BSK Associates Awarded New Contract with SSUSD

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BSK Associates Awarded New Contract with SSUSD

BSK Associates is thrilled to announce our latest project awarded by the Sierra Sands Unified School District (SSUSD). Our team has been selected to conduct a fault hazard investigation for the proposed Vieweg Elementary School site. This critical study aims to ensure the safety and stability of the new school by thoroughly examining a potential active fault zone on the property.

Meet the Team

At BSK Associates, we are committed to the highest standards of safety and precision. Our experienced team, led by some of the most esteemed professionals in the field, will manage this project with meticulous care.

Leading the project will be Adam Terronez, PE, GE, serving as the lead Geotechnical Engineer. With extensive experience in Geotechnical Engineering and a deep understanding of seismic safety, Adam brings invaluable expertise to this initiative. Supporting him are Michael Romero and Neil McConnell, our lead Certified Engineering Geologists, who will be instrumental in conducting the fault trenching investigation. We would also like to thank BSK’s Tony Martin and Kevin Grove that are providing environmental assessment for the property and oversight for the investigation

Additionally, Omar Khan played a crucial role in preparing our winning proposal, ensuring that BSK’s qualifications and dedication to excellence were highlighted. His efforts have paved the way for our team to contribute significantly to the safety and development of the new school site.

Commitment to the Community

BSK Associates has a long-standing relationship with SSUSD, and we are honored to continue our partnership by providing essential services that contribute to the district’s growth and safety. Some notable prior projects with SSUSD including:

  • Richmond Elementary School: BSK provided Geotechnical Engineering, Geologic/Seismic Hazards Assessment, and Construction Materials Testing Services for the new Richmond Elementary School Campus that is currently under construction.
  • Murray Middle School Campus: BSK provided Geotechnical Engineering, Geologic/Seismic Hazards Assessment, Fault Trenching Investigation, Environmental Assessments and Construction Materials Testing Services.
  • Burrough High School Modernization: BSK has proudly contributed to the modernization of Burrough High School by providing comprehensive Geotechnical Engineering, Geologic/Seismic Hazards Assessment, and Construction Materials Testing Services.
  • At Faller Elementary School, we recently delivered Construction Materials and Special Inspection Services for the installation of a new 60-foot tower, playground remodel, and new shade structures. Our team is also actively engaged in Construction Materials Testing and Special Inspection Services for the new Transitional Kindergarten (TK) buildings at both Faller Elementary School and Las Flores Elementary School.
  • Additionally, we have successfully completed Construction Materials Testing and Special Inspection Services for relocatable classrooms, ADA improvements, and shade structures at Vieweg Elementary School, Pierce Elementary School, Richmond Elementary School, Gateway Elementary School, and James Monroe Middle School. Santiago Espinoza leads these projects as BSK’s dedicated project manager.

The proposed Vieweg Elementary School is a significant development for the community, and we are dedicated to ensuring its foundation is secure and resilient.

“We are very excited about this opportunity to serve Sierra Sands Unified School District on another great facility that will serve students, faculty, staff, and the Ridgecrest community,” says Adam Terronez, PE, GE, Bakersfield Branch Manager.

Thank you SSUSD for your continued support and trust in BSK Associates. Together, we are building a safer and stronger future for our communities.

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Meadows Field Airport

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Meadows Field Airport

From 2016 to current BSK has provide geotechnical investigation and construction material testing to support Meadows Field Airport on their major design and construction projects. The work on Runway 12L-30R has been completed in three phases over four years. The runway opening means the airport can more effectively keep the takeoff and landing of heavier commercial aircraft separate from smaller, lighter planes. Having both runways open and operating also helps keep Meadows flexible as demand grows and circumstances change.

The cost of this third and final phase of the runway project including construction, administration, inspection, and material testing was $14.5 million. In total, the cost of rehabilitating Meadows Field’s main runway is nearing $50 million.

 

County of Kern, Meadows Field Airport Runway 12L-30R Rehabilitation, Bakersfield, CA

BSK provided geotechnical engineering during the design phase and QA construction material testing services during the construction phase of the project. The existing runway is approximately 150 feet wide and is approximately 13,000 feet in length. Nineteen taxiways are included within the limits of the project. BSK’s responsibilities included providing geotechnical data compatible with FAA AC 150/5320-6 Airport Design and Evaluation Requirements. BSK’s geotechnical investigation included a total of sixty-one (61) geotechnical borings at the existing runaway and an additional sixteen (16) core-only locations. Special challenges include coring the existing pavement section with thicknesses up to 24 inches and work within an active runway. BSK’s geotechnical investigation was performed at night between the hours of approximately 12am (midnight) and 5:30am. Site preparation recommendations included subgrade re-compaction recommendations and recommendations for aggregate base placement and compaction. The geotechnical laboratory testing included California Bearing Ratio, particle size, soil corrosivity, in-place moisture content and dry density, Atterberg Limits, and moisture-density relationship testing. During the construction phase of work, BSK provided QA oversight during paving operations including aggregate base course sampling, concrete sampling, laboratory compaction of Marshall briquettes at the production plant, HMA core sample pick up, laboratory testing and preparation of daily field and laboratory test reports.

County of Kern, Meadows Field Airport Taxiway ‘A’ Reconstruction and Rehabilitation, Bakersfield, CA

BSK provided geotechnical engineering investigation, geotechnical laboratory testing during the initial design stage and quality assurance testing services during the construction phases of the project that includes the following facility improvements: Demolishing eight (8) existing taxiways which connect Taxiway ‘A’ to the main facility (approximately 200-feet long and 75’ wide), Constructing two (2) new taxiways between Taxiway A and the main facility (approximately 200-feet long and 75’ wide), Constructing one (1) taxiway parallel to Taxiway ‘A’ in front of the main facility at the apron (approximately 3,800 feet long and 75 feet wide), Reconstruction of the asphalt pavement section will extend for the entire length of Taxiway ‘A’ (approximately 11,400 feet long and 100 feet wide), and Reconstruction of seven (7) taxiways connecting to Taxiway ‘A’ (variable dimensions). BSK’s responsibilities included providing geotechnical data compatible with FAA AC 150/5320-6 Airport Design and Evaluation Requirements. BSK’s geotechnical investigation included a total of seventy-four (74) geotechnical borings at the existing taxiway and an additional eleven (11) core-only locations. Due to work performed at an active runway. BSK’s geotechnical investigation was performed at night between the hours of approximately 12am (midnight) and 5:30am. The geotechnical laboratory testing included California Bearing Ratio, particle size, soil corrosivity, in-place moisture content and dry density, Atterberg Limits, and moisture-density relationship testing.

meadow fields

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Bernal Park Project

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Bernal Park, Pleasanton, CA 

The Oak Woodland trail Bernal Park project is part of a new 60-acre park in Pleasanton. The asphalt concrete trails were built on up to 10 feet of engineered fill and included underlying drainage culverts and riprap slope protection adjacent to the trails. BSK provided Geotechnical Engineering and Materials Testing Services to the project, which is a task order to an On-Call contract that BSK has held for numerous contracting periods with the City of Pleasanton, California. BSK also provided geotechnical recommendations for suitability of proposed import soil as engineered fill and performed interpretation of analytical testing for proposed import soils from over 15 different import sites. Services also included special inspection and materials testing services for various structures throughout the park.

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EPAs new plan to combat PFAS

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EPAs new plan to combat PFAS

EPAs new plan to combat PFAS

 

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced new plans to combat per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The EPA released four new drinking water health advisories to aid in America’s plan to furnish clean drinking water. Additionally, the EPA announced fresh fiscal opportunities to combat PFAS pollution through a $1 billion grant.

“Today’s actions highlight EPA’s commitment to use the best available science to tackle PFAS pollution, protect public health, and provide critical information quickly and transparently,” said EPA Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox.

These updated health advisories are based on the newest science regarding PFOAS and PFOS. Further, the new advisories will replace those for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) issued in 2016. Moreover, EPA is issuing final health advisories for perfluorobutane sulfonic acid and its potassium salt (PFBS) and for hexafluoropropylene oxide (HFPO) dimer acid and its ammonium salt (“GenX” chemicals). This will be the first time the EPA has issued these health advisories.

$1 billion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law grant

In further action, the EPA is encouraging states and communities to apply for a $1 billion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law grant.  This grant is designed to be used to address PFAS and other contaminants especially in disadvantaged communities.

Follow the links for more information on the EPAs new plan to combat PFAS or the PFAS Roadmap 2021-2024.

 

EPAs new plan to combat PFAS

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BSK Provided Construction Services for the Livermorium Plaza Project

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Delano Earlimart Irrigation District

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Delano Earlimart Irrigtion District Water Recharge Projects 

BSK has been working with the Delano Earlimart Irrigation District to develop their groundwater recharge projects totaling more than 300 acres of recharge facilities.  The groundwater recharge project is known as the Turnipseed Recharge Basin, which could receive water from either the District’s distribution system of from direct diversions from the White River.  This project will significant benefit the District in balancing their groundwater.  The recharge basins are located northwest of the intersection of Avenue 24 and Road 176 near Delano, California.  BSK has worked with the District Engineer, Provost and Pritchard, on this project for the last four years and we are continuing to work on this project.

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Recharge Fresno Project 

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Recharge Fresno Project 

This is one of the largest public work projects City of Fresno has ever constructed with construction cost over $400 million dollars. BSK was involved in these projects for over 7 years, from design to construction.

Recharge Fresno Project Phases

The projects consisted of the Friant-Kern Canal Pipeline, a 4.5 mile long, 60-inch diameter water pipeline, which conveys surface water from the Friant-Kern Canal to the existing Northeast Surface Water Treatment Facility.

The second phase was the Kings River Pipeline where the pipeline is a 13-mile long, 72-inch diameter water pipeline. This section conveys surface water from the Kings River to the new Southeast Surface Water Treatment Facility.

The third phase was the Southeast Surface Water Treatment Facility. This facility treats over 54 million gallons per day of drinking water.

The fourth project was the Regional Transmissions Mains where the pipeline is a 13 miles 20-inch to 66-inch diameter pipe that conveys treated drinking water from the new Southeast Surface Water Treatment Facility to the existing smaller diameter mains.

The last project is the Recycled Water Transmissions Mains where the pipeline is a 20 miles pipeline that conveys recycled water from the Fresno-Clovis Regional Water Reclamation Facility into the City of Fresno for irrigation use and groundwater recharge.

 

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Hayward USD Solar Project

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Hayward USD Solar Project

The Hayward USD Solar Project flipped the switch becoming a cleaner, greener, school district.

The Hayward USD Solar Project brought solar photovoltaic panels to thirty-three schools within the District. Additionally, all 33 sites received infrastructure improvements consisting of solar shade structures, roof, or ground mount arrays. With these upgrades the District is expected to generate $65 million in energy savings over the lifetime of the program.

BSK is thrilled to have provided Geotechnical Engineering and Materials Testing Services for this project. Services included, site reconnaissance, subsurface investigation, laboratory testing, engineering analysis, and report preparation.

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West Contra Costa USD Project

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West Contra Costa USD Project

The West Contra Costa USD project consisted of adding solar systems to thirty-four school sites within the school district. The solar improvements included carports, shade structures, and rooftop mounted systems. These solar improvements are estimated to provide 6.3 megawatts of clean energy. BSK provided Geotechnical Engineering, Materials Testing Services, and Environmental soil sampling to the project. The solar system is estimated to generate $53 million in electricity savings over the next 25 years.

BSK Associates is proud to have been a part of the West Contra Costa Unified School District Project!

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Dalton Reservoir Project

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Dalton Reservoir Project

BSK holds an on-call environmental and geotechnical and materials testing contract with the City of Livermore. Dalton Reservoir Project was one of the task orders. This project replaced an existing 2.0 million-gallon steel water reservoir with a new 3.41 million-gallon steel reservoir on a 5.7-acre site in the northeastern portion of the City of Livermore.

BSK performed soils observation and compaction testing, rebar placement inspection, concrete placement inspection, structural steel welding inspection, and coatings inspection through a subconsultant. Additionally, BSK provided inspection for more than 20,000 linear feet of welds and nearly 1.25 million pounds of steel materials.

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