MSHA Open-End Contract for Utility Relocation Design Services
Client: Maryland State Highway Administration
Location: Statewide, Maryland
Services: Utility Relocation Services
KCI was awarded on Open-End Contract to perform utility relocation services for the Maryland State Highway Administration (MSHA). The work was performed in support of the MSHAÕs Capital Improvements Design Program, Statewide.
KCI is providing the necessary engineering services to facilitate relocation of impacted utilities within the project area. Initially, KCI reviewed the proposed MSHA improvements and limits of work. This assisted in identifying existing utilities and the potential conflicts with MSHA improvements.
KCI then conduct utility records research, which included contacting utility companies within the project area. Upon receipt of utility company record documents a comparison of the MSHA utility reference file was performed and updated, as necessary, to reflect existing conditions.
Utility information was reviewed to assess possible utility conflicts. If MSHA test pit files are not sufficient to evaluate potential conflicts and to assist in relocation design, KCI obtained needed information via in-house utility designating and locating (vacuum extraction) techniques. This information was then mapped on the appropriate utility designation file.
KCI is familiar with MSHA Form #R/W57 which is used for recording location of utilities to assist MSHA in determining prior-rights. KCI performed prior rights determination as necessary.
The utility impact assessment was fully evaluated and alternative design relocations evaluated. The utility relocation design was performed in accordance with MSHA Standards and Specifications and the utility company design criteria and standards. The relocation design was evaluated to ascertain the least impact to overall highway/bridge project. KCIÕs team of professionals has the breath of expertise to perform relocation design services for fiber optics, gas, sewer, water, storm drain, telephone and power line companies. KCI evaluated various alternatives to help minimize costs to the MSHA project. A constructability review was performed to evaluate the integration of the utility design into the overall highway construction project.
Throughout the utility relocation process, KCI coordinated with each utility company and MSHA. Items such as location, construction technique, cost estimates, and construction schedules were discussed to keep the project on schedule and within budget.
KCI prepared an independent cost estimate and construction schedule for each impacted utility. These estimates were compared with the utility companyÕs version for discrepancies and planning purposes.
Additional items of work completed under this contract included the following:
- Performed utility relocation design for water, sanitary sewer, storm drain, conduit and/or telecommunication services in accordance with the utility owners criteria and standards.
- Highway designs such as geometric layout, typical section development, plan development and cross-sections in support of the utility design.
- Attended office and site meetings to review design alternatives and final plans, and to provide recommendations on the design alternatives prior to implementing final design. Recommendations included resolutions to utility conflicts with gas, sanitary sewer, water, fiber optics, telephone lines and/or power lines.
- Documented all findings recommendations in the form of a written report.
- Provided computer achievable media utilizing MSHA MicroStation SE Drafting Standards, In Roads 5.0 and/or Geopak software packages.
- Reviewed each task assignment prior to delivery for technical accuracy and standard compliance.
- Reviewed all subconsultant work prior to delivery.
- Protected MSHA from error and omissions.
- Obtained specialty subconsultants, if required, and as requested by MSHA.
- Cost estimating and scheduling.
- Valve engineering.
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