Industry Day Presentation 20240328.pdf

MODIFIED CENTRAL CITY

INDUSTRY DAY

MARCH 28, 2024

OPENING REMARKS

USACE

LTC Joshua Haynes Deputy Commander

USACE, Fort Worth District

AGENDA

Time Topic 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM Introduction/Opening Remarks 9:15 AM - 9:20 AM Safety Moment 9:20 AM - 9:50 AM Tarrant Regional Water District Central City Overview & Non-Federal Sponsor Perspective Central City Small Business Program Overview, Tracking & Resources 9:50 AM - 10:20 AM City of Fort Worth Central City Opportunities Doing Work with the City of Fort Worth 10:20 AM - 11:00 AM U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Program Overview, Industry Engagement, & Opportunities Doing work with USACE 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Wrap Up 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Lunch 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Central City Self-Guided Site Visit

TARRANT REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT

Kate Beck, P.E.

Program Director, Central City Flood Control Project

TRWD

CITY OF FORT WORTH

Dana Burghdoff Assistant City Manager

City of Fort Worth

SAFETY MOMENT

Samantha Smith, R.A.

Resident Engineer

SAFETY MOMENT

Safety Culture=Business Culture

Attract and Retain Top Talent

Proactive vs. Reactive Partnering between SSHO, QC Manager, and Site Superintendent

Positively Influence

TARRANT REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT (TRWD)

Central City Overview & Non-Federal Sponsor Perspective Central City Small Business Program Overview, Tracking & Resources

Matt Oliver Public Information Officer

TRWD

Crystal Alba Diverse Business Specialist

TRWD

Industry Day March 28, 2024

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Certification Breakdown Report - TRWD Contracts Only Report Ending: June 30, 2023

Entity Totals Total Award DB Proposed Proposed % Total Actuals DB Actuals Actual %

TRWD/TRVA $ 66,064,697.63 $ 23,388,531.56 35% $ 57,353,285.92 $19,355,831.12 34%

Central City Contracts

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CITY OF FORT WORTH

Central City Opportunities Doing Work with the City of Fort Worth

Clair Davis, P.E., CFM Senior Capital Projects Officer City of Fort Worth

Nohemi Sanchez Business Equity Manager City of Fort Worth

Central City Opportunities

Ongoing Utility Relocations The City, in partnership with TRWD and USACE, is working to clear the bypass channel in preparation for construction North Bypass Channel

Storm Drainage System: 3 ongoing relocations under construction

Sanitary Sewer and Water System: 1 ongoing relocation under construction

Franchise Utilities: coordinating Oncor relocations

South Bypass Channel Storm Drainage System: 2 ongoing relocations under construction Sanitary Sewer and Water System: 3 ongoing relocation under construction Franchise Utilities: coordinating Oncor, AT&T, and Atmos relocations

Central City and TRV TIF 9

Storm Water Projects Grand Avenue Phase 2 Part 2 Laterals North Under FWWR Storm Drain Relocations

Grand Avenue Phase 2 Part 3 Storm Drain Relocations

Cemetery (USACE) Storm Drain Relocations

New Main Street Outfall Storm Drain Relocations

8th Avenue Storm Drain Relocations

Houston Street Storm Drain Relocations – no longer neededNew Bazaar Outfall (USACE)

Greenleaf Sump Mitigation

Viola Storm Drain Relocations

Grand Avenue Part 1 Storm Drain Relocations

University Drive

Water and Sanitary Sewer Projects

Part 3 – N. Main Street Bridge Water and Sanitary Sewer Relocations

Part 4 – Channel Segment B Sanitary Sewer Relocations

Part 6 – White Settlement Bridge Water and Sanitary Sewer Relocations

Part 12 – White Settlement Bridge Sanitary Sewer Relocations

Part 1 – Henderson Street Bridge Water and Sanitary Sewer Relocations

Part 10 & 11 – Channel Segment A Water and Sanitary Sewer Relocations – 6/24

Part 14 – Bypass Channel Segment C Water and Sanitary Sewer Relocations – 12/24

Part 23 – Channel Segment D (NTP 1) Water and Sanitary Sewer Abandonments – 12/24

Part 13 – Channel Segment D (NTP 2) Water and Sanitary Sewer Relocations – 12/25

University Drive

Local Street Modifications

Part 3 - Bypass Channel Segment D

Part 4 - Bypass Channel Segment A

Part 2 - Bypass Channel Segment B

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Central City Opportunities

University Drive Utility Relocations (multiple) Gateway/Oxbow Ecosystem Restoration Utility Relocation(s) Local Street Modifications Bypass Channel Segment D Water and Sanitary Sewer Relocations Clear Fork Isolation Gate Water and Sanitary Sewer Relocations Beach Street 54” water line

Panther Island Opportunities

M-248 Sanitary Sewer Rehab Panther Island Sanitary Sewer Collector Main Several water and sanitary sewer lines in conflict with the canals that will have to be relocated.

NOTE: Providing for awareness, but opportunities are not associated with the Modified Central City project.

Doing Work with the City of Fort Worth

Doing Work for the City of Fort Worth

BUSINESS EQUITY

PROGRAM & ORDINANCE

COMPLIANCE

BUSINESS EQUITY DIVISION

TEL: 817-392-2674

FAX: 817-392-7529

EMAIL: DVIN_BEOFFICE@FORTWORTHTEXAS.GOV

BUSINESS EQUITY TEAM

NOHEMI SANCHEZ- BUSINESS EQUITY MANAGER

REMY LE- SENIOR CONTRACT COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

ALMA IBARRA – SENIOR CONTRACT COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

DANIELLE JACKSON – CONTRACT COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

REQUIREMENTS

MARKETPLACE

The geographic area defined by the City’s 2020 Disparity Study 92% of City contract dollars spent in 6 counties: Dallas, Denton, Johnson, Parker, Tarrant, and Wise counties

M/WBE Goals Threshold

All projects $100,000.01 or more must be routed to the Business Equity Division to assign a Business Equity Goal, if appropriate Exceptions: Emergency Contracts and Cooperative Agreements

Minority-owned

Business Enterprise

(MBE)

A business equity firm whose owners are African American, Asian, Hispanic & Native American Indian decent ⁃ which is at least fifty-one percent (51%) owned by one or more Minority Individuals or in the case of a publicly traded business, at least fifty-one percent (51%) of all classes of the stock of which is owned by one or more Minority Individuals; and, ⁃ whose management, policies, major decisions, and daily business operations are independently managed and controlled by one or more Minority(s)

Women-owned

Business Enterprise

(WBE)

A business equity firm ⁃ which is at least fifty-one percent (51%) owned by one or more women, or in the case of a publicly traded business, at least fifty-one percent (51%) of all classes of the stock which is owned by one or more women;

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⁃ whose management, policies, major decisions and daily business operations are independently managed and controlled by one or more such women

Certifications

• North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency (NCTRCA)

• Dallas/Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council (DFW/MSD)

• Women’s Business Council Southwest (WBCS)

• Texas Department of Transportation (TXDot)

REQUIREMENTS

Utilization Plan Form is a requirement for any bid with a Business Equity Goal.

Letter of Intents (LOI) are only required for M/WBE subcontractors.

Good Faith Effort (GFE) is required when the set Business Equity Goal is not going to be met.

USACE

Central City Program Overview, Industry Engagement, & Opportunities Doing Work with USACE

Kalli Egan, P.E.

Program Manager

USACE, Fort Worth District

Ali Marshall Deputy, Office of Small Business Programs

CENTRAL CITY FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT PROJECT SUMMARY

Background:

Fort Worth floods in 1922, 1949, and 1989 basis for study Levee project of 1957 designed for 1960 population of 350,000; population is now near 900,000 and growing Growth in Tarrant, Parker and Wise Counties and impervious developments are contributing to drainage problems Project levee and floodwall designed to Standard Project Flood (SPF)+4 feet

Purpose:

To provide $2.4 billion of continued flood protection for the citizens and properties within the City and the 2,400 acres of established Fort Worth neighborhoods Restores the design level of flood protection to the existing system by realigning the river and adding closure gates

Authorization:

2005 Energy and Water Appropriations Act authorized program as described in the 2003 Trinity River Master Plan 2016 Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation increased project scope and cost

Non-Federal Sponsor:

Tarrant Regional Water District

Original Authorization:

2005 Energy and Water Appropriations Act

Original PPA:

Executed 5 Sep 2008 FRM (Cost Share 50/50)

Features Include:

Bypass Channel Valley Storage 2 Isolation Gates Marine Creek Dam & Channel Expansion

Reauthorization:

2016 Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Amended PPA:

Executed 19 Jan 2021 FRM (Cost Share 65/35) ER (Cost Share 65/35) REC (Cost Share 50/50) Features Include:

Bypass Channel Valley Storage 3 Isolation Gates Marine Creek Dam & Channel Expansion Samuels Avenue Dam Pump Station Pedestrian/Maintenance Bridges Ecosystem Restoration Interior Water Feature (Recreation Only)

PPA = Project Partnership Agreement FRM = Flood Risk Management ER = Ecosystem Restoration REC = Recreation

PROJECT AUTHORIZATION

HISTORY

MODIFIED CENTRAL CITY PROJECT PHASING

Bypass Channel North Channel South Channel Trinity Point, Clear Fork, and Tarrant

Regional Water District (TRWD) Isolation Gates

TRWD Pump Station Valley Storage (5,250 acre-ft) 6 primary sites completed (Samuels, Riverside Park, Ham Branch, Site A, Site C, and Site H)

4 primary sites remaining 3 contingency sites identified (not shown) Dams Samuels Ave Lock and Dam Marine Creek Dam and Channel

Expansion Aquatic Habitat Mitigation Sycamore Creek (Site A) Ham Branch Ecosystem Restoration Rockwood Park Ecosystem

Restoration Gateway Oxbow Ecosystem

Restoration (not shown) Pedestrian Bridges North and South Bypass Pedestrian

Bridges (not shown) West Fork Pedestrian Bridge

Samuels Avenue/Marine Creek Dams & Marine Creek Expansion

Samuels Avenue Valley Storage

Riverside Park Valley Storage

Ham Branch Valley Storage

Site A Valley Storage

Site C Valley Storage Site E Valley

Storage

Site H Valley Storage

Site K Valley Storage

Rockwood Park Valley Storage

Rockwood Park Ecosystem Restoration

University Drive Valley Storage

South Bypass Channel

Clear Fork Gate

Trinity Point Gate

North Bypass Channel

TRWD Gate & Pump Station

West Fork Maintenance/ Pedestrian Bridge

FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT

COMPLETED VALLEY STORAGE SITES

Samuels Avenue Valley Storage

Riverside Park Valley Storage

Ham Branch Valley Storage

Site A Valley Storage

Site C Valley Storage

Site H Valley Storage

MITIGATION: HAM BRANCH & SYCAMORE CREEK

AQUATIC HABITAT

Design Funded? Yes

Construction Funded? Yes

Status Reviewing Phase 1 Proposals

Next Major Milestone Complete Phase 2 RFP

Ham Branch Aquatic Habitat Mitigation

Implementation Funded? Yes

Status

Plantings underway by Lewisville Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Facility (LAERF)

Sycamore Creek Aquatic Habitat Mitigation

Ham Branch Aquatic Habitat Mitigation

Sycamore Creek (Site A) Aquatic Habitat Mitigation

NORTH BYPASS CHANNEL – PHASE 1

Design Funded? Yes

Construction Funded? Yes

Status 60% Design Reviewed

Next Major Milestone 90% Design Submittal

Temporary Levee

Temporary Levee

Partial Tie-In A

Hard Edge

Soft Edge

NORTH BYPASS CHANNEL – PHASE 1 OPTION

Construction option required to allow additional time for site preparation

Partial Tie-In A

SOUTH BYPASS CHANNEL – PHASE 1

Design Funded? Yes

Construction Funded? Yes

Status 30% Design Reviewed

Next Major Milestone 60% Design Submittal

SOUTH BYPASS CHANNEL – PHASE 2

Design Funded? Yes

Construction Funded? No

Status 30% Design Reviewed Awaiting FY25 Workplan

Next Major Milestone 60% Design Submittal

Hard

UPSTREAM VALLEY STORAGE – PHASE 1

Design Funded? Yes

Construction Funded? Yes

Status Concept Design Reviewed

Next Major Milestone 30% Design Submittal

Rockwood Park Valley Storage

University Drive Valley Storage

Tie-In B

UPSTREAM VALLEY STORAGE – PHASE 2

Design Funded? No

Construction Funded? No

Status Awaiting FY24 Workplan

Next Major Milestone Design Start

West Fork Maintenance/ Pedestrian Bridge

DOWNSTREAM VALLEY STORAGE – PHASE 1

Design Funded? No

Construction Funded? No

Status Awaiting TRWD Site Preparation

Next Major Milestone 90% Design Submittal

Site E Valley

DOWNSTREAM VALLEY STORAGE – PHASE 2

Design Funded? No

Construction Funded? No

Status Awaiting FY24 Workplan

Next Major Milestone Design Start

Site K Valley

TRINITY POINT GATE & TIE-IN

Trinity Point Gate

Tie-In C

Design Funded? Yes

Construction Funded? No

Status Design Charrette Held

Next Major Milestone Concept Design Submittal Construction Sequence Analysis

CLEAR FORK GATE & TIE-IN

Design Funded? Yes

Construction Funded? No

Status Design Charrette Held

Next Major Milestone Concept Design Submittal Construction Sequence Analysis

Clear Fork Gate

Tie-In D

TRWD GATE & PUMP STATION

Design Funded? Yes

Construction Funded? No

Status Design Charrette Held

Next Major Milestone Concept Design Submittal Construction Sequence Analysis

TRWD Gate & Pump Station

DAMS

Design Funded? No

Construction Funded? No

Status Awaiting FY24 Workplan

Next Major Milestone Design Start

Samuels Avenue/Marine Creek Dams & Marine Creek Expansion

ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION

GATEWAY/OXBOW

Design Funded? No

Construction Funded? No

Status Awaiting FY24 Workplan

Next Major Milestone Design Start

Gateway/Oxbow Ecosystem Restoration

ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION

ROCKWOOD PARK

Rockwood Park Ecosystem Restoration

Design Funded? No

Construction Funded? No

Status Awaiting FY24 Workplan

Next Major Milestone Design Start

FINAL TIE-IN

Design Funded? Yes

Construction Funded? No

Status 60% Design Reviewed

Next Major Milestone 90% Design Submittal

Final Tie- In A

CENTRAL CITY PROJECT SCHEDULE

CENTRAL CITY PROJECT SCHEDULE

INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT

EXCHANGES WITH INDUSTRY

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION – NORTH BYPASS CHANNEL

Link:

https://sam.gov/opp/bddaac5565ac480d8 7fd1eda2967aa5d/view#general Two purposes:

1) To meet 1-on-1 with a target of the first ten (10) PRIME contractors

2) To obtain written feedback on draft proposal submission and evaluation criteria

Future amendment:

1) Any additional information disclosed by the Government (not anticipated)

2) White Paper summarizing considerations on proposal submission and evaluation criteria feedback received

Be on the lookout for other Requests for Information (Special Notices)… https://sam.gov/opp/bddaac5565ac480d87fd1eda2967aa5d/view#general https://sam.gov/opp/bddaac5565ac480d87fd1eda2967aa5d/view#general

CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES

Project Name Location Category Release Qtr Cost Range Acquisition Strategy Solicitation Type Feature*

Active

Central City, UTRB, CON CENTRAL CITY, FORT WORTH, UPPER TRINITY RIVER BASIN CONSTRUCTION FY24Q2 (Actual) $10M - $20M NONE / No set aside used RFP2 / RFP - Two Step Ham Branch Aquatic Mitigation

Central City, UTRB, CON CENTRAL CITY, FORT WORTH, UPPER TRINITY RIVER BASIN CONSTRUCTION FY25Q1 $100M - $250M TBD RFP1 / RFP – One Step Bypass Channel North –

Phase 1

Central City, UTRB, CON CENTRAL CITY, FORT WORTH, UPPER TRINITY RIVER BASIN CONSTRUCTION FY25Q3 $50M - $100M TBD TBD Bypass Channel South –

Phase 1

Central City, UTRB, CON CENTRAL CITY, FORT WORTH, UPPER TRINITY RIVER BASIN CONSTRUCTION TBD $50M - $100M TBD TBD

Upstream Valley Storage

– Phase 1 (includes Rockwood Park VS, University Drive VS, and Bypass Channel North – Phase 2)

Capability Expressed for FY24 (Subject to FY24 Workplan)

Central City, UTRB, CON CENTRAL CITY, FORT WORTH, UPPER TRINITY RIVER BASIN AE TBD $5M - $10M NONE / No set aside used IDC / Competitive DO/TO against existing contract

Samuels Avenue/Marine Creek Dams

Central City, UTRB, CON CENTRAL CITY, FORT WORTH, UPPER TRINITY RIVER BASIN AE TBD < $1M SB / Small Business IDC / Competitive DO/TO against existing contract West Fork Ped/Maint Bridge

Central City, UTRB, CON CENTRAL CITY, FORT WORTH, UPPER TRINITY RIVER BASIN AE TBD $1M - $5M SB / Small Business IDC / Competitive DO/TO against existing contract Gateway/Oxbow ER

Central City, UTRB, CON CENTRAL CITY, FORT WORTH, UPPER TRINITY RIVER BASIN AE TBD < $1M SB / Small Business IDC / Competitive DO/TO against existing contract Rockwood Park ER

Capability Expressed for FY25 (Subject to FY25 Workplan)

Central City, UTRB, CON CENTRAL CITY, FORT WORTH, UPPER TRINITY RIVER BASIN CONSTRUCTION FY25Q3 $100M - $250M TBD

TBD - Package with Bypass Channel South – Phase 1

Bypass Channel South – Phase 2

CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES

*Not included are ~10 unfunded construction opportunities

MARKET RESEARCH – NORTH BYPASS CHANNEL

Sources Sought Link:

https://sam.gov/opp/87fe9ac583434ef99 70b4ec1b195d89e/view

Purpose: Gain knowledge of interest, capabilities and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Large and Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)

Deadline: April 1, 2024, 5:00 Central Time https://sam.gov/opp/87fe9ac583434ef9970b4ec1b195d89e/view https://sam.gov/opp/87fe9ac583434ef9970b4ec1b195d89e/view

Presentation for:

Central City Industry Day 28 March 2024

Small Business Programs

Ali Marshall Deputy, Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) Fort Worth District (SWF) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Alisa.Marshall@usace.army.mil mailto:Alisa.Marshall@usace.army.mil

AGENDA

Small Business Advocate Provides

Acquisition Strategy / Source Selection Process

Solicitation Process

Sub-Contracting Opportunities

Central City Projects

Small Business Advocate Provides Advocate Assure SB are given fair opportunity and consideration in procurements

Inform Forecast Opportunities, Acquisition Process, Outreach Events

Counsel Capability Statement Improvements Include Updated Experience, Performance Rating, General Description, and $

Amount DSBS Profile Improvements Include Keywords, Performance Area, Bonding Increases, Updated Experience

Assist Encourage Sources Sought Response, Participation, Networking, Subcontracting District Staff with Acquisition Strategy Include (Research & Recommend SB)

Review SB Coordination Records, SB Participation Proposals, SB Subcontracting Plans

Acquisition Strategy / Source Selection Process

Small Business Set-asides or Full and Open (Unrestricted) Competitive acquisitions:

• Invitation for Bid (IFB)

• Best Value Trade Office (BVTO)

Small Business or Socio-Economic Small Business Set-asides may use 8(a) Program:

Competitive 8(a) Sole Source 8(a)

Did you know?

Full and Open Competition means all may submit proposal (regardless of size)

Solicitation Process Solicitations may be found: (Registration required) https://sam.gov https://piee.be.mil

View solicitations in sam.gov, search by DoDAAC or by Name (view only capability):

W9126G or US Army Engineer District Ft Worth

Submit proposal in PIEE:

Follow specific solicitation requirements

Did you know?

Assuring fair proportion of Government contracts is with Small Business (FAR19) https://sam.gov/ https://piee.be.mil/

+Attachments

PIEE Website: https://piee.eb.mil/

PIEE SOLICITATION PROCESS

+Amendments Solicitation

PIEE

Solicitation

Module

Posts

Transfers Proposal View Only

Proposal Manager

Search / View

PIEE

Vendor Roles

Contractor Offer

Download

Log in

Proposal Manager

Posts / Withdraws

PIEE

Solicitation

Module

Log in

PIEE Web Based Training

+Attachments +Amendments

Solicitation

Vendor Proposal Submission

Contractors

Transfers to SAM.gov https://piee.eb.mil/

What this means to Contractors:

• Search Fort Worth District specific opportunities in PIEE, search Contracting Office DODAAC to see all RFPs, RFQs and IFBs (View, Download, & Submit Proposal)

• Search Fort Worth District specific opportunities in SAM.gov, search under DODAAC to see all RFPs, RFQs and IFBs. (View Only)

• Consider updating subscriptions or registries to include Fort Worth’s DODAAC.

PIEE Search Page

PIEE SEARCH

What is a DODAAC Department of Defense Activity Address Code

• Fort Worth (SWF) W9126G

FORT WORTH DISTRICT

SWF postings https://sam.gov/content/home

Subcontracting Opportunities

Army Federal Acquisition Regulation (AFAR) Encourages:

Small Business Participation

AFAR Requires:

Small Business Sub-contracting Plan

Small Business Programs strives to provide networking for sub-contracting opportunities Other recourses:

1. SBA: https://www.sba.gov/district/dallas-fort-worth

2. APEX Accelerator (DFW): https://www.uta.edu/research/centers/cross-timbers

Did you know?

Contracts awarded to Large Business must include SB Subcontracting Plan

(FAR 52.219-9)

https://www.sba.gov/district/dallas-fort-worth https://www.uta.edu/research/centers/cross-timbers

UPCOMING EVENTS

SWF Office of Small Business

Programs

Contractor Opportunities!

Corpus Christy Army Depot Industry Day, 4 April 2024 Registration Link: Morning Session https://delmarptac.ecenterdirect.com/events/16875 Afternoon Session https://delmarptac.ecenterdirect.com/events/16876

El Paso APEX Accelerator Small Business Industry Day, 14 May 2024 Registration Link: https://www.elpasococ-events.org

Dyess Air Force Base Industry Day (B-21 Program), 3 June 2024 Registration Link: TBD

Email Capability Statement to Alisa.Marshall@usace.army.mil https://delmarptac.ecenterdirect.com/events/16875 https://delmarptac.ecenterdirect.com/events/16876 https://www.elpasococ-events.org/ mailto:Alisa.Marshall@usace.army.mil

INTRODUCTION TO SBA

Fort Worth District is supported by a local SBA Representative

Procurement Center Representative (PCR) Small Business Administration (SBA)

Derek Gadberry Procurement Center Representative, North Texas

Area V, SBA Office of Government Contracting derek.gadberry@sba.gov Cell: 202-765-9446 mailto:derek.gadberry@sba.gov

PROCUREMENT CENTER REPRESENTATIVE

Inform Informs agencies on updates to SB regulations and changes in SBA certification programs

Assist Assists agencies in meeting their SB goals through training, counseling and technical assistance; participates in outreach events

Review Review Subcontracting Plans for compliance prior to award

Audit and Advocate Assures SBs are given fair consideration and opportunity in federal procurements; review Agency’s SB coordination records

Counsel Receives copies of Cure/Show Cause notices of SB firms headquartered in the PCRs territory; contacts firm to offer assistance if needed

QUESTIONS

Thank You

Go forth and be successful

WRAP UP

Questions Lunch Options

Self-Guided Site Visit

QUESTIONS

WHAT’S FOR LUNCH?

There are numerous options within walking distance of Fort Worth Central Station

Branch & Bird 640 Taylor St.

Potbelly 540 Throckmorton St.

Salsa Limon 550 Throckmorton St.

Picchi Pacchi 411 W 7th St.

Bailey’s BBQ 826 Taylor Street Salata 520 Commerce St.

Corner Bakery 615 Main Street Mi Cocina 509 Main Street Subway 1001 Jones St.

SELF-GUIDED SITE VISIT

Two Locations Transportation is on your own USACE & TRWD Staff will be onsite from

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Ham Branch Aquatic Habitat Mitigation Parking Location: Harmon Field Park Address: 672 N South Freeway Instructions: Park in the large parking lot. First viewing area is at the Pedestrian Bridge.

North Bypass Channel Location: TRWD Admin Office Address: 800 E Northside Drive Instructions: Come in the main TRWD drive off Northside Drive.

Park in a non- designated parking spot. Viewing area is directly to the south of Building 800.

VIRTUAL TOUR

Link: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/0f3b5566801d4e96b7ca886b28d97ad5/ **Use of this virtual tour is part of the beta testing to leverage technology for industry engagement** https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/0f3b5566801d4e96b7ca886b28d97ad5/

CLOSING

BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR A SURVEY IN THE COMING WEEKS…

THANK YOU… AND BE SAFE!!!