Engineering Updates – February 22, 2022

Engineering Report

PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Bullhead Slough – Phase Two

Project will dredge and rehabilitate the side slopes of the portion of Bullhead Slough between Oyster Creek and Farmer Road.

Additional dredging activities of Bullhead Slough between Old South Drive and Farmer Road will commence in early February 2022.

Contractor has completed all construction activities and is preparing for final contract close out.

Administration Building

Project includes construction of an administration building to serve the District and community at the southern edge of Pecan Grove Park on Pitts Road.

The building is occupied.  Contractor is addressing minor punchlist items from final inspections.

PROJECTS UNDER DESIGN

Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation

Project consists of rehabilitation of existing sanitary sewer lines within the District.  Contract was previously awarded to King Solutions Services, LLC.

Board executed the contracts and Engineer is scheduling preconstruction meeting.

Surface Water Plant Driveway Modifications

Due to Fort Bend County’s planned extension of Brandt Road and planned intersection modifications of Brandt Road and Skinner Lane, the District’s driveway to the surface water treatment plant must be modified to accommodate future access.  The District will be reimbursed for engineering and construction costs of these modifications.  Modifications include relocation of driveway, access gate and related fencing and electrical work to accommodate new entry location.

Construction plans have been approved by all local agencies.

Generators for Water Plant No. 1 and Water Well No. 5

Project includes installing natural gas generators for the water plant located on Pitts Road and the remote water well located near Austin Elementary.

Board previously awarded the project to WW Payton.  Board executed the contracts and Engineer is scheduling preconstruction meeting.

Levee Modifications at 1644 FM 359

Project includes adjusting the elevations of an existing driveway on FM 359 to allow for easier installation of temporary flood protection measures in the event of high water on FM 359.

Boarded previous awarded the project to D&J Construction. Board executed the contracts and Engineer is scheduling preconstruction meeting.

Main Channel Backslope Swale Rehabilitation

Project includes regrading the backslope swales and the drains on the maintenance berms of the main channel to ensure there is no standing water, which can cause erosion.

Bids were presented to the Board with the low bidder being Infrastructure Construction Services with a bid of $274,297.50.  Board awarded the project to Infrastructure Construction Services.

Water Plant No. 3 Building Repair

The building at water plant no. 3 is experiencing minor foundation settling.  This project will address this issue and other minor building rehabilitations.

Boarded previous awarded the project to Dawson Foundation Repair.  Contractor expected to mobilize in Spring 2022.

Interior Ladders for Raw Water Tanks

Project includes installing ladders inside the raw water storage tanks at the surface water treatment plant to provide additional safety for the operators of the District.

Boarded previously awarded the project to DN Tanks. Board executed the contracts and Engineer is scheduling preconstruction meeting.

Northwest Pecan Grove Park Ramp

Project includes construction of a ramp and trail to facilitate access to the walking trail on top of the levee as it passes through Pecan Grove Park on Pitts Road.

Project design will begin in early 2022 and construction is expected to start in 2nd Quarter 2022 with a project completion in 4th Quarter 2022.

ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING ITEMS

Engineer reported that Fort Bend County Precinct 1 Commissioner Vicent Morales has offered to handle the installation of the wheelchair ramps at the intersection of Plantation Drive and Pitts Road.