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.