Town of Federalsburg

Town of Federalsburg Marina Park

The Town of Federalsburg contracted RAUCH inc for design services and construction management for improvements to the Federalsburg Marina Park. Marina Park is located along the Marshyhope River, a waterway that is state and federally designated as a critical habitat waterway. The park features a small marina area, a public boat ramp, a splash pad, a sand volleyball court, a playground, basketball courts, and picnic pavilions.

Our scope of work included design of stormwater management features, innovative green approaches such as wood chip bioreactors, and swales to restore and stabilize flow channel banks.

Our firm also provided planning, engineering, and site design for an educational area within the park to demonstrate environmental projects for the public. Demonstration projects include a pollinator and rain garden, a rain barrel collection system that collects run-off from the pavilions, and a permeable surface walking trail connecting the park to the Marshyhope waterfront and the neighboring Riverwalk Park.

We provided grant writing services to the Town and successfully obtained Program Open Space funding and Waterway Improvement Funds from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to support construction.

Safe Routes to School

RAUCH inc. served as the Project Administrator and Construction Inspector, for this SHA- funded Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Project.  The RAUCH inc. team provided project plans, oversaw the bidding process and contractor selection.  Oversight of the installation including review of requests for information and payment applications, progress reporting and completion project inspection and close-out services. The grants team administered all paperwork and coordinated requisitions and materials approvals and final close-out documentation.

Prior to the Gerardi Blvd. project, RAUCH inc. completed (2) street design and drainage improvement projects in the vicinity of Federalsburg Elementary School that included the installation of new sidewalks and ADA accessible ramps.  The Railroad Avenue project included sidewalk extensions to the intersection of Railroad Avenue and University Avenue.  There was a 440’ space in the sidewalk system from the intersection to the school parking lot.  The absence of sidewalk created an unsafe area for walkers, especially due to heavy commercial and industrial truck traffic.  There was also a drainage problem at the intersection created period flooding that obstructed walkers.

The project included the construction 440 ft. length of 4 foot wide sidewalk and curb within the existing right of way that connected the school parking lot to the recently completed sidewalk ending at the intersection of Railroad and University Avenues.  ADA ramps and accessibility were included at both ends.  The drainage problem was corrected by two inlets and approximately 220 ft. of 15” ADS N-12 that connected to installed stormdrains adjacent to the school property.

RAUCH inc. completed all site work for both projects including an existing conditions survey, verification or property lines and rights of way; preparation of all construction design documents; complete oversight of the bidding process including: advertising for bid, receipt and contract award, pre-construction meeting and notice to proceed. The firm provided construction inspection services through project completion to insure compliance.

Solar Energy for Wastewater Treatment

Our firm served as the lead engineer and provided project management, bidding services, construction documentation, construction inspection, and construction management. Construction documents included single line electrical diagrams for the solar arrays to the transformer and to the grid, and the layout configuration for the panels. We calculated KW production figures, estimated cost savings, and estimated revenue from solar renewable energy credits (SRECs). 

We also provided the AC electrical infrastructure design for all transformers, panels, and meters. In addition to meeting the Town’s utility needs for operating the WWTP, this completed project is providing the Town with revenue through net metering and the sale of SRECs.

Water Treatment Improvements

We first provided the Town with a Preliminary Engineering Report funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development. The report explored alternatives, established cost estimates, and prepared the Town for funding opportunities. Implementation of the project was then funded by the Maryland Department of the Environment’s (MDE) Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund (DWSRF).

Our scope of work included engineering and design, project management, bidding, construction documentation, and construction management. Infrastructure upgrades included replacement of a 50-year-old failing transite asbestos cement pipe that was severely degraded. The old line was replaced with 2,700 linear feet of 6″ water line, 48 new 1″ house connections, one 2″ connection, and four hydrants and valves.

Water Main Replacement

The PER/ER report explored best practices and efficient methods for replacement along with any environmental impacts.

Holland Drive Water Main Loop

Directional boring technology (horizontal directional drilling) was used to avoid open cut construction through a wooded area. Design documents included the proposed alignment and pipe size, right-of-way exhibits, construction specifications, and excavation restoration plans. The project also involved the connection of water services, installation of 9 wet tap connections, and specifications for abandoning the disconnection and old water main.

Funding was provided through the Maryland Department of the Environment’s Drinking Water Capital Project Grant Program. The project adhered to all local, state, and federal drinking water infrastructure regulations as well as funding requirements.

Marshyhope Creek Sanitary Sewer and Stormwater Cross Connections