Public Infrastructure
Since 1998, Terracare Associates has been at the forefront of the privatization of public works maintenance services in the United States. City, county and state agencies turn to Terracare Associates for expertise in managing any number of public infrastructure projects. Specializing in the ongoing maintenance of public infrastructure, our ability to successfully partner with and supplement your current public works teams create a streamlined process, opportunities for improved budget and time management. Additionally creation of a experienced, highly specialized and diverse team allows for greater forward thinking project management and execution. Terracare Associates offer a wide variety of public works maintenance services such as right-of-way mowing, all-inclusive roadway and roadside management packages as well as snow removal on a citywide scale.
Terracare Associates is also attuned to the inherent difficulties of public expectation and prioritizes effective communication with a wide variety of stakeholders. We offer a high degree of professionalism that assists our public works clients in the timely completion of critical infrastructure projects.
Public safety and security are of utmost importance to our public sector crews. Over the years, our seasoned staff has not only built a resume of highly touted projects, but also has established reliable partnerships with a loyal group of customers. Improving and protecting today’s public investment is our public works management team’s first priority.
Current Public Infrastructure Partners
CDOT HOT Lanes
Denver, Colorado
Roadway Maintenance and Snow Removal CDOT Hot Lanes Press Release
City of Centennial*
Centennial, Colorado
Public Infrastructure Partner, Snow Removal Management
*The largest transition from public sector to private enterprise in the U.S. to date.
Northwest Parkway
Broomfield, Colorado
Public Infrastructure, R.O.W Maintenance, Snow Removal Management
City of Lone Tree
Lone Tree, Colorado
Public Infrastructure Partner, Snow Removal Management
City of Castle Pines
Castle Pines, Colorado
Public Infrastructure Partner, Snow Removal Management
See press release Castle Pines Press Release
Town of Superior
Superior, Colorado
Snow Removal Management
Resources
City of Lone Tree LED Replacement – Colorado Public Works Journal (January 2011) – Terracare Associates is recognized for traffic signal efficiency project for the City of Lone Tree, Colorado.
Public Cost Comparator for Public-Private Partnerships prepared by American University Masters of Public Policy on behalf of the National Council for Private-Public Partnerships.
Centennial, Colorado Public Private Partnership – American City and County (November 2010) – Centennial, Colorado entered into a five-year, public-private partnership with CH2M-Hill and Terracare Associates in 2008 creating a flexible system for outsourcing its public works services.
What Happens When a City Goes Bankrupt – CNN Money (August 2011) – Central Falls, R.I., filed for bankruptcy. Now the city’s workers’ pensions and benefits are at risk.
A Public Works Partnership Video – On July 1, 2008, the City of Centennial, Colorado, CH2M Hill, and Terrcare Associates launched the city’s public works department – and with it one of the nation’s largest public-private partnerships for public works services.
Sandy Springs, Georgia Outsource Interview – CNBC reports on how the city of Sandy Springs Georgia has turned to public private partnerships to control the cost of services and still meet the needs of the community
Sandy Springs, Georgia: The City that Outsourced Everything – While cities across the country are cutting services, raising taxes and contemplating bankruptcy, something extraordinary is happening in a suburban community just north of Atlanta, Georgia.
ICMA – Creative Government in Sandy Springs – Sandy Springs was recently highlighted at the International City/County Management Association’s 94th Annual Conference in Richmond, Virginia in the following video.
