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Statement of
Qualifications
WE THINK BIG. TO WORK BIG. TO GIVE BIG.
LYNNENGINEERING
BAY CITY | EDNA | PORT LAVACA | ROCKPORT | CORPUS CHRISTI | GRAPEVINE
Sample Engineering DBA John D Mercer and Associates: Texas Registered Engineering Firm F-324
Lynn Engineering: Texas Registered Engineering Firm F-11605
INTRODUCTORY LETTER INTRODUCTORY LETTER
1221 AVENUE F | BAY CITY, TEXAS 77414 | 979.245.8900 | LYNN-ENGINEERING.COM 118 E. MAIN STREET | EDNA, TEXAS 77957 | 361.782.7121 | JDMERCER.COM
Ref: STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
Professional Engineer Consulting Services
We believe our firm is uniquely positioned to meet the needs of any project from
The combined teams of LYNN ENGINEERING and JOHN D. MERCER inception to completion. With our combined experience over multiple civil and
& ASSOCIATES are pleased to present this Statement of Qualifications for structural engineering disciplines, we are confident in our ability to provide you
architectural and engineering services in the state of Texas. with a project that meets your specific requirements while also being cost effective,
efficiently constructed, and easily maintained after completion.
LYNN ENGINEERING is a civil and structural engineering firm, founded in
2009 with offices located in Bay City, Edna, Port Lavaca, Rockport, and Corpus Our approach of designing the project for not only the needs of the client, but also
Christi. The firm was founded with the intent of providing professional design and from the perspective of the contractor, allows for transparent bids, less change orders,
consulting services for private and public projects on the Texas Gulf Coast. For and shorter construction times. We also maintain great working relationships with
more than 10 years, the firm has successfully completed projects through the use of professionals from other engineering disciplines to provide additional services if your
sound professional judgment, applicable principles of engineering and use of current project requires.
technology.
Enclosed you will find our list of professionals and completed projects that prove
What makes LYNN ENGINEERING unique in this space is our inclusion of a our commitment to our clients, projects, and communities served. We are confident
full-time architectural staff. For many years, KEN SHANKS & ASSOCIATES of that we can meet the challenges ahead and stand ready to partner with you in
El Campo, Texas contracted with LYNN ENGINEERING to provide architectural delivering an effective solution.
services. Recently, Mr. Shanks joined LYNN ENGINEERING in a full-time
capacity and serves as our architect on staff. Thank you for taking the time to learn about our firm.
On January 1, 2019, the assets of JOHN D. MERCER & ASSOCIATES, INC. Should you have any questions relative to our response to the City’s Request for
were purchased by LYNN ENGINEERING and the firm now operates under the Qualifications for Engineering Consulting Services, contact us at (979) 245-8900 or
dba John D. Mercer & Associates. email info@lynngroup.com.
JOHN D. MERCER AND ASSOCIATES is a consulting engineering firm Signed,
founded in 1980 with more than 40 years experience providing professional design
services to governmental agencies, and communities along the Central Gulf Coast
and South Central portions of Texas. Stuart A. Lynn P.E. John D. Mercer, P.E. N. Mitchell Carrillo P.E.
2 STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS 3
What it looks like
01. SELECTION OF ENGINEER / STUDY & REPORT
Following selection of an engineering firm by a client, the project should proceed
approximately as follows:
• Client/Firm meeting to define needs and desired results
TABLEOFCONTENTS • Contract negotiation
• Study and report phase
• Client/Engineer review and revision of report
Introductory Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Project Approach and Proposed Methodology . . . . . . . . . 6 If the work effort is only a Study & Report, completion of the work will be final
Proposed Project Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 acceptance of the report by the client.
Qualifications of Firm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Quality of Client Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 02. ENGINEERING THROUGH PROJECT CONSTRUCTION
References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
If the Study & Report is the initial engineering phase of the work effort, intended
ATTACHMENTS to culminate in a project of construction, the following would also be tasked in the
engineer’s contract:
Relevant Architectural Project Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
RFP 2020-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 • Preliminary design phase
• City/Engineer review, revision and approval of preliminary design
documents
• Final design phase
• City/Engineer review, revision and approval of final design documents
• Obtain reviewing agency approval
• Bidding phase
• Construction of project
• Project close-out
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Project Approach
Here’s
3. FINAL DESIGN >>
– – – – PROP OSED ME THOD OLO GY • Based on the client’s acceptance of the Preliminary
Design and the resulting Design Premise or criteria,
how it
prepare the Final Design, Plans, and Specifications.
• Submit the Final Design, Plans, and Specifications to
THE FIRM’S GOAL IS TO BE THE CONSULTANT THAT ESTABLISHES LONG-TERM the proper reviewing authorities.
works.
RELATIONSHIPS WITH CLIENTS BY PERFORMING A HIGHLY COMPETENT SERVICE • Prepare and review with the client, legal counsel,
WITH INTEGRITY AND CONCERN FOR THE CLIENT AS WELL AS THE GENERAL and other advisors all contract related documents,
forms, and conditions.
PUBLIC. WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON OUR ABILITY TO DESIGN FOR EASE OF • Present and review all Designs, Plans, Specifications,
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AND ALWAYS STRIVE TO KEEP IN MIND THE and applicable Code Compliance requirements with
the client, their advisors, and / or their third-party
DESIRES AND CAPABILITIES OF THE CLIENT. review representative.
STUDY PRELIMINARY FINAL BIDDING AND
AND REPORT DESIGN DESIGN NEGOTIATION
1. STUDY AND REPORT >> 2. PRELIMINARY DESIGN >> 4. BIDDING AND NEGOTIATION >>
• Consult with the client to define its needs, review • Prepare preliminary design documents consisting • Compile completed and approved construction plans, • Advise the client as to the qualification of the bidders
existing available data, and establish required of, but not limited to, a Design Premise which specifications, and applicable contract documents for and make recommendations on the award of the
additional data. includes final design criteria, preliminary design distribution to prospective bidders. contract as well as any pertinent stipulations.
drawings, outlines of specifications, and a detailed
• Provide an analysis or overview of the client's needs. • Assist the client, as established in phase one, with the • Assist the client in securing and executing
written description of the project including its goals
distribution of bid packages and respective advertising contracts based on the bid award and resulting
• Provide general economic analysis of the client's and projections.
for bids. recommendations.
requirements as an allocation for expenditures,
• Advise the client of additional data required, services
comparison of existing cost estimates, and/or a • Conduct the “Pre-Bid” conference and prepare • Issue respective “Notice to Proceed.”
which need to be accomplished, or final criteria
statement of "not-to-exceed" values. applicable minutes of the meeting.
definitions which have to be established.
• Prepare a report and/or a design premise containing • Conduct “Bid Opening” and prepare applicable
• Prepare a revised opinion of probable project costs
the engineer's recommendations and opinions. meeting minutes and bid comparisons.
for the client.
• Meet with the client to review the established
• Review all facets of the Preliminary Design with the
data and to solidify a project description relative
client and modify the Design Premise for its final
to its magnitude, complexity, responsibilities, and
form.
tentative schedules.
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5. FIELD TESTING AND INSPECTIONS >>
• Conduct pre-construction conferences keeping
applicable minutes and provide appropriate direction
direction, in all matters pertaining to the contractor
and consult with or advise the client in all matters
PROJECT APPROACH
or guidance. relative to the contract and project matters.
The best approach begins with an experienced and proven Engineer-in-
• Conduct inspection of the construction or project • Review and take appropriate action to contractor’s
site at appropriate or predetermined intervals (by submittals, construction or shop drawings, or requests Charge who is committed to customer satisfaction by providing responsive
a professional engineer or qualified staff member) for payment.
to determine project progress and applicable and practical project solutions. The Engineer-in-Charge will be responsible
• Conduct required inspections to determine the
compliance with intent of design and contract for the overall project administration and management including
completion of all work in accordance with the contract
documents.
and applicable codes.
• Provide sufficient interim inspections by qualified
thorough coordination with the client’s key decision-makers to ensure
• Conduct a final inspection and certify completion
personnel to assure the quality of materials and
of all project work and support documentation in the client’s needs are kept at the forefront of the work effort.
workmanship.
accordance with the contract and applicable codes.
• Act as the client’s representative, per the client’s
The Project Manager, if different from the Engineer-in-Charge, is
responsible for the “in-house” project coordination. This includes
communication between the technical engineering experts, the engineers-
in-training, and the CADD technicians and also includes assigning project
tasks, preparation of monthly status reports, managing the project schedule,
controlling project costs, ensuring project documentation is being maintained
and being the main client contact for most project issues.
A successful project depends upon the technical abilities, project management
FIELD TESTING OTHER SPECIAL
AND INSPECTIONS SERVICES skills, and commitment of the project team members. Our philosophy is to
commit key team members to an active role in every project from start to
finish.
6. OTHER SPECIAL SERVICES >>
The initial role of the client is to define a problem or problems that need
to be solved. A problem may be a lack of information that makes it difficult
• Accomplish and complete site, property, or
for the client to make short-term decisions and/or do long-term planning. It
equipment surveys, if required.
may be that there is an obvious problem with the client’s infrastructure.
TWO
• Provide soil and materials testing. (Through a third-
party subcontractor)
• Provide the client with project progress updates at
For a municipal entity there is often the need, or a statutory requirement,
appropriate intervals.
NUMBER OF FIRMS that a licensed professional engineer be involved in the process to resolve
• Work with project administrator as necessary to
The merging of Lynn Engineering provide for timely project completion and close-out. the problem. If such is the case, the municipal entity must follow statutory
and John D. Mercer & Associates • Prepare a certificate of construction completion and
guidelines in selecting and procuring the services of an engineering firm who
has provided access to additional lien certificate.
engineering experience and • Provide “third-party” inspection and/or project will assist the client in defining what the needs are and what the desired
technical expertise. management services. results should be.
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PROJECTSTAFF
Mr. Carrillo oversees the operations in the firm’s
Bay City, Port Lavaca, Rockport, Corpus Christi and
The firm works and performs its duties under the Grapevine offices.
guidance of Mr. Stuart A. Lynn, PE.
Experience: Mr. Carrillo specializes in structural
Experience: Mr. Lynn has more than nineteen (19) engineering and has experience designing projects
years of civil, structural and windstorm engineering that utilize timber, steel, and concrete. Mr. Carrillo also
experience. He is responsible for approximately twenty manages the operations of Lynn Engineering’s sister
(20) employees. His career includes design for private company, Lynn Steel Buildings. As a result, Mr. Carrillo
and public residential, commercial, and infrastructure has a vast knowledge in the design, detailing and
development projects. Mr. Lynn has overseen projects on construction of pre-engineered metal buildings. Mr.
the Texas Coast from Padre Island to Galveston, TX. Carrillo has overseen projects on the Texas Coast from
Padre Island to Galveston, TX.
Qualifications: BS Civil Engineering, University of
Houston; Professional Engineer in Texas Qualifications: BS Civil Engineering, Lamar University; N. Mitchell
Stuart A.
Professional Engineer in Texas
Carrillo, PE
Lynn Engineering is a windstorm, structural and Professional Organizations: American Society of Civil
Lynn, PE civil engineering firm specializing in private and
Engineers
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER
public residential, commercial and infrastructure
development projects on the Texas Gulf Coast. Mr. Mercer is the founder of John D. Mercer
& Associates, and since the Lynn Engineering
acquisition, maintains the duties of managing the
Formerly known as Lynn & Associates, Lynn coastal bend – to our team. This acquisition operations of its Edna office.
Engineering was founded by Stuart A. Lynn, P.E. allowed our firm to become more dynamic by
in 2008. In the early years, Lynn & Associates’ providing more services to a larger clientele. Experience: Mr. Mercer has more than thirty-nine (39)
primary focus was to assist residential years of civil and environmental engineering experience.
On January 1, 2019, Lynn & Associates became He is responsible for approximately six (6) employees.
contractors and homeowners throughout Lynn Engineering as the firm adjusted
Matagorda, Calhoun and Brazoria counties His career includes both design and construction
its branding for consistency with its sister of municipal water and wastewater facilities. This
with their Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) companies in LynnGroup.
windstorm certifications. combination of experience provides for an approach
On January 1, 2020 Lynn Engineering acquired to design that is not easily found in other consulting or
In 2011, Lynn & Associates acquired Eichstadt & Hickman Consulting Engineers – a professional design firms.
Associates located in Rockport, Texas. This new
office in Rockport effectively doubled our staff
engineering firm specializing in private land
development projects for residential and
John D. Mercer, Mr. Mercer is Engineer-in-Charge of projects in
and service area. commercial markets – in McKinney, Texas. HCE PE, RPLS Galveston, Jamaica Beach, Santa Fe, Richwood, Tiki
Island, Freeport and Surfside Beach.
Two years later, in 2013, Lynn & Associates has more than 30 years of experience working
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER
acquired Sample Engineering of Corpus Christi, with the counties and municipalities in the Qualifications: BS Civil Engineering, Lamar University;
Texas. This allowed us to provide windstorm DFW area. Professional Engineer in Texas; Registered Professional
inspections and certifications for the coastal These resources and experience allow Lynn Land Surveyor in Texas, NACE Coating Inspector Level 1.
residents and contractors from Brazoria County Engineering to quickly and efficiently complete
to Kleberg County. Professional Organizations: National Society of
large-scale residential developments in a
Professional Engineers/Texas Society of Professional
At the close of 2018, we added John D. Mercer & fraction of the time of our competitors. Our
Engineers; Texas Society of Professional Surveyors;
Associates – a full-service civil engineering firm team maintains excellent working relationships
American Water Works Association; Texas Municipal
with more than 40 years of experience servicing with public officials, subconsultants and
League; American Concrete Institute; American Society
the municipalities and counties of the Texas contractors in the areas we serve.
of Civil Engineers; NACE International.
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Experience: Mr. Sheblak has more than thirty-
five (35) years of experience in design of municipal Experience: Mr. Hickman is an experienced
improvements and related systems in the Gulf Coast professional with a 35-plus year history of leadership and
Area of Texas. He serves as principle-in-charge and working in the Civil Engineering industry. He is skilled
project engineer for our Edna office by performing civil in AutoCAD, drainage, site development, construction
design, project inspections, project documentation and management and Entitlements. Mr. Hickman is a
the supervision of technical personnel. He is a native strong business development professional with a
of Edna, Texas. Mr. Sheblak is Engineer-in-Charge of Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) focused in
projects in Columbus, Seadrift, Cuero, Shiner, West Business Administration and Management from Averett
Columbia, and Oyster Creek. University. For more than twenty-five (25) years he
managed his own boutique engineering firm, Hickman
Qualifications: BSChE, Texas A&M University; Consulting Engineers, in McKinney, TX before joining the
Professional Engineer in Texas; Certified OSSF Site LynnGroup in early 2020.
David W. Evaluator
Qualifications: BS Civil and Structural Engineering, Mark Hickman,
Sheblak, PE Professional Organizations: National Society of
Professional Engineers/Texas Society of Professional
Texas A&M University; Master of Business Administration
(MBA), Averett University
PE, MBA
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER Engineers; Texas Society of Professional Surveyors. PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER
Experience: Mr. Kramer has more than twenty-one Experience: Ken Shanks joined the Lynn Engineering
(21) years of experience in the design and construction team in September 2020. Prior to that, he had been the
of Municipal, Private and Industrial Projects across principal architect of his firm Ken Shanks & Associates,
southeast Texas. His career includes the design and LLC since June 1999. For more than thirty (30) years,
construction of numerous land development projects, Ken has worked in the Houston metro area with both
field engineer and project manager for the $8 Billion commercial and residential architecture.
Motiva Crude Oil Expansion Project in Port Arthur, Texas
and the Construction Manager for a Civil Construction Prior to starting his own firm, Ken worked with the
Company. The combination of both design and teams at BROWNE PENLAND MCGREGOR STEPHENS
construction experience gives Mr. Kramer a unique and ARCHITECTS, INC. and SUSTAITA ASSOCIATES, INC., both
valuable perception in the design of new projects. of Houston.
Mr. Kramer is a design engineer on projects in Wallis, He has been a licensed architect in the State of Texas
since 1990 and has been a Registered Accessibility
Jamaica Beach and Port O’Connor.
Brian M. Ken Specialist with the State of Texas in the past. Ken is
Qualifications: BS Civil Engineering, Lamar University;
Professional Engineer in Texas. Kramer, PE Shanks, AIA well-versed in Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
requirements for handicap accessibility.
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER ARCHITECT
Professional Organizations: American Society of Qualifications: B.E.D. Environmental Design, Texas
Civil Engineers (ASCE); National Society of Professional A&M University; A.A.S. Drafting & Design Technology,
Engineers/Texas Society of Professional Engineers. Wharton County Junior College
12 STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS 13
MAJORSUBCONSULTANTS
ELECTRICAL & CONTROLS: MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING ENGINEERING,
Sherrel A. Mercer, PE PROJECT MANAGEMENT, AND COMMISSIONING SOLUTIONS:
Sherrel A. Mercer, PE, is well known in Mr. Mercer normally is found in the Sutton Eldridge Engineering, LLC
the central Gulf Coast area of Texas for office of Mercer Controls at 804 Apollo
Sutton Eldridge Engineering, LLC is a SEE provides engineering design services
his expertise in the design and repair of Drive in Edna. The Controls company
Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) of HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical Distribution,
the electrical and controls components manufactures and services motor control
design firm in Plano, Texas dedicated Critical Power Systems, Site Lighting,
found in municipal water and wastewater panels and associated hardware. Mercer
to providing excellence in all aspects of Energy Modeling and MEP Commissioning.
systems. His experience includes Controls began in 1992 as a division of
engineering services – delivering projects
design and construction of control Mercer Construction Company and
in an efficient, comprehensive, and Their staff has the knowledge and
installation and design, construction, and became a separate corporate entity in
economical manner. experience to assist our clients in the
programming of SCADA facilities. 2004. Mr. Mercer serves as its president,
following areas:
where he provides corporate and
Their goal is to form long-term
Mr. Mercer, PE, operates S. A. Mercer, PE, technical management as well design of
relationships with each client by • HVAC Systems
Inc. to provide electrical, controls and motor control panels and SCADA systems.
implementing appropriate design solutions • Energy Systems
SCADA design for specific municipal He also continues to serve as Technical
that are responsive to time and budget.. • Energy Modeling
projects. Mr. Mercer has more than Director of Mercer Construction Company,
• Cost Analysis
forty (40) years of experience associated 909 North Colorado in Edna, having
SEE holds Professional Engineering • Emergency Power Systems
with construction of municipal utility previously served as Chairman of the
registrations in more than seventeen • Electrical Power Distribution
infrastructure. He has an extremely Board (2000-2006), President (1984-2000)
(17) states and has significant design • Lighting Systems
strong record of performance throughout and Executive Vice-President (1971-1984).
experience in engineering design, contract • Building Automation
his career in working with worst-case
administration and commissioning in • Critical Power Systems
design constraints, emergency operation Mr. Mercer’s long experience in design and
multiple commercial projects – delivering • Master Planning
of water and wastewater systems, and manufacture of control products leads to
projects in an efficient, comprehensive, • LEED Design
component longevity requirements. He is designs that are both cost effective and
and economical manner. • Commissioning
also experienced in forensic analysis and dependable. His insight and experience
• Facility Assessment
lightning mitigation. have resulted in the development
SEE is capable of providing engineering • Contract Administration
of quality standards for design, with
services utilizing the latest tools including • Value Engineering.
attention to component choices, assembly
AutoCAD and REVIT.
techniques, and functional reliability
that insure a high level of customer
satisfaction.
SURVEYING:
Ganem & Kelly Surveying, Inc.
Ganem & Kelly Surveying, Inc. was innovative equipment and software.
established in 1989 by George A. They provide boundary surveys,
Ganem, Jr. RPLS and Gary J. Kelly, topographic surveys, as-built surveys,
RPLS and currently has forty- route surveys and construction
two (42) employees with offices staking for various industrial facilities,
in Point Comfort, Victoria and pipeline companies, construction
Edna, Texas. Thier personnel have companies and engineering
diverse backgrounds, extensive companies. CIVIL STRUCTURAL CONSTRUCTION
surveying knowledge and use ENGINEERING DESIGN ENGINEERING DESIGN ADMINISTRATION
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About Us
LYNNENGINEERING John D. Mercer & Associates is a full-service
civil engineering firm with more than 40 years
of experience servicing the municipalities and
Lynn Engineering is a windstorm, structural and civil engineering counties of the Texas Coastal Bend.
firm specializing in private and public residential, commercial
The firm was founded in 1980 to provide Having specialized in providing engineering
and infrastructure development projects on the Texas Gulf Coast. engineering services to smaller cities and water services to smaller communities and water
WHO WE ARE >> districts within approximately 125 miles of Edna, districts, the firm employees understand the
Texas. The current list of clients includes nearly importance of being responsive to the inquiries
Formerly known as Lynn & Associates, Lynn Texas Coastal Bend – to our team. This acquisition fifty (50) public entities for which work has been and needs of our clients.
Engineering was founded by Stuart A. Lynn, P.E. allowed our firm to become more dynamic by performed in the past five (5) years. (See page 19.)
Following Hurricane Ike, the firm provided
in 2008. In the early years, Lynn & Associates’ providing more services to a larger clientele. In January 2019, the assets of the firm were engineering services under a contract with
primary focus was to assist residential contractors On January 1, 2019, Lynn & Associates became purchased by Stuart A. Lynn, P.E. and the the Texas General Land Office on forty-nine
and homeowners throughout Matagorda, Lynn Engineering as the firm adjusted firm now exists as Sample Engineering, Inc., (49) separate construction projects for twelve
Calhoun and Brazoria counties with their Texas its branding for consistency with its sister dba John D. Mercer & Associates. Day-to-day (12) separate public entities. All of the projects
Department of Insurance (TDI) windstorm companies in LynnGroup. management of the engineering performed by had a maximum professional fee and a
certifications. the firm remains with John D. Mercer, P.E. maximum construction budget that could
On January 1, 2020 Lynn Engineering acquired not be exceeded and a required schedule for
In 2011, Lynn & Associates acquired Eichstadt & Hickman Consulting Engineers – a professional The merging of the two firms has provided
Associates located in Rockport, Texas. This new engineering firm specializing in private land access to additional engineering and technical completion. All projects were completed within
office in Rockport effectively doubled our staff personnel as may be needed to increase the required budgets and schedules.
development projects for residential and
and service area. commercial markets – in McKinney, Texas. HCE productivity on engineering projects. The ability of the firm to efficiently design and
Two years later, in 2013, Lynn & Associates has more than thirty (30) years of experience The firm is licensed as Firm No. 324 to perform manage multiple projects effectively within
acquired Sample Engineering of Corpus Christi, working with the counties and municipalities in engineering in the State of Texas as Sample required budgets and schedules is thereby
Texas. This allowed us to provide windstorm the DFW area. Engineering, dba John D. Mercer & Associates. confirmed.
inspections and certifications for the coastal These resources and experience allow The professional engineers in the firm take The responsibility for maintenance of product
residents and contractors from Brazoria County Lynn Engineering to quickly and efficiently pride in designing projects that are cost quality lies with John D. Mercer, P.E., who has
to Kleberg County. complete large-scale residential developments effective and maintenance friendly. Their more than forty (40) years of experience being
At the close of 2018, we added John D. Mercer & in a fraction of the time of our competitors. Our experience is extensive in water supply, storage in responsible charge of engineering projects
Associates – a full-service civil engineering firm team maintains excellent working relationships and distribution, and in wastewater collection, since the founding of the firm in 1980.
with more than forty (40) years of experience with public officials, subconsultants and transportation and treatment, and in streets The firm has no history of litigation within the
servicing the municipalities and counties of the contractors in the areas we serve. and drainage. past five (5) years.
16 STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS 17
The registered professional engineers of our firms, Lynn
Engineering and John D. Mercer & Associates, strive to
ensure that every client is properly represented at all
times by competent, professional personnel.
Our professional engineers have a combined total of
more than 150 years of responsible charge experience in
design and engineering.
John D. Mercer & Associates has the
experience and expertise to provide
professional engineering services in The affiliate offices of Lynn
most of the disciplines needed by Engineering have expertise in the
municipalities. following areas:
Our expertise extends to the following: • Concrete and Piling Foundation ARCHITECTURE:
Design
• Wood, Steel, and Concrete
Lynn Engineering is not your average engineering firm, as
• Water Supply – Wells
• Water Storage – Ground and Elevated Structural Design we employ a full-time architecture staff. Our clients benefit
Tanks • Pre-Engineered Steel Buildings from a one-stop shop from planning to design and on to
• Hydro-pneumatic Tanks • Windstorm Design and construction. Our seamless workflow produces distinguished,
• Water Plants – Pumps, Piping, Permitting
• Residential Building Planning
elegant and modern designs that are as practical as they are
Disinfection, and Controls
• Reverse Osmosis Treatment and Design visually appealing.
• Waste Water Collection Systems – • Commercial Building Planning
and Design Our qualified team is experienced in both commercial and residential
New and Rehabilitations
• Residential and Commercial developments. We have successfully designed, planned and
• Lift Stations – New and Rehabilitations
• Waste Water Treatment Plants – New, Subdivision Planning and Design managed the construction process for many homes and commercial
Expansions, and Rehabilitations • RV Camp Sites buildings. All resulting in distinguished, elegant and modern designs
• Waste Water Treatment Plant that are as practical as they are visually appealing.
Permitting – New, Amendments, and Lynn Engineering has become a
Renewals primary provider in the Central Gulf We cover everything, from needs assessment and site analysis; to
• Streets – New and Rehabilitation Coast for windstorm design and design and construction management. Our team has a proven
• On-Site Sewer Systems – Design and permitting. Their reputation for track record for developing customized strategies through
Permitting structural design is expanding and
their structural design services are
our active collaboration with clients. We take great pride
• Storm Drainage Pipes, Ditches, and
being requested more often. Their in the project we undertake and remain dedicated to
Detention/Retention
• Engineering Studies and Plans growth in clientele and reputation maintaining the highest of standards in the industry.
• Utility System Mapping testifies to their engineering and
• Bond Applications and Reports technical capability.
• On-site Construction Observation
18 STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS 19Firm Experience OUR UNIQUE APPROACH
Our approach of designing the project for not only the needs of the client,
but also from the perspective of the contractor, allows for transparent bids,
less change orders, and shorter construction times.
– ROADWAY PROJECT – DRAINAGE PROJECTS – WASTE WATER PROJECTS
City of Goliad – Fannin City of Lake Jackson – City of Palacios - WWTP
Street Reconstruction Willow-Blossom Drainage Mechanical Bar Screen
CONT.
Project included repair or Improvements Project Project included installation
reconstruction of 5,200 LF included increasing the of a mechanical bar screen on
of city street with associated existing capacity of a the gravity flow influent line
drainage improvements. Total neighborhood drainage into the main plant lift station
EXPERIENCE
Contract: $660,000. Project by upsizing box culverts together with installation
was completed April 2020. and concrete lining ditches of variable speed drives on
in back yard easements. the tri-plex pump lift station.
– WATER PROJECTS Construction Budget Project cost was $1,025,000.
$610,000. Completion of Construction complete in
Port O’Connor Project in May 2020. December 2019.
Improvement District – EXPERIENCE WITH JURISDICTION AUTHORITIES
TWDB Bond Project includes City of Lake Jackson – Jackson County WCID No. 1
five (5) new wells, a ground Yaupon Ditch Drainage – CDBG Sewer Rehabilitation The professional engineers in the firm have presented
storage tank and reverse Improvements Project Project was for rehabilitation project plans and specifications for review and approval to:
osmosis treatment form 1,200 included concrete lining of approximately 5,000 LF of
gallons per minute of treated approximately 1,300 LF sewer mains by pipe-bursting • Local Communities and Utility Districts
water. Construction budget of major outfall ditch and and replacement of sewer • Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
is $4,556,000. Project is in upsizing three (3) street service lines. Construction • Texas Water Development Board
design with construction crossings with multi-box cost was $238,300. • Texas General Land Office
completion scheduled for culverts. Total budget Construction completed • Texas Department of Agriculture
January 2022. approximately $1,200,000. March 2020. • US Department of Agriculture, Rural Development
Project is under construction,
City of Goliad – Ward Street completion to be determined. – SURVEYING PROJECT
Water Plant Project includes FUNDING FOR PROJECTS THE PERMITS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
a new 600 gallon per minute Port O’Connor FIRM HAS DESIGNED HAS BEEN PROJECTS HAVE BEEN OBTAINED
well, a 200,000-gallon welded Improvement District – OBTAINED FROM: FROM:
steel ground storage tank, TWDB Bond prepared plats
disinfection facilities, booster and legal descriptions for • Local Funds/Open Market Bonds • Texas Department of
pumps and an emergency lease tracts for two (2) wells, • Texas Water Development Board Transportation
generator. Construction three (3) sanitary control • Texas General Land Office • USA Corp of Engineers
budget is $950,000. The easements around the wells • Texas Department of Agriculture • Railroads
well is nearing completion and two (2) utility easements • US Department of Agriculture,
and design of the storage for water line construction. Rural Development
tank and booster pump Completed April 2020. • Texas Department of Emergency
is complete with bidding Management
scheduled for June 2021. • Federal Emergency
Management Agency
20 STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS 21Quality QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
OF CLIENT SERVICES The firm has a current work force capable over a twelve (12) month
period of designing projects having a combined $10 million - $20
million construction cost. An expansion of the number of employees
is always considered on an as needed basis.
THE FIRM IS COMMITTED TO
BEING RESPONSIVE TO THE All engineering design performed by the firm is subject to the
NEEDS OF ALL OUR CLIENTS. review of other engineers in the firm. Close attention is given to
constructibility, cost of maintenance and the specific desires of the
project owner. Timelines of completion relative to specific deadlines
Having limited change orders on a project is generally the
direct result of having a thoroughly designed project on is given emphasis in work scheduling and utilization of employees.
which the engineer has made quality of the design product
a priority. There are fewer “unforeseen” conditions and less
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
chance of the project needing changes in design when
particular attention is placed on the details of the design.
When attention is paid to completeness of design, potential The firm emphasizes a team approach to accomplish completion
bidders see less risk in the cost of construction and the client of engineering design. The project owner’s staff members are
is given a better and more competitive bid resulting in an
overall reduced project cost. essential components of the team as are project stakeholders
when appropriate.
The quality of the service that is provided to our clients is shown by the large
number of repeat clients who utilize our services. The firm has been performing From project concept planning through securing funding to
engineering services for several clients for over fifteen (15) years. For example: completion of design and construction, team members are
encouraged to have input to the total project work effort where
• The City of Columbus since 1987
• The City of Shiner since 1991 specific input ability is appropriate and/or needed to facilitate the
• The City of Oyster Creek since 1990 total project. Beginning with the earliest efforts to define a project,
• The City of Palacios since 2000 including meetings with the project owners, the public and
• The Village of Surfside Beach since 1998
specific stakeholder groups or other entities, the engineers strive to
• The City of Seadrift since 2004
• Wharton County WCID No. 1 since 1994 represent the owner’s best interest as project schedules, budgets
• Jackson County WCID No. 2 since 1986 and financing options are evaluated.
22 STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS 23References
RECENTCLIENTS
City of Columbus City of Palacios City of Shiner
City of Columbus City of Palacios City of Shiner
PO Box 87 PO Box 845 PO Box 308
Columbus, Texas 78934 Palacios, Texas 77465 Shiner, Texas 77984
Attn: Donald Warschak, Attn: David Kocurek, Attn: Natalie Fric,
City Manager City Manager City Secretary
Phone: (979) 762-2366 Phone: (361) 972-3605 Phone: (361) 594-3362
Email: Email: Email:
drw89@columbustexas.net dkocurek@cityofpalacios.org Natalie.fric@shinertexas.gov
Galveston County
City of Goliad
WCID No. 8
City of Goliad Galveston County WCID No. 8
PO Box 939 | 152 W. End St. PO Box 337
Goliad, Texas 77963 Santa Fe, Texas 77510
Attn: Kandi Hubert Attn: James Newman
City Secretary Manager
Phone: (361) 645-3454 Phone: (409) 925-0941
Email: Email:
entity clients for whom we
This map showcases a list
and location of the public
citysecretary@goliadtx.net wcid8@comcast.net
have worked in the past
five (5) years.
P.O. Box337
Customer Deposit Information 12148 15th St.
Santa Fe, TX 77510
WATER DEPOSITS ARE REFUNDABLE UPON CLOSURE
OF ACCOUNT AND THE FINAL BILL PAID.
(409) 925-2821
At your request, your final bill may be paid from your water deposit and the reminder sent to you.
TYPE OF SERVICE: q WATER q SEWER OD SERVICE START DATE: / /
Previous Address:
24 STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS 25ATTACHMENTS ATTACHMENTS
Beeville I.S.D. - Beeville, TX The Capital Grille - Minneapolis, MN
Relevant Architectural Project Experience New Gymnasium / Concession area for Construction cost: $ 8.0 million
A.C. Jones High School
INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES: Cuero Community Hospital - Cuero, TX Construction cost: $ 1.2 million The Capital Grille - Charlotte, NC
Colorado Bend 1 Power – Wharton, TX O.B. / GYN. Center Construction cost: $ 7.5 million
Office additions/manufacturing facility Construction cost: $ 2.5 million Louise I.S.D. - Louise, TX
Construction costs: $1.5 million Several campus renovations Quadalajara Restaurant - Houston, TX
Cuero Community Hospital - Cuero, TX and new buildings Construction cost: $ 1.75 million
Nan-Ya Plastics Corp. – Wharton, TX Respiratory / Physical Therapy Unit Construction cost: $ 2.1 million
Office renovations/manufacturing facility Construction cost: $ 1.75 million Schulze’s Family Restaurant - Rosenberg, TX
Construction costs: 2.5 million Northside Education Center - El Campo, TX Construction cost: $ 750,000
Cuero Community Hospital - Cuero, TX Renovation to existing two story building
AMPHITHEATERS: Senior Citizen’s Care Wing Construction cost: $ 400,000 Ice Cream Parlor - Astroworld - Houston, TX
Camden Amphitheater - Camden, NJ Construction cost: $ 1.25 million Construction cost: $ 250,000
Multi-use facility with year-round OFFICE BUILDINGS:
occupancy. Seating capacity of 25,000. Detar Hospital - Victoria, TX Introgen Therapeutics, Inc. - Houston, TX RETAIL CENTERS:
Construction cost: $ 35 million. Doctor’s Suite Additions 30,000 square foot two story office facility Fairway Plaza Shopping Center -
Construction cost: $ 750,000 Construction cost: $ 8.0 million Pasadena, TX
Teatro Aire Libre Amphitheater - 275,000 square foot shopping center
Monterrey, Mexico South Texas Medical Clinic - Needville, TX Calhoun Interprizes Inc. - Houston, TX Construction cost: $ 15.0 million
Open air facility. Doctor’s Clinic 20,000 square foot office facility
Seating capacity of 25,000. Construction cost: $ 950,000 Construction cost: $ 935,000 Looney Tunes U.S.A. - Astroworld -
Construction cost: $ 22 million US. Houston, TX
SCHOOLS: Cal-Maine Foods Inc. - Gonzales, TX 10,000 square foot shopping center
West Palm Beach Amphitheater - Beeville I.S.D. - Beeville, Texas 30,000 sf office / production facility Construction cost: $ 1.5 million
West Palm Beach, Florida Additions to high school & junior high school Construction cost: $ 750,000
Open air facility. Seating capacity of 18,000. Construction cost: $ 4.5 million Colorado Center - Smithville, TX
Construction cost: $ 12 million. CITY PROJECTS: 25,000 square foot shopping center
Halletsville I.S.D. - Halletsville, Texas El Campo Volunteer Fire Department - Construction cost: $ 750,000
Sandstone Amphitheater - Library / Gymnasium Additions El Campo, TX
Kansas City, MO Construction cost: $ 3.35 million Training facility w/ burn building and office Richmond Loop South - Houston, TX
Open air facility. Seating capacity of 18,000. support buildings - 30 acre development 12,000 square foot shopping center
Construction cost: $ 8 million. Beeville I.S.D. - Beeville, Texas Construction cost: $ 1.2 million Construction cost: $ 400,000
A.C. Jones High School Gymnasium
The Cynthia Woods - Mitchell Pavilion - Construction cost: $ 2.4 million CHURCHES: LEASE SPACE/INTERIOR DESIGN:
The Woodlands, Texas Parkway Baptist Church - Victoria, TX Lalon Beauty Institute - Houston, TX
Renovation to the reserved seating areas / Wharton Co. Junior College Construction cost: $ 2.2 million 3,500 square foot
A.D.A. study. (LaDieu Technology Center) - Wharton, TX Construction cost: $ 320,000
Construction cost: $ 200,000 45,000 square foot multi-use St. Mary’s Catholic Church - San Antonio, TX
technology facility Construction cost: $ 1.2 million United Savings Inc. - Houston, TX
MEDICAL: Construction cost: $ 2.2 million 4,000 square foot
Introgen Therapeutics, Inc. - Houston, TX Rice I.S.D. - Eagle Lake, TX Holy Family Catholic Church – Wharton, TX Construction cost: $ 455,000
Genetic Cancer Research Facility Additional classroom wings Construction costs: $2.8 million
Construction Cost: $ 16.5 million Construction cost: $ 1.5 million Commerce State Bank - Houston, TX
St. Jerome Catholic Church – Houston, TX 2,500 square foot
Detar Hospital - Victoria, TX Beeville I.S.D. - Beeville, TX Construction costs: $4.5 million Construction cost: $ 325,000
Physical Therapy Unit Renovation of A.C. Jones High School
Construction cost: $ 3.1 million Construction cost: $ 1.4 million RESTAURANTS: LIBRARIES:
The Capital Grille - Houston, TX Wharton County Library - El Campo, TX
Construction cost: $ 8.5 million 14,000 square foot
Construction cost: $ 850,000
26 STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS 27let's start
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