2019 Identified projects

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Reinach 90,000-gallon cast-in-place concrete tank                     01/25/19

Project Description and Cost Detail        

Scope Described

Replace the two 30,000-gallon steel tanks which failed inspection during 2018 with one 90,000-gallon cast in place concrete tank.  This project will comply with the NH DES water storage requirements as well as create the Reinach Pressure Zone which is needed to supply adequate pressure to the houses at the higher elevations near the Reinach tank.  

Creation of the Reinach Pressure Zone will impact houses located on the upper section of Aspen, Bristenstock, Reinach, Biasca, and Adelboden are all impacted by reduced pressure; 30-35 houses.

This proposal is the lowest cost alternative for replacing the water storage tanks and creation of the Reinach Pressure Zone. 

Cost Detail

$653,400 as shown on Engineer’s Estimate spreadsheet

Funding to be raised from a 20-year bank loan at 3.13% interest with a first year’s payment of $50,300

Figures from Engineer’s Estimate of Probable Construction Costs revised Dec 2018 shown below.

CIP CONCRETE STORAGE TANK PROJECT COST ESTIMATE_12-19-2018Download

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DPW Electrical Upgrade                                                                          01/28/19

Project Description and Cost Detail        

Upgrade of electrical systems and components at the DPW Well site.  This is a high priority as a result of the inability to maintain water supply should the DPW well be out of service due to an electrical failure.  Project corrects noted electrical code deficiencies found during the review by Electrical Engineer. 

Scope Described

Upgrade water system electrical to 480-volt service; add lightening protection for DPW well; upgrade pressure transducers; replace panel with one of proper size and add proper surge protection and grounding; add variable frequency drive control for DPW well; add proper surge protection for water computer in office.

Addition of VFD drive is anticipated to create a significant savings in electric.  In 2018, Jungfrau pump house used 30,978 kw hours where as DPW used 56,417 kw hours as shown on electric usage chart below.  Jungfrau pump house has 2-20 HP pumps where as DPW has only one; yet the DPW pump cost $4,962 more to run per year.

Break even from savings in 13 years.

Break even from line item in 2 years. 

Cost Detail

$77,448.00

Electrical

Pressure transducers and lightening protection                  $8,500

480 Volt Service work                                                                    $4,500

240 Volt Service work                                                                    $7,500

Station upgrades including code corrections                         $16,500

Piping

Pipe and materials                                                                           $6,640

Meters                                                                                                 $3,500

Labor                                                                                                     $2,200

Funding will be from $140,133.48 unexpended proceeds of the $204,930 loan authorized at the 2018 Annual Meeting

All figures are from contractor quotation and equipment price from the supplier

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Engineering for upgrading Grandval and Burgdorf to Class V standards                                 12/20/18

Project Description and Cost Detail        

Scope Described

Engineering to design needed upgrades to Grandval Way and Burgdorf Drive from Grandval to Konstanz to bring the newly adopted roads to Class V standards.  Area currently does not have proper drainage, is too narrow in places and has obstructions in the travel surface. 

Cost Detail

$25,000

Figure from estimate of cost by Dubois & King Engineering. 

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Thusis culvert replacement                                                             12/20/18

Project Description and Cost Detail        

Scope Described

Project incorporates new engineered design.  Project revised so project is 100% on VDOE property.  Project consists of the total replacement of malfunctioning culvert under Eidelweiss Drive and directs the water flow onto VDOE property at Thusis Beach.  All work will be done by the VDOE DPW.  

Cost Detail

24-inch Culvert                                 $614.00

Culvert header                                  $800.00

2 18-inch culverts for outlet        $500.00

Gravel and erosion stone              $500.00

Excavator rental                                $540.00 per day

                Total costs                                                          $2,854.00

                Contingency                                                       $571.00

                Total                                                                      $3,425.00

Remaining balance 2018 article*             -$2,010.00

Total to be raised                                             $1,415.00           

*Of the $7,000 approved at 2018 Annual Meeting, $4,990 was spent in 2018 on updating the engineering.

All figures based on current prices and equipment rental price from the supplier

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Gravel road repairs                                                                       12/20/18

Project Description and Cost Detail        

Scope Described

To maintain and repair gravel roads with grading and ditch work for protection and extended useful life of the road:

                Klausen – 1,195 feet at 18 feet width and 3 inches gravel plus one culvert

                Upper Lakeview – 677 feet at 18 feet width and 6 inches of gravel plus one culvert

                Aspen – 1,095 feet at 18 feet width and 3 inches gravel

Cost Detail

Klausen                                $2,550                   300 ton plus one culvert at $300

Upper Lakeview                $2,850                   340 ton plus one culvert at $300

Aspen                                   $1,875                   250 ton  

Total                                      $7,275

All figures are based on current price per ton of gravel and current price for culverts

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Asphalt road shimming                                                                  12/20/18

Project Description and Cost Detail        

Scope Described

To place a shim coat on the following asphalt roads for protection and extended useful life of the road:

                Aspen                                   $6,000                   82 Ton

                Chocorua View                  $4,000                   55 Ton

                Klausen                                $5,000                   68 Ton

                Eidelweiss Drive                $3,000                   41 Ton

Current road conditions vary between these roads, but all need protection to increase useful life and reduce further damage. 

Cost Detail

Aspen                                   $6,000                   82 Ton

Chocorua View                  $4,000                   55 Ton

Klausen                                $5,000                   68 Ton

Eidelweiss Drive                $3,000                   41 Ton

1 week roller rental         $1,750  

Total                                      $19,750

Contingency                       $2,000

Total to be raised             $21,750

All figures are based on current cost per ton of asphalt and equipment rental price from supplier

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Front runner rake                                                                 12/20/18

Project Description and Cost Detail        

Scope Described

This warrant article proposes to replace the existing York rake used for gravel road maintenance. The existing unit is no longer operable and replacement parts are no longer available. The new proposed front runner rake will be front mounted for better control and to allow more accurate sculpting of the road crown and sides.

Cost Detail

$4,180.00 

Equipment price from the supplier

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F-550 replacement                                                                             12/20/18

Project Description and Cost Detail        

Scope Described

This warrant article proposes to replace the existing 2012 Ford F-550 with a Dodge Ram 5500 chassis and to be up-fitted with a dump body, plow and associated equipment to include a hydraulic sander. The existing Ford F-550 has reached the end of its useful life and has seen significant increase in maintenance costs. As well the existing plow is not considered commercial grade and has experienced extensive repairs, the replacement equipment is commercial and rated for municipal operations and verified through recent best practices with similar municipal operations. The existing sander is electric and the replacement will be hydraulic with all operations coordinated through the new Dodge Ram 5500 cab.

Keeping the existing plow and equipment with the old Ford F-550 insures the Village District of Eidelweiss will receive the highest value on outright sale or trade-in for the existing vehicle to lower the replacement cost of the F-550.

Cost Detail

truck                                      $56,935

outfitting                             $43,680

Total                                      $100,615

Use $15,000 CRF            -$15,000

Total to be raised             $85,615*

Funding to be raised from a 5-year bank loan at 3.5% interest with a first year’s payment of $19,000.00

Proceeds from Trade or sale of F-550 truck, plow and sander will be placed into the Highway Equipment CRF. 

All figures are from dealer quotation and equipment price from the supplier.

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Muddy Beach 5,000-gallon tank replacement                         12/20/18

Project Description and Cost Detail        

Scope Described

This warrant article proposes to replace the existing Muddy Beach 5,000-gallon tank in 2019. Muddy Beach is the secondary source of water for the District and supplies 15 to 20% of the water needs for the Village District.

The tank at Muddy beach is not a water storage tank by today’s standards, it is actually a WW II marine buoy modified years ago for the Village District water supply. The existing modified vessel does not have an access panel for inspection and cannot be re-lined. State recommendations (regulations do not apply to tanks under 10,000 today) recommend all water tanks be inspected this cannot be accomplished with the existing unit. Replacing this vessel with a new tank is a Village District priority to secure water from a secondary source prior to completing work on other water system components to insure minimal impact on the district residents.

Cost Detail

$35,000

Funding will be from the Water Tank Capital Reserve Fund

All figures are from contractor quotation and equipment price from the supplier

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Summit pump house electrical updates                               12/20/18

Project Description and Cost Detail        

Scope Described

Upgrade to service panel in pump house with addition of 2 meters and pressure transducers for monitoring of the pressure zone and addition of the pressure zone to the SCADA system.  Upgrade pump contacts, service panel, surge protection and motor controls for booster pumps.  Insulate building with spray foam insulation to increase heating efficiency. 

Project is a priority due to the potential inability to supply water to residents at the Summit of Oak Hill should this station be out of service as a result of electrical failure.  Project will address code deficiencies at the pump house.   

Cost Detail

$30,387.60 as shown on spreadsheet

Funding will be from unexpended proceeds of the $204,930 loan authorized at the 2018 Annual Meeting

All figures are from contractor quotation and equipment price from the supplier