Repair Electrical Distribution System
Fort Lee, Virginia

Description

This project consisted of the provision of the following:

• 265 pre-cast concrete manholes
• 269 Hand holes
• 116 pad mounted transformers and sectionalizing switches
• 15.5 miles of concrete encased duct bank
• 41 miles of 15kv cable
• 85 miles of 600v cable
• 900 15kV splices and terminations
• 766 street lights
• Demolition
• Horizontal boring under roads
• Communications cabling and splices
• Asbestos removal and disposal
• Encountering hundreds of existing, unforeseen, underground utilities.

Comments

This project involved opening miles of trenches on a base that had a commanding officer who was very strict about the appearance of his base. The project had the potential to be a disastrous claims nightmare, but it was not. Our staff worked with the government's representatives continuously for over two years to make sure the owner suffered no more than absolutely necessary. After miles of trenching, hundreds of unforeseen utility obstructions, and hundreds of outages, Webb Electric Company and the Corps of Engineers were still treating each other professionally and with a great deal of respect. The p project was completed with minimal cost growth, no formal disputes, no unresolved change orders and a happy customer.

Performance Evaluation

Overall Performance Evaluation: Satisfactory

Quote from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers letter dated December 18, 1998:

“Your attention to the technical aspects of the project also proved to be very beneficial. The equipment, cable, etc. was installed right the first time. The changeovers were great. Also, many of the problems encountered in the field were overcome with your recommendations and assistance. You did not allow the project to stop, which enabled the project to be completed on time. Note there were 90 modifications to the project, which encompassed hundreds of differing site conditions, user changes and redesigns. These changes totaled $1,013,335.00 with 211 days of time extensions. Your pricing was considered fair and reasonable.”