AMTRAK Union Station, Lake Street Interlocking Rehabilitation

PROJECT LOCATION:

Chicago
Illinois, U.S.A.

CLIENT:

Union Station Co. AMTRAK

CONTACT:

Ron Blaine
Tel: 312- 933-1646

Fee:

$500,000

Lakefront trail/navy pier flyover improvement

Design Consulting Engineers (DCE) was selected by the Chicago Department of Transportation to provide construction phase inspection and testing services on the Lakefront Trail/Navy Pier Flyover Improvement Project. The dedicated bike and pedestrian path will extend fromthe Chicago River Bridge to JaneAddams Park and provide a safer and scenic alternative to several congested intersections along the Lakefront Trail. The first phase of construction takes place from Jane Addams Park to Ogden Slip. Construction is being done in three overlapping phases, with the first phase between Jane Addams Park and Ogden Slip, the second between the slip and the river, and the third phase improving the path over the Chicago River Bridge. The entire $60 million project is expected to be completed in 2018.

ACTIVITIES OF THIS PROJECT:

• Foundation and soil inspection.
• Proof Roll inspection and consolidation monitoring for roadways.
• Inspection and testing of soil, foundation, subgrade base and backfill materials.
• Concrete inspection and testing at plant and field.
• Review, inspection, and testing of structural steel at field.
• Review, inspection, and testing of concrete and asphalt paving.
• Quality control plan monitoring.
• Preparation of final inspection and testing reports.
• Submitting daily field inspection and laboratory testing reports to client via e-mail in PDF format.

CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DESIGN REVIEW AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES

PROJECT LOCATION:

City of Chicago
Illinois, U.S.A.

CLIENT:

Chicago Department of Transportation

DETAILED NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT & SERVICES PROVIDED:

Design Consulting Engineers has been providing design review and construction management and engineering services for the City of Chicago Department of Transportation Projects since 1990. DCE has again been selected as a retainer consultant to provide design review, construction management and engineering services for a period of seven years, from 2014 to 2020. The projects consist of reconstruction of bridge and existing structure, bituminous pavement removal, pavement patching, structure adjustments, miscellaneous concrete work, hot asphalt mix resurfacing, installation of ADA compliant ramps in accordance with current CDOT standards and installation of new residential and/or arterial street lighting.

ACTIVITIES OF THIS PROJECT:

• Review project specific plans and specifications
• Review site conditions and document existing conditions
• Develop general safety review plan and material Testing guidelines
• Review shop drawings/submittals
• Log and Transmit Shop Drawings/Transmittals
• Monitor/Update Material Certifications
• Inspect Incorporated Materials
• Update and issue material test report logs
• Coordinate and monitor material testing firms
• Inspect General Construction
• Inspection of pedestrian/vehicular traffic control
• Maintain Master Project Files
• Project close-out and As-built

United airlines “blue sky” data center

DETAILED NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT & SERVICES PROVIDED:

Design Consulting Engineers (DCE) was selected by Jones Lang LaSalle to provide construction phase inspection and testing services on the United Airlines “Blue Sky” Data Center Project. A single story structure off 193,000 square feet area, built to accommodate and handle worldwide data transmission of United Airlines operations. A state of the art project with high tech features and innovative construction technology and design. The building was designed to withstand 200 mph wind storms and anticipation of huge energy development during data transmission. 5’ of coarse aggregate backfill placement, inspection and testing of heat conduction properties, construction of large Kyoto fan foundations were some of the special inspection and testing features.

ACTIVITIES OF THIS PROJECT:

• Caisson foundation and soil inspection.
• Study of Thermal Conductivity Properties of backfill materials.
• Proof Roll inspection and consolidation monitoring for building pad area, roadways and parking lot.
• Inspection and testing of soil, foundation, subgrade base and backfill materials.
• Pre-cast concrete inspection and testing at shop and field.
• Inspection and testing of massive slab on grade concrete.
• Review, inspection, and testing of structural steel at field.
• Review, inspection, and testing of concrete and asphalt paving.
• Quality control plan monitoring.
• Masonry and Fireproofing Inspection and Testing.
• Floor Flatness and Floor Levelness inspection and testing.
• Preparation of final inspection and testing reports.
• Submitting daily field inspection and laboratory testing reports to client via e-mail in PDF format.

Metra UP West/Northwest Line Upgrade Projects

Preliminary Environmental Site Assessment (PESA) Reports

PROJECT LOCATION:

• La Fox Station, La Fox, IL
• A-2 Interlocking, Chicago, IL
• Ridgefield Station, Ridgefield, IL
• Harvard Rail Yard, Harvard, IL
• 3.5 Mile Expansion, Elmhurst-Forest Park, IL
• Woodstock Rail Yard, Woodstock, IL
• Prairie Grove Station, Prairie Grove, IL
• Johnsburg Station and Rail Yard, Johnsburg, IL

CLIENT:

Detailed:

DETAILED NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT & SERVICES PROVIDED:

DCE has been selected by URS Corporation to provide Preliminary Environmental Site Assessment (PESA) services for the Metra UP West and Northwest Line Upgrade Projects. These projects include the PESA reports for the proposed construction of a 3.5mile 3rd track addition, one interlocking reconstruction, eighteen platform expansions, two layover yards, one layover yard expansion, and three stations. DCE performed these PESA reports in an effort to identify the existing conditions of the sites, adverse health effects of human exposure to environmental hazard, and potential environmental concern associated with the subject sites. DCE performed these PESA reports in accordance with the Manual for Conducting Preliminary Environmental Site Assessments for Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Highway Projects, FTA guidelines, and ASTM E 1527.

MAJOR ACTIVITIES OF THIS PROJECT:

• Site investigation and visual condition survey
• Physiographic and topographic survey
• Geological and hyrdogeology survey
• Wetlands and natural hazards (including 100 yr. flood plain) survey
• Site reconnaissance survey
• Site inspection and site history review
• Environmental database review for (NPL, RCRA, CORRACTS, LUST, UST, SRP, and others)
• Interviews with on-site personnel, local government officials, and state environmental agencies
• Inspection finding, conclusions, recommendations and PESA reports for both projects

Rehab of CTA Purple Line Viaduct & Retaining Walls Dempster and Main Street Station Reconstruction

PROJECT LOCATION:

CTA Purple line Howard to Linden Street (Evanston) Illinois, U.S.A.

CLIENT:

Fee: $425,000

DETAILED NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT & SERVICES PROVIDED:

DCE and Edward kelcey have been selected by CTA to provide design and construction support services for rehab of the Purple line viaducts and retaining walls and reconstruction of Main Street and Dempster Street station (Evanston, IL). This project includes twenty-seven (27) grade separation structures, a truss-span waterway crossing, and eight (8) passenger stations, from CTA Red Line to Linden Avenue in Wilmette. The project company includes the following scope of services:

• Replace and rehabilitate six (6) concrete Viaduct bridges
• Repair and rehabilitation of twelve (12) Viaduct bridges
• Rehabilitate nine thousand (9000) liner feet of retaining walls
• Lead Abatement, Clean-up and painting of four (4) steel Viaduct bridges
• Reconstruction of Main Street and Dempster Street Station Houses (Evanston, IL)
• Lead base paint and asbestos abatement plan for Main Street and Dempster Street Station
  (Evanston, IL)

MAJOR ACTIVITIES OF THIS PROJECT:

• Conduct a detailed condition inspection and condition assessment report
• Conduct destructive and nondestructive inspection and testing of existing structure
• Conduct environmental engineering services
• Lead based paint and asbestos inspection abatement plan and specifications
• Conduct geotechnical investigation and foundation recommendation
• Perform Petrographic examination and conduct concrete compression test
• Conduct an engineering analysis to determine stress levels in all train carrying structural members
• Electrical and Mechanical inspection and investigation

CTA NEARSOUTH TRANSFER TUNNEL

PROJECT LOCATION:

Roosevelt/State Street Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT:

Fee: $750,000

DETAILED NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT & SERVICES PROVIDED:

This Transfer Tunnel consists of a new 300′ underground East-West Tunnel connecting the existing State/Roosevelt Red Line Underground Subway with a 105′ North-South extension to the exiting ground level station house for the Green/Orange Line. The project includes an addition of station House, elevator, escalator and stair. Removal of fuel tanks and contaminated soil from the project site as per EPA/CDOE guidelines. Reconstruction of Michigan Avenue including repair and connection of water and sewer lines. Architectural finish of subway and elevated station houses. Design Consulting Engineers (DCE) served as a prime engineering consultant to the City of Chicago, Bureau of Bridge and Transit and monitored all phases of constructions submittals, responded to field information, coordinated design and field construction meetings, documented construction work, recorded field measurements and quantities, reviewed contractors pay request and maintained record book. On this project, DCE also provided Mechanical and Electrical system design, inspection, equipment selection and installation for:

1. Fire Monitoring & Alarm System:

The existing fire and smoke detector system of the project did not meet with the Fire Building Code requirements of City of Chicago. This system was updated to meet the new building code requirements with the installation of addressable smoke detection and alarm system with 24 hour fire monitoring services coordinate CTA and Fire department.

2. HVAC system for Elevator & Machine Room:

DCE provided services to design the ventilation system with exhaust blowers and electrical heaters. A roof mounted exhaust fan with 1200CFM capacity and 2 electrical heaters were provided for the machine room

3. UPS System & CCTV System:

DCE provided the services for the selection of Uninterrupted Power System for the underground tunnel in the event of electrical failure. Close Circuit TV System for safety and security of the tunnel and in build music system are other salient features of this outstanding project.

MICHIGAN AVENUE BRIDGE DECK/ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION FROM RANDOLH ST. TO JACKSON BLVD.

PROJECT LOCATION:

Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL

CLIENT:

City of Chicago
Teng and Associates

CONTACT:

Laurence Bachman
312-616-6063

Fee:

$ 500,000.00

AIRPORT AND AVIATION PROJECTS

1. Design-Build O’Hare International Terminal 6 with T6 Partner BECHTEL, City of Chicago
2. Air Traffic Control Tower-Midway Airport, City of Chicago
3. O’Hare Airport Runway/Taxiway Reconstruction DOA6010, City of Chicago
4. O’Hare Airport Taxiway Reconstruction AIP#ODP647-1, City of Chicago
5. O’Hare Airport Holding Pad DOA, H-6010, City of Chicago
6. Midway Airport Runway 4L-22R Reconstruction, City of Chicago
7. Midway Airport M2040, City of Chicago
8. Midway Airport Parking Lot Reconstruction, City of Chicago
9. O’Hare International Terminal 5, City of Chicago
10. O’Hare Access Roadways, City of Chicago

Request for Qualifications for Owner’s Representation Consulting Services For the O’Hare and Midway Capital Improvement Programs Specification No. 79753

UNITED AIRLINES CARGO RELOCATION AT O’HARE AIRPORT

PROJECT LOCATION:

O’Hare International Airport Chicago, IL

CLIENT:

Fee: $350,000.00

DETAILED NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT & SERVICES PROVIDED:

Design Consulting Engineers (DCE) was selected by United Airlines/Bovis Lend Lease to provide construction phase inspection and testing services on the United Airlines Cargo Relocation Project. The project is a part of the City of Chicago O’Hare Modernization Program. The total cargo area is 288,000sqft with 500,000sqft of parking pavement and loading dock area. The cargo building structures are pre-cast exterior panel with structural steel frame and roofing. This building is designed to comply with the City of Chicago’s green roof criteria. The total construction budget for this project is approximately $80 Million. The project work consists of compliance with OMP’s master specifications, as well as United Airlines project specifications. DCE’s involvement on this project was to provide design review, construction supervision of structural steel, material testing, inspection, and documentation.

Activities of this Project:

• Caisson foundation and soil inspection.
• Proof Roll inspection for roadways, parking lot, and building pad area.
• Inspection and testing of soil, foundation, subgrade base and backfill materials.
• Pre-cast concrete inspection and testing at shop and field.
• Inspection and testing of massive slab on grade concrete.
• Review, inspection, and testing of structural steel at field.
• Review, inspection, and testing of concrete and asphalt paving.
• Quality control plan monitoring.
• Masonry and Fireproofing Inspection and Testing.
• Floor Flatness and Floor Levelness inspection and testing.
• Preparation of final inspection and testing reports.
• Submitting daily field inspection and laboratory testing reports to client via e-mail in PDF format.

BRIDGE PROJECTS

1. Michigan Avenue Road Bridge Structure from Monroe St. to Randolph St., City of Chicago
2. South Michigan Avenue Bridge Structure, City of Chicago
3. Monroe Street Bascule Bridge over Chicago River, City of Chicago
4. Cermak Road Bascule Bridge over Chicago River, City of Chicago
5. Duffy Lane Bridge over I-94, Illinois Tollway
6. Western Boulevard Exodermic Viaduct Bridge, City of Chicago
7. METRA Courtland Bridge over Courtland Road, Village of Mundelein
8. METRA Central Station Bridge in Evanston, City of Evanston
9. Construction Engineering for Bridge Project, City of Chicago

Tollway Project Experience

DCE has been selected for the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) ROAD Program

DCE has been selected to participate in the NTTA’s third Relationships and Opportunities Advancing Diversity (ROAD) program from the year 2014 to 2016. The program is designed to provide greater access to resources, products and/or services that can provide support in expanding business operations. The ROAD Program seeks to promote and facilitate relationships between prime contractors and consultants to foster opportunities for D/M/WBEs to participate in large contracts with the NTTA. Current 2014-2016 ROAD Program Participants:

Project Contact:

Mr. Anthony L. Coleman
North Texas Tollway Authority
Ph: 214-224-2288
Email: acoleman@ntta.org

Northwest Tollway Shoulder Resurfacing, Construction of Crossover, Emergency pullouts and Intermittent Pavement from M.P. 61.4 (Cherry Valley) to MP 74.5 (Rockton Road)

Role of the Firm: Construction Inspection and Testing Services

Client Name: ISHTA – Louis Jones Enterprise

Name and Contract Phone: Mustafa Hassan, P.E. – Illinois Tollway / (630)241-6800 Paul M. Dalbey, PE / (217) 365 – 4550 for I-MIRS reporting

Period of Involvement: 2007

Location of the Project: I – 90 – Rockford Illinois M.P. 61.4 to 74.5

We have provided Construction Inspection and Material Testing Services for the I-90-Tollway Advanced construction project, between mile post 61.4 to 74.5 with Louis Jones Enterprise and A. Epstein & Sons. The project scope of services included construction inspection, documentation of contract quantities, sub grade inspection, material coordination and testing of soil, concrete, and HMA materials, HMA and SMA, plant and jobsite inspection and laboratory testing, bridge deck inspection and documentation. Material inspection and testing, data management and reporting the testing data in Tollway material management software I-MIRS.

Tri-State Tollway widening and Duffy Lane Bridge Reconstruction

Role of the Firm: Construction Inspection and Testing Services

Client Name: URS Corporation (Dames and Moore)

Name and Contract Phone: Jeff , (312) 577 – 6453

Period of Involvement: 1997 – 1998

Location of the Project: I – 294 and Duffy lane

Design Consulting Engineers was retained by URS / ISTHA for Construction Inspection and material Testing Services for the reconstruction of Duffy land bridge and widening of lane.

The work for this project involves the final design review and construction inspection of reconstruction on the Duffy Lane Bridge, a composite steel and concrete structure crossing over the Tri-State Tollway, construction of additional fourth lane and reconfiguration of detention pond, construction of non-stop I-PASS lane at Deerfield Toll Plaza and additional toll collection booths, retaining wall and box culvert at west fork on the north branch of the Chicago River, surface and sub-surface drainage facilities, wet-land mitigation, protection and maintenance of traffic fo cross roads and intersecting roadways, median cross-overs for maintenance of traffic, signing along the mainline roadways, ramps and crossroads, including overhead and groundmount types.

Additionally, DCE is responsible for review of fabrication shop drawings, manufactures certificate and material test reports (mechanical and electrical), final measurements, calculations and contract records documents for the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA).

F.A.I. ROUTE 57 (I-57) – WILL COUNTY LINE TO F.A.I. ROUTE 80

Role of the Firm: Construction Engineering Services

Contact Person: Ric Brennan, Teng and Associates/ (312)616-7370

Design Consulting Engineers served as sub-consultant to Teng and Associates on this reconstruction project. The engineering services included reviewing plan and specifications, construction supervision, construction survey and staking, quality control inspection and material testing, measurement, computation and documentation of quantities, report and record keeping, final measurements and as-built plans.

F.A.U. 2842 MARTINGGALE ROAD IDOT CONTRACT NO. 83404

Role of the Firm: Construction Inspection and Material Testing Services

Contact Person:John Bagliere, CTE Engineers/ (312)938-0300

Design Consulting Engineers served as sub-consultant to CTE Engineers on this reconstruction project. The engineering services included construction inspection, quality control inspection and material testing, measurement, computation, and documentation of quantities, report and record keeping, and final inspection reports for IDOT.

DESIGN CONSULTING ENGINEERS
List of Tollway Projects From 1990 – 1995

1. Try-State Tollway, Project No.: CIP-93-686 Construction Inspection and Testing
2. East-West Tollway, I-80/I-59, Project No.: MIP-87-384A Field supervision and Materials testing
3. North-South Tollway, I-355/75th St., Project No : MIP-93-680 Asphalt and Concrete Plant Inspection
4. North-West Tollway, I-90/I-59 Construction Inspection and Testing
5. I -90 / Skyway Asphalt and Concrete Plant Inspection