow distribution, short circuiting, and/or dead zones.
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MOHAMMED HAQUE (CONT.)
Julington Creek Crossing for 24-Inch Potable Water Main; Jacksonville Electric Authority,
Jacksonville, FL. Scheduled projects using Primavera Project Planner (P3) and updated
periodically. Developed Micro-frame Program Management (MPM) model. Resolved conflicts
between actual data and model. Calculated earned value and compared budget and actual work.
CUSTOMIZED SOFTWARE
Task Order Tracking System Designed and developed task order tacking system for in house finance management system. It
automated creation of invoice, deliverable contract tracking, employee time card tracking. It also
produces performance report by projects and gives early warning on upcoming task load and cash
flow. Used MS Access and Visual basic to develop this software.
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
Drainage Work of Section 6-5 for SH 130, Texas DOT, TX. Performed HEC RAS open channel
hydraulic model to simulate flood stage elevations at four bridges crossing of the State Highway 130.
The streams at these locations did not have detailed FEMA studies and HEC RAS modeling was
performed to determine the bridge length, structure sizing and the 50 year and 100 year WSEL.
Florida Department of Transportation Project (Road # 93). Involved in ditch capacity checking of
roadway as well as finalizing ditch section by analyzing roadway length, drainage area, roadway
geometry, surface roughness, and water velocity.
I-95 Widening Final Design, FDOT District 2, Jacksonville, Florida.
Arlington-Mayport (Wonderwood) Connector Preliminary Engineering, Jacksonville Transport Authority, Jacksonville, Florida.
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STANLEY LOUIS, EI, CGC ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
EDUCATION M.S. Civil Engineering, Florida International University, Miami, FL, 1987 B.S. Civil Engineering, Florida International University, Miami, FL, 1985
REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION
Certified General Contractor: Florida (057799) Engineer Intern
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP American Society of Civil Engineers
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE CAP Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Miami, FL, 1993–1997 Siddiq Khan & Associates
Miami, FL, 1992–1993 City of Miami-Public Works Department
Miami, FL, 1992 Dynatech Engineering Corporation
Miami, FL, 1991–1992 Spancrete II Miami,
FL, 1990–1991
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Mr. Louis is an Assistant Resident Engineer and Senior Inspector for PHS Engineering Corp., working
on major infrastructure projects involving bridge and roadway as well as major stormwater and
drainage improvements. Mr. Louis possesses 15 years of Construction Engineering Inspection and
Construction Management Experience. He is also a State Certified General Contractor and Engineer
Intern. Mr. Louis is Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) certified as a Troxler Nuclear Density Testing
Technician and an ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician. He also holds work zone traffic control
certification for maintenance of traffic during construction operation activities. Additionally, Mr. Louis
has performed inspections of unsafe structures damaged by Hurricane Andrew.
NOTABLE PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Engineering Construction Management for Quality Neighborhood Improvement Project Program
– Miami-Dade County Public Works Department, Miami, FL. Conducted engineering construction
management and construction engineering inspection services for construction of sidewalks, drainage
and stormwater facilities, roadway construction, and resurfacing. Also, performed oversight and
coordination of inspection for other design consultants work, contract monitoring and record keeping,
review and approval of payment requisition, and assuring compliance with local current codes and regulations.
Northside Utilities and Drainage Packages W.O. IVA and IVB – Miami-Dade County Aviation
Department, Miami, FL. Performed engineering construction management and construction
engineering inspection services for construction of utility and drainage structures corridor, airfield
paving, and resurfacing. Also, conducted oversight and coordination of inspection for other design
consultants work, contract monitoring and record keeping, review and approval of payment requisition,
and assuring compliance with local current codes and regulations.
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CHARLES BRUNELLE, EIT CIVIL ENGINEERING
EDUCATION M.B.A. Candidate, HEC Montréal, Canada B.S., Civil Engineering, McGill University, Montréal, Canada, 1999
REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION California Engineering-In-Training Certification No. 37605 Ordre des Ingénieurs (Québec), Professional
Engineering Certification No. 123157
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Mr. Brunelle has 6 years of experience in civil engineering and much of this experience has been
working with airport projects where he provided sophisticated computer design services. He is
adept with UNIX SOLARIS, Unitek, and Oracle PL/SQL.
NOTABLE PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Miami International Airport South Terminal Expansion, International Gates, Engineering
Services for Concourses H & J Modifications, Miami-Dade Aviation Department, Miami, FL. Site
supervision and involvement with pavement design team.
Resurfacing of Landing Strip, Airport of Saint-Jean-Sur-Richelieu (QC) Canada. Design and site
supervision of construction for the resurfacing for a Class 3D landing strip. Three-dimension (MATLAB
and MS Excel) design for the intersections of landing strips in accordance with the norm TP-312
(Transport Canada).
Civil Engineering Services, Ville de Saint-Philippe (QC), Canada. CADD and site supervision of
construction of municipal roadways, water, sewage and storm drainage facilities for a project of 90
single housing residential units.
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ABHIJEET JAHAGIRDAR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
EDUCATION M.E., Environmental Engineering\University
of Texas at El Paso, 2004 B.E., Chemical Engineering\Jawaharlal Nehru
Engineering College, India, 1998
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Mr. Jahagirdar is expert in environmental modeling as part of the engineering design process for water-
related projects. He also conducts environmental site assessments and manages the sampling and
analysis for soil and groundwater (water chemistry). Further, his excellent command of technical writing
is utilized for compliance reports and other documents often required in the permitting or compliance
phases of projects.
NOTABLE PROJECT EXPERIENCE
City of Miami, Department of Capital Improvements, Engineering Services for Wagner Creek and
Lawrence Waterway, Miami, FL. Reviews permit application, coordinates with all regulatory agencies
pertaining to permitting and compliance
Phase I and II ESA, ENCON International, Inc. Solid Waste and Petroleum Waste Facility, TX. Conducted Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments under the EPA Brownfield’s
Program. Developed Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) for the Phase II ESA, conducted
soil and groundwater investigations, performed soil and groundwater sampling and analysis
Permitting for ENCON International, Inc. Fort Bliss Bio-Cell Facility, TX. Completed
application permit with report for Bio-Cell facility to the state of Texas Municipal Solid Waste.
Reviewed permit application, coordinated with the state agency pertaining to permit compliance,
and wrote technical reports in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Compliance for Leaking USTs, ENCON International, Inc. Solid Waste and Petroleum Waste
Facility, TX. Coordinated compliance issues with state agencies and wrote technical reports.
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