Public Works
Range of Services
RCI offers a wide range of services that can be tailored specifically to the needs of your community from the initial planning for your infrastructure needs to the design, management and monitoring of your project. Our engineering capabilities include planning and design of:
- Municipal Water Systems
- Community Sewage Systems
- Storm Drainage Systems
- Streets & Highways Improvements
- Industrial Parks & Subdivisions
Recognizing that most projects have a variety of aspects that extend beyond the design of a project, we offer a range of services to complement our engineering capabilities.
From assistance with the development of capital improvement plans to erosion control and slope stabilization projects to construction management and project inspection, RCI takes a comprehensive approach to providing services to our clients. Our support capabilities include surveying, water and wastewater systems analysis and modeling, soils testing, water quality monitoring and assistance with regulatory permitting.
We also are familiar with the various state and federal grant and loan programs available to local governments and can assist you with developing proposals, completing the applications and following through with any necessary project documentation.
Serving as Engineer for the Town of Minden (TOM)
As the engineer for the Town of Minden since 1978, RCI has been responsible for street, storm drainage, and water system maintenance and improvement projects. Since taking on the position as Town Engineer, reconstruction of virtually every street has taken place in the Minden area. Reconstruction has involved street and intersection widening, pavement rehabilitation, and drainage system changes. New curbs, gutters, and sidewalks have also been a part of the renovation program.
RCI has provided water rights services for maintaining and expanding the Town’s water rights, in addition to completed modeling, designing, and inspecting the construction of new well, pressure tank, and pipeline facilities.
RCI reviews property improvement plans and construction related to street, storm drainage, or water systems. Any site development which impacts Town of Minden street and utility systems must comply with design regulations and the general plan. Also included is coordination with other public agencies either adjacent to or within the Town of Minden in order to avoid conflicts and realize any efficiencies available.
RCI has provided system modeling and guidance for the expansion of public water systems. RCI performs water rights work, as well as the design of system improvements, bidding and contract administration, construction inspection and testing, and consultation on system operation and maintenance. RCI has also been responsible for street, storm drainage, and water treatment improvement projects.
Serving as Engineer for the Minden-Gardnerville Sanitation District (MGSD)
Since 1978 RCI has served as the District Engineer for the Minden-Gardnerville Sanitation District located in Douglas County, Nevada. The staff of RCI has provided planning, design, and inspection services for the ongoing expansion of the treatment plant facility just north of Minden. Expansion of the treatment plant capacity has been accompanied by the extension of the sewage collection system into new areas and accommodating new development. Planning, plan review, design, and construction inspection services for these elements were provided as well. Each new site development or facility expansion plan initiated within the district is reviewed for compliance with sewer design standards and the district’s general plan.
RCI has been involved in significant sewerline rehabilitation projects, many of which were funded by EPA Grants administered through the State of Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP). RCI performed all work including initial planning, completing grant applications, design, permitting, bidding and contractor selection, surveying, construction management, and inspection and testing.
Serving as Engineer for the Indian Hills General Improvement District (IHGID)
As engineer for IHGID since 1993, RCI has provided extensive planning, civil design, testing, inspection and construction management services involving new parks, street overlay and rehabilitation, and water and sewer system modeling and upgrades. Since 1993 IHGID has completed a new 0.6 mgd mechanical sewer plant and headworks, including new 10,000 foot force main and upgraded main lift station, a new 40 acre-foot lined storage pond, and 60 acre land application system with tailwater collection and ground water monitoring system. The District also completed a new 1,800 gpm well with 5,000 feet of transmission line, and a new 1,400 gpm water treatment facility utilizing granulated activated carbon for quality upgrade.
Serving as Engineer for the Gardnerville Town Water Company (GTWC) & the Town of Genoa
As District Engineer for GTWC since 1992, RCI provides all system improvements design, bidding and contract administration, and consulting on system operation and maintenance. RCI was involved in the design, contract administration and inspection of a 2.6 million gallon water storage tank including the completion of a preliminary engineers report and coordination of a United States Department of Agriculture loan for funding of the project. RCI completes all commercial and development reviews for GTWC and the Town of Genoa and has coordinated GTWC service area annexations with the Public Utilities Company. RCI is also responsible for Town of Genoa street, storm drainage and general improvement projects.