project identification, preliminary design, geotechnical investigation oversight, completion of full Feasibility Studies, and support during Scoring Committee meetings.
Los Angeles County Metro (Metro) Water and Sustainability On-Call Services, Los Angeles, CA. Mr. Wessel supports the overall contract management for providing on-call consulting services to LA Metro. Geosyntec’s scope of work covers a wide array of service areas, including industrial wastewater, stormwater, and sustainability. Chris helped Metro establish their Construction Water Program and their Low Impact Development Program, and continues to serve as the lead consultant of those programs on behalf of Metro.
One Water LA Project, City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works. Los Angeles, CA. Project Manager for Task 8 (Stormwater Infrastructure Master Plan) of the One Water LA Project, which involves the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation, Bureau of Engineering, and Department of Water and Power. Project tasks include the collection and analysis of all existing and available stormwater infrastructure spatial data within the City of Los Angeles, and the analysis of system performance over the next 25 years.
Southbay Beach Cities Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program (CIMP) Implementation, Manhattan Beach, CA. Since 2015, Mr. Wessel has been managing the implementation of the Beach Cities CIMP on behalf of the cities of Manhattan Beach (lead agency), Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Torrance. Responsibilities include stormwater and non-stormwater sampling (outfall and receiving water), data processing and analyses, and annual reporting per the Los Angeles MS4 Permit.
City of Los Angeles LID Handbook, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. Responsible for drafting the technical sections of the City of Los Angeles’ new LID Handbook. Specific content included residential BMP design guidance and factsheets, large development BMP design guidance and feasibility criteria, constraint mapping, and technical writing. The Handbook was designed to be highly user-friendly while still remaining technically advanced.
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Environmental On-Call Services, Los Angeles, CA. Mr.
Wessel is the Project Manager overseeing and managing Geosyntec’s prime contract with LAWA, which includes services in stormwater compliance, noise management, remediation, and sustainability, among others. As part of his responsibilities, Mr. Wessel manages LAX’s Work Plan and Implementation Report for PFAS investigations at the airport, and currently leads the Geosyntec team in its assessment of solutions for AFFF impacts in the West Campus Fire System.
He also assisted with LID review and support for multiple projects at LAX, supporting LAWA with analyses and coordination for regional project approval and the creation of a LID crediting system.
YOSHIYE ANDERSEN, E.I.T. (CA) civil water resources design construction management
regulatory compliance
EDUCATION
B.S., Environmental Science and Engineering, Harvard College, Cambridge, MA, 2016
REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certificate
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certificate
CAREER SUMMARY
Ms. Andersen has over five years of experience working on a variety of projects, such as stormwater planning, civil design, construction management, wet and dry weather flow monitoring, strategic water resources management, emergency response, regulatory compliance, HEC-RAS modeling, and investigatory fieldwork. She pursued Environmental Science and Engineering with a focus on water resources during her undergraduate degree.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Wilmington Neighborhood Greening Project, Wilmington, CA, City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering. Design, permitting, fieldwork, and stormwater sampling. This City of Los Angeles project, funded through the LA County SCWP, includes the installation of a 5.5 AF stormwater detention tank beneath ballfields that will pump recycled water supply to the local water reclamation plant. Responsibilities include project management and coordinating a diverse subconsultant team, completion of the pre-design report, production of civil design construction drawings and specifications, fieldwork oversight, permitting coordination, stormwater sampling, and the development of O&M plans and post-construction monitoring plans.
Rolling Hills Estates Stormwater Capture Project, City of Rilling Hills Estates, CA. Design, bid phase support, construction management. This project involves the evaluation, design, and installation of stormwater infiltration infrastructure in the City of Rolling Hills estates to provide water quality treatment associated with local MS4 permit compliance. The project team performed investigations to determine the extent of the damage to a City storm drain and designed a replacement, conducted site investigations, produced construction drawings, developed bid materials and evaluated submitted bids. Currently performing construction management.
Willows Wetland TRP Project, City of Gardena, CA. Concept Development and Grant Application. The Gardena Willows Wetlands Preserve provides protection to natural wetland habitat. The project team performed drainage area delineations and developed preliminary BMP concepts, desktop utility and soil data analysis and evaluation of as-built stormwater infrastructure.
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The project team performed site visits and coordinated with the local non-profit group to develop a grant application for the LA County Safe Clean Water Program Technical Resources Program.
The project team also developed grant application submittals and presentation materials. The project was accepted by the local Watershed Area Steering Committee for funding.
Gateway Water Management Authority Regional Recycled Water Project Grant Application, Los Angeles, CA. Project evaluations, grant application, member agency coordination. The Gateway Water Management Authority (GWMA) sought to develop a regional recycled water project application. Geosyntec collected information about the member agency projects and developed a multi-agency grant application. The project team evaluated potential grant opportunities to determine the most compatible opportunity for the eligible projects, provided regular updates to the GWMA member agencies, and developed and presented project information to the grant agencies. The grants were successfully obtained from the CA Prop 1 Round 2 funds.
San Fernando Valley Green Streets Projects, North Hollywood, CA, LASAN. Civil design, field investigation, and construction management. This project aims to increase groundwater recharge in the San Fernando Groundwater Basin and eliminate nuisance flooding that occurs in the region.
The project included the installation of drywells strategically placed in the public right of way to capture significant flows in key drainage areas along with rain. Responsibilities included performing field investigations of utilities to inform the design, field testing to calculate stormwater capture potential of the drywell systems, civil engineering plan sets, and construction oversight working with multiple subcontractors and LA City inspectors to ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to design.
Bending the River Back into the City, Los Angeles, CA, Metabolic Studio. Design, field sampling, regulatory compliance, and construction management. This project will place a diversion structure in the LA River to guide water toward a treatment station located near the Los Angeles State Historic Park that will provide irrigation to the surrounding park area. Responsibilities include providing design and researching alternatives for low-flow diversion pipes and the water treatment system, collection and analysis of field samples to ensure regulatory compliance and writing environmental reports to the required regulatory agencies reporting results.
SCG Playa Del Rey Well Abandonment Site Plans, Playa del Rey, CA, Southern California Gas Company. Design. SoCalGas will be plugging and abandoning inactive well sites at the Playa del Rey facility. Responsibilities include taking field measurements at each well site and creating site plans to support permit applications for SoCalGas.
Long Beach Drywells Pilot Project, Long Beach, CA. City of Long Beach. Civil design, construction administration. This project included the development a pilot drywell system in the City of Long Beach to help determine the feasibility of future drywell projects and alleviate nuisance flooding while also contributing to the augmentation of the groundwater table in the local area. Responsibilities included full construction stormwater infrastructure design and construction administration.
DANIEL LEE, P.E., CCM
Senior Principal Engineer
civil design
construction management
stormwater management
EDUCATION
M.S., Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering, University of California Los Angeles, 2007 B.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California Los Angeles, 2006
REGISTRATION
Professional Civil Engineer, CA, License No. 73263
Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA)
Certified Construction Specifier (CCS)
Envision™ Sustainability Professional (ENV SP)
Qualified SWPPP Developer/Practitioner (QSD/QSP)
National Association of Sewer Service Companies
(NASSCO) Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP)
Certified Inspector
CAREER SUMMARY
Mr. Lee, PE, CCM, has over 19 years of experience working on a variety of private and public development projects in all phases of the project life cycle, including planning, engineering design, regulatory compliance, and construction management. Mr. Lee’s experience focuses on development of land development projects; water infrastructure (treatment, storage, and distribution); and stormwater facilities. Other work experience includes hydrology and hydraulics modeling; stormwater management; infrastructure planning; design of streets, drainage, and sanitary sewer facilities; LEED projects; and 3D BIM projects.
Construction Services
San Fernando Valley Green Streets Infrastructure Program, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. Program Manager/Engineer of Record. Provided a program of design-build services including planning, outreach, design, permitting, procurement, construction, maintenance, and monitoring services for implementation of green streets infrastructure projects in the San Fernando Valley area of City of Los Angeles. The program, through implementation of 5 separate projects, will provide stormwater capture and groundwater recharge of approximately 470 acre-feet per year from 600 acres of tributary drainage area. The program elements include installation of drywells, diversion structures, storm drains, catch basins, curb outs, rain gardens, and landscaping in the public right-of-way.
Van Nuys Green Streets, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles CA. Project Manager/Engineer of Record. Provided design-build services including planning, outreach, design, permitting, procurement, construction, maintenance, and monitoring services for installation of 21 drywells and pre-treatment systems (bio-retention planter and porous concrete gutter) in public right-of-way to provide stormwater capture and groundwater recharge of up to 75 acre-feet per year.
MTA 35KV Electrical Equipment Relocation, MTA and Metabolic Studio, Los Angeles, CA. Construction Manager.
Provided design-build services including design, agency coordination, construction management, inspection and testing, construction bidding, and construction (subcontractor) for relocation of removal of existing and Daniel Lee, P.E., CCM
installation of new 35KV switchgear, 500KVA transformer, 480V distribution boards, and miscellaneous improvements at MTA Gold Line Yard Facility.
Los Angeles Aqueduct UV Filtration Plant, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Los Angeles, CA. Project Engineer. Provided construction support services for construction of 650 MGD UV treatment facility, which included installation of pipelines up to 144 inches in diameter, 48-inch diameter medium pressure UV reactor trains, utility station and electrical building, inlet and outlet channels, weir gates, and 15,000 square feet metal building, at terminal point of the LA Aqueduct. Construction support services included engineering support for equipment procurement and construction, inspections, assistance with start-up, testing, and commissioning, scheduling, and punchlist development and tracking.
Wilson Reservoir Replacement, City of South Pasadena, San Gabriel, CA. Resident Engineer. Provided construction management services for replacement of existing reservoir facilities with new 1.3 MG concrete reservoir, clearwell, 6,500 GPM pump station, and operations building while maintaining existing water production services through use of temporary facilities. Construction management services include resident engineering and inspections, document control, schedule and pay application reviews, change order negotiations, and assistance with start-up and commissioning.
Stormwater Management
Valley Plaza Park North Stormwater Capture, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. Lead Civil Engineer. Currently providing complete civil engineering services from planning to final design and permitting of a regional stormwater capture facility with a tributary watershed of 900 acres. The facility consists of a 22 ac-ft subsurface infiltration gallery, a 30-cfs stormwater pump station, a low flow diversion from existing LA County Flood Control District 144”Wx126”H RCB, pre-treatment BMP, and other associated appurtenances and miscellaneous park improvements.
LA River/Downtown Low Flow Diversion Projects, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. Project Director/Civil Engineer of Record. Provided civil engineering services, as a subconsultant, for civil design of low flow diversion systems from large stormwater outfalls at 3 different locations to the LA River. Scope of work included hydraulic design and civil drawings and specifications from preliminary design to 100% construction documents. Diversion systems include diversions from: 1) 11’-6”Wx13’H RCB (location R2-2); 2) 12’Wx9’H RCB, 7’-6” Reinforced Concrete Arch Pipe, and 12’Wx10’H RCB (location R2-G); and 3) two 90” RCPs (location R2-J). Typical low flow diversion system consists of existing storm drain modification for diversion, trash collection structure, pump station, and flow meter.
Van Nuys Terminal Stormwater Improvement, Chevron, Los Angeles CA. Project Manager/Engineer of Record.
Provided design, permitting, construction support, and inspection services as Engineer of Record for construction of a stormwater management system including 50,000-gallon underground containment vault, clarifier, lift station, Daniel Lee, P.E., CCM
metering system, and repair of existing stormwater treatment system to comply with industrial stormwater discharge requirements.
Carlsbad Desalination Plant (Stormwater), Kiewit Shea Desalination, Carlsbad CA. Project Engineer/Engineer of Record. Provided stormwater management design services as Engineer of Record and QSD/QSP (stormwater portion only) for development of a new 6-acre saltwater desalination plant, including pretreatment and post treatment facilities, electrical, chemical storage, and administration buildings, clearwell, product water tank, and intake pump station, currently under construction. Services provided include preparation of SUSMP, SWPPP, and Drainage Study documents.
Hansen Dam Wetlands Restoration, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles CA. Project Engineer. Provided complete engineering, permitting, and construction support services as project engineer for development of a regional stormwater treatment for a 150 acre watershed contributing to riparian wetlands at Hansen Lake. Project tasks included preliminary design report, drainage analysis, and preparation of construction documents for construction of vegetated infiltration basins and swales, landscaping, and parking lot modifications.
Alvarado Water Treatment Plant SUSMP, City of San Diego, San Diego, CA. Project Engineer. Provided complete engineering, permitting, and construction administration services to retrofit a 7.2-acre water treatment facility with stormwater BMPs. Engineering and construction administration included water quality management plan, grading and drainage improvements.
Civil Design
Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area Overflow Parking Improvement, Los Angeles County Department of Parks & Recreation, Los Angeles, CA. Project Manager/Engineer of Record. Currently providing complete engineering, permitting, and construction support services as Engineer of Record for development of an overflow parking lot at Kenneth State Recreation Area. Proposed development includes 105 parking spaces, retaining walls, and stormwater facilities including infiltration basins.
Los Angeles Reservoir UV Disinfection Plant, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Los Angeles, CA.
Assistant Project Manager/Design Manager. Provided design management, project coordination, and engineering services as assistant design manager for design of 600 MGD UV treatment facility, which includes pipelines and valves up to 144 inches in diameter, 48-inch diameter UV reactor trains, utility station and electrical buildings, and 30,000 square feet metal building, at LA Reservoir.
GE Mobile Water Services Upgrade & Expansion (Civil), General Electric Mobile Water, Fontana, CA. Project Engineer/Engineer of Record. Provided civil engineering services as Engineer of Record (civil portion only) for upgrade of existing wastewater treatment facility including wastewater process, secondary containment, loading, and trash enclosure areas, improvement of site and fire access, fire hydrant relocation, and expansion of existing truck and car parking lot areas. Project tasks included preparation of construction documents, water quality management plan, and permitting.
PHILIP REIDY, P.E. Engineering Design and Design-build
Green Infrastructure/Stormwater Capture/Use Systems
Environmental, Water Resources and Geotechnical Engineering Project and Program Management
EDUCATION
M.S., Civil Engineering/Geotechnical, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts
REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Professional Engineer, Massachusetts #35885
Registered Patent Holder, Advanced Harvesting Controller Logic, US8591147 B2
CAREER SUMMARY
Mr. Reidy has more than 30-years’ experience in stormwater, geotechnical, and environmental engineering in the US and abroad. Mr. Reidy is a seasoned program and project manager having led several multijurisdictional, multi-million-dollar projects in the design and construction of green infrastructure, distributed stormwater management and environmental management systems. His expertise includes design and construction of large-scale underground infiltration and stormwater storage structures, integrated stormwater management and water conservation systems, remote sensing and controller logic. Local project experience includes managing large, multi-stakeholder projects for municipal and regional agencies and private clients.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
East 6th Street Green Infrastructure Corridor (TOS 75), City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering, Los Angeles, California. Mr. Reidy managed the team and directed overall project activities in the civil design for a 0.7-mile stormwater management and streetscape beautification project that decreases local flooding and improves stormwater water quality while providing community benefits to the Boyle Heights neighborhood. The project design includes catch basin connected biofiltration planters with storm drain connected underdrain, tree wells and landscape parkways, and pilot curb extensions. Project deliverables included a Preliminary Design Report (PDR), 100% Design Planset, Specifications, Cost Estimates, and Maintenance Plan.
Descanso Gardens Stormwater Capture Project, Descanso Gardens/ LA County Safe-Clean-Water Program, La Canada Flintridge, CA. Mr. Reidy led the engineering analysis and design of this $8 M LA County Safe-Clean-Water Program project. The project provides approximately 60 acre-feet per year of stormwater runoff water quality improvements and reduces the use of potable water for irrigation at Descanso Gardens by approximately 12 acre-feet per year by diverting stormwater from the Winery Canyon Channel to a 4.6-acre-foot underground storage chamber before its final treatment and use in the Gardens’ onsite landscape irrigation system. The 50-year event peak flow of the Winery Canyon Channel is approximately 660 cubic feet per second (cfs). The project involves surface drainage improvements and porous pavements to manage surface water across the site.
San Fernando Valley Green Streets Infrastructure Program, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. Mr.
Reidy is providing Construction Management support for this aggressive, multi-site program implemented Philip Reidy, P.E.
under 5 separate projects in the San Fernando Valley. The project provides stormwater capture and groundwater recharge of approximately 470 acre-feet per year from 600 acres of tributary drainage area via 46 BMP installation sites encompassing 43 large scale drywells, 104 new catch basins and other stormwater diversion structures.
Headworks West Reservoir Improvements Project, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. Mr. Reidy is project manager for this signature park and civil design project incorporating the roof and grounds of the 52-million-gallon West Reservoir as part of the Headworks Park complex. Geosyntec’s scope includes site grading and drainage, innovative stormwater management, geo-structural engineering, and multi-agency permitting support for this nearly 30 acres of site improvements.
Southeast Los Angeles Cultural Center, San Gabriel & Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy, Los Angeles, CA. Mr. Reidy is providing senior review and project management support for this urban redevelopment project on the LA River near the Rio Hondo Confluence. Geosyntec’s work includes site selection and feasibility studies, conceptual and schematic of geotechnical, civil, hydraulics and hydrology, stormwater management, environmental engineering, and support of permitting, CEQA, and community engagement.
Stormwater Capture and Reuse Community Deployment Program, Ipswich River Watershed, Massachusetts. Mr. Reidy served as program director and chief engineer for design and construction of stormwater capture and use systems for this water-shed wide study. The program included development, construction, and deployment of over 40 harvesting systems at residential and municipal properties throughout the watershed to demonstrate the effectiveness of harvesting systems in offsetting municipal water for non-potable uses.
Site Water Management System, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn, New York. Mr. Reidy led the analysis, design and permitting efforts associated with a site-wide water management system at the 31-acre botanic garden in New York City. The system incorporates real-time sensors and weather-based controls to manage two onsite ponds for stormwater storage and onsite use, and mitigation of combined sewer overflows.
Integrated Stormwater Capture and Site Drainage System, St. Louis Housing Authority Green Retrofit Program, St. Louis, Missouri. Mr. Reidy served as principal engineer for this watershed-level project to implement integrated water conservation and stormwater control systems at seven sites in the City of St.
Louis. The system uses real-time sensor and control systems to integrate weather forecast information with onsite stormwater storage to achieve significant water conservation and combined sewer overflow mitigation.
Stormwater Capture Foundation Recharge System, LendLease, Boston, MA. Mr. Reidy served as project principal engineer for this unique roof water collection and groundwater recharge system used to elevate and maintain groundwater levels in the City’s groundwater protection district to mitigate wood pile foundations deterioration in historic structures.
Stormwater Capture/Combined Sewer Overflow Mitigation System, City of New York Parks and Recreation Department Brooklyn, New York. Mr. Reidy served as project principal and chief engineer for stormwater capture and sewer overflow mitigation at the Bushwick Inlet Park, a waterfront park on the East River in Brooklyn, NY. The project featured collection of surface and green roof run-off to support landscape irrigation at the site and mitigate stormwater flows to combined sewers.
Stephanie Castle Zinn, CPMSM NPDES Water Quality Compliance Multi-Benefit Water Supply Solutions
Remote Sensing Research
Water Resource Policy
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Civil Engineering, University of California, Irvine Master of Urban Planning and Regional Planning, University of California, Irvine Bachelor of Science in Earth System Science, University of California, Irvine
REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Professional in Municipal Stormwater Management
CAREER SUMMARY
Stephanie Zinn has over 14 years of experience in NPDES water quality compliance, multi-benefit water supply solutions, remote sensing research and water resource policy. ly, she has worked with municipal clients in Southern California to view stormwater as a resource and implement stormwater programs in an efficient and effective manner to meet and exceed compliance requirements. She has managed complex water supply and infrastructure analyses as part of EIR technical reports for citywide planning efforts to ensure no significant impacts exist or develop mitigation measurestargeted for improved local water policy.
She has published methodologies to help her clients achieve their compliance goals in more cost-effective ways using tools under the umbrella of artificial intelligence. Her passion is to help her clients implement multi-benefit water resource solutions that are practical to provide for a diverse water supply portfolio and improved watershed health.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
South OC Stormwater Capture Master Planning and Regional Collaboration Framework, Orange County Stormwater Program, California. Assistant Project Manager. Contributing to identification and development stormwater capture projects with climate resiliency and community benefits. Leading preparation of a white paper outlining rationales and options for regional collaboration on watershed project planning, funding and delivery.
BMP Inspection Verification and Maintenance Agreement Plan Checks, County of San Diego, California. Assistant Project Manager. Working with County staff to review constructed stormwater BMPs to confirm they were constructed per plan prior to providing certificate of occupancy. Effort includes reviewing photographs of BMPs, landscape plans and maintenance agreements for consistency.
City of Laguna Woods Stormwater Planning and Engineering Support, City of Laguna Woods, California. Project Manager. Currently serving as Project Manager and overseeing several stormwater planning and engineering projects to support the City. Efforts include advising on trash provisions compliance strategies, performing hydraulic modeling to improve drainage condition throughout the City Stephanie Zinn, CPMSM
and providing engineering support for various capital projects including roadway improvements, trails and parks.
City of Anaheim Stormwater Program Support, Anaheim, California. Project Manager. Currently serving as Project Manager overseeing the City’s Stormwater Program. Effort includes advising on trash provisions compliance, overseeing WQMP guidance for internal staff and applicants, and researching novel approaches for more effective BMP design. Also led the development of guidance for City staff that summarizes the various roles and responsibilities of multiple departments in implementation of the City’s Stormwater Program. Effort has included interviewing Code Enforcement, Building, Utilities, Parks, and Public Works departments over multi-year period on current practices and provide recommendations on how to implement program elements more efficiently to meet and exceed minimum compliance requirements. Ultimate deliverable includes a user-friendly, electronic document that is easy to navigate and offers a step-by-step overview of each departments roles and responsibilities of implementing the Stormwater Program. Stormwater Program Guidance Document may also be used for new staff training.
This section contains Ms. Zinn’s recent experience with her former employer.
City of Brea Harvest and Reuse Feasibility Assessment (2022). Project Manager on progressing the City’s sustainability initiatives by conducting a feasibility assessment of implementing harvest and reuse systems within four parks throughout the City. Assessment includes conceptual design of drainage diversions, sizing and locations of storage systems based off irrigation existing use and infrastructure, and ultimate water treatment requirements for reuse. Recommendation provided for most feasible and cost effective option to be shared with City staff for future final engineering of potential harvest and reuse system(s).
TrashVisionTM Methodology Development and Publication (2019-2022). Developed and co-authored the TrashVisionTM methodology which was published in Computers, Environment and Urban Systems in April 2022 (Using a deep learning model to quantify trash accumulation for cleaner urban stormwater). The methodlogy employs optical capture and machine learning to quantitatively categorize levels of trash accumulation in the urban environment. TrashVisionTM can be implemented by municipalities to expedite on-land visual trash assessments (OVTAs) to assist with California Trash Amendments compliance needs.
Orange County Hotel Combined Graywater and Stormwater Reuse System Design (2020). Served as the technical lead on the design of a multi-benefit water reuse solution for a hotel within Orange County.
Strategy includes a stormwater harvest and reuse system within parking garage due to limited space for atgrade water quality BMPs. Stormwater will be routed through a pretreatment system, into a storage tank, and into a certified water filtration plant for ultimate reuse for lavatory flushing and landscape irrigation.
To maximize efficiency, the system will also tie in greywater sources (e.g. sinks and showers) to allow for a daily source of water for reuse. Return-on-investment assessment results in a 10-year return period that will save money for the hotel in the long term.
City of Anaheim Bio-Char BMP Pollutant Removal Effectiveness Evaluation (2020-present). Project Manage development of Bio-Char BMP to allow for the design and construction of City pretreatment BMP to save on cost and allow for streamlined operation and maintenance. Coordinated with external consultants on BMP removal effectiveness and TAPE/TARP certification protocols to confirm Bio-Char BMP is designed to maximize removal of pollutants within stormwater prior to infiltration.
Hamid Amini, Ph.D., P.E. Water/Wastewater Management
Process Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineer
EDUCATION
Ph.D., Environmental Engineering, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 2011 M.Sc., Environmental Engineering, Iran University of Science & Technology, Tehran, Iran, 2006
B.Sc., Civil Engineering, Iran University of Science & Technology, Tehran, Iran, 2002
REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Engineer, California, No. C 85896
40-Hour HAZWOPER Training in accordance with OHSA 29 CFR 1910.120(e)
CAREER SUMMMARY
Dr. Amini is a Senior Principal in the process engineering and geo-environmental groups of Geosyntec Consultants and leads Geosyntec’s firm-wide process engineering practice group.
Dr. Amini has provided his technical knowledge and experience to a wide range of projects in his years of experience. These projects have involved water and wastewater management process engineering design and construction, sustainable solid waste management design and construction, compliance monitoring, renewable energy generation, hydroelectric power plant design, onshore oil drilling platforms construction quality assurance. Dr. Amini also has experience in conducting feasibility studies, preparing detailed cost analyses, and technical specifications.
Dr. Amini has published several peer-reviewed articles in ISI rated journals and made several presentations at national and international technical conferences and symposiums. Dr. Amini also has experience in teaching and mentoring graduate and undergraduate level classes/students at the University of Central Florida.
PROJECT EXPERIENCES
WATER
BOPU Lake Water Study, Feasibility Study for Reuse of Treated Wastewater for Lake Recharge, Board of Public Utilities, Cheyenne, WY. Project director and technical expert support for preparing the work plan and implementing the feasibility study to reuse treated wastewater to recharge three recreational lakes.
LPVCWD Hill St. Pipeline Interconnection, Engineering Design for Pipeline Interconnection, La Puente Valley County Water District, Baldwin Park, CA. Project director and Engineer of Record for designing an interconnection between two water Hamid Amini, Ph.D., P.E.
utilities (i.e., LPVCWD and CIWS), which provides system redundancy and community service.
LPVCWD Hudson St. Pump Station, Engineering Design for Pump Station and Pipeline Interconnection, La Puente Valley County Water District, Baldwin Park, CA.
Project director and Engineer of Record for designing a new pump station, as well as interconnection, between two water utilities, (i.e., LPVCWD and Suburban Water System [SWS]), which provides system redundancy and community service.
Baldwin Park Operable Unit, Feasibility Study, Design, and Permitting of Nitrate Removal System, La Puente Valley County Water District, Baldwin Park, CA. Project director and Engineer of Record for designing and permitting a 2,500 gallon-per-minute (gpm) nitrate treatment system for potable water supply. The nitrate treatment system will be a new process within an existing groundwater remedy system. The treated water is served to the local communicate for potable use.
Confidential Groundwater Remediation Superfund Site, Design of the Drinking Water Treatment System, San Gabriel Valley, Confidential Client, Los Angeles, CA. Project engineer and assistant project manager for designing and preparing bid documents for construction of a 3 MGD treatment plant to produce drinking water for the La Puente Valley County community.
The main treatment processes of the system include liquid granular activated carbon (LGAC) for treatment of VOCs, 1,2,3-trichloropropane, and PFAS, ion exchange (IX) resin for treatment of perchlorate and PFAS, ultraviolet light/hydrogen peroxide advanced oxidation (UV/Ox) for treatment of 1,4-dioxane, and reverse osmosis (RO) polishing for treatment of inorganics and PFAS to meet drinking water standards.
Confidential Groundwater Remediation Superfund Site, Design of the Groundwater Treatment System, San Gabriel Valley, Confidential Client, Los Angeles, CA. Project manager and Engineer of Record for designing and permitting a 300 gpm groundwater treatment plant.
The remedy system includes major treatment processes including LGAC, UV/Ox, Media Filtration, and RO, as well as extraction wells, inline booster pumps, conveyance pipelines, reservoir, and other ancillary processes.
Omega OU2 Groundwater Remediation, Design of the Water Conveyance Pipeline, Responsible Parties Group, Los Angeles, CA. Project engineer and assistant project manager for designing extraction wells and ~10 miles of groundwater conveyance pipelines. The remedial project includes siting and installation of several groundwater extraction wells, conveyance pipelines, and treatment system. The treated water is planned to be discharged to surface waters.
Catalina DBP Mitigation System, Design of the Disinfectant Byproduct (DBP) Mitigation System on Drinking Water Network, Southern California Edison, Catalina Island, CA. Project manager and engineer performing technology analysis and feasibility study, designing and preparing bid documents, and coordinating and overseeing construction and installation work of the DBP mitigation system on the Catalina drinking water network.
WASTEWATER
Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authorities, Engineering Support for Wastewater Treatment and Permitting, Los Angeles, CA. Project manager and senior Hamid Amini, Ph.D., P.E.
technical support for feasibility studies, treatment system design, permitting and permit compliance, and operation support to Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authorities (LA Metro) for several site facilities.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, Wastewater Treatment System, Palm Springs, CA. Project director and Engineer of Record for engineering-procurement-construction (EPC) of two wastewater treatment system projects for removal of organic loadings through solids handling and SBR system, for total project value of $6 million.
Confidential Mining Client, Alternatives Analysis and Treatment System Design, Denver, CO.
Project manager and design engineer for conducting an alternatives analysis and preparing design documents for industrial/mine wastewater treatment system.
Zume, Wastewater Treatment and Permitting, Camarillo, CA. Project director and senior technical support for designing a TSS treatment system, as well as permitting support and compliance negotiations with the POTW.
Turano Baking Co., Wastewater Treatment System Design, Henderson, NV. Project manager for EPC of a $500,000 wastewater treatment system at the production facility for removal of organic loadings.
Swire Coca-Cola, Fruitland, Idaho, Wastewater Treatment System, Fruitland, ID. Project manager for EPC of a $2 million wastewater treatment system for pH adjustment prior to discharge to the POTW.
Other Water-Related Projects
Hillcrest Country Club, Conceptual Engineering Design of Groundwater Treatment System for Irrigation Use, Hillcrest Country Club, Los Angeles, CA. Senior technical support for feasibility studies and conceptual design for two groundwater extraction wells, conveyance pipeline, two 500,000-gallon storage tanks, as well as a treatment system.
Los Angeles River, Bending the River, Feasibility Study and Engineering Design for Water Treatment System for Irrigation Reuse, Metabolic Studios., Los Angeles, CA.
Senior technical support for conceptual and detailed engineering design of a treatment system to treat water from the Los Angeles River for irrigation reuse.
Edwards Life Sciences Dewatering System, Engineering Design and Permitting Support of Water Treatment System for Irrigation Reuse, Irvine, CA. Senior technical support for feasibility study, permitting support, and detailed engineering design of a pH adjustment system to treat water from a dewatering system for irrigation reuse.
Weber Metals Stormwater Treatment System, Design of Stormwater Collection, Control, and Treatment System, Weber Metals Inc., Long Beach, CA. Assistant project manager and project engineer for designing, permitting, and implementing a new stormwater collection, control, and treatment system for removal of metal constituents from surface runoff water at the Weber Metals Inc. metal forging facility.
JOSE L. AVINA, PE stormwater management
civil design
construction management
EDUCATION
M.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering, California State University, Fullerton, 2016 B.A., Geophysics, University of California, Berkeley, 2013
REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Civil Engineer, California, No. 92876
OSHA 24-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations Worker Certification OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety
CAREER SUMMARY
Mr. Avina has nearly 7 years of experience working on projects involving civil design, construction oversight and management, stormwater management, regulatory compliance, and field work. Mr. Avina’s experience includes work for both private and public clients from design to construction. His graduate studies focused on stormwater management, water and wastewater treatment design, and groundwater modeling.
Project Experience
TOS-62 Wilmington Neighborhood Greening Project, City of Los Angeles, Bureau of Engineering, Los Angeles, CA. Civil designer and assistant project manager for a stormwater diversion and reuse project in the Wilmington neighborhood of Los Angeles. Design includes diversion from an existing 36-inch drain to a 5.5 acre-feet subsurface tank for temporary storage.
Diverted water will be discharged to sewer for treatment at the Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant for downstream reuse.
Descanso Gardens Stormwater Capture and Reuse Project, Descanso Gardens, La CanadaFlintridge, CA. Civil designer and assistant project manager for a stormwater diversion and reuse project in La Canada-Flintridge. Design includes diversion from Winery Canyon Channel to a 4.5 acre-feet subsurface tank for temporary storage. Diverted water will be treated onsite and reused on-site for irrigation.
Isla Vista Trash Capture Project, Santa Barbara County, Isla Vista, CA. Civil designer and assistant project manager for design and installation of full capture devices designed to meet the Trash Amendment and associated 13383 Orders issued by the State Water Board in 2015 and 2017, Jose L. Avina, PE
respectively. Full capture devices include CDS units and connector pipe screens throughout catch basins in the Isla Vista storm drain network.
Dry Weather Flow Abatement Project, Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Riverside County. Lead designer for evaluating conceptual level screening of dry weather flow diversions to meet NPDES and TMDL regulations for bacteria. Developed 13 concept designs including dry weather flow diversion to sewer or UV treatment for 11 unique outfalls in Riverside County.
City of Long Beach Pilot Drywells Project, City of Long Beach Department of Public Works, Long Beach, CA. Civil design, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, and client coordination. Assistant Construction Manager for installation of drywell infiltration systems and stormwater facilities.
Palomar Transfer Station Stormwater Improvements, Confidential Client, Carlsbad, CA. Civil design, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, hydromodification analysis, and client coordination.
Stormwater improvements include new storm infrastructure, pump, and active treatment system.
Assisting client in obtaining construction permits, coordination with City on client’s behalf.
San Fernando Valley Green Streets Project, LASAN, North Hollywood, CA. Design, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, and client coordination. Assistant Construction Manager for installation of drywell infiltration systems and stormwater facilities.
Lankershim Stormwater Diversion Project, LASAN, North Hollywood, CA. Design and drafting of construction documents of stormwater diversion from existing storm drain for groundwater recharge. Role on project: Engineering Support, Assistant Project Manager, Lead Designer.
TOS 14 Low Flow Diversion, City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering, Los Angeles, CA.
Design and drafting civil discipline construction documents for three project locations near downtown Los Angeles. Civil components include site and demolition plans, plans and profiles, and civil sections and details. Role on project: Lead Designer, Engineering Support.
Van Nuys Green Streets Project, LASAN, Pacoima, CA. Provided field oversight for installation of 21 drywells, 19 porous gutters, and 9 bioretention planters in public right-of-way. Conducted hydrology and hydraulic analysis to optimize BMP placement throughout project area. Provided engineering support in drafting design drawings of drywell, porous gutters, and drywells. Role on project: Engineering Support and Field Support.
Carpinteria Via Real Stormwater Improvement Project, City of Carpinteria Public Works, Carpinteria, CA. Conducted drainage analysis in flooding prone areas to recommend stormwater infrastructure improvements and design of detention basin and bioswales. Designed and prepared 30% design drawings. Role on project: Engineering Support.
HALEY BAUER, PE water resources
civil design
construction management
EDUCATION
B.S., Biosystems and Bioproducts Engineering (Environmental and Ecological Engineering), University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2016
REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Civil Engineer, California, No. C 96220
OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification
CAREER SUMMARY
Haley Bauer has over 6 years of experience working on a variety of private and public development projects, including engineering design, construction and post-construction water quality compliance, hydrology and hydraulics, and construction management. Ms. Bauer’s most recent experience includes the development of affordable housing land development projects, stormwater Best Management Practice (BMP) design and water quality compliance in the state of California.
Prior to her work in California, Ms. Bauer spent 2 years as a stormwater engineer for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and during this time she developed standards and guidance documents for the state’s State Revolving Fund (SRF) Program, provided technical review and design support for municipalities applying through the SRF program, and helped write the state’s 2018 NPDES/SDS Permit for Construction Activity. She received her B.S (2016) in Biosystems and Bioproducts Engineering with a focus on environmental engineering and water resources from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities.
Slauson Connect Safe Clean Water Project, Los Angeles, CA. Civil and water resources engineer for the design of a subsurface cistern to provide stormwater capture in the Wildasin Neighborhood of the City of Los Angeles and diversion to the sanitary sewer for regional reuse. The project involves the implementation of multi-benefit BMPs that will improve environmental and water quality, reduce local flooding, and increase the greening and community value of the project area.
The volume of runoff captured by the project will contribute to the City of Los Angeles’ progress towards its Ballona Creek Enhanced Watershed Management Program pollutant reduction targets.
The project also incorporates Green Alley enhancements, including the implementation of highalbedo pavement to reduce the urban heat island effect within the neighborhood.
Fulton Playfield Multi-Benefit Infiltration Project, Redondo Beach, CA. Civil and water resources engineer for the conversion of an existing Los Angeles County flood control subsurface Haley Bauer, EIT
tank located beneath an open green space (Fulton Playfield) in the City of Redondo Beach to a multi-benefit regional infiltration project while maintaining its flood control capacity and function.
The project involves the installation of drywells within the Playfield and the adjacent City streets and modifying the existing weir diversion chamber to divert nearly all stormwater runoff from the 465-acre drainage area to the basin system to infiltrate. The project also incorporates a variety of other benefits, including parkway greening via the installation of parkway bioretention cells along the streets adjacent to the Playfield, public education opportunities through the installation of an ocean-friendly garden along the border of the Playfield, and park enhancements per community stakeholder input.
Rancho Mission Viejo Subarea 3.14 Water Quality Management Plan Review, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA. Civil and water resources engineer providing technical review on behalf of the County of Orange for the Rancho Mission Viejo (RMV) Subarea 3.14 Water Quality Management Plan for the proposed regional C-Complex infiltration basin, which included a review of the Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP), grading plans and storm drain plans associated with the proposed water quality infrastructure to ensure the proposed system would provide adequate water quality treatment for the ultimate 1,300-acre RMV development.
City of Anaheim WQMP Plan Check Review, Anaheim, CA Civil and water resources engineer providing technical review on behalf of the City of Anaheim of WQMPs and associated grading plan sets for a variety of private development projects within the City. ocV!BE Stadium Redevelopment Project, Anaheim, CA. Water resources engineer for the water quality treatment design of the 94-acre stadium redevelopment project around the existing Honda Center within the city of Anaheim in Orange County, including the overall water quality strategy for the project entitlements phase, final water quality improvement plan sets, and final Water Quality Management Plan reports. The project involves redeveloping the existing surface parking surrounding the stadium into community spaces such as a new restaurant row, a concert hall, an amphitheater, and several parks. The water quality strategy for the project includes subsurface infiltration galleries, surface bioinfiltration basins within the community parks, and biofiltration.
City of Brea Harvest and Reuse Assessment, Brea, CA. Water resources engineer for the engineering feasibility assessment and preliminary design for harvest and reuse systems at four parks within the City of Brea. The feasibility assessment includes the determination of the drainage areas tributary to the four parks and the determination of the volume of water available for capture and reuse as irrigation at the park sites. The preliminary design includes the diversion structures to divert flows from the existing stormwater infrastructure to the storage systems, and the storage tank siting and sizing for each park site.
Jeff Williams
Senior Construction Manager construction management & scheduling cost estimating
construction quality assurance/control
constructability reviews
risk management
EDUCATION
University of Notre Dame, Business Management for Contractors, 2007 Orange Coast College, Ornamental Horticulture Program, 1987 Orange Coast College, Construction Management Program, 1985
REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
• California, State Contractors C-8 (Concrete)
#838125
• U.S. Army Corp of Engineers/NAVFAC,
Construction Quality Control Management
Certification
• North Carolina, General Contractor #68559
• ISO 14001:2015 Auditor
• ISO 45001:2018 Auditor
• HAZWOPER 40 Hour
• OSHA 30-Hour Safety
• OSHA Fall Protection
• EM385 40-Hour Safety
• ECATTS 3-28-11
• Anti-Terrorism Awareness Level I
• Asbestos for the Competent Person
• GCI-ICP Certified Inspector
• Certified Construction Manager CMCI# 14242
CAREER SUMMARY
With over 40 years in corporate CQA/CQC, construction risk management, scheduling, and cost estimating Mr. William’s experience include multiple jobsite supervision; remote sites, preparation and implementation of the CQC manual and three phases of control, preparation, and implementation of IIPP/APP; scheduling; safety indoctrination and training of company and subcontractor personnel; construction systems analysis and development; evaluation of architectural and structural drawings; RFI and change order processing; project engineering management; supervision of on-going construction and materials testing; and verification of all inspections and testing, estimating, and sales.
Mr. William’s project experience includes both vertical and horizontal construction on projects up to 100,000 square feet of building and up to 20+ acres of site footprint. New construction and renovation, including historical buildings. Horizontal and site work has included storm drainage, stormwater retention ponds, underground water, sewer, electrical, communication, gas, grading, blasting, paving (asphalt and concrete), retaining walls (cast-in-place, gravity, and CMU), irrigation, and landscape. Vertical work has included structural steel, CMU, cast-in-place concrete, pre-engineered metal buildings, metal framing, wood framing, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire sprinkler, life safety, abatement (ACM and LBP), and interior finishes.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
PROJECT MANAGEMENT QC/QA PROJECTS
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway-Valley Station, Wastewater Treatment Facility, Palm Springs, CA – Mr.
Williams served as Senior Construction Manager for the Design-Build construction of a new above-ground wastewater treatment facility for an existing tourist tramway. Scope of work included grading, civil improvements, a pre-engineered metal building, underground utilities, coordination of and installation Jeff Williams
support for a new electrical service, and installation of the treatment equipment and controls. Project Cost $2,000,000.00. Completed: 2020
Turano Baking Company Wastewater Treatment Facility, Henderson, NV – Mr. Williams served as Senior Construction Manager for the Design-Build construction of a new underground wastewater treatment system at an existing commercial baking facility. Scope of work included demolition of existing improvements and the existing treatment system, underground utilities, precast underground treatment tanks, installation of a prefabricated building to house the dosing equipment, installation of the treatment system, and restoration of the site to its original condition. Project Cost: $550,000.00. Project Completion: 2020 Swire Coca-Cola Wastewater Treatment Plant, Fruitland, ID - Mr. Williams served as Senior Construction Manager for this Design-Build construction of a 1,600 SF pre-engineered metal building housing a pH treatment system at an existing soft drink bottling facility. Scope included earthwork, underground utilities, structural concrete, building erection, plumbing, electrical, lighting, controls, 8,600-gallon underground fiberglass lift station tank, above-ground EQ tanks and caustic tank, skid mounted treatment system, and SCADA system. Project Cost: $2,000,000. Project Completed: 2019 Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Employee Housing Upgrades, Gene, Iron Mountain, Eagle Mountain, and Julian Hinds Pumping Stations, Various Locations, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, California* Mr. Williams served as Project Manager on this Design-Build Project to construct ten new homes at remote pumping stations along the Colorado River Aqueduct. Scope of work included earthwork underground and above-ground utilities, cast-in-place concrete foundations, installation of modular homes, and construction of detached garages utilizing Structural Insulated Panels. Project Cost:
$2,400,000.00. Project Completed: 2018
Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) China Lake North Range Darwin Wash Support Facility - China Lake, California.* Mr. Williams served as Project Manager/Alternate QCM/SSHO for this Design-Build project of a 2,800 SF Dormitory on a remote site. Scope included earthwork, underground utilities, 70 KW generator power, concrete footings and slab, erection of a pre-engineered metal building, and full interior build-out including MEPFS, sleeping quarters, bathrooms, and kitchen. LEED Silver. Project Cost:
$1,669,245. Project Completed: 2017.
Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) China Lake South Range Flash Site UxS High Bay Facility - China Lake, California.* Mr. Williams served as Project Manager/Alternate QCM/SSHO for this Design-Build of a 5,000 SF High Bay hanger for unmanned aerial vehicles. Scope included earthwork, underground utilities, concrete footings and slab, erection of a pre-engineered metal building, full interior build-out included MEPFS, bathroom, and powered hanger doors. LEED Silver. Project Cost: $1,806,515. Project Completed:
2017.
U.S. Army Reserve Center - Knightdale, North Carolina.* Mr. Williams served as Project Manager/Alternate QCM/SSHO for this Design-Bid-Build of a 100,000 SF Army Reserve Center on a 21- acre greenfield site. Included timber harvest, blasting of rock, processing of rock, retaining walls, stormwater retention ponds, all underground utilities, paving, and building core and shell. LEED Silver. Project Cost:
$19,500,000. Project Completed: 2013.
TRACKS MCAGCC - Twentynine Palms, California.* Mr. Williams served as Project Manager for this Design-Build construction project of solar power and above-ground water supply and pump for the Tortoise Research and Rearing Captivity Site. The site is in a remote portion of MCGAC 29 Palms. The project included trenching, grading, 2,000 feet of water line and power, new transformers and switchgear, a 20 KW photovoltaic field, biological monitoring, geotechnical observation, and concrete flatwork. Project Cost:
$549,519. Project Completed: 2010.
*Project work completed while employed with another firm.
Stephen Brodie, B.ASc., P.Eng. (BC)
Project Engineer
CAREER SUMMARY
Stephen Brodie is a process and project engineer with a focus on water and wastewater treatment. He is a Professional Engineer with 12 years of experience within the mining, municipal, food and beverage, shale gas, and heavy oil industries.
His expertise involves engineering design, cost estimation, procurement, and construction management of water and wastewater treatment systems. He also has experience in providing onsite technical services across North America including piloting, plant optimization, field investigations, operator training and commissioning. His attention to detail and technical competence enables him to find solutions and lead projects effectively.
Stephen’s technical fields of competence include strategic planning, project execution, subcontractor management, technology review and selection, development and review of material balances, process calculations, PFDs, P&IDs, equipment lists, and coordination of discipline deliverables (electrical / mechanical / I&C / structural / architectural). He is knowledgeable in many water treatment technologies including but not limited to biological systems, chemical precipitation, coagulation / flocculation, sedimentation / clarification, filtration, and sludge dewatering.
KEY PROJECT EXPERIENCE
1,4-Dioxane Treatment, UV/AOP Technology Section, Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management, Tucson, Arizona. Project technical lead providing direction on technology review and selection of 1,4-dixane treatment equipment, 90% engineering design, equipment procurement and contractor engagement, and construction reviews. Collaborated with internal team, existing site operators, and State stakeholders to successfully integrate and commission new equipment into existing infrastructure and improve removal of 1,4-dioxane to below health based guidelines.
Chlorine Dioxide Biocide, Improved Groundwater Well Operation Through Biocide Injection, Lathrop, California.
Process engineering lead providing review and selection of biocide technology. Completed 90% engineering design for two separate biocide systems – submitted for construction permit approval. Led contractor bid process and successfully engaged with mechanical, civil, and electrical contractors. Provided technical direction during construction and commissioning.
Surface Water Reuse, Surface water Treatment System and Distribution Design, Los Angeles, California. Process engineer leading 60% and 90% engineering design to support waste discharge permit application. Collaborate with the California Water Boards to submit and obtain waste discharge permits for the water treatment system. Coordinate electrical, structural, and architectural subcontractors to obtain complete construction package for contractor engagement on a brownfield project.
Groundwater Remediation, Groundwater Injection/Extraction and Treatment System Design, Karratha, Australia.
Process engineer lead providing 90% design to produce a Class 1 cost estimate for construction. Collaborated with a team of hydrogeologists and local contractor to produce a customized mobile design suitable for existing infrastructure.
Ammonia and Metals Removal, Water Treatment Feasibility, Permitting, Detailed Engineering, British Columbia.
Project and process engineer lead on providing Class 3 and Class 4 cost estimates for permitting and construction.
Water treatment included a novel combination of biological and lime treatment to remove ammonia and metals species from several sources across the site including TMF water and underground mine contact water.
Specialties
Water and Wastewater
Treatment Systems
Onsite Technical Services
Process Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Education
B.ASc., Chemical Engineering
(with Distinction), University of
Waterloo, Waterloo, 2012
Registrations and Certifications
Professional Engineer, British
Columbia (# 47991)
Stephen Brodie
Metals and Selenium Removal, Water Treatment Plant Detailed Engineering and Fabrication, British Columbia.
Project engineer providing technical oversight, detailed engineering, and fabrication management for a water treatment plant at a mine in North Central British Columbia. The scope included all detailed discipline engineering and fabrication for a modular treatment plant designed for sulphate and selenium removal, including Mechanical, Electrical, Structural I&C Engineering as well as procurement and construction management. Key process components include pretreatment, pH adjustment, precipitation, sulphate-targeted ion exchange, metals removal for selenium and polishing.
Copper and Selenium Removal, Water Treatment Feasibility Engineering, British Columbia. Project and process engineer assessing several selenium removal technologies. The selected process was advanced by completing engineering deliverables including PFDs, P&IDs, major mechanical equipment list, electrical load list, 30% model, Piping GAs, and a Class 4 cost estimate.
Nutrient Recycling System, Hydroponics Water Recycling Detailed Design, New Zealand. Project and process engineer lead on providing detailed design. The water recycling system (WRS) was based on an existing plant in Ontario. The scope included design improvements, cost reduction, and modularization of the WRS for construction in Canada and installation in New Zealand. The WTS system consisted of source water treatment, pH control, and nutrient water makeup / distribution / collection.
Water Treatment and Reuse, Water Treatment Plant Design, Los Angeles, USA. Project and process engineer leading a multidisciplinary team to complete a 30% process mechanical design. Major treatment stages include pH adjustment, media filtration, disinfection, storage, and distribution for irrigation.
Municipal Drinking Water Treatment, Plant Design and Construction, British Columbia. Project and process engineer lead on providing technical execution. The scope included a site review, detailed design, permitting and construction.
The potable water treatment plant consisted of a lake water intake, filtration, UV and chlorine disinfection, distribution, and discharge of backwash water. Included was a review and renovation of existing building for suitability for new equipment.
Camp Wastewater Treatment Plant, Wastewater Treatment Plant Design and Procurement, Yukon. Project engineer providing technical oversight, design and procurement support for sanitary collection, treatment, and effluent dispersal.
Completed a wastewater treatment and field disposal design for submission to regulating body for water license approval. Reviewed and created piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), process flow diagrams (PFDs), general arrangement drawings and technical bid evaluations.
Modular Water Treatment Plants, Membrane Water Treatment Design and Construction, Alberta/British Columbia.
Project engineer and technical execution of four full-scale, modular membrane plants. Provided complete project oversight, design, procurement, and construction management. Key deliverables included: writing SOPs, P&ID drafting and organizing documentation package. Support equipment specification and procurement. Provide project management, engineering support, construction management during construction, commissioning, and operator training.
Field Programs
Tsawwassen First Nations Sewage Treatment Plant, Chemical Selection Investigation, Tsawwassen, British Columbia. Performed jar testing on a set of chemical flocculants to confirm product selection for centrifuge dewatering.
Process Water Treatment, Membrane Pilot Plant Operation, Taber, Alberta. Operated pilot plant for a 2-week trial.
Optimized system performance including transmembrane pressure, backflush intervals and crossflow velocity.
Provided support on tying in pilot plant to battery plant.
Silt Water Treatment, Membrane Pilot Plant Operation, Ryley, Alberta. Operated pilot plant for a 1-week trial.
Optimized system performance including transmembrane pressure, backflush intervals and crossflow velocity.
Produced Water Treatment, Membrane Pilot Plant Operation, Fort St. John, British Columbia. Operated pilot plant for a 4-week trial. Optimized system performance including transmembrane pressure, backflush intervals and crossflow velocity. H2S safety and training provided during operation.
LEVI J. WALDEN Field Engineering
Construction Management & Scheduling
Constructability Review
Cost Estimating
Underground Utilities
REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATION
10 hr. General Industry Safety and Health,
OSHA
30 hr. Construction Safety, OSHA
40 hr. OSHA HAZWOPER
8 hr. OSHA HAZWOPER Refresher
Asbestos Awareness
Confined Space
Excavating and Trench Safety
CAREER SUMMARY
Mr. Walden has over 16 years of experience in civil construction, including underground utilities, structural concrete, earthwork, site work, stormwater retention, water treatment, and pump stations. He has extensive field experience and operating experience with heavy equipment. He has been involved with projects from the start of construction to finish, aiding in project change orders, RFIs, submittals, scheduling, as-builts, field design, start-up procedures, subcontractor management, and cost estimating.
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
Bending the River Back Into the City, Phase 1 – Diversion Pipeline, Metabolic Studio, Los Angeles, CA.
Construction Manager & Site Health & Safety Officer. Provided construction management, observation, documentation, daily field reporting, scheduling, and water quality management for installing 300 LF of 42-inch Vitrified Clay Pipe as diversion pipeline in the LA River channel and future connection to the Metabolic Studio site as part of Phase 1 to the BRBC project. Throughout 2022, assist the Geosyntec design team with a water well concept for the client to divert water from the LA River and install a prefabricated pump station to lift the water from a pump well to water treatment for future irrigation use at nearby local and state parks. As the project estimator, prepare a multi-phase rough order of magnitude cost opinion for BRBC baseline construction and baseline plus alternatives, including a 48’ deep pump well, Jack & Boring, LA River Improvements, Electrical Improvements, Water Treatment, Site Plan, development for the LA State Historic Park.
Pilot Drywell Project, City of Long Beach, Long Beach, CA. Construction Manager. Provided designbuild services, including design, geotechnical, utility investigations, construction management, oversight, documentation, subcontractor communications, and daily field reporting for the construction of 2 dual drywell and pretreatment systems with catch basins strategically installed in the public right-of-way to provide stormwater capture and infiltrate the 85th percentile 24-hour design storm event from the tributary drainage areas.
Carpinteria Via Real Storm Water Project, City of Carpinteria, CA. Construction Manager. Performed utility investigations and provided constructability reviews for civil, utility relocation, and landscape design, including the development of complete plans, specifications, and cost estimates for the construction of a 1,700 SF bioretention basin, bioswales, water main relocation, and storm drain improvements which intercept and convey residential and agricultural stormwater runoff to a Caltrans-owned ditch, ultimately discharging to the Carpinteria Creek.
Levi Walden
San Fernando Valley Green Stormwater Infrastructure Program, City of Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation and Environment, Los Angeles, CA. Construction Manager. Performed BMP inspections, coordinated, observed, and documented the maintenance of the stormwater capture and conveyance systems as part of the one-year monitoring and maintenance program to evaluate the performance of the seven project areas in the San Fernando Valley that is designed to capture and infiltrate over an average of 457 acre-feet per year of stormwater runoff from 594 acres of tributary drainage areas through implementation of drywell systems, storm drain diversions, rain gardens, and catch basins.
ANR Madisonville Compressor Station – Madisonville Pond and Process Water System Decommissioning, TC Energy, Madisonville, KY. Construction Manager. Provided construction management, observation, documentation, daily field reporting, project coordination, and schedule for the closure/decommissioning of the stormwater system, process water system, and pond at the ANR Madisonville Compressor Station. Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) waste was managed in general accordance with the PCB Mega-Rule 40 CFR 761.61(b) under the Performance-Based disposal provision.
Items with PCB concentrations greater than or equal to one (1) milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) were managed as TSCA waste.
Prop O Optimizations Phase 2 – Temescal Canyon Park, City of Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation and Environment, Pacific Palisades, CA. Construction Manager. Performed construction management duties tracking submittals, scheduling, client subcontractor and inspection communication, daily field observations, field engineering, documenting, and daily field reporting for the installation of a 30” isolation valve in the diversion structure for a 1.25 M gal water storage tank and the design modifications to the existing dewatering discharge system that led to the start-up and manual operation of the Temescal Canyon Park stormwater capture and discharge project for the City of Los Angeles, Bureau of Sanitation & Environment.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Performing work on various water infrastructure projects, including Rancho Water Pump Station for the City of Temecula; a water pump station and chemical feed building for Western Municipal Water District (WMWD); Imperial County Water District filter to waste utility pipeline add-on, Serving Cora Constructors, Palm Desert, CA. Operating Foreman. Levi was a Heavy Equipment Operator and grade checker for over-excavating building foundations and underground utilities. He installed chemical feed components such as analyzers, metering pumps, eyewash stations, and sample stations. Levi was also responsible for the start-up and testing procedures of several different water district pump stations, such as the Rancho Water with the City of Temecula, WMWD in Murrieta, and 12 different entities with Chino Basin Desalter Authority for projects in Chino.
Performing work on various general civil infrastructure projects, including Van Nuys green streets bioretention and pervious gutters for Geosyntec; Concrete site work and water retention for Long Beach Car Dealership; Underground utilities, concrete, stormwater retention for multi-level townhomes with WCH Communities, Serving El Camino Construction and Engineering, Long Beach, CA.
Operator/Foreman/Superintendent. In this role, Levi managed 3 to 5 job sites at any time. He worked on underground utilities, primarily water and storm drain; concrete demolition, design-build, flatwork, and structural; grading for parking lots, sidewalks, patios, and driveways; and excavations for wall and pier footings. Levi was involved in the company's overall daily reporting, team building, and growth, including meetings with clients and estimating to include a successful track record of change orders during active jobs to protect the company's liability and profitability.
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MISTY STEELE, CPSWQ, IGP TOR, QSD Regulatory Compliance Program Management Industrial General Permit Compliance
EDUCATION
B.S., Environmental Engineering, Montana Tech of the University of Montana
REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality, No. 0787 Qualified Industrial Stormwater Practitioner Trainer of Record, No. 120 Qualified SWPPP Developer/Practitioner, No. 01365
Certified Engineer-in-Training, 14155EI
EXPERIENCE
Ms. Steele has over 20 years of experience in environmental consulting which includes regulatory compliance program management, stormwater general permit compliance, and routine monitoring and reporting activities. Ms. Steele is an Industrial General Permit (IGP) Trainer of Record, a Qualified Industrial Stormwater Practitioner (QISP), and a Construction General Permit (CGP) Qualified Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Developer/Practitioner (QSD). Representative project experience includes:
Routine Regulatory Compliance Services, OC Waste & Recycling, Orange County, California.
Ms. Steele is the project director for the County of Orange OC Waste & Recycling departments Routine Regulatory Compliance Services project for compliance with the IGP, individual landfill Waste Discharge Requirements (WDRs) and Monitoring and Reporting Programs (M&RPs), Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) program, and flare testing requirements. She also assists OC Waste & Recycling with various non-routine regulatory compliance projects for the three active landfills and numerous closed landfills operated and maintained by the County. Ms. Steele provides support for OC Waste & Recycling’s storm water programs at the County’s three active landfills in compliance with the IGP. The storm water program support provided by Ms. Steele includes conducting annual inspections which involve evaluating Best Management Practices (BMPs) utilized at the sites, providing annual training for site personnel, preparing annual reports in the Storm Water Multiple Application and Report Tracking System (SMARTS), and updating the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) for each site. Ms. Steele is also the Compliance Group Leader which has resulted in a reduction of the number of stormwater samples each facility is required to collect on an annual basis. She is also the QISP who prepares Exceedance Response Action (ERA) reports, if needed.
Ms. Steele provides as-needed stormwater compliance support for OC Waste & Recycling which has included preparing comment letters on draft general permits, providing Construction General Permit support, developing BMP implementation strategies to meet the IGP numeric action levels (NALs) and designing and conducting a flocculant pilot test at the Olinda Alpha landfill. Following the pilot test, permanent dosing systems were installed, and stormwater discharges returned to below Misty Steele, CPSWQ, QSD/P
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applicable NALs. The facility has since been able to reduce their annual sampling requirement from two samples per year to one sample per year.
Industrial General Permit Program Management, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Los Angeles County, California. Ms. Steele is the project manager and the Compliance Group Leader for LA Metro’s IGP program. Ms. Steele has developed a programmatic approach for LA Metro’s IGP compliance program to streamline the program implementation and reduce LA Metro’s risk. The project team is currently working on implementing this approach under Ms. Steele’s direction. LA Metro previously had IGP coverage for 23 bus and rail car maintenance facilities, many of which were in elevated ERA levels for copper and zinc.
Following initial site visits, Ms. Steele identified that six of the 23 facilities had IGP coverage in error and pollutant source assessments revealed that many facilities do not have industrial sources of copper or zinc on-site and therefore should not be sampling stormwater discharges for copper or zinc. Ms. Steele has been working with the RWQCB, including facilitating site inspections, to terminate IGP coverage for six facilities and remove copper and zinc analysis for 12 facilities. To date, two facilities have been removed from IGP coverage and 12 facilities have received RWQCB approval to discontinue sampling for copper and zinc. Program modifications for the nine remaining facilities are either pending exposure elimination BMP installation or are undergoing changes in use by LA Metro. Routine support for LA Metro includes coordinating and overseeing routine monthly inspections, stormwater sampling, and pre-rainy season maintenance. Ms. Steele oversees and provides annual training for site personnel, prepares annual reports in SMARTS, updates the SWPPPs for each site, and prepares ERA reports, as needed.
Industrial General Permit Compliance Support, Southern California. Ms. Steele provides IGP compliance support for multiple industrial clients operating in various industrial sectors, including transportation, metal forging, metal stamping, metal finishing, food and beverage manufacturing, household goods manufacturing, heavy equipment manufacturing, and municipal solid waste disposal, in Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Ventura, and Santa Clara counties. The range of compliance support services provided includes conducting and overseeing routine and non-routine inspections, stormwater discharge sampling and visual observations, evaluation of adherence to BMPs as they are described in each site’s SWPPP, recommendations for additional BMP implementation, annual training to site employees regarding stormwater BMPs, completing and submitting ad hoc monitoring and annual reports via SMARTS, and performing periodic SWPPP updates. Ms. Steele develops strategies for facilities that enter into elevated ERA Levels and has been successful at getting these facilities back to baseline through implementation of source area specific BMPs. Ms. Steele has also assisted multiple clients with obtaining No Exposure Certification for their facilities.
Construction General Permit Compliance Support, Southern California. Ms. Steele provides CGP compliance support for a variety of construction projects including projects at active and closed landfills, flood channel improvements, and soil and sediment remediation sites.
Appendix B:
Subcontractor Qualifications
Additional
Subcontractor
Qualifications can
be found here
CONTACT INFORMATION
Daniel Lee, PE, CCM
310.957.6109
1031 S Broadway, Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90015
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 SUBMITTED TO:
MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL ▬ MBAKERINTL.COM
September 16, 2024
Gateway Water Management Authority (GWMA)
16401 Paramount Boulevard, Paramount, CA 90723
Attention: Madeline Anderson
Submitted Via Email: [email protected] RE: GWMA O&M SOQ
Dear Ms. Anderson and Members of the Selection Committee:
Over the past decade, tens of millions of dollars have been invested to improve water quality and diversify local water supply in the Gateway Region. The return on that investment is not being fully realized. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Operations, Maintenance, and Evaluation of Regional Stormwater Capture and Treatment Projects in this area is a significant step for GMWA and its member agencies from the Gateway region and seeks to achieve results that exceed the performance achieved to date. By developing a list of qualified teams to operate and maintain the existing and future regional stormwater capture projects GWMA intends to will realize the benefits originally envisioned and enhance the region's watershed needs.
Michael Baker International, Inc. (Michael Baker), has brought together a top-level team to evaluate, operate, maintain, and improve these facilities in a way that will meet GWMA’s goals. By selecting the Michael Baker Team, GWMA will gain access to partners that offer the ideal confluence of technical expertise, relevant experience, creativity for solving complex project issues, and positive working relationships. This Team can provide service in all four of the categories listed in the RFQ.
MICHAEL BAKER AND OUR TEAM OFFERS GWMA THE FOLLOWING:
Highly Qualified Project Manager. Our Project Manager, Chris Crompton, brings 39 years of experience managing stormwater programs. Chris most recently led the North Orange County Stormwater Program and has spent decades focused on implementing high-value multi-stakeholder projects like these. He understands why projects like these are needed along with their design and operation challenges.
Exceptionally Experienced Team. Key professionals from within Michael Baker and our teaming partners bring extensive experience with complex water infrastructure as well as a comprehensive understanding of the water quality, supply, and compliance issues that motivate these types of projects. Our Team is comprised of Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering, Inc., (PACE) which has designed sophisticated stormwater capture and treatment facilities, Downstream Services, Inc. (DSI) has extensive experience with inspection and maintenance services, Mladen Buntich Construction Company’s (Buntich) experience includes the construction and operation of stormwater facilities, and PERC Water Corporation (PERC) has experience with the ongoing operation of advanced water treatment systems. Michael Baker has carefully chosen these partners based on their reputation in their field, experience working together previously, and the specific skill set they bring for the services identified in the RFQ including Operations and Maintenance, SCADA, Engineering Design, Evaluation and Technical Support Services, and Construction.
Superior Project Understanding and Solutions for Key Issues of the Project. Having reviewed the RFQ with the Team in-depth, we can confirm that we have a deep understanding of the key issues described. Collectively, we have evaluated, operated, and maintained many similar facilities for other agencies and cities in Southern California such as Culver City, Inglewood, County of Los Angeles, Orange County Sanitation District, and Los Angeles World Airports.
This Team’s requisite skills, experience, and effective redundancy will ensure GWMA is provided with robust and wellintegrated solutions.
Michael Baker has carefully chosen partners based on their reputation in their field, experience working together previously, and the specific skill set they bring for the services identified in the RFQ. Michael and our partners, PACE, DSI, Buntich, and PERC have robust experience in every aspect of the work requested in the RFQ, and beyond. We appreciate the opportunity to submit our qualifications and should you have any questions contact Project Manager, Chris Crompton, at (714) 225-2085.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR:
OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, AND EVALUATION OF REGIONAL
STORMWATER CAPTURE AND TREATMENT PROJECTS
Chris Crompton, Project Manager
(714) 225-2085 | [email protected]
Dave Mercier, PE, Project Principal
(949) 330-4118 | [email protected]
Chris Crompton
MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL ▬ MBAKERINTL.COM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Qualifications & Experience..........................................................................................................................................................4 Organizational Chart & Team Members.......................................................................................................................................23 Understanding & Approach .........................................................................................................................................................41 Appendix.......................................................................................................................................................................................49
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
GWMA ▬ OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF REGIONAL STORMWATER CAPTURE AND TREATMENT ▬ PAGE 5
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
Firm Profiles
Michael Baker is a leading global provider of engineering and consulting services which include environmental,
planning, engineering, architectural, construction, program management, sustainability, and resiliency planning
services as well as information technology, communications services, and outreach solutions.
Engineering News-Record (ENR) magazine consistently
ranks Michael Baker in the top 10 percent of the 500 largest U.S. engineering design firms. Michael Baker has more
than 3,400 employees in nearly 100 offices across the U.S., including 10 locations in California. Locally, we provide a staff of over 500 engineers and technical staff in our Southern California offices.
We have a specialized staff of over 80 local engineers
dedicated to water and wastewater design, flood control engineering, instrumentation and controls, stormwater
management, construction management of water
infrastructure, and water quality services providing
a tremendous depth of resources and experience to
compliment and lead the exceptional team of firms we have assembled to support GWMA and its member agencies.
Michael Baker’s Water Practice has provided
comprehensive engineered solutions for client
stormwater, wastewater, and similar project challenges
in southern California for more than 50 years.
Our local team is focused on maintaining and advancing
the resilience and reliability of potable, recycled, and wastewater systems through improvements to conveyance
and storage infrastructure. Our strength lies with new and retrofit projects that include pipelines, pump stations, valves, sensors, and integrated controls. We can provide complete solutions under one roof by having our civil
engineers work side by with electrical engineers who have the capability to address power and lighting requirements as well as instrumentation and control systems. This is coupled with our surface water management team that
understands why facilities like there are needed and the challenges of designing infrastructure able to withstand the urban runoff environment.
W i t h a r o b u s t c a p a c i t y b o l s t e r e d by i n t e n t i o n a l r e d u n d a n c y, t h e M i c h a el B a ke r Te a m p o s s e s s e s t h e r e s o u r c e s a n d c a p a b i l i t i e s t o c o m p r eh e n s i vely a d d r e s s GW M A' s identified needs, ensuring continuous service for GWMA across multiple facilities.
Founded in
1940
Form of the Organization
Pennsylvania C Corporation
580
LOCAL
STAFF
PROFESSIONALS 587 IN CALIFORNIA
CA Offices
(No. of Employees)
Long Beach (41)
Los Angeles (20)
Santa Ana (227)
San Diego (117)
Carlsbad (44)
Palm Desert (25)
Temecula (43)
Ontario (48)
Rancho Cordova (15)
Walnut Creek (7)
10 PACE, Fountain Valley (90)
Buntich, Upland (60)
DSI, Escondido (76)
MICHAEL BAKER RESOURCES
PERC, Fountain Valley (57)
GWMA ▬ OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF REGIONAL STORMWATER CAPTURE AND TREATMENT ▬ PAGE 6 PACE is a 100-person civil engineering firm formed in
1987 and headquartered in Fountain Valley, CA specializing solely in environmental water resources through advanced technical analysis, design, and applied research. PACE
offers a wide range of applied engineering services
and research related to water, wastewater, stormwater
management and water resource permitting, and
regulatory compliance to make water resource projects
both economically viable and environmentally sustainable.
Clients rely on PACE’s expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, and stormwater systems to help them develop practical
solutions to challenging problems.
PACE has a unique mix of expertise and experience in
planning, design, construction support, and operations in mechanical and biological stormwater management capture, treatment, reuse/recharge, and controlled discharge
systems. Project experience includes highly automated
stormwater diversion systems utilizing inflatable dams, LA County Public Works approved diversion structures,
pumping, and customized treatment processes. PACE's
team includes an in-house Instrumentation and Controls
department that specializes in SCADA and automated
controls responding to a wide range of wet and dry
weather conditions.
PACE has led the design of sophisticated stormwater
capture and treatment systems for the Los Angeles County Parks Earvin Magic Johnson Park and SoFi Stadium and
continues to provide operations support for regulatory
reporting and ongoing operations optimization.
PACE's team offers an in-house team of instrumentation and controls (I&C) experts specializing solely in water systems made up of programmers, water engineers, electrical
engineers and water facility operations experts. The key benefit this team offers is the engineering knowledge of water infrastructure and treatment systems that gives
them key perspective on instrumentation and controls
needs. Proper instrumentation and controls are a critical component that can make the difference between success
and failure of a project.
PACE can provide:
▬ Design and specification of control systems performed by senior process engineers, operators and certified
programmers, working together, to ensure full
understanding of design intent and operational needs.
▬ Practical control strategies that provide effective and easy-to-use logic and graphical interfaces, tailored to the field operators’ requirements.
▬ Advanced experience and understanding of compatibility issues common with computer operating systems,
network communications and SCADA platforms; with
developed, proven strategies for ensuring seamless
integration.
▬ Experience in developing and implementing
sophisticated custom program algorithms, utilizing
current and historical data to automatically increase
process efficiency, reduce maintenance and improve
performance using standard hardware platforms.
▬ On-site programming and commissioning of control
systems, working directly with facility design engineers and operators to ensure true turn-key implementation.
PERC Water Corporation, (PERC), State of California
Contractor's License #932074, was established in 1998, is an innovative water infrastructure company that develops, designs, builds, operates and manages water infrastructure throughout the United States. They have designed more than 75 water infrastructure projects, 31 of which have been built and placed into operation over the past 20 years.
They have a 26-year history of successful start-up,
commissioning, operation, maintenance and
management of water, wastewater treatment and water
reuse facilities in California. PERC currently operates 27 water and wastewater facilities, including advanced water treatment facilities (AWTFs) and Indirect Potable Reuse (IPR) systems permitted and in compliance with the Division of Drinking Water (DOW) and Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB).
Michael Baker and PACE are working together on the evaluation of 21 existing diversions as part of the Urban Runoff Optimization Study for the Orange County Sanitation District.
The Santa Ana-Delhi Channel diversion project in Newport Beach shown above.
GWMA ▬ OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF REGIONAL STORMWATER CAPTURE AND TREATMENT ▬ PAGE 7 DSI, State of California Contractor's License #807953,
is a certified small business enterprise, incorporated in 2001, and is recognized for its dynamic approach and
professionalism within the environmental industry.
DSI specializes in the assessment, maintenance,
and rehabilitation of stormwater, wastewater, and
underground utility systems. DSI retains 77 employees
between two locations, which include Corporate Office
located in Escondido, CA and a satellite office located in Ventura, CA. Some of the services they provide include
stormwater compliance, pump station maintenance and
instrumentation, pipeline cleaning/hydro-jetting, CCTV
inspection for condition assessment per the national
standard (NASSCO PACP), pipeline rehabilitation, and the underground installation of wet utilities.
DSI's highly skilled personnel and fleet of specialty
equipment serves the needs of California communities,
delivering quality service and customer experience that is centered on the client’s goals and objectives. DSI is a defender of water resources, and the life it supports.
Michael Baker and DSI have collaborated several times
over the years, most notably on assessing storm drain
conditions for the City of Chula Vista and a sewer
replacement project in Coronado. DSI has been at the
forefront of best management practice (BMP) operations
and maintenance including working with Michael Baker’s
project manager on the Glassell Campus Low Impact
Development Retrofit Project for the County of Orange and additional projects described in this proposal.
Technical Capabilities: DSI strives to ensure the
sustainability of waterways for future generations by
addressing pollution prevention, establishing Preventative Maintenance Programs (PMP), Treatment Control Programs
(TCP) and providing ongoing education to clients and staff.
Scheduled Inspection and maintenance of conveyance
systems is not only required but is necessary to remove contaminants from stormwater runoff and effectively
sustain water resources. In accordance with the Clean
Water Act (CWA) and National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System Permit Program (NPDES), DSI has
established a dedicated division to assist clients with compliance of federal, state, and local regulations.
DSI works closely with various stormwater product
manufacturers to offer dependable and cost-effective
solutions. DSI's technicians are experienced at installing and maintaining:
▬ Pump systems
▬ Detention and Retention Basins
▬ Catch Basin Inlet Filters
▬ Trash and Debris Screens
▬ Hydrodynamic Separator Units
▬ Isolator Rows
▬ Pervious Surfaces
Available Equipment: DSI maintains a three-acre facility located in Escondido, California. Which includes a machine and welding facility for the design and fabrication of custom components, full-service mechanics shop, and equipment
storage.
Qty. Description of DSI Equipment
7 Camel Jet/Vacuum Combo Trucks
7 750 Gallon Mini Pumper Trucks – Catch Basin Clean
7 CCTV Inspection Trucks (IT Pipes and WinCan)
1 Robotic Pipeline Cutter Truck
2 4500 Gallon 3 axle Pumper Trucks
1 6” Trailer Mounted Bypass System
10 3” Trash Pumps
4 Hydraulic Submersible Pumps
4 4” Diesel Self-Priming Bypass Trailer Pumps
4 4” Electric Submersible Pumps
4 Jetter Trailers
2 UV-Cured Fiberglass Lining Cure Truck/Trailer
1 Liner Support/Blower/Crane Truck
2 Liner Support Trailer
1 Mortar Spray lining Trailer
1 Epoxy Component Spray Trailer
2 3 Axle Roll‐Off Trucks
2 Mechanics Crane Trucks
16 TTU/Dewatering Bins
2 Confined Space/SCBA Support Trailer
2 Traffic Control Trucks
3 Flashing Arrow Boards - Trailer
1 CMS Board - Trailer
1 Crash Attenuator
5 Service Bed Utility Trucks - Underground
30 Crew/Support Trucks
3 Tow Behind Dump Trailers
8 Tow Behind Support Trailers
1 Large Diameter Long Range Hydro Jet Unit
2 Sewer Bucket Cleaning Machines
8 SCBA Units
1 Pull Plate Cable Cleaning Machine
2 4,000 to 10,000 Gallon Bulk Storage Tanks
1 CASE Rubber Tire Backhoe
1 CASE Rubber Tire Backhoe 4x4
1 WA250 Wheel Loader
1 PC 228 Excavator
1 Bobcat 10k Mini Excavator
20 Road and Shoring Plates
1 2500 Gallon Water Trucks
GWMA ▬ OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF REGIONAL STORMWATER CAPTURE AND TREATMENT ▬ PAGE 8 Buntich, State of California Contractor's License
#532604, is a successful and innovative general
engineering contractor based in Southern California since 1975. Buntich's business is focused on the infrastructure industry, performing new installation and trenchless
rehabilitation construction services.
Whether bidding competitively or handling emergency
projects, they consistently foster professional relationships by offering owners expedited pipeline construction
solutions, leveraging the expertise of Buntich's top
engineers, and skilled crews, and using specialized industry equipment.
Buntich's current equipment fleet allows them to perform almost any civil project in-house ranging from pipe
installations, soil retention shoring, pit excavations, tank removals, structural concrete, and grading.
Buntich's fleet of specialty equipment for pipeline
rehabilitation work includes: Pipe jacking frames, large diameter slip lining machine, pipe carriers, interior pipe scaffolding, low clearance interior demolition equipment, t-lock lining pipe forms, and CCFRPM joint milling
machines. In addition to motorized equipment, Buntich
owns over 3 million pounds of trench plates, wide flange beams, tubing, shields, trench jacks (aluminum, hydraulic, A frame shores) and lagging for shoring and trench safety measures.
Coupled with extensive shoring, open cut, and pipeline
rehabilitation skills, Buntich self performs: Demolition, excavation, shoring, subgrade preparation, pipeline repair, rehabilitation, vault installations, pipeline cleaning, new installation, encasements, base paving, CCTV inspections, CPM scheduling, safety management, project management,
and quality control.
Available Equipment
Qty. Description of Buntich's Equipment
11 Delivery Flat Beds
12 Water Trucks
6 Dump Trucks
2 Semi Trucks
2 Drop Deck Trailers
1 Removable Goose Neck Heavy Haul Trailer
1 Flat Bed
3 Vehicle Mounted Drill Rigs (Ten Foot Diameter to
Ninety Foot Deep)
1 Vacuum Trailer
17 Miscellaneous Equipment Trailers
5 Office Trailers
3 Street Sweepers
3 Ride On Rollers
3 Skip Loaders
3 Track Skid Steers
9 Wheel Loaders
1 Asphalt Grinder
10 Backhoes
32 Excavators (ranging from 8,000 lbs. to 110,000 lbs.) 3 Long Reach Excavators
3 Six Thousand Pound Demo Hammers
8 Rough Terrain Cranes (15 Ton to 80 Ton)
10 Reach Lift/Forklifts
2 Blades
2 Dozer's
2 Water Towers
3 Tack Rigs
5 Light towers
25 Traffic Control Boards
7 Air Compressors
14 Generators (up to 75 KVA)
3 Powered Screens
3 Conveyors
4 Pipe Tuggers
3 Vibrating Extractors
4 Air Blowers
1 Giken Silent Piler
20 Foreman and Superintendent Vehicles
14 Service Trucks
2 Lube Trucks
1 Video Inspection Van
Buntich's Etiwanda Pipeline North Liner Repair Project in Rancho Cucamonga, California for Metropolitan Water District.
CLIENT NAME ▬ PROPOSAL TITLE AND/OR SOLICITATION NUMBER ▬ PAGE 9 Project Experience
Michael Baker provides a host of differentiated and innovative services all under one roof. We strive to make communities safer, more accessible, sustainable, and livable through transformative projects, technologies, and dedicated employees.
The matrix below crosswalks the Michael Baker team’s project experience with the aggregate diversion maintenance needs identified in the Project Summaries and Operations and Maintenance Manuals provided in the RFQ. The matrix shows that the assembled team has deep project experience in all the RFQ’s identified categories of Operations and Maintenance, SCADA, Engineering and Technical Services, and Construction/Repair. The matrix also shows that the team provides for intentional and effective redundant skill sets.
Project Name Firm Name
Operations and Maintenance SCADA Engineering Design, Evaluation and Technical Support Services Construction Inspection
CDS, Dry wells,
Underground
Detention
Filters, Pumps
and Valves
Meters
and
Sensors
Monitoring
and
Reporting
Rubber Dam
Project/
Construction
Management
Inlets,
Pretreatment,
Pump Stations
Infiltration,
Underground
Storage
Water
Harvesting -
Reuse
Concrete
Structures
and Flatwork
Pumps, Valves,
Irrigation
Electrical,
Instrumentation
Culver Boulevard Realignment
and Stormwater Treatment
Michael Baker
DSI u u u u u u
Urban Runoff Optimization
Study
Michael Baker
PACE u u u u u
Santa Ana Civic Center
Stormwater Lift Stations Michael Baker u u u
Gobernadora Multi-Purpose
Basin PACE u u u u u u u u
Earvin Magic Johnson Park
Urban Runoff Water Recycling
and Storm Drain Diversion
PACE
PERC u u u u u u u u
SoFi Stadium Stormwater
Management and Recycling
PACE
PERC u u u u u u u
Los Angeles International
Airport/Los Angeles World
Airports, As-Needed
Maintenance
DSI u u
Sustainable Median
Stormwater Capture Project Buntich u u u
Etiwanda Pipeline North Liner
Repair Buntich u u
GWMA ▬ OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF REGIONAL STORMWATER CAPTURE AND TREATMENT ▬ PAGE 10 The Michael Baker Team has supported the
City throughout the construction and operation
of this facility, having provided construction
management, operation and maintenance, and
monitoring and reporting services. The facility
was constructed underneath a new landscaped
median and bikeway. A portion of the captured
run-off will be stored in an underground basin,
treated on-site, and used to supplement the
required irrigation for the landscaping along
Culver Boulevard. The excess captured run-off
will be filtered through proprietary BMPs and
discharged downstream of the project. This
project captures and treats up to 19.51 acre-feet
(AF) of stormwater in a 24-hour period.
Michael Baker provided project management,
construction administration, office engineering,
inspection, construction close-out, and public
engagement on the behalf of the City for
construction activities with impacts to the
surrounding neighborhood and businesses.
This role provided Michael Baker with a clear
understanding of the challenges associated with
regional stormwater capture facility construction
and operation.
DSI was selected by the City to operate and
maintain facility once complete. When DSI came
on-board the actuated valves, SCADA, and
instruments were no longer functioning properly.
City operators were not able to receive alarms
and notifications and had no access to the
SCADA interface. To remedy these issues DSI:
▬ Diagnosed the actuated valves failure
to operate and fixed the situation by
calibrating the torque limiters and
preventing water infiltration into the
electronic actuator head.
▬ Systematically checked and calibrated
every field sensor in the system, through
a combination of field and office work,
adjusted ranges and set points in the local
PLC, and remote SCADA system.
▬ Made changes to the VHF radio transmission
system to allow the various control stations
to communicate properly.
▬ Made recommendations for operational
improvements to the SCADA and local PLC
to allow the city operator(s) to understand
the data being displayed.
▬ Addressed the lack of alarms by working
with the installation contractor to provide
repairs to the system coding, which allows
city personnel to receive phone notifications
and remotely access the system.
Continued on the following page
CULVER BOULEVARD REALIGNMENT AND STORMWATER TREATMENT
Culver City, California PROJECT RELEVANCE
Client: City of Culver City
Contact: Sean Singletary
Senior Civil Engineer
sean.singletary@culvercity.
org
(310) 253-6457
Completion Date:
Estimated 2025. Work is
ongoing and will completed
on schedule
Project Costs:
$19 million (Construction)
$1,616,674 (Michael Baker
Fee)
$750,000 (DSI Fee)
2021 B.E.S.T. Award from APWA So. California Chapter
Regional BMP Construction Management
Regional BMP Operation and Maintenance
Regional BMP Monitoring and Reporting
GWMA ▬ OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF REGIONAL STORMWATER CAPTURE AND TREATMENT ▬ PAGE 11 DSI continues to provide calibration and maintenance
services on all electronic and electromechanical
devices, including the instruments and controls. DSI also continues to provide feedback on system performance
and operational upgrades. DSI also performs regularly
scheduled inspections and maintenance for a variety
of BMPs and stormwater structures within the facility,
including:
▬ (2) Hydrodynamic Separators
▬ (2) Underground Detention Galleries
▬ (2) Kraken Filter Vaults
▬ (1) Wet Well
▬ (6) Junction Structures
▬ +/- 1,500 LF of storm drainpipe
Using the O&M plans for each of the stormwater
structures, DSI has worked with the City of Culver City to implement a maintenance schedule that encapsulates the
requirements of these various designs, and maintenance
needs. Throughout this process, DSI has provided city
personnel with detailed information that has allowed
them to better understand the design function, and
specific needs of each unique device within the system.
This includes suggestions regarding additional, or less, maintenance services per year based on the data collected during inspections in conjunction with the manufacturer’s O&M manuals, potentially purchasing an additional set of filters for the Kraken system to limit maintenance costs and increase maintenance efficiency and adjusting the
flap gates downstream from the HDS units to eliminate the issues with trash and debris bypassing the units at high flow periods.
Michael Baker also continues to support the City by
performing monitoring and reporting. This began with
the development of a Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP)
that documented the necessary sampling frequency
and locations. The reporting requirements required by
the entity who provided the grant, and the Coordinated
Integrated Monitoring Program (CIMP) were also
included in the SAP. In addition, a review of the facility to determine how safe access would be achieved was
captured in a Health and Safety Plan (HSP). Michael Baker then coordinated sampling with the City during expected rain events. Staff trained for confined space entry were provided by Michael Baker to support this effort.
Culver Boulevard Realignment and Stormwater Treatment, continued CDS System
Kracken System
GWMA ▬ OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF REGIONAL STORMWATER CAPTURE AND TREATMENT ▬ PAGE 12 Michael Baker, with PACE as a major
subconsultant, is actively conducting a
comprehensive 2-year study of the feasible
opportunities for cooperative projects to
improve existing and add new urban runoff
diversions to the Orange County Sanitation
District (OC San) to improve surface water
quality and increase water recycling to the
Orange County Water District Groundwater
Replenishment System, while protecting
infrastructure and habitat resources.
As a part of the comprehensive study,
Michael Baker has evaluated options to
optimize the operation and maintenance
of 21 currently permitted diversions within
OC San’s service area. The operating and
monitoring information for these existing
diversions was reviewed to identify potential
individual physical changes needed at each
diversion (and common changes to be
incorporated into future diversions) to attain
standardization and increased efficiency of
system-wide operations and to maximize
urban runoff capture (e.g., year-round, nonstorm operations). Conceptual designs were developed on five existing diversions that
yielded the greatest additional dry-weather
urban runoff capture benefit.
Michael Baker also considered system
enhancements that will allow for automated,
active, coordinated, standardized
optimization and control of the existing
diversion facilities, including monitoring and
reporting flow and water quality information
and other compliance parameters to
efficiently manage diversions as an integrated
system, rather than unconnected individual
facilities. Cost estimates for the proposed
changes and systems were developed as well
as cost allocations amongst the agencies
involved, including OC San, Orange County
Water District, Orange County Public Works,
and the current city diversion operators.
URBAN RUNOFF OPTIMIZATION STUDY
Orange County, California
Client: Orange County
Sanitation District
Contact: Cindy Murra
Senior Engineer
[email protected]
(714) 593-7327
Completion Date:
Estimated 2025
Work is ongoing and will
completed on schedule
Project Costs:
$782,000 (Fee)
Urban Water Runoff Capture
Water Quality Improvements
Water Recycling Collection Systems
PROJECT RELEVANCE
GWMA ▬ OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF REGIONAL STORMWATER CAPTURE AND TREATMENT ▬ PAGE 13 Michael Baker performed preliminary studies
and final design services to identify options,
recommend upgrades, and provide final
construction plans for two stormwater lift
stations at the Santa Ana Civic Center. After
flooding during the 2016 El Nino season,
both lift stations' mechanical and electrical
equipment were deemed to have reached
the end of their lifespans. Michael Baker
designed upgrades for both stations,
including replacing pumps, sump pumps,
motors, piping, and valves; structural and
electrical improvements; site and drainage
enhancements; and upgrades to SCADA and
electrical instrumentation.
The Santa Ana station was constructed in
1963 as part of the Civic Center Construction
Program and operates during storms to
prevent flooding of the parking structure and
southern walkways. It is a vertical concrete
structure with a concrete slab separating
the lower wet well from the upper dry well.
The dry well is set three feet below grade
and houses three pumps and the electrical
equipment. These pumps are 60 horsepower
(hp), 30 hp, and 15 hp, and are driven by
electric motors. The 60-hp pump and motor
were replaced in 2016.
SANTA ANA CIVIC CENTER STORMWATER LIFT STATIONS
Santa Ana, California
Client: City of Santa Ana
Contact: Edward Torres
Project Manager
[email protected]
(714) 719-0013
Completion Date:
June 2019
Work completed on schedule
Project Costs:
$135,309
SCADA
Instrumentation
Lift Station Upgrades
Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
PROJECT RELEVANCE
GWMA ▬ OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF REGIONAL STORMWATER CAPTURE AND TREATMENT ▬ PAGE 14
GOBERNADORA MULTI-PURPOSE BASIN
Orange County, California
Client: Santa Margarita
Water District
Contact: Rich Kissee
Rancho Mission Viejo
(Formerly with Santa
Margarita Water District)
Operations Manager
[email protected]
(949) 625-6500
Completion Date:
March 2016
Work completed on
schedule
Project Costs:
$1.2 million (Fee)
PACE provided design services for the
26-acre Gobernadora Multi-Purpose
Stormwater Treatment and Storage
project that recycles urban dry weather
and stormwater provides greening and
recreational opportunities and provides
regional flood control benefits.
This basin provides several benefits
including treatment and recycling of
captured runoff and storm flows, reduction
of downstream erosion and sedimentation,
detention of peak storm flows, and water
quality improvement to Gobernadora Creek.
The system is successful due to its dynamic
hydraulic operating system incorporating
automated controls that can respond to
both low flow and high storm flow conditions
in the creek.
Operational flexibility is facilitated through
multiple hydraulic systems including a
dry weather nuisance runoff diversion
structure featuring a rubber inflatable
dam system to divert flows into natural
water quality treatment and infiltration
cells, an elevated side weir to capture storm
flows for peak flow storage, a secondary
rubber dam for large flood flow water
level control, sedimentation basin and fine
straining, disinfection, and a pump station
to transport treated flows for recycled water
applications.
The system accommodates a projected 350
to 800 AF of dry weather flow recovery and
provides storm flow detention up to the 100-
year storm event.
Rubber Inflatable Dam System
Recycled Urban Dry Weather and Stormwater
Treatment and Recycling of Captured Runoff and Storm Flows Instrumentation and Controls Programming for Automated Operations
PROJECT RELEVANCE
GWMA ▬ OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF REGIONAL STORMWATER CAPTURE AND TREATMENT ▬ PAGE 15 PACE designed a unique new stormwater
management system in Los Angeles through
collaboration with Los Angeles County
Community Development Commission (CDC)
and Los Angeles County Department of Public
Works (DPW) Watershed Division to develop
a sustainable new water source for Earvin
Magic Johnson Park that captures urban
runoff (dry and wet weather first-flush
flows), treats the captured flows to improve
water quality, and recycles the water for
on-site irrigation.
The treated recycled water is stored within
the park’s lakes to enhance the appearance
and water quality of the lake system for a
renovated recreational lake amenity. This
system collects, retains, and reuses 60%
wet weather first-flush flows of the 375-
acre watershed, amounting to approximately
14-acre feet (4.5 million gallons) of flows
from a significant wet weather event.
PACE provides weekly monitoring of the
stormwater management system, including
taking weekly water quality samples at
the diversion structure, at the treatment
system, and at various locations at both
lakes. Samples were analyzed for nutrients,
residual chemicals, turbidity, color ROP,
and pH. This data is compiled into quarterly
reports delivered to the County. Adjustments
and refinements to the treatment system are
recommended, as needed.
The treatment process consists of ozone,
coagulation, circulation, aeration and water
conditioning. There is chlorine injection prior
to entering the irrigation system. The entire
park is irrigated from this treatment pump
station and design calculations estimate the
park is a net zero water user ¾ of the year
due to the runoff recycling. The entire system
is operated via automated controls and a
sophisticated SCADA system.
Continued on the following page
EARVIN MAGIC JOHNSON PARK URBAN RUNOFF WATER RECYCLING
AND STORM DRAIN DIVERSION
Los Angeles, California
Client: Los Angeles County
Community Development
Commission
Contact: Thuan Nguyen
Senior Civil Engineer
[email protected]
(626) 458-7165
Completion Date: February
2021. Work completed on
schedule (permitting and
compliance support ongoing)
Project Costs:
$931,000 (Fee)
Operated via Automated Controls and Sophisticated SCADA System Ozone, Coagulation, Circulation, Aeration and Water Conditioning Treatment Harvesting Dry Weather Flow for Recycling
Stormwater Diversion System
Operations and Maintenance
PROJECT RELEVANCE
Water Quality Sampling and Reporting for RWQCB Compliance CASQA 2022 Outstanding Stormwater Capture Award
ACEC, 2022, Engineering Excellence Honor Award
Contact: Kara Plourde, PE
Civil Engineer
[email protected]
Office: (626) 300-4634
Project Costs: $1.4 million
(contract value)
GWMA ▬ OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF REGIONAL STORMWATER CAPTURE AND TREATMENT ▬ PAGE 16 PERC Water provided system commissioning, start-up,
and testing services and has operated the facility since completion. PERC's scope of services includes operations and maintenance of the water treatment system and training for Los Angeles County Staff.
PERC is contracted to operate and maintain the water
treatment and filtration system and chemical addition
systems, including instruments and pumps. PERC's operators perform required water quality analysis of treated water to control bacteria management and remain in compliance with applicable Los Angeles County and State of California water quality laws.
Staffing for the Earvin Magic Johnson Water Treatment
System includes a certified treatment operator. PERC’s
operator is on-site daily during weekdays and available for on-call emergency response during nights, weekends, and holidays. Maintenance staff is available for heavy
maintenance repairs and replacements as needed.
Operation, maintenance, and management services
commenced at the completion of the system performance
test.
PERC Water’s operation and maintenance services include:
▬ Provide one water/wastewater operator to oversee
system operation and maintenance, sample collection,
and laboratory submittal.
▬ The diversion pump station and ancillary equipment
including the flex rake and the chlorine injection if
needed.
▬ Ozone disinfection and oxidation system.
▬ Aluminum coagulant dosing system.
▬ Recirculation pumping system.
▬ Maintain sedimentation boxes for total suspended solids (TSS) removal.
▬ Irrigation pump skid.
▬ Lake aeration.
▬ Chlorine dosing for disinfection.
▬ Daily system checks to ensure proper operation.
▬ Development and continued use of the daily logs, system logbook and monthly report.
▬ Daily chlorine residual checks to verify proper dosing. ▬ Oversee and manage screening residual removal and
disposal.
▬ Check all setpoints daily to confirm proper system
operation and control.
▬ Day-to-day operational tasks.
▬ Preventive maintenance for all treatment system
components per the original equipment manufacturer's
recommendations.
▬ CMMS System – eMaint is utilized to track and schedule and document all preventive maintenance tasks.
▬ Repair and maintenance is managed by PERC’s on-site
operator.
▬ Prepare and submit a monthly report of operation
detailing operation and maintenance efforts completed
for the month.
Earvin Magic Johnson Park Urban Runoff Water Recycling and Storm Drain Diversion, continued GWMA ▬ OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF REGIONAL STORMWATER CAPTURE AND TREATMENT ▬ PAGE 17 PACE completed mechanical and water
quality design for the stormwater
management system at SoFi Stadium as a
subconsultant. The multi-purpose 5-acre
lake serves as the site’s central stormwater
management system and includes state-ofthe-art water conservation and recycling features, making it among the most advanced
integrated lakes in existence.
The lake incorporates many advanced
features to enhance water resource
management at the site by serving as
a stormwater treatment system for
much of the stadium and entertainment
district, integrating recycled wastewater
and stormwater seamlessly within the lake
to be fed into an on-site irrigation system,
obtaining recycled water from West Basin
Water District during dry weather to supply
the lake make-up water, and by serving
as a short-term flood attenuation basin to
minimize flood risks.
The custom treatment system consists
of ion exchange with zeolite, alum, and
filtration to support nitrogen (ammonia)
and phosphorus removal.
Within the lake, the water is continuously
recirculated and treated with ozone and
additional alum. With the combination of
reclaimed water and stormwater in this lake
system being a first of its kind in California,
current permitting regulations were not
set up to address this approach. Therefore,
the lake’s stormwater discharge required a
unique and lengthy permitting process before
an individual NPDES stormwater discharge
for the lake was approved by the Los Angeles
Regional Water Quality Control Board in June
2020. This permit authorizes the discharge
of excess water from the lake during storm
events, which consists of a mixture of
recycled water and stormwater.
PACE performs monthly water quality
sampling of the untreated recycled water and
dry/stormwater runoff, treated water, and
water from various locations within the lake.
Samples are analyzed for nutrients, residual
chemicals, turbidity, color ROP, and pH.
The data is compiled into quarterly reports
delivered to the RWQCB.
Continued on the following page
SOFI STADIUM STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING
Inglewood, California
Owner: West Basin Municipal
Water District
Contact: Rick Gunter
Principal
[email protected]
(424) 248-2729
Completion Date: December
2020
Work Completed on schedule
(operations support ongoing)
Project Costs: $770,000
(Fee)
Recycled Water Treatment Process
Lake Stormwater Treatment System
Recycled Wastewater and Stormwater
Harvesting Dry Weather Flow for On-Site Irrigation
Operations and Maintenance
PROJECT RELEVANCE
Water Quality Sampling and Reporting for RWQCB Compliance Contact: Otto Benedict
Sr. VP, Facility and Campus
Operations
Otto.Benedict@
hollywoodparkca.com
(310) 617.2516
Project Costs: $2.9 million
(contract value)
2023, ASCE, Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award GWMA ▬ OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF REGIONAL STORMWATER CAPTURE AND TREATMENT ▬ PAGE 18 SoFi Stadium Stormwater Management and Recycling, continued PERC Water proudly operates SOFI's stadium's Lake. The
Lake Water Treatment System consists of multiple packaged treatment processes, which remove ammonia and treat the recycled water the site receives from the West Basin Water District.
Each process system has an integrated instrumentation
and control system, which provides automated control of that system. A main facility control panel coordinates the operation of each of the process systems. The main panel currently provides only local central management of the system.
PERC Water oversaw the installation of a Supervisory
Control and Data Acquisition (“SCADA”) system that provides remote access and/or operation, alarm notification, and process performance data logging.
PERC's staff has remote access via laptop computer and
smart phone allowing for monitoring and emergency
response at all times of the day and night.
In addition, PERC provides the following operations and maintenance services:
▬ One project technician/water treatment operator to
operate and maintain the water treatment and filtration system and chemical addition systems, including
instruments, pumps and appurtenances.
▬ Perform required water quality analysis of treated water to control microbial bacteria management to remain in
compliance with applicable laws. Analysis shall include pH, alkalinity, dissolved oxygen, temperature monitoring, and visual observations.
▬ Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual
regulatory reports in accordance with applicable laws.
▬ Provide nutrient influx monitoring and analysis on a
monthly schedule including nitrate and orthophosphate
sampling.
▬ Conduct a thorough visual inspection of lakes and
planters weekly, documenting all material findings.
▬ Monitor all pumps, motors, blowers, and mechanical
equipment per the original manufacturer’s
recommendations.
▬ Perform monthly maintenance inspections on all
mechanical and process equipment.
▬ Adjust all chemical dosing to maintain water chemistry and lake feature functionality in accordance with
applicable permits.
▬ Perform annual mechanical equipment maintenance per
the lake management plan.
▬ Generate and transmit monthly service reports.
GWMA ▬ OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF REGIONAL STORMWATER CAPTURE AND TREATMENT ▬ PAGE 19
LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT/LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS
AS-NEEDED MAINTENANCE
Los Angeles, California
Client: Los Angeles World
Airports
Contact:
Conor Roche
Maintenance Supervisor
[email protected]
(424) 646-7960
Completion Date:
2024-2029 Contract Years
Completed on schedule
Project Costs:
$3.6 million (contract
value)
Inspection and Maintenance of Conveyance Systems
Preventative Maintenance Programs
Compliance of Federal, State, and Local Regulations
PROJECT RELEVANCE
DSI has provided stormwater maintenance
services for the City of Los Angeles, Los
Angeles World Airports, and Los Angeles
International Airport for 5 years, and has just
renewed an additional 5-year contract for the
same services. The scope of work includes
inspection and maintenance services for
all stormwater BMPs within LAX property
lines. A majority of these BMPs are located
on the LAX Air Operations Area (AOA),
which can prove to be challenging for
maintenance purposes.
To provide these services, all DSI stormwater
technicians performed multiple badging
processes, tests, and training to obtain
access to the AOA.
In addition to the badging process, DSI’s
management staff must communicate
with their point of contact at LAX to ensure
maintenance is completed safely, and in a
timely manner. This includes working night
shifts when required, completing the work
within a limited time frame, and working with
airport operations to close down areas of the
AOA while work is being performed.
The support provided includes maintenance
of storm drain inlets, drywells,
underground detention basins, porous
pavers, and bioswales. In addition, the team
is providing maintenance in confined space
for two proprietary cartridge filter vaults
with 660 cartridges in one unit and 460 in
another.
Projects are performed on a live airfield and most often on off shifts however the projects are delivered on time and to spec.
From Conor Roche, Maintenance Supervisor, Los Angeles World Airports in a 2023 review of DSI's performance on this project.
GWMA ▬ OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF REGIONAL STORMWATER CAPTURE AND TREATMENT ▬ PAGE 20 The award-winning East Los Angeles
Sustainable Median Stormwater Capture
Project is located in the unincorporated
area of East Los Angeles, in Landscape
Maintenance District Zone 35, and improves
water quality, increases water supply, and
enhances recreation, and the community.
The project is nestled in a dense urban
environment, in immediate proximity to
schools, and multiple parks. Coordination
with school districts and residents created
perpetual challenges that were met
successfully.
This project captures and infiltrates
approximately 21 acre-feet of urban and
stormwater runoff from a 3,000-acre tributary
area of mostly residential and commercial
land areas. Buntich was responsible for
the installation of 103 drywells intended to
retain this runoff. Each drywell was 100-feet
deep with a 6-foot diameter. The drywells
and connections to and from the storm drain
system required the installation of 6,363-
feet of 18-inch to 24-inch RCP piping through
major streets and landscaped areas.
Along with the drywells, Buntich was
responsible for above ground improvements
such as jogging paths, drought tolerant
landscaping, planting of over 300 trees, and
educational signage. In total, there were
7-acres of landscape improvements.
The project was completed on the
schedule and budget agreed to with the
client. Buntich accomplished this through
innovative and coordinated approaches.
First, Buntich recognized the existing sandy
material encountered on-site could be used
as bedding material. This saved money and
time by avoiding the import of additional
material. Buntich's efficient scheduling and
organization also allowed us to maintain
concurrent work efforts at five separate
work areas during critical periods. Second,
efficient scheduling and organization allowed
the project to maintain concurrent work
efforts at five separate work sites during
critical periods. This allowed the project to
maintain the approved schedule.
SUSTAINABLE MEDIAN STORMWATER CAPTURE
East Los Angeles, California
Client: Los Angeles County
Public Works
Contact:
Regina Quan
Capital Projects Manager
[email protected]
Mobile: (626) 701-4014
Completion Date:
December 2021
Completed on schedule
Project Costs:
$27 million (Construction)
Urban and Stormwater Runoff
Construction in dense urban environment
Construction of stormwater capture infrastructure
PROJECT RELEVANCE
CASQA, 2023, Outstanding Stormwater Capture and Use Project or Program GWMA ▬ OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF REGIONAL STORMWATER CAPTURE AND TREATMENT ▬ PAGE 21 This project required Buntich to deliver
on a tight schedule in extremely confined
conditions. A limited shutdown window
for the pipeline required the team to work
around the clock. The project was in a
residential neighborhood and required 600
linear feet (LF) of 20-foot-tall sound walls
to reduce the sound impact to the neighbors.
The goal of the project was to replace and
reinforce the interior mortar lining on the
Etiwanda Pipeline. Completion of project
required work in confined spaces.
This project had restricted site access with
many of the openings being limited to 48 h in
diameter. In order to accomplish the required
tasks, Buntich implemented an innovative
approach by designing and fabricating
specialty equipment to fit through these
narrow openings. The approach required
that Buntich source specialty equipment,
disassemble the equipment, strategically
lower it down and through the 48 diameter
openings, and reassemble the equipment to
perform the work.
Project elements included:
▬ Improvement of 28,171 LF of existing
buried 144” diameter welded steel pipe
» 14,407 LF of blasting and relining of the
pipe
» 12,820 LF of cement mortar lining
removal
» 1,200 LF of 136” diameter welded steel
pipe slip lining inside the existing 144”
pipe
▬ 26 total access pits
» Two 42 foot long by 21-foot-wide roll
out pits that were up to 30 feet deep
» Eight 48-inch outlets
» Sixteen 24-inch outlets
ETIWANDA PIPELINE NORTH LINER REPAIR
Rancho Cucamonga, California
Client: Metropolitan
Water District of Southern
California
Contact: Shalia Coburn
Associate Engineer
[email protected]
310-966-0898
Completion Date: July
2023, Work completed on
schedule
Project Costs:
$26 million(Fee)
Confined space entry
Work within urban and residential environments
Retrofit of subsurface infrastructure
PROJECT RELEVANCE
GWMA ▬ OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF REGIONAL STORMWATER CAPTURE AND TREATMENT ▬ PAGE 22 Strength and Stability
Michael Baker has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 84 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
We are a strong and stable firm as demonstrated by our confidential financial statements in the appendix of this proposal.
ORGANIZ ATIONAL CHART &
TEAM MEMBERS
GWMA ▬ OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF REGIONAL STORMWATER CAPTURE AND TREATMENT ▬ PAGE 24
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART/TEAM MEMBERS
We have tailored our project team specifically for the GWMA Operations, Maintenance, and Evaluation of Regional Stormwater Capture and Treatment projects. Our team comprises specialized professionals familiar with water quality, whose expertise allows us to provide the GWMA with comprehensive solutions tailored to the unique challenges of these regional projects. Our project management team oversees the entire process, ensuring effective coordination and communication across all disciplines.
M i c h a el B a ke r p r ov i d e s GW M A w i t h t o p t e c h n i c a l r e s o u r c e s a n d t h e r i g h t e x p e r t i s e f o r t h e p r oj e c t . We u n d e r s t a n d t h e i m p o r t a n c e o f t h e s e f a c i l i t i e s f u n c t i o n i n g a t a high level following the significant investment to construct them.
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Ernesto Camarena 3
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SCADA OPERATION &
MAINTENANCE
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAD
Max Liles, QSP
MONITORING LEAD
Vanessa Thulsiraj, PH.D
MAINTENANCE AND
SUPPORT
Stephen Ruckle, Lead 2
Robert Carr 2
Tyler Cady 2
Clark Roberts 2
Gilbert Perez 4
Lee Allen Roesner, PE 1
Evan Casaus 1
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John Nagle, PE
Alex Maher
Kieler Smith
Andy Komor, PE 3
Duong Do, PE 3
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INSTRUMENTATION
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Marek Przywara, PE
Tim Regan
Ernesto Camarena 3
QA/QC
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GWMA ▬ OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF REGIONAL STORMWATER CAPTURE AND TREATMENT ▬ PAGE 25 Education
BS, 1976, Biological
Sciences, University
of Nottingham
Post-Baccalaureate
Certificate,
1977, Education,
University of
Nottingham
Professional Affiliations
American Public
Works Association
ASTM International
California
Stormwater Quality
Association
Water Environment
Federation
University of
California,
Irvine Customer
Experience Program
Advisory Board
Former MCAS El
Toro and Tustin
Restoration
Advisory Boards
Years with
Michael Baker 2 39 Years experience
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Urban Runoff Optimization Study, Fountain
Valley, California. Orange County Sanitation
District. PROJECT MANAGER. This is an ongoing
two-year study to assess 21 existing dry weather
diversions to the sanitary sewer for optimization
of water capture and to screen and develop
additional locations as projects for future urban
runoff capture.
Jurisdictional Runoff Management Plan
(JRMP) Annual Report, San Diego, California.
City of San Diego. PROJECT SUPPORT. Providing
ongoing MS4 support to the City in preparing
and reviewing the annual JRMP report on City
compliance activities.
Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Compliance
Support, Orange and Riverside Counties,
California. Orange County Public Works and
Riverside County Flood Control and Water
Conservation District. PROJECT MANAGER AND
PROJECT SUPPORT. Provided support to the
County of Orange and Riverside County Flood
Control District in complying with TMDL issues
in Newport Bay, the Middle Santa Ana River,
and the San Jacinto watershed. Provided
technical and engineering support services
to generate a pollution prevention plan for
fecal indicator bacteria in the Newport Bay
watershed, including stakeholder outreach and
coordination.
Stormwater Facilities Implementation Plan,
Carson, California. City of Carson. PROJECT
SUPPORT. Provided support for master plan
development and lead the ordinance revisions as
part of development of the Stormwater Facilities
Implementation Plan.
Orange County Stormwater Program, County
of Orange, California. Orange County Public
Works. NORTH ORANGE COUNTY DIVISION MANAGER.
Managed the collaborative Orange County
Stormwater Program for the County of Orange,
Orange County Flood Control District, and 34
permittee cities. Roles included permittee
coordination, compliance program development
and implementation, permit renewal, water
quality monitoring, public education, and annual
reporting.
Urban Runoff Diversion Program, County
of Orange, California. Orange County Public
Works. NORTH ORANGE COUNTY DIVISION
MANAGER. Following extensive beach closures in
Huntington Beach, worked with Orange County
Sanitation District to divert all urban runoff in
the area (both City and Flood Control District) to
the sanitary sewer. After 20 years, over 10 billion
gallons of urban runoff had been diverted and a
repeat closure situation was avoided.
Cooperative Funding Agreements, County
of Orange, California. Orange County Public
Works. NORTH ORANGE COUNTY DIVISION MANAGER.
Working for Orange County Public Works,
developed and gained approval of multiple
countywide and watershed cooperative funding
agreements with revenues >$200 million over
30 years. Included were project agreements
with multiple funding partners for urban runoff
diversions to the sanitary sewer on Peters
Canyon Channel and Santa Ana-Delhi Channel.
PROJECT MANAGER
Chris Crompton
Mr. Crompton's experience includes more than 30-years managing the Orange County Stormwater Program; oversight of water quality and hydrologic data collection systems; and development of the urban runoff diversion program that has transferred over 10 billion gallons to the sanitary sewer over 20 years. He currently supports stormwater compliance activities for government agencies and serves as project manager for work for Riverside County Flood Control District and Orange County Sanitation District.
Mr. Crompton manages
a two-year urban runoff
optimization study with the
Orange County Sanitation
District to assess 21
diversion structures
transferring urban runoff to
the sanitary sewer.
GWMA ▬ OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF REGIONAL STORMWATER CAPTURE AND TREATMENT ▬ PAGE 26 Education
B.S., 2003, Civil
and Environmental
Engineering,
University of
California, Los
Angeles
Licenses/Certifications
Professional Civil
Engineer, California,
2007, 71531
Qualified SWPPP
Developer (QSD),
California, 2010,
00396
Qualified SWPPP
Practitioner (QSP),
California, 2010,
00396
LEED Accredited
Professional,
California, 2009
Qualified Industrial
Stormwater
Practitioner,
California, 2016, 161
Professional Affiliations
California
Stormwater
Quality Association
(CASQA)
Years with
Michael Baker 21 21 Years experience
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Creston Avenue Drywell System, Signal Hill,
California. City of Signal Hill. PROJECT MANAGER.
Design of a drywell system to address the City's
water quality runoff from a 24-acre portion of the
City. The BMP system included a diversion system
from an existing Los Angeles County storm
drain, a storage system with incorporated pretreatment, and a series of drywells for infiltration.
Diversion of runoff to the system is hydraulically
controlled to reduce project materials and a
secondary connection back to the storm drain.
Michael Baker worked with multiple vendors to
optimize the storage and drywell configurations
which resulted in a system capable of capturing
the entire water quality volume. The project
will be constructed using funding received
as part of a grant and required an expedited
design schedule, which was met. Michael Baker
delivered the plans on budget and within the
design schedule.
Garfield Avenue Improvements, Monterey Park,
California. City of Monterey Park. WATER QUALITY
LEAD. Design and plan production of the Green
Infrastructure elements included in the street
improvement plan for Garfield Avenue. The plan
included bioretention bulb outs to improve the
safety of the new pedestrian crossing location as
well as a location for water quality improvement.
The project did not require the inclusion of a
water quality element. However, the Michael
Baker team proposed these enhancements to
complement the traffic calming design. The team
coordinated the geotechnical investigation at
multiple potential BMP locations. Ultimately, one
bulb out was designed as a bioretention planter
due to soils with high infiltration rates while the
other was designed as a biofiltration planter
due to clay soils. Michael Baker optimized the
design, including protective curbing and grade
control, to maximize the captured runoff from the
surrounding drainage area.
Environmental Compliance Program, Los
Angeles, California. City of Los Angeles.
TECHNICAL MANAGER. Michael Baker supported the
County transportation agency with stormwater
permit compliance. Mr. Mercier led an effort to
provide alternative compliance approaches using
the Compliance Options included in the Industrial
General Permit. On-site stormwater management
solutions included infiltration, harvest and
use, evapotranspiration, and discharge to
sewer. Improvement project concepts were
developed for each facility based on identified
opportunities. Off-site project locations were
identified by reviewing publicly owned parcels
adjacent to or downstream from each facility
drainage path. Once locations were identified
concept plans were developed to facilitate
coordination with municipalities regarding
partnerships on multi-benefit stormwater
solutions. These alternative solutions were then
incorporated into Time Schedule Orders for each
facility and negotiated with the Regional Board.
On-Call WQMP Implementation Services,
Orange County, California. County of Orange.
TECHNICAL MANAGER. Michael Baker is assisting
with on-call WQMP implementation services,
including meeting post-construction permit
requirements primarily regarding LID and
hydromodification controls for new development
and significant redevelopment. Mr. Mercier’s
focus has been developing and coordinating
training materials and sessions. He led the
development and presentation of trainings
focused on treatment BMP construction and
maintenance along with program updates
following the shift to the San Diego Regional MS4
permit in south Orange County.
P RINCIPAL-IN- CH AR GE
Dave Mercier, PE
Mr. Mercier's background includes a variety of experience focusing on surface water management and water quality. His management process focuses on understanding the clients core business and project needs to drive program development and the generation of practical solutions.
GWMA ▬ OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF REGIONAL STORMWATER CAPTURE AND TREATMENT ▬ PAGE 27 Education
B.S., 1995,
Hydrology and
Water Resources,
University of
Arizona
Licenses/Certifications
Qualified SWPPP
Practitioner (QSP),
California, 2023,
28364
Professional Affiliations
Measure W Safe
Clean Water
Program Steering
Committee, Los
Angeles County
Years with
Michael Baker 2 30 Years experience
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Urban Runoff Optimization Study, Orange
County, California. Various Agencies.
ENVIRONMENTAL LEAD. Reviewed and summarized
existing Dry Weather Urban Runoff (DWUR)
diversion systems, policies and goals for multiple
agencies including Orange County Sanitation
District, Orange County Water District and
Orange County Department of Public Works.
Agencies also included Irvine Ranch Water
District, City of Huntington Beach, and the City
of Newport Beach. Michael Baker examined the
challenges and gaps associated with existing
policies, infrastructure and operational practices
potentially inhibiting additional diversion and
provided recommendations to improve both
existing and future diversion performance.
As part of existing diversion’s operational
assessment, the Michael Baker team performed
an in-depth review of design drawings and
historical performance data for each diversion.
The improvement concepts were prioritized
and agreed upon with the operators as viable
opportunities, including physical infrastructure
changes, inspection, monitoring, operating
methods, and streamlined maintenance
procedures. Cost estimates and benefits for the
improvements were documented and presented
to agencies for consideration.
Stormwater Program Development and
Operation, Los Angeles, California. Universal
Studios. ENVIRONMENTAL LEAD. Established a
stormwater program that brought the property
into compliance with an individual NPDES
permit and then enhanced the program to have
the permit formally rescinded. The program
involved elements of dry weather discharge
characterization from 400-acres of multiple
land uses, providing for source control where
possible and diverting remaining flows to sewer
in compliance with an existing City of Los Angeles
Industrial Waste discharge permit. Multiple
urban runoff pretreatment and stormwater
treatment technologies were deployed,
tested, and improved upon in conjunction with
maintenance methods realizing a consistent and
cost-effective operation while achieving water
quality objectives. A portion of the diverted flows
were intercepted and harvested for on-site reuse
working collaboratively with Los Angeles County,
Department of Public Health on an approved
spray irrigation water system to supplement
existing domestic water supply. A series of
infrastructure and operating improvements were
necessary to bring the Wahaso-provided water
harvesting system into reliable and complaint
operation. These improvements included
additional, active pretreatment, modified
irrigation demand schedules, an enhanced
recirculation loos, installation of a SCADAenabled backflow preventer and a larger storage reservoir to maximize stable treatment. The
facility was the model for the credit program
developed as part of Los Angeles County’s Safe
Clean Water Program which included elements of
dry weather diversion, stormwater treatment and
on-site water reuse.
Stormwater and Non-Stormwater Inspection
Services, Various Locations, California.
Southern California Edison Company.
ENVIRONMENTAL LEAD. Responsible for stormwater
and non-stormwater inspection services in
support of the project's Construction General
Permit compliance program.
Stormwater Facilities Implementation
Plan, Carson, California. City of Carson.
ENVIRONMENTAL LEAD. Provided support of
the Master Plan development and ordinance
revisions. Michael Baker is providing a holistic
view of stormwater management in the city of
Carson through development of the Stormwater
Facilities Implementation Plan (SWFIP) by
working with internal and external stakeholders
through community outreach and engagement.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAD
Max Liles, QSP
Mr. Liles has experience managing surface water resources that provide for improved resiliency and enhanced water quality. He has built and monitored stormwater and urban runoff treatment systems, optimizing their performance and maintenance.
Mr. Liles has used his
experience to assist other
public and private stormwater
programs in stakeholder-driven
processes that provide for costeffective community benefits.
GWMA ▬ OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF REGIONAL STORMWATER CAPTURE AND TREATMENT ▬ PAGE 28 Education
Ph.D., 2014, Civil
Engineering,
University of
California, Los
Angeles
M.S., 2010, Civil
Engineering,
University of
California, Los
Angeles
B.S., 2007,
Environmental
Engineering,
University of
California, Irvine
Professional Affiliations
American Society of
Civil Engineers
Years with
Michael Baker 4 16 Years experience
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Culver Boulevard Realignment and Stormwater
Treatment Culver City, California. City of
Culver City. TECHNICAL SPECIALIST, WATER QUALITY.
Oversaw the confined space entry of the Culver
City BMP for the installation of an automated
flow monitor and led a field team in collecting
grab samples and automated sampler collections
during both dry and wet weather conditions.
Michael Baker is leading the monitoring of
BMP effectiveness to evaluate the treatment
system’s performance and assess water quality
improvements. Michael Baker assisted the City in
creating a Monitoring and Reporting Plan (MRP)
that documents sampling protocols, as well as
a Health and Safety Plan (HSP) detailing safety
measures for confined space entry. Michael
Baker also supported the City in regulatory
compliance reporting. The analysis and reporting
of water quality data focused on TMDL-listed
constituents such as bacteria, metals, nitrogen,
and PCBs and achieving compliance with current
regulatory limits.
Dry-Weather MS4 Outfall Monitoring, San
Diego, California. County of San Diego.
TECHNICAL SPECIALIST, WATER QUALITY. Michael
Baker provided engineering support services
for county compliance with stormwater bacteria
total maximum daily load (TMDL). As part of the
project, Michael Baker performed dry-weather
monitoring of 143 MS4 outfalls within the Los
Penasquitos and San Dieguito watersheds.
This monitoring entailed weather conditions,
flow measurements, assessments of structural
conditions of the outfall, the biological and
sediment status of the outfall, and evidence of
illicit discharges or illicit connections. Michael
Baker also recorded field observations and
measurements using the county's Survey123 and
Collector apps.
Wet-Weather Monitoring, San Diego, California.
County of San Diego. TECHNICAL SPECIALIST, WATER
QUALITY. As part of the San Diego Department
of General Services Environmental As-Needed
Contract, Michael Baker provided monitoring
and sampling of stormwater best management
practices (BMPs) at eight county-owned sites.
At each site, it measured the effectiveness
of BMPs at reducing flow volume, flow rate,
and stormwater contaminants. Michael Baker
leveraged extensive BMP monitoring experience
to provide quality data and reporting for a variety
of stormwater BMP types and configurations
and conducted agency coordination to help the
county understand BMP performance for future
installations.
Industrial General Permit Tenant Outreach,
Los Angeles, California. Port of Los Angeles.
TECHNICAL SPECIALIST, WATER QUALITY. Michael
Baker provided technical services to support the
client in conducting a tenant outreach program
for industrial stormwater management. The
program supported industrial activities at the
port in complying with a California Industrial
General Permit (IGP) and municipal separate
storm sewer system (MS4) requirements About
60 tenants/facilities were visited and evaluated,
from large container terminals to smaller
industrial sites. Michael Baker interviewed
site managers, operators, and stormwater
compliance staff; reviewed site stormwater
pollution prevention plans (SWPPP), drainage
system maps, and sampling results; provided
recommendations to improve industrial
stormwater compliance; prepared evaluation
reports covering improvement opportunities and
approaches; and evaluated the client's entire
outreach program to provide recommendations
for program improvement.
MONITORING LEAD
Vanessa Thulsiraj, PH.D.
Dr. Thulsiraj has experience in water quality monitoring and assessment, microbial source tracking, and development and optimization of rapid methods for measuring fecal indicator bacteria. Her work is focused on assisting watershed managers and municipalities to identify major sources (human and non-human) of fecal indicator bacteria that may contribute to exceedances of water quality standards.
GWMA ▬ OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF REGIONAL STORMWATER CAPTURE AND TREATMENT ▬ PAGE 29 Education
M.S., 1996, Civil
Engineering,
Loyola Marymount
University
B.S., 1987, Civil
Engineering,
Loyola Marymount
University
Licenses/Certifications
Professional
Engineer - Civil,
California, 1991,
46972
Professional Affiliations
American Public
Works Association
(APWA)
American Society
of Civil Engineers
(ASCE)
American Water
Works Association
(AWWA)
Orange County
Water Association
(OCWA)
Years with
Michael Baker 37 37 Years experience
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Baker Regional Water Treatment Plant
(BRWTP), Lake Forest, California. Irvine Ranch
Water District. QA/QC REVIEWER. Michael Baker
was the lead consultant for the Baker Regional
Water Treatment Plan (BRWTP). For a number
of years, water agencies in South Orange County
have investigated alternatives for improving
both water supply and water system reliability.
These agencies determined that a local treatment
plant utilizing untreated surface water from
Metropolitan Water District as its source of supply
would be the preferred alternative. Michael Baker
provided preliminary and final design services
for the BRWTP. The plant is sized for a capacity
of 28 mgd and will utilize microfiltration as the
primary method of treatment. Additional project
components include raw water pump station; raw
water pump station for Trabuco Canyon Water
District; pretreatment, including chlorine dioxide
and coagulant; pressurized MF membranes; UV
disinfection; chloramination; backwash recovery
system; solids handling facilities; DYK reservoir
modifications; and product water pump station.
Sterling Pumping Station and Reservoir
Project, Riverside County, California. Western
Municipal Water. PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE. Michael
Baker provided engineering, design services
and construction engineering support services.
Water resources include treated surface water
and treated groundwater. The surface water
is imported from Northern California and
treated at the Mills Water Treatment Plant.
The local groundwater is treated at the Chino
II Desalter and the Arlington Desalter. Michael
Baker assisted in designing pumping station
and reservoir facilities to transfer treated
groundwater to a residential area of the district
where customers are currently receiving water
from the Mills Water Treatment Plant only,
including a new 1.5 MG concrete reservoir
and a high-pressure pumping station. When
completed, the facilities will allow the client to
transfer up to 20 cubic feet per second of treated
groundwater from the desalination plants to the
area. The work included P&ID development,
SCADA, electrical distribution, and controls
design.
Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency - Sulfuric
Acid Injection Study, Santa Clarita, California.
Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency. PROJECT
MANAGER. Michael Baker provided engineering
services to evaluate the sulfuric acid injection
system for the perchlorate treatment system for
Saugus Well No. 1 and 2, determine the cause
of leakage, and recommend improvements to
prevent future pipe damage. Michael Baker's
services included reviewing record data,
including water quality information, operating
conditions, and parameters; reviewing reports,
design calculations, and record drawings.
Industrial Waste Discharge Permit Review,
Orange County, California. Santa Margarita
Water District. PROJECT ENGINEER. Michael Baker
provided Industrial Wastewater Engineering
services for the Water District, and developed the
Industrial Wastewater Discharges Regulations for
the District. Michael Baker reviewed all industrial
permit applications for regulatory compliance,
evaluated the industrial treatment process, and
made recommendations for permit conditions
and monitoring. The industrial wastewater
treatment permits analyzed included laboratory
facilities, research and development facilities,
manufacturing, and plating.
M E C H A N I C A L E N G I N E E R I N G
John Nagle, PE
Mr. Nagle has extensive experience planning, designing, and providing construction support services for major water and wastewater facilities. He has prepared numerous construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates for water and sewer pipelines, water pumping stations, wastewater lift stations, wells, and reservoirs. He has prepared master plans for potable water, sanitary sewer, and recycled water systems.
GWMA ▬ OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF REGIONAL STORMWATER CAPTURE AND TREATMENT ▬ PAGE 30 Education
M.S., 1974,
Electrical
Engineering,
AGH University
of Science &
Technology
B.S., 1972,
Electrical
Engineering,
AGH University
of Science &
Technology
Licenses/Certifications
Professional
Engineer 1994-
Electrical,
California, 14537
Professional Affiliations
IEEE Computer
Society
Years with
Michael Baker 10 40 Years experience
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Baker Regional Water Treatment Plant, Lake
Forest, California. Irvine Ranch Water District.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER. Michael Baker was the
lead consultant and provided preliminary and
final design services. For a number of years,
water agencies in South Orange County have
investigated alternatives for improving both
water supply and water system reliability. These
agencies determined that a local treatment
plant utilizing untreated surface water from
Metropolitan Water District as its source of
supply would be the preferred alternative. The
plant is sized for a capacity of 28 mgd and will
utilize microfiltration as the primary method
of treatment. Additional project components
include raw water pump station; raw water
pump station for Trabuco Canyon Water District;
pretreatment, including chlorine dioxide and
coagulant; pressurized MF membranes; UV
disinfection; chloramination; backwash recovery
system; solids handling facilities; DYK reservoir
modifications; and product water pump station.
Flow Control Facility, Lake Forest, California.
Irvine Ranch Water District. ELECTRICAL ENGINEER.
Responsible for the electrical construction
phase. Michael Baker was selected as the lead
consultant for Irvine Ranch Water District's
(IRWD's) Baker Regional Water Treatment Plant
(BRWTP), a 28-million-gallon-per-day treatment
plant utilizing untreated water from Metropolitan
Water District (MWD). The project included
the design and construction of the OC-33 Flow
Control Facility (FCF) from MWD's Santiago
Lateral to provide 28 cubic feet per second of
flow capacity to the BRWTP. Preliminary design
of the OC-33 FCF included a detailed hydraulic
analysis and evaluation of alternative valve and
meter types and configurations, and extensive
coordination with IRWD and MWD engineering
and operations and in securing MWD design
approval.
Rio Vista Water Treatment Plant Clearwell
Improvements, Santa Clarita, California.
Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency. ELECTRICAL
ENGINEER. Provided electrical engineering
and design services including a new 480V
three phase power distribution system,
electrical cabinets, power and lighting plans
as well as instrumentation and controls. The
instrumentation and controls were integrated
with the City's SCADA system. Remote and local
monitoring and control of the equipment was
provided, including equipment status, and alarm
conditions. Michael Baker provided construction
management and inspection services to for the
Clearwell No. 1 Improvements project, which
was partially funded by a USEPA Grant. The
modifications to this 15-million-gallon treated
water clearwell included demolition and removal
of geomembrane liner, baffles, and floating
cover; grading within the clearwell; installation
of drain pipes, liner leakage collection pipes,
concrete anchor curbs, geomembrane liner, CSPE
baffles, and CSPE floating cover; installation of
water quality monitoring system, site electrical,
SCADA improvements, and perimeter railing;
modifications to existing access platforms; and
restoration of existing asphalt pavement.
Sterling Pumping Station and Reservoir Project,
Riverside County, California. Western Municipal
Water. QA/QC. Design for electrical and control
systems and evaluated project constructability.
Michael Baker provided engineering and design
services and is currently providing construction
engineering support services. The client provides
drinking water to customers located within a
510-square-mile district of western Riverside
County. Water resources include treated surface
water and treated groundwater. The surface
water is imported from Northern California and
treated at the Mills Water Treatment Plant.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND CONTROLS
Marek Przywara, PE
Mr. Przywara has experience in with water/wastewater facilities including wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, sewer stations, reservoirs, and solid waste facilities. Responsibilities have included engineering, procurement, and construction activities. He prepared process instrumentation drawings (P&ID), ladder logic control, loop diagrams, and schematics to integrate process automation.
GWMA ▬ OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF REGIONAL STORMWATER CAPTURE AND TREATMENT ▬ PAGE 31 Education
MS Civil and
Environmental
Engineering,
Arizona State
University, 2001
BS Civil Engineering
University of
Minnesota,1999
Licenses/Certifications
Professional
Engineer California,
2003, #64928
Professional
Engineer Arizona,
2007, #46719
Professional Affiliations
Adjunct Instructor
of Water Reuse,
Santiago
Community College
Past President of
Orange County
Water Association
(OCWA)
California Water
Environment
Association (CWEA)
WateReuse
Foundation
National American
Lake Management
Society (NALMS)
Years with
PACE 24 24 Years experience
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Gobernadora Multi-Purpose Basin, Orange
County, California. Santa Margarita Water
District, Sr. CONSULTING ENGINEER. Led the design
of the diversion pump station and inflatable
dam system for the 31-acre Gobernadora MultiPurpose Basin designed to capture and naturally treat urban nuisance runoff through constructed
wetlands. This multi-purpose basin provides
flood detention through the first diversion
system, collection and treatment of urban runoff
through a second diversion, capture of shallow
groundwater, and reuse into the existing recycled
water network. The basin is designed to decrease
storm flow, improve water quality and reclaim
water supply for non-potable purpose.
Earvin Magic Johnson Park Stormwater Pump
Station and Pipeline, Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles County Public Works. PROJECT
MANAGER. Led the design of an urban runoff water
recycling and stormwater runoff drain diversion
system. A diversion structure was designed to
tap into an existing Los Angeles Department of
Public Works 84-inch diameter stormdrain to
divert flows of up to 33 cfs to a new pump station
that sends the flows to the park. The diversion
structure is comprised of a low height partition
that prevents dry weather and first-flush wet
weather flows from continuing to flow through
the stormdrain line and instead are diverted into a
new 36-inch pipeline, ½ mile long, to transfer the
flows to the diversion pump station. Wet weather
flows beyond the first-flush volume will continue
to flow down the existing stormdrain line. A pump
station was designed containing mechanical
screening to prevent trash and debris from being
discharged downstream to Compton Creek. The
flows captured from the stormdrain line are
pumped into a sophisticated treatment facility
with ozone, coagulation, circulation, aeration,
and water conditioning prior to discharge to the
wetlands at the renovated lake system. A pump
at the north lake also recirculates water to the
treatment system in the south lake at 2,500 gpm
to maintain high water quality in the lakes. Lake
water is also used for irrigation of the entire park,
and potable water make-up is minimized by using
the new treated stormwater source.
SoFi Stadium Advanced Stormwater
Management Pump Station and Pipeline,
Inglewood, California. HKS. PROJECT MANAGER.
The SoFi Stadium multipurpose lake combines
aesthetics with function through water
conservation, flood attenuation and irrigation
storage. The system recycles treated wastewater
and urban runoff for irrigation use, significantly
offsetting potable water demand. Design
included the six-acre stadium multipurpose
lake that receives, treats and attenuates the
surrounding areas’ stormwater runoff with
the help of the adjacent Lake Pump Station.
During a storm event, run-off enters the lake
through the six storm drain discharges located
in the wetland planters at the shoreline and
then treated together with the lake water by a
continuous treatment loop. The equipment for
this treatment is located in the adjacent Lake
Pump Station which continuously pulls water
from the lakes, disinfects it with ozone and treats
it with an alum coagulant which ensures better
filtration when the water is discharged back into
the lakes through the wetland planters. The pump
station also houses the equipment that provides
the continuous aeration of the lakes to maintain
water quality, as well as a custom treatment
system for the recycled water used for lake fill.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Andy Komor, PE
Mr. Komor is a technical consultant and designer on water resources projects including stormwater quality, stormwater infrastructure/pumping facilities, drinking water, ocean and brackish water desalination, groundwater recharge, advanced wastewater treatment and water recycling, lake and reservoir water quality enhancements and new technology research and development.
GWMA ▬ OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF REGIONAL STORMWATER CAPTURE AND TREATMENT ▬ PAGE 32 Education
B.S. Environmental
Engineering,
California
Polytechnic
University, San Luis
Obispo, 1997
Licenses/Certifications
Professional
Engineer, California,
2002, #C62802
Professional
Engineer, Arizona,
2003, #40050
Professional Affiliations
American Society
of Civil Engineers
(ASCE)
Water Environment
Federation (WEF)
Years with
PACE 24 28 Years experience
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Via Princessa Park Infiltration BMP Feasibility
Study and River Revetment Study and Design,
Santa Clarita, California. City of Santa Clarita.
PROJECT MANAGER. Leading the feasibility study
and design for a 30-acre foot (AF) infiltration
BMP system and 2,000 linear feet (LF) of
streambank stabilization for a new park in Santa
Clarita. The feasibility study was completed in
compliance with LA County's Safe Clean Water
program guidelines for further consideration
for project implementation funding. The study
included summarizing the project’s objectives,
including a schematic of the project layout with
diversion structures, hydrodynamic separator,
underground infiltration BMP, onsite LIDs, and
monitoring requirements, an outline of the
capture area, as well as indicating the benefits
regarding water quality, water supply, community
investments, and nature-based solutions. This
study also included a monitoring plan, O&M plan,
engineering analysis including geotechnical
investigation, site survey, hydrology analysis,
a CEQA preliminary assessment, and gained
approval from LA County Flood Control District to
install the diversion structure and improvements
to the existing storm drain infrastructure and
facilities. The proposed design underway
on the infiltration BMP facility incorporates
sedimentation management through a
corrugated metal pipe stormwater conveyance
system. A dry wash will convey on-site flows and
serve as a park amenity feature. BMP access for
maintenance was facilitated in challenging areas
such as playfields.
Vincent Lugo Park Stormwater Capture Project
Feasibility Study, San Gabriel, California. Los
Angeles County Public Works. PROJECT MANAGER.
Part of the Technical Assistance Team for the
Safe, Clean Water (SCW) Program assigned to
develop a Feasibility Study for the Vincent Lugo
Park Stormwater Capture concept as identified
in the Rio Hondo Watershed Area Steering
Committee’s Stormwater Investment Plan.
PACE provided peer-review on the BMP and
stormwater capture process, which included
diverting dry-weather flow from the Alhambra
Wash and treat the flow through a series of
bioswales infiltration BMPs that would also serve
as stream amenity for the Park.
Newhall Park Diversion and BMP Infiltration
Facility Safe Clean Water Feasibility Study
and Design, Santa Clarita, California. City of
Santa Clarita. PROJECT MANAGER. Performed
site selection / feasibility analysis and design.
Several potential sites were identified within the
Upper Santa Clara River Watershed Management
Group, Enhanced Watershed Management
Plan, but a more in-depth analysis was required
to determine the viability and infiltration
effectiveness of each location. To help the City
reach its short-term infiltration goals, PACE
performed an investigation of the potential
sites, which included site evaluations for
suitability, infiltration optimization, development
of optimum layouts, and construction cost
estimates. Factors such as infiltration rates,
proximity of the groundwater table, utility
conflicts, 85th percentile watershed runoff
volume, and feasibility of diverting from the
adjacent storm drain system heavily influenced
the investigation. The City selected Newhall
Park, and PACE performed final engineering
design and developed construction documents
to support the implementation of the selected
regional BMP location. PACE also assisted the
City with securing funding by helping with the
development of the Safe, Clean Water (SCW)
Program’s Measure W Feasibility Study for the
project.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Duong Do, PE
Mr. Do's expertise includes all areas of water resources, including stormwater BMP and LID infrastructure design, water and wastewater treatment processes and design; water distribution and wastewater collection; water and wastewater storage and pump infrastructure, and water resource master planning and permitting.
GWMA ▬ OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF REGIONAL STORMWATER CAPTURE AND TREATMENT ▬ PAGE 33 Education
A.A. / Applied
Science, Computer
Aided Drafting, ITT
Technical Institute,
1993
Licenses/Certifications
SCADA and
SCADAPak
Certification, Los
Angeles, 2009
Years with
PACE 19 28 Years experience
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Gobernadora Multi-Purpose Basin, South
Orange County, California. Santa Margarita
Water District. SR INSTRUMENTATION AND
CONTROLS SPECIALIST. Design of this project
recycles urban dry weather and stormwater
and provides regional flood control benefits.
This basin provides several benefits including
treatment and recycling of captured runoff
and storm flows, reduction of downstream
erosion and sedimentation, detention of peak
storm flows, and water quality improvement to
Gobernadora Creek. The system incorporates
automated controls respond to both low flow
and high storm flow conditions in the creek.
Operational flexibility is facilitated through
multiple hydraulic systems including a dry
weather nuisance runoff diversion structure
featuring a rubber inflatable dam system to divert
flows into natural water quality treatment and
infiltration cells, an elevated side weir to capture
storm flows for peak flow storage, a secondary
rubber dam for large flood flow water level
control, sedimentation basin and fine straining,
disinfection, and a pump station to transport
treated flows for recycled water applications.
LA County Earvin Magic Johnson Park
Stormwater Diversion and Treatment System,
Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles County
Public Works. SR INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROLS
SPECIALIST. Design of an urban runoff diversion
structure that taps into an existing Los Angeles
Department of Public Works 84-inch diameter
stormdrain to divert flows of up to 33 cubic feet
per second (cfs) to a new pump station that sends
the flows to the park. The diversion structure is
comprised of a low height partition that prevents
dry weather and first-flush wet weather flows
from continuing to flow through the stormdrain
line and instead are diverted into a new 36-inch
pipeline, approximately ½ mile long, to transfer
the flows to the diversion pump station. Wet
weather flows beyond the first-flush volume will
continue to flow down the existing stormdrain
line. The pump station will contain mechanical
screening to prevent trash and debris from being
discharged downstream to Compton Creek.
SoFi Stadium Advanced Stormwater
Management System, Inglewood, California.
HKS. SR INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROLS
SPECIALIST. Mechanical and water quality design
of the multi-purpose 5-acre lake at Hollywood
Park, the new SoFi Stadium site. The lake serves
as the site’s central stormwater management
system and includes state-of-the-art water
conservation and recycling features, making
it among the most advanced integrated lakes
in existence. The lake incorporates many
advanced features to enhance water resource
management at the site by serving as a
stormwater treatment system for much of the
stadium and entertainment district, integrating
recycled wastewater and stormwater seamlessly
within the lake to be fed into an onsite irrigation
system, obtaining recycled water from West
Basin Water District during dry weather to supply
the lake make-up water, and by serving as a
short-term flood attenuation basin to minimize
flood risks. With the combination of reclaimed
water and stormwater in this lake system being a
first-of-its-kind in California, current permitting
regulations were not set-up to address this
approach. Therefore, the lake’s stormwater
discharge required a unique and lengthy
permitting process before an individual NPDES
stormwater discharge for the lake was approved
by the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality
Control Board in June 2020.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND CONTROLS AND SCADA
Ernesto Camarena
Mr. Camarena's expertise includes controls and automation design for pump stations, water and wastewater treatment, wells, and storage reservoirs. He is a unique designer and startup expert of water infrastructure due to his extensive background in hands-on implementation of projects including panel building, programming, troubleshooting, and installation in the field during construction and operations.
GWMA ▬ OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF REGIONAL STORMWATER CAPTURE AND TREATMENT ▬ PAGE 34 Education
BA, Biology,
Whittier College,
2007
Licenses/Certifications
Wastewater
Treatment Plant
Operator, Grade
5, State Water
Resource Control
Board, 2013
Professional Affiliations
Southwest
Membrane Operator
Association
Years with
PERC 7 12 Years experience
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
LA County Earvin Magic Johnson Park
Stormwater Diversion and Treatment System,
Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles County
Public Works. OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE.
Responsible for the Earvin “Magic” Johnson
Park Urban Runoff Water Recycling system. This
unique stormwater system captures urban runoff
(dry and wet weather first-flush flows), treats
the captured flows, recycles the water for onsite
irrigation, and stores the treated recycled water
within the park’s newly renovated lake. PERC
Water provided system commissioning, start-up
and testing services and has operated the facility
since completion. The scope of services includes
operations and maintenance of the water
treatment system and training for Los Angeles
County Staff.
SoFi Stadium Lake Park Water Treatment
System, Inglewood, California.. OPERATIONS
AND MAINTENANCE. Responsible for the SoFi
Stadium Lake Water Park Treatment System. The
treatment system consists of multiple packaged
treatment processes, which remove ammonia
and further treat the recycled water that the site
receives from West Basin Water District. The
5-acre lake sits in front of the stadium is much
more than a decorative water feature; it also
collects and treats runoff, attenuates storm
flows, and stores recycled water for irrigation.
This system significantly reduces potable water
use, supporting the stadium’s sustainability
practices. PERC Water is contracted to operate
and maintain the water treatment and filtration
system and chemical addition systems, including
instruments and pumps. The operators perform
required water quality analysis of treated water
to control bacteria management and remain in
compliance with applicable Los Angeles County
and State of California water quality laws.
Albert Robles Center (ARC) for Water Recycling
and Environmental Learning, Pico Rivera,
California.. OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE. Eric
leads PERC Water’s Operations Team at the
15 MGD ARC Facility in Pico Rivera, Eric has
been involved in the ARC project throughout
the 24-month construction and commissioning
period, developed the Plant Operating Protocol
and Monthly Operating Reports, and assisted
with the Facility design and operability review.
Eric also assisted with the review of system
functionality and test plans; the development,
review and approval of the Plant’s Operation
and Optimization Plan (OOP), Operation and
Maintenance Manual and CMMS Plan; and
the development of the Process Monitoring
and Regulatory Reporting Plan in compliance
with Title 22 Permit requirements. Eric also
has responsibility to recruit, hire and train all
plant operations and maintenance personnel.
In addition to these responsibilities, Eric has
an active role in preparing, in coordination
with the project Contractor, the following
documents: Staff Development Plan; Operations
and maintenance Plan; Health and Safety Plan
(with respect to operations and maintenance);
Emergency Response Plan; and Operations
and Maintenance Staff job descriptions. He
coordinates all operations activity and reporting,
and works closely with project partners to ensure
the safe and successful operation of the Facility.
The ARC Facility utilizes the latest advanced
water treatment technologies to process
tertiary treated wastewater for the purpose
of indirect potable reuse. Ultrafiltration trains
directly coupled to a Reverse Osmosis system,
seamlessly allows the flow of water from one
system to next, and an industry first, Ultraviolet
Advanced Oxidation system utilizing sodium
hypochlorite, traditionally hydrogen peroxide,
as an oxidizer to produce water that meets or
exceeds stringent California State water quality
parameters.
SCADA
Eric Gonzales
Mr. Gonzales is a dedicated operations supervisor, and brings to the job experience in operating, supervising, and managing treatment systems and expertise in diagnosing equipment and process problems, troubleshooting system issues and taking corrective action within policy and procedures.
GWMA ▬ OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF REGIONAL STORMWATER CAPTURE AND TREATMENT ▬ PAGE 35 Licenses/Certifications
CA Grade V WWTP
Operator / #7715
Professional Affiliations
California Water
Environment
Association (CWEA)
CWEA Desert and
Mountain Section,
Director, Vice
President and
President
Southwestern
Membrane Operator
Association
(SWMOA)
Water Environment
Federation (WEF)
Years with
PERC 3 35 Years experience
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Earvin “Magic” Johnson Park Urban Runoff
Water Recycling, Los Angeles, California..
TECHNICAL SUPPORT. Responsible for operations
and maintenance of the Earvin “Magic” Johnson
Park Urban Runoff Water Recycling system. This
unique stormwater system captures urban runoff
(dry and wet weather first-flush flows), treats
the captured flows, recycles the water for onsite
irrigation, and stores the treated recycled water
within the park’s newly renovated lake. PERC
Water provided system commissioning, start-up
and testing services and has operated the facility
since completion. The scope of services includes
operations and maintenance of the water
treatment system and training for Los Angeles
County Staff.
SoFi Stadium Lake Park Water Treatment
System, Inglewood, California.. TECHNICAL
SUPPORT. Responsible for ongoing technical
support to the SoFi Stadium Lake Water Park
Treatment System. The treatment system
consists of multiple packaged treatment
processes, which remove ammonia and further
treat the recycled water that the site receives
from West Basin Water District. The 5-acre
lake sits in front of the stadium is much more
than a decorative water feature; it also collects
and treats runoff, attenuates storm flows,
and stores recycled water for irrigation. This
system significantly reduces potable water use,
supporting the stadium’s sustainability practices.
PERC Water is contracted to operate and maintain
the water treatment and filtration system and
chemical addition systems, including instruments
and pumps. The operators perform required
water quality analysis of treated water to control
bacteria management and remain in compliance
with applicable Los Angeles County and State of
California water quality laws.
City of San Diego Morena Pump Station, San
Diego, California.. START-UP AND COMMISSIONING
MANAGER. Responsible for a new 37.7 MGD
Morena Wastewater Pump Station Facility,
including Odor Control Systems, Electrical
Building, Screening Facility, High Purity Oxygen
System, Maintenance Building, associated civil
site work including storm drainage, yard piping,
perimeter walls, access gates, pavement,
landscaping and other appurtenances. The
project also includes the construction of 48-inch,
60-inch & 66-inch diversion and overflow
sewers, three diversion structures with slide
gates and one junction structure on Friars Rd.
Vista Canyon Water Factory, Santa Clarita,
California.. OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE.
Responsible for management and
troubleshooting of the 0.415 MGD Vista Canyon
Water Factory. Water treated at the factory
is recycled and delivered via “purple pipe” to
provide for 100 percent of all the community’s
non-potable water uses including open
spaces, landscaping, community garden and
neighborhood parks. Environmentally sensitive
and resourceful, PERC Water’s design of the
facility offers flexibility of operation and excellent
water quality within a small footprint of less than
an acre. Disinfection is performed by UV and
effluent is be treated to Title 22 standards for
unrestricted reuse.
Pala Casino Spa Resort Wastewater Treatment
Plant, Pala, California.. OPERATIONS AND
MAINTENANCE. Responsible for management of
the 1.6 MGD Pala Casino Spa Resort Wastewater
Treatment Plant.
MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT
Gilbert Perez
Mr. Perez's experience includes wastewater treatment operations and ongoing maintenance, and knowledge of applicable laws and regulations. Most recently serving as the Operations Manager for the City of Riverside, He oversaw all regulatory compliance, environmental compliance, safety, collection system, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation maintenance and day to day operations along with managing engineering and construction management.
GWMA ▬ OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF REGIONAL STORMWATER CAPTURE AND TREATMENT ▬ PAGE 36 Education
BS/Civil
Engineering/
University of
California, Davis
Licenses/Certifications
California
Professional Civil
Engineer / No.
C72958
California State
Water Resources
Control Board:
▬T2 Water
Treatment
Operator / No.
32230
▬D2 Water
Distribution
Operator / No.
38693
Professional Affiliations
American Water
Works Association
WateReuse
Association
Southwest
Membrane Operator
Association
Years with
PERC 1 27 Years experience
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Kalaeloa Seawater Desalination Facility (KSDF)
Project, Kapolei, Hawaii. Board of Water Supply,
City and County of Honolulu. DESIGN-BUILD
MANAGER. Project included the design, build,
operate and maintain a new 1.7 million gallons
per day (MGD) seawater desalination facility on
the island of Oahu. The new facility, which will
draw seawater to be treated through seawater
reverse osmosis treatment processes. Treated
water will ultimately be discharged and blended
with existing BWS water. The new Facility will
also feature an administration building with
accommodations for public visitors and will
support sustainability initiatives set forth by
BWS. The seawater desalination plant will
supplement BWS’ ongoing efforts to encourage
conservation, use recycled water for non-potable
water demands, and leverage brackish and
saline aquifer supplies where possible. The KSDF
current has a targeted operational start date in
2027, which is subject to change.
Valencia Water Reclamation Plant Advanced
Water Treatment Facility, Valencia, California.
Valencia Water Treatment. SENIOR PROJECT
MANAGER. PERC Water is the lead entity
for start-up and commissioning services
(Commissioning & Startup). The project is
an advanced treatment facility consisting of
microfiltration (MF) for particulate removal,
nanofiltration (NF) for water softening, an
enhanced membrane system (EMS) using high
recovery reverse osmosis (RO) for chloride
removal targeting 99.2% recovery, and a truck
loading station for brine disposal. Approximately
8.3 MGD of VWRP tertiary-treated water will be
diverted to the AWTF, which will produce 6.5 MGD
of low chloride product water that will be blended
with the remaining VWRP tertiary-treated water.
Santa Monica Sustainable Water Infrastructure
Project (SWIP), Santa Monica, California.
City of Santa Monica. SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER.
As part of the progressive design-build team,
this project allows the City to take a major step
toward water independence, supporting existing
programs designed to create a sustainable water
supply. PERC Water is leading the design team,
responsible for start-up and commissioning
activities and will operate the facility upon
project completion. The first-of-its-kind SWIP
takes a forward-thinking approach to help
secure the City’s water future by leveraging
the use of existing City infrastructure and by
linking together three new distributed water
reuse elements into a single cohesive and
comprehensive project to harvest, treat, and
reuse non-conventional water resources. The
SWIP is comprised of: 1 Million Gallon Per Day
Advanced Water Treatment Facility (AWTF),
1.5 Million Gallon Stormwater Harvesting Tank
and upgrades to Santa Monica Urban Runoff
Recycling Facility (SMURFF) The SWIP will
deliver reliable advanced treated water to be
injected into local groundwater basins for indirect
potable reuse via aquifer recharge while meeting
the non-potable reuse demands. Mr. Tirado is
responsible for design drawing and specification
oversight and submittal reviews of the AWTF,
preparation of NPR and IPR Engineering Reports,
DDW and RWQCB regulatory coordination,
construction coordination including field
observation, submittal/shop drawings review,
preparation of the Start-Up and Commissioning
Plans, DDW Acceptance Test Plan, Operation
Optimization Plan (OOP), Operation and
Maintenance Manuals, and field work for the
start-up and commissioning of the AWTF.
CONSTRUCTION/REPAIR
Kevin Tirado, PE
Mr. Tirado is a strategic Professional Civil Engineer who is committed to streamlining processes and procedures to ensure maximum cost-effectiveness and efficiency. Dedicated professional who builds lasting, productive relationships with leaders of public organizations, private entities, and stakeholders. Technically skilled leader who brings a depth of engineering knowledge to complex business challenges and communicates effectively with across all levels of a company.
GWMA ▬ OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF REGIONAL STORMWATER CAPTURE AND TREATMENT ▬ PAGE 37 Licenses/Certifications
Contractors State
License Board C54
Tile & Stone License
Professional Affiliations
Building Industry
Association of
San Diego Storm
Water Task Force
Committee
USACE NAVFAC
Southwest Division
Quality Control
Manager
Years with
PERC 3 21 Years experience
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Kalaeloa Seawater Desalination Facility
(KSDF) Project, Kapolei, Hawaii. Board of Water
Supply, City and County of Honolulu. PROJECT
MANAGER. Project included the design, build,
operate and maintain a new 1.7 million gallons
per day (MGD) seawater desalination facility on
the island of Oahu. The new facility, which will
draw seawater to be treated through seawater
reverse osmosis treatment processes. Treated
water will ultimately be discharged and blended
with existing BWS water. The new Facility will
also feature an administration building with
accommodations for public visitors and will
support sustainability initiatives set forth by
BWS. The seawater desalination plant will
supplement BWS’ ongoing efforts to encourage
conservation, use recycled water for non-potable
water demands, and leverage brackish and
saline aquifer supplies where possible. The KSDF
current has a targeted operational start date in
2027, which is subject to change.
Pala Wastewater Treatment Plant, Pala,
California. Pala Band of Mission Indians. PROJECT
MANAGER. Project included the operations,
maintenance, and facility upgrades of the Pala
Wastewater Treatment System.
Camp Pendleton North and South Regional
Tertiary Treatment Plants, Camp Pendleton,
California. Naval Facilities Engineering
Command Southwest (NAVFAC Southwest).
ON-SITE PROJECT MANAGER. Project included
the operations, maintenance, and facility
improvements of the 4.0 MGD North Regional
Tertiary Treatment Plant (NRTTP) and 7.5 MGD
South Regional Tertiary Treatment Plant (SRTTP)
located on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.
Sarival Water Reclamation Facility (WRF),
Goodyear, Arizona (DB). City of Goodyear.
PROJECT MANAGER. The new facility will treat an
average day flow capacity of 4.0 Million Gallon
per Day (MGD) with a maximum day flow capacity
of 6.0 MGD and a peak-hour capacity of 10.0 MGD
in Phase 1. The facility will utilize a membrane
bio-reactor treatment process, followed by
chlorination disinfection, to meet ADEQ Title 18
Class A+ requirements for unrestricted reuse of
recycled water. Each phase of the facility will be
constructed with parallel unit processes capable
of treating raw wastewater with one unit out
of service, ultimately based around increased
facility reliability and redundancy. Construction
began in June 2022 and is expected to be
completed in 2024.
CONSTRUCTION/REPAIR
Joseph Winkler
Mr. Winkler has experience with civil, environmental remediation commercial/industrial, residential and government construction. At PERC Water, he is responsible for all aspects of estimating, budgeting, scheduling, contracting and management for water infrastructure projects. Mr. Winkler's professional expertise includes contract negotiations, document preparation, value engineering and design conflict resolution assistance.
GWMA ▬ OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF REGIONAL STORMWATER CAPTURE AND TREATMENT ▬ PAGE 38 Education
Westwood College of
Aviation, San Diego
Community College
District, Associate’s
Degrees, Airframe
and Powerplant
San Diego Community
College District,
Mechanical
Engineering
Licenses/Certifications
Confined Space Entry
Traffic Control
Flagger
Safety Training
7 Years
experience
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Sewer Flow Monitoring and Treatment,
Ventura, California. Naval Base Ventura County.
OPERATOR. Operate and maintain all sewer and
stormwater main lines on Point Mugu, Port
Hueneme, and Saint Nicholas Island. Including
the design and implementation of a preventative
maintenance program. Also provided pump
station maintenance.
Water and Wastewater Upgrade, Los
Angeles, California. Caltrans 11-409104. LEAD
INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN. Demolition and
installation of a completely self-contained water
and wastewater treatment and distribution/
collection system. The wastewater treatment
system includes commission and integration
of the control system into statewide SCADA
software (Tesco). Install an uninterruptable
power supply with a 150kw Generator.
Municipal and Industrial Flow Monitoring. .
LEAD INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN. Calibrate,
install, and collect deliverable information for
flow monitoring reporting for many projects from
recording sewer inflows to assist in pump station
design to complete collection system I and E
studies.
Special Project Robotics, Hardware, and
Software Design. . LEAD INSTRUMENTATION
TECHNICIAN. Design, test, and build special
projects such as flow monitoring automation
for municipal rate structuring. Specializing in
designing circuitry and software for automation
of processes.
Instrumentation, Various Projects, California.
Caltrans Orange County, the Cities of El
Segundo, Santa Monica, Anaheim, Pico Rivera,
Naval Bases San Diego County, and various
private organizations. LEAD INSTRUMENTATION
TECHNICIAN. Various projects with government
and private entities to maintain and repair
waste and stormwater instrumentation, flow
monitoring, and pump systems. Included are
Caltrans Orange County, the City of El Segundo,
Santa Monica, Anaheim, Pico Rivera, Naval
Bases San Diego County, and various private
organizations.
MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT LEAD
Stephen Ruckle
Mr Ruckle’s experience includes wastewater construction, PLC programming, industrial machine repair (both electrical and mechanical), electronics design, mechanical machine repair and a lifetime of computer programming he maintains a wide range of wastewater and pumping systems. Troubleshooting and repairing instrumentation sensors, 4-20mA loops, relays, power supplies, PLC and HMI hardware and software, fuses, circuit breakers, solenoids, pump motors, contactors, pump motor overloads and many other components are well within his capabilities.
GWMA ▬ OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF REGIONAL STORMWATER CAPTURE AND TREATMENT ▬ PAGE 39 Education
BS Civil Engineering,
Utah State University
Licenses/Certifications
UV-GRP CIPP Lining
Cosmic Top Hat
Installer Certification
Utah Division of
Drinking Water
Operator Grade 4
Utah Wastewater
Operator Grade 3
13 Years
experience
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
San Elijo Wet Well Rehabilitation, San Diego, California. San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation. PROJECT MANAGER. Performed rehabilitation of three wet wells using Mainstay Composite Liner System, which included Microsilica Resurfacing Mortar (ML-72) and high-build 125 mils, 100% solids epoxy coating (DS-5). Chemical injection grouting was used to stop all active leaks.
Bangerter Bridges Project, CIPP Liner and Manhole Rehabilitation, Salt Lake City, Utah. Utah Department of Transportation. PROJECT MANAGER. Preformed rehabilitation work on storm drainpipes as well sewer lines under the new proposed highway. Each Manhole for the sewer system had to be inspected and then leaks were stopped using injection grout method with Spectec PU H100. The manhole was then epoxy coated.
24-Inch Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation, Park City, Utah. Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation District, Silver Creek Junction. PROJECT MANAGER. Preformed rehabilitation of 24-Inch trunk line with manhole rehabilitation for each of the 65 manholes on the project. Each manhole had to be prepped by removing existing old and corroded steps and loose concrete, as well as active leaks stopped.
MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT
Tyler Cady
Mr. Cady is responsible for managing and coordinating large underground, lining, and instrumentation projects. He is accountable for creating the project work plans and schedules as well as appropriately identifying the resources and personnel needed to complete the project successfully.
Licenses/Certifications
CWEA Grade 4
Collection Systems
Maintenance
OSHA 30 Hour
NASSCO- LACP,
MACP, PACP
Confined Space
Entry
Fall Protection
HAZWOPER
16 Years
experience
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Culver Boulevard Stormwater Retention Operations and Maintenance Services. City of Culver City. PROJECT MANAGER. As-needed inspection and maintenance for the Culver Boulevard Stormwater Retention System. The system includes 2 large underground detention galleries, 2 CDS units, 2 Kraken units, 2 actuator valves, 1 pump station, and multiple junction boxes.
Sacramento International Airport. County of Sacramento. PROJECT MANAGER. Yearly contract for quarterly storm filter unit’s inspection including 346 cartridge filters and as-needed cleaning and replacement of ZPG cartridges.
LAX Stormwater BMP System and Device Inspection. City of Los Angeles. PROJECT MANAGER.
Management and implementation of the inspections and cleanings/replacement parts for all LAX owned stormwater devices annually.
Newport Beach Annual Stormwater Maintenance. City of Newport Beach. PROJECT MANAGER.
Management and implementation of cleaning services for the City’s 11 continuous deflective separation units, 29 structures, 3,236 catch basins and 17,090 feet of v-ditches.
MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT
Robert Carr
Mr. Carr is an experienced Project Manager and has field experience in CCTV inspections, cleaning, and point repairs in stormwater and sanitary sewer systems. He has a CWEA Grade 4 in collection systems maintenance, carries a NASSCO PACP certificate and remains involved in CCTV training and operations. He is responsible for project scheduling, field operations, and ensures work remains in compliance with project specifications and standards.
GWMA ▬ OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF REGIONAL STORMWATER CAPTURE AND TREATMENT ▬ PAGE 40 Education
Michigan
Technological
University, BS Civil
Engineering,1986
Licenses/Certifications
California
Professional Civil
Engineer, #C046151
38 Years
experience
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Buntich Construction, Upland, California. . VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS. Manage engineering staff and field supervision to ensure projects are completed safely and on time. Review CPM schedules, plan and manage construction labor and equipment force, resolve construction problems by providing owners with resourceful and innovative ideas, track, prepare and negotiate claims and change orders, ensure project acceptance and payment. Management duties have included estimating, budgeting, preparing safety programs and training classes, engineering design and oversight, scheduling, supervision of staff, engineers, field construction employees, claims preparation and negotiating.
Best Western Paving Company, Walnut, California. . PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT.
Responsible for company Public Works construction projects. Prepared and planned construction activities, managed crews and equipment for on and off site projects, handled all contract administrative issues with contractors and owners.
Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, Los Angeles, California.. CONSTRUCTION LIAISON ENGINEER. Managed public works underground construction projects.
MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT AND CONSTRUCTION/REPAIR
Lee Allen Roesner, PE
Mr. Roesner has engineering and management experience in of all aspects of heavy Civil construction projects including sewers, sewer rehabilitation, drainage, domestic and reclaimed water lines ranging up to 20’ diameter, plant work, tunneling, micro tunneling and hazardous material handling.
Education
B.A., Cum
Laude, Intensive
Psychology, UC
Santa Cruz, CA,
2015
Certifications
▬ OSHA 30 Hour
Safety Training
▬ Competent Person
Trenching and
Excavation
▬ Competent Person
Confined Space
▬ Forklift Operator
Training
Years with
Experience 8
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Emergency Underground Projects, Los Angeles, California. City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works. EMERGENCY SERVICES MANAGER. Oversee emergency underground projects. These projects provide emergency sewer and storm drain repairs and/or replacement when failure jeopardizes public health and safety. Work ranges from emergency spot repairs to large emergency repairs/rehabilitation of sewers and storm drains. Responsible for construction process, scheduling, labor, and equipment.
Manage project finances, cost estimates, progress billings, and final billings. Develop subcontracts, obtain and review subcontractor proposals, manage subcontractors, and approve subcontractor billings. Responsible for the identification, analytics, and resolution of day-to-day challenges in a fast paced and changing environment.
Emergency Sewer Repair, Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, California.. PROJECT MANAGER. Emergency sewer repair that involved the replacement of a broken 8”x6” VCP wye connection at a depth of 9’. After the repair was performed, a sectional CIPP lining and top hat were installed at the new wye connection.
Emergency Sewer Repair – Wetherly Drive, Los Angeles, California. . PROJECT MANAGER. Emergency sewer repair that involved removing a blockage from an 8” VCP sewer. After the initial cleaning performed by a hydrojetting truck did not clear the blockage, a higher pressurized jetting machine was used. Although the heavy cleaning allowed flow, the line was still obstructed. A total of 6’ of 8” VCP and one 8”x6” VCP wye connection was removed to clear the blockage.
MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT AND CONSTRUCTION/REPAIR
Evan Casaus
Mr. Casaus is a project manager responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating the technical management aspects of projects. Ensures operations follow design and specifications and that all construction operations are completed on schedule, within budget and to quality standards.
UNDERSTANDING & APPROACH
GWMA ▬ OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF REGIONAL STORMWATER CAPTURE AND TREATMENT ▬ PAGE 42
UNDERSTANDING & APPROACH
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
GWMA, on behalf of its members, has issued a RFQ for
Operations, Maintenance, and Evaluation of Regional
Stormwater Capture and Treatment Projects, initially
identifying five potential locations:
1. Bolivar Park: 3300 Del Amo Blvd., Lakewood, CA 90712
2. Mayfair Park: 5720 Clark Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712
3. Ruth R. Caruthers Park:10500 Flora Vista St, Bellflower, CA 90706
4. Sub Basin 4 (Long Beach Airport)Long Beach Airport
5. Urban Orchard Park: 9475 West Frontage Road, South
Gate, CA 90280
An additional 12 regional projects are anticipated to be constructed over the next 10 to 15 years at Hermosillo Park, El Dorado Park, Furman Park, Spane Park, John Anson Ford Park, Apollo Park, Independence Park, Cerritos Sports
Complex, Lynwood City Park, Heartwell Park, Skylinks
Golf Course, and Salt Lake Park. These new facilities, once constructed, may also use the services covered under the RFQ.
The RFQ does not identify a specific commitment for work at the five existing projects, but notes that member agencies “may then take a separate action to select pre-qualified firm(s), request specific proposal(s), and negotiate and award contract(s) for requested activities.”
Each of the five existing projects has been constructed to achieve improvements in water quality as well as beneficial usage for a portion of dry and wet weather flows that
otherwise would be conveyed untreated to DSI marine
waters. The following is an overview of the five projects:
Bolivar Park : The Bolivar Park Regional Stormwater Project is located in a municipal park in the City of Lakewood and includes a 7.5 acre-feet subsurface storage system. Wet and dry weather flows are diverted from the nearby Del
Amo Channel. Project infiltration rates have significantly decreased and the water harvesting system has required
extensive maintenance. Major components include:
▬ Rubber diversion dam
▬ Grated drop inlet diversion structure
▬ Low flow drop inlet structure
▬ Actuated diversion valve
▬ Pretreatment unit, Nutrient Separating Baffle Box
(NSBB)
▬ Pump station with 4 pumps
▬ 8.9 acre-feet subsurface storage and infiltration gallery ▬ Wet well with 3 pumps
▬ Water harvesting unit (WAHASO) with connection to the Park’s irrigation system
▬ Overflow discharge pump back to a storm drain
Mayfair Park: The Mayfair Park Regional Stormwater
Project is located in a municipal park in the City of
Lakewood and includes a 13.8 acre-feet subsurface storage system. Wet and dry weather flows are diverted from the nearby Clark Channel. The water harvesting system has
required extensive maintenance. Major components include:
▬ Rubber diversion dam
▬ Grated drop inlet structure
▬ Actuated diversion valve structure
▬ Pretreatment unit, NSBB
▬ 13.8 acre-feet subsurface storage gallery
▬ Outlet valve and a wet well with 3 pumps
▬ Water harvesting unit (WAHASO) with connection to the Park’s irrigation system
▬ Kraken cartridge filtration units
▬ Back-up sanitary discharge line
▬ Treatment unit building with controls
Ruth R. Caruthers Park: The Ruth R Caruthers Park
Regional Project is located in a municipal park in the City of Bellflower and includes a 9-acre-feet subsurface storage system. Wet and dry weather flows are diverted from two Los Angeles County Flood Control District facilities, BI1902 Drain and Project 16 Channel. Project infiltration rates have significantly decreased and the water harvesting system has required extensive maintenance. Major components
include:
▬ Two rubber diversion dams
▬ Grated drop-inlet structures
▬ Junction diversion structure
▬ Two actuated valve structures
▬ Two pretreatment units, NSBBs
▬ 9 acre-feet subsurface infiltration and storage facility ▬ Pump station, 3 pumps
▬ 3-way plug valve
▬ Water harvesting unit (WAHASO)
GW M A c a n a c h i e ve t i m e a n d c o s t s av i n g s a n d i n c r e a s e d o p e r a t i o n a l e f f i c i e n c y w i t h t h e M i c h a el B a ke r t e a m – a t r u s t e d , wel l - k n ow n p a r t n e r w i t h e x p e r i e n c e d el i ve r i n g stormwater, wastewater, and similar projects in communities throughout California.
GWMA ▬ OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF REGIONAL STORMWATER CAPTURE AND TREATMENT ▬ PAGE 43 Sub Basin 4: Located at Long Beach Airport, the project includes a 14-acre-feet subsurface storage system.
Wet and dry weather flows are diverted from nearby Los
Cerritos Channel. Infiltration appears to be negligible, and groundwater appears to be entering the storage/infiltration gallery through the bottom and sides. Major components
include:
▬ A grated inlet structure
▬ Flow splitter vault
▬ Two pre-treatment units
▬ Motor activated sluice gate
▬ Energy dissipater structure
▬ 14 acre-feet subsurface storage and infiltration vault Urban Orchard: Located in the City of South Gate, the
project (not yet operational) will divert wet and dry weather flows from the Bandini Channel first to a constructed
treatment wetland and then to a 2.52 acre-feet subsurface storage system. A water harvesting system, including
additional filtration and a pump, can provide irrigation for the orchard and buffer trees. Major components include:
▬ Grated drop inlet structure in the Bandini Channel
▬ Actuated valve structure
▬ Pumps to hydrodynamic separators
▬ Pumps to constructed wetlands
▬ 2.52 ac-ft subsurface storage
▬ Water harvesting system
▬ Water overflows and discharge system
▬ Related pumps, valves, sensors, and monitors
Michael Baker assumes from the RFQ that all or a portion of operations and repairs at the five facilities will be transferred from local agency operations to companies
selected under the RFQ process. As such, the RFQ
provides O&M manuals for all five projects describing the systems in place and the level of maintenance required. In addition, the RFQ provides links to engineering reports for Bolivar Park and Sub Basin 4, as well as including summary tables that point to a wide variety of operational challenges and systems deficiencies. As an example, for the Bolivar Park project:
▬ Rubber dam: Mosquitoes from standing water, too little dry weather flow, and trash and debris
▬ Total suspended solids sensor: Sensor not working
▬ Motor operated valve (2): 1) Valve leaking, not
controllable by SCADA, and in a confined space; 2) valve not controllable by SCADA, in a confined space, valve
vault accumulates water
▬ Pre-treatment unit: Difficult to clean, and accessibility issues including ventilation and lighting
▬ Subsurface storage: Accessibility issues including
ventilation and lighting, hard to maintain, and infiltration not working
▬ WAHASO water harvesting system: Excess staff time
utilized, frequent clogging of bag filters, undersized
activated carbon media filters, poor water clarity that impedes UV treatment, broken sensor and flow meter,
and clogging
▬ Irrigation pump and discharge pump: Salt causes
sprinkler failures, and pumps have failed and had to be replaced
The engineering report (October 2023) elaborates on these issues and identifies others, such as lack of replacement of activated carbon and odors from a lack of disinfection and provides some initial recommendations.
As an example of the Team’s approach to facility operational issues, we have reviewed the Bolivar Park project
documentation provided in the RFQ and, based on that
information, we have identified the following issues for further consideration.
▬ Settling Basin: The existing settling basin is undersized relative to the inlet pump station capacity. The current configuration provides for a detention time of only four minutes. This short detention time does not a provide
for the settling required for treating storm flows and
results in heavy sediment loading to the storage basin.
Sediment in the storage basin can lead to poor water
quality, increased maintenance and an adversely
affected WAHASO Treatment system. We estimate
that the existing recommendation to add a taller brick
screen only increases detention time to eight minutes
in the storage basin which is still not sufficient. This recommendation is also costly and time consuming. A
more cost-effective modification could be to reduce the inlet pump rate to provide at least 30 minutes of settling time. Another option could be to limit the pump rate to accommodate dry-weather flow that does not carry the
same high sediment load, allowing the existing settling basin to be more effective.
▬ Pretreatment design capacity: From the provided
documentation, it is unclear if the existing Bioclean
pretreatment system was designed for both trash and
sediment capture. Reducing the inlet pumping rate
could help improve the existing pretreatment system's
performance thereby improving the overall system’s
performance.
▬ WAHASO Treatment System inlet design: The
documentation does not describe how water in the
storage basin is drawn into the WAHASO treatment
system for reuse. Ensuring that the inlet for the
WAHASO is properly placed with suitable pretreatment
could further reduce sediment loading and improve the
treatment system's performance while also reducing
maintenance.
GWMA ▬ OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF REGIONAL STORMWATER CAPTURE AND TREATMENT ▬ PAGE 44 ▬ Mechanical Ventilation: Active mechanical ventilation that provides for at least six air changes per hour will reduce air stagnation and odor by providing proper
continuous airflow through the system. This air flow
design could eliminate the need for an odor control
system with high power and maintenance costs. Active
air exchanges also facilitate safe occupancy when
maintenance procedures require access for cleaning or
other operations.
▬ Perched Groundwater: The structural design of the
underground facility should be re-evaluated for
buoyancy and structural strength. While eliminating the existing groundwater leaks into the structure may be
desirable for water quality assurances, the additional
stress brought by the groundwater onto the structure
should be thoroughly evaluated before proceeding.
Michael Baker has assembled a diverse and extremely
experienced team that is capable of helping GWMA’s
member agencies in addressing these challenges and
putting each of these projects on track to operate efficiently and cost-effectively by providing recommendations
for the most cost-effective operational and structures
improvements that maintain project goals for improving
water quality. We have designed, built, monitored, and
operated projects like these for several years and can
provide the O&M, SCADA monitoring, engineering,
technical services, and construction/repair capabilities needed to do the job.
PROJECT APPROACH
The Michael Baker Team presented in this response to
the RFQ is intentionally robust and includes redundancy throughout by design, as there are potentially multiple facilities requiring operations, maintenance, and evaluation at the same time. Such a large undertaking, often around storm events, is expected to require significant effort and resources to provide optimum best management practices
(BMP) functioning.
Given the contractor licensing status of DSI, Buntich,
and PERC with related liability issues, Michael Baker
recommends that while the team will work as a cohesive
whole, with Michael Baker as the lead, any subsequent
contracts be awarded recognizing the individual
contractor responsibilities of DSI, Buntich, and PERC.
The Team provides all services listed in the RFQ for the four work categories. The following identifies the specific roles in each category:
▬ O&M of regional stormwater capture infrastructure
systems.
» Michael Baker – Administrative, reporting, and
monitoring lead.
» DSI - Electro-mechanical, electrical, and
instrumentation service lead.
» Buntich and PERC – O&M support and overflow work.
» Michael Baker and PACE – O&M optimization
evaluations and recommendations.
▬ Off-site monitoring and control via SCADA.
» PERC– SCADA monitoring and control for daily
operation and data tracking.
» Michael Baker and PACE – monitoring and analysis of
operations data for O&M optimizations.
▬ Engineering and technical services for design,
evaluation, and technical support.
» Michael Baker and PACE.
▬ Construction and repair services for repairs and
replacement of diversion systems, pumps, valves as well as access to underground structures.
» Buntich and PERC.
PROJECT MANAGER AND LEADS
Chris Crompton will lead Michael Baker Team. Externally, Chris will serve as the main point of contact with each City project owner and facilitate communications on
needs and expectations. He will set up standing calls with City representatives on progress and performance and
ensure that all routine work performed is documented and reported.
A key role at the outset will be in facilitating decisions about any additional engineering assessments needed, any O&M
and structural alterations needed to bring the four current operating facilities up to City expectations, and the viability of the infiltration and water harvesting capabilities as continued components.
PROJECT MANAGER
Chris has spent the past 39
years working with stormwater
programs and facilities to improve
communities throughout southern
California. His experience
working collaboratively with regulators, leading
multi-agency efforts to develop stormwater
infrastructure, and understanding what makes
facilities work well has led him to this point and
makes him a compelling selection to orchestrate
the Michael Baker Team. He consistently
produces positive outcomes in difficult projects
by establishing partnerships and appropriate
expectations with all invested stakeholders.
GWMA ▬ OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF REGIONAL STORMWATER CAPTURE AND TREATMENT ▬ PAGE 45 Chris will do this by evaluating the O&M asset assessments and engineering and technical studies already conducted with the Michael Baker Team and identify whether sufficient information is available to make decisions with respect to the operability issues identified. If sufficient information is available, recommendations on next steps will be made. If more information is needed, the nature and cost of these further investigations will be identified and shared with the City project owner for consideration. An example of this process was included in our discussion of the Bolivar facility included in the Understanding. The goal at the outset will be to identify a clear path forward for improved performance through prioritized actions and identify achievable
performance metrics.
Internally, Chris will ensure work is distributed amongst the Team members and tracked such that it is completed on schedule with clearly defined performance metrics. Chris will be supported by the three main task leads identified in the RFQ:
Max Liles of Michael Baker will provide the administrative support lead role for the O&M of the projects. He will
provide as-needed day-to-day coordination (referred
to as a part-time role in the RFQ) on items such as the preparation of compliance reports, correspondence,
and coordination with Michael Baker Team members on
assignments, work progress, and performance. Max will
be Michael Baker’s most frequent “boots on the ground”
providing a regular presence to interact with each city on routine matters.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAD
In Max’s role as Universal Studio’s
Environmental Program Manager, he was
responsible for campus-wide compliance
with discharge, air quality, and hazardous
materials and other environmental programs imposed
by state and local regulatory agencies. His role included directing operation and maintenance personnel to
ensure on-site mechanical systems, including a Wahaso
water harvesting unit, functioned in a manner that
produced results and met regulatory standards. He
liaised with regulatory agencies, including the Public
Health Department and Regional Water Quality Control
Board, City of Los Angeles Sanitation District and Los
County Department of Public Works, and interacted with
their staff frequently. He oversaw system monitoring and ensured proper reporting to regulators was completed.
His demonstrated success in this role properly prepared him to serve as the Administrative Lead for this program.
Vanessa Thulsiraj of Michael Baker will provide the water quality monitoring lead role for the O&M of the projects.
She will oversee required monitoring programs required
by permits, as applicable, from Los Angeles County Flood Control District, Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, and Public Health Department. This will include both
volumetric measurement of flow and as well as sampling
and lab assessments of required constituents. She will
be responsible for any necessary compliance reports. Of equal importance, she will assist the Michael Baker Team in determining and measuring the performance of each
project based on the metrics that are set. This, for example, could include volumetric performance of amounts and
percentages of water captured and treated, as well as loading assessments of pollutants and bacterial organisms removed.
MONITORING LEAD
Vanessa offers demonstrated experience
overseeing teams responsible for
developing and executing plans for the
sampling and analysis of discharges
associated with stormwater treatment systems. Over the
past decade she has served as faculty at both the University of California, Los Angeles and University of California, Irvine which has exposed her to the leading edge of stormwater quality, and where she developed innovative monitoring
methods. Her experience spans programs built around
complex, automated sampling systems through simplified, grab sample operations. Vanessa is ideally suited to lead the monitoring of influent, effluent, and other water streams associated with these facilities.
Stephen Ruckle of DSI will provide the maintenance
and support lead role for O&M of the projects. He will
be available as needed for day-to-day coordination
(referred to as a part-time role in the RFQ) on electromechanical, electrical, and instrumentation service issues related to the projects. He will oversee and respond to routine maintenance issues and will engage with Michael Baker’s project manager and/or administrative support
lead on larger issues that require engineering, SCADA,
or construction services, or in situations where workload requires bringing in additional Team members.
MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT LEAD
Stephen brings decades of mechanical
machine repair, a decade of electronics
design, and a lifetime of computer
programming to the Team. He will be
available to provide part-time maintenance and support
on an as-needed basis. His combination of experience,
spanning programmable logic controls, water
infrastructure construction, industrial and mechanical
machine repair, along with programming allows him to
service a wide range of systems.
GWMA ▬ OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF REGIONAL STORMWATER CAPTURE AND TREATMENT ▬ PAGE 46 Operation and Maintenance (O&M)
The Michael Baker Team has experience operating and
problem-solving with systems similar to the five regional projects. We are used to the systems, familiar with the equipment, understand the common design features, and
have experience with the most frequent problems to occur.
We are also adept at using existing information and will utilize available data and reports on performance to ensure the most efficient use of resources to the extent possible.
The Michael Baker Team’s O&M approach will be based on
three core principles: protection of human life and health; maintaining permit compliance; and maximizing equipment performance and life:
▬ Safe work is paramount to the Michael Baker Team and
will be an integral component of our work practices,
including higher risk categories such as confined space entry. Key safety practices to be followed include:
» Use of a Designated Safety Officer certified to provide training on safety procedures per Injury and Illness
Prevention Plans that will conduct regular onsite
safety inspections and provide job-specific safety
documentation to remain on the jobsite.
» Traffic control, including traffic control trucks outfitted with built-in arrow boards, designed to handle any
traffic control setup required. Includes training on
proper traffic control and flagging procedures and the
California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
(MUTCD) WATCH manual.
» Training and certifications in confined space entry
procedures and regular inspections, testing, and
calibrations of equipment. Occasionally, confined
space rescue elements including the use of selfcontained breathing apparatus may be required to safely complete the task at hand.
▬ The Michael Baker Team brings both understanding and
experience of regulatory and permit compliance and
meeting all set requirements will be a major emphasis of our work and performance monitoring.
▬ At the outset, the Michael Baker Team will spend a
significant amount of time gathering an inventory of the system components on-site, reviewing the plans and
O&M manuals, reaching out to the manufacturers of the
stormwater devices and the City owner for additional
insight regarding device functionality and design, and
understanding the overall intended functionality and
actual, experienced performance. Throughout this
process, the Team will recognize current and future
bottlenecks or potential design flaws and create
resolutions for these issues. An early goal will be to
create a prioritized initial corrective action plan for each project in conjunction with the City owner and, in the
long term, an updated asset management plan.
Scheduling will be coordinated with the City owner and
inspections will initially be performed per the O&M
manuals. Maintenance data will be collected and reviewed in conjunction with performance monitoring data to ensure goals are understood and that path is established to have them met.
The Michael Baker Team will employ robust training for
all Team members to ensure that the redundant O&M
capacity described earlier is effective. Training will be complemented by extensive documentation such as
standard operating procedures and updates of the O&M
manuals as needed following any upgrades or process
improvements. To the extent possible both electronic and hard copies will be utilized since misplacement of O&M
procedures and manuals can be a common occurrence.
SCADA Monitoring and Control
The Michael Baker Team will refine and ensure the
appropriate utilization of the controls program and data tracked through each of the projects’ SCADA systems. Our team will use the systems to monitor and respond to alarms utilizing remote control access, as applicable and make emergency system changes, as needed in consultation with the City project owner. The data that is tracked through the project SCADA systems will be evaluated to drive
and optimize preventative maintenance practices and
operational adjustments.
Our Team intends to create an operational linkage from
the SCADA monitoring function to the O&M response
function to ensure that all parts of the Team are utilizing the information to maximize operational performance.
Our Team has expertise with a wide range of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) hardware and SCADA software
platforms, including:
▬ PLC:
» Allen Bradley
» Automation Direct
» Control Microsystems
» GE Fanuc
» Modicon
» Motorola
▬ SCADA:
» Allen Bradley
» Citect
» C-More
» iFix
» Lookout
» Wonderware
» Ignition
GWMA ▬ OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF REGIONAL STORMWATER CAPTURE AND TREATMENT ▬ PAGE 47 Michael Baker Team member, PACE, is currently regularly evaluating and providing operational consulting on Los
Angeles County’s Earvin Magic Johnson (EMJ) Park’s
stormwater management system and utilizes performance
data to continuously refine operational strategies and
metrics for evaluating its effectiveness. PACE additionally provides ongoing monitoring of the SoFi Stadium
stormwater management system to ensure compliance
with the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board discharge permit, while PERC provides day-to-day O&M
support. A similar strategy is proposed for the five projects with DSI, Buntich, and/or PERC in the O&M role.
Engineering and Technical Services
The Michael Baker Team understands that the member
agencies may require engineering and technical support
services for the five regional projects to effect modifications to optimize operations. Our Team has a strong depth of
specialized technical expertise specifically well-suited for these existing facilities. Expertise areas include stormwater treatment and reuse processes, regulatory compliance,
pumping facilities, rubber dams and diversion structures, sedimentation management, hydraulics, and electrical and automated control systems. Our Team regularly evaluates existing systems to determine how to best utilize and
optimize existing components to meet design intent in the following areas: System Evaluations and Improvement
Designs
The Michael Baker team can perform evaluations to identify root cause issues of deficiencies and to identify standard operating procedures that will ensure design intent is
attained and the long-term viability of the systems is
promoted. If requested, findings and recommendations will be categorized and prioritized to guide GWMA in making
informed decisions on improvements and O&M procedures.
System evaluations can include:
▬ Physical condition assessment
▬ Structural inspection
▬ Water quality sampling/testing and performance
analysis
▬ Regulatory compliance
▬ Mechanical condition evaluation such as pumping,
piping, valves, and ventilation equipment
▬ Electrical condition evaluation such as condition of the power supply, service entrance, backup power supply,
motor controls, instrumentation, National Electrical
Code compliance, capacity deficiencies, proper sealing, and coating, etc.
▬ Hydraulic/hydrologic model and design assumptions
review
▬ Troubleshooting of PLC controls, field instrumentation, and SCADA systems
The Michael Baker Team offers an instrumentation
and control group that specializes in the latest, proven hardware and software systems along with cutting-edge
water process engineering and operations to ensure that facilities operate reliably and efficiently. The Team is experienced in collecting and evaluating real-time data from apps on computer systems and smartphones using
a range of industry-standard hardware and software
applications. With this experience, existing controls can be evaluated and re-built or modified based on current
functionality and expandability. Changes to SCADA and
PLC platforms may also be performed should additional
system tasks be identified that could improve performance.
Determining factors in this analysis include new and
existing communication protocols, remote terminal unit
(RTU) communication via radio or cell modems, alarming, reporting, real-time trending, security, and remote access.
For all Engineering and Technical Services, a designated QA/QC Manager will implement and maintain the QA/QC
Program. The Program will be used to prevent errors and omissions before they occur by giving every Team member the respect, information, and rapid feedback needed to
produce an accurate, consistent, and complete product.
This approach reduces the cost and effort required for the QC phase, which provides for the systematic elimination of defects from the project documents. A continuous QC
process will be applied daily as the workflows from deskto-desk, discipline-to- discipline, and at milestones when work moves from the Team to the City project owner. The Michael Baker Team will utilize this approach on each
project to deliver a high-quality product on schedule and within budget.
Construction/Repair
When an issue is identified that rises to the level of major repair or construction, Michael Baker Team member
Buntich or PERC will be engaged to provide services
and expertise in support of operation and maintenance
activities. Major construction tasks could involve demolition of existing facilities, excavation for access, excavation for new construction, new structure installation, new pipe
installation, modification or reconfiguring of structures, subgrade preparation, structural backfill, surface
restoration, and traffic control for construction access.
Once a specified task or issue is identified that needs major construction the Michael Baker Team, upon approval of the City project owner, will visit the project to review the project details, and project constraints, and investigate access restrictions. A work plan will be developed identifying the scope of work, a schedule of major activities, critical long lead time procurements, vital submittals, and permitting needs. The work plan, including initial cost estimates, will then be submitted for concurrence to the City project owner.
GWMA ▬ OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF REGIONAL STORMWATER CAPTURE AND TREATMENT ▬ PAGE 48 Upon approval of the approach, the labor, equipment,
and temporary facilities required to complete the work
will be identified as well as material pricing, specialty subcontractors for installation pricing, and a detailed cost estimate for the work to be performed will be assembled.
Once approval has been secured from the City project
owner, permits will be secured, and work will commence.
Residents and businesses may require notice of the
potential work impacts and letters may be sent to those affected. The Team will focus on keeping the lines of
communication open and minimizing impacts on the
community.
The Michal Baker Team can self-perform surveys,
demolition, excavation, subgrade preparation, pipeline
installation, mechanical installations, backfill, base
paving, and fine grading. If required, structural concrete installation, final pavement restoration, concrete flatwork, and landscaping will be subcontracted.
During the construction phase weekly construction
meetings will be held to review the project schedule,
critical submittals, and unforeseen conditions. A threephase quality control process will be implemented - the preparatory phase, initial phase, and follow-up phase
of task implementation. This methodical process of
construction eliminates rework, thus completing quality work the first time. This process also ensures that all involved parties are kept in the loop about all materials and construction methods to be installed. Using this approach Michael Baker’s Team members have a proven record of
successfully completing projects in densely populated
urban environments under critical timelines.
Once the project is substantially complete, inspections of the project will be performed with the City’s project owner and a Punch List record of items required for completion prepared as needed. After the punch list is completed, the repairs will be executed and documented, and the project closed-out. A final acceptance will be requested.
MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL
5 Hutton Centre Drive, Suite 500
Santa Ana, CA 92707
3777 Long Beach Boulevard,
Annex Building
Long Beach, CA 90807
Phone: 562.495.5777
P44724-0006181.00
Prepared For:
GATEWAY WATER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
Attention: Madeline Anderson
PROPOSAL
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
3777 Long Beach Blvd | First & Second Floor Annex | Long Beach, CA 90807 | www.NV5.com | Office 888.608.3010 September 16, 2024
Gateway Water Management Authority (GWMA)
Attention: Madeline Anderson
Email address: [email protected]
SUBJECT: GATEWAY WATER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
Dear Ms. Anderson,
The Gateway Water Management Authority (GWMA) plays a crucial role in advancing stormwater quality management across Southern California. As regional stormwater capture projects come online, there is an increasing demand for expert operation, maintenance, monitoring, and optimization services to help these systems achieve their intended environmental benefits and comply with MS4 permit requirements. NV5 is uniquely positioned to support GWMA in these efforts, and we are pleased to submit the following proposal to continue our partnership in delivering these essential services.
Proven Expertise in Operation, Maintenance, Monitoring, and Optimization of Stormwater Facilities: NV5’s Long Beach office is dedicated to providing comprehensive stormwater management services that meet the rigorous requirements of the MS4 permit across Los Angeles County and beyond. Our extensive experience includes the operation, maintenance, and monitoring of stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) for key entities such as Los Angeles County Public Works, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), and other industrial and commercial facilities throughout Southern California. Our services extend to supporting the MS4 programs for the Counties of Orange, San Diego, and Riverside, where we implement sophisticated monitoring and sampling programs, including the innovative Smart Watershed Network in Orange County.
Specialized Telemetry and SCADA System Implementation: NV5’s team includes highly skilled electrical engineers and information technology experts who understand the intricacies of telemetry and SCADA systems used in stormwater management. Our collaboration with industry leaders such as TESCO and Utility Systems, Science, and Software allows us to offer comprehensive support for all telemetry, programmable logic controller (PLC), and SCADA system requirements. Our team’s expertise provides innovative and reliable solutions that align with GWMA’s operational needs.
Experienced and Dedicated Project Management: David “Dave” Renfrew, PMP, CPSWQ, QSD/P, QISP-ToR, will serve as the Project Manager for this contract. As Vice President and Water Resources Director for NV5’s Long Beach office, Dave brings over 25 years of experience in water quality management, specializing in operations and maintenance (O&M), monitoring, training, and related services. His extensive certifications and proven track record in managing large municipal and commercial water quality programs make him an invaluable asset to this project. Dave is currently leading the operation and maintenance task order for the Gates Canyon Stormwater Capture Project.
Strategic Partnerships and Specialized Services: NV5 understands that successful stormwater management requires the right tools and expertise. With decades of experience managing stormwater treatment facilities, we have built strong relationships with specialized service providers. Our proposal includes a detailed organizational chart of our team, highlighting the specialized services and vendors selected to meet the specific needs outlined in the GWMA RFP.
Collaboration with GWMA and Public Works Teams: We recognize the importance of collaboration in managing and maintaining stormwater facilities. Our ongoing work with various Public Works divisions has demonstrated the benefits of leveraging internal resources to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. NV5 is committed to continuing this collaborative approach, working closely with GWMA agencies’ teams to for a seamless project execution.
For this statement of qualifcations, Michael Drennan will be the designated contact person authorized to represent NV5. His contact information is provided below.
We look forward to the opportunity to continue our partnership with GWMA and to contribute to the success of your stormwater management initiatives.
Sincerely,
NV5, Inc.
David S. Renfrew, CPSWQ, QISP/ToR, QSD/P, PMP
Project Manager
(760) 908-5749
[email protected]
Michael Drennan, PE
Vice President
(310) 384-8240
[email protected]
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cover letter i
Table of Contents ii
A. Qualifications & Experience 1
B. Organization Chart/Team Members 6
C. Approach and Understanding 40
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A. QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
FIRM PROFILE & INTRODUCTION
Established in 1949 and headquartered in Hollywood, Florida, NV5 has provided engineering and consulting services to public and private sectors for more than 75 years. Our focus is on communities and our mission is to use engineering to improve the quality of those communities. Our services are traditional-but our attitude, approach, and delivery are unique, and the result is that we go above and beyond in way that gives our clients a competitive advantage. We primarily focus on six business verticals: infrastructure support services, construction quality assurance, utility services, buildings & program management, environmental health sciences, and
geospatial technology services.
With more than 100 offices worldwide, NV5 assists our clients in the development and delivery of cost-effective, sustainable projects, and our combined capabilities bring effective solutions to complex issues in the communities where we live and work. Our focus is on communities and our mission is to use engineering to improve the quality of those communities.
Our services are traditional—planning, surveying, civil engineering design, water and wastewater master planning, construction management and construction support— but our attitude, approach, and delivery are unique, and the result is that we go above and beyond in a way that gives our clients a competitive advantage.
Through NV5’s previous experience in cities and counties throughout Southern California, we have a thorough understanding of local laws, design criteria, and standard and permitting requirements. We currently hold over 100 on call contracts with local government agencies throughout Southern California. Our team has a solid understanding of the local environment and design issues through the delivery of many capital projects for public agencies throughout Southern California. We have also successfully coordinated many projects involving multiple stakeholders such as utility companies, regulatory and municipal agencies.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
The NV5 Team implements a proven project approach,
including frequent high-quality client communications, realistic work schedules, adherence to budget, and effective staff communication. The NV5 Team takes pride in performing
work as an extension of your staff, to the highest standards, and in the safest manner possible. The NV5 Team will work collaboratively with the GWMA and draw on our technical experience in the region to provide the full suite of services requested in the scope of work.
STANDARD SERVICES
The Gateway Water Management Authority (GWMA) and its
member agencies require skilled consultants with extensive experience in the operations, maintenance, and evaluation of regional stormwater capture and treatment systems. NV5, along with our teaming partners, is well-equipped with the expertise and direct experience needed to support GWMA
in these critical functions. We understand that GWMA’s
member agencies are responsible for a range of stormwater infrastructure projects, including those emerging under the Los Angeles County Measure W, Safe Clean Water Program. This program focuses on increasing local water supply, improving water quality, and safeguarding public health across various watersheds in the region.
These projects involve complex systems such as stormwater capture, infiltration to groundwater, and treatment systems designed to reuse captured stormwater and dry weather runoff. Effective operations and maintenance (O&M) services, alongside robust monitoring protocols, are essential to these systems performance.
NV5 TEAM BENEFITS
» Ability to work alongside the stormwater
maintenance division team when
needed (such as when they have vactor
crews available to provide as backup or
to reduce external costs).
» Flexibility to use GWMA operations
sites for disposal of vactored materials
(this helps to reduce cost to transport
heavy loads and reduces impact to the
environment).
» Ability to utilize GWMA equipment to
reduce costs if applicable (one example
is our use of pneumatic plugs and
partnering with Public Works for traffic
control efforts).
NV5 TEAM BENEFITS
• Number of Years in Business: 75
• Date Established: 1949
• Business Structure: NV5 is a Corporation and
is a publicly traded company.
NV5 CORPORATE INFORMATION:
• Company Name: NV5, Inc.
• Parent Company: NV5 Global
• Corporate Address: 200 South Park Road,
Suite 350, Hollywood, FL 33021
• Senior Officials: Dickerson Wright, CEO |
Alexander Hockman, COO | MaryJo O’Brien,
CAO
• Website: www.NV5.com
• Federal Tax I.D, Number: 27-1979486
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NV5 has a proven track record of supporting public
agencies with comprehensive services encompassing
the assessment, evaluation, design, implementation,
O&M, monitoring, training, and data system management
of stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) and
treatment system operations. Notably, we are currently
managing the O&M and effectiveness monitoring for
the Gates Canyon Stormwater Capture and Use System
in Calabasas, CA. Additionally, we have developed the
Stormwater Quality Project Overview Portal for LA County Public Works and prepared the CEQA Addendum for
the Hasley Canyon Stormwater Capture and Infiltration
Project. These projects, and others under our current
Public Works On-Call Water Quality and Related Services Contract, highlight our ability to deliver high-quality services tailored to the unique needs of stormwater
infrastructure.
The NV5 Team’s experience is directly aligned with the
scope of services required by GWMA and its member
agencies. Throughout this proposal, we showcase our
capabilities, including an in-depth understanding of
treatment system design, O&M optimization, monitoring
for effectiveness assessments, and the development
and implementation of specialized training and
information technology systems. Our team is committed
to helping GWMA achieve its objectives in maintaining
and optimizing regional stormwater systems, ultimately
contributing to the overall improvement of water quality and public health in the region.
THE NV5 TEAM’S SERVICE AREAS
The icons below are shown with each representative project to demonstrate the services requested in the RFP’s scope of services which were provided on each project.
Relevant projects with coordinating service icons can be found on the following pages.
Vactor/hydrojet and maintenance service for the Gates
Canyon Motor Operated Slide Gate Pre-storm Season
Service. Trash rack and slide gate components were
cleaned and shaft and spline and gate features were
lubricated per specification.
SCADA SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION
AND CONTROL
ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL SERVICES
CONSTRUCTION/REPAIR
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
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GATES CANYON PARK
STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
MONITORING, OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE
CALABASAS, CA
Under the On-Call Water Quality Monitoring and Related Services Contract (PW15263), NV5 has been supporting the Los Angeles County Public Works (Public Works) Stormwater Quality Division with Operations and Maintenance Support services for the Gates Canyon Park Stormwater Improvements Project (Project). The Project is located at Gates Canyon Park (Park) in Calabasas, CA. The Park is located within the low-density residential portion of the upper Malibu Creek Watershed (MCW) and is owned and operated by the City of Calabasas. The project captures dry-weather urban runoff and stormwater from approximately 105 acres of single-family residential area. By diverting flows from existing storm drains in this neighborhood, runoff that would otherwise discharge directly to Las Virgenes Creek (and eventually to Malibu Creek and Santa Monica Bay) is treated and re-used for irrigation or infiltrated. The Project site features consist of a stormwater diversion, a motor operated slide gate, a stormwater pretreatment system, an underground cistern for stormwater storage, ozone system, infiltration wells, and a real-time controller to make sure seamless operation. NV5 is providing monitoring and O&M essential to consistently meet the projects design objectives and provide a safer environment for operators and the general public. Under this project, we have performed site training, safety inspections, system maintenance on the diversion, the motor operated slide gate, the stormwater pre-treatment system, the underground cistern, the ozone system, infiltration wells, and pump well. NV5 with Cbelow has performed CCTV Surveys and hydrojetting and vactor service of the system components.
NV5 has also worked seamlessly with LA County Project Management Team, Maintenance Team, and other contractors to guarantee timely communications and planning to make sure work is performed safely and within the scope of services.
Services:
Client: Los Angeles Department of Public Works
Reference:
Alberto Grajeda, Associate Civil Engineer
Los Angeles County Public Works
[email protected]
(626) 300-4622
Completion Date: Ongoing
Fee: $670K
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LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS
STORMWATER OPERATION,
MAINTENANCE, MONITORING PROGRAM
LOS ANGELES, CA
NV5 provided storm water monitoring, operation, maintenance, analysis, and reporting services for Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) to comply with California’s Industrial Storm Water Permit (IGP). LAWA is required to perform storm water monitoring, as required under the IGP. Sampling at LAX is required to use automated flow and sampling equipment. However, the previously existing equipment required replacement in 2015 and a more robust remote telemetry system was required to be implemented. As part of this major undertaking, NV5’s work included procurement and installation of new Hach/ Sigma flow meter/data loggers, rain gauges, auto-samplers, solar panels, custom IP ready high speed cellular modems and serial servers for remote telemetry access, development of installation diagrams, standard operating procedures, and training LAWA staff on the remote operation of the equipment. Installation of equipment required confined space entry into the existing storm drain system, removal of old equipment, and reconfiguration and installation of the new equipment. NV5 developed flow equations and runoff estimates for sampler flow pacing, conducted four storm water monitoring events at LAX and VNY per year, prepared rainfall analysis, develops sampling hydrographs, manages subcontract laboratories including microbiological analyses, performs data QA/QC and data management, and annual reports each monitoring year.
NV5 also conducted on-call storm water regulatory services for IGP compliance including preparation of sediment and erosion control plans for the LAX Dunes Habitat Area, inspections and annual training for industrial compliance at over 100 leaseholds at LAX and VNY, and installation, operations, and maintenance of 55 storm drain inlet filters at LAX and VNY airports.
Services:
Client: Los Angeles World Airports
Reference:
Robert Freeman, Airport Environmental Manager
Los Angeles World Airports
[email protected]
(424) 646-6474
Completion Date: 2023
Fee: $1.2M
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COUNTY OF ORANGE SMART
WATERSHED NETWORK
ORANGE COUNTY, CA
The Smart Watershed Network will provide information and tools to evaluate the sustainable use of urban runoff and stormwater as a potential water supply within the Aliso Creek Watershed. The project will improve resiliency of the region’s water supply by providing a new way to look at the urban water balance to identify potential resource recovery projects (e.g, dry weather diversion). The project advances the field of knowledge in urban runoff recovery and provides a methodology and tools that can be applied to both other Metropolitan Member Agencies as well as water agencies throughout the region. Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) is the Lead Member Agency, supported by Moulton Niguel Water District (MNWD) and the County of Orange as Co-Program Managers.
The Smart Watershed Network grant funded project was submitted and approved through the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s (MWD’s) 2018 Future Supply Actions Funding Program.
NV5 has been providing the County of Orange Public Works Department with assistance in implementing flow monitoring as part of a Smart Watershed Network. NV5 supported the grant proposal effort and was contracted through the County of Orange as the technical expert consultant responsible for developing and installing the flow monitoring network of the Smart Watershed Network Project. NV5 has implemented Task 3, which included pilot testing of a range of sensors and telemetry devices, site reconnaissance, permitting, installation, calibration, rating table development, and maintenance of 50 flow monitoring stations and 20 conductivity monitoring stations within outfalls and receiving waters in the Aliso Creek Watershed connected to MNWD’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) network. The flow data is directly integrated into MNWD’s existing water metering network and is managed and analyzed through a cloud-based analytics software platform. NV5 assists with both flow data quality assurance/ quality control (QA/QC) through the hydrologic data platform Hydstra and in managing the data in the analytics platform to provide comprehensive watershed information as well as support planning and decision making. Flow monitoring data will be used to populate information in a new cloud-based data management, integration, and analytics space. Data feeds and applied algorithms developed in the analytics platform will provide comprehensive watershed information and scenario results to support planning and decision making at multiple scales.
Services:
Client: County of Orange
Reference:
Grant Sharp, Manager, South OC Watershed Management Area County of Orange Public Works
[email protected]
(714) 955-0633
Completion Date: Ongoing
Fee: $116K
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B. ORGANIZATIONAL CHART /
TEAM MEMBERS
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NV5
Subcontractor
Core Team Project Manager
David Renfrew, CPSQW,
QISP/ToR, QSD/P, PMP
Principal In Charge, QA/QC
Michael Drennan, PE
Subcontractors
C Below Subsurface Imaging (C Below)
Multi W Systems, Inc. (Multi W Systems) - CBE
TESCO Controls, Inc. (TESCO)
Utility Systems Science & Software, Inc. (US3) – CBE
United Stormwater, Inc. (United Stormwater) – CBE
Innovative Construction Solutions
Rice General, Inc.
*ELAP Certified Laboratories
Water and Sediment Quality Chemistry Laboratories
Eurofins
Applied Microbiological Service
Microbial Analyses
TASK LEAD
David Renfrew, CPSQW, QISP/ToR, QSD/P,
PMP
Jeff Rex, QSD / QSP, QISP, CPESC, LEED AP,
ENV SP
Matt Renaud CPESC, QISP, QSD/P ToR
Mike Smyth, ASLA (Landscape Architect/Native
Landscape Maintenance Leader)
Jacqueline McMillen, PE, QISP, QSD
Inez Bretado, QISP, QSP, CESSWI
Harsho Sanyal, QISP
Nick Poser, QISP, CESSWI
Matt Muilenberg, QISP
TJ Hackett, QISP, CSM-CO
Multi W Systems
TESCO
C Below
United Stormwater
A. Operation & Maintenance B. SCADA System Implementation and Control
TASK LEAD
Ronald (RJ) Enard, PE (Telemetry and SCADA Team Leader) Brendon Horn (Networking & Telemetry Man- ager) - TESCO Derrick Marlow (SCADA Engineering Supervisor) - TESCO
Raju Nair (PLC Applications Engineering Manager) - TESCO Charles Foerster, PMP (Director of Field Activities) - TESCO Tom Williams - US3
C. Engineering and Technical Services
TASK LEAD
Matt Moore PE, QSD, ENV SP
Julian Palacios, PE (Treatment System Services
Leader)
James Owens, PE
Brendon Horn (Networking & Telemetry Manager)
- TESCO
Derrick Marlow (SCADA Engineering Supervisor) -
TESCO
Raju Nair (PLC Applications Engineering Manager)
- TESCO
CORE SUPPORT TEAM LIST
D. Construction/Repair
TASK LEAD
Jeff Rex, QSD / QSP, QISP, CPESC,
LEED AP, ENV SP
Matt Renaud CPESC, QISP, QSD/P ToR
Eric Fraske, P.E.
Inez Bretado, QISP, QSP, CESSWI
Harsho Sanyal, QISP
Innovative Construction Solutions
Jerry Rice (Rice General, Inc.)
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David Renfrew brings over 26 years of experience in the environmental industry with a focus on Phase I Municipal, Industrial, and Construction NPDES Compliance Programs. Mr. Renfrew provides specialty professional expertise to municipal, industrial, commercial, and institutional clientele. He has implemented full scale monitoring and reporting projects and provided extensive program management support. Through his career, he has conducted extensive regulatory reviews, and developed strategic technical comments to shape regulatory policy and permits on behalf of his clients. His project work includes management of municipal contracts to ensure quality project delivery.
Project work includes compliance with Phase I and II NPDES Permit requirements including inspections, reporting, database development, site assessments, watershed assessments, water quality management plans, BMP effectiveness assessment, aerial deposition, site specific objectives, toxicity identification evaluations, water scarcity assessments, and resiliency planning documents. Mr. Renfrew is a member of several CASQA subcommittees: the Industrial Subcommittee, Policy and Permitting Subcommittee, and Pesticide Subcommittee. He was also recently appointed to the IGP Train the Trainers Workgroup by the State Water Resources Control Board. He has supported numerous municipal and Regional Water Board efforts through providing regulatory comment letters, reviewing statewide workplans, and assessing related water quality studies. His work provides his clients with a pathway for economically responsible compliance that results in significant savings for the client and associated stakeholders.
Relevant Project Experience
STORMWATER QUALITY PROJECT OVERVIEW PORTAL
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS | LOS ANGELES, CA Technical Advisor. David is supporting the Stormwater Quality Division with development of an online dashboard or portal that allows for ease of navigating the extensive amount of data required to operate, maintain, and assess effectiveness of stormwater quality capture and treatment facilities. The team includes subject matter experts in stormwater quality, green infrastructure, telemetry, SCADA, system operation as well as system and software experts in GIS, geospatial solutioning, portal development, and stormwater maintenance software such as Maximo and Cityworks, The tool is being developed in coordination with the Information Technology Division and under their strict protocols so that data management will be integrated into the portal be compatible with the County’s IT infrastructure, meet the County’s user and functional requirements, and be consistent with the County’s IT standards. Ultimately the tool will allow project managers to monitor status and easily assess the effectiveness of stormwater capture facilities over selected durations including daily, weekly, monthly, annually, or for the most recent storm event.
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LAWA | LOS ANGELES & VAN NUYS, CA
Stormwater Program Manager. Managed the storm water monitoring program for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Program included compliance with Industrial and Phase I Permit Requirements at LAX and VNY for compliance with their Industrial Storm Water Permits. Monitoring included flow and load monitoring, sampling of a full suite of priority pollutants, laboratory analysis, data
DAVE RENFREW, CPSWQ, QISP/TOR, QSD/P, PMP
Project Manager
EDUCATION
BS, Geological Sciences
(Emphasis in Hydrogeology)
Graduate Studies,
Hydrogeology-Multiphase Flow,
Environmental Fate of Organic
Contaminants
EXPERIENCE
26 Years
REGISTRATIONS
Certified Professional in Storm
Water Quality (CPSWQ),
No. 0249
Project Management
Professional (PMP),
No. 1703435
Qualified SWPPP Developer/
Qualified SWPPP Practitioner
(QSD/P), No. 20993
Qualified Industrial Storm
Water Practitioner/Trainer of
Record (QISP/ToR)
AFFILIATIONS
California Storm Water Quality
Association (CASQA)
Industrial Environmental
Association
Building Industry Association
San Diego Environmental
Professionals
SAN DIEGO, CA
[email protected]
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management, and reporting. NV5 prepared the Monitoring
and Implementation Plan, prepared SWPPP revisions,
and Exceedance Response Action Reports. Conducted a
Source Identification Special Study for metals based on 60 discreet land use sampling locations. Installed drain inlet filter BMPs at 62 locations for trash, TSS, and heavy metals to address discharges to the Dominguez Channel.
Also conducts facility BMP inspections at over 100 tenant facilities annually, provides technical support for TMDL compliance assessment, review and responses for Regional Water Quality Control Board requests and provided training to LAX Environmental Staff and conducted the annual tenant training.
CITY OF COMPTON NPDES MONITORING &
REPORTING
CITY OF COMPTON | COMPTON, CA
Project Manager. Provides the City of Compton with asneeded monitoring and reporting to support compliance with the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control
Board’s (RWQCB) monitoring and reporting requirements of Attachment E of the NPDES Permit No. CAS004001: Order
No. R4-2012-0175 (Permit). Conducts wet weather and
dry weather sampling at receiving water and MS4 Outfall sites discharging to Compton Creek and the Dominguez
Channel including preparation and installation of flow
monitoring and autosampling equipment, field staffing and collection of samples for microbiology, chemistry, toxicity, toxicity identification evaluations, Bioassessment, and field parameters, managing sample laboratory delivery under
chain of custody protocols, and preparation of field forms including trash assessments.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL & WATER
CONSERVATION DISTRICT ON-CALL SERVICES
CONTRACT
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE | RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA
Conducts program management for the On-call Contract.
Task orders included the Santa Margarita River Transitional Wet Weather Monitoring at the mass loading stations
and MS4 outfall locations, Post-Fire Special Studies,
Santa Margarita Investigative Order Monitoring, and Dry Weather Flow Studies. Responsibilities included oversight of field reconnaissance, equipment installations, flow
monitoring, automated sample collection, data collection, and CEDEN data formatting. Managed all aspects of the
special studies required under the 2010 San Diego County Regional MS4 Permit (Section E. of R9-2010-0016).
Studies conducted included Sediment Toxicity Study, Trash and Litter Investigation, and Agricultural, Federal, and Tribal Input Study. The program included develop of study workplans; conducting field monitoring; data analysis; report writing; budget preparation; and client/regulatory agency interaction. Also provided an evaluation of the Coachella Valley 2012 303(d) Toxicity Listing for the Whitewater Region for the purposes of evaluating the potential for delisting based on available data and providing future monitoring recommendations.
ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY
STORM WATER COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY |
ONTARIO, CA
Industrial Permit Team Manager. Provided stormwater
program management services for Ontario International
Airport Authority (OIAA). Program included monitoring and reporting activities at Ontario Airport (ONT) for compliance with their Industrial Storm Water Permit. Additional support included preparation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, annual reporting, training, BMP design and technical support, tenant inspections, regulatory technical reviews and preparation of technical comments, and third-party litigation support. NV5 performs BMP inspections at over 23 tenant locations.
PORT OF LONG BEACH AS-NEEDED MS4
STORMWATER MONITORING & REPORTING
SERVICES
PORT OF LONG BEACH | LONG BEACH, CA
Program Manager. Provided regulatory support, development of a consistent sampling and analysis program, quality
assurance program plans, and conducted monitoring and
reporting for MS4 Permit Compliance. Provided TMDL
Program Reviews and Comments, MS4 Program Compliance
review, reporting, and engineering assistance for SUSMP Plan Check reviews. Also assisted the Port with literature reviews and recommendations for low impact development
mitigation strategies and developed a mitigation banking and water quality credit trading assessment.
PALOS VERDES PENINSULA CIMP MS4 OUTFALL
MONITORING
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES | RANCHO PALOS
VERDES, CA
Managed the MS4 outfall monitoring requirements for the Peninsula CIMP as a key subconsultant. Prior to commencing field work, he conducted field reconnaissance and worked with the Peninsula Watershed Management Group agencies
to obtain encroachment and traffic control permits,
developed a sampling and analysis plan, and developed a health and safety plan. Procured, installed, calibrated, and maintained two flowmeters at MS4 outfall locations, which have been installed since late 2016. Conducting wet weather monitoring at six MS4 outfall locations during three storm events per year and dry weather MS4 outfall monitoring at four locations monthly which includes protocols for TMDL compliance, including MS4 outfall investigations of nonstormwater discharges to identify potential source(s) of illicit discharges and connections and/or discharges of nonstormwater flows.
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Jeffrey is a Senior Environmental Consultant with extensive experience in environmental engineering. His expertise spans water quality management, environmental permitting and compliance, CEQA/NEPA processes, sustainability initiatives, and water/wastewater engineering. Additionally, Jeffrey is skilled in EHS auditing, ESA due diligence, and construction site management. He has demonstrated strong leadership throughout his career, having served as an area manager, supervisor, and office practice lead. With a proven track record in project and program management, Jeffrey is highly respected in the industry for his expertise.
Relevant Project Experience
REAL ESTATE DUE DILIGENCE
BNSF | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Program Manager for the BNSF Real Estate Department, responsible for conducting environmental site inspections across a portfolio of over 100 sites in Southern California and the Inland Empire. Coordinated access with property owners and managed the completion of Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) for property acquisitions. Successfully conducted over 140 site inspections, ensuring environmental compliance and completing Phase I and II ESAs for real estate acquisitions valued at over $300 million—all without incident.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE AND STORMWATER SERVICES
NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT | SAN DIEGO, CA
ROW Stormwater Inspection Lead, overseeing inspections across all rail corridors to ensure compliance with 49 CFR 213.33 – drainage. Utilized a digital data solution, including submeter GPS and tablet technology, for completing digital forms and capturing photographs. Identified “Hotspot” areas where sediment discharges occurred from NCTD’s ROW, provided recommendations for Best Management Practices (BMPs), and conducted quarterly inspections of these Hotspots to evaluate current conditions and the need for BMP maintenance, upgrades, or replacement. Additionally, performed SWPPP document reviews and developed detailed comment letters.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES COMPLIANCE BLITZ
PENSKE TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Team Lead for Penske Transportation Solutions, responsible for overseeing environmental processes and procedures at truck leasing locations across California.
Acted as an extension of the Penske Environmental Services Department, assisting in the review, implementation, and enhancement of the existing program. Conducted site visits to provide training to on-site personnel, assess compliance with environmental regulations and Penske standards, address non-conformance issues during visits, and track and document the resolution of corrective actions.
STORMWATER & SPCC INSPECTIONS
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Served as the Regional Industrial Stormwater Manager for 10 rail facilities in Southern California. Managed staff and provided senior oversight for SWPPP inspections of regulated areas, outfalls, and Best Management Practices (BMPs) in compliance with state-specific and site-specific permits.
JEFFREY REX, QSD/QSP, QISP, CPESC, LEED AP, ENP SP
Senior Environmental Consultant
EDUCATION
M.S. Engineering
B.S. Science, Biology and
Enviromental Science
EXPERIENCE
22 Years
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
QSD/QSP, QISP, CPESC, LEED
AP, ENV SP
30-Hour Construction Safety
Training, Number 36-
600971527
40-Hour HAZWOPER, Number
130809186379
OSHA Envision Sustainability
Professional (ENV SP)
LEED Accredited Professional,
Number 10715619
QSP / QSD-Qual SWPP
Practitioner / Stormwater
Developer, Number 22262
Qualified Industrial Stormwater
Practitioner (QISP), Number
00610
Certified Professional in
Erosion / Sediment Control
(CPESC)
NASSCO PACP
SCAQMD Fugitive Dust
ISO 14001 Lead Auditor
SAN DIEGO, CA
[email protected]
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LONG BEACH TERMINAL PHASE II ESA & CULTURAL
AND PALEONTOLOGICAL RECORD REVIEW
ZENITH ENERGY TERMINALS HOLDINGS, LLC | LONG
BEACH, CA
Project Manager for a Phase II Environmental Site
Assessment (ESA) and Cultural and Paleontological Record Review at a bulk oil storage and pipeline facility in the Port of Long Beach. Oversaw and coordinated the project team, managing costs, timelines, and client communications.
Responsibilities included underground utility clearance, permitting, soil and groundwater sampling, PFAS sampling, soil vapor sampling, and the review and reporting of cultural and paleontological records.
CAL POLY HUMBOLT BATTERY STORAGE FACILITY
TOTAL ENERGIES | HUMBOLT, CA
Project Manager for the development of an approximately 8 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project
associated with Humboldt University. Provided oversight, cost control, and time management for key project tasks, including the topographic survey, ALTA survey, geotechnical report, electrical audit, and Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA).
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING
SERVICES
LA METRO | LOS ANGELES, CA
Project manager who led the water program compliance
services for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority (Metro), ensuring adherence to industrial
wastewater regulations by managing the collection,
analysis, and reporting of discharge samples for various Metro divisions. Oversaw compliance with the Industrial General Permit by supervising stormwater discharges at 21 Metro bus and rail maintenance facilities regulated under the NPDES General Permit for Storm Water Discharges
Associated with Industrial Activities (Order 2014-0057- DWQ). Managed discharges from Metro’s utility vaults and underground structures in accordance with the NPDES
General Permit for Utility Vaults and Underground Structures (Order 2014-0174-DWQ). Ensured regulatory compliance
of stormwater discharges at Metro construction sites
under the NPDES General Permit for Construction and
Land Disturbance Activities (Order 2009-0009-DWQ, as
amended).
ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS
ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY | ORANGE
COUNTY, CA
Provided on-call environmental support for the OC Streetcar Project, offering construction stormwater expertise to ensure contractor compliance with the Construction Stormwater
Permit. Oversaw stormwater inspection reports and reviewed and updated stormwater management contract language.
At Travel Centers of America in Ontario, CA, leveraged interdepartmental relationships within Kleinfelder to extend stormwater management services to a national client based on the East Coast. Successfully proposed and was awarded a $100,000/year task order to manage and implement
stormwater program compliance services for Travel Centers of America’s Ontario East and West facilities in Southern California. Managed the stormwater team and ensured
permit compliance with industrial stormwater regulations by overseeing discharge sample collection, analysis, and reporting for each facility.
CRENSHAW TRANSIT CORRIDOR ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES
WALSH SHEA CORRIDOR CONSTRUCTORS | LOS ANGELES
COUNTY, CA
The LAX / Crenshaw Transit Corridor Project involved an
8.5-mile light rail transit alignment designed to connect the existing Metro Exposition Light Rail Line with the Metro Green Line Aviation/LAX Station. This extensive project included six new stations and seven new grade separations.
Mr. Rex provided comprehensive environmental compliance services for the project, including environmental consulting and project management. His responsibilities encompassed developing and implementing a Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP), ensuring compliance with MS4
and dewatering regulations, and creating a soil mitigation plan. He also managed the contractor-generated hazardous waste management plan, wastewater management plan,
and fugitive dust emissions control plan, and developed a training video on fugitive dust emissions. Additionally, Mr. Rex obtained all required environmental permits and notification forms, including biological permits, master cooperative agreement permits, water/wastewater/
stormwater permits, Cal/OSHA permits for diesel-powered equipment, South Coast Air Quality Management District
Rule 403 Notification Form, hazardous waste/material
permits, and noise variance requests.
COMPTON NPDES MONITORING AND REPORTING
PROGRAM
CITY OF COMPTON | COMPTON, CA
Project Manager to provide monitoring services for the City of Compton’s (City) compliance with National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements.
Performed Compton Creek receiving water monitoring in
three (3) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
outfalls, and continued monitoring services for the NonStormwater Outfall-Based Screening and Monitoring requirements.
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Michael serves as Director of NV5’s Water Resources Practice for the West, with a focus on water, green infrastructure, and integrated urban design. Michael has dedicated his career to helping design and fund a healthy balance between the built environment and the natural ecosystem. He helps communities meet their goals for stormwater supply, water quality and public infrastructure while protecting and enhancing their natural ecosystems. He is a California licensed civil engineer and has over forty years of experience in the fields of water, wastewater, stormwater and recycled water, green infrastructure solutions, and dedicated funding mechanisms. Michael targets finding practical solutions that provide both community benefits and regulatory compliance. He has a successful track record bringing diverse stakeholders together and helping them align on a united purpose with win-win results.
Relevant Project Experience
STORMWATER QUALITY PROJECT OVERVIEW PORTAL
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS | LOS ANGELES, CA Project Manager. Michael is leading a technical team to support the Stormwater Quality Division with development of an online dashboard/portal that allows for ease of navigating the extensive amount of data required to operate, maintain, and assess effectiveness of stormwater quality capture and treatment facilities. The team includes subject matter experts in stormwater quality, green infrastructure, telemetry, SCADA, system operation as well as system and software experts in GIS, geospatial solutioning, portal development, and stormwater maintenance software such as Maximo and Cityworks, The tool is being developed in coordination with the Information Technology Division and under their strict protocols so that data management will be integrated into the portal be compatible with the County’s IT infrastructure, meet the County’s user and functional requirements, and be consistent with the County’s IT standards. Ultimately the tool will allow project managers to monitor status and easily assess the effectiveness of stormwater capture facilities over selected durations including daily, weekly, monthly, annually, or for the most recent storm event.
MIDDLE SANTA ANA RIVER MULTI-BENEFIT WATER QUALITY STRATEGY
RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT Project Manager. Michael is leading a team to develop the Middle Santa Ana River MultiBenefit Water Quality Strategy. The proposed work product will serve as a tool for District personnel to use in discussions with the Santa Ana Regional Water Board, co-permittees and other stakeholders about a vision for a Revitalized Middle Santa Ana River. The document will present a preliminary vision for how this strategy is aligned with the Santa Ana Regional Board’s Order R8-2024-0001 which allows for development of a Watershed Management Plan as an alternative approach to immediate attainment of receiving water objectives. It will also demonstrate how this vision is consistent with Board Resolution R8-2024-0029, which includes the Board’s commitment to the “…promotion of multibenefit water quality projects to increase access to parks, open spaces, greenways, and other green infrastructure.”
AS-NEEDED WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING*
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS | LOS ANGELES, CA Project Manager. Led a multidisciplinary team to support the County with multiple task orders on this five-year, $5M contract vehicle. Led the team that Planned, designed, and constructed water resources projects including the capture, retention and conveyance
MICHAEL DRENNAN, PE
Principal in Charge, QA/QC
EDUCATION
MS, Civil Engineering
BS, Civil Engineering
EXPERIENCE
44 Years
REGISTRATIONS
Professional Engineer, Civil
(CA) No. 32971
AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Civil
Engineers (ASCE)
California Stormwater Quality
Association (CASQA)
National Water Environment
Federation (WEF)
* = indicates a project that
was performed while employed
at a different firm.
LONG BEACH, CA
[email protected]
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of stormwater, surface water, imported water and recycled water; groundwater recharge; multipurpose watershed
management facilities; low impact development (LID)
measures and enhanced watershed management (EWM)
facilities to improve stormwater quality; engineered wetlands for stormwater water treatment; landscaping that utilizes plant species that are native, or drought tolerant and
non-invasive; and stream and upland habitat creation and restoration.
HYDROLOGY AND HYDRAULICS ON CALL
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES*
RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT|
RIVERSIDE, CA
Project Manager. Led a multidisciplinary team to support the County with task orders on this 2-year contract vehicle.
The scope of work for this contract vehicle includes: master drainage plans, hydrology and other planning studies,
hydraulic modeling, two-dimensional floodplain modeling, and design of flood control facilities (full PS&E).
WASTEWATER, STORMWATER, AND SOLID
RESOURCES PROGRAMS ON CALL*
CITY OF LOS ANGELES BUREAU OF SANITATION | LOS
ANGELES, CA
Contract Manager. Led a multidisciplinary team to support multiple task orders to provide specialized technical services to support the Bureau’s Clean Water, Environmental Quality, Solid Resources, Watershed Protection Programs, and
related services on an as-needed basis.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY WATER QUALITY FUNDING
INITIATIVE*
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT |
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA
Senior Consultant. Assisted with strategic planning and outreach for the County’s “Clean Water, Clean Beaches
Measure”. The initiative is a multibillion-dollar funding measure to clean up waterways throughout the most
populated County in the United States. To meet the clean water challenge, and to help with critical funding needed to implement the newly adopted NPDES MS4 Stormwater
Permit, the Los Angeles County Flood Control District
proposed a new Water Quality Improvement Program to
manage stormwater and urban runoff, reducing pollution
and contamination of waterways, while also reducing
flooding, maximizing groundwater resources, and protecting and restoring habitat associated with water quality projects and programs.
TAYLOR YARD LOS ANGELES RIVER PARK*
CITY OF LOS ANGELES BUREAU OF ENGINEERING |
LOS ANGELES, CA
Project Manager. This 40-acre riverfront parcel is considered the “crown jewel” in the City’s plan to revitalize the Los Angeles River. The project includes environmental and
geotechnical site assessments, community stakeholder
engagement, and development of an Implementation Plan/
Pre-Design Report which includes both interim and long-term uses of the site. The recommended project is presented
in the draft final Implementation Feasibility Report dated February 2021.
ONE WATER LA 2040 PLAN*
CITY OF LOS ANGELES BUREAU OF SANITATION |
LOS ANGELES, CA
Project Advisor and Contract Manager. The One Water LA
2040 is a comprehensive plan being developed by the City of Los Angeles to manage water more sustainably and identify synergies for collaboration within the City and other agencies related to wastewater facilities, watersheds, water facilities and water resources. One Water LA included an extensive stakeholder process to all City departments and relevant regional agencies in the development of this approach for sustainable water management. One Water LA is being
developed in two phases.
ENHANCED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLANS*
CITY OF LOS ANGELES BUREAU OF SANITATION |
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA
Contract Manager and Regional Projects Task Leader.
Managed this $2.7M contract to develop EWMPs for the
upper Los Angeles River watershed and the Ballona Creek watershed. The plans identify a set of projects and provide the basis for a multi-billion-dollar capital improvement program that provides multiple benefits to the cities
including: stormwater quality improvement, groundwater
recharge, increased water supply, habitat restoration,
recreation, and neighborhood improvement. Served as the contract manager for this project, overseeing all technical tasks including: EWMP Workplan, Coordinated Integrated
Stormwater Monitoring Plan, Stakeholder Outreach, and
Final EWMP Plan Development. Also served as the Regional Projects Task Leader to develop a final list and provide engineering feasibility of regional projects that will be included in the EWMPs.
INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT
PLAN*
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS |
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA
Program Manager. Managed this $2.5 million comprehensive planning study which resulted in the Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP) for Los Angeles County.
The plan was completed and identifies a comprehensive set of solutions and cost estimates to address the region’s water resource needs and help to attract the funding needed to implement these solutions. The plan has been described as the basis for a multi-billion-dollar capital improvement plan to address the water resource needs of the most populous county in the United States. The American Society of Civil Engineers awarded the plan the 2007 Outstanding Civil
Engineering Project in the Los Angeles Region.
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Matt brings more than 27 years of experience in water resources, including hydrologic and hydraulic engineering design for drainage, green infrastructure, flood control, water quality, and erosion control facilities. His work has included preliminary and final engineering design phases, as well as Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Caltrans, National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), and environmental documentation and permitting. He has extensive experience in hydrologic and hydraulic analyses including preparation of storm drainage plans and stormwater quality best management practices (BMP) design and documentation. Matt served on the technical advisory committee for the development of the first San Diego County LID Manual and the San Diego County Hydrology Manual update.
Relevant Project Experience
LOS ANGELES COUNTY WORLD AIRPORTS (LAWA), LAX TERMINALS 1, 2 & 3 EXPANSION STORMWATER QUALITY BMP DESIGN*
LAWA | LOS ANGELES, CA
Project consisted of preparing the 100% stormwater quality BMP design sheets for retrofit of storm drain inserts and construction of a new stormwater quality hydrodynamic separator. Duties included hydrologic and hydraulic design of the post-construction BMPs, coordinating with BMP vendors, Project Architect, and LAWA.
INTERSTATE 105 EXPRESSLANES SEGMENT 1 DRAINAGE & STORMWATER* LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN AUTHORITY | LOS ANGELES, CA Drainage and Stormwater Lead for the Interstate 105 ExpressLanes Segment 1 project and oversaw preparation of the hydrology and hydraulic analysis, drainage report, stormwater data report, drainage plans, specifications, and estimate through 100-percent design.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY ALONDRA PARK MULTI-BENEFIT STORMWATER CAPTURE PROJECT*
LOS ANGELES COUNTY | LOS ANGELES, CA
Project Manager and Storm Drain Design Lead for this multi-discipline design project.
The project will revitalize an existing park with new stormwater infrastructure, new soccer and multi-purpose turf fields, two rehabilitated baseball fields, landscaping, and lighting. The Project will capture and treat dry-weather and stormwater runoff from a 4,495-acre drainage area, with up to 34 acre-feet of runoff during a single storm event, by retaining runoff in a subsurface storage system. The Project also includes low impact development features including the planting of native and drought-tolerant vegetation and trees, bio-swales, and permeable pavements. This project will revitalize an existing park with new stormwater infrastructure, new soccer and multi-purpose turf fields, two rehabilitated baseball fields, landscaping, and lighting. The project will capture and treat dry-weather and stormwater runoff from a 4,495-acre drainage area, with a minimum of 34 acre-feet of runoff during a single storm event, by retaining runoff in a subsurface storage system. The project also includes low impact development features including the planting of native and drought-tolerant vegetation and trees, bio-swales, and permeable pavements. Project funding is provided through Measure W, County of Los Angeles, local municipalities, and Caltrans.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY EASTVIEW FEASIBILITY STUDY*
LOS ANGELES COUNTY | LOS ANGELES, CA
Provided oversight reviews of this feasibility study including hydrology, hydraulic, and BMP design input.
MATT MOORE, PE, ENV SP, QSD/P, TOR
Above Ground Services Lead
EDUCATION
MS, Civil Engineering
BS, Civil Engineering
EXPERIENCE
27 Years
REGISTRATIONS
Professional Engineer, Civil
(CA) No. 56780
Envision Sustainability
Professional (ENV SP)
(CA) No. 10891
Qualified SWPPP Developer
and Practitioner (QSD/P)
No. 00046
Trainer of Record for QSD/QSP,
No. 00046
AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Civil
Engineers
* = indicates a project that
was performed while employed
at a different firm.
SAN DIEGO, CA
[email protected]
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LOS ANGELES METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY (LA METRO) WEST SANTA ANA BRANCH
(WSAB) STORMWATER SUSTAINABILITY STUDY*
LA METRO | LOS ANGELES, CA
Task Leader for developing a report evaluating sustainable stormwater practices along the project alignment. The WSAB Transit Corridor is a proposed light rail transit line that would extend approximately 19 miles from downtown Los Angeles through southeast Los Angeles County. Work included
evaluation of Low Impact Development BMP feasibility,
and preliminary location and sizing information for feasible BMPs. Green street and green parking lot features were
evaluated and included in the recommendations.
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO GREEN STREET & GREEN
PARKING LOTS GUIDELINES & STANDARDS*
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO | SAN DIEGO, CA
Project Manager for this project that involves development of Green Street and Green Parking Lots technical guidance documents, standard drawings, and specifications
to educate and assist developers and County staff in
implementing sustainable green infrastructure. The
guidebooks and standards provide a consistent approach
to Green Infrastructure design and implementation.
Development of the guidelines, standard drawings and
specifications included input from a diverse group, including client, stakeholders, and the public, to evaluate overlapping interests and regulations. The information is now included as part of the County’s Best Management Practice Design Manual.
STATE ROUTE 76 WIDENING & IMPROVEMENTS
DRAINAGE DESIGN*
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO/GRANITE CONSTRUCTION |
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA
Drainage Lead for engineering construction drawings for a
2.3-km widening and realignment of an existing rural state route along San Luis Rey River and bridge widening along a river tributary. Matthew’s duties included the preparation of hydrology and hydraulic analyses, reports, and storm drain design for final engineering construction drawings, including Rational Method and Unit Hydrograph Method
hydrology calculations, culvert, ditch and inlet design and analysis using WSP-GW and hydraulic floodplain calculations and mapping using HEC-RAS; bridge scour analysis using
HEC-18; sediment transport and scour protection design
along San Luis Rey River using HEC-6 and HEC-23; and
FEMA CLoMR and Caltrans plan/report preparation and
processing.
SANTA MARGARITA RIVER HYDRAULIC FLOODPLAIN
ANALYSIS, MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP
PENDLETON*
NAVAL FACILITIES COMMAND SOUTHWEST |
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA
Updated an existing HEC-RAS floodplain analysis within
Santa Margarita River in the vicinity of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton utilizing field surveyed cross sections
and vegetation survey within the 100-year floodplain. The purpose of the study was to verify the existing freeboard condition along the levee protecting Camp Pendleton and at Topomai Bridge.
TIJUANA RIVER FLOODPLAIN ANALYSIS*
INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY & WATER COMMISSION |
SAN DIEGO, CA
Drainage Design Engineer. Prepared a HEC-RAS floodplain analysis for the Tijuana River from the US-Mexico border to the Pacific Ocean using field surveyed cross sections and LiDAR topographic data. The floodplain analysis updated the draft FEMA HEC-RAS floodplain analysis in support of the levee re-certification process for the portion of the river within the IBWC right of way.
MID-COAST CORRIDOR TRANSIT PROJECT DRAINAGE
DESIGN*
SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS | SAN DIEGO,
CA
Drainage Design Lead for the Mid-Coast Corridor Transit Project design services during construction and the Central Mobility Hub advanced engineering tasks. Responsibilities include drainage and water quality design for the civil improvements consisting of new tracks (at grade and
elevated), stations, roadways, retaining walls and bridges.
Floodplain analyses were conducted for longitudinal and transverse (bridges) encroachments. Water quality design consists of post-construction Low Impact Development and hydromodification management features to comply with the local MS4 permits.
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Los Angeles County Public Works | On-Call Water Quality Operation Maintenance, Monitoring and Related Services NV5.COM | 1 Matt Renaud has 21 years of experience in environmental remediation and storm water compliance consulting, with a scientific specialization in water quality investigations. Additional areas of expertise include construction and industrial storm water compliance: SWPPP writing, site inspections/audits, discharge sampling, compliance programs development, and ERA Reports. His responsibilities include the evaluation of analytical data and compilation of data for regulatory filing and final reports.
Relevant Project Experience
LINXS CJV LAX AUTOMATED PEOPLE MOVER ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT/CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PERMIT COMPLIANCE
LOS ANGELES, CA | PROJECT MANAGER
Provide primary environmental compliance services to the construction Joint Venture. Provide QSD services for the creation of a multi-phase SWPPP for a 2.5- mile elevated rail line. Provide QSP inspection oversight throughout the course of the construction activities. Coordinate the environmental compliance activities related to soil management, paleo/cultural/biological, mold/lead/asbestos/PCB sampling and oversight.
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS (LAWA) INDUSTRIAL GENERAL PERMIT
COMPLIANCE
LOS ANGELES, CA | SENIOR CONSULTANT
Provided industrial permit compliance technical and field support for the airport’s internal compliance group. Performed monthly Dry Weather Observations, Annual Facility Inspections, spill investigation and reporting, SWPPP amendments, Annual Report preparation. Produced and provided the required Annual Training for airport and tenant facility personnel. Provided technical advice on compliance approaches.
CITY OF CULVER CITY, DIVERSION PIPELINE
CULVER CITY, CA | QUALIFIED SWPPP DEVELOPER/PRACTITIONER NV5 is currently providing construction management, inspection, and engineering services for the construction of diversion sewer pipes to abandon Mesmer and Overland sewer pump stations. The goal of the project is to divert flows from four of the City’s sewer pump stations to a new sewage pump station, Bankfield Station, another project in which NV5 is providing construction management and inspection services during construction.
ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY (OIAA) CONSTRUCTION
GENERAL PERMIT COMPLIANCE
ONTARIO, CA | CONSTRUCTION STORM WATER CONSULTANT
Developed the Airport’s “Guidance Manual for Construction Storm Water Pollution Prevention.” Provided direct oversight for 3rd party compliance audit program of capital investment projects occurring on airport property. Managed SMARTS records for all SWRCB Permits; prepared Annual Reports, COIs and Notice of Termination (NOTs).
Reviewed SWPPPPs and Amendments prepared by contractors for compliance with the CGP and the airport’s Guidance Manual minimum requirements.
SANTA ANA USD CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PERMIT COMPLIANCE
SANTA ANA, CA
Responded to RWQCB issued Notices of Non-Compliance for multiple facilities regarding previously completed construction projects. Communicated compliance actions with RWQCB staff, filed NOTs and Annual Reports.
MATTHEW RENAUD, QISP, CPESC, CESSWI, QSD/P
TOR
Testing and Disposal Leader
EDUCATION
BS, Environmental Studies,
Policy and Management; State
University of New York College
of Environmental Science and
Forestry, Syracuse, NY
EXPERIENCE
21 Years
CERTIFICATIONS
Qualified SWPPP Developer/
Practitioner - Trainer of Record
(QSD/P ToR), No. 0740
Certified Professional in
Erosion and Sediment Control
(CPESC), No. 6156
Certified Erosion, Sediment
and Storm Water Inspector
(CESSWI), No. 2487
Qualified Industrial Stormwater
Practitioner (QISP), No.00527
AFFILIATIONS
International Erosion Control
Association, Regional President
California Stormwater Quality
Association (CASQA)
LONG BEACH, CA
[email protected]
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Matthew Renaud, QISP, CPESC, CESSWI, QSD/P ToR
COACHILLIN’ HOLDINGS, LLC CONSTRUCTION
GENERAL PERMIT COMPLIANCE
DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA | ENVIRONMENTAL
COMPLIANCE CONSULTANT
Provide QSD services for the creation of a multi-phase
SWPPP for a 160-acre development project. Provide
QSP inspection services throughout the course of the
construction activities. Prepared soil management report for landscape compliance reporting, Sludge Management
Report as part of the facility’s WDR for an onsite septic system, and storm water quality investigations.
US COAST GUARD BASE LA/LONG BEACH
INDUSTRIAL GENERAL PERMIT COMPLIANCE
SAN PEDRO, CA | QUALIFIED INDUSTRIAL SWPPP
PRACTITIONER
Provide QISP services for the Level 1 Exceedance Response Actions (ERA) and Level 2 ERAs for the Base. Authored the Facility’s revised SWPPP. Perform QISP duties of Annual Inspection and Reporting and advisement on BMP practices.
ANVIL CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PERMIT
COMPLIANCE
IRVINE, CA
Serve as the firm’s storm water compliance expert in the preparation of SWPPPs, NOIs, RWQCB communications
regarding compliance issues, file Annual Reports, perform compliance inspections, and NOTs for all active construction projects.
DOJA, INC. CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PERMIT
COMPLIANCE
IRVINE, CA
Project QSD Prepared SWPPP for outdoor areas
rehabilitation project at the Cypress High School in Cypress, CA. Performed routine and storm inspection services.
FEDEX – BROWN AND CALDWELL INDUSTRIAL
GENERAL PERMIT
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA | PROJECT MANAGER
Provide management of sampling team for nine FedEx
facilities to be sampled according to IGP Compliance
Group requirements. Weather tracking and mobilization of sampling teams performed, as well as sampling of facilities.
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Mike has decades of professional landscape architect experience working on a diverse mix of public and private projects throughout the west. His experience with public agencies has included management of landscape architecture on-call contracts. Mike is also experienced in varied facets of environmental design, including wetland and buffer restoration and mitigation design, and stormwater infrastructure design. Mike has years of experience establishing solid client relationships, managing project teams, designing and collaborating with allied design disciplines, and delivering comprehensive service on projects of all sizes and complexities. Mike is licensed by the California Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Landscape Architects to practice in the State of California, and he is registered with the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). Mike is actively managing or working on public sector projects throughout southern California Relevant Project Experience
MAYORS’ DISCOVERY PARK RECREATIONAL ENHANCEMENTS, LA CANADA
FLINTRIDGE, CA
CITY LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, CA
The proposed park redevelopment improvements include a new outdoor exercise circuit, new children’s playground with compliant fall protection, removal of an under-used water feature and mechanical system, a new bocce ball/mixed use lawn court, an outdoor performance stage/platform, new site furnishings, new outdoor lighting, and a myriad of improvements to deferred maintenance items throughout the larger park. Elements of the existing park landscaping will be removed and replaced with native and adapted ornamental, drought tolerant groundcover, perennial, and woody shrub plant materials.
When selecting plants for the park improvements an emphasis will be placed on Green Infrastructure BMP’s such as compatible drought tolerant water needs, low maintenance requirements, beneficial habitat characteristics, and food sources for essential pollinators. Furthermore, parts of the existing conventional spray irrigation system will be replaced with a modernized, automated low-flow, subsurface irrigation system that will reduce municipal water consumption. Stormwater captured in the project impact area will be retained and infiltrate directly on site, reducing supplemental irrigation demand and impacts to the existing storm sewer infrastructure.
FOOTHILL BLVD, VERDUGO BLVD, AND ANGELES CREST HIGHWAY
LANDSCAPE MEDIAN REPLACEMENT
CITY OF LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, CA
Interested in achieving sustainable, xeric landscapes the City of La Canada hired NV5 to replace turf grass and ornamental shrubs with a mosaic of new native, drought tolerant groundcover, herbaceous, succulent, and woody shrub material. The preferred plants will integrate well with the protected street trees and require little to no irrigation once they are fully established. In addition, NV5 will design a modernized subsurface, lowflow automatic irrigation system that will reduce municipal water consumption while promoting healthier plants that also offer beneficial habitat to essential pollinators. To reduce the use of chemical herbicides the amended median soils will be top dressed with a thick layer of aged, wood-based mulch that will contribute nutrients during decomposition, and eliminate or suppress weed seed germination. Stormwater captured in the median island landscapes will be retained and infiltrate directly on site, reducing supplemental irrigation demand and impacts to the existing storm sewer infrastructure.
BROADWAY CREEK RESTORATION
EL CAJON, CA – CITY OF EL CAJON
Mike led the planting and irrigation design for the Broadway Creek Restoration. Much of the existing creek was heavily degraded by erosionand overgrowth of invasive species..
The project will be restored using plants native to the coastal inlands. ..
MIKE SMYTH, RLA
Landscape Architect/Native Landscape Maintenance Leader
EDUCATION
BS Landscape Architecture
Washington State University
EXPERIENCE
35 Years
REGISTRATIONS
Registered
Landscape ArchitectCA No. 3231, OR No. 317,
WA No. 1070, AZ No. 56354
Council of Landscape
Architectural Registration
Boards (CLARB), National
#773
AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Landscape
Architects (ASLA)
PORTLAND, OR
[email protected]
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Mr. Palacios is an engineering manager with 22 years of experience providing planning, design, construction support services and feasibility studies for water and wastewater treatment, water distribution, wastewater collection, and hydraulic modeling of water and wastewater systems.His experience includes completing water and wastewater infrastructure projects for local public agencies, including the City of Oceanside, City of Carlsbad, City of Vista, Vallecitos Water District, Olivenhain Municipal Water District, Ramona Municipal Water District and the San Diego County Water Authority.
Relevant Project Experience
PEARL AVENUE SEWER REPLACEMENT
CITY OF COMPTON | COMPTON, CA
QA/QC Manager. Mr. Palacios is serving as QA/QC Manager for the preparation of updated engineering design plans, specifications and construction cost estimates for the Pearl Avenue Sewer Replacement Replacement. There are 29 plan sheets and a full set of construction specifications prepared in the old CSI format signed and sealed by the City’s former Public Works Director from January 2016. The City requested NV5 to perform a constructability review on the existing plans, discuss with the City any costsavings recommendations, update construction costs estimate, update construction specifications, and incorporate updated underground utility research on the current set of plans. There is an additional reach of 400 LF Pearl Avenue Sewer Additions between Rosecrans Avenue and East Kay Street that are not included in the previous 29 sheets that the City needs to be added to this project. NV5 is also providing survey services by providing necessary survey crew coordination and office support to dispatch survey crews with necessary support data as follows: Horizontal, Vertical & Boundary Control, Topographic Survey Field Locations and Elevations, and Compile Topographic Survey Map.
BRAWLEY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT WETLANDS
IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT | BRAWLEY, CA
Project Engineer. Mr. Palacios was responsible for the design of a wetland to further treat the effluent of the City of Brawley Wastewater Treatment Plant prior to discharge into the New River. The project was part of the Citizen’s Congressional Task Force on the New River aimed at the development and implementation of wetlands and sedimentation basins to reduce pollutants in the river. The project included a pre-design report and construction documents (plans and specifications) and provides bidding assistance. The design incorporated three open water wetland cells placed in a “U” shaped configuration, which resulted in no impact on the hydraulic profile of the facility or the downstream UV disinfection system. The project included the design of approximately 10 acres of a riparian forest planted with native species, part of a mitigation measure by Caltrans for the construction of the Brawley By-Pass Project. The design included several sustainable features, including use of an impermeable onsite clay liner to prevent impact to groundwater, not requiring a synthetic liner or imports, additional treatment (BOD, TSS, nutrients) with no additional energy use, a low maintenance system, wetlands, and riparian forest to create additional wildlife habitat for migrating birds and native species, and improvement of water quality in the New River and the Salton Sea by further reducing contaminants in the effluent of the treatment facility and exceeding discharge requirements.
JULIAN PALACIOS, PE
Treatment System Services Leader
EDUCATION
M.S. Environmental
Engineering
B.S. Civil Engineering
EXPERIENCE
22 Years
CERTIFICATIONS
Civil Engineer (CA)
No. 67735
Civil Engineer (Mexico)
No. 2760774
Certificate Urban Water
Management Plan Training
AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Civil
Engineers (ASCE)
SAN DIEGO, CA
[email protected]
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WASTEWATER SYSTEM FEASIBILITY STUDY
CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS | TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA
Project Engineer. Mr. Palacios was responsible for a
feasibility study for the City of Twentynine Palms to convert the City’s septic system to a combined system, including an evaluation of groundwater recharge and treatment plant options. The Community’s development was limited because new businesses are required to have small waste treatment plants installed. The community is also adjacent to a
military base that was concurrently upgrading its wastewater treatment plant. The City has received State funding to do its own analysis to confirm the best strategy to serve the City. The effort involved preliminary planning for sizing and laying out the collection system throughout the City of approximately 59 square miles, evaluation of treatment
options, and a hydrogeological analysis of the three optional groundwater basins for recharge.
MARKETPLACE DEL RIO SEWER REPLACEMENT
CITY OF OCEANSIDE | OCEANSIDE, CA
Project Manager. Mr. Palacios provided engineering services in support of the replacement of the existing 21-inch trunk sewer along an existing easement. The project included
upsizing 1,250 feet of the existing 21-inch trunk sewer to 24-inches utilizing a parallel alignment installed via microtunneling. Conducted all preliminary research and field work, including review of the existing utilities consisting of as-built drawings, maps, geotechnical reports for other local projects, CCTV video, and shutdown constraints.
MISSION/EL CAMINO TRUNK SEWER
CITY OF OCEANSIDE | CITY OF OCEANSIDE, CA
Mr. Palacios prepared a base map and topographic survey of a strip of land approximately 1,200 feet in length in a shopping mall, including locating and measuring inverts of sewer manholes. Developed the base map from assessor
and record maps and based on survey monuments which
were found and tied to the city’s control survey, Record of Survey 21787. The topographic survey was also tied to ROS 21787 and was performed using photogrammetric
methods and supplemented by field survey shots. Located and mapped all visible improvements along the strip and developed a digital terrain model (DTM) of the surface.
HARBOR LIFT STATION NO. 4 FORCE MAIN
CITY OF OCEANSIDE | OCEANSIDE, CA
Project Manager. Mr. Palacios provided engineering design services for a new 8-inch sewer forcemain that replaced an existing 8-inch sewer forcemain for the City of Oceanside.
Was responsible for conducting an aerial topographic with supplemental field survey and mapping the existing utilities from as-builts. Prior to design, prepared a feasibility study that presented several alignment alternatives. Worked
closely with both the City and the North County Transit District (NCTD) to select the best alternative. Construction plans and technical specifications were finalized, which included piping improvements inside an existing pump
station and an existing wet well, open-trench construction along South Harbor Drive, and jack and bore construction underneath South Harbor Drive and the NCTD railroad rightof-way.
LOS COCHES CREEK SEWER DESIGN
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO | SAN DIEGO, CA
Mr. Palacios was responsible for designing a sewer
replacement and upgrade in an environmentally-sensitive area along Los Coches Creek. Managed the preparation
of plans and specifications for the replacement of 1,100 feet of 15-inch sewer and designed two stream crossings with permanent erosion protection to maintain bank and
creek bottom stability around the sewer. Developed a
construction sequence for temporary stream diversion
during construction. The design incorporated two creek
crossings. The project required extensive coordination with County Environmental Services.
FIRE LINE AND PUMP STATION
MIRACOSTA COLLEGE | OCEANSIDE, CA
Mr. Palacios prepared final design plans and specifications to upgrade the fire protection pumping and distribution system of the Oceanside Campus for MiraCosta College.
The project included the design of a new booster station with duplex fire pumps with a capacity of 1,500 gpm, 400 gpm irrigation pumps, standby generator, CMU pump station building, and approximately 8,000 linear feet of 8- and 10-inch PVC C900 pipelines. Provided aerial topography
surveying, existing utility mapping and field locating, and potholing services to accurately locate existing utilities and create base maps to be used in the design of the proposed fire protection system.
PUMP STATION 4 AND 5 REHABILITATION
CITY OF IMPERIAL BEACH | IMPERIAL BEACH, CA
Project Manager. Mr. Palacios was responsible for
preparation of final construction plans, specifications, and estimates, for the rehabilitation of two sewer pump stations.
Pump Station No. 4 is a dry pit/wet well configuration that was built in the 1950s, still operating with the original pumps, motors, and piping. Pump Station No. 6 is also a dry pit/wet well configuration put in operation in the 1950s, with outdated valves, piping, supports, and electrical switchgear.
The project included replacement of suction piping and
valves, pumps and motors for Pump Station No. 4, discharge piping, discharge isolation valves, and check valves,
installation of bypass pumping connection, replacement of pressure transducer stilling wells, lighting improvements, installation of a transfer switch, and replacement of
outdated electrical switchgear. The improvements to Pump Station No. 4 included relocation of the electrical service and meter from an existing power pole to a concrete pad.
The project also included a structural assessment of the condition of concrete and placement of steel reinforcement in Pump Station’s No. 6 dry pit, utilizing Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) technology.
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Jacqueline has over 13 years of experience supporting industrial and municipal clients with their environmental compliance programs. Her areas of expertise include environmental permitting, regulatory review and research, stormwater compliance and reporting, plan check reviews, engineering design, sediment and erosion control plans, and stormwater drainage analyses. She has direct experience developing and managing extensive stormwater compliance programs for industrial and municipal clients and serving in an advisory capacity regarding stormwater programs to local government agencies within California.
She has supported a wide variety of clients in navigating the SUSMP plan checks, construction, IGP requirements including permit registration document preparation, development of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), performance of site inspections, monitoring, and reporting, and electronic reporting via the Stormwater Multiple Application and Report Tracking System (SMARTS). She has prepared Water Quality Management Plans, performed plan check reviews for compliance with local regulations, and has assisted in defending third-party Clean Water Act citizen suits. Her understanding of implementing well documented projects and the importance of respecting sensitive communications to protect her clients demonstrates her commitment to excellence.
• In-depth understanding of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, current Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit and Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) requirements for storm water programs.
• Responsible for the development of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) for compliance with Industrial General Permit and implementation of municipal and industrial compliance programs.
• Responsible for Best Management Practices (BMP) assessment, implementation, and design.
• Data review, formatting and submission to the Stormwater Multiple Application and Report Tracking Systems (SMARTS).
• Evaluation and compilation of analytical data for graphics and reporting.
Relevant Project Experience
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS (LAWA) STORM WATER MONITORING LAWA | LOS ANGELES & VAN NUYS, CA
Currently supporting the storm water monitoring program for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Program includes monitoring station equipment procurement, installation, maintenance, and continuous monitoring at three mass loading stations at LAX and monitoring at one station at VNY for compliance with Industrial Storm Water Permits. Monitoring includes flow and load monitoring, sampling of a full suite of priority pollutants, laboratory analysis, data management, and reporting.
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS (LAWA) ANNUAL SUSTAINABILITY REPORT LAWA | LOS ANGELES, CA
Prepared Annual Sustainability Reports based on a review of performance trends and progress by assessing data and analyzing metrics in the following categories to align
JACQUELINE MCMILLEN, PE, QISP/TOR, QSD/P
BMP Operation and Maintenance, Monitoring and Optimization
EDUCATION
BS, Chemical Engineering
EXPERIENCE
13 Years
REGISTRATIONS
Professional Engineer (Civil),
(CA) No. C80930
Qualified Industrial Stormwater
Practitioner (QISP),
No. C80930
Qualified SWPPP Developer
(QSD), No. C80930
AFFILIATIONS
California Stormwater Quality
Association (CASQA)
American Society of Civil
Engineers Environmental &
Water Resources Institute
LONG BEACH, CA
[email protected]
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with the Sustainability Action Plan: Corporate Responsibility, Energy Management, Water Management, Air Emissions
Management, Material Resources Management, Sustainable
Construction Practices, Noise Management, and Natural
Resources Management.
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS (LAWA) TRANSFER
OF SUSTAINABILITY-BY-THE-NUMBERS APPLICATION
& DATABASE
LAWA | LOS ANGELES, CA
Transferred data hosting and management of the
Sustainability-by-the-Numbers application and database.
Transferred all programming code and environment
components. Additionally, provided informal virtual training, on an as-needed basis, for LAWA staff on the Sustainabilityby-the-Numbers application, SQL Server database, Power BI files, Administrator application, and Python scripts.
VETERANS AFFAIRS GREATER LOS ANGELES
HEALTH CARE SYSTEM PHASE II MS4 COMPLIANCE
SUPPORT SERVICES
VETERANS AFFAIRS | LOS ANGELES, CA
Provided Phase II MS4 compliance support services for
the VA Greater Los Angeles Health Care System as acting Project Manager. The VA is a Non-Traditional Permittee under the MS4 Permit and was seeking additional compliance
support for the facility in West Los Angeles. NV5 prepared the Guidance Document and Facility Maps to apply for
coverage under the Phase II MS4 Permit. NV5 has also
been responsible for preparation of annual reports and
development of training programs for facility personnel.
One key task performed by NV5 involved a two-day
comprehensive site visit and GPS data collection of catch basin locations and conditions, as well as potential pollutant hot spot allocations, using Trimble PathFinder Office and a professional grade Trimble Geo 7x GPS device, to support the Jurisdictions trash assessment and development of a Track 2 Implementation.
NV5 field staff combined the data, attributes, and photo logs and transferred these to ArcGIS. QA/QC measures were performed on the data for alignment with aerial imagery of the site. The information gathered during the visit was utilized by the client to determine areas where potential threats to water quality may occur, and NV5 provides
ongoing recommendations and support to assist the VA
facility in achieving compliance.
PORT OF LONG BEACH INDUSTRIAL & MS4 STORM
WATER MONITORING & REPORTING SERVICES
PORT OF LONG BEACH | LONG BEACH, CA
Provided regulatory support for compliance with MS4
programs; lead development of industrial, commercial and construction inspection training programs; development of a consistent sampling and analysis program; quality assurance program plans; and provided support during site walks and identification of potential sampling sites. The Port’s goals were to collect robust high-quality data that would provide support with analysis of receiving water Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL) and to characterize storm water quality from the permittees’ facilities. Following transition to individual tenant Permits, the Port required assistance with complying with Phase I MS4 Permit.
SSA MARINE INDUSTRIAL STORM WATER PROGRAM
SUPPORT
PORTS OF LONG BEACH & LOS ANGELES | LONG BEACH &
LOS ANGELES, CA
Lead task to provide technical support to six cargo terminals located in the Port of Long Beach and Port of Los Angeles to ensure compliance with the Industrial General Permit.
After the first year of reporting, all six of the SSA Marine terminals progressed from Baseline to Level 1. Relevant QISP services were provided as required by the Industrial General Permit, including Level 1 ERA site evaluations, evaluation of existing BMPs and recommendations for
additional BMPs, development of Level 1 ERA, reports
revisions of facility SWPPPs, review of laboratory reports and upload of Ad Hoc reports to SMARTS, and annual
reporting. NV5 also serves as a technical resource for
SSA Marine facility managers for questions and advice
regarding compliance with the Industrial General Permit.
Program includes site walks at each of the six terminals to review potential compliance issues and make ongoing BMP recommendations and site-specific training with facility managers and Pollution Prevention Team members. Training has included identification of potential pollutant sources, installation of BMPs, proper sampling techniques, and
reporting requirements via SMARTS.
CITY OF MAYWOOD PHASE I MS4 NPDES PERMIT
PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
CITY OF MAYWOOD | MAYWOOD, CA
Ms. McMillen is the Project Manager, providing professional support services for the City of Maywood’s Phase I
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) NPDES
Permit compliance. The team is supporting the City with development and implementation of required programs to
achieve compliance with the objectives of the amended
Coastal Los Angeles County MS4 NPDES Permit (Order No.
R4-2012-0175-AO1). Services completed to date under the current as-needed services contract include conducting an annual storm water program training webinar for municipal staff; development of public outreach brochures on BMPs to be employed at Food Service Establishments; Automotive Service Facilities, and Industrial Facilities; and development of an Industrial and Commercial Facilities database. This database is used to inform and track future inspection
activities within the City. Ongoing work with the City includes, but is not limited to, inspections of construction sites by QSD/P, post-construction BMP inspections, review of
municipal facilities and activities, and conducting concurrent Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG)/storm water commercial and industrial facility inspections. The team will also support illegal discharge investigations as needed.
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Nicholas is a Water Resources Specialist with NV5. Nick’s experience includes storm water monitoring, dry weather monitoring, water quality sampling, preparation of water quality samplers, and evaluation of analytical data. He is 40 Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certified, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Confined Space Certified and a certified Qualified Industrial Stormwater Practitioner (QISP). .
Relevant Project Experience
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS (LAWA) STORM WATER MONITORING
PROGRAM
LOS ANGELES, CA
Currently supporting the storm water monitoring program for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Program includes monitoring station equipment, installation, maintenance, and continuous monitoring at three mass loading station at LAX for compliance with their Industrial Storm Water Permits.
CITY OF COMPTON NPDES MONITORING
COMPTON, CA
Currently supporting the City of Compton with wet weather and dry weather monitoring at receiving water and MS4 Outfall sites. Conducts wet weather sampling at MS4 Outfall sites including preparation and installation of flow monitoring and auto sampling equipment and collection of samples for microbiology, chemistry, toxicity, toxicity identification evaluations, Bioassessment, and field parameters.
CITY OF OCEANSIDE NPDES MS4 OUTFALL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
PROGRAM
OCEANSIDE, CA
Provided support to the City of Oceanside Monitoring and Assessment Program in the Carlsbad Watershed Management area (WMA) and San Luis Rey WMA as part of the requirements of the City’s Water Quality Improvement Plan (WQIP). Responsibilities include implementing detailed MS4 outfall visual observations, Illicit Discharge Detection Elimination Investigations, dry weather sampling, and data QA/QC.
NICHOLAS POSER, QISP, CESSWI
BMP Operation and Maintenance, Monitoring and Optimization
EDUCATION
MS, Geology, San Diego State
University, 2022
BS, Environmental Geoscience,
San Diego State University,
2019
EXPERIENCE
3 Years
CERTIFICATIONS
Qualified Industrial Stormwater
Practitioner (QISP), No. 01210
Confined Space Entry and
Attendant (2020)
40 Hour HAZWOPER (2020)
AFFILIATIONS
San Diego Environmental
Professionals
San Diego Association of
Geologists
SAN DIEGO, CA
[email protected]
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Mr. Owens is a water/wastewater engineer with 23 years of experience with NV5 in Southern California. He regularly reviews technical documents, design drawings, and specifications packages prepared by others in NV5’s water/wastewater group to provide an arm’s length review free from the day-to-day development of these documents.
Mr. Owens leads a variety of water and wastewater projects during the troubleshooting, conceptual design, planning, financing, and design phases. He is experienced in performing population and demand projections, hydraulic analysis and design, project, and system financial analysis, and planning and design of facilities. He has extensive knowledge of software tools such as AutoCAD, WaterCAD, SewerCAD, H2OMap, Flowmaster, and MS Office.
Relevant Project Experience
LAKE BOULEVARD SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
CITY OF OCEANSIDE | OCEANSIDE, CA
Quality Assurance/Quality Control. Mr. Owens provided QA/QC to prepare construction documents for a gravity sewer line replacement. The project included rerouting existing 8-inch and 12-inch gravity sewers, a 16-inch force main, and a 6-inch lateral from an adjacent senior community center and reconnecting these pipelines to the proposed 15- inch sewer.
MEADOWLARK WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY FORCE MAIN
VALLECITOS WATER DISTRICT | SAN MARCOS, CA
Quality Assurance/Quality Control. Mr. Owens provided QA/QC for construction documents to replace the existing 12-inch asbestos cement effluent pipeline with a 24- inch CML&C welded steel pipeline. The new 24-inch pipeline is located in a congested utility corridor, including a 12-inch DI outfall sewer, a 10-inch techite sewer, a 24-and 30- inch DI sewer, a 6-inch DI sludge line, a 2-inch water line, and overhead electric lines. The pipeline connects the effluent pump station with an existing 24-inch reclaimed water line along Rancho Santa Fe Drive.
RELOCATION OF PIPELINES ALONG SAN VICENTE ROAD
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO | RAMONA, CA
Quality Assurance/Quality Control. Mr. Owens provided QA/QC for a pre-design report and construction drawings and specifications for the relocation of distribution and transmission pipelines that were impacted by the realignment of San Vicente Road by the County of San Diego. The project included the design of 12,600-LF of 16-inch CMLC steel transmission pipeline, 4,000-LF of 12-inch CMLC steel distribution pipeline, and 560-LF of PVC distribution pipeline and appurtenances.
UNIT AA PARALLEL RAW WATER PIPELINE
OLIVENHAIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT | SAN DIEGO, CA
Quality Assurance/Quality Control. Mr. Owens provided QA/QC reviews for the Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Unit AA Pipeline. The project consisted of approximately three miles of 48” steel water pipeline connecting the San Diego County Water Authority’s aqueducts to OMWD’s treatment facility at the Olivenhain dam. The proposed pipeline crossed beneath Escondido Creek. Therefore, the pipeline was installed using trenchless construction techniques beneath the Creek.
JAMES OWENS, PE, LEED AP
BMP Operation and Maintenance, Monitoring and Optimization
EDUCATION
MBA, Business Administration
B.S. Civil Engineering
Foreign Study, Spain
EXPERIENCE
23 Years
CERTIFICATIONS
Civil Engineer (CA)
No. 66067
LEED Accredited Professional
SAN DIEGO, CA
[email protected]
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RJ has 20 years of experience in operating, troubleshooting, and designing substations. He has a diverse background in the utility industry and consulting.
RJ’s expertise installing 240 VAC service drops to designing 345 kV substations and line terminals is a benefit to the team.
His designs range from simple metering points to large substations requiring redundant control houses and station service buildings. He has performed fault studies, load analysis, motor starts, and arc flash studies. RJ has developed relay settings for ring bus substations and 345 kV transmission lines. He has created lighting and station service designs and been hands-on with SCADA implementation.
RJ has extensive experience with SCADA, telemetry systems and communications. He has designed RTUS, managed SCADA servers and data bases, integrated substation IEDs and generation facilities into HMI, developed control logic for solar and wind farm production, and designed communications systems ranging from self-healing fiber rings to ethernet radio networks.
Relevant Project Experience
MIDWAY WIND PROJECT
APEX CLEAN ENERGY | TAFT, TX
Senior Project Engineer - NV5 designed the HMI infrastructure of the 163 MW Midway Wind Project in Taft, TX. NV5 used the SEL RTAC as the platform to integrate the protective relays, substation breakers, transformers, capacitor banks, metering and wind farm plant controller into one cohesive system capable of being monitored and operated 24/7/365 by Apex in its harlottesville, VA Operations Control Center. The RTAC served multiple tasks. It is a data concentrator, gathering input from all available IED and equipment in the field and disseminating that information to multiple parties. Through its HMI, the RTAC allows the Apex System operators to control breakers, operate the online tap changer, cap banks and wind turbines. NV5 utilized custom programming to interface with these devices. DNP 3.0, SEL FastMeter and MODBUS were the main protocols used in this project. NV5 worked closely with the facility’s telecom engineers to ensure connectivity within the substation and with the outside entities. NV5 assisted with integration, testing and troubleshooting the system. It also provides ongoing support for the facility on an as-needed basis.
EL SAUZ RANCH WIND PROJECT
APEX CLEAN ENERGY | SAN PERLITA, TX
Senior Project Engineer - NV5 designed the HMI infrastructure of the 300 MW Midway Wind Project in San Perlita, TX. NV5 used the SEL RTAC as the platform to integrate the protective relays, substation breakers, transformers, capacitor banks, metering and wind farm plant controller into one cohesive system capable of being monitored and operated 24/7/365 by Apex in its Charlottesville, VA Operations Control Center. The RTAC served multiple tasks. It is a data concentrator, gathering input from all available IED and equipment in the field and disseminating that information to multiple parties.
Through its HMI, it allows the Apex System operators to control breakers, operate the online tap changer, cap banks and wind turbines. NV5 utilized custom programming to interface with these devices. DNP 3.0, SEL FastMeter and MODBUS were the main protocols used in this project. NV5 worked closely with the facility’s telecom engineers to ensure connectivity within the substation and with theoutside entities. NV5 assisted with integration, testing, and troubleshooting the system. It also provides ongoing support for the facility on an as-needed basis.
RONALD (RJ) ENARD, PE
Telemetry and SCADA Team Leader EDUCATION
EDUCATION
BS, Electrical Engineering,
Lamar University, 2002
EXPERIENCE
20 Years
REGISTRATIONS
Registered Professional
Engineer, Electrical:
AL: PE #36839
LA: PE #40635
MS: PE #26567
NM: PE #24309
TX: PE #112830
HOUSTON, TX
[email protected]
Ms. Dreimiller is a technical Operations Manager with over 8 years of experience across the geospatial, self-driving vehicle, and financial technology industries.
My strong early-stage process development skills, experience with strategic planning, and expertise with applying Atlassian based tools in an Agile setting allow me to create robust quality practices and help technical teams and programs achieve their objectives
Relevant Project Experience
LOS ANGELES COUNTY STORM WATER QUALITY IT DIVISION AND GIS TEAM LOS ANGELES COUNTY | LOS ANGELES, CA
Led cross-functional collaboration with the LA County’s Storm Water Quality Team, Information Technology Division and GIS team to evaluate requirements and help design a unified platform, tailored for decision-makers that optimizes access to information for the client.
AXIM GEOSPATIAL
PITTSBURGH, PA
Architected an internal pipeline process study where I worked with stakeholders across the company including Sales, Finance, IT and Project Management to document their perspective, discuss their pain-points, find common-ground, and generate actionable suggestions for improvement on an executive level. Proposed a serious of standard operating procedures and tooling recommendations to improve the scaling and operations of their geospatial-based project management process. Directly managed budgets, schedules, and scope for over 10 client-facing projects, and worked with clients closely to understand their needs in future initiatives. Project scopes included data management initiatives including Cloud Services: Architecture, Migration and managed services, and Esri ArcGIS Utility Network configuration and implementation. Managed a program portfolio consisting of 2 Project Managers with a total project value of over $8 million focused on Lidar. and Imagery initiatives for state and local transportation departments, and telecom service clients.
SHARP SHIELD MANAGEMENT LLC
PITTSBURGH, PA
Drove the logistics of planning for the fundraising for grass-roots, private, alternative investment fund and management company with over $5 million private equity raised, reaching the firm’s target . Participated in high-pressure sales and pitching environments, acting as the technical and day-to-day operations expert where I answered potential client questions and help them feel at ease with their potential investment. Drove external service-provider interactions, including holding interviews, requirement suitability analysis, developing and executing onboarding timelines, working with internal stakeholders to provide necessary documentation. Partnership increased transparency for the firm’s stakeholders and moved the firm launch date up by 2 months. Researched and outlined requirements for state and SEC registration compliance. Partnered with CTO and CEO to write the company’s Cybersecurity Policy, Business Continuity Plans, Risk Assessments, and Form ADV. Worked with external council to customize documents to fit firm’s specific needs to technically describe the trading process. Transformed ambiguous software goals and software scope into a cohesive and complete storyline for nontechnical leaning audiences, which contributed to the firm gaining 15+ clients. Created marketing material utilizing Tableau, Google Suite, and Excel which were used in over 30 executive meetings.
ELIZABETH DREIMILLER
Information Technology
EDUCATION
BS, GIS, Slippery Rock
University, Slippery Rock, PA
EXPERIENCE
8 Years
PITTSBURGH, PA
[email protected]
SUBCONSULTANTS
The NV5 Team has selected a team of specialty subconsultants to assist with performing the scope of work. We are committed to partnering with Community Business Enterprise (CBE) organizations, while also delivering flexible and quality services. Therefore, we have added 3 firms that are CBE certified: Multi W Systems, United Storm Water, and US3.
C BELOW SUBSURFACE IMAGING (C BELOW) locates horizontal and vertical locations of underground utilities including gas, power, waste, communications, and cable/TV.
Many different methods are used to locate these utilities; GPR (ground penetrating radar), CCTV, utility locators, electromagnetic locators, and potholing. C Below has been in the utility locating business for fourteen years (Founded in 2009) and employs the most experienced technicians in the industry, some with over twelve years of experience.
MULTI W SYSTEMS, INC. (MULTI W SYSTEMS) is a full service pump company that designs, packages, sells and services pump and control systems in house. They have a UL Listed Panel shop with in-house PLC programmers. Multi W Systems have access to a wide range of Pump manufacturers through direct distribution as a contracted distributor/manufacturer’s rep, and also through OEM accounts we hold. Multi W Systems have a service group with the capability to troubleshoot, replace and retrofit pump stations.
TESCO CONTROLS (TESCO) is a full-service, Level One CSIA-Certified Systems Integrator and OEM with 53 years of experience specializing in the design and implementation of control solutions required to automate water/wastewater and stormwater treatment systems and related processes throughout the U.S. During this time, TESCO’s focus has been involved with the design and implementation of PLC, SCADA, telemetry, and computer integrated control systems, many of which have been in operation for more than twenty-five years.
UNITED STORM WATER, INC. (UNITED STORM WATER) is experienced in storm water maintenance, and BMP fabrication and installation. United Storm Water has successfully provided these services to numerous public agencies throughout California for 24 years.
They have a long standing business relationship with the County of Los Angeles, County approved BMP devices, as well as a stellar reputation among its Engineering and Public Works officials.
UTILITY SYSTEMS SCIENCE & SOFTWARE, INC. (US3) apply advanced instrumentation system technology to water/wastewater monitoring & control systems, pipeline evaluation, engineering, and data analysis. US3’s industrial hardware & software solutions address production operations, performance, utility intelligence, operations management, and collaboration. US3 is one of the leading sewer flow monitoring companies in the United States. With over a decade of specialization in wastewater management, US3 offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes but is not limited to Sewer and Open Channel Flow Monitoring, Level Monitoring, SSO/CSO Monitoring, and Wastewater Quality Assessment.
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ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORY ACCREDITATION PROGRAM (ELAP) CER- TIFIED LABORATORIES APPLIED MICROBIOLOGICAL SERVICES (AMS) located in Long Beach, CA and meeting the analytical testing needs of Southern California for more than three decades. AMS has been both responsive and flexible in providing testing for various studies including local CIMP and Public Works projects. These include marine and fresh water sample analysis requested from both regulatory and private clients. AMS satisfies the requirements of a small business enterprise, and is currently self-certified as both a small and minority business.
EUROFINS ENVIRONMENT TESTING SOUTHWEST, LLC. (EUROFINS CALSCIENCE) is the largest full-service environmental testing laboratory on the West Coast offering a comprehensive portfolio of analytical methods for the testing of air, wastewater, groundwater, sea water, sediment, soil, and tissue. Eurofins Calscience built their reputation on service and quality, consistently delivering on-time legally defensible results, and offering rush turn-around time that clients have come to rely upon. They employ a staff of nearly 150 professionals, including chemists, technicians, project managers, and engineers. Eurofins Calscience holds numerous state certifications and approvals and is certified under the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) (Oregon Health Authority, Public Health Division), Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP), and California State Water Resource Control Board.
RICE GENERAL (RICE) is a leading Southern California environmental construction company with over 40 years of experience in commercial and industrial projects. They specialize in a wide range of services, including facility and system demolition, excavation, concrete cutting, and the installation of soil vapor extraction and groundwater recovery systems. Rice has a proven track record working with a variety of industries, from petrochemical facilities to aerospace, military installations, and private industrial sectors. Their strong commitment to safety, certified staff, and focus on meticulous planning and budget management make them a trusted partner for complex environmental construction projects. Additionally, Rice is certified as a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and brings a solid history of collaborating with engineering and construction firms across the region.
Innovative Construction Solutions (ICS) , founded in 1999, is a premier environmental construction company specializing in remediation, water and wastewater infrastructure, and environmental restoration projects across California. ICS holds a Class A general engineering contractor’s license with certifications in hazardous substances removal, demolition, and electrical work. Their unique integration of technical engineering expertise with handson construction management allows them to self-perform most tasks, ensuring greater control over project schedules and quality. ICS delivers a wide range of services, including contaminated soil remediation, groundwater treatment systems, stormwater capture, and wastewater treatment system upgrades. Their commitment to addressing environmental challenges makes them a trusted partner for complex infrastructure projects.
Community Business Enterprise (CBE) Teaming Partners
Subconsultant Services to be Provided DIR Registration No. Certifications Multi W Systems, Inc.
(Multi W Systems) Pump Systems 1000844390 State of California DGS SBE United Stormwater, Inc.
(United Storm Water) Structural BMPs 1000012438 City of LA MBE Utility Systems Science &
Software, Inc. (US3)
Telemetry and SCADA System
Implementaiton and Control 1000014022 City of LA MBE
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C. APPROACH & UNDERSTANDING
SCOPE OF SERVICES
NV5 understands the services to be rendered on an on-call basis shall include all services and provisions as described herein, and shall consist of all services customarily rendered when providing On-Call Engineering Operation and Maintenance, Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment, and Best Management Practices (BMP) Optimization Services.
NV5 has the proven expertise to successfully execute all aspects fo this program and our key peronnel have significant experience with O&M, stormwater program support, water resources related engineering services, and education outreach.
Descriptions of our methodology for project execution and providing any of the services identified in the RFP are provided below:
EXPERTISE IN OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF BMP DEVICES AND STORMWATER
QUALITY SYSTEMS
NV5 has extensive experience with the O&M of stormwater Best Management Practice (BMP) devices and stormwater
quality systems, essential for the GWMA projects. As the Prime Contractor for the Gates Canyon Stormwater Capture and
Use System in Calabasas, CA, we have successfully overseen the transition of services to Public Works. Our work includes comprehensive reviews of service manuals, development
of training content, and refinements to O&M procedures.
The Gates Canyon facility, which incorporates a stormwater diversion system, motor-operated slide gates, a pre-treatment system, underground cisterns, ozone and UV disinfection, and infiltration wells, is a prime example of our capability. NV5 provides monitoring and O&M services to assure these systems meet their design objectives and operate safely.
In addition to site-specific services such as site training, safety inspections, and system maintenance, NV5 has performed
BMP feasibility studies, installation, maintenance, and monitoring for various clients, including airports and industrial facilities in Los Angeles County. These projects, which address Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements, demonstrate our ability to handle complex stormwater treatment systems with components like media filters, active treatment systems, and flow monitoring. Our training programs have educated over 100 clients on BMP maintenance and compliance, highlighting the necessity of ongoing maintenance for optimal system performance.
NV5 designed and manufactured a special tool
to remove, secure and replace the gate shaft
access lid (approx. 500 lbs each) so that proper
access could occur.
Service of Gates Canyon Underground Cistern
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Graph and image caption text 9pt FG Book
in 75% black.
KNOWLEDGE OF DEVELOPMENT AND
OPERATION OF TELEMETRY AND SUPERVISORY
CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION (SCADA)
SYSTEMS ASSOCIATED WITH STORMWATER
SYSTEMS
NV5 has partnered with industry leaders such as MultiWSystems, USCubed, and TESCP to deliver state-of-the-art SCADA system integration and maintenance for stormwater systems. Our electrical and mechanical engineers bring extensive experience in remote telemetry and SCADA systems, ensuring seamless integration and operation. For example, NV5 supported Orange County Public Works in implementing the Smart Watershed Network, a project that included site reconnaissance, installation, and maintenance of 60 flow monitoring stations across the Aliso Creek Watershed. This project exemplifies our ability to manage large-scale deployments of telemetered flow meters and integrate them with advanced monitoring networks.
We also specialize in the design, installation, and maintenance of advanced flow monitoring systems, using technologies from Hach/Sigma and Teledyne/Isco. These systems are critical for accurate water quality monitoring and data collection, ensuring that stormwater systems operate within the specified parameters. NV5’s ability to calibrate and maintain these systems guarantees reliable data for ongoing management.
EXPERTISE IN WATER QUALITY, CHEMISTRY, MICROBIOLOGY, TOXICOLOGY, ZOOLOGY,
BOTANY, WATER RESOURCES, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
NV5 has a proven track record in implementing projects related to water quality, chemistry, microbiology, toxicology, zoology, botany, water resources, and environmental engineering. We collaborate with ELAP-certified laboratories to confirm compliance with NPDES permits and TMDL requirements. Our long-standing relationships with these labs allow us to offer specialized testing and certification services, including those required for non-potable water systems.
Our staff have authored numerous Sampling and Analysis Plans (SAPs) and Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs) that meet Surface Water Quality Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP) standards. These plans are essential for ensuring data quality in monitoring programs across Los Angeles County. NV5’s expertise in data quality assurance makes us an ideal partner for GWMA’s water quality monitoring and reporting needs.
EXPERTISE IN WATER QUALITY SAMPLING, LABORATORY ANALYSIS, COMPUTER
MODELING, DATA ANALYSIS, ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING, EVALUATING STORMWATER
BMPS, AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS)
NV5’s comprehensive experience in water quality sampling, laboratory analysis, computer modeling, and GIS allows us to meet GWMA’s needs for monitoring, data management, and reporting. Our team has conducted extensive monitoring across Southern California, from inland watersheds to the Pacific Ocean, providing the data needed to optimize BMP performance.
Sampling the LAX Imperial Stormwater Basin
for the NCOS Connection Stormwater Permit
Application.
NV5 has extensive experience in hydrologic
and hydraulic computer modeling and is very
familiar with the County’s Hydrology and
Sedimentation Manual and Hydraulic Design
Manual. The NV5 team is skilled in the
following hydrology and hydraulic computer
models: HydroCalc (MODRAT), HEC-HMS,
WSPG, HEC-RAS (1D & 2D), HEC-FDA, RMA2,
RMA4, SED2D, SWMM (1D & 2D), FLO-2D,
SRH-2D, SAM, MODFLOW, HY-8, CivilDesign,
AES, Bentley and AutoCAD H&H Software
and RUSLE2.
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Our GIS capabilities, supported by subsidiaries Axim Geospatial and Quantum Geospatial, are among the best in the industry. These capabilities enable us to manage and analyze large datasets, offering valuable insights into stormwater system performance. NV5’s current work on the Stormwater Quality Project Overview Portal for LA County Public Works is a testament to our expertise in integrating GIS with water quality management.
UTILIZE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORY ACCREDITATION PROGRAM (ELAP)
CERTIFIED LABORATORY, WITH PREFERRED PARTICIPATION IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA STORMWATER MONITORING COALITION’S (SMC) LABORATORY INTERCALIBRATION
PROJECTS
NV5 has incorporated ELAP-certified laboratories into our team, all of which have experience participating in the SMC intercalibration projects. Our Project Manager, Dave Renfrew, was a co-author of the first SMC intercalibration QA Program Manual, ensuring that all laboratories meet the highest data quality standards. We work closely with these labs to align their methodologies with the project’s goals and data quality objectives, ensuring that all samples are collected and analyzed to meet or exceed required standards.
WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF FEDERAL AND STATE WATER QUALITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL
LAWS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CLEAN WATER ACT, SAFE DRINKING WATER
ACT, CALIFORNIA WATER CODE, CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA),
AND NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NEPA)
NV5’s environmental and engineering teams possess a deep understanding of Federal and State water quality laws, including the Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, California Water Code, CEQA, and NEPA. Our expertise allows us to design and maintain BMPs in compliance with these regulations, while also achieving multi-benefit objectives that score highly under programs like the Safe Clean Water Program.
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Underground service cleaning and inspection of Level loggers at Gates Canyon Project
SOUND KNOWLEDGE OF MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FOR NATIONAL POLLUTANT
DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS, MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM (MS4) PERMITS, WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS (WDRS), TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOADS (TMDLS), 404 PERMITS, AND 401 CERTIFICATIONS IN LOS
ANGELES COUNTY
NV5’s team includes experts with extensive experience in meeting the monitoring requirements for NPDES, MS4, WDRs, TMDLs, 404 Permits, and 401 Certifications within Los Angeles County. Our professionals are seasoned veterans in Southern California, with a deep understanding of local regulatory frameworks and a proven ability to navigate complex compliance challenges.
Our environmental planning services includes, but is not limited to, providing legal defense and strategic support for municipalities, industrial clients, and construction projects, ensuring that all activities meet regulatory requirements.
NV5’s track record in Los Angeles County’s regulatory environment makes us a valuable partner for GWMA and its member agencies.
• Biological Investigations
• CEQA Compliance; Initial Studies, Negative Declaration, Mitigated Negative Declaration, and Environmental Impact Report Preparation
• NEPA CEs, EAs, and EISs Consultation and Preparation
• Endangered Species Protocol Surveys
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and State Data Validation and Verification and Quality Assurance • Environmental Reports, and Environmental Information Documents • Feasibility Studies, Alternatives Modeling, Section 4(f) Evaluations NV5.COM | Beyond Engineering 33
APPROACH & UNDERSTANDING
The team will be lea by Project Manager, David Renfrew, who will verify client needs are met, resolve any issues, and make sure that the team has all the necessary resources to guarantee project success. Mr. Renfrew is available 24 hours per day, seven days a week, and will have the ultimate responsibility for project delivery. Mr. Michael Drennan will provide technical support and quality performance reviews and will serve as a Project Principal.
The project team includes environmental professionals who best meet the requirements for performing the scope of work of this RFP. The Project Manager will assign personnel to a project based on the qualifications, expertise, and experience needed for the scope of work and as requested by the GWMA and it’s member agencies’ technical needs. NV5 will develop a competitive scope, cost, and a schedule for implementing each task order.
NV5 will manage each project in a manner that will preserve and protect the health and safety of its employees, GWMA personnel, the public, and the environment. NV5 maintains an overall Project Management Program (PMP) that guarantees project completion within budget and schedule, and all projects are reviewed at each phase to facilitate their completion in accordance with standard industry principles and regulatory agency requirements. All projects are implemented based on industry standards, engineering judgment and regulatory guidelines, and all work products are peer reviewed for quality assurance. NV5’s PMP includes the following functions:
Project Team Assembly | The Project Manager will assemble a project team to complete the project scope, develop a costeffective and time sensitive proposal based on the scope of work, and submit both a proposal with detailed cost and an MS project schedule.
Subconsultant and Subcontractor Management | The Project Manager will engage each required subconsultant and/ or subcontractor (if needed) and provide specific project details including any site restrictions/requirements and will inform each subconsultant/subcontractor of their responsibilities and expectations. The Project Manager, assisted by administrative staff will make sure that:
• Each subconsultant/subcontractor has a current contract with NV5 • Each assigned subconsultant/subcontractor has current insurance and that both NV5 and the GWMA are named additionally insured
• The scope of work is clearly stated and understood by the subconsultant/subcontractor • Ensuring subconsultants invoices match the agreed upon and approved scope provided to the GWMA member agencies.
Project Implementation | The Project Manager will make sure the project stays within the scope of work, budget, and time frame.
Project Kick-Off Meeting | At the start the project, the Project Manager will conduct a kick-off meeting with the GWMA’s Project Team to discuss assignments, scope of work, budget, scheduling, critical paths, deliverables, field work, subcontractor coordination, quality control, and health and safety.
Project Team Coordination and Communication | The assigned staff will be in communication with the Project Manager to make sure that proper protocols are being followed during the life of the project. For example, if interagency or regulatory communications are required, NV5’s staff will coordinate with the GWMA’s Project Team to make sure the GWMA’s legal and regulatory sensitivities are respected. NV5 staff are trained that our role is to serve and to advise the agencies but we do not represent the agencies unless specifically directed.
Data Review and Report Preparation | Project data will be logged at our office, with notes immediately scanned and a PDF file saved to the server. The Project Manager will review all documentation to make sure the information is complete and that data adheres to the required protocol prior to the actual report preparation. Reports are prepared in-house with an executive summary, relevant project dates and timelines, involved key personnel and certifications, data summary and field documentation. Reports are reviewed by a Professional Geologist or Engineer as needed, a senior reviewer, City of Compton Biological, Bioassessment, and
Water Quality Monitoring.
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and a technical editor. Following these reviews, a draft report will be submitted to the agencies allowing ample time for the agencies’ staff to review and comment on the draft reports prior to finalization.
NV5 uses these organizational steps daily to every project to guarantee technical excellence with attention to detail.
Risk Management | We will address risk management with the following approach throughout the duration of the project:
The NV5 team will approach risk as follows:
• Take the necessary time to identify and assess potential risks • Be cognizant of the root causes of the risk through our significant experience • Measure and evaluate risks and prioritize with control measures to reflect this analysis • Utilize our experience to both mitigate and monitor the risk.
Escalating Issues | NV5 will address all issues at the project level; however, we will elevate issues that are important enough to engage the GWMA’s project manager. Internally, David Renfrew, NV5’s Project Manager, will work closely with the project team to guarantee smooth internal operations on all projects. As Vice President, David has the authority and resources to make sure issues are addressed in a swift, clear, and transparent manner. Our task leader’s approach to escalating issues is to work with the project team to identify collaborative solutions and mitigate issues to make sure all projects are safe, on-time, on-scope, and within budget.
Timely escalation will guarantee that the GWMA’s stakeholders are able to facilitate a response with the necessary institutional information. NV5 understands that our authority as a contractor can only solve certain types of problems and that engaging the GWMA’s management may be necessary in some cases. During the kick-off meeting and project set-up we identify the critical stakeholder pathways at the GWMA and discuss methods of issue escalation. Expectations are established so there are no surprises or conflicts when, and if, an issue needing escalation arises. Additionally, we get agreement and consensus on critical items such as the GWMA’s decisions, deliverable review times, milestones, and GWMA’s expectations so that escalated issues can be minimized.
Scope Management Tools and Processes | All projects will be managed locally, by senior level professionals. NV5 will make sure project completion is within budget and schedule. The project will be reviewed at each phase to facilitate the completion in accordance with standard industry principles and regulatory agency requirements. The project is implemented based on industry standards, sound engineering judgment, and regulatory guidelines. Management tools we engage include:
Deltek Vantagepoint | NV5 uses Deltek Vision to track and control projects and task orders, related expenses, to measure overall progress against project budgets, and to generate billing invoices. It provides visibility for NV5 project managers, senior management, and clients on the financial performance of each task order in the system.
NV5 Employee Portal | NV5 has developed a proprietary employee portal website (internal, password protected) to provide visibility for all NV5 employees to information about their employee performance, workload balancing, current proposals and projects, and team and company-wide messaging and strategic marketing initiatives. The employee portal also provides easy access to document templates, human resources information, and a company directory.
Client Portal | NV5’s client portal allows for the seamless and secure transfer of large of data providing easy, timely, and stress-free document management.
We have assembled a team comprised of seasoned professionals to manage assigned tasks. NV5’s management group meets weekly to review staff and resource allocations. Any known resource needs are shared in the meeting and proactively managed by the senior management team. As needs arise, the team works closely to make sure that adequate resources exist to provide quality service to our clients.
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (O&M)
NV5 has extensive experience with structural and non-structural best management practices (BMPs) which are often implemented to help improve water quality, and/or mitigate downstream impacts. Structural BMPs include, but are not limited to, regional stormwater capture and treatment systems, trash capture devices, low-flow diversions, dry wells, various on-site low impact development practices, off-site mitigation measures, sediment removal/mitigation practices, and green streets. Non-structural BMPs may include institutional controls, such as public outreach and can include ordinances, and policies. The assessment of the effectiveness and optimization of these BMPs requires sound operation, maintenance, and monitoring and possibly implementing reasonable updates when needed. Further, BMP-related grant agreements often require monitoring. To this end, the NV5 team has demonstrated the following:
NV5 has the direct capability to operate and maintain structural BMPS, including but not limited to regional stormwater capture and treatment systems, trash capture devices, low-flow diversions, dry wells, various on-site low impact development practices, off-site mitigation measures, sediment removal/mitigation practices, and green streets.
Our explicit experience has been unequivocally demonstrated on the Gates Canyon Stormwater Capture and Use System and the LA World AirportsLAX and VNY Airports BMP O&M projects. Our approach is based on the importance of operating to the highest safe work practices while improving water quality. Many of these BMP locations are located in parks or areas with high potential for public interactions and public safety concerns. Coordinating with GWMA’s member agencies and our Subcontractors is key to the planning and implementation efforts to make sure the scope is executed properly. As an example, Vactor Service trucks often have limited capabilities with regards to vacuum reaches and hose limitations in wet environments such as those encountered when working on pretreatment devices including trash screens and sediment chambers that may have overlying water and persistent dry weather flows. It is important to manage the inflow and have work around solutions to limit the inflow of water when performing the vactor service. NV5 uses a variety of pump systems, pneumatic plugs, and training of the service staff to make sure the goals of the maintenance are accomplished as desired. Our team has prepared training diagrams for site specific operations of Oldcastle Nutrient Separating Baffle Boxes to perform the trash rack cleanouts, the sediment settling chamber services, and the replacement of the hydrocarbon/ oil sorbent booms. These training diagrams greatly assist staff in completing services they may need to complete.
Another factor important for performing service operations include storage volumes and factors for discharge to infiltration wells.
Regarding the Gates Canyon Project, having the awareness that the cistern takes three days of continuous pumping to reach a dry state for safe access, service, and inspection is key to planning and scheduling. Once the discharge of the Cistern begins, the infiltration wells levels increase and are monitored. This provides an opportunity to verify level loggers are being read accurately and if any calibrations are needed. NV5 has performed level logger inspection, cleaning, and calibration service in the infiltration wells and cistern to guarantee accurate reading are achieved. NV5 uses Solinst water level tapes to accurately read the water level in each well to the depth of the well to top of casing to record the sediment accumulation depth and the water levels. Reading the well levels over time allows for assessment of hydrologic conditions and assessment of the effectiveness of the infiltration rates.
Training by Pureflow at the Gates Canyon water
treatment facility with Public Works and NV5
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In many instances, most features of a stormwater BMP project are located underground and consist of devices that require the use of confined space entry and fall protection equipment. Only confined space certified staff are legally allowed to perform these services. NV5 utilizes a complete confined space setup that includes duplicative continuous 4-gas monitoring meters (oxygen, LEL, hydrogen sulfide, and carbon monoxide) both above ground (in space) (Eagle) and personal meters (RKI Entry RAE) for the entrant. Once the space is monitored and determined safe for entry, the space is continuously ventilated as needed, staff use fall protection harnesses including tripod, winches, and reserve escape air are allowed to enter the space for work for inspection or service. Wherever possible, NV5 uses GoPro Technology to inspect and document underground conditions to limit risk to staff and to provide the potential of reduced costs by providing a visual inspection of the state of the infrastructure to allow for the GWMA’s PMs to make informed service scheduling decisions in real time, as needed.
When considering the O&M of these projects, it is of importance to consider traffic safety, confined space operations, fall protection, waste discharge concerns, leaks, spills, and potential water discharges generated by the O&M operations, lock out tagout procedures for both electrical and mechanical service, and concerns to make sure manholes are never left unattended and are secured at the end of each work shift. We prepare site specific Health and Safety Manuals and require all staff and team subcontractors to sign off on the requirements specified in the Health and Safety Manuals for the project.
We also instruct all staff to document the condition of each project site prior to departing each day to make sure the area is safe and clean for the public to enjoy.
Project work commences with the field team leader conducting a daily safety tailgate meeting with all staff, subcontractors, and any additional staff attending the work effort, including GWMA staff. A review of site hazards, site concerns, and communications lines and contacts are well understood and signed off on before work commences. Lockout tag out of devices such as the pump well or mechanically operated sluice gate may be required. Once those operations are conducted, work commences and proceeds per standard operating conditions.
Ability to operate and maintain above-ground landscaping and recreational components associated with multi-benefit stormwater quality projects, including but not limited to walking paths, benches and tables, and exercise equipment.
NV5 has a team of landscape architects and maintenance professionals who design and maintain stormwater capture, green infrastructure, parks and native vegetation. We also routinely partner with more traditional landscape contractors to assure park amenities such as benches, tables, exercise equipment and hardscape are maintained. We have teamed with Oakridge Landscape for this proposal because of their local presence and experience in the Los Angeles region and because they are one of our trusted partners. We have also included Stover Seed on our team because of their understanding of how to maintain native plants but also their sophisticated experience with obtaining local native seeds in the Los Angeles Gateway Region.
In-depth knowledge of BMPS and innovative technologies commonly used for water quality treatment and/or downstream hydromodification impact mitigation. Such technologies will include complex water harvesting treatment systems, including but not limited to ozone, ultraviolet, and flocculation systems.
NV5 has included MultiWSystems to provide in depth operations and maintenance service of water quality treatment systems, as needed. Multi W Systems provides pump maintenance and SCADA system maintenance and has direct experience working with the Los Angeles Gateway Region.
Example of Lock out tagout procedure for the Pump Well service.
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The NV5 team is well informed on the water quality standards and monitoring requirements by the Los Angeles County Department Of Public Health (DPH). The DPH, Environmental Health Division (EH) prepared the guidelines for alternate water sources: indoor and outdoor non-potable uses document, as a guide for the safe use of alternate water sources in indoor and outdoor settings. The guidelines provide a roadmap for alternate water use; however, it points out that it is ultimately the responsibility of the system owner and operator to guarantee that non-potable water sources are used appropriately and monitored for safety throughout the life of the project. The guidelines are divided into two sections; indoor use and outdoor use of alternate water sources. Under each of these two sections, the four alternate water sources are discussed: rainwater, graywater, stormwater, and recycled water. Each of these alternate water sources is represented in terms of a “Tier.” Tier 1 represents rainwater; Tier 2, graywater; Tier 3, stormwater; and Tier 4, recycled water. Each tier has specific guidelines and requirements. NV5 has assisted clients with determining which tier is applicable and the monitoring requirements and permit applications needed to demonstrate the project is safe for operations for both the public and worker safety. Such as the Tier 3 outdoor use of stormwater for spray irrigation requires NSF 350 standard systems, if sprayed, or CCR title 22 recycled water quality equivalence at the point of use and meets all bacterial limits at point of use when distributed offsite and meets california maximum contamination levels, and the california toxics rule standards. The treatment process for packaged units specifies design build units shall be NSF 350 certified as a complete system. The monitoring requirements specify stormwater influent shall be tested to characterize chemical components after the first rain event of the rain fall year and at least two additional times during each rain fall year. Summary of stormwater analyses shall be maintained on premises, and annual reporting of final water quality. Additional permit requirements are also specified and NV5 has the experience and expertise to permit these systems.
Experience with developing and conducting monitoring programs for structural BMP effectiveness assessment, including pre-construction and post-construction monitoring programs.
NV5 conducted a Drain Inlet Pilot BMP study to assess load reductions at various airport land use settings. Following successful inlet filter media assessments, NV5 installed Best Management Practices (BMPs) drain inlet filters at 55 priority drain inlets in the Dominguez Drainage Area and LAWA Maintenance Yard to meet Industrial General Permit (IGP) requirements with specific deadlines in 2032. The Dominguez Drainage Area posed the highest threat to water quality at LAX, with elevated concentrations of copper, aluminum, and zinc. NV5 also implemented filter wattles and drop inlet filters at VNY Airport for IGP compliance, showcasing BMP usage in representative drainages. In conjunction with LAX’s Stormwater Capture and Use BMPs, NV5 supported LAWA in demonstrating stormwater capture, compliance, and resiliency pathways.
NV5 conducted over 125 annual tenant inspections, offering targeted training emphasizing the link between tenant BMP source controls and LAWA’s IGP obligations.
Experience with grant-funded BMP projects and their monitoring requirements.
NV5 is familiar with grant funded O&M project support. For instance, Safe Clean Water O&M funding can be requested with the initial project application or applied for separately, for a period of 5 year increments and includes the annual O&M costs and annual monitoring. For Proposition 1 funded projects, O&M and monitoring is a requirement of receiving the funds for a period of 20 years, the lifetime of the project for it to be functioning as intended, to be funded by the grantee. Reporting including monitoring is required to be completed on an annual basis.
As an example, NV5 supported the City of Vista with their green street project, including BMP effectiveness monitoring, grant reporting requirements, and meeting grant deadlines.
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SCADA SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION AND OVERSIGHT
NV5 has over 15 years’ experience with iFIX, which is a Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software platform developed by GE Digital for industrial automation and control systems. It allows operators and engineers to monitor and control various processes and equipment in real-time. Outlined below is a technical approach to working with iFIX HMI:
• System Requirements: NV5 will guarantee that the system computers and servers meet the hardware and software requirements specified by iFIX. This includes the operating system version, RAM, processor, and disk space. • Installation: NV5 will install and maintain the iFIX software on system designated server or computer. Follow the installation instructions provided by GE Digital.
• Licensing: NV5 will acquire the necessary licenses for iFIX based system project’s requirements. Ifix typically requires licenses for the number of clients, tags, and drivers you plan to use. • Database Configuration: NV5 will provide the setup of the database server, including the historical database for data storage and reporting. iFIX supports various database systems like Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL. • Project Configuration: NV5 will install and maintain the iFIX project or open an existing one. This includes the project design HMI screens, configure data sources, alarms, trends, and security settings. • HMI Screen Design: NV5 will design and maintain the HMI screens using the iFIX WorkSpace. NV5 will create graphical displays, control elements (buttons, switches, sliders), and data displays (trends, alarms, data grids) to visualize and control the industrial processes.
• Data Sources: NV5 will install, maintain and configure the data sources to connect to industrial devices, PLCs, or data sources. iFIX supports various communication protocols, including OPC, Modbus, and DDE, to gather real-time data. • Alarms and Events: NV5 will install, maintain and configure alarm and event management in iFIX to monitor critical conditions and generate notifications or responses when alarms are triggered. • Trends and Historical Data: NV5 will install, maintain and configure trends to visualize historical data trends over time. iFIX stores historical data in the database for analysis and reporting. • Security: NV5 will install, maintain and configure security measures to control user access and permissions. iFIX supports user authentication and authorization to make sure that only authorized personnel can access and modify the system.
• Testing and Debugging: NV5 will thoroughly test the iFIX project to make sure that HMI screens, data sources, alarms, and events work as intended. Use the debugging tools provided by iFIX to troubleshoot any issues. • Deployment: NV5 will deploy the iFIX project to the target HMI devices or client computers. Make sure that the necessary runtime licenses are available for each client. • Monitoring and Maintenance: NV5 will continuously monitor the iFIX system for performance, alarms, and data quality.
Implement a maintenance plan to keep the system up to date and secure. • Training: NV5 will provide training to operators and engineers who will be using iFIX to make sure they are proficient in operating and maintaining the system.
• Documentation: NV5 will provide and maintain thorough documentation of the iFIX project, including system architecture, configuration settings, and procedures for troubleshooting and maintenance.
This technical approach proposal prioritizes the seamless maintenance and integration of SCCADA systems within the regional projects’ wider network, ensuring continuous functionality and reliability. Accompanying the proposal is an illustrative graphic, showcasing an optimized maintenance process, and a caption highlighting the substantial benefits in terms of improved system stability and reduced downtime for the client.
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ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL SERVICES
NV5 understands that the GWMA requires comprehensive engineering and technical services to support the operation, optimization, and ongoing maintenance of regional stormwater capture and treatment projects. Our approach is grounded in an understanding of the engineering challenges and technical requirements associated with stormwater infrastructure. This includes the design, evaluation, and technical support necessary to meet regulatory requirements while ensuring systems operate efficiently and sustainably over time.
• Tailored Engineering Solutions: Our team will conduct a thorough assessment of each stormwater capture and treatment system to identify specific operational challenges and optimization opportunities. By leveraging our extensive experience in designing and implementing stormwater infrastructure across Southern California, we tailor our recommendations to the unique conditions of each project site, including hydrologic, geotechnical, and environmental factors. Whether the task involves system modifications, upgrading treatment technologies, or integrating new data systems, NV5 is equipped to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions. • System Evaluation and Optimization: NV5’s technical services extend beyond routine maintenance, with a focus on evaluating the long-term performance of stormwater systems. Using advanced modeling tools such as hydraulic modeling and water quality simulations, we predict system behavior under various operational and climatic conditions.
This allows us to implement enhancements that maximize efficiency and extend the life of infrastructure. Our services include:
• Performance assessments of BMPs and treatment systems. • Engineering evaluations to identify areas for optimization and upgrades. • Analysis of stormwater inflows and treatment outputs to for compliance with TMDL and other regulatory requirements.
• Project Design and Implementation Support: NV5 provides engineering design services for new projects as well as modifications to existing infrastructure. Our design team works closely with GWMA’s member agencies to develop project plans that meet current regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Our process includes:
• Site investigations to assess current infrastructure conditions. • Preparation of technical design documents, including engineering drawings, specifications, and cost estimates. • Collaboration with regulatory agencies to provide compliance with local, state, and federal standards. • Development of construction plans for system repairs, modifications, or new installations. • Technical Support for Ongoing Operations: In addition to design services, NV5 provides technical support during the operation and maintenance of stormwater systems. This includes troubleshooting complex mechanical systems such as pumps, valves, filtration units, and advanced treatment technologies. Our team will confirm all technical components are functioning optimally through regular monitoring, maintenance, and system adjustments as needed. • Integration of SCADA and Telemetry Systems: NV5 recognizes the critical role of SCADA systems in stormwater management. Partnering with TESCO, experts in networking, telemetry, SCADA, and PLC engineering, we deliver seamless integration with existing infrastructure. TESCO enables comprehensive solutions for real-time monitoring, system control, and data management, enhancing GWMA’s visibility and management of stormwater systems. • Key Team Members and Expertise:
• Matt Moore, PE, QSD, ENV SP (NV5) will serve as the Task Lead for Engineering & Technical Services, overseeing all aspects of stormwater treatment system design and operations. • Julian Palacios, PE, and James Owens, PE (NV5) will assist Matt in delivering treatment system services and other scope requirements, bringing expertise in water resources engineering and system optimization. • TESCO will lead the SCADA and telemetry system integration, providing industry-leading engineering solutions for real-time system management and data collection.
NV5’s engineering and technical services are designed to provide GWMA with top expertise in stormwater management.
By leveraging our team’s experience, specialized support from subcontractors like TESCO, and our collaborative approach, we are confident in optimizing the operation, maintenance, and monitoring of regional stormwater capture and treatment projects. This approach promotes compliance with regulatory standards and enhances the long-term sustainability of stormwater systems.
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CONSTRUCTION/REPAIR
NV5 understands that the successful execution of stormwater infrastructure projects relies on precise construction and repair services that meet both functional and regulatory requirements. We recognize the critical importance of constructing and maintaining stormwater capture, treatment, and conveyance systems that are resilient and capable of long-term performance. Our approach to the Construction/Repair scope of services emphasizes technical precision, safety, and compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Tailored Construction and Repair Solutions: NV5 provides comprehensive construction and repair services for stormwater projects, including the installation, repair, and optimization of BMPs and stormwater infrastructure. We will tailor each solution to the specific needs of the project to meet all structural, environmental, and operational standards. This approach includes rigorous pre-construction planning, site assessments, and ongoing quality control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Key Subcontractors and Expertise: To deliver high-quality construction and repair services, NV5 has partnered with Innovative Construction Solutions and Rice General, Inc., both of whom have proven expertise in stormwater infrastructure construction and repair. These subcontractors bring specialized experience in heavy construction, structural repair, and civil works related to stormwater projects. Their involvement supports the execution of all construction tasks with a high degree of professionalism, technical competence, and safety. • Project Leadership and Team Expertise: Jeff Rex, QSD/QSP, QISP, CPESC, LEED AP, ENV SP (NV5) will serve as the Task Lead for Construction/Repair. With a strong background in stormwater infrastructure and compliance, Jeff will oversee all aspects of construction and repair activities. He will be supported by experienced NV5 staff and our trusted subcontractors, Innovative Construction Solutions and Rice General, Inc., to deliver high-quality, efficient project execution.
• Construction Oversight: Our construction process includes robust oversight and quality control measures to guarantee that all work is completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. The NV5 team will provide detailed construction planning, scheduling, and coordination with subcontractors to promote seamless execution. Our quality control process includes:
• Pre-construction assessments and site preparation.
• Continuous monitoring and inspections during construction. • Post-construction evaluations.
• Safety and Environmental Compliance: Safety is a top priority for NV5 during all construction and repair activities.
We will develop and implement comprehensive health and safety plans for each project, making certain that all team members and subcontractors adhere to strict safety protocols. In addition, we will maintain full compliance with environmental regulations, including stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs), erosion control measures, and sediment management best practices.
NV5’s approach to the Construction/Repair scope of services combines technical expertise, experienced leadership, and collaboration with highly qualified subcontractors such as Innovative Construction Solutions and Rice General, Inc. By leveraging our team’s extensive background in stormwater management and construction, we are confident in delivering high-quality, resilient stormwater infrastructure that aligns with GWMA’s goals and regulatory requirements.
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