Projects

Capital Improvement Program and Water Rate Study
Oak Brook, IL
Reviewed capital needs, storage requirements, historical cost and budget information, O&M costs, etc. Conducted a site tour of facilities, review of main break records, outside customer information and worked with Village Staff to determine future capital needs. Presented several financial alternatives for debt and no debt scenarios, developed present and future water rate recommendations and presented the findings to the Village Board.


Wastewater Treatment Alternatives – Islamorada
Florida Keys, FL
Evaluation of an existing wastewater treatment plant. Determining capital improvements required to meet new environmental regulations. Worked with Department of Environmental Regulations and Village of Islamorada to determine the most cost effective treatment option.


Lake County System Water Lake Michigan Water Study
Lake County, IL
Develop alternatives for improvements to existing well water system versus obtaining a Lake Michigan water supply, including a computer analysis of the existing system, water quality concerns, aesthetics, etc. Develop several options for a Lake Michigan supply, contact potential suppliers, develop costs and make recommendation for an informed decision.


Watermain Upgrade and Installation
Mokena, IL
Addition of 5,300 feet of watermain in a suburban residential area to increase fire flow and reliability of service. AIT provided complete design, permitting, bidding, and construction observation services. Worked with municipal officials and residents to minimize disruption to landscape and sidewalks.



30 in. Watermain and Booster Station Upgrade
City of Merrillville, IN
Design of 8,500 feet of 30” diameter watermain and booster station upgrades on a state road consisting of businesses, residences, and a golf course. AIT provided all design services and construction management services. Obtained eight different permits with various state agencies while meeting concerns of all municipal officials, businesses, and residents.



Watermain Replacement
Hobart, IN
Replacement of 2000 feet of old cast iron watermain with new ductile iron watermain in an urban area. Project included coordination of all service line transfers and restoration in affected work area. AIT provided complete permitting, bidding, and construction management services. Required close coordination with City, residents, and businesses for service line transfers.



Master Metering Station and in-line Booster Station
Chicago, IL
Design and installation of prefabricated meter vault for master metering of water supply. AIT prepared all design drawings and specifications for the project. Obtained all state and federal permits. Also provided all project bidding and construction observation services.



Arrowhead Watermain Replacement
Wheaton, IL
Replacement of 1,600 feet of old cast iron watermain with new ductile iron watermain in an urban area. Project includes an automated emergency interconnect with adjacent water system. AIT provided complete permitting, bidding, and construction management services.



Liberty Ridge Watermain Replacement
Wheaton, IL
Replacement of 2,600 feet of old cast iron watermain with new ductile iron watermain in an residential area. Project included coordination of all service line transfers and restoration in affected work area. AIT provided complete permitting, bidding, and construction management services.



Calumet Road Watermain Replacement
Chesterton, IN
Replacement of 700 feet of old cast iron watermain with new ductile iron watermain in an urban area. Project includes IDEM permit, utility coordination, communication with the City. Preparation of bid package.


CR250 Water Main Replacement
Valparaiso, IN
Replacement of 750 feet of asbestos cement water main with wrapped ductile iron, directionally drilled, in a very tight area with substantial horizontal and vertical curves. Design Memorandum, survey, soil borings preparation of bid package, with alternate materials. Obtained permits from Porter County, IDEM, USCOE.



Ardmore Avenue Culvert Water Main Replacement
Portage, IN
Design, permitting and bid documents for replacing an existing water main due to the installation of a new, larger drainage culvert. To avoid various utilities, etc. directionally drilling was specified.



2nd Avenue Water Main Improvements
Gary, IN
Installation of 400 feet of water main to eliminate several dead end water mains to improve water distribution and fire flow in a residential area of Gary.



CN/Kirk Yard Water Mains
Gary, IN
Represent owner’s interests during major rail yard improvements, including impacts on existing water mains and customers, need for additional water service to area due to redevelopment. Included is the review of developer plans and recommendations to client for any necessary response to the development.


Mississippi Street Water Main Relocation
Merrillville, IN
Review relocation needs due to major road widening with its inherent conflicts, review of water American Infrastructure Technologies, LLC 825 N. Cass Ave, Suite 310, Westmont, IL 60559 P-630-325-8000; F-630-756-4152; www.aminfratech.com main age, obtaining easements, capability and potential routes for eliminating conflicts with sewers and drainage structures.



Gary Airport Expansion Project
Development of conceptual and detailed design to relocate water main facilities to allow for expansion of runways at Gary International Airport. Permitting, Coordination with other utilities. Preparation of specifications and bidding documents.



Capital Program Management Services
For a private water utility, Management of numerous water main replacement and relocation projects, the majority due to road/highway improvements. Review roadway projects for water utility impact, develop water main design, obtain necessary permits, attend coordination meetings on behalf of IAWC, review change orders, manage budgets and schedules for client, and enter final project costs and quantities in the utility accounting system.