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Eng/neers and Architects
November 10, 2011
Ms. Susan Dao, Planning Board Secretary
Wappinger Town Hall
20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Dear Chairman Fanuele and Members of the Board:
Putnam Engineering, (PE) is a multi disciplinary Architectural and Engineering Organization
with a staff of ten. We have expertise in Architecture and Engineering as follows:
• Building design and systems
• Building code compliance
• Structural design
• Roadway/highway design and inspection
• Landscape design
• Site and civil design and inspections
• Stormwater management and compliance with NYSDEC permit for stormwater
discharges
• Environmental remediation
• County Health Department regulations and wastewater system design
• Land management best practices
• Construction cost estimating
• Subdivision and site plan design conformance to local code requirements (feasibility
studies)
• Municipal consultant
P/E is a successful, professional Architectural and Engineering (A/E) Company. We are well
versed in all the requirements and criteria of development. P/E has no active projects in the
Town of Wappinger.
Our staff is dedicated professionals; our key personnel have worked together for more than
twenty years. We pride ourselves in professional responsibility, honesty and reliable product.
The primary individual we would offer for the Town Consultant position would be Mr. Robert
Cameron, R.A. Mr. Cameron has been successfully leading the Village of Cold Spring Planning
Board as Consultant A/E. Mr. Cameron lives in Dutchess County, Town of LaGrange.
Putnam Engineering is presently the Consultant to the Village of Cold Spring Planning Board.
The Village of Cold Spring Planning Board meets on Tuesdays; once a month, depending upon
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the need. Putnam Engineering had previously consulted with the Town of Philipstown and the
Town of Kent. A list of contacts, names, addresses, emails and phone numbers is attached.
Our work program for meeting the requirements of the Town of Wappingers' Planning Board is
as follows:
• Keep advised from the Board of upcoming projects and submissions. Evaluate as early as
possible the work load for the forthcoming project.
• Make staff available to meet the needs of the project.
• Attend all Planning Board meetings, work sessions, site inspections, and special meetings
as required and necessary.
• Develop a schedule or a list of activities, actions and potential issues, which will need to
be addressed as part of the project. Evaluate if there is a significant activity which the
applicant will need to start to study and address early on.
• Upon obtaining a submission package, immediately verify the package is complete with
information as required. Perform a brief sweep of information, if anything is missing,
advise the Chairman and Secretary of the Board.
• Perform a site inspection.
• Provide a written memo in advance of the meeting so Board Members can review and ask
questions.
• Provide reference materials, as necessary or as requested, to support the Board's position.
• Do our homework before offering comment.
A list of our staff and their field of expertise is attached. A list of our staff rates is attached in a
separate envelope, as requested.
Putnam Engineering appreciates the opportunity to respond to the Town's RFP. Please do not
hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or comments. We look forward to an interview to
present our qualifications.
Sincerely,
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REFERENCES OF MUNICIPAL CLIENTS
Mr. Joe Barbaro, Chairman
Village of Cold Spring
85 Main Street
Cold Spring, NY
(845) 265-3611
Email: solnikovnu,optimum.net
Ms. Katherine Doherty, Supervisor
Town of Kent
25 Sybils Court
Kent Lakes, NY
(845) 225-3943
Email: kdohertyna,townofkent.~ov
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Paul M. Lunch, P.E., Chief Civil Engineer
• Senior Engineer/Structural Design
• Education: B.A. 1983 Architecture
B.C.E.1984 Civil Engineering
• Registration: Registered Professional Engineer, New York
• Experience: Mr. Lynch as Chief Civil Engineer is responsible design and construction for
public works improvement projects and site developments. He is experienced in construction
inspections, having served as a Resident Engineer on various road improvement and public
works projects. His experience also includes design and preparation of contract documents
for stormwater management, public water supply, transportation design, sanitary facilities
and related projects.
Robert J. Cameron. Jr., R.A.
• Senior Architect/Project Manager
• Education: B.A. 1982 Architecture
• Registration: Registered Architect in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey
• Experience: Mr. Cameron is a Registered Architect who is project manager for all projects.
He has a broad base of knowledge in the fields of azchitecture, engineering, zoning and land
use. He has over 25 years experience in project development in and azound the mid-Hudson
area. Projects include small commercial and residential developments to major multiphase
developed projects.
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Eshwar Kosuri. P.E.
Senior Engineer, Environmental Engineer/Hazard Inspector
Education: M.S., 1981 Civil and Environmental Engineering
M. Tech., 1979 Civil and Environmental Engineering
B.S., 1977 Civil Engineering
• Registration: Professional Engineer in New York and California
• Experience: Mr. Kosuri is a licensed professional engineer with approximately 30 years of
experience in environmental engineering, including design and inspection for
public works projects. He is presently a Consultant to P/E on civil engineering and
environmental impact assessment projects, including those for water supply systems,
highway reconstruction, solid waste disposal facilities, and wastewater treatment
facilities. Prior to joining P/E, Mr. Kosuri served as a project engineer for the
New York City Department of Environmental Protection, where he was responsible for
design and inspection for special projects in civil engineering. He was involved in capital
replacement programs for 14 water pollution control treatment plants and 80 pumping
stations. Mr. Kosuri's prior experience also includes planning and design for the upgrade of a
25 MGD treatment plant to 40 MGD plant. Mr. Kosuri held a position with the Nassau
County Department of Health, where he was involved in supervision of construction
projects such as watermain installations, regulation of water supply wells, and groundwater
monitoring. He also served as an environmental analyst for the US Environmental Protection
Agency, where he conducted air pollution studies as part of EPA and NIOSH programs.
Mr. Kosuri is a certified asbestos investigator.
David Benson. P.E.
• Project Engineer
• Education: B.S., Civil Engineering
Registration: Professional Engineer, New York
Experience: Mr. Benson has a long association with our company; he presently consults
for us as needed. He has more than 30 year's experience in civil engineering, municipal
infrastructure systems and wastewater design. He is a talented analyst and excellent at
technical review and report generation.
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Richard J. Zapp, Jr.
• Project Engineer
• Education: A.S. Engineering Science, 1982
• Registration: E.I.T., NICET Leve12
B.S. Civil and Environmental Engineering, 1984
• Experience: Mr. Zapp has over 25 year's experience in land use and development. He
has been professionally associated with our staff for 20 years. He has excellent field
inspection capabilities in soil evaluations, testing, highway supervision, wastewater systems
and stormwater compliance. His responsibilities include feasibility studies, cost estimating,
wastewater design and general project development/construction activities.
Bozena J. Kiervch
• Project Engineer/Stormwater Specialist
• Education: B.S., Mechanical Engineering, 1975
• Registration: C.P.E.S.C. (certified professional in Erosion and Sediment Control)
• Experience: Ms. Kierych is our lead designer for site planning, supervision and stormwater
management for our projects. She has vast technical experience in stormwater design and
best management practices. She is prolific with the latest AutoCAD systems, HEC,
HyroCAD, Hydraflow and a variety of other technical support systems for stormwater and
development design. Ms. Kierych's input in regulatory compliance with municipal MS4 and
state regulations is instrumental in the evaluation of project development in today's ever
changing requirements.
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Paul K. Garrity, Designer
Designer/CADD Operator/Inspector
Education: A.A.S., 1986 Architectural Technology
• Experience: Mr. Garrity is an experienced technical designer and AutoCAD technician.
He has an extensive background in project development research and analysis. He has
been a major contributor to our professional team for more than 20 years.
Aneela R. Alaimo
Junior Engineer, Project Assistant
Experience: Ms. Alaimo is a team member who assists in quality control, research and
drawing compliance.
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RATE SCHEDULE
2011 and 2012 BILLING RATES
Town of Wappinger, NY
JOB CLASSIFICATION
TITLE HOURLY BILLING
RATE
Senior En ineer Paul M. L nch, P.E. $135.00
Senior Architect Robert J. Cameron, R.A. $135.00
Pro'ect En ineer I Eshwar Koshuri, P.E. $120.00
Pro'ect Engineer II David Benson, P.E. $120.00
Pro'ect En ineer Richard J. Za , Jr. $105.00
Desi ner Paul K. Garrit $95.00
En ineer Kathleen Bunce Delfa $95.00
En ineer Bozena J. Kie ch $95.00
Junior
En ineer/Technician
An ela R. Alaimo
$60.00
* Note: This billing rate is subject to adjustment after 2012. Rates also subject to change by
new staff.
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