Services

Gas Utility Consulting Engineer Annual Contract,
Main Extentions
Richmond, VA

Gas Utility Consulting Engineer Annual Contract,
Cast Iron Renewal
Richmond, VA

Boone Lateral
North Carolina

Jefferson Lateral
North Carolina

RK&K is currently providing engineering and permitting services for approximately 11 miles of 6-inch steel cross-country natural gas transmission pipeline. Project details include wetland delineation and Army Corps of Engineering permitting, designing and preparing erosion and sediment control plans, preparing construction and hydrostatic test specifications, preparing over 190 easement plats for pipeline construction, designing over 5,000 feet of horizontal directional drill under roads, streams / rivers and wetlands, record research of existing and proposed improvement plans, and design of the hydrostatic, pigging and purging procedures.

Route 41 Gas Main Extension
Danville, VA

RK&K designed approximately 6,200 feet of 8-inch high density polyethylene gas main to serve a new elementary school and subdivision. The pipeline alignment was maintained entirely within the state right-of-way along a developing corridor. In addition to the gas main design, RK&K developed construction specifications and bid packages, and provided complete bid phase services and construction inspection and administration.

Cast Iron Replacement Program Phase I,
Subphase I, II and III
Danville, VA

RK&K provided system planning, design, construction inspection and administration, and project management services to the City of Danville for the replacement of over 102,000 feet of intermediate and low pressure cast iron, ductile iron and unprotected steel gas mains in residential and commercial sections of the City. Replacement mains included 8", 6", 4", 2", and 1-1/4" high density polyethylene pipe. The project also included the replacement of over 1,250 existing customer services. This project was subdivided into three projects following the final submittal of the original single project. Alignment of proposed replacement mains was changed by the new Director and Engineer received final plans based on the previous Director's and Engineer's directions.

Westover Drive Gas Main Extension
Danville, VA

RK&K designed approximately 9,500 feet of 4-inch high-density polyethylene gas main to provide service to residential customers in an annexed section of the City. In addition to gas main design, RK&K developed construction specifications and bid packages, and complete bid phase services.

Schoolfield Area Water & Gas Facilities Replacement
Danville, VA

RK&K provided system planning, design, bid phase services, and construction inspection and administration and project management services to the City of Danville for the replacement of over 29,250 feet of intermediate pressure cast iron, ductile iron and unprotected steel gas mains and cast iron and ductile iron water mains. Replacement mains included 8", 6", 4", and 2" high-density polyethylene water and gas pipe. The project also included the replacement of over 490 existing customer services.

Stokesland Avenue Water & Gas Facilities Instrallation
Danville, VA

RK&K provided system planning, design, and bid phase services to the City of Danville for the installation of approximately 6,200 feet of polyethylene gas mains and ductile iron water mains in an annexed section of the City. In addition to gas main design, RK&K developed construction specifications and bid packages, and complete bid phase services.

Natural Gas Facilities Replacement Program Phase II
Danville, VA

RK&K provided system planning, design, and bid phase services, and construction inspection and administration, and project management services to the City of Danville for the replacement of over 18,400 feet of intermediate and low pressure cast iron, ductile iron and unprotected steel gas mains in a primarily commercial district in the business district of the City. Replacement mains included 12", 10", 8", 6", 4", 2" and 1-1/4" high density polyethylene pipe. The project also included the replacement of over 240 existing customer services.

Natural Gas Facilities Replacement Program Phase III
Danville, VA

RK&K provided system planning, design, and bid phase services, and currently providing construction inspection and administration, and project management services to the City of Danville for the replacement of over 34,300 feet of intermediate and low pressure cast iron, ductile iron and unprotected steel gas mains in commercial and residential sections throughout the City. Replacement mains included 12", 8", 6", 4", 2" and 1-1/4" high-density polyethylene pipe. The project also includes the replacement of over 410 existing customer services.

Engineering Services for New Natural Gas System Design, Build and Start-up
Bangor, Maine

RK&K provided system analyses, design, permit, record research, route study and construction services for approximately 18 miles of steel natural gas transmission and 227 miles distribution pipelines. Project details included developing system models, regulator station site and equipment designs, pipe analyses and design for bridge crossings, horizontal directional drill designs for major roads, railways and streams/rivers, and construction specifications and assisted in the bid selection.

Gas Distribution System Strengthening Loop Closure Projects
Richmond, VA (1990-1996)

RK&K provided system analyses, design, permits, record research, field reconnaissance, and construction services for approximately 35,000 feet of 4-inch through 8-inch steel natural gas main loop project. Project details included computer simulation to determine pipe size and system benefits of proposed loop closure, preparation of all required federal and local permits necessary for construction. Plans were provided in AutoCAD 14 format.

Gas and Water Distribution Main Extensions
Richmond, VA (1990-1996)

RK&K provided approximately 95 natural gas and water distribution main extensions to serve Richmond, Henrico and Chesterfield counties. Project details include field reconnaissance, record research, route selection, construction cost estimates, work order packages and bill of material. Plans were provided in AutoCAD 14 format.

Cast Iron Gas Main Replacement
Richmond, VA (1990-1996)

RK&K provided design, permit and field reconnaissance for natural gas cast iron replacement. Project details included replacement of existing cast iron with polyethylene and steel pipe, preparing construction sequencing in order to maintain system integrity during replacement, preparing construction cost estimates and work order packages (upon request).

U.S. Route 360 / RPE Gas Main
Richmond, VA

RK&K provided system design, route and feasibility study for 10 miles of 14-inch and 16-inch high pressure natural gas pipeline from Mechanicsville to Hanover County. Project details included system load analysis and modeling, system protection and equipment design, bridge and road crossing design, preparing construction cost estimates, and permitting.

Mayo Bridge Gas Main
Richmond, VA

RK&K provided designs for approximately 1,600 feet of 14-inch steel natural gas main replacement on the bridge crossing the James River. Project details included load testing of existing anchor bolts, system modeling and configuration using GasTool, pipe support system design, construction services and preparing test procedures.

17th Street High Pressure Gas Main
Richmond, VA

RK&K provided designs for approximately 5,235 feet of 16-inch steel natural gas main through downtown Richmond. Project details included record research of existing and proposed utilities, accelerated project schedule and route selection.

U.S. 301 Gas Distribution Main
Henrico County , VA

RK&K provided design for approximately 15,840 feet of 12-inch steel natural gas main. Project details included preliminary route design, identification of material and permit requirements, and regulator station design.

Cast Iron and PVC Natural Gas Pipeline Project
Greenville, NC

RK&K provided planning, design, contract administration and project management services for the replacement of approximately 12 miles of low pressure cast iron and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) gas mains. Project details included system modeling, determine replacement by BAT, construction inspection and as-built.