HydroTech is a preferred contractor under the NAVFAC Southwest Basic Ordering Agreement for Southern California and Arizona, and was selected to perform a lift station repair project at the Twentynine Palms Marine Marine Corps Ground to Air Combat Center (MCGACC) in Twentynine Palms, California.
The initially straightforward requirement for repair of Lift Station #3 ended up with many changed conditions through the course of the site work, including an inoperable vault lid that needed to be replaced and an extended period of bypass pumping to provide time for the new lid to be manufactured and installed. Despite the challenges, HydroTech worked diligently with NAVFAC Southwest and Twentynine Palm’s ROICC (Resident in Charge of Construction) office to resolve and complete the project with no disruption of service to the base operations.
In tribute to our staff’s outstanding work, Jeffrey S. Cherry of Parsons Support and a contractor to NAVFAC Southwest, stated “The quality workmanship and professional attitude you all displayed over the course of this venture is a credit to your company.”

Jeremy Brazell, Regional Manager for Arizona operations, and Steven Parker, Construction Operations Manager in our Fernley, Nevada main office, have both recently completed their United States Army Corps of Engineers’ Construction Quality Management for Contractors training(CQM), This course gives HydroTech staff the capabilities and authority to act as Quality Control Managers on federal projects, including for the Department of Defense. This includes extensive training on processes such as submittals, reporting, and quality control management- as well as ensuring a smooth working relationship between HydroTech and federal contracting staff.
HydroTech has extensive experience in working for local, state, and federal entities, and is proud to take every opportunity to expand the expertise of our already highly qualified staff.

Washington D.C. was the location of the annual Women’s Construction Owners and Executives (WCOE) Conference in March.  Debra Brazell, HydroTech President, had the opportunity to meet with some of our national and state leaders, including Congressman Dean Heller of Nevada.

WCOE was created in 1983 to promote opportunities and business for women-owned firms and policy-making executives in the construction industry. It serves as a powerful voice on legislative issues and through education and advocacy before state and federal legislators. WCOE has built a strong legislative network to monitor and pursue legislation advantageous to the business community and the construction industry.  Additionally, WCOE tracks legislation and regulations and routinely submits testimony written and verbal to Congress and regulatory comments.

For more information on WCOE please visit http://www.wcoeusa.org/

The National Park Service turned to the expertise and experience of HydroTech when they needed rehabilitation and replacement of essential water infrastructure in two of Nevada’s most treasured natural wonders.

At Great Basin National Park near Baker, Nevada, HydroTech was called upon to rehabilitate and repair a failing water vault. The goal was to restrict access into a confined space under the water tanks.  This included demolition work, installation of gate valves, and piping and fitting work.  There were many logistical challenges faced by our crew, including the remoteness of the location and a race to beat the clock as winter approached.

At the Lake Mead Recreation Area in southern Nevada, a lift station at Temple Bar was experiencing corrosion that compromised its structural integrity. HydroTech’s expertise in bypass pumping and cured-in-place lining were essential to the successful rehabilitation of the existing concrete wet well.  The new lift station was installed along with a sealed lid which prevented sewer gas from escaping into the atmosphere.

Barry Flynn, Utilities Systems Engineer for the National Park Service stated, “The work was performed in an outstanding manner. Their problem solving skills ensured swift resolution to prevent schedule delays and minimize costs.  HydroTech will be at the top of my list for future projects.”

The Small Business Administration has approved a Mentor-Protege Agreement between HydroTech Inc., a certified 8(a) HUBZone firm, and Granite Construction, one of the largest construction companies in the United States.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PR Log (Press Release) – Dec 21, 2009 – Fernley, Nevada:

HydroTech Inc., a General Engineering Contractor specializing in wet utilities and construction, recently entered into a Mentor-Protégé agreement with Granite Construction Company under the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (“SBA”) 8(a) Business Development Program. Through this agreement, Granite Construction will provide developmental assistance and mentoring to Fernley, Nevada-based HydroTech Inc. The Mentor-Protégé agreement will foster increased collaboration between Granite and HydroTech towards the acquisition of large-scale federal contracts.

The Mentor-Protégé Program was created to motivate and encourage large firms to assist small business entities that are certified through the SBA 8(a) Program. The mentors share expertise, resources, and capabilities with the protégés as well as assistance in performing prime contracts as joint venture partners.

According to Debra Brazell, the President of HydroTech Inc., the partnership will be mutually beneficial for all parties. “HydroTech Inc. is honored to have been selected by a construction firm as prestigious as Granite to participate in the Mentor-Protégé program,” said Brazell. “While HydroTech will certainly benefit from the opportunity afforded by this innovative program, we plan to greatly contribute and make this a true win-win partnership for all involved.”

Granite Construction Company is one of the largest heavy civil construction firms in the United States, with 2,000 salaried employees, and annual revenues exceeding $2 billion. Granite has extensive experience working with federal agencies throughout the country. “This program provides a great opportunity for Granite to mentor a progressive and capable firm such as HydroTech as we pursue government-related opportunities throughout the region,” said Rod Cooper, Regional Manager, Granite Construction Company.

For more information about HydroTech Inc.’s capability and experience, call 775-575-4100 or visit http://htinc.biz

For more information about Granite Construction, call 831-724-1011 or visit www.graniteconstruction.com

For more information about the United States Small Business Administration’s Mentor-Protégé Program, visit www.sba.gov

Press contact:
Rochelle Brassard, HydroTech Inc., 775-575-4100, Rochelle.Brassard@htinc.biz

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About HydroTech Inc.

“Quality Work Ahead!” Founded in 1987 as a general engineering firm, HydroTech, Inc. specializes in innovative infrastructure solutions for wet utility design-build construction contracts for new construction, renovation, alteration, repair, and associated work in Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, Utility Construction, Commercial and Institutional Building and Drilling.

Our Mission is to be the best and build the best; to provide superior construction products and service through consistent self-improvement and by offering quality and value to our clients through innovative foresight, integrity, and aggressive performance; and to serve with character and purpose.

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