E Sciences Experience

Construction Management Services for Plantation Key Wastewater Treatment Facility and Vacuum Collection System

E Sciences is providing Engineering Support Services to the Village of Islamorada for the design and construction of the North Plantation Key (NPK) wastewater treatment facility and collection system. The NPK project entails the construction of a 0.355 MGD-MMADF wastewater treatment facility using a membrane bioreactor activated sludge biological nutrient removal treatment process. The project also includes a vacuum collection system with eight miles of vacuum sewer piping and force main. Construction of a reclaimed water system with 3.5 miles of transmission main is also part of the project. Construction is being accomplished through two design/build contracts.

E Sciences’ role has extended throughout the project. Our initial responsibilities included the preparation of technical RFPs for the two phases of this project. During the most recent contractor selection process, E Sciences provided two engineers to participate in the selection committee. E Sciences negotiated with the contractor on behalf of the Village and also was a lead participant in ensuring that the Village was able to receive $6.5 million in grant funding by contributing technical ideas and research and project management services to ensure that ambitious grant-related milestones were met. E Sciences also supported the Village in the selection of the treatment plant O&M contractor through the preparation of an RFP and participation in the selection committee.

E Sciences acts as the Village’s Design Consultant during the design phase of each NPK project. In this role we perform detailed reviews of plans and specifications for compliance with the contract documents, industry standards, constructability, ease of maintenance and other issues important to our client.

During the construction phase of each project we perform construction engineering and inspection services. This includes reviewing shop drawings, attending and participating in progress meetings, performing site inspections, reviewing the contractor’s pay applications, evaluating change orders, oversight during the testing and acceptance phase, evaluating technical issues that arise during construction and offering solutions, and performing final inspections and developing punch lists. We are also tracking the tasks required to transition from the construction phase to the operational phase and are coordinating the construction and O&M contractors’ activities to ensure a smooth transition.

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