DUDEK - City of Huntington Beach Selects Dudek

Southern California City Enlists Dudek to Cost-Effectively Manage Infrastructure Projects

Encinitas, Calif. – February 14, 2006 – Dudek, a leading Southern California engineering and environmental consulting firm, today announced its selection by the City of Huntington Beach to provide as-needed civil engineering services. Under the three-year contract, Dudek will provide services in support of the city’s general infrastructure, water/wastewater and roadway construction projects.

“The as-needed relationship is a cost-effective way for the city to manage its critical infrastructure program,” said Mike Metts, Dudek’s engineering division manager. “The city can call upon Dudek’s extensive engineering, environmental and regulatory experience to supplement in-house staff, as necessary, allowing the city to focus its time on project funding, direction, strategic initiatives and public information.”

After a substantial selection process, the City of Huntington Beach selected Dudek for its in-depth proposal of services, proven track record and industry expertise. “Several of our team members were familiar with Dudek, having favorable experiences with the firm over the years,” said Andrew Ferrigno, a professional engineer and associate civil engineer with the City of Huntington Beach’s Public Works Department. “Based on their proposal and positive recommendations, Dudek seemed like a logical choice given our diverse needs.”

Dudek is a recognized leader in providing engineering and environmental services to Southern California municipalities and specializes in complex infrastructure projects. Services the firm may provide to the City of Huntington Beach include:

Research and Documentation – Examine and document existing site conditions and utilities

Planning Studies – Assess, model and plan needed improvements

Preliminary and Final Design – Prepare and present alternative project options, and prepare and submit necessary documentation

Permit Support – Prepare a plan/schedule that identifies agency permit requirements as well as prepare and submit necessary documentation

Construction Review – Review design from a construction perspective to make the construction process more effective

Construction Management – Provide on-site inspection, document management and participate in progress meetings to ensure schedules are met and construction is completed to specifications

About Dudek
Dudek is a leading Southern California-based engineering and environmental consulting corporation that creatively solves regulatory challenges for municipal agencies and major land owners. The firm helps clients plan, design, construct and manage successful infrastructure and environmental projects that balance regulatory mandates and technical requirements within financial and scheduling goals. Founded in 1980, Dudek is headquartered in Encinitas in San Diego County with offices in Orange, Riverside and Santa Barbara counties. For more information, e-mail info@dudek.com.

Contact:
Christine Clinton
Dudek
760.479.4275
cclinton@dudek.com