5.9. SR 02-22-2005
Item # 5.9
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
Mayor and City Council
Michele MCPhers~rector of Planning
DATE:
February 22, 2005
SUBJECT:
Consider Proposals to Complete Master Grading Plan for Public
Works Site
Background
At the January 10, 2005 City Council meeting, the City Council directed staff to obtain quotes
for professional services to prepare the master grading plan for the public works site. Four
requests for proposal were sent to:
. Bogart Pederson & Associates
· John Oliver and Associates
. Hakanson, Anderson Associates
. Shoell & Madsen, Incorporated
Proposals were returned on February 16, 2005.
Attachments
. Letter Requesting Proposals and Detailing Proposal Requirements
· John Oliver and Associates Proposal
. Schoell and Madsen Proposal
. Hakanson, Anderson Proposal
Analysis
Three proposals were submitted. The costs to complete the requested work were:
John Oliver and Associates
Schoell and Madsen
Hakanson, Anderson
$15,620
$25,910
$33,754
Memo to the Mayor and City Council
Master Grading Plan Proposals, Public Works Site
February 22, 2005
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While the John Oliver and Associates proposal was not formatted as requested, it is a solid
proposal; staff has verified the company understands what is expected. The Shoell and Madsen
proposal cannot be considered as they did not include the requested soil borings in the proposal
(Item #3).
Requested Action
If the Council so desires, the proposal from John Oliver and Associates should be accepted.
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13065 Orono Parkway
Elk River, MN 55330
February 4, 2005
Dan Nichols
Schoell & Madson -
554 Third Street
Suite 100
Elk River, MN 55330
RE: Request for Proposal- Master Grading Plan for Elk River Public Works Facility
Dear Mr. Nichols:
The City of Elk River is requesting proposals for professional services to prepare a master
grading plan for the City's Public Works Site. Enclosed please fInd two exhibits depicting
existing and fInal conditions.
Your proposal must include, but is not limited to the following services:
1. Preparation of a grading plan including earthwork calculations, erosion control plan,
details and specifIcations. The grading plan should include all information necessary
for bidding the improvements.
2. Preparation of drainage calculations and drainage report. This should include the
following:
a. Determination of all areas tributary to the site.
b. 100-year pre and post development runoff calculations.
c. 10 year post development runoff calculation.
d. Storm sewer design for 10-year, 24-hour storm.
e. Pond sizing for quality control using Best Management Practices and rate
control of a 100-year, 24-hour storm.
f. Design in compliance with City standards and NPDES requirements.
3. Coordination and acquisition of appropriate soil borings as needed.
4. Preparation of a wetland report, wetland impact and mitigation plans, and
coordination of their review by the Technical Evaluation Panel.
5. Preparation of a site plan, details, and specifIcations. The site plan should include all
information necessary for bidding the improvements.
6. Preparation of a utility plan, details and specifIcations. The utility plan should
include all information necessary for bidding the improvements.
Phone: 763.635.1000
Fax: 763.635.1090
www.cLelk-river.mn.us
Request for Proposals
Public Works Grading Plan
February 4, 2005
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7. Preparation of construction estimates for grading, site, and utility work.
8. Preparation of an NPDES permit application to the MPCA. The City will pay the
required fees for the permit. The City's generic Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan should be modified to fit the site as part of the permit application to the MPCA.
9. Additional services that you identify as integral to the completion of the project.
All work must comply with the City's development requirements. These documents will be
used to obtain bids to complete grading and site improvements at the Public Works Site.
The City has, in electronic format, existing site information including topography and
wedand delineation information that will be provided to the selected firm.
Your proposal should not exceed four pages in length, and provide a detailed task list, hours
per task, staff persons assigned to each task and their hourly rate. Each task should also
have a totaled expense amount. The proposal should terminate in a "not to exceed"
amount. The proposal should provide an estimated completion date. Provide three
references of similar projects that you have completed in the last two years.
Please submit your sealed proposal to Michele McPherson, Director of Planning, City of Elk
River, 13065 Orono Parkway, by 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, 2005. Proposals will be
reviewed by staff and are scheduled to be presented to the City Council on February 22,
2005. The selected firm will be expected to complete the above tasks by March 25,2005.
Questions regarding the development of the Public Works Site should be directed to Phil
Hals, Street Superintendent at 763/635-1120.
Sincerely,
Michele McPherson
Director of Planning
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Civil Engineering
Land Surveying
Land Planning
John Oliver &- Associates, IncfEB 152005
580 Dodge Avenue, Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-2072 . Fax (763) 441-5665
eriver@joIiverassoc.com
February 15,2005
Ms. Michele McPherson
Director of Planning
City of Elk River
13065 Orono Parkway
Elk River, MN 55330
Re: Proposal for Professional Services
Elk River Public Works Facility - Elk River, Minnesota
Dear Ms. McPherson:
John Oliver & Associates, Inc. would like to thank you for the opportunity to submit this proposal for Professional
Services involved with the master grading plan design for construction of the City's Public Works site.
Based upon the request for proposal and our discussions, we understand the scope of services will involve providing
the final grading plan necessary for construction by March 25, 2005.
City Provided Services in Electronic Format:
Boundary Survey
Concept Site Information (Layout Provided with Proposal)
Topography Information
Wetland Delineation Information
The estimated total cost of our services is summarized below:
Scope of Services:
Site Information Services:
Geotechnical Report, Staking, Coordination & Mapping of
Soil Borings (Assumes 4 Borings)
Wetland Report, Mitigation Plan & TEP Review
Subtotal
Cost
Not to Exceed
$ 4,000 Lump Sum
$ 4.500 Lump Sum
$ 8,000
$ 4,000
$ 4,500
Basic Services:
Final Grading, Erosion Control, Utility & Drainage Plan
Construction Details, Specifications & Quantity Estimates
Drainage Calculations, NPDES Application & SWPPP
Meetings (Attend as Needed or Requested)
Subtotal
Total
$ 3,000 Lump Sum
$ 2,000 Lump Sum
$ 1,400 Lump Sum
$ 720 Hourly
$ 7,120
$15,620
$ 3,000
$ 2,000
$ 1,400
$ 720
$15,620
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February 15,2005
Ms. Michele McPherson
This scope of services is based upon the use of information provided by the City as outlined above.
The quoted price includes review revisions from the Technical Evaluation Panel meeting and one set of plan review
revisions from the City of Elk River prior to the deadline for the final plans. Additional revisions will be on an hourly
basis.
We can provide construction staking, contract administration and inspection services for the construction grading
. on the site. These services will be provided on an hourly basis, if requested.
Estimates for plans to construct the buildings, oil. area, gate house, landscaping and lighting can be provided once
the scope of work is identified.
We thank you for the opportunity to submit this proposal and look forward to working with you on this project. If
you have any questions on this proposal please give me a call. If this proposal is acceptable, please call me and a
Contract Agreement will be drafted for us to proceed on this project.
Sincerely,
JOHN OLIVER & ASSOCIATES, INC.
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Proposals\Cily of Elk River. Public Works Facility.021005
MASTER GRADING PLAN FOR ELK RIVER PUBLIC WORKS FACILTY
John Oliver & Associates, Inc. is a full service Land Surveying and Civil Engineering firm serving private and local
governmental clients. Established in 1968 as a Land Surveying firm, we have grown into a multi-disciplinary firm
providing a full range of professional services in Civil Engineering, Land Surveying and Land Planning. Our staff
has grown to over seventy with offices in Elk River, Burnsville and Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. The Firm has
developed a reputation among its clients for professionalism and excellent work. Technical expertise, a common-
sense approach and a wealth of experience have led to successful projects and well-satisfied Clients. John Oliver
& Associates, Inc. serves a diverse clientele including governmental agencies at municipal, County and state levels,
as well as a wide range of private clients. John Oliver & Associates, Inc. prides itself on its ability to develop and
maintain close working relationships with clients, organizations and agencies. Through years of experience we have
gained a clear understanding of their problems and special needs. John Oliver & Associates, Inc., currently has
approximately 200 active projects at various stages of planning, design and construction, with an estimated total
construction cost value estimate over $100,000,000. Our projects range from small residential plats to larger multi-
use and commercial developments.
We believe that the number one need of a Client is service. When our client needs us, we respond immediately. To
accomplish this, the Principal In Charge or the designated Project Engineer will act as your representative at John
Oliver & Associates, Inc. Each ofthese key people within John Oliver & Associates, Inc. have a dedicated technical
support team. This allows us to be responsive to your needs. When you call your contact person, you will receive
a prompt response.
The project team committed to your projects will consist of Todd McLouth, as Principal In Charge; Joseph Pelawa
as Project Engineer; Bryan Balcome as Land Surveyor and Bryan Cliche as Technician Supervisor. These individuals
will be responsible for your needs and schedules. They will obtain the necessary support staff to meet the project
schedule.
John Oliver & Associates, Inc. has provided engineering and surveying services for numerous projects within the City
of Elk River. These projects include:
Elk Park Center
Engineering and Surveying for 54 acre commercial development
Guardian Angels West
Engineering and Surveying for 12 acre apartment/multi-family development
Numerous Housing Developments
and Small Commercial Sites
Country Crossing, Mississippi Oaks, Lafayette Woods, Country Crossing
Business Center, Elk River Auto Mall, Plaisted Companies and Home
Depot
JOHN OLIVER & ASSOCIATES, INC.
2005
HOURLY RATE SCHEDULE
PRINCIPAL $130 PER HOUR
SENIOR PROFESSIONAL $115 PER HOUR
PROFESSIONAL II $95 PER HOUR
PROFESSIONAL I $90 PER HOUR
PROFESSIONAL $80 PER HOUR
SENIOR TECHNICIAN $80 PER HOUR
EIT /LSIT $70 PER HOUR
TECHNICIAN III $70 PER HOUR
TECHNICIAN II $60 PER HOUR
WORD PROCESSOR $50 PER HOUR
TECHNICIAN I $50 PER HOUR
SECRETARY/CLERICAL $45 PER HOUR
JUNIOR TECHNICIAN $30 PER HOUR
2 PERSON SURVEY CREW $125 PER HOUR
3 PERSON SURVEY CREW $180 PER HOUR
1 PERSON SURVEY CREW WITH GPS $125 PER HOUR
2 PERSON SURVEY CREW WITH GPS $150 PER HOUR
3 PERSON SURVEY CREW WITH GPS $195 PER HOUR
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CONSULTANT BACKGROUND
Schoell & Madson, Inc. is an inter-disciplinary engineering design firm offering comprehensive
services in civil engineering, planning, landscape architecture, land surveying, and wetlands.
We have provided services to municipalities since 1957, serving either as the city engineers or
as consultants. Many of the projects involved Chapter 429 Special Assessment Procedures.
Schoell & Madson operates two offices, one in Minnetonka, and one in Elk River, which
opened in January of 2004. Combined, we have over 45 employees who collectively average
nine years with the firm. Our key professional personnel are registered civil engineers,
registered land surveyors, and certified landscape architects. In addition, a staff of technicians
specializing in engineering, surveying, wetlands, and construction observation provides
support.
We currently serve as City Engineer for Tonka Bay and Spring Park, and are the consulting
engineers for the City of Deephaven, City of Excelsior, and Shakopee Public Utilities
Commission. In these roles, we serve the Cities and Commission by preparing
comprehensive system plans, feasibility studies, transportation studies, public hearing project
presentations, engineering plan preparation and review; and construction services including
administration, staking, construction inspection and observation, plan review, and other related
services for the full range of municipal improvement projects.
PROJECT TEAM
The staff that would be assigned to the project would primarily consist of Jay Hill as project
manager, Craig Boeve as Cadd Technician, and Terry Jeffery as the wetland specialist. Jay
Hill is a senior professional engineer with extensive experience in grading and storm water
management design. He is also a licensed land surveyor and is the manager of the Elk River
office.
Schoell & Madson, Inc. has experience on development projects in Elk River including River
Park, Elk Ridge Center, and Windsor Oak Hill. We are, therefore, familiar with the City's
policies and standards.
RELATED PROJECTS AND REFERENCES
The following is a list of primary contacts that are available to verify our performance:
1. City of T onka Bay
Project:
Woodpecker Ridge Road Upgrade
Project consists of design for street upgrade and related wetland
delineation, alteration permitting and mitigation design.
Contact:
Greg Kluver, Public Works Superintendent, 952-474-2947.
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2. Morcon Real Estate & Development
Project:
Elk Ridge Center, Elk River
Work included design of site grading, storm water management, utilities
and streets.
Contact:
Dave Pertl, Project Manager, 763-546-6066.
3. City of Maple Grove
Project:
Municipal Community Center
Schoell & Madson, Inc. services consisted of design of site grading,
parking lots, utilities and storm water management for new city offices
and public safety building.
Contact:
Bill Baxley, BKV Group (Architects), 612-373-9151.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
We have identified our proposed fees as follows:
Estimated Fee
I.
Environmental Phase Services
A. Wetland Delineation Report
Terry Jeffery, Wetland Specialist - 8 hours @ $75.00
B. Mitigation Design, Joint Notification Application and
Coordination of TEP
Terry Jeffery, Wetland Specialist - 20 hours @ $75.00
Craig Boeve, Technician - 4 hours @ $75.00
1,500
300
$ 600
Subtotal Environmental Phase Services
$2,400
II.
Preliminary Plan Phase Service
A. Project Kick-off. - Meet with City staff & prepare base map.
Ken Adolf, Principal Engineer - 2 hours @ $140.00
Jay Hill, Project Manager - 4 hours @ $105.00
Craig Boeve, Technician -16 hours @ $75.00
Item Total
B. Preliminary grading, drainage and erosion control plan
Jay Hill, Project Manager - 12 hours @ $105.00
Craig Boeve, Technician -16 hours @ $75.00
Item Total
C. Preliminary utility plan
Jay Hill, Project Manager - 4 hours @ $105.00
Craig Boeve, Technician - 8 hours @ $75.00
Item Total
$ 280
420
1,200
$1,900
$1 ,260
1,200
$2,460
$ 420
600
$1,020
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D. Preliminary stormwater management plan
Jay Hill, Project Manager - 8 hours @ $105.00
Craig Boeve, Technician - 8 hours @ $75.00
Carole Johnson, Administrative Asst. - 8 hours @ $55.00
Item Total
$ 840
600
440
$1,880
E. Meetings with city staff
Ken Adolf, Principal Engineer - 2 hours @ $140.00
Jay Hill, Project Manager - 2 hours @ $105.00
Item Total
$280
210
$490
$7,750
Subtotal - Preliminary Plan Phase Services
III. Final Plan Phase Services
A. Final grading and drainage plan and earthwork calculations
Jay Hill, Project Manager - 24 hours @ $105.00
Craig Boeve, Technician - 32 hours @ $75.00
Item Total
B. Construction plans for utilities
Jay Hill, Project Manager - 8 hours @ $105.00
Craig Boeve, Technician -16 hours @ $75.00
Item Total
C. Stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP)
Jay Hill, Project Manager - 12 hours @ $105.00
Craig Boeve, Technician - 8 hours @ $75.00
Carole Johnson, Administrative Asst. - 8 hours @ $55.00
Item Total
D. Specifications and cost estimate
Jay Hill, Project Manager - 12 hours @ $105.00
Craig Boeve, Technician - 4 hours @ $75.00
Carole Johnson, Administrative Asst. - 8 hours @ $55.00
Item Total
E. Stormwater management plan and drainage calculations
Jay Hill, Project Manager - 16 hours @ $105.00
Craig Boeve, Technician - 6 hours @ $75.00
Carole Johnson, Administrative Asst. - 8 hours @ $55.00
Item Total
F. Meetings for client and city staff
Ken Adolf, Principal Engineer - 2 hours @ $140.00
Jay Hill, Project Manager - 2 hours @ $105.00
Item Total
Subtotal - Final Phase Services
$3,150
2,400
$5,550
$1,050
1,200
$2,250
$1,260
600
440
$2,300
$1,260
300
440
$2,000
$1,680
450
440
$2,570
$280
210
$490
$15,160
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IV. Miscellaneous Expenses
Subtotal -Miscellaneous Expenses
$600
$600
$25,910
A. Printing
TOTAL ESTIMATED FEES AND EXPENSES NOT TO EXCEED
PROJECT ASSUMPTIONS & NOTES
The above estimates are based on the following.
1. A geometrically accurate CAD site base plan including boundary, existing
topography and delineated wetland boundaries will be provided to us.
2. The majority of the work would be done in 2005.
3. No wetland delineation verification will be required.
4. No city or permit application fees are included.
5. Construction phase services are not included.
6. The landscape plan is not included.
7. The project will be completed by March 25, 2005.
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February 16,2005
Michele McPherson, Director of Planning City of Elk River
13065 Orono Parkway
Elk River, MN 55330
Re: Master Grading Plan Proposal for Elk River Public Works Facility
Dear Ms. McPherson:
Hakanson Anderson Associates, Inc. (HAA) is pleased to present our Master Grading Plan Proposal for
Elk River Public Works Facility to the City of Elk River. The proposal is in accordance with the
requirements of your Request for Proposal. It addresses the criteria you have requested.
Prior to developing this work plan for the Elk River Public Works Facility, we met with your Street
Superintendent, visited the project site and conducted a preliminary site observation. We are familiar
with the City of Elk River development requirements and standards for streets, parking lots, storm sewer,
water and sanitary sewer utilities.
WORK PLAN
I. Preliminary Study and Preliminary Desi~n
1. Meet with appropriate City staff to:
A. Review project scope, budget and schedule
B. Acquire City staff input on needs, objectives, issues and City standards
C. Acquire available "as-built" construction plans, base maps and topographic maps,
including wetland delineated information
D. Review status of City's utility lines adjacent to project
E. Review wetland delineation information and
F. Conduct a detailed field review of the site
2. Geotechnical Evaluation (by Northern Technologies, Inc.)
A. Locate underground utilities (Gopher State One Call)
B. Drill and sample soil borings
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C. Prepare geotechnical engineering report
3. Prepare and submit preliminary site plan, grading plan and utility plan to City staff for review
and comment. The preliminary plans are to include the following proposed improvements:
A. Parking areas
B. Proposed buildings
D. Water and sewer utilities
E. Contours and spot elevations
F. Storm sewer system and ponding
G. Compost area
H. Outside storage area
1. Earthwork calculations
J. Details
4. Wetland Evaluation (by Polaris Group)
A. Verify wetland delineation information
B. Prepare wetland impact and mitigation plan
C. Coordinate review by the Technical Evaluation Panel
5. Hydraulic/Hydrology Evaluation and Report
A. Determine all drainage areas tributary to the site
B. Perform I DO-year pre and post development runoff calculations
C. Perform IO-year pre and post development runoff calculations
D. Design storm sewer system for lO-year, 24-hour event
E. Determine pond sizing for quality and rate control for I DO-year, 24-hour event using best
management practices
F. Review existing Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and revise as necessary
G. Design storm sewer system in compliance with City and MPCA (NPDES) requirements
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II. Final Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents for Bidding Purposes
1. Site, Grading, Drainage, Erosion Control and Utility Plans and Specifications
A. Prepare and submit final project plans and specifications and an engineer's opinion of
probable cost to the City staff for review and comment. Specifications shall include the
applicable; bidding documents, general conditions, special conditions and technical
specifications.
B. Make necessary revisions to the plans, specifications and engineers opinion of probable
cost, based on the City Engineer review.
2. Permits
A. Submit permit applications as required, including:
1. Wetland Impact and Mitigation application to the local governing unit (by Polaris
Group);
2. NPDES (grading and erosion control) permit application to MPCA and update the
City's General Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan to fit the site as part of the
permit application.
WORK EFFORT AND COST
Based on our understanding of your project, we have prepared the following not to exceed cost estimate.
As requested, the estimate is divided by tasks, and includes staff positions and their hourly rate.
1. Preliminary Study and Preliminary Design
Hours
Staff
24
24
4
Engineer
Technician
Clerical
Total
2. Geotechnical Evaluations
Rate
$100/hr
$65/hr
$48/hr
Northern Technologies Total
4 Survey $ 120/hr
3. Prepare Preliminary Plans
40
50
4
Engineer
Technician
Clerical
Total
4. Wetland Mitigation Report,
permit application, coordination
and TEP panel meetings.
Polaris Group Total
12 Engineer
8 Technician
Total
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$100/hr
$65/hr
$48/hr
$100/hr
$65/hr
Amount
$2,400
$1,560
$192
$4,152
$2,200
$480
$2,400
$3,250
$192
$5,842
$4,400
$1,200
$520
$6,120
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5. Hydraulic/Hydrology Evaluation 20 Engineer $100/hr $2,000
20 Technician $65/hr $1,300
Total $3,300
6. Final Plans 20 Engineer $100/hr $2,000
40 Technician $65/hr $2,600
4 Clerical $48/hr $192
Total $4,792
7. Specification, Quantities and 24 Engineer $100/hr $2,400
Special Conditions 16 Technician 465/hr $1,040
16 Clerical $48/hr $768
Total $4,208
8. Permit 8 Engineer $100/hr $800
4 Technician $65/hr $260
Total $1,060
Total not to exceed cost $33,754
REFERENCES
References of three recent and similar projects are as follows:
1. City of Ramsey
15153 Nowthen Blvd N.W.
Ramsey, MN 55303-6197
(763) 427-1410
We provide consulting services
Contact Person
Brian Olson, PE
City Engineer
Project: Elmcrest Park
SUMMARY
2. City of Otse~o
8899 Nashua Ave. N.E.
Otsego, MN 55330
(763) 441-4414
We are the City Engineer
Contact Person(s)
Mike Robertson, City Adm.
Larry Fournier, Mayor
Project: Otsego Prairie Park
3. Burns Township
19800 Nowthen Blvd. N.W.
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 441-1347
We are the Township Engineer
Contact Person
Barry Olson, Building Official
Project: Burns Town Center
We appreciate the opportunity to propose on this project and look forward to working with you. If you
have any questions, need additional information or wish to discuss our proposal in greater detail, please
call me at 763-427-5860.
Sincerely,
Hakanson Anderson Associates, Inc.
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