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this is volkert
Volkert is an employee-owned, infrastructure engineering firm serving state and federal agencies, local and municipal governments, and public and investor-owned utilities.
For nearly a century, Volkert has stayed true to its mission: provide infrastructure clients with award-winning service – on time and on budget. Volkert, Inc. was founded in 1925 in New Orleans, LA. Today, Volkert is headquartered in Mobile, AL and led by CEO and Chairman of the Board, Thomas Hand, PE, who oversees 60+ offices. The firm maintains a permanent staff of 1,300+ employees, including structural and civil engineers, environmental scientists, planners, right-of-way specialists, drafters, surveyors, construction managers, and construction inspection personnel. Some of the services Volkert provides include bridge and tunnel inspection, road and bridge design, construction and maintenance, traffic engineering, transportation enhancement and streetscape design, environmental services, hydrology, and water/wastewater.
OUR COMMITMENT TO OUR CLIENTS
Our team of experts works with clients throughout every phase of the project, including initial investigation and feasibility studies, exploration of financial alternatives, environmental permitting, engineering design, construction-phase services, facility startups, and operations and maintenance training. In Florida, Volkert has served numerous local clients, as well as performed services for all FDOT districts. We are uniquely integrated into our communities, regularly volunteering and contributing both as individuals and as a company to charitable organizations, schools, and area business that give back to the communities we serve. We offer a full range of planning, engineering, environmental, and construction services to both public and private clients.
204 PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
400 CERTIFIED CEI STAFF
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3 CERTIFIED PLANNERS
volkert services
DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES
» Alternative delivery
» Roadway and bridge design
» Planning and design support
» Cost estimating
» Constructability reviews
» Determination of testing programs and standards
» Development of project-specific quality control plans
» Environmental permitting
» Project coordination
» Construction oversight and management
» Public information and outreach
» Quality control
» Research of each project
» Intensive field visits prior to advertisement
» Systematic TRC process
» Cost Initiative Services (CIS)
» Post-design services
» Accelerated review process
» Step-by-step sequence of construction
» Environmental impact reduction measurements
» Anticipation of permitting issues
ENGINEERING & PLANNING SERVICES
» Roadway and bridge design
» Planning and design support
» Cost estimating
» Constructability reviews
» Development of testing programs and standards
» Development of project-specific quality control plans
» Environmental permitting
» Project coordination
» Construction oversight and management
» Public information and outreach
» Project research
» Comprehensive field visits prior to advertisement
» Systematic TRC process
» Cost Initiative Services (CIS)
» Post design services
» Accelerated review process
» Step-by-step sequence of construction
» Environmental impact reduction measures
» Anticipation of permitting issues
SURVEYING SERVICES
» Global Positioning System (GPS)
» Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
» ALTA survey
» Design surveys
» Topographic surveys
» Control surveys
» Construction stake-out
» Utility location surveys
» Boundary surveys
» Encroachment surveys
» Laser scanning services
» Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)
» RFID installation
» Drainage
» Hydrographic surveys
» Property and land use
» Wetlands delineation
» Site development
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
» National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance
» Feasibility and routing services
» Noise assessments
» Wetlands and streams identification
» Ecology - protected species surveys
» Water quality and stormwater management
» Groundwater resources management
» Habitat creation/restoration
» Flood control management
» Environmental site assessments (phase I and phase II)
» Environmental compliance
» Green infrastructure management
» Air quality assessments
» Stormwater Pollution and Prevention Plan (SWPPP) design and inspection services
» GIS mapping and analysis
» Cultural resources management (architectural history and teaming partners for archaeology)
RIGHT- OF- WAY (ROW) SERVICES
» Title services and closing
» Appraisal - initial appraisal services and appraisal updates
» Appraisal review - initial appraisal review and updates
» Negotiations, waiver valuation, and review
» Relocation assistance services (residential and business/farm/nonprofit)
» Property management functions
» Real estate services (title/ROW/acquisition)
DAVID MCFARLIN,
ALEX CASO,
DELANA MCFARLIN, ESQ.
SCOTT GOLDEN,
DERRICK LEWIS, PE
ZION GLASS,
LAWRENCE, EIT
MIRANDA GLASS,
TANNER YANCY, EIT
drainage design
CR 399 CULVERT ANALYSIS SANTA ROSA COUNTY
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Volkert performed a field inventory to assess and analyze the existing cross drains and side drains along CR 399 (East Bay Boulevard) in Santa Rosa County, Florida. This project included video inspection, drainage infrastructure assessment of existing conditions, hydraulic analysis, and design efforts for the failing drainage infrastructure along the 9.8-mile corridor.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Identification of 38 side drains and 29 cross drains along the corridor
Identification of eight cross drains requiring replacement
PINE BLOSSOM DRAINAGE STUDY SANTA ROSA COUNTY
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
This project included a drainage study of the basin surrounding Pine Blossom Road. The area contained an existing stormwater system with ditches, existing inlets, and approximately 4,000 LF of failing CMP that was surveyed and analyzed. Volkert developed and provided a model of the basin using ICPR; analyzed the drainage model to determine flooding problem areas for critical duration storms; developed two recommendations with concept plans for flooding relief for the project area; developed and provided cost estimates for recommendations; and met to review recommendations with the County before finalizing the report.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
437-acre drainage basin
Frequent flooding at project location
RANDY ROAD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS | PANAMA CITY BEACH
PANAMA CITY BEACH, FLORIDA
Volkert was contracted to evaluate and redesign the existing stormwater conveyance systems for Randy Road and Burnham Avenue. The existing conveyance systems were unable to control stormwater discharge within the project limits and flooding was occurring. A drainage study was completed to evaluate existing stormwater conveyance systems and evaluate options for conveyance of surface discharge from the proposed project.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
• Drainage evaluation
Drainage design and permitting
Responsible for the preparation of construction plans and bid documents
SELMON EXPRESSWAY DECK
REPLACEMENT & WIDENING | THEA
TAMPA, FLORIDA
Volkert provided structural design and surveying/mapping services for the widening and deck replacement on this design-build project that encompassed 1.7 miles. Surveying services incorporated mobile laser scanning and fixed laser scanning for speed of delivery and field crew safety. Structural evaluations were conducted to facilitate straddle crane utilization on the existing bridge.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Ramp widening featured a unique design involving steel wide flange beams and cast-inplace concrete deck integrally connected to the existing superstructure
Received the 2014 FICE Outstanding Project - Major Category Award
SR 50 GROVELAND BYPASS FDOT DISTRICT 5
LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Volkert provided engineering services and survey services on this project that consisted of retracing the historical alignment, references, sections survey, topographic survey, R/W control survey, and ROW mapping. Additional survey and design is underway to increase safety and ease of use for the public.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Heavy commercial truck traffic through a small municipal area
Re-routing a state road to lessen dangerous traffic in the downtown area
Extremely complicated ROW map needed parcel acquisition for routing corridor
ALL ELECTRIC TOLLING (AET) DESIGN SERVICES | FTE
MULTIPLE COUNTIES, FLORIDA
Volkert was responsible for providing design surveys for the demolition of old and the design of new toll booth plazas along the Polk County Parkway from Mile Post 0 to Mile Post 18.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Complicated detail surveys of toll booths and surrounding areas
Full 3D surveys of roadway and ROW features within toll booths
Pond survey to evaluate if capacity of new design will handle future drainage
Working with two databases to merge new data to comply with coordinate systems
I-4 ULTIMATE P3 FDOT DISTRICT 5
ORLANDO, FLORIDA
I-4 Ultimate is a $2.6 billion project that delivers a variety of improvements along a 21-mile section of I-4 in the Metropolitan Orlando Area. Volkert has provided all Quality Assurance Services, including development and administration of the Design and Construction Quality Plans; quality assurance inspection; sampling and testing; resolution of non-conformance issues; and quality validation record keeping.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Design of four tolled express lanes, reconstruction of 15 major interchanges, and replacement of 78 bridges
Quality assurance
I-16/I-95 INTERCHANGE RECONSTRUCTION - GEORGIA DOT
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
Volkert provides construction management and CEI services for the contractor’s quality control team. The I-16 at I-95 improvement project includes the reconstruction of the directional ramps at the I-16/I-95 interchange with partial-turbine design ramps and the widening of I-16 (west of I-95 to just east of I-516) from two to three lanes in each direction.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
• P3 project
• Quality assurance
• Collector-distributor (CD) lane
I-10 MOBILE RIVER BRIDGE ALABAMA DOT
MOBILE, ALABAMA
Volkert is providing engineering support for the modification of five interchanges, as well as assisting with bridge design, including provision of electrical design, utility relocation, and environmental compliance services.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
• Progressive design-build
• Main span cable-stayed bridge
• Quality assurance
Urban interstate Highway components
SR 60 COURTNEY CAMPBELL CAUSEWAY FDOT DISTRICT 7
TAMPA, FLORIDA
Volkert provided engineering services on this low-level 230’ bridge to replace a section of the causeway and improve overall water quality. This project included three 12’ eastbound lanes, two 12’ westbound lanes, 10’ outside shoulders, 8’ inside shoulders, and a 16’ access road on the westbound side. This project also included the construction of a shared-use path that had to remain open to pedestrians throughout the project duration.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Innovative solutions to address the unique location and configuration of this project
Recipient of the 2019 DBIA Best Overall Design-Build Project of the Year Award
Complex MOT concept used to construct the project without interruptions to traffic
I-59/I-20 BRIDGE REHABILITATION ALABAMA DOT
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
This fast-tracked project replaced the bridge substructure and superstructure for I-59/I-20 with a segmental bridge. Volkert served as the lead designer of the roadway, bridge, and electrical components for the development of conceptual, preliminary, and final design; provided environmental compliance/permitting support, MOT, and construction-phase services; and completed CEI as part of an effort to replace structurally deficient bridges along I-59/I-20.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Accelerated schedule
Urban interstate
I-64 SOUTHSIDE WIDENING & HIGH RISE BRIDGE | VIRGINIA DOT
CHESAPEAKE, VIRGINIA
Volkert is providing Quality Assurance Management (QAM)/ Construction Management and Inspection (CMI) services on this complex mega-project.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Quality assurance
Interstate widening
• Managed lanes
• Widening of eight miles of I-64 from four to six lanes
• Addition of a managed lane in each direction with ITS tolling and installation of a new, one-mile-long High-Rise Bridge (HRB)
SR 30 (US 98) AT 23rd STREET FLYOVER FDOT DISTRICT 3
PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA
Volkert was responsible for the feasibility study, PD&E study, and design, which included the evaluation of a grade separation of the major conflicting vehicular movements and grade separation of vehicular traffic from the railroad.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
• Unique MOT scheme to maintain existing traffic patterns
Improved flow of traffic during construction with temporary relocation of SR 30
Improved port/rail operations
Complex bridge geometry
Received the ACEC 2022 ‘Outstanding Major Project’ Award
FRONT BEACH ROAD SEGMENT 4.3 PANAMA CITY BEACH CRA
PANAMA CITY BEACH, FLORIDA
Volkert is lead designer responsible for a redesign of this $50 million project that consists of approximately 1.8 miles of Front Beach Road. The project includes the widening of the existing two-lane road to a four-lane divided roadway with pedestrian features, stormwater management facilities, new parking facilities, new lighting, interactive lighting features, and new signals (traffic and pedestrian).
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
• Will improve safety and mobility for all users through emphasis on adding parking and pedestrian, bicycle, and tram facilities
Will improve water quality through enhanced stormwater treatment and retention
WIDENING OF SR 91 FLORIDA’S TURNPIKE ENTERPRISE
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
Volkert is the prime designer for three projects that widen Florida’s Turnpike from the West Palm Beach Service Plaza to SR 710. The combined estimated construction cost is $650 million.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
• Widening from a four-lane general toll facility to eight lanes with auxiliary lanes
• Reconstruction of three major interchanges
• Local agency coordination with Palm Beach County and FDOT D4
Includes 14 bridge replacements/widenings on and over the Turnpike
Multi-phase construction including existing mainline toll facilities
Florida Gas Transmission impact minimized parallel to the entire corridor
roadway design
MULTI-LANE RECONSTRUCTION OF I-10
FDOT DISTRICT 3
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Volkert is the prime design firm responsible for the widening of this five-mile-long segment of interstate. The project will widen I-10 from four lanes to six lanes. Volkert is responsible for roadway design, bridge design, maintenance of traffic, upgrades to drainage features, and environmental services. The estimated construction cost for this project is $190 million.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Replacement of four existing bridges over the Yellow River (and relief)
Removal of existing Wilkerson Creek bridge culvert and replace with two new bridges
Realignment of the roadway to accommodate new bridges
Upgrade of drainage features to accommodate additional lanes and new bridges
I-75 WIDENING MASTER PLAN
FDOT DISTRICT 5
MARION & SUMTER COUNTIES, FLORIDA
This is a PD&E project that includes RFP and preliminary design for the widening of I-75/SR 93 from Florida’s Turnpike to SR 200 for approximately 22.5 miles. The project also includes three bridge replacements and one bridge widening.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Part of the “Moving Florida Forward” initiative
Highly congested corridor
Class of Action - Environmental Assessment
Involves impacts to endangered plant species
Project passes through a Section 106 - designated historic community Interstate bridge is potentially “contributing”
PEA RIDGE ROAD CONNECTOR
SANTA ROSA COUNTY
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Volkert was responsible for planning and design for this 2.7-mile new alignment to provide a new north-south connector for Santa Rosa County. This project consisted of the design of both two-lane divided rural roadway section and four-lane divided rural section alternativesalong the designated ROW with a design speed of 35 mph.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Drainage analysis and improvements
Signalized intersections at each end
• Roundabout for traffic control at approximate mid-point
• Roadway lighting
• New 12” waterline
Extensive utility coordination
NE 36TH AVENUE BRIDGE
FDOT DISTRICT 5
MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA
This project replaced the existing at-grade CSX railroad crossing with a bridge spanning NE 36th Ave over the railroad.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
• One four-lane bridge spanning CSX railroad and frontage road U-turn
• Extensive railroad coordination to accommodate the replacement of an at-grade CSX
R/R crossing with a grade-separated bridge crossing
Reduced travel delays and substantially improved commuter and pedestrian safety
Received the FTBA 2022 ‘Best in Construction’ Award
NASA CAUSEWAY BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
FDOT DISTRICT 5
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA
Volkert was selected to design the replacement of the existing NASA Causeway Bridges with two high-level fixed span bridges.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Replacement of existing bascule bridges with fixed high-level water crossing
• New bridge length = 4,025 feet
• Vessel impact analysis
• Designed to carry rocket transporter vehicles
AUSTIN IH 35 CAPITAL EXPRESS NORTH | TEXAS DOT
TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS
Volkert provided engineering design services for this $607M Capital Express North project. This project will improve operational efficiency by adding one managed lane in each direction on IH 35, relocating ramps, adding capacity to the frontage roads, and adding a shared-use path. The managed lanes are designed to provide a less congested route than adjacent general-purpose lanes during peak periods for qualifying vehicles.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
• Independent structural analysis
Developed split-grade barrier rail details
Under budget as a result of identifying and mitigating several issues associated with traffic control phasing and optimization of bridge construction to control project cost
bridge design
SR 30 (US 98) AT 23rd STREET FLYOVER FDOT DISTRICT 3
PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA
Volkert was responsible for the feasibility study, PD&E study, and design, which included the evaluation of the grade separation of the major conflicting vehicular movements and grade separation of vehicular traffic from the railroad.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
• Unique MOT scheme to maintain existing traffic patterns
Improved flow of traffic during construction with temporary relocation of SR 30
Improved port/rail operations
Complex bridge geometry
Received the ACEC 2022 ‘Outstanding Major Project’ Award
SR 60 COURTNEY CAMPBELL CAUSEWAY FDOT DISTRICT 7
TAMPA, FLORIDA
Volkert provided engineering services on this low-level 230’ bridge to replace a section of the causeway and improve overall water quality. This project included three 12’ eastbound lanes, two 12’ westbound lanes, 10’ outside shoulders, 8’ inside shoulders, and a 16’ access road on the westbound side. This project also included the construction of a shared-use path, which had to remain open to pedestrians throughout the project duration.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
• Innovative solutions to address the unique location and configuration of this project
• Recipient of the 2019 DBIA Best Overall Design-Build Project of the Year Award
Complex MOT concept used to construct the project without interruptions to traffic
INTERCHANGE | TEXAS DOT
BEAUMONT, TEXAS
Volkert is prime consultant for the reconstruction and expansion of two major interchanges. We are delivering PS&E for approximately five miles of the project. This will include drainage, roadway, retaining wall, and bridge design along with utility coordination. Subsequent improvements will include multiple lane widenings in each direction, new frontage roads for continuity throughout the limits, relocating IH 10 ramps, and removing the Maury Meyers Bridge to address height constraints for freight movements.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
• Compressed schedule
• Major utilites, no additional ROW, multi-agency coordination including BNSF Railroad
Utilized Open Bridge Designer to minimize unnecessary redesign
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT STUDY CITY OF DESTIN
DESTIN, FLORIDA
This study included the Stahlman Avenue and Highway 98 intersection as well as the Stahlman Avenue and Zerbe Street intersection.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
• Traffic analysis that included signal timings, traffic counts, and development of build alternatives such as pedestrian features
SPACE COMMERCE WAY CONNECTOR & PERMITTING | SPACE FLORIDA
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA
This connector project consists of widening the existing two-lane roadway to four lanes, allowing for the transportation of oversized vehicles from adjacent aerospace facilities to launch sites and supporting future growth in travel demand for local public and commercial traffic in the area. Roadway improvements include new turn lanes and additional signalization modifications required to meet FDOT standards.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
• Completion of traffic analysis study to support proposed corridor improvements
TRAFFIC SAFETY FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS | PINELLAS COUNTY
PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA
Volkert was responsible for a traffic study, preliminary assessments, queue length analysis, preliminary plans, and conceptual design for this intersection improvement project.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
• Included signalization, multi-modal accommodations, safety, and ADA compliance Traffic safety feasibility study included traffic analysis summary, list of recommended design alternatives, design criteria, comparative analysis, and an evaluation matrix
NORTHEAST CONNECTOR EXPRESSWAY
EXTENSION CF&M STUDY | CFX
OSCEOLA & ORANGE COUNTIES, FLORIDA
This was a CF&M study for a new north-south expressway in Orange and Osceola Counties.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
• 30-mile new alignment
• North Ranch Sector Plan
• US 192 to SR 408 extension
Eastern leg of the “outer” beltway
SOUTHPORT CONNECTOR PD&E STUDY | CFX
OSCEOLA, ORANGE, & POLK COUNTIES, FLORIDA
The study involves a new limited-access expressway providing access to Florida’s Turnpike and I-4.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
15-mile expressway
Co-located along Cypress Parkway
New alignment location east of Reedy Creek
New interchange at Turnpike
Southern leg of the “outer” beltway
NATURE COAST TRAIL PD&E FDOT DISTRICT 2
GILCHRIST COUNTY, FLORIDA
This PD&E study is being conducted to evaluate alternatives and alignments for a multi-use bicycle-pedestrian trail. The study includes the analysis and documentation of potential social, natural, cultural, physical, and economic impacts of extending the existing Nature Coast Trail eastward from the Trenton Depot to the Alachua County line.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Data collection and analysis
Alternatives analysis
• Documentation of potential project impacts
• Anticipated Class of Action: State Environmental Impact Report (SEIR)
RIVER BIRCH ROW SERVICES
SANTA ROSA COUNTY
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
This is a ROW acquisition project to allow for road widening and the addition of drainage facilities adjacent to a county road. Volkert is responsible for coordinating with the County to obtain the necessary ROW to widen the road and construct permanent drainage facilities, increase safety for vehicular traffic, and allow for future development of pedestrian facilities in the area.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Coordination on project design and development to ensure adequate area is being procured
Coordination to ensure adequate compensation is being offered
ROW ACQUISITION 0N-CALL TENNESSEE DOT
STATEWIDE, TENNESSEE
Volkert serves as one of TDOT’s on-call ROW services consultants. As part of this contract, Volkert carries out projects that require close coordination with both TDOT and property owners during project development. These tasks include general acquisition, residential and business relocations, and closings.
PROJECTS COMPLETED UNDER THIS CONTRACT
• Bradley County - Completion of the acquisition process, relocation, and closings for 23 tracts
• Sumner County - Completion of the acquisition and relocation process for 63 tracts and relocation of nine business signs
DUPO, ILLINOIS
This is a joint project between the Village of Dupo, IDOT, and the County of St. Clair. This project requires the acquisition and/or relocation of 58 parcels (+/-). Volkert’s services include engineering, surveying, plat preparation, and real estate services.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Coordination and preparation of appraisal reports and appraisal review certifications
Negotiations
Relocation planning and relocation
WHITING AVIATION PARK PHASE I SANTA ROSA COUNTY
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Volkert was involved in the planning and design for approximately 7,000 linear feet (LF) of gravity sewer, 1,500 LF of sewer forcemain, 17,000 LF of watermain, two water booster stations, two water storage tanks, and one sewer lift station to support future industrial development at the proposed Whiting Aviation Park.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Construction oversight services
Important economic development project
Will support Naval operations at Whiting Field
PHASE 3: A-11 REHABILITATION CITY OF PANAMA CITY
PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA
Volkert was assigned this task work order through our SRF Continuing Services Contract with the City. The Volkert Team is providing surveying, geotechnical, environmental, roadway design, drainage design, utility design, utility coordination, permitting, bidding, and postdesign services for SRF Area A-11. Sidewalks are being added where conditions allow.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
• Replacement of aging and damaged utility and stormwater infrastructure for 12 residential roadways, approximately 8,531 LF
Coordination with adjacent utility and stormwater infrastructure projects
US HIGHWAY 231 UTILITY RELOCATION
CITY OF PANAMA CITY
PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA
Volkert was assigned this task work order through our General Engineering Continuing Services Contract with the City. Phase I consisted of reviewing the Florida Department of Transportation plans for the widening and reconstruction of S.R. 231, U.S. 98, and S.R. 77. Volkert was tasked with identifying and confirming impacts to existing City owned and maintained water and sewer mains and services.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Development of a conceptual relocation plan
• Will include design and permitting for utility relocations (Phase II)
