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Consent Decree Projects
Projects Under Construction
Contractor
Inliner Solutions, LLC.
Designer/Engineer
Halff Associates, Inc.
Estimated Completion Date
January 1, 2027
Total Project Cost
$5,316,733.00
Scope of Work
This project consists of the replacement and rehabilitation of approximately 12,782 linear feet of sanitary sewer lines 8 and 10-inches in diameter and will utilize open-cut, pipe bursting, and cured-in-place pipelining to remediate the defects, including approximately 36 manholes to be repaired, replaced, or rehabilitated.
This project is part of Consent Decree requirements and the City's efforts to upgrade its sewer infrastructure. Learn more about the City of Fort Smith Consent Decree.
Contractor
Forsgren, Inc.
Designer/Engineer
McClelland Consulting Engineers
Estimated Completion Date
TBD
Total Project Cost
$8,231,278.00
Scope of Work
This project consists of the replacement or rehabilitation of approximately 25,987 linear feet of sanitary sewer pipes from 8 to 12-inches in diameter and will utilize open-cut, pipe bursting, or cured-in-place-pipe lining to remediate the defects. Approximately 56 manholes will be repaired, replaced, or rehabilitated in this project.
This project is part of Consent Decree requirements and the City's efforts to upgrade its sewer infrastructure. Learn more about the City of Fort Smith Consent Decree.
Contractor
Krapff-Reynolds Construction Co..
Designer/Engineer
Halff Associates, Inc.
Estimated Completion Date
January 31, 2027
Total Project Cost
$9,096,780.50
Scope of Work
This project consists of the rehabilitation or replacement of approximately 160 sanitary sewer manholes and 17,950 linear feet of 8-inch and 12-inch diameter sanitary sewer line by conventional open cut installation, pipe bursting, and cured-in-place pipe lining.
This project is part of Consent Decree requirements and the City's efforts to upgrade its sewer infrastructure. Learn more about the City of Fort Smith Consent Decree.
Contractor
Forsgren, Inc.
Designer/Engineer
Hawkins-Weir Engineers, Inc.
Estimated Completion Date
February 9, 2027
Total Project Cost
$4,896,390.00
Scope of Work
This Consent Decree project consists of the replacement or rehabilitation of approximately 11,098 liner feet of sanitary sewer lines from 8 to 24-inches in diameter and will utilize open-cut, pipe bursting, and cured-in-place-pipe lining to remediate the defects. Approximately 119 manholes will be repaired, replaced, or rehabilitated in this project.
This project is part of Consent Decree requirements and the City's efforts to upgrade its sewer infrastructure. Learn more about the City of Fort Smith Consent Decree.
Contractor
Goodwin & Goodwin, Inc.
Designer/Engineer
Crafton Tull, & Associates, Inc.
Estimated Completion Date
October 2, 2027
Total Project Cost
$7,600,541.00
Scope of Work
This Consent Decree project consists of the remediation or replacement of approximately 13,648 linear feet of 8-inch, 10-inch, 12-inch, 15-inch, and 18-inch diameter sanitary sewer pipes, and the remediation or replacement of approximately 103 manholes in the 2018 SSA Sub-Basins (D000, HL01, HR01, M003, M005, RF01, and WL01).
This project is part of Consent Decree requirements and the City's efforts to upgrade its sewer infrastructure. Learn more about the City of Fort Smith Consent Decree.
Contractor
KAJACS Contractors, Inc.
Designer/Engineer
Hawkins-Weir Engineers, Inc.
Estimated Completion Date
TBD
Total Project Cost
$9,484,500.00
Scope of Work
This Consent Decree project consists of increasing the size of approximately 5,300 linear feet of part of the Basin 10 & 14 sanitary sewer inceptor pipe to 30-inches in diameter, thereby providing an increase in flow capacity and reducing Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO). This project will also install approximately 42 manholes.
This project is part of Consent Decree requirements and the City's efforts to upgrade its sewer infrastructure. Learn more about the City of Fort Smith Consent Decree.
Contractor
Forsgren, Inc.
Designer/Engineer
Hawkins-Weir Engineers, Inc.
Estimated Completion Date
TBD
Total Project Cost
$3,225,370.50
Scope of Work
This Consent Decree project consists of the rehabilitation or replacement of approximately 5,814 linear feet of 8-inch, 15-inch, 18-inch, and 20-inch diameter sanitary sewer pipes by open cut, pipe bursting, or cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining, and the rehabilitation or replacement of approximately 28 manholes.
This project is part of Consent Decree requirements and the City's efforts to upgrade its sewer infrastructure. Learn more about the City of Fort Smith Consent Decree.
Projects Completed
Contractor
Forsgren, Inc.
Designer/Engineer
RJN Group, Inc.
Completion Date
December 19, 2016
Total Project Cost
$2,857,019.30
Scope of Work
Basin 17 contains approximately 61,700 LF of sewer main and 331 manholes. Sanitary sewer overflows during heavy rains frequently occurred indicating the need to reduce infiltration and repair sewer main degredation.
This project was part of Consent Decree requirements and the City's efforts to upgrade its sewer infrastructure. Learn more about the City of Fort Smith Consent Decree.
Contractor
Matlock Electric Co, Inc.
Designer/Engineer
CDM Smith
Completion Date
September 14, 2018
Total Project Cost
$443,500.00
Scope of Work
The scope of this project included adding one manual transfer switch and two sets of automatic transfer switchgear to allow the plant to operate from two separate electrical power feeds. The Project was designed to provide a redundant power source for the operation of the Massard Wastewater Treatment Plant. This project was funded through the 2015 Revenue Bonds.
This project was part of Consent Decree requirements and the City's efforts to upgrade its sewer infrastructure. Learn more about the City of Fort Smith Consent Decree.
Contractor
KAJACS Contractors, Inc.
Designer/Engineer
Hawkins-Wier Engineers, Inc.
Completion Date
July 22, 2020
Total Project Cost
$9,515,650.21
Scope of Work
This project provided for the construction of the new P002 & P003 Interceptor needed to provide more capacity by the requirements of the Consent Decree. The project was designed to reduce sanitary sewer overflows by increasing the ability to transport inflow and infiltration of groundwater and storm water run-off. This project was funded through the 2018 Revenue Bonds.
This project was part of Consent Decree requirements and the City's efforts to upgrade its sewer infrastructure. Learn more about the City of Fort Smith Consent Decree.
Contractor
Forsgren, Inc.
Designer/Engineer
Hawkins-Weir Engineers, Inc
Completion Date
May 15, 2018
Total Project Cost
$1,702,980.60
Scope of Work
This project included the replacement of approximately 4,685 linear feet of sewer main ranging in size from eight to thirty inches in diameter, associated manholes, and other appurtenances. The project was designed to reduce sanitary sewer overflows by upgrading the capacity and quality of existing lines.
This project was part of Consent Decree requirements and the City's efforts to upgrade its sewer infrastructure. Learn more about the City of Fort Smith Consent Decree.
Contractor
Goodwin & Goodwin, Inc.
Designer/Engineer
RJN Group, Inc.
Completion Date
June 11, 2018
Total Project Cost
$3,425,562.09
Scope of Work
This project remediated approximately 21,300 linear feet of sewer main and 122 manholes. Sanitary sewer overflows during heavy rains frequently occurred indicating the need to reduce infiltration and repair sewer main degradation.
This project was part of Consent Decree requirements and the City's efforts to upgrade its sewer infrastructure. Learn more about the City of Fort Smith Consent Decree.
Contractor
Goodwin & Goodwin, Inc.
Designer/Engineer
RJN Group, Inc.
Completion Date
September 19, 2019
Total Project Cost
$2,442,727.25
Scope of Work
The scope of this project includes remedial measures for approximately 14,000 linear feet of sanitary sewer lines, ranging from 8 to 10-inches in diameter. These remedial measures consist of conventional open cut installation, trenchless pipe replacement alternatives, and point repairs. Funding for this project was made available from the 2018 Revenue Bonds.
This project was part of Consent Decree requirements and the City's efforts to upgrade its sewer infrastructure. Learn more about the City of Fort Smith Consent Decree.
Contractor
Horseshoe Construction, Inc
Designer/Engineer
Mickle Wagner Coleman, Inc.
Completion Date
January 7, 2020
Total Project Cost
$1,570,832.60.
Scope of Work
This Project consists ofremedial measures for approximately 18,800 linear feet of sanitary sewer lines ranging from 8 to 12-inches in diameter. These remedial measures consist of conventional open cut installation, pipe burst replacement, manhole replacement/repair, and point repairs. Funding for this project was made available from the 2018 Revenue Bonds.
This project was part of Consent Decree requirements and the City's efforts to upgrade its sewer infrastructure. Learn more about the City of Fort Smith Consent Decree.
Contractor
Horseshoe Construction, Inc
Designer/Engineer
Mickle Wagner Coleman, Inc.
Completion Date
August 9, 2021
Total Project Cost
$935,271.62
Scope of Work
This project consisted of the replacement and rehabilitation of approximately 6,300 linear feet of 8"
sanitary sewer main, associated manholes, and other appurtenances. Funding for this project was made available from the 2018 Revenue Bonds.
This project was part of Consent Decree requirements and the City's efforts to upgrade its sewer infrastructure. Learn more about the City of Fort Smith Consent Decree.
Contractor
Forsgren, Inc.
Designer/Engineer
N/A
Completion Date
August 3, 2018
Total Project Cost
$3,385,900.20
Scope of Work
The scope of this project included the replacement approximately 23,800 linear feet of sewer main ranging in size from six to twenty four inches in diameter, associated manholes, and other appurtenances. A change order was approved for this project, adding approximately 3,644 linear feet of six inch sewer main to be replaced with 8-inch sewer main by the pipe burst method. The project was designed to reduce infiltration and inflow to the sanitary sewer system by upgrading the quality of existing lines and manholes.
This project was part of Consent Decree requirements and the City's efforts to upgrade its sewer infrastructure. Learn more about the City of Fort Smith Consent Decree.
Contractor
KAJACS Contractors, Inc.
Designer/Engineer
Morrison-Shipley Engineers, Inc.
Completion Date
September 19, 2019
Total Project Cost
$3,522,165.95
Scope of Work
This project replaced 20,203 linear feet of sanitary sewer mains, increased the pipe size of 3,381 linear feet of sanitary sewer mains that were identified in the capacity study, replaced 126 manholes, repaired 9
manholes, replaced 7,749 linear feet of 4" service lines, and installed 421 cleanouts. Funding for this project was available from the 2015 Revenue Bonds, 6505 Capital Improvement funds and 2018 Revenue Bonds. The project was completed 16% below the contract amount.
This project was part of Consent Decree requirements and the City's efforts to upgrade its sewer infrastructure. Learn more about the City of Fort Smith Consent Decree.
Contractor
Goodwin & Goodwin
Designer/Engineer
Hawkins – Weir Engineers, Inc.
Completion Date
September 1, 2024
Total Project Cost
$3,003,328.42
Scope of Work
This project consisted of approximately 14,000 linear feet of sanitary sewer line from 8 to 24 inches in diameter installed using open cut, pipe bursting, and cured-in-place pipe lining.
This project was part of Consent Decree requirements and the City's efforts to upgrade its sewer infrastructure. Learn more about the City of Fort Smith Consent Decree.
Contractor
Forsgren Inc.
Designer/Engineer
RJN Group, Inc.
Completion Date
July 20, 2020
Total Project Cost
$1,699,040.55
Scope of Work
This project consists of the replacement and rehabilitation of approximately 5,400 linear feet of 8 to 12-inch sewer main, associated manholes, and other appurtenances. This project is designed to reduce sanitary sewer overflows by reducing groundwater infiltration. This project was funded through the 2018 Revenue Bonds.
This project was part of Consent Decree requirements and the City's efforts to upgrade its sewer infrastructure. Learn more about the City of Fort Smith Consent Decree.
Contractor
Forsgren, Inc.
Designer/Engineer
Hawkins – Weir Engineers, Inc.
Completion Date
August 2, 2024
Total Project Cost
$1,933,190.60
Scope of Work
This project, located in the northwest part of Ward 1 and the southeast part of Ward 2, involved the installation of 1,849.56 linear feet of 8-inch PVC pipe using an open cut method and 412 linear feet of 12-inch PVC pipe, also installed by open cut. 3,017 linear feet of 8-inch HDPE pipe were installed using a pipe bursting method. The project also included the removal and replacement of 37 manholes with a 48-inch diameter, the installation of 136 cleanouts, and the repair and rebuilding of 9 manhole inverts. In addition, 15 manhole frames and covers were removed and replaced, and 12 manholes were lined to improve durability and performance.
This project was part of Consent Decree requirements and the City's efforts to upgrade its sewer infrastructure. Learn more about the City of Fort Smith Consent Decree.
Contractor
PM Construction & Rehab, LLC
Designer/Engineer
N/A
Completion Date
May 7, 2019
Total Project Cost
$882,850.17
Scope of Work
The scope of this project included remediation of approximately 7,151 linear feet of sanitary sewer lines using the cured in place pipe (CIPP) process, remediation to service lines using a main and lateral cured in place lining (MLCTPL),and point repairs to allow the remediation measures to be made. The project was completed 13.24% below the original contract amount. Funding for this project was available through the 2018 Revenue Bond.
This project was part of Consent Decree requirements and the City's efforts to upgrade its sewer infrastructure. Learn more about the City of Fort Smith Consent Decree.
Contractor
PM Construction Rehab. LLC
Designer/Engineer
Hawkins-Weir Engineer, Inc
Completion Date
March 8, 2021
Total Project Cost
$434,002.00
Scope of Work
The project consisted of Cured-in-Place lining of approximately 3,507 linear feet of 20-inch sewer main and associated manholes, and other appurtenances. This project was designed to reduce sanitary sewer overflows by reducing groundwater infiltration. This project was completed 2% below the original contract amount. Funds were available from the 2018 Revenue Funds.
This project was part of Consent Decree requirements and the City's efforts to upgrade its sewer infrastructure. Learn more about the City of Fort Smith Consent Decree.
Contractor
Krapff-Reynolds Construction Co.
Designer/Engineer
McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Project Completion Date
October 28,, 2025
Total Project Cost
$2,895,761.85
Scope of Work
The scope of this project included approximately 2,301 linear feet of 8-inch-diameter and 92 linear feet of 12-inch-diameter sanitary sewer line replacement using open-cut methods; 2,166 linear feet of 8-inch sanitary sewer line replacement using pipe-burst methods; 1,831 linear feet of 8-inch CIPP pipe lining; and the replacement of 23, and lining of 15, 48-inch-diameter manholes.
The project was completed 94 days earlier than expected and at $250,017.15 less than the original contract amount. The funding for this project was made available through the 5/8% Sales and Use Tax.
This project was part of Consent Decree requirements and the City's efforts to upgrade its sewer infrastructure. Learn more about the City of Fort Smith Consent Decree.
Contractor
Forsgren, Inc.
Designer/Engineer
Hawkins – Weir Engineers, Inc.
Project Completion Date
March 18, 2024
Total Project Cost
$1,034,655.34
Scope of Work
This project, located in the northwest part of Ward 1 and the southeast part of Ward 2, completed the remediation of approximately 3,669 linear-feet of 8-inch diameter sanitary sewer line by conventional open cut and pipe burst methods, the construction of 1,366 feet of service line, the installation of 87 cleanouts, and the replacement of approximately 22 manholes.
This project was part of Consent Decree requirements and the City's efforts to upgrade its sewer infrastructure. Learn more about the City of Fort Smith Consent Decree.
Contractor
Goodwin & Goodwin, Inc.
Designer/Engineer
Hawkins – Weir Engineers, Inc.
Project Completion Date
April 13, 2023
Total Project Cost
$871,526.00
Scope of Work
This project completed the required remediation from the 2015 SSA work. It consisted of replacing 6-inch pipes using open cut or pipe burst methods with 8-inch pipes. This project included the installation or replacement of 2,642 linear feet of pipe, 33 cleanouts, and 13 manholes.
The contract was completed at 1.2% below the original amount and 77 days before the allowed completion date.
This project was part of Consent Decree requirements and the City's efforts to upgrade its sewer infrastructure. Learn more about the City of Fort Smith Consent Decree.
Contractor
Forsgren, Inc.
Designer/Engineer
Hawkins – Weir Engineers, Inc.
Project Completion Date
March 3, 2023
Total Project Cost
$1,041,200.82
Scope of Work
The scope of this project included the realignment of a sanitary sewer main along Rogers Avenue, located between Waldron Road and South 56th Street. The main needed to be replaced to increase capacity and address a recurring sanitary sewer overflow (SSO), which had overflowed ten times in the past three years. The realignment also moved the pipe section outside of the ArDOT HWY 22 right-of-way.
This project replaced approximately 641 linear feet of 10-inch and 12-inch diameter pipe with an 18-inch diameter pipe, utilizing open-cut and horizontal-directional-drilling (HDD) methods, and included one service connection and five manholes.
This project was completed at 3.4% below the original contract amount and 16 days less than required for final completion.
This project was part of Consent Decree requirements and the City's efforts to upgrade its sewer infrastructure. Learn more about the City of Fort Smith Consent Decree.
Contractor
McKee Utility Contractors, Inc.
Designer/Engineer
Hawkins – Weir Engineers, Inc.
Project Completion Date
May 8, 2024
Total Project Cost
$12,754,350.17
Scope of Work
This project consisted of installing 3,514 linear feet of 42-inch diameter, 1,042 linear feet of 30-inch diameter, and 480 linear feet of 24-inch diameter sanitary sewer main, 43 manholes, and 210 linear feet of 4-inch lateral service lines. Also included in this project was the realignment of 1,332 linear feet of 24-inch and 420 linear feet of 6-inch water transmission line.
This project was part of Consent Decree requirements and the City's efforts to upgrade its sewer infrastructure. Learn more about the City of Fort Smith Consent Decree.
Contractor
Crawford Construction Company
Designer/Engineer
Hawkins – Weir Engineers, Inc.
Project Completion Date
August 2, 2025
Total Project Cost
$4,908,501.50
Scope of Work
The scope of this Consent Decree project included realigning approximately 1,300 linear feet of sanitary sewer main, increasing the pipe size from 12 inches to 24 inches, and installing seven manholes.
This project was part of Consent Decree requirements and the City's efforts to upgrade its sewer infrastructure. Learn more about the City of Fort Smith Consent Decree.
Contractor
Brothers Construction, LLC
Designer/Engineer
RJN Group
Estimated Completion Date
January 13, 2026
Total Project Cost
$6,189,317.36
Scope of Work
This project included the replacement of approximately 9,250 linear feet of sewer mains using the open-cut method, 1,845 linear feet of point repairs, and the replacement of approximately 139 manholes. Additionally, approximately 520 linear feet of sewer main required relocation.
This project was completed 22.58% below the original contract amount and 129 days ahead of schedule.
This project was part of Consent Decree requirements and the City's efforts to upgrade its sewer infrastructure. Learn more about the City of Fort Smith Consent Decree.
Contractor
Vortex Services, LLC
Designer/Engineer
RJN Group
Completion Date
December 5, 2025
Total Project Cost
$3,311,115.91
Scope of Work
This project included replacing approximately 10,810 linear feet of 8-inch HDPE sanitary sewer main using the pipe-bursting method, repairing or replacing approximately 2,378 linear feet of sewer service line, and replacing 39 sanitary sewer manholes. The project was completed 24.25% below the original contract amount and 56 days ahead of schedule.
This project supports the City’s long-term infrastructure goals (Comprehensive Plan Policy TI5.2) by ensuring utility systems can meet the community’s needs for years to come.
This project is part of Consent Decree requirements and the City's efforts to upgrade its sewer infrastructure. Learn more about the City of Fort Smith Consent Decree.
Contractor
Humbard Contracting, Inc
Designer/Engineer
RJN Group
Project Completion Date
January 14, 2026
Total Project Cost
$1,951,888.75
Scope of Work
This project included the rehabilitation of approximately 5,760 linear feet of sewer mains, 8, 10, and 12-inches in diameter, using the Cured In Place Pipe (CIPP) method.
This project was completed 14% below the original contract amount and 16 days ahead of schedule.
This project was part of Consent Decree requirements and the City's efforts to upgrade its sewer infrastructure. Learn more about the City of Fort Smith Consent Decree.
Contractor
Patriot Utilities
Designer/Engineer
RJN Group
Project Completion Date
January 16, 2026
Total Project Cost
$1,011,688.50
Scope of Work
This project included the installation of approximately 110 linear feet (LF) of 24-inch diameter casing by Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD), the installation of 110 LF of 8-inch diameter pipe in the casing, 400 LF of 8-inch diameter pipe by HDD, 180 LF of 8-inch pipe by the open cut method, and two manholes.
This project is part of Consent Decree requirements and the City's efforts to upgrade its sewer infrastructure. Learn more about the City of Fort Smith Consent Decree.
Contractor
Krapff-Reynolds
Designer/Engineer
RJN Group
Completion Date
April 25, 2025
Total Project Cost
$952,222.40
Scope of Work
The scope of this project included rehabilitating approximately 354 sanitary sewer manholes by replacing the frame and cover, making grade adjustments, installing cementitious cement lining, and/or chemical grouting.
This project was funded through the 5/8% sales tax dedicated to Consent Decree projects. The project was completed 1.63% below the adjusted contract amount and 250 days less than the original 533 days.
This project was part of Consent Decree requirements and the City's efforts to upgrade its sewer infrastructure. Learn more about the City of Fort Smith Consent Decree.
Contractor
Vortex Services, LLC
Designer/Engineer
N/A
Project Completion Date
October 14, 2025
Total Project Cost
$130,000.00
Scope of Work
This project involves the emergency rehabilitation of approximately 400 linear feet of a collapsed 8-inch sanitary sewer main between manholes M006-0940 and M006-0930, located near the intersection of Cherokee Circle and Leigh Avenue.
This project was part of Consent Decree requirements and the City's efforts to upgrade its sewer infrastructure. Learn more about the City of Fort Smith Consent Decree.
Contractor
Krapff-Reynolds Construction, Co.
Designer/Engineer
N/A
Project Completion Date
October 14, 2025
Total Project Cost
$304,762.00
Scope of Work
This project involves the emergency rehabilitation of approximately 400 linear feet of a collapsed 8-inch sanitary sewer main between manholes M006-0940 and M006-0930, located near the intersection of Cherokee Circle and Leigh Avenue.
This project was part of Consent Decree requirements and the City's efforts to upgrade its sewer infrastructure. Learn more about the City of Fort Smith Consent Decree.