Projects

MFS Engineers & Surveyors provided professional site-civil and geotechnical engineering support services for the New York City Department of Design and Construction (NYCDDC) Borough-Based Jail Program facility in Bronx, New York. The scope of work involved the redevelopment of the former NYPD Bronx Tow Pound site to construct a new detention facility of approximately 1,270,000 gsf of detention space, support functions, community facilities, retail space and below-grade accessory parking spaces. Located adjacent to active New York City streets and in close proximity to existing MTA infrastructure, the project required significant interagency coordination, permitting, and careful construction oversight. Matrix New World Engineering (MNWE) served as the Civil and Geotechnical Engineer of Record.

MFS provided extensive site-civil engineering design, drafting, and permitting to support the 90% and 100% Construction Document submissions. Services included the preparation of vibration monitoring plans and specifications, development of maintenance and protection of traffic plans, and preparation of proposed street signage plans.

MFS supported the preparation of NYCDEP permits, including NYCDEP-BWSO site connection proposals for both temporary and permanent connections, as well as NYCDEP-BEPA stormwater pollution prevention plans. The firm also supported permitting efforts with the NYCDOB and NYCDOT, and prepared civil permit plans required by the MTA for work within 200 feet of transit infrastructure and for underground utility installations.

MFS also provided comprehensive geotechnical engineering services during both the design and construction phases of the project. During the pre-construction and design phases, MFS reviewed and evaluated subsurface investigation reports and geotechnical data to assess soil and groundwater conditions. The team coordinated closely with the Geotechnical Engineer of Record to provide technical input for excavation and foundation design development, evaluate support of excavation (SOE) systems, and review contractor submittals related to excavation activities. MFS also assisted in evaluating potential risks to adjacent structures and nearby MTA infrastructure.

During construction, MFS delivered full-time special inspection services for excavation and support of excavation activities. On-site engineering personnel provided oversight of excavation operations, soldier pile and lagging installation, and rock pin installation, verifying compliance with Issued for Construction documents and approved submittals. The team monitored field conditions, identified geotechnical variances, and issued detailed daily inspection reports documenting construction progress, activity logs, photographic records, and significant observations.

Throughout the excavation phase, MFS provided ongoing field observations and technical recommendations to maintain excavation stability and minimize impacts to adjacent infrastructure. The firm supported contractor coordination efforts, participated in project meetings, and conducted upper management site visits to ensure quality control and adherence to project requirements.