independent engineering consultant or project management

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR

RFP 21-03 – Docket U-35544, Independent Engineering Consultant or

Project Management Consultant

LOUISIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION | BATON ROUGE, LA

Monday, March 1, 2021 at 4:30 PM

INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT SERVICES

Louisiana Public Service Commission | RFP 21-03 - Docket U-35544, Independent Engineering or Project Management Consultant | CSRS | 2

CAPABILITIES & EXPERIENCE

Over 15 Professional Engineers (PE), and Professional Project Managers

(PMP) on staff

Project Management experience in leading capital improvement projects

with a collective value exceeding $11B

Professionally licensed in Engineering, Architecture, and General Contracting

CORPORATE STRUCTURE: Privately Held Corporation

YEARS IN BUSINESS: Established in 1978

NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 125+ Employees

OFFICE LOCATIONS: Baton Rouge, LA New Orleans, LA Lake Charles, LA

Dallas, TX Long Beach, CA

For over 40 years, CSRS has leveraged our innovation and leadership expertise to improve and revitalize our communities. With a culture of creative thinking - and our background in engineering and architecture - we provide a balance between big ideas and the technical ability to deliver a successful project every time, no matter how large, complex, or challenging.

CSRS is a leader in the delivery of infrastructure and facilities serving public and private organizations. More than program managers, we are engineers, architects, planners, surveyors, development advisors, governmental consultants and project management professionals. Whether we manage the process or perform the work ourselves, we understand every facet of successful project delivery.

Our business has set its sights on achieving industry leadership in each of our core services - program/project management, engineering, owner and client representation, grants management, and surveying. With our core competencies, we serve the industrial, infrastructure, land development, disaster recovery, commercial/retail, governmental and economic development markets. Having great depth-of-staff in each of the market sectors that we support allows us to provide a teaming approach from the onset of a project. Assigning experienced professionals who have expertise in working with specific project types reinforces the high level of performance we pride ourselves in providing to our clients.

We offer client focused solutions designed to meet the unique requirements of projects of all types and sizes. Our reputation for excellence is a product of a strong commitment to collaborative, multi-disciplinary, problem-solving. We work side-by-side and office-to-office, combining the skills, energy and focus needed to create and implement solutions in partnership with our clients.

CORPORATE PROFILE



QUALIFICATIONS

LOCALCSRS is a Louisiana-firm headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana with offices in Lake Charles and New Orleans, Louisiana, Dallas, Texas and Long Beach, California. Our Louisiana roots provide us a unique insight into knowing the Commission and perspective ratepayers they serve. From a corporate and individual employee ratepayer, we understand the importance of a prudence review and the impact it has on reliable service at the lowest reasonable cost. CAPABLECSRS is uniquely qualified to assist staff in this prudence review given our familiarity with

engineering and project management. In the case of most consulting activities, they involve

skills that are transferable from sector to sector. For this scope of representation, our

corporate and individual experience in project management/engineering for industrial and

power generation projects provides distinctive skills to assist staff.

Having managed programs and projects across varying sectors and markets with construction

values over $11B, CSRS is able to take our experiences, best practices and professional

personnel and apply it to the prudence review of the St. Mary Clean Energy Center. This

approach has proven to be successful on our projects and programs.



ACTION PLAN OUTLINE FOR THE SCOPE OF PRESENTATION

As a best practice, we propose to use the “Project Management Body of Knowledge”, PMP Process Chart as a plan of action. The PMP Process Chart is an international stan-dard amongst project management professionals. Below is the chart and the areas of focus that pertain to this scope of representation.

Knowledge Areas

Project Management Process Groups

Initiating Process Group Planning Process Group Executing Pro-

cess Group

Monitoring and Controlling

Process Group

Closing Pro-cess Group

Project Integration Management

Develop Project Charter

Develop Project Management PlanDirect and Manage Project Work

Monitor and Con-trol Project Work Perform Integrated Change Control

Close Project or Phase

Project Scope Man-agement

Plan Scope ManagementCollect RequirementsDefine ScopeCreate WBS

Validate ScopeControl Scope

Project Time Management

Plan Schedule ManagementDefine ActivitiesEstimate Activity ResourcesEstimate Activity DurationsDevelop Schedule

Control Schedule

Project Cost Management

Plan Cost Management Estimate Costs Determine Budget

Control Costs

Project Quality Management Plan Quality Management Perform Quality

Assurance Control Quality

Project Human Resource Management

Plan Human Resource Management

Acquire,Develop, &Manage Project Team

Project Communication Management

Plan Communication Management Manage Com-munications

Control Communications

Project Risk Management

Plan Risk Management Identify RisksPerform Qualitative Risk AnalysisPerform Quantitative Risk AnalysisPlan Risk Response

Control Risks

Project Procurement Management

Plan Procurement Management Conduct Procurement Control Procurement Close

Procurement

Project Stakeholder Management

Identify Stakeholders Plan Stakeholder Management

Manage Stakeholder Engagement

Control Stakeholder Engagement



ACTION PLAN OUTLINE FOR THE SCOPE OF PRESENTATION

With these targeted areas in the chart above, the outline will be as follows:

1. Review of Information – Available from Staff and Henderson Ridge Consulting as well as any other documents available. Create a data request if gaps exist between information available and that needed in the Planning Process as highlighted. Once all data is evaluated, this activity will create a baseline for evaluating the subsequent steps in CLECO’s project delivery process.

2. Compare Baseline – From planning phase to executing phase. Identify outliers and further investigate cause/effect and reasonableness.

3. Compare Baseline – From executing phase to monitoring and controlling phase. Identify outliers and further investigate cause/effect and reasonableness.

4. Document Findings – Relative to the scope of work.

5. Work with staff – As it relates to testimony, data requests, review of testimony, technical analysis, testify at hearings and make recommendations to the Commission, assist in any settlement discussions or stipulation hearings as well as any post-hearing briefs. We will also attend and testify at the Commission’s B&E session.

NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

CSRS has no known conflicts of interest in representing the Louisiana Public Service Commission in this scope of presentation.



MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSRequirement Qualifications

The Commission’s Contract Order requires Applicants to be prequalified by the Commission in

order to be eligible.

• CSRS was pre-qualified by commission staff in February 2021, thus meeting General Order dated November 14, 2014.

Applicants shall, at a minimum, be qualified and prepared to draft and render testimony and/or a report

on the WHR Project as outlined above, be cross-examined with respect to all of the issues addressed in this RFP and which are likely to arise in a prudent

determination proceeding and be qualified and prepared to render testimony at a hearing and/or a

B&E regarding the same.

• The staff proposed to work on the scope of representation are either Licensed Professional Engineers (PE) or Project Management Professionals (PMP). In addition to being licensed or certified in their field, many have provided expert testimony in federal/state court as well as arbitration hearings. Many have testified before the Louisiana Legislature.

Applicants must either be a licensed engineer or have project management/risk assessment experience for this type of project. If an engineer, applicants

must be licensed and in good standing with all applicable engineering licensing and certification

boards. Applicants must be able to testify regarding industry standards and widely accepted industry

practices regarding the project management, design and construction process for the WHR Project. Consideration will be given for experience and

knowledge of plant design and construction as well as utility regulation.

• As a firm, CSRS is licensed in engineering, architecture, and general contracting. We have over 15 professional engineers and project management professionals on staff.

• As noted in the resumes, our mechanical engineer has designed and constructed over 10 power plants internationally.



RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE

City of New Orleans - Joint Infrastructure Recovery Request (JIRR) ProgramNEW ORLEANS, LA

The City of New Orleans’s Department of Public Works and the Sewerage and Water Board received a $2B FEMA settlement for roads and sub-surface utility infrastructure repairs and upgrades called the Joint Infrastructure Recovery Request (JIRR). The JIRR is the largest and arguably the most critical capital program the City has ever undertaken and is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the City and its residents to substantially improve its infrastructure and provide resiliency. The City of New Orleans requested CSRS to perform a 30-day comprehensive assessment to determine the current state of affairs as related to the City’s

• Management systems

• Funding reimbursements

• Staffing

• Programmatic procedures

• Processes

• Construction oversight

After performing the assessment, CSRS provided a written report summarizing the assessment findings and offered recommended actions, best practices, and strategies that will help the City manage and successfully administer and deliver the JIRR program.

SERVICES PROVIDED• Project Management

Reconciliation • Design of Capital Program• Financial and Staffing Capacity

Assessment

PROJECT VALUE• $3M

SCHEDULE• 2016-2022

CLIENT REFERENCERamsey GreenCity of New Orleans 1300 Perdido StreetNew Orleans, LA 70112(504) 658-8901



RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE

LADOTD American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) ProgramSTATEWIDE, LA

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (i.e., the Federal Economic Stimulus Bill), provided $66M in funding for 117 highway projects in Louisiana. CSRS was selected to provide the management of the projects and overall program valued at $430M. Management tasks included, but were not limited to:

• Compliance reviews

• Performance evaluation

• Performance metrics

• Cost saving strategies

• Financial analysis

• Schedule reviews and management

• Cost controls

• Audit services

SERVICES PROVIDED• Program Management• Federal Grants Management

PROJECT VALUE• $430M

SCHEDULE• 2013 - Present

CLIENT REFERENCEMr. Brian Kendrick, PELouisiana Department of Transportation & Development1202 Capitol Access Road Baton Rouge, LA 70802(225) [email protected]



Domoine D. Rutledge PRINCIPAL PHONE. (225) 769-05466767 Perkins Road, Suite 200, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 | [email protected]

Domoine D. Rutledge is Vice President and General Counsel. In this dual capacity, he provides oversight and management of all legal affairs of the company and serves as Education Market Sector Leader, which includes K-12 and Higher Education. Prior to joining CSRS, Mr. Rutledge served 15 plus years as General Counsel of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System and Chief Legal Advisor to the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board. The East Baton Rouge Parish School System is the second largest school system in the State of Louisiana. His experiences include, but are not limited to, significant participation in the resolution of desegregation litigation, capital improvement plans, facility management agreements, finances, risk management, policy development and implementation, school board reapportionment, labor and employment issues, and procurement.

Relevant and Related ExperienceCSRS, Inc. Baton Rouge, LA. Vice President/General Counsel/Shareholder (2018-Present). Mr. Rutledge provides oversight and management of all legal affairs of the company and serves as a Market Sector Leader, which includes K-12 and Higher Education. He also serves on Boards in which CSRS is a joint venture partner for large programs. (2018-present)

East Baton Rouge Parish School System. East Baton Rouge Parish, LA. General Counsel. Non-Exclusive Areas of Responsibility: Prepared and rendered legal opinions regarding policies and problems concerning due process, equal protection of the laws, First Amendment, public records requests, elections, meetings and open meetings law, insurance and worker’s compensation, student discipline, student attendance assignments, issues involving custody of students, finances, retirement, leaves of absence, leases and other issues affecting the operation of the public school system in East Baton Rouge Parish. Provided legal assistance in the drafting of legal documents, policies, rules and regulations, resolutions, grant applications and all other legal and quasi-legal papers. Legal assistance, including resolving construction issues and advising the school board on public bid issues, construction insurance and contractual risk management for construction projects. Provided legal assistance in the drafting, monitoring, and passage of legislation proposed by the School Board to the State Legislature. Managed the Board’s Department of Risk Management, reviewed, handled and provided for the distribution of all lawsuits, contracting of all outside Counsel, distribution of subpoenas and other court related documents served or delivered to the Board, its officers, members, Superintendent or staff members and assisted the Department of Risk Management in reviewing incident reports. Provided such other legal assistance as requested by the Superintendent and/or Board. (2003-2020)

DeCuir & Clark, L.L.P., Attorneys at Law. Baton Rouge, LA. Of Counsel. Civil Law Practice representing Public Agencies, Universities, State Department of Education, The Resolution Trust Corporation (RTC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), The Louisiana Office of Risk Management and others in the areas of Commercial, tort, insurance and employment litigation. (2000 – 2007)

EDUCATION• Southern University Law Center,

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Jurist Doctorate, 1997

• Southern University A&M College, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, 1992

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS• 2016 - Present, Southern University

Board of Supervisors • 2014 - Present, Supervisory

Committee, Neighbors Federal Credit Union

• 2015 – 17, President & Chairman, Southern University System Foundation Board of Directors

• 2006 – 10, National President, Southern University Alumni Federation

• 2009, Co-Chair, Presidential Search Committee, Southern University System

• 2008 Chancellor’s Search Committee, Southern University at Baton Rouge

• Louisiana State Racing Commission, Former Member

• In-House Counsel Committee, National School Boards Association

• 2003, Louisiana Governor’s Education Policy Council

• 2003, Louisiana Governor’s Transition Advisory Committee, Department of Labor

• 2003, Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board Hearing Committee

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE• With Firm: 2 Years• Total: 17 Years

OUR PROJECT TEAM



Donald Brinkman, PE, PPM PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER PHONE. (337) 214-60721811 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601 | [email protected]

Relevant and Related ExperienceCSRS, Inc. Lake Charles, LA. Sector Lead. Mr. Brinkman is responsible for leading corporate efforts in various markets in Louisiana and Texas. Project management roles include infrastructure projects in education, transportation, port, government and petrochemical sectors. These projects have a portfolio value of $45M. (2019 – Present)

Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District. Lake Charles, LA. Director of Engineering Security, Maintenance and Development. Responsible for the day-to-day operations of managing a $56.5M annual capital improvement program and a $9.1M operating budget encompassing 50 employees across 7 departments, including security (police department), engineering, maintenance, railroad, environmental, safety and economic development. Representing the public interest, the engineering role also included auditing, monitoring, and reviewing the development plans of tenant projects such as a $5B co-generation facility that will uniquely bundle existing commercial technologies, including carbon capture and sequestration, into an innovative technology process to decarbonize petroleum waste and combine it with natural gas to create zero-carbon blue methanol; a $20M sodium hydroxide multi-modal facility and tank farm; and a $50M export grain terminal as well as several multi-billion dollar Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) export terminals. (2007-2019)

• Identified projects, created spending plans and project schedules for a $90M bond issue for the City. Included developing power point presentations to campaign for a city-wide election.

• Led the development of a North Lake Charles Master Plan utilizing a program funded through the US Army Corps of Engineers. Expanded a simple concept of the Enterprise Boulevard Extension into an action plan for construction and economic development.

• Authored 81 City Council agenda items over a 3 year period. Included major changes to local legislation regarding drainage, transportation and building codes. Required public speaking and consensus building with City Council, special interest groups and other public entities.

• Standardized contracts for consultants and construction. Attended required meetings with the local Engineering Society, Architect Society and Association of General Contractors to gain acceptance and understanding of proposed changes.

City of Lake Charles. Lake Charles, LA. Director of Engineering, Planning & Development, and Code Enforcement. Responsible for city development through a capital improvement program, land use, building permits and code enforcement. Supervised consultants in the development of design plans for roads, bridges, and water and wastewater projects. Supervised planners, building inspectors, engineers, code inspectors and GIS technicians. A key project was the program management of a $90M bond issue for city infrastructure. (2003-2007)

EDUCATION• MS, Engineering Management,

McNeese State University, 2004• BS, Civil Engineering, McNeese

State University, 1996

CERTIFICATIONS• Licensed Civil Engineer, Louisiana

Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board, #30199

• PPM®, Certified Professional Port Manager, American Association of Port Authorities

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS• American Association of Port

Authorities - Facilities Engineering, Curriculum and Security Committees

AREAS OF EXPERTISE• Capital Improvement Programs• Contract Negotiation• Safety, Security & Environmental

Compliance• Master & Strategic Planning• Infrastructure Development• Project Management Budgeting &

Administration • Problem Solving


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Relevant and Related Experience Continued

OUR PROJECT TEAM

Donald Brinkman, PE, PPM PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER

Global Industries, LLC. Lake Charles LA. Project Manager. Global Industries, Ltd., was a major constructor of offshore oil and gas drilling platforms and pipeline systems. Although it principally serves the oil industry in the Gulf of Mexico, it had, as its name suggests, worldwide operations and has installed pipelines in the Pacific Rim, India, Mexico, West Africa, and the Middle East. In addition to installing and removing pipelines and platforms, Global provided diving and marine welding services for repair and salvage operations.

Primarily working in the Gulf Of Mexico, Brinkman supervised all phases of construction to ensure compliance with specifications for offshore oil and gas projects that included the identification and mitigation risk; ensured construction met specified budget. Prepared detailed construction execution plan for projects. Created schedule baselines and tracked project progress while reporting to top management. Supervised all support departments and subcontractors involved with projects. (1983-2003)



Lawrence Leib, PE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERPHONE. (337) 206-9672Mr. Leib has 46 years of experience in development, design and construction of power and industrial facilities, both domestic and international.

Relevant and Related ExperienceLake Charles Methanol (LCM). Lake Charles, LA. Engineering Consultant - Gasification. Manage all technical aspects of development and execution of multi-billion dollar projects utilizing solid feedstock gasification to produce synthetic gas as a feedstock to polygeneration facilities for production of industrial chemicals, thermal energy and electricity. (2015 – Present) Accomplishments:

• With major engineering firm, prepare design and obtain regulatory approvals from state and federal agencies

• Negotiate process licenses and guarantees

• With major engineering firm, complete Front End Engineering Design

• Complete utility agreements and submittals to FERC

• Negotiate fixed price/performance/schedule Engineering, Procurement, & Construction Agreements for on-site and off-site works

• Support Independent Engineers’ reviews for equity and debt placement

Leucadia - Lake Charles Cogeneration. Lake Charles, LA. Engineering Consultant - Gasification (2003-2007)

Ameresco, Inc. Framingham, MA, and Houston, TX. VP Business Development. Wind and Power Projects. (2001-2003)

The Wing Group. The Woodlands, TX. Chief Engineer. Responsible for all technical aspects of project development and construction for international power projects in Asia and South America. (1992-2001)

Completed Projects

Capacity (MW) Technology Location

Trakya Elektrik 478 2xSiemens 94.2, combined cycle Turkey

Merilectrica 155 Westinghouse 501F, simple c Columbia

EDUCATION• Master of Mechanical Engineering,

1975, Rice University, Houston, Texas

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, 1974, Rice University, Houston, Texas

CERTIFICATIONS• Registered Professional Engineer,

Texas (44991)

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE• Total: 40 Years

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Lawrence Leib, PE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER

Hawker Siddeley Power Engineering, Inc. Houston TX. Chief Engineer. Turnkey design and installation of 13 combustion turbine, cogeneration facilities, over 1200 MW cumulative capacity, including over 400 MW of steam turbine capacity and 2,000,000 lb/hr of waste heat recovery steam generation. Responsible for selection of major equipment, OEM and EPC contract performance and environmental compliance guarantees, and acceptance testing. (1981-1992)

Completed Projects Capacity

(MW) Technology Location

Nugulf Sulfur 12 STG Retrofit, GE 7EA Texas

Panda Energy 174 GE 7EA, GE 6B Cogen/Chillers North Carolina

Hawker Siddeley Group 245 2xABB 11N Combined Cycle Virginia

O’Brien Energy 54 2xGE LM2500 Cogen-District heat Connecticut

O’Brien Energy 104 2xGE 6B Cogen New Jersey

O’Brien Energy 55 GE 6B Cogen New Jersey

O’Brien Energy 48 GE LM5000 Cogen California

O’Brien Energy 30 GE LM2500 Cogen California

Shell 4 Solar Centaur Heat Recovery Texas

Tenaska 250 2xGE 7EA Cogen North Texas

Falcon Seaboard 190 2xGE 7EA Cogen West Texas

Sunlaw 27 GE LM2500 Cogen/Refrigeration California

Sunlaw 27 GE LM2500 Cogen/Refrigeration California



David Sterken ELECTRICAL ENGINEERPHONE. (225) 769-05466767 Perkins Road, Suite 200, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 | [email protected]

Relevant and Related ExperienceDavid Sterken has more than 30 years of experience in electrical engineering, design, con-struction and project management. He has expertise in electrical distribution systems, me-dium voltage switchgear and breakers, transformers, 5 kV motor controllers, 480-volt motor control centers, variable frequency drives, automatic transfer switches, uninterrupted power supplies and high voltage cable. Engineering studies performed include short circuit studies, protective device coordination studies, load flow studies and arc flash studies. Performed and supervised the design, installation and management of numerous projects in the chemical/ petrochemical/liquid terminal industry.

Multiple Sites. Nationwide. Electrical/Instrumentation Manager. • Professional Engineering (P.E.) review and certification of electrical/instrumentation

drawings by Toyo for Shintech’s 500,000 MTA Ethane Cracker Plant at the Plaquemine, LA site.

• Colonial Pipeline Linden, NJ, Terminal expansion project. Project consists of additional tanks, truck loading facility, and rail offloading facility for storage and transportation of ethanol and biodiesel. Tanks will receive and transport from/to existing pipelines at the Linden Terminal.

• Colonial Pipeline Baton Rouge Junction Terminal Expansion. Project includes additional tankage for storage of butane, naphtha and gasoline as well as equipment to provide blending of gasoline products.

• Major refinery expansion at CHS Refinery in McPherson, KS, including tank farm expan-sion, OSBL process units (Sulfur Recovery, Amine), and ATS Truck Loading Rack.

• Department Manager for Electrical & Instrumentation engineering group. Responsibili-ties included identifying business development opportunities, manpower planning and scheduling, performance reviews, proposal development, managing design engineering activities and drafting activities, development of long range plans and objectives and ensuring technical correctness for engineering and design.

• Performed Electrical & Instrumentation engineering design review and checking of spec-ifications, design packages, procurement packages and provided technical support to engineering and design personnel.

PSC Nitrogen. Geismar, LA. Electrical Engineer. • Power System Studies - Short Circuit, Coordination and Arc Flash for twelve PCS Nitrogen

Facilities that included 15kV, 5kV and 480V Switchgear, 5kV and 480V Motor Control Centers.

• Field verified and collected Equipment Nameplate Data, Protective Device Settings and One-line Diagrams to create the Electrical System Model.

• Analyzed the Short Circuit Results, created Time-Current-Curves to coordinate the Protective Devices and analyzed the Arc Flash Results.

• Created a written Report Binder for the studies performed.

• Participated in PCS Nitrogen Corporate meeting to standardize the Arc Flash Studies, Arc Flash Procedures, and implementation of a Safety Program.

Vulcan Chemicals Substation. Geismar, LA. Project engineer for a turnkey 34.5kV Harmonic Filter Project.• Managed engineering, design, procurement and construction to remove an existing

5th & 7th harmonic filter, demoed an existing foundation and reinstalled the 5th & 7th harmonic filter with a new 11th & 13th harmonic filter during a 7-day outage. Generated specifications for civil/structural engineering scope, civil contractor scope, steel fabricator scope and electrical contractor scope. Created equipment specifications for bid and purchase as well as managed equipment procurement.

EDUCATION• Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engi-

neering, Louisiana State University

CERTIFICATIONS• Certificate in Basic Electricity and

Electronics, Keesler Air Force Base

• Graduate of Baton Rouge Vocational Technical Institute, Industrial Electricity

• Proficient in Ampcalc, SKM Powertools, ETAP, ESA Easy Power

AREAS OF EXPERTISE• Project Management• Construction Management• CMaR Project Delivery• Design-Build Project Delivery• QA/QC• Public Infrastructure• Claims and Dispute Resolution• Disaster Damage Assessments• Facility Assessments

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE• With Firm: <1 Year• Total: 30+ Years

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David Sterken ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Occidental Chemicals. Convent LA. Project engineer for a turnkey Rectifier Relay Upgrade Project.• Managed engineering, design and construction to fabricate six 15kV switchgear doors, mount and wire devices, removed the existing

doors and installed the new doors during an outage.

Carbo Ceramics. Eufala, AL. Project engineer for a Power Systems Study. • Generated electrical one-line diagrams, fault analysis study, load flow study, coordination study and economical power factor

analysis.

Kaiser Aluminum. Gramercy, LA. Lead electrical engineer to design the demolition and installation for a 13.8kV plant loop feeder system • Generated construction specifications, 15kV cable and termination specifications, switching sequences, construction and

engineering estimates, material estimates and one-line diagrams. Supported construction start-up.

Vulcan Chemical Company. Geismar, LA. Electrical engineer to design electrical distribution for EDC expansion • Specified and designed the installation of 15kV gang operated switches for metering purposes on an existing 15kV overhead

distribution system. Created specifications for the refurbishment of 2400-volt motor starters, the addition to an existing 480-volt switchgear, 480-volt motor control centers and variable frequency drives. Generated the 15kV switching and metering scope of work, one-line diagrams, schematics and short circuit study.

• Lead electrical engineer to design the demolition and installation of an electrical substation upgrade for 4160-volt switchgear and 480-volt motor control centers. Generated the following specifications: 4160-volt switchgear, 1500kVA transformer, bus duct, 480-volt motor control centers and 15kV cable. Developed the coordination and programming for SR 469 and SR 750 multilin relays.

Chevron Chemical Company. St James, LA. Electrical engineer to design the electrical distribution for “F” boiler project• Specified, designed and purchased 2400-volt and 480-volt motor starters, 480-volt motor control centers, automatic transfer switch,

30kVA uninterrupted power supply, 480-volt breakers, indoor dry-type distribution transformers, distribution panel-board and 5kV cable. Developed 480-volt breaker coordination, one-line diagrams and schematics.

Georgia Gulf. Plaquemine, LA. Lead electrical engineer for study on 34.5kV overhead electrical distribution lines to the main switchyard for 165kA upgrade • Investigated and evaluated re-rating the thermal capacity of the existing 34.5kV lines if the current was increased by 10% and 16%

and determined if the required clearances were maintained per the National Electrical Safety Code, while maintaining an acceptable conductor temperature as recommended by IEEE and the cable manufacturer. Calculations included conductor length, conductor temperature sag, tension and current.

Exxon Polyolefins Plant. Baton Rouge LA. Electrical engineer to design electrical distribution for railcar loading area of the HDPE Growth Project • Specified, designed and purchased enclosures to contain a supply breaker, fuse blocks, control power transformer, FVNR starters,

FVR starters, load sensors, relays and terminal blocks to mount on the loading platform to minimize space and conduit routing. Generated specifications for a 480-volt motor control center, 5kV cable, distribution panels and transformers, one-line diagrams and schematics.

Exxon Polyolefins Plant. Baton Rouge LA. Electrical engineer to design electrical distribution for the addition of an electrical substation on the Ultra I Project • Specified, designed and purchased 480-volt switchgear and breakers, 480-volt motor control centers, automatic transfer switch and

variable frequency drives. Developed breaker coordination and settings for multifunction relay units. Generated short circuit study to determine available fault current.



Vivian “Cami” Daigle, MBA, PMP PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALPHONE. (225) 769-05466767 Perkins Road, Suite 200, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 | [email protected]

Relevant and Related ExperienceProject Manager. (2019-Present)• Manage complex and high-risk public construction and remediation projects in

excess of $40 million• Own the project reporting process, communicate critical project metrics and

financial performance to corporate CFO and to Client’s management• Manage the scheduling and procurement/supply chain function of assigned

projects• Champion issues resolution efforts across all facets of the project scope,

schedule, and cost as well as other ancillary project management functions• Execute contracts and subcontracts with clients, vendors, and subcontractors

through a lens of constant risk assessment• Develop and assist with implementing company-wide project cost tracking

system to encourage and support cost control • Challenged with developing and optimizing policies and procedures surrounding

risk minimization and profit margin maximization

Project Manager and VP Administration. (2018-2019)• Single-handedly won $8.8 million in competitively bid construction projects for

United States Army Corps of Engineers increasing company’s revenue backlog by 80%

• Enhanced monthly corporate financial reporting and forecasting, which yielded 33% increase in line of credit due to robust financial documentation and revenue backlog

• Managed civil construction and demolition projects• Accountable for finance and accounting, procurement, and scheduling for

projects as well as Corporate • Managed facilities and maintenance for company property, plant, and

equipment assets• Spearheaded transition from cash-based to accrual-based project accounting

company-wide by implementing earned value management on all projects, developed training mechanisms for new project managers, and enacted monthly project progress reporting requirements

Project Manager. (2014-2018)• Managed projects exceeding $100 million in contract value and improved as-bid

profit margin by a minimum of 2%• Accountable and responsible for all financial and operations functions on

assigned projects, including scheduling, procurement, budgeting & forecasting, and contract/subcontract negotiation and administration

• Responsible for the project reporting process, including status updates on financial and physical progress and performance on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis

• Proven track record of innovative approaches to performing work, which saved clients an average of 26% of cost on select scopes of work by implementing Lean Sigma principles

• Championed safety and human performance leadership on projects contributing to safety record of over 3 years with no OSHA recordable injuries and over 4 years with no lost-time incidents

EDUCATION• MBA, Accounting and Finance

Southeastern Louisiana University 2014

• BS, Construction Management, Louisiana State University, 2010

CERTIFICATIONS• Project Management Professional

(PMP)• Certified Oracle Primavera P6

Scheduler• Transportation Workers

Identification Credential (TWIC)• 40-Hour HAZWOPER

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE• With Firm: <1 Years• Total: 7 Years

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OUR PROJECT TEAM

Vivian “Cami” Daigle, MBA, PMP PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

• Change order management and negotiation including proper documentation in support of request for additional funds and schedule allowances

Senior Internal Auditor. (2017)• Spearheaded the audit program for ongoing capital project – lithium production plant expansion (over $500 million

contract value) contracted with EPC contractor located in Antofagasta, Chile• Authored audit reports to present to corporate audit committee and executive management• Designed and performed internal audits and SOX 404 financial controls testing • Performed Audit scopes included in the ERP system implementation project, contract compliance, human resources IT

system implementation project, freight & logistics management (required familiarity with Incoterms)• Collaborated with co-sourced audit partners such as Deloitte and Pricewaterhouse Coopers to execute international

audits

Estimator/Purchaser. (2011-2014)• Prepared proposals for shell and tube heat exchanger repairs and new construction in excess of $1 million adhering to

Master Services Agreements for clients such as Shell and Chevron• Tracked and reported monthly sales to upper management and sales team• Issued purchase orders and administered subcontracts for major materials and services• Interfaced with engineering and operations to fulfill purchasing needs and notify each of order status• Tracked/expedited orders to ensure prompt delivery and effective supply chain management• Ensured compliance with all specifications for each exchanger (including, but not limited to, compliant materials,

required testing, quality controls requirements, and approved vendors, and material sources)

Financial Controls Analyst. (2008-2011)• Promoted from intern to part-time to full-time employee in less than 1 year• Managed workload of two auditors for over 6 months when co-worker fell ill unexpectedly• Performed audits to ensure adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 for Internal Controls over Financial Reporting• Focused on Estimating, Project Controls, and Procurement, and IT Controls to ensure controls worked effectively to

comply with SOX requirements



Gavin Abshire, CSI, CDT, PMP PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALPHONE. (337) 214-60721811 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601 | [email protected]

Relevant and Related ExperienceMr. Abshire is a Project Management Institute certified Project Management Profes-sional with more than 25 years experience in the management and delivery of complex infrastructure and facility construction projects in the public and private sectors. His experience includes project management, project planning, execution, and control, con-tract management, field inspections and project closeout. Mr. Abshire brings significant quality assurance experience in verification of work products in conformance with LA DOTD standard specifications and additional industry related standards for performance and quality specifications. Mr. Abshire is certified in Alternative Dispute Resolution from the Project Management Institute and is highly experienced in alternative project delivery methods, including Construction Manager at Risk and Design-Build, as well as the tradi-tional design-bid-build project delivery method.

CSRS. Baton Rouge, LA. Project Manager. (2019-Present)• Sr. Project Manager – Hurricane Laura Disaster Recovery for the Calcasieu Parish

School Board and the Port of Lake Charles –Combined Recovery Program Value (ca)- $400,000,000.

• Hackberry High School – Hackberry, LA – Resident Project Representative and P6 Schedule review for CMAR project Expected Completion - August 2022 - Estimated Project Value - $19,123,827.

Port of Lake Charles. Lake Charles, LA. Senior Project Manager. (2006-Present)

• Engaged to supplement the LCHTD Project Management Office (PMO) to supplement project management staff between owner, A/E representatives, and contractor management teams.

• Introduced and trained cloud based PMIS users to coordinate, collect, and distribute information by project stakeholders during a multi-year $250 million capital improvement program primarily at the Bulk Terminal Petroleum Coke Handling Facility.

Vidalia Mills. Vidalia, LA. Project Manager. (2018-2020)

• Led A/E design teams towards transforming a 1-million square foot distribution facility previously held by Fruit of the Loom into an industrial e3 cotton textile facility including a 5.2-Megawatt upgrade – Phase 1 Upgrades - $6,575,712.

Venture Global Calcasieu Pass LNG. Hackberry, LA. Project Controls Specialist. (2019-2020)

• Provided project controls and quality assurance monitoring for six (6) support facilities at the liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility in Cameron; combined projects -$24 Million.

Meyer & Associates. Sulphur, LA. Project Manager. (2016-2018)

• Provided project controls and quality assurance monitoring services for the Sabine River Authority Siphon Relocation Project, which entails the installation of dual 60” steel pipe borings to facilitate cooling water relocation storage during construction of a Kansas City Southern rail storage yard and in conjunction with the Sasol MEGA Project – Combined projects exceeded $18 Million.

EDUCATION• Bachelor of Science, Business

Management, Capella University

CERTIFICATIONS• Project Management Professional,

Project Management Institute, Certi-fication No. 64385397, 2011

• CSI, CDT Certification, Construction Specifications Institute, #1064132, 2012

• Construction Compliance Certificate, ACD, #66192454, 2014

• Procore Certified: Engineer, Procore Technolocgy, #2SBD5BXXHDYC, 2017

AREAS OF EXPERTISE• Project Management• Construction Management• CMaR Project Delivery• Design-Build Project Delivery• QA/QC• Public Infrastructure• Claims and Dispute Resolution• Disaster Damage Assessments• Facility Assessments


OUR PROJECT TEAM




OUR PROJECT TEAM

Gavin Abshire, CSI, CDT, PMP PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Cameron LNG. Hackberry, LA. Project Controls Specialist. (2016-2018)

• Implemented project controls development and performance reporting for three (3) supporting facilities during construction of a new liquefaction facility valued at approximately $12 Million.

Sasol Mega Project. Lake Charles, LA. Project Controls Specialist. (2015-2017)

• Developed and implemented a unique project controls and quality management systems for the West Control Building and supporting warehouses within the SASOL Mega Projects industrial expansion within ISO 9000:2008, including Flour Technip (FTI) specific project requirements – Project exceeded $25 Million.

Cypress General Contractors. Westlake, LA. Co-Owner/Vice President. (1996-2008)

• Managed employees (90 peak) on industrial and public works endeavors, including highways, bridges, rail sidings, and water / sewer projects totaling more than 65 million from 1997 to 2006.

• Managed refinery maintenance contracts for Citgo Lyndell, Olin Chemicals, PPG, Vista Chemicals, and W.R. Grace.

• Prepared all cost estimates and evaluated CAD files during design build projects, prepared all quantity take-offs from digital terrain models.



ESTIMATE OF COST

The estimated fee for the scope of representation for professional services is $183,205 based on the hourly rates provided below. We are estimating $0.00 direct expenses for this representation provided travel is not required outside the Greater Baton Rouge Area. CSRS will only charge for actual hours of work performed and costs incurred. Thus, the total fee for professional services may be less than those estimated above.

Title Rate Per Hour

Principal $250

Professional Engineer (PE) $250

Project Management Professional (PMP) $180

Electrical Engineer $175

Project Coordinator $140

Technical Advisor $150

independent engineering consultant or project management

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