Expert answer:Ted-Ex proposal, eddrting request
Solved by verified expert:Can do the changes and the clarification in the notes, and add new resources if needed.It needs some clarification. Identify several KEY site characteristics that you will evaluate for each of several properties. Each characteristic evaluation is a task (distance to airport, for example). You can then estimate easily how long this will take…..and what it will cost you (billable rate).1. Project Definition2. What are you going to do?3. How will you do it?4. How long will it take?5. What will it cost.I will put 4 pages for the post, but the paper is 6 if you could do 6 pages I’ll appritiate it, if you can it alright judt do the changes on the first 4 pages (after the cover page, it’s ok).
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AFAR Consulting, LLC
Ali Alshehri
Emily Robertson
Jacob Franklin
Martin Aguirre
November 14, 2017
Kevin White, Ph.D. P.E.
307 N. University Blvd.
Mobile, AL 36688
Dr. White,
In response to the request for proposal (RFP), AFAR Consulting has created a proposal for the
site evaluation of the four given properties. This Project Proposal entails about the construction
of a distribution facility forTed-EX, Inc. It involves identification of a suitable construction site
within the Mobile Metropolitan Area and preparation of the scope of work.
Thank You,
AFAR Consulting, LLC
Enclosed: Proposal
PROPOSAL FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF FEASIBILITY OF
CONSTRUCTING A DISTRIBUTION FACILITY FOR TED-EX, INC.
Section 1: Background Information
Ted-EX, Inc., a national express package delivery company is considering a new
regional distribution center in the Mobile metro area for distribution of packages to
the south-central U.S. Mobile has two potentially available airport facilities that
packages arrive to. Packages will be transported to the local distribution center for
product sorting and distribution to local and regional destinations across the SE.
Four land parcels have been identified as potential building sites in the Mobile area.
Ted-EX will need to construct a two-story building with approximately 200,000 ft2
of basal floor area. The bottom floor will be used for product storage, sorting, and
shipping (loading/unloading). 24 bays for truck/tractor-trailer loading/unloading
is needed. Approximately 20,000 ft2 of office space will be provided on the 2ndfloor.
Additionally, parking spaces for 36 trucks-trailers (trucks/18-wheelers) are
required. It is projected that 40 shipping/receiving jobs will be housed in the
facility, as well as 30 distribution truck drivers, and 24 office support personnel.
The company is seeking civil engineering input to select the most feasible
building site to locate their business.
Section 2: Scope of Work
The scope of work is simply the partitioning of work to be carried out for a project into smaller
and specific tasks with set deadlines. It, therefore, acts as a guideline in the implementation of
the project since it clearly outlines all the tasks to be carried out and when these tasks will be
completed. It, therefore, ensures the implementation of the project in accordance with the
planned schedule. The following scope of work will be followed during the evaluation process
of a two-story building to be utilized for distribution of packages in the Mobile Metropolitan
Area: Important Site Characteristic Descriptions, Workplan for Characteristic Evaluation, Work
Schedule, Consulting Fee Analysis, and Qualifications.
Section 3: Site Characteristics
This proposal will be organized by important site characteristics. Following a detailed
description of these characteristics, a work plan will be provided that will ensure all necessary
characteristics are properly evaluated. The following have been identified as key site
characteristics:
Accessibility
Accessibility is very fundamental for any construction site. Having a good accessibility helps to
prevent transportation difficulties pertaining movement of equipment, personnel and materials
to and from the site. The site for this facility within the Mobile Metropolitan Area must have
excellent accessibility that would facilitate smooth movement of personnel, materials,
equipment and packages to be distributed. The project site must be close to high capacity roads
which will facilitate a smooth movement of equipment, vehicles, and personnel to the site
location. These roads will be utilized for distribution of packages to the south-central U.S.
Efficient road access will also allow for easy entrance and exit from the site. There are two
airport facilities in the Mobile Region. Proximity to the site where the facility is to be
constructed greatly enhances the accessibility.
Parking
When analyzing a site where a new facility might be constructed, it is of great significance to
evaluate the area that will be destined for a parking lot. In the case of this new Ted-Ex building,
excellent quality parking is crucial, since there will be several trucks and 18 wheelers entering
and leaving the property daily, not to forget the employees’ personal vehicles.
The location of entrance to the main parking lot within the property will make a noticeable
difference, depending on whether it is next to a main road or a smaller, less busy road. Since
larger roads have higher speed limits, there would most likely need to be a turn lane for the
oversized vehicles to have the appropriate time and room to slow down without disrupting the
flow of traffic. In the case of a secondary road with lower speed limits, the need of a turn lane
would not exist since turning into the entrance would already be safe enough.
It is also substantial to decide whether the exit out of the parking lot will be next to the
entrance or not. Since this project involves trucks and 18-wheelers, it would be convenient if
there were enough space in the property for those vehicles to exit out of it on to a different
road than the entrance road.
Drainage
To evaluate the drainage aspect of a property before construction, it is important to know the
highest and lowest points within the property. Knowing this information will be very valuable to
decide whether a piece of land will have effective drainage systems. If several significant
elevation changes were found throughout the site, drainage could become an issue. A lot that
would not need any leveling of its soils would increase its chances of being elected for the
project. As far as the location of the lowest point, it would be preferred if it were located next
to a main road with a drainage system that would facilitate leading water out of the property.
This would help avoid the need to pump water up from a parking lot located below the level of
the sidewalk.
Depending on the type of drainage system that is chosen for this project, different aspects of a
property can be evaluated. If there were to be a surface runoff system, room for shallow canals
would be needed. The groundwater table level must be known to decide whether a subsurface
drainage could be implemented or not.
Weather Conditions
When evaluating the site, a few aspects partake in deciding if the site is accommodated for bad
weather. Mobile, Alabama receives a large sum of rainfall throughout the year and not every
area can properly deal with it. Therefore, checking the flood zone of the specific site areas will
be applicable to ensure no flooding will take place in the structure. Another factor to consider
would be hurricanes. Hurricanes put off a great amount of wind loads, so a site with fewer trees
and a lower elevation is more ideal due to the fact that it will not be as subject to destruction
from the high winds and less land clearing will occur.
Structure Availability
Sites that contain structures that meet safety standards, regulations, and are able to be used
could typically be a benefit; though the structure that is currently designed does not need extra
space for its usage. The structure has accounted for all its needs. Therefore, a site without any
available structures would be preferred because it would require less maintenance overall and
it would prevent someone from having to bulldoze it down, which would cost extra money. If
an empty site were to be looked at, the soil would need to be confirmed of its adequacy in
order to support the foundation of the future structure. If the soil is organic, the site should not
be a recommended option because not enough properties are known to classify if it is a sturdy
foundation.
Section 4: Workplan for Site Evaluation
For the evaluation of the previously mentioned characteristics, a task list has been created.
Each task works towards the investigation and evaluation for each major concern in site
selection.
Table 1: Task List
Priority No.
Task
1
Preliminary Site Visit/ Evaluation
2
Field Survey
3
Topographic Survey/ Existing Conditions
4
Geotechnical Investigation
5
Site Selection Evaluation
Preliminary Site Visit/Evaluation
The preliminary site visit/evaluation will be necessary for basic due diligence. Cost of each
property will be evaluated. Environmental impact will be investigated to determine if any
necessary precautions will be required. This includes wetland mitigation, habitat
endangerment, etc. Utility availability will also be investigated for each potential site during
preliminary stages. AFAR Consulting will utilize as-builts and GIS files to determine the location
of existing water mains, sewer mains, gas mains, power lines, and telecommunications. This
task will be completed by a senior engineer and an entry level engineer.
Field Survey
A complete field survey will be done for each site. The field survey will provide global
coordinates, elevations, and exact locations for all existing aspects of the site. The data created
for each site by the field survey will be vital for the next task. The field survey will be completed
by a three-man field technician survey crew.
Topographic Survey/Existing Conditions
Using the data created by the field survey, AFAR Consulting will create a topographic
survey/existing conditions plan for each potential site. This plan will provide a visual
representation of each site, with exact geometric data. The plan will show parcel boundaries,
major and minor contours, distances from nearby roads for accessibility, and all existing
features of the site. Understanding the site’s size, elevation, and location allows for the
evaluation of accessibility, parking availability, and drainage conditions. In addition to this,
understanding the site elevation will allow for the proper evaluation of any earthwork
necessary for the site (Cut and Fill). This task will be completed by an AutoCAD technician and
an entry level engineer.
Geotechnical Investigation
A detailed geotechnical investigation will be performed at each site. Geotechnical properties for
each site will determine constructability and sustainability. Field tests will be performed, and
soil conditions for each site will be evaluated. The geotechnical investigation will be completed
by a field technician and a senior geotechnical engineer. As far as the geotechnical aspect of the
parking lot area of the property, the existent soil must have enough strength for the traffic flow
that this parking lot will be experiencing daily. It is very important that the parking lot of Ted-Ex
does not suffer any settlement, which can lead the surface of the parking lot to crack and other
unwanted consequences.
Site Selection/Evaluation
With all previously mentioned tasks complete, a final evaluation will be performed. The four
potential sites will be ranked based on a simple rating system. Each important site
characteristic will be broken down even further into detailed site aspects. These site aspects
will each be worth a potential of four points. Four points will be given for the most desirable
site, and the points will descend, where one point will be given for the least desirable site. The
site with the highest value of points will be the site of choice. The final site evaluation will be
performed by an entry level engineer and a senior engineer. The ranking system can be found
in Table 2.
Table 2: Site Evaluation Rating System
Characteristic
Accessibility-Roadway
Accessibility- Airport
Drainage
Weather Accommodations
Structure Availability
Geotechnical Report
Environmental Impact
Utility Access
Site No. 1
Designated Points
Site No. 2 Site No. 3 Site No. 4
Total Points
Section 5: Schedule of Work
Each task has been broken down into an anticipated work schedule. The work schedule is based
on a day duration. Some tasks will be completed simultaneously, so the actual length of
investigation is subject to change.
Table 3: Work Schedule
Task
Duration (working days)
Preliminary Site
Evaluation
3
Field Survey
8
Topographic
Survey/ Existing
Conditions
Geotechnical
Report
Final Site
Evaluation
6.25
5
2
Section 6: Consulting Fees
Fees for site evaluation include all four potential sites. The previously described work shall be
done by someone who is capable, certified, and fit for the task they are assigned. Each work
task will be completed with accuracy and diligence.
Table 4: Cost Analysis
Task
Preliminary Site
Evaluation
Field Survey
Topographic
Survey/ Existing
Conditions
Geotechnical
Report
Final Site
Evaluation
Total Duration
Technician
@ $70.00/hr
Entry Level Engineer
@ $90.00/hr
Senior Engineer
@ $150.00/hr
Cost
24 Hr
–
12 hr
12 hr
$2,880
64 Hr
64 hr
–
–
$4,480
50 Hr
40 hr
10 hr
–
$3,700
40 Hr
35 hr
–
5 hr
$3,200
16 Hr
–
4 hr
12 hr
$2,160
Total Cost:
$16,420
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