Agricultural Expertise

Lars Andersen & Associates, Inc. has been rendering services for a wide variety of clients for almost 7 decades. However, when we describe our services, we seldom mention our ability to assist clients in Farming. Despite the fact we have mentioned this facet infrequently; our firm is both experienced and capable in this specialized area.

Our expertise in the field of agriculture includes:

• Reservoirs 
• Canals 
• Pipelines 
• Pumps 
• Wells 
• Irrigated and dry land farm and ranch planning
• Surface Drainage 
• Subsurface Drainage 
• Retaining walls 
• Full facility designs including storm water management and erosion control 
• Large Impoundments and Flow Ways 
• Ridge and Furrow Seepage Systems 
• Overload Flow Systems  
• Erosion Control 
• Water Rights 
• Construction Dewatering 
• Reclaimed Wastewater Irrigation 
• Land Application

As with all of our services, we pride ourselves on delivering these services in the most high quality manner possible at one of the most competitive costs on the market today. Lars Andersen & Associates, Inc. has been providing services in a highly competitive manner for over 65 years and looks forward to proposing on your next project!

NPDES/ SWPPP/ Water Quality

In the course of development, often a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is a requirement during the design, construction and operational phases. Lars Andersen & Associates, Inc. has been completing work of this nature throughout our almost 7 decades of experience. Our firm is keenly aware of the importance of surface water and storm water quality in the state of California as the state faces the imposition of increasingly stringent regulations and requirements on developers.




We are fully capable in assisting our clients through the often difficult permitting process and development of the SWPPP. Our team of experts in this area have had years of experience assembling the correct information needed to provide you with an accurate SWPPP for your project or site.

Trail Projects

Westberry Bike Trail, Madera, CA

Fresno River Trail Phase IV (Westberry Bike Trail), a 10’-0” wide asphalt connection of existing bike trail along the south side of the Fresno River from the approximate alignment of Westberry Boulevard to Road 24 with total length of 2,260 feet. Alignment of trail required to meander to avoid existing power poles and MID right-of-way lines. Scope of work also included chain link fences and gates at the MID canal, tree landscaping irrigation and the preparation of an easement dedication. This project was a CMAQ (federal) and Government Stimulus (ARRA) funded project.

Gateway Drive ADA Improvements, Madera, CA

Gateway Drive ADA Sidewalk Trail, a connection of 8’-0” wide concrete sidewalk / bike trail along Gateway Drive from south of Rotary Park to north of the existing Gateway bridge and continue to south of existing bridge to west Central Avenue intersection. An approximate total length of 900 feet which was designed to comply with FHWA and ADA standards and requirements along with the applicable local, state and federal permit requirement. Project scope of work also included the re-striping of the existing bridge to allow bike path lanes and signage. This project was CDBG funded.







Fresno River Bike Trail Undercrossing at Gateway Drive and UPRR, Madera, CA

Fresno River Bike Trail Undercrossing at Gateway and UPRR Bridges (Federal and FHWA funded), was a connection of 8’-0” wide reinforced concrete bike / pedestrian trail, just east of State Highway 99 to existing bike trail approximately 150 feet east of UPRR; an approximate total length of 822 feet. Maximum difference of the existing and the proposed grades of this project was approximately 12.73’ and was designed to comply with FHWA and ADA standards and requirements along with the applicable local, state and federal permit requirements. It also included the design of railroad crossing structures, security fencing and gates.

Sewer Main Extension

As the principle in charge of this project, Lars Andersen & Associates had an active role throughout its construction from the environment impact review phase, preliminary design, preliminary budgeting, final design, budgeting, right of way acquisition, Caltrans permitting, and construction administration to the final project close out. This project involved a Sewer Main Plan along Caltrans right-of-way and a Sewer Master Plan to service the DeWitt Center. The construction cost for the project was over 17 million dollars and took over a year to build.

Public Project with 36” Trunk Line

This project included the survey, design coordination, and staking of Cameron Ave. / Mooney Blvd. and Visalia Parkway / Mooney Blvd. Also provided to the City of Visalia were the preparation and design plans for the water main, sewer main and storm drain system. Design and construction included a 36 inch sewer trunk line and multiple other utilities. The project required several bore and jack locations within the Cal Trans right-of-way with various size casings ranging from 24 to 42 inches.

 

 

Housing Tract Accommodation

Lars Andersen & Associates has completed projects within the Fresno Irrigation District which include Pavilion Center Clovis and several housing tracts in Kerman which required relocation of the District Facilities to accommodate the Housing Tract, and several bridge crossings in the City of Clovis.

Stream Bank Stabilization

The expertise of Lars Andersen & Associates, Inc. was recently called in for a stream bank stabilization project in which an embankment failed. In the project, emergency measures and permanent infrastructure needed to be considered. Lars Andersen provided construction drawings in a 24 hour period for this project.

Easement Documentation and Encroachment Permits

Lars Andersen has provided surveys, easement documentation and encroachment permits for several projects within the Turlock Irrigation District. Our firm worked with the 96 inch trunk main in Hatch Road.

Undergrounding District Channels

Lars Andersen has assisted projects with the Madera Irrigation District. Lars Andersen has provided engineering and survey services for Undergrounding several of Madera Irrigation District channels. Lars Andersen has provided surveys, easement documentation and encroachment permits for several projects within the Madera Irrigation District.

Due Diligence & Feasibility Studies

 At the inception of a project, when a Feasibility Study is completed in conjunction with the appropriate Due Diligence work, companies will likely save considerable dollars during the life of the project. Our firm is keenly aware that every situation and client is unique but the constant in any development remains the importance of thorough understanding. Through our 3 decades of completing work in this field, Lars Andersen & Associates, Inc. has developed and refined our approach to due diligence research and Feasibility Studies, allowing us to deliver comprehensive answers to the most important questions on a project. Our experience includes countless hours of working with owners, lending sources, and government entities in order to give our clients the most thorough report we can offer, carefully detailing both the opportunities and the potential pitfalls of a project to prevent possible financial debacles down the road. Satisfied clients of our services in this realm include major Big Box Stores, Real Estate Developers and Municipalities.

Project Management

Lars Andersen & Associates, Inc. has worked side-by-side many developers, city planners and community directors to take their project from conception to completion. Assisting our Clients in developing their projects on time and on budget, Lars Andersen has been fully engaged in assisting in getting projects shovel ready and obtaining stimulus dollars. During each project, we support our clients by preparing Preliminary Site Assessments, Designing Conceptual Site Layouts, working with the government agencies for entitlements and preparing cost estimates.

Lars Andersen & Associates has added online meetings as one of many tools utilized in assisting to expedite projects in a cost effective manner. This service allows the project manager to readily communicate concepts & issues to the client while also getting feedback immediately, allowing Lars Andersen to get the finished project more effectively.

Access Compliance

Issues regarding Access for all individuals has become increasingly prevalent in today’s climate. Whether it is the ramp in front of a store, correct signage, or the accurate height for a toilet, concerns over adherence to the American’s with Disabilities Act are everywhere. The Firm of Lars Andersen & Associates houses a staff of experts on these very issues and is one of only a few Civil Engineering and Design Firms in the Central Valley with a Certified Access Specialist (CASp) on staff.

Lars Andersen & Associates has expertise in accessible design and has assisted in adherence on numerous projects, ensuring the sites are compliant with ADA & CBC codes. With our almost 70 years of experience in the Civil Engineering field, we are able to assist with these issues from the very beginning of a project, saving our clients time and money up front, and avoiding the possibility of Accessibility Related lawsuits.

Sustainable Design

Lars Andersen is actively involved in utilizing Green Technology and we are constantly involved in many Green projects. With our LEED Accredited staff, we are working as a leader in the industry in developing new ideas in assuring that a project is environmentally friendly. We take pride in our ability to Introduce elements that are consistent with the community’s backbone infrastructure and community plan have also been a primary focus of our development.

Planning

Lars Andersen & Associates, Inc. has extensive experience with Site Development, carefully integrating each site into the community in which they are located. These projects have required management and design of all water, storm sewer, roads and utilities necessary to serve these areas. Coordination with local, state, and federal agencies and working with surrounding property owners is also often a necessary component of the process.

Since the firm of Lars Andersen & Associates, Inc. was founded in 1941, it has successfully completed literally hundreds of projects for Shopping Centers, Subdivisions and Industrial Projects. While completing these major projects, many of which involved master site planning buildings, facilities and infrastructure into the local community, aesthetics and environmental sensitivity have been a major priority for the firm.

Land Surveying & Mapping

With the most current survey technology, our survey staff is capable of performing the variety of surveying disciplines necessary for a successful project. Our many years of experience, as well as our history of involvement with complex projects, enables our survey staff to quickly identify and provide the detailed information needed to develop each site. This combination of experience and technology allows them to guide projects through with the least encumbrance on the property while keeping on schedule.