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Anacortes building a $56M water plant

Daily Journal of Commerce, Published January 12, 2012

The largest water treatment project in Washington is underway in Mount Vernon.

The new $56 million plant will serve Anacortes and is being built on a site at 14489 Riverbend Road between the existing plant and the Skagit River.

Imco General Construction of Ferndale is the general contractor. HDR is the design engineer. MWH is the owner's representative and construction manager

Link to article - Daily Journal of Commerce

IMCO awarded contract for the City of Everett's Replacement of Water Transmission Line 3 - Phase 7

June 6, 2011. On May 11th IMCO General Construction and eight other general contractor’s submitted bids for the City of Everett’s Replacement of Water Transmission Line 3 – Phase 7 project. IMCO came in low with a bid of $6.2M and was awarded the project on June 6th.

The project replaces 3,800 linear feet of 48” diameter water transmission pipelines located along the south side of State Route 2. The City of Everett will turn the pipeline over to IMCO for construction no later than October 17, 2011. The contract is scheduled to be complete in the summer of 2012.

Replacement pipeline will be supported by pile bents located on 60’ spacing, consisting of two plumb 20” diameter steel piles extending approximately 120’ in depth and a steel cap beam. The project site is located almost entirely within lands designated by Snohomish County as critical area wetlands. Construction will include erosion control and restoration work.

Link to article - Bellingham Herald

IMCO lands $9.7M contract to build wastewater treatment plant

May 17, 2011. The Kettle Falls City Council approved award of a Wastewater Treatment Plant project to IMCO General Construction of Ferndale, Washington. IMCO bid the project on April 21st and came in low with a bid price of $9,717,630.

The project will build a new treatment facility to replace the current septic lagoon system that services approx. 765 customers in Kettle Falls. The 40+ year old system cannot meet groundwater quality standards and city officials are saying that the system has reached capacity with no room for growth. The city’s goal is to treat the effluent and improve the water quality before it goes back into the ground. Post-treatment, the water will be one step away from being drinking water.

Link to article - Bellingham Herald

IMCO lands Port of Seattle contract

On May 12, 2011 the Port of Seattle awarded the Terminal 10 Utility Infrastructure Upgrade Project to IMCO General Construction of Ferndale, WA. IMCO bid the project on April 13th and currently has two other Port of Seattle projects under contract. The contract amount is $4,390,000. Construction is scheduled to start in June of this year and be complete at the end of September. IMCO will install a new storm water drainage and treatment system, new lighting upgrades and surface improvements across the entire 10 acre site. Construction of this new project will allow Terminal 10 to be operated as a cargo terminal, supporting activities as marine related cargo container handling and marshalling; outdoor storage of empty containers and truck chassis; and transshipment of bulk materials.

Link to article - Bellingham Herald

IMCO Construction awarded Route 2 job

On June 1, 2011 the Guam Department of Public Works awarded IMCO General Construction the Route 2 Culverts & Slide Repair Project valued at $3.8M. The project is the largest contract awarded to IMCO since establishing a presence in Guam in 2009.

The project reconstructs three damaged culverts along Route 2, a major island roadway, in the villages of Agat and Umatac. Work also includes construction of a concrete wall along a steep rock cut on Route 2 near Cetti Bay. IMCO was awarded the project after the original general contractor defaulted and the project was taken over by the bonding agency and the Guam Department of Public Works. The project has been at a standstill for three months. IMCO has 200 calendar days to complete the project.

In early 2009, IMCO opened a regional office in Guam with a dedicated team of professionals and has quickly become acquainted with the local agencies, government and culture. Since establishment, IMCO crews have worked on a number of small works projects for various General Contractors and owners. Guam is located 3800 miles southwest of Hawaii in the Mariana island chain and measures only 12 miles wide and 30 miles long.

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Upgraded wastewater treatment plant makes the Stilly sweet

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WATCH IT! New Stormwater Project Noisy, But Necessary

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FRANK IMHOF, OF IMCO, NAMED AGC CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR

Engineering News Record
Bellingham Business Journal
Daily Journal of Commerce
The Bellingham Herald

On January 28th, 2011, Frank Imhof of IMCO General Construction, Inc. in Ferndale, WA was the recipient of the 2010 Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Washington - Contractor of the Year Award. This honor was given at the AGC Annual Convention held at the Bellevue Hyatt.

The prestigious Contractor of the Year award is one of only two awards handed out each year by the Association and is voted on by all acting members. Recipients of this award demonstrate a commitment to construction excellence.

The event was attended by over 300 AGC members and included conference events during the day followed by a cocktail reception and awards dinner into the evening. Nearly 30 employees including Project Managers, Superintendents, Safety Managers, Field Personnel and associates attended the dinner and awards ceremony on behalf of IMCO.

“This award is a great honor. I attribute much of who I am and what I’ve achieved to the people in my life.”

“AGC is an organization that I really value and believe in. The collaboration within our industry and the political involvement of AGC is something that strengthens the construction community.”

IMCO General Construction is recipient of the 2010 John D Spellman Safety Award

On January 25, 2011, IMCO General Construction, Inc. of Ferndale, WA was the recipient of the 2010 John D Spellman Safety Award.

This annual safety award is presented to a member (or members) of The Evergreen Safety Council who have demonstrated significant improvement or achievements in their safety program. The recipient is selected from applicants by a committee comprised of members of the ESC Board of Directors and is awarded at the ESC Annual General Membership meeting each year.

There to accept the award on IMCO’s behalf were IMCO Safety Managers Lisa Young and Tom Pike and VP of Operations Tyler Kimberley.

IMCO’s EMR record has been trending downward since 2007 and is currently 0.4370. Corporate commitment, safety awareness and diligence by all IMCO employees have contributed to this success.

Anacortes Water Treatment Plant Awarded to IMCO

On December 13, 2010 the Anacortes City Council approved the award of their new 42 million gallon per day water treatment plant to IMCO General Construction of Ferndale. This $56 million project will treat water from the Skagit River to serve the City of Anacortes, Whidbey Island, and two oil refineries on March Point. A recipient of the AGC Build Washington Award for Safety Excellence for two consecutive years, IMCO General Construction has a history of safe and successful projects throughout the Pacific Northwest. Construction is scheduled to start in early spring with completion in 2013.

NEW CORPORATE OFFICE – GRAND OPENING

IMCO General Construction hosted a grand opening to showcase their new corporate office, August 26th, 2010 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. The building was GREEN built and designed by Heather and John Cashman of Axiom Design Build. The festivities were attended by over 300 guests and included community members, employees, vendors, clients and friends. Also featured were food and drink provided by Haggen Market Street Catering and live music by the Bill McDonough Band.

The building represents IMCO's mission to support wellness, the vision for the future of IMCO and the effort to maintain relentless efficiency in a fast changing industry. This new home is a place for IMCO to grow and flourish in the future generations.

"There is nothing more important to the success of IMCO than the people that do our work. IMCO employees set the pace and attract other good people who also strive for excellence." - Frank Imhof

2010 SAFETY AWARD

June 2, 2010: IMCO General Construction was awarded the 2010 AGC of Washington’s Build Washington Award for Safety Excellence - General Contractor with 350,001 – 600,000 hours worked.

IMCO was recognized by the Associated General Contractors of Washington during an event that showcased some of the state’s most successful construction projects. The ceremony took place at the University of Washington’s Kane Hall and was emceed by David Ross of KIRO radio.

IMCO received the award for 2010 General Contractor: Safety 350,001-600,000 hours. IMCO was the recipient of the 2009 AGC of Washington’s Build Washington Award for Safety Excellence- General Contractor 400,000+ hours.

IMCO is proud of their Safety Record and actively manages their Safety Program to ensure that each team member has the training and responsibility to maintain a safe work environment. The company currently has an Experience Modification Rate of 0.5826.

IMCO Wins 2 State Awards
Bellingham Herald, Posted May 29, 2009

Bellingham-based IMCO General Construction picked up two awards at the 2009 AGC Build Washington Award event earlier this month.

The event, sponsored by the Associated General Contractors of Washington, was held at the University of Washington on May 20. IMCO won the AGC Build Washington Award for Construction Excellence as well as the AGC Build Washington Safety Award for its work on the Pacific Highway truck crossing in Blaine.

The $33 million project involved widening the highway, building a new overpass and making safety improvements to the area. The company was able to use GPS technology for precise machine control, saving $150,000 in project labor costs and $100,000 in surveying costs. It was also able to save $300,000 by creating a plan that avoided building a temporary road.

IMCO was recognized for its overall safety record on the project, which involved more than 140,000 worker hours with no time-loss accidents.

Link to article -- Bellingham Herald

Work Starts on Arlington Wastewater Plant
The Associated Press, Published May 06, 2009, The Olympian

ARLINGTON, Wash. – Work has started on a $30 million upgrade of Arlington's wastewater treatment plant, the first project in Snohomish County to be paid for in part by federal stimulus money.

The sewage plant is being improved to meet state requirements to reduce pollution on the Stillaguamish River and in Puget Sound. The plant already has reached 85 percent of capacity, and city officials say the expansion should give it sufficient capacity for the next 20 to 25 years.

The Herald of Everett reports that Arlington city officials held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday evening, although contractor IMCO Construction of Bellingham actually had started work earlier in the day. The job is expected to be completed by January 2011.

Link to article -- The Olympian

IMCO Awarded Littlerock Road Improvement Contract
The News Tribune, Posted July 08, 2009

TUMWATER – The stalled Littlerock Road improvement project is scheduled to resume this month after the City Council awarded the primary construction contract for a second time.

The council awarded the contract to IMCO General Construction of Bellingham for $3,408,904.35.

Work stopped in late April when the first general contractor, Alpha Development of Tacoma, notified the city it couldn’t complete the project and walked away about midway through for reasons that remain unclear. The city terminated the contract awarded Aug. 5 for an amount of $4,299,202.86.

The contractor has not returned phone messages left by The Olympian seeking an explanation, although its president, Lee Allison, wrote in an e-mail that it was an “unfortunate situation” and “everyone involved in these two projects are carefully considering the decisions they made and will learn by any mistakes they may have made.”

Read the entire story -- The News Tribune

IMCO Awards & Recognition

January 2011 - 2010 John D Spellman Safety Award

July 2010 – WASHINGTON’S 100 BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR, SEATTLE BUSINESS MAGAZINE, #7 for mid-sized companies

2010 - AGC OF WASHINGTON- BUILD WASHINGTON AWARD FOR SAFETY EXCELLENCE – General Contractor over 400,000 hours

APRIL/MAY 2010 - TOP INDUSTRIAL PROCESS CONTRACTORS, NORTHWEST CONSTRUCTION, #2

APRIL/MAY 2010 - TOP WASHINGTON CONTRACTORS, NORTHWEST CONSTRUCTION, #25

APRIL/MAY 2010 - OVERALL CONTRACTORS, NORTHWEST CONSTRUCTION, #32

April 2010 - Named 2009 TOP 100 NORTHWEST WASHINGTON PRIVATE COMPANIES – GREATER THAN $75M, NORTHWEST BUSINESS MONTHLY

July 2009 - WASHINGTON’S 100 BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR, SEATTLE BUSINESS MAGAZINE, #7 for mid-sized companies

2009 - ACG OF WASHINGTON- BUILD WASHINGTON AWARD FOR CONSTRUCTION EXCELLENCE- HIGHWAY & TRANSPORTATION for work completed on SR-543, I-5 to International Boundary Widening & Border Crossing Improvements

2009 - AGC OF WASHINGTON- BUILD WASHINGTON AWARD FOR SAFETY EXCELLENCE- – General Contractor over 400,000 hours