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QUALIFICATIONS FOR

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES

2016

SANDER ENGINEERING CORPORATION CONSULTING ENGINEERS – SURVEYORS

TEXAS BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS FIRM NO. F-517 1250 W. Sam Houston Parkway South, Suite 400

Houston, Texas 77042 Dennis W. Sander, P.E., R.P.L.S. 713-784-4830 President Fax 713-784-4052

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

SANDER ENGINEERING CORPORATION

1250 W. SAM HOUSTON PARKWAY SOUTH, SUITE 400

HOUSTON, TX 77042

713-784-4830

President: Mr. Dennis W. Sander, P.E., R.P.L.S.

COMPANY BACKROUND

Founded in 1971, Sander Engineering Corporation ("SEC") is a well-established civil engineering

design firm based in Houston. Dennis W. Sander, P.E., R.P.L.S. is founder and president of the

company and not only directs the day-to-day operations of the company but is also involved in each

project. Accompanying Mr. Sander is a dedicated staff of experienced engineers, technicians, and

administrators that are committed to the company and our client's needs. The majority of our

employees have been with the company for many years and our employee turnover is extremely low.

SEC serves public and private sector clients in Houston and surrounding areas who require quality civil

engineering services combined with experience, dedication and professional integrity. Although SEC

is considered a small firm, we pride ourselves in providing comprehensive, quality, and cost effective

engineering services to our clients on a personal level. The company's focus is on the design,

construction review and maintenance of water, wastewater, detention, storm water, paving and plant

facilities, together with the proper project management, coordination and communication skills to

successfully complete each project. We believe we have succeeded in this goal as indicated in the high

degree of satisfaction expressed by our clients as well as the quantity of repeat business and client

referrals.

SEC has maintained a strong working relationship with many municipalities and counties in southeast

Texas for many years. The firm served for over 18 years as the County Engineer of Grimes County,

Texas. This position included advising the County on road design, subdivision plat approvals, platting

and drainage requirements, review and acceptance for county maintenance of new roads and general

engineering support. In addition, SEC has participated in the creation of municipal utility districts and

currently serves as consulting engineer for the following utility districts.

District Attorney

Bayview MUD Fulbright & Jaworski

Beechnut MUD Fulbright & Jaworski

Cypress Creek Utility District Smith, Murdaugh, Little & Bonham

Cy-Champ PUD Young & Brooks

Fry Road MUD Young & Brooks

Galveston County F.W.S.D No. 6 Bacon and Wallace

Grimes County MUD No. 1 Johnson Radcliffe Petrov & Bobbitt

Harris County MUD No. 173 Smith, Murdaugh, Little & Bonham

Harris County MUD No. 365 Allen, Boone, Humphries & Robinson

Jackrabbit Road Public Utility District Schwartz, Page & Harding

Morton Road MUD Schwartz, Page & Harding

Northwest Freeway MUD Schwartz, Page & Harding

Remington MUD No. 1 Schwartz, Page & Harding

Southwest Harris County MUD No. 1 Smith, Murdaugh, Little & Bonham

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PROJECT PHILOSOPHY

An important element of Sander Engineering Corporation is the ability to provide personal contact with

clients. Since no two projects are the same, our firm approaches each with the particular emphasis on

thoroughly determining the specific needs and concerns of the client and supplying the engineering

expertise to provide comprehensive, cost effective engineering services and to deliver projects in a

timely manner.

We firmly believe that every project is a team effort between the owner, engineer and contractor and

with the proper attitude each project can be successfully completed with cooperation and minimum

conflict. When conflicts do arise, we believe that we have fostered the proper working relationship to

resolve the issue to the satisfaction of all parties.

Furthermore, every project is prepared and completed by a licensed professional engineer who is

responsible for the project from beginning to end; thereby, assuring project continuity.

PROJECT STAFFING & SUPPORT

First and foremost, SEC prides itself on providing experienced and qualified project management and

support staff. As previously mentioned, most of our staff has been with the company for many years

and each individual has proven his/her knowledge and abilities on numerous infrastructure projects.

Additionally, each year our managers, engineers and technicians undergo additional training to improve

our management, coordination, technical and interpersonal skills.

The firm has available to it a full range of highly qualified engineers offering expertise in areas such

as hydrology, detention, geotechnical investigations, structural and electrical engineering, traffic

signalization, water, sanitary, drainage, paving design, architectural design and engineering services

during construction. Over the years, SEC has fostered relationships with many of the most reputable

subconsultants, i.e. survey companies, geotechnical services, etc., in the Houston area and have teamed

with these firms to complete many projects.

In addition, SEC offers experienced engineering services for project cost estimating, feasibility studies,

subdivision platting, product evaluations, construction management and review, permitting and

representation before governmental agencies.

SEC has an excellent reputation for meeting our client's needs. Our staff, along with those of our

subconsultants, are highly experienced and have proven the ability to provide accurate and reasonable

schedules, can forecast and mediate schedule pitfalls and complete projects within those schedules.

Our references will confirm that we have an excellent track record of meeting our schedules and

completing projects within budget.

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TYPICAL CLIENTS

SEC clients have varied between small and large, private and public. A typical sampling of our clients

include:

Municipalities (City of Houston, League City, Sugar Land, Hillcrest Village, City of La Porte)

Counties (Harris, Galveston, Grimes)

Municipal Utility Districts

Private Developers

Financial Institutions

Title Companies

Individuals

Churches

School Districts

Insurance Companies

REGULATORY KNOWLEDGE

Sander Engineering Corporation has extensive experience in working effectively with local clients and

various local regulatory entities. This has enabled the firm to maintain a familiarity with the

specifications and regulatory requirements frequently encountered during proposed projects, including

Harris County, Galveston County, TxDOT, State of Texas and federal regulations. Our experience and

background gained in public works projects, along with our relationships with these agencies, has

assisted with expediting reviews and obtaining approvals in a timely manner.

UTILITY INTERFACE

Many of the firm's projects have included work in the vicinity of existing utilities such as telephone

lines, pipeline corridors, railroads, power lines or others with easements and rights-of-way. Some

projects have required relocation of existing utilities while others have required the use of trenchless

technologies to complete installation. Sander Engineering Corporation has proven its ability to work

with the various utility owners and has the expertise to supply engineering solutions for complex

problems. We are familiar with the particular requirements that most of these entities enforce when

encroaching on their easements. We have worked closely with entities such as:

CenterPoint Energy

AT&T

Texas-New Mexico Power Company

Verizon

Railroad companies such as BNSF & H&TC Railroads

Various pipeline companies such as Teppco, Kinder Morgan, Amoco, etc.

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CONSTRUCTION REVIEW

When requested by the Client, Sander Engineering Corporation provides engineering services during

construction of projects to assure substantial compliance with construction plans and specifications.

Construction review helps to ensure that all projects, from start to finish, are carried out in accordance

with the plans and specifications.

FINANCIAL STRENGTH

Sander Engineering Corporation is well capitalized and has enjoyed an excellent banking relationship

with Chase Bank, N.A., for many years. The firm carries all required and appropriate insurance to do

business in Texas, including professional liability.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

SEC maintains a strong relationship in many of the professional organizations involved with

engineering and construction, including:

American Consulting Engineers Counsel

American Council of Engineering Companies of Houston

Association of Water Board Directors

American Society of Civil Engineers

Houston Engineering and Scientific Society

National Society of Professional Engineers

Texas Society of Professional Surveyors

American Water Works Association

Society of American Military Engineers

Texas Water Utilities Association

Our professional staff is encouraged to be involved with these organizations and we currently maintain

positions with the American Council of Engineering Companies of Houston on the Contracts

Committee along with standing members of the Design Standards/Plan Review Committee, the

Governmental Affairs Committee and the Water Resources Committee.

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SECTION 1

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART AND KEY PERSONNEL

Sander Engineering Corporation has provided engineering services to Houston and the surrounding area since 1971. With an experienced and dedicated staff, the firm is well known for delivering quality project performance and client satisfaction. In addition, the firm has provided an excellent working environment for employees as evidenced by the tenure of the key personnel and low turnover rate. The general company organizational structure and areas of expertise is provided below. Brief biographies for each team member are included in this section.

Dennis W. Sander, P.E., R.P.L.S. – Since Sander Engineering was founded in 1971, Mr. Sander has

been Owner and President of Sander Engineering Corporation. Mr. Sander is a registered professional

engineer (Texas License #30647) and a registered professional land surveyor in Texas, and has over

51 years of engineering experience in civil and municipal projects. Mr. Sander has designed water

and wastewater facilities, drainage and flood control facilities, streets, major thoroughfares, bridges,

and master planned communities. Mr. Sander is a graduate of Texas A&M University and a strong

supporter of many engineering organizations. He has served twice as President of the Houston

Council of Engineering Companies, and many years as a member of the Board of Directors. Mr.

Sander is presently serving as Vice Chairman of the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District’s Board of

Directors.

Dennis W. Sander, P.E., R.P.L.S.

President

Water Distribution,

Supply & Pumping

Systems

Bill Manning Jr., P.E.

Erik Miller, P.E.

Jeff Peña, P.E.

Wastewater

Collection, Lift

Stations, Force Mains

Erik Miller, P.E.

Bill Manning Jr., P.E.

Jeff Peña, P.E.

Paving, Storm

Drainage & Detention

Facilities

Dennis Sander, P.E.

Jeff Peña, P.E.

Luis Reyna

Water & Wastewater

Treatment Plants &

Pump Stations

Bill Manning, Jr., P.E.

Erik Miller, P.E.

Jeff Peña, P.E.

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Organizational Chart and Key Personnel


Erik D. Miller, P.E. is a registered professional engineer (Texas License #71057) and has over 30

years of engineering experience relating to infrastructure design and construction. He has designed

water and wastewater facilities including small and large diameter water lines and sanitary sewers,

lift stations, force mains and wastewater treatment plants. He has prepared numerous engineering

reports evaluating sanitary sewer collection systems and water distribution systems for the City of

Houston, City of League City, City of Sugar Land, and numerous Municipal Utility Districts. He has

been responsible for the rehabilitation of sanitary sewer lines ranging in size from 6-inch through 36-

inch. He is proficient at cost estimating, scheduling, project coordination, and technical report

preparation. In addition, Mr. Miller served as the construction manager for a large engineering firm in

Houston overseeing the construction and rehabilitation of numerous lift station, water/wastewater

treatment plants, sanitary sewers and water lines. He is a graduate of University of Houston (Class of

1985) and has spent his entire career in the Houston area. Mr. Miller has been employed with SEC

since 2002.

William T. Manning Jr., P.E. is a registered professional engineer in Texas (Texas License #80640)

and a Class “A” Wastewater and Grade “A” Water certified water utilities operator in Texas. Mr.

Manning has over 30 years of experience in the design, construction, maintenance, operation, startup,

testing, evaluation, and troubleshooting of water and wastewater facilities for both municipal and

industrial applications. This experience includes treatment plants, pump stations, collection systems,

and water distribution systems. Mr. Manning has worked for private construction, operations and

engineering firms as well as the City of Houston, Texas Water Commission, and the Texas Natural

Resource Conservation Commission (“TNRCC”, now Texas Commission on Environmental

Quality). His responsibilities at the TNRCC included providing technical assistance to municipal and

industrial wastewater facilities throughout the State of Texas and also providing technical advice to

staff members at TNRCC, Harris County Pollution Control, Lower Colorado River Authority and

EPA Region 6. In addition, he worked for the City of Houston providing quality assurance oversight

for 34 wastewater treatment plants and troubleshooting operational problems. He also served on the

Activated Sludge, Disinfection, and Sludge subcommittees involved in the revision of the State

Design Criteria for Sewerage Systems (Chapter 317 which has become Chapter 217). Mr. Manning

is active on the State, Regional and Local levels of the water utilities field with both work and

volunteer efforts. He is a graduate of the University of Texas (Class of 1989) and has spent most of

his career in the Greater Houston area. Although Mr. Manning has only been directly employed by

SEC since 2014, Mr. Manning has been working closely with SEC since 1995 as a principal for

Manning Engineering Corporation.

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Organizational Chart and Key Personnel


Jeff Peña, P.E. is a registered professional engineer in Texas (Texas License #99209) and has over

20 years of design and construction experience in municipal and land development projects in Harris

and surrounding counties. This experience includes water distribution, sanitary sewer collection,

sanitary sewer lift stations, water plants, paving, detention, drainage, residential development, and

commercial development. Mr. Peña has experience designing wells in the unregulated Catahoula

aquifer as an alternative source of water to reduce production in the Gulf Coast Aquifers. He has also

designed numerous water plant improvements including conversions to chloramines disinfection to

accommodate surface water treatment. He has assisted municipalities with long-term infrastructure

planning projections, bond application reports, and budgets. He has designed permanent storm water

quality features for numerous developments. He has also prepared Storm Water Management

Programs for several Cities and obtained Multi-Sector general permit coverage and Municipal

Separate Storm Sewer System general permit coverage. He is a graduate of University of Houston

(Class of 2000). Mr. Peña has been with SEC for 3 years.

Luis Reyna, Senior Civil Designer – Mr. Reyna has over years of experience as a design technician

and is the Senior Civil Designer at Sander Engineering Corporation. He has considerable experience

with design and layout of water, wastewater, drainage, and paving facilities. Mr. Reyna has

extensive experience with local and county permitting/approval processes, utility research, quantity

take offs, cost estimating and surveying. Mr. Reyna has been employed with SEC since 1994.

General Information

Firm Name: Sander Engineering Corporation

Corporate Address

Phone/Fax

1250 W. Sam Houston Parkway South, Suite 400

Houston, Texas 77042

Ph: 713-784-4830/Fax: 713-784-4052

Primary Contact:

Phone/Email Address

Dennis W. Sander, P.E., R.P.L.S.

713-784-4830/[email protected]

Federal Tax ID 74-1789178

TBPE Registration No. F-517

Number of years in Business 45

Type of Organization Corporation

Date of Organization October 1971

Location of Principal/Supporting

Office Houston, Texas

Number of employees 10

Number & Type of Professionals (4) Professional Engineers & (1) RPLS

Limits of Insurance Coverage To be provided upon request

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SECTION 2 PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Sander Engineering Corporation is a full service consulting engineering firm specializing in water, wastewater, storm water, and pavement engineering. The firm offers its engineering services in four generalized disciplines.

• Water Distribution & Supply Facilities

• Wastewater Collection, Lift Station & Treatment Facilities

• Storm Drainage & Detention Systems

• Paving Facilities

Our experience includes the design of:

• Water lines from 4-inch through 36-inch

• Gravity sanitary sewers from 6-inch through 54-inch

• Lift stations with 2 to 6 pumps designed for 30 gpm to 11,250 gpm and associated force mains from 2-inch through 30-inch.

• Open ditch storm water conveyance systems and detention ponds

• Underground storm water conveyance systems up to 60-inch

• Groundwater treatment plants

• Wastewater treatment plants 0.05 MGD up to 5.1 MGD.

• Paving projects from residential streets to major thoroughfares to highways.

Some of the projects completed by our firm over the past few years are summarized in the following discussion. These projects are representative of the public sector projects that SEC is routinely involved. All of the projects presented have been completed within Southeast Texas. A brief description and details for each project is presented along with the reference contact information.

In addition to the projects listed below, Sander Engineering Corporation has conducted numerous sanitary collection system inflow/infiltration studies to determine the condition of existing sanitary sewers, prioritize the repairs to the sewers, and to determine the most cost effective repairs to the sewers and, when needed, prepare reports to address enforcement orders. Over the past several years, SEC has rehabilitated thousands of linear feet of sewer pipe (and associated manholes) ranging in size from 8-inch through 36-inch using remove and replace, cured-in-place and pipe bursting.

SEC is also responsible for various permitting requirements and permit renewals for our MUD clients including waste treatment discharge permits and water quality permitting. SEC has successfully requested waivers and variances from the State for such issues as elevated storage, the 75/90 rule for wastewater treatment plants, etc.

SEC also has experience in the financing of projects through bond applications and grant programs. In the past ten years, SEC has prepared numerous bond application reports for our municipal utility district clients totaling nearly $200 million.

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Project Experience

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Water Distribution & Supply Facilities

Remington Municipal Utility District No. 1

Water Plants No.1 & No. 2

Client: Remington M.U.D. No. 1 Project Manager: Dennis Sander, P.E.

Project Location: Harris County, TX Project Status: WP1 - Completed 2004

Project Cost: $1,800,000 WP2 - Completed 2008

District Engineer: Sander Engineering Corporation

Project Reference: Martha Bersch, Attorney for the District

Schwartz, Page & Harding, L.L.P. - (713) 623-4531

Project Summary and Scope

Along with the wastewater treatment facility discussed above, SEC designed the two water treatment

plants that serve Remington MUD #1 and several of the surrounding utility districts. Each plant has a

1,500 gpm water well, two (2) ground storage tanks, two (2) hydro-pneumatic tanks, four (4)

appropriate booster pumps and auxiliary backup power generators.

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Project Experience


West Harris County Regional Water Authority ("WHCRWA")

Contract 12B

Client: WHCRWA Project Manager: Erik Miller, P.E.

Project Location: Houston, TX Project Status: Completed 2008

Project Cost: $2,444,000

Project Reference: Glynda Cross-Paris, P.E., Project Manager

Dannenbaum Engineering - (713) 527-6495


Contract 12B for the WHCRWA included 12, 16, 20 and 24-inch waterlines to serve Jackrabbit Road

Public Utility District water plants. The project included a combination of open cut and trenchless

construction technologies through open areas, residential streets and the crossings of two high traffic

thoroughfares. SEC prepared the preliminary and final design, project specifications, final engineering

report, final cost estimates and engineering services during construction. Additionally, SEC identified

and prepared the easement descriptions required on behalf of the utility district. The project is located

in far west Houston and included approximately 9,400 linear feet of waterline and appurtenances. The

construction cost for the project was $2,444,000, there were no change orders.

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Project Experience


North Harris County Regional Water Authority ("NHCRWA")

Contract 14B

Client: NHCRWA Project Manager: Erik Miller, P.E.



Project Reference: Paul Vining, P.E., Project Manager

AECOM - (713) 780-4100


NHCRWA Contract 14B includes approximately 6,000 linear feet of 20-inch waterline in north Harris

County. SEC teamed with Jones & Carter and provided design for the waterline and technical

assistance. The project included a combination of open cut and trenchless technologies through open

areas, several CenterPoint easements and an apartment complex.

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Project Experience


City of Houston

Water Line Replacement in Azaleadell & Carlisle Subdivisions

Client: City of Houston Project Manager: Erik Miller, P.E.


Project Cost: $765,000

Project Reference: Mumtaz Baig, P.E., Project Manager

Department of Public Works & Engineering - (832) 395-2309


The Azaleadell and Carlisle Subdivisions are located in northwest and southeast Houston, respectively.

The water distribution systems were more than 30 years old, failing and were insufficient for fire water

capacity. SEC contracted with the City of Houston to design replacement of the water distribution

systems including design and construction nearly 12,000 linear feet of 6-inch and 8-inch water lines,

new service leads, valves, fittings, fire hydrants and appurtenances. This project was completed on

time with only minor change orders.

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Project Experience


Harris County W. C. I D. No. 113

12" Water Line Extension on Telge Road

Client: HCWCID No. 113 Project Manager: Dennis Sander, P.E.

Project Location: Harris County, TX Project Status: Completed 2010



Project Reference: Mr. Scott Smith, Attorney for HCWCID No. 113

Smith, Murdaugh, Little & Bonham - (713) 652-6500


Harris County W.C.I.D. No. 113 needed to extend its existing water distribution system along Telge

Road in order to provide water service to several tracts within the District and to complete the main

trunk line along Telge Road. Telge Road was recently upgraded to a four lane boulevard section by

the Harris County Public Infrastructure Department and the right-of-ways are crowded with existing

utilities. Therefore, the line was constructed in the center median and construction utilized a

combination of open cut and auger to preserve the existing landscaping and concrete pavement.

Sander Engineering Corporation provided design, contract administration and construction

management services for approximately 1,800 linear feet of 12-inch water line, including valves,

fittings, fire hydrants and appurtenances.

This project was completed on time and within budget.

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Project Experience


Jackrabbit Road Public Utility District

Water Plant #4

Client: Jackrabbit Road P.U.D. Project Manager: Erik Miller, P.E.




Project Reference: Howard Cohen, Attorney for the District

Schwartz, Page & Harding, L.L.P. (713) 623-4531


Jackrabbit Road Public Utility District currently owns and operates three water plants. Water Plant #4

was constructed in 2001 and includes a 1,250 GPM well, two 300,000gallon ground storage tanks, two

20,000gallon hydro-pneumatic tanks, and four 500 GPM booster pumps. A standby generator was

added in 2005 to provide power in emergency situations. SEC designed the facility and provided

construction phase services during construction.

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Project Experience


Northwest Freeway Municipal Utility District

Water Plant No. 3

Client: Northwest Freeway M.U.D. Project Manager: Dennis Sander, P.E.




Project Reference: Spencer Creed, Attorney for the District



Before Water Plant No. 3, Northwest Freeway Municipal Utility District owned and operated two water

plants. However, because there is no nearby development, the District did not have an emergency

water source. If the District experienced difficulties with Water Plant No. 2, Water Plant No. 1 would

not be able to supply adequate water to the District’s customers without rationing.

Sander Engineering designed Water Plant No. 3, which consisted of a 1,200 GPM well, a 300,000gallon

ground storage tank, a 20,000gallon hydro-pneumatic tank, and four 850 GPM booster pumps. Sander

Engineering Corporation designed the facility and provided construction phase services during

construction.

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Project Experience


City of Houston

Water Line Replacement in Wrenwood Subdivision




Project Reference: Mumtaz Baig, P.E.



The Wrenwood Subdivision is located on the near west side of Houston and was served water by a

private operating company for many years. However, the water supply system had not been upgraded

as the neighborhood grew and the system deteriorated and experienced numerous failures. The City of

Houston obtained authority over the system and contracted SEC to upgrade the water lines. The

existing distribution system included 2-inch and 3- inch lines; whereas, the proposed system included

8 and 12-inch lines. The project included 4,300 linear feet of 8-inch water lines and 10,300 linear feet

of 12-inch water lines along with valves, fittings, fire hydrants and appurtenances. Furthermore, this

project was fast tracked due to the condition of the existing water distribution system. The project was

completed on schedule, with only one minor change order.

City of Houston

On-Call Water and Sanitary Sewer Line Extensions

Client: City of Houston Project Manager: Dennis Sander, P.E.

Project Location: Houston, TX Project Status: Complete 2011

Project Cost: $4,700,000 (five contracts)

Project Reference: Mumtaz Baig, P.E.



The City of Houston frequently replaces water and sanitary sewer lines throughout the City on an

emergency basis or extends water and sanitary sewer lines for various reasons. Under the City's On-

Call Program, the firm has provided fast turnaround design and bidding services to the City for such

water and sewer lines. SEC performed fifty-two such design projects under six contracts for the City

over thirteen years. Projects included water line sizes from 2-inch through 16-inch, sanitary sewers up

to 15-inch in varying lengths from hundreds to thousands of feet. Under this project, SEC prepared the

unique bid documents which included proposal items for most all possible work tasks; and the

preparation of drawings for each work order. Notice to Proceed to final plans was typically three

months.

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Project Experience


Wastewater Collection, Lift Station & Treatment Facilities Remington Municipal Utility District No. 1

Wastewater Treatment Plant

Client: Remington M.U.D. No. 1 Project Manager: Erik Miller, P.E.

Project Location: Harris County, TX Design Engineer: Bill Manning, Jr., P.E.

Project Cost: $3,600,000 Project Status: Complete 2006


Project Reference: Martha Bersch, Attorney for the District



Remington Municipal Utility District No. 1 is one of the largest utility districts in the state. Located in

northwest Harris County, the district currently covers over 1,800 acres and serves approximately 5,200

connections. SEC has been the Engineer for this District since its inception in 1984 and has provided

engineering services including the design of the District's 1.1 MGD wastewater treatment plant serving

a portion of the District. The plant is a complete concrete facility, built partially above grade and

incorporates the use of a sand filter for additional treatment.

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Project Experience


Jackrabbit Road Public Utility District

Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements

Client: Jackrabbit Road P.U.D. Project Manager: Erik Miller, P.E.

Project Location: Harris County, TX Design Engineer: Bill Manning, Jr., P.E.

Project Cost: $6,700,000 Project Status: Completed 2015


Project Reference: Howard Cohen, Attorney for the District



Jackrabbit Road Public Utility District operates a 5.1 MGD regional wastewater treatment facility in

west Houston that serves the District and five surrounding MUD districts. The plant has been expanded

several times since it began operation in the 1970's, and was in need of improvements due to worn

equipment, outdated equipment, and increased demand. The District authorized SEC to provide design

services for improvements to the chlorination and de-chlorination systems, lift station pump upgrades,

improved influent screening, rehabilitation of the traveling bridge clarifiers, improved sludge handling

facilities, blower rehabilitation, and various electrical upgrades. Three phases of the rehabilitation have

been completed at a cost of approximately $2,200,000. A final fourth phase of improvements is

currently under construction and includes replacement of the control building, lift station,

instrumentation and electrical facilities, as well as major modifications to the aeration basin and air

piping at a cost of $4,500,000.

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Project Experience


City of Sugar Land

Lift Station Rehabilitation

Client: Sugar Land, Texas Project Manager: Erik Miller, P.E.

Project Location: Fort Bend County, TX Design Engineer: Bill Manning, Jr., P.E.

Project Cost: $2,000,000+ Project Status: Ongoing

Project Reference: Idahosa Igbinoba - Project Manager

Department of Engineering - (281) 275-2780


Evaluation and rehabilitation of the City’s lift stations. To date, 41 lift stations have been evaluated

and 25 stations have been rehabilitated. The lift station sizes vary from small two (2) pump stations to

major six (6) pump installations. Rehabilitation typically consists of replacement of the pumps, piping

and electrical controls, including landscaping and site improvements.

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Project Experience


Remington MUD No. 1

Lift Stations No. 1, 2 & 3 & Force Mains

Client: Remington MUD No. 1 Project Manager: Dennis Sander, P.E.

Project Location: Harris County, TX Project Status: Complete 2000


Project Reference: Ms. Martha Bersch, Attorney for the District



Design of three (3) sanitary sewer lift stations and force mains constructed to serve development in the

District. The lift stations were medium sized two (2) and three (3) pump stations ranging in size from

400 gpm to 800 gpm. The three (3) force mains varied in size from 6-inch to 8-inch and varied in

length from several hundred to several thousand feet.

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Project Experience


City of League City

24-Inch Sanitary Sewer along Palomino Road

Client: City of League City Project Manager: Erik Miller, P.E.

Project Location: Galveston County, TX Project Status: Completed 2007


Project Reference: Bobby Morrison, P.E., Projects Coordinator

League City Engineering Department - (281) 554-1439


League City has experienced considerable growth during the last few years and the need for improved

services especially on the west side of the City which has dictated that the City upgrade their

infrastructure. One such project involved the design and construction of a 24-inch gravity sanitary

sewer along Palomino Road to accommodate planned future development and the construction of a

new high school. The project included 2,600 linear feet of 24-inch sanitary sewer and appurtenances,

coordination with not only representatives of the high school but also an existing elementary school

and the crossing of FM 518. SEC also provided construction management services providing routine

inspection and evaluations of the construction progress and quality of work. The project was completed

in 2007.

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Project Experience


City of League City

Smith Lane Lift Station & Force Main Rehabilitation

Client: City of League City Project Manager: Erik Miller, P.E.

Project Location: Galveston County, TX Design Engineer: Bill Manning, Jr., P.E.

Project Cost: $1,100,000 Project Status: Complete 2005




The Smith Lane Lift Station is one of League City's major stations, averaging a daily flow of

approximately 1.0 MGD. The station had experienced excessive corrosion of the structure and the

force main had failed several times due to the deteriorating effects of H2S. The project included

rehabilitation of the lift station wet well and valve vault, installation of an odor control system and

replacement of the existing 20-inch ductile iron force main. The force main was replaced with high

density polyethylene pipe, installed by a combination of directional drilling and open cut. SEC also

provided construction management, site representation and evaluation of the construction progress.

The project was completed in 2005 on schedule and in budget.

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Project Experience


Butler Road Lift Station and Force Main

Client: League City Project Manager: Erik Miller, P.E.

Project Location: Galveston County, TX Design Engineer: Bill Manning, Jr., P.E.

Project Cost: $2,600,000 Project Status: Completed 2011




Layout and design of approximately 3,350 linear feet of 30-inch force main and 3,610 linear feet of 18-

inch force main utilizing a combination of open cut and trenchless construction. SEC also provided

construction management and site representation. The project was completed in 2005 on schedule and

in budget.

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Project Experience


Various Clients

Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation

Sander Engineering has rehabilitated approximately 150,000 linear feet of sanitary sewer in recent

years to minimize groundwater and surface water infiltration. Sanitary sewers have ranged in size from

8-inch to 36-inch diameter pipe. Existing pipe materials have been ABS Truss, clay, concrete and PVC

pipe. Typical problems being deteriorated pipe, cracks, joint misalignment, sags, root intrusion, various

forms of blockages, and poor installation. The primary method of rehabilitation has been Cured-In–

Place Pipe (CIPP) along with Pipe Bursting, Slip-lining, and Remove and Replace. Concurrent with

the sewer pipe rehabilitation, SEC typically rehabilitates associated manholes with liners to address

groundwater infiltration and the installation of inflow protectors to minimize surface water intrusion.

We have performed this service for many of our utility district clients, the City of Houston and the City

of League City.

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Project Experience


W.C.I.D. No. 73

Lift Station, Force Main & Gravity Sewer

Client: City of Houston Project Manager: Dennis Sander, P.E.

Project Location: Harris County, TX Project Status: Complete 1996


Project Reference: David Jackson, P.E., (713) 659-4644


Under contract to the Greater Houston Wastewater Program, Sander Engineering Corporation provided

design services for the upgrade of the W.C.I.D. 73 lift station, force main and gravity sewer. The lift

station was modified to increase the firm capacity from 3.3mgd to 5.5mgd, which included new pumps,

suction and discharge piping, electrical controls, telemetry, etc. The existing 12-inch force main was

abandoned and replaced with approximately 10,600 linear feet of 16-inch force main and

approximately 6,300 linear feet of the existing gravity sewer was replaced with a 30-inch gravity sewer.

The project route was along FM 1960 and FM 2100 in north Harris County. The bulk of the line work

was designed and constructed by traditional open cut methods; however, numerous utility crossings

and intersections required the use of trenchless technology (i.e. auger, micro tunnel, etc).

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Project Experience


Storm Drainage & Detention Systems

Harris County Flood Control District

Erosion Repairs to K143-00-00-X009

Client: Harris County Flood Control District Project Manager: Dennis Sander, P.E.

Project Location: Houston, TX

Project Status: Constr. Complete May 2016


Project Reference: John Smaistrla, P.E.

Harris County Flood Control District - (713) 684-4044


Rehabilitation of approximately 3,700 linear feet of the K143-00-00-X009 from Grant Road to

Cypresswood Drive in the NW Harris County. Project involves the re-establishment of the flow line,

erosion repairs, slope stabilization, repair and replacement of storm water outfall structures, and repair

of back slope drains. The project also required the coordination with HCFCD and adjacent Utility

Districts for the installation of a walking trail.

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Project Experience


Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 173

Detention Pond and Drainage Ditch Rehabilitation

Client: HC MUD No. 173 Project Manager: Erik Miller, P.E.



Project Reference: Mr. Taylor Goodall

Attorney for the District - (713) 652-6500


Harris County MUD No. 173 is responsible for large detention pond within the District that had become

overgrown and blockages prevented flow downstream of the pond. The project involved reconstruction

of portions of the pond, regrading of the outfall ditch, erosion control measures, and landscape

improvements. Coordination was required with Harris County Flood Control District and neighboring

utility district that shared responsibility for the pond and ditch.

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Project Experience


Paving Facilities

Holzwarth Road Improvements

Client: Harris County Project Manager: Dennis Sander, P.E.

Project Location: North Harris County Project Status: Complete 2013


Project Reference: Lee Shelton, E.I.T.

Harris County Public Infrastructure Dept. - (713) 806-0813


The improvements to Holzwarth Road included the preliminary and design phase services for the

construction of a new, four-lane roadway with open ditches. The project scope included a traffic

operations analysis, right-of-way determination, paving, drainage, appropriate transitions, signalization

and storm water detention facilities.

Aside from general project management, SEC was responsible for project alignment, preparation of

the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and Storm Water Quality Management Plan, and the

analysis of the existing and proposed drainage and detention system to provide zero impact. SEC was

also responsible for coordination of alignment surveying, including abstracting, metes and bounds

descriptions for parcel takings, parcel staking; geotechnical investigation and environmental

assessments; and coordination with TxDOT for the reconstruction of the traffic signals on Holzwarth

at FM2920 and Spring-Cypress Road. The project length was approximately 0.75 miles and the new

roadway was opened in January 2013.

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Project Experience


Mason Road Improvements




Project Reference: Steve Loo, P.E.



The improvements to Mason Road included preliminary and design phase services for the

reconstruction of an existing two-lane asphalt roadway section with open ditches to a four-lane concrete

curb and gutter boulevard section, including paving, transitions, drainage facilities. The approximate

length of the project is 0.7 mile.

Responsibilities included preparation of a drainage analysis to determine an appropriate storm sewer

outfall location and detention system to provide the project with a storm water outfall while having no

impact on Little Cypress Creek, preparation of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, preparation

of a Storm Water Quality Management Plan, coordination with subcontractors for surveying,

geotechnical and environmental services and coordination design and construction with adjacent

projects. The project was completed and opened to traffic in 2012.

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Project Experience


Awty School Road




Project Reference: Azar Ahamadian, P.E., - (713) 837-7344


Awty School Road is located just north of I-10 and west of I-610 in near northwest Houston. The street

was a two lane road that served the Awty International School and several other businesses. The

original road was asphalt with open ditches within a narrow right-of-way. No water or sanitary existed

along the road and the road was prone to flooding. SEC was contracted to obtain additional right-of-

way and to design the water, sanitary, storm and paving (concrete with curb and gutter) facilities. The

project included 1,500 feet of 8-inch water line, 1,500 feet of 18-inch gravity sewer, 1,200 feet of 30

and 36-inch storm sewer, street lighting, signalization and associated concrete paving. In addition, the

project included improved traffic control along Post Oak Boulevard.

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Project Experience


Theiss Mail Route Improvements




Project Reference: Jackie Freeman, P.E.,



Theiss Mail Route lies between Louetta Road and Champions Drive in north Harris County. The road

was a narrow two lane road with open ditches and moderate to heavy traffic. Several schools, including

an elementary and middle school, lie along the project route of which Theiss Mail Route is the main

access to the schools for the students. Increased traffic along the road, along with additional

development, and the increased potential for accidents resulted in the need to improve the roadway.

The major objectives of the project included removal and replacement of the existing asphalt pavement

with concrete paving, widening of the road, improved traffic control, new sidewalks, and improved

drainage. The length of the project is approximately 5,600 linear feet through residential

neighborhoods and an intersection tie-in to FM 1960.

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