STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

 

 165 South Union Boulevard, Suite 1000 | Lakewood, Colorado 80228

Office: 720-514-1100 | Fax: 720-514-1120

May 9, 2018 

 

University of Colorado – Boulder 

Facilities Management  

Campus Box 453, Boulder, CO, 80309 

 

Re: Michael Baker’s Colorado Team Statement of Qualifications  

 

To whom it may concern: 

 

Michael Baker  International,  Inc.  (Michael Baker)  is pleased to submit our qualifications to the University of Colorado – 

Boulder (University) for consideration in the selection of professional engineering services on projects.  We look forward to 

future opportunities to partner with the University by providing a full range of engineering services for the development, 

design, and implementation of infrastructure improvement projects. 

 

Michael Baker offers an outstanding Team of engineering professionals, planners, and environmental specialists that can 

support full range of services including, but not limited to: 

 

Civil Engineering 

Environmental Engineering  

Flood (Water Resources) 

Structural Engineering 

Traffic Engineering 

Graphic Design  

IT Design  

LEED/Sustainability  

Pre‐design/Feasibility  

Programming 

Site Planning 

Urban Design/Master Planning     

To  provide  you with  exceptional  engineering  services,  Chris  Tagert,  PE,  CFM, Department Manager  for  our Water & Environment services, will serve as the Project Manager to execute projects of any size or complexity. With over 14 years of progressive experience  in transportation, commercial/institutional, and  infrastructure design, Joe Zufall, PE possesses the skills and expertise to deliver successful projects for the University.  Our Transportation Department Manager, Danielle Smith, PE, brings over 20  years of professional experience  in public  transportation project delivery, encompassing  the project and program management and the design of highway, light rail and traffic‐related projects. 

Our Team of professionals has the capability and integrated design knowledge to achieve project excellence through our proven project management approach and work plan execution.  Working together in collaboration with University staff and stakeholders, Michael Baker can be relied on for quality, innovative, and scalable project solutions that achieve your project goals.   

We are confident you will find us exceptionally qualified to perform professional engineering services anticipated for your upcoming projects.   We have  the necessary experience and resources available  to manage and design a wide range of projects from inception through construction completion. I certify that our firm agrees to the basic terms to be considered for the As‐Needed program.  

Project Manager Chris Tagert will be your primary point of contact should you have any questions. He can be reached by telephone at 720.514.1128 or by email at ctagert@mbakerintl.com.    

Sincerely, 

MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL, INC 

 

 

Danielle Smith – Associate Vice President         Chris Tagert, PE, CFM – Project Manager 

danielle.smith@mbakerintl.com; 720.514.1135        ctagert@mbakerintl.com; 720.514.1128  

 

 165 South Union Boulevard, Suite 1000 | Lakewood, Colorado 80228

Office: 720-514-1100 | Fax: 720-514-1120

Michael Baker Contacts: 

Jeffery Kullman, PE – Senior Vice President,  Mountain Region Director  720.514.1131 jeffery.kullman@mbakerintl.com    

Matt Barkley – Associate Vice President, Office Executive  720.479.3174 mbarkley@mbakerintl.com   

Danielle Smith, PE – Associate Vice President, Transportation Department Manager 720.514.1135 danielle.smith@mbakerintl.com   

Chris Tagert, PE, CFM – Associate Vice President, Water Department Manager  720.514.1128 ctagert@mbakerintl.com   

Joe Zufall, PE – Senior Associate, Roadway Department Manager 720.479.3179 jzufall@mbakerintl.com    

Chad Reich, PE – Construction Management Group Manager 720.514.1106 chad.reich@mbakerintl.com  

Chris Tagert, PE, CFM Chris is the Department Manager for Michael Baker’s Water & Environment services in Lakewood, a group that delivers water resources, stream restoration, design, and planning projects to our Colorado clients. Chris brings a diverse skillset to his projects having worked on and managed programs and projects both directly related and ancillary to the field of water resources, resulting in a focus on integrated systems, quality work, sustainable designs, and technical innovation. Chris’ foundational background includes floodplain modeling and analysis for riverine and coastal hazards, stormwater design, master planning, stream restoration, urban drainage design, development of customized GIS and other technology solutions, and an emphasis on the communication and outreach that is an integral part of all of these projects.

Relevant Experience

Flood Recovery Planning and Implementation, Boulder County, Colorado, Project Manager. Chris served as Project Manager for Michael Baker’s comprehensive recovery work in Boulder County in response to the September 2013 floods. In this role he oversaw field assessments, analysis of county-wide flood risks, identification/prioritization of recovery projects, outreach and other public meetings, on-site staffing support, implementation of flood recovery projects, and coordination with the NRCS on Phase I of the Emergency Watershed Protection Program. Throughout the flood recovery effort, Chris helped develop flood recovery design plan production and bid documents, performed quality reviews, coordinated with the NRCS and Boulder County on procurement efforts for contractors performing flood recovery work, and served as the technical face for a series of Boulder County public outreach meetings.

Antarctic Support Contract, Centennial, Colorado. National Science Foundation. Deputy Program Manager. Baker provides A/E services to Lockheed Martin in support of their prime contract to support NSF’s United States Antarctic Program. Lockheed Martin is working with NSF to implement a cost-effective, streamlined infrastructure for managing elements such as work stations, medical facilities, communications, transportation, shipping, emergency response, housing, food services, science support, environmental protection, research vessels, construction projects and remote field camp support. Task Orders to date include, design of

concrete boat ramp for Zodiak and Rib boat operations at Palmer Station, design of shoreline protection measures at McMurdo Station, Palmer Pier replacement technical expert support, and McMurdo Station Master Plan implementation design of 4 structures.

FEMA Map Modernization and Risk MAP, Nationwide, FEMA, Program Manager. Chris was the project manager for task orders totaling over $30M in contract value over the last six years on FEMA’s risk mapping program, and understands how to tailor project coordination and delivery to meet the needs of his clients. In this role, Chris scoped, scheduled, and budgeted over 20 projects each year, resulting in total procurement between $2M and $10M per year. Each project performed by Michael Baker went through QC and timeline tracking processes established by Chris to ensure deliverables met a high quality standard and were completed within set Period of Performance guidelines to ensure proper and responsible use of Federal funds.

Permanent Private Access Program, Boulder County, Colorado. Project Manager. Baker provides on-call services to Boulder County for their grant-funded program to restore private driveways that were damaged during the 2013 flood, including structural and flood-risk assessment, structural design, and construction administration services.

Years of Experience: 21

Education: B.S., 1996, Civil Engineering/Environmental Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University Registrations/Licenses: Certified Floodplain Manager, 2001 Professional Engineer, Colorado, 2004, PE-38278 Professional Engineer, Virginia, 2002, 036557

Danielle Smith, PE Danielle Smith, P.E. has more than 20 years of professional experience in public transportation project delivery, encompassing the project and program management and the design of highway, light rail and traffic-related projects. She was involved in the nationally recognized multi-modal project T-REX and currently on the FasTracks project. Her experience includes program management stakeholder coordination, highway and light rail design, utility coordination, project controls, cost estimating, and project coordination.

Danielle also has been the Discipline leads of office departments where she manages the day to day activities and staff utilization on projects.

Danielle is a competent and skilled leader that will enhance any project or team at a company. She has great communication and the ability to lead teams to implement projects and bring them to completion with high satisfaction. Danielle is active in the transportation networks at a local and national level.

Relevant Experience

FasTracks 1225 Corridor, Denver, Colorado. Regional Transportation District (RTD). Deputy Corridor Manager. The 1- 225 Corridor project is a 10.5-mile proposed light rail line that connects the Southeast Corridor light rail station at Parker Road and 1- 225 and the East Corridor at Smith Road and Peoria. The 1-225 segment 1 portion from Nine-mile to Iliff was constructed in partnership with COOT and the segment 2 portion is currently under construction under a design-build package, scheduled to be complete by 2016. Responsibilities s on the project: Began as Design manager and oversaw the Segment 1 final design, procuring the construction package and coordinating COOT on the project agreements and cost allocations to the agencies. Promoted to Deputy Corridor Manager to oversee the design-build portion of segment 2. Created the procurement documents, writing the RFP for the client, coordinated with the stakeholders for agreements and overall project coordination. Aided in the overall organization structure of the project team, project set-up, design oversight procedures and project coordination.

Denver Union Station, Denver, Colorado. Regional Transportation District (RTD). Civil Engineer. Providing roadway design for the Denver Union Station project, as part of the AECOM Team. The roadway system includes the street networks surrounding Union Station, shuttle bus platforms, and layout of transit and roadway connections. The design of the streets include complete reconstruction and regarding of the area with coordination with the light rail platform, the underground bus box, the numerous garage entrances and the pedestrian plaza area. (August 2008 to February 2010).

T-REX Project, Denver, Colorado. Regional Transportation District (RTD) and Colorado DOT. Design Engineer Coordinator. As part of the project oversight team on the $1.67 billion design-build highway and light rail project, worked in the field to coordinate communicaiton of design changes to the construction auditors and communicate field changes back to the designers. Performed audits on the construction activities and design elements, as well as quality assurance/quality control procedures. (July 2001 to November 2006, $1.67 billion).

Southeast Corridor EIS/PE, Denver, Colorado. Regional Transportation District (RTD) and Colorado DOT. Civil Engineer. Preliminary engineering for a 20-mile extension of LRT system and highway widening. Performed highway and LRT design, which included geometric design, civil site work, and cost estimates.

North 1- 2 5 Front Range EIS, Loveland, Colorado. Colorado DOT, Region 4. Civil Engineer. Provided conceptual transit design for the North 1- 25 project from Denver Union Station to Fort Collins. Provided coordination between the transit elements and the highway elements for the project.

Years of Experience: 21

Education: M. Eng., 2005, Engineering, University of Colorado at Denver

B.S. 1995, Civil Engineering, University of Colorado at Boulder

Registrations/Licenses: Professional Engineer – Civil, Colorado, 2001, 35167

JOE ZUFALL, PE Joe is a Senior Project Manager with 14 years of progressive experience in transportation, commercial/institutional, and infrastructure design. He has a dynamic and multidiscipline background in both conventional project (design-bid-build) and alternative (design-build) project delivery, leveraging this expertise to deliver, quality, cost-efficient, and sustainable solutions on highly complex roadway, drainage, and wet utility infrastructure projects. He has an extensive technical background and knowledge of CDOT, Local Agency, CDPHE, and MS4 permitting programs and procedures. His diverse skillset in managing highly complex, major roadway projects and on-call task orders allows him to identify critical path design coordination elements early in the process. He works quickly to provide scalable solutions that meet the goals and objectives of his clients, while conforming to applicable local and industry standards.

Relevant Experience

Charter Oak Branch Road Reconstruction, Fountain, Colorado. El Paso County, CO. Project Manager. Michael Baker is providing project management; environmental clearances; property acquisition; utility coordination and clearances; and conceptual, preliminary, and final design of improvements of Charter Oak Ranch Road and Santa Fe Avenue from Fort Carson Gate 19 to the Interstate 25 Interchange. The project includes reconstruction and widening of the existing two-lane roadway, which serves as a new major access point to the southern portion of Fort Carson, including Butts Airfield. Improvements include a four-lane typical section with a center left-turn lane on Santa Fe Avenue; a Roundabout at the Charter Oak Ranch Road/Santa Fe Intersection; and 40 mph design speed curves where Charter Oak Ranch Road transitions from north-south to east-west alignments.

Parker Adventist Hospital Onsite Parking and Infrastructure. Parker, Colorado. Centura Health. The Parker Adventist Hospital Onsite Parking and Infrastructure project included the design of the site improvements for the reconfigured parking main parking lot. Mr. Zufall was the Project Engineer responsible for the planning, coordination, and

execution for all phases of the project. Additionally Mr. Zufall was responsible for the review and evaluation of his design/production team’s creation of site layout and control; the design of water, storm sewer systems; grading, roadway design, drainage/detention/water quality calculations and reports, selection of Best Management Practices, and the preparation/review of project specifications from conceptual to final design phases for the project. Mr. Zufall lead the development review effort to obtain Town of Parker approval for all improvements proposed/constructed with this project.

The Children's Hospital, Aurora, Colorado. H+L Architecture. The Children's Hospital project included the design and construction of the associated site and infrastructure improvements for The Children's Hospital at the Anshutz Medical Campus. Mr. Zufall was the Design Engineer responsible for the analysis and design of site civil engineering systems. This included the creation of site layout and control; the design of water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer systems; grading, roadway design, drainage/detention/water quality calculations and reports, selection of Best Management Practices, and the preparation/review of project specifications from conceptual to final design phases of projects. During construction, Mr. Zufall performed the review, evaluation, and responses for RFI's and product submittals. Additionally, he made scheduled field visits to observe the progression and quality of construction, write field observation reports, and indicate punch list that required attention.

S.H. 93 Trail and Pedestrian Underpass, Boulder, Colorado. AECOM Technical Services Inc. Civil Engineer. Provided Post Design Services for the SH93 project. Responsibilities included the following: review and response to RFI's, Shop Drawings, Material Submittals; execution and delivery of contractor initiated design changes; and attendance of weekly construction meetings.

Years of Experience: 14 Education: B.S., 2003, Engineering, Civil and Mechanical Specialties, Colorado School of Mines Licenses/Certifications: Professional Engineer, Colorado, 2008, 42254 Professional Engineer - Civil, Texas, 2011, 110479 Professional Engineer – Wyoming, 2015 15428

SH 93 Shoulder Widening and Trail Crossing Boulder, Colorado

Michael Baker provided alternative development and evaluation; categorical exclusion; preliminary and final design; and construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a 1.75-mile shoulder widening project along State Highway 93. The highway was being widened to accommodate the addition of six-foot shoulders to increase bicycle and motorized vehicle safety. The road widening required embankment, retaining walls, and improvements to stormwater drainage. The project also included the design of a new grade-separated underpass crossing to accommodate a City of Boulder recreational trail. As part of the process to determine preferred shoulder width, Michael Baker prepared a comprehensive transportation analysis using local, regional, and federal standards for optimal shoulder widths to serve both cyclist and motorist traffic. The analysis accounted for site-specific elements, such as grade, motorist, and cyclist traffic volumes, and the land use context. Michael Baker presented recommendations to agency representatives and community advocacy groups to develop consensus.

The project design considered a multi-use trail crossing of SH 93 to serve equestrian users, bicyclists, and hikers. Michael Baker developed multiple trail concepts for aesthetic and operational needs for trail users and for a canal that crosses under the roadway. The county’s bicycle program goals enable safe and efficient bicycle travel throughout the county, recognizing that cycling is an activity enjoyed by people of different ages and ability levels.

Client: Boulder County, Colorado Purchasing 2020 13th Street Boulder, CO 80302

Reference: Tim Swope Project Manager 720-564-2658

Dates: 03/2012 - 04/2013

MCCASLIN BOULEVARD AND DILLON ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS Louisville, Colorado

Michael Baker provided engineering services for improved traffic operations and signal timing at the McCaslin Boulevard and Dillon Road intersection. Michael Baker's services included project management, preliminary and final design, and construction services. Michael Baker's design eliminated the split-phase signal to improve traffic operations and decrease overall delay at this intersection. Michael Baker's in-house resources led traffic signal, roadway, utility relocation, enhanced bicycle and pedestrian trail connections, and hydraulic design.

Preliminary engineering services included topographic and right-of-way surveys. Michael Baker incorporated existing information into detailed mapping and analyses of existing and proposed storm systems to determine downstream impacts of the proposed improvements. Michael Baker obtained copies of relevant drainage improvement plans and reports from the city and conducted a field visit to review and confirm the survey information and verify the condition of facilities. Michael Baker developed pothole logs and conflict matrices to determine cost-appropriate design solutions and to identify, coordinate, and resolve utility conflicts with the proposed facilities. Michael Baker developed drainage plans, profiles, and details. Michael Baker developed construction specifications in Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) format.

Because of the simplicity of the drainage improvements at this intersection, Michael Baker and the city agreed that a memorandum was better suited to document the changes and updates to the drainage patterns associated with the intersection improvements.

Michael Baker developed construction cost estimates at each phase of the design to confirm that the project was within the scope of available funding. Michael Baker coordinated with the city, CDOT Region 4, and local businesses to develop Cat Ex clearance, delivering this local agency project on time and within budget.

Client: City of Louisville, CO 749 Main Street Louisville, CO 80027

Reference: Joliette Woodson, PE Project Manager 303-335-4603

Dates: 5/2011 – 12/2013

POST-FLOOD WATERSHED MASTER PLANS BOULDER COUNTY, COLORADO

Michael Baker prepared a long-term master plan for both the St. Vrain Creek Watershed and the Fourmile Creek Watershed, which were both heavily impacted by the September 2013 floods.

The goals of the plans were to reduce the potential risk of future flood damage to public and private infrastructure along the creek corridors; confirm the 100-year floodplain to inform future FEMA floodplain mapping efforts; understand how physical infrastructure in the creek corridor affects flows; evaluate opportunities to reduce and manage flood risk through enhanced interaction between the natural creek and physical infrastructure within the creek corridor; restore, enhance, and preserve the ecological functions, values, and characteristics of the Creeks; provide for recreational opportunities where appropriate and desired; and identify and prioritize actions that are consistent with existing local policies and plans and help facilitate recovery from the September 2013 flood.

Michael Baker conducted interviews with Coalition members and agency representatives and actively engaged stakeholders, property owners, and the general public via public meetings and a variety of outreach programs. Communication strategies included fact sheets, newsletters, media advisories, surveys, a field day with a local elementary school, and meeting with residents while performing field work and emails. Michael Baker also developed a website to present relevant information and resources, maps, and the opportunity to submit comments or provide input on choices associated with the Master Plan.

Michael Baker compiled and synthesized existing policy, environmental, recreation, hazard mitigation, long-term recovery, and land management plans in a matrix format and used GIS technologies to inventory and georeference available pertinent data related to the watershed.

Michael Baker then developed structural and non-structural strategies and identified alternatives to reduce risks and vulnerabilities and help achieve the goals of the Master Plan. The strategies focused on aquatic and terrestrial wildlife habitat improvement to restore geomorphic continuity and fluvial processes along the stream corridor so that efforts would be ecologically sustainable and beneficial for the long term.

The completed Master Plans also identified and prioritized multiple benefit projects - those with flood and geomorphic risk benefits as well as ecosystem and recreation benefits. As part of the evaluation process, Michael Baker performed a cost/benefits analysis of proposed projects. Assessed benefits included flood and geomorphic risk reduction, ecosystem enhancements, water quality improvements, recreation improvements, and associated economic benefits.

Client: Boulder County, Transportation Department

Reference: Julie McKay Planning Division Manager 970-384-4973

Dates: 2014