The Engineering Division's functions include:
• Design-Build Projects
- “One Stop Shopping”
- BSS provides the design and construction
- BSS is responsible for quality, cost and schedule
- Takes advantage of BSS divisions working together.
- Takes advantage of our working relationship with other Bureaus and City offices.
- Takes advantage of City forces that are committed to “doing the right thing” rather than cut corners to improve company profits.
- Saves time and cost.
• Lining up future projects with other departments
- BSS's Design-Build System is in heavy demand!
• Preparing for meetings with elected officials, neighborhood councils, community meetings.
• The Engineering Division can help provide visuals and pamphlets.
• Staff can also provide discussions and help field questions.
• Evaluating new technologies, materials and methods
• Assist with researching and evaluating new technologies, materials and methods.
- Project specific concrete mix designs.
• Help insulate operational staff from scope changes and other distractions
• Questions about the specifications, requests to modify the scope shown on plans can be referred downtown.
• Help satisfy codes, standards and other requirements
• We are a resource available to any BSS division with a question about codes and standards.
• Quality assurance and testing
• Demonstrate compliance for reimbursement or legal purposes.
- Legal claims defense.


