CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PROJECT PROFILE
Project Profile
World Trade Center-Staten Island Landfill
Contract Value: $5.8 M
EE&G was retained by P&J to assist with the WTC Recovery Operations. This included all necessary infrastructures to support the removal of evidence from the WTC debris stream. FBI, NTSB and approximately 30 other governmental entities were engaged to support this recovery mission. In light of the horrific attacks and based on the high level scientific needs associated with this work, EE&G was selected to perform specialized environmental support services.
First and foremost, this recovery mission required a safe operation that would not donate another life or limb as part of the 9-11 recovery. Next, there were critical design needs for emphatic health and safety, environmental control, sampling for targeted constituents of concern (including metals, dioxins/furans, radionuclide’s, polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons, PCBs, asbestos, explosive ordinance, explosive landfill gasses, etc.) and other logistical concerns. The operation was engaged on a formerly closed portion of the Staten Island landfill that had received much local community pressure in prior decades for landfill closure. The WTC recovery mission re-opened the site to the largest recovery effort in American history. The technical challenges were many, but were quickly assessed, defined and managed under by EE&G under a multi-agency endorsed plan. EE&G facilitated the preparation of this plan, which joined 32 governmental agencies under one technical approach. EE&G’s template became a model for future multi-agency operations.
One of the most amazing challenges took place decades after the completion of the project. Mass litigation was associated with most every contractor, engineer, material supplier, equipment supplier and governmental agencies associated with the project. This legal scrutiny placed EE&G’s work product under extreme technical review. It is critical to recognize that EE&G’s work product was scrutinized by multiple plaintiff experts and their legal counterparts in an attempt to find a single technical error. In conclusion, the EE&G work product stood as one of the few reliable technical records associated with the environmental, industrial hygiene and health and safety. It was quickly recognized that the means and methods engaged by EE&G exceeded the standard of care in the industry and set the stage for others to emulate.
Cleanup of Orleans Parish in New Orleans
EE&G was retained by Phillips & Jordan, to provide Demolition and Debris removal Program Management, environmental risk management, and health and safety consulting services for the United States Army Corps of Engineers during the Hurricane Katrina debris cleanup project in Orleans Parish, New Orleans. EE&G’s responsibilities included:
Environmental Site Assessments – EE&G conducted limited Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments of proposed debris reduction sites. The purpose of the assessments was to develop a baseline of soil, groundwater, sediment and surface water quality at the sites.
Residual Solids Assessment and Remediation – EE&G developed a work-plan to remove and estimated 700,000 to 1,000,000 cubic yards of impacted sediments left in residential neighborhoods from a combination of levy breaches and fallout from flood-waters. Sediments contain arsenic, TPH, and other constituents above Louisiana soil criteria for residential exposure.
Curbside Segregation of Special Wastes – EE&G was responsible for segregation of special wastes from the debris stream to be disposed at a landfill. Special wastes include suspect friable Asbestos Containing Materials, transite, household hazardous wastes, bulb/ballasts, electronics, compressed gas cylinders, tires, batteries, un-used ammunition, etc. These items are separated from large debris piles at curbside using EE&G skilled labor.
White Goods Management & Decontamination – EE&G is managing the processing of white goods for Orleans Parish. At its peak, the facility received 2,000 to 3,000 white goods per day that need to be environmentally decommissioned and crushed for recycling.
Pre-Demolition Asbestos Surveys of approximately 800 condemned structures and produced reports within two weeks of completion of field-work. Work was conducted over a three-month period. EE&G utilized a database format for the reports, which included survey findings and recommendations, laboratory reports, photographs, and field sketches. Preparation of Technical Documents – EE&G’s mission included preparing technical plans for various project-related activities. Such documents included assessment reports, work plans, the project-specific health and safety plan, and sampling plans.
Industrial Hygiene Monitoring – EE&G’s team of industrial hygienists collected samples during the project to assess for the presence of and potential exposure to various constituents of concern. This was accomplished by collecting bulk, personnel, and ambient air samples for laboratory analysis as well as the use of various types of direct read instruments. This program was directed by a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH). EE&G’s IH program set the standard for all other contractors involved in the cleanup of the New Orleans area.
Safety and Loss Control Monitoring – EE&G’s team of safety monitors worked under the direction of Certified Safety Professional (CSP) to keep the various subcontractors involved in the project in compliance with the Health and Safety Plan. The safety monitors also worked closely with contractor team members to identify and mitigate physical hazards as they were encountered in the field. This program also included the development and distribution of safety tool box meetings to contractor team members.
Training – EE&G’s trainers provided both general and task-specific orientations for contractor team members who were new to the site. New personnel were not eligible to commence working on the project without attending an orientation specifically developed for their respective tasks.
PPE Distribution – EE&G managed and distributed personal protective equipment to contractor team members involved in the project.
Hygiene Stations – EE&G provided hygiene stations to support contractor team members who were working in impacted areas of the Parish. Hygiene station managers informed workers of recommended proper hygiene techniques that were recommended to be used prior to eating, drinking, using cell phone, or leaving for the day. Hygiene station managers also distributed water and other disposable personal protective equipment such as polypropylene suits, respirators, gloves, etc.
Emergency Support – EE&G provided ambulance services and Emergency Medical Technicians at strategic locations within the work areas.
Ineligible Waste Separation and Handling – EE&G provided environmentally trained workers to identify and separate ineligible wastes such as household hazardous wastes, e-waste, and suspect asbestos-containing materials that were observed in the curbside debris piles. EE&G then collected and transported the materials to designated debris handling sites for proper disposal.
LaMarque Readiness Center, LaMarque, TX (currently underway)
Role: General Contractor
Contract Value: $1,000,000
Renovation of the LaMarque armory including accessibility upgrades, sidewalks, doors and frames, windows, glazing, flooring, acoustical treatments, painting, realignment of walls for restrooms facilities and locker rooms, lighting, plumbing, mechanical and site work.
Tiki Isl. Marina, Tiki Island, TX – Int'l Bank Commerce (recently completed)
Role: General Contractor
Contract Value: $300,000
Demolition of a 68 slip covered boat house, 200 foot pier and 300 feet of breakwater. The demolition required the removal of 432 pilings. In addition, EE&G conducted site restoration services to backfill and grade areas that had been excavated for the construction of condominium units adjacent to the marina.
School District of Indian River County – Modular Units
Role: Subcontractor acting as General Contractor
Contract Value: $2MM
EE&G has managed the scheduling and installation of approximately 50 modular classroom buildings and a cafeteria for the School District of Indian River County. Services included; site preparation, electric, water, sewer, sidewalks, parking & driveways.
St. Lucie County School Board – Modular Units – New Hybrid Installation
Role: General Contractor
Contract Value: $6.5MM
Installation of 172 modular stackable units for St. Lucie County School Board to comply with class-size reduction requirements. Services included; site preparation, exterior building EIFS application, interior finishes, electric, water, sanitary sewer service, storm-water drainage, sidewalk, fencing, parking lots, recreational facilities and parking.
An additional project with St Lucie School Board included disconnecting approximately 28 portable classrooms and relocating approximately 24 of the units to other school campuses. Services included; utility disconnect & removal, site restoration, modular transport, site preparation, exterior building EIFS application, interior finishes, electric, water, sanitary sewer service, storm-water drainage, sidewalk, fencing, parking lots, recreational facilities and parking.
Hanna House, Mobile, Alabama - General Service Administration
Role: Subcontractor acting as General Contractor
Contract Value: $220,000
As a result of the effects of the Hurricane Katrina, the Hannah Houses suffered damage that contributed to the buildings deterioration. EE&G was subcontracted to provide services that secured, removed, repaired or replaced conditions that were contributing to the deterioration of the Hannah Houses. Services could not endanger the historic architectural character, in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and enable GSA to reuse historic buildings and provide to the greatest extent possible mitigation that preserves the buildings.
Services provided:
- Repaired and replaced hurricane damaged roofing shingles and flat areas to stop existing leaks.
- Trimmed the tree branches hanging over the front and rear roofs causing a lot of roof damage.
- Low pressure washed and cleaned exterior brick surfaces.
- Made all necessary tuck point repairs to all surface cracks located on the exterior brick.
- Repaired, patched and replaced all water damaged soffits and fascia, window sashes, frames and sills.
- Repaired porch ceilings, and repaired and patched all exterior entrance doors to enable them to operate normally; and installed new entrance door locks.
- Mold and Asbestos Abatement and Remediation.
- Replaced, patched, and repaired sheetrock and plaster walls and ceilings removed during remediation and abatement.
- Prepared and painted all surfaces.
- Repaired and replacement of electrical system for minimal building operations
- Check and winterization of plumbing system.
- Inspected and evaluated existing structures for termite and vector activity.
- Installed perimeter chain link fence around the entire property line.
Biscayne Landing Land Dev. - Landfill Gas Remediation and Rough Grading
Role: General Contractor
EE&G was contracted by Biscayne Landing Land Development to construct the vapor cut off trench as part of Phase 1B of the Landfill Gas Remediation and Rough Grading.
Marriott Hotel Services, Inc. - Storm Water Conveyance System
Role: General Contractor
Cost: $232,000
EE&G was retained by Marriott to install storm water sewer facilities for the Miami Airport Marriott located at 1201 N.W. 42nd Avenue, Miami, FL.
EE&G conducted the installation of 24” storm water piping system including placement of precast concrete structures, pipes, a CDS treatment unit (to screen out pollutants), outfall headwall, and asphalt pavement repair.
During excavation undisclosed utilities required modification to the design to provide proper clearance. EE&G provided the redesign of the system to provide for the proper clearance. EE&G responsibilities included all site work, permitting and inspections.
Miami Dade County - Sidewalk Improvements
Role: Construction Manager
Cost: $338,600
Contract with Miami-Dade County Public Services to install and repair sidewalks throughout various locations in the County. EE&G was responsible for conducting the preconstruction meeting; notifying the public; responding to complaints; issuing the work orders; inspecting the work; documenting the progress; enforcing the construction codes; recommending approval of Contractor’s payments; conducting final inspections and generating punch lists. Also responsible for submitting a monthly report that documented and quantified all completed work.
City of Altamonte Springs - Design/Build Metal Storage Building Addition
EE&G was retained by the City of Altamonte Springs to provide engineering design and construction services for the construction of an equipment storage addition for the Merrill Park Maintenance building located in Altamonte Springs, Florida. EE&G was responsible for the concrete slab and building erection as well as the installation of a metal roof system and chain link perimeter fencing. Project design and construction goals are reviewed and confirmed during each phase to meet the client and project requirements.
City of Plant City - Design/Build Metal Storage Building
EE&G was retained by the City of Plant City to provide engineering design and construction services for the construction of a 50’x120’x12’ metal archive storage building, with interior build-out and infrastructure, located at Herring Street in Plant City, Florida. EE&G was responsible for the planning, design, management and construction administration of site work, foundation and slab construction, building erection, interior build-out, plumbing, landscaping, lighting and ventilation. Project design and construction goals are reviewed and confirmed during each phase to meet the client and project requirements.
CSX Railroad Maintenance Facility - Demolition and Renovation
EE&G was retained by CSX to completely demolish and renovate walls, ceilings, plumbing, mechanical and electrical systems. EE&G was responsible for the coordination and removal of asbestos materials that included roofing, siding and windows on the facility. EE&G was also responsible for developing the design specifications and documents necessary to perform a major renovation to the 170,240 SF structure that included the installation of new purlins, standing seam roof, wall girts, wall panels, a new lighting system, welding leads, energy efficiency upgrades and painting.
This project consisted of a building that was 266' wide, 640' long and 56' high. It was unique in that it dealt with a building that was built in 1926. While it was structurally sound, the building’s height was 60' to the peak. Directly adjacent on each side of the structure were two existing buildings that precluded any conventional means to gain access to the selective demolition. An additional challenge was that the roof could not be free dropped without danger of the asbestos becoming friable thus affecting the adjacent buildings. The structural condition of the existing roof structure could not withstand any additional loads, including demolition crews. These problems were solved by the use of the two 100-ton bridge cranes within the building. The use of the cranes significantly reduced the demolition costs and made this a cost-effective project for the owner.
The new construction consisted of installation of wall girts and roof purlins to support a new standing seamed metal roof and six high capacity up blast roof ventilators. The walls were replaced with new translucent panels to aid in energy efficiency.
CSX Hialeah Yard- Flow Separation Project
The current industrial waste sewer system at Hialeah Yard was a combined system that collected both true industrial wastewaters as well as non-contact storm waters adjacent to the various work areas, these flows are conveyed through a combined sewer system to the existing Waste Water Treatment Facility (VVWTF) from which they are subsequently treated and discharged. The purpose of this Flow Separation Project was to bring about a separation of true industrial waste flows and non-contact rainwater. In order to accomplish this separation, a series of pump stations and other intercepting appurtenances are being constructed as close to the industrial waste flow source as practical. The Industrial flow was stored temporarily adjacent to the source and subsequently pumped through a common overhead force main system to the WWTF for subsequent treatment and disposal. The existing collection system downstream of the intercepting point was plugged and converted to a non-contact storm water-collection system, which would ultimately discharge 10 Canal C-7, which lies north of 103rd Street. In addition to the intercepting of industrial flows at their source, modifications were made at the WWTF Headworks, whereby storm flows was conveyed from the Headworks directly into Pond 2, thence to Pond 3, and ultimately through an effluent pump control structure to an existing conveyance system, which was refurbished to convey these flows to Canal C-7.
This project also included providing auxiliary power sources at various locations as well as instrumentation and control features which allowed an operator at the WWTF to ascertain and control the status of each operating function within the system. A number of remedial tasks were also involved which include the lining of Pond 1, and the Amtrak Wash Basin; as well as the refurbishing of the gutter systems around the Amtrak Maintenance Area and various repairs within the existing collection system, both Industrial, Storm, and Sanitary.
Concrete restoration and water proofing Island Center and Waterford - Trammell Crow Realty Services
EE&G was contracted by Trammell Crow Company to perform the necessary tasks to repair and limit deterioration of existing concrete structure, areas of water intrusion, and provide design alternatives to existing building deficiencies at the Island Center 2701 N. Rocky Point Drive. Services include:
- Structural evaluation
- Preparation of plans and specifications for the remediation
- Bids assistance
- Project management to periodically monitor construction activities
- Signed and sealed “as build” drawings
- Contract documents
- Project correspondence
- City inspection reports
Pflugerville ISD High School, Pflugerville, TX
Role: Reid Sundberg, GC Project Manager
Contract Value: $3,992,000
Construction of a two story high school classroom addition, tile-up concrete wall construction, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and interior finish work, asphalt paving and all site work.
Pflugerville ISD Middle School, Pflugerville, TX
Role: Reid Sundberg, GC Project Manager
Contract Value: $7,300,000
Construction of a single story middle school with electrical, plumbing, mechanical and interior finish work, brick veneer exterior finish, asphalt paving and all site work.
Pam American University Theater and Classroom Building, Edinburg, TX
Role: Reid Sundberg, GC Project Manager
Contract Value: $8,900,000
Construction of a 65,000 SF theatrical arts theater and three story classroom building including electrical, plumbing, mechanical and interior finish work, brick veneer exterior finish, site and landscape work.
Ford Lincoln-Mercury Dealership, Aurora, CO
Role: Reid Sundberg, GC Project Manager
Contract Value: $3,800,000
Construction of a new car dealership including showroom, offices, service garage, parking lot and landscaping.
Sanford Wastewater Treatment Plant, Sanford, FL
Role: Reid Sundberg, GC Project Manager
Contract Value: $3,980,000
Construction of a wastewater treatment plant to include an 85foot diameter clarifier, filter structure, CL 2 structure, master pump station, control building, various other structures, yard piping, asphalt paving, landscaping, and electrical work.
Ocala Sewage Pump Stations, Ocala, FL
Role: Reid Sundberg, GC Project Manager
Contract Value: $1,980,000
Construction of two poured in-place master pump stations, modifications to two existing stations, yard piping, asphalt paving, landscaping, electrical and telemetry work.
ICM Inc. South Campus Office Complex, Colwich, KS
Role: Reid Sundberg, GC Project Manager
Contract Value: $11,200,000
Construction of a 56,000 square foot office building containing individual offices, open office space, meeting & break rooms, conference rooms and all site development work including utilities and asphalt/concrete work.
Restoration of South Carolina Statehouse, Columbia, SC
Role: Reid Sundberg, GC Project Manager
Contract Value: $32,100,000
A complete gut renovation of the 150 year old landmark to include earthquake protection system, fire protection and escape systems, and complete electrical, plumbing, HVAC, telephone and data systems. The entire interior of the three story structure was removed and replaced with new construction materials.
Boeing North Hanger Expansion, Wichita, KS
Role: Reid Sundberg, GC Project Manager
Contract Value: $18,650,000
Design-build of a 82,000 SF addition to the north hanger. Overall height was 100 feet with an 80 foot clear span inside.
Rainwater Pumping Stations, Texas City TX
Role: Reid Sundberg, GC General Superintendent
Contract Value: $9,000,000
Construct two storm water pump stations each consisting of five 105’ long by 12’ diameter screw pumps, poured in-place concrete, cooling water pump stations, major earthwork, steel sheet piling, control building, various equipment, and electrical work.
EE&G ENVIRONMENTAL CONTRACTING
Harbour Cove Brownfields Site, Hallandale Beach, Florida
Role: General Contractor
Contract Value: $1,300,000
EE&G prepared and implemented a soil management plan to relocate approximately 13,000 tons of affected soil onsite. EE&G transported approximately 9,500 tons of affected soil to Waste Management’s Landfill, which could not be relocated onsite.
Dewatering effluent was properly treated, as required by EPD, and discharged onsite. EPD was provided with a Dewatering Summary Report, which documented the details and results of the groundwater treatment process and obtained a No further action with respect to this issue.
EE&G responsibilities included; dust & erosion control, dewatering, soil excavation, transportation & disposal, import, placement and compaction of clean fill and storm water and utility conveyances.
Tallahassee R.I. Brownfields Site – Redeveloped into Marriott Residence
Role: General Contractor
Contract Value: $311,593
EE&G conducted a source removal of petroleum, heavy metals and dioxin impacted soils from a former bulk oil distribution facility and dump to prepare the site for redevelopment. Responsibilities included; clearing/grubbing of the property, installation of erosion control and dust control measures, excavation, transportation and disposal of affected soils, and building footer excavation/backfilling. EE&G submitted a Source Removal Report, which was approved by the FDEP. In late-2006, following completion of the development, EE&G remobilized as the Brownfields Contractor to provide Engineering Control verification services, and assist the Client in obtaining a Conditional No Further Action (CNFA) for the property, which was issued by the FDEP in March 2007.
City of Miami’s Brownfields Redev. Grant – Environmental Engineering
Role: General Contractor
Cost: $400,000
Wynwood Brownfields Site. EE&G was retained by the City of Miami to design and install an innovative, subsurface engineering barrier wall (HDPE), to minimize further offsite migration of the impact, which resulted in the issuance a "Comfort Letter" from DERM. EE&G’s efforts facilitated the sale and redevelopment of a blighted Brownfields Site in the City of Miami, upon which a new concrete batch plant was built in 2001.
EE&G’s efforts also facilitated the sale of the eastern parcel to a group of investors, who are in the process of designing a mixed-use redevelopment project.
City of Ft Lauderdale (CFL) – Environmental Engineering, Asbestos and IAQ Services
Role: General Contractor
Cost: $249,980
Fire Station No. 29 was one of several sites scheduled for demolition and construction of a new facility as part of the City-wide Fire Station redevelopment plan. This facility historically operated an underground storage tank (UST), which resulted in a petroleum discharge. EE&G provided the initial environmental consulting and was then retained by CFL to excavate approximately 2,200-tons of petroleum-affected soil, perform open-hole air sparging, while adding Oxygen Release Compounds (ORCs) to enhance post-remediation natural attenuation. The excavation was backfilled, and monitoring wells reinstalled to assess groundwater quality. Using this approach, EE&G effectively reduced the petroleum hydrocarbon concentrations beneath and immediately surrounding the proposed building footprint, thereby resulting in the release of construction plans for permitting by the Broward County EPD.
This project showcased our ability to design and negotiate the approval of innovative remedial solutions, to implement and manage a remedial design and large source removal event on an expedited basis, to work closely with several CFL departments in a seamless manner, and to be flexible and professional in re-organizing the timing and implementation schedule in response to City needs. Furthermore, this project also demonstrated our strong and professional relationships with Regulatory Agency (Broward County EPD).
A, R and J SOBE, LLC Brownfields Site, Miami Beach, Florida
Role: General Contractor
Cost: $156,534
EE&G Environmental Services, LLC was retained by A, R & J SOBE, LLC to take over the management of a recently-designated Brownfields Site. EE&G was selected by the Client’s environmental attorney, based on our reputation in the environmental/redevelopment community, and our experience with Brownfields Site redevelopment and reputation with the regulatory agencies (FDEP and Miami-Dade County DERM). The subject property was historically developed with a gas station, Chevrolet dealership/repair shop, dry cleaner, printer, and smaller auto repair/body shop. EEG conducted expanded site assessment activities and continued with a previously-negotiated Natural Attenuation Monitoring Plan. EE&G identified three previously-missed underground storage tanks (USTs), and proceeded to permit and remove the tanks, followed by Tank Closure Assessment activities. EE&G submitted a Source Removal Plan (SRP) to DERM and the FDEP. Additionally, EE&G assisted the Client in negotiating and securing a $200,000 Targeted Brownfields Assessment grant from the FDEP for disposal of soils impacted with petroleum and arsenic. In 2005, EE&G implemented the remediation plan and managed the Source Removal activities. EE&G prepared the Site-Specific Health and Safety Plan and the Dust and Erosion Control Plan, installed of erosion control and dust control measures, excavated petroleum-affected soils, recovered free-floating product, and added Oxygen Release Compounds (ORCs) during backfilling activities. EE&G submitted the Source Removal Report, and proceeded to resume Natural Attenuation Monitoring activities, which remain ongoing.
