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OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Engineering, Operations & Maintenance, and Technical Services
Orange County Sanitation District
October 3, 2007—5:00 p.m.
A meeting of the Operations Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District was held on
October 3, 2007, at 5:00 p.m. in the Sanitation District's Administrative Office.
(2) ROLL CALL
Following the Pledge of Allegiance, a quorum was declared present, as follows:
Operations Directors Present: Staff Present:
Larry Crandall, Chair Jim Ruth, General Manager
Cathy Green, Vice Chair Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager
Charles Antos Nick Arhontes, Dir. of Operations & Maintenance
Don Bankhead Jim Herberg, Director of Engineering
Patsy Marshall Ed Torres, Director of Technical Services
Roy Moore Lille Kovac, Committee Secretary
David Shawver Tod Haynes, Engineering Manager
Constance Underhill John Linder, Engineering Manager
Don Webb Matt Smith, Engineering Manager
Doug Davert, Board Vice Chair Layne Baroldi, Environmental Supervisor
Mark Esquer, Engineering Manager
Ooerations Directors Absent: Mike Moore, Environmental Assessment Mgr.
Steve Anderson
Harry Sidhu Others:
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(3) APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR PRO TEM 0 EC u AN pnONDSTiiICT
No appointment was necessary. OCT 2{4/2007
(4) PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
(5) REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE CHAIR
Chair Crandall announced the Ellis Pump Station tunnel drilling was scheduled to be completed
Thursday, October 4, 2007.
Minutes of the Operations Committee
October 3, 2007
Page 2
(6) REPORT OF THE GENERAL MANAGER
General Manager, Jim Ruth did not give a report.
(7) CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED: Approve minutes of the August 29, 2007
Operations Committee meeting.
b. OP07-79 MOVED, SECONDED,AND DULY CARRIED: Recommend to the Board
of Directors to approve Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for
Management of Biosolids with Tule Ranch/Magan Farms, extending the
contract tens for one year, January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008,
with four additional one-year options, for an annual amount not to exceed
$6,600,000, in a form approved by General Counsel.
C. OP07-60 MOVED, SECONDED,AND DULY CARRIED: Recommend to the Board
of Directors to: 1)Approve Change Order No. 3 to Purchase Order No.
102354-OB for Purchase of Ferric Chloride, Specification No. C-2005-
247, issued to Kemira Water(previously known as Kemiron Pacific)for a
unit price increase of$28.25 per dry ton for ferric chloride, increasing the
total price to $462.25 per dry ton plus tax for an estimated amount of
$4,029,562 for the period December 1, 2007 through November 30,2008;
2)Approve procurement of an economical grade of Ferric Chloride SG
from Kemira Water, at a unit price$410.00 per dry ton plus tax,for testing
during the contract period beginning December 1, 2007 through
November 30, 2008, and continued usage in lieu of ferric chloride If the
Ferric Chloride SG is deemed to be equivalent in performance, at the
aforementioned price, for the remainder of the contract period; and,
3)Approve a 100/6 contingency for ferric chloride and Ferric Chloride SG,
for the remaining two one-year renewal options.
d. OP07-81 MOVED, SECONDED,AND DULY CARRIED: Recommend to the Board
of Directors to approve an increase in contingency to the Professional
Services Agreement with RBF Consulting, Inc. for Carbon Canyon Sewer
and Pump Station Abandonment, Contract No. 2-24-1, for an additional
6% ($37,354), increasing the total contingency to 10% ($62,256).
e. OP07-82 MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED: Recommend to the Board
of Directors to: 1)Approve a Professional Services Agreement with
Dudek, Inc. providing engineering services for the Bayside Drive
Improvement, Contract No. 5-61, for an amount not to exceed $349,561;
and,
2) Approve a 10% contingency($34,956).
Minutes of the Operations Committee
October 3, 2007
Page 3
f. OP07-83 MOVED, SECONDED,AND DULY CARRIED: Recommend to the Board
of Directors to approve a Grant of Easement to Southern California
Edison in connection with the 66kV Substation at Plant No. 1,Job No.
P1-97, In a form approved by General Counsel.
g. OP07-84 MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED: Recommend to the Board
of Directors to approve a Utility Relocation Agreement with Southern
California Edison in connection with the 66kV Substation at Plant No. 1,
Job No. P1-97, in a form approved by General Counsel.
(8) ACTION ITEMS
a. OP07-85 MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED: Recommend to the Board
of Directors to: 1)Approve a Professional Services Consultant Agreement
with Alan Plummer Associates, Inc. for the Superoxygenation Process
Feasibility Study Utilizing ECO2 Technology, Specification No. CS-2007-
340131), for a total amount not to exceed $286,850; and,
2) Approve a 15% contingency($43,028).
b. OP07-86 MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED: 1)Approve Plans and
Specifications for Newport Avenue and 1"Street Sewer Reconstruction,
Job No. FE05-36, on file at the office of the Clerk of the Board;
2) Receive and file bid tabulation;
3)Award a construction contract to Ken Thompson, Inc. for Newport
Avenue and 1"Street Sewer Reconstruction,Job No. FE05-36,for an
amount not to exceed$160,500; and,
4) Approve a 22% contingency($35,000).
(9) INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
There were none.
(10) REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
Director of Engineering, Jim Herberg, advised the Operations Committee members that there is
a high risk of failure at a primary influent pipe in Plant 2. Approximately 170'of 54" diameter
and 72"dia. pipe that must be repaired prior to its 2009 scheduled replacement, as inspection
indicated serious risk of raw sewage spill. Staff is acquiring estimates,which may be attached
to the Headworks project and processed as a change order under the contingency budget.
Updates will be provided at future meetings.
Minutes of the Operations Committee
October 3, 2007
Page 4
(11) REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
Director of Operations and Maintenance, Nick Arhontes, briefly reported that he attended a
meeting with the SARI Line stakeholders and the newly-appointed Corps of Engineers
Commander for the Los Angeles District, Col.Thomas Magness, to help him understand the
need for protection of the SARI Line from the river and what can be done to prevent damage, as
well as an emergency response plan.
Mr. Arhontes also reported that OCSD continues to pump water to GWRS as they continue the
commissioning process, as minor issues continue to get worked out.
(12) REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL SERVICES
Director of Technical Services, Ed Torres, briefly reported that EnerTech has been named as a
runner up to receive the Wall Street Journal technology Innovation award for producing a-fuel
for turning biosolids into clean burning fuel. Mr. Torres also reported that Pacific Gas and
Electric has recommended to Public Utilities Commission to expand their incentive program for
fuel cells for renewable fuels like digester gas, which may be an alternative to costly air
compliance requirements for our gas engines. The Central Generating plant is expected to be
non-compliant to air quality regulations upon approval of proposed legislation. Mr. Torres also
reported that Kern County Is conducting an Environmental Impact Report to justify the recent
biosolids land application ban.
(13) OTHER BUSINESS, COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY
There were none.
(14) MATTERS WHICH A DIRECTOR MAY WISH TO PLACE ON A FUTURE AGENDA
FOR ACTION AND STAFF REPORT
There were none.
(15) CONVENE INCLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9(a)
There was no closed session.
(16) FUTURE MEETING DATES
The next Operations Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 7, 2007, at
5:00 p.m.
Minutes of the Operations Committee
October 3, 2007
Page 5
(17) ADJOURNMENT
The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 5:29 p.m.
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Sanitation District to be held on October 3, 2007, was duly posted for public inspection
in the main lobby of the Districts' offices on September 26, 2007.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 26th day of
September 2007.
Lilia Kovac, Committee Secretary
Orange County Sanitation District
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ROLL CALL
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Engineering, Operations & Maintenance, and Technical Services
Meeting Date: October 3. 2007 Time: 5:00 p.m.
Adjourn:
COMMITTEE MEMBERS f131
Larry Crandall Chair
Cathy Green Ice Chair
Steve Anderson
Charles Antos
Don Bankhead
Patsy Marshall
Roy Moore
David Shawver
Harry Sidhu
Constance Underhill
Don Webb
James M. Fer an Board Chair
Doug Davert Board Vice Chair
OTHERS
Brad-Hogin, General Counsel
STAFF
Jim Ruth, General Manager
Nick Arhontes, Director of O er. & Maintenance
Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager
Jim Herber , Director of Engineering
Ed Torres Director of Technical Services
Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance and
Administrative Services
Lilia Kovac, Committee Secretary
Tod Ha nes
John Linder
Matt Smith
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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Engineering, Operations & Maintenance, and Technical Services
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
October 3, 2007 - 5:00 P.M.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, California 92708
www.ocsd.com
(1) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
(2) DECLARATION OF QUORUM
(3) APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR PRO TEM, IF NECESSARY
(4) PUBLIC COMMENTS
(5) REPORT OF COMMITTEE CHAIR
(6) REPORT OF GENERAL MANAGER
(7) CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
Consideration of motion to approve all agenda items appearing on the Consent Calendar not
specifically removed from same, as follows:
a. Approve minutes of the August 29, 2007 Operations Committee meeting.
b. OP07-79 Recommend to the Board of Directors to approve Amendment No. 2 to the
Agreement for Management of Biosolids with Tule Ranch/Magan Farms,
extending the contract term for one year, January 1, 2008 through
December 31, 2008, with four additional one-year options, for an annual
amount not to exceed $6,600,000, in a form approved by General Counsel.
(Book Page 12)
Book Page I
Operations Committee
10/03/07
Page 2
C. OP07-80 Recommend to the Board of Directors to: 1)Approve Change Order No. 3 to
Purchase Order No. 102354-OB for Purchase of Ferric Chloride, Specification
No. C-2005-247, issued to Kemira Water(previously known as Kemiron Pacific)
for a unit price increase of$28.25 per dry ton for ferric chloride, increasing the
total price to $462.25 per dry ton plus tax for an estimated amount of
$4,029,562 for the period December 1, 2007 through November 30, 2008;
2)Approve procurement of an economical grade of Ferric Chloride SG from
Kemira Water, at a unit price $410.00 per dry ton plus tax, for testing during the
contract period beginning December 1, 2007 through November 30, 2008, and
continued usage in lieu of ferric chloride if the Ferric Chloride SG is deemed to
be equivalent in performance, at the aforementioned price, for the remainder of
the contract period; and,
3)Approve a 10% contingency for ferric chloride and Ferric Chloride SG,for the
remaining two one-year renewal options. (Book Page 14)
d. OP07-81 Recommend to the Board of Directors to approve an increase in contingency to
the Professional Services Agreement with RBF Consulting, Inc. for Carbon
Canyon Sewer and Pump Station Abandonment, Contract No. 2-24-1, for an
additional 6% ($37,354), increasing the total contingency to 10% ($62,256).
(Book Page 16)
e. OP07-82 Recommend to the Board of Directors to: 1)Approve a Professional Services
Agreement with Dudek, Inc. providing engineering services for the Bayside
Drive Improvement, Contract No. "1, for an amount not to exceed $349,561;
and,
2)Approve a 10% contingency ($34,956). (Book Page 18)
f. OP07-83 Recommend to the Board of Directors to approve a Grant of Easement to
Southern California Edison in connection with the 66kV Substation at Plant
No. 1, Job No. P1-97, in a form approved by General Counsel. (Book Page 21)
g. OP07-84 Recommend to the Board of Directors to approve a Utility Relocation
Agreement with Southern California Edison in connection with the 66kV
Substation at Plant No. 1, Job No. P1-97, in a form approved by General
Counsel. (Book Page 23)
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
h. Consideration of items deleted from Consent Calendar, if any.
Book Page 2
Operations Committee
10/03/07
Page 3
(8) ACTION ITEMS
a. OP07-85 Recommend to the Board of Directors to: 1)Approve a Professional Services
Consultant Agreement with Alan Plummer Associates, Inc. for the
Superoxygenation Process Feasibility Study Utilizing ECO2 Technology,
Specification No. CS-2007-340BD, for a total amount not to exceed $286,850;
and,
2) Approve a 15% contingency ($43,028). (Book Page 25)
b. OP07-86 1)Approve Plans and Specifications for Newport Avenue and 1' Street Sewer
Reconstruction, Job No. FE05-36, on file at the office of the Clerk of the Board;
2) Receive and file bid tabulation;
3)Award a construction contract to Ken Thompson, Inc.for Newport Avenue
and 1 B1 Street Sewer Reconstruction, Job No. FE05-36,for an amount not to
exceed $160,500; and,
4)Approve a 22% contingency ($35,000). (Book Page 28)
(9) INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
(10) REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING (Jim Herbera)
(11) REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE (Nick Arhontes)
(12) REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL SERVICES (Ed Torres)
(13) OTHER BUSINESS, COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY
(14) MATTERS WHICH A DIRECTOR MAY WISH TO PLACE ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR ACTION
AND STAFF REPORT
(15) CLOSED SESSION
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Operations Committee
10/03/07
Page 4
During the course of conducting the business set forth on this agenda as a regular meeting of the Committee the
;Chair may convene the Committee in closed session to consider matters of pending real estate negotiations,
,pending or potential litigation, or personnel matters, pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.8, 54956.9.
.54957 or 54957.6.as noted.
.Reports relating to (a) purchase and sale of real property; (b) matters of pending or potential litigation (c)
:employee actions or negotiations wth employee representatives; or which are exempt from public disclosure
,under the California Public Records Act, may be reviewed by the Committee during a permitted closed session
;and are net available for public inspection. At such time as the Committee takes final actions on any of these
,subjects.tlhe,rmnutes well.reflect,all,�.e.quired.disclmures of information
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a. Convene in closed session.
b. Reconvene in regular session.
C. Consideration of action, if any, on matters considered in closed session.
(16) FUTURE MEETING DATES
The next Operations Committee meeting is scheduled for November 7, 2007, at 5:00 p.m.
(17) ADJOURNMENT
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Operations Committee
10/03/07
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Agenda Posting: In Accordance with the requirements of California Government Code Section 54954.2,this
agenda has been posted in the main lobby of the District's Administrative offices not less than 72 hours prior to the
meeting date and time above. All written materials relating to each agenda item are available for public inspection
in the office of the Clerk of the Board.
Items Not Posted: In the event any matter not listed on this agenda is proposed to be submitted to the Committee
for discussion and/or action, it will be done in compliance with Section 54954.2(b) as an emergency item or
because there is a need to take immediate action,which need came to the attention of the Committee subsequent
to the posting of agenda, or as set forth on a supplemental agenda posted in the manner as above, not less than 72
hours prior to the meeting date.
Public Comments: Any member of the public may address the Operations Committee on specific agenda items or
matters of general interest. As determined by the Chair, speakers may be deferred until the specific item is taken
for discussion and remarks may be limited to three minutes.
Matters of interest addressed by a member of the public and not listed on this agenda cannot have action taken by
the Committee except as authorized by Section 54954.2(b).
Consent Calendar: All matters placed on the consent calendar are considered as not requiring discussion or further
explanation, and unless a particular item is requested to be removed from the consent calendar by a Director of
staff member, there will be no separate discussion of these items. All items on the consent calendar will be
enacted by one action approving all motions, and casting a unanimous ballot for resolutions included on the
consent calendar. All items removed from the consent calendar shall be considered in the regular order of
business.
The Committee Chair will determine if any items are to be deleted from the consent calendar.
Items Continued: Items may be continued from this meeting without further notice to a Committee meeting held
within five (5) days of this meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(3).
Meeting Adiournment: This meeting may be adjourned to a later time and items of business from this agenda may
be considered at the later meeting by Order of Adjournment and Notice in accordance with Government Code
Section 54955(posted within 24 hours).
Accommodations for the Disabled: The Board of Directors Meeting Room is wheelchair accessible. If you require
any special disability related accommodations, please contact the Orange County Sanitation District Clerk of the
Board's office at(714)593-7130 at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Requests must specify the
nature of the disability and the type of accommodation requested.
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Notice to Committee Members:
'For any quesfions on the agenda or to place any items on the agenda,Committee members should contact the Committee
,Chair or Secretary ten days in advance of the Committee meeting.
Committee Chair Larry Crandall (714)593-4400 slcrandallCaTaol.com
;Committee Secretary: Lilia Kovac (714)593-7124 Ikovac®ocsd.com
(General Manager Jim Ruth (714)593-7110 iruthCdocsd.com
Assistant General Manager Bob Ghirelli (714)593.7400 mhirelli0ocsd.com
Director of Technical Services Ed Torres (714)593-7080 etones0tocsd.com
IDirector of Engineering Jim Herberg (714)593-7300 iherbergRocsd.com
Dir.of Operations and Maintenance Nick Arhontes (714)593-7210 namonles4ocsd.com
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Operations Committee
Rolling Agenda Report Calendar
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Description of Report Information
November Eng Amend PSA with Earth Tech re Bushard Trunk Sewer Action
Rehabilitation, Job No. 1-2A
Approve Quitclaim Agreement with City of Newport Action
November Eng Beach re Bitter Point Pump Station Replacement Job
No. 5-49
November En Amendment No. 3 to PSA re Gisler-Redhill Trunk Action
g Improvements,Job No. 737
Author¢ation to Negotiate Amendment for Construction Action
November Eng Services re Headworks Rehabilitation/Refurbishment
Job No. P1-71
November En Job PISttUC(1011 Contract re Central Generation Action
g Automation,Job No.J-79-1
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MINUTES OF THE
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Engineering, Operations & Maintenance, and Technical Services
Orange County Sanitation District
August 29, 2007—5:00 p.m.
A meeting of the Operations Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District was held on
August 29, 2007, at 5:00 p.m. in the Sanitation District's Administrative Office.
(1) ROLL CALL
Following the Pledge of Allegiance, a quorum was declared present, as follows:
Operations Directors Present: Staff Present:
Larry Crandall, Chair Jim Ruth, General Manager
Cathy Green,Vice Chair Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager
Charles Antos Nick Arhontes, Dir. of Operations & Maintenance
Don Bankhead Jim Herberg, Director of Engineering
David Cadena Ed Torres, Director of Technical Services
Roy Moore Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance and
Harry Sidhu Administrative Services
Constance Underhill Life Kovac, Committee Secretary
Don Webb Tod Haynes, Engineering Manager
Doug Davert, Board Vice Chair John Linder, Engineering Manager
Matt Smith, Engineering Manager
Operations Directors Absent: Warren Sternin
Steve Anderson Dave Heinz
Patsy Marshall Doug Dysart
James M. Ferryman, Board Chair Juanita Skillman
Chuck Winsor
Others:
(2) APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR PRO TEM
No appointment was necessary.
(3) PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
(4) REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE CHAIR
Book Page 7
Minutes of the Operations Committee
August 29, 2007
Page 2
Chair Crandall announced the League of Cities 2008 meeting calendar indicated a conflict with
the July 2008 Operations Committee meeting, and requested the meeting be moved to July 12,
2008.
(5) REPORT OF THE GENERAL MANAGER
General Manager, Jim Ruth did not give a report.
(6) CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a. MOVED, SECONDED,AND DULY CARRIED: Approve minutes of the July 12, 2007
Operations Committee meeting.
b. OP07-72 MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED: Recommend to the Board
of Directors to: 1). Approve a Professional Services Consultant
Agreement with Dudek Engineering for the study of Potable Water
Assessment at Plant No. 1, Specification No. CS-2007-3358D, in the
amount of$218,200; and,
2). Approve a 20% contingency ($43,640).
C. OP07-73 MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED: Recommend to the Board
of Directors to authorize staff to enter into negotiations with Camp
Dresser& McKee for support services during the construction,
commissioning, and closeout phases of the 66kV Substation at Plant No.
1, Job No. P1-97.
d. OP07-74 MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED: Recommend to the Board
of Directors to authorize staff to enter into negotiations with Malcolm
Pirnie, Inc. for support services during the construction, commissioning,
and the closeout phases of Coast Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation, Contract
No. 11-26.
e. OP07-75 MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED: Recommend to the Board
of Directors to 1). Approve Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Projects
Grant Program Contract No. 0602 with Garden Grove Sanitary District,
providing for a six-month time extension; and,
2).Approve Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Projects Grant Program
Contract No. 0605 with the City of Buena Park, providing for a four-month
time extension.
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Minutes of the Operations Committee
August 29, 2007
Page 3
(7) ACTION ITEMS
a. OP07-76 MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED: Recommend to the Board
of Directors to: 1).Approve a budget increase for Rehabilitation of the
14th Street Pump Station, Contract No. 5-51, in the amount of$318,296
for a total project budget of$10,935,653; and
2). Approve Change Order No. 5 for Rehabilitation of theta Street Pump
Station, Contract No. 5-51, and Rehabilitation of the "A" Street Pump
Station, Contract No. 5-52, with Kiewit Pack Company, authorizing an
addition of$318,296, increasing the total contract amount to $13,142,537;
and,
3). Accept Rehabilitation of the le Street Pump Station, Contract No. 5-
51, and Rehabilitation of the "A" Street Pump Station, Contract No. 5-52,
as complete, authorizing execution of the Notice of Completion and
approving the Final Closeout Agreement with Kiewit Pacific Company.
b. OP07-77 MOVED, SECONDED,AND DULY CARRIED: Recommend to the Board
of Directors to approve a Reimbursement Agreement with the City of
Fountain Valley to compensate the City for costs incurred due to delay of
repaving Ellis Avenue, to coordinate with Replacement of Ellis Avenue
Pump Station,Job No. 1-10, and Bushard Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation, Job
No. 1-2-4, in an amount not to exceed $750,000, in a form approved by
General Counsel-
C. OP07-78 MOVED, SECONDED,AND DULY CARRIED: Recommend to the Board
of Directors to receive and file Staff Report re FY O6107 Strategic
Initiatives - Local Sewer Services, dated January 2007 and revised April
2007, and direct the General Manager to implement the following:
1). Perform a comprehensive rate study for local sewers, establish a local
sewer user fee structure, and initiate the appropriate Proposition 218
notifications and actions;
2). Investigate the feasibility of establishing accurate and separate
accounting procedures for local sewer services;
3). Initiate a public information effort in the unincorporated areas and part
of the city of Tustin; and
4). Identify and pursue other local agencies that may be interested in a
transfer of ownership in the future.
Director Davert opposed Item 7(c)(1), and(2).
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Minutes of the Operations Committee
August 29, 2007
Page 4
(8) INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
There were none.
(9) REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
Director of Engineering, Jim Herberg, reported the 96" tunnel boring machine is past the halfway
point, and is expected to be completed in late October.
(10) REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
Director of Operations and Maintenance, Nick Arhontes briefly reported on an emergency repair
at Plant 2, and a minor water flow problem on the groundwater process.
(11) REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL SERVICES
Director of Technical Services, Ed Torres, briefly reported on the District's Ocean Discharge
Permit electronic fling, and the start of the 5-year Research Strategic Plan.
(12) OTHER BUSINESS, COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY
There were none.
(13) MATTERS WHICH A DIRECTOR MAY WISH TO PLACE ON A FUTURE AGENDA
FOR ACTION AND STAFF REPORT
There were none.
(14) CONVENE INCLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9(a)
There was no closed session.
(15) FUTURE MEETING DATES
The next Operations Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 3, 2007, at
5:00 p.m.
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(16) ADJOURNMENT
The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 5:44 p.m.
Submitted by:
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AGENDA REPORT Item Number Item Number
OP07-79
Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: James D. Ruth, General Manager
Originator: Ed Torres, Director of Technical Services
SUBJECT: Tule Ranch Biosolids Management Contract Amendment
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Management of Biosolids with Tule
Ranch/Magan Farms, extending the contract term for one year, January 1, 2008 through
December 31, 2008, with four additional one year options, for an annual amount not to exceed
$6,600,000.; in a form approved by general counsel.
SUMMARY
• Presently, the Sanitation District contracts with Tule Ranch and Synagro for services to
manage its annual production of approximately 240,000 tons of biosolids (650 tons/day).
• The Tule Ranch contract with the Sanitation District expires on January 1, 2008.
• Tule Ranch currently manages about half of the Sanitation District's biosolids through:
o Land application as a Class B biosolids in Yuma County, AZ ($45.44/ton),
o Land application of chemically stabilized Class A biosolids in Kern County, CA
($43.07/ton), and
o Land fill in Yuma County, AZ ($45.44/ton) (limited capacity).
• The biosolids management companies are also compensated to cover only their"pass
through" costs when diesel exceeds $2.50 per gallon with truck fuel efficiency of six mpg.
• The biosolids management options offered by Tule Ranch in Amendment No. 2 include:
o Land application as a Class B biosolids in Yuma County, AZ($46.80/ton),
o Land application of a chemically stabilized Class A biosolids in Kern County, CA
($44.36/ton),
o Land fill in Yuma County,AZ ($46.80/ton) (limited capacity),
o Land fill in Maricopa County, AZ($61.90/ton), and
o Transportation to the City of Los Angeles deep-well injection facility at Terminal Island
($11.00/ton). The biosolids injection cost will be negotiated with the City of Los Angeles
and brought back to the Board for approval under a separate action.
• The existing contract between Tule Ranch and the Sanitation District requires that Tule
Ranch shall not charge the Sanitation District fees for biosolids management that exceeds
the lowest fee that Tule Ranch charges any public agency for biosolids management. The
proposed agreement represents a 3% increase over the previous agreement.
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• Staff has determined that the cost for each of the proposed biosolids management
alternatives is reasonable for the services being provided.
• The Sanitation District has entered into two long-term biosolids management contracts:
o EnerTech - 225 tons per day of biosolids-to-fuel in Rialto ($72.40/lon)
o Synagro - 250 tons per day of biosolids composting in Kern County($64.90tton)
• The General Manager's recommendation is consistent with the Board's recent Level of
Service direction to continue to utilize the most cost-effective land application reuse options
in Kern County and Arizona for as long as possible while pursuing a biosolids-to-energy
alternative for the balance of its uncommitted biosolids production.
• The recommendation is also consistent with the Sanitation District's Long-Range Biosolids
Master Plan which advised staff to:
o Obtain at least three diverse biosolids management options
o Limit participation in any market to one-half of the biosolids produced
o Limit contracts to one-third of total biosolids production
o Strive for increased biosolids-based compost use in Orange County
PRIOR COMMITTEEIBOARD ACTIONS
In November 2002, the Board approved Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Management of
Biosolids with Tule Ranch/Magan Farms. In August 1999, the Board approved an Agreement
for Management of Biosolids with Tule Ranch/Magan Farms.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This contract amendment complies with authority levels of the Sanitation District's
Delegation of Authority. This item has been budgeted. (Line item: #73, Object#53010).
Award Date: N/A Contract Amount: N/A Contingency: N/A
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OP07-80
Orange County Sanitation District -
FROM: James D. Ruth, General Manager
Originator: Nick Arhontes, Director of Operations and Maintenance
SUBJECT: Purchase of Ferric Chloride, Specification No. C-2005-247
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
1. Approve Change Order No. 3 to Purchase Order No. 102354 OB for Purchase of
Ferric Chloride, Specification No. C-2005-247, issued to Kemira Water
(previously known as Kemiron Pacific) for a unit price increase of$28.25 per dry
ton for ferric chloride, increasing the total price to $462.25 per dry ton plus tax for
an estimated amount of$4,029,562 for the period December 1, 2007 through
November 30, 2008;
2. Approve procurement of an economical grade of Ferric Chloride SG from Kemira
Water, at a unit price $410.00 per dry ton plus tax, for testing during the contract
period beginning December 1, 2007 through November 30, 2008, and continued
usage in lieu of ferric chloride if the Ferric Chloride SG is deemed to be
equivalent in performance, at the aforementioned price, for the remainder of the
contract period; and,
3. Approve a 10% contingency for ferric chloride and Ferric Chloride SG, for the
remaining two one-year renewal options.
SUMMARY
• Ferric chloride is an iron salt, which is currently used to increase the solids
removal efficiencies at both Plant 1 and Plant 2 in the primary treatment process
and to control digester hydrogen sulfide to meet Air Quality Management District
(AQMD) requirements.
• In fiscal year 2005-06, Kemira Water was awarded a one-year contract to provide
ferric chloride after competitive bidding. The contract includes a provision for
four one-year contract extensions at the original bid price.
• Kemira Water has offered to provide a one-year extension through
November 30, 2008, but at a price of$462.25 per dry ton for ferric chloride a
proposed increase of$28.25 per dry ton. Board approval is required because
the proposed extension is at an increased price.
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• The raw material cost of steel pickle liquor, ferrous chloride, and hydrochloric
acid to manufacture ferric chloride, the cost of power, and transportation costs
have resulted in the higher unit costs to customers.
• Kemira Water is the only vendor capable of providing the 8,000 dry tons per year
of ferric chloride required for District operations.
• Kemira Water is also offering a more economical product, Ferric Chloride SG, at
a price of S410/dry ton plus tax, which is approximately 10% less in cost. The
Ferric Chloride SG is slightly different from the regular ferric chloride in
composition and may have detrimental operational impacts. Ferric Chloride SG
needs to be tested to determine its efficacy prior to using it as a substitute for the
regular ferric chloride.
• A survey of the three large wastewater agencies— City of Los Angeles—
Hyperion Plant, Los Angeles County Sanitation District and City of San Diego
has shown that these three plants are now using Ferric Chloride SG for use in
advanced primary treatment. Also, the price paid by these agencies compares
favorably with the proposed price for the Sanitation District.
• Staff recommends that the contract for ferric chloride be extended for an
additional one-year term.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
1. The contract was competitively bid in fiscal year 2005-06 and awarded by the
Purchasing Manager according to Resolution No. OCSD 04-08, Delegation of
Authority.
2. 10/25/06: Board of Directors approved Change Order No. 1 for a unit price
increase of$76.20 per dry ton for ferric chloride increasing the total price to
$434.00 per dry ton plus tax for an estimated amount of$3,255,000 for the
period December 1, 2006 through November 30, 2007.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This item has been budgeted. (Object No. 52013, Divisions 830 and 840).
Award Date: 12/01/07 Contract Amount: $4,029,562.00 Contingency: 10%
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Orange County sanitation District oP07-81
FROM: James D. Ruth, General Manager
Originator: Jim Herberg, Director of Engineering
Project Manager: Umesh Murthy
SUBJECT: CARBON CANYON SEWER AND PUMP STATION ABANDONMENT,
CONTRACT NO. 2-24-1
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Approve an increase in contingency to the Professional Services Agreement with RBF
Consulting, Inc. for Carbon Canyon Sewer and Pump Station Abandonment, Contract
No. 2-24-1, for an additional 6% ($37,354), increasing the total contingency to 10%
($62,256).
SUMMARY
• This contract is for abandonment of the existing pump station and the force mains
and for the construction of a new gravity feed line across the Carbon Canyon Dam.
• RBF Consulting, Inc. is the design consultant for the subject project. The plans and
specifications are expected to be completed by November 2007.
• This increase in contingency is for Leighton Consulting Inc., a subconsultant to RBF
Consulting, Inc. to obtain detailed geotechnical data along the proposed pipeline
alignment. The proposed pipeline alignment and method of construction has
changed since the initial geotechnical investigation conducted in 2003.
• The additional geotechnical data will be used to classify soil conditions within the
1500 linear feet where microtunneling is proposed. Since microtunneling operation
is sensitive to the types of soils encountered, the additional data will reduce the
change orders related to unknown conditions during construction.
PRIOR COMMITTEEIBOARD ACTIONS
• June 1998 —Approval of Contract No. 2-24-1 Professional Services Agreement with
William Frost and Associates for engineering design and construction support
services for construction of Carbon Canyon Dam Sewer and pump Station
Abandonment for an amount not to exceed $74,000; and approval of an additional
budget increase of$419,000 for a total project budget of$2,194,000.
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• August 2001 —Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services
Agreement with RBF Consulting, Inc. for $136,000, increasing the total amount not
to exceed $210,000.
• February 2003 —Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services
Agreement with RBF Consulting, Inc. for $75,656, increasing the total amount not to
exceed $285,656.
• June 2004 —Approval of Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement
with RBF Consulting, Inc. for $276,130, increasing the total amount not to exceed
$561,786.
• October 2005—Approval of Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services
Agreement with RBF Consulting, Inc. for $20,000, increasing the total amount not to
exceed $581,786.
• March 2007 —Approval of Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services
Agreement with RBF Consulting, Inc. for $40,771, increasing the total amount not to
exceed $622,557. Approve 4% ($24,902) contingency.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This contingency increase complies with authority levels of the Sanitation District's
Delegation of Authority. This item has been budgeted. (Line item: Section 8, Page 16).
Award Date: Contract Amount: Contingency:
03/28/2007 $622,557 4% $24,902
10/24/2007 6% $37,354
Total 10% $62,256
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AGENDA REPORT M.Numbe I Iban Number
Orange County Sanitation District OP07-82
FROM: James D. Ruth, General Manager
Originator: James D. Herberg, Director of Engineering
Project Manager: Martin Dix
SUBJECT: BAYSIDE DRIVE IMPROVEMENT, CONTRACT NO. 5-61
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
1. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Dudek, Inc. providing engineering
services for the Bayside Drive Improvement, Contract No. 5-61, for an amount not to
exceed $349,561; and
2. Approve a 10% contingency ($34,956).
SUMMARY
• This project will rehabilitate a portion of the Bayside Drive Sewer. The project will
consist of preparing the construction documents for the pipeline and manhole
rehabilitation and protection. The rehabilitation will consist of installing a structural
cured in place lining, and relining existing manholes, as necessary. The Consultant
will provide construction details, traffic control, detour plans, sewer bypass plans,
and shall include all necessary information for construction and permitting.
• The Sanitation District solicited proposals from six consulting firms including:
Dudek, Train Consulting Engineers, Stantec, Malcolm Firms, RBF and HDR. Five
consulting firms submitted responsive proposals which were received on July 12,
2007; HDR declined to submit a proposal.
• The proposals were evaluated in accordance with defined Sanitation District
procedures (see Attached Summary of Staff Evaluation of Proposals). Staff
recommends the approval of the Professional Service Agreement (PSA)to Dudek,
Inc. for an amount not to exceed $349,561.
• The amount requested is for preliminary and final design of the Bayside Drive
Improvement. Staff plans to request additional funds for construction support
services once the project has been bid and the magnitude of the work is known.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Staff Evaluation of Proposals
Table 1 compares the ranking by each evaluator. Dudek has shown a thorough
understanding of the project, including the Sanitation District's expectations in terms of
project approach, plan for managing and performing the work, staff qualifications, and
related project experience. Staff believes that Dudek's team has extensive experience
as demonstrated by the Rehabilitation of the District Siphons project. Their team
proposed the most effective project methodology addressing all project concerns
including quality assurance and quality control.
Staff recommends that Dudek be awarded the Professional Services Agreement for the
Bayside Drive Improvement Project, Contract No. 5-61, for a total fee not to exceed
$349,561.
TABLE 1
TECHNICAL PROPOSAL EVALUATION
Consultant Dudek Tran Stantec Malcolm RBF
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Reviewer 410 368 394 316 233
Reviewer B 442 465 158 285 132
Reviewer C 402 403 405 424 265
Reviewer D 394 351 290 250 164
Reviewer E 428 406 281 347 259
Total Score: 2076 1993 1628 1622 1053
Average Score: 415 399 326 324 211
Rankin : 1 2 3 4 5
Pro osalFee: $276,404 $257,482 $285,989 $237,394 $320 971
•Ne otiated Fee: $349,561
• Four additional scope items were added increasing the negotiated fee to $349,561.
The additional scope items include:
• CCTV investigation and spot cleaning
• Collector pipe and lateral investigation
• Cable penetration investigation
• Manhole repair evaluation
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Proiect Background
The Bayside Drive Sewer to be rehabilitated consists of 3,100 liner feet of 24-inch
Ductile Iron Pipe (DIP). The sewer was constructed in 1980 to replace a 10-inch cast
iron pipe.
The sewer was televised in 2001 and evidence of crown corrosion was found. The
extent of which could not be determined due to extensive debris in the sewer, grease
build-up, and other materials coating the crown. Televising was also difficult due to the
long length of pipe between manholes.
In the first half of 2004, the District added four access manholes to the sewer line to
allow for cleaning and CCTV inspection. When the manholes were added, some
sections of the existing pipe were removed and found to have corrosion concerns. The
pipe was partially cleaned and videotaped. However, the image quality was not
adequate to allow for an adequate evaluation of the pipeline condition.
In 2005, a corrosion engineer, M.J. Schiff was retained to evaluate the potential for
exterior corrosion on the pipeline. The soils were found to be very aggressive from a
corrosion standpoint. As a result of this investigative effort, the Bayside Drive
Improvement project was chartered on May 5, 2005 to replace or reline the corroded
pipeline.
This complies with authority levels of the Sanitation District's Delegation of Authority.
This item has been budgeted. (Line item: Section 8, Page 32).
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AGENDA REPORT Item Number Item Number
OP07-83
Orange County Sanitation District
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FROM: James D. Ruth, General Manager
Originator: Jim Herberg, Director of Engineering
Project Manager: Martin Dix
SUBJECT: GRANT OF EASEMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON FOR
SUBSTATION AT PLANT NO. 1, JOB NO. P1-97
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Approve a Grant of Easement to Southern California Edison in connection with the
66kV Substation at Plant No. 1, Job No. P1-97, in a form approved by General Counsel.
SUMMARY
• The purpose of Job No. P1-97 is to provide sufficient electrical service capacity to
supply power to the load for new facilities that will be added to Plant No. 1 through
2012.
• The Easement is necessary to allow Edison to construct, use, maintain, alter, add to,
repair, replace, inspect, and/or remove buildings, structures, poles, towers,
transformers, fences, concrete pads and other fixtures, appliances, and property
which Edison may find necessary or convenient for the maintenance and operation
of an electrical substation on the substation property.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
• Approval of Professional Services Agreement with CDM for an amount not to exceed
$779,381. (February 2006)
• Approval of Sole Source Agreement with SCE for an amount not to exceed
$6,052,000; and increase the project budget in the amount of$4,302,947, for a total
amount of$9,475,538. (March 2006)
• Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Sole Source Agreement with Southern
California Edison for engineering services, fees, materials, and labor for 66kV
Substation at Plant No. 1, Job No. P1-97, for an additional amount of$1,150,000
increasing the total contract amount to exceed $7,202,000. (May 2007)
• Approval of plans and specifications for 66 kV Substation at Plant No. 1, Job
No. P1-97; approval of Addendum No. 1 to the plans and specifications; receipt and
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filing of bid tabulation and recommendation; awarding of a construction contract to
Miron Electric for 66kV Substation at Plant No. 1, Job No. P1-97, for a total amount
not to exceed $4,561,000; and, approval of a 7% contingency for change orders to
said contract ($319,270). (July 2007)
• Concurrent approval of a Utility Relocation Agreement between the Orange County
Sanitation District and Southern California Edison Company with reference to
Edison's 66kV Substation at Plant No. 1, Job No. P1-97, in a form approved by
General Counsel. (September 2007)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This approval complies with authority levels of the Orange County Sanitation District's
Delegation of Authority.
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FROM: James D. Ruth, General Manager
Originator: Jim Herberg, Director of Engineering
Project Manager: Martin Dix
SUBJECT: UTILITY RELOCATION AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
EDISON FOR SUBSTATION AT PLANT NO. 1, JOB NO. P1-97
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Approve a Utility Relocation Agreement with Southern California Edison in connection
with the 66kV Substation at Plant No. 1, Job No. P1-97, in a form approved by General
Counsel.
SUMMARY
• The purpose of Job No. P1-97 is to provide sufficient electrical service capacity to
supply power to the load for new facilities that will be added to Plant No. 1 through
2012.
• The proposed Utility Relocation Agreement requires the Orange County Sanitation
District (Sanitation District) to be responsible for the relocation or removal of
electrical facilities on our property, if necessary in the future.
PRIOR COMMITTEEIBOARD ACTIONS
• Approval of Professional Services Agreement with CDM for an amount not to exceed
$779,381. (February 2006)
• Approval of Sole Source Agreement with SCE for an amount not to exceed
$6,052,000; and increase the project budget in the amount of$4,302,947, for a total
amount of$9,475,538. (March 2006)
• Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Sale Source Agreement with Southern
California Edison for engineering services, fees, materials, and labor for 66kV
Substation at Plant No. 1, Job No. P1-97, for an additional amount of$1,150,000,
increasing the total contract amount to exceed $7,202,000. (May 2007)
• Approval of plans and specifications for 66kV Substation at Plant No. 1, Job
No. P1-97; approval of Addendum No. 1 to the plans and specifications; receipt and
filing of bid tabulation and recommendation; awarding of a construction contract to
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Miron Electric for 66kV Substation at Plant No. 1, Job No. P1-97, for a total amount
to exceed $4,561,000; and, approval of a 7% contingency for change orders to said
contract ($319,270). (July 2007)
• Concurrent approval of a Grant of Easement from the Orange County Sanitation
District to Southern California Edison Company with reference to Edison's 66kV
Substation at Plant No. 1, Job No. P1-97 in a form approved by General Counsel.
(September 2007)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This approval complies with authority levels of the Sanitation District's Delegation of
Authority.
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OP07-85
Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: James D. Ruth, General Manager
Originator: Ed Torres, Director of Technical Services
SUBJECT: SUPEROXYGENATION PROCESS FEASIBILITY STUDY, CONTRACT
NO. CS-2007-34OBD
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
1. Approve a Professional Service Consultant Agreement with Alan Plummer
Associates, Inc. for the Superoxygenation Process Feasibility Study Utilizing ECO2
Technology, Specification No. CS-2007-34OBD, for a total amount not to exceed
$286,850.
2. Approve a 15% contingency ($43,028).
SUMMARY
• Hydrogen sulfide (HZS) is the principal cause of odors and corrosion in our
sewers and treatment plants. HZS is formed only when there is a deficiency of
oxygen. In addition, oxygen is dissolved into the water in our activated sludge
processes, which provide secondary treatment prior to discharging effluent to the
ocean.
• Maintaining dissolved oxygen levels is a challenge in normal treatment situations.
Bacteria consume the oxygen, and oxygen is released from the water into the
atmosphere (effervescence).
• A process for dissolving large amounts of pure oxygen in water
(superoxygenation) using a device called a "Speece cone" was tested
successfully at the Seal Beach pump station in 2005 as part of our efforts to
evaluate cost-effective odor control technologies. Other sites using
superoxygenation include Camanche Lake in Northern California, a small pump
station in Laguna Beach, treatment plants in Indiana and Maine, and a soon-to-
be-operating addition to a large headworks at a Texas treatment plant.
• Three parts of OCSD's treatment system could benefit from superoxygenation:
collections, headworks/ primary treatment, and secondary treatment. The goals
in the first two areas would be to provide oxygen to reduce odors and corrosion.
In secondary treatment, the goal would be to provide the required process
oxygen less expensively than is done now using air blowers or oxygen diffusers.
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• A comprehensive engineering evaluation of the technical feasibility and cost
implications of using superoxygenation in the three treatment areas will be done
with the assistance of Alan Plummer Associates, Inc. (APAI). This will provide a
basis for deciding whether to proceed with the design and construction of in-plant
demonstration tests later.
• A Request for Proposal process was used to solicit proposals from interested
engineering consultants. Of the 26 companies receiving the RFP, 3 submitted
proposals, 1 submitted a "no bid" response, and 22 did not respond. A review
panel with staff from Technical Services and Operations & Maintenance
evaluated the proposals, and APAI was the unanimous choice on a technical
basis for the project. The three proposed contract prices ranged from APAI's
$286,850 to $645,000. The second and third place proposers' prices were 43%
and 125% higher than APAI's price.
• A relatively high contingency percentage (15%) is recommended because this is
a research project. As such, it has inherently higher risks and possibilities for
unforeseen requirements that could affect the project cost than does a
construction project or routine process study.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
• In September 2006, the Board approved a reallocation of funds for several
research-related projects. This included $150,000 to be applied toward a
superoxygenation process study.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Subcontractors working with APAI on this project will be Malcolm Pirnie (for their
familiarity with the District's treatment processes and equipment) and Oxygen
Safety Consultants, Inc. (to provide safety evaluations of possible
superoxygenation applications). In addition, APAI will work closely with ECO2
Technologies, the commercial supplier of the Speece cone, who will provide
performance and cost information for the proprietary elements of possible
superoxygenation installations.
• APAI is the engineering consultant for the Trinity River Authority
(TRA) superoxygenation installation. This is intended to reduce headworks and
primary treatment odors from TRA's 150 MGD treatment plant near Dallas,
Texas.
• The Speece cone was invented by Dr. Richard Speece, an emeritus professor of
civil and environmental engineering at Vanderbilt University, who will provide
additional technical assistance as needed during this project.
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• The draft report for this project will be due within six months of the contract's start
date.
• This complies with authority levels of OCSD's Delegation of Authority. This item
has been budgeted (FY 06-07 Board allocation on 9/27/06 and FY 07-08 Budget
Update, Page A-11, Item 104).
Award Date: 10124/07 Contract Amount: $286,850 Contingency %: 15
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FROM: James D. Ruth, General Manager
Originator: Jim Herberg, Director of Engineering
SUBJECT: NEWPORT AVENUE AND 1ST STREET SEWER RECONSTRUCTION,
JOB NO. FE05-36
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
1. Approve Plans and Specifications for Newport Avenue and 1s1 Street Sewer
Reconstruction, Job No. FE05-36, on file at the office of the Clerk of the Board;
2. Receive and file bid tabulation;
3. Award a construction contract to Ken Thompson, Inc. for Newport Avenue and ter
Street Sewer Reconstruction, Job No. FE05-36, for an amount not to exceed
$160,500; and
4. Approve a 22% contingency ($35,000).
SUMMARY
• This project will remove and replace 75 feet of 8-inch diameter vitrified clay pipe,
located in the City of Tustin. This work will improve cleaning maintenance by
correcting the pipe's upward sloping grade.
• Award a construction contract to Ken Thompson, Inc., the lowest responsive and
responsible bidder. Excel Paving Company submitted the lowest bid but was
deemed non-responsive by the Bid Evaluation Team.
• The project was designed in-house. Plans and specifications were completed on
June 18, 2007. Five sealed bids were received on August 7, 2007. Summary
information of the bids received is tabulated below.
Project Budget: $ 402,285
Construction Contract Budget: $ 269,160
Engineer's Estimate: $ 200,000
Lowest Responsive, Responsible Bid: $ 160,500
High Bid: $ 253,100
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PRIOR COMMITTEEIBOARD ACTIONS
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This Capital Improvement Project complies with authority levels of the Sanitation
District's Delegation of Authority. This item has been budgeted. (Line item: Section 8,
Page 46).
Award Date: 10/03/07 Contract Amount: $160,600 Contingency: 22%
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ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
(714) 962-2411
www.ocsd.com
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 8127
Fountain Valley, California
92728-8127
Street Address:
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, California
92708-7018