Grand Region As-Needed Maintenance
First of its kind, this project was developed by MDOT through funds that the State had available for the fiscal year. This means that an accelerated schedule was fundamental to project completion. Value Engineering as a Prime Consultant facilitated work across the project team to deliver these projects at a break neck speed to utilize and complete the highest priority repair jobs.
I-696 Reconstruction
I-696 is a major urban freeway that extends east-west across the inner northern Detroit suburbs. Along the way, it passes multiple parks, including three which sit over the freeway, as well as the Detroit Zoo. This project concerns a section of the freeway within the boundaries of the multiple municipalities. The project extends approximately 9.8 miles from Lasher Rd to Dequindre Rd. Project work includes complete removal and replacement of the existing mainline and ramp pavements, including updates to freeway signing and pavement markings. Value Engineering was contracted as a subconsultant under the mentor protégé program through MDOT for Roadway: Design-Complex.
M-39 Reconstruction
M-39 (Southfield Freeway), a depressed freeway originally constructed in the 1960s, extends from the northern suburbs of Detroit to those to the southwest. This project concerns a section of the freeway within the boundaries of the cities of Detroit and Dearborn. A complete reconstruction of the M-39 freeway took place. Value Engineering was contracted as a subconsultant under the mentor protégé program through MDOT for Roadway: Design-Complex. Project work included complete removal and replacement of the existing mainline and ramp pavements, replacement of the median barrier wall, modification/replacement of service road screening walls, storm sewer replacements, replacement of shoulders, pump station upgrades, replacement of bridge filler wall, as well as freeway lighting, signing, permanent pavement marking, landscaping, and other miscellaneous work.
US-131 Heavy Rehabilitation in SW Michigan
VE (Value Engineering LLC) has subcontracted on this upcoming project, VE provided traffic and safety analysis, including Maintenance of Traffic plan and Traffic Management Plan, and signage design within the Village limits. The Project limits are US-131 from Rocky River to North of U Drive in St. Joe and Kzoo Counties, Project length is 13.34 Miles. The overall project consisted of milling with multicourse overlay (ASCRL from M-216 to north of U Drive), drainage improvements, median crossover removal at county road intersections replaced with indirect left turn lanes. Reconstruct the railroad crossing approach and selected segments of pavement in the village of Schoolcraft.
I-69 SW Design Build from Marshall to Charlotte
Value Engineering was a subconsultant on this project. Value Engineering’s project deliverables were to track and coordinate with utilities and conflicts during the design and construction of this project design-build project. This included an Utility Tracking Report for use by our Client MDOT through our subconsultant.
I-94 W Jackson County Reconstruction
Value Engineering was a subconsultant for this project. The project is located on I-94 and consisted of reconstruction of I-94 from the West Michigan Avenue interchange to the M-60 interchange in Jackson County. VE (Value Engineering LLC) provided design for the Dearing Rd interchange. The following services were provided by VE: Proposed roadway typical sections, Removal and construction plans, 3D civil modeling, Profile sheets, Guardrail/barrier design and details, Grading design, including detail grade sheets, Acceleration/deceleration lane improvements, Ramp terminal improvements, Special provisions, Quantity calculations and cost estimates related to the ramps.
I-275 Reconstruction in Canton: Permanent Pavement Marking Design
Value Engineering (VE) was chosen as the prime consultant by MDOT for Permanent Pavement Marking Design for I-275. The Project limits on I-275 were from Ford Rd to five mile road in Canton and Plymouth Townships throughout the city of Livonia, and Wayne County. The project deliverables included Permanent Pavement Marking and Engineering Cost estimates.
I-69 Reconstruction in Lapeer County
VE has been subcontracted to provide maintenance of traffic design and work zone mobility analysis to reconstruct and rehabilitate I-69 in Attica and Imlay Township. The reconstructed segment took place on M-24 to Lake George Rd, and the rehabilitation segment of work was be from Newark Road following East to the county line. For both segments of this project our firm provided MOT Concepts, concept analysis, Maintaining Traffic Special Provision, (MTSP), staging design, work zone mobility analysis, traffic detour design and Traffic Management Plan (TMP). For an in depth look at our work on this project click on the button below!
US-31 Traverse City
This project is located at US-31 and 3-Mile Rd in East Bay Township, Grand Traverse County and it concerns the reconstruction of the US31/3-Mile Rd intersection.
The work consisted of widening the roadway to accommodate a new lane. Analysis of the intersection is required for geometric improvements. Value Engineering's scope was Permanent Signing and Transportation Management Plan.
The work consisted of widening the roadway to accommodate a new lane. Analysis of the intersection is required for geometric improvements. Value Engineering's scope was Permanent Signing and Transportation Management Plan.
I-94 Modernization: Phase III Burn to Barrett: Design
This project was a part of the I-94 Modernization project design phase 3 from Burns Rd to Barrett Rd in Detroit, Michigan. Completing work for this innovative project allowed Value Engineering to train staff on new disciplines under the prequalification category of Roadway Design: Complex. Work tasks for this project included a variety of roadway plans and their development. A project milestone schedule was followed which included Base Plans, Preliminary Plans, and Final Plan Completion. Base Plans included development of a 3-D Model, setting up profile sheets for design and coordinating with the prime consultant to complete addressing any and all comments. The preliminary Plans included updating all profile sheets and the model to completion. The Final plan completion included developing Project PDF sheets and Reference Information Documents (RID).
I-94 Modernization: Advanced Bridges Design Phase III: Design - Small Business Program
Maintenance of Traffic:
Value Engineering is a Prime Consultant performing work under MDOT, represented by the Owner’s Representative Consultant (ORC), for this project and has been selected to develop maintaining traffic plans, specifications, and engineering cost estimates as a Prime Consultant under MDOT. The work for this project included assisting and completing Maintenance of Traffic Plans, including a Transportation Management Plan (TMP), Maintenance of traffic Special Provision (MOTSP), and staging plans. VE’s limits include all the service drives and crossroads from Burns Ave. to Conner St. (but excluding Conner St.), inclusive of a handful of other connected side-streets and freeway ramps that lead to and from the crossroads.
Roadway Design:
Value Engineering (VE) is a Sub-Consultant for this project and is listed as a protégé responsible for Design: Roadway-Complex. As part of MDOT’s Mentor-Protégé Program, VE provided complex roadway design services for the I-94 Modernization project with limits shown in Exhibit A. The limits of work for VE were be the Cadillac Bridge approaches and service drives. VE developed the final road design for this portion of the project. VE coordinated with the prime consultant, as well as other designated sub-consultants, for the design and delivery of project deliverables. VE compiled and submitted Reference Information Documents (RID) and Supplemental Documentation for the applicable Milestone submittals. VE undertook field visits as necessary. After each over the-shoulder review, and after the Base Plan, Preliminary Plan, and FPC Submittals, VE addressed and incorporated comments to update the plans.
I-94 Modernization: Advanced Bridges Phase II: Construction Engineering & Inspection - Small Business Program
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Value Engineering (VE) won the selection for this small business enterprise contract through MDOT’s Metro Region in Detroit, Michigan. This project focused on learning and training VE staff in Construction Engineering: Project Inspection. The scope of work for this project included inspection services to document field conditions, activities, and progress. Inspections of the roadway include inspection and quality assurance testing; measurements, reporting, computations, documentation and payment of quantities; reporting & record keeping. The work also included ensuring that the project is consistent with MDOT standards, plans, and specifications.
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I-94 Modernization: Advanced Bridges Phase II: Design
VE offers the following innovations for this project:
- Developing a continuous and comprehensive 3-D model incorporating modeling elements from each design. To accomplish this, each location had one roadway modeling position that is responsible for both developing and editing the roadway modeling and consistency between the model and the plan designs. VE assisted with implementing this innovation.
- Due to congested utilities observed for this corridor, it would benefit the project to model existing and proposed underground infrastructure. Modeling proposed and existing underground infrastructure minimized utility conflicts discovered in construction. VE assisted with implementing this innovation.
- Adding a drainage design SBE category. Having a dedicated drainage design allowed 3-D modeling of the drainage design.
I-94 Modernization: Advanced Bridges Phase I: Construction Engineering & Inspection - Small Business Program
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Originally built in the mid-1900s, MDOT first recognized the need for reconstructing the deteriorating freeway in the 1990s. In 2006 the Federal Highway Administration approved the reconstruction of a 6.7 mile segment, including the following:Reconstruction of 6.7 miles of freeway from the I-94/I-96 interchange to east of Conner Avenue
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I-94 Modernization: Advanced Bridges Design Phase I: Design
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VE contributed the following:
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W.J. Hayes Park Road Rehabilitation
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This project consisted of developing a project log to include a variety of different pavement restoration fix types within the park for approximately 1.2 miles of park roadways and drives. The project also encompasses culvert replacements, pavement marking, and maintenance of traffic within the park, including on M-124, while maintaining access for customers to each area of the park.
Due to the demand for the park during the construction season, the VE team identified and recommended ways to minimize the time of construction and impacts to customers based on repair types and maintenance of traffic design. Work required coordination with MDOT for the resolution of any utility conflicts. Value Engineering LLC & Subs (VE Team) performed pavement condition scoping and developed a project log of plans, proposals, and deliverables as per the requirements stated in the RFP. |
I-94 at US-31 and I-94 at I-196 Interchanges - Permanent Pavement Marking Design
Residents in southwest Michigan have long desired a freeway connecting to the Indiana-Michigan state line. To complete that goal, the final piece of the St. Joseph Valley Parkway (US-31), the freeway to freeway interchange at I-94, was under development; however, this came to a halt for several years.Design work has re-commenced for this interchange, including how to improve traffic safety, for a concept that avoids the Blue Creek Fen. The current design concept calls for US-31 to connect with I-94 at a newly aligned I-94BL interchange. Other aspects of civil engineering like geotechnical investigation, ITS, and maintenance of traffic are also included. The construction of this project was good news for local residents, tourists, and both current and future businesses, and hence boosted the economic development of southwest Michigan.
Value Engineering’s role was to design the permanent pavement markings for the mainline I-94 freeway, part of the I-94/US-31/I-94BL interchange, part of the I-94/I-196 interchange, and the proposed and reconstructed bridges. The entire mainline freeway length of the project is approximately 3 miles. This project completed every piece of the I-94/US-31 connection except the extension of the US-31 mainline to I-94, which was be the final step of the connection. Because of the various issues over the years, the project cost has ultimately escalated. The planned completion date of the project is 2022.
Value Engineering’s role was to design the permanent pavement markings for the mainline I-94 freeway, part of the I-94/US-31/I-94BL interchange, part of the I-94/I-196 interchange, and the proposed and reconstructed bridges. The entire mainline freeway length of the project is approximately 3 miles. This project completed every piece of the I-94/US-31 connection except the extension of the US-31 mainline to I-94, which was be the final step of the connection. Because of the various issues over the years, the project cost has ultimately escalated. The planned completion date of the project is 2022.
Spring Retroreflectivity Measurements & Condition Assessment of Pavement Markings for 3 Regions
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Value Engineering performed an asset management of the permanent pavement markings for the Michigan Department of Transportation. Pavement markings are important to ensure safe and smooth flow of traffic. Delineation of each lane is necessary to avoid accidents and inconvenience to motorists.
The company performed the job for three MDOT regions: 1) Metro, 2) Grand, and 3) University. Work for this project consisted of taking retroreflectivity measurements on 10-20 percent of the pavement markings on state trunk lines in each of the above regions. A 30 meter mobile laser retroreflectometer was used to collect the data in the field. Value Engineering staff created staffing and logistics plans for each Region separately and assigned daily data collection routes to the field teams. The measurements were taken on Interstate Highways, US Highways, and Michigan State Highways. Data was collected for each color and line pavement marking type, including those on rumble strips. A daily calibration process was used for quality control purposes. The post data collection process involved the compiling of raw data, preparing of reports, and calculation of averages for different material types as well as line types. Dedication on the part of Value Engineering staff provided for successful delivery of this project. |
I-275 3R from Ford Rd. to 5 Mile Rd: Design of Permanent Pavement Markings
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Interstate 275 (I-275), a divided six-lane freeway extending from north to south through the western suburbs in the Detroit metropolitan area, was originally constructed in the 1970s. The roadway surface was given a considerable rehabilitation after the turn of the century, and the freeway is again undergoing rehabilitation.
Value Engineering's role on this project consisted of the permanent pavement marking final design portion of the larger 3R (resurfacing, restoration, and rehabilitation) project, extending from Ford Rd. to 5 Mile Rd. through Canton Township, Plymouth Township, and the city of Livonia. Work encompassed the milling of three inches of existing material from the travel lanes of the freeway, concrete patching, correcting cross slope and super-elevation with HMA leveling, placing a combined thickness of 3.5 inches of HMA, shoulder widening (where necessary to meet standards) and reconstruction, ramp rehabilitation for the I-275/M-153 (Ford Road) and I-275/Ann Arbor Road interchanges, addressing entrance ramp length in locations where pavement marking for the gore is unusually long, as well as signal modernization, signing design, and possibly bridge work. |
I-75 Modernization: Landscape Design Project Near Two Residential Areas
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Originally constructed in the 1960s, Interstate 75 (I-75) is a major thoroughfare in the state of Michigan. It begins at the Ohio border in the south and continues north through Detroit and its suburbs, around Pontiac, extending finally to Sault Ste. Marie at the Canadian border.Over the years, growth and change in land use along the corridor have led to increased congestion on the freeway. Additionally, the section from M-102 to south of M-59 has not seen comprehensive corridor improvements since it was built. The I-75 Modernization Project, in development for nearly 20 years, is borne out of these factors.
Our role on this project consisted of landscape design for two stretches along I-75, performed in conjunction with a larger project which was to design landscaping for a 3.1 mile segment of the freeway, from Coolidge Highway to South Boulevard, under the greater I-75 Modernization Project. The SBE project was performed in coordination with a different landscape architect consultant, responsible for landscape design of the 3.1 mile segment, and a construction manager / general contractor, responsible for landscape installation and maintenance. The locations of the two areas are 1) along the freeway near the Heathers Condominium complex and, 2) along the freeway near the Adams Woods Condominium complex. The project involved identifying and recommending plant species, for landscaping and screening purposes, for the two small slope areas. This was in order to provide plant diversity, visual interest, and sustainability, as well as to meet the context of the corridor. Plants chosen are those which are the hardiest natural species based on soil and site conditions and those which are proven to be tolerant of salt spray and saline soils, are drought tolerant, and require minimal maintenance after establishment. Native plants are preferred. This work included confirming the concept plan, which was developed with extensive community input, as well as providing solutions to any unique problems arising during the design of the project. |
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VALUE ENGINEERING LLC
Phone: 517.977.0066 Email: value-engineering@outlook.com On the web: val-engineering.com
Phone: 517.977.0066 Email: value-engineering@outlook.com On the web: val-engineering.com