Civil <strong>Engineering</strong>Harborwalk Multiuse Trail, Punta Gorda, FLWEC was contracted by the City of Punta Gorda to providemajor park improvements to over 3 miles of the City’s primewater front property. WEC designed the multi‐use trail whichranged in size from 10 feet to 30 foot widths and crossedthrough wetlands. Challenges faced and over<strong>com</strong>e during thedesign of this project included coordination with multiple landowners along the selected corridor, coordination with publicutility departments, retrofitting of existing stormwater systems,and providing ADA <strong>com</strong>pliant crossings at multiplestreets or parking lots, with various changes in elevation.WEC assisted the City in all aspects of design, including materialselection, engineering estimates and probable quantities. This project serves as the centerpiece of the“Ring Around the City” for Punta Gorda. Permitting of this project required applications to SWFWMD, FDEPand ACOE. WEC took the lead role for the permitting activities and successfully received approval from eachagency and received permitting for certain phases with as little as one RAI..A key <strong>com</strong>ponent to the overall design wasgathering public input. As the centerpiece tothe Punta Gorda waterfront <strong>com</strong>munity,stakeholder input was vital to the successfuldesign and appearance. Similar to the ParksideMaster Plan, multiple charettes wereheld covering a range of ideas such as materialand color selection, handrail design andother artistic features, and selection of keyfocal points and preservation of harbor vistas.C. Experience—CivilAdditional design and CEI services for this project included two new restroom facilities, trail heads, parkingareas, picnic pavilions, gazebos, two 8‐foot wide concrete pedestrian bridges, way finding signage, irrigationand landscape design, sight lighting, beach cleanup, a kayak and small sail boat launch ramp, site furniture andwater fountains.Mike Giardullo served as Project Manager and leadengineer for this project. Mr. <strong>Weiler</strong> served as Principal‐in‐Chargeand provided QA/QC review.Project Client: City of Punta GordaContact Name: Dennis Murphy, DirectorAddress: 126 Harvey St., Punta Gorda, FL 33950Phone: (941) 575‐3372Design Svc.FeeProject Cost:Contractor:Contr. Rep.:$222,753 West, East, Boat RampHW East‐$442,963, Boatramp‐$239,346Keesling Construction (HW East)Klint KeeslingPhone: (941) 639‐3166RFQ #12‐005City of Key West — General <strong>Engineering</strong> ServicesPage 9
Civil <strong>Engineering</strong>Sombrero Beach Road Extension,Marathon, FLWEC developed the design for thisLAP funded project. <strong>The</strong> multi‐usetrail and stormwater facilities wereimmediately adjacent to environmentallysensitive areas and OutstandingWaters of State Concern. Extensivecoordination with SFWMD and thelocal Utility provider was required forthis project. In addition to the multi‐use trail, the design also included elevated speed tables, whichdoubled as crosswalks, and the use of a textured pavement surface selected from the FDOT QualifiedProducts List.<strong>The</strong> overall design required consistency with the <strong>com</strong>munitycharacter. <strong>The</strong> re<strong>com</strong>mendation of materials was a key tosuccess. A selection of materials were used to identifychanges in grade and transition between focal points alongthe beach vista. WEC was instrumental in the CEI process andassisting the City with inspections. WEC staff also coordinatedpay applications and <strong>com</strong>pliance with LAP funding requirements.Mike Giardullo and Ed Castle provided design services forroadway, utilities, and stormwater facilities.C. Experience—CivilSombrero Beach Road ExtensionProject Client: City of MarathonContact Name: Susie Thomas, Community Services DirectorAddress: 9805 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FLPhone: (305)‐289‐4103Design Svc.Fee $95, 760Project Cost: $856,365.71; Est: $1,811,710Contractor:Contr. Rep.:Atlantic Civil, Inc.Dan PicklePhone: (305) 206‐6904RFQ #12‐005City of Key West — General <strong>Engineering</strong> ServicesPage 10