Engineering Report

Borough of West Cape May

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

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.

National Waterworks is preparing the necessary computer specifications needed to properly run the software systems. Borough to secure a minimum of three (3) proposals for supplying two (2) computers.

Borough has drafted technical specifications for the installation of the water meters. Remington, Vernick & Walberg to review the specifications and develop the appropriate construction documents for bidding purposes.

USDA FY2004 Water & Sewer Replacement Project - “Phase 2”:

USDA

There will be an on-site status report meeting with USDA on Friday, September 5, 2008 at 1:00 PM.

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.
Storm drainage is complete.
Paving is complete.
Outstanding items of work to be completed include concrete curb and pavement markings.

The construction is complete.
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.