Hejl, Lee & Associates, Inc.

City of Austin Sidewalk & ADA Ramp Improvements

Project Description: This project was proposed as a part of the downtown pedestrian friendly sidewalk and access ramp improvements funded by the Downtown Alliance utilizing Tax Increment Finance (TIF) program to boost local businesses and provide alternative pedestrian mobility options.

Service Provided: The firm served as a subconsultant to assist the City in observing and coordinating construction activities; provided on-site field engineering design, performed construction inspection, prepared daily field report, coordinated on roadway closure and detour, coordinated with neighborhood associations, communicated with Capital Metro buses, verified work in compliance with ADA requirement, checked job site safety practice, affirmed proper functioning of erosion and sedimentation control measures, identified defected work items, coordinated on utility valves, vaults, and manhole adjustment, directed on storm sewer inlet relocation and drainage flume installation, addressed drainage issues from adjacent properties, resolved cross walk striping concerns, attended periodic project progress meetings, responded to Request for Information, coordinated with contractor and inspector on project change orders and pay request, performed punch list walk thru, and assisted in project close out.

City of Hutto Fritz Park & South Park Improvements

Project Description: This project is the initial park improvement implemented by the city through grant from the Texas Park & Wildlife Department (TPWD) and the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA).  The improvements include the construction of two parks and connected them with a concrete trail system.  The major items of the improvement include pavilion, restrooms, basketball courts, volleyball courts, playscape, picnic stations, three baseball fields, concession stand, reflection pond, water and wastewater services. 

Work performed: Coordinated with the goetechnical consultant to perform subsurface investigation to assess existing soil condition to provide foundation design fro facilities and structures; conducted topographic survey to locate existing topographic feature; performed drainage calculation to determine anticipated surface runoff, coordinated with structure, electrical, and mechanical engineers in designing facility structures, designed drainage channels, coordinated with utility providers on locating existing utilities; prepared site grading plan, prepared technical specifications and bid documents, performed engineer’s estimate; coordinated with TPWD on project budget and design issues; coordinated with Union Pacific Railroad and TxDOT on trail crossing ROW issues; assisted the city in advertise and bid the project; conducted bid opening; reviewed contractor’s qualifications, prepared bid tabulation, recommended contract award and prepared contract document; performed periodic site observation,  reviewed shop submittal, pay request, prepared change order, conducted punch list walk thru, assisted in project close out, and prepared record drawings. 

City of Hutto Fritz Park & North Pedestrian Bridge Improvements

Project Description: This project includes the relocation of two-abandoned county steel truss bridge to city parks for pedestrian use for crossing Cottonwood Creek and low water crossing as an enhancement the park facility.  Installation of TEA-21 Trail to establish the initial trail system within the City. 

Work performed: Coordinated with the goetechnical consultant to perform subsurface investigation to assess existing soil condition for bridge abutment installation; coordinated with structure engineer in evaluating structural integrity of bridge structure; coordinated with testing laboratory in lead paint assessment; conducted topographic survey to locate existing topographic feature fro bridge approach; reviewed floodplain information to establishing bridge deck elevations; performed drainage calculation to determine anticipated surface runoff, designed drainage channel; coordinated with utility providers on locating existing utilities; prepared site grading plan; coordinated with structure engineer on bridge pier design; performed drainage calculation, storm sewer design to accommodate trail installation, coordinated with landscape architect and TxDOT, prepared technical specifications and bid documents, performed engineer’s estimate; assisted the city in advertise and bid the project; conducted bid opening; reviewed contractor’s qualifications, prepared bid tabulation, recommended contract award and prepared contract document; coordinated on bridge transport; performed periodic site observation,  reviewed shop submittal on bridge sand brushing and painting, pay request, prepared change order, conducted punch walk thru, assisted in project close out, and prepared record drawings. 

City of Hutto Pavement Restoration Program

Project Description: This project was implemented as an on-going multi-year roadway pavement maintenance program to maintain and extend the service life of the pavement surface within residential subdivisions. 

Service Provided: Gathered and reviewed available subdivision as-built plans to assess constructed roadway pavement section, performed on-site evaluation and inventory of current pavement conditions, coordinated on upcoming infrastructure improvement program, identified pavement restoration priorities, assisted in pavement restoration annual budget allocation, drafted technical memorandum, coordinated with one-call center to locate existing utilities, verified utility conflicts, prepared traffic control plan, coordinated with subconsultants on geotechnical investigation, prepared design drawings and technical specifications, performed project quantity take-off, provided engineer’s opinion of probable cost estimate, assembled bid documents, assisted in advertisement for bid, issued addendum, prepared bid tab, attended pre-construction meeting, notified neighborhood associations, school district, garbage service provider, post office, and 911 coordinator on roadway closure and detour plan and schedule, conducted project progress meetings, reviewed shop drawing submittal, performed periodic site observation, responded to Request for Information, coordinated with contractor and inspector on project change orders, prepared meeting agenda and minutes, performed periodic update to City Council, reviewed pay request, conducted punch list walk thru, assisted in project close out.

Maverick County Seco Mines Colonia Drainage  Improvements

Project Description: This project was proposed to reconstruct existing box culvert crossing Seco Creek and perform adjacent roadway approaches to alleviate drainage and roadway access issues. Project was funded by the Texas Department of Rural Affairs with supplement funding from the Texas Department of Transportation under colonia access fund.

Service Provided: Gathered and reviewed available as-built plans, records, report, conducted field topographic survey, coordinated with geotechnical in subsurface investigation, reviewed recommended pavement design, met with City of Eagle Pass on existing utility relocation and associated costs, verified utility conflicts, prepared technical memorandum, coordinated with residents and grant administrator, identified easement requirement, prepared field notes, assisted county in securing easements, performed street and drainage design, prepared plans and technical specifications, performed project quantity take-off, provided engineer’s opinion of probable cost estimate, assembled bid documents, recommended county on contract award, reported to Commissioners’ Court on project progress, attended periodic project progress meetings, responded to Request for Information, coordinated with contractor and inspector on project change orders and pay requests, performed punch list walk thru, and assisted in project close out.

City of Hutto Fritz Park Parking Improvements

Project Description: This project is a part of the on-going improvement to the Fritz Park in north Hutto by providing approximately 77 asphalt parking spaces to facilitate the parking needs for the park attendees.  Also included is the drainage ditch along the perimeter of the parking lot to convey surface runoff to adjacent drainage facilities.

Work performed: Coordinated with the geotechnical consultant to perform subsurface investigation to assess existing caliche condition to provide pavement design; conducted topographic survey to locate existing topographic feature; performed drainage calculation to determine anticipated surface runoff, designed park entrance driveway culvert, design perimeter channel, coordinated with utility providers on locating existing utilities; prepared site grading plan, prepared technical specifications and bid documents, performed engineer’s estimate; assisted the city in advertise and bid the project; conducted bid opening; reviewed contractor’s qualifications, prepared bid tabulation, recommended contract award and prepared contract document; performed periodic site observation,  reviewed shop submittal, pay request, prepared change order, conducted punch list walk thru, assisted in project close out, and prepared record drawings. 

City of Austin Southwest MUD Integration & Optimization, Austin, Texas

Project Description: Integration of different water pressure planes among the city’s water system and municipal utility districts in southwest Austin as a part of the city’s 1997 annexation water/wastewater improvement project.  Installation of pressure reducing valve vaults, removal of ten existing master meters and pressure reducing valves, installed solar powered remote monitoring systems.

Work performed: Reviewed previous water pressure modeling reports, gathered water system maps, reviewed as-built records, performed field survey, prepared preliminary engineering report on water pressure plane boundary and pressure zone delineation, prepared design drawings, identified utility conflicts, coordinated with TxDOT on work in the state R.O.W., coordinated with Park Department on work in park land, secured General Permit, coordinated with Public Works on protected streets issues, performed project quantity take-off, provided engineer’s opinion of probable cost, assembled bid documents, issued addendum, attended bid opening, reviewed certified bid tab, attended pre-construction meeting and project progress meetings, reviewed shop drawing submittal, performed periodic site observation, coordinated with contractor and inspector on change orders, reviewed pay request, performed punch list walk thru, prepared record drawings.

City of Llano Trail Improvements

Project Description: This project is a part of the city’s downtown pedestrian access improvement funded by the Texas Capital Fund (TCF) for concrete sidewalk and lighting improvements in north side of Llano River to enhance accessibility among river bridge, museum, and rail depot. It includes approximately 1,000 LF of 5’ concrete sidewalk improvements and 10 streetlights installation, and minor landscape improvements.

Work performed: Coordinated with the TxDOT on adjacent project schedule, and connection; investigated existing utilities and drainage facilities within project area; coordinated with land surveyor on topographic survey to locate existing topographic feature; performed drainage calculation; designed inlets and culvert to covey surface runoff; coordinated with utility providers on locating existing utilities; prepared sidewalk and
driveway plan; prepared technical specifications and bid documents, performed engineer’s estimate; assisted the city in advertise and bid the project; conducted bid opening; reviewed contractor’s qualifications, prepared bid tabulation, recommended contract award and prepared contract document; coordinated with TCF and grant administrator; performed periodic site observation;  reviewed shop submittal, pay request; prepared change order; conducted punch walk thru; assisted in project close out; and prepared record drawings. 

City of Hutto Farley Street Streetscape Improvements

Year Completed: 2012

Construction Cost: $1,600,000

Client or Owner's Representative: City of Hutto

Title of person named above: Mr. Matthew Bushak, P.E., City Engineer

Address of person named above: 401 West Front Street, Hutto, TX 78634

Phone number of person named above: (512) 759-4016

Project Description: This project was proposed to reconstruct existing mixed-use streets to provide additional on-street parking, converting existing drainage ditches to storm sewer system, and relocating existing overhead utilities to underground to accommodate for adjacent property development under an urban setting environment.  Project improvements include roadway reconstruction, storm sewer, parking, street intersection, landscape, irrigation system, street lighting, sidewalk, ramps, and utility relocation.  Project is funded by municipal bond.

Service Provided: Gathered and reviewed available as-built plans, records, report, conducted field topographic survey, coordinated with geotechnical in subsurface investigation, reviewed recommended pavement design, coordinated with utility providers on existing utility relocation and associated costs, verified utility conflicts, prepared technical memorandum, coordinated with post master on mailbox relocation, communicated with electrical provider on street lighting options, coordinated with residents and businesses, coordinated with landscape architect on streetscape design, identified temporary construction easement requirement, performed street and drainage design, prepared plans and technical specifications, performed project quantity take-off, provided engineer’s opinion of probable cost estimate, assembled bid documents, conducted periodic progress meetings, prepared change orders, reviewed pay requests, shop submittals and presented to Historical Preservation Commission and City Council.

Maverick County Eagle Heights Colonia Drainage  Improvements

Project Description: This project was proposed to reconstruct existing box culvert crossing an existing arroyo, perform adjacent drainage ditch and roadway approaches to alleviate drainage and roadway access issues. Project was funded by the Texas Department of Rural Affairs.

Service Provided: Gathered and reviewed available as-built plans, records, report, conducted field topographic survey, coordinated with geotechnical in subsurface investigation, reviewed recommended pavement design, met with City of Eagle Pass on existing utility relocation and associated costs, verified utility conflicts, prepared technical memorandum, coordinated with residents and grant administrator, identified easement requirement, prepared field notes, assisted county in securing easements, performed street and drainage design, prepared plans and technical specifications, performed project quantity take-off, provided engineer’s opinion of probable cost estimate, assembled bid documents, recommended county on contract award, reported to Commissioners’ Court on project progress, attended periodic project progress meetings, responded to Request for Information, coordinated with contractor and inspector on project change orders and pay requests,
 performed punch list walk thru, and assisted in project close out.

City of Austin South I-35 Water/ Wastewater Program

Segment 9.1 42-Inch Water Transmission Main

Hays County Cedar Oaks Mesa

50,000 Gallon Water Storage Tank Improvements