PSWID EUSI Program Manager Report – 2024-09-26

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PINE-STRAWBERRY WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

Board Action Item

 

MEETING DATE:

 

September 26, 2024

AGENDA ITEM:

6.b

PRESENTER:

Paul Hendricks

SUBJECT:

Discuss and Take Possible Action Regarding the Status, Prioritization, and Funding of Capital Projects

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: USDA PROGRAM(S) & OTHER INITIATIVES

USDA Capital Program:

Phase 1

Water Line Replacement Projects:

    • The WIFA/USDA funded water line replacement project Dashboard Report is online.

Construction Activities: 

  • White Oak/Cedar Meadows:  Construction is scheduled to finish October 5, 2024. Cedar Meadow – 100% of the 5,358 LF of water line has been installed.
    • The contractor has completed pressure testing the pipelines and all services have been installed.
    • The cost for the Change Order is being reviewed prior to processing for funding approval.
    • The Permit for Approval to Construct is in process with ADEQ.
  • Portals 1 & 2: Construction is scheduled to finish November 29, 2024. The project is on schedule. 100% of the 12,278 LF of water line has been installed.
    • The contractor has started pressure testing the main pipeline.
    • There are 8 more services to be completed.
    • Paving has started in the roadway areas where the waterline was installed.

Deep Well Project SV3

  • The pre bid meeting was held September 5, 2024 for the Well Equipment, Booster Station, Water Storage Tank, and associated equipment.
  • The bid opening is scheduled for October 24,2024.

USDA Capital Program

Interim Financing from WIFA for USDA Projects

  • PSWID continues to process WIFA construction loan funds for disbursements requests on active construction projects.
  • Sunrise Engineering continues to provide the USDA required, full time Resident Project Representative (RPR) construction observation services. 

Non-USDA/WIFA Project Initiatives:

  • Well and Water Production Infrastructure-
    • District Staff continue work related to the inspection, well capacity testing, repair, and improvement of existing wells and booster stations to maintain water system reliability to meet summer water demands.
    • EUSI reviews well status with District Staff. 

WIFA Project Meeting Items Review and Action:

  • Review the USDA project list and procurement issues.
  • WIFA Disbursements are reviewed and processed.
  • Project Issues are addressed.
  • EUSI personnel make construction project site visits to observe construction activities.
  • EUSI personnel accompany District Staff as requested on field site visits and discuss water system and project issues.
  • EUSI staff check the status of the WIFA Labor Boards on active projects.