Projects Under Construction
Engineer’s Report
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 approved Change Order No. 3 which reduced the contract by $3,000.
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 approved Change Order No. 2 which reduced the contract by $252,775 to a final contract amount of $343,547. Additionally, the Board approved Pay Request No. 4 & Final in the amount of $34,354.70 and accepted the project as complete.
Access Road at North Pump Station
Project includes improvements of access road to serve the North Pump Station. ICS has completed work on the project. Project will be closed out next month.
Wastewater Treatment Electrical Improvements & Generator Replacement
Project includes update of the control panel and related electrical system at the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) as well as replacement of the existing generator. Pre-Construction meeting with City of Richmond was held on September 9, 2023. Notice to Proceed will be issued on October 2, 2023. Generator submittal has been approved and is on order. Contractor waiting on delivery schedule.
Rehabilitation of Chemical Feed System at Surface Water Plant
Project includes modifications and rehabilitation of the chemical feed system at the surface water plant (SWTP) to increase efficiency and due to components reaching design life. Notice to proceed was issued on August 24, 2023. Odyssey is reviewing submittals from contractor.
South Pump Station Generator
Project includes replacement of existing diesel generator at the South Pump Station. Pre-Construction meeting with City of Richmond was held on September 9, 2023. Notice to Proceed will be issued on October 2, 2023. Generator submittal has been approved and is on order. Contractor waiting on delivery schedule.
Old South Drive Culvert and Road Repairs
Project includes removing and replacing a portion of Old South Drive over the culvert connection of Bullhead Bayou. Project will also include grout filling and stabilization of any erosion discovered during road repair. Contracts were executed by Board. Pre-construction meeting with City of Richmond will be scheduled.
HVAC Rehabilitation at SWTP
Project includes rehabilitation of HVAC system at SWTP Building. Odyssey presented received bids. The low bidder was Fresh Air with a bid of $59,500. Odyssey is reviewing qualifications. Board authorized Award of Contract subject to Engineer’s Final Recommendation.
Projects Under Design
Facility Arc Flash Study – Phase 1
Project includes analysis of District facilities with control panels to ensure compliance with current electrical standards. Phase 1 includes surface water treatment plant and water plant nos. 1, 2 & 3. Study is complete and facility signage and notifications will be posted in October.
Internal Drainage and Ponding Study
Project includes detailed flooding analysis incorporating Fort Bend County increase rainfall intensities as well as determining the primary location of ponding inside the levee. Analysis has been completed and preliminary results shared with the Board. Board authorized Engineer to meet with Drainage Committee to determine next steps.
South Pump Station Headwall Modification and Redundant Closure Devices
Project includes modification of headwall structure for the South Stormwater pump station to allow for the design and installation of back up closure devices. Construction to be funded by a future bond issue. Plans have been submitted for agency review. Revised construction estimate for project is $750,000, which is significantly lower than previous estimate.
North Pump Station Redundant Closure Devices
Project includes design and installation of back up closure devices at the North Pump Station.
Plans have been submitted for agency review. Revised construction estimate for project is $300,000, which is significantly lower than previous estimate.
Storm Sewer Outfall Rehabilitation
Project includes repair and/or replacement of many storm sewer outfalls throughout the District based on inspections. Construction plans have received agency reviews and Odyssey is finalizing plans for approval. Board authorized Odyssey to advertise for bids to be presented at the November Board meeting.
Additional Engineering Items
Board authorized Engineer to begin design services on the following projects that were approved as part of the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year:
- Elevated storage and surface water treatment plant repainting;
- Proposed Schedule:
- Prepare Contracts and Facility Exhibits – October 2023
- Begin Advertisement November 2023
- Begin Construction – 1st Quarter 2024 (starting with EST)
- Construction Complete – 3rd Quarter 2024
- Proposed Schedule:
- Programming upgrades for the Surface Water Treatment Plant;
- Proposed Schedule
- Prepare Contracts and Facility Exhibits – January 2024
- Begin Advertisement – 1st Quarter 2024
- Begin Construction – 2nd Quarter 2024
- Construction Complete – 3rd Quarter 2024
- Proposed Schedule
- SCADA improvements for Pecan Lakes Storm Water Pump Station;
- Proposed Schedule
- Prepare Contracts and Facility Exhibits – December 2023
- Begin Advertisement – 1st Quarter 2024
- Begin Construction – 2nd Quarter 2024
- Construction Complete – 4th Quarter 2024
- Proposed Schedule
- Levee Repair at 1603 Savannah
- Proposed Schedule:
- Notify Resident of Required Repairs – October 2023
- Solicit Bids for Fence and Gate Installation – November 2023
- Begin Repair/Construction – 1st Quarter 2024
- Construction Complete – 2nd Quarter 2024
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- Proposed Schedule:
- Belt Press Upgrades at Surface Water Treatment Plant;
- Proposed Schedule
- Complete Design and submit plans for review – December 2023
- Approved Plans – March 2024
- Bid Cycle – Complete 2nd Quarter 2024
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- Proposed Schedule
- Renewal of Waste Discharge Permit
- Proposed Schedule:
- Prepare Report and Application – October 2023
- Submit Application to TCEQ – 1st Quarter 2024
- Proposed Schedule:
Land Grant Court Ponding
Engineer reported that topographic survey has been completed and Engineer is reviewing information for potential improvements or recommendations.
FEMA
Engineer reported District received $123,199.85 from FEMA/TDEM for reimbursement of improvements to outfall of Main Channel into Jones Creek as part of Hurricane Harvey improvements. This is the final project to be reimbursed with Federal Funds from Hurricane Harvey.
FM 359 Sluice Gate Actuators
Engineer presented bids for $7000 to install actuators on the FM 359 sluice gates to be operated by the mobile generator. Board tabled award pending questions to the Engineer for consideration at the October 2023 meeting.
La Vista Cottages Development Agreement
Board approved development agreement for the future development called La Vista Cottages located on Farmer Road, north of Oyster Creek.
GRP Request
Consideration for request to join District’s Groundwater Reduction Program (GRP) was made by developer of proposed future development. Proposed development would include approximately 500 ESFCs and is not looking for actual water or wastewater capacity. After discussion, Board authorized Engineer and Attorney to obtain more information to discuss at the October 2023 Board meeting.
