HomeMy WebLinkAboutOpening of Proposals - Coal Line Trail Phase II Proj No. 115-064 - AP Engineering & Consulting, Inc.City of South Bend – Coal Line Trail (Phase II)
from Riverside Dr. to SR 933 (Des # 1401811)
Letter of Interest
Attention:
City of South Bend, Indiana
Board of Public Works
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 235-9083
bpwbids@southbendin.gov
Submitting Firm:
AP Engineering & Consulting, Inc.
6135 W. 400 N.
Greenfield, Indiana 46140
(317) 436-7529
apecindy.com
INDOT Prequalification Categories:
13.1 – Construction Inspection
COMPANY
IDENTIFICATION
AP Engineering and Consulting, Inc. (APEC) is a full-service
geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing,
environmental consulting, and compliance management firm.
APEC provides quality, efficient, and cost-effective solutions for
our Client’s projects while focusing on Client commitment and
satisfaction.
The company is licensed to conduct work within the states of
Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee,
Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi,
Pennsylvania, and Missouri.
APEC’s main office and laboratory facility is located in
Greenfield, Indiana and our materials testing laboratory is
INDOT approved and AASHTO re:source (formerly AMRL)
accredited.
Authorized Negotiators:
Mr. Robert George, LPG
Principal
rgeorge@apecindy.com
Mr. Gregory Heuer, CHMM
Principal
gheuer@apecindy.com
Office Phone #: 317-436-7529
Website: www.apecindy.com
COMPANY
QUALIFICATIONS
With AP Engineering & Consulting, Inc.’s (APEC) team of licensed
professional engineers and certified materials testing staff,APEC
has the capacity and depth of experience to complete INDOT
projects in a timely manner.APEC prepares monthly evaluations
to determine staffing needs for the company and our projects,
and when needed, staff are added to meet our client’s goals.
Our team consists of up to 20 professionals with experience in
geology/hydrogeology, engineering, geotechnical engineering,
construction materials testing, site inspections, and environmental
consulting.
APEC‘s Team, including subconsultants, have successfully
provided Construction Inspection and Geotechnical Investigation
services on many INDOT projects throughout the State of Indiana.
The staff understands and follows INDOT procedures and have a
thorough understanding of INDOT’s practices, specifications, and
standards. Our staff has worked on INDOT projects for over 20
years.
SUBCONSULTANTS AND
KEY STAFF
APEC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate
against any employee or applicant for employment because of race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or military
veteran.APEC is a developed Sub S corporation that has experience
teaming with other firms including Minority-Owned Business Enterprises
(MBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), and Women-Owned
Business Enterprises (WBE).
APEC will utilize Zurbuch Development/Construction Consulting as a
subconsultant for this project to add experience and added capacity
when necessary. With over 20 years of development and construction
experience,Zurbuch Development/Construction Consulting’s
certifications and affiliations provide additional depth and knowledge
of how our team can effectively generate the solutions your project
requires.
Zurbuch Development/Construction Consulting (also dba MZ Corp.)
will work with APEC on this project by providing additional field
inspectors and to fulfill the 3% DBE goal on this project.MZ Corp.has
experienced construction inspection personnel that have worked on a
variety of INDOT projects across the state of Indiana.
PROJECT MANAGER
AND KEY STAFF
APEC‘s team members have successfully provided Construction
Inspection services on many INDOT projects. We are well versed
with INDOT standards and have a thorough understanding of
INDOT’s practices and specifications. Based on current and
anticipated workloads, our staff will be able to handle the capacity
needed by INDOT to fulfill this contract efficiently. Our
management and key staff for this project include the following:
Richard Ballard, Jr. P.E.is a
Geotechnical Engineer with
APEC.He has over 12 years
experience in geotechnical
engineering, construction
inspection, and field &
laboratory testing. He has
been an integral part of
construction inspection and
geotechnical services for
various projects in Indiana.
Additional Field
Staff for this project:
Position % Time
committed to
this Project
Company
Richard Ballard, Jr.,
P.E.
Project
Supervisor
100% AP Engineering &
Consulting, Inc.
Robert Rayburn Field
Supervisor
100% AP Engineering &
Consulting, Inc.
Derek Hampton Field
Inspector
90% AP Engineering &
Consulting, Inc.
Colin Combes Field
Inspector
80% AP Engineering &
Consulting, Inc.
Allison Schmitt Field
Inspector
80% AP Engineering &
Consulting, Inc.
Terry Condre Field
Inspector
60% Zurbach
Development/Construction
Consulting
William Lutz Field
Inspector
60% Zurbach
Development/Construction
Consulting
Robert Rayburn is a Senior Field
Supervisor and inspector for APEC
with 4 years experience in
construction inspection and field
testing. As a field supervisor, he
oversees staff and performs field
sampling and testing as required.
He also ensures staff are performing
their work safely and in
accordance with the project
specifications.
STAFF AND PROJECT EXPERIENCE
The following is a short list of projects the Team members have
performed Construction Inspection services on INDOT projects.
I-69 Section 6 Road Construction, Morgan County, Indiana. Construction Inspection and testing for new roadway
construction. Performed field inspections, laboratory materials testing, Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP) and Light-
Weight Deflectometer (LWD) testing for fill placement and compacted aggregate,
US 31 over CR 100 S. and Norfolk RR in Tipton County, Indiana. Performed DCP and LWD testing for fill placement and
subgrade treatment.
Rocky Ford Road in Columbus, Indiana. Construction Inspection and quantity tracking of work performed. Performed
concrete testing (air, slump, elative yield, water/cement ratio, making and curing beams and cylinders).
David Wolf Bridge Rehabilitation, Indianapolis, Indiana. Construction inspection, measured daily quantities, and entered
daily reports into SiteManager as DCT.
National Road Heritage Trail Multi-Use Path. Performed on-call daily inspection and testing for sidewalks and paved trail
areas. Performed concrete testing (air, slump, relative yield, water/cement ratio) for sidewalks and density testing using
Light-Weight Deflectometer and Dynamic Cone Penetrometer. Entered all daily reports and test results in SiteManager as
PE/PS
US 421 Bypass in Greensburg, Indiana. Performed on call daily inspection and testing for new roadway construction.
Performed DCP and LWD testing for embankment fill placement and compacted aggregate, Entered all test results and
daily reports into SiteManager as DCT.
US 27 Roadway Improvements in Berne, Indiana. Performed daily inspection and testing for roadway widening and new
sidewalk construction. Performed DCP and LWD testing for embankment fill placement and compacted aggregate,
Entered all test results and daily reports into SiteManager as DCT
Meridian and St. Clair St Pedestrian Improvements, Indianapolis, Indiana. Performed daily inspection and quantity
tracking of work performed. Entered all daily reports in SiteManager as DCT and PE/PS.
PROJECT APPROACH AND
MANAGEMENT
Richard Ballard, Jr., P.E. will be the Engineer/Project Manager in-
charge, responsible for overall project direction and quality
assurance. Mr. Ballard is a Professional Engineer at APEC licensed in
the State of Indiana (License #PE11200312) with a focus on
Geotechnical Engineering. He has a BS in Civil Engineering from
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Indiana. Mr.
Ballard has performed geotechnical engineering and construction
inspection services for over 200 projects in Indiana.
With the Team assigned to this project,APEC is confident we can
provide the services when requested or needed by INDOT.APEC’s
home office and the Team’s staff assigned to this project are
located in Hancock, Marion and Vanderburgh Counties in Indiana.
This allows several options for staff members to mobilize to the
project area quickly when requested by INDOT.
Given the scope of our Team’s professional experience,APEC is
confident that we will satisfy the needs of INDOT by providing
experienced personnel to perform inspection services in a timely
and cost efficient manner.
PROJECT
APPROACH
Our approach during the course of the project will include the following:
•Introduction of project team to key INDOT personnel and project stakeholders
before project begins
•iPads will be used in the field to complete daily reports and report test results, and
to email project supervisors at the end of each day for review/approval
•Provide progress reports at the end of each day to Management Team for
review/approval
•Conduct morning toolbox meetings for safety briefing and understanding of
expected daily work progress
•Respond to INDOT and site manager calls or correspondence within 24 hours
•Bi-weekly communication and briefings with INDOT and other integral staff
involved with the project
•Submit meeting agendas prior to site meetings and send post-meeting minutes for
review and approval
•Review and submit completed daily reports and test results in SiteManager, as
required by INDOT
CLOSING
The combination of the previously described factors, along with our
Team of professionals and our project approach has proven that
APEC can fulfill the testing and inspection requirements for this
project.APEC’s reputation for being Dedicated, Experienced, and
Responsive to our Clients’ needs sets us apart from our competition.
Our professionalism and responsiveness will be key to helping INDOT
achieve its goals under this Contract.
Thank you for the opportunity to submit this Letter of Interest and we
look forward to working with INDOT on this Contract.
Sincerely,
AP Engineering & Consulting, Inc.
Robert F. George, LPG
Principal
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
AGENDA ITEM REVIEW REQUEST FORM
Date October 19, 2021 Department Public Works
Name Kyle Silveus Division/Bureau Engineering
BPW Date October 26, 2021 Phone Extension 9083
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