Tighe and Bond Fee Letter North King and Hatfield
Response to Request for Proposals
CONSULTING SERVICES
FOR THE FUNCTIONAL
AND DETAILED DESIGN
INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENTS AT THE
HATFIELD AND NORTH
KING STREET
Prepared For:
City of Northampton, Massachusetts
March 18, 2011
53 Southampton Road • Westfield, MA 01085 • Tel 413.562.1600 • Fax 413.562.5317
23-0890-0-035
March 18, 2011
Wayne Feiden, FAICP
Director of Planning and Development
210 Main Street, Room 11
Northampton, MA 01060
Re: Fee Proposal for Consulting Services for the Functional and Detailed Design
Intersection Improvements at the Hatfield and North King Street,
Northampton
Dear Mr. Feiden:
Attached herewith please find our fee proposal for Consulting Services for the Functional
and Detailed Design Intersection Improvements at the Hatfield and North King Street, City
of Northampton. Our proposed budget for design and permitting services for the above
noted project is $149,600. The fee is summarized below in Table 1 and hourly and task
details are provided in the attached Estimated Level of Effort and Fee spreadsheet.
TABLE 1
Engineering Fee Summary
Task Budget
1 Base Plan/Data Collection $19,600
2 Project Development $17,000
3 25% Design Submittal $39,000
4 75% Design Submittal $51,700
5 100% Design Submittal $11,000
6 P,S&E Design Submittal $9,600
7 Bid Administration Services $1,700
TOTAL BUDGET $149,600
The budget assumes, as per the Request for Proposals, the project will be funded through
the Surface Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and the design will follow the
Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Project Development and Design
Guide (PDDG). The above budget further assumes that project design activities will proceed
along a continuous and expedient schedule without undue delays on the part of reviewing
agencies, including MassDOT. If the agency reviews are not completed in a timely manner,
90 days, we request the opportunity to discuss the fee as work products, staff availability,
deliverables may be negatively impacted
The budget is comprehensive, including tasks that others may seek additional costs for such
as:
• Right-of-Way documentation, including up to three land takings, to secure the
MassDOT ROW Certification
• Geotechnical Review including pavement corings to support MassDOT pavement
design criteria
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• Environmental permitting:
o Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act - Environmental Notification Form
o National Environmental Policy Act - Categorical Exclusion Checklist
While we have endeavored to develop a detailed scope of services that we believe meets
your needs, we also understand that the desired scope of services was subject to
interpretation. Accordingly, you may find it difficult to compare apples to apples in terms of
the submitted fees due to the potential variability in the manner that different consultants
scoped the project. In this regard, we offer that we are flexible and open to negotiation on
any aspect of the scope of services or fee.
We look forward to the challenge of designing, permitting and working with the City to
expedite the Hatfield and North King Street Intersection Improvement Project. If you have
any questions on cost information presented herein or would like to meet to discuss details,
please give me a call at 413-572-3261.
Very truly yours,
TIGHE & BOND, INC.
Robert Peirent, P.E.
Senior Vice President
Enclosures
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Hatfield and North King Street Intersection Project, Northampton, MA Tighe&BondEstimated Level of Effort and Fee PrincipalSenior Project ManagerSenior EngineerProject EngineerStaff Engineer 3Staff Engineer 2Staff Engineer 1Sr. Envir. SciProject Envir. SciEnvir. Sci CAE CADOffice AssistantTotalOther Direct CostsBudgetTASK 1 - BASE PLAN/DATA COLLECTION1.1 Field Topographic / ROW Survey1.1.1 Site Reconnaissance 1 2 8 11 $25 $1,2001.1.2 Field Survey1 1 2 4 $10,500 $11,0001.1.2 Base Plan Development1 1 8 10 $5,100 $6,100TASK 1.1 SUBTOTAL14 2 0280 0 0008 025$15,625$18,3001.2 Record Documents1.2.1 MassDOT Record Plans1 4 5 $25 $5001.2.2 Municipal Utilities1 4 5 $25 $5001.2.3 Public Utilities1 2 3 $300TASK 1.2 SUBTOTAL00 3 00010 0 0000 013 $50$1,300TASK 2 - PROJECT DEVELOPMENT2.1 MassDOT Project Initiation2.1.1 Project Notification Form (PNF)1 4 5 $5002.1.2 Project Information Form (PIF) 1 1 4 6 $700TASK 2.1 SUBTOTAL12 0 0080 0 0000 011 $0$1,2002.2 Functional Design Report2.2.1 Evaluate Existing Conditions4 8 12 $1,7002.2.2 Traffic Data Collection1 2 16 19 $600 $2,4002.2.3 Traffic Count Analysis1 2 4 7 $8002.2.4 MUTCD Signal Warrants1 2 4 7 $8002.2.5 Intersection Analysis2 8 8 18 $2,1002.2.6 Proposed Geometrics4 10 8 4 8 34 $3,800227Report Preparation1 4 8 8 2 23$2 700TaskLevel of Effort (hrs.)March 18, 20112.2.7Report Preparation1 4 8 8 2 23$2,700TASK 2.2 SUBTOTAL117 40 00048 0 0048 2120$600$14,3002.3 Community Meeting2.3.1 Public Neighborhood Meeting (1) 4 6 10 $25 $1,500TASK 2.3 SUBTOTAL04 6 0000 0 0000 010 $25$1,500TASK 3 - 25% DESIGN SUBMITTAL3.1 Early Environmental Coordination3.1.1 Hazardous Materials1 2 2 5 $500 $1,0003.1.2 MEPA Review (ENF)1 2 8 4 24 2 41 $200 $4,2003.1.3 NEPA (CE Checklist Coordination) 1 2 6 9 $1,0003.1.4 MESA Coordination2 1 3 $3003.1.5 Environmental Resource Area Delineation1 2 8 11 $25 $1,0003.1.6 WPA Notice of Intent0$03.1.7 ACOE Section 404 Permit0$03.1.8 MDEP Water Quality Certification0$03.1.9 Northampton Conservation Commission Meetings0$0TASK 3.1 SUBTOTAL13 4 80014 2241100 269$725$7,500
Hatfield and North King Street Intersection Project, Northampton, MA Tighe&BondEstimated Level of Effort and Fee PrincipalSenior Project ManagerSenior EngineerProject EngineerStaff Engineer 3Staff Engineer 2Staff Engineer 1Sr. Envir. SciProject Envir. SciEnvir. Sci CAE CADOffice AssistantTotalOther Direct CostsBudgetTaskLevel of Effort (hrs.)March 18, 20113.2 Drawings3.2.1 Title Sheet (1 sheet)1 2 3 $3003.2.2 Key Plan and Legend/Notes Plan (2 sheets) 1 1 2 4 $4003.2.3 Typical Sections (2 sheets)1 1 4 4 10 $1,0003.2.4 Construction Details (2 sheets)1 2 4 8 15 $1,4003.2.5 Construction Plans (4 sheets) 2 2 8 16 40 68 $6,4003.2.6 Profile Plans (3 sheets)2 4 8 16 30 $2,8003.2.7 Traffic Lines & Markings (2 sheets) 1 2 8 8 19 $1,8003.2.8 Traffic Management Plans (2 sheets) 1 2 8 8 19 $1,8003.2.9 Environmental Plan (1 sheet)1 2 4 8 15 $1,4003.2.10 Preliminary ROW Plans (2 sheets) 4 8 8 20 $2,000TASK 3.2 SUBTOTAL2 14 0 0 23 0 60 0 0 0 0 104 0 203 $0 $19,3003.3 25% Design Documents/Coordination3.3.1 Preliminary Opinion of Probable Construction Costs (OPCC) 1 2 4 16 4 27 $2,8003.3.2 Quantity Detail Sheets & Calculation Book 1 4 4 20 1 30 $3,2003.3.3 Pavement Design Report1 2 8 11 $1,300 $2,6003.3.4 Design Public Hearing 1 6 6 13 $25 $1,9003.3.5 Progress/Design Coordination Meetings (1) 1 4 6 11 $50 $1,700TASK 3.3 SUBTOTAL417 22 08036 0 0004 192$1,375$12,200TASK 4 - 75% DESIGN SUBMITTAL4.1 Drawings4.1.1 Update Title Sheet (1 sheet)1 2 3 $3004.1.2 Update Key Plan and Legend/Notes Plan (2 sheets) 1 1 2 4 $400413S Ctl Pl (1 ht)1 1 4 8 14$1 3004.1.3 Survey Control Plans (1 sheet)1 1 4 8 14 $1,3004.1.4 Update Typical Sections (2 sheets) 1 1 4 4 10 $1,0004.1.5 Update Construction Details (2 sheets) 1 1 4 8 14 $1,3004.1.6 Update Construction Plans (4 sheets) 2 2 4 16 40 64 $6,1004.1.7 Update Profile Plans (3 sheets)2 4 8 16 30 $2,8004.1.8 Grading & Curb Tie Plans (3 sheets) 1 4 8 16 29 $2,7004.1.9 Grading Plans (1 sheets)2 4 8 8 22 $2,1004.1.10 Update Traffic Lines & Markings (2 sheets) 1 2 8 8 19 $1,8004.1.11 Update Traffic Management Plans (2 sheets) 1 2 4 8 15 $1,4004.1.12 Erosion Control Plans (2 sheets)2 2 8 8 20 $1,9004.1.13 Final ROW Plans (2 sheets) 1 2 4 8 15 $8,500 $10,2004.1.14 Cross Sections (15 sheets) 4 8 8 16 40 76 $7,700TASK 4.1 SUBTOTAL7 25 8 0 31 0 96 0 0 0 0 168 0 335 $8,500 $41,0004.2 75% Design Documents/Coordination4.2.1 Preliminary Opinion of Probable Construction Costs (OPCC) 1 2 4 10 4 21 $2,3004.2.2 Supplemental Specifications & Special Provisions 1 8 8 8 2 27 $500 $3,8004.2.3 Quantity Detail Sheets & Calculation Book 1 4 8 10 1 24 $2,9004.2.4 Progress/Design Coordination Meetings (1) 1 4 6 11 $50 $1,700TASK 4.2 SUBTOTAL418 26 00028 0 0004 383$550$10,700
Hatfield and North King Street Intersection Project, Northampton, MA Tighe&BondEstimated Level of Effort and Fee PrincipalSenior Project ManagerSenior EngineerProject EngineerStaff Engineer 3Staff Engineer 2Staff Engineer 1Sr. Envir. SciProject Envir. SciEnvir. Sci CAE CADOffice AssistantTotalOther Direct CostsBudgetTaskLevel of Effort (hrs.)March 18, 2011TASK 5 - 100% DESIGN SUBMITTAL5.1 100 % Design Documents/Coordination5.1.1 MHD Design Review/Project Management Review Response Comments 1 8 8 16 20 1 54 $400 $6,1005.1.2 Special Provisions1 4 4 8 17 $2,0005.1.3 Quantity Take-off & OPCC 1 4 4 8 17 $2,0005.1.4 Progress/Design Coordination Meetings 2 4 6 $25 $900TASK 5.1 SUBTOTAL318 20 00032 0 00020 194$425$11,000TASK 6- PS&E DESIGN SUBMITTAL6.1 P,S&E Design Documents/Coordination6.1.1 MHD Design Review/Project Management Review Response Comments 1 4 8 8 2 23 $400 $3,1006.1.2 Special Provisions1 4 4 8 17 $2,0006.1.3 Quantity Take-off & Cost Estimate 1 2 4 8 15 $1,7006.1.4 Mylar PS&E Plan Submittal 2 2 4 8 2 18 $1,000 $2,800TASK 6.1 SUBTOTAL512 16 00028 0 0008 473$1,400$9,600TASK 7- BID ADMINISTRATION SERVICES7.1 P,S&E Design Documents/Coordination7.1.1 MassDOT Bid Addendum Assistance 2 4 6 $9007.1.2 MassDOT Bid Quantity Review Letter 1 1 2 2 6 $800TASK 7.1 SUBTOTAL13 6 0002 0 0000 012 $0$1,70030 137 153 8 64 16 354 2 24 11 4 324 13 1,140 29,275 149,600 Tighe&BondPROJECT TOTAL
53 Southampton Road • Westfield, MA 01085 • Tel 413.562.1600 • Fax 413.562.5317
N-0890-0-035
March 18, 2011
Wayne Feiden, FAICP
Director of Planning and Development
210 Main Street, Room 11
Northampton, MA 01060
Re: Proposal for Consulting Services for the Functional and Detailed Design
Intersection Improvements at the Hatfield and North King Street,
Northampton
Dear Mr. Feiden:
First we want to thank you for allowing Tighe & Bond to offer our transportation engineering
services to the City of Northampton and specifically, our modern roundabout design
expertise. We have assembled a team of professionals that are solid, competent, and
vested in the project but well versed in modern roundabout design. Our project team
includes:
■ Tighe & Bond, Inc.
■ NE Roundabouts
■ Sherman & Frydryk, Land Surveying and Engineers
To fully understand the project we have carefully reviewed the Request for Proposals, made
several visits to the project area, and walked the entire project area with members of the
project team to better understand the City’s project goals and objectives.
We feel that we have a solid understanding of your project, assembled an excellent team of
professionals to undertake the project, and we have extensive experience working with
MassDOT, both District 2 and Boston, and the area utility companies on these types of
projects.
The challenges for this project are not simple to resolve nor can they be accomplished
unilaterally without community involvement. We recognize the following issues as the
significant concerns, but not the only challenges to successfully advance your project:
■ Traffic flow/congestion/speed
■ Pedestrian/bicycle accommodations and safety
■ Mature trees restricting the project corridor, Hatfield Street approximately 500 feet
south of intersection
■ Aerial utility conflicts and relocations at the intersection
■ Commercial curb cuts/access
These highlighted issues are not intended to be in any particular order, and there may be
other burning issues that the City or local business community seeks to mitigate through
this project. We think we have innovative solutions to these issues and we are excited
about opportunity to share those ideas with the City.
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Tighe & Bond is no stranger to the Northampton; we have been providing a broad range of
engineering services to the City for over 50 years. Recently our services at the Village at
Hospital Hill have included a vast array of consulting services demonstrating the depth of
our staff including demolition engineering, environmental, civil site, utilities, and
transportation engineering. In fact many of the traffic calming measures the City has
implemented originated with this development such as speed tables, removable speed
bumps, raised intersections and cross-walks, narrow roadways, and multi-modal
transportation accommodations.
As demonstrated throughout our proposal, you will see that we have considerable
experience working with the MassDOT on both state and Federal Highway funded projects.
Our approach and schedule detailed in Section 1 and Section 2 of the attached proposal
follows MassDOT Project Development and Design Guidelines and incorporates the Town’s
RFP outline as well.
As you have experienced with other projects in the City, the MassDOT review and approval
process can be challenging to a project schedule. Therefore, it is in the City’s best interest
to retain a project team that has experience of successfully working with MassDOT. Not only
had Tighe & Bond worked on dozens of MassDOT projects with municipalities, we have the
relations with the District 2 office and in the case of this project, with MassDOT Boston who
will be the ultimate decision maker on converting the intersection to a modern roundabout
as envisioned.
Why should Northampton select the Tighe & Bond team?
■ Modern Roundabout Design, Construction. Innovative experience in studying,
designing and constructing single lane and multi-lane modern roundabouts in the
Northeast. The northeast has lagged behind the rest of the country in mainstreaming of
modern roundabouts as traffic control. Tighe & Bond along with our partner NE
Roundabouts has led the transformation of transportation thinking to consider modern
roundabouts instead of traffic signals as the proven safer, more efficient and pedestrian
friendly alternative. Tighe & Bond, staff and team members have designed and
constructed numerous modern roundabouts in Connecticut and New York. We also use
the latest roundabout modeling software, from Sidra, to Rodel to the most sophisticated
version of VISSIM. Our traffic modelers are well versed in applying the software for
analysis.
■ Extensive experience with public presentations. The project team designated for
this project has extensive experience with public presentations for all types of clients
and projects. The team members are very used to dealing with passionate and engaged
public both for and against projects with an outcome of success. We will spend the
necessary time with the City developing concepts and strategies to gain consensus for
the project, and we know first hand what it takes to gain the public’s trust. We
customarily coordinate and facilitate public forums representing our clients.
■ Familiarity with working with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation.
Tighe & Bond continually provides traffic/civil/geotechnical engineering services on
roadway, bike path, and traffic engineering projects under the administration and
guidance of the MassDOT across the Commonwealth. As demonstrated within the
qualifications section of the proposal, we have extensive experience with MassDOT.
Being able to work with the local MassDOT staff such as Al Stegemann; District Highway
Director, Rich Masse; Project Development Engineer, and Bao Lang; Traffic Engineer at
District 2 in Northampton and being able to pick up the phone and overcome a difficult
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Right of Way issue with Pam Marquis from MassDOT’s Right of Way Bureau provides
Northampton an advantage with this MassDOT funded project.
■ Prior Technical experience of the Firm with roadway reconstruction projects.
We have demonstrated success completing similar projects. Tighe & Bond has recently
completed several projects MassDOT projects that are quite similar to your Hatfield and
North King Street project. Northampton doesn’t need to be the “testing ground” for a
project team. Our track records on teamed projects are proven. Having three experienced
businesses with years of institutional knowledge can only benefit the City.
■ Qualifications of those to be directly involved on this project. Our lead personnel
committed to this project includes Robert Peirent, P.E., Principal-in-Charge, David L.
Loring, P.E., LEED AP, Project Manager, and Joseph C. Balskus, PE, PTOE, Technical
Advisor each with over 20 years of experience and specifically, a modern roundabout
expert who serves on the ITE National Roundabout Task Force. These individuals have
worked together on a number of similar projects. David has worked with the City since
1995 with starting with the South Street/Old South Street Intersection Signalization
project, continuing with teams developing the bicycle trails throughout the downtown
and additional traffic signals at Maple and Bridge Streets and Village Hill. David has also
played prominent roles in the Carlon Drive and Village Hill development projects. Our
team will continue to deliver comprehensive and timely services to Northampton.
Section 2 of our submittal details the highly qualified core team of skilled engineers that
Tighe & Bond will provide to this project as well as nationally renowned modern
roundabout designer Howard McCulloch, principal of NE Roundabouts, Donald
Frydryk, PE, PLS, principal of Sherman & Frydryk, Land Surveying and Engineering. Our
project team will provide both a personal and corporate commitment for performing our
services.
We are pleased to respond to this RFP with confidence that we have the project
understanding, resources, experience, and staff to meet all of City’s needs. As a local firm
owned by our employees, we take great pride in our reputation and look forward to serving
the City on this project. If you have any questions or require additional information, please
do not hesitate to contact me at (413) 572-3261.
Very truly yours,
TIGHE & BOND, INC.
Robert Peirent, PE
Senior Vice President
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CONTENTS
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Letter of Transmittal
Section 1 Technical Response 1-1
1.1 Project Approach .................................................................................. 1-2
1.1.1 Project Development ............................................................... 1-3
1.1.2 Survey and Base Plan .............................................................. 1-4
1.1.3 Preliminary Design (25% Submission) ........................................ 1-5
1.1.4 75% Submission ..................................................................... 1-7
1.1.5 100% Final Design .................................................................. 1-8
1.1.6 Final PS & Engineering Submission ............................................ 1-9
1.1.7 Meetings/Workshops................................................................ 1-9
1.2 Schedule ............................................................................................. 1-9
Section 2 Project Team 2-1
2.1 Project Personnel .................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 Key Personnel Highlights ........................................................................ 2-1
2.3 Subcontractors ..................................................................................... 2-3
Section 3 Office and Staff Planning 3-1
Section 4 Relevant Experience 4-1
4.1 Transportation and Traffic Engineering Experience ..................................... 4-1
4.2 Experience with Northampton ................................................................. 4-1
4.3 Local Utilities ........................................................................................ 4-1
4.4 Client References .................................................................................. 4-2
Section 5 Firm Overview 5-1
5.1 Engineering History ............................................................................... 5-1
5.2 Site Development and Civil Engineering .................................................... 5-1
5.3 Traffic (insert new haven roundabout graphic)........................................... 5-1
5.4 Parking ................................................................................................ 5-2
5.5 Geotechnical Engineering Services ........................................................... 5-2
5.6 Current Expertise .................................................................................. 5-2
Appendix A Project Schedule
Appendix B Project Concepts
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Section 1 Technical Response
Based upon our research with the City and the institutional knowledge of our project team we believe that
we have an accurate understanding of the proposed project. The City’s mission for the North King Street
corridor is to relieve traffic congestion and enhance traffic flow with increased pedestrian safety from the
River Valley Market south through the Hatfield Street intersection to the Walmart shopping plaza. The
project also seeks to improve pedestrian and bicycle accommodations in Hatfield Street south to Cook
Avenue.
The project team assembled for this project is acutely aware of the issues facing the City on this project and
the Team has the knowledge and experience to take the City’s vision and deliver the desired results. These
are strong words, and the team assembled for this project has a strong and vested local interest. Tighe &
Bond has teamed with Sherman & Frydryk, Land Surveying and Engineering, a local surveyor to undertake
the survey efforts for this project; and NE Roundabouts, a nationally renowned modern roundabout partner.
Tighe & Bond brings a wealth of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) knowledge and
experience to the Team as well as a long history of projects in Northampton. It is our project team’s
mission to take the City’s vision and make it reality building upon the lessons learned by the City on the
Look Park roundabout project and applying our experience and utilizing our relationships with MassDOT to
make this a successful project.
In the subsequent sections of our proposal we will describe our approach and demonstrate that our team of
professionals is highly qualified to undertake your project. Tighe & Bond is no stranger to Northampton as
we have been working with the City in one capacity or another for over fifty years. We have our roots in the
Pioneer Valley and have an excellent working relationship with MassDOT, District 2 and more critical to this
project, MassDOT Boston.
As we understand the City’s Hatfield and North King Street Intersection
Improvements Project the following elements highlight the issues of concern:
■ Evaluate and promote the installation of a modern roundabout for
intersection control
■ Coordination of existing traffic signalization to reduce congestion and
improve the overall flow entering the King Street corridor
■ Evaluate and recommend sidewalk and crosswalk improvements to facilitate
safe and efficient pedestrian traffic in the North King Street business area
■ Evaluate and recommend bicycle accommodations to facilitate safe and
efficient bicycle traffic in the North King Street business area
■ Evaluate the existing pavement structure and recommend pavement sections
for the improvements
■ Provide traffic markings that promote a smooth traffic flow and incorporate
safe bicycle and pedestrian mix through the project locus
■ Incorporate elements for bicycle and pedestrian traffic
■ Review the existing lighting schemes, evaluate the potential for lighting
improvements within the project area
■ Carefully evaluate the existing landscaping/tree plantings along the corridor and present concepts to be
for inclusion in the work
■ Evaluate the existing drainage system and recommend improvements to effectively manage the
changes in storm water flow resulting from the proposed improvements
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■ Present ornamental furnishings concepts for City’s selection
■ Evaluate other miscellaneous issues along the project corridor and work with the City to suggest
improvements that help “clean-up” the North King Street area
Perhaps one of the biggest challenges will be to minimize disruption to the North King Street businesses and
commuter traffic entering the City from the north during the construction of the project. Developing the
construction phasing will be key, the timing of the construction and overall minimizing the disruption to the
local roadways needs careful consideration and must be coordinated with the City, business community and
MassDOT. As stated later in Project Development, involving the local business community will be a key
success factor for this project. Tighe & Bond staff have considerable experience with developing consensus
on projects like your intersection improvement project.
After all this is the northern gateway into Paradise City, which can be accentuated with a modern
roundabout intersection. An example of a modern roundabout concept is shown in Appendix C. The modern
roundabout intersection control provides untold benefits over signalized intersection control. Studies upon
studies have shown these benefits. These are published by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
(IIHS) as well as by FHWA and the National Cooperative Highway Research Program Report 672,
Roundabouts Informational Guide 2nd edition. The FHWA also publicly released a cutting edge video of these
benefits at the Northeast Roundabout Peer Exchange held in July 2010 in Connecticut. The video is viewable
at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeVWPvRFDi4.
Tighe & Bond utilizes traffic analysis tools for analyzing
the capacity of intersections as well as modern
roundabouts. These tools include HCM, Synchro and for
roundabouts, Sidra, Rodel and the industry leading
software, VISSIM. These tools allow us to expertly
analyze the intersections and then, using enhanced
graphical rendering techniques, to simulate the
intersection in 2D and 3D if desired. These can be
displayed for public outreach purposes but first and
foremost, they are the accepted methods for modern
roundabout analysis. We have successfully used
VISSIM for our modern roundabout projects.
The proposed project isn’t yet funded, but is expected to qualify for funding through the Congestion
Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) program within the State Transportation Improvement Plan, also known as the
STIP. Projects funded through the STIP are administered by MassDOT. There is a very well defined process
for MassDOT administered projects. It should be noted that the project team has worked on a number of
these types of roadway improvements project with MassDOT and we have a very good understanding of the
process from both a technical and political point of view, which is demonstrated in later sections. Our role is
to provide the City with the necessary technical elements of the project to enable MassDOT to approve your
desired outcome for the project area. We also have a very good understanding of the nontechnical aspects
of these types of projects and will provide the City with valuable assistance in these categories as well.
1.1 Project Approach
Our approach is fairly straight forward and follows the MassDOT’s six step project review and approval
process as described in their Project Development and Design Guide (PDDG), which includes the following:
■ Project Development
■ Survey and Base Plan
■ Preliminary Design (25% Submission)
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■ 75% Submission
■ 100% Final Design
■ Final PS & Engineering Submission
Given that this is the MassDOT template so to speak, we suggest that the City allocate a sufficient amount
of time for discussion at the onset of the project to fully develop the core concepts and to generate the basis
for the intersection improvements. We understand the goals of the City are to provide safe and efficient
access to the King Street corridor and downtown district, enabling the City’s traffic calming initiatives, and
promoting the pedestrian and bicycle friendly accommodations described in the City’s Transportation Plan.
We must stress that our proposed scope of work is based on our understanding of the City’s concept
presented in the Request for Proposals, without the benefit of formal discussions with City officials. We
recognize that the City will guide the design process and quite likely lead to project input, ideas and
concepts that will alter the scope that follows. Similarly, our proposed engineering/permitting budget is
based on our detailed scope of work. We envision that negotiations and revisions of the proposed scope and
budget will initiate the project and lead to the development of final design package that is acceptable to the
City, abutters, business, and Tighe & Bond, Inc.
Below is further discussion on each of the above identified steps of the process.
1.1.1 Project Development
Based on our past experience with similar projects, especially modern roundabout conversions from
unsignalized intersections, we also recommend that the City consider assembling a “stakeholders group” to
act in an advisory role to the City during the project’s progression, and at a minimum in the
beginning/planning stages of the project. This “stakeholders group” could be made up of City Officials such
as the Mayor, City Engineer, DPW Director, Planning Director, and member(s) of the City Council, and this
stakeholders group should include business owners that will be directly impacted by the proposed project.
One of our tasks on the project will be to assist the City with management of this stakeholders group to
ensure that the direction or project concepts are in-line with, and generally acceptable to MassDOT. Our
working knowledge of MassDOT and the MassDOT process for these types of projects, especially District 2,
will be most helpful in gaining for the project approval. Balancing the disruption to North King Street
corridor during the project construction while meeting the criteria of MassDOT will be a challenge for the
selected consultant and we are willing and able to take on that challenge.
Tighe & Bond encourages a “kick off” meeting at the onset of the project with all the stakeholders to make
sure that the project gets started off on the “right foot”. Following the kick off meeting, a base plan will be
developed using the stakeholder input, MassDOT and Federal Highway Administration guidance, and
Northampton Transportation Planning Policies to develope the project concepts to be used in working
sessions with the City. The project team will conduct a site visit to undertake a fairly detailed preliminary
survey of the project area. Several concepts will
be presented to the City for review once the initial
site inspection and kick off meeting have
concluded. It is our understanding that the City
would like to select 2 or 3 concepts to present at a
public information forum for public input. We
think that this a very wise decision to advancing a
project such as this that involves so many
stakeholders. A preliminary opinion of probable
project cost will be developed for the preferred
concept(s).
"The suitability of roundabouts and mini-
roundabouts will be evaluated during the
preliminary engineering analysis for all
intersections being considered for significant
reconstruction, realignment, signalization, and
four-way stops. Roundabouts are the favored
intersection treatment for safety, efficiency,
and environmental reasons, when
appropriate."
The City of Northampton Transportation Policies
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During the initial stages of the project development we
will identify the need for design waivers, if any, that may
be required. Although we do not anticipate any design
waivers at this point based on our knowledge of the
project, the potential for design waiver(s) will be
reviewed. As part of the initial stages of the project
development, pedestrian and bicycle accommodations
will be identified and documented as that department
within MassDOT will clearly way in on the project
reviews.
All MassDOT funded projects undergo an environmental
review process during the initial project development
stage. MassDOT refers to the environmental review
process as the Early Environmental Coordination, (EEC).
Our project approach includes performing the EEC at the onset of the project. The EEC documentation will
be submitted to MassDOT with the preliminary design submission, also known as the 25% design
submission. Our initial project reviews will also look at the proposed project impact to park and preserved
land/properties, commonly referred to as the Section 4(f) Evaluation.
1.1.2 Survey and Base Plan
Within this phase of the project coordination with MassDOT on the design parameters is established. The
coordination includes establishing such parameters as ground survey, review of survey controls,
establishment of the project baseline/centerline with associated ties, quality standards of the survey and the
associated schedules. Our project team includes a local surveyor, Donald Frydryk of Sherman & Frydryk,
professional land surveyor. Mr. Frydryk will coordinate the necessary surveys to develop the project base
plans.
A detailed field survey will be undertaken in accordance with the Massachusetts Highway Department
(MASSDOT) standards. The field survey will include a complete topographic and Right of Way (ROW) survey
of the project corridor including:
■ North King Street - Walmart entrance north approximately 2,500 feet to the River Valley Market
■ Hatfield Street - intersection with North King Street south approximately 1,600 feet to the intersection
with Cook Avenue
■ North King Street/Hatfield Street Intersection
Tighe & Bond will perform property ownership research to determine adjacent property owners and confirm
existing street right-of way, as required by MassDOT. The plan data available through the City of
Northampton Assessor’s Office will be used as an initial research guide. Field survey work will be required to
locate existing property line monumentation locating the ROW and abutting lines of ownership within the
project limits.
Utilities will be contacted and requested to provide mapping information of underground utilities in the areas
of concern. A request will be made to have the underground utilities marked in the field. During the site
inspection, the utility locations will be verified. City mapping will also be consulted for verification of
utilities, right of ways, and buildings.
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Survey field control will be required to satisfy the MassDOT’s design requirements for the horizontal and
vertical datums based on the NAD83 and NAVD 88 horizontal and vertical datums, respectively.
Preparation of the base plan will be provided by Sherman & Frydryk and it will be in AutoCAD format. The
base plans will be prepared in English units. The plan and profile will show the location and elevations of
existing project features such as utilities, property lines, right-of-way, previous ground and soil surveys,
establishing design parameters, as well as other pertinent project details.
1.1.3 Preliminary Design (25% Submission)
The City of Northampton has not secured funding for this project, but has identified the CMAQ program as
the likely source. This funding program is administered by the MassDOT and all project work will be
required to comply with MassDOT Project Development and Design Guide (PDDG). The project initiation
step for funding include the following:
■ Project Need Form
■ Project Information Form
■ District 2, then MassDOT PRC review
All MassDOT funded projects must include the following components for submission at the 25% design level:
■ Environmental Coordination
■ Functional Design Report
■ Design Exception Report (if necessary)
■ 25% Highway Design Submission
The Environmental Coordination includes several components, which are outlined below. There are
several agencies, local, state and federal, that are notified of the project at this stage of the project.
■ Early Environmental Coordination
– Early coordination with Local Commissions
– NEPA/MEPA Determinations
– Categorical Exclusions (CE) Checklist
– Programmatic Section 4(f) Evaluation
– Wetland Protection Act filings
– Historical/Architectural Impacts (Section 106/Chapter 254)
– Hazardous Materials Research/Review
Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act - The submittal of an Environmental Notification Form (ENF)
under the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) is anticipated for this project as proposed work
activities will likely exceed one or more review thresholds identified in the MEPA regulations.
Tighe & Bond will prepare the ENF, submit it to the City for review, and then forward the package to the
MEPA Unit in the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA), including distribution of the
ENF to various State agencies listed in the MEPA regulations. We will attend the MEPA scoping session to
present the project, answer questions, and provide any required additional information.
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It is anticipated that the MEPA process will result in the issuance of a certificate by the EOEA indicating that
an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is not required and that agencies are free to issue permits for this
project.
A Functional Design Report is prepared that reviews the traffic related issues within the project area
including but not limited to the following:
■ Evaluation of Existing Conditions
■ Analysis of Traffic Counts
■ Safety Analysis
■ MUTCD Signal Warrants (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices)
■ Alternate intersection layout analysis including modern roundabout
■ Simulation of traffic pattern changes with alternate road configurations
■ Preliminary geotechnical reviews
■ Preliminary environmental reviews/assessment
■ Permitting complications
■ Presentation of the Proposed Project Geometrics
A Design Exception Report is prepared for projects that cannot meet the MassDOT criteria as defined
within the Functional Design Report. A Design Exception Report evaluates Federal Highway Administration
(FHA) 13 controlling criteria and an incremental analysis is performed. It has not been determined if this
project will need to prepare a Design Exception Report.
The 25% Highway Design Submission includes assembly of the design basis of the project with
development of selected concepts from the Project Development Phase. The following tasks and design
elements are included with the 25% Highway Design Submission:
■ Utility Coordination/Documentation
■ Base Plans, Profiles and Typical Sections
■ Existing and Proposed Layout and Easements
■ 25% Level Design Plans
– Preliminary Horizontal and Vertical Geometry
– Pavement Design
– Proposed Cross Sections
– Construction Details
– Lane Configurations
– Traffic Signal Design
– Preliminary Signs and Pavement Markings
– Preliminary Traffic Management Plan (TMP)
■ 25% Design Checklist
■ Preliminary Right Of Way (ROW)
■ Preliminary Cost Estimate
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Our project approach includes addressing each of these project components. The 25% Design Phase is a
major portion of the overall project effort. With this in mind, we have included three meeting at this phase
of the project, which are to include; a meeting with the City, a public neighborhood meeting and the
MassDOT Public Design Hearing.
Generally, pavement corings are conducted at this point of the project development. The pavement corings
are conducted along the project route for the purpose of determining the existing pavement structure as
well as the roadway base to determine the nature of the pavement reconstruction, i.e. milling and overlay,
reclamation, full depth reconstruction. A pavement coring summary will be provided along with the other
25% design documentation.
We recommend coordinating a meeting with MassDOT ROW Bureau to determine the specific needs for any
type of easements or additional land acquisitions. Typically, if additional land interests are required,
MassDOT wants to be aware of the need at the 25% design level so that the extent of the land acquisitions
can be identified, and preparation of the land instruments can occur and be in-place at the PS&E stage of
the project. Based on the city parcel mapping and the proposed construction activities, we anticipate the
need for acquiring easements for the anticipated work, Sherman & Frydryk will be available to assist with
document preparation for these land acquisitions.
MassDOT will convene the Public Design Hearing after the 25% design submission to present the project to
the public and receive comments from the public to incorporate into the project’s final design, if appropriate.
Tighe & Bond, along with the City will be required to prepare the project presentation materials for the 25%
design public hearing, and assist the MassDOT with the hearing.
As mentioned earlier, Tighe & Bond recommends that
the City allocate sufficient resources, (time and money)
to adequately scope out the project during the 25%
design phase. Once the 25% design phase is
completed, the project moves from a “conceptual”
phase in to a more traditional “technical” phase.
As a point of information, MassDOT typically selects
their Project Manager for the project out of the Boston
Office once the 25% Highway Design Submission is
made. The MassDOT Boston Office will manage the
project review and approvals. A typical MassDOT
schedule with clarification discussion is included in
Section 1.1.8.
1.1.4 75% Submission
In the 75% Submission phase of the project the majority of the technical design is completed and the
project advances to the final approval stage. Local permitting agencies approvals are in hand as well as buy
in from the affected Utilities. The following major components are included in the 75% Highway Design
Submission:
■ Written Response to 25% Comments
■ Utility Coordination/Documentation
■ 25% Level Design Plans
– Final Horizontal and Vertical Geometry
– Pavement Design
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– Typical Cross Sections
– Proposed layout and Easements
– Construction Plans
– Grading and Tie Plans
– Drainage System Details
– Traffic Signal Design and Phasing
– Pavement Markings and Signage
– Traffic Management Plan (TMP)
– Lighting Design
– Landscaping Design
– Erosion Control Plan
■ 75% Design Checklist
■ Draft Special Provisions
■ Detailed Cost Estimate
A more detailed design of the project’s intersection improvements is included with the 75% Design
Submission. The City has identified draft traffic control agreements. If, against the desires of the City, a
traffic signal is proposed then a new Traffic Control Agreement (TCA) will be prepared.
At this point in the project the design features are sufficiently solidified and detailed to develop an opinion of
probable construction costs (OPCC) to determine if there are sufficient funds available to construct the entire
project. If the OPCC exceed, or are less than the project funding, the City may decide to phase the project
or develop alternate bid features.
Our approach includes periodic project review meetings with the City and MassDOT. In addition, our
approach includes scheduling and participating in environmental meetings with the local Conservation
Commission, City and MassDOT to expedite the permitting review and approval process, if it becomes
necessary.
1.1.5 100% Final Design
The 100% Final Design brings the project design to completion. The project documents at this stage of the
design incorporate review comments and input from a wide audience, including City Officials, stakeholders,
public, MassDOT District 2 as well as several divisions within the MassDOT Boston Office, and environmental
agencies. We fully expect to participate in a minimum of two review meetings with the City before the
100% Final Submission is made to MassDOT.
The project quantities and detailed calculation sheets are provided at this level, as well as final specifications
and final environmental permit approvals. Ideally, the project should have the necessary ROW approvals
from the MassDOT ROW Bureau at this point, which is a necessary step to advance the project to the final
PS&E stage.
The 75% review comments are addressed in the 100% Final Design along with finalized plans,
specifications, and an updated final construction cost estimate. The project will proceed through a quality
control review at this stage of the project.
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Design/construction cost review meetings will be coordinated with the City, stakeholders and MassDOT to
review the final documents.
1.1.6 Final PS & Engineering Submission
At this point in the project the technical details have been identified and final comments from the City and
MassDOT are addressed. The final documents are assembled, stamped and copied for MassDOT. The
project is now “bid ready”. The project documents including plans, specifications, final quantity detail sheets
and final construction estimate are provided to MassDOT to prepare the project for the bidding phase.
Final Project documents are typically provided to MassDOT in both hard copy and electronic format for
reproduction purposes. MassDOT coordinates the project advertisement, bidding and award at this point in
the project progression.
1.1.7 Meetings/Workshops
Workshop Meetings
Tighe & Bond will conduct workshops with key members of the project team, City officials, and project
stakeholders. The workshop approach will allow in-depth discussions so that concerns and ideas on the
roadway changes and impact to adjacent facilities can be communicated and discussed in an effective
manner. The first workshop will be a project kick-off meeting so that critical design issues and scheduling
can be discussed. A second workshop will be held to review project development information and to present
the preferred roadway improvements. We envision a third workshop prior to the 75% plan submission and
will allow ample opportunity for the public to review the project, comment on design details, discuss the
merits of project changes and review right of way concerns, if any, just prior to the critical 75% design
package submission to MassDOT.
MassDOT Meetings
Tighe & Bond will also attend one meeting with MassDOT personnel during the 25% design process. This
initial meeting will solicit preliminary design input from MASSDOT personnel. Following approval of the 25%
design submittal, MassDOT will hold a public design hearing to present the project and solicit public
comments on the plans. The hearing will be administered by the MassDOT with Tighe & Bond in attendance
to present the project, describe the work, and provide technical assistance with questions regarding the
development of the project. We will prepare the advertisement, project description, and supplemental
documentation for the public hearing. MassDOT typically advertises the hearing and provides professional
stenographer services for a record of the meeting.
Tighe & Bond will also attend a meeting with MassDOT personnel during the final design process. This
meeting is anticipated after the 25% design submittal so that all MASSDOT design suggestions can be
reviewed and understood prior to the submission of a 75% design package.
Progress Meetings
Tighe & Bond will meet with City officials to apprise them of project status, discuss current work efforts, and
review upcoming design activities. The meetings under these tasks are considered requisite components of
the design development process and are further described under the respective tasks.
1.2 Schedule
We have provided a draft schedule for the project in Appendix A. The schedule is prepared in Microsoft
Project, utilizing the MassDOT Project Template. MassDOT divides the schedule into three primary
categories: Design, Environmental Permitting and Right of Way (ROW). Each of these three categories is
further divided into multiple tasks that area assigned specific periods of time. Certain milestones are
indicated such as Notice to Proceed (NTP), 25%, 75%, 100% and PS&E submissions, environmental
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clearance and ROW certificate. The schedule as presented indicates an anticipated April 11, 2011 start date
for design services and a MassDOT construction start date in spring 2013. The schedule currently allows a
substantial amount of time for the development of the project and the 25% design, which is a critical
success factor for this project. MassDOT typically requires a project on the TIP to be “bid ready”, with all
the necessary design approvals, environmental clearances and ROW certificate by September 30th preceding
the year anticipated, or fiscal year earmarked for construction.
The schedule as present is draft and certainly subject to debate and discussion, but it represents typical
review periods for the various agencies. This project is an important project for Northampton’s business
community and consequently the economic health of the community. Careful consideration needs to be
allotted to the preparation of the project. Another very important consideration is the timing of the
construction funding on the Regional TIP as approved by the regional Metropolitan Planning Organization
(MPO). Currently, the project is not on the TIP schedule and has yet to be designated. Generally the MPO
waits until a community commits to the projects. Typically, an MPO defines a community’s commitment by
initiating design. Northampton is taking the first major step by retaining a Design Team, which should be a
trigger to gaining MPO support for the project.
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Section 2 Project Team
2.1 Project Personnel
The firm’s key project team members are identified in the table below. To streamline the review of
professional experience, the matrix below that identifies the team members by name, notes the number of
years of professional experience, comments on professional registration and then numerically identifies the
number of road projects that each person has been involved with.
Table 2-1
Professional Experience Matrix
Name Project Role
Total
Professional
Experience
MA
Registration
Numbers
Number of
Relevant
Projects
Robert Peirent, P.E. Principal-in-Charge 27 #36038 >10
David L. Loring, P.E. Project Manager 25 #39818 >20
Joseph C. Balskus,
P.E., P.T.O.E.
Roundabout
Advisor/Lead Traffic
Engineer
22 --- >20
Mark F. Sullivan Cost Estimator /
Resident Engineer 20 --- >20
Paul M. Furgal, P.E. Traffic Engineer 12 #47532 >20
Eric C. Wong, P.E., Traffic
Engineer/Modeler 4 -- >3
Peter A. Wozniak,
P.E., CP, CGP, CPF Electrical Engineer 42 #30817 >10
Jeremy J. Cigal, P.E. Design / Construction
Services 6 --- >10
Tracy J. Adamski,
AICP Environmental Planner 16 --- >5
2.2 Key Personnel Highlights
Complete resumes of all staff members identified in the Professional Experience Matrix are found at the end
of this section. Some highlights are provided in the paragraphs that follow.
Robert Peirent, P.E., Principal-in-Charge – Bob is senior vice president and principal on assignments
covering a variety of disciplines, with a primary focus on civil engineering projects. Utilizing technical,
analytical, and engineering expertise, he has developed innovative and resourceful solutions to complex
engineering challenges for municipal, state, commercial, private and international clients. As Principal-In-
Charge, Bob will be responsible for making sure that Tighe & Bond allocates all resources necessary to
successfully complete Northampton’s Hatfield/North King Street Intersection Improvement project.
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Northampton Experience - David
Loring
■ Bridge Street/North Maple Street
Intersection Signalization Project
■ Village Hill/Route 66/Intersection
Signalization Project
■ Carlon Drive Commercial Subdivision
■ Carlon Drive Medical Building
■ Coachlight Condominiums Sewer
Pump Station
■ College Church Parking Lot
■ Downtown Northampton Bikepath
Link
■ Florence Savings Bank Expansion
■ Hampton Drive Rehabilitation Project
Northampton Fire Station
■ Manhan Rail Trail
■ Smith College Engineering Building
■The Plantation at West Farms
David L. Loring, P.E., LEED AP, Project Manager - Dave
offers extensive experience in a broad range of civil
engineering disciplines including transportation
improvements. David routinely designs and manages all
phases of projects including: preparing project schedules,
developing cost estimates, assisting with funding source
applications, writing technical specifications, expediting
permits, presenting public testimony, and providing bidding
and construction phase services. His extensive, relevant
experience includes numerous roadway improvements
projects Tighe & Bond has worked on for the City of North
Adams; MassDOT funded projects in Easthampton,
Northampton, Southwick, and Westfield; and the $9 million
roadway reconstruction of Parker Street in Springfield, MA.
Dave will be responsible for making sure our deliverables
are provided to Northampton on time and within budget.
Joseph C. Balskus, P.E., P.T.O.E. – Joe is Tighe & Bond’s
roundabout expert, as he has been involved with the study,
design and construction of a half dozen roundabouts in
Connecticut and Massachusetts. He has presented papers at
National and Local ITE meetings, most recently the
Northeastern Roundabout Peer Exchange in July 2010 in
Connecticut, sponsored by FHWA
(http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/intersection/roundabouts/presentations/oneusrpe/). He also serves on the ITE
National Roundabout Task Force and has been instrumental to mainstreaming modern roundabouts in New
England. He also has a broad background in the technical design and management of transportation
projects, including preparation of traffic and environmental impact studies, corridor studies, access
management plans, traffic engineering, traffic calming, traffic signal design, intersection and roadway
design, intelligent transportation systems, parking studies, parking garage layout, site development and
permitting, and construction services. He has managed simple intersection projects as well as the design
and construction of single lane rural and urban modern roundabouts in Connecticut and the study of
multilane roundabouts. He conducted public hearings for traffic studies, led site design efforts for large
development projects, and managed complex intelligence transportation systems projects for State
Departments of Transportation. His expertise and communication skills will prove invaluable to during the
public outreach phase of the work as the City strives to gain stakeholder participation and buy-in for the
project.
Paul M. Furgal, P.E. – Paul has experience in many aspects of civil engineering, contributing to
transportation, traffic signal design, traffic impact studies, utility design and construction administration
projects for public and private clients. Prior to joining Tighe & Bond, Paul designed a traffic signal priority
control system for the Brockton Area Transit Authority in Brockton. He is currently designing roadway
improvements including roadway resurfacing, drainage modifications, sign and pavement marking layout,
and traffic signal layout along Pleasant Street from Appleton Street to Northampton Street in Holyoke, MA.
In addition, Paul is currently designing a 2,000 linear foot public roadway to connect Western Avenue with
Russell Road for Westfield State College in Westfield, MA. He will provide traffic engineering services for the
intersection project in Northampton.
Mark Sullivan - Mark specializes in roadway design and has served as design and resident engineer on a
variety of large projects spanning civil, water and wastewater disciplines. His extensive field experience
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enables him to develop practical solutions to numerous engineering design challenges. Mark has
successfully prepared multiple Project Information Forms and Project Needs Forms for North Adams, MA to
comply with MassDOT design process. He customarily prepares the project cost estimates and is very
familiar with MassDOT’s quantity detail estimate system and item nomenclature. He will play a key role in
the successful implementation of this project.
Eric C. Wong, P.E. – Eric is Tighe & Bond’s expert traffic modeler, providing transportation modeling on
numerous projects using numerous modeling tools such as HCM, Synchro and the sophisticated and
powerful VISSIM software. These tools have been used to design intersections for modern roundabouts and
to evaluate them for future conditions. In addition, these have been used to showcase the simulation of the
modern roundabout operations for public presentations. Eric has led the effort to develop the software for
various projects and apply the software for each project need. He also has experience in the design of
roadway projects and traffic signal systems. His modeling expertise will provide the project team with a
significant traffic analysis asset.
Peter Wozniak, P.E., CP, CGP, CPF - Peter is an electrical engineer who specializes in power distribution
and electrical system designs for all types of facilities and utility distribution systems. He is responsible for
the design and specification of power, lighting, fire detection, intrusion and access control, public address
existing telephone and instrumentation systems. Peter has recently designed streetscape lighting projects
in Turners Falls and Southbridge, MA and has also designed parking lot lighting improvements at Holyoke
Community College in Holyoke, MA. He is available to evaluate and design street lighting associated with
the intersection improvements in Northampton.
Jeremy J. Cigal, P.E. - Jeremy works primarily on roadway design projects including pavement
rehabilitation, streetscape improvements, multimodal walkways, and road reconstruction with utility
replacement. Jeremy has worked on numerous MassDOT projects preparing early environmental
coordination documents, functional design reports, design exception reports, project cost estimates, special
provisions, and design plans. He also has considerable construction observation experience dealing with
contractors in the field as well as reviewing project submittals for conformity with contract requirements and
is available to provide engineering and field support services for the Northampton project.
Tracy Adamski, AICP – Tracy offers a broad range of expertise in regulatory compliance, environmental
permitting, land use planning, grant writing, and public outreach. She has employed her in-depth
knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental and land use laws and regulations to successfully
permit projects ranging in size and complexity from renewable energy power generation facilities to resource
area enhancements to municipal infrastructure improvements to major office and retail projects. Tracy’s
strengths include team coordination, regulatory analysis and multi-agency permitting. She will lend her
talents to the Northampton project team to enhance awareness of local public concern.
2.3 Subcontractors
NE Roundabouts. Howard McCulloch, Howard has been NYSDOT’s Roundabout Design Specialist since
1999. Since then, Howard has been involved with almost every roundabout project in New York State. His
participation in these projects ranges from preliminary comments regarding a proposed roundabout site’s
feasibility to final design plan development and review. Howard is responsible for roundabout overviews and
roundabout design presentations throughout New York State. He has recently worked on New York State
roundabout projects in Buffalo, Kingston, North Castle, Johnson City, North Haven, Ticonderoga,
Voorheesville, Latham, Lake Placid, Malta, Rome, and Liberty.
Sherman & Frydryk, Land Surveying and Engineering. Tighe & Bond will be using Sherman &
Frydryk Land Surveying on the Northampton project for all of our ground and property survey needs.
Donald Frydryk, professional land surveyor, and principal of Sherman & Frydryk in Palmer, Massachusetts
has provided survey services on a number of projects with Tighe & Bond. Most recently, Don conducted the
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detailed Right-of-Way survey services for the three mile MassDOT funded Downtown Streetscape
Improvements project in North Adams, Massachusetts, which is currently on schedule for construction
completion in the summer of 2011. Don also prepared all of the Right-of-Way takings, permanent and
temporary easements for the Downtown Streetscape Improvements project that met all of the requirements
for MassDOT’s Right-of-Way Division.
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Section 3 Office and Staff Planning
Tighe & Bond’s staffing plan for the Intersection Improvements at Hatfield and North King Street in
Northampton is described below and follows the staff listed within the organizational chart included in
Section 2. With the exception of Joseph Balskus, all Tighe & Bond staff members designated to work on this
project reside in our Westfield office. Our current backlog is such that these staff members can be made
readily available to work on this project. We are prepared to stand by this commitment to the City of
Northampton.
Support staff such as clerical, drafting, permitting specialists, and field technicians have not been listed, but
are readily available to work on this project.
In addition to the staff listed, Tighe & Bond has over 200 employees and, in the event we need additional
resources, we have the flexibility to add staff as the project dictates. As stated in the previous paragraph,
we are committed to this project.
Tighe & Bond
■ Robert Peirent, P.E., Principal
■ David L. Loring, P.E., LEED AP, Project Manager
■ Joseph C. Balskus, P.E., PTOE, Director of Transportation
■ Mark F. Sullivan, Design/Cost Estimation
■ Jeremy J. Cigal, Design/Cost Estimation
■ Paul M. Furgal, P.E., Traffic Signal Design
■ Eric C. Wong, P.E., Traffic Analysis/Modeling
■ Peter A. Wozniak, P.E., Electrical/Lighting Design
■ Tracy J. Adamski, AICP, Environmental Planning/Permitting
Sherman & Frydryk, Land Surveying and Engineering
■ Donald Frydryk, PE, PLS – Topographic/Planimetric Surveys, Base Plan Development and Property Line
Record Development
NE Roundabouts
■ Howard McCulloch, Howard has been NYSDOT’s Roundabout Design Specialist since 1999. Since
then, Howard has been involved with almost every roundabout project in New York State. His
participation in these projects ranges from preliminary comments regarding a proposed roundabout
site’s feasibility to final design plan development and review. Howard is responsible for roundabout
overviews and roundabout design presentations throughout New York State. He has recently worked on
New York State roundabout projects in Buffalo, Kingston, North Castle, Johnson City, North Haven,
Ticonderoga, Voorheesville, Latham, Lake Placid, Malta, Rome, and Liberty. New York has 7
roundabouts operating, 4 to be built in 2003 and 14 more presently scheduled for 2004.
CITY OF NORTHAMPTONPROJECT STAKEHOLDERSTighe&BondPROJECT MANAGEMENTRobert Peirent, P.E.Principal in ChargeDavid L. Loring, P.E., LEED APProject ManagerDaniel F. Valentine, EITField DataTRANSPORTATION / TRAFFIC ENGINEERINGJoseph C. Balskus, P.E., PTOEPrincipal Traffic EngineerPUBLIC OUTREACHCity of NorthamptonDATA COLLECTION/ SURVEYENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICESChristopher D. Haker, P.E.Geotechnical EngineeringSherman & Frydryk, Land Surveying and EngineeringSurveyPaul M. Furgal, P.E.Traffic Engineer / Traffic Signal DesignEric C. Wong, P.E.Traffic Engineer-Analysis/ModelingJeremy. Cigal, P.E.David L. Loring, P.E., LEED APJoseph C. Balskus, P.E., PTOETracy J. Adamski, AICPOutreach SupportShawn Shepard, P.E.Graphics / RenderingsTracy Adamski, AICPEnvironmental ServicesMark SullivanCost Estimator/Resident EngineerPeter A. Wozniak, P.E.Design / Construction ServicesElectrical EngineerROUNDABOUT SUPPORTHoward McCullochHoward McCullochNE RoundaboutsRoundabout Advisor
ROBERT PEIRENT, P.E.
Senior Vice President
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Robert Peirent offers both municipal and private clients 26 years of broad-based experience in civil
engineering and senior management oversight. Throughout his career, he has focused on engineering
support to municipalities on infrastructure including water, wastewater, solid waste, dams, drainage and
road reconstruction assignments. His diverse experience encompasses all technical and managerial phases
of project development including planning, design, and construction supervision.
Professional Experience:
Transportation
Principal in Charge of transportation planning and engineering services for the study of the
South Street corridor in Bristol, CT. Oversaw development of an extensive traffic model for
the corridor using Synchro professional software to model the existing conditions. The
study involved a series of public meetings to develop consensus on the improvements to be
provided.
Since 2003, has worked with the Town of Canton and served as its technical advisor and
agent relative to a significant, cluster type residential development to ensure compliance
with the approved project plans. Reviewed the roadway, sidewalk, drainage and other
common area improvements for the Oxbow Ridge Development.
Principal in Charge of our on-call engineering services contract with the City of New Britain.
Recent assignment included traffic control signal design services for replacement of traffic
signals at various intersections in the City.
Principal in Charge of comprehensive traffic control signal and traffic signal system design
services to the Town of Glastonbury for the Main Street Traffic Signal System Project. The
scope of the project includes the complete replacement of 6 signalized intersections with
new traffic signal equipment and the development of a new closed loop traffic signal
system.
Principal in Charge of a detailed traffic study for the Town of East Longmeadow, MA
encompassing the 5 intersections along the 2 mile Route 83 corridor. Provisions for future
improvements were provided to expand the signal control scheme to a full closed loop
system to further increase the capacity of the corridor.
Senior project manager for several streetscape projects including the Otis Village Center,
Pittsfield Central Block, and Williamstown Spring Street projects funded through a
combination of DHCD, PWED, and MaHWD grant programs. Project manager and designer
of handicapped access ramp project funded through DHCD for Winchendon, MA.
Education and Certifications
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, University of Massachusetts Lowell
Master of Science, Civil Engineering, University of Massachusetts Lowell
Professional Affiliations
American Society of Civil Engineers
New England Water Works Association
Connecticut Section of AWWA
New England Water Environment Association
DAVID L. LORING, P.E., LEED AP
Senior Project Manager / Associate
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David Loring offers extensive experience in a broad range of civil engineering disciplines including sanitary
sewer collection, site development, stormwater management, transportation, and water supply and
distribution. David routinely designs and manages all phases of projects including: preparing project
schedules, developing cost estimates, assisting with funding source applications, writing technical
specifications, expediting permits, presenting public testimony, and providing bidding and construction
phase services.
Professional Experience
Transportation
Project manager for the $9 million roadway reconstruction of Parker Street in Springfield, MA.
Project included replacement of water mains, storm drainage collection system and storm water
outfall, replacement of CSX Railroad bridge and track realignment, three fully actuated
signalized intersections, and additional travel lane construction.
Project manager for several FHWA ARRA funded roadway rehabilitation projects including one of
the first to be constructed under the ARRA program; Pleasant Street in Hatfield, MA. In the City
of North Adams, working cooperatively with the MassDOT, 12,000 feet of roadway were
designed, permitted, and available for bidding within 75 days to secure the funding.
Project manager for the Department of Public Works Chapter 90 Roadway Improvement
Program for the years 1999 through 2005, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) 2009
Downtown Streetscape Improvements Project, and the FHWA ARRA funded rehabilitation of
12,000 feet of road completed for bidding in 75 days.
Project manager for several transportation improvement projects in Easthampton, MA funded
and constructed by the MassDOT Highway Division totaling over $3 million including the Union
Street/Cottage Street Intersection Signalization Improvements, Main Street and Old Holyoke
Road Rehabilitation projects, and the Manhan Rail Trail extension Project.
Project manager for transportation improvement projects in Westfield, MA funded through a
MassDOT PWED Grant and Chapter 90 funding totaling over $1.5 million including:
- Summit Lock Road Improvement Project involving 5,000 linear feet of roadway
improvement, water main installation, and storm drainage improvements
- Summit Lock Road / Falcon Drive / Route 10/202 Intersection Signalization project
requiring roadway widening, addition of new turning lanes, and construction of fully
actuated signalized intersection
Project manager for the Powder Mill Road and South Longyard Road Reconstruction Project in
Southwick, MA, including five miles of roadway improvements funded and constructed through
the MassHighway Department. Project required approval by the Federal Highway
Administration for several design waivers for existing roadway design speed and geometric
alignment.
Civil/Site Design
Project manager for The Village at Hospital Hill, a multi-use redevelopment project on the 124-
acre former Northampton State Hospital in Northampton, MA. Responsible for design,
permitting, and construction administration of new roads, water mains, sanitary sewers, storm
drainage facilities, electrical distribution, communication conduits, and traffic control signals.
Project manager for the Belchertown EDIC Cold Springs Business and Technology Park Phase I
and Parcel D developments. Responsible for the design and permitting of the roadway, water
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main, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage to support redevelopment of the 165-acre former
Belchertown State School in Belchertown, MA.
Project Manager for civil-site engineering for the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden
at the Springfield Museums, Springfield, Mass. Responsible for design of site walks, access
drives, utility relocations, and storm water improvements for the placement of bronze character
sculptures.
Project manager for the FEMA 44 CRF 65.10 certification of the Westfield River Levee
System for Westfield, MA and the Norwalk LPP Levee on the Norwalk River in Norwalk, CT.
Municipal Infrastructure
Managed the $6 million CY 2002 Water System Improvements Project for the Groton, MA
Water Department. Responsible for design, bidding, construction administration, and
permitting of 25,000 feet of new and replacement water mains, 1 MG water storage tank,
600 gpm iron and manganese filtration plant, and an underground booster pump station.
Managed multiple infrastructure projects in Ware, MA totaling over $3.3 million including:
- Downtown Ware Improvements Project, Phase II (PWED Grant)
- Lagoon Drive Drainage Rehabilitation (Chapter 90 Funding)
- Monson Turnpike Reconstruction (Town Appropriation)
- Pulaski Street Reconstruction (CDBG/Town Appropriation)
Managed for the design, permitting, bidding, and construction administration of 6,000 linear
feet of new and replacement sewers for the Railroad Sewer Interceptor in Easthampton, MA
Project manager for the bidding and construction phase services for 21,000 linear feet of
new and replacement water mains in East Longmeadow and Southwick, MA.
Project manager for over thirty infrastructure improvement projects funded through the
Department of Housing and Community Development CDBG program in the communities of
Chester, Easthampton, Greenfield, Middlefield, North Adams, Palmer, Taunton, Ware, and
Winchendon. Assisted the communities from grant development through construction closeout
to implement over $15 million in water, sewer, storm drainage, roadway and sidewalk
improvements.
Education and Certifications
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Western New England College
Licensed Construction Supervisor/Title V System Inspector/Soil Evaluator
Baystate Roads Scholar
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
Professional Affiliations
American Public Works Association
American Society Civil Engineers
American Water Works Association
Institute of Transportation Engineers
Massachusetts Highway Association
Massachusetts Tri-County Highway Superintendents Association
JOSEPH C. BALSKUS, P.E., PTOE
Director of Traffic and Parking
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Joseph Balskus has a broad background in the technical design and management of transportation and site
development projects, including preparation of traffic and environmental impact studies, corridor studies,
access management plans, traffic engineering, traffic calming, traffic signal design, intersection and roadway
design, intelligent transportation systems, parking studies, parking garage layout, site development and
permitting, and construction services. He has managed simple intersection projects, conducted public
hearings for traffic studies, led site design efforts for large development projects, and managed complex
intelligent transportation systems projects for State Departments of Transportation. His expertise and
communication skills make him an invaluable asset to public outreach efforts and a reliable source of expert
testimony.
Professional Experience
Traffic Engineering and Design
Completed intersection studies and design and observed construction for over 200 unsignalized
and signalized intersections in Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.
Designed signal systems for projects ranging from isolated intersections to closed loop and
urban traffic control systems in Connecticut.
Prepared construction traffic management plans for several development projects at Yale
University in New Haven, CT.
Parking
Prepared campus-wide construction parking study for Yale University in New Haven, CT.
Developed parking structure functional design for Metro Center II in Stamford, CT.
Managed extensive parking study for Downtown Redevelopment project in Torrington, CT.
Conducted master plan parking study for St. Vincent’s Hospital Master Plan in Bridgeport, CT.
Traffic Calming and Roundabouts
Conducted initial investigation and evaluation of traffic, handled public outreach, developed and
implemented recommendations and supervised construction of traffic calming measures for
several municipal and private clients including Providence, RI, Greenwich, CT (Phase I and II),
Farmington, CT, and the East Hartford, CT campus of Pratt & Whitney Aircraft. Served as lead
engineer for traffic calming plans in New Canaan and Stamford, CT.
Evaluated, analyzed and designed modern roundabouts for several locations in New Haven and
Danbury, CT.
Traffic Impact Studies
Evaluated existing conditions, analyzed traffic volume generation and recommended
improvements for retail and commercial developments, schools, and regional agencies including
Royal Bank of Scotland - Stamford, Yale New Haven Hospital Cancer Center – New Haven, and
The Reserve – Danbury, and New Milford Retail Development - US Route 7 in New Milford.
Developed traffic management plans for numerous construction projects on Yale University
Campus, New Haven as well as for Royal Bank of Scotland, Stamford.
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Director of Traffic and Parking
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Prepared special event transportation planning for the Stadium at Rentschler Field in East
Hartford, CT.
Transportation Management and Public Outreach
Managed numerous transportation projects, from isolated traffic signal installations to
signal systems to intelligent transportation systems to traffic calming projects.
Provided expert testimony at public hearings at local and state levels. Presented plans and
analyses at public meetings.
Prepared transportation analyses for corridor projects including Route 72 Bristol/Plainville,
US Route Norwalk/Wilton 7, US Route 7 Brookfield/New Milford, Interstate 84 widening in
Cheshire/Southington, and Interstate 95 commuter shoulder/ramp metering project for the
Connecticut Department of Transportation.
Land Development
Designed and managed land development projects for hospital, retail, and institutional
clients including retail drug stores, automotive parts stores, cancer centers, and subsidized
housing developments. Projects included overall permitting, site design, layout, drainage,
permitting, floodplain management, and utility infrastructure.
Education and Certifications
Bachelor of Science, Engineering Technology, Central Connecticut State University
Various Transportation Seminars: Traffic Calming, Traffic Signal Design, Traffic Signal
Operation, At-Grade Signalized Railroad Crossings, Transportation Project Management,
Intelligent Transportation Systems
Professional Affiliations and Awards
Director, New England Section of Institute of Transportation Engineers (NEITE)
Past President, Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Connecticut Chapter
Vice President, Intelligent Transportation Society (ITS) Connecticut Chapter
Continuing Education Committee Chairman, New England Institute of Transportation
Engineers
Associate Member, Institute of Transportation Engineers
Member, American Society of Civil Engineers, American Public Works Association
Member, International Municipal Signal Association
Outstanding Alumnus of Year, Central Connecticut State University
Outstanding Project of Year, ITS-CT Chapter
Outstanding Service to Chapter Award, ITE CT Chapter
President’s Annual Meeting Award, ITS-CT Chapter
TRACY J. ADAMSKI, AICP
Senior Planner
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Tracy Adamski offers a broad range of planning expertise in regulatory compliance, environmental
permitting, land use planning, grant writing, and public outreach. She has employed her in-depth
knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental and land use laws and regulations to successfully
permit a broad range of complex projects, including renewable energy power generation facilities, electric
utility infrastructure, resource area enhancements, municipal infrastructure improvements, and major office
and retail development. Her experience includes land use planning, by-law development, energy resource
permitting, Brownfields redevelopment, wetlands and environmental resource permitting, stormwater
planning and permitting, solid waste permitting, and infrastructure planning. Tracy’s strengths include team
coordination, project management and communication, regulatory analysis, and multi-agency permitting.
Professional Experience
Energy and Resource Conservation
Extensive Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) experience ranging from large scale
commercial developments, to power generation and interconnection facilities, to municipal
infrastructure expansions. Successfully permitted projects through the Environmental
Notification Form and Environmental Impact Report review phases under MEPA for projects
including a 50 megawatt biomass power plant in Russell, MA, five miles of new transmission line
in Russell, Montgomery, and Westfield, MA and a new truck access route; expansion of sewer
systems in several Massachusetts communities; commercial and mixed-use developments
throughout Massachusetts.
Permitted a 50 MW biomass power generation facility and five mile electric transmission line
through the MA Department of Public Utilities and MA Energy Facilities Siting Board. Generated
Petition, provided documentation through the evidentiary phase of the permit process for the
Section 72, Zoning Exemption and EFSB filings including responses to information requests,
expert witness testimony, and record request responses.
Provided cooling water supply evaluation and permitting strategy in support of a 400 MW gas
power plant project in Westfield, MA. Coordinated permitting effort under the Interbasin
Transfer Act, and developed permitting documentation for MEPA, Wetlands Protection Act,
Massachusetts Endangered Species Act and EFSB filings,
Consulted on Energy Facilities Siting Board, MEPA, wetlands and rare species permitting for a
new 115 kV transmission line and substation in Holyoke, MA.
Directed and negotiated permitting under local, state, and federal wetlands, environmental
laws and regulations in support of development, energy, and infrastructure projects. Work
includes compliance with: Clean Water Act Section 404; Section 10 of the Rivers and
Harbors Act; Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification; MA Wetlands
Protection Act; MA Chapter 91 Waterways; National Pollutant Discharge and Elimination
System (NPDES); MA Water Management Act; Massachusetts Historical Commission; local
zoning and wetlands by-laws.
Planning and Public Outreach
Developed stormwater management programs for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems
(MS4) in compliance with USEPA NPDES requirements. Assisted communities in implementing
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best management practices including: stormwater mapping, pollution prevention training, by-
law development, and annual reporting.
Developed Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plans, analyzing various wastewater
treatment and disposal options and environmental, growth management and cost
implications for Mattapoisett, Raynham, Agawam and Bourne, Massachusetts.
Developed Comprehensive Master Plans and Visioning for West Springfield and Holliston,
MA, and Open Space & Recreation Plans for Winchendon, West Springfield, and Holliston,
MA. Facilitated public input through surveys and public forums. Advised local boards on
planning issues, zoning changes, planning strategies, and funding sources for
implementation of various goals including protection of community character and natural
resources, expansion and improvements to infrastructure, and promotion of economic
development. Drafted by-laws for resource protection, bike parking, mixed use
developments, and stormwater management.
Evaluated various wastewater treatment technologies suited for flow capacities between
10,000 and 100,000 gallons per day and appropriate for effluent groundwater recharge or
reuse with stringent nitrogen limits.
Conducted buildout analyses in Bourne, North Attleborough, Raynham, Sturbridge, and
Worcester, MA utilizing GIS tools to project potential development for planning purposes.
Developed Source Water Protection Plans and Wellhead Protection Plans for several
communities including Huntington, Westfield, and Greenfield, MA, including meeting
facilitation, land use and regulatory review, and recommendations for regulatory updates.
Extensive successful grant writing experience, including Rural Development Funding,
MassDEP State Revolving Funds, USEPA Brownfields Assessment Grants, MA Lakes and
Ponds Grants, and MA Wellhead and Surface Water Supply Protection Grants. Assisted
municipalities and regional planning agencies obtain millions of dollars of funding to support
resource protection, Brownfield assessment and redevelopment, and clean water initiatives.
Implemented a comprehensive community outreach program for Brownfield assessment in
Holyoke, MA. Public outreach included informational meetings, press releases, a brochure, and
a project-specific website. Coordinated with a Spanish translator to develop bilingual written
materials and provide interpretation services as needed at the public meetings.
Conducted water supply protection educational sessions in elementary schools in Cheshire
and Leyden, MA. Designed public educational brochures related to water supply protection
and conservation.
Education and Certifications
Bachelor of Science, Biology, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
American Institute of Certified Planners
40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER Training
Professional Affiliations
American Planning Association
ERIC C. WONG, P.E.
Project Engineer
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Eric Wong has civil engineering experience in transportation and traffic engineering including study and
design of modern roundabouts, traffic signal and roadway improvement designs, traffic calming, traffic
impact and transportation planning studies, network operation analysis and transportation simulation and
capacity analysis tools such as HCM, Synchro, Sidra, Rodel, and VISSIM.
Professional Experience
Transportation Modeling
Developed computer network models of downtown New Haven for Yale University and Yale-New
Haven Hospital Campus in New Haven, CT, the south end of Stamford, CT, and the Mohegan
Sun Resort in Montville, CT. Evaluated the regional traffic flow and impact as part of the
proposed developments.
Performed corridor analyses using computer model for West Avenue in Norwalk, CT, US Route 7
in Norwalk, Wilton, and New Milford, CT, Route 34 in New Haven, CT, and Frontage Roads in
downtown Stamford, CT.
Analyzed potential roundabout operations using advanced Sidra, Rodel and VISSIM simulation
tools in Danbury, Trumbull, Stamford, and Montville, CT.
Traffic Engineering and Design
Designed traffic control signals for roadway improvements including 13 traffic signals along
Route 34 corridor in New Haven, CT as part of the Yale-New Haven Hospital Cancer Center
project, nine intersections for the reconstruction of West Avenue in Norwalk, CT, and other
traffic control signals in Stamford, New Britain, and Danbury, CT.
Developed and reviewed temporary traffic management plans to maintain normal traffic flow on
busy city streets during construction for various construction projects, including Yale-New
Haven Hospital Cancer Center and various Yale University projects in downtown New Haven, CT.
Designed new roundabouts at the Reserve in Danbury, CT and performed roundabout feasibility
studies in Danbury, Montville, Norwalk, and East Lyme, CT.
Traffic Impact Study
Evaluated existing conditions, analyzed traffic volume generation, and recommended
improvements for retail and commercial developments, schools, and regional agencies
throughout Connecticut including District 95/7 in Norwalk, St. Vincent’s Medical Center and
Cancer Center in Bridgeport, Metro Green in Stamford, Danbury Hospital in Danbury, and New
Residential Colleges for Yale University in New Haven.
Prepared traffic impact studies for the Connecticut Department of Transportation State Traffic
Commission Certificate for developments including District 95/7 and i.Park redevelopment in
Norwalk, CT, 2 Howe Street mixed-use development in New Haven, CT, and mixed-use and
medical office developments in Trumbull, CT.
Roadway
Developed construction drawings and cross sections for a roadway improvement project on
Route 7 in Norwalk and Wilton, CT.
ERIC C. WONG, P.E.
Project Engineer
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Designed off-site roadway improvement plans and performed cost analysis for a mixed-use
development in Glastonbury, CT.
Parking
Designed temporary parking lots for Turner Construction/Yale-New Haven Hospital and
Dwight/Orchard parking lot improvement in New Haven, CT.
Education and Certifications
Bachelor of Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Connecticut
Master of Science, Transportation and Urban Engineering, University of Connecticut
Professional Affiliations
Institute of Transportation Engineers
American Society of Civil Engineers
PAUL M. FURGAL, P.E.
Project Engineer
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Paul Furgal has experience in many aspects of civil engineering, contributing to transportation, traffic signal
design, traffic impact studies, utility design, and construction administration projects for public and private
clients.
Professional Experience
Transportation
Providing traffic engineering services to Fitchburg, MA at multiple locations within downtown
business district area. The project includes the assessment of traffic operations for future
roadway and traffic signal improvements. It also includes the development of on-street parking
improvements, pedestrian accessibility enhancements, coordination of traffic signal systems,
compliance with ADA wheelchair ramp requirements and potential relocation of utilities.
Currently designing roadway improvements including roadway resurfacing, drainage
modifications, sign and pavement marking layout, and traffic signal layout along Pleasant Street
from Yale Street to Northampton Street in Holyoke, MA. Coordinated design with the City and
the MassDOT.
Provided traffic engineering services to North Adams, MA at multiple signalized intersections
within the downtown business district area. The project included the reconstruction of traffic
signals, coordination of traffic signal systems, compliance with ADA wheelchair ramp
requirements, and relocation of utilities. Provided traffic engineering design services that met
both the City’s and MassDOT’s guidelines for operations and safety. The multiple locations were
funded via a combination of High Priority Project (HPP), Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality
(CMAQ), and Highway Safety Improvement Project (HSIP) funds
Prepared construction documents for the reconstruction of 13 signalized intersections within the
downtown area of New Haven, CT. Prepared traffic signal plan layouts along North Frontage
Road, South Frontage Road, and Legion Avenue as part of the Yale New Haven Hospital Cancer
Center project. The project involved coordination with the New Haven Department of Traffic
and Parking.
Prepared construction documents for multiple phases of roadway reconstruction and new
roadways constructed at the former Northampton State Hospital in Northampton, MA. The new
roadway construction included the installation of new water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage
utilities, and traffic signal design for the proposed development.
Analyzed and prepared traffic signal plans for the “closed-loop” traffic signal system comprised
of six intersections for the reconstruction of West Avenue in Norwalk, CT. Utilized modeling
software to perform traffic analysis of the proposed coordinated system.
Provided design services to a private client funding design and construction of roadway
widening and traffic signal improvements along Water Street in Wakefield, MA. Prepared
construction plans, sign and pavement marking layout, and traffic signal layouts at four
locations, and coordinated design efforts with the Town. Utilized modeling software to perform
traffic analysis of existing and proposed coordinated systems.
Provided design services to a private client funding design and construction of roadway
widening improvements in Walpole, MA. Prepared construction plans, sign and pavement
marking layout, and traffic signal layout at four locations, and coordinated design and post-
design with the Town and MassDOT. Utilized modeling software to perform traffic analysis of
existing and proposed coordinated systems.
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Project Engineer
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Designed roadway improvements including sign and pavement marking layout, and traffic signal
layout at Route 140 and Norfolk Street in Mansfield, MA. Coordinated design with the Town and
MassDOT.
Prepared plans for several Central Artery (I-93)/Tunnels (I-90) contracts in Boston, MA,
including horizontal and vertical alignment, cross sections, maintenance of traffic, signing,
striping, and traffic signals to operate within the Boston Transportation Department’s
computerized network.
Designed roadway-widening improvements to four signalized intersections in Vero Beach, FL,
including construction layout, sign and pavement marking layout, and traffic signal layout.
Coordinated project, located adjacent to waterways and canals, with local water/wetland district
agency.
Performed post-design services for the roadway improvement of Hallandale Beach Boulevard in
Hallandale Beach, FL, funded by the Florida Department of Transportation. Responsibilities
included construction stage coordination with local and state agencies, contractors, and
construction engineers.
Assisted in the preparation of the traffic, parking, pedestrian, bicycle, and transit studies for the
Boston College Master Plan. Assisted in the assessment of the existing campus conditions and
the impacts associated with the future development build out. The transportation study
outlined the proposed impacts of each of the development scenarios. In addition, the
transportation study proposed mitigation measures at deficient locations.
Civil/Site
Provided design civil/site engineering services for the design of a 100-space parking lot and
300-foot-long roadway as part of the University of Massachusetts at Boston expansion
project. Prepared construction plans showing proposed pavement structure layout as well
as drainage improvements per standards outlined by the Boston Water Sewer Commission.
Provided civil/site engineering services for the Belchertown EDIC Cold Springs Business and
Technology Park Parcel D in Belchertown, MA. Developed preliminary design plans for
construction of roadway, water main, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage.
Education and Certifications
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Merrimack College
International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA)- Traffic Signal Technician Level II and
Traffic Signal Inspector
Professional Affiliations
American Society of Civil Engineers- Member
Institute of Transportation Engineers- Member
International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA)- Member
JEREMY J. CIGAL, P.E.
Project Engineer
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Jeremy Cigal has worked on a variety of projects related to wastewater, water resources, and solid waste
management with his primary focus on roadway reconstruction and infrastructure improvements projects.
His involvement in these projects includes evaluation of existing utilities and roadways, developing
specifications and drawings, computer modeling, preparing project schedules and cost estimates, bidding
administration and contract award, and providing construction administration and observation services.
Professional Experience
Civil/Site/Transportation
Provided design, permitting, specification development, bidding, construction
administration, and construction observation services for the emergency repair of a culvert
and roadway located in Southwick, MA. The project included environmental permitting with
local, state, and federal agencies and bridge review by the MassDOT. The repairs included
the demolition of the remaining failed culvert and retaining walls, control of flows from
Great Brook, a 22-foot long by 11-foot wide extension of the remaining culvert, 20-foot tall
retaining walls, slope stabilization, roadway reconstruction, and a new stormwater collection
system.
Provided design, specification development, bidding, grant assistance, construction observation,
and construction administration services for five Department of Housing and Community
Development (DHCD) funded improvement projects in Winchendon, MA constructed in 2005,
2006, 2007, 2010, and 2011. Projects focused on roadway reconstruction and also included the
construction or replacement of water, sanitary sewer, and drainage infrastructure, sidewalks,
and curbing.
Prepared cost estimates and project specifications for the reconstruction of 13 streets in
Westfield, MA including roadway reclamation and paving; curb and sidewalk replacement;
water, sewer, and drainage improvements; intersection realignment; and a geometric
improvements to an existing roundabout.
Provided design, bidding, and construction administration and observation services for three
projects funded by DHCD and the MassDOT totaling $2.4 million involving roadway and utility
improvements for 34 streets in North Adams, MA.
Construction observation services for more than 10 projects across Western Massachusetts
involving roadway repair ranging from pavement reclamation, full depth reconstruction,
cold plane milling, and hot mix asphalt overlays.
Developed 75%, 100%, and PS&E MassDOT design submissions including field survey to
confirm existing conditions, project specifications, cost estimates, and design drawings for a
multi-use walkway revitalization project along the first level canal in Holyoke, MA.
Developed 25%, 75%, 100%, and PS&E MassDOT design submissions including evaluation of
existing pavement conditions, environmental permitting, early environmental coordination
documentation, project specifications, cost estimates, pavement design, existing right-of-way
review, and design drawings for a 1.4 mile roadway and sidewalk rehabilitation project in a
National Historic District of Hatfield, MA.
Provided design, specification development, bidding, and construction administration
services for two DHCD funded improvement projects in Palmer, MA. Projects included
roadway reconstruction, temporary water mains, construction or replacement of water,
sanitary sewer, and drainage infrastructure, sidewalks, and curbing.
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Project Engineer
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Conducted a drainage study of a 270-acre mountainous area in Ware, MA to evaluate the
stream flows during the 2, 10, 50, and 100-year storm events to four existing roadway
culverts. Results from the drainage study were used to recommend improvements to
existing culverts.
Conducted drainage modeling and on-site soil evaluation for a stormwater collection system
proposed for the redevelopment of the former Northampton State Hospital in Northampton,
MA. The 25-acre redevelopment project consisted of multiple collection and conveyance
systems, two above ground detention ponds, one subsurface detention system, and three
large subsurface infiltration/detention systems.
Wastewater
Analyzed instantaneous flow data to determine possible inflow and infiltration sources to
recommend removal of extraneous flow from sewer systems in Canton and Watertown, CT.
Provided design services for a combined sewer overflow (CSO) separation project in Palmer,
MA. The project included approximately 10 miles of new sanitary sewer and storm
drainage lines to eliminate CSO discharges to three rivers in Palmer.
Conducted and reviewed Title V observation holes and percolation tests for proposed soil
absorption systems at multiple locations across Massachusetts. Proposed systems ranged
from small residential/commercial developments to systems greater than 15,000 gallons
per day.
Conducted field work and provided design and permitting services for the siting of a
greywater system that utilizes composting toilets and drip irrigation to service a bath house
located at a mountain camp in Russell, MA. The project required a variance request from
both the local board of health and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental
Protection.
Water Resources
Designed and prepared construction specifications for two water main replacement projects
in West Springfield, MA. Both projects included significant traffic control plans to minimize
traffic impacts during construction. MassDOT permitting was required to repair the existing
cement concrete pavement in Route 5.
Provided design, specification development, bidding, and construction administration
services for a 5,600-foot water main replacement project to replace a water main dating
back to the 1800’s in Taunton, MA.
Provided design, permitting, bidding, and construction administration services for a
roadway and utility improvements project that included a proposed 8-inch ductile iron water
main installed via a 100-foot horizontal directional drill underneath two active railroad
tracks in Ware, MA.
Education and Certifications
Bachelor of Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Northeastern University
Soil Evaluation Certification, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Baystate Roads Scholar
MARK F. SULLIVAN
Graduate Engineer
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Mark Sullivan specializes in roadway and solid waste facility design. In addition, he has served as resident
engineer on a variety of large projects spanning civil, water, and wastewater disciplines. His extensive field
experience enables him to develop practical solutions to numerous engineering design challenges.
Professional Experience
Roadways
Successfully prepared multiple Project Information Forms and Project Needs Forms for North
Adams, MA to comply with the Massachusetts Highway Department (MHD) design process. The
nontraditional MHD projects in an urban setting required PIF and PNF documents that justified
these projects for federal funding.
Prepared applications and provided supporting data to assist North Adams, MA to apply
successfully for congestion mitigation and air quality funds to expand an existing federally
funded project.
Developed coordinated signal strategy for a series of five intersections in East Longmeadow, MA
to increase capacity and reduce peak hour delays. Improvements were achieved with new
signal control equipment and provide for future expansion to a full closed loop system.
Developed conceptual realignment of the Route 2 & 7 interchange in the center of historic
Williamstown, MA. Roundabout research findings were applied to the proposed layout of the
hazardous intersection to improve traffic safety and capacity while eliminating the need for a
traffic signal.
Designed an upgrade to two signalized intersections in North Adams, MA on Route 2. The
design incorporated as much of the existing equipment as possible while still upgrading the
intersection to comply with current standards.
Successfully prepared Design Exception Reports for submission to the MHD allowing Dalton and
Southwick, MA to reconstruct streets that could not otherwise meet MHD minimum design
standards.
Provided in-depth review of traffic trends in Pelham, MA enabling construction of a much
narrower and more appealing rural collector than typically called for by state design standards.
Solid Waste
Facilitated closure of the Erving Paper Mill’s (EPM) sludge landfill, which was under an
Administrative Consent Order with Penalties (ACOP) from the Massachusetts Department of
Environmental Protection. Through field changes and revisions, the closure schedule was
extended to permit use of the EPM sludge as the required impermeable cap.
Generated over $400,000 in additional revenue for North Adams, MA by proposing the use of
construction and demolition debris to bring the E-Street Landfill to final grades.
Significantly reduced construction and operational costs for a regional recycling facility in North
Adams, MA by identifying an alternate location. This made the original site available for mining
of gravel and sand to be used to close the city’s landfill.
MARK F. SULLIVAN
Graduate Engineer
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Wastewater
Provided on-call services to Northeast Generation Service during two wastewater lagoon
lining projects in Holyoke, MA. The lagoons were sited on top of a former landfill. The
double liner project was complicated by limited project budget, tight schedule, and strict
regulatory constraints.
As lead resident engineer, managed staff of five and oversaw the total upgrade of the solids
handling portion of a 90-mgd wastewater treatment facility completed while maintaining
continuous operation.
Provided full-time inspection services to meet an accelerated, around-the-clock, 7 days per
week construction schedule for a $100 million sludge pelletizing facility in New York City’s
South Bronx.
Provided full-time inspection services for the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority on a
facility with a court ordered completion date. Site work was performed during winter
months to complete the project on time.
Site/Civil
Responsible for layout and coordination of underground private utilities, electric, telephone,
cable TV and gas for a multi-use redevelopment project on a 124-acre site Northampton,
MA.
Provided on-site engineering and project management services for the emergency repair of
a major collection sewer for Smith College in Northampton, MA. New sewer lines were
installed using directional drilling to avoid disturbing numerous specimen trees, including a
350year old oak tree comprising Smith College’s “Living Museum”.
Led the site/civil design component of a 15 mgd water treatment facility in Hamden, CT.
The site design elements were successfully coordinated with four major design firms
working simultaneously on the design of the facility.
Demolition
Represented the South Central Regional Water Authority during public hearings to facilitate
a Hamden, CT Zoning Special Permit to permit on-site crushing of demolition debris,
ultimately saving the Authority over $500,000 and eliminating thousands of truck trips off
site.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Master of Science, Construction Project Management, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Professional Affiliations
American Society of Civil Engineers
Institute of Transportation Engineers
PETER A. WOZNIAK, P.E./CPE/DGCP/CPQ
Senior Electrical Engineer
Peter Wozniak is an electrical engineer who specializes in power distribution and electrical system designs
for all types of facilities and utility distribution systems. He is responsible for the design and specification of
power, lighting, instrumentation, lighting, fire detection, intrusion and access control, public address existing
telephone and instrumentation systems. He troubleshoots problems with electrical systems at new and
existing facilities and coordinates start up operations for new systems.
He provides review and analysis of the operation and maintenance of building systems, electrical,
mechanical, HVAC, and utility supply systems including electrical distribution and steam distribution. He
also performs electrical forensic studies, provides electrical survey services (equipment condition and
National Electrical Code compliance), and consults on electrical energy efficiency improvements.
Professional Experience
Energy and Resource Conservation
Prepared a comprehensive campus wide infrastructure master plan for Deerfield Academy
located on Deerfield, MA. The plan identified future infrastructure needs of the school and
methods for integration of planned building improvements into existing campus systems.
Designed campus infrastructure improvements including electrical, steam, chill water and
tel/comm/data installations on the north side of campus. Improvements included electrical
design and construction oversight for a new north campus chiller building. The chiller feeds the
$65M Koch Center Math, Science and Technology Building, for which the Academy has achieved
LEED Gold certification.
Served as project manager for the implementation of a district cooling system for a six building
application at Deerfield Academy located in Deerfield, MA.
Served as project manager for HVAC improvements project for People’s Bank Headquarters in
Holyoke, MA. Energy efficient design elements included a new air distribution system and air
handling equipment, as well as upgrades to the control system.
Provided technical review and construction oversight services for the replacement and
expansion of the Northfield Mount Hermon School steam distribution network for heating and
domestic hot water as well as the medium voltage electrical distribution network.
Designed electrical improvements for Deerfield Academy’s $6M Dewey Squash Center and Main
Classroom Building. Designed an energy efficient humidification/dehumidification system for
the existing Helen Boyden Library that is estimated to reduce campus energy costs by $400K
annually.
Operational Experience
Managed maintenance and operation of building systems, campus utility systems, boiler plants,
and manufacturing equipment at University of Massachusetts at Amherst and Simplex Time
Recorder in Westminster, MA and West Hartford, CT. Provided engineering, construction
management, maintenance management, and financial oversight.
Power Studies
Performed arc-flash and coordination studies for several large electrical distributions for the
Southern Connecticut Regional Water Authority.
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Senior Electrical Engineer
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Perform a short circuit study, electrical overcurrent coordination study and arc flash study for
TurboCare located in Chicopee, MA.
Municipal/Government Buildings
Designed electrical systems for a police station in Uxbridge, MA, including a large police
communications system.
Designed electrical systems for the renovation of the Agawam High School library including a
cable plant for systemwide training.
Designed improvements to the high voltage distribution system at the Soldier’s Home in
Northampton, MA.
Designed electrical system for gas extraction system for landfill in Greenfield, MA.
Designed streetscape lighting projects in Turners Falls and Southbridge, MA.
Designed parking lot lighting improvements at Holyoke Community College in Holyoke, MA and
Westfield State College in Westfield, MA.
Designed fire alarm system upgrade to East Longmeadow High School, East Longmeadow, MA.
Water Resources
Designed electrical systems for water treatment facilities in numerous communities, including
Amherst, Hardwick, Holyoke, Shutesbury, and Westfield, MA.
Wastewater
Provided engineering services for wastewater treatment facilities in Agawam, Erving, Hardwick,
Hatfield, Hoosac Valley, Hull, Raynham, Sturbridge, and Winchendon, MA; Windsor Locks and
Canton, CT; and Ancram, NY.
Education and Certifications
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, Western New England College
Master of Science, Electrical Engineering, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Certified Cogeneration Professional – Association of Energy Engineers
Certified Power Quality Professional – Association of Energy Engineers
Registered Professional Engineer
Professional Affiliations
Association of Facilities Engineers
Association of Energy Engineers
National Fire Protection Association
HOWARD MCCULLOCH/NE ROUNDABOUTS
Roundabout Design Specialist
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Howard McCulloch, who founded NE Roundabouts in 2003, has been the New York State Department of
Transportation (NYSDOT) Roundabout Design Specialist since 1999 and has been involved with every
roundabout project in New York State. His participation in these projects ranges from preliminary comments
regarding a proposed roundabout site’s feasibility to final design plan development and review. Howard is
also responsible for roundabout overviews and training presentations throughout New York State.
Professional Experience
Roundabout Design
Designed more than 80 New York State single lane roundabout projects.
Designed numerous New York State multi-lane roundabout projects in Buffalo, Kingston, North
Castle, Johnson City, Latham, Rome, and Malta. In October 2006, he completed a five multi-
lane roundabout corridor, including an interstate interchange, in Malta.
Assisted other states with roundabout design practices and specific projects. He presented
overviews of roundabouts to ConnDOT, MassDOT, as well as PennDOT in Williamsport, PA where
five roundabouts were being considered – 3 were finally built. In addition, he was involved with
reviewing a project in Missoula, Montana where seven roundabouts were being considered and
has assisted FHWA in a roundabout seminar for Montana DOT. He also assists FHWA with
roundabout reviews for Virginia DOT.
Assisted in the design of two double lane roundabouts in South Jordan, Utah and a single lane
roundabout in St. George, Utah.
Contributed to the design of four roundabouts in Fort Collins, Colorado; three of which are
multi-lane roundabouts, two multi-lane roundabouts in Loveland, Colorado, and a multi-lane
roundabout in Ontario, Canada.
Currently providing design assistance and peer review services for Rhode Island DOT on
multiple projects, where roundabouts are becoming a preferred intersection control device.
Provided design assistance for the first roundabout to open in Summit County, Ohio at the
intersection of Ridgewood and Hametown Roads.
Provided design and educational/promotion assistance for a roundabout that was constructed
during 2008 in New London, NH.
Provide on-call roundabout design and peer review services for the Louisiana Department of
Transportation & Development. As part of this contract, provided preliminary designs for over
60 roundabouts locations and peer reviewed over 10 sets of construction plans. A few of these
projects have already been built and a few are currently in construction.
Training & Presentations
Presented roundabout training workshops in over 30 states and 2 day roundabout design
workshops for 19 state transportation departments.
Presented two ½ workshops for WYDOT in Cheyenne, WY. The first was a general overview and
the second was a hands-on design workshop.
HOWARD MCCULLOCH/NE ROUNDABOUTS
Roundabout Design Specialist
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Recognized nationally as a leader in the area of roundabout pavement marking and signing
design. In January 2003, he presented to a subcommittee of the Markings Technical Committee
(MTC) of the National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (NCUTCD). Howard
assisted the subcommittee in developing new drawings showing pavement markings for multi-
lane roundabouts, which are now part of the 2009.
Participates as a panel member for NCHRP 3-78. This study is focusing on how to better
accommodate the visually impaired at roundabouts and channelized turn lanes.
Howard is a member of the NYSDOT Roundabout Committee where he co-wrote NYSDOT’s
Interim Guide to Roundabouts. He is presently leading the development of a comprehensive
manual for roundabout design to be included in NYSDOT’s Highway Design Manual.
Howard was a co-presenter on roundabouts at the 10th Annual (NY) Transportation & Planning
Symposium in November 2000, as well as at the 2003 Northeast Association of State
Transportation Officials (NASTO) Conference.
He also presented at the 2001, 2003, and 2004 National Engineer’s Week Conference and at the
2001 and 2002 New York State Association of Transportation Engineers Conferences.
In 2004, Howard presented “Roundabout Lessons Learned the Hard Way” at the annual TRB
Conference. He presented during 3 sessions at the 2005 TRB National Roundabout Conference
and 2 sessions at the 2008 TRB National Roundabout Conference.
Awards/Recognition
Received a NYSDOT “Excellence In Engineering” award in 2001 for his contribution towards
NYSDOT’s roundabout initiative.
In October 2002, he was a co-recipient of the ITE New York Upstate Section’s Young
Transportation Professional of the Year Award for safety improvements to an existing traffic
circle using roundabout design principles.
The re-signing and re-striping of Latham Circle won a 2003 FHWA / National Roadway Safety
Award.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
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Section 4 Relevant Experience
4.1 Transportation and Traffic Engineering Experience
Throughout the firm’s history, Tighe & Bond has supported municipalities with civil/transportation
engineering efforts ranging from $50,000 to more than $10,000,000. Our general qualifications are best
demonstrated by the fact that we are prequalified for road design engineering services by the Massachusetts
Department of Transportation as well as the Connecticut DOT and the Vermont DOT.
We recognize that most significant infrastructure improvement projects present significant concerns to the
general public. For that reason, our engineers, scientists and planners often work with advisory groups
inclusive of all project stakeholders early on to make sure that project approvals are attainable as we have
suggested in earlier discussions.
To demonstrate our experience with similar projects, Table 4-1 and Table 4-2, Modern Roundabout and
Roadway Projects experience , respectively, are presented at the end of this section identifying our most
relevant roadway improvement projects within the past five years. We have also provided project write-ups
detailing several of the projects that may be of interest to Northampton demonstrating our experience.
Tighe & Bond began as a Civil Engineering company in 1911 and highway design has been a routine practice
of our firm. Today we have several active projects ongoing with MassDOT involvement from Chapter 90
funded projects to Federal Highway Administration funded projects. The knowledge of moving a project
through the MassDOT system is absolutely critical for the success of this project. Whether it is the District
Highway Director or Projects Development Engineer in Northampton, the Director of Project Management in
Boston, or the Rights of Way Engineer, Tighe & Bond has developed and maintains an active relationship
with these people at MassDOT.
4.2 Experience with Northampton
Tighe & Bond has worked with the City of Northampton for over fifty years. We have provided a variety of
engineering services ranging from solid waste and wastewater management to water supply to
transportation engineering services. Our most recent experience includes:
■ Village at Hospital Hill, including the intersection traffic signal design and construction activity
■ Kollmorgen Site civil engineering and permitting
■ Route 66 slope stabilization work
Our team has firsthand knowledge of the City’s priorities and preferences. We pride ourselves on
appropriately combining and technical savvy with common sense to arrive at readily implementable
solutions to our client’s problems. There is no learning curve if you retain the Tighe & Bond team for the
intersection improvements work; we are poised and ready to continue to provide Northampton with prompt,
professional services, saving you the delays and costs of bringing another firm “up to speed”.
4.3 Local Utilities
Tighe & Bond routinely works with National Grid (NG) out of their Leed’s office on Route 9. We commonly
communicate with both Berkshire Gas , Verizon, and Comcast on projects throughout the Pioneer Valley
and have direct lines to the engineers serving our project areas. The Northampton DPW has been and
continues to be a long standing client of Tighe & Bond. We are very familiar with their water, sanitary
sewer, and storm drainage systems in Northampton.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
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4.4 Client References
The following references can attest to the quality of service and demonstrated ability of Tighe & Bond. We
encourage Northampton officials to contact any of these individuals to verify the level of technical excellence
and personal responsiveness that you can expect from Tighe & Bond.
Mr. Richard Alcombright, Mayor
City of North Adams
City Hall, 10 Main Street
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3000
Mr. Kenneth E. Walto, Town Manager
Town of Dalton
Town Hall, 462 Main Street
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-6111
Mr. James Kreidler, Town Administrator
Town of Winchendon
Town Hall, 109 Front Street
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-2167
Mr. Paul Moosey, Assistant Commissioner
City of Worcester
Department of Public Works
20 East Worcester Street
Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 929-1300, ext. 4138
Mani Poola, P.E.
City Traffic Engineer
City of Stamford
888 Washington Boulevard
Stamford, CT 06901
203-977-4237
Antonio Iadarola, P.E.
Director of Public Works
City of Danbury
155 Deer Hill Avenue
Danbury, CT 06810
203-797-4641
Table 4-1 Modern Roundabout Experience Municipality Project Location Project Description Funding Project Completed Project Cost Key Personnel Williamstown, MA Town of Williamstown Main Street/North Streets Williamstown, MA Roundabout Study - design engineering for the study of improvements to the Field Park circle to convert to an oblong roundabout. Town 2005 n/a Dana Huff Mark Sullivan Joe Balskus Holyoke, MA City of Holyoke Blueberry Hill Holyoke, MA Blueberry Hill Modern Roundabout Alternative Concept Study – engineering study of converting 5 legged intersection into a modern roundabout at Westfield Road. City 2004 n/a David Loring Mark Sullivan Danbury, CT City of Danbury Reserve Road Danbury, CT Reserve Road Modern Roundabout Project – design engineering and construction observation for new roadway system and modern roundabout intersection on local roadway system. Private 2008 $500,00+ Joe Balskus Eric Wong New Haven, CT City of New Haven Route 34 Ramps New Haven, CT New Haven Modern Roundabout Project – Study, Design, Construction observation of single lane modern roundabout at end of Route 34 expressway, South Frontage. Private 2008 $3,000,000 Joe Balskus Eric Wong Chris Granatini Trumbull, CT Town of Trumbull/Fairfield Park Avenue at Route 15 (Merritt Parkway) Ramps Trumbull/Fairfield, CT Park Avenue Roundabout Project – Preliminary study, design and approvals for 1st single lane modern roundabout at expressway ramp system in Connecticut. Received ConnDOT and State Traffic Commission approval as well as Town of Trumbull and Fairfield. Private 2009 n/a Joe Balskus Eric Wong Stamford, CT City of Stamford Stillwater Road at Long Ridge Road (Route 104) Stamford, CT Stillwater Road Multi-lane Modern Roundabout Study – study and design services for 1st multi-lane roundabout in Connecticut. State Underway $2,700,000 Joe Balskus Eric Wong Chris Granatini
Table 4-2 Roadway Project Experience Municipality Project Location Project Description Funding Project Completed Project Cost Key Personnel Dalton, MA Town of Dalton South Street Reconstruction Dalton, MA Roadway Reconstruction - design engineering for the reconstruction of approximately 2 miles of South Street; completely redesign the intersection of South Street/East Street and Hubbard Avenue/ Dalton Division Road STP Under Construction $5,200,000 Dana Huff Mark Sullivan Easthampton, MA City of Easthampton City Hall 50 Payson Avenue Easthampton, MA 01027 Manhan Rail Trail Project – design engineering for 4,000 foot extension of the Manhan Rail Trail for South Street to Southampton town line, including asbestos contamination remediation for approximately 1,000 feet STP HPP Design Ongoing $750,000 Robert Peirent David Loring Tracy Adamski Erving, MA Town of Erving River Road Millers Falls, MA 01349 Infrastructure Improvements - Pratt Street reconstruction (water, sewer, drainage, road reconstruction); Prospect Street reconstruction (water, sewer, drainage and road reclamation); East Street beautification CDBG 1999 $750,000 Omer H. Dumais Fitchburg, MA City of Fitchburg Planning Office 718 Main Street Fitchburg, MA 01420 Blossom Street Improvements Project -included sidewalk replacement, curbing removal and resetting, hydrant relocation, new driveway aprons, signage, landscaping, and realignment of an existing intersection CDBG 2002 $300,000 Francis Hoey Jay Viamari David Loring Gardner, MA City of Gardner Community Development & Planning City Hall Annex - Room 201 115 Pleasant Street Gardner, MA 01440 Richmond Street Reconstruction - design services for 600 linear feet of full depth reconstructed roadway including sewer, storm drains, new sidewalks, curbing. CDBG 2004 $280,000 Francis Hoey Jay Viamari David Loring
Table 4-2 Roadway Project Experience Municipality Project Location Project Description Funding Project Completed Project Cost Key Personnel Gardner, MA City of Gardner Community Development & Planning City Hall Annex - Room 201 115 Pleasant Street Gardner, MA 01440 Wasa Street Drainage - design, permitting, and construction phase services associated with the installation of a stormwater treatment system funded through Section 319 Grants Program CDBG 2004 $250,000 Francis Hoey Jay Viamari David Loring Gardner, MA City of Gardner Community Development & Planning City Hall Annex - Room 201 115 Pleasant Street Gardner, MA 01440 Pond Brook Street Project consisted of the full depth construction of a new 500-foot roadway to service the Rear Main Street area of downtown including sidewalks, curbing, site lighting, and landscaping CDBG 2002 $450,000 Francis Hoey Jay Viamari David Loring Hatfield, MA Town of Hatfield, MA Department of Public Works 59 Main Street Hatfield, MA 01038 Elm Street Rehabilitation - Design of rehabilitation of roadway to 25% for public hearing. ARRA 2008 $1,200,000 David Loring Jeremy Cigal Holyoke, MA Holyoke Housing Authority Holyoke, MA 01040 HOPE VI Redevelopment Project - consisted of the design of a 12.5 acre subdivision including preliminary and definitive subdivision plans, 3,200 feet of new urban roadway, new water mains, sewers, storm drains, streetscaping, and full construction administration. The project also included demolition design and hazardous materials abatement. HUD 2001 $1,500,000 Francis J. Hoey Jay Viamari Shawn Shepard
Table 4-2 Roadway Project Experience Municipality Project Location Project Description Funding Project Completed Project Cost Key Personnel Holyoke, MA Department of Public Works Holyoke, MA 01040 Pleasant Street Project - prepared a conceptual plan to delineate proposed pavement widths along the corridor, identify and review drainage/sewerage issues, show streetscaping concepts STP HPP Design Ongoing $1,500,000 Mark J. Hoey David Loring Holyoke, MA Holyoke Community College Foundation Holyoke, MA 01040 Holyoke Community College Access Road – Design services for 2,500 feet of new secondary access road to the Holyoke Community College and planned business park, including roadway, utilities, traffic signal, extensive wetland permitting, endangered species assessment and MEPA reviews PWED Design Ongoing $2,500,000 Francis J. Hoey David Loring Holyoke, MA City of Holyoke Holyoke, MA 01040 Canal Walk Project – Design services for 3,000 feet of urban multi-use path along Holyoke’s First Level canal and construction services for Phase 1A STP HPP 2008 $438,000 Francis J. Hoey David Loring Lenox, MA Department of Public Works 275 Main Street Lenox, MA 01240 Housatonic Street Road Improvements - Road overlay work with sidewalk and curb improvements. Project also includes drainage improvements and some water main replacement work. Chapter 90 2000 $400,000 Ronald A. Michalski Dana C. Huff Mark F. Sullivan Andrew R. Gordon Lenox, MA Department of Public Works 275 Main Street Lenox, MA 01240 Crystal Street Reconstruction - Road reconstruction, widening, new sidewalks, drainage improvements and geometric changes in accordance with MHD design criteria. Chapter 90 2000 $1,750,000 Ronald A. Michalski Dana C. Huff Mark F. Sullivan Andrew R. Gordon
Table 4-2 Roadway Project Experience Municipality Project Location Project Description Funding Project Completed Project Cost Key Personnel New Haven, CT City of New Haven Department of Traffic and Parking New Haven, CT 06510 Church Street South Improvements - Design for Church St./Rt. 34 interchange and frontage Local Funds 2004 $500,000 John W. Block Leonard A. Liss Joseph A. Canas North Adams, MA City of North Adams City Hall 10 Main Street North Adams, MA 01247 Downtown Streetscapes Improvements –- Basic road reconstruction in the downtown area including sidewalks, street lights and streetscaping, and signals improvements at 5 major intersections STP HPP CMAQ HSIP 2011 Under Construction $2,500,000 Dana C. Huff David Loring Mark F. Sullivan North Adams, MA City of North Adams City Hall 10 Main Street, North Adams, MA 01247 Pavement Preservation Project – evaluation and design of 61,000 linear feet of roadway resurfacing improvements with milling and guard replacement ARRA 2010 $2,200,000 Dana C. Huff David L. Loring Mark Sullivan North Adams, MA City of North Adams City Hall 10 Main Street North Adams, MA 01247 Central City Road Improvements - Basic road reconstruction along with sidewalks, street lights and streetscaping in the downtown commercial part of the City PWED 2001 $1,150,000 Ronald A. Michalski Dana C. Huff Mark F. Sullivan North Adams, MA City of North Adams City Hall 10 Main Street North Adams, MA 01247 B2004 Chapter 90 Roads - Basic Road Reconstruction/ Rehabilitation along with sidewalks, water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage improvements to 29 streets throughout the City CDBG Chapter 90 2006 $2,400,000 Ronald A. Michalski David Loring Jeremy Cigal North Adams, MA City of North Adams Office of Community Development 10 Main Street, Room 221 North Adams, MA 01247 B2001 and B2002 Roads Projects - design of annual roadway improvements CDBG 2002 $200,000 Ronald A. Michalski David L. Loring Jeremy J. Cigal
Table 4-2 Roadway Project Experience Municipality Project Location Project Description Funding Project Completed Project Cost Key Personnel Northampton, MA Village at Hospital Hill MassDevelopment 33 Andrews Parkway Devens, MA 01434 Multiple Redevelopment Projects - including roadway construction along with sidewalks, street lights, water main, sanitary sewer, storm drainage and streetscaping at the former Northampton State Hospital PWED 2007, 2008 $3,000,000 David Loring Paul Furgal Jeremy Cigal Palmer, MA Fox Street Reconstruction Town of Palmer 1029 Central Street Palmer, MA 01069 Basic Road Reconstruction - along with sidewalks, water sanitary sewer, and storm drainage in a residential neighborhood for the Town water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage in a residential neighborhood of the Town. CDBG 2008 $325,000 David Loring Jeremy Cigal Palmer, MA Chestnut & Arch Streets Reconstruction Town of Palmer 1029 Central Street Palmer, MA 01069 Basic Road Reconstruction - along with sidewalks, water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, in a residential neighborhood of the Town CDBG 2007 $400,000 David Loring Jeremy Cigal Pelham, MA Board of Selectmen Amherst Road Pelham, MA 01002 Buffam Road Reconstruction - Road reconstruction, widening, drainage improvements and alignment improvements in accordance with MHD design criteria Chapter 90 Design complete 2001 $2,250,000 Ronald A. Michalski Dana C. Huff Mark F. Sullivan Raynham, MA Town of Raynham Highway Department 1555 King Philips Street Raynham, MA 02767 Leonard Street Reconstruction - Complete road reconstruction involving changes to geometrics and widths Chapter 90 $1,644,000 Dana C. Huff Mark F. Sullivan Raynham, MA Town of Raynham Highway Department 1555 King Philips Street Raynham, MA 02767 Thrasher Street Reconstruction - Permitting and design of full depth roadway reconstruction including wetland delineation. Chapter 90 Ongoing - Dana C. Huff Mark F. Sullivan
Table 4-2 Roadway Project Experience Municipality Project Location Project Description Funding Project Completed Project Cost Key Personnel Southwick, MA Town of Southwick DPW 454 College Highway Southwick, MA 01077 Congamond Road Reconstruction - Complete design services for reconstruction of improvements for 7,400 feet of Route 10/202 including management of stormwater. STP Design Ongoing $4,200,000 Dana C. Huff Mark F. Sullivan Taunton, MA City of Taunton MOCD INFRA 2005-1 Water Main replacement and road reconstruction along with sidewalks, and storm drainage improvements in the downtown residential part of the City CDBG 2006 $1,100,000 Ronald A. Michalski David L. Loring Jeremy J. Cigal Ware, MA East Ware Neighborhood Improvements Ware, MA Water Main Replacement - including a railroad crossing via a directional drill and road rehabilitation along with sidewalks, sanitary sewer improvements, and storm drainage improvements on six streets in a residential neighborhood of the town PWED 2008 $500,000 Ron Michalski David Loring Jeremy Cigal Westfield, MA City of Westfield Engineering Dept. 59 Court Street Westfield, MA 01085 Hillside Road Reconstruction - Road reconstruction, culvert widening, pavement upgrade Local Funds 2001 $440,000 Ronald A. Michalski Mark F. Sullivan Westfield, MA City of Westfield Engineering Dept. 59 Court Street Westfield, MA 01085 City Boulevard Reconstruction - Road reconstruction, culvert widening, pavement upgrade Local Funds 2000 $560,000 Ronald A. Michalski Mark F. Sullivan
Table 4-2 Roadway Project Experience Municipality Project Location Project Description Funding Project Completed Project Cost Key Personnel Westfield, MA Westfield State College 511 Western Avenue Westfield, MA 01086 North Campus Access Road - Design and permit a new 2,000 foot road to reduce congestion and improve safety while accessing additional commuter parking areas and providing the campus with a new primary access point. The project includes design challenges such as steep slopes, sensitive environmental resources, and harmony with the abutting residential community. STP HPP Ongoing $6,700,000 Dana Huff David Loring West Springfield, MA City of West Springfield Department of Public Works 26 Central Street West Springfield, MA 01089 Commissioners Drain Agri Mark Section – project consisted of the design of approximately 550 feet of 4-foot x 8-foot precast concrete box culvert below the Agri-mark parking lot, including all connections, surface restoration, wetlands permitting, construction administration. Local Funds 2003 $266,000 Robert Peirent Jay Viamari Ed Guilmette West Springfield, MA City of West Springfield Department of Public Works 26 Central Street, Suite 14 West Springfield, MA 01089 Globe and Railroad Street Reconstruction Project - Field survey, base mapping test borings and preliminary design for full reconstruction. CDBG 2002 $208,000 Robert Peirent Steve Sroka Winchendon, MA Town of Winchendon Department of Public Works 109 Front Street Winchendon, MA 01475 North Central Pathway Phase V - Design engineering for construction of 2 miles of Phase 5 Lincoln Street, including drainage and water main replacement CDBG 2004 $700,000 Francis Hoey David Loring Jeremy Cigal Winchendon, MA Town of Winchendon, MA Green & Munroe Streets Reconstruction Basic Road Reconstruction along with sidewalks, water main, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and streetscaping in a residential neighborhood of the Town CDBG 2006 $600,000 Francis Hoey David Loring Jeremy Cigal
Table 4-2 Roadway Project Experience Municipality Project Location Project Description Funding Project Completed Project Cost Key Personnel Winchendon, MA Town of Winchendon, MA Juniper Street Reconstruction - Basic Road Reconstruction along with sidewalks, street lights, water main, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and streetscaping in a residential neighborhood of the Town CDBG 2006 $600,000 Francis Hoey David Loring Jeremy Cigal Winchendon, MA Town of Winchendon, MA Mechanic Street Reconstruction - along with sidewalks, water main, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and streetscaping in a residential neighborhood of the Town CDBG 2008 Francis Hoey David Loring Jeremy Cigal Windsor Locks, CT DPW Scott Lappen Stanton Road Windsor Locks, CT 06096 Old County Road Reconstruction - Road reconstruction, drainage improvements, sidewalks and geometric changes in accordance with CT DOT design standards FHWA Design complete $3,200,000 Dana C. Huff Worcester, MA City of Worcester Department of Public Works 20 East Worcester Street Worcester, MA 01604-3695 Granite Street Improvements Preliminary design of road reconstruction and improvements. Local Funds Ongoing $1,800,000 Ronald A. Michalski Dana C. Huff Mark F. Sullivan \\Srv\projects\N\N0890 Northampton\PROP\roadways table.doc
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Section 5 Firm Overview
5.1 Engineering History
Our company was founded in 1911 by James Tighe, well-respected for his role in developing the water
supply, distribution and treatment system for the rapidly growing city of Holyoke, Massachusetts. In 1926,
he formed a partnership with Philip Bond, who added expertise in municipal engineering.
Over the years, Tighe & Bond has evolved to specialize in engineering and environmental services to clients
in government (federal, state and local), industry, healthcare, education, real estate development,
renewable energy, power utilities and water/wastewater utilities. We offer a full range of services that
include site development and civil engineering, parking and traffic, infrastructure and utilities, geotechnical,
permitting, stormwater management, brownfields remediation and demolition, environmental health and
safety, energy conservation, geographic information systems, LEED consulting and sustainable design.
One of the oldest continuously operating engineering firms in the Northeast, Tighe & Bond has built a
reputation upon the technical knowledge, experience and capabilities we bring to each project we undertake,
as well as the service we provide. Seasoned project managers, supported by project directors (principals of
the firm) and experienced engineers and scientists on each and every project assure continuity,
accountability, and a high quality service.
5.2 Site Development and Civil Engineering
For close to a hundred years, Tighe & Bond has
engineered the infrastructure of countless cities and towns
throughout New England. We've designed roads, bridges,
and drainage management systems, dams, industrial
parks and academic facilities and all the utilities they
require. We provide surveying and planning services,
cost-effective design, bid supervision and construction
oversight. Regulatory experts on staff help ensure that
permitting is achieved as smoothly and swiftly as possible
with federal, state and local authorities.
5.3 Traffic (insert new haven roundabout
graphic)
The firm provides experienced traffic engineering services
to corporate, institutional and municipal clients as well as
commercial developers. Our traffic impact studies include
estimates of traffic generation, approach distribution and
street assignment, selection of entrance and exit locations
and traffic operations requirements. We deliver traffic
signal designs with plans and specifications. We serve as
public agency liaisons, and are frequently called upon to
provide expert testimony.
Tighe & Bond provided engineering services for street
beautification, roadway reconstruction and infrastructure
improvements including water, sewer and drainage for
the town of Erving, MA.
Tighe & Bond is providing complete site development,
demolition engineering services, drainage, traffic
engineering and roadway design and traffic signal
design services for the largest development project in
the City of New Haven.
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5.4 Parking
Tighe & Bond has consulted on parking needs for a long
list of public and private clients, including major airports,
hospitals, universities and shopping centers. Our designs
for multilevel parking structures and surface lots ensure
good access and circulation for cars and pedestrians. We
also conduct parking demand analyses and financial
feasibility studies, evaluate and design revenue control
systems, and develop management, operation and
regulation procedures.
5.5 Geotechnical Engineering Services
To complement our civil engineering services, Tighe &
Bond maintains geotechnical design capabilities in house.
The firm routinely designs foundations for a wide array of
buildings, smokestacks, water tanks, silos and other
structures in essentially all soil conditions. We have the
necessary expertise to handle every aspect of the design
process from on-site supervision of the subsurface
exploratory work to the preparation of biddable
construction documents and construction observation.
We have developed designs and construction
methodologies to allow the construction of roadways and
embankments over very weak and highly compressible
foundation soils and have also designed means of ground improvement for building construction in similar
deposits. We are fully proficient in the design of geotextile reinforcement for improving slope and surficial
stability, and for subgrade strength.
5.6 Current Expertise
Tighe & Bond is staffed by over 200 seasoned professionals, including professional engineers, environmental
scientists and hydrogeologists. Working in teams, they share diverse expertise to benefit our clients.
Professional registrations cover a wide range of disciplines; personnel specialize in the following areas:
■ Civil Engineering
■ Demolition Specifications
■ Electrical Engineering
■ Environmental Engineering
■ Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
■ Geotechnical Engineering
■ Health & Safety
■ Instrumentation & Control
■ Mechanical/HVAC
■ Parking Consultancy
■ Regulatory Compliance & Permitting
■ Remediation
■ Site Assessment
■ Site Development
■ Solid Waste Management
■ Structural Engineering
■ Traffic Engineering
■ Transportation Planning
■ Wastewater Management
■ Water Resources Engineering
For the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s
Alewife Station Tighe & Bond provided functional design
services for a 2,000-space park and ride garage which
included spiral access, bus terminal, subway station
interface and highway connection. The project was the
recipient of a Presidential Design Award from the National
Endowment for the Arts and an Award for Excellence from
the International Parking Institute.
Tighe & Bond provided geotechnical engineering
services for the new 30,000 square foot Koch Center at
Deerfield Academy, a LEED Gold certified building.
FIRM OVERVIEW
Proposal for Hatfield and North King Street Intersection Improvements 5-3
O F F I C E S
1000 Bridgeport Avenue, Suite 320, Shelton, CT 06484 203.712.1100
213 Court Street, Suite 900, Middletown, CT 06457 860.704.4760
53 Southampton Road, Westfield, MA 01085 413.562.1600
446 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608 508.754.2201
4 Barlows Landing Road, Unit #15, Pocasset, MA 02559 508.564.7285
177 Corporate Drive, Portsmouth, NH 03801 603.433.8818
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IDTask NameDurationStartFinishResourceNamesPredecessors1Issue Contract NTP0 daysMon 4/11/11Mon 4/11/11MHD2Project Development3 monsMon 4/11/11Fri 7/1/113Project Notification Form (PNF)1 wkMon 4/11/11Fri 4/15/11DES14Project Information Form (PIF)1 wkMon 4/11/11Fri 4/15/11DES15MassDOT, PRC, MPO Review3 monsMon 4/11/11Fri 7/1/11DES16Design22.58 monsMon 4/11/11Tue 1/1/137Layout and Obtain Corings1 monMon 4/11/11Fri 5/6/11DES18Prepare FDR1 monMon 4/11/11Fri 5/6/11DES19Prepare Geotech Report1 monMon 5/9/11Fri 6/3/11DES710Prepare DER1 monMon 7/4/11Fri 7/29/11DES8SS+3 mons11Prepare 25% Highway Plans2 monsMon 7/4/11Fri 8/26/11DES8SS+3 mons12Submit 25% Design Package0 daysFri 8/26/11Fri 8/26/11DES1113Review 25% Highway Package2 monsMon 8/29/11Fri 10/21/11MHD1214Review Geotech Report2 monsMon 8/29/11Fri 10/21/11MHD1215Schedule Design Public Hearing2 monsMon 10/24/11Fri 12/16/11MHD1416Conduct Public Hearing0 daysFri 12/16/11Fri 12/16/11MHD1517Respond to Comments1 monMon 12/19/11Fri 1/13/12DES1618Prepare 75% Highway Plans2 monsMon 1/16/12Fri 3/9/12DES1719Submit 75% Design Package0 daysFri 3/9/12Fri 3/9/12DES1820Review 75% Highway Plans2 monsMon 3/12/12Fri 5/4/12MHD1921Prepare 100% Highway Plans1 monMon 5/7/12Fri 6/1/12DES2022Submit 100% Design Package0 daysFri 6/1/12Fri 6/1/12DES2123Review 100% Highway Plans 2 monsMon 6/4/12Fri 7/27/12MHD2224Prepare PS&E1 monMon 7/30/12Fri 8/24/12DES2325Submit PS&E 0 daysFri 8/24/12Fri 8/24/12DES2426Review PS&E & Submit to CEPO1 monMon 8/27/12Fri 9/21/12MHD2527Advertise0 daysTue 1/1/13Tue 1/1/13MHD26,61SS+1 wk28Environmental Permitting15 monsMon 5/9/11Fri 6/29/1229Coordinate Early Environmental Document1 monMon 8/1/11Fri 8/26/11DES11FF30Prepare ENF1 monTue 8/2/11Fri 8/26/11DES11FF31Review ENF2 monsFri 8/26/11Wed 10/19/11MHD1232Approve ENF2 monsFri 12/16/11Wed 2/8/12AGENCY31,1633Prepare CE1 monMon 8/1/11Fri 8/26/11DES11FF34Approve CE2 monsMon 5/7/12Fri 6/29/12MHD30,37,4135Prepare Sect. 106 Hist Arch1 monMon 8/1/11Fri 8/26/11DE11FF36Review Sect. 106 Hist Arch2 monsMon 12/19/11Fri 2/10/12MHD35,16Issue Contract NTPMHDtification Form (PNF)DESformation Form (PIF)DEST, PRC, MPO ReviewDESt and Obtain CoringsDESPrepare FDRDESPrepare Geotech ReportDESPrepare DERDESPrepare 25% Highway PlansDESSubmit 25% Design PackageDESReview 25% Highway PackageMHDReview Geotech ReportMHDSchedule Design Public HearingMHDConduct Public HearingMHDRespond to CommentsDESPrepare 75% Highway PlansDESSubmit 75% Design PackageDESReview 75% Highway PlansMHDPrepare 100% Highway PlansDESSubmit 100% Design PackageDESReview 100% Highway Plans MHDPrepare PS&EDESSubmit PS&E DESReview PS&E & Submit to CEPOMHDAdvertiseMHDordinate Early Environmental DocumentsDESPrepare ENFDESReview ENFMHDApprove ENFAGENCYPrepare CEDESApprove CEMHDPrepare Sect. 106 Hist ArchDEReview Sect. 106 Hist ArchMHDDJFMAMJJASONDJFMAMJJASONDJFMAMJ2011201220CriticalCritical SplitTaskSplitProgressMilestoneSlippageSummaryProject SummaryRolled Up CriticalRolled Up Critical SplitExternal TasksExternal MilestoneDeadlineMassDOT Managing Section: MassDOT PM: Consultant PM: Tighe&Bond, 413-562-1600TYPICAL HIGHWAY SCHEDULE (w/MILESTONES)Assumptions: Project Development Completed, Base Plan Surveyed, Consultant Contract Negotiated, Municipal ROW Acquisition with no relocationPage 1Project: Date: 3/18/2011
IDTask NameDurationStartFinishResourceNamesPredecessors37Approve Sect. 106 3 monsMon 2/13/12Fri 5/4/12AGENCY3638Evaluate Programmatic 4(F) Applicability1 monMon 8/1/11Fri 8/26/11DES11FF39Draft Preliminary Programmatic 4(F)1 monMon 12/19/11Fri 1/13/12DES38,1640Review Programmatic 4(F)1 monMon 1/16/12Fri 2/10/12MHD3941Approve Programmatic 4(F)2 monsMon 2/13/12Fri 4/6/12AGENCY4042Reqeust MESA Rare species survey1 monMon 8/1/11Fri 8/26/11MHD11FF43Determine MESA Habitat2 monsMon 8/29/11Fri 10/21/11AGENCY4244Delineate Wetland Resources 1 monMon 5/9/11Fri 6/3/11DES11FF-3 mons45Prepare 25% HazMat Research1 monMon 8/1/11Fri 8/26/11DES11FF46Review 25% HazMat Research2 monsMon 8/29/11Fri 10/21/11MHD45,1247Review 75% HazMat Research2 monsMon 3/12/12Fri 5/4/12MHD46,1948Issue Environmental Clearance0 daysFri 6/29/12Fri 6/29/12MHD32,34,37,41,4749ROW18.33 monsMon 8/1/11Tue 12/25/1250Prepare Prelim ROW Plans1 monMon 8/1/11Fri 8/26/11DES11FF51Review and Accept Prelim ROW Plans1 monMon 8/29/11Fri 9/23/11MHD1252Hold City Meeting6 monsFri 12/16/11Wed 5/23/12MUN51,1653Perform Title Work3 monsWed 5/23/12Wed 8/15/12MUN16,5254Contact Property Owners6 monsWed 5/23/12Wed 11/7/12MUN53SS55Perform Appraisals3 monsWed 5/23/12Wed 8/15/12MUN53SS56Prepare Layout Taking Plans & Instrument1 monMon 5/7/12Fri 6/1/12DES2057Review & Accept Layout TPI0.5 monsMon 6/4/12Fri 6/15/12MHD5658Approve Acquisition, Record and File1 monWed 11/7/12Wed 12/5/12MUN57,53,54,55,5659Submit Community Compliance Package0.5 monsWed 12/5/12Tue 12/18/12MUN5860Review Community Compliance Package1 wkTue 12/18/12Tue 12/25/12MHD5961Issue Certificate0 wksTue 12/25/12Tue 12/25/12MHD60Approve Sect. 106 AGENCYEvaluate Programmatic 4(F) ApplicabilityDESDraft Preliminary Programmatic 4(F)DESReview Programmatic 4(F)MHDApprove Programmatic 4(F)AGENCYReqeust MESA Rare species surveyMHDDetermine MESA HabitatAGENCYneate Wetland Resources DESPrepare 25% HazMat ResearchDESReview 25% HazMat ResearchMHDReview 75% HazMat ResearchMHDIssue Environmental ClearanceMHDPrepare Prelim ROW PlansDESReview and Accept Prelim ROW PlansMHDHold City MeetingMUNPerform Title WorkMUNContact Property OwnersMUNPerform AppraisalsMUNPrepare Layout Taking Plans & Instrument (TPI)DESReview & Accept Layout TPIMHDApprove Acquisition, Record and FileMUNSubmit Community Compliance PackageMUNReview Community Compliance PackageMHDIssue CertificateMHDDJFMAMJJASONDJFMAMJJASONDJFMAMJ2011201220CriticalCritical SplitTaskSplitProgressMilestoneSlippageSummaryProject SummaryRolled Up CriticalRolled Up Critical SplitExternal TasksExternal MilestoneDeadlineMassDOT Managing Section: MassDOT PM: Consultant PM: Tighe&Bond, 413-562-1600TYPICAL HIGHWAY SCHEDULE (w/MILESTONES)Assumptions: Project Development Completed, Base Plan Surveyed, Consultant Contract Negotiated, Municipal ROW Acquisition with no relocationPage 2Project: Date: 3/18/2011
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