Municipal

South Florida's cities, counties, and special districts are facing a critical inflection point — aging pipes, undersized drainage systems, and deteriorating roadways can no longer keep pace with population growth and climate pressures. ASOM provides the civil engineering expertise that helps public-sector clients plan, design, and deliver the paving, drainage, water, and sewer infrastructure their communities depend on.

Market Tailwinds

• Resilience and adaptation investment. Sea level rise, tidal flooding, and aging stormwater systems are driving billions in municipal infrastructure investment across South Florida — from pump stations and outfall upgrades to full drainage basin redesigns.

• Federal and state funding availability. Infrastructure funding from federal programs (IIJA/BIL) and state appropriations is creating new project pipelines for roadway, water, sewer, and stormwater improvements throughout the region.

• Aging utility systems. Many South Florida municipalities are operating water and sewer infrastructure built 40–60 years ago. Rehabilitation and replacement programs are accelerating, with consent decrees and regulatory pressure adding urgency.

• Roadway deterioration and growth pressure. Increased traffic volumes and deferred maintenance are forcing municipalities to invest in roadway reconstruction, resurfacing programs, and drainage improvements that extend pavement life.

How ASOM Adds Value

Roadway & Paving Design We design roadway reconstruction, resurfacing, and new construction projects — including geometric design, pavement cross-sections, ADA-compliant sidewalks and curb ramps, signage and striping plans, and coordination with FDOT and county public works standards.

Stormwater & Drainage Improvements We engineer drainage system upgrades — pipe upsizing, inlet replacements, outfall improvements, pump station site work, canal bank stabilization, and flood mitigation projects — that help municipalities address chronic flooding and meet NPDES permit requirements.

Water Main Design & Replacement We design water main extensions, replacements, and looping improvements — including valve and hydrant placement, service transfers, and coordination with county utility master plans and FDEP regulatory requirements.

Sanitary Sewer Design & Rehabilitation We design gravity sewer replacements, force main rerouting, lift station site improvements, and collection system extensions — helping municipalities address I&I reduction goals, consent decree obligations, and capacity upgrades for growth areas.

Bid-Ready Construction Documents Public projects require construction documents formatted for competitive bidding. We deliver plans, technical specifications, and engineer's cost estimates that meet municipal procurement standards and minimize change orders during construction.

Construction-Phase Engineering We provide engineering services during construction — including shop drawing review, RFI responses, field observation, pay application review, and project closeout certification — ensuring the finished infrastructure matches the design intent.