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FDOT Recognizes WGI With Perfect Environmental Contract Scores

WGI — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:22:24 GMT

WGI’s Environmental Services team has earned another exceptional recognition from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), receiving perfect 5.0 scores across the board on its latest consultant performance evaluation for the FDOT District 6 Districtwide Permits contract . FDOT evaluates every professional services contract on a 1–5 scale across quality, schedule, and management criteria. A 3 is satisfactory; the baseline expectation. A 4 means the consultant handled minor issues efficiently and delivered above expectations. A 5 means outstanding : the team was proactive, resolved problems before they escalated, and required minimal Department involvement. Scores above 4.5 put a consultant firmly in that top tier. The latest results mark WGI’s fourth consecutive evaluation with perfect scores , continuing an impressive record of performance on a contract the team has supported for nearly a decade.

Nearly a Decade of Environmental Support

WGI first secured the Districtwide Permits contract in 2017 , beginning with a five-year, $1.5 million contract. The firm was selected again in 2022 for another five-year term with the same budget.

Across the two contracts, WGI has completed more than 45 Task Work Orders and approximately $1.5 million in services , providing environmental permitting and regulatory support for transportation projects throughout FDOT District 6. A core team of WGI environmental professionals supports the contract at all times, and strong evaluations reflect its ability to manage complex assignments, coordinate with regulatory agencies, and consistently deliver high-quality work for FDOT.

Supporting One of FDOT’s Largest Projects

Among the contract’s most significant assignments is environmental permitting for the Golden Glades Interchange Reconstruction , a $633 million reconstruction project and the largest design-build project in FDOT history. WGI developed a comprehensive permitting strategy for seven interconnected segments of the project, coordinating approvals with agencies including the Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resources Management, South Florida Water Management District, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers . The scale of the project required careful coordination across multiple jurisdictions and permitting requirements while keeping one of South Florida’s most significant transportation improvements moving forward.

Protecting Resources Along Biscayne Bay

WGI has also supported the SR 934/NE 79th Street Bridge Replacement projects , completing wetland delineations, benthic resource surveys, and state and federal regulatory permitting.

The work included securing proprietary approvals associated with a Sovereign Submerged Lands Easement for the replacement of two bridges spanning the environmentally sensitive waters of Biscayne Bay . These assignments highlight the specialized environmental expertise behind the Districtwide Permits contract and the level of coordination required to advance major infrastructure projects while addressing sensitive natural resources and regulatory requirements.

Four Straight Perfect Evaluations

Receiving a perfect consultant evaluation is a significant accomplishment. Achieving that standard four evaluations in a row reflects the consistency, technical expertise, and commitment WGI’s Environmental Services team brings to its partnership with FDOT. Congratulations to everyone who has supported the District 6 Districtwide Permits contract . Their work continues to strengthen WGI’s relationship with FDOT while supporting some of South Florida’s most complex transportation projects.

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WGI's Civil Team Recognized at ULI Austin's Impact Awards

WGI — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:44:09 GMT

WGI is proud to announce that the firm has been recognized across three categories by The Urban Land Institute's 2026 Impact Awards in Austin, TX.

The Confluence, part of the Waterloo Greenway system in downtown Austin, took home the Best Public Place award. WGI's civil engineering team also earned nominations for Best Project Innovation for its work on RBJ Residences, and Next Big Idea for the ongoing redesign of Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood Park.

Presented annually, ULI Austin's Impact Awards celebrate the projects and people shaping the future of the built environment in Greater Austin. The event brings together the region's top real estate and land use professionals to honor achievements in development and community building, with categories spanning competitive built projects, transformative visions, individual leadership honors, and the Vision Award, ULI Austin's highest recognition for a lifetime of contribution to the region.

Best Public Place: The Confluence

The Best Public Place award recognizes a completed project that provides the public with enhanced civic, open, or public space access and experiences.

The Confluence is the completed second phase of Waterloo Greenway, transforming 13 acres of Waller Creek into a continuous public landscape connecting downtown Austin to Lady Bird Lake. New trails, bridges, and gathering spaces expand equitable access to nature in the heart of the city. WGI provided civil engineering services supporting the transformation, continuing the firm's involvement in the greenway since Waterloo Park's completion in 2021.

Next Big Idea Nominee: Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood Park

The Next Big Idea award goes to an upcoming project, master planning effort, redevelopment, program, or idea with the potential to transform the industry and the community.

Austin Parks and Recreation is partnering with Waterloo Greenway Conservancy to restore Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood Park, currently in the design and permitting phase. WGI has led civil engineering through Schematic Design and Design Development, including utility and stormwater design, space planning support, and coordination with TxDOT and Austin Water Utility. The redesign centers community input, particularly around the park's Mexican-American history, and will bring a rehabilitated historic shelter house, new play structures, improved drainage and ADA accessibility, a family pavilion, and public art honoring the park's culture.

Best Project Innovation Nominee: RBJ Residences

The Best Project Innovation award highlights originality and creativity in development through adaptive reuse, sustainability, creative team organization, or cutting-edge design.

The Rebekah and The Lady Bird together form RBJ Residences, Central Texas's largest affordable senior housing community, located in East Austin along Lady Bird Lake. The development provides 503 units for active adults. WGI led civil site design across the property, including conveyance of stormwater flow to detention and water quality elements.

Three Categories, One Continuous Waterway

The Confluence, RBJ Residences, and Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood Park sit at different points on the map and in the calendar: one completed, one occupied and serving residents, one still in design. What connects them is Waterloo Greenway and Lady Bird Lake, the same corridor WGI's civil team has worked across since Waterloo Park opened in 2021. WGI is honored to be recognized alongside the partners and communities that shaped each project and looks forward to carrying that work through Palm Park's design and into the greenway's final phase.

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To learn more about WGI's civil engineering and land development services, connect with our team today. From greenway corridors to affordable housing developments, WGI delivers exceptional civil engineering solutions that help Austin grow.

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