Design-Build Projects
Chino Valley Town Complex Well Arsenic Removal Facility
Owner: Town of Chino Valley
Delivery Method: Design-Build
Contract Value: $49,700
Year Completed: 2006
Scope of Work: This project consisted of the arsenic system design to treat the Town Complex Well to below the new MCL required by Federal rules. FE designed and constructed a 28 gpm treatment system. The project responsibilities included development of a design report and design plans, submitting to ADEQ for Approval to Construct and Approval of
Construction, electrical needs, Town permits and as-builts of the installed system.
City of Page Surface Water Treatment
Owner: City of Page
Delivery Method: Design-Build
Contract Value: $1,028,893
Year Completed: 2007
Scope of Work: FE was the Design-Builder for the performance optimization of the water treatment facility. The project consisted of the design and installation of a WEDECO UV
disinfection system, the rehabilitation of 8 conventional filter basins, including installation of new filter media, replacement of mechanical equipment and upgrades to the electrical controls of the plant. FE performed pilot testing of the new media. FE’s responsibilities also included obtaining permit approvals from State agencies.-
Granville Connection Booster Station
Owner: Town of Prescott Valley
Delivery Method: Design-Build
Contract Value: $586,200
Year Completed: 2004
Scope of Work: FE led the local Design-Build team to construct a potable water booster station. The
project included a 690 sq. ft. masonry building with wood trusses and composition roof. This project had a design-build schedule of 150 days for completion. FE used the Total Team Approach to accomplish the goals within the time frames allowed. The change in the final contract amount was due to site location changes directed by the owner. Even with the changes, the project was completed two weeks ahead of schedule.
Hopi Jr/Sr School Temporary Water System Plant Performance Optimization
Owner: Hopi Junior Senior High School
Delivery Method: Design-Build
Contract Value: $76,030
Year Completed: 2009
Scope of Work: FE served as the Design-Builder on this project providing a temporary water system to by-pass the existing elevated storage tank, which needed to be removed from service and repaired. Included with the installation were three 10,000-gallon storage tanks and two booster pumps equipped with variable frequency drives to maintain a steady pressure under variable demands, including fire protection.
Luke Air Force Base Arsenic Treatment
Owner: Luke Air Force Base
Delivery Method: Design-Build
Contract Value: $822,312
Year Completed: 2009
Scope of Work:
FE was the Design-Builder for this project, which included the evaluation and selection of media and suppliers. FE completed the design of the Arsenic Treatment System in two months for submittal to ADEQ. This included the development of preliminary design
report, site survey, design drawings, final design report, construction scheduling, equipment selection, and underground investigations. FE submitted the design to ADEQ and received the Approval to Construct in two weeks. Upon construction completion, FE
performed start-up and commissioning and obtained the Approval of Construction from ADEQ. During the project additional system enhancements were requested and
completed.
Luke Air Force Base Surge Suppression Tank
Owner: Luke Air Force Base
Delivery Method: Design-Build
Contract Value: $266,100
Year Completed: 2009
Scope of Work:
FE served as the Design-Builder on this project, subcontracting this work to Weston Solutions. Luke AFB had been experiencing severe pressure spikes in the water system. To investigate the situation, Weston Solutions performed a surge analysis and determined that the three wells, which supply the system, needed to be equipped with surge controls. FE reviewed this information and designed each well site to contain a 500 gallon surge tank, new well head discharge piping, a pump to waste line, and new Cla-val check valves and pump to waste valves. FE worked with ADEQ to get permit approval. FE was responsible for commissioning, As-Builts, and final ADEQ permitting.
North Well Field Phases 1 & 2, Prescott Valley
Owner: Prescott Valley Water
Delivery Method: Design-Build
Contract Amount: $266,100
Year Completed: 2009
Scope of Work:
This Design-Build project was led by FE and included a local engineering firm, well drilling and pump, metal building, electrical, and HVAC subcontractors. FE installed five new water production wells. FE equipped four of the well sites, which included a 300 sq. ft. building for each one. FE worked closely with the owner to provide a value based project through the Total Team Approach. By identifying and purchasing long lead items such as equipment and materials, and by utilizing the Total Team Approach, FE was able to expedite project completion and reduce costs to the owner. The original contract was for completion of only three well sites. Equipping of the fourth site was added to the contract by the town.
Big Park WWTP Headworks
Owner: Big Park Domestic Wastewater Improvement District
Delivery Method: Design-Build
Contract Value: $44,698
Year Completed: 2011
Scope of Work:
FE was the Design Builder for this project, which included
Big Park WWTP Headworks
Owner: Big Park Domestic Wastewater Improvement District
Delivery Method: Design-Build
Contract Value: $44,698
Year Completed: 2011
Scope of Work:
The Big Park Domestic Wastewater Improvement District provides sanitary sewer service to portions of an unincorporated area in Yavapai County known as the Village of Oak Creek and Big Park. FE was the Design-Builder for this project which retrofitted the wastewater treatment plant's headworks with a new system. The work included the installation of a 2-inch water line, a concrete pad, steel walkway with grating, handrail, piping and pre-purchased headworks equipment.
Watson Woods Riparian Preserve
Owner: Prescott Creeks, Inc.
Delivery Method: Design-Build
Contract Value: $231,372
Year Completed: 2010
Scope of Work: This project included the rechannelization of Watson Creek and the creation of wetlands, installation of irrigation lines, seeding, and other riparian features. The work was completed with the subcontracted efforts of Fann Contracting, Inc.
LaPaz County Park Water System Renovation and Upgrade
Owner: LaPaz County Board of Supervisors
Delivery Method: Design-Build
Contract Value: $175,100
Year Completed: 2012
Scope of Work:
Fann Environmental was awarded this project to renovate and upgrade the County Park through a community development grant. The project involved the replacement of the primary components of the park water system to facilitate the higher demand due to unexpected growth in park capacity. It included replacement of the submersible well pump, installation of a water storage tank and booster system with a pressure tank, replacement of the existing water system electrical service and fuse panel, and the expansion of the existing well yard to house the new equipment.
Patagonia Lake State Park Dam Inspection and Repairs
Owner: Arizona State Parks
Delivery Method: Design-Build
Contract Value: $16,418
Year Completed: 2013
Scope of Work:
This project included an inspection of the dam and shaft for Patagonia State Park and provide a report of the problems found. The project was extremely high hazard and required a Permitted Confined Space Entry to perform inspection duties. It required a three-man team to set up an OSHA compliant tri-pod winch with 120 feet of cable. The air in the shaft had to be carefully monitored with ventilation and airflow maintained throughout the inspection process. During the inspection it was discovered that repairs were needed on the valves, actuator, exposed pipes, and ladder rungs; all of which were completed within the budget allowed.
Town of Wickenburg Sols Wash Well Rehabilitation
Owner: Town of Wickenburg
Delivery Method: Design-Build
Contract Value: $86,849
Year Completed: 2014
Scope of Work:
FE was awarded this project to rehabilitate the well located in Sols Wash. The project consisted of removal of existing yard piping, motor, pump, and electrical connections. The well pump required repair before it could be reinstalled. FE performed an acid wash on the well, reconfigured the grade of the site, and reinstalled new electrical conduits for Arizona Public Service. Waterproofing was applied to the masonry wall once footings were exposed. The well casing was exposed to a depth of 12 feet and backfilled to surface with ABC.