sobo Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Some of you out there in cc.com land are aware that I was working pretty hard on a huge proposal for a big new railroad overpass project here in the Tri-Cities a few weeks ago. After submitting the proposal, we got short-listed to interview for the project. Then there was the weekend spent preparing the PowerPoint presentation for the big interview. Then there was the big interview in front of the client. Then there were the second round eliminations. It was down to my firm and two others. Then there were the third round eliminations. Then it was down to my firm and the competition's team. I've been sweatin' bullets for almost two weeks while the city pondered which team was the best for this $20 million bridge project. Found out about two hours ago that... WE GOT IT!!!!1 The client wants a draft scope of work and fee estimate by COB tomorrow night. I'm gonna be so damn busy... I just wanted you all to know that if you never hear from me again, I'm not dead. I'm just buried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuMR Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 so....who is the bridge sub?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted July 9, 2008 Author Share Posted July 9, 2008 we are doing the bridge ourselves. we do that kinda thing a lot. I'm goin' drinkin' now, cuz it's the last suds I'm gonna have time for for a while now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevbone Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Sweet Sobo.....feels good when the hard work pays off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Congratulations Paul! Now if only my company could win a fucking proposal sometime soon.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billcoe Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Congrats Paul! Hope ya make lots and build the best RR bridge the world has seen that outlasts your grandkids grandkids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denalidave Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 So since you won't be needing any of that climbing stuff anymore, I'd be happy to "rack sit" for you. I normally charge a small fee for this service but since you seem like such a nice guy I will do it for free. Congrats on your gig! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted July 9, 2008 Author Share Posted July 9, 2008 Thanks all, guys! Just finished quaffing the last beers I'll see for a few days weeks. And Bill, we'll be designing a 4-lane roadway bridge... over the railroad yards of Pasco. So it's not a RR bridge, but a roadway bridge crossing the RR. And thanks for the well-wishing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuMR Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Congrats Paul! Hope ya make lots and build the best RR bridge the world has seen that outlasts your grandkids grandkids! It can't be the best RR bridge the world has seen cuz that comes out of our office! PFFFFFFT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canyondweller Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Always thought it would be cool to work on a bridge; I did get the opportunity to do some capacity retrofit on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge down in the Bay Area. I'd love to build a dam, though; that would rock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billcoe Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 And Bill, we'll be designing a 4-lane roadway bridge... over the railroad yards of Pasco. So it's not a RR bridge, but a roadway bridge crossing the RR. And thanks for the well-wishing! even better: a place to sleep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted July 9, 2008 Author Share Posted July 9, 2008 And a fresh canvas for all the Pasco taggers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted July 9, 2008 Author Share Posted July 9, 2008 Congrats Paul! Hope ya make lots and build the best RR bridge the world has seen that outlasts your grandkids grandkids! It can't be the best RR bridge the world has seen cuz that comes out of our office! PFFFFFFT! Meh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Congratulations!! The first time I was in Pasco I got left on a side rail about 5 miles out. I was 17 and riding the rails. It would have been good if there was anything like a bridge that we could have seen. Put a flag pole on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pindude Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Congratz Paul. My bro-in-law's firm did the historic Monroe St. Bridge reconstruction recently here in Spokane. Also one of my Structural Engineer bud's got to work on the Golden Gate reconstruction as his very first job back in the early 80s, when they replaced all the rivets, among other things. When's construction start, and how long is long is your project scheduled to last? Hopefully you get enough time away not only for family, but to climb and play and not turn into a pumpkin. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Conway Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted July 10, 2008 Author Share Posted July 10, 2008 Bug- That's way too cool. Where were you hoboing from/to? Ever get booted by The Man during your travels? Steve- What's your BIL's name and who does he work for? Scheduled for construction in early 2011. Done by 2012. Doubtful, but I'm hopeful, at least. HC- Cash my check, will ya? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 hopefully you didn't pay for what what Hugh gives freely. actually he begs to give. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted July 10, 2008 Author Share Posted July 10, 2008 does he freely give away BD light Ds? If so, I've been had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 you've been had. if you tell him you're his friend he'll give you a whole rack of C4s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted July 10, 2008 Author Share Posted July 10, 2008 but I'd feel so dirty afterwards... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 whatever you do, don't let him out of that pit in kurt's basement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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