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The team of Basilico Engineering, Inc has an excellent record of meeting cost limitation, of rendering excellent quality of work, and of meeting project schedules. In many cases, our individual firms have been noted for these principles and performance. 

At Basilico Engineering, our mission is to provide an excellent engineering service, within time and budgetary constraint, and to the satisfaction of our valued and respected clients.  We believe that a happy and satisfied client is not only our best customer but also our major source of new and repeat business.  At Basilico Engineering, Inc. we opt to build a synergistic and mutually rewarding working relationship with our clients.  We encourage a continuing client involvement by maintaining a good proactive communication link. 

Basilico Engineering, Inc. has also executed several projects for many clients especially the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD), Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), University of Missouri, Rolla (UMR), Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)/United Services of Chicago, Lambert St. Louis International Airport, and Bar G. Midwest, Inc. The listing below is a sample of our current and completed projects that illustrate our performance with regard to cost, quality of work, and ability to meet schedules: 

The New I-64/Highway 40 Design-Build Project from Spoede to Sarah Ave – 12-Mile Highway Improvement, New Interchanges, and New Bridges. Basilico Engineering performing Drainage & Utility Design – Parsons Transportation Group/Missouri Department of Transportation. 

This project involves the design and construction of a 12-mile highway improvement, new interchanges, and bridges. This is the first Design-Build in the State of Missouri and stretches from Spoede to Sarah Avenue. Basilico Engineering is performing drainage and utility design services. Our firm is a sub consultant to Parsons Transportation Group, the lead Design Firm under the Gateway Joint Venture team. The estimated design and construction cost for this project is $535 Million Dollars. Basilico Engineering approximate design fee is $400,000 to $500,000. Ref: - Mr. Jim Klemz, P.E., and V.P. at Parsons. 

The New Holcim Cement Plant (Possibly largest Worldwide), St. Genevieve, Missouri. Basilico Engineering is performing On-Call Material Testing as a Sub-Consultant to PSI, Inc/Washington Group/Alberici.  The project involved material testing/geotechnical services, quality control, inspections, and report writing. It involved on-site Slump test, Air tests, Temperature, making and curing of cylinders, as well as making, breaking, and recording the strengths of cylinders. Also included are tests for Standard and Modified Proctor, Moisture Content, Specific gravity, Compression tests on concrete cylinders, Marshall tests, Unconfined compressive stress tests, Consolidation tests and L.A. abrasion tests on soil, concrete, and asphalt materials. The estimated design and construction cost for this project is $1.0 Billion Dollars. Basilico Engineering fee will vary based on requests. Ref: Mr. Greg Chamblis, CIE, and Branch Manager at PSI, INC. 

I-64/Highway 40 Material Testing Services – 12 Mile Highway Improvement, New Interchanges, and New Bridges. Basilico Engineering is performing On-Call Material Testing as a Sub-Consultant to Gateway Constructors (Granite, Fred Webber, and Millstone Bangert), St.Louis, Missouri.  The project involved geotechnical engineering/material testing services, quality control, inspections, and report writing. It involved laboratory tests such as Sieve Analysis for coarse and fine aggregates/backfill material, testing for Deleterious Material, Atterberg Limits, pH, Organics, Resistively, Chloride, Sulfate, and Soundness using Magnesium Sulfate. Also included are tests for Standard and Modified Proctor, Moisture content, Specific gravity, Compression tests on concrete cylinders, Marshall tests, Unconfined compressive stress tests, Consolidation tests and L.A. Abrasion tests on soil, concrete, and asphalt materials. Furthermore, it will also involve on-site nuclear density tests, slump tests, and air tests. In addition, The estimated design and construction cost for this project is $535 Million Dollars. Basilico Engineering fee will vary based on requests. Ref: Mr. Nestor Corella, QA/QC Manager at Gateway Constructors. 

The I-55/I-64 Geotechnical Services: MoDOT’s Proposed ITS Towers on Rte I-55 & I-64 (J6I1838); - Missouri Department of Transportation --- St. Louis & Jefferson Counties, Missouri. This project involved subsurface exploration on 10 testholes of approximate depth 10 ft to 45 ft and an extensive coordination with all affected utility companies as well as drilling firm. There were several combinations of soil boring and rock coring. This project also involved an extensive traffic control processes and an interstate highway work hour restrictions. There were extensive logging, sampling, visual inspection, and sample interpretations by Basilico’s site engineers. Laboratory testing – This involved review of samples, assignment of test types, test performance, and preparation of laboratory log of boring. Report preparation and Management – This involved the review and interpretation of laboratory test results by engineers, geological considerations, report writing, editing, and review by in-house QA/QC team. This project covered a wide range of areas namely: Arsenal, Gasconade, Union, Reavis Barracks, Route-M all located along I-55. It also covers Jefferson, 20th Street, and 14th Street all located along I-64. Approximate Design Fee = $90,000; Met Cost/Budget/Schedule; Reference: Mr. Allan Miller, P.E, Geotechnical Engineer at MoDOT @ (573) 526-5730 

Illinois Department of Transportation/United Services of Chicago On The Job Training Programs for Transportation Technicians – Basilico Engineering Principals Involved in the Development and Lectureship – Geotechnical Engineering and Material Testing.

This project involved the development and training of transportation technicians using a combination of an on-the-job training and a structured academic lectureship. Basilico Engineering principals are involved in the development, administration, and lectureships. Basilico Principals core areas are in the Geotechnical Engineering and Material Testing. Other courses emphasized in the program are inspections and some highway design. Basilico Engineering has quite a few technicians that have passed through the program.  

CSO-Clayton Rd & Haddington Ct CSO Interceptor (I-94)/Outfall (Black Creek Sewer Separation and Interceptor Elimination) - Horner & Shifrin, Inc/MSD – St. Louis, Missouri. 

This project involved the preparation of design plans, specifications, quantities, cost estimates for the design of a combined sewer separation for approximately 2000 linear feet of 15-inch combined sewer, design of approximately 500 linear feet of 8-inch sanitary relief sewer, and an elimination of an interceptor and appurtenances to replace an existing overcharged system. This project also involves an identification and replacement of affected laterals. Basilico Engineering was the Design firm for Horner & Shifrin on this portion of Black Creek project. Total Design Fee to Horner & Shifrin was approximately: $1.0 Million. Basilico Engineering’s Approx. Fee = $100,000. Ref: Mr. Ed Sewings, PE (314) 531-4321 

CC-18 Smith Creek Branch Sanitary Relief  (90012), Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District – St. Louis, Missouri.  This project involved the preparation of design plans, specifications, quantities, cost estimates for the design of approximately 7,654 linear feet of 36-inch sanitary relief sewer and appurtenances to replace an existing overcharged system. It is intended to eliminate an existing system that is hydraulically inadequate. This project also involves the abandonment of an existing pump station with its off-line retention as well as the elimination of two sanitary overflows (bypasses) that discharges to the creeks and streams. It also resulted in the elimination of sanitary backups in buildings that are connected to this system. It further resulted in the enhancement of aquatic life, elimination of odor, and extensive increase in the oxygenation state of the affected streams. Basilico engineering was the prime design firm and also provided Geotechnical Engineering services on this project. Estimated Construction Cost = $2,300,000; Finished Design, awarded, and completed Construction Mgmt Services. Approx. Total Fee Paid to Basilico Engineering = $380,000. Met Cost, Budget, & Schedule.  

On-Call (3-Year) Geotechnical Engineering Services (Prime), Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT):  Selected by MoDOT for Statewide on-call geotechnical engineering services. These projects involve subsurface exploration and extensive coordination with all affected utility companies as well as drilling firms. It also involved logging, sampling, and visual inspection and interpretations by our engineers. Laboratory testing – This involved review of samples, assignment of test types, test performance, and preparation of laboratory log of boring. Report preparation and Management – This involved the review and interpretation of laboratory test results by engineer, report writing, editing, review by in-house, and delivering finished products to MoDOT. The Missouri Dept of Transportation has approved our insurance, our overhead, and our hourly rates: Ref: Ms. Melissa Anderson, P.E. (573) 526-2921 and Mr. Allan D. Miller, M.Sc., P.E. (573) 526-5730 

On-Call (2-Year) Civil Engineering Services (Prime), St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC):  Selected by SLDC for on-call civil engineering services on any of their City projects. Reference: Mr. Chadwick Howell (314) 622-3400 

Urban Stream Stability Expert Systems (2001035), University of Missouri, Rolla (UMR), MO

This project involves the design of an expert system that will aid in the design of stable streams within the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District service area. The design will be a multidisciplinary endeavor encompassing expertise from such diverse fields as soil mechanics, stream hydraulics, geomorphology, statistics, economics, and sediment transport. Design Fee = $350,000; Basilico’s Fee = $50,000; Met Cost, Budget, & Schedule; Reference: Dr. Chuck Morris, PE UMR@ (573) 341-4398 

Lemay Pump Station No. 3 and Force Main Improvement (2003078), URS Corporation, Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District – St. Louis, Missouri.  This project involved subsurface exploration on 21 testholes of approximate depth 15 ft to 90 ft for proposed Shaft, Tunnel, Pump Station, Forcemains, as well as Storm Sewer relocation. It involves an extensive drilling of almost a 90 ft of sedimentary rock (St. Louisian limestone of Mississippian age) as well as a constant coordination with all affected utility companies as well as drilling firms. It also involved logging, sampling, and visual inspection and interpretations by engineer. Laboratory testing – This involved review of samples, assignment of test types, test performance (mostly out-of-state since no local company has a laboratory that performs these tests  – Brazilian Tensile, Cerchar Abrasivity, and Thin Section Petrographics), and preparation of lab’s log of boring. Report preparation and Management – This involved the review and interpretation of laboratory test results by a Basilico Engineer, report writing, editing, and review of work by in-house QA/QC team: Met Cost/Budget/Schedule; Basilico Engineering was the Geotechnical Engineering firm on this project. Basilico Engineering’s Approx. Fee = $150,000 Mr. Reference: Mr. R. David Sutton, PE (314) 429-0100 

Mayfair Dr. and Bella Clare Dr. Storm Sewer (2001128) --- Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD)/Basilico Engineering Inc: This project involved the preparation of design plans, specifications, quantities, cost estimates for approximately 800 linear feet of 12-inch to 48-inch storm sewer. This is for the relieving of backyard flooding for residents in the 14000 block of Mayfair. Basilico engineering was the prime and also provided Geotechnical Engineering services on this project. Construction Cost = $150,000; Design Fee = $54,000. Met Cost, Budget, & Schedule; Ref.: Mr. John Barron, PE, MSD @ (314) 768-6200 

Harlem-Baden Storm Relief Phase III, Kossuth & Marcus (2001131), Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District – St. Louis, Missouri.  This project involves the preparation of hydraulic modeling and providing QA/QC for various stormwater improvements at the Harlem-Baden watershed. This project is divided into two phases - full engineering design as well as watershed study. Basilico engineering’s role involves overseeing the preparation of design plans, specifications, and cost estimates. Design Fee = $127,000. Met Cost/Budget/Schedule; Ref:  Mr. Richard Atkins, TDP/St. Louis @ (314) 533-1996. 

Harlem-Baden Storm Relief Phase IV, (Theodore/Ashby), (2003050), Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District – St. Louis, Missouri.  This project involves the preparation of hydraulic modeling and providing QA/QC for various storm water improvements at the Harlem-Baden watershed. It also involves overseeing the preparation of design plans, specifications, and cost estimates. Basilico Engineering provided Hydraulics, QA/QC, and Geotechnical engineering services. Design Fee = $88,777. Project is in progress. Met Cost, Budget & new Schedule; Ref.: Mr. Phil Klema, PE, MSD @ (314) 768-6200 

Geotechnical Services: Greenview to Berry Storm Sewer (2000107) – Heideman & Associates, Inc/ Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District --- St. Louis, Missouri. This project involved subsurface exploration on 10 testholes of approximate depth 10 ft to 16 ft and an extensive coordination with all affected utility companies as well as drilling firm. It also involved logging, sampling, and visual inspection and interpretations by engineer. Laboratory testing – This involved review of samples, assignment of test types, test performance, and preparation of laboratory log of boring. Report preparation and Management – This involved the review and interpretation of laboratory test results by engineer, report writing, editing, and review by in-house QA/QC team: Design Fee = $130,000; Basilico’s Geotechnical Fee = $17,000; Met Cost/Budget/schedule; Reference: Mr. Todd Brady, PE, Heideman & Associates, Inc. @ (314) 822-2217 

Upper Grand Glaize Sanitary Relief Sewer, Phases I, II, and III (MSD)/Individual Experience: This project involved the preparation of design plans, specifications, quantities, cost estimates for approximately 11,500 linear feet of 8-inch to 21-inch sanitary relief sewer and appurtenances to replace an existing overcharged system. It also involved the elimination of sanitary flow bypasses to streams and creeks. It also resulted in the elimination of sanitary backups in buildings that are connected to this system. It further resulted in the enhancement of aquatic life, elimination of odor, and extensive increase in the oxygenation state of the affected streams. Estimated Construction Cost = $3,500,000; Met Cost, Budget, & Schedule, Reference: Mr. Gary Moore, PE, MSD @ (314) 768-6200 

U.S. 51 Geotechnical, IDOT, Woodward-Clyde/IDOT—Collinsville, Illinois. The project involved geotechnical explorations, calculations, analysis, and report preparation. Also, included are laboratory and computer duties. Woodward-Clyde (Now part of URS); Met Cost/Budget/Schedule; Reference: Mr. Tom Cooling, PE, (314) 429-0100 

Obion River Bridge Project—Woodward-Clyde Consultants. The project involved geotechnical investigation regarding a bridge failure during construction. Also, included are the calculations, analysis, and report writing on the cause of failure and suggestions for remediation. Woodward-Clyde (Now part of URS); Met Cost/Budget/schedule; Reference: Mr. Tom Cooling, PE, (314) 429-0100 

General Services Contract – Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District/Madison & Madison Int. of Missouri (MMI): This project involved the design of various storm water conveyance and sanitary repair systems. It also involved preparation of various design plans, specifications, and cost estimates. Construction Fee = Varied, Design Fee = $450,000 to MMI; Met Cost/Budget/Schedule; Reference: Mr. Victor Alao, P.E. -- (314) 963-6110 

Pattonville (R-3) School Storm water – Pattonville School District/TSI Engineering: This project involved the review of site plans and drainage maps, determination of drainage areas, determination of flow, inlet types and sizes, pipe sizes, hydraulics analysis, and structural appurtenances. It also involved the preparation of plans and profiles. Construction Fee = $150,000. Design Fee = $13,000 to Basilico Engineering. Met Cost/Budget/Schedule; Reference: Mr. M. Hervey, Principal or Mr. Pete Martin, P.E. – (314) 644-3134 

Deicing Runoff Collection and Detention Systems, Lambert St. Louis International Airport – St. Louis, Missouri.  This project involved the preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for 15,800 lineal feet of force-main with pipe sizes from 8 inches to 20 inches, seven (7) diversion chambers, one (1) metering stations, four (4) submersible pumps stations, and a circular detention tank of 135 diameter and 17.5 feet high. Independent Experience; Design Fee: $650,000 to Madison-Madison, Inc.; Met Cost/Budget/Schedule; Reference: Mr. Victor F. Alan, PE, (313) 963-6110 

Lower Meramec Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Plan, Metropolitan Sewer District—St. Louis, Missouri. The project consisted of the design of a regional treatment plant for the ultimate consolidation of the Meramec Lagoon, Baumgartner Lagoon, Fenton WWTP, and Grand Glaize WWTP. This project involved estimation of flows, TSS, and BOD loadings as well as the full design of the unique wastewater treatment plant. Trickling filter process was the chosen method of secondary treatment. It also included the development of a wetland and an educational recreation facility. Construction Cost for Lower Meramec WWTP = $55,000,000, Design Fee = $6,500,000; Met Cost/Budget/Schedule; Reference: Mr. Gary Moore, PE, (314) 768-6200.

Elm to Larson Park Sanitary Relief Sewer – Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District/Madison & Madison Int. of Missouri:  This project involved the preparation of design plans, specifications, and cost estimates for approximately 5,600 linear feet of 8-inch to 30-inch sanitary sewer. It also involved the elimination of basement backups during heavy rainfall events, deactivation of sanitary sewer overflow structures (bypasses), and elimination of aerial creek crossings. Construction Fee = $2.5 Million, Design Fee: $187,000 to MMI. Design Fee to Basilico Engineering= $25,000. Met Cost/Budget/Experience; Reference: Mr. Victor Alao, P.E. – (314) 963-6110 

74th Street Pump Station and Force Main Design—Belleville, Illinois. The project-involved preparation of design plans, specifications, and cost estimates for an 8-inch gravity sewer, 4-inch force main, and pump station for the City of Belleville and Stookey Township. Design Fee = $350,000, Woolpert LLP; Met Cost/Budget/Experience; Individual Experience 

MC-03 Marlborough Sanitary Relief Sewer, Metropolitan Sewer District—St. Louis, Missouri. The project involved the preparation of design plans, specifications, and cost estimates for 4,334 feet of 8-36 inch sanitary sewer, with service laterals, to replace an overcharged existing sanitary sewer. Design Fee = $350,000;

Met Cost/Budget/Schedule; Individual Exp.@ MSD; Reference: Mr. Gary Moore, PE, (314) 768-6200. 

Coldwater Plant Improvement Plan, Metropolitan Sewer District—St. Louis, Missouri. The project involved a study and improvement report for the design of the preliminary and primary treatment systems with room for the blending of secondary and bypass flows at peak influent conditions. Anaerobic Digestion was unchanged as the chosen method of secondary treatment.

Construction Cost = $25,000,000; Met Cost/Budget/Schedule; Individual Experience @ MSD; Reference: Mr. Gary Moore, PE, (314) 768-6200. 

Geotechnical Services: Spoede Acres & Oak Park Storm Sewer (2000111) --City Design Group, Inc/Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District: This project involved subsurface exploration on 5 testholes of approximate depth 10 ft to 12.5 ft and an extensive coordination with all affected utility companies as well as drilling firm. It also involved logging, sampling, and visual inspection and interpretations by engineer. Laboratory testing – This involved review of samples, assignment of test types, test performance, and preparation of laboratory log of boring. Report preparation and Management – This involved the review and interpretation of laboratory test results by engineer, report writing, editing, and review by in-house QA/QC team. This section culminated in the preparation of two reports: Geotechnical Data Report and Geotechnical Evaluation Report. Design Fee = $67,000; Basilico’s Design QA/QC & Geotechnical Fee = $13,330; Met Cost/Budget/Schedule; Reference: James Shaheen, PE, City Design, Inc. (314) 241-9072