STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR TRANSPORTATION...

STATEMENT

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QUALIFICATIONS

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TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Included in this Statement of Qualifications...

• Introducing Ourselves • Key Personnel • Transportation Services • Resumes • Typical Projects • Brochure

Introducing Ourselves…

We, at Midtown Engineers, LLC provide professional engineering services for the following sectors: We offer our clients the: We offer the following certifications: Midtown Engineers was formed based on the following Transportation Services: This was our core business when our firm began, and it is our core business today. Our engineering team has an average of 15 years of design experience, and because of this, Midtown Engineers exceeds the expectations of our clients.

• Private • Governmental • Energy

• Benefit of Experienced Engineers • Commitment to Meet Engineering Needs

• TxDOT • State of Texas HUB • METRO Small Business • Port of Houston Small Business

• Schematic Development • PS&E Roadway Design • Traffic Engineering • Utility Engineering

Terry L. McDaniel, P.E. • Mr. McDaniel has 28 years experience in general civil related projects with

most of the experience related to traffic and transportation projects for TxDOT, toll road authorities, cities and counties. Typical projects include route studies and schematic design, Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) for urban/rural roads and freeways, bridges, traffic control plans, traffic studies, signal design, and drainage studies/design. Other assignments he assists with include the planning and execution of public meetings related to the development of transportation projects.

Joel R. Colwell, P.E. • Mr. Colwell has over 11 years of extensive knowledge in all areas of traffic,

transportation and utility engineering. His experience includes managing all phases of PS&E work for a variety of clients including TxDOT, counties and utility companies. Typical projects include Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) for urban/rural roads, traffic control plans, traffic studies, signal design, drainage studies and utility design. Throughout these projects, Mr. Colwell has been involved with water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, overhead and underground power distribution and transmission, telecommunications including fiber optic and copper cables, fuel oil and natural gas pipelines.

Ramon A. Herrera, P.E. • Mr. Herrera has over 9 years experience in engineering with the majority of his

expertise in utility engineering design, utility conflict resolution and utility construction coordination. Typical projects include the design of water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, overhead and underground power distribution and transmission, telecommunications including fiber optic and copper cables, fuel oil and natural gas pipelines. He has worked with various environmental issues including tree preservation, wetland preservation and environmentally sensitive areas. Mr. Herrera also has multiple TxDOT pre-certifications for roadway design which complement the ability to analyze construction plans. Mr. Herrera has been a Task Leader for Utility Adjustment Monitoring, Verification, Coordination and Engineering on multiple projects.

*Detailed Resumes Included

Key Personnel...

SCHEMATIC DEVELOPMENT • The Principals at Midtown Engineers have conducted route studies, developed

schematics and presented preferred alignments based on the following issues: environmental findings, resident relocation, right of way costs and construction cost. They have conducted public meetings associated with these studies, including the discussions with land owners affected by right of way takings.

PS&E ROADWAY DESIGN • Providing Roadway Design and preparing plans, specifications and estimates

for our clients is one of the hallmarks of the Principals at Midtown Engineers. Our expertise in designing roads, state highways, freeways, and major interchanges has drawn the attention of both public and private sector clients. We offer our clients solutions to all of their transportation challenges by providing proven design experience along with the knowledge and innovative technical understanding of today’s complex transportation environment.

TRAFFIC ENGINEERING • Midtown Engineers’ Principals have been meeting the Traffic related needs of

the Public and Private sector for 28 years. This experience includes data collection, studies and design services. Studies include stop sign and signal warrants, speed zone determination, parking zones, LOS determination and Traffic Impact Analysis. Signal design includes signalization plans (PS&E). Illumination includes safety lighting, continuous roadway lighting and high mast lighting.

UTILITY ENGINEERING • Our engineers are considered experts in the field of Utility Engineering. Our

Project Managers have been developing full PS&E packages for all types of utility projects for the last 10 years. The Midtown Engineers staff is known for its comprehensive analysis of existing utility systems and the determination as to where utility conflicts exist with proposed construction and which utilities are in conflict. Whether your project challenges are relocating water lines, sanitary sewer lines, storm sewer lines, fuel oil pipelines, natural gas systems, telecommunication or fiber optic lines, or either overhead or underground electrical transmission or distribution facilities, Midtown Engineers is your answer to all of your utility challenges.

*Detailed Typical Projects Included

Transportation Services...

RESUMES

Terry L. McDaniel, P.E. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Lamar University, 1977 LICENSE Professional Engineer: State of Texas No. 53252 TxDOT PRECERTIFICATIONS TxDOT Employee Sequence Number - 2341 Categories: 3.1.1, 3.2.1, 3.3.1, 3.4.1, 3.5.1, 4.1.1, 4.2.1, 4.3.1, 4.4.1, 7.1.1, 7.2.1, 7.3. 7.5.1, 8.1.1, 8.2.1, 8.3.1, 8.5.1, 10.1.1 BACKGROUND Mr. McDaniel has 28 years experience in general civil related projects with most of the experience related to traffic and transportation projects for TxDOT, toll road authorities, cities and counties. His current duties include the oversight of all transportation projects which also includes the marketing, proposal writing, contract negotiations, and the preliminary, design, and construction phase services for these projects. He currently serves as Task Leader and/or Project Manager for Midtown Engineers. Typical projects include route studies and schematic design, Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) for urban/rural roads and freeways, bridges, traffic control plans, traffic studies, signal design, and drainage studies/design. Other assignments he assists with include the planning and execution of public meetings related to the development of transportation projects. Prior to forming Midtown Engineers he worked for a private consulting engineering firm in Houston, Texas for 24 years where he served as Corporate Vice President overseeing all Traffic and Transportation duties. Early in his career he worked for TxDOT for more than 3 years. This assignment included design phase services and construction management and were performed in the Liberty Area Office for the Beaumont District. PROJECT EXPERIENCE – SCHEMATIC DEVELOPMENT Terry has conducted route studies, developed schematics and presented preferred alignments based on the following issues: environmental findings, resident relocation, right of way costs and construction cost. He has conducted public meetings associated with these studies, including the discussions with land owners affected by right of way takings. Recent example projects are listed below. FM 1409 – TxDOT Beaumont District – Provided overall management of the project from initial scope development through design. Project consisted of route

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study for 14 miles of existing FM road including surveying, right-of-way map, public meeting and environmental document. Mr. McDaniel developed the initial schematic utilizing environmental constraints to assist in the alignment. He also conducted the public meeting, presenting four alignment options including a recommended alignment. The project also included two separate PS&E’s. (Reference: John Sudela, P.E., TxDOT Liberty Area Office, 209 Layl Dr., Liberty, TX 77575, [email protected], Ph 936-336-2244) US 90, in Devers - TxDOT Beaumont District - Provided overall management of the project. Mr. McDaniel coordinated all utilities, revised the horizontal alignment from the existing schematic, added a profile to the existing schematic and conducted the public meeting to present the realignment and additional right-of-way requirements. He contacted all affected property owners and coordinated revisions to an existing right-of-way map to include additional takings. He developed revised roadway alignments, roadway typical sections and assisted with the drainage analysis. (Reference: John Sudela, P.E., TxDOT Liberty Area Office, 209 Layl Dr., Liberty, TX 77575, [email protected], Ph 936-336-2244) PROJECT EXPERIENCE – PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS & ESTIMATE (PS&E) Mr. McDaniel’s experience with the development of Construction Plans started with his career at TxDOT and has continued for over 28 years. Typical projects include urban and rural roads, freeways, bridges, traffic control plans, and drainage studies/design. Recent example TxDOT projects are listed below. Spur 330 – TxDOT Houston District – PS&E for reconstruction of 4.5 miles of 4-lane divided highway to a 6-lane freeway with frontage roads; included 7 bridges, a direct connector, storm sewer, signalization of 4 diamond interchanges, continuous roadway lighting and high mast lighting. Provided overall management of the project from initial scope development through design and also assisted during construction phase of the project. (Reference: Quincy Allen, P.E., TxDOT East Harris Area Office, 7303 Mesa Dr., Houston, TX 77028, [email protected], Ph 713-636-7417) FM 1409 – TxDOT Beaumont District – Provided overall management of the project from initial scope development through design. Project consisted of route study for 14 miles of existing FM road including surveying, right-of-way map, public meeting and environmental document. The project also included two separate PS&E’s. The first PS&E provided for 3.5 miles of reconstruction including horizontal and vertical realignment and a new waterway bridge. Mr. McDaniel developed the revised roadway alignment, roadway typical sections, intersection layout, cross drainage structures including a bridge classification culvert, traffic control plan, tabulated all quantities and compiled the PS&E for submittal. The second PS&E provided for a bridge replacement including


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project centerline realignment. Mr. McDaniel developed the revised roadway/bridge alignment and the typical sections. (Reference: John Sudela, P.E., TxDOT Liberty Area Office, 209 Layl Dr., Liberty, TX 77575, [email protected], Ph 936-336-2244) FM 1405 – TxDOT Beaumont District – Provided overall management of the project. The project consisted of PS&E to add shoulders and turn lanes, upgrade MBGF at bridge, safety treat fixed objects, and rehabilitate 6 miles of existing roadway. Mr. McDaniel assisted in the development of the roadway typical sections and intersection layouts. (Reference: Karen Davis, TxDOT Beaumont District Office, 8350 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, TX 77708, [email protected], Ph 409-292-5820) US 90, in Devers - TxDOT Beaumont District – Provided overall management to reconstruct an existing 2-lane asphalt roadway to 5-lane concrete roadway including bridge replacement in the City of Devers. The elements of design included paving, bridge replacement, storm sewer, and school flashers. Mr. McDaniel coordinated all utilities, revised the vertical and horizontal alignment from the existing schematic and conducted the public meeting to present the realignment and additional right-of-way requirements. He developed revised roadway alignments, roadway typical sections, prepared the bridge layout on the bridge replacement over Whites Bayou and assisted with the drainage analysis including storm sewer design. (Reference: John Sudela, P.E., TxDOT Liberty Area Office, 209 Layl Dr., Liberty, TX 77575, [email protected], Ph 936-336-2244) Other TxDOT projects that were similar in design requirements are listed below: US 290 – TxDOT Houston District – Principal in charge for the construction of main lanes and grade separations at Roberts Rd., Becker Rd. and Bauer Rd.; design included bridges, drainage, detention ponds, signalization and traffic control plans. US 90A – TxDOT Houston District – Principal in charge for a new freeway section, including the conversion of a MPRR underpass to an overpass along US 90A north of Hiram Clarke in Houston; design included bridges, railroad spur, storm sewer, signalization and traffic control plans. SH 146 in Mt. Belvieu – TxDOT Beaumont District – Project Engineer for the reconstruction of an existing 2-lane road to a 5-lane concrete road with 10-foot shoulders; design included bridge widening, storm sewer, drainage, signals, traffic control plans, and over 50 pipeline crossings Beltway 8 Frontage Roads from Wallisville Road to US 90 – TxDOT Houston District – Project Engineer for the construction of new frontage roads on new location; design included roadway alignment, outfall channels, storm sewer, culvert crossings and fresh water canal crossing.


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Recent example County and Toll Road projects are listed below: Beltway 8 East – Harris County Toll Road Authority – Principal in charge overseeing all design associated with adding the main lanes to the existing facility. Design included drainage, bridges and retaining walls. Sam Houston Tollway – Harris County Toll Road Authority – Principal in charge overseeing all design associated with the project. Design elements included adding an additional lane in each direction, reversal of existing on-ramp and off-ramps, thin-bond concrete overlay of the existing concrete pavement. Westpark Toll Road at US 59 Interchange – Harris County Toll Road Authority – Principal in charge overseeing all design associated with the project. Design elements included the extension of northbound and southbound frontage roads under US 59 main lanes, replacement of existing direct connectors, storm sewer drainage, detention, storm sewer pump station, retaining walls and traffic control plans. Cypress North Houston – Harris County PID – Principal in charge overseeing all design associated with the reconstruction of an existing 2-lane asphalt roadway to a 4-lane boulevard concrete curb and gutter arterial including traffic control, signalization, warrant studies, storm sewer and waterway bridge replacement Sens Road – Harris County PID - Principal in charge overseeing all design associated with the reconstruction of an existing 2-lane asphalt roadway to a 5-lane concrete curb and gutter roadway including traffic control, storm sewer, outfall channel reconstruction, detention and a permanent storm water pollution prevention pond. Atascocita Road – Harris County PID – Project Manager to expand 6.5 miles of an existing 2-lane asphalt roadway to a 4-lane and 5-lane roadway including signalization, outfall channels and a detention basin; the project was constructed in 3 separate PS&E’s Homestead Road – Harris County PID – Project Manager for the reconstruction of an existing 2-lane roadway to a 4-lane concrete boulevard curb and gutter roadway including traffic control, storm sewer, outfall channel reconstruction, waterway bridge, railroad grade separation, and signalization. Other Harris County projects that were similar in design requirements are listed below: Cutten Road from FM 1960 to Cypresswood Drive – Harris County PID – Reconstruct existing 2-lane road to new 4-lane divided; part of project was new location; included storm sewer, detention pond, signals and traffic control plans.


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Veterans Memorial Drive from Beltway 8 to Richey Road (2.5 miles) – Harris County PID – Add continuous left turn lanes including signals and traffic control plans. Scarsdale Boulevard from Black Hawk to Clear Creek – Harris County PID – Add 2 eastbound lanes to existing half-blvd. section and add 4-lane blvd. on new location including bridges, detention, Storm Water Quality Management Pond and traffic control plan. Gears Road from Veterans Memorial Drive to Ella Boulevard – Harris County PID – Reconstruct existing 2-lane road to a 5-lane concrete curb and gutter including storm sewer, signals, bridge widening across Greens Bayou and traffic control plans Aldine Mail Route Road from Aldine Westfield to US 59 – Harris County PID – Widen existing 2-lane road to 4-lane with left turn lanes, including bridge widening, signals, storm sewer and traffic control plans Huffmeister Road from US 290 to Cypress North Houston – Harris County PID – Widen existing 2-lane road to 6-lane blvd. including storm sewer, bridges, signals and traffic control plans. PROJECT EXPERIENCE – TRAFFIC Mr. McDaniel has extensive experience performing traffic studies including stop sign and signal warrants, speed zone determination, parking/no parking zones and level of service determination for isolated intersections and for arterials. His signal design experience includes new or modified signals at over 120 intersections. Typical projects include signalization plans, PS&E preparation, signal timing plans, and illumination design. Illumination design includes PS&E preparation for safety lighting, continuous roadway lighting and high mast lighting. Several typical traffic studies projects are listed below: Changeable Lane Assignment Study – Project Manager for a Study and Report to analyze two of the most highly congested intersections in Harris County and recommend improvements. The analyses included traffic counts, lane configuration, travel time and delay associated with the existing conditions. This provided a benchmark to compare against after the improvements are completed. Utilized Synchro and CORSIM software to model the intersections and determine improvements. Recommendations included additional through lanes, dual turn lanes and the installation of changeable lane assignment signs. On-Call Traffic Engineering Studies – Under multiple contracts, conducted numerous traffic studies that included stop signs and signal warrants, speed zones, school speed zones, parking, left and right turn lanes, intersections LOS analysis and sight distance analysis. The studies were conducted and submitted


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in a report format with recommendations for improvements and associated costs. LOS analyses were conducted utilizing Synchro software. FM 1960 at Cutten Road – Prepared a Traffic Impact Analysis for the proposed extension of Cutten Road from North of FM 1960 to Cypresswood Drive in Harris County. The analysis addressed the impact the proposed Cutten Road improvements would have on FM 1960 between Cutten Road and SH 249. Existing and projected volumes were obtained from the Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC) Regional Travel Model. The analysis was based on the following: mechanical traffic counts, Synchro software analysis, HGAC Regional Travel Model, FM 1960 widened to 7 lanes, Cypresswood Drive completed as a 4 lane and SH 249 upgraded to freeway type section. A report was prepared and submitted to Harris County and TxDOT. Several typical signalization projects are listed below: SH 35 in West Columbia – (TxDOT Houston District) – Project Manager for the reconstruction of a closed loop signal system in the city of West Columbia, Brazoria County. Five existing signals were replaced, one new signal and two flashing signals were added. The proposed signals were included in a new closed loop system. Vehicle detection at each intersection and within the system utilized Video Imaging Vehicle Detection System (VIVDS). Each intersection was evaluated for ADA requirements associated with crosswalks, ramps, pedestrian pushbuttons and signals. Special wheel chair ramps were required to accommodate the high curb and close proximity of the buildings to the curbs. All markings and signing associated with the signalized intersections were included. Quantity summary sheets, signal layouts, communication layouts, details, and applicable standards were provided for inclusion in the roadway PS&E package. IH 10 at Hildebrand and Spur 421 at Zarzamora – (TxDOT San Antonio District) Project Manager for the replacement of existing signals to accommodate additional lanes. Six existing signals were removed and replaced. New loop detectors were installed. New signal warrants were conducted at both intersections. All markings and signing associated with the signalized intersections were included. Quantity summary sheets, signal layouts, details, and applicable standards were provided for inclusion in the roadway PS&E package. Several typical lighting projects are listed below: Spur 330 in Baytown – (TxDOT Houston District) - Project Manager for reconstruction of 4.5 miles of 4-lane divided highway to a 6-lane freeway with frontage roads. Responsible for the development of continuous roadway lighting and for high mast lighting for this project. The design included lighting and conduit layouts, under bridge details for routing of conduit and lighting fixture placement, determination of service types, coordination of service outlets, and one-line circuit diagrams for 5 separate circuits. All electrical design was in accordance with the NEC Handbook. Voltage drops were conducted utilizing


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NEWVOLT. Summary sheets were compiled and construction costs were included. SH 146 in Mt. Belvieu – (TxDOT Beaumont District) - Project Engineer for reconstruction of a 2 lane road to a 5 lane road with shoulders. Responsible for lighting requirements which included safety lighting at 2 signalized intersections and safety lighting at the north end of the project located at the transition back to a 2-lane road. Scope included specifying lighting standards, lighting layout, service outlets, and summary sheets with construction costs.

Joel R. Colwell, P.E. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1995 LICENSE Professional Engineer: State of Texas No. 87667 TxDOT PRECERTIFICATIONS TxDOT Employee Sequence Number - 2348 Categories: 3.1.1, 3.4.1, 3.5.1, 4.1.1, 4.2.1, 7.1.1, 7.3.1, 8.1.1, 8.3.1 BACKGROUND Mr. Colwell has over 11 years of extensive knowledge in all areas of traffic, transportation and utility engineering. His experience includes managing all phases of PS&E work for a variety of clients including TxDOT, counties and utility companies. Mr. Colwell has been a Project Manager on over 200 utility design projects supervising a staff of 3 licensed Professional Engineers, 2 Graduate Engineers and 4 Engineering Technicians. Throughout these projects, Mr. Colwell has been involved with water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, overhead and underground power distribution and transmission, telecommunications including fiber optic and copper cables, fuel oil and natural gas pipelines. He currently serves as Task Leader and/or Project Manager for Midtown Engineers. Typical projects include Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) for urban/rural roads, traffic control plans, traffic studies, signal design, drainage studies and utility design PROJECT EXPERIENCE - TRANSPORTATION Mr. Colwell’s experience in the development of PS&E’s includes roadway, bridge layouts, traffic control plans and drainage design. Recent example projects are listed below. Greenhouse Road - Harris County PID Project Manager for this roadway project including all aspects of traffic and transportation including signal warrant studies and signal design at two locations, roadway, and storm sewer design. Mr. Colwell performed the Signing and pavement marking layouts, quantities, bid sheets and a Project Design Manual. Mr. Colwell was also the Project Engineer during the construction phase of the project. Pay estimates, construction shop drawings and biweekly field meetings were all part of the construction phase.

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Sens Road – Harris County PID Mr. Colwell was the Project Manager on a 2 mile schematic alignment of Sens Road in La Porte, Harris County. He was responsible for developing a horizontal alignment to tie existing roadways at the north and south end while analyzing the proposed route for utility conflicts, right of way acquisition costs, bridge reconstruction feasibility and drainage alternatives. Mr. Colwell was subsequently selected as Project Manager for the Preliminary Engineering for one of the two roadway reconstruction projects. Mr. Colwell was responsible for the design of all roadway plan and profiles, storm sewer design, Traffic Control Plans, detention and channel reconstruction design and coordination with survey and environmental for the project. The one mile long roadway project was expanded to include additional channel work and a 45 acre detention facility to accommodate multiple roadway projects and to lower the flood plain within the project area. The roadway, channel and detention pond cross sections were developed by Mr. Colwell. He also developed the Signing and Marking Layouts, quantities and construction estimate for the project. Cypress Rosehill Road – Harris County PID Project Manager for the Preliminary Engineering, Mr. Colwell was responsible for developing the right of way Schematics, Plan and Profiles including roadway geometrics for 6000’ of boulevard, storm sewer analysis and design, and utility verification. Mr. Colwell also designed the Bridge Layouts for twin bridges over Dry Creek, 1000’ of channel work used for detention, Traffic Control Plans and a Traffic Signal Layout. Mr. Colwell developed the quantity estimates, construction cost estimate and cross sections for the roadway and channel. PROJECT EXPERIENCE – TRAFFIC Mr. Colwell’s expertise in the area of Traffic Engineering includes Traffic Engineering Studies, Signal Design, Signal Timing and Signing and Pavement Markings. Mr. Colwell has performed Traffic Engineering Studies for multiple agencies in Texas on over 100 intersections, including safety analysis, signal warrants, intersection delay, stop sign warrants, speed zone determination, traffic counts and parking studies. Mr. Colwell has designed over 40 signalized intersections including all components of the signal PS&E package. He has developed all elements of the signal layout sheets including wiring charts, phasing diagrams, pole tables, signal locations, induction loops, VIVDS detection, elevation layouts, quantities and bid items in accordance to TxDOT design standards. Mr. Colwell has developed Signing and Pavement Marking Layouts on multiple concrete and asphalt roadway projects for TxDOT where he prepared signing and pavement marking layout sheets, and calculated quantities in accordance with TxDOT standards, the MUTCD and TxDOT’s Sign Crew Field Book. He is proficient in the use of the sign designations and TxDOT’s sign standards associated with both freeway and rural roadway installations and has successfully completed numerous large and small sign summary sheets to be incorporated in the plan set.


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Recent example projects are listed below. US 290 – TxDOT Houston District Project Task Leader responsible for the Signing and Pavement Marking layouts, Small and Large Sign summary sheets, and quantities for this project. The project included approximately 1.5 miles of freeway and frontage roads including ramps and 3 diamond intersections. All applicable Houston District and TxDOT standard sheets were identified and included in the plans. Spur 330 – TxDOT Houston District Project Task Leader responsible for signing and pavement markings along this 4.5 mile freeway, frontage road and direct connector reconstruction. Mr. Colwell developed all Signing and Marking Layouts, designed five (5) signalized diamond intersections, prepared Small and Large Sign Summary Sheets and quantities. All applicable Houston District and TxDOT standard sheets were identified and included in the plans. Harris County “On-Call” Traffic Studies - Harris County Project Manager responsible for various Traffic Studies including safety analysis, signal warrants, stop sign warrants, speed zone studies, parking studies, intersection delay and traffic counts for intersections within Harris County Precincts 3 and 4. Mr. Colwell performed over 50 of these studies for Harris County over a 4 year period. Mr. Colwell was responsible for site visits, analyzing data and developing a report and exhibits outlining the problems and recommending cost effective solutions for implementation. Westview Drive – City of Houston Mr. Colwell performed Traffic Signal Warrant Studies at two locations. Upon being warranted, he designed a traffic signal at each location to be included in the roadway reconstruction plans. Mr. Colwell also developed the Signing and Pavement Marking Layouts, quantities, and construction estimate. US 90A - TxDOT Houston District Project Task Leader responsible for traffic signals for the US 90A reconstruction in south Houston. Traffic signals were designed at US 90A at Hiram Clarke and US 90A at Willowbend. These signals included all components of the signal layout and all standards and details. Mr. Colwell also developed quantities for each of these locations. US 290 Signal Upgrades - Houston METRO Project Manager responsible for inspecting and recommending upgrades to 10 diamond intersections along the US 290 frontage roads. The inspections required site visits to determine if all components were in accordance to current design standards of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Plans were developed to modify existing signals to include the addition of signal preemption and wiring in addition to components needing upgrades.


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PROJECT EXPERIENCE – UTILITIES Mr. Colwell has multiple TxDOT precertifications for roadway design which complement the ability to analyze construction plans. Mr. Colwell has been a Task Leader for Utility Adjustment Monitoring, Verification, Coordination and Engineering on multiple projects.

Recent example projects are listed below. Houston Downtown Street Reconstruction Projects, Houston, TX - Project Manager for these joint projects for CenterPoint Energy, City of Houston, Downtown Management District and METRO. He performed design services for 18 street reconstruction projects in downtown Houston for approximately 35,000 feet of underground duct banks and hundreds of new or re-built manholes. Mr. Colwell coordinated design with City of Houston, Harris County, TxDOT, AT&T, and CenterPoint Energy. Mr. Colwell supervised the utility relocations and verified that utilities were adjusted/constructed in accordance with the utility permit, plans, specifications, City and METRO requirements, and contacted utility owners if discrepancies occurred.

Houston METRORail, Houston, TX – Project Manager for the CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric relocations required for construction of the Houston METRORail on Main Street and Fannin Street in Downtown Houston, Texas Medical Center and Reliant Park. The project consisted of adjusting manholes and concrete encased duct banks while minimizing impact on existing travel lanes. Mr. Colwell was responsible for review, design and permitting of all construction plans for the relocations. Mr. Colwell also was responsible for communication and correspondence between CenterPoint Energy, Houston METRO and the engineering consultant responsible for the rail design. Mr. Colwell verified that all facilities designed as part of the METRORail project were in compliance with City of Houston and METRO guidelines. Due to the fast-track rail construction schedule, Mr. Colwell was responsible for construction sequencing and phasing to avoid the rail contractor’s work zones. Detailed traffic control and pavement reconstruction drawings were also developed as part of the METRORail project. IH 10 138kV Transmission Line Relocation, Houston, TX - Team Leader and Project Manager for the field surveying, route study development, plan and profile design, traffic control plans, permitting and construction management for the CenterPoint Energy relocation of the overhead tower mounted transmission facility to dual 9-8” PVC concrete encased duct banks. The project consisted of open trench, directional drilling and auger boring techniques. The 10 miles of duct bank were designed to avoid all proposed roadway features and existing and proposed utilities while complying with the TxDOT Utility Accommodation Rules. Coordination was conducted with TxDOT, General Engineering Consultant, roadway Section Design Consultants and all public and private utility owners involved with the project including telecommunications, gas, fuel oil,


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water lines, sanitary sewers, storm sewers and any other facility within the project limits. Kinder Morgan Texas Pipeline Rehabilitation, Houston, TX - Project Manager for the project on Long Drive, Park Place and IH 45. The “smart pig” analysis and rehabilitation determination were performed by Mr. Colwell to evaluate where the critical locations were for reconstruction. Mr. Colwell also performed the utility research required to develop and permit plan and profile drawings. The project involved 7 separate construction sites including a 2000 foot 16”directional bore under IH 45 to replace the existing facility that was not accessible for maintenance. Each project location required a traffic control plan, pavement reconstruction drawing and details for rehabilitation. Mr. Colwell verified that the adjustments were made in accordance with the TxDOT Utility Accommodation Rules. Center Street Fiber Optics Installation, Deer Park, TX - Project Manager for the survey, design, utility research and coordination, review and permitting for approximately 1 mile of 4” conduit for Reliant Energy Communications. The project consisted of overhead, direct buried and directionally drilled installations. The project required coordination and research of underground and overhead facilities to evaluate available pole attachments space and cost/benefit analysis between overhead and underground installations. The project was reviewed, approved and permitted by the City of Deer Park and by all private utility companies within the project area. Port Road at State Highway 146, La Porte, TX - Task Leader for the open trench and auger bored installation of 12-4” PVC conduits for Reliant Energy. The project consisted of approximately 500’ of duct bank that crossed 17 pipelines within an existing pipeline easement serving the Port of Houston and the Houston Ship Channel area. The project also auger bored SH 146 and the adjacent frontage roads. With heavy utility involvement, research and coordination was extremely important. The project was coordinated with all pipelines and other utilities and was permitted through TxDOT prior to construction. Greenhouse Road, Katy, TX – Project Manager for the Harris County Public Infrastructure Department roadway project to widen Greenhouse Road. Greenhouse Road was designed to expand the existing roadway and bridge between an aerial sanitary sewer crossing and a 24” aerial steel casing owned by SBC. Mr. Colwell also conducted all four levels of SUE analysis on this project. Based on the finding from the SUE analysis a special signal foundation was designed to avoid existing facilities and allowed construction to continue without delays. Mr. Colwell was responsible and successful in coordinating all utility research and implementing a construction plan set that required no utility relocations or construction problems.


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Texas Medical Center – Fannin St. at MD Anderson Blvd. – Project Manager for the engineering design of an underground electrical distribution duct bank within the Texas Medical Center. Mr. Colwell reviewed record drawings, performed the design for CenterPoint Energy and coordinated the review and approval through the City of Houston. Mr. Colwell coordinated with all utility companies and METRO to cross all facilities including the METRO Light Rail. All traffic control plans and street cut details were developed by Mr. Colwell. Texas Medical Center – Holcombe Blvd. at MD Anderson Blvd. – Project Manager for the design of 100’ of underground electrical distribution duct bank within the Texas Medical Center. Mr. Colwell evaluated existing conditions and designed an underground electric duct bank within the City of Houston right of way along Holcombe Blvd. He coordinated approval with the City of Houston and developed all traffic control plans and street cut details.

Ramon A. Herrera, P.E. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1997 Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Houston, 2004 LICENSE Professional Engineer: State of Texas No. 90990 TxDOT PRECERTIFICATIONS TxDOT Employee Sequence Number - 12088 Categories: 3.1.1, 3.2.1, 3.4.1, 4.1.1, 4.2.1, 8.1.1, 8.3.1 BACKGROUND Mr. Herrera has over 9 years experience in engineering with the majority of his expertise in utility engineering design, utility conflict resolution and utility construction coordination. Mr. Herrera has been a Project Manager on over 200 utility design projects for various private and public clients. Throughout these projects, Mr. Herrera has been involved with water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, overhead and underground power distribution and transmission, telecommunications including fiber optic and copper cables, fuel oil and natural gas pipelines. He has worked with various environmental issues including tree preservation, wetland preservation and environmentally sensitive areas. Mr. Herrera also has multiple TxDOT pre-certifications for roadway design which complement the ability to analyze construction plans. Mr. Herrera has been a Task Leader for Utility Adjustment Monitoring, Verification, Coordination and Engineering on multiple projects. He currently serves as Task Leader and/or Project Manager for Midtown Engineers. Mr. Herrera also has experience in the realm of land and site development. His project experience includes the design of paving, grading, drainage, utility and storm water pollution prevention plans. He has completed several site developments in Harris, Brazoria and Fort Bend Counties. PROJECT EXPERIENCE - UTILITES George Bush Intercontinental Airport Houston (IAH) - Project Manager for this project. Mr. Herrera provided engineering services in support of 9,200 linear feet of underground electrical duct bank for the 15L-33R runway expansion. The construction methodology consisted of both open trench and auger boring techniques (including two 60-inch diameter bored steel casings). Mr. Herrera coordinated design around existing and proposed facilities including jet fuel lines, runway lighting, buried cable, glycol and washwater force mains and storm sewer systems. The scope of the project required Mr. Herrera’s design to allow airport traffic to maintain normal operation on the pertinent taxiways during the

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construction phase. Mr. Herrera coordinated all design and construction with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the City of Houston Airport System (HAS), Southwestern Bell and various consulting firms. IH-10 138kV Transmission Line Relocation, Houston, TX – Team Leader for the field surveying, route study development, plan and profile design, traffic control plans, permitting and construction management for the CenterPoint Energy relocation of the overhead tower mounted transmission facility to dual 9-8” PVC concrete encased duct banks. The 10 miles of duct bank were designed to avoid all proposed roadway features and existing and proposed utilities while complying with the TxDOT Utility Accommodation Rules. Coordination was conducted with TxDOT, General Engineering Consultant, roadway Section Design Consultants and all public and private utility owners involved with the project including telecommunications, gas, fuel oil, water lines, sanitary sewers, storm sewers and any other facility within the project limits. IH-10 Gas Pipeline Relocations for CenterPoint Energy, Houston, TX - Project Manager and a Task Leader for this project. Mr. Herrera provided utility engineering design services in support of gas pipeline relocations for CenterPoint Energy Gas. All facilities were designed to meet the TxDOT Utility Manual guidelines. The project limits were from IH-610 to SH 99 with a total length of 21.5 miles. Each of the 10 sections of the project required conflict review, Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) coordination, field surveying, design coordination, plan & profile development, traffic control plans, permitting from the City of Houston, TxDOT and/or various other cities and construction coordination. Design considerations were taken to avoid wetland and environmentally recognized areas. The total length of pipeline designed was over 113,000 linear feet of both plastic and steel pipe with diameters up to 16-inch (intermediate and high pressure). Design included valves, fittings, city gate stations, district regulator stations and hundreds of service connections (residential and commercial). Houston Downtown Street Reconstruction Projects, Houston, TX – Task Leader for these joint projects for CenterPoint Energy, City of Houston, Downtown Management District, COTSWOLD and METRO. Mr. Herrera performed field visits, design services for 18 street reconstruction projects in downtown Houston for approximately 35,000 feet of underground duct banks and hundreds of new or re-built manholes. Mr. Herrera coordinated design with City of Houston, Harris County, TxDOT, Southwestern Bell, and CenterPoint Energy. Mr. Herrera coordinated all utility relocations with the City of Houston, METRO, CenterPoint Energy and the contractors. In addition, Mr. Herrera obtained permits from the relevant public agencies and coordinated construction schedules with all parties involved.


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Galveston Downtown Streets (20th Street to 24th Street) Galveston, TX – As Project Manager for this project, Mr. Herrera provided engineering design services for the construction of multiple duct bank connections in the street rights-of-way of 20th through 24th Streets from Avenue A to Avenue C. Mr. Herrera coordinated field surveying, engineering design and permitting with the City of Galveston for all three phases of the project. Traffic control plans and construction details were provided for all phases of the project. The construction methodology consisted of both open trench and box tunneling techniques. Mr. Herrera included design considerations to minimize the impact to brick pavers which were of historical value and significance to the community. University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Galveston, TX – Project Manager for the engineering design of over 1,500 linear feet of underground duct bank at UTMB. Mr. Herrera provided a design of a new duct bank system that would alleviate a power outage problem that had been plaguing the university at the time. Mr. Herrera analyzed a comprehensive survey of the entire campus and conducted an elevation field survey to supplement the design effort. All proposed facilities were coordinated with UTMB, the City of Galveston and CenterPoint Energy for approval. Houston METRORail Houston, TX – As team leader for this project, Mr. Herrera provided utility engineering design services in support of complete relocations plans for CenterPoint Energy underground electric facilities. The project area extended for 4.75 miles from the north side of downtown Houston to the southern end of the Texas Medical Center. Mr. Herrera provided conflict review and analysis of proposed METRO Rail construction drawings to identify conflicts and to design relocations for facilities that were deemed to be in conflict. In addition, Mr. Herrera was responsible for preliminary design, final design and coordination of all construction plans for the relocations (approx. 11,600 feet of underground duct banks). In the Hermann Park area, design considerations were taken to avoid environmentally sensitive areas and ensure tree preservation. Traffic control plans, construction details and permitting services were provided for each section of the project. IH 10 Electrical Distribution Underground Crossings, Houston, TX - Project Manager and a Task Leader for this project. Mr. Herrera provided adjustment monitoring, verification and design services for 42 directionally bored underground crossings and three dry bore crossings in relation to the Katy Freeway Expansion Project. Each of these facilities was designed and constructed in conformance with the TxDOT Utility Manual. The directionally bored crossings replaced existing aerial lines which were in conflict with new TxDOT facilities. Two of the dry bores were approximately 45 feet deep and required engineered excavation pits on both ends. Mr. Herrera verified that the crossings were installed in accordance with the plans and specifications, TxDOT, municipal and CenterPoint requirements.


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Westpark Toll Road Electrical Distribution Underground Crossings, Houston, TX – Project Manager and Task Leader responsible for engineering design, inspection and construction management for over 20 directionally bored crossings for CenterPoint Energy Electric. Project duties included engineering design, utility coordination, permitting, scheduling, construction management and verification, and construction coordination/documentation including client representation at HCTRA coordination meetings. In addition, Mr. Herrera provided utility conflict resolution during the construction phase of the project, as necessary. US 59 crossing at Brays Bayou, Houston, TX - Project Manager for a directionally drilled crossing under U.S. Highway 59 and Brays Bayou in Houston. Underground crossing replaced existing overhead power lines which did not meet TxDOT overhead clearance requirements. Crossing consisted of 18-5” and 6-3” HDPE type SDR-11 conduits in a 36” diameter hole with no casing. The bore had a total length of 1,200 feet with a maximum depth of 75 feet below grade. Mr. Herrera verified that the directional bore was performed in accordance with the utility permit, plans, specifications, TxDOT and CenterPoint Energy requirements. US 59 crossings at State Highway 6 and Williams Trace, Sugar Land, TX – Project Manager and Task Leader for this project. Mr. Herrera provided utility engineering design services in support of two auger bored crossings for CenterPoint Energy Electric. The underground crossings replaced existing aerial lines which were in conflict with new TxDOT overpasses at State Highway 6 and Williams Trace. Final construction plans included plan & profile design, traffic control design, pavement restoration and construction details. Each location required conflict review, field surveying, design coordination and construction coordination under an accelerated schedule. Design and permit coordination were conducted with the City of Sugarland, TxDOT and public utility companies. Homestead Road Gas Pipeline Crossing, Houston, TX – Project Manager for this project. He provided utility engineering design services in support of a directionally bored gas pipeline crossing for Daystar Oil and Gas. The crossing replaced an existing pipeline which was in conflict with new Harris County pavement and drainage facilities. Mr. Herrera provided plan & profiles, traffic control plans and construction details in the final construction package. Design coordination and permitting were conducted with the Harris County Public Infrastructure Department and the roadway contractor, as necessary. IH-10 Telecommunications Relocations, Houston, TX - Project Manager and a Task Leader for this project. Mr. Herrera provided route analysis and complete relocation plans for three directionally drilled TVMAX fiber optic conduits, five Phonoscope underground conduit relocations and one directionally drilled crossing for CenterPoint Energy. The underground conduits replaced existing aerial crossings which were in conflict with new TxDOT facilities. The TVMAX conduits were designed as a joint bore effort with other facilities.


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Each relocation was designed to conform to the TxDOT Utility Manual guidelines. In addition, all locations underwent a conflict analysis with TxDOT roadway plans and specifications. Coordination efforts were conducted with TxDOT, City of Houston and multiple contractors. PROJECT EXPERIENCE - FLOOD CONTROL Harris County Flood Control (HCFCD) Watershed Master Plan – Project Manager for the analysis and characterization of five (5) watersheds including Armand Bayou, Cedar Bayou, Goose Creek, Carpenters Bayou and Brays Bayou. Mr. Herrera coordinated all field data reporting, progress meetings, hydrological analysis, tool implementation, and coordination with other watershed teams and HCFCD. The project undertaking required a massive effort to collect historical data from the HCFCD archives and analyze it with current data from the Tropical Storm Allison Recovery Project (TSARP). PROJECT EXPERIENCE - SITE DEVELOPMENT Weatherford EDI Equipment Staging Area – Project Manager for the field surveying, engineering design, construction coordination and permitting for a 2.43 acre asphalt staging area and detention facility. With limited space and area, Mr. Herrera provided storm water detention to meet Harris County Engineering standards. All permitting was acquired through Harris County and construction services were provided as necessary. Church of Latter-Day Saints in Richmond, TX – Mr. Herrera was Project Manager for the proposed 6.1 acres church building and parking lot in Richmond, Texas. Engineering design included a demolition plan, paving, grading, drainage, utilities, storm water pollution prevention, outdoor lighting and pavement design. Permitting was obtained from Fort Bend County Engineering, Fort Bend County Drainage District and the City of Houston. Since the site existed within the Waterside Estates Subdivision, coordination of landscaping and median cuts was necessary. In addition, re-platting, field surveys and coordination with the architect were conducted as necessary. Fulshear R.V. and Boat Storage Facility – Mr. Herrera was Project Manager for the proposed boat storage facility on FM 1093 in Fulshear, Texas. Mr. Herrera provided paving, grading and drainage design for the 13 acre site. The site included three 33,000 square foot storage buildings, a storm sewer system, inlets, a detention pond, a pump station and driveways. An outdoor lighting plan was developed to meet the strict Fort Bend County lighting ordinance. Permitting was obtained from Fort Bend County Engineering, Fort Bend County Drainage District, City of Fulshear and TxDOT.

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PROJECTS

SCHEMATIC DEVELOPMENT The Principals at Midtown Engineers have conducted route studies, developed schematics and presented preferred alignments based on the following issues: environmental findings, resident relocation, right of way costs and construction cost. They have conducted public meetings associated with these studies, including the discussions with land owners affected by right of way takings. The following is an overview of the types of projects completed by our staff.

• FM 1409 — TxDOT Beaumont District — Provided overall management of the project from initial scope development through design. The project consisted of route study for 14 miles of existing FM road including surveying, right-of-way map, public meeting and environmental document. We developed the initial schematic utilizing environmental constraints to assist in the alignment. A public meeting was conducted presenting four alignment options including a recommended alignment. The project also included two separate PS&E’s.

• US 90, in Devers — TxDOT Beaumont District — Provided overall management of the project. Coordinated all utilities, revised the horizontal alignment from the existing schematic, added a profile to the existing schematic and conducted the public meeting to present the realignment and additional right-of-way requirements. Contacted all affected property owners and coordinated revisions to an existing right-of-way map to include additional takings. Developed revised roadway alignments, roadway typical sections and assisted with the drainage analysis.

PS&E ROADWAY DESIGN

Providing Roadway Design and preparing plans, specifications and estimates for our clients is one of the hallmarks of the Principals at Midtown Engineers. Our expertise in designing roads, state highways, freeways, and major interchanges has drawn the attention of both public and private sector clients. We offer our clients solutions to all of their transportation challenges by providing proven design experience along with the knowledge and innovative technical understanding of today’s complex transportation environment. The following is an overview of the types of projects completed by our staff.

TxDOT PROJECTS • Spur 330 – TxDOT Houston District – PS&E for reconstruction of 4.5 miles of

4-lane divided highway to a 6-lane freeway with frontage roads; included 7 bridges, a direct connector, storm sewer, signalization of 4 diamond interchanges, continuous roadway lighting and high mast lighting.

• FM 1409 – TxDOT Beaumont District – Project consisted of route study for 14 miles of existing FM road including surveying, right-of-way map, public meeting and environmental document. The project also included two separate PS&E’s. The first PS&E provided for 3.5 miles of reconstruction including horizontal and vertical realignment and a new waterway bridge. Developed the revised roadway alignment, roadway typical sections, intersection layout, cross drainage structures including a bridge classification culvert, traffic control plan, tabulated all quantities and compiled the PS&E for submittal. The second PS&E provided for a bridge replacement including project centerline realignment. Developed the revised roadway/bridge alignment and the typical sections.

• FM 1405 – TxDOT Beaumont District – Provided overall management of the project. The project consisted of PS&E to add shoulders and turn lanes, upgrade MBGF at bridge, safety treat fixed objects, and rehabilitate 6 miles of existing roadway. Assisted in the development of the roadway typical sections and intersection layouts.

• US 90, in Devers - TxDOT Beaumont District – Reconstruction of an existing 2-lane asphalt roadway to 5-lane concrete roadway including bridge replacement in the City of Devers. The elements of design included paving, bridge replacement, storm sewer, and school flashers. Coordinated all utilities, revised the vertical and horizontal alignment from the existing schematic and conducted the public meeting to present the realignment and additional right-of-way requirements. Developed revised roadway alignments, roadway typical sections, prepared the bridge layout on the bridge replacement over Whites Bayou and assisted with the drainage analysis including storm sewer design.

Other TxDOT projects that were similar in design requirements are listed below:

• US 290 – TxDOT Houston District – Construction of main lanes and grade separation at Roberts Rd., Becker Rd. and Bauer Rd.; design included bridges, drainage, detention ponds, signalization and traffic control plans.

• US 90A – TxDOT Houston District – New freeway section, including the conversion of a MPRR underpass to an overpass along US 90A north of Hiram Clarke in Houston; design included bridges, railroad spur, storm sewer, signalization and traffic control plans.

• SH 146 in Mt. Belvieu – TxDOT Beaumont District – Reconstruction of an existing 2-lane road to a 5-lane concrete road with 10-foot shoulders; design included bridge widening, storm sewer, drainage, signals, traffic control plans, and over 50 pipeline crossings

• Beltway 8 Frontage Roads from Wallisville Road to US 90 – TxDOT Houston District – Construction of new frontage roads on new location; design included roadway alignment, outfall channels, storm sewer, culvert crossings and fresh water canal crossing.

HARRIS COUNTY TOLL ROAD PROJECTS

• Beltway 8 East — Harris County Toll Road Authority — Added the mainlanes to the existing facility. Design included drainage, bridges and retaining walls.

• Sam Houston Tollway — Harris County Roll Road Authority — Design elements included adding an additional lane in each direction, reversal of existing on-ramp and off-ramps and thinbond concrete overlay of the existing concrete pavement

• Westpark Toll Road at US 59 Interchange — Harris County Toll Road Authority —Design elements included the extension of northbound and southbound frontage roads under US 59 mainlanes, replacement of existing direct connectors, storm sewer drainage, detention, storm sewer pump station, retaining walls and traffic control plans

HARRIS COUNTY PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE DEPARTMENT PROJECTS

• Cypress North Houston — Harris County PID — Reconstruction of an existing 2-lane asphalt roadway to a 4-lane boulevard concrete curb and gutter arterial including traffic control, signalization, warrant studies, storm sewer and waterway bridge replacement.

• Sens Road — Harris County PID — Reconstruction of an existing 2-lane asphalt roadway to a 5-lane concrete curb and gutter roadway including traffic control, storm sewer, outfall channel reconstruction, detention and a permanent storm water pollution prevention pond.

• Atascocita Road — Harris County PID — Expanded 6.5 miles of an existing 2-lane asphalt roadway to a 4-lane and 5-lane roadway including signalization, outfall channels and a detention basin; the project was constructed in 3 separate PS&E’s.

• Homestead Road — Harris County PID — Reconstruction of an existing 2-lane roadway to a 4-lane concrete boulevard curb and gutter roadway including traffic control, storm sewer, outfall channel reconstruction, waterway bridge, railroad grade separation, and signalization.

Other TxDOT projects that were similar in design requirements are listed below:

• Cutten Road from FM 1960 to Cypresswood Drive — Harris County PID — Reconstruct existing 2-lane road to new 4-lane divided; part of project was new location; included storm sewer, detention pond, signals and traffic control plans.

• Veterans Memorial Drive from Beltway 8 to Richey Road (2.5 miles) — Harris County PID — Add continuous left turn lanes including 3 new signals, 2 modified signals and traffic control plans.

• Scarsdale Boulevard from Black Hawk to Clear Creek — Harris County PID — Added 2 eastbound lanes to existing half-blvd. section and added new 4-lane blvd. concrete curb and gutter on new location including bridges, detention, Storm Water Quality Management Pond and traffic control plan.

• Gears Road from Veterans Memorial Drive to Ella Boulevard — Harris County PID — Reconstructed existing 2-lane road to a 5-lane concrete curb and gutter including storm sewer, signals, bridge widening across Green Bayou and traffic control plans.

• Aldine Mail Route Road from Aldine Westfield to US 59 — Harris County PID — Widened existing 2-lane road to 4-lane with left turn lanes, including bridge widening, signals, storm sewer and traffic control plans.

• Huffmeister Road from US 290 to Cypress North Houston — Harris County PID — Reconstructed existing 2-lane road to 6-lane blvd. concrete curb and gutter including storm sewer, bridges, signals and traffic control plans.

TRAFFIC ENGINEERING Midtown Engineers’ Principals have been meeting the Traffic related needs of the Public and Private sector for 28 years. This experience includes data collection, studies and design services. Following is an overview of the types of projects completed by our staff. DATA COLLECTION — Includes 24-hour traffic counts; turning movement counts; pedestrian counts; travel time and delay counts TRAFFIC STUDIES — Over 100 various traffic studies; included stop sign and signal warrants; left and right turn warrants; speed zone, parking, pedestrian and delay studies; intersection sight distance analysis; intersection delay analysis; intersection level of service analysis; corridor level of service analysis; traffic input analysis SIGNALIZATION DESIGN — Over 120 traffic signal designs; included layouts for span wire, mast arm and modular signals; detection and pre-emption design included loop detectors, video imaging vehicle detection system (VIVDS) and Opticom; each project consisted of vehicle detection, signal layouts (design & construction phase), wiring chart, pedestrian accommodation, signing & striping, controller cabinet location, service outlet determination, signal phasing, luminaire placement and construction phasing ILLUMINATION — Includes lighting warrant studies; design for safety lighting, continuous roadway lighting and high mast lighting; electrical one-line diagrams and service outlets The above engineering services were included on projects performed by Midtown Engineers’ staff. Following is a partial list of these projects: • Changeable Lane Assignment Signs (CLAS) for Harris County — included

the study and design for two of the most congested intersections in Harris County; study phase included level of service and delay analysis, signal and roadway recommendations; design phase included PS&E for additional lanes and new traffic signals

• On-Call Traffic Engineering Services for Harris County — multiple contracts included traffic studies at various locations in Harris County; studies included all the services listed above under Traffic Studies

• Signal Interconnect — Veterans Memorial Drive for Harris County — provided hardwire interconnect design utilizing fiber optic cable along Veterans Memorial Drive from West Road to Spears (15,000 Feet) including splices at seven separate signalized intersections within project limits

• Traffic Signalization and Left Turn Lane — Kingsland Blvd. at Dominion Dr. for Harris County — provided traffic signal design including signal layout, detection, wiring, phasing, signing and pedestrian facilities. Added left turn lanes on both Kingsland Blvd. approaches. Designed buried fiber optic interconnect between adjacent signals on both sides of new signal.

• Traffic Signalization and Road Work — Woodforest Blvd. at Deerpass Dr. for Harris County — Provided span wire and mast arm signal design including signal layout, detection, wiring, signing and pedestrian facilities. Removed boulevard median crossings on both approaches of Woodforest Blvd.

• Traffic Signalization and Left Turn Lane — Fry Road at Keith Harrow Blvd. for Harris County — Provided traffic signal design including signal layout, detection, wiring, phasing, signing and pedestrian facilities. Provided pavement widening along Fry Road to create a left turn lane and transition.

• Other Locations Where Similar Work Has Been Performed — Garth Rd. @Cedar Bayou/Lynchburg Huffmeister @ Cypress N. Houston Main @ Cedar Bayou/Lynchburg Huffmeister @ Fleur de Lis SH 146 @ FM 1942/Loop 207 N Huffmeister @ Cypress Corner SH 146 @ Loop 207 S Huffmeister @ Ravensway Bay Area Blvd @ Bayport Homestead @ Winfield W Little York @ Georgetown Colony Homestead @ Old Humble Westheimer Pkway @ S Barker Cypress Scarsdale @ Black Hawk Veterans Memorial @ Gears Atascocita @ Wilson Veterans Memorial @ W. Green Atascocita @ Will Clayton Pkwy Veterans Memorial @ Richey Atascocita @ Woodland Hills Veterans Memorial @ Blackpool Atascocita @ Timber Forest Veterans Memorial @ Spears Atascocita @ FM 1960 Veterans Memorial @ Antoine Aldine Mail Route @ U.S. 59 Veterans Memorial @ Willow Tree Aldine Mail Route @ JFK Gears @ T.C. Jester Aldine Mail Route @ Gloger Gears @ Walters Aldine MailRoute@AldineWestfield Gears @ Ella Space Center @ Bay Area Blvd. Gears @ Trickey Hiram Clarke @ Anderson Gears @ Walters Allen Genoa @ Ave I/Vista Greenhouse @ Saums Clinton @ Fidelity Greenhouse @ Spanish Needle Clinton @ Main Fry @ W. Little York Pasadena Blvd @ Havana Fry @ Kieth Harrow Pasadena Blvd @ Luella Cypress N. Houston @ Terrebone Pasadena Blvd @ East Blvd. Huffmeister @ White Oak Landing Pasadena Blvd @ Underwood Dell Dale @ Wallisville Pasadena Blvd @ Center Dell Dale @ Woodforest

• Additional Locations Where Similar Work Has Been Performed — Woodforest @ Sterling Green/Overbluff Woodforest @ Grand Oaks Industrial Rd @ Miles Industrial RD @ Sheffield Louetta @ Cypresswood Louetta @ Terranova West Aldine Westfield @ WW Thorne Aldine Mail Road @ Lillja Rankin @ E. Hardy E. Richey @ Imperial Valley Fairbanks N Houston @ Battleoak Fairbanks N Houston @ Rodney Ray Fairbanks N Houston @ Breen Fairbanks N Houston @ West Windfern@Rodney Ray Windfern @ Phillippine Cutten @ FM 1960 Cutten @ Cypresswood Eldridge Parkway @ Enclave Eldridge Parkway @ Parkway Plaza/Sand Bridge Eldridge Parkway @ Briar Forest Westheimer Parkway @ S Barker Cypress Highland Knolls @ W Green Blvd Mason @ Cimarron Texas Ave @ Bay Area Blvd Texas Ave @ Medical Center Blvd Texas Ave @ Nasa Rd 1 Saturn @ Hercules Harwin @ N Course Dr Clay @ Hickory Downs Clay @ Pine Forest Fry @ Saums Kuykendahl @ Rankin Kuykendahl @ Colwell Kuykendahl @ Kuykendahl Huffsmith Kuykendahl @ Cypressdale Kuykendahl @ Woerner Wallisville @ Purple Sage Wallisville @ Wood Bend Woodforest @ Freeport Market @ Pemberton Fairmont Parkway @ Broadway Fairmont Parkway @ Driftwood Red Bluff @ Underwood

UTILITY ENGINEERING

Our engineers are considered experts in the field of Utility Engineering. Our Project Managers have been developing full PS&E packages for all types of utility projects for the last 10 years. The Midtown Engineers staff is known for its comprehensive analysis of existing utility systems and the determination as to where utility conflicts exist with proposed construction and which utilities are in conflict. Our engineers have been designing utility reallocations for one of the largest power companies in the United States for over 10 years. Whether your project challenges are relocating water lines, sanitary sewer lines, storm sewer lines, fuel oil pipelines, natural gas systems, copper telecommunication, fiber optic lines, or underground electrical transmission and distribution facilities, Midtown Engineers is your answer to all of your utility challenges. ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION AND TRANSMISSION PROJECTS • Houston Downtown Street Reconstruction Projects, Houston, TX - Joint

projects for CenterPoint Energy, City of Houston, Downtown Management District and METRO. Performed design services for 18 street reconstruction projects in downtown Houston for approximately 35,000 feet of underground duct banks and hundreds of new or re-built manholes. Coordinated design with City of Houston, Harris County, TxDOT, AT&T, and CenterPoint Energy. Supervised the utility relocations and verified that utilities were adjusted/constructed in accordance with the utility permit, plans, specifications, City and METRO requirements, and contacted utility owners if discrepancies occurred.

• Houston METRORail, Houston, TX – Project for the CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric relocations required for construction of the Houston METRORail on Main Street and Fannin Street in Downtown Houston, Texas Medical Center and Reliant Park. The project consisted of adjusting manholes and concrete encased duct banks while minimizing impact on existing travel lanes. Responsible for review, design and permitting of all construction plans for the relocations. Responsible for communication and correspondence between CenterPoint Energy, Houston METRO and the engineering consultant responsible for the rail design. Verified that all facilities designed as part of the METRORail project were in compliance with City of Houston and METRO guidelines. Due to the fast-track rail construction schedule, we were responsible for construction sequencing and phasing to avoid the rail contractor’s work zones. Detailed traffic control and pavement reconstruction drawings were also developed as part of the METRORail project.

• IH 10 138kV Transmission Line Relocation, Houston, TX - Managed the

field surveying, route study development, plan and profile design, traffic control plans, permitting and construction management

for the CenterPoint Energy relocation of the overhead tower mounted transmission facility to dual 9-8”PVC concrete encased duct banks. The project consisted of open trench, directional drilling and auger boring techniques. The 10 miles of duct bank were designed to avoid all proposed roadway features and existing and proposed utilities while complying with the TxDOT Utility Accommodation Rules. Coordination was conducted with TxDOT, General Engineering Consultant, roadway Section Design Consultants and all public and private utility owners involved with the project including telecommunications, gas, fuel oil, water lines, sanitary sewers, storm sewers and any other facility within the project limits.

• Texas Medical Center – Fannin St. at MD Anderson Blvd. – Project

included the engineering design of an underground electrical distribution duct bank within the Texas Medical Center. Reviewed record drawings, performed the design for CenterPoint Energy and coordinated the review and approval through the City of Houston. We coordinated with all utility companies and METRO to cross all facilities including the METRO Light Rail. We developed traffic control plans and street cut details.

• Texas Medical Center – Holcombe Blvd. at MD Anderson Blvd. – Project

included the design of 100’ of underground electrical distribution duct bank within the Texas Medical Center. Evaluated existing conditions and designed an underground electric duct bank within the City of Houston right of way along Holcombe Blvd. Coordinated approval with the City of Houston and developed all traffic control plans and street cut details.

• IH 10 Electrical Distribution Underground Crossings, Houston, TX –

Provided adjustment monitoring, verification and design services for 42” directionally bored underground crossings and three dry bore crossings in relation to the Katy Freeway Expansion Project. Each of these facilities was designed and constructed in conformance with the TxDOT Utility Manual. The directionally bored crossings replaced existing aerial lines which were in conflict with new TxDOT facilities. Two of the dry bores were approximately 45 feet deep and required engineered excavation pits on both ends. Verified that the crossings were installed in accordance with the plans and specifications, TxDOT, municipal and CenterPoint requirements.

• Westpark Toll Road Electrical Distribution Underground Crossings,

Houston, TX – Responsible for engineering design, inspection and construction management for over 20 directionally bored crossings for CenterPoint Energy Electric. Project duties included engineering design, utility coordination, permitting, scheduling, construction management and verification, and construction coordination/documentation including client representation at HCTRA coordination meetings. Provided utility conflict resolution during the construction phase of the project, as necessary.

• US 59 Crossing at Brays Bayou, Houston, TX - Project consisted of a directionally drilled crossing under U.S. Highway 59 and Brays Bayou in Houston. Underground crossing replaced existing overhead power lines which did not meet TxDOT overhead clearance requirements. Crossing consisted of 18-5” and 6-3” HDPE type SDR-11 conduits in a 36” diameter hole with no casing. The bore had a total length of 1,200 feet with a maximum depth of 75 feet below grade. Verified that the directional bore was performed in accordance with the utility permit, plans, specifications, TxDOT and CenterPoint Energy requirements.

• US 59 crossings at State Highway 6 and Williams Trace, Sugar Land, TX – Provided utility engineering design services in support of two auger bored crossings for CenterPoint Energy Electric. The underground crossings replaced existing aerial lines which were in conflict with new TxDOT overpasses at State Highway 6 and Williams Trace. Final construction plans included plan & profile design, traffic control design, pavement restoration and construction details. Each location required conflict review, field surveying, design coordination and construction coordination under an accelerated schedule. Design and permit coordination were conducted with the City of Sugarland, TxDOT and public utility companies.

GAS PIPELINE PROJECTS • IH-10 Gas Pipeline Relocations for CenterPoint Energy, Houston, TX -

Provided utility engineering design services in support of gas pipeline relocations for CenterPoint Energy Gas. All facilities were designed to meet the TxDOT Utility Manual guidelines. The project limits were from IH-610 to SH 99 with a total length of 21.5 miles. Each of the 10 sections of the project required conflict review, Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) coordination, field surveying, design coordination, plan & profile development, traffic control plans, permitting from the City of Houston, TxDOT and/or various other cities and construction coordination. Design considerations were taken to avoid wetland and environmentally recognized areas. The total length of pipeline designed was over 113,000 linear feet of both plastic and steel pipe with diameters up to 16-inch (intermediate and high pressure). Design included valves, fittings, city gate stations, district regulator stations and hundreds of service connections (residential and commercial).

• Homestead Road Gas Pipeline Crossing, Houston, TX – Provided utility

engineering design services in support of a directionally bored gas pipeline crossing for Daystar Oil and Gas. The crossing replaced an existing pipeline which was in conflict with new Harris County pavement and drainage facilities. Provided plan & profiles, traffic control plans and construction details in the final construction package. Design coordination and permitting were conducted with the Harris County Public Infrastructure Department and the roadway contractor, as necessary.

• Kinder Morgan Texas Pipeline Rehabilitation, Houston, TX - Project on Long Drive, Park Place and IH 45. The “smart pig” analysis and rehabilitation determination was performed by us to evaluate where the critical locations were for reconstruction. Performed the utility research required to develop and permit plan and profile drawings. The project involved 7 separate construction sites including a 2000 foot 16”directional bore under IH 45 to replace the existing facility that was not accessible for maintenance. Each project location required a traffic control plan, pavement reconstruction drawing and details for rehabilitation. Verified that the adjustments were made in accordance with the TxDOT Utility Accommodation Rules.

TELECOMMUNICATION PROJECTS • IH-10 Telecommunications Relocations, Houston, TX - Provided route

analysis and complete relocation plans for three directionally drilled TVMAX fiber optic conduits, five Phonoscope underground conduit relocations and one directionally drilled crossing for CenterPoint Energy. The underground conduits replaced existing aerial crossings which were in conflict with new TxDOT facilities. The TVMAX conduits were designed as a joint bore effort with other facilities. Each relocation was designed to conform to the TxDOT Utility Manual guidelines. In addition, all locations underwent a conflict analysis with TxDOT roadway plans and specifications. Coordination efforts were conducted with TxDOT, City of Houston and multiple contractors.

• Center Street Fiber Optics Installation, Deer Park, TX - Project consisted of

the survey, design, utility research and coordination, review and permitting for approximately 1 mile of 4” conduit for Reliant Energy Communications. The project consisted of overhead, direct buried and directionally drilled installations. The project required coordination and research of underground and overhead facilities to evaluate available pole attachments space and cost/benefit analysis between overhead and underground installations. The project was reviewed, approved and permitted by the City of Deer Park and by all private utility companies within the project area.

• Greenhouse Road, Katy, TX – Harris County Public Infrastructure Department

roadway project to widen Greenhouse Road. Greenhouse Road was designed to expand the existing roadway and bridge between an aerial sanitary sewer crossing and a 24” aerial steel casing owned by SBC. Conducted all four levels of SUE analysis on this project. Based on the finding from the SUE analysis a special signal foundation was designed to avoid existing facilities and allowed construction to continue without delays. Responsible and successful in coordinating all utility research and implementing a construction plan set that required no utility relocations or construction problems.

NLC1 - Utility Adjustment Coordination: The qualifications for this non-listed Major Work Category include at least one individual with at least two (2) years demonstrated experience in Utility Adjustment Coordination and Agreement Preparation as a lead worker. Utility Adjustment Coordination includes coordination, cooperation and communication with each and every utility represented on the project site. Utility Adjustment coordination will require meetings with TxDOT engineers and individual utility companies, communication with utilities and coordination and preparation of utility agreements for adjustment to meet all requirements of the TxDOT design plans, construction activities, TxDOT Utility Accommodation Rules and TxDOT Utility Manual. Joel R. Colwell, P.E. (ESN 2348) has 10 years experience and has been a Project Manager on over 200 utility design projects supervising a staff of 3 licensed Professional Engineers, 2 Graduate Engineers and 4 Engineering Technicians. Throughout these projects, Mr. Colwell has been involved with water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, overhead and underground power distribution and transmission, telecommunications including fiber optic and copper cables, fuel oil and natural gas pipelines. Mr. Colwell also has multiple TxDOT precertifications for roadway design which complement the ability to analyze construction plans. Mr. Colwell has been a Task Leader for Utility Adjustment Coordination on multiple projects including the following: IH 10 138kV Transmission Line Relocation, Houston, TX - Mr. Colwell was the Team Leader and Project Manager for the field surveying, route study development, plan and profile design, traffic control plans, permitting and construction management for the CenterPoint Energy relocation of the overhead tower mounted transmission facility to dual 9-8” PVC concrete encased duct banks. The project consisted of open trench, directional drilling and auger boring techniques. The 10 miles of duct bank were designed to avoid all proposed roadway features and existing and proposed utilities while complying with the TxDOT Utility Accommodation Rules. Coordination was conducted with TxDOT, General Engineering Consultant, roadway Section Design Consultants and all public and private utility owners involved with the project including telecommunications, gas, fuel oil, water lines, sanitary sewers, storm sewers and any other facility within the project limits. Mr. Colwell also provided assistance in contract and utility agreement preparation between CenterPoint Energy and TxDOT. Houston METRORail, Houston, TX – Mr. Colwell was the Project Manager for the CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric relocations required for construction of the Houston METRORail on Main Street and Fannin Street in Downtown Houston, Texas Medical Center and Reliant Park. The project consisted of adjusting manholes and concrete encased duct banks while minimizing impact on existing travel lanes. Mr. Colwell was responsible for review, design and permitting of all construction plans for the relocations. Mr. Colwell also was responsible for communication and correspondence between CenterPoint Energy, Houston METRO and the engineering consultant responsible for the rail design. Mr. Colwell verified that all facilities designed as part of the METRORail project were in compliance with City of Houston and METRO guidelines. Due to the fast-track rail construction schedule, Mr. Colwell was responsible for construction sequencing and phasing to avoid the rail contractor’s work zones. Detailed traffic control and pavement reconstruction drawings were also developed as part of the METRORail project. Mr. Colwell also provided assistance in contract and utility agreement preparation between CenterPoint Energy and Houston METRO. Port Road at State Highway 146, La Porte, TX - Mr. Colwell was the Task Leader for the open trench and auger bored installation of 12-4” PVC conduits for Reliant Energy. The project consisted of approximately 500’ of duct bank that crossed 17 pipelines within an existing pipeline easement serving the Port of Houston and the Houston Ship Channel area. The project also auger bored SH 146 and the adjacent frontage roads. With heavy utility involvement, research and coordination was extremely important. The project was coordinated with all pipelines and other utilities and was permitted through TxDOT prior to construction. Kinder Morgan Texas Pipeline Rehabilitation, Houston, TX - Mr. Colwell was the Project Manager for the project on Long Drive, Park Place and IH 45. The “smart pig” analysis and rehabilitation determination were performed by Mr. Colwell to evaluate where the critical locations were for reconstruction. Mr. Colwell also performed the utility research required to develop and permit plan and profile drawings. The project involved 7 separate construction sites including a 2000 foot 16”directional bore under IH 45 to replace the existing facility that was not accessible for maintenance. Each project location required a traffic control plan, pavement reconstruction drawing and details for rehabilitation. Mr. Colwell performed the adjustments in accordance with the TxDOT Utility Accommodation Rules.

Ramon A. Herrera, P.E. (ESN 12088) of Midtown Engineers, LLC has over 9 years of engineering experience, including utility construction management and verification. Mr. Herrera has coordinated and monitored utility contractor’s compliance with plans and specifications, authorized payment on estimates and resolved differences between contractors and clients. He has monitored job records, execution and progress of work and supervised utility relocation/adjustment inspection. He has verified that utilities were adjusted/constructed within TxDOT right-of-way in accordance with the approved utility permit and contacted utility owners if discrepancies occurred. He has extensive knowledge and experience of all phases of construction/utility inspection methods. Mr. Herrera is familiar with the New Utility Accommodation Rules adopted by the Texas Transportation Commission and the current Utility Manual dated July 2005. Mr. Herrera also has multiple TxDOT precertifications for roadway design which complement his ability to analyze construction plans. Mr. Herrera has been a Task Leader for Utility Adjustment Coordination on multiple projects including the following: IH 10 Electrical Distribution Underground Crossings, Houston, TX - Mr. Herrera served as Project Manager and a Task Leader for this project. Mr. Herrera provided utility coordination and design services for 42 directionally bored underground crossings and three dry bore crossings in relation to the Katy Freeway Expansion Project. Each of these facilities was designed and constructed in conformance with the TxDOT Utility Manual. The directionally bored crossings replaced existing aerial lines which were in conflict with new TxDOT facilities. Two of the dry bores were approximately 45 feet deep and required engineered excavation pits on both ends. Coordination was conducted with with multiple private and public utilities, TxDOT, various municipalities and contractors. IH 10 Gas Pipeline Relocations for CenterPoint Energy, Houston, TX - Mr. Herrera served as Project Manager and Task Leader for the gas pipeline relocations on the IH-10 Katy Freeway Reconstruction project. Project limits were from IH 610 to SH 99, a total length of 21.5 miles. Alignment was along both future eastbound and westbound frontage roads with multiple directional bored crossings across and along IH-10. Coordination was conducted with public/private utilities, roadway design consultants, Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) contractor and TxDOT. City of Houston and various MUD water lines and sanitary sewer lines had to be relocated and generally reconstructed with new material. Mr. Herrera verified that the gas lines were installed in accordance with the plans and specifications. Mr. Herrera supervised the utility relocations and verified that the utilities were adjusted/constructed in accordance with the utility permit, plans, specifications, TxDOT and municipal requirements and contacted utility owners if discrepancies occurred. Houston Downtown Street Reconstruction Projects, Houston, TX – Mr. Herrera was the Team Leader for 18 transit street and downtown revitalization projects for CenterPoint Energy. These projects were in conjunction with Houston METRO and Downtown Management District reconstruction projects. Mr. Herrera initiated contact with roadway designers, reviewed construction plans for conflicts including roadway paving, water, sanitary sewer, storm sewers and gas lines and designed all CenterPoint Energy relocations where required. Mr. Herrera developed conflict lists and coordinated all proposed improvements with all parties and held meetings to discuss alternative designs with both CenterPoint Energy and the roadway designers. The designs have accounted for over 35,000 feet of duct bank and hundreds of re-built manholes throughout downtown Houston. Mr. Herrera verified all utility relocations met City of Houston requirements and provided Traffic Control Plans and pavement reconstruction drawings for each location. The project required close coordination and scheduling with other ongoing construction within the project limits to avoid construction overlap. US 59 crossings at State Highway 6 and Williams Trace, Sugar Land, TX – Mr. Herrera served as Project Manager and Task Leader for this project. Mr. Herrera provided utility engineering design services in support of two auger bored crossings under U.S. Highway 59. The underground crossings replaced existing aerial lines which were in conflict with new TxDOT overpasses at State Highway 6 and Williams Trace. Final construction plans included plan & profile design, traffic control design, pavement restoration and construction details. Each location required conflict review, field surveying, design coordination and construction coordination under an accelerated schedule. Design and permit coordination were conducted with the City of Sugarland, TxDOT and public utility companies.

NLC2 - Utility Engineering: The qualifications for this non-listed Major Work Category include at least one Professional Engineer with at least two (2) years experience in Utility Engineering. Utility Engineering consists of identification of utility conflicts, coordination meetings, monitoring, managing and reporting on the utility agreement process prior to construction, design alternative analysis, plan review for compliance with the TxDOT Utility Accommodation Rules and review of cost, phasing and the ultimate resolution of all utility conflicts. Ramon A. Herrera, P.E. (ESN 12088) has over 9 years experience in engineering with the majority of his expertise in utility engineering design, utility conflict resolution and utility construction coordination. Mr. Herrera has been a Project Manager on over 200 utility design projects for various private and public clients. Throughout these projects, Mr. Herrera has been involved with water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, overhead and underground power distribution and transmission, telecommunications including fiber optic and copper cables, fuel oil and natural gas pipelines. He has worked with various environmental issues including tree preservation, wetland preservation and environmentally sensitive areas. Mr. Herrera also has multiple TxDOT precertifications for roadway design which complement the ability to analyze construction plans. Mr. Herrera has been a Task Leader for Utility Engineering on multiple projects including the following: US 59 crossings at State Highway 6 and Williams Trace, Sugar Land, TX – Mr. Herrera served as Project Manager and Task Leader for this project. Mr. Herrera provided utility engineering design services in support of two auger bored crossings for CenterPoint Energy Electric. The underground crossings replaced existing aerial lines which were in conflict with new TxDOT overpasses at State Highway 6 and Williams Trace. Final construction plans included plan & profile design, traffic control design, pavement restoration and construction details. Each location required conflict review, field surveying, design coordination and construction coordination under an accelerated schedule. Design and permit coordination were conducted with the City of Sugarland, TxDOT and public utility companies. IH-10 Gas Pipeline Relocations for CenterPoint Energy, Houston, TX - Mr. Herrera served as Project Manager and a Task Leader for this project. Mr. Herrera provided utility engineering design services in support of gas pipeline relocations for CenterPoint Energy Gas. All facilities were designed to meet the TxDOT Utility Manual guidelines. The project limits were from IH-610 to SH 99 with a total length of 21.5 miles. Each of the 10 sections of the project required conflict review, Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) coordination, field surveying, design coordination, plan & profile development, traffic control plans, permitting from the City of Houston, TxDOT and/or various other cities and construction coordination. Design considerations were taken to avoid wetland and environmentally recognized areas. The total length of pipeline designed was over 113,000 linear feet of both plastic and steel pipe with diameters up to 16-inch (intermediate and high pressure). Design included valves, fittings, city gate stations, district regulator stations and hundreds of service connections (residential and commercial). Homestead Road Gas Pipeline Crossing, Houston, TX – Mr. Herrera served as Project Manager for this project. He provided utility engineering design services in support of a directionally bored gas pipeline crossing for Daystar Oil and Gas. The crossing replaced an existing pipeline which was in conflict with new Harris County pavement and drainage facilities. Mr. Herrera provided plan & profiles, traffic control plans and construction details in the final construction package. Design coordination and permitting were conducted with the Harris County Public Infrastructure Department and the roadway contractor, as necessary. IH-10 Telecommunications Relocations, Houston, TX - Mr. Herrera served as Project Manager and a Task Leader for this project. Mr. Herrera provided route analysis and complete relocation plans for three directionally drilled TVMAX fiber optic conduits, five Phonoscope underground conduit relocations and one directionally drilled crossing for CenterPoint Energy. The underground conduits replaced existing aerial crossings which were in conflict with new TxDOT facilities. The TVMAX conduits were designed as a joint bore effort with other facilities. Each relocation was designed to conform to the TxDOT Utility Manual guidelines. In addition, all locations underwent a conflict analysis with TxDOT roadway plans and specifications. Coordination efforts were conducted with TxDOT, City of Houston and multiple contractors.

Joel R. Colwell, P.E. (ESN 2348) has been a Project Manager on over 200 utility design projects supervising a staff of 3 licensed Professional Engineers, 2 Graduate Engineers and 4 Engineering Technicians. Throughout these projects, Mr. Colwell has been involved with water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, overhead and underground power distribution and transmission, telecommunications including fiber optic and copper cables, fuel oil and natural gas pipelines. Mr. Colwell also has multiple TxDOT precertifications for roadway design which complement the ability to analyze construction plans. Mr. Colwell has been a Task Leader for Utility Engineering on multiple projects including the following: IH 10 138kV Transmission Line Relocation, Houston, TX - Mr. Colwell was the Team Leader and Project Manager for the field surveying, route study development, plan and profile design, traffic control plans, permitting and construction management for the CenterPoint Energy relocation of the overhead tower mounted transmission facility to dual 9-8” PVC concrete encased duct banks. The project consisted of open trench, directional drilling and auger boring techniques. The 10 miles of duct bank were designed to avoid all proposed roadway features and existing and proposed utilities while complying with the TxDOT Utility Accommodation Rules. Design was coordinated with TxDOT, General Engineering Consultant, roadway Section Design Consultants and all public and private utility owners involved with the project including telecommunications, gas, fuel oil, water lines, sanitary sewers, storm sewers and any other facility within the project limits. Environmentally sensitive areas including wetlands and chemically contaminated sites were evaluated and multiple options where considered for each location during the design phase. Center Street Fiber Optics Installation, Deer Park, TX - Mr. Colwell was the Project Manager for the survey, design, utility research and coordination, review and permitting for approximately 1 mile of 4” conduit for Reliant Energy Communications. The project required research, design and coordination of underground and overhead facilities to evaluate available pole attachments space and cost/benefit analysis between overhead and underground installations. The project was reviewed, approved and permitted by the City of Deer Park and by all private utility companies within the project area. Houston Downtown Street Reconstruction Projects, Houston, TX – Mr. Colwell was the Project Manager and Team Leader for 18 transit street and downtown revitalization projects for CenterPoint Energy. Mr. Colwell initiated contact with roadway designers, reviewed construction plans for conflicts including roadway paving, water, sanitary sewer, storm sewers and gas lines. Mr. Colwell developed conflict lists and coordinated all proposed improvements with all parties and held meetings to discuss alternative designs with both CenterPoint Energy and the roadway designers. The designs have accounted for over 35,000 feet of duct bank and hundreds of re-built manholes throughout downtown Houston. Mr. Colwell verified all utility relocations met City of Houston requirements and provided Traffic Control Plans and pavement reconstruction drawings for each location. The project required close coordination and scheduling with other ongoing construction within the project limits to avoid construction overlap. Cost estimates were provided for assistance in obtaining reimbursement by Houston METRO, City of Houston and the Downtown Management District. Houston METRORail, Houston, TX – Mr. Colwell was the Project Manager for the CenterPoint Energy relocations required for construction of the Houston METRORail. Mr. Colwell was responsible for review, design and permitting of all construction plans for the relocations of manholes and duct banks. Mr. Colwell also was responsible for communication and correspondence between CenterPoint Energy, Houston METRO and the engineering consultant. Mr. Colwell verified that all facilities designed as part of the METRORail project were in compliance with City of Houston and METRO guidelines. Due to the fast-track rail construction schedule, Mr. Colwell was responsible for construction sequencing and phasing to avoid the rail contractor’s work zones. Detailed traffic control and pavement reconstruction drawings were also developed as part of the METRORail project. Greenhouse Road, Katy, TX – Mr. Colwell was the Project Manager for the Harris County Public Infrastructure Department roadway project to widen Greenhouse Road. Greenhouse Road was designed to expand the existing roadway and bridge between an aerial sanitary sewer crossing and a 24” aerial steel casing owned by SBC. Mr. Colwell also conducted all 4 levels of SUE analysis on this project. Based on the finding from the SUE analysis a special signal foundation was designed to avoid existing facilities and allowed construction to continue without delays. Mr. Colwell was responsible and successful in coordinating all utility research and implementing a construction plan set that required no utility relocations or construction problems.

NLC3 - Utility Adjustment Monitoring and Verification: The minimum requirement for non-listed work category NLC3 is one professional engineer with at least two (2) years experience in utility construction management and verification. Ramon A. Herrera, P.E. (ESN 12088) of Midtown Engineers, LLC has over 9 years of engineering experience, including utility construction management and verification. Mr. Herrera has coordinated and monitored utility contractor’s compliance with plans and specifications, authorized payment on estimates and resolved differences between contractors and clients. He has monitored job records, execution and progress of work and supervised utility relocation/adjustment inspection. He has verified that utilities were adjusted/constructed within TxDOT right-of-way in accordance with the approved utility permit and contacted utility owners if discrepancies occurred. He has extensive knowledge and experience of all phases of construction/utility inspection methods. Mr. Herrera is familiar with the New Utility Accommodation Rules adopted by the Texas Transportation Commission in February 2005. Mr. Herrera also has multiple TxDOT precertifications for roadway design which complement his ability to analyze construction plans. Mr. Herrera has been a Task Leader for Utility Adjustment Monitoring and Verification on multiple projects including the following: US 59 crossing at Brays Bayou, Houston, TX - Mr. Herrera served as Project Manager for a directionally drilled crossing under U.S. Highway 59 and Brays Bayou in Houston. Underground crossing replaced existing overhead power lines which did not meet TxDOT overhead clearance requirements. Crossing consisted of 18-5” and 6-3” HDPE type SDR-11 conduits in a 36” diameter hole with no casing. The bore had a total length of 1,200 feet with a maximum depth of 75 feet below grade. Mr. Herrera verified that the directional bore was performed in accordance with the utility permit, plans, specifications, TxDOT and CenterPoint Energy requirements. IH-10 Gas Pipeline Relocations for CenterPoint Energy, Houston, TX - Mr. Herrera served as Project Manager and Task Leader for the gas pipeline relocations on the IH-10 Katy Freeway Reconstruction project. Project limits were from IH 610 to SH 99, a total length of 21.5 miles. Alignment was along both future eastbound and westbound frontage roads with multiple directional bored crossings across and along IH-10. Coordination was conducted with public/private utilities, roadway design consultants, Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) contractor and TxDOT. City of Houston and various MUD water lines and sanitary sewer lines had to be relocated and generally reconstructed with new material. Mr. Herrera verified that the gas lines were installed in accordance with the plans and specifications. Mr. Herrera supervised the utility relocations and verified that the utilities were adjusted/constructed in accordance with the utility permit, plans, specifications, TxDOT and municipal requirements and contacted utility owners if discrepancies occurred. IH 10 Electrical Distribution Underground Crossings, Houston, TX - Mr. Herrera served as Project Manager and a Task Leader for this project. Mr. Herrera provided adjustment monitoring, verification and design services for 42 directionally bored underground crossings and three dry bore crossings in relation to the Katy Freeway Expansion Project. Each of these facilities was designed and constructed in conformance with the TxDOT Utility Manual. The directionally bored crossings replaced existing aerial lines which were in conflict with new TxDOT facilities. Two of the dry bores were approximately 45 feet deep and required engineered excavation pits on both ends. Mr. Herrera verified that the crossings were installed in accordance with the plans and specifications, TxDOT, municipal and CenterPoint requirements. Westpark Toll Road Electrical Distribution Underground Crossings, Houston, TX – Mr. Herrera served at Project Manager and Task Leader responsible for engineering design, inspection and construction management for over 20 directionally bored crossings for CenterPoint Energy Electric. Project duties included engineering design, utility coordination, permitting, scheduling, construction management and verification, and construction coordination/documentation including client representation at HCTRA coordination meetings. In addition, Mr. Herrera provided utility conflict resolution during the construction phase of the project, as necessary.

Joel R. Colwell, P.E. (ESN 2348) of Midtown Engineers, LLC has over 10 years of engineering experience and has been a Project Manager on over 200 utility design projects supervising a staff of 3 licensed Professional Engineers, 2 Graduate Engineers and 4 Engineering Technicians. Throughout these projects, Mr. Colwell has been involved with water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, overhead and underground power distribution and transmission, telecommunications including fiber optic and copper cables, fuel oil and natural gas pipelines. Mr. Colwell also has multiple TxDOT precertifications for roadway design which complement the ability to analyze construction plans. Mr. Colwell has been a Task Leader for Utility Adjustment Monitoring and Verification on multiple projects including the following: Houston Downtown Street Reconstruction Projects, Houston, TX - Mr. Colwell served as Project Manager for these joint projects for CenterPoint Energy, City of Houston, Downtown Management District and METRO. He performed design services for 18 street reconstruction projects in downtown Houston for approximately 35,000 feet of underground duct banks and hundreds of new or re-built manholes. Mr. Colwell coordinated design with City of Houston, Harris County, TxDOT, AT&T, and CenterPoint Energy. Mr. Colwell supervised the utility relocations and verified that utilities were adjusted/constructed in accordance with the utility permit, plans, specifications, City and METRO requirements, and contacted utility owners if discrepancies occurred. Houston METRORail, Houston, TX – Mr. Colwell served at Project Manager responsible for conflict resolution, engineering design and construction management of facility relocations for CenterPoint Energy Electric. Mr. Colwell provided utility conflict resolution prior to and during the construction phase of the project. Mr. Colwell verified that all facilities designed were in compliance with the City of Houston and METRO guidelines. In addition, he was responsible for construction sequencing and phasing to avoid the rail contractor’s work zones. Mr. Colwell was responsible for communication and correspondence between CenterPoint Enegry, Houston METRO and the engineering consultant responsible for the rail design. Center Street Fiber Optics Installation, Deer Park, TX - Mr. Colwell was the Project Manager for the survey, design, utility research and coordination, review and permitting for approximately 1 mile of 4” conduit for Reliant Energy Communications. The project consisted of overhead, direct buried and directionally drilled installations. The project required coordination and research of underground and overhead facilities to evaluate available pole attachments space and cost/benefit analysis between overhead and underground installations. The project was reviewed, approved and permitted by the City of Deer Park and by all private utility companies within the project area. Kinder Morgan Texas Pipeline Rehabilitation, Houston, TX - Mr. Colwell was the Project Manager for the project on Long Drive, Park Place and IH 45. The “smart pig” analysis and rehabilitation determination were performed by Mr. Colwell to evaluate where the critical locations were for reconstruction. Mr. Colwell also performed the utility research required to develop and permit plan and profile drawings. The project involved 7 separate construction sites including a 2000 foot 16”directional bore under IH 45 to replace the existing facility that was not accessible for maintenance. Each project location required a traffic control plan, pavement reconstruction drawing and details for rehabilitation. Mr. Colwell verified that the adjustments were made in accordance with the TxDOT Utility Accommodation Rules. Greenhouse Road, Katy, TX – Mr. Colwell was the Project Manager for the Harris County Public Infrastructure Department roadway project to widen Greenhouse Road. Greenhouse Road was designed to expand the existing roadway and bridge between an aerial sanitary sewer crossing and a 24” aerial steel casing owned by SBC. Mr. Colwell also conducted all four levels of SUE analysis on this project. Based on the finding from the SUE analysis a special signal foundation was designed to avoid existing facilities and allowed construction to continue without delays. Mr. Colwell was responsible and successful in coordinating all utility research and implementing a construction plan set that required no utility relocations or construction problems.

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Our firm was formed by Transportation, Traffic, and Utility engineers. It was our core business when our firm began, and it is our core business today. Our average engineer has more than 15 years of design experience in our core business. We offer our clients solutions to all of their transportation challenges by providing proven design experience along with the knowledge and innovative technical understanding of today’s transportation environment.

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Schematic Development • Route Studies • Schematic Design • Public Meetings

PS&E - Roadway Design • Rural & Urban Roadway Design • Freeway Design • Interchanges • Bridge Layouts • Storm Sewer • Detention • Illumination • Signing & Pavement Marking

Traffic Engineering • Traffic Studies • Signalization

• ITS Studies • Data Collection

Utility Engineering • Utility Adjustment Coordination • Utility Engineering (PS&E Packages) • Utility Adjustment Monitoring &

Verification • SUE Analysis

• Highway - Rail Grade Crossing

Our Project Experience...

Schematic Development

FM 1409 - Dayton to Old River

• Located in Chambers / Liberty County • Route Study & Schematic • Environmental Issues • Public Meetings • Right of Way Map • Bridge Location for Canal & Waterway

US 90 - Devers, Texas

• Updated Existing Schematic • Revised Horizontal Alignment Design • Added Proposed Roadway Profile • Public Meeting • Revised Right of Way Map

PS&E Roadway Design

FM 1405 - Baytown, Texas

• Added Shoulders • Modified Drainage Structures within Clear Zone • Added Acceleration / Deceleration Lanes • Upgraded Bridge Rail • Repaired Base Failures • Prepared UPRR Exhibit A • Safety Lighting • Utility Coordination

Spur 330 - Baytown, Texas

• Urban Freeway - 4.5 mile Project Length • 6 to 8 lane Freeway with 2 to 3 lane Frontage • Five Grade Separations including Railroad • Direct Connector from SH 146 w/ Braided Ramp • Storm Sewer Drainage System w/ 8 Outfalls • Four Diamond Intersections w/ Signals • Continuous Roadway Lighting • Safety & High Mast Lighting • Overhead Sign Structures • Large Roadside Signs, Small Signs & Pavement

Markings

Traffic Engineering

SH 35 - West Columbia

• Closed Loop Signal System • Replaced 5 Existing Signals • Added 1 New Signal • Added 2 New Flashing Signals • Utilized VIVDS • Special ADA Wheelchair Ramps to

Accommodate High Curbs Close to Buildings

On-Call Traffic Engineering Studies

• Roadway / School Zone Speed Studies • Traffic Impact Analysis • Signal Warrant Studies • Level of Service Analysis • On-Street Parking Studies • Left / Right Turn Lane Analysis

Utility Engineering

I-10 Katy Freeway Reconstruction

• 138 kV Overhead Transmission Line to Duct Bank Relocation for 10 mile project

• Electrical Distribution Duct Bank Reloca-tions at 42 Locations

• Gas Pipeline Relocation - 21.5 miles • 7 Telecommunication Relocations

Houston Downtown Street Reconstruction

• 35,000 LF of Electrical Distribution Relocations • Over 200 New or Rebuilt Manholes

Westpark Toll Road

• 20 Electrical Distribution Duct Bank Relocations

Houston Airport System

• Over 17,000 LF of Electrical Distribution Duct Banks at IAH and Ellington Field

Long Drive Project • Designed Reconstruction of 4,000 LF of 16” Steel

Pipeline, Including 2,000 LF Directional Bore Under I-45

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Additional Certifications

State of Texas Registered Engineering Firm #F-8934 State of Texas HUB Certification #12034521737000

METRO Certified Small Business Port of Houston Certified Small Business

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Terry McDaniel, P.E. Joel Colwell, P.E. [email protected] [email protected] Ramon Herrera, P.E.

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5225 Katy Freeway, Suite 400, Houston, TX 77007 Office: 713-862-8848 - Fax: 713-862-8840

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