RFQ No. 8168

CONSULTING SERVICES,

GEOTECHNICAL AND

MISC. MATERIALS

3018 22nd Ave S St. Petersburg, FL 33712

p. 727.209.1500

Submit Request To:

City of St. Petersburg, Florida PO Box 2842 St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Submittal Due Date:

November 9, 2021

Submittal Due Time:

3:00 PM universalengineering.com

Transmittal Letter

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Date: November 9, 2021

Attention: Ms. Tara Brees, Senior Procurement Analyst City of St. Petersburg PO Box 2842 St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Reference: RFQ No. 8168: Consulting Services, Geotechnical and Misc. Materials

Dear Ms. Brees and Selection Committee Members, Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) truly appreciates the opportunity to present our services and experience in response to this RFQ for Geotechnical Testing and Materials Testing. We believe our large, highly qualified engineering staff and our extensive local service experience exemplify that we are the City of St. Petersburg’s (the City’s) best choice for on-call geotechnical, materials testing, and threshold inspection services. This response will clearly illustrate our team’s vast resources, responsiveness, and dedication to excellence, describe our successes with identical scopes, and outline our comprehensive, cost-effective approach to the needs of the City.

Celebrating 57 years of geotechnical and materials testing excellence, UES has established itself as a cultural and technological pioneer. With nearly 2,500 professionals employed and 60 fully operational locations, we have grown into one of the industry’s most respected and successful privately owned firms. UES performs geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, and inspections to some of the most notable, significant projects in the United States.

UES has served the St. Petersburg/Pinellas County area for more than a decade. Having worked in the City previously, UES is up to date on all design and testing requirements and standards, reporting protocols, and communication procedures. We will provide sampling and testing in strict accordance with established procedures of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), and all applicable state and federal regulations.

Our contract team will be led by St. Petersburg Branch Manager, Mr. Robert Gomez, PE, from UES’ St.

Petersburg office (3018 22nd Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712). As lead geotechnical engineering and materials engineer for the St. Petersburg branch, Robert will be your primary contact regarding our services. He is available via phone and email: 941-358-7410 or rgomez@universalengineering.com. Our St. Petersburg location is supported by our Fort Myers, Delray Beach, Miami, West Palm Beach, Port St. Lucie, and Clewiston branches as needed.

We can start any project immediately and will the City of St. Petersburg with unrivaled, personalized service.

UES believes the rapid response to service requests, ease of communication, and swift turnaround of reports and test results will eliminate production/construction delays and substantial cost savings to the City.

On behalf of our entire team, we would like to thank you for this opportunity, your time, and consideration.

We look forward to working with the City of St. Petersburg to offer reliable material testing and inspection solutions throughout this contract and beyond. If you need to contact us for any reason, please contact the undersigned.

Respectfully, Universal Engineering Sciences

Robert Gomez, PE St. Petersburg Branch Manager rgomez@universalengineering.com

Table of Contents

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Transmittal Letter Table of Contents Project Team Experience and Reference Projects Firm Specific Qualifications Project Approach Safety CADD and GIS Capabilities General Qualifications References City of St. Petersburg Experience Contractual Failures Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Licenses

Project Team

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5. NAME OF FIRM

PART I - CONTRACT-SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

ARCHITECT - ENGINEER QUALIFICATIONS

A. CONTRACT INFORMATION

1. TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State)

2. PUBLIC NOTICE DATE 3. SOLICITATION OR PROJECT NUMBER

B. ARCHITECT-ENGINEER POINT OF CONTACT

C. PROPOSED TEAM

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D. ORGANIZATIONAL CHART OF PROPOSED TEAM (Attached)

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RFQ No. 8168: Consulting Services, Geotechnical and Misc. Materials (St. Petersburg, Florida)

October 6, 2021 RFQ No. 8168

Robert Gomez, PE - Regional Manager

727-209-1500 727-209-1429

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3018 22nd Ave S St. Petersburg, Florida 33712

Geotechnical Engineer, Materials Testing Engineer, and Threshold Inspector

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GEOTECHNICAL

SERVICES

Surendra V. Sagi, PE* Senior Geotechnical Engineer/

Substitute Project Manager

William “Trey” Pippin, EI* Staff Engineer

DRILLING SERVICES

Ryan Pireaux

Drilling Coordinator

5 Drill Crews & Rigs

CONSTRUCTION

MATERIALS TESTING

Christopher Dillon* CSD Manager

Michelle Dan FDOT Project Manager

Thomas Hannum Lab Manager

2 Lab Technicians 6 Field Technicians

PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE/

PROJECT MANAGER

Robert Gomez, PE* Regional Manager

THRESHOLD

INSPECTIONS

Thomas Winkler, PE, SI Special Inspector

Jorge Mendieta* Threshold Inspector

Jay Pietrantonio* Threshold/CWI Inspector

Mateo Manera Threshold Inspector

ADMIN SUPPORT

Griffin Howe* Admin/Billing

3 Admin Staff

CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG

D. ORGANIZATIONAL CHART OF PROPOSED TEAM

*Key personnel resumes are attached. Additional resumes can be provided upon request.

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E. RESUMES OF KEY PERSONNEL PROPOSED FOR THIS CONTRACT

(Complete one Section E for each key person.)

12. NAME

Robert Gomez, PE

13. ROLE IN THIS CONTRACT

Principal-in-Charge/Project Manager

14. YEARS EXPERIENCE

a. TOTAL

b. WITH CURRENT FIRM

15. FIRM NAME AND LOCATION (City and State)

Universal Engineering Sciences, LLC – St. Petersburg, Florida

16. EDUCATION (Degree and Specialization)

BS, Civil Engineering

17. CURRENT PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION (State and Discipline)

Professional Engineer – FL, AL, & MS

18. OTHER PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Publications, Organizations, Training, Awards, etc.)

19. RELEVANT PROJECTS

a.

(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State) Westminster Shores, Phase II - (St. Petersburg, Florida)

(2) YEAR COMPLETED

PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES

CONSTRUCTION (If applicable)

(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE ☒ Check if project performed with current firm Robert was the Project Geotechnical Engineer for the Augercast Pile Foundation load testing and QC of the augercast foundation piling installation, and Project Engineer for the Materials Testing & Threshold Inspection services. Robert’s duties were to oversee the engineering technician performing the testing of concrete, soils compaction, and the post tension inspection of the structural decks. Professional Fees: $105,000.

b.

The Vinoy Renaissance, Phase II, Proposed Parking Garage & Fitness Center Renovations and Additions - (St Petersburg, Florida)

(2) YEAR COMPLETED

PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES

(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE ☒ Check if project performed with current firm Robert was the Project Geotechnical Engineer for the exploration test borings, soils classification, foundation soils improvement and the Project Engineer for the Materials Testing and inspection. The geotechnical test borings were performed within sensitive existing utility areas and during the operation of the existing facility. The scope also included as built sampling and testing of existing concrete. Professional Fees: $24,000.

c.

Career Academies of Seminole, Classroom and Administration Building (Seminole, Florida)

(2) YEAR COMPLETED

PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES

(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE ☒ Check if project performed with current firm

Robert was the Project Geotechnical Engineer for the exploration test borings, soils classification, soils foundation bearing capacity and soils recommendations. Professional Fees: $2,000.

d.

Cypress Woods Elementary School - (Palm Harbor, Florida)

(2) YEAR COMPLETED

PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES

(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE ☒ Check if project performed with current firm Robert was the Project Geotechnical Engineer for the exploration test borings, soils classification, soils foundation bearing capacity and soils recommendations. Professional Fees: $5,000.

e.

University Town Center Mall - (Sarasota County, Florida)

(2) YEAR COMPLETED

PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES

3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE ☒ Check if project performed with current firm Robert was the Project Geotechnical Engineer for the exploration test borings for the site development, post development seasonal high groundwater evaluation. The project included developing the scope of work, supervising the drill crew, prepare data and report for site development recommendations, stormwater management pond design support studies, post development groundwater study, seasonal high groundwater evaluation. Professional Fees: $770,000.

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E. RESUMES OF KEY PERSONNEL PROPOSED FOR THIS CONTRACT

(Complete one Section E for each key person.)

12. NAME

Surendra V. Sagi, MS, PE

13. ROLE IN THIS CONTRACT

Senior Geotechnical Engineer/ Substitute Project Manager

14. YEARS EXPERIENCE

a. TOTAL

b. WITH CURRENT FIRM

15. FIRM NAME AND LOCATION (City and State)

Universal Engineering Sciences, LLC – Sarasota, Florida

16. EDUCATION (Degree and Specialization)

MS, Civil Engineering MS, Chemistry BE, Civil Engineering

17. CURRENT PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION (State and Discipline) Professional Engineer – FL & TX

18. OTHER PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Publications, Organizations, Training, Awards, etc.)

Registered with American Society of Civil Engineers and Chi Epsilon (National Civil Engineering Society)

SR-55 (US-19) Continuous Right Turn Lane - (Pasco County, Florida)

(2) YEAR COMPLETED

PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES

(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE ☒ Check if project performed with current firm Sagi served as project manager for the geotechnical design of this 15-mile roadway improvement project. Project features include continuous right turn lane along US 19, new traffic signalization, overhead cantilever signs, and on-site ponds and lateral drainage. He was responsible for scheduling and supervising field operations, conducting engineering analyses and reporting results on multitask assignments for roadways, dr ainage facilities and signal poles.

SR-80 / I-75 Interchange Improvement - (Fort Myers, Florida)

(2) YEAR COMPLETED

PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES

(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE ☒ Check if project performed with current firm Sagi served as project engineer for the geotechnical design of this interchange improvement. Project features include interchange improvements, I-75 widening, retaining walls, off-site and on-site ponds, traffic signalization, retaining walls, noise walls, and signing.

US 41 Widening - (Hernando County, Florida)

(2) YEAR COMPLETED

PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES

(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE ☒ Check if project performed with current firm

Sagi served as the assistant Geotechnical Project Manager for this road widening project. His responsibilities included field investigation and performing geotechnical engineering for road widening and low MSE wall design.

Collier Parkway Widening – (Land O’Lakes, Florida)

(2) YEAR COMPLETED

PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES

(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE ☒ Check if project performed with current firm Sagi served as project manager for the geotechnical design of this roadway improvement project. Project features include widening of the existing roadway, coring and pavement evaluation and on-site ponds and lateral drainage.

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E. RESUMES OF KEY PERSONNEL PROPOSED FOR THIS CONTRACT

(Complete one Section E for each key person.)

12. NAME

William “Trey” Pippin, EI

13. ROLE IN THIS CONTRACT

Staff Engineer

14. YEARS EXPERIENCE

a. TOTAL

b. WITH CURRENT FIRM

15. FIRM NAME AND LOCATION (City and State)

Universal Engineering Sciences, LLC – St. Petersburg, Florida

16. EDUCATION (Degree and Specialization)

BS, Civil & Environmental Engineering

17. CURRENT PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION (State and Discipline)

Engineer Intern – FL #31743

Member of the ASCE since 2012 and OSHA 30 Hour Construction Industry Outreach

Selmon Extension Project (Tampa, Florida)

(2) YEAR COMPLETED

PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES

(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE ☒ Check if project performed with current firm Trey directed up to seven geotechnical drilling crews simultaneously while working full-time in the field and coordinated all field activities for the Selmon Extension project with client, contractor, and FDOT including schedule, lane closures, field meetings, task hazard awareness program, and daily progress updates for several weeks. Cost: $3,000,000

Saltaire St. Petersburg (St. Petersburg, Florida)

(2) YEAR COMPLETED

PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES

(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE ☒ Check if project performed with current firm Trey was the project coordinator for this 35-story high rise condominium building. UES performed over 100 SPT borings, CPT soundings, and Test Pits. Cost: $600,000

Proposed Whole Foods and 40th Avenue Reconstruction (St. Petersburg, Florida)

(2) YEAR COMPLETED

PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES

(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE ☒ Check if project performed with current firm Trey was the Project Manager. UES explored and evaluated the soil conditions with respect to the planned design for a new Whole Foods and provided recommendations to aid in groundwater considerations, foundation design, pavement recommendations, drainage design, and site soils preparation. Trey also provided roadway reconstruction design recommendations for 40th Avenue.

St. Pete Sanitation Department Building (St. Petersburg, Florida)

(2) YEAR COMPLETED

PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES

(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE ☒ Check if project performed with current firm Trey was the Project Manager. UES explored and evaluated the soil conditions with respect to the planned design for a new Sanitation building for the City of St. Petersburg and provided recommendations to aid in groundwater considerations, foundation design, pavement recommendations, drainage design, and site soils preparation.

Retaining Walls I-175 and I-375 (St. Petersburg, Florida)

(2) YEAR COMPLETED

PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES

3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE ☒ Check if project performed with current firm Mr. Pippin was the Project Manager for the Geotechnical Exploration performed per FDOT specifications. UES explored and evaluated the soil conditions with respect to the planned design for multiple new retaining walls and provided recommendations to aid in groundwater considerations, foundation design, retaining wall design, and site soils preparation.

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E. RESUMES OF KEY PERSONNEL PROPOSED FOR THIS CONTRACT

(Complete one Section E for each key person.)

12. NAME

Chris Dillon

13. ROLE IN THIS CONTRACT

CSD Department/Operations Manager

14. YEARS EXPERIENCE

a. TOTAL

b. WITH CURRENT FIRM

15. FIRM NAME AND LOCATION (City and State)

Universal Engineering Sciences, LLC – St. Petersburg, Florida

16. EDUCATION (Degree and Specialization)

Hyatt at One Tower (St. Petersburg, Florida)

(2) YEAR COMPLETED

PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES

(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE ☒ Check if project performed with current firm Chris provided project management on this 13-story hotel project.

915 Franklin Street (Tampa, Florida)

(2) YEAR COMPLETED

PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES

(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE ☒ Check if project performed with current firm Chris provided project management on this 25-story residential tower.

500 Harbour Island (Tampa, Florida)

(2) YEAR COMPLETED

PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES

(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE ☒ Check if project performed with current firm Chris provided field inspection services during the piling operations and project management on this 21-story residential tower.

The Vue at Sarasota Bay (Sarasota, Florida)

(2) YEAR COMPLETED

PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES

(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE ☒ Check if project performed with current firm Chris provided field inspection services during the piling operations, threshold inspection services, and project management during construction of this 18-story residential tower.

Residences at 330 3rd Street (St. Petersburg, Florida)

(2) YEAR COMPLETED

PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES

3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE ☒ Check if project performed with current firm Chris provided project management during the construction of this 20-story residential tower.

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12. NAME

Jorge Mendieta

13. ROLE IN THIS CONTRACT

Threshold Inspector

14. YEARS EXPERIENCE

a. TOTAL

b. WITH CURRENT FIRM

15. FIRM NAME AND LOCATION (City and State)

Universal Engineering Sciences, LLC – St. Petersburg, Florida

16. EDUCATION (Degree and Specialization)

BS, Civil Engineering

Burlington Apartments (St. Petersburg, Florida)

(2) YEAR COMPLETED

PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES

(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE ☒ Check if project performed with current firm Jorge served as threshold inspector and inspected reinforcement concrete, foundations, columns, post-tension deck, and wood framing for a five-level apartment building. Professional Fees: $51,000.

Saltaire St. Petersburg (St. Petersburg, Florida)

(2) YEAR COMPLETED

PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES

(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE ☒ Check if project performed with current firm Jorge served as threshold inspector and provided Materials Testing & Threshold Inspection services including inspecting reinforced concrete, foundations, masonry cells, monitoring post tension cables, and structural steel inspections for a 35-story mixed use tower.

Professional Fees: $660,000.

Residence Inn by Marriott (Tierra Verde, Florida)

(2) YEAR COMPLETED

PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES

(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE ☒ Check if project performed with current firm Jorge served as a threshold inspector and inspected reinforced concrete, foundations, structural steel, masonry, and wood framing for a six-level hotel. Professional Fees: $66,000.

Axio at Carillon (St. Petersburg, Florida)

(2) YEAR COMPLETED

PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES

(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE ☒ Check if project performed with current firm Jorge served as threshold inspector and inspected reinforced concrete, masonry cells, structural steel, and wood framing for a five story 298-unit apartment complex. Professional Fees: $68,000.

American House (St. Petersburg, Florida)

(2) YEAR COMPLETED

PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES

3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE ☒ Check if project performed with current firm Jorge served as threshold inspector and inspected reinforced concrete, foundations, masonry cells, structural steel, and wood framing for three threshold buildings for a new assisted living facility. Professional Fees: $85,000.

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E. RESUMES OF KEY PERSONNEL PROPOSED FOR THIS CONTRACT

(Complete one Section E for each key person.)

12. NAME

Jay Pietrantonio

13. ROLE IN THIS CONTRACT

Threshold Inspector/CWI

14. YEARS EXPERIENCE

a. TOTAL

b. WITH CURRENT FIRM

15. FIRM NAME AND LOCATION (City and State)

Universal Engineering Sciences, LLC – St. Petersburg, Florida

16. EDUCATION (Degree and Specialization)

AWS Certified Welding Inspector, AWS Certified Welding Educator, Certified Level II Magnetic Particle, Certified OSHA 10, Safety Training

Waterview Apartments - (St. Petersburg, Florida)

(2) YEAR COMPLETED

PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES

(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE ☒ Check if project performed with current firm Jay served as threshold/welding inspector and provided Materials Testing & Threshold Inspection services including inspecting reinforced concrete, foundations, masonry cells, monitoring post tension cables, structural steel and welding inspections for a 15-story residential building with 226 units.

Professional Fees: $220,000.

Saltaire St. Petersburg (St. Petersburg, Florida)

(2) YEAR COMPLETED

PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES

(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE ☒ Check if project performed with current firm Jay served as threshold/welding inspector and provided Materials Testing & Threshold Inspection services including inspecting reinforced concrete, foundations, masonry cells, monitoring post tension cables, structural steel and welding inspections for a 35-story mixed use tower.

Ascent St. Petersburg (St. Petersburg, Florida)

(2) YEAR COMPLETED

PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES

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(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE ☒ Check if project performed with current firm Jay served as a structural steel and welding inspector and inspected and monitored the stressing of post tension cables and provided structural steel and welding inspections for a 36-story mixed use tower. Professional Fees: $150,000.0

Axio at Carillon (St. Petersburg, Florida)

(2) YEAR COMPLETED

PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES

(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE ☒ Check if project performed with current firm Jay served as threshold inspector and inspected reinforced concrete, masonry cells, structural steel, and wood framing for a five story 298-unit apartment complex. Professional Fees: $68,000.

American House (St. Petersburg, Florida)

(2) YEAR COMPLETED

PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES

3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE ☒ Check if project performed with current firm Jay served as threshold inspector and inspected reinforced concrete, foundations, masonry cells, structural steel, and wood framing for three threshold buildings for a new assisted living facility. Professional Fees: $85,000.

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E. RESUMES OF KEY PERSONNEL PROPOSED FOR THIS CONTRACT

(Complete one Section E for each key person.)

12. NAME

Griffin Howe

13. ROLE IN THIS CONTRACT

Admin/Billing

14. YEARS EXPERIENCE

a. TOTAL

b. WITH CURRENT FIRM

15. FIRM NAME AND LOCATION (City and State)

Universal Engineering Sciences, LLC – St. Petersburg, Florida

16. EDUCATION (Degree and Specialization)

BS, Geology (In Progress)

Notary – State of Florida

Waterview Apartments - (St. Petersburg, Florida)

(2) YEAR COMPLETED

PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES

(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE ☒ Check if project performed with current firm Griffin was the primary admin, dispatcher, and biller for Materials Testing & Threshold Inspection services for a 15-story residential building with 226 units. Professional Fees: $220,000.

Saltaire St. Petersburg (St. Petersburg, Florida)

(2) YEAR COMPLETED

PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES

(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE ☒ Check if project performed with current firm Griffin is the primary admin and biller for Materials Testing & Threshold Inspection services for a 35-story mixed use tower.

Ascent St. Petersburg (St. Petersburg, Florida)

(2) YEAR COMPLETED

PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES

(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE ☒ Check if project performed with current firm Griffin is the primary admin and biller for Materials Testing services for a 36-story mixed use tower. Professional Fees: $150,000.

Axio at Carillon (St. Petersburg, Florida)

(2) YEAR COMPLETED

PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES

(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE ☒ Check if project performed with current firm Griffin was the primary admin, dispatcher, and biller for Threshold Inspection services for a five story 298-unit apartment complex.

Professional Fees: $68,000.

American House (St. Petersburg, Florida)

(2) YEAR COMPLETED

PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES

3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE ☒ Check if project performed with current firm Griffin was the primary admin, dispatcher, and biller for Materials Testing & Threshold Inspection services for a multi building assisted living facility.

Professional Fees: $85,000.

Experience and Reference Projects

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Experience and Reference Projects

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F. EXAMPLE PROJECTS WHICH BEST ILLUSTRATE PROPOSED TEAM'S

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS CONTRACT

(Present as many projects as requested by the agency, or 10 projects, if not specified.

Complete one Section F for each project.)

20. EXAMPLE PROJECT KEY

NUMBER

21. TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State) 22. YEAR COMPLETED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION (If applicable)

23. PROJECT OWNER'S INFORMATION

a. PROJECT OWNER b. POINT OF CONTACT NAME c. POINT OF CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER

24. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT AND RELEVANCE TO THIS CONTRACT (Include scope, size, and cost)

25. FIRMS FROM SECTION C INVOLVED WITH THIS PROJECT

(1) FIRM NAME (2) FIRM LOCATION (City and State) (3) ROLE f.

Proposed Whole Foods and 40th Avenue Reconstruction (St. Petersburg, Florida)

S.J. Collins Enterprise

Universal Engineering Sciences, LLC St. Petersburg, Florida Geotechnical Engineering/Materials Testing

UES completed a geotechnical subsurface exploration for the Proposed Whole Foods store and 40th Avenue reconstruction project located at 38th Avenue North and 3rd Street North. The development will consist of a 40,000 square feet one-story building and associated parking is being considered at the property.

The purpose of our exploration was to:

■ Explore the general subsurface conditions at the site,

■ Interpret and review the subsurface conditions with respect to the proposed construction, and

■ Provide geotechnical engineering recommendations for foundation, grade slab, and pavement and roadway design, box culvert design, and site preparation.

The subsurface conditions were explored by drilling and sampling nine Standard Penetration Test (SPT) borings within or near the building footprint to a depth of 25 feet below the existing ground surface (bgs) and nine SPT borings in the proposed pavement areas. Three piezometers were installed to monitor groundwater levels. We performed the Standard Penetration Test using our Diedrich D25 drill rig utilizing mud rotary procedures according to the procedures of ASTM D-1586, with continuous sampling performed above a depth of 10 feet, to detect slight variations in the soil profi le at shallow depths, and then at fi ve-foot intervals thereafter. The basic procedure for the Standard Penetration Test is as follows: A standard split-barrel sampler is driven into the soil by a 140-pound hammer falling 30 inches. The number of blows required to drive the sampler one-foot, after seating six inches, is designated the penetration resistance, or N-value; this value is an index to soil strength and consistency. UES provided additional testing and provided a report to include box culvert recommendations based on the additional borings.

Cost: $11,000.00

James D. McGill 770-692-8300

2021 N/A

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(Present as many projects as requested by the agency, or 10 projects, if not specified.

Complete one Section F for each project.)

20. EXAMPLE PROJECT KEY

NUMBER

21. TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State) 22. YEAR COMPLETED

Proposed Skyway Lofts Apartments (St. Petersburg, Florida)

Blue Pinellas, LLC

Universal Engineering Sciences, LLC St. Petersburg, Florida Geotechnical Engineering/Materials Testing

UES completed a geotechnical subsurface exploration for the Proposed Skyway Lofts Apartments (FKA Avery Commons) located at 3900 34th Street South. The project involved the design and construction of new four-story apartments. The site previously consisted of two-story apartments that were demolished for the new construction. The new apartments have maximum column and wall loads at 400 kips and 14 kips per linear foot or less, respectively.

The purpose of our exploration was to:

■ Better understand the in-situ stiffness and strength of the soil,

■ Interpret and review the subsurface conditions with respect to the proposed construction, and

■ Provide geotechnical engineering recommendations for foundation, grade slab, and pavement design, and site preparation.

UES perfromed SPT borings, CPT soundings, and Pressuremeter testing. Pressuremeter testing is an in-situ test used for value engineering that most fi rms in the area do not offer. This technology allows UES to reccomend 4,000 to 6,000 psf bearing pressure for shallow foundations with maxmimum estimated settlements of one inch or less in applicable soils, saving the client signifacant cost on foundations.

Cost: $19,500.00

Greg Giakoumis 813-384-4837

2020 N/A

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(Present as many projects as requested by the agency, or 10 projects, if not specified.

Complete one Section F for each project.)

20. EXAMPLE PROJECT KEY

NUMBER

21. TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State) 22. YEAR COMPLETED

St. Pete Sanitation Department Building (St. Petersburg, Florida)

Sweet Sparkman Architecture & Interiors

Universal Engineering Sciences, LLC St. Petersburg, Florida Geotechnical Engineering/Materials Testing

UES completed a subsurface geotechnical exploration for the St. Pete Sanitation Department Building located at 2001 28th Street North. The project involves the demolition of two existing buildings and the construction of a new Sanitation Department Building at the location.

The purpose of our exploration was to:

■ Explore the general subsurface conditions at the sites,

■ Interpret and review the subsurface conditions with respect to the proposed construction,

■ Provide geotechnical engineering recommendations for foundation, grade slab, and pavement design, and site preparation, and

■ Provide Drainage Design Soil Parameters for stormwater pond design.

The subsurface conditions were explored by drilling and sampling four SPT borings within or near the building footprints to a depth of 25 feet below the existing ground surface (bgs) and four hand auger borings in the proposed pavement areas. Two Double Ring Infi ltration (DRI) tests were performed at the requested locations. We performed the Standard Penetration Test using our CME truck-mounted drill rig utilizing mud rotary procedures according to the procedures of ASTM D-1586, with continuous sampling performed above a depth of 10 feet, to detect slight variations in the soil profi le at shallow depths, and then at fi ve-foot intervals thereafter. The basic procedure for the Standard Penetration Test is as follows: A standard split-barrel sampler is driven into the soil by a 140-pound hammer falling 30 inches. The number of blows required to drive the sampler one-foot, after seating six inches, is designated the penetration resistance, or N-value; this value is an index to soil strength and consistency.

Cost: $4,700.00

Todd Sweet 941-952-0084

2021 N/A

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(Present as many projects as requested by the agency, or 10 projects, if not specified.

Complete one Section F for each project.)

20. EXAMPLE PROJECT KEY

NUMBER

21. TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State) 22. YEAR COMPLETED

Geotechnical Exploration & Pilot Boring Study at Saltaire St. Petersburg (St. Petersburg, Florida)

Kt St Pete Bay Front, LLC

Universal Engineering Sciences, LLC St. Petersburg, Florida Geotechnical Engineering/Materials Testing

UES completed a geotechnical exploration and pilot boring study for the proposed Saltaire Tower project located at 301 1st Street S, in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. UES previously issued a geotechnical report back in 2019 for the Alternate Foundations for Five-Story Hotel Parking Garage.

The project consists of a 35-story high-rise structure which is designed with post-tension decks, reinforced concrete, and masonry walls. The structure will be supported on drilled shaft foundations. A slab on grade is planned for the ground level fl oor. The structure consists of approximately 69,000 SF footprint area for the fi rst eight levels, and transitions to approximately 26,000 for the upper levels to the 35th fl oor. UES performed 112 SPT borings, test pits, and CPT soundings for drilled shaft and stone column design.

The test borings performed for this study typically encountered very loose to very dense sandy soils with varying amounts of silt and clay in the upper 60 to 80 feet underlain by hard to very hard clay to depths of 95 to 105 feet underlain by weathered limestone to the maximum explored depth of 170 feet below existing grade. In general, the upper competent limestone formation was generally encountered between 95 and 105 feet below existing grade.

UES provided value engineering services and based on our extensive experience in downtown St. Petersburg were able to shorten drilled shaft lengths that were recommended by another Geotechnical Engineering fi rm. This resulted in signifi cant savings in foundation costs for the client.

Cost: $640,000.00

Nick DiCiaula 727-493-5225

2020 N/A

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(Present as many projects as requested by the agency, or 10 projects, if not specified.

Complete one Section F for each project.)

20. EXAMPLE PROJECT KEY

NUMBER

21. TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State) 22. YEAR COMPLETED

Patel High School (Tampa, Florida)

Element Commercial Construction, LLC

Universal Engineering Sciences, LLC Tampa, Florida Geotechnical Engineering

UES provided a geotechnical evaluation for this project. UES explored the general subsurface conditions at the site using Standard Penetration Test (SPT) borings, auger borings, and Double Ring Infi ltrometer (DRI) tests, interpret and review the subsurface conditions with respect to the proposed construction as it was described to us, and provide geotechnical engineering design information and recommendations, and general recommendations for site preparation.

Cost: $15,000.00

Brian Smith 813-526-9970

Ongoing N/A

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Complete one Section F for each project.)

20. EXAMPLE PROJECT KEY

NUMBER

21. TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State) 22. YEAR COMPLETED

School Board of Pinellas County Continuing Contract for Geotechnical Engineering (St. Petersburg, Florida)

School Board of Pinellas County

Universal Engineering Sciences, LLC St. Petersburg, Florida Geotechnical Engineering/Materials Testing

UES was awarded the Continuing Contract for Geotechnical Engineering and Services for the School Board of Pinellas County RFQ No. 15-906-220 in 2015 and has provided as needed geotechnical engineering and materials testing services since. Project features include geotechnical engineering, SPT borings, and material testing at different schools for construction of new building and/or structures.

Cost: $2,000,000.00

Linda Balcombe 727-588-6000

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(Present as many projects as requested by the agency, or 10 projects, if not specified.

Complete one Section F for each project.)

20. EXAMPLE PROJECT KEY

NUMBER

21. TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State) 22. YEAR COMPLETED

Retaining Walls I-175 and I-375 (St. Petersburg, Florida)

City of St. Petersburg

Universal Engineering Sciences, LLC St. Petersburg, Florida Geotechnical Engineering/Materials Testing

UES provided Geotechnical Engineering services in accordance with FDOT specifi cations consisting of SPT borings and Engineering analysis to provide more retaining wall, site preparation, and foundation recommendations for several retaining walls for a city state funded beatifi cation project along I-175 and I-375 near downtown St. Petersburg. UES is currently performing construction materials testing including density testing, drainage testing, earthwork observations and testing.

Cost: $29,000.00

N/A N/A

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TITLE OF EXAMPLE PROJECT (From Section F)

G. KEY PERSONNEL PARTICIPATION IN EXAMPLE PROJECTS

STANDARD FORM 330 (REV. 8/2016) PAGE 4

26. NAMES OF KEY

PERSONNEL

(From Section E, Block 12)

27. ROLE IN THIS

CONTRACT

(From Section E, Block 13) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

29. EXAMPLE PROJECTS KEY

NUMBER TITLE OF EXAMPLE PROJECT (From Section F) NUMBER

28. EXAMPLE PROJECTS LISTED IN SECTION F

(Fill in "Example Projects Key" section below before completing table.

Place "X" under project key number for participation in same or similar role.)

Robert Gomez, PE

Proposed Whole Foods SBPC Continuing Contract for Geotechnical Engineering

Proposed Skyway Lofts Apartments Retaining Walls I-175 and I-375

St. Pete Sanitation Department Building

Geotechnical Exploration & Pilot Boring Study at Saltaire St. Petersburg

Patel High School

William “Trey” Pippin, EI X X X X X

X X

X X

X X

X X

X X X X

X X XChristopher Dillon

Jay Pietrantonio

Griffin Howe

Jorge Mendieta

Surendra V. Sagi, PE

Principal-in-Charge/ Project Manager

Staff Engineer Construction Services Department Manager

Threshold/CWI Inspector

Admin/Billing

Threshold Inspector

Senior Geotechnical Engineer/ Substitute Project Manager

Additional Information

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H. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

30. PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUESTED BY THE AGENCY. ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED.

I. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE

The foregoing is a statement of facts.

31. SIGNATURE 32. DATE

33. NAME AND TITLE

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1. FIRM SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

GROUNDED IN EXCELLENCE

For nearly six decades, Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) has provided essential engineering services throughout the United States, including Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing & Inspection, Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope.

Experienced and proven, UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology, best practices, and influential legislature.

Our work includes both public and private clients and consists of projects ranging from transportation and healthcare to commercial and education.

Our team of professional Engineers, Geologists, Environmental Professionals, Certified Industrial Hygienists, Abatement project designers, project monitors, AHERA Accredited Asbestos inspectors, management planners, and technical staff have the experience, education, and equipment necessary to provide all of the assessment and monitoring services required for our clients.

Built on experience and driven by a determination to see our clients through to success, UES remains focused, optimistic, and grounded in excellence.

UNDERSTANDING OUR GROWTH

In early 2020 the geotechnical landscape was forever changed by the unprecedented union of a few like-minded, leading engineering firms.

Complementary in professional services, core values, and customer service centric views, Universal Engineering Sciences, Inc., GFA International, Inc., Contour Engineering, and NOVA

Geotechnical & Inspection Services merged to form the Universal Engineering Sciences family of companies (UES)— the largest, most experienced, resource-rich organization of its kind in the U.S.

The success of this union was based on many key factors, one of which was geographic location.

While Universal Engineering Sciences and GFA International maintained a substantial market share throughout Florida, an established, well-respected firm in Georgia was needed to secure UES’ presence as an industry leader in the southeast—Contour Engineering was such a company. Founded in 2000 and led by James Rebeiz and David Hesterlee, Contour has provided geotechnical engineering, environmental/natural resource consulting, and construction materials testing services throughout Georgia and Alabama and has developed a reputation for fast and accurate testing and superior client service.

After merging with the UES family, it was decided that due to its brand-identity, Contour would maintain its name for the foreseeable future while inheriting all of the resources, technology, and strengths that accompanied the merger.

With the southeast well-in-hand, a similar acquisition was necessary out west in order to accommodate UES’ vision for growth.

Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada since 2001, NOVA Geotechnical & Inspection Services led by James Bristow (now UES President of Western Division), was ideally suited to pioneer the company’s westward expansion and to serve as the base of operations for our western division.

Robert Gomez, PE - Regional Manager

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Most recently, the company acquired Wallace- Kuhl + Associates, CTE, Inc., SUMMIT Engineering, Laboratory & Testing, Inc., GEOServices, LLC, Geotechnology, and McGinley & Assoc. to complement our services and further expand our geographic footprint coast to coast.

OUR VISION

Become the most sought after, respected and successful engineering firm in the country, by making notable contributions to our industry and the communities in which we live and work.

Pioneer groundbreaking solutions, attract the best talent and foster enriching opportunities for career growth.

OUR MISSION

Provide the highest quality engineering services, built on our strong foundation of deep industry expertise, trusted relationships, superior customer service and agility, and our reputation for safety and quality, in order to ensure the success of our clients and the national growth of our business.

OUR CORE VALUES

OUR CAPABILITIES

UES has extensive experience with the successful administration of continuing contracts and the projects assigned through those agreements.

UES understands that the City of St. Petersburg is interested in entering into a continuing contract for professional services with a Geotechnical Engineering firm to provide Geotechnical Engineering, Materials Testing, and Threshold Inspection Services for various projects. UES has assembled a team of highly qualified professionals to work with the City on this contract. Each team member possesses the requisite technical skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and a complete understanding of the entire process. These professionals routinely perform all items listed in the Scope of Services.

Robert Gomez, PE, will act as your single point of contact. He will take an active role in all aspects of each project, coordinate all personnel assignments, and review all summary reports and invoices. As Regional Manager and Branch Manager of the St. Petersburg office, he has the full authority to appropriate resources to accomplish all engineering, testing, and inspection assignments.

All communication and coordination will take place through Robert Gomez, PE. Robert will work alongside Surendra Sagi, PE, Senior Geotechnical Engineer. Under each of these individuals, we will have staff assigned to manage the posted projects based on service line requirements.

UNMATCHED RESOURCES

With nearly 2,500 full-time staff across the company consisting of engineers, geologists, laboratory specialists, surveyors, drillers, project managers, and administrative, we are able to provide expert solutions and superior services to clients based on 57 years of experience, industry knowledge, and a relentless dedication to excellence.

Beyond our personnel, UES operates one of the largest fleets of specialized field vehicles in the southeast. These resources are strategically located at our different offices throughout the southeast and can be rapidly deployed to any location in Florida—directly contributing to our commitment to provide rapid inspection services.

TECHNOLOGY AND

EQUIPMENT CAPABILITIES

UES relies upon a comprehensive system of software, both licensed and proprietary, to successfully manage our day-to-day operations and all aspects of a project.

At the top level, our company utilizes Microsoft Windows 10 on all PCs in conjunction with Office 365, Sophos Cyber Security, Fortinet Firewall and Ransomware, a secured VPN, and GoToMeeting.

But, at the center of our operations side lies Deltek Vision. Vision is an established industry standard and used extensively throughout the A/E/C community. This software serves as our main database capturing every project detail, such as the scope of work, duration, subconsultants used, and primary personnel. It also houses all of our client-base information and allows for detailed report generation. Another important function of Vision

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To ensure that all of these systems work seamlessly together, UES has on staff a full-time Application Business Analyst and Software Developer.

Field Data Collection (FDC) FDC is proprietary software used by UES technicians to gather testing data. Following a client’s request for service, a work-order will immediately be created and a UES field technician will be scheduled and dispatched to the test site. For this task, a second piece of proprietary software entitled Dispatch is used to manage all incoming requests, the subsequent work-orders, as well as the progress of the technician and the tracking of the samples.

With the use of remote devices in the field, the information gathered by the technicians is saved and transmitted to our office where, in conjunction with samples taken from the field, lab tests are performed and recorded. The resulting data is uploaded to our dispatch and scheduling application where reports are generated and reviewed by a project manager for quality. Once approved, the reports are then sent electronically to the client.

This entire process begins and ends with the client—a fact that every UES employee involved in the process understands. We strive to deliver fast, accurate results.

The Fleet/Green Vehicles UES has made it a point to own all of the equipment and vehicles that we use. This lack of debt contributes to our financial stability and gives our field crews and technicians a sense of pride and ownership resulting in better upkeep and care given to our vehicles.

Our local St. Petersburg Branch utilizes a private fleet of field vehicles, some of which have been converted to run on propane. This fuel source burns clean and has far less emissions than traditional gasoline or diesel powered engines.

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING

UES has been a leader in providing Construction Materials Testing and Inspection Services in Florida and southeast United States since our inception in 1964. We strive to ensure that every project (no matter the size) has the right people, resources, and tools to perform our services to the highest standard for our clients. We are known for providing quality service on a variety of projects—from large roadway construction, parking lots, and multi-story buildings to single residential communities. A willingness to serve our clients with on-demand, part-time, and full-time staffing demonstrates our approach in meeting the specific needs of our clients.

Clients who choose to use UES for their construction services benefit from:

In-House Laboratories UES has full-service laboratory testing capabilities for all construction materials that operates seven days a week. We have a large staff of very experienced and well-trained engineering technicians who perform geotechnical testing services according to Florida DOT, AASHTO, PCA, Army Corps of Engineers, ASTM and other accepted testing specifications in the following fields of construction materials:

Well-trained and experienced field and laboratory technicians perform materials testing in accordance with local, state, and national test methods such as:

■ American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)

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Additionally, we have redundant systems in the concrete, soil, and asphalt departments (i.e., four calibrated concrete compression machines, two LBR compression machines, and two dedicated asphalt NCAT ovens). Since technological advances are rapid in our society, we continuously update our laboratory equipment and testing procedures.

We have a Corporate Quality Systems Group (in-house) responsible for keeping our equipment calibrated and checked for accuracy. Also, our laboratories are qualified and accredited through outside agencies such as:

Accreditation (CCRL)

■ Construction Materials Engineering Council

(CMEC)

Field Services Our UES team can perform all earthwork testing required, including…