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Application to Prequalify Grant Administrators
Hanson Professional Services Inc.
Firm Name:
Hanson Professional Services Inc.
Prequalification Contact First, Last Name and Title:
A
nna Aldrid
g
e, P.E., Assistant Vice President
Application to Prequalify Grant Administrators
Phone Number:
+1 (361) 814-9900
TxCDBG Cycle Type:
2020
DUNS Number:
04-422-9284
Federal EIN:
37-0844717
Prequalification Contact E-mail Address:
aaldrid
g
e
@
hanson-inc.com
Firm Web Address
www.hanson-inc.com
Name of Firm's President/Managing Officer:
Ser
g
io Pecori
Firm Mailing Address
4501 Gollihar Rd., Corpus Christi, TX 78411
Application for Prequalification to Provide Administrative Services
IMPORTANT: The term “respondent” refers to the individual or firm responding to this RFQ. Responses to the items in Part 1 will
be posted on TDA's website with
the Approved Vendor List for Grant Administrative Services. Responses to the items in Part 2
will be disclosed to participating local governments during the project-based solicitation. The applicant must verify their eligibility
through the System for Award Management (SAM) and demonstrate they are not listed on the government-wide exclusion list.
Attach printout(s) of verification page with date. With the exception of SAM verification, TDA will not accept or publish any
attachments to the application. A response is required for all questions.
Part 1
1. Provide a brief history or background of the respondent including number of years in the business of providing grant writing
and/or grant administration services.
Hanson Professional Services is a full service consulting civil and environmental engineering and architectural firm serving
clients in Texas with offices in Corpus Christi, Austin, Brownsville, and Houston. Prior to joining Hanson, we have provided
quality service to our clients since 1949 as Naismith Engineering, Inc. Over more than 60 years of service, NEI earned an
unrivaled reputation for the quality of professional services provided to our municipal, industrial, and commercial clients.
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s of September 2016, NEI has joined Hanson Professional Services Inc., a national, employee-owned consulting firm providing
engineering, planning and allied services. Established in 1954, Hanson provides services to public- and private-sector clients
throughout the U.S. and abroad from seven markets: aviation; federal services; government and energy; infrastructure; power
and industry; railway and telecommunications. For decades, Hanson has appeared as a Top 500 design firm in Engineering
News-Record’s listing of premier U.S. design firms and has received numerous workplace and project-related awards.
General Information for Local Hanson Branches
1. Firm Name:
Hanson Professional Services
Attn: Ms. Anna Aldridge, P.E.
2. Address & Phone Number:
4501 Gollihar Rd., Corpus Christi, TX 78411
Phone: (361) 814-9900
3. Submittal is for Parent Co., X Branch Office
4. Present local offices, number of personnel in each office and type of discipline(s):
Corpus Christi, Texas Civil/Structural Engineers/P.E.s 16
Engineer Interns/Aides 16
Architects/Architectural Designers 3
Scientists/Environmental Technicians 7
Drafters 6
Administrative 5
Survey 6
Project Managers 7
Resident Project Representative 1
Austin, Texas Civil Engineer 2
Project Manager 2
Engineer in Training 3
Engineering Drafter/Technician 1
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Hanson Professional Services Inc.
Brownsville, Texas Civil Engineers 2
Project Managers 1
Engineer in Training 1
Drafters 1
Houston Texas Civil Engineers 1
Project Managers 1
Mechanical Engineers 2
Drafters 1
Administrative 3
TOTAL 88
2. Describe the respondent's experience with the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and in particular the
state CDBG program.
Hanson has extensive experience with projects funded by the Texas Department of Agriculture through the Texas Community
Development Block Grant Program. Hanson has assisted and worked on numerous TxCDBG funded projects since the
program’s inception in the early 1980’s. Our work efforts have included preparation of Grant Applications, Engineering Design,
and Construction Administration Services on over 200 CDBG projects throughout the state. These projects have included
Community Development Funds, Colonia Construction Funds, Colonia Planning Funds, Texas Capital Funds, Planning and
Building Capacity Funds, Housing Funds, Disaster Relief/Urgent Need Funds, and TCDP STEP funds. Hanson has designed
over $10 million in infrastructure improvements over the last 10
y
ears on pro
j
ects funded b
y
TxCDBG in South Texas alone.
3. Describe the respondent's experience with the following:
a. Community wide infrastructure projects
City-wide comprehensive planning studies for Odem, Orange Grove, Fulton, and Los Indios
City-wide first time sanitary sewer for Ingleside on the Bay and Indian Lakes
Water treatment plant improvements for City of Pharr, City of La Grulla, City of Los Fresnos, City of Odem
Elevated water storage tank improvements for City of Odem, City of Los Fresnos, and City of Ingleside
Wastewater treatment plant improvements for City of Los Fresnos and City of Odem
Water system master planning for City of Pharr and City of Los Fresnos
Wastewater system master planning for City of Pharr and City of Los Fresnos
Count
y
-wide Stormwater Master Plannin
g
for Nueces Count
y
, San Patricio Count
y
and Aransas Count
y
b. Direct beneficiary projects, such as housing rehabilitation or on-site sewer facility replacement
Willacy County Disaster Recovery Housing Rehabilitation
First-time sanitary sewer service (including OSSF replacement) for:
• Ingleside on the Bay
• Bethel Estates (Odem)
• Indian Lakes
• La Grulla
• Doyle Addition (Portland, TX)
• In
g
leside
c. Job creation programs, including Texas Capital Fund - Infrastructure/Real Estate
Ingleside Water Tank (EDA)
Site development and utility design for City of Alice Natatorium, Recreation Facility and Commercial Park (EDA)
Willacy County TCP La Jarra Assisted Living Facility
Texas Capitol Fund projects for:
• Aransas Pass
• Ingleside
• Port Lavaca
• Portland
d. Projects involving multiple funding sources
City of Odem Wastewater System Improvements (TWDB, USDA, CDBG)
City of Ingleside on the Bay Wastewater System Improvements (TWDB, USDA, CDBG)
City of Portland Doyle Addition Wastewater System Improvements (TWDB, USDA)
Cit
y
of La Grulla Water Treatment Plant Improvements
(
USDA, CDBG
)
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4. Describe the range of services that the respondent offers in-house and the services typically offered through subcontractors.
Hanson Professional Services, Inc. is a full-service consulting firm providing engineering, planning and allied services. We
provide planning, grant application, grant administration, engineering design and construction administration services for TDA-
funded pro
j
ects. We don't anticipate usin
g
subcontractors on CDBG pro
j
ects.
5. Identify the geographic areas in which the respondent offers services.
AACOG ATCOG BVCOG CAPCOG CBCOG
CTCOG CVCOG DETCOG ETCOG GCRPC
HGAC HOTCOG LRGVDC MRGDC NCTCOG
NORTEX PBRPC PRPC RGCOG SETRPC
SPAG STDC TEXOMA WCTCOG Statewide
6. Describe the respondent's ability to devote the needed time to a project based on current workload.
Hanson's staff of highly experienced professionals means that we have adequate personnel to devote the necessary time to
multiple projects, including TDA-funded projects. Our proposed project managers have over 20 years of experience working
with
g
rant funded pro
j
ects for cities and counties.
7. Is the respondent a TxCDBG certified administrator?
Yes, certified 2019
If "No", provide most recent year of certification:
No, will become certified if selected
8. Using the table below, provide detailed information on up to five performance contracting projects the respondent completed (if
possible, include contracts with multiple different entities served by the respondent). Only include projects that have at least
one year of documented performance data or are currently under contract with the respondent, and that can be used as
references.
Project Data and References
Add Project
Remove Project
Project Name Ra
y
mondville Texas Capital Fund Sidewalk Improvements
Facility Type and Use Downtown Sidewalk Improvements
Project Location (Jurisdiction) Ra
y
mondville TX, Willac
y
Count
y
Project Size
-Number of Houses/Buildings
-Total Linear Feet/Square Footage
- 5,100 sf of sidewalk Improvements
- 470 L.F. concrete curb and gutter
- 4 ADA ramps
Role & Responsibilities
A
pplication Assistance, En
g
ineerin
g
Desi
g
n and Construction Services
Project Cost Estimated cost of $250,000
Financing/Funding Source Texas Capital Fund
Method of Documenting
Beneficiaries
Survey
Project Schedule
-Environmental Review Start and
End Dates
-Construction Start and End Dates
-Describe if project was completed
on schedule or delayed
Environmental: 4/24/2017 - 8/24/2017
Construction: 11/24/2017 - 10/24/2018
Project was completed on schedule.
Monitoring and Verification Methods Compliance Monitorin
g
b
y
Texas Capital Fund staff
Project Personnel
A
nna Aldridge, P.E. - Senior Project Manager
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List all personnel associated with this
project and their roles and
responsibilities (only list those who
may be assigned to a project)
Contact Information
Current phone and e-mail address of
local government representatives
you worked with.
Eleazar Garcia, Jr. City Manager
(956) 689-2443
Remove Project
Project Name Willac
y
Count
y
Facility Type and Use Willac
y
Count
y
Street Improvements
Project Location (Jurisdiction) Willac
y
Count
y
Project Size
-Number of Houses/Buildings
-Total Linear Feet/Square Footage
Reconstruction of approximately four thousand eighty-five linear feet (4,085 l.f.) on Garcia
County Road, La Rosita Road, and 5th Street utilizing a limestone roadway base, HMAC
surface coat, prime coat, driveway repair, and all associated appurtenances. Activities
benefited 96 persons.
Role & Responsibilities En
g
ineerin
g
Desi
g
n and Construction Services
Project Cost $277,044
Financing/Funding Source Willacy County, TxCDBG No. 721551
Method of Documenting
Beneficiaries
Survey
Project Schedule
-Environmental Review Start and
End Dates
-Construction Start and End Dates
-Describe if project was completed
on schedule or delayed
Environmental: 1/1/2016 - 4/15/2016
Construction: 11/1/2016 - 6/1/2017
Project was completed on schedule.
Monitoring and Verification Methods Compliance Monitorin
g
b
y
TxCDBG
Project Personnel
List all personnel associated with this
project and their roles and
responsibilities (only list those who
may be assigned to a project).
A
nna Aldridge, P.E. - Senior Project Manager
Contact Information
Current phone and e-mail address of
local government representatives
you worked with.
Hon. Aurelio Guerra, Judge
(956) 689-3393
Remove Project
Project Name Jim Ho
gg
Count
y
Comprehensive Colonia Stud
y
Facility Type and Use Comprehensive plannin
g
document for 13 colonias in Jim Ho
gg
Count
y
Project Location (Jurisdiction) Jim Ho
gg
Count
y
Project Size
-Number of Houses/Buildings
-Total Linear Feet/Square Footage
13 colonias in Jim Hogg County
Role & Responsibilities
Housing Conditions Study, Water, Streets, Wastewater, Drainage Inventory and Capital
Improvements Plan
Project Cost $90,000
Financing/Funding Source Colonia Planning Fund
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Method of Documenting
Beneficiaries
Census
Project Schedule
-Environmental Review Start and
End Dates
-Construction Start and End Dates
-Describe if project was completed
on schedule or delayed
Environmental: N/A Planning Activities only
Construction: N/A
Start: 1/20/2001
End: 5/03/2002
Project was completed on schedule
Monitoring and Verification Methods Compliance monitorin
g
conducted b
y
Colonia Fund staff
Project Personnel
List all personnel associated with this
project and their roles and
responsibilities (only list those who
may be assigned to a project).
A
nna Aldridge, P.E. - Senior Project Manager
Contact Information
Current phone and e-mail address of
local government representatives
you worked with.
Javier Zambrano
Jim Hogg County CDBG Coordinator
(361) 527-5362
zambrano
j
45
@
sbc
g
lobal.net
Remove Project
Project Name Los Fresnos 2017 Street Improvements
Facility Type and Use Pavin
g
and curb and
g
utter
Project Location (Jurisdiction) Los Fresnos, Texas
Project Size
-Number of Houses/Buildings
-Total Linear Feet/Square Footage
Reconstruction of approximately one thousand three hundred fifty-five linear feet (1,355 l.
f.) on 6th and 9th Streets utilizing a six-inch (6”) base and subgrade, HMAC, curb and
g
utter, and all associated appurtenances. Activities benefited 112 persons.
Role & Responsibilities En
g
ineerin
g
Desi
g
n & Construction Services
Project Cost $238,870.00
Financing/Funding Source TxCDBG, Contract No. 7216300
Method of Documenting
Beneficiaries
Survey
Project Schedule
-Environmental Review Start and
End Dates
-Construction Start and End Dates
-Describe if project was completed
on schedule or delayed
Environmental: 12/01/2016-05/01/2017
Construction: 07/24/2017-11/30/2017
Project was completed on schedule.
Monitoring and Verification Methods Compliance Monitorin
g
b
y
TxCDBG
Project Personnel
List all personnel associated with this
project and their roles and
responsibilities (only list those who
may be assigned to a project).
A
nna Aldridge, P.E. - Project Manager
Richard Riggins, P.E., R.L.P.S. - Project Engineer
Contact Information
Current phone and e-mail address of
local government representatives
you worked with.
Mark Milum
956-233-5768
Remove Project
Project Name Cit
y
of Los Indios 2015-2016 CDBG Carrisitos Trail Street and Draina
g
e Improvements
Facility Type and Use Pavin
g
and curb and
g
utter
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Project Location (Jurisdiction) Los Indios, Texas
Project Size
-Number of Houses/Buildings
-Total Linear Feet/Square Footage
284 LF of street improvements and 9,880 LF of drainage improvements
Role & Responsibilities
Design and seal plans/specs, coordinate surveying, bid process, construction
mana
g
ement, coordination with TDA.
Project Cost $197,900
Financing/Funding Source TDA
Method of Documenting
Beneficiaries
Census
Project Schedule
-Environmental Review Start and
End Dates
-Construction Start and End Dates
-Describe if project was completed
on schedule or delayed
Environmental: 2/15/16-4/15/2016
Construction: 5/11/17-10/5/17
Project was completed on schedule.
Monitoring and Verification Methods Compliance Monitorin
g
b
y
TxCDBG
Project Personnel
List all personnel associated with this
project and their roles and
responsibilities (only list those who
may be assigned to a project).
A
nna Aldridge, P.E. - Project Manager
Contact Information
Current phone and e-mail address of
local government representatives
you worked with.
Ricardo Cavazos
Mayor
(956) 399-4255
cit
y
secretar
y@
cit
y
oflosindios.or
g
9. Describe the experience, competence and training of personnel with respect to grant writing and administration, and related
work. Use the following table to present background on key personnel who will potentially be assigned responsibility for a core
project task.
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s the selected engineer, Hanson has assisted with the applications, design, and construction administration of over 200 CDBG
projects. As the selected administrator, Hanson has developed the application and administered the program following funding
approval for 11 projects for the following clients: City of Los Fresnos, City of Lyford, City of Odem, City of Orange Grove, Webb
Count
y
, Jim Ho
gg
Count
y
, Nueces Count
y
, and Real Count
y
.
Key Personnel Profile(s)
Add Personnel
Remove Personnel
Full Name
A
nna Aldrid
g
e, P.E.
Potential Role
Base Location
Project Manager
Corpus Christi, Texas
Current Employment
Current job title
Job responsibilities
Number of years with respondent
Hanson Professional Services, Inc.
Senior Project Manager/ Assistant Vice President
Project Administration
24
y
ears with Naismith/Hanson
Overall
Total Years or relevant experience
Other relevant experience or
accomplishments
31 years
Project manager for CDBG projects: City of Los Fresnos, Orange Grove, Fulton County,
City of Odem, City of Los Indios, City of Lyford, City of Raymondville, Willacy County,
Nueces Count
y
, Webb Count
y
, Real Count
y
, Cit
y
of Los Indios
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NOTE: More detailed information, that expands upon staff experience, training background and other relevant information, may be provided at
the request of interested communities who are in the process of soliciting proposals for administrative services.
Remove Personnel
Full Name Wilfredo Rivera, Jr., P.E.
Potential Role
Base Location
Project Manager
Corpus Christi, Texas
Current Employment
Current job title
Job responsibilities
Number of years with respondent
Hanson Professional Services, Inc.
Senior Project Manager/ Assistant Vice President
Project Administration
30
y
ears with Naismith/Hanson
Overall
Total Years or relevant experience
Other relevant experience or
accomplishments
Mr. Rivera is an experienced project manager and team leader with over 30 years of
planning, design and construction administration experience in all facets of Civil
Engineering. He has completed a wide range of wastewater planning and design projects
including City Wide Master Plans, Collection systems, Lift Stations, Force Mains and
Treatment Plant Upgrades. Most recently, he led a team of Engineers, GIS Specialists,
H&H Specialist for the completion of a County Wide Drainage Master Plan for Nueces
Count
y
.
N
OTE: More detailed information, that expands upon staff experience, training background and other relevant information, may be provided at
the request of interested communities who are in the process of soliciting proposals for administrative services.
10. Provide a statement on the availability and commitment of the firm and personnel to undertake the project.
With over 80 experienced professionals, Hanson has the depth of experience to undertake an
y
TxCDBG pro
j
ect in South Texas.
11. Is the respondent certified or self-identified as a small business, minority- or woman- owned business enterprise, or Section 3
business?
Small Business Woman Owned Minority Owned Section 3
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
12. State the respondent's policy regarding affirmative action.
It is the policy of Hanson Professional Services Inc. to provide Equal Employment Opportunity through a program of positive
action affecting all employees. This policy is in accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Equal Employment Act of 1972, and
all other applicable laws. Hanson Professional Services Inc. also strives to assure compliance with the Illinois Fair Employment
Practices Act, the Illinois Human Rights Act, and other orders pertaining to equal employment opportunity.
Policy includes recruiting, hiring, training, upgrading, promoting, and disciplining without discrimination on the basis of race,
color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, handicap, sexual preference, or political affiliation. Hanson Professional
Services Inc. has developed procedures to assure this policy is understood and carried out by managerial, administrative, and
supervisory personnel. Hanson Professional Services Inc. will utilize applicants for any job vacancies.
A
SSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY: Hanson Professional Services Inc. has undertaken a positive Affirmative Action Program
to effectively implement and enforce this policy at all times. The EEO officer or person designated for monitoring the company’s
A
ffirmative Action Program is: Mina Biggs.
PROCEDURES FOR DISSEMINATION OF POLICY: A copy of this statement is posted in the main office at Hanson
Professional Services Inc. and will be given to any employee, vendor or subcontractor.
UTILIZATION ANALYSIS: Hanson Professional Services Inc. will monitor its workforce and job classifications. It will analyze
availability and under-utilization and respond accordingly. Hanson Professional Services Inc. will attempt to recruit in a 50-mile
radius encompassing nearby cities in an effort to attract qualified minorities.
GOALS AND TIMETABLES: Hanson Professional Services Inc. will identify those areas within its workforce in which minorities
and women are being under-utilized and set up a system of goals and timetables for correcting the deficiencies.
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SYSTEM FOR MONITORING COMPLIANCE AND RECRUITMENT OF WORKFORCE: When adding new employees, Hanson
Professional Services Inc.’s policy is to utilize qualified minorities and females. If one is not available any qualified help is then
used. If normal employment sources do not provide these goals, other sources will be used. Hanson Professional Services Inc.
supports EEO programs.
SYSTEM OF RECORDS AND ANNUAL SUMMARY: Hanson Professional Services Inc. will monitor applicant data, employee
records and
j
ob descriptions to assist in its affirmative action efforts.
13. Provide any additional information that the respondent feels is essential to the respondent's statement of qualifications.
Hanson brings experience, expertise, and a reputation for completing projects within budget and on time. Hanson understands
the critical issues communities face, and understands the need for practical and cost effective solutions. Our professional staff
has worked with communities on a variety of multi-disciplined planning, design, and construction projects throughout Texas. The
project diversity acquired by our staff is valuable in evaluating project-planning options, approaches to implementation, and
developing a keen sense of client needs. Hanson staff has an excellent working knowledge of funding mechanisms utilized for
planning, design, and construction of public works projects. These include the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD),
Water Development Board (TWDB), Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Texas Department of Agriculture
(TDA), Texas Department of Rural Affairs (TDRA), U.S. Department of Agriculture - Rural Development (USDA-RD), Border
Environment Cooperation Commission (BECC), North American Development Bank (NADBank), and the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA).
Providing solutions is what we do best. We take a concept or problem, identify, evaluate and design alternative cost effective
remedies, and then turn those possibilities into realit
y
.
