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SR 70 CorridorSR-70, also known as Okeechobee Road, is an east-west evacuati on route connecti ng St. Lucie and Okeechobee Counti es. GBF’s journey as the CEI prime consultant along this corridor began in September 2005 when the fi rm was awarded the SR-70 Segment 4 project.This project entailed the reconstructi on of 3.1 miles of a two-lane, two-way undivided highway to a four lane divided rural highway and included the constructi on of 2 bridges, the rehabilitati on of 1 bridge, a 12’ shared use path, major earthwork, drainage and revetment acti viti es. This $18m project began in May 2006 and was completed ahead of schedule in July 2008.

During the constructi on of Segment 4 GBF was also awarded the SR-70 Bridge Rehabilitati on project which involved the placement of pipe culverts, sand cement headwalls and fl owable fi ll below 5 bridges within the limits of SR-70 Segments 2 and 3. This project was completed 31% ahead of schedule and 16% under budget.

Shortly aft er the completi on of Segment 4, GBF started on Segment 5, awarded because of the quality CEI services provided on previous projects. Segment 5 is the adjacent project east of Segment 4 and entails the reconstructi on of 4 miles of a two-lane, two-way undivided highway to a four lane divided rural highway, includes the constructi on of 5 bridges, the widening of 1 bridge, a 12’ shared use path, major earthwork, drainage and revetment acti viti es. Also included is a 3 mile conti nuati on of the 12’ shared use path and drainage improvements east to the Turnpike. This $29m project began in June 2007 and is anti cipated to be completed on schedule and under budget in April, 2010.

During the constructi on of Segment 5, FDOT supplemented the contract with an additi onal $2.5M 3 mile milling and resurfacing project on SR 70. This project began in January 2009 and was completed in May 2009, 26% ahead of schedule and 18% under budget.

The GBF SR-70 Team was recently awarded the Segment 3 ARRA project (the adjacent project west of Segment 4). This $12.4M project entails the reconstructi on of 4.4 miles of a two-lane, two-way undivided highway to a four lane divided highway rural including the constructi on of a large canal to the north, a 12’ shared use path, major earthwork, drainage and revetment acti viti es. It began in September 2009 and will conti nue to June 2012.

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Message from GBF’s President

With over $1.2bn in adverti sed ARRA projects to date, transportati on has become a major component of our state’s economic revitalizati on. Thanks to our clients,

contracti ng partners and the hard work and dedicati on of our staff ,

GBF has made signifi cant achievements this year in securing ARRA projects that will play an integral role in Florida’s infrastructure development in the years to come.

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) signed on February 13, 2009, provides unprecedented opportuniti es and responsibiliti es in our industry. The United States President and Congress have also emphasized the need for accountability, effi ciency and transparency in the allocati on and expenditure of ARRA funds. GBF understands our clients’ goals of ti me and money and in meeti ng these goals, will ensure the maximum uti lizati on of ARRA funds. GBF has the resources, training and experience to make ARRA projects a success - our “Shovel-Ready” personnel are all trained in ARRA reporti ng requirements and our fi rm is also LAP certi fi ed.

GBF is thankful for the opportunity aff orded by the sti mulus package in this challenging market. Not only have we been able to secure new work but we have also been able to forge relati onships with new clients requiring CEI services because of the ARRA.

GBF remains committ ed to excellence in client service and would like to thank our staff , clients and contracti ng partners who have all been an integral part of our success.

GBF ENGINEERING, INC. ISSUE No. 2 MAY 2010

Spotlight on ARRA Projects Awarded

Gladys DilmaghaniPresident SR 70, Segment 4

SR 70, Segment 5 Pedestrian Overpass

SR 70, Segment 5 - Matt hews Rd.

SR 70, Segment 3 - 84’ Pipe Culverts

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GBF is currently providing constructi on management services on this District 1 Design-Build ARRA funded project. The project is located in Glades County just west of Clewiston, FL and entails milling and resurfacing, and safety improvements including guardrail installati on. The project area is surrounded by sugar cane fi elds and provides direct access to US 27 for the sugar cane transport vehicles. The Noti ce to Proceed was given on October 22, 2009 with an anti cipated completi on date in August 2010.

GBF in the Community

GBF at Constructi on Career Days

GBF provided another successful Constructi on Career Days (CCD) learning lab.

This is GBF’s 7th year parti cipati ng in CCD as a Silver Sponsorship. GBF S.L.A.P (Signalizati on Lighti ng Acceptance Program) team members provided high school students with instructi on on the latest signal video detecti on technology and its role in the future of constructi on.

Many thanks to the GBF personnel involved in making the labs a success.

Spotlight on ARRA Projects Awarded, Cont’dCR 720 (Glades County) from Hendry County Line to 5.0 miles North of Hendry County Line

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ARRA CEI Oversight & Compliance Projects, Marti n County

GBF was awarded the ARRA oversight contract in the Treasure Coast Area. This contract will allow GBF to serve as the liaison between all the municipaliti es in the Treasure Coast area and FDOT on 9 diff erent constructi on projects. The scope of the work for these projects vary from landscaping improvements to full rehabilitati on projects. These projects have been carefully selected by the municipaliti es so that they qualify for ARRA funds. ARRA funded projects have special contract requirements such as stringent ti meframes, special contract specifi cati ons, transparency of records and more importantly, tracking of labor eff orts.

As an oversight consultant, GBF is responsible for educati ng the municipaliti es involved so that they fully understand and are able to follow ARRA contract requirements. Doing this also further ensures that the municipaliti es are reimbursed for all expenses on the projects.

As an oversight consultant, GBF’s interacti on with the Federal Highway Administrati on (FHWA) is extensive. This contract also allows GBF the opportunity to interact with numerous municipaliti es in the Treasure Coast Area.