PC-550000-CAX21.pdf

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES EXPANDED LETTER OF RESPONSE

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Advertisement No.: 25354 DOT FM Number: 425277-3-62-01

Submittal Date: 2/10/2025 Project Name: SR 8 (I-10) from West of SR 81 to

Choctawhatchee River in Holmes County

Consultant’s Name: Metric Engineering, Inc.

(Firm must use the name shown on the Consultant’s qualification letter.)

Street Address: 1343 Brickyard Road

City: Chipley State: Florida Zip: 32428

Office Location: Chipley Contact person: Darrel Burnett, P.E.

Phone: 850.638.2393 Contact email: dburnett@metriceng.com By submittal of this letter the Consultant certifies that all information provided in the letter is true and accurate. The Consultant further certifies that staff proposed are currently employed by the firm(s) identified, or the Consultant shall provide a statement indicating when staff will become employed by the identified firm(s).

Please refer to project advertisement for evaluation criteria. Other required submittals are specified in the advertisement.

Consultants: Please be aware that all font (including font in graphics, tables, and captions on photos) must be standard Arial Narrow, 11 point, single line spacing with no modification of font or spacing allowed. ½” clear margin on all sides must be maintained on all pages. It is the Consultant’s responsibility, due to font and format restrictions within this form, to work within the constraints of the form and its format. Character styling such as use of color, bold, and italics is allowed. Use of a table is recommended for text boxes. The page layout may be modified to add columns, tables, graphics, and photos. All graphics and photos must be created in a clean, blank word document and the “text wrapping square” option applied before cutting and pasting into this form. Consultants may add their logo at the top of the first page (directly underneath the header), however, the Consultant shall not extend the form beyond the pages allocated for the Letter to accommodate insertion of the logo. Consultants are not permitted to insert any other information in the header other than the logo. After pasting your letter into this form, highlight all text and ensure the font size of Arial Narrow, 11 point was retained. Once your content is inserted, delete any additional blank pages that are generated by pressing your delete key after the last word in the Letter of Response. Recreation of the form in another software application to modify the form format is not permitted. This form works best when saved with a .docx extension. *Please retain the source document as it may be requested at a later date in the procurement, to verify adherence with aforementioned restrictions. Note: You may begin typing on this page.

Metric Engineering, Inc. (Metric) is pleased to provide this Letter of Response presenting our qualifications and availability for consideration to serve the Department as your consultant for Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Services for SR 8 (I-10) from West of SR 81 to Choctawhatchee River. Metric’s proposed team meets every requirement of the Scope of Services and possesses a proven track record, experience, resources, and availability to provide the Department with excellent Construction Engineering & Inspection Services and Contract Administration Services. In addition to the Metric staff, our partnering subconsultants consist of the following: ABC Group, Inc. (ABC) (certified DBE firm), The Searight Group, Inc. (SG) (certified SBE firm), T2 Utility Engineers (T2) (certified SBE Firm), Halff and Associates, Inc. (Halff) and Multivista (certified SBE Firm).

Our proposed staff are very familiar with the work types under this project and have significant experience in all the work required under this project. In preparation for this project, Metric has reviewed the contract documents, visited the site on numerous occasions, reviewed critical items of work, meet with the TRC members, and documented areas of concern and challenges. We support the Department’s “Target Zero” safety initiative.

Accordingly, we will strive to always ensure safety.

The proposed staff is proficient in all pertinent fields listed in the Scope of Services for this project including but not limited to: Materials Acceptance and Certification (MAC) system, Final Estimates, PrC, and Project Solve. They meet the required personnel qualifications for Traffic Signals, Asphalt Paving, & Earthwork and are proficient in Trimble Business Center – Heavy Construction Edition surface to surface comparison software.

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Metric and our sub-consultants have the available manpower, construction knowledge, skills, and ability to provide the CEI team to assure construction of a quality product for District Three.

UNDERSTANDING OF INTENT AND SCOPE OF

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

This contract for this project mainly involves milling and resurfacing, polymer nosing, and ramp shoulder widening. It has Technical Special Provisions for Polymer Nosing for Bridge Expansion Joint and Ethernet Repeater and is scheduled to be constructed in five (5) typical sections on SR 8 (I-10), ramps at SR 81, CR 181A/Ponce De Leon Road, and Ponce De Leon Rest Area/Sunrise Circle.

In addition, there will be maintenance of traffic, erosion control, crossover construction, tree root & branch pruning, earthwork, utility work, vehicle detection, milling & resurfacing, overbuild (if needed at Sandy Creek Bridge), drainage work, pavement striping & markings, integrated multi-polymer pavement markings, guardrail removal & installation, shoulder gutter, mowing & liter pickup, and performance turf sod.

ISSUE: Accurate and timely utilization of the One.Network Lane Closure Notification System. SOLUTION: Metric field personnel will work closely with the contractor to ensure that they are entering the lane closure information correctly and timely into One.Network. If the contractor does not have the information entered, then Metric personnel will enter the information for them so that it is in the system. Additionally, we will communicate directly with the RTMC and District Public Information Office to communicate lane closures, traffic crashes, traffic alerts, and other valuable information to be disseminated to the travelling public.

ISSUE: Blue lights usually are positioned in the buffer zone or just prior to the beginning of the taper for lane closures. This has caused insufficient notice for the traveling public to move over prior to reaching the beginning of the taper. SOLUTION: Metric will get with contractor and on duty traffic officer(s) so that they are positioned in advance of the beginning of the lane closure.

This allows the traveling public to move over ahead of the lane closure as well as reduce their speed.

ISSUE: This project includes 120 calendar days after notice to proceed is issued to allow the contractor time to adjust work forces, equipment, schedules, and the procurement of materials. The contract time will begin when this time period ends or on the actual day that work begins at the site, whichever is earlier.

This has been an issue on other projects where the contractor wanted to start work immediately after the notice to proceed was issued, but the utilities required to be done prior to construction were not complete, project inspection personnel were not available, or permits required had not been obtained. SOLUTION:

Metric will start monitoring the progress of any required work, permits, etc. that are required prior to construction to ensure the contractor can begin work as soon as the notice to proceed is issued if they so elect. Also, all personnel assigned to the project will be available at least 30 days prior to the notice to proceed being issued.

ISSUE: Industry-wide material shortages and shortages of delivery trucks. SOLUTION: On behalf of the Department, Metric will work to mitigate potential shortages ahead of time and will consider the use of alternative aggregates or other materials.

Additionally, we will document the contractor’s efforts to mitigate the issue and keep accurate records as to the actual delay and cost to this project.

ISSUE: Maintenance of Traffic and Safety being emphasized on the project. SOLUTION: Our field personnel understand the significance of safety for the travelling public, contractor personnel, and inspection personnel. We will put safety first and work diligently to ensure that the MOT plans are implemented properly. Should our inspectors observe non-compliance or other safety issues, they will immediately call it to the attention of the contractor, document the issue, and work with the contractor to resolve the issue.

UNDERSTANDING OF PROJECT ISSUES

Maintenance of Traffic Issues and Solutions

ISSUE: 3-9 skip line through the intersecting ramps to accommodate autonomous vehicles. If the skips are not installed, it can cause the autonomous vehicles to veer off onto the ramp.

SOLUTION: Metric has reviewed the plans, and the 3-9 skips are shown for the ramps. We will discuss the significance of this issue at the pre-construction conference as well as ahead of the paving operations in the areas of ramps so that the skips are placed not only in the final striping but during each layer of asphalt pavement. There are not currently any 3-9 skip lines.

ISSUE: Lane closures are prohibited throughout SR 8 (I-10) project limits from 6:00 am until 8:00 pm Monday through Thursday and 6:00 am Friday to 8:00 pm Sunday. No ramp closures are permitted. SOLUTION: On similar projects in this area of SR 8 (I-

10) the contractor has requested to have the daytime lane closure restrictions modified so that all work could be done during the day Monday through Thursday. Metric is familiar with the process of getting the restrictions modified. We will perform the necessary hourly traffic counts, review the traffic counts, and make a recommendation with backup documentation for any modification of the restrictions to the department for review and approval/disapproval. We will also document the assessment of the Damage Recovery Fee per the special provisions if the lanes are not opened in a timely manner. When reviewing the contractor’s planned work from his Two Week Look Ahead, we will review the dates and work items with him to avoid violation of the lane closure restrictions.

ISSUE: On previous projects the contractor placed the cones approximately two feet outside the work area to incorporate the milling of the asphalt. However, they usually do not move the cones back once the milling machine has passed. This creates many of the cones being knocked over by the traveling public. SOLUTION:

Metric will discuss this issue at the pre-paving meeting as well as work closely with traffic control personnel to ensure that the cones are placed back after milling and any cones that are knocked over are placed back up. This operation must be performed continuously during the paving operations.

Asphalt Issues and Solutions

ISSUE: The traffic control plans in phase two (2) show milling and placing structural asphalt on the four (4) foot paved inside shoulder in order to remove the rumble strips as the first paving operation.

This operation does not leave a smooth paved shoulder because you would have to place the structural asphalt with equipment other than an asphalt spreader. On all our previous SR 8 (I-10) projects, the contractor has elected to mill and place structural asphalt on the ten (10) foot paved outside shoulder first in order to remove the rumble strips. They would then mill and place structural asphalt on the travel lane and shoulder in the same operation (paving would be sixteen (16) foot wide plus or minus the six (6) inch offset). They may also elect to mill and place structural asphalt on the outside lane prior to milling and placing structural asphalt on the inside lane and paved shoulder. SOLUTION: Metric would discuss the planned sequence of construction with the contractor at the pre-paving meeting so that all parties are aware of the contractor’s planned means and methods of construction. We also believe this is the best method to ensure a smooth pavement surface.

ISSUE: The plans on sheet 3 indicate the eastbound approach and departure slabs at SR 81 overpass and eastbound departure slab at Sandy Creek Bridge to be milled and resurfaced 3 ¾” total depth.

The mainline milling and resurfacing depth is 2 ¼”. This could impact the concrete bridge end as well as the base course leading up to and exiting the approach slabs. The plans state that milling depth should be adjusted to avoid any impacts to the existing concrete pavement as well as should base material be encountered, the contractor shall contact project administrator for potential adjustment to pavement design. SOLUTION: As on previous projects, Metric’s project administrator will be on site during these operations to modify the milling depths in case either of the above conditions occur. It is imperative that a smooth milling and resurfacing transition is obtained in order to avoid a high spot, low spot and/or bump in the roadway occurs.

ISSUE: The plans state that the rest area is to remain open during milling and resurfacing operations. On the previous project to mill and resurface the rest area (Tony Jackson was the senior inspector), the contractor requested to mill the entire rest area and roads leading to/from the rest area. The resurfacing was done after all milling is complete. SOLUTION: If a similar request is received, Metric will coordinate with the department and provide an approval/disapproval back to the contractor.

ISSUE: The contractor will use either in place or to be constructed crossovers for trucks to turn around in. This has been an issue on previous projects with the traveling public approaching a turning truck that is moving significantly slower than the traveling public in the inside (fast) lane whether entering or exiting the crossover.

SOLUTION: The department has required the contractor to set up lane closures in both directions to prevent this occurrence. Metric will discuss this issue with the department for guidance on what will be required of the contractor. We will then discuss with the contractor at the asphalt pre-paving meeting the requirements so that all parties are aware of the requirements.

ISSUE: Any final overbuild layer required on the project should be placed with the structural asphalt layer if thickness allows. If it is not it creates ride issues. SOLUTION: Metric will discuss this issue at the pre-paving meeting and ensure the final overbuild layer is placed with the structural asphalt layer.

Erosion Issues and Solutions

ISSUE: There are edge drain outfalls on the shoulder of the project which are either stopped up with grass & debris or not functioning.

This causes lower MRP ratings. SOLUTION: Even though the outfalls are not indicated on the plans, Metric will locate all outfalls from the edge drain and give a list of the outfalls that need to be removed under this contract to the contractor. We will process a work order for the additional cost of this work.

ISSUE: There is subsoil removal of approximately two (2) 2 feet +/-on plan sheet numbers 39-41 for the SR 81 eastbound exit ramp.

This can create an unsafe drop-off condition unless the edge of pavement is safed up after each day’s operation per the standard plans. SOLUTION: Metric will address this area in the weekly meeting prior to the work commencing so that all parties are aware of the importance of preventing any unsafe drop-off condition. We will use our rovers and Tremble Business Center program to document all earthwork quantities.

Other Issues and Solutions

ISSUE: Making sure that all permit requirements for the black bear, indigo snake, etc. are followed., SOLUTION: Metric will review all permits prior to the pre-construction conference and ensure these requirements are discussed extensively during the conference as well as followed up during construction should the endangered species be encountered. Should any endangered species be encountered, we will immediately stop work, document, time, location, and details of the encounter, adhere to sub article 7-1.4 & instructions handed out at the pre-construction conference, and contact appropriate personnel of the encounter.

ISSUE: There are two (2) Technical Special Provisions 1) Polymer Nosing for Bridge Expansion Joint and 2) Ethernet Repeater on this project. On previous projects the technical special provisions have not been followed. SOLUTION: Metric is familiar with both Technical Special Provision as we have had similar provisions and developmental specifications on previous projects. With the polymer nosing it is extremely important that the product manufacturer’s representative be onsite at the beginning of each repair to ensure that the contractor, Department, and Engineer understand all installation procedures and minimum curing periods. We will ensure that the product manufacturer’s representative is onsite prior to the work beginning.

With the ethernet repeater, it must be installed per Plans, manufacturer’s recommendations, NEC, and NESC as well as come with a 1-year warranty from the date of final acceptance covering defects. We will discuss the TSPs in detail at the project meetings prior to the work being done.

ISSUE: The plans call for tree root and branch pruning at four locations with each pay item. However, the plans do not indicate exactly what this pay item consists of. SOLUTION: Metric will discuss with the EOR what the intent of each location is. We will then discuss the intent with the contractor and have any subsequent meetings if needed so that all parties are clear as to the intent and work required at each of the four locations.

Potential Cost Saving Initiatives (CSI): Metric is knowledgeable of the CSI submittal and review process. We have participated in several CSI submittals and were directly involved with the largest CSI value submitted in District 3. Major items consisting of milling and resurfacing typically do not present the contractor with opportunities to submit a CSI. Metric understands the importance of Cost Saving Initiatives to the Department, and we will evaluate any idea submitted by the Contractor to determine if it meets the requirements of a CSI. If it does, we will schedule the Concept Meeting. Subsequently, we will evaluate the cost and savings for further submission and development of the Supplemental Agreement to incorporate the CSI into the contract.

QUALITY ASSURANCE / QUALITY CONTROL

Metric performs CEI Quality Assurance Reviews to assure that our CEI staff, including all subconsultants, are performing their tasks in substantial conformance with FDOT/CEI procedures as outlined in the Construction Project Administration Manual (CPAM), the Metric QA/QC Plan, and the CEI contract. The Quality Assurance (QA) Team for this project will consist of Darrel Burnett - QA Team Leader (SPE Review); Johnathan Taylor - QA Team Member (PA Review); Debbie Lark - QA Team Member (CSS, PrC, & EDMS Review); and Sheila Winkler - QA Team Member (RCS Review).

These team members will not be directly involved with the daily management of this contract, which will allow them to be objective in their review. The findings of the QA review along with steps taken to correct any deficiencies that were discovered during the review process will be submitted in a timely manner to Mr. Greg Rogers, FDOT Construction Project Manager. Metric will submit the QA plan for approval within 30 days following the award of the CEI agreement. The QA Plan will detail the procedures, evaluation criteria, and instructions to our team (including Metric and all subconsultants) on this project. QA reviews will be performed to evaluate the adequacy of materials, processes, documentation, procedures, training, guidance, and staffing of this project. We will perform the initial review within 60 days of the start of construction and at intervals not exceeding 6 months thereafter.

We will perform an initial QA review on items related to asphalt inspection upon the lesser of the completion of 10 workdays of paving or 25% of the asphalt pay item. Furthermore, we will perform any additional reviews requested by FDOT or FHWA. The QA Plan is extended to include all our team members and subconsultants working on this project. As a follow up, we ensure that the subconsultants also follow through with correcting any findings. The Electronic Earthwork Record System with Digital Density Logbook is required, and all Metric personnel are fully trained on the system. Metric has experienced and dedicated personnel to keep the necessary records for all operations. Metric will provide an additional QC process for the Electronic Earthwork Record System wherein our field and office staff will frequently monitor and assist the contractor’s QC to ensure that the correct number of tests are taken and that they are properly documented.

Management of Subconsultants / Accountability - The QA/QC process does not stop at the construction project level; it continues into the management of the CEI agreement. By continually tracking costs and available funds, we can work proactively with the Construction Project Manager to request any supplemental agreements or time extensions in a timely manner.

Metric has an internal process for managing our subconsultant funds to ensure that we meet our DBE and SBE commitments throughout the duration of this project.

Department Documents / Office Automation / Field Office / Vehicles / Equipment and Licensing - Metric will provide all items required by the Scope of Services, plus additional items that improve efficiency and safety. We propose to use our current office located at 1607 Highway 90, Chipley, Florida 32428, however, we have potential locations for offices that are closer to the project should the department want a closer office. Our proposed office is large enough to allow Metric to conduct the DBE workshop, progress meetings, and subsequent other meetings at the field office location. We plan to hold the pre-construction conference at the FDOT Ponce De Leon Operations Center.

Liaison / Performance of Consultant - Our staff will assess all issues that arise on the project and provide timely recommendations and answers to the contractor. It is Metric’s policy to inform, involve, and seek input from the FDOT Project Manager, Mr. Rogers, on project-related issues. We will provide him with the specifics of the issue and with our recommendations for resolution or interpretation of the project requirements.

Communication among all parties is the key to success! All administrative items related to invoices, personnel approvals, time extensions, and supplemental amendments will be submitted per FDOT rules and instructions to Mr. Rogers for review and approval.

General Requirements - Metric will administer, monitor, and inspect to assure this project is constructed in reasonable conformity with the plans, specifications, technical special provisions, and special provisions. Coleman Hatcher, P.E. (SPE) and Donnie Jackson (PA) will communicate all key project activities and coordinate all construction contract changes, supplemental agreements, and any outstanding issues with the CPM as they arise. In addition, Metric will prepare and attend any FDOT or FHWA inspections and ensure detailed project records are maintained for any requested in-depth reviews. Our staff is equipped with communication equipment which allows access to the team members by FDOT and the Contractor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (weekends and holidays included).

On Site Inspection / Sampling and Testing / Engineering Services / Resident Compliance – Donnie Jackson (PA) will review all sampling and testing requirements to assure all activities are performed, verified, and recorded prior to the monthly estimate cutoff. The Metric inspection staff will monitor the contractor’s QC activities, identify and transport samples to the appropriate person(s) to test, and determine the acceptability of all materials and completed work items based on the test results, certified analysis, or verification of certifications. Metric will provide the necessary personnel to attend and/or conduct the Pre-Services meeting with Mr. Rogers, DBE Pre-Construction meeting with contractor and new EEO Compliance Manager, final estimates informational meeting with Mr. Robby Stone, EEO Compliance meeting with the new EEO Compliance Manager, PrC/EDMS meeting with Ms. Cheryl Ross, and environmental impacts meeting with Mr. John Smith, Ms. Shannon Chamberlin, and Mr. Joseph Mixon. Metric will provide a digital photo log of construction activities and video tape the pre-construction conditions throughout the project limits.

Public Information – The Scope of Services does not indicate who is responsible for public information. Metric can provide a Community Outreach Specialist, ABC Group, Inc. should the department wish. Metrics and ABC Group personnel are familiar with District Three PIO personnel and have worked closely with Mr. Ian Satter and his staff on previous projects to ensure they have timely information for the website, news releases, Facebook posts, e-mailings, etc. The team will also maintain a complaint/resolution log during the construction process to assist in a timely resolution of all issues. Metric and ABC Group have a long, successful working relationship together and have teamed on multiple projects located in District Three which includes currently working together on the SR 77 project in Wausau as well as many others.

Certification of Final Estimate - Metric’s internal QA reviews throughout the life of this project include reviews of each pay item for monthly and final estimates. Additionally, submitting material certifications and test results (QC, VT, and Resolution) are included in the QA review such that any issue associated with certifications or testing can be resolved timely. By following this process closely, we have submitted over 40 Final Estimates in a row without errors and have assured that the Materials Certification from SMO for each project was achieved in a timely manner. We recognize the need for accuracy and completeness of the digital Final As-Built Plans. We will track and document the changes electronically throughout the life of this project.

Doing so allows Metric to submit the Final As-Built Plans timely and ensures that they are accurate and complete. Metric will provide documentation according to our FDOT approved Final Estimates QC Plan. Within 30 days of final acceptance, we will submit the Final Estimate and the Final As-Built Plans documenting the Contractor’s work in accordance with CPAM and prepare the Offer of Final Payment. Metric is also well versed in the new “electronic (paperless) environment” that has been developed with Project Solve (PSSP). All Final Estimates documentation will be uploaded into EDMS via PSSP, including, but not limited to, the “Offer of Final Payment”, “digitally sealed Final Plans”, “certification of quantities”, etc. for review and certification/close-out processes by District Final Estimates Office.

CEI Contract and Agreement Management - Metric will prepare invoices monthly for the CEI services and submit them to Mr.

Rogers for his review and approval. Each monthly invoice will include a CEI/Contractor Work Effort Progress Chart and Graph documenting the CEI budget, CEI invoice number, month/year of the invoice, CEI dollars billed to date, CEI percent complete, contract start date, original completion date, original number of construction calendar days, remaining number of construction calendar days, the anticipated final contract date, the total CEI DBE/SBE dollars billed to date, the CEI DBE/SBE percent to date and a printout from the Equal Opportunity Reporting System showing the previous months payments made to subconsultants.

DBE/SBE Utilization – CEI and Contractor - Metric understands the “critical nature” of the Department meeting their DBE and SBE goals. Metric has worked with all the proposed subconsultant firms listed for this project and has an excellent working relationship without any issues or concerns about work performance. Our commitment to this project is a minimum 10% DBE and 15% SBE participation goal. A list of certified DBE subcontractors will be provided to the contractor at the DBE Pre- Construction meeting for potential utilization on this project.

Metric will continually encourage the contractor to utilize DBE subcontractors and work with them to locate qualified DBE subcontractors for the available work items.

EEO / RCS / Training Compliance – Angie Byers is the proposed Resident Compliance Specialist. Based on 375 contract days and $22,671,186 anticipated cost there will be eight (8) monthly labor interviews and six (6) trainees required. Mrs.

Byers is extremely familiar with all the requirements for trainees, interviews, payrolls, CUF forms, etc. required on this project. The project requirements are similar to the SR 77 projects that Ms.

Byers is currently working on.

PROPOSED STAFF QUALITY

The proposed personnel for this project have ALL the required certifications and are experienced in the specific types of work on similar projects. Please refer to the attached resumes for more information concerning their certifications and experience. Metric has demonstrated quality construction management and contract administration practices within District Three for over 45 years.

Highlights of Key Staff Quality Coleman Hatcher, P.E. (MEI), CEI Senior Project Engineer – Mr. Hatcher has more than 39 years of Construction Engineering, Inspection, and Management experience on milling and resurfacing projects. He is currently the SPE on the SR 85 widening projects in Crestview (scheduled for completion in June 2025) and SR 77 project in Wausau.

Donnie Jackson (MEI), Project Administrator - Mr. Jackson has over 31 years of road and bridge construction experience. He currently serves as the Project Administrator on SR 77 in Wausau.

Tony Jackson (MEI), CEI Senior Roadway Inspector - Mr.

Jackson has over 35 years of road and bridge construction experience. He is currently working on the SR 77 project from Bay

County Line to North of CR 279 (scheduled for completion in April 2025).

Wayne Gainer (MEI), Contract Support Specialist – Mr. Gainer has 8 years of experience on roadway and bridge projects throughout District Three. He is currently CSS on SR 77 project in Wausau and SR 370 new construction project (scheduled for completion in April 2025).

Angie Byers (MEI), Resident Compliance Specialist (RCS) - Ms. Byers has 19 years of experience on several District 3 projects as RCS and has received numerous accolades and error-free evaluations on federally funded projects.

PROPOSED STAFF AVAILABILITY

Coleman Hatcher (SPE) – 50% Donnie Jackson (PA) – 50% Tony Jackson (SI) – 100% Wayne Gainer CSS) – 50% Angie Byers RCS) – 50%

EXPERIENCE ON SIMILAR PROJECTS

Metric Engineering, Inc. has a 45+ year history providing CEI services to FDOT and other State municipalities. Metric has completed numerous projects like this project, two of which are identical to this project limits and several others within close proximity to this project. With an abundance of experience providing CEI services, Metric possesses the quality staff, staff availability, and construction knowledge to “take possession” of the project and produce a quality product for District Three.

The following are a few of the many similar projects completed by Metric:

SR 8 (I-10) from west of SR 81 to Choctawhatchee River (Tony Jackson was senior inspector)

SR 8 (I-10) at SR 81 Rest Area (Tony Jackson was senior inspector)

SR 8 (I-10) from east of Mossy Head to west of SR 83 (US 331) (Donnie Jackson was senior inspector)

SR 8 (I-10) from east of Choctawhatchee River to east of SR 79 (Donnie Jackson was senior inspector)

SR 8 (I-10) from east of SR 79 to east of SR 77 (Donnie Jackson was project administrator)

SR 10 (US 90) in Quincy (Tony Jackson was Senior Inspector)

SR 10 (US 90) from Chattahoochee to Quincy (Tony Jackson was Senior Inspector)

SR 77 from Bay County Line to North of CR 279 (Tony Jackson is Senior Inspector)

We appreciate the opportunity to submit our qualifications and experience for your consideration and continue to support the current work program for FDOT District Three.

Prequalification of Prime Consultant and any proposed Subconsultants by advertised type(s) of work:

Consultant Name Project Advertised Major & Minor Work Types

10.1 10.3 6.3.1 6.3.2 6.3.3 6.3.4 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 DBE SB UU

Prime Metric Engineering, Inc.

S u b co n su lt an ts

ABC Group, Inc.

T2 Utility Engineers

Multivista

The Searight Group, Inc.

Halff Associates, Inc.

SB = Small Business UU = Under-utilized work type; subconsultant is a professional services firm and is prequalified in the Under-Utilized Work Group. Refer to the advertisement for applicability.

My firm has submitted a Bid Opportunity List through the Equal Opportunity Compliance System for this project.

Project Advertised Major & Minor Work Types

DBE SB UU

Prime

S u b co n su lt

SB = Small Business UU = Under-utilized work type; subconsultant is a professional services firm and is prequalified in the Under-Utilized

My firm has submitted a Bid Opportunity List through the Equal Opportunity Compliance System for this project.

Project Advertised Major & Minor Work Types

DBE SB UU

Prime

S u b co n su lt

SB = Small Business UU = Under-utilized work type; subconsultant is a professional services firm and is prequalified in the Under-Utilized

My firm has submitted a Bid Opportunity List through the Equal Opportunity Compliance System for this project.

Principal-in-Charge Darrel Burnett, PE, EVP (40) 1

FPID # 4252773-62-01

Ad no. 25354 for CEI Services

SR 8 (I-10) from West of SR 81 to Choctawhatchee River

FDOT Ponce de Leon Operations Engineer

Bobby Ellis, PE Senior Project Engineer Coleman Hatcher, PE, (38) 1

Contract Manager Michael McCrary, VP (29) 1

FDOT Ponce de Leon Operations Resident Construction Engineer

James Barfield, PE

FDOT District 3 Project Manager Ben Bell

Project Administrator Donnie Jackson (31) 1

Contract Support Specialist Wayne Gainer (13) 1

CEI Senior Inspector Tony Jackson (33) 1

Senior ITS Inspector Eliodoro (Lalo) Castanon (15) 4

CEI Inspectors Nathan Jackson (3) 1

Trey Groom (2) 1 Jeffrey Sherrer (2) 1

Tannor Singletary (2) 5

CEI Inspector’s Aide Rylan Williams 1

Surveying Byron Faircloth, PSM (18) 3

Ariel Photography/ Video Log Multi Vista (10) 2

Quality Assurance Team Member Darrel Burnett (40) 1

Johnathan Taylor (12) 1 Debbie Lark (30) 1

Sheila Winkler (6) 1

CEI Resident Compliance Specialist CEI Secretary/Clerical

Angie Byers (19) 1

The Metric Team:

Metric Engineering, Inc. 1 Multi Visa (SBE) 2 T2 Utility Engineers 3

Halff 4 The Searight Group Inc. 5 ABC Group (DBE) 6

(X) = Years of Experience

Community Outreach Anastasia (Stacey)Wallace (20) 6

FPN: 425277-3-62-01

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Hours

PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION

CEI Senior Project Engineer 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 6.00 990.00 CEI Project Administrator 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 7.50 1,237.50 CEI Contract Support Specialist 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 7.50 1,237.50 CEI Senior Inspector 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 15.00 2,475.00 CEI Senior ITS Inspector (Halff) 1.00 1.00 1.00 3.00 495.00 CEI Inspector/Intern 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 13.00 2,145.00 CEI Inspector/Intern (The Searight Group) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 13.00 2,145.00 CEI Inspector Aide 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 13.00 2,145.00 CEI Asphalt Plant Inspector (provided by DW CEI Contract) CEI Resident Compliance Specialist 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 3.00 495.00 CEI Secretary/Clerical 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 1.50 247.50

SUR Chief Surveyor 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.30 49.50 SUR Party Chief 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.30 49.50 SUR Senior Surveyor 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.30 49.50 SUR Survey Technician 3 (Senior) 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.30 49.50 SUR Survey/GIS/SUE Analyst 3 (Senior) 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.30 49.50

Community Outreach Specialist - Senior 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.35 57.75 Community Outreach Specialist - Junior 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 3.30 544.50 Graphic Designer 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.35 57.75

88.00 14,520.00

Multivista - 8 passes

CEI CONSULTANT ESTIMATED STAFFING

METRIC ENGINEERING, INC.

2025 2026

TRUTH IN NEGOTIATION CERTIFICATION

375-030-30

05/14

Pursuant to Section 287.055(5)(a), Florida Statutes, for any lump-sum or cost-plus-a-fixed fee professional services contract over the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017, Florida Statutes for CATEGORY FOUR, the Department of Transportation (Department) requires the Consultant to execute this certificate and include it with the submittal of the Technical Proposal, or as prescribed in the contract advertisement.

The Consultant hereby certifies, covenants, and warrants that wage rates and other factual unit costs supporting the compensation for this project’s agreement are accurate, complete, and current at the time of contracting.

The Consultant further agrees that the original agreement price and any additions thereto shall be adjusted to exclude any significant sums by which the Department determines the agreement price was increased due to inaccurate, incomplete, or noncurrent wage rates and other factual unit costs. All such agreement adjustments shall be made within (1) year following the end of the contract. For purposes of this certificate, the end of the agreement shall be deemed to be the date of final billing or acceptance of the work by the Department, whichever is later.

Metric Engineering, Inc.

Name of Consultant

By: 02/07/2025 Date

Docusign Envelope ID: 10416B66-247A-4F85-9C1B-DB140657870D

CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION,

INELIGIBILITY AND VOLUNTARY EXCLUSION-

LOWER TIER COVERED TRANSACTIONS FOR FEDERAL AID CONTRACTS

(Compliance with 2 CFR Parts 180 and 1200)

375-030-32

11/15

It is certified that neither the below identified firm nor its principals are presently suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any federal department or agency.

Name of Consultant/Contractor: Metric Engineering, Inc.

By:

Date: 2/7/2025

Title: Executive Vice President

Instructions for Certification

Instructions for Certification - Lower Tier Participants:

(Applicable to all subcontracts, purchase orders and other lower tier transactions requiring prior FHWA approval or estimated to cost $25,000 or more - 2 CFR Parts 180 and 1200)

a. By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective lower tier is providing the certification set out below.

b. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was entered into. If it is later determined that the prospective lower tier participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department, or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension and/or debarment.

c. The prospective lower tier participant shall provide immediate written notice to the person to which this proposal is submitted if at any time the prospective lower tier participant learns that its certification was erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.

d. The terms "covered transaction," "debarred," "suspended," "ineligible," "participant," "person," "principal," and "voluntarily excluded," as used in this clause, are defined in 2 CFR Parts 180 and 1200. You may contact the person to which this proposal is submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations. “First Tier Covered Transactions” refers to any covered transaction between a grantee or subgrantee of Federal funds and a participant (such as the prime or general contract). “Lower Tier Covered Transactions” refers to any covered transaction under a First Tier Covered Transaction (such as subcontracts).

“First Tier Participant” refers to the participant who has entered into a covered transaction with a grantee or subgrantee of Federal funds (such as the prime or general contractor). “Lower Tier Participant” refers any participant who has entered into a covered transaction with a First Tier Participant or other Lower Tier Participants (such as subcontractors and suppliers).

e. The prospective lower tier participant agrees by submitting this proposal that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or agency with which this transaction originated.

f. The prospective lower tier participant further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will include this clause titled "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion-Lower Tier Covered Transaction," without modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions exceeding the $25,000 threshold.

g. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered transaction that is not debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification is erroneous. A participant is responsible for ensuring that its principals are not suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible to participate in covered transactions. To verify the eligibility of its principals, as well as the eligibility of any lower tier prospective participants, each participant may, but is not required to, check the Excluded Parties List System website (https://www.epls.gov/), which is compiled by the General Services Administration.

h. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings.

i. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph e of these instructions, if a participant in a covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension and/or debarment.

DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES

375-030-34

02/16

Is this form applicable to your firm?

If no, then please complete section 4 below for “Prime”

YES NO

1. Type of Federal Action:

a. contract

b. grant

c. cooperative agreement

d. loan

e. loan guarantee

f. loan insurance

2. Status of Federal Action:

a. bid/offer/application

b. initial award

c. post-award

3. Report Type:

a. initial filing

b. material change For Material Change Only:

Year: Quarter:

Date of last report:

(mm/dd/yyyy)

4. Name and Address of Reporting Entity:

Prime Subawardee Tier , if known:

Congressional District, if known: 4c

5. If Reporting Entity in No. 4 is a Subawardee, Enter Name and Address of Prime:

Congressional District, if known:

6. Federal Department/Agency:

7. Federal Program Name/Description:

CFDA Number, if applicable:

8. Federal Action Number, if known:

9. Award Amount, if known:

10. a. Name and Address of Lobbying Registrant (if individual, last name, first name, MI):

b. Individuals Performing Services (including address if different from No. 10a) (last name, first name, MI):

11. Information requested through this form is authorized by title 31

U.S.C. section 1352. This disclosure of lobbying activities is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed by the tier above when this transaction was made or entered into. This disclosure is required pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1352.

This information will be available for public inspection. Any person who fails to file the required disclosure shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.

Signature: ____________________________________________

Print Name: Darrel Burnett, P.E.

Title: Executive Vice President

Telephone No.: 850.596.1533 Date (mm/dd/yyyy): 02-07-2025

Federal Use Only:

Authorized for Local Reproduction Standard Form LLL (Rev. 7-97)

375-030-34

04/14

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF SF-LLL, DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES

This disclosure form shall be completed by the reporting entity, whether subawardee or prime Federal recipient, at the initiation or receipt of a covered Federal action, or a material change to a previous filing, pursuant to title 31 U.S.C.

section 1352. The filing of a form is required for each payment or agreement to make payment to any lobbying entity for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with a covered Federal action. Complete all items that apply for both the initial filing and material change report. Refer to the implementing guidance published by the Office of Management and Budget for additional information.

1. Identify the type of covered Federal action for which lobbying activity is and/or has been secured to influence the outcome of a covered Federal action.

2. Identify the status of the covered Federal action.

3. Identify the appropriate classification of this report. If this is a followup report caused by a material change to the information previously reported, enter the year and quarter in which the change occurred. Enter the date of the last previously submitted report by this reporting entity for this covered Federal action.

4. Enter the fullname, address, city, State and zip code of the reporting entity. Include Congressional District, if known. Check the appropriate classification of the reporting entity that designates if it is, or expects to be, a prime or subaward recipient. Identify the tier of the subawardee, e.g., the first subawardee of the prime is the 1st tier.

Subawards include but are not limited to subcontracts, subgrants and contract awards under grants.

5. If the organization filing the report in item 4 checks "Subawardee," then enter the full name, address, city, State and zip code of the prime Federal recipient. Include Congressional District, if known.

6. Enter the name of the Federal agency making the award or loan commitment. Include at least one organizational level below agency name, if known. For example, Department of Transportation, United States Coast Guard.

7. Enter the Federal program name or description for the covered Federal action (item 1). If known, enter the full

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number for grants, cooperative agreements, loans, and loan commitments.

8. Enter the most appropriate Federal identifying number available for the Federal action identified in item 1 (e.g., Request for Proposal (RFP) number; Invitation for Bid (IFB) number; grant announcement number; the contract, grant, or loan award number; the application/proposal control number assigned by the Federal agency). Include prefixes, e.g., "RFP-DE-90-001."

9. For a covered Federal action where there has been an award or loan commitment by the Federal agency, enter the Federal amount of the award/loan commitment for the prime entity identified in item 4 or 5.

10. (a) Enter the full name, address, city, State and zip code of the lobbying registrant under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 engaged by the reporting entity identified in item 4 to influence the covered Federal action.

(b) Enter the full names of the individual(s) performing services, and include full address if different from 10 (a).

Enter Last Name, First Name, and Middle Initial (MI).

11. The certifying official shall sign and date the form, print his/her name, title, and telephone number.

According to the Paperwork Reduction Act, as amended, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB Control Number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is OMB No. 0348-0046. Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 10 minutes per response, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Office of Management and

Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0348-0046), Washington, DC 20503.

Florida Statutes:

287.135

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

VENDOR CERTIFICATION REGARDING

SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES LISTS

375-030-60

OGC – 06/18

Respondent Vendor Name: Metric Engineering, Inc.

Vendor FEIN: F591685550

Vendor’s Authorized Representative Name and Title: Darrel Burnett, P.E., Executive Vice President

Address: 1343 Brickyard Road

City: Chipley State: Florida Zip: 32428

Phone Number: 850.596-1533

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