KS Engineers, P.C. (KSE) is responsible for resident engineering inspection services for construction of water mains; construction of sewers, catch basins and chute connections; utility construction and relocation; construction of new curbs and sidewalks; roadway reconstruction, installation of street lighting and traffic signals; and landscaping. The project is funded by the federal government. It requires federal and state regulations.

The major items of construction work include: reconstruction of the roadways using granite block pavement on a 1” thick mortar setting bed, and an 8” thick concrete base; new 4” and 7” pigmented concrete sidewalks; new granite curbs; new 15” ESVP combined sewers on concrete cradles; new12” DIP water mains; reconstruction of existing brick sewers using gunite method; new sewer manholes; street lighting; traffic regulatory signs; and pavement markings. Existing granite sidewalks will remain in place and sidewalk areas over street vaults will not be included in the construction contract.

The contract uses joint bidding for private utility work and includes private utility replacement. This project requires extensive knowledge of federal and state regulations. Portions of the project are within proximity to NYC Transit Authority facilities. The NYCTA reviews the contractor’s means and methods of construction where work is within close proximity to their facilities.

The three project areas include: Harrison Street from West Street to Hudson Street, Leonard Street from Hudson Street to West Broadway, and Greenwich Street from Canal Street to Hubert Street.