CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS

Our engineers specialize in infrastructure design for greenfield, infill, and refill projects from initial planning and cost estimating through final plans and preparation of construction documents. We have successfully completed projects from $1 million to over $120 million in infrastructure improvements including new roadways, street beautification, traditional subdivisions, hillside developments, trunk sewers, and wet utility layout design.

We have managed nearly $1 Billion of “bonding” for special tax districts and municipal finance engineering including special tax and assessment consulting for Community Facilities Districts and Assessment Districts.

Staff capabilities include:

• Large-scale infrastructure planning, cost estimating, and engineering design
• Municipal finance engineering including district formation and implementation
• Grading plans, improvement plans, and civil site design
• Roadway and utility improvement design
• Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) & C.3 compliant storm drain design
• Project management
• Civil Engineering Forensic Services

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Civil Engineering (back to top)

Auto Center Drive Street Beautification and Improvement Project, Watsonville, CA

MMS’s responsibilities include preparation of the design development plan, preliminary engineering, subconsultant management, and all plans, specifications, bid proposals, and Engineer’s Estimates for this streetscape project in Watsonville.

Lone Tree Corridor Assessment District, #27, Antioch, CA

MMS is providing project management and engineering services for the design and construction of seven roadway projects totaling more than 6.5 miles of roadway. Design work also encompasses trunk lines for storm drainage, water service, sewers and landscaping which has allowed for development on 2,200 acres of land in southeast Antioch. MMS's services have enabled the City of Antioch to build additional facilities that benefit local residents, including new public schools, residences, retail shops and a community park.

MAP AND PLAN CHECKING

MMS blends our knowledge of the development process with extensive design and construction experience. The professional staff at MMS has the advantage of experience in both private and public sectors. Our intent is to provide comprehensive engineering and planning plan check from the first submittal. Our team reviews for design completion, accuracy, compliance, buildability, and bidability.

Staff capabilities include:

• Review subdivision maps
• Verify compliance with local agency and Subdivision Map Act requirements
• Review improvement plans, grading plans, erosion control plans, and storm water pollution prevention plans (SWPPP)
• Check grading and drainage for compliance with C-3 requirements
• Check hydrology and hydraulic calculations
• Review landscape and irrigation designs
• Confirm submittals for completeness, technical accuracy, and constructability
• Verify conformance with applicable design standards, local ordinance, and project specific conditions of approval
• Review cost estimates
• Ability to accommodate high work volumes and aggressive schedules

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Map & Plan Checking (back to top)

City of Vallejo, Vallejo, CA

Reviewed final map, improvement, grading, and erosion control plans and cost estimates for various residential development projects. Assisted City staff in preparation of staff reports, subdivision agreements, and resolutions.

City of Napa, Napa, CA

Reviewed final map, improvement, grading, and erosion control plans and cost estimates for various residential / commercial development projects.

Olympic Parkway, Chula Vista, CA

MMS provided project management, plan check, and environmental support services to the City of Chula Vista for an eight-mile long, six-lane arterial roadway.

This project involved grading, channel design, landscape and irrigation plans, and environmental management. Total estimated costs of public improvements exceeded $60 million. MMS was responsible for project oversight and coordination among City staff, developers, public agencies, and the environmental community.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Our senior and principal professional staff specializes in managing projects for both public and private sectors, engaging the multiple talents of MMS and various subconsultants for timely and efficient delivery. We have successfully managed projects valued from under $100,000 up to $120 million, ranging from feasibility and project analysis to large-scale infrastructure financing, design, construction, and Community Facilities Districts auditing.

Project management services include:

• Pre-construction planning and team assembly
• Project scheduling, timeline, and scope management
• Facilitation and client representation
• Priority management and organization
• Program administration
• Project observation and monitoring
• Risk assessment
• Political liaison
• Budget formulation and monitoring

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Project Management (back to top)

Los Vaqueros Project, Contra Costa Water District, CA

MMS was proud to be part of the Los Vaqueros Project, honored by the American Society Civil Engineers (ASCE) with the 1999 Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award. The reservoir project has enabled the Contra Costa Water District to provide higher quality water to some 430,000 residents and businesses. MMS provided project management for the $100 million land acquisition program, including reservoir watershed land, intake / outtake right-of-way, and relocation of Vasco Road.

Salt Creek Trunk Sewer (Interceptor), San Diego County, CA

This project included project management and plan check for 13 miles of trunk sewer in San Diego County. Our project management expedited the design of the Interceptor balancing preservation of the natural environment with project costs while assuring that the project met established engineering criteria. MMS coordinated and facilitated the inclusion of the project in environmental permits from resource agencies, and with the on-going development planning process on adjacent properties. Tasks also included monitoring and observation of project design and construction progress to assure adherence to the schedule. One additional highlight of this project was a 60-inch micro tunnel under Interstate 5.