october 2010 monthly report

City of Pearland Projects Department

Monthly Projects Update

October 29, 2010

Magnolia Road Expansion (& Water) Pearland Parkway Mitigation Dixie Farm Road Widening

East Mary’s Creek Regional Detention Pond Recreation Center & Natatorium

Hickory Slough Detention at Max Rd & Max Rd Sports Complex, Phase 1

Prepared by: Andrea Brinkley

For Distribution to City Council

Magnolia Road Expansion and Water Progress this period: Segment 3: (Construction Phase 1) Magnolia Rd. from Harkey Rd. to Veterans Dr. Design Engineer: Othon Consulting Engineers Contractor: WW Webber LLC CM: PBS&J Billed to Date: $9,021,575.64 % Billed: 100% Contract Days Used: 443 (90 rain days) % of Contract Days: 89%

• Requested as-builts for TxDOT bridge inspection. • Red line/as-built documents pending Design Engineer issue resolution.

Segment 3: (Construction Phase 1) Landscaping for Magnolia Rd. from Harkey Rd. to Veterans Dr. Landscape Architect: Knudson Contractor: Westco Irrigation CM: Staff Billed to Date: $ 243,611.90 % Billed: 87.43% Contract Days Used: 92 (2 rain days) % of Contract Days: 100%

• Approved monthly maintenance payment. • Replaced tree hit by car. • Monitored plantings and irrigation.

Segments 1 & 2: (Construction Phase 2) Magnolia Rd. from Veterans Dr. to SH 35 and John Lizer Rd. from SH 35 to Pearland Parkway Segment 1: Kirst Kosmoski Inc. Segment 2: Bridgefarmer & Associates Contractor: Texas Sterling Construction CM: Jacobs Carter Burgess Billed to Date: $11,525,835.90 % Billed: 95.34% Contract Days Used: 483 (65 rain days) % of Contract Days: 97.0%

• Contractor completed partial work on minor drainage improvements at ponds.

• Contractor conducted survey of paving grades for possible grinding of rough spots and submitted report to staff.

• Contractor scheduled to complete pavement marking removal and additional lane assignment pavement markings at Pearland Parkway and advance signal signage at Veterans.

• Worked on punch list items, including hydromulching and mowing. • Center Point indicated staff change and correction to work order for

streetlights. • Scheduled final inspection on the project and close out meeting.

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Magnolia Road Expansion and Water (cont’d) Segments 4 & 5: (Construction Phase 3) Magnolia Rd. from Morgan Rd. to Harkey Rd. and CR-89/Cullen Parkway from Southfork to Northfork Design Engineers: Seg. 4 Cobb Fendley & Associates; Seg. 5 Klotz Associates Magnolia Rd Bridge over Mary’s Creek: Bridgefarmer & Associates Contractor: Cross Roads Industries CM: ESPA Corp Billed to Date: $7,490,981.48 % Billed: 74.88% Contract Days Used: 319 (78 rain days) % of Contract Days: 65.56%

• Placed concrete for left turn lane at Morgan/Southfork intersection. • Installed traffic signal at Morgan/Southfork intersection. • Mowed high grass along Southfork Dr. median. • Completed sub-grade preparation and paved on Cullen southbound

lanes. • Constructed southwest quadrant of Southfork and Cullen intersection. • Switched traffic to new southwest quadrant of Southfork/Cullen

intersection and began construction on northwest quadrant of intersection.

• Continued testing water line on Cullen Parkway and portions of Magnolia water line.

• Installed signal poles at Cullen Parkway and FM 1128. • Installed signal poles at Morgan intersection and Cullen Parkway. • Installed additional temporary gate at Southwyck WWTP on Magnolia. • Monitored barricades at Dryberry, Cullen and FM 1128. • Enterprise Pipeline preparing billing information for submittal, sent some

information related to testing. • Awaiting contractor response on October 28th regarding settled

subgrade under pavement and along sub-grade of unpaved area east of FM 1128 on Magnolia Rd, and around storm and sanitary road crossing.

• Initiated televising of sanitary line. • Stopped construction of 15 in. sanitary sewer along West Oaks Village to lift

station #65. No action regarding City’s direction to open cut road crossing. • Coordinated with developer regarding alternate bid items and additional work.

Traffic Signal Installation at Southfork and CR90 and CR 94 Design Engineer: TEDSI Infrastructure Group CM: Staff Contractor: Florida Traffic Control Devices Billed to Date: $698,965.58 % Billed: 100% Contract Days Used: 200 % of Contract: 99%

• Completed additional repair of thermoplastic pavement markings. • Warranty period is now complete.

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Magnolia Road Expansion and Water (cont’d) Planned activities for the period ending November 30, 2010: Segment 3: (Construction Phase 1) Magnolia Rd from Harkey Rd. to Veterans Dr.

• Seek final signature from Design Engineer for Balancing change order. • Obtain as built plans from Engineer.

Segment 3: (Construction Phase 1) Landscaping for Magnolia Rd. from Harkey Rd. to Veterans Dr.

• Monitor maintenance and approve payments for maintenance contracts. • Coordinate with Parks Department as needed.

Segments 1 & 2: (Construction Phase 2) Magnolia Rd. from Veterans Dr. to Pearland Parkway

• Monitor and complete items noted for correction on punch-list. • Complete pavement grinding to remove rough areas. • Place additional speed limit signs near overpass. • Remove cat-track pavement markings and add advance lane assignment

pavement markings at Pearland Parkway. • Conduct Final Completion Inspection. • Seek revised paperwork if needed from Center Point regarding streetlight

installation. • Complete red line drawings and review with Construction Manager. • Review project paper work including balancing change order. • Conduct project closeout meeting.

Segments 4 & 5: (Construction Phase 3) Magnolia Rd from Morgan Rd. to Harkey Rd.,

and CR-89 from Southfork to Northfork. • Complete ramps and sidewalk along Morgan to Park and handicap ramps at

Morgan intersection. • Obtain power to signals at Morgan, Cullen and FM 1128 intersections. • Complete paving activities at Southfork/ Cullen Parkway intersection. • Complete televising sanitary sewer line and review results. • Review and accept approved solution to repair trench settlement along

Magnolia sanitary sewer, and settlement at utility crossings. • Complete 15 in. sanitary line tie in to West Oaks LS #65, with possible

short term closure of West Oaks Blvd. • Initiate 15 in. sanitary line to West Oaks LS #22. • Coordinate as necessary with developer for Magnolia Rd work. • Coordinate with HOA, MUD, developer and residents as necessary.

Traffic Signal Installation at Southfork and CR90 and CR 94:

• No further work.

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Magnolia Road Expansion and Water (cont’d) Project Schedule:

• Construction Phase 1 (Magnolia Rd.: Harkey Rd. to Veterans Dr.) • Notice to Proceed issued May 1, 2007. • Substantial completion August 27, 2008.

• Landscaping – Council Award on December 14, 2009. • Notice to Proceed issued January 11, 2010. • Substantial completion April 13, 2010.

• Construction Phase 2 (Segments 1 & 2: Veterans Dr. to Pearland Parkway) – • Council Award on February 9, 2009. • Notice to Proceed issued for March 30, 2009. • Substantial completion May 24, 2010. (Revised: July 13th due to

rain delays and COs) • Construction Phase 3 (Segments 4 & 5: Magnolia Rd from Morgan Rd. to

Harkey Rd., and CR-89 from Southfork to Northfork.) • Council Award on November 9, 2009. • Notice to Proceed issued for November 16, 2009. • Substantial completion February 19, 2011. • Cullen Parkway: 6 month milestone started April 13, 2010.

& currently ends November 4th due to utility and rain delays. • Traffic Signal Installation at Southfork and CR90 and CR 94:

• Notice to Proceed issued January 26, 2009. • Substantial Completion August 26, 2009.

Pearland Parkway Wetlands Mitigation Environmental Engineer: Berg Oliver & Associates Progress this period:

• USACE indicated a desire to review the project and conduct a site visit. No date or timeframe for the site visit was mentioned.

• No activity. Planned activities for the period ending October 31, 2010:

• Coordinate with USACE regarding project completion.

Project schedule: • Obtain final clearance from USACE.

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Dixie Farm Road Widening - Phase I Design Engineer: Freese Nichols Inc. Contractor: W.W. Webber LLC CM: TxDOT Billed to Date: $21,117,175.62 % Billed: 99% Contract Days Used: 529 % of Contract: 95% Progress this Period:

• Processed change orders from TxDOT as part of project closeout; requested TxDOT provide final accounting of project funding.

• Center Point refined plan and an estimate to City for review. • Existing electrical wood poles will be utilized for street lighting near FM 518

only due to reduced right of way. Planned activities for the period ending November 30, 2010:

• Finalize streetlight plans and initiate work with Center Point. • Finalize speed study report.

Project Schedule:

• TxDOT issued Notice to Proceed at the end of October 2006. • Construction reached substantial completion in November 2008.

Dixie Farm Road Widening - Phase II Design Engineer: Freese Nichols Inc. Contractor: Hassell Construction CM: TxDOT Billed to Date: $10,267,268.39 % Billed: 80.61% Contract Days Used: 445 % of Contract: 90% Progress this Period:

• Initiated slip form paving on future southbound main lanes from SH 35 to

Cowarts Creek. • Completed paving at Tall Oak Dr., Oakbrook Dr. Willow Lake, & Inverness Dr. • Center Point and AT&T completed relocation of conflicts at Tall Oak Dr. and

Bestin Oaks Dr. • Processed change order regarding water line services repairs • Coordinated with Oakbrook HOA on Oakbrook Dr. entrance and trees in City

right of way. • Staff coordinated with TxDOT and PISD personnel.

Planned activities for the period ending November 30, 2010:

• Complete slip form paving of southbound lanes from Cowarts Creek to north of Willow Lake Dr. and north project limits near Walmart.

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Dixie Farm Road Widening - Phase II (cont’d)

• Complete paving of cross-overs and driveway tie ins. • Continue traffic signal work. • Install street light conduit, backfill behind curb and initiate sidewalk

construction. • Install ADA ramps at intersections. • Coordinate with TxDOT and contractor to provide advance notice for

intersection work. • Coordinate with HOA and residents as needed. • Monitor intersections for any issues.

Project Schedule:

• TxDOT bid in mid February 2009. • Transportation Commission awarded contract late Feb. 2009 • Notice to Proceed April 9, 2009 • Substantial Completion: January 20, 2011.

Dixie Farm Road Detention Mitigation Phase 1: Cowart’s Creek and Clear Creek Detention Design Engineer: Freese Nichols Inc. Contractor: Lecon Inc. CM: Staff Billed to Date: $1,347,670.00 Billed: 99% Contract Days Used: 180 % of Contract: 94.2% Progress this period:

• No activity.

Planned activities for the period ending October 31, 2010: • Complete close out and file.

Project schedule: • Issued Notice to Proceed August 4, 2008. • Substantial completion: January 12, 2009.

Phase 2: East Mary’s Creek Detention (Regional) Design Engineer: Freese Nichols Inc. Contractor: Triple B Services. CM: Staff Billed to Date: $2,852,715.26 Billed: 90.00% Contract Days Used: 269 (81 rain days) % of Contract: 82.8% Progress this period:

• Contractor completed punch list items and corrected fence and pond grades.

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• Conducted final inspection on October 14th. • Negotiated work and quantities related to Change Order #4 which included

extra work at Pond #9 and at Mary’s Creek opposite bank. • Scheduled project close out meeting. • Obtained language from Legal Department for signage along Creek

prohibiting motor vehicles. • Obtained quotes and selected vendor for hydromulching haul road


• Install signs prohibiting motor vehicles. • Hydromulch haul road. • Remove pipe at Willow Lake Pond extreme event overflow. • Complete Change Order #4. • Conduct project close out meeting • Coordinate with BDD#4, Pine Hollow HOA, Shadycrest and Willow Lake HOA

as needed. Project schedule:

• Council Award on November 9, 2009. • Notice to Proceed issued for November 16, 2009. • Substantial completion on June 27, 2010. (Adjusted to August 26 due to rain

days)

Recreation Center & Natatorium Architect: PBK Architects Contractor: EMJ Corporation CM: PBK Architects Billed to Date: $16,432,855.89 % Billed: 95% Contract Days Used: 429 days (41 rain days) % of Contract Time: 98.62% Progress this period:

• Resolved additional remaining punch list items with contractor. • Negotiated costs on changes related to Building access and separation, AV

changes in weight room. • Met with architect regarding electrical issues and participation in costs for

work not bid competitively bid. • Drafted change order with extra cost items described above. • Notified contractor of warranty items. • Worked to resolve warranty items. • Completed Testing and Balancing of the Natatorium. • TDLR inspection conducted and report submitted, with minor corrections.

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• Complete TDLR corrections. • Complete any remaining punch-list items. • Complete final change order and present to Council for approval. • Complete corrections to HVAC in Natatorium per testing and balancing report. • Public Works working on plan for decommissioning old PISD lift station.

Project schedule: • Issued Notice to Proceed April 20, 2009. • Substantial completion: July 29, 2010 (adjusted per contract) •

Hickory Slough Detention at Max Rd & Max Rd Sports Complex, Phase 1 Progress this period:

• Council approved design contract with Jacobs Engineering. Planned activities for the period ending November 30, 2010:

• Hold Kick Off meeting with staff and design team in early November. • Develop project design schedule.

Project schedule:

• To be determined pending Kick Off meeting.



October 29, 2010

Animal Control Shelter Renovations Bailey Rd (Veterans to FM1128)

Bailey & Veterans Regional Detention Ponds Fine Grading Cowart Creek Diversion Project

McHard Rd – Country Place to Cullen Blvd McHard Rd – Sound Wall

SH35 Sanitary Sewer Temporary Lift Station at Industrial Dr E Trail Connectivity Phase I

Prepared by: Cara Davis


Animal Control Shelter Renovations Architect: Jackson & Ryan Architects Contractor: JC Stonewall Constructors, LP CM: N/A Billed to Date: $468,963.28 % Billed: 98.3% Contract Days Used: (130) 197 % of Contract Days: 151.5% Progress last period:

• Renovations to office areas complete. Punhclist items being corrected • New furniture items installed • Warranty items sent to contractors attention


• Perform windstorm inspection for WPI-8 certificate • Place order for kennel gates • Close out contract

Project schedule: • Consultant Selection – July 2007. • Design – 4th Quarter 2007 thru 3rd Quarter 2009. • Bid & Start Construction – 4th Quarter 2009. • Project completion - end of 3rd Quarter 2010.

Bailey Road (Veterans to FM 1128) Design Engineer: Wilbur Smith Associates (WSA) Progress last period:

• 100% plans currently in review with City staff. • Engineer continued work on revising the plans to incorporate drainage

changes • Held kickoff meeting for Noise Impact Analysis contract and issued

NTP • 55 of 65 parcels acquired, 7 in active negotiation, 3 in condemnation


• Complete plan changes from Amendment #5 and submit for final review. Return comments along with comments from previous 100% plan review.

• Finalize 100% plans and hold TRC. • Continue acquisition process

Project schedule:

• Consultant Selection – 2nd thru 3rd Quarter 2008. • Design – 3rd Quarter 2008 thru 3rd Quarter 2010

Bailey & Veterans Regional Detention Ponds Fine Grading Design Engineer: Inter-local with BDD#4 Contractor: Harris Construction CM: BDD4 Billed to Date: $818,914.58 % Billed: 95.1% Contract Days Used: (180) 298 % of Contract Days: 165.6% Progress last period:

• BDD4 submitted invoice for final payment.

Planned activities for the period ending November 30, 2010: • None planned

Project schedule:

• Construction (Excavation): 2nd Quarter 2008 – 1st Quarter 2009 • Construction (Fine Grading): 3rd Quarter 2009 – 2nd Quarter 2010

Cowart Creek Diversion Project Design Engineer: JKC & Associates, Inc. Detention Pond Contractor: Lindsey Construction CM: BDD4 Billed to Date: $4,851,438.80 % Billed: 58.1% Contract Days Used: 221 % of Contract Days: 48.7% Progress last period:

• Detention Pond: o Excavation of Pond A approximately 96% complete o Hauling activities and placement of fill at designated sites continued. o Started on excavation of Pond B as well as diversion ditch south of

the pond o Letter of Agreement between the City, BDD4 and Brazoria County

passed for open cuts on roads for installation of the box culverts • Ditch Diversion:

o No progress to report • Re-grading of Roadside Ditches:

o ESPA submitted 60% plans • Pump Station:

o JKC submitted design plans

Cowart Creek Diversion Project (continued)


• Detention Pond o Continue excavation/hauling activities.

• Diversion Ditch o Contractor to begin installation of enclosed box sections.

• Re-grading of Roadside Ditches: o Return 60% plans with comments

• Pump Station: o Return pump station plans with comments

Project Schedule:

• Detention Site: o Bid: (BDD4) 3rd Quarter 2009. o Construction: 4th Quarter 2009 - 4th Quarter 2010

• Diversion Ditch: Construction by BDD4. • Re-grade Roadside Ditches: Bid, award and begin construction –

dependent upon progress of detention site and diversion ditch.

McHard Road (Country Pl to Cullen) & Reconstruction (CR94 to Country Pl)

Design Engineer: HDR|Claunch & Miller Contractor: Beyer Construction, LLP CM: Freese & Nichols Billed to Date: $ 4,702,776.34 % Billed: 96.1% Contract Days Used: 314 % of Contract Days: 86.0% Progress this period:

• CIP Segment (Country Place Blvd to Cullen) o Construction complete. Final clean-up in progress. Road to remain

closed until signal/intersection complete at Cullen. o Continued working with CenterPoint to install streetlights along the

new roadway and relocate power • Reconstruction Segment (Country Place Blvd to CR 94)

o Irrigation repairs along reconstruction in final stages of completion

Planned activities for the period ending November 30, 2010: • CIP Segment (Country Place Blvd to Cullen)

o Complete irrigation installation. Close out project. o Continue working with CenterPoint to install street lighting along the

corridor • Reconstruction Segment (Country Place Blvd to CR 94)

o No work planned

McHard Road (Country Pl to Cullen) & Reconstruction (CR94 to Country Pl) (continued)

Project schedule:

• Consultant selection: 1st Quarter 2008. • Design: 2nd Quarter 2008 – 3rd Quarter 2009. • Bid/Award: 3rd Quarter 2009 • Notice to Proceed issued Sept 21, 2009 • Contract time 425 days • Complete Construction: November 2010

McHard Road Sound Wall Progress last period:

• Submittals for materials approved. Working on construction and material delivery schedule

• Continued utility coordination Planned activities for the period ending November 30, 2010

• Contractor to mobilize on site and take delivery of foundation materials

• Coordinate with utilities to relocate all utilities in conflict Project schedule:

• Consultant Selection – 1st Quarter 2010. • Design – 1st Quarter 2010 thru 3rd Quarter 2010

South SH 35 Sanitary Temporary Lift Station @ Industrial Rd East Design Engineer: Kirst Kosmoski, Inc. Progress last period:

• Public Works and Engineering reviewing 95% plans Planned activities for the period ending November 30, 2010:

• Return plans to engineer for revision and/or final submittal

Trail Connectivity Ph 1 Design Engineer: Clark Condon Progress this period:

• No progress to report Planned activities for the period ending November 30, 2010:

• Awaiting plan of action from Parks Department Project Schedule:

• Consultant Selection – 4th Quarter 2007. • Design/Acquisition – 1st Quarter 2008 thru 2nd Quarter 2010. • Bid, award and begin construction – 3rd Quarter 2010 dependent upon

easement acquisition



Oct. 28, 2010

Cullen Parkway Improvement Public Safety Building

Hillhouse Satellite Public Works Facility

Prepared by: Skipper Jones


Cullen Parkway Improvement (Beltway 8 to FM 518)

Engineer: Design Engineers: Bury + Partners Contractor: Hassell Construction CM: TxDoT Progress this period:

• Paving of northbound lanes nearly complete except for areas immediately north and south of Hickory Slough bridge Hand poured driveways, left turn lanes and median cuts now

complete Small areas of pavement remain outside of approved right of

way, pending FHWA environmental approvals Curbing approximately 50% on Northbound lanes Backfilling medians has begun Completed asp-halt transition pavement to existing 2-lane

roadway at north end of project • Revising striping and signing plan to match existing

conditions • Signal installations at all intersections in progress

TxDoT has agreed to include the Opticoms and Option 4 Controller equipment in signals as a change order within the contract

• Structural concrete work Working on Retaining Wall north side of Hickory Slough

bridge • Once retaining wall completed work will start on

abutment then ready for bridge beams • South abutment complete

• Austin completed Environmental Re-Evaluation and submitted to FHWA in September Awaiting final approval

Planned Activities for period ending Nov. 30, 2010:

• Complete retaining wall north of Hickory Slough and construct north bridge abutment

o Prepare for arrival and setting of bridge beams • Complete Traffic Signals at Brookside

o Complete revised striping and signage plans in preparation to move northbound traffic to new lanes Install traffic control to match in order to implement this

change to the alignment Change signage to match alteration to the semi-permanent

traffic pattern • Approve Opticom change order and get this equipment on order for

installation into signals Project Schedule

• Schematic plan and PER- April 2007. Completed in May. o Design Phase started in March 2008.

o Complete Design November 2008 • Approval for letting in February 2009. • Detention Pond started April 6, 2009

o Pond completed and accepted Nov. 2009 • Street Preconstruction Conference April 9, 2009.

o Official Start Date was May 5,2009 o Construction Contract Time, 459 working days

• Completion scheduled for Jan 2010* (contractor showing a new later date for completion that TxDoT has not agreed to yet)

Public Safety Building

Design Engineer: JE Dunn/ Wilson Estes Police Architects Design Builder: JE Dunn CM: In House Billed to Date: $ 19,306,457 % Billed: 97.1 Contract Days Used: 786 to substantial completion % of Contract Days: 100 Progress this period:

• Facility Access Control and Security system still in testing mode o Corrected sally port operational sequence issues o Corrected or added vehicular evidence operation sequence o Bringing on line the Virtual Secretary software for access o Working on issues with Interview Room audio/ Visual recording

system • Waiting on parts to replace air control damper in Jail air handler

o Once installed the damper will have to be re-programmed and the test and balance re-performed

• HVAC system undergoing some minor changes in the mode of operation capabilities

o Equipment added to provide system with a manual operation mode capability

o Control computer has been moved and communications re-established with other buildings

o Conducted a full system operation check with simulated power failures and lead/ lag change over. System performed as required

• Tentatively scheduled for Building Commissioning for the week of November 15th

o Actual completion of this activity is dependent on completion of the replacement of the damper, re balancing and reprogramming of the Jail air handler


• Complete repairs to air handler • Complete work and revisions to Security and Access Control system

o Commission this system • Complete Building Commissioning and file paperwork for LEED

SILVER Certification

Project Schedule

• Held design kick-off meeting April 2008. • Initiate site work Nov.2008. • Initiate building construction December 2008. • Scheduled completion of building re-scheduled to Feb 4 due to Rain

Delays • Completion extended to end of March by additional work items added to

contract • Partial Beneficial Occupancy began April 14, 2010 • Jail occupancy • Final acceptance pending Building Commissioning and completion

of LEED Certification process, final acceptance walk-through and performance of any outstanding items from that

Hillhouse Satellite Public Works Facility Design Engineer: Huitt-Zollars. Contractor: CM: In-House Billed to Date: $ 272,887 % Billed: 69 Contract Days Used: 261 % of Contract Days: 100 Progress this period:

• Plans submitted for Permitting in September o Received plan comments and addressing them now o Incorporated those comments into the Addendum #1

Advertised Oct. 13 and 20 o Held Pre-Bid meeting on Oct. 21 o Issued Addendum #1 Oct, 25

• Submitted plan package for LEED Certification


• Accept Bids Nov. 2 • Award Nov. 15th • Construction Notice to Proceed by end of November

Project Schedule

• Design notice to proceed Feb. 10, 2010 o Actual start Feb. 24

• Complete Schematic Designs March 26, 2010 • Complete Design Development May 25, 2010 • Complete Construction Documents August 21, 2010

o Late due to City delay of final review • Bid Date for Project - November 2, 2010 • Estimated Construction Schedule 9 months

o Start construction November/December 2010 o Completion August 2011



October 29, 2010

Walnut/Veterans Reconstruction and Drainage Improvements Fire Station #5-Kirby Drive

Fire Station #6-Lakes of Savannah Orange Street Improvements

Town Ditch Phase III Old Police Department Renovation

Prepared by: Jennifer Lee


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Walnut/Veterans Reconstruction & Drainage Improvements Design Engineer: LJA Engineering Contractor: N/A CM: N/A Progress this period:

• Project advertised October 20th and 27th. • Provided plans and specs to Costello, Inc. for constructability review. • Finalized utility relocation. • Received updated survey from Amani that confirmed acquisitions by city and TxDOT. • Met with BNSF concerning upgrades to the railroad crossing that will be performed by BNSF.

There will be an adjustment in the cost to the city for improvements and upgrades. Previously negotiated cost were adjusted and additional work added by BNSF resulting in an additional cost to the city of $2,328.00.


• Receive as-builts from the utility companies. • Retain a Construction Manager. • Receive Constructability Review comments. • Meet with the geotechnical consultant. • Bid opening November 10, 2010.

Project Schedule and Significant Milestones:

• Project to be awarded November, 2010. • Begin Construction – 4th Quarter 2010.

Fire Station #5-Kirby Drive Design Architect: HBL Architects Contractor: Crain Group CM: N/A Billed to Date: $ 603,686.36 % Billed: 33 Contract Days Used: 158 % of Contract Days: 77 Progress this period:

• Attended bi-weekly progress meetings. • Steel erection is complete • Interior framing is complete • Electrical rough-in is complete • The brick is approximately 50% complete. • Dewatering is necessary to install the sanitary sewer line under Kirby. Contracted

Environmental Dewatering to provide this service for $9,500.00. The contractor had requested a change order for $17,960.00 to do the work. The bore under Kirby and the sanitary sewer tie-in to be completed by November 5, 2010.

• Alerting System for the facility will cost between $65,000.00 and $95,000.00. The system will be bid separately from the construction contract.

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Fire Station #5-Kirby Drive (cont.)


• Finish the exterior of the facility. • Complete installation of the electrical finishes. • Complete plumbing rough-in.

Project Schedule:

• Maintain construction schedule. • Project completion 1st quarter 2011

Fire Station #6-Lakes of Savannah Architect: Joiner Partnership, Inc. Contractor: Frost Construction Company, Inc. CM: N/A Progress this period:

• Notice to Proceed was issued. • Contractor started site preparation. • Requested submittals from architect.


• Attend progress meeting Project Schedule:

• Construction began October 14, 2010. Substantial completion in 305 days. Orange Street Improvements Design Engineer: GC Engineering Contractor: N/A CM: HDR/ Claunch & Miller Progress this period:

• Attended monthly progress/update meeting. • Continued coordination with the utility companies; with AT&T in particular because of several

conflicts. • Project advertised October 13th and October 20th. • Held Pre-bid conference on October 27th. Eight contractors attended the pre-bid conference.

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Orange Street Improvements (cont.)

Planned activities for the period ending November 30, 2010: • Bid opening rescheduled from November 4th to November 9th as requested during the pre-bid

conference to allow contractors more time to review the plans. Project Schedule:

• Award project in November. • Construction to begin in December.

Town Ditch Phase III Design Engineer: Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. Contractor: Crossroads Industries, Inc. CM: HDR/ Claunch & Miller Billed to Date: $ 850,416.03 % Billed: 28 Contract Days Used: 158 % of Contract Days: 87 Progress this period:

• Attended weekly progress meeting. • The Aluminum Box Culvert installation is complete. Tie-ins and backfill are underway. • Boretunco (jack and bore sub-contractor) has been running a twenty-four hour a day operation

on the railroad box culvert crossing. As a result, two complete runs are in. The installation of the third and final run began October 25th and is expected to be complete in approximately 15 days.


• Schedule and attend bi-weekly progress meetings. • Reopen the intersection of Mykawa and Orange by November 23. • Jack and bore under BNSF railroad to continue.

Project Schedule:

• Substantial completion has been extended to account for rain days. Substantial completion is set for November 23.

Old Police Department Renovations Design Architect: HBL Architects Contractor: N/A CM: N/A Progress this period:

• Jail demolition complete • Departments utilizing the jail area for storage have all been moved in.

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Planned activities for the period ending November 30, 2010: • Have the areas adjacent to the jail cleaned and cleared of construction debris and discard left

behind by the police officers. Project Schedule:

• The project has been divided into two phases. The 1st phase was the demolition of the jail area. That has been completed. The 2nd phase, which is the renovation of the remainder of the facility, schedule has not been established

City Hall Complex Renovations Design Architect: HBL Architects Contractor: N/A CM: N/A Progress this period:

• Reviewed construction proposal. • The renovation of the Executive Suite will become Phase 1 and the Community Center

renovation will be Phase 2. Planned activities for the period ending November 30, 2010:

• Solicit proposals from multiple contractors to perform the work. • Meet with Architect and end users to review and confirm layout.

Project Schedule:

• Project schedule has not been established.



October 28, 2010

SH 35 Mitigation Longwood WWTP Rehabilitation

Hooper Road Utilities Barry Rose WWTP Rehabilitation Lift Stations and Utilities (SH35)

Interim Side Slope Construction of Future Reservoir City of Houston Connection

Prepared by: Brian D. Gerould, E.I.T.


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Projects in Design:

SH 35 Mitigation (F50991) Design Engineer: S & B Engineers, Inc. (S&B) Progress through October 2010:

• Plans have been sent to BDD#4 for their approval • USACE has requested some additional studies be performed to complete

the permit submittal

Planned Activities for period ending November 2010: • Submit archeological study and wetland study to USACE

Project Schedule:

• Bid project December 2010 • USACE permit approved December 2010

Longwood WWTP Rehabilitation (WW0902) Design Engineer: Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. (MPI) Progress through October 2010:

• MPI submitted Preliminary Engineering Report for approval February 2010 • City staff made determination on scope of work • MPI submitted revised proposal for design of WWTP improvements

Planned Activities for period ending November 2010:

• Submit design contract to Council for approval

Project Schedule: • Improvement design complete September 2011

Hooper Road Utilities (WW0903) Design Engineer: Zarinkelk Engineering Services, Inc. (ZESI) Project Schedule:

• The PEDC is evaluating alternatives for funding the construction • Plans are 100% complete • A portion of the work along Spectrum Blvd. is being constructed under a

separate contract. • The remaining work is ready to advertise.

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Barry Rose WWTP Plant Rehabilitation (WW1004) Design Engineer: Binkley & Barfield, Inc. (BBI) Progress through October 2010:

• BBI met with city staff to discuss comments on the PER • Revising PER to address City comments

Planned Activities for period ending November 2010:

• Submit Final PER for City review and approval • Negotiate scope of work for design contract

Project Schedule:

• Design of improvements complete October 2011

Projects in Construction:

Knapp Road-Blockbuster Rice Dryer-Lift Stations and Utilities (SH 35) Design Engineer: S&B Infrastructure, Ltd. Contractor: Reddico Construction Company, Inc. CM: LJA Engineering Original Contract Amount: $961.312.00 Revised Contract Amount: N/A Billed to Date: $751,730.35 (thru 9/25/2010) Percent Billed: 78% Total Contract Time: 240 days Contract Days Used: 222 (thru 9/25/2010) % of Contract Days Used: 92% NTP: February 10, 2010 Progress for period ending October 2010:

• All facilities have been placed in operation. • Substantial Completion issued for September 16, 2010

Planned progress for period ending November 2010:

• Perform temporary generator test • Prepare contract close out project

Interim Side Slope Construction of Future Reservoir (WA0812) Design Engineer: Snowden Engineering, Inc. Contractor: Haddock Construction Company, Inc. CM: Cobb Fendley Original Contract Amount: $1,585,307.00 Revised Contract Amount: N/A Billed to Date: $1,321,866.82 (thru 10/25/2010) Percent Billed: 83% Total Contract Time: 300 days Contract Days Used: 174 (thru 10/25/2010) Percent Contract Days Used: 58%

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NTP: May 3, 2010 Progress for period ending October 2010:

• Contractor has worked on the east and west slopes of the basin • Contractor has finished grading the back wash basin area • Change Order processed to address slope failure on the west bank


• Finalize construction on the east slope of the basin • Continue with work on the west slope of the basin

City of Houston Connection (W42051) Alice Street Water Plant Design Engineer: Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc. Contractor: Industrial Tx Corp CM: LJA Engineering Original Contract Amount: $6,846,000.00 Revised Contract Amount: $7,490,560.00 Billed to Date: $1,056,277.42 (thru 10/25/2010) Percent Billed: 14% Total Contract Time: 360 days Contract Days Used: 119 (thru 10/25/2010) Percent Contract Days Used: 33% NTP: June 28, 2010 Progress for period ending October 2010:

• Select fill for the Ground Storage Tank has been completed • Temporary road for Ground Storage Tank construction has been

completed • Majority of underground electrical duct banks have been installed • Began installation of vertical turbine cans at pump building


• Begin placing concrete for Ground Storage Tank foundation • Complete installation of vertical turbine cans at pump building • Proceed with construction of pump building

City of Houston Connection (W42051) 30” Water Line Design Engineer: Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc. Contractor: Huff & Mitchell, Inc. CM: LJA Engineering Original Contract Amount: $4,148,515.00 Revised Contract Amount: N/A Billed to Date: $738,438.73 (thru 10/25/2010) Percent Billed: 18% Total Contract Time: 270 days Contract Days Used: 63 (thru 10/25/2010) Percent Contract Days Used: 23% NTP: August 23, 2010 Progress for period ending October 2010:

• Water line has been installed under Beltway 8

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• 3,752 feet of water line has been installed • Casing for water line has been installed under U of H driveway • Began installation of casing at Kinder Morgan Pipeline crossing • Began installation of water line at CenterPoint crossing


• Install water line under U of H driveway • Install water line at Kinder Morgan Pipeline & CenterPoint crossings • Continue installation of water line south of Clear Creek along Pearland

Parkway to McHard Road

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