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Fairview Street Bridge Rehabilitation RFP No. 14 -001 August 20, 2014 Ms, Mindy Ly Public Works Agency 20 Civic Center Plaza; 3rd Floor, Ross Annex Santa Ana, CA 92701 RE: RFP 14.001, City of Santa Ana, Fairview Street Bridge Rehabilitation Design Services Dear Ms. Ly: WKE, is a general engineering consultant based in the in the city of Santa Ana. WKE has assembled a team specifically tailored to successfully deliver the Fairview Street Bridge Rehabilitation over the Santa Ana River. The team has demonstrated success on providing bridge engineering services for similar HBP funded projects for the city of Santa Ana and the County of Orange requiring river construction, developing feasible and fundable alternatives that maintain traffic while accommodating safe pedestrian and bicycle access during construction, and managing the design of over 50 bridges with Caftrans oversight. WKE has built its reputation on completing complex transportation projects efficiently. We bring in -depth knowledge of project requirements, both technical engineering and regulatory /oversight processes, a history of successful projects for the city of Santa Ana, and a strong company commitment to successfully execute the project to meet the client's requirements, and Project Manager personal commitment to be responsive to the city Project Manager. The team members assigned to the project have extensive experience managing HBP funded bridge widening, replacement and rehabilitation projects for local agencies. Our HBP experience includes developing project concept through environmental clearances, and preparing Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS &E) and providing engineering support during construction. Our extensive experience planning and designing HBP funded projects translates into efficiently run projects. WKE recently completed a similar HBP widening project, Foothill Boulevard over San Dimas Wash, incorporating bike lanes, shoulders and adding sidewalks on both sides of a busy two lane street. The team proposed for your project is substantially the same, and will transfer the knowledge and understanding directly to your project. Mr. Weddell, PE will serve as the Project Manager. Mr. Weddell has over 17 years of experience managing bridge and transportation projects for local agencies. He is personally responsible for successfully obtaining HBP funding of over 25 bridge projects and has managed the design of numerous HBP funded bridges, ranging from minor widening and rehabilitation to bridge replacement, with construction costs from $50,000 to $35 million. His in -depth knowledge of the Local Assistance Program Guide and Local Assistance Procedures Manual, and relationship with District 12 Local Assistance staff will ensure a trouble free project. iYr h L Dasign Sorvices for Fe Lviow Street Bridge Rebabikation Cover Letter I 1 25C -14