Business Details
Trusted Civil Engineering Services in Colorado & Kansas
GMS has been delivering professional engineering services for over four decades, specializing in civil, municipal, and environmental engineering disciplines. Our approach prioritizes long-term client relationships through meticulous attention to project details and a commitment to understanding client needs. We serve communities across Colorado and Kansas, offering comprehensive solutions from preliminary engineering reports to construction implementation.Our designs exceed industry standards, minimizing costly change orders and earning recognition from contractors for thorough documentation. With expertise in funding administration, we guide clients through complex grant processes with agencies like DOLA, CDPHE, and USDA Rural Development. Our team combines technical proficiency in hydrology, hydraulics, and GIS mapping with a philosophy of treating every project as if we would maintain it long-term.
Services
Water
Wastewater
Drainage
Streets
GIS Services
Development Reviews
Engineer-of-Record
Construction Inspections
Funding Administration
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of specialized engineering experience in municipal infrastructure
- Our designs minimize construction change orders through meticulous documentation
- We maintain long-term client relationships with decades of continuous service
- Our team has extensive funding administration expertise with state and federal programs
- We provide comprehensive services from preliminary engineering to construction oversight
Services
Water
We design comprehensive water infrastructure including distribution systems, treatment plants, and storage facilities. Our engineers assess entire water systems from source to consumption, identifying deficiencies and prioritizing improvements. With expertise in funding applications and regulatory compliance, we deliver sustainable water solutions that meet community needs while minimizing lifecycle costs through detailed planning and construction oversight.
Wastewater
Our wastewater engineering covers collection systems, treatment facilities, and regulatory compliance management. We address permitting challenges and develop solutions for aging infrastructure while ensuring environmental compliance. Through preliminary engineering reports, we identify system deficiencies and implement cost-effective upgrades that meet current and future community needs with minimal disruption during construction phases.
Drainage
We provide hydrologic and hydraulic analysis for drainage systems using advanced modeling software like HEC-RAS. Our solutions address flood mitigation, regulatory requirements, and infrastructure protection while working with FEMA and CDOT standards. We deliver comprehensive drainage designs that balance community needs with environmental considerations through detailed technical analysis and field data collection.
Funding Administration
We specialize in navigating complex funding programs including CDBG, SRF, and USDA grants. Our team prepares applications, manages compliance documentation, and coordinates with funding agencies throughout project execution. With decades of experience administering public works grants, we help clients maximize available funding while ensuring adherence to state and federal requirements during all project phases.
GIS Services
Our GIS experts utilize ESRI software for asset management and spatial analysis. We integrate field data collection with mapping systems to create dynamic infrastructure management tools. This service supports ongoing updates and decision-making through accurate geospatial data visualization while maintaining compatibility with various data sources and client-specific requirements for comprehensive infrastructure tracking.
Questions
What engineering services does GMS specialize in?
We specialize in water distribution systems, wastewater treatment facilities, drainage solutions, roadway design, and funding administration for municipal infrastructure projects.
Which areas do GMS engineering services cover?
We primarily serve communities across Colorado and Kansas, focusing on municipal and special district infrastructure needs.
How long has GMS been providing engineering services?
Our firm has delivered engineering solutions for over 40 years, maintaining long-term relationships with municipal clients.
Can GMS help with grant funding for infrastructure projects?
Yes, we have extensive experience administering state and federal funding programs including CDBG, SRF, and USDA grants for public works projects.
What makes GMS engineering designs stand out?
Our designs exceed industry standards with meticulous documentation that minimizes construction change orders and considers long-term maintenance requirements.
Do you provide construction oversight services?
Yes, we offer Resident Project Representation services with experienced staff overseeing construction through project completion.
