image-36

I-69 Major Moves 2020 Expansion Project

I-69 Major Moves 2020 Expansion Project

DCIM\100MEDIA\DJI_0003.JPG
image-36
DCIM\100MEDIA\DJI_0055.JPG
DCIM\100MEDIA\DJI_0043.JPG
DCIM\100MEDIA\DJI_0025.JPG
DCIM\100MEDIA\DJI_0029.JPG
DCIM\100MEDIA\DJI_0032.JPG
image-30

I-69 Major Moves 2020 Expansion Project

Client

Milestone Contractors, L.P. INDOT

Follow Us On

Facebook-f Youtube Linkedin-in

Project Description: The Design-Build Best Value contract to I-69 created an added travel lane in each direction to the median between State 37 Road (Exit 205) and State Road 38 (Exit 219) and a southbound lane along the shoulder between 116th Street and the new interchange at the 106th Street exit ramp.  The I-69 and Campus Parkway was converted from a traditional diamond to diverging diamond interchange.  The project widened and rehabilitated five twin bridges on I-69 and reconstructed three overpass bridges.

The state of Indiana and INDOT have a legacy of delivering Design-Build projects through a fixed scope and low bid procurement process.  The I-69 Major Moves 2020 built on this legacy and implemented the first Design-Build Best Value project procurement delivered by INDOT.  During this procurement, the project was broken into segments for evaluation which could be constructed for a fixed budget.  Additional value in the selection process was given to more completed segments.  The process allowed for elements of the scope to be changed if it was demonstrated the end product was as good or better than the original scope.

The budget established for the project was $85 million.  Additional value was recognized for being able to deliver extended length of added travel lanes to I-69.  IFA recognized the proposal delivered an extended design life for the pavement, rehabilitation of additional structures and added widening accomplished 18 percent more than was estimated within the $85 million budget.  The additional value was accomplished through:

  • The team developed efficiencies for Milestone Contractors through better maintenance of traffic which allowed for greater production.  The rehabilitation of the existing lanes was completed during nighttime lane closures.  Once rehabilitation was constructed, the widening for the added travel lanes was completed behind temporary concrete barriers separating traffic from construction.  The separation created increased safety for the traveling public and construction workers.  The increased construction production also resulted in the delivery of additional length of added travel lanes on I-69.  
  • The largest innovation was the pavement design which maximized keeping the existing pavement in place and the new widened pavement section.
  • The rehabilitated pavement minimized milling of recently surfaced pavement to only what was needed to create a continuous 2% cross slope.  It resulted in keeping more of the existing pavement and resulted in a 25% increase in pavement design life. 
  • The pavement widening consisted of a 14-inch HMA pavement section that exceeded the functional and structural performance thresholds.  When combined with the proposed rehabilitation strategy, the total tonnage of HMA required per linear foot is reduced from 6.41 Tons/lft to 5.03 Tons/lft, resulting in a 27% increase in the length of interstate that can be improved. 

Approximate Project Cost:  $95,000,000

Breadth of Services Provided by UNITED: Topographical Survey, Roadway Design, Bridges Design, Drainage Design, Signing Design, Signals Design, and Lighting Design

image-44

Columbus State Street Connection

Columbus State Street Connection

image-44
image-43
image-42
image-41
image-40
image-39
image-38

Columbus State Street Connection

Client

City of Columbus

Follow Us On

Facebook-f Youtube Linkedin-in

Project Description: The State Street Connection Project serves as an initiative to encourage economic growth and development within East Columbus by reconnecting it with Downtown Columbus. The project created a wider side path along the north side of State Street from Central Avenue to Mapleton Street and also included significant architectural enhancements to the Haw Creek Bridge, the incorporation of new greenspaces, and the addition of sculptural elements along the path. Consistent with the City’s branding scheme, the sculptural elements and crosswalks incorporate the Dancing Cs. A new gateway feature was constructed at the intersection of Central Avenue, delineating the entrance into East Columbus and providing an upgraded connection to the Columbus People Trail.

Approximate Project Cost: $4,287,000

Breadth of Services Provided: Topographical Survey, Right-of-Way Engineering, Civil Engineering Design, and Project Management

image-59

I-69 and 106th Street Interchange

I-69 and 106th Street Interchange

image-62
image-61
image-60
image-59
image-58
image-57
image-56
image-55

I-69 and 106th Street Interchange

Client

Indiana Department of Transportation(INDOT)

Follow Us On

Facebook-f Youtube Linkedin-in

Project Description:  This multi-agency project with INDOT, City of Fishers, and Hamilton County provided a new interchange on I-69 at 106th street that has served as a catalyst for economic development while reducing congestion along the busy I-69 corridor. The purpose of the project was to create a new access point to I-69 and improve the traffic operations of the adjacent interchanges at 96th Street and 116th Street. United was selected and worked through the evaluation of the different interchange alternatives. The chosen alternative for the interchange featured a two-lane, oval-shaped roundabout on 106th Street over I-69 including ramps to and from both directions of the interstate. Two separate two-lane bridges carry one direction of traffic. The westbound traffic bridge on the north side of 106th Street was also designed to accommodate pedestrians.

Approximate Construction Cost:  $21,000,000

Breadth of Services Provided: Traffic Counting, Traffic Analysis, Road Design, Bridge Design, Hydraulics, Pavement Design, Utility Coordination, Regulatory Permits, Right-of-Way Engineering, and Land Acquisition

image-63

City of Wabash Headworks Project

City of Wabash Headworks Project

image-71
image-69
image-70
image-68
image-67
image-66
image-64
image-65
image-63

City of Wabash Headworks Project

Client

City of Wabash

Follow Us On

Facebook-f Youtube Linkedin-in

Project Description: The project included pumping and screening upgrades at a headworks facility with hydraulic capacity of 30 MGD. The existing headworks structure was reconfigured following the removal of two screw pumps with the addition of parallel fine mechanical screens, dual washer compactors, four submersible pumps with variable frequency drives (VFDs) and automated controls, slide gates, a trolley hoist assembly, and headworks screening building. Floatables and debris entering the plant were reduced, as well as improved reliability, control, and monitoring of pumping operations. The original/overall design was also provided by United staff in the 1990s.

Approximate Construction Cost: $2,100,000

Breadth of Services Provided: Design Engineering, Bid Assistance, Construction Administration

image-188

Hartford City Commissioners Drain Project

Hartford City Commissioners Drain Project

image-188
image-187
image-186

Hartford City Commissioners Drain Project

Client

City of Hartford City, Indiana

Follow Us On

Facebook-f Youtube Linkedin-in

Project Description:  Project included complete separation of the sanitary/storm systems, new sanitary sewers and storm sewers.  A CSO was eliminated from the system by this project.

Approximate Project Cost:  $1,400,000

Breadth of Services Provided:  Survey, Design Engineering, Permitting, and Construction Inspection

image-183

Evansville Eastview Terrace

Evansville Eastview Terrace

image-185
image-184
image-183
image-182

Evansville Eastview Terrace

Client

City of Evansville, Indiana

Follow Us On

Facebook-f Youtube Linkedin-in

Project Description:  The project includes approximately 6,500 feet of 48-inch to 96-inch storm sewer to address flooding issues in the Eastview Terrace neighborhood and 3,800 LF of water main relocation.  The proposed storm sewer will discharge to the existing K-3 Lift Station ponding area and includes coordination and permitting with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.  The project design included development of a SWMM model used to size the proposed storm sewer and evaluate the operation of the proposed system under various design storms.

Approximate Project Cost:  $5,600,000

Breadth of Services Provided:  Study & Evaluation, Survey, Design Engineering, Water Main Relocation, Permitting, Bid Assistance, and Construction Inspection

image-176

Cicero Ultraviolet Disinfectant System Replacement

Cicero Ultraviolet Disinfectant System Replacement

image-177
image-181
image-178
image-180
image-176
image-179

Cicero Ultraviolet Disinfectant System Replacement

Client

Town of Cicero

Follow Us On

Facebook-f Youtube Linkedin-in

Project Description: The ultraviolet (UV) disinfection equipment that was installed 26 years earlier at Cicero’s Wastewater Treatment Plant had become outdated and inefficient. Repairing the equipment became problematic due to service issues and difficulty obtaining replacement parts. United Consulting evaluated new UV system options and designed improvements to modernize the facility and provide proper disinfection.

Approximate Project Cost: $400,000

Breadth of Services Provided: Equipment Evaluation, Design Engineering, Bid Assistance, Construction Administration / Periodic Inspection

Approximate Project Cost: $1,600,000

Breadth of Services Provided: Equipment Evaluation, Design Engineering, Bid Assistance, Construction Administration / Periodic Inspections

image-168

New Albany Raw Wastewater Lift and Dump Station

New Albany Raw Wastewater Lift and Dump Station

image-175
image-174
image-173
image-172
image-171
image-170
image-169
image-168

New Albany Raw Wastewater Lift and Dump Station

Client

City of New Albany

Follow Us On

Facebook-f Youtube Linkedin-in

Project Description: The New Albany Wastewater Plant had needs at its headworks (raw wastewater pumping station) for a collection system cleaning equipment dump station. The raw pump station required valve replacement, piping modifications, and painting of the dry pit piping system. Another portion of the raw pumping system improvements included the addition of a third submersive pump, VFD, controls, and appurtenances. The Truck Dump Station portion of the project included new facilities for interior truck dumping and mechanical screening equipment to remove debris from the influent plant flow. New structures and a building were included in the project.

Approximate Project Cost: $1,600,000

Breadth of Services Provided: Equipment Evaluation, Design Engineering, Bid Assistance, Construction Administration / Periodic Inspections

image-163

New Castle CSO Mitigation Project 8B

New Castle CSO Mitigation Project 8B

image-167
image-166
image-165
image-164
image-163

New Castle CSO Mitigation Project 8B

Client

City of New Castle

Follow Us On

Facebook-f Youtube Linkedin-in

Project Description: The second phase of New Castle’s CSO Long-Term Control Plan (LTCP) included new sanitary and storm sewer projects in a central portion of the city. The project included placing approximately 6,400 feet of new storm sewer (ranging from 12 to 36 inches in diameter) and 1,000 feet of new sanitary sewer. The project dramatically improved storm drainage for the community and mitigated the impact of the CSOs. Roadway, sidewalk, and ADA improvements were also made as part of the project.

Approximate Project Cost: $2,800,000

Breadth of Services Provided: CSO LTCP Preparation, Financing Assistance, Design Engineering, Land Acquisition Assistance, Bid Assistance, Construction Administration/Periodic Inspection, Post-Construction Monitoring

image-155

New Castle CSO Mitigation Project 3B

New Castle CSO Mitigation Project 3B

image-157
image-155
image-156
image-155
image-154
image-153
image-152
image-148
image-144
image-145

New Castle CSO Mitigation Project 3B

Client

City of New Castle

Follow Us On

Facebook-f Youtube Linkedin-in

Project Description: The first phase of New Castle’s CSO Long-Term Control Plan (LTCP) included a large sewer separation project that included the placement of approximately 14,000 feet of new storm sewer (ranging from 12 to 60 inches in diameter) with 2,000 feet of new sanitary sewer.  The project dramatically improved storm drainage for the community and mitigated the impact of the CSOs.  Roadway, sidewalk, and ADA improvements were also made as part of the project.

Approximate Project Cost: $7,000,000

Breadth of Services Provided: CSO LTCP Preparation, Financing Assistance, Design Engineering, Land Acquisition Assistance, Bid Assistance, Construction Administration/Periodic Inspection, Post-Construction Monitoring