ALP 18

PCC Meeting — October 05, 2010
Version: October 5, 2010
Work on the contract of the installation of the security and communications contract has
been substantially completed.
2. No change in risk rating
H. Materials pricing increases and shortages
1. Steel prices appear to be declining, and have dropped approximately 2.3% over the past
year The risk rating was revised to indicate unchanging risk
2. No change is risk rating
I. Funding
1. The funding level will continue to be worthy of concern. The magnitude of this risk has
been reduced by the completion successful start of the first fill, and recent contract
awards. However, this situation has considerable risks associated with the unknown
outcome of the remaining construction activities. If the outcome of the remaining
construction work is negative or if further budget cuts occur, they could seriously
impact the Project schedule and therefore the cost of the Project.
2. No change in risk rating
J. Project schedule
1. The overall Project Schedule is being impacted. Project float has been reduced, due to
hydrology related issues that are beyond our control. The schedule is in jeopardy of
delay due to associated increased Project costs. The Contracting Officer assigned to
ALP for the last 5 years has accepted a position with another Federal agency. Utilizing
other Contracting Officers may impact resolution of remaining contract issues. The
resolution of issues associated with several of the auxiliary mechanical systems at the
pumping plant may result in future delays to the pumping schedule.
2. No change in risk rating
V. Issue Identification
A. FYI 0 budget update
1. It looks like there will be a surplus of FYI funding, of approximately $15 million. A-
LP will likely carry over $5 million and let the rest go to other Reclamation projects.
B. Outlet works schedule update
1. No update provided by contractor
VI. Commissioning Issues
A. Trash Rake
1. Reclamation is looking into the feasibility and cost of installing a trash rake, and will
provide information in the future. This may or may not be cost effective, as it will be
very complicated, and depending on future operations of the plant, it may not be
necessary or used very often.
B. Fish screen cleaner
1. The cable on the fish screen sweeper was replaced. It was possibly worn due to
misaligned drums, but this could be an annual maintenance issue. Drums were aligned
when the new cable was installed. Reclamation continues observing this and it appears
to be fixed so far.
C. Pump units
1. It was discovered that three (3) of the large units do not have the solids excluder
bushing installed. Reclamation's position is that this is a latent defect, and the
manufacturer is responsible. It was also observed that the RTD's may be
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