In September, the City of San José advanced three projects through the Project Delivery Model stage gate process. The Outfall Bridge and Levee Improvements Project successfully passed Stage Gate 2 – Confirm Project Alternative. The Filter Rehabilitation Project advanced through Stage Gate 4 – Approve Preliminary Design. The Digested Sludge Dewatering Facility Project passed Stage Gate 3 – Authorization to Proceed, which allows the team to advertise a Request for Proposals for design-build contractor services in early October.
Field preparation work continued on the Yard Piping and Road Improvements Project. A hazardous materials investigation was conducted under the Advanced Facility Control and Meter Replacement - Phase 2 Project. Conceptual design work continued on the Fire Life Safety and Facility-wide Water Systems Improvements Projects. Field survey work was completed for the Storm Drain System Improvements Project and process shut down planning work started to enable condition assessment work commencing in October.
The Switchgear M4 Replacement and G3 & G3A Removal Project team progressed to 60 percent design completion. Construction on the Digester and Thickener Facilities Upgrade Project reached 50 percent completion.