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Item Number: 8
City Council / Board of Directors
Written Communications
Meeting of: September 3, 2024
Submitted By:
Sophie Smith, Deputy City Manager
Subject:
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Victorville Amending the Table of Organization and Compensation Schedule Previously Adopted on June 4, 2024, for Fiscal Year 24-25
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Benefits Resolution No. 24-075, effective September 3, 2024.
Fiscal Impact:
The fiscal impact associated with this resolution is included within the Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 budget. No additional appropriation is needed.
Strategic Plan Goal:
The item is consistent with Strategic Plan Goal “G” “Organizational Effectiveness and Sustainability” in that the organizational structure must be reviewed and evaluated regularly, and revised accordingly, to maximize organizational effectiveness and sustainability.
Background:
City of Victorville Administrative Policies are intended to be developed and administered by the City Manager as guidance for City employees and to supplement the Personnel Rules and Regulations for the efficient operation of the City. Currently, staff is undergoing a comprehensive review of various administrative policies. Many of the administrative policies are in need of updating, or can be rescinded altogether.
Discussion:
While updating the administrative policies regarding cell phone and vehicle stipends, it was determined the updated administrative policies should be cross-referenced in the Benefits Resolution adopted by the City Council annually. Additionally, the guidance for 3 7
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City Council members should be removed from the administrative policies and more appropriately be incorporated into the Benefits Resolution as well. Resolution No. 24-075 has been drafted to incorporate the changes regarding cell phone and vehicle stipends for employees as well as City Council members.
•Cell Phone/Technology Stipend - An update to Administrative Policy No. B-28 has been drafted and approved by the City Manager to properly reflect the cell phone/technology stipend provided to various staff members to offset the costs of those employees’ use of their personal devices, internet, or other technology to conduct their job duties. The employee stipends are included in the budgeting process and accounted for accordingly.
oCity Council Members - Previously, the $150 monthly cell phone stipend made available to City Council members who choose a stipend rather than the use of a City-issued cell phone was captured in Administrative Policy B-
28. As previously mentioned, such administrative policies generally pertain to employees, so the reference to the Council stipend has been removed from the updated Administrative Policy B-28 and rather is being added to the updated Benefits Resolution No. 24-075.
•Vehicle Stipend - An update to Administrative Policy No. B-26 has been drafted and approved by the City Manager to properly reflect the vehicle stipend provided to various staff members to offset the use of their personal vehicles for City business. The vehicle stipends for employees are included in the budgeting process and accounted for accordingly.
oCity Council Members - Currently, the Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem receive a monthly vehicle stipend of $300 and $200, respectively pursuant to Chapter 8, Section IV (H) of the Council Policy Manual entitled “Mileage Reimbursement/Allowance” to cover the costs using their personal vehicles for City-related travel. Accordingly, such benefit is being added to the updated Benefits Resolution No. 24-075.
In addition to these changes, a recent CalPERS audit identified a need to add dollar signs and minimum and maximum column headers to the Table of Organization and Table of Compensation. We have included these changes in this update, as well as the updated salary for the City Manager as approved by the City Council on August 20, 2024.
Staff is requesting your favorable consideration on this item and remains available for any questions or comments.
Attachments: A. Benefits Resolution No. 24-075 (with yellow highlight reflecting changes)
Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO. 24-075
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VICTORVILLE AMENDING THE TABLE OF ORGANIZATION AND COMPENSATION SCHEDULE PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED ON JUNE 4, 2024 FOR FY 24- 25; AND AMENDING FRINGE BENEFITS FOR NON- REPRESENTED FULL -TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF VICTORVILLE INCLUDED IN RESOLUTION NUMBER 24-036.
WHEREAS, copies of said Table of Organization, Rates of Compensation, and Fringe Benefits relating to an appropriation of funds at the City of Victorville were prepared and distributed to the City Council and have been available for the inspection by the public i n the office of the City Clerk of the City of Victorville.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VICTORVILLE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the Table of Organization, Compensation Schedule and Frige Benefits Resolution No. 24-036 adopted for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 is hereby revised. Sections regarding cell phone/technology stipends and vehicle stipends have been added to the Benefits Resolution as clarification of existing benefits. Dollar signs and minimum and maximum column headers have been added to the Table of Organization and Compensation Schedule.
NO. POSITION RANGE
MONTHLY
MINUMUM
MONTHLY
MAXIMUM NO. POSITION RANGE
MONTHLY
MINUMUM
MONTHLY
MAXIMUM
2 ACCOUNTANT 40 $7,809 $9,492 1 FIRE MECHANIC 31 $6,253 $7,600 3 ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST 41 $8,004 $9,729 0 FIREFIGHTER EMT FFEMT $5,951 $6,161 7 ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY 29 $5,952 $7,234 36 FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC FFPM $7,268 $8,923 1 AIRPORT ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER 52 $10,502 $12,765 1 FLEET ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNICIAN 27 $5,665 $6,886 1 AIRPORT BUSINESS ANALYST 41 $8,004 $9,729 1 FLEET MANAGER 52 $10,502 $12,765 1 AIRPORT BUSINESS TECHNICIAN 29 $5,952 $7,234 1 FLEET SUPERVISOR 40 $7,809 $9,492 1 AIRPORT DIRECTOR 66 $14,839 $18,037 1 GAS OPERATIONS SUPERINTENDENT 45 $8,835 $10,739 1 AIRPORT LEASING TECHNICIAN 29 $5,952 $7,234 1 GIS COORDINATOR 39 $7,618 $9,260 1 AIRPORT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR 40 $7,809 $9,492 1 GIS TECHNICIAN 27 $5,665 $6,886 7 AIRPORT MAINTENANCE WORKER 18 $4,536 $5,513 1 HOMELESSNESS SOLUTIONS & HOUSING MANAGER 52 $10,502 $12,765 3 AIRPORT OPERATIONS OFFICER 23 $5,132 $6,238 1 HOMELESSNESS SOLUTIONS COORDINATOR 42 $8,204 $9,972 1 AIRPORT OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR 40 $7,809 $9,492 1 HOUSING COORDINATOR 42 $8,204 $9,972 1 AIRPORT PROJECT TECHNICIAN 29 $5,952 $7,234 3 HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST 41 $8,004 $9,729 2 ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL SUPERVISOR 40 $7,809 $9,492 1 HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER 66 $14,839 $18,037 4 ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER I 30 $6,100 $7,415 1 HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST 35 $6,902 $8,389 2 ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER II 35 $6,902 $8,389 1 IT TECHNICAL WRITER 27 $5,665 $6,886 2 ANIMAL CONTROL TECHNICIAN 27 $5,665 $6,886 1 LEAD ACCOUNT CLERK 28 $5,806 $7,058 1 ASSISTANT AIRPORT DIRECTOR 59 $12,484 $15,174 1 LEAD ELECTRICIAN 38 $7,433 $9,034 1 ASSISTANT CITY CLERK 35 $6,902 $8,389 1 LEAD LINE LOCATOR 28 $5,806 $7,058 1 ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER 59 $12,484 $15,174 2 LEAD MECHANIC 36 $7,075 $8,599 1 ASSISTANT CITY LIBRARIAN 32 $6,409 $7,790 2 LIBRARY ASSOCIATE 17 $4,425 $5,379 1 ASSISTANT CITY PLANNER 59 $12,484 $15,174 1 LIBRARY COORDINATOR 27 $5,665 $6,886 1 ASSISTANT CITY SURVEYOR 41 $8,004 $9,729 1 LICENSING TECHNICIAN 27 $5,665 $6,886 1 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 59 $12,484 $15,174 2 LINE LOCATOR 25 $5,392 $6,554 1 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES 59 $12,484 $15,174 9 MAINTENANCE LEAD WORKER 28 $5,806 $7,058 2 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS & WATER 59 $12,484 $15,174 1 MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR 40 $7,809 $9,492 1 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES 59 $12,484 $15,174 49 MAINTENANCE WORKER 18 $4,536 $5,513 5 ASSISTANT ENGINEER I 41 $8,004 $9,729 5 MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST 35 $6,902 $8,389 2 ASSISTANT ENGINEER II 45 $8,835 $10,739 9 MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN 29 $5,952 $7,234 1 ASSISTANT PLANNER 37 $7,251 $8,814 1 MARKETING TECHNICIAN 29 $5,952 $7,234 1 ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER 59 $12,484 $15,174 1 MECHANIC 23 $5,132 $6,238 1 ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER 52 $10,502 $12,765 1 NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR 39 $7,618 $9,260 2 ASSOCIATE PLANNER 44 $8,620 $10,477 1 NETWORK ENGINEER 52 $10,502 $12,765 3 BATTALION CHIEF 56 $11,592 $14,091 8 OFFICE ASSISTANT 17 $4,425 $5,379 1 BILLING TECHNICIAN 29 $5,952 $7,234 1 PARKS SUPERVISOR 40 $7,809 $9,492 1 BUILDING DIVISIONS MANAGER 52 $10,502 $12,765 1 PAYROLL SPECIALIST 35 $6,902 $8,389 2 BUILDING INSPECTOR 35 $6,902 $8,389 1 PAYROLL SUPERVISOR 40 $7,809 $9,492 1 BUILDING OFFICIAL 66 $14,839 $18,037 2 PAYROLL TECHNICIAN 29 $5,952 $7,234 1 BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE DEVELOPER 39 $7,618 $9,260 4 PERMIT TECHNICIAN 27 $5,665 $6,886 1 BUYER 33 $6,569 $7,985 1 PLAN CHECKER 35 $6,902 $8,389 1 CHILDREN'S LIBRARIAN 27 $5,665 $6,886 1 PLANNING TECHNICIAN 27 $5,665 $6,886 1 CITY CLERK 66 $14,839 $18,037 1 PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER 66 $14,839 $18,037 5 CITY COUNCIL MEMBER $1,200 1 PUBLIC WORKS & WATER ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER 52 $10,502 $12,765 1 CITY ENGINEER 66 $14,839 $18,037 1 PUBLIC WORKS & WATER DIRECTOR 66 $14,839 $18,037 1 CITY LIBRARIAN 40 $7,809 $9,492 3 PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR 35 $6,902 $8,389 1 CITY MANAGER $28,847 2 PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER 52 $10,502 $12,765 1 CITY PLANNER 66 $14,839 $18,037 2 PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR 40 $7,809 $9,492 1 CITY SURVEYOR 52 $10,502 $12,765 1 PUBLIC WORKS TECHNICIAN 29 $5,952 $7,234 3 CODE COMPLIANCE TECHNICIAN 27 $5,665 $6,886 1 PURCHASING MANAGER 52 $10,502 $12,765 3 CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER I 30 $6,100 $7,415 1 REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST 38 $7,433 $9,034 11 CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER II 35 $6,902 $8,389 1 RECREATION MANAGER 52 $10,502 $12,765 1 CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL 66 $14,839 $18,037 3 RECREATION SUPERVISOR 40 $7,809 $9,492 3 CODE ENFORCEMENT SUPERVISOR 42 $8,204 $9,972 1 REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN 27 $5,665 $6,886 1 COMMUNICATION ASSISTANT 21 $4,885 $5,937 1 RISK MANAGER 52 $10,502 $12,765 1 COMMUNITY RELATIONS SPECIALIST 35 $6,902 $8,389 1 SCADA COORDINATOR 42 $8,204 $9,972 2 COMMUNITY SERVICES COORDINATOR 27 $5,665 $6,886 1 SCADA INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN 31 $6,253 $7,600 1 CONTRACT SPECIALIST 35 $6,902 $8,389 16 SECRETARY 21 $4,885 $5,937 1 CROSS CONNECTION COORDINATOR 35 $6,902 $8,389 7 SENIOR ACCOUNT CLERK 24 $5,260 $6,394 1 CROSS CONNECTION TECHNICIAN 31 $6,253 $7,600 3 SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST 47 $9,282 $11,283 1 CUSTOMER SERVICE LEAD REP 28 $5,806 $7,058 1 SENIOR AIRPORT MAINTENANCE LW 32 $6,409 $7,790 12 CUSTOMER SERVICE REP 20 $4,766 $5,793 1 SENIOR AIRPORT MAINTENANCE WORKER 22 $5,007 $6,086 1 CYBER SECURITY ADMINISTRATOR 39 $7,618 $9,260 1 SENIOR AIRPORT OPERATIONS OFFICER 27 $5,665 $6,886 1 DEPUTY CHIEF OF OPERATIONS 59 $12,484 $15,174 1 SENIOR BUILDING INSPECTOR 42 $8,204 $9,972 1 DEPUTY CITY CLERK 29 $5,952 $7,234 2 SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER 55 $11,310 $13,747 4 DEPUTY CITY MANAGER 74 $18,080 $21,977 2 SENIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE REP 24 $5,260 $6,394 1 DEPUTY FIRE MARSHAL 56 $11,592 $14,091 2 SENIOR ELECTRIC & GAS SYSTEM OPERATOR 38 $7,433 $9,034 1 DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST 35 $6,902 $8,389 4 SENIOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 27 $5,665 $6,886 1 DEVELOPMENT TECHNICIAN 29 $5,952 $7,234 1 SENIOR FIRE MECHANIC 34 $6,734 $8,185 1 DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES 66 $14,839 $18,037 3 SENIOR MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER 32 $6,409 $7,790 1 DIRECTOR OF ELECTRIC UTILITY SVCS 66 $14,839 $18,037 25 SENIOR MAINTENANCE WORKER 22 $5,007 $6,086 1 DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 66 $14,839 $18,037 6 SENIOR MECHANIC 29 $5,952 $7,234 1 DIVISION CHIEF DC $11,943 $14,516 1 SENIOR PERMIT TECHNICIAN 32 $6,409 $7,790 1 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER 52 $10,502 $12,765 1 SENIOR PLAN CHECKER 42 $8,204 $9,972 1 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TECHNICIAN 27 $5,665 $6,886 1 SENIOR PLANNER 52 $10,502 $12,765 1 ELECTRIC & GAS SYSTEM OPERATOR 33 $6,569 $7,985 1 SENIOR PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR 42 $8,204 $9,972 1 ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT 31 $6,253 $7,600 1 SENIOR SWEEPER OPERATOR 27 $5,665 $6,886 1 ELECTRICIAN 33 $6,569 $7,985 2 SENIOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN 33 $6,569 $7,985 1 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR 45 $8,835 $10,739 2 SENIOR WATER DISTRIBUTION LEAD WORKER 36 $7,075 $8,599 1 EMS MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN 29 $5,952 $7,234 10 SENIOR WATER DISTRIBUTION WORKER 23 $5,132 $6,238 1 EMS MANAGER 52 $10,502 $12,765 1 SENIOR WATER SUPPLY LEAD OPERATOR 38 $7,433 $9,034 1 EMS SPECIALIST 35 $6,902 $8,389 8 SENIOR WATER SUPPLY OPERATOR 29 $5,952 $7,234 2 ENFORCEMENT MANAGER 52 $10,502 $12,765 1 SIGN TECHNICIAN 24 $5,260 $6,394 2 ENGINEERING LEAD WORKER 28 $5,806 $7,058 1 STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST 35 $6,902 $8,389 1 ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I 35 $6,902 $8,389 4 SWEEPER OPERATOR 24 $5,260 $6,394 2 ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II 41 $8,004 $9,729 2 TECHNOLOGY COORDINATOR 39 $7,618 $9,260 1 ENVIROMENTAL PROGRAMS COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR 30 $6,100 $7,415 2 TECHNOLOGY MANAGER 52 $10,502 $12,765 1 ENVIROMENTAL PROGRAMS SPECIALIST 35 $6,902 $8,389 1 TECHNOLOGY OFFICER 66 $14,839 $18,037 1 ENVIROMENTAL PROGRAMS TECHNICIAN 29 $5,952 $7,234 4 TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN 27 $5,665 $6,886 1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS COORDINATOR 43 $8,409 $10,222 1 TRAFFIC MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR 40 $7,809 $9,492 1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS MANAGER 52 $10,502 $12,765 3 TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN 28 $5,806 $7,058 5 EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 24 $5,260 $6,394 1 TRAINING BATTALION CHIEF 56 $11,592 $14,091 1 FACILITIES MANAGER 52 $10,502 $12,765 1 UTILITY DISTRIBUTION SUPERINTENDENT 45 $8,835 $10,739 1 FACILITIES ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNICIAN 29 $5,952 $7,234 3 VEHICLE SERVICE WORKER 18 $4,536 $5,513 3 FINANCE ANALYST 47 $9,282 $11,283 1 WAREHOUSE CLERK 20 $4,766 $5,793 1 FINANCE MANAGER 52 $10,502 $12,765 2 WAREHOUSE TECHNICIAN 23 $5,132 $6,238 1 FINANCE SPECIALIST 35 $6,902 $8,389 2 WATER CONSERVATION SPECIALIST 30 $6,100 $7,415 3 FINANCE SUPERVISOR 40 $7,809 $9,492 4 WATER DISTRIBUTION LEAD WORKER 28 $5,806 $7,058 5 FINANCE TECHNICIAN 29 $5,952 $7,234 2 WATER DISTRIBUTION SUPERVISOR 40 $7,809 $9,492 1 FIRE ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER 52 $10,502 $12,765 10 WATER DISTRIBUTION WORKER 19 $4,649 $5,651 18 FIRE CAPTAIN FC $8,782 $10,782 2 WATER MANAGER 52 $10,502 $12,765 1 FIRE CHIEF 66 $14,839 $18,037 2 WATER RESOURCES SUPERVISOR 40 $7,809 $9,492 18 FIRE ENGINEER FE $7,528 $9,241 1 WATER SAMPLING & COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR 35 $6,902 $8,389 3 FIRE INSPECTOR 30 $6,100 $7,415 2 WATER SUPPLY LEAD OPERATOR 32 $6,409 $7,790 1 FIRE INVESTIGATOR 35 $6,902 $8,389 1 WATER SUPPLY SUPERVISOR 42 $8,204 $9,972 1 WINDOWS SERVER ADMINISTRATOR 39 $7,618 $9,260
560 Authorized Positions
CITY OF VICTORVILLE
FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 TABLE OF ORGANIZATION
Revised and Adopted by the City of Victorville Council Effective July 1, 2024 Includes a 3.0% Cost of Living Adjustment
STEP STEP STEP STEP STEP
Range 1 2 3 4 5
17 $4,425 $4,647 $4,879 $5,123 $5,379
18 $4,536 $4,763 $5,001 $5,251 $5,513
19 $4,649 $4,882 $5,126 $5,382 $5,651
20 $4,766 $5,004 $5,254 $5,517 $5,793
21 $4,885 $5,129 $5,385 $5,655 $5,937
22 $5,007 $5,257 $5,520 $5,796 $6,086
23 $5,132 $5,389 $5,658 $5,941 $6,238
24 $5,260 $5,523 $5,799 $6,089 $6,394
25 $5,392 $5,661 $5,944 $6,242 $6,554
26 $5,527 $5,803 $6,093 $6,398 $6,718
27 $5,665 $5,948 $6,245 $6,558 $6,886
28 $5,806 $6,097 $6,402 $6,722 $7,058
29 $5,952 $6,249 $6,562 $6,890 $7,234
30 $6,100 $6,405 $6,726 $7,062 $7,415
31 $6,253 $6,565 $6,894 $7,238 $7,600
32 $6,409 $6,730 $7,066 $7,419 $7,790
33 $6,569 $6,898 $7,243 $7,605 $7,985
34 $6,734 $7,070 $7,424 $7,795 $8,185
35 $6,902 $7,247 $7,609 $7,990 $8,389
36 $7,075 $7,428 $7,800 $8,190 $8,599
37 $7,251 $7,614 $7,995 $8,394 $8,814
38 $7,433 $7,804 $8,195 $8,604 $9,034
39 $7,618 $7,999 $8,399 $8,819 $9,260
40 $7,809 $8,199 $8,609 $9,040 $9,492
41 $8,004 $8,404 $8,825 $9,266 $9,729
42 $8,204 $8,614 $9,045 $9,497 $9,972
43 $8,409 $8,830 $9,271 $9,735 $10,222
44 $8,620 $9,051 $9,503 $9,978 $10,477
45 $8,835 $9,277 $9,741 $10,228 $10,739
46 $9,056 $9,509 $9,984 $10,483 $11,008
47 $9,282 $9,747 $10,234 $10,746 $11,283
48 $9,514 $9,990 $10,490 $11,014 $11,565
49 $9,752 $10,240 $10,752 $11,290 $11,854
50 $9,996 $10,496 $11,021 $11,572 $12,150
51 $10,246 $10,758 $11,296 $11,861 $12,454
52 $10,502 $11,027 $11,579 $12,158 $12,765
53 $10,765 $11,303 $11,868 $12,462 $13,085
54 $11,034 $11,586 $12,165 $12,773 $13,412
55 $11,310 $11,875 $12,469 $13,092 $13,747
56 $11,592 $12,172 $12,781 $13,420 $14,091
57 $11,882 $12,476 $13,100 $13,755 $14,443
58 $12,179 $12,788 $13,428 $14,099 $14,804
59 $12,484 $13,108 $13,763 $14,452 $15,174
60 $12,796 $13,436 $14,107 $14,813 $15,553
61 $13,116 $13,772 $14,460 $15,183 $15,942
62 $13,444 $14,116 $14,822 $15,563 $16,341
63 $13,780 $14,469 $15,192 $15,952 $16,749
64 $14,124 $14,830 $15,572 $16,351 $17,168
65 $14,477 $15,201 $15,961 $16,759 $17,597
66 $14,839 $15,581 $16,360 $17,178 $18,037
67 $15,210 $15,971 $16,769 $17,608 $18,488
68 $15,591 $16,370 $17,189 $18,048 $18,950
69 $15,980 $16,779 $17,618 $18,499 $19,424
70 $16,380 $17,199 $18,059 $18,962 $19,910
71 $16,789 $17,629 $18,510 $19,436 $20,407
72 $17,209 $18,069 $18,973 $19,922 $20,918
73 $17,639 $18,521 $19,447 $20,420 $21,441
74 $18,080 $18,984 $19,933 $20,930 $21,977
FFEMT $5,951 $6,249 $6,561 $6,890 $7,234
FFPM $7,268 $7,681 $8,095 $8,510 $8,923
FE $7,528 $7,956 $8,384 $8,813 $9,241
FC $8,782 $9,283 $9,783 $10,282 $10,782
DC $11,943 $12,540 $13,167 $13,826 $14,516
Includes a 3.0% Cost of Living Adjustment
CITY OF VICTORVILLE
FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 TABLE OF COMPENSATION - MONTHLY RATE OF PAY Revised and adopted by the City of Victorville Council effective July 1, 2024
SECTION 2. FRINGE BENEFITS - The following is provided as an overview and should not be considered as a complete description of benefits. The fringe benefits for the City of Victorville full -time employees effective July 1, 2024, unless otherwise specified, through June 30, 2025, shall be:
Annual Vacation Leave - All full-time employees shall earn annual vacation credits accrued bi-weekly in the beginning of the years listed below and are authorized to accumulate vacation leave credits as follows:
Years of Full-Time
Employment
Annual Vacation Hours
Earned
Hours Earned Per Pay
Period (26 pay periods
per year)
Maximum Vacation
Accrual Hours
0-5 80 3.08 160
6-10 120 4.62 240
11-15 160 6.15 320
16+ 200 7.69 400
Full-time employees are eligible to use annual leave time as it accrues. Effective January 1, 2012, accruals will be earned every pay period. (See City of Victorville Personnel Rules, Rule X, Sections 1 and 2.) Sick Leave – Accrued at the rate of 3.7 hours per pay period for all probationary and full -time employees, for a total of 96 hours per year.
Effective January 1, 2024, Senate Bill (SB) No. 616 passed into law amending California’s paid sick leave, which guarantees employees five (5) paid sick days per year, up from three (3) days previously.
The new law will not impact full-time employees or safety shift personnel as the City’s paid sick leave benefit exceeds California’s law.
Part-time employees paid sick leave benefit will increase to 40 hours or five (5) paid sick days and will be available to use after 30 calendar days of employment.
Bereavement Leave – Effective January 1, 202 3, the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) entitles employees five days (increase from three) of unpaid bereavement leave. This is time off work given to eligible employees after the death of a family member or a loved one as follows:
• Spouse or domestic partner
• Child
• Parent
• Sibling
• Grandparent
• Grandchild
• Parent-in-law
Employees are permitted to use any available sick leave, vacation, and compensatory time off for the purpose of bereavement leave.
In addition to the requirements of the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) above, effective July 1, 2024, the City of Victorville will provide non-represented, full -time employees up to 80 hours of paid time off (per
occurrence) for bereavement of a direct family member as listed above. Part-time employees are eligible to take up to 56 hours of paid time off (per occurrence) based on their average hours worked in a two-week pay period over the last 6 months. The paid time off does not need to be consecutive. (See policy No. D-5)
Sick Leave Yearly Payoff - Non-represented full-time employees who maintain a minimum of 144 hours and have completed 5 years of full-time of continuous service with the City of Victorville will be able to receive a payoff of their accrued sick leave hours. The maximum payoff cannot exceed 144 hours, every December, beginning December 2021.
Non-represented part-time employees who maintain a minimum of 72 hours and have completed 5 years of part-time continuous service with the City of Victorville will be able to receive a payoff of their accrued sick leave hours. The maximum payoff cannot exceed 72 hours, every December, beginning December 2021.
The sick leave payoff will be based on the following scale:
Sick Leave Accrued as of
Date of Termination
Cash Payment of hours
of Accrued Sick Leave
240 hours or less 35%
241 to 320 hours 40%
321 to 400 hours 45%
401 to 480 hours 50%
481 to 560 hours 55%
561 to 640 hours 60%
641 to 720 hours 65%
721 to 800 hours 70%
801 to 880 hours 75%
881 to 960 hours 80%
961 to 1,040 hours 85%
1,041 to 1,120 hours 90%
1,121 to 1,200 hours 95%
1,201 hours and above 100%
Upon completion of five (5) years of continuous service, sick leave payout upon separation of service or termination is calculated according to the above formula, pursuant to Resolution 09-103.
Holidays
Day Date Holiday
Thursday July 4, 2024 Independence Day
Monday September 2, 2024 Labor Day
Monday November 11, 2024 Veterans Day
Thursday November 28, 2024 Thanksgiving Day
Friday November 29, 2024 Day after Thanksgiving
Tuesday December 24, 2024 Christmas Eve Holiday
Wednesday December 25, 2024 Christmas Holiday
Tuesday December 31, 2024 New Year's Eve Holiday
Wednesday January 1, 2025 New Year’s Day
Monday January 20, 2025 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday February 17, 2025 President's Day
Monday May 26, 2025 Memorial Day Holiday
Thursday June 19, 2025 Juneteenth
1 Floating Holiday
Total of 14 Holidays
Note: Actual holidays vary each year. Three days in December are designated as permanent Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) reduction days and applied to the December holiday schedule. Actual COLA reduction days taken are based on individual department needs and must be taken within 30 days. Days off during the December holidays shall not be prorated for any employee hired after January 1, 2024.
Floating Holiday may be taken in conjunction with another holiday, vacation, or sick leave day. No partial holiday may be taken. Floating Holiday may be taken after six months of service.
As a matter of recordkeeping for the current Fiscal Year 2023-2024, the City of Victorville replaced the New Year’s Eve holiday (listed in the MOU between the City of Victorville and the Victorville Professional Firefighters) with Independence Day Eve holiday (not listed in the MOU) for represented employees.
Premium Holiday Pay- Based on the approved holidays in this section, including the permanent Cost of Living Adjustment reduction days and the Christmas to New Year’s Day H oliday Break Coverage Days (December 28 and 29, 2024), and excluding the floating holiday, nonexempt, full -time, non- represented employees who are eligible for paid holidays but who are required to work on a company holiday will be paid at one and one-half times their regular rate of pay for the hours worked in addition to holiday pay. Part -time employees who are required to work on an approved company holiday will be eligible to receive one and one- half times their regular rate of pay for the hours worked.
Differential Weekend Pay- N on-exempt, non-represented full-time and part -time employees that are scheduled to work on Saturday or Sunday as part of their regular schedule will receive additional pay per hour in the amount of 5% of their hourly wage for the weekend hours worked.
Stability Pay – Non-represented employees will receive stability pay, starting after 10 years of part -time or full-time service or the combination of the two with the City of Victorville, during the last pay period of the fiscal year, beginning on July 2023, based on the following scale:
Years of Service Amount
10 - 14 $500
15 - 19 $1,000
20 + $1,500
Executive Leave – Provided to Department Heads, Assistant Department Heads, and other designated staff, based on the City Manager’s evaluation of the amount of time worked. Advance written approval by the City Manager is required. (See Administrative Policy D-1.)
Compensatory Time – Employees eligible for compensatory time may accrue such time, up to the limit of 80 hours for full-time employees. Compensatory time may not be earned until 40 hours have been worked in a workweek. Compensatory time earned after 40 hours in a workweek are earned at one and one-half rates.
It is the employee’s choice whether to receive compensatory time or overtime pay. Part-time employees and Safety Shift Personnel are not eligible for compensatory time.
Retirement – Effective July 1, 2015, the City ceased to pay the 8.0% employee share of contributions to the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS). The City ceased to report the Employer Paid Member Contributions (EPMC) to PERS as special compensation. The City shall participate in the CalPERS replacement benefit plan or equivalent. The City provides all full -time employees with 4th level 1959 Survivor’s Benefits.
For full-time employees and Council Members hired on or after January 1, 2013, CalPERS contributions will be implemented according to the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) AB 340 and AB 197. Council Members have the option to elect membership to CalPERS.
Miscellaneous Classic Formula: Member formula: 2.5% @ 55 Employees pay CalPERS 8% employee contribution.
Miscellaneous PEPRA Formula: Member formula 2.0% @ 62 Employee will pay the statutorily mandated employee contribution rate of one half of the total normal cost.
Safety Classic Formula: Member formula: 2% @ 50 Employee pay CalPERS 9% employee contribution.
Safety PEPRA Formula: Member formula 2.7% @ 57. Employees will pay the statutorily mandated employee contribution rate of one half of the total normal cost.
Deferred Compensation – As of January 1, 2024, full-time employees shall be eligible to transfer up to $23,000 of annual salary per year into a City-approved Deferred Compensation Plan; full-time employees 50 years of age and above are allowed a catch- up provision of $7,500. An additional standard provision is available to full-time employees who are planning on retiring within three years. Under this provision funds not utilized may be contributed the year prior to retirement. Deferred Compensation funds may be accessed through a loan program.
A 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan is available for new full -time employees who may elect an employee contribution, under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. The plan document allows a 60-day period for the individuals to make an election from the initial date of hire. Pursuant to Federal Regulations, effective December 31, 2009, existing full-time employees may not enroll or modify an existing 401(a) plan.
Employer contributions will not be offered in any new recruitments effective July 1, 2022. Employees receiving employer contributions toward deferred compensation prior to July 1, 2022, will be grandfathered into the pre-existing deferred compensation structure, and will continue to receive the employer contribution offered for the following non- represented classifications (should the grandfathered employee maintain continuous
employment with the City and receive a promotion to a higher position): Fire Chief $800, Division Chief $750, Deputy Chief of Operations $750, Training Battalion Chief $750, Battalion Chief $750, Deputy Fire Marshal $750.
Retirement Medical Coverage – City employees and Council Members who meet CalPERS’s requirements and retire simultaneously with the City of Victorville are considered City retirees.
For employees hired prior to July 1, 2024, the City shall be responsible for retirees’ (beginning with eight years of service) medical insurance premium as follows:
Years of Service 25 + 20-24 15-19 8-14
City Paid 100% 75% 50% 25%
For employees hired on or after July 1, 2024, the City shall be responsible for retirees’ (beginning with fifteen years of service) medical insurance premium as follows:
Years of Service 25 + 20-24 15-19
City Paid 100% 75% 50%
Retirees must have been previously enrolled in medical coverage, for twelve consecutive months, in the City’s medical insurance plan at time of retirement to be eligible to receive the medical reimbursement based on the above tables.
For early retirees under age 65 - Payment is based on the single-party rate of the medical options available through the City’s insurance plan, not to exceed $950 per month.
For retirees age 65 and over – Payment is based on available Medicare Supplemental options single-party rate, available through the City’s insurance plan, not to exceed $950 per month.
City Retirees from non-represented groups may postpone their medical insurance enrollment to a later date.
Out-of-state City Retirees Medical Reimbursement – City Retirees from non -represented groups residing outside the state of California will be eligible to enroll in medical insurance plans outside of CalPERS and remain eligible to receive medical reimbursement based on the years of service according to the tables above. Proof of payment will be required. Retirees age 65 and over must be enrolled with Medicare Part A (Hospital) and Part B (Medical) in order to be eligible for a retiree medical plan offered through the City.
Retirees may continue dental and vision insurance coverage at their own expense.
Retirees must have been previously enrolled in medical coverage, for twelve consecutive months, in the City’s medical insurance plan at time of retirement to be eligible to receive the one time pay-off option.
Effective February 11, 2000, an employee may opt for a one-time payoff, at the time of retirement, in lieu of monthly medical retirement benefits. This shall be paid on a pro-rated basis, contingent upon years of service described in the chart below.
For employees hired prior to July 1, 2024, the payoff will be based on the following table:
Years of Service 25 + 20-24 15-19 8-14
City Paid 100% 75% 50% 25%
Pay-off Amount $19,364 $15,490 $11,616 $7,748
For employees hired on or after July 1, 2024, the one-time payoff amount will be based on the following table:
Years of Service 25 + 20-24 15-19
City Paid 100% 75% 50%
Pay-off Amount $19,364 $15,490 $11,616
These amounts may change annually, based on the COLA applied to the City employees’ wages.
Medicare - Employees hired after April 1, 1986, shall contribute 1.45% of their base salary as a matching share of contribution to provide Medicare coverage, available upon retirement, based on Social Security Administration guidelines.
Fringe – The amount of $950 per month is provided by the City for health, dental, and vision coverage for all full-time employees and Council Members. Married couples who are both full -time employees with the City may utilize the full fringe each for family medical, dental and vision. If eligible family members are enrolled, they must be enrolled in the same coverage as elected by the employee. The maximum cash back benefit for employees and Council Members waiving medical benefits is $400 per month. Any Council Member who is a CalPERS Retiree and not allowed to enroll in the City’s active plan may apply up to a maximum of $95 0 towards a CalPERS retiree medical premium. Employees and Council Members may purchase dental and vision coverage with this amount. Any remaining balance may be deposited into a flexible spending account or included as taxable income on their paychecks. Flexible spending accounts are provided for pre- tax deposits to cover expenses for health care and/or dependent day care. The City is responsible for the monthly administrative fee associated with the health care and dependent day care plans.
Additionally, full-time employees who enroll in medical, dental and vision plans and are paying out-of-pocket, the City will subsidize 50% of the total out-of-pocket cost up to $800 per month. This subsidy does not apply to Council Members or retirees.
Workers' Compensation Program – Insurance provided by the City for work -related injuries occurring to the employee during the course of employment. (See City of Victorville Personnel Rules, Rule X, Section 4.) (See Family and Medical Leave Act Policy No. B-25)
Employee Assistance Program – The City provides for a confidential counseling program for employees and eligible dependents.
Unemployment Insurance – May provide income for the employee if laid off or involuntarily terminated for reasons other than misconduct.
Life insurance - Group term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance is paid by the City at the rate of .162 per thousand dollars of base salary and is rounded to the nearest $1,000. For Full- time employees, the benefit is one times annual salary, to a maximum of $250,000. A maximum of $10,000 life insurance policy is paid by the City for Council Members.
Short-Term Disability (STD) Insurance – Full-time employees shall contribute .61% per $100 of monthly salary. Employee premiums are post -tax; therefore, benefits will not be taxed upon receipt of payment.
Employees may be eligible to receive disability payments after 7 days of missed work, and benefits shall continue for 13 weeks for a qualifying illness or injury. STD pays 60% of employees’ weekly base pay, with a minimum of $50 per week, up to a maximum of $1,600 per week. Part-time employees are not eligible. (See City of Victorville Personnel Rules, Rule X, Section 12.) (See Family and Medical Leave Act Policy No.
B-25).
Long-Term Disability – The City provides coverage for full-time employees after 90 days of disability. The City’s premium is $.70 per $100 of monthly salary and covers 66.67% of employees’ monthly salary. Minimum of $50 per month to a maximum of $5,000 per month.
Paid Parental Leave - Non-represented full-time and part-time employees are eligible for up to four (4) weeks of paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave. Paid Parental Leave (PPL) is compensated at 60% of the employee’s weekly earnings and must be coordinated with sick and/or annual leave accruals, accordingly.
Paid Parental Leave may not be used in conjunction with short-term disability benefits.
Paid Parental Leave is associated with the birth of an employee’s own child or the placement of a child with the employee in connection with adoption. The purpose of paid parental leave is to enable the employee to care for and bond with a newborn or a newly adopted child. Paid Parental Leave may be taken within the first year of the employee’s child's arrival by birth or adoption. This leave is not subject for an extension or a payout.
If both parents are employees, both may access the paid benefits of this policy. This policy will run concurrently with Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave, as applicable. In order to be eligible to take Paid Parental Leave, a full-time employee must have been employed with the City for at least 12 months and have passed probation. A part-time employee must have 12 months of continuous service. Additionally, the employee must have worked at least 1,250 hours during the 12 consecutive months immediately preceding the date the leave would begin, (Temporary employees, interns, planning commissioners, and council members are not eligible for this benefit).
Cell Phone/Technology Stipends – Certain employees that needto be accessible via their cell phone in the course of their duties or may otherwise require technology for work -related activities may receive a monthly cell phone/technology stipend. Pursuant to Administrative Policy No. B -28, such stipends require a Department Director recommendation and are subject to City Manager approval.
Council members may receive a cell phone/technology stipend in the amount of $150 monthly to offset the costs related to the personal use of their cell phone or other technology for City business. Neither employees nor City Council members shall receive both a City-issued cell phone and a cell phone/technology stipend.
Vehicle Stipends – A number of positions require the use of a vehicle in completing work -related duties during regular working hours as well as during evenings, weekends, and holidays. Some positions will be assigned a City vehicle for these purposes, while others may be assigned a vehicle stipend pursuant to Administrative Policy No. B-26.
As detailed in the Council Policy Manual, the Mayor and Mayor Pro- Tem may choose to receive a monthly auto allowance in the amount of $300 and $200, respectively.
In the case of employees or Council members who receive a vehicle stipend, mileage reimbursement may be requested for events in excess of 200 miles.
Safety shoes - All employees, with the exception of Safety Personnel, who are required to wear safety shoes, shall receive $225 reimbursement per fiscal year. Employees may purchase multiple pairs of shoes so long the allowance is not exceeded. Exceptions are governed by Administrative Policy No. G-7.
Uniforms - Payment for non-safety uniform service shall not exceed $174 per year per employee for those employees required to wear uniforms. Reimbursement to Victorville Municipal Utilities Service employees who maintain their own uniforms, due to specialized uniforms and handling, shall not exceed $300 per year.
Upon the recommendation of the Department Head and approval of the City Manager, t he following non- represented Victorville positions will receive a uniform allowance as follows: Fire Chief, Deputy Chief of Operations, Division Chief, Battalion Chief, Training Battalion Chief, Deputy Fire Marshal, EMS Manager $75.00 per month. EMS Specialist, EMS Management Technician, Fire Investigator, Fire Inspector $37.50 per month.
Per CalPERS PEPRA legislation passed January 1, 2013, Uniform allowance is not pensionable for PEPRA CalPERS members.
Stand-by Pay – Available to qualified full -time non- safety and non- exempt regular employees who are required to be immediately available for duty. Employees called to work while on Stand- by will be paid at a rate of $300 per week plus their regular rate of pay for the hours actually worked, subject to FLSA overtime provisions.
Bilingual Pay – Upon the recommendation of the Department Head and based on the need of the Department, full-time and part -time employees who are proficient in speaking a qualified foreign language shall receive $50.00 per month of additional pay as a bilingual pay incentive. To be eligible, personnel must pass the City’s written and oral exam. Currently the qualified foreign language is Spanish.
Tuition Reimbursement – Effective July 1, 2024, new tuition reimbursement requirements and benefits will be available to full-time, non-represented regular employees, after one year of full-time service. All courses taken for reimbursement must be approved by the City Manager, Department Head and the Personnel Officer prior to the beginning of the course. Courses eligible for reimbursement must be job related and toward a related degree. Tuition reimbursement will include any associated fees including books, permits and other required fees (excluding shipping costs) up to a maximum of $5,000 per fiscal year. The Tuition Reimbursement program may be suspended if allocated funds are exhausted and/or if the Council chooses not to allocate the funds necessary to continue the program in any particular fiscal year due to budget constraints. (See Tuition Reimbursement Administrative Policy No: B-33).
Represented employees are still eligible for tuition reimbursement under the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Victorville and the Victorville Professional Firefighters and Administrative Policy No. B-31.
Work Week – Full-time non- safety employees will work a 40- hour week schedule. All Safety non- shift employees will work a 40-hour week schedule.
Work schedules:
The work schedule effective July 13th, 2019, will be a 9/80 schedule, whereby all full -time employees will work 40 hours per week. Exceptions to the 9/80 schedule may be approved by the City Manager
if it is determined that it is in the best interest of the City. For those assigned the traditional 9/80 schedule, the work week begins each Friday at 12:01 p.m. and ends each Friday at 12:00 p.m. For those assigned a modified 9/80 schedule following City Manager approval, the work week begins each Saturday at 12:00 a.m. and ends each Friday at 11:59 p.m.
Overtime will be calculated for all non- exempt employees, who exceed 40 total actual hours worked over a consecutive 168 hours or 7 days (per FLSA) between these times, excluding Safety Shift Personnel.
For all non-exempt employees, including Safety Shift Personnel, only hours actually worked will be counted when calculating overtime pay. Approved paid leave shall not be considered as time worked for the purpose of computing the total number of hours worked in the work period. Overtime is calculated pursuant to federal law.
Per Resolution No. 22-096, any overtime pay provided to the Battalion Chiefs is a benefit provided pursuant to this resolution and is not required under the FLSA; and thus, the City will compensate Battalion Chiefs' overtime at a rate which will be one and one-half times the Battalion Chief's base hourly rate.
Regular hours worked each pay period will continue to be paid at a standard 112 hours and not based on the actual shift hours worked.
Extra hours actually worked in a pay period will be computed as overtime based on the standard 112 hours that are paid in each pay period for the Battalion Chief classification. An example is provided in Exhibit A to Resolution No. 22-096 for further illustration.
All overtime work is subject to pre-approval by the Fire Chief; and the Fire Chief may authorize overtime for shift work or emergency incidents beyond the Battalion Chiefs' regularly scheduled assignments.
Time spent in meetings and training outside the Battalion Chiefs' regularly scheduled assignments, as pre- approved by the Fire Chief, will be compensated at the overtime rate.
The Battalion Chiefs will no longer qualify for Executive Leave under Rule IV, Section 5 of the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations.
The Training Battalion Chief will continue to be eligible for Executive Leave under Rule IV, Section 5 of the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations for extra hours worked beyond their 9/80 work schedule and directly related to their primary assignments. However, if the Training Battalion Chief works beyond their primary assignment to cover as Battalion Chief over a suppression shift, or assist on incidents, the City will compensate such hours as overtime at a rate which will be one and one-half times the Battalion Chief’s base hourly rate based on a 56-hour workweek.
City of Victorville Fire Department Additional Compensation – Included in Memorandum of Understanding in effect May 17, 2022, through May 16, 2027.
Title Salary Range Current Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Effective 7-1-24 Aquatic Aide M $17.00 $17.50
Recreation Leader I M $17.00 $17.50
Lifeguard 1 $18.41 $18.96
Senior Recreation Leader 1 $18.41 $18.96
Senior Lifeguard 2 $19.83 $20.42
Administrative Intern 2 $19.83 $20.42
Library Aide 2 $19.83 $20.42
Recreation Specialist 3 $21.53 $22.17
Pool Manager 4 $21.53 $24.51
Library Clerk 4 $23.79 $24.51
Office Aide 4 $23.79 $24.51
Maintenance Aide 5 $24.93 $25.67
Vehicle Service Worker - PT 5 $24.93 $25.67
Library Technician 6 $26.34 $27.13
Engineering Intern 6 $26.34 $27.13
Assistant Engineer - PT 20 $79.31 $81.69
CITY OF VICTORVILLE
FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 PART-TIME TABLE OF COMPENSATION
Includes a 3.0% Cost of Living Adjustment
Item Number: 9
City Council / Board of Directors
Written Communications
Meeting of: September 3, 2024
Submitted By:
Fredy Bonilla, City Engineer
Subject:
Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement with Woodard & Curran, Inc. for the Phase 1 Preliminary Design of the Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant (IWWTP) Expansion
Recommendation:
That the Honorable Victorville Water District Board of Directors approve the Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement with Woodard & Curran, Inc., for Preliminary Design Services of the IWWTP Expansion, in the amount of $1,818,018.00 for completing 30% design services.
Fiscal Impact:
This action will result in a fiscal impact of $1,818,018.00. This project will be funded entirely from Fund No. 412, the Wastewater Treatment Plant Fund. The project budget has an available balance of $2,099,236.34. No additional appropriation is required.
Budget Account Number:
4120710-55060-74474 $1,818,018.00
Strategic Plan Goal:
This item aligns with “Goal E Invest in Infrastructure” in the City of Victorville Strategic Plan 2023-2026. The IWWTP expansion will allow the City of Victorville to continue development growth within Service Area B and allow the City to produce high-quality treated water that meets California's Title 22 requirements. 3 7
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Background:
The City operates an IWWTP that processes both Industrial and Sewer wastewater. This plant is located at the Southern California Logistics Airport (SCLA). The IWWTP was constructed in 2010 to meet the demands of growing commercial development.
The City has two sanitary sewer service areas: Service Area A for Victor Valley Wastewater Authority (VVWRA) and Service Area B for the IWWTP (Attachment A).
Approximately 40% of the City’s sewer influent flows to IWWTP, the remaining 60% of sewer influent flows are sent to VVWRA. IWWTP currently treats approximately 2.0 million gallons per day (MGD) of wastewater. IWWTP is unique in that it has a dedicated industrial influent line. The industrial flows are approximately 10% of the total influent flows, with the Keurig-Dr. Pepper bottling plant being the primary generator of the influent.
IWWTP is currently operating at 90% capacity for sewer influent and the City’s projected growth in residential, commercial, and industrial developments will necessitate expansion of the existing plant capacity.
The City also owns, operates, and maintains an expanding reclaimed water system with reclaimed water provided from IWWTP and VVWRA. The largest reclaimed water customer is the High Desert Power Plant (HDPP), which uses approximately 0.75 MGD to 1.2 MGD for their cooling towers (depending on the climate and demand). A reclaimed water master plan is currently under development.
Additionally, the City is also interested in evaluating the operation of IWWTP to further reduce the total dissolved solids (TDS) in the effluent (discharged treated water). To accomplish this, the selected consultant shall review existing treatment plant operations, specifically the grit removal system and screening process, to determine limits of replacement or upgrades to the screening system and make a recommendation to the City for options to move forward. Overall, the selected consultant will be tasked with analyzing the entire influent/effluent process.
The goal for the expanded IWWTP is to meet the increased treatment demands, while continuing to produce high-quality treated water that meets California's Title 22 requirements. This water can be used for irrigation, construction, dust control, and several other beneficial uses that reduce the need for potable (drinking) quality water.
Discussion:
On April 11, 2024, a Request for Proposals (RFP) was advertised for the required capacity expansion project of the City of Victorville’s IWWTP. The RFP was distributed via email to four prospective consultants and was also posted on the City of Victorville’s website.
Bid proposals were due back to the City’s Purchasing Division by 2:00 p.m. on May 22, 2024. The City received two (2) proposals for consideration:
•Water System Consulting, Ontario, CA
•Woodard & Curran, Inc., Los Angeles, CA
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A selection committee, composed of staff from both the Engineering and Public Works & Water Departments, was identified at the onset of the selection process. The committee meticulously reviewed each written proposal submitted by the consultants to ensure compliance with the RFP requirements. These proposals were ranked according to the criteria specified in the RFP. The initial ranking revealed a near tie between the two consultants.
As a result, both consultants were invited to deliver live presentations (or interviews) to the selection committee and select members of the City’s Executive Team. The final decision was made based on the combined evaluation of the written proposals and the interviews. The selected consultant, Woodard & Curran, Inc., was chosen based on demonstrated competence and professional qualifications to provide the requested services, with cost not being a factor in the selection process.
This procedure adheres to Victorville Municipal Code (VMC) §2.28.280, "Award of consultant/professional services contracts based upon competence," specifically subsection (d), "Formal RFP/Q solicitation process."
Staff recommends that the Board of Directors approve the Consultant/Professional Services Provider Agreement with Woodard & Curran, Inc. in an amount not to exceed of $1,818,018.00 for Preliminary Design Services of the IWWTP Expansion.
Staff remains available for any questions the Board may have.
Attachments: A. Service Area Map
B. Woodard & Curran Proposal
C. Professional Services Provider Agreement, CC24-099
ATTACHMENT A
ATTACHMENT B
515 S. Flower Street | 18th Floor
Los Angeles, California 90071
www.woodardcurran.com
T 800.426.4262
May 22, 2024
Celeste Calderon
Finance Department
City of Victorville
14343 Civic Drive, 2nd Floor
Victorville, California 92392
Re: Project CC24-099 Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant (IWWTP) Expansion 2024 Design And Construction Support – Cost Proposal
Dear Ms. Calderon,
Included in this submittal is Woodard & Curran’s cost proposal for the IWWTP Expansion 2024 Design and Construction Support. As stated in our separate technical proposal, this project still requires a degree of conceptual development to determine how the IWWTP capacity will be expanded. Because of this, our cost proposal is based on the assumption that only one expansion option proposed will be selected by the City and the new IWWTP capacity will be 4.95 MGD, as this has been expressed by the City for over a year as the target capacity.
Furthermore, the cost for all phases, especially Phases II & III, are subject to change based on the expansion option the City selects to move forward. Also, there are many variables that impact the cost for Phase III at this early stage of the project, and the proposed cost will likely be refined during the design process. Because of these factors indicated, Woodard & Curran requests and recommends that the scope, schedule, and cost be reassessed and refined at the following milestones – selection of expansion option following the Conceptual Design Workshop, completion of Phase I, completion of Phase II, and following other significant changes to the scope or schedule. Additionally, upon Woodard & Curran’s selection by the City, we anticipate final scope and fee negotiations will result in further refinement of this cost proposal.
Woodard & Curran looks forward to working with the City to provide this necessary capacity increase to the IWWTP, and if you have any further questions regarding this proposal, please contact Anthony Naccarato at 949.248.5027 or [email protected].
WOODARD & CURRAN, INC.
Scott Goldman, PE, BCEE
Project Manager
Tony Elberti, PE
Principal-in-Charge
Vice President, Senior Principal Municipal Wastewater Practice Leader, Principal
Fee Estimate
Client: City of Victorville May 2024
Project: CC24-099 IWWTP Expansion Design and Construction Support Phases Labor
Sue Guswa,
Outside Services ODCs Total
DEVCO
Development
& Engineering
Scott
Goldman
Richard
Harmon
Chris
McMahon
Structural,
and I&C
Project
Assistant
SLR
Consulting
Rincon
Consulting
Charlie Cruz
SPI
Chris Nelson &
AssociatesTony Elberti Greg Sands Harpreet Rai
Deputy PM Sr. Tech Ldr
Tia Trate Josh Jondo Kim Clyma Brian Wickes Tech. Multiple Multiple Multiple Manager Drafter Sub Markup 10%
Sub
Consultant
Total Cost (2)
ODC Markup
Advisors Total Hours Total Labor Subtotal ODCs Total ODCs (3) Total FeeDesign
Manager
$320
TDG
Managers
$300
Costs (1)
PIC PM Sr. Tech Ldr
$320
TM2 TM2 TM2 TM1 QAQC
$335
PE1 E2 TDG Staff
$240
BIM BIM/CADD
$160
SUB SUB SUB SUB SUB 10%
$350 $335 $300 $335 $300 $300 $300 $285 $255 $220 $210 $120 12 Phase 1: Preliminary Design (30%) Services
1.1 Project Management and Administration
1.1.1 Invoicing, Contracting, and Team Management
1.1.2 Kickoff Meeting
36 2
16 2
162
3 61
14 210
16 $62,100
$5,110
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$1,500
$300
$0
$0
$16,500
$3,300
$62,100
$5,110
$66,960
$96,717
2 8
32 2
2 3
46 6
2 2
2 2
8 1.1.3 Meetings
1.1.4 Quality Control
16 2
4 2
8 1
8 1
167
201.5
$50,460
$64,960
$15,000
$3,0001.5 1.5
80 33.5 96 1 1 1 $25,870 $25,870 $2,587 $28,457
1.2 Initial Site Investigations
1.2.1 Site Visits 8 16
4 2
8 8
16 16
56 4
196
98 $16,400
$1,200
$45,190
no fee
$17,980
$153,260
$17,980
$153,260
$31,875
$0
$1,798
$15,326
$3,188
$0
$19,778
$168,586
$35,063
$0
$5,000 $500
$0
$0
$5,500
$0
$0
$41,678
$169,786
$80,253
no fee
1.2.2 Initial Geotechnical Investigations
1.2.3 Utility Potholing and Utility Coordination
1.3. Financial Initiative Plan
2 2
8 60
60 20
30 24
32 16
40 40
80 $31,875
16 $0 $0
1.4. Conceptual Design
1.4.1 Conceptual Design Development
1.4.2 Conceptual Design Workshop
1.5. Initial Permitting and Environmental Documentation
1.5.1 Environmental Constraints
1.5.2 Permitting Review
1.5.3 California Environmental Quality Act Compliance & Permitting
1.5.4 New Waste Discharge Requirements Permit Amendment
1.6. 30% Design Documents
8 2
1 1
100
16 40
8 28
4 100
16 519
51 $134,975
$15,515
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$134,975
$15,5154
2 2
2 2
4 2
40 24
200
46 28
$13,870
$8,470
$63,958
$4,745
$16,270
$63,958
$4,745
$16,270
$0
$6,396
$475
$1,627
$0
$70,354
$5,220
$17,897
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$84,224
$13,690
$78,567
$83,770
202
282
$60,670
$80,470280 $3,000
$5,000
$300 $3,300
1.6.1 Basemapping
1.6.2 30% Drawings
2 4
4 8
4 2
12 8
24 80
8 24
24 12
291
24 60
30 80
100
24 20
100
16 60
60 100
160
80 100
60 100
220
120
150
100
40 20
240
40 400
332
1344
278
$84,070
$305,820
$74,290
$20,250
$20,250
$20,250
$0
$0
$12,900
$86,104
$3,440
$436,652
$2,025
$0
$0
$1,290
$8,610
$344
$22,275
$0
$0
$14,190
$94,714
$3,784
$480,318
$0
$500
$0
$0
$500
$0
$0
$5,500
$0
$0
$5,500
$0
$106,345
$311,320
$74,290
$137,410
$220,064
$35,244
16 68
36 12
16 1.6.3 30% Opinion of Probable Construction Cost
1.6.4 Draft Preliminary Design Report
1.6.4a Draft Preliminary Design Report (AWTF Addendum)
1.6.5 Final Preliminary Design Report and Response to Comments Subtotal Phase 1:
12 20
4 12
12 6
8 12
2 466
448
118
$123,220
$119,850
$31,460
$12,900
40 4 4 18 $86,104 $5,000
4 104
12 394
16 575
$3,440
$187,580330 208 90 273.5 81.5 37.5 322 100 484 795 335 561 13 5062.5 $1,298,100 $84,973 $111,974 $31,875 $43,666 $36,000 $3,600 $39,600 $1,818,018 Phase 2: Final Design (30%-100%) Services
2.1 Project Management and Administration
2.1.1 Invoicing, Contracting, and Team Management
2.1.2 Meetings
2.1.3 Quality Control (60%, 90%, 100%)
2.2. 60% Design Documents
2.2.1 Drawings
2.2.2 Specifications
2.2.3 Opinion of Probable Construction Costs
2.2.4 Response to 30% Design Comments
2.2.5 Supplemental Site Visits
2.3. 90% Design Documents
2.3.1 Drawings
2.3.2 Specifications
81 30
16 242
92 26
18 1
341
253
559
$101,895
$76,450
$182,370
$0
$0
$73,320
$0
$0
$7,332
$0
$0
$80,652
$0
$4,500
$0
$0
$49,500
$0
$101,895
$125,950
$263,022
8 32
69 18
24 2
6 2
12 1
12 1
$45,000
$2,500
6 6 4 78 4 360 1 1 $73,320
16 24
2 2
2 2
4 4
8 80
40 12
8 80
40 24
8 48
40 8
200
140
24 40
24 240
240
40 40
12 250
100
20 1000
400
80 80
40 160 240
20 2342
1006
238
206
126
$573,400
$255,370
$60,650
$52,670
$33,310
$0
$38,780
$0
$0
$0
$0
$3,878
$0
$0
$0
$0
$42,658
$0
$0
$0
$250
$0
$0
$0
$2,000
$2,750
$0
$0
$0
$22,000
$576,150
$298,028
$60,650
$52,670
$55,310
$38,780
$38,780
8 20
16 8 16 8 $20,000
$25,00012 20
2 2
8 4
8 80
32 8
80 40
24 8
48 40
8 200
200
40 280
280
60 80
60 40
40 600
400
36 240 400
20 2048
1058
246
$476,060
$264,790
$63,230
$31,760
$0
$38,780
$0
$0
$3,878
$0
$0
$42,658
$0
$2,500
$0
$0
$27,500
$0
$0
$503,560
$307,448
$63,230
$31,760
2.3.3 Opinion of Probable Construction Costs
2.3.4 Response to 60% Design Comments
2.4. 100% Design Documents
2 6 24 12 24 116 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
2.4.1 Drawings
2.4.2 Specifications
2.4.3 Opinion of Probable Construction Costs
2.4.4 Response to 90% Design Comments
Subtotal Phase 2:
8 16
2 2
2 207
8 4
8 24
24 8
6 342
60 40
12 8
36 8
8 8
266
200
100
16 24
1258
120
120
16 12
1480
60 40
12 400
200
24 24
3321
120
529
200
20 1252
538
126
84 10539
$297,920
$137,170
$32,310
$22,320
$2,661,675
$0
$0
$0
$0
$150,880
$0
$0
$0
$0
$15,088
$0
$0
$0
$0
$165,968
$2,500
$95,000
$58,000
$250
$0
$0
$0
$9,500
$2,750
$0
$0
$0
$104,500
$300,670
$137,170
$32,310
$22,320
$2,932,14376 432 527 4 0 78 4
2 360
108
735 901 19 $77,560
$43,100
$0 $73,320
$39,940
$0 $0
Phase 3: Bidding and Construction Services
3.1 Project Management and Administration
3.1.1 Invoicing, Contracting, and Team Management
3.1.2 Meetings
3.1.3 Quality Control
3.2 Advertising Support
3.2.1 Prebid Meeting
3.2.2 Responses to Questions
3.2.3 Conformed Contract Documents
3.3 Construction Support
3.3.1 Meetings
26 50
2 52
120
14 24
1 102
354
210
$27,190
$106,190
$67,030
$0
$43,100
$39,940
$0
$4,310
$3,994
$0
$47,410
$43,934
$0
$5,800
$0
$0
$63,800
$0
$27,190
$217,400
$110,964
8 14
96 6
16 2
24 2
16 1
24 12 2 1.5 49.5 1
6 1
2 2
2 2
2 4
6 4
4 12
40 45
$3,890
$10,420
$10,530
$0
$4,800
$0
$0
$480
$0
$0
$5,280
$0
$0
$0
$250
$0
$0
$2,750
$3,890
$15,700
$13,280
20 8
12 $4,800
2 9 12
60 $2,500
2 2
2 2
2 2
96 407
196
10 192
20 4 394
472
587
542
530
262
3550
19151.5
$121,930
$127,120
$146,170
$143,520
$138,630
$52,870
$31,810 $31,810
$0
$7,400
$23,320
$217,510
$11,910
$379,790
$967,322
$3,181
$0
$740
$2,332
$21,751
$1,191
$37,979
$96,733
$34,991
$0
$8,140
$25,652
$239,261
$13,101
$417,769
$1,064,055
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$156,921
$127,120
$154,310
$169,172
$449,941
$68,721
3.3.2 Request for Information Responses
3.3.3 Construction Change Order
3.3.4 Submittal Reviews
3.3.5 Inspection
3.3.6 Record Drawings
10 100
200
200
384
80 1014
2756
150
125
125
60 180
180
180
60 20 $7,400
$23,320
$217,510
$11,910
$339,850
$604,990
10 8
10 8
15 8
$0 $0
$65,500
$2,500
$128,500
$6,550
$250
$12,850
$25,950
$72,050
$2,750
$141,350
$285,450
60 87
951
120
193
1655
Subtotal Phase 3: 22
166
414
1176
40 590
345
1163
2 358
1.5 279
0 81.5
49.5 165
2 328
108
568
38 1912
479
1789
634
4750
25 57
$955,490
$4,915,265
$0
$84,973
$39,940
$225,234
$0
$20,250
$0
$31,875
$1,514,609
$6,268,150TOTAL $259,500
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5. Additional Woodard & Curran staff may perform work on the project, based on our standard billing rate schedule currently in effect.
Rate Schedule
STAFF TYPE HOURLY RATE
Project Assistant
Drafter
$140
$160
$190
$220
$240
$255
$270
$285
$300
$320
$335
$350
Designer / Engineer 1 / Planner 1 / Technical Specialist 1 Engineer 2 / Planner 2 / Technical Specialist 2
Engineer 3 / Planner 3 / Senior Designer / Technical Specialist 3 Project Engineer 1 / Project Planner 1 / Project Technical Specialist 1 Project Engineer 2 / Project Planner 2 / Project Technical Specialist 2 Project Manager 1 / Technical Manager 1
Project Manager 2 / Technical Manager 2
SCADA Service Manager / Senior Project Manager / Senior Technical Manager Senior Technical Leader
National Practice Leader
EXPENSES
Travel $0.655 / mile
Other Direct Costs
Subconsultants/Subcontractors
At Cost Plus 10%
At Cost Plus 10%
NOTES
Mileage rate will change as the federal allowable rate is modified.
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Principal
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Sr. Project Engineer II
Sr. Project Engineer I
Sr. Engineer I
Engineer II
Engineer I
Sr. CAD Designer III
CAD Designer II
CAD Designer I
Sr. Office Manager III
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$300
$300
$295
$200
$190
$180
$160
$140
$160
$150
$140
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Michael Dummer, P.E.
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Principal
$319
$307
$307
$292
$272
$255
$238
$211
$196
$174
$155
$130
$117
$109
$94
Director
Senior Supervisor II
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Senior Professional II
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Professional IV
Professional III
Professional II
Professional I
Associate III
Associate II
Associate I
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Senior GIS Specialist
GIS/CADD Specialist II
GIS/CADD Specialist I
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$167
$150
$147
$125
$107
$120
$107
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Oversized Maps
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Environmental Site Assessment
Soil Vapor Extraction Monitoring Equipment
Four Gas Monitor
$160
$137
$110
$82
Flame Ionization Detector
Photo Ionization Detector
Hand Auger Sampler $62
Water Level Indicator, DC Purge Pump
CAPDash
$46
$7,500
Natural Resources Field Equipment
UAS Drone $300
$170Spotting or Fiberoptic Scope
Pettersson Bat Ultrasound Detector/Recording Equipment
Sound Level Metering Field Package (Anemometer, Tripod and Digital Camera) GPS (Submeter Accuracy)
$170
$113
$67
Infrared Sensor Digital Camera or Computer Field Equipment Scent Station
$57
$23
Laser Rangefinder/Altitude $11
Pitfall Traps, Spotlights, Anemometer, GPS Units, Sterilized Sample Jar Mammal Trap, Large/Small
$9
$1.55/$0.55
Water and Marine Resources Equipment
Boat (20-foot Boston Whaler or Similar)
Multiparameter Sonde (Temperature, Conductivity, Turbidity, DO, pH) with GPS Water Quality Equipment (DO, pH, Turbidity, Refractometer, Temperature) Refractometer (Salinity) or Turbidity Meter
Large Block Nets
$800
$170
$62
$38
$114
$98Minnow Trap
Net, Hand/Large Seine $57
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$114
$144
$170
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Amphibian/Vernal Pool Field Package (Digital Camera, GPS, Thermometer, Decon Chlorine, Waders, Float Tube, Hand Net, Field Microscope)
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$57/diver
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$100
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Historic Research Fees
L&H Dive Insurance
$55
$57/diver
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Senior Advisor
Senior Principal
$330
$275
Principal 2
Principal 1
$255
$240
Senior 2
Senior 1
$225
$220
Associate 2
Associate 1
$195
$190
Project 2
Project 1
$170
$165
Staff 2
Staff 1
$150
$140
Chief Inspector
Senior Inspector
Inspector
$195
$170
$150
Senior Draftsperson/Technician
Draftsperson/Technician
$140
$130
Party Chief
Survey Crew Member
$140
$115
Administrative $105
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Proposal for
Project CC24-099
Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion 2024
Design and Construction Support
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section A.Cover Letter.........................................................................A.1 Section B.ꢀStatementꢀofꢀQualifications..............................................B.1 Section C.ꢀReferences...........................................................................C.1 Section D. Work Plan........................................................................... D.1 Section E.ꢀSchedule ..............................................................................E.1 Appendix A.ꢀFormsꢀandꢀSignedꢀAddenda
Appendix B.ꢀResumes
TOCProject CC24-099
A.
Cover Letter
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Celeste Calderon
Finance Department
City of Victorville
14343 Civic Drive, 2nd Floor
Victorville, California 92392
Re: Project CC24-099 Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant (IWWTP) Expansion 2024 Design And Construction Support
Dear Ms. Calderon,
The City of Victorville’s IWWTP became operational in 2010 to accommodate the significant increase in both residential and commercial/industrial growth, with the biggest reason for the IWWTP being a new Dr. Pepper Snapple Group (now Keurig-Dr. Pepper) manufacturing, distribution, and warehouse facility that was built at the Southern California Logistics Airport. Woodard & Curran has been proud to be the City’s wastewater partner since the very beginning, from completing the Design-Build delivery of the IWWTP to continued operations and maintenance (O&M) of the facility and all the hurdles we have navigated together over the past 14 years. As the City has grown, the hydraulic capacity of the IWWTP is now at approximately 80%, and the time has come to begin expanding the sanitary wastewater treatment capacity.
As the City procures design services for this expansion, you will find in this proposal that Woodard & Curran is the ideal partner for the City at this critical moment for the IWWTP because Woodard & Curran has the most complete understanding of the City’s overall wastewater management strategy. Our team has served the City in all aspects of the wastewater treatment system, including the IWWTP treatment process; impacts from and coordination with the existing industrial dischargers; the City’s relationship with Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority (VVWRA); historical and future plans for effluent disposal to the High Desert Power Plant (HDPP), Percolation Pond 14, and the most recent decision to attain an NPDES permit; as-needed upgrades or replacements to various equipment/processes at the IWWTP; and the continued O&M of the IWWTP. Our ongoing relationship with the City allows many efficiencies, such as reducing the time spent reviewing documentation, plans, and studies, and intangible benefits through the peace of mind the City gains knowing that Woodard & Curran is also responsible for ensuring the operational performance of the facility we design.
Woodard & Curran is proposing a multi-faceted team for this project that encompasses experts from across the country to ensure we have the right people serving you. For a project of this importance, we deliberately chose some of our brightest and most experienced individuals to serve the City. Scott Goldman will be our Project Manager, bringing nearly 45 years of experience planning and designing top-of-the-line facilities for municipalities across California. He will be supported by Greg Sands as his Deputy Project Manager; in this role, Greg will provide the day-to-day management of our delivery team to provide critical cross-functional leadership to the team. Tony Elberti is Woodard & Curran’s Municipal Wastewater Practice Leader and will serve as the Principal-in-Charge. Tony will ensure that the team is consistently meeting the City’s goals and expectations and that Woodard & Curran’s deep bench of wastewater professionals is supporting this project. Lastly, Anthony Naccarato, as Woodard & Curran’s Client Services Manager for the City of Victorville, will maintain constant coordination with both our project team and the City to consistently advocate for the City’s needs throughout project
delivery. In the following proposal, you will see an expanded listing of the individuals we are proposing for this team, and several key individuals are highlighted in further detail.
Project Understanding
As the City experiences continued residential and industrial growth with wastewater flowing to the IWWTP, the time has come to implement the initial phase of expansion to ultimately meet the projected 2040 demand requirements. For more than a year, there have been many discussions over the target capacity for this expansion; while the Sewer Master Plan indicates a need to accommodate
8.0 MGD capacity, these projections may be based on dated information, and discussions with the City have been centered around expanding the capacity to 4.95 MGD. Given that this expansion requires detailed preliminary planning to determine a responsible and realistic course of action for this expansion, Woodard & Curran made a variety of assumptions to develop a preliminary scope and cost proposal, and expanding the IWWTP capacity to 4.95 MGD was the basis of many of these assumptions.
Woodard & Curran feels this is an appropriate starting point for developing the scope of services and level of effort as discussed herein, and our Work Plan discusses how we may expand the IWWTP beyond 4.95 to 8.0 MGD, if the City intends to do so. As an initial step, Woodard & Curran will include an updated flow and loading analysis to confirm the appropriate design flow and loading characterization. Preliminary findings of the updated flow and loading analysis will be presented to the City prior to embarking on the basis of design of the IWWTP in order to “right size” the design and ultimately meet the expansion goals and requirements.
Through this project, Woodard & Curran will be guided by the following tenets to ensure the City is on the best path to success.
Flexibility in Meeting Future Demand Requirements
Several factors are at play that necessitate a flexible approach to meeting future demands. Under a previous study, Woodard & Curran provided a high-level assessment of the different expansion options for the IWWTP. These options included either retrofitting components of the IWWTP to accommodate flows up to 4.95 MGD or designing and constructing similar treatment modules adjacent to the existing IWWTP site. These options will be investigated further while balancing updated future demands, a detailed cost estimate, and a funding/financing plan, and Woodard & Curran will provide a recommended plan for expansion that will be flexible for future flow demands. The IWWTP currently produces CA Title 22 compliant effluent for cooling tower water at the HDPP, and this expansion will continue to produce Title 22 effluent. Furthermore, since the City is currently underway with the Citywide Recycled Water Conceptual Study that will develop a recommended pathway for future recycled water use, it is possible that the IWWTP will require advanced treatment processes in the future. Because of this, our team will provide the City with a conceptual approach to implementing advanced water treatment processes that will provide Indirect or Direct Potable Reuse capability, and this will help the City determine the feasibility of this approach to future recycled water use.
Furthermore, we will design this expansion with the flexibility to support future projects that will improve the Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) removal process, install advanced treatment trains, and enhance water supply resilience.
Constructability while Maintaining Plant Operations
Our integrated team of engineers and operators will work closely together and with the City to ensure that this expansion project can be constructed in a responsible and safe manner that will not hinder the ability to continue operations of the IWWTP through construction. The two expansion options City of Victorville, CA
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previously discussed will have significant differences in their impact on plant operations, and this will be a key factor in determining the recommended option. The key to effectively maintaining plant operations is the integration of our engineers and our operators working hand in hand on our project team. Moreover, this integration goes beyond our O&M team’s involvement – our team also includes engineering professionals that are dual-certified as wastewater treatment operators with real-world experience operating wastewater treatment plants.
Furthermore, our team understands the importance of constructability and the cost impact of all design decisions in large, complex upgrades. From early engagement of our construction cost estimators, to 3-D design and visualization tools, to developing procurement strategies that take into account the multi-national supply chains, Woodard & Curran is always looking for better ways to deliver construction documents that are biddable, buildable, and within the City’s budget and schedule.
Maintaining Effluent Compliance
The IWWTP is beholden to several permits from a variety of entities; our permitting team, led by Brian Wickes, has intimate knowledge of these permits and agreements and their compliance requirements.
These include the Waste Discharge Requirements permit with Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board, Non-Domestic Wastewater Discharge Permit with VVWRA, Reclaimed Water Service Agreement between the Victorville Water District and the High Desert Power Trust, and the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District. Brian and his team have worked closely with the City in managing these permits and are actively working with the City to enhance compliance.
Furthermore, given the need for additional effluent disposal options, we understand that the City intends to apply for an NPDES permit for the IWWTP to mitigate excessive discharges to Percolation Pond 14 and bypasses to VVWRA. In order to expedite the NPDES permitting process for the City, Woodard & Curran is providing an optional task to begin preparation of an NPDES permit application for the IWWTP to discharge into a desert wash that drains to the Mojave River. This alternative effluent disposal option will benefit the City by relieving the financial burden that comes from sending treated or untreated wastewater to VVWRA. Additionally, our team will remain engaged with the City to responsibly manage these discharges in an effort to allow the City to have flexibility around when effluent is discharged into the wash and the ability to have more recycled water available to support the outcome of the Citywide Recycled Water Conceptual Study.
Fiscally Responsible Design and Construction
Woodard & Curran recognizes and honors the commitment the City has to its citizens to manage capital projects in a fiscally responsible manner and remain good stewards of the public’s money. By choosing Woodard & Curran as your design engineer, you will receive the value of a business-savvy engineering team that will assess the expansion options presented and identify the option that is the highest value to the City. This will be done through an assessment of construction costs, equipment procurement, operating costs, secondary expenses incurred through entities such as VVWRA, and the goals for this project. Furthermore, our Fiscal Solutions Team will be embedded into our project delivery team to develop a Financial Initiative Plan, at no additional cost, to assist the City in creating a clear roadmap towards funding the construction of the IWWTP expansion. This Financial Initiative Plan will take a holistic look at the City’s cash flow, reserve funds, and rate structure to determine how much external funding and financing will be required to complete construction. Then, we will determine the appropriate funding agencies to apply for grants and loans, and this may include a combination of funds from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF), Water Infrastructure Finance and City of Victorville, CA
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Innovation Act (WIFIA), Economic Development Agency, bond financing, and/or other ancillary sources of funding and financing.
Ongoing Operational Success
One of the overarching benefits to choosing Woodard & Curran as your design engineer will come from our integrated engineering and operations team. As the design engineer and contract operator for the IWWTP since its initial design, the City has seen the tremendous value of this integration and collaboration over the past 14 years. While many engineers take the future operations into account with their designs, Woodard & Curran is the only firm that is truly vested in the design’s success because we are responsible for the continued operations, and these O&M services will continue to be provided by Chris McMahon and Daniel Peralta. We are committed to our partnership with the City and will ensure you continue to see us as your valued partner. This means we will provide the highest quality to you, ensure our operators are set up for long-term success, and lay the foundation for the City’s future success as more sanitary and industrial flows are sent to the IWWTP and recycled water alternatives are further developed.
Recommendations
We have submitted a cost proposal under a separate sealed envelope for all phases of the project as outlined in the RFP. Because of the uncertainty of which expansion option will be approved by the City, cost estimates for Phases II and III are subject to revision based on the expansion option that is ultimately chosen. Additionally, Phase III services for bidding and construction support services are extremely difficult to predict at this point of the project. Because of this, Woodard & Curran recommends and requests an opportunity to revisit and resubmit the costs for Phases II and III prior to commencing each phase.
Woodard & Curran has reviewed the RFP terms and conditions and the draft agreement and generally accepts the City’s form; provided, we would request an opportunity to revise certain risk-based allocation terms to be consistent with the provision of professional services, including but not limited to the standard of care, indemnity, limitations of liability and related insurance provisions, among others.
Woodard & Curran looks forward to our continued service to the City of Victorville, and we are proud to be your wastewater partner. If you have any questions or comments regarding Woodard & Curran’s proposal, our designated point of contact for this submittal is Anthony Naccarato at 949.248.5027 or [email protected].
WOODARD & CURRAN, INC.
Scott Goldman, PE, BCEE
Project Manager
Tony Elberti, PE
Principal-in-Charge
Vice President, Senior Principal Municipal Wastewater Practice Leader, Principal City of Victorville, CA
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FIRM BACKGROUND
Woodard & Curran is more than just a consulting firm – we are an integrated engineering, operations, science, technology, and design- build company specializing in water and environmental services.
Our depth of experience across these disciplines makes us uniquely suited to handle any project with a completely tailored approach. By partnering with our clients, adopting their priorities, and understand- ing the realities they face, we deliver one-of-a-kind answers to unique problems with a truly collaborative working style.
Quick Facts
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U Number of Employees: 1300+
ꢀ Number of Offices: 26 (7 in CA)
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A Tailored Partnership Approach for Every Client
We work best when we are working collaboratively with our clients; our relationships are not about client management, they are about partnership. When our clients have issues, they become our issues. With deep experience in both the public and private sectors, we know that no two projects are alike. Ready-made solutions simply are not good enough, and we tailor everything we do, from design to execution, to our clients’ precise needs. We diligently learn about the realities our clients face, applying our expertise to the specific needs of their industry, geographical location, and stakeholder requirements, and we pride ourselves on being accommodating and adaptable.
Experts from Concept to Operations
We are subject matter experts in every area that touches water and the environment. We bring experience and authority to planning, design, operations, funding/financing, technology, and construction. This lets us apply a holistic approach to every project, allows for greater creativity, and gives our clients peace of mind knowing that Woodard & Curran will ensure the projects we plan and design will perform as intended. “What helps Groveland create its own luck is that we order from the whole Woodard & Curran menu, not just O&M.” T.J. Fish, Director of Transportation and Public Works, City of Groveland, FL.
Deep Bench of Wastewater Treatment Experience and Professionals Only a select few firms in the United States have in-depth experience in both designing and operating waste- water treatment facilities. Not only is Woodard & Curran within this small group of firms, but wastewater treatment is our primary strength. Our integrated approach to planning, designing, and operating wastewa- ter treatment facilities balances the best of new technologies and innovation with practical implementation and results that provide long-term value for the communities we serve.
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J We listen keenly to you to understand your challenges and communicate with you throughout the project to deliver the solutions that meet your goals.
J We bring our operations expertise into our design process, producing easier-to-operate designs that save our clients money.
Woodard & Curran is currently designing
an upgrade & expansion to North of River
Sanitary District’s Water Resource Recovery
Facility that will provide 10.0 MGD capacity
with a new BNR/MBR process.
J We apply the right combination of new and proven technol- ogies to every project.
J We identify creative financing and funding solutions with a proven track record of bringing in more than $5B in funding for our clients.
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Woodard & Curran Services
Provided to the City of Victorville
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The following table highlights several wastewater design projects Woodard & Curran has provided across California, and additional projects are highlighted in more detail in Section C of this proposal.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Wastewater Treatment
Plant Capacity Analysis
and Facilities Plan | City
of Roseville, CA
Woodard & Curran is currently providing hydraulic modeling, dynamic process model- ing, stress testing, regulatory review, and operator simulation training for the City’s Dry Creek WWTP (18 mgd) and Pleasant Grove WWTP (12 mgd). Following determination of process capacities and future flows and loads, Woodard & Curran is developing Facilities Plans for both treatment plants. The Facilities Plans will identify necessary process expansions and upgrades, repair and rehabilitation projects, phasing of improvements, capital and life-cycle cost estimates, and funding options.
Water Resource
Recovery Facility
Expansion and Upgrade
Project | North of
River Sanitary District,
Bakersfield, CA
To meet new nitrogen effluent limitations and to accommodate growth in the service area, North of River Sanitary District (NORSD) has retained Woodard & Curran to design an expansion of their 7.5 MGD trickling filter treatment plant to 10 MGD and upgrade to biological nutrient removal (BNR) and tertiary treatment. The new secondary treatment process will consist of a four-stage BNR coupled with membrane bioreactors (MBR) to meet the effluent nitrogen limit of 10 mg/L and produce a high-quality effluent compli- ant with California Title 22 reuse standards. The solids train improvements include new rotary drum thickeners, two new anaerobic digesters, an expanded dewatering facility, and biogas conditioning. The project also incorporates a new Administration Building and Maintenance Building. Currently in the 30 percent design phase, the project will go into construction in 2025.
Alvarado Treatment
Plant, Enhanced
Treatment and Site
Upgrades (ETSU) Project
| Union Sanitary District,
CA
Woodard & Curran completed the Alvarado Plant Master Plan in 2019 and, as part of a multi-firm team, completed design of SCADA upgrades, site utilities and yard piping, site civil and stormwater pump station for the Enhanced Treatment and Site Upgrades (ETSU) project in 2022. The ETSU project will provide treatment improvements including nutrient removal, addition of four new secondary clarifiers, new effluent pump station, and construct a new Campus Building housing administration, laboratory, and mainte- nance operations.
Wastewater Treatment
Plant Expansion, Ph. 2 |
City of Brentwood, CA
Woodard & Curran provided design services for the wastewater treatment plant expansion to increase existing capacity of the current 5.0 MGD Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) to 7.5 MGD. The scope of work included preliminary and final design, plus bidding and construction support for the 2.5 MGD expansion. Woodard & Curran designed influent pumping and screening, conversion of activated sludge to BNR, final clarifiers, biosolids dryer, tertiary filters, reclaimed water system, cascade aerator, and outfall improvements. We are currently providing engineering services during construc- tion for this facility.
Wastewater Treatment
Facility Expansion | City
of Yuba City, CA
In order to address Yuba City’s aging wastewater treatment plant, meet more stringent regulatory requirements, and provide capacity for projected peak flows of 18 MGD, Woodard & Curran completed a capacity analysis and condition assessment and designed improvements for the highest priority facilities. These improvements included a new multi-rake bar screen, upgrades to the aeration tanks, a fourth secondary clari- fier, replacement RAS/WAS pumping stations, new rotary drum thickeners, replacement digester covers and gas handling system, and improvements to the plant-wide electrical system. The improvements were prioritized to meet regulatory requirements and stay within the City’s budgets.
UV System Replacement The UV disinfection equipment at Windsor’s Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) is nearing the end of its useful life and parts replacement is becoming more frequent and more expensive. In partnership with another consultant, Woodard & Curran provided engi- neering and design services for replacing the existing UV equipment with new, higher efficiency equipment and incorporating operational improvements. Woodard & Curran was responsible for the equipment selection as well as the electrical, structural, and I&C designs to ensure a successful start-up and commissioning. Woodard & Curran will provide a licensed operator and a SCADA integrator during startup. | Town of Windsor, CA
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Providing Advanced Water Treatment Solutions to Enhance Water Resilience Since 1998, Woodard & Curran has provided statewide leadership through our work on more than 350 water recycling projects throughout California, with many of these projects focused on potable reuse planning over the past 10 years. As the state established regulations for Indirect Potable Reuse (IPR), and most recently the new regulations for Direct Potable Reuse (DPR), our team has stayed abreast of the regulatory requirements, the treatment processes required to meet the regulatory requirements, external funding sources to assist the implementation of these programs, and the operational requirements once these programs are established. Moreover, we have a strong track record of supporting municipalities take a proactive approach to the planning and implementation of advanced treatment processes that will effec- tively integrate into the agencies’ existing wastewater and drinking water utilities. Furthermore, Separation Processes, Inc. (SPI) joins our team to further amplify our advanced water treatment capabilities and expertise. SPI has completed 25 advanced water treatment projects across the country, with specialization in the planning, design, and procurement for the microfiltration, reverse osmosis, and ultraviolet/advanced oxidation processes for these systems.
Woodard & Curran and SPI have served clients across California in planning and implementing potable reuse programs.
WOODARD & CURRAN SPI
J Las Virgenes Municipal Water District
J City of Los Angeles
J West Basin Municipal Water District
J City of Los Angeles
J Encina Wastewater Authority
J City of Palo Alto
J City of Oceanside
J Burbank Water & Power
J Santa Clara Valley Water District
J Orange County Water District
J Yucaipa Valley Water District
J Padre Dam Municipal Water District
J Water Replenishment District
J Santa Clara Valley Water District
Woodard & Curran’s Fiscal Solutions Team Helps
Municipalities Fund Projects in a Holistic Manner Woodard & Curran’s Fiscal Solutions Team has secured over $5 billion in grants
and loans for our clients across the U.S.
$2.4 billion of this total has been in direct
support of municipal clients in California.
Our Fiscal Solutions Team specializes in securing state and federal funding and financing, and in some cases private financing, for clients to plan for and implement vital capital projects. With regional teams established across the United States, the Fiscal Solutions Team is largely comprised of former state and municipal officials with a history of managing their respective funding programs, as well as former lobbyists with decades of experience advocating, lobbying, planning, and securing external funding for municipalities. This team partners with municipalities to identify projects that are most likely to receive external funds, position these projects for funding awards through advocacy with the appropriate funding agencies, prepare funding applications, and provide admin- istration services for funds received.
Woodard & Curran’s Fiscal Solutions Team has conducted a cursory review of the most likely funding programs for the IWWTP Expansion and will provide a value-added fiscal planning for its construction at no additional cost to the City.
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Long-Standing Partnership with the City of Victorville
The City of Victorville knows Woodard & Curran better than most municipalities from our long-standing partnership providing wastewater services to your community. Our partnership began in 2008 when the City selected Woodard & Curran to design, build, and operate the Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant (IWWTP), and our team has continued operating and maintaining the IWWTP since it became operational in 2010. The original driver for construction of the IWWTP was the arrival of the Keurig-Dr. Pepper (KDP) bottling plant (formerly Dr. Pepper Snapple Group), and as the City has experienced significant commercial, industrial, and residential growth, Woodard & Curran has been your partner navigating these challenges every step of the way.
Through this relationship, our integrated team of operations and maintenance (O&M), engineering, and permitting professionals have faithfully served the City through several critical events.
J 2017: The IWWTP began receiving significantly increased Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) from the Keurig-Dr. Pepper plant, and Woodard & Curran designed and installed an Ion Exchange System to allow the IWWTP to treat higher TDS. This process is a critical component of the IWWTP to ensure the effluent quality meets the required specifications to be reused in the High Desert Power Plant’s cooling towers.
J 2018: Woodard & Curran installed permanent emergency generators to replace the portable genera- tors supplied by Victorville Municipal Utilities Services (VMUS) that became obsolete and did not meet the state’s air quality standards. The new, permanent generators are environmentally compliant and have served as a reliable backup power source for the IWWTP.
J 2018 - Present: Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board mandated that the City implement additional processes to dispose of the IWWTP effluent because Percolation Pond 14 was no longer able to receive as much effluent water as was being sent. During this period, Woodard & Curran has worked closely with the City, Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority (VVWRA), and various regulatory agencies to investigate alternative effluent disposal options, to include discharge into the Mojave River, construction of additional percolation ponds, additional recycled water use, and groundwater recharge. Ultimately, the decision was made recently to apply for an NPDES permit to discharge effluent into a wash that drains into the Mojave River.
J 2022 - 2023: All 16 membrane cassettes required replacement, and Woodard & Curran conducted this replacement in a phased approach to ensure the IWWTP continued operations with minimal interruptions. During this process, our O&M team optimized the treatment process to extend the useful life of two cassettes; this allowed the project to take place over two years and lessened the financial burden to the City and operational burden to the IWWTP O&M team.
J 2023: The industrial influent pipe had degraded quicker than expected due to the influent water quality received from KDP and required replacement. This project replaced the influent pipe with a new stainless-steel pipe that has improved performance and reliability in receiving wastewater discharges from KDP.
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Before Membrane Replacement After Membrane Replacement
Industrial Influent Pipe Replacement
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PROJECT TEAM
As the City of Victorville embarks on one of the most significant capital projects in recent years, Woodard & Curran brings the most qualified team of professionals to serve the City and deliver this critically important expansion to the IWWTP. As a valued partner to the City, we compiled a multi-disciplined team from across our company to ensure the brightest and most experienced individuals are leading this effort and providing a service you can be proud of. This team brings not only process design expertise, but also a keen understand- ing of how to navigate the regulatory landscape, attract additional funding sources through grants and loans, and deliver a project tailored to the needs of the City. We pride ourselves on bringing “pragmatic innovation” to each of our projects to deliver facilities that are flexible to our clients’ needs, fiscally and operationally constructable, and operator friendly. In the following organizational chart, you will see the breadth and depth of resources, from planning and permitting through operations, available to the City.
Principal-in-Charge
Tony Elberti, pe* Senior Technical Advisors
Sue Guswa, peProject Manager
Scott Goldman, pe, bcee Josh Jondro, pe*
Carrie Del Boccio, pe
Ali Kalantar, pmp
Deputy Project Manager
Greg Sands, pe
Jon Himlan, pe*
Design Manager
Tia Trate, pe*
Fiscal Planning
Richard Harmon
Tom Bryant, pe*
Maintenance of Plant Ops.
Chris McMahon
Daniel Peralta
PLANNING & PRE-DESIGN IWWTP DESIGN TECHNICAL DISCIPLINES Permitting/CEQA
Brian Wickes, cpesc, qsd/qsp
Kim Clyma, jd
Process/Mechanical
Harpreet Rai phd, pe*
Chris Dorn, pe
Electrical & Instrumentation
Kyle Tracy, pe
Andrew Fitzpatrick, pe
Rosalyn Prickett 1 Rebecca Nissley, pe
Ulises Martinez
HVAC
Advanced Water Treatment
Tyler Abercrombie, eit
Jim Vickers, pe 2
Vincent Grassi, ,pe bcxp
MBR Design Review BIM
Dean BoudreauCharles Cruz 2
Site Civil
David Liu, pe
Structural
Tom Scalese, pe
Surveying
Chris Nelson & Associates, Inc.
Preconstruction Services
Barry Dikeman
Potholing
Devco Development & Engineering
Geotechnical
Osman Pekin phd, pe, ge, f.asce 3
John Halseth, pe 3
Key Subconsultants
1. Rincon Consultants
2. SPI Engineering
3. SLR Consulting
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When delivering complex projects such as this one, we have found tremendous value in providing a Project Manager and Deputy Project Manager to ensure effective management, communication, and technical direction throughout the project. Our team will be led by Scott Goldman as the Project Manager. In his 40+ year career, he has earned a strong reputation with municipalities across Southern California for developing trusted partnerships that lead to creative solutions to unique challenges. Scott will provide high-level manage- ment, strategic guidance, and oversight of this project team. While Scott will maintain overall responsibility for the team, Greg Sands will serve as the Deputy Project Manager and manage many of the day-to-day tasks of the project team. The Principal-in-Charge of this project will be Tony Elberti, our National Municipal Wastewater Practice Leader, and he will provide senior leadership to our team to ensure the project team remains focused on the overall goals of the IWWTP expansion and on-going communication and collaboration with the City remains clear and direct so that your team is fully informed and engaged regularly throughout the project. Furthermore, as the National Municipal Wastewater Practice Leader, Tony has the authority to leverage all elements of our wastewater practice to guarantee the project team receives all the support they require. In order to deliver high quality technical expertise, Tia Trate will serve as the Design Manager for this team, and she will make sure our technical approach matches the City’s needs, ensure high quality design solutions, and coordinate across the various technical disciplines. Lastly, our Senior Technical Advisors listed above each have specialized expertise in different aspects of the City’s IWWTP, to include technical innovation, membrane selection and implementation, cross-collaboration between our engineering and O&M teams, and first-hand experience and history providing design services to the IWWTP.
In addition to our in-house staff, we are also offering a team of subconsultants to augment our team serving the City of Victorville. These include SLR Consulting for geotechnical engineering, Rincon Consultants, Inc. for biological and cultural services to support the CEQA process, Separation Processes, Inc. (SPI) for advanced water treatment and peer review on the membrane bioreactor design, Chris Nelson & Associates, Inc. for surveying, and DEVCO Development & Engineering for utility potholing.
Key Team Members
Scott Goldman, PE, BCEE | Project Manager
Education: Masters, Environmental Engineering, University of Southern California; Bachelors, Civil / Environmental Engineering, University of California-Los Angeles Registrations: Board Certified Environmental Engineer - American Academy of Environmental Engineers, 02-20019; Professional Engineer - CA, C 33041 Scott has over 40 years of experience in the planning, design, and construction of a variety of wastewater, water, and recycled water projects. Scott has successfully completed over 30 wastewater treatment plant upgrade projects. He understands the technical, economic, and interpersonal elements that make a successful project as well as the importance of regional partnerships in developing multi-benefit programs.
With over four decades in the industry, Scott is a trusted advisor to his clients. He earns this trust through responsiveness, creativity, and advocacy for their needs.
Why Scott? Because of the size, importance, and creativity required for this project, we chose to provide our most experienced Project Manager for wastewater treatment plants in California to provide senior leadership to this team and the City. Scott has successfully completed over 30 wastewater treatment plant upgrade/expansion projects throughout California, Arizona, and Colorado. Furthermore, he also serves as Vice President of the Board of Directors for South Coast Water District in Orange County, CA, and this allows him to think from an elected official/utility owner’s perspective when delivering his projects.
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Relevant Projects
J Encina Wastewater Authority, CA – Encina Water Pollution Control Facility Expansion and Upgrade Projects
J City of Malibu, CA – Civic Center Wastewater Treatment Plant Design J Yucaipa Valley Water District, CA – Yucaipa Valley Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion J North of River Sanitary District, CA – Water Resource Recovery Facility Upgrade and Expansion Greg Sands, PE | Deputy Project Manager
Education: Masters, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Northeastern University; Bachelors, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Northeastern University Registrations: Professional Engineer - CA, 92075; 10 Hour Construction Training - OSHA, 34-006175213; 10 Hour Construction Training - OSHA, 36-003722029 Greg has 11 years of experience on a wide variety of water infrastructure and civil site projects in the planning, permitting, design, bidding, and construction administration phases. Greg brings experience in wastewater treatment program management and design, sanitary sewer expansion and replacement proj- ects, water treatment and distribution expansion and replacement projects (e.g., pipeline, wells, tanks, and master plans), and recycled water feasibility and planning projects. His diverse experience provides a broad and multidisciplinary focus towards innovative, cost-effective solutions.
Why Greg? Greg has a keen ability to provide the cross-functional leadership required to coordinate and align the various technical disciplines to adopt the City’s goals as our own. He has successfully worked on several large scale, multi-phased, municipal projects that demand extensive coordination, careful attention to budget and schedules, and clear communication. He is skilled at asking the right questions of both his team and his clients to foster creativity, collaboration, and efficiency in order to meet the aforementioned project demands.
Tia Trate, PE | Design Manager
Education: Masters, Environmental Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Bachelors, Environmental Engineering, Manhattan College Registrations: Professional Engineer - MA, 093809
Tia is a Senior Technical Manager in Woodard & Curran’s wastewater practice and has over 18 years of experience in the water/wastewater industry focusing on a variety of projects from planning through construction. She has served as both Project Manager and Design Manager on over 30 wastewater projects in the last 5 years making sure the technical approach matches her clients’ needs, ensuring project quality, and coordinating the various engineering disciplines.
Why Tia? Tia has the technical acumen to ensure this project meets and exceeds the City’s expectations and brings a proven track record of leading multi-disciplinary design teams. Over her career, she has designed solutions ranging from smaller wastewater treatment plants for rural communities to large scale treatment plants for larger municipalities. From this experience, she is adept at tailoring Woodard & Curran’s expansion design to meet Victorville’s short-term and long-term requirements.
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Tony Elberti, PE | Principal-in-Charge, National Municipal Wastewater Practice Leader
Education: Masters, Water Resource Management, Villanova University; Bachelors, Civil Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University
Registrations: Professional Engineer - DE, 22061, PA, 073744 Tony has 25 years of experience in wastewater process design, permitting, and construction. He has sup- ported design services for municipal and industrial markets throughout the country. Tony provides alterna- tive analysis evaluations, basis of design development, and can spearhead multi-discipline design projects over various 2D, 3D and 4D delivery platforms. As Woodard & Curran’s Municipal Wastewater Practice Leader, he works to identify technologies, services, partners, and tools to integrate into Woodard & Curran’s scope of services.
Why Tony? With a project of this importance, our Municipal Wastewater Practice Leader’s membership on the project team shows our commitment to the City through not only Woodard & Curran’s senior leadership’s awareness of the project, but their active contribution to the delivery of this project and making sure we uphold our end of our partnership to the City. Tony will leverage all available resources within our Wastewater Practice to guarantee the highest quality possible.
Sue Guswa, PE | Senior Technical Advisor, Wastewater Innovation Leader
Education: Masters, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Stanford University; Bachelors, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Duke University
Registrations: Professional Engineer - CA, 57341
Sue has over 27 years of experience in wastewater treatment and is a Senior Principal and our Wastewater Innovation Leader. As the Wastewater Innovation Leader and former Municipal Wastewater Practice Leader, she works directly with clients to implement solutions to some of the most challenging wastewater issues. Sue provides technical leadership to our municipal infrastructure projects and helps to drive innovation in the firm’s municipal wastewater practice. She is an active leader in Water Environment Federation (WEF) and New England Water Environment Association (NEWEA). She currently serves on Woodard & Curran’s Board of Directors.
Why Sue? Sue is charged with identifying opportunities for innovation in all our design projects, and she actively engages with equipment vendors to develop strategic partnerships and identify innovative solutions to improve treatment processes. Sue will provide technical review and advise the team in their evaluation of innovative processes as well as the overall wastewater treatment process.
Josh Jondro, PE | Senior Technical Advisor
Education: Bachelors, Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University Registrations: Professional Engineer - CT, 33899; 10 Hour Construction Training - OSHA, 36-003677260; 40 Hour HAZWOPER Training - OSHA, 61939735 Josh is a Senior Technical Manager and has 19 years of industrial engineering experience.
Josh works primarily on industrial wastewater treatment projects in the food and beverage industry but has also taken part in municipal wastewater treatment plant designs. His project experience includes treatment alternative evaluations including mass and energy balances, existing treatment process optimization and troubleshooting, process mechanical design including equipment arrangements and associated piping, speci- fication writing and bid evaluations, and providing engineering services during construction. Additionally, Josh B.10Project CC24-099
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has six years of hands-on experience with engineering industrial waste and wastewater treatment system design, fabrication, startup and troubleshooting on steam and chemical kill systems and treatment systems using reverse osmosis and ion exchange.
Why Josh? Josh has the most experience working on Victorville’s IWWTP than any engineer; he was on the design team for the original design of the IWWTP from 2008-2010 and has been the primary design engineer for all the engineering needs of the IWWTP since it became operational. Josh will provide advice to the technical delivery team on the appropriate approach to this expansion, especially when assessing the alternative expansion options that we will provide to the City.
Carrie Del Boccio, PE | Senior Technical Advisor, Recycled Water Practice Leader
Education: Masters, Environmental Engineering, University of California, Berkeley; Bachelors, Civil and Environmental Engineering, UCLA
Registrations: Professional Engineer - CA, 71936
Carrie has nearly 20 years of experience developing and delivering recycled water solutions to municipal cli- ents, and she currently serves as Woodard & Curran’s Recycled Water Practice Leader where she works with clients to implement creative solutions to some of the most challenging recycled water issues. Additionally, she creates and implements Woodard & Curran’s overall approach, strategic direction, and staff development to effectively provide critical recycled water solutions to our clients. Furthermore, she works with clients to evaluate available supply quantities, determine facility needs, develop feasibility-level costs, evaluate permit- ting and institutional constraints, and establish financial projections.
Why Carrie? Carrie’s specific expertise lies in potable reuse planning and implementation, and she stays abreast of the constantly changing regulations and trends in recycled water planning, design, and permitting.
Furthermore, as our Recycled Water Practice Leader, she will provide senior technical direction to our project team in developing a conceptual plan for the City’s potential implementation of an advanced treatment system, as well as ensure our project team has all of Woodard & Curran’s national resources at our local team’s disposal.
Harpreet Rai, PhD, PE | Process/Mechanical Lead
Education: Doctorate, Environmental Engineering, Thapar University; Masters, Environmental Engineering, Thapar University; Bachelors, Civil Engineering, Thapar University Registrations: Professional Engineer - Pending Reciprocity from Canada Harpreet has over 30 years of experience in consulting and research engineering in munici- pal and industrial wastewater, biosolids processing and reuse. Harpreet is an expert in wastewater treatment plant process design, process intensification, optimization, and modeling and has experience in managing and executing multi-disciplinary wastewater projects. He is adept in hydraulic modeling, with expertise using BIOWIN and GPSX. Harpreet has a strong background in Water industry leadership initiatives including – organizing and chairing Water Environment Federation (WEF) seminars, conference sessions, giving expert talks, publishing articles in technical journals/magazines, and serving on the WEF Wastewater Treatment and Technologies Committee for ten years.
Why Harpreet? Harpreet will lead the Process/Mechanical design process and has demonstrated skills in project management, mentoring, training, and team building. Additionally, he has a strong mind for innovation, and also determined a third expansion option for the IWWTP that was not previously identified which may also improve the overall treatment process and reduce future operating costs.
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Brian Wickes, CPESC, QSD/QSP | Permitting/CEQA
Education: Masters, Environmental Science and Management, University of San Francisco; Bachelors, Environmental Science, University of Oregon
Registrations: 40 Hour HAZWOPER Training – OSHA; 8 Hour HAZWOPER Refresher Training – OSHA; Certification Qualified SWPPP Developer/Qualified SWPPP Practitioner - 26161 Brian has twelve years of experience in recycled water permitting and compliance, NPDES wastewater and stormwater permitting, monitoring, and compliance, agricultural salt & nutrient management, industrial EHS&S compliance, biological surveys, hydrology, wetland delineations, and CEQA document preparation.
He is a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) and Qualified Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Developer and Practitioner (QSD/QSP). Brian has experience conducting endangered-spe- cies surveys and enforcing water-quality objectives on construction sites. He has experience analyzing municipal wastewater and stormwater data to ensure compliance with NPDES permits.
Why Brian? Brian is currently Woodard & Curran’s Project Manager for Miscellaneous Engineering Services for the City of Victorville, and your team is intimately familiar with Brian and his capabilities. He works closely with a team of wastewater engineers, environmental scientists, and wastewater treatment plant operators to provide integrated project solutions, and he has been serving the City in this capacity for the past 6 years.
Brian has supported the City through the critical evaluation of alternative effluent disposal options and has routinely coordinated with the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board VVWRA in support of furthering the City’s wastewater goals. Brian will continue to serve the City through the myriad of permitting processes for this IWWTP expansion and will lead the effort to prepare an NPDES permit application if that is still the desired goal of the City.
Kim Clyma, JD | Permitting/CEQA
Education: Juris Doctor, Law, Lincoln Law School of Sacramento; Geographical Information Systems, American River College; Bachelors, Environmental Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara
With over 16 years of environmental science planning and permitting experience, Kim has managed and contributed to a variety of assessment, planning, design, and permitting projects across disciplines and sectors but is focused on water. Emphasizing her work on complicated multifaceted projects, Kim has conducted constraints analyses, CEQA/NEPA reports (EIRs, EAs, IS/MNDs, CEs, ERs, etc.), alternative analyses, permitting strategies and applications (CWA 401, 402, 404, CDFW 1602, CVFPB Encroachment Permits, Williamson Act, local codes, FAA, FERC), technical and field studies (water quality, visual, biology, air quality, cultural, farmlands, noise), engineering environmental support, and spatial analyses.
Why Kim? Kim thrives on finding solutions that benefit her clients, the environment, and their communities. Kim puts her multi-disciplinary background to work daily, drawing on her legal, planning, and science experience to contribute a unique perspective to any team she is on. Kim’s unique perspective obtained from her involvement in the realms of water and environmental law results in the production of strategic solutions, defensible docu- ments, and unique compliance strategies.
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Chris McMahon | Maintenance of Plant Operations
Education: Bachelors, Science, Wichita State University Registrations: 30 Hour General Industry Training - OSHA, 18-602007479; Wastewater Treatment Operator - Class 4 - LA, 21-166; Wastewater Operator - Class 4 - KS, 17204; Wastewater Operator - Level 4 - WA, 9609; Pending Reciprocity in California Chris has over 18 years of experience in the operations, maintenance, and management across the water sector. He has fulfilled various roles throughout his career including Laboratory Quality Assurance Officer at a NELAP Accredited laboratory, Treatment Plant Superintendent, and is currently Woodard & Curran’s O&M Area Manager for the Pacific Coast area. Chris has worked with a wide variety of treatment systems ranging from lime softening drinking water treatment to wastewater enhanced biological phosphorus removal and membrane bioreactor facilities. He has expertise in overcoming water-related challenges associated with compliance, funding, construction, and staffing. Chris has provided process evaluations and capital project implementation at more than 50 facilities throughout the country that have significantly improved facility compliance, performance, and reliability.
Why Chris? Chris is Woodard & Curran’s O&M Area Manager responsible for overseeing our onsite O&M team providing daily service to the City. Chris, with the assistance of Daniel Peralta, will be fully integrated into our design team to ensure the recommendations and designs we provide have an operator-focused result. Chris and his team will be responsible for not only operating the facility once construction is completed, but also ensuring the IWWTP remains operational throughout construction, which will be a significant factor in determining the recommended expansion option we present to the City.
Richard Harmon | Fiscal Planning
Education: Masters, Business Administration, San Diego State University; Bachelors, International Business, San Diego State University
Richard brings nearly 25 years of government affairs and project advocacy experience at the federal, state, and local levels. His experience extends from water and infrastructure policy and funding to legislative solutions for public agencies. For the last decade, Richard has managed all aspects of public agency client advocacy. Prior to that, Richard served as Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s transportation policy liaison between the Administration and both the California Legislature and the United States Congress. He also possesses extensive legislative and political experience from serving as Chief of Staff and Campaign Manager for a California State Assembly Member.
Why Richard? Richard leads our West Region Fiscal Solutions Team and knows how to position municipalities for the best chance to secure external funding. He knows the various funding agencies and can advocate on the City’s behalf in securing funding/financing for this expansion. Furthermore, Richard will lead the Financial Initiative Plan we are proposing, at no additional cost to the City, to develop a holistic, strategic funding plan for this project so the City has a clear understanding of which funding programs this project is best aligned with.
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Charles Cruz | MBR Design Review | SPI
Education: Masters, Civil Engineering, Stanford University; Bachelors, Chemical Engineering, Stanford University
Registrations: Professional Engineer - CA, 59845
Charles is a Vice President at SPI. He has experience in the design of water, wastewater, and water reuse facilities. His assignments have included detailed design, pilot testing, equipment procurement, equipment selection, life-cycle evaluations, feasibility studies, and construction services. He has experience with advanced treatment technologies and equipment including membrane filtration, membrane bioreac- tors, ozone, reverse osmosis, granular activated carbon, and UV as well as conventional water treatment technologies.
Why Charles? Charles leads SPI’s MBR design practice, and during his years at SPI, he has been involved in more than 20 municipal MBR procurement/design projects. Furthermore, he has extensive experience providing concep- tual and preliminary design of potable reuse treatment processes. As the foremost experts on membrane appli- cations in wastewater treatment, SPI joins the Woodard & Curran team to augment our wastewater professionals with subject matter expertise in the MBR process design and advanced water treatment conceptual design.
Tyler Abercrombie, EIT | Advanced Water Treatment
Education: Masters, Environmental Engineering, University of California, Irvine; Bachelors, Environmental Engineering, University of California, Riverside Registrations: Engineer in Training - CA, 164616
Tyler has 10 years of research and work experience across a broad range of water treatment processes with particular expertise in membrane filtration for advanced water treatment. He has conducted bench scale studies and field pilot studies, developed technical reports, performed detailed sizing calcula- tions, run various water treatment models, prepared water treatment facility layout drawings, and prepared bid specifications and technical specifications. He has also participated in the commissioning and startup, and ongoing operations support for multiple facilities.
Why Tyler? Much of Tyler’s experience is focused on advanced water treatment processes, such as ultrafiltra- tion, reverse osmosis, brine management, and ultraviolet/advanced oxidation, and he will leverage this robust experience to provide a conceptual design for a potential advanced water treatment facility to the City that will help the City properly evaluate this program as a potential pathway for recycled water usage.
Jim Vickers, PE | Advanced Water Treatment | SPI
Education: Masters, Engineering Management, George Washington University; Bachelors, Chemical Engineering, Youngstown State University
Registrations: Professional Engineer - CA, 5979
Jim is a nationally recognized authority in membrane treatment processes used for municipal water treatment. His expertise covers over 32 years with MF/UF/NF/RO membrane technology including membrane procurement, piloting, design, commissioning and operational support obtained through expe- rience with over 75 projects including Universal Membrane Systems. Jim is a primary reviewer of the AWWA MF and UF Manual of Practice (MOP) and author of the chapters on membrane system design and cost. He is also one of the primary authors of the USEPA Guidance Manual for Membrane Filtration in support of the LT2ESTWR and an authority on the subject of membrane integrity. Jim is the former chair of the AWWA Membrane Process Committee.
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Why Jim? Jim has a diverse experience background that makes an ideal “hand-on” project manager for a variety of membrane projects from concept to completion. He brings an understanding and a vision of the overall strategy necessary for success from conceptual process development, detailed design and project management, to construction and operational support. He is able to frame project needs and objectives with people of all levels including management, engineers, researchers, contractors, suppliers and operational staff and communicate the project objectives in multiple directions. Jim is the president of SPI and continues to maintain an active role in all of their projects, especially those requiring highly technical oversight and planning, as is the case for this project.
Kyle Tracy, PE | Electrical & Instrumentation
Education: Masters, Business Administration, University of California, Irvine; Bachelors, Electrical Engineering, Valparaiso University
Registrations: Professional Engineer - CA, CS7556; 10 Hour Construction Training – OSHA; C-10 Licensed Electrical Contractor - CA
For nearly 30 years, Kyle has worked in the water and wastewater industry with a focus on Instrumentation, Controls, and Electrical design, programming, networking and security, continuous operation integration, startup, and inspection. He is a California Licensed Electrical Contractor and Control Systems Professional Engineer. In addition, he provides consulting services to water and wastewater plant operations & maintenance to improve system security, operational efficiency, and control system project planning and program management.
Why Kyle? Kyle is a senior leader within our SCADA delivery team, and his team already has a thorough under- standing of the IWWTP’s SCADA system. He has completed SCADA design, integration, and start up at more than 50 water/wastewater plants throughout the United States and Canada, specializing in the planning and execution of integration projects on operating facilities, as well as work sequencing and operations coordination. He will bring his wealth of experience to the City to assist in the design, implementation, and start-up of the SCADA system for this expansion.
Andrew Fitzpatrick, PE | Electrical & Instrumentation
Education: Bachelors, Electrical Engineering, University of Maine Registrations: Professional Engineer - CA, 20004; 10 Hour Construction Training - OSHA, 11-005421714
Andrew has over 20 years of engineering experience in both manufacturing and consulting environments. He has been involved in a wide diversity of projects including control system engineering, SCADA system programming, power engineering, photovoltaic systems, project/construction management, system start-ups, and systems testing. He has also been involved with the analysis of existing and new electrical systems including power quality, short circuit, load flow, and arc flash studies. His work has been in the power, energy, water, wastewater, industrial, and food and beverage industries.
Why Andrew? Andrew leads Woodard & Curran’s Electrical Engineering Discipline and completed the electrical engineering for the original and subsequent design work for the IWWTP. Andrew’s historical knowledge of the IWWTP provides significant efficiency in understanding and expanding the electrical system, additional power requirements, opportunities for energy efficiency, and interfacing with the SCADA system.
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Key Subconsultants
Separation Processes, Inc. (SPI) | MBR Process Review
SPI is an internationally recognized consulting engineering firm providing services related to the devel- opment and application of membranes and advanced processes for municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment. Founded in 1980, SPI has been in the forefront of applying membrane processes to water and wastewater treatment for three decades. SPI does not sell equipment or products, nor do they represent any manufacturer. They are truly independent consultants focused on helping their clients plan, design, construct, maintain and optimize the performance of their facilities. SPI was one of the first consultants to competitively bid on membrane bioreactor manufacturers in 1999. Since that time, SPI has provided engineering services for over 30 membrane bioreactor systems and continues to refine the pro- curement and design process to adapt to the changes in the MBR marketplace. SPI is in a unique position to help with the membrane system prescreening and pre-selection of a membrane system supplier and can refine the process to ensure the client gets the best value for the membrane equipment, which is one of the single most expensive systems on a project.
Rincon Consultants, Inc. | Permitting/CEQA
Rincon Consultants, Inc. (Rincon) is a multidisciplinary environmental consulting firm that provides quality professional services to assist government and industry clients to implement their projects. Rincon strives to advance the adaptation of California communities, infrastructure, and natural systems to create a resilient water future. Rincon has been supporting water districts throughout California for nearly 30 years.
Rincon’s Water Team is experienced in providing on-call and as-needed environmental services for water agencies, including San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District, The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Eastern Municipal Water District, Santa Clarita Valley Water District, and United Water Conservation District. Between our Riverside and San Diego local offices, Rincon has 40+ staff members ready to respond to City of Victorville project needs. Rincon prides itself on the considerable knowl- edge-depth of its staff, which includes environmental scientists, planners, aquatic and wildlife biologists, botanists, wetland and restoration specialists, regulatory specialists, hydrogeologists, geospatial analysts, water quality experts, geologists, engineers, and cultural and historical resource specialists.
SLR International Corporation (SLR) | Geotechnical
SLR is an international consultancy operating with over 3,000 professionals in six regions throughout the world. Their team offers a blend of experience incorporating engineers, geologists, hydrologists, air quality specialists, ecologists, planners, remediation specialists, regulatory and compliance specialists, infrastructure engineers, and environmental scientists. SLR in the United States and serves a wide range of public and private entities throughout the US is composed of approximately 500 individuals throughout 40 offices. SLR is focused on delivering superior technical services to their clients to add value, reduce envi- ronmental uncertainties, and minimize environmental-related expenditures. Their technical resources are often shared across disciplines to reinforce the most effective use of personnel and expertise, and senior staff managers are committed to their projects and provide accountability and consistency with staff and resources. SLR’s priority is to be active advocates for our clients to help create value, reduce uncertainties, and minimize project related risks and expenditures. We believe that the key to building our company’s success is reinforcing our clients’ success.
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References
C | REFERENCES
Woodard & Curran has developed long-term relationships with clients who are happy to attest to our past performance and commitment to deliver quality work. The following references highlight relevant projects.
Phase V Expansion, Peak Flow Management,
Water Reuse Feasibility Study | Encina Wastewater
Authority, CA | Firm/Individual Reference
COClient Contact: Scott McClelland, General Manager, Encina Wastewater Authority; 760.268.8837, [email protected]
P Team Members Involved: Scott Goldman, Kyle Tracy, Andrew Fitzpatrick, Tom Scalese, Brian Wickes, Kim Clyma
WHY IT’S RELEVANT:
J Work as a team with Agency staff
J Provide operations assistance
J Provide asset management, CMMS implementation
J Assisting with SCADA upgrade
J Potable Reuse Feasibility Study
Woodard & Curran managed the treatment plant expansion for the Encina Water Pollution Control Facility, which provides wastewater treatment for six member agencies in northern San Diego County. The Phase V expansion increased the liquid capacity to 41.5 mgd and the solids capacity to 43.3 mgd to serve the ultimate needs of the service area. The expansion project included installation of a triple pass rotary drum dryer for biosolids processing. Included in the role as Program Manager for the Phase V Expansion, our staff has provided technical assistance to EWA staff on other projects including but not limited to the following:
J Development of a Peak Flow Management Plan that resulted in construction of 7.5 mg of secondary effluent flow equalization that was integrated with the Carlsbad Water Reclamation Plant (WRP).
J Feasibility Study and site plans for 25 MGD Advanced Water Treatment Facility on 8.9 acres of an adjacent, Authority-owned parcel, as well as leading multiple workshops for external and internal stakeholders.
J Implementation of chemically enhanced primary treatment J Technology upgrade for process control and monitoring J Aeration basin rehabilitation and improvements – leaking air piping replacement, diffuser replacement, MCC/VFD replacement, concrete rehabilitation, gate replacement and blower optimization J Digester cleaning and improvements – coating, mix system improvements, soil settlement evaluation, digester cleaning, MCC replacement, heat exchanger replacement J Odor reduction facility rehabilitation and media replacement & grit drain piping reconfiguration and rerouting
J Bar screen replacement and improvement screenings and grit handling C.1Project CC24-099
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Civic Center Wastewater Treatment Facility | City of
Malibu, CA | Firm/Individual Reference
COClient Contact: Robert Duboux, Public Works Director/City Engineer, City of Malibu; 310.456.2489, ext 339, [email protected] P Team Members Involved: Scott Goldman, Kyle Tracy, Andrew Fitzpatrick, Chris Dorn, David Liu, Tom Scalese, Brian Wickes
WHY IT’S RELEVANT:
J Upgrade and expansion of existing facility
J CEQA documentation and coordination with State resource agencies J Coordinated permits with RWQCB, South Coast Air Quality, Caltrans, etc.
J Assisted with State Revolving Funds (SRF) application for grants and loan funding J Worked closely with operations staff to address concerns from Phase 1 The Civic Center Wastewater Treatment Facility (CCWTF) collects wastewater from an area approximately 2,075 acres in size and conveys that influent to a 0.5 million gallons per day (mgd) MBR treatment plant that came online in 2018. The Malibu CCWTF includes an influent pump station, headworks (including coarse screen, grit chamber, and fine screen), equalization basin, intermediate pump station, membrane bioreactors, UV disinfection, recycled water pump station, laboratory and operations building, potable water system, fire system (potable water), utility water system, recycled water system, groundwater injection wells, and collection system. The utility water system is supplied from the recycled water pump station which includes a hydropneumatic tank to take care of low demand periods.
Design for the expansion of the CCWTF, sewer collection system and recycled water distribution system was completed in February 2022. Construction of the CCWTF, collection system and recycled water system will begin once an Assessment District is formed. Recycled water produced at the plant is distributed back to contributors of wastewater through a new distribution system co-located in the same trench as the wastewater collection system. The three injection wells tie into the recycled water system and are used for effluent disposal during periods of low recycled water demand.
The project also included CEQA compliance, applying and securing of State Revolving Fund Loans, regula- tory coordination, stakeholder and public outreach support, permitting, topographic survey, geotechnical investigation, hazardous material review, and other services.
This was a highly visible project with significant community interest in an affluent community. The com- munity was concerned with the project’s potential impacts on the neighborhood including visual, odor, and noise impacts. To address these concerns, Woodard & Curran held community meetings where we presented 3D renderings of the facilities and gave the community a forum to voice opinions and actively participate in the architectural and landscaping design development process. The collaborative approach resulted in a project that met the needs and desires of both the City and community.
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Program Management Services for Regional Water
Quality Control Plant (RWQCP) & Northwest County
Recycled Water Strategic Plan | City of Palo Alto, CA
| Firm/Individual Reference
C Client Contact: Tom Kapushinski, Senior Engineer/Project Manager, City of Palo Alto; 650.329.2287, [email protected] P Team Members Involved: Greg Sands, Scott Goldman, Kyle Tracy, Andrew Fitzpatrick, Sue Guswa, Rebecca Nissley, Kim Clyma, Tom Scalese, Carrie Del Boccio
WHY IT’S RELEVANT
J Coordination and advocacy for external funding
J CEQA documentation to support funding plan
J Managed construction bidding and procurement
process
J Potable reuse preliminary planningJ Biological process evaluations to meet future flow and load requirements
The RWQCP is a wastewater treatment plant supported by six-partner agencies: East Palo Alto Sanitary District, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Mountain View, Stanford, and Palo Alto, which owns and operates the facility.
The RWQCP cleans and treats an average of 18 MGD. The City selected Woodard and Curran in 2016 as the program manager to implement their $220 million capital improvement plan. The goals of the LRFP were to reduce the RWQCP’s carbon footprint, increase treatment efficiency and reliability, and provide dependable and sustainable treatment, and it identified facilities, rehabilitation work, and process replacement projects.
Our program management services include a two phase biosolids facilities upgrade, rehabilitation of primary clarifiers and fixed film reactors, and a laboratory and environmental services building project. Program management activities include consultant procurement, managing the preparation of design and environ- mental documents, design review, constructability reviews, coordination of construction projects, budget and schedule management and public and stakeholder outreach, and funding support. In addition to program management, Woodard & Curran has assisted the City with facilities planning, pre-design and procurement for a range of plant improvements including primary clarifier rehabilitation, biological nutrient removal upgrades, electrical distribution system upgrades, and biosolids dewatering.
While this is long-term program management that is still underway, the following projects have been com- pleted to date:
J Development of Work Plan for each of the LRFP projects.
J State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) State Revolving Fund (SRF) application for planning and design work, as well as construction of sludge dewatering facility.
J Managed completion of CEQA Plus requirements for the projects to support SRF funding.
J Fixed Film Reactor Rehabilitation Consultant Scoping activities including process modeling to assess secondary treatment strategy to meet future requirements.
During this time, Woodard & Curran was retained by the City to complete the NW County Recycled Water Strategic Plan to produce a guideline for an alternative water supply. We conducted recycled water and groundwater preliminary planning studies to assess the feasibility of water reuse options that included expanding non-potable reuse, groundwater recharge potable reuse, and direct potable reuse. Each option included business analyses to guide future investments in recycled water infrastructure and the RWQCP’s role in continued expansion. Additionally, our team prepared USBR WIIN and Clean Water SRF applications for selected reuse options.
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Work Plan
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Technical Approach
Woodard & Curran crafted a thorough technical approach and detailed scope of services for our Work Plan that builds on our extensive experience completing previous studies and designs for the IWWTP and our daily operations of the facility. Since the City is still in the earlier stages of this expansion, there are several expansion options that are viable courses of action for the City. In June 2023, Woodard & Curran prepared the Victorville IWWTP Capacity Expansion Evaluation that detailed provisions for expanding capacity within the existing MBR footprint from 2.5 MGD to 4.95 MGD without constructing additional treatment trains, as well as opportunities to expand capacity through building additional treatment trains on adjacent parcels of land. This evaluation will be the basis for maximizing the existing IWWTP capacity and influenced the expansion options discussed on the following pages, and the expansion options are dis- cussed further in this section. The most recent Sewer Master Plan indicates that 8.0 MGD are projected to flow to the IWWTP by 2040, however these projections should be verified with all stakeholders. Woodard & Curran proposes to initially review the historical and projected flow and loading data in detail and meet with stakeholders at a Conceptual Design Workshop to summarize a “right sized” approach for designing the IWWTP expansion.
It is important to note that a single expansion option discussed in this section may not yield 8.0 MGD capacity for the IWWTP, and multiple options may be recommended to meet the projected 2040 capacity requirement. During the early stages of Phase 1 of this project, our team will work closely with the City to gain direction on which of the following expansion options shall be designed. If desired by the City, it may be appropriate to include all of the proposed expansion options and provide a recommendation on appropriate phasing of the construction of these options. For example, based on updated flow pro- jections or fiscal restraints, it may be the City’s preference to fund and construct one expansion option immediately following design and defer the subsequent construction phase to a later date. However, for the purposes of preparing this technical proposal and the separate sealed cost proposal, and based on previous indications from the City, Woodard & Curran currently assumes that only one expansion option will be designed at this time.
KEY PRINCIPALS FOR IWWTP EXPANSION (see Cover Letter N ) J Flexibility in Meeting Future Demand Requirements
J Constructability While Maintaining Plant Operations
J Maintaining Effluent Compliance
J Fiscally Responsible Design and Construction
J Ongoing Operational Success
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Victorville WWTP Expansion
Key Issues Map
FINE SCREENING EQUALIZATION TANK
» Needs expansion for higher capacity
» Options – Install additional capacity with same
technology or replace with advanced technology
Opportunity
» Option 1- Use existing EQ tankage to fit new
bioreactor and MBR cells and construct a separate
stand-alone EQ tank for expansion cost mitigationAEROBIC SLUDGE TANK » Option 2- retain existing and construct additional EQ to supplement existingMay need additional tankage and/or upgrade of pumping equipment Replace screens with advanced primary treatment like Salsnes filter or Cloth media filtration for:
» Improved screening
Opportunity
Opportunity Use existing EQ tankage for blending and in-line flow/loading-equalization of the sanitary and
industrial streams blend for:
Reduced load to MBR facility via partial
sanitary treatment in UASB will reduce sludge
production minimizing expansion/upgrade
needs, while lowering pumping energy demand
» Suspended solids removal
» Facilitating sanitary load treatment in UASB
» Reduced load on MBR, lower energy demand » Steady loading and efficient operation of UASB and MBR systems
» Reduced nutrient requirements to UASB
» Reduced expansion and energy requirements
MBR TANKS
Expansion needed for additional
hydraulic capacity. Part of capacity can
be gained by additional cassettes in
the existing tanks. New tankage with
additional MBR equipment (Cassettes,
permeate pumps, blowers and controls)
required to achieve required capacity.
UASBs
» Currently operating at 20% capacity
» No expansion required
Opportunity
Treat part of sanitary in UASB for
» Full capacity utilization
» Reduction/elimination of Bioreactor expansion
» Reduced load on MBR, lower energy demand
» Longevity of MBRs at reduced MLSS operation
» Increased biogas production
» Reduced carbon footprint
BIOREACTORS
Expansion needed to control
operating mixed liquor concentration
for higher capacity needs
Opportunity
Expansion needs can be mitigated by
treating part of sanitary flow in UASB OPERATIONS BUILDING » Needs expansion to fit additional equipment – blowers, mixers, MCCs
» Additional energy demand needing a bigger power source » Option 1- Maximizing use of existing building /assets will optimize additional building cost. Staging risk will need to be managed for uninterrupted operation.
» Option 2- Putting all equipment in new building to
minimize staging risk at a higher cost
UV AND EFFLUENT PUMPING SYSTEM EFFLUENT PUMPING
The existing UV system will need expansion for higher capacity Opportunity
Higher plant capacity may trigger a
need to upsize the existing conveyance
infrastructure including pump and
piping, adding significant cost to the
project. This cost can either be managed
via phasing and/or optimizing/adding
extra effluent EQ capacity at the plant.
The state-of-the-art UV systems are significantly more energy efficient and less O&M intensive. With the existing UV system reaching its usable life, replacing the existing systems with advanced versions would lower the life cycle costs and reduce carbon footprint. The latter will strengthen the case for the project funding » Review options for optimal solution
Opportunity
Mitigating Bioreactors expansion needs by utilizing UASB capacity would lower the expansion cost for the building D.2Project CC24-099
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Our team will maintain the current level of treatment of the IWWTP to produce CA Title 22 compliant effluent and indentify opportunities to improve the current treatment process. These tasks include upgrading the screens of the current IWWTP, implementing a grit removal system to prevent grit build up in the aeration tanks, and potential optimization of the Upflow Anaerobic Sludge Blanket (UASB) reactors. Additionally, although the Citywide Recycled Water Conceptual Study is still underway, it is possible that the City may implement advanced water treatment technology at the IWWTP in the future. We intend to conduct a thorough assessment of the steps required to implement advanced treatment processes for both indirect potable reuse (IPR) and direct potable reuse (DPR) to properly arm the City with the information necessary to make an informed decision on whether to venture down the path of potable reuse. Furthermore, to accommodate this potential advanced treatment upgrade, our design approach for the IWWTP expansion will provide flexibility for future advanced treatment processes, if necessary.
Our approach to this expansion is multi-faceted and includes options to maximize the existing footprint of the IWWTP, as well as options that will require construction of additional treatment trains on additional parcels of land. Regardless of the option(s) selected, there are some improvements that are common to all.
Common Improvements
Fine Screen Upgrade/Replacement
The existing fine screens of the IWWTP have reached the end of their useful life, experience bypass at elevated flows, and do not capture slime- like materials generated in the upstream process wastewater. Because of this, more frequent and costly maintenance and repair tasks have been required and cause increased operational challenges. Woodard & Curran proposes to replace the influent fine screens and wash press, and we will assess the screening conveyance and influent conveyance to consider increasing the pipe sizing to accommodate future flows.
Grit Removal
Screen Maintenance: Operators must
regularly access areas of screen not meant
for frequent access
During the membrane replacement project, the aerobic splitter and anoxic tanks were found to have 8 ft. and 3-4ft. of grit accumulated in the respective tanks. The IWWTP was not originally designed with a grit removal process and the submersible mixers have been unable to keep grit suspended in the tanks. We are familiar with several fine screens on the market that are suitable for the membrane manufacturer’s tolerances, and we have a strong operational history with vortex separators providing grit removal. Any modifications to the screening and grit removal systems will result in a change to the hydraulic profile of the IWWTP and modifica- tions are expected in both the Process and Sanitary Wastewater Sumps to account for the additional head loss associated with the new equipment.
Biosolids
Currently, biosolids handling practices are limited to storing the sludge generated from the MBR process in an Aerobic Sludge Tank and discharg- ing it by gravity to VVWRA. The sludge generation from the UASBs has not been consistent due to highly variable industrial loadings. Although the practice of discharging solids to VVWRA has been acceptable in the past, Woodard & Curran will review whether including dewatering with the expansion will be necessary and/or feasible.
Grit in aeration tank: excessive grit
accumulation was found during the recent
membrane replacement project, and a grit
removal process should be implemented to
ensure the long-term performance of the
bioreactors.
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Electrical Power
The current electrical capacity is sufficient for the existing facility; however, additional electrical capacity will be required for expanding the wastewater treatment capacity. In addition, Woodard & Curran recommends confirming the standby power requirements with the City at the Conceptual Level Workshop.
Expansion Option 1 – Additional 2.5 MGD MBR
System
This option would install an additional 2.5 MGD module, including Additional IWWTP influent equalization, MBR, disinfection, and sludge holding capacity, for sanitary wastewater to the north of the existing module. This option will use the same type of membranes for operational consistency and redundancy across the entire IWWTP. Our approach for providing this capacity will be to deliver another MBR system to equal the incremental membrane cassette capacity of the original plant. Since industrial influent flows are not expected to increase and the UASB is currently operating at 20% capacity, this additional facility will not include an additional UASB.
Treatment Trains Potential Advanced Water
Treatment Facilities
EQ
Tank
Preliminary location for additional MBR treatment
trains. Potential Advanced Water Treatment
Facilities location discussed on Page D.8Expansion Option 2A – Maximize Existing MBR System
This option provides the City with a solution to build out to a capacity of 4.95 MGD using only the existing tankage and provides consideration for reconfiguring the existing equalization portion of the facility into a third treatment train that works towards achieving the 8.0 MGD build out capacity. This option can be done as a step-wise solution to start with an upgraded 4.95 MGD of capacity, construct new equalization tanks to the north, and later repurpose the existing equalization tank to an additional aeration tank with associated membrane tanks. Furthermore, additional membrane cassettes may be required in the membrane tanks to provide more membrane surface area.
TreatedAnoxic Tank No.3Membrane
Tank
Water
Pump
Anaerobic
Sludge
Tank
Mix
TankStationAeration
Tank
Anaerobic
Membrane
Tank
Eff. Tank
Aeration Tank No.3 Anaerobic
Reactor
Tank
Mix
Tank
Membrane
Tank
Aeration
Tank
Add’l
Sludge
Holding
MBR
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The surrounding pumping equipment associated with the influent equalization tank would be replaced with the proportional complement of scour and process blowers, permeate and mixed liquor pumping and asso- ciated piping, valving, and instrumentation. This would also include a significant overhaul to the controls and programming to be able to “see” the new process equipment and work in concert with the existing systems.
The success of Option 2A hinges on being able to distribute flow and loading evenly between the 3 treatment trains. With the hydraulic modifications expected with the screening and grit removal incorporation, additional hydraulic heads will be supplied to have flow meters and control valves dedicated to each train.
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Expansion Option 2B – UASB Optimization Based System Upgrades This option aims to more efficiently utilize the UASB and create an option to reduce overall energy usage.
The UASB optimization could be integrated into either of the previous expansion options. The UASB system has hydraulic loading capacity of 1.7 MGD (including recycle) and organic loading capacity of 11 kg/m3-d. The current industrial flow of 0.2 MGD is 13% and 55% of the hydraulic capacity without and with recycle-flow, respectively. Likewise, the current organic loading rate of 2.3 kg/m3-d (based on historic industrial flow and characteristics) is less than 25% of the system capacity. Given that high-rate anaerobic reactors like UASBs are known to operate best at loading rates upwards of 5 kg/m3-d, and typically designed for 5-15 kg/m3-d, the current loading is sub-optimal for its best efficiency. This underutilization and sub-efficient use of the UASB leads to large amounts of energy and chemicals (nutrients) consumption in the current mode of operation.
These limitations can be addressed by co-treating sanitary sewage with the industrial flow in UASB reactors.
This would help to address the variable loading concerns currently experienced at the UASBs. A conceptual plan to implement this is shown below, and detailed design of this optimization can be developed once the concept’s pre-feasibility is established in discussion with the City and the O&M staff. This optimization consists of the following steps:
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Further improve the IWWTP screening and grit removal equipment to mitigate solids in the UASB.
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As the flows increase in the future, keep the UASB feed flow constant at 1.67 MGD while increasing the direct flow (more than 1.67 MGD) to the MBR system.
Figures 1 and 2 below show the current and proposed optimized operating modes of the IWWTP.
Figure 1 – Current Operating Mode
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Figure 2 – Proposed Optimized Operating Mode
This mode of operation will provide the following operational and capital benefits:
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Reduction in MBR loading by up to 65%, leading to corresponding reduction in aeration energy. This will also free up aeration capacity that would likely avoid any upsizing of the aeration system for the current upgrade.
Likely elimination of the need to expand bioreactors due to reduced loads and consequent lowering of the operating MLSS concentration. This may also lower the MBR system upsizing (additional membrane cassettes) while enhancing the membrane life.
Reduced waste activated sludge (WAS) production by over 50% because a majority of the COD will be removed under anaerobic conditions which has only 20% of the biomass yield compared to aerobic systems.
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Significant reduction or elimination of the UASBs’ nutrient requirements as raw sewage carries these in excess and will likely restore the nutrient balance in the blend.
Increase biogas production in the UASBs due to increased loading and biodegradable COD fraction in the UASBs’ feed.
Maintenance of Plant Operations
It is imperative for the IWWTP to continue operations with minimal impacts from this expansion, and the key to achieving this goal is the integration of our onsite O&M team into our project delivery team. A preliminary upgrade/expansion sequence was outlined in the 2023 IWWTP Capacity Expansion Evaluation and will be refined throughout this project based on the City’s direction on which expansion options will be included in this design. Our O&M team will work closely with our engineers to ensure required upgrades, additional treatment processes, as well as simple rearrangement of equipment is sequenced appropriately. In the event the IWWTP’s capacity is less than the total influent flows during construction, it is possible to bypass a portion of flow to VVWRA under certain conditions (listed below). However, our team will sequence the construction in a manner that results in minimal, if any, bypasses to VVWRA.
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VVWRA BYPASS SCENARIOS
J Bypass is unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury, or severe property damage.
J Unless there are no feasible alternatives, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities, retention of untreated wastes, or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime.
J VVWRA may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if VVWRA deter- mines that it will meet the conditions listed above.
Permitting
Woodard & Curran is intimately familiar with the IWWTP’s current WDR permit and will leverage this knowl- edge and experience to prepare the amendment to the permit. This process will begin with Woodard & Curran meeting with City staff to discuss items of potential concern, planned changes at the IWWTP, compli- ance considerations, expected and requested permit, preliminary contents for the Report of Waste Discharge (ROWD), permitting milestones, and schedule confirmation. Then, we will meet with the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Water Board) early in this process to gain a clear understanding of the Board’s priorities and expectations for the permit amendment. This is a critical step that will inform the ROWD application package level of effort and identification of items requiring special attention.
Following our meeting with the Regional Water Board, we will begin preparation of the ROWD and work closely with the City throughout this process. Key tasks will include a request for information, preparation of a draft and final ROWD, submission of the ROWD, and negotiation of the draft permit.
W&C will conduct an Antidegradation Analysis, as required for the ROWD, to evaluate whether the increase in flow is consistent with federal and state antidegradation policies in 40 CFR Section 131.12 and State Water Board Resolution 68-16. The Antidegradation Analysis report is expected to include the following primary elements:
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J Antidegradation analysis findings
The Regional Water Board will issue an Administrative Draft Order; the review period is typically only one week, so both Woodard & Curran will quickly provide suggested comments to the City for review and meet with City staff to determine the appropriate response to the Regional Water Board. Then, a Tentative Order will be issued by the Regional Water Board for additional input from the City and public comment. Our team will provide further review for the City, and if necessary, conduct additional research for citations of precedent-setting activity to give the City the best terms possible in the permit. Following the Regional Water Board’s formal response to comments, Woodard & Curran will review the revised Tentative Order for any new issues that arose and for consistency with previous negotiations and respond accordingly. If necessary, our team will assist the City in preparing a presentation for the Regional Water Board during the permit adoption hearing and attend alongside the City to respond to technical questions related to the permit. We do not anticipate this to be necessary due to our early engagement and cooperation with the Regional Water Board’s staff throughout previous stages in the process that should eliminate the need for a presentation or oral testimony from the City.
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Identification of Advanced Water Treatment Requirements
The City is currently undertaking a Citywide Recycled Water Conceptual Study that will provide a recom- mended pathway for the City to implement in order to utilize its recycled water in a way that provides the most benefit to the City, rate payers, and environment. Since groundwater recharge/IPR and DPR will likely be considered in that study, Woodard & Curran will take the initial steps to develop a conceptual approach to implementing advanced water treatment processes into the IWWTP for either IPR or DPR.
The requirements for both IPR and DPR are complex and rigorous, and our team of experts will work with the City to ensure City staff is fully aware of the regulatory, technical, and operational requirements to implement these processes. Below is a summary of the key provisions for both IPR and DPR processes:
PROVISION DESCRIPTION
Operator Certifications Required Intensive monitoring and oversight of operations is required, particularly with 24/7 Staffing for DPR for DPR. Therefore, the regulations require Drinking Water T-5 certifica- tion and Advanced Water Treatment Operator 5 certification for these processes.
Enhanced Source Control Robust source control program including establishment of a monitoring Required, Including Constituents program for early warning of potential issues, source control committee, of Emerging Concern (CECs) community outbreak surveillance program, local limits program for identified local contaminants in wastewater required for DPR. For IPR, enhanced source control is required but at a lower level of robustness.
Rigorous Chemical Control Multi-barrier treatment approach for controlling chemicals and CECs.
Monitoring and water quality sampling for chemical control at multiple steps in the process with operational triggers if minimum levels of treatment are not achieved.
Rigorous Pathogen Control Strictest requirements for pathogen reduction (DPR being more strin- gent than IPR) and continuous monitoring and operational triggers to divert the water if pathogen reduction drops below acceptable levels.
Direct Potable Reuse
Responsible Agency (DiPRRA)
Identification of a Direct Potable Reuse Responsible Agency (DiPRRA) who is ultimately responsible for compliance with the regulations. This is only applicable to DPR and is required to be a Drinking Water Provider (like the City.
This diagram on the following page outlines the processes that will be considered for providing advanced water treatment to the IWWTP’s effluent for potable reuse. Many of these processes are required for both IPR and DPR processes, and the only exception to this is that Ozonation and Biological Activated Carbon is only required for DPR.
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Because the City is still in the early stages of assessing the feasibility of implementing a potable reuse process, we will conduct a Conceptual Advanced Water Treatment Evaluation that will identify the steps required for the City to pursue potable reuse. This evaluation will be a high-level assessment that will provide the following outcomes:
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J Cost Estimates (Design, Piloting, Permitting, Construction, Operations) It is anticipated that the Citywide Recycled Water Conceptual Study will be completed during this evalua- tion, and the purpose of our Conceptual Advanced Water Treatment Evaluation will be to provide the City with the technical, regulatory, and financial information necessary to determine the feasibility of potable reuse within the City’s strategic plan. If the City wishes to continue the potable reuse planning process, our team is ready to negotiate an amendment to advance into subsequent phases of implementation.
Key Staff Availability
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Tony Elberti
Scott Goldman
Greg Sands
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Fiscal Planning
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Chris McMahon
Brian Wickes
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Scope
Our proposed scope of services for the Project is summarized below in three (3) phases as described in the RFP:
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Phase 2 – Final Design (30%-100%) Services
Phase 3 – Bidding and Construction Services
The fee for Project Management and Administration will be embedded in each phase of services and will be made proportional to the estimated level of effort and schedule for each phase of services.
Project Management and Administration
Project Administration: Project administration includes Project setup, invoices, coordination meetings, schedule development and monitoring, financial monitoring, and related work. The Project Manager/Deputy Project Manager and Project Assistant will conduct this work for the duration of the Project.
Project Meetings: The Project Delivery Team will meet weekly during the Project to discuss project design progress and any related issues with the City of Victorville. These periodic meetings will be conducted via teleconference.
Project Workshops: Woodard & Curran will conduct up to five (5) workshops with the City of Victorville, typically after each design milestone deliverable. The workshops will provide stakeholders with the opportu- nity for input on the design.
QA/QC: We will implement several Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) measures during the Project.
A team of senior experts, who are independent from the design team, will review the Project at the start and at the initial milestones. This Senior Technical Advisory Review, or STAR, will focus on big picture issues including operations, maintenance, constructability, opportunities for innovation, and a wide range of consid- erations to help the Project Team achieve overall Project success.
In addition, senior engineers will provide independent technical reviews of the designs, calculations, and drawings. These reviews focus on the design details.
Finally, via the workshops and design reviews (both internal and by the City), constructability, operability, and safety approaches will be validated.
Deliverables:
• Monthly invoice and progress report (pdf)
• Agenda, meeting materials, and minutes from workshops (pdf) Assumptions:
• Weekly, ½ hour teleconferences with City
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Phase 1: Preliminary Design (30%) Services
Woodard & Curran will prepare a Preliminary Design Report, complete with 30% design drawings, applicable design criteria and assumptions, a cost estimate, a Project implementation timeline (including detailed design), and recommendations for the detailed design. The preliminary design services will start with a kickoff meeting and site reconnaissance.
Project Management and Administration
Phase 1 is anticipated to take 12 months. Woodard & Curran will perform the aforementioned Project Management and Administration Services associated with Phase 1. Additionally, Woodard & Curran will perform the following:
Kickoff Meeting: Woodard & Curran will meet via teleconference with the City of Victorville to initiate the Project. The tentative agenda includes:
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Review City of Victorville’s goal and objectives
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Discussion of data needs from the City of Victorville
Review of logistics of communications, reviews, and other coordination items Initial Site Investigations
Site Visit: Up to three (3) members of our engineering team will conduct a site investigation to verify field conditions, obtain data needed for the detailed design, and identify potential field conditions that are not represented or that are inconsistent with record information. The engineers will meet with site personnel to obtain information. The scope will be primarily focused on verifying tie-in points for utilities and process equipment and reviewing existing control systems and requirements for the new system.
Initial Geotechnical Investigations: Woodard & Curran and SLR Consulting will conduct a desktop analysis and geotechnical survey at the proposed site for new treatment processes. The locations and scope of the investigations will be dependent on upgrading the existing IWWTP versus adding new treatment trains on an adjacent parcel.
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Investigating subsurface utility records, notifying utility owners of anticipated work and requesting current record information, and mapping known utilities prior to drilling.
Drilling borings or rock probes in the areas of future structures or along pipes routes. This scope assumes up to six borings advanced to depths of 30, 50, and 80 feet below ground surface using hollow-stem-au- ger drilling equipment.
• Obtaining samples and performing analyses to establish soil characteristics, groundwater levels, and soil chemistry.
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• Geotechnical recommendations including subgrade preparation, foundation and flooring design, dewa- tering during construction, soil bearing capacity, and seismic classifications.
The geotechnical investigations, findings, and recommendations will be recorded in a geotechnical report and included as an appendix to the Preliminary Design Report.
Financial Initiative Plan
Financial Initiative Plan: Woodard & Curran will develop a Financial Initiative Plan (FIP) that is tailored to the IWWTP expansion’s funding needs and will help the City develop a holistic plan to fund the Project. Funding programs whose drivers match specific elements of the City demographic characteristics and needs will be identified and evaluated for competitiveness and fit. Woodard and Curran will develop a demographic profile of the City to identify funding-related characteristics and will review available data associated with the IWWTP funding needs and technical plan. Using this data, our financial specialists will evaluate funding opportunities that best match the financial needs. As part of Woodard & Curran’s commitment to the City’s on-going success, the FIP is included at no additional cost. Specific components for the FIP include the following:
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Review each project element with appropriate City officials to provide the most current program information and best program fit.
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Identify funding shortfalls for the project.
Identify funding and financial agency opportunities for the projects and present alternative funding and finance agency requirements, notice of funding availability expectations, administrative requirements and process requirements.
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A Final FIP and presentation of findings and recommendations.
Conceptual Design
Conceptual Design: Based on our technical approach, Woodard & Curran will develop a conceptual design to meet the Project objectives. Key background information, performance parameters and potential technology, and layout alternatives will be identified. Woodard & Curran will then facilitate a Conceptual Design Workshop to present a summary of our understanding of the historical flows and loadings, confirm projections, and present initial design findings. Alternatives to meet the Project criteria will be presented and discussed.
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Based on the Conceptual Design Workshop, supplemental investigations will be scoped as needed to address data gaps and performed only as authorized by the City. For the purpose of the level of effort, the following is assumed to be required following the Conceptual Design Workshop:
• Topographic Survey: Its assumed Woodard & Curran’s subcontractor will conduct a topographic survey at the location of new tankage/processes. The survey will include topography (1-foot intervals) within the limits of work, surface features, above-grade utilities, and above-grade structures. The survey will incor- porate buried utilities available from existing site utility plans provided by the City of Victorville (in Civil 3D 2023). The surveyor will be licensed in the state of California. The deliverable will be a sealed PDF copy of the survey and an unsealed Civil 3D, 2023 file (complete with COGO points in accordance with Woodard & Curran standard layering and linetype standards).
• Geotechnical Investigations: No supplemental geotechnical investigations are required.
Utility Potholing: Utility potholing will be performed to verify City and utility infrastructure as needed to facil- itate improvements. Utilities known to be connection points for or in conflict with the Project will be located.
Where coordination is required, elevations of existing utilities will be mapped and provide to the applicable utility. Utilities will be updated on the design drawing basemap. If needed, Woodard & Curran will prepare Second Utility Notification Letters (Prepare to Relocate), Third Utility Notification Letters (Notice to Relocate), and if necessary, Fourth Utility Notification Letters (Notice to Relocate immediately).
Initial Permitting and Environmental Documentation
Environmental Constraints: Woodard & Curran and its subconsultants will perform the following and provide an Environmental Constraints section in the Preliminary Design Report. These field and desktop surveys will include the proposed seven acres where a second treatment train may be placed. The scope of work includes developing a constraints memorandum that includes evaluation and documentation of:
• Biological Resources: Reconnaissance of level field surveys with field notes, geospatial data, and the constraints memorandum to report common habitats and flora and fauna as well as special status species, and jurisdictional water features. A Biological Resources Technical Memorandum would be prepared and included as an Appendix to the environmental constraints report. • Cultural Resources: The results of the Record Search will be reviewed and evaluated to inform a site survey that will be used to identify and help avoid potential archaeological, historical, or Tribal cultural resources. A Cultural Resources Technical Memorandum would be prepared and included as an Appendix to the environmental constraints report.
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Recommendations for avoidance and minimization measures: Recommendations for avoiding potential impacts to resources identified or ways to reduce potential impacts will be incorporated into the report and used to help inform design.
Permitting Strategy: The Environmental Constraints section will include a preliminary identification of environmental permits likely to be required. Potential permits will be summarized in table format with brief description of permit name and jurisdictional agency, permit trigger, approximate timeline, and the likelihood of the permit being required.
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for the Project to be incorporated into the Engineering Report. This work is limited to the identification of the needs and generic anticipated timelines of approval.
California Environmental Quality Act Compliance & Permitting Woodard & Curran will support the City in the preparation of CEQA compliance documents. Woodard & Curran will use the findings of the Environmental Constraints in the Preliminary Design Report to inform the preparation of an Initial Study and assumed Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND). The IS/MND will follow the CEQA Guidelines and evaluate impacts as listed in CEQA Appendix G. After the City’s approval of the Project Description, Woodard & Curran will prepare the following:
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a Screencheck Draft IS/MND,
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a draft Notice of Intent of Availability.
The IS/MND would at a minimum include the following sections:
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Introduction: This section provides a preamble to the document with an explanation of CEQA requirements.
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Project Description: A draft of the Project Description will be provided to the City for approval before the Administrative Draft is prepared. The Project Description will be updated as needed throughout the permitting process.
Environmental Impact Analysis: Woodard & Curran will follow the CEQA Appendix G checklist to evaluate potential impacts of the selected Project.
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References
New Waste Discharge Requirements Permit Amendment
Woodard & Curran will perform the following tasks in assistance with the City’s permit renewal, including permitting the increased flow.
Report of Waste Discharge (ROWD) Strategy: Woodard & Curran will conduct the perform the following in support of the ROWD renewal:
• Project Kick-off Meeting: Schedule, prepare an agenda, and lead, a permitting specific kick-off meeting with City staff to discuss issues of potential concern, planned changes at the IWWTP, compliance considerations, expected and requested Permit changes, preliminary contents for the ROWD, project milestones, and proposed project schedule.
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Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Board) Coordination: Conduct a workshop to under- stand Regional Board priorities and expectations related to the Permit amendment.
Permit Strategy Meeting: Develop a strategy based on insights from the Regional Board Workshop.
Conduct a meeting with City staff to present and refine an appropriate permit amendment strategy.
ROWD Application: Woodard & Curran will collaborate with the City in the preparation of the ROWD appli- cation package. The Woodard & Curran team will prepare the draft ROWD in accordance with the following sub-tasks:
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Request for Information: Collect and review available facilities descriptions, as-builts and water quality data that are needed for the ROWD preparation. Conduct a gap analysis to determine what additional information is needed in order to complete the ROWD application package.
Prepare Draft ROWD: Produce a draft ROWD permit renewal application package for City review and comment. Draft package will include a cover letter, required forms (Form 200 & any required forms from the Regional Board), facility and infrastructure descriptions, requested changes to the current Permit, and any special technical analyses completed that may be requested by the Regional Board. Following City review of the ROWD application package, a meeting will be held to discuss City comments. • Antidegradation Analysis: As required as part of the ROWD, conduct an Antidegradation Analysis to evaluate whether the increase in flow is consistent with federal and state antidegradation policies in 40 CFR Section 131.12 and State Water Board Resolution 68-16. The Antidegradation Analysis report is expected to include the following primary elements:
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Negotiate Permit: Immediately following Regional Board issuance of an Administrative Draft Order, review the Administrative Draft Order and provide suggested comments to the City for review. Meet (vir- tually) with the City to discuss sug¬gested Administrative Draft comments. (Typically, the Regional Water Board provides approximately one week to review the Administrative Draft Order and submit comments.
Given the short review period, meetings associated with the review of the Administrative Draft Order will be held virtually.) Produce final comments, including City input, for submittal to the Regional Board.
Correspond with Regional Water Board staff, as necessary, to answer questions and negotiate permit terms and conditions.
• Tentative Order: Review the Tentative Order, following issuance by the Regional Water Board, and provide suggested comments to the City for review. Meet with the City to discuss suggested Tentative Order comments. If necessary, conduct additional research for citations of precedent-setting activity.
Produce final comments for submittal to the Regional Water Board. Correspond and meet with Regional Water Board and City staff, as necessary, to answer ques¬tions and negotiate permit language. •
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If requested by the City, assist in preparing a presentation for delivery in front of the Regional Board during the Permit adoption hearing. If the Permit is not in the consent calendar, assist the City in prepar- ing for the adoption hearing and attend to help answer any technical questions. 30% Design Documents
Basemapping: In addition to leveraging existing IWWTP record information and drawings, Woodard & Curran will perform a three-dimensional (3D) scan of the existing facilities that will be integrated into the design. The D.16Project CC24-099
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scope will include applicable above ground and visible buildings, structures, equipment, piping, and cable tray. The extent of the scanning will be established during the Conceptual Design Workshop. Note that the original design of the IWWTP was completed in a program known as MEP which is not directly compatible with the current standard of 3D design (Revit 2024).
30% Drawings: Woodard & Curran will develop the 30% preliminary design that defines the design basis for the different disciplines. It will incorporate design standards established by the City of Victorville and by authorities having jurisdiction. Woodard & Curran will summarize the design criteria necessary for each discipline. Woodard & Curran will prepare preliminary drawings including civil/site, process mechanical, electrical and instrumentation as follows:
• Civil/Site - includes existing and proposed site layouts, utility identification, rights-of-way and easement identification, grading, site constraints, initial erosion and sedimentation details and post-construction stormwater management.
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30% Opinion of Probable Construction Cost: Woodard & Curran will prepare a Class 3 opinion of probable construction cost (30% cost estimate) as defined by the AACE to develop a summary of capital expenditures (CAPEX) using the 30% design drawings. A Class 3 estimate is a Project Budget Estimate or Funding Request Estimate. The expected accuracy for Class 3 estimates typically ranges from -20 to +30 percent. We will also prepare a cost estimate for IWWTP operations expenditures (OPEX). The cost estimating methodology will be provided as an appendix to the Preliminary Design Report.
Preliminary Design Report: We will prepare an Engineering Design Report that summarizes the design criteria and rationale as described below:
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Historical and Projected influent flows and loadings
Summary of effluent water quality criteria
Project alternatives analysis
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30% Cost Estimate
Summary of financial funding opportunities
Conceptual Full Advanced Treatment Design
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» Identification of the steps and upgrades needed for the IWWTP to provide advanced treatment for potable reuse with regards to meeting regulatory requirements and to developing design documents.
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Preliminary sizing of the Department of Drinking Water’s standard DPR treatment train process components for the City of Victorville’s application.
Development of a facility approach, including planimetric layout, location, and waste stream management.
• Project delivery options and next steps
30% Design Workshop and Review: We will facilitate a workshop with City of Victorville to review the draft Preliminary Design Report. Following the workshop, Woodard & Curran will incorporate the City’s consoli- dated comments into the final Preliminary Design Report
Phase 1 Deliverables: The deliverables for this phase include:
• Draft and Final Preliminary Design Report (pdf), including:
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Written acknowledgements from utility owners of data request Biological Resources Technical Memorandum
Cultural Resources Technical Memorandum
Topographical survey (sealed PDF and unsealed Civil 3D 2024 .dwg format) Utility Potholing Findings (pdf)
• Initial Study and assumed Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND)(pdf), including an Administrative Draft IS/MND, a Screencheck Draft IS/MND, a public draft IS/MND, and a draft Notice of Intent of Availability. •
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Responses to City’s 30% Design Workshop
Financial Initiative Plan
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Phase 1 Assumptions: The following assumptions are included in this phase of services:
• Drawings will illustrate the “design intent” and not “as-built” conditions. For example, if pipes or conduits sag slightly, they will be drawn as straight lines without the sag. Building walls will be drawn as plumb even if they are slightly out of plumb. Modeling the existing IWWTP will be based on a Level of Development (LOD) level 200 in accordance with the American Institute of Architects. •
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For the basemapping, the surveyor will condition the scan through Recap to remove extraneous or reflected content and convert the resulting point cloud into Rcp or Rcs format for direct import to Revit 2024.
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Water sampling and laboratory costs for advanced treatment water quality characterization will not exceed $5,000.
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The IS/MND is the appropriate documentation.
Project specific technical analysis will be completed based on general industry practices.
All submittals will be done electronically and the City will be responsible for distribution of all public noticing.
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It is assumed public comments will be limited and no response to comments would be necessary.
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» Required items, such as sewer collection system materials and age, and lift station details, will be requested from the City.
» Kickoff, RWB, and Strategy Meetings will be virtual.
Drawings, Specifications, and Cost Estimates
» Below is the estimated sheet list, which is based on a $45 to $55M wastewater treatment capital improvement project (without advanced treatment) to achieve a 4.95 MGD capacity and used as the basis for the fee estimate.
DELIVERABLE SHEET SUMMARY 30% DESIGN
GENERAL
CIVIL
1 4
ARCHITECTURAL
STRUCTURAL
HVAC
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0 PLUMBING
PROCESS
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PID 0
MECHANICAL
INSTRUMENTATION
ELECTRICAL
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13 0
0 22
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City will provide the City’s “boiler plate” front end specification documents.
The specifications will be issued in CSI format for Divisions 02 through 46.
The Opinion of Probable Project costs will be presented to the City with each deliverable in accordance with AACE estimating procedures. The appropriate level of contingency will be included for the respective design level of detail.
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Project is intended to be designed in Revit and exports to AutoCAD format will be generated for City’s use.
Non-standard design features will be provided to the City for approval, as needed.
Phase 1 is anticipated to take 12 months.
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Phase 2: Final Design (30%-100%) Services
Once Phase 1 is completed and accepted by the City and the level of effort for Phase 2 is better understood, the scope and budget for Phases 2 will be updated and approved by the City before proceeding. Phase 2 includes the final design efforts for developing the 60%, 90%, and 100% design deliverables (plans, specifica- tions and cost estimates). Phase 2 is anticipated to take 18 months.
Project Management and Administration
Woodard & Curran will perform the aforementioned Project Management and Administration Services associated with Phase 2.
60%, 90% and 100% Final Design Documents
Based on the accepted Preliminary Design Report Woodard & Curran will develop a series of milestone design packages – 60%, 90% and 100% Final – for the City’s review. The packages will include drawings and specifications prepared in accordance with CSI and Woodard & Curran design standards and will be detailed to a level that is proportional to the design’s completion. The appropriate level of contingency will be included for the respective design level of detail. The attached drawing list is an estimate of the drawings that will be provided throughout Phase 2. Comments from the City will be logged and responded to with or before the subsequent design milestone.
Drawings will include existing applicable and any future necessary rights-of-way modifications and easements.
Phase 2 Deliverables: The deliverables for this phase include:
• Design Package for City Review, include drawings, specifications, and construction cost estimate, at the following milestones (3 hardcopy and 1 pdf):
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60% Design
90% Design
100% Final Design (with AutoCAD format files)
Phase 2 Assumptions: The following assumptions are included in this phase of services:
Drawings, Specifications, and Cost Estimates•
» Below is the estimated sheet list, which is based on a $45M to $55M wastewater treatment capital improvement project (without advanced treatment) to achieve 4.95 MGD capacity and used as the basis for the fee estimate.
DELIVERABLE SHEET SUMMARY 60% DESIGN 90% DESIGN 100% DESIGN
GENERAL
CIVIL
2 16
0 2
21 10
9 2
23 12
13 3
ARCHITECTURAL
STRUCTURAL
HVAC
6 0 3
PLUMBING
PROCESS
PID
0 3 3
4 4 4
22 22 22
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DELIVERABLE SHEET SUMMARY
MECHANICAL
60% DESIGN 90% DESIGN 100% DESIGN
27 0
37 61
43 61INSTRUMENTATION
ELECTRICAL 22
99 53 60
TOTAL 225 246
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City will provide the City’s “boiler plate” front end specification documents.
The specifications will be issued in CSI format for Divisions 02 through 46.
The Opinion of Probable Project costs will be presented to the City with each deliverable in accordance with AACE estimating procedures. The appropriate level of contingency will be included for the respective design level of detail.
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Project is intended to be designed in Revit and exports to AutoCAD format will be generated for City’s use.
Non-standard design features will be provided to the City for approval, as needed.
Phase 2 is anticipated to take 18 months.
Phase 3 – Bidding and Construction Services
Once Phase 2 is completed and accepted by the City, and the level of effort for Phase 3 is better understood, the scope and budget for Phases 3 will be updated and approved by the City before proceeding. Phase 3 includes the advertising and construction support services. Phase 3 is anticipated to take 24 months.
Recently, we have experienced market/supply-chain impacts with construction associated with specialty equipment, materials, and delivery – especially electrical equipment. We will leverage that experience and identify long lead time equipment deliveries that may impact the overall construction schedule and can develop solutions for procurement to mitigate construction impacts.
Project Management and Administration
Woodard & Curran will perform the aforementioned Project Management and Administration Services associated with Phase 3.
Advertising Support: Woodard & Curran will performing the following services to support the advertising phase of the Project.
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Pre-bid Meeting – Attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting, coordinate on a meeting agenda with the City, and provide the City with meeting minutes.
Questions and Addenda During Advertising – Respond in writing to questions regarding the technical provisions, the design drawings, and conflicts in the design during the bidding process and before the pre-construction meeting.
• Conformed Documents – Woodard & Curran will prepare conformed drawings following the construction bid.
Construction Support:
• Meetings – Woodard & Curran will attend the mandatory pre-construction meeting and bi-weekly con- struction meetings.
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Requests for Information (RFls) – Woodard & Curran will respond to RFIs regarding technical provisions, routed from the Contractor via the Construction Manager.
Contract Change Orders (CCOs) – Woodard & Curran will assist as needed in evaluating CCOs by the Contractor. Woodard & Curran will revise drawings as requested by the City.
Submittals Reviews – Woodard & Curran will review Contractor submittals, including shop drawings, product submittals, O&M manuals, warranties, and guarantees, as requested by the City or its Construction Manager, for general conformance with the design intent of the contract documents. • Inspection:
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Woodard & Curran will assist in the selection of, and coordinate with, material testing firm and review test results as needed.
Woodard & Curran will periodically review the inspector’s running work deficiencies list and the punch list.
Woodard & Curran will conduct a final inspection. Following the final inspection, Woodard & Curran will issue a final construction affidavit indicating that the work has been generally completed in accordance with the contract documents to the best of our knowledge, information, and belief based on periodic observations of the Work.
• Record Drawings: Woodard & Curran will incorporate all “as-built” comments prepared by the contractor and the Project inspector on the signed design plans.
Phase 3 Deliverables: The deliverables for this phase include:
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Prebid meeting agenda and minutes (pdf)
Bid document addenda (pdf)
Conformed drawings and specifications (pdf, AutoCAD format) Responses to RFIs, reviews of submittals and resubmittals, and CCOs evaluations (pdf) Record drawings (pdf, AutoCAD format)
Final inspection affidavit (pdf)
Phase 3 Assumptions: The following assumptions are included in this phase of services:
• The City/City will have copies of the design drawings and contract specifications reproduced for advertis- ing purposes.
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One, consolidated addenda will be prepared.
The level of effort for construction support services is based on 24 months of construction. The 24-month schedule shall begin when the City issues a Notice-to-Proceed to the most responsible and responsive general contractor (contractor) or executes a contract with said contractor, whichever comes first. •
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Construction manager will facilitate 1-hr construction meetings, twice a month, for the duration of the Project.
Woodard & Curran will be tasked with the following:
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One to two site visits per month during construction to inform RFIs and CCOs. 150 submittals reviews, with 75 resubmittals reviews (approximately 2hrs each) 75 RFIs responses (approximately 8hrs each)
20 CCOs (approximately 8hrs each)
1 final inspection site visit
• Record drawings will be provided to the City and approved prior to the release of the final progress payment. Record drawings will be based upon the contractor’s as-built drawings and the inspector’s comments; Woodard & Curran does not warrant the accuracy of the as-builts.
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Schedule
E | SCHEDULE
Woodard and Curran has prepared the following schedule to inform the City of our intended design timeline for Phase 1. To start, we estimate that Phase 1 can be completed in 12-months. Phase 1 includes a concep- tual design effort to zero-in on the pathway the City wants to take. While the conceptual design delays the start of certain field activities and the 30% design package preparations, the conceptual design effort allows Woodard & Curran and the City to communicate, confirm, and memorialize the key design objectives and parameters of the Project. The goal of the conceptual design effort is to mitigate the risk of delays during the detailed design effort (e.g., reduce the magnitude of supplemental field activities; provide early identification of unintended design consequences), ultimately saving time and cost. The permitting effort will evolve based upon regulator feedback and Project direction, and will continue into Phase 2.
We estimate Phase 2 to take 18-months. The total design duration (Phase 1 and Phase 2) is estimated to take 30-months.
There are opportunities to accelerate the schedule, if desired by the City.
J If the number of process upgrade options to meet the design objectives are quickly identified, screened, and evaluated through a series of early workshop efforts between Woodard & Curran and the City, the project definition for the 30% design package can be accelerated by several weeks, possibly months. One way to achieve this acceleration could be to have the first technical workshop immediately following the kickoff meeting (same day).
J Additionally, the schedule below assumes up to four weeks between each deliverable for the City’s initial review, for a deliverable workshop, and for the City to compile their comments. If the City can commit to faster review periods, the Phase 1 and Phase 2 durations can be further reduced.
J The 18-month duration for Phase 2 assumes that there could be pause in the technical work while an amendment/authorization to proceed occurs between the Phase 1 completion and the Phase 2 com- mencement. If the City is willing to validate/negotiate the scope and budget for Phase 2 during the Phase 1 development, additional months of the overall duration could be saved.
We greatly appreciate the opportunity to meet with the City to better understand your schedule drivers and anticipated duration for amendments/authorizations and deliverable reviews and optimize the Project Schedule accordingly.
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Phase 1 Timeline
Phases 1-3 Timelines
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Appendix A.
RFP# CC24-099 IWWTP EXPANSION 2024
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT
SECTION C
SUBMISSION CERTIFICATION
I hereby submit to the City of Victorville the following proposal for work outlined in the Technical Provisions and Scope entitled “IWWTP EXPANSION 2024, CC24-099”. All of the following documents (check below) are completed, fully executed, and included in my cost proposal as required in the request for quote document:
Statement of Qualifications
Submission Certification
Consultant Identification
Customer Reference
Worker’s Compensation Certification
Signature Authorization
Questionnaire
Non-Collusion Declaration
Additional Information
Debarred Certification Acknowledgement
Acknowledgement Pages for All Addenda (if any)
My signature on this Submittal Certification is affirmation that all items listed above are fully completed and executed and are hereby submitted with the proposal as required. I understand that failure to complete and/or submit any of the required documents may be cause for rejection of my cost proposal.
Company Name
Scott Goldman, Vice President5/17/2024
re Date Printed Name and Title
949.420.5314
_______________Telephone Number
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CONSULTANT IDENTIFICATION
1. 2.
3. 4.
5. 6.
7. Legal name of Consultant: __W _o _o _d _a _r _ d _& __C _u _r _ r_ a_ n_ , _ In_ c _ .________________________ 515 S. Flower Street, 18th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071 Street Address: ____________________________________________________ 515 S. Flower Street, 18th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071 Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________ 213.223.9460
Business Telephone: ________________________________________________ 213.223.9461Facsimile Telephone: ____________________________________ Email Address: [email protected]
Engineering Firm
Type of Business: ________________________________________ Sole Proprietor Partnership Corporation Other: __________ If corporation, indicate State where incorporated: _ M __a _ in_ e _____________________
8. Business License number issued by the City where the Consultant’s principal place of business is located.
0002992053-0001-1 Los Angeles, CA
Issuing City: ______________________________
Number:
#01-0363222
Federal Tax Identification Number: _____________________________________
9. Scott Goldman10.
11. 12.
Consultant's Project Manager: ___________________________________________ Federal Tax Identification Number: _ # _ 0 _ 1 _ -_ 0_ 3_ 6_ 3_ 2 _ 2 _ 2 _____________________________ Name and Title of Authorized to sign Legal Document: Scott Goldman, Vice President ___________________________________________________________________ 27 RFP# CC24-099 IWWTP EXPANSION 2024
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CUSTOMER REFERENCES
Woodard & Curran, Inc.
Consultant: ____________________________________________________________
LIST THREE AGENCIES YOU HAVE DONE BUSINESS WITH WITHIN THE LAST THREE
YEARS WITH SIMILAR PROJECT
1. 2.
3. Name of Agency
Address
Encina Wastewater Authority
6200 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92011
Scott McClelland, General ManagerContact Person Name:
Contact Person Phone:
Contact Fax:
760.268.8837
N/A
Contact Email:
Name of Agency
Address
[email protected]
City of Malibu
23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, California 90265-4861
Robert Duboux, Public Works Director/City EngineerContact Person Name:
Contact Person Phone:
Contact Fax:
310.456.2489, ext 339
N/A
Contact Email:
Name of Agency
Address
[email protected]
City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Contact Person Name:
Contact Person Phone:
Contact Fax:
Tom Kapushinski, Senior Engineer/Project Manager
650.329.2287
N/A
Contact Email: [email protected]
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WORKERS' COMPENSATION CERTIFICATE
The Consultant shall execute the following form as required by the California Labor Code, Sections 1860 and 1861:
I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for workers' compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and on behalf of my firm, I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the services of any contract entered into. _____ ___W _o _o _d _a _r _ d _& __C _u _r _ r_ a_ n_ , _ In_ c _ .___________________ Company Name
Scott Goldman 0002992053-0001-01____________________________ ________________________________________ Printed Name Business License Number
Vice President 5/17/2024____________________________ ________________________________ Title Date
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SIGNATURE AUTHORIZATION
Woodard & Curran, Inc.Contractor/Consultant:____________________________________________________ A. I hereby certify that I have the authority to offer this proposal/bid to City of Victorville for the above listed individual or company. I certify that I
company in a contract should I be successful in my p
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orThe following information relates to the legal Contractor list a company. Place check marks as appropriate:
1. If successful, the contract language should refer to me as:
_____An Individual
_____A Partnership, Partners’ names:
_____A Company
_____A Corporation
#01-03632222. My tax identification number is______________________________________ (For individuals, this number is usually the Social Security Number)
3. ____I am a certified small business and Small Business Preference is applicable to this proposal/bid. A copy of my certification from the Office of Small and Minority Business is attached.
_____I have recently filed for Small Business Preference but have not yet received certification.
_____I am not a Small Business.
4. _____My business is owned by a minority whose ethnicity is: ___________ _____My business is owned by a woman.
_____My business is owned by a disabled veteran.
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QUESTIONNAIRE
In accordance with PCC Section 10162, the Consultant shall complete, under penalty of perjury, the following questionnaire:
Has the Consultant, any officer of the Consultant, or any employee of the Consultant who has a proprietary interest in the Consultant, ever been disqualified, removed, or otherwise prevented from bidding on, or completing a Federal, State, or local government project because of a violation of law or a safety regulation?
Yes _______ No ______
If the answer is yes, explain the circumstances in the following space:
NOTE: This questionnaire constitutes a part of the Proposal and signature on the signature portion of this Proposal shall constitute signature of this questionnaire. 31 RFP# CC24-099 IWWTP EXPANSION 2024
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NON-COLLUSION DECLARATION
TO BE SIGNED BY CONSULTANT AND SUBMITTED WITH BID
The undersigned declares:
Vice President Woodard & Curran, Inc.
I am the ________________ of ______________________, the party making the foregoing bid.The bid is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization, or corporation. The bid is genuine and not collusive or sham.
The consultant has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other consultant to put in a false or sham bid. The consultant has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any consultant or anyone else to put in a sham bid, or to refrain from bidding. The consultant has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the bid price of the consultant or any other consultant, or to fix any overhead, profit, or cost element of the bid price, or of that of any other consultant. All statements contained in the bids are true. The consultant has not, directly or indirectly, submitted his or her bid price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto, to any corporation, partnership, company, association, organization, proposal depository, or to any member or agent thereof, to effectuate a collusive or sham bid, and has not paid, and will not pay, any person or entity for such purpose.
Any person executing this declaration on behalf of the consultant that is a corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or any other entity, hereby represents that he or she has full power to execute, and does execute, this declaration on behalf of the consultant.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct and that this declaration is executed on _ 5 _ /1_7 _/ _ 2 _ 4 _ [date], at _I _ r_ v i_ n _ e __________ California[City], ______________________[State].
Woodard & Curran, Inc.
_______ _________________________________________
Company Name
Scott Goldman Vice President________________________________ _____________________________________ Printed Name Title
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please provide any additional information which will be helpful in evaluating your proposal.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Program
Woodard & Curran has an established company-wide
quality assurance/quality control program. Our projects are subject to the QA/QC Program and Woodard &
Curran holds project managers accountable for project
quality under the program. At project start, the project manager completes a QA/QC Plan. The Plan identifies
technical issues that would require extraordinary quality control reviews, establishes the quality control budget, outlines project deliverables and schedule, and assigns quality control review responsibilities. QA/QC Program
features include:
Senior Technical and Approach Review (STAR) Workshops. Woodard & Curran conducts STAR workshops early in project development to assure that the team is taking an appropriate approach towards the technical work. Experienced senior engineers comprise the STAR committee to provide input on the technical issues and overall project approach.
Project Audits. Operations managers and the Woodard & Curran QA Committee are responsible for auditing projects to ensure timely and efficient project execution. Audits often result in identifying additional resource needs and resolving project management issues, including extra work, budget shortfalls, and schedule slippage.
Quality Control Reviews. Project work products undergo senior review prior to client submittal. The QA/QC Plan identifies reviewers for major deliverables and the project manager is responsible for seeing that these reviews are undertaken and appropriate. The project team initiates follow up actions. Woodard & Curran design submittals are thoroughly reviewed by senior Woodard & Curran engineering staff. Calculations, design criteria, equipment selection, drawings, specifications are subject to review in our process.
Management Tools. Woodard & Curran uses several management tools to ensure that high quality deliverables are submitted on time and within budget. One of the key approaches we employ on a project to ensure that both budget and schedule targets are met is earned value analysis, also called Integrated Schedule and Budget Management. We also employ a monthly “look ahead” analysis to assess upcoming work and predict changes to the schedule that might occur as we move forward in completion of the plan.
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DEBARRED CERTIFICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
(a)(1) The Offeror/Consultant certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that— (i) The Offeror/Consultant and/or any of its Principals— (A) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, or declared ineligible for the award of contracts by any Federal agency; (B) Have not, within a three-year period preceding this solicitation, been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for: commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) contract or subcontract; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes relating to the submission of bids; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, tax evasion, violating Federal criminal tax laws, or receiving stolen property;
(C) Are not presently indicted for, or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity with, commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (a)(1)(i)(B) of this provision;
(ii) The Offeror/Consultant has not, within a three-year period preceding this offer, had one or more contracts terminated for default by any Federal agency. (2) “Principal,” for the purposes of this certification, means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a division or business segment; and similar positions).
This Certification Concerns a Matter Within the Jurisdiction of an Agency of the United States and the Making of a False, Fictitious, or Fraudulent Certification May Render the Maker Subject to Prosecution Under Section 1001, Title 18, United States Code. (b) The Offeror/Consultant shall provide immediate written notice to the City if, at any time prior to contract award, the Offeror/Consultant learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances. (c) A certification that any of the items in paragraph (a) of this provision exists will not necessarily result in withholding of an award under this solicitation. However, the certification will be considered in connection with a determination of the Offeror’s/Consultant’s responsibility.
Failure of the Offeror/Consultant to furnish a certification or provide such additional information as requested by the City may render the Offeror/Consultant nonresponsible. (d) Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render, in good faith, the certification required by paragraph (a) of this provision. The knowledge and information of an Offeror/Consultant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings. (e) The certification in paragraph (a) of this provision is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when making award. If it is later determined that the Offeror/Consultant 34 knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the City, the City may terminate the contract resulting from this solicitation for default.
The Offeror/Consultant certifies that the foregoing is true and correct:
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April 29, 2024
ADDENDUM # 1
This Addendum constitutes additional information and serves to clarify questions and issues. This will be considered to b e part of the City of Victorville "IWWTP EXPANSION 2024 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT", Project #CC24-099
STATEMENT: RFP SUBMISSION DUE DATE HAS BEEN
EXTENDED TO MAY 22ND 2024 AT 2:00 P.M.
1. QUESTION: Regarding Page 17: Design, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E):
1. Design Standards
A. Deviations from EPA, Greenbook, AWWA, or City/City standards shall be indicated, and any exceptions shall require approval by the City/City. If there are additional non-standard design features, approval must be obtained by the City/City. 30%, 60%, 90% 100%, & Final submittals, including at least one meeting for each submittal/review.
Final plan set shall be printed on Mylar and wet stamped ...
Reproduction of wet-stamped Mylar drawings for final deliverables will be a significant cost for the City to incur and will complicate the Deliverable schedule due to the additional time required to produce this particular format. Our stand practice is to incorporate electronic seals and signatures and provide PDF and hard copies of drawings in accordance with the Submittal Requirements. Will this be acceptable?
ANSWER: The City legal department requires final plans to be printed on mylar and wet- stamped and signed bya C A licensed Civil Engineer. W e cannot deviate from this requirement.
2. QUESTION: Regarding Page 20: Submittal Requirements
F. All drawings shall be preparedi n AutoCAD. All drawings are to be the property of the City/City at all times and shall be submitted to the City/Cityi n hardcopy, along with electronic files, upon completion or as otherwise directed by the City/City.
We prefer to provide any interim deliverables or progress setsi n PDF format. The 30%, 60%, 90%, and 100% Deliverables will be providedi n accordance with section A of the Submittal Requirements as 3 hard copies of drawings and specifications. We also prefer to provide an electronic copy of each Deliverablei n a PDF format. We suggest turning over the AutoCAD exports only during the 100% Deliverable from a consistency perspective,i n accordance with our electronic file release policy. As-Builts from the Contractor will be issuedi n electronic PDF format. Will this be acceptable?
ANSWER: In most cases w e will only request FINAL cad files. However, we wish to reserve the right to receive cad files at any stage of the design process, if requested. This should not incur any substantial additional cost to provide copies of these, if so requested.
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3. QUESTION: Regarding Page 22: DELIVERABLES (for RFP)
Submit 3 printed sets of the proposal, plus 1 seti n PDF format on CD and "Thumb drive".
We will supply 3 printed sets of the proposal for delivery; however, due to potential security issues with external storage devices, we prefer to provide an electronic copy of the proposal i n PDF format through a secure OneDrive link. Is this acceptable? ANSWER: A OneDrive link will be acceptable.
4. QUESTION: Please confirm that our cost proposal and Company Rate Sheets are to b e submittedi n the same separate sealed envelope.
ANSWER: Cost proposal and rates sheet may be (and typically are) in the same envelope.
Most importantly, these two items must not be in the same envelope as the written proposal.
STATEMENT:
SCOPE OF SERVICES - PHASE I - ADDED ONE MORE SERVICE (LINE#10} TO THE NINE SERVICES ALREADY LISTED FROM THE ORIGINAL RFP:
Phase I - 30%. This phase of work i s a very critical step and i s currently budgeted in the FY 23-24 Operating Budget because it is necessary to clearly identify exactly what must b e done i n subsequent phases of work, prior to proceeding. The following is a summary of the anticipated services of the consultantassociated with this phase:
1. The Consultant shall visit and familiarize themselves with current IWWTP and the current conditions of the plant (The City's record drawings can be found in Appendix A of this RFP).
2. Meet with City staff and other selected City stakeholders to review project goals.
3. Prepare documentation to justify the needs of the City. 4 . Conduct a property evaluation to determine the most suitable footprint for expansion.
5. Provide subsurface exploratory soil borings on site to confirm subsurface conditions as needed for design.
6 . Conduct preliminary permitting activities with the permitting authorities (WWRA and/or Lahontan Water Quality Control Board).
7. Identify any potential alternative energy solutions and sustainable design elements that can b e incorporated into the new facility to assist the communityi n developing an energy efficient facility.
8. Provide a conceptual cost estimate for the IWWTP expansion and screening system replacement/upgrade at the existing plant.
9. Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E). The Consultant shall prepare 30% plans,i n accordance with DESIGN, PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES (PS&E) section of this RFP.
1O. Identify steps and upgrades needed to enable the plant to provide both "Full Advanced Treatment", including Reverse Osmosis + Brine Disposal and PROJECT CC24-099 ADDENDUM # 1 Page 2 of 2
Advanced Treatment Disinfection; and Additional Process for Direct Potable Reuse (DPR), including Ozone + Biologically Activated Carbon (BAC)
BIDDER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Please confirm receipt of this Addendum #1, CC24-099, by attaching the signed acknowledgment to your bid proposal. Failure to acknowledge receipt of this addendum may result in yourproposal being rejected as non-responsive. The undersigned acknowledges- receipt of ADDENDUM #1:
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Receipt acknowledged and conditions agreed to this 2024 Bidder: _ W _ _ o _ o _ d _ a _
Scott Goldman
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CITY APPROVAL:
Fredy Bonilla
City Engineer
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ADDENDUM#2
This Addendum constitutes additional information and serves to clarify questions and issues. This will b e considered to be part of the City of Victorville "IWWTP EXPANSION 2024 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT", Project #CC24-099
1 . QUESTION: With regards to the recent scope requirement from Addendum # 1 - Identify steps and upgrades needed to enable the plant to provide both "Full Advanced Treatment", including Reverse Osmosis + Brine Disposal and Advanced Treatment Disinfection; and Additional Process for Direct Potable Reuse (DPR), including Ozone+ Biologically Activated Carbon (BAC), can you clarify the level of effort the Cityi s anticipating for this deliverable? Does the City anticipate having a detailed 30% Preliminary Design Report for advanced treatment similar to the deliverable that will be created for the IWWTP expansion, or does the City want a more conceptual "10% Design" effort for the advanced treatment component? ANSWER: Although the decision to implement "Full Advanced Treatment and Advanced Treatment Disinfection has not been made, the level of effort that a consultant should anticipate being required for this phase should b e sufficient to "clearly identify exactly what must be done in subsequent phases of work" (As it states in the RFP). The RFP presumes that level to be 30%, which might be considered a subjective term. The consultant should therefore budget the proper cost needed to provide the level of effort that they feel is necessary to meet that stated goal.
Please keepi n mind that the selection is based upon qualifications, the written proposal, and the ranking criteria showni n the RFP, not on cost. As it states in the RFP, "the City/District will enter negotiations with the top- ranked consultant, with the goal of agreeing on a final contract that will deliver to the City/District the services and/or products required at reasonable and fair compensation." STATEMENT:
1. SECTION B SCOPE OF SERVICES PHASE Ill 1B DELETING PRE-BID MEETING " 1 b. Pre-bid meeting - The consultant shall attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting"
2. Questions are due on May 15, 2024, at 12:00 p.m.
BIDDER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Please confirm receipt of this Addendum #2, CC24-099, by attaching the signed acknowledgment to your bid proposal. Failure to acknowledge receipt of this addendum may result in your proposal being rejected as non- responsive. The undersigned acknowledges- receipt of ADDENDUM #2:
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CITY APPROVAL:
City Engineer
PROJECT CC24-099 ADDENDUM #2 Page 1 of 1
Appendix B.
Scott Goldman, pe, bcee
Project Manager
Education Professional Associations
• Water Environment Federation
• American Water Works Association
• American Public Works Association
• American Academy of Environmental
Engineers
• Masters, Environmental Engineering,
University of Southern California
• Bachelors, Civil / Environmental
Engineering, University of California-Los
Angeles
• Orange County Chapter of WateReuse
Association, Chapter TrusteeRegistration
• Professional Engineer - CA 33041, AZ
18397, NV 10342
• Board Certified Environmental Engineer
Professional Profile
Scott has over 40 years of experience in the planning, design, and construction of a variety of wastewater, water, and recycled water projects. He has served as project manager for various master plans, design of water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and computer modeling of water, wastewater, and recycled water systems. Scott has successfully completed over 30 wastewater treatment plant upgrade projects. He understands the technical, economic, and interpersonal elements that make a successful project as well as the importance of regional partnerships in develop- ing multi-benefit programs. With over four decades in the industry, Scott is a trusted advisor with his clients. He earns this trust through responsiveness, creativity, and advocacy for their needs.
Related Experience
North of River Sanitary District, CA – WWTP Expansion and Upgrade. Overall Project Manager for the expansion and upgrade of a 7.5 mgd trickling filter plant to a 12 mgd membrane bioreactor (MBR). The need for the project is a combination of increased flows and more stringent discharge requirements. Preliminary design included evaluating and selecting liquid treatment process, solids handling, site planning, identification of staff requirements and new administration building. Selected solids facilities include sludge thickening, anaerobic digestion, dewatering systems, and solar drying beds. Several alternatives for sludge stabilization were evaluated including Lystek, recu- perative thickening, temperature phased digestion, and single-stage anaerobic digestion. Final design is expected to proceed in summer 2023.
City of Malibu, CA – Civic Center Water Quality Improvement Program. Overall Project Manager for the Civic Center Water Treatment Facility Phase 2 for the City of Malibu, which is continued implementation of a water quality improvement program to meet TMDL and Regional Water Quality Control Board requirements for improving water quality in Malibu Creek, Malibu Lagoon, and Surfrider Beach. Phase 2 facilities include expansion of the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant, approximately 26,000 linear feet of new wastewater collection piping (including five new lift stations) and approximately 26,000 linear feet of new recycled water system piping. W&C effort included preliminary and final design of required facilities, assistance with easement acquisition, Caltrans permitting, State Revolving Loan applica- tion and funding assistance, air permits, amendment to CEQA documents and Coastal Development Permit. Design was completed in early 2022 and is expected to begin construction before the end of the year.
Yucaipa Valley Water District, CA – Yucaipa Valley WWTP Expansion. Project Manager working as an exten- sion to the District’s engineering staff, to develop a wastewater treatment plant sequencing plan. Other tasks include outlining schedule of required deliverables, reviewing plans and specifications, developing request for proposal for digester cleaning and assisted in cloth media filter pilot.
Encina Wastewater Authority, CA – Encina Water Pollution Control Facility, Phase V Expansion. Project Manager of treatment plant expansion for the Encina WPCF, which provides wastewater treatment for six member agen- cies in northern San Diego County and has a design capacity of 36 mgd liquid and 38 mgd solids. The last major expan- sion was completed in 1992. The Phase V Expansion increases the liquid capacity to 41.5 mgd and the solids capacity to 1 Resumes
43.3 mgd to serve the ultimate needs of the service area. accompanied by a project schedule, cost estimate, and a description of the environmental documentation that
will be required for the recommended rehabilitation
method(s) for each segment.
The expansion project includes installation of a triple pass rotary drum dryer for biosolids, and installation of 4 900 kW engine generators to replace the old engines.
City of Oceanside, CA – San Luis Rey Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority, CA – Inland Empire Brine Line Reach V Pipeline
Condition Study. Principal-in-Charge for work that
included the preparation of a condition assessment
study of the Brine Line, including a capacity analysis and rehabilitation alternatives for appropriate repair and/ or replacement methods. Woodard & Curran developed
a condition study which included a risk and assessment
and surge analysis of the 24-inch PVC brine line that
failed in 2011 due to poor construction quality. The study defined the limits of needed repair work for the Reach V alignment and recommended appropriate rehabilitation
and replacement methods for specific locations of high- est risk along the alignment. Woodard & Curran recom-
mended installation of 26 maintenance access structures, which included plug isolation valves and access tees for future bypass pumping to allow for cured-in-place pipe- line rehabilitation. Approximately 12,900 feet of pressure CIPP will be installed in the near term and an additional 8,200 feet in the long-term. Air release valves were also recommended for replacement.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion. Project
Manager for the design team expanding the San Luis Rey
Wastewater Treatment Plant from 10 mgd to 17 mgd.
Preliminary design responsibilities included evaluation of tertiary treatment facilities, chlorine alternatives and sec- ondary effluent flow equalization to match the existing land and ocean outfall capacities. Final design respon- sibilities included flow equalization, odor control, RAS/ WAS pumping and centrifuges for dewatering. In addition to the design, we prepared an application to the SWRCB
for a State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan. SRF-related tasks included preparation of a Facility Plan, meetings with
the SWRCB staff and responding to comments regarding
funding eligibility. The City obtained approximately $40 million in SRF Loans for the project.
Santa Ana Water Project Authority, CA – Inland
Empire Brine Line Reach IV and IV-B Section
Condition Assessments. Principal-in-Charge for the
inspection and condition assessment of two different
sections of the Santa Ana Water Project Authority Inland Empire Brine Line: Reach IV and Reach IV-B. Reach IV
was constructed in 1975 and is approximately 2.36 miles of 42-through 48-inch diameter 360-degree T-Locked
reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) which runs adjacent to a flood control basin, along the Santa Ana River, through Chino Hills State Park and Green River Golf Course.
Reach IV-B is approximately 1.6 miles of 36-inch diameter Coal Tar Epoxy Lined ductile iron pipe (DIP) which runs alongside Riverside County Flood Control’s Temescal
Creek Channel access road. Project includes CCTV
inspection of the entire Reach IV and IV-B pipelines and man-entry physical inspections with DIP/concrete testing of both the manholes and pipelines at select locations.
Reach IV inspections will be conducted within live flow with sectional bypass and Reach IV-B inspections were
conducted within a 24-hour discharger shut-down period
and at an accelerated schedule. Woodard & Curran was
also responsible for developing temporary bypass plans, developing, and implementing a Field Inspection Plan,
estimating the useful remaining life of the pipelines and manholes based upon the condition assessment data,
developing recommendations for rehabilitation meth-
ods, and prioritization of pipe and system component
rehabilitation and/or replacement. Data, information,
and results are currently being summarized in a detailed Findings and Rehabilitation Recommendation Report.
This report will discuss condition assessment findings, estimated useful remaining life of each pipeline segment and its associated manholes, recommended rehabili-
tation method(s) and project prioritization, and will be Inland Empire Utilities Agency, CA – RP-1 Mixed
Liquor Return Pumps. Principal-in-Charge providing
engineering services to design a Mixed Liquor Return
(MLR) Pumps system at the RP-1 to reduce effluent Total Inorganic Nitrogen (TIN) to comply with NPDES and
groundwater recharge program permit conditions. This
project is on a fast-track schedule to complete construc- tion by June 2017, when recycled water demand is at its peak.
Inland Empire Utilities Agency, CA – RP-1
Headworks, Primary and Secondary Upgrades.
Principal-in-Charge providing engineering design ser-
vices to address deficiencies within the Regional Water Recycling Plant No. 1 (RP-1) headworks, primary and
secondary systems. Improvements include rehabilitation
of existing aerated and vortex grit chambers, replace-
ment of grit washer/classifier equipment, application of protective coating/lining system to existing concrete walls and ceilings, replacement of existing scum pump system, and construction of bypass piping for the intermediate
pump station flowmeter.
2 Gregory Sands, pe
Deputy Project Manager
Education
• Masters, Civil & Environmental
Engineering, Northeastern University
• Bachelors, Civil & Environmental
Engineering, Northeastern University
Professional Associations
• California Water Environment
Association, Member
Specialized Training
• GPSX Nutrient Removal Modeling
• Cal/OSHA 10-hourRegistrations
• Professional Engineer - CA, 92075
• Professional Engineer - MA, 53320
Professional Profile
Greg has over 11 years of experience on a wide variety of water infrastructure and civil site projects in the planning, permitting, design, bidding, and construction administration phases. He has successfully worked on large scale, multi-phased, municipal and agency projects, which demand extensive coordination, careful attention to budget and schedules, and clear communication. Greg brings experience in wastewater treatment design and program manage- ment, water treatment and distribution expansion and replacement design and program management , stormwater water quality infrastructure design, sanitary sewer expansion and replacement design, and recycled water feasibility and planning. His diverse experience provides a broad and multidisciplinary focus towards innovative and cost-effective solutions.
Related Experience
City of Palo Alto, CA - Regional Water Quality Control Plant (RQWCP) Capital Improvement Program Management. Since 2018, Greg has served on the program management team for the rehabilitation of and improve- ments to the RWQCP, as Project Manager since 2021. The Program includes several projects totaling almost $500M to update aging infrastructure and to provide upgrades to address increasing regulatory requirements, nutrient removal, higher loading concentrations, and impacts related to the growth and development within the service areas. Work includes consultant procurement, design review, budgeting, and scheduling for the major rehabilitation of the primary, secondary, and recycled water processes as well as a variety of minor capital improvement and maintenance projects throughout the Plant. Greg coordinates scopes, schedules, and communications across engineering disciplines to facili- tate project delivery. Additionally, Greg directs the Woodard & Curran process, electrical, structural, civil infrastructure, and SCADA engineering groups to provide condition assessments, alternative evaluations, design recommendations and reviews, and preliminary cost estimates. The RWQCP has six partner agencies. Greg works with these partners to discuss rate projections and to ensure adequate cash flow while assisting the RWQCP secure funding and financing though regional, state, and federal avenues in addition to revenue bonds as needed.
Town of Windsor, CA – UV System Replacement. As part of a consulting partnership, Greg serves as Woodard & Curran’s project manager and technical lead on a project to replace a 20+ year-old UV system with a modern high output low pressure UV system. In addition to serving as the technical lead, regularly coordinating with the UV system manufacturer and the Town’s operators, he oversees Woodard & Curran’s team of discipline leads and engineers to deliver the electrical, structural, and instrumentation & control components of the project. The UV facility discharges effluent to both reuse applications and to a surface water (seasonally restricted discharge), requiring careful compliance with NPDES requirements and communication with the Regional Water Quality Board and Department of Drinking Water, particularly as it relates to operations during construction and adopting a data-validated site specific UVT value for design assumptions.
Puente Basin Water Agency (PBWA), CA – Preliminary Sizing and Concept Evaluation of an Advanced Water Treatment Facility. Serves as the project manager for the conceptual design of a direct potable reuse system to treat a blend of up to 4.5 MGD of tertiary treated recycled water and groundwater from several existing wells for direct potable use (DPR). The project includes an evaluation of water quality and treatment design to meet California State Water Resources Control Board proposed pathogen log removal requirements for DPR, development of 3 Resumes
a treatment process train, and a siting analysis for the City of Palo Alto, Regional Water Quality proposed treatment process train, all required treatment appurtenances, and facilities for operations, mainte-
nance, and future rehabilitation and expansion.
Control Plant (RQWCP) Joint Interceptor Sewer
Conditions Assessment. Greg was the field engineer,
overseeing the sonar, laser, and video data collection
of a 72-inch diameter, 9,000-foot segment of reinforced concrete pipe. Work included scheduling the activities, providing access to remote and secured locations, coor- dinating with plant operators water level/pump speeds,
and documenting overnight data collection operations.
City of American Canyon, CA – Wastewater
Source Identification Study. Greg prepared a source
identification study for the City of American Canyon that outlined their emerging wastewater treatment concerns,
identified constituents that could be contributing to
inefficiencies, and developed a procedure to identify
the source or sources of the constituents. The study
provided a procedure for sample collection and lab anal- ysis of wastewater within the plant and throughout the
wastewater collection network. Using easily sampled and measured parameters as proxies for the constituents of
concerns and by using a systematic sample collection and analysis approach, the study provided a comprehensive
and economical course of action.
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
(SFPUC), Onsite Non-potable Water System
(ONWS) Replacement Alternatives Study.
Greg was the civil engineering lead for a team of
engineers who developed facility layout alternatives
and costs to replace the existing OWNS and to create
a new, pilot scale potable recycled water treatment
train (PureWaterSF) within SFPUC headquarters. The
alternatives considered wastewater and recycled water
operations and maintenance requirements and prefer-
ences in addition to the required electrical, mechanical, and structural improvements to safely install and operate the proposed technologies, enable public tours the
facility, avoid impacts to the building’s workforce (such as mitigating odors and chemical hazards), and address
deficiencies with the existing ONWS performance and
configuration.
City of Palo Alto, CA – Northwest Santa Clara
County Recycled Water Strategic Plan - Task 6.
He served as the project engineer for study of available source water and facility siting report for a regional
Advanced Water Purification Facility. Greg’s work included researching historical trends, projecting future flows, and calculating the hours per year that a facility would be able to deliver a target flow, while varying storage and effluent conditions and tracking on-line factors. Greg also researched parcel information, zoning regulations, and
process equipment and support infrastructure footprints (e.g. control room, electrical substation and standby
power, and driveways) to develop conceptual facility
layouts for the facility.
City of Pacifica – Calera Creek Water Recycling
Plant UV Disinfection System Improvement
Feasibility Study. Greg served as the project engineer
for the evaluation of several UV technologies and reactor chamber configuration alternatives. Work included solic- iting several vendor proposals, developing layouts with manufacturers’ engineers, and developing conceptual
replacement projects and temporary facilities required
for implementation. While creating conceptual layouts, he identified opportunities for electrical efficiency, increase operability, and system optimization. Opportunities
for system optimization included using historical water quality data to right-size replacement UV equipment and reduce initial capital cost. He also developed life-cycle costs for implementing the alternatives and for contin- ued, existing UV facility operation.
Sonoma County Water Agency, CA – Wastewater
Cost of Service Rates Connection Fee and
Capacity Charge Study. Greg served as the project
engineer for the wastewater rate study, including
researching similar geographical and size systems’ rate structures, researching new and pending legislation
(specifically regarding accessory dwelling units), updating standard strength and strength multipliers based upon
recent wastewater characteristic changes, and amending
categories and calculations to reflect the recent develop- ment trends and water use/water conservation. Las Virgenes Municipal Water District, CA – Pure Water Program. Greg performed several iterations
of stormwater improvement and recycled water system
expansion alternatives and associated cost estimating
to find an economic solution to meet the recycled water disposal demand through an optimized combination of
new and existing infrastructure.
Town of Inglis, FL – Subregional Wastewater
Treatment Plan Study. Greg served as the project
engineer for a feasibility study and funding application, evaluating the wastewater collection, treatment, disposal, and reuse alternatives available to a rural community
with no existing municipal wastewater infrastructure.
Work included researching regulatory requirements,
conventional collection and treatment alternatives, and emerging technologies for treatment and reuse.
4 Anthony Elberti, pe
Principal-in-Charge
Education
• Masters of Water Resource Management,
Villanova University
• Bachelors, Civil Engineering, Pennsylvania
State University
Professional Associations
• Water Environment Federation
• Pennsylvania Water Environment
Association
Registrations
• Professional Engineer - PA, PE073744
• Professional Engineer - DE, 22061
• Professional Engineer - NJ, Pending
Professional Profile
Tony has 25 years of experience in wastewater process design, permitting, and construction. He has supported design services for municipal and industrial markets (including pharmaceutical and food & beverage) throughout the country.
Tony provides alternative analysis evaluations, basis of design development, and can spearhead multi-discipline design projects over various 2D, 3D and 4D delivery platforms. As the National Municipal Wastewater Practice Leader, he develops Woodard & Curran’s strategy for delivering wastewater engineering services and works to identify technolo- gies, services, partners and tools to integrate into Woodard & Curran’s scope of services.
Related Experience
City of Northampton, MA – WWTP Improvements. Senior Technical Manager provided initial QA/QC to the 30% Basis of Design, including solids handling and dewatering upgrades including screw press, feed pumping, polymer addition and associated facilities. Also engaged in developing the plant water system improvements including verifying routing options and validating pump selection.
City of Roseville, CA – Capital Improvements Evaluation. Senior Technical Manager responsible for developing liquid side and solids handling side improvements for two WWTP’s each approximately 12 MGD and 18 MGD respec- tively of annual average daily flow. Prepared capital improvement evaluation including a process alternatives analysis.
Developed anticipated timetables for adding anaerobic digestion, thickening and dewater capacities.
NORESCO – FOG Receiving and Biofuel Station, (Various Locations). Senior Technical Manager providing conceptual site arrangements, process flow diagrams, cost estimates and scoping support for design build delivery.
Provided Operations & Maintenance support and developed as-builts documents for a direct purchase application.
Confidential Client, ME – Solids Handling Evaluation. Senior Technical Manager engaged with developing a 10% Conceptual Design for design-build of a 200 wet tons per day municipal solids processing facility with drying and pyrolysis, including equipment evaluation an sizing, cost evaluation, conceptual mass balance, and drawings.
Narragansett Bay Commission, RI – Lincoln Septage Receiving Station Improvements. Senior Technical Manager providing technical support for the development of new septage receiving station equipment. Provided QA/QC review of Condition Assessment Report.
Village of Johnsonville, IL – Momence Packing Corporation Pretreatment Plant Modifications.
Senior Technical Manager responsible for providing technical guidance for 30% deliverable for a design-build delivery.
Improvements include modifying a 0.25 MGD pretreatment plant with existing dissolved air floatation (DAF) and acti- vated sludge process with new solids holding, ferric addition system and including provisions for future filtration.
Marin City of Sausalito Authority, CA – Primary Clarifier Improvements. Senior Technical Manager provided QA/QC for the final design improvements. 2 MGD conventional activated sludge process with several critical equipment replacements including clarification mechanism, pumps, and accessibility improvements. 5 Resumes
Prior to joining Woodard & Curran 30 percent preliminary design of capacity improvements, accommodating aspects of DELCORA’s CSP long-term
control plan for future connections and addressing
historical maintenance issues associated with the
lower Delaware River interceptor (DRI). Responsible for oversight of services, including the evaluation of the
interaction between the DRI Bypass pumping station and
Seaport pumping station; design of rerouted sewers,
ranging in size from 24 to 48 inches, connecting the West End interceptor and the DRI into DELCORA’s PS-6.
Town of Clayton, NC – New Neuse River Water
Reclamation Facility Design-Build. [May 2021- July
2022] GFPDC was selected to deliver a design build of the
5.25 MGD New Neuse River WRF to the Town of Clayton.
Senior Project Engineer developed a series of BioWin
biological models for various conditions to confirm the preliminary design. Supported project design of several key unit processes including headworks, 5-stage barden- pho, tertiary filters, cascade aeration, sludge holding tanks, blowers, chemical feed and solids conveyance.
Collaborated with other team members to develop
influent pumping station, influent equalization, clarifi- cation, and solids process including control concepts,
specifications, and directing Revit content. Responsible for supporting various value engineering tasks.
Hampton Roads Sanitation District,
Chesapeake, VA – Ferebee Avenue Pump
Station Replacement and Rehabilitation,
Sanitary Sewer Gravity Replacement, and Park
Avenue Pump Station Replacement. [2019-2021]
Provided oversight and principal review of delivery for preliminary engineering and design for replacement of
two pump stations, a 12-inch force main, and 30-inch
gravity main replacement in the South Norfolk area of
Chesapeake. Also provided preconstruction, contract
administration, field engineering and inspection, start-up and testing, and training.
Town of Millsboro, DE – WWTP Preliminary
Evaluation. [2021- July 2022] Senior Project Engineer
responsible for preparing a process alternative analysis of Sequencing Batch Reactors, Oxidation Ditch and
4-Stage Bardenpho with tertiary filtration to meet the
Town of Millsboro’s expanding wastewater service needs.
Prepared a preliminary engineering report for an evalua- tion of all three processes at a projected annual average daily flow of 3.0 MGD. Prepared an estimate of probable construction costs of the selected alternative at an initial build out annual average daily flow of 1.7 MGD.
Suez New York, Orange County, NY –
Wastewater Treatment Plant Services. [2019-
2020] Project Manager conducting a comprehensive
review of five wastewater treatment plant infrastructure assets with a wide range of client-specific criteria. Study included data collection to produce a comprehensive
condition assessment, review and prioritization of asset management needs, reviewing flow and effluent quality
to consider expansion and performance needs, and
development of five alternatives for Suez to consider
including:
Philadelphia Water Department, PA –
Rehabilitation of Scum Collection System. [2020
– July 2022] Senior Project Engineer for development of 30 percent and 60 percent improvements associated
with the scum pumps. Responsible for overseeing pump,
piping and valving selection as well as implementing
QC/QA. Prepared pump, piping and valve arrangement
to replace the aging infrastructure for the primary and secondary scum collection system for PWD’s Northeast
Water Pollution Control Plant of 200 MGD.
• Operations Only developed specifically to understand
the cost of failure
• Consolidation elimination of treatment plants by
replacing with pumping stations
• Renewal or replacement of equipment, media and
wear items but not piping or tankage
• Replacement complete replacement in kind with the
same technology
• Alternative Treatment replacement of each treatment
plant with alternative treatment.
Delaware County Regional Water Control
Authority (DELCORA), Chester, PA – Sludge Cake
No. 3 Modifications. [2019 – July 2022] Senior Project
Engineer and Project Manager responsible for delivering a series of improvements at DELCORA’s Western Regional
Treatment Plant of 50 MGD in Building B-3. Scope
includes adding a third cake pump, a fifth belt filter press, a 2-bay sludge offloading facility, an emergency chlorine gas scrubber system, polymer systems, conveyor modifi-
cations and associated piping and valving modifications.
Implemented 3D scanning services to develop Revit
model.
Each alternative was developed with capital expendi-
tures and operations and maintenance data. Monthly
workshops included staff from operations, engineering,
asset management and finances to weigh-in on the
alternatives analysis. Financial models were developed
for each alternative at each treatment plant to consider impacts such as a 10-year capital expenditures as it
affects rate cases and 40-year net present worth to
weigh the long-term life-cycle costs.
Delaware County Regional Water Control
Authority (DELCORA), Chester, PA– Delaware
River Interceptor (DRI) Improvements Design.
[2019-2021] Senior Project Engineer for development of
6 Tia Trate, pe
Design Manager
Education Registrations
• Professional Engineer - NY 093809, PA
091091
• Masters, Environmental Engineering,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelors, Environmental Engineering,
Manhattan College
Professional Profile
Tia is a Senior Technical Manager in Woodard & Curran’s wastewater practice and has over 18 years of experience in the water/wastewater industry focusing on a variety of projects from planning through construction. She has served as both Project Manager and Design Manager on over 30 wastewater projects in the last 5 years making sure the technical approach matches her clients’ needs, ensuring project quality, and coordinating the various engineering disciplines. Tia has the technical acumen to ensure this project meets and exceeds the City’s expectations and brings a proven track record of leading multi-disciplinary design teams. Over her career, she has designed solutions ranging from smaller wastewater treatment plants for rural communities to large scale treatment plants for larger municipalities.
Related Experience
Pennsylvania American Water, PA – Scranton Wastewater Treatment Plant, Ultraviolet Disinfection, and Dewatering Services. Project Manager and Design Manager leading the replacement of the 60 MGD (peak) wastewater treatment plant (WWTP)’s existing chlorine gas disinfection system with an ultraviolet light (UV) disinfection system along with a back up sodium hypochlorite chemical feed system. The UV system was constructed inside a new Building. Post aeration blowers and diffusers were also added to the project. The project also includes improvements to the WWTP’s sludge storage, dewatering, and conveyance systems. The existing cone bottom sludge storage tank was experiencing inadequate mixing, the project replaced the existing submersible mixers with a large bubble mixing system. The existing belt filter presses were replaced with centrifuges. New poly- mer feed equipment and conveyors were also included in the design. The client pre purchased the major process equipment (UV and Centrifuges) under this contract.
Tamaqua Borough Authority, PA – Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade. Project Manager and Design Manager for the upgrade of the authority’s wastewater treatment plant. The project includes a new headworks equipped with mechanical screens and grit removal, rehabilitation of the primary clarifiers, new diffusers and blowers for the aeration tanks, conversion of two aeration tanks to swing equalization basins to manage wet weather flow, a new magnesium hydroxide system for alkalinity control, rehabilitation of the secondary clarifiers, new primary sludge, RAS and WAS pumps, replacement of the chlorine gas disinfection with sodium hypochlorite, rehabilitation of the digester including new mixing pumps, heat exchanger and waste gas burner, improvements to the dewatering system including new polymer system, dewatering screw press and new conveyors, new boiler and associated building, rehabilitation of the laboratory, new SCADA system, and new plant water pumping system.
Eastern Snyder County Regional Authority Selinsgrove, PA – Eastern Snyder County Regional Authority Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades. Client Manager and Project Manager for the construc- tion of the upgrade of the authority’s 3.0 MGD (rated capacity) wastewater treatment plant. The project includes rehabilitation of the Shamokin Dam Pump Station (0.86 MGD), rehabilitation of the Main Sewerage Pump Station (6.9 MGD), new mechanical screens, rehabilitation of the primary clarifiers, new blowers for the aeration tanks, rehabil- itation of the secondary clarifiers, new primary sludge, IMLR, RAS and WAS pumps, replacement of the chlorine gas disinfection with sodium hypochlorite, new digester mixing and recirculation pumps, improvements to the dewa- tering system including new feed pumps, polymer system, dewatering screw press and new conveyors, new SCADA system, and new plant water pumping system.
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Borough of Waynesburg, PA – Sewage Fiore, Anthony J., Lauria, James, Tarallo, Steve and Treatment Plant Upgrade. Design Manager for
the upgrade of the Borough’s 1.8 MGD (peak flow)
wastewater treatment plant. The project includes a
new headworks equipped with mechanical screens and
grit removal, rehabilitation of the primary clarifiers, rehabilitation of the trickling filter, rehabilitation of the secondary clarifiers, new primary sludge, RAS and WAS
pumps, replacement of the chlorine gas disinfection
with sodium hypochlorite, rehabilitation of the digester including new mixing system, heat exchanger, boiler
and waste gas burner, improvements to the sludge
drying beds and polymer system, and new plant water
pumping system.
Trate, Tia. “Energy Profile Summary for North River
WWTP Cogeneration Upgrades.” New York Water
Environment Association Annual Meeting, February
2014
Danville Municipal Authority, PA – Dewatering
Services. Project Manager and Design Manager
overseeing the design, permitting and bidding related
services to replace the existing dewatering system.
The design includes replacement of the existing belt
filter press with new centrifuges, conveyors, polymer
system and lime screw. The existing building will be
replaced by a new all purpose building housing a cake
offloading station, vactor truck dumping area and dry-
ing bed, dewatering room, and maintenance storage
area. The project will also replace the existing digester mixing and recirculation pumps with new dual purpose
recirculation and mixing pumps.
City of Stamford, CT – Sludge Degritting
System Improvements. Quality Control Reviewer
for the design improvements including SlurryCupTM
and Grit Snail® vortex sludge degritting systems,
recessed impeller pumps, progressive cavity pumps,
and grinders.
Presentations and Publications
Trate, Tia. “Let Them Make Cake, Dewatering Case
Studies Across PA.” PennTEC, Pennsylvania Water
Environment Association Annual Meeting, June 2022.
Brown, Michael, Goncz, Daniel and Trate, Tia. “Septic
to Sewer Panel Discussion.” Gannett Fleming Insights
Series, May 2021.
Huffman, Paul, Seip, Brian and Trate, Tia “Decoding the Declassification Process: How can understanding NFPA
820 safeguard your occupants, increase the resilience
of your processes, and save you money?“ Gannett
Fleming Insights Series, March 2021.
Fiore, Anthony J., Lauria, James, Tarallo, Steve and
Trate, Tia. “Energy Profile Summary for North River
WWTP Cogeneration Upgrades.” Water and Energy
2015: Opportunities for Energy and Resource Recovery
in the Changing World, June 2015.
8 Sue Guswa, PE
Senior Technical Advisor
Education
• Masters, Civil & Environmental
Technical Expertise
• Nutrient Removal
Engineering, Stanford University
• Bachelors, Civil & Environmental
Engineering, Duke University
• Aeration System Design and Optimization
• Facilities Planning and Capital
Improvement Planning
• Wastewater Treatment, Biosolids
Management, and Collection SystemsRegistrations
• Professional Engineer - CA, CT, MA
Professional Associations
• Massachusetts Coalition for Water
Resources Stewardship
• New England Water Environment
Association (NEWEA)
• Water Environment Federation (WEF)
Professional Profile
Sue is a Senior Principal with over 27 years of experience and serves as Woodard & Curran’s Wastewater Innovation Leader. As the Wastewater Innovation Leader and former Municipal Wastewater Practice Leader, she works directly with clients to implement solutions to some of the most challenging wastewater issues. Sue provides technical leadership to our municipal infrastructure projects and helps to drive innovation in the firm’s municipal wastewater practice. She is an active leader in Water Environment Federation (WEF) and New England Water Environment Association (NEWEA). She currently serves on Woodard & Curran’s Board of Directors.
Related Experience
City of Starke, FL – WWTF Upgrades. Senior Technical Advisor responsible for technical design direction and reviews for upgrades to the 1.25-mgd WWTF to replace aging equipment and improve nutrient removal and permit compliance. The design included upgrades to the entire facility and unit processes, including headworks, an oxidation ditch with 5-stage configuration, secondary clarifiers, tertiary filters, UV disinfection, solids handling, pumping systems, chemical feed systems, buildings, and electrical and controls. The project included funding and permitting support.
City of Northampton, MA – WWTP Upgrades. Senior Technical Manager responsible for overall technical design execution, aeration system calculations, and process design review. The project includes upgrades to the 8.65-MGD WWTP to renew aging equipment, electrical systems, and buildings. The upgrades to the biological treatment system include flexibility to be able to switch from plug flow for biological nitrogen removal to step feed and/or contact stabili- zation for short durations during peak wet weather and compatibility with expected future nitrogen limits.
City of Troy, MO – Southeast WWTF Upgrades. Senior Technical Advisor responsible for coordinating the design basis report, biological treatment system design, and project reviews. The $17M project includes decommissioning of the Highway 47 WWTF, installation of a two-mile interceptor sewer to the Southeast WWTF and a comprehensive upgrade and expansion of the Southeast WWTF to 1.87 MGD that includes new influent fine screening, a new activated sludge treatment process for biological nitrogen removal, secondary clarification, tertiary filtration, UV disinfection. Key design aspects include effective screening, energy efficient hybrid blowers, most open-valve control dissolved oxygen controls, and wet weather clarifier capacity management protocols.
City of Millbrae, CA – WWTP Schematic Design. Developed process and hydraulic models, oversaw stress test- ing, estimated capacity, recommended treatment alternatives, and developed a phased expansion plan to increase the wastewater treatment capacity from 2 MGD to 3 MGD. Developed schematic design for influent pump station, aeration basins, thickening, effluent pump station, and in-plant piping. 9 Resumes
Town of Enfield, CT – WPCF Upgrade Design.
Designed upgrades to the solids handling systems for
the 10 MGD Enfield Water Pollution Control Facility,
including new gravity thickeners, rotary press dewa-
tering, scum mixing, grinding, and pumping systems,
and sludge grinding and pumping systems. The design
included particular focus on wet weather management
of the biological nitrogen removal system, headworks
upgrades, odor control, and sludge processing as well as the rehabilitation of an aging WPCF.
for review of data and results. The goal was to maximize the removal of total nitrogen in the sequencing batch
reactors (SBRs) and reduce overall aeration energy.
Town of Barre, MA – WWTP Capital
Improvement Planning & Funding Support.
Senior technical advisor responsible for overseeing
completion of an engineering report/capital improvement plan and funding applications to the Massachusetts SRF
Program and USDA Rural Development for improvements
to the 0.3-mgd WWTP to replace aging infrastructure,
improve nutrient removal performance, and reduce
impact of ragging.
Town of Los Osos, CA – WWTF Design. Designed
headworks and UV disinfection system for new 1.3 MGD
wastewater treatment facility. City of Westfield, MA – Ammonia-Based Aeration Control Upgrades and Optimization.
Led grant from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
(MassCEC) in partnership with the City of Westfield
and Hach to demonstrate benefits of ammonia-based
aeration control (ABAC) from both an energy savings and nutrient removal standpoint. The project included a pilot test, data collection and analysis, SCADA modification
recommendations, and operational recommendations
to support improved performance. Energy and alkalinity
adjustment chemical savings were achieved during the
pilot test demonstration.
South Hadley and Adams, MA – Treatment Plant
Upgrades. Designed process upgrades for the 4.2 MGD
South Hadley wastewater treatment facility and the 4.6
MGD Adams wastewater treatment facility, including
mechanical aeration systems, secondary clarifiers, and
chemical feed systems including sodium hypochlorite,
sodium bisulfite, and alum.
City of Newberry, FL – Biosolids Permit and
Nutrient Management Plan. Prepared the Biosolids
Site Permit Application and Nutrient Management Plan
for land application of the biosolids from the 0.35-MGD Wastewater Treatment Plant for the City of Newberry.
The project included data collection and analysis, nutrient application and crop uptake analysis, coordination with Florida DEP, and permit application and plan develop-
ment and submission.
Regional Water Quality Control Plant, Palo Alto,
CA – Program Management. Sue serves on a team
of engineers that provide program management for the
rehabilitation of the Palo Alto Regional Water Quality
Control Plant. Work includes consultant procurement,
design review, budgeting, and scheduling for the major
rehabilitation of the primary and secondary plant
processes, nutrient upgrades, and a variety of capital
improvement projects throughout the plant.
City of Westfield, MA – Biosolids Resiliency
Study. Senior Technical Advisor responsible for
scope development and technical review of a Biosolids
Resiliency and Building Programming Study focused on
development of a dynamic tool for screening possible
disposition options and recommendations for disposition management for the 6.1-mgd WRRF. Additionally, con-
ceptually evaluated the space needed not only for biosol- ids management options but also separate operator and
data storage space in a new building.
City of O’Fallon, MO – WWTP Ammonia & High
Flow Discharge Upgrades. Senior Technical Advisor
responsible for biological nitrogen removal calculations and process design review. The project includes upgrades to the 11.25-MGD WWTP for ammonia removal, odor
control, electrical, structural and building improvements and wet weather management including a new effluent
pump station and effluent outfall. The upgrades to the
biological treatment system include flexibility to be able to switch from plug flow for biological nitrogen removal to step feed and/or contact stabilization for short dura- tions during peak wet weather and compatibility with
expected future nitrogen limits.
Confidential Client, Transaction Support (United
States/Canada) – Technical Due Diligence. Senior
technical leader responsible for evaluating capital and operating expenditures (capex and opex) for a large
biosolids processing acquisition. Due diligence support also included condition assessment and construction
performance review of 24 facilities as well as two service businesses, and development of recommendations for
future capex and opex planning.
Town of Plymouth, MA – ABAC Process
Optimization. Technical Advisor ammonia-based aer-
ation control pilot test at the 3.0-mgd WWTF responsible 10 Josh Jondro, PE
Senior Technical Advisor
Education
• Bachelors, Chemical Engineering,
Northeastern University
• Professional Engineer - NY, 102577
• Professional Engineer - OH, PE89551
• Professional Engineer - PA, PE089941
• 10 Hour Construction Training - OSHA
• 40 Hour HAZWOPER Training - OSHA
• CPR/AED - American Red Cross
Registrations
• Professional Engineer - CT, 33899
• Professional Engineer - GA, PE048552
• Professional Engineer - MA, 47854
• Professional Engineer - NH, 15677
Professional Associations
• Water Environment Federation, Member
Professional Profile
Josh has 19 years of industrial engineering experience. Josh works primarily on industrial wastewater treatment proj- ects in the food, health and beauty care, pulp and paper industries, but has also taken part in municipal wastewater treatment plant designs as well. His project experience includes process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumenta- tion diagrams (PIDs), treatment alternative evaluations including mass and energy balances, existing treatment process optimization and troubleshooting, process mechanical design including equipment arrangements and associated pip- ing, specification writing and bid evaluations, and providing engineering services during construction such as submittal reviews and responses to request for information submitted by contractors, and commissioning and startup assistance.
Prior to joining Woodard & Curran, Josh gained six years of hands-on experience with engineering industrial waste and wastewater treatment system design, fabrication, startup and troubleshooting on steam and chemical kill systems, pH neutralization systems, lift stations, and treatment systems using reverse osmosis and ion exchange.
Related Experience
City of Victorville, CA – Technical Support of Woodard & Curran Contract Operators. Technical Manager/ Senior Project Engineer providing technical support a 2.5-MGD combined industrial/municipal plant in Victorville, CA. Supporting wastewater treatment plant operators includes such tasks as concrete and concrete coating repairs damaged by hydrogen sulfide in an anaerobic treatment system and with a design upgrade to direct a pressure relief valve discharge to a safe location away from operators, plant capacity evaluations and upgrade recommendations for continued effluent plant compliance.
City of Victorville, CA – Water Recycling Study. Senior Project Engineer providing preliminary process design evaluations to reduce effluent total dissolved solids (TDS) reduction in 1.6 MGD from as high as 800 mg/L to 465 mg/L to permit beneficial reuse at a local power plant as cooling water. Preliminary process design included evaluations of reverse osmosis variations, water softening and brine concentration. Reverse osmosis variations evaluated include conventional reverse osmosis, closed-circuit reverse osmosis (ReFlex™ Reverse Osmosis) and radial deionization (RDI™).
Each TDS removal train was evaluated for capital and operating costs, operability, flexibility, safety and brine genera- tions, handling and disposal.
Southern California Logistical Airport, Victorville, CA – WWTP Design-Build. Engineer responsible for writing draft specifications for water treatment equipment within the plant including 2 mm fine screens, aeration grid, open-channel UV disinfection units, and the sludge membrane thickener. Responsible for reviewing the installation of equipment on site for compliance with specifications, design drawings, and equipment manufacturers recommenda- tions. The plant is designed to treat a combined flow of 0.95 MGD industrial wastewater and 1.5 MGD sanitary waste- water using upflow anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB) and membrane bioreactor (MBR) technologies.
Town of Warren, RI – Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant Design. Design Manager/Project Engineer responsible for coordinating multiple disciplines for a detailed for a $20.0M upgrade. Direct responsibilities on the project include overseeing the development of piping and instrumentation diagrams, general arrangement diagrams and evaluating/comparing numerous alternative equipment arrangements to balance a fixed budget with the many 11 Resumes
competing advantages/disadvantages of each and and the proposed dissolved air floatation (DAF) building designed to equalize flow and temperature, neutralize
pH and to remove milk solids and insoluble biochemical
oxygen demand (BOD) upstream of two aerobic lagoons
to reduce the effluent BOD and total suspended solids to less than the permit limit at flows up to 165 GPM.
reviewing/directing mechanical piping design. Treatment plant upgrade required to incorporate biological nutrient removal and improve equipment conditions through the
plant including replacement of a rotary drum thickener
for waste sludge thickening.
Confidential Client, Pharmaceuticals, New
England – Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment
Plant Design-Build. Design Manager/Senior Project
Engineer responsible for process design and engineering discipline coordination in an industrial wastewater treat- ment plant for two industrial wastewater streams from
a single industrial manufacturing facility. The process includes a low-rate anaerobic treatment process to treat a low flow, high COD load process from manufacturing
and a membrane bioreactor (MBR) treating effluent from
the anaerobic treatment process and a second waste-
water stream from manufacturing. Final effluent from
the MBR is to be reused onsite or discharge to the local publicly-owned treatment works meeting the effluent
discharge criteria including an ~7 mg/L total phosphorus limit. Responsibilities include steady-state mass balances for equipment sizing which were compared to a BioWin
model, plant layout, a written high level functional
description and an evaluation of the options available for the beneficial reuse of the biogas generated within the anaerobic treatment process. Responsible for coordina-
tion of startup and commissioning activities of the nearly $15M plant completed in April 2020.
Confidential Pet Food Manufacturer, Hartwell,
GA – Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment
System Capacity Expansion. Design manager for
the preliminary design of wastewater pretreatment sys-
tem upgrades, including screening, equalization, primary DAF, MLE biological treatment, odor control, lift stations, and building additions. The design anticipates con-
struction phases that allow continued compliance while
portions of the plant are converted to new functions.
The design team worked closely with NPPC to develop
and implement approaches to expedite the project so
that it can support increased production.
Baldwin Richardson Foods, Macedon, NY –
Temporary Wastewater Pretreatment System
Design-Build. Project Manager for design and engi-
neering services during construction for a temporary
activated sludge system to replace a failing end of useful life earthen lagoon system. Designed a temporary 1-MG
activated sludge system with a 12- to 18-month life
constructed in the parking lot adjacent to the earthen
lagoon to facilitate design and construction of a per-
manent wastewater pretreatment plant in the same
footprint as the earthen lagoon.
Confidential Client, Pulp & Paper, New Raytheon Company, Sudbury, MA – WWTP Upgrade. Resident Engineer onsite during upgrade
and construction of additional treatment facilities for an onsite wastewater treatment plant servicing a 1500-per- son facility. The facility is uses a sequencing bioreactor programmed to provide biological nitrogen removal. The
new design included the installation of rotating cloth fil- ter, a new final effluent ultraviolet disinfection unit, four (4) new blowers, two (2) Micro-CG metering pumps and
all associated controls. Daily responsibilities included specification compliance monitoring, daily progress
updates, communication with design engineers and the
engineers’ equipment suppliers to facilitate training and troubleshooting as required.
England – Recommendations to Optimizes
Current Operations and/or Upgrade an Existing
Industrial Wastewater Treatment System
for Nutrient Removal. Technical Manager/Senior
Project Engineer responsible for evaluating the existing industrial wastewater treatment system to make rec-
ommendations to optimize nitrogen and phosphorus
removal within the confines of the existing treatment
system for the short term. Long-term recommendations
include upgrades the plant by adding unit operations
to further reduce nitrogen by more than 20 pounds
per day (PPD) and reduce phosphorus to as low as
0.05 mg/L total phosphorus in an average 2.6 MGD.
Responsibilities include statistical analysis of operational data, identification of data correlations, evaluation of existing standard operating procedures, identification
of proposed upgrades to meet the client objectives and
co-authoring a technical report summarizing finding and recommendations.
Rocktenn Company, Delaware Water Gap, PA
– WWTP Upgrade Design. Project Engineer respon-
sible for the design of industrial wastewater treatment plant including activated sludge, dissolved air flotation, chemical feed, aeration and sludge handling. Tasks com- pleted include assistance with the permit application,
equipment sizing and specification, detailed mechanical design drawings, coordination with discipline engineers (site/civil, electrical, and structural), and submittal reviews.
The Milnot Company (Smucker’s), Seneca, MO
– Industrial and Sanitary Sewer Separation and
Wastewater Pretreatment System Upgrade.
Engineer responsible for routing the two gravity drainage lines from the existing plant to the city sanitary sewer 12 Carrie Del Boccio, pe
Senior Technical Advisor
Education Professional Associations
• American Society of Civil Engineers,
Member
• American Water Works Association
(AWWA), Member
• Masters, Environmental Engineering,
University of California, Berkeley
• Bachelors, Civil and Environmental
Engineering, UCLA
• California Water Environment
Association, Member
• Chi Epsilon - Honor Society of Civil
Engineers, Member
Registration
• Professional Engineer - CA, C71936
• Order of the Engineer, Member
• Water Environment Federation (WEF)
Professional Profile
Carrie has nearly 20 years of experience developing and delivering recycled water solutions to municipal clients, and she currently serves as Woodard & Curran’s Recycled Water Practice Leader where she works with clients to implement creative solutions to some of the most challenging recycled water issues. Additionally, she creates and implements Woodard & Curran’s overall approach, strategic direction, and staff development to effectively provide critical recycled water solutions to our clients.
Related Experience
Alameda County Water District, Union Sanitary District, San Francisco Public Utilities District, CA – Purified Water Feasibility Study. Project Manager for a purified water feasibility study to build upon past studies and a concept project identified in the Bay Area Reliability Report. The purpose of this study was to identify and analyze potable reuse project concepts in the ACWD/USD service areas to provide ACWD, USD, and SFPUC with sufficient information to prioritize project alternatives and determine the next steps to continue to evaluate a pota- ble reuse project and agency partnerships to increase regional water supplies. The scope of work included evaluating available wastewater flows, providing an update on recycled water regulatory requirements, reviewing plant effluent water quality data and determining the need for process improvements, interviewing other agencies for lessons learned on their potable reuse projects, developing the layout of advanced treatment facilities for IPR and DPR with associated costs, sizing conveyance facilities required for groundwater recharge and for DPR with associated costs, reviewing initial environmental considerations for recommended alternatives, and preparing a final feasibility study report compliant with the requirements of the US Bureau of Reclamation and the SWRCB.
City of Palo Alto, CA – Northwest Santa Clara County Recycled Water Strategic Plan. Project Manager for strategic plan to produce a guideline for an alternative reliable water supply for the City of Palo Alto and adjacent cities that will augment supplies with recycled water, thus increase the reliance on locally available water supplies.
Coordinating recycled water and groundwater preliminary planning studies to assess the feasibility of both non-po- table and potable reuse options for the region; providing coordination efforts for Phase III of the recycled water system expansion through financial planning, preliminary design, and funding; and business analyses to guide the City and stakeholders’ future investments in recycled water infrastructure Assessing the feasibility of non-potable reuse versus IPR/DPR. The project includes an assessment of IPR and DPR and preparation of a business plan for non-potable reuse and potable reuse.
City of Pleasanton, CA – Recycled Water Infrastructure Expansion – Phase 1A. Design Lead for 5,600 linear feet of 20-inch recycled water pipeline, 2,300 linear feet of 12-inch potable water pipeline, and retrofits to an existing 24-inch potable water pipeline to a recycled water main. Carrie also authored the Title 22 Engineer’s Report for Distribution and Use of Recycled Water. Woodard & Curran provided engineering design and bid assistance for a recycled water distribution system that will serve the Hacienda Business Park and Sports Park in the City of Pleasanton. Phase 1A consisted of an expedited design of 50,000 linear feet of 6-inch to 24-inch recycled water 13 Resumes
pipeline, two flow control stations, and multiple site Rey Water Reclamation Facility, an advanced water treatment facility, brine disposal, conveyance system
and injection wells for recharge of the San Luis Rey
Valley Groundwater Basin. The project included prepa-
ration of an indirect potable reuse feasibility study and pathogen removal study, which lead to the preparation
of the Engineering Report.
retrofits. Carrie was one of three design leads who split responsibility for portions of the system to meet the
expedited schedule.
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
(SFPUC), CA – Onsite Non-potable Water
System (ONWS) Replacement Alternatives
Study. Project manager for a team of engineers
who developed facility layout alternatives and costs
to replace the existing ONWS and to create a new,
pilot scale potable recycled water treatment train
(PureWaterSF) within SFPUC headquarters. The alterna-
tives considered wastewater and recycled water opera-
tions and maintenance requirements and preferences
in addition to the required electrical, mechanical, and structural improvements to safely install and operate
the proposed technologies, enable public tours the
facility, avoid impacts to the building’s workforce (such as mitigating odors and chemical hazards), and address
deficiencies with the existing ONWS performance and
configuration.
Las Virgenes Municipal Water District, CA –
Pure Water Project Las Virgenes - Triunfo. Task
Lead for layout of the Advanced Water Treatment Plant
(AWTP) for the Pure Water Preliminary Siting Study. The Las Virgenes – Triunfo Joint Powers Authority (JPA) is
proposing to augment surface water at the Las Virgenes
Reservoir with purified water, and as part of this project Carrie developed the AWTP layout, including process
buildings, tanks, parking and access roads. Based on
the AWTP layout it was determined that a two-acre site
was needed for the facility and the project included
a siting study, which evaluated proximity to existing
recycled water infrastructure, the brine line for salinity management and to the reservoir.
Santa Clara Valley Water District, CA – Sacramento Regional County Sanitation Expedited Purified Water Program. Task Lead for
preliminary engineering services for three advanced
water treatment (AWT) facilities, including treatment
technology alternatives and facilities siting evaluations, source water quality analysis, Class 4 cost estimates,
and facilities plans. She is evaluating both conventional full advanced treatment train option (MF/RO/AOP)
and a lower RO concentrate options using ozone,
biologically active filters (BAF) and AOP. Woodard &
Curran is providing preliminary engineering services for the District’s expedited purified water program which
includes alternatives analysis and facilities planning for advanced treatment facilities, conveyance pipelines,
injection wells, and percolation ponds to meet the
District’s goal of achieving 45,000 AFY of potable reuse.
District, CA – South Sacramento County
Agriculture & Habitat Lands Recycled Water
Project Programmatic Feasibility Study (2012)
and Facilities Plan and Environmental Impact
Report (2016). Project Engineer focused on regula-
tory, legal, and institutional requirements, stakeholder, and public outreach efforts, and on overall project
schedule and budget controls. Woodard & Currans
work for the Feasibility Study included a detailed mar- ket assessment and water supply analysis of the project area; identification of project facilities and determining the most cost-effective method of delivering recycled
water to the project area; identification of regulatory, legal, and institutional requirements; assisting with
stakeholder and public outreach efforts; and quantify-
ing the potential project impacts and benefits.Carpinteria Valley Water District, CA – Groundwater Replenishment Preliminary
Design. Task Lead for preliminary design for new
Advanced Water Purification Facility (AWPF), convey-
ance system and injection wells to be used to replenish groundwater supplies in the City of Carpinteria. Carrie is responsible for design of conveyance facilities, pump stations and injection wells. She coordinated the evalu- ation of route alternatives for conveying water from the purified water pump station to injection wells, which
included a utility investigation to identify the best route for the 12-inch pipeline. The project will supply up to
1.5 MGD of purified water.
City of Oceanside, CA – Pure Water Oceanside.
Task Lead for Title 22 Engineering Report for the City
of Oceanside’s groundwater replenishment and reuse
project, which included improvements to the San Luis
14 Ali Kalantar, pmp
Senior Technical Advisor
Education
• Masters, Civil Engineering, Loyola
Marymount University
Registration
• Project Management Professional (PMP),
Project Management Institute
• Bachelors, Chemical Engineering,
University of California-Los Angeles
Professional Profile
Ali is a Senior technical leader for water purification with membranes from industrial/domestic water and water reuse to reclaimed water/reuse. He is a recognized desalination, water, and wastewater treatment industry executive with 35 years of proven experience in all aspects of the business from engineering and design, project management, manufacturing, and international business development to recruitment, operation management, corporate strategy, and finance. Expertise in value engineering and design, supply and construction of large capacity Ultra-, Micro-, and Nanofiltration water treatment facilities for municipal and industrial applications in United States, and expertise in design and installation UF/RO plants for various beverage companies and breweries worldwide. In his capacity as CEO of Doosan Hydro Technology, the company was chosen as the best desalination company of the year by Global Water Intelligence. The types of membrane projects Ali has executed are as follows: tertiary treated water (Title 22) for a wide variety of industrial and irrigation uses; secondary treated wastewater purified by MF followed by RO for groundwater recharge; and Nanofiltration and RO plants for drinking water applications.
Related Experience
Confidential Client, OR – Utility Water Treatment. Design Lead for the design and construction of membrane system to provide non-potable water supply for existing and future City users up to 9.0 mgd by 2026. Water treatment system includes a CMU Building, ultrafilter membrane skid, backwash recovery skid, feed pumps, backwash system, storages, chemical feed systems, and clean-in-place (CIP) system with all necessary tanks and pumps. Review was also performed on issue for construction (IFC) drawings and specifications for an interim non-potable water treatment system to treat roughly 4.3 MGD.
Prior to Joining Woodard & Curran
Nanostone Water, Inc. -- Vice President, Business Development Global Desalination. Introducing CM-151 ceramic membrane as pretreatment for the desalination market. Expanding Nanostone Water business in MENA by establishing a new office in Dubai hiring new qualified staff, meeting with local consultants, developers and off-takers. Started as an engineering consultant and developed a marketing strategy and a business plan for introduc- ing Nanostone products in Water, Wastewater and desalination industry. Working with the design group to optimize the design for Nanostone products.
Pacific Aqua Technologiesm Los Angeles – President & Chairman of the Board. Pacific Aqua Technologies is a manufacturer of water and wastewater treatment equipment using membrane technologies, serving municipalities, industrial and desalination industries. Products included Filtration, Reverse Osmosis systems, MBR, wastewater treatment plants
Chester Engineers (Hatch), Pittsburgh, PA – Sr. Vice President Sales and Marketing. Water, Wastewater, Environment and related infrastructure engineering consultants, serving municipal and industrial customers globally Chester Group International, Pittsburgh, PA – President. Global Industrial and municipal water, wastewater and desalination consulting.
Doosan Hydro Technology, LLC, Tampa, FL – President & Chief Executive Officer. World recognized supplier of membrane-based desalination, water treatment and Wastewater treatment plants for Municipal, Mining, 15 Resumes
Power and Chemical plants worldwide. Held other roles • Canyon Power Plant, Boiler Feedwater RO/DI 0.5 MGD • Bayonne Power Plant, Boiler Feedwater RO/DI 1.0
MGD
• North Cameron County, Texas – WTP RO 2.0 MGD
• Owassa Water Treatment Plant, Texas RO 3.0 MGD
• Southmost Regional Desalination Plant, Texas 6.0
MGD
• City of Cape Coral ground water treatment Plant 5.0
MGD
• City of West Carrolton Ground Water Treatment, OH
2.0 MGD
• Town of Lochbuie WTP, Colorado 0.6 MGD
• Ground Water Repl. System, Orange County, CA 5.0
MGD
• North Lee County Reverse Osmosis plant, Florida 5.0
MGD
previously at Doosan as VP, and Sr. Executive. In charge of all marketing and sales for North and South American market. Developed Rosarito 100 MGD desalination proj-
ect and convinced the developer to select Doosan as the sole supplier of the desalination equipment. Developed
the desalination market in the Mining industry in Latin American and Mexico. Hired by Doosan Heavy Industries
as the CEO after acquisition of American Engineering
services. Tripled the company’s revenue in one year,
established a Research and Development Center hired
highly qualified executives. Qualified Doosan as the sup- plier of large capacity seawater Reverse Osmosis plants in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, and Latin America. Doosan become the largest desalination supplier in the world
with 45% share of the market
American Engineering Services, Tampa, FL –
President and CEO. Major supplier of municipal
plants in the US. Exclusive supplier of water treatment Plants to the beverage industry worldwide. Supplier of
water and wastewater Treatment plants to major EPC
contractors like GE and Bechtel
• Boynton Beach ground water treatment Plant, Florida
4.2 MGD
• Cooper City NF expansion Plant, Florida 4.0 MGD
• Carlsbad Water Recycling Facility California 0.7 MGD
• Pepsi Cola Aqua Fina Plant Puerto Rico 0.15 MGD
• Pepsi Cola Baltimore, USA 1.0 MGD
• City of Beverly Hills RO Water treatment Plant 1.7
MGD
American Water Chemicals, Tampa, FL –
President and CEO. Supplier of water treatment
chemicals to municipalities and Beverage industry.
• La Sara Groundwater Treatment Plant, Texas 1.0 MGD
• Tampa Electric, Water Recycling Plant 4.0 MGD
• Dolittle Road Groundwater Treatment Plant, Texas
2.0 MGD
• WT Package for Ammonia & Urea Plant Turkmenistan
20.0 MGD
• Venice Garden Groundwater Treatment Facility,
Florida 1.85 MGD
• Martin County Landfill Leachate Treatment Plant,
Florida 0.03 MGD
American Engineering Services & American
Water Chemicals, Monrovia, CA – Executive Vice
President. Founded both companies with two other
partners in Monrovia, California. Developed products
for both companies and became a successful supplier of
water Treatment equipment and chemicals in municipal
and industrial markets.
Envirogenics Systems Co. Division of Aerojet, Los
Angeles, CA – Director of Project Management. Built
large MSF, MED, RO desalination plants in Saudi Arabia, UAE, China, Indonesia, Caribbean. • Marco Island Ground Water Treatment Plant, Florida
6.0 MGD
• Maui Electric Boiler Feed Plant, HI 0.6 MGDDSS Engineers, Fort Lauderdale, FL – Project Engineer. Process engineering and desalination and
chemical plants.
The following are representative of multiple
UF/MF/NF/RO projects Ali has executed:
Project Name Plant Capacity
• Pinellas County Waste to Energy RO Plant, Fl 2.0 MGD
• Indian River County South RO Plant, Fl 5.0 MGD
• City of Hollywood, Florida RO Plant 1.7 MGD
• Chino II Desalter exp., Mira Loma, California 5.0 MGD • Western Corridor Recycled WTP, MF/RO 14.6 MGD
• Ecopetrol Refinery Recycled WTP, UF/RO 4.9 MGD
• West Basin MWD, California, Recycle WTP, UF/RO 2.0
MGD
• Coral Springs WTP, BWRO, Fl. 5.5 MGD
16 Jonathan Himlan, pe
Senior Technical Advisor
Education
• Masters, Environmental Engineering,
Northeastern University
• Bachelors, Civil Engineering, University of
Massachusetts Amherst
• Registered Professional Engineer - WA,
56464
• Registered Professional Engineer - CT,
34425
Professional Association
Registrations • WEF
• Registered Professional Engineer - MA,
45953
• Registered Professional Engineer - RI,
12201
Professional Profile
Jon has 30 years of experience working on industrial and municipal treatment projects. He has managed the planning, design, and construction of collection systems, pump stations, and wastewater treatment facility upgrades. He focuses on client satisfaction, clear communications and effective project delivery, leading large and diverse teams on complex multi-discipline projects that often serve a variety of client and multiple stakeholder circumstances.
Related Experience
Confidential Client, St. Charles County, MO – New Wastewater Treatment Facility Design-Build.
Project Manager on the design-build of a new 3.5 mgd advanced WWTF that will treat a combination of municipal and industrial wastewater. The facility will utilize biological treatment to remove nitrogen and phosphorus to meet the most stringent nutrient effluent limits currently in the state of Missouri. The new facility includes an administra- tion building, offline flow equalization, influent lift station, headworks with fine screening, three bioreactors for bio- logical nutrient removal, three final clarifiers, cloth filtration, UV disinfection and centrifuges for sludge dewatering.
The new facility includes a state-of-the-art instrumentation & controls SCADA system.
Confidential Paper Mill Client, CT – High Strength Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment System.
Project Manager for the planning and conceptual design of an reactor to biologically treat paper mill wastewater for reduction of chemical oxygen demand. The facility is proposed to include pre-equalization, high-rate anaerobic sludge blanket treatment, biogas treatment and handling, and oxidation of hydrogen sulfide as a pretreatment step for discharge to the municipal POTW. Beneficial reused of the biogas to fuel the paper mill steam generation system was also evaluated as part of the project.
Paper Mill, CT – Anaerobic Pretreatment System. Project Manager for the planning, 60% preliminary design and detailed cost estimating of an anaerobic reactor to biologically treat paper mill wastewater for reduction of chemical oxygen demand. The facility is proposed to include pre-equalization, high-rate anaerobic sludge blanket treatment, biogas treatment and handling, and oxidation of hydrogen sulfide as a pretreatment step for discharge to the municipal POTW. Beneficial reused of the biogas to fuel the paper mill steam generation system was also evaluated as part of the project.
Town of Warren, RI – Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) Upgrades. Project Manager for the plan- ning, detailed design and construction of $20 million in upgrades to the 2 million gallon per day Warren WWTF. One of the primary drivers for the facility upgrades is to meet a new low effluent nitrogen limit in the discharge permit.
In addition to new permit requirements, two particular challenges need to be addressed through the upgrade of the Warren WWTF. One is that the WWTF experiences short-duration, wet weather events that result in flow spikes.
The second is that the WWTF site is very space limited and requires a compact treatment process for this upgrade.
To meet all of the challenges of the project, a number of alternative configurations were evaluated and the Variable Operating Mode (VOM) process was selected. The VOM process configuration allows the facility to operate in a 17 Resumes
number of configurations including; Bardenpho (sum-
mer permit), Modified Ludzack-Ettinger (winter permit)
and Contact Stabilization (short-duration wet weather
events). The VOM process alternative had a lower
capital and operating cost than the other evaluated
technologies that included membrane bioreactors, IFAS,
BioMag and BAF systems. Additional improvements
were incorporated into the project to address equip-
ment and systems that are coming to the end of their
useful life. These improvements include new screening
equipment, new primary treatment equipment, disin-
fection system improvements, new electrical service
and emergency power, a new instrument and controls
system, a new sludge handling facility and miscella-
neous architectural and structural improvements.
flows and coordination with another town-hired consul-
tant who was designing stormwater improvements in
the area.
Town of Warren, RI – East Warren Interceptor
Improvements. Project Manager for the design and
construction to rehabilitate and repair a significant
interceptor that conveys wastewater from the east side
of town. Key design aspects included cleaning, video
inspection, testing and sealing approximately 1/3 of a
mile of sewer pipe and cured in place lining of a double barrel siphon running under the Kickemuit River.
Town of Warren, RI – Tourister Mill
Development - Engineering Peer Review of
Pump Station and Forcemain. Project Manager for
peer review of the planning, design and construction
of a developer-led project to upgrade the North Pump
Station and install a new forcemain on Water Street.
The design and construction included a complex
arrangement of stakeholders including local residents
and businesses, a simultaneous watermain upgrade
project being performed by the Bristol County Water
Authority, a last-minute inclusion of stormwater drain- age improvements at Church Street and dealing with
National Grid on their gas main issues.
Confidential Pharmaceutical Client, Northern
CA – Wastewater Pretreatment System Pilot
Study for Design. Involved in a pilot study to develop
design parameters for the design of a new centralized
wastewater pretreatment facility at this major pharma-
ceutical facility located in Northern California. The pilot process and proposed treatment facility consists of bio- logical treatment via a membrane bioreactor activated
sludge system, and a 2-stage reverse osmosis system
to remove TDS. The new WWTP will replace an existing
temporary diversion system that segregates high TDS
wastewater, which is required for permit compliance,
and will greatly reduce offsite disposal costs associated with the temporary system.
Town of Warren, RI – Wastewater Treatment
Facility Disinfection System Upgrades. Project
Manager for upgrades to the existing sodium hypo-
chlorite disinfection system including a structural eval- uation of the existing floor, demolition of the existing equipment and replacement with new bulk storage
tanks, secondary containment tank, chemical metering
pumps, electrical and instrumentation and controls
upgrades.
Private Developer, Trenton, OH – Biosolids
Handling for Innovative Animal Feed
Production Facility. Project Manager for a design/
build project to construct a first-of-its-kind facility to produce 2,000 pounds per day of a commercial animal
feed/protein product by converting the biomass and
nutrients available in brewery waste. The project was
a scale up from pilot level to full scale production. The facility included mechanical dewatering, drying in a
ring dryer, biological inactivation utilizing microwave technology and product packaging. The project also
included a state of the art SCADA system to collect and monitor data as an essential element of the production
processes.
Town of Warren, RI – Wastewater Interceptor
Replacement. Project Manager of the planning,
design and construction of replacement of the town’s
main interceptor to the Wastewater Treatment Facility.
The project design included approximately 1,700 feet
of 30-inch HDPE sewer, providing temporary by-pass
of existing flows and abandonment of the existing
interceptors.
Town of Warren, RI – Campbell Street Sewer
Replacement. Project Manager for the design and
construction to replacement a clay gravity sewer that
had begun to fail. Due to the urgency of the failure, the design was done on a fast-track and completed within
approximately 2 weeks of discovery of the failure. Key
design aspects included avoiding the Water Authority’s
24-inch diameter raw water supply line that was in
close proximity, providing temporary by-pass of existing 18 Richard Harmon
Fiscal Planning
Education
• Masters, Business Administration, San
Diego State University
• Bachelors, International Business, San
Diego State University
Professional Profile
Richard brings nearly 25 years of government affairs and project advocacy experience at the federal, state, and local levels. His experience extends from water and infrastructure policy and funding to legislative solutions for public agencies. For the last decade, Richard has managed all aspects of public agency client advocacy. Prior to that, Richard served as Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s transportation policy liaison between the Administration and both the California Legislature and the United States Congress. He also possesses extensive legislative and political experience from serving as Chief of Staff and Campaign Manager for a California State Assembly Member.
Related Experience
City of Inglewood, CA – Edward Vincent Jr. Park Stormwater Improvements Project Design. As Funding Lead, Richard supports the City by leading a funding team for the project, maintaining transparency, ensur- ing document/application control accuracy, and supporting compliance with funding regulations. Richard leverages his experience in government affairs and project funding advocacy at the federal, state, and local levels to develop strategic funding approaches for the project and facilitates coordination with key funding collaborators including public agencies, nonprofit and private organizations, as well as state and federal elected officials that are positioned to contribute additional funding for project elements, features, and amenities.
Eastern Municipal Water District, Perris, CA - Purified Water Replenishment Project Funding Plan.
Developed a funding plan describing the success to date of EMWD efforts to secure external funding for the PWR Program, including pending requests and applications. The plan also articulated several opportunities for additional funding that may be considered by EMWD for future program components and activities. 03/23 – 06/23 Multiple Clients, CA - Water Recycling and Reuse Funding Application Coordination. Funding lead for Woodard & Curran client applications to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Title XVI Program. Coordinated the team effort to submit and support nine client applications, securing more than $135 million of federal infrastructure fund- ing, representing 43% of funding awarded nationwide. 01/22 – 09/22 City of Hesperia, CA – Hesperia Reclaimed Water Pipeline Distribution System. Worked with the City of Hesperia to secure a $14.7 million loan and grant combination from the State Water Resources Control Board’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) to develop a reclaimed water pipeline distribution system. The project conveys tertiary-treated water from its wastewater treatment facility to various locations in the City, with future plans to reach other areas.
Cities of Turlock, Modesto, and Del Puerto Water District – North Valley Regional Recycled Water Program. Worked with the Cities of Turlock and Modesto and the Del Puerto Water District to secure nearly $100 million in CWSRF funding for the North Valley Regional Recycled Water Program, allowing for the use of munici- pal-treated wastewater in the Delta-Mendota Canal and agricultural application.
City of Moreno Valley, CA – SoCal Freight Gateway SR-60 Truck Safety and Efficiency Project. Worked with the City of Moreno Valley to secure a $16.8 million grant for their SoCal Freight Gateway: SR-60 Truck Safety and Efficiency Project. Leveraging close relationships at the California Transportation Commission, worked with the City on the development and submittal of a Trade Corridor Enhancement Program application to fund the project. 19 Resumes
City of Benicia, CA – Benicia Grant Application
Package and Memorandum of Understanding.
Task Manager for development of the grant application
package for a $5 million state earmark, coordination
with California Natural Resources Agency staff, and
subsequent development of an MOU between the City
and local nonprofit.
• Developed legislative platforms and strategies for
clients through input and collaboration with their
elected officials and staff.
• Monitored and made recommendations on pending
State and federal legislation, regulations, and funding program guidelines.
• Developed and advanced legislation sponsored by
clients, as well as negotiated amendments with bill
authors and supporters on legislation impacting
clients.
City of Pismo Beach, CA – Central Coast Blue
Project. Worked with the City of Pismo Beach to
secure approvals and funding to advance the Central
Coast Blue project. Planning funding was secured and
an application developed for the State Water Resources
Control Board to complete this project to inject treated wastewater for groundwater and to prevent sea water
intrusion.
California Department of Transportation,
Governor Appointee, Sacramento, CA - Deputy
Director, Legislative and Local Government
Affairs. As the Governor Schwarzenegger-appointed
liaison between the Administration and both the
California State Legislature and the United States
Congress on transportation-related issues, made
policy recommendations to the Governor and his
Administration, and provided committee testimony on
pending legislation. Significant efforts included:
Prior to Joining Woodard & Curran
Sacramento, CA – Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.
Senior Director. As a State- and federal-registered lob- byist, Richard provided advocacy to a client portfolio of predominantly public agencies across California—cities, counties and special districts—as well as private busi- ness clients. Advocacy efforts included development
of funding applications, advocacy with funding agen-
cies, pending State and federal legislation, including
development of funding bond measures, regulations,
client sponsored legislation, and advocacy trips to
Sacramento and Washington, D.C
• Developed legislation to expedite the distribution of $2.6 billion in transportation funds made available
under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
of 2009.
• Secured legislative authority to expedite more than
$1 billion in transportation projects by streamlining
environmental approval and permitting processes.
• Managed legislative communication in an
organization of over 22,000 employees, covering
multiple policy areas and geographic regions.
His position involved sensitive work with not only
federal and State elected representatives, but with
numerous local elected bodies. The normal client port-
folio included more than 15 public agencies, each with
a unique political makeup and priorities. His responsi- bilities included:
California State Assembly, Sacramento,
CA - Chief of Staff and Campaign Manager.
Responsible for all aspects of legislator’s State office and political activities, including legislation, committee staffing, management of Capitol and District Offices,
media, and fundraising and political activities in one of the highest-profile districts in the Legislature.
• Maintained fluency in multiple subject areas affecting public agency clients, including water and utilities,
transportation, energy, public safety, and other local
governance issues.
• Developed funding strategies and applications
for public agency priority projects and programs,
particularly water and transportation infrastructure
projects.
• Represented clients before Congress, the State
Legislature, Presidential and Gubernatorial
Administration agencies, as well as other stakeholders
and associations.
California Center for Border and Regional
Economic Studies, Calexico, CA - Project
Coordinator. Responsibilities included data analysis,
published economic bulletins, and development of
quarterly and annual community workshops and con-
ferences to address various environmental, economic,
water and wastewater, housing, infrastructure, and
social issues.
• Organized and lead delegation advocacy trips
for elected officials and staff in Sacramento and
Washington, D.C.
• staffed local agency legislative committees and
project workgroups and presented to councils, boards
and other governing bodies on activities.
20 Thomas Bryant, PE
Fiscal Planning
Education
• Bachelors, Agriculture Engineering,
Auburn University
Registrations
• Professional Engineer - FL, 36481
• General Contractor - FL
• Underground Contractor - FL
Professional Profile
Tom provides over 40 years of experience in civil engineering planning services related to water and wastewater systems. He works with communities to master-plan improvements to existing infrastructure and system expansion for growth. His goal is to provide a common-sense, hands-on approach to problem solving through direct involvement with utility operations, combining the latest technology and processes to create a quality, long-term facility that results in minimal operating and maintenance cost. From concept to completion, he is directly involved in every aspect of a project to ensure that budgets and schedules remain on task and that the end product is as planned. Tom strives to maintain long-term relationships with clients through providing outstanding customer satisfaction.
Related Experience
Funding Programs for Clean Water and Drinking Water Projects – Statewide. Thomas’s funding program experience includes the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection, State Revolving Fund (FDEP-SRF), State and Federal Legislative Appropriations, Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), United States, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Utilities (USDA-RD), State of Florida, Department of Parks, and Recreation (FRDAP), United States Army Corp of Engineers (USACE), and others. His experience in these programs includes project concept collaboration, application, planning, engineering, construction services as grant administrator and project closeout. His total grant funding involvement to date is estimated at $2B. Most recent successful SRF program included the Cities of Groveland, Mascotte, and Largo, Florida which provided nearly $140M of loan and grant funding via FDEP.
City of Newberry, FL – Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Upgrade with SRF Funding. Conduct analysis of historical data for wastewater demand from 2010 to 2019. Project wastewater needs through 2043. Analyze funding needs to meet debt service. Analyze Comprehensive Plan requirements for infrastructure needs as it relates to growth of the community. Work with Utility Director and City Manager to ensure deliverables meet the client’s needs.
City of Groveland, FL – Drinking Water, Wastewater, and Reclaim Water Utilities Master Plan. Oversaw the development of a City-wide Utilities Master Plan (UMP) for drinking water, wastewater, and reclaim (irrigation) water.
This project includes mapping of all utilities, evaluation of all facilities across the City, population and water demand forecasts, evaluation of future developments, and development of the following plans: 5-year and 20-year Capital Improvement Plans, 5-year Facility Improvement Plans, a 20-year Master Plan, a 10-Year Drinking Water Compliance Plan, and a Funding Initiative Plan.
City of Mascotte, FL – Drinking Water and Wastewater Facilities Plan. This project is funded by Florida State Revolving Fund and includes mapping of utilities, evaluation of water facilities, population and water demand forecasts, evaluation of future developments, and development of a 20-year facility plan and asset management plan for both drinking water and wastewater. This project is currently underway.
Master Planning for Clean Water and Drinking Water Studies. Thomas provides civil engineering planning services related to clean water and drinking water funding programs. He works with communities to master-plan improvements to existing infrastructure and system expansion for growth. His goal is to provide a common-sense, hands-on approach to problem solving through direct involvement with utility operations, combining the latest technol- ogy and processes to create a quality, long-term facility that results in minimal operating and maintenance cost. From concept to completion, he is directly involved in every aspect of a project to ensure that budgets and schedules remain on task and that the end product is as planned. Tom strives to maintain long-term relationships with clients through 21 Resumes
providing outstanding customer satisfaction. His end
goal is to plan facilities around the community needs and within their affordability.
City of Tallahassee, FL – Master Water Plan
Study. Work includes coordination between City Staff
and Malcolm Pirnie to ensure technical information is
conveyed and timelines are adhered to. Provide tech-
nical input and review on existing and proposed water
facilities.
Asset Management Programs. Thomas has
been instrumental in the development and support
of Asset Management (AM) Teams across Florida, to
implement an effective, operational “Asset Management,
Fiscal Sustainability and Computerized Maintenance
Management Program”, for use in FDEP-SRF compli-
ance. Tasks include the identification of: Staff, Support Consultants, GIS collection and measurement equipment,
computer software, computer hardware, coordination
with the City/County GIS database, identification of key infrastructure attributes and education of key decision makers. Development of algorithms from data retrieved
in the AM program, for use in: Capital improvements,
renewal and replacement, operations and maintenance,
rate sufficiency and other ongoing annual fiscal activities.
City of Tallahassee, FL – Director, Water
Operations, Water Utilities. Oversaw Water
Operations for the City of Tallahassee with a service pop- ulation of approximately 225 thousand people (65,000
meters). Operation division included a staff of approxi- mately 125 employees in the areas of engineering, water production, maintenance and meters, construction, and
taps. Responsible for the development of an operating
and capital budget in excess of $15 million annually,
development of a five-year plan to remain competitive
with the private sector and continue to provide outstand- ing service, administration of City and division policies, long-term facility planning and systems engineering,
compliance with federal, state, and local rules and regula- tions, incorporation of directives of the City Commission and City Manager into the operation, development and
oversight of a plan to continually improve efficiency and effectiveness of the unit, administration of all personnel matters and customer relations (rated #1 in customer
survey), processing of contracts, and procurement of
goods and services.
Water Operations Management. Thomas oversaw
Water Operations for the City of Tallahassee with a
service population of approximately 225 thousand
people (75,000 meters). Operation division included
a staff of approximately 125 employees in the areas
of engineering, water production, maintenance and
meters, construction, and taps. Responsibilities included the development of an operating and capital budget in
excess of $15M annually, development of a five-year plan to remain competitive with the private sector and con-
tinue to provide outstanding service, administration of City and division policies, long-term facility planning and systems engineering, compliance with federal, state, and local rules and regulations, incorporation of directives of the City Commission and City Manager into the opera-
tion, development and oversight of a plan to continually improve efficiency and effectiveness of the unit, admin- istration of all personnel matters and customer relations (rated #1 in customer survey), processing of contracts, and procurement of goods and services.
City of Tallahassee, FL – Supervisor, Water
Utilities. Oversaw engineering design and inspection
of water and sewer projects for the City of Tallahassee.
Work included supervision of a staff of 10 engineers,
technicians, and inspectors to design, build, and inspect capital projects. Projects included one-million-gallon
elevated tanks, 400-hp water wells, 500-hp sewage lift
stations, 42-in-diam force mains, 24-in-diam gravity
sewers, facility rehabilitation, and others. Coordinated all developer-related construction inspection of water and
sewer systems for acceptance by the City. The annual
budget ranged from $5 million to $21 million.Prior to joining Woodard & Curran Various Small Communities – Utility Master
Plan Development/Florida Panhandle. As Owner,
assisted small communities in the development of utility master plans to ensure that existing demands and future growth needs would be met while water quality was
protected. Developed a multifaceted corporation to serve the water and wastewater needs of small communities.
Hernando County Utilities Department –
Regional Wastewater Treatment and Disposal/
Brooksville FL. Coordination of program development
planning activities. Work includes master planning of
water and wastewater infrastructure improvements.
Specific projects include a wastewater regional treatment and reuse plan for the County.
City of Tavares, FL – Reclaimed Water
Improvements. Coordination of program development
planning activities. Work includes master planning of
water and wastewater infrastructure improvements.
Specific project include a regional reclaimed water
plan to serve Tavares and surrounding residences and
businesses.
22 Tyler Abercrombie, eit
Advanced Water Treatment
Education Technical Expertise
• Masters, Environmental Engineering,
University of California, Irvine
• Bachelors, Environmental Engineering,
University of California, Riverside
• Scale Studies and Field Pilot Studies for
Advanced Water Treatment Projects
• Technical Reports, Detailed Sizing
Calculations, Various Water Treatment
Modeling
• Water Treatment Facility Layout
Drawings, Bid Specifications, and
Technical Specifications
Registrations
• Engineer-in-Training, CA - 164616
Professional Associations
• American Membrane Technology
Association, Member
• Commissioning and Startup
• Operations Support
Professional Profile
Tyler has ten years of research and work experience across a broad range of water treatment processes with particular expertise in membrane filtration for advanced water treatment. He has conducted bench scale studies and field pilot studies, has developed technical reports, performed detailed sizing calculations, run various water treatment models, prepared water treatment facility layout drawings, and prepared bid specifications and technical specifications. He has also participated in the commissioning and startup, and ongoing operations support for multiple facilities.
Related Experience
Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCVWA), CA – Wells W-9 and W-10 PFAS Treatment Design.
Process Engineer for the preliminary design of a centralized treatment system to remove PFAS from two existing groundwater wells which have been removed from operation due to contaminant levels exceeding the proposed MCLs. Although the original RFP included individual wellhead treatment systems, SCVWA accepted Woodard & Curran’s proposal to install centralized treatment using IX at one of the well sites. The project includes an evaluation of conveyance alternatives between the wells, preliminary equipment sizing and layout, evaluation of existing well pumps’ hydraulic capacity with the additional treatment vessels, and an assessment of modifications required to introduce the water into the distribution system. The current design is expected to include a centralized treatment facility to treat 2,300 gpm through 2 lead/lag IX trains and raw water conveyance of 6,100 LF, most likely under an existing asphalt public bike path.
Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCVWA), CA – Sand Canyon, Lost Canyon 2, and Lost Canyon 2A Wells PFAS Treatment Design. Process Engineer for the preliminary design of a centralized treatment system to remove PFAS from three existing groundwater wells which have been removed from operation due to contaminant levels exceeding the proposed MCLs. The project includes an evaluation of conveyance alternatives between the wells, preliminary equipment sizing and layout, evaluation of existing well pumps’ hydraulic capacity with the addi- tional treatment vessels, and an assessment of modifications required to introduce the water into the distribution system. The current design is expected to include a centralized treatment facility to treat 3,000 gpm through 2 lead/ lag IX trains, 600 LF of raw water conveyance, and extensive distribution system improvements to remove existing hydraulic bottlenecks, dead ends, and cement-asbestos pipelines.
Puente Basin Water Agency (PBWA), CA – Preliminary Sizing and Concept Evaluation of an Advanced Water Treatment Facility. Technical Manager for the conceptual design of a direct potable reuse system to treat a blend of up to 4.5 MGD of tertiary treated recycled water and groundwater from several existing wells for potable use. The project includes an evaluation of water quality and treatment design to meet California State Water Resources Control Board proposed pathogen log removal requirements, and a siting analysis for the proposed system. Treatment design will be based on the Division of Drinking Water prescriptive treatment train that includes, Ozone/BAC, MF, RO, UVAOP and chemical disinfection. 23 Resumes
City of Pomona, CA – Preliminary Design for
Hexavalent Chromium Treatment. Process
Engineer for the preliminary evaluation and design for
a treatment system to remove hexavalent chromium
from several impacted wells for compliance with
California’s forthcoming Maximum Criteria Limit (MCL)
for hexavalent chromium in drinking water. The study
will identify a preferred treatment method from best
available technologies (BAT) for hexavalent chromium
reduction, including reduction/ coagulation/ filtration, anion exchange, and reverse osmosis (RO).
Water Replenishment District of Southern
California (WRD), CA – Albert Robles Center
(ARC) Advanced Water Treatment Facility
(AWTF). Process Engineer for team who served in the
owner’s engineer role for the 10,000 Acre-Feet per Year (AFY) AWTF (Ultrafiltration (UF) / Reverse Osmosis (RO) / Ultraviolet Advanced Oxidation Processes (UVAOP))
as part of Water Replenishment District’s ARC (formerly Groundwater Reliability Improvement Program (GRIP)).
Tyler helped to develop the design criteria through
analysis of current water quality regulations and his-
torical documents. He also developed antiscalant and
RO projections for the plant, as well as designed pre-
liminary layout drawings for the plant using AutoCAD.
Tyler assisted with construction support and plant
performance test monitoring.
Confidential Client – Containerized RO/UF
Treatment Systems. Technical manager for the
preliminary design of containerized treatment systems
to treat 1 MGD and 3 MGD of surface water by UF and
municipal groundwater by RO for industrial cooling
water application. This evaluation includes water
quality analysis, antiscalant and RO projections for
treatment approach confirmation, conceptual system
design and coordination with OEMs to assess current
industry capabilities. Outcomes for this project will
include guidelines and design criteria to assist Client in development of an RFP and vendor shortlisting and
selection. Projections for treatment approach confir-
mation, and coordination with OEMs.
City of Anaheim, CA – Facility Master Plan and
Design Improvements for the Lenain Water
Treatment Plant (WTP). Process Engineer for the
comprehensive Facility Master Plan, including cost and
schedule for the Replacement and Rehabilitation of
facilities, as well as expansion of the Lenain WTP from 15 to 20-22 MGD. Tyler assisted in the development of
an asset register by cataloguing assets and asset condi- tions in the field, identifying incorrect costs and values associated with assets in the software and establishing a methodology for Anaheim to use their asset register
to coordinate and keep track of efforts during plant
design improvements. Additionally, Tyler conducted
bench scale testing and coordinated full-scale testing
to troubleshoot elevated manganese in feedwater,
and facilitated completion of the Master Plan. The
City subsequently hired GHD to facilitate the design
improvements recommended in the Master Plan which
has been successfully completed.
Prior to Joining Woodard & Curran
City of Santa Monica, CA – Olympic Well Field
Restoration and Arcadia Water Treatment
Plant Expansion Project. This project included
upgrades to the existing Arcadia WTP with innovative
high recovery third stage RO concentrate treatment by
flow-reversal RO to enhance production efficiency, and
expansion of the plant from approximately 10 MGD to
13 MGD. Other improvements included new GAC filters
for organics removal and a new UV advanced oxidation
process treatment system for disinfection. As process
engineer, Tyler assisted with construction support
services on behalf of the City to provide oversight as
part of the owners engineer team during construction
and acceptance testing of the RO and UVAOP treatment
systems.
City of San Diego, CA – Otay WTP Chlorine
Conversion. The Otay WTP is a surface WTP located
adjacent to the Lower Otay Reservoir and has a
capacity of 34 MGD. The treatment process includes
a chlorine dioxide contact chamber, flocculation and
sedimentation, and media filtration, followed by
chloramination. As Process Engineer, Tyler completed
a design-build project for the conversion from chlorine gas to on-site sodium hypochlorite, including upgrades
to the chlorine dioxide generators. Conducted mechan-
ical and process design for modifications required for
the conversion. Additionally, prepared bid specifications and technical specifications, and provided review and
approval of constructions submittals and RFI’s.
San Jose Water, CA – Brackish Water Desal
Plant Feasibility Study. Project Manager for GHD
(subconsultant to HDR), who provided treatment
process design support for a Feasibility assessment for a brackish water RO plant to be located next to the San Jose-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility. Tyler led the treatment process design and assisting in source
water assessment, facility siting, brine management,
product water conveyance, stakeholder involvement,
and development of a comprehensive permitting plan.
24 Chris McMahon
Maintenance of Plant Operations
Education
• Bachelors, Science, Wichita State
University
• Water Operator Level 3 - WA, 016072
• Water Production Operator - Class 4 - LA,
21-162
Registrations
• Wastewater Collections Operator - Class
4 - LA, 21-165
Professional Associations
• American Water Works Association
• Water Environment Federation
• Wastewater Operator - Class 4 - KS,
17204
• Wastewater Operator Level 4 - WA, 9609
• Wastewater Treatment Operator - Class
4 - LA, 21-166
• Water Distribution Operator - Class 4 -
LA, 21-163
• Water Distribution Operator Level 4 - WA,
016072
Technical Expertise
• Maintenance Management
• Facility Optimization
• Biological Treatment Process
• Treatment Plant O&M
Specialized Training
• 30 Hour General Industry Training - OSHA
Professional Profile
Chris has over 18 years of experience in the operations, maintenance, and management across the water sector.
He has fulfilled various roles throughout his career including Laboratory Quality Assurance Officer at a NELAP Accredited laboratory, Treatment Plant Superintendent, and is currently Woodard & Curran’s Operations & Management Area Manager for the Pacific Coast area. Chris has worked with a wide variety of treatment systems ranging from lime softening drinking water treatment to wastewater enhanced biological phosphorus removal and membrane bioreactor facilities. He has expertise in overcoming water-related challenges associated with compli- ance, funding, construction, and staffing. Chris has provided process evaluations and capital project implementa- tion at more than 50 facilities throughout the country. This work improved facility compliance, performance, and reliability.
Related Experience
As the Area Manager for Woodard & Curran’s contract operations division, Chris is responsible for operations, main- tenance, financial administration, and contract deliverables across Woodard & Curran’s West Coast operations. These locations include, but are not limited to:
City of Victorville, CA – Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering Services. Area Manager responsible for the operations, maintenance, and engineering services for the City’s Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant (IWWTP) that Woodard & Curran designed and has operated since 2010. This facility is 2.5 MGD membrane biore- actor facility that produces Title 22 compliant recycled water with a staff of five operators and an annual operating budget of nearly $5 million. Additionally, Chris supports the management of the Industrial Pretreatment Program and assists the City with annual capital improvement planning for the IWWTP.
City of Cashmere, WA – Operations & Management. Area Manager responsible for the operations and main- tenance for the City’s Water Department since May 2022. The project includes a state accredited laboratory, a 1.3 MGD Biological Nutrient Removal Wastewater Treatment Plant, a 3.0 MGD Surface Water Drinking Water Plant, three drinking water wells, and all associated assets in the collections and distribution system. Chris is also responsible for supporting the City in its annual capital improvement planning across the City’s Water Department.
City of Quincy, WA – Operations & Management. Area Manager responsible for the operations and main- tenance of a 2.0 MGD industrial water reuse system, a 2.1 MGD municipal water reclamation facility, a 4.9 MGD industrial wastewater treatment plant, 5 potable water production wells, and industrial pretreatment program. 25 Resumes
Prior to joining Woodard & Curran
Avant Environmental Solutions LLC/McMahon
Environmental Services LLC – Independent
Water and Operations Services. Provided clients
with a variety of water and wastewater services. His
services included temporary operations support, daily
O&M services, asset management planning, capital
improvement planning, construction oversight, and
commissioning of new facilities. Key accomplishments
included the successful launch of a new water utility
department and project management of over 150
individual projects. He long-term capital goals for his clients and sourced additional funding to initiate clients’ projects. Additionally, he identified growth opportuni- ties for his clients’ service areas and worked with them to successfully gain support and approval for service
area expansions.
American States Utility Service, Inc. – Transition
of Fort Riley Treatment System Operations. As
Treatment Facilities Superintendent, successfully
transitioned water and wastewater system ownership
and operations as part of a utility privatization contract between the Department of the Army and ASUS at
Fort Riley, KS. Hired, trained, and managed crews that
operated and maintained the drinking water treatment,
wastewater treatment, water distribution, and wastewa-
ter collection systems throughout the post. Developed
asset management programs, process control manage-
ment programs, and compliance monitoring programs
for ASUS’s treatment facilities.
Veolia Water – East & Southwest Wastewater
Treatment Facilities Operations. As Facility
Supervisor and Operations Manager, coordinated oper-
ations and maintenance for two wastewater treatment
facilities and the onsite certified laboratories in Junction City, Kansas. Developed annual operating budgets for
the facilities and forecasted long- and short-term costs while routinely evaluating the facilities for optimization opportunities. Served as a liaison between the utility
owner and contractors to successfully design and
implement a multi-phase construction project at both
facilities. Optimized facilities to enhance regulatory
compliance while also reducing biosolids disposal costs and energy usage.
City of Hutchinson, KS – Laboratory and
Operations and Maintenance. As Quality
Assurance Officer/Lead Laboratory Technician, oversaw
laboratory operations to ensure compliance was
maintained across all industry standards. Trained new
employees and developed proper training procedures
for the City’s Water Department. Performed laboratory
analysis on drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater
samples in accordance with state regulations and facil- ity quality control procedures.
26 Daniel Peralta
Maintenance of Plant Operations
Education
• Water Technology, California State
University - Sacramento
• Computer Science, California State
University - San Bernardino
• Water Treatment Operator Grade 2 - CA,
40558
• Environmental Compliance Inspector -
CWEA, 1308232710
Professional Associations
• California Water Environment
Association, Desert And Mountain
Section, President-Board Member
Registrations
• California Wastewater Treatment Grade 5
Operator - CA, 28181
Professional Profile
Daniel manages the Victorville Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant and has 13 years of experience in the wastewater field. Throughout his career as an operator, Daniel has encountered many different processes, evaluated the performance of wastewater plant processes and executed changes to improve the operation. From operating and maintaining facility equipment to performing laboratory analyses of wastewater, he has gained extensive hands-on experience related to the wastewater field. Daniel has assisted with developing and implementing Industrial Pretreatment Programs, collection system maintenance, construction, and process development. Daniel holds a California Grade 5 Wastewater Treatment Certification and Grade 2 Water Treatment Certification. He is an active member of the California Water Environment Association and is currently fulfilling the role of Past President of the local CWEA Desert and Mountain Sector.
Related Experience
Woodard & Curran – Plant Manager. Manages the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant, site laboratory, and source control (Industrial Pretreatment Program). Lead and direct all aspect of oper- ations/maintenance, as well as safety, financial, environmental, and regulatory compliance. Ensure staff is up to date with all federal, state, and local regulations including environmental guidelines. Assists senior management in reviewing con- tractor submittals for materials and project design. Prepare the annual operating budget and capital improvement plan.
Monitor and control assigned budget elements and verify the project goals/milestones are met and adhering to approved budgets. Ability to operate and control complex and emerging wastewater processes including: Upflow Anaerobic Sludge Bio-reactor, pretreatment, primary treatment, chemical addition, thickening, sludge granulation, activated sludge, mem- brane filtration, anaerobic digestion, tertiary treatment, ultra violet disinfection, advanced biological nutrient removal.
Woodard & Curran – Lead Operator. Activities include the operation and daily inspection of equipment, maintaining communications with project personnel, preventive maintenance activities, data entry and report generation, including preparing data for the Monthly Operating Report. Monitors and controls assigned budget elements to ensure cost-effec- tive service to meet budget. Served as the liaison with the project staff and management all within a team and career-fo- cused environment. Schedules, coordinates, directs, and supervises all daily operations of plant personnel, ensuring that subordinate employees follow established administrative, safety, operating, and maintenance policies. Supervises the operations department to ensure that work is performed in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures. Enhanced knowledge of plant equipment and plant processes.
Prior to joining Woodard & Curran
City Of Lompoc, CA – Wastewater Department. Acquired Grade III & IV Wastewater Operator license.
United Water, City of Barstow, CA – Wastewater Facility. Acquired Grade II Wastewater Operator license, Chief Plant Operator for Oak Tree Inn and Jack in the Box Package Facilities, B.N.S.F on-call Industrial Waste Operator.
Aguarion Operating Services, City of Barstow, CA – Wastewater Facility. Acquired O.1.T/Grade I Wastewater Operator license, basic Industrial Waste operations (B.N.S.F), City of Fontana Wastewater Facility operation and maintenance.
27 Brian Wickes, CPESC, QSD/QSP
Permitting/CEQA
Education Registrations
• 40 Hour HAZWOPER Training - OSHA
• 8 Hour HAZWOPER Refresher Training -
OSHA
• Certification Qualified SWPPP Developer/
Qualified SWPPP Practitioner - 26161
• Masters, Environmental Science and
Management, University of San Francisco
• Bachelors, Environmental Science,
University of Oregon
Professional Profile
Brian has twelve years of experience in recycled water permitting and compliance, NPDES stormwater and wastewater permitting, monitoring, and compliance, agricultural salt & nutrient management, industrial EHS&S compliance, NRDA injury assessments and restoration planning, biological surveys, hydrology, wetland delineations, and CEQA document preparation. He is a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) and Qualified Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Developer and Practitioner (QSD/QSP). He graduated from the University of Oregon in March 2012 with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and from the University of San Francisco in December 2015 with a Master of Science in Environmental Management. Brian has experience conducting endangered-species surveys and enforcing water-quality objectives on construction sites. He has experience analyzing municipal wastewater and storm water data to ensure compliance with NPDES permits. He works closely with a team of wastewater engineers, environ- mental scientists, and wastewater treatment plant operators to provide integrated project solutions.
Related Experience
City of Victorville, CA – Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant Recycled Water Compliance. Project Manager overseeing continued compliance with industrial wastewater treatment plant waste discharge requirements and CDPH Title 22 compliance.
City of Victorville, CA – Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant Effluent Disposal Analysis. Project Manager tasked with analyzing and recommending new effluent disposal options for the City to consider for its industrial wastewater treatment plant to prepare for growth in the City.
BioMarin Pharmaceutical, CA – Industrial Pretreatment Facility. Project Manager evaluating feasibility of designing and constructing a pre-treatment facility for industrial discharger to meet agency wastewater local limits.
Collaborating with engineering, legal, and EHS teams for design basis and developing pilot system for proposed wastewater treatment technology.
Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District (SRCSD), CA – Harvest Water Program Implementation. Task Manager responsible for developing the groundwater accounting framework, developing the groundwater monitoring network, coordinating the landowner outreach campaign, and preparing the loading and antidegradation analyses for the conjunctive use program that utilizes in-lieu recharge of the South American Subbasin in the South Sacramento County area.
South San Joaquin Irrigation District, CA – Feasibility Assessment of Pressurized Water Delivery.
Environmental Scientist tasked with creating water balances for current and future water delivery methods. Created a mass-balance model for TDS and nitrate percolating from the crop root zone and the overall groundwater resource.
County of Merced, CA – Drywell Regulatory Framework. Project Planner tasked with developing new ordi- nance recommendations for permitting drywells in the County.
Del Puerto Water District (DPWD), CA – Del Puerto Canyon Reservoir Environmental Impact Report.
Project Planner responsible for evaluating hydrology and water quality impacts of a proposed 82,000-acre-foot reservoir located along Del Puerto Creek in Stanislaus County, fronting Interstate 5, west of the City of Patterson.
Project includes a main dam, three saddle dams, inlet/outlet works, pipeline, a pumping plant, electrical substation, 28 Resumes
relocated utility lines and a relocated roadway. The
project will provide locally owned south of Delta water storage to and from the Delta-Mendota Canal to
provide a reliable source of water for agriculture and
wildlife refuges in the DPWD and Project Partners’ ser- vice areas. The EIR team, working closely with the engi- neering team, is conducting environmental review on
a fast-track basis to help meet US Bureau Reclamation
grant funding application deadlines.
standards. Drafted and provided quality control for
reasonable potential analysis and in-stream waste
concentration discussion.
City of Cloverdale, CA – Industrial
Pretreatment Permit. Project Planner tasked with
drafting a new industrial pretreatment permit for an
industrial user within the City’s service area.
San Diego County Water Authority – DWR
Water Desalination Grant Program Application.
Project Manager tasked with preparing an application
for the Water Authority to submit to DWR for funding
for the Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant.
LGC Biosearch Technologies, CA – EHS
Consultant. Project scientist tasked with developing
Permit Registration Documents for Industrial General
Permit coverage, including developing and implement-
ing a site-specific Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and monitoring program. Lead wastewater permit
renewal effort and collaborated with local agency.
Assisted in industrial hygiene monitoring program for
50 employees. Audited four facilities for stormwater
and wastewater compliance.
Novato Sanitary District (NSD), CA – Report of
Waste Discharge. Project Planner was tasked with
providing quality control of the toxicity data, reasonable potential analysis, and in-stream waste concentration
discussions.
Department of Water Resources, CA – Oroville
230kV Transmission Line Reroute. Qualified
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
Developer and Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSD/
QSP) for LUP Type 1/2 230kV transmission line reroute
around Oroville Dam spillway.
HP Hood, LLC, CA – EHS Consultant. Project
Manager tasked with conducting annual internal
audit of Sacramento facility EHS department. Leads
wastewater and stormwater compliance determina-
tion. Collaborates with subject matter experts in air
permitting, TSCA, hazardous waste management, and
other environmental regulatory areas to determine
compliance.
Client Confidential, CA – Oil Spill Response.
Environmental Scientist who responded to surface
pipeline rupture. Lead Shoreline Cleanup Assessment
Technique (SCAT) team, working with state and federal
agencies. Assisted with Natural Resource Damage
Assessment (NRDA) data management, injury assess-
ment, and restoration planning.
BioMarin Pharmaceutical, CA – EHS&S
Consultant. Environmental Scientist tasked with
managing industrial pre-treatment program wastewa-
ter compliance with local agency permit. Developed
sampling plans for four industrial facilities and lead
sampling campaigns. Operated wastewater bench lab
for in-house analyses. Developed Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and Permit Registration
Documents for Industrial General Permit coverage.
Assisted in public, department, and agency relations.
Client Confidential, ND – Spill Response.
Environmental Scientist who responded to under-
ground pipeline fracture. Developed model to deter-
mine extraction well locations. Lead field team for
water sampling from extraction wells. Assisted with
Shoreline Cleanup and Assessment Technique (SCAT).
Northeastern University at Mills College, CA
– EHS Consultant. Project Manager assisting the
university in applying for coverage under the California Industrial General Permit and amending wastewater
discharge permit with local agency. Leading staff in con- ducting a chemical inventory of all areas with potential wastewater discharge exposure.
PG&E, CA – Critical Operations Center. Qualified
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
Developer and Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSD/
QSP) for Risk Level 2 eight-acre PG&E development.
Inspected site and sampled discharge for continued
compliance with General Permit.
San Andreas Sanitary District, CA – Report of
Waste Discharge. Project planner leading regulatory
team in drafting and submitting wastewater discharge
permit renewal documents to the Regional Water
Quality Control Board.
Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District – Report of
Waste Discharge. Project Planner tasked with
analyzing toxicity data and comparing with state toxicity 29 Kim Clyma
Permitting/CEQA
Education
• Juris Doctor, Law, Lincoln Law School of
Sacramento
Professional Associations
• Association of Women in Water, Energy,
and Environment, Member
• Bachelors, Environmental Studies,
University of California, Santa Barbara
• Geographical Information Systems,
American River College
• California Association of Environmental
Professionals, Member
Technical Expertise
• CEQA
• NEPA
• Environmental Planning and Permitting
Professional Profile
With over 16 years of environmental science planning and permitting experience, Kim thrives on finding solutions that benefit her clients, the environment, and their communities. Kim puts her multi-disciplinary background to work daily, drawing on her legal, planning, science, and GIS experience to contribute a unique perspective to any team she is on. Kim has managed and contributed to a variety of assessment, planning, design, and permitting projects across disciplines and sectors but is focused on water. Emphasizing her work on complicated multifaceted projects Kim has conducted constraints analyses, CEQA/NEPA reports (EIRs, EAs, IS/MNDs, CEs, ERs, etc.), alternative analyses, permitting strategies and applications (CWA 401, 402, 404, CDFW 1602, CVFPB Encroachment Permits, Williamson Act, local codes, FAA, FERC), technical and field studies (water quality, visual, biology, air quality, cultural, farmlands, noise), engineering environmental support, and spatial analyses. Kim’s unique perspective obtained from her involvement in the realms of water and environmental law results in the production of strategic solutions, defensible documents, and unique compliance strategies.
Related Experience
Palmdale Water District (PWD), CA – Solar Energy Project IS/MND. As Project Manager, Kim managed Woodard & Curran’s team of environmental planners to support the PWD with their sustainability efforts by preparing an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for a solar energy and battery storage system project. The expedited schedule of the project warranted upfront coordination and defining a stable project description prior to completion of design. Kim worked with the District to define reasonable assumptions to provide flexibility in design while meeting the CEQA requirements to disclose potential impacts associated with Project activities. Kim and team successfully delivered the Initial Study Mitigated Negative Declaration for Board approval within the three month timeframe. and under budget.
East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD), CA – Quarry Site Reclamation Plan. Kim was an integral member of the team evaluating and obtaining approvals for this former quarry site reuse and restoration project in Alameda County. Kim worked with the project team to help evaluate the feasibility and obtain approvals to accommo- date EBMUD’s trench soil disposals while restoring the former quarry site and creating a long term beneficial recre- ational and open space use. Kim prepared the Land Use Consistency analysis and provided technical review and strategy for key CEQA EIR sections including land use and alternatives.
EBMUD, CA – Walnut Creek WTP Improvements. Deputy Project Manger facilitating project management activi- ties and supporting CEQA EIR preparation and documentation process for this project providing EBMUD more advanced water treatment that provides treatment capabilities of lower quality water supplies for drought tolerance and wildfire impacts.
Aries - Fairfield Suisun WWTP, CA – Environmental Planning and Permitting Project. Kim is the Project Manager for this innovative biosolids and biomass management project. Kim is managing the CEQA Initial Study Mitigated Negative Declaration, geotechnical investigations, air modeling and permitting, Phase I Environmental 30 Resumes
Site Assessment, Solano County Integrated Waste Nevada Irrigation District, CA – Newtown Reservoir Cleanout IS/MND. Project Manager for
this reservoir clean-out, Kim prepared an Initial Study Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Nevada Irrigation District. Critical issues for this project included potential red-legged frog occurrences and habitat that needed to
be removed from the reservoir.
Management Plan, Solano County Solid Waste Permitting,
City of Fairfield Land Use Consistency Assessment, and
Soil resistivity testing. Kim’s role involves working closely with each discipline’s team as well as facilitating technical analysis associated with communicating complicated
technical project details to the public and regulating
agencies. Nevada Irrigation District, CA – Combie Phase I Canal Rehabilitation Project. As CEQA QA/QC,Coachella Valley Water District, CA – Booster Station 5513 and Tank 5514 Construction
Project ISMND and CEQA+. As the Task Manager,
Kim oversaw preparation, review, and publication of
the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for this new tank and booster station project in CVWD’s
Thunderbird Heights Pressure Zone at sites 5513 and
5514. Kim coordinated between funding work and engi-
neering work to provide a legally adequate and complete environmental review document that met CVWD’s needs
and standards. Kim provided technical strategy on CEQA
and federal funding compliance CEQA+, delivering the
project on schedule and within budget.
provided on-going strategic compliance advice and CEQA
review for the evolution of design for this canal and
siphon replacement project. Kim provided review and
strategy for updating and revisions based on different
design considerations with respect to impacts to the
Bear River and aesthetic resources. Kim prepared and
subsequently updated an addendum to the Initial Study
Mitigated Negative Declaration and supported permitting strategies.
City of Merced, CA – Wastewater Collection
System Master Plan Environmental Impact
Report. Environmental Task Manager led the effort
to prepare an Environmental Impact Report for the
Wastewater Collection System Master Plan on a program
level while analyzing multiple specific projects. Key con- siderations include public controversy surrounding for- mation of a new assessment district, groundwater quality and supply, biological resources, environmental justice, and agricultural conversions. Kim developed a CEQA
compliant project description based on the Master Plan
outlining specific project details as well as activities pro- posed as part of the Plan. Kim is also providing strategy and insight for compliance with CEQA and preparation
for potential future legal challenge.
El Dorado Irrigation District, CA – Upper Main
Ditch Piping Project EIR. As the Project Manager
responsible for working with the District to provide envi- ronmental consulting services for this controversial ditch piping Project, Kim guided and advised the District on
alternatives, technical analysis, and public involvement as they faced evolved, facing constraining public and politi- cal factors,. Kim managed publication and certification of the EIR including responses to over 200 public comment
letters. Kim worked closely with legal council to guide project development and strategy for alternatives, aes- thetic impact evaluations from tree loss/removal, historic resources, groundwater and hydrological resources, and
potential loss of biological resources. Kim also provide Section 404, 401, and 1600 permitting advice overseeing the aquatic resources delineation and permitting require- ments memorandum. Finally, Kim provided construction
compliance and mitigation monitoring and reporting
implementation for the District.
South County Regional Wastewater Authority,
CA – Membrane Bioreactor Project CEQA
Compliance. Environmental Task Lead prepared an
Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration tiered off the City of Morgan Hill and City of Gilroy’s General Plans for expansion and placement of a membrane bioreactor
at the existing wastewater treatment facilities. Kim has organized a multidisciplinary team to review biological, cultural, and other environmental impacts of construc-
tion and operational impacts.
Valley Springs Public Utility District, CA – Valley
Springs Public Utility District Initial Study
Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND). As
Environmental Planner, designed and completed the
environmental compliance for this federally funded
public infrastructure project. Valley Springs Public Utility District intends to move their wastewater treatment plant from its existing site in town where there are odor and flooding issues to a vacant site approximately two miles away. As a technical reviewer, Kim provided guidance
and reviewed the IS/MND to the satisfaction of the client and interested regulatory agencies. Additionally, Kim
prepared the land use compatibility analysis and played a pivotal role in preparation of the Conditional Use Permit.
South County Regional Wastewater Authority,
CA – New Maintenance Building Project CEQA
Compliance. As Environmental Lead, provided
environmental impact assessment and advice for the
relocation and expansion of maintenance facilities. Kim provided compliance advice and completed the Notice of
Exemption process through Santa Clara County.
31 Harpreet Rai, phd pe
Process/Mechanical
Education
• Doctorate, Environmental Engineering,
Thapar Institute of Engineering and
Technology, India
Registrations
• Registered Professional Engineer -
Pending Reciprocity from Canada
• Masters, Environmental Engineering,
Thapar Institute of Engineering and
Technology, India
• Bachelors, Civil Engineering, Thapar
Institute of Engineering and Technology,
India
Professional Profile
Harpreet has over 30 years of experience in consulting and research engineering in municipal and industrial wastewa- ter, biosolids processing and reuse. Harpreet is an expert in wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) process design, pro- cess intensification, optimization, and modeling. Harpreet has experience in managing and executing multi-disciplinary wastewater projects. He is adept in hydraulic modeling, with expertise using BIOWIN and GPSX. He has demonstrated skills in project management, mentoring, training, and team building. Harpreet has a strong background in Water industry leadership initiatives including – organizing and chairing Water Environment Federation (WEF) seminars, conference sessions, giving expert talks, publishing articles in technical journals/magazines, and serving on the WEF Wastewater Treatment and Technologies Committee for ten years.
Prior to joining Woodard & Curran
Oxford County, Ontario - Ingersoll Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) Upgrade and Expansion.
Project manager and project engineer for $18M, 3.4 MGD plant upgrade and expansion. Recipient of 2018 Ontario Public Works Associate (OPWA) Project of the Year Award.
City of Peterborough, Ontario - Peterborough WWTP IFAS Upgrade. Process engineer for Peterborough WWTP IFAS retrofit based upgrade to increase plant capacity from 15.8 MGD to 17.9 MGD, achieving stringent limits for nitrification. Successful retrofit and stress testing led to WWTP re-rating to 17.9 MGD saving $13M in capital upgrades.
Durham Region, Ontario - Harmony Creek WPCP Major Maintenance Work Phase 3. Process Engineer for upgrades including a new biosolids thickening system, implementation of DO-based aeration control system, replacement of secondary clarifiers sludge and scum removal systems on a 9 MGD capacity WWTP.
Oxford County, Ontario - Ingersoll FOG Co-digestion. Lead Engineer and Project Manager for a successful pilot study on co-digestion of Fats Oil and Grease (FOG) waste in a full-scale anaerobic digester at Ingersoll WWTP (ON) with a rated capacity of 3.4 MGD.The study demonstrated a potential of 80% increase in biogas production at 30% additional VS loading via FOG, translating into 14,120cuf/d of additional biogas and $80k annual revenue.
City of Brantford, Ontario - Brantford WWTP Comprehensive Assessment. Lead Engineer and Project Manager for capacity and operation assessment for Brantford WWTP (21.6 MGD) for future wastewater servicing needs. The project included review of the existing WWTP’s process units and operations, recommendation of plant upgrades and operational modifications to achieve the anticipated treatment capacities stringent effluent require- ments to 2041 and for a full buildout.
Municipality of Thames Centre, Ontario – Dorchester WPCP Expansion. Project Manager and Project Engineer for $5M, 0.4 MGD Dorchester WPCP Expansion.
Norfolk County, Ontario - Delhi WPCP Upgrade and Expansion. Lead Process Engineer for $15M, 0.84 MGD Delhi WPCP Upgrade and Expansion project for Recipient of 2015 Ontario Public Works Associate (OPWA Project of the Year Award).
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Port Rowan, Ontario – Water Pollution Control
Plant. Process Engineer for design, start-up, and
commissioning of $12M, 0.4 MGD MBR WPCP treating
a complex mix of wastewater streams comprising
sewage, septage and landfill leachate. This project
was recipient of the 2013 OPWA Technical Innovation
Award.
Oxford County, Ontario - Ingersoll WWTP
Optimization. Project Engineer and Manager for an
optimization study for the Ingersoll WWTP. Identified
type1 fouling of ceramic diffusers as cause of high
aeration energy and replaced ceramics with membrane
diffusers. First stage of implementation of the optimiza- tion measures resulted in $37k annual saving in oper-
ation cost with potential of additional $40 projected in the second stage of implementation.
City of London, Ontario – Water Pollution
Control Plant Expansion Plan. Project Engineer for
$30M Expansion plan for a 40 MGD WPCP for a future
capacity of 44.7 MGD. Key components of the assign-
ment included validating the existing and proposed
treatment capacities with BioWin modeling, preparation
of a project roadmap detailing the proposed works,
timelines, and phasing, and facilitating MECP (regulating agency) approval of the plan.
City of London, Ontario –Solids Management
Options Review. Project Manager and Engineer for
Solids Management Options Review for five WPCPs
with combined capacity of 71 MGD. Project included
analysis and comparison of technology options against
the currently operating system of dewatering an incin-
eration. The technology options included: anaerobic
digestion for cogeneration, Lystek TM, N-Viro TM, and
sludge drying; in conjunction with final product disposal options of land application, landfilling, and combustion as alternate fuel.
City of Mumbai, India – Process Design and
Technology Review. Process Engineer for process
design and technology review of four WPCPs of 9-25
MGD capacities.
33 Christopher Dorn, PE
Process/Mechanical
Education
• Bachelors, Civil Engineering, University of
Southern California
Professional Associations
• American Society of Civil Engineers
• WateReuse Association
• Bachelors, Engineering Physics, Gordon
College Technical Expertise
• UV Disinfection
• Piping SystemsRegistrations
• Professional Engineer - CA, 92060 • Site Development
Professional Profile
Chris has seven years of experience on a variety of water infrastructure and civil site projects in the planning, design, permitting, bidding, and construction administration phases. He has successfully worked on multi-disciplinary and phased projects that demand extensive coordination, careful attention to budget and schedules, and constant commu- nication. Chris brings experience in wastewater and water treatment, potable and recycled water distribution pipeline projects, stormwater water quality and infrastructure improvement projects, sanitary sewer expansion and replace- ment projects, and civil site development for a wide variety of both private and public agency projects. His diverse experience provides a broad and multidisciplinary focus towards innovative and effective solutions.
Related Experience
Confidential Client, OR – Utility Water Treatment. Design Manger for design and construction of membrane system to provide non-potable water supply for existing and future City users up to 9.0 mgd by 2026. Water treatment system includes a CMU Building, ultrafilter membrane skid, backwash recovery skid, feed pumps, backwash system, storages, chemical feed systems, and clean-in-place (CIP) system with all necessary tanks and pumps. Review was also performed on issue for construction (IFC) drawings and specifications for an interim non-potable water treatment system to treat roughly 4.3 MGD.
Town of Windsor, CA – UV System Replacement. As part of a consulting partnership, Chris serves as Woodard & Curran’s project engineer on a project to replace a 20+ year-old UV system with a modern high output low pressure UV system. The UV facility discharges effluent to both reuse applications and to a surface water (seasonally restricted discharge), requiring careful compliance with NPDES requirements and communication with the Regional Water Quality Board and Department of Drinking Water, particularly as it relates to operations during construction and adopting a data-validated site specific UVT value for design assumptions.
Union Sanitary District, CA – Enhanced Treatment and Site Upgrades. Project Engineer for the civil site design of the enhanced treatment facility expansion of the Union Sanitary District. The overall project program of $348M is the largest capital improvement project in USD’s history includes aeration basin modifications, a new campus administration site and new secondary clarifiers and effluent facilities at the approximate 30-acre treatment facility in Union City, CA.
City of Malibu, CA – Civic Center Wastewater Treatment Plant and Collection System Expansion.
Project Engineer supporting the civil site design of the Phase 2 treatment plant, wastewater collection and recycled water distribution system expansions. The design includes additional bioreactor and MBR trains, UV disinfection, and other improvements required to treat increasing wastewater flows to Title 22 standards as well as approximately 5-miles of sanitary sewer collection and recycled water distribution pipelines.
Confidential Client – Water Treatment Facility and Pipelines. Project Engineer responsible for the civil, yard piping and pipelines associated with a 7.7 MGD Water Treatment Facility. The facility produces non-potable ultrafiltra- tion filtrate to serve multiple industrial complexes and consists of over 6-miles of pipelines to convey raw water, UF filtrate and industrial wastewater (IWW) throughout the development site and city. The project also includes three 1 MG UF storage tanks, two 0.25 MG raw water storage tanks, a UF pump station, an IWW lift station, a 6-acre industrial 34 Resumes
wastewater surge pond, a 1-acre stormwater retention
pond and other associated site improvements. The facil- ity design accommodates future disinfection facilities and
0.25 MG storage tank to produce an additional 2.6 MGD
of potable water.
personnel this project is the largest developer driven
installation of LADWP water main in recent years as the project spans three different pressure zones, crosses the Santa Monica Fault Line and includes design of approx-
imately 1,200 LF of 12” Earthquake Resistant Pipe and
2,100 LF of 8” and 12” Ductile Iron Pipe.Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency, CA – Recycled Water Fill Station. Project Engineer
responsible for the design of two recycled water truck fill stations for the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency. The fill stations consist of connection to a 24” steel recycled water main, pressure reducing station, cathodic testing station, Portalogic control panels and overhead and side fill line with actuated valves and supports.
University of Southern California, CA – Campus
Infrastructure Improvements. Project Manager
and Civil Engineer assisted USC with the design and con- struction of campus utility systems. Chris oversaw and
led multi-disciplinary teams to complete various infra- structure projects from 2017 to 2021. Projects included Potable Water, Reclaimed Water, Electrical, Steam, and
Gas Improvements along Watt Way; completion of the
final portion of the over 1-mile long Reclaimed Water
System along Childs Way; upgrades to the Steam System
along Bloom Walk; Potable Water, Chilled Water and
Steam upgrades along McClintock Avenue; upgrades to
the drainage system at Waite Phillips Hall; and maintain- ing and updating the campus utility maps and records.
Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency, CA – Earl
Schmidt Filtration Plant Standby Generator
Project. Project Engineer supporting full time con-
struction inspection services for the construction of the Earl Schmidt Filtration Plant Standby Generator Project.
Responsibilities include coordination with the inspector, contractor, and SCV Water staff and providing quality
control of Procore daily inspection reports. Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy La Canada Flintridge, CA – Campus Fire Water System.
As Project Manager and Civil Engineer, supported the
planned campus development at Flintridge Sacred
Heart Academy. For the campus to develop, a campus
fire water system capable of providing the Los Angeles
County Fire Department fire flow requirements to on-site hydrants was needed. Given the high elevation of the
campus and extremely low water pressures in the public
water system, previous consultants were unable to
provide feasible solutions. Chris and the team provided creative solutions for a 45,000-gallon underground Break Tank and redundant 2,000 GPM Vertical Shaft Turbine
Pump System connected to the new on-site campus
distribution mains and private fire hydrants. Construction was completed in 2019 and according to LACoFD person-
nel it is the first system of its kind in Los Angeles County.
Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency, CA – Earl
Schmidt Filtration Plant Washwater Return and
Sludge Collection. Deputy Construction Manager/
Project Controls providing construction management ser- vices for the construction of the ESFP Washwater Return and Sludge Collection project. Responsible for coordinat- ing with the contractor and SCVWA staff, implementing
project controls and documentation, and managing
project information using Procore software.
San Francisco Recreation and Parks
Department, CA – Middle Lake Rehabilitation
Project. Project Engineer for the civil design of the
approximately 7.5-acre Middle Lake Rehabilitation
Project at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. The project includes deepening of the existing lake, replacement of the clay lining, a new aeration system, a recirculating pump and approximately 600 LF rock cascade feature,
replacement of landscaping and irrigation, and more
than ½ miles of new trail surfaces.
Los Angeles County Department of Public
Works, CA – Rancho Los Amigos Campus
Infrastructure Master Plan. As Project Engineer,
supported the master plan and infrastructure projects at the existing Rancho Los Amigos South Campus. The mas-
ter plan project proposed transforming the 70-acre site owned by Los Angeles County by renovating historical
structures and constructing new office buildings, crime labs, parking structures and athletic facilities. Existing util- ities were mapped and evaluated for current and future
capacities and concept plans for the future utility systems required to implement the master plan were developed.
Prior to joining Woodard & Curran
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power,
CA – Water Distribution System Upgrade –
Western District. Project Manager and Civil Engineer
for the design of Los Angeles Department of Water and
Power (LADWP) mainline replacement water mains.
The project included the replacement of a half-mile of
existing public water mains along Barrington Avenue,
Wilshire Boulevard, Stone Avenue, Granville Avenue,
and Texas Avenue. The alignment passes adjacent to an
active earthquake fault and a portion of the water main was designed for seismic resiliency using Earthquake
Resistant Ductile Iron Pipe (ERDIP). According to LADWP 35 Rebecca Nissley, pe
Process/Mechanical
Education
• Bachelors, Environmental Engineering,
Pennsylvania State University
Registrations
• Professional Engineer - CA, 92139
• Wastewater Operator Grade 3 - CA,
44814
Professional Profile
Rebecca has 8 years of experience in stormwater management, wastewater treatment, advanced water treatment, and groundwater recharge. Also experienced in the development of site layouts, plans, and permitting for erosion and sediment control. Her knowledge includes developing unit processes for wastewater treatment, sludge handling, chem- ical storage, and hydraulic design. In addition to this she also has hand-on experience operating small-scale advanced treatment plants. Rebecca has her Grade 3 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certificate with thousands of hours of field experience operating at the Pismo Beach Wastewater Treatment Plant, the San Luis Obispo Water Reclamation Facility, and the Cayucos Water Resource Recovery Facility.
Related Experience
North of River Sanitary District, CA – WWTP Expansion and Upgrade. Project Engineer for the expansion and upgrade of a 7.5 mgd trickling filter plant to a 12 mgd membrane bioreactor (MBR). The need for the project is a combination of increased flows and more stringent discharge requirements. Preliminary design included evaluating and selecting liquid treatment process, solids handling, site planning, identification of staff requirements and new adminis- tration building. Selected solids facilities include sludge thickening, anaerobic digestion, dewatering systems, and solar drying beds. Several alternatives for sludge stabilization were evaluated including Lystek, recuperative thickening, tem- perature phased digestion, and single-stage anaerobic digestion. Final design is expected to proceed in summer 2024.
Prior to joining Woodard & Curran
City of Pismo Beach, CA - Demonstration Facility Operations Support. Process Engineer who provided operations and engineering support for a 70,000 gallon per day advanced water treatment pilot facility located at the City of Pismo Beach wastewater treatment facility. The City of Pismo Beach and Israeli Desalination Engineers (IDE) hosted and maintained a pilot facility to test and compare different operation of MF, Sand Filter, RO, and UVAOP process to inform the design for the full-scale indirect potable reuse facility that receives wastewater effluent from the City of Pismo Beach and South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District. Assisted in the installation, commissioning, optimiza- tion, sampling, troubleshooting, and repair of the pilot plant while coordinating with IDE and City of Pismo wastewater operations staff.
City of San Luis Obispo, CA - Wastewater Operations. Operator in Training who provided operations support for a 5.1 MGD Water Resource Recovery Facility located in the City of San Luis Obispo. Worked closely with state certified operators while accruing OIT hours. Learned the functions of each treatment process including learning about operational adjustments to each process, process sampling and evaluation of results, review of lab data for determining process stability for operational compliance, observing SCADA screens and screen data, analyzing trend data, performing daily monitoring rounds of all areas and evaluation of collected data, isolation and bypass procedures, permit conditions and consequences of violations, and adherence to permit requirements through process control and adjustments. Used Claros, a HACH product, to automate and optimize data collection and analysis.
City of Pismo Beach, CA - Wastewater Operations. Operator in Training who provided operations support for a 1.9 MGD wastewater treatment plant located in the City of Pismo Beach. Worked closely with state certified operators while accruing OIT hours. Learned the functions of each treatment process including learning about operational adjust- ments to each process, process sampling and evaluation of results, review of lab data for determining process stability 36 Resumes
for operational compliance, observing SCADA screens
and screen data, analyzing trend data, performing daily monitoring rounds of all areas and evaluation of collected data, isolation and bypass procedures, permit conditions and consequences of violations, and adherence to permit requirements through process control and adjustments.
Northern Cities, CA - Engineering Services.
Engineering Support who provided as-needed engineer-
ing services for the City of Arroyo Grande, City of Grover Beach, City of Pismo Beach, and the Oceano Community
Services District. Coordinated monthly meetings of the
Northern Cities Management Area Technical Group.
Interfaced with local and statewide regulatory agencies as an authorized agent of the Northern Cities.
City of Pismo Beach, CA - Central Coast Blue.
Staff Engineer who provided program management and
operations services for the development of an Indirect
Potable Reuse (IPR) project to recharge the Santa Maria Groundwater Basin. The project provided additional
treatment of the water, including micro/ultra-filtration, reverse osmosis and advanced oxidation, and injection of the advanced purified water into the groundwater basin
to maintain groundwater levels and prevent seawater
intrusion. Project was funded by approximately $30 mil- lion in regional, state, and federal funding initiatives.
Shell Appalachia, Various Locations, PA - Well
Pad Site Development. Project Designer for the
development which entailed field visits of prospective gas well sites, review of site constraints and permitting issues with the client, site design, erosion and sedimentation control design, preparation of construction plans, and
preparation of site of packages. Responsible for the
preparation of well pad sign development plans and
supporting information for permit applications.
Cayucos Sanitary District, CA - Wastewater
Resource Recovery Facility Design. Staff Engineer
who contributed to the design of the 1.2 MGD Water
Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) as part of the Cayucos Sustainable Water Project. The facility design consisted of headworks, bioreactors, membrane facilities, UV dis- infection, screw press, odor control, and recycled water storage system. The new treatment facility design incor- porated features to preserve the flexibility to become an indirect potable reuse facility. The work included develop- ing designs and preparing project mechanical plans sec- tions, details, and specifications as lead process engineer for the WRRF equalization basin and pump station.
Cabot Oil and Gas, Various Locations, PA- Well
Pad Site Development. Designer for the project
which entailed field visits of prospective gas well sites, review of site constrains and permitting issues with the client, site design, erosion and sedimentation control
design, preparation of construction plans, and prepara- tion of site bid packages. Responsible for the preparation of well pad site development plans and supporting
information for permit applications.
Pipeline Permitting Design – UGI Utilities,
Various Locations, PA. Designer for the project which
entailed field visits for constructability review, review of site constraints and permitting issues with the client, erosion and sedimentation control design. Responsible
for the preparation of E&S plans.
Creek Lands Conservation, Avila Beach, CA
- Lower San Luis Obispo Creek Fish Passage
Design and Habitat Improvement Project.
Project Manager who supported coordination of prelim-
inary design efforts to protect upstream water supplies, the freshwater ecosystem, and improve fish passage in
lower San Luis Obispo Creek. Rebecca provided technical support and leading a team to complete the hydrologic
and hydraulic analysis, surveying, and 30% and 65%
design for fish passage and structural improvements of
the Marre Weir. Technical support included modeling
preliminary alternatives using the Hydrologic Engineering Center’s River Analysis System (HEC-RAS).
Southwestern Energy, Various Locations,
PA - Highway Occupancy Permitting. Permitting
Engineer for the project which entailed coordinating and gathering information with clients, creation of permitting plans, and the submission of required documents to the
appropriate permitting agencies. Responsible for the per- mitting of any HOP’s and/or township driveway permits
required for the project.
City of Big Bear Lake Department of Water and
Power, CA - 2018 USDA Pipeline Replacement
Project. Project Engineer who assisted in the pre-
liminary design for more than 12 miles of pipeline
replacement projects, funded through a U.S. Department
of Agriculture Rural Development Loan/Grant Program.
The project was split into four phases to meet BBLDWP’s annual budget and expedite bidding to meet the tight
construction window (spring and summer months only).
Performed utility research, drafted preliminary align-
ments, and provided engineering estimates.
37 Ulises Martinez
Process/Mechanical
Education
• Bachelors, Civil Engineering, University of
California-Irvine
Professional Associations
• American Society of Civil Engineers,
Member
• Engineers Without Borders, Board
Member
Professional Profile
Ulises has worked on a variety of water, recycled water, wastewater, and stormwater projects throughout California.
In a team environment or working one-on-one, Ulises is an effective communicator and a proactive problem solver.
Ulises’ responsibilities include developing detailed designs of water, recycled water, and wastewater treatment systems, stormwater, and collection systems; inspecting critical energy infrastructure; writing preliminary design engineering reports, developing study-level reports; performing technology alternatives evaluations; reviewing engineering reports for regulatory and design of intent conformance, and conducting detailed checks of project calculations, cost estima- tions and design plans.
Prior to joining Woodard & Curran
Management Upgrade and Expansion. Developed design plans and specifications for process and mechanical design. Project included schematic design and final design services for improvements to the San Mateo/Estero Municipal Improvement District (EMID) Wastewater Treatment Plant.
City of Ventura, CA – Aeration Blower Replacement Project. Authored the preliminary engineering report, developed mechanical, process and civil design plans and specifications. Project included the design of replacing the existing blowers, blower building, and anoxic tank mixers.
California Department of Water Resources, CA – Dam Safety Staff Embed. As extension of staff, assisted in meeting regulatory compliance activities. He developed updated surveillance and monitoring plans and developed a facility guide report for independent reviews. Ulises and his team provided engineering services to DWR’s O&M Dam Safety Branch. The services are on an as needed basis for the review, evaluation, analysis, and inspection of dams and appurtenant structures associated with the California State Water Project (SWP).
City of Coalinga, CA – ESDC Pleasant Valley State Prison WWTP Improvements. Ulises provided engi- neering services during construction (ESDC) for the upgrade of the wastewater treatment plant at the California Department of Corrections Pleasant Valley State Prison from secondary to California Title 22 disinfected tertiary treatment.
Southern California Regional Rail Authority (Metrolink), CA – Central Maintenance Facility Drainage Redirection. Developed design plans and specifications. Project goals included design of a system to redirect and treat industrial drainage runoff to comply with National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and California State Water Resources Control Board regulatory requirements for the Central Maintenance Facility.
Palmdale Water District, CA – Palmdale Hazard Mitigation Plan. Developed the Hazard Mitigation Plan conforming to regulatory requirements.
City of Vista, CA – Vista Raceway Buena Creek Pump Station FOG. Developed technology alternatives analysis to mitigate the accumulation of fats, oil, grease (FOG), scum, and ragging at pump stations Alta Dena Certified Dairy, CA – South Wastewater Services. Estimated and forecasted ADCD’s surcharge liability throughout the year. Ulises and his team supported the wastewater and stormwater management programs and services to satisfy the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts Wastewater Ordinance requirements. 38 David Liu, PE
Site Civil
Education
• Masters, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California-Los Angeles • Bachelors, Civil & Environmental Engineering, UCLA
Registration
• Professional Engineer - CA 95072
Professional Profile
David Liu has 11 years of experience and provides engineering support in infrastructure design, hydrology calculations, modeling, geographical information system updates, figure graphics, engineering services during construction, and technical memorandum contributions. David worked as a volunteer for the State Water Resources Control Board in Los Angeles where he performed analytical reviews on quarterly and annual reports for wastewater discharges from domestic, commercial and industrial dischargers. In 2010, David worked for the GaoBeiDian Wastewater Treatment Facility in Beijing, China. His project experience includes water treatment, recycled water, wastewater, permitting, and indirect potable reuse projects.
Related Experience
Los Angeles County Public Works, CA – Darby Park Multi-Benefit Project Feasibility Study. As Project Engineer for the hydraulic modeling task. David is developing the H&H models for a multi-benefit stormwater capture project at a park in the City of Inglewood, funded through Los Angeles County’s Safe, Clean Water Program. The project involves conceptual design of an infiltration gallery under the ball field and incorporation surface amenities for the community.
Los Angeles County Public Works, CA – Edward Vincent Junior Park Stormwater Improvements Project Feasibility Study. As Project Support Engineer , David assisted to complete a Feasibility Study for a regional, multi-benefit stormwater capture project at a park in the City of Inglewood, funded through Los Angeles County’s Safe, Clean Water Program. Work included identifying stormwater capture concepts that prioritize nature-based solutions and address stormwater quality issues, developing an outreach plan and monitoring plan, and quantifying long-term water quality and community benefits to meet the municipal stormwater permit requirements while also addressing commu- nity needs. The project included conceptual design for an infiltration gallery, a dry creek channel, and a bioretention area at a park to manage stormwater from an 895-acre drainage area.
City of Modesto, CA - JM Pike Park Stormwater to Sanitary Cross Connection Removal Project. Project Engineer for a grant-funded design, permitting, and construction administration sanitary sewer cross connection and dry well removal project to alleviate approximately 17.3 million gallons per year of wet weather flows to the City’s treatment Plant. David’s contributions included the design of over twenty thousand feet of reinforced concrete pipes, two diversion structures, and one filtration gallery. he also developed hydrologic and hydraulic models to ensure the project adhered to all prescribed design criteria and standards.
Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD), Perris North Basin Groundwater Contamination Prevention and Remediation Program Implementation Plan. Project Engineer responsible for the Water Flow Direction Vector Analysis and Per- and polyfluoroalkyl Substance (PFAS) Particle Tracking. David developed groundwater pumping scenarios for the Perris North groundwater model in MODFLOW and analyzed the existing groundwater con- tamination by using the MODPATH particle tracking.
Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD), Lakeview Subbasin Recharge Feasibility Study. Project Engineer for the Hydrology Analysis Task. David has requested and assessed project site condition information. He delineated watersheds and quantified stormwater runoff volume that could potentially be captured in each watershed.
He also prepared a Technical Memorandum which summarized calculations and finds for stormwater runoff volumes at the project site.
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Santa Clarita Water Agency (SCVWA),
Engineering Support Services During
Construction of Vista Canyon Recycled Water
Main Extension. Project Engineer. David reviewed
and responded to project submittals and RFIs. He has
also revised the final design drawing with Contractor’s markup.
Newhall County Water District (NCWD), CA
- South-End Recycled Water Main Extension
Phase 2C Project. As Project Engineer, digitized
utilities within the vicinity of project area into AutoCAD, drafted the 60% submittals, and designed the alignment
of the recycled water pipelines. The goal was to design a recycled water system that can deliver up to 1,703
acre-feet per year of recycled water from Valencia Water reclamation Plant to customers. The project includes a
booster station and resolving upgrades to the existing
pump station and a pipeline bottleneck at Old Road
Bridge.
Del Puerto Water District (DPWD), CA -
Program Management Services for the Del
Puerto Canyon Reservoir Preliminary Design,
Environmental Documentation, and Permitting.
Project Engineer responsible for the Conveyance Pipeline Preliminary Design Task. David proposed alternative
alignments, and developed evaluation criteria and meth- odology. David developed design criteria for open cut,
special crossing, appurtenance, and appurtenance access requirements. He also prepared the 30% design drawing
and specifications, and drafted preliminary design report.
City of Banning, CA - Integrated Regional Water
Management Plan. Project Engineer responsible for
converting the San Gorgonio Pass Watershed Model
(INFILv3) to PRMS Model format. He also combined the
Upper and Lower MODFLOW model into one MODFLOW-
NWT model, then converted both models by using the
Groundwater and Surface Water FLOW (GSFLOW). He
prepared meeting materials and presented to the client.
He also worked on the technical memorandum.
City of Burbank Water and Power (BWP), CA
– Recycled Water System Optimization. Project
Engineer responsible for updating and optimizing the
recycled water system for City of Burbank. His work
included data and model assessment, model optimiza-
tion, and recycled water system optimization. He drafted the Technical Memorandums for each task .
Contra Costa Water District (CCWD), CA - Canal
Modernization Program. Project Engineer respon-
sible for HEC-HMS model setup, subbasin delineation
using GIS, calculation of subbasin hydrographs, peak
flow, and volumes associated with various storm events.
As a subconsultant, Woodard & Curran is providing engi- neering services for CCWD’s FY17/18 Canal Modernization Program. Services include program implementation,
system hydraulics analysis, development of subbasin
hydrology, evaluation of storm water conveyance alter-
natives, permitting strategy, and cost estimating and
economic analysis.
Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD),
CA – Engineering Services for Water Banking
and Conjunctive Use in the Lakeview Subbasin
Feasibility Study. Project Engineer responsible for the modeling task of this project. He updated aquifer param- eters of the existing MODFLOW model of the Lakeview
Subbasin. He has also simulated various recharge and
pumping scenarios, generated tables and GIS figures,
and drafted the modeling section of the Feasibility Study Technical Memorandum.
Castaic Lake Water Agency (CLWA), CA - Erosion
Evaluation and Repair Alternative Analysis.
Project Engineer providing engineering support for
CLWA’s Rio Vista Water Treatment Plant Upper Mesa
Erosion Evaluation and Stabilization Alternatives Analysis project. The project includes estimating stormwater
runoff volumes and rates, identifying where repairs or
improvements are justified, and providing solid alter-
natives and engineer’s estimates for the cost of those
improvements. David’s tasks include GIS updates, hydrol- ogy calculations, and engineering figures for reports.
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (CCCSD),
CA - Hydraulic Modeling Support. Project Engineer
responsible for updating the hydraulic model. His work
included updating the model with latest geodatabase,
updating the subcatchment loading sheet, and validating the new model.
City of Pacifica, CA - Calera Creek Assessment.
Project Engineer responsible for updating the City of
Pacifica’s sewer system hydraulics model. He digitized
as-builts into InfoWorks ICM model, updated datum
of the model, and identified missing projects from the
model.
Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCVWA), CA -
Review of Mission Village Plan. Project Engineer in
charge of reviewing and commenting on design as-builts
of Mission Village. He has identified the design criteria from the SCVWA Design Standards.
40 Tom Scalese, pe
Structural
Education
• Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering,
Montana State University
Technical Expertise
• Environmental Concrete Tanks
• Structural Steel
• Seismic Design
Registrations
• Professional Engineer - CA (89977), AZ,
AK, ID, IA, KS, MT, NV, NH, NJ, ND, PA, RI,
SD, TX, TN, UT, WA, WV, WI, WY
Professional Profile
Tom is a Professional Engineer with over 14 years of experience in structural and mechanical engineering. His expe- rience includes municipal wastewater design, industrial steel and concrete design, cast in place concrete tankage, bridges, and temporary shoring. Tom is experienced with both new construction, structural evaluation, and reinforcing existing structures. His design proficiencies consist of classical approximations, computer aided analysis, and 3D modeling. Tom has performed field data collection, conceptual design, technical design, project management, and field oversight/engineering throughout his career. His project experience includes both small and large projects for munici- pal, state, and private clients throughout the country.
Related Experience
Encina Wastewater Authority, CA – WWTF. Lead Engineer for flood protection improvements including concrete tank and stairwell modifications, door barriers, and equipment penetration upgrades designed to hold back flood waters.
Encina Wastewater Authority, CA – WWTF Primary Sedimentation Basin Repairs. Lead Engineer con- ducting the inspection and repair design of three large subgrade concrete tanks. Work included on-site investigation and coordination with mechanism replacement vendor, design and specification of concrete spall and crack repairs, as well as miscellaneous repairs to handrailing and cover plates required in the tank vicinity.
City of Bushnell, FL – WWTP Upgrade. Lead structural Engineer for a complete WWTP upgrade to greatly increase the treatment capacity of the existing plant. Project involves the detailed specification of 4 prestressed con- crete process tanks (two oxidation ditches & two secondary clarifiers), design of an elevated CIP headworks structure and distribution boxes, design of new CMU electrical building along with a CMU addition to an existing operations building, and several modifications to existing structures and concrete tankage.
City of Groveland FL – WWTP Upgrade. Lead Structural Engineer for a complete WWTP upgrade to nearly double treatment capacity. Project includes, new CMU electrical building, five pre-stressed concrete tanks measuring up to 172 feet long and 38ft tall, extensive soil improvement for raveled soil conditions, two cast-in-place concrete splitter boxes, various pads and aluminum access platforms, and several pre-engineered steel canopy structures.
Confidential Client, CA – Pumping Plant. Lead Structural Engineer for a new irrigation pumping plant to divert water to a private reservoir. Pumping plants include large cast-in-place wet well open to an irrigation canal, and cover-slab supporting large vertical pumps and an existing access road. Other structures designed for the project include two large underground valve vaults, an electrical building, surge tanks, and electrical substation support.
City of Quincy, MA, Department of Public Works – The Strand Pumps Station Improvements.
Structural engineer for a CMU building supported on a cast-in-place concrete moment frame, supported on helical piles. The structure was designed to elevate the pump station above the expected flood elevation with the finished floor 11 feet above grade.
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City Sacramento, CA – Grit Basin Modifications.
Lead Structural Engineer for designing a new cast-in-
place concrete bulkhead within an existing concrete tank.
Design included structural evaluation of the new tank
configuration in addition to the proposed bulkhead wall.
Public Work Department, Windsor, CA – UV
Channel Upgrades. Lead engineer designing cast-
in-place concrete UV channel modifications including
additional wall height and modifications to install new UV equipment. Project design also includes light steel
framing to partially enclose one end of the UV channel
for outdoor storage, and extensive redesign of the
floor grating above the UV Channels. Preliminary work
included the development of three conceptual designs to facilitate cost estimation and Client approval.
City of Haverhill, MA – WWTF. Lead Structural
Engineer responsible for the design of cast-in-place
concrete tank to house biofilter media and associated
equipment. Design of structural steel supports for large diameter FRP ducting throughout the site, and aluminum
structure to support plate aluminum panels used to
cover the primary sedimentation tanks.
Agrium Phosphate Operations, Conda, ID –
Industrial Mechanical and Structural Design:
Facility Repair and Renovation. Lead Engineer
responsible for overseeing the conceptual design, facility repair, and renovation of phosphate operations located
in Idaho. This conceptual design was part of the permit- ting process for an operational permit from the BLM.
Final design to be completed upon receipt of permit.
Town of Billerica, MA, Department of Public
Works – WWTP Improvements. Structural Engineer
responsible for designing a large two-story, structural steel operations building with cast-in-place concrete
basement level below. Additional work included modifica- tions to an existing primary clarifier, and installation of a large diesel generator. Marin Municipal Water District, Corte Madera, CA – Construction of Two Water StorageIrvine Ranch Water District, CA – Sewer Siphon Improvements. Structural Engineer responsible
for designing improvements to four critical inverted
sewer siphon facilities in IRWD’s collection system. The preliminary design phase included hydraulic evaluation
and condition assessment of the siphons, which ranged
from 30 to 50+ years in service and had various degrees of blockages within the siphon barrels. Based on the
deficiencies identified and the results of the hydraulic modeling, as well as input from District staff to enhance safety and reduce the O&M burden, the design encom-
passed approximately $6 million dollars of improvements to facilitate site access, siphon inlet/outlet structure top slab and maintenances access replacement, internal
structural repairs, flow controls to passively distribute flow across each of the siphon barrels to improve
self-cleaning, siphon barrel cleaning and cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) rehabilitation, odor mitigation through chem- ical dosing and air treatment vents, level monitoring, and addition of grit traps upstream of the siphons.
Tanks. Lead Engineer responsible for the design and
specification of two 1.2 MG post tensioned concrete
water storage tanks, cast-in-place concrete valve vault, and soil nail retaining wall over 70ft tall at the highest point. Structural design scope included coordinating with post-tensioned tank vendor and geotechnical engineer to properly specify tankage and retaining wall respectively.
The design also included a custom steel safety fence to mimic the Client’s standard wooden decorative fence
and the placement of fill around the tanks to soften the aesthetics against the surrounding topography.
Kellogg, Rossville, TN – Industrial WWTP
Upgrade. Expansion and upgrade of a private treat-
ment plant. Structural design included specification of a pre-engineered metal building, a mat foundation, and a
raised structural steel equipment platform for vibrating machinery.
City of Manchester, NJ – Waste Treatment
Facility. Lead Structural Engineer responsible for the
design of large aluminum stair tower. The existing struc- tural steel roof was evaluated and modified to support
the proposed stair tower. Design work also included
various modifications to the existing building structural steel and masonry.
Confidential Client, Allentown, PA – Industrial
WWTP Design. Lead engineer responsible for the
design and specification of an integral precast / post-ten- sioned concrete treatment tank and process building
basement. Process building basement designed to
support a Pre-engineered metal building. An attached
pre-engineered, two-story, truck bay was founded on
shallow foundations adjacent to the precast basement.
The treatment tank design included several dividing walls, concrete & aluminum tank covers, access hatches, and
equipment support. The process building included inter- nal CMU and insulated metal panel partitions supported
on precast / post-tensioned concrete floor planks. The
truck bay second floor framing consisted of structural
steel framing with concrete over metal deck.
42 Kyle Tracy, pe
Electrical & Instrumentation
Education Professional Associations
• International Society of Automation,
Member
• Masters, Business Administration,
University of California, Irvine
• Bachelors, Electrical Engineering,
Valparaiso University
Registrations
• Professional Engineer - CA CS 7556
• C-10 Licensed Electrical Contractor – CA
• 10 Hour Construction Training - OSHA
Professional Profile
For nearly 30 years, Kyle has worked in the water and wastewater industry with a focus on Instrumentation, Controls, and Electrical design, programming, networking and security, continuous operation integration, startup, and inspection – including work at more than 50 water/wastewater plants throughout the United States and Canada; specializing in the planning and execution of integration projects on operating facilities, including work sequencing and operations coor- dination. He is a California Licensed Electrical Contractor and Control Systems Professional Engineer. Kyle is recognized for proven leadership, coordination, communication, and negotiation skills and is experienced working with public utilities including power generation, water treatment, and wastewater treatment. In addition, he provides consulting services to water and wastewater plant operations & maintenance to improve system security, operational efficiency, and control system project planning and program management.
Related Experience
Union Sanitary District, CA – ETSU Phase 1 and 1a. Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer designed instrumentation and controls systems for $180M in facility upgrades including new aeration facilities, new pump sta- tion, and new Administration/Laboratory Building. The project also includes designing both the physical and logical aspects of a new network that will be utilized by both the SCADA system and the business systems.
East Bay Municipal Utility District, CA – Pure Oxygen System Upgrade Project. Woodard & Curran, in partnership with Solutionwerks, is leading a Pure Oxygen System Upgrade for the EBMUD Main Wastewater Treatment Plant, bringing the 1974 Union Carbide Pure Oxygen Generation system (both Plant 1 and 2) up to date for digital control and extended useful life in meeting EBMUD’s current and anticipated future treatment require- ments. Kyle is Lead Instrumentation and Control Engineer for the project, which consists of converting the existing pneumatic controls to digital, integrating control into the Plants overall Distributed Control Systems (DCS), powered by Emerson’s Ovation Software and Hardware, upgrading the Cold Boxes to meet current code and operability requirements, assessing the reversing heat exchangers and phasing their upgrades, replacing the air compressor motors and upgrading related electrical support equipment. Additional process-related upgrades include improving control for “split battery operation” where primary effluent feed rates can be adjusted automatically, and load follow- ing capability through automation of the oxygen feed valves servicing each reactor. The project is currently at the 30% design level. Estimated costs, budgets and phasing plans have been prepared and the design is now proceeding to 90% level. The implementation is scheduled for the construction seasons of 2023 (for Plant 1) and 2024 (for Plant 2) to upgrade the entire system. The project is currently on schedule and under budget.
Encina Wastewater Authority, CA – Electrical & Controls Upgrade Program Management Support.
Senior Technical Advisor providing consulting and extension of staff services developing and supporting projects that will replace aging motor control centers and migrate the existing SCADA control system to a Hybrid DCS. The projects are focused on improving the existing infrastructure to support and protect the new electrical and control equipment being installed, interfacing with package systems that will be replaced in the coming years rather than reprogramming and accelerating the transition from the SCADA platform to the Hybrid DCS to reduces the 43 Resumes
parallel operations duration. Also providing design
services for small projects to be performed by on-call
contractors including Main Switchgear Automation,
Chemical Metering Pump Relocation, Influent Flow
Metering Project, and Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer
Replacement Project.
maintenances access replacement, internal structural
repairs, flow controls to passively distribute flow across each of the siphon barrels to improve self-cleaning,
siphon barrel cleaning and cured-in-place pipe (CIPP)
rehabilitation, odor mitigation through chemical dosing and air treatment vents, level monitoring, and addition of grit traps upstream of the siphons.Oro Loma Sanitary District, CA – Network Management & As-Needed Service. Senior
Technical Advisor overseeing the reliability, resilience, and security of the OLSD and EBDA business networks
and SCADA Networks. Also providing consulting and
as-needed services to complete small projects aimed at
improving the security posture of the district. Currently starting a project to upgrade the SCADA headend and
broadening access to trending, historical data, and
performance benchmarks that will inform operational
and management decisions.
Encina Wastewater Authority, CA – Heat Dryer
Upgrade Project. Encina Wastewater Authority is in
the process of migrating to a Hybrid DCS from a SCADA
System that has reached its end of life. The control
system upgrade is being accomplished as part of major
process improvement CIP projects and through focused
control system upgrade projects. The heat dryer sys-
tem, provided by Andriz, upgrade includes the control
system upgrade and electrical upgrades. The electrical
upgrades include the replacement of VFDs and other
motor control equipment. The control system upgrade
includes the replacement of Allen Bradley PLCs and Flex I/O with Schneider M580 PLCs. The heat dryer system
will continue to operate as a standalone system due
to safety concerns and the heat dryer will continue to
be controlled locally. However, the heat dryer system
will also have an interface with the plantwide Hybrid
DCS. The Hybrid DCS will be able to monitor the heat
dryer system, record historical data, and provide
critical alarming to the plant operations through the
view-only interface. Working directly with Andriz
Woodard & Curran is developing the design, plans, and
specifications, along with the bid package to accomplish this work. The project is expected to go out to bid in
Summer 2023.
rPlanet Earth, CA – Utility SCADA, Production
Network, Data Integration, & Maintenance
Services. Senior Technical Advisor managing
as-needed network management, production server
maintenance, and data collection, storage, manage-
ment, and presentation. Configure interfaces with
packaged production systems and set up the collection
of production data that is utilized in ERP, MES, and QMS platforms. Manage remote access for package system
vendor support, and provide advisory services related
to overall system security and reliability.
Dublin San Ramon Sanitary District, CA –
SCADA System Upgrade Design Build. Senior
Technical Advisor and Project Manager overseeing the
design and future construction of an upgraded SCADA
System that will be designed to allow for expansion
and the integration of new and emerging technologies.
Aging OPTO22 and Allen Bradley PLCs will be upgraded
to the latest Allen Bradley PLCs creating consistency
across the plant, which will reduce the number of parts needed to be kept on hand, simplify maintenance,
and allow for all programming to be done in a single
programming environment. High performance and
high availability concepts will be introduced and imple- mented where clear value and return on investment
can be demonstrated.
Encina Wastewater Authority, CA – Influent
Flow Metering Project. Project Manager leading
the design and implementation of flow metering on a
60-inch gravity line and the integration of two existing flow meter on 36-inch gravity sewer lines into SCADA.
ADS revenue flow meters in place on the two 36-inch
lines were wired to a new local panel housing an ADS
XIO unit that converts the flow signal to a 4-20mA signal that is then wired to a nearby SCADA panel. A new ADS
non-revenue flow meter was installed in the 60-inch
line with the flow signal coming to an ADS XIO in a
new panel. The 4-20mA signal in this case was wired
to a MODBUS radio communicating to a master on the
SCADA system.
Irvine Ranch Water District, CA - Sewer Siphon
Improvements. Instrumentation and Controls (I&C)
Engineer responsible for designing electrical and I&C
facilities for a new chemical dosing system upstream
of a critical inverted sewer siphon facility in IRWD’s
collection system. Based on a condition assessment
and hydraulic modeling evaluation, as well as input
from District staff to enhance safety and reduce the
O&M burden, the project design encompassed approx-
imately $6 million dollars of improvements to facilitate site access, siphon inlet/outlet structure, top slab and 44 Andrew Fitzpatrick, PE
Electrical & Instrumentation
Education • 10-Hour Construction Training - OSHA
• Bachelors, Electrical Engineering,
University of Maine Professional Associations
• Institute of Electrical and Electronic
EngineersRegistrations
• Professional Engineer - AL, CA (20004),
CO, CT, GA, IL, KS, MA, ME, MO, NC, NH,
NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, TX, VA, VT,
WY
Professional Profile
Andrew has over 20 years of engineering experience in both manufacturing and consulting environments. He has been involved in a wide diversity of projects including control system engineering, SCADA system programming, power engineering, photovoltaic systems, project/construction management, system start-ups, and systems testing.
He has also been involved with the analysis of existing and new electrical systems including power quality, short circuit, load flow, and arc flash studies. His work has been in the power, energy, water, wastewater, industrial, and food and beverage industries.
Related Experience
City of Victorville, CA – Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). Design of new electrical, lighting, and con- trols systems for new plant including a 480V, 4000-amp service, two 1.2MW generators, 15kV paralleling switchgear, Allen Bradley IntelCenter MCCs, Powerflex VFDs, power correction systems and panelboards. Control system con- sisted of Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLCs with Ethernet (copper and fiber optic) and Devicenet communications.
University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH – Design-Build Water Treatment Plant. Technical Lead Electrical Engineer responsible for the design of a new water treatment facility for the University of New Hampshire.
The treatment facility design included a new raw water pump station, as well as office spaces and a training lab.
The project was a design-build with a multi-firm design process and required extensive coordination with other disciplines. The electrical design included a new electrical distribution, controls systems, fire protection and lightning protection.
Town of Madawaska, ME – WWTF Upgrades. Lead Electrical Engineer for the Town of Madawaska’s upgrade to its pumping stations and wastewater treatment system. Work included facility planning efforts, obtaining funding, completing permitting and providing design, bidding, and construction administration support to the Town’s waste- water treatment facility. Design work involved a complete upgrade and expansion of the headworks facility, sludge storage and dewatering system, aeration system, main pump station bar screen, administration building including lab and bathroom and upgrading the St David pumping station.
City of Lowell, MA – Phase 2B Treatment Plant Upgrades. Designed electrical upgrades to support new equipment and equipment replacement throughout the facility. Project included replacement of a motor control cen- ter, new electrical and controls wiring for new treatment equipment throughout the WWTF, and electrical upgrades to the incoming service at the facility. The facility includes two independent electrical sources, either of which can power the entire facility. Extensive coordination with the utility provided was required to coordinate operations between the two sources.
City of Lowell, MA – WWTF Dewatering Upgrade. Designed and drafted new electrical distribution and light- ing systems for dewatering rehabilitation and upgrade of 40 MGD WWTF. This project included demolition of existing belt filter press equipment, power and control panels and installation of new dewatering centrifuge system with conveyance to a sludge loading system.
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City of Northampton, MA – WWTP Upgrades.
Electrical Engineer of record for the preparation plans and specifications, equipment selection, bidding and
construction support for extensive infrastructure, pro- cess and electrical system upgrades. Electrical system
design included new utility feed, 500kW Tier 4 diesel
generator, 2000A switchgear, 480V power distribution
system, lighting upgrades, general building systems and arc flash study.
development, and analysis of electrical distribution sys- tem. Electrical system analyses included: short circuit, overcurrent device coordination, and arc flash analysis.
Confidential Client, Northeast – Electrical
Distribution System Analysis. Project included
electrical system audit of existing distribution system, equipment location plans, one-line diagram develop-
ment, and analysis of electrical distribution system.
Electrical system analyses included: short circuit, over- current device coordination, and arc flash analysis.City of Quincy, MA – Fort Square Pump Station Improvements. Electrical Engineer responsible for
preparation of plans and specifications, and construc-
tion coordination and supervision for upgrades to the
City of Quincy Fort Square Pump Station. Constructed
in 1985, the pump station is the City’s largest pump
station with a design wet-weather capacity of 7.5 MGD.
Electrical upgrades involved a complete overhaul of
the existing system including, 800 amp electric service entrance, electrical power distribution system, 250kW
standby diesel generator, building lighting, telecommu- nications system, motor control system, and process
control system design.
Lone Pine Groundwater Treatment Plant,
Freehold, NJ – Electrical Distribution System
Analysis. Project included electrical system audit
of existing distribution system, equipment location
plans, one-line diagram development, and analysis of
electrical distribution system. Electrical system analyses included: short circuit, overcurrent device coordination, and arc flash analysis.
Veterans Administration Medical Center,
Bedford, MA – Generator replacement. Provide
professional A/E services necessary to develop com-
plete drawings, specifications, cost estimates, project phasing, site visits and construction period administra- tion associated with installing a series of high-efficiency diesel engine driven generators including automatic
transfer switches, transformers, and enclosures, within the constraints of the construction budget consistent
with the VA’s project team goals as prioritized during
project meetings and field surveys.
Portland Water District, Portland, ME – East
End WWTF Aeration Upgrade. Lead Electrical
Engineer for the East End WWTF Aeration Upgrade
preliminary design effort. Worked closely with the lead process engineering firm (Hazen & Sawyer) to identify
options for electrical upgrades to support the aeration upgrade alternatives. Lead the collaborative effort
with the Hazen and Sawyer/Portland Water District
team to develop several options for electrical upgrades including cost estimates for each in order to identify
the option that best met the project needs.
GenenTech, Vacaville, CA – Wastewater
Pretreatment System Upgrades. Lead Electrical
Engineer responsible for the conceptual design,
detailed design and engineering services during con-
struction for wastewater system upgrades at a major
biologics manufacturing plant located in Northern
California. The upgrades consisted of electrical distri- bution design, new exterior lighting, and PLC-based
control system upgrades.
City of South Portland, South Portland, ME –
WWTP Electrical Distribution Upgrade. Project
Manager for the WWTP Electrical Distribution design
effort. Project included new utility service entrance,
step-down transformer, 800kW of standby diesel power
generators, and secondary services to 480Vac distribu-
tion equipment.
Town of Cumberland, RI – Water Treatment
Plant (WTP) Upgrades. Project included design and
construction oversight of the filtration plant improve- ments to the Town’s 1950 plant. The design included
replacement of the raw water pump with an energy effi-
cient pump, replacement of the raw water flow meter,
chemical injection and rapid mix upgrades to optimize
treatment, electrical and SCADA system upgrades, and
replacement of the filtration equipment.
Town of Wolfeboro, NH WWTP – Electrical
Distribution System Analysis. Project included
electrical system audit of existing distribution sys-
tem, equipment location plans, one-line diagram
46 Vincent Grassi, PE, BCxP
HVAC
Education
• Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Technology, Wentworth Institute of
Technology
• Associates, Electro/Mechanical Design,
Wentworth Institute of Technology
• Professional Engineer - MT, PEL-PE-
LIC-76241
• Professional Engineer – PA, PE092089
• Professional Engineer – IL, 62073325
• Professional Engineer - NH, 17005
• Professional Engineer - OR, 97654PE
• Professional Engineer - VA, 050038
Registrations
• ASHRAE BCxP
• Professional Engineer - CA, 40724
• Professional Engineer - ME, 12006
• Professional Engineer - MA, 56364
• Professional Engineer - GA, PE048626
• Professional Engineer - WA, 22012024
Professional Associations
• American Society of Heating,
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Engineers, Member
• Maine Indoor Air Quality Council,
Member
Professional Profile
Vincent has over 20 years of experience in mechanical systems design, energy engineering, construction adminis- tration, commissioning, and project management. This experience also includes high-performance heating, cooling, ventilation, and control strategies, including high-efficiency HVAC design, cogeneration, heat recovery, building steam systems, variable refrigerant flow, and geothermal systems; plumbing and fire protection design; energy modelling; system and equipment sizing; specifications; CADD and BIM; life cycle costing; efficiency standards compliance; and cost estimating. Vincent has performed energy audits and studies for many building types including government, edu- cational, industrial, and commercial.
Related Experience
Narragansett Bay Commission, RI – Lincoln Septage Receiving Station Improvements. Mechanical engineer for condition assessment and alternatives evaluation for the rehabilitation or replacement of a remote septage receiving facility.
City of Northampton, MA – WWTP Improvements. Mechanical engineer of record, responsible for HVAC and plumbing systems design for renovation of a sludge handling building. Systems include complete replacement of gas fired hydronic system with high efficiency condensing boiler plant, energy recovery ventilation systems, and odor control exhaust system with heat recovery system for makeup air preheat.
Westchester Joint Water Works, Yonkers, NY – Crisfield Tablet Chlorination. Mechanical engineer responsi- ble for conducting HVAC and plumbing design within facility space upgrades. Systems include heating and ventilation and emergency fixtures.
Town of Searsport, Searsport, ME – WWTF Upgrades. Mechanical engineer responsible for HVAC and plumbing systems design for WWTF plant upgrade project. Systems include hydronic hot water heating, direct expansion ductless split cooling, variable speed fans for ventilation, and high efficiency condensing boilers.
Perdue Foods Draper Valley – WWTP Upgrade. Mechanical engineer responsible for conducting HVAC and plumb- ing design within facility space upgrades. Systems include heating and ventilation, industrial plumbing, and emergency fixtures.
Town of Hull, MA – Influent Pump Station and Secondary Clarifier Buildings. Mechanical engineer responsible for HVAC and plumbing design pump station and treatment buildings. Systems include corrosive exhaust, heating, and miscellaneous domestic and drainage systems. 47 Dean Boudreau
BIM
Education
• Associates, Mechanical Drafting, Central Maine Community College Registrations
• Autodesk Certified Professional - Autodesk, 00381958
Professional Profile
Dean is the CAD Discipline Leader within Woodard & Curran’s Technical Delivery Group. He is an Autodesk Certified Professional and Senior Designer with over 20 years of practical experience in the design and drafting field. As CAD Discipline Leader he is responsible for managing over 20 Designers, oversees the development and rollout of standards and best practices, maintains software and subscriptions, provides in-house training and onboarding, supports 200 AutoCAD users throughout the company, and coordinates training and use of the company’s 3D scanning and camera hardware . As a Senior Designer his expertise is structural, architectural, mechanical, and process design. He is part of an active CAD user-group within Woodard & Curran that stays current with industry trends and technology for adop- tion as company standards. Dean is proficient in 3D design for structural and mechanical applications using AutoCAD Architecture, AutoCAD MEP and Revit software.
Related Experience
City of Troy, MO – WWTP Upgrades. Lead Designer responsible for the design of the wastewater treatment facility and Highway 47 lift station upgrades project. Design included converting the 1.23 MGD Highway 47 WWTF to a pump Station and converting the SE WWTF from MBR to conventional activated sludge treatment process. A combination of AutoCAD and Revit was successfully used on the design on this project.
Upper Montgomery Joint Authority, Pennsburg, PA – WWTP Upgrades. Lead Structural and Process Designer responsible design of upgrades for the 2.5 MGD WWTP including new screening building over existing head- works channels; new two-story operations building; and new filter building. Project also included the design of the following concrete tanks: aeration tanks, secondary clarifiers, floc tanks, chlorine contact tanks, post-aeration tanks, parshall flume, and splitter boxes. A combination of 2D and 3D AutoCAD design was used to complete this project Town of Enfield WPCF, Enfield, CT – WPCF Upgrades. Lead Structural and Process Designer responsible for the structural design and renovation work for a comprehension $36 million plant upgrade project including the design of a new single-story headwork building constructed around existing headworks channels; design of a new steel-framed story-story floor addition within an existing operations building incinerator room; and design of two new 35-ft diameter gravity thickener tanks. A combination of AutoCAD and Revit was successfully used on the design on this project.
City of South Portland, ME – WWTF Splitter Box Upgrades. Lead Designer responsible for replacement of aeration splitter box slide gates and upgrades. This project was completed in 3D using Revit.
The Pinehills LCC, Plymouth, MA – Private Sewer Treatment Facility (PSTF) Upgrades. Lead Designer responsible for expansion of the existing PSTF. Work included increased capacity of the existing sequencing batch reactor treatment process to 0.45 MGD along with upgrades to pre-equalization, influent pumping, biological aeration, tertiary filtration, ultraviolet disinfection and biosolids processing supporting systems.
Confidential Client, Allentown, PA – Wastewater Pretreatment. Lead Designer and process engineer for the design of a secondary treatment system upgrade that included biological nutrient removal for phosphorus and nitrogen, reduction of total dissolved solids, and water reuse.
Confidentail Client, Hartwell, GA – Industrial Pretreatment Plant Conceptual Design. Lead Designer responsible for assisting in conceptual design for 100,000 GPD industrial pretreatment plant that will include biological treatment and nutrient remediation.
48 Barry Dikeman
Preconstuction Services
Education
• Bachelors, Sociology, Seattle University
• Masters, Community Planning and Development, University of Southern Maine Professional Associations
• American Society of Professional Estimators
Professional Profile
Barry has over 25 years of experience with all phases of infrastructure development, heavy civil, municipal, industrial and environmental remediation construction projects. Barry has a broad knowledge of construction practices, pro- ductions techniques, equipment capabilities and material costs gained from hands-on experience. Barry has provided material quantity take-offs, detailed cost estimates at all levels of design, value management, constructability analysis, job costing and performance tracking systems. He has worked closely with owners, engineers, architects, consultants, regulatory agencies, subcontractors and suppliers.
Related Experience
Town of Warren, RI – WWTF upgrades. $20M upgrade to the existing municipal wastewater treatment facility (WWTF) for the town of Warren, Rhode Island. Project scope includes design of improvements to existing treatment facility for both reliability and compliance with flow and total nitrogen limits mandated under the town’s new Rhode Island Pollution Discharge Elimination System (RIPDES) permit. Planned improvements to the systems include: in-kind replace- ment of both, scum and sludge pumping and collection equipment, upgrades to the secondary settling tank mechanisms, weirs and baffles and, in-kind replacement of plant water system. Also included was the design of a new sludge handling facility including storage tank, pumps, rotary drum thickener and odor control, as well as, upgrades to HVAC, electrical and controls systems To satisfy the conditions of the RIPDES permit, three nitrogen removal options were designed along with construction and operating cost estimates for each option. Responsible for conceptual and schematic design cost estimate, constructability analysis and sequence planning.
Town of Billerica, MA – Phase 2 WWTF improvements. $5M upgrade to the existing municipal wastewater treatment facility (WWTF) for the town of Billerica, Massachusetts. Project scope includes rehabilitation of the Preliminary Treatment building including doors, windows, roof, HVAC, plumbing, electrical and painting. Also included is replacement of the three existing primary settling tank mechanisms; replacement of the primary sludge pumps; replacement of the scum concentrator; rehabilitation of the aeration tanks and post aeration tanks including concrete repair, handrails and grating; replacement of the aeration piping and diffusers in the aeration and post aeration tanks; addition of an aeration, addition of a second piece of sludge dewatering equipment; and replacement of the inclined sludge conveyor.
Responsible for conceptual, schematic and design development cost estimates; and cost comparison for different equip- ment packages.
Renessenz, Brunswick, GA – WWTF Colonels Island system upgrades. $6M process design EPC project includ- ing plant modifications and upgrades to the existing WWTF. Project scope includes 1.2 million gallon welded stainless steel aeration tank and jet mixing system; sludge handling and decanter centrifuge dewatering system; chemical feed systems; process piping and equipment; MCC, VFD and back-up generator electrical upgrades, instrumentation and SCAD control system upgrades; existing aeration basin decommissioning and closure. Responsible for development of cost estimates for base bid, owner-requested change orders including existing system cleanup and closure plan; coordination of bid packages and equipment procurement.
Confidential Client, Greensboro, NC. $7M Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) including site work; site utilities; site improvements; underground cast-in-place (CIP) concrete treatment tanks; concrete foundations and slabs; pre-engineered metal buildings; wastewater equalization; Dissolved Air Floatation (DAF) primary treatment; wastewater cooling; fixed film Moving Bed Bioreactor (MBBR) biological treatment and DAF secondary solids separation; centrifuge sludge dewatering; chemical feed system; MCC and VFD electrical systems; SCADA controls system; plant start-up and commissioning. 49 Rincon Consultants, Inc.
Environmental Scientists · Planners · Engineers
Rosalyn Prickett
Principal, Water Resources Planning
Rosalyn is a water resources planner with 23 years of experience leading water resource management programs and environmental compliance for surface water, groundwater, and recycled water infrastructure. She excels at managing multi- stakeholder water supply planning and engineering programs. She supports the planning phases of infrastructure projects from concept and feasibility studies to environmental and regulatory compliance to funding support. She leads environmental documentation and regulatory permitting for water infrastructure projects, including CEQA and NEPA compliance, Clean Water Act permitting, and Regional Water Quality Control Board and Division of Drinking Water approvals.
Rosalyn is a versatile and collaborative project manager with a passion for coalition building in water resource planning. She has supported a wide range of water resource projects throughout Southern California, including for San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District, Eastern Municipal Water District, East Valley Water District, Coachella Valley Water District, City of Oceanside, Olivenhain Municipal Water District, and City of San Diego.
EDUCATION
MS, Landscape Architecture/
Environmental Planning,
University of California,
Berkeley
MS, City & Regional Planning,
University of California,
Berkeley SELECT PROJECT
EXPERIENCEBS, City & Regional Planning,
California Polytechnical State
University, San Luis Obispo
Principal-in-Charge/Contract Manager, Eastern Municipal Water District (sub to Woodard & Curran) – Environmental On-Call, Riverside County Rosalyn is serving as Principal-in-Charge for Rincon (formerly Contract Manager with Woodard & Curran) for a variety of CEQA compliance efforts, including the following:YEARS OF
EXPERIENCE
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Perris North Groundwater Monitoring Project which consisted of 21 monitoring wells for the Perris North Groundwater Basin in Perris and Moreno Valley, Cactus Avenue Corridor Groundwater Wells which included groundwater extraction wells, water treatment system and distribution facilities, Multiple construction monitoring programs for EMWD’s groundwater management program.
Project Manager, Olivenhain Municipal Water District – North San Diego Water Reuse Coalition Feasibility Study, EIR, and Funding Support, San Diego County As Project Manager, Rosalyn has supported monthly meetings of the Coalition since 2014. She prepared a Regional Recycled Water Feasibility Study and Program EIR, in cooperation with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This regional project includes recycled water production, storage, and distribution facilities necessary to optimize use of recycled water throughout the service areas of 10 water and wastewater agencies in northern San Diego County, along with U.S. Marine Base Camp Pendleton. She continues to support the Coalition with monthly meetings, NEPA compliance associated with their USBR grant award, and ongoing funding support.
Project Manager, Carpinteria Valley Water District – Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project (CAPP), Carpinteria
Rosalyn served as the CEQA Manager responsible for the development of an EIR for the project. The Project will construct AWT facilities, pipelines, injection wells, and monitoring wells for groundwater replenishment. The EIR addressed construction- related impacts, groundwater recharge and associated changes in the groundwater basin, and proposed improvements to the ocean outfall to accommodate the reverse osmosis brine discharge. This also included federal cross cutters to aid in compliance with the federal NEPA, to support federal funding.
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Principal/Project Manager, East Valley Water District (EVWD) – Sterling Natural Resource Center, Highland The project would construct a new wastewater treatment plant, conveyance pipelines, and discharge at Weaver Basins to support groundwater replenishment and reuse in the San Bernardino Basin Area. Rosalyn is the Project Manager leading overall permitting and project approval, including SWRCB DDW and RWQCB permitting applications and supporting documentation. She led preparation of a Title 22 Engineering Report and facilitates quarterly meetings to secure the regulatory permits from the RWQCB and DDW. She is currently building a regional coalition to establish a collaborative approach for salt management in the Bunker Hill-B groundwater management zone.
Principal-in-Charge, City of Escondido – Trunk Sewer Monitoring Project, San Diego County Rosalyn led a team in implementing an archaeological and Native American monitoring program to support the City of Escondido’s Trunk Sewer Replacement project, which is replacing, resizing, and realigning several sections of the City’s trunk sewer main. Supported the City through consultation with the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians and the Jamul Indian Village of the Kumeyaay Nation during the development of a Tribal Cultural Resources Treatment and Monitoring Agreement.
Project Manager, Olivenhain Municipal Water District (OMWD) - Surf Cup (153A) Recycled Water Pipeline Extension, Del Mar
This IS-MND involved coordination with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) to discuss potential impacts to San Dieguito River. The project would extend recycled water service from OMWD’s existing recycled water pipeline near the existing recycled water meter to a new customer via Horizontal Directional Drilling under the San Dieguito River. She managed the environmental analysis, prepared all public noticing, supported AB 52 consultation, and coordinated directly with CDFW, USACE, and RWCQB on San Dieguito River impacts. She also managed preparation of a Lake & Streambed Alteration Agreement notification to CDFW.
Project Manager, Olivenhain Municipal Water District (OMWD) - San Dieguito Valley Brackish Groundwater Desalination Pilot, Del Mar
Rosalyn served as the CEQA Manager and oversaw the preparation of an IS-MND for public review in less than 10 weeks. The design pilot sought funding from USBR, so the document addressed all federal cross-cutters. The project conducted a one-year pump test, which involved installation and operation of a test well, installation and operation of manganese pre-treatment equipment, and discharge of pump test water. Well drilling would require 24-hour drilling for up to six days, so detailed noise analysis and Noise Permit application were completed. She managed the environmental analysis, prepared all public noticing, supported AB 52 consultation, and coordinated with City of San Diego on easement and permit issues. She also managed preparation of a City of San Diego Noise Permit application.
Project Manager, City of Oceanside – Pure Water Oceanside, Oceanside Rosalyn served as the CEQA Manager. The Project includes an advanced water treatment (AWT) facility, conveyance pipelines, injection wells, monitoring wells, and backwash piping. The AWT facility would treat secondary effluent from the existing San Luis Rey Water Reclamation Facility for indirect potable reuse. The advanced treated water would be conveyed to injection wells where it would replenish the Mission Subbasin for later extraction and use as potable water. She managed the environmental analysis, prepared all public noticing, supported AB 52 consultation, and coordinated directly with the City’s Planning Department to align CEQA with the AWT Conditional Use Permit.
Project Manager, Pasadena Water and Power – Recycled Water Project EIR, Pasadena Rosalyn served as the CEQA Manager and prepared a CEQA-Plus EIR, in cooperation with the USBR, for the proposed Recycled Water Project. Rosalyn worked with the Bureau to ensure the EIR would provide the basis for a NEPA finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). The Recycled Water Project includes a three-phase expansion of the non- potable distribution system. Collaborated with Woodard & Curran’s design engineers to optimize pipeline alignments which will streamline compliance and reduce potential regulatory hurdles. Engaged U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and State Historic Preservation Officer in informal consultation as part of NEPA compliance.
Project Manager, Yucaipa Valley Water District – Wilson Creek Basins Permitting and CEQA-Plus, Yucaipa Rosalyn served as the CEQA Manager responsible for senior review of a Title 22 Engineering Report for approval of the project by DDW, along with preparation of a CEQA-Plus Mitigated Negative Declaration to address proposed project construction and operation. The Wilson Creek Basins IPR Project involves modified and new facilities to support up to 5,000 acre-feet per year (AFY) of indirect potable reuse, which will serve to replenish a historically over-drafted groundwater basin and will offset water imports with a renewable local source.
Rincon Consultants, Inc.
Environmental Scientists · Planners · Engineers
James Vickers, P.E.
President
Mr. Vickers is a natonally recognized authority in membrane treatment
processes used for municipal water treatment. His expertse covers over 32years with MF/UF/NF/RO membrane technology including membrane procurement, pilotng, design, commissioning and operatonal support obtained
through experience with over 75 projects including Universal Membrane
Systems. Mr. Vickers is a primary reviewer of the AWWA MF and UF Manual of
Practce (MOP) and author of the chapters on membrane system design and
cost. He is also one of the primary authors of the USEPA Guidance Manual for
Membrane Filtraton in support of the LT2ESTWR and an authority on the
subject of membrane integrity. Mr. Vickers is the former chair of the AWWA
Membrane Process Commitee.
Mr. Vickers has a diverse experience background that makes an ideal “hand- on”
project manager for a variety of membrane projects from concept to
completon. He brings an understanding and a vision of the overall strategy
necessary for success from conceptual process development, detailed design and project management, to constructon and operatonal support. He is able to
frame project needs and objectves with people of all levels including
management, engineers, researchers, contractors, suppliers and operatonal staff and communicate the project objectves in multple directons. He has an
extensive background of the development of instrumentaton, PLC and SCADA
control systems and the requirements for successful membrane system operaton
Educaton:
B.S., Chemical Engineering -
Youngstown State University
1982
MS Engineering Management –
George Washington University
1991
Registratons/Certficatons:
Registered Professional
Engineer in California,
Arizona, Oregon, Texas &
Virginia Mr. Vickers maintains an actve role in on-going projects. Most recently he has
led the development of an automated conductvity profiling unit for RO unit integrity.
Professional Affiliatons:
AWWA, AMTA
EXPERIENC
E
Employment History:
Separaton Processes, Inc.
2000 - Present
SAN PATRICIO MUNICIPAL WATER
DISTRICT
20 mgd Facility Expansion Study, Ingleside,
T)
Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. 1993 – 2000
Memtec America Corporaton
1988 – 1993
Filterite (Brunswick-Memtec
America Corp) 1984 - 1988
Project Manager – Jim is the Project Manager for the development of a facility plan to increase facility capacity by 20 mgd. The facility planning study assessed the conditons of the existng facilites, evaluated hydraulic limitatons, and determined which structures would be retained, abandoned or modified. The study also included the development of a 12 mgd expansion alternatve using a non-proprietary (universal) membrane system design. The output of the project will be used to develop a sequence of improvements necessary to expand the facilites.
Area of Expertse:
Microfiltraton
Ultrafiltraton
Nanofiltraton
Reverse Osmosis
Membrane Integrity
Drinking Water Treatment
Coagulaton & Process
Chemistry
EAST COUNTY ADVANCED WATER PURIFICATION
FACILITY
Advanced Water Treatment FacilityMembrane Specialist – Developed plans and specificatons for the procurement of a 14.5 mgd Ultra filtraton Membrane Filtraton system using Toray ultrafiltraton membranes, a 11.25 mgd Reverse Osmosis system, and a 3.0 mgd Closed Circuit Reverse Osmosis system. As lead designer, oversaw the preparaton of the technical specificaton, developed programming and control requirements and selected equipment to satsfy the individual requirements. Assisted the Design-Builder and JPA with various membrane and process related issues.
PLC/SCADA
Years of Experience:
39 Years with SPI:
YUCAIPA VALLEY WATER
DISTRICT23