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2368 Sterling Valley Rd. 65 Pearl Street

Morrisville, VT 05661 Grand Isle, VT 05458

Phone (802) 253-2505 (802) 782-3354

[email protected] [email protected]

Statement of Qualifications for

At-the-Ready Construction Inspection Services for Municipalities

Presented to:

Nydia Lugo Municipal Assistance Bureau

Vermont Agency of Transportation One National Life Drive

Montpelier, VT 05633 – 5001

January 6, 2017

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Statement of Qualificationsfor

At-the-Ready (ATR) Construction Inspection Services Vermont Agency of Transportation Municipal Assistance Bureau

SOQ Introduction

In response to the Vermont Agency of Transportation Municipal Assistance Bureau (VTrans-MAB) Request for Qualifications (RFQ), dated November 28, 2016, Staff Sterling Management, LLC (SSM) is pleased to present this technical proposal for performing Construction Inspection Services on an “At-the-Ready” basis for municipalities developing a variety of local transportation improvement projects.

As stated in the RFQ, this is the first stage of a two-stage process and no contract between a consultant and VTrans will result from this RFQ. Instead, VTrans will use responses to the RFQ to make a determination on which consultants are the most qualified to assist municipalities. Those consultants judged to be most qualified will then be listed on a publicly-available Qualified Roster for local government transportation projects. Municipalities will subsequently, under the second phase, send a Request for Proposals (RFP) to a consultant listed on the Qualified Roster when services are required for a local transportation project. The municipality’s RFP will detail the specific Scope of Work needed at that time. The consultant’s response to the RFP may result in a contract between the municipality and the consultant.

All work performed by consultants for municipalities will be accomplished in accordance with the following: A Scope of Work (SOW) to be separately identified by the Municipality for each project, in an RFP

developed by the Municipality in consultation with VTrans. Such RFP will then be sent to a consultant on the Qualified Roster.

The VTrans Municipal Assistance Bureau Local Projects Guidebook for Locally Managed Projects (including Appendices).

The Specifications for Contractor Services, Municipal Assistance Bureau Local Projects Guidebook –Appendix E.

Construction Inspection ServicesVTrans-MAB At-the-Ready Consultant Engineering Services for Municipalities


Introduction to the Firm

Staff Sterling Management, LLC (SSM), was founded by Michael Stafford in January, 2000. The company is owned and operated by Mr. Stafford and based in Morrisville, VT. Mr. Stafford is a Viet Nam-Era Veteran and the company is registered with the Vermont Secretary of State to operate as a limited liability company in Vermont. SSM specializes in providing construction inspection, owner representation, construction project management andother construction-related services to clients with a focus on projects in the transportation, public infrastructure, environmental and commercial building arenas. Since the inception of the business, SSM has worked on projects in Vermont, several other states and in a few foreign countries.

Collectively, SSM’s professional team has multiple decades of experience as construction resident engineers, construction managers and construction field inspectors. Mr. Stafford, Company Principal, and our designated Project Manager for this assignment are both members of the Project Management Institute (PMI) and all services performed by SSM follow the high standards established by PMI.

Regarding projects coordinated through the VTrans Municipal Assistance Bureau Local Projects Section(MAB-LP), SSM is currently or has provided Construction Inspection Services for twelve Vermont municipalities and a state agency on eighteen such undertakings since 2008. Descriptions for these projects, along with references for each, may be found in the “Qualifications and Experience of Firm”section of this technical proposal.

SSM is also currently providing Municipal Project Manager (MPM) Services to four Vermont municipalities developing transportation-related projects through the VTrans MAB-LP.

In addition to the aforementioned projects coordinated through VTrans MAB-LP, SSM has provided Project Management and Construction Inspection services for several other municipal and State of Vermont building and infrastructure construction projects that were developed outside of the MAB-LP process. This includes managing fifteen construction projects for the Vermont State Parks.

SSM is fully insured in accordance with the Consultant Contract Provisions as described in the VTrans MAB-LPGuidebook for Locally Managed Projects. A properly completed certificate of insurance will be provided to any municipal clients upon request.

It is SSM’s policy to make good faith efforts to utilize Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) to provide services for us whenever possible. We do have a copy of the latest VTrans DBE Registry on hand.

SSM does have a current AF38 Form on file with VTrans.

Contact Information for the Firm:

Staff Sterling Management, LLC2368 Sterling Valley RoadMorrisville, VT 05661

Principal:Michael Stafford(802) [email protected]

Manager, Northeast:Pat Travers(802) [email protected]



Company Principal Biography

Staff Sterling Management is owned by Mr. Michael Stafford, EIT. He has over 40 years of construction and project management experience and is a member of the Project Management Institute. Michael also holds a licensure as an Engineer-in-Training. His range of project history includes; land surveying for subdivisions, infrastructure construction, institutions construction, and building of power plants, petrochemical plants and public service plants. He directed operations for a division of a multi-national corporation, where he was heavily involved with environmental remediation work, including: composting, pumping, treating and disposal.

Michael has worked throughout the United States and abroad and has foreign experience coordinating multi-national participants on projects. He is currently performing consulting work for the federal government on chemical demilitarization projects and has served in management positions on eight nuclear power plant projects. These assignments have provided him with a wealth of knowledge regarding federal procurement guidelines and federal contracting regulations. He is a Certified Excavation Supervisor and for eight years held a certification as a Hazardous Waste Supervisor. Michael has also received training in Hazardous Materials Management and OSHA regulations.

Regarding expertise in the transportation arena: Michael is a former member of the Lamoille County Transportation Advisory Committee, which interfaces closely with VTrans on transportation planning; he has conducted trainings on the 2004 Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices; and he is fully familiar with the standards set forth in the 2002 VTrans Pedestrian and Bicycle Facility Planning and Design Manual. Michael is also a member of the board of directors of the Vermont Environmental Consortium and formerly served as chair of the Vermont Trails and Greenways Council.

General Approach to Municipal Construction Inspection Contracts

On any given Construction Inspection contract with a municipality, it would be our plan to assign a team that includes a Project Manager and a Construction Specialist (On-Site Construction Inspector) to work with thatmunicipality:

Mr. Pat Travers will serve as SSM’s Project Manager. In addition to coordinating, overseeing and supporting the activities of our Construction Specialist, he will participate in all planning and scheduling activities, manage the project budget, moderate project meetings, formally sign contractor payment requisitions, provide progress reports to the Municipal Project Manager (MPM) and other stakeholders as necessary, and coordinate all contract administrative tasks. Pat will be our primary administrative liaison to the Municipality, the Design Engineer and VTrans and he will be directly responsible for ensuring that SSM fulfills all of its contractual obligations as the Construction Inspection Consultant.

Working under Mr. Travers, SSM has a team of four Construction Specialists, i.e., On-Site Construction Inspectors, whom we could assign to any municipal Construction Inspection contract. The assigned Specialist will be at the project site daily; overseeing the work performed by contractors, keeping track of quantities, writing and submitting daily work reports and supervising all required materials testing. He will inspect all work in progress to ensure that it is performed to plans and specifications and will interface with the Design Engineer when any field issues arise. He will communicate daily with the MPM, to keep him/her abreast regarding work progress and make them aware of any challenges that arise in the field. He will also be our liaison to the general public and will handle any concerns raised by municipal officials, nearby residents and abutting property owners.

Our Project Manager has worked together with each of our Construction Specialists on several prior projects coordinated through the VTrans MAB-LP Program. All possess a thorough knowledge of the VTrans Standard Specifications and are intimately familiar with the proper procedures and requirements laid out by the MAB-LP Program. In addition, they have established an efficient methodology for working together, making sound judgment calls and quickly solving any challenges that arise in the field.In addition to the Project Manager and Construction Specialist, on each project we will engage the services of a materials testing sub-consultant to perform on-site and laboratory materials testing services. These services will be engaged through fully-executed sub-consultant contractual agreements that will adhere to the Specifications for Contractor Services as described in the VTrans-MAB Guidebook for Locally Managed Projects.



SSM’s approach as a Construction Inspection Consultant is to establish the Project Owner’s interest as our primary objective. To that end, we have developed the following work protocols:

1. We diligently oversee the work in progress to ensure that it is built to the Contract Documents and is in compliance with the Contract Drawings the VTrans Standard Specifications, Special Provisions, permits and other requirements. This will provide the Municipality with a properly constructed and high quality end product.

2. We keep a close eye on work progress versus the planned project schedule; in-place quantities versus original estimates; and actual project costs versus the budget. Should any troubling variances arise, we quickly take actions to try to identify the causes and formulate solutions for keeping the Municipality’s costs under control and getting the project back on its proper track.

3. If any design issues arise, our Construction Specialist will promptly inform our Project Manager and the MPM and then work on a solution with the Design Engineer, thereby minimizing any project delays.

4. We closely examine all monthly payment requisitions put forth by the General Contractor to ensure that quantities being billed are accurate and in agreement with the quantities recorded by our Construction Specialist. This will prevent any over-billing charged to the Municipality.

5. When a situation arises where a change order to the contractor is merited, we will first develop our own estimate of what we believe the change should realistically cost. We will then scrutinize the Contractor’s proposed cost and compare it to our estimate to verify that the Contractor is being fair. Should there be a discrepancy between our estimate and the Contractor’s proposal, we will work with the Contractor on coming up with a cost that is fair to the Contractor while protecting the Municipality’s budget.

6. It is our policy to be reasonable regarding our Construction Specialist’s hours at any project site. To that end, he will be on this project site only as the project’s needs dictate. Therefore, at times when he is not needed on site for a full day, he will not be there. This will prevent any unnecessary fees being charged to the Municipality on our part, thereby keeping the Municipality’s budget for inspection services in line. Conversely, we will not short-change the project by unnecessarily cutting the hours that our Construction Specialist is present at the project. We will ensure that he is on site when critical activities are taking place to verify that they are carried out properly. SSM will also coordinate and schedule on-site materials testing activity so that it is carried out in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.

Company Team Members to be Assigned to Construction Inspection Contracts

SSM is proposing to assign the following individuals to the local transportation projects being developed by municipalities:

Michael StaffordCompany PrincipalResponsibilities: Executive oversight of company operations, strategic planning and assisting the Project Manager when necessary.

Patrick TraversManager, NortheastResponsibilities: Project Management; including the coordination of all company activities related to municipal contracts, ensuring that SSM fulfills all contractual obligations, assembling technical and cost proposals, moderating all construction project meetings, signing contractor payment requisitions and supervising Construction Specialists who are performing construction inspection services at project sites.

Robert (Bob) RossiConstruction SpecialistResponsibilities: Daily oversight of construction activity to ensure its being built to Drawings, the VTrans Standard Specifications and Special Provisions, assembling daily work reports and shooting progress photos, verifying quantities, reviewing contractor requisitions, maintaining communication with the Design Firm and MPM and contacting the Design Engineer to help in the resolution of issues arising in the field.



Randall (Randy) ShimpConstruction SpecialistResponsibilities: Daily oversight of construction activity to ensure its being built to Drawings, the VTrans Standard Specifications and Special Provisions, assembling daily work reports and shooting progress photos, verifying quantities, reviewing contractor requisitions, maintaining communication with the Design Firm and MPM and contacting the Design Engineer to help in the resolution of issues arising in the field.

Thomas (Tom) O’BrienConstruction SpecialistResponsibilities: Daily oversight of construction activity to ensure its being built to Drawings, the VTrans Standard Specifications and Special Provisions, assembling daily work reports and shooting progress photos, verifying quantities, reviewing contractor requisitions, maintaining communication with the Design Firm and MPM and contacting the Design Engineer to help in the resolution of issues arising in the field.

Darrell MartinConstruction SpecialistResponsibilities: Daily oversight of construction activity to ensure its being built to Drawings, the VTrans Standard Specifications and Special Provisions, assembling daily work reports and shooting progress photos, verifying quantities, reviewing contractor requisitions, maintaining communication with the Design Firm and MPM and contacting the Design Engineer to help in the resolution of issues arising in the field.

Materials Testing Sub-Consultants

For all required laboratory and field materials testing services, we will, depending upon project location and availability, utilize the services of one of these three firms: Alpha Testing and Engineering, LLC, of Milton, VT; Beck Engineering, PC, of Bondville, VT; or Optimum Testing of Derby, VT.

Alpha Testing and Engineering, LLC:

Alpha Testing and Engineering was founded by Bob Lovgren and Patti Reed in 2009. The company offers a full-service soils and concrete testing laboratory; which provides pre-construction materials qualification as well as quality assurance / quality control lab and field testing during construction. Additionally, Alpha has developed an extensive network of consultants with specialized expertise in a variety of disciplines to supplement their in-house capabilities. Alpha’s clients include; contractors, engineers, architects, municipalities, state agencies and private individuals.

Specific services offered by Alpha Testing include: construction material laboratory testing; compressive and flexural testing for concrete, masonry and soil-cement samples, using a 400,000 pound hydraulic compression testing machine; comprehensive field inspection and testing during all phases of construction; in-place soil and bituminous concrete density testing, utilizing nuclear moisture-density gauges; pile driving and load test observation and inspection; structural steel inspection; evaluation of steel erection practices and procedures; paint and coating inspections; fireproofing material inspection; equipment calibration services; and forensic testing of failed or damaged construction materials.

The professionals at Alpha Testing have a combined 60+ years of experience in the field and their technicians are certified. The company has an impressive background in performing test procedures in accordance with ASTM, AASHTO, VTrans, ACI and FAA specifications and regulations.

Alpha Testing and Engineering is certified by VTrans as qualified for performing work on VTrans-funded projectsand has performed testing services for SSM on several VTrans MAB-LP projects over the past few years.


Alpha Testing and Engineering, LLC30 Streeter Brook RoadMilton, VT 05468



Contacts:Bob Lovgren, P.E. Patricia ReedCo-Owner Co-Owner(802) 893-9814 (802) [email protected] [email protected]

Beck Engineering, PC:

Beck Engineering was founded in 1997 by Matthew H. Beck, P.E., who is licensed as a Professional Engineer inVermont and New Hampshire. Since its start twenty years ago, the company has offered a range of on-site andlaboratory testing services for concrete and soil materials. In addition to Mr. Beck, who has 34 years of experienceas a civil engineer, the company employs one other civil engineer and a testing technician, who is certified as aconcrete technician and as a Troxler technician, with competency in the use of nuclear moisture density gauges. In addition to materials testing services, Beck Engineering offers its clients assistance with environmental permitting,insurance investigations and structural design services.

Members of the Beck Engineering team have been involved in the design and construction of a diverse variety ofprojects including: single family residences, large commercial warehouses, pipe supports for nuclear power plants,highway bridges and municipal infrastructure projects, including sidewalks and recreation paths.

The professionals at Beck Engineering are familiar with the VTrans Standard Specifications for Construction and all applicable VTrans materials testing standards. The company has performed materials testing services for us on VTrans MAB-coordinated projects in Rockingham, Pittsford, Rutland City and in the Village of North Bennington.


Beck Engineering, PCP.O. Box 514Bondville, VT 05340

Contact:Matthew Beck, P.E., Owner(802) [email protected]

Optimum Materials Testing:

Optimum offers a full-service soils and concrete testing laboratory; which provides pre-construction materials qualification as well as quality assurance / quality control lab and field testing during construction. Optimum has provided a variety of materials testing services on a wide range of projects stretching from the Barre / Montpelier area to the Canadian border, on projects ranging in size up to $60 million

Specific services offered by Optimum include: a comprehensive range of site and laboratory concrete testing; soils sieve analyses; specific gravity testing; standard and modified Proctors; soil compaction tests; concrete reinforcement testing; and structural steel analyses.

Optimum offers a complete staff of certified field and laboratory technicians, with over 30 years of experience. The company has an impressive background in performing test procedures in accordance with various testing standards and its staff is familiar with the VTrans Standard specifications for Construction. SSM has engaged Optimum to perform testing services for the VTrans-MAB Derby Line STP EH 12(6) project, which will take place in 2017.




OptimumP.O. Box 439 – 195 Gosselin DriveDerby, VT 05829

Contact:Richard Lafoe(802) [email protected]

Staff Sterling ManagementAvailability Chart

Management

Michael StaffordCompany PrincipalDuties: Finances, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Public Relations, Auditing and Directing Company Operations, Assisting Project Manager when NecessaryAvailable: All times

Pat TraversManager, NortheastDuties: Project Management, Coordination and Supervision of Construction Specialists, Marketing and Client RelationsAvailable: All times

Staff

Robert (Bob) RossiConstruction Specialist (Inspector)Duties: On-Site Construction OversightAvailable: Currently no assignments for 2017, available for immediate assignment

Randy ShimpConstruction Specialist (Inspector)Duties: On-Site Construction OversightAvailable: January 1, 2017 through April 15, 2017 and after August 15, 2017Committed to oversee Chester STP EH 12 (7) from April 15, 2017 through August 15, 2017

Thomas O’BrienConstruction Specialist (Inspector)Duties: On-Site Construction OversightAvailable: January 1, 2017 through April 15, 2017 and after September 1, 2017Committed to oversee South Hero STP SHST (1) April 15, 2017 through September 1, 2017

Darrell MartinConstruction Specialist (Inspector)Duties: On-Site Construction OversightAvailable: January 1, 2017 through May 15, 2017 and after September 1, 2017Committed to oversee Derby Line STP EH 12(7) May 15, 2017 through September 1, 2017

Staff Sterling ManagementAvailability Chart

Sub-Consultants

Alpha Testing & Engineering, LLCDuties: On-Site and Laboratory Materials TestingAvailable: Available on-call at all times

Beck Engineering, PCDuties: On-Site and Laboratory Materials TestingAvailable: Available on-call at all times

Optimum TestingDuties: On-Site and Laboratory Materials TestingAvailable: Available on-call at all times



Qualifications and Experience of Firm

Since 2008, Staff Sterling Management (SSM) has provided Construction Inspection services on eighteen locally managed transportation projects that were developed through the VTrans-MAB Local Projects Section. These projects have been located statewide and have included sidewalks, shared-use recreation paths, road reconstruction and intersection reconfiguration. Many of these have also involved significant drainage system improvements, curbing installations and the construction of retaining walls. Projects have ranged in size from $100,000.00 to $1.7 million.

SSM has also performed Construction Inspection services for three City of Burlington transportation projects that were built to the VTrans Standard Specifications, but were financed and developed outside of the VTrans-MAB LP Process. Similar services were performed for the Town of Morristown for two sidewalk construction projects in Downtown Morrisville.

Additionally, SSM provided Construction Inspection services for the VT Dept. of Fish and Wildlife on a $700,000.00 boat launch, parking area and access road project that was constructed to the VTrans Standard Specifications.

Experience with Federally Funded Projects and Familiarity with VTrans Specifications

Local transportation projects covered in the Agency’s RFQ will be partially funded by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) through the VTrans Municipal Assistance Bureau Local Projects Section. Hence, all of those projects will have to conform to all of the procedures and regulations required by FHWA and VTrans. For the past eight years, the SSM team has worked with several Vermont municipalities and a state agency on transportation projects funded through the VTrans MAB-LP Program, both as a Construction Inspection Consultant and as a Municipal Project Manager. This experience has bolstered us with a thorough working knowledge of the VTrans MAB Project Development Process, other MAB requirements, the permit process and the state and federal funding guidelines surrounding public infrastructure construction. And in addition to the VTrans MAB-LPassignments, SSM has been providing consulting services on federal government projects for many years. Thisexperience has provided us with a comprehensive knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations as well as federal government procurement guidelines.

Specific competencies offered by the SSM team include:

Familiarity with State of Vermont procurement and contracting process Knowledge of VTrans specifications, VTrans MAB procedures and VTrans MAB requirements Familiarity with state and local permitting processes Knowledge of federal government procurement guidelines Knowledge of federal funding requirements

We have also worked under contracts governed by the following reference materials, guidebooks and manuals, and we are familiar with the requirements contained within:

VTrans Municipal Assistance Bureau Local Projects Guidebook for Municipally Managed Projects, 2014 VTrans Specifications for Contractor Services, June 2014 VTrans Pedestrian and Bicycle Facility Planning and Design Manual, 2002 Vermont Standard Specifications for Construction, 2006 and 2011 VTrans General Special Provisions for 2011 Specifications VTrans Supplemental Specifications VTrans Construction Manual VTrans Route Survey Manual VTrans Quality Assurance Program VTrans Materials Sampling Manual VTrans Approved Products List VTrans List of Materials with Advance Certification



Special Provisions for each project Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

Biographies and Technical Qualifications for Projects Designees

The biographies and technical qualifications for our projects designees follow. Résumés are also attached to the rear of this technical proposal.

Pat Travers, EIT:

Pat Travers, SSM Northeast Manager, is our designated Project Manager and supervisor of inspection for thelocally managed transportation projects. Pat possesses a degree in civil engineering, holds an Engineer-in-Training license and is a member of the Project Management Institute. He has nearly forty years of professional experience in engineering, construction management and business management. Pat’s career has included working for municipal agencies, earth moving contractors, general contractors in commercial construction, design-build firms, a multi-national engineering corporation, a state agency and Staff Sterling Management. He has also owned businesses in the construction, education and agriculture arenas.

Pat commands a strong expertise in the area of public infrastructure projects and has fulfilled responsibilities as a construction inspector, resident engineer and project manager on many public sector projects throughout Vermont, New York State and Connecticut; including those funded through the VTrans MAB-LP Section.

Project management experience for Pat on municipal Construction Inspection Services contracts coordinated through the VTrans MAB-LP Program includes:

Town of Chester; Chester Sidewalk Improvements project; Chester STP EH 12(7) (construction to occur in 2017)

Town of South Hero; South Street; South Street improvement project, South Hero STP SHST (1) (construction to occur in 2017)

Village of Derby Line; Streetscape Improvement project, Derby Line STP EH 12(6) (construction to occur in 2017)

Town of Rockingham; Bridge Street Bridge Improvements project, Rockingham STP EH 10(22) Town of Pittsford; Pittsford Village Sidewalk project, STP EH 09(3) Town of Williston; Meadow Run Shared Use Path project, Williston TAP TA 13(3) City of Burlington; Flynn Avenue Sidewalk project, Burlington STP SDWK (3) City of Burlington; Cliff Street Sidewalk project, Burlington STP SDWK (6) Town of Hinesburg; Route 116 Sidewalk project, Hinesburg STP SRIN (24); STP EH08 (19) City of Rutland; Rutland Creek Path Segment Two project, Rutland STP EH 12(2) Town of Hinesburg; Sidewalk and Multi-Use Path project, Hinesburg STP BIKE (22)S Village of North Bennington; North Bennington Village Center Improvements, N. Bennington STP EH05 (3) Town of Williston; Route 2A Shared Use Path; Williston STP EH05 (034), Williston STP EH11 (013) and

Williston STP TCSE (014) Town of Barton; Barton ARRA Paving Project, Barton ARPV (3). Town of Plainfield; Village Sidewalk & Curb Reconstruction project, Plainfield STP WALK (10)

Municipal Project Manager experience for Pat on infrastructure projects coordinated through the VTrans MAB-LPProgram includes:

MPM for the Town of Castleton for Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Castleton Corners Area Sidewalks Projects, Castleton STP EH 10(4) & Castleton STP BP 13(10)

MPM for the Town of Plainfield for the Main Street Pedestrian Bridge project, Plainfield STP BP 14 (3) MPM for the Town of Moretown for the Village Sidewalk Improvement project, Moretown STP BP 13 (8) MPM for the City of Barre for the Smith Street Shared-Use Recreation Path project, Barre TAP TA13 (4) MPM for Vermont State Parks, for the North Hero STP AREH (6) walkway reconstruction project.



Other public sector projects for which Pat has provided project management services include:

Engaged since 2009 by Vermont State Parks to perform project management and owner representation services on multiple capital improvement and restoration projects for historic buildings and other facilities within several state parks in northern Vermont. To date, Pat has been involved with 15 such projects for the State Park system.

Serving as construction manager, coordinator of design services and supervisor of construction inspection for the Town of Morristown regarding its sidewalk and curbing reconstruction project on Portland and Bridge Streets.

Pat’s personal strengths include: strong verbal and written communication skills, diplomatic public relations capabilities, excellent public speaking and public presentation skills, and being able to effectively coordinate effortsamong all those involved in a project, such as owners, design firms, contractors and the general public. He is also adept at managing multiple construction projects at the same time.

Robert “Bob” Rossi

Bob Rossi is one of our four Construction Specialists (On-Site Construction Inspectors). As a member of the third generation in a general contracting partnership, S.V. Rossi Construction Co., Bob grew up watching, studying and eventually working in heavy construction. Reviewing blueprints from an early age, Bob worked on various highway projects; including the multi-million dollar undertaking that involved the construction of a portion of Interstate 91 in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. Over a period of three years, Bob fulfilled multiple responsibilities on this project, including assignments as a field engineer, laborer, equipment operator and record keeper.

In addition to his highway construction background, Bob has over 40 years of experience in building construction, building materials and manufacturing. He has been a general contractor in both the residential and commercial arenas as well as a manufacturer’s representative working with builders, architects and customers. As a contractor, he bid on municipal, institutional, and commercial projects, which involved performing quantity takeoffs from blueprints, determining manpower needs and figuring the types and amounts of materials required. He also interfaced closely with architects, builders and purchasing agents.

Other experience for Bob includes having been a sales & project manager for a lumber yard, where he managed all materials and personnel. He also conducted training seminars for the public and other stakeholders, including energy conservation groups and state employees. Early in his career, Bob worked for a large manufacturing company and held the positions of foreman and plant superintendent. In these roles, he was responsible for production scheduling along with the supervision of ten union drivers and two shifts of plant workers.

Bob prides himself on bringing a positive attitude and good work ethic to any project. He strives for efficiency and safety in order to accomplish the goals at hand.

Regarding on-site construction experience on VTrans MAB-LP undertakings in Vermont, Bob has fulfilled those responsibilities for SSM on the following projects:

Town of Pittsford, Village Sidewalk project, Pittsford STP EH 09(3) Town of Williston; Meadow Run Shared Use Path project, Williston TAP TA 13(3) City of Burlington; Flynn Avenue Sidewalk project, Burlington STP SDWK (3) City of Burlington; Cliff Street Sidewalk Improvements project, Burlington STP SDWK (6) Town of Hinesburg; Route 116 Sidewalk project, Hinesburg STP SRIN (24); STP EH08 (19) Town of Hinesburg; Sidewalk and Multi-Use Path project, Hinesburg STP BIKE (22)S.

Randall (Randy) Shimp:

Randy Shimp is another one of our four Construction Specialists (On-Site Construction Inspectors). Randy brings aunique blend of nearly forty years of field and managerial construction experience in both the public and privatesectors. For fourteen years he owned and operated a successful excavation and concrete construction company in



the Ludlow area. Other experience includes: many years of working for both large and small contractors as a field supervisor and project manager; acting as owner’s project representative on large capital construction andinfrastructure projects; and performing on-site construction inspection for municipal projects funded through theVTrans MAB-LP Section. Randy offers a very strong background in infrastructure construction and has held keymanagerial positions on infrastructure projects valued up to $100 million.

A sampling of construction projects where Randy has fulfilled construction oversight or project managementresponsibilities include: City of Lebanon, NH storm and sanitary sewer separation; Maple Tree Place in Williston,VT, the Grand Hotels at Killington and Mt. Snow VT, the Canyons Resort in Park City, UT, and the Castle Hill Resortin Cavendish, VT.

On-site Construction Inspection experience for Randy on municipal infrastructure projects coordinated through the VTrans MAB-LP Program includes:

Town of Rockingham; Bridge Street Bridge Improvements project, Rockingham STP EH 10(22) Town of Hinesburg; Sidewalk and Multi-Use Path project, Hinesburg STP BIKE (22)S Town of Cavendish Sidewalk project, Cavendish STP WALK (1)S

Randy will also be our on-site Inspector for the Town of Chester Sidewalk Improvements Project; Chester STP EH 12(7), when construction of it takes place in 2017.

Additionally, Randy served as the Clerk of the Works for Town of Cavendish during the construction of the town’swater filtration project and he has operated the water and wastewater treatment plants in Cavendish for several years.

Personal attributes for Randy include: strong “people skills”; the ability to effectively and efficiently communicate; andthe capability to coordinate project activities with federal, state and local agencies, owners, design professionals, contractors, and the public.

Thomas “Tom” O’Brien

Another one of our Construction Specialists (On-Site Construction Inspectors) is Tom O’Brien. Tom has fifty years of experience in the construction and facilities management industries. In addition to working as a construction inspector for SSM, Tom has spent time as a journeyman carpenter, crew foreman, project superintendent, clerk-of-the-works and owner of a general contracting business. This experience includes time in Vermont, the Boston area and New York City.

Over the course of his career Tom has been involved in a wide array of assignments on a diverse variety of construction projects, including; residential building and renovation, commercial building construction, municipal buildings, schools, site infrastructure and historic restorations. Restaurants, large grocery stores, saw mills and public libraries are among the types of projects with which he has been involved. Tom has also adept at project design and he has worked closely with architects and engineers on design efforts for retail store fronts, house foundations, public buildings and commercial spaces.

Regarding On-Site Construction Inspection experience for Tom on municipal projects coordinated through VTrans-MAB LP, Tom recently fulfilled those responsibilities for SSM on:

Town of Williston; Meadow Run Shared Use Path project, Williston TAP TA 13(3)

Tom also served as SSM’s on-site Construction Inspector for two City of Burlington projects that were not developed through VTrans-MAB LP but were built to the VTrans Standard Specifications:

City of Burlington; Manhattan Drive Slope Improvements project City of Burlington; Route 127 Bike Path Embankment Repairs project



Prior infrastructure inspection work includes serving as SSM’s on-site inspector during the development of the extensive Spruce Peak expansion at Stowe Mountain Resort. He is also slated to serve, in 2017, as our on-site Inspector for the VTrans-MAB LP-coordinated South Street Improvement Project; South Hero STP SHST (1).

Darrell Martin

Darrell Martinis our fourth Construction Specialist (On-Site Construction Inspector) whom we can assign to locally managed transportation projects.

Darrell has over forty years of experience in the construction industry; the vast majority of those as the owner of acontracting company, D. Martin & Company Construction. Darrell has also worked for general contractors in theStowe and Northeast Kingdom regions and has been responsible for supervising up to 22 employees. During histenure as business owner, he managed construction projects in the residential, commercial building and public arenas. Projects involved: remodeling, new building construction, highway construction and earth moving. Clientsincluded: homeowners, developers and the State of New Hampshire.

Regarding on-site Construction Inspection experience on VTrans MAB-LP projects in Vermont, Darrell has fulfilled those responsibilities for SSM on the following undertakings:

Town of Hinesburg Sidewalk and Multi-Use Path project, Hinesburg STP BIKE (22)S. Town of Williston Route 2A Shared Use Path; Williston STP EH05 (034), Williston STP EH11 (013) and

Williston STP TCSE (014). Town of Barton ARRA Paving Project ARPV (3). Vermont State Parks Walkway Reconstruction project, North Hero STP AREH (6).

Additionally, Darrell will be serving as our on-site Construction Inspector for the Village of Derby Line Streetscape Improvement project, Derby Line STP EH 12(6), when construction begins in the spring of 2017.

Darrell has also fulfilled construction inspection responsibilities for SSM on several other VT State Park projects that included building construction, historic restoration and infrastructure improvements.

Through his extensive experience in the construction industry, Darrell has acquired a thorough knowledge of modern building construction methods, materials, practices and procedures. He can also read and interpret complex construction blueprints and specifications and can provide suggestions for improved constructability. Other applicable experience includes: hiring and managing employees, contract administrating, managing of sub-contractors, estimating, bidding, construction scheduling, materials purchasing, residential design and quality control managing. Darrell is computer-literate and is adept with communication via email. He also possesses keen interpersonal skills and is extremely diligent in dealing with residents and property owners who neighbor a project.

Darrell is a Viet Nam-era veteran and retired from the US Army National Guard after 24 years of service. His duties included direct supervision, logistics and short and long term training and planning for as many as 120 soldiers. He also became operations sergeant of a regional training institute, which trained upwards of 500 students per year.



Current SSM Local Transportation Projects Coordinated through VTrans MAB

Town of ChesterChester Sidewalk Improvements - VTrans Project # Chester STP EH 12(7)Chester, VT

Staff Sterling Management will be providing Resident Engineer, Construction Inspection and Materials Testing Services for the Town of Chester on this undertaking that will involve the replacement of 3,000 feet of sidewalks within historic Chester Village. This project, coordinated through the VTrans Municipal Assistance Bureau, will be constructed in 2017.

Contact:Julie Hance, Chester MPM(802) [email protected]___________________________________________________________________________________________

Town of South HeroSouth Street ReconstructionSouth Hero, VT

VTrans Project # South Hero STP SHST (1)

Staff Sterling Management will be serving as Resident Engineer, Construction Inspector and coordinator of Materials Testing Services for the Town of South Hero for this project that will involve the reconstruction of over one mile of South Street, including the addition of shoulders for cyclists traveling to the Island Line Bike Trail. The project will also feature drainage improvements, signage replacements, line striping and other incidentals. Construction of this project, coordinated through the VTrans Municipal Assistance Bureau, will take place during 2017.

Contact:Christopher Lathrop, P.E., MPM(802) [email protected]___________________________________________________________________________________________

Village of Derby LineStreetscape Improvement ProjectDerby Line, VT

VTrans Project # Derby Line STP EH 12(6)

Staff Sterling Management will be performing Resident Engineer, Construction Inspection and Materials Testing Services on this effort that will involve the reconstruction of about 2,600 feet of sidewalks along Main Street and Caswell Avenue. Other facets of the project include: new curbing, crosswalks, drainage improvements, pavement markings and traffic signage. This project is being coordinated through the VTrans Municipal Assistance Bureau and construction will take place during the 2017 construction season.

Contact:Laurie Moss, Village Clerk/Treasurer(802) [email protected]



Prior SSM Local Transportation Projects Coordinated through VTrans MAB

Town of RockinghamBridge Street Bridge ImprovementsBellows Falls, VT

VTrans Project # Rockingham STP EH 10(22)

Staff Sterling Management recently provided Resident Engineer, Construction Oversight and Materials Testing Services to the Town of Rockingham. This endeavor in Downtown Bellows Falls included the replacement of approximately 400 feet of sidewalk and curbing along Bridge Street, repaving of the street where it crosses over the Connecticut River Power Canal, drainage improvements and other related work. This project, coordinated though the VTrans Municipal Assistance Bureau, was completed in November, 2016.

Contacts:Shane O’Keefe, Town Manager Scott Gurley, VTrans-MAB Project Supervisor(802) 463-3964 (802) [email protected] [email protected]___________________________________________________________________________________________

Town of PittsfordPittsford Village Sidewalk ProjectPittsford, VT

VTrans Project # Pittsford STP EH 09(3)

Staff Sterling Management recently completed Resident Engineer, Construction Oversight and Materials TestingServices for the Town of Pittsford for this project that entailed the construction of 2,100 feet of new sidewalks alongArch Street and Pleasant Street. A unit block retaining wall and new storm sewer system were also part of thiseffort that was coordinated through the VTrans Municipal Assistance Bureau. Construction was completed inOctober, 2016.

Contacts:John Haverstock, Town Manager Scott Gurley, VTrans-MAB Project Supervisor(802) 483-6500 Ext. 20 (802) [email protected] [email protected]___________________________________________________________________________________________

Town of WillistonMeadow Run Shared Use PathWilliston, VT

VTrans Project # Williston TAP TA 13(3)

Staff Sterling Management provided Resident Engineer, Construction Inspection and Materials Testing services for the Town of Williston on this effort that involved the construction of about 950 LF of a new 10 foot-wide paved recreation trail and a 150 foot-long multi-modal bridge over Allen Brook. A 200 foot-long retaining wall was also part of the project. The Project was coordinated through the VTrans Municipal Assistance Bureau Local Projects Section and construction was completed in June, 2016.

Contacts:Lisa Sheltra, Asst. Public Works Director John LaBarge, VTrans-MAB Project Supervisor(802) 878-1239 Ext. 182 (802) [email protected] [email protected]




City of BurlingtonCliff Street SidewalkBurlington, VT

VTrans Project # Burlington STP SDWK (6)

Staff Sterling Management performed Resident Engineer, Construction Inspection and Materials Testing services for the City of Burlington on this effort that encompassed constructing 1,000 LF of new sidewalk. A new retaining wall, curbing, storm drainage improvements, street trees and other related work were also involved. This project was coordinated through the VTrans Municipal Assistance Bureau Local Projects Section and completed in November of 2015.

Contacts:Laura Wheelock, P.E., MPM Scott Gurley, VTrans-MAB Project Supervisor(802) 540-0397 (802) [email protected] [email protected]__________________________________________________________________________________________

City of BurlingtonFlynn Avenue SidewalkBurlington, VT

VTrans Project # Burlington STP SDWK (3)

Staff Sterling Management provided Resident Engineer, Construction Inspection and Materials Testing services for the City of Burlington for this undertaking that entailed the construction of 900 LF of new sidewalk with related appurtenances. This project was coordinated through the VTrans Municipal Assistance Bureau Local Projects Section. The project was completed in September 2015.

Contacts:Laura Wheelock, P.E., MPM Scott Gurley, VTrans-MAB Project Supervisor(802) 540-0397 (802) [email protected] [email protected]___________________________________________________________________________________________

Town of HinesburgRoute 116 Sidewalk Hinesburg, VT

VTrans Project # Hinesburg STP SRIN (24)

Staff Sterling Management performed Resident Engineer, Construction Inspection and Materials Testing services to the Town of Hinesburg. This project, extending to the Hinesburg Community School, involved the creation of approximately 950 LF of concrete sidewalk, with associated work, within Hinesburg Village. The project was coordinated through the VTrans Municipal Assistance Bureau and was completed in October, 2014.

Contacts:Rocky Martin, MPM Chris Rea, VTrans-MAB Project Supervisor(802) 482-2096 Ext. 229 (802) [email protected] [email protected]




City of RutlandRutland Creek Path, Segment TwoRutland, VT

VTrans Project # Rutland STP EH 12 (2)

Staff Sterling Management provided Resident Engineer, Construction Inspection and Materials Testing services for the City of Rutland. This downtown project, located along the East Creek between West Street and Lalor Avenue, involved the creation of a ten-foot wide multi-use recreation path, with elevated boardwalk bridge and other incidental construction. The project, coordinated through the VTrans Municipal Assistance Bureau, was completed in June, 2014.

Contacts:Jeff Wennberg, DPW Commissioner Jon Kaplan, VTrans-MAB Project Supervisor(802) 773-1813 (802) [email protected] [email protected]___________________________________________________________________________________________

Village of North BenningtonVillage Center ImprovementsNorth Bennington, VT

VTrans Project # North Bennington STP EH05 (3)

Staff Sterling Management fulfilled Resident Engineer, Construction Inspection and Materials Testing responsibilities for the Village of North Bennington. The project entailed reconfiguring the central intersection within this historic village. Approaches for three streets were realigned and narrowed. The existing antiquated storm sewer system was also replaced. Construction was completed in the fall of 2013. The project was funded through the VTrans Municipal Assistance Bureau Local Projects Section.

Contact:James SullivanBennington County Regional Commission(802) [email protected]___________________________________________________________________________________________

Town of HinesburgSidewalk & Multi-Use PathHinesburg, VT

VTrans Project # Hinesburg STP BIKE (22)S

Staff Sterling Management provided Resident Engineer, Construction Inspection and Materials Testing services for the Town of Hinesburg. The project involved the construction of 3,600 LF of concrete sidewalk along Mechanicsville Road and another 3,600 LF of 10-foot wide multi-use recreational path along CVU Road. Construction took place from 2012 through 2014. Funding was provided through the VTrans MAB Local Projects Unit.

Contact:Rocky Martin, MPM(802) 482-2096 Ext. [email protected]




Town of WillistonVT Route 2A Shared Use Path, 3 SegmentsWilliston, VT

VTrans Project # Williston STP TCSE (014)VTrans Project # Williston STP EH05 (034)VTrans Project # Williston STP EH11 (013)

Staff Sterling Management fulfilled Resident Engineer, Construction Inspection and Materials Testing responsibilities for Town of Williston for three projects that entailed the creation of a 2,000 LF, 10-foot wide multi-use recreational path along VT Route 2A, along with a retaining wall, drainage and other incidental construction. These projects were completed in 2011. Funding was furnished through the VTrans Municipal Assistance Bureau Local Projects Unit.

Contacts:Lisa Sheltra, Asst. Public Works Director Wayne Davis, VTrans-MAB Project Supervisor(802) 878-1239 Ext. 182 (802) [email protected] [email protected]___________________________________________________________________________________________

Town of BartonResurfacing of VT Route 16Barton, VT

VTrans Project # Barton STP ARPV (3)

Staff Sterling Management fulfilled Resident Engineer and Construction Inspection services for the Town of Barton. The project entailed resurfacing approximately 5.5 miles of Route 16. A leveling course and new wearing course were placed. Construction took place during the spring of 2010. This project was coordinated through the VTrans Municipal Assistance Bureau Local Projects Unit.

Contact:Robert Croteau, MPM(802) [email protected]___________________________________________________________________________________________

Town of PlainfieldSidewalks and Curbs ReconstructionPlainfield, VT

VTrans Project # Plainfield STP WALK (10)

Staff Sterling Management served during 2008 and 2009 as Resident Engineer and Construction Inspector for the Town of Plainfield. The project, within Plainfield Village, entailed the replacement of approximately 1,950 LF of concrete sidewalks, installation of 2,000 LF of new granite curbing, reconstruction of several catch basins, repaving, and creation of new crosswalks and other traffic calming features. Funding for this project was administered through the Municipal Assistance Bureau of the Vermont Agency of Transportation.

Contact:Sarah Albert, MPM(802) [email protected]

Michael S. Stafford

Company Founder & Principal since January, 2000

Management More than 40 years of construction, project and program management

experience. Providing consultative, construction and oversight services.

Experience Wide ranging geographically: fourteen of the United States plus foreign

assignments. Infrastructure: water and sewer distribution, water and wastewater treatment. Environmental: demilitarization of chemical weapons, remediation of PCB'S,

composting and pump & treat. Process industries: petrochemical, and pulp and paper. Power plants: hydro, fossil and nuclear Buildings: Office, warehouse, church, resort and residential

Expertise Project Management Owner’s Representative Civil/Structural Direct Hire Supervision Claims preparation (as planned as built schedules, impacts and overheads)

Major Accomplishments Found and eliminated over $3 Million from Operations proposal budget. Suggested revisions to maintenance facility during budget review saving over $1

Million. Saved $4.7M in labor cost on reconstruction work by planning, and implementing

decontamination of an operating nuclear BWR drywell so entry was permitted in street clothes.

Saved $2M through constructability reviews in less than one year on AMOCO oil projects.

Saved client $50M by independent estimate of decontamination and demolition of process facility and supporting them in negotiations with the contractor.

Education B.S. - Civil Engineering - University of Notre Dame 1972 B.S. - Industrial Management - Gannon College 1971

Certifications Engineer-in-Training, Indiana No. N72483 1973 Project Management Professional (PMP) 1994-2011

Organizations Project Management Institute (PMI) 1993-2014 Trails Committee, Morristown, Vt., Chair 2000-2007

Patrick Travers

Employed by Staff Sterling Management, 2007 - 2017

Management: Nearly forty years of construction inspection, construction project management,

business management and business ownership experience. Owner representation, project planning, cost estimating and scheduling.

Experience: Successful management of general construction projects in both the public and

private sectors. Cost estimating, bid development and cost containment. Extensive background in public works projects, including: water, sanitary sewer,

storm sewer, road and sidewalk construction. Experienced in building construction that has encompassed public schools,

commercial office buildings and medical facilities. Managed the placement of over 250,000 cubic yards of concrete at a nuclear

power plant under construction. Eight years’ of managing local transportation projects developed through FHWA

and the VTrans Municipal Assistance Bureau Local Projects Section.

Expertise: Project management Owner representation Quantity takeoffs, cost estimating and bidding Contract Negotiations On-site construction inspection Highly proficient in French

Major Accomplishments: Successfully managed general construction projects from the planning stage

through project closeout. Proven track record of completing projects within cost budgets and scheduled

time frames. Supervised building construction projects that involved direct oversight of up to

100 crafts workers. Served as lead estimator for earthwork, concrete and underground utility

contractors.

Education: B.S. – Civil Engineering – University of Hartford 1976

Training: Public Works Construction Inspection – CT League of Cities & Towns 1977

Certifications: Engineer-in-Training, State of Connecticut 1976

Robert Rossi

Employed by Staff Sterling Management, 2014 - 2017

Summary: Over 40 years of experience in business ownership, business management and

technical positions in the construction and manufacturing industries.

Management: 20 years as owner & operator of general contracting businesses. Plant superintendent for a large manufacturing facility. Direct supervision of up to 80 employees in a manufacturing setting. Responsible for pricing, negotiating contracts and overseeing an installation crew

for a full-service lumber and building materials center. Supervised installation of custom stone and marble furnishings for high-end

residential construction.

Experience: Owner of general contracting business in Vermont, which engaged in projects in

new construction, additions and remodeling. Management of construction projects in the residential and commercial arenas. Construction site supervision as a foreman and project superintendent. Inspection of construction work in progress to insure its being built to plans and

specifications. Interaction between project owners and architects to facilitate project design. Estimating and bidding of construction projects. Technical advising for customers seeking to purchase products. Sales and customer service.

Expertise: Complete management of construction projects, from start to finish. Ability to interpret complex blueprints and specifications. Assurance that construction activity adheres to plans, specifications and codes. Logistics and scheduling. Quality control.in manufacturing and field installation settings. Oversight of locally managed transportation projects developed through the

Federal Highway Administration and the VTrans Municipal Assistance Bureau.

Major Accomplishments: Ran successful general contracting businesses in Vermont and Connecticut. Went from a position in expediting to plant supervisor in a corrugated cardboard

manufacturing plant that shipped out 24 million board feet of material per month.

Education: High School Diploma – Torrington High School, Torrington, CT Continuing education through industry trainings and seminars

Randall L. Shimp

Employed by Staff Sterling Management, 2012 - 2013 and 2016 - 2017

Management: Nearly forty years of experience in construction management, resident project

representation, municipal employment and ownership of a contracting business. Operation of water and wastewater systems.

Experience: Resident project representative on municipal infrastructure projects, involving

sidewalk, recreation path and underground utility construction. Clerk-of-the-works for project owners on commercial and municipal construction

projects. Construction site supervision as a crew foreman and superintendent on

excavation, earthwork and large infrastructure projects. Project Management for developers. Owning and operating a contracting business that focused on excavation and

concrete placement. Oversight of municipal water and wastewater treatment plants and distribution

systems.

Expertise: Owner representation on construction projects On-site construction oversight and inspection Verifying that construction work is built to the contract documents Tracking and reconciling pay quantities Developing and monitoring construction budgets Developing and monitoring construction schedules Reading and interpreting construction blueprints and specifications Managing the bid phase of projects Proficient with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, CADD and Constructware Oversight of construction work on local transportation projects developed through

the Federal Highway Administration and VTrans Municipal Assistance Bureau.

Major Accomplishments: Owned and operated an excavation and concrete construction company in the

Ludlow, VT area for 14 years. Managed a $25 million infrastructure construction project, which was part of the

development of a major ski resort in Utah. Successful site supervision of crafts workers on construction sites.

Education: B.S. – Chemistry – Davis & Elkins College, Elkins, WV Math & Biology Minor

Certifications: Licensed water & wastewater plant operator

Thomas O’Brien

Employed by Staff Sterling Management, 2004-2005 and 2015-2017

Summary: 50 years of experience in the construction industry as the owner of a general

contracting business, facilities manager, clerk-of-the-works, construction inspector and journeyman carpenter.

Management Background: Thirty years of owning & operating Thomas O’Brien Custom Construction, Inc. Project superintendent for a company that constructed large chain grocery

stores. Facilities manager for a seasonal tennis camp.

Experience: Background in both the residential and commercial arenas. Supervision of new construction as well as renovation work. Historic restoration work. Design/build experience. Retail storefront design. Personnel management as owner of contracting company. Field coordination of multiple subcontractors and construction tradespersons as a

project superintendent. Cost estimating and bidding. Project budget development and monitoring. Project scheduling. Oversight of construction work in progress to insure its being built to plans and

specifications. Owner representation as a clerk-of-the-works and construction inspector. Construction inspection of local transportation projects coordinated through

VTrans Municipal Assistance Bureau.

Expertise: Management of construction projects, from start to finish. Interacting between and coordinating efforts among various project stakeholders. Ability to address architectural & design concerns in the field and facilitate

resolutions. Reading and interpreting drawings and specifications. Quality control in workmanship and safety on the job site. Certified in steel, concrete and wood construction.

Major Accomplishments: Ran a profitable construction company for three decades.

Education: High School – Boston Technical High School; Boston, MA College – Wentworth Institute of Technology; Boston, MA

Darrell R. Martin

Employed by Staff Sterling Management, 2009-2014 and 2016-2017

Management: Over 40 years of experience as a construction management professional;

including owning and operating a general contracting business for 36 years. Extensive background in construction project supervision. Expertise in providing on-site construction inspection, owner project

representation and “clerk-of-the-works” services. Project planning, cost estimating, budget management and scheduling. Direct supervision, logistics planning, and short and long term training planning

for US Army National Guard training institute, training up to 500 students yearly.

Experience: Project development as a general contractor, from planning stage to owner

acceptance. Management of remodeling and new construction for home building projects,

road construction and earth work. Construction Inspection for municipal and state infrastructure projects Direct supervision of up to 22 construction employees as a business owner. Supervising up to 120 soldiers as a 1st Sargent in the US Army National Guard.

Expertise: Comprehensive construction project management. Planning, cost estimating, bidding and on-site construction project supervision. Ability to read and interpret complex project plans and specifications. Constructability review of plans and suggestions regarding design improvements. On-site inspection of construction work in progress to ensure compliance with

contract drawings and specifications. Knowledge of VTrans Standard Specifications for Construction. Municipal representation for infrastructure projects being developed with FHWA

funding through the VTrans Municipal Assistance Bureau. Diplomatic inter-personal communication skills and ability to deal with

neighboring property owners and others affected by an ongoing project.

Major Accomplishments: 36 years of running a successful construction company. Demonstrated ability to manage complex construction projects. High degree of customer and client satisfaction.

Education: High School Diploma – Shaker High School Credits towards an engineering degree at Rutgers University

Licensure: Licensed septic installer in New Hampshire and Massachusetts

P.O. Box 439 ● 195 Gosselin Drive ● Derby, Vermont 05829

Office: 802-766-2434 ● E-mail: [email protected]

History/References

With over 30 years of experience, Optimum Construction Layout and Materials Testing is “setting

the standard” in quality assurance services. Optimum is a Vermont based company currently operating out

of two offices; one in Derby, VT and one in Barre VT. With a complete staff of certified field and lab

technicians, Optimum is able to assist and meet the demands of any project. Projects vary from a CVS

chain store to a 60 million dollar wind project.

Here is a brief list of projects we are currently providing testing and inspection services for with

contact information:

· Hill Farmstead Brewery, E.F Wall, Jerry Dunbar ([email protected])

· Barton Bridge, JP Sicard, Brad Drake, (802-323-6714)

· Hyde Park National Guard Maintenance Building, Spates Construction, Oscar Thayer

(802-766-500)

· Craftsbury Outdoor Center, Steve Pitkin (802-487-4289)

· Vermont Land Trust (Montpelier, VT) Naylor and Breen, Kim Levins, (802-839-6018)

· ROTOBEC, Breadloaf, Ryan Ahern (802-989-1421)

· Vermont Electric Coop. (Alburg, Island Pond) Goodhue Excavation Inc. Scott Goodhue,

(802-527-1230)

· Loon Mountain Bridge (Lincoln, VT) RM Piper, Lester Downing, (603-536-4154)

· Alburg Sub Station, Charlie Pughe (802-316-6826)

Provided below are references with contact information of previous and current employers:

· John Hemmelgarn, Black River Design (802-223-2044) ([email protected])

· Roy Ward, E.H Danson (802-748-5239)

· Richard McLain, DeWolfe Engineering ([email protected])(802-223-4727)

· Greg Holnbeck (603-481-1425) ([email protected])

· Lester Downing, RM Piper (603-536-4154) ([email protected])

· Oscar Thayer, Spates Construction (802-766-5000) ([email protected])

· Elizabeth Emmons, Dufresne Group (802-748-8605) ([email protected])

January 4, 2017

Pat Travers Staff Sterling Management 65 Pearl St. Grand Isle, VT 05458

Dear Mr. Travers,

Subject: Beck Engineering CV

Beck Engineering currently employs one full time graduate civil engineer and me. We also have one Class B Septic Designer who also serves as a Site Technician certified in both concrete testing and nuclear moisture density gauges.

I am a UVM graduate (class of 81) with a BS in Civil Engineering. I am licensed as a PE in both Vermont and New Hampshire. I am also an AWS Certified Weld Inspector. Since my graduation, I have been involved with both the design and construction of structures ranging from Nuclear Power Plants (pipe supports) to bridges to single family residences and large commercial warehouses. Before starting Beck Engineering, I worked for ITT Grinnell in Providence, RI, Hardesty and Hanover in Manhattan, Stone & Webster in Lycoming, NY, the New England Power Service Company in Westfield, MA and finally Soils Engineering in Charlestown, NH. In high school, I designed and constructed a unique single family residence in Wardsboro, VT.

Jessica Rizzio is a full time civil engineer and mom. Jessica has worked for me now for over 10 years. Prior to her current employment she worked for Dufresne & Henry in their Greenfield Office. Jessica’s continues to provide me with outstanding work in all area of my practice including site plans, storm water runoff, erosion control and on site sewage disposal projects.

Kevin Hollebeek has worked for me for nearly four year. He has a Class B Designers license for on site sewage disposal and is a certified concrete technician as well as a certified Troxler technician. Kevin has and continues to provide my customers with excellent service.

Beck Engineering has provided site design and construction inspection services since opening its doors in 1997. We have helped our clients with structural design for new projects and with evaluating existing structures. Our services also include helping our clients obtain environmental permits for their proposed projects. Beck Engineering also provides field and laboratory testing of construction materials for projects all over southern Vermont.

Sincerely,

Matthew H Beck, P.E. Civil Engineer

Beck Engineering P.O. Box 514 Bondville, Vermont 05340 Telephone (802) 297-3900 Fax (802) 297-1970 [email protected]

ALPHA TESTING & ENGINEERING, LLC

30 Streeter Brook Road Milton, Vermont 05468

Phone: 802.893.9814 Fax: 802.891.6036 E-Mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

Construction Inspection Services

Materials Testing

Engineering and Consulting

With a combined 60+ years of experience in the field, our goal is to provide comprehensive construction materials testing and field

observation / inspection / consulting services to ensure the quality of your project. Test procedures are performed in accordance with (but not limited to) ASTM, AASHTO, VAOT, ACI and FAA specifications and regulations


Scope of Services:

Alpha offers a full service soils and concrete testing laboratory, providing preconstruction materials qualification as well as QA/QC lab and field testing services during construction. In addition, we have developed an extensive network of consultants with specialized expertise in a variety of disciplines to supplement our in-house capabilities. Our clients include Contractors, Engineers, Architects, Municipalities, State Agencies and private individuals. Services include:

- Construction material laboratory testing

- All testing and documentation to meet requirements of International Building Code, Chapter 17, Special Inspections

- Our lab is equipped with a 400,000 pound capacity hydraulic compression testing machine with digital data acquisition for testing concrete, masonry and soil-cement samples in compression or flexure, as required

- Concrete Mix Design

- Construction material submittal preparation and / or review

- Pre-construction and / or pre-blast survey

- Comprehensive field inspection and testing including all phases of construction

- In place soil and bituminous concrete density testing utilizing nuclear moisture-density gauges

- Pile driving and load test observation and inspection

- Evaluation of steel erection practices and procedures to insure structural members are not overstressed during handling and erection

- Structural steel inspection, including bolt tension verification and member alignment

- Paint and coating application inspection and coating applied thickness verification.

- Concrete slab vapor emissions testing (Calcium Chloride procedure and/or RH Probe Method)

- Fireproofing material application inspection and testing

- Calibration / verification services for a variety of equipment including concrete pressure air meters, Skidmore bolt tension calibrators, and torque wrenches

- Forensic testing and evaluation of failed or damaged construction materials and structures to determine failure modes or causes and subsequent consultation regarding corrective action

- Design of temporary shoring systems


Key Personnel:

Bob Lovgren, P.E. Professional Experience: Alpha Testing & Engineering, LLC Co-Owner / Project Engineer / Senior Engineering Technician Knight Consulting Engineers, Inc. Engineering Technician - Responsibilities included field inspection of soils, concrete and masonry materials, structural steel inspection, field surveys, and laboratory testing of construction materials. Senior Engineering Technician - Supervised and coordinated activities of field inspection and laboratory materials testing Staff. Project Engineer - Utilized knowledge of Civil, Structural and Geotechnical Engineering and Construction to provide design, consulting and expert legal testimony services to a wide variety of Clients and Projects. Certificates & Licenses: Registered Professional Engineer in the States of Vermont and New Hampshire American Concrete Institute Concrete Field Testing Technician, Grade I Nuclear Moisture-Density Gauge Operator Certification Education: B.S. Civil Engineering, University of Vermont, 1992 Special Training: FEMA Post Disaster Structural Evaluation of Buildings VT Agency of Natural Resources Water and Wastewater Designer Areas of Expertise: Forensic Engineering Concrete deterioration and defects Historic construction practices and materials Slope stability and excavation safety Masonry construction Materials Testing


Key Personnel:

Patricia Reed Professional Experience: Alpha Testing & Engineering, LLC Co-Owner / Senior Engineering Technician Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc. Resident Inspector - On-site management of construction projects, including project administration, construction observation and quality control, inspection of construction activities and materials, review of product submittals, shop drawings and pay applications, and project close-out. S.D. Ireland Construction Corp.

Quality Control / Engineering Technician – Conducted quality control testing for concrete plant and aggregate quarry. Responsible for laboratory testing, site testing and inspection, and general quality control of concrete and soils on various commercial and residential projects.

Knight Consulting Engineers, Inc. Engineering Technician - Responsibilities included laboratory testing, site inspection and quality control of industrial, commercial and residential construction projects throughout the State of Vermont. Ensured contractor compliance with plans and specifications relating to concrete, soils, masonry, structural steel and civil engineering construction procedures. Scheduler / Bookkeeper – Responsible for scheduling of field and laboratory personnel and conducting customer relations for a wide variety of clients in both the public and private sectors Responsible for all tasks related to timekeeping, billing, accounts receivable and payable, general ledger and collections company-wide. Certificates & Licenses: American Concrete Institute Concrete Field Testing Technician, Grade I Nuclear Moisture-Density Gauge Operator Certification Education: Associates in Applied Science; Concrete Technology, Summa Cum Laude Alpena Community College, 1978 Areas of Expertise: Concrete Mix Designs Concrete deterioration / defects / repair Masonry construction Materials Testing


Experience:

Since 1978, Co-Owners Patricia Reed and Bob Lovgren have been involved with numerous projects, including the following:

Hilton Garden Inn – Burlington

260 North Winooski Avenue

Homewood Suites – South Burlington

Reinhart Foods, Essex

St. Albans Parking Garage

St. Albans State Office Building

Vermont Public Health Laboratory

Trader Joe’s / Pier One, South Burlington

Vermont National Guard Recycle and SIMS Buildings

Hinesburg Police Station

Aubuchon’s Hardware - Swanton

Vermont Technical College Kom Bio Reactor

UVM Athletic Campus Sidewalk Improvements

Harrington Village / Wright House - Shelburne

St. Albans Streetscape Project

Sheldon Springs Solar Project

Key Bank – North Avenue, Burlington

US 89 MP 73.6 Geo Stabilization

Myer’s Office and Repair Buildings

Champlain College Res-Tri Project 2013

Autumn Harp Warehouse Addition

Saint Michael’s College Residence Hall & Student Center (Alpha)

Stratos – 183 St. Paul Street, Burlington (Alpha)

Mylan Plant J Addition (Alpha)


VTANG Base Security Improvements (Alpha)

Gentes Road Bridge – Essex (Alpha)

Colchester Police Department Addition (Alpha)

Lake Champlain Chocolates Addition (Alpha)

Burlington International Airport Parking Garage (Alpha)

Riverhouse Lot 7B Apartments (Alpha)

Samaritan House – St. Albans (Alpha)

Eastview Commons, Middlebury (Alpha)

Peerless Clothing Addition (Alpha)

Heritage Ford/Toyota Service Building (Alpha)

Vermont Air National Guard Base Security Improvements (Alpha)

Dealer Dot Com (Alpha)

Community Health Center, Burlington (Alpha)

Waterfront Plaza, Burlington (Alpha)

Thayer Senior Housing, Burlington (Alpha)

Church Street Upgrade (Alpha)

UVM Track & Field Facility (Alpha)

Champlain College Res-Tri Projects (Alpha)

Vergennes Senior Housing (Alpha)

Farrell Street/Potash Brook Stormwater Improvement Project

Rutland State Airport, Aircraft Parking Apron and Connecting Taxiway

IBM Chemical Distribution Center

IBM Industrial Waste Treatment Plant

IBM Lagoon

IBM Williston Site

IBM Bridge

Wyeth Nutritionals


Chittenden County Circumferential Highway – Soil Borings Inspection

Radisson Hotel Expansion

Burlington Central Parking Structure

New England Telephone Building

Porteous Department Store

Essex Waste Water Treatment Plant

Fairfield Elementary School

Burlington International Airport Taxiways A & B

Burlington International Airport Apron Reconstruction

Burlington International Airport Air Traffic Control Tower

Burlington International Airport Terminal Expansion

Various Projects at Vermont Air National Guard Site (BIA)

International Paper Corp.

Leddy Park Ice Skating Rink Replacement

Coca Cola Distribution Center

Vergennes High School Addition

State of Vermont – Woodside Juvenile Rehabilitation Center

State of Vermont – Richmond Bridge

State of Vermont – Bostwick Road Bridge

FAHC Renaissance Project

State of Vermont – Statewide AIR 04-3184

Montpelier City Center

National Life Building Addition

Diamond Run Mall – Rutland

Riverside Avenue Slope Stability

Mount Ascutney Ski Area Expansion

Middlebury College Fine Arts Center


UVM Old Mill Renovation

Waterbury Reservoir Dam

Heritage Flight Building – BIA

Jay Peak Snow Making Dam Repair

ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center / Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

IDX Building

Main Street Landing

January 4, 2017

Pat Travers Staff Sterling Management 65 Pearl St. Grand Isle, VT 05458

Dear Mr. Travers,

Subject: Beck Engineering CV

Beck Engineering currently employs one full time graduate civil engineer and me. We also have one Class B Septic Designer who also serves as a Site Technician certified in both concrete testing and nuclear moisture density gauges.

I am a UVM graduate (class of 81) with a BS in Civil Engineering. I am licensed as a PE in both Vermont and New Hampshire. I am also an AWS Certified Weld Inspector. Since my graduation, I have been involved with both the design and construction of structures ranging from Nuclear Power Plants (pipe supports) to bridges to single family residences and large commercial warehouses. Before starting Beck Engineering, I worked for ITT Grinnell in Providence, RI, Hardesty and Hanover in Manhattan, Stone & Webster in Lycoming, NY, the New England Power Service Company in Westfield, MA and finally Soils Engineering in Charlestown, NH. In high school, I designed and constructed a unique single family residence in Wardsboro, VT.

Jessica Rizzio is a full time civil engineer and mom. Jessica has worked for me now for over 10 years. Prior to her current employment she worked for Dufresne & Henry in their Greenfield Office. Jessica’s continues to provide me with outstanding work in all area of my practice including site plans, storm water runoff, erosion control and on site sewage disposal projects.

Kevin Hollebeek has worked for me for nearly four year. He has a Class B Designers license for on site sewage disposal and is a certified concrete technician as well as a certified Troxler technician. Kevin has and continues to provide my customers with excellent service.

Beck Engineering has provided site design and construction inspection services since opening its doors in 1997. We have helped our clients with structural design for new projects and with evaluating existing structures. Our services also include helping our clients obtain environmental permits for their proposed projects. Beck Engineering also provides field and laboratory testing of construction materials for projects all over southern Vermont.

Sincerely,

Matthew H Beck, P.E. Civil Engineer

Beck Engineering P.O. Box 514 Bondville, Vermont 05340 Telephone (802) 297-3900 Fax (802) 297-1970 [email protected]

P.O. Box 439 ● 195 Gosselin Drive ● Derby, Vermont 05829

Office: 802-766-2434 ● E-mail: [email protected]

History/References

With over 30 years of experience, Optimum Construction Layout and Materials Testing is “setting

the standard” in quality assurance services. Optimum is a Vermont based company currently operating out

of two offices; one in Derby, VT and one in Barre VT. With a complete staff of certified field and lab

technicians, Optimum is able to assist and meet the demands of any project. Projects vary from a CVS

chain store to a 60 million dollar wind project.

Here is a brief list of projects we are currently providing testing and inspection services for with

contact information:

· Hill Farmstead Brewery, E.F Wall, Jerry Dunbar ([email protected])

· Barton Bridge, JP Sicard, Brad Drake, (802-323-6714)

· Hyde Park National Guard Maintenance Building, Spates Construction, Oscar Thayer

(802-766-500)

· Craftsbury Outdoor Center, Steve Pitkin (802-487-4289)

· Vermont Land Trust (Montpelier, VT) Naylor and Breen, Kim Levins, (802-839-6018)

· ROTOBEC, Breadloaf, Ryan Ahern (802-989-1421)

· Vermont Electric Coop. (Alburg, Island Pond) Goodhue Excavation Inc. Scott Goodhue,

(802-527-1230)

· Loon Mountain Bridge (Lincoln, VT) RM Piper, Lester Downing, (603-536-4154)

· Alburg Sub Station, Charlie Pughe (802-316-6826)

Provided below are references with contact information of previous and current employers:

· John Hemmelgarn, Black River Design (802-223-2044) ([email protected])

· Roy Ward, E.H Danson (802-748-5239)

· Richard McLain, DeWolfe Engineering ([email protected])(802-223-4727)

· Greg Holnbeck (603-481-1425) ([email protected])

· Lester Downing, RM Piper (603-536-4154) ([email protected])

· Oscar Thayer, Spates Construction (802-766-5000) ([email protected])

· Elizabeth Emmons, Dufresne Group (802-748-8605) ([email protected])