Local, State & Federal Agencies
Avon, MA
Town of Avon
Surety Consultant
$12M
The Avon Middle-High School additions and renovations project consisted of the multi-phased
renovation and new construction of an existing, occupied facility. Due to a previously terminated
general contractor many portions of the school were left incomplete. The scope included the
renovation of the existing Middle School and New School Buildings, new construction of a two story
connector building and attached new gymnasium. Time constraints and working in an occupied
building added to the challenges of this project. The project was substantially completed within an
approximately three months, allowing students and teachers to occupy key areas of the new
school.
Revere, MA
City of Revere
Construction Management
$29.5
The West Revere School Complex contains the Whelan Elementary and Susan B. Anthony Middle
Schools in Revere, Massachusetts. The school is composed of classroom spaces, a gymnasium,
auditorium, administration suites, and playgrounds. Vertex took over this project after the original
Contractor went out of business and defaulted on the contract. Vertex's services included punch list
completion, coordination of all trades on the project, contract closeout, and review of over 70
payment bond claims.
Brooklyn, NY
NYC School Construction Authority
Surety Consulting
$30M
Vertex served as the representative for the Surety on this project. It entailed building a $20,000,000
addition to the existing William Maxwell High School and performing $15,000,000 rehabilitation to
the existing school. Vertex was retained after the original Contractor defaulted during the
construction of the new addition.
Newton, MA
City of Newton
Surety Consultant / Construction Manager
$110M
Vertex served as the Surety’s representative hired to assist the General Contractor in the overall
completion of this defaulted project. Duties and responsibilities included contract ratifications,
project scheduling, monthly requisitions, claim review and owner relations. Remedial actions of this
school included Tremco roofing applications, restoration of exterior conditions, parking lot and
grading activities, and MAP system completion and turn over actions.
Westwood, MA
Westwood High School
Construction Management
$38M
Vertex oversaw the construction of this defaulted, multi-phase project. Duties and responsibilities
included surety consulting and restart work to fulfill bonded obligations. The scope of work included
completion and punchlist of a newly constructed occupied section, demolition of the entire old
school facility, and complete construction of the site package including a new turf football field and
stadium.
San Luis, Colorado
Centennial R-1 School District
Owner’s Representative
Vertex is serving as the Owner’s Representative on this brand new $17.9 million (overall budget)
K-12 educational facility, as part of the BEST program for the Colorado Department of Education
(CDE), for the Centennial R-1 School District. This project is to include photovoltaic panels and a
geothermal field for sustainability. Although this project is not going for LEED certification, the
Owner is aiming to build a sustainable building following the HPCP guidelines.
*Centennial Colorado is in a remote location. Laborers used on this job were local to Centennial.
Winchester, MA
Town of Winchester
$11M
Vertex served as the Completion Contractor for the surety on this 60,000 SF elementary school.
The project included the construction of new classrooms, the gymnasium and the administrative
space. Vertex also completed sitework, landscaping, the playground, building start-up and
punchlist completion.
Marshfield, MA
Town of Marshfield
$2.4M
Owner’s Project Manager
Vertex has been retained for the $2.4M replacement of windows and HVAC systems. As the OPM
Vertex’s services will include/ have already included: attending public meetings, budget preparation
and review, designer selection, oversight of feasibility study and coordination with the
Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA).
Barre, MA
Quabbin Regional School District
$3.9M
Owner’s Project Manager (OPM)
Vertex has been retained as the OPM to oversee the renovations to Quabbin Regional High School
The renovations are funded by the Massachusetts School Building Program Authority’s (MSBA)
Green Repair Program, whose aim is greening schools’ HVAC and window systems across the
state. Our services include budget management, scope review, constructability review, onsite
project supervision, coordination with the designer as well as with the MSBA.
Marshfield, MA
Town of Marshfield
Owner’s Project Manager (OPM)
$3.9M
Vertex served as the OPM on this 11,000 SF historic renovation for the Town of Marshfield School
Department. The historic renovation included the interior and exterior of the building, 2 floors to be
used as office space, and the 3rd floor theater space. Vertex’s services included attendance at
public meetings, budget preparation and review, designer selection, bid process oversight and
clerk-of-the works services.
Trinidad, CO
Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC)
Cost-to-Complete Project Monitoring
$20M
This project entailed the construction of a medium security prison located in Trinidad, CO. Vertex
was brought in by the surety when the CDOC defaulted on the original contractor after the project
was approximately 50% billed out. The project was made up of seven precast buildings on a
twenty-acre site. Vertex performed the following services for the Surety on this project: Cost to
Complete, Project Relet, and Follow-up Project Monitoring.
Concord, MA
United States Air Force
Construction Consulting
$32M
Vertex assisted the surety in its investigation of Building 1614 at Hanscom Air Force Base. Vertex
provided site and document investigations as well as consulting on various building envelope
issues.
Bedord, MA
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Construction Manager
$2M
Vertex provided Construction Management services for the completion of a 200-bed VA Hospital in
Bedford, MA. The project consisted of complete demolition and rehabilitation of the existing
building to achieve ADA compliance. The project also called for complete installation of new
electrical and mechanical systems and installation of all hospital components; specifically:
asbestos removal, installation of all hospital components equipped with medical gas and in-house
security, complete electrical and mechanical upgrades, and architectural renovations.
Coney Island, NY
New York City Transit Authority (NYCTA)
General Contractor
$21M
While the primary purpose of this building is to house NYPD District 34 and an NYCT Signals
Department, it also serves as the "portal" to the $200+ million rehabilitated Stillwell Avenue
Terminal. Retail and concession spaces were also provided on the first floor. The exterior facade
includes multiple architectural finishes including restored terra cotta, architectural steel, precast
concrete, granite, glass block and steel framed windows. The foundation system is a blend of
driven and bored piles tied together with concrete pile caps and granite beams. The building frame
is constructed of structural steel.
Bronx, NY
New York City Transit Authority (NYCTA)
Construction Manager / Surety Completion Contractor
$13M
Vertex provided Construction Management for the $6,000,000 completion of numerous signal
enclosures and a five-story signal tower which served as the NYCT Signal Headquarters for the #6
Train Line in NYC. The project consisted of installation of a new electrical and signal system along
with miscellaneous structural and architectural renovations throughout 20 train stations. The work
included coordination of the complete electrical and signal system change over, complete
mechanical installation, heavy site construction including roadways, landscaping, sidewalks, and
utilities. Work was completed with no interruption in service for the NYCTA.
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
Surety Consulting
$29.8M
Vertex performed a cost-to-complete analysis and issued a Request for Proposal to assist the
Surety in the replacement of the bonded General Contractor for the $29 million Third Street Light
Rail project for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency. Vertex assisted the surety in
the solicitation, evaluation, and selection of the replacement contractor; negotiation of the
Contractor’s completion agreement; and ratification of all listed subcontractors. We monitored the
replacement contractor through completion. Vertex’s responsibilities included approval of monthly
progress payment application, evaluation, and negotiation of change order requests. We also
assisted the Surety in the negotiation and final settlement of a $9 million affirmative claim to the
Owner for delayed access that impacted the completion contractor as well as the 2nd tier
subcontractors. Lastly, Vertex assisted the Surety in negotiation and final settlement with the
completion contractor per the completion agreement, change order, and claims.
West Brentwood, NY
Dormitory Authority State of New York
Completion Contractor / Surety Consultant
$2.2M
This project consisted of the construction of a 24-bed facility at Pilgrim State Psychiatric Center.
The work included carpentry, masonry, ceramic tiling, flooring, ornamental iron, roofing, and
landscaping. Vertex provided the following services: quantified items in need of remedial work,
CPM scheduling, complete construction management, coordination and supervision of construction
work, and coordinated effectively with the Owner, Engineers, and Subcontractors.
New York, NY
Dormitory Authority State of New York
Cost to Complete
$8M
Vertex was retained by Arch Insurance Company to prepare an independent cost-to-complete
analysis for the Alteration to Building E project at Kings County Hospital. The purpose of the study
was to provide an assessment of the project status with respect to schedule, costs and current
management at the time. Vertex conducted site visits, met with key project personnel and reviewed
project related documentation. The project involved the following work: power, lighting, public
address system, heat tracing, grounding system, fire alarm system and nurse call system.
Worcester, MA
Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset
Management
Construction Manager
$11M
Vertex served as the surety’s
completing construction manager for the construction of the $11 million renovation of the Sullivan Academic
Building at Worcester
State College. Vertex’s services included: ratification of existing
subcontractors, completion of contract and punch list work, management of close
out and training process, and final Owner negotiation.
Worland, WY
Newell B. Sargent Foundation
Owner’s Representative
$12.3M
Mr. Degenaars of Vertex served as the Owner’s
Representative on this $12.3M, LEED Silver project. It is a 25,000 square foot facility that includes a 7,500 square foot exhibit space
and 5,000 square foot
dining and educational space. This
project was completed on time and on budget.
Denver, CO
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
Construction Manager
$30M
Vertex managed the relet and completion of this $30
million Colorado highway and bridge expansion
project in Denver, CO on the busiest highway interchange in the
state. From relet to completion, Vertex provided full project monitoring
and management services. Vertex was responsible for all remaining
contract responsibilities through the project's completion, including project
administration, financial oversight, processing of pay applications, monitoring
of contractor and subcontractor progress, review and approval of change order
requests, cost control and fiscal management.
Billerica, MA
Massachusetts Highway Department
Construction Manager
$2M
Vertex managed the relet and completion of this $2
million bridge over live railroad tracks owned by Massachusetts Bay
Transportation Authority in Billerica,
MA. From relet to completion, Vertex provided project monitoring
services. Vertex was responsible for some remaining contract
responsibilities through the project’s completion, including processing of pay
applications, and monitoring of contractor and subcontractor progress.
New Haven, CT
Connecticut Department of Transportation
Construction Manager
$97M
Vertex
served as Claims Consultant working in conjunction with the surety
holder. Vertex was responsible for the complete contract assignment
including subcontractor ratification. Additional responsibilities
included steel scheduling and productivity determinations.
Colorado
Springs,
CO
State of Colorado
(#0252-310)
Construction Manager
$30M
The project consisted of six bridge replacement and
interchange modifications, both on I-25 and Woodman Road. Major work items
included; Asphalt Removal; Asphalt Pavement; Concrete Pavement; Erosion
Control; Caisson Foundations; Concrete Median Installation; Abutment Wall
Construction; Structural Backfill for Highway Bridge Approaches; Concrete
Pavement; Bridge Drain; Structural Concrete for Bridge; Silica Concrete
Topping; Saw Cutting Bridge Deck; Reinforcing Steel for Bridge Deck; Guardrail;
Bridge Rail; Fencing; Structural Steel; Precast Panels; Signage; Structural
Steel; Striping; and Anti Graffiti Coating.
Brooklyn, NY
New York
City Transit Authority (NYCTA)
Construction Manager / Surety Consultant
$6.5M
Vertex completed renovation of a junction subway
station (4 lines). The project consisted of a complete replacement of the
electric, communication, and signal systems along with the replacement of most
finish work. The work included complete construction of two EDR rooms,
construction of new platform rooms, new electrical, communication, and signal
systems, new HVAC, plumbing & mechanical work, architectural renovations
including new tiles, painting, transit maps, employee break room, art panels,
and signage.
New York, NY
New York
City Transit Authority (NYCTA)
Completion Contractor
$17M
This project consisted of removal and replacement
of station elevators at eight locations. The project included
installation of new electrical switchgear, structural repairs, plumbing, HVAC
and miscellaneous architectural rehabilitation. The work included the
following: quantified items in need of remedial work, CPM scheduling,
complete construction management, coordinated and supervised all construction
work and coordinated effectively with the Owner, Engineers, and Subcontractors.
New York, NY
New York
City Transit Authority (NYCTA)
Surety Consultant
$30M
Vertex acted as the Project Manager/Surety
consultant for the $30 million rehabilitation of the 161st Street/Yankee Stadium IRT and IND stations with the NYCTA.
Responsibilities included: preparation of a relet package, supervision of the
bid process, negotiation of the completion contract, coordination of the
payment applications between the completion contractor and the surety, and
providing the surety with value engineering solutions.
Brooklyn &
Queens, NY
New York
City Transit Authority (NYCTA)
Surety Consultant / Construction Manager
$13M
Vertex provided Construction Management for the
completion of seven subway stations along the Myrtle Avenue Line running
through Brooklyn and Queens,
New York. Complete
renovations of all canopy and lighting components including structural repair
and utility installation. The work consisted of demolition, earthwork,
concrete foundations, structural steel renovation, electrical retrofit,
interior renovations, asbestos removal, bituminous concrete patching, and
painting.
Brooklyn &
Queens, NY
New York City Transit Authority (NYCTA)
Completion Contractor / Surety Consultant
$13M
Vertex served as the Completion Contractor for the
$13 million construction of Communication Rooms at the various stations for the
NYCTA. Our scope involved all aspects of Construction Management and
Contract Administration. The project involved: coordination of all work at the
sixty-one locations including installation of structural steel, repairs to
existing structural steel; installation of prefabricated buildings; structural
steel painting, interior finishes; electrical and plumbing work; quality
control management to ensure compliance of work to contract drawings and
specifications; managed inspection process and completion of punch list for
each location; and oversight of safety management.
Pima
County,
AZ
Pima County
Construction Manager / Completion Contractor
$40M
Vertex first began providing CM services to the
surety in March of 2004 for a faltering subcontractor. During this period, the
General Contractor also defaulted and in January of 2005, Vertex was asked to
step in as the new bonded Completion Contractor. Vertex was responsible for all
remaining contract responsibilities including the completion and remediation of
defective epoxy painting, remediation of the grout floor in the primary
clarifiers, remediation of the plant underground RCP, installation of the
remaining mechanical, electrical, and communication infrastructures, completion
of the asphalt roads and retention basins, plant testing, training and startup.
New York, NY
New York Department of Environmental Protection
Surety Completion / Construction Manager
$36.8M
The project consisted of an Electrical System
Modernization at three Water Pollution Control Plants. Vertex coordinated all
of the remaining contract work, completed all outstanding close out issues, and
worked with the New York Department of Environmental Protection to develop a
final punch list.
Thermal, CA
Coachella Valley Water District
Cost to Complete
$3.6M
Performed cost to complete analysis and issued a
request for proposal to assist a major surety in the replacement of the bonded
General Contractor for the $3 million Chlorinated Facility Upgrade of the Mid
Valley Water Reclamation Plant for the Coachella Valley Water District Plant
#4. We also investigated the Owner's termination of the General Contractor for
default on their contract. Vertex also assisted the surety in the solicitation,
evaluation and selection of the replacement contractor.
Miami, FL
City of Miami
Construction Manager
$36.8M
This new 15 MGD facility includes nine aquifer
offsite wells; sand separators; remote electrical buildings; operations
building; a process building that includes three low pressure Reverse Osmosis
(RO) membrane skids and three nanofiltration (NF) membrane treatment skids; pre
and post chemical feed systems, micron filtration, high pressure pumping, and
motor control center; bulk chemical storage facilities with containment;
degasification and odor control scrubber system; chlorine contact chamber; 5 MG
prestressed concrete potable water ground storage reservoir; high service pump
building; sodium hypochlorite chemical feed building; submersible wastewater
pump stations; deep injection well booster pump station; and lime sludge
management system.
Billerica, MA
Town of Billerica
Project Relet / Project Monitoring
$4M
Provided project relet and project monitoring
services of a new water treatment plant.
Medfield, MA
Asbestos and Regulated Materials Consulting
$1M
Vertex completed a comprehensive asbestos containing materials and regulated materials survey
of the Medfield State Hospital salvage yard buildings and debris piles in preparation of demolition
activities. We deployed a Licensed Inspector (State of MA) to the site to collect samples of suspect
asbestos containing materials and to catalogue identified regulated materials located both inside
and outside of the buildings. Our results and findings were detailed in our survey report with an
attached response action determination schedule to control the release of potentially dangerous
materials. Upon the client's review and approval, Vertex was contracted to prepare abatement
specifications for all asbestos containing materials identified prior to the commencement of
demolition activities and formatted to fit client requirements.
Quincy, MA
Asbestos / Lead / Hazardous Materials Consulting
$100M
Vertex was retained to conduct a full range of hazardous materials identification, including
asbestos, lead-based paint and regulated materials in the occupied building in lieu of planned
demolition activities. Upon completion of the comprehensive survey, detailed abatement
specifications were prepared for the safe, legal removal and disposal of the various materials
identified. Plans and drawings were marked up and special consideration was given for materials
unidentifiable without considerable destructive testing. Vertex maintained full-time on-site
presence to conduct air sampling and analysis, constant visual and inspectional duties during the
entire abatement of hazardous materials, and dust monitoring during the gradual and systematic
demolition of the building to assure that the historical neighborhood residents and structures
remained protected.
Boston, MA
Asbestos / Lead / Regulated Materials Survey
$5M
Vertex was contracted to perform a comprehensive asbestos survey of the occupied Healey Library located in Boston, MA. Vertex deployed an
inspection team to inspect, quantify, assess and develop a detailed asbestos regulated materials survey report with a comprehensive operations and maintenance program to
address the confirmed materials. Hundreds of suspect samples were collected and analyzed to
assure that there would be no possible release of hazardous materials during the project. The
report served as an instrument for the various trades involved with the project to avert the potential
for damaging the materials during system installation. Detailed and color-coded floor plans were
integrated into the report for immediate identification of "hot" areas to be avoided as well as the
implementation of a site specific Operations & Maintenance Program for on-site personnel to refer
to if any of the identified material was to be affected.
Boston, MA
Licensed Site Professional Service
1 Property, 2 Underground Storage Tanks (UST)
Vertex performed Licensed Site Professional Services associated with a large scale release of
Number 6 Fuel from two USTs located on-site. Impacted soil and residual product was removed
from the outside of the building and below the accessible portions of the basement slab. All areas
of impact were not accessible for immediate remediation due to the location of the on-site hospital
building. The site remained in compliance with MADEP by Vertex submitting Phase I through
Phase IV documentation and a Class C RAO with an Operation and Maintenance Plan that
includes product removal through existing monitoring wells and continued bi-annual groundwater
monitoring. This method of site closure presents a significant cost savings to the client compared
to building demolition and excavation and removal of impacted materials. Local authorities are
also pleased by this result due to the historical significance of the building structure.
