Washington, D.C.
Division U – Northeast Boundary Tunnel Utility Relocation Project
Division U – Northeast Boundary Tunnel Utility Relocation Project
Location
Owner/Client
DC Water
JA Underground
Contracting Goals
28% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), 4% Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), 32% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), 6% Women Owned Business Enterprise (WBE)
In preparation for construction of the Northeast Boundary Tunnel Project, scheduled to start in 2017, DC Water is working to relocate existing water, sewer, gas, electric, and communication services at pivotal points along the tunnel alignment. The relocation of these services along the future tunnel alignment is critical for successful completion of the project. DC Water is coordinating efforts with Washington Gas, Pepco, and Verizon during the process to minimize disruptions in these services.
L. S. Caldwell & Associates, Inc. (LSC) has responsibility for the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Fair Share Objective initiatives for the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority’s (DC Water) Clean Rivers Project. This $2.6 billion program is the result of a Consent Decree signed by the District of Columbia, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Justice. DC Water was required to clean up the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers by 2025. Seven discrete portions of the work, called Divisions, are underway; totaling approximately $819,368,566.00. Twelve Divisions are anticipated.
In addition to compliance program development, LSC’s role includes:
- Introduction of an online reporting system that tracks usage of minority-owned and women-owned businesses on the projects, as well as online collection of employment data on behalf of DC Water.
- Outreach to protected class businesses is also fundamental to its mission, as is ensuring compliance with Davis Bacon Act requirements.
- Implementation of DC Water Works Interim Employment Program during development of the Permanent Employment Program.
