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Improve Hurricane Protection to the IHNC Partnering Update Brief

Improve Hurricane Protection to the IHNC Partnering Update Brief. August 21, 2007. Agenda. Interim Project Update Permanent Solution Project Update Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) Process Project Cooperation Agreement (PCA). Interim Protection Challenges.

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Improve Hurricane Protection to the IHNC Partnering Update Brief

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  1. Improve Hurricane Protection to the IHNC Partnering Update Brief August 21, 2007

  2. Agenda • Interim Project Update • Permanent Solution Project Update • Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) Process • Project Cooperation Agreement (PCA)

  3. Interim Protection Challenges • No option achievable before Hurricane season 2009 • Raising the walls • Constructability challenges • Limited Right of Way and room for construction • 8.5 miles total of floodwalls and gates • 4.2 miles South of I-10 overpass on IHNC • Impacts on commercial industry • Temporary Barge Gate • Constructability challenges • Akin to permanent structure • Potential for NEPA impacts • Impacts on navigation • Constrictions • Potential for NEPA impacts • Impacts on navigation • Real Estate

  4. Interim Protection Path Ahead • Barge Gate • Reviewing designs based on updated 100yr elevation design criteria • Differential head, Impact loads • Required Real Estate owned by NASA, Port of New Orleans • Allows for expedited real estate acquisition process • ERDC optimizing channel opening for velocity and navigation • Goal is to eliminate center pier and one bulkhead • Eases navigation and environmental impact concerns • MVN/HPO Environmental determining best method to achieve NEPA compliance – ERDC analysis is crucial • HPO Contracting determining best expedited means for contract mechanisms • MVN H&H modeling inundation maps for 4 scenarios (Current conditions, With Barge Gate, Walls S of I-10 at el. 15’, All walls on IHNC at el. 15’) • Working in conjunction with A-E to refine cost, all aspects of design and construction schedules, and ways to expedite delivery • Final Schedule and Cost analysis to be complete once refined designs are complete – joint HPO/A-E effort • Goal remains all efforts complete NLT 31 AUG 07

  5. 100-yr IHNC Project Provide a 100-year Level of Protection to the IHNC from Hurricane-Induced Storm Surges by the 2011 Season

  6. Project Status • Advertised Phase One July 2nd • Short-listed to the four most qualified firms: • Tetra Tech, EC, Inc • Kiewit Federal Group, Inc • Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc • Washington Group International, Inc/Interbeton, Inc JV • Next step – Phase Two Draft RFP

  7. Timeline (est.) Phase 1 – Request for Proposals Phase II RFP Issued Sept 24, 2007 Phase 2 – Request for Proposals (Issue Sept 07) Final Funding Notification Project Cooperation Agreement (PCA) Negotiation PCA Executed Feb 08 Award Design-Build Construction Contract Mar 08 Contractor Prepares 30% Design by June 08 NEPA / IER complete June 08 PCA Amended (if needed) per 30% Design Amended PCA Executed Contractor Completes Design Real Estate Acquisition complete by Dec 08 Issue Notice to Proceed for Construction 1 Sept 08 Construction Complete by 1 Jun 2011

  8. Draft RFP Process • Issue draft RFP to local sponsor and short-listed firms this week • Meet individually with firms 4-6 Sept • Meet with local sponsor Sept 11th to review Draft RFP comments • Final RFP pre-release meeting with local sponsor Sept 18th

  9. Phase II Proposals • Open to all alternatives • No navigation requirement on the MRGO • Will modify if Congress doesn’t act • Concept design complete for deep-draft nav • No assumptions for Seabrook • Bayou Bienvenue must remain open

  10. Alternative A Alternative B Alternative D Alternative C IHNC Alternative Concepts Alternative A

  11. NEPA Alternatives

  12. Evaluation Criteria • Most Probable Schedule • Technical Solution • Management Approach • Most Probable Lifecycle Cost • Socioeconomic Plan

  13. Technical Performance Specs • 100-year design elevations • Navigable structures • Barriers (walls, levees, etc.) • Minimize OMRR&R • Training Requirements • Environmental Requirements • Construction Management & Safety

  14. Project Cooperation Agreement (PCA) • Project is fully funded by U.S. Government • USACE shall afford the Non-federal sponsor (DOTD/ SLFPAE) the opportunity to review and comment on all aspects of the project • Non-federal sponsor responsibilities: • Provide all non-federal government lands • Secure commandeering order(s) (if available) to all private lands • Operate, maintain, repair, rehabilitate, replace project • Hold and save the Government free from damages

  15. Questions/Comments Google

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