Expression of Interest

Stephen J. Kirk, PhD, FAIA, FSAVE, CVS
KIRK Associates, LLC
1177 Berkshire Road, Suite 100
Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230

3. Brief Resume

a. Name & Title: Stephen J. Kirk, PhD, FAIA, FSAVE, CVS, President

b. Project Assignment: Value Engineering Study Leader/ VE Training Instructor

c. Name of firm with associated: KIRK Associates, LLC

d. Years of Experience: With this Firm 4, With other Firms 26

e. Education: Degree(s)/ Year/ Specialization

Doctorate of Architecture/ 1992/ Value Engineering Simulation

Master of Architecture/ 1975/ Facility Economics, Life Cycle Costing

Bach. of Architecture/ 1973/ Architectural Design

f. Active registration: Year registered with PEO/ Discipline

1977/ California/ Architecture

1986/ Michigan/ Architecture

1978/ SAVE International/ Certified Value Specialist (Life)

4. Project Experience (4 Transportation Projects)

4.1 Clear Zones, Side Slopes and Roundings, Ministry of Transportation, Ontario, Canada

a. Name & Responsibility

Stephen J. Kirk, PhD, FAIA, FSAVE, CVS, Value Engineering Team

Participated in value engineering team study for current clear zone and roadside safety policy and standards used by the Ministry of Transportation. Some 40 VE recommendations were developed which resulted in significant savings potential. Other benefits included improvements to highway safety, lower maintenance and improved constructability. Several VE techniques such as quality modeling, Pareto analysis, FAST diagramming, were used by the VE team to isolate areas of study focus.

b. Project name & location

Clear Zones, Side Slopes and Roundings, Ministry of Transportation, Ontario, Canada

c. Project Description:

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation desired a safe, cost-effective clear zone for their highways. Current roadside safety/ clear zone perspectives were reviewed along with roadside safety policies and standards in order to offer ideas for improvement.

d. Firm on whose behalf the individual performed the work, nature of the firm’s responsibility and whether it was a prime consultant or subconsultant on the project:

Earth Tech/ Value Engineering/ Prime Consultant

e. Project Owner’s Name & Address and Project owner Manager’s Name & Telephone Number:

Ministry of Transportation,

Garden City Tower, 2^nd Floor North

301 St. Paul Street

St. Catharines, ON L2R 7R4

Stephen Holmes, Phone: 905-704-2286

f. Appraisal for project attached?Yes __ No X

g. Actual or estimated Construction Completion Date N/A (Planning Study)

Estimated Construction Cost of Project $ N/A

4.2 53 Mile Highway Project, Republic of Palau

a. Name & Responsibility

Stephen J. Kirk, PhD, FAIA, FSAVE, CVS, Value Engineering Team Leader

Led value engineering team study for an all weather vehicular highway for the Republic of Palau. This project consisted of 53 miles of road, many bridges and two causeways. A five-day site visit by the team occurred prior to the start of the VE workshop. Some 40 VE recommendations were developed which resulted in a savings potential of $50 to $95 million dollars. Other benefits included improvements to the schedule, increased involvement by local Palauan businesses, reduced project risks, environmental impact and maintenance costs. Several VE techniques such as Pareto analysis, probabilistic cost estimating, FAST diagramming, risk modeling and time modeling were used by the VE team to isolate areas of poor value.

b. Project name & location

Palau Compact Road, Babeldoap Island, Republic of Palau (South Pacific Ocean)

c. Project Description:

The government of Palau desired a safe, high quality, all weather vehicular highway for their citizens. This project consisted of 53 miles of road, many bridges and two causeways. Completion of this major component of the Palau vehicular transportation system with its links to potential development areas for tourist facilities is expected to contribute to the sustained growth of the national economy. Of major concern was preservation of the pristine coastal, marine and estuarine resources; archaeological sites; and removal/ disposal of World War II ordinance.

d. Firm on whose behalf the individual performed the work, nature of the firm’s responsibility and whether it was a prime consultant or subconsultant on the project:

SHG Inc./ Value Engineering/ Prime Consultant

e. Project Owner’s Name & Address and Project owner Manager’s Name & Telephone Number:

U.S. Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20240, Kurt Gernerd, Phone: 202-208-5399

f. Appraisal for project attached?Yes __ No X

g. Actual or estimated Construction Completion Date 2001

Estimated Construction Cost of Project $124 M

4.3 Gateway Motor way Extension, Queensland, Australia

a. Name & Responsibility

Stephen J. Kirk, PhD, FAIA, FSAVE, CVS, Value Engineering Team Leader

Led value engineering team study for a 100 KM highway from Brisbane to the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. This project consisted of 100 KM of road, and many bridges. Since this project was a design, build and maintain for 10 years, of particular interest was the performance of the pavement over a long period of time. A one day site visit by the team occurred prior to the start of the VE workshop. Some 25 VE commendations were developed which resulted in a savings potential of $30 to $50 million dollars. Other benefits included improvements to the maintainability and life cycle cost effectiveness, construction schedule, risk, and  environmental impact. Several VE techniques such as life cycle costing, FAST diagramming, risk modeling and time modeling were used by the VE team to isolate areas of poor value.

b. Project name & location

Gateway Motor way Extension, Queensland, Australia

c. Project Description:

The government of Queensland, Australia desired a high quality, all weather vehicular highway for their citizens. Procurement was based on a design, build, maintain for 10 years contract to be awarded to the lowest overall bidder. This  project consisted of 100 KM of multi-lane road, with many bridges. Completion of this major component of coastal highway will permit further development to the  area.

d. Firm on whose behalf the individual performed the work, nature of the firm’s responsibility and whether it was a prime consultant or subconsultant on the project:

SHG Inc./ Value Engineering/ Subconsultant

 e. Project Owner’s Name & Address and Project owner Manager’s Name & Telephone Number:

Thiess Contractors, 146 Kerry Road, Archerfield, Queensland, 4108, Australia, Ian Daves, Phone: 61-7-3275-8607

 f. Appraisal for project attached?Yes __ No X

 g. Actual or estimated Construction Completion Date 2000

Estimated Construction Cost of Project $150 M

4.4Thompson Peak Parkway, City of Scottsdale, Arizona

 a. Name & Responsibility

Stephen J. Kirk, PhD, FAIA, FSAVE, CVS, Value Engineering Team Leader/ VE Training Instructor

Led value engineering team study for 3100 feet of bridge crossing of the central Arizona project canal and dike in the City of Scottsdale, Arizona. A five day VE study was held using a multi-disciplined team of transportation engineers. Some 15 VE recommendations were developed which resulted in a savings potential of $1.5 million dollars. Other benefits included improvements to safety during construction, maintainability and constructability, as well as improvements to the schedule, reduced project risk, and minimized environmental impact. Several VE techniques such as cost modeling, Pareto analysis, life cycle costing, FAST diagramming, risk modeling and time modeling were used by the VE team to isolate areas of poor value. Conducted 40 hour module I VE training course with this VE study.

 b. Project name & location

Thompson Peak Parkway, City of Scottsdale, Arizona

 c. Project Description:

In order to improve traffic flow, a new highway crossing of the central Arizona project (CAP) canal and dike is required forthe City of Scottsdale, Arizona. This project consisted of3100 feet of bridge crossing with 6 lanes of traffic. A key component of this project was that it be constructed in such a manner that the CAP canal is protected from storm drainage.

 d. Firm on whose behalf the individual performed the work, nature of the firm’s responsibility and whether it was a prime consultant or subconsultant on the project:

SHG Inc./ Value Engineering/ Subconsultant

 e. Project Owner’s Name & Address and Project owner Manager’s Name & Telephone Number:

City of Scottsdale, 3939 Civic Center Blvd., Scottsdale, Arizona 85252, Doug Cullinane, Phone: 602-994-2681

 f. Appraisal for project attached?  Yes __ No X

 g. Actual or estimated Construction Completion Date 2000      

Estimated Construction Cost of Project $13.2M

5. List similar projects ... (1 - 4)

Project 1: VE Study by S. Kirk

a. Project

New Highway Segment, Royal Commission of Jubail & Yanbu

b. Description

New 50 mile multi-lane highway extension North of Dammam to Jubail in Saudi Arabia. The highway, several bridges, and supporting facilities were studied. Conducted 40 hour module I VE training course with this VE study.

c. Length

50 miles

d. Number of Interchanges

Four

e. Construction Value

$125 Million

f. Owner Contact

Royal Commission of Jubail & Yanbu

Saudi Arabia

Project 2: VE Study by S. Kirk

a. Project

Reconstruct Flood Damaged Road, Yosemite, California

b. Description

Major road replacement in park due to a flood. The roadway, several bridges, and historic retaining walls require replacement. Conducted 40 hour module I VE training course with this VE study.

c. Length

25 miles

d. Number of Interchanges

Two

e. Construction Value

$50 Million

f. Owner Contact

National Park Service, Bob Pilk, Project Manager, Phone: 303-969-2910

Project 3: VE Study by S. Kirk

a. Project

Western Ring Road, Melbourne, Australia

b. Description

Project consists of design and construction of 2.6 KM of freeway carriageway, 2.5 KM of 4-lane road connecting the ring road and four bridges.

c. Length

5 KM

d. Number of Interchanges

One

e. Construction Value

$27 Million (Australian)

f. Owner Contact

Leighton Contractors, 5 Queens Road, Melbourne, Victoria, Steven Knowles Project Manager, Phone: 62-3-020-5800

Project 4: VE Study by S. Kirk

a. Project

Hot Weather Test Track & Road, General Motors, Mezcala, Mexico

b. Description

Project consists of design and construction of a 5 mile test track and several miles of test roads for General Motors. Project is located in Mezcala, Mexico.

c. Length

25 Miles Total

d. Number of Interchanges

None

e. Construction Value

$61 Million

f. Owner Contact