Services
Agricultural
Engineering
Awarded the International Sunkist Young Designer Award for “significant influence in agricultural engineering through original and technical contributions for innovative agricultural waste management systems designs,” Mr. Brian Roy, President of RCS, has helped lead the firm to a position of prominence among agricultural engineering firms in Florida. RCS is a Certified NRCS Technical Service Provider.
With a multitude of agricultural projects completed across the United States, RCS has successfully helped bridge the gap between the need of the land owner and what is in the best interest of the environment through the innovative design of cost-effective, farm-based best management practices (BMPs) and management solutions.
In addition to having successfully designed and implemented multiple BMPs for animal waste management, water control, erosion control, and irrigation management, RCS also has extensive experience in designing and overseeing the construction and certification of animal waste management systems and edge-of-farm treatment systems. RCS is familiar with and has utilized multiple NRCS modeling softwares, including TR-20, TR-55, WATNUTFL, PIPEFLOW, DRAINMOD, and STOWAT.
Further, RCS and its professionals have extensive experience in obtaining funding from many sources, including the USDA/NRCS, FDACS, Water Management Districts, and direct congressional appropriations. RCS has obtained over $25 million in design and construction grants for clients.
Services We Offer:
- Private
- State
- Federal
- Cost Share Programs
- Demonstration Projects
- Canals
- Berms
- Dikes
- Risers
- Pump Stations
- Stormwater Ponds
- Terraces
- Land Leveling
- Gabions
- Headwalls
- Grassed Waterways
- Site Planning
- Freestall Barns
- Manure/Solids
- Separators
- Tunnel Barns
- Sand Separators
- Center Pivots
- Linear – Move Systems
- Micro-Irrigation
- Drip
- Sub-Surface Drip
- Walking Guns
- Solid Sets
- Seepage
- Furrow
- Chemical Injection
- Sludge Basins
- Composting
- Irrigation Water Management Plans
- Conservation Plans
- Design, Checkout, and Certify Systems
- Dairy Best Available Technologies
- Agricultural Real State
Equine Solutions - Edge-of-Farm Treatment Systems
- Reduction in Phosphorus Discharge
Example Projects
Water Resources
Engineering
By studying the movement, distribution, and quality of water and analyzing statistical properties of hydrologic records, our engineers are able to estimate future hydrologic phenomena. These calculated estimations are vital to investment decisions in future infrastructure and to determine the yield reliability characteristics of water supply systems. The professionals that comprise the RCS team have an extensive operational knowledge of the hydrology and hydrogeology of Florida, having worked on a wide variety of projects for both public and private clients. RCS personnel provide expertise in a wide variety of water resource engineering applications, including the design of treatment systems, local and regional scale computer modeling, monitoring plans, permitting, and planning.
RCS professionals are also experienced in designing water quality projects and retrofit water quality projects to meet water quality targets and proposed TMDLs.
Our professionals are proficient in a wide variety of industry-standard modeling software applications. In addition, RCS professionals are very experienced with the modeling software used by various government agencies throughout the State of Florida (water management districts, FDEP, NRCS, etc.) To better serve our clients, RCS professionals continue their education to keep pace with new developments in software technology and government standards periods.
Services We Offer:
- Surface Water and Groundwater Modeling
- Integrated Surface Water and Groundwater Modeling
- Groundwater and Surface Water Remediation
- Contaminant Transport Modeling
- Hydrologic Assessments
- Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling
- TMDL/Pollutant Modeling
- Aquifer Recharge Analysis
- Peer Review Services
- Floodplain Modeling and Mapping
- GIS Data Analysis
- Stormwater Treatment Systems
- Stormwater Design
- Stormwater Planning and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Development
- Stormwater Permitting
- Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMP) Design and Evaluation
- Wetland Treatment Systems
- Wetland Restoration
- Environmental Resources Permits (ERPs)
- ERP Exemptions
- Conveyance System Design
- Cost Estimating
- Construction Management
- Operation & Maintenance Plans
- Stormwater Reuse Systems
- Irrigation Systems Design
- Center Pivots
- Linear-Move Systems
- Micro Irrigation
- Drip
- Sub-Surface Drip
- Walking Guns
- Solid Sets
- Seepage
- Furrow
- Stormwater Reuse System Evaluation and Design
- Effluent Disposal and Wet Weather Storage Systems
- Rapid Infiltration Basins
- Reuse Irrigation
- Absorption Fields
- Tanks (not disposal)
- Other Reuse Systems
- Wet Weather Storage Analysis
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection Permitting
- Wellfield Design
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Water Usage/Demand Analysis
- Consumptive Use Permitting
- Water Supply Planning
- Wellfield Management Plans
- Alternative Water Supply Analysis
- Weather Stations and Hydrologic Monitoring
- Surface Water, Groundwater, and Facilities Monitoring
- Landfill Monitoring Station Service
- Pump Station Design
- GIS Analysis and Database Development
Example Projects
Environmental &
Ecological
RCS’ history of providing environmental and ecological consultation services covers the majority of possible environmental services. Traditionally, RCS has provided extensive environmental services to develop conservation and restoration projects for municipal clients to meet environmental improvement targets. These projects often include elements allowing for public recreational use. Also, RCS has designed environmental incentive projects, primarily for agricultural operations, and obtained grants through cost-sharing entities, such as Water Management Districts, the Florida Department of Agricultural Services, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service/United States Department of Agriculture.
RCS has also evaluated potential properties for commercial and agricultural development, including investigatory services to determine the presence of wetlands and listed species, permitting restraints, water supply, existing infrastructure, hazardous materials, etc. Further, RCS often identifies, analyzes, and evaluates the project’s potential impact on sensitive ecosystems, such as wetlands, riparian zones, endangered species habitats, and other critical natural areas. This assessment involves a careful study of biodiversity, habitat disruption, and potential long-term ecological consequences.
RCS conducts sampling, analysis of laboratory results, and compliance reporting for operational and environmental permits and mitigation plans in support of agricultural operations, biosolids application, nutrient management, and environmental incentive projects.
Services We Offer:
- Preliminary Environmental Property Assessments
- Field Data Collection
- Monitoring Programs
- Field Sampling and Analysis
- Environmental Databases
- Water Quality Preservation
- Weather Stations and Hydrologic Monitoring
- Preservation and Conservation of Natural Resource Areas
- Soil Hydrologic Interpretations
- Lake and River Restoration
- Wetland Delineations and Survey
- Wetland Treatment Systems
- Wetland Design and Creation
- Biological Surveys
- Habitat Surveys
- Threatened & Endangered Species Surveys
- Preserve Area Management Plans
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Development
- Water Resources Management
- Water Reuse
- Reuse Master Plans
- Water Supply Protection
- Watershed Management
Example Projects
Construction
Management
RCS provides management services for numerous construction projects throughout Florida. For the successful execution of a project, effective planning is essential. Throughout the lifetime of a project, our professionals are cognizant of environmental impacts, successful scheduling and budgeting, availability of resources, site safety, logistics, and any inconvenience caused by construction. RCS works with clients to identify their specific needs and develop solutions that provide the greatest flexibility combined with resource conservation. In this manner, RCS is able to meet the requirements of a myriad challenges.
Services We Offer:
- Construction Consulting
- Construction Management
- Cost Estimating
- Emergency Response
- Operations and Maintenance (with Enviro-Tech Systems, Inc.)
- Start-up and Commissioning
- Construction Engineering and Inspection
- Construction Consulting and Management in Hazardous Environments
- Quality Assurance
- Monitoring and Testing
- Facilities Planning
- Pilot Plan Fabrication
- Asset Management
- Contract Administration
- Claims Management
- Aging Infrastructure Management
Software & Database
Solutions
RCS specializes in developing custom software to fit specific needs. RCS does not simply recreate paper documents into an electronic format, but develops interfaces to assist in the analysis of complex systems, making it easy for users to understand the significance of the data.
Due to our strong understanding of business processes, RCS has been able to provide software solutions that dramatically reduce the time involved in everyday tasks. This saves valuable resources, allowing users to focus on analyzing their data. In addition, by understanding current local, state, and federal regulations, RCS can provide clients with software and database solutions to provide accurate data analysis and assistance for meeting regulatory deadlines.
Services We Offer:
- Data Analysis from Multiple Sources
- Automated Report Generation
- Regulatory Calendars and Automated Reminder Notifications
- Field Data Collection Devices
- Inventory Systems
- Oracle, SQL Server, and MS Access Database
Research &
Development
RCS has been awarded State and Federal Research and Development grants and has participated in strategic partnerships that have allowed our professionals to increase their knowledge of the latest technology, develop new practices, and create innovative techniques in the hopes of improving future performance.
RCS is committed to using the best tools available to assist private and public agencies, increase efficiency, promote productivity, and restore and preserve natural resources periods.
Services We Offer:
- Water Conservation
- Renewable Sources of Energy
- Software Development
- Pilot Studies
Environmental, Contamination, &
Remediation Engineering
With over 25 years of experience, RCS’s has been a trusted partner to utilities throughout the state, assisting in the planning and design of innovative effluent disposal and reuse solutions. Notable achievements include the design of Rapid Infiltration Basins integrated within golf course communities, highlighting RCS’s commitment to sustainable and forward-thinking environmental solutions.
RCS’s expertise, innovative designs, and commitment to regulatory compliance position the firm as a leader in addressing complex environmental challenges with practical, effective, and sustainable engineering solutions.
Services We Offer:
- Contamination Assessments
- Environmental Site Assessments Phase I Studies
- Environmental Site Assessments Phase II Studies
- Brownsfield Investigation and Redevelopment
- Field Data Collection
- Field Sampling and Analysis
- Contamination Remediation
- Environmental Databases
- Regulatory Compliance and Permitting
- Groundwater Management
- Water Quality Preservation
- Pollutant Load Modeling
- Nutrient Removal Systems
- TMDL Evaluations
- Weather Stations and Hydrologic Monitoring
- Monitoring Programs
- Stormwater Management
- Stormwater Detention and Treatment
- Liners and Covers
- Wastewater Effluent Disposal and Storage Systems
- Rapid Infiltration Basins
- Water Resources Management
- Water Reuse
- Reuse Master Plans
- Water Supply Protection
- Animal Waste Management
- Compost Facilities
- Odor Control
- Mold Remediation
Example Projects
Water Resources
Engineering
By studying the movement, distribution, and quality of water and analyzing statistical properties of hydrologic records, our engineers are able to estimate future hydrologic phenomena. These calculated estimations are vital to investment decisions in future infrastructure and to determine the yield reliability characteristics of water supply systems. The professionals that comprise the RCS team have an extensive operational knowledge of the hydrology and hydrogeology of Florida, having worked on a wide variety of projects for both public and private clients. RCS personnel provide expertise in a wide variety of water resource engineering applications, including the design of treatment systems, local and regional scale computer modeling, monitoring plans, permitting, and planning.
RCS professionals are also experienced in designing water quality projects and retrofit water quality projects to meet water quality targets and proposed TMDLs.
Our professionals are proficient in a wide variety of industry-standard modeling software applications. In addition, RCS professionals are very experienced with the modeling software used by various government agencies throughout the State of Florida (water management districts, FDEP, NRCS, etc.) To better serve our clients, RCS professionals continue their education to keep pace with new developments in software technology and government standards periods.
Services We Offer:
- Surface Water and Groundwater Modeling
- Integrated Surface Water and Groundwater Modeling
- Groundwater and Surface Water Remediation
- Contaminant Transport Modeling
- Hydrologic Assessments
- Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling
- TMDL/Pollutant Modeling
- Aquifer Recharge Analysis
- Peer Review Services
- Floodplain Modeling and Mapping
- GIS Data Analysis
- Stormwater Treatment Systems
- Stormwater Design
- Stormwater Planning and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Development
- Stormwater Permitting
- Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMP) Design and Evaluation
- Wetland Treatment Systems
- Wetland Restoration
- Environmental Resources Permits (ERPs)
- ERP Exemptions
- Conveyance System Design
- Cost Estimating
- Construction Management
- Operation & Maintenance Plans
- Stormwater Reuse Systems
- Irrigation Systems Design
- Center Pivots
- Linear-Move Systems
- Micro Irrigation
- Drip
- Sub-Surface Drip
- Walking Guns
- Solid Sets
- Seepage
- Furrow
- Stormwater Reuse System Evaluation and Design
- Effluent Disposal and Wet Weather Storage Systems
- Rapid Infiltration Basins
- Reuse Irrigation
- Absorption Fields
- Tanks (not disposal)
- Other Reuse Systems
- Wet Weather Storage Analysis
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection Permitting
- Wellfield Design
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Water Usage/Demand Analysis
- Consumptive Use Permitting
- Water Supply Planning
- Wellfield Management Plans
- Alternative Water Supply Analysis
- Weather Stations and Hydrologic Monitoring
- Surface Water, Groundwater, and Facilities Monitoring
- Landfill Monitoring Station Service
- Pump Station Design
- GIS Analysis and Database Development
