MOORE BASS ENGINEERING & DESIGN

Founded in 1991, Moore Bass is a full-service civil engineering firm providing site design, subdivision design and utility design. With extensive experience to clients in Florida, Georgia and Alabama, we have earned an excellent reputation by providing quality services in a timely manner. The engineering staff at Moore Bass brings a broad variety of expertise from major roadways system design to private development streets and alleys. We are experts in rezoning, planning, and construction document preparation. Landscape architects provide civil support through the preparation of planning maps, color renderings, landscape and irrigation plan, and mitigation plans.

We understand regulatory agency interactions, construction costs and techniques, deadlines and most important, how it affects the client’s budget.

Moore Bass is experienced with DOT projects and requirements, including preliminary engineering studies, traffic studies, roadway design, ROW plans, and minor bridge design. In addition, we are experts in hydraulic and stormwater studies and modeling.

Keeping Pace with Change We also provide our clients with regulatory updates when proposed rules are out for comment and when new rules have been implemented. We maintain regular agency contact to ensure a full understanding of the rules as well as to continue professional relationships. Moore Bass staff knows the rules as they apply to our business and industry.

Civil Engineering Design

  • Roadway Design
  • Drainage Collection Systems
  • Commercial Site Design and Grading
  • Stormwater Modeling and Studies
  • Water Distribution Systems
  • Sewer Collection Systems
  • Septic Disposal Systems
  • FEMA Map Amendments
  • Floodplain Analysis
  • Stormwater Management

Construction Management

  • Bid and Award Process
  • Construction Administration
  • Post Construction Certification
  • Construction Budget Monitoring
  • Shop Drawing Review
  • Turbidity Monitoring

 

Engineering Services List:

  • Feasibility Studies
  • Preliminary Plat
  • Final Plat
  • Site Design
  • Grading Design
  • Erosion Control Design
  • Sanitary Sewer Design
  • Paving Design
  • Storm Sewer Design
  • Easement Documentation
  • Permits
  • Subdivision Agreements
  • Utility Design
  • Utility Agreements
  • Cost Estimating
  • Agency Approvals
  • Wetlands Consulting
  • Contract Documents
  • Bidding Process
  • Specifications
  • Contract Administration
  • Construction Observation
  • Construction Staking
  • Post-Construction Services

Engineering Project Experience:

  • Single-Family Residential
  • Multi-Family Residential
  • Commercial
  • Industrial
  • Shopping Centers
  • Mixed Land Use
  • Golf Course/Lake Side/Coastal
  • Traditional Neighborhood Developments
  • Planned Unit Developments
  • School Facilities K-12 Campus
  • University Campus
  • Parks
  • Greenways
  • Sports Complexes
  • Community Service Facilities
    o Police Station
    o Fire Station
    o Library

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Architectural Support Services Moore Bass provides civil engineering design services that are necessary to support the activities of local/regional architectural firms. In our local markets and regions of influence, Moore Bass is a leader in providing these civil engineering services to a number of architectural firms. As a part of a project team, our services are provided by a trained and experienced staff of surveyors, civil engineers, and landscape architects, in conjunction with other registered professionals. Some examples of the architectural support include:

  • Site Design; Development
  • Landscape Design
  • Engineering Design, Review & Verification
  • Highway/Roadway Design
  • Parking Lot Design
  • Computer-Aided Drafting & Design (CADD)
  • Value Engineering Studies
  • Final Plans, Specifications & Estimates
  • Construction Management
  • Specific Services:
  • Property development evaluations
  • Determination of site suitability for commercial or industrial uses
  • Analyses of:
    • Topography
    • Utilities
    • Transportation needs
    • Environmental issues that affect suitability for commercial or industrial uses
  • Land development plans, design of:
    • Industrial parks
    • Industrial sites
    • Commercial facilities
    • Waterfront facilities
    • Educational facilities
    • Architectural renderings and schematics
  • Conceptual drawings of proposed projects:
    • New construction
    • Renovations
    • Expansions
  • Graphics for promotional or marketing purposes
  • Technical engineering reports for project evaluations and feasibility studies
  • Project site land use and zoning evaluations
  • Preliminary site inspections and site assessments
  • Preliminary sitework construction cost judgments

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Commercial Site Development Moore Bass has extensive commercial site development experience and offers comprehensive service for various uses. From a small restaurant to a large shopping center or office complex, Moore Bass provides the level of services needed for each client. Developing commercial sites in Georgia and Florida involves a thorough understanding of applicable zoning requirements, as well as the ability to maximize square footage while minimizing budget impacts. Our projects include rezoning, planning, stormwater, sewer and utility design, grading, and driveway connection permits and adherence to tree ordinances.

Representative projects:

  • St. Ives Apartments – Stockbridge, Georgia
  • Lowe’s Store – Tallahassee, Florida
  • Buckhead Brewery – Stockbridge, Georgia
  • Buckhead Brewery – Cumming, Georgia
  • Dade Street City Pool Facility – Tallahassee, Florida
  • Storage Facility – Atlanta, Roswell, Duluth, Georgia
  • Parkside Commercial (North and South) – Stockbridge, Georgia
  • Moon Road Commercial – Columbus, Georgia
  • Champion Chevrolet Auto Dealership – Tallahassee, Florida
  • Northpark Commercial Office Park – Stockbridge, Georgia
  • Maple Ridge Commercial – Columbus, Georgia
  • Target Store – Tallahassee, Florida
  • Office Max – Tallahassee, Florida
  • Chick-fil-A – Tallahassee, Florida
  • Eagle 75 Offices – Stockbridge, Georgia
  • Eagle Pointe, Commercial Center – Stockbridge, Georgia
  • American Century Bank – Stockbridge, Georgia
  • Florida A&M University, Palmetto Street Apts., Phase III – Tallahassee, Florida
  • Sunset Hills Townhomes – Jonesboro, Georgia
  • Ma Rainey Museum – Columbus, Georgia
  • Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare – Bixler Emergency Center/Women’s and Children’s Center & Professional Office Building – Tallahassee, Florida
  • Governors Marketplace – Tallahassee, Florida
  • Kohl’s Department Store – Jonesboro, Georgia
  • Tallahassee Imaging Center – Tallahassee, Florida
  • Southeastern Urological Center/Surgery Center – Tallahassee, Florida
  • Southern Vitreoretinal Clinic – Tallahassee, Florida
  • Seminole Suites Apartments – Tallahassee, Florida
  • The Exchange Apartments – Tallahassee, Florida

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Roadway Design, Permitting and Documentation Moore Bass offers transportation services that span the life cycle of a project. Our transportation experience includes planning, siting, permitting, engineering/design and construction management. Having engineering, planning, environmental, and surveying services under one roof enables studies to be conducted concurrently and provide a balanced product. This unique team approach results in creative solutions and bottom line savings for our clients. Moore Bass transportation experience includes planning, siting studies, environmental surveys, roadway design and rehabilitation, NEPA and GEPA documentation, alignment staking and construction management.

Representative projects:

  • South Hall Parkway – Hall County, Georgia
  • Columbus 5th Ave. Road Widening – Henry County, Georgia
  • Turner Church Road Improvements – Henry County, Georgia
  • Oakwood Industrial Connector – Hall County, Georgia
  • River & Court St. Intersection Improvement – Calhoun County, Georgia
  • Rowan Road Widening – Rockdale County, Georgia
  • Benji Boulevard Road Improvements – Rockdale County, Georgia
  • West Campground Road Extension – Henry County, Georgia
  • Griffin Mountain Road – Rockdale County, Georgia
  • Piney Z, Conner Boulevard – Leon County, Florida
  • Stadium Drive – Tallahassee, Florida
  • East West Connector Road – Leon County, Florida
  • Woodward Avenue Closure – Tallahassee, Florida
  • Woodstown Road Improvements – Henry County, Georgia

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Residential Site Development Moore Bass is expert at all aspects of residential subdivision design. From the initial planning stages through completion of construction documents, we provide clients with a product tailored to their specific needs. Our experience includes high scale resort and golf communities, large master planned communities and typical subdivisions. Experience includes planning, permitting, flood studies, roadway and utility design, driveway connection permits and erosion control plans. Moore Bass is fully aware of local, state and federal environmental regulations and use this knowledge to facilitate sensitive developments that require minimal permitting efforts.

Representative projects:

  • Windsong, Units 6 and 7, 134 lots, 65 acres – Stockbridge, Georgia
  • The Glen, 172 lots, 100 acres – McDonough, Georgia
  • Eagle’s Landing, Unit 5-8, 190 lots, 160 acres – McDonough, Georgia
  • The Summit at Scarborough 150 lots, 87 acres – Henry County, Georgia
  • Kingwood Estates, – Rabun County, Georgia
  • The Vineyards at Eagle’s Landing – Henry County, Georgia
  • The Highlands at Eagle’s Landing, 250 lots, 164 acres – Henry County, Georgia
  • The Highlands at Ward Lake, 164 lots, 60 acres – Dekalb County, Georgia
  • Summit at Cascade, 46 lots, 14 acres – Dekalb County, Georgia
  • Winslow at Eagle’s Landing, 460 lots, 150 acres – McDonough, Georgia
  • Holly Hill, 100 lots, 50 acres – Dekalb County, Georgia
  • Cypress Pointe, 70 lots, 15 acres – Union City, Georgia
  • Eagle’s Ridge, Units 1-9, 160 lots, 120 acres – Dekalb County, Georgia
  • Sunset Hills Villages, 132 lots, 32 acres – Clayton County, Georgia
  • Riverwalk Development, 150 acres –Dekalb County, Georgia
  • Kimbell Farm, 270 lots, 360 acres – Henry County, Georgia
  • City Square, 350 lots, 155 acres – Henry County, Georgia
  • James Crossing, 140 lots, 193 acres – Henry County, Georgia
  • Killearn Commons, Phases 1,2 and 3 - 240 lots, 100 acres - Tallahassee, Florida
  • Golden Eagle Unit 5,6,7and 8 - Tallahassee, Florida
  • Eagles Ridge Units 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 and 9 - Tallahassee, Florida
  • View Pointe - Tallahassee, Florida
  • Pine Landing - 23 lots, 9 acres - Tallahassee, Florida
  • Killearn Estates Units 25, 28G, 28I, 41A-B, 180 lots, 90 acres - Tallahassee, Florida
  • Havana Country Club - Havana, Florida
  • Preservation Pointe - Tallahassee, Florida
  • Journey's End - 10 lots, 25 acres - Tallahassee, Florida
  • Apalachee East - 170 acres, 139 lots - Tallahassee, Florida
  • Piney Z - 390 acres, 759 lots - Tallahassee, Florida

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Drainage Design (Hydrological and Hydraulic) Moore Bass is exceptionally well qualified to provide a full range of drainage and related services. We are experienced in storm sewer design, box culvert design, bridge design, attenuation channel analysis, erosion protection, outfall structures (both fixed and movable) and channel analysis and design. Our drainage capabilities include the design and preparation of plans and specifications for urban and rural roadway facilities and drainage improvement projects. We are fully qualified in the use of WSPRO and HEC-2 for bridge and channel modeling, HY8 for culvert analysis and HEC-18 for scour analysis. We are ready to assist our clients with their drainage issues - experienced in the necessary permitting for various types of drainage improvements such as: ACOE Section 404 permitting, NPDES permitting, and various local and state requirements.

Representative studies:

  • Leon County, Lake Iamonia Sector – Master Drainage Study
  • Killearn Lakes, Units I & II – Drainage Analysis and Retrofit
  • Florida State University, BR-238 Phases I & II – Box Culvert Drainage Improvements
  • Tallahassee Community College – Master Drainage Plan and Stormwater Modeling
  • Lake City Community College – Master Drainage Plan and Stormwater Modeling
  • Stormwater Concurrency Studies for Numerous Projects in Georgia and Florida

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Rezoning and Master Plan Development The most important phase of any project is planning and rezoning. Successful long-term planning facilitates community acceptance and participation, provides baseline studies necessary for sound design, and incorporates surrounding features and facilities into the setting. Moore Bass believes that by a strategic approach in the rezoning and planning stages, our clients can save time and money in the future. This up-front effort also helps with market analysis, potential funding sources, and infrastructure design.

Representative projects:

  • Piney Z Plantation, 450 acres – 790 Residential Units, Commercial, and Office – Master Planning and PUD
  • Eagles Brooke Country Club, 1,200 acres – Single and Multi-Family Residential, (1,500 units) Commercial, Light Industrial, and Golf Course – Rezoning and Master Planning
  • Durham Lake Country Club , 600 acres – Single and Multi-Family Residential, (900 units) Commercial, Light Industrial, and Golf Course – Rezoning and Master Planning
  • Apalachee East Development, 180 acres – 150 Residential Units, 300 Apartments, Commercial and Office – Master Planning and PUD
  • Middlebrooks Bradfordville Property, 220 acres – High School, Commercial and Residential Mixed Use Development – Master Planning
  • Waterfall Country Club, 350 acres – 200 Residential Units, Golf Course, and Country Club – Master Planning and Rezoning
  • Tyrone Country Club, 800 acres – 800 Residential Units, Golf Course, and Country Club Community – Master Planning and Rezoning
  • Coweta Country Club, 1,200 acres – 750 Residential Units, Golf Course, Light Industrial, Office and Commercial – Master Planning and Rezoning
  • City Square, 270 acres – 750 Residential Units, TND Community – Master Planning
  • Eagle’s Landing Country Club – 9 Hole Golf Course Addition
  • Tallahassee Memorial Regional Medical Center, 84 acres – Hospital Campus Southeast Community Health Services, Inc. – Master Planning
  • Tallahassee Community College – Master Plan
  • Bradfordville Publix – Rezoning
  • Target Store – Rezoning
  • Northbridge Crossing – Rezoning

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Community Facilities Moore Bass is committed to being a part of the communities we serve. Our staff works diligently to ensure that we understand and appreciate the diverse needs of each one. As such, Moore Bass has experience providing a full range of civil engineering services to churches, schools, libraries, and municipal buildings in Florida and Georgia. These services include site planning, design and permitting, as well as meeting with the governing bodies or church elders to ensure a final product that meets their expectations and needs.

Representative projects:

  • Northstar Church
  • John Wesley United Methodist Church
  • Killearn Lakes – Epiphany Lutheran Church
  • Holy Comforter Episcopal Church and School
  • St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Expansion
  • Eagle’s Landing First Baptist Church
  • Enon Baptist Church
  • City of Tallahassee – Fire Station #2
  • City of Tallahassee – Fire Station #3
  • FSU Public Safety – Police Station
  • Tallahassee Community College – Charter School
  • Oceanography Warehouse
  • Tallahassee Community College – Master Plan
  • Okaloosa Applied Technology Center
  • Tallahassee Community College – Parking Lots 1-3
  • Maclay School
  • Tallahassee Community College – Pavilion
  • FAMU/FSU College of Engineering
  • Knott Building – Site Development
  • Griffin Middle School
  • Ruckell Middle School
  • Claude Pepper Building
  • Valparaiso School
  • Elementary School "I"
  • Fort Walton Beach High School
  • Holy Comforter Middle School Project
  • Choctawhatchee High School
  • South Georgia College Natatorium
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