September 24, 2008

Engineering Report

Borough of West Cape May

            USDA FY2003 Water & Sewer Replacement Project – Remote Water Meter Reading System:

• Status: 

• Remington, Vernick & Walberg had requested and USDA has given approval to use their funds for the purchasing of the necessary hardware, software and meters from National Waterworks.  National Waterworks is preparing a detailed equipment list and pricing.

• The City of Cape May has amended an intermunicipal agreement relative to the cost of improvements to service to accommodate the proposed remote water meter reading system. 

• Borough to secure a minimum of three (3) proposals for supplying two (2) computers.

• National Waterworks has prepared and submitted copies of the sole proprietary purchasing agreement.  Remington, Vernick & Walberg to review and forward to Borough Solicitor for review.

• Remington, Vernick & Walberg are preparing the specifications and construction documents for bidding the meter installation.

            NJDOT Municipal Aid:  

• Grant application has been approved by NJDOT in the amount of $143,000.00.   Work includes reconstruction of Sixth Avenue beginning at CR 607 (Bayshore Road) and proceeding easterly.

• The contract has been awarded to Albrecht & Heun, Inc.

• NJDOT approved the storm sewer replacement change order and the exceeding of the 20% maximum contract amount increase.  This allows the Borough to complete construction up to the maximum grant award.

• Outstanding items of work to be completed include concrete curb and pavement markings.

            Park Boulevard Bike Path:

• The construction is complete, except Contractor to eliminate a puddle in front of 311-313 Park Boulevard.

• Awaiting the as-builts and maintenance bond from Contractor.

• Once as-builts and maintenance bond are received and approved, the retainage shall be released and the project will be closed out.