Projects

MFS Engineers & Surveyors provided site/civil and geotechnical engineering services in support of the Fort Independence Playground Reconstruction project in the Bronx, New York for NYC Parks. The park, last reconstructed over 20 years ago, required a comprehensive upgrade to include new play equipment, safety surfacing, spray shower, seating areas, security lighting, fencing, pavement and sidewalk improvements to meet ADA compliance, curbs, and landscaping, along with water and sewer system upgrades.

The MFS site/civil engineering team developed design plans for site grading, stormwater drainage, utility layouts, erosion and sediment control, and site improvements in accordance with NYCDPR and NYCDEP standards. The team prepared detailed design submissions at 50%, 80%, and final phases, incorporating client and agency feedback to produce signed and sealed construction documents for bidding. MFS coordinated with NYC agencies for permitting, including NYCDOB Earthwork Filing, NYCDOT Sidewalk and Curb Applications, and NYCDEP submissions for stormwater management and site connection proposals. Additionally, MFS prepared a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to ensure compliance with NYCDEP’s Unified Stormwater Rules. During construction, MFS provided administration support, including submittal review, RFIs, construction sketches, and SWPPP inspections.

The MFS geotechnical engineering team performed a detailed subsurface investigation to support the design and construction phases. The scope included pre-mobilization literature review, development of a subsurface investigation plan, and coordination with stakeholders for boring locations. Field operations involved advancing up to five geotechnical borings and conducting permeability tests at two locations, each drilled to depths of approximately 15 feet or refusal. On-site oversight ensured accurate logging of subsurface conditions, soil classifications per USCS and NYCBC standards, and groundwater observations. Laboratory testing followed to determine soil characteristics through moisture content, sieve analyses, and hydrometer analysis. MFS compiled the data into a comprehensive Scope Summary Memorandum, including boring logs, permeability results, and geotechnical recommendations for the project team.