Spectra Engineering & Research, Inc. is a reputable professional civil engineering firm that prides itself on a commitment to quality service. Our integrated team of experienced engineers, project managers, design technicians, and support staff bring extensive engineering knowledge, exceptional design skills, and a strong expertise in project permitting.
SER’s main goal is to exceed your expectations. We will work with you as partners to thoroughly understand your needs, budget and time, and we will explore all alternatives in order to determine the most cost-efficient solution for your project.
SER provided civil and site engineering design, site planning, grading, drainage, water and wastewater systems design, traffic studies, stormwater and environmental permitting for Leon County’s new Northeast Branch Library.
As part of a design team, SER provided civil and site engineering design, site planning, grading, drainage, water and wastewater systems design, traffic studies, stormwater and environmental permitting for Leon County’s new B.L. Perry Branch Library.
SER was hired by the Department of Corrections (DOC) as a prime consultant to prepare the Master Plan of a 300 acre site for a major correctional institution and annex, and full engineering design and construction administration of a work camp on a 50 acre site. SER provided the topographical survey of the 300 acre site. The Master Plan involved planning for roadway, buildings, T-cells, infrastructure and utility design and layout, stormwater facilities, water and sanitary sewer design and coordination, among others. The design of the work camp involves elements such as roadway design, parking lot, several dormitories, gate house, food services facilities, some houses, multipurpose buildings and others. The site design was complex and involved mitigation of environmentally sensitive areas, water and sanitary sewer extension, stormwater facilities, and management of unsuitable soil conditions. This project was designed, permitted and constructed on time and completed 3 months ahead of schedule.
This State of the Art Facility is being built by FAMU Credit Union as their headquarter. This modern building comprises of about 10,000 square feet, drive-thru tellers, ATM machines, and other bank amenities. Spectra Engineering provided land surveying services, planning and site design, water and wastewater design, parking lot design, stormwater design, environmental permitting, and construction administration.
City of Tallahassee Vehicle Wash Facility. As Prime Consultant, civil planned, designed, and was construction manager for this state-of-the-art facility. This is the first “Touchless” vehicle washing facility in the City of Tallahassee. SER provided site engineering, water and sewer systems design, environmental and stormwater permitting and construction administration.
Leon County Operation Center has a modern building design with cutting-edge technology for the Leon County Public Works and Parks and Recreation Departments. The 20,000 sq.ft. building is part of a master plan for the centralization of various Leon County operations. Spectra Engineering, as the civil and environmental consultant for this project, provided master plan studies, PUD rezoning, civil and site engineering design, drainage and storm water design, water and sewer system extension and design, land surveying, environmental permitting and construction administration.
Spectra is currently under contract with Leon County to provide professional civil engineering services for the design of several components of the master plan and building.
FAMU Decked Parking Garage. Located on Wahnish Way, FAMU new decked parking garage was conceive to help ease the problem of insufficient parking spaces at the university. As the project’s civil engineer, Spectra Engineering provided the following services: land surveying, site engineering, grading, drainage, stormwater systems design, and environmental permitting.
As a consultant to an architectural firm, Spectra Engineering was awarded a contract for the design of the FAMU School of Business & Industry (SBI) Addition. As the civil engineer for this project, Spectra Engineering was responsible for site development, site grading, drainage, and utilities design. Other services include the design of water supply and wastewater systems, drainage structures, and stormwater management facility. We also secured necessary environmental permits. Total project cost: approximately $4 million.
This project involves the construction of approximately 63,000 Gross Square Feet (GSF) for Phase I and 25,000 GSF for Phase II of this state of the art facility for the Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy. The different components of the building include a auditorium, classrooms, research center, conference centers, and offices. Spectra Engineering & Research as the civil, site and environmental engineering consultant for this project is providing site planning and design, general civil engineering and design, land surveying, stormwater and drainage design, environmental permitting, utility and infrastructure design, roadway design and construction administration.
Spectra Engineering provided site engineering design, drainage, grading, stormwater facilities, and environmental permitting services, for this 450 car parking facility.
The first Leon County Solid Waste Transfer Station is being designed for construction on a 21 acre site on Gum Road in Tallahassee. This facility comprised of the transfer station, offices, weight station, storage building and lift station, totaling over 33,800 GSF. Spectra Engineering is responsible for the site planning and design, civil engineering design, including access road, drainage and grading, parking facilities, water and wastewater system design, environmental design, stormwater facilities design, environmental permitting and expert witness. The location for this project was controversial and the site has certain design challenges including wetlands, 100-year flood plain and significant slopes. Dual stormwater facilities were designed to meet Local and State rate control and treatment requirements.
This is a multi-phase project which consists of designing a 99,554 square foot academic space for the School of Journalism, Media and Graphic Arts Building at Florida A&M University. The building will house administration, classrooms, teaching labs, research labs and instructional media. Spectra Engineering is the civil and site engineering consultant for this project. SER is providing civil engineering design including water and sewer extension and design, grading and drainage system, environmental permitting, stormwater systems design and construction administration.
The project involves the design and construction of an 47,000 GSF building to house the Carnegie Library which contains black archives and preservation materials. Spectra Engineering is the civil and site engineering consultant for this project. SER is providing civil engineering design including water and sewer extension and design, grading and drainage system, environmental permitting, stormwater systems design and construction administration.
Spectra Engineering & Research, Inc., provided surveying, civil and site engineering design, environmental studies, grading, drainage, stormwater facility design, and permitting services.
Spectra Engineering & Research, Inc., performed all of the civil and site engineering for this project including water and sewer extension and design, grading and drainage systems, environmental permitting, stormwater systems design, and construction administration.
Spectra Engineering & Research’s staff has utilized creativity, innovation and advanced academic training in providing a broad range of master planning services. With access to a variety of professional disciplines within the firm and our consultants, we have been able to meet our clients needs through a process that identifies natural and man-made site features. Through inclusive involvement of our clients and the regulatory agencies, we have been able to design some of the most livable communities and parks in a cost-efficient manner.
SER was hired by the Department of Corrections (DOC) as prepare the Master Plan of a 300 acre site for a major correctional institution and annex. The Master Plan involved planning for roadway, buildings, T-cells, infrastructure and utility design and layout, stormwater facilities, water and sanitary sewer design and coordination, among others. The design of the work camp involves elements such as roadway design, parking lot, several dormitories, gate house, food services facilities, some houses, multipurpose buildings and others. This facility was designed to hold between 2,200 – 3,000 inmates along with living space for workers. The site design was complex and involved mitigation of environmentally sensitive areas, water and sanitary sewer extension, stormwater facilities, and management of unsuitable soil conditions.
Spectra Engineering & Research was hired by Abundant Life Ministries to plan and design a master plan for their “vision” and proposed growth. The elements of the master plan included worship center, prayer tower, community performing arts center, the whole man center, saint’s plaza, playground, fountains, and commercial/retail area. Other features include parking lots, extensive landscaping and stormwater facility. Spectra’s staff worked with the church, pastor and members in communicating their dreams for the preliminary design.
Spectra Engineering & Research was hired by FAMU to design a stormwater master plan to accommodate future expansion projects. Also part of the design included park features including the design of trails, bike areas, and landscape features. Hydrologic and hydraulic stormwater modeling was used for the southeast basin of campus and the existing stormwater facility was tripled in size. Spectra Engineering utilized SWMM and ICPR Version 2.2 advanced in the design of this stormwater facility.
The scope for this project involved the master planning and design of a 30 -acre subdivision. The subdivision at build out will accommodate 90 single family homes with all amenities. Services provided include, complete roadway and parking design, stormwater management facilities, drainage studies and design, grading, water and wastewater system design, stormwater management facilities modeling and design, environmental engineering services, infrastructure planning & upgrade, stormwater management permits and construction plans and specifications. The following streets were designed as part of Pine Ridge Estate Subdivision in Thomasville, Georgia:
Braunson Street, Pinecrest Lane, Pinecrest Boulevard, Chris Court Williams Court, and Brandson Court
SER was hired by a nonprofit agency to help with the master plan and design of townhomes and duplexes. SER performed surveying services, environmental assessment of land, civil engineering design, planning, and permitting. The project involved two stages. Stage one involved the construction of 22 town homes and stage two involved construction of single and family homes and duplexes. Other services performed include design of wastewater system, stormwater system, drainage facility and securing necessary building permits.
SER was hired by Leon County to design a new Lake Munson Park. This park is to be located on a 62 acre site next to Lake Munson in Leon County. Part of the design element for this park include the access road, parking lot, rest room facilities, nature trails/boardwalk, observation pier, picnic shelters, boat ramp, bike path, walk bridge and support facilities. This park is currently under construction.
This newest Leon County High School is a state of the art facility with cutting edge technology. Chiles High School is situated on a 70 acre site. SER was responsible for coordinating all site planning and environmental permitting activities, including meeting all County Growth Management requirements, as well as securing stormwater and NPDES permits.
Spectra was hired by a local developer to plan and design Woodberry Subdivision located in Tallahassee, Florida. The site for this development posed several challenging environmental issues including steep slope, wetlands, floodplains areas, and other environmental features. Our engineers planned and designed a new street, Fairmont Road, and 30 lots for single and multifamily dwellings as part of the subdivision. Other services performed include site development, stormwater facilities design, roadway design, water and sewer infrastructure design and extension, environmental permitting, and construction administration.
Spectra Engineering provided civil, site and environmental engineering design services for the Gadsden County School Board on the Board’s new 50-acre Havana Middle School in Havana, Florida. Spectra Engineering performed site engineering, infrastructure and utility design, stormwater management facility design, packaged wastewater plant, force main, lift station, roadway design, concurrency review and environmental permitting. One of the major aspects of this project was the design of 2,000 linear feet of roadway connecting County Road 153 to the project site. Other services included design of 2,500 linear feet for gas line extension, 2,000 linear feet of off-site sanitary sewer, and 4,000 linear feet of water line extension. To meet the client’s demand, we were able to produce approved construction plans and permits within three and a half months. Total project cost was $11 million.
Gretna Industrial Park was design to attract industries and businesses to the Town of Gretna. This is the town’s biggest and only planned Industrial Complex. Spectra assisted in the redesign of the park and provided surveying services and legal descriptions for the City.
Town of Gretna hired Spectra Engineering through a special grant to redevelop an area of the City. Spectra Engineering provided surveying services, site and civil engineering design, planning, and construction document. Some of the elements of this park include providing parking facilities, bathrooms, softball fields, tennis courts, stormwater facilities and landscaping.
The client hired SER to prepare master plan and preliminary design services for 12 acre site to house single family homes, elderly care facilities, day care, and elderly care services. This site posed unique challenges with the environment since the site contained floodplain areas, wetlands and other environmental sensitive features. As part of the master plan, part of the site was set aside for wastewater treatment plant, well design, stormwater facility, pools and other recreational facilities.
As Prime Consultant, SER provided master planning, civil and site engineering, permitting, and construction administration, environmental studies, grading, drainage, Location and elevation survey, stream gauge and monintoring, stream gauge setup, and stormwater design.
Spectra Engineering & Research, Inc. offers a variety of environmental services based on our staff’s vast experience in engineering, earth, and environmental sciences. Our professional and technical staff, including our consultants, have many years of professional experience. We are familiar with and have completed several environmental projects using the latest environmental standards. We assign experienced field personnel for quick, on-site analysis and sampling. We utilize state of the art equipment to complete environmental projects in a timely and cost-efficient manner. In collaboration with specialized consultants and testing facilities, Spectra Engineering & Research offers a broad range of environmental services as listed.
Spectra Engineering and Research’s staff has extensive expertise and experience in performing typical services involved with PD&E Studies. PD&E is often used in roadway and related projects in determining its feasibility; identifying and reviewing possible alternatives (including corridor and alternative analysis); identifying and studying possible impacts to the environment, community, residents, and business. It also involves and educates the public and affected communities on the project. It also solicits and considers public input and concerns. Furthermore, right-of-way issues and possible acquisitions and cost alternatives are evaluated.
Spectra Engineering and Research’s staff and consultants performs these PD&E Services on a 1.7 Mile Orange Avenue Corridor in Tallahassee. Spectra also produced a 30% Construction document for the project.
The proposed Leon County Operation Center Master Plan is envisioned to upgrade the centralization of the Leon County Public Works offices, fleet management operation, warehouses, fuel depot, and storage spaces. The master plan will be built in phases. The purpose of the master plan is to provide the County a better organizational framework needed for the improvement of the Leon County Operation Center site for the next generation. the primary goals of this effort is to accommodate current and future County needs on the site, produce efficient site development approach that maximizes site utilization for the County, encompassing planned adjoining development impacting the site.
Other Planned Unit Development
& Rezoning Projects
Spectra Engineering & Research, Inc. offers environmental assessment services based on our staff’s vast experience in engineering, earth, and environmental sciences. Our professional and technical staff, including our consultants, have many years of professional experience in producing this type of services. We are familiar with and have completed site assessments using ASTM latest standards. We assign experienced field personnel for quick, on-site analysis and sampling. We use modern equipment to complete some your assessments in a timely and cost-efficient manner. Spectra Engineering and our consultants have completed hundreds of environmental site assessments.
Some Past Environmental Assessments Include but not limited to:
Additional Environmental Assessments done for:
Project: Continuing Campus Service Environmental Consultant (1995-1999 & 2000-2002 & 2003-2005)
Service Provided: As Continuing Campus Service Environmental Engineer, SER provided, among other services, Phase I environmental audits and site assessments; air quality investigation; UST investigation and evaluation; asbestos and lead paint surveys, demolition plans, environmental remediation; and environmental permitting
Project: Continuing Campus Service Environmental Consultant (1995-1999 & 2000-2002 & 2003-2005)
Service Provided: Spectra Engineering & Research, Inc.’s team provided a campus-wide environmental site assessment on twenty-four (24) newly acquired residential and commercial buildings by FAMU.
Project: Continuing Campus Service Environmental Consultant (1995-1999 & 2000-2002 & 2003-2005)
Service Provided: As part of a campus wide continuing service contract, SER’s team performed air quality monitoring, asbestos and lead surveys, Phase I assessments, and management services for several commercial and existing buildings within FAMU’s campus. Some of those include the CETA Building, three office buildings on Ardelia Court, Qonset Hut, and Pyramid Construction Building at the corner of West Pershing and MLK
Project: Continuing Campus Service Environmental Consultant (1995-1999 & 2000-2002 & 2003-2005)
Service Provided: Service Provided: Spectra’s team prepared asbestos and lead removal specifications, conducted air quality monitoring during construction, and provided the necessary guidelines and reports as required by the state.
Project: Continuing Campus Service Environmental Consultant (1995-1999 & 2000-2002 & 2003-2005)
Service Provided: As part of a campus wide continuing service contract, SER’s team performed air quality monitoring, asbestos and lead surveys, Phase I assessments, and management services for several commercial and existing buildings within FAMU’s campus. Some of those include: 1318 South Bronough Street, 1338 South Bronough Street, 1316 South Bronough Street, 1323 Martin Luther King Boulevard, 425 Osceola Street, and 447 Osceola Street in Leon County.
SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
Project: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment of the California Swamp Tract
Brief Description: The California Swamp Tract is a 31,960-acre site located in the southern portion of Dixie County, Florida near the Gulf of Mexico. This large and heavily wooded site contains the California Swamp, several small streams, several lakes and lime rock pits and pine plantation areas. Additionally, the tract contains twenty-five different campsites with mobile homes, campers, dog pens, gas tanks, and water wells. The Phase I assessment was based on ASTM Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process (E-1527 and 1528) as well as the requirements of the Suwannee River Water Management District.
Project Size: 31,960 + acres
9225 County Road 49, Live Oak, Florida 32060
Contact Person: Mr. Richard Rocco, Land Acquisition (800) 226-1066
Project: Baseline Natural Resources Inventory of the California Swamp Tract
Brief Description: Spectra Engineering performed a baseline natural resources inventory of the 32,000 acre California Swamp Tract to establish, inventory and characterize the current natural resources of this conservation easement purchased by the Suwannee River Water Management District. The results will be used for future evaluation and monitoring purposes as part of the conservation easement agreements between the landowner and the Suwannee River Water Management District. The report included summary description, inspection and photo documentation of the land use, land cover, habitat types and presence of observed endangered/threatened or exotic species, physical structures and present condition. Also included was a wildlife assessment, ecology and natural communities description, and maps with index of the entire tract.
9225 County Road 49 Live Oak, Florida 32060
Contact Person: Mr. Richard Rocco, Land Acquisition (800) 226-1066
Project: Environmental Site Assessment of the Loncala Inc. Parcel (320+ acres)
Brief Description: The Loncala Parcel is an agricultural property of 320+ acres. Located in Alachua County, Florida. the Loncala Parcel is composed mostly of acres of pine trees. One of the sites remarkable, geological features, is a sink hole located on the properties wester property line. The sink hole exposes the water table in the area and had been possibly used for irrigation purposes in the past. We recorded all site reconnaissance findings, and completed the assignment on time and as budgeted.
Client: Suwannee River Water Management District
9225 County Road 49 Live Oak, Florida 32060
Contact Person: Mr. Terry Demott, Land Acquisition Coordinator (800) 226-1066 .
Project: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment of the Chaplin & Dillon
Brief Description: The Chaplin & Dillon parcel is a 60 (+/-) acre parcel located within the Ichetuckee Conservation Area in Gilchrist County, Florida. The assessment included an on-site visual inspection and photo documentation of the Chaplin & Dillon parcel. The eastern property line boarders the Suwannee River and is located in the 100 year floodplain. This environmental assessment included location of an abandoned skitter/logging machinery which included burnt batteries and tires. There was evidence of stained soil and a heavy petroleum or oil stain odor. Spectra recommended that the stained soil be excavated, to the extent of contamination and additional testing of groundwater may need to be performed.
Project Size: 60 + acres
County: Gilchrist
Completion Date: 3/15/02
9225 County Road 49, Live Oak, Florida 32060
Contact Person: Jean Calderwood, Land Acquisition (800) 226-1066
Project: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment of the Mallory Swamp
Brief Description: The Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) retained Spectra Engineering & Research, Inc. (SER) to perform an Phase I Environmental Assessment (ESA) of the Mallory Swamp property located in Lafayette County. The uninhabited and undeveloped property is located in the southeast portion of Lafayette County and borders Dixie County to the south. There is no physical address. The ESA was performed in general conformance with the scope and limitation of the American Society for Testing and Material (ASTM) Standards E-1527-97 and the Revised Environmental Audit Requirements for the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida, Phase I, revised July 17, 1997. This property covers over 45 Sections or 32,000 (+)acres in Lafayette County, Florida and consists of low line areas, swamps, wetlands, uplands, and water bodies. Through the process of this project Spectra reviewed: the chain of title documents, past and present uses of the site, soil conservation, geological features, federal, state, and local clean up liens, property investigations, and prior environmental assessments. Spectra also provided site and property inspection, regulatory agency records review, interviews with property owner(s) and neighbors, historical documents of aerial photography review and interpretation, final review of document records, analysis of project findings, conclusions, and recommendations. This uninhabited and undeveloped property is in seemingly sound environmental condition.
Project Size: 32,000 + acres
County: Lafayette
Completion Date: 3/29/2002
9225 County Road 49, Live Oak, Florida 32060
Contact Person: Mr. Richard Rocco, Land Acquisition (800) 226-1066
Project: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment of the Town of Fanning Springs
Brief Description: The Carter, Fitzhugh & Essie Carter Tract located near Greenhead in Washington County, Florida is a 2,141 (+/-) acre parcel. Throughout the course of this project Spectra provided site inspection, regulatory agency records review, interviews with property owner(s) and neighbors, aerial photography review and interpretation, analysis of project findings, conclusions, and recommendations. The property has no physical address and was most fenced with wire/wooden fencing. There was (1) one dilapidated house on the property. There were numerous motorable dirt trails that traverse different parts of the parcel. An old rusted, above-ground storage tank was located. Spectra recommended the storage tank be removed and the dilapidated house be demolished.
Project Size: 27 + acres
County: Gilchrist
Completion Date: 8/27/2002
9225 County Road 49, Live Oak, Florida 32060
Contact Person: Ms. Carol Bert, Land Management & Acquistion
Project: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment of the Usher Family Trust
Brief Description: The Usher Family (Wind Bend) Tract is a 2,015 (+/-) acre parcel located in Levy County, Florida. The property has one (1) campsite located on the parcel and the property is completely fenced. The site is wooded throughout and is mainly used as a pine tree farm. There were several pronounced roads throughout the site. Throughout the course of this project Spectra provided site inspection, regulatory agency records review, interviews with property owner(s) and neighbors, aerial photography review and interpretation, analysis of project findings, conclusions, and recommendations. This uninhabited and undeveloped property is in seemingly sound environmental condition.
Project Size: 2015 + acres
County: Levy
Completion Date: 8/10/2004
9225 County Road 49, Live Oak, Florida 32060
Contact Person: Mr. Terry Demont (800) 226-1066
Project: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment of the Drummond/Cheifland Well Field
Brief Description: The Drummond/Chiefland Well Field is a 160 (+/-) acre parcel located in Levy County, Florida. The parcel is uninhabited and undeveloped. The site is currently used as a pine tree farm and for pine straw harvesting. There was debris scattered throughout the site including a rusted wire fence, a household folding chair, a cattle feeder, etc. Throughout the course of this project Spectra provided site inspection, regulatory agency records review, interviews with property owner(s) and neighbors, aerial photography review and interpretation, analysis of project findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Project Size: 160 + acres
County: Levy
Completion Date: 11/15/2004
Client: Suwannee River Water Management District
9225 County Road 49, Live Oak, Florida 32060
Contact Person: Mr. Terry Demont (800) 226-1066
Project: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment of the Devaney/Mallory Swamp Addition
Brief Description: The Devaney/Mallory Swamp is a 1,037 (+/-) acre parcel located in Lafayette County, Florida. The parcel was uninhabited, mainly undeveloped and mostly swamp land. There is no physical address for the property. Although, there was a mobile home/campsite on the property and various debris in and surrounding this mobile home/campsite. The site appeared to be in seemingly sound condition, however, in 2000 it was effected by wildfire. Spectra reviewed the chain of title documents, past and present uses of the site, soil conservation, geological features, federal, state and local clean up records and prior environmental assessments, as applicable. Spectra conducted site inspection, regulatory agency records review, interviews with client, property owner(s) and neighbors, historical documents of aerial photography review and interpretation, analysis of findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Project Size: 1,037 + acres
County: Lafayette
Completion Date: 2/15/2005
9225 County Road 49, Live Oak, Florida 32060
Contact Person: Mr. Richard Rocco, Land Acquisition (800) 226-1066
Project: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment of the Bullard/Carver Tract
Brief Description: The Bullard/CarVer Tract is a 760+ acre site located in Hamilton County, Florida. This heavily wooded site contains several small streams, the River Swamp, and flood plain areas. The tract is bordered by the Suwannee River and is in the 100-year flood plain. SER completed this assignment on time and as budgeted. In preparing this ESA Report, we reviewed and substantially followed applicable site assessment practice as recommended by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), Standards E -1527 and 1528. Because a large area of this large property was not accessible by automobile or foot, the project was challenging.
Project Size: 760 + acres 625
North Adams Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32301-1113
Contact Person: Mr. Kyle Jones, Field Representative (850) 222-0199
THE LEON COUNTY COMMISSION
Project: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment of 1.7-mile segment of Orange Avenue
Brief Description: Spectra Engineering performed Phase I environmental assessment of over a 1200 acre area around the 1.7-mile segment of Orange Avenue, from South Monroe Street to Blair Stone Road. The project area extends 300 feet on each side of Orange Avenue’s center line, and traverses residential, commercial, and industrial zones. Spectra Engineering developed a contamination rating system for six designated businesses along the corridor. We also completed this project on time and as budgeted.
Contact Person: Ms. Sally Dowlen (850) 488-8003
Project: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment of the Orrin Hamilton Tract
Brief Description: Spectra Engineering & Research, Inc. (SER) was hired by Jaime Augustine to perform Phase I Environmental Site Assessment for Orrin Hamilton Tract comprising of 263 acres. The parcel is located in Jefferson County, Florida. This uninhabited and undeveloped property is in seemingly sound environmental condition. Through the course of this project Spectra provided the: chain of title documents, past and present uses of the site, soil conservation, geological features, federal, state, and local clean up liens, property investigations, and prior environmental assessments. Spectra also provided site and property inspection, regulatory agency records review, interviews with property owner(s) and neighbors, historical documents of aerial photography review and interpretation, final review of document records, analysis of project findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Spectra preformed these tasks with the knowledge of the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation And Liability Act. Accordingly, the ESA was performed in general conformance with the scope and limitation of the American Society for Testing and Material (ASTM) Standards E-1527-97. Also it was performed in general conformance with the scope and limitation of the Revised Environmental Audit Requirements for the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida, Phase I, revised July 17, 1997. We completed all tasks on time and within budget.
Project Size: 263 + acres County: Jefferson
Completion Date: 7/15/2004
Contact Person: Mr. Jamie Augustine (941)639-7422
Spectra Engineering & Research, Inc. has extensive experience in the planning, analysis, modeling and designing of stormwater management facilities and related projects. Our stormwater modeling capabilities include an integrated effort involving the use of different programs, which are listed below. Several members of our project staff are experienced in the use of these programs and have received specialized training and seminars required for the know-how in this area. We have used the same software programs for the stormwater design required for past projects. In doing so, our engineers and designers have become very comfortable and proficient in using the programs for even the most complex stormwater designs.
Stormwater Modeling Programs used by SER
In the past ten years, SER has designed, managed, and permitted several stormwater projects. Some of these projects include:
Spectra Engineering & Research, Inc. in collaboration with our environmental firm(s) partners provide and assist our clients with professional services in areas of Asbestos Survey, Lead Survey, Site Assessments, Field Inspections, Regulatory Surveys, Risk Assessments, Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessment’s, Mold Assessments, Remediation and Asbestos Abatement Planning and Coordination.
Florida A & M University/Board of Regents
Spectra Engineering & Research, Inc.’s team provided a campus-wide environmental site assessment on twenty-four (24) newly acquired residential and commercial buildings by FAMU.
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
Spectra Engineering & Research’s staff has extensive experience and training with the NPDES permitting and process. As a result of our experience and training, Spectra Engineering as a subconsultant of Post Buckley Schuh and Jernigan performed Part I and Part II of the City of Tallahassee NPDES permit application. Part of the services performed by Spectra Engineering under Part I and Part II include:
Spectra s professional staff understands the need for effective transportation system in today s society. Our transportation experience includes analysis, planning, and design of roadway facilities for both public and private clients. Our team of professional and technical personnel and consultants have extensive experience with roadway/highway design ranging from minor intersection improvements to multilane facilities. Spectra Engineering & Research is pre-qualified with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in the following work areas:
Ortega-Arlington-lakeshore stormwater bypass and drainage improvements
SER was hired a prime consultant to investigate drainage problems on and near Ortega Road. SER has part of this task is to design stormwater bypass and drainage systems. Elements of this work include survey, feasible annalist, drainage design, geotechnical investigation, stormwater calculations, environmental permits, and preparation of bid documents.
Cloudland Street Roadway (2/3-2/3) & drainage Improvements
SER has a prime consultant to Leon County was to prepare a set of plans and specification to be use to the improvement of Cloudland Road. Work elements shall include survey, roadway design, drainage design, geotechnical investigation, stormwater calculations, environmental permits, and preparation of bid documents.
Orange Avenue PD&E Study and 30% Design
Spectra Engineering & Research, Inc., was hired by Leon County Commission to conduct a PD&E study and 30-percent construction document of a 1.7 mile segment of Orange Avenue. Orange Avenue was originally a to lane major arterial. Part of the design task and studies was to expand it to a four-lane divided highway with a median. Services provided in this project include right-of-way surveying, roadway design, alternatives analysis, preliminary and final engineering reports, permitting, public participation and 30-percent design and construction documents.
Fairmont Road, Tallahassee, FL
Spectra was hired by a local developer to plan and design Woodberry Subdivision located in Tallahassee, Florida. The site for this development posed several challenging environmental issues including steep slope, wetlands, floodplains areas, and other environmental features. Our engineers planned and designed a new street, Fairmont Road, and 30 lots for single and multifamily dwellings as part of the subdivision. Other services performed include site development, stormwater facilities design, roadway design, water and sewer infrastructure design and extension, environmental permitting, and construction administration.
Myers Park Curb & Gutter Improvements
SER provided site planning, site engineering and environmental permitting services. Other services included road improvement, curb and gutter construction, drainage and erosion improvements, landscaping, and picnic area.
The scope for this project involved the master planning and design of a 30 -acre subdivision. The subdivision at build out will accommodate 90 single family homes with all amenities. Services provided include, complete roadway and parking design, stormwater management facilities, drainage studies and design, grading, water and wastewater system design, stormwater management facilities modeling and design, environmental engineering services, infrastructure planning & upgrade, stormwater management permits and construction plans and specifications. The following streets were designed as part of Pine Ridge Estate Subdivision in Thomasville, Georgia:
Braunson Street, Pinecrest Lane, Pinecrest Boulevard, Chris Court Williams Court, and Brandson Court
Kate Sullivan Elementary School Master Planning & Driveway Improvements
SER was selected to perform master plan and driveway improvements for Kate Sullivan Elementary School. Under this contract, SER developed a Master Plan including different design alternatives and cost estimates. We also provided site engineering, grading, drainage, roadway design, permitting and land surveying services as part of this project.
Town of Eatonville – Kennedy Boulevard Streetscape
Spectra Engineering & Research, Inc., is providing Construction Administration, Construction Engineering Inspections, and Construction Certifications for this 0.5 mile urban streetscape that includes mill and re-surfacing of the existing streets and installation of a new stormwater system.
Land surveying is often an integral part of various engineering projects and property transactions. Engineering and architectural design consultants often rely on surveying products for the planning and design of projects. Spectra’s surveying department is currently suspended, hence we utilize the services of other local surveying firms to meet our client’s needs.
You can also download and print our survey order form and fax it to our office.
Spectra Engineering & Research, Inc. has an impressive history and extensive experience in planning, designing, and environmental permitting of educational related facilities. SER has provided civil and site engineering design, environmental permitting and construction documents for the renovation or addition, and new construction of several educational facilities. Our experience includes kindergarten and day care facilities, elementary, middle, and high schools, and several buildings and facilities for higher education (university). SER has worked with various County School Boards as well as the Florida Board of Regents.
Spectra Engineering provided civil, site and environmental engineering design services for the Gadsden County School Board on the Board’s new 50-acre Havana Middle School in Havana, Florida. Spectra Engineering performed site engineering, infrastructure and utility design, stormwater management facility design, packaged wastewater plant, force main, lift station, roadway design, concurrency review and environmental permitting. One of the major aspects of this project was the design of 2,000 linear feet of roadway connecting County Road 153 to the project site. Other services included design of 2,500 linear feet for gas line extension, 2,000 linear feet of off-site sanitary sewer, and 4,000 linear feet of water line extension. To meet the client’s demand, we were able to produce approved construction plans and permits within three and a half months. Total project cost was $11 million.
This newest Leon County High School is a state of the art facility with cutting edge technology. Chiles High School is situated on a 70 acre site. SER was responsible for coordinating all site planning and environmental permitting activities, including meeting all County Growth Management requirements, as well as securing stormwater and NPDES permits.
Spectra Engineering under contract with a local architect, provided site planning and engineering, environmental studies, grading and drainage design and permitting services. Other service include parking lot improvements, landscaping and stormwater facilities.
SER was selected to perform master plan and driveway improvements for Kate Sullivan Elementary School. Under this contract, SER developed a Master Plan including different design alternatives and cost estimates. We also provided site engineering, grading, drainage, roadway design, permitting and land surveying services as part of this project.
As the civil engineering sub-consultant to a local architect, Spectra Engineering assisted in the planning and design of FAMU’s first modern child care facility. This multi-million building and associated amenities was constructed at the north side of campus. Spectra Engineering is providing the following services: land surveying, site planning and civil engineering, water and wastewater systems design, environmental permitting, and construction/field inspection.
As a consultant to an architectural firm, Spectra Engineering was awarded a contract for the design of the FAMU School of Business & Industry (SBI) Addition. As the civil engineer for this project, Spectra Engineering was responsible for site development, site grading, drainage, and utilities design. Other services include the design of water supply and wastewater systems, drainage structures, and stormwater management facility. We also secured necessary environmental permits. Total project cost: approximately $4 million.
FAMU General Classroom Building. SER provided surveying, civil and site engineering design, environmental studies, grading, drainage, stormwater facility design, and permitting services for this 60,000-SF teaching facility.
FAMU Plant Operations Facility. SER provided civil/site engineering: grading, stormwater and environ. engineering, utility design, including water, sanitary system, gas, electrical, and widening of Wahnish Way south of Osceola Street to Gore Street and included the creation of turning and bike lanes, sidewalks, curb and gutter, and permitting.
FAMU Foster-Tanner Addition and Renovation. SER provided site planning and engineering, environmental studies, water and wastewater systems design, and construction management services.
FAMU Students Services Center. SER provided surveying, site planning and civil engineering, environmental studies, water and wastewater systems design, and permitting.
The project involves the addition of 47,000 GSF to FAMU Colemen Library. Spectra Engineering is the civil and site engineering consultant for this project. SER is providing civil engineering design including water and sewer extension and design, grading and drainage system, environmental permitting, stormwater systems design and construction administration.
This project involves the construction of approximately 63,000 Gross Square Feet (GSF) for Phase I and 25,000 GSF for Phase II of this state of the art facility for the Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy. The different components of the building include a auditorium, classrooms, research center, conference centers, and offices. Spectra Engineering & Research as the civil, site and environmental engineering consultant for this project is providing site planning and design, general civil engineering and design, land surveying, stormwater and drainage design, environmental permitting, utility and infrastructure design, roadway design and construction administration.
The project involves the design and construction of an 47,000 GSF building to house the Carnegie Library which contains black archives and preservation materials. Spectra Engineering is the civil and site engineering consultant for this project. SER is providing civil engineering design including water and sewer extension and design, grading and drainage system, environmental permitting, stormwater systems design and construction administration.
This is a multi-phase project which consists of designing a 99,554 square foot academic space for the School of Journalism, Media and Graphic Arts Building at Florida A&M University. The building will house administration, classrooms, teaching labs, research labs and instructional media. Spectra Engineering is the civil and site engineering consultant for this project. SER is providing civil engineering design including water and sewer extension and design, grading and drainage system, environmental permitting, stormwater systems design and construction administration.
FAMU Developmental Research School (Middle & High School)
For additional educational facility projects, please see “Government Agencies” below.
The variety of professional disciplines within Spectra Engineering & Research, Inc. has allowed us to design exciting livable housing and communities in North and Central Florida. Our engineers, surveyors, planners, and environmentalists have utilized innovative skills to design and permit environmentally sensitive projects. These communities include planned urban developments, housing for the handicap, retirement communities, student housing, apartments, townhomes and subdivisions.
Goodwill Industries, Inc. hired Spectra Engineering through a local architect provided civil, environmental and site engineering design services for different HUD projects located in Leon, Bay, and Jackson Counties. These projects involved the design of multi-housing units for the handicapped. Spectra Engineering provided site engineering, grading, drainage and stormwater facilities, sanitary sewer systems, potable water distribution, roadway design, bike lanes, sidewalks, parking, curbs and gutters. Spectra Engineering successfully secured local, state, and federal environmental permits for these projects. Each of the projects covered over 4 acres and had a construction cost of more than $2.5 million.
The client hired SER to prepare master plan and preliminary design services for 12 acre site to house single family homes, elderly care facilities, day care, and elderly care services. This site posed unique challenges with the environment since the site contained floodplain areas, wetlands and other environmental sensitive features. As part of the master plan, part of the site was set aside for wastewater treatment plant, well design, stormwater facility, pools and other recreational facilities.
SER was hired by a nonprofit agency to help with the master plan and design of townhomes and duplexes. SER performed surveying services, environmental assessment of land, civil engineering design, planning, and permitting. The project involved two stages. Stage one involved the construction of 22 town homes and stage two involved construction of single and family homes and duplexes. Other services performed include design of wastewater system, stormwater system, drainage facility and securing necessary building permits.
The scope for this project involved the master planning and design of a 30 -acre subdivision. The subdivision at build out will accommodate 90 single family homes with all amenities. Services provided include, complete roadway and parking design, stormwater management facilities, drainage studies and design, grading, water and wastewater system design, stormwater management facilities modeling and design, environmental engineering services, infrastructure planning & upgrade, stormwater management permits and construction plans and specifications. The following streets were designed as part of Pine Ridge Estate Subdivision in Thomasville, Georgia:
Braunson Street, Pinecrest Lane, Pinecrest Boulevard, Chris Court Williams Court, and Brandson Court
Spectra was hired by a local developer to plan and design Woodberry Subdivision located in Tallahassee, Florida. The site for this development posed several challenging environmental issues including steep slope, wetlands, floodplains areas, and other environmental features. Our engineers planned and designed a new street, Fairmont Road, and 30 lots for single and multifamily dwellings as part of the subdivision. Other services performed include site development, stormwater facilities design, roadway design, water and sewer infrastructure design and extension, environmental permitting, and construction administration.
This is part of a housing project designed and developed for students at Florida A&M University. The developer hire Spectra Engineering & Research to prepare site planning and site design of the duplexes. Spectra provided surveying, civil and site engineering design, water and sewer system design, and environmental permitting.
Spectra Engineering & Research was hired in collaboration with an architect to design Bethel Towers, an assisted living elderly housing community in Leon County. This modern and mulit-story facility for the elderly has over 60 units. The facility includes shops, recreation center and other amenities. SER provided civil engineering design, including water and sewer extension and design, grading and drainage system, environmental permitting, stormwater systems design and construction administration.
Spectra Engineering & Research, Inc. has been involved in the design, planning and construction of several new churches, fellowship halls, and additions to several existing churches. SER has been able to provide full professionals services, including turn-key and design-build services to various churches. Our staff is familiar with the difficulties of financing and fund-raising and are willing to work with the churches through those difficulties. SER has provided the following services to churches:
University Ministries Church of God in Christ. SER provided site development and engineering, including access roadway, water and wastewater systems design, and permitting services.
Christ Gospel Church. SER provided land surveying, civil and site engineering, water and wastewater systems design, and environmental permitting.
A client hired the services of our firm to investigate the cause of severe cracks along the side of the church walls, floors and the settlement of the wall and foundation. Through our analysis and investigation, we discovered that the church was built at the site of an old landfill. We were able to restore the church by raising and leveling the floors and walls. We used piling to stabilize the building and floors. Through this process we were able to save the client a great deal of money in renovation cost.
Friendship AME Church. SER provided land surveying, site development and civil engineering, infrastructure design, and environmental permitting.
Spectra Engineering & Research was hired to plan and design masterplan and new construction of their sanctuary and fellowship hall. The site for the project was a 25-acre parcel that posed different challenges including 100-year flood plain, wetlands and other natural feature. Spectra Engineering developed the masterplan, provided civil and site design, water and wastewater design, roadway design, parking lot design, grading/drainage design, stormwater facility design and construction administration. Spectra also hired and managed other consultants (Architects, MPE), that participated in the projects.
Spectra Engineering & Research was hired by Abundant Life Ministries to plan and design a master plan for their “vision” and proposed growth. The elements of the master plan included worship center, prayer tower, community performing arts center, the whole man center, saint’s plaza, playground, fountains, and commercial/retail area. Other features include parking lots, extensive landscaping and stormwater facility. Spectra’s staff worked with the church, pastor and members in communicating their dreams for the preliminary design.
Testarina Primitive Baptist Church hired Spectra Engineering & Research to plan and design an expansion of the present church and proposed master plan including a 700 seat sanctuary, fellowship hall, gymnasium, parking facility and infrastructure improvement. Some unique challenges of master plan include canopy road restrictions, absence of centralized sanitary sewer systems in the area and water system extensions.
Spectra Engineering & Research provided planning, site and civil engineering services to a local church for the proposed expansion and new construction. Some of the services provided include; site development, parking lot improvement, drainage design, stormwater facilities, water and wastewater systems.
Spectra Engineering & Research was hired to assist an architectural firm in the planning and design of massive addition to an existing church facility. Spectra provided surveying services, site and civil engineering design, parking lot facilities, water and wastewater system design, stormwater facility design, environmental permitting and construction administration.
This reputable church in Tallahassee embarked on a major expansion that would triple its current building size, provide additional parking and other amenities. Spectra Engineering & Research was hired as their civil engineering consultant. SER provided site planning, civil engineering design, parking lot design, stormwater facility design, environmental permitting and construction administration.
Spectra Engineering & Research provided planning, site and civil engineering services to a local church for the proposed expansion and new construction. Some of the services provided include; site development, parking lot improvement, drainage design, stormwater facilities, water and wastewater systems.
Spectra’s staff assisted a church in the acquisition of new property or land for their proposed new church project. Spectra Engineering as the civil engineering consultant for this church provided planning and site layout. Other services to be provided would include; site development, civil engineering services, stormwater design, roadway design and permitting.
Spectra Engineering & Research was hired to plan and design masterplan and new construction of their sanctuary and fellowship hall. The site for the project was a 25-acre parcel that posed different challenges including 100-year flood plain, wetlands and other natural feature. Spectra Engineering developed the masterplan, provided civil and site design, water and wastewater design, roadway design, parking lot design, grading/drainage design, stormwater facility design and construction administration.
Spectra Engineering & Research, Inc. prides itself on an impressive history of providing professional engineering and surveying services for a variety of government agencies. Many of these have become repeat clients for SER as we have completed several projects for these agencies and municipalities. Some are currently in design phase, while the rest are under construction. For all of these projects, SER provided full civil and site engineering, site planning, permitting and constructio administration.
FAMU Plant Operations Facility. SER provided civil/site engineering: grading, stormwater and environ. engineering, utility design, including water, sanitary system, gas, electrical, and widening of Wahnish Way south of Osceola Street to Gore Street and included the creation of turning and bike lanes, sidewalks, curb and gutter, and permitting.
FAMU Foster-Tanner Addition and Renovation. SER provided site planning and engineering, environmental studies, water and wastewater systems design, and construction management services.
As the civil engineering sub-consultant to a local architect, Spectra Engineering assisted in the planning and design of FAMU’s first modern child care facility. This multi-million building and associated amenities was constructed at the north side of campus. Spectra Engineering is providing the following services: land surveying, site planning and civil engineering, water and wastewater systems design, environmental permitting, and construction/field inspection.
As a consultant to an architectural firm, Spectra Engineering was awarded a contract for the design of the FAMU School of Business & Industry (SBI) Addition. As the civil engineer for this project, Spectra Engineering was responsible for site development, site grading, drainage, and utilities design. Other services include the design of water supply and wastewater systems, drainage structures, and stormwater management facility. We also secured necessary environmental permits. Total project cost: approximately $4 million.
FAMU General Classroom Building. SER provided surveying, civil and site engineering design, environmental studies, grading, drainage, stormwater facility design, and permitting services for this 60,000-SF teaching facility.
FAMU Decked Parking Garage. Located on Wahnish Way, FAMU new decked parking garage was conceive to help ease the problem of insufficient parking spaces at the university. As the project’s civil engineer, Spectra Engineering provided the following services: land surveying, site engineering, grading, drainage, stormwater systems design, and environmental permitting.
Spectra Engineering provided site engineering design, drainage, grading, stormwater facilities, and environmental permitting services, for this 450 car parking facility.
FAMU Students Services Center. SER provided surveying, site planning and civil engineering, environmental studies, water and wastewater systems design, and permitting.
This is a multi-phase project which consists of designing a 99,554 square foot academic space for the School of Journalism, Media and Graphic Arts Building at Florida A&M University. The building will house administration, classrooms, teaching labs, research labs and instructional media. Spectra Engineering is the civil and site engineering consultant for this project. SER is providing civil engineering design including water and sewer extension and design, grading and drainage system, environmental permitting, stormwater systems design and construction administration.
The project involves the addition of 47,000 GSF to FAMU Colemen Library. Spectra Engineering is the civil and site engineering consultant for this project. SER is providing civil engineering design including water and sewer extension and design, grading and drainage system, environmental permitting, stormwater systems design and construction administration.
This project involves the construction of approximately 63,000 Gross Square Feet (GSF) for Phase I and 25,000 GSF for Phase II of this state of the art facility for the Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy. The different components of the building include a auditorium, classrooms, research center, conference centers, and offices. Spectra Engineering & Research as the civil, site and environmental engineering consultant for this project is providing site planning and design, general civil engineering and design, land surveying, stormwater and drainage design, environmental permitting, utility and infrastructure design, roadway design and construction administration.
The project involves the design and construction of an 47,000 GSF building to house the Carnegie Library which contains black archives and preservation materials. Spectra Engineering is the civil and site engineering consultant for this project. SER is providing civil engineering design including water and sewer extension and design, grading and drainage system, environmental permitting, stormwater systems design and construction administration.
Agency | Type of Continuing Service Contract | Years |
Department of Management Services Area 1(11 counties) | Civil Engineering, Water, and Sewer Services | 2000-2004 |
Department of Environmental Protection District 1 | Civil Engineering Consultant | 2001-2006 |
Leon County Board of Commissioners | Civil Engineering and Surveying Services | 2003-2008 |
Leon County School Board | Civil Engineering and Surveying Services | 2002-2014 |
Florida A&M University | Civil Engineering and Surveying Services | 2002-2011 |
Suwannee River Water Management District | Consulting Engineer-of-Record | 2000-2004 |
Suwannee River Water Management District | Environmental Services Consultant | 2002-2011 |
Northwest Florida Water Management District | Environmental Services Consultant | 2003-2011 |
Florida State University | Civil / Structural Consultant | 2001-2003 |
Town of Eatonville Florida | Civil / Planning Consultant | 2002-2011 |
Leon County Operation Center has a modern building design with cutting-edge technology for the Leon County Public Works and Parks and Recreation Departments. The 20,000 sq.ft. building is part of a master plan for the centralization of various Leon County operations. Spectra Engineering, as the civil and environmental consultant for this project, provided master plan studies, PUD rezoning, civil and site engineering design, drainage and storm water design, water and sewer system extension and design, land surveying, environmental permitting and construction administration.
Spectra is currently under contract with Leon County to provide professional civil engineering services for the design of several components of the master plan and building.
Orange Avenue PD&E Study and 30% Design
Spectra Engineering & Research, Inc., was hired by Leon County Commission to conduct a PD&E study and 30-percent construction document of a 1.7 mile segment of Orange Avenue. Orange Avenue was originally a to lane major arterial. Part of the design task and studies was to expand it to a four-lane divided highway with a median. Services provided in this project include right-of-way surveying, roadway design, alternatives analysis, preliminary and final engineering reports, permitting, public participation and 30-percent design and construction documents.
The first Leon County Solid Waste Transfer Station is being designed for construction on a 21 acre site on Gum Road in Tallahassee. This facility comprised of the transfer station, offices, weight station, storage building and lift station, totaling over 33,800 GSF. Spectra Engineering is responsible for the site planning and design, civil engineering design, including access road, drainage and grading, parking facilities, water and wastewater system design, environmental design, stormwater facilities design, environmental permitting and expert witness. The location for this project was controversial and the site has certain design challenges including wetlands, 100-year flood plain and significant slopes. Dual stormwater facilities were designed to meet Local and State rate control and treatment requirements.
SER provided civil and site engineering design, site planning, grading, drainage, water and wastewater systems design, traffic studies, stormwater and environmental permitting for Leon County’s new Northeast Branch Library.
SER was hired by Leon County to design a new Lake Munson Park. This park is to be located on a 62 acre site next to Lake Munson in Leon County. Part of the design element for this park include the access road, parking lot, rest room facilities, nature trails/boardwalk, observation pier, picnic shelters, boat ramp, bike path, walk bridge and support facilities. This park is currently under construction.
As part of a design team, SER provided civil and site engineering design, site planning, grading, drainage, water and wastewater systems design, traffic studies, stormwater and environmental permitting for Leon County’s new B.L. Perry Branch Library.
The proposed Leon County Operation Center Master Plan is envisioned to upgrade the centralization of the Leon County Public Works offices, fleet management operation, warehouses, fuel depot, and storage spaces. The master plan will be built in phases. The purpose of the master plan is to provide the County a better organizational framework needed for the improvement of the Leon County Operation Center site for the next generation. the primary goals of this effort is to accommodate current and future County needs on the site, produce efficient site development approach that maximizes site utilization for the County, encompassing planned adjoining development impacting the site.
Other Planned Unit Development
& Rezoning Projects
Agency | Type of Continuing Service Contract | Years |
Department of Management Services Area 1(11 counties) | Civil Engineering, Water, and Sewer Services | 2000-2004 |
Department of Environmental Protection District 1 | Civil Engineering Consultant | 2001-2006 |
Leon County Board of Commissioners | Civil Engineering and Surveying Services | 2003-2008 |
Leon County School Board | Civil Engineering and Surveying Services | 2002-2014 |
Florida A&M University | Civil Engineering and Surveying Services | 2002-2011 |
Suwannee River Water Management District | Consulting Engineer-of-Record | 2000-2004 |
Suwannee River Water Management District | Environmental Services Consultant | 2002-2011 |
Northwest Florida Water Management District | Environmental Services Consultant | 2003-2011 |
Florida State University | Civil / Structural Consultant | 2001-2003 |
Town of Eatonville Florida | Civil / Planning Consultant | 2002-2011 |
This newest Leon County High School is a state of the art facility with cutting edge technology. Chiles High School is situated on a 70 acre site. SER was responsible for coordinating all site planning and environmental permitting activities, including meeting all County Growth Management requirements, as well as securing stormwater and NPDES permits.
SER was selected to perform master plan and driveway improvements for Kate Sullivan Elementary School. Under this contract, SER developed a Master Plan including different design alternatives and cost estimates. We also provided site engineering, grading, drainage, roadway design, permitting and land surveying services as part of this project.
Spectra Engineering under contract with a local architect, provided site planning and engineering, environmental studies, grading and drainage design and permitting services. Other service include parking lot improvements, landscaping and stormwater facilities.
SER provided site planning, site engineering and environmental permitting services. Other services included road improvement, curb and gutter construction, drainage and erosion improvements, landscaping, and picnic area.
Spectra Engineering provided civil, site and environmental engineering design services for the Gadsden County School Board on the Board’s new 50-acre Havana Middle School in Havana, Florida. Spectra Engineering performed site engineering, infrastructure and utility design, stormwater management facility design, packaged wastewater plant, force main, lift station, roadway design, concurrency review and environmental permitting. One of the major aspects of this project was the design of 2,000 linear feet of roadway connecting County Road 153 to the project site. Other services included design of 2,500 linear feet for gas line extension, 2,000 linear feet of off-site sanitary sewer, and 4,000 linear feet of water line extension. To meet the client’s demand, we were able to produce approved construction plans and permits within three and a half months. Total project cost was $11 million.
Agency | Type of Continuing Service Contract | Years |
Department of Management Services Area 1(11 counties) | Civil Engineering, Water, and Sewer Services | 2000-2004 |
Department of Environmental Protection District 1 | Civil Engineering Consultant | 2001-2006 |
Leon County Board of Commissioners | Civil Engineering and Surveying Services | 2003-2008 |
Leon County School Board | Civil Engineering and Surveying Services | 2002-2014 |
Florida A&M University | Civil Engineering and Surveying Services | 2002-2011 |
Suwannee River Water Management District | Consulting Engineer-of-Record | 2000-2004 |
Suwannee River Water Management District | Environmental Services Consultant | 2002-2011 |
Northwest Florida Water Management District | Environmental Services Consultant | 2003-2011 |
Florida State University | Civil / Structural Consultant | 2001-2003 |
Town of Eatonville Florida | Civil / Planning Consultant | 2002-2011 |
SER was hired by the Department of Corrections (DOC) as a prime consultant to prepare the Master Plan of a 300 acre site for a major correctional institution and annex, and full engineering design and construction administration of a work camp on a 50 acre site. SER provided the topographical survey of the 300 acre site. The Master Plan involved planning for roadway, buildings, T-cells, infrastructure and utility design and layout, stormwater facilities, water and sanitary sewer design and coordination, among others. The design of the work camp involves elements such as roadway design, parking lot, several dormitories, gate house, food services facilities, some houses, multipurpose buildings and others. The site design was complex and involved mitigation of environmentally sensitive areas, water and sanitary sewer extension, stormwater facilities, and management of unsuitable soil conditions. This project was designed, permitted and constructed on time and completed 3 months ahead of schedule.
Agency | Type of Continuing Service Contract | Years |
Department of Management Services Area 1(11 counties) | Civil Engineering, Water, and Sewer Services | 2000-2004 |
Department of Environmental Protection District 1 | Civil Engineering Consultant | 2001-2006 |
Leon County Board of Commissioners | Civil Engineering and Surveying Services | 2003-2008 |
Leon County School Board | Civil Engineering and Surveying Services | 2002-2014 |
Florida A&M University | Civil Engineering and Surveying Services | 2002-2011 |
Suwannee River Water Management District | Consulting Engineer-of-Record | 2000-2004 |
Suwannee River Water Management District | Environmental Services Consultant | 2002-2011 |
Northwest Florida Water Management District | Environmental Services Consultant | 2003-2011 |
Florida State University | Civil / Structural Consultant | 2001-2003 |
Town of Eatonville Florida | Civil / Planning Consultant | 2002-2011 |
Agency | Type of Continuing Service Contract | Years |
Department of Management Services Area 1(11 counties) | Civil Engineering, Water, and Sewer Services | 2000-2004 |
Department of Environmental Protection District 1 | Civil Engineering Consultant | 2001-2006 |
Leon County Board of Commissioners | Civil Engineering and Surveying Services | 2003-2008 |
Leon County School Board | Civil Engineering and Surveying Services | 2002-2014 |
Florida A&M University | Civil Engineering and Surveying Services | 2002-2011 |
Suwannee River Water Management District | Consulting Engineer-of-Record | 2000-2004 |
Suwannee River Water Management District | Environmental Services Consultant | 2002-2011 |
Northwest Florida Water Management District | Environmental Services Consultant | 2003-2011 |
Florida State University | Civil / Structural Consultant | 2001-2003 |
Town of Eatonville Florida | Civil / Planning Consultant | 2002-2011 |
Agency | Type of Continuing Service Contract | Years |
Department of Management Services Area 1(11 counties) | Civil Engineering, Water, and Sewer Services | 2000-2004 |
Department of Environmental Protection District 1 | Civil Engineering Consultant | 2001-2006 |
Leon County Board of Commissioners | Civil Engineering and Surveying Services | 2003-2008 |
Leon County School Board | Civil Engineering and Surveying Services | 2002-2014 |
Florida A&M University | Civil Engineering and Surveying Services | 2002-2011 |
Suwannee River Water Management District | Consulting Engineer-of-Record | 2000-2004 |
Suwannee River Water Management District | Environmental Services Consultant | 2002-2011 |
Northwest Florida Water Management District | Environmental Services Consultant | 2003-2011 |
Florida State University | Civil / Structural Consultant | 2001-2003 |
Town of Eatonville Florida | Civil / Planning Consultant | 2002-2011 |
Gretna Industrial Park was design to attract industries and businesses to the Town of Gretna. This is the town’s biggest and only planned Industrial Complex. Spectra assisted in the redesign of the park and provided surveying services and legal descriptions for the City.
Town of Gretna hired Spectra Engineering through a special grant to redevelop an area of the City. Spectra Engineering provided surveying services, site and civil engineering design, planning, and construction document. Some of the elements of this park include providing parking facilities, bathrooms, softball fields, tennis courts, stormwater facilities and landscaping.
Spectra Engineering & Research, Inc. provides Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services to assist project owners in executing construction projects in a timely and cost-effective manner. Construction quality is assured through a well-managed program of inspection, materials, and testing. SER’s construction inspectors and technicians are extremely experienced in the disciplines necessary to provide quality inspection programs.
SER’s staff has provided design office technical support as well as field CEI services on a wide range of projects. Our staff has developed a keen awareness of problems that can be encountered in the construction process. When construction problems arise in the field, a working knowledge of both the design and materials control issues, as well as normal construction practices, allows SER’s staff to propose timely, accurate and cost effective alternatives and solutions for the contractors’ field personnel.
Town of Eatonville – Kennedy Boulevard Streetscape
Spectra Engineering & Research, Inc., is providing Construction Administration, Construction Engineering Inspections, and Construction Certifications for this 0.5 mile urban streetscape that includes mill and re-surfacing of the existing streets and installation of a new stormwater system.
SER has been involved and provided a broad range of services to airports ranging from planning to design-build. Spectra has successfully worked with airport authorities, county commissions, city councils, airlines, and FDOT to name a few. Spectra Engineering has a diversified team of professional engineers, professional surveyors and mappers, project managers, administrative, technical, and support staff with a wide range of extensive experience in planning, designing and construction phases, we can offer total project management from initial planning stages through project completion. We have built a track record of providing quality services. Our ultimate goal in every project, big or small, is to completely satisfy our clients.
Spectra Engineering & Research, Inc. has extensive experience in providing services as part of continuing service contracts. Spectra has had the opportunity to service several communities, state and local agencies as a continuing service consultant in engineering and environmental services.