Force Account Projects
RDM employees construct smaller scale projects that exceed the scope of routine roads and drainage system maintenance and repair. Typical Project Criteria include:
- Material: More costly – $1,500 or more,
- Complexity: Unique, site-specific design,
- Time Frame: Longer duration; Project tasks may take multiple days or weeks,
- Design: By design sketch or Engineering drawing,
- Depth of Excavation: Typically greater than four (4) feet below existing grade,
- Drainage system length: In excess of 50 feet and / or multiple drainage structures.
Examples of typical project types / categories (and their associated codes) are:
- D – Drainage / Nuisance Flooding / Stormwater Management
- P – Pavement / Roads / Streets / Parking Lots
- C – Curb / Sidewalk
- A – Airport
- O – Other