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BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF UNITED WATER IDAHO INC. FOR
AUTHORITY TO INCREASE ITS RATES
AND CHARGES FOR WATER SERVICE IN
THE STATE OF IDAHO
Case No. UWI- W -04-
TENTH RESPONSE OF UWlD
TO STAFF'S PRODUCTION
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COMES NOW United Water Idaho Inc. ("United"
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the Company ) and responds to
Request Numbers 117, 118, 123 , 125 42:6 127 and 129 of Staffs Fourth Production Requests;
and Request Numbers 162, 163, 164, 170, 171 and 185 of Staffs Sixth Production Request..
Dated this 1l day of February, 2005.
McDEVITT & MILLER LLP
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Dean J. iller
Attorneys for United Water Idaho Inc.
TENTH RESPONSE OF UWID TO STAFF'S PRODUCTION REQUESTS-1
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Boise, Idaho 83709
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UNITED WATER IDAHO INC.
CASE UWI-W-O4-04
FOURTH PRODUCTION REQUEST OF THE COMMISSION STAFF
Preparer/Aecordholder/Sponsoring Witness:Scott Ahead
Telephone: [phone]
Title: Managing Engineer
REQUEST NO. 117:
Please list all construction tasks self-performed (not subcontracted) by COM.
Please provide evidence that all work self-performed by COM was completed at
an equal or lower cost than would have been obtained from other qualified
subcontractors. If any work self-performed by COM was competitively bid,
please identify the work tasks and provide the competitive bid amounts.
RESPONSE NO. 117:
COM did not actually self-perform any direct work tasks on the project. They
provided construction management, field office and general conditions, permits,
bonding, and design.
UNITEDW ATER IDAHO INC.
CASE UWI-W-O4-
FOURTH PRODUCTION REQUEST OF THE COMMISSION STAFF
Pre parer/Record holder/Sponsoring Witness:Scott Ahead
Telephone: [phone]
Title: Managing Engineer
REQUEST NO. 118:
Please explain what role, if any, UWI played in approving or selecting the lowest
responsible and qualified subcontractors and material/equipment vendors.
RESPONSE NO. 118:
The Company did have the opportunity to review the subcontractors chosen by
COM. This review was primarily for information the Company may have related
to subcontractor reputation or work history on other projects. The Company did
compare the chosen subcontractor to the GMP expectations in an effort to
assure competition, monitor project costs, and manage contingencies.
UNITED WATER IDAHO INC.
CASE UWI-O4-
FOURTH PRODUCTION REQUEST OF THE COMMISSION STAFF
Preparer/RecordholderlSponsoring Witness:Scott Rhead
Telephone: [phone]
Title: Managing Engineer
REQUEST NO. 123:
Please provide a copy of any warranties provided by the manufacturer for the
CWTP ultra filtration membranes.
RESPONSE NO. 123:
The requested warranty information associated with the membranes was
provided in response to Production Request No. 52.
UNITED WATER IDAHO INC.
CASE UWI-O4-
FOURTH PRODUCTION REQUEST OF THE COMMISSION STAFF
Preparer/Recordholder/Sponsoring Witness:Scott Rhead
Telephone: [phone]
Title: Managing Engineer
REQUEST NO. 125:
Please provide a copy of each monthly status and progress report prepared by
COM and provided to UWI for the CWTP.
RESPONSE NO. 125:
Please find attached the Progress Reports provided by COM to United Water for
the period March 2004 through January 2005.
UNITED WATER IDAHO INC.
CASE UWI-O4-
FOURTH PRODUCTION REQUEST OF THE COMMISSION STAFF
Preparer/Recordholder/Sponsoring Witness:Scott Rhead
Telephone: [phone]
Title: Managing Engineer
REQUEST NO. 127:
Please provide an updated Gantt chart showing the construction schedule for the
CWTP that reflects the revised contractual Substantial Completion date of July 1,
2005.
RESPONSE NO. 127:
Attached please find the Gantt chart that shows the construction schedule for the
CWTP reflecting the revised contractual Substantial Completion date of July
2005. This chart was provided by COM with the March 2004 Progress Report.
UNITED WATER IDAHO INC.
CASE UWI-O4-
FOURTH PRODUCTION REQUEST OF THE COMMISSION STAFF
Preparer/RecordholderlSponsoring Witness:Scott Rhead
Telephone: [phone]
Title: Managing Engineer
REQUEST NO. 129:
Has UWI selected any "add-" options as discussed in section 4.2 of COM'
proposal? If so , describe which ones and state any additions to the project costs
or to the fixed fee.
RESPONSE NO. 129:
At time of proposals and project beginning one of the primary "unknowns" was
related to filter back wash and the waste handling process. CDM originally
planned to construct and 18" return line back to the Boise River. After several
internal workshops and meetings with the Department of Environmental Quality
(DEQ), it was determined that permits for discharge would not likely be approved
due to environmental concerns. The company then selected the "add-" option
of on-site basins, chemical dosing and decant return to the plant head works.
This is a good example of project stewardship by the Company and cooperation
by CDM. The net add for on-site waste after subtracting cost of river return line
was $1 982 000. No additional fee was paid to CDM as a result of this addition.
UNITED WATER IDAHO INC.
CASE UWI-O4-
SIXTH PRODUCTION REQUEST OF THE COMMISSION STAFF
Preparer/RecordholderlSponsoring Witness:Jeremiah Healy
Telephone: [phone]
Title: Coordinator of Planning and Rates
REQUEST NO. 162:
Regarding Witness Healy s workpapers for the Company s Adjustment No. 17,
Transportation Expense, the Lease Disposal value of $31 442 listed on page 1 of
3 has a description of "See Attached Spreadsheet". This spreadsheet does not
appear to be a part of Mr. Healy s workpapers. Please provide the spreadsheet
illustrating how the $31 442 in lease disposal was calculated.
RESPONSE NO. 162:
Please see the attached spreadsheet under the heading "2005 Disposal Value
and the column titled "UWID net value . This column documents the disposal
value of $31 ,442.
UNITED WATER IDAHO INC.
CASE UWI-O4-
SIXTH PRODUCTION REQUEST OF THE COMMISSION STAFF
Preparer/Recordholder/Sponsoring Witness:Jeremiah Healy
Telephone: [phone]
Title: Coordinator of Planning and Rates
REQUEST NO. 163:
Please provide the total number of United Water customers as of December
for the years 2000,2001,2002,2003 and 2004.
RESPONSE NO. 163:
Below are the December 31 customer counts by class for each respective year:
Customer Class 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Residential 59,950 61,715 62,767 64,948 66,971
Commercial 420 566 852 906 098
Public Authority 124 126 125 125
Private Fire 233 198 194
Total Customers 68,534 70,562 71,978 74,177 76,388
UNITED WATER IDAHO INC.
CASE UWI-O4-
SIXTH PRODUCTION REQUEST OF THE COMMISSION STAFF
Preparer/Recordholder/Sponsoring Witness:Jeremiah Hea Iy
Telephone: [phone]
Title: Coordinator of Planning and Rates
REQUEST NO. 164:
Please provide the hourly wage as of December 31 , 2004 for the employee who
was promoted to Chief Operator, as described in the Company s response to
Audit Request No. 73. Please also include the position from which this person
was promoted, the starting wage for this position , and if this position was also
filled internally.
RESPONSE NO. 164:
The hourly wage as of December 31 , 2004 for the employee who was promoted
to Chief Operator was $21.86. This employee was classified as an Operator prior
to the promotion. This hourly rate is composed of $21.41 per hour wage plus
$0.45 per hour in recognition of his level III certification from the Idaho Water
and Wastewater Certification Board. An internal candidate has been chosen to fill
the vacant Operator position. The starting hourly wage for this Operator position
will depend on the actual start date. Assuming the successful candidate begins
his new role as Operator prior to April 1 , 2005 his hourly rate will be composed of
the following components: a base wage of $21.41 per hour, plus $0.30 per hour
in recognition of his Level II certification , less $0.15 per hour pursuant to Section
12.3 of Article 12 , Promotional Opportunities, of the current bargaining union
contract, or a total per hour wage of $21.56. If he should start after March 31
2005, the hourly wage will be $21.78 per hour, plus $0.30 for Level II certification
less the aforementioned $0.15 per hour or $21.93 per hour. The precise start
date for the new Operator is at this time unknown pending the hire of his
replacement. The Union contract was provided to Staff in response to Audit
request No. 24.
UNITED WATER IDAHO INC.
CASE UWI-04-
SIXTH PRODUCTION REQUEST OF THE COMMISSION STAFF
Preparer/RecordholderlSponsoring Witness:Jeremiah Healy
Telephone: [phone]
Title: Coordinator of Planning and Rates
REQUEST NO. 170:
Please provide a copy of the invoice from "Utility Billing Services" for the month
of December 2004.
RESPONSE NO. 170:
Please see the attached invoice from Utility Business Services for services
rendered for the period November 27, 2004 to December 28, 2004 totaling
$47,520.55.
UNITED WATER IDAHO INC.
CASE UWI-O4-
SIXTH PRODUCTION REQUEST OF THE COMMISSION STAFF
Preparer/Recordholder/Sponsoring Witness:Jeremiah Healy
Telephone: [phone]
Title: Coordinator of Planning and Rates
REQUEST NO. 171:
Please illustrate how the 72.730/0 test year level of lockbox transactions was
calculated in Company Adjustment No. 20. Please include within your response
each component of the calculation in an Excel file with all formula intact.
RESPONSE NO. 171:
The 72.730/0 test year level of lock box transactions as a percentage of bills
rendered was calculated as follows:
Utility Billing Services processed 460,978 billing units for United Water Idaho
during the test period. During the normalized test period, Mellon Bank processed
335,278 lockbox payments. The ratio of payments to bills is thus 72.730/0.
The digital files containing documentation of these numbers was provided in the
response to Production Request No. 135. One file is titled" Gust Records UBS
Exp.xls . The other file is titled" Outside Coli TY Hist"
UNITED WATER IDAHO INC.
CASE UWI-04-
SIXTH PRODUCTION REQUEST OF THE COMMISSION STAFF
Preparer/Recordholder/Sponsoring Witness:Jeremiah Healy
Telephone: [phone]
Title: Coordinator of Planning and Rates
REQUEST NO. 185:,
Please provide copies of any employee newsletters issued during the period
June 2003 to date.
RESPONSE NO. 185:
The Shooting Star, the corporation s employee newsletter, is published monthly
and distributed to employees bye-mail. Copies are attached cove ring the period
from July 2003 through January 2005. No issue was published in June 2003.
In addition , United Water Idaho initiated a local employee newsletter, the Idaho
News Blitz in June 2004. Three issues were published in 2004 , and copies are
attached. The company did not publish a local employee newsletter in 2003 and
none have yet been published in 2005.
UNITED WATER IDAHO INC.
CASE NO. UWI-O4-
FOURTH PRODUCTION REQUEST
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RESPONSE TO
REQUEST NO. 125
United Water Idaho
Columbia Water Treatment Plant
The information included in this report is from the period March 1 , 2004 through March 31
2004.
Project Budget
Contingency Included
GMP:
Work Authorized to Date:
Billings to Date:
Contingency Allocated:
. $ 16 294 498
$ 550 000
$ 16 844 498
$ 16 844,498
$ 5 303,708
$ 142 103
Original Contract Completion Date: June 1 , 2004/ Ameded to July 1 , 2005
Notice to Proceed Date: February 6, 2004
Approved Changes to Schedule: 0 days
Current 30 day Facility Test Start Date: June 1 , 2005
Current Substantial Completion Date: July 1 , 2005
Current Final Completion Date: August 15,2005
Current Schedule Status: 9 days impact
Potential Schedule Impacts: Repeated failures of the treated water header to hold the
required pressure caused a delay in the work on the building foundation of approximately
one week. Weare currently working to make up that time in other areas. The leaks in
the header were isolated and identified and repairs were begun. Weare approximately 4
days behind schedule for completion of the building foundations and slab due to delays in
the electrical. Weare working to accelerate the conduit installation to makeup that time.
Project Schedule: Monthly update attached.
Project Photo s: Attached are 9 representative photos. Others are available that document
the project progress.
The "As Built" drawing sets continue to be maintained at the job site
Submittals/RFIs from the subcontractors are being addressed. A copy of the
submittal log is attached.
. A proposal for extending concrete stemwalls to the top of the floor slabs was
evaluated and accepted as an approach to reduce construction time, cost, and
overall coordination efforts on the site.
Redesign efforts and evaluations were continued to address standby power
provisions for the two sites.
The Clearwell Building Permit was obtained by the Ada County Building
Department on March 23.
Building permit for remainder of site was obtained on March 29.
Conditional approval was issued by DEQ on March 22 for building slab and all
below slab piping. Final approval will be subject to further review. DEQ will
require 4 months of pilot testing which will begin in early May.
The District Health Department has approved the septic system.
The plumbing permit process has begun. Inspection is expected in early April.
Storm drain piping has been inspected and approved by State Plumbing Inspector.
Coordination with Memcor Membrane System continued regarding submittal
review, inspection plans, and delivery. Pilot unit for 4 months of required pilot
testing will be provided by Memcor at no charge to UWID.
POs have also been issued for many of the critical - long lead item - parts and
pieces including the Pumps, Mag meters, Static mixer, and Surge arrestor.
Contracting: Subcontracts and vendor contracts continued to be negotiated and signed.
To date we have successfully negotiated 9 of the 11 critical subcontracts (copies of each
will be forwarded to United Water when we have secured the bond and insurance
documents).
Team Communication: Weeldy subcontractor meetings are held on Wednesdays at
9:00. Weekly project management meetings are held by conference call on Wednesdays
at 3:00.
Clear Well: Clearwell erection and welding is ongoing. Welds inspected and x-ray
reports to date were reviewed by Strata. All test results were excellent.
Basins: The excavation of the basins was restarted with disposal of the material at a
Simplot location close to the site. Rock was hit during excavation of Basin #3 and the
associated drain line. A large rock ledge was revealed inside Basin #3.
Septic System: The septic system, including primary piping, septic tank, pump tank,
pump, and drainfield were completed and approved by the District Health Department.
Yard Piping: Misc piping, valves, and the suction header have been installed by Owyhee
and were tested and repaired"as needed under a contract directly with UWID. Testing
failures in the treated water header required considerable attention. Header was drained
and visually inspected from the inside. No failures were visible during this inspection.
The header was then re- filled and portions were isolated for testing with balloons.
Several leaks were identified in the buried flange fittings. Owyhee obtained a confined
space permit and welded joints from inside of pipe to repair. Testing and inspection of
welds was begun.
Dibble has completed the majority of the piping for the stormwater system, the basins
and the other misc yard piping. All piping tested to date has passed.
Mechanical: RM Mechanical has nearly completed the under slab piping. All piping
tested to date has passed.
Stormwater: The majority of the stormwater piping and structures were installed.
Electrical: The temporary control wire for the clearwell has been installed including the
panel that sits in the office trailer. Automation has completed several submittals.
have changed the electrical design to include a duct bank in the electrical room to make
installation and future expansion easier. All the underslab conduit is scheduled to be
installed May 5
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Columbia W aterTreatment Plant
The information included in this report is from the period April 1, 2004 through April 30, 2004.
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Work Authorized to Date:
Billings to Date:
Contingency Allocated:
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$ 550 000
$ 16 844,498
$ 16 844 498
$ 6 372 195
$ 160 340
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Original Contract Completion Date: June 1, 2004/ Ameded to July 1 , 2005
Notice to Proceed Date: February 6,2004
Approved Changes to Schedule: 0 days
Current 30 day Facility Test Start Date: June 1 , 2005
Current Substantial Completion Date: Ju1y 1 , 2005
Current Final Completion Date: August 15,2005
Current Schedule Status: 6 days impact
Potential Schedule Impacts: Repeated failures of the treated water header to hold the
required pressure caused a delay in the work on the building foundation of approximately
one week. Weare currently working to make up that time in other areas. The leaks in
the header were isolated and identified during the month of March, with repairs
completed during the month of April. We are currently on schedule for completion of the
building foundations and slab. Delays in receiving electrical submittals have been offset
by the addition of a utility duct bank in the Electrical room and through a coordinated
field review and inspection of conduit layouts.
Project Schedule: Monthly update attached.
Project Photo s: Attached are 9 representative photos. Others are available that document
the project progress.
Allocated Contingency: Attached is a list of the contingency items identified as an actual
cost or forecasted cost.
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The "As Built" drawing sets continue to be maintained at the job site
SubmittalsIRFls from the subcontractors are being addressed. A copy of the
submittal log is attached.
. A proposal for adding a utility duct bank under the Electrical Room was evaluated
and accepted as an approach to minimize a delay in construction time resulting
from delays in electrical equipment submittals. The electrical trenches will also
provide greater flexibility for expansion alternatives during plant build-out. The
design of the duct bank was coordinated between electrical and structural design
engineers and the construction team. Stamped drawings have been provided' for
review by building inspectors.
Coordination efforts were continued to address standby power provisions for the
two sites.
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All relevant permits from the Ada County Building Department have been
obtained. Building inspectors approved all building footings on April 22.
Conditional approval has been issued by DEQ for the building slab and all below
slab piping. A review meeting forthe remainder of the facility is scheduled for
May 27. DEQ is requiring four months of pilot testing prior to plant start-up.
This testing is expected to begin on May 10.
The District Health Department has approved the septic system.
Underslab plumbing was inspected and approved by the State plumbing inspector.
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Coordination with Memcor Membrane System continued regarding submittal
review, inspection plans, and delivery. Pilot unit for 4 months of required pilot
testing will be provided by Memcor at no charge to UWID.
POs have also been issued for most of the critical -long lead item - parts and
pieces including the Pumps, Mag meters, and Static mixer.
. CDM directly procured materials necessary for construction of the utility duct
bank under electrical room. Construction work for the trench was done by MCI
and Velocity Steel.
Contracting: Subcontracts and vendor contracts continued to be negotiated and signed.
To date we have successfully negotiated all of the critical subcontracts (copies of each
were forwarded to United Water).
Team Communication: Weekly subcontractor meetings are held on Wednesdays at
9:00. Weekly project management meetings are held,by conference call on Wednesdays
at 3:00.
Clear Well: Clearwell erection and welding was completed during the month of April.
Welds inspected and x-ray reports were reviewed by Strata. The tank floor was vacuum
tested on April 22. All test results were excellent. Sand blasting of tank inside was
completed and painting of tank was begun.
Basins: The excavation of the basins was continued. Rock hit during excavation of
Basin #2 was blasted to remove on April 9. The blast was successful at breaking most of
the rock. One small area required additional chipping. The vibration measured a 1.9 at
the monitoring point, and is unlikely to have disturbed any of the installed piping. The
treated water header will be retested to confirm that all welds continued to hold following
the blast.
Septic System: The septic system was completed and approved during the month of
March. Modifications to the septic tank supply header were begun at the end of April to
correct invert elevation of the pipe.
Building Foundation: The building grid was laid out and all footings set. Initial
inspection of footings on April 12 noted a few clearance problems. Concerns were
addressed and footings passed inspection on April 22. Stem wall construction was
completed for all walls.
Yard Piping: Testing of remaining piping, valves, and fittings installed by Owyhee was
completed and approved on April 9. Dibble has completed the majority of the piping
for the stormwater system, the basins, and the other misc yard piping. All piping tested
to date has passed.
Mechanical: RM Mechanical has completed and tested all under slab piping.
Electrical: The electrical design has been changed to include a duct bank in the
electrical room to counter delays in electrical equipment submittals and to increase
flexibility in future expansion alternatives. Installation of the duct bank was completed
on April 30. Installation of all underslab conduit in the chemical areas was completed
, reviewed, and inspected April 29. Completion of underslab conduit in remainder of
building is expected to be completed during first week of May. Delays in the VFD
submittal have been caused by difficulty in coordinating with Idaho Power, which must
provide a harmonics report for Automation. CDM, United Water, and Automation held a
coordination meeting with Idaho power on April 13. Coordination will continue into the
month of May
End of Report
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United Water Idaho
Columbia Water Treatment Plant
Progress Report for Period through May 31 , 2004
The information included in this report is from the period May 1 2004 through May 31, 2004.
Project Budget
Contingency Included
GMP:
Work Authorized to Date:
Billings to Date:
Contingency Allocated:
" $ 16 294,498
$ 550,000
$ 16 844,498
$ 16,844,498
$ 8,640,997
$ 289,920
Original Contract Completion Date: June 1 , 2004/Ameded to July 1 2005
Notice to Proceed Date: February 6, 2004
Approved Changes to Schedule: 0 days
Contract 30 day Facility Test Start Date: June 1 , 2005
Contract Substantial Completion Date: July 1 2005
Contract Final Completion Date: August 15,2005
Current 30 day Facility Test Start Date: March 21, 2005
Current Schedule Status: -66 days
Potential Schedule Impacts: Clearwell commissioning was delayed during the month of
May due to concerns raised by the tank supplier (CBI) over their Ribbonflow baffling
design. Modifications were eventually made to the adjustable inlet baffle to address these
concerns. A number of the electrical submittals have been rejected, which may cause
delays in the overall project if approved equipment cannot be ordered and received onsite
prior to addition of the building roof. Continued delays in receiving the electrical
harmonics study,have also prevented the ability to review the VFD submittal. A delay in
getting the final color for the building from the Architect has delayed the start of the
masonry 10 days. Previous delays caused by the treated water header testing may result
in eventual delays if they do not continue to be offset by efficiency improvements
elsewhere in the project.
Project Schedule: MontWy update attached.
Project Photo s: Attached are 5 representative photos. Others are available that document
the project progress.
Allocated Contingency: Attached is a list of the contingency items identified as an actual
cost or forecasted cost.
The "As Built" drawing sets continue to be maintained at the job site
Submittals/RFIs from the subcontractors are being addressed. A copy of the
submittal log is attached.
Coordination efforts were continued to address standby power provisions for the
two sites.
At the request of United Water, CDM evaluated the addition of roof hatches in the
treated water pump room to simplify installation and removal of pumps. It was
determined that this change would require relocation of air handling units, and
ventilation ducts, in addition to the roof modifications directly related to the
hatches. Based on a preliminary cost estimate developed by CDM, and on
discussions of potential pump replacement procedures, United Water directed
CDM to continue without the addition of the roof hatches.
. CDM met with UWID, BRS and JUB to discuss site security issues on May 27.
CDM will revise drawings to include changes to fencing and landscaping based
on the security review.
The micro filtration pilot unit was delivered to the Marden Plant on May 7.
May 10 a representative from US Filter arrived to begin installation and startup of
the pilot plant as well as to conduct training of UWID staff.
Problems with a solenoid valve delayed initial startup for two days. It was later
determined that damage to one of the three membrane modules during shipping
had caused damage to some of the membrane fibers, causing repeated failures of
the integrity testing and higher than expected particles in the product water.
May 20 a representative from USFilter came to the site to replace the damaged
module. The pilot unit was restarted on May 21 and the official testing period
was begun.
The first weekly water quality samples were taken on May 24.
All relevant permits from the Ada County Building Department have been
obtained. Building inspectors have been present during the pouring of building
slabs and have approved all pours to date.
CDM met with IDEQ on May 27 to discuss above ground work not covered by
the previous Conditional Approval. The intent of this meeting was to allow for
final approval to move forward with the remainder of the construction. One
major issue identified by DEQ is the need for materials in contact with the water
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to be NSF approved. This will include cement and adders used with concrete as
well as chemical tank materials, water softeners, and the surge tank liner. CDM is
currently contacting suppliers to determine whether this criterion has been met in
all cases. On May 28 Monty Marchus from DEQ visited the pilot plant at Marden
to witness an integrity test and to observe how the plant is functioning. The pilot
testing is required for a total of four months.
Coordination with.Memcor Membrane System continued regarding submittal
review, inspection plans, and delivery. Pilot unit for 4 months of required pilot
testing has been provided by Memcor at no charge to UWID.
pas have also been issued for most of the critical - long lead item - parts and
pieces including the Pumps, Mag meters, and Static mixer.
. CDM directly procured materials necessary for construction of the utility duct
bank under electrical room. Construction work for the trench was done by MCI
and Velocity Steel.
The door frames have been procured and will arrive the first week of June so that
they can be installed during the masonry.
Contracting: Subcontracts and vendor contracts continued to be negotiated and signed.
To date we have successfully negotiated all of the critical subcontracts (copies of each
were forwarded to United Water).
Team Communication: Weeldy subcontractor meetings are held on Wednesdays at
9:00. Weekly project management meetings are held by conference call on Wednesdays
at 3:00.
Clear Well: Painting of the clearwell continued during the month of May. On May 17
the manufacturer s representative inspected and approved the paint thickness on the tank
interior. Concern was raised by the tank supplier regarding their design of the
Ribbonflow adjustable inlet baffle. To address these concerns bars were welded to the
operator for the baffle to hold it in pre-selected discrete positions. We expect the
clearwell to be fully functional by June 14
Basins: Work continued on the basins, leveling and compacting the bottoms and sides to
prepare for shotcrete and soil cement to be placed in early June.
Septic System: Modifications to the septic tank supply header begun in April were
completed during the beginning of May.
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Building Floor: The floor slab in the chemical rooms was poured beginning on May 4.
After installation and approval of all under slab piping and electrical conduit, the process
area and pump room were backfilled and compacted. Rebar was flown in and bent and
pouring was completed for the process area beginning east and moving west.
Approximately 75% of the floor slab in the pump room was also completed by the end of
May. Considerable rain toward the latter part of the month caused concrete pours to be
canceled on three occasions. Overall, the concrete work done to date has been of
exceptional quality.
Yard Piping: Dibble has completed the majority of the piping for the storm water
system, the basins, and the other misc yard piping. All piping tested to date has passed.
Mechanical: RM Mechanical completed and tested all under slab piping. A submittal
was received and returned approved as noted for mechanical equipment and above grade
piping. Treated water header extension spools arrived on-site and were installed and
tested. The modified treated header passed the hydraulic testing on May 20. The testing
was witnessed by Ted Perry and Pete Stringer of CDM.
Masonry: The masonry has been delayed 10 days in order to allow the blocks to
complete curing. Sommer Building is expected to begin mobilization on June 7th and
start the building on June 14
Raw Water Pump Station: Work is scheduled to begin on the yard piping mid June.
The road leading to the pump station has been graded and the ruts filled. There have
been a few problems confmning the existing pipe locations due to different grid systems
in the as-builts and the plans. The locations are being confirmed by potholing.
Electrical: Installation of all under slab conduit in process area and pump room was
completed and approved on May 10. Several of the electrical and instrumentation
submittals have been rejected based on critical information missing from the submittals.
These have included the MCC submittal, the switchgear submittal, the panel board
submittal, and the instrumentation submittal. Two of these submittals were received a
second time with corrections and were returned approved as noted. Delays in receiving
acceptable MCC and switchgear submittals could ultimately result in project delays if the
equipment cannot be received on-site prior to erection of the building roof. It should also
be noted the review of the VFD submittal is being held until a harmonics study can be
provided to verify critical information in the submitted design. CDM is working with the
electrical subcontractor to expedite these submittals and to minimize impact on the
startup schedule.
End of Report
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United Water Idaho
Columbia Water Treatment Plant
Progress Report for Period through June 30, 2004
The information included in this report is from the period June 1,2004 through June 30 2004.
Project Budget
Contingency Included
GMP:
Work Authorized to Date:
Billings to Date:
Contingency Allocated:
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$ 16,294,498
$ 550,000
$ 16,844,498
$ 16,844,498
$ 6 372 195
$ 353 926
Original Contract Completion Date: June 1, 2004/Ameded to July 1 2005
Notice to Proceed Date: February 6,2004
Approved Changes to Schedule: 0 days
Contract 30 day Facility Test Start Date: June 1,2005
Contract Substantial Completion Date: July 1, 2005
Contract Final Completion Date: August 15,2005
Current 30 day Facility Test Start Date: March 12 2005
Current Schedule Status: - 75 Days
Potential Schedule Impacts: Delays in receiving several key electrical equipment
submittals may prevent the ability to install this equipment prior to completion of the
building roof. The equipment would then need to be brought in through the doors. This
would not impact the overall schedule if the equipment arrives in time to be installed and
tested prior to the initial shakedown. An additional delay in the masonry was averted by
changing the block size when an issue at the block manufacturer caused a shutdown of
the facility (numerous projects in the Boise area have been affected with delays up to 9
months).
Project Schedule: Monthly update attached.
Project Photo s: Attached are 8 representative photos. Others are available that document
the project progress.
Allocated Contingency: Attached is a list of the contingency items identified as an actual
cost or forecasted cost.
The "As Built" drawing sets continue to be maintained at the job site
Submittals/RFIs from the subcontractors are being addressed. A copy of the
submittal log is attached.
Coordination efforts were continued to address standby power provisions forthe
two sites.
Modifications were made to the clearwell drain to comply with DEQ
requirements.
Addendum #3 was,i.ssued on June 24, revising the HV AC duct work over the
treated water pumps. This modification will simplify future installation and
removal of the treated water pumps.
Due to potential conflicts between the new retaining wall south of the clearwell
and the future 30-inch Membrane Permeate line going to the future clearwell
CDM will be installing this future line between the existing tee and the future 45
degree bend. This change was approved by United Water on June 23.
Work is starting, on the O&M manual this month.
The microfiltration pilot unit continued running through the month of June. Pilot
testing was halted on June 21 to complete a scheduled chemical cleaning using
sodium hypocWorite followed by citric acid. The cleaning was successful at
returning pilot operation to the initial operating conditions. The next chemical
cleaning is scheduled for the end of July.
All relevant permits from the Ada County Building Department have been
obtained. Building inspectors have been present during the pouring of building
slabs and have approved all pours.
On June 10 IDEQ issued an Authorization to serve the public for the clearwell
and related piping. This approval was contingent on the requirement to provide as
built drawings or an as-built certification letter within 30 days.
. CDM continued to coordinate with IDEQ regarding final approval to construct.
Previous conditional approval had been given for below grade construction.
Permitting issues resolved during the month of June involved NSF approval of
concrete ad mixtures , the use of double check valve assemblies, and ASTM rating
for pressure tanks. Final approval for the standby power approach had not yet
been resolved at the end of June.
Coordination with Memcor Membrane System continued regarding submittal
review, inspection plans, and delivery. Equipment testing reports were issued on
June 30 by US Filter. All equipment is ready for shipment pending CDM
approval of the testing reports.
POs have also been issued for all of the critical-long lead item -parts and pieces
including the Pumps, Mag meters, Surge Tank, and Static mixers.
Automation has verbally given tentative dates for all of the major electrical
equipment. The ship dates are within the schedule (by Sept 1 , 2004) except for
the Type ill plant switch gear which are schedule to ship mid October.
Contracting: Subcontracts and vendor contracts continued to be negotiated and signed.
To date we have successfully negotiated all of the critical subcontracts (copies of each
were forwarded to United Water).
Team Communication: Weekly subcontractor meetings are held on Wednesdays at
10:00. Weekly project management meetings are held by conference call on Wednesdays
at 3:00.
Clearwell: Painting of the clearwell exterior was completed on June 6. Disinfection
the clearwell was completed on June 7. The tank was filled and hydrostatically tested
after completion of the disinfection. After receiving results of the bacteriological and
chlorine residual tests, start-up of theclearwell was delayed several days due to electrical
problems on the temporary wiring to the pressure control valve. Use of the clearwell to
feed the low pressure zone began on June 15.
Basins: Shotcrete was formed and placed at basins 1 and 2. A substitution in the
admixtures was made based on IDEQ requirements for NSF approved materials.
Remaining work on the basins is primarily related to the soil cement floors.
Septic System: No modifications during June.
Building Floor: The'floor slab was completed with the final pour in the electrical room
and the electrical duct vault on June 9.
Building Walls: Masonry work began on the building walls June 21. Door frames and
block outs were installed and masonry completed to a level above the doors excluding the
East and South sides. Problems occurred when it became known that the decorative
block for the 10' 8" level band had not been delivered to the site and would not be
available until September due to problems with the manufacturer s kiln. On June 28, the
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substitution of half size block (8X4X16) was accepted by the Architect to prevent delay
in the construction.
Yard Piping: Dibble will be installing 110 feet of 30-inch membrane permeate to the
future clearwell to prevent the need to disturb the new retaining wall south of the
clearwell when the plant is expanded.
Mechanical: Coordination and discussions withRM Mechanical continued regarding
process area piping and chemical metering pumps. The Pulsco submittal for the raw
water surge tank was received .and is being reviewed.
Electrical: String was blown through the underslab conduits and all but one were
successful. The majority of the site lighting was installed. Delays in receiving several
key equipment submittals and subsequent may prevent the ability to install some of the
electrical equipment before the building roof is complete. Resubmittals are still
required for the plant and raw water pump station switchgear, the PLCs, panelboards
plant instrumentation, and the motor control centers. The long delayed harmonics
analysis report was received June 9, and the VFD's were subsequently approved as noted
with minor comments on June 25.
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United Water Idaho
Columbia Water Treatment Plant
Progress Report for Period through July 31 , 2004
The information included in this report is from the period July 1 2004 through July 31, 2004.
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Project Budget
Contingency Included
GMP:
Work Authorized to Date:
Billings to Date:
Contingency Allocated:
$ 16,294,498
$ 550 000
$ 16,844,498
$ 16 844,498
$ 10,186 050
$ 346,030
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Original Contract Completion Date: June 1 , 2004/Ameded to July 1 2005
Notice to Proceed Date: February 6, 2004
Approved Changes to Schedule: 0 days
Contract 30 day Facility Test Start Date: June 1, 2005
Contract Substantial Completion Date: July 1, 2005
Contract Final Completion Date: August 15,2005
Current 30 day Facility Test Start Date: March 5, 2005
Current Schedule Status: -82 Days
Potential Schedule Impacts: Delays in receiving several key electrical equipment
submittals will prevent the ability to install this equipment prior to completion of the
building roof. The equipment would therefore need to be brought in through the doors.
This should not impact the overall schedule if the equipment arrives in time to be
installed and tested prior to the initial shakedown. An additional delay in the masonry
was averted by changing the block size when an issue at the block manufacturer caused a
shutdown of the facility.
Project Schedule: Monthly update attached.
Project Photo s: Attached are 5 representative photos. Others are available that document
the project progress.
Allocated Contingency: Attached is a list of the contingency items identified as an actual
cost or forecasted cost.
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The "As Built" drawing sets continue to be maintained at the job site
Submittals/RFls from the subcontractors are being addressed. A copy of the
submittal log is attached.
Coordination efforts were continued to address standby power provisions for the
two sites.
Draft loop descriptions were provided to United Water and to Automation for
comment and coordination on July 6. Loop descriptions for the US Filter portion
of the controls are expected in early August.
Due to potential conflicts between the new retaining wall south of the c1earwell
and the future 30-inch Membrane Permeate line going to the future c1earwell
CDM will be installing this future line between the existing tee and the future 45
degree bend. This change was approved by United Water on June 23.
. A draft O&M Manual table of contents was presented, and the possibility of
providing an interactive electronic manual was discussed. A meeting will take
place in August to further discuss this issue.
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The micro filtration pilot unit continued running through the month of July. Pilot
testing was halted on July 22 to complete a scheduled chemical cleaning using
sodium hypochlorite followed by citric acid. The cleaning was successful at
returning pilot operation to the initial operating conditions. The flow rate of the
pilot plant was increased after the cleaning to simulate full plant operation with an
8 mgd average production. Operation at this flow rate will continue until the
maximum allowable transmembrane pressure is reached.
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All relevant permits from the Ada County Building Department have been
obtained.
As built drawings for the clearwell were provided to IDEQ on July 20 in
compliance with the requirements of their June' 10 letter of authorization to serve
the public.
IDEQ issued a conditional approval to construct for the treatment plant on July 2.
Remaining issues to resolve with IDEQ involve standby power and a question
regarding EP A Phase n stormwater permitting.
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Coordination with Memcor Membrane System continued regarding submittals of
O&M Manuals and equipment delivery. Equipment testing reports were issued
on June 30 by US Filter. Equipment was shipped from Australia on July 7 and is
scheduled to arrive in Boise the second week of August.
Major equipment has begun arriving on site, including treated water pump
motors, CIP pumps, reclaimed water pumps, strainers, and US Filter control
panels.
Automation has given delivery dates for all of the major electrical equipment.
The ship dates are within the schedule (by Sept 1,2004) except for the Type ill
plant switch gear which is scheduled to ship mid October.
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Contracting: We have successfully negotiated all of the critical subcontracts. We are
waiting on the Fencing and the Landscaping until the final agreements are in place with
the County.
Team Communication: Wee1dy subcontractor meetings are held on Wednesdays at
10:00. Wee1dy project management meetings are held by conference call on Wednesdays
at 3:00.
Basins: Shotcrete was formed and placed at Basin 3, completing the shotcrete for the
basins. Soil cement was poured for all three basins on July 27.
Masonry: Building masonry was completed in July.
Structural SteellBuilding Roof: East wall steel supports were installed. Began laying
out roof plates, with significant progress made on the lower roof. Modifications were
made to the castellated beam weld plate closers to address comments from the structural
engIneer.
Yard Piping: Began excavation and rock trenching for 30-inch raw water at pump
station and 30-inch raw water at treatment plant.
Mechanical: Coordination and discussions with RM Mechanical continued regarding
process area piping and chemical metering pumps. The Pulsco submittal for the raw
water surge tank was approved with comments and the equipment has been ordered.
Much of the mechanical equipment, piping, and valves has been received and are being
stored on site. Layout out of process piping will begin after installation of the membrane
skids.
Electrical: Delays in receiving several key equipment submittals and subsequent
equipment acquisition will prevent the ability to install some of the electrical equipment
before the building roof is complete. The conduit for the strainer will need to be
relocated to allow for future expansion. The remainder of the electrical is on schedule.
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Instrumentation: A preliminary instrumentation coordination meeting was held in
Casper, WY on July 30 between Automation and CDM. Work has begun in developing
loops and preliminary programming coordination. A follow up meeting with be held in
Boise with Automation and US Filter, tentatively scheduled for August 16.
Health and Safety: Tailgate safety meetings are required daily. To date 18,380 hours
have been expended constructing the facility without an incident. CDM sponsors safety
lunches monthly to acknowledge the safe work site.
End of Report
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United Water Idaho
Columbia Water Treatment Plant
Progress Report for Period through August 31 , 2004
The information included in this report is from the period August 1, 2004 through August 31
2004.
Project' Budget
Contingency Included
GMP:
Work Authorized to Date:
Billings to Date:
Contingency Allocated:
$ 16,294,498
$ 550 000
$ 16,844,498
$ 16,844,498
$ 10,948,798
$ 401 701
Original Contract Completion Date: June 1, 2004/Ameded to July 1 2005
Notice to Proceed Date: February 6, 2004
Approved Changes to, Schedule:' 0 days
Contract 30 day Facility Test Start Date: June 1 2005
Contract Substantial Completion Date: July 1, 2005
Contract Final Completion Date: August 15, 2005
Current 30 day Facility Test Start Date: March 5 , 2005
Current Schedule Status: -82 Days
Potential Schedule Impacts: An initial electrical/instrumentation and startup schedule
was submitted this month, which did not fit within the overall construction schedule.
Coordination has been underway with the electrical subcontractor to accelerate the wiring
and loop testing schedule, allowing the overall project to remain on its current schedule.
Several unexpected setbacks occurred in August, including fabrication errors in the
length of the low roof I-beams, missing shop prime on the roof decking, and significant
rust build-up on the treated water pump spools. All of these issues were addressed and
resolved in manners which avoided impacting the overall construction schedule.
Project Schedule: Monthly update attached.
Project Photo s: Attached are 6 representative photos. Others are available that document
the project progress.
Allocated Contingency: Attached is a list of the contingency items identified as an actual
cost or forecasted cost.
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The "As Built" drawing sets continues to be maintained at the job site
SubmittalsIRFIs from the subcontractors are being addressed. A copy of the
submittal log is attached.
. A coordination meeting was held on August 12 with Idaho Power and Qwest
finalizing the transfornler placement and issues related to the joint utility trench.
. An I&C coordination meeting was held on August 16 between UWID, CDM, AE
and USFilter. Draft loop descriptions from USFilter and CDM were discussed
and modifications were discussed to prevent overlap and better integrate the two
systems. Final loop descriptions will be issued in early September.
Work has begun in compiling data for the O&M manuals. CDM and UWID need
to discuss further the possibility of providing an interactive electronic manual.
The microfiltration pilot unit continued running through the month of August
operating at a higher flux rate equivalent to a ful~ plant capacity of 8 mgd. The
pilot unit operated for 40 days before rising transmembrane pressure necessitated
a chemical cleaning. A membrane fiber was found to be broken in the third
pressure vessel causing an increase in pressure loss during the pressure decay test
and registering in the water quality samples as an increase in particle counts and
positive readings on the HPC results. The broken fiber was pinned after chemical
cleaning was completed and the unit was restarted.
. A neighborhood meeting was held on August 11, satisfying requirements for
revision of the Conditional Use Permit which are necessary to comply with
recommendations of the recent Vulnerability Assessment.
. We have not yet received a letter from Idaho Power detailing the standby power
allocated for the plant and raw water pump station. This letter is necessary prior
to final plant approval by IDEQ.
All major mechanical equipment has been delivered to the site, including
membrane skids, strainers, air compressors, pumps, and blowers. Coordination is
continuing regarding delivery of equipment O&M manuals.
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. CDM is coordinating with RM Mechanical to substitute Watson Marlow series
520 pumps for the Masterflex pumps submitted by RM. The Watson Marlow
pumps will allow UWID to maintain a better level of standardization with their
other facilities.
Contracting: We have successfully negotiated all of the critical subcontracts. Weare
waiting on the Fencing and the Landscaping until the final agreements are in place with
the County.
Team Communication: Weekly subcontractor meetings are held on Wednesdays at
10:00. Weekly project management meetings are held by conference call on Wednesdays
at 3:00.
Stormwater: The stormwater detention pond grading was completed and all bioswales
were dug and lined with rip-rap.
Structural Steel/Building Roof: On August 2 it was discovered that the roof beams for
the low roof were alII-inch too long. Western steel began sending these back to the
factory to have Y2-inch taken off each side. Installation of the corrected I-beams was
completed as they arrived. On August 9 it was noted that-the galvanized roof decking did
not include the required factory prime. Colorcraft submitted information on a field prime
containing a 20-year warranty, which was acceptable to the engineers. Installation of
decking was able to begin on August 11 without delay. Cleaning and field priming of the
decking began on August 20.
Architectural: Overhead doors have been installed on the north end of the building.
Yard Piping and Trenching: Rock trenching was completed to the raw water pump
station and laying of the 30-inch raw water line was begun. The shared utility trench at
the treatment plant was dug and conduits, vaults, and gaslines were installed.
Mechanical: Microfiltration skids began arriving at the site on August 11. All six skids
were set into place by crane on August 17. On August 18, when the blind flanges were
removed to install the treated water pumps, it was discovered that the 3-foot spool pieces
provided by the pump manufacturer had not been epoxy lined, as specified, and had built
up considerable levels of surface rust. On August 27 the spools were sandblasted and
sprayed with two coats of NSF approved epoxy paint. Pumps were set in place on
August 31.
Roof drains and overflow plumbing installation has begun, as has installation of valves at
the recovery basins.
Electrical: Site lighting poles were installed. Excavation was completed for the main
transformer pad and the secondary vault. Conduits and boxes were laid out in the walls
in the office area. The conduit for the strainer will need to be relocated to avoid blocking
the northeast roll-up door entryway and to allow for future expansion. Conduits were
laid in the utility trench.
Instrumentation: A second instrumentation coordination meeting was held on August
16 between UWID, CDM, AE and USFilter. General screen layouts were agreed on, and
integration issues between various systems was discussed. A draft schedule presented by
AE did not meet the overall schedule for plant startup. Continued coordination is
required with AE to insure that the March 5, 2005 startup date can be met.
Health and Safety: Tailgate safety meetings are required daily. To date 21 215 hours
have been expended constructing the facility without an incident. CDM sponsored a
safety lunch on August 25th to acknowledge the safe work site.
End of Report
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United Water Idaho
Columbia Water Treatment Plant
Progress Report for Period through September 30, 2004
The information included in this report is from the period September 1, 2004 through September
, 2004.
Project Budget
Contingency Included
GMP:
Work Authorized to Date:
Billings to Date:
Contingency Allocated:
$ 16,294,498
$ 550,000
$ 16,844 498
$ 16,844,498
$ 11 675,399
$ 449,043
Original Contract Completion Date: June 1, 2004/Ameded to July 1,2005
. Notice to Proceed Date: February 6, 2004
Approved Changes to Schedule: 0 days
Contract 30 day Facility Test Start Date: June 1, 2005
Contract Substantial Completion Date: July 1, 2005
Contract Final Completion Date: August 15,2005
Current 30 day Facility Test Start Date: March 5, 2005
Current Schedule Status: -82 Days
Potential Schedule Impacts: A revised electrical/instrumentation and startup schedule
was submitted this month. The revised schedule confirms the March 5, 2005 startup date,
however, more coordination on this schedule is necessary to ensure that adequate time is
given for loop checks after completion of all of the field wiring. CDM is waiting on a
number of submittals from AE regarding screen development, programming, and panel
wiring. These submittals could impact overall schedule if it becomes necessary for AE to
revise any of their wiring based on review comments.
It is CDM's intent to complete the paving in 2004 but if weather conditions dictate we
may have to complete this work in 2005.
CDM also identified a problem with the pressure rating of PVC piping installed for the
raw water pipeline. While replacement of this piping should not impact the overall
construction schedule, it cbuld delay completion of the gas line to the plant, which will
require measures for temporary heating in the building after November
Project Schedule: Monthly update attached.
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Project Photo s: Attached are 8 representative photos. Others are available that
document the project progress. During a review of last months report, the QNQC
officer for CDM identified a potential health and safety issue with one of the photos
(photo of the skid being set). After review and investigation it was established that the
skid was actually set and that the crane rigging was actually a second backup with no
load. This confirmed that there was not a violation or potential health and safety issue.
Allocated Contingency: Attached is a list of the contingency items identified as an
actual cost or forecasted cost.
The previous surge analysis for the raw water pipeline was revisited in order to
reduce the required number of surge relief valves based on the immediate flow
conditions, rather than build-out flowrates. It is anticipated that a second surge
tank may be installed near the raw water pump station in the future once the
flowrate of the plant has been expanded. The recommendations of the revised
surge analysis will not be complete until early October, however, it was identified
that the DR41 PVC pipe currently being installed along the raw water pipeline is
insufficient for the pressures which will be experienced during normal plant
operation. CDM recommended that approximately 1600 feet of DR41 pipe be
replaced withDR25 pipe to prevent failure of the PVC pipe. The New Pipe has
been located by UWID's contractor and reinstallation is scheduled to begin the
week of October 11
Coordination continued regarding the I&C programming. Final loop descriptions
were issued in early September for the primary plant and the USFilter system.
CDM is coordinating with Clortec to revise the I/O between the Clortec control
panel and the chemical area PLC. I revised I/O was agreed on between CDM,
UWID, and AE, with preliminary acceptance by Clortec. Further discussions
with Clortec are necessary to coordinate control panel reprogramming.
Work has begun in compiling data for the O&M manuals.
The "As Built" drawing sets continues to be maintained at the job site
SubmittalslRFIs from the subcontractors are being addressed. A copy of the
submittal log is attached.
Pilot testing was completed on September 30, after 4 months of data had been
collected. The pilot testing report will be submitted to DEQ for review in early
November.
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. We have not yet received a letter from Idaho Power detailing the standby power
allocated for the plant and raw water pump station. This letter is necessary prior
to final plant approval by IDEQ.
All major mechanical equipment has been delivered to the site, including
membrane skids, strainers, air compressors, pumps, and blowers. Coordination is
continuing regarding delivery of equipment O&M manuals.
CDM has substituted Watson Marlow pumps for the previously submitted
Masterflex metering pumps to allow for better compatibility with the metering
pumps used elsewhere in the UWID system.
Contracting: We have successfully negotiated all of the critical subcontracts. We are
waiting on the Fencing and the Landscaping until the final agreements are in place with
the County.
Team Communication: Weekly subcontractor meetings are held on Wednesdays at
10:00. Weekly project management meetings are held by conference call on Wednesdays
at 3:00.
Building Roof: Installation of the roof decking was completed iIJ. September. All
decking was field primed and painted after installation. Field painting of the structural
beams was completed in the chemical rooms and the electrical rooms and was begun in
the process area. We expect the roof to be complete by the end of October.
Architectural: All overhead doors have been installed. Wall partition framing has been
installed in the office/control room area. The sheetrock wall between the electrical and
mechanical rooms has been completed.
Yard Piping and Trenching: Rock trenching was completed to the raw water pump
station and laying of the 30-inch raw water line was continued. There was some
difficulty maintaining the deflections necessary to match the elevations on the contract
drawings. In order to matg,h the elevations, two 22.5 degree bends were added to the 30-
inch RW line.
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Mechanical: Installation of mechanical equipment continued during the month of
September. Equipment pads were poured and installation was completed for the
strainers, air compressors, and blowers. Fire protection piping was installed and painted.
Installation of process piping under the skids was begun, in addition to some of the air
piping and utility water piping. Changes to the design included a relocation of the water
heater vent and plans for an overhead crane in the pump room.
Heating and Ventilation: The air handling unit for the raw water pump station arrived
) on September 13. Installation of air handling equipment is scheduled to begin in
October.
Electrical: The MCCs for the treatment plant arrived on September 1. The main
transformer panel was set in place on September 8. The concrete north of the raw water
strainers was repaired after the conduits were relocated to the locations shown on the
drawings. AE began pulling wires through some conduits in the treatment building.
Instrumentation: AE s~bmitted a revised schedule, which meets the March 5, 2005
startup date. Some coordination is still necessary to ensure that sufficient time is given to
completing loop checks after all field wiring has been completed. Sample screen shots
were provided for review for a few of the screens. CDM is waiting on a number of
submittals regarding screen development, programming, and panel wiring. AE is
currently planning to complete factory acceptance testing in Casper, WY the rust week
November.
Health and Safety: Safety meetings are held weekly and Tailgate safety meetings are
required daily. To date 24,817 hours have been expended constructing the facility
without an incident.
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United Water Idaho
Columbia Water Treatment Plant
Progress Report for Period through October 31 , 2004
The information included in this report is from the period October 1 , 2004 through October 31
2004.
Project Budget
Contingency Included
GMP:
Work Authorized to Date:
Billings to Date:
Contingency Allocated:
$ 16,294,498
$ 550,000
$ 16,844 498
$ 16,844,498
$ 13 127,852
$ 538 694
Original ,Contract Completion Date: June 1 , 2004/Ameded to July 1 2005
Notice to Proceed Date: February 6, 2004
Approved Changes to Schedule: 0 days
Contract 30 day Facility Test Start Date: June 1, 2005
Contract Substantial Completion Date: July 1, 2005
Contract Final Completion Date: August 15, 2005
Current 30 day Facility Test Start Date: March 5, 2005
Current Schedule Status: -82 Days
Potential Schedule Impacts: The Factory Acceptance Test is scheduled for the 3rd and
th of November. If the test is acceptable to UW and CDM we expect that the electrical
and I&C will be on schedule for the March 5 startup date.
It is CDM's intent to complete the paving in 2004 but if weather conditions dictate we
may have to complete this work in 2005.
The addition of a Hydronumatic surge system to the Pump Station should be able to be
completed in parallel to other activities and it does not appear that there will be an impact
to the schedule.
Project Schedule: Monthly update attached.
Project Photo s: Attached are 6 representative photos. Others are available that
document the project progress.
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Allocated Contingency: Attached is a list of the contingency items identified as an
actual cost or forecasted cost.
Coordination continued regarding the I&C programming. Final loop descriptions
were issued in early September for the primary plant and the USFilter system.
CDM is coordinating with Clortec to revise the I/O between the Clortec control
panel and the chemical area PLC. I revised I/O was agreed on between CDM,
UWID, and AE, with preliminary acceptance by Clortec. Further discussions
with Clortec are necessary to coordinate control panel reprogramming.
Work has begun in compiling data for the O&M manuals.
The "As Built" drawing sets continues to be maintained at the job site
Submittals/RFIs from the subcontractors are being addressed. A copy of the
submittal log is attached.
Pilot testing was completed on September 30, after 4 months of data had been
collected. The pilot testing report will be submitted to DEQ for review in early
November.
. We have not yet received a letter from Idaho Power detailing the standby power
allocated for the plant and raw water pump station. This letter is necessary prior
to final plant approval by IDEQ.
. We received approval to change the fencing and landscaping to conform with the
vulnerability assessment.
All major mechanical equipment has been delivered to the site, including
membrane skids, strainers, air compressors, pumps , and blowers. Coordination is
continuing regarding delivery of equipment O&M manuals.
. CDM has substituted Watson Marlow pumps for the previously submitted
Masterflex metering pumps to allow for better compatibility with the metering
pumps used elsewhere in the UWID system.
Chlortech is modifying their panel to better conform with the updated design.
Contracting: We have successfully negotiated all of the critical subcontracts.
Team Communication: Wee1dy subcontractor meetings are held on Wednesdays at
10:00. Weekly project management meetings are held by conference call on Wednesdays
at 3 :00.
Building Roof: Installation of the roof decking was completed in September. All
decking was field primed and painted after installation. Field painting of the structural
beams was completed in the chemical rooms and the electrical rooms and was begun in
the process area. We expect the roof to be complete by November 15.
Architectural: All doors have been installed. Wall partition framing has been installed
in the office/control room area. The sheetrock wall between the electrical and
mechanical rooms has been completed. The storefront has been installed. Stucco
expected to be complete by November 15.
Yard Piping and Trenching: Rock trenching was completed to the raw water pump
station and laying of the 30-inch raw water line was continued. There was some
difficulty maintaining the deflections necessary to match the elevations on the contract
drawings. In order to match the elevations, two 22.5 degree bends were added to the 30-
inch RW line. New line is being laid to accommodate the new surge tame
Mechanical: Installation of mechanical equipment continued during the month of
October. This activity is approximately 80% complete. Remaining equipment pads were
poured and installation was completed for the surge tank and various tanks. Installation
of process piping under the skids was continued, in addition to the air piping and utility
water piping. Changes to the design included a relocation of the water heater vent and
plans for an overhead crane in the pump room.
Heating and Ventilation: Installation of air handling equipment is scheduled to be
completed in November.
Electrical: All the major electrical gear has been set. AE continues pulling wires
through conduits in the treatment building.
Instrumentation: CDM is waiting on submittals regarding screen development,
programming, and panel wiring. AE is currently planning to complete factory acceptance
testing in Casper, WY the flfSt week of November. Based on the success of the test, AE
has indicated that they will be prepared to start shipping mid November.
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Health and Safety: Safety meetings are held weekly and Tailgate safety meetings are
required daily. To date 29,876 hours have been expended constructing the facility
without an incident.
End of Report
United Water Idaho
Columbia Water Treatment Plant
Progress Report for Period through November 30, 2004
The information included in this report is from the period November 1 2004 through November
30, 2004.
Project Budget
Contingency Included
GMP:
Work Authorized to Date:
Billings to Date:
Contingency Allocated:
$ 16,294,498
$ 550 000
$ 16,844 498
$ 16,844,498
$ 15,203 930
$ 601,759
Original Contract Completion Date: June 1, 2004/Ameded to July 1 2005
Notice to Proceed Date: February 6, 2004
Approved Changes to Schedule: 0 days
Contract 30 day Facility Test Start Date: June 1 , 2005
Contract Substantial Completion Date: July 1 , 2005
Contract Final Completion Date: August 15,2005
Current 30 day Facility Test Start Date: March 5, 2005
Current Schedule Status: -82 Days
Potential Schedule Impacts: Late changes to the project including the addition of a
surge tank at the raw water pump station and replacement of the Clortec control panel
could impact the startup if the controls for these systems cannot be integrated and tested
in time for the March 5 startup date. We are currently on track to have all equipment on-
site without creating delays in the testing and startup schedule, however, any delay in
receiving these new equipment items could delay the plant startup. The installation of the
plant electrical and gas has been delayed but is now expected" to be in place by the second
week of December. This should not impact the overall schedule.
Project Schedule: MontWy update attached.
Project Photo s: Attached are 7 representative photos. Others are available that document
the project progress.
Allocated Contingency: Attached is a list of the contingency items identified as an actual
cost or forecasted cost.
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The previous surge analysis for the raw water pipeline was revisited in order to
reduce the required number of surge relief valves, limiting the valves to two 4-
inch valves. It was therefore necessary to add a buried 10,000 gallon surge tank
at the raw water pump station, along with the associated air compressors and
controls.
The control panel for the sodium hypocWorite generation system provided by
Clortec has been revised to incorporate Ethernet communication~ The new
control panel will make use of an Allen Bradley SCL505 controller purchased
previously from aD!.
Compilation of the O&M manual has continued. A preliminary draft of this
manual will be completed in mid-December.
The "As Built" drawing sets continues to be maintained at the job site
. A small number of remaining submittals and RFIs from the subcontractors are
being addressed. A copy of the submittal log is attached.
The draft Pilot Test Report was completed on November 30 and submitted for
United Water Review. A meeting with IDEQ is scheduled for December 15 to
discuss the results and recommendations of this report.
. We have not yet received a letter from Idaho Power detailing the standby power
allocated for the plant and raw water pump station. This letter is necessary prior
to final plant approval by IDEQ.
All major mechanical equipment has been delivered to and installed at the site.
This excludes the new Clortec panel at the plant and the new surge tank system at
the RWPS. The panel is due onsite prior to December 24th and the surge tank
system is currently scheduled to arrive by the 25th of January. Coordination
continuing regarding delivery of the equipment O&M manuals.
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Contracting: We have successfully negotiated all of the subcontracts.
Team Communication: Weekly subcontractor meetings are held on Wednesdays at
10:00. Weekly project management meetings are held by conference call on Wednesdays
at 3 :00.
Site Civil: The berms were completed in November and the fence and gates are
scheduled to be installed the first of January. The roads were paved the 3rd of December.
All remaining civil work will be completed in the spring of 2005.
Building Roof: Installation of the roof decking was completed in September. All
decking was field primed and painted after installation. Installation of the roof membrane
was delayed during several rain events and there were areas that needed to be redone due
to seam failure. CDM is clipping and painting the screw tails from the inside ceiling.
With the exception of the screw tailings the roof was completed on December 4, 2004.
Painting and Coatings: Painting and coating has progressed on schedule as the
building has been erected and equipment has been installed.
Architectural: All overhead doors have been installed. Wall partition framing,
sheetrock, and painting has been installed in the office/control room area. The storefront
has been installed. Two of the glass panels were sent incorrect but were rejected and
replaced.
Yard Piping and Trenching: The 30-inch raw water line to the pump station was
completed. Testing of the line is currently in progress. The new surge tank will need to
be installed and tested when in arrives.
Mechanical: Installation of mechanical equipment continued during the month of
November. The final equipment pads were poured and installation of the remaining
equipment was completed. Installation of process piping under the skids was completed;
in addition most of the air piping and utility water piping W~&. completed. We believe the
mechanical to be approximately 85% complete and should finish the first part of January.
Heating and Ventilation: The air handling unit for the raw water pump station and the
plant were set. We are looking to power all the units the second week of December.
Electrical: All the major electrical gear is set and AE continues to pull and terminate
WIre.
Instrumentation: The Fat test was completed on schedule the first week of November.
During the test several issues were identified and have been worked on during the month.
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The panels (less the PLCs) were shipped to the site and installed. Software has been
exchanged between AE and Memcor and the integration between the systems is in
progress. Coordination is still necessary to ensure that sufficient time is given to
completing loop checks after all field wiring has been completed.
Health and Safety: Tailgate safety meetings are required daily. To date 34 608 hours
have been expended constructing the facility without an incident.
End of Report
United Water Idaho
Columbia W aterTreatment Plant
Progress Report for Period through December 31 , 2004
The infonnation included in this report is from the period December 1 , 2004 through December
2004.
Project Budget
Contingency Included
GMP:
Work Authorized to Date:
Billings, to Date:
Contingency Allocated:
$ 16,294 498
$ 550,000
$ 16,844 498
$ 16,844 498
$ 15 203,930
$ 601 759
Original Contract Completion Date: June 1 , 2004/Ameded to July 1, 2005Notice to Proceed Date: February 6, 2004
Approved Changes to Schedule: 0 days
Contract 30 day Facility Test Start Date: June 1 2005
Contract Substantial Completion Date: July 1 , 2005
Contract Final Completion Date: August 15,2005
Current 28 day Facility Test Start Date: March 5 , 2005
Current Schedule Status: -82 Days
Potential Schedule Impacts: Late changes to the project including the addition of a
surge tank at the raw water pump station and replacement of the Clortec control panel
could impact the startup if the controls for these systems cannot be integrated and tested
in time for the March 5 startup date. We are currently on track to have all equipment on-
site without creating delays in the testing and startup schedule, however, any delay in
receiving these new equipment items could delay the plant startup. During the latest
contractor/subcontractor meeting, there was no one who indicated they see a problem
meeting the March 5, 2005 start date at this time. The only exception to this may be the
new requirements for the fire alarm system. The details of this are currently being
evaluated.
Project Schedule: Monthly update attached.
Project Photo s: Attached are 5 representative photos. Others are available that document
the project progress.
Allocated Contingency: Attached is a list of the contingency items identified as an actual
cost or forecasted cost.
The previous surge analysis for the raw water pipeline was revisited in order to
reduce the required number of surge relief valves, limiting the valves to two 4-
inch valves. It was therefore necessary to add a buried 10,000 gallon surge tank
at the raw water pump station, along with the associated air compressors and
controls.
The control panel for the sodium hypochlorite generation system provided by
Clortec has been revised to incorporate Ethernet communication. The new
control panel will make use of an Allen Bradley SCL505 controller purchased
previously from ODI.
Concern was expressed regarding the use of low pressure compressed air to blow
out the PVC chemical cleaning (CIP) piping. An Evaluation of the options andissues is being conducted.
Compilation of the O&M manual has continued. A draft of this manual will be
completed the fITst of February.
The "As Built" drawing sets continues to be maintained at the job site
. A small number of remaining submittals and RFls from the subcontractors are
being addressed. A copy of the submittal log is attached.
All pilot testing is complete. The Final Pilot Test Report was submitted to DEQ
on December 15.
. A meeting was held with DEQ on December 15 to discuss the Pilot results and
future meetings required for plant acceptance and start-up. It was noted by DEQ
that two stamped/approved drawing sets were previously provided to UWID, and
that one is required to be on-site at the treatment plant.
. We have not yet received a letter from Idaho Power detailing the standby power
allocated for the plant and raw water pump station. This letter is necessary prior
to final plant approval by DEQ.
All major mechanical equipment has been delivered to and installed at the site.
This excludes the new Clortec panel internal components and the new surge tank
system at the RWPS. The panel is due on site in early January and the surge tank
system is currently scheduled to arrive by the 25th of January. Coordination
continuing regarding delivery of the equipment O&M manuals.
Contracting: We have successfully negotiated all of the subcontracts.
Team Communication: Weekly subcontractor meetings are held on Wednesdays at
10:00. W eeklyproject management meetings are held by conference call on Wednesdaysat 3:00.
Site Civil: Site paving was completed on December 3rd and 4 . All remaining civil
work will be completed in the spring of 2005.
Building Roof: Installation of the roof decking was completed in September. All
decking was field primed and painted after installation. Installation of the roof membrane
was delayed during several rain events and there were areas that needed to be redone due
to seam failure. CDM is clipping and painting the screw tails from the inside ceiling.
With the exception of the screw tailings the roof was completed on December 4, 2004.
Several leaks caused by punctures of the membrane were identified in the roof. All
punctures have been fixed with no leaks remaining in the roof.
Painting and Coatings: Painting and coating has progressed on schedule as the
building has been erected and equipment and piping have been installed.
Architectural: All overhead doors have been installed. Wall partition framing,
sheetrock, and painting has been installed in the office/control room area. The storefront
has been installed. Two of the glass panels were sent incorrect but were rejected and
replaced.
Yard Piping and Trenching: Three separate leaks were identified in the 30-inch raw
water line atthe raw water pump station during pressure testing. All fittings were
exposed to identify the leak locations. Restraint bolts have be tightened, and thrust
blocks added at two additional locations. The pipeline will be tested again in early
January. The new surge tank will need to be installed and tested when it arrives in
January.
Mechanical: Installation of mechanical equipment continued during the month of
December. The final equipment pads were poured and installation of the remaining
equipment was completed. Process and utility air lines were completed and tested. Raw
water and membrane permeate lines were completed and tested. Two leaks were found
in the membrane permeate line, requiring replacement of fittings for the 16-inch
flowmeter and repair of a pinhole leak on a 12-inch tee. Small diameter piping in the
chemical rooms was begun, with the Acid Feed Room 90% complete and the Caustic
Soda Room approximately 30% complete.
Heating and Ventilation:
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Air handling units are installed and in operation using
electricity. Modifications were made to seismic restraints based on comments from the
County inspector. We are waiting for the final gas inspection to start running the systems
on gas. Modifications were made to the duct work in the entry/office area to better
control the air flow
Electrical: All the major electrical gear is set and AE continues to pull and terminate
wire. Idaho Power completed the power connection allowing the building lighting to be
used. AE is following lockout-tagout procedures while installing plant wiring. A County
inspector noted that the control panels for the USFilter skids do not have the proper UL
stickers. USFilter will be sending out a UL inspector in January to confirm that the
control panels meet all UL requirements. One of the HV AC control panels was also
missing the required sticker. Hobson is working to address this concern.
Instrumentation: Changes are being made to the wetwellievel indication at the RWPS
after it was determined that the ultrasonic instruments were interfering with existing
Micron instruments at the location where they were installed. After discussions between
UWID, Micron, CDM, and AE, it was decided that these two instruments would be
removed and the signals from the existing micron instruments will be used for monitoring
and alarms. Initial loop checks were completed at the RWPS for control of the VFDs and
RW pumps. Loop checks will begin at the treatment plant in January. Control software
has been exchanged between AE and Memcor and the integration between the systems
has been completed. Coordination is still necessary to ensure that sufficient time is given
to completing loop checks after all field wiring has been completed.
Health and Safety: Tailgate safety meetings are required daily. To date 38,945 hours
have been expended constructing the facility without an incident.
End of Report
United Water Idaho
Columbia Water Treatment Plant
Progress Report for Period through January 31 20w(
The information included in this report is from the period January 1, 2004 through January 31
2004.
Project Budget
Contingency Included
GMP:
Work Authorized to Date:
Billings to Date:
Contingency Allocated:
$ 16,294,498
$ 550,000
$ 16,844,498
$ 16,844,498
$ 15,203,930
$ 409,034
Original Contract Completion Date: June 1, 2004/Ameded to July 1 , 2005
Notice to Proceed Date: February 6, 2004
Approved Changes to Schedule: 0 days
Contract 30 day Facility Test Start Date: June 1 , 2005
Contract Substantial Completion Date: July 1 , 2005
Contract Final Completion Date: August 15 2005
Current 30 day Facility Test Start Date: March 7, 2005
Current Schedule Status: -80 Days
Potential Schedule Impacts: Weare currently on schedule with all pre-startup and
commissioning tasks. During the latest contractor/subcontractor meeting, there was no
one who indicated they see a problem meeting the March 7,2005 start date at this time.
The only exception to this may be the fire alarm system. The details of this are currently
being worked out. The Facility 30 Test start date has been moved form March 5 to
March 7 at United Water s request.
Project Schedule: Monthly update attached.
Project Photo s: Attached are 5 representative photos. Others are available that document
the project progress.
Allocated Contingency: Attached is a list of the contingency items identified as an actual
cost or forecasted cost. Certain costs that were being held in contingency have been
reallocated to the appropriate budget items so that the allocated contingency shows only
CDM's actual contingency.
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Compilation of the O&M manual has continued. A draft of this manual will be
completed the first of February.
The "As Built" drawing sets continues to be maintained at the job site
. A small number of remaining submittals and RFIs from the subcontractors are
being addressed at the site. A copy of the submittal log is attached.
Additional modifications to the project, such as the canal intertie, fire alarm panel,
pump room monorail, and building furnishings are being addressed as they come
up.
All pilot testing is complete. The Final Pilot Test Report was submitted to DEQ
on December 15.
Inspections from the County and State officials continued throughout the month
of January.
. We have not yet received a letter from Idaho Power detailing the standby power
allocated for the plant and raw water pump station. This letter is necessary prior
to final plant approval by DEQ.
Weare working on getting the approval from the county and fire marshal for the
fire system.
All major mechanical equipment has been delivered to and installed at the site.
The new Clortec panel did not have a UL listing and did not have all the required
components so the panel face is being sent back and a new one sent to the site.
Coordination is continuing regarding delivery of the equipment O&M manuals.
Contracting: We have successfully negotiated all of the subcontracts.
Team Communication: Weekly subcontractor meetings are held on Wednesdays at
10:00. Weekly project management meetings are held by conference call on Wednesdays
at 3:00.
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Site Civil: The final berm sculpting was completed and fence installation was started.
We expect the fence to be completed by February 15 . All remaining civil work will be
completed in the spring of 2005.
Building Roof With the exception of the screw tailings, the roof was completed on
December 4, 2004. Several leaks caused by punctures of the membrane were identified
in the roof. All punctures have been fixed with no leaks remaining in the roof. The
remaining screw tailings werec1ipped.
Painting and Coatings: Painting and coating has progressed on schedule as the
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building has been erected and equipment and piping have been installed.
Architectural: The cabinetry, flooring, and ceiling tile supports were completed in the
entry, lab, and control room areas. Locks have been installed on the building exterior
doors.
Yard Piping and Trenching: Hydraulic testing of the 3~-inch raw water line at the raw
water pump station identified a number of leaks. Each was fixed in turn over the past two
months. The final and most significant was finally identified as an issue with the Micron
installation. The bolts on the backside of the spool for the isolation valve had never been
secured. After tightening the bolts the pipe held pressure. The new surge tank arrived
and was installed on February 2, 2005. The tank will need to be plumbed and tested.
Mechanical: Installation of mechanical equipment continued during the month of
January. The final equipment pads were poured and installation of the remaining
equipment was completed. Process and utility air lines were completed and tested. Raw
water and membrane permeate lines were completed and tested. Small diameter piping in
the chemical rooms was completed. Only miscellaneous mechanical work remains.
Heating and Ventilation: The HV AC systems at the plant are operating. Modifications
were made to the seismic restraints based on comments form the County inspector. Other
changes were made to disconnect location based on code requirements. The testing and
balancing is ongoing.
Electrical: All the major electrical gear is set and AE continues to pull and terminate
wire. We believe that they were 95 % complete at the end of January and expect to be
100 % complete by February 7 . They are currently working 5 X10 with a 16 person
crew. AE is following lockout-tagout procedures while installing plant wiring. The
control panels for the US Filter skids were UL listed by a UL inspector on February 2,
2005. The two HV AC control panels were also missing the required stickers were listed
at the same time. The Chlortec panel was not compliant and could not be listed at the
time. Chlortec is working to address this concern.
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Instrumentation: Continuity and loop checks for the control wiring were completed for
95% of the Pump Area PLC. Wiring continued for the Chemical Area PLC. Various
instruments were installed and ,we expect to be complete by February 15th. Coordination
is still necessary to ensure that sufficient time is given to completing loop checks after all
field wiring has been completed.
Health and Safety: Tailgate safety meetings are required daily. To date 43878 hours
have been expended constructing the facility without an incident.
End of Report
UNITED WATER IDAHO INC.
CASE UWI-O4-
FOURTH PRODUCTION REQUEST OF THE COMMISSION STAFF
Preparer/Recordholder/Sponsoring Witness:Scott Rhead
Telephone: [phone]
Title: Managing Engineer
REQUEST NO. 126:
Please explain and give specific examples of how COM controls costs and stays
within budget on the construction and materials/equipment procurement for the
CWTP.
RESPONSE NO. 126:
All major equipment , supplies, and subcontractors were procured via lowest
qualified bid. The costs are tracked weekly on COMs cost accounting system.
All changed conditions are tracked and negotiated and contingency items are
tracked monthly. No unauthorized changed conditions are allowed for payment
without having the change order signed off by 2 COM senior staff. This allows a
review of the plans and specifications to confirm that the change conditions are
justified. COM has been able to disallow many of the requested change orders
by working with the design engineers and referencing the plans and
specification. Examples COM controlling costs include:
During the excavation of the basins extensive rock was identified in a
corner of one basin even though the area had been cleared by the
geotech investigation. After initially using excavators to remove the rock,
COM evaluated the cost to blast the areas and discovered that the cost
could be reduced by over $40 000. The blasting option was then done
thereby reducing the amount of contingency used.
. COM reduced cost of offsite soil disposal by over $30,000 by negotiating
with the adjacent property owner who needed the soil for fill in a previously
excavated area. The soil was then transported to the nearby location and
disposed of for the cost of compaction vs. paying a disposal fee.
After the electrical inspector enforced newly established regulations
requiring UL listing on certain electrical panels, COM held firm denying a
change order for UL listing on the process panels. The panels were
supplied by one of the subcontractors; COM stated that the contract
required that the panels meet state and local regulations even though the
specific requirement for UL listing was not contracted. This saved
approximately $12,000 in costs.
. COM contracted directly with the basin shotcrete subcontractor after
discovering the civil subcontractor had marked the work up 200/0. The
over all savings was close to $50 000 because on the cost plus fixed fee
contract COM did not mark up the shotcrete subcontractor s cost.
During the installation of the castellated beams, COM allowed the beam
coating to take place on site saving nearly $6,000 in transportation costs.
During the procurement of the pumps, COM negotiated a special price
with the pump vendor by choosing one vendor for all the pumps after
confirming that the vendor could supply pumps that met the requirements.
This saved over $80,000 based on the original quotes from multiple
vendors.
In nearly every aspect of the construction there is some area where COM has
valued engineered or negotiated savings for UWID during the plant construction.