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QUALIFICATIONS FOR
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
2016
SANDER ENGINEERING CORPORATION CONSULTING ENGINEERS – SURVEYORS
TEXAS BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS FIRM NO. F-517 1250 W. Sam Houston Parkway South, Suite 400
Houston, Texas 77042 Dennis W. Sander, P.E., R.P.L.S. 713-784-4830 President Fax 713-784-4052
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
SANDER ENGINEERING CORPORATION
1250 W. SAM HOUSTON PARKWAY SOUTH, SUITE 400
HOUSTON, TX 77042
713-784-4830
President: Mr. Dennis W. Sander, P.E., R.P.L.S.
COMPANY BACKROUND
Founded in 1971, Sander Engineering Corporation ("SEC") is a well-established civil engineering
design firm based in Houston. Dennis W. Sander, P.E., R.P.L.S. is founder and president of the
company and not only directs the day-to-day operations of the company but is also involved in each
project. Accompanying Mr. Sander is a dedicated staff of experienced engineers, technicians, and
administrators that are committed to the company and our client's needs. The majority of our
employees have been with the company for many years and our employee turnover is extremely low.
SEC serves public and private sector clients in Houston and surrounding areas who require quality civil
engineering services combined with experience, dedication and professional integrity. Although SEC
is considered a small firm, we pride ourselves in providing comprehensive, quality, and cost effective
engineering services to our clients on a personal level. The company's focus is on the design,
construction review and maintenance of water, wastewater, detention, storm water, paving and plant
facilities, together with the proper project management, coordination and communication skills to
successfully complete each project. We believe we have succeeded in this goal as indicated in the high
degree of satisfaction expressed by our clients as well as the quantity of repeat business and client
referrals.
SEC has maintained a strong working relationship with many municipalities and counties in southeast
Texas for many years. The firm served for over 18 years as the County Engineer of Grimes County,
Texas. This position included advising the County on road design, subdivision plat approvals, platting
and drainage requirements, review and acceptance for county maintenance of new roads and general
engineering support. In addition, SEC has participated in the creation of municipal utility districts and
currently serves as consulting engineer for the following utility districts.
District Attorney
Bayview MUD Fulbright & Jaworski
Beechnut MUD Fulbright & Jaworski
Cypress Creek Utility District Smith, Murdaugh, Little & Bonham
Cy-Champ PUD Young & Brooks
Fry Road MUD Young & Brooks
Galveston County F.W.S.D No. 6 Bacon and Wallace
Grimes County MUD No. 1 Johnson Radcliffe Petrov & Bobbitt
Harris County MUD No. 173 Smith, Murdaugh, Little & Bonham
Harris County MUD No. 365 Allen, Boone, Humphries & Robinson
Jackrabbit Road Public Utility District Schwartz, Page & Harding
Morton Road MUD Schwartz, Page & Harding
Northwest Freeway MUD Schwartz, Page & Harding
Remington MUD No. 1 Schwartz, Page & Harding
Southwest Harris County MUD No. 1 Smith, Murdaugh, Little & Bonham
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PROJECT PHILOSOPHY
An important element of Sander Engineering Corporation is the ability to provide personal contact with
clients. Since no two projects are the same, our firm approaches each with the particular emphasis on
thoroughly determining the specific needs and concerns of the client and supplying the engineering
expertise to provide comprehensive, cost effective engineering services and to deliver projects in a
timely manner.
We firmly believe that every project is a team effort between the owner, engineer and contractor and
with the proper attitude each project can be successfully completed with cooperation and minimum
conflict. When conflicts do arise, we believe that we have fostered the proper working relationship to
resolve the issue to the satisfaction of all parties.
Furthermore, every project is prepared and completed by a licensed professional engineer who is
responsible for the project from beginning to end; thereby, assuring project continuity.
PROJECT STAFFING & SUPPORT
First and foremost, SEC prides itself on providing experienced and qualified project management and
support staff. As previously mentioned, most of our staff has been with the company for many years
and each individual has proven his/her knowledge and abilities on numerous infrastructure projects.
Additionally, each year our managers, engineers and technicians undergo additional training to improve
our management, coordination, technical and interpersonal skills.
The firm has available to it a full range of highly qualified engineers offering expertise in areas such
as hydrology, detention, geotechnical investigations, structural and electrical engineering, traffic
signalization, water, sanitary, drainage, paving design, architectural design and engineering services
during construction. Over the years, SEC has fostered relationships with many of the most reputable
subconsultants, i.e. survey companies, geotechnical services, etc., in the Houston area and have teamed
with these firms to complete many projects.
In addition, SEC offers experienced engineering services for project cost estimating, feasibility studies,
subdivision platting, product evaluations, construction management and review, permitting and
representation before governmental agencies.
SEC has an excellent reputation for meeting our client's needs. Our staff, along with those of our
subconsultants, are highly experienced and have proven the ability to provide accurate and reasonable
schedules, can forecast and mediate schedule pitfalls and complete projects within those schedules.
Our references will confirm that we have an excellent track record of meeting our schedules and
completing projects within budget.
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TYPICAL CLIENTS
SEC clients have varied between small and large, private and public. A typical sampling of our clients
include:
Municipalities (City of Houston, League City, Sugar Land, Hillcrest Village, City of La Porte)
Counties (Harris, Galveston, Grimes)
Municipal Utility Districts
Private Developers
Financial Institutions
Title Companies
Individuals
Churches
School Districts
Insurance Companies
REGULATORY KNOWLEDGE
Sander Engineering Corporation has extensive experience in working effectively with local clients and
various local regulatory entities. This has enabled the firm to maintain a familiarity with the
specifications and regulatory requirements frequently encountered during proposed projects, including
Harris County, Galveston County, TxDOT, State of Texas and federal regulations. Our experience and
background gained in public works projects, along with our relationships with these agencies, has
assisted with expediting reviews and obtaining approvals in a timely manner.
UTILITY INTERFACE
Many of the firm's projects have included work in the vicinity of existing utilities such as telephone
lines, pipeline corridors, railroads, power lines or others with easements and rights-of-way. Some
projects have required relocation of existing utilities while others have required the use of trenchless
technologies to complete installation. Sander Engineering Corporation has proven its ability to work
with the various utility owners and has the expertise to supply engineering solutions for complex
problems. We are familiar with the particular requirements that most of these entities enforce when
encroaching on their easements. We have worked closely with entities such as:
CenterPoint Energy
AT&T
Texas-New Mexico Power Company
Verizon
Railroad companies such as BNSF & H&TC Railroads
Various pipeline companies such as Teppco, Kinder Morgan, Amoco, etc.
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CONSTRUCTION REVIEW
When requested by the Client, Sander Engineering Corporation provides engineering services during
construction of projects to assure substantial compliance with construction plans and specifications.
Construction review helps to ensure that all projects, from start to finish, are carried out in accordance
with the plans and specifications.
FINANCIAL STRENGTH
Sander Engineering Corporation is well capitalized and has enjoyed an excellent banking relationship
with Chase Bank, N.A., for many years. The firm carries all required and appropriate insurance to do
business in Texas, including professional liability.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
SEC maintains a strong relationship in many of the professional organizations involved with
engineering and construction, including:
American Consulting Engineers Counsel
American Council of Engineering Companies of Houston
Association of Water Board Directors
American Society of Civil Engineers
Houston Engineering and Scientific Society
National Society of Professional Engineers
Texas Society of Professional Surveyors
American Water Works Association
Society of American Military Engineers
Texas Water Utilities Association
Our professional staff is encouraged to be involved with these organizations and we currently maintain
positions with the American Council of Engineering Companies of Houston on the Contracts
Committee along with standing members of the Design Standards/Plan Review Committee, the
Governmental Affairs Committee and the Water Resources Committee.
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SECTION 1
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART AND KEY PERSONNEL
Sander Engineering Corporation has provided engineering services to Houston and the surrounding area since 1971. With an experienced and dedicated staff, the firm is well known for delivering quality project performance and client satisfaction. In addition, the firm has provided an excellent working environment for employees as evidenced by the tenure of the key personnel and low turnover rate. The general company organizational structure and areas of expertise is provided below. Brief biographies for each team member are included in this section.
Dennis W. Sander, P.E., R.P.L.S. – Since Sander Engineering was founded in 1971, Mr. Sander has
been Owner and President of Sander Engineering Corporation. Mr. Sander is a registered professional
engineer (Texas License #30647) and a registered professional land surveyor in Texas, and has over
51 years of engineering experience in civil and municipal projects. Mr. Sander has designed water
and wastewater facilities, drainage and flood control facilities, streets, major thoroughfares, bridges,
and master planned communities. Mr. Sander is a graduate of Texas A&M University and a strong
supporter of many engineering organizations. He has served twice as President of the Houston
Council of Engineering Companies, and many years as a member of the Board of Directors. Mr.
Sander is presently serving as Vice Chairman of the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District’s Board of
Directors.
Dennis W. Sander, P.E., R.P.L.S.
President
Water Distribution,
Supply & Pumping
Systems
Bill Manning Jr., P.E.
Erik Miller, P.E.
Jeff Peña, P.E.
Wastewater
Collection, Lift
Stations, Force Mains
Erik Miller, P.E.
Bill Manning Jr., P.E.
Jeff Peña, P.E.
Paving, Storm
Drainage & Detention
Facilities
Dennis Sander, P.E.
Jeff Peña, P.E.
Luis Reyna
Water & Wastewater
Treatment Plants &
Pump Stations
Bill Manning, Jr., P.E.
Erik Miller, P.E.
Jeff Peña, P.E.
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Organizational Chart and Key Personnel
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Erik D. Miller, P.E. is a registered professional engineer (Texas License #71057) and has over 30
years of engineering experience relating to infrastructure design and construction. He has designed
water and wastewater facilities including small and large diameter water lines and sanitary sewers,
lift stations, force mains and wastewater treatment plants. He has prepared numerous engineering
reports evaluating sanitary sewer collection systems and water distribution systems for the City of
Houston, City of League City, City of Sugar Land, and numerous Municipal Utility Districts. He has
been responsible for the rehabilitation of sanitary sewer lines ranging in size from 6-inch through 36-
inch. He is proficient at cost estimating, scheduling, project coordination, and technical report
preparation. In addition, Mr. Miller served as the construction manager for a large engineering firm in
Houston overseeing the construction and rehabilitation of numerous lift station, water/wastewater
treatment plants, sanitary sewers and water lines. He is a graduate of University of Houston (Class of
1985) and has spent his entire career in the Houston area. Mr. Miller has been employed with SEC
since 2002.
William T. Manning Jr., P.E. is a registered professional engineer in Texas (Texas License #80640)
and a Class “A” Wastewater and Grade “A” Water certified water utilities operator in Texas. Mr.
Manning has over 30 years of experience in the design, construction, maintenance, operation, startup,
testing, evaluation, and troubleshooting of water and wastewater facilities for both municipal and
industrial applications. This experience includes treatment plants, pump stations, collection systems,
and water distribution systems. Mr. Manning has worked for private construction, operations and
engineering firms as well as the City of Houston, Texas Water Commission, and the Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission (“TNRCC”, now Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality). His responsibilities at the TNRCC included providing technical assistance to municipal and
industrial wastewater facilities throughout the State of Texas and also providing technical advice to
staff members at TNRCC, Harris County Pollution Control, Lower Colorado River Authority and
EPA Region 6. In addition, he worked for the City of Houston providing quality assurance oversight
for 34 wastewater treatment plants and troubleshooting operational problems. He also served on the
Activated Sludge, Disinfection, and Sludge subcommittees involved in the revision of the State
Design Criteria for Sewerage Systems (Chapter 317 which has become Chapter 217). Mr. Manning
is active on the State, Regional and Local levels of the water utilities field with both work and
volunteer efforts. He is a graduate of the University of Texas (Class of 1989) and has spent most of
his career in the Greater Houston area. Although Mr. Manning has only been directly employed by
SEC since 2014, Mr. Manning has been working closely with SEC since 1995 as a principal for
Manning Engineering Corporation.
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Jeff Peña, P.E. is a registered professional engineer in Texas (Texas License #99209) and has over
20 years of design and construction experience in municipal and land development projects in Harris
and surrounding counties. This experience includes water distribution, sanitary sewer collection,
sanitary sewer lift stations, water plants, paving, detention, drainage, residential development, and
commercial development. Mr. Peña has experience designing wells in the unregulated Catahoula
aquifer as an alternative source of water to reduce production in the Gulf Coast Aquifers. He has also
designed numerous water plant improvements including conversions to chloramines disinfection to
accommodate surface water treatment. He has assisted municipalities with long-term infrastructure
planning projections, bond application reports, and budgets. He has designed permanent storm water
quality features for numerous developments. He has also prepared Storm Water Management
Programs for several Cities and obtained Multi-Sector general permit coverage and Municipal
Separate Storm Sewer System general permit coverage. He is a graduate of University of Houston
(Class of 2000). Mr. Peña has been with SEC for 3 years.
Luis Reyna, Senior Civil Designer – Mr. Reyna has over years of experience as a design technician
and is the Senior Civil Designer at Sander Engineering Corporation. He has considerable experience
with design and layout of water, wastewater, drainage, and paving facilities. Mr. Reyna has
extensive experience with local and county permitting/approval processes, utility research, quantity
take offs, cost estimating and surveying. Mr. Reyna has been employed with SEC since 1994.
General Information
Firm Name: Sander Engineering Corporation
Corporate Address
Phone/Fax
1250 W. Sam Houston Parkway South, Suite 400
Houston, Texas 77042
Ph: 713-784-4830/Fax: 713-784-4052
Primary Contact:
Phone/Email Address
Dennis W. Sander, P.E., R.P.L.S.
713-784-4830/[email protected]
Federal Tax ID 74-1789178
TBPE Registration No. F-517
Number of years in Business 45
Type of Organization Corporation
Date of Organization October 1971
Location of Principal/Supporting
Office Houston, Texas
Number of employees 10
Number & Type of Professionals (4) Professional Engineers & (1) RPLS
Limits of Insurance Coverage To be provided upon request
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SECTION 2 PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Sander Engineering Corporation is a full service consulting engineering firm specializing in water, wastewater, storm water, and pavement engineering. The firm offers its engineering services in four generalized disciplines.
• Water Distribution & Supply Facilities
• Wastewater Collection, Lift Station & Treatment Facilities
• Storm Drainage & Detention Systems
• Paving Facilities
Our experience includes the design of:
• Water lines from 4-inch through 36-inch
• Gravity sanitary sewers from 6-inch through 54-inch
• Lift stations with 2 to 6 pumps designed for 30 gpm to 11,250 gpm and associated force mains from 2-inch through 30-inch.
• Open ditch storm water conveyance systems and detention ponds
• Underground storm water conveyance systems up to 60-inch
• Groundwater treatment plants
• Wastewater treatment plants 0.05 MGD up to 5.1 MGD.
• Paving projects from residential streets to major thoroughfares to highways.
Some of the projects completed by our firm over the past few years are summarized in the following discussion. These projects are representative of the public sector projects that SEC is routinely involved. All of the projects presented have been completed within Southeast Texas. A brief description and details for each project is presented along with the reference contact information.
In addition to the projects listed below, Sander Engineering Corporation has conducted numerous sanitary collection system inflow/infiltration studies to determine the condition of existing sanitary sewers, prioritize the repairs to the sewers, and to determine the most cost effective repairs to the sewers and, when needed, prepare reports to address enforcement orders. Over the past several years, SEC has rehabilitated thousands of linear feet of sewer pipe (and associated manholes) ranging in size from 8-inch through 36-inch using remove and replace, cured-in-place and pipe bursting.
SEC is also responsible for various permitting requirements and permit renewals for our MUD clients including waste treatment discharge permits and water quality permitting. SEC has successfully requested waivers and variances from the State for such issues as elevated storage, the 75/90 rule for wastewater treatment plants, etc.
SEC also has experience in the financing of projects through bond applications and grant programs. In the past ten years, SEC has prepared numerous bond application reports for our municipal utility district clients totaling nearly $200 million.
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Project Experience
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Water Distribution & Supply Facilities
Remington Municipal Utility District No. 1
Water Plants No.1 & No. 2
Client: Remington M.U.D. No. 1 Project Manager: Dennis Sander, P.E.
Project Location: Harris County, TX Project Status: WP1 - Completed 2004
Project Cost: $1,800,000 WP2 - Completed 2008
District Engineer: Sander Engineering Corporation
Project Reference: Martha Bersch, Attorney for the District
Schwartz, Page & Harding, L.L.P. - (713) 623-4531
Project Summary and Scope
Along with the wastewater treatment facility discussed above, SEC designed the two water treatment
plants that serve Remington MUD #1 and several of the surrounding utility districts. Each plant has a
1,500 gpm water well, two (2) ground storage tanks, two (2) hydro-pneumatic tanks, four (4)
appropriate booster pumps and auxiliary backup power generators.
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West Harris County Regional Water Authority ("WHCRWA")
Contract 12B
Client: WHCRWA Project Manager: Erik Miller, P.E.
Project Location: Houston, TX Project Status: Completed 2008
Project Cost: $2,444,000
Project Reference: Glynda Cross-Paris, P.E., Project Manager
Dannenbaum Engineering - (713) 527-6495
Project Summary and Scope
Contract 12B for the WHCRWA included 12, 16, 20 and 24-inch waterlines to serve Jackrabbit Road
Public Utility District water plants. The project included a combination of open cut and trenchless
construction technologies through open areas, residential streets and the crossings of two high traffic
thoroughfares. SEC prepared the preliminary and final design, project specifications, final engineering
report, final cost estimates and engineering services during construction. Additionally, SEC identified
and prepared the easement descriptions required on behalf of the utility district. The project is located
in far west Houston and included approximately 9,400 linear feet of waterline and appurtenances. The
construction cost for the project was $2,444,000, there were no change orders.
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North Harris County Regional Water Authority ("NHCRWA")
Contract 14B
Client: NHCRWA Project Manager: Erik Miller, P.E.
Project Location: Houston, TX Project Status: Completed 2009
Project Cost: $2,068,000
Project Reference: Paul Vining, P.E., Project Manager
AECOM - (713) 780-4100
Project Summary and Scope
NHCRWA Contract 14B includes approximately 6,000 linear feet of 20-inch waterline in north Harris
County. SEC teamed with Jones & Carter and provided design for the waterline and technical
assistance. The project included a combination of open cut and trenchless technologies through open
areas, several CenterPoint easements and an apartment complex.
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City of Houston
Water Line Replacement in Azaleadell & Carlisle Subdivisions
Client: City of Houston Project Manager: Erik Miller, P.E.
Project Location: Houston, TX Project Status: Completed 2006
Project Cost: $765,000
Project Reference: Mumtaz Baig, P.E., Project Manager
Department of Public Works & Engineering - (832) 395-2309
Project Summary and Scope
The Azaleadell and Carlisle Subdivisions are located in northwest and southeast Houston, respectively.
The water distribution systems were more than 30 years old, failing and were insufficient for fire water
capacity. SEC contracted with the City of Houston to design replacement of the water distribution
systems including design and construction nearly 12,000 linear feet of 6-inch and 8-inch water lines,
new service leads, valves, fittings, fire hydrants and appurtenances. This project was completed on
time with only minor change orders.
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Harris County W. C. I D. No. 113
12" Water Line Extension on Telge Road
Client: HCWCID No. 113 Project Manager: Dennis Sander, P.E.
Project Location: Harris County, TX Project Status: Completed 2010
Project Cost: $120,000
District Engineer: Sander Engineering Corporation
Project Reference: Mr. Scott Smith, Attorney for HCWCID No. 113
Smith, Murdaugh, Little & Bonham - (713) 652-6500
Project Summary and Scope
Harris County W.C.I.D. No. 113 needed to extend its existing water distribution system along Telge
Road in order to provide water service to several tracts within the District and to complete the main
trunk line along Telge Road. Telge Road was recently upgraded to a four lane boulevard section by
the Harris County Public Infrastructure Department and the right-of-ways are crowded with existing
utilities. Therefore, the line was constructed in the center median and construction utilized a
combination of open cut and auger to preserve the existing landscaping and concrete pavement.
Sander Engineering Corporation provided design, contract administration and construction
management services for approximately 1,800 linear feet of 12-inch water line, including valves,
fittings, fire hydrants and appurtenances.
This project was completed on time and within budget.
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Jackrabbit Road Public Utility District
Water Plant #4
Client: Jackrabbit Road P.U.D. Project Manager: Erik Miller, P.E.
Project Location: Harris County, TX Project Status: Completed 2001
Project Cost: $1,400,000
District Engineer: Sander Engineering Corporation
Project Reference: Howard Cohen, Attorney for the District
Schwartz, Page & Harding, L.L.P. (713) 623-4531
Project Summary and Scope
Jackrabbit Road Public Utility District currently owns and operates three water plants. Water Plant #4
was constructed in 2001 and includes a 1,250 GPM well, two 300,000gallon ground storage tanks, two
20,000gallon hydro-pneumatic tanks, and four 500 GPM booster pumps. A standby generator was
added in 2005 to provide power in emergency situations. SEC designed the facility and provided
construction phase services during construction.
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Northwest Freeway Municipal Utility District
Water Plant No. 3
Client: Northwest Freeway M.U.D. Project Manager: Dennis Sander, P.E.
Project Location: Harris County, TX Project Status: Completed 2007
Project Cost: $2,000,000
District Engineer: Sander Engineering Corporation
Project Reference: Spencer Creed, Attorney for the District
Schwartz, Page & Harding, L.L.P. - (713) 623-4531
Project Summary and Scope
Before Water Plant No. 3, Northwest Freeway Municipal Utility District owned and operated two water
plants. However, because there is no nearby development, the District did not have an emergency
water source. If the District experienced difficulties with Water Plant No. 2, Water Plant No. 1 would
not be able to supply adequate water to the District’s customers without rationing.
Sander Engineering designed Water Plant No. 3, which consisted of a 1,200 GPM well, a 300,000gallon
ground storage tank, a 20,000gallon hydro-pneumatic tank, and four 850 GPM booster pumps. Sander
Engineering Corporation designed the facility and provided construction phase services during
construction.
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City of Houston
Water Line Replacement in Wrenwood Subdivision
Client: City of Houston Project Manager: Erik Miller, P.E.
Project Location: Houston, TX Project Status: Completed 2008
Project Cost: $911,000
Project Reference: Mumtaz Baig, P.E.
Department of Public Works & Engineering - (832) 395-2309
Project Summary and Scope
The Wrenwood Subdivision is located on the near west side of Houston and was served water by a
private operating company for many years. However, the water supply system had not been upgraded
as the neighborhood grew and the system deteriorated and experienced numerous failures. The City of
Houston obtained authority over the system and contracted SEC to upgrade the water lines. The
existing distribution system included 2-inch and 3- inch lines; whereas, the proposed system included
8 and 12-inch lines. The project included 4,300 linear feet of 8-inch water lines and 10,300 linear feet
of 12-inch water lines along with valves, fittings, fire hydrants and appurtenances. Furthermore, this
project was fast tracked due to the condition of the existing water distribution system. The project was
completed on schedule, with only one minor change order.
City of Houston
On-Call Water and Sanitary Sewer Line Extensions
Client: City of Houston Project Manager: Dennis Sander, P.E.
Project Location: Houston, TX Project Status: Complete 2011
Project Cost: $4,700,000 (five contracts)
Project Reference: Mumtaz Baig, P.E.
Department of Public Works & Engineering - (832) 395-2309
Project Summary and Scope
The City of Houston frequently replaces water and sanitary sewer lines throughout the City on an
emergency basis or extends water and sanitary sewer lines for various reasons. Under the City's On-
Call Program, the firm has provided fast turnaround design and bidding services to the City for such
water and sewer lines. SEC performed fifty-two such design projects under six contracts for the City
over thirteen years. Projects included water line sizes from 2-inch through 16-inch, sanitary sewers up
to 15-inch in varying lengths from hundreds to thousands of feet. Under this project, SEC prepared the
unique bid documents which included proposal items for most all possible work tasks; and the
preparation of drawings for each work order. Notice to Proceed to final plans was typically three
months.
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Wastewater Collection, Lift Station & Treatment Facilities Remington Municipal Utility District No. 1
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Client: Remington M.U.D. No. 1 Project Manager: Erik Miller, P.E.
Project Location: Harris County, TX Design Engineer: Bill Manning, Jr., P.E.
Project Cost: $3,600,000 Project Status: Complete 2006
District Engineer: Sander Engineering Corporation
Project Reference: Martha Bersch, Attorney for the District
Schwartz, Page & Harding, L.L.P. - (713) 623-4531
Project Summary and Scope
Remington Municipal Utility District No. 1 is one of the largest utility districts in the state. Located in
northwest Harris County, the district currently covers over 1,800 acres and serves approximately 5,200
connections. SEC has been the Engineer for this District since its inception in 1984 and has provided
engineering services including the design of the District's 1.1 MGD wastewater treatment plant serving
a portion of the District. The plant is a complete concrete facility, built partially above grade and
incorporates the use of a sand filter for additional treatment.
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Jackrabbit Road Public Utility District
Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements
Client: Jackrabbit Road P.U.D. Project Manager: Erik Miller, P.E.
Project Location: Harris County, TX Design Engineer: Bill Manning, Jr., P.E.
Project Cost: $6,700,000 Project Status: Completed 2015
District Engineer: Sander Engineering Corporation
Project Reference: Howard Cohen, Attorney for the District
Schwartz, Page & Harding, L.L.P. - (713) 623-4531
Project Summary and Scope
Jackrabbit Road Public Utility District operates a 5.1 MGD regional wastewater treatment facility in
west Houston that serves the District and five surrounding MUD districts. The plant has been expanded
several times since it began operation in the 1970's, and was in need of improvements due to worn
equipment, outdated equipment, and increased demand. The District authorized SEC to provide design
services for improvements to the chlorination and de-chlorination systems, lift station pump upgrades,
improved influent screening, rehabilitation of the traveling bridge clarifiers, improved sludge handling
facilities, blower rehabilitation, and various electrical upgrades. Three phases of the rehabilitation have
been completed at a cost of approximately $2,200,000. A final fourth phase of improvements is
currently under construction and includes replacement of the control building, lift station,
instrumentation and electrical facilities, as well as major modifications to the aeration basin and air
piping at a cost of $4,500,000.
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City of Sugar Land
Lift Station Rehabilitation
Client: Sugar Land, Texas Project Manager: Erik Miller, P.E.
Project Location: Fort Bend County, TX Design Engineer: Bill Manning, Jr., P.E.
Project Cost: $2,000,000+ Project Status: Ongoing
Project Reference: Idahosa Igbinoba - Project Manager
Department of Engineering - (281) 275-2780
Project Summary and Scope
Evaluation and rehabilitation of the City’s lift stations. To date, 41 lift stations have been evaluated
and 25 stations have been rehabilitated. The lift station sizes vary from small two (2) pump stations to
major six (6) pump installations. Rehabilitation typically consists of replacement of the pumps, piping
and electrical controls, including landscaping and site improvements.
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Remington MUD No. 1
Lift Stations No. 1, 2 & 3 & Force Mains
Client: Remington MUD No. 1 Project Manager: Dennis Sander, P.E.
Project Location: Harris County, TX Project Status: Complete 2000
Project Cost: $850,000
Project Reference: Ms. Martha Bersch, Attorney for the District
Schwartz, Page & Harding, L.L.P. - (713) 623-4531
Project Summary and Scope
Design of three (3) sanitary sewer lift stations and force mains constructed to serve development in the
District. The lift stations were medium sized two (2) and three (3) pump stations ranging in size from
400 gpm to 800 gpm. The three (3) force mains varied in size from 6-inch to 8-inch and varied in
length from several hundred to several thousand feet.
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City of League City
24-Inch Sanitary Sewer along Palomino Road
Client: City of League City Project Manager: Erik Miller, P.E.
Project Location: Galveston County, TX Project Status: Completed 2007
Project Cost: $700,000
Project Reference: Bobby Morrison, P.E., Projects Coordinator
League City Engineering Department - (281) 554-1439
Project Summary and Scope
League City has experienced considerable growth during the last few years and the need for improved
services especially on the west side of the City which has dictated that the City upgrade their
infrastructure. One such project involved the design and construction of a 24-inch gravity sanitary
sewer along Palomino Road to accommodate planned future development and the construction of a
new high school. The project included 2,600 linear feet of 24-inch sanitary sewer and appurtenances,
coordination with not only representatives of the high school but also an existing elementary school
and the crossing of FM 518. SEC also provided construction management services providing routine
inspection and evaluations of the construction progress and quality of work. The project was completed
in 2007.
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City of League City
Smith Lane Lift Station & Force Main Rehabilitation
Client: City of League City Project Manager: Erik Miller, P.E.
Project Location: Galveston County, TX Design Engineer: Bill Manning, Jr., P.E.
Project Cost: $1,100,000 Project Status: Complete 2005
Project Reference: Bobby Morrison, P.E., Projects Coordinator
League City Engineering Department - (281) 554-1439
Project Summary and Scope
The Smith Lane Lift Station is one of League City's major stations, averaging a daily flow of
approximately 1.0 MGD. The station had experienced excessive corrosion of the structure and the
force main had failed several times due to the deteriorating effects of H2S. The project included
rehabilitation of the lift station wet well and valve vault, installation of an odor control system and
replacement of the existing 20-inch ductile iron force main. The force main was replaced with high
density polyethylene pipe, installed by a combination of directional drilling and open cut. SEC also
provided construction management, site representation and evaluation of the construction progress.
The project was completed in 2005 on schedule and in budget.
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Butler Road Lift Station and Force Main
Client: League City Project Manager: Erik Miller, P.E.
Project Location: Galveston County, TX Design Engineer: Bill Manning, Jr., P.E.
Project Cost: $2,600,000 Project Status: Completed 2011
Project Reference: Bobby Morrison, P.E., Projects Coordinator
League City Engineering Department - (281) 554-1439
Project Summary and Scope
Layout and design of approximately 3,350 linear feet of 30-inch force main and 3,610 linear feet of 18-
inch force main utilizing a combination of open cut and trenchless construction. SEC also provided
construction management and site representation. The project was completed in 2005 on schedule and
in budget.
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Various Clients
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
Sander Engineering has rehabilitated approximately 150,000 linear feet of sanitary sewer in recent
years to minimize groundwater and surface water infiltration. Sanitary sewers have ranged in size from
8-inch to 36-inch diameter pipe. Existing pipe materials have been ABS Truss, clay, concrete and PVC
pipe. Typical problems being deteriorated pipe, cracks, joint misalignment, sags, root intrusion, various
forms of blockages, and poor installation. The primary method of rehabilitation has been Cured-In–
Place Pipe (CIPP) along with Pipe Bursting, Slip-lining, and Remove and Replace. Concurrent with
the sewer pipe rehabilitation, SEC typically rehabilitates associated manholes with liners to address
groundwater infiltration and the installation of inflow protectors to minimize surface water intrusion.
We have performed this service for many of our utility district clients, the City of Houston and the City
of League City.
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W.C.I.D. No. 73
Lift Station, Force Main & Gravity Sewer
Client: City of Houston Project Manager: Dennis Sander, P.E.
Project Location: Harris County, TX Project Status: Complete 1996
Project Cost: $3,425,000
Project Reference: David Jackson, P.E., (713) 659-4644
Project Summary and Scope
Under contract to the Greater Houston Wastewater Program, Sander Engineering Corporation provided
design services for the upgrade of the W.C.I.D. 73 lift station, force main and gravity sewer. The lift
station was modified to increase the firm capacity from 3.3mgd to 5.5mgd, which included new pumps,
suction and discharge piping, electrical controls, telemetry, etc. The existing 12-inch force main was
abandoned and replaced with approximately 10,600 linear feet of 16-inch force main and
approximately 6,300 linear feet of the existing gravity sewer was replaced with a 30-inch gravity sewer.
The project route was along FM 1960 and FM 2100 in north Harris County. The bulk of the line work
was designed and constructed by traditional open cut methods; however, numerous utility crossings
and intersections required the use of trenchless technology (i.e. auger, micro tunnel, etc).
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Storm Drainage & Detention Systems
Harris County Flood Control District
Erosion Repairs to K143-00-00-X009
Client: Harris County Flood Control District Project Manager: Dennis Sander, P.E.
Project Location: Houston, TX
Project Status: Constr. Complete May 2016
Project Cost: $666,555
Project Reference: John Smaistrla, P.E.
Harris County Flood Control District - (713) 684-4044
Project Summary and Scope
Rehabilitation of approximately 3,700 linear feet of the K143-00-00-X009 from Grant Road to
Cypresswood Drive in the NW Harris County. Project involves the re-establishment of the flow line,
erosion repairs, slope stabilization, repair and replacement of storm water outfall structures, and repair
of back slope drains. The project also required the coordination with HCFCD and adjacent Utility
Districts for the installation of a walking trail.
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Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 173
Detention Pond and Drainage Ditch Rehabilitation
Client: HC MUD No. 173 Project Manager: Erik Miller, P.E.
Project Location: Houston, TX Project Status: Completed 2010
Project Cost: $300,000
Project Reference: Mr. Taylor Goodall
Attorney for the District - (713) 652-6500
Project Summary and Scope
Harris County MUD No. 173 is responsible for large detention pond within the District that had become
overgrown and blockages prevented flow downstream of the pond. The project involved reconstruction
of portions of the pond, regrading of the outfall ditch, erosion control measures, and landscape
improvements. Coordination was required with Harris County Flood Control District and neighboring
utility district that shared responsibility for the pond and ditch.
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Paving Facilities
Holzwarth Road Improvements
Client: Harris County Project Manager: Dennis Sander, P.E.
Project Location: North Harris County Project Status: Complete 2013
Project Cost: $2,500,000
Project Reference: Lee Shelton, E.I.T.
Harris County Public Infrastructure Dept. - (713) 806-0813
Project Summary and Scope
The improvements to Holzwarth Road included the preliminary and design phase services for the
construction of a new, four-lane roadway with open ditches. The project scope included a traffic
operations analysis, right-of-way determination, paving, drainage, appropriate transitions, signalization
and storm water detention facilities.
Aside from general project management, SEC was responsible for project alignment, preparation of
the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and Storm Water Quality Management Plan, and the
analysis of the existing and proposed drainage and detention system to provide zero impact. SEC was
also responsible for coordination of alignment surveying, including abstracting, metes and bounds
descriptions for parcel takings, parcel staking; geotechnical investigation and environmental
assessments; and coordination with TxDOT for the reconstruction of the traffic signals on Holzwarth
at FM2920 and Spring-Cypress Road. The project length was approximately 0.75 miles and the new
roadway was opened in January 2013.
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Mason Road Improvements
Client: Harris County Project Manager: Dennis Sander, P.E.
Project Location: Harris County, TX Project Status: Completed 2012
Project Cost: $2,400,000
Project Reference: Steve Loo, P.E.
Harris County Public Infrastructure Dept. - (713) 755-2948
Project Summary and Scope
The improvements to Mason Road included preliminary and design phase services for the
reconstruction of an existing two-lane asphalt roadway section with open ditches to a four-lane concrete
curb and gutter boulevard section, including paving, transitions, drainage facilities. The approximate
length of the project is 0.7 mile.
Responsibilities included preparation of a drainage analysis to determine an appropriate storm sewer
outfall location and detention system to provide the project with a storm water outfall while having no
impact on Little Cypress Creek, preparation of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, preparation
of a Storm Water Quality Management Plan, coordination with subcontractors for surveying,
geotechnical and environmental services and coordination design and construction with adjacent
projects. The project was completed and opened to traffic in 2012.
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Awty School Road
Client: City of Houston Project Manager: Erik Miller, P.E.
Project Location: Harris County, TX Project Status: Completed 2007
Project Cost: $1,300,000
Project Reference: Azar Ahamadian, P.E., - (713) 837-7344
Project Summary and Scope
Awty School Road is located just north of I-10 and west of I-610 in near northwest Houston. The street
was a two lane road that served the Awty International School and several other businesses. The
original road was asphalt with open ditches within a narrow right-of-way. No water or sanitary existed
along the road and the road was prone to flooding. SEC was contracted to obtain additional right-of-
way and to design the water, sanitary, storm and paving (concrete with curb and gutter) facilities. The
project included 1,500 feet of 8-inch water line, 1,500 feet of 18-inch gravity sewer, 1,200 feet of 30
and 36-inch storm sewer, street lighting, signalization and associated concrete paving. In addition, the
project included improved traffic control along Post Oak Boulevard.
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Theiss Mail Route Improvements
Client: Harris County Project Manager: Dennis Sander, P.E.
Project Location: Harris County, TX Project Status: Completed 2004
Project Cost: $1,900,000
Project Reference: Jackie Freeman, P.E.,
Harris County Public Infrastructure Dept. - (713) 755-4972
Project Summary and Scope
Theiss Mail Route lies between Louetta Road and Champions Drive in north Harris County. The road
was a narrow two lane road with open ditches and moderate to heavy traffic. Several schools, including
an elementary and middle school, lie along the project route of which Theiss Mail Route is the main
access to the schools for the students. Increased traffic along the road, along with additional
development, and the increased potential for accidents resulted in the need to improve the roadway.
The major objectives of the project included removal and replacement of the existing asphalt pavement
with concrete paving, widening of the road, improved traffic control, new sidewalks, and improved
drainage. The length of the project is approximately 5,600 linear feet through residential
neighborhoods and an intersection tie-in to FM 1960.