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1. GBF ENGINEERING, INC. ISSUE No. 2 MAY 2010
Spotlight on ARRA Projects Awarded
SR 70 Corridor
SR-70, also known as Okeechobee Road, is an east-west
evacuation route connecting St. Lucie and Okeechobee
Message from GBF’s Counties. GBF’s journey as the CEI prime consultant
President along this corridor began in September 2005 when
the firm was awarded the SR-70 Segment 4 project.
With over $1.2bn This project entailed the reconstruction of 3.1 miles of
in advertised ARRA a two-lane, two-way undivided highway to a four lane
projects to date, divided rural highway and included the construction of
transportation has 2 bridges, the rehabilitation of 1 bridge, a 12’ shared
become a major use path, major earthwork, drainage and revetment
component of our activities. This $18m project began in May 2006 and
state’s economic was completed ahead of schedule in July 2008.
revitalization. Thanks
to our clients, During the construction of Segment 4 GBF was also
Gladys Dilmaghani contracting partners awarded the SR-70 Bridge Rehabilitation project which
President and the hard work and SR 70, Segment 4 involved the placement of pipe culverts, sand cement
dedication of our staff,
headwalls and flowable fill below 5 bridges within the
GBF has made significant achievements this
limits of SR-70 Segments 2 and 3. This project was
year in securing ARRA projects that will play
an integral role in Florida’s infrastructure completed 31% ahead of schedule and 16% under
development in the years to come. budget.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Shortly after the completion of Segment 4, GBF started
Act (ARRA) signed on February 13, 2009, on Segment 5, awarded because of the quality CEI
provides unprecedented opportunities and services provided on previous projects. Segment 5
SR 70, Segment 5 Pedestrian Overpass
responsibilities in our industry. The United is the adjacent project east of Segment 4 and entails
States President and Congress have also the reconstruction of 4 miles of a two-lane, two-way
emphasized the need for accountability, undivided highway to a four lane divided rural highway,
efficiency and transparency in the allocation includes the construction of 5 bridges, the widening of 1
and expenditure of ARRA funds. GBF bridge, a 12’ shared use path, major earthwork, drainage
understands our clients’ goals of time and and revetment activities. Also included is a 3 mile
money and in meeting these goals, will continuation of the 12’ shared use path and drainage
ensure the maximum utilization of ARRA
improvements east to the Turnpike. This $29m project
funds. GBF has the resources, training and
began in June 2007 and is anticipated to be completed
experience to make ARRA projects a success
on schedule and under budget in April, 2010.
- our “Shovel-Ready” personnel are all
trained in ARRA reporting requirements
and our firm is also LAP certified. During the construction of Segment 5, FDOT
supplemented the contract with an additional $2.5M
GBF is thankful for the opportunity afforded 3 mile milling and resurfacing project on SR 70. This
by the stimulus package in this challenging project began in January 2009 and was completed
market. Not only have we been able to in May 2009, 26% ahead of schedule and 18% under
SR 70, Segment 5 - Matthews Rd.
secure new work but we have also been budget.
able to forge relationships with new clients
requiring CEI services because of the ARRA. The GBF SR-70 Team was recently awarded the Segment
GBF remains committed to excellence in 3 ARRA project (the adjacent project west of Segment
client service and would like to thank our 4). This $12.4M project entails the reconstruction of 4.4
staff, clients and contracting partners who miles of a two-lane, two-way undivided highway to a four
have all been an integral part of our success. lane divided highway rural including the construction of
a large canal to the north, a 12’ shared use path, major
earthwork, drainage and revetment activities. It began
SR 70, Segment 3 - 84’ Pipe Culverts in September 2009 and will continue to June 2012.
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2. GBF in the Community Spotlight on ARRA Projects Awarded, Cont’d
CR 720 (Glades County) from Hendry County Line to 5.0 miles
North of Hendry County Line
GBF is currently providing construction
management services on this District 1
Design-Build ARRA funded project. The
project is located in Glades County just
west of Clewiston, FL and entails milling
and resurfacing, and safety improvements
including guardrail installation. The project
area is surrounded by sugar cane fields
and provides direct access to US 27 for the
sugar cane transport vehicles. The Notice to
Proceed was given on October 22, 2009 with
GBF at Construction an anticipated completion date in August
Career Days 2010.
GBF provided another successful Construction ARRA CEI Oversight & Compliance Projects, Martin County
Career Days (CCD) learning lab.
GBF was awarded the ARRA oversight contract
This is GBF’s 7th year participating in in the Treasure Coast Area. This contract will
CCD as a Silver Sponsorship. GBF S.L.A.P allow GBF to serve as the liaison between all
(Signalization Lighting Acceptance Program) the municipalities in the Treasure Coast area
team members provided high school students and FDOT on 9 different construction projects.
with instruction on the latest signal video The scope of the work for these projects
detection technology and its role in the future vary from landscaping improvements to full
of construction. rehabilitation projects. These projects have
been carefully selected by the municipalities
Many thanks to the GBF personnel involved in so that they qualify for ARRA funds. ARRA
making the labs a success. funded projects have special contract
requirements such as stringent timeframes,
special contract specifications, transparency
of records and more importantly, tracking of
Contact Us labor efforts.
GBF Engineering, Inc.
5340 NW 10th Terrace As an oversight consultant, GBF is responsible
for educating the municipalities involved
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so that they fully understand and are able
Phone: (954) 492-9921 to follow ARRA contract requirements.
Fax: (954) 492-9909 Doing this also further ensures that the
Email: marketing@gbfinc.net municipalities are reimbursed for all expenses
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As an oversight consultant, GBF’s interaction
with the Federal Highway Administration
(FHWA) is extensive. This contract also
allows GBF the opportunity to interact with
numerous municipalities in the Treasure
Coast Area.
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