PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

• Client: The Base Phase 1, LLC
• General Contractor:  Willmeng Construction
• Project Cost: $2.366 million
• Scope: Offsite sewer line, manhole installations, and asphalt improvements
• Sewer Line Installation:
• Installed 1,766 feet of 15” SDR-35 PVC
• Installed 2,858 feet of 12” SDR-35 PVC
• Installed 12 EA 60” manholes with 30” ring and cover, coated with insecticide paint and sewer shield
• Asphalt Replacement:
• Replaced 4,500 square yards of asphalt
• Additional Services:
• Confined space entry for pipe cleaning and preparation
• Traffic control and public outreach
• Multi-jurisdictional coordination

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

• Extensive Scope: Rehabilitation of approximately 22 miles of force mains across 15 lift stations throughout Gilbert.
• Comprehensive Approach: Included condition assessment, evaluation of repair methods, and implementation of various rehabilitation techniques.
• Diverse Techniques: Utilized open-cut replacement, slip-lining, CIPP, and SIPP based on specific site requirements.
• Wide Range: Force main diameters varied from 4-inch to 24-inch, requiring diverse rehabilitation approaches.
• Infrastructure Upgrade: Replaced corrodible pipe materials to eliminate failures, increase public safety, and improve sustainability.
• Additional Work: Installed new valves and performed recoating where necessary.
• Complex Logistics: Managed extensive traffic control and public outreach efforts across multiple sites.
• Operational Continuity: Implemented complex bypass pumping scenarios to maintain uninterrupted wastewater service during construction.
• Coordination: Worked closely with Town operations to minimize disruptions to service.
• Long-term Impact: Significantly enhanced the reliability and longevity of Gilbert's force main system.

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

• Competitive Bid Win: Awarded through competitive bid with Caliente Construction under City of Tempe General Construction Services JOC.
• High Self-performance: Self-performed over 87% of the project work.
• Manhole Replacement: Removed and replaced three deteriorated concrete manholes on 24” and 30” sewer lines with two new 72” and 96” corrosion-resistant Armorock Polymer manholes.
• Hydraulic and Odor Improvements: Enhanced hydraulic characteristics and minimized foul odors on the sewer line.
• High-traffic Area: Project located at the intersection of Hardy and 17th Place near ASU campus.
• Sewer Bypass Systems: Installed two sewer bypass systems on 30” and 12” lines, including 24/7 pump-watch, entirely self-performed.
• Traffic and Public Coordination: Collaborated with City of Tempe for traffic control planning and public outreach, communicating construction impacts to adjacent homeowners.
• Additional Work: Included pavement removal/replacement, storm drain re-routing, CCTV inspection, air testing, and striping replacement.
• Timely Completion: Completed the project in less than three weeks to meet holiday traffic restriction requirements.
  

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

• Emergency Response: Engaged under Town of Gilbert's emergency procurement JOC due to 18” DIP wastewater forcemain failure.
• Immediate Mobilization: Deployed crews, equipment, and materials within hours, working continuously for 36 hours.
• Stabilization and Bypass: Stabilized the failure site and implemented a 4,100-foot high-line sewer bypass to prevent overflow at Islands Lift Station.
• Condition Assessment: Performed condition assessment of the forcemain while bypass was in place.
• Collaboration: Assisted Town and Hazen Engineering with developing a permanent repair solution.
• Permanent Solution: Trenching and installing a permanent parallel 18” HDPE forcemain across McQueen Road.
• Redundancy and Future-proofing: Designed the new setup to handle existing flows and provide future redundancy.
  

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

• Collaborative Project: Partnered with Insituform Technologies on a Design-d-Build project for the City of Tempe.
• Scope of Work: Managed sewer bypass pumping, sewer point repairs, manhole inserts, reconstructions, and traffic control across multiple city locations.
• Challenging Bypass Operation: Self-performed a complex sewer bypass at Kyrene & Guadalupe Rd. intersection, a critical area in Tempe.
• Bypass Specifications: Designed for a flow rate of 10 million gallons per day (MGD) with a suction lift of 22 vertical feet.
• Technical Expertise: Addressed limited Net Positive Suction Head Available (NPSHA) for the pumps, showcasing advanced engineering capabilities.
• Key Contributions: Team members were instrumental in the design, calculations, and submittals for the successful 36” Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) installation.
  

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

• Subcontracted Project: Worked under a General Contractor for the Peoria Logistics Park, a 158-acre industrial park in southern Peoria, Arizona.
• Cost: $1.425 million.
• Market: Site Utilities.
• Strategic Location: Near Loop 101 and Grand Avenue (US 60), with easy access to major interstates and 6-9 miles from I-10.
• Site Readiness: Shovel-ready with existing infrastructure and zoning for industrial use, suitable for semiconductor facilities.
• Scope: Onsite and offsite utility installations and asphalt improvements for a 155,000 SF tilt-up, build-to-suit distribution facility.
• Utility Infrastructure: Water, sewer, gas, electric, and communication services adjacent to the property, provided by City of Peoria, Southwest Gas, and CenturyLink.
• Water Line Installation:
• Installed 5,361 feet of 4", 6", and 8" DIP.
• Installed 1 16x8" Tapping Sleeve.
• Installed 9 8" Gate Valves.
• Installed 13 6" Gate Valves.
• Installed 4 4" Gate Valves.
• Installed 12 Fire Hydrants.
• Completed 5 Vertical Realignments.
• Installed 1 Blow Off.
• Installed 1 4" Backflow.
• Installed 2 Remote FDCs.
• Sewer Line Installation:
• Installed 959 feet of 6" and 8" PVC.
• Installed 3 48" Manholes.
• Installed 2 6" Cleanouts.
• Storm Drain Installation:
• Installed 111 feet of 18" and 24" HDPE.
• Irrigation Line Installation:
• Installed 629 feet of 24" RCP.
• Installed 1 Irrigation Box.
• Asphalt Replacement:
• Replaced 794 square yards of asphalt.
• Reliable Power Supply: SRP operates a major substation and power generation facility across the street, ensuring steady power.
• Developer Partnership: The VanTrust Group, developer/partner on the site, facilitates build-to-suit/lease-back facilities.
  

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

• JOC for Town of Gilbert
• Retrofit / rehab of existing lift station including bypass pumping
• Precon services from “napkin plans” with GMP
• Public outreach and coordination
• MOPO / LOTO coordination
• Confined space entry
• HDPE butt fusion welding

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

• JOC for Town of Queen Creek
• 5,180 LF of new 42” CIPP lining and manhole rehabilitation
• Pipe cleaning & preparation, PVC lining removal, and sewer bypass pumping
• Precon services
• Public outreach and coordination
• Trenchless technology (HDD)
• Traffic control

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

• JOC for Town of Queen Creek
• 4,188 LF of new 12” waterline, including 20” HDD bore w/ 12” HDPE carrier pipe
• Precon services
• Public outreach and coordination
• Trenchless technology (HDD)
• HDPE butt fusion
• Multi-jurisdictional coordination