FIND-IT / FIX-IT EFFECTIVE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT

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1 FIND-IT / FIX-IT EFFECTIVE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT Michael R. Hagen, P.E. & Stephanie L. Bache, P.E Parsons Environment & Infrastructure, Richardson, TX WEAT CONFERENCE & EXPO, SAN MARCOS, TX THE 4M S OF COLLECTION SYSTEM MANAGEMENT: THE SAGA CONTINUES JANUARY 23, 2014

2 Agenda FIND-IT / FIX-IT EFFECTIVE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT Find-It / Fix-it Defined Keys to a successful Sewer Improvement Program Budgetary and Fiscal Considerations Contracting Considerations How a Find-it / Fixit Program can be the foundation to reach your CMOM goals 2

3 Find-it, Fix-it Defined What is Find-it, Fix-it? Single entity responsible for the investigation/assessment, and construction management (Find-it, Fix-it Prime) Investigation/assessment/design occur simultaneously with the sewer improvements Construction performed as series of work orders under one contract Doesn t Everyone Find-it then Fix-it? 3

4 What kind of Project Delivery Method is Find-it, Fix-it? 4

5 How do Relationships differ with Find-it, Fix-it Program? TRADITIONAL FIND-IT, FIX-IT 5

6 Program Approach Comparison Traditional Static/Fixed Find-it, Fix-it Dynamic/Evolving Approach 6

7 Traditional Program Sequencing 7

8 Find-it, Fix-it Program Sequencing 8

9 Find-it, Fix-it Pros and Cons PROs Expedites schedule Cost savings through gained efficiencies Allows for bundling of construction items Provides flexibility to achieve evolving goals Facilitates collaboration between engineering and operations Eliminates the disconnect between the study, design, and construction phases CONs Requires contractual flexibility to allow work order construction contract May become more difficult to employ the further along an Owner is into a Traditional Program Cash flow issues may arise due to expedited schedule Depending on Program Term, a technological lag may incur, primarily in construction methods 9

10 Common Elements Traditional and Find-it, Fix-it Approaches utilize the same basic four (4) components to meet the objectives. 10

11 Common Elements Assembly of Historical Data: Initial Road Map of the Project Sometimes a mix and match of data, possibly conflicting An Initial System Assessment: Development of Hotspot List Generally derived from O&M Reports & Citizen Complaints. Key Component is the Operations personnel institutional knowledge Investigative Priorities: Initially Known Areas: Collapses & Failures Pipeline corrosion Excessive O&M (Silts etc.) Fats, Oils & Grease (FOG) Roots I/I; Rainfall Induced I/I Odor Complaints Investigation & Assessment Methods: Range from the simple to high tech Non entry inspection of manholes Man Inspection (Confined Space) Entry CCTV CCTV with sensor arrays Meter & Instantaneous Flow Measurement Smoke Testing Dye Water Testing 11

12 Keys to a Successful Sewer Improvement Program Creation of a Central Data Clearinghouse Development of Standards Program Team Continuity Accurate and Consistent System Assessment Data Integrity Bad Data Leads to Bad Decisions 12

13 Budgetary & Fiscal Considerations Short-term costs Long-term capital planning Capital Improvement Budgeting Available Funding Mechanisms State Revolving Loans Bonding Fees 13

14 Contractual Considerations Restrictions on sole sourcing Program Implementation M/WBE Requirements Competitive Bidding Requirements Restrictions Due to Funding Source Impacts on Operations Contracts Construction using GC or Individual Contractors by Specialty 14

15 How Find-it, Fix-it can be an even better Foundation for Achieving Your CMOM Goals System wide approach will allow for quicker identification of capacity pinch points when assessing a proposed developments impact on the system. (C) As the Find-it, Fix-it Program progresses, it finds and fixes information errors etc. so that the final database of the system is fully vetted. (M) This final database can serve as the core for an asset management program (M) The final database will include all pipeline issues such as enhanced O&M, Fog, Odors, Lack of Capacity and other hotspots (OM) 15

16 Thank You FIND-IT / FIX-IT EFFECTIVE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT Stephanie L. Bache, P.E Client Services Manager [email protected] (O) Michael R. Hagen, P.E. [email protected] (O) EPA Resource Webpages