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SHORTLIST PRESENTATION p repared for George Mason University May 30, 2012

SHORTLIST PRESENTATION p repared for George Mason University May 30, 2012. TEAM STRUCTURE. GMU. (Owner). Branch Highways. (D-B Project Management, Construction). Rinker Design Associates. (Lead Designer). Whitman, Requardt & Associates. Toole Design Group.

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SHORTLIST PRESENTATION p repared for George Mason University May 30, 2012

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  1. SHORTLIST PRESENTATION prepared for George Mason University May 30, 2012

  2. TEAM STRUCTURE GMU (Owner) Branch Highways (D-B Project Management, Construction) Rinker Design Associates (Lead Designer) Whitman, Requardt & Associates Toole Design Group (Structural Design, QAM, Geotechnical Engineering) (Landscape Architecture)

  3. PROJECT EXPERIENCES PROJECT TEAM EXPERIENCE • DESIGN • Kamp Washington Intersection Improvements (City of Fairfax) • Jermantown Road Widening (City of Fairfax) • Prince William Parkway (Prince William County) • Route 29 Widening (Fairfax County) • Stringfellow Road Widening (VDOT, Fairfax County) • Fairfax County Parkway & Fair Lakes Parkway Interchange & Widening (WR&A) – (VDOT, Fairfax County) • CONSTRUCTION • Spriggs Road, Phase II (Prince William County) • Route 123 VDOT Project (Fairfax County, Lorton) • N. Main Street Improvements (Town of Blacksburg, VA) • Frederick Douglass Elementary School (Town of Leesburg) • DESIGN-BUILD • Route 15 (James Madison Highway) Improvements PPTA/ Design-Build (Prince William County) • Route 58 Meadows of Dan Bypass & Hillsville Bypass PPTA/Design-Build (Hillsville, VA) • Sudley Manor Drive/Linton Hall Road PPTA/Design-Build (Prince William County) • Crosspointe Centre Design-Build (Prince George County)

  4. ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

  5. DESIGN APPROACH • Design Consistent With All RFP Requirements • Flexibility in Design Concept to Allow for Partnering with University During Final Design • Constructability With a Focus On Minimizing Disruption to University Operations and Regional Traffic • Maintenance of Safe Campus Use Throughout Construction Phase • Provide a Final Product that Enhances the University Campus by Providing an Aesthetically-Pleasing, Safe & Functional Facility • Enhanced Design at Campus Drive Crossing of Route 123 • “Open” Design; Enhanced Lighting & Security; Optional Typical Section • Potential for a Special Campus Place at the West Campus Promenade • Gateway to the University at Braddock Road Entrance

  6. OVERALL CONCEPT

  7. ELEVATION - ROUTE 123 BRIDGE OVER CAMPUS DRIVE RFP TYPICAL SECTION LOOKING WEST FROM EAST SIDE OF ROUTE 123

  8. ELEVATION - ROUTE 123 BRIDGE OVER CAMPUS DRIVE BRANCH OPTIONAL TYPICAL SECTION LOOKING WEST FROM EAST SIDE OF ROUTE 123

  9. STRUCTURAL DESIGN APPROACH • Route 123 (Ox Road) over Campus Drive • Route 123 – National Highway System • Meet Volume V, Part 2, Chapter 6 requirements • Superstructure Alternatives • Pre-stressed concrete • Low maintenance • Preferred option from RFP • Sub-structure • Fully integral/semi-integral abutment • Low maintenance • Shared-use path • Integral with proposed bridge

  10. STRUCTURAL DESIGN—AESTHETICS • Retaining wall texture • Parapet wall texture • Pedestrian fence • Colors • No stay-in-place forms • Creates uniform color under bridge with pre-stressed concrete beams • 13-foot opening between each bridge structure • Allow more natural light on Campus Drive

  11. STRUCTURAL CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCING • Sequence of Construction • Shift Route 123 to the east • Build bridge structure 1 phase (Eliminates drainage issues during construction) • Reconstruct Route 123 • Complete Campus Drive

  12. STRUCTURAL DESIGN

  13. LANDSCAPING, LIGHTING AND SITE FEATURES • Primary Design Goal: Reinforce theOverall Image of University with an Integrated Landscape Design • Three General Concepts: • Open Space/Plantings • Furnishings/Lighting Fixtures • Circulation/Wayfinding

  14. BRADDOCK ROAD ENTRANCE

  15. LANDSCAPE CONCEPT PLAN

  16. WEST CAMPUS PROMENADE

  17. LANDSCAPE CONCEPT PLAN (continued)

  18. PROJECT CONSTRUCTION APPROACH • Construction Approach Developed with Focus on Minimizing Disruption to Campus Activities • Flexibility in Schedule & Operations to Accommodate University Events & Activities • Focus On Mobility & Safety for Campus Users During Construction Phase • Adherence to Construction Traffic Requirements in RFP • General Sequence of Construction Overview • Initiate East Campus Construction First • (No Environmental Permit Required) • Initiate West Campus Construction Second • (Environmental Permit Required) • Initiate Work in VDOT Right of Way Third • (Dependent upon Utility Relocation)

  19. CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCING—PHASE I

  20. CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCING—PHASE II

  21. CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCING—PHASE III

  22. PROJECT SCHEDULE • Detailed Project Schedule Provided by Branch in Technical Proposal • Milestone Dates: • Notice to Proceed—July 2012 • 60% Design Complete/Begin Construction—September 2012 • Substantial Completion—October 2013 • Final Completion—November 2013

  23. Quality Assurance/Quality Control QA/QC • QAM responsible for project QA/QC process • Process meets VDOT QA/QC requirements • QA Independent & Separate from QC duties

  24. QA/QC—DURING CONSTRUCTION • QA monitors QC during construction • Ensure all inspection/testing according to tables • Maintain regular documentation/ records

  25. SCOPE AND PRICING • INTENT TO DELIVER BEST VALUE PROJECT TO GMU • BRANCH Proposal Provides All Scope Items Required by RFP • Enhanced West Campus Promenade Improvements • Enhanced Landscape Plan • Enhanced Lighting • Site Features (benches, bike racks, trash cans, etc.) • INNOVATIVE DESIGN • Optional Campus Drive Typical Section Under Route 123 Bridge • Elimination of Retaining Wall East of Route 123

  26. WHY THE BRANCH TEAM? • Experienced Team with Proven History of Delivering Projects On Schedule • Experience Working on College Campuses (VMI, Washington & Lee, Virginia Tech, UVA, Radford, Liberty University) • Extensive Knowledge of VDOT & Design-build Processes • Dogmatic Approach to Safety • Proactive Approach to Problem Solving • Accelerated Project Schedule (Early Delivery to GMU) • Successful History Partnering with Project Owners

  27. CONTACT INFORMATION BRANCH HIGHWAYS, INC. P.O. Box 40004, Roanoke, VA 24022p(540) 982-1678 f(540) 982-4216www.branchhighways.com Primary Point of Contact: Michael C. Tomlinson Vice President, Estimating/Business DevelopmentBranch Highways, Inc.miket@branchhighways.com Pete Kramer Project ManagerBranch Highways, Inc.petek@branchhighways.com(540) 982-1678 Gale Tschour Chief EstimatorBranch Highways, Inc.gale.tschour@branchhighways.com(540) 982-1678 Mark Gunn, P.E. Project Manager/PrincipalRinker Design Associates, P.C. mgunn@rdacivil.com(703) 368-7373 Daniel Biggs, RLA Landscape ArchitectToole Design Group dbiggs@tooledesign.com(301) 927-1900 Jeremy Schlussel, P.E. Vice PresidentWhitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP jschlussel@wrallp.com(804) 272-8700 Robert Shackelford, P.E. Associate, Construction Mgmt. Svcs.Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP rshackelford@wrallp.com (804) 814-5782

  28. QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

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