Phase II Design Projects

Project Description: The work under this contract included the complete removal of the existing four span bridge and replacement with a two span bridge. 

Bravo Company Engineering’s Role: As part of the DSE team and a sub to STV, Bravo Company Engineering performed the Contract Administration. We performed a variety of tasks and his responsibilities included the development of the Special Provisions, Cost Estimates, P-Pages, Subsurface Utility Engineering, Utility Matrix, and the anticipated Construction Progress Schedule. 

Project Description:  Rehabilitation of the existing mainline and ramp pavements including structure rehabilitation, installation of guardrail, regrading and shaping of ditches, miscellaneous sign truss repairs, pipe cured-in-place lining, landscape and soil erosion / sedimentation control measures, pavement markings, signage installation / relocation, and maintenance of traffic.

Bravo Company Engineering’s role:  As part of the DSE team and a sub to Lochmueller Group, Bravo Company Engineering developed the detailed Erosion Control and Sediment Control Plans.  We completed the ESIS PART I, prepared a comprehensive Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) compliant to NPDES permitting regulations and that could be effectively applied by the Contractor during the construction phase of the project. Our staff has all applicable skills, computer programs and software applications to design, model, and draft the project.  

Project Description:  Work included a topographic survey and the development of contract plans with specifications and estimates for the abandonment, and replacement of approximately 991ft of existing 8-inch water main. 

The proposed design included planning and permitting through both the IEPA and IDOT for a new 12-inch ductile iron water main and it involved locating and replacing the affected valves, hydrants with over 500 feet of water main encased within a 24-inch carrier pipe that was jacked and bored under the I-290 (Eisenhower Expressway).

Bravo Company Engineering’s role: Bravo Company Engineering was the prime consultant selected to complete the necessary design engineering services. We completed the contract Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E), Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) investigation, managed the Advertisement, Bidding, and Letting/Award process, and Permit Submittals through the IEPA and IDOT. 

This Illinois Tollway project consisted of 4.5 miles of concrete pavement patches and asphalt overlay with bridge patching repairs for 3 bridges and noise wall repairs. ITS and roadway lighting replacements and upgrades.

Bravo Company Engineering’s role: As a sub to TY Lin International, Bravo Company Engineering performed construction inspection of bridge repairs and ITS items. We also provided the assistant engineer performing a variety of tasks including documentation, audit readiness, submittal and RFI review and response, ATP research and preparation, erosion control and traffic control reports. We took the lead for all the ITS work and provided recommendations on field issues and changes. 

The project consisted of 12 miles of concrete pavement patches and shoulder micro surfacing and resurfacing as well as bridge patching and deck overlays. Roadway lighting and Intelligent Transportation System upgrades and roadway appurtenance repairs were made. 

Bravo Company Engineering’s role: 

As a sub to Clark Dietz, Bravo Company Engineering performed construction inspection of bridge repairs and appurtenance repairs. We also assisted and helped train the documentation technician with project set up, quantity book entry and pay estimate verification. We were instrumental in getting the project ready for the documentation audits which were all deemed successful. Reviewed all submittal items including ITS. Traffic control and erosion control reports were also completed. 

The contract consisted of a variety of tasks but mainly administering the Job Order Contracting (JOC) program for the Illinois Tollway's non-roadway facilities including the admin, maintenance, and plaza buildings.  Work consisted of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing system repair and replacements.

Bravo Company Engineering's role: We provided the onsite construction inspection and documentation of the contractor's work as a sub-consultant to R.M. Chin & Associates.  We also provided status updates for specific JOC Task Orders and granted access to the buildings to contractor's workers.