General Civil Projects
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Eunice Irrigation Improvements - Eunice, New Mexico - $500,000
Project Name: Eunice Irrigation Improvements Owner: City of Eunice, New Mexico Client: City of Eunice Completion Date: January 2010 Contract Size: $500,000 Engineer: Molzen-Corbin & Associates Project Description: KEAR is providing prime contractor construction services on the Eunice Irrigation Improvements Project in Eunice, New Mexico. The project includes the installation of a new irrigation system that is an extension to the existing wastewater treatment plant expansion project that KEAR is constructing for the City of Eunice and the US Army Corps of Engineers. The irrigation project includes the clear and grub of approximately 56 acres, installation of over 11,000 lineal feet of 6" PVC irrigation piping, which feeds a Side-roll Type Sprinkler Irrigation System. Included in the project was jacking and boring a 30" casing under the existing railroad tracks which separate the treatment plant from the irrigation area. The project was completed in early January 2010 and allowed for an on-time effluent discharge from the newly constructed WWTP.
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Eunice WWTP Improvements - Eunice, New Mexico - $4.5 Million
Project Name: Eunice Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Owner: City of Eunice, New Mexico Client: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers & City of Eunice Completion Date: January 2011 Contract Size: $4.5 Million Engineer: Molzen-Corbin & Associates Project Description: KEAR provided prime contractor construction services on the Eunice Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project in Eunice, New Mexico. This project was part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and was administered by the Albuquerque district of the US Army Corps of Engineers. The project involved the expansion of the existing wastewater treatment plant, along with offsite wastewater system improvements. The project is located on 23 acres and included the construction of new mixed aerated lagoons, faculative settling lagoons, effluent holding pond, influent lift station, headworks, chlorine contact basin, effluent lift station, administration building, irrigation lagoon pumping station complex and refurbishing of an existing irrigation lagoon. The project was completed in January of 2011.
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Hilltop Wastewater Treatment Plant Facility Upgrade & Expansion - Kingman, Arizona - $1.1 Million
Project Name: Hilltop Wastewater Treatment Plant Facility Upgrade & Expansion Owner: City of Kingman, Arizona Contract Size: $1.1 Million Engineer: Brown & Caldwell Project Description: As the largest construction project in the city of Kingman's History, KEAR provided mechanical construction services on the Hilltop WWTP Upgrade and expansion project. As a subcontractor KEAR provided process piping and equipment installation construction services. The project was an expansion to an existing WWTP from 2.08MGD to 5.1 MGD, and KEAR's scope included the installation of process piping inside of buildings and structures, embedded piping specialties, new FRP odor control piping, and new plumbing piping and accessories. KEAR also provided plant startup and commissioning assistance related to all KEAR supplied and installed components. -
Sedona Odor Control Project - Sedona, Arizona - $130,000
Project Name: Sedona Odor Control Project Owner: City of Sedona Client: City of Sedona Completion Date: November 2008 Contract Size: $130,000 Engineer: Woodson Engineering Inc Project Description: As the prime contractor, KEAR is constructing odor control improvements along HWY 89A in the City of Sedona. Currently the existing sewer system is venting directly into the atmosphere, resulting in odor disturbances to local residences. This project involves the installation of a new soil bed odor control system which is designed to eliminate these odors. KEAR is the prime contractor on this project and is working in conjunction with Bohn Biofilter to install this odor control system, water supply piping, and foul air HDPE piping. -
Lake Mary WTP Chlorine Dioxide Facility - Flagstaff, Arizona - $569,000
Project Name: Lake Mary Water Treatment Plant Chlorine Dioxide Facility Owner: City of Flagstaff Client: City of Flagstaff Completion Date: August 2008 Contract Size: $569,000 Engineer: Malcolm Pirnie Project Description: As the prime contractor, KEAR is constructing a new chlorine dioxide facility for the City of Flagstaff at the Lake Mary Water Treatment Plant. The new masonry building addition will house a new chlorine dioxide system for treatment of raw water from Lake Mary. The project includes the building addition, all chlorine equipment, electrical upgrades, instrumentation and control upgrades, asphalt paving, two injection vaults, and 2000 lf of 4” HDPE pipe. The project was completed both on schedule and under the City of Flagstaff's budget. -
Rainbow Valley 5MG Reservoir - Goodyear, Arizona - $3.1 Million
Project Name: Rainbow Valley 5MG Reservoir & Pump Station Owner: City of Goodyear, Arizona Client: MA Mortenson Completion Date: June 2008 Contract Size: $3.1 Million Engineer: Burgess & Niple Project Description: As a subcontractor for MA Mortenson, KEAR is providing complete mechanical construction services for the 5MG reservoir and pump station in Goodyear, Arizona. This project includes the installation, startup and testing of a new vertical turbine pump station and all related suction and discharge piping. Also included in the contract is installation and startup of a chlorination facility and site storm drain work. This project was completed in early June 2008. 
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Desert Broom Park - Phoenix, Arizona - $3.0 Million
Project Name: Desert Broom Park Owner: City of Phoenix, Arizona Client: MA Mortenson Completion Date: March 2008 Contract Size: $3.0 Million Engineer: Olsson & Associates Project Description: KEAR provided complete CM@Risk services for the construction of the new park at Tatum and Cave Creek Roads. This project consists of the complete construction of a new park at Tatum and Cave Creek Roads in Phoenix, AZ. The main focal point of the park is two new open space turf areas (soccer fields). Supporting elements for the soccer field are also included in the new construction. This included a soccer field lighting, a paved entry, eighty-space parking lot with lighting, pedestrian walkways, landscaping, and Ramadas with associated lighting. The project also included a rest room with associated water, sewer, electrical, lighting, and water fountain. -
CAP - Pilot Monorail Trash Rake - Buckeye, Arizona - $2.0 Million
Project Name: Hassayampa Pilot Monorail Trash Rake Owner: Central Arizona Project Completion Date: November 2007 Contract Size: $2.0 Million Engineer: CAP, KPFF Engineers, ELMCO Project Description: This project consisted of the complete engineering, design, and construction of a new monorail trash raking and removal system for the Hassayampa Pumping Plant. The existing raking system was removed, and a new monorail system was designed and installed. In conjunction with CAP, KEAR coordinated the structural, mechanical and electrical design for this project, and executed the complete construction of the new monorail structural concrete caissons, foundations, structural steel, electrical, I &C, and startup/testing services.
Systems: Brackett Green Monorail Trash Rake, Eimco Water Technologies (parent company)
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Sedona Wastewater Reclamation Plant Upgrades - Sedona, Arizona - $2,180,800
Project Name: Sedona Wastewater Reclamation Plant Upgrades Owner: City of Sedona, Arizona Client: City of Sedona, Arizona Completion Date: October 2007 Contract Size: $2,180,800 Architect: CH2MHill - Tempe, Arizona Project Description: This project consisted of miscellaneous upgrades to the existing wastewater reclamation facility in the City of Sedona. The existing aeration system was upgraded and expanded to handle increased flows, including new aeration system, FRP baffles, new mixers, and new return pumps. The existing solids handling building received a new centrifuge and related piping and controls, along with sludge grinder replacement and a new polymer feed system. KEAR installed a new reuse vertical turbine pump and related yard piping to allow for increased options for plant reuse water discharge. The plant SCADA system was also upgraded to handle all new equipment and increased plant processes. 
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CAP - Dual Waterlines to Headquarters - Phoenix, Arizona - $1.4 Million
Project Name: CAP Dual Waterlines to Headquarters Owner: Central Arizona Project Completion Date: January 2007 Contract Size: $1.4 Million Engineer: CSA Engineering Project Description: This project consisted of the complete installation of over 13,000 linear feet of 4” and 12,000 lineal feet of 16” PVC waterline along the Central Arizona Project Canal. The water-line was constructed from the existing City of Phoenix Tramanto Pump station, extending along the CAP canal, across Happy Valley Road, and terminating at the Central Arizona Project corporate headquarters. KEAR provided complete pipeline excavation, bedding, installation, backfill and testing services resulting in a safe installation within the owner’s contract requirements. -
ISB Cooling Tower Relocation - Tempe, Arizona - $1.4 Million
Project Name: ISB Cooling Tower Relocation Owner: SRP - Salt River Project Client: MA Mortenson Completion Date: March 2006 Contract Size: $1.4 Million Engineer: KPFF Engineers, DHMW Project Description: This project consisted of the removal and disposal of two 150 Ton chillers from the roof of the SRP Information Services Building, and replacing them with two new ground-level 150 Ton Chillers. Along with the rigging and removal of the existing chillers, KEAR constructed a new cast-in-place chiller enclosure structure, chiller support foundations, chilled water piping, and all electrical and I&C systems. The chiller re-placement was completed with only a 4 hour downtime to the entire Information Services Building HVAC system. Systems: Marley Cooling Towers. 
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HDPE Pipe Construction - Springerville, Arizona - $610,000
Project Name: Springerville HDPE Project Prime Contractor: Compass Environmental Inc. Owner: Tucson Electric & Power Completion Date: July 2005 Contract Size: $610,000 Engineer: CH2M Hill Project Description: This project consisted of 1,450 lineal feet of 20” & 36” HDPE pipe for a new reuse pump station and reservoir facility . The fusion welded HDPE pipe and fittings were installed to transport reuse water for the Springerville Generating Station and reuse ponds. KEAR’s services included excavation, backfill, pipe installation and testing. KEAR worked closely with Compass environmental and CH2MHill resulting in a safe and complete installation within the owner’s schedule requirements. 
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Mulberry WWTP Upgrade - Phase 1 - Lake Havasu City, Arizona $7.0 Million
Project Name: Mulberry & Island WWTP Owner: Lake Havasu City, Arizona Completion Date: April 2005 Contract Size: $7.0 Million Engineer: Burns & McDonnell Engineering Project Description: The Mulberry and Island WWTP upgrade project involved the expansion of the existing Mulberry WWTP from 1.1 mgd to 2.2 mgd, and aeration upgrades to the existing Island WWTP. To achieve the Mulberry expansion a new clarifier, aeration basin, filtration system, UV disinfection system, blowers, odor control system, and I&C/electrical systems were constructed. As the general contractor, KEAR self performed all structural concrete, process piping, equipment installation, and startup activities while coordinat-ing the subcontracted electrical, masonry and I&C. The end result was a safe and complete plant expansion within the owner’s construction schedule requirements. Installed Systems: Fairbanks-Morse VT Pumps, Schreiber-Aeration, Schreiber Clarifier, Allen Bradley Electrical, Wonder-ware, Pratt Valves, Trojan UV Disinfection, Cutler Hammer Switchgear, Met-Pro/Duall Odor Control System. 
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Chlorine Containment PH. IIIB - Phoenix, Arizona - $4.5 Million
Project Name: Chlorine Containment PH. IIIB Owner: City of Phoenix, Arizona Completion Date: February 2005 Contract Size: $4.5 Million Engineer: Damon S. Williams Associates, LLC Sites Worked: Hatcher Reservoir • Horse Reservoir • Tapestry Canyon Reservoir • North Mountian Park Reservoir • Upper Mineral Road Reservoir • Lower Mineral Road Reservoir • Mountian Park Ranch Reservoir • Greenway Reservoir • Deem Hills Reservoir • 42nd Place Reservoir Project Description: Project consisted of removal of existing chlorine gas systems and construction of new sodium-hypochlorite injection systems at 10 remote facilities, including booster pump stations, wells, reservoirs, and PRV’s. KEAR installed 10 new chlorine containment masonry buildings, including cast–in-place concrete foundations, sumps, and roof. Multiple phases took place simultaneously at all locations. Systems: Severn Trent Services/ Clor Tec- Sodium-Hypochlorite Generating System, Rosemount Analytical Analyzers, Square D Electrical Equipment. -
West San-Tan Lift Station - Gilbert, Arizona - $2.7 Million
Project Name: West San-Tan Lift Station Owner: City of Gilbert, Arizona Completion Date: January 2004 Contract Size: $2.7 Million Engineer: Vanir Engineering Project Description: Construction of a new sanitary lift station with peak flow of 6 MGD, and 12,500 LF of 14” and 18” parallel DIP force main. Work included excavation, backfill, cast-in-place concrete, pumps, odor control, piping and equipment, electrical and I&C components and facility startup. 
