Wharton_Site_Visit_and_Sign-in_Sheet.pdf

CITY OF WHARTON LEVEE

SOLICITATION

BRIEFING

W9126G23R0372

USACE

Date: 31 January 2023

• General Overview

• Administration

• Major Stakeholder

• Evaluation Criteria

• Problem and plan

• Design

• Overview

• Reach 1

• Reach 2

• Reach 3

• Reach 4

• Special Areas

AGENDA

• Way Ahead

• Timeline

• Site Walk

WHARTON COLORADO RIVER PHASE 1

BLUF: USACE construction project with levees, interior drainage sumps, drainage features to mitigate flood risk/damage to the City of Wharton.

Estimated construction cost range: $25M to $100M

TIME: Summer 2023 to Winter 2024 (18 month duration); looking to award & start NLT June 2023

MAJOR STAKEHOLDERS:

City of Wharton US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE); Fort Worth and Galveston District Texas Department of Transportation (TXDoT) Kansas City (KC) Southern Lewisville Aquatic Environmental Research Facility (LAERF) US Fish and Wild Life

QUESTIONS: All questions/inquiries should be directed to ProjNET Dr. Checks.

BIDS DUE: 17 February 23

CLIN SCHEDULE

EVALUATION CRITERIA

COLORADO RIVER BASIN & WHARTON LOCATION

Wharton and Major Texas Cities

Lower Colorado River Basin

PROBLEM STATEMENT

The City of Wharton has significant existing and historical flooding issues from the Colorado River, Caney Creek, Baughman Slough, and Peach Creek.

Colorado River

Caney Creek

Baughman Slough

Peach Creek

Wharton floods from several drainages

WHARTON LEVEES Wharton Levees is a flood risk reduction system that consists of levees, floodwalls, and sumps with gravity drainage, as shown on the 1% ACE/100-year flood inundation map.

Baughman Slough (Red & Yellow)

• New Levee System (Red) approx. 7000’

• RR Levee Extension – 7000’

• Channel Widening (Yellow) – 6800’

• 1 Interior Sumps (Ahldag)

• Bridge modifications (4): Business 59 bridge, Fulton Street bridge, Moers Lane bridge and Jr College Blvd bridge

Colorado River Phase 1 (Orange)

• New Levee System approx. 12,350’

• 5 Interior Sumps (Rust Sump, Vineyard, Harrison, Panes, Sunset)

• Hughes Street drainage system

Colorado River Phase 2 (Green)

• Levee Extension approx. 6300’ NW & 5,000’ SE

• 1 Interior Sump (Black Collins)

• Polk Street drainage system

Santa Fe Ditch (Pink)

• Embankment Reconstruction

• Bank Armoring

Wharton

PROJECT STATUS

COLORADO PHASE 1:

• Levee and Sump Construction

• Design Contract to update design awarded to Halff 06 Apr 19

• Construction – Award NLT June/July 23 (18-month duration)

COLORADO PHASE 2:

• Levee Extension and Sump Construction

• Design contract awarded to Kenall Nichols/Frees 06 Apr 20

• Design – 35% complete; Final July 22

• Construction advertise:

• Construction award Jan 26 (24-month duration)

BAUGHMAN SLOUGH

• Part of Phase 2 Design contract

• Levee, Sump, channel widening Construction

• Design – 35% complete; Final July 22

• Construction – Award Jan 26 (24-month duration)

PROJECT CLOSE-OUT

• Baseline CW450 – Jul 22

• Revised CW450 – May 25 (34-month increase)

• Fiscal close-out - Dec 25 (7-month duration)

Legend

USACE SWF

USACE Contractor Wharton

USACE SWG Construction

O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D Major Tasks Responsibility Duration Crit Path

Phase 1 Re-advertise & Award USACE SWF * Construction USACE SWG 18 mo * LAERF-design, plant propagation, materials acquisition USACE LAERF LAERF-Implement plantings USACE LAERF LAERF-Monitoring & AM USACE LAERF Mussel survey USACE LAERF 1 mo *

6 mo

FY27 Q3 FY27 Q4 FY28 Q1

20262025

FY26 Q1 FY26 Q2 FY26 Q3 FY26 Q4FY25 Q4FY25 Q2 FY25 Q3 FY27 Q1

18 mo

FY27 Q2

24 mo 36 mo

FY24 Q4FY23 Q4 FY24 Q2 FY24 Q3FY24 Q1FY23 Q2 FY23 Q3FY23 Q1

20242023

FY25 Q1

COLORADO RIVER PHASE 1 - OVERVIEW

COLORADO RIVER PHASE 1 - OVERVIEW

Purpose:

The purpose of the Colorado River Flood Control Project is to reduce flooding impacts to residents within Wharton, Texas.

The Colorado River Flood Control Project Phase 1 consists of:

4 levee reaches 5 interior sump areas Storm sewer relief system Paving improvements Other miscellaneous drainage improvements

Design Specifics Earthen Levee o Approximate length = 11,800 LF o 16-foot top width o Levee patrol road

Interior Gravity Sumps o Sluice structures o Cast-in-place o Sluice and flap gates

The Colorado River Levee Reaches 1-4 will not provide 1% ACE flood protection for the City of Wharton.

A future Reach 1 levee extension across Caney Creek near Glen Flora, Texas will be required for 1% ACE flood protection from the Colorado River for the City of Wharton.

Reach Description:

Reach 1 extends from Rust Private Ranch Road southeast and ties into the southbound US 59 embankment Approximate length = 3,570 LF

Embankment Levee section designed to allow excess required excavation to be placed as levee embankment Utility Penetrations o 24” sanitary sewer effluent line

• Approximate station 335+00

• To remain in service during construction

REACH 1

Rust Private Ranch Road Access to Private Ranch Road shall be maintained throughout the duration of construction

Landowner accessibility to be covered by the Contractor’s traffic control plan

REACH 1

Rust Sump Located on the Rust Property behind

Reach 1 Rust Sump encompasses a portion of the

Wal-Mart/Caney Creek relief channel Rust Sump discharges into the existing

Wal-Mart/Caney Creek relief channel on the riverside of the levee via sluice structure located near levee station 323+50

Excavation Spoils Disposal:

The Rust Disposal Site is located on the northwest side of the Wal-Mart/Caney

Creek relief channel on the Rust property Maximum height of excavation spoils allowed = 6 feet Only material excavated from Levee Reach 1 will be allowed to be spoiled at the

Rust Disposal Site

Staging Area The construction staging area will be located off the US 59 Frontage Road, adjacent to Buc-ee’s Temporary access to this area will be coordinated through TxDOT.

REACH 1

US 59 (TxDOT) Preliminary plans for improvements to US 59 o Bridge upgrade o Underpass turn-around

Levee construction across US 59 o Reach 1 levee embankment ties into the southbound US 59 roadway embankment o Reach 2 levee embankment ties into the northbound US 59 roadway embankment

Coordination and sequencing of construction with TxDOT to include a common access area Estimated construction start date = 2024-2027

Reach 1

Reach 2

REACH 2

Reach Description:

Reach 2 begins on the east side of US 59 and extends southeast to Sheppard Street Approximate length = 5,200 LF

Embankment Levee section designed to allow excess required excavation to be placed as levee embankment Utility Penetrations o Relocated 2” gas line

• Approximate station 51+90

Harrison Sump Harrison Sump is located behind Levee Reach 2 from approximate station 33+00 to 46+00

The sump extends to the north towards W. Milam Street

Harrison Sump discharges into the Colorado River via sluice structure located near levee station 40+00

Vineyard Sump Vineyard Sump is located behind Levee Reach 2 from approximate station 14+00 to 22+00 The sump extends to the north towards Martin Luther King

Boulevard Vineyard Sump discharges into the Colorado River via sluice structure located near levee station 20+50

Vineyard Sump

Harrison Sump

Stockpile Location O&M stockpile location situated adjacent to the northbound lanes of US 59 and just to the north of Levee Reach 2 station 0+00

The stockpile is a permanent store of levee embankment materials to be utilized for future O&M and flood fighting activities

Approximate height allowed = 10 feet

Excavation Spoils Disposal The Harrison Disposal Site is located just north of the intersection of Spanish Camp Road and Hughes Street The Harrison Disposal Site is intended to act as the excavations disposal site for Levee Reaches 2 & 3 Approximate height of excavation spoils allowed = 15 feet Haul route along located along project right-of-way and to the north along Hughes Street

Gas Wells and Pipelines The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) records indicate there are plugged gas wells and dry hole wells in the vicinity of the new levee and sumps o Removal, relocation, or abandonment to be completed by the City of Wharton o Reference General Notes for special requirements

Wetland Mitigation Area Coordination and sequence of construction to facilitate (Lewisville Aquatic Environmental

Research Facility) LAERF’s native vegetation design, propagation, plant installation, & monitoring Located just to the north of Levee Reach 2 from approximate station 14+00 to 22+00 Total area = 1.5 acres The mitigation area grading is included in project CLINs Priority in schedule completion

Invasive Species Removal The Contractor is required to provide a Vegetation Free Zone (VFZ) o Minimum distance of 15 feet from the toe of the levee o Includes removal of large trees and shrubs beyond that distance that have the potential for the individual root zones to encroach into the VFZ A large stand of bamboo exists along the Reach 2 levee centerline (approximate station 12+00) o Contractor is required to remove this vegetation in its entirety The Contractor shall obtain services of a qualified contractor with experience in removing invasive plant species.

REACH 3

Reach Description:

Reach 3 extends from Sheppard Street southeast and ties into the Kansas City Southern

(KCS) Railroad embankment Approximate length = 1,650 LF

Embankment Levee section designed to allow excess required excavation to be placed as levee embankment Utility Penetrations o Two utility penetration called out at the start of Reach 3 (approximate station 0+25)

• Relocated 6” water line

• Relocated 3” force main

Panes Sump Panes Sump is located in the northwest quadrant of the intersection of Levee Reach 3 and the

KCS Railroad Panes Sump discharges into the Colorado River via sluice structure located near levee station

14+25 The Elm Street Storm Drain Extension connects Sunset Sump and Panes Sump. The system follows the Levee Reach 4 alignment, runs underneath the KCS Railroad embankment, and outfalls into Panes Sump

Excavation Spoils Disposal Excavated material from Levee Reach 3 is permitted to be disposed of at the Harrison Disposal Site

Kansas City Southern (KCS) Railroad Proposed improvements within the KCS

Railroad right-of-way o Levee Reach 3 embankment ties into the existing

KCS Railroad embankment o The Elm Street Storm Drain Extension to be bored underneath the KCS Railroad embankment o An underdrain system is to be installed to direct any seepage away from the railroad embankment o Concrete riprap installation where railroad bridge begins Close coordination with KCS Railroad representatives required o Railroad General Notes included in plans

• Contractor required to provide drilling information to KCS/JLL for review and approval before any construction activities commence

• Use of a dozer, backhoe, etc. to pull casing pipe into place will NOT be permitted

• An exhibit indication the plan view, skew, and vertical elevation of the casing must be submitted to KCS upon completion of the project

Kansas City Southern (KCS) Railroad

REACH 4

Embankment

Reach Description Reach 4 extends from the Kansas City Southern Railroad embankment in a southeasterly direction and ties into the southbound Business Highway 59 (Richmond Road) embankment.

Approximate length = 1,150 LF

Sunset Sump Sunset Sump is located behind Levee Reach 4 from approximate station 5+00 to 8+00 Sunset Sump discharges into Panes Sump via the Elm Street

Storm Drain Extension

Elm Street Storm Drain Extension The Elm Street Storm Drain Extension connects Sunset Sump and Panes Sump. The system follows the Levee Reach 4 alignment, bores underneath the KCS Railroad embankment, and outfalls into Panes Sump.

Kansas City Southern (KCS) Railroad Proposed improvements within the KCS

Railroad right-of-way o Levee Reach 4 embankment ties into the existing

KCS Railroad embankment o The Elm Street Storm Drain Extension to be bored underneath the KCS Railroad embankment o An underdrain system is to be installed to direct any seepage away from the railroad embankment o Concrete riprap installation where railroad bridge begins Close coordination with KCS Railroad representatives required o Railroad General Notes included in plans

• Contractor required to provide drilling information to KCS/JLL for review and approval before any construction activities commence

• Use of a dozer, backhoe, etc. to pull casing pipe into place will NOT be permitted

• An exhibit indication the plan view, skew, and vertical elevation of the casing must be submitted to KCE upon completion of the project

Kansas City Southern (KCS) Railroad

Business 59/Richmond Road Storm drain improvements are proposed within the TxDOT right-of-way Reach 4 levee embankment ties into the southbound Business Highway 59 (Richmond Road) embankment.

SPECIAL AREAS

Hughes Street Storm Drain Relief Line The purpose of the Hughes Street storm drain system is to provide relief for Caney Creek Flow along Caney Creek is directed to the low point near the intersection of Spanish Camp Road and Hughes Street and outfalls into Harrison Sump

Approximate length and size = 1,250 LF, 10’x6’ RCB

Hughes Street Storm Drain Relief Line (1 of 3)

Hughes Street Storm Drain Relief Line (2 of 3)

Hughes Street Storm Drain Relief Line (3 of 3)

Colorado River Bank Stabilization Slope repair activities along the Colorado River bank in Reach 2 o Erosion control mats o Geogrid o Rock riprap toe

Closed Landfill City of Wharton Sanitary Landfill closed in 1995 Portions of Reach 2 and Reach 3 abut the existing landfill All areas on plans marked “Landfill” are to remain undisturbed

Dinosaur Park Located at the end of Reach 4 Large dinosaur artwork shall remain in place and measures should be taken so that it is not damaged

Utility Relocation Completed by City of Wharton As-builts to be provided

Endangered Mussel Survey & relocation To be conducted prior to construction by

USACE ERDC

Hessen House Adjacent to dinosaur park Support agency for families Parking lot will be closed for safety Coordination to ensure access to facilities

FUTURE: RAILROAD, TXDOT, WHARTON PROJECTS

KC Southern RR expansion East: 2022;

West: TBD

TxDOT US 59 improvements: JAN2024-

Wharton FM102 & 1301 connection: TBD

Wharton BS & Peach creek (off screen) widening: Design on-going

WAY AHEAD

• TIMELINE:

• Site visit

• Meeting notes & sign in sheet within 1 week of site visit

• Bidder inquiries

• Proposal deadline: 17 FEB 2023

• QUESTIONS: All questions/inquiries should be directed to ProjNET Dr. Checks.

The Solicitation Number: W9126G23R0372 The Bidder Inquiry Key: 4UG4K6-Y9UV8W

Contracting Specialist: Terry Hardin Office: (817) 886-1068 Fax: 817-886-6407 Email: terry.hardin@usace.army.mil mailto:terry.hardin@usace.army.mil

SITE VISIT

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