Att 2 - Hoch Consulting Proposal — Fort Bragg City Council, November 25, 2024

February 23, 2024 | 3:00pm

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR

RECYCLED WATER FEASIBILITY
STUDY
11/15/2024 | 2:00 PM
November 15, 2024
Kevin McDannold, Engineering Technician
City of Fort Bragg
416 N Franklin Street
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
RE: RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS | RECYCLED

WATER FEASIBILITY STUDY
Dear Kevin McDannold and Members of the Selection Committee:

Hoch Consulting (Hoch) is pleased to submit this proposal for engineering services to develop the City of Fort Bragg’s Recycled Water Feasibility Study. With over a decade of dedication to various utilities and municipalities, we have consistently showcased our quality and commitment to our client’s success. We combine our experience as well-rounded and nimble project managers with the technical expertise of our trusted colleagues to provide a best-in-class project team capable of organizing and analyzing myriads of data to make competent and trusted recommendations for critical local water projects. This phase of developing recycled water supplies for the City’s needs to be cost-conscious and involves and environmental considerations in addition to technical considerations.

A PROVEN TEAM
Our approach is designed to provide a comprehensive roadmap for the City to achieve its supply goals. The Feasibility Study will also position the City to secure additional federal funding alongside the State Water Recycling Funding Program (WRFP), maximizing the value of its financial resources. Our team will be led by Cari Dale as Project Manager, bringing a wealth of experience and leadership in water resource projects. Aaron Gress will serve as Deputy Project Manager, leveraging his eleven years of experience managing water infrastructure projects. The team is further strengthened by additional members of the Hoch Consulting team, who bring significant expertise in water resources and extensive experience working with the Bureau of Reclamation and the State Water Resources Control Board. Our partners include Trussell Technologies, who has an unparalleled reputation for wastewater treatment and has been a leader in reuse projects in California, and HELIX Environmental, who has significant experience with environmental documentation and compliance with CEQA and NEPA regulations and environmental assessments. Together, we have the right management, experience, expertise, and relationships to efficiently and effectively plan for a project to ensure water reliability in the community.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Hoch boasts a team of skilled engineers and professionals with specialized knowledge in water treatment, distribution, and infrastructure design, ensuring that the project’s technical requirements are met with precision and efficiency.

Thank you for your careful review and consideration of our qualifications. Our entire team looks forward to this opportunity, and I am personally committed as your main point-of-contact. Should you need further information or clarification, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at 858.431.9767 or email at [email protected].

Sincerely,
Legal Name of
Organization
Hoch Consulting, APC
Address
804 Pier View Way,
Suite 100,
Oceanside, CA 92054
Authorized Individual
Submitting the Proposal
Adam Hoch,
President
Contact Person Regarding
the Proposal
Cari Dale, Director of
Water Resources
We deliver more than just
feasibility studies; we
provide comprehensive
blueprints for success.
804 Pier View Way,
Suite 100,
Oceanside, CA 92054
P: 858.431.9767
E: ahoch@
hochconsulting.com
804 Pier View Way,
Suite 100,
Oceanside, CA 92054
P: 760.650.6613
E: cdale@
hochconsulting.com
Adam Hoch, PE, QSP, QISP, NASSCO PACP, LACP, MACP
President

TABLE OF

CONTENTS
TAB A
Firm
Description
TAB B
Relevant
Experience
TAB C
Key Personnel
Qualifications
TAB D
References
TAB E
Scope of
Work
TAB F
Budget and Schedule
of Charges
TAB G
Work
Schedule
TAB H
Insurance
TAB I
Consultant
Agreement
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03 09
28 43
44 45 46
TAB A
Firm Description
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Hoch Consulting is committed to
delivering high-value engineering,
design, management, and funding
services. With substantial experience
in innovative water treatment solutions
throughout California, we have earned
a reputation for consistently exceeding
client expectations,
especially in executing
challenging projects.

Our approach centers
on assembling teams of
seasoned water treatment specialists
with a unique blend of engineering,
design, management, and construction
expertise. This positions us perfectly
to address the specific requirements
outlined in developing a work plan for
a comprehensive feasibility study.

Our dedicated
team members
excel in proactively
identifying and
resolving potential
issues before they
escalate. Hoch is not just a
consulting
firm; we are a
partner dedicated
to delivering value
through a client-centric
approach, innovative solutions, and
a solid commitment to quality and
community involvement. The City of
Fort Bragg can count on us to provide
exceptional engineering services,
setting the stage for successful, costeffective project.

California based,
California focused!
Our difference. Founded and
led by former public utility
managers, we operate with
an owner’s perspective in every project,
ensuring we deliver results exceeding
our client’s expectations. Our reputation
speaks to our role as a trusted teaming
partner, and we are committed to
providing exceptional service.

OUR MISSION: To provide
high-value engineering,
design, management, and
funding solutions.

Quality. We deliver projects
that not only meet but exceed
client goals. Our proven
track record on construction projects
includes consistently achieving change
order costs below industry averages
through meticulous QA/QC reviews
of plans and effective execution as
construction managers.

Our approach. We prioritize
our clients by actively
listening and understanding
their needs. This approach enables
us to develop innovative solutions,
proving us as a trusted partner.

Experience. As a small firm,
we have proven ourselves
by successfully completing
impactful, community-shaping
projects and programs throughout
Southern California.
12 Years in Business
50+
Water Treatment
Projects
SBE
Small Business
Enterprise Certified
22 Highly Qualified &
Experienced Team
Members
Our track
record speaks
for itself.

Our guiding principles are to provide technical
expertise, creativity, accountability, integrity, and
efficiency in everything we do.

Provide a description of your firm and list relevant information about capabilities, size, rate of services, and length of time in existence.

TAB A

FIRM DESCRIPTION
#4
Best Places to Work
San Diego Business Journal
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Hoch was founded with the mission of delivering high-value municipal services to public agencies, with a focus on water and wastewater systems. Staying true to this mission, 99% of our work is dedicated to public sector clients. We have supported public agencies throughout Southern California by identifying sound solutions for their water and wastewater needs through comprehensive planning, analysis, and system evaluations. Over the past 12 years, we have steadily expanded our capacity and capabilities, demonstrating a consistent commitment to serving our communities. Our team brings extensive expertise in all aspects of water reuse, treatment, wastewater collection, conveyance, and recycling. Clients value our collaborative approach, ability to develop cost-effective strategies, and focus on long-term operational sustainability.

FEASIBILITY STUDY EXPERIENCE
Hoch has worked throughout California to improve our clients’ water reuse planning and project implementation for reuse projects, water treatment and for treatment plant systems. We have completed a variety of feasibility studies, plans, studies and water treatment plant-related designs in the past five years. Our team brings the experience and depth of technical knowledge of a large firm, and the responsiveness and personal commitment of a small firm, to meet your reuse project needs. Hoch has completed or participated in the completion of numerous water supply feasibility studies.

The Hoch, Trussell, and Helix team has worked together on a variety of projects and have experience developing all aspects of recycled water and reuse projects. The projects on the following pages are a small sample of successful water treatment projects our team has completed within the past five years. This volume of experience allows our team to make informed decisions quickly while avoiding typical pitfalls.

Water Wastewater Water Reuse Stormwater
» Recycled Water & Advanced
Water Treatment
» Hydraulic & Treatment
Capacity Analysis
» Rehabilitation, Upgrade,
& Expansion of Existing
Facilities
» Analysis & Design for
Disinfection Improvements
» Chemical Feed Systems
» Coagulation & Filtration
Improvements
» Primary & Secondary WW
Process Design
» UV Disinfection Design for
Open Channel UV & Closed
Reactor UV
» Tertiary Treatment Planning
& Design

SERVICES

FIRM DESCRIPTION
For over a decade, Hoch has
helped public agencies identify
sound solutions to their water
and wastewater treatment and
system needs in all areas of
planning, analysis, design, and
construction management.

RATE OF SERVICES
Hoch is committed to providing cost-effective and
value-driven services tailored to meet the unique needs of each project. We utilize a transparent pricing structure designed to maximize efficiency while ensuring toptier quality. Our focus on delivering exceptional results at competitive rates has allowed us to consistently meet and exceed client expectations. For a detailed breakdown of our rates and costs, please refer to our comprehensive cost proposal included in this submission.
of our work
is for public
agencies!
TAB B
Relevant Experience
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WRFP &
WTR 11-01
Cross Cutting
Document
Development
Permitting
Evaluation due
to Reduction
of Effluent
Discharges
Layout
Development
and Hydraulic
Feasibility
Constructability of
Tertiary Treatment
Disinfection
The Valley Sanitary District Recycled Water Feasibility Study is a strategic initiative to explore the development of a sustainable recycled water project, designed to meet future water demands and enhance water reuse capabilities within the district. The study centers on evaluating the feasibility of constructing a one-million-gallon-per-day (MGD) tertiary treatment facility, with scalability options for future expansion. This proposed facility will utilize a portion of the secondary effluent from the Valley Sanitary District’s existing wastewater reclamation operations.

Key objectives of the study include assessing various tertiary treatment technologies, addressing water quality considerations, and analyzing regulatory and environmental impacts. By examining treatment options and permitting requirements, the project aims to establish a solid foundation for responsible water reuse and resilience against future water shortages.

Hoch, leads the technical analysis, while HELIX Environmental Planning supports environmental assessments. This comprehensive study is not only poised to advance the district’s recycled water infrastructure but also aims to position the Valley Sanitary District for future funding opportunities through the Bureau of Reclamation’s WaterSMART Title XVI program.

Ultimately, this project will provide a pathway for sustainable water reclamation, recycling, and desalination options that support the District’s long-term water security goals. Work included a crosswalk between the Bureau of Reclamation’s Title XVI Feasibility Study and the SWRCB’s Water Recycling Funding Planning (WRFP) Study requirements. This cost savings approach will allow the District to be eligible for both WRFP and Bureau of Reclamation construction funding.

PROJECT RELEVANCY
Describe relevant experience conducting feasibility studies for recycled water projects for other public agencies.

TAB B

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Recycled Water Feasibility Study

VALLEY SANITARY DISTRICT
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RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Title XVI
Feasibility
Study
Bureau of
Reclamation
Hoch + Trussell
Partnership
Evaluation of
existing water
quality data to
guide treatment
design
Title XVI Return Flow Feasibility Study

RAINBOW MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT

PROJECT RELEVANCY
Hoch is the primary contractor responsible for the Return Flow Feasibility Study. Our team is leading the project effort to assess and update the imported water return flows by the Rainbow Municipal Water District into the San Luis Rey Valley Groundwater Basin. Over the last ten years, the San Luis Rey Valley Groundwater Basin has undergone multiple studies for the development of a local water supply project. Hoch is leading the engineering, optional analysis, research, and technical writing, and working in collaboration with subconsultants on groundwater modeling, water quality, and environmental/permitting tasks. As a part of this effort, Hoch evaluated several project options and recommended the most viable one, which is detailed in a completed feasibility study following the Bureau of Reclamation Standards WTR 11-01. Additionally, the project team carried out hydrogeologic investigations and surveying, developed plans and specifications, provided bid phase support, construction inspection, testing, and reporting.

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Secondary
Wastewater
Characterization
Study
NPDES and
Regulatory
Permitting
First Indirect
Potable Reuse
(IPR) project
online in San
Diego County
Bureau of
Reclamation
Pure Water Oceanside Phase II

CITY OF OCEANSIDE

PROJECT RELEVANCY
Pure Water Oceanside is an indirect potable reuse (IPR) groundwater augmentation project. The initial construction phase included construction of a 4.5 million gallon per day (MGD) advanced water purification facility (AWPF) that is expandable up to 6.0 MGD in a subsequent phase, conveyance piping, backwash piping, injection wells, monitoring wells, an upper recycled water pump station, blending facilities for both the upper and lower recycled water service areas, and Nitrification Denitrification upgrades in plant 2 at the San Luis Rey Water Reclamation Facility (SLRWRF). The Project included a direct coupled UF/RO train, Hydranautics ESPA 2 membranes, and a predictive algorithm for the UVAOP system. The City began injecting water into the Mission Groundwater Basin in December, 2021.

Hoch managed the Title XVI feasibility study, with Trussell serving as a member of the study team. During her tenure as Water Utilities Director for the City of Oceanside, Cari Dale played a key role in guiding and contributing to the development of the feasibility study.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
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Feasibility
Study
Cost-Conscious
Design
IPR and DPR
Evaluations
WTR 11-01 Bureau
Format
Pure Water Oceanside Phase III Title XVI Feasibility Study

CITY OF OCEANSIDE
The Pure Water Oceanside Phase III Title XVI Feasibility Study, led by Trussell Technologies, Inc., and supported by Hoch Consulting, evaluates opportunities to expand Oceanside’s water treatment and reuse potential. Our study focuses on assessing advanced treatment alternatives that maximize beneficial reuse, including expansion of indirect potable reuse (IPR), direct potable reuse (DPR) and seawater desalination. By identifying feasible methods for rerouting additional source water to the San Luis Rey Water Reclamation Facility and its Advanced Water Purification Facility, the project aims to strengthen Oceanside’s water security and expand upon the initial IPR project.

Trussell and Hoch bring a collaborative approach rooted in expertise in wastewater treatment, advanced treatment processes, and potable reuse. Our team is dedicated to meeting the requirements of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s grant funding, supported by established relationships with both the City and the Bureau. This project builds on the successful outcomes of the Pure Water Oceanside program, the City’s first potable reuse initiative, highlighting the City’s commitment to innovative water management solutions.

PROJECT RELEVANCY

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
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Feasibility
Study
Cost-Conscious
Design
Layout
Development
and Hydraulic
Feasibility
Constructability of
Tertiary Treatment
Disinfection
Regional Plant Ultraviolet Disinfection System Upgrade Feasibility Study

VICTOR VALLEY WASTEWATER RECLAMATION AUTHORITY
The Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority’s (VVWRA) critical project at their Westside Water Reclamation Plant (WWRP) includes the replacement of their existing UV equipment and determining the feasibility of installing a new low-pressure high-output (LPHO) closed vessel UV system. Hoch is working with Xylem’s engineering team to develop a robust strategy for the construction and installation of the selected equipment.

Our team’s approach is to provide the VVWRAs management, engineering, operation, and maintenance staff with important information, including costs, O&M ease, and constructability of the Wedeco LBX reactors for both gravity and pumping feed installation scenarios. Installation of Wedeco LBX 1500 UV Reactors will provide redundancy of treatment equipment at Westside, Happy Valley, and Hesperia.

Retrofits of existing treatment facilities can be complex, as plant permit compliance and treatment performance must be maintained while replacing existing equipment with new equipment. The long-term success of this retrofit project depends on the careful planning laid out in the Feasibility Report.

PROJECT RELEVANCY

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
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Indian Wells Title XVI Feasibility Study

INDIAN WELLS VALLEY GROUNDWATER AUTHORITY
Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority contracted Stetson Engineers and Trussell Technologies to perform a Recycled Water Use Alternatives Analysis of the potential beneficial uses of recycled water. This analysis was performed to identify the additional treatment requirements for the City’s wastewater treatment facility and to develop recycled water projects that not only are cost-effective but also contribute to sustainable basin management consistent with the Groundwater Sustainability Plan for the Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Basin.

Trussell led the evaluation of various potable and non-potable treatment alternatives and the costs associated with three alternatives: i) tertiary treatment with landscape irrigation (non-potable reuse); ii) tertiary treatment with surface spreading (potable reuse); iii) tertiary and advanced treatment with subsurface injection (potable reuse). This began with an evaluation of the source water quality and the criteria described in the regulations for potable and non-potable reuse. The investigation into non-potable reuse via irrigation included a robust evaluation of tertiary filtration and disinfection technologies including preliminary design criteria. Trussell also identified research needs and performed a preliminary planning level treatment and cost analysis.

Ventura Water Reclamation Facility Membrane Bioreactor and Ultraviolet Disinfection Upgrade

CITY OF VENTURA
The City of Ventura is pursuing an upgrade to its Ventura Water Reclamation Facility (VWRF) that includes a membrane bioreactor (MBR) as the secondary treatment process and ultraviolet light (UV) as the disinfection process. The MBR/UV Upgrade Project is a critical step to meeting the objectives of the Consent Decree to reduce discharges to the Santa Clara River Estuary and to divert treated water for beneficial reuse by the end of 2025. This project will replace aging infrastructure, improve tertiary water quality, and become the first treatment components of the planned VenturaWaterPure potable reuse advanced purification process. The existing aeration tanks, secondary clarifiers, and gas chlorine disinfection systems will be replaced with new MBR/ UV treatment facilities. The existing VWRF headworks, primary clarifiers, and primary equalization facilities will be utilized to treat and equalize diurnal and wet-weather flow variations ahead of the new MBR/UV treatment facilities.

The discharge to the Santa Clara River Estuary has strict limits such as very low nitrate concentrations. A biological process model was used to design the secondary treatment process under current and future flow conditions.

The process will include aerobic and anoxic tanks to promote nitrification and denitrification in all scenarios. The tertiary treated water from the MBR and UV process will be directed to the following locations: 1) new indirect potable reuse treatment (with potential for future direct potable reuse); 2) existing non-potable reuse; 3) regulated continued discharge limit to the Santa Clara River Estuary; and 4) flows to the ocean outfall. The overall program objective is to provide water quality that satisfies all destinations of the tertiary treated water. Trussell is leading the design of the biological treatment process MBR, and UV disinfection system.

Non-potable reuse
treatment evaluations
Potable reuse treatment
evaluations
US Bureau of
Reclamation Title XVI
Feasibility Study

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Biological design
for strict nutrient
requirements
MBR design for nonpotable recycled water
and potable reuse
UV disinfection design
for non-potable
recycled water and
potable reuse

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
TAB C
Key Personnel
Qualifications
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Adam Hoch, PE, QSP, QISP,

NASSCO PACP, LACP, MACP
Principal in Charge
Kyrsten Burr, MPA
Water Resources
Principal
Cari Dale, MPA
Project Manager
Aaron Gress, PE
Deputy Project Manager
Joni German, MPA
Water Resources
Support
WATER

RESOURCES
• Shane Trussell
• Brett Faulkner
• Mitch Bartolo
• Lesley Owning
• Patrick Britton
• Martin Rolph
Identify key personnel who would work on the project as assigned, their respective roles,and a synopsis of relevant experience.

TAB C

KEY PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS

SUBCONSULTANTS
Emily Donhue
Water Resources
Support
PUBLIC

OUTREACH
Sarah Davis
Public Outreach Lead
Skylar Stephens, MPA
Public Outreach Support
Olivia Meirelles
Engineering Support
Richard Roth
Engineering Support
Lena Bagnol
Engineering Support

ENGINEERING

SUPPORT
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Adam Hoch, PE, QSP, QISP, NASSCO PACP, LACP, MACP
Principal in Charge
Adam leverages extensive experience in Public Works to ensure the highest standards of quality control and project excellence. With over a decade of diverse project oversight, he brings strategic insight essential for effective administration, permitting, and planning. Adam’s commitment to quality and detail makes him a trusted advocate for enhancing and optimizing project outcomes. As Principal-in-Charge, he is dedicated to delivering results that not only meet but consistently surpass expectations, providing a clear path to success for Fort Bragg’s initiatives.
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YEARS WITH
HOCH

YEARS OF

EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION
B.S., Civil Engineering,
Lehigh University

REGISTRATIONS/

CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Engineer (Civil)
California, #C77635
Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD),
#C77635
Qualified Industrial SWPPP
Practitioner (QISP), #C77635
American Society of Civil Engineers
American Public Works Association
California Water Environment
Association
WateReuse
California Stormwater Quality
Association

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

INDIRECT POTABLE REUSE

CITY OF OCEANSIDE
Pure Water Oceanside is the $80 million program to plan, design, and construct an advanced water purification facility (AWPF) at the San Luis Rey Water Reclemation Facility. The facility provides 3.0 MGD of advanced treated water for injection into the Mission Groundwater Basin and 1.5 MGD of advanced treated water for blending with recycled water. The work included conveyance and backwash facilities, injection, and monitoring wells in the Mission Groundwater Basin. Adam oversaw this project and reviewed several critical elements, including evaluations and studies of the Mission Groundwater Basin, borings, geophysical surveying, regulatory discussions, production of engineering reports and reports of waste discharge, permitting through the City (including but not limited to Conditional Use Permitting (CUP), building permits, and grading permits), coordination with SDG&E, budgeting, and report writing. Adam also guided advanced planning efforts for the future water reuse program, including sizing the AWPF for 6.0 mgd, sizing the conveyance piping for 6.0 mgd, recommending well-site locations, and providing insight on funding sources and support.

NORTH CITY PURE WATER

CITY OF SAN DIEGO
Adam performed a constructability review for the North City Pure Water Phase 1, Indirect Potable Reuse Project for the City of San Diego. Work included site evaluations and a review of the plans and specifications to assess the overall design of a pump station, dechlorination facility, pipeline, and subaqueous pipeline.

Provided technical review services and project coordination services.

ADVANCED WATER TREATMENT

SAN ELIJO JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY
The $4.2 million project included the microfiltration/reverse osmosis advanced purification facility at the San Elijo Water Reclamation Facility (SEWRF). Adam provided review of conceptual, preliminary, and final design, managed environmental permitting, provided discretionary permitting, managed construction, and provided field inspection services for a facility designed to reduce total dissolved solids (TDS) in the SEJPA’s reclaimed water.

KEY PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS
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Cari Dale, MPA
Project Manager
Cari brings over three decades of technical expertise and leadership in guiding the development and implementation of water supply programs and funding initiatives for various agencies in Southern California. She served as the Water Utilities Director for the City of Oceanside for over a decade, and has been instrumental in moving forward high-profile utility projects, such as San Diego County’s first Potable Reuse Project, Pure Water Oceanside. Cari is skilled in navigating the Federal appropriations process and has a strong relationship with the Bureau of Reclamation staff.

In her most recent role, she acted as the City’s liaison on the creation of a Groundwater Sustainability Agency and collaborated with representatives on developing mutual legislation for water supplies.
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YEARS WITH
HOCH

YEARS OF

EXPERIENCE

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION
B.A., Biology,
Macalester College
M.S., Public Administration, (Water
Resources Management), California
State University, San Bernardino

REGISTRATIONS/

ORGANIZATIONS
Recycled Water Advocate of the
Year, WateReuse CA, 2022
Pathogen Study, White House
Water Summit, 2016
Women in Water
California Water Environment
Association
WateReuse
California Association of Sanitation
Agencies
Association of California Water
Agencies

NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY REGIONAL RECYCLED WATER PROJECT,

BUREAU OF RECLAMATION FEASIBILITY STUDY AND FACILITIES PLAN

CITY OF OCEANSIDE
Partnered with ten water and wastewater agencies in North San Diego County to collaborate and plan for recycled water and alternative water supply projects in Northern San Diego County. Participated in efforts to develop a Regional Recycled Water Facilities Plan, which became the foundation for developing a Bureau of Reclamation Feasibility Study, and garnered funding from the Bureau of Reclamation and the Department of Water Resources (IRWM). A second Feasibility Study was submitted to the Bureau of Reclamation once funding for Phase I of the project was exhausted.

SAN LUIS REY VALLEY GROUNDWATER RECOVERY PROJECT

RAINBOW MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
Key author of the Title XVI Feasibility Study to assess the technical, economic, environmental, regulatory and overall feasibility of a groundwater recovery project as a source of locally controlled water supply. The report is being written to conform to the Bureau of Reclamation requirements for feasibility studies, positioning the District to be eligible for federal funding.

PURE WATER OCEANSIDE

CITY OF OCEANSIDE
Identified and pursued strategies, technical studies, funding and programs, including development of a Title XVI Feasibility Study, to further local water supply development in support of City Council’s goal of 50% local supplies by 2030. Pure Water Oceanside was put into operation at the end of 2021 and is San Diego’s first Indirect Potable Reuse (IPR) project.

BRINE MINIMIZATION AND WELL EXPANSION

CITY OF OCEANSIDE
Cari led the effort to author a Title XVI Feasibility Study to add a third Stage Reverse Osmosis Unit at the Mission Basin Groundwater Purification Facility and to construct additional extraction wells in the Mission Basin, which ultimately will increase local water supplies for the City.

KEY PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS
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Aaron Gress, PE
Deputy Project Manager
Aaron brings a strong background in civil and environmental engineering, providing the expertise needed to guide each project phase with precision.

He has managed numerous water treatment projects, including the design of groundwater treatment systems. Aaron has also contributed to groundwater supply development studies, water quality and treatment needs analyses, and wastewater expansion evaluations. His comprehensive approach and technical proficiency make him a valuable asset as Deputy Project Manager, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and effectively. 2 11

YEARS WITH
HOCH

YEARS OF

EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION
B.S., Natural Resources and
Environmental Sciences,
University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign
M.S., Civil Engineering,
University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign

REGISTRATIONS/

CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Engineer (Civil)
California, #C86657
Professional Engineer (Civil)
Oregon, #93850PE
Professional Engineer (Civil)
Washington, #22021860

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
1,2,3-TRICHLOROPROPANE REMOVAL FEASIBILITY STUDY

HONOLULU BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY
Provided water treatment assistance in support of AECOM’s lead office in Hawaii.

The Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS) was assessing the requirements for 1,2,3-trichloropropane (TCP) removal at various contaminant levels. TCP is a chlorinated hydrocarbon and the byproduct of a pesticide that was banned in the late 1970s to early 1980s. Consistent with other chlorinated hydrocarbons, TCP is persistent in groundwater decades after its application to crops was discontinued. Aaron assisted the co-author for the wellhead sampling program and the bench-scale testing program and conducted activated carbon modeling using AdDesignS modeling software.

WASTEWATER SYSTEM EXPANSION EVALUATION
VALLEY CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Project Engineer responsible for providing wastewater treatment support for the design of a 0.8-MGD packaged treatment plant. Design responsibilities include process modeling using BioWin, site development, and process equipment design including pump design, filter design, and UV disinfection design. The project also evaluated Title 22 water reuse requirements and preliminary design of system requirements. 85 MGD WTP EXPANSION

JOINT WATER COMMISSION
Process engineer responsible for developing and implementing a tracer study for the Joint Water Commissions expanded water treatment plant (55 MGD to 85 MGD).

Complicated clearwell system which required updating existing CT calculations for compliance. Work included updated CT calculations, analyzing hydraulic performance of clearwell, and planning for and implementing a tracer study. A step dose method was performed using chlorine and the tracer study was approved by the Oregon Health Authority.

MADERA COUNTY WELLHEAD TREATMENT FACILITY

MADERA COUNTY
The water treatment support for a new well in Bass Lake, California. Assisted project manager in conducting a pilot study program to determine effective treatment technologies for onsite water with high uranium concentrations. Other responsibilities included site layout design and coordination activities between the client and key stakeholders. The project also consisted of site survey coordination work and process design of the selected water treatment technology.

KEY PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS
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Kyrsten Burr, MPA
Water Resources Principal
Kyrsten has over 20 years of experience in water resources management, specializing in water, recycled water, wastewater, water conservation, stormwater, and community development. Her roles as a senior management analyst and planner have provided her with a deep understanding of water systems and infrastructure planning. Kyrsten is skilled in budget and finance management, public outreach, and effective communication strategies, ensuring that complex water resource projects are delivered efficiently and align with community needs and regulatory requirements. Her comprehensive approach ensures integrated solutions for sustainable water management and resource optimization.
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YEARS WITH
HOCH

YEARS OF

EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION
B.A., Urban Economic
Geography/Urban Planning,
University of California, Berkeley
M.S., Public Administration,
San Diego State University

RECOGNITION/

CERTIFICATIONS
Women in Water
Water for People

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

RECYCLED WATER FEASIBILITY STUDY

VALLEY SANITARY DISTRICT
Kyrsten led efforts to develop a cross walk document for the feasibility study which allowed the District to satisfy feasibility study content requirements for a WRFP Planning Grant and also a Bureau of Reclamation Planning Grant. This positions the District to be eligible for both State and Federal funding for the project.

MWD LOCAL RESOURCES PROGRAM, CITY OF OCEANSIDE ($43M APPROVED)

CITY OF OCEANSIDE
Developed two LRP applications for the City of Oceanside’s PureWater and Recycled Water initiatives, which resulted in the approval of $415 per acre-foot rebates from MWD for water produced by new water sources.

GRANT WRITING & ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
OTAY WATER DISTRICT (2011 – PRESENT)
Provide grant writing and grant administrative services. Functions include screening and identification of funding opportunities; preparing grant applications; executing grant agreements; and coordinating with granting agencies. Specific grant writing efforts have included preparing grant application packets for submittal to FEMA, SWRCB, SANDAG, and USBR.

GRANT WRITING & ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

CITY OF OCEANSIDE
Since 2019, Kyrsten has provided grant administration support services for all Federal funding programs with the Water Utilities Department, which has included tracking grant budgets, invoices, and expenditures and processing pay requests. She has administered multiple Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART grant agreements and liaised with Bureau staff to problem solve and to modify grant agreements as needed. One of her primary grant administration duties is to also develop and submit required status reports to the granting agency per the funding agreement requirements.

KEY PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS
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Joni German, MPA
Water Resources Support
Joni brings extensive experience in water resource management, having previously served as a water resources specialist at the San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) and in roles with regional water agencies as a management analyst and specialist. Her expertise spans water conservation, stormwater management, agricultural initiatives, and leak detection projects, with a strong track record of successful collaboration with public agencies and local non-profits. Her diverse experience provides valuable insights and innovative solutions for Fort Bragg’s water resource initiatives. 1 21
WITH
HOCH
TOTAL

EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION
B.A., Political Science/Business,
University of California, Los Angeles
M.S., Public Administration,
San Diego State University

RECOGNITION/

CERTIFICATIONS
Women in Water
California Water Efficiency
Partnership

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

RECYCLED WATER FEASIBILITY STUDY

VALLEY SANITARY DISTRICT
Joni supported efforts to develop a cross walk document for the feasibility study which allowed the District to satisfy feasibility study content requirements for a WRFP Planning Grant and also a Bureau of Reclamation Planning Grant.

This positions the District to be eligible for both State and Federal funding for the project.

DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES PROP 1, ROUND 2 IMPLEMENTATION

GRANT, INTEGRATED MULTI BENEFIT SOLUTIONS FOR CLIMATE RESILIENCY IN THE SAN DIEGO REGION ($2.3M AWARDED)
Developed and submitted the SDCWA (lead agency), City of San Diego and Mission Resource Conservation District grant proposal. Successfully implemented three main project components: 1) Multi-Benefit Sustainable Landscapes including direct-install irrigation efficiency and turf replacement; 2) Community-Driven Water Improvements in the disadvantaged and underserved communities of San Diego; and 3) City of San Diego Residential Water Conservation Rebate Program Expansion. Designed and managed the first two projects including scope of work development, vendor acquisition and management, and grant monitoring including quarterly reports to DWR.

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO AGREEMENT FOR SUPPLEMENTAL WATER USE EFFICIENCY FUNDING ($4.1M CONTRACT VALUE)
Negotiated, executed, and managed an agreement with the County to pass-through $4.1 million in regional incentives through the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s (MWD) SoCal Water$mart Program. This funding pass-through was only available to the Water Authority’s 24 member agencies. The agreement formalized each party’s responsibilities for administering supplemental water efficiency in the County jurisdiction and for funding these incentives. The agreement assisted the Water Authority and County in achieving complementary goals for increased water use efficiency and reduced runoff through multi-benefit programs county-wide.

KEY PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS
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Emily Donahue
Water Resources Support
Emily, a recent graduate of California State University, Monterey Bay, with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Technology, and Policy, brings a fresh perspective and strong analytical skills to water resources management. Her expertise in environmental reporting and policy analysis enables her to effectively assess and communicate complex issues related to water resource planning. Emily’s background in reviewing state and federal policies for impact reports and her experience as a writing mentor enhance her ability to refine project documentation and contribute to strategic planning initiatives.
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WITH
HOCH
TOTAL

EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION
B.S., Environmental Science,
Technology & Policy
California State University -
Monterey Bay

RECOGNITION/

CERTIFICATIONS
Women in Water

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

WATERSHED GUARDIAN PROJECT

PACIFIC GROVE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Emily conducted long-term monitoring of local watersheds, testing for water quality indicators such as alkalinity, pH, dissolved oxygen, and nitrate levels. She contributed to understanding how anthropogenic activities affect watershed health, providing valuable insights for sustainable water resource management.

NATIVE PLANT RESTORATION AND INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT

HABITAT STEWARDSHIP PROJECT (FORMERLY RETURN OF THE NATIVES) Emily engaged in planting native species and removing invasive plants at restoration sites in Monterey, CA. Her role focused on improving habitat resilience and biodiversity, aligning with water conservation goals through hands-on ecological restoration.

RESEARCH ON FISH CHORUSES IN MONTEREY BAY NATIONAL MARINE

SANCTUARY

SCRIPPS INSTITUTION OF OCEANOGRAPHY, UC SAN DIEGO
Emily analyzed acoustic data to identify spatial and temporal patterns of fish choruses. This project involved using RStudio and MATLAB for data analysis and statistical modeling, showcasing her technical skills in environmental data interpretation relevant to water ecosystems.

TRAP LOSS OF THE CALIFORNIA SPINY LOBSTER FISHERY

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE
Emily analyzed data on trap loss patterns from 2017 to 2022, assessing spatial and seasonal factors impacting the fishery. Her role included statistical data analysis using Microsoft Power BI, enhancing her expertise in managing and interpreting complex datasets relevant to resource management.

ABALONE RESTORATION PROJECT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE
Emily contributed to the restoration of endangered white abalone populations by preparing and releasing juvenile abalone at designated sites. Her role involved data collection, species identification, and hands-on habitat management, demonstrating her ability to support ecological restoration and conservation projects.

KEY PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS
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Sarah Davis
Public Outreach Lead
Sarah understands of the significance of public awareness and engagement in relation to public utilities across California. Customer acceptance and comprehension play a crucial role in any project, particularly concerning utility services. With her technical background, Sarah can effectively bridge the gap between technical projects and community relations and outreach.

She will provide the public with credible, relevant, and timely information in a coherent and understandable manner to build and nurture community trust and acceptance. Sarah has successfully implemented several high-profile customer-facing public outreach programs, such as What-to-Flush, sewer maintenance, pipeline replacement, and indirect potable reuse. 3 12

YEARS WITH
HOCH

YEARS OF

EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION
B.S., Environmental Policy, Analysis,
and Planning - University of
California, Davis

ORGANIZATIONS
WaterReuse
Women in Water

SPECIAL RECOGNITION
CAPIO, 2020 Excellence in Public
Information & Communications –
Communication Plan, Pure Water
Oceanside Community Relations
CAPIO, 2020 Excellence in Public
Information & Communications
–Media Event, City of Oceanside
Green Oceanside Kitchen Launch
Event

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

BREWER TANK DEMOLITION

ELSINORE VALLEY MUNICIPAL DISTRICT
Sarah was proactive in promoting the project by taking various measures. She compiled all the relevant information and uploaded it to the District SharePoint to make it easily accessible to everyone. She went door-to-door to introduce herself to the local neighbors and handed out flyers containing project details. Sarah also patiently answered all the questions and inquiries from the neighbors, making sure that they were well-informed and satisfied with the information provided.

PURE WATER OCEANSIDE

CITY OF OCEANSIDE
The City of Oceanside’s indirect potable reuse project, Pure Water Oceanside, included creating and maintaining factual, positive publicity of the project, emphasizing a reliable, high-quality, safe, drought-proof water supply for Oceanside. The specific tasks included providing outreach communications in support of the project, educating the community on the benefits and goals of the project, and conducting outreach activities for the duration of the project to build support and public understanding and successfully garner public support and awareness for the need of the project during construction including coordination regarding construction impacts.

RECYCLED WATER PIPELINE EXPANSION

CITY OF OCEANSIDE
The Recycled Water expansion project of the City of Oceanside required effective communication with the residents in order to minimize any negative impact during construction. This included maintaining a customer hotline to address any construction complaints or queries, visiting stakeholders in person to discuss upcoming construction activities and their effects, sending e-newsletters to interested parties, and updating the website regularly. Construction projects that are highly visible to the public can lead to complaints if proper communication with the surrounding neighbors is not established, but Sarah made sure that the public was kept up-to-date with the latest construction activities through mailers, message boards, workshops, and website updates.

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Skylar Stephens, MPA
Public Outreach Support
Skylar has more than ten years of experience with a focus on outreach and customer service in every role she has held. At Hoch, Skylar was involved in various activities such as facility tours and presentations, creating educational materials for facilities and new public ordinances, and developing outreach plans. Skylar understands the significance of factual and effective communication through her experience providing door-to-door notifications, delivering project information presentations, and developing outreach strategies. Skylar is skilled in public outreach, including public education, community-based social marketing, call-to-action messaging, and fostering open dialogue with stakeholders.
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YEARS WITH
HOCH

YEARS OF

EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION
M.S., Public Administration,
University of North Texas
B.A., International Studies,
University of North Texas

REGISTRATIONS/

CERTIFICATIONS
Women In Water San Diego

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

UPSIZE BLENDING AT DIAMOND

ELSINORE VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
This project is currently on-going. This project includes replacing a 12” PVC water line with a new 20” line to improve water flow from the Back Basin Groundwater Treatment Plant to the Corydon Blend Facility. This upgrade will enhance operational flexibility and the use of Cereal 1 and Corydon Wells. The project involves removing the existing 12” pipe, installing 3,030 feet of new 20” ductile iron and welded steel pipe, adding new valves, and repaving the area. Skylar is serving as Public Outreach Support to ensure the community is well informed.

CUSTOMER HOTLINE MANAGEMENT

VARIOUS CLIENTS
Throughout Skylar’s career, she has managed and staffed a variety of customer call services and construction hotlines. Including at SDCWA during emergency shut downs, at the City of Lewisville for community development and neighborhood services, and at the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission where she provided responses to media and the public during legislative session. She has developed effective communication tools in order to ensure customers answers are met with a calm demeanor while delivering effective and concise project answers. Skylar understands the importance of a customer hotline, where it is often the first opportunity for a customer to reach a person of the construction team. Skylar effectively manages upset customers by providing a listening ear in order to establish trust and project acceptance.

PROJECT OUTREACH SUPPORT

CITY OF OCEANSIDE
Skylar provides outreach support services for various projects that Hoch provides public outreach for at the City of Oceanside including Pure Water Oceanside, WaterSmart meter project, and Marine Debris Ordinance Implementation. In these projects, Skylar provides support in order to actively engage with the community and ensure that major projects aspects are actively communicated.

This includes the development of social media posts, website updates, workshop management, in-person site visits and development of project articles. Skylar is an effective member of the outreach team that provides effective and efficient project information to residents and businesses in Oceanside.

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Richard Roth
Engineering Support
Richard has over 35 years of experience in civil engineering design and land surveying. As a project design lead, he has managed the technical aspects and production of our Civil design teams. Richard is well-versed in all releases of Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D, BENTLEY Microstation, and ProjectWise software, enabling him to implement the latest computer technology for various engineering projects. He is responsible for preparing plans, specifications, and estimates for submittals, along with the technical design of water, wastewater, and general civil engineering projects. Richard spent his early career as a party chief for a survey crew, which provided him with a knowledge base for all survey-related coordination necessary for the management of sub-consultants. 5 35

YEARS WITH
HOCH

YEARS OF

EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

AA, CADD,
Platt College

REGISTRATIONS/

CERTIFICATIONS
California Land Surveyors
Association (CLSA)
10-Hour Construction Outreach
Training
Amtrak – Roadway Worker
Protection On-Track Safety
First Aid
Hazard Communication (US)/
WHMIS (Canada)

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

REGIONAL PLANT ULTRAVIOLET DISINFECTION SYSTEM UPGRADE

FEASIBILITY STUDY

VICTOR VALLEY WASTEWATER RECLAMATION AUTHORITY
The project included the development of a strategic approach for replacing the existing 22 million gallons per day (mgd) open channel UV equipment system at the VVWRA facility. The primary objective was to introduce a more energyefficient system with minimal maintenance requirements, providing enhanced redundancy across the facility. This comprehensive initiative signifies a forwardthinking upgrade aimed at optimizing operations, ensuring sustainability, and reducing energy consumption within the VVWRA facility.

FLUME REPLACEMENT STUDY

VISTA IRRIGATION DISTRICT
This project is focused on examining the current infrastructure in the City of Escondido, City of San Marcos, and County of San Diego. This examination is crucial to support the proposed alignment alternatives. A site reconnaissance of existing and WSPS-developed alignments was conducted to identify additional constraints. The project also involved preparing conceptual plan and profile drawings for alignment alternatives. This strategic effort aims to enhance planning studies by documenting existing infrastructure and facilitating the development of alignment alternatives.

COUNTY OF SAN BENITO WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM

WILLIS CONSTRUCTION
This project is designed to treat the groundwater from Well #2, and it aims to remove contaminants like arsenic, iron, and manganese. The project focuses on integrating a single treatment facility with filter packages and chemical feed systems.

The development of site and equipment plans is based on insights gathered during the initial pilot study and aligns with owner preferences. This project represents a strategic approach to water treatment, with the goal of efficiently and effectively removing contaminants to improve the quality of the groundwater supply.

KEY PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS
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Olivia Meirelles
Engineering Support
Olivia is a dynamic professional with a unique blend of engineering expertise and data analysis understanding, making her a valuable asset for any project. With a keen sense of fluid dynamics and hydraulic principles, Olivia is adept at using modeling software to simulate complex hydraulic systems precisely and accurately. Her meticulous approach to data analysis ensures that the hydraulic models she develops meet project requirements and provide valuable insights for informed decision-making. 1 13

YEARS WITH
HOCH

YEARS OF

EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION
M.S., Water Resources Engineering
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
B.S., Civil Engineering
University of Sao Paulo

ENGINEERING SKILLS
AutoCAD
WaterCAD
SCIA
Sofistik
ArcGIS/ILWIS

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS
SWMM

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

RECYCLED WATER FEASIBILITY STUDY

VALLEY SANITARY DISTRICT
Olivia performed assistant engineering tasks including evaluating site layout alternatives, development of tertiary treatment alternatives, evaluation of secondary wastewater characteristics, and hydraulic analysis of existing facilities.

Tasks also included review of existing as-builts, reports, and plant data to develop planning level documents for the 1 MGD tertiary treatment facility. Olivia assisted with project management support including coordinating with subconsultants, developing meeting agendas and minutes, and cost estimates.

CIVIL ENGINEER (MAUBERTEC ENGINEERING, BRAZIL) WATER RESOURCES

ASSESSMENT AND IMPROVEMENT
• Conducted extensive field visits to 36 cities of the UGRH 14 in Sao Paulo Brazil, to assess the condition and functionality of existing sanitation systems, gaining valuable insights into the real-world challenges faced by the municipalities. • Analyzed the existing sanitation units, identifying areas requiring immediate attention and improvement.

Participated in the development of comprehensive proposals aimed at improving water supply systems (production, processing, reservation, and distribution), sewage systems (collection, removal, treatment, and disposal), and overall sanitation infrastructure.

PROJECT ENGINEER (ARCADIS, BELGIUM)
• Designed and calculated structures (bridges, tunnels, retaining walls) using SCIA and AutoCAD, ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards. • Conducted regular site inspections to monitor construction progress, quality, and safety.
• Designed Excel VBA macros to facilitate reinforcement calculations, significantly enhancing efficiency for the entire project team.
• Managed project documentation, including technical drawings, specifications, and reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

KEY PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS
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Lena Bagnol
Engineering Support
Lena, a passionate Environmental Engineer, is dedicated to implementing sustainable solutions in the water and wastewater industry. Her background includes impactful work with NOAA, contributing to water quality assessments in Southern California. As a staff engineer and project management support, Lena has excelled in coordinating reviews, estimating construction costs, and refining project documents across diverse initiatives. Proficient in tools like Bluebeam, ArcGIS, Microsoft Office, and AutoCAD, she possesses strong communication skills, facilitating adequate project support and report generation. 1 2

YEARS WITH
HOCH

YEARS OF

EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION
B.S., Environmental Engineering,
San Diego State University

REGISTRATIONS/

CERTIFICATIONS
American Society of Civil Engineers
(ASCE San Diego Chapter)
Women In Water San Diego

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

AERATION BASIN NITRIFYING/DENITRIFYING MODIFICATION

SAN ELIJO JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY
SEJPA was looking to improve effluent quality at the San Elijo Water Reclamation Facility by reducing the concentration levels of Nitrate and Ammonia. Lena’s team proposed achieving this by altering the aeration basins to create a Modified LudzackEttinger process to effectively improve effluent quality. Project Management services included coordinating site visits, conceptual design and cost estimates, completion of plans and submittal review and quality control. Lena also conducted calculations to ensure effluent quality improved and modifications were possible. She also coordinated with project consultants and industry leaders, facilitated project-related meetings, and reviewed project deliverables and provided recommendations.

SAN LUIS REY WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY (SLRWRF) MAJOR UPDATES - PHASE II

CITY OF OCEANSIDE
Engineering Support for the City of Oceanside while the City moves forward with Major Upgrades to the San Luis Rey Reclamation Facility Project. The project consists of two phases. Lena has helped perform QA/QC of plans and specifications, coordination reviews between multiple agencies, and identified elements to help the City mitigate future construction errors or change orders.

HUTTON TURNER PUMP STATION

RAINBOW MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
This project consisted of three pre-packaged EFI pump stations to convey water from the District’s Morrow system to the South system. Historically, the District utilized temporary water pump stations comprised of rental equipment to provide water service to customers within portions of its service area. The District had determined that it was more cost effective to construct permanent pump stations to replace the temporary pump stations and has been working with EFI-Solutions to design packaged pump stations to meet the demands of future developments within the District. Lena provided engineering assistance, which included review of plans and project deliverables, QA/QC, and participating in meetings with district staff and project consultants.

KEY PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS
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HELIX Environmental Planning is a leader in
environmental planning, design, and natural resource
sustainability. Established in 1991, HELIX provides a broad range of environmental compliance services throughout
California and the western United States. Their team has extensive experience helping public and private clients across a variety of sectors comply with local, state and federal environmental laws and regulations, manage
natural and cultural resources, and design and construct sustainable projects. Creative problem-solving, a high
level of commitment to our clients, and high-quality
service and products are the hallmark of HELIX’s success.

Many clients, as a measure of their confidence, bring
their largest, most sensitive, and controversial projects to them.

HELIX has extensive expertise and a proven track record helping water districts, municipal water departments,
and other public agency and utility clients successfully navigate environmental compliance requirements. HELIX
has provided environmental consulting services – many
of which were under long-term on-call contracts – for
more than 1,000 water infrastructure and management
projects spanning potable, waste water, and recycled
water (e.g., water storage/reservoirs, treatment plants, pump/lift stations, pipelines, groundwater extraction/
replenishment, wells, outfalls, canals, drainages, and
emergency repairs).

For nearly two decades, Trussell has been involved in a multitude of water reuse projects throughout the state, providing innovative ideas to implement projects even
when there isn’t always a clear path forward. Examples
include designing advanced treatment systems to
maximize pathogen log reduction credit (East County
Advanced Water Purification Program), developing
creative waste discharge permitting strategies (Pure
Water Monterey), and guiding the City of San Diego
as they become the first to implement surface water
augmentation in California (San Diego Pure Water
Program). Trussell’s understanding of California’s rigorous regulations has been an asset to recycled water
projects, particularly those implementing potable reuse.

Trussell has been intricately involved in the development of potable reuse regulations, from groundwater
recharge and surface water augmentation to the
new frontier: direct potable reuse. With our extensive
involvement in the research that the regulations are
being founded on, Trussell guides clients through
the stages of developing a potable reuse project
and navigating the regulatory complexity that often
comes with them.

KEY PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS
A key component of our success is our collaboration
with a network of trusted subconsultants. These
partners bring specialized knowledge and diverse
skills that will enhance project success.

Our subconsultants are carefully selected based
on their proven track record, industry reputation,
and dedication to quality, making them invaluable
extensions of our team.

OUR TRUSTED

SUBCONSULTANTS
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TRUSSELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Shane Trussell, Ph.D., P.E., BCEE Resume Shane Trussell, Ph.D., P.E.,
BCEE

EDUCATION
• Ph.D. Civil and Environmental Engineering,
University of California, Berkeley
• M.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering,
University of California, Los Angeles
• B.S., Chemical Engineering, University of
California, Riverside

REGISTRATION
• Civil Engineer, State of California-No. 66887

CERTIFICATIONS
• Board Certified Environmental Engineer,
American Academy of Environmental
Engineers – No. 11-10042
Specialty: Water Supply & Wastewater

SUMMARY
R. Shane Trussell is the President and Chief
Executive Officer of Trussell Technologies, Inc.

Dr. Trussell is a registered Civil Engineer in the
State of California with more than 20 years of
hands-on experience with the processes used
to treat water, wastewater, and potable reuse.

Dr. Trussell has extensive involvement in
numerous potable reuse projects throughout
the state, ranging from feasibility studies and
pilot testing to design and regulatory
permitting. Dr. Trussell led two major research
efforts funded by the WateReuse Research
Foundation (now Water Research Foundation):

WRRF 11-02 (Equivalency of Advanced
Treatment Trains for Potable Reuse) and
WRRF 14-12 (Demonstrating Redundancy and
Monitoring to Achieve Reliable Potable
Reuse), with a combined project budget total of
$3.4 million, to advance the implementation of
potable reuse in California. Recently, the State
Water Board selected Dr. Trussell to co-lead a
state-funded project to evaluate strategies for
dealing with peaks of chemical contaminants.

The State Board is now using the findings from
this research to develop statewide regulations
for DPR. Dr. Trussell is an industry leader in
potable reuse and developing water supplies,
leading innovative, effective engineering and
research projects throughout California.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Metropolitan Water District of Southern
CA/Sanitation Districts of LA County
Title: Regional Recycled Water Advanced
Purification Center Demonstration Project
Date: 2016-present
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern
California (MWD) and the Sanitation Districts of
Los Angeles County (LACSD) are developing
plans for a 150 million gallon per day (mgd)
advanced water purification facility (AWPF) at the
Joint Water Pollution Control Plant (JWPCP) in
Carson, CA. Trussell is supporting the
development of this project through full-scale
planning support and work at the 0.5 mgd
Advanced Purification Center (APC)
demonstration plant which includes tertiary
membrane bioreactors (MBRs), reverse osmosis
(RO), and ultraviolet with advanced oxidation
(UV/AOP). At the APC, Trussell assisted in
design development, led the operations of the
plant, and developed and executed a 15-month
test plan which included robust chemical and
pathogen sampling. At the time, an MBR
pathogen crediting framework had not yet been
established in California. Trussell worked
alongside regulators to develop a thorough test
plan whose results served as precedent for
receiving pathogen credits from MBRs. In
addition to the innovative work at the APC,
Trussell has also led the development of the DPR
concept for the Regional Recycled Water
Program through preliminary assessments of the
feasibility of expanding their existing groundwater
recharge plans to include DPR. Trussell led the
development of two separate memos to describe
what would be needed to implement DPR.

Role: Technical Advisor
California State Water Resources Control
Board/Water Research Foundation/Kennedy
Jenks

KEY PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS
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TRUSSELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Brett Faulkner, P.E. Resume Brett Faulkner, P.E.

EDUCATION
• M.S., Environmental Engineering, San Diego
State University
• B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Colorado

REGISTRATION
• Civil Engineer, State of California – No. 87912

CERTIFICATION
• Grade III Wastewater Treatment Plant
Operator—Certificate Number 41525

SUMMARY
Brett Faulkner is a registered professional engineer
in the state of California with over thirteen years of
experience from numerous wastewater, recycled
water, and potable reuse projects. Mr. Faulkner’s
expertise is in water and wastewater treatment
processes with an emphasis on process design and
optimization. Mr. Faulkner also operated the City of
San Diego’s Pure Water Demonstration Facility
(PWDF) as a certified Grade 3 wastewater operator
in the State of California for over 2 years. The
PWDF has a production capacity of 1 MGD and
includes ozone, biologically activated carbon
filtration, membrane filtration, reverse osmosis, and
UV advanced oxidation. Mr. Faulkner is skilled in
GPS-X, a dynamic wastewater simulation modeling
software, and has utilized biological modeling to
assist in the evaluation, optimization, and/or sizing
of biological treatment processes at more than 10
facilities ranging from 3 to 300 MGD. Mr. Faulkner
currently provides routine operational support
and/or as-needed engineering services to 5
wastewater agencies.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Rancho California Water District
Title: SRWRF Aeration Evaluation and Blower
Replacment
Date: 2015-2018, 2023
Rancho California Water District (RCWD) owns and
operates the Santa Rosa Water Reclamation
Facility (SRWRF) in Murrieta, California. Trussell
Technologies Inc. (Trussell) used the wastewater
modeling software GPS-X to evaluate the efficiency
of the jet aeration equipment and estimate potential
cost savings if the aeration equipment were to be
replaced. The evaluation showed potential for
significant savings, improved process performance,
and a substantial increase in treatment capacity
from upgrading the aeration equipment to fine
bubble diffusers, new blowers, and implementing
DO control. Trussell procured equipment
recommendations and cost estimates from three
competing manufacturers for blower and fine bubble
aeration equipment upgrades. Trussell was
retained by RCWD in an owner’s rep role to oversee
the design. Trussell performed revised modeling for
peak conditions to determine required airflow and
the appropriate blower sizing criteria that resulted in efficient operation at current conditions and
handling of peak design loads in the future.

Construction was completed in 2022 and a recent
evaluation performed by Trussell showed over 30%
energy savings from the upgrades and improved
effluent water quality.

Role: Project Engineer
San Elijo Joint Powers Authorities
Title: Process Optimization Plan and As Needed
Assistance
Date: 2008-Present
San Elijo Joint Powers Authority (SEJPA) owns and
operates the San Elijo Water Reclamation Facility
(SEWRF) in Cardiff By the Sea, California and
produces up to 3 MGD of recycled water. Trussell
Technologies worked with SEJPA to develop an
operations plan for the whole facility to improve
treatment, eliminate guesswork, and minimize the
operating cost of the SEWRF. Our staff also
provided the SEJPA with the conceptual design for
their 0.5 MGD MF/RO demineralization facility that
has been operating since 2013. Trussell
Technologies has also provided ongoing technical
support and recommendations for the MF and RO
operation and maintenance procedures. Our
recommendations to MF and RO operations
ensured that membrane processes operate stably
and are able to rebound in performance quickly
during any challenging water quality events. The

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TRUSSELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Mitchel Bartolo, P.E. Resume Mitchel J. Bartolo, P.E.

EDUCATION
• M.S.E., Environmental and Water Resources
Engineering, University of Texas, Austin
• B.S., Environmental Engineering Science,
University of California, Berkeley

REGISTRATION
Civil Engineer, State of California – No. C89295

SUMMARY
Mitchel Bartolo is an Engineer at Trussell
Technologies and received his B.S. from the
University of California at Berkeley and his M.S.E.
from the University of California at Berkeley. Mr. At
Trussell, Mr. Bartolo has been engaged in
numerous potable reuse projects throughout the
state of California including roles with tertiary
wastewater treatment design, advanced water
purification facility (AWPF) process design,
demonstration facility testing, control strategies,
reservoir tracer studies, pathogen studies, and
regulatory approval. He has contributed to the
development of engineering design reports and Title
22 Engineering Reports for these projects. Mr.

Bartolo has also been a key team member on
numerous pathogen monitoring studies to
characterize the removal of drinking water
pathogens through water reclamation facilities,
including membrane bioreactor (MBR) facilities. His
work has been instrumental in establishing a robust
methodology for attaining pathogen reduction credit
through water reclamation facilities for potable
reuse projects in California. Most recently, Mr.

Bartolo has been involved with the design of several
pilot- and demonstration-scale facilities for potable
reuse and has helped developed the test plans for
crucial testing to demonstrate regulatory
compliance and optimize design criteria for the fullscale projects. He is also involved in full-scale MBR designs for reuse. Mr. Bartolo has been with
Trussell for 8 years and has over 10 years of
experience in the fields of water, wastewater, and
recycled water treatment.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE (Select Projects)
City of San Diego/Stantec/Brown and Caldwell
Title: Pure Water San Diego Program
Year: 2016 - present
Mr. Bartolo has assisted with the development of the
Pure Water San Diego Program beginning with his
role on the NCPWF 30% advanced treatment
process design team. He also contributed to several
components of key regulatory documents including
the Title 22 Engineering Report, Operations, Plan,
Joint Plan, and Operational Ramp-up Plan Mr.

Bartolo has presented to the City’s Independent
Advisory Panel and has been involved in several
meetings with the DDW to discuss several technical
aspects of the project. Most recently, Mr. Bartolo
has been a part of the Central Area Small-Scale
Facility (CASSF) design team. Specifically, he has
helped lead the advanced treatment design which
consistes of two parallel treatment trains, each train
representative of the treatment required for the two
reservoir options (Murray and San Vicente). The
design includes a Preliminary Design Report and
30%, 60%, 100%, and Final drawing and
specification packages. In addition to the design,
Mr. Bartolo helped lead the development of the
CASSF testing and monitoring plan which outlines
the in-depth testing that will occur over the first full year of operation. This testing is pivotal to inform
full-scale design decisions and make direct
comparision between the IPR and DPR trains being
evaluated. Mr. Bartolo has also recently assisted in
the planning of the City’s full-scale Phase 2 Central
Area Project, including a DPR Concept Proposal to
DDW. He has also assisted the City in
understanding key elements of the draft DPR
regulations in CA, and commuinicating implications
of the regulation changes for the City’s future DPR
project concept.

Role: Deputy Project Manager/Engineer
City of Ventura/Kennedy Jenks
Title: VWRF MBR/UV Project
Year: 2022 - present
Trussell is a subconsultant under the prime
consultant Kennedy/Jenks to lead the process
design for the biological nutrient removal (BNR),
MBR, and ultraviolet (UV) disinfection process
upgrades at the Ventura Water Reclamation Facility
(VWRF). This project is a vital first step towards the
implementation of the City’s VenturaWaterPure
Program which will include injection of purified water
to a nearby aquifer for indirect potable reuse (IPR),
and possible implementation of a future direct
potable reuse (DPR) project. Mr. Bartolo is a project

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Principal
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science,
Biology (Environmental
Biology option) with
minor in Botany,
Humboldt State
University, 2001

CERTIFICATIONS
Society of Wetland
Scientist, Professional
Wetland Scientist
No. 2354
CDFW Plant Voucher
Collecting Permit No.
2081(a)-24-012-V
International Society of
Arboriculture Certified
Arborist, No. WE-7449A
Certified Ecological
Restoration Practitioner
No. 0789
Central Coast Wetlands
Group, Qualified
California Rapid
Assessment Method,
Practitioner
Yolo Habitat
Conservation Plan/
Natural Community
Conservation Plan
Approved Biologist

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LESLEY OWNING
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ƋƵĂůŝƚǇͬŐƌĞĞŶŚŽƵƐĞŐĂƐĞŵŝƐƐŝŽŶƐ͕ďŝŽůŽŐŝĐĂůƌĞƐŽƵƌĐĞƐ͕ĐƵůƚƵƌĂůƌĞƐŽƵƌĐĞƐ͕ĂŶĚ ŶŽŝƐĞͬǀŝďƌĂƚŝŽŶƚĞĐŚŶŝĐĂůƐƚƵĚŝĞƐĨŽƌƚŚĞƋƵŝĨĞƌ^ƚŽƌĂŐĞĂŶĚZĞĐŽǀĞƌǇ;^ZͿtĞůů WƌŽũĞĐƚŝŶƚŚĞŝƚǇŽĨzƵďĂŝƚǇ͘dŽĐůŽƐĞƚŚĞŐĂƉďĞƚǁĞĞŶĨƵƚƵƌĞǁĂƚĞƌƐƵƉƉůǇĂŶĚ ĚĞŵĂŶĚĂŶĚŵĂǆŝŵŝǌĞƚŚĞŝƌĂůůŽĐĂƚŝŽŶŽĨǁĂƚĞƌ ĚƵƌŝŶŐǁĞƚǇĞĂƌƐ͕ƚŚĞŝƚǇƉƌŽƉŽƐĞƐƚŽ ĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƚĂŶ^ZƐǇƐƚĞŵǁŝƚŚĂŶĞǁŝŶũĞĐƚŝŽŶǁĞůůĂŶĚĂƐƐŽĐŝĂƚĞĚŝŶĨƌĂƐƚƌƵĐƚƵƌĞĂƚƚŚĞ tĂƚĞƌdƌĞĂƚŵĞŶƚWůĂŶƚ;tdWͿƐŝƚĞ͘dŚĞŶĞǁ^ZƐǇƐƚĞŵǁŝůůĐĂƉƚƵƌĞǁĂƚĞƌǁŚĞŶŝƚŝƐ ĂďƵŶĚĂŶƚ͕ƐƵĐŚĂƐĚƵƌŝŶŐĂƌĂŝŶǇƐĞĂƐŽŶŽƌƐƉƌŝŶŐƐŶŽǁŵĞůƚ͕ĂŶĚƐƚŽƌĞǁĂƚĞƌŝŶĂŶ ƵŶĚĞƌŐƌŽƵŶĚĂƋƵŝĨĞƌƚŽĂůůŽǁĨŽƌƚŚĞƌĞĐŽǀĞƌǇŽĨƚŚĂƚǁĂƚĞƌǁŚĞŶŶĞĞĚĞĚ͘, >/yŝƐ
ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚŝŶŐƚŚĞŝƚǇƚŚƌŽƵŐŚ
YƉƌŽĐĞƐƐŝŶŐĂŶĚƌĞŐƵůĂƚŽƌǇƉĞƌŵŝƚƚŝŶŐ͘tŽƌŬŝƐďĞŝŶŐ ƉĞƌĨŽƌŵĞĚĂƐĂƐƵďĐŽŶƐƵůƚĂŶƚƚŽĂƌŽůůŽ
ŶŐŝŶĞĞƌƐŝŶĐůŽƐĞĐŽŽƌĚŝŶĂƚŝŽŶǁŝƚŚƚŚĞŝƚǇ
ŽĨzƵďĂŝƚǇĂƐƚŚĞůĞĂĚĂŐĞŶĐǇ͘
ĞůƚĂtĂƚĞƌdƌĞĂƚŵĞŶƚWůĂŶƚ'ƌŽƵŶĚǁĂƚĞƌZĞĐŚĂƌŐĞĂƐŝŶ;ϮϬϮϰͿ͘ WƌŽũĞĐƚDĂŶĂŐĞƌ ĨŽƌƉƌĞƉĂƌĂƚŝŽŶŽĨĂŶ/^ͬDEĂŶĚƚĞĐŚŶŝĐĂůƐƚƵĚŝĞƐĨŽƌƚŚĞĞǆƉĂŶƐŝŽŶŽĨƚŚĞĞůƚĂ Water Treatment Plant’s (DWTP) capacity and the construction of three groundwater ƌĞĐŚĂƌŐĞďĂƐŝŶƐŽŶϰϱĂĐƌĞƐ͘dŚĞĨƵƚƵƌĞĐĂƉĂĐŝƚǇŽĨƚŚĞtdWŝƐĂŶƚŝĐŝƉĂƚĞĚ ƚŽĞǆƉĂŶĚ ĨƌŽŵϯϬŵŝůůŝŽŶŐĂůůŽŶƐƉĞƌĚĂǇ;D'ͿƚŽϲϬD'ƚŽƐƵƉƉůǇƚŚĞŐƌŽƵŶĚǁĂƚĞƌƌĞĐŚĂƌŐĞ ďĂƐŝŶƐ͘dŚĞ/^ͬDEŝƐƚŝĞƌĞĚ ĨƌŽŵƚŚĞ^ƚŽĐŬƚŽŶĞůƚĂtĂƚĞƌ^ƵƉƉůǇWƌŽũĞĐƚWƌŽŐƌĂŵ

/Z͘ dĞĐŚŶŝĐĂůƐƚƵĚŝĞƐŝŶĐůƵĚĞĂŝƌƋƵĂůŝƚǇͬŐƌĞĞŶŚŽƵƐĞŐĂƐĞŵŝƐƐŝŽŶƐĂŶĂůǇƐŝƐ͕ďŝŽůŽŐŝĐĂů ƌĞƐŽƵƌĐĞƐĂƐƐĞƐƐŵĞŶƚ͕ĂƋƵĂƚŝĐƌĞƐŽƵƌĐĞƐĚĞůŝŶĞĂƚŝŽŶ͕ĐƵůƚƵƌĂůƌĞƐŽƵƌĐĞƐĂƐƐĞƐƐŵĞŶƚ͕ ĂŶĚŶŽŝƐĞĂŶĚǀŝďƌĂƚŝŽŶĂŶĂůǇƐŝƐ͘ tŽƌŬƉĞƌĨŽƌŵĞĚĂƐĂƐƵďĐŽŶƐƵůƚĂŶƚƚŽEĞǆŐĞŶǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞŝƚǇŽĨ^ƚŽĐŬƚŽŶDƵŶŝĐŝƉĂůhƚŝůŝƚŝĞƐĞƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚĂƐƚŚĞůĞĂĚĂŐĞŶĐǇ͘

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science,
Environmental
Economics & Policy;
Minor-City and Regional
Planning, University of
California, Berkeley,
2013
Geographic Information
System Certified, San
Francisco State
University, 2015

PROFESSIONAL

AFFILIATIONS
Association of
Environmental
Professionals – Superior
Chapter Board
Secretary

KEY PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS
Hoch Consulting | Recycled Water Feasibility Study 27
ZŽůƉŚZĞƐƵŵĞͮϭ

MARTIN ROLPH
Senior Environmental Specialist
Dƌ͘ZŽůƉŚŝƐĂŶĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚĂůƐƉĞĐŝĂůŝƐƚǁŝƚŚϭϬǇĞĂƌƐ ŽĨ ĞǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞŝŶĂŝƌƋƵĂůŝƚǇ͕ŐƌĞĞŶŚŽƵƐĞŐĂƐ͕ĂŶĚŶŽŝƐĞŝŵƉĂĐƚ ĂŶĂůǇƐŝƐĨŽƌĂůŝĨŽƌŶŝĂ
ŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚĂůYƵĂůŝƚǇĐƚ;
YͿĂŶĚ
EĂƚŝŽŶĂů
ŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚĂůWŽůŝĐǇĐƚ;E
WͿĐŽŵƉůŝĂŶĐĞ͕ĂŶĚϭϱ
ǇĞĂƌƐŽĨĞŶŐŝŶĞĞƌŝŶŐĞǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ͘,ĞŝƐƉƌŽĨŝĐŝĞŶƚŝŶƚŚĞƵƐĞŽĨ ƚŚĞĂůŝĨŽƌŶŝĂ
ŵŝƐƐŝŽŶƐ
ƐƚŝŵĂƚŽƌDŽĚĞů;Ăů

DŽĚͿ͕ƚŚĞ
ZŽĂĚǁĂǇŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƚŝŽŶDŽĚĞů͕WͲϰϮ
ŵŝƐƐŝŽŶƐ&ĂĐƚŽƌƐ͕
D&
ĂŶĚK&&ZK
ŵŝƐƐŝŽŶƐ/ŶǀĞŶƚŽƌǇ͕ĂŶĚ
ZDKͬ,ZWϮ
ŚĞĂůƚŚƌŝƐŬĂƐƐĞƐƐŵĞŶƚƚŽŽůƐĂŶĚĞǀĂůƵĂƚŝŶŐĚĂƚĂĂŶĚŵŽĚĞů ƌĞƐƵůƚƐŝŶĂĐĐŽƌĚĂŶĐĞǁŝƚŚ
Y'ƵŝĚĞůŝŶĞƐĂĚŽƉƚĞĚďǇǀĂƌŝŽƵƐĂŝƌĚŝƐƚƌŝĐƚƐŝŶŶŽƌƚŚĞƌŶ ĂůŝĨŽƌŶŝĂ͘Dƌ͘ZŽůƉŚŝƐĂůƐŽƉƌŽĨŝĐŝĞŶƚŝŶƚŚĞƵƐĞŽĨƚŚĞŽŵƉƵƚĞƌŝĚĞĚEŽŝƐĞ ďĂƚĞŵĞŶƚ;ĂĚŶĂͿŽƵƚĚŽŽƌŶŽŝƐĞŵŽĚĞů͕ƚŚĞ&ĞĚĞƌĂů,ŝŐŚǁĂǇĚŵŝŶŝƐƚƌĂƚŝŽŶ ;&,tͿ,ŝŐŚǁĂǇdƌĂĨĨŝĐEŽŝƐĞDŽĚĞů;dEDͿ͕ƚŚĞ&,tZŽĂĚǁĂǇŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƚŝŽŶEŽŝƐĞ DŽĚĞů;ZEDͿ͕ĂŶĚƚŚĞĂƉƉůŝĐĂƚŝŽŶŽĨŽƚŚĞƌŶƵŵĞƌŝĐĂůƚĞĐŚŶŝƋƵĞƐĂŶĚŵĞƚŚŽĚƐĨŽƌ ĞǀĂůƵĂƚŝŶŐĂŶĚŵŝƚŝŐĂƚŝŶŐŶŽŝƐĞŝŵƉĂĐƚƐĨƌŽŵƐƚĂƚŝŽŶĂƌǇƐŽƵƌĐĞƐ͘Dƌ͘ZŽůƉŚďƌŝŶŐƐŚŝƐ ĞǆƚĞŶƐŝǀĞĞŶŐŝŶĞĞƌŝŶŐĞǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞƚŽƚŚĞƉƌŽĨĞƐƐŝŽŶŽĨĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚĂůƉůĂŶŶŝŶŐ͕ ŝŶĐůƵĚŝŶŐŵĂƚŚĞŵĂƚŝĐĂůŵŽĚĞůŝŶŐĂŶĚĂŶĂůǇƐŝƐŽĨƐǇƐƚĞŵƐ͕ƉƌĞƉĂƌĂƚŝŽŶŽĨƚĞĐŚŶŝĐĂů ĚŽĐƵŵĞŶƚĂƚŝŽŶ͕ĂŶĚƌĞŐƵůĂƚŽƌǇĐŽŵƉůŝĂŶĐĞĂŶĂůǇƐŝƐ͘
ŝƚǇŽĨDŽĚĞƐƚŽDƵŶŝĐŝƉĂů'ƌŽƵŶĚǁĂƚĞƌ^ƵƉƉůǇŽŶƚĂŵŝŶĂƚŝŽŶWƌĞǀĞŶƚŝŽŶĂŶĚ ůĞĂŶƵƉWƌŽũĞĐƚ;ϮϬϮϯͿ͘ŝƌYƵĂůŝƚǇͬEŽŝƐĞ^ƉĞĐŝĂůŝƐƚĨŽƌƉƌĞƉĂƌĂƚŝŽŶŽĨƚĞĐŚŶŝĐĂůƐƚƵĚŝĞƐ ŝŶƐƵƉƉŽƌƚŽĨ
Y/^ͬDE͘dŚĞƉƌŽƉŽƐĞĚƉƌŽũĞĐƚŝƐŝŶƚĞŶĚĞĚƚŽĂĚĚƌĞƐƐŶŽŶͲƉŽŝŶƚ ƐŽƵƌĐĞŝŵƉĂĐƚƐďǇĂƌƐĞŶŝĐ͕ŶŝƚƌĂƚĞ͕ĂŶĚƵƌĂŶŝƵŵĂŶĚĐŽŶƐŝƐƚƐƉƌŝŵĂƌŝůǇŽĨŵŽĚŝĨŝĐĂƚŝŽŶ ŽĨǁĂƚĞƌƐƵƉƉůǇǁĞůůĨŝĞůĚƉƵŵƉŝŶŐŽƉĞƌĂƚŝŽŶƐƚŽƌĞĚƵĐĞĐŽŶƚĂŵŝŶĂŶƚůĞǀĞůƐŝŶƌĂǁ ƉƵŵƉĞĚŐƌŽƵŶĚǁĂƚĞƌĂŶĚĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƚŝŽŶŽĨŵĂŶĂŐĞĚĂƋƵŝĨĞƌƌĞĐŚĂƌŐĞ;DZͿďĂƐŝŶƐƚŽ ŝŶĐƌĞĂƐĞƚŚĞǀŽůƵŵĞŽĨƵŶĐŽŶƚĂŵŝŶĂƚĞĚǁĂƚĞƌǁŝƚŚŝŶƚŚĞĂƋƵŝĨĞƌƐǇƐƚĞŵ͘dŚĞŝƚǇŝƐ ĐŽŶƐŝĚĞƌŝŶŐĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƚŝŽŶĂŶĚͬŽƌŵŽĚŝĨŝĐĂƚŝŽŶŽĨĨŝǀĞDZďĂƐŝŶƐƚŽƌĞĐŚĂƌŐĞ ŐƌŽƵŶĚǁĂƚĞƌƐƵƉƉůŝĞƐŝŶƚŚĞƌĞŐŝŽŶ͘WƌĞƉĂƌĞĚĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƚŝŽŶŶŽŝƐĞŵŽĚĞůŝŶŐĂŶĚŶŽŝƐĞ ƌĞƉŽƌƚĂŶĚYͬ','ŵŽĚĞůŝŶŐĂŶĚƌĞƉŽƌƚ͘tŽƌŬŝƐďĞŝŶŐƉĞƌĨŽƌŵĞĚĨŽƌƚŚĞŝƚǇŽĨ DŽĚĞƐƚŽƵŶĚĞƌĂƐƵďͲĐŽŶƚƌĂĐƚǁŝƚŚdƌŝŚǇĚƌŽŽƌƉŽƌĂƚŝŽŶ͘ &ŽƌƚƌĂŐŐtĂƐƚĞdƌĂŶƐĨĞƌ^ƚĂƚŝŽŶ/^ͬDE;ϮϬϮϮͿ͘ŝƌYƵĂůŝƚǇͬEŽŝƐĞdĞĐŚŶŝĐĂů ^ƉĞĐŝĂůŝƐƚĨŽƌƚŚĞƉƌĞƉĂƌĂƚŝŽŶŽĨĂŝƌƋƵĂůŝƚǇ͕ŐƌĞĞŶŚŽƵƐĞŐĂƐĞŵŝƐƐŝŽŶƐ͕ĞŶĞƌŐǇ͕ĂŶĚ ŶŽŝƐĞƚĞĐŚŶŝĐĂůƌĞƉŽƌƚƐƚŽƐƵƉƉŽƌƚƚŚĞƉƌĞƉĂƌĂƚŝŽŶŽĨĂŶ/^ͬDEĨŽƌĂŶƐŽůŝĚǁĂƐƚĞ ƚƌĂŶƐĨĞƌƐƚĂƚŝŽŶĂŶĚƌĞĐǇĐůŝŶŐͬďĞǀĞƌĂŐĞĐŽŶƚĂŝŶĞƌďƵǇďĂĐŬĐĞŶƚĞƌ͘tŽƌŬŝƐŽŶŐŽŝŶŐĂŶĚ ďĞŝŶŐƉĞƌĨŽƌŵĞĚĨŽƌƚŚĞŝƚǇŽĨ&ŽƌƚƌĂŐŐ͘
^ĂŶ:ƵĂŶtĂƚĞƌŝƐƚƌŝĐƚ<ŽŬŝůĂZĞƐĞƌǀŽŝƌZĞƉůĂĐĞŵĞŶƚ;ϮϬϮϮͿ͘ŝƌYƵĂůŝƚǇ^ƉĞĐŝĂůŝƐƚĨŽƌ ƚŚĞƉƌĞƉĂƌĂƚŝŽŶŽĨĂƚĞĐŚŶŝĐĂůƐƚƵĚǇƚŽĚĞƚĞƌŵŝŶĞƚŚĞĂŝƌƋƵĂůŝƚǇŝŵƉĂĐƚƐĂŶĚĞĨĨĞĐƚƐŽĨ ĂƌĞƐĞƌǀŽŝƌƌĞƉůĂĐĞŵĞŶƚƉƌŽũĞĐƚŝŶƚŚĞĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇŽĨ'ƌĂŶŝƚĞĂǇ͕WůĂĐĞƌŽƵŶƚǇ͘ ŶĂůǇƐŝƐǁĂƐƉƌĞƉĂƌĞĚƚŽƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ^ƚĂƚĞtĂƚĞƌZĞƐŽƵƌĐĞƐŽŶƚƌŽůŽĂƌĚ YͲWůƵƐ
ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞŵĞŶƚƐĂŶĚƚŚĞƌŝŶŬŝŶŐtĂƚĞƌ^ƚĂƚĞZĞǀŽůǀŝŶŐ&ƵŶĚWƌŽŐƌĂŵ͕ŝŶĐůƵĚŝŶŐĂ ĐŽŶĨŽƌŵĂŶĐĞĂŶĂůǇƐŝƐǁŝƚŚƚŚĞ&ĞĚĞƌĂůůĞĂŶŝƌĐƚ͘tŽƌŬǁĂƐƉĞƌĨŽƌŵĞĚĂƐĂ

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science,
Mechanical
Engineering, University
of California, Davis, 1991

PROFESSIONAL

AFFILIATIONS
Association of
Environmental
Professionals

KEY PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS
TAB D
References
Hoch Consulting | Recycled Water Feasibility Study 28

PROJECT
NAME
Groundwater Return
Flow Title XVI
Feasibility Study

FEASIBILITY STUDY
Regional Plant UV
Disinfection System
Upgrade Feasibility
Study

FEASIBILITY STUDY
Pure Water
Oceanside

FEASIBILITY STUDY
Indian Wells Title
XVI Feasibility
Study

FEASIBILITY STUDY
CLIENT Rainbow Municipal
Water District
Victor Valley
Wastewater
Reclamation Authority
City of Oceanside Stetson Engineers
CONTACT Chad Williams,
Engineering and CIP
Manager
Latif Laari,
Environmental Compliance
Manager
Lindsay Leahy, Water
Utilities Director
Stephen Johnson,
Vice President
PHONE 760.728.1178 760.246.8638 ext. 285 760.435.5913 626.331.7065 EMAIL cwilliams@
rainbowmwd.com
[email protected] lleahy@
oceansideca.org
jeffh@
stetsonengineers.
com
For the past seven years, Hoch
Consulting has provided exceptional
service to the City at an affordable
rate related to the management
and beneficial use of the Mission
Groundwater Basin.

Lindsay Leahy, Water Utilities
Director, City of Oceanside
At Hoch, we are driven by a commitment to
engineering excellence and environmental
stewardship. Our pioneering project showcased
on The Source's cover exemplifies our dedication
to redefining industry standards and setting new
benchmarks for innovation in water reuse initiatives.

List of public agencies or clients for whom similar work has been performed, with the name, title, and phone number of a contact person. The City may request a copy of a similar report prepared previously by the firm for another agency.

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REFERENCES
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Scope of Work
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The City of Fort Bragg is undertaking a critical infrastructure planning project to assess the feasibility of using recycled water for various reuse applications, aimed at enhancing the resilience and reliability of its water system. In recent years, local water supplies from Waterfall Gulch, Newman Gulch, and the Noyo River have been severely impacted by drought, increasing the City’s reliance on the Noyo River. In 2021, this led to the declaration of a Stage 4 emergency water crisis due to critically low water levels. The City of Fort Bragg Recycled Water Feasibility Project (Project) will focus on identifying and prioritizing the most viable alternatives, providing a strategic plan for implementing cost-effective treatment technologies that comply with current regulations.

Fort Bragg, with a population of approximately 7,000 residents, is classified as a Severely Disadvantaged Community (SDAC). The City has received grant funding from the State Water Resources Control Board through the Water Recycling Funding Program Planning (WRFP) Grant to conduct this Project. The resulting work product must include all program elements outlined in Agreement No. D2305010.

Key project elements include assessing customer demands, available sources of recycled water, cost estimates and project feasibility, system hydraulics and capacity, pollution control alternatives, potential environmental impacts (both beneficial and adverse), pipeline locations, and the feasibility of serving customers. The Agreement specifies several milestones, including a mid-course meeting with a target date of January 31, 2025, and a Final Project Report Submittal and Work Completion Date of of May 31, 2025.

PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
Hoch has direct experience with the
prescriptive funding requirements for
meeting Reclamation’s Standards.

Hoch will follow Reclamations
WTR 11-01 guidance document for
developing the Feasibility Report
and provide any necessary Crosswalk
Documentation to meet WRFP grant
requirements ensuring that the City
qualifies for both state and federal
grants for construction.

Hoch’s Advantage: Collaborative
Approach Maximizes Value. We
listen to and collaborate with our
clients. To fully understand your
vision for success on this project
requires a “meeting of the minds.”
We rely on your operations staff to
provide day-to-day working knowledge
of the systems and we know,
having used this approach on many
successful projects that this valuable
perspective results in creative ideas
and technically solid solutions.

Optimizing your
budget
Provide an explanation of tasks associated with the project, including how you propose to complete each task.

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Fort Bragg WTF
We’re focused on
exceeding your
expectations
Standards
& tools to
ensure the
design meets
expectations
Rigorous quality
reviews to produce
best planning
document
Communications
plan focused on
listening to you
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TECHNICAL APPROACH:

Project
Kick-Off
Hoch has assembled an industry leading team of experts to deliver a comprehensive plan for implementing a recycled water Feasibility Report for the City of Fort Bragg. Our approach includes three core strategies to successfully meet project goals:

Existing Facility Evaluation and Secondary WW Characterization, Technology Evaluation, and Alternative Evaluation Environmental Assessment
Funding Eligibility Optimization
A. Existing Facility Evaluation and Secondary WW Characterization Hoch and our teaming partner, Trussell Technologies, will conduct a wastewater characterization study to inform decision-making surrounding reuse planning. Wastewater characterization for secondary treatment is pivotal for recycled water planning as it allows an understanding of influent pollutants, optimizing treatment methods, and complying with environmental regulations. By identifying pollutants and optimizing the secondary treatment, for example, for nutrient removal, effective tertiary and advanced water treatment can be planned to ensure regulatory compliance with recycled water policies, minimizing environmental impacts, protecting public health, and promoting resource recovery in wastewater management. Trussell will review the secondary wastewater quality from the City’s existing Aeromod biological treatment process.

Trussell Technologies is an industry leader
in developing secondary wastewater
characterization standards and studies
and has pioneered study development
in California. The study will determine
the effectiveness of upstream processes
in removing and inactivating pathogens,
which helps select appropriate treatment
components for this phase of the work
and for future expanded phases. As a
consultant to the City of Oceanside, their
work in this area was recognized by the
Obama White House Administration in
the “Commitments to Action on Building
a Sustainable Water Future.” Trussell’s
familiarity in leading this type of study
will be pivotal in guiding this project to
success.

Data
Collection &
Review
WTR 11-01
Feasibility
Report & WRFP
Cross Walk
Document
Technology
Evaluation
B C
Existing Facility
Evaluation and
Secondary WW
Characterization
A
Alternative
Evaluation

SCOPE OF WORK
Environmental
Assessment
Funding Eligibility
Optimization
Existing Aeromod Biological Treatment Process
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Technology
Selection

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B. Technology Evaluation
Following secondary treatment characterization, Hoch and its partner will evaluate technology alternatives for tertiary treatment, including filtration and disinfection per Title 22 Recycled Water regulations and indirect potable and direct potable options. Selecting appropriate treatment technologies is crucial for the City to establish a sustainable future for its customers. Each technology has specific advantages, limitations, and applicability based on effluent quality requirements, treatment objectives, site conditions, operational considerations, and cost. Our Project Team possesses extensive experience in designing, operating, and optimizing Title 22 Recycled Water facilities statewide, covering biological treatment, filtration technologies, and disinfection as well as processes involved with IPR and DPR treatment. Our operational expertise allows us to consider essential evaluation criteria beyond costs, such as process operability, maintenance ease, operator safety, and overall robustness. Our goal is to conduct comprehensive evaluations to ensure the City adopts the most suitable technical solutions for a resilient water reuse project, paving the way for future water reuse initiatives. The evaluation will include, but is not limited to the following process treatment alternatives:

TECHNOLOGY SELECTION AND TREATMENT TRAIN ALTERNATIVE EVALUATION Available Reuse Options
Selecting the right Reuse approach involves a through understanding of available treatment technologies for Recycled Water, Indirect Potable Reuse, or Direct Potable Reuse.

The selected approach will dictate the level of treatment required as shown in this figure.

Reuse Type Pathogen Required Log Reduction
Indirect Potable Reuse (IPR) Enteric Viruses 12 log
Indirect Potable Reuse (IPR) Giardia Cysts 10 log
Indirect Potable Reuse (IPR) Cryptosporidium Oocysts 10 log Direct Potable Reuse (DPR) Enteric Viruses 20 log
Direct Potable Reuse (DPR) Giardia Cysts 14 log
Direct Potable Reuse (DPR) Cryptosporidium Oocysts 15 log Hoch Consulting | Recycled Water Feasibility Study 32
Trussell Technologies is THE industry leading experts for evaluation of Direct and Indirect Potable Reuse Treatment Technologies.

Water
Treatment
Water
Treatment
Water
Treatment
Water
Treatment
MF RO UV/H2
O2 ESB + Cl2
O3
O3
MF
BAF
BAF
RO
RO UV/H2
O2
Treatment Train 1
Treatment Train 2
UF UV/H2
O2 ESB + Cl2
UV/H2O2 ESB + Cl2
Treatment Train 3
Treatment Train 4
Cl Filter Sedimentatation 2
Summary of Various DPR Treatment Trains and Available Unit Processes Various treatment technologies may be applied to meet the required virus, Giardia, and Cryptosporidium removal requirements. Trussell will evaluate various treatment trains for recycled water, indirect potable reuse and direct potable reuse. Unit process for each treatment technology will be developed with the advantages and disadvantages of each process clearly defined.

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C. Site Planning Alternative Evaluation
Hoch will use the information developed in the technology evaluation to establish up to three site alternatives, including preliminary site layouts, planning criteria, and cost estimates. Additionally, Hoch will include an evaluation of the required planning alternatives, including a no-project alternative.

Each site alternative will be incorporated into the feasibility report as described below.

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BRIEF
DESCRIPTION Build recycled water infrastructure to deliver Title 22 compliant water to 4 potential customers. • Fort Bragg High School
• Fort Bragg Middle School
• Fort Bragg Elementary School
• Local Parks
IMPROVEMENTS • New Tertiary Treatment Filters ($$)
• New Tertiary Treatment Disinfection System ($)
• New Recycled Water Storage Tank + Pump Station ($$$)
• New Recycled Water Distribution System ($$)
ADVANTAGES • The estimated annual water usage for irrigating a 17-hectare grass parcel in Fort Bragg, California, is approximately 41,057,226 gallons per year
• Fort Bragg has a population of ~7,000 people with an average daily water production of 0.9 MGD or 328.5 MG annually.
• Providing Recycled water to four customers would reduce reliance on the local water supply by ~10-12%.

DISADVANTAGES • Limited amount of customers
• Need to develop large capital improvements to support recycled water system • Still susceptible to drought
RELATIVE COSTS $$$$$$$$
C. Alternative Evaluation
Alternative 1: Recycled Water Alternative
Alternative 1 will focus on identifying the planning requirements for implementing a recycled water (purple pipe) program including identifying potential customers and the necessary capital improvements to delivery Title 22 recycled water. Treatment Alternatives for filtration and disinfection will be evaluated in the technology evaluation process and planning decisions and estimates will be based on the preferred treatment technology. The process flow diagram and site layout figures below show a conceptual recycled water system for the City of Fort Bragg.

Hoch will use the information developed in the technology evaluation to establish up to three alternatives, including a Recycled Water Alternative, Indirect Potable Reuse Alternative, and Direct Potable Reuse Alternative. The Alternative evaluation will include preliminary site layouts, planning criteria, and cost estimates. Hoch will include an evaluation of the required planning alternatives, including a no-project alternative. Each site alternative will be incorporated into the feasibility report.

Potential recycled water customers and distribution pipeline.

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Alternative 2: Indirect Potable Alternative

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Alternative 2 will focus on a preferred IPR treatment train and the necessary planning and capital improvements. A conceptual layout using Summer’s Lane Reservoir as an environmental buffer is shown below, with water then being treated by the City’s WTP before going to the distribution. A big benefit of this approach is that the City can augment it’s supply during drought conditions by diverting flows from an AWPF to the City’s reservoir. The table below summarizes the proposed Alternative 2 approach.

BRIEF
DESCRIPTION Development of Advanced Water Treatment Facility for IPR IMPROVEMENTS • Advanced Water Treatment Facility (Treatment Train to be determined in technology evaluation stage of project) ($$$)
• Ozone > BAF > MF/RO > UV-AOP > Distribution
• Pump Station ($$)
• Distribution System Connection ($)
ADVANTAGES • Can have a lower capital costs than IPR to go directly to distribution system • High Water Quality
• Protects against drought by augmenting water supply
DISADVANTAGES • Challenge to find operations staff who meet certification requirements RELATIVE COSTS • $$$$$
Conceptual pipeline alignment for Alternative 2: IPR
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Alternative 3: Direct Potable Reuse Alternative

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BRIEF
DESCRIPTION • Development of Advanced Water Treatment Facility for DPR IMPROVEMENTS • Advanced Water Treatment Facility ($$$)
• Pump Station ($)
• Pipeline to Transport Water to Environmental Buffer ($$$) ADVANTAGES • Utilizes existing water infrastructure including water treatment plant and distribution piping • High Water Quality
DISADVANTAGES • Challenge to find operations staff who meet certification requirements • Additional advanced treatment requirements versus IPR • Additional regulatory requirements including validation studies, regulatory documents, monitoring, and operator staffing and certification
RELATIVE COSTS $$$$$$$
Alternative 3 will evaluate the feasibility of the preferred DPR treatment train and a direct connection to the City's distribution system. The advantage of this alternative is that it has the potential to be implemented at a lower cost than Recycled water or IPR, provide an extremely high water quality, and protects against droughts. A summary of the Alternative 3 approach is provided in the Figures and Table below.

Alternative 3: DPR facilities map
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Environmental Assessment
Funding Eligibility Optimization
• Hoch and our subconsultant Helix Environmental, will determine all necessary permits, including recycled water permits needed to implement a Recycled Water Project, Indirect Potable Reuse Project or a Potable Reuse Project. . • HELIX will identify potential impacts from the proposed project, including energy requirements, GHG emissions and potential reductions in treated water discharges to the Pacific Ocean and summarize the results into an Environmental Assessment Summary TM.
• Helix will identify environmental opportunities and constraints and the necessary analysis to ensure compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and/or National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and propose mitigations where there are potential impacts on local ecosystems. • Make recommendations for the next steps regarding the recommended treatment approach.

Hoch will develop a crosswalk document to meet the requirements of WRFP Funding Agreement D2305010. Our work will take a detailed and systematic approach to ensure that different sets of standards, guidelines, and requirements are effectively aligned and compared to that developed as part of the Bureau’s WTR 11-01 guidance. Hoch will conduct a thorough analysis of the existing documents and frameworks that need to be cross-referenced, identifying key elements within each document and mapping these elements in a matrix table. A task to evaluate recycled water market assurances, a section not required per WTR 11-01, will be developed to satisfy WRFP needs. The benefits of a crosswalk document are manifold; it saves time and resources by providing a ready reference that reduces the need for repeated analysis or interpretation of documents and it also ensures that the city is qualified to apply for grant construction funding programs through both the WRFP and the Bureau of Reclamation.

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FEASIBILITY REPORT
Hoch will develop a comprehensive Feasibility Report using the Bureau of Reclamation WTR 11-01 guidance. Hoch’s Water Resources team has the experience to guide the technical decisions and planning documents into Reclamation’s prescriptive funding requirements. The team is fully capable of creating the necessary Crosswalk documentation to meet the WRFP Planning Grant requirements.

Hoch has the best
available team to
implement technical
strategies for the
prescriptive Feasibility
Study process.
“Aaron Gress provided complex technical solutions in managing the only second pass agricultural drainage treatment facility in the United States. His contributions ranged from complex calculations to directing multi-step optimization efforts. He was always willing to be the facilities’ hands on leader to direct project success. I would consider Aaron a great asset to any team looking for a dedicated individual who seeks creative and practical solutions to water treatment challenges.” Miguel Arias-Paic United States Bureau of Reclamation, Technical Practice Lead Hoch Consulting | Recycled Water Feasibility Study 37

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TASK 1 – DATA COLLECT ION AND REVIEW:

TASK 1.1 DATA COLLECT ION & REVIEW:

Hoch wil review existing data on the City’s water and
wastewater systems, including WWTP operations, water
demands, and wastewater generation and will conduct a
detailed review of current wastewater treatment processes, effluent quality, and existing infrastructure. Hoch will review studies, reports, data, and other information regarding the City and the proposed Project. We propose to use
historical and existing information to develop a Feasibility Study; however, we will also identify any potential critical knowledge gaps and make recommendations for
additional investigations if warranted.

As additional data gaps are identified, site visits can be conducted to collect required information for proposed
treatment integration. Hoch will prepare and maintain a list of supplemental data needed for the project, submit the list to the City, and coordinate the data collection and evaluation.

TASK 2 - RECYCLED WATER MARKET
ASSESSMENT:

TASK 2. 1 – IDENT IFY POT ENT IAL RECYCLED WAT ER

CUSTOMERS
Hoch will analyze current water use within the City and assess the potential market for recycled water, identifying opportunities for potable reuse and non-potable
applications for up to four (4) potential users.

Estimate recycled water demand, considering both current and projected future needs based on City growth patterns.

This task assumes the most recent Urban Water
Management Plan is available.

TASK 2.2 – MARKET ASSESSMENT
Hoch will meet with CoFB staff to discuss and explore
options for assuring use of recycled water by end users, as required by the Water Recycling Funding Program
Guidelines. Hoch will present the potential benefits,
drawbacks, and anticipated implementation timelines of
executing either a mandatory use ordinance in partnership with the local customers, developing a recycled water user contract or forming a special assessment district.

Once a pathway has been determined, Hoch will draft the appropriate documents (either a mandatory use ordinance or a recycled water user contract template) for the City’s implementation.

Findings from Task 2 will be incorporated into the Cross Walk Document.

TASK 3 - ALTERNAT IVE TREATMENT
TECHNOLOGIES:

Hoch and it’s teaming partner Trussell Technologies
will identify and evaluate various advanced treatment
technologies that can meet potable water standards and
will assess the feasibility of integrating these technologies with the existing wastewater treatment plant infrastructure.

The following subtasks include:

TASK 3.1 SECONDARY WASTEWATER TREATMENT

CHARACTERIZAT ION TM
The performance of the biological treatment process is
the most impactful consideration for optimizing capital cost, operations and maintenance (O&M) costs, ease of
operations, and effluent quality for any type of recycled water, IPR or DPR project. In this task, Hoch’s process subconsultant, Trussell, will characterize the current
performance of the secondary treatment process at CoFB’s Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). In the first month
immediately following notice-to-proceed (NTP), Trussell will work with WWTP operations staff to gather pertinent information to the design, operation, and performance
of the WWTP. Requests for information will include, but are not limited to, as-built drawings, process equipment information (e.g., blowers), two years of daily process and lab data (e.g., BOD, TKN, ammonia, nitrate, SRT, MLSS,
MLVSS, SVI, DO, etc.), and diurnal trends from SCADA (e.g, flows). The project team will utilize this data, to perform an evaluation of the secondary treatment process. The main goal of this evaluation is to assess whether the biological process is robust enough to reliably feed a high-quality secondary effluent to a tertiary treatment system or
advanced water purification facility. A well-performing biological process is vital to ensure that recycled water or potable reuse regulations are met downstream.

Recommendations will be provided for any potential
process optimizations that are identified which may
include simple operational target revisions (e.g., DO, SRT, etc.) and/or identification of infrastructure modifications (e.g., blowers, process analyzers, basin modifications, etc.) in order to optimize the performance of the WRF.). The
evaluation will also include projected capital and O&M
costs associated with any proposed process modifications.

Trussell will summarize all data, analyses, recommendations, and costs in a draft Secondary Wastewater Treatment
Characterization TM. Following a workshop (included
under Task 10 and City review of the draft TM, a final
Secondary Wastewater Treatment Characterization TM will be developed and submitted.

TASK 3.2 – TREATMENT TECHNOLOGY EVALUAT ION
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DPR to meet current regulations. Trussell will present and compare the various treatment train options for each
alternative, including considerations such as capital cost, operations cost and challenges, maintenance cost and
challenges, treatment efficacy, and layout considerations. • Technologies Evaluated for Recycled Water Include:
• Cloth Filters
• Granular Media Filters
• Membrane Filters
• Ozone
• UV
• Chlorine
• Technologies Evaluated for Advanced Water Purification Facilities (IPR and DPR) Include:
• Ozone
• Biologically Activated Carbon Filters
• Ultrafiltration Membranes
• Reverse Osmosis Membranes
• UV-AOP
• Environmental Storage Buffer
• Engineered Storage Buffer
• Chlorine
Additionally, the evaluation will include an investigation specific to the reverse osmosis (RO) process. By optimizing RO recovery, CoFB can maximize the production of
high-quality purified effluent produced from its available wastewater sources while also minimizing the flow of RO concentrate that must be discharged. As part of the RO
treatment technology evaluation, the following will be
conducted to better understand the potential for highrecovery RO implementation:
• Site-specific sampling of inorganic constituents (e.g., aluminum, silica) at the WWTP to provide information
on RO scaling potential.
• RO modeling with the site-specific sampling data to
identify the maximum feasible recovery that can be
sustained.
• Evaluation of different high recovery RO technologies such as closed-circuit RO (CCRO), flow-reversal RO
(FRRO), and conventional 3-stage RO.

Trussell will summarize the unit process evaluations in a draft Treatment Technology Evaluation TM. Following a
workshop (included under Task 10) and City review of the draft TM, a final Treatment Train for each recycled water option to be evaluated in the Feasibility Evaluation TM will be developed and submitted.

TASK 3.3 – RECYCLED WAT ER, IPR, AND DPR

FEASIBILITY EVALUAT ION TM
Hoch’s and it’s teaming partner, Trussell, will perform a feasibility evaluation of the selected treatment trains for:
• Alternative 1 - Recycled Water;
• Alternative 2 - Indirect Potable Reuse; and
• Alternative 3 - Direct Potable Reuse
The evaluation will develop conceptual layouts for each alternative. The evaluation will build upon the work
conducted during the treatment technology evaluation to develop conceptual layouts for each alternative, including conveyance infrastructure such as pump stations, storage tanks, and distribution piping. The TM will incorporate a high-level environmental assessment, market analysis, and regulatory evaluation, along with additional criteria, to help guide discussion about each option. The TM will include high level costs for each alternative and a Level/ Class 5 cost estimate developed under Task 7 for the
preferred alternative. The feasibility study will also consider other barriers to implementation such as regulatory
requirements, environmental buffer considerations, RO
brine discharge considerations, and pipeline alignment
challenges.

Hoch and Trussell will summarize the findings of the
evaluations in a draft Recycled water, IPR & DPR Feasibility TM. Following the City’s review of the draft TM, a final Recycled Water, IPR & DPR Feasibility TM will be developed and submitted.

TASK 3 DELIVERABLES
• Secondary WW Characterization TM
• Treatment Technology Evaluation TM
• Recycled Water, IPR & DPR Feasibility TM
TASK 4 - HYDRAULIC AND SYSTEM ANALYSIS:

Hoch will review the City’s existing hydraulic model for the sewer system and develop recommendations for impacts
related to recycled water, IPR and DRP.

Hoch will review the existing hydraulic conditions and
develop a Hydraulic Grade map to help the City make
informed decisions related to each alternative. The analysis will include identifying pipeline locations and necessary infrastructure modifications to support the delivery of recycled water, IPR and DPR.

TASK 4 DELIVERABLES
• Hydraulic System Map
TASK 5 - REGULATORY REVIEW:

TASK 5.1 – REGULATORY/PERMITT ING REVIEW
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of potential environmental constraints as part of the
Feasibility Report, HELIX will prepare a high-level
environmental summary that will identify relevant
regulatory requirements, including water quality standards, permitting processes, and any applicable environmental
regulations (e.g., CEQA). HELIX will provide Hoch and the City with recommendations regarding next steps in the
environmental compliance process, including:
• Identification of anticipated future environmental studies necessary to support the CEQA compliance document
or environmental permit applications, if applicable.

These could include jurisdictional delineation(s) of
waters of the U.S./waters of the State, focused surveys for rare plants or protected wildlife species, and/or
design of greenhouse gas emissions mitigation.
• Whether the potential for significant impacts has been identified at the initial screening level that indicates that the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report
(EIR) would be necessary, or whether a Mitigated
Negative Declaration (MND) may be appropriate.
• Anticipated permit requirements associated with effects to waters of the U.S./waters of the State, such as a Clean Water Act Section 404 Permit, Clean Water Act Section
401 Water Quality Certification, and California Fish
and Game Code Section 1602 Streambed Alteration
Agreement.
• The anticipated timeline and cost for CEQA compliance, additional studies, and permit preparation and process. • These recommendations will be presented in letter
format, revised once based on comments from Hoch
and the City.
• This task includes time for general project team and
City coordination via email, conference calls, or other video conferencing media. No in-person meetings are
included but can be provided at an additional cost.
• The results of HELIX’s assessment and recommendations will be incorporated into the Environmental Assessment
Summary Technical Memorandum to be prepared as
described in Task 8 below.

TASK 5.2 – AGENCY COORDINAT ION
Hoch will work with the City to engage with regulatory
agencies, including the State Water Resources Control
Board and local authorities, to identify potential challenges and solutions for compliance.

Hoch will develop figures, summaries, and coordinate
meetings as necessary to help the City.

TASK 6 - PUBLIC AND STAKEHOLDER
ENGAGEMENT:

TASK 6.1 – STAKE HOLDER COORDINAT ION
Hoch will implement a comprehensive stakeholder
coordination program to engage with local agencies,
community groups, and the public throughout the
project duration. Our approach begins with a detailed
stakeholder analysis to identify key stakeholders, assess their knowledge levels, understand specific concerns,
and determine preferred communication channels. This
systematic analysis will inform the development of a
strategic communication plan designed to build awareness, trust, and support for the proposed water reuse project.

The plan will outline specific outreach methods, messaging frameworks, and engagement timelines tailored to each
stakeholder group’s needs and interests.

To ensure effective communication across diverse
audiences, Hoch will develop and distribute a variety of informational materials including newsletters, fact sheets, infographics, and digital content that clearly explain the project’s purpose, benefits, and impacts. These materials will address critical topics such as water quality standards, treatment processes, safety protocols, environmental
benefits, and cost considerations. Special attention will be given to creating materials that effectively communicate technical aspects of Indirect Potable Reuse (IPR) and Direct Potable Reuse (DPR) in accessible, easy-to-understand
language. The team will utilize multiple communication
channels including direct mailings, email updates, social media platforms, and the project website to maximize
reach and accessibility of project information.

Throughout the project, Hoch will maintain active
engagement with regulatory agencies, local officials,
community leaders, and environmental groups through
targeted meetings, workshops, and regular project
updates. A dedicated stakeholder feedback system will be established to collect, track, and respond to community input and concerns in a timely manner. This coordinated approach ensures transparent communication while
building trust and understanding among all stakeholders.

The team will regularly assess the effectiveness of
communication strategies through surveys and stakeholder feedback, adjusting approaches as needed to maintain
meaningful dialogue and support for the project. This
comprehensive stakeholder coordination effort will create a foundation of informed understanding and acceptance
of water reuse by proactively addressing misconceptions, highlighting project benefits, and maintaining open lines of communication throughout the project lifecycle.

TASK 6.2 – PUBLIC MEETINGS
Hoch will plan, coordinate, and facilitate two comprehensive public meetings strategically scheduled during key project phases to maximize stakeholder engagement and gather
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meaningful community feedback. The first meeting
will be conducted early in the project phase to present current water supply challenges and future demand
projections, introduce the concept of water reuse and its role in sustainable water management, and explain IPR
and DPR treatment processes and safety protocols. This
initial meeting will also share case studies of successful implementations in other communities and gather initial community concerns and preferences. The second
meeting will be held after preliminary alternatives analysis to present detailed project alternatives and their respective impacts, review water quality standards and regulatory
requirements, discuss cost implications and potential
funding mechanisms, and address concerns raised during
the first meeting.

For each meeting, the meetings will feature informative display boards and handouts that explain technical
concepts in accessible language, complemented by
themed information stations staffed by subject matter
experts. The meetings will cover critical aspects including treatment technology and water quality, environmental
impacts and benefits, infrastructure requirements, cost and rate implications, and construction impacts and
timeline. To ensure comprehensive feedback collection,
multiple input mechanisms will be implemented, including comment cards, electronic polling, and dedicated verbal comment periods. Following each meeting, our team will
compile and analyze all public feedback, incorporating
relevant input into project development, provide response summaries to key concerns, and update stakeholder
communication materials based on common questions. All
meeting materials will be posted on the project website for those unable to attend, and Hoch will maintain ongoing
dialogue through established communication channels to
ensure continuous community engagement throughout
the project duration.

TASK 7 - COST ANALYSIS:

Hoch will develop a Level/Class 5 cost estimate for each alternative, creating a preliminary estimate to assess project feasibility and guide early decision-making. This estimate will include broad approximations of capital, operating, and maintenance costs, with an accuracy range typically between -30% and +50%. Key activities include defining
the project’s general scope and gathering preliminary data, including anticipated treatment processes, distribution infrastructure, and potential permitting requirements.

The final deliverable will document all assumptions,
methodologies, and sources used, providing decisionmakers with a high-level financial overview and a basis for determining potential funding and resource allocation.

Estimates will include costs for capital expenditures,
operation, and maintenance of the selected recycled
water treatment alternatives. The cost estimates will allow the City to compare implementing recycled water against other water supply alternatives. Hoch will not develop
costs for additional supply alternatives.

TASK 8 - ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:

Hoch’s subconsultant, HELIX, will identify potential project impacts from implementation of the proposed project,
including energy requirements/standards, greenhouse
gas emissions, and potential reductions in treated
water discharges to the ocean and provide a qualitative summary of anticipated impacts that may result from the project that would warrant more detailed analysis once
the project description is fully complete for CEQA analysis.

HELIX will evaluate potential impacts on the environment, including local ecosystems, and identify design features, permits, and/or mitigation measures to reduce potentially significant impacts where applicable.

The results of the assessment will be incorporated
into an Environmental Assessment Summary Technical
Memorandum for Hoch and City review, and HELIX will
revise based on one round of Hoch and City comments.

TASK 8 DELIVERABLES:
• Environmental Assessment Summary TM
TASK 9 - DRAFT AND FINAL REPORTS:

TASK 9.1 – FEASIBILITY REPORT
Hoch will use the information developed in the previous task to complete a USBR Title XVI Feasibility Report. The Report will be developed using Reclamations WTR 11-01
formatting guidelines. At a minimum, the feasibility study will cover the following information:
• Introductory Information
• Statement of Problems & Needs
• Water Recycling Opportunities
• Description of Alternatives
• Economic Analysis
• Selection of the Proposed Recycle Project
• Environmental Considerations and Potential Effects
• Legal and Institutional Requirements
• Financial Capability of Sponsor
• Research Needs
Hoch will present findings at a mid-course meeting by
January 31, 2025 and will incorporate feedback and
submit the Final Project Report by October 15, 2025.

Our schedule assumes an amendment to Agreement
D2305010, extending the critical due date of May 31,
2025 to October 15, 2025. Should the granting agency
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not approve an extension, Hoch will work with the city to revise the project schedule to the original critical due date of 5/31/2025.

TASK 9.2 – CROSS WALK DOCUMENTAT ION

PREPARAT ION
Hoch will conduct a crosswalk between the Bureau of
Reclamation’s Title XVI Feasibility Study and the SWRCB’s Water Recycling Funding Planning Study. The State Board allows for this budget conserving approach to meeting the study contents outlined in Agreement No D2305010. Hoch
will compare and analyze the content of both documents
to identify similarities, differences and areas of overlap and will create a mapping or alignment table that outlines the corresponding sections or topics in both documents, serving as a guide for the crosswalk analysis. Hoch will draft a report which will serve as the WRFP Planning
Document, incorporating the alignment table, integrating shared data and information between the documents and
develop sections to cover gaps between both documents.

Most of the technical details prescribed in WTR 11-01
are duplicative of requirements in the WRFP guidance
documents with a few exceptions. We anticipate that
the WRFP requirement to characterize wastewater and
facilities will necessitate additional research and analysis above and beyond that detailed in the Bureau of
Reclamation Feasibility Report. Our proposed approach
to characterizing secondary wastewater, is proposed under Task 3, and will meet the intent of the WRFP guidelines.

We also anticipate a gap associated with recycled water market assurances as it is not a requirement of WTR 11- 01 and will be incorporated into the WRFP Crosswalk
documentation for submittal to the Board.

TASK 9 DELIVERABLES:
• One Draft Feasibility Report
• One Final Feasibility Report with comments from the
Draft Report incorporated
• Crosswalk Comparison of WRFP Planning Study and
Title 16 Feasibility Study
• Mandatory Use Ordinance or Recycled Water User
Contract Template
TASK 9 ASSUMPT IONS:
• Crosswalk documentation will be prepared after the
development of the Bureau Feasibility Report.
• Our cost proposal assumes either implementation of
the mandatory use ordinance or development of a user
contract.

TASK 10 PROJECT MANAGEMENT:

TASK 10.1 INVOICE STATUS REPORTS
Hoch will prepare monthly invoices, including expenditures by task, hours worked by project personnel, and other
direct expenses with the associated backup documentation.

Monthly status reports will accompany each invoice
and include comparisons of monthly expenditures and
cumulative charges to budget by Task, including costto-complete, earned value, cash flow, and certified firm participation. Under this task, we will provide overall leadership and team strategic guidance aligned with the City’s objectives and coordinate, monitor, and control the project resources to meet the technical, communication, and contractual obligations required for developing and implementing the project scope.

TASK 10.2 MANAGEMENT, COORDINAT ION AND

MEETINGS
Hoch’s Project Manager (PM) will manage and coordinate
the technical and scope issues of the overall project.

Progress meetings will be conducted as appropriate.

Hoch will also coordinate with the City to communicate
the status of the project.

Kick-Off Meeting – We will host an initial meeting to
discuss the application schedule, identify team member
roles and responsibilities, and review data requests. Most critically, we will clarify the project’s scope of work, budget, schedule. We will also engage in a strategic discussion regarding how to effectively address and align with the funding program’s scoring criteria and vet a technical
narrative that best responds to the funding opportunity’s evaluation criteria.

Schedule Development – Hoch will develop a detailed
schedule with key milestones and check-ins (driven by
the submittal deadline) that builds in time for the City to review, provide input, and issue final approvals and signatures prior to submittal.

Meetings and Workshops – Hoch will coordinate regular
progress meetings with the City’s PM as necessary and
will assume two progress meetings a month. Workshops
will be held at the key project milestones including the Secondary Wastewater Characterization, the Alternative
Evaluation and the Feasibility Study workshop.

TASK ASSUMPT IONS:
• Kick-off meeting will be held in person by Hoch’s Project Manager and Deputy Project Manager.
• Additional workshops and regular meetings will be
virtual.
• Hoch assumes up to 14 regular progress meetings
attended by Hoch’s Project Manager and the City’s
Project Manager.

SCOPE OF WORK
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• Three, two-hour workshops will be held, and attended
by Hoch Project Manager, Deputy Project Manager,
and subcontractors.
• City Staff will provide the following:
• Necessary information on the facilities and
respond to additional requests for information.
• Site access for site visits, with an operator familiar with facility as required.

TASK 11 – GRANT ADMINISTRAT ION (OPT IONAL)
Hoch proposes to administer the Water Recycling Funding Program award with the State Water Resources Control
Board. A well-administered grant ensures that the
grantee remains in good standing with funding agencies
- a pivotal factor often considered in determining future awards. Hoch has a successful track record of post-award compliance activities. When providing post-award support, our first priority is to ensure the project is implemented in compliance with the terms of the grant agreement, which ensures that all stipulated funds are received as anticipated.

Tasks performed include contract amendments, progress
reporting, invoicing, financial reporting, auditing, final report writing, and project close out activities. We also review the agreement for all legislative and regulatory requirements and work with appropriate staff to ensure
compliance as the project is implemented. The following list outlines our efforts:

Establish a comprehensive administrative schedule,
including dates for which deliverables, reports, invoices, and other key submittals must be prepared and submitted to the granting agency.
• Develop a convenient process with the client for
requesting and receiving source documentation
required to complete reporting and invoicing activities. • Implement stringent internal quality control protocols and establish protocol for client review, approval,
signature (as needed) and submittal of deliverables.
• Access and utilize current official forms, as required by granting agency.
• Establish a master tracking workbook as the primary tool to comprehensively track grant budget, expenditures,
project schedule, and deliverables.
• Provide guidance to clients on eligible costs and
opportunities to fully utilize grant funds.
• Coordinate with granting agency, client staff, and
funding agency to correct any issues that might arise
related to reports or invoices.
• Work with granting agency and client to amend grants
in a timely manner, as needed.
• Participate in teleconferences and meetings with
client, partners, and granting agency related to grant
administration, as needed.
• Prepare project closeout and post-project reports that are responsive to granting agency requirements.
• Utilize the preferred method of delivery to submit
reports and deliverables to the granting agency.
• Develop a file-share system with the client to
systematically upload and download all project
documentation throughout the life of the grant.

Hoch typically utilizes a file-sharing platform such as SharePoint or DropBox.

Hoch will provide ongoing tracking and accounting of
all eligible grant expenses through a master tracking
workbook in order to account for required local match
and cumulative draw requests. Hoch will also prepare
and submit invoice backup documentation packets to the
funding agency, as needed.

TASK 11 DELIVERABLES:

WRFP: Draft project report, mid-course meeting, Division Form 260 and 261, final project report with reimbursement requests for electronic payout.

SCOPE OF WORK
Hoch’s Funding
team helped
Helix Water
District win
$10.3M for the
Phase 4-Urban
Community
Drought Relief
Program Awards.
“Big thank you to you and your
team for helping put together
such an excellent application
package. We were the only
San Diego County applicant to
win an award this round! Look
forward to working together
again. Thank you again for all
of your help.”
Jennifer Bryant, Helix Water
District
TAB F
Budget and Schedule
of Charges
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Provide a “Not to Exceed” amount and a list of Personnel Rates, Equipment Charges,Travel Reimbursement Costs, and Job Descriptions for Personnel. Please be aware that prevailing wage rates apply to preconstruction work, such as inspection and land surveying, for public works projects.

TAB F

BUDGET AND SCHEDULE OF CHARGES
Please find our budget and schedule of charges at the end of this document.

TAB G
Work Schedule
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Provide a schedule for completion of work.

TAB G

WORK SCHEDULE
The schedule for completion of the work is below. If awarded, Hoch will provide a detailed schedule of work in Microsoft Project. Our schedule assumes a completion date of October 15, 2025, and assumes an amendment to Grant Agreement No. D2305010, extending the critical due date from 5/31/2025 to 10/15/2025. Should the granting agency not approve an extension, Hoch will work with the city to revise the project schedule to the original critical due date of 5/31/2025.

TASK
2024 2025

NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT
Proposal
Contracting
Task 1 - Project Kick-Off
Task 1.3 - Data Collection & Review
Task 2- Recycled Water Market
Assessment
Task 3.1 - Secondary WW
Characterization and TM
Task 3.2 - Recycled Water
Treatment Tech Evaluation and TM
Task 3.3-Recycled Water, IPR and
DPR Feasibility Evaluation and TM
Task 4 - Hydraulic and System
Analysis
Task 5 - Regulatory Review
Task 6 - Public and Stakeholder
Engagement
Task 7 - Cost Analysis
Task 8 - Environmental Assessment
Task 9 - Draft and Final Reports
Task 10 - Grant Administration
(Optional)
TAB H
Insurance
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The individual or firm receiving the contract shall procure and maintain for the durationof the contract, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to propertythat may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by theConsultant, his agents, representatives, employees or subcontracts as set forth in Section 5.0 of Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein. Anyrequests for reduction in the insurance amount shall be included in the proposal. The costof such insurance shall be included in the consultant’s proposal.

TAB H

INSURANCE

SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE

THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.

INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE
INSURER F :

INSURER E :

INSURER D :

INSURER C :

INSURER B :

INSURER A :

NAIC #
NAME:

CONTACT
(A/C, No):

FAX
E-MAIL
ADDRESS:

PRODUCER
(A/C, No, Ext):

PHONE

INSURED
COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: REVISION NUMBER:

IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed.

If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).

THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS

CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.

OTHER:
(Per accident)
(Ea accident)
$
$
N / A
SUBR
WVD
ADDL
INSD

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS

CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. $
$
$
$ PROPERTY DAMAGE
BODILY INJURY (Per accident)
BODILY INJURY (Per person)

COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT

AUTOS ONLY

AUTOS ONLY AUTOS

NON-OWNED

OWNED SCHEDULED

ANY AUTO

AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY
Y / N

WORKERS COMPENSATION

AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY
OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED?
(Mandatory in NH)
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below
If yes, describe under

ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE
$
$
$
E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT
E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE
E.L. EACH ACCIDENT
ER

OTH- STATUTEPER
(MM/DD/YYYY) LIMITS POLICY EXP (MM/DD/YYYY)

POLICY EFF LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER INSR
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space is required)

EXCESS LIAB
UMBRELLA LIAB EACH OCCURRENCE $
AGGREGATE $
$
OCCUR

CLAIMS-MADE
DED RETENTION $
PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $
GENERAL AGGREGATE $
PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $
MED EXP (Any one person) $
EACH OCCURRENCE $

DAMAGE TO RENTED
PREMISES (Ea occurrence) $

COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY

CLAIMS-MADE OCCUR
GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER:

POLICY PROJECT LOC

CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE (MM/DD/YYYY)

CANCELLATION

CERTIFICATE HOLDER
The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD
HIRED

AUTOS ONLY
6/6/2024
Champion Risk & Insurance Services, L.P.
12264 El Camino Real, Ste 350
San Diego CA 92130
858-369-7900 800-829-0807
[email protected]
Continental Casualty Company 20443
HOCHCON-01 Hartford Property and Casualty 34690
Hoch Consulting APC
804 Pier View Way, Suite 100
Oceanside CA 92054
1147344066
A X 2,000,000
X 1,000,000
10,000
2,000,000
4,000,000
X
Y Y B6074671505 4/28/2024 4/28/2025
4,000,000
A 1,000,000
X
X X
Y 7014679091 4/28/2024 4/28/2025
A X X 6074671519 4/28/2024 4/28/2025 3,000,000
3,000,000
X 10,000
B 72 WEC AX7JFD 4/28/2024 4/28/2025 X
1,000,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
A Professional Liability MCH288376343 4/28/2024 4/28/2025 Each Claim Aggregate limit 3,000,000
3,000,000
30 days except 10 for non payment
Proof of Insurance
TAB I
Consultant
Agreement
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The City’s standard consultant services agreement is attached as Exhibit A. Please identify if your firm would have any issues with the provisions of the City’s standard consulting services agreement. All requests for amendments to language in the agreement must be included in the proposal.

Hoch Consulting has no issues with the City’s Standard Consulting Agreement.

TAB I

CONSULTANT AGREEMENT

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Hoch's vision is "to provide value to our clients, our community, and our employees." We take this statement to heart and have adopted an official giveback policy that includes all full-time and part-time employees to participate in a paid volunteer day or activity each year. Hoch employees record upcoming volunteer opportunities and usually agree to participate in the same giveback day activity. Those employees who cannot or choose not to participate in the group giveback day activity can utilize this time to join in another volunteer opportunity.

Past activities have included blood donations, charity drives in partnership with Water for People, participation in Habitat for Humanity construction activities, and civic cleanups to remove polluting litter and debris from the community in partnership with "I Love a Clean San Diego." We typically involve ourselves in the communities where we work. If provided with the opportunity to contract with the City of Fort Bragg, Hoch intends to offer City-based volunteer opportunities to our staff. We can coordinate our community involvement with the City staff liaison for the contract if desired.

February 23, 2024 | 3:00pm

FEE PROPOSAL FOR

RECYCLED WATER FEASIBILITY
STUDY
11/15/2024 | 2:00 PM

FEE PROPOSAL

Fort Bragg City CouncilNovember 25, 2024

Fort Bragg City Council
November 25, 2024