Employee Experience

MUNICIPAL PROJECT EXPERIENCE (2000 TO PRESENT)

SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS

The following Sanitary Sewer Improvements projects included wastewater studies for approval from the Arkansas Health Department, preparation of construction drawings and specifications, estimating quantities and cost, preparation of bid documents, analysis of bids, conducting pre-construction conferences, field construction layout, inspection and supervision of the work during construction, checking shop and working drawings submitted by the contractor, review and approval of progress and final payment estimates, preparation of change orders, preparation of As-Built drawings to reflect changes in original construction made during construction.

Sunnymede Neighborhood Sanitary Sewer Improvements

Fort Smith, Arkansas

BELS was contracted by the City of Fort Smith to design and administrate construction of approximately 8100  feet of sanitary sewer rehabilitation and replacement.  The project included analysis of existing and potential sanitary sewer flows, collection of topographic information, selection of a route, design of the line, and construction administration to completion.

Jimmie Johnson, Fort Smith Utility Department

479-784-2274

Westside Sanitary Sewer Collector Line

Greenwood, Arkansas

BELS was contracted by the City of Greenwood to design and administrate construction of approximately 4200 feet of 18 inch sanitary sewer collector. The project included analysis of existing and potential sanitary sewer flows, collection of topographic information, selection of a route, design of the line, and construction administration to completion.

Greg Cross, Sewer Superintendent

479-883-9726

Knoxville Sanitary Sewer Trunk Line

Greenwood, Arkansas

BELS was contracted by the City of Greenwood to design and administrate construction of approximately 2700 feet of 12 inch sanitary sewer upgrade and relocation. The project included analysis of existing and potential sanitary sewer flows, collection of topographic information, selection of a route, design of the line, and construction administration to completion.

Greg Cross, Sewer Superintendent

479-883-9726

WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS

2010 Neighborhood Water System Improvements

Jack Freeze Service Area

Fort Smith, Arkansas

BELS was contracted by the City of Fort Smith to design approximately 9,850 feet of 6 inch water line. The project included collection of topographic information, selection of routes, coordination with utilities, and quantities.

Jimmie Johnson,   Fort Smith Utility Department

479-784-2274

2008 Neighborhood Water System Improvements

Country Club Service Area

Fort Smith, Arkansas

BELS was contracted by the City of Fort Smith to design approximately 16,750 feet of 6 inch water line.  The project included collection of topographic information, selection of routes, coordination with utilities, and quantities.

Jimmie Johnson,   Fort Smith Utility Department

479-784-2274

DRAINAGE STUDIES

Maple Ridge Drainage Study (Off-site)

Greenwood, Arkansas

BELS  was asked by the City of Greenwood to analyze drainage structures and ditches downstream of the proposed Maple Ridge Subdivision.  The study included analysis of existing structures and required capacities for existing design flows. 

Sonny Bell, Planning Director

479-996-5329

Lincoln Street Drainage Study and Construction Plans for Improvements.

Greenwood, Arkansas

BELS was contracted by the City of Greenwood to develop a drainage study of Lincoln Street and devise solutions to the flooding problem in the project area.  The study produced several alternatives to alleviate the excess storm water along Lincoln Street.  Construction Plans and Specifications were created based upon the preferred alternative.  Engineering services also included estimating quantities and cost, preparation of bid documents, analysis of bids, field construction layout, inspection and supervision of the work during construction, checking shop and working drawings submitted by the contractor, review and approval of progress and final payment estimates, and preparation of change orders.

Sonny Bell, Planning Director

479-996-5329

or Don Keyes, Street Superintendant

479-597-0158 

STREET IMPROVEMENTS

2010 Capital Improvement Program

Street Overlays/Reconstruction

Fort Smith, Arkansas

BELS was contracted by the City of Fort Smith to design approximately 13,200 feet of street overlay and pavement rehabilitation.  Engineering services included topographic survey, selection of rehabilitation techniques, and quantities.

Rodney Colson, Engineering Department

479-784-2225

2009 Capital Improvement Program

Street Overlays/Reconstruction

Fort Smith, Arkansas

BELS was contracted by the City of Fort Smith to design approximately 12,000 feet of street overlay and pavement rehabilitation.  Engineering services included topographic survey, selection of rehabilitation techniques, and quantities.

Michael Rowden, Engineering Department

479-784-2225

Franklin Street Improvements

Lavaca, Arkansas

BELS was contracted by the City of Lavaca to design and administer construction of approximately 1300 feet of street widening and overlay and drainage improvements.  Engineering services include preparation of construction drawings and specifications, estimating quantities and costs, preparation of bid documents, analysis of bids, conducting pre-construction conferences, inspection and supervision of the work during construction, checking shop and working drawings submitted by the contractor, review and approval of progress and final payment estimates, and preparation of change orders.

Hugh Hardgrave, Mayor

479-674-5617

Webster Street Improvements

Greenwood, Arkansas

BELS was contracted by the City of Greenwood to design and administer construction of approximately 2400 feet of street widening and overlay.  Engineering services included preparation of construction drawings and specifications, estimating quantities and costs, preparation of bid documents, analysis of bids, conducting pre-construction conferences, inspection and supervision of the work during construction, checking shop and working drawings submitted by the contractor, review and approval of progress and final payment estimates, and preparation of change orders.

Don Keyes, Street Superintendant

479-597-0158

Jones Street Improvements

Greenwood, Arkansas

BELS was contracted by the City of Greenwood, Arkansas to design approximately 1300 feet of street reconstruction and drainage improvements.  The project consisted of geometric design of the street and intersections, and design of drainage structures along the street.  Engineering services included preparation of construction plans, and estimating quantities and cost.

Don Keyes, Street Superintendant

479-597-0158

Seba Road Improvements

Centerton, Arkansas

BELS was contracted by the City of Centerton, Arkansas to design approximately 3200 feet of street reconstruction and drainage improvements.  The project consisted of geometric design of the street and intersections, and design of drainage structures along the street.  Engineering services included preparation of construction plans, and estimating quantities and cost.

Rick Hudson, Street Superintendant

479-795-2550

Gamble Road Improvements

Centerton, Arkansas

BELS was contracted by the City of Centerton, Arkansas to design approximately 4000 feet of street reconstruction and drainage improvements.  The project consisted of geometric design of the street and design of drainage structures along the street.  Engineering services included preparation of construction plans.

Rick Hudson, Street Superintendant

479-795-2550

RECENT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION EXPERIENCE (2000 TO PRESENT)

Engineering services include analysis and design of drainage systems including detention facilities, preparation of drainage studies, preparation of water and wastewater studies for approval from the Health Department, topographic surveys of sites, design of streets, analysis and design of water and wastewater systems, preparation of construction drawings and specifications, estimating quantities and costs, preparation of bid documents, analysis of bids, conducting pre-construction conferences,  preparation of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans for approval from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality,  field construction layout, inspection and supervision of the work during construction, checking shop and working drawings submitted by the contractor, review and approval of progress and final payment estimates, preparation of change orders, preparation of As-Built drawings to reflect changes in original construction made during construction.

FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS

Midland Heights Block 46A, Lots 1-9

Oakland Heights 73B, Lots 1A through 1D

Willowbrook Addition

Clayton Park

High Place

Ron Teeter, Fort Smith Engineering Department       479-784-2228

Pat Wyskup, Fort Smith Utility Department               479-784-2273

GREENWOOD, ARKANSAS

Maple Ridge Heights

The Oaks

King Mountain Estates

Sonny Bell, Planning Director

479-996-5329

VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS

Park Heights

Green Meadows Addition

Oliver Springs Heights

Brad Baldwin, City Engineer

479-471-5025

CENTERTON, ARKANSAS

Char-Lou Estates Phases 1 through 4

Eden=s Court

Lorene Burns, Planning Director

479-795-2550

LAVACA, ARKANSAS

River Point

Hugh Hardgrave, Mayor

479-674-5619

BARLING, ARKANSAS

Bright Creek Crossing

Steve Core, Barling Planning

479-452-2462

SEBASTIAN COUNTY

Oak Ridge Place

Rosegate Estates at Howard Hill

Gene Hester, Sebastian County Road Superintendant

479-996-4485

COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT

We have prepared a number of site plans for commercial lot development including layout, drainage, and grading details.

Don Chavis, Fort Smith Building Department

479-784-2288

EXPERIENCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL COMPLIANCE AND PERMITTING

OHM REMEDIATION PROJECTS

Fort Chaffee Remediation project as a sub-contractor to OHM Remediation services including 23 separate sites. Our employees were required to complete HAZ-MAT training and certification to qualify to work on these sites. Work included pre-construction and post construction surveying of limits of construction, detailed topography and detailed layout.

No contact information is available as OHM is no longer in business.

ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

ADEQ Abandoned Coal Mine Reclamation Design including complete design of five separate sites.

Contact information:

Greg Melton                            (501) 682-0809

ADEQ

Surface Mining Division

FEMA DRAINAGE STUDIES RESULTING IN MAP REVISIONS

Letter of Map Revision for an un-named tributary of Vache Grasse Creek in Greenwood, Arkansas. This work was performed in 1995.

Letter of Map Revision for an un-named tributary of Lee Creek in Van Buren, Arkansas. This work was performed in 1998.

Letter of Map Revision for Mackenay Creek in Sebastian County, Arkansas. This work was performed in 1998.

Letter of Map Revision for an un-named tributary of Vache Grasse Creek in Greenwood, Arkansas. This work was performed in 2002.

FEMA personnel reviewing these projects vary and would be difficult to identify. However, the approved Letters of Map Revision are a matter of record.