For your consideration, please review the agenda of the Facilities Committee which will meet Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 3:00 p.m.:
Facilities_Committee_Cancelled_Public_Notice_February_9_2017_3_PM – Posted 2/7/17
Facilities_Committee_Public_Notice_February_9_2017_3_PM – Agenda Pending – Posted 2/2/17
The details below outline the project referred to as PS2032, which is located in the area between North Harrington Road and Palmetto Street on Frederica Road, on the northern half of St Simons Island. This wastewater force main basin serves approximately 3,400 customers north of and including Sea Palms West. This improvement is required in order to continue serving this existing customer base and also prepare the way for future growth.
Update 2
Construction has begun. Routine updates to this briefing will be posted every two weeks following a planning meeting with BGJWSC, Glynn County and contract construction personnel. The first onsite planning meeting occurred Tuesday, January 17, 2017. Following future meetings, progress will be reported in advance to the next phase of construction.
TB Landmark’s drill rig is set up in front of the Sea Palms Golf Course just south of North Windward Drive. A temporary bike path will be installed around the drill rig with special golf ball netting to protect pedestrians. Pipe will be fused in the Glynn County Right-of-Way on South Harrington Road and will be pulled underground Tuesday, January 31st or Wednesday, February 1st. South Harrington Road will be closed for the pipe pullback operation Tuesday, January 31st or Wednesday, February 1st. There will be a detour set up from N. Harrington Rd. to Harrington Lane to South Harrington Road. This closure will be approximately 12- 24 hrs. When the pipe has safely been pulled in, the road will be opened.
On Wednesday, February 1st, the drill rig will stay at the North Windward Drive location, but turn around to the south and drill the opposite way. Pipe will be fused along the pedestrian path across from Long Point Drive, 500 foot lengths. The path will be closed during the pipe pullback operation anticipated on Friday, February 3rd for through passing pedestrian traffic. This closure will be approximately 12 hrs. The detour will re-rout pedestrians from Palm Drive to Harrogate Road to North Windward Dr and vice versa from south to north. It is expect to pull the pipe underground by Friday, February 3rd. When the pipe has safely been pulled in, the path will be opened.
On Monday, February 6th , the crew will move the drill rig in front of the Sea Palms Golf Course just south across from Major Wright Road. A temporary bike path will be installed around the drill rig with special golf ball netting to protect pedestrians. The path will be closed during the pipe pullback operation for approximately 12- 24 hrs for through passing pedestrian traffic from St. Clair Parkway to Dunbarton Drive. The detour will re-rout pedestrians from Palm Drive to Harrogate Road to North Windward Dr and vice versa from south to north. We expect to pull this pipe underground by Friday, February 10th. When the pipe has safely been pulled in, the path will be opened.
A copy of both the map image and this report are available as an Adobe Acrobat PDF below:
PS2032_Construction_Progress_Update_2_February_1_2017_Briefing
PS2032_Construction_Progress_Update_2_February_1,_2017_Map
The information below will remain unchanged for each update:
For the safety of pedestrians and crew members, please avoid approaching workers that are actively engaged in the construction process. BGJWSC staff will be making this information available in a handout form using brochure holders beginning in the middle of next week, or as soon as the displays arrive. Those holders will be spaced out along the available walking path and in adjacent business areas, such as Circle K, Benny’s Red Barn, Sea Palms Resort office, our construction staging area (at the corner of Palmetto and Frederica), and other locations along the route.
What
Construction of a dedicated 16-inch force main for wastewater discharge. The 16-inch pipe will have a 14-inch inside diameter and will replace the current 8-inch force main that has exceeded design capacity. This 8-inch line has been in constant use for over 30 years.
The method of construction is ‘trenchless’ in which all pipe installation will be completed through horizontal drilling technology to avoid open trenches and road closures. While this will result in a greater project cost, this method is preferred in order to minimize the inconvenience to the community and protect the tree canopy.
Through BGJWSC efforts at obtaining the use of property adjacent to the project for staging equipment and materials, Palmetto St will have no more than a partial lane closure during limited periods of the project. Traffic control will be present, where necessary, throughout the project.
No services will be intentionally disrupted during the project. Any environmental impacts due to construction activities will be restored during each phase.
Where
Frederica Road areas affected during project –
(Dates are estimates, exact dates will be determined when construction begins)
S. Harrington Road:
closed for two 12 to 24-hr windows during pipe pullback
Should occur end of January
Palmetto Street:
no more than one lane closed at the intersection with Frederica Road.
Should occur end of March to end of April
3rd and 4th Ave:
Through traffic closed
Should occur 18 days in April
West of 6th Avenue:
one lane closure
Should occur 18 days in April
Pedestrian Path Detour on Frederica Road –
Harrogate Road:
Detour between North Windward Drive and Palm Drive, to be used during course of construction on Frederica Road east shoulder.
Should occur mid-February to mid-March
Palm Drive and Colonial Drive:
Closure of path segments and temporary reroute of path into Sea Palms Golf Course property, to be used during course of construction on Frederica Road east shoulder.
Should occur mid-March to early April
Equipment and construction trailer will be staged at 3501 Frederica Road for the course of the project. Accommodations have been made with area businesses to avoid congestion and delays.
When
Start of Project – January 2017
Phase 1 (Frederica Road) – January-April 2017
Phase 2 (Palmetto Street) – April-June 2017
Completion of Project – July 2017
Why
The 8-inch force main is too small to support existing sewer customers. Under current conditions, the force main cannot support all the flow from the twenty contributing stations in the basin. This increases the probability of Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs), which impacts the public health and safety. This project is consistent with the corrective actions as directed in compliance with an existing consent order from the Environmental Protection Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources that resulted from recent SSOs. BGJWSC is replacing this small, incompatible pipe with a new, larger 16-inch diameter force main pipe. A larger pipe will be able to provide adequate sewer services to the public and reduce the potential for SSOs.
This project is being funded by capital reserves at a cost of approximately $3.4 million. No SPLOST funds will be used.
Who
This project was designed by Four Waters Engineering, Inc., will be managed by the Planning & Construction Division of the BGJWSC and construction will be performed by T.B. Landmark Construction.
TB Landmark specializes in horizontal direction drill (HDD) which a majority of the construction requires. TB Landmark has the qualifications BGJWSC has specified for this project. The anticipated construction equipment for this project may include a HDD Drilling Rig, Excavators, Vacuum/Recycling Trucks, Dump Trucks, Loading/Unloading Trucks, and HDD Mud Mix Recycler.
Contact for this project is the BGJWSC Project Manager:
Todd Kline, PE, Senior Engineer,
Planning & Construction Division
Brunswick-Glynn County
Joint Water & Sewer Commission
1703 Gloucester St
Brunswick, GA 31520
Office: 912.261.7126
Regular project updates will be available on BGJWSC’s website – http://www.bgjwsc.org/
Should it be flushed or not? Many citizens in our community may find themselves questioning whether or not they are able to flush certain substances/items. If you find that you are asking yourself, “can I flush this?” allow BGJWSC to help you.
Remember the 3 P’s: Pee, Poop and Paper. Only two things should ever be flushed down the toilet through our sewer system, human excrement and toilet paper. Both are easily broken down within the sewer system allowing it to work as designed. It is safe to say anything that is not one of the two should be disposed of by other means.
Here is why:
Flushing any type of these items can cause a blockage in the sewer system that may result in the community or your own sewer becoming blocked. Blockages to your home plumbing could cost thousands of dollars. Do yourself a favor and simply dispose of these items in the proper ways.
Remember Toilets are not Trashcans!
For more information, , the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) is working collaboratively with other associations and groups to find common ground and safe solutions for both utilities and the environment. The Association is advocating for elimination of harmful products and ingredients when possible and education of the public about proper disposal practices. In addition, the Association is working with its members and other partners to create and support programs that continue to bring this vital issue to the forefront.
http://nacwa.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1581&Itemid=335
This For Your Information post is available as a printable PDF here: Toilets_Are_Not_Trashcans
For your consideration, please review the agenda for the Orientation For BGJWSC Commission Members which is scheduled for Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 8:00 a.m.:
2017_Commission_Orientation_Day_Agenda_February_02,_2017 – Posted 1/30/17
BGJWSC_Orientation_For_Commission_Members_Public_Notice_February_2,_2017 – Posted 1/25/17
For your consideration, please review the agenda for the Commission Meeting which shall meet on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.:
BGJWSC_Commission_Meeting_February_02,_2017 – Posted 2/1/17
BGJWSC_Commission_Public_Notice_February_2,_2017 – Posted 1/25/17
The details below outline the project referred to as PS2032, which is located in the area between North Harrington Road and Palmetto Street on Frederica Road, on the northern half of St Simons Island. This wastewater force main basin serves approximately 3,400 customers north of and including Sea Palms West. This improvement is required in order to continue serving this existing customer base and also prepare the way for future growth.
Construction has begun. Routine updates to this briefing will be posted every two weeks following a planning meeting with BGJWSC, Glynn County and contract construction personnel. The first onsite planning meeting occurred Tuesday, January 17, 2017. Following future meetings, progress will be reported in advance to the next phase of construction.
TB Landmark’s drill rig is set up at Pump Station 2032 between Spanish Oaks Cove and North Harrington Road. The crew will be fusing pipe south of Benny’s Red Barn Restaurant to the east and will pull pipe underground at that location at the end of this week. The pedestrian path will remain open with cones identifying the pedestrian route.
On Monday 1/23/17, the crew will move the drill rig in front of the Sea Palms Golf Course just south of North Windward Drive. A temporary bike path will be installed around the drill rig with special golf ball netting to protect pedestrians. Pipe will be fused in the Glynn County right-of-way on South Harrington Road and will be pulled underground before the end of the week. South Harrington Road will be closed for the pipe pullback operation. This closure will be approximately 12- 24 hrs. When the pipe has safely been pulled in, the road will be opened.
On Friday 1/27/17, the drill rig will stay at the same location, but turn around to the south and drill the opposite way. Pipe will be fused along the pedestrian path at Long Point Drive, 500 foot length. The path will be closed for through passing and pedestrian traffic will be re-routed from Palm Drive to Harrogate Road to North Windward Dr and vice versa from south to north. TB Landmark expects to pull this pipe underground by Friday 2/3/17. At that point, the detour will be removed.
During this initial phase of the project, the Glynn County Public Works Department will be cutting dead limbs, or “deadwooding,” over Frederica Rd. on St. Simons Island beginning today, Wednesday, January 18, 2017. Work will be conducted during a limited time frame of 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday until the work is complete. Work will start at Palm Dr. and proceed north to Lawrence Rd. Because this work is being conducted directly above the roadway, motorist should anticipate single lane closures, momentary full road closure, and in some areas, a full detour may be necessary. Dr. Don Gardner, County Extension Agent and County Arborist, has assessed and approved all limb cutting within the area of this project.
Pictured below, Glynn County Commissioner Peter Murphy discusses the dead limb removal with Col. Tom Boland, BGJWSC Deputy Director, BGJWSC Chairman Don Elliott, Stacy Culbreath and Chuck Flowers of Glynn County Engineering.
For questions on the “deadwooding” project, please contact Glynn County Public Works at 912-554-7746.
For the safety of pedestrians and crew members, please avoid approaching workers that are actively engaged in the construction process. BGJWSC staff will be making this information available in a handout form using brochure holders beginning in the middle of next week, or as soon as the displays arrive. Those holders will be spaced out along the available walking path and in adjacent business areas, such as Circle K, Benny’s Red Barn, Sea Palms Resort office and others along the route. Exact locations will be made available in the week 2 update.
A copy of both the map image and this report are available as an Adobe Acrobat PDF below:
PS2032_Construction_Progress_Briefing_Week_1_January_17_2017
PS2032_Construction_Progress_Map_Week_1_January_17,_2017
The information below will remain unchanged for each update:
Construction of a dedicated 16-inch force main for wastewater discharge. The 16-inch pipe will have a 14-inch inside diameter and will replace the current 8-inch force main that has exceeded design capacity. This 8-inch line has been in constant use for over 30 years.
The method of construction is ‘trenchless’ in which all pipe installation will be completed through horizontal drilling technology to avoid open trenches and road closures. While this will result in a greater project cost, this method is preferred in order to minimize the inconvenience to the community and protect the tree canopy.
Through BGJWSC efforts at obtaining the use of property adjacent to the project for staging equipment and materials, Palmetto St will have no more than a partial lane closure during limited periods of the project. Traffic control will be present, where necessary, throughout the project.
No services will be intentionally disrupted during the project. Any environmental impacts due to construction activities will be restored during each phase.
Frederica Road areas affected during project –
(Dates are estimates, exact dates will be determined when construction begins)
S. Harrington Road:
Palmetto Street:
3rd and 4th Ave:
West of 6th Avenue:
Pedestrian Path Detour on Frederica Road –
Harrogate Road:
Palm Drive and Colonial Drive:
Equipment and construction trailer will be staged at 3501 Frederica Road for the course of the project. Accommodations have been made with area businesses to avoid congestion and delays.
Start of Project – January 2017
Phase 1 (Frederica Road) – January-April 2017
Phase 2 (Palmetto Street) – April-June 2017
Completion of Project – July 2017
The 8-inch force main is too small to support existing sewer customers. Under current conditions, the force main cannot support all the flow from the twenty contributing stations in the basin. This increases the probability of Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs), which impacts the public health and safety. This project is consistent with the corrective actions as directed in compliance with an existing consent order from the Environmental Protection Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources that resulted from recent SSOs. BGJWSC is replacing this small, incompatible pipe with a new, larger 16-inch diameter force main pipe. A larger pipe will be able to provide adequate sewer services to the public and reduce the potential for SSOs.
This project is being funded by capital reserves at a cost of approximately $3.4 million. No SPLOST funds will be used.
This project was designed by Four Waters Engineering, Inc., will be managed by the Planning & Construction Division of the BGJWSC and construction will be performed by T.B. Landmark Construction.
TB Landmark specializes in horizontal direction drill (HDD) which a majority of the construction requires. TB Landmark has the qualifications BGJWSC has specified for this project. The anticipated construction equipment for this project may include a HDD Drilling Rig, Excavators, Vacuum/Recycling Trucks, Dump Trucks, Loading/Unloading Trucks, and HDD Mud Mix Recycler.
Contact for this project is the BGJWSC Project Manager:
Todd Kline, PE, Senior Engineer,
Planning & Construction Division
Brunswick-Glynn County
Joint Water & Sewer Commission
1703 Gloucester St
Brunswick, GA 31520
Office: 912.261.7126
Regular project updates will be available on BGJWSC’s website – http://www.bgjwsc.org/
Invitation_To_Bid_-_Landscaping_Services_To_The_BGJWSC – Added 1/13/17
Copy_of_BGJWSC_Location-Site_List-Landscape_Services_IFB – Added 1/13/17
Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: Monday, January 30, 2017 – 11:00 a.m.
Deadline For Questions: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 – 5:00 p.m.
Bids Due By NO LATER THAN: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 12:00 NOON.
Every day is a celebration of diversity at the BGJWSC. We’re proud of the well-trained, dedicated staff that we employ to serve our community 24 hours a day, 365 days every year. Whether you are a rate payer or a visitor to the community, you benefit at home, work or play from the hard work performed by our staff made up of varied ages, races, genders, nationalities and backgrounds.
We recognize that our agency, our community and our country would look vastly different if not for the work performed by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his partners, efforts that ushered in the changes that came about during the civil rights movement in the 1960s. We honor the legacy of Dr. King on the federal holiday reserved in his name which takes place each year on the third Monday in January.
We encourage you to take this opportunity to join others across our nation in recognition of the struggles faced by this vital figure in the modern era. The Corporation for National & Community Service, a U.S. Government agency, has resources available to assist you in meeting a tangible need or a need of the spirit by engaging in local service projects that “strengthen communities, empower individuals, bridge barriers, and create solutions.”
Though our administrative offices will be closed Monday, January 16 in honor of Dr. King, crew members, such as the ones featured above with their sanitary sewer vacuum trucks, will continue to be available to assist you around the clock by calling our after-hours number, 912-634-0258.
Request_For_Proposals_For_Human_Resources_Services_To_The_BGJWSC_2017 – Added 1/13/17
Addendum_No_1_-_HR_Services – Added 1/27/17
Addendum No 2 – HR Services – Added 2/13/17
Addendum No 3 – HR Services – Added 2/27/17
Addendum No 4 – HR Services – Added 3/28/17
BIDS PUT ON HOLD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
For your consideration, please review the minutes for the Commission Meeting from December 15, 2016:
BGJWSC_Commission_Meeting_Minutes_December_15_2016_W_Att.docx
To read the minutes, please open or download the pdf from the link above or you may see more below: