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Good Afternoon Chairman of the Committee on Finance Senator Kurt Vialet, Finance Committee members, other Senators in attendance, as well as the viewing and listening public. I am Nelson Petty Jr., Commissioner of the Department of Public Works (DPW). Accompanying me today is my Assistant Commissioner Dennis Brow, Deputy Commissioner of Administration Rueben Jennings; Deputy Commissioner of Transportation Karole McGregor; Federal Highway Program Manager Jomo McClean; Capital Improvement Projects Engineering Administrator James Grum; and District Engineer Eran Flemming. Our department is mandated to plan, construct and maintain our public roads, highways, storm drainage systems, buildings, transportation systems, parking facilities and cemeteries. Additionally, we act as the Government’s engineers, providing engineering and project management where it is required. Our staff is divided into five divisions: Operations, Engineering, Capital Improvement, Transportation and Administration. Thank you for this opportunity to testify in support of our fiscal year 2020 budget request. In this year’s budget testimony, we will present the activities we have prioritized from the funds appropriated to DPW, the grants that supplement those efforts, and the accomplishments of the past year.
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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER
The Office of the Commissioner provides leadership for the overall management of the Department
▪ Enhance existing infrastructure ▪ Modernize operations ▪ Efficiently manage the assets of the department ▪ Improve employee morale ▪ Create a positive public works brand COM COMMUNIC ICATION ATIONS S OFFI OFFICE CE Robust communications are an important component of any successful organization. With that being said, I saw it fit to create a Communications Office with the main goals of conveying the department’s efforts and developing unique ways to disperse our message to the public. Currently, messages are dispersed via press releases, our Facebook pages and VITEMA’s Alert VI. However, there are plans to utilize more resources. The department is presently involved in a video marketing campaign highlighting numerous projects within the territory and answering many questions we are regularly asked. After months of development, in October of 2018, the department successfully relaunched our
can find us at www.dpw.vi.gov and www.vitranvi.com. Forms, service offerings, project updates, news alerts and RFP information can all be accessed on our website. Also, over the past year, we were able to grow our social media following by 700%. All these feats were accomplished with
expect much more output from us.
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CHI CHIEF F PROCU OCUREMENT OFF T OFFIC ICER In accordance with the Department of Property & Procurement’s initiative to streamline and automate procurement services throughout central government, DPW has developed a Procurement Division within the Commissioner’s office. The development of the Procurement Division is geared toward standardization of procurement and contract management workflow. The procurement division will be led by a Chief Procurement Officer whose prime responsibilities include complete management of procurement policies and procedures, management of procurement processes, establishment of templates, procurement accountability, vendor relations and overall status reporting. OFFI OFFICE CE OF C OF CIV IVIL IL RIGHTS RIGHTS The Civil Rights Program and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise administers and ensures that DPW is in compliance with the laws, regulations, policies and guidance that prohibit discrimination in the workplace. This is based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, genetic information or retaliation. DI DISAD SADVANTAG TAGED D BU BUSI SINESS SS ENTERP RPRISE RISE PR PROGR OGRAM AM The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program is designed to ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of U.S. Department of Transportation assisted contracts, in our highway and transit programs. The DBE program ensures that federally assisted contracts for highway and transit projects are made available for small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. At present, the Department of Public Works has 100 qualified participants in the program. With the combined funds received through Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle (GARVEE) bonds, FHWA and FTA programs, the DBE contractors have earned in excess of $2.9 million this fiscal year thus far.
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DI DISAST SASTER R R RECOV OVERY RY DPW plays a vital role in the disaster recovery of the Virgin Islands. As such, we are coordinating with the Office of Disaster Recovery (ODR) to ensure that the recovery process is executed in compliance with local and federal regulations. The scale of projects that have been and continues to be identified is such that we recognized the need for a systematic approach for project
managed by a central Project Management Office (PMO). The PMO has developed a comprehensive listing of projects that include disaster recovery projects as well as capital improvement projects, locally funded projects and federally funded projects. This data is critical as to how the department manages the recovery process and workflow. The data allows for coordination across agencies and provides realistic outlooks for project implementation and
mandated project oversight over those agency projects. (see appendices) ROAD OAD WAL WALKABIL KABILITY ITY EFF FFOR ORTS TS The goal of this project is to address the damages caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria along with enhancements that will mitigate future hazards and promote walkability around Schneider Regional Medical Center. This project addresses improvements to drainage, pedestrian facilities and the roadway; and enhances recreation, and safety. A full evaluation is being performed by Department of Health, University of the Virgin Islands, Center for Disease Control (CDC), and hospital staff to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the initiative. American Planning Association (APA) Planning Event: The APA will be hosting a Community Planning Assistance Team (CPAT) at this location. This is a competitive program that has been awarded. This will be the first event of its kind in the Caribbean and is tentatively scheduled for the week of September 8. It will include public involvement
demonstration projects (along with volunteers). The APA CPAT is being funded by FEMA/VITEMA.
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BUDGET OVERVIEW
For fiscal year 2020, Governor Bryan has recommended a total of $17,931,763 to be allotted to the DPW from the general fund. DPW will also receive $500,000 from the St. John Capital Improvement Fund to assist with our maintenance and capital improvement projects on the island of St. John; $300,000 from the Tourism Revolving Fund, to assist with carnival festivities territory-wide; $1,000,000 from the Anti- litter Fund to assist with roadside maintenance; and we anticipate receiving a combined total of $16,357,000 in federal funds from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The fiscal year 2020 general fund budget of $ 17,931,763 by prime accounts are as follows: Personnel services $ 6,291,753 Fringe benefits $ 2,876,896 Supplies $ 595,000 Other services & charges $ 7,518,114 Utilities $ 650,000
17,751,471.00 18,782,000.00 18,260,536.00 19,058,536.00 17,931,763.00 17,000,000.00 17,500,000.00 18,000,000.00 18,500,000.00 19,000,000.00 19,500,000.00 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
GENERAL FUND BUDGET 5 YEAR PERIOD
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PERS RSON ONNEL S SERVIC ICES S an and d FRIN FRINGE B BENEFITS FITS - $9,1 ,168,6 ,649 As of June 21, 2019, DPW currently has a workforce of 201 employees, of which the general fund supports 124.25, federal funds support 13.25, and 63.5 are paid from the VITRAN subsidy. 67 of our employees are in the exempt status and 134 are unionized. Personnel services and fringe benefits proposed at $9,168,649 represents 51.1% of the department’s total operating budget. As of June 21, 2019, there are 28 general fund vacancies and 2 federally funded vacancies. OT OTHER SE R SERVIC ICES S AND D CHAR CHARGE GES S - $7,5 ,518,114 The other services and charges category allocation is as follows: $ 4,600,000 – VITRAN subsidy $ 2,134,614 – Repairs and Maintenance $ 275,000 – Professional Services $ 50,000 – Professional Services - Abandon Vehicles STT/STX/STJ $ 130,000 – Communications $ 40,000 – Advertising & Promotion $ 45,000 – Training $ 65,000 – Travel $ 200,000 - STT/STJ Inter-Island Ferry Subsidy
Personnel services 35% Fringe benefits 16% Supplies 3% Other services & charges 42% Utilities 4%
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UTIL TILITIES ITIES - $ 6 650,0 ,000 The proposed appropriation for utilities is 650,000, which represents 3.6% of the operating budget. FED FEDERAL RAL F FUNDS DS - $1 $16,3 ,357,0 ,000 $16,357,000 of federal funds is anticipated for FY 2020 and are itemized as follows: Personnel services $ 665,742 Fringe benefits $ 282,030 Capital outlays $ 7,730,750 Professional Services $ 105,228 Other services & charges $ 7,573,250
$4,600,000 $2,134,614 $275,000 $50,000 $130,000 $40,000 $45,000 $65,000
$0 $500,000 $1,000,000 $1,500,000 $2,000,000 $2,500,000 $3,000,000 $3,500,000 $4,000,000 $4,500,000 $5,000,000
OTHER SERVICES and CHARGES
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ADMINISTRATION
AD ADMIN INIST ISTRATIV RATIVE S SERV RVIC ICES The Office of Administrative Services provides fiscal management, support and guidance to all divisions within the department. To facilitate these goals and objectives we will foster a healthy & accountable business foundation by strengthening the support functions of the organization (Finance, IT, & HR). We continue to work with our local and federal partners to fulfill our commitment of implementing the new electronic payment system entitled Rapid Approval and State Payment System (RASPS), which seeks to reimburse the general fund rapidly from the Federal Highway Administration for timely receipt of federal dollars. The contract module being implemented by Property and Procurement will help us to reach that goal. HUMAN AN RE RESOU SOURC RCES The Human Resources Unit is dedicated to excellence in the delivery of services that meet the needs
department’s mandate. In the upcoming months, we have partnered with the Virgin Islands Public Employees Relations Board to provide management and labor relations training. Also, we have partnered with the University of the Virgin Islands Community Engagement and Lifelong Learning (CELL) Center to provide essential training for our staff. Our most valued resources will always be our employees. Investment in our employees will continue to be a driver of our success. We continue to work closely with the U.S. Department of Transportation – FTA and FHWA, to research opportunities proving to be beneficial for our employees. Allow me this moment to publicly thank the men and women of DPW for their unwavering commitment to the people of the territory.
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OPERATIONS
The Division of Operations is comprised of four units. They are responsible for the maintenance of public roadways and highways; public cemeteries; government buildings; as well as our fleet of heavy equipment and trucks throughout the territory. ROADS OADS AN AND D HIG IGHWAYS WAYS This unit is the most visible of the department and has the greatest impact on the quality of life for the territory’s residents. In addition to road maintenance, this unit is also responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of guts, culverts, and swales. Road assessments are completed on a weekly basis; however, it is impossible for the department to see it all. We continue to depend on the community to notify us of areas needing attention. HEAVY E Y EQU QUIPMEN IPMENT Maintenance of our heavy equipment and vehicles is a crucial component of our operations. We use heavy equipment to fulfill most of our tasks throughout the different units. This has proven to be one of our greatest challenges as qualified mechanics are difficult to recruit in these times. In the last six months, we have acquired, or are in the process of acquiring the following: ADDITIONS TO EQUIPMENT FLEET QT QTY EQU QUIPME IPMENT T DESCRIP DESCRIPTIO TION DI DISTRIC STRICT 3 Backhoes ALL 4 Colorado Crew Cab 4dr STX 2 Colorado Silverados STT/STJ 6 Backhoes (Annual Rental) ALL 1 Road Sweeper STT
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ADDITIONAL CRITICAL EQUIPMENT NEEDS FOR DPW QT QTY EQU QUIPME IPMENT T DESC DESCRIP RIPTIO TION DI DISTRIC STRICT UNIT IT COST COST SHIPP IPPING TO TOTAL TAL C COST OST 3 8yds Dump Truck Mack ALL $127,600.00 $4,000.00 $394,800.00 2 Colorado Crew Cab 4dr STT/STX $33,500.00 $12,000.00 $91,000.00 3 Bobcat w/ attachments ALL $122,000.00 $7,000.00 $387,000.00 3 Asphalt Diamond Blade Saw ALL $6,592.00 $400.00 $20,976.00 6 20 Yard Bins ALL $4,000.00 $3,000.00 $42,000.00 4 30 Yard Bins ALL $5,000.00 $2,000.00 $28,000.00 1 Road Sweepers STX $234,000.00 $0.00 $234,000.00 TOTAL $1,197,776.00 CO CONSTRU STRUCTI CTION ON To better assist with the repair and maintenance of government facilities and general maintenance
this has been a challenge due to the current high market demand. We remain steadfast and continue to examine ways to make our employment opportunities more attractive. Within the restraints of our labor force, we continue to meet the needs of all government agencies and are able to respond to most requests. We utilize our construction crew in many of our in-house projects such as sidewalk repairs and temporary road repairs. CEM CEMETE TERI RIES One aspect of our vision is to modernize operations, and that will be most prevalent in our cemetery overhaul. This will include the implementation of a database management system to automate the operation of the territory’s cemeteries. We have plans to perform major repairs and improvements at our cemeteries to allow for a more safe, progressive and aesthetically appealing
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presently preparing a scope of work to install brand new fencing that will beautify, as well as protect the existing cemetery grounds. In addition, our current office operation will be transformed into an efficient and integrated system that automates records, documents, maps and customer interaction. EMERG RGENCY CY OP OPERATIO RATIONS The Division of Operations plays a critical role in emergency preparedness and response. In preparation for the upcoming 2019 Hurricane Season, the Department of Public Works is working diligently to assure that all of our mandates and functions are met. Under conditions or warning of a hurricane, flood or an impending emergency or disaster, we are responsible for 1) Sand distribution, 2) Gut Clearing 3) Strategic Positioning 4) Equipment Readiness, and 5) Emergency Contractors. Sa Sand nd D Distr istributi ibution
Upon VITEMA’s authorization, all government agencies are responsible for sending their staff - by appointment - to fill bags. In addition to the sand and bags, DPW provides necessary tools for
Str Strate ategic gic Prep epositi
In preparation for the 2019 Hurricane Season DPW has established the following protocol and preparation measures:
locations throughout the territory with a mandate to address all emergency agencies/locations first such as hospitals and fire stations. We meet seventy-two hours before the impending storm to review all assignments and protocol.
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which includes: all hospitals, fire departments, and police stations throughout the territory.
In addition, we have equipment rental contracts in place to assist DPW. GU GUT CL CLEAN ANING On April 1st, DPW assessed all guts and scheduled a thorough gut maintenance and cleaning plan scheduled to be completed by July 15. Every quarter thereafter, guts are assessed and cleaned as needed. (See Appendix A for a listing of the priority guts.)
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LOCAL ENGINEERING
The Division of Engineering provides architectural, engineering, design and inspection services for the Department of Public Works and other government agencies. These services include planning, designing, cost-estimating and construction of a variety of capital and public infrastructures throughout the territory. The division is responsible for project management, which includes:
The division also reviews plans and specifications prepared by independent firms for government projects and manages all hazard mitigation and flood control projects. ST.
CROIX ROAD ROAD UPDA DATES The division recently completed road repair projects to Casper Holstein Drive, in the vicinity of the National Guard Amory; Route 663, adjacent to Central High School; Grove Place; Percy Gardine Road at Smithfield; Whim Road, near the recreation ground; Estate Mt. Pleasant and Diamond
Coakley; Route 622, at Estate Work and Rest; and Route 68, from Schuster Water Services to the Cool Out Bar. On the East End of the island, road repairs were done at Estate All for the Better; Sierra Verde Road; and South Shore Road, from the South Gate Baptist Church to Great Pond. For upcoming road repairs on St. Croix, contracts have been executed for Estate Tipperary; Herman Hill; West Airport Road; Estate Rattan; Estate Richmond; and Route 69, which leads to Carambola Hotel. The division is slated to manage projects to pave the entire town of Christiansted, specifically Queen, Strand, Hill, East, West, Smith, Prince and Market Streets. Funding for this project is made possible through a grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior,
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and is being coordinated with WAPA, VIYA, Waste Management. Similarly, the Department of the Interior also funded the renovations of Hospital, Queen, New and Hill Streets in the historic town of Frederiksted. ST.
OMAS/ S / ST.
OHN R ROAD OAD UPDA DATE TES DPW has achieved substantial completion for two road projects on St. Thomas - Route 40, which is in the vicinity of Drake’s Seat and Coki Point Road. These contracts addressed drainage issues and project closeouts will begin shortly. The division will manage the resurfacing of General Gade and Silke Gade in St. Thomas, as well as Enighed Pond Road and a segment of Route 107 on St.
the Interior. The division also plans to manage the repair of several of the roads that were damaged by Hurricane Maria.
COM OMPLET PLETED P D PROJ ROJECT CTS S - ST.
CROI OIX
Pro rojec ect t Type pe Pro rojec ect t Tit Title le Perc ercent ntag age e Compl plet ete Ori rigin ginal al Cont ntra ract t Amt Amt. To Total tal Cont ntra ract t Am Amt. t. Fund nding ng Sourc rce Road Repair Sierra Verde Road Repairs, East End. In the vicinity of the Blue Water Terrace Restaurant 100% $195,660.00 $195,660.00
Asset Recovery Funds
Road Repair Repairs to Route 622 at Estate Work & Rest - Road from Bus Shelter at Catherine rest to Work & Rest 100% $578,983.00 $688,998.00
Asset Recovery Funds
Road Repair Repairs to Whim Road (Rt.63) in the vicinity of the Ball Park
100%
$740,329.00 $740,329.00
Asset Recovery Funds
Road Repair Repairs to Rt.68 from Shuster water Services to Cool Out Bar 100% $168,672.50 $168,672.50
Asset Recovery Funds
Road Repair Repairs to All for the Better Residential Roads, East End - Phase -1 (Asphalt) 100% $639,611.00 $639,611.00
Asset Recovery Funds
Road Repair Repairs to All for the Better Residential Road, East End - Phase -2 (Concrete) 100% $475,900.00 $475,900.00
Asset Recovery Funds
Road Repair Repairs to Old Castle Coakley Roads
100%
$454,545.00 $454,545.00
Asset Recovery Funds
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Road Repair Hess Road repairs (RT. 681) - Road leading to Sunny Isles Signal Light 98% $439,164.00 $439,164.00
Asset Recovery Funds
Road Repair Queen Mary Highway Repairs- From Two Williams Bus Shelter to Sunshine Mall Signal Light -Phase1
100%
$323,193.30 $323,193.30
Asset Recovery Funds
Road Repair Queen Mary Highway Repairs- From Estate Mountain Gas Station to Paradise Signal Light -Phase2
100%
$547,741.50 $547,741.50
Asset Recovery Funds
Road Repair
Road Repairs at Estate Mt. Pleasant and Estate Diamond
100%
$561,740.00 $561,740.00
Asset Recovery Funds
Road Repair
Road Repairs at South Shore Road from South Gate Baptist Church to Great Pond
100%
$407,118.00 $407,118.00
Asset Recovery Funds
Road Repair
Road Repairs at Estate Anna's Hope 100% $647,715.00 $647,715.00
Asset Recovery Funds
Road Repair
Road Repairs at Estate Grove Place in the vicinity of the Drive In Complex and the Eulalie Rivera School 100% $525,474.00 $654,111.50
Asset Recovery Funds
Road Repair
Road Repairs at Estate Humbug/Work & Rest - Veteran's section 100% $544,988.00 $544,988.00
Asset Recovery Funds
Road Repair
Repairs to Casper Holstein Drive (Rt.707) in the vicinity of the National Guard Amory 100% $683,263.00 $683,263.00
Asset Recovery Funds
Road Repair
Repairs to Route 663 - Road adjacent to Central High
light by central high school. 100% $423,253.00 $423,253.00
Asset Recovery Funds
Road Repairs
Percy Gardine Road at Smithfield Frederiksted. Road behind one love gas station
100%
$870,465.00 $870,465.00
Asset Recovery Funds
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PENDI ENDING NG PROJ PROJEC ECTS S - ST.
ROIX
Pro rojec ect t Type pe Pro rojec ect t Tit Title le Perc ercent ntag age e compl plet ete Ori rigin ginal al cont ntra ract t Amt Amt. To Total tal Cont ntra ract t Amo Amount nt Fund nding ng Sourc rce Road Repairs
Repairs to Estate Rattan Roads in the vicinity of Rusty Tank 0% $315,000.00 Pending
Asset Recovery Funds
Road Repairs
Repairs to Eliza's Retreat Roadway 0% $215,000.00 Pending
Asset Recovery Funds
Road Repairs
Road repairs at Union &
Sally's Fancy 0% $825,000.00 Pending
Asset Recovery Funds
Road Repairs
Repairs to road (Rt.69) leading to Carambola Hotel 0% $740,000.00 Pending
Asset Recovery Funds
Road Repairs
Repairs to Estate Richmond Road 0% $300,000.00 Pending
Asset Recovery Funds
TOTAL
$2,395,000.00
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ENGIN NGINEE EERING RING PRO PROJECTS CTS -ST. T
HOMA MAS
Pro rojec ject Type Type Pro rojec ject t Ti Title tle Per erce centag tage e Co Compl plete eted Orig rigin inal al Co Contract tract Amoun unt Total Total Co Contract tract Amoun unt Fun Funding ding Sourc urce
Road Repair Coki Point Road Phase II Route 388
99% $1,099,192.00 $1,161,192.00
Asset Recovery Funds
Road Repair Route 40 (Drakes Seat) Road Repair
99% $287,573.00 $307,123.00
Asset Recovery Funds
Road Repair Pilgrim's Terrace By-Pass
100% $383,606.30 $451,911.30
Asset Recovery Funds
Road Repair Interior and Upgrade of the Forensic Laboratory Morgue
81% $438,176.00 $438,176.00
Asset Recovery Funds
Parking Lot Rehabilitation and Upgrade of VI Transit VITRAN Maintenance Facility
60% $1,185,533.50 $1,185,533.50
Asset Recovery Funds
Roof Repairs Metal Roof Replacement at DPW
100% $405,400.00 $412,900.00
Asset Recovery Funds
Road Repair Turpentine Nadir Gut Wall Repair
10% $141,652.50 $141,652.50
Asset Recovery Funds
Road Repair Perimeter Road Repair
99% $309,446.50 $309,446.50
Asset Recovery Funds
Road Repair Fortuna Bay Road Repair
0% $418,338.80 $418,338.80
Asset Recovery Funds
Road Repair Peterborg Road Rehabilitation Project
80% $1,143,794.00 $1,143,794.00
Asset Recovery Funds
Road Repair French Town Road Rehabilitation Project
0% $1,541,531.00 $1,541,531.00
Asset Recovery Funds
Road Repair Old and New Tutu Road Repairs
100% $1,335,680.00 $1,335,680.00
Asset Recovery Funds
Road Repair Hull Bay Road Repairs
0% $2,554,328.00 $2,554,328.00
Asset Recovery Funds
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ROUTE 633 - MILLING AND RESURFACING COMPLETE GROVE PLACE ROAD WITH THE MILLING AND RESURFACING CASPER HOLSTEIN ROAD WITH ROAD RECLAMATION & NEW WEARING COURSE ROAD REPAIRS AT ESTATE DIAMOND WITH NEW WEARING COURSE
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REPAIRS TO ROUTE 63 IN THE VICINITY OF WHIM BALL PARK NEWLY PAVED PERCY GARDINE ROAD WITH NEW WEARING COURSE ESTATE ANNA’S HOPE ROADS WITH NEW WEARING COURSE
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PETERBORG PILGRIM’S TERRACE BYPASS OLD TUTU NEIGHBORHOOD ROADS PERIMETER ROAD
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HIGHWAY ENGINEERING
The Office of Highway Engineering (OHE) is responsible for the design, management and implementation of all projects funded by the FHWA. Presently, DPW receives annual funding in the amount of $16,800,000, at an obligation authority of 92% or $15,409,228 under the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. As a result of these authorized funds, DPW has several projects under construction, or about to be advanced to the construction phase. The following is a listing and summary of active in the OHE FHWA Program.
Project name Island Contractor Contract amount
STT Island Roads $13,325,162.00
Barren Spot STX VI Paving $4,776,446.15
STX VIAPCO $3,427,891.00
Road/Container Port Intersection Phase I STX VI Paving $5,268,046.00
STT A.T. Construction $9,329,803.76
STT Custom Builders $1,306,055.00
Approaches STT Island Roads - IRC/JMT $12,298,610.60
Hull Bay Er-37(2) STT Rumina Construction $ 412,692.50
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Phase II STT Island Roads $2,816,949.00
STT VI Paving $3,153,456.32
(Administered by Federal Lands) STT Island Roads $3,066,302.70
9999(127) STJ Rumina Construction $ 226,743.00 Total $59, 9,448 48,161 61.03
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1) Sc Scen enic ic Ro Road ad Pha hase se II II (Route 78) - This project was authorized for construction by the FHWA. The Department of Property and Procurement executed a contract with Virgin Islands Asphalt Products Inc. and construction began in January 2018 work is approximately 70% complete. 2) Cl Clif ifton ton Hill ill Conn Connec ector tor Ro Road ad/M /Mel elvi vin n Evans vans Highway ighway-Cont Containe ainer Por
t In Inter ersec sectio tion n Pha hase se I I (Route 75/Route 66) - This project was authorized for construction by the FHWA. The Department of Property and Procurement executed a contract with Virgin Islands Paving and construction
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started in April 2018. Construction was halted due to issues with excessive dust. We anticipate this project restarting this summer.
OMAS
1) Fir Fire e Sta Statio tion n Reloc Relocation ation (Relocation of Hotel Company Fire Station) - Work on this project is approximately 99% completed. The total contract amount for this project is $8,5 ,557,3 ,335. . This project is funded by 4 sources: $6,3 ,377,2 ,281.20 of funds from the FHWA; $1,0 ,000,0 ,000 from the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI); $741,8 ,826 from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB); and $1,2 ,258,1 ,174 from the Public Finance Authority (PFA).
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2) Main ain Str Street eet Enh nhan ancem emen ent (Route 308) – This project is well into the construction phase by the Contractor - Island Roads Corporation. Work on this project is ongoing and is approximately 60% complete. 3) Sc Scott
Free ee Ro Road ad – Phas ase e I I Br Bridge idge Repl Replac aceme ment nt - Work on this project is complete. The contractor was Custom Builders. The contract amount was $1,3 ,306,055.0 .00.
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4) Tur Turpe pentine ntine Ru Run n Br Bridge idge Ap Appr proac
hes - Design/Build Project. The Department of Public Works, in conjunction with Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division, has awarded the project to a design/build team lead by Island Roads Corporation – IRC/JMT. The current contract amount for this project is $12,2 ,298,6 ,610.6 .60. The project is approximately 90% complete with an anticipated completion date of September 2019. 5) Eme mergenc gency Rep epair air Proj
ect t ER-VI VI-37(2), ), Hull ull Bay y – Work on this project is approximately 99%
$388,950. 6) Cr Crown B
ay Road Roadway way a and nd Pede Pedestr strian ian Im Impr prov
ments nts VI-9999 ( (131) ) – Work on this project commenced in March 2018. The contractor experienced extreme labor shortages, however, has now been able to contract sub-contractors to perform some tasks. Work is approximately 25% complete.
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mergenc gency y Repa Repair ir Proj
ect t ER-VI VI-9999(127) ) - The contractor selected is Rumina Construction and the contract amount is $226,7 ,743. Work on this project is slated to resume upon execution of a supplemental contract for additional work caused by Hurricanes Irma and
Bay and the other on Route 20 Kingshill Road.
GARVE GARVEE PROJE PROJECTS CTS
Pro rojec ect t na name e Isl Islan and Fund nding ng 1.
Vetera terans ns Dri rive e Pha hase I se I STT $42 M 2.
elvin n Evan ans, s, Ro Route te 66 6 STX $15 M 3.
ahogan any Ro Road, ad, Ro Route te 76 STX $8 M 4.
ams s Bl Bluff Ro Road, ad, Ro Route te 63 STX $7 M 5.
pring ng Gut t Ro Road d Pha hase I se I, Ro Route te 85 85 STX $3 M 6.
n Va Vall lley Ro Road, ad, Ro Route e 81 81 STX $7 M 7.
Ratta ttan n Ro Road, ad, Ro Route te 74 STX $3 M 8.
rederi erikst ksted ed Ro Roads ads (Ro (Routes: es: 702 02, 702 029, 9, 702 027, 7, 70 7025 5 & 702 023) 3) STX $3 M 9.
hristia stiansted sted Ro Roads ds (Ro (Routes tes 754 54, 75E & 75W) STX $3 M To Total tal $91 91 M
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1) Veter eteran ans s Dr Driv ive e Projec ject Pha hase se I, I, St.
Thomas $42 Mill illio ion - In conjunction with Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division, this project was awarded to American Bridge. Construction is
2) Mel elvi vin n Evans vans Highway ighway Projec ject, t, Ro Route ute 66, , St.
illio ion – This project has been divided into six segments, with three already advanced to construction. Two additional segments are in the procurement phase and the remaining segment is nearing finalization of bid documents.
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3) Mah ahogan
y Ro Road ad, , Ro Route ute 76, , St.
Croi
illion
to the Department for comments. We anticipate being able to advertise for this project in the Fall. 4) Ham ams s Bl Bluff Ro Road ad, , Ro Route ute 63, , St
Croi
x $7 Mill illio ion n – The Department is currently reviewing design proposals to complete bid documents, which will incorporate storm damages into the bid package. 5) Sp Spring ing Gut Ro Gut Road ad Pha hase se I, I, Rou
te 85, , St
Croi
x $9 Mill illio ion n – The construction documents for this project is approaching the 90% stage. The environmental document has been completed and approved by FHWA. The design firm has submitted Right of Way Plans and the department has initiated the acquisition process. 6) Si Sion
alley ey Road
, Ro Route ute 81, , St.
Croi
illion
is approximately 35% complete. 7) Ratta Rattan n Ro Road ad, , Ro Route ute 74, , St
Croi
x, $3 Mill illio ion – Construction documents for this project are being prepared in house. Survey services are complete. Design is underway. 8) Fr Fred eder eriksted iksted Ro Road ads, s, Ro Route ute 702, 7025, , 7027, , 7029, , & 7023, , St.
Croi
x $3 Millio ion n – The design firm has submitted construction plans to the Department for review. We anticipate this project being sent to FHWA for approval in September 2019. 9) Ch Christi istian ansted sted Ro Road ads, s, Ro Route ute 754, , 75E, , 75W, W, St.
Croi
x – Eastern Federal Lands has been assigned the project development of this project.
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
The Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) division administers the planning, improvement, renovation, and construction of facilities and additions to government infrastructure, as directed and prioritized by the Office of the Governor. BU BUDGET DGET HIGH IGHLIGH IGHTS: TS: Despite the continued global economic downturn and in harmony with the U.S. recovery response, the Government of the Virgin Islands continues capital expenditures, investing in and improving its overall public infrastructure and facilities to generate economic opportunities for all Virgin Islanders. However, because the territory is limited by funding constraints, as well as competing demands on available capital dollars, the territory is unable to fund all identified capital needs. Consequently, our Governor acts to prioritize CIP projects in order to maximize the output of its available human and fiscal resources in order to maintain an active capital improvement program. The strategy has been to reprioritize capital projects as required, rescinding budget authority from low priorities and reallocating funds to new and existing higher priority projects, thereby meeting the government's most urgent infrastructural needs. Group of GVI Capital Assets – Legislature, Fort, Parking Lot, Out Buildings Generally, capital improvements are defined as physical assets, constructed, improved, or purchased, that establish a useful life of fifteen (15) or more years. The GVI considers capital expenditures as those costing more than $100,000 and are nonrecurring. However, road
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construction, repairs or renovations are not considered CIP projects. Here is a listing of projects in no particular order. MAJ AJOR OR O ON-GOIN GOING C G CIP IP PRO ROJECTS CTS (JUNE 2 2019) ST.
CROIX 1) Fl Flor
ence e Will Williams iams Lib ibrar ary y Pha hase se 2 – DPW assists the Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) to upgrade facilities and mitigate hurricane damages. Funding is from the Department Of Interior / Office of Insular Affairs (DOI-OIA) FY 2015 (the balance of funds) and FY2016 ($125,000) grants. Field surveys are
house design. 2) Ath Athal alie ie McFar arlan ane Peter etersen sen Lib ibrar ary Pha hase se 2 – DPW provides assistance to DPNR to upgrade facilities, and mitigate mold and hurricane damages. Funding is from DOI-OIA FY 2015 (the balance of funds) and FY 2016 ($190,000 and $105,000 transfer from the Library for the Blind) grants and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance. Field surveys are
for in-house design.
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3) Paul ul E. . Joseph
Stadium dium Com Compl plex ex - DPW assists the Department of Sports, Parks and
certified sporting facilities, festival facilities,
This project constructs a 700 seat baseball stadium, a and 80 parking stalls for the first phase of the overall Frederiksted Economic Revitalization Project. Funding for consulting project management, design and build comes from a $3.5M appropriation from Act 7453 the 2012C Gross Receipts Tax Bond; and a $17.5M appropriation from Act 7663 the 2014C Recreational Projects Bond. $1,225,000 has been expended on contract management consulting and $10,920,000 has been expended on investigation, design, and construction to date. This project is a Design/Build contract, signed November 20, 2014. The contract entails a site assessment to include any archeological, environmental or historical findings and/or deficiencies, as well as the analysis of the environmental impacts, facilities elevations,
has now resumed. Major earthwork for the stadium is complete, foundation pilings and slab are in construction and 90% plans for the structure are complete. The balance of the construction will continue with an expected completion date in the last quarter of FY 2020. 4) The The Gol Golde den n Gr Grov
e Adu dult C t Cor
tiona nal F Facility ility an and d De Deten tentio tion n Ce Cente nter Cons Consen ent t De Decree ee Work Work – DPW provided design and estimating services to the Virgin Islands Bureau of Corrections for a fencing project and roofing rehabilitation project. The Engineer’s Estimates are $1,077,440 of PFA funds and $617,825 of FEMA funds respectively.
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5) Emile ile Hen ende derson son Fir Fire e St Stati ation
Retrof
it
Fire Service involving a Professional Services RFP to design and perform Contract Administration for a safe room retrofit, generator, and rehabilitation project. The FEMA Grant Estimate for this construction is $600,000. 6) De Depa partme tment nt of
Agricul icultur ture e Ad Administr ministration ation Bu Build ilding ing - DPW is assisting the Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture involving a Professional Services RFP to design and perform Contract Administration for the design of a combined use building. The preliminary engineer’s estimate is $2M. 7) 179 179-181 Anna’s Hope Head Start Repairs - DPW is providing assistance to the Department
and is currently in queue for in-house design.
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ST.
OMAS: S: 1) The The Mainte aintena nanc nce an and d Gar Garag age Fa Facility ility Rec Reconstr
uction is a DPW project. It involves the reconstruction
the garage facility in Subbase for Public Works equipment maintenance. Funding is from Act No. 7453 which appropriated $1.5 million for the design and reconstruction of the garage facility. An additional insurance settlement amount from a past fire is anticipated. Phase 1 - Asbestos Mitigation was completed for $633,014.80. This was an unanticipated cost. Phase 2 was solicited to construct the foundation, cistern, utility stub outs, and miscellaneous concrete work for a cost of $1.5M. A Phase 3 scope to construct the building, offices, Furniture, Fixtures and shop Equipment (FFE) will follow with a preliminary cost estimate of $1.6M from funding to still be identified. 2) Minetta inetta Mitch itchel ell Hea ead Sta Start t fac acility ity – DPW is assisting the Department of Human Services (DHS) to rebuild facilities after hurricane damages. This is a FEMA funded project and is currently in queue for in-house design. 3) Lindb indber erg g Bay ay Hea ead d Star tart t fac acility ility – DPW is assisting the DHS to rebuild facilities after hurricane damages. The funding is to come from FEMA. This is a FEMA funded project and is currently in queue for in-house design.
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4) Pas assp spor
t Of Office ice at at Nis isky ky Plaz aza – DPW is aiding the Office
Lieutenant Governor to upgrade their facilities. $150,000
and $20,000 from their Operating Budget. Plans and Specifications are being revised in-house. 5) Lab abor
atory y for
Histo istoric ic Preser eservati vation
hase se 1 – DPW is providing assistance to the DPNR to upgrade and reconstruct historic facilities. The $800,000 funding is from PFA. The 2009 plans and specifications are under an update review and securing certification of funds before submitting to Property and Procurement (P&P) to procure bids. 6) Eme mergenc gency y Tr Tran ansiti sition
Spac ace e for
Department of Finance to build out temporary facilities. The $800,000 funding is from
contract documents need to be revised and signed before construction can begin. 7) Go Gover vernm nmen ent t Hou
se Restora Restoratio tion n for
Thomas – DPW provides assistance to the Governor’s Office involving the Professional Services to design and perform Contract Administration
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for the historical restoration of the St. Thomas Government House. This $1.5M restoration requires significant attention to historical detail and structural repairs. The funding is from FEMA, and a Contract was awarded for the professional services to perform the design. 8) Enid id M. . Ba Baa Publ ublic ic Lib ibrar ary y - DPW is assisting the DPNR to upgrade facilities, and mitigate mold and hurricane damages. Funding is from DOI-OIA FY 2016 ($480,000) grant and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance. Field surveys are complete. The project is in the queue for design, in-house. 9) Sea Seaview iew Fa Facility ility - DPW received the request from Human Services to assist in the procurement of professional services and scope
a FEMA grant. Procurement for professional services has been completed and is now awaiting a contract signature. 10) For Fortuna tuna Fir Fire e Sta Stati tion
Retrofit it - DPW is aiding the Virgin Islands Fire Service with a Professional Services RFP to design and perform Contract Administration for a safe room retrofit, generator, and rehabilitation project. The FEMA Grant Estimate for this construction is $162,000.
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11) Al Alva va A A Swa Swan n An Anne nex - DPW is providing assistance to the Virgin Islands Bureau
Corrections involving an evaluation as to whether rehabilitation
complete reconstruction is warranted. The FEMA Grant Estimate for this construction is being developed by the government’s consultants for CIP approval and DPNR’s concurrence. 12) Central High School (CHS) Track Project – DPW is providing assistance to the Department
Act No. 7453 appropriated $1.8 million for the CHS track from the 2012C Gross Receipts Tax Bond issue. Construction on the CHS track was delayed until the SCEC track was completed, so there was one functional track during construction. Construction of the CHS track is delayed due to the proximity of the adjacent Sprung Structure Temporary Classroom project.
1) Go Gover vernm nmen ent t House use Restora Restorati tion
DPW is assisting the Governor’s Office with Professional Services to design and perform Contract Administration for the historical restoration of the Battery. This $2.5M restoration requires significant attention to historical detail and structural repairs. The funding is from FEMA, and professional services for design are underway.
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2) DP DPNR R Office ice Repa Repair irs s and nd Upg pgrad ades es – DPW received the request and scope of work. According to the FEMA estimate, the upgrades will require $328,000 of funding. The project is in queue for in-house design. 3) Elaine aine Ione
Sprauve auve Libr ibrar ary - DPW received the request and scope of work. The funding is from DOI in an FY16 $100,000 grant. The project is in queue for in-house design. 4) Cr Cruz uz Ba Bay y Hea ead d Sta Start - DPW received the request and scope of work. The funding is from a FEMA grant. The project is in queue for in-house design. 5) Cr Cruz uz Ba Bay y Testing Testing Lan ane - DPW is providing assistance to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles for the construction of a new facility. The Engineer’s Estimate is $105,000, with a federal grant of $52,250. The balance of the funding will need to be identified.
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COM COMPLETE PLETED D CIP P CIP PROJ OJECTS CTS - JUN JUNE 2019 2019
OIX
1) Central High School (CHS) and St. Croix Education Complex (SCEC) Tracks Projects – DPW is providing assistance to the Department
track and field projects are necessary to avoid injuries to students. Act No. 7453 appropriated $1.8 million for the CHS track from the 2012C Gross Receipts Tax Bond issue. Construction on the CHS track was delayed until the SCEC track was completed, so there was one functional track during
project which had a completed cost of $1,735,219. Construction of the CHS track is delayed due to the proximity of the adjacent Sprung Structure Temporary Classroom project. 2) Fi Five ve Sc School hool Repa Repair ir Proj
ect (Larsen Elementary, Hendersen Elementary, Woodsen Junior High, Andrews Elementary, and Rivera Elementary) $5,063,940
OMAS
1) The The Ivann Ivanna a Eudor udora a Kea Kean n High igh Sc School hool (I (IEKHS) S) Tr Trac ack k Proj
ect, t, Pha hase se Il Ill – DPW assists the DOE in the GVI’s pursuit of International Associations of Athletics Federations Certification
track surface, lighting, and final amenities. The final cost was $1,880,223. Act No. 7625 appropriated $1.186 million from Cover Over Receipts to the Community Facilities Trust Fund for the IEKHS track. The balance of the funds came from Series 2012 Gross Receipts Bonds as promulgated under Act 7453, Section 2A.
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2) Th The e For Fort t Ch Christi istian an Cons Conser ervati vation
ect t Pha hase se II – DPW assists the DPNR to restore the fort to a state of structural integrity, historical accuracy and to a safe condition for public access. Final funding was through a DOI FY2012 grant for $536,000.00, a balance of funds from Phase I of $59,283 and a reallocation of FY2003A Bonds from the Toro Building to this project in the amount of $430,000. The contract was completed in October 2018. The completed cost was $1,005,283.35 and the FY2012 grant expired May 2019. A future Phase III, with an estimated cost of $1.5M, is planned to include landscaping and vendor areas in the old firehouse when funding is identified. 3) Eldr dra a Sc Schul hulter terbrand brandt t Long ng Ter Term m Ca Care e an and d An Annex ex Fa Faciliti ilities es – DPW is assisting the Department
were funded through a DOI-OIA FY2012 grant $734,000 (Main Facility) and $366,000 (Annex). The contracts were completed in May 2019. Completed project costs are $669,864.00 and $262,288.00 respectively. The 2012 DOI grant expired May 31, 2019.
1) The Julius Sprauve School Playground for DOE - $161,658.
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DIVISION OF TRANSPORTATION
The Division of Transportation includes the Office of Public Transportation, the Virgin Islands Transit System (VITRAN), public parking lots, the Office of State Planning and Research, and the traffic control devices units. The Office of Public Transportation is the designated grant recipient for the Territory’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Urbanized Area Formula (UAF) Grant Program. The Office of Public Transportation is challenged with providing sufficient equipment to sustain a level of service required to operate an efficient and effective public transit system. The department essentially relies
fixed route and paratransit buses and capital projects.
FE FEDE DERAL G AL GRAN ANTS TS PROGR PROGRAM AM
In the first 9 months of Fiscal Year 2019, the Office of Public Transportation expended a total of $1.7 .7 mil millio ion from the Federal Transit Administration Grant Program allotments. The disbursements
Maintenance, Training, Travel, Professional Services, Personnel Services, to include Salaries, Fringe Benefits, and the Drug & Alcohol Testing Program. Presently, the Office of Public Transportation manages a total of seven (7 (7) Federal Grants. As of this date, the Office has a financial balance of $9.4 .4 mil millio ion in accumulated grant funds. These funds are for the construction
La Reine and bus shelters that have exceeded their useful life. In Fiscal Year 2019 the Office of Public Transportation submitted three (3) grant applications in the amount of $ 6.5 .5 m millio ion to the Federal Transit Administration for approval. These funds when approved will be used in support of the Transit operations to include the construction of the Sonny Barnes Bus Terminal, expansion of transit infrastructures, and provide operating assistance for
2020.
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GR GRAN ANT A T AWARD ARDS
In FY 2020, the Virgin Islands is projected to receive approximately 2.7 million dollars in Formula Grant apportionments. These apportionments will be used for transit system operations, modernization and capital program projects.
DI DISASTE ASTER RELIEF FUNDS LIEF FUNDS
The Office of Public Transportation was allocated $1,554,000 for Emergency Response Recovery and Rebuilding and $5,164,000 for projects intended to increase the resiliency of the public transportation systems. These funds will be utilized to mitigate and reinforce existing transit facilities throughout the territory. Three Resilience Projects have been identified, one on each island. The resiliency work will be done at all transit facilities, with primary focus on the maintenance garages, and storage buildings. This work will include reinforcing the maintenance bays and installing roll down storm shutters and windows. Even though these funds are allocated to the Virgin Islands, they will not be available until the grant application and award process is completed.
TR TRAN ANSIT MODE IT MODERNIZ IZATIO ATION PROJE PROJECTS CTS
Modernization of the Virgin Islands Transit System (VITRAN) continues to expand with the addition
manufactured and are expected to be delivered in August 2019. Presently, there are two major construction projects that are funded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The new VITRAN Operations and Maintenance Facility on the island of St. Croix at a cost of approximately 6.7 .7 mil millio ion n doll
ars, and the upgrade of the VITRAN Operations and Maintenance facility on the island of St. Thomas at a cost of $1.4 m mill illio ion.
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OMAS OPER OPERATIO ATIONS & & MA MAIN INTE TENAN ANCE CE FAC FACILITY U ILITY UPGRADE PGRADE (VITR VITRAN AN)
Construction work to the VITRAN Operations and Maintenance facility on the island of
be completed in August 2019.
OIX OPERATI ATION ONS AN AND D MAIN AINTE TENAN ANCE CE FAC FACILITY ILITY
This project provides a 14,950 square foot multi-purpose Transit Operations and Maintenance
administrative offices, counting room, bus probes, training room, break room, maintenance bays, bus wash station and other features to support the VITRAN operations on the island of St. Croix. Construction work on the St. Croix Facility is schedule to break ground in the first quarter of FY2020.
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LLOYD ALFREDO “SONNY” BARNES LA REINE VIT VITRAN AN B BUS US T TERMIN MINAL AL
The Lloyd Alfredo “Sonny” Barnes La Reine VITRAN Bus Terminal on the island of St. Croix will serve as a transfer station and a mid-point hub for the public transit system. It will allow VITRAN to reduce the wait-time and ride-time for passengers, and alleviate congestion, especially at peak travel times. The new Sonny Sonny Ba Barne nes s Ter Termina minal will be ADA accessible and provide shelter to
(80%) completed. Project design is scheduled to be completed by the end of FY2019.
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TR TRAN ANSIT FLEE IT FLEET T EXP XPAN ANSION ION
The Office of Public Transportation
Transit modernization will continue with the purchase of five (5) heavy duty fixed route and five (5) ADA Paratransit
with new state of the art features to include; automatic voice announcement system, on board next stop LED sign, single point Wi-Fi, and site stop survey.
VIR VIRGIN GIN IS ISLAN LANDS DS T TRAN ANSIT W IT WEBSIT ITE
The Office of Public Transportation continues to support the Virgin Islands Transit (VITRAN)
www.vitra w.vitranvi nvi.c .com
CU CURR RRENT C T CONTRACTS TRACTS A AND D INITIA ITIATIV TIVES Presently, there are six contracts that are managed by the Office of Public Transportation, these contracts include bus purchase, professional service, and transit facility infrastructure improvements.
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Implementation of an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) or RouteMatch is in progress with the system scheduled to be in service by the end of August 2019.
VIR VIRGIN GIN IS ISLAN LANDS DS T TRAN ANSIT ( IT (VITR VITRAN AN)
Due to financial constraints, VITRAN operates its fixed route service from 5 am am to to 9 pm pm Monday to Friday and its paratransit service Monday to Saturday and including holidays. In FY 2018 VITRAN provided 556,140 fixed route rides of which 213,609 or 39% were free rides. There were 796 Americans with Disabilities Act clients who took 37,483 trips. Currently, VITRAN has 895 certified Paratransit clients and has provided 39,125 trips as of May 2019. VITRAN has experienced an increase in its operating expenses and a decrease in farebox
.5 mi millio ion n free ee rides ides to the elderly and persons with disabilities on the fixed route service. This unfunded mandate has resulted in a loss of more than $800,000. With With cuts uts in in the the loca
subsidy y an and d the the man anda date te for
ee rides, ides, VIT ITRAN RAN ha has s red educe uced d weeken weekend d ser servi vices es an and d ad additio ditiona nal oper
ational c costs.
The Department is working aggressively to fill VITRAN’s vacant positions and purchase buses, howe however ver in in or
der to to prov
ide an an inc increas ased ed level evel of
servi vice e to
the commu
nity, VITRA ITRAN ne need eds ad additio ditiona nal funding unding to to ex expa pand nd the the ser servi vices es to to commun
ities es an and d area eas s not not cur urren ently tly be being ing ser served. ved. VITRAN ITRAN b bus us far ares es wer were es estab tablished ished in in 1995 a and nd n need eeds s to b to be r e revi evisited. sited.
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FE FERRYBOA OAT M T MARITIME ARITIME PROGR PROGRAM AM
The department will
continue developing the ferryboat program and explore
financial options to support this mode of the public transportation system. The contract agreement for the implementation of the Charlotte Amalie Harbor Transportation service was recently executed. This service will provide an alternate mode
Island and the Waterfront.
PA PARKIN ING LOT O G LOT OPE PERATIO ATIONS
Parking Lot revenues in FY 2018 were $221,096.0 .00 a decrease of $64,1 ,161 from the previous
and Fort Christian parking lots. These enhancements will include resurfacing of the Fort Christian parking lot, installation of security cameras, perimeter fence repairs, pay stations and new automated ticket dispensers that will allow for expanded hours of operation. The Department of Public Works, in collaboration with the Virgin Islands Police Department, will be exploring a comprehensive parking payment system that allows drivers to pay for the exact period of time parked within the territory’s business districts as an avenue to generate additional revenues.
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CLOSING
Before we close, I’d like to take this time to personally thank the members of my senior staff for their overall dedication to the department. We have formed a bond that most organizations aspire to attain. I am certain with our continued efforts, the department will shine brightly. To the remaining members of the DPW family – DPW Ambassadors as I like to call them – the work you do touches everyone living in and visiting the territory. You are appreciated. Thank you Senators for your time - my staff and I are now available to answer your questions.
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Appendix A
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Appendix B
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Since the disasters DPW has amassed a portfolio of nearly 800 projects valued at $864M+, including
infrastructure
construction management of capital projects for buildings and facilities for both DPW and
1Estimated based on two-year average of 31 EoR request per year
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1Anticipated increase of $224 Million from Federal roads standards for FEMA PA roads projects.
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Road projects grouped by Island
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1Estimated based on two-year average of 31 EoR request per year
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federal funding requirements
1Anticipated increase of $224 Million from Federal roads standards for FEMA PA roads projects.
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creating a roads portfolio of $495M a 419% increase over pre-disaster levels
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Disaster Engineer of Record Projects
projects are identified
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Active OHE Project Statuses for USVI Appendix K
Project Number Island Project Description Status Project Status Construction Contract Execution Bid Solicitation Design 000E011 STT Main Street Enhancement In Construction Project In Construction 0030039 STT Moravian Highway Pavement Rehabilitation In Construction Project In Construction 0033007 STT Clearview Apts. Retaining Wall Near Construction Contractor Selected - Project will start July 2019 0037002 STT Emergency Repairs TS Otto - Hull Bay Road In Construction Project In Construction 0038003 STT Raphune Hill Road - Contract 1 In Construction Project In Construction 0038003 STT Raphune Hill Road - Contract 1 - EFLHD In Construction Project managed by EFLHD; Funds previously transferred 0075004 STX Clifton Hill Improvements - Contract 1 In Construction Project In Construction 0078005 STX Scenic Road Improvements Phase II - Route 78 In Construction Project In Construction 9999122 STT Islandwide Pavement Rehab - Phase VII In Construction Awaiting Bond Surety to complete project 9999127 STJ Emergency Repairs TS Otto -Fish Bay/Coral Bay -STJ - Contract 3 In Construction Project In Construction 9999131 STT Crown Bay Roadway Improvements - Phase II In Construction Project In Construction A030001 STT Turpentine Road Bridge Approaches (ROW) In Construction Project in Construction A030001 STT Turpentine Road Bridge Approaches - EFLHD In Construction Project managed by EFLHD; Funds previously transferred A405001 STT Scott Free Road Roadway Improvements - Contract 1 In Construction Project Completed 0075003 STX Improvements to Clifton Hill Road - Design Contract Project In Design Design Consultant Contract to be renewed to complete Final Design for Phase 2 0085001 STX Spring Gut Road Improvements - Design Contract In Design Final Design underway; ROW Plans completed 0318003 STT Bordeaux Bay Road - Design Contract In Design Design Consultant Contract to be renewed to complete Design A034001 STT Veterans Drive Improvements Phase 2 - Design Contract In Design Design Consultant Contract currently being processed to complete Final Design for Phase 2 B405001 STT Scott Free Road Roadway Improvements - Contract 2 In Design ROW Easements Renewals In Progress; Q2 FY2020 Bid Solicitation 0064005 STX Route 64 Bridge Replacement - Design Prelim Design Design to be commence FY19 7025001 STX Route 7025 Bridge Replacement Project - Design Prelim Design Design to be commence FY19 9999115 STX St Croix Bike Path Prelim Design ROW Condemnations In Progress GARVEE Projects 0085002 STX Spring Gut Road Improvements Route 85 In Design Final Design underway; ROW Plans complete Acquistions began in May 0081002 STX Sion Valley Road Improvements Route 81 In Construction Contract Awarded; Project in Construction A034002 STT Veterans Drive Improvements - EFLHD In Construction Contract Awarded; In Construction 0063002 STX Hams Bluff Road Improvements Route 63 In Design Bid documents being revised to include Hurricane damages 0066012 STX Melvin Evans Highway Roadway Improvements In Construction In Construction Phases 1, 4 & 5; Contract Execution Phases 3 & 6 0074001 STX Rattan Road Improvements Route 74 In Design Project in Design 0076001 STX Mahogany Road Improvements Route 76 In Design Survey completed. PS&E to be completed in Summer/Fall 2019. 9999135 STX Christiansted Roads In Design Managed by EFLHD. Survey Complete; Design underway 9999136 STX Frederiksted Roads In Design Consultant submitted package to DPW for review
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