MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING SERVICES Serving Eastern Shore Municipalities Since 1983
ABOUT US
Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc. (DBF) has been improving our communities, shaping the world around us , and creating value by design since 1983. Our broad range of services in the architecture, engineering, and surveying disciplines provide our clients throughout the Delmarva Peninsula and Mid-Atlantic region with comprehensive industry expertise under one roof. We have had the privilege of serving nearly 4,000 clients on a wide variety of project types and sizes.
DBF has a specialized department dedicated to municipal planning and engineering services. Our department provides services crucial to the success of cities, towns, and municipalities. We recognize the growing importance of proper planning, designing, maintaining, and improving complex infrastructure throughout our communities. Public works projects have been a primary focus of our efforts at DBF. Our entire team is well-versed in providing the necessary services for public works projects. We are capable of planning and developing infrastructure in areas such as water, wastewater, roadways, and more.
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR 40+ MUNICIPALITIES PER YEAR
As a firm that caters to municipal clients, we understand the challenges that our clients face on a daily basis. Our goal is to provide services to our clients in a way that will ensure smooth transitions between parties, minimize delays in providing information, and completing projects in a timely manner.
DBF has a team of experts that have been the absolute saving grace for the Town of Delmar. We have relied on their professional guidance and keen insight on major projects for over twenty years. DBF has a proven track
record, on any size project, for producing phenomenal results.
- Sara Bynum-King, Town Manager
MUN I C I PA L ENG I NE E R I NG
y Feasibility Evaluations
y Pilot & Reserve Studies
y Water Supply & Treatment
y Water Storage & Distribution
y Preliminary & Conceptual Design
y State & Federal Funding Assistance
y Infrastructure Assessment & Management
y Permitting Assistance
y Sewer Collection Systems & Transmission/Conveyance
y Water, Sewer & Stormwater Modeling
y Pump Station Design & Rehabilitation
y Wastewater Treatment Plant Design
y Stormwater Collection Systems
y Construction Administration & Inspection
y Capital Improvements Planning
y Tank Design & Rehabilitation
y Inflow & Infiltration Studies
y Water & Wastewater Operations
y Regulatory Assistance
y Ordinance & Standards Preparation
y Hydrogeological Studies
S E RV I C E S
EXPERT I SE
P ublic P resentations
Our municipal engineers have dedicated their careers to developing better functioning municipalities. As leaders in the municipal field, our engineers oversee the execution of infrastructure-related projects, adhering to project schedules, remaining within allotted budgets, and abiding by environmental requirements. Municipal engineers wear many hats. The team is responsible for the operation and supervision of a variety of municipal services critical to the successful running of a community, most importantly, residents’ overall health, safety, and well-being.
Many of our projects are presented in public forums for discussion, education, and approval. Our staff is experienced in presenting at planning and zoning committee meetings, city and county council meetings, and a variety of other public meetings. We have a reputation for articulate professional presentations, even when discussing potentially controversial or contested projects. We thoroughly prepare for such meetings directly with our clients, ensuring that issues are presented clearly and effectively, and that eye-catching visual aids are developed for our presentations as needed. For these visual aids, we often use three-dimensional renderings of the project sites.
STATE & FEDERAL FUNDING EXPERIENCE
PERMITTING ASSISTANCE
Over the course of our company’s history, we have provided professional engineering services to numerous municipal and governmental clients, and to federal facilities such as Air Force bases and NASA. With municipal-related work being one of Davis, Bowen & Friedel’s areas of expertise, we are highly familiar with associated requirements, including funding from sources such as the United States Department of Agriculture-Rural Development (USDA-RD), Community Development Block Grants Program (CDBG), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), and various other legislative funds. DBF has extensive experience in financial administration services. These services include management of funding sources and assisting municipalities in finding those funding sources. DBF assists our clients in obtaining funding sources that would best benefit a community and its residents with the objective of determining the best way to fund any given project with as little financial impact on its residents as possible.
Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc., is familiar with the typical challenges impacting project implementation. Such issues often involve expediting agency reviews. Our firm is familiar with state and federal agencies and permitting requirements, including long-standing and well-respected relationships with reviewers themselves. We have worked closely in the past with the various regulatory agencies, which oversee the permitting and approval process. During permitting, we can assist our clients with obtaining permits for construction by submitting applications on a timely basis and following through with supplementary data and documentation as necessary.
WAT ER SYST EMS
Water is one of the most important natural resources in the world. Of all municipal demands, the need for reliable and safe drinking water, as well as the need for cost-effective treatment and distribution technologies are the most critical throughout our communities. Water supply system infrastructure includes source identification, collection, transmission, treatment, storage, and distribution. Our engineers have extensive training and experience in water system design and are well equipped to provide these services to your municipality.
W ater S upply & T reatment
W ater D istribution S ystems
Our engineering staff is well-versed in the evaluation and design of municipal water
Oftentimes, water systems can be faced with deterioration as a result of corrosion, materials, and/or equipment failure along with external factors which damage water mains, valves, fire hydrants, and/or other equipment and infrastructure. With our expertise, DBF can successfully assist our clients in proactively managing aging water systems. Our team reviews and compares well production, water treatment volumes, equipment/chemical usage, and billing records to assist clients with determination of water loss volumes, as well as identifying areas of concern, and assisting with optimization treatment and related items to reduce expenses.
treatment plants. Whether assisting our clients in investigating operation deficiencies, evaluating excessive water loss, upgrading the infrastructure of an existing facility, designing and developing an entirely new plant, or assisting with construction administration, our team can provide affordable solutions for each project. DBF further offers in- house operator training and technical assistance provided by our team of civil engineers and licensed water operators.
E levated S torage T anks
One of the most pronounced structures in every community is an elevated water tank. Designing and constructing new tanks, as well as maintaining existing ones, is vital in protecting public health and safety. DBF engineers are highly skilled in providing water infrastructure design and operation services. DBF is equipped with seasoned municipal engineers who can ensure standard operational requirements and see that health and safety regulations are met or exceeded. Our team is knowledgeable of water treatment and storage requirements of NSF/ANSI Standard 61 (NSF-61), and is capable of designing, planning for, and rehabilitating new and existing storage tanks.
WAST EWATER SYST EMS
DBF offers complete engineering from planning through construction for wastewater projects. We also provide inspections and hands-on assistance during operations. Our firm is unique in that we not only provide civil/sanitary engineering for utility projects, but we also provide full-service, in-house technical assistance on interrelated services. These services include land planning, architecture, structural engineering, surveying, landscape architecture, funding assistance, and grant management. This in-house team approach results in efficient, timely, and cost-effective projects.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT SERVICES
y Nutrient Removal
y Biological Treatment
N ew & E xisting S ystem D esign
y Clarification/Sedimentation/Flocculation
y Headworks including both Grit Removal &
Our background in the evaluation of wastewater treatment and disposal for several municipalities across the Delmarva Peninsula has a long and proven successful track record. Projects range from new wastewater treatment plants to modifications of existing ones to meet new, more stringent permit requirements.
Fine Screening
y Sludge Dewatering Equipment
y Sludge Drying and Disposal
y Activated Sludge
P ump S tation E fficiency
y Chemical Phosphate Removal (CPR) and
DBF understands how important it is to provide for efficient pump operations. We offer expertise in designing, planning, and rehabilitating public and private pumping stations.
Biological Phosphorus Removal
y Chemical Treatment
y Various Filtering Medias
O perator T raining & A ssistance
y Deep Bed Denitrification & Phosphorous
Removal Filters
Wastewater operators play a crucial role in protecting our communities. DBF offers in-house operator training and technical assistance through our team of civil engineers and licensed wastewater operators.
y Ultraviolet Disinfection
y Multiple Effluent Disposal Options
Stormwater Engineering Services Provided
As communities flourish and populations grow, so does the amount of impervious surface area and, in turn, the increased need for stormwater management. Municipalities bear the responsibility of managing stormwater runoff. DBF is here to provide solutions for effectively protecting local bodies of water, eliminating soil erosion, and implementing green infrastructure and natural processes to treat stormwater. Our team can also ensure new and existing systems operate at peak efficiency. Our stormwater design team works closely with the client and review agencies striking a balance between satisfying regulatory requirements and meeting the needs of the client, including functionality, aesthetics, cost-effectiveness, and safety. DBF can provide stormwater management designs as a component of overall site development, or apply our expertise to specific drainage issues. Our services are available to both public and private entities. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Stormwater Management
• Detention Pond Design • Urban Retrofits • Underground Storage Systems
Drainage Studies
• Watershed Analysis • Drainage Map Development • Channel Modeling • Downstream Analysis
Erosion & Sediment Control
• Erosion & Sediment Control Plans • Code Compliance Assistance • Permit Assistance
Environmental Site Design • Micro-bioretention
• Submerged Gravel Wetlands • Permeable Pavements • Rain Gardens
Local Government Assistance
• Improvement of Existing Drainage Deficiencies • Review of Stormwater Management Designs • Development of Regional Stormwater Systems • Assistance with Grant Funding
CONSTRUCT ION ADMINI STRAT ION In addition to being a full-service architecture, engineering, and surveying firm, DBF also has a contract administration and construction inspection group within the municipal department that specializes in project construction phase services. We currently employ multiple contract administrators and field inspectors. This team guides projects from the construction contract award to construction closeout to ensure proper construction. Our construction administration and inspection groups thoroughly track all aspects of the project, including costs and scheduling. Contract administration services typically include answering contractor questions, conducting pre-construction meetings, periodic site visits, shop drawing reviews, conducting monthly progress meetings, preparing minutes, tracking schedules, reviewing contractor progress payments, and tracking project costs. Additionally, DBF can provide reviews & recommendations for merit change order requests, punch list inspection walk-throughs & follow-up inspections, record drawing preparations, warranty inspections, and operations assistance once the project is complete. Resident inspection services can be performed on a part-time or full-time basis depending on project needs and the type of construction activity. Our inspections contain a project record which includes inspector daily field reports, meeting minutes, and all construction correspondence.
20 + YEARS PROVIDING CERTIFIED CONSTRUCTION REVIEWS
PLAN REV I EWS
DBF’s engineers are highly skilled in assisting municipalities with mitigating potential impacts on proposed land development. Our team guides our clients through the review and approval process seamlessly. DBF’s detailed reviews serve to evaluate proposed subdivision and land development projects concerning zoning ordinances, subdivision ordinances, survey assessments, environmental impact assessments, and water/sewer/stormwater impacts. Additionally, we review construction standards to assess how they align with the municipality’s overarching goals and objectives. Recommendations may include improvements or expansions to existing infrastructure. Each municipality or regulatory agency involved in the review process may have its own standards, reviews, and approval requirements. DBF can deliver a thorough review of the proposed project based on each agency’s standard codes and requirements.
STREE TSCAPE DES IGN & ROADWAY REV I TAL I ZAT ION
Skillfully designed public roadways and downtown streetscapes provide for economic, environmental, and social benefits, and contribute to the overall success of municipalities. Curb appeal can be achieved by applying unique and aesthetically appealing design techniques. While visual appeal is crucial, functionality, accessibility, and sustainability are equally as important. Obvious infrastructure issues a municipality may encounter include deteriorating sidewalks, lack of crosswalks, poor street lighting, potholes, and damaged curbing. Other areas of concern can lie beneath the surface, including underground utilities and stormwater collection & retention.
In advocating for livable, ecologically sustainable, and economically healthy communities, our team works with municipalities in anticipating and planning for cost- effective maintenance, repairs, new and additional infrastructure. DBF can deliver services for streetscape design and roadway revitalization, including sidewalk and crosswalk design and restoration, street/road/highway design, traffic signal design, wayfinding, landscape design, bike path design, underground utility maintenance and repair, stormwater management, ADA design and compliance, and more.
RENEWABL E ENERGY
Renewable energy can be beneficial for municipalities by diversifying energy supply, providing clean air, reducing greenhouse emissions, and cutting tax-payer expenses on ever-rising utility costs.
SOLAR
Powering municipal office buildings, schools, libraries, and more, requires a lot of energy. Municipalities can reduce their electric bills, decrease their consumption of fossil- fuel-powered energy, and create jobs locally by investing in solar energy. Our experts design and engineer renewable energy solutions that change communities for the better.
WIND
DBF’s engineers are also capable of designing another type of energy system - wind energy. We are experienced in designing wind farms and can provide our clients with developing site specifications, creating schematics, conducting analyses, ensuring code compliance, and assisting with grant and funding management.
DBF DI F F ERENCE Our team takes pride in being client-focused. We are always transforming how we operate in order to innovate, expand and make our clients’ lives better - and, by extension, our communities. With a commitment to Improving Our Communities, Shaping the World Around Us, and Creating Value by Design...
We Are:
1 Constantly improving and excelling our efforts - to maximize client success. Dedicated to Success
3 Responding to the needs of our clients effectively, dependably, and on schedule. Reliably Responsive 4 Regional Experts Reaching out and partnering with the communities we work in, and live in. 5 Community Minded 6 Team Dedicated 2 Problem Solvers Assembling our collective talents and creativity - to efficiently meet and exceed goals and expectations. Applying our experience and knowledge of the regions we work within - to benefit those we work with. Acknowledging success is team driven - fostering an environment of learning, growth and excellence.
FIND US ONLINE
601 E. MAIN STREET, SUITE 100, SALISBURY, MD 21804 • 410-543-9091 1 PARK AVENUE, MILFORD, DE 19963 • 302-424-1441 106 N. WASHINGTON STREET, SUITE 103, EASTON, MD 21601• 410-770-4744 www.dbfinc.com
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