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MSA Professional Services, Inc.-General Engineering Services Proposal , ' ' ' �'��.,,n„�- _ `. � .$ ' . � ,"� '► ?` �s � � _ �i�� +' .. . .. 57,� . . .. '� � ,��' .;,� �, �..,n � � �.. � � . " �� ., , „y :.tfi �t.i..xsc,:� . a,. � ,- � ..:F'�.. . � . L � � ! � r a � rJ` y",,..°..T.rw�+. � � �C�.��NI�IA. �, �.��...� ._ �'�.-•�.:"++`_.=�:.- , _ � : * � . , , _ ._ ` _ �- .� . -: � � � GENERAL ENGINEERING iSERVICES ' Proposal for the City of Scandia, MN ' , � , , MA , �SERVICES ' ' , , More ideas. Better solutions.° MSA Professional Services, Inc. is a multi-disciplinary ' consulting firm serving public and private clients throughout the Midwest. Our planning, engineering and architectural professionals meet the needs of a � diverse client base with an emphasis on creativity and results. We provide our clients with more ideas and ' better solutions. Proposal contact ' Brian D. Miller, PE Proposed City Engineer Phone: (612) 548-3120 ' Email: bmiller@msa-ps.com CONTENTS � The information contained within this proposal is of proprietary na � ture and is submitted in confidence for use by the clients of MSA ��s��iC��C Of(I1t2rF�>? d��t� �lifications 1 Professional Services, Inc. only. The information contained herein is and remains property of MSA Professional Services, Inc. Receipt or '�fl��IlE'�tt RE�IE3tiGrtShi�tS 2 � possession of this informatlon confers no right or license to use or ��tl�tSt"lty Wlth th2 Cit�0�SC�rid��i 4 disdose to others the subject matter contained herein for any uses but �� Infarm�±ic�� 5 authorized purposes. , T��a m 6 �O 2013 by MSA Professional Services,Inc.All rights reserved. ;t1�tdYttS 13 � ;�hy Rer ,�;� ';> thi� :�nd ��onfliCt� Cover photos courtesy of:http://www.ciscandia.mn.us/ �St 15 http://www.gammelgardenmuseum.org/gammelshtm ��lNorl<��vith Fluutuating ' . 15 r and Projected�,Vorklaad 15 � �e af Services 17 �mplPs Qf 5perifie I<no�Nled�r� anci ��«rtis�/Ref�r��nc�� 21 r ' � � ' � �� SEFVICES i � March 1, 2013 Kristina Handt, City Administrator , City of Scandia 14727 209`h Street North Scandia, MN 55073 , Dear Kristina, � The City of Scandia is a community that holds a unique quality of life unlike anywhere else in the state.You have been able to maintain a small town atmosphere while keeping up-to-date with current trends, improvements and necessary changes. , A city engineer is an important part of a successful community,working alongside staff, residents and govern- mental officials to listen, understand and bring necessary improvements to the area. The City is looking to ' provide its residents with an engineer that has their best interest at heart. The team of professionals at MSA Professional Services, Inc. (MSA), knows Minnesota's technica) operations and regulatory environments. We believe that we are the best choice for the City due to our size and experience with municipalities of similar size � and engineering needs. ' We propose to do our best to fulfill the following promises: 1) Work cooperatively as an extension of City staff. 2) Work diligently to secure the award of any grant, loan or other assistance programs that will benefit ' the Scandia community. 3) Treat your elected officials, City workers,citizens and taxpayers with respect and deference. , We have prepared a proposal, following the format laid out in your RFP, which describes our capabilities and staff, and shows how we can assist the City of Scandia.We understand your City and the issues that need to be addressed. MSA would be honored to provide the City with professional engineering services. ' Sincerely, MSA Professional Services, Inc. � , , , �, /�, ,;,`. / . t�r-�. %� .� `, : �. :�Brian D. Miller, PE ' Proposed City Engineer ' MSA Professional Services, Inc. ' 60 Plato Boulevard East,Suite 140� St. Paul, MN 55107-1835 (612) 548-3132� (866)452-9454� Fax: (763) 786-4574 www.msa-ps.com ' ' ' � STATEMENT OF INTEREST AND QUALIFICATIONS �aa��a- ,+a . , FIRM NAME: MSA Professional Services, Inc. The personnel who will work with Scandia on a regular ADDRESS: 60 Plato Boulevard East, Suite 140 basis include: St. Paul, MN 55107 � PHONE: (612)548-3120 Brian Miller, PE Primary Contact CONTACT: Brian Miller, PE Steven Winter, PE Alternate Contact Bill Chang, PE Wastewater Expert ' Jeffrey Row, PE Wastewater Operations Review David Rasmussen Senior Planner MSA seeks to assist our clients with creating better plac- Todd Halvorson, GISP GIS Manager ' es to live, work and play. Our St. Paul office specializes Denny Honsa, RLS Licensed Land Surveyor in working with small communities in Minnesota to de- Kevin Burns Construction Observation velop appropriate solutions for the challenges they face. Eric Thompson, PE, CFM Senior Stormwater Engineer ' By building ongoing relationships with our clients we are Kevin Ruhland, PE Transportation Engineer able to work comprehensively with a community so that 1 together we can be proactive in finding solutions rather This team will provide optimal service to the City of Scan- than reacting to crisis situations. MSA seeks a contractual dia. The main points of contact for the City will be Brian relationship to provide professional services to the City Miller, Minnesota Regional Manager and Steven Winter, ' of Scandia so that we can work together toward fulfilling pE, Project Engineer. Mr. Milier has more than 30 years Scandia's goals for its future. of municipal engineering experience, working on projects ranging from municipal water systems to street recon- ' This proposal has been created so that the City can be- struction projects. He also has experience in helping cli- come familiar with the many ways in which MSA is most ents secure funding for projects. qualified to provide engineering services to Scandia. We 1 discuss our familiarity with the City of Scandia and with Mr.Winter specializes in municipal engineering on a regu- similar communities, describe MSA as a firm, and intro- lar basis with communities similar in size and character to duce the personnel who will be providing exceptional � Scandia. He will provide general engineering services and service to the City of Scandia over the next several years. Will serve as the City's link to MSA's broad range of special- We show that MSA provides a full range of professional �sts in our 15 ofFices throughout the Upper Midwest. services, which reduces the need to use additional con- ' sultants, and provides efFiciency in taking a project from As a consulting firm, MSA's success depends on our ability concept to execution. We highlight several completed to provide the best solutions for the challenges our clients , projects similar to those that may be in the City's future, face. As we seek to become Scandia's city engineer we and discuss how MSA, as a "company of specialists" was look forward to using our proven talents and abilities to able to provide innovative solutions to these challenges in help the City become a better place to live,work and play. � order to meet each client's unique needs. � � � 1 � MSA Professional Services,Inc. More ideos.Beitersolutions.� , ' ' SIMILAR CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS � City of Oak Grove, MN ' Cv:v;- Rick Juba, City Administrator(763)404-7075 Tim Smith, Public Works Superintendent(763)434-1441 �._, � Mr. Miller,with Mr. Winter's assistance, has been the city operated community system. The City of Oak Grove re- engineer for the City of Oak Grove for 16 years. Rick Juba cently took ownership of the system and operates the sys- is the city administrator and is responsible for contract is- tem with the assistance of EcoCheck. Oak Grove also has , sues. Rick has been with the City of Oak Grove for about wastewater collection and treatment around Lake George. four years. Tim Smith is the public works superintendent This system was originally funded as a 201 project. Rede- � and is the most directly knowiedgable with our engineer- velopment of a blighted area on the west side of Lake ing services. Tim has been with the City of Oak Grove for George expedited the need for upgrading the wastewater our entire time as city engineer. treatment to meet nitrogen reduction for subsurface dis- ' posal. In the redevelopment area, Mr. Miller managed the Oak Grove is very similar to Scandia in that it is an incorpo- design of a small municipal water system including two rated township. A portion of the City is served with water wells, ground storage, high service pumping, water filtra- � and sewer. One area, The Ponds, is adjacent to a neigh- tion and water distribution. This system serves a 52 unit boring city that has water and sewer. Oak Grove receives senior apartment building and 15 single family lots. Oak water from the neighboring city at two discrete metering Grove also has scattered commercial areas and an indus- ' locafions to serve The Ponds development.The sewer ser- trial park which do not have municipal utilities and limits vice in this area originated as a development owned and the use of these areas. ' City of Independence, MN Toni Hirsch, City Administrator(763)473-0513 � Dan Koch, Public Superintendent(763)479-0530 Mr. Miller and Mr. Winter also provide city engineering der that is guided for commercial development. We pre- � services to the City of Independence. Toni Hirsch is the pared a study that provides options for constructing small city administrator and manages the engineering services water and sewer systems for the commercial area and contract for the City. We have been their city engineer also considers the costs for interconnection to neighbor- , since 2008. Dan Koch, public works superintendent, is ing communities for water and sewer service for this area. familiar with our services for improvements to the City's � infrastructure. We designed the Lindgren Lane and Independence Road � sanitary sewer system. This system provided a pressure sewer and gravity sewer combination sewer extension. Independence also has an area along their western bor- � �_— � 2 � MSA Professional Services,Inc. More ideos.Better solutions.� ' � ' � SIMILAR CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS ' City of Lexington, MN Ms. Dot Heifort, City Administrator(763)784-2792 ' The City of Lexington originally hired Mr. Miller as their Lexington is a smaller city that is primarily developed.The city engineer in Z000. Mr. Miller started as their primary few remaining areas that are not developed are difficult contact, but Mr.Winter has taken over as the primary city due to drainage conditions or expenses to extend streets ' engineer.The City has gone through a few city administra- and utilities to. The City is at the stage where redevelop- tors since 2000, but the current city administrator is Ms. ment and infrastructure improvements dictate the need Dot Hiefort. Dot was the City's mayor when Mr. Miller was for engineering services. , first appointed as the city engineer. � ' City of Braham, MN Ms. Sally Hoy, City Administrator(320)396-3383 , Mr. Miller has worked on various projects since 1988 with for the City of Braham. Mr. Chang managed the current the City of Braham. Mr. Miiler first started on the waste- major wastewater treatment plant upgrade and the new water treatment facilities upgrade for the City. The con- water treatment plant. Mr. Miller managed the purchase, , struction of that upgrade actually commenced in 1992. disassembly and reconstruction of the City's new 250,000 Prior to that time, the City was attempting to complete gallon elevated water tower as well as managed the de- the facility plan with their previous engineering firm. Mr. sign of the City's industrial park development. � Miller was officially appointed as the Braham City Engi- neer in 1994 and has remained since. Mr. Miller depends on Mr. Bill Chang for help with treatment plant needs , � City of Shafer, MN Lynn Jawish, City Clerk(651) 257-4726 � Mr. Miller was appointed the city engineer for the City gen on day to day issues and he now handles the city engi- of Shafer in 2007. Similar to our proposal to Scandia, Mr. neering duties in Shafer.The City of Shafer has the benefit , Miller was proposed as the primary contact with an alter- of a lower cost primary contact with the availability of a nate contact, Mr. Jon Herdegen. Over a couple of years, more experienced municipal engineer that Mr. Herdegen Shafer became very comfortable working with Mr. Herde- can consult on more intricate matters. ' ' % 3 � MSA Professional Services,Inc. More ideas.Better solutions.� , � � FAMILIARITY WITH THE CITY OF SCANDIA � MSA has also worked for communities that are similar to Both the cities of Independence and Oak Grove are incor- ' Scandia in a variety of ways. We have several clients that porated townships. Both communities also have a portion are in close geographical proximity to Scandia, includ- of their area served with sanitary sewer. The City of Oak ing Shafer, Lindstrom, Newport, MN and St. Croix Falls, Grove is also partially served with municipal water ser- , and Luck, WI. Many of our clients have population demo- vice. Mr. Miller designed and assisted the City in construc- graphics similar to Scandia's and most have similar gover- tion of the West Lake George water system that serves a nance, staffing and infrastructure as well. Many of these portion of the City. Mr. Miller also managed the waste- ' communities encounter the same challenges in their day- water treatment system improvements that allowed the to-day operation, and a solution developed for one com- redevelopment around Lake George. munity can often be adapted to provide success in other ' municipalities as well. Mr. Miller has familiarized himself with the City of Scan- dia, when BDM Consulting Engineers and Surveyors pro- Our proposed city engineer, Brian Miller, lives a short dis- vided the City with a proposal for an Uptown Wastewater � tance away in Lino Lakes. His proximity to Scandia will be Master Plan in 2011. In luly of 2012, Mr. Miller's company, an asset to the City for any emergency situations that may BDM Consulting Engineers and Surveyors, merged with ' arise. MSA to better serve their clients. One of the benefits to the City of Scandia is that MSA has a Minnesota profes- Mr. Miller is familiar with areas of Scandia, including Big sional engineer that is also a licensed wastewater opera- � Marine Lake where he enjoyed fishing for sunnies with his tor that works in our St. Paul and Rice Lake offices, Mr.Jeff children and later with his granddaughter. Mr. Miller also Row. enjoyed watching his daughter and her horse compete at , the Scandia Riders arena in western gaming. More impor- tantly, Mr. Miller and Mr. Winter provide city engineering services to two very similar communities, Independence � and Oak Grove, MN. y-�rF` �""` � . �,,�� a �" '. �e . ��`: • ' . ., 4 : ,, � ��' � " `- 'sm _;�,, -'!+� 't � , " .; >.+, I� . , i � T � +` � k �,.� Y x[.'�r*'+�P'��" �Fv 4 ti �' . �� x, � j'b. „ ,�' �,;.# 'i �': � `� F � ''�.,. r � ,ti,� ....- *'� � '}. � .+ '�� t '� 'tr" � ��... �„ "1 ��.. � � �:. � � �,_ � i ,. {`t�- �� p ,��,.a..+ s,�,,". �,y,,. K � _,�..f ��,�� - �i� � x� � y/! Y { ,� .I F �* �'. ��.. �I V�� K�� '� � A '` � ' Y �r� w�'� .T}O .�„ - ''1 � � � 1 � .,� � ; _ , . �, � �* , ' f�- 'f , f' "' j ° i p. `� �� ' i �,' ,; 1 3 .� � ,. ��, - .�.,` , ''�_ � ,t.�,,.,�. ^ ,�+�.'�'�!`F� .� 7' �� s,��:�+.� a �� ,, � 5��, , ,�� ,��`�.� �� .. ,,, �. ��"� �� . _ _ ,. ;�� . .. � _.-k de � . .. � http://www.edinarealty.com/homes-for-sale/MN/Scandia/55047/19960-Mazwill-Avenue-N-73458453 , , 4 � MSA Professional Services,Inc. More ideas.Bettersoluhons." ' ' ' ' FIRM INFORMATION ' As a full service consulting firm, MSA is all about creating MSA's emphasis on client service begins with our core communitiesthatwork.Wepartnerwithourclientstohelp values, which include: them solve today's complex and multi-faceted challenges � and improve the quality of their neighborhoods. Our Client Focus focus is on providing exceptional service to build strong We enjoy our clients, get to know their needs, promptly communities. respond to concerns and help them reach their goals. � That client focus extends to our long-standing mission MSA's roots reach back to the 1930s. Once a rural statement: to serve as a trusted partner helping clients Midwestern land survey company, incorporated in 1962, to succeed. , our firm now consists of more than 300 engineers, architects, planners, funding experts, surveyors, GIS Working Together experts, public sector management professionals and Collaboration is something everyone claims to do. But , environmental scientists. Based in 15 offices across our clients know that we take it seriously. We understand four states, our technical teams collaborate to assist that collaboration works best when it's a two-way street, ' communities throughout the Upper Midwest. so we listen to each client's vision, and we often bring a new perspective. Being known for more ideas and bet- While we've expanded to serve communities, MSA ter solutions means we emphasize both creativity and re- � remains true to our mission of being a trusted partner sults. After ail, it's your vision, we just want to help you helping clients succeed. More than a technical resource, get there. MSA strives to earn the privilege of being a part of your MSA STAFF SUMMARY , community. We want to help, especially when you face challenging circumstances. administration/Marl<eting/IT 56 1 Aeronaufical Engineer 3 OFFICE LOCATIONS Architect 6 CAdD Technician 20 Certified Soil Tester 1 � Civil Engineer 71 Construction Inspector 6 Environmental Engineer 19 ,, Environmental5cientist 17 � Funding 2 � Ii10E�\hF. .PHINELANDFR GIS 4 '�'"'""°`. H draulic En ineer 1 •MARSHFIELD Y g �� •ADqMS Nydrologists 1 HAH�A00• •BEAVERDAM (�'jf�r(pat'��"j Ser�/�Ces 5 ' •MADIS�N Land Surveyors 12 DUBUpUE•.GALfN/ �EOARaaP�os• Mechanical Engineer 2 °`s`�°�"E�• Pianners: Urban&Regional 8 �A�t��,H�. � Structural Engineer 6 .��AM��,�;� Technician/Analyst 38 Transportation Engineer 20 Water Resources Engineer 3 1 ' ' 5 � MSA Professional Services,Inc. More ideas.Better solutions.y � ' ' PROJECT TEAM ' MSA has assembled a team to assist the City of Scandia , with all of their engineering needs. Our team consists Mr. Halvorson has been involved in GIS for over 20 of a group of experienced professionals who are used years. He will bring his expertise and knowledge of GIS to working together on projects. Their familiarity with information to the City of Scandia. ' each other will enable them to meet the workload and timeline requirements set by the City of Scandia. As MSA's senior water resources engineer, Mr. Thompson � brings his more than 20 years of experience specializing in Mr. Miller will serve as the City of Scandia's city engineer community modeling for watershed management. and primary point of contact. ' Mr.Ruhland is experienced in multiple types of trafiFic engi- Mr. Winter will be supporting Mr. Miller in providing city neering studies and designs including Traffic Impact Analy- , engineering services to the City of Scandia. He will serve ses, corridor studies, crash analysis, warrant studies and as the professional engineer for the City. other traffic flow studies. ' • As one of MSA's most experienced wastewater engineers, � , � Mr. Chang will provide quality assurance and quality control throughout projects with the City. BRIAN MILLER, PE � PROPOSED CITY ENGINEER Mr. Row IS d certified wastewater operator In thE STdt2 STEVEN WINTER, PE PROPOSED ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER of Minnesota, his knowledge and understanding of , wastewater will be an important asset for the City of BiC�CHANG, Pi SCdlldld. SENIOR WAST� . _ JEPFREY ROW, PE , : � � WASTEWATER ��`:��.�� . Mr. Rasmussen has extensive knowledge of grant and DAVID RASMUSSEN funding services for Minnesota and Wisconsin. He will 'rNioR F>`°'NNER ' provide answers for the City�S fUnCling qUeSllOC15. DENNIS HONSA, RL� �icENSEr� _ . . � � , KEVIN BURNS � CpNSTRU� � , , M r.Honsa has more than 30 years of experience performing TODD HALVORSON,GI�" construction, topographic, America Land Title Association �;,sE.�vicEs rviaNa�i: < ' (ALTA)and cadastral surveys. ERIC THOMPSON, PE, t�Pal SENIOR�nl-� _ � FNGINEEi; Mr.Burnshassixyearsofworkexperienceasaconstruction KEVINRUN�a,:o :�• ' TRANSPO� . . .. . � inspector and technician. , 6 � MSA Professional Services,Inc. More ideas.Bettersolutions" � ' ' � �.. ��; . ,,, 1 { �} , Brian Miller, PE Proposed City Engineer ' EDUCATION: Mr. Miller has over 30 years of work experience in municipal engineering. As a project 8.5., Civil Engineering manager, he is responsible for the planning, design and construction management of South Dakota State University municipal projects ranging from municipal water systems to street reconstruction proj- ' ects. REGISTRATIONS: Professional Engineer, MN, WI, CD EXPERTISE: , • Municipal State Aid Street Design • Stormwater Management • Water System Supply and Distribution ' • Wastewater Collection PROJECT EXPERIENCE: 1 Municipal Water Systems • West Lake George WaterSystem,City of Oak Grove, MN 1 • WaterTreatmentSystem, City of Braham, MN • Elevated WaterTowers, Cities of Centerville,St. Francis and Joint Water Board of St. Michael,Albertville and Hanover, MN � • Water System Master Plans, Cities of Centerville, Mahtomedi, Rockford, North Branch and Arden Hills, MN Street Improvement Projects ' • eridge Street and Woodbine Street, City of St. Francis, MN • 21�`Avenue NW, City of Oak Grove, MN • Liberty Lane and Burlington Northern Railroad Intersection,City of Becker, MN ' Water Resources • Local Water Management Plans, Cities of Oak Grove, Centerville, Birchwood Village, Mahtomedi,Arden Hills, Golden Valley and St. Francis, MN ' • Stormwater Master Plans, Cities of Waseca, Rochester, Mahtomedi, Centerville and Arden Hills, MN; numerous cities in Colorado • Storm Drainage Facilities Design, Meadows Metropolitan District in Castle Rock, CO 1 • Flood Insurance Studies, City of Cambridge, MN Sanitary Sewer Systems • WastewaterTreatment5ystem, City of Braham, MN � • Sewage Collection Systems, St. Francis, Centerville, North Branch, Mahtomedi, Rockford and Braham, MN ' ' 7 � MSA Professional Services,Inc. More ideos.Better solutions.� � , ,��s��.�r�g� � :,�. � . ` � � Steven Winter, PE ' Proposed Assistant City Engineer EDUCATION: Mr. Winter has more than 15 years of work experience in municipal engineering. He has , B.S., Civil Engineering Worked on a wide variety of municipal and State Aid Projects including road alignment, South Dakota State University pavement design, water, water resource and wastewater lift station projects. REGISTRATIONS: EXPERTISE: ' Professional Engineer, MN • Municipal Engineering • State Aid Projects ' PROJECT EXPERIENCE: Consulting City Engineer, Lexington, MN ' Mr. Winter is currently serving the City of Lexington as the consulting city engineer. The position involves managing infrastructure improvements, Capital Improvement Plan preparation, review of commercial and residential developments and attending � City Council meetings to present information to the public and the council. Developed Stormwater Program for MS4s, Oak Grove, Lexington, Newport, Mendota, � MN Helped managed the preparation of the General Permit Application of smalt Munici- pal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) to discharge stormwater for the Cities of ' Oak Grove, Lexington, Newport, and Mendota. Steve has also helped these Cities prepare a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program(SWPPP). Construction Administration, St. Francis, MN ' The City of St. Francis chose to add concrete curb and gutter to eridge Street. eridge Street is a County State Aid Highway and required a cooperative agreement between the City and Anoka County. Mr. Winter performed Construction Administration, In- , spection, and Surveying for this project. Administration and Project Development, Oak Grove, MN Performed contract administration and construction inspection for the western seg- , ment of 221�`Avenue, and helped with the design process on the eastern segment of the street. Water Tower Design and Administration, Prairie Island Indian Community, MN � Completed the design and construction administration of a new 750,000-gallon wa- terspheroid-style elevated water tower and provided construction administration on this project for the Prairie Island Indian Community. � � , 8 � MSA Professional Services,Inc. More ideas.Better solutions.' � � a.:�, u ' i., � �%��.�.. �s � � BILL CHANG, PE JEFFREY ROW, PE ' Senior Wastewater Engineer Wastewater Engineer Mr. Chang is responsible for the facility planning, design, construc- Mr. Row's experience includes municipal design, wastewater treat- tion management and start-up services for water and wastewater- ment design, construction observation, construction management, , related projects. He has managed/designed more than 20 water wastewater operations and permitting. His municipal experience and wastewater treatment facilities with capacities ranging from 0.3 includes design and construction phases of municipal streets, sani- MGD to 96 MGD.Mr.Chang has unique experience in the application tary sewer collection and treatment systems,water distribution and ' of various innovative water and wastewater treatment technologies storm sewer systems. to help communities accomplish their goals in a cost-effective man- ner. , EDUCATION EDUCATION M.S.,Environmental Engineering,University of Minnesota B.S.,Civil Engineering,University of Minnesota B.S.,Civil Engineering,National Chen Kong University 1 REGISTRATION REGISTRATION Professional Engineer,MN,FL Professional Engineer,MN,WI � SELECT EXPERIENCE SELECT EXPERIENCE Wastewater Treatment Plant,Wadena,MN Influent Lift Station and WWTf Improvements,Dallas,WI Project manager for facility planning, design and construction Construction observation for a new lift station and WWTF administration for WWTP upgrade. Processes include screen improvements. � and grit removal, primary clarifier, oxidation ditch,fi'nal dari- Wastewater Treatment and Collection System, Prinsburg, Caribou fier,tertiary filiration,UV disinfection,and anaerobic digesters. Lake, Rutledge, Cotton, Watson,Tamarack, Darfur, Meriden, Hope, WastewaterTreatment Plant Upgrade,Brainerd,MN MN* � Process engineer for the facility plan, design and construction Design and construction observation for sanitary sewer collec- services of Brainerd wastewater treatment plant. TAe plant tion and treatment systems. serves the City of erainerd and the City of eaxter. Treatment Drummond RV Park and Trailhead,Drummond,WI processes include mechanical screen and grit removal,sequenc- Design of 16 campsites,sanitary sewer,water main and storm ' ing batch reactors, UV disinfection,sludge thickening, anaero- sewer. bic digestion, and sludge storage. The facility also includes a CTH OTrail Design,Rice Lake,WI heat pump for energy recovery from the final p/ant effluent. Design and construction observation for a mile long bike path. � Wastewater Treatment Plant,Oak Grove,MN Third Street Reconstruction,Dallas,WI Project manager for Yhe facility plan, design and construction Construction observafion for a new lift station and WWTF services of a new wastewater treatment plant for the City of improvements. Oak Grove.Treatment processes include sequencing batch reac- ' tors,effluent pump station and effluent drain fi'eld for the fi'nal disposal. Aeration System Improvements,Braham,MN � Project manager for the design of the fine bubble diffuser sys- tem to replace the surface aerators in the activated sludge tanks and the aerobic sludge digester. , � ' ' 9 � MSA Professional Services,Inc. More ideos.Bettersolutions.� ' � 4��... , ,�,, � ' DAVID RASMUSSEN DENNIS HONSA, RLS Senior Planner Survey Manager � Mr. Rasmussen is a senior planner/ofFice manager at MSA and has Mr.Honsa has been a project manager responsible for field and office over 30 years of community and economic development experience operations of municipal and private surveying services, wetland with communities. He is experienced in a broad range of planning delineation and mitigation. He has more than 30 years of experience , activities, including community and economic development, land performing construction,topographic,America Land Title Association use planning and downtown redevelopment. He has an extensive (ALTA)and cadastral surveys. He has completed training in regard to background in tax increment financing, and grant writing and the Army Corps of Engineers wetland delineation manual of 1987 � administration. and 1989, and has assisted numerous private developers in wetland delineation and mitigation. As a Survey Department Manager, he is responsible for the supervision of field crews working on many forms EDUCATION of control, boundary and construction surveys for federal, county, ' B.S.,Regional Analysis,University of Wisconsin,Green Bay municipal, commercial, industrial and residential projects. He is also responsible for project scheduling and coordination from the preliminary field surveys to the final drawings. SELECT EXPERIENCE , Community Development Block Grant for Public Facilities (CDBG-PF), Cities of Amery, Antigo,Crandon, Eagle River, EDUCATION Hurley, Rhinelander, and Shell Lake, Villages of Birchwood, B.S.,Surveying � Bruce,Centuria, Dallas, Fairchild, Frederic, Merrillan, Minong, University of M rnesr�ta Siren,Turtle Lake and Webster and the Town of Saxon,WI Tax Increment Financing(TIF),Cities of Amery,Antigo,Barron, REGISTRATION Bloomer, Chetek, EagleRiver, Hurley, Park Falis, Rice Lake, Licensed Land Surveyor, I��N,'J�1; � & Owen and Villages of Balsam Lake, Birchwood, Centuria, Colfax,Curtiss,Dorchester,Frederic,Grantsburg,Luck,Minong, SELECT EXPERIENCE Osceola,Prairie Farm,Siren,Unity,Webster and Withee,WI Multi-Purpose Trails,Seven County Metropolitan County Area,MN , Community Development Block Grant for Blight Elimination and Performed and supervised oll phoses from initial topographic Brownfield Redevelopment(CDBG-BEBR),Barron,WI surveys to final construction staking for trails in Oak Grove, Transportation for Economic Assistance(TEA),Cities of Amery and Hastings,Shakopee,Newport,Elk River,Becker and Braham,MN. Antigo and Villageof Minong,WI C.S.A.H.44(160`h Street)Reconstruction,Scott County,MN ' Comprehensive Plans,Cities of Altoona,Amery,Augusta,Hurley, Design survey and wet/and delineation as well as Right-of-Way Montreal,Villages of Dallas,Dresser,Exeland Lake Nebagamon, Plat preparation. Luck, Siren, and Towns of Hayward, McKinley, Rice Lake, C.S.A.H 61 Improvement,Hennepin County,MN � Stubbs,Wiergor and Meadow Brook,WI Design survey and wetland delineotion. Capital Improvement Planning,Shell Lake and Minong,WI C.S.A.H.44(Silver Lake Road),Ramsey County,MN Downtown Design Guidelines,Amery,WI Construction staking. Birchwood Affordable Housing Development,Birchwood,WI Surveys,Cities of Hastings,Newport,Oak Grove and Shakopee,MN ' General Planning Services,Centuria,WI Property,topographic and construction surveys for general public Downtown Revitalization Plan,Solon Springs,WI improvements as well as highway Right-of-Woy Plats for public CDBG Special Housing Grant,Weyerhaeuser,WI improvement projects. � Rice Lake Stewardship Grant-CTH O Trail,Rice Lake,Wl Valley Fair Amusement Park,Shakopee,MN Drummond ATV Grant-ATV Campground Development, Coordination of the construch'on�ayout of the S?0�>>i��on �nJ�la Drummond,WI h ��rnr�t _oa5t� � �J�/ ��e,,sn;fh��S�^nng. , � � ' 10 � MSA Professional Services,Inc. More ideas.Bettersoluhons." � � � _ ' j�\ r KEVIN BURNS TODD HALVORSON, GISP � ConStruction Observation GIS Services Mr. Burns has six years of work experience as a construction Mr.Halvorson has been involved in GIS for over 20 years. He began inspector and technician. He has extensive experience with his career in County GIS,helping implement one ofthe first ESRI GIS ' construction project management, field inspection and surveying, systems at the County level in Wisconsin. His last position was as and has worked with municipalities all over the State of Minnesota. the GIS Director at Columbia County,WI where he started and then He provides project management and field services for a wide variety managed the County's GIS program for seven years. Since joining � of construction projects,from Sanitary Sewer and Water Distribution MSA in 1998,he has been responsible for data conversion for clients Projects to Highway and Street Construction. His responsibilities large and small,City or County. include monitoring contractors' compliance with construction documents, preparing daily reports and item record accounts, ' budget/bill schedule tracking, and responding to citizen comments EDUCATION and action notices. B.A.,Geography,University of Wisconsin-Whitewater � EDUCATION CERTIFICATION A.A.,Aircraft Maintenance,Flight Engineer Specialist Certified GIS Professional(GISP) United States Air Force Command NCO Academy SELECT EXPERIENCE � SELECT EXPERIENCE BarabooAssetManager,Baraboo,Wl Residential Development Projects,Elk River,MN Oversaw the design and implementation of web GIS to support Perfoimed project management, construction administration, City Asset Management system for sewer, water and storm ' inspection and surveying on Highland Road Reconstruction sewer. System was developed to allow City access to 615 map- (S.A.P.),and several residential development projects. ping,asset data,conditions and inspection information. Project Street Projects,Hastings,MN involved converting City shape ond CAD files to a geodatabase Performed project management, constiuction administration, format to support asset management using ESRI's water,sewer � inspection of the following projects: South Frontage and storm sewer assei templates. Road Reconstruction (S.A.P.J, Trunk Highway 61 ond Carlton GIS Sewer Assessment,Carlton,MN 10`h Streei Reconstruction and Signal Lights, 31st Street Implemented database integraHon tasks to assist with review Reconstruction,5piral Boulevard Connection to Co. Rd. #91. of sanitary televising report information. By syncing the data- ' Several private residential developments from groding to base that recards pipe defects, maintenance and connections project completion. from the televising process with the City's GIS pipe network, we Sewer and Water Main Projects,Newport,MN were able to review system defects Citywide using o single map. , Performed inspection of sewer and water main and surveying This was done by applying o national scoring index used by the for the following projeds: 7"'Street Watermain and MnDOT televising contractor called PACP,to the sanitary mains and then Contract#84066. color coding the index scores 1-5 to see evaluate main rehabili- tation or replacement strategies. ' Biron Water Modeling,Biron,WI Updated and adapted City GIS database to current asset management design and to support water modeling data- ' base standards for INaterCod. This included separation of features,development of new system layers to support water modeling and generotion a topological data with unique IDs to extracf clean water disiribution layers for water systems engi- ' neer. ' ' ' 11 � MSA Professional Services,Inc. More ideos.Bettersolutions.� � ' � �� 4�� ERIC THOMPSON, PE, CFM KEVIN RUHLAND, PE Senior Stormwater Engineer Transportation Engineer ' Mr.Thompsonhasexperiencespecializinginwatershedmanagement. Mr. Ruhland is experienced in multiple types of traNic engineering He has been involved in watershed management activities ranging studies and designs including Traffic Impact Analyses(TIA),corridor from wetland restoration, aquatic habitat assessments, lake water studies,crash analysis,warrant studies,and other traffic flow stud- ' quality improvement,flood reduction,and development regulation. ies. He has designed over SO intersections with traffic signals across He has completed wet weather planning studies through the Wisconsin featuring the latest in design and technology including United States, including work in Minneapolis, Minnesota; Madison, monotubes, emergency vehicle preemption, radio interconnection ' Wisconsin;St.Louis,Missouri;Cleveland,Ohio;and Atlanta,Georgia and fiber optic interconnection.Mr.Ruhland is also a WisDOT Quali- areas. fied Roundabout Designer. EDUCATION EDUCATION ' M.S.,Civil Engineering 8.5.,Civil Engineering,University of Wisconsin-Madison University of Minnesota � REGISTRATION B.S.,Civil Engineering Professional Engineer,MN,WI,IA,IL University of Minnesota SELECT EXPERIENCE � REGISTRATION Central Avenue Reconstruction,Marshfield,WI Professional Engineer,MN,WI,IA,IL Modeled three interconnected signal systems and designed four new traffic signals,induding monotubes. S E LE CT E X P E R I E N C E WisDOT SE Region TIA Review-Master Contract,Waukesha,WI ' Citywide Comprehensive Stormwater Management Pian, Provided onsite traffi'c services, including review of TIAs and Janesville,W I other traffic reports.Also provided preliminary design guidance. Non-Point 5ource Water Quality Modeling,Sun Prairie,WI US 12 Corridor Study,Middleton to WIS 19 West,Dane County,WI � Stormwater Management&M54 Compliance Plans, Oversow doto collection oi 31 iniersections and provided analy- • Beaver Dam,W I sis and input throughout the study process. • Cottage Grove,WI STH 58 and STH 82 Roundabout,Mauston,WI • Middleton,WI Assisted in traffic signal design and design of single lane round- ' • Wisconsin Rapids,WI about.Also assisted in public involvement. • Monroe,WI CTH C and Westside Neighborhood Development,Sun Prairie,WI • Shorewood Hills,WI Completed an access study for proposed development neigh- ' Non-Point Source Water Quality Modeling,Manitowoc,WI borhood, a video based origin-destination study, review of de Hydrologic/Hydraulic design for Pheasant Branch Road,Middleton, velopment TIA reports,and design of six traffic signals. WI Janesville Citywide Data Collection,Janesville,WI Sun Prairie West Side Greenway Design,Sun Prairie,WI Completed video doto collection at over 30 intersections City- , Dubuque W32"d St.Detention Pond Retrofit,Dubuque,IA wide. Provided web based share site for all data. Analyzed 6 Interstate Commerce Park Stormwater Design,Cotta�;e Grove,WI intersections for signal phasing and safety improvements. Peach Avenue Study,Marshfield,WI ' Completed video based data collection at nine intersections for six different segments of Peach Avenue. Provided data analysis and preliminary review of potential improvements for imple- mentation. ' , �— , 12 � MSA Professional Services,Inc. More ideas.Better solutions.� i ' � � SUBCONSULTANTS . . �l.;`i 11�,�:-i�:_. ' MSA uses both American Engineering Testing (AET) and Braun Intertec as subconsultants for geotechnical work. We are open to working with other geotechnical firms that the City is familiar with as well. � ' BRAUN INTERTEC GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING-RELATED SERVICES Assisting public and private organizations and property �NCLUDE: owners with site evaluations, site preparation ' Drilling , recommendations and construction support services has ' Site reconnaissance and preliminary site evaluation been at the heart of Braun intertec since we opened ' Hydrogeologic evaluation our door in 1957. Our multi-disciplinary approach and ' Analysis of ground improvement options , wealth of resources enable us to find cost-effective ' Analysis of foundation system options solutions while providing you with timely, quality service. ' Quality assurance program development , Our more than 600 employees represent multiple ' Inspection and testing program development technical disciplines including environmental consulting, ' Laboratory testing for engineering properties geotechnical engineering,testing,special inspections,and � facilities evaluations. Braun Intertec is a 100%employee ENGINEERING ANALYSIS owned company. Our professional engineers bring years of experience to your project. We work on a wide variety of structures ' SERVICES including buildings, bridges, retaining walis, roads, levees At Braun Intertec we are committed to being your full- and raii and roadway embankments. We also evaluate service professional geotechnical and environmental the components of these structures and offer ground ' and testing consultant. Our interdisciplinary approach is improvement/foundation preparation alternatives from based on creative problem solving,proactive planning and the standpoint of bearing capacity, settlement, drainage , comprehensive support from Braun Intertec experts. We and other performance parameters. We use the results can provide you with a mix of services to meet your needs of our analyses to develop practical and cost-effective in the most cost effective, efficient and timely manner. recommendations for site grading and foundation, slab , and pavement design. We can also develop monitoring GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES programs to help demonstrate that the methods used by Engineering a strong structural foundation starts with a the builders on your project are successful. 1 thorough understanding of soils and site characteristics. It's crucial to ascertain whether they are suitable for the FOUNDATION SYSTEMS structure you plan to build. Braun Intertec engineers play We have expertise with the following structure elements: , a key role in the early stages of design and construction ' Driven piles on redevelopment by providing reliable site evaluation ' Helical piers and consulting services. • Drilled shafts ' • Auger cast piles • Spread footings • Mat foundations ' � 13 � MSA Professional Services,Inc. More ideas.Better solutions.� � ' , SUBCONSULTANTS � ��,--_ The following are typical geotechnical engineering service , .�h1ERIC�ti L �1CltiE�RI\G areas: �F��'� `��• EARTH STRUCTURES � �• Dams AMERICAN ENGINEERING TESTING,INC. • Ponds American EngineeringTesting(AET)is an employee-owned • Retaining walls—structured and MSE ' corporation providing geotechnical, environmental, • Reinforced soil slopes materials and forensics consulting and testing services to ' Slope stability • Slurry walls public and private sector clients in a broad spectrum of ' • Seepage industries. • Lightweight fill embankments We have built our reputation on experience, quality GEOTECHNICAL SURVEYING ' and by focusing on individual solutions for our clients. • ReMiTM shear wave velocity profiling Many of our engineers and certified technicians, • Field electrical resistivity testing including principals who are actively involved in project ' Pavement • Falling Weight Deflectometer(FWD) ' management, have decades of practical experience in their areas of specialization. GROUND IMPROVEMEN7 • Vibratory densification � As a consulting engineering company and independent • Dynamic compaction laboratory, quality is the nature and purpose of all • Injection grouting our services. We analyze, test, monitor and inspect in ' Earth reinforcement ' • Earth anchors order to document, verify and improve the design and • Soil drains construction effort. To that end, we are accredited by . qggregate Piers the AASHTO Materials Reference Laboratory (AMRL) ' to perform geotechnical and construction services in INFRASTRUCTURE accordance with ASTM: E329. • Pavement subgrade preparation • Underground utilities ' GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING & EXPLORATION ' Pavement design, rehabilitation, testing, materials recommendations One of American Engineering Testing's (AET) major pILE DRIVING ANALY2ER° � strengths is the combined experience of tens of • Dynamic pile testing thousands of projects ranging from routine to very • SPT calibration ' complex. Once soil, bedrock and groundwater conditions ' PAL-R remote equipment have been determined, the geotechnical engineer will use this information to evaluate load capacity, analyze STRUCTURAL FOUNDATIONS ' • Shallow footings slope stability, estimate settlements and assess impact to . n�ats adjacent property. • Drilled piers • Piling � • Direct embed poles �' --- ' 14 � MSA Professional Services,Inc. `�' More ideas.Bettersolutions.' � i 1 ' PHILOSOPHY REGARDING ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST � MSA has an ethics policy that addresses potential conflicts 3. MSA has a Code of Ethics that prohibits employees of interest three ways. from accepting gifts or favors exceeding $75 from persons outside of the company who are � 1. We take care not to work for developers in client in any way concerned with present or potential communities we work for. It is often impossible projects. This policy was enacted to prevent to adequately represent both a municipality and anything that might be construed to compromise ' developer, industry or private entity when it MSA's relationship with clients. comes to ordinances, zoning and cost sharing. � 2. When we work for two separate municipalities on the same project, MSA first discloses the potential for a conflict of interest to both parties. � If the either of two parties believes MSA has a conflict of interest, MSA will suggest alternatives , to eliminate the conflict. ' ABILITY TO WORK WITH FLUCTUATING SERVICES ! MSA's success as a consultant depends upon our ability to and distance in order to efFiciently meet challenges in the meet the fluctuating needs of our clients. A community's timeframes allowed. Employees work flexible hours and � need for engineering services can vary greatly from year workloads can be shared across teams so that projects are to year. Our fifty years of experience has allowed MSA to completed in an efficient manner as needs arise. develop strategies for distributing workloads across time � ' CURRENT AND PROJECTED WORKLOAD/ABILITY TO MEET SCHEDULES ' software (such as Microsoft Project and Deltek VISION) allow us to predict workloads to use personnel and re- � MSA has a strong management team dedicated to balanc- sources efficiently. ing workloads. They have developed procedures of an- ' nual projections, monthly reviews and weekly "huddles" Current workloads and workload projections are in line that make certain workloads are regulated and projects with company expectations, taking into account the con- stay on schedule. Pro�ect management and scheduling dition of the economy, the economic sfimulus and the ' season of the year. 15 � MSA Professional Services,Inc. More ideas.Better solutions.� � � ' CURRENT AND PROJECTED WORKLOAD/ABILITY TO MEET SCHEDULES ' ; A good indicator of MSA's ability to adapt to changing through periodic estimates as the project develops. To � workloads and economic climates is our most recent ENR keep a project on budget, revisions can be made to plans rating. MSA ranked 350 in the top 500 Design Firms in the and materials choices.Engineering budgets are monitored nation (up significantly from our previous ranking), show- using weekly reports from VISION software,that allows us � ing that as a company we are able to adapt and remain to monitor time spent working on a project, as compared profitable even in slow economic times. to project status. Our contracting method is a master services agreement ' that outlines the responsibilities for the City and our firm. MSA's "team based" approach to engineering will allow This master services agreement requires that we get a � Scandia to build a relationship with a professional engi- task order to complete work for the City. It further re- neer who will become familiar with the community and quires that any single project that exceeds $35,000 will its needs, while at the same time providing the City with require a separate contract. This is the starting basis for , access to specialists in individuai engineering disciplines. our project management. We clearly layout what we are going to do and make you aware of the anticipated costs. � MSA has teams that specialize in wastewater facilities,wa- We do understand that there will be issues urgent enough ter distribution systems,stormwater management,streets that we need to start work immediately. In those instanc- and utilities,transportation, site development,surveying, es,we will begin the work and follow up with a task order ' GIS/mapping, environmental services, architecture, mu- as soon as possible. nicipal project funding, and other civil engineering disci- plines. One of the key tasks for each of MSA's municipal Mr. Miller and Mr. Winter are responsible to the City of � engineers is to pull together specialists from the appropri- Scandia to advance your services in a timely manner and ate specialized teams to make each project a success. within the budget agreed to at the beginning of a proj- ect. Mr. Miller is authorized to sign contracts to the level � The resumes enclosed in this proposal show that MSA can of any task orders for the City of Scandia. Any individual provide Scandia with qualified and experienced profes- contracts above the level of a task order are handled in- sionals for all of the engineering services which Scandia ternaliy, expeditiously, so that you will not notice any de- � expects to require over the next several years. In addition, lays in service. Our task orders and contracts will include this document includes references to several recent proj- a scope of services. Our project information system, Vi- ects which demonstrate MSA's ability to assist our clients sion, allows all project managers access to their project ' with funding, designing and constructing successful solu- budgets and work in process.They receive weekly reports tions to engineering challenges in their communities. that let them know where they are in the project budget. ' MSA uses care in developing an initial budget for a proj- ' ect. We maintain an internal database of bid prices from past projects throughout a four-state area,to improve ac- , curacy when projecting construction costs. Once a proj- ect has begun, we can monitor the construction budget �• i 16 � MSA Professional Services,Inc. More ideas.Bettersolutions.' � ' , ' SCOPE OF SERVICES ' As city engineer for Scandia, our approach to providing Where funding is available or specific actions are required, engineering services will be to work as an integral member we prepare draft resolutions for the City Council and of your City staff. This extends to embracing the values work with City staff to minimize the cost of engineering , that define Scandia as a community. As a company with services. For example, we have prepared simplified pians staff based in Minnesota, we understand the importance and specifications for seal coat and crack sealing that the of preserving our natural resources, recreational assets, public works department uses annually to get bids and ' and local character and identity. With every decision we administer construction on repetitive projects. make as engineers, we will strive to protect and preserve the principles that the City of Scandia and its citizens hold We have a long history of forming strong working � most dear. partnerships with the communities in Minnesota including those located along major river corridors. Our team has We strive to work with property owners to offer advice experience performing all the work items laid out in the ' and try to reach win-win outcomes. Our first approach RFP's Scope of Services in our client communities. You is to solve concerns by working out solutions with will find our team and experience are an ideal match to � homeowners. If council input is required, we are pleased Scandia's engineering needs. to bring an interested council member or the Mayor into the process to help solve local concerns. ' MSA places a strong emphasis on communication with City staff and the City Council.At the onset of our involvement BY providing the City a team of a primary contact and an ' in a project, we prepare a project memo that details the alternate contact,MSA will assure you that you will be able background for the project, presents a management to reach an engineer that is familiar with all the issues in schedule for implementation, and provides a fundability Your City. Mr. Miller is the Minnesota Regional Manager , discussion and action recommendation for the City's and has the authority to direct the regional resources to consideration. handle the needs of Scandia. Mr.Winter is an experienced project manager who has worked with similar cities to ' . Scandia. Your primary and alternate contacts have all the �� _- r � resources of MSA at their disposal. �._� � As many cities are facing budget difficulties and their � �` ,; . �.;� `' � �" councils are watching their expenditures,they have found F., .. , „� ,�,�..��. � "� �� - ,�,,� � �� y that a retainer fee arrangement is beneficial. If this is � � �.� ��, ,�� t�� something that the City is interested in, we are happy to .� ' � discuss this with you to see how it would best work. If � � � �`��" � the City would rather stay with a traditional method of � � � � �. ��, � �� < > '�� paying for service rendered on an hourly basis for general ; � �.,� �4��4� �`� � � �� '� ��, '��'�� ; services, we will provide a reduced rate for the first 10 �` hours of general service per month. General services are � http://projects.wchsmn.org/reference/events/opening-johannes-erickson-log-cab- USUa��)/ I7111101' dll(� C�O IIOt IYIVO�Ve a f'llg�'1 I"ISk Of(labl�lt�/t0 "'� our firm. This reduced rate also allows for staff to be less ' reluctant to'get the engineer's opinion' on an issue. ll � MSA Professional Services,Inc. More ideas.Better solutions.� ' ' ' SCOPE OF SERVICES ' When coordinating with City staff, citizens and property t owners before we prepare preliminary memos or reports Construction of improvements is a critical time for quality for projects. During the process of report preparation,we control.Weunderstandtheneedforprovidingconstruction make sure that everything needed to fully comprehend ' observation of City owned improvements. Underground the report is included. We take the time to display facilities need to have a high level of observation. Once complicated data and trends graphically. By providing these items are buried, it is difficult to ascertain whether exhibits, tables and graphics, our technical reports are ' the construction was completed properly. The defects often easier for City ofFicials to read, comprehend and of poor construction techniques may not be readily reference. apparent, but might cause problems several years later. � Our field inspectors attend training on a regular basis to stay fully informed on changing standards. Our team has years of experience attending City meetings. ' MSA also provides construction staking on all our project The City Council, elected and appointed officials, and designs. Our survey crew chiefs are experienced with the public expect and deserve their city engineer to be construction and work closely with the field inspector to prepared with accurate and relevant information. We � make sure that the staking fits the real world. Also, our make extensive use of electronic presentation formats field inspectors will stay in daily contact with your public and "before" and "after" renderings of project details to ' works staff during the course of a construction project. assist in explaining project details to the public. Communication with the general public is also very we also recognize the importance of exhibits when ' important during a construction project, especially needed and appropriate, and the value they can bring to those immediately impacted by the work and the work a meeting. Lastly, because of the different backgrounds schedule. MSA has the technology and the personnel to and experiences of the people who attend City meetings, ' provide 'social media' updates for project progress if the it is important to know the audience to help those City of Scandia is interested in this level of communication attending better understand what we are trying to to the general public. Otherwise, we can provide updates say. Our belief is that the City Engineer should act as ' for your website or prepare a weekly update newsletter to the City's representative to the public in translating distribute to properties along a project. complicated technical information into public-friendly communications. ' When appropriate, MSA encourages the use of informal , town hall style meetings to solicit citizen input and explain MSA has the necessary experience to prepare engineering project issues and options. reports, plans and technical correspondence to satisfy ' compliancewithStatelaw,Cityordinances,comprehensive plans,City and industry standards and financial guidelines. At MSA we understand the importance of communication. ' � ' 18 � MSA Professional Services,Inc. More ideas.Better solutions.°' ' ' 1 , SCOPE OF SERVICES � secured nearly$92 million in CDBG funding for our client communities. These have included projects that include improvements to fire stations, housing, public facilities, ' Mr. Miller and Mr.Winter will assist the City by responding handicapped accessibility and economic development. to the engineering related requests from the public, the City Council, other agencies and staff. Some requests, To demonstrate our significant experience working with ' can be addressed quickly and simply, other requests, Cities to obtain State, Federal and private funding for however, can be complicated. It is important to recognize municipal projects, MSA has prepared the following the gravity of an issue, so as not to compound concerns. narratives describing our expertise. ' Listening and understanding are crucial to resolving most problems. In the last five years we have assisted our clients in obtaining grants and loans for the following projects: ' Our goal is to ease the time required by the City Councit, • In the cities of Brainerd/Baxter, MSA participated in a the City Administrator, and other staff members on day legislative bill to enact a Local Sales Tax to help repay ' to day engineering issues. Most issues can be resolved a $29 million dollar PFA loan to upgrade the WWTP. quickiy with good communication, understanding and • MSA worked with the City of Newport to obtain a patience. State grant of $10.4 million to help construct local ' roadway improvements made necessary by the State's $300 million I 694/TH 61 Transportation Bottleneck Elimination Project. To construct trails and parks on ' the project, MSA prepared the successful appiication MSA prides itself on being a full-service consulting firm for $850,000 of the Federal ITEA grant. In the past 2 that excels at meeting client needs. Client communities weeks the City was awarded a Metropolitan Council ' appreciate that MSA goes beyond engineering and grant of$137,000 to help pay the cost of I&I removal. provides a one-stop firm for professional services. a.�' :r�k 1 �ta .,. '�:�•�� , �'� '� � .� t 11� � 5�f+ . 7 ie`,1 .. � � . �� We understand that financing a project is an integral �, >, , : � � � ' •�'�; � �� ' part of its success. MSA has a long history of providing • °> ' ; �"�:� K; � -`'�"��/ ,� * '�A' �� `� '�" � '� � ,� funding services to our clients, including grant and loan � � � �, � , y, ' � � applications to various federal and state agencies, Tax `�- ,�;."k ; %' �i�. s¢ �h,"^',- R ,�{ Increment Financing and local financing. In most cases, �" �"; �'� ��;�� F�'fi�� communities need a mix of several programs in order to ��,�� " �� ` 'f ��'` � ;�� , r .� .� * �r.; finance their projects. MSA excels at combining programs �� ' "''�`.� ,,�.,o �.i;�.`'�}r'�i� � � � �;', y to reduce a community's share in the overall funding. '�� fi �,�'�, `' " f �'�' � ,�,,,!�',��L �� •,1.. �� . .1 ` �t "'�. � � ' MSA has extensive experience with the Communiry ��,1 ,��,`��' '�'`�� ,�,,�.'�;� Development Block Grant (CDB6) program, dating back ' to mid-1970. MSA planners have prepared and submitted 225 CDBG grant applications. Since 1977, MSA h25 http://www.facebook.com/pages/City-of-Scandia-Minnesota/125053084214175 ' ' 19 � MSA Professional Services,Inc. More ideas.Bettersolutions.' ' , ' SCOPE OF SERVICES ' • We are presently assisting the Cities of Rushford projects. Our environmental service teams are experts � and Wadena to apply for PFA loans to undertake at assessment and testing, groundwater monitoring, WWTP improvements and we are working with the development agreements, wetlands and waterways City of Lonsdale on a project that will include a PFA permitting, and funding mechanisms for environmental ' application for a $2 million water treatment plant. projects. • In Braham, we assisted the City in obtaining a $1.3 million grant and a $300,000 loan from Rural Geographic Information Services (GIS) is another area ' Development to construct upgrades to the WWTP. in which MSA shines. From creating simple GIS maps, to • We also helped the City of Braham obtain a PFA providing a community with a complete integrated asset loan; $1.10 million to construct a Water Treatment management database, MSA can meet your mapping and , Plant, and $1.4 miilion to replace water main that informational needs. was constructed prior to 1935. To help residents pay assessments associated with the sewer line and MSA works closely with our client communities to help ' service replacements, MSA prepared a successful them clearly define their needs and evaluate alternative appiication to DEED that resulted in a$300,000 grant. ways to meet those needs. Our goal is to help our clients ' • In the City of Rushford MSA helped coordinate FEMA to be successful in creating better places to live,work,and grants to replace $6.4 of municipal infrastructure play. destroyed by a 17 inch rainfall that inundated the City , to a depth of 4-feet. • MSA worked with the MPCA and USACOE to obtain a $600,000 grant for the City of Brook Park to build a ' MSA provides a personalized and consistent level of municipal water treatment plant and water tower to personal service tailored to the needs of the Scandia remediate ground water contamination. community while the depth of expertise with our staff , • MSA is currently assisting a sanitary sewer district can meet any need the City will require of its engineer in client with testimony at the Minnesota Legislature the upcoming years. for $4.5 million in direct funding. As this process is ongoing at this point,we cannot provide details at this ' time. We will be able to provide more information at ` �' ,M1 ��'`' �� `';� � , ~ � :� {"`y.. . 1 ;. the time of your scheduled interviews. }J, �"r-`� a*�;.,., t,",V � ��:�� Throughout our years of experience with these programs, �', +'"" ; MSA planners have worked closely with MSA engineers to � ,``� make certain of expedient and efFicient administration and •� ,�z ' implementation of the communities' programs. This in- �.�� !..f '' �� - , r, , K. house working relationship minimizes potential problems � � '� ""'"'"""' •"'��^��° ��•�� +� �� with program implementation. �{� ; x t� �, � " Communities also turn to MSA for their environmental '"" "' .,. , � '" � :.,,...-: " . , , needs. From wetland delineation to brownfield �� http://projects.wchsmn.org/communit�es/scandia/ remediation, MSA helps clients achieve successful : � 20 � MSA Professional Services,Inc. More ideas.Bettersolutions.' , , , EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE/ REFERENCES � ;m�.;. '�a E;°,,''a 1�1 1_ilil�.�a! J;`, �;.� ;-�...;�6 a.J ;:?�:: �v��..`•',..__��,i��r� .. w=. _ , � 7�?'.")!�i t i�i''. '�*2 i.�� , = . . .,':>`. _�`i ' JSTRIAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS HASTINGS BUSINESS PARK ` , _ _i��r�,�� a �� ' MSA worked with the City of Hastings to design and build _ � ` t•` seven 100,000-150,000 ft� ofFice buildings for Hastings - �::�3��,�r� s�+ ��j. Business Park. We designed and prepared the grading � r �� , plan for the business park, as well as provided the final "�, � % � review of the grading and street plans. The design work � � �.�„, � � ��YP `�'t .w- . .... . i+�Mr . _ ' included sanitary sewer, water system and storm sewer. � The project also involved converting existing gravel streets NORTHSTAR BUSINE55 PARK to paved bituminous surfaces. The project was fast-tracked because the City already had ' three new industrial tenants waiting for lots. MSA quickly Our staff was responsible for all the site preparation, responded by preparing construction plans and specifica- construction administration, staking and inspection. Con- tions for the site improvements. � struction on the project was fast-tracked and completed within three weeks. MSA strategicaily planned for the con- �ur staff laid out a project schedule that allowed for infra- struction bids to come in at a time when the project would structure to be constructed at the same time as individual � serve as "end of season" work for contractors. The City site development, compressing the construction sched- received 18 bids on the project, resulting in a cost savings ule. MSA assisted the City staff in coordinating the infra- ' of 30%. structure improvements with the individual site build out, to make certain that services to each lot met the buyer's needs. ' MSA provided the design plan,grading plan, platting, sur- � veying,construction administration and inspection for the ' ' 35-acre park, including sanitary sewer, watermain, storm g�,, i .�f,a--- � �� '�s �Ri_ � `� -� sewer, street and sidewalk design. Total project cost was ,� , �� +. $1.2 million. � �. � �, � ' a:� � � � _� , ��.:� - ° � �_- � BRAHAM Braham purchased land to develop into an industrial park ' and proceeded to put together a development sketch for the site. MSA prepared construction plans and specifica- � NAME OF OWNER: City of Hastings,n�tN tions for the project improvements and assisted the City PROJECT NAME: Industrial Park Improvements in determining the infrastructure costs for each of the CONTACT PERSON: Mr.Thomas Montgomery, lots. The City has since developed the first phase of the Public Works Director ' ADDRESS: 101 Fourth Street East project,including the construction of watermain and sani- Hastings,MN 55033 tary sewer to six of the ten lots, which range in size from PHONE NUMBER: (651)480-2372 two acres to over ten acres. , KEY PERSONNEL: Kevin Burns,Brian Miller,PE . 21 � MSA Professional Services,Inc. 1 More ideas.Bettersolutions.� � ' ' EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE/ REFERENCES t`�rZ'v;J t`.. 1��i M�r�l7 L�/i t�I T 5 iC . ) =;�� . '.ri:_ ., ,'�,�.�✓ ��r_, 1 1,i..�. � . .�� 'f; .. .. ��.� - � STREET iMPROVEME!� ' MSA completed the City of Lexington's Street Improve- that were now too shallow below the new street pro- � ment Project. This project included the reconstruction of file.Our staff also provided the design for the sanitary five streets, storm drainage improvements on the recon- sewer utility repairs. structed streets, and patching and repairs on three addi- ' tional streets. • MSA completed all the preliminary reports, project design, construction administration, inspection and The existing streets were paved but did not have curb or staking for this project. ' gutter and suffered from poor drainage. Local residents had resisted a special assessrnent project on at least two This project included a high level of public involvement, previous attempts to improve the streets, but the street with a neighborhood informational meeting, public im- ' condition had finally deteriorated to the point that the provement hearings, and an assessment hearing. residents were willing to allow the project to proceed. Funding sources included Chapter 429 Special Assessment � The City had received continuous complaints of high- funding, ad valorem tax and tax increment financing. The speed traific on Pascal Street. The City considered several project totaled $727,000 as bid and was completed at � potential traffic-calming options, including"dead-ending" $50,000 under budget the street with a cul-de-sac, speed bumps and conversion to a one-way street. ' : �� The City chose to convert Pascal into a one-way street, as � ��''x �� '' well as opting to narrow the street at both ends and at the .�„_:_ �" �# ' �, -- mid-point.The City has not received any speed complaints � since the reconstruction, and the one-way direction still �� allows for use by the high-volume morning traffic. � ' t, �, Our staff capably met the following challenges with this ��'�-:,, project: ' t � _<�'� _ . • The City of Lexington is very flat, which made the drainage design especially challenging. In addition, � MSA solved the issue of providing adequate storm NAME OF OWNER: City of Lexington,MN drainage while matching the existing grades of the PROJECT NAME: Street Improvement Project , adjacent streets and driveways. CONTACT PERSON: Ms.Dot Heifort,Mayor ADDRESS: 9180 Lexington Avenue Lexington,MN 55014 • Street edges were lowered to accommodate the new pHONE NUMBER: (763)784-2792 ' concrete curb and gutter. MSA had to locate and de- KEv PERsoNNE�: Brian Mi��er,PE,steve winter, PE sign the insulating and/or lowering of water services ' 22 � MSA Professional Services,Inc. More ideas.Bettersoluhons.' , , ' EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE/ REFERENCES ' ��_i i4f 1`a,-� _c?r?="�t i �Ki. ..� =',G� :v'._ _,:-l�t� .:y ;19Et} `t� IVIi.'+ V;"+:�tt �<O,'=' ss!;u;._:"5 , aT LAKE GEORGE REIDEVELOPMENT AND SUBDiVISION IMPROVEMENTS , The Oak Grove Economic Development Authority (EDA) The project also included the construction of a municipal identified an area on the west side of Lake George that water system. MSA directed a study of water system op- required redevelopment. The redevelopment includes a tions for the West Lake George redevelopment. The se- ' S2-unit senior housing facility owned and operated by the lected system uses a hybrid storage system with a well, Anoka County HRA(Housing and Redevelopment Author- ground storage reservoir, high-service pumps and hy- ity), with the remainder of the area subdivided into 15 dropnuematic tank. The City also required a design that ' single-family residential lots. includes fire-fighting capability for the residential devel- opment portion of the area. The improvements also included enhanced water distri- ' bution, sanitary sewer collection and storm sewer. Prior This project was extremely controversial due to the use to redevelopment, the area had been served by a com- of property acquisition through eminent domain and con- munity drainfield system. The community sanitary sewer demnation. ' system had to be upgraded for the redevelopment, and the outdated and failing drainfield system was replaced. The redevelopment required the demolition of seven sin- ' The upgraded wastewater system meets the new MPCA gle-family homes and a bar/restaurant,and our staff man- policy that requires nitrogen reduction to drinking water aged the demolition.The project was further complicated standards before the efFluent reaches the drainfield. by the presence of asbestos on the redevelopment site, ' requiring hazardous waste handling and removal.The site l � x � also had a buried fuel tank with a fuel leak. All contami- l 5'N E '� . � �� T f.� ��` ;,�,�� t�� ,��' � , . �;� �� nated soils were contained on-site. s� � � �t � 1, �, �,;� �} ; i;� { �>. �� ,., '.. < � ; _ ;.: � � �� , � �;i � U �'°A�°�� Our staff was responsible for all the design, specifica- �t .� �4 <�,. A�� tions, construction administration, inspection and staking �°; , -. r �, ' for the subdivision improvements, street construction, � � a�_.; � '��= �-- -- � wastewater treatment facility, and water system, includ- ��'" `"�� ing the well, storage tank and pump station. �,._.�.__-_-------____---� ' ' � , .� ,:��rr�;;.. �.:. ��.� , �A` '-° � NAME OF OWNER: City of Oak Grove,MN � � $ �� PROJECT NAME: West Lake George Redevelopment � and Subdivision Improvements � �. � ' � CONTACT PERSON: Mr.Oscar Olson,Mayor i; g � � j� � '�� ADDRE55: 19900 Nightingale Street NW . � � �� Oak Grove,MN 55011 .: i � ; � ��M�tl �a � � PHONE NUMBER: (763)783-3800 � M I;�� i: � KEY PERSONNEL: Brian Miller,PE,Bill Chang,PE � 1�1�� 1� },� ►� � ' � 23 � MSA Professional Services,Inc. More ideas.Better solutions.' , ' , EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE/ REFERENCES �, � nar �,: -- ,,�ri��;�rn ��-�. � �:i�= iY1P�.°i a �E � _ . , . _ �. _ .�. , ',> a +�$ - _ :�'_ CITY GIS AiVD A55 ' The City of Cariton had very little information about their Each GIS database was then developed to track construc- , aging infrastructure. Sewer and water system mapping tion attributes and details that in the future would pro- consisted of hand drawn maps dating back to the 1970s vide details on construction dates and conditions. Once and the City had very little budget to work with. The lack the project was completed the City had new wall maps ' of current system data was complicated by the fact that and 11x17 vehicle map books to assist with daily mainte- City infrastructure was in need of repair and failing in ar- nance activities. eas. ' The next phase of the project was to provide the City with MSA assisted the City with the preparation of two Lake a system where all departments and staff could access the Superior Coastal Program grant applications through the GIS information live. MSA developed a GIS application us- , Minnesota DNR to help with costs to for the development ing Esri's web GIS platform called ArcIMS. The ArcIMS sys- of a GIS base mapping and infrastructure systems. These tem could be accessed through the Internet by City staff , successful applications were used to build the first rendi- to see and change attributes about layer features such as tion of the City GIS system. The first project was to de- condit�ons, construct�on details or replacements. velop a GIS based tax parcel base map,the second for City ' infrastructure. In 2011 the City embarked on a study of City sewers and the GIS data would be used to support the study. MSA The City infrastructure mapping used newly released developed a unique methodology to blend the technology ' hand-held GPS technology, MSA staff collected accurate used in televising of sewers and the GIS technology to au- locations on sewer and water infrastructure points rep- tomatically plot and map sewer failures or maintenance resenting hydrants, valves, manholes, inlets and other areas. The system data generated was then uploaded to ' point type structures for City facilities. These locations an upgraded web GIS system that provides full editSng were collected using Trimble Geo-series GPS systems after functionality to City staff. which the data processed to improve accuracy, and then ' exported to the correct infrastructure database in a GIS format. NAME OF OWNER: City of Carlton, MN , PROJECT NAME: City GIS and Asset System � CONTACT PERSON: Ms.CJ VanGuilder, City Administrator ' ADDRESS: PO Box 336 � o " Carlton,MN 55718 _. .. . _.__ t_.--_r_ PHONENUMBER: (218)384-4229 ' �' � KEY PERSONNEL: Todd Halvorson,GISP � 1 _ _.�� ' 24 � MSA Professional Services,Inc. More ideos.Better soluhons.� ' ' ' ' FEE SCHEDULE , Our charge-out system will reflect the particular needs and is fair to the City of Scandia.Our standard professional services agreement spells out in clear terms how we will We would be pleased to discuss specific examples of ' achieve this goal.For example,we will consider the City of project construction costs vs. engineering fees charged if Scandia to be the"Work Site"for our field inspectors and you are interested in gaining a feel for how our project survey crews and travel time and mileage to the City will costs compare with competing consultants. Note that the I never be billed. minimum increment of time billed for our services is 0.25 hours. Rates are adjusted annually to reflect increased costs. Rates will not increase by more than 4%. ' We ro ose that all other services be rovided on an P P P hourly basis at the rate identifled on the hourly rate Brian Miller,PE* $130.00 , SChedule. Steve Winter,PE* $90.00 Bill Chang,PE $130.00 ' Jeffrey Row,PE $78.00 David Rasmussen $123.00 Dennis Honsa,RLS $125.00 Our team will work with the City staff to develop a clear Kevin Burns $95.00 ' and comprehendible monthly billing format that identifies Todd Halvorson,PE $112.00 the work task accomplished,time spent, and billing rates. Eric Thompson,PE,CFM $12s.00 In this manner,the City can easily account for our services Kevin Ruhland,PE $11s.00 ' and structure pass-through billings for developer projects. architects 5114-$13a.00 Clerical $40-$71.00 � Our billing invoices for the City of Scandia will include: �raftspersons $50-$93.00 1. Itemized dates of service Housing administration $as-$99.00 2. Nameofengineerand/orsupportpersonnelproviding Hydrogeologists $89-$123.00 � service * Mr. Miller's and Mr. Winter's rates will be discounted 3. A list of time spent on service $20.00 per hour for the first 10 hours of general services 4. Detailed description of services provided each month. 1 5 Statement of fees for services provided 6. Separate list of billings the City can recoup from other resources ' Mileage............................Current Federal Allowance Rate We will work out a task order and work through the scope postage and Deliveries............................................At Cost of the projects prior to beginning work. In this manner, Sub-consultants and field supplies........At Cost plus 10%, , the City can better manage project accounting and alternatively,the City of Scandia can contract directly with developer escrow accounts. MSA strives to hold down our the subconsultant. overhead in order to provide our clients with professional Reproduction..........................................At Cost plus 10% ' services for reasonable fees. We review and adjust our rates annually for the calendar year as you can see in our ' master services agreement. 2 25 � MSA Professional Services,Inc. More ideos.Better solutions.� ' ' ' r � � � � � , DISCLOSURES AND ASSURANCES � � � , � , ' ' ' ' ' ' ' APPLICANT AUTHORITY ' As vice president of MSA, Brian D. Miller is an authorized signatory to make representations on behalf of our firm. ' ' INSURANCE COVERAGE _ _ __ . . , _ ' ..: _ =��I�.� . _ . ",�'� '... � i -.:'�- -. . . _ . . � . MSA holds professional errors and omission coverage through CNA. This coverage includes a $5 million policy with a ' $250,000 deductible. Our insurance certificate is available upon request. ' � CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ' MSA has worked for the State of Minnesota, a public entity that could potentially be involved with the City of Scandia, or be working within the City during a future project. MSA does not anticipate this would ever be a conflict of interest as the � actual engineering services we have provided for these clients is very limited. Generally, we expect cooperation of these groups would be benefited by MSA's past relationships. ' MSA agrees not to represent private developers in the City of Scandia while serving as the City Engineer. In the event of a conflict of interest, MSA will immediately notify the City of Scandia of an existing relationship with another client. ' We will identify the existing client relationship and the interaction it has within the City. MSA will designate two separate teams to work on each project, each in the strictest of confidence for their respective clients. If at any time you perceive that a conflict of interest exists on the part of MSA,you may request and will receive a full refund of all professional fees for ' the task in conflict.MSA will provide assistance in selecting a replacement firm to provide the required services for the task. 1 ' ' i � MSA Professional Services,Inc. More ideas.Bettersolutions.� ' ' ' PROPOSED CONTRACT FORM ' MASTER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ' OWNER AND MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. This AGREEMENT ("AgreemenY') is made as of Date by and between OWNER t (OWNER) and MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. (MSA), MSA Office Location, which agree as follows: ' SECTION I-SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED SECTION II-THE OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES 1.1 Scope of Services ' 2.1 OWNER'S Responsibilities MSA shall perform or furnish engineering, architedural, surveying, and planning services, and The OWNER, at its expense, shall do the following serve as a resource and liaison, pursuant to Task in a timely manner so as not to delay or hinder MSA ' Orders issued by the OWNER to MSA. in its furnishing of services: 1.2 Authorization of Services 2.1.1 Furnish MSA with reports, studies, site characterizations, regulatory orders, and similar 1.2.1 Written Task Orders shall define the task requested, information in its possession relating to each Task including the specific scope of services to be Order. Unless otherwise specified in the Task ' performed,the schedule,and the basis for payment Order, MSA may rely upon OWNER-furnished (if other than as defined in this Agreement). When information without independent verification. requested by the OWNER, MSA shall prepare draft Task Orders and submit them to the OWNER for z.�.z Provide all criteria and full information as to review and execution. Each Task Order shall be OWNER's requirements including objectives and � executed by the authorized representatives of MSA constraints, performance requirements. and and ihe OWNER designated in this Agreement. budgetary limitations. Each Task Order shall be deemed to incorporate the terms of this Agreement. 2.1.3 Assist MSA by furnishing all available information pertinent to the Task Order project. � 1.2.2 The OWNER's authorized representative may orally authorize MSA to begin furnishing services. Within 2.1.4 Arrange for access to and make all provisions for five(5) business days thereafter, MSA shall submit MSA to enter upon public and private lands as to the OWNER a written Task Order, as described required for MSA to perform its work under the Task immediately above,which shall confirm the oral Task Order. Order and provide for mutual execution by the � parties Such Task Order will be deemed executed 2,�,5 Give prompt written notice to MSA whenever if not returned with comments within two (2) OWNER observes or otherwise becomes aware of business days thereafter. any development that affects the scope or time of performance or furnishing of MSA's services,or any 1.3 Limit of Cost for Professional Services defect or nonconformance in MSA's services or in , the work of any Contractor Task orders shall not call for professional services whose cost would exceed $35,000 Projects in 2�.6 Furnish to MSA data prepared by or services of excess of $35,000 shall be performed by other others, including without limitation exploration and written contract. tests of subsurface conditions at or contiguous to the ' site,drawings of physical conditions in or relating to 1.4 MSA's Authorized Representative existing surface or subsurface structures at or contiguous to the site, land surveyors, laboratory MSA Authorized Representative shall act as MSA's material tests and other special items together with representative with respect to the services to be appropriate professional interpretations of the performed or furnished. Said person will have foregoing. � complete authority to transmit instructions, receive information,and interpret and define MSA's policies p.�,7 Examine studies, reports, and construction contract and decisions with respect to services documents presented by MSA,and render in writing decisions pertaining thereto. ' Page 1 of 2 ' P:\10500s\10540s\10546\10546001\Proposal\Word\MASTER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE.doc � ii � MSA Professional Services,Inc. More ideos.Better soluhons.' ' ' � � PROPOSED CONTRACT FORM , 2 1 8 The OWNER shall be responsible for the accuracy and completeness of furnished data, including, but not limited to, computations, record drawings, and maps furnished by the OWNER. � 2.2 OWNER'S Representative The OWNER'S Authonzed Representative under this Agreement shall be Owner Authorized Representative, or his designee, or duly appointed successor, who shall have complete authority to � transmit instructions, receive information, interpret and defne OWNER's policies and decisions with resped to MSA's services under this Agreement SECTION III-PERIOD OF SERVICES �, 3.1 Completion of Services The services called for in each Task Order shall be � completed according to a schedule agreed upon by the OWNER and MSA. 3.2 Term of Agreement ' The initial term of this Agreement shall commence as of the date set forth above, and shall expire on Contract Expiration Date and shall thereafter automatically renew itself for successive periods of one year each, unless either party gives written notice of its intention to terminate or amend the � Agreement by giving at least thirty (30) days prior written notice to the other party. Attachment A,Rate Schedule, shall be updated April 1�' on an annual basis ' All services shall be performed in accordance with the General Terms and Conditions of MSA, which is attached and made part of this Agreement. Any attachments or exhibits referenced in this Agreement are made part of this Agreement � IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement to be effective as of the date first above written. ' OWNER'S NAME MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. Owner's Contract Representative James E. Owen, P.E. � Contract Representative Title CEO Date: Date: ' Owner Secondary Representative MSA Team Leader Name Secondary Rep Title Team Leader (WI Municipalities must have Clerk's Signature as ' the Secondary Signature) Date: Date: � Page 2 of 2 P\10500s\10540s\10546\10546001\Proposal\Word\MASTER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE.doc � ' iii � MSA Professional Services,Inc. More ideas.Bettersolutions.' i ' i PROPOSED CONTRACT FORM � Task Order � � • SERV/CES� � ��turc idca5.E3eUcr�olulions. To: Client Company Name Date of Issuance: Date of Issuance Client Contact � Address MSA Project No.: Project Number City,State Zip This task order will acknowledge that MSA Professional Services, Inc. (MSA) is authorized to � begin work on the following project: Project Name: Project Name The scope of the work authorized is: Scope The schedule to perform the work is: approximate start: Start Date ' approximate completion: Completion Date The estimated fee for the work is: Price This authorization for the work described above shall serve as the Agreement between MSA ' and OWNER. All services shall be performed in accordance with the Master Professional Services Agreement currently in force. Any attachments or exhibits referenced in this Agreement are made part of this Agreement. Payment for these services will be on a time and � materials basis. A list of reimbursable expenses is included on the attached rate schedule. Approval: MSA shall commence work on this project in accordance with your written authorization. This authorization is acknowledged by signature of the authorized representatives of the parties to this Agreement. A copy of this Agreement signed by the authorized , representatives shall be returned for our files. If a signed copy of this Authorization is not received by MSA within seven days from the date of issuance, MSA may stop work on the project. CLIENT COMPANY NAME MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. ' Client Contact MSA Contact Client Contact Title MSA Title ' Date: Date: Attest: City/Township/Village Clerk(WI Only) MSA Address City, State Zip � Phone: MSA Phone Clerk Name: Fax: MSA Fax Date: Address , City, State Zip Phone: Client Phone � Fax: Client Fax Page 1 of 1 ' Document2 i � iv � MSA Professional Services,Inc. More ideas.Beiter solutions." i