Increasing water capacity for the City of Fargo by 50%
Market
Water
Key Services
Construction
Preconstruction
Self-Perform
Virtual Design & Construction
Delivery Method
General Contracting (GC)Self Perform %
50%Capacity
45 MGDWork Hours
506,120The challenge
Alberici faced the challenge of constructing a major advanced water treatment plant (AWT) in Fargo, ND, while ensuring seamless operation and staying within a budget. The project aimed to enhance capacity, introduce advanced membrane treatment, and remove specific impurities from the city’s water supply.
Key Facts
Rolled out Silica Safety Implementation plan ahead of nationwide OSHA requirements
Value engineering resulted in $13M in savings
Challenge met
In response to cost concerns on initial bids, Alberici utilized value engineering to reduce the project’s overall expense by $13 million. Notably, redesigning the deep foundation system
yielded $4 million in savings. Operating under the multi-prime delivery approach, Alberici coordinated with prime mechanical and electrical contractors while managing mass site
excavation, deep foundations, concrete work, piping, and equipment installation.
The project embraced advanced technologies like submerged membranes, reverse osmosis, and granular activated carbon processes, enabling the removal of impurities from the Red and Sheyenne Rivers. A vital aspect was maintaining the plant’s uninterrupted operation amid a residential neighborhood, achieved through meticulous scheduling to prevent disturbances and minimize community impact. This solution efficiently elevated the city’s water treatment capacity and quality.
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