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Lawrence J.PaggiPROPOSAL FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINERING SERVICES TO THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER PLANNING BOARD NOVEMBER 10, 2011 Prepared By LAWRENCE J. PAGGI, PE, PC 43 Broad Street Fishkill, New York 12524 LAWRENCE .J. PAGG1~ P.E., P.C. Consulting Engineering Phone 845 897 2375 43 Broad Street Fax 845 897 2239 Fishkill, New York 12524 Ijpaggi@optonline.net Actual services would be billed according to the following hourly rate schedule: Principal $ 140.00/Hour Senior Engineer $ 130.00/Hour Project Engineer $ 105.00/Hour Technical Field and Office Services $ 85.00/Hour (This schedule is in effect from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. While we have not increased our rates since January 2007, we reserve the right to modify this rate schedule at the beginning of each calendar year.) Thank you once again for your interest in our firm. We appreciate the opportunity to provide you with our company information and we look forward to meeting with you. If you have any questions or require any additional information in the mean time, please do not hesitate to contact our office. Sincer , Lawrence J. Paggi, .E. President Encl. LAWRENCE .~. PAGGI~ P.E., P.C. Consulting Engineering Phone 845 897 2375 November 10, 2011 Victor L. Fanuele, Chairman Town of Wappinger Planning Board Town Hall 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, New York 12590 43 Broad Street Fishkill, New York 12524 Re: Request for Proposals for Engineering Services For the Town of Wappinger Planning Board Dear Chairman Fanuele and Members of the Board: Fax 845 897 2239 Ijpagg i@optonline. net We are pleased to have an opportunity to express our interest in working as the engineering consultant to the Town Planning Board. We are well positioned to assist the Town of Wappinger with the provision of cost effective study and review of projects aimed at development within the community along with providing consult to the Board on all matters within our range of expertise. As a local consulting engineer, Lawrence J. Paggi, P.E., P.C. offers the Town of Wappinger local knowledge and contact, extensive experience in successfully assisting adjacent communities faced with similar challenges, and a wide range of resources at the ready as needed. Our firm has a local reputation as an engineering consultant providing strength in the area of general municipal engineering as well as planning and zoning board support services. During the 22 year history of the firm, we have provided municipal engineering to the Village of Fishkill, Town of Union Vale, Town of Poughkeepsie and the Town of Putnam Valley's Planning Board and have supported extensive private development projects in the region. Most relevant to the Town of Wappinger is our recent and current work in the Village of Fishkill and Town of Union Vale where we act as engineering consultant to the Village and Town Boards, as well as the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals. This office has also provided its services to the Towns of Putnam Valley and Poughkeepsie, serving as conflict engineer to the Planning Boards. Having duly examined your requirements, we are confident that our proposed services will effectively address the needs of the Planning Board. Furthermore, by availing itself of our services, the Board will receive qualities that are unique to our firm in the level of personal attention and detail we provide. We have chosen to remain smaller in size throughout the years and this has remained one of our strengths. By working directly with the company head and its skilled staff, we pride ourselves on our close dealings with all of our clients, regardless of how substantial that service may be, offering a high quality product that appropriately meets their needs. Similarly, the Board will be provided the hands-on, local day-to-day contact and project management needed to ensure exceptional engineering services as well as the extensive pool of specialized resources we have accumulated. We look forward to an opportunity to provide engineering support services to the Town of Wappinger Planning Board and are confident in our ability to positively contribute to the Town's continued success. If you have any questions regarding the information within this proposal, or if a question arises that is not adequately addressed within this document, please do not hesitate to contact us. Sincerely, Lawrence J. Paggi, P.E. President Firm Background Started in 1989 by its current president Lawrence J. Paggi as the sole member of the firm, Lawrence J. Paggi, P.E., P.C. has grown more in experience and technical and local knowledge than in actual numbers. Limiting our size has been a strategic method in our ability to foster our personal and friendly working relationships with our clients and community. Comprised now of five full time employees, and with the ever present ability to expand, our firm is able to maintain these small business characteristics while managing projects in size and quantity as would be expected in much larger firms. This ability is what we believe sets us apart from the rest. Our Mission Our mission is to provide safe, reliable and sustainable engineering designs and services to our clients that meet their needs in a manner consistent with the ever changing needs of today's society and that of future generations. It is our belief that this is achieved through well- informedplanning and design, continuously exploring emerging green technologies, and by recognizing our duty as engineers to act as stewards to the public to promote an informed and active community. Our Philosophy and Structure Our office is a close-knit company, which functions as a single unit. We believe that this collaborative approach to our work results in the highest level of quality in our production by working together to determine the most effective solution to a problem while returning a seamless product to the client with assurance that every viable option has been explored. The firm's president, Lawrence J. Paggi is a licensed Professional Engineer as well as a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control and Certified Professional in Stormwater Quality. Mr. Lawrence Paggi would be in attendance at all necessary Town functions as well as studying and reporting to the Board on drawings, plans, details and associated documents concerning development matters and performing site visits as necessary. In the event that an unavoidable conflict arises, Ms. Jamie DiMattia, Senior Project Coordinator, or Mr. Christian Ryan Paggi, EIT, would provide coverage. Ms. DiMattia has over 15 years of project experience whetting her expertise in developing technical reports as well as managing project timelines and budgets. Her comprehensive understanding of the workings of municipalities and regulatory agencies allows her to efficiently coordinate and organize projects through their completion. The majority of our plan and detail work is completed by our two staff engineers, Viktoriya Zubareva and Christian Ryan Paggi. Ms. Zubareva is a degreed Engineer with extensive experience in civil infrastructure design and stormwater management. Mr. Paggi is a recent graduate with his degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering and has completed extensive studies into new technologies in Green Infrastructure. Our staff is structured in a way that allows for each member to step beyond his/her functional area to ensure that their strengths in leadership, experience, and new knowledge are applied throughout each facet of a project. LAWRENCE .~. PAGG1~ PE, PC Consulting Engineering Most Recent Relevant Experience Lawrence J. Paggi, PE President Village of Fishkill, NY Engineering Consultant to the Village Board, Planning Board and Zoning Board As President, Mr. Paggi is the primary contact between the client and the of Appeals firm. He provides the initial consultation to evaluate the client's needs Town of Union Vale, NY and the project scope as it relates to site and civil design. Mr. Paggi is Engineering Consultant to the Town continuously involved with projects as it progresses through the approval Board, Planning Board and Zoning Board process, including plan review, presentation at local, county and state of Appeals agency reviews. He is responsible for coordinating the firm's Town of Poughkeepsie involvement with all other professionals that may be involved with a Planning Board, NY project. In addition, Mr. Paggi manages the firm's finances and Plan Review of Multi-Use Sire personnel, as well as planning its direction for the future. Development Plan Town of Putnam Valley Planning Background Board, NY Plan Review and Construction Observations of 23-Lot Residential Mr. Paggi has over 25 years of experience in engineering and has been Subdivision the sole principal of his own firm for 22 years. He has been responsible for the site design on numerous projects, including residential, Town of Fishkill Police Facility, commercial and institutional uses. These projects have included NY Site, Civil, Sewer and Water Design for Residential Subdivisions, Churches Seniors Residences Munici al > > p New Police Facility Facilities, Business Parks and Intermediate Care Facilities. Mr. Paggi's experience in site design ranges from conceptual development through DiMarco Sr. Residence construction administration and includes road design, water supply and Community I&II, NY wastewater system design and stormwater management system design. sire, Civil, Sewer and Water Design for ~, paggi is also a certified professional in the areas of erosion and Campus of sixty four units in five sediment control and stormwater quality srrucrures. . Ennis Mobile Home Park, NY Site, Civil, Sewer and Water Design for tion Ed 1 /3 Unit Mobile Home Park Expansion uca including Water and Wastewater Treatment Design Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1981 The Fountains at Millbrook, NY Site, Civil, Water and Sewer Evaluation and Design for New 32-Unit Assisted Living Facility on Existing Campus Registrations and Certifications Meadow Ridge I&II, NY sate, Civil, Sewer and Water Design for New York State Licensed Professional Engineer New Family Housing and Seniors Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control Residence Certified Professional in Stormwater Quality Cardinal Hayes Home for Children, NY Site, Civil, Sewer and Water Design for Community Service Three New Residences on Existing Campus Athletic Field Development Committee, Our Lady of Lourdes High Brinckerhoff Professional Park, School NY Former Advisory Board of Directors, American Cancer Society, Site, Civil, Sewer and Water Design for Dutchess County frve 3,OOOsf Office Buildings ~IAMIE DIMATTIA Senior Project Coordinator Experience Profile Ms. DiMattia has been with our firm for 16 years and has gained a wealth of knowledge and practical experience in urban and suburban development and the associated municipal processes. Over the years she has handled various development and subdivision projects by coordinating project timelines and budgets, and by spearheading administrative tasks that include approval acquisitions and submissions to regulatory agencies. Additionally, Ms. DiMattia works closely with the company president in most municipal affairs and due to such dealings she is a knowledgeable resource on a wide range of civic matters from either side. Certifications and Training Ms. DiMattia is a Certified Inspector in Erosion and Sediment Control. She is also certified and trained in GIS Systems. Technical Expertise Project Management including but not limited to coordination with the necessary regulatory agencies, drafting of applications and other legal and environmental documents, establishing and managing project budgets, as well as experience in obtaining project approvals from various Town, Planning, and Zoning Boards. Project Review including but not limited to thorough review of plot plans, site plans, subdivision plans, as-built and survey plans with a comprehensive understanding of Town Codes and procedures. VIKTORIYA ZUBAREVA Senior Engineer Experience Profile Ms. Zubareva is a degreed engineer and has been with our firm for 12 years. As Senior Project Engineer, Ms. Zubareva has steered a variety of projects over the years, successfully engineering viable and cost effective designs given some of the most complex and environmentally sensitive conditions. Some of her work has included new site development design involving mitigation of special flood hazard areas, federal and state wetland impacts, and elevated watershed protection requirements. Education Ms. Zubareva attended the National University of Food Technologies in Kiev, Ukraine where she earned her degree in Industrial Power Engineering. Graduating in 1987, the majority of Ms. Zubareva technical experience after school has been in the field of civil infrastructure design. Technical Expertise Civil Site Design including but not limited to comprehensive analysis and design of stormwater management systems, drainage facilities and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP); wastewater collection and disposal design including treatment and subsurface disposal; water supply treatment, storage, and distribution design; roadway design, grading and erosion control design. Ms. Zubareva is also proficient in a variety of computer design programs including AutoCAD and several hydrology and hydraulic design programs. CHRISTIAN RYAN PAGGI Project Engineer Experience Profile and Education Mr. Paggi is a recent graduate of Villanova University's College of Civil and Environmental Engineering with a specific focus on environmental and water resource engineering. While a student at Villanova, Mr. Paggi served as an Undergraduate Assistant, completing his own research studies in Stormwater Best Management Practices as well as working with the Villanova Urban Stormwater Partnership on various research projects that dealt with green infrastructure and emerging sustainable stormwater management practices. In the spring of 2011 Mr. Paggi also led a Service Project in Honduras where a group of Villanova Civil Engineering students were responsible for the design and construction of a water purification system to provide clean and safe drinking water for an orphanage for Honduran boys. Graduating in May of 2011, Mr. Paggi has been with our firm for six months and has already gained considerable experience in both the design and project administration. Certifications and Training Mr. Paggi has earned his EIT and is a Certified Inspector in Erosion and Sediment Control. He is also certified and trained in GIS Systems. Technical Expertise Civil Site Design including but not limited to hydraulic analysis and design in stormwater management and the design of drainage facilities; wastewater collection and disposal design including treatment and subsurface disposal; water supply treatment, storage, and distribution design; roadway design, grading and erosion control design. Mr. Paggi is also proficient in a variety of computer design programs including AutoCAD Civi13D, HydroCAD and Microsoft Excel. Construction Administration including but not limited to construction site inspections for commercial and residential development projects, SWPPP and other environmental inspections, drafting of certification documents, and review of both design and as-built plans. KATHRYN DUNSTAN Administrative Assistant Experience Profile and Education Ms. Dunstan has been with our firm for four years and has gained an effective understanding of municipal affairs and project administration including application processes and the associated documentation. Her administrative skills and accumulated experience have allowed Ms. Dunstan to function as an integral part of our daily office operation by facilitating project development and review. Education A graduate of SL1NY New Paltz in 2005, Ms. Dunstan has earned her degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. Technical Expertise Office Administration including but not limited to project application preparation and coordination; preparation of submittal documents including plans, reports and forms; and project tracking. Qualifications and Expertise After 22 years of private and municipal work, Lawrence J. Paggi, P.E., P.C. has acquired an invaluable wealth of knowledge concerning the Hudson Valley and the detailed workings of the various local and state regulatory agencies with whom we have worked so closely over the years. As a lifelong resident of the Village and Town of Wappinger, Mr. Paggi has experience working throughout Dutchess County as well as the Catskills, Albany area, Croton and White Plains. Having had such experience we are very familiar with the NYSDEC Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit process as well as SPDES standards and provisions requiring the drafting of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) for all relevant construction. We have acquired an acute understanding of these regulations as well as the engineering that goes into their development not only through our extensive work within its jurisdictional area, but also by serving as a municipal consultant to the Dutchess County MS4 Steering Committee as a representative of the Village of Fishkill. As such we have worked in conjunction with the committee to forge long and short term action plans to address the pressing issue of stormwater runoff and pollution. Lawrence J. Paggi, P.E., P.C. is also currently serving as the engineering consultant for the Village of Fishkill and the Town of Union Vale. Since 2006/2008 our firm has offered engineering service for these municipalities in the form of development proposals and application review for the Village/Town Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals as well as specific engineering design and construction services for various infrastructure projects taken on by the Village/Town Boards. In addition we have assisted the Planning Boards in these communities with maintaining compliance to NYSDEC Stormwater requirements through ongoing education that keeps our firm at the forefront of these developing regulations. These services as municipal engineer also include, but are not limited to providing assistance with grant applications and their associated audits at grant closure, preparation of bid documents and construction site observations and certifications. Our firm has worked to incorporate the vision and goals of these two municipalities into our daily workings in order that these objectives may be met in a manner that is efficient in both time and cost. This philosophy would hold true for the Town of Wappinger if our firm were to be awarded this position as we ensure that all involvement in the matters of the Planning Board would be integrated into our firm's daily operations. Additionally, having had said experience we are confident that our services would adequately satisfy any and all needs that would be expected of the Planning Board's Engineering Consultant based on our company structure that has proved successful over the years. Anticipated civil engineering requirements: Administrative/SEAR: Our firm will be in attendance at all Planning Board functions as necessary. This would include planning board meetings, public hearings, site inspections and other special meetings. Also, as stated above our firm would assist the Planning Board in its review of applications, environmental documents, and plans, while providing comments and recommendations as needed by the Board. Engineering Design Review Services: Our firm has extensive experience in both the design and review of development projects, including but not limited to site design, road design, sidewalk and driveway plans and profiles, sewage treatment and disposal system design, water treatment and supply design, drainage and stormwater management design, geotechnical investigation, grading and erosion control plans. We are familiar with regulatory agency applications and approvals including State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) requirements and the associated Environmental Assessment documents. Plans and Details: This office is capable of receiving and providing hard and electronic copies of all plans, details, and all other required engineering documents as necessary. This office is capable of providing to the Planning Board digital files as necessary including but not limited to the following: - Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF) - AutoCAD (DWG) - Microsoft Word and Excel (DOC and XLS) Construction Inspection: Our firm has extensive experience in construction compliance certification including the review of shop drawings and observations of actual construction. We stand prepared to provide these services as necessary to assure that the Town receives the quality of construction that it has required through its plan approval process. References: Paul Heslin: Hans Klingzahn: Planning Board Chairman Town of Union Vale 249 Duncan Road LaGrangeville, NY 12540 845-724-5600 Planning Board Chairman Village of Fishkill 1095 Main Street Fishkill, NY 12524 845-897-4430 Dave Morrison: Municipal Reference Village of Fishkill Superintendent of Water and Sewer 845-896-8070 Peg O'Leary: For the projects, Kingston Meadows & Meadow Ridge I & II M.T. O'Leary, Chief Executive Officer Community Services Programs, Inc., Hudson Valley Housing Development Fund Company, Inc. 5 Givans Avenue Wappingers Falls, New York 12590 Tel 845-297-2004 Fax 297-2080 Wayne Frenzel: For the project, Cardinal Hayes Home for Children Annex Wayne Frenzel Director of Operations Cardinal Hayes Home Box CH Millbrook, NY 12545 Te1677-6363, ext 141 i