Projects

Variety is pretty much a way of life around here: We go from big to small, local to national, public to private, but always keep it person-to-person – we just haven’t found a better way of building business than through building relationships. So get to know a little of our work, and then let’s get to know one another.

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City of Newcastle

Newcastle Animal Shelter

In the rapidly expanding city of Newcastle, balancing growth with budgetary considerations is a pressing challenge. With this context, our architectural vision has materialized in the design of an advanced...

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Dress for Success

Dress for Success

In 2020, Dress for Success Oklahoma City faced a devastating setback when a fire destroyed their facility. Guernsey, a prominent firm known for its commitment to community service, stepped in...

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Oklahoma Department of...

SH-39 Roadway Design: Widen, Resurface and Bridge

The project is located on SH-39, beginning approximately 6.5 miles east of the Cleveland County Line and extending east 6.4 miles to US-177 in Asher, Pottawatomie County. The project includes...

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Oklahoma Department of...

SH-54 Roadway Design: Widen and Resurface

The primary purpose of this project is to widen and overlay two lanes on the existing alignment, add shoulders, and extend cross-drain structures on SH-54, beginning approximately 11.8 miles north...

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Oklahoma Department of...

SH-7 Roadway Design: Bridge and Approaches over Pecan Creek

The primary purpose of this project is to replace the existing span structure with a Reinforced Concrete Box (R.C.B.) and add approach roadway. We performed a hydraulic report to determine...

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Tinker Air Force Base

Rotor Shop Renovation

This project renovated the existing NDI Shop located in Building 3001 at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City. The design provided new rinse booths, renovated the existing drying oven...

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City of Oklahoma...

Capitol Hill Library

Guernsey served as the Architect of Record for the complete renovation and expansion of the Capitol Hill Library. The site was redesigned and the entrance was relocated to provide improved...

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Boeing

Boeing Global Services HQ Tenant Build-Out

The design team worked on a fast track schedule to design this 20,000-square-foot office space in under eight weeks in two phases. Construction is also currently fast tracked to be...

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Central Texas Electric...

Central Texas Electric Cooperative

In Fredericksburg, CTEC established a new Operations and Maintenance building on a ten-acre site adjacent to their headquarters building. The new buildings relocated their linemen, dispatch, and mechanics from temporary...

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City of Enid

Water System Master Plan

The City of Enid (City) supplies potable water to its citizens via groundwater pumped from aquifer systems located to the west and southwest of the City. Concerns over long- term capacity and sustainability of the current well fields, treatment processes...

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Oklahoma Department of...

Statewide Bridge Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation consisted of the following: Re-deckingRehabilitation and overlaysBridge paintingExpansion joint repair and/or replacementStructural steel repair and/or replacement including beams, shoes, bearings, pads, rockers, etc.Bridge rail and guard rail repair and/or replacement along with other safety appurtenances and approach slab work...

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City of Edmond, OK

Transportation Master Plan

Guernsey along with teaming partner, Wilbur Smith Associates (WSA) out of Houston, TX was selected to develop a Master Transportation Plan for the City of Edmond (City). The plan involved recommended transportation improvements needed to accommodate travel demands through the...

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City of Edmond

Land Use Plan Update

The City of Edmond (City) contracted with Wilbur Smith Associates (WSA) along with Guernsey, and Howard Fairbairn Site Design to provide professional planning services to assist the City with the preparation of an updated Edmond Plan. Edmond is a community...

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McAfee & Taft Attorneys at Law

Environmental Oversight & Investigations

Guernsey was contacted to be their environmental consultant and oversee all environmental investigations to be conducted at each facility. Guernsey was also asked to review environmental records associated with previous known impacts to the soil and groundwater by an adjoining...

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Confidential

Engineering Study, Evaluation and Report

One Generating Station (Plant) operates a 23,000 acre-ft. man-made lake. The Plant has three gas-fired, 500-MW units. The lake dam was completed in 1968 and is 3,400 feet in length. The second Plant is located near a 149,000 acre-ft. man-made...

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Confidential

Facility Site Characterization

Guernsey was selected by a law firm to support Gibson regarding regulatory compliance issues that could become criminal charges. Guernsey prepared an Assessment Work Plan for Gibson and submitted it to the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ). Guernsey performed...

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Wyoming Water Development...

Water Master Plan Study

This master plan study addressed inventorying system components and conditions, performing hydraulic modeling of the system, analyzing system adequacy to meet current and future needs, identifying needed future improvements, providing cost estimates, and identifying funding opportunities to implement the improvements...

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PFM Group

Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments

Guernsey visited and evaluated 33 sites. An Independent Engineers Report (IER) was developed by Guernsey. An Environmental and Regulatory Summary based on existing permits and approvals, the limitations and requirements they place on operations and a general assessment of each...

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Oklahoma Water Resources Board

Reservoir Viability Study/Evaluation

Guernsey identified all the significant historic undeveloped reservoir sites in Oklahoma (125 sites), reviewed existing information, performed a “Fatal Flaws” analysis to efficiently eliminate unsuitable candidates, and categorized the desirability of the remaining options. A total of 125 reservoir sites...

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Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation...

Facilities Assessment and Historic Preservation Master Plan

The assessment determined each facility’s renovation needs, developed an estimated construction cost for the recommended items in each facility, and prioritized the recommended renovations based on the funds available. Facilities assessed included log cabins and dining facilities. These structures are...

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Office of Management and...

Environmental IDIQ Program

Services were assigned on a project-by-project basis by the Owner. A specific task was developed for each work order assignment. Services included: Conduct investigations, surveys, studies, reports, cost estimates, drawings, testing or other consulting services necessary for the Owner to...

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Oklahoma Military Department

IDIQ Contract for On-Call Services

Guernsey provided professional environmental consultant services under two Architectural & Engineering IDIQ contracts. The work was assigned on a project-by-project basis. There were approximately 37 environmental task orders performed under these contracts. Services included: Environmental Site Assessments and Impact Statements...

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Oklahoma Department of...

General Environmental Services

Guernsey performed general environmental engineering services to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. ODOT issued Task Orders on a per-project needed basis. These services included the following: corridor-wide initial site assessments (Corridor ISA’s); parcel-specific initial site assessment (Parcel ISA’s); subsurface site...

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Oklahoma Water Resources Board

Water Conveyance Evaluation of Alternatives for Oklahoma

Guernsey performed a study that considered three route alignments and conceptual design for alternative interconnected system routes for the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. The goal was to present viable options for potential water transfer from Lake Texoma, Eufaula Lake/Arkansas River...

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Oklahoma County

Storm Water Regulations Development

Oklahoma County prepared and submitted a procedure to assure compliance with the existing Storm Water Management Program (SWMP) to the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) for approval. Guernsey assisted the County Planner in the developing the procedure by employing...

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Oklahoma Department of...

Environmental Clearances for Local Government & County Improvements to Roads & Bridges

Most of these clearances are addressed as categorical exclusions (CATEXs) and involve requirements for technical and field activities including biological reviews, wetlands investigations, cultural resources reconnaissance studies, and agency/tribal interface. On non-federally funded environmental clearances, Guernsey works directly with the...

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Central Oklahoma Water...

Brackish Groundwater Desalination Evaluation

The overall goal was to perform a feasibility study to determine if there is an opportunity for the development of a regional brackish water supply and desalination facility for an enhanced future water supply for COWRA. The study area included...

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Oklahoma County

Oklahoma County Jail Groundwater Investigations

Guernsey performed initial groundwater investigations and quarterly sampling for the Oklahoma County Jail. This investigation and sampling were required because sewer lines under the County Jail were corroded, which allowed sewage, including kitchen waste, to seep into the groundwater regime...

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Oklahoma Department of...

Environmental Clearances for County Improvements to Roads & Bridges

Most of these clearances are addressed as categorical exclusions (CATEX) and involve requirements for technical and field activities including initial site assessments (ISAs), biological reviews, wetlands investigations, cultural resources reconnaissance studies, and the potential for noise studies. On federally funded...

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Hobby Lobby Creative Centers

Environmental Due Diligence

These facilities generally include vacant land, commercial buildings, and religious centers. To date, Guernsey has performed over 60 Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs). The ESAs are accomplished in accordance with applicable ASTM standards and address potential site contamination, adjacent...

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CD Ventures, Jet Direct,...

Environmental Site Assessments

Guernsey completed about 20 Phase I’s for the industry over several years. In the overall performance of these studies, several environmental issues were identified during the due diligence process. Some of the more important issues identified included: Stormwater drainageWash bay...

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Connecticut Army National...

Windsor Locks Readiness Center

This Certified LEED Silver project is a two-story, multi-use facility for use in administrative and mission operations for the Connecticut Army National Guard. The facility houses administrative areas, readiness storage...

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Nabholz Construction Services

Nabholz Construction Office Building Interior Design

This facility is approximately 15,600 sf and is a metal building with corporate offices in the front and a warehouse/fabrication shop in the back. Guernsey focused mainly on the front...

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SYSCO of Oklahoma, LLC

SYSCO Kitchen Remodel

This renovation consisted of approximately 4,815 sf and is housed in a large food warehouse/distribution center for central Oklahoma. The existing demonstration kitchen was outdated, and needed to increase in...

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City of Lawton

Bishop Road Fire Station No. 8

The new Bishop Road Fire Station No. 8 is approximately 16,000 square feet. The facility was designed so that building equipment and functions can be used as a training tool...

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CoServ

CoServ Headquarters

The existing CoServ campus in Corinth, Texas houses the headquarters building, call center, meter shop, equipment yard and training facilities. The work under this scope was the renovation of the...

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NAVFAC Southwest

Demo and Consolidate Naval Warfare Center, Weapons Division

Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) provides technical personnel and processes to perform research, development, acquisition, life cycle support of electronic warfare systems and devices, engineering, and support expertise...

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US Army Engineering and...

Dugway Standby Generator Replacement, Dugway Proving Grounds

The project was initiated with an extensive survey by the multi-discipline team including security; mechanical, electrical, and structural engineers as well an architect. Existing conditions and the location of major components were documented through field notes and digital photographs. The...

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Louis Berger Services, LLC

Environmental Audits and Phase I Environmental Site Assessments

The facilities provided aviation fuel support services and maintenance activities for the Department of Defense. Issues included: High level environmental auditingPrevious site impact from adjacent sourcesPrevious site impact from onsite activities Underground storage tanksAbove ground storage tanksWastewater discharges from oil...

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USACE, Tulsa...

Water Supply Feasibility Study

After the performance of preliminary characterization studies for the region’s counties, communities, and rural water districts (population, water supply and infrastructure, water quality), it was determined a detailed feasibility study was required to address regionalization of water supply, treatment, and...

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USACE, Tulsa District

Phase II Master Plan and Reconnaissance

The Guernsey Team (included EDAW [now AECOM] and Alaback & Associates) prepared the Phase II Master Plan and Preliminary Reconnaissance for the Arkansas River Corridor through the Tulsa, OK metropolitan area. The Plan was developed in conjunction with the Vision...

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City of Aurora

Freedom Memorial

The design for the Colorado Freedom Memorial is derived through a series of symbolic and representative metaphors that are intended to create a dynamic and meaningful experience for the visitor...

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Tri-County Electric...

Tri-County Electric Cooperative Headquarters

Tri-County Electric Cooperative chose to build a new campus after acquiring another energy cooperative’s territory. Spread out over multiple locations, they were in need of consolidation to help their business...

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Dixie Power Electric...

Dixie Power Electric Cooperative

While the local community is an important part of any cooperative’s mission, Dixie Power takes their commitment to the city of St. George, Utah way beyond what many might expect...

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INTEGRIS Health

INTEGRIS Canadian Valley Hospital

The INTEGRIS Canadian Valley Hospital brings the quality services of INTEGRIS to Yukon through their 40‑bed satellite facility. Guernsey continues to support the efforts of healthcare providers in their goal...

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USACE Fort Worth District

Design Build Athletic Stadium

The new stadium site was located in the southwest corner of the base and presented many challenges to the team including storm water management, existing utilities, and coordination with new overhead power distribution lines being installed concurrently with this project...

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Confidential

Validating SPCC Plans and Design Engineering for Oil Spill Containment

These projects were implemented in response to recent changes to the Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures regulations. Project deliverables included: Summary report documenting the validation of the SPCC Plans highlighting actions that must be completed in order to comply with...

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Confidential

Greenhouse Gas Rule Compliance and Reporting

The monitoring plan included evaluation of specific equipment items and process units subject to EPA’s new monitoring rule, assessment of monitoring methods already in place to determine their compliance status with EPA requirements, and development of required quality assurance procedures...

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Confidential

Wastewater Study

Guernsey performed a study for improving the performance of the wastewater plant by modifying source stream disposition and/or additional wastewater equipment. Based on the most recent two years of operation, a sizing basis and improvement recommendations were provided. The project...

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Wichita and Affiliated Tribes

Travel Plaza Water Line

The Wichita and Affiliated Tribes desired to install approximately 1,700 ft. of new 6-Inch waterline from an existing City of Anadarko waterline to the Wichita Travel Plaza. The waterline is to provide water service to the proposed development of property...