Grading Paving Underground Projects

Project Name: Northern Arizona University Science and Health Building – N.A.U. - Flagstaff, AZ

Engineer: GLHN

Start Date: June 2013

Completion Date: November 2015

Project Description: The Northern Arizona Science and Health Building was a ground up new construction structure which included classrooms, lecture halls and specialty laboratories. KEAR performed as a subcontractor for M.A Mortenson Construction. This project had many inherent restrictions mainly due to the lack of room at the site. The work KEAR performed included general over-excavation and basement excavation which was all completed as other trades started the building. KEAR was able to coordinate our efforts to balance the need of production but also accommodate these subs as well as the overall project. Also included with KEAR scope of work were utilities such as domestic and reclaimed water, sewer as well as chilled water systems.  KEAR dug and installed a 10’X10 precast tunnel system which included 3 vaults with sump discharge systems. This projects storm drain system was a series of underground detention tanks. KEAR installed the (2) 70’ X12’ diameter tanks and completed he discharge system with a series of pumps and controls. KEAR finished up the project by completing the site paving as well as improvements to the adjacent pedway.

Project Name: Industrial Dr. Improvement Project - Flagstaff, AZ

Engineer: Turner Engineering

Start Date: April 2015

Completion Date: November 2015

Project Description: This project consisted of improving an existing dirt road while adding a new waterline and many drainage improvements. Too establish the new roadway grades over 12,000 CY of material was moved. KEAR installed over 2000 ft of 12” water main, 700 ft of 8” sanitary sewer, manholes, and 1300 LF of larger diameter ductile iron Storm drain. KEAR installed, as part of the overall storm drain system (2) underground LID storage chambers to collect and filter the storm run off. 2 cast in place retaining walls were also constructed to accommodate the new road alignment with an existing bridge abutment as well as the track beds for BNSF railway. Surface improvements included 4300 LF of new curb, 5000SF of new sidewalk as well as over 9600 SY of new Asphalt Pavement. Several existing utility lines had to be relocated, KEAR coordinated relocations with each Utility Franchises. KEAR completed the project on time and under budget.

Project Name: 12th Street Improvement Project - Cottonwood, AZ

Owner: City of Cottonwood

Engineer: Pender Engineering

Start Date: March 2015

Completion Date: October 2015

Project Description: Demo existing road, 20,000 CY of new Earthwork including cut/fill, 900 LF of New storm drain w/ headwalls and rip rap, plunge pools. 3400 LF of New reclaim and potable water lines, APS utilities. 3500 LF of New curb/gutter, 20,000 SF of new sidewalks and parkway grading landscaping w/ Keystone retaining walls, 5900 SY of new Asphalt Paving, striping and signage. Several existing utility lines had to be relocated, KEAR coordinated relocations with each Utility Franchises. KEAR completed the project on time and under budget.

Project Name: RSAT Improvement Project- Buckeye Municipal Airport

Owner: City of Buckeye

Completion Date: February 2015

Project Description: This project included Airfield Grading Improvements to the Buckeye Municipal Airport in Buckeye, Arizona. Included in the scope of work was the installation of several sloped inlet and outlet headwalls with grates on existing culverts. These culverts are used to convey stormwater beneath the connector taxiways. Also included was grading of the interior safety areas throughout the airport. KEAR coordinated the project with airport users and the FAA and completed the project ahead of schedule in February of 2015.

Project Name: Navajo Nation Justice Center - Tuba City, AZ

Start Date: October 2011

Completion Date: November 2012

Project Description: This project consists of complete site development, including:

• - 200,000 CY’s of mass earthwork
• - 6,000 LF of water & fire service
• - 2,000 LF of 8” sewer
• - 2,800 LF of 12-24” storm drain CMP & HDPE
• - 22,000 SY’s of pavement
• - 9,800 LF of curb & gutter

Project Name: Pan Dam Decommissioning - Seligman, AZ

Engineer: Tetra Tech

Start Date: April 2012

Completion Date: October 2012

Project Description: This project consisted of decommissioning the Pan Dam which was originally built in the 1800’s. The first part of the decommissioning was to remove and place the sediment that had filled in the dam over the years. KEAR moved a total of 20,000 CY of sediment and placed it back on the existing slopes. The next phase was removed the center portion of the existing dam creating an avenue for water to pass through the dam. The final part of the decommissioning involved permanent sediment and stormwater measures which included: multiple check dams, 70 CY of concrete slabs, 175 CY of grouted rip rap, 80 SY of shotcrete, 500 CY of gabion mattresses, 5300 SY of geo-textile fabric and 8 acres of site revegetation. The remoteness of this project, site access and some large weather events during construction were some of the obstacles KEAR faced, but overcame to meet our schedule. KEAR’s scheduling and planning was a key factor in dealing and managing these challenges.

Project Name: Finne Flat Channel - Camp Verde, AZ

Engineer: GHD Engineering

Start Date: March 2012

Completion Date: October 2012

Project Description: This project consisted of:

• - 3,000 LF of realignment and construction of a concrete channel
• - 200 LF of box culvert across Finne Flat Highway
• - Relocation of electrical, storm drain, and sewer conflicts

Project Name: The Grove at Flagstaff - Flagstaff, AZ

Start Date: November 2011

Completion Date: August 2012

Project Description: KEAR was contracted for all the site work including over Ex building pads and grade for new parking lots. For a total of 8000 CY of dirt. Install all the water and sewer mainline and services which included 1100’ LF of water and 500’LF of Sewer, tying into existing utilities in existing paved streets while keeping access to traffic. KEAR also installed 7,000 LF of Curb & Gutter, 27,050 SF of sidewalk and 15,722 SF of Asphalt. Challenges included starting and working through winter and coordinating site access with multiple other subs. The owner had deadlines for occupancy for college students prior to start of the next semester of school. KEAR worked overtime man hours to accommodate this schedule with several delays due to other subs. But overall the contractor was happy for our effort in meeting this schedule. Due to the fact that KEAR was a local contractor, the general relied on us heavily to do more scope that was originally contracted.

Project Name: Vendura Residential

Start Date: November 2011

Completion Date: July 2012

Project Description: KEAR performed all the site work including over ex of building pads and grading for the entire 14 acre site, totaling 44,000 CY. KEAR also installed all the onsite and offsite utilities which included:

• - 6,500 LF of 8” water mainline
• - 5,600 LF of 8” sewer line
• - 8,950 LF of storm drain ranging from 4” to 45”
• - 11,700 LF of Curb & Gutter, 7,700 SF of VG, and 23,400 SY of Asphalt

One of the challenges to this project is that the site was divided into 3 Phases of construction. Once one phase of dirt work was completed other subs were allowed to start their scope which involved a lot of coordination and congestion in small work areas. Construction also involved working through two winter seasons with weather impacts. Another issue was KEAR having to re-work our scope due to damage from other subs. Conflicts with existing utilities not identified correctly on the construction plans.

Project Name: Franklin & Mohawk Street Improvements - Flagstaff, AZ

Engineer: WLB Group

Start Date: October 2011

Completion Date: May 2012

Project Description: This project was completed by KEAR for the City of Flagstaff under the 2010 bond project from 8/15/11 to 1/31/12. The project consisted of the installation of over 2,200 LF of 12” C-900 waterline, 1,050 LF of 8” DIP waterline, 350 LF of 8” DIP sewer, 20 new water meter/service connections, 6 fire hydrants, and 11 sewer service connections. Incidental to the utility construction was the removal and replacement of over 7315 square yards of asphalt, installation of 2,645 LF of curb and gutter, and the removal and replacement of 7,190 SF of new sidewalk including all required ADA compliant ramps and driveways. This Project was allowed a winter shutdown, due to paving occurring in the winter, and KEAR was still able to complete the Project 1 month ahead of schedule, and within the COF budget.

Project Name: Campbell Avenue Drainage - Flagstaff, AZ

Engineer: Turner Engineering, Inc.

Start Date: May 2011

Completion Date: October 2011

Project Description: The Project consisted of:

• - Installed 27,000 SF of reinforced concrete floor with 12,000 LF of Gabion Baskets
• - Site Utilities - Several existing utility lines had to be coordinated for relocation, which we scheduled and performed in conjunction with each utility company
• - 80,000 SF of asphalt

Project Name: Cherry Ave. Drainage Project - Flagstaff, AZ

Engineer: WLB Group

Start Date: March 2011

Completion Date: October 2011

Project Description: This project was completed by KEAR for the City of Flagstaff from 4/4/11 to 8/22/11. This project included the removal and replacement of over 780 LF of 8” sewer along with 21 sewer service connections & cleanouts. Water services to five existing residences were also removed and replaced. KEAR removed 6 manholes and installed 2 new manholes. Storm drain construction included over 1,200 LF of 30” to 42” drainage pipe, associated headwalls and catch basins. Incidental to the utility construction was the removal and replacement of over 1,400 SY of asphalt, 230 LF of curb and gutter, 1,255 SF of new sidewalk including all required ADA compliant ramps and driveways. This Project did not require a winter shutdown, and the Project completed on time, and within the COF budget.

Project Name: Clear Creek Apartments Site Development - Flagstaff, AZ

Engineer: Woodson Engineering

Start Date: August 2009

Completion Date: April 2011

Project Description: KEAR moved 100,000 CY of rock / dirt within 3 months, utilizing a crushing operation with a XXX Crusher and a D-11 Dozer. KEAR quickly moved into pad development, delivering the building sites ahead of schedule. Additional scopes include:

• - 30,000 LF of underground pipe laid
• - 45,000 SF of concrete sidewalk
• - 18,000 LF of curb and gutter
• - 30,000 SY of asphalt

Project Name: Peoria Audi Showroom & Service Building

Owner: Van Chevrolet of Phoenix LLC

Completion Date: November 2010

Engineer: Multatech Architects & Engineers

Project Description: KEAR provided grading and underground utility installation services for the construction of a new Audi Dealership on Bell Road in Peoria, Arizona. KEAR's scope of work included mass earthwork, onsite and offsite utility installation, and building sub-grade prep. The project was completed in November of 2010.

Project Name: U-Haul Storage Center

Owner: UHC of Eastern Arizona

Completion Date: October 2010

Engineer: CLC Associates & Robert Kubicek Architects

Project Description: KEAR provided turn-key grading, paving and underground utility installation services for the construction of a new U-Haul storage facility in Gilbert, Arizona. The project involved over 4,500 cy of site cut/fill and 1,600 sy of gravel pave & decomposed granite. KEAR is also installed all water, fire, storm and sewer lines that will serve the new facility. As a subcontractor to the prime contractor Sea Con LLC, KEAR provided the client with a one-stop shop for their complete site-work and wet utility scopes. The project was completed October of 2010.

Project Name: Renaissance Phase II Street Improvements - Winslow, AZ

Engineer: David Evans & Associates

Start Date: November 2009

Completion Date: August 2010

Project Description: The City of Winslow revamped their downtown streets with utility reconstruction and streetscape enhancements (e.g. new curb, gutter, sidewalk, landscaping and street furniture) on Historic US route 66. The Project required extensive phasing and traffic control to keep the downtown merchants in business, and their clients with safe and easy access. The Project consisted of:

• - 5,200 LF of curb and gutter
• - 22,000 SF of sidewalk & pavers
• - New street lights
• - Route 66 monument
• - New landscaping

Project Name: Chase Bank – Scottsdale & Thomas Roads

Owner: JP Morgan Chase

Completion Date: February 2010

Engineer: Nudell Architects

Project Description: KEAR provided grading, paving and underground utility installation services for the construction of a new Chase Bank on Scottsdale Road and Thomas in Scottsdale, Arizona. KEAR's scope of work included mass earthwork, onsite and offsite utility installation, building sub-grade prep, and paving. The project included temporary closure of portions of Scottsdale Road for the installation of new offsite storm drain lines and fire lines. The project was completed on schedule in February of 2010.

Project Name: Chase Bank – Mill Avenue & University

Owner: JP Morgan Chase

Completion Date: May 2010

Engineer: Nudell Architects

Project Description: KEAR provided complete earthwork and utility construction services for a new Chase Bank that was constructed on Mill Avenue and University in downtown Tempe, Arizona. KEAR's scope of work includes earthwork, onsite and offsite utility installation, primary and secondary power trenching, and paving. The project included temporary closure of portions of Mill Avenue for the installation of new water, fire, sewer and storm lines. The project was completed May of 2010.

Project Name: Chase Bank – Happy Valley & I-17

Owner: JP Morgan Chase

Completion Date: November 2009

Engineer: Nudell Architects

Project Description: KEAR was pleased to be perform their first project with Midwest General of Arizona (MWGAZ), which was the construction of a new Chase Bank in north Phoenix. MWGAZ subcontracted KEAR for the on site grading, paving and utility construction services. KEAR's scope included clearing/grubbing, mass earthwork, utility installation, building sub-grade prep, and paving. KEAR's underground utility package included all water, storm, sewer, and fire lines. The project was a Fast Track project completed November 2009.

Project Name: Mountain America Credit Union - Mesa

Owner: Mountain America Credit Union

Completion Date: July 2009

Engineer: Woods – Associates, Inc.

Project Description: BCI subcontracted KEAR for the on site grading, paving and utility construction services for a new Mountain America Credit Union on Southern and Greenfield in Mesa, AZ. KEAR provided site development services including clearing/grubbing, mass earthwork, utility tie-in's, building sub-grade prep, on-site retention excavation, and paving. KEAR's underground utility package included all water, storm, sewer, and fire lines.

Project Name: Marriot Hotel Site Development - Flagstaff, AZ

Start Date: August 2008

Completion Date: May 2009

Project Description: Site development for the Marriot Hotel. The limestone soil conditions and the proximity to I-17 and I-40 required the site be profiled to accomplish the nearly 60,000 CY of excavation. Much of the resulting material was used for backfill and site fill areas. The Project consisted of:

• - 60,000 CY of cut / fill
• - Site Utilities
• - Site Concrete
• - 80,000 SF of asphalt

Project Name: Desert Breeze Pipeline

Owner: City of Chandler

Completion Date: March 2009

Engineer: Burns & McDonnell

Project Description: KEAR was contracted to complete a domestic waterline project for the City of Chandler near the intersection of Desert Breeze and Rural Roads in Chandler, AZ. The project is a design build, and KEAR's management team brought Burns & McDonnell on board to complete the engineering services for the project. KEAR's previous project experience with Burns & McDonnell proved valuable to providing the City of Chandler with a complete design and construction package. The project involves the installation of 8" and 12" waterlines, including the crossing of Rural Road and various tie-in locations including an existing well site and reservoir. The project was completed in March of 2009.

Project Name: Maverick Masonry Corporate Office Building

Owner: RGT Tieman Northern LLC

Completion Date: July 2009

Engineer: Cottrell Engineering Corp - Civil

Project Description: The Tieman Corporation subcontracted KEAR to provide grading, paving and underground utility construction services for the new Maverick Masonry Office building in El Mirage, AZ. KEAR installed all domestic water, fire, storm drain, and sewer utilities, along with all site earthwork and grading, including site clearing, grading, excavation of the building basement, and removal of 2,500 cubic yards of spoils. KEAR also provided sub-grade prep for the new paver driveway and parking lot, along with over 25,000 square feet of asphalt pavement.

Project Name: Chandler Alternative School

Owner: Chandler Unified School District

Completion Date: May 2009

Engineer: Hubbard Engineering (Civil) & NTD Architecture

Project Description: Concord General Contracting subcontracted KEAR for the on and off-site grading and paving services for a new 25,554 SF Alternative School in Chandler, AZ. KEAR provided site development services including demolition, clearing/grubbing, mass earthwork, off-site improvements to Cooper and Frye Road, building sub-grade prep, on-site retention excavation, and installation of an asphalt fire loop and parking lot. KEAR completed the site-work in May 2009.

Project Name: Arizona Federal Credit Union - Washington Branch

Owner: Arizona Federal Credit Union

Completion Date: May 2009

Engineer: Woods – Associates, Inc.

Project Description: BCI subcontracted KEAR for the on and off-site grading, paving and utility construction services for a new Arizona Federal Credit Union on 44th St and Van Buren in Phoenix, AZ. KEAR provided site development services including clearing/grubbing, mass earthwork, off-site improvements to Van Buren, off-site utility tie-in's, building sub-grade prep, on-site retention excavation, and drywell installation. KEAR's underground utility package included all water, storm, sewer, fire and pneumatic bank teller system trenching.

Project Name: Walgreens at Casa Grande Plaza

Owner: Steve Johnson Development

Completion Date: April 2009

Engineer: KPFF Engineers and George Rainhart

Project Description: KCC performed 7.5 acres grading and site-work including 2700lf of fireline, 3000lf of 72" CMP, and 70,000sf of paving and base for a new Walgreens and two retail shops in Casa Grande, Arizona. KEAR performed the work as a subcontractor to Wilger Enterprises.

Project Name: Glendale Spring Training Facility

Owner: LA Dodgers & Chicago White Sox

Completion Date: January 2009

Engineer: HKS

Project Description: KEAR provided structural excavation and backfill services for the new Glendale spring training facility located at 107th Avenue and Camelback. The new facility is the future home of the Chicago White Sox and LA Dodgers. KEAR's scope of work was completed in January 2009.

Project Name: Western Valley Childcare

Completion Date: April 2008

Engineer: Hess Rountree

Project Description: KEAR was subcontracted by Smith Construction Services to provide mass grading and underground utility construction for the new Western Valley Childcare facility in Surprise, Arizona. KEAR's subcontract consisted of approximately 6 acres of grading, 3,800 lf of fireline, 1,130 lf of sewer line, and 600 lf of storm lines.

Project Name: Goodyear Community Park Phase I

Owner: City of Goodyear, Arizona

Completion Date: January 2008

Engineer: URS

Project Description: KEAR was subcontracted by Norquay Construction Inc. to provide mass grading and underground utility construction for the new City of Goodyear community park. KEAR's sub-contract consists of approximately 17 acres of grading, 2,500lf of fireline, and 3,000lf of sewer line.

Project Name: Gas Sleeve Project - Reems & Waddell

Completion Date: September 2007

Engineer: Southwest Gas

Project Description: KEAR was subcontracted by CAP II to install a new gas line sleeve for southwest gas. The project consisted of 300+ lf of asphalt sawcut, removal, sleeve installation, and patch.

Project Name: Mesquite Elementary

Owner: City of Gilbert, Arizona

Completion Date: April 2007

Engineer: H.D.A. Architects

Project Description: For the second phase classroom expansion of the Mesquite Elementary school, KEAR provided site grading, paving and underground utility construction services. This project in-cluded 2,000lf of wet utilities, 3,900 cy of import, 4,200 cy of export, and 35,000sf of asphalt paving.

Project Name: Apache Campus Parking Lot

Owner: Scottsdale Unified School District

Completion Date: September 2005

Engineer: Hess-Roundtree

Project Description: KEAR completed the installation of a 50,000 SF parking lot for the Scottsdale Unified School District. This project included complete site construction services including clear/grub, storm-drain/retention, sub-grade prep, asphalt placement, finishes and striping.