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<br />over the Coachella Canal, and improvement plans for a low -flow crossing over the Whitewater River. This project
<br />included extensive multi -agency coordination/approvals, as well as an extensive community involvement process.
<br />Mid -Valley Parkway Bridge and Roadway Construction, Palm Springs, California. Mr. Bruz served as Project
<br />Manager for the design and construction of two miles of this arterial roadway. This fast -track project included plans
<br />for a 1,049-foot bridge over the Whitewater River, street improvements, grading, drainage, landscaping, retaining
<br />walls, sound walls, and traffic signals. Extensive coordination was required with several agencies (including the
<br />Bureau of Indian Affairs) having jurisdiction within the project limits.
<br />MacArthur Boulevard Widening (SR-73), Newport Beach, California. Mr. Bruz served as Project Manager for the
<br />preparation of preliminary engineering (PA/ED) documents and final plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E) for
<br />widening and realigning approximately two miles of this key major arterial roadway in Newport Beach. This multi-
<br />faceted project underwent a transformation as the project developed. Initially conceived as a City -sponsored project
<br />to a Caltrans facility (Mr. Bruz was involved in the preparation of the PSR), the City decided (subsequent to
<br />preparation of the PSR) that they would rather obtain the state route to give them more flexibility and control over
<br />the design and operation of the facility. Mr. Bruz prepared engineering documents and estimates to assist the City in
<br />obtaining relinquishment of the route from Caltrans. Concurrent with the relinquishment process, Mr. Bruz led
<br />development of the final plans, specifications and estimates. Due to funding limitations, the City improved the
<br />project in two separate phases for which bidding documents were prepared. The project included stage
<br />construction/traffic handling plans and specifications were completed to minimize impacts to the motorizing public,
<br />residents, ocean vistas, and Fashion Island (large regional mall). Night work, weekend work, and other work
<br />restrictions were included in the plans and specifications to accommodate holiday shoppers, beach traffic, noise, and
<br />other special events. Substantial widening and grading (15' cuts) presented complex issues that required innovation
<br />to resolve. Overall, the plans included street improvements, grading, drainage, retaining walls, a concrete box culvert
<br />under crossing (10' x 10'), sound walls, sewer, water and industrial waste line design and relocation, and extensive
<br />coordination with four agencies having concurrent projects within the project limits.
<br />Rodeo Drive Improvements, Beverly Hills, California. Mr. Bruz served as Project Manager for the reconstruction
<br />of landscaped median islands and pavement for a three -block reach along what is commonly considered to be the
<br />most famous stretch of roadway in the world. The project was designed and constructed on a very tight schedule in
<br />order to be complete prior to the 1994 World Cup Soccer Tournament. The project included extensive coordination
<br />with the Rodeo Drive Merchants Association and special construction requirements were included in the contract to
<br />minimize disruption to business.
<br />SR-85 Connector Roads, Buckeye, Arizona. Mr. Bruz served as Project Manager responsible for providing
<br />engineering services to design a 2.5 mile stretch of new roadway. Infrastructure improvements consisted of 2 miles
<br />of paving, storm drain, culverts and retention basins, grading; 2 bridge structures, signing and striping, 2,300' of 12-
<br />inch waterline, 9,500' of 16-inch waterline and 4,800' of 8-inch sewer line. The project involved extensive coordination
<br />between the Town of Buckeye, MCDOT, ADOT, Flood Control, RID, and other utility owners. In addition, Mr. Bruz
<br />worked closely with ADOT's consultant to coordinate design efforts of the SR-85 wideningwithin the project limits,
<br />which extend from Broadway Road to Lower Buckeye Road.
<br />Uptown Sedona Enhancement Project, Sedona, Arizona. Mr. Bruz served as Project Managerfor this majorfacelift
<br />of public infrastructure within the Uptown Area. The project included extensive public participation (3 community
<br />charrettes) and close coordination with City Staff and City Council. The project also included a traffic analysis, Design
<br />Concept Report, Streetscape Plan and final plans, specifications and estimates including: removals, grading, paving
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