1. The Firm
Mission Statement from the President
The Founder
Dedicated Members (RHS Team)
Services
RHS Consulting
Design, L.L.C.
Engineers – Developers - Construction Managers
2. RHS Consulting Design is a multidisciplinary consulting
engineering firm that provides quality and reliability in a
wide range of engineering fields. We are a Small Business
Enterprise (SBE) certified by the Department of
Administrative Services, and are on the pre-qualified list
with several Departments of Transportation.
RHS was founded in 2003, incorporated into the state of
Connecticut in 2005, and is licensed to practice professional
engineering services in the states of Connecticut, New
York, and Florida.
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3. RHS Consulting Design, LLC is advancing toward innovative
building, incorporating inspiration with the experience and
reputation needed to provide our clients with prompt delivery
and satisfaction. Client relationships are vital; we believe that
no job is complete until the client is satisfied. We make sure
to take every step necessary to ensure that every
accommodation has been made. We are constantly evolving
and are moving swiftly in executing the proper requirements
to expand our client base, and we guarantee to provide the
highest quality in engineering services. We strive to exceed
our customers’ expectations in every field of our work.
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4. Mr. Rifat Saleh, PE, president and chief
engineer of all ongoing projects, has more
than 28 years of experience in the structural
design and construction of buildings, bridges,
railroads, marine structures, tunnels, and other
structures. He is a licensed professional
engineer in multiple states, with both
Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in civil
engineering. He also serves as a structural
engineering specialist with the Urban Search
and Rescue of Connecticut (USAR), as part of
the Homeland Security Task Force, TF-1.
Mr. Saleh with State Representative John “Corky” Mazurek, left, and
In addition to overseeing RHS and Mayor of Wolcott Tom Dunn, center, receiving an Official Citation of
the General Assembly of the State of Connecticut honoring RHS
participating in several multi-million dollar Consulting Design.
construction and design projects, Mr. Saleh
works as an adjunct professor teaching
structural engineering courses at the University
of Hartford. .
5. The RHS team, composed of highly educated, competent, successful engineers and construction managers,
demonstrates strong capabilities and has completed several successful design and construction supervision
projects. Together, we have over 100 years of experience. Our interdisciplinary capabilities and use of computer
technology allow us to take projects from the conceptual phrase to the completion of final contract documents.
Rifat H. Saleh, P.E
President, Chief Engineer
Bridge, Building, Mar Construction
Bridge Condition Railroad Transportation
ine, and General Engineering, Administration,
Turntables, Car Design
Structures Inspection and Supervision
Hoists,
and Body Stands
Mahdi Allam, Ph,D.
Mort Hayatgheybi Vahid Karimi, P.E.
Leslie Smith, P.E. Brian Safa, P.E.
Leslie Smith, P.E. Darek Al-Ayoub, C.M.
Bruce Adnani, P.E. Carmine Corbo, P.E. Bernardo Capuno, P.E.
Amber Saleh, C.M.
Tom Dunn Bruce Adnani, P.E. Derek Schmaltz, E.I.T.
Faisal Aziz, E.I.T.
Jaime Cabral
Faisal Aziz, E.I.T.
Derek Schmaltz, E.I.T.
Derek Schmaltz, E.I.T.
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6. Bridge structure
Facilities
Condition evaluation and load rating analysis of bridge and
building structures
Highway design
Railroad bridges
Marine and bulkhead structures
Buried structures (tunnels, arches, culverts)
Turntables, railroad car hoists, and body stands for cooper E80
loading
Deep foundation and retaining structures
Construction inspection and supervision
Temporary shoring, cofferdams, and soil anchorage
Structure condition evaluation of amusement ride structures
Traffic Data Collection(TDC) .
7. o Geometric design (horizontal and vertical alignments, sight desistance)
o Geotechnical boring programs
o Maintenance of traffic and stage construction
o Hydrology/hydraulic study
o Storm drainage design
o Utilities (watermains, sanitary sewers, design)
o Safety improvements
o Erosion control measures and environmental impact items
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8. Our licensed professional engineering
team is certified by the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) - National
Bridge Inspection Standard (NBIS). We
are certified to identify fatigue prone
details, perform non-destructive testing
(mag particle, dye penetrant) to identify
suspected cracks, and are trained to use
access equipment.
Our bridge safety inspection process
consists of:
*Performing an in-depth inspection
*Compiling condition evaluation reports
*Performing load rating analysis using the LRFR
method for AASHTO loading
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11. Preliminary Engineering Study (survey, condition survey, Final Design (final plans/complete construction
geotechnical boring reports) documents)
Bridge Type Study (Value Engineering): Progress submissions: 30%, 60% & 100 %
Present superstructure alternates of various Perform final design computations
construction materials including steel, prestressed Prepare final plans and special provisions for
deck units, AASHTO beams, box girders, etc. the proposed alternate
Address environmental impacts and esthetics
Prepare final construction cost estimates
Perform hydrology and hydraulic report
Complete bid documents
Perform traffic signalization study
Prepare field sketches and provide illustrative photos
Identify the type of foundation (spread footing or pile
foundation)
Subsurface exploration and a geotechnical report
Utility coordination
Evaluation of differing site conditions
Address temporary shoring, cofferdams, and
dewatering systems
Provide means and methods for shoring of the
adjacent structure during construction
Provide construction cost estimate for the each
alternate
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15. Metro North RR cars for
Copper E 80 Loadings
Maximum truck wheel
base spacing 8’-6” and
truck centers 59’-6”
Maximum weight:
40 Tons per Axle
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22. Attend a preconstruction meeting with
the selected contractor, utility
companies and city officials
Review and advise the client on the
contractor’s schedule of values and
construction progress schedule
Provide an on-site, full-time resident
engineer to oversee construction
activities
Review construction contractor claims/
disputes and make recommendations in
writing to the client and recommend
resolution of such claims/disputes
Review contractor’s requisition
Perform quantity survey
Review and approve change-orders
Review and approve working and shop
drawings
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23. Provide value engineering to
contractors
Design Temporary shoring
Temporary sheeting
Soldier piles drilled in place with
lagging, with or without tie backs
Underpinning
Soil nailing
Tunneling and jacking of structures
Slurry trenches
Diaphragm walls
Mini-pile underpinning
Braced underpinning
Underpinning with tiebacks
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