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TABLE OF CONTENTS About Us..................................................................................................... 1 Our Utility Engineering Expertise............................................................. 2-5 Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Services...................................... 6 Baseline Surveying Services.................................................................... 7 Client Input and Interaction...................................................................... 8 Our Team.................................................................................................... 9-15 Our Project Experience............................................................................. 16-25 Permitting................................................................................................... 26 Our Commitment To You........................................................................... 27
About us Binkley & Barfield, Inc. (BBI) is an employee-owned multi-disciplined engineering consulting firm with headquarters in Houston and fully staffed regional offices in Richardson, Austin, and College Station. Incorporated in 1972 and helmed by Larry M. Barfield, P.E. as President, Brett Binkley as CEO, and David A. Hamilton, P.E. as Executive Vice President, the firm has been serving Texas for over 43 years and has a total company-wide staff of over 165 employees available to our clientele. BBI has a focus on regional and state surface transportation, complex public infrastructure, as well as utility projects. As a testament to our success, BBI continues to rank and gain recognition by publication such as the Alfred P. Sloan Awards for Business, Houston Business Journal, and Engineering New Record. BBI has built its practice around serving municipalities, special districts, counties, and transportation agencies in Texas.
Houston Headquarters Established 1972
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Austin Office Established 1998
49 out of over 100 Texas design firms. 2011 Top 10 Texas engineering firms in Transportation Design 2010 Top 5 Texas engineering Firms in Power Design
Richardson Office Established 1986
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Our Utility Engineering Expertise
Binkley & Barfield, (BBI) provides a full range of services to support electric utilities in the planning and analysis, design, permitting, and inspection of their transmission and distribution systems. Our knowledge of electrical systems in combination with telecommunications experience makes us uniquely qualified to complete projects on time and in accordance with the project budget. BBI combines tradition and expertise with state-of-the-art technology to create innovative solutions for all your projects. As a testament to our success, BBI is the only certified firm selected by CenterPoint Energy to provide engineering services for all eight (8) disciplines including, underground electric transmission and distribution, overhead feeder distribution, Gas distribution and transmission, telecommunications, inspections and subsurface utility engineering (SUE). The services we provide are inclusive of: Gas & Liquid Pipeline Transmission Distribution Pipeline Engineering • Feasibility Studies • Constructibility Analysis • Route Assessment • Preliminary and Detailed Design • Hydrostatic Test Specifications • Material and Construction Specifications • Horizontal Directional Design (HDD) • Bill of Material Development • Project Permitting • Pipeline Stress Analysis • Inspection Services • Construction Management • As-Built Services • Surveying • Cathodic Protection • Right-of-Way Negotiation and Acquisition
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Environmental Assessment Analysis and Design of Structural Protective Slabs
Facilities Engineering • Interconnect Facilities • Launchers & Receivers • Civil & Structural • Electrical & Instrumentation • Value Sites (Manual and Automated) • Tanks Project Management • Bid Document Preparation • Scheduling • Cost Estimating • Quality Control • Contract Preparation Underground Electrical Transmission & Distribution • Planning, feasibility, and analytical studies • Design Data Preparation • Route Planning and Selection • Surveying • Plan & Profile for underground ductbank systems • Trenchless Technology – HDD, Auger bore, Box Tunneling, Micro- tunneling • Traffic control • Construction Staking • Project Management • Medium Voltage Power Distribution Design • Licensing and permitting services and regulatory approvals • Materials Specification and Procurement • Contract Administration • Construction Observation
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Our Utility Engineering Expertise, Cont.
Telecommunications Outside Plant • Fiber route along long haul, and campus design with fiber placement instructions and route stationing • Horizontal directional bore, auger bore, and wireline bore design • Underground telecom conduit and ductbank design • Manhole, pullhole, and vault design • Permit procurement (city, state, and county municipalities) • Cost analysis and Bill of Materials • Project management • Construction Management • Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) for underground and aerial cabling routes (plan & profile, traffic control, splice prints, schematics, and detail sheets) Inside Plant • Project management • Facility site surveys to audit existing cabling, pathways, and spaces • Bill of Materials • Horizontal and riser cabling design (fiber, copper, and coax) • Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) and Visio services (cabling plans, telecom room layouts, equipment rack elevations and details Overhead Distribution Services • Route and Planning Selection • Design Utilizing Distribution Design Studio (DDS) • Design Utilizing LD-PRO • Underground Residential Design (URD) • Joint Trench • Street Light Design
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Preparation of work orders utilizing SAP Cost estimates Coordination with other utility companies Substation Feeder Getaway Design Overhead and Underground Feeder New Builds
Electrical & Telecommunication Inspection • Ductbanks • Manholes and Vaults • Transformers and Switch pads • Turn-ups at pedestal and pads • Access roads • Fiber Placement and pullholes • Directional bore / Trenching / Auger bore/ Box tunneling Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) • Quality Level A through D • Utility Designation & Mapping • Establishment of Horizontal and Vertical Utility Location • Data Collection for Utility Coordination and Design Utility Coordination • Utility Adjustment Coordination • Management and Verification • Utility Investigation • Conflict Analysis and Resolution • Records Research • Permit Submittal • Utility Agreements • Utility Engineering PS&E
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Our Utility Engineering Expertise, Cont.
Utility Relocation & Coordination Utility relocation and coordination is most successful when initiated as early as possible in a project. Binkley & Barfield’s (BBI) utility relocation professionals have the knowledge and experience to guide our clients through this often complex and difficult process. Our approach is designed to provide:
Cost Effectiveness
Our integrated utility coordination services mean you avoid having to contract with multiple firms for utility relocation, which saves you time, money, and provides peace of mind.
Continuity
Your BBI Utility Coordinator will manage every detail of the project from initial contacts to the project’s conclusion.
Strong Relationships with Utility Owners
BBI brings an extensive knowledge of the utility market, the skills to communicate effectively with utility owners, and the know-how to get the job done right.
Coordination with Staff
Resolving potential utility conflicts early in the design process will help avoid delays in design and construction schedules. Several key components make up a successful utility relocation project, including:
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Identify and notify all affected utilities Research available existing records Correlate record drawings to surface-visible features Conduct Subsurface Utility Investigations/Engineering (SUE) AASHTO standards compliance
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Coordinate with utility companies (group and individual meetings) Negotiate schedules and placement of utility relocations Determine property interests and reimbursement Prepare utility agreement assemblies Secure Utility Joint-Use Agreements/Quitclaims
Utility Adjustment Coordination
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Utility Relocation & Coordination (continued)
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Prepare utility layouts for existing and proposed facilities Identify and resolve utility conflicts Evaluate alternate solutions to assist clients and utility companies Review estimates and schedules Review plans for compliance with Utility Accommodation Rules
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Verify and ensure all new facilities are located according to plans Provide status reports for all utility adjustments Review payment requests for conformance with utility estimates Provide as-built drawings BBI is committed to providing our clients technical excellence with personal service. We are committed to:
Client Advocacy
Our managers and technical staff are experienced in advocating our clients’ positions before regulatory agencies through strong technical arguments, effective negotiations, and supportive technical reports.
Strong Project Management & QA/QC
We have successfully implemented thousands of assignments on time and within budget. Our Quality Assurance Program is designed to ensure accurate and reliable results that conform to our clients’ requirements and all applicable standards.
Emphasis on Client Service
Project managers at BBI understand that their obligation is to meet your needs, and that responsiveness is mandatory, not optional.
Communication
Our experience shows that project problems and misunderstandings can be avoided through clear and frequent communication between client and consultant.
Creative Thinking and Innovative Techniques
Our project managers and engineers are encouraged to approach projects from different perspectives and to apply new concepts and techniques as appropriate.
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SUBSURFACE UTILITY ENGINEERING (SUE) In the past twenty years, Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) has proven to be the preeminent risk management tool for all utility providers, designers, cities, transportation departments, and construction firms. Binkley & Barfield provides high quality Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Services utilizing the very latest technologies and equipment to better and more economically manage your subsurface utility risk. We have proven time and again that Binkley & Barfield’s team has the experience, resources, and commitment to provide superior consulting services in many fields. Our SUE Services completes the goal of providing a full range of in-house services, allowing us to truly take a project from conceptual planning through design coordination and initiation to completion and operation. SUE Services go beyond “Locating Services” such as 811 or One-Call. SUE is a highly accurate designation and mapping of the horizontal and vertical location of utilities that conforms to the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) C-I 38-02. Binkley & Barfield’s Engineers and Project Managers have worked with SUE statewide, and we are excited to bring this service to our new and existing Clients. Utilizing the newest technologies, Binkley & Barfield offers SUE QL-B 3D to find the horizontal and vertical position of a utility. This type of technology is unique in the world of SUE because it allows remote sensing on utilities as deep as 50 feet without any excavation. Additionally, Binkley & Barfield offers horizontal locating of plastic pipe with Ultra-Sonic technologies. These new technologies allow our clients alternatives to better and more economically manage their utility risks.
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SURVEYING SERVICES Baseline Corporation delivers quality surveying expertise based on over three decades of experience. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Binkley & Barfield, we supply surveying and mapping services to a growing list of clients in both the public and private sectors. Our surveyors and technicians employ state-of-theart field equipment and technology for the collection and interpretation of advanced surveys and maps. Our experience includes a broad range of architectural and engineering design projects, including land development, facilities, commercial, residential, transportation, highway, bridge, utility, and drainage projects. Baseline also provides mapping services for projects requiring right-ofway acquisition, hazardous waste sites, and petrochemical installations for the oil and gas industry. We perform control surveys and staking services for construction projects, and provide photogrammetric and GPS support for large area planning and design. It is these services, coupled with first-rate customer service, efficient timemanagement, and proven reliability, which set Baseline apart as the firm to meet all of your surveying needs. Our services include: • Boundary Surveys • Investigative Surveys • Expert Witness • Topographic Surveys • Route Surveys • Forensic Survey • Hazardous Waste Surveys • Construction Staking • Aerial Mapping Control • Subdivision Plats • GPS Surveys
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Client Input & Interaction Binkley & Barfield Project Web Portal Our Project Web Portal is a window into the daily workings of a project to provide transparency and exercise accountability. It is a custom web page that is tailor-made to the needs of our projects in an effort to serve our clients with a tool that can be accessed 24/7/365. The portal is a collection of and repository for various forms of data to meet the needs of our stakeholders wishing to get a quick understanding of the scope and condition of the project. It is designed to assist the project team daily by giving quick access to timely data. Depending on the type of project and what our client wants to track on the portal, customized selections are made available to allow the user to acquire information in a timely manner. Our portal is designed to provide an “over-the-shoulder” review to the client so decisions can be made quickly if it is determined that design is veering off course or if original design direction in the scope needs to be modified. The portal allows the client to take an active part in the day-today quality control process and interactively comment on any phase of design – if the client chooses to. Our portal takes advantage of the internet so it can be accessed anytime, anywhere as long as there is an active internet connection. Inspectors can use smart devices in the field and gain access to the Project Web Portal to drill down into the minute details of the design, allowing for access to find and review data specific to their inspection.
Customized tracking items on a Project Portal may include but is not limited to: Daily Journal Aerial Photo Project Kickoff Organization Chart Go By Drawings 3D Models Job Specifications Scope of Work
Project Manual Action Items OTS Review Google Earth Files FTP Site Revisions FAQ General Notes
Index of Sheets Contact List Project Drawings PS&E Reference Correspondence RFI Management Scrub Reports Drafting Guidelines
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CAD Downloads Meeting Minutes Project Schedule WinStorm Report Photo Gallery Technical Data Schematics Project Coordination
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OUR TEAM
Leadership Larry M. Barfield, P. E., F.NSPE, lmb@binkleybarfield.com President & Chairman of the Board Bringing experience to Binkley & Barfield (BBI) as a Principal-in-Charge on multiple electric, gas, transmission, and communication utility projects around Texas, Mr. Barfield has the experience and expertise to meet clients needs along with providing easy access to key private company decision makers. For 40 years, his knowledge and understanding of utility system parameters and constraints, along with his established relationships with utility partners, has served as an enhancement for the overall success of multiple BBI projects. Mr. Barfield attracts and mentors professionals resulting in a client reputation based on quality and trust. Youssef A. Laham, P. E., yl@binkleybarfield.com Vice President - Utility Group Leading a team of professional engineers and designers, Mr. Laham directs the design work for the utility team. The utility engineering team expertise covers all aspects of electric transmission and distribution, gas, telecommunication design, coordination, and construction inspection. Expertise in utility engineering includes: alignment overviews and conflict analysis, utility conflict resolution, permit coordination, planning, and overhead transmission and distribution to underground. Robert A. Johnson, raj@binkleybarfield.com Managing Director - Pipeline Services Offering BBI clients over a decade of diverse pipeline engineering experience, Mr. Johnson specializes in pipeline facilities within the production, transmission, and distribution sectors. His expertise includes conflict analysis, project design, utility coordination, environmental site assessment, and construction management. He also offers clients alternative development, horizontal direction drilling (HDD) design, gas control, SCADA, and cathodic protection experience. David W. Brown, R.C.D.D., O.S.P., T.P.M., dwb@binkleybarfield.com Sr. Project Manager Bringing over 20 years of telecommunication utility engineering industry experience in both the private and public sectors to BBI, Mr. Brown specializes in the telecom services. Prior to joining the BBI team, Mr. Brown rose through the ranks at CenterPoint Energy and served as a Program Manager and Director of Fiber Services for a telecom company. His first hand knowledge lends value to BBI clients in the management of all aspects of telecom utility designs. John J. Jaeger, jjaeger@binkleybarfield.com Subsurface Utility Engineer (SUE) With over 30 years of experience Mr. Jaeger has brought substantial experience to the Texas construction and engineering community which has proven crucial in Utility Coordination and Utility Conflict Resolution. His unique experience from having been on both the design and construction side of projects brings a prospective that readily benefits the needs and requirements of both parties.
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Resume: Larry Barfield, P.E., F.NSPE Proposed Principal in Charge
Recognized as a past State of Texas Engineer of the Year, Mr. Barfield brings over 43 years of diversified experience in connection with management, planning, designing, specifying, and providing construction phase services for mechanical and electrical systems on projects of a wide variety of project types and sizes. These projects involve private utility system interface and coordination, commercial and industrial high and low voltage power distribution, emergency generation supply, motor control applications, interior/ exterior lighting design, electrical equipment and apparatus selection as well as instrumentation system design and implementation. Mr. Barfield has a reputation for working directly with public agencies, private developers, owners, and the management of power, gas and communication companies. In addition to administering corporate policy and maintaining cohesion of engineering efforts for BBI, Mr. Barfield has had extensive past involvement as Project Manager and/or Principle-In-Charge on multiple private utility companies electric, gas, transmission and communication projects around Texas.
YEARS EXPERIENCE 43 EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering Texas A&M University EXPERTISE • Electrical Power Distribution Design • SCADA Systems • Instrumentation and Control • Private Utility Design (Power, Gas, Telecom) • Utility Company Interface/ Coordination LICENSE Professional Engineer, Texas No. 39337 HONORS • 2010 State Engineer of the Year • 2010 Greater Houston TSPE Engineer of the Year
Mr. Barfield past experience with medium voltage power distribution systems has been well documented. His experience profile includes direct working relationships with numerous Power Companies and he has been responsible for 12.47kV and 34.5kV distributions systems (radical, primary-selective, loop, etc.) requiring special analytical studies prior to construction and implementation. During the course of his 43 year career he has been directly involved with many local high profile and prestigious infrastructure projects where he has continuously demonstrated his technical expertise and his ability to produce successful projects for a long list of repeat clients. His relevant project experience include: IH-10 Transmission Line Expansion (CenterPoint Energy) - Houston, Texas Mr. Barfield served as Project Principal and QA/QC responsible for relocation of 2-138kV Overhead Transmission Circuits to include a 28,000 foot Underground System between IH610 and the Sam Houston Tollway. Project was needed to facilitate the widening of I-10 between 610 and Beltway 8. Bredero Pipe Coating Plant (Bredero) – Houston, Texas Mr. Barfield served as Project Manager for a 12.47kV underground distribution system (5000ft) involving a looped 750MCM, 15kV cable systems to 5-2500KVA unit substations Bush Intercontinental Airport Electrical Design (CenterPoint Energy) - Houston, Texas Mr. Barfield served as Project Principal responsible for the design of the Electrical Primary System for existing and proposed physical plant underground feeder connections and runway expansion. Project led to the overall mapping of CenterPoint Energy’s as-built facilities and ongoing conversion to an underground 34.5kV system. 69th St. Biosolids Plant (City of Houston) - Houston, Texas Mr. Barfield served as Electrical Project Manager for $100 million plant involving redundant 12.47kV distribution cable systems with double ended unit substations (22,000KVA capacity) and automatic transfer of critical load centers. Shell Woodcreek Facility (Shell Oil Company) - Houston, Texas Mr. Barfield served as Electrical Project Manager for the 145 acre campus project with 15,000 feet of a looped 12.47kV distribution system with 5 load centers (7500KVA). Almeda Sims WWTP (City of Houston) - Houston, Texas Mr. Barfield served as Electrical Project Manager for the conversion of a single source electrical supply to a dual source primary selective distribution system involving selective manipulations of two incoming underground 12.47kV power sources serving an electrical load of 8800KVA. METRO Downtown Light Rail Fiber & Electric Project (CenterPoint Energy) - Houston, Texas Mr. Barfield served as Project Principal and QA/QC responsible for Relocation of Major Underground Electrical and Fiber Facilities along the Light Rail Corridor in Downtown Houston, Texas Medical Center and Midtown. Westpark Toll Road Fiber Optic Cable Relocation (Reliant Energy) - Houston, Texas Mr. Barfield served as Project Principal and QA/QC responsible for over 2 miles of conduit installation with channel crossings, multiple city street crossings and a 700 foot directionally bored crossing of the Sam Houston Tollway, 60 feet underground, between future retaining walls and under the future Interchange of the Westpark Tollroad. IH-10 Gas Pipeline Expansion (CenterPoint Energy) - Houston, Texas Mr. Barfield served as Project Principal and QA/QC responsible for Multiple Gas Pipeline Relocations totaling 113,000 linear feet along both Eastbound and Westbound frontage roads between IH-610 and the Sam Houston Tollway.
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Resume: Youssef Laham, P.E. Proposed Project Manager
As the Utility Vice President, Mr. Laham brings over 13 years of valuable experience and expertise in utility engineering design, with the majority of his experience being in overhead and underground power distribution and transmission, and telecommunication including fiber optic and copper cables. In addition he brings valuable relationships and experience coordinating with private and governmental agencies for approvals and organizing clients needs, while directing job consultants and scheduling projects. Together this blend of knowledge, expertise, along with Mr. Laham’s hard work lends expertise and leadership skills to Binkley & Barfield (BBI) team projects. His relevant project experience includes:
YEARS EXPERIENCE 13 EDUCATION Masters of Science, Civil Engineering Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering University of Houston EXPERTISE • Electrical Utility Engineering • Underground Utility Engineering • Utility Design Coordination • Electrical Power Distribution • Electrical Power Design • SCADA Systems • Civil Engineering • Environmental Assessment LICENSE Professional Engineer, Texas No. 97342 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Gulf Coast Trenchless Association CERTIFICATION CUIRE—Advanced Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) Certificate #10003 Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
IH-10 Transmission Line Relocation (CenterPoint Energy) - Houston, Texas As Team Leader, Mr. Laham was responsible for route study development, plan and profile design, traffic control plans, permitting, and coordination for relocation of the overhead towers mounted transmission facility to dual concrete encased ductbanks. The 11 miles of ductbank were designed to CenterPoint Energy design standards. The project required coordination with City of Houston, TxDOT, Roadway Design, and other public and private utilities. Polk to Garrott Substation Transmission Relocation (CenterPoint Energy) - Houston, Texas Mr. Laham served as Project Manager for route study development, plan and profile design, traffic control plans, permitting, and coordination for relocation of 13,000 feet of underground ductbank to contain three 8-inch and three 4-inch PVC conduits from the Polk substation to the Midtown substation terminating at Garrott substation. Horizontal directional drilling, wood box tunnels, open cut, and micro-tunneling were used during construction. Tasks included re-design for two HDD crossings, one for 1,840 feet, and the other for 1,300 feet. The project required coordination with City of Houston, Metro, TxDOT, and other public and private agencies. CenterPoint Energy Electric Substation Gateways (CenterPoint Energy Electric Overhead Distribution) - South Houston, Greenspoint, and Sugar Land, Texas Mr. Laham served as Project Manager responsible for reviewing the engineering analysis and construction drawings for fifteen CenterPoint Energy substation gateways across the Houston Area. He coordinated all designs with CenterPoint Energy substation and overhead distribution staff including operational staff to ensure daily activities in the substations are not interrupted during construction activities. Barbours Cut Terminal Fiber Expansion and Improvements Project (Port of Houston Authority) Morgans Point, Texas Mr. Laham served as Project Manager responsible for reviewing the engineering analysis, executive summaries and presentations for the fiber route expansion preliminary engineering report (PER) for connectivity from the Turning Basin Terminal to the Barbours Cut Terminal Network Control Centers, Administration Buildings, and Coast Guard Microwave Tower Site. Mr. Laham was also Project Principal Engineer for oversight of the engineering and design for the installation of a 144 count armored single-mode fiber cable, and placement of 2-4” HDPE conduits with (3) 1.25” multicolored HDPE innerducts. IH-10 Distribution Line Conversion (CenterPoint Energy) - Houston, Texas Mr. Laham served as Project Manager, responsible for the design, conflict analysis, coordination, and permitting for the relocation of 45 aerial crossings to underground for the IH-10 Katy Freeway Expansion. Houston Downtown Street Reconstruction Projects (CenterPoint Energy) - Houston, Texas Mr. Laham served as Team leader for 24 street construction projects in downtown Houston for approximately 10 miles of underground ductbank, and thirty manhole designs. Mr. Laham coordinated design with the City of Houston, Metro, and other public and private agencies, and attended weekly meetings representing CNP. Metro Underground Distribution and Fiber Facilities (CenterPoint Energy) - Houston, Texas: As Project Engineer, Mr. Laham was responsible for the utility design of all CenterPoint Energy major underground electric distribution facilities and fiber routes along the Light Rail Corridor in Downtown Houston Medical Center and Midtown. The project required coordination with roadway design and other public and private utility design as well as obtaining permits through the City of Houston. Bertner Street Project Electrical Line Relocation (CenterPoint Energy) - Houston, Texas As Project Manager, Mr. Laham was responsible for design of plan and profile design for the relocation of the three phase 35kV overhead line and fiber cables to underground.
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Resume: Jose Villarreal, Jr.
Electrical Transmission/Distribution Design
Bringing to Binkley & Barfield (BBI) valuable experience in the utility design industry, Mr. Villarreal specializes in the plan and profile design for electric utility projects. In addition to design expertise, Mr. Villarreal brings work ethics and project driven experience that clients appreciate with over 14 years of service. His relevant project experience include: Garrott Substation to Polk Substation, Transmission Project (CenterPoint Energy) - Houston, Texas As Utility Designer, Mr. Villarreal was responsible for the design of plan and profile drawings in accordance with CenterPoint Energy’s Standards for a new underground system design consisting of over 12,000 feet of 138kV transmission circuit and fiber cables. River Oaks Boulevard Electrical Line Relocation (CenterPoint Energy) - Houston, Texas As Utility Designer, Mr. Villarreal was responsible for the design of plan and profile drawings for lowering existing electrical conduits and fiber cables to avoid conflict with proposed public utilities and designed new conduit system for existing circuits to minimize the time of any potential outages. YEARS EXPERIENCE 14 EDUCATION Drafting Technology Certification San Jacinto College EXPERTISE • Utility Design • ARC Map • ARC GIS MicroStation • AutoCAD CERTIFICATION ARC GIS MicroStation Certified
Bertner Street Project Electrical Line Relocation (CenterPoint Energy) - Houston, Texas As Utility Designer, Mr. Villarreal was responsible for the design of plan and profile drawings for the relocation of a three phase 35kV overhead line and fiber cables to underground for the Bertner Street Project. Braeswood Project Electrical Line Relocation (CenterPoint Energy) - Houston, Texas As Utility Designer, Mr. Villarreal was responsible for the design of plan and profile drawings and alignment overviews for the relocation of overhead distribution lines and fiber cables to underground. He also coordinated with roadway design and other public and private utility design partners, thus avoiding cross design conflicts with foreign design disciplines. State Highway 6 Shell Research Center Feeder Relocation (CenterPoint Energy) - Houston, Texas As Utility Designer, Mr. Villarreal was responsible for the design of plan and profile drawings for relocation of the electrical three phase 35kV overhead feeder main to underground. Pinehill Lane Electrical Line Relocation (CenterPoint Energy) - Houston, Texas As Utility Designer, Mr. Villarreal was responsible for the design of plan and profile drawings in accordance with CenterPoint Energy’s Standards for the relocation of the three phase 35kV overhead line to underground for the Pinehill Lane project. University of Houston Steel Casing Relocation (CenterPoint Energy) - Houston, Texas As Utility Designer, Mr. Villarreal was responsible for the design and coordination for the relocation of 2 (30”) steel casings beneath White Oak Bayou to a depth of 80 feet. Obtained permit through City of Houston, Corps of Engineers, HCFCD, and TxDOT. Shell Research Center Feeder Relocation (CenterPoint Energy) - Houston, Texas As Utility Designer, Mr. Villarreal was responsible for relocation of the three phase 35kV overhead main feeder to underground. Prepared plan and profile drawings per CenterPoint Energy’s Standards, traffic control plan, and street cut plan. He was responsible for coordinating and obtaining proper permits through City of Houston, TxDOT, HCTRA, and HCFCD. US 59 Crossings at State Highway 6 Auger Bored Crossings (CenterPoint Energy) - Sugar Land, Texas As Utility Designer, Mr. Villarreal was responsible for design, in support of two auger bored crossings, for CenterPoint Energy Electric. The bored crossings replaced existing aerial lines in conflict with new TxDOT overpasses. METRO Solutions Southeast Corridor Fiber Expansion Project, Comcast Cable/Phonoscope Communication - Houston, Texas Mr. Villarreal was responsible for the design and CAD drafting for the relocation of 15 aerial OSP fiber and electrical distribution crossings critical to underground ductbank facilities. Hobby Airport Duct Installation (CenterPoint Energy) - Houston, Texas As Task Leader, Mr. Villarreal was responsible for plan and profile, traffic control plan, street cut layout for the installation of 9 - 6” for ductbank 10,000 linear feet. He was also responsible for coordinating and obtaining proper permits through City of Houston and TxDOT.
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Resume: Robert A. Johnson Managing Director - Pipeline Services
Mr. Johnson has extensive experience in the natural gas industry, He currently oversees the design work for the relocation and upgrade of pipeline facilities with the assistance of engineers, designers, and CAD operators. Responsibilities include project management from preliminary design to completion, as well as conflict analysis, project design, utility coordination, project estimating, environmental site assessment, permitting, and project and construction management. Mr. Johnson offers BBI clients the development of design alternatives as well as horizontal direction drilling (HDD) design, gas control, SCADA, and cathodic protection experience. His relevant project experience includes: US 290 Gas Pipeline Relocations (CenterPoint Energy) – Houston, Texas As Senior Project Manager, Mr. Johnson is responsible for the supervision of conflict analysis, alignment overview, plan and profile design, (HDD) design, cathodic protection design, permitting, Utility Agreement Assembly submittal, traffic control plans, and construction management for the US 290 Relocation Project. The design includes 2” to 18” plastic and steel, intermediate and high pressure gas lines. Coordination with TxDOT, the City of Houston, and various utilities is required for the relocation of gas facilities within the project area. YEARS EXPERIENCE 11 EXPERTISE • Conflict Analysis • Project Design • Cathodic Protection • Utility Coordination • Cost Estimation • Permitting • Construction Management PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Texas Gas Association Houston Gas Producers Association Houston Pipeliners Association San Antonio Pipeliners Association CERTIFICATION Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) CUIRE—Advanced Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD): Certificate #10004
Bellaire Boulevard, UPRR to Poor Farm Ditch (CenterPoint Energy) - Houston, Texas Mr. Johnson served as Project Manager for the design and coordination of the relocation of two separate natural gas systems, which included 5,000 LF of 8” HP steel main and 6,500 LF of 4” and 2” IP polyethylene plastic and steel pipe. Technical support was provided for field generated changes within the congested two mile stretch of roadway construction. This project required coordination between three city public utilities and various private utilities. AC Mitigation Project to Protect a 24-inch Transmission Pipeline (Virginia Natural Gas /AGL Resources) - Eastern Virginia Mr. Johnson served as on-site Project Manager for an AC mitigation project on a natural gas transmission pipeline which included the installation of approximately 40 miles of zinc ribbon by plow, trench, and HDD through an 80 mile stretch of right-of-way. The project also included the installation of over 200 decoupling devices, 550 ground rods, and almost 1000 pipeline verification digs. Various reports were provided to the client to communicate the project status through weekly progress meetings. Ensured project activities were performed in accordance with the project plans and specifications and contract commitments. The project was completed with environmental compliance, zero accidents, and four weeks ahead of schedule. Sabine Street System Improvement Project, Memorial Drive to Allen Parkway (CenterPoint Energy) - Houston, Texas Mr. Johnson served as Project Manager on this project on the outskirts of Downtown Houston which consisted of a 1,550 LF directional bore under Buffalo Bayou with an ultimate depth of approximately 85 feet below natural ground. Assisted in the analysis, plan and profile design, and environmental permit coordination with the City of Houston, US Army Corps of Engineers, and Texas Historical Commission. Casing Extensions/Concrete Caps (Kinder Morgan Tejas Pipeline/Natural Gas Pipeline of America) - Texas and Arkansas As Project Manager, Mr. Johnson provided engineering and construction staking for numerous pipeline crossings throughout Texas and Arkansas. The product pipes ranged from 18” to 36” with the split casing ranging from 24” to 42”. Services included plan and profile drawings including overall plans and work areas, specifications, bill of material lists, survey staking, and as-built drawings. Coordination involved state and local municipalities, as well as pipeline company personnel. San Felipe, Sage Road to IH-610 (CenterPoint Energy) - Houston, Texas Mr. Johnson served as Project Manager for the design and coordination of the relocation of over 5,700 LF of 6”, 4” and 2” polyethylene plastic and steel pipe natural gas facilities. Relocation occurred within the one mile stretch of roadway construction in the congested Houston Downtown Galleria area. Pinemont from TC Jester Blvd. to Ella Blvd (CenterPoint Energy) - Pasadena, Texas Mr. Johnson served as Project Manager for the design and coordination of the relocation of over 11,500 LF of 6”, 4”, and 2” polyethylene plastic and steel natural gas facilities. Project required a plan and profile design for approval from Harris County Flood Control District and coordination with the City of Houston contractor for a directional bore. Fairmont Parkway at HCFCD Ditch (CenterPoint Energy & PPG Industries) - La Porte, Texas Mr. Johnson served as Project Manager for the design and coordination of the relocation of 400 LF of 8” steel natural gas pipeline under an existing flood control ditch and active railroad for CenterPoint Energy. The relocation was ahead of proposed channel improvements. Project required review and permitting from Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) and Union Pacific Railroad. Also designed and coordinated the relocation of a 6“ steel chemical water line and a 6” plastic chemical wastewater line under the HCFCD channel for PPG.
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Resume: David W. Brown, RCDD, OSP, TPM Telecommunication Design
Bringing over 25 years of experience in the engineering and telecom industry, Mr. Brown specializes in all aspects of project management from design to construction. Responsibilities include the management of projects, project design, utility conflict, permit procurement, cost estimates, and construction management on telecom projects. Mr. Brown is a Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) and is Project Management Certified through Telecommunications Project Management Association (TPMA) ensuring BBI clients up to date, cost-effective, and efficient management in every area of their telecom project. His relevant project experience includes:
YEARS EXPERIENCE 25 EDUCATION Masters Biblical Studies Dallas Theological Seminary Bachelor of Science Business Management Le Tourneau University A.A.S. Computer Drafting Technology Lamar University EXPERTISE • Outside Plant Design • Inside Plant Design • Microwave Design • Telecom Circuit Design • Telecom Rawland Site Design PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) Telecommunication Project Management Association CERTIFICATION Registered Communications Distributions Designer (RCDD) Telecommunications Project Management Association Certification (TPM) Outside Plant Designer (OSP) Advanced Fiber Optic Designer Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
Barbours Cut Terminal Fiber Expansion and Improvements Project - Morgans Point, Texas (Port of Houston Authority) - Houston, Texas Mr. Brown served as Project Manager, responsible for performing fiber route design for connectivity from the Turning Basin Terminal to the Barbours Cut Terminal Network Control Centers, Administration Buildings, and Coast Guard Microwave Tower Site. The project included Horizontal Directional Drilling design underneath the Barbours Cut Terminal concrete slab from the Amenities Building the Administrations Building, and from the Morgans Point Cost Guard Station to the Barbours Cut Terminal Administration Building, and engineering and design for the installation of a 144 count armored single-mode fiber cable, and placement of 2-4” HDPE conduits with (3) 1.25” multicolored HDPE innerducts. Additional tasks included coordination with the Barbours Cut Terminal Operations & Maintenance team to ensure no impacts occurred with terminal operations or ship to shore cranes, coordination with the PHA IT Department, Survey Coordination, and Dannenbaum and Jacobs Engineering to ensure no conflicts occurred with the terminal Master Plan. Construction Phase and Bid Management Services were also provided with RFI’s answered through the PHA MOSS application. East Fiber Route Rehab Project and West Fiber Route Projects (CenterPoint Energy) - Houston, Texas Mr. Brown served as Project Manager, responsible for performing project management, underground fiber route analysis, evaluations and costs calculations for engineering, construction and materials cost recommendations, and the design of the customer owned outside plant for the installation of over 54 miles of 144 ct. single-mode Corning fiber cable placed with three (3) 1.25” multicolored HDPE innerducts. The route engineering includes the design of open cut, trench and plow in rural and urban areas, Horizontal Directional Drilling design under highways, streams, and railroads, pullhole and manhole placement, fiber panel installation, splice location splicing, development of fiber optic specifications for construction installation splicing and bi-directional OTDR testing and power meter, permit procurement with authorities having jurisdiction such as Railroads, TxDOT, Harris County Flood Control District, United States Army Corp of Engineers, and the City of Houston, Project Management, preliminary engineering route design plans, fiber route phase engineering and construction coordination, Survey Coordination for topographic survey, scheduling with MS Project Office, Construction Bid Package Development and Coordination, Construction Management, OSP Construction Inspection Services, and As-built Documentation. Mag Park Service Center to Navigation Service Center Fiber Ring (CenterPoint Energy) - Houston, Texas Mr. Brown serves as Project Manager, performing fiber route expansion analysis to the new Navigation Service Center, project management and design of approximately 1 mile of 144 ct. single-mode Corning fiber cable placed with three (3) 1.25” multicolored HDPE innerducts in 4” HDPE conduits and steel casing. The route engineering includes logistics coordination with local business owners to ensure Horizontal Directional Drilling and the construction process does not interfere with the company’s normal shipping operations which involves 7x24 fork lift and truck shipments in and out of the business facilities, HDD Design, manholes, permit procurement with authorities having jurisdiction such as Railroads, and the City of Houston, splicing specifications, environmental and geotechnical coordination, and survey coordination in the Central Business District of Downtown Houston. Telecom Ductbank Plans for Relocation of Telecom Companies on Westheimer: From Kirby to South Shepherd (Upper Kirby District) - Houston, Texas Mr. Brown served as Project Manager, responsible for performing project management and HDD design of telecom ductbank, manholes, and handholes for relocation of Phonoscope, AT&T, Comcast and City of Houston fiber cables. Task also included cost estimation for materials and construction, coordination with Phonoscope, AT&T, Comcast, Transtar, City of Houston Capital Improvement Permit Review Team, and plan approvals from Phonoscope, AT&T and Comcast. 6-4” ‘C’ PVC Ductbank for AT&T Fiber Route Expansion FM 1325 and County Road 172 To SH 45 (AT&T) - Round Rock, Texas Mr. Brown served as Project Manager, performing permit requirement analysis, fiber route expansion analysis for AT&T’s fiber network design, HDD Design, open cut trenching, manholes, fiber route design, and permit procurement. The project included design for 4’x8’x6’ telecommunications manholes, open cut trench design, and directional bore design under SH 45 for a 6-4” ‘C’ PVC fiber ductbank from FM 1325 and County Road 172 to 1100 Louis Henna Street Emerson Building, north of SH 45 in Round Rock, Texas. Permits procured with TxDOT, Round Rock, and Williamson County.
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Resume: John Jaeger
Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)
Mr. Jaeger has over 30 years of experience in the construction management industry, including Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE). He has been used on SUE projects throughout Texas to find and map utilities and bring technological advancements to the SUE industry. Mr. Jaeger has brought substantial experience to the Texas construction and engineering community which has proven crucial in Utility Coordination and Utility Conflict Resolution. His unique experience from having been on both the design and construction side of projects brings a prospective that readily benefits the needs and requirements of both parties. This expertise was utilized by the US Department of HUD when Mr. Jaeger performed their Federal Contracting. His relevant project experience include:
YEARS EXPERIENCE 30 EDUCATION Masters of Science, Civil Engineering Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Columbia University EXPERTISE Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Utility Coordination Utility Conflict Resolution Engineering Analysis Federal Contracting PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Construction Specifications Institute CERTIFICATION General Contractors License (State of California)
Enterprise Products Operating – Houston, Texas Mr. Jaeger was contacted to find a way to establish the horizontal and vertical position of a 14” gas line that is reported to be 45’ deep and running diagonally under an overpass that is to have new piers drilled as part of a TxDOT improvement project. All previous efforts of designating this pipeline had failed (including a 60” diameter X 50’ Test Hole). Due to its high profile, this work had to be completed in two weeks. Mr. Jaeger utilized the new technology of 3D Designating to perform SUE Quality Level B that yielded both the horizontal and vertical position of the gas line without any excavation or intrusion of the gas line. The field work was completed in one day and the utility map and report was delivered two days later, well within the two week time frame and at a fraction of the cost of the other designation attempts. Cable Tex – Houston, Texas Mr. Jaeger was asked to designate a gas line that was afflicted with electrical interference caused by 345 KV transmission lines running directly over the affected area. All previous designation work had failed and due to a proposed directional bore, this pipelines location was critical. Utilizing SUE Quality Level B 3D Technology and Extremely Low Frequency (ELF), Mr. Jaeger had SUE Designation Crews map the utility and establish the horizontal and vertical position of the gas line. The field work was completed in four hours and utilizing real-time mobile computing, the map and report were delivered the following day. CenterPoint Energy – Houston, Texas Mr. Jaeger served as Project Manager for this SUE Level A test hole project that required five separate deep vacuum excavations, street core drilling, street restoration, setting up and taking down lane closures and completing everything in the same day between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. By utilizing advanced site management, and multiple frequency transmitters, Mr. Jaeger was able to complete all tasks and reopen the road well within the allowed time frame thereby greatly reducing the impact to the public and exposure by the Client. Lonestar Transmission (Nextera) – West, Texas While with SAM, Inc., Mr. Jaeger served1 as the SUE Project Manager for sweeping and mapping of existing utilities in the 350 mile proposed electrical transmission corridor, and producing Utility Exhibits of all utility crossings. This work required a high degree of organization and flexibility due to the daily changes in the proposed route caused by obstructions and land owner issues. Additionally, there was no allowance of additional time for these changes in the completion schedule. Mr. Jaeger created a real time communication with the field, daily meetings with utility providers and the Client, and multi day uploads of deliverables to design engineers. The project was completed on time and no utilities damaged. IH 35 Waco Section 4A & 4B (TxDOT Waco District) – Waco, Texas While with SAM, Inc., Mr. Jaeger served as the Project Manager for SUE Level A test holes and Quality Level B Designation and Utility Mapping. This was a highly accelerated project with critical levels of traffic and limited utility records. Mr. Jaeger brought the utility providers together to establish their best location information, had SUE Designation Crews map utilities and excavated 523 test holes while mitigating the traffic issues. Using real-time mobile technology Mr. Jaeger made weekly deliveries of data and completed this project in less than two months. HH Gen Tie (Florida Light and Power) - West, Texas While with SAM, Inc., Mr. Jaeger served as Project Manager for SUE sweeping of the 235 mile electrical transmission corridor and Utility Exhibits for all utility crossings for this extensive project. His work included concurrent adjustments to the route and simultaneous QA/QC operations to confirm areas where structures were to be drilled along the entire 235 mile corridor. Mr. Jaeger instituted an organizational flow and daily client communication to maintain the arduous project schedule and make timely deliveries of the Utility Exhibits. FM 2275 (Bucher, Willis and Ratliff Corporation) - Tyler, Texas While with SAM, Inc., Mr. Jaeger served as SUE Project Manager for Level B work which included survey of surface features, record research, construction permit research, utility owner research, utility meetings, and drawings.
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CENTERPOINT ENERGY ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION AND NATURAL GAS PIPELINE | IH-10 EXPANSION PROJECT UTILITY ENGINEERING SERVICES - HOUSTON, TEXAS
Client: CenterPoint Energy Electrical Transmission and Distribution and Gas Engineering Contact Information: Erich Schoennagel, P.E., 713.207.6498, erich.schoennagel@centerpointenergy.com Mr. Norbert Gonzales, 713.207.6168, norbert.gonzales@centerpointenergy.com Mr. Louis Cardenas 713.207.6450, louis.cardenas@centerpointenergy.com Project Services: From start to finish, Binkley & Barfield provided Utility Engineering Services relocation designs for all CenterPoint Energy distribution and transmission facilities, all natural gas facilities, and fiber optic designs within the 25 mile stretch of IH-10 (Katy Freeway). All designs were in accordance with CenterPoint Energy policy’s and guidelines, as well as with federal, state, and municipality requirements. Electric Transmission Overview: • Replaced overhead transmission tower mounted facilities with underground dual ductbanks • Relocated over 11 miles of underground 138 kV transmission line under frontage road • Installed dual 9-8” PVC concrete encased ductbanks • Open trench, horizontal directional drill, (HDD) auger bore, and box tunneling methods were utilized • Responsible for the coordination of construction schedules, permitting, and approval including TxDOT, City of Houston, Harris County Flood Control District, U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Texas Historical Commission, along with various departments within CenterPoint Energy. Electric Distribution Overview: • Converted 45 aerial crossings to underground • 42 horizontal directional drill (HDD) crossings • 3 auger bore crossings • Engineered excavation pits
Fiber Optic Overview: • AT&T OSP Underground Fiber Relocations • Phonoscope OSP Underground Fiber Relocations • TV Max OSP Underground Fiber Relocations • Installed 3 - 1 1/4” Multi-colored HDPE Innerducts Natural Gas Facilities Overview: • Over 25 miles of natural gas lines were installed • Polyethylene plastic and steel pipe were used • Main pipe diameters ranged from 2” up to 12” • Design pressures included Intermediate Pressure (IP) and High Pressure (HP) • Hundreds of commercial and residential gas service lines • Open cut and horizontal directional drill (HDD) methods
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POLK TO GARROTT SUBSTATION - HOUSTON, TEXAS
Client: CenterPoint Energy Transmission 138 kV Project Contact Information: Erich Schoennagel, P.E., 713.207.6498, erich.schoennagel@centerpointenergy.com Summary of Project Services: Binkley & Barfield (BBI) provided engineering services for the installation of 13,000 linear feet of a 138 kV Transmission system for CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric Transmission from Garrott substation to Midtown substation ultimately ending at the Polk substation. The project required the creation of designs and the use of construction methods including trenchless technologies to minimize impact on automobile and pedestrian traffic in this congested urban areas. This stipulation required the use of Micro-tunneling, Box Tunneling, Open Trench, and Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) construction methods. BBI used specialized planning and equipment to accommodate two HDD drills in very restrictive, narrow, and congested areas of the project. One of the equipment used to successfully complete the project within the constraints of space and time was a 300,000-pound-pullback drill rig manufactured by Laney, used on both street crossings. This HDD unit was powered by a 500-horsepower engine to allow for the significant field power necessary to complete the project. BBI was responsible for full engineering services including Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD), Surveying, Construction Staking, Plan and Profile design for ductbanks, Manholes, Traffic Control Design, and approvals/permitting from multiple agencies including TxDOT, City of Houston, METRO, Houston Community College, and The Midtown District.
UPPER KIRBY DISTRICT PUBLIC UTILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ALONG WESTHEIMER FROM KIRBY TO S. SHEPARD - HOUSTON, TEXAS
Client: Upper Kirby District Contact Information: Rajesh Tanwani, PE, 713.541.0032, rtanwani@gundacorp.com Summary of Project Services: Binkley & Barfield (BBI) was selected to perform engineering design services for the conversion of CenterPoint Energy’s Electrical, AT&T, Comcast, and Phonoscope aerial lines to underground. BBI developed plan and profile drawings, Traffic Control Plans, and Street Cut restoration plans. In addition, BBI responsible for the coordination and permits from the City of Houston, CenterPoint Energy, METRO, Comcast, Phonoscope, and Upper Kirby District.
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CENTERPOINT ENERGY ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION COUNTERPOISE PROJECT ALONG BNSF RAILROAD IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS
Client: CenterPoint Energy Electric Transmission Contact Information: Erich Schoennagel, P.E.:, 713.207.6498, erich.schoennagel@centerpointenergy.com Summary of Project Scope: Binkey & Barfield (BBI) designed and coordinated with CenterPoint Energy and BNSF railroad for the installation of four (4) 500 MCM buried bare copper cables along BNSF railroad right-of-way to reduce the magnetic field coupling from nominally parallel CenterPoint Energy’s 345 kV transmission line. Two (2) 500 MCM cables were placed on each side of BNSF’s tracks, approximately 12.5 feet from the tracks centerline. BBI developed the construction drawings for the installation that included, horizontal directional drill (HDD), railroad plow and open trench. BBI also acquired all the necessary permits from the County, TxDOT, US Arms Corps of Engineers and BNSF railroad. Project Overview: • Survey • Coordination with BNSF’s main office and field rep. • Construction Drawings • Traffic Control Plans • Construction Staking • AS-Built Drawing
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WESTCHASE DISTRICT FEASIBILITY STUDY - HOUSTON, TEXAS
Cliet: Westchase District Contact Information: Irma Sanchez, Vice President - Projects, 713.780.9434, isanchez@westchasedistrict.com Summary of Project Services: Binkley & Barfield (BBI) prepared a complete Feasibility Study Report to relocate 2 ½ miles of overhead power lines and other telecommunications, fiber optic and service lines along Westheimer Road from Westerland Drive to Gessner Road and from Seagler Road to Woodland Park Drive. In addition to the electrical engineering services, utility coordination services were also provided. This included collaboration with all service providers on the CenterPoint Energy poles including SBC/AT&T, Phonoscope, Comcast, Time Warner, and Metro. The Feasibility Study presented multiple alternatives to Westchase District with complete cost estimates for all three alternatives, including: • • •
Alternative 1 – Relocation of Existing Overhead Circuits and Equipment to Alternate Locations, i.e. back lots, rear of properties Alternative 2 – Replace portions of Existing Overhead Circuits with Underground Circuits, i.e. removal of some poles to be replaced with underground circuits, leaving poles that directly feed to businesses and residences Alternative 3 – Replacement of All Existing Overhead Circuits with Underground Circuits and Pad Mounted Switch and Transformer Pads
METRONATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT ALONG GESSNER AT IH10 - HOUSTON, TEXAS
Client: MetroNational Contact Information: Glenn Furhrman, AIA, LEED Green Associate, 713.586.6222, glenn.fuhrman@metronational.com Summary of Project Services: Binkley & Barfield (BBI) was selected to perform engineering design services for the conversion of CenterPoint Energy’s Electrical, AT&T, Comcast, and Phonoscope aerial lines to underground. BBI developed plan and profile drawings, Traffic Control Plans, and Street Cut restoration plans. In addition, BBI responsible for the coordination and permits from the City of Houston, CenterPoint Energy, METRO, Comcast, Phonoscope, and Upper Kirby District.
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CENTERPOINT ENERGY DISTRIBUTION UNDERGROUND DUCTBANK DESIGN ALONG US 290 - HOUSTON, TEXAS
Client: CenterPoint Energy Contact Information: Norbert Gonzalez, 713.207.6168, norbert.gonzales@centerpointenergy.com Summary of Project Services: US 290 from IH 610 to FM 2920 is planned to service 964,000 motorists by 2040, in preparation for the major changes to be made to this widely used corridor, Binkley & Barfield provided engineering services for the conversion of 12 Aerial Crossings to underground facilities. The existing aerial crossings mounted the wood poles were in conflict with the proposed improvement for the US 290 expansion project. Binkley & Barfield (BBI) was responsible for the survey, route planning, design, permitting, SUE, traffic control plans, and coordination with TxDOT and all other utility companies. All the aerial crossings were replaced by the installation of the 36” steal casing bore with 6-6’ pvc conduits and placings manholes and terminal poles. BBI also designed specialized traffic control plans and coordinated with business owner to minimize interruptions during construction.
CENTERPOINT ENERGY DISTRIBUTION UNDERGROUND DUCTBANK DESIGN ALONG JFK BOULEVARD - HOUSTON, TEXAS
Client: CenterPoint Energy Contact Information: Norbert Gonzalez, 713.207.6168, norbert.gonzales@centerpointenergy.com Summary of Project Services: This project required the installation of 9-6” PVC ductbank for 5000 Linear Feet along JFK Blvd that involved the coordination of federal and local agencies, the Houston Airport System, the City of Houston, as well as CenterPoint Energy Major Underground. In order to completely understand the existing conditions along the boulevard and more importantly to minimize the cost of unplanned or unknown utilities, underground utility investigations in the form of Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) was performed at the early stages of design, along with route surveying to complete design preparations. Binkley & Barfield (BBI), designed for the use of trenchless technologies, using Horizontal Directional Drilling as well as, Box Tunneling.
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Our Project Experience Here are a few examples of our utility inspection projects with CenterPoint Energy: UPPER KIRBY DISTRICT Upgrading utilities on Kirby Drive between Richmond Avenue and Westheimer Road required over 70 inspections on 20 manholes, 22 terminal poles and over 20,000 feet of ductbank requiring from 2 to 12 conduits in the ductbank. Boring underneath existing roadways was necessary to complete tie-in. UPPER KIRBY REDEVELOPMENT-HOUSTON, TEXAS Utility upgrades to Kirby Drive between Richmond Avenue and US 59 required over 40 inspections on 5 manholes, 7 terminal poles, and over 10,000 feet of ductbank requiring from 2 to 12 conduits in the ductbank. Boring underneath existing roadways was necessary to complete tie-in.
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON – PEARLAND, TEXAS BBI performed 46 inspections to verify compliance with CenterPoint Energy Standards on this project which required inspections on 3 manholes, 4 terminal poles and pedestals, 1 transformer pad and over 1,700 feet of ductbank. Due to ground conditions, contractors could only lay 20 feet of ductbank at one time, requiring multiple inspections and as many as 5 site visits in one day.
HIGHWAY 6 SHELL RESEARCH CENTER Upgrades and new facilities for Shell Research Center required over 130 inspections on construction of 15 manholes, 8 switch pads, 8 transformer pads and over 40, 000 feet of ductbank requiring from 2 to 12 conduits in the ductbank. HRT METRO DOWNTOWN Over 50 inspections were necessary to oversee upgrades to the HRT Metro Lite Rail in the downtown area. Inspections covered construction of 16 manholes, 2 vaults, 6 pull boxes, 2 terminal poles, and over 20,000 feet of ductbank requiring from 2 to 12 conduits in the ductbank. This project also had special regulations that there were to be no trenches left open overnight, requiring inspections late in the day to verify CenterPoint Standards were being met prior to cement being poured. VINTAGE AMENITY LAKE BBI was responsible for 27 inspections overseeing construction on 3 manholes, 3 switch pads, 1 transformer pad and over 1,300 feet of ductbank. This project required 2 bores under existing roadway to complete tie-in.
Utility Inspection Services At BBI, we combine tradition and expertise with state-of-the-art technology to create innovative solutions for all of your inspection needs. Our close, personal service is the cornerstone of our business philosophy. This philosophy has fostered a team with expertise covering all aspects of underground electrical transmission and distribution and telecommunications from underground and aerial fiber routes, project and construction management and inspection. Our established relationships, and combining with each of our talented team members, results in a project driven successful client experience. Together, our team will bring a comfort level of knowledge and understanding to your project that cannot be found in other consulting engineering firms. Combining all of our strengths, the Binkley & Barfield team offers: • Construction Inspection for Underground • Ductbank Inspections Electrical Transmission and Distribution • Turn-Up Inspections • Switch Pad Inspections • Manhole Inspections • Transformer Pad Inspections • Vault Inspections • Frame Out Inspections • Terminal Poles
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PORT OF HOUSTON BARBOURS CUT TERMINAL FIBER EXPANSION & IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - HOUSTON, TEXAS
Client: Port of Houston Authority Contact Information: Alvin Jackson, P.E., 713.670.2895, ajackson@poha.com Summary of Project Services: Binkley & Barfield (BBI) provided fiber route expansion analysis with issuance of a preliminary engineering report (PER) for connectivity from the Turning Basin Terminal to the Barbours Cut Terminal Network Control Centers, Administration Buildings, and Coast Guard Microwave Tower Site. The PER included providing a report on permit requirements, fiber analysis and studies for fiber route expansion, executive summaries, presentations, providing CAD drawings for proposed route footprint, and estimated costs for engineering, construction and materials. Upon approval of fiber route recommendations, BBI is performing project management, engineering and design for the installation of a 144 count armored single-mode fiber cable, and placement of 2-4� HDPE conduits with (3) 1.25� multicolored HDPE innerducts. The route engineering includes trenchless technologies like directional bores under highways, Port of Houston Terminal Crane Operations Centers concrete slabs, Shipping Wharf Terminals, and rights-of-way. The project also involves pullhole and manhole designs, fiber panel installation designs, splice location designs, and the development of fiber optic specifications for construction installation. In addition, splicing and bi-directional OTDR testing and power meter, permit procurement, project management, preliminary engineering route design plans, fiber route phase engineering and construction coordination, survey coordination, scheduling with MS Project Office, construction bid package development and coordination, construction and bid management.
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IH35 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - (UTILITY COORDINATION) WACO, TEXAS
Client: Texas Department of Transportation, Design Division Contact Information: Maria Burke, P.E., 512.416.2703, maria.burke@txdot.gov Summary of Project Services: Binkley & Barfield (BBI) provided final design engineering services and PS&E on the IH 35 widening between Loop 340 South and Loop 340 North. This project involved the widening of 8 miles of IH 35 to 8 mainlanes and two, two-lane frontage roads and bridges. Side road ditch drainage was replaced with storm sewers, and 25 bridge replacement designs were included. BBI was responsible for complete utility coordination between four entities (Bellmead, City of Waco, TxDOT, and Baylor University) and 11 utility partners on the relocation of 8 miles of communication, gas, electric, water, wastewater, and storm sewer cables and lines. BBI determined facilities in conflict that needed to be relocated, abandoned, and/or removed; coordinated, collaborated, and provided mediation to bring partners together to discuss concepts and options for relocation planning and construction; established and promoted agenda and methodologies for utility construction to bring TxDOT standards into compliance; reviewed estimates and schedules for all utilities for compliance with state, local, and federal guidelines; established a sequence for construction work of all utilities along with communicating status updates to TxDOT; reviewed SUE assessments, determined property interests and reimbursement, prepared utility agreement assemblies, secured utility Joint-Use Agreements, as well as utilized an FTP site to share files and information with multiple utility companies.
STEWART ROAD UTILITY COORDINATION - GALVESTON COUNTY, TEXAS
Client: Halff & Associates, Prime Team Lead Contact Information: Maen Hourani, 713.523.7161, mhourani@halff.com Summary of Project Services: Binkley & Barfield (BBI) performed an alignment study and preliminary engineering (30% design), and is contracted to perform final design and surveying services for the reconstruction of Stewart Road from 7 Mile Road to 71/2 Mile Road (3,400 LF west section), and from Cove View to 7 Mile Road (1,700 LF east section). In addition to the roadway design services, BBI is subcontracted to provide utility coordination services between two entities (Halff & Associates, Galveston County) and five utility partners including Comcast, AT&T, CenterPoint Energy Electric, Texas Gas Services, and the City of Galveston. In addition to the above project scope, BBI will provide utility coordination services for a section of Stewart Road from Cove View to 75th Street. Responsibilities Include determining facilities in conflict that need to be relocated, abandoned, and/or removed, while coordination, collaboration, and mediation were provided in order to bring partners together to discuss concepts and options for relocation planning and construction. We established and promoted agenda and methodologies for utility construction to bring the project to compliance within county and local municipality standards, reviewed relocation plans and schedules for all utilities for compliance with state, local, and federal guidelines, established a sequence for construction work of all utilities along with communicating to Galveston County status updates, reviewed SUE assessments, obtained Franchise Agreements for all utilities, developed utility layout of all existing and proposed utility facilities, as well as utilized FTP site to share files and information with multiple utility companies.
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SABINE STREET SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT - HOUSTON, TEXAS
Client: CenterPoint Energy Contact Information: Louis Cardenas, P.E., 713-207-4605, louis.cardenas@centerpointenergy.com Summary of Project Services: The project consisted of replacing an aging 16” cast iron gas line hung under the historic Sabine Street Bridge with a 12” steel line by two directional bores. Binkley & Barfield (BBI) provided route design, plan and profile design, cathodic protection support, traffic control design, pavement restoration, permit coordination, cultural survey coordination, field surveying, and construction support for the directional bore under Buffalo Bayou, just outside of downtown Houston, Texas. Coordination, permitting, and approval included: •• U.S. Army Corp of Engineers •• Texas Historical Commission •• City of Houston •• Various Departments within CenterPoint Energy Gas Project Overview: •• Two directional bores - 320 LF and 1,550 LF in length •• Ultimate depth of 85 feet below natural ground •• Double coated 12” steel pipe •• Coordination, permitting, and approvals with stakeholders •• Cultural survey coordination •• Open cut and horizontal directional drill (HDD) methods
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Permitting Binkley & Barfield maintains excellent relationships with a trusted, reliable team of subconsultants as well as public, private, and government agencies in order to facilitate successful permitting procedures efficiently and effectively. As ENGINEER, we have the capacity, experience, and technology to deliver the following review and permitting services, amongst others: •• •• •• •• •• ••
DOT Permit and Agreements County Permits City Permits Other Permits Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) Profile Exhibits for Crossings Traffic Control Plan Permits per Agency Requirements
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Technical excellence. Personal service. Client Advocacy Our managers and technical staff are experienced in advocating our clients’ positions before regulatory agencies through sound technical arguments, effective negotiations, and supportive technical reports. Strong Project Management & QA/QC We have successfully completed thousands of assignments on time and within budget. Our standard Quality Assurance Program ensures accurate and reliable results that meet all requirements and standards. Emphasis on Client Service Project managers at Binkley & Barfield understand that their obligation is to meet your needs, and that responsiveness is mandatory, not optional. Communication Our experience shows that project problems and misunderstandings can be avoided through clear and frequent communication between client and consultant. Creative Thinking and Innovative Techniques Our project managers and engineers are encouraged to approach projects from different perspectives and utilize appropriate innovative concepts and techniques.
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