From: Geoffrey Parker [mailto:gparker@nmdceng.net]
Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2018 11:34 AM
To: Sardinas, Alberto O <Alberto.Sardinas@dot.state.fl.us>
Cc: Reynolds, Thomas <Thomas.Reynolds@dot.state.fl.us>; Alian, Morteza
<Morteza.Alian@dot.state.fl.us>; Straub, Melanie <Melanie.Straub@dot.state.fl.us>; Mailhes, Michel
(Sid) <Sid.Mailhes@dot.state.fl.us>; Lampley, Paul <Paul.Lampley@dot.state.fl.us>; Jordan, Peta-Gaye
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<Deborah.Ihsan@dot.state.fl.us>
Subject: RE: 4.10.18 NE Leaf Malfunction
Alberto,
I think we need to come together as a group and find a permanent solution to what is taking place
(bridge malfunctions). We all rode the limit switch reason as a possibility for a while only to have
nothing come of it. If what I’m hearing is correct and the inherent “walking” of the bridge is the issue,
then we need to find out why this bridge has an intolerance to such movement and how we deal with it
for the next 50-75 years. While I’m not typically an advocate of my next suggestion, I think scrutiny from
an outside designer and certainly Central Office expertise may be of benefit here.
Please respond and let me know when you are available and I’ll set up a teleconference with the copied
parties. The anticipated final Contract Day is May 8th, so we have to act quickly.
Best Regards,
Geoff Parker