Kenall played a vital role in executing the scope of work, which included surveying, hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, and engineering services necessary for the design, operation, and maintenance of floodwater retarding structures. As part of the assessment process, the team conducted site visits and performed visual evaluations of the dams and their associated appurtenances. These evaluations examined the principal spillway pipe, riser, and outlet, assessed the foundation drainage system, and analyzed the embankment and auxiliary spillway to determine overall structural integrity.

Current watershed delineations were compared to the original delineations to verify any significant differences that could impact the dams’ functionality. LiDAR data and bathymetric surveys were used to develop updated structure capacity tables to reflect present conditions. A hazard classification analysis was performed to assess the downstream area for potential risks and confirm each dam’s classification aligned with regulatory standards.

Through these comprehensive assessments, Kenall provided valuable insights that informed decision-making regarding dam rehabilitation and safety improvements.

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Kenall supported the project by providing geotechnical drilling, engineering, and civil design services. Additional efforts included landowner coordination, topographic surveys, and subsurface utility engineering (SUE) utility clearances. Stabilization measures were also completed, such as new fill and compaction, retaining walls, and anchors. Civil plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates were prepared for repairs in areas like Reach 2B, Sack Dam, Arroyo Canal, and the Mendota Pool Bypass.

This high-profile project faced various challenges, including work in environmentally sensitive and non-urban areas, as well as delays related to accessing private property. To address these obstacles, project personnel developed a detailed Subsurface Investigation Work Plan (SIWP) to reassure agencies and landowners about the project’s execution. By taking a proactive approach and collaborating directly with landowners, the team accelerated the environmental and permitting processes and gained access to restricted locations quickly.

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Kenall was responsible for delivering the complete design for several components, including the ID check station, gatehouse, search office, visitor control building, overhead canopies, guard houses, parking lot, utilities, detention pond, approach roadway, culverts, and outfalls. The team led the development of conceptual and final design documents, as well as provided project management, design charrettes, site investigations, value engineering studies, design review meetings, quality control in architectural and geotechnical aspects, and responses to comments, requests for information (RFIs), and bidder inquiries.

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Final grades were adjusted to align with the surrounding terrain, with a focus on facilitating floodwater management and ensuring safe downstream passage, while retaining portions of the bridge as part of the trail. Key deliverables from Kenall included design drawings, specifications, engineering considerations and instructions for field personnel (ECIFP), a detailed design review (DDR), and cost estimates.

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Renovation efforts included comprehensive demolition and structural upgrades. Site improvements encompassed storm drainage, parking, lighting, utilities, landscaping, fencing, and grading. The building itself underwent extensive repairs, including the installation of ASHRAE 90.1-compliant HVAC systems and integration of fire protection and life safety measures adhering to UFC 3-600-01 guidelines.

Living spaces were enhanced with newly designed individual restrooms, washer-dryer rooms, kitchens, and day rooms on every floor, providing accessible amenities and internet connectivity. Additional features included an administrative office with cubicles, a mail inspection area, and luggage storage space. The design also addressed health and safety concerns within the existing structural framework, incorporating roof downspouts tied into underground drainage systems.

The project required five design submittals, progressing through 35%, 65%, 95%, 100%, and Solicitation phases, followed by an Issued for Construction package. All work conformed to the latest International Building Code (IBC), Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), United States Air Force, and Army Design Criteria, ensuring the dormitory was transformed into a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for enlisted personnel.

Work performed on this project was completed under the Kenall-Freese & Nichols 8a Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture (KFNI JV).

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The renovation project included upgrades such as additional office space, restrooms, new electrical and mechanical systems, updated interior finishes including walls, ceilings, and flooring, and an approved automatic sprinkler system for fire protection. The designs also featured energy efficiency enhancements, including improved humidity control using dehumidified make-up air and better sealing of building envelopes to reduce infiltration.

Among the buildings, B615 stood out as a unique music facility and band hall dating back to the 1800s. The design approach focused on creating a state-of-the-art music facility while ensuring the historical significance and architectural character of the structure were preserved.

The project conformed to the latest International Building Code, Unified Facilities Criteria, USAF & Army Design Criteria, and JBSA-FSH Architectural Standards. Throughout the design phase, five progressive submittals were required (35%, 65%, 95%, 100% and Issued for Construction). Construction Phase Services included reviews of 20 submittals and shop drawings, responses to 30 Requests for Information, and on-site visits to oversee the implementation. This effort skillfully balanced modernization with the preservation of historic integrity, achieving a successful transformation of the properties.

Work performed on this project was completed under the Kenall-Freese & Nichols 8a Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture (KFNI JV).

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Security upgrades included designs for six facilities featuring improved lighting, fortified fencing compatible with common access card (CAC) systems, vehicle gates, and pedestrian turnstiles. Safety enhancements extended to seven facilities, focusing on fire protection, fire suppression, and life safety systems. Designs for two fire stations involved advanced exhaust systems, extended rollup doors, alarm installations, and infrastructure repairs such as decks and showers. Five projects concentrated on environmental safety with berms around fuel tanks, wash racks, and containment basins. Seven additional projects introduced fall protection systems, bridge crane replacements, and upgraded compressed air systems. Major renovations reinforced access control points (ACPs) and optimized layouts for warehouses and fire stations.

Comprehensive engineering studies, evaluations, and consultations were conducted, resulting in detailed design documentation for 19 sustainment, restoration, and modernization (SRM) projects. These included Design-Bid-Build RFPs specifying construction and performance requirements with MII cost estimates, six RRAD-specific procurement work packages, and two projects involving DD Form 1391 preparation. All designs adhered strictly to UFC criteria for safety compliance.

Work across all 27 locations included topographic surveys, design charrettes, conceptual planning, final designs, and construction bid documents, delivering impactful safety and security advancements throughout the depot.

Work performed on this contract was completed under the Kenall-Freese & Nichols 8a Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture (KFNI JV).

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Kenall’s scope of work included project management, planimetric and utility surveys, structural analysis, and preparation of all Design-Build RFP submissions—draft, final, and corrected final versions. Additional tasks included construction cost estimation, asbestos/lead/HTRW survey verifications and abatements, value engineering study support, preservation of historical elements, storm drainage and pollution prevention planning, and addressing bidder inquiries and Requests for Information (RFIs).

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Kenall’s scope of work included project management, development of a design quality control plan, and hydrologic and hydraulic evaluations. Additional tasks involved preparing storm drainage and pollution prevention plans, performing economic analyses (cost-benefit analyses), conducting field investigations for each dam including evaluating the environmental impacts of decommissioning the dams, identifying existing utility characteristics, and estimating construction costs for the proposed options.

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Our environmental support services to the US Army Corps of Engineers’ implementation of Fort Polk’s Maneuver Damage Assessment and Habitat Protection Program included supporting environmental impacts analysis, maneuver damage surveillance, off-road protection of critical habitats plan, fire protection planning and implementation, and ancillary habitat protection planning.

We provided extensive GIS services, including: importing maneuver damage data and loading the information into a parcel layer, importing raster images of all low water crossings for assessing the extent of damage, merging approximately 75 soil types for three parishes into one layer, merging information for several roadways, projecting hazardous area ranges using GIS, mapping endangered species ranges, creating aerial maps for Fort Polk, updating the database with additional data from field surveys, mapping buildings, and configuring and publishing GIS maps. We also provided training to client personnel on the GIS geodatabase.

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