As a premier electrical contractor in Northern California, Con J. Franke Electric is proud to play a crucial role in the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) Sunnyside and Happy Valley Pumping Plants project.
This initiative aims to improve the water system to meet future demands in the Orinda and Lafayette areas, served by the Happy Valley Reservoir, addressing the current inadequate water storage capacity to meet peak daily demand.
Project Manager Steve Frain and Foreman Steve Pedersen are managing the two project locations throughout our estimated 28-month project timeline: Happy Valley Pumping Plant in Orinda, CA and Sunnyside Pumping Plant in Lafayette, CA.
Con J. Franke Electric's involvement in this comprehensive project includes installing two individual pump stations, each equipped with three pumps, to ensure the provision of clean water to the citizens of Orinda and Lafayette. Our work started in April 2022 and has a contract value of over $2million
Specific tasks we’re executing encompass:
- Installation of 2 x 800-amp Utility Switchboards (SWBDs)
- Installation of 2 x 800-amp Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
- Implementation of lighting and security systems
- Installation of multiple-level pressure and flow instruments
We’ve had over 20 Con J. Franke Electric team members actively involved and working alongside two key subcontractors. Technical Systems Inc (TSI) provided all panels, controls and instrumentation, and Power Systems Testing Company performed NETA Acceptance Testing for all power distribution equipment.
A primary challenge we’ve faced during the project was the procurement of large items, such as the underground transformer from PG&E. Additionally, some unknown underground obstructions at the Sunnyside location required the team to use some adaptive problem-solving. We’ve successfully addressed challenges and the project remains on schedule.
Our collaboration with Ranger Pipelines underscores Con J. Franke Electric's commitment to delivering the highest-performing team and top-quality electrical contracting services. "The teamwork between CJF and Ranger Pipelines has been instrumental in overcoming challenges and ensuring the project's success," said Project Manager Steve Frain.
Con J. Franke Electric is proud to be part of this vital water system improvement project that will soon provide adequate water storage to meet daily demands in Orinda and Lafayette. Our team, known for innovative problem-solving and high standards of workmanship, continues to deliver superior commercial electrical contracting services, ensuring community projects like these succeed.
