This project involved a $115 million design and construction contract to completely demolish and rebuild a third of the Ann Arbor Wastewater Treatment Plant and renovate the balance of the plant. This 30-mgd plant project is the largest capital project in the city’s history. During construction, the plant remained operational at all times to treat wastewater while demolitions and renovations were taking place. The City of Ann Arbor Wastewater Treatment Plant project won the 2017 American Society of Civil Engineers Michigan section Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award.
Overview
PMA Role
PMA provided owner’s representative service throughout the design and construction phases. PMA created a preliminary construction schedule and providing cash flow analyses. PMA also provided project controls services that include schedule review, schedule analysis, and change order management; PMA is also managing the contractor payment process. Other services included facilitating workshops to develop and review the baseline schedule requirement prior to the contractor submittal and reviewing the contractor’s schedule submittal for compliance with the contract documents.
