August 2011 Monthly Report

City of Pearland Projects Department

Monthly Projects Update

August 31, 2011

Magnolia Road Expansion (& Water) 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

Far Northwest Wastewater Plant Improvements Hatfield Basin Trunk Sewer

BellaVita Waterline Interconnect Dolores Fenwick Nature Center, Phase 2

Prepared by:

Andrea Brinkley

For Distribution to City Council

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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%

• No further work 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: $ 275,248.27 % Billed: 96% Contract Days Used: 92 (2 rain days) % of Contract Days: 100%

• Continued monitoring trees for 2nd year of tree-only maintenance. 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%

• Inspected for minor repairs noted on landscape and irrigation. • Awaiting close out documents and final payment request.

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: $9,297,276.37 % Billed: 94% Contract Days Used: 470 (114 rain days) % of Contract Days: 91%

• CenterPoint completed installation of streetlights. • Contractor submitted post construction photos. • Contractor worked to complete punchlist items. • Monitored maintenance of median mowing and irrigation. • Monitored plants for drought stress. • Installed privacy fence on rail of Magnolia Bridge over Mary’s Creek. • Engineers working on red-line/record drawings. • Worked on close out documents. • Made adjustments to Cullen and Magnolia intersection to improve

awareness of right turn only movements for southbound traffic on Cullen.


Magnolia Road Expansion and Water (continued) Traffic Signal Installation at Southfork and CR90 and CR 94 Design Engineer: TEDSI Infrastructure Group CM: Staff Contractor: Florida Traffic Control Devices

• Accepted into maintenance. Planned activities for the period ending September 30, 2011: Segment 3: (Construction Phase 1) Magnolia Rd from Harkey Rd. to Veterans Dr.

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

• Continue monitoring tree maintenance and payments for tree maintenance. Segments 1 & 2: (Construction Phase 2) Magnolia Rd. from Veterans Dr. to Pearland Parkway

• Contractor to complete warranty repairs to pavement markings. • Contractor to submit close out documents, pending final repairs. • Make final payment to contractor and close out project.

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

and CR-89 from Southfork to Northfork. • Complete Final Inspection and issue Final Completion certificate. • Engineers to complete and submit record drawings. • Continue maintenance payments for median maintenance.

Project Schedule:

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

• Landscaping Ph 1 – Council Award on December 14, 2009. • Substantial completion April 13, 2010. • 2nd Yr Tree Maintenance completes April 2012.

• Construction Phase 2 (Segments 1 & 2: Veterans Dr. to Pearland Parkway) • Substantial completion: Revised: July 13, 2010 • 2nd Yr Tree Maintenance completes August 2012.

• Construction Phase 3 (Segments 4 & 5: Magnolia Rd from Morgan Rd. to Harkey Rd., and CR-89 from Southfork to Northfork.)

• Substantial completion: Revised to May 13, 2011; 114 rain days • 1st Yr landscape and irrigation maintenance completes May 2012.

• Traffic Signal Installation at Southfork and CR90 and CR 94: • Substantial Completion August 26, 2009.


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:

• Received and reviewed a design proposal for using median for double arm streetlights from McDonald to Clear Creek.

Planned activities for the period ending September 30, 2011: • Approve proposal and initiate design for street light foundations in medians. • Coordinate with Center Point street lighting staff.

Project Schedule:

• Complete streetlight installation by 4th quarter of 2011. 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:

• Monitored trees for drought stress. • Repaired 2 potholes on roadway near Cowarts’ Creek Bridge on

northbound lanes. • No active work on punchlist work by contractor. • City continued maintenance of medians. • Met with Center Point regarding streetlight installation, CPE stated that

street light installation will not be possible due to proximity with power lines on the east side from SH 35 to FM 518.

• Staked light locations on east side to show distance and work on issue resolution with CPE.

• Traffic signal installation at Oakbrook/Westfield is non-standard and will not be accepted, no correction has been made.

• Coordinated with BDD#4 and Public Works regarding authorization for Oakbrook detention pond at Dixie Farm Rd to be filled, with credits being accounted for at the East Mary’s Creek Regional Detention Pond.

• Notify the Oakbrook HOA Work regarding filling the pond when work is scheduled.

• Obtained cost proposal for signal pre-emption and authorized work to proceed with Public Works supervision.


Planned activities for the period ending September 30, 2011:

• Resolve issue at Oakbrook/Westfield traffic signal work. • Coordinate with HOA and Public Works regarding Oakbrook pond work. • File letter regarding detention credits with BDD#4. • Signal pre-emption hardware work to start in October 2011, pending

equipment delivery. • Complete addition of auxiliary power issue at traffic signals by Public Works

through separate contract. Project Schedule:

• Notice to Proceed April 9, 2009 • Substantial Completion: April 6, 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:

• Accepted into maintenance. Project schedule:

• 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 re-seeded grass on slopes, and came to monitor growth. • Drought conditions continue to affect the grass germination.


• Monitor pond slopes for grass growth. • Extend warranty until grass issue is resolved. • Review haul road with BDD#4 after drought resolves.

Project schedule:

• Substantial completion: Revised 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:

• Contractor has struggled to complete warranty items. • Contractor repaired HVAC due to equipment failures, however has not

resolved all failures, so 2nd chiller is still not functional. • No work has been done on the 11 month inspection correction list. • Sent letter to Bonding Agent regarding issues with completion of

warranty and 11th month inspection repairs.

Planned activities for the period ending September 30, 2011: • Address warranty issues, and 11 inspection repairs. • Process final payment to architect. • Public Works to decommission old PISD lift station.

Project schedule: • Substantial completion: July 29, 2010 (adjusted per contract)

Hickory Slough Detention at Max Rd & Max Rd Sports Complex, Phase 1 Engineer: Jacobs Engineers, Inc. Progress this period:

• Continued work on draft Interlocal agreement with BDD#4. • Staff working on draft developer agreement with MUD engineer and

developer on CR 403 and future subdivision utility and drainage needs. • Staff reviewing 75% Pond, CR 403 PS&E package, draft H&H report. • Property acquisition ongoing.


• Complete staff review and comments on 75% PS&E package. • Complete draft of developer agreement, submit for Council consideration. • Finalize environmental report and submit to USACE • Finalize H&H report. • Work towards 90% PS&E submittal. • Complete geotechnical work. • Coordinate with BDD#4.

Project schedule:

• Design: Detention: Nov. 2010 to Dec. 2011; Sports Complex: Mar. 2012 • Construction: pending Council approval of construction budget.


Far Northwest Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Engineer: Water Works, Inc. Progress this period:

• Consultant finalizing the report of Decanter issues review • Contacted UV system manufacturer regarding issues with the system.


• Review report on Decanter options, Decide on decanter option, • Discuss UV repair options with manufacturer. • Re-scope proposal for design of improvements.

Project schedule:

• Scope of issues: February 2011 – August 2011. • Construction: pending Council approval of construction budget.

Hatfield Basin Trunk Sewer Engineer: Freese & Nichols, Inc. Progress this period:

• Survey and geotechnical, and Phase 1 ESA work ongoing. • Draft Phase 1 ESA report completed. • Held progress meeting to discuss routes to 2 lift stations. • Requested BDD#4 to review slab protection for sanitary sewer crossing at Mary’s

Creek due to environmental permitting necessary for the work. • Depth issue noted at Corrigan Ditch outfall at Fite Rd.


• Complete environmental site work and submit draft report. • Review and address implications of Mary’s Creek crossing. • Continue survey, environmental and geotechnical investigation. • Continue to refine routes and pipe sizes. • Work to resolve the depth issue at Fite Rd./Corrigan Ditch. • Approve contract amendment to adjust scope of work regarding McLean

segment elimination, environmental investigation/permitting for Mary’s Creek crossing and segment added to Centennial Park.

• Review possible contract amendment to increase scope for possible environmental permitting.

Project schedule:

• Design: February 2011 to December 2011. • PER: October 2011 • Construction: pending Council approval of construction budget.


BellaVita Waterline Interconnect Engineer: Freese & Nichols, Inc. Progress this period:

• Accepted consultant design proposal, drafted agreement and submitted to Council for consideration in early September.

Planned activities for the period ending September 30, 2011: • Council approval of design services agreement. • Proceed with design and environmental work.

Project schedule:

• Design: September 2011 – December 2011. • Construction with Public Works crews: December 2011 • Construction of contracted segments: January 2011

Dolores Fenwick Nature Center, Phase 2 Architect: Randall-Porterfield Architects, Inc. Progress this period:

• Obtained design proposal from Consultant • Coordinated with Parks staff regarding scope and stakeholders.


• Obtain revised proposal for design. • Draft and execute professional services agreement. • Schedule kickoff meeting for design.

Project schedule:

• Design: September 2011 – March 2012.



September 1, 2011

Animal Control Shelter Renovations Bailey Rd (Veterans to FM1128)

Business Center Drive Cowart Creek Diversion Project

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

Old Alvin Road Water Line SH35 South Water line

Trail Connectivity Phase I Twin Creek Regional Lift Station

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:

• Continued coordination with contractor and certifying consultant to resolve WPI-8 certification issues.

Planned activities for the period ending September 30, 2011: • Complete Windstorm Certification process. Resolve warranty items with

epoxy floor. Close out contract • Address punchlist items from 1yr warranty inspection.

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:

• Road Design o Tree clearing for utility relocations completed o Centerpoint’s contractors continued overhead power

relocations.

Planned activities for the period ending September 30, 2011: • Road Design

o Continue/complete acquisition process. o Continue utility relocations

Project schedule:

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

Business Center Drive Design Engineer: Freese & Nichols Progress last period:

• Freese &Nichols continued design progress toward 90% plans. Continued Coordination with developer, County staff, TEI and Klotz.


• Continue design toward 90% plans scheduled to be submitted in October 2011

Project schedule:

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

Cowart Creek Diversion Project Design Engineer: JKC & Associates, Inc. Detention Pond Contractor: Lindsey Construction CM: BDD4 Billed to Date: $8,604,130.40 % Billed: 100% Contract Days Used: 595 % of Contract Days: 100% (450 day) Progress last period:

• Detention Pond: o Substantial completion walk-through performed with DD4 and

engineer, punch list submitted to contractor. • Ditch Diversion:

o Substantial completion walk-through performed with DD4 and engineer, punch list submitted to contractor.

o DD4 continued excavation of diversion ditch west of CR 143. • Re-grading of Roadside Ditches:

o Kick-off meeting held with ESPA. • Pump Station:

o Kick-off meeting held with Montgomery & Barnes.

Cowart Creek Diversion Project (continued….) Planned activities for the period ending September 30, 2011:

• Detention Pond o Complete final closeout items.

• Diversion Ditch o Complete final closeout items. o DD4 to continue excavation of diversion channel

• Re-grading of Roadside Ditches: o Hold coordination meeting with ESPA, City staff, BDD4, and

Brazoria County to approve modified design concept. • Pump Station:

o Perform geotechnical work for additional borings. Project Schedule:

• Detention Site: o Bid: (BDD4) 3rd Quarter 2009. o Construction: 4th Quarter 2009 – 3rd Quarter 2011

• Diversion Ditch: Construction: 3rd Quarter 2011 • 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:

• Addressed items from substantial completion punch lists. • Met with HOA and MUD regarding issues with irrigation on reconstruction

portion.

Planned activities for the period ending September 30, 2011: • Complete final punchlist items. Complete project close out.

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 Design Engineer: HDR|Claunch & Miller Contractor: John Reed & Company, Inc. CM: Freese & Nichols Billed to Date: $ 852,460.75 % Billed: 74.8% Contract Days Used: 130 % of Contract Days: 72.5% Progress last period:

• Resident issues requiring the contractor’s attention were addressed. Planned activities for the period ending September 30, 2011

• Close out contract.

Project schedule: • Consultant Selection – 1st Quarter 2010. • Design – 1st Quarter 2010 thru 3rd Quarter 2010 • Construction – 4th Quarter 2010 thru 3rd Quarter 2011

Old Alvin Road Water Line Design Engineer: Charles D. Gooden Consulting Engineers, Inc. Progress this period:

• Held monthly progress meeting. Updated PER draft submitted as well as alignment alternatives for the line. During design review it became apparent that modification to the storm sewer north of Orange Street would be prudent to address conflicts with the water line. Additional services were added to Gooden’s contract per a contract amendment for the storm sewer design.

Planned activities for the period ending September 30, 2011: • Review updated design with modified storm sewer.

Project Schedule:

• Consultant Selection – 4th Quarter 2010. • Design/Acquisition – 1st Quarter 2011 thru 4th Quarter 2011

SH 35 South Water Line Design Engineer: HR Green, Inc. Progress this period:

• Successfully negotiated contract terms with HR Green

Planned activities for the period ending September 30, 2011: • Contract for professional services to go before Council. • Hold project kickoff meeting

Project Schedule:

• Consultant Selection – 4th Quarter 2010. • Design/Acquisition – 3rd Quarter 2011 thru 2nd Quarter 2012

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

• Held pre-construction conference with Millis Development. NTP issued for September 6, 2011.

• Contracts executed. First change order in the amount of $53,050.00 to remove furnishings from the contract will be executed per direction of Council. Site furnishings will be purchased from the Buyboard for approximately $22,000.


• Start submittal approval process with contractor. • Coordinate site furnishings order with project schedule

Project Schedule:

• Consultant Selection – 4th Quarter 2007. • Design/Acquisition – 1st Quarter 2008 thru 4th Quarter 2010. • Bid, award and begin construction – 3rd Quarter 2011

Twin Creek Regional Lift Station Design Engineer: Pate Engineers, Inc. Progress this period:

• Received draft of final PER report.

Planned activities for the period ending September 30, 2011: • Successfully negotiated design contract with Pate Engineers. Contract for

professional services to go before Council. Project Schedule:

• Consultant Selection – 4th Quarter 2010. • PER – 1st Quarter 2011 thru 3rd Quarter 2011. • Design – 3rd Quarter 2011 thru 1st Quarter 2012.



Aug 31, 2011

Cullen Parkway Improvement Public Safety Building

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

Adaptive Traffic Signal Improvements Project Stars: Pearland Gateway Highway 35 Reconstruction

Prepared by: Skipper Jones


Cullen Parkway Improvement (Beltway 8 to FM 518)

Engineer: Design Engineers: Bury + Partners Contractor: Hassell Construction CM: TxDoT Elapsed time: 665 Days Progress this period:

• A completion evaluation walk-through was conducted by TxDoT Wednesday Apr 27

• Contractor has been notified to perform TxDoT items along with those identified by the City

• This signal contractor will be installing the final two street lights during the month of September. One of these had to be slightly relocated due to underground utilities and one required modification to the retaining wall foundation.

• TxDoT is revising the signal design at two intersections to correct for field conditions. Hawk Road will relocate the northbound pedestrian signal pole to align the crosswalk with the church driveway. Freedom will move poles to match existing conditions around the Post Office driveway.

• TXDoT is to provide new controllers for four signals and assist in the change- over. TxDoT must accept signals before controllers can be changed out. Staff waiting on TxDoT to schedule a signal walk-through upon completion of final modifications to the signals

• City will do an acceptance walk with TXDoT once they have completed final modifications to the signals and intersection markings/ sidewalks and ramps.

• A Change Order was executed to add the additional signage along the roadway and at the termination with the existing two lane roadway

Planned Activities for period ending Sept. 30, 2011:

• TxDoT should complete signal plan revisions and begin revisions to the pedestrian signals as soon as a change order is executed in mid-to late 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

Original completion date was Aug. 7 2009

Public Safety Building

Design Engineer: JE Dunn/ Wilson Estes Police Architects Design Builder: JE Dunn CM: In House Billed to Date: $ 19,934,641 % Billed: 100.27 Contract Days Used: 786 to substantial completion % of Contract Days: 100 Progress this period:

• All LEED paperwork from Design and Construction has been re-submitted to Commissioning Agent for review.

o Syska Hennessey, City’s commissioning agent, has now stated the he is working on this during “off hours” due to his budget shortage. He is now projecting another several weeks to complete the work.

o It will then require a few weeks for USGB to review. Planned Activities for period ending Sept. 30, 2011:

• Will be making an all out effort to force a completion of the Commissioning work.

Project Schedule

• Held design kick-off meeting April 2008. • Break ground Nov.2008. • Building construction began December 2008. • Final Acceptance was issued July 8, 2011

• JE Dunn remains involved in the completion of the LEED certification process

Hillhouse Satellite Public Works Facility Design Engineer: Huitt-Zollars. Contractor: R. Hassell Construction, Inc. CM: In-House Billed to Date: $ 1,376,933 % Billed: 658 Contract Days Used: 261 % of Contract Days: 96 Progress this period:

• Building interior construction well under way o Interior wall framing completed o Inner wall mechanicals and electrical complete o Drywall hung, taped and floated o Interior door frames installed

• Exterior paint has begun o Primer and top coat complete, working on highlights

• Electrical wire pulling completed. o Panels installed and being terminated o Centerpoint completed installation of third phase leg & contractor is

setting up permanent electrical service which the City will take over upon designating the work Substantially Complete

• Fire Sprinkler piping is about 95% complete awaiting installation of ceiling grid to turn down drops

• Fuel island electrical rough-in complete, Building awning complete o Awaiting installation of fuel tanks and pumps

• Door and window awnings completed • Completed paving and parking

o Curbing outstanding • Completed negotiated change order #2 to add standard facility sign, fuel

island security cameras and roof weather-head for signal automation system antenna.

o This Change Order removes the work of installing building access control and security cameras from the General Contractor. Staff has established a separate contract for this work and will administer the contract directly. This will NOT require additional funding

• Siemens’ Adaptive Signal equipment installers have installed the receiver antenna on the building in preparation for completion of that system at the time of substantial completion of the building


• Complete installation of exterior doors and windows • Completion interior painting • Begin installation of cabinetry and plumbing trims • Once permanent power is in place begin start up of mechanical and

electrical equipment • Install fuel island equipment • Walk building for Substantial Completion Sept 26.

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, 4 days late

o Contract Awarded Nov. 22, 2010 • Pre Con meeting Nov. 30, 2010

o Construction NTP issued for December 13, 2010 o Scheduled completion Sept 9, 2011

Longwood Wastewater Treatment Plant

Design Engineer: Malcolm Pirnie / ARCADIS Contractor: CM: Billed to Date: $ 79,446 % Billed:33 Contract Days Used: 87 % of Contract Days: 121 Progress this period:

• Held third design progress meeting August 12, activities completed at that time include

o Returned review comments from 30% reviews o Structural Evaluation of thickener bridge and submission of written

report; Report recommends replacement of this structure

o Field survey work complete, minor plat has been submitted for approval

• Design work activities include o Staff reviewed review comments including

Making sure that effluent from either clarifier can be directed to either filter

Surface drainage around new filters will not be interrupted by the installation of new equipment

Moving some of the overflow piping out from beneath the new filter

A discussion was held reviewing the control systems for the centrifuge and feed pumps including the use of the PLC’s for all new equipment as well as installing the fiber backbone for the control system similar to Barry Rose

Planned Activities for period ending Sept.. 30, 2011:

• Hold progress meeting #4 • Possibly schedule meeting with Filter manufacturer to discuss equipment

pricing for both plants • Continue with design effort in preparation of submittal of 60% design

documents in October Project Schedule

• NTP issued May 2, 2011 o Design kick-off meeting May 2

• 30% Design submittal for review late July, on schedule • 60% Design submittal late October • 90% Design submittal early Feb. 2012 • Bid March 2012

Barry Rose Wastewater Treatment Plant

Design Engineer: Binkley & Barfield, Inc. Contractor: CM: Billed to Date: $226,630 % Billed: 78 Contract Days Used: 183 % of Contract Days: 50

Progress this period:

• Returned 60% plan comments and specs, last month. o Designer has addressed those comments and Is planning on

submitting 90% review document in early September o Working on Instrumentation and Operation plans

Meeting with City’s I&O contractor to review City’s preferred methodologies and equipment


• Receive 90% plans and initiate review process o Will schedule

• Complete design progress and plan for Technical Review meeting for plans and specs

o Obtain City Engineering approval o Meet with Filter Manufacturer for guarantee on equipment pricing o Make final preparations for advertisement and bidding upon

completion of the E-bid document changes Project Schedule

• Award Design Contract Feb. 14, 2011 o NTP issued for March 1, 2011

• Design of improvements complete November, 2011 • Bid Phase January, 2012

Adaptive Traffic Signal Improvements

Design Engineer: Siemens Industries, Traffic Signal Division Contractor: Siemens CM: Billed to Date: $ 0 % Billed: 0 Contract Days Used: 31 % of Contract Days: 30 Progress this period:

• Equipment procurement began prior to August o Server software been loaded and is awaiting installation in

Hillhouse building o Field work began Aug 15 with installation of controllers in

cabinets o Repeaters have been installed on water towers at Kirby and

Cullen plants o Receiver antennas has been installed on Hillhouse building


• Individual intersection radios and new cameras will be installed at the signalized intersections along Broadway between Kirby and Freedom

• With this equipment installed the software will be loaded and the new Tactics software will be initiated

• System server is scheduled to be installed in Hillhouse during the week of Sept. 26 and start up will begin at that point

Project Schedule

• Contract Award April 25, 2011 • NTP issued for August 1 • Scheduled for substantial completion Oct. 7, 2011

Project Stars: Pearland Gateway

Design Engineer: Knudson Architects, Contractor: CM: Billed to Date: $ 17,073 % Billed: Holding Contract Days Used: 0 % of Contract Days: Progress this period:

• Plans now at 100% final comments have been addressed • Standard bid documents are being modified to accommodate electronic

bidding and the City’s new project management software o Document modification is nearly complete but advertisement and

bidding have been pushed back to accommodate this effort


• Complete modification of the bidding and contract documents o review and finalize any revisions

• Upload bid plans spec’s and documents to Ion Wave system • Begin advertisement for bid in Oct.

Project Schedule

• Completion of Plans and specifications by end of June • Completion of bidding documents by end of July • Advertise in August and Bid in September

Highway 35 Reconstruction

Design Engineer: S&B Engineers & TxDoT, Contractor: Triple B Construction CM: TxDoT Billed to Date: $ % Billed: Contract Days Used: % of Contract Days: Progress this period:

• Centerpoint completed movement of poles and lines at the Town Ditch bridge

• Contractor completed slope pavement within the ditch under southbound lanes

• Bridge Piers and Bents were completed and Beams were set mid August • Bridge Deck is being formed now and will be poured after Labor Day

holiday o Wideflange inbeds in fabrication and will be set once deck is

poured allowing installation of approaches • Contractor working on driveways ( many of which are custom slope

and configuration due to grade difference with mainlanes) and sidewalks

• Preparing to complete southbound base and bondbreaker and all paving leave-outs and will resume paving southbound lanes


• Pour bridge deck and begin work on bridge rail • Continue work on sidewalks and driveways, working north to south along

west side • By end of Sept. work should begin on installation of street lights and

signals • Based on completion of southbound paving, begin making preparations for

the traffic control changes within the intersection of Broadway and Highway 35

o This will require three weekend night time efforts to manage the paving through this intersection in three phases beginning on southwest corner and working towards the north

o Intersection will remain open during this work but may be constricted- Notifications will advise seeking new routes during nighttime work

Project Schedule

• Completion of Southbound lanes in late September

• Completion of the Highway 35/ Broadway intersection by mid October with switchover of traffic to follow nearly immediately

o This may be impacted by completion of work in right of way on west side.

• Begin work on Center portion of SH35 later-mid October o This work will also require changes to the current traffic control

• Substantial completion is scheduled for June 2013



August 31-, 2011

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

Fire Station #6-Lakes of Savannah Orange Street Improvements

Town Ditch Phase III

Prepared by: Jennifer Lee

For Distribution to City Council Walnut/Veterans Reconstruction & Drainage Improvements

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Design Engineer: LJA Engineering Contractor: Calco Contracting CM: Costello Engineering Contract Amount: $2,858,859.50 Change Orders to Date: $49,975.55 Adjusted Contract Total: $2,908,835.05 % of Increase: 1.75 Billed to Date: $ 2,113,788.76 % Billed: 73.0 Contract Duration: 264 Contract Days Used: 190 % of Contract Days: 72.0 Additional Rain Days: 2 Progress this period:

• Attended progress meeting. • Project has recovered the schedule. Primarily because of the 21 day extension due to

utility company delays. • All paving from Veterans to the BNSF tracks is complete including driveways. • Six of the eight Extreme Event Structures have been installed. • Two of the Extreme Event Structures have been tied in. • Sidewalk work is continuing between Veterans and Sacramento. • All waterlines are installed and tested. • Remaining wet connections to be complete by September 16, 2011. • Subgrade west of Veterans has been lime stabilized. • Continued coordination with BNSF, TxDOT, Centerpoint, and AT&T. • TxDOT has submitted the final Traffic Signal Design. • Centerpoint, AT&T, and Comcast have all been notified that the design is complete and have

been instructed to relocate their utilities as soon as possible. • BNSF has completed the installation of the Control House and have laid the new crossing

panels. • Calco has re-staked and re-paint the radii at the intersection for Centerpoint so they can move

the four electric poles that will be in conflict with the new roadway alignment and new traffic signal.

• TxDOT has not yet released the permit to work in their ROW. • Calco plans to close the intersection of Walnut and Veterans beginning September 6,

2011 for approximately 10 days. This closure will all Calco to complete all work in the intersection including completing the storm sewer and all paving work.


• Hold bi-weekly progress meetings. • Complete all utility and paving work west of the BNSF railroad tracks. • Completely transfer all services to the new waterline east of the BNSF railroad tracks. • Coordination the relocation of all conflicting utilities at the intersection of Walnut and

SH 35. • Acquire the permit from TxDOT to complete the planned work in the intersection. • Continue coordination between BNSF, TxDOT, Centerpoint, and AT&T to resolve

remaining utility conflicts. Project Schedule and Significant Milestones:

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• Reopen roadway west of SH 35 by September 1, 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: $16,405.89 Adjusted Contract Total: $1,830,136.54 % of Increase: < 1 Billed to Date: $ 1,830,136.54 % Billed: 100 Contract Duration: 206 Days Contract Days Used: 252 % of Contract Days: 100 Additional Rain Days: 46 Progress this period:

• Continued working through warranty items. • Met with Fire and EMS staff, Aaon manufacturer and installer, Architect and the MEP to

address the humidity issues. • There has been some improvement in the humidity levels since the Aaon unite installer and

the city’s Seimen’s representative have made several adjustments to both systems. • It was discovered that two of the air conditioner units were not working properly with the Aaon

unit. These problems have been corrected. • The Aaon manufacturer has ordered a part that was not originally included in the installation of

the unit that may resolve the humidity issues. The part has not been delivered yet.


• Continue working on the warranty list. • Determine the reason for the high humidity levels inside the station.

Project Schedule:

• Project is complete. 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 Fire Station #6-Lakes of Savannah (cont.)

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Progress this period:

• Attended progress meeting. • Contractor is still behind on the construction schedule. • County Road 58 expansion project is continuing. • Centerpoint has installed the transformer. • A Centerpoint gas line has been found to be in conflict with the waterline. The gas line has not

been relocated yet. Planned activities for the period ending September 30, 2011:

• Attend monthly progress meeting • Continue coordination with architect, developer and contractor to select materials, and

equipment for the facility. • Continue to monitor construction and compliance to city specifications and inspections.

Project Schedule:

• Substantial completion in 305 days. • There have been 25 rain/delay days so far. The project completion date is now September 13,

2011. 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: $23,325.00 Adjusted Contract Total: $4,539,067.00 % of Increase: 0.5 Billed to Date: $ 1,008,788.41 % Billed: 22.2 Contract Duration: 357 Days Contract Days Used: 190 % of Contract Days: 53.2 Additional Rain Days: Progress this period:

• Attended monthly progress/update meeting. • The inlet at Pipe and Tube installed at an incorrect elevation has been corrected. Texas

Sterling installed RCP from the inlet to the driveway culvert and re-graded this area at no additional cost to the contract.

• Coordination with utility companies relating to the traffic signal installation at Mykawa/Orange intersection is on-going.

• AT&T has raised their service line and Comcast and Phonoscope are scheduled to raise their service lines shortly (to meet the sight distance requirements). TSC indicated that these adjustments will not delay any of TSC subcontractor’s efforts on the traffic signal pole installation.

• Centerpoint Energy (CPE) has installed decorative lighting for the project. Orange Street Improvements(cont.)

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• Upon completion of the installation of the storm sewer and inlet near 4303 Orange, it was determined that the finished grade will cause ponding in the front yard. The City has asked Texas Sterling to submit an RFI to correct this problem.

• The storm sewer between Mykawa and Woody is completely installed. • The plans show the replacement of the storm sewer between Woody and Hatfield, but do not

provide drainage for the residents while the remove and replacement work is being done. Texas Sterling has proposed to dig a temporary swell ditch to take any water until the new storm line is laid.

• Texas Sterling has been coordinating with the City’s Urban Forester to complete try to safely work around the trees that remain on the project. Of particular concern are several large trees near the Hatfield intersection that are abutting the ROW.


• Open the roadway between Washington and Mykawa to two way traffic. • Continue to monitor the sidewalks on the north side of Orange between San Antonio and

Mykawa to see if they return to the planned elevation. • Possibly combine two phases to help Texas Sterling recover the schedule.

Project Schedule:

• Construction to begin in January 2011. • Project completion 1st quarter 2012.

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: $ 2,789,149.40 % Billed: 90.47 Contract Duration: 180 Days Contract Days Used: 258 % of Contract Days: 140 Additional Rain Days: 77 Progress this period:

• Met with the contractor to close out the project. • Crossroads has some concerns about the dirt and Green Armor quantities. Russell Lambert is

remeasuring. • The contractor has request release of retainage, staff and contractor has agreed to hold a

percentage of the retainage until vegetative growth starts. Planned activities for the period ending September 30, 2011:

• Partial release of retainage • Continue project close out procedures

Project Schedule:

• The project is essentially complete with the exception of vegetation growth.



August 29, 2011

SH 35 Mitigation City of Houston Connection

Interim Traffic Signal Installation-Mykawa at Brookside TxDOT FM2234 Improvements

Prepared by: Teresa Battenfield, P.E.

Cuong Le


Projects in Design:

SH 35 Mitigation (F50991) Design Engineer: S & B Engineers, Inc. (S&B) Progress through August 2011:

• No activity in August

Planned Activities for period ending September 2011 • Advertise project for bid in September

Projects in Construction:

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: $7,499,493.34 Billed to Date: $7,178,565.33 (thru 7/25/2011) Percent Billed: 95.7% Original Contract Time: 360 days Revised Contract Time: 429 days Contract Days Used: 392 (thru 7/25/2011) Percent Contract Days Used: 91.4% NTP: June 28, 2010 Progress for period ending August 2011:

• Industrial TX continued working on the chemical facility and completed the initial tests of the chemical pumps and piping.

• Industrial TX’s electricians continued working on all facilities and completed the wiring to the turbine facility and 98% of the plant facilities.

• Industrial TX’s subcontractor Prime Controls completed the installation of the instrumentation, analyzers, gages, tank floats and pressure switches.

• Industrial TX completed the concrete parking & access road for the site. • Industrial TX completed the installation of (2) 12-inch and (1) 20-inch ball

valves in the hydro-electric turbine facility. • Industrial TX scheduled and completed the initial manufacturer inspection

of the Hydro Electric Turbine Facility and initial SCADA programming of the turbine facility.

• Industrial TX’s fence contractor has completed the new fence around existing water plant site and is working on the electronic gate control for the new plant access location.

Planned progress for period ending September 2011: • Industrial TX and their sub-contractors will work on cleanup items

and punchlist items from the substantial completion inspection conducted on August 30, 2011.

• The contractor will complete filling the ground storage tank with water and complete the leakage testing of the tank.

• Once water becomes available from the City of Houston Industrial TX with assistance from the City of Pearland will start the new plant facilities, complete the remaining test requirements on the equipment and prepare for a final inspection. Water is anticipated to be available from the City of Houston and the 30-inch City of Houston water line connection disinfected and ready to provide water to the water plant site in October 2011.

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: $4,071,426.20 Billed to Date: $3,611,692.55 (thru 7/25/2011) Percent Billed: 88.7% Total Contract Time: 270 days Revised Contract Time: 312 days Contract Days Used: 336 (thru 7/25/2011) Percent Contract Days Used: 107.7% NTP: August 23, 2010 Progress for period ending August 2011:

• All the 30-inch water line has been installed. • The subcontractor completed the SCADA controls at the water plant site

and completed the permanent fence at the meter station site. • HMI completed the grading of the water line easement. • HMI completed the painting (touch up) of the aerial crossing water line. • HMI completed the pressure testing of the 30” water line. • HMI installed the cathodic protection system for the ductile iron water line

along Fugua and Monroe. • AT&T installed the City of Houston phone line to the meter station site.

Planned progress for period ending September 2011:

• HMI will begin flushing & disinfecting the 30” water line system once water becomes available from the City of Houston at the meter station site. Water is anticipated to be available from the City of Houston in October 201l.

• HMI will continue to work on establishing grass along the water line easement and some final cleanup items.

• HMI will complete the installation of the Air Release Valves once the flushing and disinfection is complete and prepare for a final inspection.

Interim Traffic Signal Installation – Mykawa Road at Brookside Road

Design Engineer: EPIC Transportation Group, LP Contractor: Statewide Traffic Signal Company CM: City of Pearland Contract Amount: $84,783.03 Change Orders to Date: 2 Adjusted Contract Total: $84,189.99 % of Increase: -0.69 Billed to Date: $71,667.50 % Billed: 100 Contract Duration: 140 Contract Days Used: 140 % of Contract Days: 100 Additional Rain Days: 0 NTP Date: January 3, 2011 Progress for period ending August 2011:

• Balancing change order executed and processed. • Final pay estimate executed and processed. • Final Completion Certificate issued. • 1 year warranty scheduled for April 3, 2012. • Project completed under budget.

Planned progress for period ending September 2011: • N/A

TxDOT FM2234 Improvements Design Engineer: CLR, Inc. Contractor: JD Abrams CM: TxDOT Contract Amount: $12,675,636.89 Contract Duration: 372 working days (18 months) Completion Schedule: Early January 2012 Progress for period ending August 2011:

• Completed milling up old pavement, placed all lime, cement treated base, and bond breaker.

• Traffic placed on new pavement at Reflection Bay and Kingsley. • Clear Creek Bridge and Clear Creek Relief Bridge bridge decks poured. • School driveways completed before school started. • Full completion of AT&T’s adjustments. • East bound pavement poured from FM 521 to Trinity.

Planned progress for period ending September 2011:

• Continue pavement work. • Traffic switched on new pavement at Kirby and Business Center Drive. • Completing signal pole drill shafts.