Madrid CPWG

Full-Service Design, Engineering, Geotechnical Firm

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About the firm

Madrid CPWG is a full-service civil and geotechnical engineering practice based in Bartow, Florida, providing design continuity throughout every step of a project by working directly with in-house engineers and designers. With over three decades of experience, it delivers comprehensive design solutions across civil, geotechnical, transportation, landscape architecture, surveying, and water resources disciplines. It has earned multiple Project of the Year awards from the American Society of Civil Engineers and Florida Stormwater Association for innovative infrastructure and environmental projects throughout Florida.

Established
1992
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Geotechnical Engineering · Transportation Engineering · Land Surveying · Landscape Architecture · Water / Wastewater Engineering · Design-Build

People

Stephen R. TarteChief Executive Officer

Gregory S. ReckerChief Operating Officer

Sheila L. TartePrincipal

John DelashawPrincipal

Jason AldermanAssociate Principal

Grace G. HarrisonAssociate Principal

James T. BarfieldAssociate Principal

Dan HartAssociate Principal

Capabilities

Civil Engineering

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Comprehensive civil engineering solutions from preliminary studies and permit applications to site layout and municipal infrastructure design.

  • Municipal Services

    Designs functional, safe, and code-compliant municipal facilities including town halls, fire stations, police stations, public works buildings, and community centers.

  • Land Development

    Transforms ideas into viable projects with feasibility studies, property analyses, site grading plans, and permitting for commercial, retail, industrial, and residential projects.

  • Potable Water Distribution

    Designs efficient drinking water transmission, storage, and distribution systems using hydraulic modeling, pump station designs, and water storage options.

  • Wastewater Collection

    Provides wastewater system engineering from initial condition assessment and modeling to the design of force mains, gravity sewers, and major pump stations.

  • Stormwater Management

    Delivers stormwater control measures for flood control, water quality, and environmental permitting using advanced hydrologic and hydraulic modeling.

Geotechnical Engineering

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Offers innovative solutions for complex soil and foundation challenges, backed by an in-house drilling fleet and materials testing laboratories.

  • Above Grade Impoundments and Stormwater Ponds

    Geotechnical design services for solid waste disposal embankments, clay settling areas, gypsum stacks, and stormwater design projects.

  • Shallow Foundations

    Site suitability assessments, standard penetration test borings, and custom design of slabs, continuous strip footings, or spread footings.

  • Deep Foundations

    Designs driven piles, drilled shafts, auger-cast piles, rigid inclusions, and micropiles, matching load testing with optimized structural support.

  • Soil Stabilization

    Evaluates sinkhole risk, subsidence anomalies, and structural integrity, delivering tailored ground improvement programs like vibro-replacement stone columns.

  • Geotechnical Drilling

    Utilizes versatile track-mounted rigs, mini-rigs, and jack-up barges to perform rock coring and deep borings in challenging over-water or limited-access environments.

  • Mined Land Geotechnics

    Investigates, researches, and designs facilities on previously mined and reclaimed lands using specialty sampling and chemical stabilization techniques.

Transportation Roadway Design

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Excels in designing efficient transportation systems to enhance community mobility and integrate vehicles, transit, bicycles, and pedestrians.

  • Roadway Design

    Detailed engineering design for roadways, highway rehabilitations, reconstructions, and multi-modal facilities.

  • Traffic Engineering

    Provides traffic analysis, engineering design, and safety analysis to optimize traffic flow and community mobility.

  • Urban and Transportation Planning

    Develops planning models and transportation systems to support community growth and multimodal integrations.

  • Structural Engineering

    Performs structural analysis and design of transportation assets, retaining walls, and related structures.

  • Pavement Management

    Evaluates pavement conditions and designs long-lasting pavement management programs and roadway rehabilitations.

Surveying and Mapping

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Leverages advanced equipment and technology to deliver highly accurate surveying and mapping results for diverse project requirements.

  • Municipal Surveying

    Collaborates with local government agencies to deliver detailed boundary, topographic, and asset mapping services.

  • Department of Transportation (DOT) Surveying

    Delivers precise surveying and mapping services compliant with department of transportation requirements for major corridors and bridges.

  • Private Client Surveying

    Supports private developer and commercial client land development projects with accurate land surveys and mapping.

Landscape Architecture

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Creates beautiful, sustainable outdoor environments through planning and design that rejuvenate communities and promote active lifestyles.

  • Parks

    Plans and designs vibrant community parks, playgrounds, splash pads, dog parks, multi-use trails, and pavilions.

  • Streetscape Design

    Designs safe, walkable, and comfortable corridors utilizing Complete Streets guidelines, shade trees, parklets, and bioswales.

  • Site Development

    Master planning and document preparation for commercial and residential developments, commercial offices, and supermarkets.

  • Athletic Fields

    Evaluates program demands and designs high-use athletic complexes with natural or synthetic turf, sports lighting, and irrigation systems.

Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI)

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Provides dedicated construction administration, engineering inspection, and quality assurance to ensure compliance with project plans.

  • Laboratory Testing

    Performs certified materials and soils testing using in-house laboratory assets to verify compliance with specifications.

  • Field Services

    Conducted by experienced inspectors and field technicians monitoring construction activities, material placements, and site safety.

  • Construction Management

    Manages construction administration, contract compliance, and progress documentation from start to project closeout.

Water Resources Resiliency

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Focuses on developing long-term monitoring, adjustment, and sustainability programs for water systems experiencing regional changes.

  • Water Quality Monitoring

    Establishes systematic monitoring protocols for groundwater and surface water to assure compliance with environmental regulations.

  • Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling

    Applies advanced modeling software to simulate stormwater events, establishing stage and flow criteria.

  • Wetland Delineation

    Identifies and maps ecological features, assisting clients in balancing site goals with environmental protection.

Alternative Delivery

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Provides time- and cost-saving procurement methods including Design-Build and Construction Manager at Risk.

  • Design-Build

    Integrates design and construction phases to streamline schedule, minimize change orders, and manage project costs.

  • Public-Private Partnership (PPP/P3)

    Coordinates public-private ventures to facilitate major infrastructure and development projects.

  • Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)

    Offers constructability reviews, accurate pricing, and construction management under a guaranteed maximum price.

Designs electrical distribution and transmission infrastructure to address the challenges of aging utility systems.

  • Utility Design

    Engineers modern and efficient utility projects for both urban and rural environments.

  • Overhead to Underground Conversion

    Converts overhead power lines to underground systems to improve reliability and community aesthetics.

  • Utility Coordination

    Coordinates utility relocations and design adjustments with municipal and regional utility providers.

Industries

Government · Transportation · Highways & Roads · Land Development · Stormwater & Flood Control · Water Resources · Mining · Utilities · Parks & Open Space

Projects

Lake Lawne Stormwater Facility Design

Orange County, Florida · Stormwater & Flood Control · 2019

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Designed the award-winning Lake Lawne Stormwater Facility to manage stormwater runoff and improve regional water quality.

Southeastern University Building Expansion

Lakeland, Florida · Education · 2016 · Client: Southeastern University

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Designed a Grouted Pulldown Micropile foundation for a four-story building expansion at Southeastern University.

Choctawhatchee Bay Bridge Project

Choctawhatchee Bay, Florida · Bridges · 2017

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Performed complex over-water bridge borings and geotechnical investigations for the Choctawhatchee Bay Bridge infrastructure development.

CR-37B Lowe's Parking Lot Stabilization

Lakeland, Florida · Land Development · 2015

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Delivered innovative chemical stabilization of waste phosphatic clay to secure a firm, reliable foundation for the commercial parking lot development.