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Page 1: ROBERT D. UPTON, P.E., CITY ENGINEER we build civilization · Civil/Structural Firm. #1 Aggie 100 (Texas A&M University) ... we build civilization ... Putting excellence on the line,

ROBERT D. UPTON, P.E., CITY ENGINEER

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

missouri CITY

LJA Engineering, Inc.2929 Briarpark Drive Phone 713.953.5200Suite 600 Fax 713.953.5026Houston, Texas 77042 FRN - F-1386

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we build civilization®

Page 2: ROBERT D. UPTON, P.E., CITY ENGINEER we build civilization · Civil/Structural Firm. #1 Aggie 100 (Texas A&M University) ... we build civilization ... Putting excellence on the line,

History

LJA was founded in 1972 when John “Dutch” Lichliter established The Lichliter Company. In 1976, Bill Jameson joined as president, and the firm was renamed Lichliter/Jameson & Associates. The firm has evolved over the past 47 years into LJA Engineering, Inc. as it is known today.

At LJA, we continue to build upon our reputation, while broadening our knowledge and constantly striving to be better. To us, there is no measure that matters more than our own drive to exceed the firm we were yesterday, and surpass our clients’ and employees’ expectations.

Our history defines us, but in no way limits us. We are proud of landmark projects from our past and look forward to blazing a new path and setting the new standard. The best companies are about great people — and great people, working together, make great projects.

“It might seem like 1972 was just yesterday, but LJA has come a long way from working around Dutch Lichliter’s kitchen table. We’re very proud of the firm’s history. 1,000 personnel, 29 offices, and annual revenue growing in excess of $200 million is worth celebrating,” said Bill Jameson, founding partner of LJA.

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Divisions

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100+Special Financing

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LJA is employee-owned with each staff member empowered to make key decisions while being vested in the success of the firm. Company ownership builds loyalty, motivates people to perform their best, and fosters an environment where employees and clients have mutual respect and interest in the successful outcome of each project. LJA personnel care about the jobs they do and the future of our company. We take care of our employees, so our employees can take care of our clients.

Defining characteristics inherent to LJA keep us at the forefront of our industry. Our employee-owners build LJA’s reputation of expertise in our chosen disciplines and innovation in our project solutions.

A carefully honed internal culture of dedication, commitment, and client-focused results is indicative of our approach to our work at all levels and evident in the way we conduct our business.

The LJA difference is our people who make the commitment to treat every client like a part of the LJA family.

We believe in keeping relationships for life.

We are firmly grounded in our mission: To establish LJA in our chosen disciplines

as the premier engineering firm in Texas

by providing high quality, innovative, and

cost-effective services to our clients. Company picnic

Page 4: ROBERT D. UPTON, P.E., CITY ENGINEER we build civilization · Civil/Structural Firm. #1 Aggie 100 (Texas A&M University) ... we build civilization ... Putting excellence on the line,

AMD, Austin, Texas

Southlake, Pearland, Texas

The Enclave, Houston, Texas

Imperial Lofts, Sugar Land, Texas Houston Methodist Hospital, The Woodlands, Texas

Hughes Landing, The Woodlands, Texas Hardy/Grand Parkway, Houston, Texas

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The Woodlands, Texas

The Lakes of Savannah, Brazoria County, Texas

290/Grand Parkway, Houston, Texas Park at Spring Shadows, Houston, Texas

East Sam Houston Toll Plaza, Houston, Texas 6 X Guadalupe, Austin, Texas

Rail Roundhouse, Texas

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The firm has received awards for project excellence, and for our ability to connect with our employees, our clients, and our communities.

National and regional awards over the years include Top Work Place, Best Place to Work, Hot Firm, Fast 100, Top Design Firm, and Top Civil/Structural Firm.

#1 Aggie 100 (Texas A&M University)#2 Largest Houston-Area Civil & Structural Engineering Firms (Houston Business Journal)#110 Top 500 Design Firms - National (Engineering News-Record)#81 Top 100 Pure Designers - National (Engineering News-Record)#15 Hot Firm - National (Zweig Group)#12 Best Firms To Work For - National (Zweig Group) #9 Top Design Firms in TX/LA (Engineering News-Record)#11 Top Work Places (Houston Chronicle)#16 Best Places To Work (Houston Business Journal)#6 Top Austin-Area Engineering Firm (Austin Business Journal)

Page 7: ROBERT D. UPTON, P.E., CITY ENGINEER we build civilization · Civil/Structural Firm. #1 Aggie 100 (Texas A&M University) ... we build civilization ... Putting excellence on the line,

Expertise

With over 1,000 employees in 29 offices across Texas and Florida, we are organized around six comprehensive sectors: Land Development, Public Infrastructure, Energy Services, Environmental & Coastal, Rail Services, and Surveying.

LJA has significant engineering, planning, surveying, landscape architecture, GIS, and construction management talent to serve the technical needs of public and private entities in community and site development, midstream infrastructure, public works, transportation, water resources, and hydrology and hydraulics.

This allows us to leverage our best resources from across the company, provide expertise-driven teams, deliver responsiveness to your specific needs, and individualize project solutions.

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Page 8: ROBERT D. UPTON, P.E., CITY ENGINEER we build civilization · Civil/Structural Firm. #1 Aggie 100 (Texas A&M University) ... we build civilization ... Putting excellence on the line,

Land Development

For more than 47 years, LJA has been a leader in land development

engineering and consultation throughout Texas. We have long been

recognized for providing innovative designs with aesthetic appeal that

enable our clients to successfully market their products to the public. We

are also known for delivering engineering services on a timely basis and for

achieving cost-effective solutions. Our proprietary, analytical Discovery™

process and our thorough knowledge of the rules of special districts allow

our clients to find and develop property in an efficient and profitable

manner. Over four decades of experience enables us to successfully

accomplish aggressive deadlines and assist our clients in maximizing their

return on investment.

DIVISIONSDiscovery™

Residential Land

Site Development

International Site Development

Planning

Landscape Architecture

Special Financing Districts

Water/Wastewater

Hydrology & Hydraulics

GIS

Environmental

Coastal

Surveying

Land Construction Management

Page 9: ROBERT D. UPTON, P.E., CITY ENGINEER we build civilization · Civil/Structural Firm. #1 Aggie 100 (Texas A&M University) ... we build civilization ... Putting excellence on the line,

PublicInfrastructure

Building, maintaining, and redeveloping public assets that sustain the

communities around us is a primary focus of our Public Infrastructure

sector. These vital projects represent a major investment of public funds

and can impact mobility, connect people, provide economic stability, and

fuel growth. We work collaboratively with our public sector clients to ensure

that each project is viable and successful. Whether it be the roads and

bridges that keep us in transit, ensuring safe water resources for our

neighborhoods, or analyzing, planning, and designing systems that you

may never see, keeping water, traffic, and people on the go is our priority.

DIVISIONSTransportation

Public Works

Flood Control and Drainage

Water/Wastewater

Authorities

Subsurface Utilities Engineering

Electrical Engineering

GIS

Environmental

Coastal

Surveying

Construction Services

Page 10: ROBERT D. UPTON, P.E., CITY ENGINEER we build civilization · Civil/Structural Firm. #1 Aggie 100 (Texas A&M University) ... we build civilization ... Putting excellence on the line,

EnergyServices

LJA’s Energy Services sector provides engineering services for capital,

maintenance, and integrity projects related to the transportation and

storage of petroleum commodities. Our experience includes pipelines,

pipeline facilities, and terminals on both greenfield and brownfield sites.

Our team of energy specialists offers unique solutions and unparalleled

responsiveness to every client on every project. Whether it is a main line,

lateral, or interconnecting pipeline, or related facilities such as pump,

compression, and meter stations, we are the go-to team. Our expertise

designing terminals covers the gamut of truck, rail, and intermodal, as well

as inland and bluewater marine facilities. Quite simply, if it travels via rail,

marine, truck, or pipeline, we design the conveyances and storage facilities

to get it there in the most expedient and cost-effective manner.

DIVISIONSPipelines

Pipeline Facilities

Terminals

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Environmental& Coastal

Whether by land or by sea, protecting coastal infrastructure and

environmental resources in our communities is a key passion of ours.

Our Environmental group specializes in compliance efforts regarding

NPDES permit requirements and the development of associated program

implementation strategies. Our Coastal capabilities include the planning,

design, permitting, and construction oversight of shore protection/

restoration projects for local communities, the private sector, and port

infrastructure clients. Environmental services include multi-agency

coordination, environmental assessments, and NEPA clearance. We help

our clients develop and implement strategic programs while improving the

natural resources in their communities.

DIVISIONSPhase I/Phase II MS4 Permits

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWP3)

Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)

Spill Prevention Control/ Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans

Wastewater Discharge Permit Applications and Renewals

Coastal Restoration

Coastal Infrastructure

Rivers and Channels

Modeling

Disaster Recovery

Storm Impacts

Design and Construction Oversight

GIS

Surveying

Page 12: ROBERT D. UPTON, P.E., CITY ENGINEER we build civilization · Civil/Structural Firm. #1 Aggie 100 (Texas A&M University) ... we build civilization ... Putting excellence on the line,

RailServices

LJA Rail is a group of railroaders completely dedicated to the freight

railroad industry, providing experience-driven services for each project.

From planning, operations, and design to project and construction

management, our freight rail experts are your go-to team to navigate the

complexities associated with regulatory agencies, third parties, and other

key stakeholders during project development. With a widely varied and

successful track record in freight rail projects and program development,

we offer a strong team, in multiple locations across the US, with the

knowledge and experience to deliver your projects on time and in budget.

DIVISIONSDesign

Construction Management

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Surveying

Putting excellence on the line, every time. Every project begins and ends

with surveying. Where you start and how you finish – and who you hire –

matters. We are committed to providing the highest quality professional

surveying and mapping services to all of our clients. LJA utilizes a

management system that provides all team members with guidelines

aimed to assist them in performing their work and delivering a quality

product. These plans ensure compliance with our client’s standards and

processes and that the final product meets or exceeds the technical and

performance requirements. At LJA, we maintain a level of quality in

services and products to achieve excellence.

DIVISIONSLand Development

Transportation

Energy

Aerial Photogrammetric Mapping

3-Dimensional

Hydrographic & Bathymetry Surveys

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LJA Engineering

713.953.5200LJA.com

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