HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-16-2015 Board Meeting Agenda Packet Part 1 Orange County Sanitation District Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Regular Meeting of the q _ 6:00 P.M.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Board Room
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
AGENDA
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: (Keith Curry, City of Newport Beach)
ROLL CALL: (Clerk of the Board)
1. Receive and file Minute Excerpts of member agencies relating to appointments to
the Orange County Sanitation District Board, as follows:
City/Agency Active Director Altemate Director
Midway City Sanitary District Joy Neugebauer Al Krippner
DECLARATION OF QUORUM: (Clerk of the Board)
PUBLIC COMMENTS: If you wish to address the Board of Directors on any item, please complete a
Speaker's Form (located at the table outside of the Board Room) and submit it to the Clerk of the Board or
notify the Clerk of the Board the item number on which you wish to speak. Speakers will be recognized by
the Chairman and are requested to limit comments to three minutes.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
. Employee Service Awards
REPORTS: The Chair and the General Manager may present verbal reports on miscellaneous matters
of general interest to the Directors. These reports are for information only and require no action by the
Directors.
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CONSENT CALENDAR: Consent Calendar Items are considered to be routine and will be enacted,
by the Board of Directors, after one motion, without discussion. Any items withdrawn from the Consent
Calendar for separate discussion will be considered in the regular order of business.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Clerk of the Board)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the Regular Board of Directors
Meeting held on November 18, 2015.
3. REHABILITATION OF DIGESTER MIXING PUMPS AT P2 DIGESTERS
E, H, R, S, and T, PROJECT NO. FE14-03 (Rob Thompson)
RECOMMENDATION:
A. Receive and file bid tabulation and recommendation;
B. Award a construction contract to Tharsos, Inc. for Rehabilitation of Digester
Mixing Pumps at P2 Digesters E, H, R, S, and T, Project No. FE14-03, for
a total amount not to exceed $594,000; and
C. Approve a contingency of$118,800 (20%).
4. PAYMENT OF ANNUAL OCEAN DISCHARGE PERMIT FEE (Rob Thompson)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve payment in an amount not to exceed $571,286
to the State Water Resources Control Board for annual permit fees for the ocean
discharge permit.
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE:
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Clerk of the Board)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Minutes of the December 2, 2015, Operations
Committee Meeting.
6. GISLER-REDHILL SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, REACH B. PROJECT NO. 7-37
(Rob Thompson)
RECOMMENDATION:
A. Approve a Professional Construction Services Agreement with Tetra Tech,
Inc., for providing construction support services for Gisler-Redhill System
Improvements, Reach B, Project No. 7-37, in an amount not to exceed
$270,000; and
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B. Approve a contingency of$27,000 (10%).
7. 15t" STREET, ROCKY POINT PUMP STATION (RPPS) AND BITTER POINT
PUMP STATION (BPPS) FALL PROTECTION IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT
NO. FE12-05 (Rob Thompson)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve a construction contingency increase of $24,638
(15%)to the construction contract with Jamison Engineering Contractors, Inc., for
15t^ St., RPPS and BPPS Fall Protection Improvements, Project No. FE12-05, for
a total contingency of$41,063 (25%).
8. JANITORIAL & FLOOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES CONTRACT (Ed Torres)
RECOMMENDATION:
A. Approve a Service Agreement with Gamboa Services, Inc., DBA Corporate
Image Maintenance, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, for
Janitorial & Floor Maintenance Service at Plants 1 & 2, Specification No. S-
2015-73013D, for the period February 1, 2016 through January, 2017 for an
amount not to exceed$345,700 with four(4), one-year renewal options; and
B. Approve an annual contingency of$34,570.00 (10%) aggregately per year.
9. DIGESTER CLEANING AND DISPOSAL CONTRACT (Ed Torres)
RECOMMENDATION:
A. Approve a Service Agreement with Synagro-WWT, the lowest responsive
and responsible bidder, for Digester Cleaning and Disposal, Specification
No. S-2015-71913D, for the period February 1, 2016 through January 31,
2017 for an amount not to exceed $1,160,000, with four one-year renewal
options; and
B. Approve an annual contingency of$116,000 (10%) aggregately per year.
10. 2015 AUDIT REPORT OF OCSD'S SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
MANAGEMENT PLAN (Nick Arhontes)
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the 2015 Waste Discharge Requirements
(WDR)for Sanitary Sewer System Management Plan Audit Report dated July 31,
2015.
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11. REPAIR TO MANHOLE STRUCTURES OF WARNER AVENUE RELIEF
SEWER, SPECIFICATION FR12-003 - CHANGE ORDER RATIFICATION
(Nick Arhontes)
RECOMMENDATION: Ratify Change Order No. 3 to the Repair to Manhole
Structures of Warner Avenue Relief Sewer, Specification No. FR12-003, with
Mode Engineering, authorizing an additional $54,884 increasing the total contract
amount to $846,357.
12. BIOSOLIDS MASTER PLAN, PROJECT PS15-01 (Rob Thompson)
RECOMMENDATION:
A. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Black&Veatch to provide
professional services for Biosolids Master Plan, Project No. PS15-01, for an
amount not to exceed $2,965,556; and,
B. Approve a contingency of$296,556 (10%).
13. DOVER DRIVE TRUNK SEWER RELIEF, PROJECT NO. 5-63 (Rob Thompson)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve a contingency increase of $596,000 (9.63%) to
the construction contract with Mike Bubalo Construction Co., Inc. for the Dover
Drive Trunk Sewer Relief, Project No. 5- 63, for a total contingency of $2,452,700
(39.63%).
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
14. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Clerk of the Board)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes of the November 12, 2015 meeting of the
Administration Committee Meeting.
15. INVEST AND/OR REINVEST DISTRICT'S FUNDS (Lorenzo Tyner)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 15-25, entitled "A Resolution
of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District, Authorizing the
Orange County Sanitation District's Treasurer to Invest and/or Reinvest District's
Funds; Adopting District's Investment Policy Statement and Performance
Benchmarks for calendar year 2016; and Repealing Resolution No. OCSD 14-20:'
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16. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE (Clerk of the Board)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 15-26 entitled, "A Resolution
of the Board of Directors of Orange County Sanitation District adopting a Conflict
of Interest Code which supersedes all prior Conflict of Interest Codes and
amendments previously adopted."
STEERING COMMITTEE:
17. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Clerk of the Board)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes of the November 18, 2015 meeting of the
Steering Committee.
18. ADOPTION OF UPDATED RESOLUTION ON RULES OF PROCEDURE
(Bob Ghirelli)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 15-27, entitled, "A Resolution
of the Board of Directors of Orange County Sanitation District Fixing and
Establishing Rules of procedure for the Conduct of Business of the District, and
Repealing Resolution No. OCSD 15-01."
19. STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE (Bob Ghirelli)
RECOMMENDATION:
A. Approve the Strategic Plan Update dated December 2015; and
B. Direct staff to implement the goals and levels of service contained in the
Plan.
20. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO LOCAL SEWER FACILITIES TRANSFER
AGREEMENT WITH EAST ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
(Nick Arhontes)
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Approve
Amendment No. 2 to the Local Sewer Facilities Transfer Agreement (Transfer
Agreement) with East Orange County Water District (EOCWD) regarding the
transfer of local sewers in Service Area.
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LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE:
21. APPROVAL OF 2016 LEGISLATIVE PLAN (Bob Ghirelli)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Orange County Sanitation District
2016 Legislative Plan.
NON-CONSENT CALENDAR:
22. GISLER-REDHILL SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, REACH B, CONTRACT
NO. 7-37 (Rob Thompson)
RECOMMENDATION:
A. Receive and file Addendum to the 1999 OCSD Strategic Plan Program
Environmental Impact Report for additional project analysis for the
Gisler-Redhill System Improvements, Reach B, Contract No. 7-37;
B. Receive and file bid tabulation and recommendation;
C. Award a Construction Contract to Kiewit Infrastructure West Company for
Gisler-Redhill System Improvements, Reach B, Contract No. 7-37, for a
total amount not to exceed $15,432,000; and
D. Approve a contingency of$1,543,200 (10%).
AB 1234 REPORTS:
INFORMATION ITEMS:
None.
CLOSED SESSION:
During the course of conducting the business set forth on this agenda as a regular meeting of the Board,
the Chair may convene the Board in closed session to consider matters of pending real estate
negotiations,pending or potentiallitigation, 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)employment actions or negotiations with employee representatives;or which are exempt from public
disclosure under the California Public Records Act, may be reviewed by the Board during a permitted
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closed session and are not available for public inspection. At such time as the Board takes final action
on any of these subjects, the minutes will reflect all required disclosures of information.
Convene in closed session.
(1) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Number of Cases: 2
Dan Nicolas v. Orange County Sanitation District, Workers' Compensation Appeals
Board, Case No. ADJ9095059
Dan Nicolas v. Orange County Sanitation District, Workers' Compensation Appeals
Board, Case No. ADJ9761079
Reconvene in regular session.
CONSIDERATION OF ACTION, IF ANY, ON MATTERS CONSIDERED IN CLOSED
SESSION:
OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS,
IF ANY:
ADJOURNMENT:
Adjourn the Board meeting until the Regular Board of Directors Meeting on
January 27, 2016, at 6:00 p.m.
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Accommodations for the Disabled: Meeting Rooms are 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)593-7433 at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Requests must specify
the nature of the disability and the type of accommodation requested.
Agenda Posting: In accordance with the requirements of California Government Code Section 54954.2,
this agenda has been posted outside the main gate of the Sanitation District's Administration Building
located at 10844 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, California, and on the Sanitation District's website
at www.ocsd.com, not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting date and time above. All public records
relating to each agenda item, including any public records distributed less than 72 hours prior to the
meeting to all, or a majority of the Board of Directors, are available for public inspection in the office of
the Clerk of the Board.
Agenda Description: The agenda provides a brief general description of each item of business to be
considered or discussed. The recommended action does not indicate what action will be taken. The
Board of Directors may take any action which is deemed appropriate.
NOTICE TO DIRECTORS: To place items on the agenda for a Committee or Board Meeting, items must
be submitted to the Clerk of the Board 14 days before the meeting.
Kelly A. Lore
Clerk of the Board
(714)593-7433
klore(a).ocsd.cem
For any questions on the agenda, Committee members may contact staff at:
General Manager Jim Herberg (714)593-7300 iherbera(cDocsd.com
Assistant General Manager Bob Ghirelli (714)593-7400 rahirelliaocsd.com
Director of Engineering Rob Thompson (714)593-7310 rthomoson(&ocsd.com
Director of Facilities Support Services Nick Amontes (714)593-7210 namontes(oiocsd.com
Director of Finance and Lorenzo Tyner (714)593-7550 INneraocsd.com
Administrative Services
Director of Human Resources Celia Chandler (714)593-7202 cchandler(cbocsd.com
Director ofOperators 8 Maintenance Ed Torres 714 593-7080 storres ocsd.com
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ITEM NO. 2
Orange County Sanitation District
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BOARD MEETING
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ROLL CALL
A regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District was
held on November 18, 2015, at 6:03 p.m., in the Administration Building. Director Murphy
delivered the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Clerk of the Board declared a quorum present as follows:
ACTIVE DIRECTORS ALTERNATE DIRECTORS
X John Nielsen, Chair Allan Bernstein
X Gregory Sebourn Doug Chaffee
X Lisa Bartlett Michelle Steel
X Tom Beamish Rose Espinoza
X Steven Choi Lynn Schott
X Keith Curry Scott Peotter
X Ellery Deaton Sandra Massa-Lavitt
X Tyler Diep X Joy Neugebauer
X James M. Ferryman Bob Ooten
Steven Jones X Kris Beard
X Jim Katapodis Erik Peterson
X Robert Kiley Michael Beverage
X Peter Kim Michele Steggell
X Lucille Kring Jordan Brandman
X Greg Mills Robert Collaoott
X Richard Murphy Shelley Hasselbrink
X Steve Nagel MichaelVo
X Glenn Parker Cecilia Hupp
X David Shawver Carol Warren
A Fred Smith Steve Berry
X Teresa Smith Mark Murphy
A Sal Tinajero David Benavides
X Chad Wanke Constance Underhill
X John Withers Douglas Reinhart
X Mariellen Yarc Stacy Berry
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Jim Herberg, General Manager; Bob Ghirelli, Assistant
General Manager; Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance & Administrative Services;
Rob Thompson, Director of Engineering; Celia Chandler, Director of Human Resources;
Nick Arhontes, Director of Facility Support Services; Ed Torres, Director of Operations &
Maintenance; Kelly Lore, Clerk of the Board; Jennifer Cabral; Anne Marie Feery; Norbert
Gaia; Al Garcia; Jeff Mohr; Cori Voss; and Paula Zeller.
OTHERS PRESENT: Kendra Carney (Associate General Counsel); Alan Bernstein
(Alternate Director Tustin) and Michael Beverage (Alternate Director YLWD);
Bill Vanderwerff, EOCWD; Doug Davert, EOCWD; Lisa Ohlund, EOCWD; Brian Lochrie,
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EOCWD; Paul Cook, IRWD; Carolyn Emery, OC LAFCO; Donna Sutton, FCA; Barbara
Sabatino; Debbie Knox, North Tustin resident; and Donald Bauer, North Tustin resident.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Chair Nielsen asked that public comments related to Item 19 be deferred to that time.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
Richard Spencer, Human Resources and Risk Management Manager announced the
Safety Contest Winners and presented certificates to the following: Eliza Lambertz —
Category 1 Grand Prize Winner; Meghan Paik— Category 2 Grand Prize Winner; Jocelyn
Dorman — Category 3 Grand Prize Winner; Samantha Ariston — Category 4 Grand Prize
Winner; and Runner Up Winners: Madelynn Terry, Kyle Dorman, Brynn Gonzalez, Adelle
Holleman, and Rosalie Mirolla. (Not Present: Amanda Collins, Kyle Ritscher and
Shannon Shay.)
REPORTS:
Chair Nielsen provided an update from the Legislative and Public Affairs (LAPA)
Committee including: educational outreach, tours and events. He also stated that Adam
Link, Director of Government Affairs with CASA had presented the 2016 Legislative
Platform of that agency to the Committee.
General Manager Jim Herberg informed the Committee of the planned reorganization of
the District, including the departure of Director of Facilities Support Services, Nick
Arhontes in March, and acknowledged his 27 years with the District.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Clerk of the Board)
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve the minutes of the Special Board of Directors Meeting held on
October 21, 2015; and
B. Approve the minutes of the Regular Board of Directors Meeting held on
October 28, 2015.
AYES: Bartlett; Beamish; Beard (Alternate); Choi; Deaton; Ferryman;
Katapodis; Kiley; Kring; Mills; R. Murphy; Nagel; Neugebauer
(Alternate); Nielsen; Parker; Sebourn; Shawver; Wanke;
Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: Curry (1 A) and Kim (1A)
ABSENT: F. Smith; T. Smith; and Tinajero
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OPERATIONS COMMITTEE:
2. PROPOSED BOARD OF DIRECTORS & COMMITTEE MEETING DATES FOR
YEAR 2016. (Bob Ghirelli)
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve the calendar of
meeting dates for the 2016 calendar year for meetings of the Board of Directors
and the following Committees: Administration, Legislative and Public Affairs,
Operations, and Steering.
AYES: Bartlett; Beamish; Beard (Alternate); Choi; Curry; Deaton;
Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Mills; R. Murphy;
Nagel; Neugebauer (Alternate); Nielsen; Parker; Seboum;
Shawver, Wanks; Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: F. Smith; T. Smith; and Tinajero
3. EXTENSION OF LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR OPERATION OF HYDROGEN
DISPENSING STATION (Nick Arhontes)
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Authorize the General
Manager to execute First Amendment to the license agreement with Air Products
and Chemicals, Inc. for the operation of a Hydrogen Dispensing Station at Plant 1,
for the period ending October 31, 2016, at a cost not to exceed $18,407 monthly,
in a form approved by General Counsel.
AYES: Bartlett; Beamish; Beard (Alternate); Choi; Curry; Deaton;
Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Mills; R. Murphy;
Nagel; Neugebauer (Alternate); Nielsen; Parker; Seboum;
Shawver; Wanke; Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: F. Smith; T. Smith; and Tinajero
4. 2015-2016 WET WEATHER FLOW MONITORING SERVICES
(Rob Thompson)
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Authorize a Purchase Order
Contract for flow monitoring and rain gauge services using the City of San Jose
California Master Consultant Agreement (CPMS 7183), with ADS Environmental
Services Commencing November 23, 2015 through June 30, 2016, for a total
amount not to exceed $330,000, in accordance with Ordinance OCSD-47, Section
2.03(B) Cooperative Purchases.
AYES: Bartlett; Beamish; Beard (Alternate); Choi; Curry; Deaton;
Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Mills; R. Murphy;
Nagel; Neugebauer (Alternate); Nielsen; Parker; Seboum;
Shawver; Wanke; Withers and Yarc
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NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: F. Smith; T. Smith; and Tinajero
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE:
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Clerk of the Board)
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve Minutes of the
November 4, 2015, Operations Committee Meeting.
AYES: Bartlett; Beamish; Beard (Alternate); Choi; Curry; Deaton;
Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Mills; R. Murphy;
Nagel; Neugebauer (Alternate); Nielsen; Parker; Seboum;
Shawver; Wanke; Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: F. Smith; T. Smith; and Tinajero
6. MATERIALS TESTING, INSPECTION, AND OTHER GEOTECHNICAL
TESTING SERVICES (Rob Thompson)
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve Amendment No. 1 to
the Professional Services Agreement, PSA2013-001, with Sequoia Consultants,
Inc., to provide on-call Materials Testing, Inspection, and other Geotechnical
Testing Services for Collection System and Treatment Plant projects, for an
amount not to exceed $100,000, increasing the total contract amount not to exceed
$300,000.
AYES: Bartlett; Beamish; Beard (Alternate); Choi; Curry; Deaton;
Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Mills; R. Murphy;
Nagel; Neugebauer (Alternate); Nielsen; Parker; Seboum;
Shawver; Wanke; Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: F. Smith; T. Smith; and Tinajero
7. ADDITIONAL SERVICES AND INCREASE TO AGREEMENT J-79-1A FOR
CENTRAL GENERATION AUTOMATION/CONTINUOUS EMISSIONS
MONITORING SYSTEMS (CEMS) (Ed Torres)
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve additional
maintenance services to a Sole Source Purchase Order Service Agreement, J-79-
1A with CEMTEK Environmental for maintenance of the Central Generation
Engines continuous emissions monitoring systems, for an additional amount of
$104,068, for a new total amount not to exceed $361,568, for the contract period
ending November 22, 2017.
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AYES: Bartlett; Beamish; Beard (Alternate); Choi; Curry; Deaton;
Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Mills; R. Murphy;
Nagel; Neugebauer (Alternate); Nielsen; Parker; Seboum;
Shawver; Wanks; Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: F. Smith; T. Smith; and Tinajero
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
8. VAX EMULATOR FOR PROCESS CONTROL SYSTEM, MODERNIZATION &
SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (Lorenzo Tyner)
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Authorize a Purchase Order Contract with Quayle Consulting, Inc. for the
procurement of Charon-VAX permanent licenses and maintenance in the
amount of$338,401; and
B. Approve a contingency of 10% ($33,840).
AYES: Bartlett; Beamish; Beard (Alternate); Choi; Curry; Deaton;
Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Mills; R. Murphy;
Nagel; Neugebauer (Alternate); Nielsen; Parker; Seboum;
Shawver; Wanks; Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: F. Smith; T. Smith; and Tinajero
9. MICROSOFT ENTERPRISE LICENSE AGREEMENT (ELA) FOR MICROSOFT
ENTERPRISE SOFTWARE LICENSES (Lorenzo Tyner)
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Authorize a Purchase Order with a three-year contract to purchase
Microsoft Enterprise licenses under the Microsoft ELA in accordance with
Microsoft Volume Enterprise Enrollment — for State and local government,
Riverside County Master Licensing Agreement 01E73134, payable
annually and with contract expiration date of December 31, 2018 for a total
amount not to exceed $874,556.22; and
B. Approve a contingency of 15% ($131,183.43).
AYES: Bartlett; Beamish; Beard (Alternate); Choi; Curry; Deaton;
Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Mills; R. Murphy;
Nagel; Neugebauer (Alternate); Nielsen; Parker; Seboum;
Shawver, Wanke; Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: F. Smith; T. Smith; and Tinajero
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10. ENTERPRISE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (EIM) STAFFING SUPPORT
(Lorenzo Tyner)
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a Service Contract with Project Partners, Inc. for Enterprise
Information Management On-Call Staffing, Specification No.
S-2015-725BD, for a period of January 1, 2016 through
December 31, 2016, for a total annual amount not to exceed $121,800 with
four one-year renewal options; and
B.
C. Approve a contingency of 20% ($24,360).
AYES: Bartlett; Beamish; Beard (Alternate); Choi; Curry; Deaton;
Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Mills; R. Murphy;
Nagel; Neugebauer (Alternate); Nielsen; Parker; Seboum;
Shawver; Wanke; Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: F. Smith; T. Smith; and Tinajero
11. REPROGRAPHICS AND RELATED SERVICES (Lorenzo Tyner)
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Authorize a Purchase Order Contract with ARC Document Solutions, LLC
for reprographics services per County of Orange Master Contract #RCA
MA-017-16010366, for one 3-year period (11/04/15 — 11/03/18) for an
aggregate amount not to exceed $200,000 per year; and
B. Approve the option of two additional one-year renewals for an amount not
to exceed $200,000 per year.
AYES: Bartlett; Beamish; Beard (Alternate); Choi; Curry; Deaton;
Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Mills; R. Murphy;
Nagel; Neugebauer (Alternate); Nielsen; Parker; Seboum;
Shawver; Wanke; Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: F. Smith; T. Smith; and Tinajero
12. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FIRST QUARTER ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 (Lorenzo Tyner)
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Receive and file Orange
County Sanitation District First Quarter Financial Report for the period ended
September 30, 2015.
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AYES: Bartlett; Beamish; Beard (Alternate); Choi; Curry; Deaton;
Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Mills; R. Murphy;
Nagel; Neugebauer (Alternate); Nielsen; Parker; Seboum;
Shawver; Wanke; Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: F. Smith; T. Smith; and Tinajero
13. ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL
FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR) FOR THE YEAR END JUNE 30, 2015.
(Lorenzo Tyner)
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Sanitation District's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
for the year ended June 30, 2015, prepared by staff and audited by McGladrey,
Certified Public Accountants, along with the following reports prepared by
McGladrey:
A. Report to the Administration Committee; and
B. Independent Accountants' Report on Agreed-Upon Procedures Applied to
Appropriations Limit Worksheets.
AYES: Bartlett; Beamish; Beard (Alternate); Choi; Curry; Deaton;
Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Mills; R. Murphy;
Nagel; Neugebauer (Alternate); Nielsen; Parker; Seboum;
Shawver; Wanks; Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: F. Smith; T. Smith; and Tinajero
14. OWNER CONTROLLED INSURANCE PROGRAM EXTENSION
(Celia Chandler)
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve the purchase of a
multi-year extension of the Owner Controlled Insurance Program at a total cost of
$725,612 for five policies covering three layers of liability coverage, workers
compensation coverage, and pollution coverage, through December 31, 2017.
AYES: Bartlett; Beamish; Beard (Alternate); Choi; Curry; Deaton;
Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Mills; R. Murphy;
Nagel; Neugebauer (Alternate); Nielsen; Parker; Seboum;
Shawver; Wanks; Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: F. Smith; T. Smith; and Tinajero
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STEERING COMMITTEE:
15. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Clerk of the Board)
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve minutes of the
October 28, 2015 meeting of the Steering Committee.
AYES: Bartlett; Beamish; Beard (Alternate); Choi; Curry; Deaton;
Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Mills; R. Murphy;
Nagel; Neugebauer (Alternate); Nielsen; Parker; Seboum;
Shawver; Wanke; Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: F. Smith; T. Smith; and Tinajero
16. GENERAL MANAGER COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS (John Nielsen)
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Adopt Resolution No. OCSD
15-24 entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of Directors of Orange County Sanitation
District amending the salary increase, salary range adjustment, and changes to
benefits for the General Manager for Fiscal Year 2015-2016."
AYES: Bartlett; Beamish; Beard (Alternate); Choi; Curry; Deaton;
Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Mills; R. Murphy;
Nagel; Neugebauer (Alternate); Nielsen; Parker; Seboum;
Shawver, Wanks; Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: F. Smith; T. Smith; and Tinajero
LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE:
17. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Clerk of the Board)
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve minutes of the
November 9, 2015 meeting of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee.
AYES: Bartlett; Beamish; Beard (Alternate); Choi; Curry; Deaton;
Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Mills; R. Murphy;
Nagel; Neugebauer (Alternate); Nielsen; Parker; Seboum;
Shawver; Wanke; Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: F. Smith; T. Smith; and Tinajero
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NON-CONSENT CALENDAR:
18. PLANT 2 TRICKLING FILTER ODOR CONTROL SYSTEM UPGRADE,
PROJECT NO. FE13-04 (Rob Thompson)
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Receive and file bid tabulation and recommendation;
B. Award a construction contract to Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. for Plant 2
Trickling Filter Odor Control System Upgrade, Project No. FE13-04, for a
total amount not to exceed $2,514,000; and
C. Approve a contingency of$251,400 (10%).
AYES: Bartlett; Beamish; Beard (Alternate); Choi; Curry; Deaton;
Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Mills; R. Murphy;
Nagel; Neugebauer (Alternate); Nielsen; Parker; Seboum;
Shawver; Wanke; Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: F. Smith; T. Smith; and Tinajero
19. EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT WITH EAST ORANGE COUNTY WATER
DISTRICT (Jim Herberg)
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County Water District regard ng the transfer of local seivers an Sepidce Area 7.
Director T. Smith arrived at the meeting at 6:24 p.m.
Chair Nielsen called the following speakers in no particular order:
Paul Cook, General Manager, Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD); Don Bauer,
North Tustin resident; and Donna Sutton in support of IRWD.
Lisa Ohlund, General Manager East Orange County Water District (EOCWD), in
support of her agency.
Concerns were raised by Director Mills regarding a possible conflict of interest of
OCSD Directors who sit on the Boards of the agencies involved.
Chair Nielsen introduced the item, providing a historical overview of the process
that led to the current agreement and amendment with East Orange County Water
District (EOCWD)and explained that due to inevitable delays, EOCWD has asked
that the agreement by extended. Chair Nielsen went on to explain that there are
now two agencies who have applied and are being evaluated by the Orange
County Local Agency Formation Committee (LAFCO)for this transfer.
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Mr. Herberg provided a timeline of the agreement process and information
regarding the request for extension from East Orange County Water District
(EOCWD). He read the substitute motion that was recommended by the Steering
Committee.
Discussion ensued regarding: continued Flow from Area 7 to OCSD; local control;
EOCWD agreement processes and cost issues; reorganization requirements for
transfers with boundary changes or activation of latent powers; and commitment
of EOCWD to building reserves.
Mr. Herberg again clarified the substitute motion. Director Bartlett stated that the
Board of Supervisors recently approved the administrative property tax transfer
agreement to EOCWD.
Discussion and concerns were raised regarding agreement non-exclusivity;
agency trust and integrity, possible board representation on IRWD; contractual
time limits and extensions; LAFCO's jurisdiction and responsibility; conflict of
interest; OCSD Board member responsibilities; and application issues.
The Clerk of the Board read motion into the record.
The Board of Directors continued with lengthy discussion.
Vice-Chair Seboum called for the question.
MOVED. SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Authorize the General
Manager to negotiate with East Orange County Water District(EOCWD) regarding
an extension to the existing agreement, to obtain terms to allow Orange County
Sanitation District to negotiate with Irvine Ranch Water District(IRWD)or any other
applicant regarding the Local sewer facilities transfer agreement, and any other
issues pertinent to the agreement, and return to the next Steering Committee
meeting with the proposed terms.
AYES: Bartlett; Beamish; Beard (Alternate); Choi; Curry; Deaton;
Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Mills; Nagel;
Neugebauer (Alternate); Nielsen; Parker; Sebourn; Shawver;
T. Smith; Wanks; Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: R. Murphy
ABSENT: F. Smith; and Tinajero
Director Choi departed the meeting at 7:43 p.m.
AB 1234 REPORTS:
Director Ferryman provided a report on the following meetings he attended:
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OCCOG: where Mamie O'Brien Primmer has been appointed Interim Executive Director
while the agency is holding a recruitment. The next meeting will be held on January 28,
2016.
Borders Committee: Next meeting will be held tomorrow and will be reported on next
month.
INFORMATION ITEMS:
None.
CLOSED SESSION:
None.
OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS,
IF ANY:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 7:49 p.m. Chair Nielsen adjourned the meeting until the Regular Board Meeting on
December 16, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.
Kelly A. Lore
Clerk of the Board
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Neetlng Date I TO it/.r.
— 12/16/16
AGENDA REPORT em Number Item Number
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Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Rob Thompson, Director of Engineering
SUBJECT: REHABILITATION OF DIGESTER MIXING PUMPS AT P2 DIGESTERS
E, H, R, S, and T, PROJECT NO. FE14-03
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
A. Receive and file bid tabulation and recommendation;
B. Award a construction contract to Tharsos, Inc. for Rehabilitation of Digester
Mixing Pumps at P2 Digesters E, H, R, S, and T, Project No. FE14-03, for a total
amount not to exceed $594,000; and
C. Approve a contingency of$118,800 (20%).
SUMMARY
This project will replace existing mixing pumps and motors on Plant 2 Digesters E, H, R,
S, and T, including new concrete pump pads and ductile iron pipe and fittings, rerunning
wire and conduit, modification to drain lines, abandonment of existing seal water lines,
and modifications and/or additions to existing pipe supports and braces. The project is
essential to maintain reliable operations of the digesters.
Staff recommends a 20% construction contingency based on experience with the
rehabilitation work on other digesters. The project takes place in multiple digester pump
stations, and requires complex connections to existing piping and electrical equipment.
The Orange County Sanitation District (Sanitation District) advertised for bids on
September 8, 2015. Eight sealed bids were received on October 20, 2015. The bids
were evaluated in accordance with the Sanitation District's policies and procedures.
Staff recommends awarding a construction contract to the lowest responsive bidder,
Tharsos Inc., for Rehabilitation of Digester Mixing Pumps at P2 Digesters E, H, R, S,
and T, Project No. FE14-03.
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Summary information on the bid opening for Rehabilitation of Digester Mixing Pumps at
P2 Digesters E, H, R, S, and T, Project No. FE14-03, is as follows:
Project Budget $1,170,542
Construction Contract Budget $ 600,000
Engineer's Estimate $ 577,500
Bidder Amount of Bid
Tharsos, Inc. $594,000
ODC Engineering &Technology $649,000
Irwin Industries $653,000
J.R. Filanc Construction $661,432
United Engineering & Construction, Inc. $672,000
Minako America Corp. (dba Minco Construction) $707,700
Cora Constructors, Inc. $749,300
USS Cal Builders, Inc. $770,498
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
N/A
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
CEQA
A Notice of Exemption was filed and recorded with the County of Orange on
June 3, 2015.
BUDGET/PURCHASING ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE
This request complies with authority levels of the Sanitation District's Purchasing
Ordinance. This item has been budgeted (Line item: Budget Update FY2015-16
Section A-11). Project contingency funds will not be used for this construction contract.
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s) maybe viewed on-line at the OCSD webske (www.ocsd.corn with the
complete agenda package:
• Construction Contract
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PART A
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
SECTION - 1 GENERAL CONDITIONS..................................................................1
SECTION -2 MATERIALS AND LABOR.................................................................4
SECTION -3 PROJECT..........................................................................................4
SECTION -4 PLANS AND SPECIFICATONS ........................................................5
SECTION -5 TIME OF COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION ..........................5
SECTION -6 TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE .............................................................5
SECTION -7 EXCUSABLE DELAYS......................................................................6
SECTION -8 EXTRA WORK...................................................................................6
SECTION -9 CHANGES IN PROJECT...................................................................7
SECTION - 10 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR DELAY.............................................7
SECTION - 11 CONTRACT PRICE AND METHOD OF PAYMENT.........................7
SECTION - 12 SUBSTITUTION OF SECURITIES IN LIEU OF RETENTION OF
FUNDS ..............................................................................................9
SECTION - 13 COMPLETION.................................................................................10
SECTION - 14 CONTRACTOR'S EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION.......................10
SECTION - 15 SURETY BONDS ............................................................................12
SECTION - 16 INSURANCE....................................................................................13
SECTION - 17 RISK AND INDEMNIFICATION.......................................................21
SECTION - 18 TERMINATION................................................................................21
SECTION - 19 WARRANTY....................................................................................22
SECTION -20 ASSIGNMENT.................................................................................23
SECTION -21 RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES ........................................................23
SECTION -22 SAFETY& HEALTH........................................................................23
SECTION -23 NOTICES.........................................................................................23
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CONTRACT AGREEMENT
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
PROJECT NO. FE14-03
REHABILITATION OF DIGESTER MIXING PUMPS AT P2 DIGESTERS E, H, R, S AND T
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into, to be effective, this December 16, 2015, by and
between Tharsos Inc., hereinafter referred to as"CONTRACTOR" and the Orange County
Sanitation District, hereinafter referred to as "OCSD".
WITNESSETH
That for and in consideration of the promises and agreements hereinafter made and exchanged,
OCSD and CONTRACTOR agree as follows:
SECTION— 1 GENERAL CONDITIONS
CONTRACTOR certifies and agrees that all the terms, conditions and obligations of the
Contract Documents as hereinafter defined, the location of the job site, and the conditions under
which the Work is to be performed have been thoroughly reviewed, and enters into this Contract
based upon CONTRACTOR's investigation of all such matters and is in no way relying upon
any opinions or representations of OCSD. It is agreed that this Contract represents the entire
agreement. It is further agreed that the Contract Documents are each incorporated into this
Contract by reference, with the same force and effect as if the same were set forth at length
herein, and that CONTRACTOR and its Subcontractors, if any, will be and are bound by any
and all of said Contract Documents insofar as they relate in any part or in any way, directly or
indirectly, to the Work covered by this Contract.
A. Contract Documents Order of Precedence
"Contract Documents" refers to those documents identified in the definition of"Contract
Documents" in the General Conditions—Definitions.
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1. In the event of a conflict between one Contract Document and any of the other
Contract Documents, the provisions in the document highest in precedence shall be
controlling. The order of precedence of the Contract Documents is as follows:
a. Supplemental Agreements—the last in time being the first in precedence
b. Addenda issued prior to opening of Bids—the last in time being the first in
precedence
c. Contract Agreement
d. Permits and other regulatory requirements
e. Special Provisions
f. General Conditions (GC)
g. Notice Inviting Bids and Instruction to Bidders
h. Geotechnical Baseline Report(GBR), if attached as a Contract Document
I. Plans and Specifications—in these documents the order of precedence shall be:
i. Specifications (Divisions 01-17)
ii. Plans
H. General Requirements (GR)
iv. Standard Drawings and Typical Details
j. CONTRACTOR'S Bid
2. In the event of a conflict between terms within an individual Contract Document, the
conflict shall be resolved by applying the following principles as appears applicable:
a. Figured dimensions on the Contract Documents shall govern. Dimensions not
specified shall be as directed by the ENGINEER. Details not shown or
specified shall be the same as similar parts that are shown or specified, or as
directed. Full-size details shall take precedence over scale Drawings as to
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shape and details of construction. Specifications shall govern as to material
and workmanship.
b. The Contract Documents calling for the higher quality material or workmanship
shall prevail. Materials or Work described in words, which so applied, have a
well-known technical or trade meaning shall be deemed to refer to such
recognized standards. In the event of any discrepancy between any Drawings
and the figures thereon, the figures shall be taken as correct.
C. Scale Drawings, full-size details, and Specifications are intended to be fully
complementary and to agree. Should any discrepancy between Contract
Documents come to the CONTRACTOR's attention, or should an error occur in
the efforts of others, which affect the Work, the CONTRACTOR shall notify the
ENGINEER, in writing, at once. In the event any doubts or questions arise with
respect to the true meaning of the Contract Documents, reference shall be
made to the ENGINEER whose written decision shall be final. If the
CONTRACTOR proceeds with the Work affected without written instructions
from the ENGINEER, the CONTRACTOR shall be fully responsible for any
resultant damage or defect.
d. Anything mentioned in the Specifications and not indicated in the Plans, or
indicated in the Plans and not mentioned in the Specifications, shall be of like
effect as if indicated and mentioned in both. In case of discrepancy in the
Plans or Specifications, the matter shall be immediately submitted to OCSD's
ENGINEER, without whose decision CONTRACTOR shall not adjust said
discrepancy save only at CONTRACTOR's own risk and expense. The
decision of the ENGINEER shall be final.
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In all matters relating to the acceptability of material, machinery or plant equipment;
classifications of material or Work; the proper execution, progress or sequence of the
Work; and quantities interpretation of the Contract Documents, the decision of the
ENGINEER shall be final and binding, and shall be a condition precedent to any payment
under the Contract, unless otherwise ordered by the Board of Directors.
B. Definitions
Capitalized terms used in this Contract are defined in the General Conditions, Definitions.
Additional terms may be defined in the Special Provisions.
SECTION—2 MATERIALS AND LABOR
CONTRACTOR shall furnish, under the conditions expressed in the Plans and Specifications, at
CONTRACTOR'S own expense, all labor and materials necessary, except such as are
mentioned in the Specifications to be furnished by OCSD, to construct and complete the
Project, in good workmanlike and substantial order. If CONTRACTOR fails to pay for labor or
materials when due, OCSD may settle such claims by making demand upon the Surety to this
Contract. In the event of the failure or refusal of the Surety to satisfy said claims, OCSD may
settle them directly and deduct the amount of payments from the Contract Price and any
amounts due to CONTRACTOR. In the event OCSD receives a stop payment notice from any
laborer or material supplier alleging non-payment by CONTRACTOR, OCSD shall be entitled to
deduct all of its costs and expenses incurred relating thereto, including but not limited to
administrative and legal fees.
SECTION-3 PROJECT
The Project is described as:
PROJECT NO. FE14-03
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SECTION -4 PLANS AND SPECIFICATONS
The Work to be done is shown in a set of Plans and Specifications entitled:
PROJECT NO. FE14-03
REHABILITATION OF DIGESTER MIXING PUMPS AT P2 DIGESTERS E, H, R, S AND T
Said Plans and Specifications and any revision, amendments and addenda thereto are attached
hereto and incorporated herein as part of this Contract and referred to by reference.
SECTION — 5 TIME OF COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION
CONTRACTOR agrees to commence the Project within 15 calendar days from the date set forth
in the "Notice to Proceed"sent by OCSD, unless otherwise specified therein and shall diligently
prosecute the Work to completion within 533 calendar days from the date of the "Notice to
Proceed" issued by OCSD, excluding delays caused or authorized by OCSD as set forth in
Sections 7, 8, and 9 hereof, and applicable provisions in the General Conditions. The time for
completion includes 5 calendar days determined by OCSD likely to be inclement weather when
CONTRACTOR will be unable to work.
SECTION—6 TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE
Time is of the essence of this Contract. As required by the Contract Documents,
CONTRACTOR shall prepare and obtain approval of all shop drawings, details and samples,
and do all other things necessary and incidental to the prosecution of CONTRACTOR's Work in
conformance with an approved construction progress schedule. CONTRACTOR shall
coordinate the Work covered by this Contract with that of all other contractors, subcontractors
and of OCSD, in a manner that will facilitate the efficient completion of the entire Work and
accomplish the required milestone(s), if any, by the applicable deadline(s) in accordance with
Section 5 herein. OCSD shall have the right to assert complete control of the premises on
which the Work is to be performed and shall have the right to decide the time or order in which
the various portions of the Work shall be installed or the priority of the work of subcontractors,
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and, in general, all matters representing the timely and orderly conduct of the Work of
CONTRACTOR on the premises.
SECTION—7 EXCUSABLE DELAYS
CONTRACTOR shall only be excused for any delay in the prosecution or completion of the
Project as specifically provided in General Conditions, "Extensions for Delay", and the General
Requirements, "By CONTRACTOR or Others— Unknown Utilities during Contract Work".
Extensions of time and extra compensation arising from such excusable delays will be
determined in accordance with the General Conditions, "Extension of Time for Delay"and
"Contract Price Adjustments and Payments", and extensions of time and extra compensation as
a result of incurring undisclosed utilities will be determined in accordance with General
Requirements, "By CONTRACTOR or Others— Unknown Utilities during Contract Work".
OCSD's decision will be conclusive on all parties to this Contract.
SECTION—S EXTRA WORK
The Contract Price as set forth in Section 11, includes compensation for all Work performed by
CONTRACTOR, unless CONTRACTOR obtains a Change Order signed by a designated
representative of OCSD specifying the exact nature of the Extra Work and the amount of extra
compensation to be paid all as more particularly set forth in Section 9 hereof and the General
Conditions, "Request for Change (Changes at CONTRACTOR's Request)", "OWNER Initiated
Changes", and "Contract Price Adjustments and Payments".
In the event a Change Order is issued by OCSD pursuant to the Contract Documents, OCSD
shall extend the time fixed in Section 5 for completion of the Project by the number of days, if
any, reasonably required for CONTRACTOR to perform the Extra Work, as determined by
OCSD's ENGINEER. The decision of the ENGINEER shall be final.
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SECTION — 9 CHANGES IN PROJECT
OCSD may at any time, without notice to any Surety, by Change Order, make any changes in
the Work within the general scope of the Contract Document, including but not limited to
changes:
1. In the Specifications (including Drawings and designs);
2. In the time, method or manner of performance of the Work;
3. In OCSD-furnished facilities, equipment, materials, services or site; or
4. Directing acceleration in the performance of the Work.
No change of period of performance or Contract Price, or any other change in the Contract
Documents, shall be binding until the Contract is modified by a fully executed Change Order.
All Change Orders shall be issued in accordance with the requirements set forth in the General
Conditions, "Request for Change (Changes at CONTRACTOR's Request)" and "OWNER
Initiated Changes".
SECTION-10 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR DELAY
Liquidated Damages shall be payable in the amounts and upon the occurrence of such events
or failure to meet such requirements or deadlines as provided in the Special Provisions,
"Liquidated Damages and Incentives."
SECTION—11 CONTRACT PRICE AND METHOD OF PAYMENT
A. OCSD agrees to pay and the CONTRACTOR agrees to accept as full consideration for the
faithful performance of this Contract, subject to any additions or deductions as provided in
approved Change Orders, the sum of Five Hundred Ninety-Four Thousand Dollars
($594,000) as itemized on the Attached Exhibit"A".
Upon satisfaction of the conditions precedent to payment set forth in the General
Requirements, Additional General Requirements and General Conditions (including but
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not limited to Sections entitled "Mobilization Payment Requirements" and "Payment
Itemized Breakdown of Contract Lump Sum Prices'), there shall be paid to the
CONTRACTOR an initial Net Progress Payment for mobilization. OCSD shall issue at the
commencement of the job a schedule which shows:
1. A minimum of one payment to be made to the CONTRACTOR for each successive
four(4)week period as the Work progresses, and
2. The due dates for the CONTRACTOR to submit requests for payment to meet the
payment schedule.
After the initial Net Progress Payment, and provided the CONTRACTOR submits the
request for payment prior to the end of the day required to meet the payment schedule,
the CONTRACTOR shall be paid a Net Progress Payment on the corresponding monthly
payment date set forth in the schedule.
Payments shall be made on demands drawn in the manner required by law, accompanied
by a certificate signed by the ENGINEER, stating that the Work for which payment is
demanded has been performed in accordance with the terms of the Contract Documents,
and that the amount stated in the certificate is due under the terms of the Contract.
Payment applications shall also be accompanied with all documentation, records, and
releases as required by the Contract, Exhibit A, Schedule of Prices, and General
Conditions, "Payment for Work—General". The Total amount of Progress Payments shall
not exceed the actual value of the Work completed as certified by OCSD's ENGINEER.
The processing of payments shall not be considered as an acceptance of any part of the
Work.
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B. As used in this Section, the following defined terms shall have the following meanings:
1. "Net Progress Payment" means a sum equal to the Progress Payment less the
Retention Amount and other qualified deductions (Liquidated Damages, stop
payment notices, etc.).
2. "Progress Payment" means a sum equal to:
a. the value of the actual Work completed since the commencement of the Work
as determined by OCSD;
b. plus the value of material suitably stored at the worksite, treatment plant or
approved storage yards subject to or under the control of OCSD since the
commencement of the Work as determined by OCSD;
C. less all previous Net Progress Payments;
d. less all amounts of previously qualified deductions;
e. less all amounts previously retained as Retention Amounts.
3. "Retention Amount"for each Progress Payment means the percentage of each
Progress Payment to be retained by OCSD to assure satisfactory completion of the
Contract. The amount to be retained from each Progress Payment shall be
determined as provided in the General Conditions—"Retained Funds; Substitution of
Securities."
SECTION-12 SUBSTITUTION OF SECURITIES IN LIEU OF RETENTION OF FUNDS
Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22300 at seq., the CONTRACTOR may, at its sole
expense, substitute securities as provided in General Conditions—"Retained Funds;
Substitution of Securities."
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SECTION - 13 COMPLETION
Final Completion and Final Acceptance shall occur at the time and in the manner specified in the
General Conditions, "Final Acceptance and Final Completion", "Final Payment" and Exhibit A-
Schedule of Prices.
Upon receipt of all documentation, records, and releases as required by the Contract from the
CONTRACTOR, OCSD shall proceed with the Final Acceptance as specified in General
Conditions.
SECTION-14 CONTRACTOR'S EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION
A. Davis-Bacon Act:
CONTRACTOR will pay and will require all Subcontractors to pay all employees on said
Project a salary or wage at least equal to the prevailing rate of per diem wages as
determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act for each
craft or type of worker needed to perform the Contract. The provisions of the Davis-Bacon
Act shall apply only if the Contract is in excess of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00)and
when twenty-five percent (25%) or more of the Contract is funded by federal assistance. If
the aforesaid conditions are met, a copy of the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act to be
complied with are incorporated herein as a part of this Contract and referred to by
reference.
B. General Prevailing Rate:
OCSD has been advised by the State of California Director of Industrial Relations of its
determination of the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general prevailing
rate for legal holiday and overtime Work in the locality in which the Work is to be
performed for each craft or type of Work needed to execute this Contract, and copies of
the same are on file in the Office of the ENGINEER of OCSD. The CONTRACTOR
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agrees that not less than said prevailing rates shall be paid to workers employed on this
public works Contract as required by Labor Code Section 1774 of the State of California.
Per California Labor Code 1773.2, OCSD will have on file copies of the prevailing rate of
per diem wages at its principal office and at each job site, which shall be made available to
any interested party upon request.
C. Forfeiture for Violation:
CONTRACTOR shall, as a penalty to OCSD, forfeit Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00)for
each calendar day or portion thereof for each worker paid (either by the CONTRACTOR or
any Subcontractor under it) less than the prevailing rate of per diem wages as set by the
Director of Industrial Relations, in accordance with Sections 1770-1780 of the California
Labor Code for the Work provided for in this Contract, all in accordance with Section 1775
of the Labor Code of the State of California.
D. Aoorentices:
Sections 1777.5, 1777.6, 1777.7 of the Labor Code of the State of California, regarding
the employment of apprentices are applicable to this Contract and the CONTRACTOR
shall comply therewith if the prime contract involves Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00)
or more.
E. Workday:
In the performance of this Contract, not more than eight(8) hours shall constitute a day's
work, and the CONTRACTOR shall not require more than eight(8) hours of labor in a day
from any person employed by him hereunder except as provided in paragraph (B)above.
CONTRACTOR shall conform to Article 3, Chapter 1, Part 7 (Section 1810 at sea.)of the
Labor Code of the State of California and shall forfeit to OCSD as a penalty, the sum of
Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00)for each worker employed in the execution of this Contract by
CONTRACTOR or any Subcontractor for each calendar day during which any worker is
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required or permitted to labor more than eight(8) hours in any one calendar day and forty
(40) hours in any one week in violation of said Article. CONTRACTOR shall keep an
accurate record showing the name and actual hours worked each calendar day and each
calendar week by each worker employed by CONTRACTOR in connection with the
Project.
F. Registration: Record of Wages: Inspection:
CONTRACTOR shall comply with the registration requirements of Labor Code Section 1725.5.
Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1771.4, the Work is subject to compliance monitoring by the
California Department of Industrial Relations. CONTRACTOR shall maintain accurate payroll
records and shall submit payroll records to the Labor Commissioner pursuant to Labor Code
Section 1771.4(a)(3). Penalties for non-compliance with the requirements of Section 1776 may
be deducted from progress payments per Section 1776.
CONTRACTOR shall comply with the job site notices posting requirements established by
the Labor Commissioner per Title 8, California Code of Regulations Section 16461(a).
SECTION — 15 SURETY BONDS
CONTRACTOR shall, before entering upon the performance of this Contract, furnish Bonds
approved by OCSD's General Counsel—one in the amount of one hundred percent(100%)of
the Contract amount, to guarantee the faithful performance of the Work, and the other in the
amount of one hundred percent (100%)of the Contract amount to guarantee payment of all
claims for labor and materials furnished. As changes to the Contract occur via approved
Change Orders, the CONTRACTOR shall assure that the amounts of the Bonds are adjusted to
maintain 100% of the Contract Price. This Contract shall not become effective until such Bonds
are supplied to and approved by OCSD. Bonds must be issued by a Surety authorized by the
State Insurance Commissioner to do business in California. The Performance Bond shall
remain in full force and effect through the warranty period, as specified in Section 19 below. All
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Bonds required to be submitted relating to this Contract must comply with California Code of
Civil Procedure Section 995.630. Each Bond shall be executed in the name of the Surety
insurer under penalty of perjury, or the fad of execution of each Bond shall be duly
acknowledged before an officer authorized to take and certify acknowledgments, and either one
of the following conditions shall be satisfied:
A. A copy of the transcript or record of the unrevoked appointment, power of attorney, by-
laws, or other instrument, duly certified by the proper authority and attested by the seal of
the insurer entitling or authorizing the person who executed the Bond to do so for and on
behalf of the insurer, is on file in the Office of the County Clerk of the County of Orange; or
B. A copy of a valid power of attorney is attached to the Bond.
SECTION—16 INSURANCE
CONTRACTOR shall purchase and maintain, for the duration of the Contract, insurance against
claims for injuries to persons, or damages to property which may arise from or in connection
with the performance of the Work hereunder, and the results of that Work by CONTRACTOR,
its agents, representatives, employees, or Subcontractors, in amounts equal to the
requirements set forth below. CONTRACTOR shall not commence Work under this Contract
until all insurance required under this Section is obtained in a form acceptable to OCSD, nor
shall CONTRACTOR allow any Subcontractor to commence Work on a subcontract until all
insurance required of the Subcontractor has been obtained. CONTRACTOR shall maintain all
of the foregoing insurance coverages in force through the point at which the Work under this
Contract is fully completed and accepted by OCSD pursuant to the provisions of the General
Conditions, "Final Acceptance and Final Completion". Furthermore, CONTRACTOR shall
maintain all of the foregoing insurance coverages in full force and effect throughout the warranty
period, commencing on the date of Final Acceptance. The requirement for carrying the
foregoing insurance shall not derogate from the provisions for indemnification of OCSD by
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CONTRACTOR under Section 17 of this Contract. Notwithstanding nor diminishing the
obligations of CONTRACTOR with respect to the foregoing, CONTRACTOR shall subscribe for
and maintain in full force and effect during the life of this Contract, inclusive of all changes to the
Contract Documents made in accordance with the provisions of the General Conditions,
"Request for Change (Changes at CONTRACTOR's Request)" and/or"OWNER Initiated
Changes", the following insurance in amounts not less than the amounts specified. OCSD
reserves the right to amend the required limits of insurance commensurate with the
CONTRACTOR's risk at any time during the course of the Project. No vehicles may enter
OCSD premises/worksite without oossessina the reauired insurance coveraae.
CONTRACTOR's insurance shall also comply with all insurance requirements prescribed by
agencies from whom permits shall be obtained for the Work and any other third parties from
whom third party agreements are necessary to perform the Work (collectively, the "Third
Parties'), The Special Provisions may list such requirements and sample forms and
requirements from such Third Parties may be included in an attachment to the General
Requirements. CONTRACTOR bears the responsibility to discover and comply with all
requirements of Third Parties, including meeting specific insurance requirements, that are
necessary for the complete performance of the Work. To the extent there is a conflict between
the Third Parties' insurance requirements and those set forth by OCSD herein, the
requirement(s) providing the more protective coverage for both OSCD and the Third Parties
shall control and be purchased and maintained by CONTRACTOR.
A. Limits of Insurance
1. General Liability: Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,500,000) per
occurrence and a general aggregate limit of Two Million Five Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($2,500,000)for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage.
Coverage shall include each of the following:
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a. Premises-Operations.
b. Products and Completed Operations, with limits of at least Two Million Five
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,500,000) per occurrence and a general
aggregate limit of Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,500,000)
which shall be in effect at all times during the warranty period set forth in the
Warranty section herein, and as set forth in the General Conditions, "Warranty
(CONTRACTOR's Guarantee)", plus any additional extension or continuation of
time to said warranty period that may be required or authorized by said
provisions.
C. Broad Form Property Damage, expressly including damage arising out of
explosion, collapse, or underground damage.
d. Contractual Liability, expressly including the indemnity provisions assumed
under this Contract.
e. Separation of Insured Clause, providing that coverage applies separately to
each insured, except with respect to the limits of liability.
f. Independent CONTRACTOR's Liability.
To the extent first dollar coverage, including defense of any claim, is not
available to OCSD or any other additional insured because of any SIR,
deductible, or any other form of self insurance, CONTRACTOR is obligated to
assume responsibility of insurer until the deductible, SIR or other condition of
insurer assuming its defense and/or indemnity has been satisfied.
CONTRACTOR shall be responsible to pay any deductible or SIR.
g. If a crane will be used, the General Liability insurance will be endorsed to add
Riggers Liability coverage or its equivalent to cover the usage of the crane and
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exposures with regard to the crane operators, riggers and others involved in
using the crane.
h. If divers will be used, the General Liability insurance will be endorsed to cover
marine liability or its equivalent to cover the usage of divers.
2. Automobile Liability: The CONTRACTOR shall maintain a policy of Automobile
Liability Insurance on a comprehensive form covering all owned, non-owned, and
hired automobiles, trucks, and other vehicles providing the following minimum limits
of liability coverage:
Either(1)a combined single limit of Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars
($2,500,000) and a general aggregate limit of Two Million Five Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($2,500,000)for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage;
Or alternatively, (2) Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,500,000) per
person for bodily injury and One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per accident for
property damage.
3. Umbrella Excess Liability: The minimum limits of general liability and automobile
liability insurance required, as set forth above, shall be provided for either in a single
policy of primary insurance or a combination of policies of primary and umbrella
excess coverage. Excess liability coverage shall be issued with limits of liability
which, when combined with the primary insurance, will equal the minimum limits for
general liability and automobile liability.
4. Worker's Compensation/Employer's Liability: CONTRACTOR shall provide such
Worker's Compensation Insurance as required by the Labor Code of the State of
California, including employer's liability with a minimum limit of One Million Dollars
($1,000,000) per accident for bodily injury or disease. If an exposure to Jones Act
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liability may exist, the insurance required herein shall include coverage with regard to
Jones Act claims.
Where permitted by law, CONTRACTOR hereby waives all rights of recovery by
subrogation because of deductible clauses, inadequacy of limits of any insurance
policy, limitations or exclusions of coverage, or any other reason against OCSD, its
or their officers, agents, or employees, and any other contractor or subcontractor
performing Work or rendering services on behalf of OCSD in connection with the
planning, development and construction of the Project. In all its insurance coverages
related to the Work, CONTRACTOR shall include clauses providing that each insurer
shall waive all of its rights of recovery by subrogation against OCSD, its or their
officers, agents, or employees, or any other contractor or subcontractor performing
Work or rendering services at the Project. Where permitted by law, CONTRACTOR
shall require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its
Subcontractors of every tier. A waiver of subrogation shall be effective as to any
individual or entity, even if such individual or entity (a)would otherwise have a duty
of indemnification, contractual or otherwise, (b)did not pay the insurance premium,
directly or indirectly, and (c)whether or not such individual or entity has an insurable
interest in the property damaged.
5. Limits are Minimums: If CONTRACTOR maintains higher limits than the minimums
shown in this Section, OCSD requires and shall be entitled to coverage for the higher
limits maintained by the CONTRACTOR.
B. Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions
Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by OCSD. At
the option of OCSD, either: the Insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-
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insured retentions as respects OCSD, its Directors, officers, agents, CONSULTANTS, and
employees; or CONTRACTOR shall provide a financial guarantee satisfactory to OCSD
guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration, and
defense expenses.
C. Other Insurance Provisions
1. Each such policy of General Liability Insurance and Automobile Liability Insurance
shall be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
a. OCSD, its Directors, officers, agents, CONSULTANTS, and employees, and all
public agencies from whom permits will be obtained, and their Directors,
officers, agents, and employees are hereby declared to be additional insureds
under the terms of this policy, but only with respect to the operations of
CONTRACTOR at or from any of the sites of OCSD in connection with this
Contract, or acts and omissions of the additional insured in connection with its
general supervision or inspection of said operations related to this Contract.
b. Insurance afforded by the additional insured endorsement shall apply as
primary insurance, and other insurance maintained by OCSD shall be excess
only and not contributing with insurance provided under this policy.
2. Each insurance policy required herein shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall
not be cancelled by either party, except after thirty (30)days prior written notice by
certified mail, return receipt requested, and that coverage shall not be cancelled for
non-payment of premium except after ten (10)days prior written notice by certified
mail, return receipt requested. Should there be changes in coverage or an increase
in deductible or SIR amounts, CONTRACTOR undertakes to procure a manuscript
endorsement from its insurer giving 30 days prior notice of such an event to OCSD,
or to have its insurance broker/agent send to OCSD a certified letter describing the
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changes in coverage and any increase in deductible or SIR amounts. The certified
letter must be sent Attention: Risk Management and shall be received not less than
twenty (20) days prior to the effective date of the change(s). The letter must be
signed by a Director or Officer of the broker/agent and must be on company
letterhead, and may be sent via e-mail in pdf format.
3. Coverage shall not extend to any indemnity coverage for the active negligence of
any additional insured in any case where an agreement to indemnify the additional
insured would be invalid under California Civil Code Section 2782(b).
4. If required by a public agency from whom permit(s)will be obtained, each policy of
General Liability Insurance and Automobile Liability Insurance shall be endorsed to
specify by name the public agency and its legislative members, officers, agents,
CONSULTANTS, and employees, to be additional insureds.
D. Acceptability of Insurers
Insurers must have an "A-", or better, Policyholder's Rating, and a Financial Rating of at
least Class Vill, or better, in accordance with the most current A.M. Best Rating Guide.
OCSD recognizes that State Compensation Insurance Fund has withdrawn from
participation in the A.M. Best Rating Guide process. Nevertheless, OCSD will accept
State Compensation Insurance Fund for the required policy of workers compensation
insurance, subject to OCSD's option, at any time during the term of this Contract, to
require a change in insurer upon twenty (20)days written notice. Further, OCSD will
require CONTRACTOR to substitute any insurer whose rating drops below the levels
herein specified. Said substitution shall occur within twenty (20)days of written notice to
CONTRACTOR by OCSD or its agent.
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E. Verification of Coverage
CONTRACTOR shall furnish OCSD with original certificates and mandatory endorsements
affecting coverage. Said policies and endorsements shall conform to the requirements
herein stated. All certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by
OCSD before Work commences. OCSD reserves the right to require complete, certified
copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements, affecting the coverage
required by these Specifications at any time.
F. Subcontractors
CONTRACTOR shall be responsible to establish insurance requirements for any
Subcontractors hired by CONTRACTOR. The insurance shall be in amounts and types
reasonably sufficient to deal with the risk of loss involving the Subcontractor's operations
and work. OCSD and any public agency issuing permits for the Project must be named as
"Additional Insured"on any General Liability or Automobile Liability policy obtained by a
Subcontractor. The CONTRACTOR must obtain copies and maintain current versions of
all Subcontractors' policies, Certificate of Liability and mandatory endorsements effecting
coverage. Upon request, CONTRACTOR must furnish OCSD with the above referenced
required documents.
G. Required Forms and Endorsements
1. Required ACORD Form
a. Certificate of Liability Form 25
2. Required Insurance Services Office, Inc. Endorsements (when alternative forms are
shown, they are listed in order of preference)
In the event any of the following forms are cancelled by Insurance Services Office,
Inc. (ISO), or are updated, the ISO replacement form or equivalent must be supplied.
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a. Commercial General Liability Form CG-0001 10 01
b. Additional Insured Including Form CG-2010 10 01 and
Products-Completed Operations Form CG-2037 10 01
C. Waiver of Transfer of Rights of Form CG-2404 11 85; or
Recovery Against Others to Us/ Form CG-2404 10 93
Waiver of Subrogation
3. Required State Compensation Insurance Fund Endorsements
a. Waiver of Subrogation Endorsement No. 2570
b. Cancellation Notice Endorsement No. 2065
4. Additional Required Endorsements
a. Notice of Policy Termination Manuscript Endorsement
SECTION-17 RISK AND INDEMNIFICATION
All Work covered by this Contract done at the site of construction or in preparing or delivering
materials to the site shall be at the risk of CONTRACTOR alone. CONTRACTOR shall save,
indemnify, defend, and keep OCSD and others harmless as more specifically set forth in
General Conditions, "General Indemnification".
SECTION-18 TERMINATION
This Contract may be terminated in whole or in part in writing by OCSD in the event of
substantial failure by the CONTRACTOR to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, or it may
be terminated by OCSD for its convenience provided that such termination is effectuated in a
manner and upon such conditions set forth more particularly in General Conditions,
"Termination for Default" and/or"Termination for Convenience", provided that no termination
may be effected unless proper notice is provided to CONTRACTOR at the time and in the
manner provided in said General Conditions. If termination for default or convenience is
effected by OCSD, an equitable adjustment in the price provided for in this Contract shall be
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made at the time and in the manner provided in the General Conditions, "Termination for
Default" and "Termination for Convenience".
SECTION—19 WARRANTY
The CONTRACTOR agrees to perform all Work under this Contract in accordance with the
Contract Documents, including OCSD's designs, Drawings and Specifications.
The CONTRACTOR guarantees for a period of at least one (1) year from the date of Final
Acceptance of the Work, pursuant to the General Conditions, "Final Acceptance and Final
Completion" that the completed Work is free from all defects due to faulty materials, equipment
or workmanship and that it shall promptly make whatever adjustments or corrections which may
be necessary to cure any defects, including repairs of any damage to other parts of the system
resulting from such defects. OCSD shall promptly give notice to the CONTRACTOR of
observed defects. In the event that the CONTRACTOR fails to make adjustments, repairs,
corrections or other work made necessary by such defects, OCSD may do so and charge the
CONTRACTOR the cost incurred. The CONTRACTOR's warranty shall continue as to any
corrected deficiency until the later of(1)the remainder of the original one-year warranty period;
or(2)one year after acceptance by OCSD of the corrected Work. The Performance Bond and
the Payment Bond shall remain in full force and effect through the guarantee period.
The CONTRACTOR's obligations under this clause are in addition to the CONTRACTOR's
other express or implied assurances under this Contract, including but not limited to specific
manufacturer or other extended warranties specified in the Plans and Specifications, or state
law and in no way diminish any other rights that OCSD may have against the CONTRACTOR
for faulty materials, equipment or Work.
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SECTION-20 ASSIGNMENT
No assignment by the CONTRACTOR of this Contract or any part hereof, or of funds to be
received hereunder, will be recognized by OCSD unless such assignment has had prior written
approval and consent of OCSD and the Surety.
SECTION—21 RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES
OCSD and the CONTRACTOR shall comply with the provisions of California Public Contract
Code Section 20104 at. seq., regarding resolution of construction claims for any Claims which
arise between the CONTRACTOR and OCSD, as well as all applicable dispute and Claims
provisions as set forth in the General Conditions and as otherwise required by law.
SECTION—22 SAFETY& HEALTH
CONTRACTOR shall comply with all applicable safety and health requirements mandated by
federal, state, city and/or public agency codes, permits, ordinances, regulations, and laws, as
well as these Contract Documents, including but not limited to the General Requirements,
Section entitled "Safely" and Exhibit B OCSD Safety Standards.
SECTION-23 NOTICES
Any notice required or permitted under this Contract may be given by ordinary mail at the
address set forth below. Any party whose address changes shall notify the other party in
writing.
TO OCSD: Orange County Sanitation District
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, California 92708-7018
Attn: Clerk of the Board
Copy to: Orange County Sanitation District
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, California 92708-7018
Attn: Construction Manager
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Bradley R. Hogin, Esquire
Woodruff, Spradlin & Smart
555 Anton Boulevard
Suite 1200
Costa Mesa, California 92626
TO CONTRACTOR: Tharsos Inc.
7839 University Ave., #210
La Mesa, CA 91942
Copy to: Michael Lopez
President
Tharsos Inc.
7839 University Ave., #210
La Mesa, CA 91942
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Contract Agreement as the
date first hereinabove written.
CONTRACTOR: Tharsos Inc.
7839 University Ave., #210
La Mesa, CA 91942
By
Printed Name
Its
CONTRACTOR's State License No. 980621 (Expiration Date 01/31/2017)
OCSD: Orange County Sanitation District
By
Chair, Board of Directors
By
Kelly A. Lore
Clerk of the Board
By
Marc Dubois
Contracts, Purchasing and Materials
Management Division Manager
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EXHIBIT A
SCHEDULE OF PRICES
C-EXA-080414
TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXHIBIT A
SCHEDULE OF PRICES
EXA-1 BASIS OF COMPENSATION ..............................................................................1
EXA-2 PROGRESS PAYMENTS....................................................................................1
EXA-3 RETENTION AND ESCROW ACCOUNTS .........................................................1
EXA-4 STOP PAYMENT NOTICE ..................................................................................3
EXA-5 PAYMENT TO SUBCONTRACTORS..................................................................3
EXA-6 PAYMENT OF TAXES.........................................................................................3
EXA-7 FINAL PAYMENT ................................................................................................4
EXA-8 DISCOVERY OF DEFICIENCIES BEFORE AND AFTER FINAL PAYMENT.....5
ATTACHMENT 1 CERTIFICATION FOR REQUEST FOR PAYMENT........................7
ATTACHMENT 2 SCHEDULE OF PRICES ...........................................................8
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EXHIBIT A
SCHEDULE OF PRICES
EXA-1 BASIS OF COMPENSATION
CONTRACTOR will be paid the Contract Price according to the Schedule of
Prices, and all other applicable terms and conditions of the Contract
Documents.
EXA-2 PROGRESS PAYMENTS
Progress payments will be made in accordance with all applicable terms and
conditions of the Contract Documents, including, but not limited to:
1. Contract Agreement—Section 11 —"Contract Price and Method of
Payment;"
2. General Conditions—"Payment—General";
3. General Conditions—"Payment—Applications for Payment";
4. General Conditions—"Payment— Mobilization Payment Requirements;'
5. General Conditions—"Payment— Itemized Breakdown of Contract Lump
Sum Prices";
6. General Conditions—"Contract Price Adjustments and Payments";
7. General Conditions—"Suspension of Payments";
8. General Conditions—"OCSD's Right to Withhold Certain Amounts and
Make Application Thereof"; and
9. General Conditions—"Final Payment."
EXA-3 RETENTION AND ESCROW ACCOUNTS
A. Retention:
OCSD shall retain a percentage of each progress payment to assure
satisfactory completion of the Work. The amount to be retained from each
progress payment shall be determined as provided in General Conditions—
"Retained Funds; Substitution of Securities". In all contracts between
CONTRACTOR and its Subcontractors and/or Suppliers, the retention may not
exceed the percentage specified in the Contract Documents.
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B. Substitution of Securities:
CONTRACTOR may, at its sole expense, substitute securities as provided in
General Conditions—"Retained Funds; Substitution of Securities." Payment of
Escrow Agent:
In lieu of substitution of securities as provided above, the CONTRACTOR may
request and OCSD shall make payment of retention earned directly to the
escrow agent at the expense of the CONTRACTOR. At the expense of the
CONTRACTOR, the CONTRACTOR may direct the investment of the
payments into securities consistent with Government Code §16430 and the
CONTRACTOR shall receive the interest earned on the investments upon the
same terms provided for in this article for securities deposited by the
CONTRACTOR. Upon satisfactory completion of the Contract, the
CONTRACTOR shall receive from the escrow agent all securities, interest and
payments received by the escrow agent from OCSD, pursuant to the terms of
this article. The CONTRACTOR shall pay to each Subcontractor, not later than
twenty (20)calendar days after receipt of the payment, the respective amount
of interest earned, net of costs attributed to retention withheld from each
Subcontractor, on the amount of retention withheld to ensure the performance
of the Subcontractor. The escrow agreement used by the escrow agent
pursuant to this article shall be substantially similar to the form set forth in
§22300 of the California Public Contract Code.
C. Release of Retention:
Upon Final Acceptance of the Work, the CONTRACTOR shall submit an
invoice for release of retention in accordance with the terms of the Contract.
D. Additional Deductibles:
In addition to the retentions described above, OCSD may deduct from each
progress payment any or all of the following:
1. Liquidated Damages that have occurred as of the date of the application for
progress payment;
2. Deductions from previous progress payments already paid, due to OCSD's
discovery of deficiencies in the Work or non-compliance with the
Specifications or any other requirement of the Contract;
3. Sums expended by OCSD in performing any of the CONTRACTOR'S
obligations under the Contract that the CONTRACTOR has failed to
perform, and;
4. Other sums that OCSD is entitled to recover from the CONTRACTOR
under the terms of the Contract, including without limitation insurance
deductibles and assessments.
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The failure of OCSD to deduct any of the above-identified sums from a
progress payment shall not constitute a waiver of OCSD's right to such sums or
to deduct them from a later progress payment.
EXA-4 STOP PAYMENT NOTICE
In addition to other amounts properly withheld under this article or under other
provisions of the Contract, OCSD shall retain from progress payments
otherwise due the CONTRACTOR an amount equal to one hundred twenty-five
percent (125%)of the amount claimed under any stop payment notice under
Civil Code§9350 at. seq. or other lien filed against the CONTRACTOR for
labor, materials, supplies, equipment, and any other thing of value claimed to
have been furnished to and/or incorporated into the Work; or for any other
alleged contribution thereto. In addition to the foregoing and in accordance with
Civil Code §9358 OCSD may also satisfy its duty to withhold funds for stop
payment notices by refusing to release funds held in escrow pursuant to public
receipt of a release of stop payment notice executed by a stop payment notice
claimant, a slop payment notice release bond, an order of a court of competent
jurisdiction, or other evidence satisfactory to OCSD that the CONTRACTOR
has resolved such claim by settlement.
EXA-5 PAYMENT TO SUBCONTRACTORS
Requirements
1. The CONTRACTOR shall pay all Subcontractors for and on account of
Work performed by such Subcontractors, not later than seven (7) days after
receipt of each progress payment as required by the California Business
and Professions Code §7108.5. Such payments to Subcontractors shall be
based on the measurements and estimates made pursuant to article
progress payments provided herein.
2. Except as specifically provided by law, the CONTRACTOR shall pay all
Subcontractors any and all retention due and owing for and on account of
Work performed by such Subcontractors not later than seven (7)days after
CONTRACTOR'S receipt of said retention proceeds from OCSD as
required by the California Public Contract Code§7107.
EXA-6 PAYMENT OF TAXES
Unless otherwise specifically provided in this Contract, the Contract Price
includes full compensation to the CONTRACTOR for all taxes. The
CONTRACTOR shall pay all federal, state, and local taxes, and duties
applicable to and assessable against any Work, including but not limited to
retail sales and use, transportation, export, import, business, and special taxes.
The CONTRACTOR shall ascertain and pay the taxes when due. The
CONTRACTOR will maintain auditable records, subject to OCSD reviews,
confirming that tax payments are current at all times.
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EXA-7 FINAL PAYMENT
After Final Acceptance of the Work, as more particularly set forth in the
General Conditions, "Final Acceptance and Final Completion", and after
Resolution of the Board authorizing final payment and satisfaction of the
requirements as more particularly set forth in General Conditions—"Final
Payment", a final payment will be made as follows:
1. Prior to Final Acceptance, the CONTRACTOR shall prepare and submit an
application for Final Payment to OCSD, including:
a. The proposed total amount due the CONTRACTOR, segregated by
items on the payment schedule, amendments, Change Orders, and
other bases for payment;
b. Deductions for prior progress payments;
c. Amounts retained;
d. A conditional waiver and release on final payment for each
Subcontractor(per Civil Code Section 8136);
e. A conditional waiver and release on final payment on behalf of the
CONTRACTOR (per Civil Code Section 8136);
f. List of Claims the CONTRACTOR intends to file at that time or a
statement that no Claims will be filed,
g. List of pending unsettled claims, stating claimed amounts, and copies of
any and all complaints and/or demands for arbitration received by the
CONTRACTOR; and
h. For each and every claim that resulted in litigation or arbitration which
the CONTRACTOR has settled, a conformed copy of the Request for
Dismissal with prejudice or other satisfactory evidence the arbitration is
resolved.
2. The application for Final Payment shall include complete and legally
effective releases or waivers of liens and stop payment notices satisfactory
to OCSD, arising out of or fled in connection with the Work. Prior progress
payments shall be subject to correction in OCSD's review of the application
for Final Payment. Claims filed with the application for Final Payment must
be otherwise timely under the Contract and applicable law.
3. Within a reasonable time, OCSD will review the CONTRACTOR'S
application for Final Payment. Any recommended changes or corrections
will then be forwarded to the CONTRACTOR. Within ten (10) calendar days
after receipt of recommended changes from OCSD, the CONTRACTOR will
make the changes, or list Claims that will be filed as a result of the
changes, and shall submit the revised application for Final Payment. Upon
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acceptance by OCSD, the revised application for Final Payment will
become the approved application for Final Payment.
4. If no Claims have been fled with the initial or any revised application for
Final Payment, and no Claims remain unsettled within thirty-five (35)
calendar days after Final Acceptance of the Work by OCSD, and
agreements are reached on all issues regarding the application for Final
Payment, OCSD, in exchange for an executed release, satisfactory in form
and substance to OCSD, will pay the entire sum found due on the approved
application for Final Payment, including the amount, if any, allowed on
settled Claims.
5. The release from the CONTRACTOR shall be from any and all Claims
arising under the Contract, except for Claims that with the concurrence of
OCSD are specifically reserved, and shall release and waive all unreserved
Claims against OCSD and its officers, directors, employees and authorized
representatives. The release shall be accompanied by a certification by the
CONTRACTOR that:
a. It has resolved all Subcontractors, Suppliers and other Claims that are
related to the settled Claims included in the Final Payment;
b. It has no reason to believe that any party has a valid claim against the
CONTRACTOR or OCSD which has not been communicated in writing
by the CONTRACTOR to OCSD as of the date of the certificate;
c. All warranties are in full force and effect, and;
d. The releases and the warranties shall survive Final Payment.
6. If any claims remain open, OCSD may make Final Payment subject to
resolution of those claims. OCSD may withhold from the Final Payment an
amount not to exceed one hundred fifty percent (150%)of the sum of the
amounts of the open claims, and one hundred twenty-five percent (125%)
of the amounts of open stop payment notices referred to in article entitled
stop payment notices herein.
7. The CONTRACTOR shall provide an unconditional waiver and release on
final payment from each Subcontractor and Supplier providing Work under
the Contract(per Civil Code Section 8138) and an unconditional waiver and
release on final payment on behalf of the CONTRACTOR (per Civil Code
Section 8138)within thirty (30)days of receipt of Final Payment.
EXA-8 DISCOVERY OF DEFICIENCIES BEFORE AND AFTER FINAL PAYMENT
Notwithstanding OCSD's acceptance of the application for Final Payment and
irrespective of whether it is before or after Final Payment has been made,
OCSD shall not be precluded from subsequently showing that:
1. The true and correct amount payable for the Work is different from that
previously accepted;
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2. The previously-accepted Work did not in fact conform to the Contract
requirements, or;
3. A previous payment or portion thereof for Work was improperly made.
OCSD also shall not be stopped from demanding and recovering damages
from the CONTRACTOR, as appropriate, under any of the foregoing
circumstances as permitted under the Contract or applicable law.
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ATTACHMENTI
CERTIFICATION FOR REQUEST FOR PAYMENT
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury as follows:
That the claim for payment is in all respects true, correct; that the services mentioned
herein were actually rendered and/or supplies delivered to OCSD in accordance with the
Contract.
I understand that it is a violation of both the federal and California False Claims Ads to
knowingly present or cause to be presented to OCSD a false claim for payment or
approval.
A claim includes a demand or request for money. It is also a violation of the False
Claims Ads to knowingly make use of a false record or statement to get a false claim
paid. The term "knowingly" includes either actual knowledge of the information,
deliberate ignorance of the truth or falsity of the information, or reckless disregard for the
truth or falsity of the information. Proof of specific intent to defraud is not necessary
under the False Claims Acts. I understand that the penalties under the Federal False
Claims Ad and State of California False Claims Act are non-exclusive, and are in
addition to any other remedies which OCSD may have either under contract or law.
I hereby further certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, that:
1. The amounts requested are only for performance in accordance with the
Specifications, terms, and conditions of the Contract;
2. Payments to Subcontractors and Suppliers have been made from previous payments
received under the Contract, and timely payments will be made from the proceeds of
the payment covered by this certification;
3. This request for progress payments does not include any amounts which the prime
CONTRACTOR intends to withhold or retain from a Subcontractor or Supplier in
accordance with the terms and conditions of the subcontract; and
4. This certification is not to be construed as Final Acceptance of a Subcontractor's
performance.
Name
Title
Date
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ATTACHMENT
SCHEDULE OF PRICES
See next page for Bid Submittal Forms (Tharsos Inc.)
BF-14 Schedule of Prices, Page 1 -2
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Bid Submitted By: / 4 of
(Name of Firm)
BFA4 SCHEDULE OF PRICES
INSTRUCTIONS
A. General
For Unit Prices, it is understood that the following quantities are approximate only and are
solely for the purpose of estimating the comparison of Bids,and that the actual value of Work
will be computed based upon the actual quantities in the completed Work,whether they be
more or less than those shown. CONTRACTOR's compensation for the Work under the
Contract Documents will be computed based upon the lump sum amount of the Contract at
time of award, plus any additional or deleted costs approved by OCSD via approved Change
Orders, pursuant to the Contract Documents.
Bidder shall separately price and accurately reflect costs associated with each line item,
leaving no blanks. Any and all modifications to the Bid must be initialed by an authorized
representative of the Bidder in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders, Preparation of Bid.
Bidders are reminded of Instruction to Bidders, Discrepancy in Bid Items,which, in summary,
provides that the total price for each item shall be based on the Unit Price listed for each item
multiplied by the quantity;and the correct Total Price for each item shall be totaled to
determine the Total Amount of Bid.
All applicable costs including overhead and profit shall be reflected in the respective unit costs
and the TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID. The Bid Price shall include all costs to complete the Work,
including profit overhead, etc., unless otherwise specified in the Contract Documents. All
applicable sales taxes,state and/or federal,and any other special taxes. Patent rights or
royalties shall be included in the Prices quoted in this Bid.
B. Basis of Award
AWARD OF THE CONTRACT WILL BE MADE ON THE BASIS OF THE LOWEST
RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BID. THE LOWEST BID IS DEFINED AS THE"TOTAL
AMOUNT OF BID"LISTED IN THIS BID,UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED BELOW.
Base Bid. Includes all costs necessary to furnish all labor, materials, equipment and services
for the construction of the Project per the Contract Documents. Mobilization shall be four
percent(4%)of the Total Amount of Bid.
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Bid Submitted By:
(Name or Firm)
EXHIBIT A
SCHEDULE OF PRICES
BASE BID ITEMS (Refer to Note t in the Instructions):
INw Description Me sunement Exlentletl Priw
1. Mobilization, initial progress payment for all fees, labor,
materials and equipment required for mobilization,and
surety bonds, and other activities in conformance with the Lump Sum�$ 2 21 9 7 2
Contract Documents,for a fixed amount of four percent
(4%)of the Total Amount of Bid:
l
2. Furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary for
the completion of the Contend Work, except for the Work Lump Sum $
specified for Bid Item 1, in conformance with the Contract 1
Documents,for a lump Sum price of:
TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID (BASIS OF AWARD) $ 59y 000
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Meeting care I To it/.ir.
— 12/16/16
AGENDA REPORT em Number Item Number
a
Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Rob Thompson, Director of Engineering
SUBJECT: PAYMENT OF ANNUAL OCEAN DISCHARGE PERMIT FEE
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Approve payment in an amount not to exceed $571,286 to the State Water Resources
Control Board for annual permit fees for the ocean discharge permit.
SUMMARY
In order to maintain legal authority to discharge to the Pacific Ocean via the long and
short outfall systems, the Orange County Sanitation District (Sanitation District) must
pay an annual permit fee to the State Water Resources Control Board. The California
Code of Regulations Title 23, Division 3, Chapter 9 establishes annual fee schedules for
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit holders.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
N/A
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
CEQA
N/A
BUDGET/PURCHASING ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE
This request complies with authority levels of the Sanitation District's Purchasing
Ordinance. This item has been budgeted. (Budget Update FY2015-16, Line item: Page
41, Operating Expense, Other).
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s) maybe viewed on-line at the OCSD website (www.ocsd.com) with the
complete agenda package:
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ITEM NO. 5
MINUTES OF THE
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Orange County Sanitation District
Wednesday, December 2, 2015, 5:00 p.m.
A regular meeting of the Operations Committee was called to order by Committee
Chair Withers on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at 5:03 p.m. in the Administration
Building of the Orange County Sanitation District.
Director Kiley led the Flag Salute.
A quorum was declared present, as follows:
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT:
John Withers, Chair Jim Herberg, General Manager
David Shawver, Vice-Chair Nick Arhontes, Director of Facility Support Services
Tom Beamish Celia Chandler, Director of Human Resources
Ellery Deaton Rob Thompson, Director of Engineering
Steve Jones Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance &
Robert Kiley Administrative Services
Richard Murphy Kelly Lore, Clerk of the Board
Steve Nagel Cindi Ambrose
Chad Wanke Jennifer Cabral
Mariellen Yarc Jim Colston
John Nielsen, Board Chair Mark Esquer
Greg Seboum, Board Vice-Chair Dean Fisher
Norbert Gaia
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: Alfredo Garcia
Lisa Bartlett Kathy Millea
Fred Smith Jeff Mohr
Gary Prater
Lisa Rothbart
Jim Spears
Marcopolo Velasco
Sharon Yin
Eros Yong
OTHERS PRESENT:
Brad Hogin, General Counsel
Michael Beverage, Alternate Director YLWD
Sandra Massa-Lavitt, Alternate Director Seal Beach
Bob Ooten, Alternate Director, CMSD
James Clark, Black & Veatch
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PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE CHAIR:
Committee Chair Withers did not provide a report.
REPORT OF GENERAL MANAGER:
General Manager, Jim Herberg reminded the Committee of the Operations Committee
Meeting on January 6, 2016.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Clerk of the Board)
MOVED. SECONDED, and DULY CARRIED TO: Approve Minutes of the
November 4, 2015, Operations Committee Meeting.
AYES: Beamish, Deaton, Kiley, Nagel, Nielsen, Murphy, Sebourn,
Shawver, Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Bartlett, Jones, Smith, F. and Wanke
2. GISLER-REDHILL SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, REACH B, PROJECT NO. 7-37
(Rob Thompson)
MOVED. SECONDED. and DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors:
A. Approve a Professional Construction Services Agreement with Tetra Tech,
Inc., for providing construction support services for Gisler-Redhill System
Improvements, Reach B, Project No. 7-37, in an amount not to exceed
$270,000; and
B. Approve a contingency of$27,000 (10%).
AYES: Beamish, Deaton, Kiley, Nagel, Nielsen, Murphy, Sebourn,
Shawver, Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Bartlett, Jones, Smith, F. and Wanke
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3. 15th STREET, ROCKY POINT PUMP STATION (RPPS) AND BITTER POINT
PUMP STATION (BPPS) FALL PROTECTION IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT
NO. FE12-05 (Rob Thompson)
MOVED. SECONDED. and DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors: Approve a construction contingency increase of $24,638 (15%) to the
construction contract with Jamison Engineering Contractors, Inc., for 151h St.,
RPPS and BPPS Fall Protection Improvements, Project No. FE12-05, for a total
contingency of$41,063 (25%).
AYES: Beamish, Deaton, Kiley, Nagel, Nielsen, Murphy, Sebourn,
Shawver, Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Bartlett, Jones, Smith, F. and Wanke
4. JANITORIAL & FLOOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES CONTRACT (Ed Torres)
MOVED. SECONDED. and DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors:
A. Approve a Service Agreement with Gamboa Services, Inc., DBA Corporate
Image Maintenance, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, for
Janitorial & Floor Maintenance Service at Plants 1 & 2, Specification No. S-
2015-73013D, for the period February 1, 2016 through January, 2017 for an
amount not to exceed$345,700 with four(4), one-year renewal options; and
B. Approve an annual contingency of$34,570.00 (10%) aggregately per year.
AYES: Beamish, Deaton, Kiley, Nagel, Nielsen, Murphy, Sebourn,
Shawver, Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Bartlett, Jones, Smith, F. and Wanke
5. DIGESTER CLEANING AND DISPOSAL CONTRACT (Ed Torres)
MOVED, SECONDED, and DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors:
A. Approve a Service Agreement with Synagro-WWT, the lowest responsive
and responsible bidder, for Digester Cleaning and Disposal, Specification
No. S-2015-71913D, for the period February 1, 2016 through January 31,
2017 for an amount not to exceed $1,160,000, with four one-year renewal
options; and
B. Approve an annual contingency of$116,000 (10%) aggregately per year.
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AYES: Beamish, Deaton, Kiley, Nagel, Nielsen, Murphy, Sebourn,
Shawver, Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Bartlett, Jones, Smith, F. and Wanks
6. 2015 AUDIT REPORT OF OCSD'S SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
MANAGEMENT PLAN (Nick Arhontes)
MOVED. SECONDED, and DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors: Receive and file the 2015 Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR) for
Sanitary Sewer System Management Plan Audit Report dated July 31, 2015.
AYES: Beamish, Deaton, Kiley, Nagel, Nielsen, Murphy, Sebourn,
Shawver, Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Bartlett, Jones, Smith, F. and Wanks
7. REPAIR TO MANHOLE STRUCTURES OF WARNER AVENUE RELIEF
SEWER, SPECIFICATION FR12-003 - CHANGE ORDER RATIFICATION
(Nick Arhontes)
MOVED. SECONDED. and DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors: Ratify Change Order No. 3 to the Repair to Manhole Structures of
Warner Avenue Relief Sewer, Specification No. FR12-003, with Mode
Engineering, authorizing an additional $54,884 increasing the total contract
amount to $846,357.
AYES: Beamish, Deaton, Kiley, Nagel, Nielsen, Murphy, Sebourn,
Shawver, Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Bartlett, Jones, Smith, F. and Wanke
Director Wanke arrived at the meeting at 5:09 p.m.
NON-CONSENT CALENDAR:
Engineering Manager Kathy Millea provided an informative PowerPoint presentation
regarding Item 8 which focused on the background of the Biosolids Master Plan including:
solids treatment; water resource recovery; solids resource recovery; operating costs;
solids handling facilities at Plant 1 and 2; newer technologies;food waste; scope of project
work; and consultant proposals, selection and negotiations.
Director Jones arrived at the meeting at 5:25 p.m.
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8. BIOSOLIDS MASTER PLAN, PROJECT PS15-01 (Rob Thompson)
MOVED. SECONDED. and DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors:
A. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Black&Veatch to provide
professional services for Biosolids Master Plan, Project No. PS15-01, for an
amount not to exceed $2,965,556; and,
B. Approve a contingency of$296,556 (10%).
AYES: Beamish, Deaton, Jones, Kiley, Nagel, Nielsen, Murphy,
Seboum, Shawver, Wanke, Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Bartlett and Smith, F.
Engineering Manager Dean Fisher provided an informative PowerPoint presentation
regarding the project challenges and reasons for the significant contingency of Item 9
including: soils and groundwater conditions; temporary bypass; additional dewatering
wells; recompaction; soils and dewatering efforts; pavement issues and undocumented
utilities. He then informed the Committee of the final closeout for this contract and lessons
learned.
9. DOVER DRIVE TRUNK SEWER RELIEF, PROJECT NO. 5-63 (Rob Thompson)
MOVED. SECONDED, and DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors:
Approve a contingency increase of$596,000 (9.63%)to the construction contract
with Mike Bubalo Construction Co., Inc. for the Dover Drive Trunk Sewer Relief,
Project No. 5- 63, for a total contingency of$2,452,700 (39.63%).
AYES: Beamish, Deaton, Jones, Kiley, Nagel, Nielsen, Murphy,
Seboum, Shawver, Wanke, Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Bartlett and Smith, F.
INFORMATION ITEMS:
10. COMMUNITY OUTREACH (Bob Ghirelli)
Assistant General Manager Bob Ghirelli introduced Principal Public Affairs Specialist,
Jennifer Cabral who provided a PowerPoint presentation including the introduction of the
public affairs team and the community relations, public education and outreach
accomplishments for this year including: Sewer science — Inside the Outdoors; High
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School PSA Contest;Tour program and speakers bureau; Community events; and capital
project and maintenance outreach. Ms. Cabral then answered questions from the
Committee about the joint public information being delivered by Orange County Water
District and OCSD regarding the Groundwater Replenishment System; and community
event requests.
Director Shawver thanked Ms. Cabral and OCSD for their assistance in helping obtain
compost for the City of Stanton's community event.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
None.
OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS
IF ANY:
None.
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:09 p.m., Committee Chair Withers declared the meeting adjourned to the next
scheduled meeting of Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.
Submitted by,
Kelly A. Lore
Clerk of the Board
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AGENDA REPORT Item Number Item Number
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Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Rob Thompson, Director of Engineering
SUBJECT: GISLER-REDHILL SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, REACH B,
CONTRACT NO. 7-37
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
A. Approve a Professional Construction Services Agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. to
provide construction support services for Gisler-Redhill System Improvements,
Reach B, Contract No. 7-37, in an amount not to exceed $270,000; and
B. Approve a contingency of$27,000 (10%).
SUMMARY
The Orange County Sanitation District's (Sanitation District) 1999 Strategic Plan
identified a portion of the Gisler-Redhill System Improvements, Reach B, Contract
No. 7-37, to have inadequate capacity as confirmed by flow monitoring.
This project will construct a parallel larger diameter sewer to replace capacity-deficient
segments of the Gisler-Redhill Trunk Sewer along Redhill Avenue. It will also
rehabilitate/repair segments of both the trunk and interceptor pipelines and manholes
between Mitchell Avenue in Tustin and McGaw Avenue in Irvine.
Engineering support services are needed during the construction phase to provide
continuity through the completion of the project. The proposed services will be provided
on an as-needed basis and will include reviewing submittals, answering Contractor's
requests for information, reviewing design changes, preparing record drawings, and
assisting in closeout of the project.
Staff negotiated with Tetra Tech, Inc. for these support services in accordance with the
Orange County Sanitation District (Sanitation District) adopted policies and procedures.
A review of the proposed price was conducted using estimated quantities of requests for
information, submittals, meetings, site visits, change order review, and design revisions,
as well as the level of effort to prepare record drawings. Based on this review, staff
determined the negotiated fee to be fair and reasonable for these services. Staff
recommends awarding a Professional Consultant Services Agreement to Tetra Tech,
Inc.
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PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
N/A
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
CEQA
The Sanitation District, as lead agency, prepared a Program Environmental Impact
Report (PEIR) entitled 1999 OCSD Strategic Plan. The Board certified the PEIR on
October 27, 1999. The Sanitation District filed a Notice of Determination on
October 29, 1999. The Sanitation District has determined that the project is within the
scope of the PEIR, and that an Addendum to the PEIR should be prepared. The
Addendum will be included in the Agenda Report for the Construction Contract.
BUDGET/PURCHASING ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE
This recommendation complies with authority levels of the Sanitation District's
Purchasing Ordinance. This item has been budgeted (FY2015-16 Update, Page A-7),
and the budget is sufficient for the recommended action.
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s) may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (www.ocsd.com) with the
complete agenda package and attachments:
Professional Consultant Services Agreement
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PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, is made and entered into to be effective the 16'h day of December, 2015
by and between the ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, hereinafter referred to as
"SANITATION DISTRICT", and TETRA TECH, INC., for purposes of this Agreement hereinafter
referred to as "CONSULTANT.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the SANITATION DISTRICT desires to engage a CONSULTANT to provide
Construction Support Services for Gisler-Redhill System Improvements, Reach B, Contract
No. 7-37; and,
WHEREAS, CONSULTANT is qualified to provide the necessary services for Construction
Support Services in connection with these requirements; and,
WHEREAS, the SANITATION DISTRICT has adopted procedures in accordance with
the SANITATION DISTRICT Board of Directors' Ordinance No. OCSD-47 Section 4.03(B)for
the continuation of services and has proceeded in accordance with said procedures to perform
this work; and,
WHEREAS, at its regular meeting on December 16, 2015 the Board of Directors, by
Minute Order, accepted the recommendation of the Operations Committee or Director of
Engineering and General Manager pursuant to SANITATION DISTRICT Board of Directors'
Ordinance No. OCSD-47 to approve this Agreement between the SANITATION DISTRICT and
CONSULTANT.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and mutual benefits, which will
result to the parties in carrying out the terms of this Agreement, it is mutually agreed as follows:
1. SCOPE OF WORK
CONSULTANT agrees to furnish necessary professional and technical services to
accomplish those project elements outlined in the Scope of Work attached hereto as
"Attachment A", and by this reference made a part of this Agreement.
A. The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical
accuracy, completeness, and coordination of all design, drawings, specifications,
and other services furnished by the CONSULTANT under this Agreement,
including the work performed by its Subconsultants. Where approval by the
SANITATION DISTRICT is indicated, it is understood to be conceptual approval
only and does not relieve the CONSULTANT of responsibility for complying with
all laws, codes, industry standards and liability for damages caused by errors,
omissions, noncompliance with industry standards, and/or negligence on the part
of the CONSULTANT or its Subconsultants.
B. CONSULTANT is responsible for the quality of work prepared under this
Agreement and shall ensure that all work is performed to the standards of best
engineering practice for clarity, uniformity, and completeness.
PCSA CONTRACT NO.7.37
Revised 052715 GISLER-REDHILL SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS,REACH B
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C. In the event that work is not performed to the satisfaction of the SANITATION
DISTRICT and does not conform to the requirements of this Agreement or any
applicable industry standards, the CONSULTANT shall, without additional
compensation, promptly correct or revise any errors or deficiencies in its designs,
drawings, specifications, or other services within the timeframe specified by the
Project Engineer/Project Manager. The SANITATION DISTRICT may charge to
CONSULTANT all costs, expenses and damages associated with any such
corrections or revisions.
D. All CADD drawings, figures, and other work shall be produced by
CONSULTANTS and Subconsultants using the SANITATION DISTRICT
standard software. Conversion of CADD work from any other non-standard
CADD format to the SANITATION DISTRICT format shall not be acceptable in
lieu of this requirement.
Electronic files shall be subject to an acceptance period of Thirty(30) calendar
days during which the SANITATION DISTRICT shall perform appropriate
acceptance tests. CONSULTANT shall correct any discrepancies or errors
detected and reported within the acceptance period at no additional cost to the
SANITATION DISTRICT.
E. All professional services performed by the CONSULTANT, including but not
limited to all drafts, data, correspondence, proposals, reports, and estimates
compiled or composed by the CONSULTANT, pursuant to this Agreement, are
for the sole use of the SANITATION DISTRICT, its agents and employees.
Neither the documents nor their contents shall be released to any third party
without the prior written consent of the SANITATION DISTRICT. This provision
does not apply to information that (a)was publicly known, or otherwise known to
the CONSULTANT, at the time that it was disclosed to the CONSULTANT by the
SANITATION DISTRICT, (b)subsequently becomes publicly known to the
CONSULTANT other than through disclosure by the SANITATION DISTRICT.
2. COMPENSATION
Total compensation shall be paid to CONSULTANT for services in accordance with the
following provisions:
A. Total Compensation
Total compensation shall be in an amount not to exceed Two Hundred Seventy
Thousand Dollars ($270,000). Total compensation to CONSULTANT including
burdened labor(salaries plus benefits), overhead, profit, direct costs, and
Subconsultant(s)fees and costs shall not exceed the sum set forth in Attachment
"E" - Fee Proposal.
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B. Labor
As a portion of the total compensation to be paid to CONSULTANT, the
SANITATION DISTRICT shall pay to CONSULTANT a sum equal to the
burdened salaries (salaries plus benefits)actually paid by CONSULTANT
charged on an hourly-rate basis to this project and paid to the personnel of
CONSULTANT. Upon request of the SANITATION DISTRICT, CONSULTANT
shall provide the SANITATION DISTRICT with certified payroll records of all
employees' work that is charged to this project.
C. Overhead
As a portion of the total compensation to be paid to CONSULTANT, the
SANITATION DISTRICT shall compensate CONSULTANT and Subconsultants
for overhead at the rate equal to the percentage of burdened labor as specified in
Attachment"E"- Fee Proposal.
D. Profit
Profit for CONSULTANT and Subconsultants shall be a percentage of consulting
services fees (Burdened Labor and Overhead). When the consulting or
subconsulting services amount is $250,000 or less, the maximum Profit shall be
10%. Between $250,000 and $2,500,000, the maximum Profit shall be limited by
a straight declining percentage between 10% and 5%. For consulting or
subconsulting services fees with a value greater than $2,500,000, the maximum
Profit shall be 5%. Addenda shall be governed by the same maximum Profit
percentage after adding consulting services fees.
As a portion of the total compensation to be paid to CONSULTANT and
Subconsultants, the SANITATION DISTRICT shall pay profit for all services
rendered by CONSULTANT and Subconsultants for this project according to
Attachment"E"- Fee Proposal.
E. Suboonsultants
For any Subconsultant whose fees for services are greater than or equal to
$100,000 (excluding out-of-pocket costs), CONSULTANT shall pay to
Subconsultant total compensation in accordance with the Subconsultant amount
specified in Attachment"E"- Fee Proposal.
For any Subconsultant whose fees for services are less than $100,000,
CONSULTANT may pay to Subconsultant total compensation on an hourly-rate
basis per the attached hourly rate Schedule and as specified in the Scope of
Work. The SANITATION DISTRICT shall pay to CONSULTANT the actual costs
of Subconsultant fees and charges in an amount not to exceed the sum set forth
in Attachment"E"- Fee Proposal.
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F. Direct Costs
The SANITATION DISTRICT shall pay to CONSULTANT and Subconsultants
the actual costs of permits and associated fees, travel and licenses for an
amount not to exceed the sum set forth in Attachment"E"- Fee Proposal. The
SANITATION DISTRICT shall also pay to CONSULTANT actual costs for
equipment rentals, leases or purchases with prior approval of the SANITATION
DISTRICT. Upon request, CONSULTANT shall provide to the SANITATION
DISTRICT receipts and other documentary records to support CONSULTANT's
request for reimbursement of these amounts, see Attachment"D"—Allowable
Direct Costs. All incidental expenses shall be included in overhead pursuant to
Section 2 -COMPENSATION above.
G. Reimbursable Direct Costs
The SANITATION DISTRICT will reimburse the CONSULTANT for reasonable
travel and business expenses as described in this section and further described in
Attachment"D"-Allowable Direct Costs to this Agreement. The reimbursement of
the above mentioned expenses will be based on an "accountable plan' as
considered by Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The plan includes a combination of
reimbursements based upon receipts and a "per diem" component approved by
IRS. The most recent schedule of the per diem rates utilized by the SANITATION
DISTRICT can be found on the U.S. General Service Administration website at
http://www.gsa.gov/portal/category/104711#.
The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for the most economical and practical
means of management of reimbursable costs inclusive but not limited to travel,
lodging and meals arrangements. The SANITATION DISTRICT shall apply the
most economic and practical method of reimbursement which may include
reimbursements based upon receipts and/or"per diem' as deemed the most
practical.
CONSULTANT shall be responsible for returning to the SANITATION DISTRICT
any excess reimbursements after the reimbursement has been paid by the
SANITATION DISTRICT.
Travel and travel arrangements—Any travel involving airfare, overnight stays or
multiple day attendance must be approved by the SANITATION DISTRICT in
advance.
Local Travel is considered travel by the CONSULTANT within the SANITATION
DISTRICT general geographical area which includes Orange, Los Angeles,
Ventura, San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego, Imperial and Kern Counties.
Automobile mileage is reimbursable if CONSULTANT is required to utilize
personal vehicle for local travel.
Lodging—Overnight stays will not be approved by the SANITATION DISTRICT for
local travel. However, under certain circumstances overnight stay may be allowed
at the discretion of the SANITATION DISTRICT based on reasonableness of
meeting schedules and the amount of time required for travel by the
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CONSULTANT. Such determination will be made on a case-by-case basis and at
the discretion of the SANITATION DISTRICT.
Travel Meals— Per-diem rates as approved by IRS shall be utilized for travel
meals reimbursements. Per diem rates shall be applied to meals that are
appropriate for travel times. Receipts are not required for the approved meals.
Additional details related to the reimbursement of the allowable direct costs are
provided in the Attachment"D"-Allowable Direct Costs of this Agreement.
H. Limitation of Costs
If, at any time, CONSULTANT estimates the cost of performing the services
described in CONSULTANT's Proposal will exceed the not-to-exceed amount of
the Agreement, including approved additional compensation, CONSULTANT
shall notify the SANITATION DISTRICT immediately, and in writing. This written
notice shall indicate the additional amount necessary to complete the services.
Any cost incurred in excess of the approved not-to-exceed amount, without the
express written consent of the SANITATION DISTRICT's authorized
representative shall be at CONSULTANT's own risk. This written notice shall be
provided separately from, and in addition to any notification requirements
contained in the CONSULTANT's invoice and monthly progress report. Failure to
notify the SANITATION DISTRICT that the services Cannot be completed within
the authorized not-to-exceed amount is a material breach of this Agreement.
3. REALLOCATION OF TOTAL COMPENSATION
The SANITATION DISTRICT, by its Director of Engineering, shall have the right to
approve a reallocation of the incremental amounts constituting the total compensation,
provided that the total compensation is not increased.
4. PAYMENT
A. Monthly Invoice: CONSULTANT shall include in its monthly invoice, a detailed
breakdown of costs associated with the performance of any corrections or
revisions of the work for that invoicing period. CONSULTANT shall allocate costs
in the same manner as it would for payment requests as described in this Section
of the Agreement. CONSULTANT shall warrant and certify the accuracy of these
costs and understand that submitted costs are subject to Section 11 -AUDIT
PROVISIONS.
B. CONSULTANT may submit monthly or periodic statements requesting payment
for those items included in Section 2- COMPENSATION hereof in the format as
required by the SANITATION DISTRICT. Such requests shall be based upon the
amount and value of the work and services performed by CONSULTANT under
this Agreement and shall be prepared by CONSULTANT and accompanied by
such supporting data, including a detailed breakdown of all costs incurred and
project element work performed during the period covered by the statement, as
may be required by the SANITATION DISTRICT.
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Upon approval of such payment request by the SANITATION DISTRICT,
payment shall be made to CONSULTANT as soon as practicable of one hundred
percent (100%)of the invoiced amount on a per-project-element basis.
If the SANITATION DISTRICT determines that the work under this Agreement or
any specified project element hereunder, is incomplete and that the amount of
payment is in excess of:
i. The amount considered by the SANITATION DISTRICT's Director of
Engineering to be adequate for the protection of the SANITATION DISTRICT; or
it. The percentage of the work accomplished for each project element.
He may, at his discretion, retain an amount equal to that which insures that the
total amount paid to that date does not exceed the percentage of the completed
work for each project element or the project in its entirety.
C. CONSULTANT may submit periodic payment requests for each 30-day period of
this Agreement for the profit as set forth in Section 2 -COMPENSATION above.
Said profit payment request shall be proportionate to the work actually
accomplished to date on a per-project-element basis. In the event the
SANITATION DISTRICT's Director of Engineering determines that no satisfactory
progress has been made since the prior payment, or in the event of a delay in the
work progress for any reason, the SANITATION DISTRICT shall have the right to
withhold any scheduled proportionate profit payment.
D. Upon satisfactory completion by CONSULTANT of the work called for under the
terms of this Agreement, and upon acceptance of such work by the SANITATION
DISTRICT, CONSULTANT will be paid the unpaid balance of any money due for
such work, including any retained percentages relating to this portion of the work.
E. Upon satisfactory completion of the work performed hereunder and prior to final
payment under this Agreement for such work, or prior settlement upon
termination of this Agreement, and as a condition precedent thereto,
CONSULTANT shall execute and deliver to the SANITATION DISTRICT a
release of all claims against the SANITATION DISTRICT arising under or by
virtue of this Agreement other than such claims, if any, as may be specifically
exempted by CONSULTANT from the operation of the release in stated amounts
to be set forth therein.
F. Pursuant to the California False Claims Act(Government Code Sections 12650-
12655), any CONSULTANT that knowingly submits a false claim to the
SANITATION DISTRICT for compensation under the terms of this Agreement
may be held liable for treble damages and up to a ten thousand dollars ($10,000)
civil penalty for each false claim submitted. This Section shall also be binding on
all Subconsultants.
A CONSULTANT or Subconsultant shall be deemed to have submitted a false
claim when the CONSULTANT or Subconsultant: a) knowingly presents or
causes to be presented to an officer or employee of the SANITATION DISTRICT
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a false claim or request for payment or approval; b) knowingly makes, uses, or
causes to be made or used a false record or statement to get a false claim paid
or approved by the SANITATION DISTRICT; c)conspires to defraud the
SANITATION DISTRICT by getting a false claim allowed or paid by the
SANITATION DISTRICT; d) knowingly makes, uses, or causes to be made or
used a false record or statement to conceal, avoid, or decrease an obligation to
the SANITATION DISTRICT; or e) is a beneficiary of an inadvertent submission
of a false claim to the SANITATION DISTRICT, and fails to disclose the false
claim to the SANITATION DISTRICT within a reasonable time after discovery of
the false claim.
S. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS (DIR) REGISTRATION
AND RECORD OF WAGES
A. To the extent CONSULTANT's employees and/or Subconsultants who will
perform Work during the design and preconstruction phases of a construction
contract for which Prevailing Wage Determinations have been issued by the DIR
and as more specifically defined under Labor Code Section 1720 at sec,
CONSULTANT and Subconsultants shall comply with the registration
requirements of Labor Code Section 1725.5. Pursuant to Labor Code Section
1771.4, the Work is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the
DIR.
B. The CONSULTANT and Subconsultants shall maintain accurate payroll records
and shall comply with all the provisions of Labor Code Section 1776, and shall
submit payroll records to the Labor Commissioner pursuant to Labor Code
Section 1771.4(a) (3). Penalties for non-compliance with the requirements of
Section 1776 may be deducted from progress payments per Section 1776.
C. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1776, the CONSULTANT and Subconsultants
shall furnish a copy of all certified payroll records to SANITATION DISTRICT
and/or general public upon request, provided the public request is made through
SANITATION DISTRICT, the Division of Apprenticeship Standards or the
Division of Labor Enforcement of the Department of Industrial Relations.
D. The CONSULTANT and Subconsultants shall comply with the job site notices
posting requirements established by the Labor Commissioner per Title 8,
California Code of Regulations Section 16461(a).
6. DOCUMENT OWNERSHIP—SUBSEQUENT CHANGES TO PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS
A. Ownership of Documents for the Professional Services performed.
All documents, including but not limited to, original plans, studies, sketches,
drawings, computer printouts and disk files, and specifications prepared in
connection with or related to the Scope of Work or Professional Services, shall
be the property of the SANITATION DISTRICT. The SANITATION DISTRICT's
ownership of these documents includes use of, reproduction or reuse of and all
incidental rights, whether or not the work for which they were prepared has been
performed. The SANITATION DISTRICT ownership entitlement arises upon
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payment or any partial payment for work performed and includes ownership of
any and all work product completed prior to that payment. This Section shall
apply whether the CONSULTANT's Professional Services are terminated: a) by
the completion of the Agreement, or b) in accordance with other provisions of this
Agreement. Notwithstanding any other provision of this paragraph or Agreement,
the CONSULTANT shall have the right to make copies of all such plans, studies,
sketches, drawings, computer printouts and disk files, and specifications.
B. CONSULTANT shall not be responsible for damage caused by subsequent
changes to or uses of the plans or specifications, where the subsequent changes
or uses are not authorized or approved by CONSULTANT, provided that the
service rendered by CONSULTANT was not a proximate cause of the damage.
7. INSURANCE
A. General
i. Insurance shall be issued and underwritten by insurance companies
acceptable to the SANITATION DISTRICT.
ii. Insurers must have an "A-" Policyholder's Rating, or better, and Financial
Rating of at least Class Vlll, or better, in accordance with the most current
A.M. Best's Guide Rating. However, the SANITATION DISTRICT will accept
State Compensation Insurance Fund, for the required policy of Worker's
Compensation Insurance subject to the SANITATION DISTRICT's option to
require a change in insurer in the event the State Fund financial rating is
decreased below"B". Further, the SANITATION DISTRICT will require
CONSULTANT to substitute any insurer whose rating drops below the levels
herein specified. Said substitution shall occur within twenty(20) days of
written notice to CONSULTANT, by the SANITATION DISTRICT or its agent.
!it. Coverage shall be in effect prior to the commencement of any work under
this Agreement.
B. General Liability
The CONSULTANT shall maintain during the life of this Agreement, including the
period of warranty, Commercial General Liability Insurance written on an
occurrence basis providing the following minimum limits of liability coverage: Two
Million Dollars ($2,000,000) per occurrence with Two Million Dollars
($2,000,000)aggregate. Said insurance shall include coverage for the following
hazards: Premises-Operations, blanket contractual liability (for this Agreement),
products liability/completed operations (including any product manufactured or
assembled), broad form property damage, blanket contractual liability,
independent contractors liability, personal and advertising injury, mobile
equipment, owners and contractors protective liability, and cross liability and
severabilily of interest clauses. A statement on an insurance certificate will not be
accepted in lieu of the actual additional insured endorsement(s). If requested by
SANITATION DISTRICT and applicable, XCU coverage (Explosion, Collapse
and Underground) and Riggers/On Hook Liability must be included in the
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General Liability policy and coverage must be reflected on the submitted
Certificate of Insurance.
C. Umbrella Excess Liability
The minimum limits of general liability and Automotive Liability Insurance
required, as set forth herein, shall be provided for through either a single policy of
primary insurance or a combination of policies of primary and umbrella excess
coverage. Umbrella excess liability coverage shall be issued with limits of liability
which, when combined with the primary insurance, will equal the minimum limits
for general liability and automotive liability.
D. Automotive/Vehicle liability Insurance
The CONSULTANT shall maintain a policy of Automotive Liability Insurance on a
comprehensive form covering all owned, non-owned, and hired automobiles,
trucks, and other vehicles providing the following minimum limits of liability
coverage: Combined single limit of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) or
alternatively, One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per person for bodily injury and
One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per accident for property damage. A statement
on an insurance certificate will not be accepted in lieu of the actual additional
insured endorsement.
E. Worker's Compensation Insurance
The CONSULTANT shall provide such Workers' Compensation Insurance as
required by the Labor Code of the State of California in the amount of the
statutory limit, including Employer's Liability Insurance with a minimum limit of
One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence. Such Worker's Compensation
Insurance shall be endorsed to provide for a waiver of subrogation in favor of the
SANITATION DISTRICT. A statement on an insurance certificate will not be
accepted in lieu of the actual endorsements unless the insurance carrier is State
of California Insurance Fund and the identifier"SCIF" and endorsement numbers
2570 and 2065 are referenced on the certificate of insurance. If an exposure to
Jones Act liability may exist, the insurance required herein shall include coverage
for Jones Act claims.
F. Errors and Omissions/Professional Liability
CONSULTANT shall maintain in full force and effect, throughout the term of this
Agreement, standard industry form professional negligence errors and omissions
insurance coverage in an amount of not less than Two Million Dollars
($2,000,000)with limits in accordance with the provisions of this Paragraph. If
the policy of insurance is written on a "claims made" basis, said policy shall be
continued in full force and effect at all times during the term of this Agreement,
and for a period of five (5) years from the date of the completion of the services
hereunder.
In the event of termination of said policy during this period, CONSULTANT shall
obtain continuing insurance coverage for the prior acts or omissions of
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CONSULTANT during the course of performing services under the term of this
Agreement. Said coverage shall be evidenced by either a new policy evidencing
no gap in coverage or by separate extended "tail" coverage with the present or
new carrier.
In the event the present policy of insurance is written on an "occurrence" basis,
said policy shall be continued in full force and effect during the term of this
Agreement or until completion of the services provided for in this Agreement,
whichever is later. In the event of termination of said policy during this period,
new coverage shall be obtained for the required period to insure for the prior acts
of CONSULTANT during the course of performing services under the term of this
Agreement.
CONSULTANT shall provide to the SANITATION DISTRICT a certificate of
insurance in a form acceptable to the SANITATION DISTRICT indicating the
deductible or self-retention amounts and the expiration date of said policy, and
shall provide renewal certificates not less than ten (10)days prior to the
expiration of each policy term.
G. Proof of Coverage
The CONSULTANT shall furnish the SANITATION DISTRICT with original
certificates and amendatory endorsements effecting coverage. Said policies and
endorsements shall conform to the requirements herein stated. All certificates
and endorsements are to be received and approved by the SANITATION
DISTRICT before work commences. The SANITATION DISTRICT reserves the
right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies,
including endorsements, effecting the coverage required, at any time. The
following are approved forms that must be submitted as proof of coverage:
• Certificate of Insurance ACORD Form 25 (5/2010)or equivalent.
• Additional Insurance (ISO Form) CG2010 11 85 or
(General Liability)
The combination of(ISO Forms)
CG 2010 10 01 and CG 2037 10 01
All other Additional Insured endorsements must
be submitted for approval by the SANITATION
DISTRICT, and the SANITATION DISTRICT
may reject alternatives that provide different or
less coverage to the SANITATION DISTRICT.
• Additional Insured Submit endorsement provided by carrier for the
(Auto Liability) SANITATION DISTRICT approval.
• Waiver of Subrogation State Compensation Insurance Fund
Endorsement No. 2570 or equivalent.
• Cancellation Notice State Compensation Insurance Fund
Endorsement No. 2065 or equivalent.
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H. Cancellation Notice
Each insurance policy required herein shall be endorsed to state that coverage
shall not be cancelled by either party, except after thirty (30)days' prior written
notice. The Cancellation Section of ACORD Form 25 (5/2010) shall state the
required thirty (30) days' written notification. The policy shall not terminate, nor
shall it be cancelled, nor the coverage reduced until thirty(30) days after written
notice is given to the SANITATION DISTRICT except for nonpayment of
premium, which shall require not less than ten (10) days written notice to the
SANITATION DISTRICT. Should there be changes in coverage or an increase in
deductible or SIR amounts, the CONSULTANT and its insurance broker/agent
shall send to the SANITATION DISTRICT a certified letter which includes a
description of the changes in coverage and/or any increase in deductible or SIR
amounts. The certified letter must be sent to the attention of Risk Management,
Div. 260, and shall be received by the SANITATION DISTRICT not less than
thirty (30)days prior to the effective date of the change(s) if the change would
reduce coverage or increase deductibles or SIR amounts or otherwise reduce or
limit the scope of insurance coverage provided to the SANITATION DISTRICT.
I. Primary Insurance
All liability policies shall contain a Primary and Non Contributory Clause. Any
other insurance maintained by the SANITATION DISTRICT shall be excess and
not contributing with the insurance provided by CONSULTANT.
J. Separation of Insured
All liability policies shall contain a "Separation of Insureds" clause.
K. Non-Limiting (if applicable)
Nothing in this document shall be construed as limiting in any way, nor shall it
limit the indemnification provision contained in this Agreement, or the extent to
which CONSULTANT may be held responsible for payment of damages to
persons or property.
L. Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions
Any deductible and/or self-insured retention must be declared to the
SANITATION DISTRICT on the Certificate of Insurance. All deductibles and/or
self-insured retentions require approval by the SANITATION DISTRICT. At the
option of the SANITATION DISTRICT, either: the insurer shall reduce or
eliminate such deductible or self-insured retention as respects the SANITATION
DISTRICT; or the CONSULTANT shall provide a financial guarantee satisfactory
to the SANITATION DISTRICT guaranteeing payment of losses and related
investigations, claim administration and defense expenses.
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M. Defense Costs
Liability policies shall have a provision that defense costs for all insureds and
additional insureds are paid in addition to and do not deplete any policy limits.
N. Subconsultants
The CONSULTANT shall be responsible to establish insurance requirements for
any Subconsultant hired by the CONSULTANT. The insurance shall be in
amounts and types reasonably sufficient to deal with the risk of loss involving the
Subconsultant's operations and work.
O. Limits Are Minimums
If the CONSULTANT maintains higher limits than any minimums shown above,
then SANITATION DISTRICT requires and shall be entitled to coverage for the
higher limits maintained by CONSULTANT.
8. SCOPE CHANGES
In the event of a change in the Scope of Work, requested by SANITATION DISTRICT,
the parties hereto shall execute an amendment to this Agreement setting forth with
particularity all terms of the new Agreement, including but not limited to any additional
CONSULTANT's fees.
9. PROJECT TEAM AND SUBCONSULTANTS
CONSULTANT shall provide to SANITATION DISTRICT, prior to execution of this
Agreement, the names and full description of all Subconsultants and CONSULTANT's
project team members anticipated to be used on this project by CONSULTANT.
CONSULTANT shall include a description of the scope of work to be done by each
Suboonsultant and each CONSULTANT's project team member. CONSULTANT shall
include the respective compensation amounts for CONSULTANT and each
Subconsultanl on a per-project-element basis, broken down as indicated in Section 2-
COMPENSATION.
There shall be no substitution of the listed Subconsultants and CONSULTANT's project
team members without prior written approval by the SANITATION DISTRICT.
10. ENGINEERING REGISTRATION
The CONSULTANT's personnel are comprised of registered engineers and a staff of
specialists and draftsmen in each department. The firm itself is not a registered
engineer but represents and agrees that wherever in the performance of this Agreement
requires the services of a registered engineer. Such services hereunder will be
performed under the direct supervision of registered engineers.
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11. AUDIT PROVISIONS
A. SANITATION DISTRICT retains the reasonable right to access, review, examine,
and audit, any and all books, records, documents and any other evidence of
procedures and practices that the SANITATION DISTRICT determines are
necessary to discover and verify that the CONSULTANT is in compliance with all
requirements under this Agreement. The CONSULTANT shall include the
SANITATION DISTRICT's right as described above, in any and all of their
subcontracts, and shall ensure that these rights are binding upon all
Subconsultants.
B. SANITATION DISTRICT retains the right to examine CONSULTANT's books,
records, documents and any other evidence of procedures and practices that the
SANITATION DISTRICT determines are necessary to discover and verify all
direct and indirect costs, of whatever nature, which are claimed to have been
incurred, or anticipated to be incurred or to ensure CONSULTANT's compliance
with all requirements under this Agreement during the term of this Agreement
and for a period of three (3)years after its termination.
C. CONSULTANT shall maintain complete and accurate records in accordance with
generally accepted industry standard practices and the SANITATION
DISTRICT's policy. The CONSULTANT shall make available to the
SANITATION DISTRICT for review and audit, all project related accounting
records and documents, and any other financial data within 15 days after receipt
of notice from the SANITATION DISTRICT. Upon SANITATION DISTRICT's
request, the CONSULTANT shall submit exact duplicates of originals of all
requested records to the SANITATION DISTRICT. If an audit is performed,
CONSULTANT shall ensure that a qualified employee of the CONSULTANT will
be available to assist SANITATION DISTRICT's auditor in obtaining all project
related accounting records and documents, and any other financial data.
12. LEGAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PARTIES
The legal relationship between the parties hereto is that of an independent contractor
and nothing herein shall be deemed to make CONSULTANT an employee of the
SANITATION DISTRICT.
13. NOTICES
All notices hereunder and communications regarding the interpretation of the terms of
this Agreement, or changes thereto, shall be effected by delivery of said notices in
person or by depositing said notices in the U.S. mail, registered or certified mail, return
receipt requested, postage prepaid.
Notices shall be mailed to the SANITATION DISTRICT at:
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708-7018
Attention: Gary V. Prater, Principal Contracts Administrator
Copy: Hardat Khublall, Project Manager
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Notices shall be mailed to CONSULTANT at:
TETRA TECH, INC.
17885 Von Karman Avenue
Suite 500
Irvine, CA 92614-6213
Attention: Tom Epperson, P.E.
All communication regarding the Scope of Work, will be addressed to the Project
Manager. Direction from other SANITATION DISTRICT's staff must be approved in
writing by the SANITATION DISTRICT's Project Manager prior to action from the
CONSULTANT.
14. TERMINATION
The SANITATION DISTRICT may terminate this Agreement at any time, without cause,
upon giving thirty(30) days written notice to CONSULTANT. In the event of such
termination, CONSULTANT shall be entitled to compensation for work performed on a
prorated basis through and including the effective date of termination.
CONSULTANT shall be permitted to terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30)days
written notice only if CONSULTANT is not compensated for billed amounts in
accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, when the same are due.
Notice of termination shall be mailed to the SANITATION DISTRICT and/or
CONSULTANT in accordance with Section 13- NOTICES.
15. DOCUMENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS
The documents and study materials for this project shall become the property of the
SANITATION DISTRICT upon the termination or completion of the work.
CONSULTANT agrees to furnish to the SANITATION DISTRICT copies of all
memoranda, correspondence, computation and study materials in its files pertaining to
the work described in this Agreement, which is requested in writing by the SANITATION
DISTRICT.
16. COMPLIANCE
CONSULTANT certifies by the execution of this Agreement that it pays employees not
less than the minimum wage as defined by law, and that it does not discriminate in its
employment with regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin; that it is in
compliance with all federal, state and local directives and executive orders regarding
non-discrimination in employment; and that it agrees to demonstrate positively and
aggressively the principle of equal opportunity in employment.
17. AGREEMENT EXECUTION AUTHORIZATION
Both the SANITATION DISTRICT and CONSULTANT do covenant that each individual
executing this document by and on behalf of each party is a person duly authorized to
execute agreements for that party.
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18. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
In the event of a dispute arising between the parties regarding performance or
interpretation of this Agreement, the dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration
under the auspices of the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Service ("JAMS"), or similar
organization or entity conducting alternate dispute resolution services.
19. ATTORNEY'S FEES, COSTS AND NECESSARY DISBURSEMENTS
If any action at law or in equity or if any proceeding in the form of an Alternative Dispute
Resolution (ADR) is necessary to enforce or interpret the terms of this Agreement, the
prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees, costs and necessary
disbursements in addition to any other relief to which it may be entitled.
20. PROGRESS REPORTS
Monthly progress reports shall be submitted for review by the tenth day of the following
month and must include as a minimum: 1) current activities, 2)future activities, 3)
potential items that are not included in the Scope of Work, 4) concerns and possible
delays, 5) percentage of completion, and 6) budget status.
21. WARRANTY
CONSULTANT shall perform its services in accordance with generally accepted industry
and professional standards. If, within the 12-month period following completion of its
services, the SANITATION DISTRICT informs CONSULTANT that any part of the
services fails to meet those standards, CONSULTANT shall, within the time prescribed
by the SANITATION DISTRICT, take all such actions as are necessary to correct or
complete the noted deficiency(ies).
22. INDEMNIFICATION
To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall indemnify, defend (at
CONSULTANT's sole cost and expense and with legal counsel approved by the
SANITATION DISTRICT, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld), protect
and hold harmless the SANITATION DISTRICT and all of SANITATION DISTRICT's
officers, directors, employees, consultants, and agents (collectively the "Indemnified
Parties"), from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, causes of action,
suits, arbitration awards, losses,judgments, fines, penalties, costs and expenses
including without limitation, attorneys'fees, disbursements and court costs, and all other
professional, expert or consultants fees and costs and the SANITATION DISTRICT's
general and administrative expenses (individually, a "Claim", or collectively, "Claims")
which may arise from or are in any manner related, directly or indirectly, to any work
performed, or any operations, activities, or services provided by CONSULTANT in
carrying out its obligations under this Agreement to the extent of the negligent,
recklessness and/or willful misconduct of CONSULTANT, its principals, officers, agents,
employees, CONSULTANT's suppliers, consultants, subconsultants, subcontractors,
and/or anyone employed directly or indirectly by any of them, regardless of any
contributing negligence or strict liability of an Indemnified Party. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, nothing herein shall be construed to require CONSULTANT to indemnify the
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Indemnified Parties from any Claim arising from:
(A)the sole or active negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnified Parties; or
(B)a natural disaster or other act of God, such as an earthquake; or
(C)the independent action of a third party who is neither one of the Indemnified Parties
nor the CONSULTANT, nor its principal, officer, agent, employee, nor
CONSULTANT's supplier, consultant, subconsultant, subcontractor, nor anyone
employed directly or indirectly by any of them.
Exceptions (A)through (B) above shall not apply, and CONSULTANT shall, to the fullest
extent permitted by law, indemnify the Indemnified Parties, from Claims arising from
more than one cause if any such cause taken alone would otherwise result in the
obligation to indemnify hereunder.
CONSULTANT's liability for indemnification hereunder is in addition to any liability
CONSULTANT may have to the SANITATION DISTRICT for a breach by
CONSULTANT of any of the provisions of this Agreement. Under no circumstances
shall the insurance requirements and limits set forth in this Agreement be construed to
limit CONSULTANT's indemnification obligation or other liability hereunder.
The terms of this Agreement are contractual and the result of negotiation between the
parties hereto. Accordingly, any rule of construction of contracts (including, without
limitation, California Civil Code Section 1654)that ambiguities are to be construed
against the drafting party, shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement.
23. DUTY TO DEFEND
The duty to defend hereunder is wholly independent of and separate from the duty to
indemnify and such duty to defend shall exist regardless of any ultimate liability of
CONSULTANT and shall be consistent with Civil Code Section 2782.8. Such defense
obligation shall arise immediately upon presentation of a Claim by any person if, without
regard to the merit of the Claim, such Claim could potentially result in an obligation to
indemnify one or more Indemnified Parties, and upon written notice of such Claim being
provided to CONSULTANT. Payment to CONSULTANT by any Indemnified Party or the
payment or advance of defense costs by any Indemnified Party shall not be a condition
precedent to enforcing such Indemnified Party's rights to indemnification hereunder. In
the event a final judgment, arbitration, award, order, settlement, or other final resolution
expressly determines that the claim did not arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the
negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the CONSULTANT, to any extent,
then the DISTRICT will reimburse CONSULTANT for the reasonable costs of defending
the Indemnified Parties against such claims.
CONSULTANT's indemnification obligation hereunder shall survive the expiration or
earlier termination of this Agreement until such time as action against the Indemnified
Parties for such matter indemnified hereunder is fully and finally barred by the applicable
statute of limitations.
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24. CONSULTANT PERFORMANCE
The CONSULTANT's performance shall be evaluated by the SANITATION DISTRICT.
A copy of the evaluation shall be sent to the CONSULTANT for comment. The
evaluation, together with the comments, shall be retained by the SANITATION
DISTRICT and may be considered in future CONSULTANT selection processes.
25. CLOSEOUT
When the SANITATION DISTRICT determines that all Work authorized under the
Agreement is fully complete and that the SANITATION DISTRICT requires no further
work from CONSULTANT, or the Agreement is otherwise terminated or expires in
accordance with the terms of the Agreement, the SANITATION DISTRICT shall give the
Consultant written notice that the Agreement will be closed out. CONSULTANT shall
submit all outstanding billings, work submittals, deliverables, reports or similarly related
documents as required under the Agreement within thirty (30) days of receipt of notice of
Agreement closeout.
Upon receipt of CONSULTANT's submittals, the SANITATION DISTRICT shall
commence a closeout audit of the Agreement and will either:
i. Give the CONSULTANT a final Agreement Acceptance: or
ii. Advise the CONSULTANT in writing of any outstanding item or items which must be
furnished, completed, or corrected at the CONSULTANT's cost.
CONSULTANT shall be required to provide adequate resources to fully support any
administrative closeout efforts identified in this Agreement. Such support must be
provided within the timeframe requested by the SANITATION DISTRICT.
Notwithstanding the final Agreement Acceptance the CONSULTANT will not be relieved
of its obligations hereunder, nor will the CONSULTANT be relieved of its obligations to
complete any portions of the work, the non-completion of which were not disclosed to
the SANITATION DISTRICT (regardless of whether such nondisclosures were
fraudulent, negligent, or otherwise); and the CONSULTANT shall remain obligated under
all those provisions of the Agreement which expressly or by their nature extend beyond
and survive final Agreement Acceptance.
Any failure by the SANITATION DISTRICT to reject the work or to reject the
CONSULTANT's request for final Agreement Acceptance as set forth above shall not be
deemed to be acceptance of the work by the SANITATION DISTRICT for any purpose
nor imply acceptance of, or agreement with, the CONSULTANT's request for final
Agreement Acceptance.
26. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement between the
Parties and supersedes all previous negotiations between them pertaining to the subject
matter thereof.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed in the name of the SANITATION
DISTRICT, by its officers thereunto duly authorized, and CONSULTANT as of the day and year
first above written.
CONSULTANT: TETRA TECH, INC.
By
Date
Printed Name &Title
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
By
Chair, Board of Directors Date
By
Kelly A. Lore
Clerk of the Board Date
By
Marc Dubois Date
Contracts, Purchasing and Materials
Management Division Manager
Attachments: Attachment"A"—Scope of Work
Attachment'B"—Labor Hour&Cost Matrix
Attachment"C'— Not Used
Attachment"D"—Allowable Direct Costs
Attachment"E"—Fee Proposal
Attachment"F"— Not Used
Attachment"G"— Not Attached
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OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Meeting Date TOBd.OrDlr.
12/02/15 12/16/15
AGENDA REPORT emNumber Item Number
B
Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Rob Thompson, Director of Engineering
SUBJECT: 15tb STREET, ROCKY POINT PUMP STATION (RPPS) AND BITTER
POINT PUMP STATION (BPPS) FALL PROTECTION IMPROVEMENTS,
PROJECT NO. FE12-05
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Approve a construction contingency increase of $24,638 (15%) to the construction
contract with Jamison Engineering Contractors, Inc., for 15tb St., RPPS and BPPS Fall
Protection Improvements, Project No. FE12-05, for a total contingency of $41,063
(25%).
SUMMARY
Fall protection improvements at 151ti Street Pump Station and Bitter Point Pump Station
require additional safety improvements identified after the contract was awarded.
Improvements include additional brackets to a ladder, modifications to emergency
hatches, modifications to a concrete ramp, and installation of a machine guard on a
pump.
Staff has determined that the original contingency budget of 10% is inadequate to meet
the projected refurbishment needs of the facilities and allow the work to be in a timely
manner.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
December 2014—Awarded a construction contract to Jamison Engineering Contractors,
Inc., for 15tb St., RPPS and BPPS Fall Protection Improvements, Project No. FE12-05,
for an amount not to exceed $164,253, and approved a contingency of$16,425 (10%).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Contractor will complete the additional work without compensation for the additional
time impact to the project.
CEQA
A Notice of Exemption was filed and recorded with the County of Orange on
February 19, 2014.
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BUDGET/PURCHASING ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE
This request for increase in the project contingency complies with authority levels of the
Orange County Sanitation District's Purchasing Ordinance. This item has been
budgeted (Budget Update FY2015-16, Page A-11).
Date of ADDroval Contract Amount Contingency
12/03/14 $164,253 $16,425 (10%)
12/02/15 $24,638 (15%)
$41,063 (25%)
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s) may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (www.ocsd.coml with the
complete agenda package:
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OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Me1abng Date TOBG.Of Dir.
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Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Ed Torres, Director of Operations and Maintenance
SUBJECT: JANITORIAL & FLOOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES CONTRACT
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
A. Approve a Service Agreement with Gamboa Services, Inc., DBA Corporate Image
Maintenance, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, for Janitorial & Floor
Maintenance Service at Plants 1 & 2, Specification No. S-2015-7306D, for the
period February 1, 2016 through January, 2017 for an amount not to exceed
$345,700 with four (4), one-year renewal options; and
B. Approve an annual contingency of$34,570.00 (10%) aggregately per year.
SUMMARY
The purpose of this service agreement is to provide cleaning and Floor maintenance
services, including all necessary labor, supplies, materials and equipment for
Plants 1 & 2 buildings and offices.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
N/A
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This Contract was competitively bid with 10 prospective bidders attending the mandatory
job walk and ten (10) bids being received by the District. The companies that provided
bids are listed below. Staff recommends that Gamboa Services, Inc. be awarded the
Janitorial & Floor Maintenance Services Contract as the lowest responsive and
responsible bidder.
Bidder Total Cost
Gamboa Services, Inc. $ 345,700.00
UMS $ 427,600.00
GTC Golden Touch Cleaning Inc. $ 453,765.00
Santa Fe Building Maintenance $ 469,168.92
Golden West Corporation $ 473,339.92
Xanadu Service System $ 476,841.00
ABM Janitorial Services $ 484,906.56
U.S. Metro Group, Inc. $ 513,640.00
GOTM Enterprises $ 585,919.00
Ultimate Maintenance Services, Inc. $1,091,884.00
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CEQA
N/A
BUDGET / PURCHASING ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE
This request complies with authority levels of the Sanitation District's Purchasing
Ordinance. This item has been budgeted. (Division 870/880, Object No. 53041, Line
item 83). Project contingency funds will be used for this agreement.
Date of ADDroval Contract Amount Contingency
12/16/15 $345,700 $34,570
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s) may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (www.ocsd.coml with the
complete agenda package and attachments:
• Service Contract
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SERVICE AGREEMENT
Janitorial & Floor Maintenance Service at Plant 1 &2
Specification No. S-2015-73OBD
THIS AGREEMENTis made and entered into as of the date fully executed below,by and between
Orange County Sanitation District, with a principal place of business at 10844 Ellis Avenue,
Fountain Valley, CA 92708-7018 (hereinafter referred to as "OCSD")and Gamboa Services, Inc.
DBA Corporate Image Maintenance with a principal place of business at 2116 S. Wright Street,
Santa Ana, CA 92705(hereinafter referred to as"SERVICE PROVIDER"). OCSD and SERVICE
PROVER are referred to herein collectively as the "Parties" or individually as a "Party."
W/ TNESSETH
WHEREAS,OCSD desires to retain the services of SERVICE PROVIDER for Janitorial and Floor
Maintenance Service at Plant 1 &2 "Services" as described in Exhibit"A"; and
WHEREAS, SERVICE PROVIDER submitted its bid, dated October 20, 2015: and
WHEREAS, OCSD has chosen SERVICE PROVIDER to conduct Services in accordance with
OCSD Board of Directors' Ordinance No. OCSD-47; and
WHEREAS, at its regular meeting on December 16, 2015, the Board of Directors of OCSD, by
minute order, authorized execution of this AGREEMENT between OCSD and SERVICE
PROVIDER; and
WHEREAS, SERVICE PROVIDER is qualified by virtue of experience, training, and education
and expertise to accomplish such Services,
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and mutual benefits exchanged between
the Parties, it is mutually agreed as follows:
1. Introduction
1.1 This AGREEMENT and all exhibits hereto (called the "AGREEMENT") is made by OCSD
and SERVICE PROVIDER. The Terms and Conditions herein exclusively govern the purchase of
Services as described in the Scope of Work, attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference as Exhibit"A".
1.2 Exhibits to this AGREEMENT are incorporated by reference and made a part of this
AGREEMENT as though fully set forth at length herein. Exhibits to this AGREEMENT are as
follows in order of precedence:
Exhibit"A" Scope of Work and its exhibits/attachments, attached Addendum and
dated email string
Exhibit"B" Bid from SERVICE PROVIDER
Exhibit"C" Acknowledgement of Insurance Requirements
Exhibit"D" Not Used
1.3 In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of this AGREEMENT
and any of the provisions of the exhibits hereto, the provisions of this AGREEMENT shall in all
respects govern and control.
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1.4 The provisions of this AGREEMENT may be amended or waived only by a writing
executed by authorized representatives of both Parties hereto.
1.5 The various headings in this AGREEMENT are inserted for convenience only and shall
not affect the meaning or interpretation of this AGREEMENT or any Paragraph or provision
hereof.
1.6 The term "days", when used in the AGREEMENT, shall mean calendar days, unless
otherwise noted as business days.
1.7 The term "workday". Workdays are defined as all days that are not Saturday, Sunday, or
legally observed holidays. Meetings with OCSD staff shall be scheduled from Monday through
Thursday between the hours of 8AM and 4PM (exception is operations staff who maintain plant
operations 24/7 and work a rotated 12-hour shift) and shall conform to OCSD work schedules.
OCSD review periods shall not include legally observed holidays.
1.8 OCSD holidays (non-working days) are as follows: New Year's Day, Lincoln's Birthday,
Presidents' Day Monday, Memorial Day Monday, Independence Day, Labor Day Monday,
Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
1.9 The term "hours", when used in this AGREEMENT, shall be as defined in Exhibit"A".
1.10 SERVICE PROVIDER shall provide OCSD with all required premiums and/or overtime
work at no charge beyond the price provided under"Compensation" below.
1.11 Except as expressly provided otherwise, OCSD accepts no liability for any expenses,
losses, or action incurred or undertaken by SERVICE PROVIDER as a result of work performed
in anticipation of purchases of said services by OCSD.
2. Scope of Work Subject to the terms of this AGREEMENT, SERVICE PROVIDER shall
perform the Services attached hereto and incorporated herein Exhibit"A". SERVICE PROVIDER
shall perform said Services in accordance with generally accepted industry and professional
standards.
3. Modifications to Scope of Work Requests for modifications to the Scope of Work
hereunder can be made by OCSD or SERVICE PROVIDER at any time. All modifications must
be made in writing and signed by both Parties.
4. Compensation Compensation to be paid by OCSD to SERVICE PROVIDER for the
Services under this AGREEMENT for a firm fixed priced of three hundred forty-five thousand
seven hundred and 00100 Dollars ($345,700.00).
5. California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR)Registration and Record of
Wages, if applicable
5.1 To the extent SERVICE PROVIDER's employees and/or its Subcontractors who will
perform Work for which Prevailing Wage Determinations have been issued by the DIR and as
more specifically defined under Labor Code Section 1720 at seq, CONTRACTOR and its
Subcontractors shall comply with the registration requirements of Labor Code Section 1725.5.
Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1771.4, the Work is subject to compliance monitoring and
enforcement by the DIR.
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5.2 The SERVICE PROVIDER and its Subcontractors shall maintain accurate payroll records
and shall comply with all the provisions of Labor Code Section 1776, and shall submit payroll
records to the Labor Commissioner pursuant to Labor Code 1771.4(a)(3). Penalties for non-
compliance with the requirements of Section 1776 may be deducted from progress payments per
Section 1776.
5.3 Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1776, the SERVICE PROVIDER and its Subcontractors
shall furnish a copy of all certified payroll records to OCSD and/or general public upon request,
provided the public request is made through OCSD, the Division of Apprenticeship Standards or
the Division of Labor Enforcement of the Department of Industrial Relations.
5.4 The SERVICE PROVIDER and its Subcontractors shall comply with the job site notices
posting requirements established by the Labor Commissioner per Title 8, California Code of
Regulation Section 16461(e).
6. Payments Payments shall be made upon approval by OCSD Project Manager, or his/her
designee, of invoices submitted for Services completed as described in Exhibit "A". OCSD, at its
sole discretion, shall be the determining party as to whether the Services have been satisfactorily
completed.
7. Invoices
7.1 OCSO shall pay within 30 days of completion and receipt and approval by OCSD Project
Manager of an itemized invoice, in a form acceptable to OCSD to enable audit of the charges
thereon. Invoices shall include the Purchase Order Number.
7.2 Invoices shall be emailed by SERVICE PROVIDER to OCSD Accounts Payable at
APStaff(a)OCSD.com and reference the following in the subject line: 'INVOICE", the Purchase
Order number, the Project Manager, and Specification Number.
6. Audit Rights SERVICE PROVIDER agrees that, during the term of this AGREEMENT
and for a period of three (3) years after its termination, OCSD shall have access to and the right
to examine any directly pertinent books, documents, and records of SERVICE PROVIDER
relating to the invoices submitted by SERVICE PROVIDER pursuant to this AGREEMENT.
9. AGREEMENT Term The Services provided under this AGREEMENT shall commence
on February 1, 2016 and end on January 31, 2017.
10. Renewals
10.1 OCSD may exercise the option to renew the Agreement for up to four(4)one-year periods
based upon the criteria set forth in the specifications, Exhibit"A", under the terms and conditions
contained herein. OCSD shall make no obligation to renew nor give reason if it elects not to
renew.
10.2 Renewals may be made through the OCSD Purchase Order Process.
11. Performance Time is of the essence in the performance of this AGREEMENT and the
provisions hereof.
12. Termination
12.1 OCSD reserves the right to terminate this AGREEMENT for its convenience, with or
without cause, in whole or in part, at any time, by written notice from OCSD. Upon receipt of a
termination notice, SERVICE PROVIDER shall immediately discontinue all work under this
AGREEMENT (unless the notice directs otherwise). OCSD shall thereafter, within thirty (30)
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days, pay SERVICE PROVIDER for work performed (cost and fee) to the date of termination.
SERVICE PROVIDER expressly waives any claim to receive anticipated profits to be earned
during the uncompleted portion of this AGREEMENT. Such notice of termination shall terminate
this AGREEMENT and release OCSD from any further fee, cost or claim hereunder by SERVICE
PROVIDER other than for work performed to the date of termination.
12.2 OCSD reserves the right to terminate this AGREEMENT immediately upon OCSD's
determination that SERVICE PROVIDER is not meeting specification requirements, if the level of
service is inadequate, or any other default of this AGREEMENT.
12.3 OCSD may also immediately cancel for default of this AGREEMENT in whole or in part by
written notice to SERVICE PROVIDER:
• if SERVICE PROVIDER becomes insolvent or files a petition under the Bankruptcy Act;
or
• if SERVICE PROVIDER sells its business; or
• if SERVICE PROVIDER breaches any of the terms of this AGREEMENT; or
• if total amount of compensation exceeds the amount authorized under this AGREEMENT.
12.4 All OCSD property in the possession or control of SERVICE PROVIDER shall be returned
by SERVICE PROVIDER to OCSD upon demand, or at the termination of this AGREEMENT,
whichever occurs first.
13. Insurance SERVICE PROVIDER and all subcontractors shall purchase and maintain,
throughout the life of this AGREEMENT and any periods of warranty or extensions, insurance in
amounts equal to the requirements set forth in the signed Acknowledgement of Insurance
Requirements (attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "C"). SERVICE PROVIDER
shall not commence work under this AGREEMENT until all required insurance is obtained in a
form acceptable to OCSD, nor shall SERVICE PROVIDER allow any subcontractor to commence
service pursuant to a subcontract until all insurance required of the subcontractor has been
obtained. Failure to maintain required insurance coverage shall result in termination of this
AGREEMENT.
14. Indemnification and Hold Harmless Provision SERVICE PROVIDER shall assume all
responsibility for damages to property and/or injuries to persons, including accidental death,which
may arise out of or be caused by SERVICE PROVIDER's services under this AGREEMENT, or
by its subcontractor or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by SERVICE PROVIDER, and
whether such damage or injury shall accrue or be discovered before or after the termination of
the AGREEMENT. Except as to the sole active negligence of or willful misconduct of OCSD,
SERVICE PROVIDER shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless OCSD, its elected and
appointed officials, officers,agents and employees,from and against any and all claims, liabilities,
damages or expenses of any nature, including attorneys' fees: (a) for injury to or death of any
person or damage to property or interference with the use of property, arising out of or in
connection with SERVICE PROVIDER's performance under the AGREEMENT, and/or (b) on
account of use of any copyrighted or uncopyrighted material, composition, or process, or any
patented or unpatented invention, article or appliance,furnished or used under the AGREEMENT,
and/or (c) on account of any goods and services provided under this AGREEMENT. This
indemnification provision shall apply to any acts or omissions, willful misconduct, or negligent
misconduct, whether active or passive, on the part of SERVICE PROVIDER of or anyone
employed by or working under SERVICE PROVIDER. To the maximum extent permitted by law,
SERVICE PROVIDER's duty to defend shall apply whether or not such claims, allegations,
lawsuits, or proceedings have merit or are meritless, or which involve claims or allegations that
any of the parties to be defended were actively, passively, or concurrently negligent, or which
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otherwise assert that the parties to be defended are responsible, in whole or in part,for any loss,
damage, or injury. SERVICE PROVIDER agrees to provide this defense immediately upon
written notice from OCSD, and with well qualified, adequately insured, and experienced legal
counsel acceptable to OCSD.
15. OCSD Safety Standards and Human Resources (HR) Policies OCSD requires all
contractors and service providers to follow and ensure their employees and all subcontractors
follow all State and Federal regulations as well as OCSD requirements while working at OCSD
locations. If during the course of this AGREEMENT it is discovered that OCSD policies, safety
manuals, or contracts do not comply with State or Federal regulations then the SERVICE
PROVIDER is required to follow the most stringent regulatory requirement at no cost to
OCSD. SERVICE PROVIDER and all their employees and subcontractors, shall adhere to all
applicable OCSD Safety Standards and Human Resources Policies found at: ocsd.com, "Doc
Central" at the bottom of page, under"Safety". OCSD's Safety Standards and Human Resource
Policies are hereby incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein.
15.1 In addition to the requirements stated above, SERVICE PROVIDER shall adhere to the
following OCSD Safety requirements: SOP-102 PPE, SOP-106 Hearing Conservation Program,
and SOP-107 Hazard Communication.
16. Warranties In addition to the Warranties stated in Exhibit "A", if any, the following
shall apply:
16.1 Manufacturer's standard warranty shall apply. All manufacturer warranties will begin at
date of completion of this AGREEMENT.
16.2 SERVICE PROVIDER's warranty: If, within the 12-month period following completion of
its Services, OCSD informs SERVICE PROVIDER that any part of the Services fails to meet the
standards required under this AGREEMENT, SERVICE PROVIDER shall,within the time agreed
to by OCSD and SERVICE PROVIDER, take all such actions as are necessary to correct or
complete the noted deficiency(ies)at SERVICE PROVIDER's sole expense.
17. Force Majeure Neither party shall be liable for delays caused by accident, flood, acts of
God, fire, labor trouble, war, acts of government or any other cause beyond its control, but said
party shall use reasonable efforts to minimize the extent of the delay. Work affected by a Force
Majeure condition may be rescheduled by mutual consent or may be eliminated from the
AGREEMENT.
16. Freiaht (F.O.B. Destination) SERVICE PROVIDER assumes full responsibility for all
transportation, transportation scheduling, packing, handling, insurance, and other services
associated with delivery of all products deemed necessary under this AGREEMENT.
19. Familiarity with Work By executing this AGREEMENT, SERVICE PROVIDER warrants
that: 1)it has investigated the work to be performed; 2) it has investigated the site of the work and
is aware of all conditions there; and 3) it understands the facilities, difficulties and restrictions of
the work under this AGREEMENT. Should the SERVICE PROVIDER discover any latent or
unknown conditions materially differing from those inherent in the work or as represented by
OCSD, it shall immediately inform OCSD of this and shall not proceed, except at SERVICE
PROVIDER's risk, until written instructions are received from OCSD.
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20. Regulatory Requirements SERVICE PROVIDER shall perform all work under this
AGREEMENT in strict conformance with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory
requirements including, but not limited to, 40 CFR 122, 123, 124, 257, 258, 260, 261, and 503,
Title 22, 23, and California Water Codes Division 2.
21. Licenses, Permits. Ordinances and Regulations SERVICE PROVIDER represents
and warrants to OCSD that it has obtained all licenses, permits, qualification and approvals of
whatever nature that are legally required to engage in this work. Any and all fees required by
State, County, City and/or municipal laws, codes and/or tariffs that pertain to work performed
under the terms of this AGREEMENT will be paid by SERVICE PROVIDER.
22. Applicable Laws and Regulations SERVICE PROVIDER shall comply with all
applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. SERVICE PROVIDER also
agrees to indemnify and hold harmless from any and all damages and liabilities assessed against
OCSD as a result of SERVICE PROVIDER's noncompliance therewith. Any permission required
by law to be included herein shall be deemed included as a part of this AGREEMENT whether or
not specifically referenced.
23. SERVICE PROVIDER's Employees Compensation
23.1 Davis-Bacon Act— Not Used
23.2 General Prevailing Rate — OCSD has been advised by the State of California Director of
Industrial Relations of its determination of the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the
general prevailing rate for legal holiday and overtime work in the locality in which the work is to
be performed for each craft or type of work needed to execute this AGREEMENT, and copies of
the same are on file in the office of the engineer of OCSD. The SERVICE PROVIDER agrees
that not less than said prevailing rates shall be paid to workers employed on this AGREEMENT
as required by Labor Code Section 1774 of the State of California. Per California Labor Code
1773.2, OCSD will have on file copies of the prevailing rate of per diem wages at its principal
office and at each job site, which shall be made available to any interested party upon request.
23.3 Forfeiture For Violation - SERVICE PROVIDER shall, as a penalty to OCSD, forfeit fifty
dollars ($50.00) for each calendar day or portion thereof for each worker paid (either by the
SERVICE PROVIDER or any subcontractor under it) less than the prevailing rate of per diem
wages as set by the Director of Industrial Relations, in accordance with Sections 1770-1780 of
the California Labor Code for the work provided for in this AGREEMENT, all in accordance with
Section 1775 of the Labor Code of the State of California.
23.4 Apprentices — Sections 1777.5, 1777.6, 1777.7 of the Labor Code of the State of
California, regarding the employment of apprentices are applicable to this AGREEMENT and the
SERVICE PROVIDER shall comply therewith if the prime contract involves thirty thousand dollars
($30,000.00)or more or twenty (20)working days or more; or if contracts of specialty contractors
not bidding for work through the general or prime Contractor are two thousand dollars ($2,000.00)
or more or five (5)working days or more.
23.5 Workday— In the performance of this AGREEMENT, not more than eight (8) hours shall
constitute a day's work,and the SERVICE PROVIDER shall not require more than eight(8) hours
of labor in a day from any person employed by him hereunder except as provided under General
Prevailing Rate above. SERVICE PROVIDER shall conform to Article 3, Chapter 1, Part 7
(Section 1810 et seq.)of the Labor Code of the State of California and shall forfeit to OCSD as a
penalty, the sum of twenty five dollars ($25.00)for each worker employed in the execution of this
CCONTRACT by SERVICE PROVIDER or any subcontractor for each calendar day during which
any worker is required or permitted to labor more than eight (8) hours in any one calendar day
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and forty(40) hours in any one week in violation of said Article. SERVICE PROVIDER shall keep
an accurate record showing the name and actual hours worked each calendar day and each
calendar week by each worker employed by SERVICE PROVIDER in connection with the project.
23.6 Record of Wages: Inspection -SERVICE PROVIDER agrees to maintain accurate payroll
records showing the name, address, social security number,work classification, straight-time and
overtime hours worked each day and week, and the actual per diem wages paid to each
journeyman, apprentice, worker or other employee employed by it in connection with the project
and agrees to require that each of its subcontractors do the same. All payroll records shall be
certified as accurate by the applicable SERVICE PROVIDER or subcontractor or its agent having
authority over such matters. SERVICE PROVIDER further agrees that its payroll records and
those of its subcontractors shall be available to the employee or employee's representative, the
Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, and the Division of Apprenticeship Standards and shall
comply with all of the provisions of Labor Code Section 1776, in general. Penalties for non-
compliance with the requirements of Section 1776 may be deducted from project payments per
the requirements of Section 1776.
24. South Coast Air Quality Manaaement District's (SCAQMD) Requirements It is
SERVICE PROVIDER's responsibility that all equipment furnished and installed be in accordance
with the latest rules and regulations of the South Coast Air Quality Management District
(SCAQMD). All AGREEMENT work practices, which may have associated emissions such as
sandblasting, open field spray painting or demolition of asbestos containing components or
structures, shall comply with the appropriate rules and regulations of the SCAQMD.
25. Governina Law This AGREEMENT shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws
of the State of California and the Parties submit to jurisdiction in Orange County, in the event any
action is brought in connection with this AGREEMENT or the performance thereof.
26. Breach The waiver of either party of any breach or violation of, or default under, any
provision of this AGREEMENT, shall not be deemed a continuing waiver by such party of any
other provision or of any subsequent breach or violation of this AGREEMENT or default
thereunder. Any breach by SERVICE PROVIDER to which OCSD does not object shall not
operate as a waiver of OCSD's rights to seek remedies available to it for any subsequent breach.
27. Remedies In addition to other remedies available in law or equity, if the SERVICE
PROVIDER fails to make delivery of the goods or Services or repudiates its obligations under this
AGREEMENT, or if OCSD rejects the goods or Services or revokes acceptance of the goods or
Services, OCSD may(1) cancel the AGREEMENT; (2)recover whatever amount of the purchase
price OCSD has paid, and/or (3) "cover" by purchasing, or contracting to purchase, substitute
goods or Services for those due from SERVICE PROVIDER. In the event OCSD elects to"cover"
as described in (3), OCSD shall be entitled to recover from SERVICE PROVIDER as damages
the difference between the cost of the substitute goods or Services and the AGREEMENT price,
together with any incidental or consequential damages.
26. Dispute Resolution
26.1 In the event of a dispute as to the construction or interpretation of this AGREEMENT, or
any rights or obligations hereunder, the Parties shall first attempt, in good faith, to resolve the
dispute by mediation. The Parties shall mutually select a mediator to facilitate the resolution of
the dispute. If the Parties are unable to agree on a mediator, the mediation shall be conducted in
accordance with the Commercial Mediation Rules of the American Arbitration Agreement,through
the alternate dispute resolution procedures of Judicial Arbitration through Mediation Services of
Orange County ("JAMS"), or any similar organization or entity conducting an alternate dispute
resolution process.
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28.2 In the event the Parties are unable to timely resolve the dispute through mediation, the
issues in dispute shall be submitted to arbitration pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure,
Part 3, Title 9, Sections 1280 at seq. For such purpose, an agreed arbitrator shall be selected,
or in the absence of agreement, each party shall select an arbitrator, and those two arbitrators
shall select a third. Discovery may be conducted in connection with the arbitration proceeding
pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1283.05. The arbitrator,or three arbitrators
acting as a board, shall take such evidence and make such investigation as deemed appropriate
and shall render a written decision on the matter in question. The arbitrator shall decide each
and every dispute in accordance with the laws of the State of California. The arbitrator's decision
and award shall be subject to review for errors of fact or law in the Superior Court for the County
of Orange, with a right of appeal from any judgment issued therein.
29. Attorney's Fees If any action at law or inequity or if any proceeding in the form of an
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is necessary to enforce or interpret the terms of this
AGREEMENT, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees, costs and
necessary disbursements in addition to any other relief to which he may be entitled.
30. Survival The provisions of this AGREEMENT dealing with Payment, Warranty,
Indemnity, and Forum for Enforcement, shall survive termination or expiration of this
AGREEMENT.
31. Severability If any section, subsection, or provision of this AGREEMENT, or any
agreement or instrument contemplated hereby, or the application of such section, subsection, or
provision is held invalid, the remainder of this AGREEMENT or instrument in the application of
such section, subsection or provision to persons or circumstances other than those to which it is
held invalid, shall not be affected thereby, unless the effect of such invalidity shall be to
substantially frustrate the expectations of the Parties.
32. Damage to OCSD's Property Any of OCSD's property damaged by SERVICE
PROVIDER, any subcontractors or by the personnel of either will be subject to repair or
replacement by SERVICE PROVIDER at no cost to OCSD.
33. Disclosure SERVICE PROVIDER agrees not to disclose, to any third party, data or
information generated from this project without the prior written consent from OCSD.
34. Independent Contractor The legal relationship between the parties hereto is that of an
independent contractor, and nothing herein shall be deemed to make SERVICE PROVIDER an
OCSD employee. During the performance of this AGREEMENT, SERVICE PROVIDER and its
officers, employees, and agents shall act in an independent capacity and shall not act as OCSD's
officers, employees, or agents. SERVICE PROVIDER and its officers, employees, and agents
shall obtain no rights to any benefits which accrue to OCSD's employees.
35. Limitations upon Subcontracting and Assignment SERVICE PROVIDER shall not
delegate any duties nor assign any rights under this AGREEMENT without the prior written
consent of OCSD. Any such attempted delegation or assignment shall be void.
36. Third Party Rights Nothing in this AGREEMENT shall be construed to give any rights
or ben efts to anyone other than OCSD and SERVICE PROVIDER.
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37. Non-Liability of OCSD Officers and Emnlovees No officer or employee of OCSD shall
be personally liable to SERVICE PROVIDER, or any successor-in-interest, in the event of any
default or breach by OCSD or for any amount which may become due to SERVICE PROVIDER
or to its successor, or for breach of any obligation for the terms of this Agreement.
38. Read and Understood By signing this AGREEMENT, SERVICE PROVIDER represents
that he has read and understood the terms and conditions of the AGREEMENT.
39. Authority to Execute The persons executing this AGREEMENT on behalf of the Parties
warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this AGREEMENT and that by executing this
AGREEMENT, the Parties are formally bound.
40. Entire AGREEMENT This AGREEMENT constitutes the entire agreement of the Parties
and supersedes all prior written or oral and all contemporaneous oral agreements,
understandings, and negotiations between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof.
41. Notices All notices under this AGREEMENT must be in writing. Written notice shall be
delivered by personal service or sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return
receipt requested, or by any other overnight delivery service which delivers to the noticed
destination and provides proof of delivery to the sender. Rejection or other refusal to accept or
the inability to deliver because of changed address for which no notice was given as provided
hereunder shall be deemed to be receipt of the notice, demand or request sent. All notices shall
be effective when first received at the following addresses:
OCSD: Michelle Chewning
Senior Contracts Administrator
Orange County Sanitation District
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708-7018
SERVICE PROVIDER: Gamboa Services, DBA Corporate Image Maintenance
2116 S. Wright Street
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Each party shall provide the other party written notice of any change in address as soon as
practicable.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, intending to be legally bound, the Parties hereto have caused this
AGREEMENT to be signed by the duly authorized representatives.
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
Dated: By:
Chair, Board of Directors
Dated: By:
Clerk of the Board
Dated: By:
Contracts, Purchasing and Materials
Management Division Manager
COMPANY
Dated: By:
Print Name and Title of Officer
IRS Employer's I.D. Number
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OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Meeting Date TOBd.Of Dir.
12/02/15 12/16/15
AGENDA REPORT Item Item Number
5 9
Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Ed Torres, Director of Operations and Maintenance
SUBJECT: DIGESTER CLEANING AND DISPOSAL CONTRACT
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
A. Approve a Service Agreement with Synagro-WWT, the lowest responsive and
responsible bidder, for Digester Cleaning and Disposal, Specification No. S-2015-
71913D, for the period February 1, 2016 through January 31, 2017 for an amount
not to exceed $1,160,000, with four one-year renewal options; and
B. Approve an annual contingency of$116,000 (10%) aggregately per year.
SUMMARY
The Sanitation District performs routine digester cleaning to remove materials that build
up over time that limits process capacity as well as to assess the structural and
mechanical conditions of the digesters after cleaning.
The previous digester cleaning contract expired November 2015. Staff recommends
Synagro-WWT, Inc. be awarded the Digester Cleaning and Disposal Contract as the
lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Approving the recommendations will allow
OCSD to maintain its current goal of completing two digester cleanings per year over the
next five years.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
July 2014: Wastewater Solids Management, Inc. the lowest responsive and responsible
bidder, for Digester Cleaning and Disposal, Specification No. S-2014-60313D, for the
period August 15, 2014 through June 30, 2015 for an amount not to exceed $1,161,230;
and a contingency of$116,123 (10%).
February 2011: The Board of Directors approved a service agreement with Synagro
West, LLC, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for Digester Cleaning and
Disposal, Specification No. S-2010-467, for the period March 1, 2011 through June 20,
2011 for an amount not to exceed $451,653.52 and a contingency of$ 22,583 (5%).
The Board also approved four one-year renewal options which began July 1, 2011
through June 30, 2012 for a total amount not to exceed $1,354,960.54 per year including
an annual cost escalator of 5% of the renewal base contract.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This Contract was competitively bid with 14 prospective bidders. Three bid packages
were received by the Sanitation District and are listed below.
Bidder Total Cost
Synagro-WWT, Inc. $1,160,000.00
Denali Water Solutions $1,491,670.50
J.R. Filanc Construction Company $1,655,936.00
The bids received are based upon a unit cost per 10,000 gallons of material removed and
disposed of as well as equipment mobilization and demobilization.
CEQA
N/A
BUDGET/ PURCHASING ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE
This request complies with authority levels of the Sanitation District's Purchasing
Ordinance. This item has been budgeted. (Division 870, Object No. 54010, Line item
109). Project contingency funds will be used for this agreement.
Date of Approval Contract Amount Contingency
12/16/15 $1,160,000 $116,000
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s) may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (www.ocsd.coml with the
complete agenda package and attachments:
Digester Cleaning and Disposal Contract
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SERVICE CONTRACT
Digester Cleaning Services
Specification No. S-2015-719BD
THIS CONTRACT is made and entered into as of the date fully executed below, by and between
Orange County Sanitation District, with a principal place of business at 10844 Ellis Avenue,
Fountain Valley, CA 92708-7018 (hereinafter referred to as "OCSD") and Synagro-WWT, Inc.
with a principal place of business at 3845 Bithell Lane,Suisun City, CA 94585(hereinafter referred
to as "SERVICE PROVIDER"). OCSD and SERVICE PROVIDER are referred to herein
collectively as the "Parties" or individually as a "Party."
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, OCSD desires to retain the services of SERVICE PROVIDER for Digester Cleaning
Services"Services" as described in Exhibit"A"; and
WHEREAS, SERVICE PROVIDER submitted its proposal, dated October 6, 2015; and
WHEREAS, OCSD has chosen SERVICE PROVIDER to conduct Services in accordance with
OCSD Board of Directors' Ordinance No. OCSD-47; and
WHEREAS, at its regular meeting on December 16, 2015 the Board of Directors of OCSD, by
minute order, authorized execution of this CONTRACT between OCSD and SERVICE
PROVIDER; and
WHEREAS, SERVICE PROVIDER is qualified by virtue of experience, training, and education
and expertise to accomplish such Services,
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and mutual benefits exchanged between
the Parties, it is mutually agreed as follows:
1. Introduction
1.1 This CONTRACT and all exhibits hereto (called the "CONTRACT") is made by OCSD and
SERVICE PROVIDER. The Terms and Conditions herein exclusively govern the purchase of
Services as described in the Scope of Work, attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference as Exhibit"A".
1.2 Exhibits to this CONTRACT are incorporated by reference and made a part of this
CONTRACT as though fully set forth at length herein. Exhibits to this CONTRACT are as follows
in order of precedence:
Exhibit"A" Scope of Work and all its attachments
Exhibit"B" Bid from SERVICE PROVIDER
Exhibit"C" Acknowledgement of Insurance Requirements
Exhibits "D-1" Not Used
Exhibit 1C Labor& Materials Bond
Exhibit"L" Performance Bond
1.3 In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of this CONTRACT and
any of the provisions of the exhibits hereto, the provisions of this CONTRACT shall in all respects
govern and control.
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1.4 The provisions of this CONTRACT maybe amended or waived only by a writing executed
by authorized representatives of both Parties hereto.
1.5 The various headings in this CONTRACT are inserted for convenience only and shall not
affect the meaning or interpretation of this CONTRACT or any Paragraph or provision hereof.
1.6 The term"days",when used in the CONTRACT,shall mean calendar days, unless otherwise
noted as business days.
1.7 The term "workday". Workdays are defined as all days that are not Saturday, Sunday, or
legally observed holidays. Meetings with OCSD staff shall be scheduled from Monday through
Thursday between the hours of 8AM and 4PM. OCSD review periods shall not include legally
observed holidays.
1.8 OCSD holidays (non-working days) are as follows: New Year's Day, Lincoln's Birthday,
Presidents' Day Monday, Memorial Day Monday, Independence Day, Labor Day Monday,
Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
1.9 The term "hours", when used in this CONTRACT, shall be as defined in Exhibit"A".
1.10 SERVICE PROVIDER shall provide OCSD with all required premiums and/or overtime work
at no charge beyond the price provided under"Compensation" below.
1.11 Except as expressly provided otherwise, OCSD accepts no liability for any expenses,
losses, or action incurred or undertaken by SERVICE PROVIDER as a result of work performed
in anticipation of purchases of said services by OCSD.
2. Scope of Work Subject to the terms of this CONTRACT, SERVICE PROVIDER shall
perform the Services attached hereto and incorporated herein Exhibit"A". SERVICE PROVIDER
shall perform said Services in accordance with generally accepted industry and professional
standards.
3. Modifications to Scope of Work Requests for modifications to the Scope of Work
hereunder can be made by OCSD or SERVICE PROVIDER at any time. All modifications must
be made in writing and signed by both Parties.
4. Compensation Compensation to be paid by OCSD to SERVICE PROVIDER for the
Services under this CONTRACT fora firm fixed price of One Million One Hundred Sixty Thousand
and 00/00 Dollars ($1,160,000.00).
5. California Department of Industrial Relations(D/R)Repistradon and Record of Wailes
5.1 To the extent SERVICE PROVIDER's employees and/or its Subcontractors who will
perform Work for which Prevailing Wage Determinations have been issued by the DIR and as
more specifically defined under Labor Code Section 1720 at seq, SERVICE PROVIDER and its
Subcontractors shall comply with the registration requirements of Labor Code Section 1725.5.
Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1771.4, the Work is subject to compliance monitoring and
enforcement by the DIR.
5.2 The SERVICE PROVIDER and its Subcontractors shall maintain accurate payroll records
and shall comply with all the provisions of Labor Code Section 1776, and shall submit payroll
records to the Labor Commissioner pursuant to Labor Code 1771.4(a)(3). Penalties for non-
compliance with the requirements of Section 1776 may be deducted from progress payments per
Section 1776.
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5.3 Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1776, the SERVICE PROVIDER and its Subcontractors
shall furnish a copy of all certified payroll records to OCSD and/or general public upon request,
provided the public request is made through OCSD, the Division of Apprenticeship Standards or
the Division of Labor Enforcement of the Department of Industrial Relations.
5.4 The SERVICE PROVIDER and its Subcontractors shall comply with the job site notices
posting requirements established by the Labor Commissioner per Title 8, California Code of
Regulation Section 16461(e).
6. Payments Payments shall be made upon approval by OCSD Project Manager, or his/her
designee, of invoices submitted as described in Exhibit "A". Unit prices shall not exceed those
stated in Exhibit "B". OCSD, at its sole discretion, shall be the determining party as to whether
the work and deliverables listed below have been satisfactorily completed:
• At fifty percent (50%) completion, SERVICE PROVIDER will be paid twenty-five (25%)
of the Contract Price for Bid Item #6.
• At seventy-five percent (75%) completion, SERVICE PROVIDER will be paid an
additional twenty-five percent (25%)for Bid Item#6.
• At one hundred percent (100%)completion, SERVICE PROVIDER will be paid the final
fifty percent(50%)of Bid Item#6.
7. Invoices
7.1 OCSD shall pay within 30 days of completion and receipt and approval by OCSD Project
Manager of an itemized invoice, in a form acceptable to OCSD to enable audit of the charges
thereon. Invoices shall include the Purchase Order Number.
7.2 Invoices shall be emailed by SERVICE PROVIDER to OCSD Accounts Payable at
APStaff(a)OCSD.com and reference the following in the subject line: "INVOICE", the Purchase
Order number, the Project Manager and Specification Number.
8. Audit Rights SERVICE PROVIDER agrees that, during the term of this CONTRACT and
for a period of three (3) years after its termination, OCSD shall have access to and the right to
examine any directly pertinent books, documents, and records of SERVICE PROVIDER relating
to the invoices submitted by SERVICE PROVIDER pursuant to this CONTRACT.
9. CONTRACT Term The Services provided under this CONTRACT shall be commence on
February 1, 2016 and continue through January 31, 2017.
10. Renewals
10.1 OCSD may exercise the option to renew the Agreement for up to four (4) one-year periods
based upon the criteria set forth in the specifications, Exhibit "A", if any, under the terms and
conditions contained herein. OCSD shall make no obligation to renew nor give reason if it elects
not to renew.
10.2 Renewals may be made through the OCSD Purchase Order Process.
11. Performance Time is of the essence in the performance of this CONTRACT and the
provisions hereof.
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12. Termination
12.1 OCSD reserves the right to terminate this CONTRACT for its convenience, with or without
cause, in whole or in part, at any time, by written notice from OCSD. Upon receipt of a termination
notice, SERVICE PROVIDER shall immediately discontinue all work under this CONTRACT
(unless the notice directs otherwise). OCSD shall thereafter,within thirty(30)days, pay SERVICE
PROVIDER for work performed (cost and fee) to the date of termination. SERVICE PROVIDER
expressly waives any claim to receive anticipated profits to be earned during the uncompleted
portion of this CONTRACT. Such notice of termination shall terminate this CONTRACT and
release OCSD from any further fee, cost or claim hereunder by SERVICE PROVIDER other than
for work performed to the date of termination.
12.2 OCSD reserves the right to terminate this CONTRACT immediately upon OCSD's
determination that SERVICE PROVIDER is not meeting specification requirements, if the level of
service is inadequate, or any other default of this CONTRACT.
12.3 OCSD may also immediately cancel for default of this CONTRACT in whole or in part by
written notice to SERVICE PROVIDER:
• if SERVICE PROVIDER becomes insolvent or files a petition under the Bankruptcy Act;
or
• if SERVICE PROVIDER sells its business; or
• if SERVICE PROVIDER breaches any of the terms of this CONTRACT; or
• if total amount of compensation exceeds the amount authorized under this CONTRACT.
12.4 All OCSD property in the possession or control of SERVICE PROVIDER shall be returned
by SERVICE PROVIDER to OCSD upon demand, or at the termination of this CONTRACT,
whichever occurs first.
13. Bonds
13.1 SERVICE PROVIDER shall, before entering upon the performance of this CONTRACT,
furnish bonds (attached hereto in Exhibit"K& L")approved by OCSD's General Counsel -one in
the amount of one hundred percent(100%)of the CONTRACT price bid,to guarantee the faithful
performance of the work, and the other in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the
CONTRACT price bid, to guarantee payment of all claims for labor and materials furnished. This
CONTRACT shall not become effective until such bonds are supplied to and approved by OCSD.
Bonds must be issued by a California admitted surety insurance and must be maintained
throughout the life of the project and during the warranty period.
14. Insurance SERVICE PROVIDER and all subcontractors shall purchase and
maintain, throughout the life of this CONTRACT and any periods of warranty or
extensions, insurance in amounts equal to the requirements set forth in the signed
Acknowledgement of Insurance Requirements (attached hereto and incorporated herein
as Exhibit"C"). SERVICE PROVIDER shall not commence work under this CONTRACT
until all required insurance is obtained in a form acceptable to OCSD, nor shall SERVICE
PROVIDER allow any subcontractor to commence service pursuant to a subcontract until
all insurance required of the subcontractor has been obtained. Failure to maintain
required insurance coverage shall result in termination of this CONTRACT.
15. Indemnification and Hold Harmless Provision SERVICE PROVIDER shall assume all
responsibility for damages to property and/or injuries to persons, including accidental death,which
may arise out of or be caused by SERVICE PROVIDER's services under this CONTRACT, or by
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its subcontractor or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by SERVICE PROVIDER, and
whether such damage or injury shall accrue or be discovered before or after the termination of
the CONTRACT. Except as to the sole active negligence of or willful misconduct of OCSD,
SERVICE PROVIDER shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless OCSD, its elected and
appointed officials, officers,agents and employees,from and against any and all claims, liabilities,
damages or expenses of any nature, including attorneys' fees: (a) for injury to or death of any
person or damage to property or interference with the use of property, arising out of or in
connection with SERVICE PROVIDER's performance under the CONTRACT, and/or (b) on
account of use of any copyrighted or uncopyrighted material, composition, or process, or any
patented or unpatented invention, article or appliance, furnished or used under the CONTRACT,
and/or (c) on account of any goods and services provided under this CONTRACT. This
indemnification provision shall apply to any ads or omissions, willful misconduct, or negligent
misconduct, whether active or passive, on the part of SERVICE PROVIDER of or anyone
employed by or working under SERVICE PROVIDER. To the maximum extent permitted by law,
SERVICE PROVIDER's duty to defend shall apply whether or not such claims, allegations,
lawsuits, or proceedings have merit or are meritless, or which involve claims or allegations that
any of the parties to be defended were actively, passively, or concurrently negligent, or which
otherwise assert that the parties to be defended are responsible, in whole or in part, for any loss,
damage, or injury. SERVICE PROVIDER agrees to provide this defense immediately upon
written notice from OCSD, and with well qualified, adequately insured, and experienced legal
counsel acceptable to OCSD.
16. OCSD Safety Standards and Human Resources (HR) Policies OCSD requires all
contractors and service providers to follow and ensure their employees and all subcontractors
follow all State and Federal regulations as well as OCSD requirements while working at OCSD
locations. If during the course of this CONTRACT it is discovered that OCSD policies, safety
manuals, or contracts do not comply with State or Federal regulations then the SERVICE
PROVIDER is required to follow the most stringent regulatory requirement at no cost to
OCSD. SERVICE PROVIDER and all their employees and subcontractors, shall adhere to all
applicable OCSD Safety Standards and Human Resources Policies found at: ocsd.com, "Doc
Central" at the bottom of page, under"Safety". OCSD's Safety Standards and Human Resource
Policies are hereby incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein.
16.1 In addition to the requirements stated above, SERVICE PROVIDER shall adhere to the
following OCSD Safety requirements: SOP-102 PPE, SOP-104 Confined Space, SOP-105
LOTO, SOP-107 Hazard Communication, SOP-109 Respiratory Protection Program, SOP-113
Bloodbome Pathogen,SOP-118 Hot Work, SOP-206 Fall Protection, SOP-304 Mobile Equipment
and Traffic Control.
17. Warranties In addition to the Warranties stated in Exhibit"A", the following shall apply:
17.1 Manufacturer's standard warranty shall apply. All manufacturer warranties will begin at date
of completion of this CONTRACT.
17.2 SERVICE PROVIDER's warranty: If, within the 12-month period following completion of its
Services, OCSD informs SERVICE PROVIDER that any part of the Services fails to meet the
standards required under this CONTRACT, SERVICE PROVIDER shall, within the time agreed
to by OCSD and SERVICE PROVIDER, take all such actions as are necessary to correct or
complete the noted deficiency(ies)at SERVICE PROVIDER's sole expense.
18. Force Maleure Neither party shall be liable for delays caused by accident, flood, acts of
God, fire, labor trouble, war, acts of government or any other cause beyond its control, but said
party shall use reasonable efforts to minimize the extent of the delay. Work affected by a Force
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Majeure condition may be rescheduled by mutual consent or may be eliminated from the
CONTRACT.
19. Freight (F.O.B. Destination) SERVICE PROVIDER assumes full responsibility for all
transportation, transportation scheduling, packing, handling, insurance, and other services
associated with delivery of all products deemed necessary under this CONTRACT.
20. Familiarity with Work By executing this CONTRACT, SERVICE PROVIDER warrants
that: 1)it has investigated the work to be performed; 2) it has investigated the site of the work and
is aware of all conditions there; and 3) it understands the facilities, difficulties and restrictions of
the work under this CONTRACT. Should the SERVICE PROVIDER discover any latent or
unknown conditions materially differing from those inherent in the work or as represented by
OCSD, it shall immediately inform OCSD of this and shall not proceed, except at SERVICE
PROVIDER's risk, until written instructions are received from OCSD.
21. Regulatory Requirements SERVICE PROVIDER shall perform all work under this
CONTRACT in strict conformance with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory
requirements including, but not limited to, 40 CFR 122, 123, 124, 257, 258, 260, 261, and 503,
Title 22, 23, and California Water Codes Division 2.
22. Licenses, Permits. Ordinances and Regulations SERVICE PROVIDER represents and
warrants to OCSD that it has obtained all licenses, permits, qualification and approvals of
whatever nature that are legally required to engage in this work. Any and all fees required by
State, County, City and/or municipal laws, codes and/or tariffs that pertain to work performed
under the terms of this CONTRACT will be paid by SERVICE PROVIDER.
23. Applicable Laws and Regulations SERVICE PROVIDER shall comply with all applicable
federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. SERVICE PROVIDER also agrees to
indemnify and hold harmless from any and all damages and liabilities assessed against OCSD
as a result of SERVICE PROVIDER's noncompliance therewith. Any permission required by law
to be included herein shall be deemed included as a part of this CONTRACT whether or not
specifically referenced.
24. Contractor's Employees Compensation
24.1 Davis-Bacon Act—Not Used
24.2 General Prevailing Rate — OCSD has been advised by the State of California Director of
Industrial Relations of its determination of the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the
general prevailing rate for legal holiday and overtime work in the locality in which the work is to
be performed for each craft or type of work needed to execute this CONTRACT, and copies of
the same are on file in the office of the engineer of OCSD. The SERVICE PROVIDER agrees
that not less than said prevailing rates shall be paid to workers employed on this CONTRACT as
required by Labor Code Section 1774 of the Stale of California. Per California Labor Code 1773.2,
OCSD will have on file copies of the prevailing rate of per diem wages at its principal office and
at each job site, which shall be made available to any interested party upon request.
24.3 Forfeiture For Violation - SERVICE PROVIDER shall, as a penalty to OCSD, forfeit fifty
dollars ($50.00) for each calendar day or portion thereof for each worker paid (either by the
SERVICE PROVIDER or any subcontractor under it) less than the prevailing rate of per diem
wages as set by the Director of Industrial Relations, in accordance with Sections 1770-1780 of
the California Labor Code for the work provided for in this CONTRACT, all in accordance with
Section 1775 of the Labor Code of the State of California.
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24.4 Apprentices—Sections 1777.5, 1777.6, 1777.7 of the Labor Code of the State of California,
regarding the employment of apprentices are applicable to this CONTRACT and the SERVICE
PROVIDER shall comply therewith if the prime contract involves thirty thousand dollars
($30,000.00)or more or twenty (20)working days or more; or if contracts of specialty contractors
not bidding for work through the general or prime Contractor are two thousand dollars ($2,000.00)
or more or five (5)working days or more.
24.5 Workday — In the performance of this CONTRACT, not more than eight (8) hours shall
constitute a day's work,and the SERVICE PROVIDER shall not require more than eight(8) hours
of labor in a day from any person employed by him hereunder except as provided under General
Prevailing Rate above. SERVICE PROVIDER shall conform to Article 3, Chapter 1, Part 7
(Section 1810 et seq.)of the Labor Code of the State of California and shall forfeit to OCSD as a
penalty, the sum of twenty five dollars ($25.00)for each worker employed in the execution of this
CONTRACT by SERVICE PROVIDER or any subcontractor for each calendar day during which
any worker is required or permitted to labor more than eight (8) hours in any one calendar day
and forty(40) hours in any one week in violation of said Article. SERVICE PROVIDER shall keep
an accurate record showing the name and actual hours worked each calendar day and each
calendar week by each worker employed by SERVICE PROVIDER in connection with the project.
24.6 Record of Wages; Inspection - SERVICE PROVIDER agrees to maintain accurate payroll
records showing the name, address, social security number,work classification, straight-time and
overtime hours worked each day and week, and the actual per diem wages paid to each
journeyman, apprentice, worker or other employee employed by it in connection with the project
and agrees to require that each of its subcontractors do the same. All payroll records shall be
certified as accurate by the applicable SERVICE PROVIDER or subcontractor or its agent having
authority over such matters. SERVICE PROVIDER further agrees that its payroll records and
those of its subcontractors shall be available to the employee or employee's representative, the
Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, and the Division of Apprenticeship Standards and shall
comply with all of the provisions of Labor Code Section 1776, in general. Penalties for non-
compliance with the requirements of Section 1776 may be deducted from project payments per
the requirements of Section 1776.
25. South Coast Air Quality Management District's (SCAQMD) Requirements It is
SERVICE PROVIDER's responsibility that all equipment furnished and installed be in accordance
with the latest rules and regulations of the South Coast Air Quality Management District
(SCAQMD). All CONTRACT work practices, which may have associated emissions such as
sandblasting, open field spray painting or demolition of asbestos containing components or
structures, shall comply with the appropriate rules and regulations of the SCAQMD.
26. Governing Law This CONTRACT shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of
the State of California and the Parties submit to jurisdiction in Orange County, in the event any
action is brought in connection with this CONTRACT or the performance thereof.
27. Breach The waiver of either party of any breach or violation of, or default under, any
provision of this CONTRACT, shall not be deemed a continuing waiver by such party of any other
provision or of any subsequent breach or violation of this CONTRACT or default thereunder. Any
breach by SERVICE PROVIDER to which OCSD does not object shall not operate as a waiver of
OCSD's rights to seek remedies available to it for any subsequent breach.
28. Remedies In addition to other remedies available in law or equity, if the SERVICE
PROVIDER fails to make delivery of the goods or Services or repudiates its obligations under this
CONTRACT, or if OCSD rejects the goods or Services or revokes acceptance of the goods or
Services, OCSD may (1) cancel the CONTRACT; (2) recover whatever amount of the purchase
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price OCSD has paid, and/or (3) 'cover' by purchasing, or contracting to purchase, substitute
goods or Services for those due from SERVICE PROVIDER. In the event OCSD elects to"cover"
as described in (3), OCSD shall be entitled to recover from SERVICE PROVIDER as damages
the difference between the cost of the substitute goods or Services and the CONTRACT price,
together with any incidental or consequential damages.
29. Dispute Resolution
29.1 In the event of a dispute as to the construction or interpretation of this CONTRACT, or any
rights or obligations hereunder, the Parties shall first attempt, in good faith, to resolve the dispute
by mediation. The Parties shall mutually select a mediator to facilitate the resolution of the
dispute. If the Parties are unable to agree on a mediator, the mediation shall be conducted in
accordance with the Commercial Mediation Rules of the American Arbitration Agreement,through
the alternate dispute resolution procedures of Judicial Arbitration through Mediation Services of
Orange County ("JAMS"), or any similar organization or entity conducting an alternate dispute
resolution process.
29.2 In the event the Parties are unable to timely resolve the dispute through mediation, the
issues in dispute shall be submitted to arbitration pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure,
Part 3, Title 9, Sections 1280 at seq. For such purpose, an agreed arbitrator shall be selected,
or in the absence of agreement, each party shall select an arbitrator, and those two arbitrators
shall select a third. Discovery may be conducted in connection with the arbitration proceeding
pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1283.05. The arbitrator,or three arbitrators
acting as a board, shall take such evidence and make such investigation as deemed appropriate
and shall render a written decision on the matter in question. The arbitrator shall decide each
and every dispute in accordance with the laws of the State of California. The arbitrator's decision
and award shall be subject to review for errors of fact or law in the Superior Court for the County
of Orange, with a right of appeal from any judgment issued therein.
30. Attomev's Fees If any action at law or inequity or if any proceeding in the form of an
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is necessary to enforce or interpret the terms of this
CONTRACT, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees, costs and
necessary disbursements in addition to any other relief to which he may be entitled.
31. Survival The provisions of this CONTRACT dealing with Payment, Warranty, Indemnity,
and Forum for Enforcement, shall survive termination or expiration of this CONTRACT.
32. Severability If any section, subsection, or provision of this CONTRACT, or any agreement
or instrument contemplated hereby, or the application of such section, subsection, or provision is
held invalid, the remainder of this CONTRACT or instrument in the application of such section,
subsection or provision to persons or circumstances other than those to which it is held invalid,
shall not be affected thereby, unless the effect of such invalidity shall be to substantially frustrate
the expectations of the Parties.
33. Damaae to OCSD's Property Any of OCSD's property damaged by SERVICE PROVIDER
any subcontractors or by the personnel of either will be subject to repair or replacement by
SERVICE PROVIDER at no cost to OCSD.
34. Disclosure SERVICE PROVIDER agrees not to disclose, to any third party, data or
information generated from this project without the prior written consent from OCSD.
35. Independent Contractor The legal relationship between the parties hereto is that of an
independent contractor, and nothing herein shall be deemed to make SERVICE PROVIDER an
OCSD employee. During the performance of this CONTRACT, SERVICE PROVIDER and its
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officers, employees, and agents shall act in an independent capacity and shall not act as OCSD's
officers, employees, or agents. SERVICE PROVIDER and its officers, employees, and agents
shall obtain no rights to any benefits which accrue to OCSD's employees.
36. Limitations upon Subcontracting and Assignment SERVICE PROVIDER shall not
delegate any duties nor assign any rights under this CONTRACT without the prior written consent
of OCSD. Any such attempted delegation or assignment shall be void.
37. Third Party Rights Nothing in this CONTRACT shall be construed to give any rights or
benefits to anyone other than OCSD and SERVICE PROVIDER.
38. Non-Liability of OCSD Officers and Employees No officer or employee of OCSD shall
be personally liable to SERVICE PROVIDER, or any successor-in-interest, in the event of any
default or breach by OCSD or for any amount which may become due to SERVICE PROVIDER
or to its successor, or for breach of any obligation for the terms of this Agreement.
39. Read and Understood By signing this CONTRACT, SERVICE PROVIDER represents that
he has read and understood the terms and conditions of the CONTRACT.
40. Authority to Execute The persons executing this CONTRACT on behalf of the Parties
warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this CONTRACT and that by executing this
CONTRACT, the Parties are formally bound.
41. Entire Contract This CONTRACT constitutes the entire agreement of the Parties and
supersedes all prior written or oral and all contemporaneous oral agreements, understandings,
and negotiations between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof.
42. Notices All notices under this CONTRACT must be in writing. Written notice shall be
delivered by personal service or sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return
receipt requested, or by any other overnight delivery service which delivers to the noticed
destination and provides proof of delivery to the sender. Rejection or other refusal to accept or
the inability to deliver because of changed address for which no notice was given as provided
hereunder shall be deemed to be receipt of the notice, demand or request sent. All notices shall
be effective when first received at the following addresses:
OCSD: Michelle Chewning
Senior Contracts Administrator
Orange County Sanitation District
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708-7018
SERVICE PROVIDER: Synagro-WWT, Inc.
3845 Bithell Lane
Suisun City, CA 94585
Each party shall provide the other party written notice of any change in address as soon as
practicable.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, intending to be legally bound, the Parties hereto have caused this
CONTRACT to be signed by the duly authorized representatives.
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
Dated: By:
Chair, Board of Directors
Dated: By:
Clerk of the Board
Dated: By:
Contracts, Purchasing and Materials
Management Division Manager
COMPANY
Dated: By:
Print Name and Title of Officer
IRS Employer's I.D. Number
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OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Meeting pate TOBd.O(DII.
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AGENDA REPORT Item Number Item Number
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Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Nick Arhontes, P.E., Director of Facilities Support Services
SUBJECT: 2015 AUDIT REPORT OF OCSD'S SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
MANAGEMENT PLAN
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file the 2015 Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR) for Sanitary Sewer
System Management Plan Audit Report dated July 31, 2015.
SUMMARY
The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) requires us to perform an internal
audit of our Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) and WDR compliance efforts
every two years. The SSMP is Orange County Sanitation District's (OCSD) plan for
management, maintenance, and operation of our sewer system.
Attached is a copy of the audit which reviews the period from January 1, 2013 through
December 31, 2014. This latest audit assesses whether OCSD is completing the
requirements of our SSMP, identifies any deficiencies found, and recommends
corrective actions. In addition, the audit provides an evaluation of SSMP effectiveness
and best practices. HDR, Inc. was selected by OCSD to conduct the audit which
included staff interviews and field/site visits. OCSD will use the audit results to maintain
SSMP compliance.
The results of the audit found (1) noncompliance issue, (16) conformance deficiencies,
and (15) opportunities. The one noncompliance issue was related to having easily
available and organized documentation of changes to the SSMP since the last
certification of our SSMP. This requirement went into effect as a result of the State's
Order that changed on September 9, 2013. To address the non-compliance item, staff
will create an electronic log to track SSMP changes in one location. Staff is addressing
the other audit findings and will address the recommended corrective or improvement
actions and conformance deficiencies no later than March 2016.
The findings of this two-year internal audit are not significant enough to require the
Board to recertify or reapprove the updated SSMP. The current edition of our SSMP is
posted on our website for public awareness.
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PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
March 2012 - Board of Directors approved the Sewer System Management Plan dated
March 28, 2012.
May 2009 - Board of Directors approved the Sewer System Management Plan dated
May 1, 2009.
October 2008 - Board of Directors received and filed the SSMP Compliance Status
Report dated September 24, 2008.
July 2007 - Board of Directors approved the SSMP Development Plan and Schedule.
October 2006 - Board of Directors approved the development and implementation of a
compliance program with the Sanitary Sewer System WDR Order.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
None
CEQA
N/A
BUDGET / PURCHASING ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE
N/A
ATTACHMENTS
The following attachment(s) maybe viewed on-line at the OCSD website (Mm w.ocsd.com) with the
complete agenda package and attachments:
Final WDR Audit Report dated July 31, 2015
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FINAL WDR/SSMP Audit Report IMP
Orange County Sanitation District WDR/SSMP Audit
Subject: 2013-2014 WDR/SSMP Audit Report
Prepared for: MarcoPolo Velasco-OCSD
Prepared by: Michael Flores, David Spencer,Jennifer Duffy-HDR
Reviewed by: Eric Scherch- HDR
Date: July 31, 2015
Purpose
The purpose of this document is to report the results of the Waste Discharge Requirements
(WDR) Audit conducted for the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD/District) covering
Calendar Years (CY) 2013 and CY 2014. This report was prepared pursuant to the
requirements included in the State Water Resources Control Board Order No. 2006-0003 —
Statewide General Waste Discharge Requirements for Sanitary Sewer Systems (WDR). The
audit requirements are:
As part of the Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP), the Enrollee shall conduct periodic
internal audits, appropriate to the size of the system and the number of SSOs. At a minimum,
these audits must occur every two years and a report must be prepared and kept on file. This
audit shall focus on evaluating the effectiveness of the SSMP and the Enrollee's compliance
with the SSMP requirements identified in this subsection (D.13), including identification of any
deficiencies in the SSMP and steps to correct them."
This audit serves as the District's 2015 SSMP audit. The District is in compliance with the SSMP
Program Audit element.
Background
The District is a regional sewer agency formed to address the need for sewage collection,
treatment, and disposal for 23 cities in Orange County. The District is responsible for operation
and maintenance of a sanitary sewer system that includes 366.5 miles of regional interceptor
and trunk sewers; 196.5 miles of smaller gravity sewer mains serving the City of Tustin and
other unincorporated areas of Orange County; and 15 outlying lifupump stations. The District is
in the process of reviewing ownership of regional sewers and in cases where regional sewer
convey flows from only one agency, the District has initiated a process to transfer ownership of
these sewers back to the appropriate satellite agency. The District is not responsible for
maintenance of sewer laterals. The District Board adopted an updated version of the SSMP on
March 28, 2012.
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WDR/SSMP Audit
This audit reviews the period between January 1, 2013 and December 31, 2014 and is the third
WDR Audit performed to meet WDR requirements for completion of an audit a minimum of once
every two years. The previous audit was completed on April 25, 2013, ahead of the May 2, 2013
deadline. This audit assesses the current state of WDR compliance with the provisions included
in the WDR including Provision D.13, identifies any deficiencies found in the SSMP, and
recommends corrective actions. In addition, the audit provides an evaluation of SSMP
effectiveness. The District intends to use the audit results to maintain SSMP compliance and
performance in reducing sewer overflows.
HDR conducted the audit on behalf of the District through a series of meetings with District staff
involved with implementation of activities required by provisions included in Provision D.13 of
the WDR. The HDR Audit Team members and District staff supporting the audit interviews and
audit process are identified in Table 1 and Table 2.
Table 1:WDR Audit Team Members
Team Member Organization Role
MarcoPolo Velasco OCSD WDR Audit Project Manager& Subject
Matter Expert
Michael Flores HDR Lead Auditor
David Spencer HDR Technical Expert, Asset Management
Jennifer Duffy HDR Technical Expert, System Evaluation and
Capacity Assurance Plan
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Table 2:WDR Audit Interviewees
Name SSMP Role
Alex Rampley Information and Data Management
Becky Brooks Standard Operating Procedures Data Management
Dean Fisher Engineering Manager
Dindo Carrillo Senior Environmental Specialist; Responsible for SSO Reporting
Erik Stratmoen Lead Mechanic, Collection Facilities Operations and Maintenance
Ingrid Hellebrand Responsible for Communications Program
James Cabral Maintenance Supervisor, Collection Facilities O&M
John Gonzalez Maintenance Supervisor, Collection Facilities O&M; Legally
Responsible Official
Juston Fenton Associate Engineer, Collection Facilities Contracts and
Engineering Services
Kathleen Millea Manager, Engineering Planning
Larry Jones Information and Data Management
MarcoPolo Associate Engineer, SSMP Audit Project Manager
Velasco
Mark Esquer Manager, Collection Facilities and Support Services; Authorized
Representative
Merrill Seiler Principal Environmental Specialist; Responsible for FOG Program
Michael Dorman Enigneering Supervisor
Michele Farmer Principal Environmental Specialist; Responsible to update SSMP
audit status in ECAP
Mike White Capital Improvement Funding
Nick Arhontes Director, Facilities Support Services; Legally Responsible Official
Peggy Echavarria Executive Assistant, Facilities Support Services
Robert Michaels IT Supervisor
Santiago Escobar Supervisor, Reliability
Terry Kris Supervisor—Construction Inspection
Victoria Raymond Control Center Staff
Wendy Smith Collection System Capital Improvement Planning and Asset
Management
William Cassidy Engineering Supervisor, Collection Facilities Contracts and
Engineering Services; WDR Subject Matter Expert; Responsble
for SSMP Audits
SSMP audit interviews were performed over a three-week period starting on May 19, 2015 and
concluding on June 22, 2015. The order of the audit interviews, WDR provision audited, and
District staff interviewed is documented in Table 3:
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Table 3:Audit Meeting Attendees
Date WDR Topics Interviewees
Provision
Section
5/19/15 D.13 (i) Goal Nick Arhontes
D.13 (ii) Organization
D.13 (iii) Legal Authority
6/8/15 D.13 (vii) FOG Control Program Merrill Seiler
Mike Zedek
6/8/15 D.13 (viii) System Evaluation and Capacity Kathleen Millea
Assurance Plan Wendy Smith
6/8/15 D.13 (iv) O&M Program—Funding and Mike White
Adequate Resources and
Accounting Practices
6/9/15 D.13 (vi) Overflow Emergency Response Victoria Raymond
Plan Reporting Dindo Carrillo
6/9/15 D.13 (iv) O&M Program - Information and William Cassidy
Data Management, Decision- Alex Rampley
Making —Small Diameter
Contractor Cleaning and CCTV
6/9/15 D.13 (iv) O&M Program Standard Becky Brooks
Procedures
6/15/15 D.13 (vi) Overflow Emergency Response James Cabral
Plan—Response, Containment, Erik Stratmoen
Clean-up Mark Esquer
6/15/15 D.13 (iv) Operation and Maintenance John Gonzalez
Program—OCSD Cleaning and James Cabral
Inspection Crew
6/15/15 D.13 (iv) Operation and Maintenance Juston Fenton
Program— Field Visit— William Cassidy
Contractor Cleaning Crew
6/15/15 D.13 (v) Design and Performance Dean Fisher
Provisions Mike Dorman
Terry Kris
6/22/15 D.13 (x) Monitoring, Measurement, and William Cassidy
Program Modifications Michele Farmer
SSMP Program Audit MarcoPolo Velasco
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Date WDR Topics Interviewees
Provision
Section
6/22/15 D.13 (iv) O&M Program—Information and William Cassidy
Data Management—Large Wendy Smith
Diameter Inspection, John Gonzalez
Assessment, and Decision- James Cabral
Making Juston Fenton
6/22/15 D.13 (iv) O&M Program—Information and John Gonzalez
Data Management— In-House James Cabral
Cleaning PM for Large and Small Juston Fenton
Diameter Pipes Robert Michaels
6/22/15 D.13 (iv) O&M Program—Information and John Gonzalez
Data Management—Pump James Cabral
Station O&M, RCM, Inspection, Santiago Escobar
Condition Assessment, and R&R Juston Fenton
Decision-Making
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Evaluation of SSMP Effectiveness
Overall, based on analysis of the sanitary sewer overflow(SSO) trends over the past two years
and the results of the SSMP audit, the overall program for managing the sewer system has
been effective and continues to operate at a high level of performance. The District has
maintained a SSO rate averaging less than 1.02 SSOs per 100 miles of sewer pipelines per
year consistently over the past two years as indicated by the 12-month rolling average SSO rate
over that period. Over the last five years, the District has consistently operated below 1.39
SSOs per 100 miles per year as shown in Figure 1.
Sewer Overflow Performance
The primary measure of the effectiveness of the SSMP is sewer overflow performance. This
section reviews the District's recent sewer overflow performance through analysis of the sewer
overflow data reported to the State Water Resource Control Board (SWRCB) California
Integrated Water Quality System (CIWQS)SSO database.
Sanitary Sewer Overflow Rate
Over the past two calendar years the District has experienced seven (7) sanitary sewer
overflows and achieved an average SSO rate of 0.59 SSOs per 100 miles of sewer pipelines
per year from Calendar Year 2013 through Calendar Year 2014. The District operates within the
Regional Water Quality Control Board's Santa Ana Region, otherwise known as Region 8. This
SSO rate is well below the average annual SSO rate during the same period of the other fifty-
two (52) Region 8 agencies that do not have sewer lateral responsibility. Figure 1 shows the
12-month rolling average of SSOs per 100 miles of pipelines per year from January 2010
through May 2015.
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Figure 1:12-Month Rolling Average of SSOs per 100 Miles of Sewer Pipelines per Year
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One observation to note is the SSO performance of the local sewer system versus the regional
sewer system. The local sewer system is defined as the sewer systems serving the City of
Tustin and unincorporated areas of Orange County. The regional sewer system includes the
trunk pipelines, interceptors, and pump stations conveying flows from tributary sewer systems to
the treatment plant. Over the past two years, the District has maintained a 12-month rolling
average SSO rate ranging between 0.45 to 1.36 SSOs per 100 miles, which is a high level of
performance for this size class of sewers. This level of SSO performance in the local sewer
system is accomplished through a combination of an aggressive 12-month cleaning cycle,
focused 3-month and 6-month holspot cleaning, and CCTV inspection in the local sewer system
for condition assessment and quality control of contractor cleaning activities. During that same
period, OCSD has achieved an 12-month rolling average SSO rate ranging between 0 to 0.82
SSOs per 100 miles per year in the regional sewer system. The SSO rate in the regional system
has increased recently due to operator error, construction bypassing practices, and
infrastructure condition-related failure.
Number and Size of Sewer Overflows
During the period between January 1, 2013 and December 31, 2014, the District experienced
seven (7) SSOs with four(4)SSOs occurring in local sewer gravity mainlines and three (3)
SSOs occurring in the regional sewer system. Over the past five years, the District has
experienced 22 SSOs. Over the past five years, the average SSO volume for SSOs in the local
sewers has averaged at less than 400 gallons per SSO. In the last two years, this average has
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decreased to approximately 200 gallons per SSO. SSO volume from the regional system varies
widely from year to year and has averaged approximately 800 gallons per SSO over the last five
years. The number and volume of SSOs in the local and regional system can be seen in Figure
2.
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In the past five years, 16 out of 22 SSOs (73 percent) had volumes of less than 1,000 gallons.
Of the six (6) SSOs larger than 1,000 gallons, five (5) occurred prior to 2013. OCSD did not
experience any SSO greater than 1,000 gallons in CY 2013. Table 4 shows the number and
size of all SSOs occurring in the OCSD sewer system between CY 2010 through CY 2014. It
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should be noted that OCSD only experienced one SSO in Calendar Year 2013, which is an
outstanding achievement.
Table 4: Number and Size of All OCSD SSOs from CY 2010 through CY 2014
Size of SSO(gallons) CY 2010 CY2011 CY2012 CY2013 CY2014 TOTAL
Greater than 10,000 0 0 0 0 0 0
From 1,000 to 9,999 2 0 3 0 1 6
From 100 to 999 1 2 0 1 4 8
From 10 to 99 2 2 2 0 1 7
From 1 to 9 0 0 1 0 0 1
Total 5 4 6 1 6 22
Causes of SSOs
SSOs caused by roots (7), grease (3), and debris (2)accounted for approximately 55 percent of
SSOs occurring from the District's sewer system between January 1, 2010 and December 31,
2014 as shown in Table 5. Of the remaining ten (10) SSOs, three (3)were caused by pump
station-related issues, four(4)were caused by construction-related issues, and one was caused
by structural failure, one was caused by operator error, and one occurred due to an
undetermined cause.
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Table 5:Causes of OCSD SSOs(1/112010-1213112014)
Cause of SSO Number Number Total Percent of Total
of SSO of SSOS Number
In Local in of SSOs
System Regional
System
Blockage: AW
Roots 7 0 7 31.8
Grease 3 0 3 13.6
Debris 1 1 2 9.1
Subtotal for Blocka 17 1 12
Pump Station-Related 0 3 3 13.6
Construction-Related 1 3 4 18.2
Structural 0 1 1 4.5
Operator Error 0 1 1 4.5
Unknown 1 0 1 4.5
Capacity-related 0 0 0 0.0
TOTAL(ALL) 13 9 22 100%
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Review of Effectiveness of SSMP and Audit Narrative
The following sections focus on evaluating the effectiveness of each chapter of the SSMP and
provide a narrative of the audit findings.
Chapter 1 —Prohibitions and Provisions
WDR Requirement: The WDR does not require this section to be part of the SSMP.
Audit Finding: This chapter explicitly documents all of the prohibitions and provisions included
in the WDR and provides a means for the District Board to acknowledge and approve all
provisions and prohibitions included in the WDR, not just Provision D.13 that requires the
development and implementation of the SSMP.
Chapter 2- Goal
WDR Requirement: The goal of the Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) is to provide a
plan and schedule to properly manage, operate, and maintain all parts of the sanitary sewer
system. This will help reduce and prevent SSOs, as well as mitigate any SSOs that do occur.
Audit Finding: As stated in the OCSD SSMP, the goal of the SSMP is to provide a plan and
schedule for measures to be implemented to prevent SSOs. Overall, the programs, plans,
systems, and practices the District employs to manage, operate, and maintain the sewer system
resulted in a 12-month rolling average SSO rate that consistently remained at or below 1.19
SSOs per 100 miles of pipelines per year over the last two years. This indicates the District has
been effective with achieving this goal. The District is in compliance with the Goal element
requirement of WDR Provision D.13.
Chapter 3—Organization
WDR Requirement: The Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) must identify.,
a. The name of the responsible or authorized representative as described in Section J of
this Order.
b. The names and telephone numbers for management, administrative, and maintenance
positions responsible for implementing specific measures in the SSMP program. The SSMP
must identify lines of authority through an organization chart or similar document with a narrative
explanation; and
C. The chain of communication for reporting SSOs, from receipt of a complaint or other
information, including the person responsible for reporting SSOs to the State and Regional
Water Board and other agencies if applicable (such as County Health Officer, County
Environmental Health Agency, Regional Water Board, and/or State Office of Emergency
Services (OES)).
Audit Finding: The District is in compliance with the Organization element requirement of WDR
Provision D.13. The District has assigned roles and responsibilities for development and
implementation of specific measures in the SSMP program. The audit did discover the following
minor issues with the SSMP Chapter 3 organization and related appendices:
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1. Titles in the Appendic C - SSMP Program Organizational Chart are not the same as
used in the Appendix C- Organizational Narrative, which causes confusion.
2. An additional position (i.e., Engineering Supervisor, Collection Facilities Division or
designee of the LRO) is included in the Appendix C - Organizational Narrative that is not
included in the SSMP Program Organizational Chart. This position is the WDR Subject
Matter Expert as defined in the District's Environmental Auditing Procedure TS-ECRA-
SOP-011 included as Appendix X1 of the SSMP and is responsible for managing the
WDRISSMP audit.
3. The Organizational Narrative incorrectly identifies the Principal Environmental Specialist
— Management Services Team as responsible for the SSMP audit, yet this position is
only responsible for updating the status of the audit in ECAP. The District should update
the Organization Narrative and SSMP Program Organizational Chart to reflect these
responsibilities.
4. James Cabral's and Wendy Smith's positions are not represented on the SSMP
Program Organizational Chart or the Organizational Narrative. Based on the audit, these
are key positions and should be represented. James Cabral's position is responsible for
pump station maintenance. Wendy Smith's position is responsible for collection system
asset management.
One of the key positions identified in the Organizational Narrative is the Engineering Supervisor,
Collection Facilities Division. This is the position responsible for leading stakeholders to review
and modify the program and measurement tools. This position is also responsible for audit
closure, which in the past was documented with an audit closure memorandum documenting all
of the decisions and corrective actions resulting from the previous audit. The person previously
assigned to this position moved to a different position in the OCSD organization and the
responsibilities appear not to have transferred in the process. This resulted in several outcomes:
1. Internal Stakeholder Meetings did not occur after the last audit resulting in reduced
accountability for addressing identified program deficiencies and updating of the SSMP.
2. The Audit Closeout Memo in Appendix Y was not updated after the 2013 WDR Audit. It
is not clear whether or how the audit findings from the previous audit were addressed.
3. The SSMP was last certified in March 2012. The amended Monitoring and Reporting
Program (Order No. WQ 2013-0058-EXEC) requires documentation of SSMP updates.
Records are not attached to the SSMP documenting all changes made to the SSMP
since its last certification indicating when subsections were changed or updated and who
authorized the change or update.
Appendix P of the SSMP contains a SSO Response Flow Chart and SSO Notification
Procedures clearly documenting the chain of communication and notifications.
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Chapter 4— Legal Authority
WDR Requirement: Each Enrollee must demonstrate, through sanitary sewer system use
ordinances, service agreements, or other legally binding procedures, that it possesses the
necessary legal authority to:
a. Prevent illicit discharges into its sanitary sewer system (examples may include 1/1,
stormwater, chemical dumping, unauthorized debris and cut roots, etc.);
b. Require that sewers and connections be property designed and constructed;
C. Ensure access for maintenance, inspection, or repairs for portions of the lateral owned
or maintained by the Public Agency;
d. Limit the discharge of fats, oils, and grease and other debris that may cause blockages,
and
e. Enforce any violation of its sewer ordinances.
Audit Finding: The District is in compliance with the Legal Authority requirement of the WDR
Provision D.13. The District has ordinances and design guidelines providing the District with the
authority to prevent illicit discharges, require sewers be properly designed, limit discharge of
fats, oils, and grease, and enforce violations of sewer ordinances. Table 6 identifies linkages to
the District Ordinances and Engineering Design Guidelines for each of the legal authority
requirements.
Section 4.1 (c) of the SSMP discusses access for maintenance, inspection, or repairs for
portions of the lateral owned by OCSD. This section misses an opportunity to clearly state that
the District does not own and is not responsible for maintenance of the laterals connecting
private buildings to local sewers and therefore does not require access for maintenance,
inspection, or repairs of those laterals.
OCSD claims responsibility for maintaining and repairing the first four feet of local satellite
agency pipelines connecting to OCSD sewers. In most cases, a satellite agency's pipeline
connects to the District's sewer system at an OCSD structure providing the District with access
to the portion of local agency sewer OCSD is responsible for maintaining and repairing.
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Table 6:Summary of OCSD Legal Authorities
Requirement District Engineering Design Meets
Ordinances Guidelines or WDR
Connection Permit Require-
ments?
GENERAL
Prevent illicit discharges into the wastewater OCSD-39,201 Yes
collection system
Limit the discharge of fats, oils, and grease OCSD-25,2.2 Yes
and other debris that may cause blockages
Require that sewers and connection be Chapter 12.2& 12.3 Yes
properly designed and constructed
Require proper installation, testing, and Chapter 12.4 Yes
inspection of new and rehabilitated sewers Project specs for
rehabilitated sewers
LATERALS
Clearly define District responsibility and District references Sewer Connection Yes
policies California Civil Application and Permit
Code 831. for Construction
Ensure access for maintenance, inspection, or Not applicable. District does not own, operate, or
repairs for portions of the service lateral maintain any portion of service laterals connecting
owned or maintained by the District private buildings to local sewers.
Control infiltration and inflow (1/1) from private OCSD-39,203 Yes
service laterals
FOG SOURCE CONTROL
Installation of grease removal device(GRE) OCSD-25, 2.5 Yes
Design standards for GRE OCSD-25,4.2-4.3 Yes
Maintenance and BMP requirements OCSD-25, 2.4& Yes
3.3 &4.5-4.6
Record keeping and reporting OCSD-25, 3.3& Yes
5.1
Authority to inspect grease producing facilities OCSD-25, 5.2-5.3 as
ENFORCEMENT
Enforce any violations of sewer ordinances OCSD-25,Article Sewer Connection Yes
6 Application Permit for
Construction
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Chapter 5—Operation and Maintenance Program
WDR Requirement: The Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) must include those
elements listed below that are appropriate and applicable to the Enrollee's system:
a. Maintain an up-to-date map of the sanitary sewer system, showing all gravity line
segments and manholes, pumping facilities, pressure pipes and valves, and applicable
stormwater conveyance facilities;
b. Describe routine preventive operation and maintenance activities by staff and
contractors, including a system for scheduling regular maintenance and cleaning of the sanitary
sewer system with more frequent cleaning and maintenance targeted at known problem areas.
The Preventative Maintenance (PM)program should have a system to document scheduled and
conducted activities, such as work orders;
C. Develop a rehabilitation and replacement plan to identify and prioritize system
deficiencies and implement short-term and long-term rehabilitation actions to address each
deficiency. The program should include regular visual and TV inspections of manholes and
sewer pipes, and a system for ranking the condition of sewer pipes and scheduling
rehabilitation. Rehabilitation and replacement should focus on sewer pipes that are at risk of
collapse or prone to more frequent blockages due to pipe defects. Finally, the rehabilitation and
replacement plan should include a capital improvement plan that addresses proper
management and protection of the infrastructure assets. The plan shall include a time schedule
for implementing the short- and long-term plans plus a schedule for developing the funds
needed for the capital improvement plan;
d. Provide training on a regular basis for staff in sanitary sewer system operations and
maintenance, and require contractors to be appropriately trained;and
e. Provide equipment and replacement part inventories, including identification of critical
replacement parts.
Audit Finding: The District is in compliance with the Operation and Maintenance Program
element of WDR Provision D.13. The primary measure of the effectiveness of the operation and
maintenance program is SSO performance improvements over time. The District has sustained
a 12-month rolling average SSO rate in the sewer system of less than 1.39 SSOs per 100 miles
of sewer pipelines per year over the last five years, placing OCSD in the category of high-
performing sewer systems. The Operation and Maintenance Program is a key contributor to the
high level of SSO performance achieved in the last five years through the following efforts:
• An aggressive sewer cleaning program in the local sewer system focusing on
pipelines with historical maintenance issues and cleaning of all pipes less than or
equal to 39 inches in diameter at least once per year;
o Cleaning of known trouble spot sewer segments on a 1-month or 3-month
cleaning schedule.
o Quality control inspections of up to 30 percent of segments cleaned by the
contractor.
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• A five-year cleaning cycle for all regional sewers, less than or equal to 42-inch
diameter, and more frequent cleaning of known problem regional sewer pipe
segments. Trouble spots and siphons are cleaned every 4 weeks to 3 months based
on historical cleaning needs, which may include pipe segments larger than 42-inch
diameter.
• CCTV inspection of all pipes with sewer overflows, blockages, or severe
maintenance issues to determine an appropriate maintenance strategy and identify
repair or rehabilitation needs.
• Systematic CCTV inspection of the sewer system on an 7-year cycle beginning with
the problematic and older portions of the system. This systematic approach enables
OCSD to identify structural deficiencies in the early stages of deterioration and to
monitor these deficiencies and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• A well developed collection system asset management program documenting
assumed fife expectancies for collection system assets and projecting future
refurbishment and replacement funding to maintain level of service goals. Based on
this effort, the District has the funding in place to perform the repair, rehabilitation,
and replacement as necessary to address system condition-related deficiencies.
• Well-trained Collection system employees with all employees above the Maintenance
Worker classification maintaining CWEA Collection System Maintenance
certifications at or above levels required for their position.
• Accurate and up-to-date mapping of the sewer system to support SSO response and
preventive maintenance activities. District response crews also have access to
stormwater drainage system mapping to support sewer overflow response and
recovery.
• A pump station maintenance and inspection program with a well-defined
maintenance schedule, documented standard operating procedures, checklists, and
daily SCADA data review.
Operations and Maintenance Program deficiencies include:
• CCTV Database— In October 2014, the District's MS Access CCTV database exceeded
the database size limit and would not accept any new records. The District is in the
process of creating a Request for Proposals to purchase a off-the-shelf CCTV software
to serve as the future repository of CCTV inspection data. In the meantime, CCTV data
collected is being summarized for each inspection and loaded into a spreadsheet.
According to staff, almost all CCTV data collected is Coded using PACP coding
standards. A quick review of the MS Access CCTV Database tables indicates the table
structure and database format is not currently in PACP database format. OCSD will
need to transform that data into a format that can be migrated into the future CCTV
repository database.
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Other observations and opportunities related to the Operations and Maintenance Program
include:
• In January 2015, the District implemented Maximo Computerized Maintenance
Management System (CMMS) to plan, schedule, and document maintenance
activities performed on the sewer system as well as to support documentation of
important information collected during maintenance by asset. The District utilized
Cassworks CMMS up until January 2015 to document collection system
maintenance activities. The District's Maximo implementation is still in the early
stages of implementation. Staff provided a review of how the Maximo CMMS
implementation is used to manage collection system maintenance activities and it
appears that the information collected and Maximo's ability to support OCSD's
maintenance program is superior to the CassWorks CMMS implementation. OCSD
did not provide data collected to date in the Maximo CMMS, therefore feedback on
the accuracy, completeness, and usefulness of the data collected in Maximo CMMS
cannot be provided at this time.
• The 12-month cleaning schedule for all local sewer system pipes over the past four
years has resulted in a significant amount of data regarding every sewer segment in
the local sewers including:
o Four or more recent completed cleaning work orders with maintenance
feedback indicating type and severity of material found during cleaning.
o One CCTV inspection focused on condition assessment and potentially a
second inspection for cleaning quality control.
The District has the opportunity to analyze this data to optimize cleaning frequencies
for local sewer system pipes.
• During interviews staff indicated that trouble spot pipe schedules are regularly added,
removed, or modified as conditions warrant. For example, H a trouble spot pipe routinely
comes back dirty(based on contractor input or data), staff may will consider cleaning it
more often. Conversely, if the pipe routinely comes back clean, staff will consider
cleaning it less often. OCSD should consider tracking a metric to identify the number of
schedule changes made over time.
• Internal vs SSMP Goals - Some of OCSD's internal goals have changed and are now
more aggressive than those documented in the SSMP. For example, OCSD's pipe
inspection goal has changed from 7 years to 5 years and goals for manhole inspections
are now set at 2 years. OCSD should consider updating these goals in the SSMP.
OCSD may want to defer making these changes until performance metrics to track
achievement of these goals is in place.Risk Assessment—OCSD does not currently
have a means to continuously update collection system risk as new CCTV data is
collected. This has evolved from being a best management practice to becoming a
standard industry practice. For example, NASSCO recently incorporated a risk
assessment methodology into the PACP standard. Also, off-the-shelf software with risk
assessment functionality is readily available in the wastewater industry marketplace.
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OCSD should evolve to towards having a continuously updated risk assessment for all
pipes in the sewer system. One of the primary sources of likelihood of failure data is
CCTV inspection data. As CCTV inspection data is collected and synchronized into
OCSD's future CCTV repository database, OCSD will have the opportunity to update
asset risk scoring to support maintenance and renewal decision-making. This can start
with an update of the risk assessment framework, collection of consequence of failure
data, and assessment of asset consequence of failure. OCSD can also begin to evaluate
information system options for implementing a means to assess risk continuously.
• Decision-Making Guidelines—OCSD currently evaluates the maintenance and renewal
needs of sewer pipelines on a case-by-case basis. OCSD has the opportunity to develop
a standardized approach to evaluating maintenance and CCTV data and determine
maintenance and renewal actions (i.e., repair, replace, CIPP, upsize, etc.)to address
asset deficiencies as maintenance and CCTV data is collected. OCSD also has the
opportunity to implement information analysis tools to support maintenance and renewal
decision-making and documentation.
• Estimating Renewal Needs—OCSD has estimated long-term asset renewal needs and
has incorporated these estimates into OCSD's budget and rate structure. These
estimates were based on assumptions for useful life of collection system assets. OCSD
has condition data for almost all collection system assets. OCSD should consider using
this data to calculate actual asset reliability rates using available CCTV inspection data
and then updating the renewal needs funding forecast. OCSD can then begin to
understand whether the current funding level is adequate to sustain desired service
levels and risk tolerances.
• CCTV Inspection Schedule—OCSD has collected CCTV inspection data for almost all
collection system gravity mainline assets. OCSD should consider moving towards a risk-
based CCTV monitoring schedule for future inspections. High-risk pipes would be
inspected more frequently (e.g. 5 to 10-year schedule) and low risk pipes less frequently
(e.g., 10 to 20 year schedule).
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Chapter 6—Design and Performance Provisions
WDR Requirement:
a. Design and construction standards and specifications for the installation of new sanitary
sewer systems, pump stations and other appurtenances; and for the rehabilitation and repair of
existing sanitary sewer systems; and
b. Procedures and standards for inspecting and testing the installation of new sewers,
pumps, and other appurtenances and for rehabilitation and repair projects.
Audit Finding: The District is in compliance with the Design and Performance Provisions
elements of WDR Provision D.13 and has appropriate design and construction standards and
specifications as well as procedures and standards for inspection and testing of new sewers
and rehabilitation and repair projects.
• The District has implemented a process to continually update design and construction
standards and specifications.
o The District has formed an Engineering Department Advisory Council responsible
for review and approval of design and construction standards.
o Project managers for design and construction projects are required to provide a
"lessons learned" report at the end of a project, which may include recommended
changes to standard and specifications.
o OCSD has a process in place for any staff member to provide input using an
Engineering Field Feedback form and the Sharepoint document management
system.
o Standards have an assigned editor and an assigned owner. Changes are
processed by a Standards Custodian, editors, and owners with processes for
technical review and approval.
o The District is considering changing how specifications are assigned to design
staff to improve the update process. The process will enable staff to send
comments on specifcations to both custodian and owner. The District should
document this process change in the SSMP once implemented.
• One of the recent improvements to the design standards is the requirement for design
consultants to develop a bypassing plan for construction projects. In the past, the
bypassing plan was developed during the construction phase of the project by the
contractor. This is now developed during infrastructure design and included in the bid
documents for the construction project.The District has developed a specification for
temporary handling of flow during construction projects. Contractors are required to
develop a spill response plan.
One opportunity for improvement was identified during the audit:
• Contractors are required to perform a quality assurance/quality control inspection of
pipelines after construction work is completed. In the past, the District would then
perform a baseline CCTV inspection. On some projects, the District is having the
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contractor perform the baseline inspection. According to staff, OCSUS specification for
the contractor (Spec 2730) does not require a PACP inspection. OCSD should update
contractor specifications to require PACP inspection if the inspection is going to be used
as a baseline inspection.
Chapter 7—Overflow Emergency Response Plan
WDR Requirement: Each Enrollee shall develop and implement an overflow emergency
response plan that identifies measures to protect public health and the environment. At a
minimum, this plan must include the following:
a. Proper notification procedures so that the primary responders and regulatory agencies
are informed of all SSOs in a timely manner;
b. A program to ensure an appropriate response to all overflows;
C. Procedures to ensure prompt notification to appropriate regulatory agencies and other
potentially affected entities (e.g. health agencies, Regional Water Boards, water suppliers, etc.)
of all SSOs that potentially affect public health or reach the waters of the State in accordance
with the MRP. All SSOs shall be reported in accordance with this MRP, the California Water
Code, other State Law, and other applicable Regional Water Board WDRs or NPDES permit
requirements. The Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) should identify the officials who
will receive immediate notification;
d. Procedures to ensure that appropriate staff and contractor personnel are aware of and
follow the Emergency Response Plan and are appropriately trained;
e. Procedures to address emergency operations, such as traffic and crowd control and
other necessary response activities;and
f. A program to ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to contain and prevent the
discharge of untreated and partially treated wastewater to waters of the United States and to
minimize or correct any adverse impact on the environment resulting from the SSOs, including
such accelerated or additional monitoring as may be necessary to determine the nature and
impact of the discharge.
Audit Finding: The District is in compliance with the Overflow Emergency Response Plan
requirement of WDR Provision D.13. The District has developed and implemented an overflow
response capability, procedures, and training program to effectively respond to SSOs and to
promptly communicate and notify responsible personnel and regulatory authorities as
necessary. The Control Center staff has developed a training binder for training new Control
Center staff on how to appropriately document and communicate customer calls for potential
SSO events.
The Control Center receives all calls to the District and is operated by a combination of full-time
Control Center staff and treatment plant operations staff. Events are tracked in a Log Book and
then transferred into CIWQS. In the past, service requests were created in CassWorks CMMS
and are now created in Maximo CMMS. As soon as an SSO is confirmed by OCSD crews, the
Control Center will send out a spill notification, which is transmitted via e-mail and text.
Environmental Compliance is responsible for managing the notification e-mail distribution. The
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recipients of the notification are responsible for reviewing, determining if action is needed, and
responding to the event. Recipients will call Environmental Compliance or the Control Center to
gather more information if necessary to determine if action is needed.
Collection system maintenance crews are responsible for responding to the spill and addressing
the event following spill response standard procedures. The crew will provide documentation of
the event on a spill response field report along with pictures and other documentation as
required. Documentation for the event, including maps, pictures, e-mails, and the field report is
compiled by Facilities Support Services Division staff and entered into CIWQS as a draft report.
Documentation for the SSO report is stored in the ECAP database. The spill volume for the
event will be calculated by Facilities Support Services staff, unless the spill was caused by
contractors working for another department. In this case the contracting department is
responsible for calculating the spill volume. Environmental Compliance staff will perform a
quality control review of the draft SSO report in CIWQS and will signify completion by changing
the status to 'Ready to Certify'. The Collection Facilities and Support Services Manager or
Collection System Maintenance Supervisor are primarily responsible for final certification of
CIWQS SSO reporting. The Facility Support Services Director and OCSD General Manager are
also able to certify SSO reporting in CIWQS, if required. In some cases, the SSO volume
estimate may be revised after the SSO report is originally certified in CIWQS. In this case, the
LRO will be notified to and the SSO report will be updated per CIWQS SSO reporting revision
quidelines and process.
During the audit interviews, the audit team selected three SSO reports randomly and reviewed
reporting with OCSD staff during the audit interviews. SSO reporting for CIWQS SSO Event ID
797060, 808299, and 811188 were reviewed. Documentation for these SSOs including the
initial call, field report, spill volume calculation, and certified CIWQS SSO report were stored in
ECAP following reporting protocols. A detailed review of the CIWQS report for each of these
SSOs noted the following:
• CIWQS Spill ID 797060: Reports spill volume of 105 gallons with 0 gallons recovered
and 38 gallons reaching surface waters. Final Spill Destination Explanation notes a
portion of the spill had a final destination of "Native Soil". The audit team assumes this
means a portion the spill was discharged to land. The volume discharged to land is
shown as 0 gallons. Upon subsequent inquiry, staff explained the report was submitted
prior to CIWQS updates that would have provided the data entry field to document
discharges to land and therefore was properly documented at the time of submission.
• CIWQS Spill ID 808299: Reports spill volume of 262 gallons with 262 gallons reaching
land and 100 gallons recovered. The Final Spill Destination is indicated as Street/Curb
and Gutter. The audit team assumes that 162 gallons soaked into the pavement or
evaporated. The report does not include an explanation of the final spill destination to
indicate what happened with the remaining 162 gallons. OCSD should consider
including an explanation to clarify the final spill destination, as appropriate, in future
reporting.
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• CIWQS Spill ID 811188: Reports spill volume of 750 gallons with 300 gallons reaching
surface waters and 450 gallons discharged to land. It is unclear whether the 450 gallons
remained in the construction excavation hole and soaked into the ground. The report
does not include an explanation of the final spill destination to indicate what happened
with the 450 gallons discharged to land. OCSD should consider including an explanation
to clarify the final spill destination, as appropriate, in future reporting.
The audit team reviewed the Overflow Emergency Response Plan documentation provided in
the SSMP and observed the following deficiencies:
• SSMP Chapter 7 - SSMP Chapter 7 does not reference notification procedures and
response protocols for sewer overflows caused by contractors working for the District.
The District requires contractors to develop a Spill Prevention and Countermeasure
Control Plan (SPCC Plan), which is not mentioned in the SSMP. The section should
reference the District's requirement for contractors to develop a Spill Prevention and
Countermeasure Control Plan in Chapter 7 of the SSMP and in SSMP appendices as
applicable. If an SPCC Plan is not always required, then described any spill notification
and response protocols required by the District or guidance provided by the District to
contractors in the event an SSO occurs due to their activities.
• 870-GEN-01 & 870-GEN-08 - The 870-GEN SSO response procedures are referenced
but not included in the SSMP. These SOPS are key components of the Overflow
Emergency Reponse Plan. The District should consider including these SOPS in the
Volume II Appendix documents.
• Appendix P2— Environmental Compliance SSO Response Procedure: Appendix P2
was last updated on February 10, 2011. On July 30, 2013, the State Water Resources
Control Board issued Order No. WQ 2013-0058-EXEC amending the monitoring and
reporting program for the WDR. Changes to the monitoring and reporting program are
not reflected in Appendix P2. The OCSD website does include Sanitary Sewer Overflow
Reporting Guidelines dated February 10, 2015 that do reflect changes in the monitoring
and reporting program, yet these are not referenced in the SSMP. Staff has completed
an update of the procedure and is awaiting final approval. Upon final approval, staff will
update Appendix P2 on the OCSD website.
• Appendix P3 — SSO Notiffcation Procedures: Appendix P3 was last updated on
August 15, 2012. The document should be updated to reflect changes in monitoring and
reporting requirements amended on July 30, 2013. For example, under the
responsibilities overview, responsibilities for Category 1 and 2 SSOS are discussed, yet
not for Category 3 SSOs. Staff has completed an update of the procedure and is
awaiting final approval. Upon final approval, staff will update Appendix P3 on the OCSD
website.
• Appendix R — SSO Spill Estimation and Simulation Training: Appendix R was last
updated on November 11, 2011. The OCSD website posts a Sewer Spill Estimation
Guide that contains a more comprehensive set of spill volume estimation methods along
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with a more detailed narrative description for how to utilize these methods. The SSMP
should be updated to reference or incorporate this new information.
With regards to spill response capabilities and training, OCSD has more than adequate training,
equipment, and supplemental contractor support available to address large and complex sewer
overflow events, if they occur. OCSD has created an SSO training facility and provides access
to the facility for use by other agencies in the region. The Lido force main break is a good
example of the ability of OCSD to manage a complex SSO response that incorporated a
combination of OCSD staff to contain and manage flow, contractor bypass pumping, contractor
traffic control, contractor CCTV, and contractor engineering support to solve the issue and
repair the force main.
Chapter S—FOG Control Program Plan
WDR Requirement: Each Enrollee shall evaluate its service area to determine whether a FOG
control program is needed. If an Enrollee determines that a FOG program is not needed, the
Enrollee must provide justification for why it is not needed. If FOG is found to be a problem, the
Enrollee must prepare and implement a FOG source control program to reduce the amount of
these substances discharged to the sanitary sewer system. This plan shall include the following
as appropriate:
a. An implementation plan and schedule for a public education outreach program that
promotes proper disposal of FOG;
b. A plan and schedule for the disposal of FOG generated within the sanitary sewer system
service area. This may include a list of acceptable disposal facilities and/or additional facilities
needed to adequately dispose of FOG generated within a sanitary sewer system service area;
C. The legal authority to prohibit discharges to the system and identify measures to prevent
SSOs and blockages caused by FOG;
d. Requirements to install grease removal devices (such as traps or interceptors), design
standards for the removal devices, maintenance requirements, BMP requirements, record
keeping and reporting requirements;
e. Authority to inspect grease producing facilities, enforcement authorities, and whether the
Enrollee has sufficient staff to inspect and enforce the FOG ordinance;
f. An identification of sanitary sewer system sections subject to FOG blockages and
establishment of a cleaning maintenance schedule for each section; and
g. Development and implementation of source control measures for all sources of FOG
discharged to the sanitary sewer system for each section identified in (0 above.
Audit Finding: The District is in compliance with WDR requirements for a FOG Control
Program and has a very effective program consisting of the following Components:
• Consistent and effective source control of active permitted food service establishments
(FSEs).
• Implementation of GIS information tools to support FOG investigations.
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• Aggressive sewer cleaning of all areas known to have a history of FOG issues.
• An effective public outreach education program for proper disposal of FOG through
education at public events, website, social media, and newletlers. The District increases
promotion prior to holiday events where grease can be an issue (e.g., Thanksgiving and
Christmas holidays).
• A FOG ordinance providing adequate FOG enforcement authorities.
• Adequate staffing to accomplish FOG program inspections and enforcement as required.
• Close coordination between source control and collection system operations and
maintenance staff to investigate FOG issues and determine appropriate source control
and maintenance corrective actions to address issues.
Since January 2010, the District has only experienced three (3) grease-related SSOs with only
109 gallons spilled. Grease-related SSO contribute 0.17 SSOs per 100 miles per year on
average in the District's sewer system overall. All of the grease-related SSOs are occurring in
the local sewer system. Grease-related SSOs in the local sewer system contribute 0.51 SSOs
per 100 miles per year in that portion of the sewer system and over the past two years have not
contributed any SSOs. Overall, this is an indicator that the current FOG Control Program is
effective at controlling grease issues in the sewer mainlines. Table 7 shows the number of
grease-related SSOs in the District's sewer system since 2010.
Table 7:Grease-Related SSOs
Year 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 1 Total
YTD
Number of Grease-related SSOs 1 1 1 0 0 0 3
Chapter 9—System Evaluation and Capacity Assurance Plan
WDR Requirement: The Enrollee shall prepare and implement a capital improvement plan
(CIP) that will provide hydraulic capacity of key sanitary sewer system elements for dry weather
peak flow conditions, as well as the appropriate design storm or wet weather event. At a
minimum, the plan must include:
a. Evaluation:Actions needed to evaluate those portions of the sanitary sewer system that
are experiencing or contributing to an SSO discharge caused by hydraulic deficiency. The
evaluation must provide estimates of peak flows (including flows from SSOs that escape from
the system) associated with conditions similar to those causing overflow events, estimates of
the capacity of key system components, hydraulic deficiencies (including components of the
system with limiting capacity) and the major sources that contribute to the peak flows associated
with overflow events;
b. Design Criteria: Where design criteria do not exist or are deficient, undertake the
evaluation identified in (a) above to establish appropriate design criteria; and
C. Capacity Enhancement Measures: The steps needed to establish a short- and long-temi
CIP to address identified hydraulic deficiencies, including prioritization, alternatives analysis,
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and schedules. The CIP may include increases in pipe size, 1/1 reduction programs, increases
and redundancy in pumping capacity, and storage facilities. The CIP shall include an
implementation schedule and shall identify sources of funding.
d. Schedule: The Enrollee shall develop a schedule of completion dates for all portions of
the capital improvement program developed in (a)-(c) above. This schedule shall be reviewed
and updated consistent with the Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) review and update
requirements as described in Section D. 14.
Audit Finding: Overall, the District's approach to system evaluation and capacity assurance
has proven to be effective, as evidenced by no capacity-related SSOs occurring since before
January 2007. The District is in compliance with the System Evaluation and Capacity
Assurnance element of the SSMP.
The District performed a system evaluation and capacity assurance analysis and developed a
plan to address deficiencies identified as part of the 2006 Strategic Plan Update in 2006. This
analysis was reviewed and updated as part of the development of the 2009 Facilities Plan. The
evaluation performed as part of the 2006 Strategic Plan Update identified design criteria for
system evaluation and capacity assurance. Projects identified to address capacity issues in
2006 were reviewed in 2009 and in some cases were eliminated or deferred indefinitely due to
revisions in flow projections or corrections/changes to the modeled network.
OCSD has implemented activities to manage flows in areas with known capacity issues.
Activities to manage flows include flow diversion, flow bypass, and field monitoring by OCSD
staff during high flow events. Flow management protocols are also incorporated into the District
emergency response procedures. The District has also incorporated high flow scenarios in
emergency response preparedness exercises.
The District should consider developing a plan or process for field monitoring, or documenting
on-going flow management and field monitoring activities, of current potential hydraulic
deficiencies that are not scheduled for corrective action via CIP projects . Since surcharging or
overflows are generally not expected to occur in these sewers, except under extreme rainfall
events exceeding the design storm, monitoring should focus on wet weather periods exceeding
design storm conditions. One monitoring approach is to install inexpensive passive surcharge
monitors that record only the highest water level, and check and re-set them only after major
storm events. A single strategically-place monitor should be adequate for each deferred project.
Use the findings from the monitoring program to make decisions on if and when to implement
the related capacity projects.
The SSMP and referenced documents such as the 2006 Strategic Plan Update, the 2009
Facilities Plan, and Fiscal Year Budgets describe capital improvement projects for capacity
enhancement. Some of the identified projects have been completed and others deferred for a
variety of reasons. It is not easy to determine the status of each project because the information
is contained in various documents. The District should consider updating the table in Appendix
M that lists all the capacity-related CIP projects that were identified in the 2006 Strategic Plan
Update, the 2009 Facilities Plan, or in other studies. Include the original source of the
recommendation to perform the project. Document the schedule and status of each project. For
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projects that have been deferred and/or are not currently included in the District's CIP, the table
should include the reason for the deferral (e.g., reduced flows, lower growth projections,
acceptable level of risk, etc.). This table should be updated annually and included in the SSMP.
Evaluation
OCSD's Capital Improvement Program is updated annually, in the fall for budgeting purposes.
The updates includes a validation of the hydraulic model, adding any new conditions that have
occurred over the past year. The model is validated against any recent wet weather events,
however in recent years there have been only minor storms. The District uses long term flow
information from before 2006. A climate change study is currently underway to assess impacts
on their system. The District anticipates performing a comprehensive update of the Sewer
Master Plan starting in 2016. The District is planning to include an I&I evaluation and
monitoring of dry weather flows to re-calibrate the hydraulic model.
OCSD has seen a decrease in sewage flows associated with economic conditions and water
conservation efforts of the local water agencies. OCSD also has very strict/robust bypass
requirements for construction projects, to minimize risk of spills. OCSD does permit dry weather
urban run off diversions, which are assessed for hydraulic flow and capacity issues and
approved on a case by case basis.
Once a project is identified to address a capacity deficiency by the OCSD Planning Division, the
project moves to the Design group for prioritization. The schedule and budget for that project is
managed by Division 750 (Project Management).
Operational changes can impact capacity availability, e.g. diversion of sewage from one service
area to another. The Hydraulic Model is run in those cases to assess ability of the system to
handle diverted flows.
Design Criteria
Design criteria are stated in Appendix M for the evaluation and redesign of existing pipe. Design
criteria cover the depth to diameter ratio and allowable surcharge based on depth of pipe, using
a 10-year design storm. OCSD's design criteria represent the goal for the project, and during
design or redesign, that goal is sometimes not attainable due to the specific site conditions.
Those issues are brought to the attention of the Design Group Managers and any variances
from the design criteria are discussed and documented in a technical memorandum.
Capacity Enhancement Measures
OCSD maintains a short and long term CIP, prioritized in the schedule based on need and
available funding. Priorities are checked annually during the budgeting process. Project
justification descriptions identify whether a project is capacity related, or partially capacity
related.
In 2006, OCSD established Ordinance OCSD-27, which instituted a consolidated revenue
district and applies fees and charges uniformly throughout the service area, with the exception
of IRWD (Revenue Area 14) which is fully funded by IRWD. OCSD uses an empirical model to
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distribute its available revenues among projects, and develop schedules for the CIP
components.
Schedule
The CIP is updated annually. The most recent update is dated October 2014 and is included in
the current version of the SSMP posted to the OCSD website. The list indicates the reference
number and name of the project and anticipated fiscal year for the start of the project. Those
projects that have been started are noted as on-going. OCSD uses an empirical model to
distribute its available revenues among projects, and develop schedules for the CIP
components.
Chapter 10—Monitoring, Measurement, and Program Modifications
WDR Requirement: The Enrollee shall.,
a. Maintain relevant information that can be used to establish and prioritize appropriate
Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) activities;
b. Monitor the implementation and, where appropriate, measure the effectiveness of each
element of the SSMP;
C. Assess the success of the preventative maintenance program;
d. Update program elements, as appropriate, based on monitoring or performance
evaluations;and
e. Identify and illustrate SSO trends, including: frequency, location, and volume.
Audit Findings: The District is maintaining relevant information that is used to establish and
prioritize appropriate SSMP activities. The District is out of compliance with the WDR MRP
requirements since a log has not been created documenting the changes to the SSMP
occurring since September 9, 2013, the date the amended Monitoring and Reporting Program
requirements (WQ 2013-0058-EXEC) went into effect requiring changes to the SSMP to be
documented in a log and attached to the SSMP.
Overall SSMP Performance: The primary indicators utilized to measure and monitor the
success of SSMP implementation include the following performance indicators:
• SSOs per 100 miles per year: Goal is less than 2.1 SSOs per 100 miles per year
• Time to contain flow: Goal is to contain SSOs within 5 hours.
• SSO response time: Goal is to respond to all SSOs within 1 hour of notification.
Each of these indicators are tracked and communicated to the District Managers and District
Board monthly. Organizational units responsible for various SSMP elements and SSMP
activities are tracking relevant data required to manage operational units, SSMP programs, and
system performance.
Operations and Maintenance Program: In January 2015, the District began tracking and
assessing the success of operations and maintenance work activities using the Maximo
Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). The District has a standard
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Collections Metrics Report that summarizes work order data for various maintenance activities
to support overall management of collection system maintenance. CCTV inspection data is
stored in a CCTV repository database. Pump station reliability data is stored in separate
reliability software database. The manager of the Division 340 - Facilities and Support Services
Division (FSSD) meets with supervisors responsible for all aspects of the collection system
maintenance program individually every two weeks and as a management team every two
weeks to discuss status of activities assigned, upcoming activites, issues, etc. Through these
meetings, activities between various maintenance units are coordinated. The success of the
preventive maintenance program is being discussed at some level on a weekly basis.
Appendix 11 of the SSMP entitled Preventative Maintenance Program, specifies collection
system maintenance output goals. These goals are summarized in Table 8. Staff indicated
verbally that these commitments are being achieved, yet data, at the time of the audit, was not
readily available to validate this. Moving forward, OCSD may want to focus efforts on improving
the ability to provide documentation verifying SSMP commitments are being achieved. As
OCSD's implementation of new information systems used to track maintenance activities
continues to mature, OCSD should consider developing performance metrics and reporting
systems to track achievement of these goals on a monthly basis.
Table 8:Summary of Maintenance Outputs Specified in SSMP Appendix 11 —Preventive Maintenance
Program
Activity Frequency(months)
Asset Type Cleaning Inspection Exercise
Gravity Pipe 12-inches and smaller Higher risk 12 60
Lower risk 18 60
Greater than 12-inches and less than or
equal to 42-inches 60 84
Greater than 42-inches Note 1 84
Siphons and trouble spot gravity pipe 1 to 9
Manholes Note 2
Pressure sewers Isolation valves 3
and Pumping Air/vacuum release valves
Facilities 6
Note 1:Cleaned as required based on CCTV results.
Note 2:Manholes are inspected as part of gravity sewer inspection
Overflow Emergency Response: In addition to the SSO response activities tracked in the
Cassworks CMMS and now the Maximo CMMS, the District relies on the SWRCB CIWQS
database to store SSO event and reporting data. Supporting SSO documentation (pictures,
forms, calculations, etc.) is stored on a District server.
Fats, Oils, and Grease Control Program: FOG Program inspection information is tracked in
the District's FOG Program database. This database tracks all active FOG Program permits,
scheduled inspections, follow-up inspections, inspection results, FOG program violations, and
enforcement activities.
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Sewer Repair, Rehabilitation and Replacement Program: Historically, the District tracked
sewer repair activities in the CassWorks CMMS, and currently is tracking sewer repairs using
the Maximo CMMS. Sewer rehabilitation and replacement is tracked in the GIS as part of the
GIS update process. Prior to the GIS update, rehabilitation and replacement of specific assets is
tracked by project either by Engineering or Contracts Support Services.
System Evaluation and Capacity Assurance Program: The District tracks the implementation
of system evaluation and capacity assurance program recommendations on a project by project
basis. These projects are being implemented over a long-term horizon and tracking is
documented in the SSMP in Appendix M, Table 1-3. The technical memorandum was last
updated on October 8, 2014.
Asset Management Improvement Program: The District has an active Asset Management
Improvement Program with long-term, medium-term, and short-term strategies for managing
asset reliability. OCSD is currently developing and implementing the processes required to more
accurately predict funding required for long-term asset reliability and sustainability. The District's
current long-term funding predictions are based on best professional judgement at this time. In
the medium-term, CIP funding is reviewed annually based on the projects identified and
prioritized to address system reliability needs. In the short-term, projects are delivered by either
a maintenance unit, Facilities Engineering Division, of the Engineering Department depending
on urgency, scope, and priority. The District has a Clearinghouse committee that coordinates
project delivery between the various groups.
Program Modifications: The SSMP was last certified in March 2012. The amended Monitoring
and Reporting Program (Order No. WQ 2013-0058-EXEC) requires documentation of SSMP
updates. Records are not attached to the SSMP documenting all changes made to the SSMP
since its last certification indicating when subsections were changed or updated and who
authorized the change or update. OCSD should document all changes to the SSMP that have
occurred since September 9, 2013, when the amended Monitoring and Reporting Program
went into effect, and attach the log to the SSMP.
Chapter 11 —SSMP Program Audits
WDR Requirement: As part of the SSMP, the Enrollee shall conduct periodic internal audits,
appropriate to the size of the system and the number of SSOs. At a minimum, these audits
must occur every two years and a report must be prepared and kept on file. This audit shall
focus on evaluating the effectiveness of the SSMP and the Enrollee's compliance with the
SSMP requirements identified in this subsection (D.13), including identification of any
deficiencies in the SSMP and steps to correct them.
Audit Findings: The District conducted an SSMP audit during March and April of 2013 and
finalized an audit report on April 25, 2013. The audit assessed the effectiveness of the SSMP
implementation and identified deficiencies in the SSMP and steps to correct them. This audit
serves as the District's 2015 SSMP audit. The District's 2015 SSMP audit was originally due on
April 25, 2015, two years after the previous audit. In 2013, OCSD contracted with a firm to
provide the 2013 SSMP audit with the option to use the contract to perform the subsequent two
audits. In January 2015, OCSD staff responsible for the SSMP audit process contacted the fine
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that performed the 2013 SSMP audit and the firm declined to perform the 2015 SSMP audit.
After considering using in-house resources to perform the 2015 SSMP audit to meet the
deadline, OCSD staff decided to move forward with hiring a 3" party consultant to perform the
audit. On February 11, 2015, OCSD issued a Request for Bid for Waste Discharge
Requirement/Sewer System Management Plan Audit, Specification No. S-2015-658 with bids
due on March 19, 2015. In early March 2015, OCSD concluded the the audit process would
require additional time and requested an extension from the SWRCB to provide the time
necessary to utilize a V party consultant to perform the 2015 SSMP audit. On March 10, 2015,
OCSD sent an e-mail to SWRCB staff requesting an extension to the SSMP audit deadline from
April 25, 2015 to July 31, 2015. SWRCB staff SWRCB staff accepted the deadline extension
request and recommended OCSD include a brief explanation on why the audit would be a few
weeks late. The paragraph above serves as the explanation. On March 31, 2015, OCSD
selected and began the process to contract with a firm to perform the 2015 SSMP audit. OCSD
completed the contracting process in early May 2015 and the 2015 SSMP audit kickoff meeting
was held on May 7, 2015. Audit interviews were conducted starting on May 19, 2015 and
concluded on June 22, 2015. The final report was completed on July 31, 2015 meeting the
deadline extension accepted by the SWRCB.The District is in compliance with the SSMP
Program Audit element. Facilties Support Services Division staff has created a calendar
reminder to trigger an audit schedule review by the WDR/SSMP audit Subject Matter Expert 7
months in advance of the audit deadline, which will provide enough time to implement OCSD's
Environmental Auditing Procedure TS-ECRA-SOP-011 and complete the next WDR/SSMP
audit on time by July 31, 2017.
Specific deficiencies related to the SSMP audit element includes:
• The Audit Closeout Memo in Appendix Y was not updated. It is not clear whether or how
the audit findings from the 2013 WDR audit were addressed. The District should
consider updating the Audit Closeout Memo in Appendix Y after closeout of the 2015
WDR/SSMP audit is complete. If the District chooses not to update the Audit Closeout
Memo then the District should consider updating the SSMP to remove the previous Audit
Closeout Memo.
An observation and opportunity for improvement for the SSMP Audit element includes:
• ECAP is sending notifications to staff requesting review and update of SSMP sections. It
is not clear who the administrator is for the WDR in ECAP and whether these
notifications are staying updated. OCSD should develop a procedure for update of the
SSMP similar to the Environmental Compliance procedure included in Appendix X1 of
the SSMP. This new procedure should document the roles and responsibilities of all staff
involved in the SSMP update process, who is responsible for ECAP notifications, and
the person responsible for holding staff accountable for the SSMP update process.
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Chapter 12—Communication Program
WDR Requirement: The Enrollee shall communicate on a regular basis with the public on the
development, implementation, and performance of its SSMP. The communication system shall
provide the public the opportunity to provide input to the Enrollee as the program is developed
and implemented.
The Enrollee shall also create a plan of communication with systems that are tributary and/or
satellite to the Enrollee's sanitary sewer system.
Audit Finding: The District is in compliance with WDR requirements for a Communication
Program. The District has a Sanitary Sewer Overflow webpage dedicated to providing the public
with information regarding the WDR, OCSD's SSMP, and sewer overflow reporting. The
webpage has:
1. Description of sewer responsibility and sewer overflow definition.
2. Information about the State Water Resource Control Board (SWRCB)WDR and a link to
the WDR on the State Water Resources Control Board website.
3. Description of OCSD's SSMP and a link to the document on the OCSD Doc Central.
4. Information regarding SSO reporting and links to the SWRCB California Integrated
Water Quality System (CIWQS)website and spill maps.
5. Information regarding the Orange County WDR General Committee meeting.
6. Contact information for key OCSD staff involved with the WDR.
The District has formed two periodic meetings to communicate with tributary agencies including
the WDR Steering Committee and the OC WDR General Meeting. These meetings occur every
two months and consist of representatives of the District and all agencies with a collection
systems tributary to OCSD's regional system. These meetings cover a range of topics related to
the WDR and serve as an effective means for OCSD to communicate with tributary agencies.
A list of upcoming meetings for each of these groups is can be found at
htto://www.ocsd.com/about-ocsd/calendar.
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Strengths and Implementation Accomplishments
Documenting the strengths and implementation accomplishments of the SSMP is as important
as determining the deficiencies and corrective actions. The District should recognize the areas
of strength in sewer system management as well as continue building upon success in these
areas. Table 9 includes the strengths and implementation accomplishments that were identified
during the audit.
Table 9:Strengths and Implementation Accomplishments
WDR Provision Strengths and Implementation Accomplishments
D.13(ii)- Organization The District has assigned roles and responsibilities for
development and implementation of the SSMP and staff have
been effective at implementing key elements of the SSMP.
D.13(iii)— Legal The District has ordinances and design guidelines providing the
Authority District with the authority to:
• Prevent illicit discharges;
• Require sewers to be property designed and constructed;
• Limit discharge of fats, oils, and grease, and;
• Enforce violations of sewer ordinances.
DA 3(iv)—Operations The District has sustained an SSO rate in the sewer system of
and Maintenance less than 1.36 SSOs per 100 miles of sewer pipelines per year
Program over the last five years, placing OCSD in the category of high-
performing sewer systems. The Operations and Maintenance
Program is a key contributor to the high level of SSO
performance achieved in the last five years through:
• An aggressive sewer cleaning program in the local sewer
system which focuses aggressive sewer cleaning in
pipelines with historical maintenance issues and cleaning of
all other pipes at least once every year;
• A five-year cleaning cycle for all regional sewers less than
or equal to 42-inch diameter and more frequent cleaning of
known problem regional sewer pipe segments. Trouble
spots and siphons are cleaned every 4 weeks to 3 months
based on historical cleaning needs, which may include pipe
segments larger than 42-inch diameter.
• CCTV inspection of all pipes with sewer overflows,
blockages, or severe maintenance issues to determine an
appropriate maintenance strategy and identify repair or
rehabilitation needs.
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WDR Provision Strengths and Implementation Accomplishments
• Systematic CCTV inspection of the sewer system on an 5-
year cycle beginning with the problematic and older portions
of the system. This systematic approach enables OCSD to
identify structural deficiencies in the early stages of
deterioration and to monitor these deficiencies and
determine appropriate corrective actions.
• A well developed collection system asset management
program documenting assumed life expectancies for
collection system assets and projecting future refurbishment
and replacement funding to maintain level of service goals.
Based on this effort, the District has the funding in place to
perform the repair, rehabilitation, and replacement as
necessary to address system condition-related deficiencies.
• Well-trained collection system employees with all
employees above the Maintenance Worker classification
maintaining CWEA Collection System Maintenance
certifications at or above levels required for their position.
• Accurate and up-to-date mapping of the sewer system to
support SSO response and preventive maintenance
activities. District response crews also have access to
stormwater drainage system mapping to support sewer
overflow response and recovery.
• A pump station maintenance and inspection program with a
well-defined maintenance schedule, documented standard
operating procedures, checklists, and daily SCADA data
review.
• Baseline CCTV inspection of all new pipe upon acceptance
of new construction.
D.13(iv)(c)—Operations The District has implemented a pump station reliability program
and Maintenance that currently performs vibration analysis, oil analysis, and
Program thermography on pump station equipment. This analysis can
lead to additional monitoring, maintenance, repair, and in some
cases replacement of pump assets. The District has just started
utilizing ultrasound to support similar types of decisions.
Collection and use of reliability data to support maintenance
and renewal decisions is a best practice.
D.13(vi)(c)—Overflow The District has documented and trained staff on procedures
Emergency Response and process for SSO notifications and communication (SSMP
Plan Appendices P2 and P3).
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WDR Provision Strengths and Implementation Accomplishments
D.13(vii)— FOG Control The District has a very effective program for fats, oils, and
Program grease (FOG) blockage Control including:
• Consistent and effective source control of active permitted
FSEs.
• Implementation of GIS information tools to support FOG
investigations.
• Aggressive sewer cleaning of all areas known to have a
history of FOG issues.
• An effective public outreach education program for proper
disposal of FOG through education at public events,
website, social media, and newsletters. The District
increases promotion prior to holiday events where grease
can be an issue (e.g., Thanksgiving and Christmas
holidays).
• A FOG ordinance providing adequate FOG enforcement
authorities.
• Adequate staffing to accomplish FOG program inspections
and enforcement as required.
• Close coordination between source control and collection
system operations and maintenance staff to investigate
FOG issues and determine appropriate source control and
maintenance corrective actions to address issues.
D.13(ix)— Monitoring, The District is tracking SSO performance indicators and is
Measurement, and communicating these to District Managers and District Board
Program Modifications monthly.
D. 13 (viii)—System The District has not experienced any capacity-related sewer
Evaluation and Capacity overflows in the past eight years.
Assurance Program
D.13(x)—SSMP The District successfully completed an SSMP Audit and Update
Program Audits cycle. The District conducted an SSMP audit in early 2013. The
audit assessed the effectiveness of the SSMP implementation
and identified deficiencies in the SSMP and steps to correct
them.
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WDR Compliance, SSMP Deficiencies and
Corrective Actions
Several deficiencies were identified during the audit and are in this Section along with
recommended corrective actions. Deficiencies were divided into three categories and assigned
a deficiency type code. The deficiency categories are coded and defined as shown in Table 10:
Table 10:Deficiency Definitions
Deficiency Deficiency Type Deficiency Definition
Type
A Non-Compliance A process or outcome resulting in the
SSMP not currently being in compliance
with the WDR/SSMP requirements.
B-major Major Non-Conformance Moderate to high likelihood that a
statement in the SSMP is not fully
conformed. Moderate to high likelihood
the deficiency may impact the success of
the SSMP and/or program performance.
B-minor Minor Non-Conformance Low likelihood that a statement in the
SSMP is not fully conformed. Low
likelihood the deficiency may impact the
success of the SSMP and/or program
performance.
WDR Compliance
This audit found one compliance issue related to the documentation of changes to the SSMP
that have occurred since the amended Monitoring and Reporting Program requirements went
into effect on September 9, 2013.
SSMP Deficiencies and Corrective Actions
The following tables document the SSMP deficiencies identified as a result of the audit along
with recommended corrective actions.
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Table 11:Major and Minor Non-Conformance Deficiencies and Recommended Corrective Actions
WDR Provision Identified Deficiency Recommended Corrective Action Deficiency
Type
D.13(ii)— The SSMP Program Organization Chart is Update the SSMP Organization Chart in the B-minor
Organization missing three OCSD staff responsible for key SSMP to include OCSD staff that are responsible
elements of OCSD's SSMP Program. for key elements of the SSMPProgram. Update
the Organizational Narrative to incorporate
• James Cabral - Responsible for pump positions at OCSD responsible for key elements
station mechanical equipment of the SSMP Program.
operations and maintenance
• Wendy Smith—Responsible for
collection system asset management
planning and implementation
• William Cassidy— Responsible for
managing collection system contract
services including sewer cleaning in
local sewers and all CCTV inspection
contracts.
Of these three staff,Wendy Smith's position
and James Cabral's position are not
represented in the Organizational Narrative.
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WDR Provision Identified Deficiency Recommended Corrective Action Deficiency
Type
D.13(ii)— CIWQS lists four OCSD staff as"Onsite Update the SSMP, as appropriate, to identify who B-minor
Organization Manager also referred to as Legally in the organization is designated as a Legally
Responsible Officials (LRO). There are the only Responsible Official in the CIWQS database.
individuals that can certify SSO reports in
CIWQS. The SSMP only identifies Mark Esquer
as an LRO. The SSMP does not identify the
other three individuals as having these roles
(James Herberg, Nick Arhontes, and John
Gonzalez).
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WDR Provision Identified Deficiency Recommended Corrective Action Deficiency
Type
D.13(ii)— Several of the title descriptions on staff Create consistency between title descriptions on B-minor
Organization identified in the SSMP Program Organizational the SSMP Program Organization Chart and the
Chart are dissimilar from the title descriptions in Organization Narrative documents. For example,
the Organizational Narrative creating confusion on the SSMP Program Organizational Chart,
when linking the two documents together. Ingrid Hellebrand is shown as a Sr. Staff Analyst,
Similarly, the role designations on the SSMP while on the Organizational Narrative she is
Program Organizational Chart do not always shown as Sr. Public Information Specialist.
align with the SSMP Responsibility on the
Organizational Narrative. With regards to the role designations on the
SSMP Program Organizational Chart and SSMP
Responsibility on the Organizational Narrative.
One way to address this would be to include the
exact wording contained in the role description
from the SSMP Organizational Chart in the SSMP
Responsibility narrative. For example, for the Sr.
Public Information Specialist the narrative could
read:
Communications: Responsible for liaising
with the Public Affairs division staff to ensure
OCSD's SSMP is available to the public and
the public has input.
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D. 13 (ii)- An additional position(i.e., Engineering Update Appendix C to address. B-minor
Organization Supervisor, Collection Facilities Division or
designee of the LRO) is included in the
Appendix C - Organizational Narrative that is
not included in the SSMP Program
Organizational Chart. This position is the WDR
Subject Matter Expert as defined in the
District's Environmental Auditing Procedure
TS-ECRA-SOP-011 included as Appendix X1
of the SSMP and is responsible for managing
the WDR/SSMP audit.
D. 13 (ii)- The Organizational Narrative incorrectly Update Appendix C to address. B-minor
Organization identifies the Principal Environmental Specialist
—Management Services Team as responsible
for the SSMP audit, yet this position is only
responsible for updating the status of the audit
in ECAP. The District should update the
Organization Narrative and SSMP Program
Organizational Chart to reflect these
responsibilities.
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D. 13(iv)— In October 2014, the District's MS Access Follow through with the evaluation and purchase B-major
Operations and CCTV database exceeded the database size of a new CCTV software to serve as the CCTV
Maintenance limit and would not accept any new records. data repository. Migrate historical CCTV data into
Program The District is in the process of creating a the new CCTV repository.
Request for Proposals to purchase a off-the-
shelf CCTV software to serve as the future
repository of CCTV inspection data. In the
meantime, CCTV data collected is being
summarized for each inspection and loaded
into a spreadsheet. According to staff, almost
all CCTV data collected is coded using PACP
coding standards. A quick review of the MS
Access CCTV Database tables indicates the
table structure and database format is not
currently in PACP database format. OCSD will
need to transform that data into a format that
can be migrated into the future CCTV
repository database.
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D.13(vi)— Appendix P2 was last updated on February 10, Update Appendix P2 in the version of the SSMP B-minor
Overflow 2011. On July 30, 2013, the State Water provided on the OCSD website as the official
Emergency Resources Control Board issued Order No. WQ SSMP document once the updated procedure is
Response Plan 2013-0058-EXEC amending the monitoring and approved.
reporting program for the WDR. Changes to the
monitoring and reporting program are not
reflected in Appendix P2. The OCSD website
does include Sanitary Sewer Overflow
Reporting Guidelines dated February 10, 2015
that do reflect changes in the monitoring and
reporting program, yet these are not referenced
in the SSMP. Staff has completed an update of
the procedure and is awaiting final approval.
D.13(vi)— Appendix P3 was last updated on August 15, Update Appendix P3 in the version of the SSMP B-minor
Overflow 2012. The document should be updated to provided on the OCSD website as the official
Emergency reflect changes in monitoring and reporting SSMP document once the updated procedure is
Response Plan requirements amended on July 30, 2013. For approved..
example, under the responsibilities overview,
responsibilities for Category 1 and 2 SSOs are
discussed, yet not for Category 3 SSOs. Staff
has completed an update of the procedure and
is awaiting final approval.
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D.13(vi)— Appendix R was last updated on November 11, Appendix R should be updated to incorporate this B-minor
Overflow 2011. The OCSD website posts a Sewer Spill new information.
Emergency Estimation Guide that contains a more
Response Plan comprehensive set of spill volume estimation
methods along with a more detailed narrative
description for how to utilize these methods.
The SSMP should be updated to reference this
new information.
D.13(vi)— The 870-GEN SSO response procedures are Include the 870-GEN SSO response SOPS in the B-minor
Overflow referenced but not included in the SSMP. Volume II Appendix documents.
Emergency These SOPS are key components of the
Response Plan Overflow Emergency Reponse Plan.
D.13(vi)(c)- The SSMP Chapter 7 does not reference Reference the Districts requirement for B-minor
Overflow notification procedures and response protocols contractors to develop a Spill Prevention and
Emergency for sewer overflows caused by contractors Countermeasure Control Plan in Chapter 7 of the
Response Plan working for the District. The District requires SSMP and in SSMP appendices as applicable. If
contractors to develop a Spill Prevention and an SPCC Plan is not always required, then
Countermeasure Control Plan (SPCC Plan), described any spill notification and response
which is not mentioned in the SSMP. protocols required by the District or guidance
provided by the District to contractors in the event
an SSO occurs due to their activities.
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D.13(viii)(a)— SSMP describes the District's periodic master Describe the District's ongoing modeling and B-minor
System planning process, but does not describe the capacity analysis process in next update of the
Evaluation and process used by District staff to review major SSMP.
Capacity development proposals, apply the model as
Assurance Plan needed to evaluate impact on hydraulic
capacity, and update the model and its flows as
new information becomes available.
D.13(viii)(a)— References and design criteria information Update the Design Criteria narrative provided in B-minor
System provided in the SSMP are not current. the SSMP. Update dates of reference documents
Evaluation and for documents that have been revised.
Capacity
Assurance Plan
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D.13 viii (c,d)— Based on the work performed for the 2009 Consider developing a plan or process for field B-minor
System Facilities Plan, some of the capacity projects monitoring, or document on-going flow
Evaluation and recommended in 2006 have been eliminated or management and field monitoring activities, of
Capacity deferred indefinitely on the basis of revisions to current potential hydraulic deficiencies that are not
Assurance Plan flow projections or corrections/changes to the scheduled for corrective action via CIP projects.
modeled network. However, some projects that Since surcharging or overflows are generally not
were determined in 2006 to present a likelihood expected to occur in these sewers except under
of overflow under current development extreme rainfall events, monitoring should focus
conditions during a 10-year wet weather event on wet weather periods. One monitoring
have been deferred indefinitely, even though approach is to install inexpensive passive
subsequent modeling analysis has confirmed surcharge monitors that record only the highest
the original hydraulic deficiency. Although the water level, and check and re-set them only after
2009 Facilities Master Plan calls for those major storm events. A single strategically-place
potential deficiencies to be monitored, there is monitor should be adequate for each deferred
no documentation that any monitoring is being project. Use the findings from the monitoring
performed. program to make decisions on if and when to
implement the related capacity projects.
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D.13 viii (d)— SSMP and referenced documents such as the Update the table in Appendix M that lists all the B-minor
System 2006 Strategic Plan Update, the 2009 Facilities capacity-related CIP projects that were identified
Evaluation and Plan, and Fiscal Year Budgets describe capital in the 2006 Strategic Plan Update, the 2009
Capacity improvement projects for capacity Facilities Plan, or in other studies. Include the
Assurance Plan enhancement. Some of the identified projects original source of the recommendation to perform
have been completed and others deferred for a the project. Document the schedule and status of
variety of reasons. It is not easy to determine each project. For projects that have been deferred
the status of each project because the and/or are not currently included in the District's
information is contained in various documents. CIP, the table should include the reason for the
deferral (e.g., reduced flows, lower growth
projections, acceptable level of risk, etc.). This
table should be updated annually and included in
the SSMP.
D. 13 (ix)— The SSMP was last certified in March 2012. Create a log of changes to the SSMP that have A
Monitoring, The amended Monitoring and Reporting occurred since the amended Monitoring and
Measurement, Program (Order No. WQ 2013-0058-EXEC) Reporting Program went into effect in 2013.
and Program requires documentation of SSMP updates. Incorporate this documentation into the SSMP as
Modifications Records are not attached to the SSMP required.
documenting all changes made to the SSMP
since its last certification indicating when
subsections were changed or updated and who
authorized the change or update.
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D. 13 (x)— The Audit Closeout Memo in Appendix Y was Update the Audit Closeout Memo in Appendix Y to B-minor
SSMP Program not updated after the 2013 WDR Audit. It is not reflect the decisions and changes resulting from
Audits clear whether or how the audit findings from the this 2015 WDR Audit. If the District chooses not to
previous audit were addressed. update the Audit Closeout Memo then the District
should consider updating the SSMP to remove the
previous Audit Closeout Memo.
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Other Findings and Opportunities
This section includes other findings and opportunities for improvements not linked directly to issues of compliance or conformance
with the WDR. These are ideas which resulted from the audit and are presented for the District's consideration.
Table 12:Other Findings and Opportunities
WDR Provision Finding Opportunity
D.13(iii)(c)— Section 4.1 (c) of the SSMP discusses access for In the next update of the SSMP, add verbiage to the Legal
Legal Authority maintenance, inspection, or repairs for portions of the Authorities section to clearly state the District does not
lateral owned by OCSD. This section misses an own and is not responsible for maintenance or repair of
opportunity to clearly state that the District does not own any portion of the service laterals connecting private
and is not responsible for maintenance of the laterals properties to local sewers. Clarify the distinction between
connecting private buildings to local sewers and therefore service laterals connecting private buildings to OCSD
does not require access for maintenance, inspection, or sewers versus "laterals"connecting tributary collection
repairs of those laterals. systems to OCSD sewers. Update the SSMP to reference
California Civil Code 831 as well as the District's Sewer
Connection Application and Permit that is the basis for a
contract between the District and property owners. The
current version of the Sewer Connection Application and
Permit clearly states OCSD is not responsible for
ownership or maintenance of the street sewer lateral. The
District may want to consider incorporating version control
into the Sewer Connection Application and Permit form.
D. 13 (ii)— Internal Stakeholder Meetings did not occur after the last Either re-establish internal stakeholder meetings or
Organization audit. In the past, these meetings served to support develop a new way to drive accountability or addressing
increased accountability for addressing WDR audit identified program deficiencies and SSMP updates.
deficiencies and updates to the SSMP.
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D.13(iv)(b)— Over the past four years, the District has collected The District has the opportunity to analyze this data to
Operations and multiple data points for every asset in the local sewer optimize cleaning frequencies for local sewer system
Maintenance system. pipes. The overall goal of this analysis would be to
Program— determine appropriate cleaning frequencies for individual
Preventive • Four or more recent completed cleaning work sewer segments that would not increase risk of blockage
Maintenance orders with maintenance feedback indicating type or overflow. Analysis may reveal that many of the
and severity of material found during cleaning. segments cleaned and/or inspected over the past four
One CCTV inspection focused on condition years show no sign of maintenance issues. These
assessment and potentially a second inspection segments could potentially be cleaned on a less frequent
for cleaning quality control. basis with no increase in risk of blockage or overflow.
Alternatively, segments with indications of maintenance
issues can remain at a 12-month cleaning frequency or be
cleaned more frequently.
D. 13 (iv)— During interviews staff indicated that trouble spot pipe OCSD should consider tracking a metric to identify the
Operations and schedules are regularly added, removed, or modified as number of schedule changes made over time.
Maintenance conditions warrant. For example, if a trouble spot pipe
Program routinely comes back dirty(based on contractor input or
data), staff may will consider cleaning it more often.
Conversely, if the pipe routinely comes back clean, staff
will consider cleaning it less often.
Some of OCSD's internal goals have changed and are OCSD should consider updating these goals in the SSMP.
Operations and now more aggressive than those documented in the OCSD may want to defer making these changes until
Maintenance SSMP. For example, OCSD's pipe inspection goal has performance metrics to track achievement of these goals
Program changed from 7 years to 5 years and goals for manhole is in place.
inspections are now set at 2 years.
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D. 13(iv)- OCSD does not currently have a means to continuously OCSD should evolve to towards having a continuously
Operations and update collection system risk as new CCTV data is updated risk assessment for all pipes in the sewer system.
Maintenance collected. This has evolved from being a best One of the primary sources of likelihood of failure data is
Program management practice to becoming a standard industry CCTV inspection data. As CCTV inspection data is
practice. For example, NASSCO recently incorporated a collected and synchronized into OCSD's future CCTV
risk assessment methodology into the PACP standard. repository database, OCSD will have the opportunity to
Also, off-the-shelf software with risk assessment update asset risk scoring to support maintenance and
functionality is readily available in the wastewater industry renewal decision-making. This can start with an update of
marketplace. the risk assessment framework, collection of consequence
of failure data, and assessment of asset consequence of
failure. OCSD can also begin to evaluate information
system options for implementing a means to assess risk
Continuously.
D.13(iv)(c)- OCSD currently evaluates the maintenance and renewal OCSD has the opportunity to develop a standardized
Operations and needs of sewer pipelines on a case-by-case basis. approach to evaluating maintenance and CCTV data and
Maintenance determine maintenance and renewal actions (i.e., repair,
Program replace, CIPP, upsize, etc.)to address asset deficiencies
as maintenance and CCTV data is collected. OCSD also
has the opportunity to implement information analysis tools
to support maintenance and renewal decision-making and
documentation.
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D.13(iv)(c)— The District has utilized an assumption for asset The District should develop the methodology for refining
Operations and deterioration to generate long-term refurbishment and the assumptions for sewer pipeline asset deterioration.
Maintenance replacement cost projections. These projections are the OCSD has condition data for almost all collection system
Program basis for future refurbishment and replacement funding assets. OCSD should consider using this data to calculate
for capital investment. actual asset reliability rates using available CCTV
inspection data and then updating the renewal needs
funding forecast. OCSD can then begin to understand
whether the current funding level is adequate to sustain
desired service levels and risk tolerances.
D.13(iv)(c)— OCSD has collected CCTV inspection data for almost all OCSD should consider moving towards a risk-based
Operations and collection system gravity mainline assets. CCTV monitoring schedule for future inspections. High-risk
Maintenance pipes would be inspected more frequently (e.g. 5 to 10-
Program year schedule) and low risk pipes less frequently (e.g., 10
to 20 year schedule).
D. 13(v)— The District is considering changing how specifications The District should document this process change in the
Design and are assigned to design staff to improve the update SSMP once implemented.
Performance process. The process will enable staff to send comments
Provisions on specifications to both custodian and owner.
D. 13(v)— Contractors are required to perform a quality OCSD should update contractor specifications to require
Design and assurance/quality control inspection of pipelines after PACP inspection if the inspection is going to be used as a
Performance construction work is completed. In the past, the District baseline inspection.
Provisions would then perform a baseline CCTV inspection. On
some projects, the District is having the contractor
perform the baseline inspection. According to staff,
OCSD's specification for the contractor(Spec 2730) does
not require a PACP inspection.
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D.13(vi)(c)— It is difficult to determine which SSOs reported to CIWQS The District may want to add a note in the"Spill
Overflow were related to the local system versus the regional Appearance Point Explanation'field indicating whether the
Emergency system. It appears this information may be determined spill is from the local system or regional system. Another
Response Plan from the City field, yet this is not clear. approach the District may want to consider is to create a
separate WDID for the local sewers and treat it as a
separate collection system that discharges to the regional
system.
D.1 3(viii)(a)— The District has invested significant funds to assist Develop a plan to assess 1/1 from member agencies over
System member agencies with their 1/1 reduction efforts, but does time. That plan could be implemented in part through
Evaluation and not monitor the effectiveness of those efforts or attempt to monitoring and 1/1 assessment work performed in the
Capacity quantify trends in 1/1 over time. It is important to the upcoming Sewer Master Plan update. Another possible
Assurance Plan District that peak 1/1 be controlled by the member step would be to use the continuous simulation model
agencies. Significant increases in peak 1/1 could result in developed in 2006 to assess system-wide flows (total
additional hydraulic deficiencies that have not yet been influent to both plants) observed in all storms since 2006.
identified in the District's trunk sewers, as well as in the That model is capable of quantifying 1/1 as a percentage of
District's treatment plants and ocean outfalls. rainfall, factoring in dry and wet antecedent rainfall
conditions, and should be able to quantify any significant
increases or decreases in 1/1 that have occurred.
Follow-up and document I&I improvement efforts by
upstream agencies. Proposed monitoring program should
include comprehensive analysis of flows from these
agencies.
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D.13(ix)— Appendix 11 of the SSMP entitled Preventative As OCSD's implementation of new information systems
Monitoring, Maintenance Program, specifies collection system used to track maintenance activities continues to mature,
Measurement, maintenance output goals. These goals are summarized OCSD should consider developing performance metrics
and Program in Table 8. Staff indicated verbally that these and reporting systems to track achievement of these goals
Modifications commitments are being achieved, yet at the time of the on a monthly basis.
audit data was not readily available to validate this.
D. 14—SSMP ECAP is sending notifications to staff requesting review OCSD should develop a procedure for update of the
Update and update of SSMP sections. It is not clear who the SSMP similar to the Environmental Compliance procedure
administrator is for the WDR in ECAP and whether these included in Appendix X1 of the SSMP. This new procedure
notifications are staying updated. should document the roles and responsibilities of all staff
involved in the SSMP update process, who is responsible
for ECAP notifications, and the person responsible for
holding staff accountable for the SSMP update process.
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List of Documents Reviewed
The following table lists the documents reviewed over the course of the WDR audit. The documents are organized in alphabetical
order.
Table 13: List of Documents Reviewed
Document Date Source
2009 Facilities Master Plan, adopted December 2009 December 2009 Wendy Smith
5-Year Strategic Plan November 2013 OCSD Website
Answers to Questions about Private Sewer Laterals in Tustin and Other Nearby
Unincorporated Areas December 19, 2007 Internet Search
Asset Management Plan 2006 July 2006 OCSD Website
Asset Management Plan FY2008-09&FY2009-10 June 2009 OCSD Website
Asset Management Plan FY2011-12 Not Dated OCSD Website
State Water
Resource Control
Board CIWQS
California Integrated Water Quality System -Sanitary sewer overflow data Downloaded on July 6, 2015 Website
Capital Improvement Program FY2013-14 Update September 2014 OCSD Website
Control Center Training Materials for Sanitary Sewer Overflow Notification March 29,2013 Victoria Raymond
District Ordinance OCSD-25 Novmber 17, 2004 OCSD Website
District Ordinance OCSD-39 September 23,2009 OCSD Website
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OCSD Website;
Environmental Compliance Sanitary Sewer Overflow Response Procedure, EC- Appendix P2 of
SOP-008 February 10, 2011 SSMP
OCSD Website;
Environmental Compliance Sanitary Sewer Overflow Response Procedure, EC- Appendix P3 of
SOP-009 August 15,2012 SSMP
MarcoPolo
OCSD 2013 WDR Audit Report Final April 25,2013 Velasco
OCSD Comprehensive Annual Financial Report June 30, 2014 OCSD Website
OCSD Design and Construction Requirements for Sanitary Sewers October 2012 OCSD Website
OCSD Fact Sheet: Care Elements of Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Ordinance
OCSD-25 Not Dated OCSD Website
OCSD Fact Sheet: Design Guidelines for Grease Interceptors Not Dated OCSD Website
OCSD Fact Sheet: Fats, Oils, and Grease(FOG)Definitions Not Dated OCSD Website
OCSD Fact Sheet: Fats, Oils, and Grease(FOG) Issues, Frequently Asked
Questions Not Dated OCSD Website
OCSD Fact Sheet: Fats, Oils, and Grease(FOG)Source Control Program Not Dated OCSD Website
OCSD Fact Sheet: FOG Source Control Program Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQs) Not Dated OCSD Website
OCSD Fact Sheet: Food Service Waste Reduction Not Dated OCSD Website
OCSD Fact Sheet: General Best Management Practices for Fats, Oils, and
Grease Not Dated OCSD Website
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OCSD Fact Sheet: Grease Interceptors Not Dated OCSD Website
OCSD Fact Sheet: Kitchen Best Management Practices (BMPs)for FOG Not Dated OCSD Website
OCSD Fact Sheet: Managing Food Materials Not Dated OCSD Website
OCSD Fact Sheet: Prohibitions Relating to Discharge of Fats, Oils,and Grease
(FOG) Not Dated OCSD Website
OCSD Fact Sheet: Restaurant Oil and Grease Rendering Not Dated OCSD Website
OCSD Quarterly Financial Reports Various OCSD Website
OCSD Rates and Fees Effective July 1, 2015-June 30,2016 OCSD Website
Orange County Santa Ana Region, Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reporting
Guidelines; Abbervialed and Expanded February 10, 2015 OCSD Website
Organization Chart-Facilities Support Services Division March 20,2015 Nick Arhontes
Proposed Budget, FY14-15&FY15-16 June 25, 2014 OCSD Website
Sewer Connection Application and Permit Not dated Wendy Smith
Standard Operating Procedure 870-GEN-01, Spill Containment, Task Procedure
Analysis Worksheet December 21,2005 John Gonzalez
Standard Operating Procedure 870-GEN-08 (Rev 1), Sanitary Sewer Overflow
Response,Task Procedure Analysis Worksheet January, 27,2009 John Gonzalez
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OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Meeting Date TOBd.of Dir.
12J02/15 12/16/15
AGENDA REPORT emNumber Iem1umber
7 11
Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Nick Arhontes, P.E., Director of Facilities Support Services
SUBJECT: REPAIR TO MANHOLE STRUCTURES OF WARNER AVENUE RELIEF
SEWER, SPECIFICATION FR12-003 - CHANGE ORDER RATIFICATION
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Ratify Change Order No. 3 to the Repair to Manhole Structures of Warner Avenue Relief
Sewer, Specification No. FR12-003, with Mode Engineering, authorizing an additional
$54,884 increasing the total contract amount to $846,357.
SUMMARY
Repair to Manhole Structures of Warner Avenue Relief Sewer, Specification No. FR12-
003 (Project) consists of the replacing five existing sewer access structures in Warner
Avenue between Bolsa Chica Road and Springdale Street in the City of Huntington
Beach. These access structures are unique because they are custom built concrete
boxes that accommodate the very shallow sewers. The access plates failed, created
noise issues for the adjacent homeowners, and required continuous maintenance.
This final change order covers extended overhead costs and additional contract time.
Unknown conditions were encountered during repairs that created major complications
to the work. The existing reinforced concrete covers were found to be bonded to the
structure's walls rather than being removable as shown on record drawings. This unique
condition increased both the scope and complexity of work required to complete the
repairs. These overhead and contract time items were not addressed in Change Order
No. 2 because the contractor had not submitted proper documentation to justify the extra
costs.
The Contractor submitted a request for an additional amount of $132,262. OCSD's
Project Manager, Senior Contracts Administrator, and Purchasing Buyer performed an
audit and met several times with the Contractor and requested additional records for
justification. Upon final review, OCSD staff found that a time extension of 486 calendar
days and $54,884.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
On September 23, 2015 the Board approved the ratification of Change Order No. 2
authorizing an additional $416,068 increasing the total contract amount to $791,473.
On October 23, 2013 the Board approved the award of a service contract to Mode
Engineering,for a total amount not to exceed $338,000 and with a contingency of$67,600
(20%).
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Change Order No. 3 (Summary):
Schedule Extension ($54,884 & 486 calendar days) incorporates schedule extensions
and associated overhead costs for the previously approved Change Orders Nos 1 and 2.
Those previous change orders consist of temporary asphalt repairs, additional work
activities, modification to the manhole structures, additional demolition, excavation and
structural modifications. Schedule impacts were not originally captured due to uncertainty
with the durations required to perform the extra work. Overhead costs cover items
including: extended insurance, lay down/storage lease, bond increases, and project
manager support.
CEQA
A Notice of Exemption has been filed for this work. The project is categorically exempt
from CEQA under section 15301 (b) — replacement or repair of existing manhole
structures for a publicly owned utility involving no expansion of existing capacity or use.
BUDGET/ PURCHASING ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE
Sufficient budget exists but the change order exceeds the authorized contingency. This
repair is funded through the Ongoing Small Capital Replacement/Rehabilitation Project
SP-34 (Budget Update Fiscal Year 2015-2016; Summary of Capital Requirements,
Appendix Section A-7 — Page A-11). This Small Capital fund is used to pay for capital
repairs and/or direct replacements. The SP-34 budget is adequate to cover this Project.
Date of Approval Contract Amount
10/02/13 $ 338,000
09/23/15 $ 791,473
12/16/15 (Proposed) $ 846,357
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s) may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (www.ocsd.com) with the
complete agenda package and attachments:
• Change Order No. 3
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ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
10844 ELLIS AVENUE
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CALIFORNIA 92708.7018
CHANGE ORDER
Contractor: Mode Engineering C.O. No.: Three (00003)
Date: November 5, 2015
Job: FR12-003: Repair to Manhole Structures of Warner Avenue Relief Sewer
Consultant: RMC Water and Environment
Amount of this Change Order(Add): $54,884
In accordance with theContract documents, the following changes to the Contract and/or
Contract Scope of Work are hereby authorized and as compensation, the following additions
to or deductions from the Contract price are hereby approved.
FCO 006—SCHEDULE EXTENSION
This item incorporates schedule extensions and associated overhead costs for the performance of
previously approved Field Change Orders Nos 1 through 5. Schedule impacts were not originally
captured based on uncertainty with the durations required to perform aspects of the work associated
with the unknown conditions. Overhead costs associated with the extended schedule include
insurance coverage, lay down/storage lease, bond increases, and Project Manager support
throughout the total of 486 calendar day extension of the Contract. The work associated with this item
was negotiated with the Contractor in accordance with the Contract documents.
ADDED COST THIS CHANGE ORDER ITEM: $54,884
TIME EXTENSION THIS CHANGE ORDER ITEM: 486 Calendar Days
The Contractor hereby agrees to furnish or delete, as the case may be, any and all labor, material,
and equipment required for the performance of this Change Order in strict accordance with the terms
and conditions of the Contract documents. The Contractor further agrees that the compensation
(cost) set forth in this Change Order comprises the full and complete compensation due the
Contractor, all subcontractors, and all suppliers, for the work or change defined in this Change Order,
including all impact on any unchanged work. By signing this Change Order, the Contractor
acknowledges and agrees, on behalf of itself, all subcontractors, and all suppliers. The signing of this
Change Order shall indicate that the Change Order constitutes full mutual accord and satisfaction for
the change, and that the cost under the Change Order constitutes the total equitable adjustment owed
the Contractor, all subcontractors, and all suppliers, as a result of the change. The Contractor, on
behalf of itself, all subcontractors, and all suppliers, agrees to waive all rights, without exception or
reservation of any kind whatsoever, to file any further claim or request for equitable adjustment of any
type, for any reasonably foreseeable cause that shall arise out of or as a result of this Change Order
or the impact of this Change Order on the remainder of the work under this Contract.
Form Number:CON-Ft-065 Page 1 of 3 Revision Date:0&0910
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
10844 ELLIS AVENUE
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CALIFORNIA 92708-7018
CHANGE ORDER
Contractor: Mode Enaineerina C.O. No.: Three (00003)
Date: November 5, 2015
Job: FR12-003: Repair to Manhole Structures of Warner Avenue Relief Sewer
Consultant: RMC Water and Environment
SUMMARY OF CONTRACT TIME
Original Contract Date: December 03, 2013
Original Contract Time: 120 calendar days
Original Completion Date: April 01, 2014
Time Extension this C.O.: 486 calendar days
Total Contract Time Extension: 486 calendar days
Revised Contract Time: 606 calendar days
Revised Final Completion Date: July 31, 2015
Time Subject to Liquidated Damages: N/A
Actual Final Completion Date: July 31, 2015
Original Contract Price $ 338,000
Prev. Authorized Changes $ 453,473
This Change (Add) $ 54,884
Amended Contract Price $ 846.357
Form Number:CON-F1-066 Page 2 of 3 Revision Date:05/05/10
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
10844 ELLIS AVENUE
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CALIFORNIA 92708-7018
CHANGE ORDER
Contractor: Made Engineering C.O. No.: Three (00003)
Date: November 5, 2015
Job: FR12-003: Repair to Manhole Structures of Warner Avenue Relief Sewer
Consultant: RMC Water and Environment
Board Authorization Date: December 16, 2015
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT MODE ENGINEERING
Recommended by:^ Accepted by:
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Justin Fenton, P.E. Date Bijan Sha pour Date
Project Manager
By
Nick Arhontes, P.E. Date
Director of Facilities Support Services
By
James D. Herberg Date
General Manager
Approved by:
By
John Nielsen Date
Board Chair
Attest:
By
Kelly A. Lore Date
Clerk of the Board
Forth Number:CON-F1-055 Page 3 of 3 Revision Date:05/W10
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Meeting Date TOBd.of Dir.
1V02/15 12/16/15
AGENDA REPORT Item Number Item Number
B 12
Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Rob Thompson, Director of Engineering
SUBJECT: BIOSOLIDS MASTER PLAN, PROJECT PS15-01
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
A. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Black & Veatch to provide
professional services for Biosolids Master Plan, Project No. PS15-01, for an
amount not to exceed $2,965,556; and,
B. Approve a contingency of $296,556 (10%).
SUMMARY
The purpose of this project is to meet one of the eight strategic goals identified in the
Five-Year Strategic Plan approved by the Orange County Sanitation District (Sanitation
District) Board of Directors in 2013, which is to study future biosolids management
options and solids handling facilities improvements. Biosolids are nutrient-rich treated
organic material recovered through the treatment of wastewater that can be recycled as
a soil amendment. Effective management of biosolids is critical to the Sanitation District
mission of resource recovery and permit compliance.
The Biosolids Master Plan, Project No. PS15-01, will study mid- and long-term
strategies for biosolids management, and will identify onsite and offsite facility options to
generate a biosolids product that could meet future regulations for a sustainable
biosolids beneficial use market. The project will also evaluate the existing Sanitation
District solids handling facilities, evaluate different technology altematives, and make
recommendations for future capital facilities improvements. In addition, this project will
prepare and certify a Programmatic Environmental Impact Report for all recommended
capital facilities to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act.
The Sanitation District advertised a Request for Proposal (RFP) and five proposals were
received. The five proposals were evaluated and ranked. Black & Veatch was selected
as the best qualified firm. Staff recommends awarding a Professional Services
Agreement (PSA) to Black & Veatch for an amount not to exceed $2,965,556.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
N/A
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Proiect Background
The 2003 Long-Range Management Plan resulted in guidelines for diversification of
biosolids products, contractors, and markets to create a sustainable biosolids program.
The updated biosolids policy (2013 Board Resolution No. OCSD 2013-03) commits the
Sanitation District to a diversified portfolio of biosolids management options, including
recycling and other best management practices to maintain a sustainable program.
The Sanitation District's biosolids management contract with Synagro expires in
December 2016. In 2017, the Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) will stop sending
solids to the Sanitation District. In addition, during this timeframe, the Sanitation
District's dewatering centrifuges will be online after completion of Project Nos. P1-101
and P2-92. With these changes, the biosolids production will be reduced by
approximately one-third in the next few years. A study of current and available biosolids
recycling options will assist the Sanitation District in selecting the right option to ensure
conformance with the biosolids policy regarding diversity of management options and
other criteria.
The age and vulnerable condition of the Plant No. 2 digesters generate the need for
their rehabilitation or replacement. The 18 digesters were built in the time range of
1959 to 1979. No major structural rehabilitation had been done since the digesters
were built. The recent planning study, SP-186 Plant 2 Digesters and Tunnels Seismic
Evaluation, determined that all Plant No. 2 digesters have high risk of structural failure
in the event of a major liquefaction or other seismic event. Major ground improvements
and structure improvements will be needed to reduce the risk of structural failure and
bring the structures up to the current seismic code. The study recommended replacing
the digesters instead of rehabilitation on a life cycle cost basis.
Request for Proposal (RFPI
On July 27, 2015, the Sanitation District issued an RFP to procure the work and
services outlined in the Scope of Work. The RFP was publicly advertised in the Orange
County Register and the RFP Invitation Letter was sent electronically to multiple
professional firms registered in the SANITATION DISTRICT's vendor database; and
therefore, adequate competition was expected.
A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting was conducted on August 11, 2015 at the
Sanitation District's facilities to discuss the proposal requirements, scope of work,
schedule, and evaluation process with potential Proposers.
As a result, five proposals were received on September 24, 2015. A Staff Evaluation
Committee consisting of five representatives and three non-voting technical advisors
from Engineering, and Operations and Maintenance Departments reviewed and ranked
each of the proposals in accordance with the evaluation process set forth in Sanitation
District Board of Directors' Ordinance No. OCSD-47, Section 4.02. Two representatives
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from the Contracts Administration Division participated in the evaluation process as
non-voting members. The proposals were evaluated according to the following criteria:
(1) project understanding and approach; (2) related project experience; and (3) project
team and staff qualifications.
After reviewing and scoring the proposals, the five Consultant firms were ranked
according to the score achieved. On October 21, 2015, the Evaluation Committee
interviewed the top two proposing firms, Black & Veatch, and CH2M, to meet the
proposed key team members and further evaluate the firms' proposals. Pursuant to the
results of the interview, the Evaluation Committee selected Black & Veatch as the top-
ranked firm as shown in Table 1.
TABLE 1
PROPOSAL EVALUATION*
Consultant Black andVth CH2M AECOM HDR Ramboll
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Evaluator Environ
Reviewer A 1 2 3 3 5
Reviewer B 1 2 3 4 5
Reviewer C 1 2 4 3 5
Reviewer D 1 2 3 3 5
Reviewer E 1 2 4 3 5
Overall Ranking 1 2 3 4 5
Proposal Fee $2,992,314 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Negotiated Fee $2,965,556
Proposal
'Based on scores after interview
Black & Veatch was ranked highest by the Evaluation Committee based on all three
criteria. Black & Veatch proposed a highly qualified team that includes local and national
experts on biosolids market and treatment technology, and includes an independent
biosolids expert panel to perform and to be consulted of some specific tasks. Black &
Veatch's proposal demonstrated the best understanding and approach to the Scope of
Work. The proposed team members have successfully performed similar projects for
other agencies and projects for the Sanitation District.
Review of Fee Proposal and Negotiations
Proposals were accompanied by sealed fee proposal estimates. The fee proposal of
the highest ranked firm was not opened until the proposals were evaluated and a top-
ranked firm was selected in accordance with Sanitation District Ordinance
No. OCSD47.
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Staff conducted extensive negotiations with Black & Veatch to discuss and clarify the
requirements of the Scope of Work, level of effort, and assumptions as required for the
completion of the Scope of Work for the project. As a result of these negotiations, Black
& Veatch submitted a revised fee proposal of$2,965,556. The decrease in the proposed
fee is due to streamlining the number of meetings and meeting attendees required, and
clarifying the roles and responsibilities of the expert panel.
In evaluating whether the fee proposal was fair and reasonable, the following factors
were considered:
• The estimated level of effort was evaluated in detail for each task and subtask, and
found to be justified by the needs of the project, the agreed-upon assumptions, and
the Sanitation District's expectation for the quality of services.
• The Consultant's fringe and overhead costs, which factor into the billing rate, is
consistent with other similar agreements. The contract profits for Black and Veatch
and the Major Subconsultants are based on the Sanitation District's standard
professional services agreements.
Based on the above, staff determined the final cost proposal to be fair and reasonable
for the Scope of Work and recommends awarding the PSA to Black & Veatch for an
amount not to exceed $2,965,556.
CEQA
A Notice of Exemption was filed on August 14, 2015. The project is exempt from CEQA
pursuant to CEQA's Class 6 Exemption for Information Collection (CEQA Guidelines
Section 15306).
BUDGET/PURCHASING ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE
This request complies with authority levels of the Sanitation District's Purchasing
Ordinance. This item has been budgeted. (Line item: FY2015-16, Page A-14) and the
project budget is sufficient for the recommended action.
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s) maybe viewed on-line at the OCSD webslte (www.ocsd.corn with the
complete agenda package:
• Professional Services Agreement
• PowerPoint presentation to Operations Committee 12/2/2015
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, is made and entered into to be effective the 16U day of December,
2015, by and between the ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, hereinafter referred to
as "SANITATION DISTRICT', and BLACK AND VEATCH CORPORATION, for purposes of
this AGREEMENT hereinafter referred to as "CONSULTANT". The SANITATION DISTRICT
and CONSULTANT are referred to herein collectively as the "Parties" or individually as a
"Party."
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the SANITATION DISTRICT desires to engage a consultant for Biosolids
Master Plan, Project No. PSI 5-01, to provide professional engineering services to develop a
Biosolids Master Plan. This project will meet one of the goals in the SANITATION DISTRICT's
2013 5-year Strategic Plan, which is to recommend future biosolids management options and
capital facilities improvements for a 20-year planning period.; and,
WHEREAS, CONSULTANT is qualified to provide the necessary services in connection
with these requirements and has agreed to provide the necessary professional services; and,
WHEREAS, the SANITATION DISTRICT has adopted procedures for the selection of
professional services and has proceeded in accordance with said procedures to select
CONSULTANT to perform this work; and,
WHEREAS, at its regular meeting on December 16, 2015 the Board of Directors, by
Minute Order, accepted the recommendation of the Operations Committee to approve this
AGREEMENT between the SANITATION DISTRICT and CONSULTANT.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and mutual benefits, which will
result to the parties in carrying out the terms of this AGREEMENT, it is mutually agreed as
follows:
1. SCOPE OF WORK
CONSULTANT agrees to furnish necessary professional services to accomplish those
project elements outlined in the Scope of Work attached hereto as "Attachment A", and
by this reference made a part of this AGREEMENT.
A. The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical
accuracy, and completeness and coordination of the work and services furnished
by the CONSULTANT under this AGREEMENT, including the work performed by
its Subconsultants. Where approval by the SANITATION DISTRICT is indicated,
it is understood to be conceptual approval only and does not relieve the
CONSULTANT of responsibility for complying with all applicable laws,
regulations, codes, industry standards and liability for damages caused by errors,
omissions, noncompliance with industry standards, and/or negligence on the part
of the CONSULTANT or its Subconsultants.
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B. CONSULTANT is responsible for the quality of work prepared under this
AGREEMENT and shall perform its work in accordance with engineering
standards in effect for clarity, uniformity, and completeness. CONSULTANT
shall timely respond to all comments, suggestions, and recommendations from
the SANITATION DISTRICT. All comments from the SANITATION DISTRICT, or
its agent, shall be incorporated into the work prior to the next review deadline or
addressed, in writing, as to why the comment(s) has/have not been incorporated.
CONSULTANT shall ensure that each submittal is 100% accurate for the level of
work submitted (i.e. correct references, terms, capitalization or equal status,
spelling, punctuation, etc.)
C. In the event that CONSULTANT's services and/or work product(s) is not to the
satisfaction of the SANITATION DISTRICT and/or does not conform to the
requirements of this AGREEMENT or the applicable industry standards, the
CONSULTANT shall, without additional compensation, promptly correct or revise
any errors or deficiencies in its work product(s) within the timeframe specified by
the Project Manager. The SANITATION DISTRICT may charge to
CONSULTANT all costs, expenses and damages associated with any such
corrections or revisions.
D. Any CADD drawings, figures, and other work produced by CONSULTANT and
Subconsultants using the SANITATION DISTRICT CAD Manual. Conversion of
CADD work from any other non-standard CADD format to the SANITATION
DISTRICT format shall not be acceptable in lieu of this requirement.
Electronic files shall conform to the SANITATION DISTRICT specifications. Any
changes to these specifications by the CONSULTANT are subject to review and
require advance written approval of the SANITATION DISTRICT.
Electronic files shall be subject to an acceptance period of Thirty(30) calendar
days during which the SANITATION DISTRICT shall perform appropriate reviews
and including CAD Manual compliance. CONSULTANT shall correct any
discrepancies or errors detected and reported within the acceptance period at no
additional cost to the SANTITATION DISTRICT.
E. All professional services performed by the CONSULTANT, including, but not
limited to, all drafts, data, correspondence, proposals, and reports compiled or
composed by the CONSULTANT, pursuant to this AGREEMENT, are for the sole
use of the SANITATION DISTRICT, its agents and employees. Neither the
documents nor their contents shall be released to any third party without the prior
written consent of the SANITATION DISTRICT. This provision does not apply to
information that(a)was publicly known, or otherwise known to the
CONSULTANT, at the time that it was disclosed to the CONSULTANT by the
SANITATION DISTRICT, or(b) subsequently becomes publicly known to the
CONSULTANT other than through disclosure by the SANITATION DISTRICT.
PSA PROJECT NO.PS-15-01
01/27/15 BIOSOLIDS MASTER PLAN
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2. COMPENSATION
Total compensation shall be paid to CONSULTANT for services in accordance with the
following provisions:
A. Total Compensation
Total compensation shall be in an amount not to exceed Two Million Nine
Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Six Dollars ($2,965,556).
Total compensation to CONSULTANT including burdened labor(salaries plus
benefits), overhead, profit, direct costs, and Subconsultant(s)fees and costs
shall not exceed the sum set forth in Attachment"E"- Fee Proposal.
B. Labor
As a portion of the total compensation to be paid to CONSULTANT, the
SANITATION DISTRICT shall pay to CONSULTANT a sum equal to the
burdened salaries (salaries plus benefits)actually paid by CONSULTANT
charged on an hourly-rate basis to this project and paid to the personnel of
CONSULTANT. Upon request of the SANITATION DISTRICT, CONSULTANT
shall provide the SANITATION DISTRICT with certified payroll records of all
employees' work that is charged to this project.
C. Overhead
As a portion of the total compensation to be paid to CONSULTANT, the
SANITATION DISTRICT shall compensate CONSULTANT and Subconsultants
for overhead at the rate equal to the percentage of burdened labor as specified in
Attachment"E"- Fee Proposal.
D. Profit
Profit for CONSULTANT and Subconsultants shall be a percentage of consulting
services fees (Burdened Labor and Overhead). When the consulting or
subconsulting services amount is $250,000 or less, the maximum Profit shall be
10%. Between $250,000 and $2,500,000, the maximum Profit shall be limited by
a straight declining percentage between 10% and 5%. For consulting or
subconsulting services fees with a value greater than $2,500,000, the maximum
Profit shall be 5%. Addenda shall be governed by the same maximum Profit
percentage after adding consulting services fees.
As a portion of the total compensation to be paid to CONSULTANT and
Subconsultants, the SANITATION DISTRICT shall pay profit for all services
rendered by CONSULTANT and Subconsultants for this project according to
Attachment"E"- Fee Proposal.
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E. Subconsultants
For any Subconsultant whose fees for services are greater than or equal to
$100,000 (excluding out-of-pocket costs), CONSULTANT shall pay to
Subconsultant total compensation in accordance with the Subconsultant amount
specified in Attachment"E"- Fee Proposal.
For any Subconsultant whose fees for services are less than $100,000,
CONSULTANT may pay to Subconsultant total compensation on an hourly-rate
basis per Attachment"J"— Minor Subconsultant Hourly Rate Schedule and as
specified in the Scope of Work. The SANITATION DISTRICT shall pay to
CONSULTANT the actual costs of Subconsultant fees and charges in an amount
not to exceed the sum set forth in Attachment"E"- Fee Proposal.
F. Direct Costs
The SANITATION DISTRICT shall pay to CONSULTANT and Subconsultants
the actual costs of permits and associated fees, travel and licenses for an
amount not to exceed the sum set forth in Attachment"E"- Fee Proposal. The
SANITATION DISTRICT shall also pay to CONSULTANT actual costs for
equipment rentals, leases or purchases with prior approval of the SANITATION
DISTRICT. Upon request, CONSULTANT shall provide to the SANITATION
DISTRICT receipts and other documentary records to support CONSULTANT's
request for reimbursement of these amounts, see Attachment"D"-Allowable
Direct Costs. All incidental expenses shall be included in overhead pursuant to
Section 2 -COMPENSATION above.
G. Reimbursable Direct Costs
The SANITATION DISTRICT will reimburse the CONSULTANT for reasonable
travel and business expenses as described in this section and further described in
Attachment"D"-Allowable Direct Costs to this Agreement. The reimbursement of
the above mentioned expenses will be based on an "accountable plan' as
considered by Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The plan includes a combination of
reimbursements based upon receipts and a "per diem" component approved by
IRS. The most recent schedule of the per diem rates utilized by the SANITATION
DISTRICT can be found on the U.S. General Service Administration website at
http://www.gsa.gov/portal/category/104711#.
The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for the most economical and practical
means or management of reimbursable costs inclusive but not limited to travel,
lodging and meals arrangements. The SANITATION DISTRICT shall apply the
most economic and practical method of reimbursement which may include
reimbursements based upon receipts and/or"per diem" as deemed the most
practical.
CONSULTANT shall be responsible for returning to the SANITATION DISTRICT
any excess reimbursements after the reimbursement has been paid by the
SANITATION DISTRICT.
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Travel and travel arrangements—Any travel involving airfare, overnight stays or
multiple day attendance must be approved by the SANITATION DISTRICT in
advance.
Local Travel is considered travel by the CONSULTANT within the SANITATION
DISTRICT geographical area which includes Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura, San
Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego, Imperial and Kern Counties. Automobile
mileage is reimbursable if CONSULTANT is required to utilize personal vehicle
for local travel.
Lodging—Overnight stays will not be approved by the SANITATION DISTRICT for
local travel. However, under certain circumstances overnight stay may be allowed
at the discretion of the SANITATION DISTRICT based on reasonableness of
meeting schedules and the amount of time required for travel by the
CONSULTANT. Such determination will be made on a case-by-case basis and at
the discretion of the SANITATION DISTRICT.
Travel Meals— Per-diem rates as approved by IRS shall be utilized for travel
meals reimbursements. Per diem rates shall be applied to meals that are
appropriate for travel times. Receipts are not required for the approved meals.
Additional details related to the reimbursement of the allowable direct costs are
provided in the Attachment"Y-Allowable Direct Costs of this Agreement.
H. Limitation of Costs
If, at any time, CONSULTANT estimates the cost of performing the services
described in CONSULTANT's Proposal will exceed seventy-fiver percent(75%)
of the not-to-exceed amount of the Agreement, including approved additional
compensation, CONSULTANT shall notify the SANITATION DISTRICT
immediately, and in writing. This written notice shall indicate the additional
amount necessary to complete the services. Any cost incurred in excess of the
approved not-to-exceed amount, without the express written consent of the
SANITATION DISTRICT's authorized representative shall be at CONSULTANT's
own risk. This written notice shall be provided separately from, and in addition to
any notification requirements contained in the CONSULTANT's invoice and
monthly progress report. Failure to notify the SANITATION DISTRICT that the
services cannot be completed within the authorized not-to-exceed amount is a
material breach of this Agreement.
3. REALLOCATION OF TOTAL COMPENSATION
The SANITATION DISTRICT, by its Director of Engineering, shall have the right to
approve a reallocation of the incremental amounts constituting the Total Compensation,
provided that the Total Compensation is not increased.
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4. PAYMENT
A. Monthly Invoice: CONSULTANT shall include in its monthly invoice, a detailed
breakdown of costs associated with the performance of any corrections or
revisions of the work for that invoicing period, in a format acceptable to the
SANITATION DISTRICT. CONSULTANT shall warrant and certify the accuracy
of these costs and provide all support documentation required by the
SANITATION DISTRICT. CONSULTANT understands that submitted costs are
subject to Section 12 Audit Provisions.
B. CONSULTANT will submit monthly statements covering services and/or work
performed for payment for those items included in Section 2 hereof no later than
the second Wednesday of the following month and in the format required by the
SANITATION DISTRICT. The format must include, as a minimum: 1) current
billing period invoicing, 2) current billing period "total percent invoiced to date",
3)future activities, 4) previous billing period "total invoiced to date", 5) potential
items that are not included in the Scope of Work, 6) concerns and possible
delays, 7) percentage of completion to date, and S) budget status and amount
remaining. Such requests shall be accompanied by such supporting data as may
be required by the SANITATION DISTRICT.
Upon approval of such payment request by the SANITATION DISTRICT,
payment shall be made to CONSULTANT as soon as practicable of one hundred
percent (100%)of the invoiced amount.
If the SANITATION DISTRICT determines that the work under this AGREEMENT
or any specified project element hereunder, is incomplete and that the amount of
payment is in excess of:
I. The amount considered by the SANITATION DISTRICT's Director of
Engineering to be adequate for the protection of the SANITATION
DISTRICT; or
ii. The percentage of the work accomplished for each project element,
The SANITATION DISTRICT may, at the discretion of the Director of
Engineering, retain an amount equal to that which insures that the total amount
paid to that date does not exceed the percentage of the completed work for the
Project in its entirety.
C. CONSULTANT may submit periodic payment requests for each 30-day period of
this Agreement for the profit as set forth in Section 2 -COMPENSATION above.
Said profit payment request shall be proportionate to the work actually
accomplished to date on a per-project-element basis. In the event the
SANITATION DISTRICT's Director of Engineering determines that no satisfactory
progress has been made since the prior payment, or in the event of a delay in the
work progress for any reason, the SANITATION DISTRICT shall have the right to
withhold any scheduled proportionate profit payment.
D. Upon satisfactory completion by CONSULTANT of the work called for under the
terms of this AGREEMENT, and upon acceptance of such work by the
SANITATION DISTRICT, CONSULTANT will be paid the unpaid balance of any
money due for such work based on the monthly statements, including any
retained percentages relating to this portion of the work.
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E. Upon satisfactory completion of the work performed hereunder and prior to final
payment under this AGREEMENT for such work, or prior settlement upon
termination of this AGREEMENT, and as a condition precedent thereto,
CONSULTANT shall execute and deliver to the SANITATION DISTRICT a
release of all claims against the SANITATION DISTRICT arising under or by
virtue of this AGREEMENT other than such claims, if any, as may be specifically
exempted by CONSULTANT from the operation of the release in stated amounts
to be set forth therein.
F. Pursuant to the California False Claims Act(Government Code sections 12650-
12655), any CONSULTANT that knowingly submits a false claim to the
SANITATION DISTRICT for compensation under the terms of this AGREEMENT
may be held liable for treble damages and up to a $10,000 civil penalty for each
false claim submitted. This section shall also be binding on all Subconsultants.
A CONSULTANT or Subconsultant shall be deemed to have submitted a false
claim when the CONSULTANT or Subconsultant: (a) knowingly presents or
causes to be presented to an officer or employee of the SANITATION DISTRICT
a false claim or request for payment or approval; (b) knowingly makes, uses, or
causes to be made or used a false record or statement to get a false claim paid
or approved by the SANITATION DISTRICT; (c)conspires to defraud the
SANITATION DISTRICT by getting a false claim allowed or paid by the
SANITATION DISTRICT; (d) knowingly makes, uses, or causes to be made or
used a false record or statement to conceal, avoid, or decrease an obligation to
the SANITATION DISTRICT; or(a) is a beneficiary of an inadvertent submission
of a false claim to the SANITATION DISTRICT, and fails to disclose the false
claim to the SANITATION DISTRICT within a reasonable time after discovery of
the false claim.
S. PREVAILING WAGES
To the extent CONSULTANT intends to utilize employees who will perform work during
the contract, as more specifically defined under Labor Code Section 1720,
CONSULTANT shall be subject to prevailing wage requirements with respect to such
employees.
6. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS (DIR) REGISTRATION
AND RECORD OF WAGES
A. To the extent CONSULTANT's employees and/or Subconsultants who will
perform Work during the design and preconstruction phases of a construction
contract for which Prevailing Wage Determinations have been issued by the DIR
and as more specifically defined under Labor Code Section 1720 at seq,
CONSULTANT and Subconsultants shall comply with the registration
requirements of Labor Code Section 1725.5. Pursuant to Labor Code Section
1771.4, the Work is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the
DIR.
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B. The CONSULTANT and Subconsultants shall maintain accurate payroll records
and shall comply with all the provisions of Labor Code Section 1776, and shall
submit payroll records to the Labor Commissioner pursuant to Labor Code
Section 1771.4(a)(3). Penalties for non-compliance with the requirements of
Section 1776 may be deducted from progress payments per Section 1776.
C. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1776, the CONSULTANT and Subconsultants
shall furnish a copy of all certified payroll records to SANITATION DISTRICT
and/or general public upon request, provided the public request is made through
SANITATION DISTRICT, the Division of Apprenticeship Standards or the
Division of Labor Enforcement of the Department of Industrial Relations.
D. The CONSULTANT and Subconsultants shall comply with the job site notices
posting requirements established by the Labor Commissioner per Title 8,
California Code of Regulations Section 16461(a).
7. DOCUMENT OWNERSHIP—CONSULTANT PERFORMANCE
A. Ownership of Documents for the Professional Services performed.
All documents in all forms (electronic, paper, etc.), including, but not limited to,
studies, sketches, drawings, computer printouts, disk files, and electronic copies
prepared in connection with or related to the Scope of Work or Professional
Services, shall be the property of the SANITATION DISTRICT. The SANITATION
DISTRICT's ownership of these documents includes use of, reproduction or
reuse of and all incidental rights, whether or not the work for which they were
prepared has been performed. The SANITATION DISTRICT ownership
entitlement arises upon payment or any partial payment for work performed and
includes ownership of any and all work product completed prior to that payment.
This Section shall apply whether the CONSULTANT's Professional Services are
terminated: a) by the completion of the AGREEMENT, or b) in accordance with
other provisions of this AGREEMENT. Notwithstanding any other provision of this
paragraph or AGREEMENT, the CONSULTANT shall have the right to make
copies of all such plans, studies, sketches, drawings, computer printouts and disk
files, and specifications.
B. CONSULTANT shall not be responsible for damage caused by subsequent
changes to or uses of the study or deliverable where the subsequent changes or
uses are not authorized or approved by CONSULTANT, provided that the service
rendered by CONSULTANT was not a proximate cause of the damage.
8. INSURANCE
A. General
i. Insurance shall be issued and underwritten by insurance companies
acceptable to the SANITATION DISTRICT.
ii. Insurers must have an "A-" Policyholder's Rating, or better, and Financial
Rating of at least Class Vill, or better, in accordance with the most current
A.M. Best's Guide Rating. However, the SANITATION DISTRICT will
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accept State Compensation Insurance Fund, for the required policy of
Workers Compensation Insurance subject to the SANITATION
DISTRICT's option to require a change in insurer in the event the State
Fund financial rating is decreased below"B". Further, the SANITATION
DISTRICT will require CONSULTANT to substitute any insurer whose
rating drops below the levels herein specified. Said substitution shall
occur within twenty (20)days of written notice to CONSULTANT, by the
SANITATION DISTRICT or its agent.
iii. Coverage shall be in effect prior to the commencement of any work under
this Agreement.
B. General Liability
The CONSULTANT shall maintain during the life of this Agreement, including the
period of warranty, Commercial General Liability Insurance written on an
occurrence basis providing the following minimum limits of liability coverage:
Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000) per occurrence with Three Million Dollars
($3,000,000)aggregate. Said insurance shall include coverage for the following
hazards: Premises-Operations, blanket contractual liability (for this Agreement),
products liability/completed operations (including any product manufactured or
assembled), broad form property damage, blanket contractual liability,
independent contractors liability, personal and advertising injury, mobile
equipment, and cross liability and severability of interest clauses. A statement on
an insurance certificate will not be accepted in lieu of the actual additional
insured endorsement(s). If requested by SANITATION DISTRICT and
applicable, XCU coverage (Explosion, Collapse and Underground) and
Riggers/On Hook Liability must be included in the General Liability policy and
coverage must be reflected on the submitted Certificate of Insurance.
C. Umbrella Excess Liability
The minimum limits of general liability and Automotive Liability Insurance
required, as set forth herein, shall be provided for through either a single policy of
primary insurance or a combination of policies of primary and umbrella excess
coverage. Umbrella excess liability coverage shall be issued with limits of liability
which, when combined with the primary insurance, will equal the minimum limits
for general liability and automotive liability.
D. AutomotiveNehicle liability Insurance
The CONSULTANT shall maintain a policy of Automotive Liability Insurance on a
comprehensive form covering all owned, non-owned, and hired automobiles,
trucks, and other vehicles providing the following minimum limits of liability
coverage: Combined single limit of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) or
alternatively, Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) per person for bodily injury and
One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per accident for property damage. A statement
on an insurance certificate will not be accepted in lieu of the actual additional
insured endorsement.
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E. Worker's Compensation Insurance
The CONSULTANT shall provide such Workers' Compensation Insurance as
required by the Labor Code of the State of California in the amount of the
statutory limit, including Employer's Liability Insurance with a minimum limit of
One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence. Such Worker's Compensation
Insurance shall be endorsed to provide for a waiver of subrogation in favor of the
SANITATION DISTRICT. A statement on an insurance certificate will not be
accepted in lieu of the actual endorsements unless the insurance carrier is State
of California Insurance Fund and the identifier"SCIF" and endorsement numbers
2570 and 2065 are referenced on the certificate of insurance. If an exposure to
Jones Act liability may exist, the insurance required herein shall include coverage
for Jones Act claims.
F. Errors and Omissions/Professional Liability
CONSULTANT shall maintain in full force and effect, throughout the term of this
Agreement, standard industry form professional negligence errors and omissions
insurance coverage in an amount of not less than Five Million Dollars
($5,000,000)with limits in accordance with the provisions of this Paragraph. If
the policy of insurance is written on a "claims made" basis, said policy shall be
continued in full force and effect at all times during the term of this Agreement,
and for a period of five (5) years from the date of the completion of the services
hereunder.
In the event of termination of said policy during this period, CONSULTANT shall
obtain continuing insurance coverage for the prior acts or omissions of
CONSULTANT during the course of performing services under the term of this
Agreement. Said coverage shall be evidenced by either a new policy evidencing
no gap in coverage or by separate extended "tail" coverage with the present or
new carrier.
In the event the present policy of insurance is written on an "occurrence" basis,
said policy shall be continued in full force and effect during the term of this
Agreement or until completion of the services provided for in this Agreement,
whichever is later. In the event of termination of said policy during this period,
new coverage shall be obtained for the required period to insure for the prior acts
of CONSULTANT during the course of performing services under the term of this
Agreement.
CONSULTANT shall provide to the SANITATION DISTRICT a certificate of
insurance in a form acceptable to the SANITATION DISTRICT indicating the
deductible or self-retention amounts and the expiration date of said policy, and
shall provide renewal certificates not less than ten (10)days prior to the
expiration of each policy term.
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G. Proof of Coverage
The CONSULTANT shall furnish the SANITATION DISTRICT with original
certificates and amendatory endorsements effecting coverage. Said policies and
endorsements shall conform to the requirements herein stated. All certificates
and endorsements are to be received and approved by the SANITATION
DISTRICT before work commences. The CONSULTANT shall provide OCSD
with access to copies of its insurance certificates and amendatory endorsements
affective coverage at its regional office in Irvine, California during normal working
hours. Confidential information may be redacted from said policies, provided that
verification of coverage may not be redacted. Said policies and endorsements
shall conform to the requirements herein stated. The following are approved
forms that must be submitted as proof of coverage:
• Certificate of Insurance ACORD Form 25 (512010)or equivalent.
• Additional Insurance (ISO Form) CG2010 11 85 or
(General Liability)
The combination of(ISO Forms)
CG 2010 1001 and CG 2037 1001
All other Additional Insured endorsements must
be submitted for approval by the SANITATION
DISTRICT, and the SANITATION DISTRICT
may reject alternatives that provide different or
less coverage to the SANITATION DISTRICT.
• Additional Insured Submit endorsement provided by carrier for the
(Auto Liability) SANITATION DISTRICT approval.
• Waiver of Subrogation State Compensation Insurance Fund
Endorsement No. 2570 or equivalent.
• Cancellation Notice State Compensation Insurance Fund
Endorsement No. 2065 or equivalent.
H. Cancellation Notice
Each insurance policy required herein shall be endorsed to state that coverage
shall not be cancelled by either party, except after thirty (30)days' prior written
notice. The Cancellation Section of ACORD Form 25 (5/2010) shall state the
required thirty (30) days' written notification. The policy shall not terminate, nor
shall it be cancelled, nor the coverage reduced until thirty(30) days after written
notice is given to the SANITATION DISTRICT except for nonpayment of
premium, which shall require not less than ten (10) days written notice to the
SANITATION DISTRICT. Should there be changes in coverage or an increase in
deductible or SIR amounts, the CONSULTANT shall send to the SANITATION
DISTRICT a certified letter which includes a description of the changes in
coverage and/or any increase in deductible or SIR amounts. The certified letter
must be sent to the attention of Risk Management, Div. 260, and shall be
received by the SANITATION DISTRICT not less than thirty (30)days prior to the
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effective date of the change(s) if the change would reduce coverage or increase
deductibles or SIR amounts or otherwise reduce or limit the scope of insurance
coverage provided to the SANITATION DISTRICT.
I. Primary Insurance
All liability policies shall contain a Primary and Non Contributory Clause. Any
other insurance maintained by the SANITATION DISTRICT shall be excess and
not contributing with the insurance provided by CONSULTANT.
J. Separation of Insured
All liability policies shall contain a "Separation of Insureds" clause.
K. Non-Limiting (if applicable)
Nothing in this document shall be construed as limiting in any way, nor shall it
limit the indemnification provision contained in this Agreement, or the extent to
which CONSULTANT may be held responsible for payment of damages to
persons or property.
L. Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions
Any deductible and/or self-insured retention must be declared to the
SANITATION DISTRICT on the Certificate of Insurance. All deductibles and/or
self-insured retentions require approval by the SANITATION DISTRICT. At the
option of the SANITATION DISTRICT, either: the insurer shall reduce or
eliminate such deductible or self-insured retention as respects the SANITATION
DISTRICT; or the CONSULTANT shall provide a financial guarantee satisfactory
to the SANITATION DISTRICT guaranteeing payment of losses and related
investigations, claim administration and defense expenses. The SANITATION
DISTRICT will not invoke the option expressed in this paragraph unless it has
reasonable cause to question CONSULTANT's financial strength.
M. Defense Costs
Liability policies (except Errors and Omissions/Professional Liability) shall have
a provision that defense Costs for all insureds and additional insureds are paid in
addition to and do not deplete any policy limits.
N. Subconsultants
The CONSULTANT shall be responsible to establish insurance requirements for
any Subconsultant hired by the CONSULTANT. The insurance shall be in
amounts and types reasonably sufficient to deal with the risk of loss involving the
Subconsultant's operations and work.
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O. Limits Are Minimums
If the CONSULTANT maintains higher limits than any minimums shown above,
then SANITATION DISTRICT requires and shall be entitled to coverage for the
higher limits maintained by CONSULTANT. Nothing in this section, however,
requires CONSULTANT in the absence of litigation to reveal its Errors and
Omissions/Professional Liability limits beyond that required above in other
sections.
9. SCOPECHANGES
In the event of a change in the Scope of Work or a change in the proposed Project, as
requested by the SANITATION DISTRICT, the Parties hereto shall execute an
Amendment to this AGREEMENT setting forth with particularity all terms of the new
AGREEMENT, including, but not limited to any additional CONSULTANT's fees.
10. PROJECT TEAM AND SUBCONSULTANTS
CONSULTANT shall provide to SANITATION DISTRICT, prior to execution of this
AGREEMENT, the names and full description of all Subconsultants and
CONSULTANT's project team members anticipated to be used on this Project under this
AGREEMENT by CONSULTANT. CONSULTANT shall include a description of the work
and services to be done by each Subconsultant and each of CONSULTANT's Project
team member. CONSULTANT shall include the respective compensation amounts for
CONSULTANT and each Subconsultant, broken down as indicated in Section 2-
COMPENSATION.
There shall be no substitution of the listed Subconsultants and CONSULTANT's project
team members without prior written approval by the SANITATION DISTRICT.
11. ENGINEERING REGISTRATION
The CONSULTANTS personnel and Subconsultants are comprised of registered
engineers and a staff of specialists and draftsmen in each department. The firm itself is
not a registered engineer but represents and agrees that wherever, in the performance
of this AGREEMENT, the services of a registered engineer is required, such services
hereunder will be performed under the direct supervision of registered engineers who
are registered in California.
12. AUDIT PROVISIONS.
A. SANITATION DISTRICT retains the reasonable right to access, review, examine,
and audit, any and all books, records, documents and any other evidence of
procedures and practices that the SANITATION DISTRICT determines are
necessary to discover and verify that the CONSULTANT is in compliance with all
requirements under this AGREEMENT. The CONSULTANT shall include the
SANITATION DISTRICT's right as described above, in any and all of their
subcontracts, and shall ensure that these rights are binding upon all
Subconsultants.
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B. SANITATION DISTRICT retains the right to examine CONSULTANT's books,
records, documents and any other evidence of procedures and practices that the
SANITATION DISTRICT determines are necessary to discover and verify all direct
and indirect costs, of whatever nature, which are claimed to have been incurred,
or anticipated to be incurred or to ensure CONSULTANT's compliance with all
requirements under this AGREEMENT during the term of this AGREEMENT and
for a period of three (3) years after its termination.
C. CONSULTANT shall maintain complete and accurate records in accordance with
generally accepted industry standard practices and the SANITATION DISTRICT's
policy. The CONSULTANT shall make available to the SANITATION DISTRICT
for review and audit, all project related accounting records and documents, and
any other financial data within 15 days after receipt of notice from the SANITATION
DISTRICT. Upon SANITATION DISTRICT's request, the CONSULTANT shall
submit exact duplicates of originals of all requested records to the SANITATION
DISTRICT. If an audit is performed, CONSULTANT shall ensure that a qualified
employee of the CONSULTANT will be available to assist SANITATION
DISTRICT's auditor in obtaining all Project related accounting records and
documents, and any other financial data.
13. LEGAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PARTIES
The legal relationship between the parties hereto is that of an independent contractor
and nothing herein shall be deemed to transform CONSULTANT, its staff, independent
contractors, or Subconsultants into employees of the SANITATION DISTRICT.
CONSULTANT'S staff performing services under the AGREEMENT shall at all times be
employees and/or independent contractors of CONSULTANT. CONSULTANT shall
monitor and control its staff and pay wages, salaries, and other amounts due directly to
its staff in connection with the AGREEMENT. CONSULTANT shall be responsible for
hiring, review, and termination of its staff and shall be accountable for all reports and
obligations respecting them, such as social security, income tax withholding,
unemployment compensation, workers' compensation and similar matters.
14. NOTICES
All notices hereunder and communications regarding the interpretation of the terms of
this AGREEMENT, or changes thereto, shall be effected by delivery of said notices in
person or by depositing said notices in the U.S. mail, registered or certified mail, return
receipt requested, postage prepaid and addressed as follows:
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708-7018
Attention: Michelle Chewning, Senior Contracts Administrator
Copy: Sharon Yin, Project Manager
CONSULTANT:
Black and Veatch Corporation
800 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 600
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Attention: James H. Clark, P.E.
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All communication regarding the Scope of Work, will be addressed to the Project
Manager. Direction from other SANITATION DISTRICT staff must be approved in
writing by the SANITATION DISTRICT's Project Manager prior to action from the
CONSULTANT.
15. TERMINATION
The SANITATION DISTRICT may terminate this AGREEMENT at any time, without
cause, upon giving thirty (30) days written notice to CONSULTANT. In the event of such
termination, CONSULTANT shall be entitled to compensation for work performed on a
prorated basis through and including the effective date of termination.
CONSULTANT shall be permitted to terminate this AGREEMENT upon thirty (30)days
written notice only if CONSULTANT is not compensated for billed amounts in
accordance with the provisions of this AGREEMENT, when the same are due.
Notice of termination shall be mailed to the SANITATION DISTRICT at the address
listed in Paragraph 13.
16. DOCUMENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS
The documents and study materials for this Project shall become the property of the
SANITATION DISTRICT upon the termination or completion of the work.
CONSULTANT agrees to furnish to the SANITATION DISTRICT copies of all
memoranda, correspondence, electronic materials, computation and study materials in
its files pertaining to the work described in this AGREEMENT, which is requested in
writing by the SANITATION DISTRICT.
17. COMPLIANCE
CONSULTANT certifies by the execution of this AGREEMENT that it pays employees
not less than the minimum wage as defined by law, and that it does not discriminate in
its employment with regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin; that it is in
compliance with all federal, state and local directives and executive orders regarding
non-discrimination in employment; and that it agrees to demonstrate positively and
aggressively the principle of equal opportunity in employment.
18. AGREEMENT EXECUTION AUTHORIZATION
Both the SANITATION DISTRICT and CONSULTANT do covenant that each individual
executing this document by and on behalf of each Party is a person duly authorized to
execute this AGREEMENT for that Party.
19. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
In the event of a dispute arising between the parties regarding performance or
interpretation of this AGREEMENT, the dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration
under the auspices of the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Service ("JAMS"), or similar
organization or entity conducting alternate dispute resolution services.
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20. ATTORNEY'S FEES, COSTS AND NECESSARY DISBURSEMENTS
If any action at law or in equity or if any proceeding in the form of an Alternative Dispute
Resolution (ADR) is necessary to enforce or interpret the terms of this Agreement, the
prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees, costs and necessary
disbursements in addition to any other relief to which he may be entitled.
21. WARRANTY
CONSULTANT shall perform its services in accordance with generally accepted industry
and professional standards. If, within the 12-month period following completion of its
services, the SANITATION DISTRICT informs CONSULTANT that any part of the
services fails to meet those standards, CONSULTANT shall, within the time prescribed
by the SANITATION DISTRICT, take all such actions as are necessary to correct or
complete the noted deficiency(ies).
22. INDEMNIFICATION
To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall indemnify, defend (at
CONSULTANT's sole cost and expense and with legal counsel approved by the
SANITATION DISTRICT, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld), protect
and hold harmless the SANITATION DISTRICT and all of SANITATION DISTRICT's
officers, directors, employees, CONSULTANT's, and agents (collectively the
"Indemnified Parties"), from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, causes
of action, suits, arbitration awards, losses,judgments, fines, penalties, costs and
expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys' fees, disbursements and court costs,
and all other professional, expert or CONSULTANT's fees and costs and the
SANITATION DISTRICT's general and administrative expenses; individually, a "Claim";
collectively, "Claims")which may arise from or are in any manner related, directly or
indirectly, to any work performed, or any operations, activities, or services provided by
CONSULTANT in carrying out its obligations under this Agreement to the extent of the
negligent, recklessness and/or willful misconduct of CONSULTANT, its principals,
officers, agents, employees, CONSULTANT's suppliers, CONSULTANT,
Subconsultants, subcontractors, and/or anyone employed directly or indirectly by any of
them, regardless of any contributing negligence or strict liability of an Indemnified Party.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall be construed to require
CONSULTANT to indemnify the Indemnified Parties from any Claim arising solely from:
(A)the active negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnified Parties; or
(B) a natural disaster or other act of God, such as an earthquake; or
(C)the independent action of a third party who is neither one of the Indemnified Parties
nor the CONSULTANT, nor its principal, officer, agent, employee, nor
CONSULTANT's supplier, CONSULTANT, Subconsultant, subcontractor, nor
anyone employed directly or indirectly by any of them.
Exceptions (A)through (B)above shall not apply, and CONSULTANT shall, to the fullest
extent permitted by law, indemnify the Indemnified Parties, from Claims arising from
more than one cause if any such cause taken alone would otherwise result in the
obligation to indemnify hereunder.
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CONSULTANT's liability for indemnification hereunder is in addition to any liability
CONSULTANT may have to the SANITATION DISTRICT for a breach by
CONSULTANT of any of the provisions of this Agreement. Under no circumstances
shall the insurance requirements and limits set forth in this Agreement be construed to
limit CONSULTANT's indemnification obligation or other liability hereunder. The terms
of this Agreement are contractual and the result of negotiation between the parties
hereto. Accordingly, any rule of construction of contracts (including, without limitation,
California Civil Code Section 1654)that ambiguities are to be construed against the
drafting party, shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement.
23. DUTY TO DEFEND
The duty to defend hereunder is wholly independent of and separate from the duty to
indemnify and such duty to defend shall exist regardless of any ultimate liability of
CONSULTANT and shall be consistent with Civil Code section 2782.8. Such defense
obligation shall arise immediately upon presentation of a Claim by any person if, without
regard to the merit of the Claim, such Claim could potentially result in an obligation to
indemnify one or more Indemnified Parties, and upon written notice of such Claim being
provided to CONSULTANT. Payment to CONSULTANT by any Indemnified Party or the
payment or advance of defense costs by any Indemnified Party shall not be a condition
precedent to enforcing such Indemnified Party's rights to indemnification hereunder. In
the event a final judgment, arbitration, award, order, settlement, or other final resolution
expressly determines that the claim did not arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the
negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the CONSULTANT, to any extent,
then the DISTRICT will reimburse CONSULTANT for the reasonable costs of defending
the Indemnified Parties against such claims.
CONSULTANT'S indemnification obligation hereunder shall survive the expiration or
earlier termination of this AGREEMENT until such time as action against the Indemnified
Parties for such matter indemnified hereunder is fully and finally barred by the applicable
statute of limitations.
24. COMPLIANCE WITH SANITATION DISTRICT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
CONSULTANT shall be required to comply with all SANITATION DISTRICT policies and
procedures including the Safety Manual,as applicable, all of which may be amended from
time to time.
25. CLOSEOUT
When the SANITATION DISTRICT determines that all Work authorized under the
AGREEMENT is fully complete and that the SANITATION DISTRICT requires no further
work from CONSULTANT, or the AGREEMENT is otherwise terminated or expires in
accordance with the terms of the AGREEMENT, the SANITATION DISTRICT shall give
the Consultant written notice that the AGREEMENT will be closed out. CONSULTANT
shall submit all outstanding billings, work submittals, deliverables, reports or similarly
related documents as required under the AGREEMENT within thirty(30) days of receipt
of notice of AGREEMENT closeout.
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Upon receipt of CONSULTANT'S submittals, the SANITATION DISTRICT shall
commence a closeout audit of the AGREEMENT and will either:
i. Give the CONSULTANT a final AGREEMENT Acceptance: or
ii. Advise the CONSULTANT in writing of any outstanding item or items which must
be furnished, completed, or corrected at the CONSULTANT'S cost.
CONSULTANT shall be required to provide adequate resources to fully support any
administrative closeout efforts identified in the AGREEMENT Such support must be
provided within the timeframe requested by the SANITATION DISTRICT.
Notwithstanding the final AGREEMENT acceptance, the CONSULTANT will not be
relieved of its obligations hereunder, nor will the CONSULTANT be relieved of its
obligations to complete any portions of the work, the non-completion of which were not
disclosed to the SANITATION DISTRICT (regardless of whether such nondisclosures
were fraudulent, negligent, or otherwise), and the CONSULTANT shall remain obligated
under all those provisions of the AGREEMENT which expressly or by their nature extend
beyond and survive final AGREEMENT Acceptance.
Any failure by the SANITATION DISTRICT to reject the work or to reject the
CONSULTANT's request for final Agreement Acceptance as set forth above shall not be
deemed to be acceptance of the work by the SANITATION DISTRICT for any purpose nor
imply acceptance of, or agreement with, the CONSULTANT's request for final Agreement
Acceptance.
26. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement between the
Parties and supersedes all previous negotiations between them pertaining to the subject
matter thereof.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this AGREEMENT has been executed in the name of the
SANITATION DISTRICT, by its officers thereunto duly authorized, and CONSULTANT
as of the day and year first above written.
CONSULTANT: BLACK AND VEATCH CORPORATION
By
Date
Printed Name &Title
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
By
Chair, Board of Directors Date
By
Kelly A. Lore
Clerk of the Board Date
By
Marc Dubois Date
Contracts, Purchasing and Materials
Management Division Manager
Attachments: Attachment"A" Scope of Work
Attachment"B" Labor Hour Matrix
Attachment"C" Not Attached
Attachment"D" Allowable Direct Costs
Attachment"E" Fee Proposal
Attachment"F" Not Attached
Attachment"G" Cost Matrix& Cost Summary
Attachment"H" Not Attached
Attachment"I" Not Attached
Attachment"J" Minor Subconsultant Hourly Rate Schedule
Attachment X' OCSD Safety Standards
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Consultant Selection and Negotiation
• Five proposals received - Black & Veatch most qualified
• Clear understanding and approach to the Scope of Work
• High qualified staff, local and national experts, and
independent advisory panel
• Successful similar project experience
• Staff negotiated the estimated level of effort in detail for
each task and subtask
• Hours are appropriate for complexity of project
• Rates are fair and reasonable
Recommendation
• Approve a Professional Services Agreement
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• Approve a contingency of $ 296, 556 ( 10%)
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OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Meeting pate TOBd.Of DIl.
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AGENDA REPORT Item Number Item Number
9 13
Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Rob Thompson, Director of Engineering
SUBJECT: DOVER DRIVE TRUNK SEWER RELIEF, PROJECT NO. 5-63
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Approve a contingency increase of $596,000 (9.63%) to the construction contract with
Mike Bubalo Construction Co., Inc. for the Dover Drive Trunk Sewer Relief,
Project No. 5- 63, for a total contingency of$2,452,700 (39.63%).
SUMMARY
The Dover Drive Trunk Sewer Relief, Project No. 5-63, provides for the increase in the
hydraulic capacity of approximately 7,300 feet of existing sewer lines located along
Dover Drive, between Irvine Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway, in the City of Newport
Beach. The project was designed by Atkins North America, Inc. and the construction
contract was competitively bid and awarded to Mike Bubalo Construction Co., Inc. in
March 2013.
This was a very challenging project and significant additional work was required to
mitigate risks and properly handle unknown site conditions during the construction of
the project. An initial 20% contingency increase was approved in November of 2013 in
order to provide for an additional 3,200-foot bypass pipeline in order to mitigate potential
spill risks due to the existing pipeline condition that was unknown at the time of bid.
This was a significant impact that was coupled with typical changes with a project of this
type including unknown utilities and traffic control changes to mitigate public impact.
As the project progressed, additional unknown underground conditions were
experienced including groundwater, poor native soil compaction, and significant
pavement variances. These all contributed to Contractor production issues and
changes in means and methods to complete the work effectively.
The changes outlined above resulted in significant impacts to the Contractor, many of
which were not quantified while the work was progressing. The construction was largely
completed in 2014, but several outstanding Contractor Requests for Change have
prevented a final closure of the project in order to negotiate and resolve all of the
outstanding disputed items. These are now negotiated and included in a final contract
change order the amount of which exceeds the previously approved contingency. This
requested contingency increase will provide final resolution of all outstanding issues and
allow closure of this project.
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PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
November 2013 — Ratified the General Manager's Use of Emergency Purchasing
Authority Pursuant to Delegation of Authority Resolution 07-04, Section 3.09, approving
a contingency increase of $1,237,800 (20%), for a total contingency of $1,856,700
(30%).
March 2013 — Approved plans and specifications, approved Addendum Nos. 1 through
4 to the plans and specifications, awarded a construction contract to Mike Bubalo
Construction Co., Inc., for a total amount not to exceed $6,189,000, and approved a
contingency of$618,900 (10%).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Schedule impacts of approximately two months were incurred during the installation of a
separate 3,200 foot bypass line due to the severely deteriorated condition of the existing
sewer. The time impacts to critical path work resulted in added field office overhead
costs to the project. Once installation of the new sewer was completed, approximately
520 feet of the temporary bypass line was removed, work which had to be performed at
night, and required restoration of the impacted roadway. The cost not only to install, but
to remove the bypass piping and repave the roadway was a significant change in the
scope of work and associated cost.
Scope and costs for roadway restoration and repaving after installing 7,300 feet of new
sewer were higher than originally anticipated. It was anticipated that the asphalt depth
was approximately five inches and would be restored to its existing thickness; however
substantially thicker pavement sections were encountered during construction. To
resolve this issue and for continuity with its standards, the City of Newport Beach
requested that eight inches be placed along the entire project alignment. The cost to
increase the asphalt pavement section from five inches to eight inches along the 7,300
foot project was a significant change in the scope of work and associated cost.
In addition, existing deteriorated pavement conditions along Dover Drive worsened
during construction operations. To ensure safe traffic travel after construction, these
areas were repaved by the project concurrent with the roadway restoration work over
the new sewer trench. This increased scope of repaving work resulted in added costs
to the project.
Unknown conditions were pervasive along the project alignment. Items encountered
varied from unknown utilities in conflict with the new pipe installation and/or manhole
construction, including unknown concrete encasements and steel casings, to installation
of additional dewatering wells due to unanticipated and excessive groundwater, and
saturated soil conditions that required additional shoring efforts, including off-haul of
unsuitable soils and import of suitable backfill material. To help mitigate impacts to the
public with the additional soil removals, the staging site was changed to a larger area at
Plant No. 2 requiring additional hauling of the materials. The added efforts to mitigate
these conditions resulted in increased costs to the project.
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Lastly, loosely compacted soil over the existing sewer was encountered along a 270
foot section along Dover Drive. Trenching operations for the new sewer along this area
compounded by the loose soil resulted in settlement of the adjacent pavement. To
protect the integrity of the existing sewer and the roadway, it was decided to excavate
and re-compact the soil over the existing pipe to protect it from damage during
installation of the new sewer, and to provide the roadway with the required compacted
subgrade to prevent future settlement of the new pavement. This unknown condition
resulted in added scope and associated costs to the project.
CEQA
This project was included in the June 2007 Collections, Programmatic Environmental
Impact Report, was certified on August 22, 2007, and a Notice of Determination was
filed on August 23, 2007.
BUDGET/ PURCHASING ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE
This request complies with authority levels of the Sanitation District's Purchasing
Ordinance. This item has been budgeted. (Line item: Budget Update FY 2015-16,
Page A-7).
Date of ADDroval Contract Amount Contingency
03/27/13 $6,189,000 $ 618,900 (10%)
11/20/13 $1,237,800 (20%)
12/16/15 $ 596,000 (9.63%)
$2,452,700 (39.63%)
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s) maybe viewed on-line at the OCSD website (www.ocsd.com) with the
complete agenda package:
PowerPoint presentation to Operations Committee 12/2/2015
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• Approve a contingency increase of $596,000 (9. 63%)
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ITEM NO. 14
MINUTES OF THE
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Orange County Sanitation District
THURSDAY, November 12, 2015, at 5:30 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Administration Committee of the Orange County Sanitation
District was called to order by Committee Chair Curry on November 12, 2015, at
5:30 p.m., in the Administration Building of the Orange County Sanitation District.
Committee Vice-Chair Kring led the Flag Salute.
A quorum was declared present, as follows:
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT:
Keith Curry, Chair Jim Herberg, General Manager
Lucille Kring, Vice-Chair Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager
Steven Choi Celia Chandler, Director of Human Resources
Tyler Diep Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance
James Ferryman Rob Thompson, Director of Engineering
Jim Katapodis Kelly Lore, Clerk of the Board
Peter Kim Jennifer Cabral
Greg Mills Rich Castillon
Teresa Smith Chad Crow
Sal Tinajero Randy Kleinman
John Nielsen, Board Chair Richard Spencer
Greg Sebourn, Board Vice-Chair
OTHERS PRESENT:
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: Brad Hogin, General Counsel
Glenn Parker Kendra Carney, Associate General Counsel
Adam Hutchinson, OCWD
Jeffrey Altshuler, Audit Partner, RSM
Gary Ward, AON
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE CHAIR:
Committee Chair Curry did not provide a report.
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REPORT OF GENERAL MANAGER:
General Manager, Jim Herberg did not provide a report.
REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES:
Director of Finance and Administrative Services, Lorenzo Tyner did not provide a report.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Clerk of the Board)
MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve Minutes of the
October 14, 2015, Administration Committee Meeting.
AYES: Choi, Curry, Diep, Ferryman, Katapodis, Kim, Kring, Mills,
Nielsen, and Sebourn
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Parker, T. Smith and Tinajero
2. VAX EMULATOR FOR PROCESS CONTROL SYSTEM, MODERNIZATION &
SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (Lorenzo Tyner)
MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
A. Authorize a Purchase Order Contract with Quayle Consulting, Inc. for the
procurement of Charon-VAX permanent licenses and maintenance in the
amount of$338,401; and
B. Approve a contingency of 10% ($33,840).
AYES: Choi, Curry, Diep, Ferryman, Katapodis, Kim, Kring, Mills,
Nielsen, and Sebourn
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Parker, T. Smith and Tinajero
3. MICROSOFT ENTERPRISE LICENSE AGREEMENT (ELA) FOR MICROSOFT
ENTERPRISE SOFTWARE LICENSES (Lorenzo Tyner)
MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
A. Authorize a Purchase Order with a three-year contract to purchase
Microsoft Enterprise licenses under the Microsoft ELA in accordance with
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Microsoft Volume Enterprise Enrollment — for State and local government,
Riverside County Master Licensing Agreement 01E73134, payable
annually and with contract expiration date of December 31, 2018 for a total
amount not to exceed $874,556.22; and
B. Approve a contingency of 15% ($131,183.43).
AYES: Choi, Curry, Diep, Ferryman, Katapodis, Kim, Kring, Mills,
Nielsen, and Sebourn
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Parker, T. Smith and Tinajero
4. ENTERPRISE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (EIM) STAFFING SUPPORT
(Lorenzo Tyner)
MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
A. Approve a Service Contract with Project Partners, Inc. for Enterprise
Information Management On-Call Staffing, Specification No.
S-2015-725BD, for a period of January 1, 2016 through
December 31, 2016, for a total annual amount not to exceed $121,800 with
four one-year renewal options; and
B. Approve a contingency of 20% ($24,360).
AYES: Choi, Curry, Diep, Ferryman, Katapodis, Kim, Kring, Mills,
Nielsen, and Sebourn
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Parker, T. Smith and Tinajero
5. REPROGRAPHICS AND RELATED SERVICES (Lorenzo Tyner)
MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
A. Authorize a Purchase Order Contract with ARC Document Solutions, LLC
for reprographics services per County of Orange Master Contract #RCA
MA-017-16010366, for one 3-year period (11/04/15 — 11/03118) for an
aggregate amount not to exceed $200,000 per year; and
B. Approve the option of two additional one-year renewals for an amount not
to exceed $200,000 per year.
AYES: Choi, Curry, Diep, Ferryman, Katapodis, Kim, Kring, Mills,
Nielsen, and Sebourn
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NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Parker, T. Smith and Tinajero
6. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FIRST QUARTER ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 (Lorenzo Tyner)
MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to: Receive and file Orange County Sanitation District First Quarter
Financial Report for the period ended September 30, 2015.
AYES: Choi, Curry, Diep, Ferryman, Katapodis, Kim, Kring, Mills,
Nielsen, and Sebourn
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Parker, T. Smith and Tinajero
Director Tinajero arrived at 5:40 p.m.
Director T. Smith arrived at 5:44 p.m.
NON-CONSENT CALENDAR:
The Clerk of the Board provided the Committee with late communication regarding
Item 7. Controller Mike White and Jeffrey Altshuler, Audit Partner, RSM, provided an
informative PowerPoint Presentation; distributed a handout regarding the audit of the
District's finances and answered questions from the Committee.
7. ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL
FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR) FOR THE YEAR END JUNE 30, 2015.
(Lorenzo Tyner)
MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
Receive and file the Sanitation District's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
for the year ended June 30, 2015, prepared by staff and audited by McGladrey,
Certified Public Accountants, along with the following reports prepared by
McGladrey:
A. Report to the Administration Committee; and
& Report on internal COMFOls; and
B. Independent Accountants' Report on Agreed-Upon Procedures Applied to
Appropriations Limit Worksheets.
AYES: Choi, Curry, Diep, Ferryman, Katapodis, Kim, Kring, Mills,
Nielsen, Seboum, T. Smith and Tinajero
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Parker
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Director Choi departed the meeting at 6:10 p.m.
Director of Human Resources Celia Chandler made a brief presentation regarding Item 8
and introduced Gary Ward, Sr. Vice President of Aon Construction Services Group who
then provided a PowerPoint Presentation explaining: OCIP parameters; projects included
and the cost savings.
8. OWNER CONTROLLED INSURANCE PROGRAM EXTENSION
(Celia Chandler)
MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to: Approve the purchase of a multi-year extension of the Owner
Controlled Insurance Program at a total cost of$725,612 for five policies covering
three layers of liability coverage, workers compensation coverage, and pollution
coverage, through December 31, 2017.
AYES: Curry, Diep, Ferryman, Katapodis, Kim, Kring, Mills, Nielsen,
Sebourn, T. Smith and Tinajero
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Choi, and Parker
INFORMATION ITEMS:
9. STORM WATER CAPTURE (Bob Ghirelli)
Adam Hutchinson, Recharge Planning Manager at Orange County Water District
gave an informative PowerPoint presentation on the importance of storm water to
the groundwater supplies of Orange County. He provided a history of the Orange
County Water District; surface recharge operations of the dams built; capture
statistics; challenges and constraints faced; sediment removal technologies; and
preservation efforts and fielded questions from the Committee.
CLOSED SESSION:
None.
OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS,
IF ANY:
Committee Chair Curry inquired, and the Committee was in favor of changing the starting
time of the Administration Committee Meeting to 5:00 p.m. permanently.
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ADJOURNMENT:
Committee Chair Curry declared the meeting adjourned at 6:36 p.m. to the next regularly
scheduled meeting of Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 5:00 p.m.
Submitted by:
Kelly A. Lore
Clerk of the Board
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AGENDA REPORT Item Number Item Number
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Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance and Administrative Services
SUBJECT: INVEST AND/OR REINVEST DISTRICT'S FUNDS
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 15-25, entitled "A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the
Orange County Sanitation District, Authorizing the Orange County Sanitation District's
Treasurer to Invest and/or Reinvest District's Funds;Adopting District's Investment Policy
Statement and Performance Benchmarks for calendar year 2016; and Repealing
Resolution No. OCSD 14-20."
SUMMARY
This agenda item presents an update to the Orange County Sanitation District's
Investment Policy Statement to the Administration Committee for consideration in the
Committee's capacity as the oversight committee for the Investment Policy(Section 16.2).
With adoption of the Resolution, the Board of Directors would readopt the Sanitation
District's current Investment Policy Statement, portfolio performance benchmarks, and
monitoring and reporting requirements for calendar year 2016.
The Sanitation District's Investment Policy Statement was previously approved by the
Administration Committee and Board for calendar year 2015 in December 2014
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
December 2014 — Board adopted Resolution No. OCSD 14-20, Authorizing the Orange
County Sanitation District's Treasurer to Invest and/or Reinvest District's Funds; Adopting
District's Investment Policy Statement and Performance Benchmarks for calendar year
2015; and, Repealing Resolution No. OCSD 14-10.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Investment Policy will govem the investment activities of Chandler Asset
Management, the Sanitation District's external money manager, on behalf of the District.
On December 11, 2012, the Sanitation District's Investment Policy Statement received
the Investment Policy Certification of Excellence Award from the Califomia Municipal
Treasurer's Association (CMTA). A copy of the letter of certification is included each year
in the annual Investment Policy document. The Sanitation District received its first Award
of Excellence for the Investment Policy Statement in December 1996.
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Annual Review of Investment Policv
The Investment Policy includes the requirement that the Sanitation District shall review
its Investment Policy annually (Sections 1.2 and 16.1).
Chandler reviewed the existing policy to ensure that the language remains current with
the California Government Code (CGC).
The proposed investment policy is attached with redlined changes from the most recent
approved policy in December 2014. These proposed changes include:
• Providing a monthly report of investment transactions to the legislative body in
accordance with CGC Section 53607.
• Elimination of the reference to CGC Section 53646 that states an agency "may"
render a quarterly report that"shall" be summited within 30 days following the end
of the quarter covered by the report. The District will continue to prepare and
submit a quarterly treasury's report and all relevant information. However, to
ensure that all information is accurate and that the Administration Committee has
time to receive, review and approve the report prior to being submitted to the full
board, the reports will be presented to the legislative body within 90 days of the
quarter's end.
Annual Delegation of Investment Authority
Effective January 1, 1997, Section 53607 of the Code states that governing boards of
local agencies may only delegate authority to invest and/or reinvest agency funds to the
agency's Treasurer for a one-year period.
With adoption of the Resolution, the Board of Directors would renew its delegation of
investment authority to the Director of Finance/Treasurer for a one-year period, January
1, 2016 to December 31, 2016, in compliance with the requirements of Section 53607.
Each year, the Board of Directors will consider similar actions along with the annual
reconsideration of the Sanitation District's Investment Policy.
CEQA
N/A
BUDGET / PURCHASING ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE
N/A
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ATTACHMENTS
The following attachment(s)are included in hard copy and may also be viewed on-line at the OCSD website
(www.ocsd.com) with the complete agenda package:
• Exhibit A - OCSD Calendar Year 2015 Investment Policy Statement
• Exhibit B - Performance Monitoring & Reporting Summary
• Proposed Resolution No. OCSD 15-25
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1.0 Policy ......................................................................................2
2.0 Scope......................................................................................2
3.0 Standard of Prudence .............................................................2
4.0 Investment Objectives.............................................................3
5.0 Delegation of Authority............................................................3
6.0 Ethics and Conflicts of Interest................................................4
7.0 Authorized Financial Dealers and Institutions .........................5
8.0 Authorized and Suitable Investments......................................6
9.0 Collateralization..........................................................10
10.0 Safekeeping and Custody.............................................10
11.0 Diversification.............................................................11
12.0 Maximum Maturities.............................................................. 12
13.0 Internal Control...................................................................... 13
14.0 Performance Objectives and Benchmarks............................ 13
15.0 Reporting .............................................................................. 13
16.0 Investment Policy Adoption and Revision ............................. 15
Agoendix
A. Summary of Investment Authorization
B. Treasury Management Procedures
C. Investment Manager Certification
D. Investment Pool Questionnaire (IAIF)
E. Board Resolution No. OCSD-14-XX, Authorizing the District's Treasurer to Invest
and/or Reinvest District Funds, and Adopting Investment Policy and Performance
Benchmarks
F. Quarterly Investment Program Monitoring Reports
G. Sections of the California Government Code Pertinent to Investing Public Funds
H. Glossary of Investment Terms
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ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
INVESTMENT POLICY STATEMENT
1.0 Policy:
It is the policy of the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) to invest public funds in
a manner which ensures the safety and preservation of capital while meeting
reasonably anticipated operating expenditure needs, achieving a reasonable rate of
return and conforming to all state and local statutes governing the investment of public
funds.
1.1. This Investment Policy is set forth by OCSD for the following purposes:
1.1.1. To establish a clear understanding for the Board of Directors,
OCSD management, responsible employees and third parties of the
objectives, policies and guidelines for the investment of the OCSD's idle
and surplus funds.
1.1.2. To offer guidance to investment staff and any external
investment advisors on the investment of OCSD funds (see Appendix "A").
1.1.3. To establish a basis for evaluating investment results.
1.2. OCSD establishes investment policies which meet its current investment
goals. OCSD shall review this policy annually, and may change its
policies as its investment objectives change.
2.0 Scope:
This Investment Policy applies to all financial assets of OCSD; except for the proceeds
of OCSD's capital projects financing program, which are invested in accordance with
provisions of their specific bond indentures; and such other funds excluded by law or
other Board-approved covenant or agreement.
These funds are accounted for by OCSD as Enterprise Funds as represented in
OCSD's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
3.0 Standard of Prudence:
The standard of prudence to be used by OCSD internal staff, and any authorized
investment advisor(s), shall be as described in Section 53600.3 of the California
Government Code as follows: Except as provided in subdivision (a) of Section
27000.3, all governing bodies of local agencies or persons authorized to make
investment decisions on behalf of those local agencies investing public funds
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pursuant to this chapter are trustees and therefore fiduciaries subject to
the prudent investor standard. When investing, reinvesting, purchasing,
acquiring, exchanging, selling, or managing public funds, a trustee shall act with
care, skill, prudence, and diligence under the circumstances then prevailing,
including, but not limited to, the general economic conditions and the anticipated
needs of the agency, that a prudent person acting in a like capacity and
familiarity with those matters would use in the conduct of funds of a like character
and with like aims, to safeguard the principal and maintain the liquidity needs of
the agency. Within the limitations of this section and considering individual
investments as part of an overall strategy, investments may be acquired as
authorized by law.
4.0 Investment Objectives:
The primary objectives of OCSD's investment activities, in priority order, and as
described in Section 53600.5 of the California Government Code, shall be:
4.1 Safety: The safety and preservation of principal is the foremost objective
of the investment program of OCSD. Investments shall be selected in a
manner that seeks to ensure the preservation of capital in OCSD's overall
portfolio. This will be accomplished through a program of diversification,
more fully described in Section 11.0, and maturity limitations, more fully
described in Section 12.0, in order that potential losses on individual
securities do not exceed the income generated from the remainder of the
portfolio.
4.2 Liquidity: The investment program will be administered in a manner that
will ensure that sufficient funds are available for OCSD to meet its
reasonably anticipated operating expenditure needs.
4.3 Return on Investments: The OCSD investment portfolio will be
structured and managed with the objective of achieving a rate of return
throughout budgetary and economic cycles, commensurate with legal,
safety, and liquidity considerations.
5.0 Delegation of Authority:
5.1 Authority to manage OCSD's investment program is derived from the
California Government Code Sections 53600 et seq. and Sections 53635
et seq. The Board of Directors hereby delegates management
responsibility for the OCSD investment program to its Director of Finance
and Administrative Services/Treasurer, who shall establish written
procedures for the operation of the investment program, consistent with
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this Policy. The Controller/Assistant Treasurer shall be responsible for
day-to-day administration, monitoring, and the development of written
administrative procedures for the operation of the investment program,
consistent with this Policy. The current treasury management procedures
are presented in Appendix "B." No person may engage in an investment
transaction except as provided under the terms of this Policy and the
procedures established by the Treasurer. The Treasurer shall be
responsible for all transactions undertaken by OCSD internal staff, and
shall establish a system of controls to regulate the activities of internal
staff and external investment advisors engaged in accordance with
Section 5.3.
5.2 The administrative procedures for the operation of OCSD's investment
program will provide for, but not be limited to, the following:
5.2.1 Formats for monthly and quarterly reports to the Administration
Committee, and the Board of Directors.
5.2.2 Compliance with generally accepted accounting principles of
the Government Accounting Standards Board.
5.2.3 Establishment of benchmarks for performance measurement.
5.2.4 Establishment of a system of written internal controls.
5.2.5 Establishment of written procedures for competitive bids and
offerings of securities that may be purchased or sold by internal OCSD
staff.
5.2.6 Establishment of a Desk Procedures Manual for treasury
operations and management.
5.3 The Board of Directors of OCSD may, in its discretion, engage the
services of one or more registered investment advisors to assist in the
management of OCSD's investment portfolio in a manner consistent with
OCSD's objectives. Such external investment advisors, which shall be
selected through a competitive process, shall be granted discretion to
purchase and sell investment securities in accordance with this
Investment Policy. Such advisors must be registered under the
Investment Advisers Act of 1940, or be exempt from such registration.
6.0 Ethics and Conflicts of Interest:
6.1 Officers and employees of OCSD involved in the investment process shall
refrain from personal business activities that could conflict with proper
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execution of OCSD's investment program, or which could impair their
ability to make impartial investment decisions. Employees and investment
officials shall disclose to the General Manager any material financial
interests in financial institutions that conduct business within OCSD's
boundaries, and they shall further disclose any large personal
financial/investment positions, the performance of which could be related
to the performance of positions in OCSD's portfolio.
7.0 Authorized Financial Dealers and Institutions:
7.1 For investment transactions conducted by OCSD internal staff, the
Treasurer will maintain a list of financial institutions authorized to provide
investment services to OCSD, including "primary" or regional dealers that
qualify under Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 15C3-1 (Uniform
Net Capital rule), and Federal or State of California chartered banks. No
public deposit shall be made except in a qualified public depository as
established by State law.
All financial institutions which desire to become qualified bidders for
investment transactions with OCSD must supply the following for
evaluation by the Treasurer:
7.1.1. Audited financial statements for the institution's three (3) most
recent fiscal years.
7.1.2. A statement, in the format prescribed by the Government
Finance Officers Association (GFOA), certifying that the institution has
reviewed OCSD's Investment Policy and that all securities offered to the
Districts shall comply fully and in every instance with all provisions of the
California Government Code and with this Investment Policy. The current
statement is presented in Appendix "C."
7.1.3. A statement describing the regulatory status of the dealer, and
the background and expertise of the dealer's representatives.
Selection of financial institutions, broker/dealers, and banks authorized to
engage in transactions with OCSD shall be made through a competitive
process. An annual review of the financial condition of qualified
institutions will be conducted by the Treasurer.
7.2 Selection of broker/dealers used by external investment advisors retained
by OCSD, shall be in compliance with contract provisions between OCSD
and any external investment advisors, and shall be in substantially the
following form:
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Use of Securities Brokers: Neither the Investment Advisor nor any parent,
subsidiary or related firm shall act as a securities broker with respect to
any purchases or sales of securities which may be made on behalf of
OCSD, provided that this limitation shall not prevent the Investment
Advisor from utilizing the services of a securities broker which is a parent,
subsidiary or related firm, provided such broker effects transactions on a
"cost only" or "nonprofit' basis to itself and provides competitive execution.
The Investment Advisor shall provide the Districts with a list of suitable
independent brokerage firms (including names and addresses) meeting
the requirements of Government Code Section 53601.5, and, unless
otherwise directed by OCSD, the Investment Advisor may utilize the
service of any of such independent securities brokerage firms it deems
appropriate to the extent that such firms are competitive with respect to
price of services and execution.
8.0 Authorized and Suitable Investments:
All investments shall be made in accordance with the California Government Code
including Sections 16429.1 et seq., 53600 at seq., and 53684, and as described within
this Investment Policy. Permitted investments under this Policy shall include:
8.1 Securities, obligations, participations, or other instruments of, or
issued by, or fully guaranteed as to principal and interest by the US
Government, a federal agency, or a US Government-sponsored
enterprise pursuant to Section 53601 (f) of the California Government
Code. US Treasury securities must make up at least 10% of the portfolio.
8.2 Supranational Obligations issued or unconditionally guaranteed by the
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, International
Finance Corporation, or Inter-American Development Bank. Securities
must be eligible for purchase in the United States and be US dollar
denominated senior unsecured unsubordinated obligations, with a
maximum maturity of five years. Securities eligible for purchase under this
section must be rated "AA" or better by a Nationally Recognized Statistical
Rating Organization (NRSRO) and shall not exceed 30% of the total
portfolio.
8.3 Mortgage pass-through security, collateralized mortgage obligation,
mortgage-backed or other pay-through bond, equipment lease-
backed certificate, consumer receivable pass-through certificate, or
consumer receivable-backed bond of a maximum maturity of five years.
Securities eligible for investment under this subdivision shall be issued by
an issuer having an "A" or higher rating for the issuer's debt as provided
by an NRSRO and rated in a rating category of"AA" or its equivalent or
better by an NRSRO. Purchase of securities
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authorized by this subdivision may not exceed 20 percent of the agency's
surplus moneys that may be invested pursuant to this section. Purchase of
mortgage derivatives, which include interest-only payments (IOs) and
principal-only payments (PCs); inverse floaters, and RE-REMICs (Real
Estate Mortgage Investment Conduits), is hereby prohibited.
8.4 Commercial paper of"prime" quality of the highest ranking or of the
highest letter and number rating as provided by an NRSRO, and issued by
a domestic corporation organized and operating in the United States with
assets in excess of$500 million and having a rating of"A" or better on its
long-tern debt as provided by an NRSRO. Purchases of eligible
commercial paper may not exceed 270 days to maturity from the date of
purchase. Purchases of commercial paper shall not exceed 25% of the
market value of the portfolio. No more than 5% of the market value of the
portfolio, or 10% of the issuer's outstanding paper, may be invested in
commercial paper issued by any one (1) eligible corporation.
8.5 Banker's acceptances issued by institutions, the short-term obligations of
which are rated of the highest ranking or the highest letter and number
rating as provided by an NRSRO provided that: (a) the acceptance is
eligible for purchase by the Federal Reserve System; (b) the maturity does
not exceed 180 days; (c) no more than 40% of the total portfolio may be
invested in banker's acceptances; and (d) no more than 30% of the total
portfolio may be invested in the banker's acceptances of any one (1)
commercial bank.
8.6 Medium term (or corporate) notes of a maximum of five (5) years
maturity issued by corporations organized and operating within the United
States, or issued by depository institutions licensed by the United States,
or any state, and operating within the United States with assets in excess
of$500 million, and which is rated in a rating category of"A" or better on
its long-term debt as provided by an NRSRO. If, after purchase, the rating
of an eligible note falls below the minimum rating category stipulated
above, the external investment advisor shall notify the District of the
downgrade, and shall present an analysis and recommendations as to the
disposition of the note consistent with the investment objectives of this
Investment Policy. No more than 30% of the portfolio may be invested in
medium term notes.
8.7 Notes, bonds, or other obligations that are at all times secured by a
valid first priority security interest in securities of the types listed by
California Government Code Section 53651 as eligible securities for the
purpose of securing local agency deposits having a market value at least
equal to that required by California Government Code Section 53652 for
the purpose of securing local agency deposits. The securities serving as
collateral shall be placed by delivery or book entry into the custody of a
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trust company or the trust department of a bank that is not affiliated with
the issuer of the secured obligation, and the security interest shall be
perfected in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Commercial
Code or federal regulations applicable to the types of securities in which
the security interest is granted.
8.8 Shares of mutual funds investing in securities permitted under this policy
and under Section 53601 (1) of the California Government Code. Such
funds must either: (1) attain the highest ranking, or the highest letter and
numerical rating, provided by not less than two of the three largest
nationally recognized rating services; or (2) have an Investment Advisor
registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission with not less
than five (5) years of experience investing in the securities and obligations
authorized under this Policy and under California Government Code
Section 53601, and with assets under management in excess of$500
million. The purchase price of shares of beneficial interest purchased
pursuant to this policy, and the California Government Code may not
include any commission that the companies may charge, and shall not
exceed 20% of the District's surplus money that may be invested pursuant
to this section. However, no more than 10% of the District's surplus funds
may be invested in shares of beneficial interest of any one (1) mutual fund
pursuant to this section.
8.9 Certificates of deposit:
8.9.1 Secured (collateralized) time deposits issued by a nationally or
state-chartered bank or state or federal savings and loan association, as
defined by Section 5102 of the California Financial Code, and having a net
operating profit in the two (2) most recently completed fiscal years.
Collateral must comply with Chapter 4, Bank Deposit Law, Section 16500
at seq., and Chapter 4.5, Savings and Loan Association and Credit Union
Deposit Law, Section 16600 at seq., of the California Government Code.
8.9.2 Negotiable certificates of deposit (NCDs) issued by a nationally
or state-chartered bank or state of federal savings and loan association,
as defined by Section 5102 of the California Financial Code; and which
shall have a rating of"A" or better on its long-term debt as provided by a
NRSRO; or which shall have the highest letter and number rating for
deposits as provided by a NRSRO; or as otherwise approved by the
District's Board of Directors. No more than 30% of the portfolio may be
invested in securities pursuant to this section.
8.9.3 To be eligible to receive local agency money, a bank, savings
association, federal association, or federally insured individual loan
company shall have received an overall rating of not less than
'.satisfactory" in its most recent evaluation by the appropriate federal
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financial supervisorial agency of its record of meeting the credit needs of
California's communities, including low and moderate income
neighborhoods, pursuant to Section 2906 of Title 12 of the United States
Code.
8.10 Taxable or tax-exempt municipal bonds issued by any of the 50 United
States. Such securities must be rated "A" or higher by a NRSRO; or as
otherwise approved by the Districts' Board of Directors.
8.11 The State of California Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF). The
LAIF is an investment alternative for California's local governments and
special districts managed by the State Treasurer's Office. LAIF is more
fully described in the Glossary (See Appendix "H.") The District shall use
LAW as a short-term cash management facility. Investment of District
funds in LAIF shall be subject to investigation and due diligence prior to
investing, and on a continual basis to a level of review pursuant to Section
3.0, Standard of Prudence, of this Policy. See Appendix "D" for
investment pool questionnaire.
8.12 The Orange County Treasurer's Money Market Commingled
Investment Pool (OCCIP). The OCCIP is a money market investment
pool managed by the Orange County Treasurer's Office. OCCIP is more
fully described in the Glossary. (See Appendix"H.") The District has no
funds invested in OCCIP at this time. Investment of District funds in
OCCIP would be subject to investigation and due diligence prior to
investing, and on a continual basis to a level of review pursuant to Section
3.0, Standard of Prudence, of this Policy.
8.13 Repurchase agreements provided that:
8.13.1 All repurchase agreements shall be collateralized with
securities eligible for purchase under this Policy. In order to anticipate
market changes and to provide a level of security for all repurchase
agreement transactions, collateralization shall be maintained at a level of
at least 102% of the market value of the repurchase agreements, and
shall be adjusted no less than weekly.
8.13.2 All repurchase agreements must be the subject of a Master
Repurchase Agreement between OCSD and the provider of the
repurchase agreement. The Master Repurchase Agreement shall be
substantially in the form developed by The Bond Market Association.
8.14 Reverse repurchase agreements provided that:
8.14.1 No more than five percent (5%) of OCSD's portfolio shall be
invested in reverse repurchase agreements, and there shall be no long-
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term reverse repurchase agreements unless otherwise authorized by the
Districts' Board of Directors.
8.14.2 The maximum maturity of reverse repurchase agreements shall
be ninety (90) days.
8.14.3 Reverse repurchase agreements shall mature on the exact
date of a known cash flow which will be unconditionally available to repay
the maturing reverse repurchase agreement.
8.14.4 Proceeds of reverse repurchase agreements shall be used
solely to supplement portfolio income or to provide portfolio liquidity, and
shall not be used to speculate on market movements.
8.14.5 All reverse repurchase agreements must be the subject of a
Master Repurchase Agreement between OCSD and the provider of the
reverse repurchase agreement. The Master Repurchase Agreement shall
be substantially in the form developed by The Bond Market Association.
8.15 Sales of OCSD-owned securities in the secondary market may incur
losses in order to improve the risk or return characteristics of the portfolio,
to prevent anticipated further erosion of principal, or when trading for
securities that result in an expected net economic gain to OCSD.
8.16 If securities owned by the OCSD are downgraded below the quality
required by this Investment Policy, it shall be OCSD's policy to review the
credit situation and make a determination as to whether to sell or retain
such securities in the portfolio. If a decision is made to retain the
downgraded securities in the portfolio, their presence in the portfolio will
be monitored and reported monthly to the OCSD General Manager, the
Administration Committee and Board of Directors.
9.0 Collateralization:
Generally, the value to secure deposits under this Policy shall comply with Section
53652 of the California Government Code. Collateralization will be required for secured
time deposits, as more fully described in Section 8.8.1; and repurchase agreements, as
more fully described in Section 8.13.1. Collateral will always be held by an independent
third-party, as more fully described in Section 10.1. The right of collateral substitution is
granted.
10.0 Safekeeping and Custody:
10.1 All securities transactions, including collateral for repurchase agreements,
entered into by, or on behalf of OCSD, shall be conducted on a
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delivery-versus-payment (DVP) basis. Securities will be held by
OCSD's third-party custodian bank, which shall be selected through a
competitive process, or that agent's representative, or in the agent's
account at the Federal Reserve Bank, or within clearing corporations in
the U.S., and evidenced by book entry statements.
11.0 Diversification:
OCSD will diversify its investments by security type, issuer, and financial institution in
accordance with the following:
11.1 There is no limit on investment in securities issued by or guaranteed by
the full faith and credit of the U.S. government.
11.2 No more than 20% of the portfolio may be invested in securities of a single
agency of the U.S. government, which does not provide the full faith and
credit of the U.S. government.
11.3 No more than 5% of the portfolio may be invested in securities of any one
issuer, other than the U.S. government or its agencies. Investment in
mutual funds is not governed by this Section 11.3. See Section 11.8 for
conditions of purchase of mutual funds.
11.4 No individual holding shall constitute more than 5% of the total debt
outstanding of any issuer.
11.5 No more than 40% of the portfolio may be invested in banker's
acceptances.
11.6 No more than 25% of the portfolio may be invested in commercial paper.
11.7 No more than 30% of the portfolio may be invested in medium-term
(corporate) notes.
11.8 No more than 20% of the portfolio may be invested in mutual funds.
However, no more than 10% of the District's portfolio may be invested in
shares of beneficial interest of any one (1) mutual fund.
11.9 No more than 30% of the portfolio may be invested in negotiable
certificates of deposit.
11.10 No more than 10% of the portfolio may be invested in eligible municipal
bonds.
11.11 No more than 20% of the Long Term Operating Monies portfolio may be
invested in a combination of mortgage-backed securities, CMOs and
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asset-backed securities.
11.12 No more than the lesser of 15% of the portfolio or the statutory maximum
may be invested in LAIF.
11.13 No more than 15% of the portfolio may be invested in the Orange County
Investment Pool.
11.14 No more than 20% of the portfolio may be invested in repurchase
agreements.
11.15 No more than 5% of the portfolio may be invested in reverse repurchase
agreements.
12.0 Maximum Maturities:
To the extent possible, OCSD will attempt to match its investments with reasonably
anticipated cash flow requirements. The Treasurer shall develop a five-year cash flow
forecast, which shall be updated quarterly. Based on this forecast, the Treasurer shall
designate, from time-to-time, the amounts to be allocated to the investment portfolio.
OCSD monies invested in accordance with this Policy are divided into two (2)
categories:
12.1 Liquid Operating Monies. Funds needed for current operating and
capital expenditures are known as Liquid Operating Monies.
12.1.1 The maximum final stated maturity of individual securities in the
Liquid Operating Monies account portfolio shall be one (1) year from the
date of settlement.
12.1.2 The average duration of the Liquid Operating Monies account
portfolio shall be recommended by the Treasurer based on the Districts'
cash flow requirements, but may never exceed 180 days.
12.2 Long Term Operating Monies. Funds needed for longer term purposes
are known as the Long Term Operating Monies.
12.2.1 The maximum final stated maturity of individual securities in the
Long Term Operating Monies account portfolio shall be five (5) years from
the date of settlement.
12.2.2 The duration of the Long Term Operating Monies account
portfolio shall be recommended by the Treasurer based on the Districts'
five-year cash flow forecast, but may never exceed 60 months.
12.2.3 The duration of the Long Term Operating Monies account
portfolio shall never exceed 120% of the duration as established in
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accordance with Section 12.2.2.
12.2.4 The duration of the Long Tenn Operating Monies account
portfolio shall never be less than 80% of the duration as established in
accordance with Section 12.2.2
13.0 Internal Control:
13.1 The Treasurer shall establish an annual process of independent review by
an external auditor. This review will provide internal control by assuring
compliance with policies and procedures. The current treasury
management procedures are presented in Appendix "B."
14.0 Performance Objectives and Benchmarks:
14.1 Overall objective. The investment portfolio of OCSD shall be designed
with the overall objective of obtaining a rate of return throughout budgetary
and economic cycles, commensurate with investment risk constraints and
reasonably anticipated cash flow needs.
14.2 The Liquid Operating Monies. The investment performance objective
for the Liquid Operating Monies shall be to earn a total rate of return over
a market cycle which exceeds the return on a market index approved by
the Administration Committee, and by the District's Board of Directors,
when the duration of the portfolio is established. This market index is more
fully described in Board Resolution No. OCSD 14-20.
14.3 The Long Term Operating Monies. The investment performance
objective for the Long Tenn Operating Monies shall be to earn a total rate
of return over a market cycle which exceeds the return on a market index
selected by the Administration Committee and approved by the Districts'
Board of Directors, when the duration of the portfolio is established. This
market index is more fully described in Board Resolution No. OCSD 14-
20.
15.0 Reporting:
15.1 Monthly transaction reports in accordance with California Government
Code Section 53607 shall be submitted by the Treasurer to the
Administration Committee which shall forward the reports to the District's
Board of Directors.
15.2 Quarterly investment reports shall will be submitted by the Treasurer to
the Administration Committee which shall forward the reports to the
District's Board of Directors. The quarterly reports `hall be submitted to
the AdminoRtrAt on Comm'Ilve .. 'thin 30 days of the end of the month
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th R lnvPRtme^t Policy. The quarterly reports shall provide clear and
concise status information on the District's portfolios at the end of each
reporting period, including performance measures using the benchmarks
described in Section 14.0 of this Investment Policy. Sample quarterly
reports are presented in Appendix "F." These reports shall contain listings
of individual securities held at the end of each reporting period, and shall
disclose, at a minimum, the following information about the risk
characteristics of OCSD's portfolio:
15.42.1 Cost and accurate and complete market value of the portfolio.
15.42.2 Modified duration of the portfolio compared to Benchmark.
15.42.3 Dollar change in value of the portfolio for a one-percent (1%)
change in interest rates.
15.42.4 Percent of portfolio invested in reverse repurchase
agreements, and a schedule which matches the maturity of such reverse
repurchase agreements with the cash flows which are available to repay
them at maturity.
15.42.5 For the Liquid Operating Monies account only, the percent of
portfolio maturing within 90 days.
15.42.6 Average portfolio credit quality.
15.42.7 Percent of portfolio with credit ratings below"A" by any rating
agency, and a description of such securities.
15.42.8 State that all investments are in compliance with this policy and
the California Government Code, or provide a listing of any transactions or
holdings which do not comply with this policy or with the California
Government Code.
15.2.9 Time-weighted total rate of return for the portfolio for the prior
three months, twelve months, year to date, and since inception compared
to the Benchmark returns for the same periods.
15.42.10 State that sufficient funds are available for OCSD to meet its
operating expenditure requirements for the next six months, or if not, state
the reasons for the shortfall.
15.2 OCSD's Treasurer shall meet quarterly with the Administration Committee
to review investment performance, proposed strategies and compliance
with this Investment Policy. External investment advisors may be required
to attend said meetings at the discretion of the Chairman of the
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Administration Committee.
16.0 Investment Policy Adootion and Revision:
16.1 The Investment Policy of OCSD shall be reviewed by the Administration
Committee and shall be adopted by resolution of the Board of Directors of
OCSD. The Policy shall be reviewed on an annual basis in accordance
with California Government Code Section 53646, and this Investment
Policy, by the Administration Committee, which shall recommend
revisions, as appropriate, to the Board of Directors. Any modifications
made thereto shall be approved by the Board of Directors.
16.2 The Administration Committee shall serve as the oversight committee for
the District's Investment program and shall adopt guidelines for the
ongoing review of duration, quality and liquidity of the District's portfolio.
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APPENDIX "A"
SUMMARY OF INVESTMENT AUTHORIZATION
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL MANAGERS
SHORT TERM OPERATING FUND
INVESTMENT INTERNAL EXTERNAL
U.S. Treasuries OK OK
Federal Agencies Fixed coupon, fixed mat. OK
Supranationals NO OK
Mortgage-backed NO NO
Commercial paper OK OK
Banker's Accept. OK OK
Medium Term Notes Fixed coupon, fixed mat.* OK
Mutual Funds Money Market Only** Money Market Only
Negotiable CDs Fixed coupon, fixed mat.* OK
Municipal Bonds OK* NO
LAIF OK NO
OCIP OK NO
CMOs NO OK
Asset-backed NO OK
Repurchase Agree. OK OK
Reverse Repos OK* OK
LONG TERM OPERATING PORTFOLIO
INVESTMENT INTERNAL EXTERNAL
U.S. Treasuries OK OK
Federal Agencies Fixed coupon, fixed mat. OK
Supranationals NO OK
Mortgage-backed NO OK
Commercial Paper OK OK
Banker's Acceptances OK OK
Medium Term Notes Fixed coupon, fixed mat.* OK
Mutual Funds Money Market Only** OK
Negotiable CDs Fixed coupon, fixed mat.* OK
Municipal Bonds OK* OK
LAIF OK NO
OCIP OK NO
CMOs NO OK
Asset-backed NO OK
Repurchase Agree. OK OK
Reverse Repos OK* OK
*With prior approval of the Administration Committee.
**Using financial institutions approved by the Administration Committee.
EXHIBIT "B"
Calendar Year 2016 Performance Monitoring & Reporting Schedule
For the Administration Committee The Quarterly Investment
and Board of Directors meetings of: Management Program Report to be
resented for the period of:
January 2016 Board only)
February Oct— Dec 2015
March
April
May Jan — March 2016
June
Jul
August Board only) Aril — June 2016
September
October
November Jul —Sept 2016
December
EXHIBIT "B"
ORANGE COUNTY SANTIATION DISTRICT
PERFORMANCE MONITORING & REPORTING SUMMARY
FOR THE
DISTRICT'S INVESTMENT PROGRAM
POLICY
REFERENCE PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTIC REPORTING PARTY*
Chandler BNY Callan
15.1.1 Cost and market value of the portfolio(monthly mark-to-market). M, Q M, Q Q
15.1.2 Modified duration of the portfolio compared to benchmark. M, Q Q
15.1.3 Dollar change in value of the portfolio for a 1%change in interest rate. M, Q Q
15.1.4 Percent of portfolio invested in reverse repurchase agreements, and a schedule which M, Q
matches the maturity of such reverse repurchase agreements with the cash flows which
are available to repay them at maturity.
15.1.5 For the Liquid Operating Monies account only,the percent of portfolio maturing within 90 M, Q Q
days.
15.1.6 Average portfolio credit quality. M, Q Q
15.1.7 Percent of portfolio with credit ratings below"A" by any rating agency, and a description M, Q Q
of such securities.
15.1.8 Listing of any transaction or holdings which do not comply with this policy or with the M, Q
California Government Code.
15.1.9 Time-weighted total rate of return for the portfolio forthe priorthree months,twelve M, Q Q
months, year-to-date, and since inception compared to the benchmark returns for the
same periods.
ADDL* Comparison of portfolio performance to market index benchmark. M, Q Q
ADDL** Comparison of Manager's performance to peer group benchmark. Q
ADDL" Monitoring of organizational and structural changes of investment management firm. Q
ADDL** Audit portfolios for compliance with investment policy guidelines. Q
15.1.10 OCSD will report if sufficient funds are available for it to meet operating expenditure requirements for the next six months, or if
not, state the reason for the shortfall.
Notes
*M = Monthly
*Q =Quarterly
**ADDL= Monitoring of Additional Performance Characteristics
RESOLUTION NO. OCSD 15-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ORANGE
COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, AUTHORIZING THE DISTRICT'S
TREASURER TO INVEST AND/OR REINVEST DISTRICT'S FUNDS,
AND ADOPTING DISTRICT'S INVESTMENT POLICY STATEMENT
AND PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS; AND REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. OCSD 14-20
WHEREAS, on December 17, 2014, the Board of Directors adopted Resolution
No. 14-20, readopting the District's Investment Policy Statement, and establishing
specific performance benchmarks and objectives, together with a schedule of frequency
of investment performance reports; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code Section 53607, the Board of
Directors may delegate authority to invest and/or reinvest District's funds to the Treasurer
for a one-year period; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code Section 53646, the District
is required to review its Investment Policy annually and readopt its Policy at a public
meeting,which Policy will establish specific performance benchmarks and objectives, and
specific monitoring and reports.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation
District, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER:
Section 1: That the authority of the Board of Directors to invest or reinvest
District's surplus funds, or to sell or exchange securities so purchased, or to deposit for
safekeeping the funds and investments of the Districts with depositories, as provided for
in California Government Code Sections 53608 and 53630, is hereby delegated to the
District's Treasurer for a one-year period commencing on the date this Resolution is
adopted, as authorized by California Government Code Section 53607.
OCSD 15-25-1
Section 2: That the Board of Directors hereby adopts the Investment Policy
Statement of the Orange County Sanitation District, as set forth in Exhibit "A", attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Section 3: That the Board of Directors hereby adopts the following specific
performance benchmarks for their two investment funds in accordance with Section 14.0
of the District's Investment Policy:
LIQUID OPERATING MONIES: The Short-Term Operating Fund will be compared
to the three-month T-Bill rate, and the Callan Active Cash Flow Income Style
Group. The Callan Active Cash Flow Income Style Group represents a peer group
of managers who operate with a maximum maturity of one year.
LONG-TERM OPERATING MONIES: The Long-Term Operating Fund will be
compared to the Merrill Lynch Government and Corporate One-to-Five Year
Maturity Index and to the Callan Defensive Fixed Income Style Group.
Section 4: That the Board of Directors hereby adopts a performance monitoring
and reporting schedule, as required by Section 15.0 of the District's Investment Policy,
which schedule is attached hereto as Exhibit"B", and incorporated herein by reference.
Section 5: That Resolution No. OCSD 14-20 is hereby repealed.
OCSD 15-25-2
PASSED AND ADOPTED at regular meeting of the Board of Directors, Orange
County Sanitation District held December 16, 2015.
John Nielsen
Board Chair
ATTEST:
Kelly Lore
Clerk of the Board
OCSD 15-25-3
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
ss
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
I, Kelly A. Lore, Clerk of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation
District, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. OCSD 15-25 was passed and
adopted at a regular meeting of said Board on the 16th day of December, 2015, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: None.
NOES: None.
ABSTENTIONS: None.
ABSENT: None.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official
seal of Orange County Sanitation District this 16th day of December, 2015.
Kelly A. Lore
Clerk of the Board of Directors
Orange County Sanitation District
OCSD 15-25-4
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Meeting Date TOBd.Or Dir.
12/09/15 12/16/15
AGENDA REPORT Item Item Number
3 16
Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Kelly A. Lore, Clerk of the Board
SUBJECT: CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 15-26 entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of Directors of
Orange County Sanitation District adopting a Conflict of Interest Code which supersedes
all prior Conflict of Interest Codes and amendments previously adopted:'
SUMMARY
The last biennial review, and formal amendment, to the District's Conflict of Interest Code
was in March 2014. Although the Political Reform Act requires that every local agency
review its Conflict of Interest Code biennially(which would bring forth the next amendment
in 2016), staff is proposing this new amendment in order to reflect the current positions
of those designated employees that are required to file statements of economic interests.
Staff recommends that the Board of Directors adopt the 2015 Conflict of Interest Code to
reflect the following changes:
Addition and deletion of several positions
If approved by the Board, the newly approved code will be forwarded to the County of
Orange for approval.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
March 2014 — Board amended the Conflict of Interest Code.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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CEQA
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BUDGET/PURCHASING ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE
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ATTACHMENTS
The following attachment(s)are included in hard copy and may also be viewed on-line at the OCSD websim
(www.ocsd.corn with the complete agenda package:
• Proposed Resolution No. OCSD 15-26
• Conflict of Interest Code
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RESOLUTION NO. OCSD 15-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ORANGE
COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT ADOPTING A CONFLICT OF
INTEREST CODE WHICH SUPERSEDES ALL PRIOR CONFLICT
OF INTEREST CODES AND AMENDMENTS PREVIOUSLY
ADOPTED
WHEREAS, the Political Reform Act of 1974, Government Code Section 81000 et.
seq. ("the Act'), requires a local government agency to adopt a Conflict of Interest Code
pursuant to the Act; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Sanitation District ('District') has previously
adopted a Conflict of Interest Code and that Code now requires updating; and
WHEREAS, amendments to the Act have in the past and foreseeably will in the
future require conforming amendments to be made to the Conflict of Interest Code; and
WHEREAS, the Fair Political Practices Commission has adopted a regulation,
2 California Code of Regulations, Section 18730, which contains terms for a standard
model Conflict of Interest Code, which, together with amendments thereto, may be
adopted by public agencies and incorporated by reference to save public agencies time
and money by minimizing the actions required of such agencies to keep their codes in
conformity with the Political Reform Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation
District, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER:
Section 1. The terms of 2 California Code of Regulations, Section 18730, any
amendments to it duly adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission, and all
additional guidance by the Fair Political Practices Commission, are hereby incorporated
by reference and, together with the 2015 Conflict of Interest Code for the Orange County
Sanitation District, including Exhibits A and B in which members and employees are
OCSD 15-26-1
designated and disclosure categories are set forth, constitute the Conflict of Interest Code
of the Orange County Sanitation District.
Section 2. The provisions of all Conflict of Interest Codes and Amendments
thereto previously adopted by the Orange County Sanitation District are hereby
superseded.
Section 3. The Filing Officer is hereby authorized to forward a copy of this
Resolution to the Clerk of the Orange County Board of Supervisors for review and
approval by the Orange County Board of Supervisors as required by California
Government Code Section 87303.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors
held December 16, 2015.
John Nielsen
Board Chair
ATTEST:
Kelly Lore
Clerk of the Board
OCSD 15-26-2
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
ss
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
I, Kelly A. Lore, Clerk of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation
District, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. OCSD 15-26 was passed and
adopted at a regular meeting of said Board on the 16th day of December, 2015, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: None.
NOES: None.
ABSTENTIONS: None.
ABSENT: None.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official
seal of Orange County Sanitation District this 16th day of December, 2015.
Kelly A. Lore
Clerk of the Board of Directors
Orange County Sanitation District
OCSD 15-26-3
2015 CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
The Political Reform Act, Government Code Sections 81000, at seq.,
requires state and local government agencies to adopt and promulgate Conflict of
Interest Codes. The Fair Political Practices Commission has adopted a regulation
(2 Cal. Code of Regs. Section 18730) which contains the terms of a standard
Conflict of Interest Code, which may be incorporated by reference in an agency's
code. After public notice and hearing, it may be amended by the Fair Political
Practices Commission to conform to amendments in the Political Reform Act.
Therefore, the terms of 2 California Code of Regulations Section 18730, any
amendments to it duly adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission, and all
additional guidance by the Fair Political Practices Commission, are hereby
incorporated by reference. This regulation and the attached Appendix designating
officials and employees and establishing disclosure categories, shall constitute the
Conflict of Interest Code of the Orange County Sanitation District.
Designated employees shall file statements of economic interests with the
District's Clerk of the Board who will make the statements available for public
inspection and reproduction (Government Code Section 87500). Upon receipt of
the statements of the Orange County Sanitation District Board of Directors, Orange
County Sanitation District Financing Corporation, General Manager, General
Counsel, Assistant General Manager, Director of Engineering, Director of Finance
& Administrative Services, Director of Operations & Maintenance, Director of
Facility Support Services, Director of Human Resources, and the Clerk of the
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Board, the Filing Officer shall make and retain a copy and forward the original of
these statements to the Clerk of the Orange County Board of Supervisors.
Statements for all other designated employees will be retained by the Filing Officer.
1125713.1 OCSD 15-26-5
EXHIBIT A
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
LIST OF DESIGNATED POSITIONS
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
Disclosure
Designated Positions Categories
Accounting Supervisor OC-05
Assistant General Manager OC-01
Buyer OC-05
Capital Improvement Program Project Manager OC-41
Chief Plant Operator OC-05
Clerk of the Board OC-05
Construction Inspection Supervisor OC-05
Construction Inspector OC-10
Consultant OC-30
Contracts & Purchasing Manager OC-05
Contracts Administrator OC-05
Contracts Supervisor OC-05
Controller OC-05
*Deputy Clerk of the Board OC-05
Director of Engineering OC-41
Director of Facility Support Services OC-41
Director of Finance &Administrative Services OC-41
Director of Human Resources OC-41
Director of Operations & Maintenance OC-41
*Engineer OC-29, OC-41
Engineering Manager OC-05
Engineering Supervisor OC-05
Environmental Compliance & Regulatory Affairs Manager OC-05
Environmental Laboratory & Ocean Monitoring Manager OC-05
Environmental Supervisor OC-29
Facilities Manager OC-05
General Counsel OC-01
General Manager OC-01
*Human Resources & Risk Manager OC-11
Human Resources Supervisor OC-11
Information Technology Manager OC-08
Information Technology Supervisor OC-08
Information Technology Systems & Operations Manager OC-08
Laboratory Supervisor OC-21
Maintenance Manager OC-05
1125713.1 O03D 15-26-6
Maintenance Supervisor OC-05
Materials Control Supervisor OC-05
Operations Manager OC-05
Operations Supervisor OC-05
Orange County Sanitation District Financing Corporation Board OC-01
of Directors
Principal Accountant OC-41
Principal Contracts Administrator OC-05
Principal Financial Analyst OC-12
*Principal Human Resources Analyst OC-11
*Principal Public Affairs Specialist OC-05
Public Affairs Manager OC-05
Purchasing Supervisor OC-05
±RWkA4anaW OC-12
Safety & Health Supervisor OC-05
Secretary of the Orange County Financing Corporation OC-05
Senior Buyer OC-05
Senior Construction Inspection Supervisor OC-05
Senior Construction Inspector OC-10
Senior Contracts Administrator OC-05
Senior Engineer OC-05
Senior Scientist OC-21
*Source Control Supervisor OC-29
Treasurer of the Orange County Financing Corporation OC-41
*The following amendments are made:
• Human Resources & Risk Manager— modified to combine Human
Resources Manager and Risk Manager
• Principal Human Resources Analyst—added
• Principal Public Affairs Specialist— added
• Deputy Clerk of the Board — added
• Source Control Supervisor— added
• Engineer- added
1125713.1 OCSD 15-26-7
EXHIBIT B
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
Disclosure
Category Disclosure Description
OC-01 All interests in real property in Orange County or the District, as well as
investments, business positions and sources of income (including gifts,
loans and travel pa ments).
OC-05 All investments in, business positions with and income (including gifts,
loans and travel payments)from sources that provide services, supplies,
materials, machinery, equipment (including training and consulting
services) used by the department or District, as applicable.
OC-08 All investments in, business positions with and income (including gifts,
loans and travel payments)from sources that develop or provide
computer hardware/software, voice data communications, or data
processing goods, supplies, equipment, or services (including training
and consulting services) used by the department or District, as
applicable.
OC-10 All investments in, business positions with and income (including gifts,
loans and travel payments)from sources that are engaged in any real
estate activity including, but not limited to real estate appraisal,
development, construction, planning/architectural design, engineering,
sales, brokerage, leasing, lending, insurance, rights of way, and/or
studies; and/or property or facilities management/maintenance/custodial
and utility services as used by the department or provides capital for the
purchase of property used or sold by Orange County or the District.
OC-11 All interests in real property in Orange County or located entirely or
partly within District boundaries, as well as investments in, business
positions with and income (including gifts, loans and travel payments)
from sources that are engaged in the supply of equipment related to (i)
recruitment, employment search & marketing, classification, training, or
negotiation with personnel; (ii) employee benefits; and (iii) health and
welfare benefits.
OC-12 All interests in real property in Orange County, as well as investments
in, business positions with and income (including gifts, loans and travel
payments)from sources that invest funds or engage in the business of
insurance including, but not limited to insurance companies, carriers,
holding companies, underwriters, brokers, solicitors, agents, adjusters,
claims mangers and actuaries; from financial institutions including but
not limited to, banks, savings & loan associations and credit unions or
sources that have filed a claim, or have a claim pending, against Orange
County.
1125713.1 OCSD 15-26-8
EXHIBIT B
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
Disclosure
Category Disclosure Description
OC-21 All investments in, business positions with and income (including gifts,
loans and travel payments)from sources that provide laboratory or
chemical — related goods, supplies, equipment, or services (including
training and cons Iting services).
OC-29 All investments in, business positions with and income (including gifts,
loans and travel payments)from sources that are subject to inspection
or re ulation b the department.
OC-30 Consultants shall be included in the list of designated employees and
shall disclose pursuant to the broadest category in the code subject to
the following limitation: The Department Head/Director/General
Manager/SuperintendenUetc. may determine that a particular
consultant, although a "designated position," is hired to perform a range
of duties that is limited in scope and thus is not required to fully comply
with the disclosure requirements in this section. Such written
determination shall include a description of the consultant's duties and,
based upon that description, a statement of the extent of disclosure
required. The determination of disclosure is a public record and shall be
filed with the Form 700 and retained by the Filing Officer for public
inspection.
OC41 All interests in real property in Orange County or the District, as
applicable, as well as investments in, business positions with and
income (including gifts, loans and travel payments)from sources that
provide services, supplies, materials, machinery, vehicles, or equipment
(including training and consulting services) used by the department or
District, as applicable.
1125713.1 OCSD 15-26-9
ITEM NO. 17
MINUTES OF THE
STEERING COMMITTEE
Orange County Sanitation District
Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 5:00 p.m.
A regular meeting of the Steering Committee of the Orange County Sanitation
District was called to order by Chair Nielsen on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at
5:02 p.m. in the Administration Building of the Orange County Sanitation District.
A quorum was declared present, as follows:
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT:
John Nielsen, Chair Jim Herberg, General Manager
Greg Sebourn, Vice-Chair Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager
Keith Curry, Administration Committee Rob Thompson, Director of Engineering
Chair Nick Arhontes, Director of Facility
John Withers, Operations Committee Support Services
Chair Celia Chandler, Director of Human
Tom Beamish, Member-At-Large Resources
Lucille Kring, Member-At-Large Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance &
David Shawver, Member-At-Large Administrative Services
Ed Torres, Director of Operations &
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: Maintenance
None. Kelly A. Lore, Clerk of the Board
Jennifer Cabral
Jim Colston
Norbert Gaia
Al Garcia
Lori Khajadourian
OTHERS PRESENT:
Kendra Carney, Associate General
Counsel
Bill Vanderwerff, EOCWD
Doug Davert, EOCWD
Lisa Ohlund, EOCWD
Brian Lochrie, EOCWD
Paul Cook, IRWD
Carolyn Emery, OC LAFCO
Donna Sutton, FCA
Barbara Sabatino
Debbie Knox, North Tustin resident
Donal Bauer, North Tustin resident
11/1B/2015 Steering Committee Minutes Page 1 d4
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Donald Bauer, North Tustin Resident, spoke in support of Irvine Ranch Water District
in regards to Item 3 and provided an agency comparison paper on OCSD Service
Area 7.
REPORTS
Chair Nielsen provided an update from the Legislative and Public Affairs (LAPA)
Committee including: educational outreach, tours and events. He also stated that
Adam Link, Director of Government Affairs with CASA had presented the 2016
Legislative Platform of that agency to the Committee.
General Manager Jim Herberg informed the Committee of the planned reorganization
of the District including the departure of Director of Facilities Support Services, Nick
Arhontes in March.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Clerk of the Board Kelly Lore stated a correction to the minutes.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Clerk of the Board)
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve Corrected Minutes
of the October 28, 2015 Regular Steering Committee Meeting.
AYES: Beamish; Kring; Nielsen; Seboum; Shawver and Withers
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS Curry
ABSENT: None
2. GENERAL MANAGER COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS (John Nielsen)
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board
of Directors to: Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 15-24 entitled, "A Resolution of
the Board of Directors of Orange County Sanitation District amending the
salary increase, salary range adjustment, and changes to benefits for the
General Manager for Fiscal Year 2015-2016."
AYES: Beamish; Curry; Kring; Nielsen; Sebourn; Shawver and
Withers
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: None
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NON-CONSENT CALENDAR:
3. EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT WITH EAST ORANGE COUNTY WATER
DISTRICT (Jim Herberg)
RECOMMENDATION, onnernrnnna to the Board of Directors to, A fhn:ze
FAnI't:pq T.ARSfei, A.......ment with Cant OFaRgn QGUAh. Wa1on DiRtFl.d
regard'nn the trannfnr of Innnln Coni no Arna T
Chair Nielsen provided a historical overviewof the current agreement and amendment
with East Orange County Water District(EOCWD)and explained that due to inevitable
delays, EOCWD has asked that the agreement by extended. Chair Nielsen went on
to explain that there are now two agencies who have applied and are being evaluated
by the Orange County Local Agency Formation Committee (LAFCO)for this transfer.
He stated that the Board's focus should be only that the portion of the local sewer
should transfer to an appropriate party that will maintain them and allow OCSD to
continue receiving the wastewater flows in perpetuity.
The Clerk of the Board distributed late correspondence from Lisa Ohlund, General
Manager of EOCWD, regarding a proposed Amendment to the current agreement.
General Manager Herberg added additional background regarding the expiration of
the current term; LAFCO continuations; and the exclusivity structure of the agreement
with EOCWD.
A Substitute Motion was made by Director Beamish.
Discussion ensued regarding: the exclusivity clause and flexibility to renegotiate the
current contract; protection of flows; possibility to increase flows; bifurcation of issues;
extending the contract with the removal of exclusivity; user rates; revenue sharing;
EOCWD agreement processes and cost issues; local elected officials preferences;
agency relationships; best service levels; consideration of applications to LAFCO;
disposal of local systems; honoring agreements; and leverage of agreement
expiration.
Kendra Carney,Associate General Counsel clarified the validity of a substitute motion.
Vice-Chair Seboum called for the question on the substitute motion.
MOVED. SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board
of Directors to: Authorize the General Manager to negotiate with East Orange
County Water District (EOCWD) regarding an extension to the existing
agreement, to obtain terms to allow Orange County Sanitation District to
negotiate with Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) or any other applicant
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regarding the Local sewer facilities transfer agreement, and any other issues
pertinent to the agreement, and return to the next Steering Committee meeting
with the proposed terms.
AYES: Beamish; Curry; Kring; Sebourn; and Withers
NOES: Nielsen
ABSTENTIONS Shawver
ABSENT: None
INFORMATION ITEMS:
4. STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE BOARD WORKSHOP SUMMARY
(Bob Ghirelli)
Assistant General Manager Bob Ghirelli referred the Committee to the report on Book
Page 43 and stated that the final Strategic Plan Update, including the information from
the workshop, will be presented to the Steering Committee at next month's meeting.
CLOSED SESSION:
None.
OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
ITEMS, IF ANY:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 5:56 p.m. to the next Steering
Committee meeting to be held on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at 5:00 p.m.
Submitted by:
Kelly A. Lore
Clerk of the Board
11/15/2015 Steering Committee Minutes Page 4 of 4
STEERING COMMITTEE Meeting Date TOBd.Or Dir.
12/16/15 12/16/15
AGENDA REPORT ItemNumber Item Number
z is
Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Robert Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager
SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF UPDATED RESOLUTION ON RULES OF PROCEDURE
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 15-27, entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of Directors of
Orange County Sanitation District Fixing and Establishing Rules of procedure for the
Conduct of Business of the District, and Repealing Resolution No. OCSD 15-01."
SUMMARY
The procedures are being updated at this time to reflect the new start time of 5:00 p.m.
for the Administration Committee meetings and to include a Deputy Clerk of the Board to
attend meetings in the absence of the Clerk of the Board.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
January 2015 - The Board approved the latest Rules of Procedure Resolution on
January 28, 2015, Resolution No. OCSD 15-01.
June 2010 — The Board approved the latest Rules of Procedure Resolution on
June 23, 2010, Resolution No. OCSD 10-06.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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CEQA
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ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s) is attached in hard copy and may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website
(www.ocsd.com) with the complete agenda package:
Resolution No. OCSD 15-27
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RESOLUTION NO. OCSD 15-27
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT FIXING AND
ESTABLISHING RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR THE
CONDUCT OF BUSINESS OF THE DISTRICT, AND
REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. OCSD 15-01
WHEREAS it is necessary to establish rules of procedure to facilitate the orderly
handling of business to come before the Orange County Sanitation District Board of
Directors and Standing, Steering, Special and Ad Hoc Committees.
NOW THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation
District, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER:
Section 1: Rules of Procedure. That the following rules of procedure be
adopted for the conduct of business of the District:
A. Regular Meetings. There shall be a regular monthly meeting of the Board
of Directors of the District on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m., in the
Administrative Offices of the District, located at 10544 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley,
California; provided, however, if the fourth Wednesday of the month falls upon a legal
holiday, said monthly meeting shall be held on the next day thereafter, at the same time
and place, unless the Board adjourns to a different date and time.
The Board of Directors may adjourn any regular, special or adjourned special
meeting to a time and place certain, as specified in the order of adjournment.
B. Special Meetings. A special meeting of the Board of Directors may be
called in either one of the following ways:
(1) By the Chairperson of the Board of Directors; or
(2) By the written request of a majority of the Steering Committee
delivered to the Clerk of the Board.
The call or notice for special meeting shall be in writing and delivered personally
or by mail at least twenty-four (24) hours before the time of such meeting, as specified in
the notice. Any notice deposited in the regular mail addressed to a Director at the address
he or she has on file with the Clerk of the Board postage prepaid, sixty (60) hours in
advance of any such meeting as specified in the notice, shall be presumed to have been
delivered.
OCSD 15-27-1
The call or notice shall specify the time and place of the special meeting, a
description of the business to be transacted, and copies of all pertinent written materials.
Such written notice may be dispensed with as to any Director or Alternate Director
who, at or prior to the time the meeting convenes, files with the Clerk of the Board a
written waiver of notice. Such waiver may be given by facsimile or electronic mail. Such
written notice may also be dispensed with as to any member who is actually present at
the meeting at the time it convenes. The Clerk of the Board shall diligently attempt to
notify each Director personally of the time, place and purpose of said meeting, not less
than twenty-four(24) hours before the time of said meeting.
The call or notice shall be posted in the administrative offices' public lobby at least
twenty-four (24) hours prior to the special meeting.
C. Meetings Adjourned by Clerk of the Board. If at any regular, adjourned
regular, special, or adjourned special meeting, there is not a quorum of Directors present,
the Clerk of the Board may declare the meeting adjourned to a stated time and place and
shall cause written notice of the adjournment to be given in the same manner as for a
special meeting, unless such notice is waived as provided for in special meetings. Within
twenty-four (24) hours after the time of the adjournment, a copy of the order or notice of
adjournment shall be conspicuously posted on or near the door of the place where the
meeting was held.
D. Notices to News Media. When any local newspaper of general circulation,
radio or television station requests, in writing, notices of meetings of the Board of
Directors, the Clerk of the Board shall thereafter, until receipt of a notice terminating said
request, deliver notices of regular, regular adjourned, and special adjourned meetings to
such newspapers, radio or television stations. Delivery shall be made in the same manner
as delivery is made to the Directors.
E. Conduct of Meetings.
(1) Procedural Rules. The procedural rules for debate and action shall
be as set forth in Table 1, attached hereto and adopted herein by reference. Robert's
Rules of Order shall not be applicable or govern the procedures for the conduct of
Sanitation District business.
(2) Legal Officer. In any case of ambiguity or uncertainty in the
interpretation or application of these Rules to any procedure, the presiding officer may
direct such question for a ruling to the Board's General Counsel, who shall be the
parliamentarian of the Board.
(3) Obtaining the Floor and Making Motions. Any member of the Board
wishing to speak, or any member of the public wishing to address the Board, must first
be recognized by the Chairperson. The Chairperson must recognize any member of the
Board who seeks the floor when appropriately entitled to address the Board.
OCSD 15-27-2
Any member of the Board, including the Chairperson, may bring a
matter of business properly before the Board by making a motion. Any member, including
the Chairperson, except the member making the motion, may second the motion. Once
a motion is seconded, it may be opened for discussion and debate, in accordance with
the procedures in Subsection (4) below.
(4) Rules for Discussion. Debate. and Deliberation by the Board. The
procedures for consideration and action on all matters to come before the Board shall be
in compliance with the terms of this Section, as follows:
(a) Each item on the Agenda will be introduced in a form of a
report by either Staff or Counsel.
(b) Upon completion of the report, the Chairperson will allow for
direct questions regarding the item, by Directors, each in turn, and in the order as selected
by the Chairperson.
(c) Upon completion of the question period, the Chairperson will
entertain a motion and second for consideration by the Board.
(d) Discussion among the Directors will follow. Each Director will
be recognized to address the Board in the order selected by the Chairperson, with a five
(5) minute time limit for each Member wishing to speak on the Agenda item, unless the
time limit is waived by the Chairperson. There will be no interruptions of the Director who
has been recognized. Attempted interruptions will be declared out-of-order, and the
Board Member attempting to interrupt will be asked to remain silent until recognized.
(a) As an additional courtesy to everyone, repetition of comments
will be discouraged in the interest of time, and at the discretion of the Chairperson, can
be declared out-of-order.
(f) After each Member who wishes to speak has been recognized
and completed his/her remarks, a single three (3)minute period of rebuttal will be allowed
any Director, unless the time limit is waived by the Chairperson.
(g) If it appears to the Chairperson that any Director is pursuing a
line of questioning or commentary due to lack of preparation or prior review with the
District's Staff, the Director's time will be declared to have been used up, and no further
inquiry will be allowed.
(h) Upon adoption of a motion on an Agenda item, there will be
no further discussion of that item.
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(5) Decorum in Debate. All Members shall address their remarks to the
Chairperson and confine them to the business then pending and subject to discussion
before the Board, avoiding personalities and reflections upon anyone's motives.
(6) Closing or Limiting Debate. At all times the Board shall endeavor to
allow free and open debate among Members of the Board. However, in the discretion of
the Chairperson, it may become necessary to close or limit debate, so that action can be
taken by the Board. An order by the Chairperson closing or limiting the debate can only
be set aside by a majority vote of the Board.
F. Quorum. A majority of the Directors shall constitute a quorum of the Board.
G. Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the Board. A Chairperson and Vice
Chairperson of the Board shall be elected by a majority vote of Directors at the regular
meeting in June of each year, and will assume office July 1st. The nominations for
Chairperson and Vice Chairperson shall be made at the regular Board meeting in May of
each year. Any person nominated for Chairperson shall be deemed to be nominated for
Vice Chairperson in the event the person is not elected as Chairperson. Thereafter, the
nominees shall prepare a statement setting forth their qualifications for the office sought.
The statements shall be mailed to members of the Board of Directors with the Agenda
and other meeting material for the June regular meeting. If only one individual is
nominated for Chairperson at the regular Board meeting in May, that individual shall be
deemed elected as Chairperson, no election shall be held in June, and the individual shall
assume office July 181. If only one individual is nominated for Vice Chairperson at the
regular Board meeting in May, that individual shall be deemed elected as Vice
Chairperson, no election shall be held in June, and the individual shall assume office July
is'.
The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson shall serve at the pleasure of a majority of
the Directors. In the event the office of Chairperson becomes vacant due to resignation
or retirement of the incumbent prior to the expiration of the regular term, the Vice
Chairperson shall automatically succeed to the office of the Chairperson and shall
continue to serve through the remainder of the regular term unless sooner removed by
action of a majority of the Directors. In the event the office of Vice Chairperson becomes
vacant prior to the expiration of the regular term, nominations and the election of a
Director to serve in that capacity shall be conducted at the next regular Board meeting.
The person so elected shall serve the balance of the regularly-scheduled term unless
sooner removed as a result of action by a majority of the Directors.
The Chairperson shall not serve more than two consecutive one-year terms for
which he/she has been elected to the office of Chairperson. The Vice Chairperson shall
not serve more than two consecutive one-year terms for which he/she has been elected
to the office of Vice Chairperson.
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H. Presiding Officer. The Chairperson of the Board shall preside during
meetings of the Directors. In the absence of the Chairperson, the Vice Chairperson shall
preside.
I. Clerk of the Board and Minutes. The Board of Directors shall have a person
designated to serve as Clerk of the Board. The Clerk of the Board will be appointed to
the position by the General Manager and shall report to the General Manager or a
Department Head as designated by the General Manager. The Clerk of the Board will be
a regular full time employee, subject to all the rules and policies applicable to all regular
full time employees. The Clerk of the Board shall attend all meetings of the Board of
Directors, unless excused by the Chairperson, and shall prepare an accurate record of
each meeting for submission to the Directors and subsequent approval at the following
meeting; provided, however, that when an adjourned, special or special adjourned
meeting of the Board of Directors immediately precedes a regular meeting, Minutes of
said meeting shall be submitted for approval at the next meeting of the Board following
said regular meeting.
In the preparation of Official Minutes of a meeting of the Board of Directors, the
Clerk of the Board will not record the name of the Director who moves or who seconds
the adoption of a motion or Resolution, except the vote of any individual Director shall be
recorded upon that Director's request. The Minutes will reflect the votes by name of
Director when required by provisions of state law.
In the absence of the Clerk of the Board, a Deputy Clerk of the Board shall be
appointed to exercise the duties of the Clerk of the Board.
J. Regular Business to Come Before the Board of Directors. Insofar as
practicable, all items of business to be taken up at a regular meeting of the Board shall
be submitted to the Clerk of the Board, who shall include on the Agenda all such items
submitted by Directors, the General Manager and General Counsel, and all formal
communications.
The Clerk of the Board shall mail to each Director a notice of such regular
meetings, together with a proposed Agenda, not later than the Friday immediately
preceding such regular meetings. Said Agenda, insofar as possible, shall include copies
of Resolutions, except as hereafter provided, and a description of all matters to be
considered, together with any pertinent written materials.
Agendas shall be posted in a location freely accessible to the public not less than
seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the meeting.
Resolutions designated as "standard" and adopted by the Board of Directors from
time to time,and approved as to form and content, need not be included with said Agenda;
provided, however,that the information completing said standard Resolutions shall be set
forth on the Agenda listing, and copies of said standard Resolutions shall be on file with
the Clerk of the Board at the meeting time and place.
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Items of business not known at the time the regular Agenda is mailed as herein
provided, may be considered as supplemental Agenda items; provided that all
requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act (California Government Code Sections
54950 at sec.) are satisfied.
No business, except with consent of two-thirds of the Directors present (a majority
of Directors present for emergency actions), and only if permitted by the Ralph M. Brown
Act, not appearing on the regular or supplemental Agendas may be brought before the
Board of Directors.
The meeting Agenda shall provide for an opportunity for members of the public to
address the Board on items on the Agenda and non-Agenda items of public interest. As
determined by the Chairperson, speakers may be deferred until the specific Agenda item
is taken for discussion, and remarks may be limited to three (3) minutes. Speakers on
non-Agenda items may address only items that are within the subject matter jurisdiction
of the Board of Directors. Time allotted for such presentations is limited to three (3)
minutes or less. Total time allotted for all public input on each non-Agenda item is limited
to thirty (30) minutes to one (1) hour, taking into consideration the number of persons
filing a request to address the Board. However, time allotments may be waived by a
majority vote of the Board.
K. Handling of Business and Voting. During the course of a Board meeting,
routine matters listed on the Agenda for consideration will be referred to by Agenda Item
Number only.
Voting on all Resolutions shall be by roll call, except if waived by unanimous voice
vote, in which event, the Chairperson may order a unanimous ballot cast in favor of the
motion or Resolution under discussion. The name of each Director shall be called only
once.
On matters of considerable interest or on which there appears to be a controversy,
the motion or Resolution shall be read by title or repeated by the Chairperson. The
Chairperson shall thereafter call for discussion of the motion or Resolution, at which time
any member may discuss the pending matter. Any person other than a Director present
at the meeting may speak on the motion if recognized by the Chairperson. Sole discretion
as to the extent of discussion outside of the membership of the Board shall rest with the
Chairperson. At the close of discussion, the Chairperson may, at the Chairperson's
discretion, repeat the motion or Resolution pending, and thereafter, call for a vote.
The Clerk of the Board shall determine and state whether or not a motion or
Resolution is adopted by roll call vote. On all other matters, the Chairperson shall
determine the outcome of the voting.
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L. Committees.
(1) Standing Committees.
(a) Steering Committee: There shall be a permanent Committee
designated as the Steering Committee, comprised of the Chairperson of the Board, the
Vice Chairperson of the Board, the Chairperson of each of the Standing Committees, and
three at-large members selected by the Chairperson of the Board. The Vice Chairperson
of each of the two Standing Committees shall serve as the designated Alternate, in the
absence or inability to serve by any Chairperson.
The Committee shall also conduct an annual performance
evaluation of the General Manager and submit recommendations on his/her
compensation to the Board of Directors. The Committee shall also review the General
Manager's evaluation and compensation of the executive management employees,
based on established criteria, and executive management's goals and objectives for the
following year.
The Committee shall also conduct an annual performance
evaluation of General Counsel and submit recommendations to the Board of Directors as
provided by Resolution OCSD 12-03.
The Committee shall receive written requests for a hearing,
set hearings or deny the request for a hearing on appeals concerning permit suspension,
revocation, or denial as provided by Ordinance OCSD-37.
The Committee shall make recommendations to the Board of
Directors on labor negotiations and other related activities as may be needed or
appropriate.
The Committee shall also be authorized to assign new
subjects of significant importance to the appropriate Standing Committee for study,
evaluation and recommendation.
The Steering Committee shall meet on the fourth Wednesday
of each month at 5:00 p.m. preceding the Board's meeting, or at the call of the
Chairperson of the Board of Directors.
(b) Administration Committee: There shall be a permanent
Administration Committee (Finance, Human Resources and Information Technology) to
advise the Staff and make recommendations on matters related to the financial,
budgeting, administrative and personnel policies and programs of the District.
The Committee shall review with the Staff the procedures for
development, preparation and format of the annual budget and recommend appropriate
change, and counsel the Staff during the budget process to assure the proper
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interpretation and implementation of the Board's policies and that the desired procedures
have been followed.
The responsibility for consideration and adoption of the
District budget rests with the Board of Directors.
The Committee shall periodically interview and recommend
the selection of outside auditors. The Committee shall review the result of the annual
audit of the District's accounts with representatives of the outside audit firm, including any
comments received recommending improvements. The Committee shall review
management's response to these comments and make appropriate recommendations for
implementation.
Periodically, the Committee shall recommend employment of
an outside firm to audit internal control procedures to safeguard the assets of the District.
The Committee shall interview and make recommendations
on the employment of investment-banking firms, bond counsel, and if necessary or
desired,financial advisors, to be used in connection with the District's financing programs.
The Committee shall periodically coordinate
recommendations on personnel audits of the District's operations or segments of the
operations on an as-needed basis.
The Committee shall make recommendations on personnel
policies and procedures, insurers and coverage, procurement procedures, and such other
related activities as may be needed or appropriate.
The Chairperson of the Board of Directors shall appoint a
Committee Chairperson and a Committee Vice Chairperson for the Administration
Committee. The Committee Chairperson and Committee Vice Chairperson shall serve at
the pleasure of the Chairperson of the Board of Directors.
The Administration Committee shall consist of thirteen
members, as follows:
(1)The Chairperson of the Board of Directors;
(2)The Vice Chairperson of the Board of Directors;
(3)The Committee Chair of the Administration Committee;
(4)The Committee Vice Chair of the Administration Committee; and
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(5) Nine additional Board members appointed by the Chairperson of the Board of
Directors.
Other than the Board Chairperson and the Board Vice
Chairperson, no Director who serves on the Operations Committee shall be eligible to
serve on the Administration Committee.
The Administration Committee shall meet on the second
Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m., or at the call of its Chairperson.
(c) Operations Committee. There shall be a permanent
Committee designated the Operations Committee (Engineering, Operations &
Maintenance and Technical Services). With the goal of compliance with all public health
and environmental laws and regulations, the Operations Committee shall review and
submit appropriate recommendations on the matters pertaining to the operation of the
District Treatment Works, including such matters as current and projected service/flow
needs, level and quality of treatment, conservation, recycling and reuse activities, and air
quality issues.
The Committee shall also review issues pertaining to the
District's NPDES Ocean Outfall Discharge Permit, including annual review of the
contractor(s) performing the ocean monitoring and research programs required as a
condition of said permit, and related issues regarding protection of the marine waters off
metropolitan Orange County's coastline from impacts resulting from the District's
operations and discharge of treated wastewater.
The Committee shall also review matters pertaining to
contractual arrangements by the District to provide sewerage services to areas outside
the District's boundaries or approved spheres of influence.
The Committee shall review plans for the future needs of the
District, explore alternatives and make recommendations to the Board of Directors.
The Operations Committee shall also review and submit
appropriate recommendations on matters pertaining to capital projects which address
operational needs, including the selection of professional consulting services to assist in
studying, planning and designing needed District Treatment Works and support facilities,
including computerized systems, in accordance with the Board's established policies and
procedures for procuring such services; the Committee shall further review construction
projects for said facilities in accordance with applicable public works laws and Board
policies. Said oversight shall include the contracts for professional services and public
works construction projects and addenda or change orders thereto. In carrying out its
responsibilities, the Committee shall receive advance notice and regular status reports
on the projects from Staff, and monitor, visit and observe the District Treatment Works'
operational functions and major capital construction projects.
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The Chairperson of the Board of Directors shall appoint a
Committee Chairperson and a Committee Vice Chairperson of the Operations
Committee. The Committee Chairperson and Committee Vice Chairperson shall serve
at the pleasure of the Chairperson of the Board of Directors.
The Operations Committee shall consist of fourteen
members, as follows:
(1)The Chairperson of the Board of Directors;
(2)The Vice Chairperson of the Board of Directors;
(3)The Committee Chair of the Operations Committee;
(4)The Committee Vice Chair of the Operations Committee; and
(5)Ten (10)additional Board members appointed by the Chairperson of the Board
of Directors.
Other than the Board Chairperson and the Board Vice
Chairperson, no Director who serves on Administration Committee shall be eligible to
serve on the Operations Committee. The Operations Committee shall meet on the first
Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m., or at the call of its Chairperson.
(d) Legislative and Public Affairs Committee: There shall be a
permanent Committee designated as the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee,
comprised of the Chairperson of the Board, the Vice Chairperson of the Board, and five
at-large members selected by the Chairperson of the Board.
The Committee shall advise the Staff and make recommendations
on matters related to the legislative and public affairs programs of the District.
The Legislative and Public Affairs Committee shall meet on the
second Monday of each month at 5:00 a.m. or at the call of the Board Chairperson.
(2) Special and Ad Hoc Committees. In addition to the Standing
Committees, the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, or the Chairperson of a Standing
Committee, or a majority of the Directors, may appoint from time to time, Special or Ad
Hoc Committees to study and report on specific matters. Such Committees shall be
temporary in nature, and their assignments shall pertain to a current, specific issue. Upon
completion of the assigned task, the Ad Hoc or Special Committee will be dissolved.
The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of Special and Ad Hoc
Committees shall be appointed by the Chairperson of the appointing authority.
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Each Special and Ad Hoc Committee shall meet at the call of its
Chairperson.
M. Motion to Refer to a Standing Committee. Any Director at a Board meeting
may move to have a policy or any other activity affecting the Sanitation District, or any
one of the member Agencies, referred to a Standing Committee for study and report. This
motion shall be a privileged motion, and when duly seconded, discussion thereof shall be
limited to Directors only. Said motion shall receive an affirmative vote of a majority of the
Directors for adoption.
Section 2: Procedure for Consideration of Demands for Corrective Action.
A. Requirement of Written Demand. Prior to any person commencing a
judicial action for injunction or mandamus to declare any action taken by the Board void
because of failure to observe Brown Act requirements, such person must first serve
upon the Clerk of the Board a written demand describing the alleged violation and
demanding corrective action. Such demand must be served upon the Clerk of the Board
within thirty (30) days of the complained of action. Failure to serve any such demand
within this thirty (30)day period shall result in the loss of any right to challenge any action
to have been taken in violation of Sections 54953, 54954.2, or 54956 of the California
Government Code.
B. Consideration of Corrective Action. Upon receipt of such a demand,
consideration of the demand shall immediately be placed on the Agenda for the next
meeting of the Board of Directors. If the demand is received less than seventy-two (72)
hours prior to the time set for the next meeting, the Board may determine that the notice
constitutes the initiation of litigation, and that the need to take action on the threatened
litigation arose subsequent to the posting of the Agenda, and may consider it at that
meeting pursuant to Section 1(J) above. A description of any item so placed on the
Agenda shall include both consideration of the demand, and the possibility of corrective
action by the Board.
In considering such demands, the Board shall first determine, by motion,
whether corrective action should be taken. If no motion to take corrective action is carried,
the Clerk of the Board shall inform the demanding party in writing of the Board's decision
not to cure or correct the challenged action.
C. Implementing Corrective Action. If a motion to take corrective action
passes, the Chairperson may entertain a motion implementing corrective action. Any
motion implementing corrective action shall address the concerns raised in the
consideration of corrective action. The motion implementing corrective action may
include a motion to rescind prior action taken, as appropriate. Passage of a motion to
rescind invalidates prior action only as of the time of the passage of the motion, and not
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from the date of the initial action. A motion implementing corrective action resulting from
a written demand is out-of-order if the action complained of(a)was in connection with the
sale or issuance of notes, bonds, or other evidences of indebtedness, or any contract,
agreement, or incident thereto; or (b) gave rise to a contractual obligation upon which a
party has, in good faith, detrimentally relied. In any event, the Board shall notify the party
making the demand in writing of its decision to take corrective action, and shall describe
any corrective action taken. This notice shall be given to the demanding party as soon
as possible after the meeting, but in no event more than thirty (30) days after receipt of
the demand.
Section 3: Resolution No. OCSD 15-01 is hereby repealed.
Section 4: This Resolution shall become effective immediately.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting held December 16, 2015.
John Nielsen
Board Chair
ATTEST:
Kelly A. Lore
Clerk of the Board
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF ORANGE )
I, Kelly A. Lore, Clerk of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District,
do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. OCSD 15-XX was passed and
adopted at a regular meeting of said Board on the 161h day of December, 2015, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of
Orange County Sanitation District this_ day of December, 2015.
Kelly A. Lore
Clerk of the Board of Directors
Orange County Sanitation District
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TABLE 1
BOARD PROCEDURES AND ORGANIZATION
SUMMARY OF MOTIONS
A. PRIVILEGED MOTIONS
Kind of Second Vote
Motion Required Debatable Amendable Required Purpose
Adjourn Yes No No Majority To end the meeting
To Take a Yes No No Majority To interrupt a
Recess meeting for a short
time or to provide an
intermission
Raise a No No No None To obtain action
Question of immediately in an
Privilege emergency
B. MAIN MOTION AND RELATED
SUBSIDIARY MOTIONS
Kind of Second Vote
Motion Required Debatable Amendable Required Purpose
Main Yes Yes Yes Majority To introduce new
Motion business
Amend Yes Yes Yes Majority To modify or alter
Main a motion
Motion
Substitute Yes Yes Yes Majority To replace the
Motion main motion
entirely
Previous Yes No No Majority To close debate
Question on the main or
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Kind of Second Vote
Motion Required Debatable Amendable Required Purpose
amended motion
immediately
Continue to Yes Yes Yes Majority To defer action
a Certain
Time
To Table Yes No No Majority To discontinue
consideration until
brought back by
vote of the Board
Take a Yes No No Majority To bring before
Motion from the group a motion
the Table previously tabled
Limit or Yes No Yes Majority To limit or extend
Extend limits of debate
Limits of
Debate
Refer to a Yes Yes Yes Majority To place business
Committee in hands of a
Committee
Withdraw a No No No None To withdraw a
Motion motion before it is
voted on
Reconsider Yes Yes No Majority To secure a new
must be by a vote on a motion
Director who previously voted
voted for the upon
prevailing
side on the
original
motion
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C. INCIDENTAL RULES
NON-RANKING
Kind of Second vote
Motion Required Debatable Amendable Required Purpose
Request to Yes No No Two-Thirds To facilitate
Suspend business ordinarily
the Rules contrary to the
rules of the
organization
Override Yes No No Majority To have Board
Order of the majority rule on
Chair the order
Point of No No No None To enforce the
Order rules of the
organization
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STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING Meeting Date TOBd.Of Dlr.
1V16115 12/16/15
AGENDA REPORT Item Number Item Number
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Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Robert Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager
SUBJECT: STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
A. Approve the Strategic Plan Update dated December 2015; and
B. Direct staff to implement the goals and levels of service contained in the Plan.
SUMMARY
In November 2013 the Board of Directors adopted the 2014-2019 Five-Year Strategic
Plan. Each year, the Board of Directors go through a review and update of the Strategic
Plan to make any necessary changes. In June, staff began the 2015 update.
Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) retained the consulting firm of K.E. Thalman
& Associates to conduct a series of one-on-one confidential interviews with interested
board members to identify issues of concern.
On October 218' a Strategic Plan Workshop was held with the Board of Directors. The
Directors were briefed on the findings from the interviews, updated on completed
goals/initiatives, and presented with two issue papers on Levels of Service for odor
complaints and the potential of capturing storm water runoff.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
November 2015: Steering Committee Summary of Strategic Plan Update Workshop.
October 2015: Special Meeting 2015 Strategic Plan Update Board Workshop.
October 2013: The Board of Directors participated in a second Strategic Planning
Workshop to review recommended strategic goals.
September 2013: The Board of Directors participated in a Strategic Planning Workshop
to create a new Board Vision and review past strategic goals and progress.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Based on the outcome of the Strategic Plan Update Interviews and Workshop, no
modifications were made to the Levels of Service and two of the eight Strategic Goals
were deemed to be complete:
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Completed Strategic Goals:
• Legislative Advocacy and Public Outreach - Develop a unified legislative
advocacy and public outreach program. Target for completion in FY 13-14.
• Disinfection of Ocean Discharge - Develop an implementation plan including the
technical, financial, and societal factors associated with the decision to cease
disinfection of the ocean discharge. Target for completion in FY 13-14.
Following Board approval of the Strategic Plan Update, implementation of the remaining
six Strategic Goals will occur through a series of recommended actions proposed by
staff for Board consideration at future meetings.
CEQA
N/A
BUDGET/PURCHASING ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE
N/A
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s) are included in hard copy as a separate attachment, and may also be viewed
on-line at the OCSD website(www.ocsd.com) with the complete agenda package and attachments:
• December 2015 Strategic Plan Update
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OCSD Board of Directors.........................................................................................ii
Message from the General Manager........................................................................iu
Executive Summary.....................................................................................................1
The Strategic Planning Framework..........................................................................2
MissionStatement.......................................................................................................3
VisionStatement..........................................................................................................4
CoreValues...................................................................................................................5
RiskRegister.................................................................................................................6
Strategic Goals and Levels of Service......................................................................7
Appendix A: Issue Papers........................................................................................10
Appendix B:Summary of Accomplishments.......................................................13
AppendixC: Glossary...............................................................................................17
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT-5 YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN[DECEMBER 2015)
board of directors
The strategic planning effort starts with the Board of Directors setting overall policy and priorities for the
Sanitation District. Based on that policy direction,staff develops the annual operational plan and budget.
Anaheim Los Alamitos
Lucille Kong Richard Murphy
Brea Member of the Board of
Glenn Parker Supervisors
Lisa Bartlett
Buena Park
Fred Smith Midway City Sanitary District
Joy Neugebauer
Costa Mesa Sanitary District
James M. Ferryman Newport Beach
Keith Curry
Cypress
Mariellen Yarc Orange
Teresa Smith
Fountain Valley
Steve Nagel Placentia
Chad Wanke
Fullerton
Greg Seboum Santa Ana
(Board Vice Chair) Sal Tinajero
Garden Grove Seal Beach
Steve Jones Ellery Deacon
Huntington Beach Stanton
Jim Katapodis David Shawver
Irvine Tustin
Steven Choi John Nielsen
(Board Chair)
Irvine Ranch Water District
John Withers Villa Park
Greg Mills
La Habra
Tom Beamish Yorba Linda Water District
Robert Kiley
La Palma
Peter Kim
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ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT-5 YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN (DECEMBER 2015)
message from the general manager
In November 2013 the Orange County Sanitation District
(OCSD) adopted a 5 Year Strategic Plan that envisioned an
organizational culture that adheres to our core values and makes
efficient and effective use of all available resources.The Strategic
Plan centered our efforts on customer service, fiscal responsibility,
protecting public health and the environment,communication,
partnering with others and creating the best possible workforce.
We committed to the execution of that plan and implementation
of the eight strategic goals necessary to achieve success.
Protecting public health and the environment is critical to our mission,and I am pleased to
report that our ocean monitoring program reflects that the ocean is healthy around OCSD's
ocean outfall.We also continue to be fiscally strong.This year OCSD received AAA bond
ratings and we have reduced our long term pension liabilities,which in turn enabled us to
reduce planned rate increases by 35 percent over the next three years.
Two years into the five year Strategic Plan,I am pleased to report that we have completed
two of the strategic goals and made strides towards accomplishing the remaining six.We held
a Strategic Plan Update workshop,prepared two issue papers and updated our Summary of
Accomplishments and the Risk Register.We remain committed to sustaining and improving
our performance and meeting all of the established strategic goals.
Under the direction of the Board of Directors,I am honored to be leading this effort and I look
forward to working together to accomplish our goals in the years ahead and continuing our
successes.
The accomplishments laid out in this Strategic Plan Update would not be possible without
the collective dedication and effort of our workforce and the commitment and support of our
Board of Directors and the public we serve.
Respectfully submitted,
12 &
James D. Herberg
General Manager
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT-5 YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN[DECEMBER 2015)
executive summary
The 2014—2019 5 year Strategic Plan is a guiding document that provides a framework that directs our work
Every two years,the Strategic Plan will be reassessed,updated,and submitted for approval by the Board of
Directors.
This year's Strategic Plan Update began with a consultant retained by OCSD conducting confidential
interviews with interested Board members to identify issues or concerns.The Strategic Plan Update
continued with a workshop and presentation of two issue papers.The Update concluded with two Strategic
Goals being identified as completed,no new goals being adopted and no modifications being made to
OCSD's levels of service.
Completed Strategic Goals:
Disinfection of Ocean Discharge—Develop an implementation plan including the technical, financial and
societal factors associated with cessation of disinfection of the ocean discharge.
Legislative Advocacy and Public Outreach—Develop a unified legislative advocacy and public outreach
program.
Strategic Goals In Progress:
1.Odor Control—Completion of the Odor Control Master Plan.
2.Future Biosolids Management Options—Study biosolids management options including third parry
contracts and onsite capital facilities.
3.Energy Efficiency—Continue to research new energy efficiency and energy conversion technologies.
4.Local Sewer Transfers—Complete the transfer of 174 miles of local sewers serving pans of Tustin and
unincorporated areas north of Tustin and local sewer transfers in the City of Santa Ana.
5.Future Water Recycling—Determine partnerships,needs, strategies,benefits and costs associated with
recycling of Plant No. 2 effluent water.
6.Workforce Planning and Workforce Development—This initiative is ongoing and part of a comprehensive
workforce planning and development effort to ensure we have the right people with the right skills and
abilities,in the right place,at the right time.
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT-5 YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN (DECEMBER 2015)
strategic planning framework
The planning framework illustrated below shows how OCSD staff and the Board of Directors play a critical
role in strategic planning and resource allocation.
Monitoring Strategic New or altered
and Evaluation Planning Levels of Service
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Budget Operational \Goals and
Planning objectives
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our mission statement
The Mission Statement is the basic foundation that defines why we exist.
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ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT-5 YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN (DECEMBER 2015)
vision statement
The Vision Statement supports the Mission Statement by expressing a broad philosophy of what the
Orange County Sanitation District strives to achieve in the delivery of services to our customers,vendors,
other agencies,the general public,and each other.
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
WILL BE A LEADER IN:
■ Providing reliable, responsive and
affordable services in line with
customer needs and expectations.
■ Protecting public health and the
environment utilizing all practical
and effective means for wastewater,
energy, and solids resource recovery.
■ Continually seeking efficiencies to
ensure that the public's money is
wisely spent.
■ Communicating our mission and
strategies with those we serve and all
other stakeholders.
■ Partnering with others to benefit our
customers, this region, and our industry.
■ Creating the best possible workforce
in terms of safety, productivity,
customer service, and training.
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core values
The Core Values support the Nfission and Vision Statements by expressing the values,beliefs,and philosophy
that guides our daily actions.They help forna the firsurnework our organization and reinforce our
professional work ethic.
Honesty, Trust and Respect
We aspire to the highest degree of integrity,honesty,trust,
and respect is our interaction with each other,our suppliers,
our customers,and our community.
Teamwork and Problem Solving
We strive to reach OCSD goals rhxough cooperative effotts
and collaboration with each other and our constituencies.
We work to solve problems in a creative,cost-effective and
safe manner,and we acknowledge ream and individual efforts.
Leadership and Commitment
We lead by example,acknowledging[he value of our
resources and using them wisely and safely to achieve
our objectives and goals.We are committed to act
in the best inrexes[of our employees,our organization,
and our community.
Learning/Teaching
We continuously develop ourselves, enhancing our talents,
skills, and abilities,knowing that only through personal
growth and development will we continue
to progress as an agency and as individuals.
Recognition/Rewards
We seek to recognize,acknowledge,and xewazd
contributions to OCSD by our many talented employees.
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risk register 2015
The Risk Register is a periodic compilation of the various risks facing the Orange County Sanitation District,
as seen and determined by our management team.
The 2015 Risk Register Update identified these as the top risks:
• Pipelines damaged or severed after earthquake—focusing on the concern of liquefaction from an
earthquake,that may cause movement of pipes or other system failures.
• Attracting qualified applicants and enticing top candidates to join OCSD—reflecting the concern that as
we lose talent due to retirements and staff movement,our lack of a comprehensive strategy to attract top
talent and the existing pay and benefits program which is not competitive with other agencies may limit us
from attracting tenured public sector employees.
The top opportunities for the 2015 update are:
• As employees leave,restructure staffing to become more efficient—referring to the many
employees who are eligible for retirement,and the opportunity to look at staffing needs thereafter.
• Focus on main mission without other endeavors leading to higher rates—an opportunity to stick
to our core business so that costs are kept in line.
The major underrated continuity challenges include:
• Cyber-terrorist or hacker attacks on OCSD—related to the ever-changing risks and increased
need to secure our computer network servers.
• Emergency Preparedness—expressing concern that OCSD is unprepared to deal with disasters
such as electrical outages and explosions.
Staff is developing plans to mitigate the risks and continuity challenges,and to take advantage of the
opportunities. OCSD's Risk Management division released a schedule of"table top exercises"designed to
respond to the top risks and challenges,and held an exercise focused on the possible interruption of electrical
power after a disaster.An exercise is also planned to consider how to respond to the potential damage to
pipelines from an earthquake.As for opportunities,OCSD's General Manager has directed,as part of this
Strategic Plan,that comprehensive workforce planning activities be designed and implemented.
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strategic goals and levels of service
OCSD has six outstanding strategic goals to support the vision of the Board of Directors and Executive
Management Team.The levels of service are key performance indicators in achieving the overall vision.
Providing Exceptional Customer Service
• Providing reliable,responsive and affordable services in line with customer needs and expectations.
1. Odor Control- Completion of the Odor Control Master Plan to make sure the District's investment
is current and,if needed,future process systems to produce the benefits intended.
Target completion in FY 15-16.
at Customer S fY 1415 Level of
Results Service Target
Odor complaint responsc: Treatment plants within 1 hour 100'% 1009 0
Odor complaint response:Collection system within 1 working day 98% 100%
Number of odor complaints:
• Reclamation Plant No. 1 8 0
•Treatment Plant No. 2 9 0
• Collection System 27 12
*Under normal operating conditions
Respond to public complaints or inquiries regarding construction 100% 100%
projects within 1 worldng day
New connection permits processed within 1 working day 100% 100%
Respond to all biosolids contractor violations within a week of 100% 100%
violation notice
Protecting Public Health and the Environment
• Protecting public health and the environment utilizing all practical and effective means for wastewater,
energy, and solids resource recovery.
2. Future Biosolids Management Options—Study biosolids management options including
third parry contracts and onsite capital facilities for mid-term,and long-term approaches beginning in
2016-2017. Target for completion in FY 15-16.
3. Energy Efficiency—The District will research new energy efficiency and energy conversion
technologies to maximize energy efficiency,reduce operating costs,minimize environmental impact,
and replace assets that are at the end of their useful lives. Target for mmpletion in FY 17-18.
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OCSD owns antl operates$6.2 billion in inhashothare assets.Through these assets,OCSD collects,treats,and either reuses or safely discharges 185
million gallons per day of wastewater.
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strategic goals and levels of service
Protecting Public Health &The Environment FY 14-15 Level of
Results Service Target
Accept dry weather runoff diversion flows without imposing fees 1.2 mgd Up to 10 mgd
Air emissions health risk to community and employees,per one 9 QO
million people for each treatmentplant)
Notices of violation (NOV) with air,land, and water permits 0 0
Respond to collections stems ills within 1 hour 100% 100%
Sanitary sewer spills per 100 miles 1.2 < 2.1
Contain sani sewers ills within 5 hours 100% 100%
Meet secondary treatment standards BOD 4.8 mg/L BOD 25 mg/L
TSS 5.7 mg/L TSS 30 mg/L
Thirty-day geometric mean of coliform bacteria in effluent after 881 <1000
initial dilution of 250:1 (MPN)
Frequency of unplanned use of emergency one-mile (78-inch 0 0
diameter) outfall (per year during dry weather)
Tons of biosolids to landfill through 2017 peak production period 60 100
Compliance with core industrial pretreatment requirements 100% 100%
Managing and Protecting the Public's Funds
Continually seeking efficiencies to ensure that the public's money is wisely spent.
4. Local Sewer Transfers—Complete transfer of 174 miles of local sewers serving parts of Tustin
and unincorporated areas north of Tustin and local sewer transfers in the City of Santa Ana to be
concluded by December 31,2016. Following those,no further local sewers to be transferred at the
initiation of OCSD.If a local jurisdiction is interested in OCSD transferring sewers,each request will
be considered on an individual basis assuming the sewers meet the requirements identified.
Tagetfor completion in 6Y 16-17.
Managing and Protecting the Public Funds FY 14-15 Level of Service
Results Target
Annual user fees sufficient to cover all O&M requirements 100% 100%
Actual collection, treatment,and disposal costs per million gallons 3%under 5 10% of budget
Maintain AAA Bond Rating 100% 100%
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strategic goals and levels of service
Stakeholder Understanding and Support
• Communicating our mission and strategies with those we serve and all other stakeholders.
• Panneeing with others to benefit our customers,this region and our industry.
5. Future Water Recycling Options—Determine partnerships,needs,strategies,benefits and costs
associated with recycling of Plant No.2 effluent water. Tagetfor romplekon in FY 18-19.
Stakeholder Understanding and Support FY 14-15 Level of Service
Results Target
Meet GW .S specification requirements for Plant No. 1 secondary 2.7 NTU 5 NTH
effluent
Provide specification effluent available to the Groundwater 100% 100%
Replenishment System to maximize production of purified water
Organizational Effectives
• Creating the best possible workforce in terms of safety,productivity,customer service,and training.
6. Workforce Planning and Workforce Development—This initiative is ongoing and part of a
comprehensive workforce planning and development effort to ensure we have the right people with
the right skills and abilities,in the right place, at the right time.Target for completion is ongoing.
Organizational Effectiveness FY 14-15 Level of Servi
Results Target
Employee injury incident rate—per 100 employees 1 7 <3.3 Industry
Average
Meet mandatory OSHA training requirements 100% >95%
Hours worked since last lost work day 430,000 >1,000,000
Achieve annual agency target of days away from work,days of
restricted work activity,or job transferred as a result of a work- 0.8 <2.5
related injury or illness
Avcxalrc cost pcx Workers Compensation claim $6,774 $13,545
Training hours per employee 45.23 45 per year
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appendix A: issue papers
In preparation for the October 21,2015 Board of Directors Strategic Planning Workshop staff
prepared two issue papers related to the new goals.The appendix includes issue papers on the
Following topics:
1. Odor Control Level Of Service
2.Stormwater Capture
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odor control
Should OCSD change the level ofamcw1ma for od ontrol?
Why is this issue important to the District?
In 1989, OCSD began addressing collection system odor and corrosion concerns chemically by implementing
a caustic soda shock-dosing program for some of the trunklines.In 2001,this program evolved to continuous
chemical dosing in the collection system for odor control which utilized ferrous chloride,magnesium
hydroxide,and calcium nitrate at rune different dosing locations.The program has proven to reduce odor and
corrosion in the regional trunk system and suppress odors at the headworks of the treatment plants.It also
helps condition the sewage arriving at the treatment plants.
In 2007,the Board of Directors adopted the Five-Year Strategic Plan,which set the Level of Service standard
at a goal of 34 or less odor complaints attributed to the OCSD collection system.At that time two categories
were tracked;Attributed,and Not Attributed.The attributed category captured complaints attributed to
OCSD as well as those whose source could not be determined.The complaints were classified by the
OCSD responder. In 2009, a third category was created by staff to appropriately document odors of an
undetermined source.With the addition of this category,odor complaints attributed to OCSD were reduced
significantly.As a result,the goal was reduced in 2014 to 12 complaints or less attributed to OCSD.
In 2014,the Odor Control Division revised its Odor Response Procedure to include a follow up investigation
as a secondary response for each odor complaint.The objective was to minimize the unknown sources and
ultimately better address the root causes of the odors.The complaints were classified by the secondary OCSD
responder after the investigation was concluded. Our LOS goal for FY 14/15 was 12 or fewer. Due to the
results of the detailed investigations,the number of OCSD attributed complaints has increased.We had 27
validated odor complaints in the collection facilities in FY 14/15 due to various causes. It is recommended
that the Level of Service goals be changed to better reflect the current methodology used to investigate.
Recommendation
Increase our current level of service from 12 odor complaints to 28. A new goal of 28 or less odor complaints
attributed to OCSD would reflect the success of the change in procedures in determining the true source or
root cause of the odor complaints.This new LOS could also be achieved within the current budget/sewer
fee structure. Staff does not foresee a reduction to the current number of complaints until the plant odor
facilities modifications are completed.Any further reductions would also require modifications to Collections'
Odor Control Program. Modifications could include items such as additional dosing facilities,additional
siphon vents,and repairs to existing siphon vents within the collection system.The Collection Facilities Odor
Control Master Plan Update expected in 2017 will help guide the future direction.
The new goal of 28 or less odor complaints attributed to OCSD is an appropriate reflection of current
Odor Control Program procedures.By continuing to better investigate the root causes of the odors,we
can improve strategies for mitigation.The desired outcome may be to eventually reduce the number of
attributable odor complaints to zero for those facilities that are a part of the continuous dosing or"sewage
conditioning"program
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT-5 YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN (DECEMBER 2015)
stormwater
Should we capture stormwater?
Why Is this Issue Important to the District?
The Board of Directors has expressed interest in stormwater capture to augment water supplies and aquifer
recharge for North Central Orange County.
Background: OCSD has been active in stormwater capture for more than a decade with its urban runoff
diversion program.This program is approved to accept up to ten million gallons per day of urban runoff,
which is technically storrnwater. Expressed differently,this ten million gallon per day of flow is equivalent to
18 cubic feet per second.The program was originally begun to improve beach water quality by diverting river
water laden with bacteria from reaching recreational beaches. OCSD has limited the flow to dry weather to
protect its collection system and treatment plants from having overflows which are spills.
OCSD's service area contains several dams to control wet weather stormwater flows.These include Prado
Dam, Carbon Canyon Dam,Brea Dam,Fullerton Dam,Villa Park Dam,and Santiago Dam.These Dams
are connected to rivers and channels which are designed to flow large volumes of silt laden water in order to
protect regions from the damage associated with flooding events.Pmdo Dam is capable of releasing more
than 30,000 cubic feet of water per second,or more than 19 billion gallons per day.
The Orange County Water District is primarily responsible for recharging the aquifer in North Central
Orange County.It controls more than 1,000 acres of river,ponds and percolation basins in Anaheim and
1,250 acres of surface water storage behind Prado Dam.The dam is controlled by the Army Corps of
Engineers to protect from flooding and secondarily to store stormwater to recharge of Orange Counties'
aquifer.The water is released at a rate that allows for diversion to the Anaheim recharge ponds and lakes
usually less than 100 cubic feet per second.
OCSD's systems are not designed to handle wet weather stotmwater volumes or content.Wet weather
naturally increases flow through OCSD's system caused by inflow and infiltration.Inflow is direct flow into
the system generally attributed to illegal connections,leaks through manholes and other openings to standing
or flowing surface water. Infiltration is ground water that seeps into the sewer system through pipe and
manhole defects.These flows can increase normal dry weather flows by 2.2 times.
Recommendation
Orange County Sanitation District must balance its mission to protect public health and to create usable
products like potable water.Treatment Plant and collection system capacities are designed around normal
system flow patterns.These sewers and plants are completely incapable of dealing with even minor rain event
stormwater flows. Sewer pipes are a fraction of the size of storm drains,much less flood channels. Storms
flows are not necessary for feeding the GWRS. Normal sewage flows, even in a historic drought,are feeding
the system at near capacity.The greater risk TO OCSD's mission is the risk to public health that occurs with
sewer overflows. Raw sewage in the streets or waterways is a completely unacceptable outcome.
Stormwater capture is the purview of Orange County Water District,OC Flood, and the Army Corps of
Engineers.They have the necessary infrastructure and available land. OCSD should continue to accept dry
weather urban runoff to support water reuse and protect beach water quality.
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appendix B summary of accomplishments
Goal Completed
FY 07-08 FY 0809 FY 0910 FY 1011 FY 1112 FY 12-13 FY 13.14 FY 15-16
SARI Line Relocation-Work in
conjunction with the County of Omnge and •
the Federal Government to relocate the
SARI Line by December 31,2013.
Management System for Environmental
Compliance-Implement a management
control system for environmental •
compliance information that incorporates a
dashboard-style report.
Contaminants of Potential Concern
(CPC)-Complete three phase testing and
analysis of 550+CPC, prepare report on •
findings and recommendations,develop
initial source control strategy if they are
CPCs identified that require control.
Climate Change/Greenhouse Gases
Develop an overall strategy for
respondingto climate change
regulations and proactively adapting
to the effects of climate change •
including identification and mitigation of
greenhouse gases and adapting to any
impacts to our facilities and operations.
Develop models to estimate greenhouse
gas and traditional pollutant emissions
for determination of our environmental •
footprint.(Functional predictive
greenhouse gas model completed)
Engine Emission Compliance
Complete study to evaluate alternatives
for complying with lower emission
limits in the South Coast Air Quality
Management's Rule 1110.2.Initiate •
planning and design of demonstration
testing of most promising technology(s)
identified in the study.
Implement capital improvements or
operational modifications in order to •
achieve compliance.
Providing Ongoing Leadership
Development-Maximize the development
of a pool of dedicated and talented •
employees ready to lead OCSD into the
future.
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summary of accomplishments
Goal Completed
FY 0708 FY 0809 FY 09-10 FY 1011 FY 1112 FY 12-13 FY 1314 FY 15-16
Fuel Cell Evaluation
Start up 300kW demonstration unit. •
Evaluate cost feasibility of replacing or
supplementing CGS engines with fuel •
cell.
Reclaiming Santa Ana River Interceptor
Line(SARI)Flows-Meet with
stakeholders,develop a list of obstacles
that need to be overcome to reclaim the •
SARI Line and develop a strategy to obtain
regulatory approval to reclaim SARI Line
flows.This goal was canceled due to
inability to obtain regulatory approval.
Sewer Rate for Green Development-
Submit for Board approval an amendment •
to sewer rate Ordinance with incentives for
green developments.
Complete Facilities Master Plan Update
- Complete a comprehensive update of •
the Facilities Master Plan and obtain Board
approval
Enterprise Information Technology
Strategic Plan - Complete a District-wide •
Information Technology Strategic Plan.
Updating OCSD's Risk Register- Review
and update OCSD's risk register to include
an assessment oftechnical, regulatory, •
financial,and political risks(among others)
and possible mitigation strategies
Annex Unincorporated Areas-With
Board concurrence,annex unincorporated •
areas onto OCSD's service area.
Review Interagency Agreements-
Conduct a comprehensive review of
agreements with the Santa Ana Watershed •
Project Authority and Irvine Ranch Water
District,and,if appropriate,reopen for
discussion.
Strategic Business Plan-With Board
concurrence,annually update and •
implement the Strategic Plan and Business
Plan.
Business Accountability Charters-
Create Business Accountability Charters •
for each department consistent with those
developed by managers and supervisors
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summary of accomplishments
Goal Completed
FY07-08 FY 0809 FY 09-10 FY 100.11 FY 11-12 FY 12-13 FYS&14 FY 15-16
Chemical Supplies- Develop a Chemical
Sustainability Plan that provides OCSD with
options for obtaining wastewater treatment •
chemicals during chemical shortages,
emergencies or complete stoppages.
Chemical Sustalnablllty-Ensure a reliable
and sustainable chemical supply using
multiple vendor contracts to reduce the •
risk of supply disruption while benefiting
from competitive pricing.
Full-Cost Recovery 2010-11-Conduct a
comprehensive review of the Sanitation •
District's Urban Runoff Program to ensure
a fair share recovery of costs for services.
Full-Cost Recovery 2012-13-Implement a
direct charging mechanism to recover the
full cost of urban runoff treatment starting
July 1,2013 when the new rate structure •
is in place.This goal was canceled in FY
12-13 to allow additional urban runoff at
no cost to the local jurisdiction.
Groundwater Replenishment System-
Maximize the production of GWR System
product water to augment and protect the •
Orange County groundwater basin with a
goal of 70 mgd.
Sustainable Biosolids Program
Complete new in-county Compost Take- •
Back Program Plan Strategy.
Evaluate the feasibility of deep injection/
methane recovery including commissioning
a study of the geological formations •
below Plants 1 and 2,and availability and
acceptability of any existing wells
Evaluate option of processing some
biosolids at the City of Los Angeles •
Terminal Island demonstration well.
Implement Energy Master Plan -After
the completion of the plan,assess final •
recommendations to ensure adequate
power resources and energy management.
Disinfection of Final Effluent-Develop
a cost effective program to sustain
protection of public health associated with •
bacteria in the effluent and incorporate
program elements into our NPDES Permit.
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summary of accomplishments
Goal Completed
FY 07-08 FY 0809 FY 0910 FY 1011 FY 11 J2 FY 12-13 FY 1114 FY 15 Sfi
Ocean Protection - Undertake studies to
determine the cause of benthic community
changes near the ocean outfalI and take •
corrective action to return affected areas
to reference conditions.
Space Planning Study Recommendations
- Complete relocation of staff housed
in Information Technology Trailers, •
Administration Building,Control Center and
Building 6.
Improve the Sanitation District Security-
Provide long-term security enhancements •
at both treatment plants and within OCSD's
Collection System.
Safety and Health Strategic Plan -
DevelopandimplementaSafetyand •
Health Strategic Plan for all OCSD
activities.
Human Resources Strategic Plan-
Design,develop and implement human
resources policies, practices,systems and •
tools to ensure OCSD has a workforce that
meets future needs of OCSD and the public
it serves.
Succession Plan-Implement the
Succession Management Plan including •
management training and the creation of a
Leadership Academy.
North County Yard -Open the North
County Maintenance Yard and complete
the relocation of selected staff and
equipment to the facility.Implement flex •
space for added agency-wide needs as
appropriate.This goal was canceled in FY
10-11 and the facility is currently being
leased.
Five-Year Rate Plan - Prepare an
updated 5-year rate schedule for Board •
consideration to go into effect July 1,2013
Sustainable Biosolids Program-Conduct
research to reduce the amount of biosolids •
produced and increase digester gas
production
Disinfection of Ocean Discharge-Develop
an implementation plan includingthe
technical,financial and societal factors •
associated with cessation of disinfection of
the ocean discharge
Legislative Advocacy and Public Outreach-
Develop a unified legislative advocacy and •
public outreach program
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appendix C: glossary
Activated-sludge process—A secondary biological wastewater treatment process
where bacteria reproduce at a high rate with the introduction of excess air or oxygen,and consume dissolved
nutrients in the wastewater.
Biochemical Oxygen Demand(BOD)—The amount of oxygen used when organic matter undergoes
decomposition by microorganisms.Testing for BOD is done to assess the amount of organic matter
in water.
Biosolids—Biosolids are nutrient rich organic and highly treated solid materials produced by the wastewater
treatment process.This high-quality product can be recycled as a soil amendment on farm land or further
processed as an earth-like product for commercial and home gardens to improve and maintain fertile soil and
stimulate plant growth.
Business Accountability Charters—A business unit strategic plan.
Capital Improvement Program (CIP)—Projects for repair,rehabilitation,and replacement of assets.Also
includes treatment improvements,additional capacity,and projects for the support facilities.
Coliform bacteria—A group of bacteria found in the intestines of humans and other animals,but also
occasionally found elsewhere used as indicators of sewage pollution. E. colt are the most common bacteria in
wastewater.
Collections system—In wastewater,it is the system of typically underground pipes that receive and convey
sanitary wastewater or Storm water.
Certificate of Participation (COP)—A type of financing where an investor purchases a share of the lease
revenues of a program rather than the bond being secured by those revenues.
Contaminants of Potential Concern (CPC)—Pharmaceuticals,hormones,and other organic
wastewater contaminants.
Dashboard—A computer based business tool used to visually track performance.
Dilution to Threshold(D/T)—the dilution at which the majority of the people detect the odor becomes
the D/T for that air sample.
1,4-DioxarI chemical used in solvents for manufacturing, fumigants and automotive coolant.Like
NDMA,it occurs in the Groundwater Replenishment System water and is eliminated with hydrogen peroxide
and additional ultra-violet treatment.
Greenhouse gases—In the order of relative abundance water vapor,carbon dioxide,methane,nitrous oxide,
and ozone gases that are considered the cause of global warming("greenhouse effect').
Groundwater Replenishment (GWR) System—A joint water redamation project that proactively
responds to Southem California's current and future water needs.This joint project between the Orange
County Water District and the Orange County Sanitation District will provide 70 million gallons a day of
drinking quality water to replenish the local groundwater supply.
Levels of Service (LOS)—Goals to support environmental and public expectations for performance.
Million gallons per day(mgd)—A measure of flow used in the water industry.
Most Probable Number(MPN)—Number of organisms per 100 ml that would yield a rest result or the
observed test result with the greatest frequency. Commonly used for coliform bacteria.
NDMA—N-Nitrosodimethylamine is an N-nitrosoamine suspected cancer-causing agent. It has been found
in the Groundwater Replenishment System process and is eliminated using hydrogen peroxide with extra
Ultra-violet treatment.
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appendix C: glossary
Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTU)—An instrument for measuring the concentration of suspended
particles in a liquid.
O&M—Operations and maintenance of the treatment plants facilities and collections system.
Publicly owned Treatment Works (POTW)—Municipal wastewater treatment plant.
Recycling—The conversion of solid and liquid waste into usable materials or energy.
Risk Register—An internal document that describes vulnerabilities of the Sanitation District.
Santa Ana River Interceptor(SARI) Line—A regional brine line designed to convey 30 million gallons per
day (MGD) of non-reclaimable wastewater from the upper Santa Ana River basin to the ocean for disposal,
after treatment.
Sanitary sewer—Separate sewer systems specifically for the carrying of domestic and industrial wastewater.
Combined sewers carry both wastewater and urban run-off.
South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)—Regional regulatory agency that develops
plans and regulations designed to achieve public health standards by reducing emissions from business and
industry.
Secondary treatment—Biological wastewater treatment,particularly the activated-sludge process,where
bacteria and other microorganisms consume dissolved nutrients in wastewater.
Sludge—Untreated solid material created by the treatment of wastewater.
Total suspended solids (TSS)—The amount of solids floating and in suspension in wastewater.
Trickling filtet—A biological secondary Treatment process in which bacteria and other microorganisms,
growing as slime on the surface of rocks or plastic media,consume nutrients in wastewater as it trickles over
them.
Urban runoff—Water from city streets and domestic properties that carry pollutants into the storm drains,
rivers,lakes,and oceans.
Wastewater—Any water that enters the sanitary sewer.
Watershed—A land area from which water drains
to a particular water body. OCSD's service area is (�
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Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Nick Arhontes, Director of Facilities Support Services
SUBJECT: AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO LOCAL SEWER FACILITIES TRANSFER
AGREEMENT WITH EAST ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Local Sewer Facilities Transfer Agreement (Transfer
Agreement) with East Orange County Water District (EOCWD) regarding the transfer of
local sewers in Service Area 7.
SUMMARY
EOCWD has requested that Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) amend the
Transfer Agreement a second time to extend the expiration date to December 31, 2016.
At its regular November meeting, the Board authorized the General Manager to negotiate
an amendment to the Transfer Agreement to extend the expiration date and to obtain
authorization for OCSD to negotiate with other entities regarding the transfer of local
sewer facilities. This extension provides added time for the OC LAFCO approval process
by extending the agreement term by 12 months to December 31, 2016. The proposed
language also strengthens the prohibition on the diversion of wastewater from OCSD's
service area. This provision is important to ensure that flows will continue to be routed to
OCSD so we can continue to meet our contractual obligations to the Orange County
Water District (OCWD) and to ensure that OCSD's regional sewer revenues and Flows
are maintained. The Agreement has also been modified to allow OCSD to negotiate with
other entities regarding the transfer of local sewer infrastructure. Finally, EOCWD
requested reimbursement of costs should LAFCO approve the transfer of Area 7 local
sewers to another entity. The amendment proposes to reimburse up to $225,000 in costs
accumulated prior to this amendment, plus no more than $30,000 for post-amendment
costs, all to be charged to Service Area 7 accumulated fund balances.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
OC LAFCO met on December 9 to continue their process. OCSD staff attended and a
verbal update will be provided to the Steering Committee on December 16.
OCSD entered into an agreement with EOCWD on February 27, 2014 to transfer
ownership and the responsibility for the local sewers in Service Area 7 from OCSD to
EOCWD. The Agreement was amended in April 2015, extending the agreement to
December 31, 2015, and adding language to prohibit the diversion of wastewater from
OCSD's service area. This provision is important to ensure that Flows will continue to be
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routed to OCSD so we can continue to meet our contractual obligations to the Orange
County Water District OCWD.
The proposed transfer of ownership of the local sewers requires an OC LAFCO approved
reorganization. EOCWD initiated the OC LAFCO process in March 2014 by filing an
application for reorganization. Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) has also submitted an
application to assume the local sewer ownership in Service Area 7.
At a community workshop on October 28, 2015, OC LAFCO staff presented a report with
their preliminary recommendation that IRWD take on local sewer service rather than
EOCWD.
The transfer agreement with EOCWD, which expires on December 31, 2015 precludes
OCSD from negotiating with any other entity regarding the transfer of Service Area 7
sewers. In accordance with the agreement, OCSD has not negotiated terms with IRWD.
IRWD submitted a letter to OC LAFCO indicating their commitment to language ensuring
that sewer flows continue to be routed to OCSD for treatment, similar to provisions in the
EOCWD transfer agreement.
BUDGET/PURCHASING ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE
N/A
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)are attached in hard copy and may also be viewed online at the OCSD website
(wwwocsd.corn with the complete agenda package:
• Proposed Second Amendment to Local Sewer Facilities Transfer Agreement with
EOCWD
• Current Agreement and First Amendment with EOCWD
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SECOND AMENDMENT TO
LOCAL SEWER FACILITIES
TRANSFER AGREEMENT
THIS SECOND AMENDMENT TO LOCAL SEWER FACILITIES
TRANSFER AGREEMENT ("Agreement') is made this _ day of
2015 ("Effective Date") by and between the ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION
DISTRICT ("OCSD"), a duly organized County Sanitation District existing pursuant
to California Health and Safety Code section 47000 et seq., and the EAST
ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT ("EOCWD"), a duly organized County
Water District existing pursuant to California Water Code section 30000 et seq.
OCSD and EOCWD are sometimes hereinafter individually referred to as "Party"
and hereinafter collectively referred to as "Parties".
RECITALS
WHEREAS, OCSD and EOCWD are Parties to that certain "Local Sewer
Facilities Transfer Agreement," dated February 27, 2014 ("the Agreement"), in
which the Parties set forth their intent to cooperate in the transfer of ownership in
and the assumption of responsibility for certain local sewer facilities from OCSD to
EOCWD; and
WHEREAS, the transfer process requires the approval of the Orange
County Local Agency Formation Commission ("LAFCO"), and, although that
process commenced in a timely manner, the LAFCO process has taken longer
than the Parties anticipated; and
WHEREAS, the Parties entered into that certain "First Amendment to Local
Sewer Facilities Transfer Agreement," dated April 22, 2015 ("First Amendment')
to, among other things, extend the timelines and termination date of the
Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the LAFCO process is ongoing, and will not be completed prior
to the expiration of the Agreement, as extended by the First Amendment; and
WHEREAS, the Parties therefore desire to amend the Agreement to again
extend the timelines and termination date to reflect the current status of the LAFCO
process; and
WHEREAS, the Parties desire to amend the Agreement to eliminate
exclusivity provisions prohibiting OCSD from engaging in negotiations with entities
other than EOCWD regarding the transfer of the subject local sewer facilities; and
WHEREAS, EOCWD expended significant funds to initiate the transfer
process and requested reimbursement of costs should LAFCO approve the
transfer of Service Area 7 local sewers to another entity. The Parties propose to
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reimburse up to $255,000 in costs from the Annual Area 7 Sewer Service User
Fee reserves attributable to Local Sewer Facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Parties desire to amend the Agreement to supplement
provisions concerning the diversion of waste water from Service Area 7.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises set forth
herein, the Parties agree as follows:
1. Extension of Timelines. In order to reflect the changed
circumstances with regard to the timeline for completion of the transfer,
"December 1, 2014" in subsection 2.a. shall be amended to read
"December 31, 2016"; and "July 1, 2015" and "2014-2015 Fiscal Year" in
subsection 31i. shall be amended to read, respectively, "July 1, 2017" and
"2016-2017 Fiscal Year."
2. Amendment to Section 3. Subsection 3.d shall be amended to read
as follows (deletions shown in StF kethFGugh; additions shown in italics):
d. Continuing Support for Proposal. The Parties agree to
support and not oppose the Proposal before and after it is initiated.
Specifically, OCSD and EOCWD will cooperate and consult with one
another in responding to questions and inquiries from LAFCO, the
public and the press, appear in support of the Proposal at LAFCO
hearings, and cooperate on a joint response in the event that LAFCO
or LAFCO staff propose to alter the Proposal. €ukMermere, GGSB
agrees that prior to December 1 2015 or such earlier time as the
the ^Cnngl ^e^...^ Fn ht^^ Both Parties shall support the
conditioning of LAFCO's approval of the Proposal on the
performance of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If
LAFCO or LAFCO staff propose an alteration to the Proposal that
materially diverges from the terms and conditions of this Agreement,
either Party may, after consultation with the other Party, oppose the
alteration, and if necessary, withdraw its support, and actively
oppose LAFCO's approval of the Proposal. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, this section shall not be construed to prohibit OCSD from
negotiating with any other entity, at any time, regarding the transfer
of the Local Sewer Facilities.
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3. Amendment to Section 6. Section 6 shall be amended to read as
follows:
6. Term. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date
and continue in full force and effect through December 31, 2016. The
Parties may mutually agree in writing to extend the term of this Agreement.
The Agreement shall automatically terminate if LAFCO disapproves the
Proposal.
4. Amendment to Section 20. Section 20 shall be amended to read as
follows:
20. Prohibition on Diversion of Wastewater. OCSD has planned
and constructed regional conveyance and treatment facilities to serve
Service Area 7. OCSD is contractually obligated to provide treated
wastewater effluent from its entire service area, inclusive of Service Area
7, to Orange County Water District ("OCWD") for its OCWD and OCSD's
joint Groundwater Replenishment System. The territory in Service Area 7
both fully contributes to and benefits from the Groundwater Replenishment
System by contributing wastewater and by using groundwater from the
groundwater basin that is replenished by the system. EOCWD agrees that
all EOCWD territory to which EOCWD provides sewer service, including
territory added through annexation or other change of organization or
reorganization, shall be customers of OCSD, and that all wastewater flows
from such territory, including any increase in wastewater flows,will continue
to flow to OCSD for treatment in perpetuity. EOCWD shall send all flow,
existing, new or increased, originating in EOCWD to OCSD and EOCWD
shall not divert wastewater away from OCSD for any purpose, including but
not limited to scalping wastewater for reuse. Furthermore, the OCSD
reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to reroute to OCSD
for treatment, any current or future wastewater flows that may flow outside
of territory to which EOCWD provides sewer service.
5. New Section 21. Section 21 shall be added to read as follows:
21. Possible Reimbursement of EOCWD's Costs. Should LAFCO
approve the transfer of the Local Sewer Facilities to an entity other than
EOCWD prior to December 31, 2016, OCSD will reimburse EOCWD for the
costs associated with its pursuit of the Proposal described in Section 3 of
this Agreement. The total reimbursable amount for costs accumulated prior
to the date of this Second Amendment shall not exceed $225,000. Any
additional reimbursement for costs accumulated after the date of this
Second Amendment, but prior to the expiration of the Agreement, shall be
limited to fees paid by EOCWD to OCLAFCO, and shall not exceed
$30,000. Any reimbursement shall only be charged to the Annual Area 7
Service User Fee reserves attributable to Local Sewer Facilities. In the
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event such reimbursement occurs, EOCWD will provide OCSD with all
studies, data, reports, and other work product generated in pursuit of the
Proposal, excluding materials that are subject to the attorney-client
privilege.
6. No other Amendments. Except as otherwise expressly set forth
herein, all terms and conditions contained in the original Agreement, as modified
by the First Amendment, are hereby incorporated herein by this reference as if fully
set forth herein and shall remain in full force and effect.
[Signatures on Following Page]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement
on the dates set forth below.
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION
DISTRICT
By Date
James D. Herberg
General Manager
ATTEST:
Kelly Lore
Clerk of the Board
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Brad Hogin
General Counsel
EAST ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
By Date
Lisa Ohlund
General Manager
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Joan Arneson
General Counsel
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LOCAL SEWER FACILITIES
TRANSFER AGREEMENT
THIS LOCAL SEWER FACILITIES TRANSFER AGREEMENT
("Agreement") is made this �'7 day of f:�-b--, 2014 ("Effective Date") by
and between the ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT ("OCSD"), a duly
organized County Sanitation District existing pursuant to California Health and
Safety Code section 47000 at seq., and the EAST ORANGE COUNTY WATER
DISTRICT ("EOCWD"), a duly organized County Water District existing pursuant
to California Water Code section 30000 at seq. OCSD and EOCWD are
sometimes hereinafter >individually referred to as "Party' and hereinafter
collectively referred to as "Parties".
RECITALS
WHEREAS, OCSD owns and operates regional wastewater collection,
conveyance, treatment, and disposal facilities within its 471 square mile service
area;
WHEREAS, OCSD owns and operates the local wastewater collection and
conveyance system, encompassing approximately 174 linear miles of sewer lines
and serving more than 18,000 connections, within the area known as Service
Area 7, which area is more particularly identified in Exhibit "A" attached hereto
and incorporated herein by reference;
WHEREAS, OCSD desires to transfer to EOCWD: (a) its ownership of
certain local sanitary sewer lines and appurtenant facilities located in Service
Area 7 ("Local Sewer Facilities"), which are more particularly described and
delineated in attachments 1 and 2 of Exhibit 'B" attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference, and (b) the responsibility for providing local
sewer service to Service Area 7;
WHEREAS, EOCWD desires to acquire ownership and assume
responsibility for the Local Sewer Facilities and to accept responsibility for
providing local sewer service to Service Area 7;
WHEREAS, the transfer of ownership in and the assumption of
responsibility for the Local Sewer Facilities to EOCWD will require the approval
of the Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission ("LAFCO"); and
WHEREAS, following the transfer to EOCWD of the Local Sewer
Facilities, OCSD shall retain its power to provide regional sewer service within
the entirety of Service Area 7.
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AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises set forth
herein, the Parties agree as follows:
1. Recitals. The recitals set forth above are true and correct and are
incorporated into this Agreement.
2. Cooperation.
a. OCSD and EOCWD shall work cooperatively to complete the
successful transfer from OCSD to EOCWD of the Local Sewer Facilities and the
assumption of responsibility for ongoing operation and maintenance of the Local
Sewer Facilities by EOCWD by no later than December 1, 2014. Bath Parties
shall execute any further documents consistent with the terms of this Agreement,
including documents in recordable form, necessary or appropriate to fulfill the
obligations imposed by this Agreement.
3. LAFCO Proposal.
a. Initiation of Proceedings. EOCWD shall, within one month
(30 days) from the Effective Date, initiate proceedings under the Cortese-Knox-
Herzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000, as amended,
Government Code section 56000, et seq., requesting LAFCO approval of a
reorganization proposal (the "Proposal"). The resolution of application enacted
by EOCWD and submitted to LAFCO shall propose that LAFCO's approval of the
Proposal shall be subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
EOCWD shall be solely responsible for the direct costs incurred in connection
with the initiation and processing of the Proposal, and LAFCO approval thereof,
including without limitation any LAFCO deposits, application or processing fees,
and the cost of preparing any legal descriptions, boundary surveys or maps. The
Proposal shall consist of the following:
i. The annexation of certain territory within Service Area 7
that is not within the current boundaries of EOCWD; and
ii. A proposal by EOCWD to provide a new or different
service—"local" sewer service—within the entirety of Service Area 7.
b. Public Outreach. EOCWD desires to proactively inform the
ratepayers within Service Area 7, and the general public, of the Proposal and the
process for implementing it, including opportunities for public involvement. In
furtherance of that desire, OCSD agrees to provide EOCWD with a mailing list of
the property owners in Service Area 7 (consistent with the format used for
Proposition 218 notifications) in an Excel spreadsheet or an Access compatible
(SQL) database format within 30 days of EOCWD's submittal of an application to
LAFCO. In the written materials, EOCWD shall accurately and fairly describe the
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proposal and may indicate that the Proposal is jointly proposed and supported by
EOCWD and OCSD. EOCWD shall provide OCSD an opportunity to review and
approve the written material it intends to mail to the property owners in Service
Area 7 prior to such mailing. OCSD shall approve, or request changes to, the
written materials within ten days of receipt. If OCSD fails to approve or request
revisions within 10 days, it shall be deemed to have approved the materials.
OCSD shall approve, or request changes to, revised written materials that
incorporate or respond to OCSD's requests for changes within 5 days of receipt,
or the materials shall be deemed approved. All costs of producing such material
and mailing it will be paid by EOCWD.
C. Letter of Support. OCSD shall cooperate with EOCWD and
use its best efforts to support the Proposal in accordance with the terms of this
Agreement. OCSD shall, within 45 days of EOCWD's filing of the Proposal with
LAFCO, file with LAFCO a formal Letter of Support in favor of the Proposal
executed by the General Manager ("Letter of Support"). The Letter of Support
shall propose that LAFCO's approval of the Proposal shall be subject to the
terms and conditions of this Agreement. OCSD shall execute such documents
and take such other actions to support and facilitate the processing of the
Proposal as may be reasonably requested by EOCWD, provided such actions
shall not result in any cost or expense to OCSD (other than overhead and
employee staff time).
d. Continuing Support for Proposal. The Parties agree to
support and not oppose the Proposal before and after it is initiated. Specifically,
OCSD and EOCWD will cooperate and consult with one another in responding to
questions and inquiries from LAFCO, the public and the press, appear in support
of the Proposal at LAFCO hearings, and cooperate on a joint response in the
event that LAFCO or LAFCO staff propose to after the Proposal. Furthermore,
OCSD agrees that, prior to December 1, 2014, or such earlier time as the
LAFCO proceedings have been completed or disapproved, it will not engage in
negotiations with other entities regarding the transfer of the Local Sewer
Facilities. Both Parties shall support the conditioning of LAFCO's approval of the
Proposal on the performance of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If
LAFCO or LAFCO staff propose an alteration to the Proposal that materially
diverges from the terms and conditions of this Agreement, either Party may, after
consultation with the other Party, oppose the alteration, and if necessary,
withdraw its support, and actively oppose LAFCO's approval of the Proposal.
e. Tax Exchange Negotiations and Consultations. The Parties
shall cooperate in seeking to have the Board of Supervisors adopt a property tax
exchange resolution pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code section 99
exchanging property tax from OCSD to EOCWD. The Parties agree that in the
tax exchange negotiation and consultation process they will jointly support and
advocate for having all of the property tax associated with the Local Sewer
Facilities be exchanged from OCSD to EOCWD. In Fiscal Year 2012-2013, the
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estimated property tax collected for the local sewers was $287,000.00 (two
hundred eighty seven thousand dollars).
f. Local Sewer Service User Fee.
i. OCSD's Annual Local Sewer Service User Fee ("the Fee")
shall be continued and following the effective date, to the extent feasible, shall be
collected by EOCWD rather than by OCSD. OCSD collects the Fee by reporting
it to the County of Orange, which collects it on the property tax roll, and EOCWD
intends to do the same. Should it not be feasible, due to statutory or County
requirements, for responsibility for collection of the Fee for the 2014-2015 Fiscal
Year to be transferred to EOCWD, OCSD shall account for and transmit, within 5
business days of receipt, any such revenues it receives from the County that are
attributable to the Fee imposed in Service Area 7. OCSD shall rescind the Fee,
as it pertains to the Local Sewer Facilities, by no later than July 1, 2015, or at
such earlier time as EOCWD may enact its own local sewer service user fees.
ii. EOCWD shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless, OCSD,
its officers, directors, employees and agents from and against any and all claims,
actions, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including attorney's fees and
reasonable expenses for litigation or settlement) in connection with or arising out
of OCSD's assessment, distribution, and collection of the Fee, including without
limitation any such claims asserting that the collection by OCSD and transfer of
the Fee to EOCWD violates Proposition 218.
4. Transfer of Local Sewer Facilities.
a. Upon the effective date of LAFCO's approval of the Proposal
and the requested reorganization ("Date of Reorganization"), EOCWD shall
accept ownership of the Local Sewer Facilities and all maintenance
responsibilities, as well as the responsibility for all sewer spill notification,
reporting, and related regulatory activities. Furthermore, EOCWD shall negotiate,
execute and maintain its own contracts with third-party contractors for line-
cleaning, CCTV, rehabilitation, repairs and replacement, engineering consultants,
and similar services, and directly pay all costs for such contracts.
b. Prior to the Date of Reorganization, EOCWD shall fully
execute and deliver to OCSD the Quitclaim Deed, attached hereto as Exhibit"B",
transferring ownership of the Local Sewer Facilities from OCSD to EOCWD.
C. Within five (5) business days following the Date of
Reorganization, OCSD shall submit the Quitclaim Deed for recordation in the
Official Records, Orange County California. Upon recordation, OCSD shall
transmit a conformed copy of the Quitclaim Deed to EOCWD.
d. Within five (5) business days following the Date of
Reorganization, OCSD shall transfer to EOCWD $15,000,000.00 (fifteen million
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dollars) via wire transfer of the Annual Sewer Service User Fee reserves
attributable to the Local Sewer Facilities ("First Disbursement").
e. On July 1, 2018, OCSD shall transfer to EOCWD
$10,000,000.00 (ten million dollars) via wire transfer of the Annual Sewer Service
User Fee reserves attributable to the Local Sewer Facilities ("Second
Disbursement").
f. If, after the Date of Reorganization and prior to July 1, 2018,
EOCWD identifies the need for a major repair or replacement of the Local Sewer
Facilities, OCSD shall release to EOCWD a mutually agreed upon portion of the
Second Disbursement, as necessary to complete the required work in a timely
manner. Any such release will result in a proportionate reduction of reserves
transferred with the Second Disbursement.
g. If, prior to the Date of Reorganization, OCSD identifies the
need for a major repair or replacement of the Local Sewer Facilities, and after
notifying EOCWD of the identified need, OCSD conducts such major repair or
replacement, the amount of reserves transferred with the First Disbursement,
and if necessary, the Second Disbursement shall be reduced by the amount of
costs incurred by OCSD in connection with the required work.
h. After closing its books for the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year, and by
no later than November 1, 2018, OCSD shall transfer to EOCWD the remainder
of the Annual Sewer Service User Fee reserves, if any, attributable to the Local
Sewer Facilities.
i. OCSD shall pay to EOCWD annual interest at the OCSD
average rate of return on the amount of Annual Sewer Service User Fee
reserves attributable to the Loral Sewer Facilities retained by OCSD between the
date of the First Disbursement and the Second Disbursement. OCSD shall make
the annual interest payments after it has closed its books for each respective
fiscal year, but by no later than November 1.
j. Upon the Date of Reorganization, OCSD shall transfer
ownership of the following vehicles to EOCWD: (a) a 2000 Sterling Vector
(OCSD vehicle 470, California license number 1067492, vehicle identification
number (VIN) 2FZ6BJBB81AH61833), and (b) a 1995 FE42 Volvo Hydroflusher
truck (OCSD vehicle 396, California license number 356619, vehicle identification
number (VIN) 4V52AFHDOSR474402). These vehicles shall be provided to
EOCWD "as is" and with no warranties or representations whatsoever as to the
condition of the vehicle, or the suitability of the vehicle for any purpose. EOCWD
hereby acknowledges that it has/will be granted the opportunity to inspect the
vehicles and their maintenance records and has/will do so prior to the Date of
Reorganization.
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k. On or prior to the Date of Reorganization, OCSD shall allow
EOCWD to review, reference and utilize OCSD established specifications for
line-cleaning, CCTV, rehabilitation, repairs and replacement, and similar
services, as mutually agreed by the Parties.
5. Environmental Review. EOCWD shall act as lead agency for
purposes of the Proposal, and shall be solely responsible for the preparation of
all environmental documentation required pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA").
6. Tenn. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and
continue in full force and effect through December 1, 2014. The Parties may
mutually agree in writing to extend the tens of this Agreement. The Agreement
shall automatically terminate if LAFCO disapproves the Proposal.
7. Notices. All notices or other communications required or permitted
hereunder shall be in writing and shall be personally delivered, sent by registered
or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or delivered or sent
by electronic transmission, and shall be deemed received upon the earlier of: (i)
the date of delivery to the address of the person to receive such notice if
delivered personally or by messenger or overnight courier; (ii) three (3) business
days after the date of posting by the United States Post Office if by mail; or (iii)
when sent if given by electronic transmission. Any notice, request, demand,
direction, or other communication sent by electronic transmission must be
confirmed within forty-eight (48) hours by letter mailed or delivered. Notices or
other communications shall be addressed as follows:
To OCSD: Orange County Sanitation District
10844 Ellis Avenue
Post Office Box 8127
Fountain Valley, CA 92708-7018
Attn: General Manager
To EOCWD: East Orange County Water District
185 North McPherson Road
Orange, CA 92869-3720
Attn: General Manager
Either Party may from time to time, by written notice to the other, designate a
different address and/or person which shall be substituted for the one above
specified, and/or specify additional parties to be notified.
8. Jurisdiction. In the event of a dispute regarding performance or
interpretation of this Agreement, the venue for any action to enforce or interpret
this Agreement shall lie in the Superior Court of Califomia for Orange County.
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9. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of
the State of California.
10. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire
understanding and agreement between the Parties and supersedes all previous
negotiations between the Parties pertaining to the subject matter thereof.
11. Waiver. A waiver of a breach of the covenants, conditions or
obligations under this Agreement by either Party shall not be construed as a
waiver of any succeeding breach of the same or other covenants, conditions or
obligations of this Agreement.
12. Modification. Alteration, change or modification of this Agreement
shall be in the form of a written amendment, which shall be signed by each Party.
13. Severabil tv. Whenever possible, each provision of this Agreement
shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under
applicable law, but if any provision of this Agreement shall be invalid under the
applicable law, such provision shall be ineffective only to the extent of such
prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of that provision, or the
remaining provisions of this Agreement.
14. No Obligation to Third Parties. Execution and delivery of this
Agreement shall not be deemed to confer any rights upon others, directly,
indirectly or by way of subrogation, and shall not obligate either of the Parties
hereto to any person or entity other than each other and their respective
affiliates.
15. Successors. This Agreement and the provisions contained herein
shall be binding upon and inure to the benefd of OCSD, EOCWD, and their
respective heirs, executors, administrators, personal representatives, successors
and assigns.
16. Indemnification.
a. EOCWD shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless OCSD,
its officers, directors, employees and agents from and against any and all claims,
actions, damages, liabilities and expenses (including attorney's fees and
reasonable expenses for litigation or settlement) for any loss or damage,
including death, bodily injury or damage to or loss of use of property, caused by
negligent acts or omissions or willful misconduct by the EOCWD, its officers,
directors, employees and agents in connection with or arising out of the
performance of this Agreement.
b. OCSD shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless EOCWD,
its officers, directors, employees and agents from and against any and all claims,
actions, damages, liabilities and expenses (including attorneys fees and
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reasonable expenses for litigation or settlement) for any loss or damage,
including death, bodily injury or damage to or loss of use of property, caused by
negligent acts or omissions or willful misconduct by OCSD, its officers, directors,
employees and agents in connection with or arising out of the performance of this
Agreement.
C. The Parties acknowledge that LAFCO policy requires
applicants to defend, indemnify, hold harmless, and release LAFCO, its agents,
officers, attorneys, and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding brought
against any of them, the purpose of which is to attack, set aside, void, or annul
the approval of the application or the environmental document that accompanies
it. The parties further acknowledge that this indemnification obligation will
include, but not be limited to, damages, costs, expenses, attorney fees, or expert
witness fees that may be asserted by any person or entity, including the
applicant, arising out of or in connection with the approval of the application. As
the applicant, EOCWD will be required to execute such an indemnification
agreement with LAFCO, and, as a result, EOCWD may incur substantial costs
paying for LAFCO's defense and indemnifying any liability. Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary in the foregoing, If LAFCO does not approve the
EOCWD Proposal, OCSD agrees to pay one-half of EOCWD's actual costs,
associated with indemnifying LAFCO pursuant to the indemnification agreement
it will be obligated to sign, as those costs are incurred; however, OCSD's
payment hereunder shall not exceed $100,000.00 (one hundred thousand
dollars) in total. Furthermore, if LAFCO approves the EOCWD Proposal, OCSD
shall have no obligation to pay any of EOCWD's actual costs associated with
indemnifying LAFCO. EOCWD shall promptly advise OCSD if the
indemnification agreement it is obligated to sign as the applicant is materially
different than described in this paragraph, and it shall notify OCSD if LAFCO
notes EOCWD of a legal challenge covered by the indemnification agreement.
17. OCSD Board of Directors. The Parties acknowledge that nothing
contained herein shall entitle EOCWD to a seat on the OCSD Board of Directors,
and that any such change would require an amendment to Health and Safety
Code section 4730.65, which governs the composition of the OCSD Board of
Directors.
18. No Warranty of Title or Condition. OCSD makes not warranty or
representation of any kind regarding its title to the Local Sewer Facilities, the
condition of the Local Sewer Facilities, or the suitability of the Local Sewer
Facilities for any purpose. EOCWD has been granted an opportunity to fully
inspect the Local Sewer Facilities and has done so as of the Effective Date.
EOCWD accepts the Local Sewer Facilities "as is".
19. Authorization. Each of the undersigned represents and warrants
that he or she is duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement and that
such execution is binding upon the entity for which he or she is executing this
document.
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[SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGEI
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this
Agreement on the dates set forth below.
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION
DISTRICT_
By Date 2
Troy Edgar,
Chairman of the card
ATTEST: �p Q
M da Ayala LO
C rk of the Board
APPROV AS TO FOR
-7BradtHogin
General Counsel
EAST ORANGE\ COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
By Date 4 � t
William VanderWerff
President of the Board of ors
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SPeC r�j cost ys�--1
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MENT TO
LOCAL SEWER FACILITIES
TRANSFER AGREEMENT
THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO LOCAL SEWER FACILI E5 TRANSFER
AGREEMENT ("Agreement') is made this c?e day of 2015
("Effective Date") by and between the ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION
DISTRICT ("OCSD"), a duly organized County Sanitation District existing
pursuant to California Health and Safety Code section 47000 et seq., and the
EAST ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT ("EOCWD"), a duly organized
County Water District existing pursuant to California Water Code section 30000
et seq. OCSD and EOCWD are sometimes hereinafter individually referred to as
"Party" and hereinafter collectively referred to as "Parties".
RECITALS
WHEREAS, OCSD and EOCWD are Parties to that certain "Loral Sewer
Facilities Transfer Agreement," dated February 27, 2014 ("the Agreement"), in
which the Parties set forth their intent to cooperate in the transfer of ownership in
and the assumption of responsibility for certain local sewer facilities from OCSD
to EOCWD; and
WHEREAS, the transfer process requires the approval of the Orange
County Local Agency Formation Commission ("LAFCO"), and, although that
process commenced in a timely manner, the LAFCO process has taken longer
than the Parties anticipated; and
WHEREAS, the Parties therefore desire to amend the Agreement to
extend the timelines and termination date to reflect the current status of the
LAFCO process; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement provides for two disbursements of Annual
Sewer Service User Fee reserves from OCSD to EOCWD, totaling $25 million;
and
WHEREAS, the Parties desire to amend the Agreement to provide for a
single disbursement of the $25 million Annual Service User Fee reserves from
OCSD to EOCWD; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement does not address the diversion of wastewater
from Service Area 7; and
WHEREAS, the Parties desire to amend the Agreement to prohibit the
diversion of wastewater by EOCWD from Service Area 7.
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AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises set forth
herein, the Parties agree as follows:
1. Extension of Timelines. In order to reflect the changed
circumstances with regard to the timeline for completion of the transfer,
"December 1, 2014" in subsections 2.a. and 3.d. shall be amended to read
"December 31, 2015"; and "July 1, 2015" and "2014-2015 Fiscal Year" in
subsection 31i. shall be amended to read, respectively, "July 1, 2016" and
"2015-2016 Fiscal Year."
2. Amendment to Section 4.
i. Subsection 4.d. shall be amended to read as follows:
d. Within five (5) business days following the Date of
Reorganization, OCSD shall transfer to EOCWD $25,000,000.00
(twenty-five million dollars) via wire transfer of the Annual Sewer
Service User Fee reserves attributable to the Local Sewer Facilities
("Disbursement").
ii. Subsections 4.e., 4.f., 4.g., 4.h. and 4.i. shall be deleted in
entirety.
iii. New subsection 4.e. shall be added to read as follows:
e. If, prior to the Date of Reorganization, OCSD
identifies the need for a major repair or replacement of the Local
Sewer Facilities, and after notifying EOCWD of the identified need,
OCSD conducts such major repair or replacement, the amount of
reserves transferred with the Disbursement shall be reduced by the
amount of costs incurred by OCSD in connection with the required
work.
iv. New subsection 41. shall be added to read as follows:
f. Within six (6) months following the date of
Disbursement, OCSD shall reconcile its records and transfer to
EOCWD the remainder of the Annual Sewer Service User Fee
reserves in its possession, if any, attributable to the Local Sewer
Facilities.
V. Subsections 4.j. and 4.k. shall be renumbered as 4.g. and 4.h.
respectively.
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3. Amendment to Section 6. Section 6 shall be amended to read as
follows:
6. Term. This Agreement shall commence on the
Effective Date and continue in full force and effect through
December 31, 2015. The Parties may mutually agree in writing to
extend the term of this Agreement. The Agreement shall
automatically terminate if LAFCO disapproves the Proposal.
4. New Section 20. New Section 20 shall be added to read as follows:
20. Prohibition on Diversion of Wastewater. OCSD has
planned and constructed regional conveyance and treatment
facilities to serve Service Area 7. OCSD is contractually obligated
to provide treated wastewater effluent from its entire service area,
inclusive of Service Area 7, to Orange County Water District.
EOCWD agrees that all parcels in Service Area 7 shall continue to
be customers of OCSD, and that all wastewater flows from these
parcels will continue to flow to OCSD for treatment. EOCWD shall
not divert wastewater away from OCSD for any purpose, including
but not limited to scalping wastewater for reuse.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this
Agreement on the dates set forth below.
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION
DISTRICT
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By / //,�Lo Date
J mes He D. Herberg
General Manager
ATT ST:
Kel A. Lore
CleW of the Board
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
rad Hogm
General Counsel
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EAST ORANGE COPNTY WATER DISTRICT
By Date
UO Ohlund
'15eneral Manager
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ohn Bakker
Special Counsel
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LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE N1e2n,Dale
T012/16/15r
AGENDA REPORT Item Item Number
2 21
Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF 2016 LEGISLATIVE PLAN
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Orange County Sanitation District 2016 Legislative Plan.
SUMMARY
The Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) has annually approved a Legislative Plan
which provides a list of key issues for OCSD's staff, management, Board of Directors and
legislative advocates to follow during the legislative year. Additionally,the Legislative Plan
provides direction to the staff and management on how to coordinate advocacy efforts
with wastewater associations and state and federal legislative bodies.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
2006-2015, annually approve the OCSD Legislative Plan
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Legislative Team Contacts:
Name Organization Email Phone
Rebecca Long OCSD I riong@ocsd.com 1 714-593-7444
Jennifer Cabral JOCSD 1 j2abral ocsd.com 1 714-593-7581
CEQA
N/A
BUDGET/PURCHASING ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE
N/A
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ATTACHMENTS
The following aftachments(s) are attached in hard copy and may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website
(wwwocsd.com) with the complete agenda package and attachments:
• OCSD 2016 Legislative Plan
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Legislative Affairs Team
OCSD Staff
Rebecca Long,Senior Public Affairs Specialist (714)593-7444 rlong@ocsd.com
Jennifer Cabral, Principal Public Affairs (714)593-7581 jcabral@ocsd.com
Specialist
Robert Ghirelli (714)593-7400 rghirelli@ocsd.com
Assistant General Manager
Jim Herberg (714)593-7110 jherberg@ocsd.com
General Manager
Federal Lobbying Team
Eric Sapirstein (202)466-3755 esap@ensresources.com
ENS Resources
Sacramento Lobbying Team
Cori Williams (949) 399-9050 cwilliams@TownsendPA.com
Townsend Public Affairs
Eric O'Donnell (949)399-9050 eodonnell@TownsendPA.com
Townsend Public Affairs
Casey Elliott (916)447-4086 celliott@TownsendPA.com
Townsend Public Affairs
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Introduction
The Orange County Sanitation District(OCSD) recognizes the need for an active state and federal
legislative advocacy program to ensure that the interests of the ratepayers and the Board of Directors
are protected.Towards that end,the legislative team actively engages, pursues and monitors activities
in Sacramento and Washington, D.C.and takes appropriate action in support or opposition of legislative
initiatives.
Each year,the Board of Directors adopts a legislative plan,which is a summary of OCSD's goals, key
issues and policy positions.The following legislative policies have been developed by OCSD staff and
legislative advocates in consideration of OCSD's member agencies and policy needs.These Board-
approved policies serve as OCSD's official positions of support or opposition on issues of importance to
the agency.The legislative plan is a dynamic document,adopted annually and changing to meet the
needs of the Board as well as the federal and state policymaking agendas.
The legislative team, in conjunction with the Board, may take appropriate action consistent with the
legislative plan, including, but not limited to, drafting letters, lobbying legislators and staff and crafting
bills.
Procedure for Taking Positions on Bills
1. Staff will track bills of greatest interest to OCSD, particularly those that fall within the goals and
objectives identified by the Board of Directors.Staff will monitor bills being watched by similar
agencies in Orange County(Irvine Ranch Water District,South Orange County Water Authority,
Orange County Water District, Municipal Water District of Orange County, etc.) as well as state,
federal and national associations such as California Association of Sanitation Agencies(CASA),
the California Special Districts Association (CSDA)and the Association of California Water
Agencies(ACWA) and National Association of California Water Agencies(NACWA),the
Association of California Cities Orange County(ACC-OC),and the League of California Cities
(LOCO).
2. For those bills that are being tracked,where there is clear policy direction stated in the Board-
adopted legislative plan or adopted goals,staff can send letters and give direction to the
lobbyists to advocate that position.
3. Where a particular issue is not urgent,all legislative letters will be hand-signed by the Board
Chair or Vice-Chair. If a matter is urgent,staff may use the electronic signature,so long as a clear
policy direction exists.
4. When a bill does not fall within the scope of the legislative plan or is a politically controversial
issue,staff will seek direction from the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee.
5. If a bill does not fall within the scope of the legislative plan,but the California Association of
Sanitary Agencies(CASA),the California Special Districts Association (CSDA)or the National
Association of Clean Water Agencies(NACWA) has an adopted position,staff may follow this
position but must inform the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee of such action at the next
regularly scheduled meeting.
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Federal Priorities
• Support legislation that provides below market bonding rate assistance to construct treatment
facilities such as infrastructure banks.
• Support at least$1.5 billion in annual federal appropriations to State Revolving Fund (SRF).
• Support legislation to revise the SRF allocation formula to allow for appropriate and fair share of
funding to California.
• Remove restrictions on the use of tax-exempt financing in conjunction with alternative financing
tools included in the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA).
• Work with appropriate regional stakeholders to respond to flood protections and ecosystem
needs and Water Resources Reform and Development Act(WRRDA) reauthorization.
• Support efforts to remove State Volume Caps on water and wastewater private activity bonds to
allow for innovative financing options such as public private partnerships.
• Oppose restrictions on tax-exempt financing for public infrastructure.
• Seek federal funding for projects, including infrastructure funding,water recycling,ecosystem
restoration and alternative energy projects.
• Support development of CASA and NACWA's legislative priorities.
• Work with Congress and the United States Environmental Protection Agency to develop cost
effective mandates to reduce compliance costs and to streamline the Clean Water Act
permitting processes.
Federal Tactics
Initiative Action
1. Identify and advise on . Monitor federal agency competitive grants announcements
federal funding for funding of alternative energy, bioenergy,water
opportunities for OCSD recycling, beach protection and habitat conservation
infrastructure projects projects
. Schedule meetings with Federal agency officials
stakeholders and senior officials in D.C.and district offices
to build support for OCSD priority projects
2. Seek funding assistance to . Meet with U.S. Department of Energy staff to discuss
advance recovery of energy funding opportunities and options
and other resources from . Work with other agencies to advance technologies
biosolids
3. Seek funding for water . Identify and pursue water infrastructure financing needs
infrastructure enhancement . Work with Congress and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation on
proposals to provide enhanced alternative water
infrastructure financing
4. Support continued public . Work with NACWA and CASA in support of continued use of
financing tax-exempt financing and feasible innovative financing
approaches such as infrastructure banks to supplement
traditional funding approaches
. Submit testimony on tax-exempt financing
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S. Support drought relief • Work with delegation to ensure incorporation of new
legislation that supports water programs for water recycling assistance
recycling assistance • Work with NACWA,CASA,ACWA to advance priority
6. Work with federal agencies • Work with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office
on permitting issues of Water and Office of Air on emerging issues of concern
• Work with U.S. Department of Energy on alternative
energy permitting issues
• Work with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on environmental
site assessment issues
• Increase NPDES permits from 5-years to at least 10-years
• Update Clean Water Act conflict language to allow qualified
candidates to serve on California Water Boards
State Priorities
• Secure state funding including Proposition 1,for the final expansion of the Groundwater
Replenishment System and ongoing capital projects.
• Secure funding through grants and legislation for the planning and feasibility studies,as well
as capital infrastructure improvements, at the Fountain Valley,Plant No. 1 and Huntington
Beach, Plant No. 2.
• Work with the current administration, legislators and their staff,key stakeholders,and
statewide associations to advocate for OCSD's desired goals.Amend,support and/or oppose
legislation that may impact OCSD and its operations.
• Continue to monitor the state budget and actively protect local property taxes.
• Monitor pension reform legislation for clean-up bills.
• Support efforts to competitively seek funding for projects that meet the state's goals of
expanded water supply and energy reduction.
• Oppose additional and redundant regulatory requirements that do not create a statewide
management program for biosolids.
• Oppose legislation or any regulations that would mandate volumetric pricing of wastewater.
• Where appropriate, pursue state funding for critical aging infrastructure,through funding
sources made available through any agency including but not limited to the State Water
Resources Control Board and the Department of Water Resources.
• Continue to foster partnerships with other agencies in order to develop projects that are regional
in nature.
• Support the State Water Resources Control Board considering local conditions, existing water
reuse investments and indirect potable reuse projects as they discuss the extension of the
emergency drought regulations,which expire in February 2016.
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State Tactics
Initiative Action
1. Develop a proactive . As legislation is introduced between January and February,
legislative advocacy agenda and as bills are amended, identify legislation that has
potential impact to OCSD
. Recommend positions on identified legislation in alignment
with OCSD's legislative agenda
. Create and continually update a legislative matrix to track
identified pieces of priority legislation
. Schedule advocacy days in Sacramento with legislators and
committee staff
. Continue an active letter writing campaign in support or
opposition of priority legislation
. Schedule meetings with legislators,stakeholders and senior
officials in Sacramento and district offices to build support for
OCSD priority projects
. Participate in CASA legislative committees
2. Compile a comprehensive . Meet with EMT to discuss future capital projects and
list of Capital Improvement priorities
projects . Match capital improvements with funding opportunities
based on project eligibility
3. Monitor and advise on . Identify opportunities included in the water bond related to:
funding opportunities Water recycling-$725 million
available through Prop 1 Integrated Regional Water Management section-$69 million
. Proactively engage on the drafting of grant funding
guidelines, and provide input to drafting agency or
committee to ensure eligibility of OCSD projects and priorities
are met
. Proactively engage on proposed legislation that would have
an impact on the implementation of funding guidelines and
OCSD priorities
. Identify funding opportunities and provide recommendations
for eligible projects
. Create a schedule on planning and execution of efforts to
seek funds, including outreach and advocacy strategy
4. Monitor and advise on . Monitor future solicitations and track guideline changes to
funding available through the Water-Energy grant: a$20 million opportunity
Cap and Trade . Identify eligible and competitive projects and programs
. Create a schedule on planning and execution of efforts to
seek funds, including outreach and advocacy strategy
S. Monitor and advise on . Track energy related grant opportunities
energy or other resource . Identify potential projects for funding, including, but not
recovery related funding limited to: alternative energy, biosolids to energy conversion,
opportunities organic waste(food waste and fats,oils,and grease) to
energy conversion,and greenhouse gas reduction projects
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. Ensure wastewater interests are protected as significant
decisions are made related to renewable energy production
financing, mandates, and new climate change goals and
programs
. Schedule meetings with local delegation as well as key
members to discuss project benefits and funding opportunity
6. Schedule and attend . Educate current administration, key staff,and agencies on
advocacy and outreach priority projects and advocate for funding allocations that
meetings to provide OCSD align with OCSD priorities
project updates . Schedule stakeholder meetings to build support for projects
. Hold advocacy meetings in coordination with funding
opportunities and project timelines
. Work with relevant budget committees, budget sub-
committees, policy committees and their staff to advocate for
funding allocations that align with OCSD priorities
. Provide full briefings and updates to Orange County
legislative delegation and relevant members on OCSD priority
projects
7. Regulatory relief to allow for . Outreach with Department of Toxic Substances, State Water
water recycling and Resources Control Board,the governor's office, legislative
expansion of GWRS for all leadership and other appropriate stakeholders
water flowing into Plant
No. 2
g. Development and advocacy . Create and update a legislative matrix to track identified
for design-build legislation pieces of legislation focused on design build legislation
targeted at OCSD projects . Schedule briefings and updates with Orange County
legislative delegation to discuss upcoming design build
legislation
9. Development and . Work in conjunction with CASA to outreach,educate and
implementation of a develop an advocacy strategy for regulatory framework that
statewide biosolids land will support statewide objectives to manage biosolids land
application management application
policy
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The Regulatory Outlook section has been added to the Legislative Plan as many of the proposed
legislative actions have a regulatory component. By adding this section,the regulatory and legislative
teams will be able to better coordinate efforts and bring awareness to proposed legislation and possible
regulatory impacts.
Regulatory Outlook
Regulation Regulation Name Regulatory Impact to OCSD
Number(If Agency
Applicable)
Proposed Vacuum Truck Operations South Coast May impose volatile organic
AQMD Rule AQMD compounds(VOC) control and
1188 stringent best management
practices on OCSD vactor trucks
for collection system cleaning.
40 CFR 441 Effluent Limitations Guidelines U.S. EPA Would require permitting and
and auditing of dental facilities(500-
Standards for the Dental 2000 new permits or
Category certifications).
File No. 132 Federal Trade Commission vs. FTC Removes"flushable" labeling
3272 Nice-Pak Agreement Containing from non-flushable wipes;will
Consent Order have a slight positive affect for
OCSD Operations and
Finalized Consent Order Maintenance.
State Water Resources Control State Water • Requires multiple groundwater
Board-Compost General Order Resources monitoring requirements for
Control Board composting operations.
• May indirectly impact OCSD
regarding cost to manage
biosolids from compost
vendors.
CalRecycle—Compostable CalRecycle Regulation would benefit OCSD.
Materials,Transfer/Processing It exempts POTWs from
Proposed Regulations(Co- CalRecycling's permitting
Digestion) regulations that process organic
waste for co-digestion for
methane recovery.
Construction General Permit California State High Impact: Affects how we
(CGP) Water Resources design and implement
Stormwater Permit Renewal Control Board construction projects at OCSD.
June 2016
Ocean Water Quality Criteria California State High Impact: Determining new
Water Resources standards for NPDES water
Control Board quality monitoring.
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Legislative Policies
1. Air Quality:OCSD is committed to complying with federal,state, and local air quality laws and
rules.OCSD is further committed to adhering to OCSD's odor policy to assure that OCSD is a
good neighbor to the surrounding communities.
a. Support air quality legislation that emphasizes the use of advanced technologies and
applicable market incentives, and incentives for the use of alternative fuels and the
development of the infrastructure for alternative fuel vehicles.
b. Support measures that maintain and enhance local decision-making authority,where
appropriate, in the development and implementation of air quality attainment
strategies.
c. Support legislation to ensure greater consistency between the California and Federal
Clean Air Acts; including the need to demonstrate cost-effective public health or
environmental benefit if California elects to exceed federal standards.
d. Support strategies that clearly demonstrate and provide for the most cost-effective
means for meeting air quality goals.
e. Support, in concept, legislation that would utilize incentives and pricing strategies as a
preferred alternative to traditional command and control regulations for meeting
emission reduction objectives for all sources.
f. Oppose actions that preclude implementation of the Air Quality Management Plan
(AQMP)to the extent that such actions could subject the basin to sanction or
conformity penalties.
2. Biosolids:OCSD strives to beneficially use biosolids through multiple management options
performed at reasonable costs that are protective of public health and the environment and
offer cost-effective alternatives to land application.
a. Support legislation or policies that support the beneficial use of biosolids on agricultural
lands, mine reclamation,fire ravaged lands,superfund sites,brownfields,overgrazed
lands,and wetland restoration.
b. Support policies that encourage biosolids product use by horticulture,commercial,and
residential markets.
c. Oppose legislation that imposes new mandates or bans the use of biosolids for land
application in any region,county,or state.
d. Support alternative energy policy or legislation that encourages use of biosolids as a
renewable energy resource.
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3. Grant Funding:OCSD is committed to advancing the state of knowledge in the treatment and
management of wastewater through the application of innovative and alternative technologies.
To this end,OCSD supports grants assistance to offset its research and special projects.
a. Support appropriations legislation, bonds, programs,and projects that provide funding
for infrastructure construction and rehabilitation,special studies and research or
projects relating to security,environmental education,water quality,wastewater
processing,urban runoff,and water recycling.
b. Support projects that provide for public benefit over projects that are primarily intended
for private benefit or gain.
c. Oppose proposals placing further requirements on grant recipients that return low value
for high administrative costs.
4. Labor Relations:OCSD is committed to the exercise of and provision of orderly procedures for
the administration of employer-employee relations, including, but not limited to,meeting and
conferring in good faith with recognized employee organizations regarding the wages, hours of
work,and other terms and conditions of employment. As Congress considers reforming the
federal tax code, many of the provisions subject to reform may impact labor relations.
a. Support measures to reform current workers compensation formulas to rely on higher
thresholds for compensation or a proportionate exposure formula.
b. Support health insurance reform that does not create additional financial burdens on
special districts.
c. Support measures to ease applicability of the Fair Labor Standards Act(FLSA)on public
agencies.
d. Oppose any measure imposing compulsory and binding arbitration with respect to
public employees.
e. Oppose any measure that imposes upon local government mandated employee benefits
that are more properly decided at the local bargaining table.
f. Oppose efforts reducing local control over public employee disputes and imposing
regulations on an outside agency.
g. Oppose any measure granting public employees the right to strike.
It. Oppose a new mandatory Social Security tax for public employers and public employees.
5. Planning:OCSD ensures the long-range planning of capital improvement programs in order to
deliver the highest quality facilities.
a. Support reform of existing state, regional,and local planning processes only if directly
linked to reforms in the current revenue and tax structure of state and local
governments.
b. Support measures that provide new revenues for growth management and the public
facilities necessary to support expected growth.
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c. Support proposals encouraging regional,sub-regional or countywide cooperation in
planning urban development strategies,especially those that provide funding for
effective implementation of agreed upon goals.
d. Oppose legislation consolidating special districts that fail to address the concerns of
cities affected by the proposed consolidation.
e. Oppose measures that prevent or restrict the ability of cities or special districts to
participate in the Southern California Association of Governments'(SCAG)sub-regional
process.
6. Public Health: Protection of public health is OCSD's core mission. OCSD will work cooperatively
with county and state health officers to assure local health protection.
a. Support hazard mitigation,emergency response, planning and recovery through direct
legislation, policy directives and funding toward floodplain security within the Santa Ana
River watershed.
b. Support(generally) measures that provide for improved public health through
regulation.
c. Support the protection of public health through the construction and implementation of
advanced wastewater treatment technology.
7. Public Works:OCSD is committed to the achievement of effective and efficient projects that
provide wastewater treatment services that benefit its ratepayers.
a. Support measures that provide funding and support to publicly owned treatment works
and sewerage collection systems.
b. Support legislation that allows public agencies to procure goods and services in manners
similar to private industry,thereby reducing overall costs of delivery.
c. Support legislation that improves the Utility Underground Service Alert Program in order
to improve coordination, identification,minimize damage, minimize environmental risks
and minimize cost exposure to publicly owned facilities when contractors are
performing sub-surface work.
d. Support a comprehensive response to the state's electricity and natural gas shortages
that provide a stable energy supply, respects the ability of municipalities to provide
power, recognizes that infrastructure(i.e.emergency and standby generators)exists
that could be employed temporarily during periods with minimal air quality impact and
protects ratepayers(including cities and special districts) against dramatic rate increases
and statewide power outages.
e. Support legislation that allows OCSD to utilize the Best Value Design/Build option for the
construction of public works projects.
f. Oppose Buy American mandates legislation that would increase project costs or prevent
the use of the most innovative technologies.
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8. Revenue and Taxation:Track pending legislation to ensure OCSD remains in compliance with
the government code as it pertains to wastewater system user fees and property tax revenues
and the investment of public funds.
a. Support measures leading to a greater financial independence from the state and would
result in greater stability and predictability in local government budgeting.
b. Oppose measures that impose mandated costs for which there is no guarantee of local
reimbursement or offsetting benefits.
c. Oppose legislation that shifts tax revenues away from local governments without the
adequate provision of a constitutionally guaranteed backfill to offset the lost revenues
of those local governments.
d. Oppose measures that allow state retention of existing local revenue sources, including
the special district share of property tax,sales tax,vehicle license fees and rate payer
fees.
e. Oppose the use of revenues traditionally used to fund the delivery of municipal services
to fund programs for which the state is responsible,particularly the courts, health,and
welfare programs.
9. Special Districts:OCSD supports the maintenance of special districts to provide specific services,
in response to citizen's demands, in a cost effective manner.
a. Support outreach to local, regional,and state elected officials to foster a greater
understanding regarding the critical relationship between adequate reserves and the
successful short-and-long-term operation of water and wastewater agencies.
b. Support the work of the Association of California Water Agencies(ACWA), California
Association of Sanitation Agencies(CASA),and California Special Districts Association
(CSDA) in any future discussions or negotiations pertaining to the legislative and budget
issues relative to preserving control of members'reserves.
c. Oppose further state regulations that adversely impact special district financing and
operations.
d. Oppose measures that create or grant powers to sub-regional or regional bodies that
would result in an infringement on clearly local concerns.
e. Oppose any administrative or legislative efforts to access or transfer any reserve funds
held by water and wastewater districts.
f. Oppose the imposition of unfunded, mandated programs on local governments.
g. Oppose efforts that diminish OCSD's ability to govern efficiently and effectively,
including expanding the size of the Board of Directors.
10. Water Quality and Supply:OCSD is committed to participating collaboratively in the protection
of regional water resources for the benefit of the people we serve.
a. Support federal contribution for the removal of rip rap from the Santa Ana River.
b. Support(generally)measures to increase water supply and improve water quality in the
region, including drought relief legislation.
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c. Support measures that would increase funding for water reuse technologies, including
support for the Groundwater Replenishment System project by the Orange County
Water District and OCSD to create new water supplies through recycling.
d. Support U.S.Army Corps of Engineers projects for Orange County regarding watershed
and water quality protection and sand replenishment.
e. Support measures that promote and provide for the use of reclaimed water.
f. Support"watershed-based" solutions,including cost-shared studies with the US Army
Corps of Engineers of water quality improvements that reflect state-of-the-art science.
g. Support policy development,funding, and research for addressing urban runoff and
beach closures, including funding for studies that identify the sources of bacterial,viral
and other contaminants and human pathogens.
h. Support measures to evaluate water quality standards,as needed,to ensure the
objectives are appropriately protecting the designated use.
i. Support legislation that would direct USEPA levied fines to remain in the region.
j. Support legislation that clarifies the use of Clean Water Act citizen suits that are
frivolous and/or abusive of congressional intent.
k. Support measures addressing non-point source pollution in order to protect our ocean
water quality and provide funding to mitigate its effects, including integrated permitting
approaches that can reduce costs and achieve water quality improvements while
allowing permits to be tailored to the needs of Orange County and its watershed.
I. Support national aspirational goal through legislation that promotes improved water
use efficiency in construction of water efficient buildings and communities.
m. Support legislation that promotes improved water use efficiency through state and
federal assistance in evaluating and implementing new programs and technologies and
increasing public awareness of water use efficiency.
n. Support legislation that provides for the development of the watershed approach,
including watershed management plans and watershed-based permitting.
o. Support legislation that necessitates the responsible use of water in residential,
commercial,and industrial areas.
p. Oppose proposed environmental constraints on government agencies that would result
in economic damage to the region while providing only minimal protections.
q. Oppose the imposition of statewide/nationwide fees for environmental cleanup that is
privately caused or regional in nature(e.g.,when the nexus between those responsible
for environmental abuse and those required to pay for cleanup or mitigation is absent).
r. Support measures to provide federal assistance to support urban runoff studies and
urban runoff reduction.
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January 2016
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Neetlng Date I To it/ ".
— 12/16/15
AGENDA REPORT em Number Item Number
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Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Rob Thompson, Director of Engineering
SUBJECT: GISLER-REDHILL SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, REACH B,
CONTRACT NO. 7-37
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
A. Receive and file Addendum to the 1999 OCSD Strategic Plan Program
Environmental Impact Report for additional project analysis for the Gisler-Redhill
System Improvements, Reach B, Contract No. 7-37;
B. Receive and file bid tabulation and recommendation;
C. Award a Construction Contract to Kiewit Infrastructure West Company for Gisler-
Redhill System Improvements, Reach B, Contract No. 7-37, for a total amount
not to exceed $15,432,000; and
D. Approve a contingency of$1,543,200 (10%).
SUMMARY
The Orange County Sanitation District's (Sanitation District) 1999 Strategic Plan
identified a portion of the Gisler-Redhill System Improvements, Reach B, Contract
No. 7-37, to have inadequate capacity as confirmed by flow monitoring.
This project will construct a parallel larger diameter sewer to replace capacity-deficient
segments of the Gisler-Redhill Trunk Sewer along Redhill Avenue. It will also
rehabilitate/repair segments of both the trunk and interceptor pipelines and manholes
between Mitchell Avenue in Tustin and McGaw Avenue in Irvine.
The Sanitation District advertised for bids on September 21, 2015. One bid was
received on November 17, 2015. The bid was evaluated in accordance with the
Sanitation District policies and procedures. The Kiewit Infrastructure West Company
bid was deemed responsive and responsible.
Staff recommends awarding a construction contract to the lowest responsive bidder,
Kiewit Infrastructure West Company, for Gisler-Redhill System Improvements, Reach B,
Contract No. 7-37.
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Summary information on the bid opening for Gisler-Redhill System Improvements,
Reach B, Contract No. 7-37, is as follows:
Project Budget $28,143,000
Construction Contract Budget $18,225,966
Engineer's Estimate $15,418,388
Bidder Amount of Bid
Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. $15,665,000
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
N/A
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A letter was received on November 24, 2015 from GRFCO, Inc. identifying itself as a bid
protest. Staff reviewed the letter and determined that the letter did not meet the
requirements of an award protest contained in the Invitation for Bid Documents.
Staff has determined that the Invitation for Bid was not unduly restrictive. Staff
expected adequate competition at the time of bid.
CEQA
The Sanitation District, as lead agency, prepared a Program Environmental Impact
Report (PEIR) entitled 1999 OCSD Strategic Plan. The Board certified the PEIR on
October 27, 1999. The Sanitation District filed a Notice of Determination on
October 29, 1999. The Sanitation District has determined that the project is within the
scope of the PEIR, and that an Addendum to the PEIR should be prepared. The
Addendum is attached here to as Exhibit"X.
BUDGET/PURCHASING ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE
This recommendation complies with authority levels of the Sanitation District's
Purchasing Ordinance. This item has been budgeted (FY2015-16 Update, Page A-7),
and the budget is sufficient for the recommended action.
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s) may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (wwwocsd.com) with the
complete agenda package and attachments:
• Addendum to the 1999 OCSD Strategic Plan PEIR (attached as separate document)
• Construction Contract
• Letter received from GRFCO, Inc. dated November 24, 2015
• Response letter to GRFCO, Inc. dated December 3, 2015
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PART A
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
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CONTRACT AGREEMENT
SECTION - 1 GENERAL CONDITIONS..................................................................1
SECTION -2 MATERIALS AND LABOR.................................................................4
SECTION -3 PROJECT..........................................................................................4
SECTION -4 PLANS AND SPECIFICATONS ........................................................5
SECTION -5 TIME OF COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION ..........................5
SECTION -6 TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE .............................................................5
SECTION -7 EXCUSABLE DELAYS......................................................................6
SECTION -8 EXTRA WORK...................................................................................6
SECTION -9 CHANGES IN PROJECT...................................................................7
SECTION - 10 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR DELAY.............................................7
SECTION - 11 CONTRACT PRICE AND METHOD OF PAYMENT.........................7
SECTION - 12 SUBSTITUTION OF SECURITIES IN LIEU OF RETENTION OF
FUNDS ..............................................................................................9
SECTION - 13 COMPLETION.................................................................................10
SECTION - 14 CONTRACTOR'S EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION.......................10
SECTION - 15 SURETY BONDS ............................................................................12
SECTION - 16 INSURANCE....................................................................................13
SECTION - 17 RISK AND INDEMNIFICATION.......................................................22
SECTION - 18 TERMINATION................................................................................22
SECTION - 19 WARRANTY....................................................................................23
SECTION -20 ASSIGNMENT.................................................................................24
SECTION -21 RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES ........................................................24
SECTION -22 SAFETY& HEALTH........................................................................24
SECTION -23 NOTICES.........................................................................................25
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ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
CONTRACT NO. 7-37
GISLER REDHILL SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, REACH B
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into, to be effective, this December 16, 2015, by and
between Kiewit Infrastructure West Co., hereinafter referred to as "CONTRACTOR" and the
Orange County Sanitation District, hereinafter referred to as "OCSD".
WITNESSETH
That for and in consideration of the promises and agreements hereinafter made and exchanged,
OCSD and CONTRACTOR agree as follows:
SECTION— 1 GENERAL CONDITIONS
CONTRACTOR certifies and agrees that all the terms, conditions and obligations of the
Contract Documents as hereinafter defined, the location of the job site, and the conditions under
which the Work is to be performed have been thoroughly reviewed, and enters into this Contract
based upon CONTRACTOR's investigation of all such matters and is in no way relying upon
any opinions or representations of OCSD. It is agreed that this Contract represents the entire
agreement. It is further agreed that the Contract Documents are each incorporated into this
Contract by reference, with the same force and effect as if the same were set forth at length
herein, and that CONTRACTOR and its Subcontractors, if any, will be and are bound by any
and all of said Contract Documents insofar as they relate in any part or in any way, directly or
indirectly, to the Work covered by this Contract.
A. Contract Documents Order of Precedence
"Contract Documents" refers to those documents identified in the definition of"Contract
Documents" in the General Conditions—Definitions.
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1. In the event of a conflict between one Contract Document and any of the other
Contract Documents, the provisions in the document highest in precedence shall be
controlling. The order of precedence of the Contract Documents is as follows:
a. Supplemental Agreements—the last in time being the first in precedence
b. Addenda issued prior to opening of Bids—the last in time being the first in
precedence
c. Contract Agreement
d. Permits and other regulatory requirements
e. Special Provisions
f. General Conditions (GC)
g. Notice Inviting Bids and Instruction to Bidders
h. Geotechnical Baseline Report(GBR), if attached as a Contract Document
I. Plans and Specifications—in these documents the order of precedence shall be:
i. Specifications (Divisions 01-17)
ii. Plans
H. General Requirements (GR)
iv. Standard Drawings and Typical Details
j. CONTRACTOR'S Bid
2. In the event of a conflict between terms within an individual Contract Document, the
conflict shall be resolved by applying the following principles as appears applicable:
a. Figured dimensions on the Contract Documents shall govern. Dimensions not
specified shall be as directed by the ENGINEER. Details not shown or
specified shall be the same as similar parts that are shown or specified, or as
directed. Full-size details shall take precedence over scale Drawings as to
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shape and details of construction. Specifications shall govern as to material
and workmanship.
b. The Contract Documents calling for the higher quality material or workmanship
shall prevail. Materials or Work described in words, which so applied, have a
well known technical or trade meaning shall be deemed to refer to such
recognized standards. In the event of any discrepancy between any Drawings
and the figures thereon, the figures shall be taken as correct.
C. Scale Drawings, full-size details, and Specifications are intended to be fully
complementary and to agree. Should any discrepancy between Contract
Documents come to the CONTRACTOR's attention, or should an error occur in
the efforts of others, which affect the Work, the CONTRACTOR shall notify the
ENGINEER, in writing, at once. In the event any doubts or questions arise with
respect to the true meaning of the Contract Documents, reference shall be
made to the ENGINEER whose written decision shall be final. If the
CONTRACTOR proceeds with the Work affected without written instructions
from the ENGINEER, the CONTRACTOR shall be fully responsible for any
resultant damage or defect.
d. Anything mentioned in the Specifications and not indicated in the Plans, or
indicated in the Plans and not mentioned in the Specifications, shall be of like
effect as if indicated and mentioned in both. In case of discrepancy in the
Plans or Specifications, the matter shall be immediately submitted to OCSD's
ENGINEER, without whose decision CONTRACTOR shall not adjust said
discrepancy save only at CONTRACTOR's own risk and expense. The
decision of the ENGINEER shall be final.
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In all matters relating to the acceptability of material, machinery or plant equipment;
classifications of material or Work; the proper execution, progress or sequence of the
Work; and quantities interpretation of the Contract Documents, the decision of the
ENGINEER shall be final and binding, and shall be a condition precedent to any payment
under the Contract, unless otherwise ordered by the Board of Directors.
B. Definitions
Capitalized terms used in this Contract are defined in the General Conditions, Definitions.
Additional terms may be defined in the Special Provisions.
SECTION—2 MATERIALS AND LABOR
CONTRACTOR shall furnish, under the conditions expressed in the Plans and Specifications, at
CONTRACTOR'S own expense, all labor and materials necessary, except such as are
mentioned in the Specifications to be furnished by OCSD, to construct and complete the
Project, in good workmanlike and substantial order. If CONTRACTOR fails to pay for labor or
materials when due, OCSD may settle such claims by making demand upon the Surety to this
Contract. In the event of the failure or refusal of the Surety to satisfy said claims, OCSD may
settle them directly and deduct the amount of payments from the Contract Price and any
amounts due to CONTRACTOR. In the event OCSD receives a stop payment notice from any
laborer or material supplier alleging non-payment by CONTRACTOR, OCSD shall be entitled to
deduct all of its costs and expenses incurred relating thereto, including but not limited to
administrative and legal fees.
SECTION-3 PROJECT
The Project is described as:
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SECTION -4 PLANS AND SPECIFICATONS
The Work to be done is shown in a set of Plans and Specifications entitled:
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Said Plans and Specifications and any revision, amendments and addenda thereto are attached
hereto and incorporated herein as part of this Contract and referred to by reference.
SECTION — 5 TIME OF COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION
CONTRACTOR agrees to commence the Project within 15 calendar days from the date set forth
in the "Notice to Proceed"sent by OCSD, unless otherwise specified therein and shall diligently
prosecute the Work to completion within 590 calendar days from the date of the "Notice to
Proceed" issued by OCSD, excluding delays caused or authorized by OCSD as set forth in
Sections 7, 8, and 9 hereof, and applicable provisions in the General Conditions. The time for
completion includes 14 calendar days determined by OCSD likely to be inclement weather when
CONTRACTOR will be unable to work.
In addition, CONTRACTOR shall accomplish such milestones within the periods of performance
set forth in Appendix A of the Special Provisions entitled "Work Completion Schedule."
SECTION—6 TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE
Time is of the essence of this Contract. As required by the Contract Documents,
CONTRACTOR shall prepare and obtain approval of all shop drawings, details and samples,
and do all other things necessary and incidental to the prosecution of CONTRACTOR's Work in
conformance with an approved construction progress schedule. CONTRACTOR shall
coordinate the Work covered by this Contract with that of all other contractors, subcontractors
and of OCSD, in a manner that will facilitate the efficient completion of the entire Work and
accomplish the required milestone(s), if any, by the applicable deadline(s) in accordance with
Section 5 herein. OCSD shall have the right to assert complete control of the premises on
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which the Work is to be performed and shall have the right to decide the time or order in which
the various portions of the Work shall be installed or the priority of the work of subcontractors,
and, in general, all matters representing the timely and orderly conduct of the Work of
CONTRACTOR on the premises.
SECTION—7 EXCUSABLE DELAYS
CONTRACTOR shall only be excused for any delay in the prosecution or completion of the
Project as specifically provided in General Conditions, "Extensions for Delay", and the General
Requirements, "By CONTRACTOR or Others— Unknown Utilities during Contract Work".
Extensions of time and extra compensation arising from such excusable delays will be
determined in accordance with the General Conditions, "Extension of Time for Delay"and
"Contract Price Adjustments and Payments", and extensions of time and extra compensation as
a result of incurring undisclosed utilities will be determined in accordance with General
Requirements, "By CONTRACTOR or Others— Unknown Utilities during Contract Work".
OCSD's decision will be conclusive on all parties to this Contract.
SECTION—8 EXTRA WORK
The Contract Price as set forth in Section 11, includes compensation for all Work performed by
CONTRACTOR, unless CONTRACTOR obtains a Change Order signed by a designated
representative of OCSD specifying the exact nature of the Extra Work and the amount of extra
compensation to be paid all as more particularly set forth in Section 9 hereof and the General
Conditions, "Request for Change (Changes at CONTRACTOR's Request)", "OWNER Initiated
Changes", and "Contract Price Adjustments and Payments".
In the event a Change Order is issued by OCSD pursuant to the Contract Documents, OCSD
shall extend the time fixed in Section 5 for completion of the Project by the number of days, if
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any, reasonably required for CONTRACTOR to perform the Extra Work, as determined by
OCSD's ENGINEER. The decision of the ENGINEER shall be final.
SECTION-9 CHANGES IN PROJECT
OCSD may at any time, without notice to any Surety, by Change Order, make any changes in
the Work within the general scope of the Contract Document, including but not limited to
changes:
1. In the Specifications (including Drawings and designs);
2. In the time, method or manner of performance of the Work;
3. In OCSD-furnished facilities, equipment, materials, services or site; or
4. Directing acceleration in the performance of the Work.
No change of period of performance or Contract Price, or any other change in the Contract
Documents, shall be binding until the Contract is modified by a fully executed Change Order.
All Change Orders shall be issued in accordance with the requirements set forth in the General
Conditions, "Request for Change (Changes at CONTRACTOR's Request)" and "OWNER
Initiated Changes".
SECTION— 10 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR DELAY
Liquidated Damages shall be payable in the amounts and upon the occurrence of such events
or failure to meet such requirements or deadlines as provided in the Special Provisions,
"Liquidated Damages and Incentives."
SECTION — 11 CONTRACT PRICE AND METHOD OF PAYMENT
A. OCSD agrees to pay and the CONTRACTOR agrees to accept as full consideration for the
faithful performance of this Contract, subject to any additions or deductions as provided in
approved Change Orders, the sum of Fifteen Million Four Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand
Dollars ($15,432,000)as itemized on the Attached Exhibit"A".
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Upon satisfaction of the conditions precedent to payment set forth in the General
Requirements, Additional General Requirements and General Conditions (including but
not limited to Sections entitled "Mobilization Payment Requirements"and "Payment
Itemized Breakdown of Contract Lump Sum Prices"), there shall be paid to the
CONTRACTOR an initial Net Progress Payment for mobilization. OCSD shall issue at the
commencement of the job a schedule which shows:
1. A minimum of one payment to be made to the CONTRACTOR for each successive
four(4)week period as the Work progresses, and
2. The due dates for the CONTRACTOR to submit requests for payment to meet the
payment schedule.
After the initial Net Progress Payment, and provided the CONTRACTOR submits the
request for payment prior to the end of the day required to meet the payment schedule,
the CONTRACTOR shall be paid a Net Progress Payment on the corresponding monthly
payment date set forth in the schedule.
Payments shall be made on demands drawn in the manner required by law, accompanied
by a certificate signed by the ENGINEER, stating that the Work for which payment is
demanded has been performed in accordance with the terms of the Contract Documents,
and that the amount stated in the certificate is due under the terms of the Contract.
Payment applications shall also be accompanied with all documentation, records, and
releases as required by the Contract, Exhibit A, Schedule of Prices, and General
Conditions, "Payment for Work—General". The Total amount of Progress Payments shall
not exceed the actual value of the Work completed as certified by OCSD's ENGINEER.
The processing of payments shall not be considered as an acceptance of any part of the
Work.
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B. As used in this Section, the following defined terms shall have the following meanings:
1. "Net Progress Payment" means a sum equal to the Progress Payment less the
Retention Amount and other qualified deductions (Liquidated Damages, stop
payment notices, etc.).
2. "Progress Payment' means a sum equal to:
a. the value of the actual Work completed since the commencement of the Work
as determined by OCSD;
b. plus the value of material suitably stored at the worksite, treatment plant or
approved storage yards subject to or under the control of OCSD since the
commencement of the Work as determined by OCSD;
C. less all previous Net Progress Payments;
d. less all amounts of previously qualified deductions;
e. less all amounts previously retained as Retention Amounts.
3. "Retention Amount'for each Progress Payment means the percentage of each
Progress Payment to be retained by OCSD to assure satisfactory completion of the
Contract. The amount to be retained from each Progress Payment shall be
determined as provided in the General Conditions—"Retained Funds; Substitution of
Securities."
SECTION-12 SUBSTITUTION OF SECURITIES IN LIEU OF RETENTION OF FUNDS
Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22300 at seq., the CONTRACTOR may, at its sole
expense, substitute securities as provided in General Conditions—"Retained Funds;
Substitution of Securities."
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SECTION - 13 COMPLETION
Final Completion and Final Acceptance shall occur at the time and in the manner specified in the
General Conditions, "Final Acceptance and Final Completion", "Final Payment" and Exhibit A-
Schedule of Prices.
Upon receipt of all documentation, records, and releases as required by the Contract from the
CONTRACTOR, OCSD shall proceed with the Final Acceptance as specified in General
Conditions.
SECTION-14 CONTRACTOR'S EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION
A. Davis-Bacon Act:
CONTRACTOR will pay and will require all Subcontractors to pay all employees on said
Project a salary or wage at least equal to the prevailing rate of per diem wages as
determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act for each
craft or type of worker needed to perform the Contract. The provisions of the Davis-Bacon
Act shall apply only if the Contract is in excess of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00)and
when twenty-five percent (25%) or more of the Contract is funded by federal assistance. If
the aforesaid conditions are met, a copy of the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act to be
complied with are incorporated herein as a part of this Contract and referred to by
reference.
B. General Prevailing Rate:
OCSD has been advised by the State of California Director of Industrial Relations of its
determination of the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general prevailing
rate for legal holiday and overtime Work in the locality in which the Work is to be
performed for each craft or type of Work needed to execute this Contract, and copies of
the same are on file in the Office of the ENGINEER of OCSD. The CONTRACTOR
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agrees that not less than said prevailing rates shall be paid to workers employed on this
public works Contract as required by Labor Code Section 1774 of the State of California.
Per California Labor Code 1773.2, OCSD will have on file copies of the prevailing rate of
per diem wages at its principal office and at each job site, which shall be made available to
any interested party upon request.
C. Forfeiture for Violation:
CONTRACTOR shall, as a penalty to OCSD, forfeit Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00)for
each calendar day or portion thereof for each worker paid (either by the CONTRACTOR or
any Subcontractor under it) less than the prevailing rate of per diem wages as set by the
Director of Industrial Relations, in accordance with Sections 1770-1780 of the California
Labor Code for the Work provided for in this Contract, all in accordance with Section 1775
of the Labor Code of the State of California.
D. Aoorentices:
Sections 1777.5, 1777.6, 1777.7 of the Labor Code of the State of California, regarding
the employment of apprentices are applicable to this Contract and the CONTRACTOR
shall comply therewith if the prime contract involves Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00)
or more.
E. Workday:
In the performance of this Contract, not more than eight(8) hours shall constitute a day's
work, and the CONTRACTOR shall not require more than eight(8) hours of labor in a day
from any person employed by him hereunder except as provided in paragraph (B)above.
CONTRACTOR shall conform to Article 3, Chapter 1, Part 7 (Section 1810 at sea.)of the
Labor Code of the State of California and shall forfeit to OCSD as a penalty, the sum of
Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00)for each worker employed in the execution of this Contract by
CONTRACTOR or any Subcontractor for each calendar day during which any worker is
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required or permitted to labor more than eight(8) hours in any one calendar day and forty
(40) hours in any one week in violation of said Article. CONTRACTOR shall keep an
accurate record showing the name and actual hours worked each calendar day and each
calendar week by each worker employed by CONTRACTOR in connection with the
Project.
F. Registration: Record of Wages: Inspection:
CONTRACTOR shall comply with the registration requirements of Labor Code Section 1725.5.
Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1771.4, the Work is subject to compliance monitoring by the
California Department of Industrial Relations. CONTRACTOR shall maintain accurate payroll
records and shall submit payroll records to the Labor Commissioner pursuant to Labor Code
Section 1771.4(a)(3). Penalties for non-compliance with the requirements of Section 1776 may
be deducted from progress payments per Section 1776.
CONTRACTOR shall comply with the job site notices posting requirements established by
the Labor Commissioner per Title 8, California Code of Regulations Section 16461(a).
SECTION — 15 SURETY BONDS
CONTRACTOR shall, before entering upon the performance of this Contract, furnish Bonds
approved by OCSD's General Counsel—one in the amount of one hundred percent(100%)of
the Contract amount, to guarantee the faithful performance of the Work, and the other in the
amount of one hundred percent (100%)of the Contract amount to guarantee payment of all
claims for labor and materials furnished. As changes to the Contract occur via approved
Change Orders, the CONTRACTOR shall assure that the amounts of the Bonds are adjusted to
maintain 100% of the Contract Price. This Contract shall not become effective until such Bonds
are supplied to and approved by OCSD. Bonds must be issued by a Surety authorized by the
State Insurance Commissioner to do business in California. The Performance Bond shall
remain in full force and effect through the warranty period, as specified in Section 19 below. All
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Bonds required to be submitted relating to this Contract must comply with California Code of
Civil Procedure Section 995.630. Each Bond shall be executed in the name of the Surety
insurer under penalty of perjury, or the fad of execution of each Bond shall be duly
acknowledged before an officer authorized to take and certify acknowledgments, and either one
of the following conditions shall be satisfied:
A. A copy of the transcript or record of the unrevoked appointment, power of attorney, by-
laws, or other instrument, duly certified by the proper authority and attested by the seal of
the insurer entitling or authorizing the person who executed the Bond to do so for and on
behalf of the insurer, is on file in the Office of the County Clerk of the County of Orange; or
B. A copy of a valid power of attorney is attached to the Bond.
SECTION—16 INSURANCE
CONTRACTOR shall purchase and maintain, for the duration of the Contract, insurance against
claims for injuries to persons, or damages to property which may arise from or in connection
with the performance of the Work hereunder, and the results of that Work by CONTRACTOR,
its agents, representatives, employees, or Subcontractors, in amounts equal to the
requirements set forth below. CONTRACTOR shall not commence Work under this Contract
until all insurance required under this Section is obtained in a form acceptable to OCSD, nor
shall CONTRACTOR allow any Subcontractor to commence Work on a subcontract until all
insurance required of the Subcontractor has been obtained. CONTRACTOR shall maintain all
of the foregoing insurance coverages in force through the point at which the Work under this
Contract is fully completed and accepted by OCSD pursuant to the provisions of the General
Conditions, "Final Acceptance and Final Completion". Furthermore, CONTRACTOR shall
maintain all of the foregoing insurance coverages in full force and effect throughout the warranty
period, commencing on the date of Final Acceptance. The requirement for carrying the
foregoing insurance shall not derogate from the provisions for indemnification of OCSD by
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CONTRACTOR under Section 17 of this Contract. Notwithstanding nor diminishing the
obligations of CONTRACTOR with respect to the foregoing, CONTRACTOR shall subscribe for
and maintain in full force and effect during the life of this Contract, inclusive of all changes to the
Contract Documents made in accordance with the provisions of the General Conditions,
"Request for Change (Changes at CONTRACTOR's Request)" and/or"OWNER Initiated
Changes", the following insurance in amounts not less than the amounts specified. OCSD
reserves the right to amend the required limits of insurance commensurate with the
CONTRACTOR's risk at any time during the course of the Project. No vehicles may enter
OCSD premises/worksite without oossessina the reauired insurance coveraae.
CONTRACTOR's insurance shall also comply with all insurance requirements prescribed by
agencies from whom permits shall be obtained for the Work and any other third parties from
whom third party agreements are necessary to perform the Work (collectively, the "Third
Parties'), The Special Provisions may list such requirements and sample forms and
requirements from such Third Parties may be included in an attachment to the General
Requirements. CONTRACTOR bears the responsibility to discover and comply with all
requirements of Third Parties, including meeting specific insurance requirements, that are
necessary for the complete performance of the Work. To the extent there is a conflict between
the Third Parties' insurance requirements and those set forth by OCSD herein, the
requirement(s) providing the more protective coverage for both OSCD and the Third Parties
shall control and be purchased and maintained by CONTRACTOR.
A. Limits of Insurance
1. General Liability: Twenty Five Million Dollars ($25,000,000) per occurrence and a
general aggregate limit of Twenty Five Million Dollars ($25,000,000)for bodily injury,
personal injury and property damage. Coverage shall include each of the following:
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a. Premises-Operations.
b. Products and Completed Operations, with limits of at least Twenty Five Million
Dollars ($25,000,000) per occurrence and a general aggregate limit of Twenty
Five Million Dollars ($25,000,000)which shall be in effect at all times during the
warranty period set forth in the Warranty section herein, and as set forth in the
General Conditions, "Warranty(CONTRACTOR's Guarantee)", plus any
additional extension or continuation of time to said warranty period that may be
required or authorized by said provisions.
C. Broad Form Property Damage, expressly including damage arising out of
explosion, collapse, or underground damage.
d. Contractual Liability, expressly including the indemnity provisions assumed
under this Contract.
e. Separation of Insured Clause, providing that coverage applies separately to
each insured, except with respect to the limits of liability.
f. Independent CONTRACTOR's Liability.
To the extent first dollar coverage, including defense of any claim, is not
available to OCSD or any other additional insured because of any SIR,
deductible, or any other form of self insurance, CONTRACTOR is obligated to
assume responsibility of insurer until the deductible, SIR or other condition of
insurer assuming its defense and/or indemnity has been satisfied.
CONTRACTOR shall be responsible to pay any deductible or SIR.
g. If a crane will be used, the General Liability insurance will be endorsed to add
Riggers Liability coverage or its equivalent to cover the usage of the crane and
exposures with regard to the crane operators, riggers and others involved in
using the crane.
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h. If divers will be used, the General Liability insurance will be endorsed to cover
marine liability or its equivalent to cover the usage of divers.
2. Automobile Liability: The CONTRACTOR shall maintain a policy of Automobile
Liability Insurance on a comprehensive form covering all owned, non-owned, and
hired automobiles, trucks, and other vehicles providing the following minimum limits
of liability coverage:
Either(1)a combined single limit of Fifteen Million Dollars ($15,000,000)and a
general aggregate limit of Fifteen Million Dollars ($15,000,000)for bodily injury,
personal injury and property damage;
Or alternatively, (2) Fifteen Million Dollars ($15,000,000) per person for bodily injury
and Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) per accident for property damage.
3. Umbrella Excess Liability: The minimum limits of general liability and automobile
liability insurance required, as set forth above, shall be provided for either in a single
policy of primary insurance or a combination of policies of primary and umbrella
excess coverage. Excess liability coverage shall be issued with limits of liability
which, when combined with the primary insurance, will equal the minimum limits for
general liability and automobile liability.
4. Worker's Compensation/Employer's Liability: CONTRACTOR shall provide such
Worker's Compensation Insurance as required by the Labor Code of the State of
California, including employer's liability with a minimum limit of One Million Dollars
($1,000,000) per accident for bodily injury or disease. If an exposure to Jones Act
liability may exist, the insurance required herein shall include coverage with regard to
Jones Act claims.
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Where permitted by law, CONTRACTOR hereby waives all rights of recovery by
subrogation because of deductible clauses, inadequacy of limits of any insurance
policy, limitations or exclusions of coverage, or any other reason against OCSD, its
or their officers, agents, or employees, and any other contractor or subcontractor
performing Work or rendering services on behalf of OCSD in connection with the
planning, development and construction of the Project. In all its insurance coverages
related to the Work, CONTRACTOR shall include clauses providing that each insurer
shall waive all of its rights of recovery by subrogation against OCSD, its or their
officers, agents, or employees, or any other contractor or subcontractor performing
Work or rendering services at the Project. Where permitted by law, CONTRACTOR
shall require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its
Subcontractors of every tier. A waiver of subrogation shall be effective as to any
individual or entity, even if such individual or entity (a)would otherwise have a duty
of indemnification, contractual or otherwise, (b)did not pay the insurance premium,
directly or indirectly, and (c)whether or not such individual or entity has an insurable
interest in the property damaged.
5. Pollution Liability Insurance: CONTRACTOR shall purchase and maintain insurance
for pollution liability covering bodily injury, property damage (including loss of use of
damaged property or property that has not been physically injured or destroyed),
cleanup costs, and defense costs (including costs and expenses for investigation,
defense, or settlement of claims). Coverage shall carry limits of at least One Million
Dollars ($1,000,000) and shall apply to sudden and non-sudden pollution conditions
(including sewage spills), both at the site or needed due to migration of pollutants
from the site, resulting from the escape or release of smoke, vapors, fumes, acids,
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alkalis, toxic chemicals, liquids or gases, waste materials, or other irritants,
contaminants or pollutants.
If CONTRACTOR provides coverage written on a claims-made basis, OCSD has the
right to approve or reject such coverage in its own discretion. If written on a claims-
made basis, the CONTRACTOR warrants that any retroactive date applicable to
coverage under the policy precedes the effective date of this Contract, and that
continuous coverage will be maintained, or an extended discovery period will be
exercised, for a period of two years beginning from the time that the Project under
this Contract is completed.
6. Limits are Minimums: If CONTRACTOR maintains higher limits than the minimums
shown in this Section, OCSD requires and shall be entitled to coverage for the higher
limits maintained by the CONTRACTOR.
B. Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions
Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by OCSD. At
the option of OCSD, either: the Insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-
insured retentions as respects OCSD, its Directors, officers, agents, CONSULTANTS, and
employees; or CONTRACTOR shall provide a financial guarantee satisfactory to OCSD
guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration, and
defense expenses.
C. Other Insurance Provisions
1. Each such policy of General Liability Insurance and Automobile Liability Insurance
shall be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
a. OCSD, its Directors, officers, agents, CONSULTANTS, and employees, and all
public agencies from whom permits will be obtained, and their Directors,
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officers, agents, and employees are hereby declared to be additional insureds
under the terms of this policy, but only with respect to the operations of
CONTRACTOR at or from any of the sites of OCSD in connection with this
Contract, or acts and omissions of the additional insured in connection with its
general supervision or inspection of said operations related to this Contract.
b. Insurance afforded by the additional insured endorsement shall apply as
primary insurance, and other insurance maintained by OCSD shall be excess
only and not contributing with insurance provided under this policy.
2. Each insurance policy required herein shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall
not be cancelled by either party, except after thirty (30)days prior written notice by
certified mail, return receipt requested, and that coverage shall not be cancelled for
non-payment of premium except after ten (10)days prior written notice by certified
mail, return receipt requested. Should there be changes in coverage or an increase
in deductible or SIR amounts, CONTRACTOR undertakes to procure a manuscript
endorsement from its insurer giving 30 days prior notice of such an event to OCSD,
or to have its insurance broker/agent send to OCSD a certified letter describing the
changes in coverage and any increase in deductible or SIR amounts. The certified
letter must be sent Attention: Risk Management and shall be received not less than
twenty (20) days prior to the effective date of the change(s). The letter must be
signed by a Director or Officer of the broker/agent and must be on company
letterhead, and may be sent via e-mail in pdf format.
3. Coverage shall not extend to any indemnity coverage for the active negligence of
any additional insured in any case where an agreement to indemnify the additional
insured would be invalid under California Civil Code Section 2782(b).
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4. If required by a public agency from whom permit(s)will be obtained, each policy of
General Liability Insurance and Automobile Liability Insurance shall be endorsed to
specify by name the public agency and its legislative members, officers, agents,
CONSULTANTS, and employees, to be additional insureds.
D. Acceptability of Insurers
Insurers must have an "A-", or better, Policyholder's Rating, and a Financial Rating of at
least Class Vill, or better, in accordance with the most current A.M. Best Rating Guide.
OCSD recognizes that State Compensation Insurance Fund has withdrawn from
participation in the A.M. Best Rating Guide process. Nevertheless, OCSD will accept
State Compensation Insurance Fund for the required policy of workers compensation
insurance, subject to OCSD's option, at any time during the term of this Contract, to
require a change in insurer upon twenty (20)days written notice. Further, OCSD will
require CONTRACTOR to substitute any insurer whose rating drops below the levels
herein specified. Said substitution shall occur within twenty (20)days of written notice to
CONTRACTOR by OCSD or its agent.
E. Verification of Coverage
CONTRACTOR shall furnish OCSD with original certificates and mandatory endorsements
affecting coverage. Said policies and endorsements shall conform to the requirements
herein stated. All certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by
OCSD before Work commences. OCSD reserves the right to require complete, certified
copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements, affecting the coverage
required by these Specifications at any time.
F. Subcontractors
CONTRACTOR shall be responsible to establish insurance requirements for any
Subcontractors hired by CONTRACTOR. The insurance shall be in amounts and types
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reasonably sufficient to deal with the risk of loss involving the Subcontractor's operations
and work. OCSD and any public agency issuing permits for the Project must be named as
"Additional Insured"on any General Liability or Automobile Liability policy obtained by a
Subcontractor. The CONTRACTOR must obtain copies and maintain current versions of
all Subcontractors' policies, Certificate of Liability and mandatory endorsements effecting
coverage. Upon request, CONTRACTOR must furnish OCSD with the above referenced
required documents.
G. Required Forms and Endorsements
1. Required ACORD Form
a. Certificate of Liability Form 25
2. Required Insurance Services Office, Inc. Endorsements (when alternative forms are
shown, they are listed in order of preference)
In the event any of the following forms are cancelled by Insurance Services Office,
Inc. (ISO), or are updated, the ISO replacement form or equivalent must be supplied.
a. Commercial General Liability Form CG-0001 10 01
b. Additional Insured Including Form CG-2010 10 01 and
Products-Completed Operations Form CG-2037 10 01
C. Waiver of Transfer of Rights of Form CG-2404 11 85; or
Recovery Against Others to Us/ Form CG-2404 10 93
Waiver of Subrogation
3. Required State Compensation Insurance Fund Endorsements
a. Waiver of Subrogation Endorsement No. 2570
b. Cancellation Notice Endorsement No. 2065
4. Additional Required Endorsements
a. Notice of Policy Termination Manuscript Endorsement
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5. Pollution Liability Endorsements
There shall be a Separation of Insured Clause or endorsement, providing that
coverage applies separately to each insured, except with respect to the limits of
liability. There shall also be an endorsement or policy language containing a waiver
of subrogation rights on the part of the insurer.
OCSD, its directors, officers, agents, CONSULTANTS and employees and all public
agencies from whom permits will be obtained as well as their directors, officers,
agents, and employees shall be included as insureds under the policy. Any
additional insured endorsement shall contain language at least as broad as the
coverage language contained in ISO form CG 20 10 11 85 or alternatively in both
CG 20 10 10 01 and CG 20 37 10 01 together.
SECTION—17 RISK AND INDEMNIFICATION
All Work covered by this Contract done at the site of construction or in preparing or delivering
materials to the site shall be at the risk of CONTRACTOR alone. CONTRACTOR shall save,
indemnify, defend, and keep OCSD and others harmless as more specifically set forth in
General Conditions, "General Indemnification".
SECTION-18 TERMINATION
This Contract may be terminated in whole or in part in writing by OCSD in the event of
substantial failure by the CONTRACTOR to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, or it may
be terminated by OCSD for its convenience provided that such termination is effectuated in a
manner and upon such conditions set forth more particularly in General Conditions,
"Termination for Default" and/or"Termination for Convenience", provided that no termination
may be effected unless proper notice is provided to CONTRACTOR at the time and in the
manner provided in said General Conditions. If termination for default or convenience is
effected by OCSD, an equitable adjustment in the price provided for in this Contract shall be
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made at the time and in the manner provided in the General Conditions, "Termination for
Default" and "Termination for Convenience".
SECTION—19 WARRANTY
The CONTRACTOR agrees to perform all Work under this Contract in accordance with the
Contract Documents, including OCSD's designs, Drawings and Specifications.
The CONTRACTOR guarantees for a period of at least one (1) year from the date of Final
Acceptance of the Work, pursuant to the General Conditions, "Final Acceptance and Final
Completion" that the completed Work is free from all defects due to faulty materials, equipment
or workmanship and that it shall promptly make whatever adjustments or corrections which may
be necessary to cure any defects, including repairs of any damage to other parts of the system
resulting from such defects. OCSD shall promptly give notice to the CONTRACTOR of
observed defects. In the event that the CONTRACTOR fails to make adjustments, repairs,
corrections or other work made necessary by such defects, OCSD may do so and charge the
CONTRACTOR the cost incurred. The CONTRACTOR's warranty shall continue as to any
corrected deficiency until the later of(1)the remainder of the original one-year warranty period;
or(2)one year after acceptance by OCSD of the corrected Work. The Performance Bond and
the Payment Bond shall remain in full force and effect through the guarantee period.
The CONTRACTOR's obligations under this clause are in addition to the CONTRACTOR's
other express or implied assurances under this Contract, including but not limited to specific
manufacturer or other extended warranties specified in the Plans and Specifications, or state
law and in no way diminish any other rights that OCSD may have against the CONTRACTOR
for faulty materials, equipment or Work.
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SECTION-20 ASSIGNMENT
No assignment by the CONTRACTOR of this Contract or any part hereof, or of funds to be
received hereunder, will be recognized by OCSD unless such assignment has had prior written
approval and consent of OCSD and the Surety.
SECTION—21 RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES
OCSD and the CONTRACTOR shall comply with the provisions of California Public Contract
Code Section 20104 at. seq., regarding resolution of construction claims for any Claims which
arise between the CONTRACTOR and OCSD, as well as all applicable dispute and Claims
provisions as set forth in the General Conditions and as otherwise required by law.
SECTION—22 SAFETY& HEALTH
CONTRACTOR shall comply with all applicable safety and health requirements mandated by
federal, state, city and/or public agency codes, permits, ordinances, regulations, and laws, as
well as these Contract Documents, including but not limited to the General Requirements,
Section entitled "Safely" and Exhibit B OCSD Safety Standards.
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SECTION-23 NOTICES
Any notice required or permitted under this Contract may be given by ordinary mail at the
address set forth below. Any parry whose address changes shall notify the other party in
writing.
TO OCSD: Orange County Sanitation District
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, California 92708-7018
Attn: Clerk of the Board
Copy to: Orange County Sanitation District
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, California 92708-7018
Attn: Construction Manager
Bradley R. Hogin, Esquire
Woodruff, Spradlin & Smart
555 Anton Boulevard
Suite 1200
Costa Mesa, California 92626
TO CONTRACTOR: Kiewit Infrastructure West Co.
10704 Shoemaker Avenue
Santa Fe Springs
Copy to: Eric M. Scott, Senior Vice President
Kiewit Infrastructure West Co.
10704 Shoemaker Avenue
Santa Fe Springs
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Contract Agreement as the
date first hereinabove written.
CONTRACTOR: Kiewit Infrastructure West Co.
10704 Shoemaker Avenue
Santa Fe Springs
By
Printed Name
Its
CONTRACTOR's State License No. 433176 (Expiration Date—01/3112017)
OCSD: Orange County Sanitation District
By
Chair, Board of Directors
By
Kelly A. Lore
Clerk of the Board
By
Marc Dubois
Contracts, Purchasing and Materials
Management Division Manager
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EXHIBIT A
SCHEDULE OF PRICES
C-EXA-080414
TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXHIBIT A
SCHEDULE OF PRICES
EXA-1 BASIS OF COMPENSATION ..............................................................................1
EXA-2 PROGRESS PAYMENTS....................................................................................1
EXA-3 RETENTION AND ESCROW ACCOUNTS .........................................................1
EXA-4 STOP PAYMENT NOTICE ..................................................................................3
EXA-5 PAYMENT TO SUBCONTRACTORS..................................................................3
EXA-6 PAYMENT OF TAXES.........................................................................................3
EXA-7 FINAL PAYMENT ................................................................................................4
EXA-8 DISCOVERY OF DEFICIENCIES BEFORE AND AFTER FINAL PAYMENT.....5
ATTACHMENT 1 CERTIFICATION FOR REQUEST FOR PAYMENT........................7
ATTACHMENT 2 SCHEDULE OF PRICES ...........................................................8
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SCHEDULE OF PRICES
EXA-1 BASIS OF COMPENSATION
CONTRACTOR will be paid the Contract Price according to the Schedule of
Prices, and all other applicable terms and conditions of the Contract
Documents.
EXA-2 PROGRESS PAYMENTS
Progress payments will be made in accordance with all applicable terms and
conditions of the Contract Documents, including, but not limited to:
1. Contract Agreement—Section 11 —"Contract Price and Method of
Payment;"
2. General Conditions—"Payment—General";
3. General Conditions—"Payment—Applications for Payment":
4. General Conditions—"Payment— Mobilization Payment Requirements;"
5. General Conditions—"Payment— Itemized Breakdown of Contract Lump
Sum Prices";
6. General Conditions—"Contract Price Adjustments and Payments";
7. General Conditions—"Suspension of Payments";
8. General Conditions—"OCSD's Right to Withhold Certain Amounts and
Make Application Thereof"; and
9. General Conditions—"Final Payment."
EXA-3 RETENTION AND ESCROW ACCOUNTS
A. Retention:
OCSD shall retain a percentage of each progress payment to assure
satisfactory completion of the Work. The amount to be retained from each
progress payment shall be determined as provided in General Conditions—
"Retained Funds; Substitution of Securities". In all contracts between
CONTRACTOR and its Subcontractors and/or Suppliers, the retention may not
exceed the percentage specified in the Contract Documents.
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B. Substitution of Securities:
CONTRACTOR may, at its sole expense, substitute securities as provided in
General Conditions—"Retained Funds; Substitution of Securities." Payment of
Escrow Agent:
In lieu of substitution of securities as provided above, the CONTRACTOR may
request and OCSD shall make payment of retention earned directly to the
escrow agent at the expense of the CONTRACTOR. At the expense of the
CONTRACTOR, the CONTRACTOR may direct the investment of the
payments into securities consistent with Government Code §16430 and the
CONTRACTOR shall receive the interest earned on the investments upon the
same terms provided for in this article for securities deposited by the
CONTRACTOR. Upon satisfactory completion of the Contract, the
CONTRACTOR shall receive from the escrow agent all securities, interest and
payments received by the escrow agent from OCSD, pursuant to the terms of
this article. The CONTRACTOR shall pay to each Subcontractor, not later than
twenty (20)calendar days after receipt of the payment, the respective amount
of interest earned, net of costs attributed to retention withheld from each
Subcontractor, on the amount of retention withheld to ensure the performance
of the Subcontractor. The escrow agreement used by the escrow agent
pursuant to this article shall be substantially similar to the form set forth in
§22300 of the California Public Contract Code.
C. Release of Retention:
Upon Final Acceptance of the Work, the CONTRACTOR shall submit an
invoice for release of retention in accordance with the terms of the Contract.
D. Additional Deductibles:
In addition to the retentions described above, OCSD may deduct from each
progress payment any or all of the following:
1. Liquidated Damages that have occurred as of the date of the application for
progress payment;
2. Deductions from previous progress payments already paid, due to OCSD's
discovery of deficiencies in the Work or non-compliance with the
Specifications or any other requirement of the Contract;
3. Sums expended by OCSD in performing any of the CONTRACTOR'S
obligations under the Contract that the CONTRACTOR has failed to
perform, and;
4. Other sums that OCSD is entitled to recover from the CONTRACTOR
under the terms of the Contract, including without limitation insurance
deductibles and assessments.
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The failure of OCSD to deduct any of the above-identified sums from a
progress payment shall not constitute a waiver of OCSD's right to such sums or
to deduct them from a later progress payment.
EXA-4 STOP PAYMENT NOTICE
In addition to other amounts properly withheld under this article or under other
provisions of the Contract, OCSD shall retain from progress payments
otherwise due the CONTRACTOR an amount equal to one hundred twenty-five
percent (125%)of the amount claimed under any stop payment notice under
Civil Code§9350 at. seq. or other lien filed against the CONTRACTOR for
labor, materials, supplies, equipment, and any other thing of value claimed to
have been furnished to and/or incorporated into the Work; or for any other
alleged contribution thereto. In addition to the foregoing and in accordance with
Civil Code §9358 OCSD may also satisfy its duty to withhold funds for stop
payment notices by refusing to release funds held in escrow pursuant to public
receipt of a release of stop payment notice executed by a stop payment notice
claimant, a slop payment notice release bond, an order of a court of competent
jurisdiction, or other evidence satisfactory to OCSD that the CONTRACTOR
has resolved such claim by settlement.
EXA-5 PAYMENT TO SUBCONTRACTORS
Requirements
1. The CONTRACTOR shall pay all Subcontractors for and on account of
Work performed by such Subcontractors, not later than seven (7) days after
receipt of each progress payment as required by the California Business
and Professions Code §7108.5. Such payments to Subcontractors shall be
based on the measurements and estimates made pursuant to article
progress payments provided herein.
2. Except as specifically provided by law, the CONTRACTOR shall pay all
Subcontractors any and all retention due and owing for and on account of
Work performed by such Subcontractors not later than seven (7) days after
CONTRACTOR'S receipt of said retention proceeds from OCSD as
required by the California Public Contract Code§7107.
EXA-6 PAYMENT OF TAXES
Unless otherwise specifically provided in this Contract, the Contract Price
includes full compensation to the CONTRACTOR for all taxes. The
CONTRACTOR shall pay all federal, state, and local taxes, and duties
applicable to and assessable against any Work, including but not limited to
retail sales and use, transportation, export, import, business, and special taxes.
The CONTRACTOR shall ascertain and pay the taxes when due. The
CONTRACTOR will maintain auditable records, subject to OCSD reviews,
confirming that tax payments are current at all times.
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EXA-7 FINAL PAYMENT
After Final Acceptance of the Work, as more particularly set forth in the
General Conditions, "Final Acceptance and Final Completion", and after
Resolution of the Board authorizing final payment and satisfaction of the
requirements as more particularly set forth in General Conditions—"Final
Payment", a final payment will be made as follows:
1. Prior to Final Acceptance, the CONTRACTOR shall prepare and submit an
application for Final Payment to OCSD, including:
a. The proposed total amount due the CONTRACTOR, segregated by
items on the payment schedule, amendments, Change Orders, and
other bases for payment;
b. Deductions for prior progress payments;
c. Amounts retained;
d. A conditional waiver and release on final payment for each
Subcontractor(per Civil Code Section 8136);
e. A conditional waiver and release on final payment on behalf of the
CONTRACTOR (per Civil Code Section 8136);
f. List of Claims the CONTRACTOR intends to file at that time or a
statement that no Claims will be filed,
g. List of pending unsettled claims, stating claimed amounts, and copies of
any and all complaints and/or demands for arbitration received by the
CONTRACTOR; and
h. For each and every claim that resulted in litigation or arbitration which
the CONTRACTOR has settled, a conformed copy of the Request for
Dismissal with prejudice or other satisfactory evidence the arbitration is
resolved.
2. The application for Final Payment shall include complete and legally
effective releases or waivers of liens and stop payment notices satisfactory
to OCSD, arising out of or fled in connection with the Work. Prior progress
payments shall be subject to correction in OCSD's review of the application
for Final Payment. Claims filed with the application for Final Payment must
be otherwise timely under the Contract and applicable law.
3. Within a reasonable time, OCSD will review the CONTRACTOR'S
application for Final Payment. Any recommended changes or corrections
will then be forwarded to the CONTRACTOR. Within ten (10) calendar days
after receipt of recommended changes from OCSD, the CONTRACTOR will
make the changes, or list Claims that will be filed as a result of the
changes, and shall submit the revised application for Final Payment. Upon
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acceptance by OCSD, the revised application for Final Payment will
become the approved application for Final Payment.
4. If no Claims have been fled with the initial or any revised application for
Final Payment, and no Claims remain unsettled within thirty-five (35)
calendar days after Final Acceptance of the Work by OCSD, and
agreements are reached on all issues regarding the application for Final
Payment, OCSD, in exchange for an executed release, satisfactory in form
and substance to OCSD, will pay the entire sum found due on the approved
application for Final Payment, including the amount, if any, allowed on
settled Claims.
5. The release from the CONTRACTOR shall be from any and all Claims
arising under the Contract, except for Claims that with the concurrence of
OCSD are specifically reserved, and shall release and waive all unreserved
Claims against OCSD and its officers, directors, employees and authorized
representatives. The release shall be accompanied by a certification by the
CONTRACTOR that:
a. It has resolved all Subcontractors, Suppliers and other Claims that are
related to the settled Claims included in the Final Payment;
b. It has no reason to believe that any party has a valid claim against the
CONTRACTOR or OCSD which has not been communicated in writing
by the CONTRACTOR to OCSD as of the date of the certificate;
c. All warranties are in full force and effect, and;
d. The releases and the warranties shall survive Final Payment.
6. If any claims remain open, OCSD may make Final Payment subject to
resolution of those claims. OCSD may withhold from the Final Payment an
amount not to exceed one hundred fifty percent (150%)of the sum of the
amounts of the open claims, and one hundred twenty-five percent (125%)
of the amounts of open stop payment notices referred to in article entitled
stop payment notices herein.
7. The CONTRACTOR shall provide an unconditional waiver and release on
final payment from each Subcontractor and Supplier providing Work under
the Contract(per Civil Code Section 8138) and an unconditional waiver and
release on final payment on behalf of the CONTRACTOR (per Civil Code
Section 8138)within thirty (30)days of receipt of Final Payment.
EXA-8 DISCOVERY OF DEFICIENCIES BEFORE AND AFTER FINAL PAYMENT
Notwithstanding OCSD's acceptance of the application for Final Payment and
irrespective of whether it is before or after Final Payment has been made,
OCSD shall not be precluded from subsequently showing that:
1. The true and correct amount payable for the Work is different from that
previously accepted;
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2. The previously-accepted Work did not in fact conform to the Contract
requirements, or;
3. A previous payment or portion thereof for Work was improperly made.
OCSD also shall not be stopped from demanding and recovering damages
from the CONTRACTOR, as appropriate, under any of the foregoing
circumstances as permitted under the Contract or applicable law.
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ATTACHMENTI
CERTIFICATION FOR REQUEST FOR PAYMENT
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury as follows:
That the claim for payment is in all respects true, correct; that the services mentioned
herein were actually rendered and/or supplies delivered to OCSD in accordance with the
Contract.
I understand that it is a violation of both the federal and California False Claims Ads to
knowingly present or cause to be presented to OCSD a false claim for payment or
approval.
A claim includes a demand or request for money. It is also a violation of the False
Claims Ads to knowingly make use of a false record or statement to get a false claim
paid. The term "knowingly" includes either actual knowledge of the information,
deliberate ignorance of the truth or falsity of the information, or reckless disregard for the
truth or falsity of the information. Proof of specific intent to defraud is not necessary
under the False Claims Acts. I understand that the penalties under the Federal False
Claims Act and State of California False Claims Act are non-exclusive, and are in
addition to any other remedies which OCSD may have either under contract or law.
I hereby further certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, that:
1. The amounts requested are only for performance in accordance with the
Specifications, terms, and conditions of the Contract;
2. Payments to Subcontractors and Suppliers have been made from previous payments
received under the Contract, and timely payments will be made from the proceeds of
the payment covered by this certification;
3. This request for progress payments does not include any amounts which the prime
CONTRACTOR intends to withhold or retain from a Subcontractor or Supplier in
accordance with the terms and conditions of the subcontract; and
4. This certification is not to be construed as Final Acceptance of a Subcontractor's
performance.
Name
Title
Date
CONFORMED C-EXA-080414
CONTRACT NO.7-37
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ATTACHMENT
SCHEDULE OF PRICES
See next pages from Bid Submittal Forms (Kiewit Infrastructure West Co.)
BF-14 Schedule of Prices, Pages 1-11
C-EXA-080414 CONFORMED
CONTRACT NO. 7-37
GISLER REDHILL SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS,REACH
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Bid Submitted By: Kiewit Infrastructure West Co.
(Name of Firm)
BF-14 SCHEDULE OF PRICES
INSTRUCTIONS
A. General
For Unit Prices, it is understood that the following quantities are approximate only and are
solely for the purpose of estimating the comparison of Bids, and that the actual value of Work
will be computed based upon the actual quantities in the completed Work, whether they be
more or less than those shown. CONTRACTOR's compensation for the Work under the
Contract Documents will be computed based upon the lump sum amount of the Contract at
time of award, plus any additional or deleted costs approved by OCSD via approved Change
Orders, pursuant to the Contract Documents.
Bidder shall separately price and accurately reflect costs associated with each line item,
leaving no blanks. Any and all modifications to the Bid must be initialed by an authorized
representative of the Bidder in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders, Preparation of Bid.
Bidders are reminded of Instruction to Bidders, Discrepancy in Bid Items, which, in summary,
provides that the total price for each item shall be based on the Unit Price listed for each item
multiplied by the quantity;and the correct Total Price for each Rem shall be totaled to
determine the Total Amount of Bid.
All applicable costs including overhead and profit shall be reflected in the respective unit costs
and the TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID. The Bid Price shall include all costs to complete the Work,
including profit overhead, etc. unless otherwise specified in the Contract Documents. All
applicable sales taxes, state and/or federal, and any other special taxes. Patent rights or
royalties shall be included in the prices quoted in this Bid.
B. Basis of Award
AWARD OF THE CONTRACT WILL BE MADE ON THE BASIS OF THE LOWEST
RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BID, THE LOWEST BID IS DEFINED AS THE "TOTAL
AMOUNT OF BID*LISTED IN THIS BID, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED BELOW.
Note 1: Base Bid, Includes all costs necessary to furnish all labor, materials, equipment and
services for the construction of the Project per the Contract Documents.
Note 2:Additive Bid Items will be used to determine the lowest Responsive, Responsible
Bidder.Additive items will not be included as part of the initial award amount. In the event that
OCSD elects to add any or all of the Additive Bid Items, it will do so via change order(s). Refer
to Part C—SPECIAL PROVISIONS.
All Work in the Contract Documents shall be included in Base Bid Items.The Additive Bid Items
are for Work either not specifically shown or in excess of quantities shown in the Contract
Documents. The Contractor shall provide a unit price and extended total price for each Additive
Bid Item.
Bidders shall accurately reflect the cost to perform the Work. OCSD may reject unbalanced
Bids. Refer to Part 2—INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS.
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Bid Submitted By: Kiewit Infrastructure West Co.
(Name or Firm)
EXHIBIT A
SCHEDULE OF PRICES
IMPORTANT NOTE: All applicable sales taxes, State and/or Federal, and any other special taxes, patent rights or royalties shall be included in the prices
quoted in this Exhibit A-Schedule of Prices.
BASE BID ITEMS(Refer to Note 1 in the Instructions):
Item Dmcrlpaon Unit of Appro. Unit Price Extended Price
No. Measurement Qty
1. Mobilization: The amount for this bid item shall be limited to 4%of the �'"'
total contract amount and as described in Division 01, Section 01155 and Lump Sum = $ �uO 16 fb
in conformance with the Contract Documents for the lump sum price of...
2. City of Tustin Traffic Control Plan Check Fee(Allowance)and as
described in Division 01, Section 01155 and in conformance with the Allowance = $ 100,000.00
Contract Documents.
3. City of Irvine,Santa Ana,and SCCRA Permit and Inspection Fees and
Coordination with Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Allowance = $ 80,000.00
(Allowance)and as described in Division 01, Section 01155 and in
conformance with the Contract Documents.
4. Provide a Field Office as described in Division 01, Section 01155 and in Lump Sum = $ v
conformance with the Contract Documents for the lump sum price of... ivpO
5. Provide a Staging Area as described in Division 01, Section 01155 and in Allowance
conformance with the Contract Documents for the monthly unit price and per Month 19 x $ 10,OD0.00 = $ 190,000.00
total price of...
6. Sheeting, Shoring&Bracing as described in Division 01, Section 01155
and in conformance with the Contract Documents for the lump sum price of... Lump Sum = $ 900r pQQ ;
7. Provide Traffic Control as described in Division 01, Section 01155 and in
conformance with the Contract Documents for the lump sum price of... Lump Sum = $ (e170'000,—
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Bid Submitted By: Kiewit Infrastructure West Co.
(Name of Firm)
EXHIBIT A
SCHEDULE OF PRICES
(continued)
Item Description Unit of Appprrox Unit Price Extended Price
No. Measurement
8. Provide Temporary Handling of Sewage Flow as described in Division 01,
Section 01155 and in conformance with the Contract Documents for the Lump Sum " _ $
lump sum price of... t Cal ooO
9. Prepare and Implement Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan as '
described in Division 01, Section 01155 and in conformance with the Lump Sum > _ $
Contract Documents for the lump sum price of... $01000,—
10. Excavation of Unsuitable Material as described in Division 01, Section
01155 and in conformance with the Contract Documents for the cubic yard Cubic Yard 700 x $ Zp0 ,— _ $
unit price and total price of... 140, 000,
11. Construct 24" Diameter VCP Sewer Pipe as described in Division 01,
Section 01155 and in conformance with the Contract Documents for the Lump Sum = $
lump sum price of... I
12. Construct 30"Diameter VCP Sewer Pipe as described in Division 01,
Section 01155 and in conformance with the Contract Documents for the Linear Foot 2,397 x $ �r�0p r = $ JIV(I 100
linear foot unit price and total price of...
13. Construct 33" Diameter VCP Sewer Pipe as described in Division 01,
Section 01155 and in conformance with the Contract Documents for the Linear Foot 2,461 x $ �r�ti0•r = $ 'll} 13Z0 t
linear foot unit price and total price of...
4
14. Construct 10" Lateral "A" as described in Division 01, Section 01155 and
in conformance with the Contract Documents for the lump sum price of... Lump Sum t = $
15. Construct Water Line Replacements and Water Valves as described in
Division 01, Section 01155 and in conformance with the Contract Documents Lump Sum X
for the lump sum price of... x A
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Bid Submitted By: Kievnt Infrastructure West Co.
(Name of Firm)
EXHIBIT A
SCHEDULE OF PRICES
(continued)
No. Description m Appp�Y Unit Price Extended Price
he Unit
Measurement of nt
16, Construct 60" Diameter PVC Lined Manhole as described in Division 01,
Section 01155 and in conformance with the Contract Documents for the unit Each 1 x $ - _ $
price and total price of... 241000,-
17. Construct 72"Diameter PVC Lined Manhole as described in Division 01,
Section 01155 and in conformance with the Contract Documents for the unit Each 10 x $ ;0,000- _ $ 30010M,-
price and total price of...
18. Construct 94" Diameter PVC Lined Manhole as described in Division 01,
Section 01155 and in conformance with the Contract Documents for the unit Each 3 x $ u00 _ _ $ 110,0wr
price and total price of...
19. Construct 96"Diameter PVC Lined Manhole as described in Division 01,
Section 01155 and in conformance with the Contract Documents for the unit Each 2 x $Sp Opp- _ $ 0o cW
price and total price of...
20. Cap Existing Manhole as described in Division 01, Section 01155 and in Each 2 x $ p _ $
conformance with the Contract Documents for the unit price and total price of... i00D- �.0 000,
21. Abandon Sewers and Manholes as described in Division 01, Section 01155
and in conformance with the Contract Documents for the lump sum price of... Lump Sum = $ �00,p00
22. Remove and Replace Manhole Cone and Covers as described in Division YQ 01, Section 01155 and in conformance with the Contract Documents for the Each 12 x $ �Stpgp- _ $ i
unit price and total price of...
23. Polyurethane Line Existing 48"Diameter Manholes as described In
Division 01, Section 01155 and in conformance with the Contract Documents Each 25 x $ )000 $ 3�5,000,
for the unit price and total price of...
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Bid Submitted By: Kiewit Infrastructure West Co.
(Name of Firm)
EXHIBIT A
SCHEDULE OF PRICES
(continued)
Item Description unit of Appprrox Unit PH" Extended Prlee
No. Measurement city
24. Polyurethane Line Existing 60" Diameter Manholes as described in
Division 01, Section 01155 and in conformance with the Contract Documents Each 1 x $ 1t; _ $
for the unit price and total price of... Iwo
25. Polyurethane Line Existing 72"Diameter Manholes as described in
Division 01, Section 01155 and in conformance with the Contract Documents Each 11 x $ ��IOp0- _ $for the unit price and total price of...
28. Polyurethane Line Existing 84" Diameter Manholes as described in
Division 01, Section 01155 and in conformance with the Contract Documents Each 3 x $ 1$�y0,- _ $
for the unit price and total price of...
27. Polyurethane Line Existing Reinforced Concrete Boxes as described in
Division 01, Section 01155 and in conformance with the Contract Documents Each 2 x $ 11 000� _ $ 600,-
for the unit price and total price of...
28. PVC Line Existing 60" Diameter Manholes as described in Division 01,
Section 01155 and in conformance with the Contract Documents for the unit Each 2 x $ 24�, _ $ L f OOo
price and total price of... '
28. PVC Line Existing 36"x36"Reinforced Concrete Boxes as described in
Division 01, Section 01155 and in conformance with the Contract Documents Each 2 x $-L4ILOO. _ $ 44 wo,'
for the unit price and total price of...
30. CIP Line Existing 48" Diameter Manholes as described in Division 01,
Section 01155 and in conformance with the Contract Documents for the unit Each 8 x $ Z1,O0O,' _ $ ON'000
price and total price of...
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Bid Submitted By: Kiewit Infrastructure West Co.
(Name of Firm)
EXHIBIT A
SCHEDULE OF PRICES
(continued)
Ihm Description Unit of Apaprtlox Unit Price Exlentletl Price
No. Measurement
31. Modify Existing Manhole Bases and Install Gas Flaps as described in
Division 01, Section 01155 and in conformance with the Contract Documents Each 12 x $ 1 = $
for the unit price and total price of... Lot.- e4 I�
32. Rehabilitate 27" Interceptor with CIPP as described in Division 01, Section
01155 and in conformance with the Contract Documents for the lump sum Lump Sum
price of... t
33. Rehabilitate 36"Interceptor with CIPP as described in Division 01, Section
01155 and in conformance with the Contract Documents for the lump sum Lump Sum = $ 1)a,O00 —
price of...
34. Rehabilitate 21"Trunk with CIPP as described in Division 01, Section
01155 and In conformance with the Contract Documents for the lump sum Lump Sum = $ 265,000r
price of...
36. Rehabilitate 24"Trunk with CIPP as described in Division 01, Section
01155 and in conformance with the Contract Documents for the lump sum Lump Sum = $ 310,000:
price of...
36. Rehabilitate 36"Interceptor with Grouted Sleeves as described in
Division 01, Section 01155 and in conformance with the Contract Documents Linear Foot 150 x $Zt$a0,— T --
000
for the linear foot unit price and total price of... f
37. Construct Improvements at Mitchell Ave.and Newport Ave.as
described in Division 01, Section 01155 and in conformance with the Lump Sum = $ 7wtOtX1
Contract Documents for the lump sum price of...
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Bid Submitted By: Kiewit Infrastructure West Co.
(Name of Firm)
EXHIBIT A
SCHEDULE OF PRICES
(continued)
item Description unit of /pajr . Unit Price Extended Price
No. Measurement
38. Construct Improvements at Mitchell Ave. and Red Hill Ave.as described
in Division 01, Section 01155 and in conformance with the Contract Lump Sum = $
Documents for the lump sum price of... I
39. Construct Interconnection from existing Interceptor to Trunk as
described in Division 01, Section 01155 and in conformance with the Lump Sum = $ SQDI oob,
Contract Documents for the lump sum price of... *1i I
40. Grind and Cap Pavement(Rubberized)as described in Division 01 Square
Section 01155 and in conformance with the Contract Documents for the Foot 147,000 x $ _ $
square toot unit price and total price of... 1 i
41. Slurry Seal of existing asphalt concrete as described in Division 01, Square
Section 01155 and in conformance with the Contract Documents for the Foot 45,000 x $ too = $ 1411
square foot unit price and total price of...
42. CCTV Final Inspection of Sewer Mains: Furnish all labor, materials,
equipment and services necessary for performing the CCTV inspection of all
sewer mains(new construction)as described in Division 01, Section 01155 Lump Sum = $
and in conformance with the Contract Documents for the lump sum price of...
43. Demolition and Construction of Street Improvements on Red Hill Ave.
from Warner Ave.to Valencia Ave. as described in Division 01, Section
01155 and in conformance with the Contract Documents for the lump sum Lump Sum = $ 3��DDQ
price of...
44, Furnish and Install Radar Defection System as described in Division 01,
Section 01155 and in conformance with the Contracts Documents for the Lump Sum = $ (s(9i000
lump sum price of...
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Bid Submitted By: Kiewit Infrastructure West Co.
(Name of Firm)
EXHIBIT A
SCHEDULE OF PRICES
(continued)
Item Description Unit of Apt x Unit Price Extended Price
No. p Measurement
45. City of Tustin Traffic Signal Consultant Radar Detection System
Support(Allowance), including installation support services,
adjustments during construction stages,and construction adjustments Allowance _ $ 100,000.00
due to non-functional traffic loops as result of construction activilles as
described in Division 01, Section 01155 and in conformance with the
Contracts Documents.
45. Contaminated Groundwater Pretreatment System(Allowance)as
described in Division 01, Section 01155 and in conformance with the Contract Allowance _ $ 100,000.00
Documents.
47. Contaminated Soli Transport and Disposal as described in Division 01,
Section 01155 and in conformance with the Contract Documents for the cubic Cubic Yard 200 x $ 7.po ,—
yard unit price and total price of...
48. All Other Portions of the Work set forth In the Contract Document
except for the Work performed In Items f through 47 Inclusive,Item 49 _
and Items 50 through 59 inclusive as described in Division 01, Section Lump Sum _ $ �( (SUfr ol7
01155 and in conformance with the Contracts Documents for the lump sum
price of...
49. Demobilization Including final progress payment,clean-up end
retention of the project site as described in Division 01, Section 01155 and Lump Sum = $
in conformance with the Contract Documents for a lump sum price of...
SUBTOTAL BASE BID ITEMS NO. 1 THROUGH NO. 49 (AWARD AMOUNT) $ r�l Lit �Q!
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Bid Submitted By: Kiewit Infrastructure West Co.
(Name of Firm)
EXHIBIT A
SCHEDULE OF PRICES
(continued)
ADDITIVE BID ITEMS (Refer to Note 2 in the Instructions):
Item Description Unit of Approx Unit Price Extended Price
No. Measurement city
50. Removal and Replacement of an Additional of Deteriorated
Concrete During Manhole Rehabilitation (1"to 1-11411)to Competent Square
Material as described in Division 01, Section 01155 and in conformance with Foot 1,200 x $ 1 s0 = $ \tLpa.-
the Contract Documents for the square fool unit price and total price of...
51. Removal and Placement of an Additional%11 of Deteriorated Concrete
During Manhole Rehabilitation (1-114"to 1.11211)to Competent Material Square 1,000 x $ $ (I opO
as described in Division 01, Section 01155 and in conformance with the Foot ` ,no =
Contract Documents for the square foot unit price and total price of...
52. Removal of and Replacement of an Additional 1/1'of Deteriorated
Concrete During Manhole Rehabilitation (1-112"to 1-W411)to Competent Square
Material as described in Division 01, Section 01155 and in conformance with Foot 700 x $ ` ep = $ �Op ,-
the Contract Documents for the square foot unit price and total price of...
53. Removal of and Replacement of an Additional W'of Deteriorated
Concrete During Manhole Rehabilitation (1.3/4"to 2")to Competent Square 400 x $ ll ,od = $ 400
Material as described in Division 01, Section 01155 and in conformance with Foot
the Contract Documents for the square foot unit price and total price of...
54. Removal of 21"abandoned Irrigation pipe if found to be asbestos
concrete pipe as described in Division 01, Section 01155 and in Linear Foot 1,500 x $ 10 .e" _ $ )S OOO,
conformance with the Contract Documents for the unit price and total price I
Of..
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Bid Submitted By: Kiewit Infrastructure West Co.
(Name of Firm)
EXHIBIT A
SCHEDULE OF PRICES
(continued)
lam Description Unit or aplY i Unit Price F�tentletl Price
No. Measurement
55. CIP line existing 48" Diameter Manholes after pre-rehabilitation
investigation of deteriorated concrete during manhole rehabilitation as Each 4 x $ 2'L,bW,'" _ $ $a oJD ,
described in Division 01, Section 01155 and in conformance with the r
Contract Documents for the unit price and total price of...
56. Infiltration mitigation by means of Injection grouting within existing
pipelines to be CIPP rehabilitated as described in Division 01. Section Gallon 300
01155 and in conformance with the Contract Documents for the unit price $ jO�i,AJQ,
and total price of...
57. Mobilization of injection grouting crew and equipment for infiltration
mitigation of existing pipelines to be rehabilitated as described in Lump Sum = $
Division 01, Section 01155 and in conformance with the Contract Documents
for the lump sum price of...
58. Infiltration mitigation by means of injection grouting within existing
manholes to be rehabilitated as described in Division 01, Section 01155 Gallon 100 x $ )p0,— _ $ 1 'JfO0fl
and in conformance with the Contract Documents for the unit price and total
price of...
59. Mobilization of injection grouting crew and equipment for infiltration
mitigation of existing manholes to be rehabilitated as described in Lump Sum = $ Sprig,
Division 01, Section 01155 and in conformance with the Contract Documents
for the lump sum price of... 2
SUBTOTAL ADDITIVE BID ITEMS NO. 50 THROUGH NO. 59 $ 233,bt7O.�
TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID (BASIS OF AWARD) $ «r (O�oS QQQ ,
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Bid Submitted By: Kiewit Infrastructure West Co.
(Name of Film)
EXHIBIT A
SCHEDULE OF PRICES
(continued)
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO BIDDERS:
Bid Items No. 1 through No. 49 together with Additive Bid Items No.50 through No. 59 will be used to determine the lowest, responsive,
responsible Bidder.
Additive Bid Items No. 50 through No. 59 will not be included as part of the award amount. In the event OCSD elects to add any of the Additive
Bid Item(s), it will do so via Change Order(s). Refer to the SPECIAL PROVISIONS Section entitled ADDITIVE BID ITEMS.
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GllFl 0, Inc. senera/[ay6neerfas
PP.BSI1747 Brea,C491411-1747
Ph:(951)657-9887 Fa:(951)657-0777
November 24, 2015
Gan Prater, Principal Contracts Administrator
Orange County Sanitation District
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
REFERENCE: GISLER REDHILL SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS,
REACH B, CONTRACT NUMBER 7-37
SUBJECT': BID PROTEST
Dear Mr. Prater,
Per Section IB-29 of the Contract Specifications, GRFCO, Inc. respectfully
protests the bid process and award of the above referenced project to Kiewit
Infrastructure West Co.
GRFCO's owner has been a pipeline contractor for forty-one (41) years and
has placed in excess of $400 trillion of public works pipeline projects
throughout the southland. Unfortunately, GRFCO and all other contractors in
Southern California (save Keiwit), did not qualify with the Performance History
outlined in the Specifications (attached):
BF-4, 2.A The Bidder shall list at least two (2) pipeline projects
with a public owner completed within the last five (5) years
involving the construction of VCP sewer pipelines of at least
10,000 linear feet (cumulativei for VCP pipe sized 21 inches (and
up) in diameter, and construction of PVC-lined concrete
manholes.
GRFCO checked with the two leading VCP suppliers, Mission Clay Products
and Gladding McBean. Both VCP suppliers stated that they have not sold two
(2) miles of 21 inch (and up) VCP to a single contractor in the last five years.
GRFCO contends that the Performance History requirement was unattainable
to all but one contractor in Southern California.
Gary Prater, Principal Contracts Administrator
Orange County- Sanitation District
November 24, 2015
Page 2 of 2 pages
Tax paler dollars are best served with a competitive bid. A single bid on a $15
million project does not represent a competitive bid. GRPCO respectfully
requests that:
1. all bids be rejected;
2. the performance history be reduced to a level that is realistic; and
3. that the project be re-bid at a later date.
Please respond at your earliest convenience.
Respect
Inc.
es Jack n
Senior Project Manager
cc: Orange County Board of Supervisors:
Supervisor Andrew Do, 1" District
Supervisor Viichelle Steel, 2°' :District
Supervisor Todd Spitzer, Chairman, 3" District
Supervisor Shawn Nelson, 41" District
Supervisor Lisa Bartlett, Vice Chairman, 5"' District
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
BID TABULATION
PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
CONTRACT NO. 7-37
GISLER REDHILL SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, REACH B
November 17, 2015
1:00 P.M.
Total Addenda: 2
Engineer's Estimate: $15,418,388 Anticipated Award Date: December 16, 2015
CONTRACTORS Subcontract TOTAL BID
Amount
1. Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. $ 15,665,000
Subcontractors
a. Sancon Engineering, Inc. $ 2,097,267
b. All American Asphalt $ 655,833
c. Crosstown Electrical $ 167,170
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Bid Submitted By:
(Name of Firm)
BFd PERFORMANCE HISTORY AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES
A. LIST OF CURRENT AND COMPLETED PROJECTS
Bidder shall have at least ten(10)years of sewer pipeline construction and rehabilitation experience in densely populated, mixed use,
business/residential arterials and city streets. More specifically, Bidder shall have construction experience in sewer pipeline sizes ranging from
21 inches to 36 inches in diameter of vitrified clay pipe(VCP), construction of sewer manholes (base, shaft, cone, chimney, frame and cover),
rehabilitation of sewer pipelines and manhoes using cured-in-place pipe(CIPP), rehabilitation of sewer pipelines using grouting sleeves, and
construction of water pipelines.
1. The Bidder shall provide its list of projects that demonstrates that it has at least ten (10)years of experience constructing sewer pipelines
and sewer manholes, sewer pipeline and sewer manhole rehabilitation using CIPP, sewer pipeline rehabilitation using grouting sleeves, and
water pipeline construction in densely populated, mixed use, business/residential arterials and city streets. For each listed project, Bidder
shall include the project name and location, description of Work, final contract value,contract completion date, contact name(s)and phone
number(s). The Bidder must submit this information with its Bid. Attach documents directly to the Bid behind this page.
2. Using the table below, the Bidder shall provide its list of projects to demonstrate that it has either self-performed or directly supervised a
Subcontract(s)on the following criteria, as minimum construction experience requiremetns for this Project:
A. The Bidder shall list at least two(2) pipeline projects with a public owner completed within the last five(5)years involving the
construction of VCP sewer pipelines of at least 10,000 linear feet(cumulative)for VCP pipe sized ranging from 21 inches to 36 inches in
diameter, and construction of PVC-lined concrete manholes. Bidder's listed projects shall be similar in nature, scope, complexity and
cost to this Project.
B. The Bidder shall list at least two(2) pipeline projects with a public owner completed within the last five(5)years involving CIPP sewer
manhole rehabilitation and CIPP pipeline rehabilitation of at least 10,000 linear feet(cumulative)of 21 inch diameter or larger VCP.
Bidders listed projects shall be similar in nature, scope, complexity and cost to this Project.
C. The Bidder shall list at least two (2)pipeline projects with a public owner completed within the last five(5)years involving sewer
pipleline point repairs using CIPP or grouting sleeves on pipelines of 21 inches in diameter or larger. Bidders listed projects shall be
similar in nature, scope, complexity and cost to this Project.
D. The Bidder shall list at least two (2)pipeline projects with a public owner completed within the last five(5) years involving operation and
maintenance of temporary pumping facilities to bypass sewage Flow. Bidder's listed projects shall be similar in nature, scope,
complexity and cost to this Project.
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QUESTION
ITEM RECEIPT QUESTION ANSWER
DATE
20. 10l13/15 On page 15 of Leighton Geotechnical In lieu of the 1"currently specified, Section 02200 1.6.0
Exploration report (Project No. 10743-001) a will be revised in the forthcoming addendum to state: "to
requirement of"The total horizontal deflection limit the maximum horizontal deflection of the shnring to
inward (towards the excavation)of the %inch or less".
shoring system should generally be less than
1/2 inch." However, specification section
02200 paragraph 1.6-C states that"shoring
supporting adjacent nearby facilities shall be
designed and constructed to limit the
maximum horizontal deflection of the shoring
to 1 inch or less." Will there be a maximum
horizontal deflection requirement on the
project, and if so, what is it?
21. 10/13/15 Volume I, Bid Submittal Forms, note BF-4 Yes, Volume 1, Bid Submittal Forms, BF-4 will be modified
"PERFORMANCE HISTORY AND in a forthcoming Addendum. This requirement will be
FINANCIAL RESOURCES", paragraph A-2A, revised to allow the installation of VCP of 21 inch diameter
states bidder shall have experience of at least and larger.
10,000 Linear feet for VCP sized ranging
from 21 inches to 36 inches in
diameter. Could this be changed to include
any VCP pipe over 21 inches?
22. 10/13/15 1. Volume I, Bid Submittal Forms, note BF-4 OCSD seeks Bidders with recent experience; therefore,
"PERFORMANCE HISTORY AND this requirement will remain as issued.
FINANCIAL RESOURCES", paragraph A-
2A, states bidder shall have experience of
at least 10,000 Linear feet for VCP within
the last five years. Could this 5 year
requirement be changed to allow up to 10
years work histories?
CONTRACT NO.7-37 Question and Answer Log No.1
GISLER REDHILL SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS,REAGH B Issued November 2,2015
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QUESTION
ITEM RECEIPT QUESTION ANSWER
DATE
23. 1015/15 Per my October 5th inquiry, [our company]
and has the following questions in regards to the
Performance History requirements noted in
10/19/15 the bid proposal.
A. To meet the requirement of"at least A.
10,000 feet(cumulative)for VCP pipe
sized ranging from 21 inches to 36 inches
in diameter", [we have]two questions:
1. will the placement of larger pipe 1. Please refer to the response to Question 21 above.
(i.e 48"VCP)qualify?
2. will the placement of 21"to 36" 2. No, the experience shall be in the installation of vitrified
RCP of steel pipe (in lieu of VCP) clay pipe (VCP).
qualify?
Example [our company] placed 7186'
of 90" RCP (at20 vertical feet)in 2012
and 5346' of 24" CMC+C steel pipe
(at 15 vertical feet). Will either of these
projects qualify toward the "10,000 of
21"to 36"VCP"? B. As described in the Bid Forms, BF-4 A.2.,"Using the
B. [Our company]will list a sub for the CIPP table below, the Bidder shall provide its list of projects
portion of the work. Will the subs history to demonstrate that it has either self-performed or
qualify for the 10,000'. directly supervised a Subcontract(s) on the following
criteria, as minimum construction experience
requirements for this Project.
The subcontractor's history in installation of cured-in-
place pipe will qualify only for experience in the
installation of cured-in-place pipe, in addition to the
requirement for the Bidder to have supervised a
subcontractor in performing this Work.
CONTRACT NO.7-37 Question and Answer Log No.t
GISLERREDHILL SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS,REACH B Issued November 2.2015
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Name Election or Appointment Current Tenure
Andrew Do
Supervisor, 1st District
333 W. Santa Ana Blvd.. Elected 1127115. Sworn in 2/3/15 Partial term 2/115—!Z17
51h Floor
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 834-3110
Michelle Steel
Supervisor,2nd District
333 W. Santa Ana Blvd.. Elected 11/4/14, Sworn in 1/05115 4 year term, 1/5/15- 1q/19
5th Floor
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714)834-3220
Todd Spitzer, Chairman
Supervisor. 3rd District
333 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Elected 6/5/12, Sworn in 1/07/13 4 year term. 1/7/13- V2117
5th Floor
Santa Ana. CA 92701
(714)834-3330
Shawn Nelson
Supervisor, 4th District 1
10- 'Partial tens, 6122/ /3/1
333 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Special Election 6r8/10, Sworn,in 6/22/10 4 year term, 22/1 - V13/1
5th Floor Reelected 1114/14
5/15
Santa Ana, CA 92701 4 year term, 1/5/15- 117/19
(714) 834-3440
Lisa A. Bartlett, Vice Chair
Supervisor. 5th District
333 W. Santa Ana Blvd.. Elected 11/4/14. Sworn in early to fill Bates Partial term, 12014- 1/5115
Sth Floor unexpired term 4 year term. 1/5115- V7119
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714)834-3550
Orange County Sanitation District
10844 Ellis Avenue,Fountain Valley,CA 92708
Anaheim 714.902.2411 • www.arewers.com
Brea
Buena Park December 3, 2015 via email: grfcoinc@gmail.com &
Cypress U.S. Certified Mail
FaurflalftValley
Fullerton James Jackson
Garden Grove GRFCO, Inc.
P.O. Box 1747
HunUngton Beach Brea, CA 92822-1747
Irvine SUBJECT: OCSD Response to GRFCO, Inc. Bid Protest
La Habra Re: Project No. 7-37 Gisler— Red Hill System Improvements
La Palma
LcsAlamims This letter is Orange County Sanitation District's (OSCD) response to the Bid
Newport Beach Protest filed by GRFCO, Inc. (GRFCO) dated November 24, 2015.
Orange In summary, GRFCO submitted a purported "Award Protest" contesting the bid
Placentia process and award of the above referenced project to Kiewit Infrastructure West Co
(Kiewit). GRFCO claims that Kiewit was the only Southern California contractor who
Santa Ana could meet the Performance History requirements, and that the single bid submitted
Seal Beach by Kiewit does not represent a competitive bid.
Stanton Pursuant to the Instructions to Bidders IB-29, a Solicitation Phase protest may be
Tustin filed by any Bidder or Prospective Bidder (on solicitation, Interested Party) "who has
reason to believe that a free and open competition has not taken place or that a
Villa Paw particular specification or requirement is impractical, unduly restrictive, or
OrangeCounty of ambiguous...by submitting a detailed Solicitation Protest Statement in accordance
with the requirements ..."set forth in Section A of the Instructions. If GRFCO
Costs ic believed that the experience requirements were impractical or unduly restrictive, it
Sanitary Districtcould have submitted such a protest statement; however, no Solicitation Protest
E Statement was submitted by GRFCO or any other prospective bidder.
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Irvine Ranch GRFCO submitted a purported "Award Protest" after the bids were submitted and
Wateropened, but before District staff recommended an award. This protest is rejected
for three reasons. First, as explained above, it is too late to challenge the bid
Water Dira strict requirements. Second, to the extent that GRFCO seeks to challenge any decision
to recommend award of a contract on other grounds, it is too early to do so. Any
such protest must be raised after District staff recommends award to a particular
bidder.
Finally, GRFCO would not have standing to challenge any decision to recommend
award to a particular bidder. Such a protest may only be brought by "the
unsuccessful Bidder(on award, Interested Party) with a direct economic interest in
the outcome of their protest."
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effective wastewater collection, treatment,and recycling.
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OCSD has carefully reviewed the bid submitted by Kiewit in accordance with
statutory requirements and OCSD's procedures, and has determined that the bid
submitted by Kiewit is responsive and responsible. OCSD will not engage in
speculation concerning the other potential Bidders' qualifications.
OCSD reviewed the GRFCO Bid Protest and arguments raised therein protesting
the award of Project No. 7-37 to Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. OCSD finds; that the
Award Protest Statement does not comply with the requirements set forth in IB-29
and is therefore returning the protest statement to GRFCO. OCSD will proceed to
recommend award of the Project No. 7-37 to the lowest responsive and responsible
Bidder, Kiewit Infrastructure West Co, at the Board of Directors meeting on
December16, 2015.
Marc Dubois
Contracts, Purchasing and Materials Management Manager
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ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
Agenda
Terminology Glossary
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
AQMD Air Quality Management District
ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers
BOD Biochemical Oxygen Demand
CARB California Air Resources Board
CASA California Association of Sanitation Agencies
CCTV Closed Circuit Television
CEQA California Environmental Quality Act
CRWQCB California Regional Water Quality Control Board
CWA Clean Water Act
CWEA California Water Environment Association
EIR Environmental Impact Report
EMT Executive Management Team
EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
FOG Fats, Oils, and Grease
FSSD Facilities Support Services Department
gpd Gallons per day
GWR System Groundwater Replenishment System (also called GWRS)
ICS Incident Command System
IERP Integrated Emergency Control Plan
LOS Level of Service
MGD Million gallons per day
NACWA National Association of Clean Water Agencies
NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NWRI National Water Research Institute
O&M Operations and Maintenance
OCCOG Orange County Council of Governments
OCHCA Orange County Health Care Agency
OCSD Orange County Sanitation District
OCWD Orange County Water District
GOBS Ocean Outfall Booster Station
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
POTW Publicly Owned Treatment Works
ppm Parts per million
RFP Request For Proposal
RWQCB Regional Water Quality Control Board
SARFPA Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
SARI Santa Ana River Inceptor
SARWQCB Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board
SAWPA Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority
SCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system
SCAP Southern California Alliance of Publicly Owned Treatment Works
SCAQMD South Coast Air Quality Management District
SOCWA South Orange County Wastewater Authority
SSMP Sanitary Sewer Management Plan
SSO Sanitary Sewer Overflow
SWRCB State Water Resources Control Board
TDS Total Dissolved Solids
TMDL Total Maximum Daily Load
TSS Total Suspended Solids
WDR Waste Discharge Requirements
WEF Water Environment Federation
WERF Water Environment Research Foundation
Activated-sludge process — A secondary biological wastewater treatment process where bacteria
reproduce at a high rate with the introduction of excess air or oxygen, and consume dissolved
nutrients in the wastewater.
Benthos— The community of organisms, such as sea stars, worms and shrimp, which live on, in, or
near the seabed, also know as the benthic zone.
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)—The amount of oxygen used when organic matter undergoes
decomposition by microorganisms. Testing for BOD is done to assess the amount of organic matter in
water.
Biosolids — Biosolids are nutrient rich organic and highly treated solid materials produced by the
wastewater treatment process. This high-quality product can be recycled as a soil amendment on
farm land or further processed as an earth-like product for commercial and home gardens to improve
and maintain fertile soil and stimulate plant growth.
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) — Projects for repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of assets.
Also includes treatment improvements, additional capacity, and projects for the support facilities.
Coliform bacteria—A group of bacteria found in the intestines of humans and other animals, but also
occasionally found elsewhere used as indicators of sewage pollution. E. coli are the most common
bacteria in wastewater.
Collections system — In wastewater, it is the system of typically underground pipes that receive and
convey sanitary wastewater or storm water.
Certificate of Participation (COP) —A type of financing where an investor purchases a share of the
lease revenues of a program rather than the bond being secured by those revenues.
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
AQMD Air Quality Management District
ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers
BOD Biochemical Oxygen Demand
CARB California Air Resources Board
CASA California Association of Sanitation Agencies
CCTV Closed Circuit Television
CEQA California Environmental Quality Act
CRWQCB California Regional Water Quality Control Board
CWA Clean Water Act
CWEA California Water Environment Association
EIR Environmental Impact Report
EMT Executive Management Team
EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
FOG Fats, Oils, and Grease
FSSD Facilities Support Services Department
gpd Gallons per day
GWR System Groundwater Replenishment System (also called GWRS)
ICS Incident Command System
IERP Integrated Emergency Control Plan
LOS Level of Service
MGD Million gallons per day
NACWA National Association of Clean Water Agencies
NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NWRI National Water Research Institute
O&M Operations and Maintenance
OCCOG Orange County Council of Governments
OCHCA Orange County Health Care Agency
OCSD Orange County Sanitation District
OCWD Orange County Water District
GOBS Ocean Outfall Booster Station
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PCSA Professional Consultant Services Agreement
POTW Publicly Owned Treatment Works
ppm Parts per million
PSA Professional Services Agreement
RFP Request For Proposal
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
RWQCB Regional Water Quality Control Board
SARFPA Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency
SARI Santa Ana River Inceptor
SARWQCB Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board
SAW PA Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority
SCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system
SCAP Southern California Alliance of Publicly Owned Treatment Works
SCAQMD South Coast Air Quality Management District
SOCWA South Orange County Wastewater Authority
SSMP Sanitary Sewer Management Plan
SSO Sanitary Sewer Overflow
SWRCB State Water Resources Control Board
TDS Total Dissolved Solids
TMDL Total Maximum Daily Load
TSS Total Suspended Solids
WDR Waste Discharge Requirements
WEF Water Environment Federation
WERF Water Environment Research Foundation
Activated-sludge process — A secondary biological wastewater treatment process where bacteria
reproduce at a high rate with the introduction of excess air or oxygen, and consume dissolved
nutrients in the wastewater.
Benthos — The community of organisms, such as sea stars, worms and shrimp, which live on, in, or
near the seabed, also know as the benthic zone.
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)—The amount of oxygen used when organic matter undergoes
decomposition by microorganisms. Testing for BOD is done to assess the amount of organic matter in
water.
Biosolids — Biosolids are nutrient rich organic and highly treated solid materials produced by the
wastewater treatment process. This high-quality product can be recycled as a soil amendment on
farm land or further processed as an earth-like product for commercial and home gardens to improve
and maintain fertile soil and stimulate plant growth.
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) — Projects for repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of assets.
Also includes treatment improvements, additional capacity, and projects for the support facilities.
Coliform bacteria—A group of bacteria found in the intestines of humans and other animals, but also
occasionally found elsewhere used as indicators of sewage pollution. E. coli are the most common
bacteria in wastewater.
Collections system — In wastewater, it is the system of typically underground pipes that receive and
convey sanitary wastewater or storm water.
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
Certificate of Participation (COP) -A type of financing where an investor purchases a share of the
lease revenues of a program rather than the bond being secured by those revenues.
Contaminants of Potential Concern (CPC) - Pharmaceuticals, hormones, and other organic
wastewater contaminants.
Dilution to Threshold (D!f) - the dilution at which the majority of the people detect the odor
becomes the D(f for that air sample.
Greenhouse gases - In the order of relative abundance water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane,
nitrous oxide, and ozone gases that are considered the cause of global warming ("greenhouse
effect").
Groundwater Replenishment (GWR) System - A joint water reclamation project that proactively
responds to Southern California's current and future water needs. This joint project between the
Orange County Water District and the Orange County Sanitation District provides 70 million gallons a
day of drinking quality water to replenish the local groundwater supply.
Levels of Service (LOS)-Goals to support environmental and public expectations for performance.
NOMA- N-Nitrosodimethylamine is an N-nitrosoamine suspected cancer-causing agent. It has been
found in the Groundwater Replenishment System process and is eliminated using hydrogen peroxide
with extra ultra-violet treatment.
National Biosolids Partnership (NBP) - An alliance of the National Association of Clean Water
Agencies (NACWA) and Water Environment Federation (WEF), with advisory support from the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). NBP is committed to developing and advancing
environmentally sound and sustainable biosolids management practices that go beyond regulatory
compliance and promote public participation in order to enhance the credibility of local agency
biosolids programs and improved communications that lead to public acceptance.
Plume-A visible or measurable concentration of discharge from a stationary source or fixed facility.
Publicly-owned Treatment Works (POTW)- Municipal wastewater treatment plant.
Santa Ana River Interceptor (SARI) Line - A regional brine line designed to convey 30 million
gallons per day (MGD) of non-reclaimable wastewater from the upper Santa Ana River basin to the
ocean for disposal, after treatment.
Sanitary sewer - Separate sewer systems specifically for the carrying of domestic and industrial
wastewater. Combined sewers carry both wastewater and urban run-off.
South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) - Regional regulatory agency that
develops plans and regulations designed to achieve public health standards by reducing emissions
from business and industry.
Secondary treatment - Biological wastewater treatment, particularly the activated-sludge process,
where bacteria and other microorganisms consume dissolved nutrients in wastewater.
Sludge - Untreated solid material created by the treatment of wastewater.
Total suspended solids (TSS)-The amount of solids floating and in suspension in wastewater.
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
Trickling filter — A biological secondary treatment process in which bacteria and other
microorganisms, growing as slime on the surface of rocks or plastic media, consume nutrients in
wastewater as it trickles over them.
Urban runoff — Water from city streets and domestic properties that carry pollutants into the stone
drains, rivers, lakes, and oceans.
Wastewater—Any water that enters the sanitary sewer.
Watershed —A land area from which water drains to a particular water body. OCSD's service area is
in the Santa Ana River Watershed.