November 2010 Monthly Report

City of Pearland Projects Department

Monthly Projects Update

November 24, 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. • 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: $11,995,397.08 % Billed: 95.34% Contract Days Used: 575 (65 rain days) % of Contract Days: 97.0%

• Met with contractor to review paving profile report for possible grinding of rough spots, requested contractor to submit a plan.

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

• Notified BNSF regarding damage caused by BNSF vehicles at closed Magnolia crossing.

• Worked on punch list items, including hydromulching and mowing. • John Lizer streetlights installed, Overpass wire installed by CenterPoint. • Conducted project close out meeting. • Conducted final inspection for traffic signals. • Notified contractor about improvements to median maintenance. • Master signal controller test shows signal strength from Pearland Parkway to

Harkey. Master controller to be moved from Pearland Parkway to Veterans to improve signal strength on west end of project.

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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: $7,930,872.80 % Billed: 79.77% Contract Days Used: 350 (78 rain days) % of Contract Days: 71.93%

• Completed paving southbound lanes, cross overs and left turn lanes on Cullen Parkway.

• Constructed northwest quadrant of Southfork and Cullen intersection. • Completed tie in of Lakecrest and Duesenberg intersections. • Switched traffic, opened all lanes on Cullen Parkway to traffic on

November 8th. • Coordinated with HOAs on irrigation and lighting repairs at subdivision

entrances. • Installed power drops to signal poles at Cullen Parkway and FM 1128 and

Morgan. • Monitored barricades at Dryberry, Cullen and FM 1128. • Directed contractor on November 11th to propose remedy regarding

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

• Response received from contractor regarding remedies on Nov. 22nd. • Continued televising of sanitary line. • Proposal received regarding open cut construction of 15 in. sanitary sewer

along West Oaks Village to lift station #65. • 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 December 31, 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 credit payment or refund from Center Point regarding streetlight

installation. • Complete red line drawings and review with Construction Manager. • Complete deductive balancing change order. • Collect project closeout documents.

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

and CR-89 from Southfork to Northfork. • Complete turn around pads along north side of Southfork sidewalk, ramps

and sidewalk along Morgan to Park and handicap ramps at Morgan intersection.

• Complete sidewalks along Cullen Parkway. • 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.

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Magnolia Road Expansion and Water (cont’d) Traffic Signal Installation at Southfork and CR90 and CR 94:

• No further work. 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;

& revised to November 8th 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 December 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 December 31, 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:

• Continued slip form paving on future southbound main lanes from

Cowarts Creek to Mary’s Creek Bypass. • Requested contractor clean up and dress up of tie ins in advance of holiday

weekend. • Requested missing street signs be replaced. • Requested contractor coordinate wire pull for City’s signal pre-emption. • Continued paving of residential driveways. • Coordinated with Oakbrook HOA on Oakbrook Dr. entrance and trees in City

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

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Dixie Farm Road Widening - Phase II (cont’d) Planned activities for the period ending December 31, 2010:

• Complete slip form paving of southbound lanes from Mary’s Creek Bypass north project limits near Walmart.

• Prepare for traffic switch to open all four lanes to traffic. • 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 traffic

switch. • 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 December 31, 2010: • Complete close out and file.

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

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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:

• Staff completed Change Order #4 which included extra work at Pond #9 and at Mary’s Creek opposite bank.

• BDD#4 removed pipe at Willow Lake Pond. • Held project close out meeting with engineer, BDD#4 and contractor. • Erected signage along Creek prohibiting motor vehicles. • Completed hydromulching haul road.

Planned activities for the period ending December 31, 2010:

• Monitor status of hydromulch on haul road. • Monitor project during one year warranty period (quarterly). • 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:

• Negotiated costs on changes and extra work, and presented to Council for consideration.

• Met with architect regarding electrical issues and participation in costs for work not bid competitively bid.

• Removed subcontractor insurance costs from change order. • Contractor response on warranty items remains slow. • Shower handles have manufacturer defect and will be replaced by

manufacturer. • TDLR inspection minor corrections completed.

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• Resolve issue on response time on warranty items. • Complete final change order and present to Council for approval. • 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:

• Held Kick Off meeting with staff and design team. • Scheduled for Pre-Development meeting on Dec. 1st. • Reviewed scope and discussed making some adjustments to fields and parking

lots. • Worked on project design schedule and action items related to data gathering.


• Develop project design schedule. • Determine sports complex site plan prior to detention modeling. • Attend Pre-Development meeting and work on any issues resulting from that

meeting to meet City UDC. • Review other similar sites. • Meet with BDD#4 on requirements for detention for this facility.

Project schedule:

• Design: November 2010 to June 2011. • Construction: pending Council approval of construction budget.



November 29, 2010

Animal Control Shelter Renovations Bailey Rd (Veterans to FM1128) 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: $510,496.16 % Billed: 100% Contract Days Used: (130) 197 % of Contract Days: 151.5% Progress last period:

• Renovations complete. Punchlist items being corrected • Order placed for replacement kennel gates in existing building


• Perform windstorm inspection for WPI-8 certificate • Install replacement kennel gates and replacement cat condos • 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 4th 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 • Noise Impact Analysis start date put on hold until Bailey resurfacing and re-

striping activities are complete • 58 of 65 parcels acquired, 2 in active negotiation, 5 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 • Start Noise Impact Analysis activities

Project schedule:

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

Cowart Creek Diversion Project Design Engineer: JKC & Associates, Inc. Detention Pond Contractor: Lindsey Construction CM: BDD4 Billed to Date: $5,169,971.80 % Billed: 61.9% Contract Days Used: 322 % of Contract Days: 71.6% Progress last period:

• Detention Pond: o Excavation of Pond A complete. Excavation of Pond B

continued. Started bore between Pond A & B under pipeline o Hauling activities and placement of fill at designated sites continued.

• Ditch Diversion: o No progress to report

• Re-grading of Roadside Ditches: o 60% plans reviewed by City staff. o Met with County representatives to discuss design criteria

• Pump Station: o Plans reviewed by City staff


• Detention Pond o Continue excavation/hauling activities.

• Diversion Ditch o Contractor to continue 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: $ 4,819,734.51 % Billed: 98.8% Contract Days Used: 376 % of Contract Days: 100% Progress this period:

• CIP Segment (Country Place Blvd to Cullen) o Road opened to traffic o Continued working with CenterPoint on streetlight installation and

power drops for irrigation • Reconstruction Segment (Country Place Blvd to CR 94)

o Irrigation repairs complete

Planned activities for the period ending December 31, 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

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:

• Construction began. Over 90% of drilled piers installed Planned activities for the period ending December 31, 2010

• Contractor to begin mow strip construction • Materials for north sound wall should arrive and be installed before the end

of the year • 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:

• Plan review completed. Planned activities for the period ending December 31, 2010:

• Advertise: December 1st and 8th • Pre-Bid Meeting: December 9th • Open Bids: December 16th • Contract award will be on first Council Agenda in January 2011

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

• No progress to report Planned activities for the period ending December 31, 2010:

• Await direction from Council Project Schedule:

• Consultant Selection – 4th Quarter 2007. • Design/Acquisition – 1st Quarter 2008 thru 4th Quarter 2010. • Bid, award and begin construction – Dependent upon easement acquisition

and Council direction



November 24, 2010

Cullen Parkway Improvement Public Safety Building

Hillhouse Satellite Public Works Facility Longwood Wastewater Plant Barry Rose Wastewater Plant

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:

• Opened intersection of Cullen and Brookside/ McHard Completed northbound transition to existing pavement striped lane assignments for new northbound lanes through

intersection and southbound left turn lane signals are now functional all four directions

• Continued work on retaining wall east side north of Hickory Slough • Completed north bridge abutment

Working on slope paving within channel • Small areas of pavement remain outside of approved right of way,

pending FHWA environmental approvals Backfilling medians continuing Signal installations at all intersections in progress Some signal masts remain outside approved right of way

pending FHWA approval • TxDoT has agreed to include the Opticoms and Option 4 Controller

equipment in signals as a change order within the contract • Austin completed Environmental Re-Evaluation and submitted

to FHWA in September Still awaiting final approval

Planned Activities for period ending Dec. 30, 2010:

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

• Continue work on Traffic Signals o Work has been delayed by the availability of cameras for signal

controllers. Intersections at Hawk, Hughes Ranch and Freedom are pending cameras and in some cases signal masts are outside of the approved right of way.

• Awaiting Opticom change order and pricing on brick pavers for medians at Broadway, requested this pricing from TxDoT in September

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 Feb. 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:

• Working on issues with Interview Room audio/ Visual recording system

• Parts installed to replace air control damper in Jail air handler o Air flow control software re-programmed and testing and balance

was re-performed • HVAC control system has undergoing some minor changes in the

operating software coming out of testing performed during November resulting in new timing and temperature set points

• Siemens monitoring system established and Reno system working • Held meeting with PD and Building Maintenance to establish building

operations schedule o Data now being programmed into automation and energy

management system • Rescheduled Building Commissioning for the week of December 6th

o Activity was delayed due to a sensor failure on Chiller #2 • Tax Office is moved in and operating and report no problems/ issues


• Continue work to resolve issues with Interview Rooms’ recording systems • 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 • Final acceptance pending Building Commissioning and completion

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

Hillhouse Satellite Public Works Facility Design Engineer: Huitt-Zollars. Contractor: Hassel Construction CM: In-House Contract Value: $2,128,465 Scheduled Duration: 270 Days Billed to Date: $ 0 % Billed: 0 Contract Days Used: 0 % of Contract Days: 0 Progress this period:

• Plans submitted for Permitting in September o Working on required revisions

o Held bid on November 2nd o Awarded contract November 22


• Pre-Construction Meeting schedule for November 30 • Issue Construction Notice to Proceed by December 6

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, October 28, 2010, • Estimated Construction Schedule 9 months

o Start construction December, 2010 o Completion August, 2011

Longwood Wastewater Treatment Plant

Design Engineer: Malcolm Perni, Inc. Contractor: CM: Billed to Date: $ 91.473 % Billed: 100 Contract Days Used: % of Contract Days:

Progress this period:

• Completed review of PER • Received second revision to proposal • Met with representatives to discuss fee structure • Finalizing scope of work with Malcolm Pirnie Inc. and negotiating design

contract.


• Complete scope and fee negotiations • Present final negotiated proposal to Council for award of contract • Issue Notice to Proceed in January

Project Schedule

• Initiate filter technology review and evaluation • Completion of 30% plans April, 2011 • Completion of 60% plans June • Completion of 90% plans September • Improvement design complete October 2011 • Bid improvements November, 2011

Barry Rose Wastewater Treatment Plant

Design Engineer: Binkley & Barfield, Inc. Contractor: CM: Billed to Date: $ 70.480 % Billed: 76.8 Contract Days Used: % of Contract Days:

Progress this period:

• Completed review of PER o BBI revised PER to address City comments

• Requested proposal Planned Activities for period ending Dec. 30, 2010:

• Receive and begin review of proposal for Design services

• Negotiate scope of work for design contract Project Schedule

• Design of improvements complete October 2011



December 2, 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 Contract Amount: N/A Change Orders to Date: N/A Adjusted Contract Total: N/A % of Increase: 0 Billed to Date: $ 0 % Billed: N/A Contract Duration: N/A Contract Days Used: 0 % of Contract Days: N/A Additional Rain Days: 0 Progress this period:

• Project bid opening was November 18, 2010. • The apparent low bidder is Hassell Construction Co. • After repeated attempts, LJA received Hassell’s statement of qualifications and

financial statement. • Contacted staff that has worked with Hassell on previous projects and the primary

concern is adhering to the project schedule • TxDOT reported that Hassell is either in or approaching Liquidated Damages on three

projects. • Utility relocation continues.


• Continue utility coordination • Award Construction Manager Contract. • Award Construction Materials Testing Contract. • Hold Pre-construction Conference • Issue NTP

Project Schedule and Significant Milestones:

• Begin Construction – January 2011. Fire Station #5-Kirby Drive Design Architect: HBL Architects Contractor: Crain Group CM: N/A Contract Amount: $1,805,000.00 Change Orders to Date: $15,545.64 Adjusted Contract Total: $1,820,545.64 % of Increase: < 1 Billed to Date: $ 860,434.95 % Billed: 47.3 Contract Duration: 206 Days Contract Days Used: 190 % of Contract Days: 87.6 Additional Rain Days: 11 Fire Station #5-Kirby Drive (cont.) Progress this period:

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• Attended bi-weekly progress meetings. • Energy inspection performed and failed due to the duct sealant not being accepted by

the inspector. Duct sealant was re-inspected on Nov. 22 and was approved. • Approved change order to construct the dumpster pad that was not included in the

design plans. • All exterior doors and windows have been installed • Driveways and parking is complete • The brick is approximately 95% complete. • Composing a scope for the Alerting System to solicit proposals of a system that will

be installed in Stations 1, 4, and 5.


• Finish the exterior of the facility. • Finish building interior.

Project Schedule:

• Maintain construction schedule. • Project completion 1st quarter 2011 • City Manager has requested the Fire and EMS staff move into the new facility on

January 8, 2011. Fire Station #6-Lakes of Savannah Architect: Joiner Partnership, Inc. Contractor: Frost Construction Company, Inc. CM: N/A Contract Amount: N/A Change Orders to Date: N/A Adjusted Contract Total: N/A % of Increase: 0 Billed to Date: $ 0 % Billed: N/A Contract Duration: N/A Contract Days Used: 0 % of Contract Days: N/A Additional Rain Days: 0 Progress this period:

• Attended progress meeting. • Established construction phase protocol. The City is to be notified prior to any critical

path activity such as concrete pours, covering underground utilities, materials testing, etc.

• Received submittals from architect. • Project site preparation has begun

Fire Station #6-Lakes of Savannah (cont.)

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• Attend monthly progress meeting • Install storm sewer • Begin installation of underground utilities.

Project Schedule:

• Construction began October 14, 2010. Substantial completion in 305 days. Orange Street Improvements Design Engineer: GC Engineering Contractor: Texas Sterling Construction Co. CM: HDR/ Claunch & Miller Contract Amount: $4,515,742.00 Change Orders to Date: $0 Adjusted Contract Total: $4,515,742.00 % of Increase: 0 Billed to Date: $ 0 % Billed: 0 Contract Duration: 350 Days Contract Days Used: 0 % of Contract Days: 0 Additional Rain Days: 0 Progress this period:

• Attended monthly progress/update meeting. • Bid opening was November 9, 2010. Texas Sterling Construction Co. was the low

bidder. • Contacted several of Texas Sterling’s references. In general, on a scale of 0 to 5,

with 5 being excellent, the overall score for Texas Sterling Construction is 5. All of those contacted had very positive comments.

• City Council awarded the contract to Texas Sterling November 22, 2010. • Continued coordination with the utility companies; with AT&T in particular because of

several conflicts.

Planned activities for the period ending December 31, 2010: • Hold a Construction Phase Kick-off meeting. • Hold the Pre-construction meeting • Issue the NTP

Project Schedule:

• Construction to begin in January 2011.

Town Ditch Phase III Design Engineer: Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. Contractor: Crossroads Industries, Inc. CM: HDR/ Claunch & Miller Contract Amount: $3,082,902.00 Change Orders to Date: $0 Adjusted Contract Total: $3,082,902.00 % of Increase: 0 Billed to Date: $ 1,729,672.92 % Billed: 56

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Town Ditch Phase III (cont.) Contract Duration: 180 Days Contract Days Used: 190 % of Contract Days: 90.5 Additional Rain Days: 37 Progress this period:

• Attended bi-weekly progress meeting. • The intersection of Mykawa and Orange opened as scheduled on Monday,

November 29, 2010. • The intersection stripping and signage to be complete by December 2, 2010 • Boretunco completed the third and final run on November 24, 2010. Boretunco

will complete grouting the box and removal of the bore pit equipment by December 8, 2010.

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• Schedule and attend bi-weekly progress meetings. • Begin project close out procedures

Project Schedule:

• Substantial completion has been extended to account for rain days. Substantial completion is set for December 30, 2010.

Old Police Department Renovations Design Architect: HBL Architects Contractor: N/A CM: N/A Contract Amount: N/A Change Orders to Date: N/A Adjusted Contract Total: N/A % of Increase: 0 Billed to Date: $ 0 % Billed: 0 Contract Duration: N/A Contract Days Used: 0 % of Contract Days: N/A Additional Rain Days: 0 Progress this period:

• Several City Departments moved their storage into the jail area. • The Traffic Manager’s division of Public Works will use four of the offices for staff and

equipment until the Hillhouse facility is complete Planned activities for the period ending December 31, 2010:

• No activity is planned for this period. Project Schedule:

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• 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



December 2, 2010

SH 35 Mitigation Hooper Road Utilities

Lift Stations and Utilities (SH35) Interim Side Slope Construction of Future Reservoir

City of Houston Connection

Prepared by: Teresa Battenfield, P.E.


Projects in Design:

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

• Plans have been sent to BDD#4 for their approval • Wetlands Delineation report completed for low water crossing and

submitted to USACE

Planned Activities for period ending December 2010: • Respond to any questions or requests for additional information from the

USACE

Project Schedule: • Bid project after USACE permit is approved

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 North Spectrum Blvd. is being constructed with

the road construction contract. • The remaining work is ready to advertise.

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 November 2010:

• All facilities have been placed in operation. • Final Completion date is November 23, 2010

Planned progress for period ending December 2010:

• 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: $1,594,704.90 Billed to Date: $1,588,431.75 (thru 11/25/2010) Percent Billed: 99.6% Total Contract Time: 300 days Contract Days Used: 207 (thru 11/25/2010) Percent Contract Days Used: 69% NTP: May 3, 2010 Progress for period ending November 2010:

• Contractor has finished grading all slopes • Substantial Completion Walk-thru occurred on November 8, 2010

Planned progress for period ending December 2010:

• Begin project closeout • Finalize plans to fill up future reservoir with water

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 November 2010:

• Preload has mobilized on site to construct the 5 million gallon ground storage tank (GST).

• The forms for the footing of the GST have been completed. • Contractor is constructing the on-site lift station and has completed the

vertical turbine pump cans and piers

Planned progress for period ending December 2010: • Preload plans to pour the slab of the GST • Slab will be flooded with water for 7 days to ensure proper curing of the

concrete.

City of Houston Connection (W42051) 30” Water Line Design Engineer: Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc. Contractor: Huff & Mitchell, Inc. CM: LJA Engineering Original Contract Amount: $4,176,880.00 Revised Contract Amount: N/A Billed to Date: $1,309,329.96 (thru 10/25/2010) Percent Billed: 31.3% 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 November 2010:

• Water line has been completed from Beltway 8 to Clear Creek through the commercial site.

• Approximately 5,200 feet of water line has been installed Planned progress for period ending December 2010:

• Continue installation of water line along McHard to the Alice Street Water Plant

• Complete clean up work along Pearland Parkway to McHard

November 2010 Monthly Report

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