Metro Transit’s Overhaul Base Facility on Cleveland Avenue in Saint Paul needed a renovation. The facility is where buses are overhauled when they reach the halfway point of their lifespan or involved in a collision. Originally built in 1981, the project consisted of renovations of the existing building and site along with a building expansion for a paint booth.

Rani provided survey, civil engineering and structural engineering.

Professional services included:

• Developed structural plans and specifications for the building addition: footings, slab on grade and ceiling and wall members. Renovation of existing building including design of mezzanines and bus access lintels.
• Developed site plans and specifications: approved site plan, grading plan, erosion control plans, demolition plans, site utility plans and details.
• Reviewed civil and structural cost estimates.
• Provided design plans and a detailed construction cost estimate
• Designed two conceptual site plans with options to increase parking and provide better traffic flow.
• Stormwater management plans: hydrologic calculations, Best Management Practices and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.
• Accommodated pedestrian movement and ADA requirements in the design.
• Provided analysis of bus and delivery truck movements through the site.
• Coordinated with Metro Transit for comments and approvals.
• Supplemental topographic survey to update the existing boundary/topographic survey