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SPECIAL NOTICE
PUBLIC ATTENDANCE & PARTICIPATION AT PUBLIC MEETINGS
Steering Committee Meeting
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
5:00 p.m.
Your participation is always welcome. OC San offers several ways in which to interact during meetings. You will find information as to these opportunities below. IN-PERSON MEETING ATTENDANCE
You may attend the meeting in-person at the following location: Orange County Sanitation District Headquarters
18480 Bandilier Circle
Fountain Valley, CA 92708 ONLINE MEETING PARTICIPATION
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For any questions and/or concerns, please contact the Clerk of the Board’s office at
714-593-7433. Thank you for your interest in OC San!
April 16, 2025
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING STEERING COMMITTEE
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 – 5:00 P.M.
Headquarters 18480 Bandilier Circle Fountain Valley, CA 92708 ACCESSIBILITY FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC
Your participation is always welcome. Specific information as to how to participate in this meeting is detailed on the Special Notice attached to this agenda. In general, OC San offers several ways in which to interact during this meeting: you may participate in person, join the meeting live via Teams on your computer or similar device or web browser, join the meeting live via telephone, view the meeting online, and/or submit comments for consideration before or during the meeting. The Regular Meeting of the Steering Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District will be held at the above location and in the manner indicated on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
STEERING COMMITTEE & BOARD MEETING DATES
May 28, 2025
June 25, 2025
July 23, 2025
August 27, 2025
September 24, 2025
October 22, 2025
November 19, 2025 *
December 17, 2025 *
January 28, 2026
February 25, 2026
March 25, 2026
April 22, 2026
* Meeting will be held on the third Wednesday of the month
ROLL CALL STEERING COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: April 23, 2025 Time: 5:00 p.m.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS (7) Ryan Gallagher, Board Chair
Jon Dumitru, Board Vice-Chair
Pat Burns, Operations Committee Chair Christine Marick, Administration Committee Chair
Glenn Grandis, Member-At-Large
Chad Wanke, Member-At-Large
John Withers, Member-At-Large
OTHERS Scott Smith, General Counsel
STAFF
Rob Thompson, General Manager
Lorenzo Tyner, Assistant General Manager
Jennifer Cabral, Director of Communications Mike Dorman, Director of Engineering
Laura Maravilla, Director of Human Resources
Riaz Moinuddin, Director of Operations & Maintenance Wally Ritchie, Director of Finance
Lan Wiborg, Director of Environmental Services
Kelly Lore, Clerk of the Board
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Effective 2/11/2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Complete Roster
AGENCY/CITIES ACTIVE DIRECTOR ALTERNATE DIRECTOR
Anaheim
Carlos A. Leon
Ryan Balius
Brea Christine Marick Cecilia Hupp
Buena Park Joyce Ahn Lamiya Hoque
Cypress Scott Minikus Bonnie Peat
Fountain Valley Glenn Grandis Ted Bui
Fullerton Jamie Valencia Shana Charles
Garden Grove Stephanie Klopfenstein Cindy Ngoc Tran
Huntington Beach Pat Burns Gracey Van Der Mark
Irvine Melinda Liu Kathleen Treseder
La Habra Jose Medrano Rose Espinoza
La Palma Debbie Baker Vikesh Patel
Los Alamitos Jordan Nefulda Tanya Doby
Newport Beach Erik Weigand Michelle Barto
Orange Jon Dumitru John Gyllenhammer
Placentia Chad Wanke Ward Smith
Santa Ana Johnathan Ryan Hernandez Jessie Lopez
Seal Beach Lisa Landau Ben Wong
Stanton David Shawver John D. Warren
Tustin Ryan Gallagher Austin Lumbard
Villa Park Jordan Wu Kelly McBride
Sanitary/Water Districts
Costa Mesa Sanitary District Bob Ooten
Art Perry
Midway City Sanitary District Andrew Nguyen Tyler Diep
Irvine Ranch Water District John Withers Dan Ferons
Yorba Linda Water District Tom Lindsey Gene Hernandez
County Areas
Board of Supervisors Doug Chaffee Janet Nguyen
STEERING COMMITTEE
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 - 5:00 PM
Huntington Beach Room
Headquarters
18480 Bandilier Circle
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE DISABLED: If you require any special disability related accommodations,
please contact the Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) 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 OC San's Headquarters located at 18480 Bandilier Circle, Fountain Valley,
California, and on the OC San’s website at www.ocsan.gov not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting date and
time above. All public records relating to each agenda item, including those distributed less than 72 hours
prior to the meeting to a majority of the Board of Directors, are available for public inspection with 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.
MEETING RECORDING: A recording of this meeting is available within 24 hours after adjournment of the
meeting at https://ocsd.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx or by contacting the Clerk of the Board.
NOTICE TO DIRECTORS: To place items on the agenda for a Committee or Board Meeting, the item must be
submitted to the Clerk of the Board: Kelly A. Lore, MMC, (714) 593-7433 / klore@ocsan.gov at least 14 days
before the meeting. For any questions on the agenda, Board members may contact staff at:
General Manager: Rob Thompson, rthompson@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7110
Asst. General Manager: Lorenzo Tyner, ltyner@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7550
Director of Communications: Jennifer Cabral, jcabral@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7581
Director of Engineering: Mike Dorman, mdorman@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7014
Director of Environmental Services: Lan Wiborg, lwiborg@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7450
Director of Finance: Wally Ritchie, writchie@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7570
Director of Human Resources: Laura Maravilla, lmaravilla@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7007
Director of Operations & Maintenance: Riaz Moinuddin, rmoinuddin@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7269
STEERING COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, April 23, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM:
Clerk of the Board
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Your participation is always welcome. Specific information as to how to participate in a meeting is detailed in the
Special Notice attached to this agenda. In general, OC San offers several ways in which to interact during
meetings: you may participate in person, join the meeting live via Teams on your computer or similar device or
web browser, join the meeting live via telephone, view the meeting online, and/or submit comments for
consideration before or during the meeting.
REPORTS:
The Board Chairperson 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.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Consent Calendar Items are considered to be routine and will be enacted, by the Committee, after one motion,
without discussion. Any items withdrawn from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion will be considered in
the regular order of business.
1.2025-4206APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve minutes of the Regular meeting of the Steering Committee held March 26,
2025.
Originator:Kelly Lore
Agenda Report
03-26-2025 Steering Committee Meeting Minutes
Attachments:
2.2025-4247DIGITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT STUDY, PROJECT NO. PS23-04
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
A. Approve an Amended Professional Services Agreement with Black & Veatch
Corporation to provide engineering services for the Digital Asset Management
Study, Project No. PS23-04, for an amount not to exceed $799,917; and
B. Approve a contingency of $79,992 (10%).
Originator:Mike Dorman
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STEERING COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Agenda Report
Amended PSA (redline), PS23-04
Attachments:
NON-CONSENT:
3.2025-4048SELECTION OF HONOR WALL RECIPIENTS
RECOMMENDATION:
A. Approve nominated former employees Brian Bingman, Jim Herberg, Mike
McCarthy, and Yu-Li Tsai as Honor Wall recipients for the year 2025; and
B. Consideration of former Board Member Greg Sebourn, as Honor Wall recipient
for the year 2025.
Originator:Rob Thompson
Agenda Report
Honor Wall Nomination, Brian Bingman
Honor Wall Nomination, Jim Herberg
Honor Wall Nomination, Mike McCarthy
Honor Wall Nomination, Yu-Li Tsai
Honor Wall Nomination, Greg Sebourn
Attachments:
4.2025-4236PAYMENT AGREEMENT FOR CHARGES AND FEES OWED BY
MBV-CA, LLC INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Approve the Payment Agreement for charges owed for user fees with MBV-CA, LLC,
an Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permittee, in the amount of $560,308.71.
Originator:Wally Ritchie
Agenda Report
Payment Agreement, MBV-CA, LLC
Attachments:
INFORMATION ITEMS:
None.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
CLOSED SESSION:
During the course of conducting the business set forth on this agenda as a regular meeting of the Board, the
Chairperson may convene the Board in closed session to consider matters of pending real estate negotiations,
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STEERING COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, April 23, 2025
pending or potential litigation, or personnel matters, pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.8, 54956.9,
54957 or 54957.6, as noted.
Reports relating to (a) purchase and sale of real property; (b) matters of pending or potential litigation; (c)
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 closed session and are
not available for public inspection. At such time the Board takes final action on any of these subjects, the minutes
will reflect all required disclosures of information.
CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION.
CS-1 2025-4229CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54957.6
RECOMMENDATION: Convene in Closed Session:
Designated Representatives: General Manager Robert Thompson, Assistant General
Manager Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Human Resources Laura Maravilla, and Chief
Negotiator Laura Kalty.
Employee Organizations: (3)
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 501; Orange County Employees
Association; and the Supervisory and Professional Management Group.
Agenda Report
Steering CS Memo re Labor 04-23-25
Attachments:
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:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE MEETING:
At this time Directors may request staff to place an item on a future agenda.
ADJOURNMENT:
Adjourn the meeting until the Regular Meeting of the Steering Committee on May 28, 2025 at
5:00 p.m.
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STEERING COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Headquarters
18480 Bandilier Circle
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2025-4206 Agenda Date:4/23/2025 Agenda Item No:1.
FROM:Robert Thompson, General Manager
Originator: Kelly A. Lore, Clerk of the Board
SUBJECT:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve minutes of the Regular meeting of the Steering Committee held March 26, 2025.
BACKGROUND
In accordance with the Board of Directors Rules of Procedure,an accurate record of each meeting
will be provided to the Directors for subsequent approval at the following meeting.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
·Resolution No. OC SAN 24-09
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OC San website (www.ocsan.gov)with the complete agenda
package:
·March 26, 2025 Steering Committee meeting minutes
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Minutes for the
STEERING COMMITTEE
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
5:00 PM
Huntington Beach Room
Headquarters
18480 Bandilier Circle
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Steering Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District was
called to order by Board Chairman Ryan Gallagher on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 5:00
p.m. in the Orange County Sanitation District Headquarters.
ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM:
The Clerk of the Board declared a quorum present as follows:
PRESENT:Ryan Gallagher, Jon Dumitru, Pat Burns, Glenn Grandis, Christine
Marick, Chad Wanke and John Withers
ABSENT:None
STAFF PRESENT: Rob Thompson, General Manager; Lorenzo Tyner, Assistant General
Manager; Jennifer Cabral, Director of Communications; Mike Dorman, Director of
Engineering; Laura Maravilla, Director of Human Resources; Riaz Moinuddin, Director of
Operations and Maintenance; Wally Ritchie, Director of Finance; Lan Wiborg, Director of
Environmental Services; Kelly Lore, Clerk of the Board; Mortimer Caparas; Jackie Castro;
Raul Cuellar; Martin Dix; Thys DeVries; Justin Fenton; Al Garcia; Vianey Sorto-Gaona; Rob
Michaels; Loc Tran; Thomas Vu; Kevin Work; Sammady Yi; and Ruth Zintzun were present in
the Huntington Beach Room.
OTHERS PRESENT: Scott Smith, General Counsel; Jason Baltimore, Associate Counsel,
Best Best & Krieger LLP; and Laura Drottz Kalty, Special Counsel, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
were present in the Huntington Beach Room.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
REPORTS:
Chair Gallagher and General Manager Rob Thompson did not provide reports.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2025-4175
Originator: Kelly Lore
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STEERING COMMITTEE Minutes March 26, 2025
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve minutes of the Regular meeting of the Steering Committee held February 26,
2025.
AYES:Ryan Gallagher, Jon Dumitru, Pat Burns, Glenn Grandis, Christine
Marick, Chad Wanke and John Withers
NOES:None
ABSENT:None
ABSTENTIONS:None
NON-CONSENT:
None.
INFORMATION ITEMS:
None.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
None.
CLOSED SESSION:
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS
54956.9(d)(1), 54957.6 & 54957(a)(1).
The Committee convened in closed session at 5:02 p.m. Confidential minutes of the Closed
Sessions have been prepared in accordance with the above Government Code Sections and
are maintained by the Clerk of the Board in the Official Book of Confidential Minutes of Board
and Committee Closed Session meetings.
CS-1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE EXISTING LITIGATION -
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1)
2025-4044
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION:
Number of Cases: 1
Case Name Unspecified: (case was filed under seal and disclosure would violate
confidentiality provisions under the False Claims Act)
CS-2 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54957.6
2025-4162
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION:
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Designated Representatives: General Manager Robert Thompson, Assistant General
Manager Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Human Resources Laura Maravilla, and Chief
Negotiator Laura Kalty.
Employee Organizations: (3)
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 501; Orange County Employees
Association; and the Supervisory and Professional Management Group.
CS-3 THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES - GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54957(a)(1)
2025-4136
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION:
Conference with Information Technology Systems & Operations Manager regarding
cyber security.
RECONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION.
The Committee reconvened in regular session at 5:49 p.m.
CONSIDERATION OF ACTION, IF ANY, ON MATTERS CONSIDERED IN CLOSED
SESSION:
General Counsel Scott Smith did not provide a report.
OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF
ANY:
None.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE MEETING:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Gallagher declared the meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m. to the next Regular Steering
Committee meeting to be held on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Submitted by:
__________________
Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board
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STEERING COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Headquarters
18480 Bandilier Circle
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2025-4247 Agenda Date:4/23/2025 Agenda Item No:2.
FROM:Robert Thompson, General Manager
Originator: Mike Dorman, Director of Engineering
SUBJECT:
DIGITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT STUDY, PROJECT NO. PS23-04
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
A. Approve an Amended Professional Services Agreement with Black & Veatch Corporation to
provide engineering services for the Digital Asset Management Study, Project No. PS23-04,
for an amount not to exceed $799,917; and
B. Approve a contingency of $79,992 (10%).
BACKGROUND
The Orange County Sanitation District (OC San)has an asset management program that aligns with
our Strategic Plan and supports the budgeting process.The mission of OC San’s asset management
program is to ensure OC San’s infrastructure is safe and reliable to meet our level of service goals
and permit compliance obligations.
As part of this program,the Engineering Department’s Asset Management Team develops an annual
Asset Management Plan (AMP).The AMP presents key issues and concerns within Reclamation
Plant Nos.1 and 2 and throughout the collection system.The AMP summarizes the condition and
remaining useful life of OC San’s major assets,and documents the short-,medium-,and long-term
plan for each area.The annual update of the AMP ensures the mission,key objectives,and goals of
the program are being met.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
·Maintain a proactive asset management program
·Maintain a culture of improving efficiency to reduce the cost to provide the current service level
or standard
·24/7/365 treatment plant reliability
·Protect OC San assets
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PROBLEM
Developing the AMP involves collecting and analyzing data from multiple resources including the
computerized maintenance management software (Maximo®),the process control software,major
equipment dashboards,condition assessment reports,and condition monitoring reports.Collecting
the asset information to produce a robust and comprehensive AMP takes considerable time and
resources much of which cannot be currently automated.Additionally,project prioritization and timing
are currently based on estimating assets’remaining useful life (RUL)and does not necessarily
consider risk or consequence of failure.Further developing this will improve the Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) and small project delivery planning processes.
After the Board of Directors meeting of March 26,2025,it was discovered that the original request for
proposal scope of work was inadvertently included with the Agreement instead of the negotiated
scope of work.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
Conduct a study to enhance asset tracking,develop business intelligence (BI)solutions,and create a
robust risk assessment framework.The study will produce a comprehensive digital and dynamic
asset management program supported by Power BI dashboards and a risk assessment framework
that will allow more accurate asset health and RUL estimations,improve collaboration and decision
making, and better optimize project planning.
The amended agreement is being brought back to the Board of Directors for final approval.
TIMING CONCERNS
Initiating this study now is critical to improving the efficiency and quality of the asset management
program and will improve long range planning of OC San’s CIP and small project delivery.
RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION
Not proceeding with this study will limit the ability of OC San’s Asset Engineers to leverage more
information systems to spot trends and manage risk for OC San’s asset management program to
further improve asset reliability and performance,reduce operations and maintenance costs,and
optimize internal resource utilization.
Without approval of the amended agreement,this study cannot proceed.There is no change to the
dollar amount.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
N/A
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Consultant Selection:
OC San advertised for proposals for Digital Asset Management Study,Project No.PS23-04 on
August 28,2024.The following evaluation criteria were described in the RFP and used to determine
the most qualified Consultant.
Criterion Weighting
Project Understanding and Approach 40%
Related Project Experience 35%
Project Team and Staff Qualifications 25%
Ten proposals were received on October 8,2024,and evaluated in accordance with the evaluation
process set forth in OC San’s Purchasing Ordinance by a pre-selected Evaluation Team consisting of
OC San staff;one Engineering Supervisor,one Senior Engineer,and One Maintenance
Superintendent.The Evaluation Team also included one non-voting representative from the
Contracts Administration Division.
The Evaluation Team scored the proposal on the established criteria as summarized in the table
below:
Proposer Project
Understanding
and Approach
(Max. 40 Points)
Related
Project
Experience
(Max. 35
Points)
Project Team
and Staff
Qualifications
(Max. 25 Points)
Total
Score
(Max. 100
Points)
Arcadis US Inc.29 23 18 70
Arup North America Inc.20 9 10 39
Black & Veatch Corporation 32 27 20 79
GHD Inc.24 20 15 59
Hazen & Sawyer 33 27 18 78
HDR Engineering Inc.28 26 19 73
Kennedy/Jenks Consultants 25 23 15 63
Mott MacDonald 17 11 11 39
Procon Consulting LLC 17 9 9 35
Stantec Consulting Services
Inc.
23 21 16 60
Based on this scoring,four Consultants were shortlisted for interview on November 20,2024.
Following the interview,each member of the Evaluation Team scored the Consultants based on both
the proposals and interviews using the evaluation criteria and weighting described above.Black &
Veatch Corporation was selected as the most qualified Consultant based on the final scores
presented below.
Proposer Reviewer Total
Score
(Max. 100
Points)
1 2 3
Arcadis US Inc.70 70 74 72
Black & Veatch Corporation 90 90 80 87
Hazen & Sawyer 78 67 71 73
HDR Engineering Inc.84 84 80 83
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Proposer Reviewer Total
Score
(Max. 100
Points)
1 2 3
Arcadis US Inc.70 70 74 72
Black & Veatch Corporation 90 90 80 87
Hazen & Sawyer 78 67 71 73
HDR Engineering Inc.84 84 80 83
Black &Veatch Corporation had the highest ranked project understanding and approach,a
comprehensive list of relevant projects including several in Southern California,and a highly qualified
project team that performed well during the interview.
Review of Fee Proposal and Negotiations:
Proposals were accompanied by sealed fee proposals.In accordance with OC San’s Purchasing
Ordinance,the fee proposal of only the highest-ranked firm was opened after approval by the
Director of Engineering, based on the Evaluation Committee’s recommendation.
Staff conducted negotiations with Black &Veatch Corporation to clarify the requirements of the scope
of work,the assumptions used for the estimated level of effort,and the proposed approach to meet
the goals and objectives of the project.During the negotiations and discussions,it was agreed to
include optional TASK 1.3 Reformatting Asset Registries in the study to improve the efficiency of the
work and improve accuracy of the final delivered digital product.
Original Fee
Proposal
Negotiated Fee
Total Hours 3,599 3,612
Total Fee $769,807 $799,917
During contract negotiations,Black &Veatch Corporation identified a clerical error in the hourly rate
for one of their technical leads,resulting in an initial fee adjustment to $806,507.As discussions
progressed,adjustments were made to the level of effort based on a more refined understanding of
the project scope.This resulted in increased hours for some tasks and reductions for others.
Ultimately,the final negotiated agreement reflects a slight increase in total labor hours compared to
the initial fee proposal.The Consultant team provided an updated organizational chart to more
accurately reflect project team roles and responsibilities that is consistent with the revised cost matrix
and fee proposal.Additionally,Black &Veatch Corporation agreed to cap the hourly rate for their
principal-in-charge and reduce their overhead rate from 96.41%to 91.72%for consistency with other
OC San agreements.
The Consultant’s fringe and overhead costs,which factor into the billing rate,have been
substantiated.The contract profit is 8.87%,which is based on an established formula based on OC
San’s standard design agreements.Staff is requesting a 10 percent contingency to address potential
revisions as the planning study progresses.
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Based on the above,staff has determined that the final negotiated fee is fair and reasonable for the
project.
CEQA
N/A
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
This request complies with the authority levels of OC San’s Purchasing Ordinance.This item has
been budgeted (Budget FY 2024-25 and 2025-26,Section 8,Page 53,Planning Studies Program (M-
Studies)) and the budget is sufficient for the recommended action.
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OC San website (www.ocsan.gov)with the complete agenda
package:
·Amended Professional Services Agreement (redline)
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PSA PROJECT NO. PS23-04
Revised 073024 DIGITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT STUDY
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
This PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT, (hereinafter referred to as “Agreement”), is made and entered into to be effective the 23rd day of April, 2025, by and between the ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, (hereinafter referred to as "OC
SAN"), and Black & Veatch Corporation, (hereinafter referred to as "CONSULTANT"). OC SAN and CONSULTANT are referred to herein collectively as the "Parties" or individually as a "Party."
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, OC SAN desires to engage CONSULTANT for a Digital Asset Mangement Study, Project No. PS23-04 to provide professional services for the development of a digital plan that will enhance the sharing and analysis of asset data and improve decision making; 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, OC SAN 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 «BoardMeetingDate» the Board of Directors, by
Minute Order, accepted the recommendation of the Operations Committee to approve this Agreement.
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 thoseproject elements outlined in the Scope of Work attached hereto as Attachment “A", andby this reference made a part of this Agreement.
A.The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for the professional quality, technicalaccuracy, and completeness and coordination of the work and services furnishedby the CONSULTANT under this Agreement, including the work performed by its
subconsultants (Subconsultants). Where approval by OC SAN is indicated, it isunderstood to be conceptual approval only and does not relieve theCONSULTANT of responsibility for complying with all applicable laws,
regulations, codes, industry standards, and liability for damages caused byerrors, omissions, noncompliance with industry standards, and/or negligence onthe part of the CONSULTANT or its Subconsultants.
B.CONSULTANT is responsible for the quality of work prepared under thisAgreement and shall ensure that all work is performed to the highest industry
standards for clarity, uniformity, and completeness. CONSULTANT shall timelyrespond to all of OC SAN’s questions, comments, suggestions, corrections, andrecommendations. All comments from OC SAN, or its agent, shall be
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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 OC SAN 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. OC SAN 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 OC SAN CAD Manual. Conversion of CADD work from any other non-standard CADD format to OC SAN format shall not be acceptable
in lieu of this requirement. Electronic files shall conform to OC SAN specifications. Any changes to these
specifications by the CONSULTANT are subject to review and require advance written approval of OC SAN. Electronic files shall be subject to an acceptance period of 30 calendar days during which OC SAN 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 OC SAN.
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 OC SAN, its agents and employees. Neither the documents nor their contents shall be released to any third party without the prior written consent of OC SAN. 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 OC SAN, or (b) subsequently becomes publicly known to the CONSULTANT other than through disclosure by OC SAN.
F. “OC SAN shall furnish the CONSULTANT available studies, reports and other data pertinent to the CONSULTANT’s service; obtain or authorize the
CONSULTANT to obtain or provide additional reports and data as required; furnish to the CONSULTANT services of others required for the performance of the CONSULTANT’s services hereunder and the CONSULTANT shall be entitled to use and rely upon all such information and services provided by OC SAN or others in performing the CONSULTANT’s services under this AGREEMENT.” G. “CONSULTANT shall not be responsible for delays caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including, but not limited to (1) strikes, lockouts,
work slowdowns or stoppages or accidents, and (2) acts of God. Without limiting the above, while CONSULTANT has made reasonable efforts to incorporate into
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its plan for the Project any known current project impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, CONSULTANT has not accounted for, and is not responsible nor
liable for, unknown future changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including, without limitation, additional restrictions by government agencies or others (such as the availability of the site for access or client or consultant staff or others) to
the extent they delay or otherwise impact the Project. In that event, CONSULTANT will notify OC SAN and Consultant shall be entitled to reasonable and equitable adjustment to the contract schedule and price to account for such
impacts. The parties shall negotiate such changes in good faith to equitably address any such unexpected impacts.”
2. COMPENSATION Total compensation shall be paid to CONSULTANT for the services in accordance with the following provisions: A. Total Compensation
Total compensation shall be in an amount not to exceed Seven Hundred Ninety-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Seventeen Dollars ($799,917). 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, OC SAN 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 OC SAN, CONSULTANT shall provide OC SAN 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, OC SAN
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.
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As a portion of the total compensation to be paid to CONSULTANT and
Subconsultants, OC SAN shall pay profit for all services rendered by CONSULTANT and Subconsultants for this project according to Attachment “E” - Fee Proposal.
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 “K” – Minor Subconsultant Hourly Rate Schedule and as specified in the Scope of Work. OC SAN 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
OC SAN 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. OC SAN shall also pay to CONSULTANT actual costs for equipment rentals, leases or purchases with prior approval of OC SAN. Upon request, CONSULTANT shall provide to OC SAN 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. Other Direct Costs
Other Direct Costs incurred by CONSULTANT and its Contractor due to modifications to the Scope of Work resulting from field investigations and field
work required by the Agreement. These items may include special equipment, test equipment and tooling and other materials and services not previously identified. Refer to attachment “D” Allowable Direct Costs for payment
information.
H. Reimbursable Direct Costs OC SAN 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 OC SAN can be
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found on the U.S. General Service Administration website at https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates.
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. OC SAN 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 OC SAN any excess reimbursements after the reimbursement has been paid by OC SAN.
Travel and travel arrangements – Any travel involving airfare, overnight stays or multiple day attendance must be approved by OC SAN in advance.
Local Travel is considered travel by the CONSULTANT within OC SAN 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 OC SAN for local travel. However, under certain circumstances overnight stay may be allowed at the discretion of OC SAN 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 OC SAN. 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.
I. Limitation of Costs
If, at any time, CONSULTANT estimates the cost of performing the services described in CONSULTANT’s Proposal will exceed seventy-five percent (75%) of
the not-to-exceed amount of the Agreement, including approved additional compensation, CONSULTANT shall notify OC SAN 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 OC SAN’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 OC SAN
that the services cannot be completed within the authorized not-to-exceed amount is a material breach of this Agreement.
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3. REALLOCATION OF TOTAL COMPENSATION
OC SAN, 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, in a format acceptable to OC SAN. CONSULTANT shall warrant and certify the accuracy of these costs and provide all support documentation required by OC SAN. 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 OC SAN. 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 8) budget status and amount remaining.
Such requests shall be accompanied by such supporting data as may be required by OC SAN.
Upon approval of such payment request by OC SAN, payment shall be made to
CONSULTANT as soon as practicable of one hundred percent (100%) of the invoiced amount on a per task basis. If OC SAN determines that the work under this AGREEMENT, or any specified task hereunder, is incomplete and that the amount of payment is in excess of: i. The amount considered by OC SAN’s Director of Engineering to be adequate for the protection of OC SAN; or ii. The percentage of the work accomplished for each task.
OC SAN may, at the discretion of the Director of Engineering, retain an amount
equal to that which ensures that the total amount paid to that date does not exceed the percentage of the completed work for each task 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 task basis. In the event OC SAN'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, OC SAN shall have the right to withhold any scheduled proportionate profit payment.
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D. Upon satisfactory completion by CONSULTANT of the work called for under the terms of this Agreement, and upon acceptance of such work by OC SAN,
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.
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 OC SAN a release of all claims against OC SAN 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 OC SAN 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 OC SAN 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
OC SAN; (c) conspires to defraud OC SAN by getting a false claim allowed or paid by OC SAN; (d) knowingly makes, uses, or causes to be made or used a false record or statement to conceal, avoid, or decrease an obligation to OC SAN;
or (e) is a beneficiary of an inadvertent submission of a false claim to OC SAN, and fails to disclose the false claim to OC SAN within a reasonable time after discovery of the false claim.
5. PREVAILING WAGES
A. 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 et 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 OC SAN and/or general public upon request, provided the public request is made through OC SAN, 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(e).
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 OC SAN. OC SAN’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. OC SAN 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 OC SAN.
ii. Insurers must have an “A-” Policyholder’s Rating, or better, and Financial Rating of at least Class VIII, or better, in accordance with the most current
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A.M. Best’s Guide Rating. However, OC SAN will accept State Compensation Insurance Fund, for the required policy of Workers’
Compensation Insurance subject to OC SAN’s option to require a change in insurer in the event the State Fund financial rating is decreased below “B”. Further, OC SAN 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 OC SAN 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: One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence with Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate. If aggregate limits apply separately to this contract (as evidenced by
submission of ISO form CG 25 03 or 25 04), then the aggregate limit may be equivalent to the per occurrence limit. Said insurance shall include coverage for the following hazards: premises-operations, vicarious liability (for this
Agreement), products liability/completed operations (including any product manufactured or assembled), broad form property damage, vicarious liability, independent contractors liability, personal and advertising injury, mobile
equipment, vicarious liability, 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 OC SAN 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. Where
permitted by law, CONSULTANT 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 OC
SAN, its or their officers, agents, or employees, and any other consultant, contractor, or subcontractor performing work or rendering services on behalf of OC SAN in connection with the planning, development, and construction of the project. In all its insurance coverages related to the work, CONSULTANT shall include clauses providing that each insurer shall waive all of its rights of recovery by subrogation against OC SAN, its or their officers, agents, or employees, or any other consultant, contractor, or subcontractor performing work or rendering services at the project. Where permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall require
similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its Subconsultants 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.
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C. Umbrella Excess Liability The minimum limits of general liability and automobile 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 automobile liability. D. Automobile/Vehicle Liability Insurance The CONSULTANT 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 limit of liability coverage: combined single limit of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000). A statement on an insurance certificate will not be accepted in lieu of the actual additional insured endorsement. E. Drone Liability Insurance If a drone will be used, drone liability insurance must be maintained by CONSULTANT in the amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) in a form acceptable by OC SAN.
F. Workers’ 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 workers’ compensation
insurance shall be endorsed to provide for a waiver of subrogation in favor of OC SAN. 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.
G. 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
CONSULTANT during the course of performing services under the term of this
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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 OC SAN a certificate of insurance in a form acceptable to OC SAN 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. H. Cyber Liability Insurance
CONSULTANT shall maintain in full force and effect, throughout the term of this Agreement, cyber liability insurance coverage in an amount of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) with limits in accordance with the provisions of this
paragraph. Coverage shall be sufficiently broad to respond to the duties and obligations as is undertaken by CONSULTANT in this Agreement and shall include, but not be limited to, claims involving infringement of intellectual
property, including but not limited to infringement of copyright, trademark, trade dress, invasion of privacy violations, information theft, damage to or destruction or alteration of electronic information, release of private or confidential
information (including but not limited to personally identifiable information), extortion and network security liability arising from the unauthorized use of, access to, or tampering with computer systems or from the introduction of a
computer virus into or otherwise causing damage to CONSULTANT or OC SAN’s computer system or network and the data, programs, and software. Such policy shall cover costs associated with restoring, updating, or replacing data, as well as costs associated with a privacy breach. If the policy of insurance is maintained on a “claims made” basis, CONSULTANT shall maintain such coverage for an additional three (3) years following termination or expiration of this Agreement.
CONSULTANT shall provide to OC SAN a certificate of insurance in a form acceptable to OC SAN indicating any 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.
I. Proof of Coverage The CONSULTANT shall furnish OC SAN with original certificates and
amendatory endorsements effecting coverage. Said certificates and endorsements shall conform to the requirements herein stated. All certificates
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and endorsements are to be received and approved by OC SAN before work commences. “CONSULTANT shall provide OC SAN with copies of its insurance
certificates and amendatory endorsements affecting coverage. Confidential information may be redacted from said policies, provided that verification of coverage, name of carriers and agent/broker 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 or other equivalent certificate of insurance form
• Additional Insurance (General Liability)
The combination of (ISO Forms) CG 20 10 and CG 20 37
All other additional insured endorsements must be submitted for approval by OC SAN, and OC SAN may reject alternatives that provide different or
less coverage to OC SAN.
• Additional Insured (Automobile Liability)
Submit endorsement provided by carrier for OC SAN approval.
• Waiver of Subrogation Submit workers’ compensation waiver of
subrogation endorsement provided by carrier for OC SAN approval.
• Cancellation Notice No endorsement is required. However, CONSULTANT is responsible for notifying OC SAN of any pending or actual insurance policy cancellation, as described in Article I. Cancellation and Policy Change Notice, below.
J. Cancellation and Policy Change Notice
The CONSULTANT is required to notify OC SAN in writing of any insurance
cancellation notice it receives or other knowledge of pending or actual insurance
policy cancellation within two (2) working days of receipt of such notice or
acquisition of such knowledge. Additionally, the CONSULTANT is required to
notify OC SAN in writing of any change in the terms of insurance, including
reduction in coverage or increase in deductible/SIR, within two (2) working days
of receipt of such notice or knowledge of same.
Said notices shall be mailed to OC SAN at: ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
18480 Bandilier Circle
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Attention: Contracts, Purchasing & Materials Management Division
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K. Primary Insurance
The general and automobile liability policies shall contain a “Primary and Non-Contributory” clause. Any other insurance maintained by OC SAN shall be excess and not contributing with the insurance provided by CONSULTANT. L. Separation of Insured
The general and automobile liability policies shall contain a “Separation of Insureds” clause.
M. 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. N. Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions
Any deductible and/or self-insured retention must be declared to OC SAN on the certificate of insurance. All deductibles and/or self-insured retentions require
approval by OC SAN. At the option of OC SAN, either: the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductible or self-insured retention as respects OC SAN; or the CONSULTANT shall provide a financial guarantee satisfactory to OC SAN
guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses. OC SAN will not invoke the option expressed in this paragraph unless it has reasonable cause to question CONSULTANT’s financial
strength.” O. Defense Costs
The general and automobile 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. P. 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. Q. Limits Are Minimums
If the CONSULTANT maintains higher limits than any minimums shown above, then OC SAN requires and shall be entitled to coverage for the higher limits
maintained by CONSULTANT.
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9. SCOPE CHANGES
In the event of a change in the Scope of Work or other terms in the AGREEMENT, as requested by OC SAN, 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. CONSULTANT hereby agrees to use any and all procedures, programs, and systems required by OC SAN to process and execute such Amendment(s), including, but not limited to, computer programs and systems.
10. PROJECT TEAM AND SUBCONSULTANTS
CONSULTANT shall provide to OC SAN, 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 OC SAN.
11. ENGINEERING REGISTRATION
The CONSULTANT's 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. OC SAN 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 OC SAN determines are necessary to discover and verify that the CONSULTANT is in compliance with all requirements under this Agreement. The CONSULTANT shall include OC SAN’s right as described above, in any and
all of their subcontracts, and shall ensure that these rights are binding upon all Subconsultants. B. OC SAN retains the right to examine CONSULTANT’s books, records, documents and any other evidence of procedures and practices that OC SAN 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.
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C. CONSULTANT shall maintain complete and accurate records in accordance with generally accepted industry standard practices and OC SAN’s policy. The
CONSULTANT shall make available to OC SAN for review and audit, all project related accounting records and documents, and any other financial data within 15 days after receipt of notice from OC SAN. Upon OC SAN’s request, the
CONSULTANT shall submit exact duplicates of originals of all requested records to OC SAN. If an audit is performed, CONSULTANT shall ensure that a qualified employee of the CONSULTANT will be available to assist OC SAN’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 OC SAN. 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 18480 Bandilier Circle Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Attention: Irene Green Copy: Nasrin Nasrollahi, Project Manager CONSULTANT:
Black & Veatch Corporation Matthew Thomas, PE
220 Commerce, Suite 200 Irvine, CA 92602
All communication regarding the Scope of Work, will be addressed to the Project Manager. Direction from other OC SAN staff must be approved in writing by OC SAN’s Project Manager prior to action from the CONSULTANT.
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15. TERMINATION
OC SAN 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 OC SAN at the address listed in Section 14 - NOTICES.
16. DOCUMENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS
The documents and study materials for this Project shall become the property of OC SAN upon the termination or completion of the work. CONSULTANT agrees to furnish
to OC SAN 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 OC SAN.
17. COMPLIANCE
A. Labor
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.
B. Air Pollution CONSULTANT and its subconsultants and subcontractors shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local air pollution control laws and regulations.
C. Iran Contracting Act
CONSULTANT and its subconsultants and subcontractors shall comply with the Iran Contracting Act of 2010 (Public Contract Code sections 2200-2208).
D. California Air Resources Board Mobile Source Regulations CONSULTANT and its subconsultants and subcontractors shall comply with the
following California Air Resources Board Mobile Source Regulations:
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• Advanced Clean Fleet (ACF): 13 CCR 2013-2013.4; 13 CCR 2015-2015.6
• Truck & Bus Regulation (T&B): 13 CCR 2025
• Clean Truck Check (CTC): 13 CCR 2195-2199.1
• Off-Road Diesel Amendments (ORD): 13 CCR 2449-2449.2 18. AGREEMENT EXECUTION AUTHORIZATION
Both OC SAN 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.
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, OC SAN informs CONSULTANT that any part of the services fails to meet those standards, CONSULTANT shall, within the time prescribed by OC SAN, 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 OC SAN, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld), protect and hold harmless OC SAN
and all of OC SAN’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 CONSULTANT’s fees and costs and OC SAN’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
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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.
CONSULTANT’s liability for indemnification hereunder is in addition to any liability CONSULTANT may have to OC SAN 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 OC SAN 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. COMPLIANCE WITH OC SAN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
CONSULTANT shall comply with all OC SAN policies and procedures including the Contractor Safety Standards, as applicable, all of which may be amended from time to time.
25. CLOSEOUT
When OC SAN determines that all work authorized under the Agreement is fully complete and that OC SAN requires no further work from CONSULTANT, or the Agreement is otherwise terminated or expires in accordance with the terms of the Agreement, OC SAN 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, OC SAN 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 OC SAN. 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 OC SAN (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 OC SAN 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 OC SAN 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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27. CONSULTANT’s OPINIONS OF COST “OC SAN acknowledges that construction estimates, financial analyses and feasibility
projections are subject to many influences including, but not limited to, price of labor and materials, unknown or latent conditions of existing equipment or structures, and time or quality of performance by third parties. OC SAN acknowledges that such influences may
not be precisely forecasted and are beyond the control of CONSULTANT and that actual costs incurred may vary substantially from the estimates prepared by CONSULTANT. CONSULTANT does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of construction or
development cost estimates. Notwithstanding the forgoing, CONSULTANT shall perform its services in accordance with the standard of care set forth in Section 1 of this Agreement.”
THIS SECTION INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed in the name of OC SAN and CONSULTANT by their respective duly authorized officers as of the day and year first written
above. CONSULTANT: BLACK & VEATCH CORPORATION
By _______________________________ _________________ Date
__________________________________________________ Printed Name & Title ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
By _______________________________ _________________ Ryan P. Gallagher Date
Board Chairman
By _______________________________ _________________ Kelly A. Lore Date Clerk of the Board By _______________________________ _________________
Kevin Work Date Purchasing & Contracts Manager
Attachments: Attachment “A” – Scope of Work and Exhibits 1, 2 & 3 Attachment “B” – Labor Hour Matrix
Attachment “C” – Not Attached Attachment “D” – Allowable Direct Costs Attachment “E” – Fee Proposal - Final
Attachment “F” – Not Used Attachment “G” – Not Attached Attachment “H” – Not Used
Attachment “I” – Cost Matrix and Summary - Final Attachment “J” – Not Attached Attachment “K” – Not Attached (none utilized) Attachment “L” – Contractor Safety Standards (Revision 11) Attachment “M” – Not Attached IG:ms
ATTACHMENT “A”
SCOPE OF WORK
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ATTACHMENT "A" SCOPE OF WORK
Digital Asset Management Plan Project No. PS23-04
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. SUMMARY .......................................................................................................................................... 2
II. BACKGROUND AND GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION ................................................... 2
BACKGROUND ........................................................................................................................... 2 GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION .................................................................................... 2
III. PROJECT SCHEDULE ...................................................................................................................... 3
IV. PROJECT EXECUTION ................................................................................................................... 3
TASK 1 – Review Asset Registries and Recommend Improvements ...................................... 3 Task 1.1 – Improvement Opportunities ............................................................................. 3 Task 1.2 – Database Management ..................................................................................... 4 Task 1.3 – Reformatting Asset Registries - Optional ........................................................ 5 TASK 2 – Develop Risk Assessment Framework ...................................................................... 5 Task 2.1. Consequence Of Failure .................................................................................... 6
Task 2.2. Risk Score .......................................................................................................... 6 Task 2.3. Implementation Of Risk Assessment Framework ............................................. 6 TASK 3 – Design Asset Management and Maintenance Dashboards ..................................... 7
Task 3.1 – Dashboard Development ................................................................................. 7 Task 3.2 – Dashboard Implementation .............................................................................. 7 TASK 4 - Identify Future Am Program Improvement Opportunities .................................... 8 TASK 5 – Prepare Final Report ................................................................................................. 8 TASK 6 – Project Management .................................................................................................. 9 Task 6.1 Project Management Progress Meetings ............................................................ 9
Task 6.2 Project Schedule ................................................................................................. 9 Task 6.3 Progress Reports ................................................................................................. 9 Task 6.4 Project Invoices ................................................................................................ 10 TASK 7 – Meetings And Workshops ........................................................................................ 10 TASK 8 – Quality Control ......................................................................................................... 12
V. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................ 12
GENERAL .................................................................................................................................. 12 Working Hours ................................................................................................................ 12 Software .......................................................................................................................... 12
EXHIBITS ................................................................................................................................................ 14
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I. SUMMARY
Provide professional engineering services to develop a Digital Asset Management Plan for the Orange County Sanitation District.
II. BACKGROUND AND GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION
BACKGROUND
In 2019, OC SAN re-structured its organization and created an asset management team
comprised of a core team of Asset Engineers (AE) to be the “ambassadors” for their assigned areas. The AEs track all major, critical assets (both linear and vertical types) in Excel files called “Asset Registries.” Information in the Registries include project numbers of asset
installation, year of installation, location-based unique identifiers (Loop Tag Number), condition details and estimates of remaining useful life (RUL).
The AEs work with the O&M area teams to keep asset registry information up-to-date,
investigate asset issues, resolve problems, understand the condition of all major assets, and develop short-term to long-term plans for those assets. The main delivery for the Asset Management Team is an annual Asset Management Plan (AMP) which in part summarizes the monthly presentations given to the Asset Management Council (AMC). These presentations include a summary of condition scorings for the major assets, key issues or concerns for the area, and recommended short-, medium- and long-term (or 1-, 5- and 10-year) plans to ensure OC SAN assets will operate reliably to deliver the required level of service at the lowest lifecycle cost with an acceptable level of risk.
The following information is provided as an example for the asset registries, AMC presentations and 2023 AMP:
• Asset registries for all process areas at Plant Nos. 1 and 2, and pump stations (See Exhibit 1 for examples),
• Presentations to the monthly AMC (See Exhibit 2 for examples),
• 2023 AMP (Exhibit 3).
GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This project will improve OC SAN’s asset management program by improving the asset registries, incorporating business intelligence (BI) solutions and creating a risk assessment framework. The project will take existing information collected and developed by the OC SAN
AEs, available Maximo maintenance reports, financial data, and GIS based information to produce a digital asset management program that includes informative PowerBI dashboards, and a framework for risk-based decision making based on the assets’ criticality and
consequence of failure. A digital asset management program will enhance the sharing and analysis of asset data and improve decision making.
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III.PROJECT SCHEDULETable 1 lists the time frames associated with each major project deliverable and with OC SAN’s review and approval of those deliverables. CONSULTANT shall comply with the deadlines indicated in that table.
Table 1 – Project Milestones and Deadlines
MILESTONE DEADLINE
Kickoff Meeting The kickoff meeting will be scheduled to coincide with the Project Notice to Proceed (NTP).
Submit draft Technical Memorandum 1 (TM 1) 80 workdays from the Project NTP.
OC SAN Review of draft TM 1 10 workdays from receipt of Draft TM 1
Submit draft Technical Memorandum 2 (TM 2) 805 workdays from receipt of OC SAN comments on draft TM 1. OC SAN Review of draft TM 2 10 workdays from receipt of Draft TM 2
Submit draft Technical Memorandum 3
(TM 3)
70110 workdays from receipt of
OC SAN comments on draft TM 2.
OC SAN Review of draft TM 3 10 workdays from receipt of Draft TM 3
Submit draft Technical Memorandum 4
(TM 4)
5030 workdays from receipt of
OC SAN comments on draft TM 3. OC SAN Review of draft TM 4 10 workdays from receipt of Draft TM 4
Submit Draft Project Report 305 workdays from receipt of
OC SAN comments on draft TM 3. OC SAN Review of draft Project Report 15 workdays from receipt of draft Project Report
Submit Final Project Report 20 workdays from receipt of OC SAN comments on draft Project Report.
OC SAN will consider an alternative CONSULTANT-proposed schedule provided it is
consistent with OC SAN resources and schedule constraints and adds value to OC SAN.
IV.PROJECT EXECUTION
TASK 1 – Review Asset Registries and Recommend Improvements
Task 1.1 – Improvement Opportunities
OC SAN AEs maintain 35 asset registries in MS Excel format for Plant Nos. 1 and 2, and pump stations. These registries track major civil, mechanical, structural, electrical and instrumentation assets. CONSULTANT shall review existing asset registries for the different process areas and
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identify inconsistencies and discrepancies within the asset registries. CONSULTANT shall conduct up to three (1.5 hours each) interviews and consultations with the area engineers to
understand current asset management tracking practices, challenges, and remaining useful life calculations and identify gaps and discrepancies in the asset registry data. Reviews of each of the asset registries (up to 35) will consist of best practice reviews and serve as a gap
assessment for recommendations. Review of asset registries will focus on data fields that are expected to be used in dashboards (naming conventions, class, type, location, size, RUL (and pertaining condition fields) risk fields). Review will focus on data duplication/redundancy, asset
identification and naming standards, and understanding asset RUL and criticality definitions. Validation of existing data, calculations, RUL, etc. is not included in this Task. Recommendations and best practices shall be developed to ensure consistency and accuracy
in asset registry tracking, including guidance on standardizing data formats and naming conventions.
After the review, CONSULTANT shall provide findings, recommendations and strategies for improving the consistency and accuracy of asset registries and to propose efficient methods for maintaining and updating asset registries in the future. This Task includes providing general guidelines of what type of assets shall be included in the registries based on criticality and consequence of failure.
NOTE: Asset registries for gravity sewers are excluded from this task.
Task 1.2 – Database Management
The asset registries are currently in Excel format, saved on OC SAN SharePoint. The CONSULTANT shall identify the best asset registry system architecture for easy access,
maintenance, and compatibility for the risk assessment framework and asset management dashboards (Tasks 2 and 3).
Based on the findings from data review and interviews, the CONSULTANT shall develop a set
of recommendations for asset registries database management. The recommendations will be discussed in a workshop with the AEs and OC SAN IT staff to share the objectives of the asset registry database and to identify the best solution. The format of the datasets, the location of
the data (e.g., cloud, OC SAN SharePoint), security considerations, and access shall be included in the discussions. During the workshop, the preferred database format and architecture will be selected.
CONSULTANT shall use three test asset registries, up to 1,500 assets total, (one process area at Plant No. 1, one process area at Plant No. 2, and one of the Pump Stations- total 3 out of 35 asset registries) and bring them to the new format based on the selected data architecture and feedback from IT. The implementation will be supported by the OC SAN IT Department for access and security.
CONSULTANT shall:
1.Prepare and submit a draft Technical Memo 1 detailing findings, recommendations, and implementation strategies.
2.Prepare and submit a Final Technical Memo 1. The Technical Memo graphics will be limited to those created and used in the workshop discussions and will be updated to reflect the outcomes of the workshop. No new graphics will be created.
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3. The Draft and Final Technical Memo 1 shall be submitted in both native format(including all graphics and drawings) and searchable PDF format.
4.Implementation of the new asset registry database for 3 selected test areas.
NOTE: Asset registries for gravity sewers are excluded from this task.
Task 1.3 – Reformatting Asset Registries - Optional
CONSULTANT shall provide level of effort for full implementation of OC SAN asset registries in the new selected database format including reformatting, cleaning up data and exporting to the new selected data architecture. This Task is optional and will be discussed during project
negotiation with selected CONSULTANT. CONSULTANT shall assume up to 300 hours for this optional task. Implementation of this task will be limited to up to 300 hours for all asset registries. This Task and associated level of effort will be revisited and validated following
completion of Task 1.2.
Deliverables:
1. Draft Technical Memo 1
2. Final Technical Memo 1
3.Asset Registry Database for 3 selected process areas
TASK 2 – Develop Risk Assessment Framework
CONSULTANT shall develop a framework for risk-based analysis using asset criticality (consequence of failure) and remaining useful life (likelihood of failure). The risk scoring system shall take into account asset condition and age, redundancy (backup and standby units),
performance and reliability (based on history of corrective maintenance, condition monitoring data, spare parts availability and obsolescence) and other factors as recommended by the CONSULTANT and agreed upon by OCSAN. OC SAN has already developed remaining useful life (RUL) scores based on asset age, condition, performance and other factors for every major, critical asset. The RUL score is rated from 1 to 5, assets with score of 1 have more than 20 years of remaining useful life, and assets with a score of 5 have less than 5 years remaining useful life. Field based condition assessment information is used for RUL when available. The Consequence of Failure (CoF) for the major, critical assets shall be formulated as part of Task
2.As part of this Task, CONSULTANT shall recommend the approach for CoF and riskassessment framework to be at the asset level, or process level. The recommended approachshall be discussed with OC SAN in a workshop and the selected approach will be used for
implementation (Task 2.3).
The goal of this framework is to help OC San prioritize future projects and optimize the capital improvement and small project delivery program. The benefits include increased asset
reliability, lower maintenance costs and lower risk of asset failure.
NOTE: The gravity sewer system is included in this task.
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Task 2.1. Consequence Of Failure
Using available data, Consultant shall suggest a straightforward method for determining the
Consequence of Failure (CoF) for major, critical assets either at asset level or process level. This evaluation shall consider environmental, social, and financial impacts, applying a triple bottom line approach to measure the effects of asset failure on level of service. This process
will ensure that the importance and potential impact of each asset (or asset groups) failing are clearly understood and quantified, allowing for an effective risk-based decision making.
CONSULTANT shall develop an appropriate criticality scoring methodology for critical assets in
main process areas (gravity sewers and pump stations, preliminary, primaries, secondaries, solids handling, Cengen and gas handling). After developing the methodology, CONSULTANT shall lead up to three 2-hour workshop with OC SAN team to review and validate the scoring
methodology discuss asset criticality scoring methodology and receive feedback from OC San stakeholders.
Task 2.2. Risk Score
Asset risk shall be scored using the RUL and CoF for the major, critical assets either at asset level or process level. The resulting risk score shall be plotted on a risk matrix and assets (or group of assets) with high likelihood of failure and high consequence of failure shall be prioritized for repairs or replacement.
CONSULTANT shall:
•Meet with OC SAN asset engineers to understand how the remaining useful life scoreshave been developed based on field condition assessments and asset age.
•Develop the risk-based prioritization framework based on LoF and CoF and includefeedback from OC SAN.
Task 2.3. Implementation Of Risk Assessment Framework
CONSULTANT shall develop the CoF and risk assessment scores for each major critical asset in three process areas that were selected as part of Task 1.2. The CoF shall meet all the
requirements listed under Task 2.1 and 2.2. The results of this task shall be summarized in Technical Memo 2 outlining the CoF score in a table format and the basis for the scoring system. CONSULTANT shall recommend and develop the CoF and risk assessment
framework for critical assets at the process and asset level. This approach and framework will be developed with and approved by OC SAN (in workshops) to implement this Task. CONSULTANT shall recommend a strategy and process for implementing the developed risk
scores for effective maintenance and CIP strategies to mitigate the risks identified, extend RUL of critical assets, and better prioritize future projects. This includes a prioritized table format report of the evaluated risk scores.
CONSULTANT shall recommend how the risk scores will be implemented and used to better prioritize future projects.
Deliverable:
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•Draft Technical Memo 2 - A risk-based prioritization approach, outlining details ofmethodology, data used, and the Consequence of Failure approach. The memo shallalso detail the scoring system and method for calculating risk scores.
•Final Technical Memo 2 - A risk-based prioritization approach.
TASK 3 – Design Asset Management and Maintenance Dashboards
CONSULTANT shall develop and implement up to 12 business intelligence dashboards tailored to the specific needs of OC SAN. The dynamic asset management dashboards will be
developed using a business intelligence software to support visualization of the major, critical assets, maintenance key performance indicators, condition assessments, remaining useful life of assets, risk-based prioritization, etc.
Task 3.1 – Dashboard Development
In an initial workshop, CONSULTANT shall meet with OC SAN stakeholders to review the OC SAN goals for dashboard development, present sample dashboard content that may be beneficial to OC SAN, and review the Key Performance Indicators that the asset management team is currently presenting in the AMP, Chapter 3. Based on the meeting discussion, CONSULTANT shall propose up to 12 different draft asset management dashboards using Microsoft Power BI to support the goals of the asset management program and stakeholder needs. A second workshop will be scheduled to present the draft dashboards to OC SAN
stakeholders for feedback and comments. Dashboard design and layout shall be finalized based on the feedback from stakeholders. The dashboards may use SQL queries, data import from SharePoint, or other databases maintained by OC SAN.
Dashboard development will be limited to up to 12 dashboard pages as specified in the scope.
Dashboards developed in subsequent tasks will include only the features and functionalities specified in the Dashboard Requirements Document (PPTX) developed in Task 3.1.
Task 3.2 – Dashboard Implementation
After finalizing the format and content of the selected dashboards, CONSULTANT shall work with the OC SAN IT Department to implement the dashboards in the selected platform, create
data connections, and create selected visualizations for each dashboard. OC SAN IT will provide the support needed for data access and security concerns. If any required data sources are not currently available or not in the correct format (column names and format),
CONSULTANT shall generate a representative mock dataset (test data) in the appropriate format to generate dashboards. This step ensures that all queries and logic behind each dashboard are correct and full implementation will be possible in the future.
Data sources assumed for this application include near-real-time data from the OC SAN Sharepoint system, daily reports from Maximo, SCADA system, the OC San GIS database, Info360 Asset database for OC SAN’s linear assets, and other available OC SAN datasets.
Each dashboard will be developed through a maximum of three iterations:
•Conceptual (30%)
•Final Draft (90%)
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•Final (100%)
At each level of completion (30%, 90%, 100%), OC SAN will complete a review and compile a unified set of comments and provide said comments to CONSULTANT in a single document. Where feasible, multiple dashboards which are being completed concurrently will be grouped into the same review work sessions to reduce the number of work sessions required.
Deliverables:
•Draft Technical Memo 3- Asset Management Maintenance Dashboards SummaryReport including business solution platform selection, dashboard content and datasources.
•Final Technical Memo 3 - Asset Management Maintenance Dashboards SummaryReport.
•Up to 12 Dynamic Business Intelligent Dashboards.
TASK 4 - Identify Future Am Program Improvement Opportunities
CONSULTANT shall identify future improvement opportunities for the OC San Asset Management Program, which may include improving our RUL scoring process, how to optimize OC San CIP planning, life cycle costing, updating and improving the dashboard, and other
automation recommendations. If any of the recommended data for future dashboard creation is not currently available, CONSULTANT shall provide recommendations for collecting the data and reports and how to use them for future improvement opportunities. CONSULTANT shall
prioritize opportunities for improvements in asset management practices and identify specific actions required by OC SAN to achieve the recommended improvement opportunities. This task includes one 4-hour workshop to present and discuss the AMP improvement
opportunities. The results of this task shall be summarized in Technical Memo 4 documenting the recommended improvement opportunities and results of the workshop.
Deliverables:
•Draft Technical Memo 4 – Future AM Program Improvement Opportunities
•Final Technical Memo 4 – Future AM Program Improvement Opportunities
TASK 5 – Prepare Final Report
Prepare a Draft Final Project report that integrates the information developed in Tasks 1 through 3 of this scope of work. The report shall also include the recommendations developed as part of Task 4 as a separate chapter. A final 1-hr virtual workshop will be held to review the final project draft document. After acceptance of the draft report, the CONSULTANT shall
submit final report document and electronic files in native electronic format (MS Word, PDF and PowerBI source files). Review comments on Draft Final Report will not include substantive revisions to content reviewed in prior tasks.
Deliverables:
•Draft Final Report
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•Final Report
TASK 6 – Project Management
CONSULTANT shall be responsible for managing CONSULTANT’s project execution, schedule, budget, and coordination with other projects. CONSULTANT shall be responsible for managing all subconsultants, including the assignment of scope, management of deliverables
and schedules, reporting of progress, invoicing, and quality control.
Task 6.1 Project Management Progress Meetings
CONSULTANT shall prepare an agenda and conduct 1- hour monthly project management meetings with OC SAN’s Project Manager and CONSULTANT’s Project Manager for the duration of the project (18 months). The purpose of the meetings will be to review CONSULTANT’s overall project progress and monthly Progress Report. Other meetings shall be scheduled on an as-needed basis.
Task 6.2 Project Schedule
CONSULTANT shall create a detailed project schedule. The schedule shall include milestones for all dates listed in Section III – Project Schedule. Schedule updates in PDF format shall be submitted with the monthly Progress Report.
At a minimum, the schedule shall indicate the following:
1.Projected start date and finish date for each activity
2.Each project task and subtask in the WBS with predecessors and successors
3.Major meetings and workshops
4.Physical percent complete for each activity in the WBS and percent complete by Phase
Task 6.3 Progress Reports
CONSULTANT shall submit monthly progress reports at the same time as monthly invoices that include the following contents:
•Work activities completed to date, in the current reporting period, and projected for thecoming month.
•A brief description of outstanding issues and their potential for impact on scope,schedule (design and construction), budget (design and construction) and quality.
•Potential changes in the project scope or design scope.
•Budget status including estimates of actual costs to date, earned value, costs to
complete, and costs at completion.
•Schedule status with a description of any variances between scheduled and forecasted
milestone dates.
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•A discussion of corrective actions to be taken to avoid or mitigate cases where theproject schedule is expected to be delayed.
Task 6.4 Project Invoices
The invoices shall document the man-hours and billing rate for each person that works on the project. Overhead, profit and any direct costs shall also be shown for each task. As part of the summary section of the invoice, CONSULTANT shall also include the following information:
•Budget
•Current billing period invoicing
•Previous billing period “total invoiced to date”
•Budget Amount Remaining
•Current billing period “total percent invoiced to date”
Approval of an invoice by OC SAN requires a Progress Report for the period covered by the
invoice. Payment of an invoice will be delayed until the Progress Report is submitted.
OC SAN will provide a sample invoice structure to CONSULTANT at the beginning of the project.
TASK 7 – Meetings And Workshops
CONSULTANT shall hold meetings and workshops throughout the project to keep OC SAN appraised of the job, review work-in-progress, share information, discuss project submittals,
present findings of technical analyses, receive and resolve comments, and obtain decisions and direction by OC SAN staff. This task defines the major meetings and workshops to be held by the CONSULTANT.
CONSULTANT shall assume the following meetings will be required.
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Task Description Number of Workshops Proposed Topics
N/A Project Kickoff 1 1 hour - Discuss Project overview, and objectives, project team, and schedule (virtual meeting)
1 Asset Registries 3 1.5 hour – Asset Registries (virtual meeting)
2 Consequence Of Failure Up to 3 2-hour workshops discussing CoF
2 workshops (8 hour total) with 4 working groups to define criteria and review scoring methodology (in-
person meetings)1 workshop (4 hour) with combined working groups to review draft risk scores, LOS and distribution of risk (virtual meeting)2 Risk Assessment Workshop 1 Risk Assessment Framework (virtual meeting)
3 Dynamic Asset
Management Dashboard Workshops
24 2 hour - 2 workshops with
stakeholders to conceptualize dashboards and available data sources. (virtual meetings)
2 hour - 2 workshops to develop requirements and receive feedback on storyboards. (virtual meetings)
Initial workshop with Stakeholders to discuss the intent and available data
and second workshop to present draft dashboards and receive feedback 3 Dashboard Users Training 1 2 hours - Training for end users to demonstrate use, functionality
and capabilities (virtual meeting)
4 Future AM Opportunities 1 4-hour Future improvement opportunities (virtual meeting)
CONSULTANT shall transmit the minutes to the OC SAN Project Manager within 3 business days of the meeting in OneNote using OC SAN’s template, or an approved substitution.
A copy of all comments on project issues obtained by CONSULTANT from OC SAN staff without direct OC SAN Engineering Project Manager’s involvement shall be submitted for the Project Manager’s approval within three business days of receipt.
CONSULTANT shall develop a detailed agenda for these workshops at the beginning of the project, and coordinate with the SANITATION DISTRICT’s Project Manager to set tentative dates, material to be covered, and attendee lists for each.
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TASK 8 – Quality Control
Quality Control Requirements
CONSULTANT shall be responsible for the technical adequacy and quality control of his work. Prior to the submittal to OC SAN, each portion of a submittal shall be thoroughly reviewed and corrected by a member of the CONSULTANT’s QC Team.
The reviewer shall attest to their review in the form of a written affidavit outlining the submittal subject and identifying the corrected deficiencies. This task includes QC efforts for all tasks and documentation of QC reviews will be provided with each submittal as requested.
V. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL
WORKING HOURS
Meetings with OC SAN staff shall be scheduled from Monday through Thursday between the
hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. CONSULTANT shall refer to the Engineering Design Guidelines, Chapter 01, Section 01.3.5 “CONSULTANT Inspection of Treatment Facilities” for further requirements.
SOFTWARE
The CONSULTANT is expected to develop and provide the deliverables using the standard software currently approved for use by OC SAN. The standard OC SAN software includes, but is not limited to, the following:
o Windows 10 Professional
o Esri software ArcGIS Pro 3.x (eGDB, fGDB, shapefile, or REST formats)o Microsoft EdgeoAutoCAD Plant 3D ver 2024 (for P&ID drawings only)
o AutoDesk software 2024 (AutoCAD, AutoCAD Map3D or compatible dwg file format)o Microsoft Office 360oMicrosoft Power BI
o Maximo 7.6.xoPrimavera P6 for schedulingoDatabase software as defined elsewhere in the project Scope of Work
o On-premise SQL Databases
Any software that the CONSULTANT needs to comply with these standards shall be purchased and maintained by the CONSULTANT at no additional cost to OC SAN. In the event OC SAN provides the CONSULTANT with access to OC SAN software and hardware at an OC SAN
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facility in order to facilitate performance of their work, all software shall remain the property of OC SAN. Only software licensed to OC SAN shall be installed on OC SAN equipment. In
addition, only OC SAN IT Department staff will perform the installation of this software.
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EXHIBITS
additional reference material available:
(Available with the solicitation documents, in PlanetBids)
Exhibit 1 Sample Asset Registries for Areas 11, 20 & 22
Exhibit 2 Sample Monthly Asset Management Council Presentations for Areas 10, 20 & 22
Exhibit 3 2023 Asset Management Plan
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STEERING COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Headquarters
18480 Bandilier Circle
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2025-4048 Agenda Date:4/23/2025 Agenda Item No:3.
FROM:Robert Thompson, General Manager
SUBJECT:
SELECTION OF HONOR WALL RECIPIENTS
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION:
A. Approve nominated former employees Brian Bingman, Jim Herberg, Mike McCarthy, and Yu-Li
Tsai as Honor Wall recipients for the year 2025; and
B. Consideration of former Board Member Greg Sebourn, as Honor Wall recipient for the year
2025.
BACKGROUND
The Steering Committee is being asked to consider and act on the nominations for the 2025 Honor
Wall.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
·Maintain positive employer-employee relations
·Promote employee job satisfaction
·Build brand, trust, and support with policy makers and community leaders
PROBLEM
If the nominees are not approved, we cannot move forward with the Honor Wall process.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
Consider the four recommended staff nominees who were nominated and selected by the Staff
Selection Committee.Select former Board member nominated for inclusion in the Honor Wall
Program from the list of nominees using the criteria listed below in Additional Information.
RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION
The Honor Wall Dedication ceremony will not take place.
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PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
June 2008 -Board adopted Resolution No.OCSD 08-08 establishing a policy for naming facilities
and placing of monuments and other memorials.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In 2008,the Steering Committee adopted a Resolution that provided a framework for recognizing
past Board members and former staff for their outstanding contributions.One of the results of this
resolution and the discussions that followed was the creation of the Honor Walk in front of the
Administration Building at Plant No. 1 in 2009 with the first honoree recognized in 2010.
Honorees can be past Board members or employees who made significant contributions to Orange
County Sanitation District (OC San) and the people it serves.
The policy and procedures developed by the Steering Committee stipulate that the General Manager
make a recommendation to the Steering Committee for approval of the retired staff nominees;and
the Steering Committee will deliberate and decide on past Board members.
The criteria adopted by the Board of Directors for selecting an Honor Wall recipient:
•Have a long-standing affiliation with OC San.
•Enhanced the quality of operations and/or leadership directly contributing to the well-being of
OC San and people served by OC San.
PAST BOARD MEMBER NOMINEES
This year, former Board member Greg Sebourn is nominated for the Honor Wall.
Attached is his nomination form for consideration by the Steering Committee.
RETIRED EMPLOYEE NOMINEES
Four employees were nominated for the Honor Wall this year.An employee committee consisting of
five employees representing different divisions and various years of service reviewed the candidates.
Based on the review of the nominees,the employee committee recommended all four employees to
the Executive Management Team (EMT).Based on each employee’s significant,unique,and
outstanding contributions to OC San, the EMT accepted the following four recommendations.
The Employee Nominees:
•Brian Bingman, former Engineering Supervisor, 1996-2022 (26 years)
•Jim Herberg, former General Manager, 1995-2023 (28 years)
•Mike McCarthy, former Principal Environmental Specialist, 1979-2013 (34 years)
•Yu- Li Tsai, former Senior Scientist, 1991-2021 (30 years)
The Honor Wall ceremony will be held on June 25, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
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ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OC San website (www.ocsan.gov)with the complete agenda
package:
·Honor Wall Nomination Forms
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ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
HONOR WAL NOMINEE FORM
Please complete this form and return it to the OC S Public Affairs Office.
Name of nominee
Relationship to OC S
On a separate sheet, please describe:
The length and nature of the nominee’s relationship to OC S ;
How he or she has enhanced the quality of operations and/or leadership; and
How the nominee has made an exceptional contribution to or people served
by .
Please use the attached leadership competencies and resolution adopted by the Board of
Directors establishing the program, as reference.
Nominees should be past Board Members or employees.
Name of requestor
Phone/email address
Department head approval* Date
General manager approval* Date
Steering Committee
approval
Yes No Date
*Required for employee nominations only.
Document Version:
Supersedes: February 2007
OC Leadership Competencies
COMPETENCY DESCRIPTION
Communication
Ability to communicate ideas, thoughts, and facts
both verbally and written. Ability to interpret,
comprehend, or understand ideas, thoughts, and
facts expressed by others. Conveying information
using correct grammar, appropriate body language,
proper tone and inflection, recognizing verbal and
nonverbal cues, and respecting and listening to the
audience to effectively communicate ideas.
Integrity/ Honesty
Degree to which an individual can be trusted.
Operates in an ethical manner. Degree of
trustworthiness and ethical behavior of an individual
with consideration for the knowledge one has of the
impact and consequences when making a decision
or taking action.
Interpersonal Skills (Working with Others)Extent to which an individual gets along and
interacts positively with co-workers. Degree and
style of understanding and relating to others.
Conflict Management Ability to effectively resolve disputes among others.
Manages disagreements. Methods and style of
dealing with disagreements. Requires the ability to
remain impartial and unbiased.
Team Leadership Ability to effectively manage and guide group
efforts. Includes providing appropriate level of
feedback concerning group process.
Teaching Others Overall concern for the developmental level of an
individual or group. Takes steps to explain and
provide guidance.
Decisiveness Degree to which an individual successfully
determines, follows, and persists with a timely
course of action. Requires the consideration of
multiple factors and influences in making decisions.
Planning and Evaluation
The concurrent management of projects, time, self,
and other resources including prioritizing, planning,
goal setting, and coordinating with respect to goals
and objectives. Ability to create and follow a set
path in order to achieve a goal. Ability to determine
the effectiveness of a given plan.
Problem Solving The identification of various types of problems along
with the creating of workable solutions. Requires the
identification and analysis of problems, evaluation of
alternatives, and provision of solutions.
Goal & Task Management
The extent to which one plans, prioritizes, sets
goals, establishes standards, coordinates tasks,
shows concern for deadlines, and tracks progress
with respect to personal performance. Includes the
ability to perform under pressure and in stressful
situations.
Effort & Initiative
Level of concern for own effort and initiative. Refers
to effort an employee will display during a particular
task. The extent that an individual will work and
take action without specific direction and without
being monitored. Also refers to the degree that an
individual is a self-starter, motivated, and is a risk-
taker.
Document Version:
Supersedes: February 2007
Vision Understanding of how an organization must change
in light of internal and external trends and
influences.
Organizational Awareness Understanding of the formal and informal structures
within an organization, and the ability to operate
effectively within them.
Career Specific Expertise Extent to which an individual possesses and applies
job-related knowledge in the completion of work
tasks and activities. Includes knowledge gained
through formal and informal education or training.
Honor Wall Nominee Form, Brian Bingman
Brian got along with everyone. He had such a positive attitude and always greeted you with
a warm “HELLO!” and a huge smile on his face. It was so infectious, and you couldn’t help
but smile back.
Brian spent many of his OC San years in Engineering Construction Management. Before
that, he was in Design and before that he was an intern in O&M! He loved what he did and
his passion continued as he rose through the ranks and retired as Engineering Supervisor in
2021. Throughout his career, he helped bring O&M and Engineering together and really tried
to take their input into the projects. Sadly, Brian passed away July 23, 2022.
Some of Brian’s biggest contributions to the CIP:
Secondary treatment expansion projects to meet the Consent Decree to upgrade
our treatment plants to meet full secondary treatment standards which included
-76, the “Greatest
Project Ever!” which he took from the beginning in design all the way through to the
The project
Decree. Construction completed ahead of schedule and set the pace for the other
projects.
New Secondary Treatment System at Plant
No. 1, Project No. P1-
building, and return sludge and waste pumping stations, increasing secondary
treatment capacity at Plant No. 1 by 60 mgd.
He also helped a lot with GWRS, overseeing the OC San side of the improvements
to get the water to the GWRS facility. He was the Supervisor with the GWRS
expansion at Plant No. 2.
Between P1-76, P1-102, and the OC San side of GWRS, he had a big hand in the
Magnolia Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation, Project No. 3-
contracted under the design-build project delivery method.
The Sludge Dewatering and Odor Control, Project No. P1-101 replaced the aging
Centrifuge Building ribbon cutting was held during the 65th Anniversary Open
House.
Speaking of the 65th Anniversary, he was also part of one of the videos which also included
his wife Deirdre who he met at OC San and their son Brendan. While much of his time was
consumed with the CIP, he still made time to contribute to OC San in other ways such as
tours of the plant, and a sidewalk
would be with the amount of concrete used on project or number of elephants with how
much biosolids are trucked.
The “greatest project ever” was a term he coined for the P1-76 project that he said at the
beginning of every project meeting. He wanted you to think the project was special, and it
was, because it was Brian’s project. And Brian was a special person. More than his work
accomplishments was his positivity, honestly, helpfulness and motivational spirit that
brought people together.
The naming of tunnels at Plant Nos. 1 and 2 has been a tradition over the years as a way to
honor former employees for their contributions, while providing a name to identify the
tunnels. Brian had one of the most employee nominations to name a tunnel after him. And
as a result, as part of the future Digester Complex project at Plant No. 2, there will be the
Bingman Tunnel.
Bill Gilbert, Construction Inspection Supervisor adds, “Brian blessed so many with his
infectious personality, care for others, needs above his own, hard work, discipline most
importantly his faith, family and integrity. These attributes are what allowed Brian to be a
Servant Leader.”
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
HONOR WAL NOMINEE FORM
Please complete this form and return it to the OC S Public Affairs Office.
Name of nominee
Relationship to OC S
On a separate sheet, please describe:
The length and nature of the nominee’s relationship to OC S ;
How he or she has enhanced the quality of operations and/or leadership; and
How the nominee has made an exceptional contribution to or people served
by .
Please use the attached leadership competencies and resolution adopted by the Board of
Directors establishing the program, as reference.
Nominees should be past Board Members or employees.
Name of requestor
Phone/email address
Department head approval* Date
General manager approval* Date
Steering Committee
approval
Yes No Date
*Required for employee nominations only.
Document Version:
Supersedes: February 2007
OC Leadership Competencies
COMPETENCY DESCRIPTION
Communication
Ability to communicate ideas, thoughts, and facts
both verbally and written. Ability to interpret,
comprehend, or understand ideas, thoughts, and
facts expressed by others. Conveying information
using correct grammar, appropriate body language,
proper tone and inflection, recognizing verbal and
nonverbal cues, and respecting and listening to the
audience to effectively communicate ideas.
Integrity/ Honesty
Degree to which an individual can be trusted.
Operates in an ethical manner. Degree of
trustworthiness and ethical behavior of an individual
with consideration for the knowledge one has of the
impact and consequences when making a decision
or taking action.
Interpersonal Skills (Working with Others)Extent to which an individual gets along and
interacts positively with co-workers. Degree and
style of understanding and relating to others.
Conflict Management Ability to effectively resolve disputes among others.
Manages disagreements. Methods and style of
dealing with disagreements. Requires the ability to
remain impartial and unbiased.
Team Leadership Ability to effectively manage and guide group
efforts. Includes providing appropriate level of
feedback concerning group process.
Teaching Others Overall concern for the developmental level of an
individual or group. Takes steps to explain and
provide guidance.
Decisiveness Degree to which an individual successfully
determines, follows, and persists with a timely
course of action. Requires the consideration of
multiple factors and influences in making decisions.
Planning and Evaluation
The concurrent management of projects, time, self,
and other resources including prioritizing, planning,
goal setting, and coordinating with respect to goals
and objectives. Ability to create and follow a set
path in order to achieve a goal. Ability to determine
the effectiveness of a given plan.
Problem Solving The identification of various types of problems along
with the creating of workable solutions. Requires the
identification and analysis of problems, evaluation of
alternatives, and provision of solutions.
Goal & Task Management
The extent to which one plans, prioritizes, sets
goals, establishes standards, coordinates tasks,
shows concern for deadlines, and tracks progress
with respect to personal performance. Includes the
ability to perform under pressure and in stressful
situations.
Effort & Initiative
Level of concern for own effort and initiative. Refers
to effort an employee will display during a particular
task. The extent that an individual will work and
take action without specific direction and without
being monitored. Also refers to the degree that an
individual is a self-starter, motivated, and is a risk-
taker.
Document Version:
Supersedes: February 2007
Vision Understanding of how an organization must change
in light of internal and external trends and
influences.
Organizational Awareness Understanding of the formal and informal structures
within an organization, and the ability to operate
effectively within them.
Career Specific Expertise Extent to which an individual possesses and applies
job-related knowledge in the completion of work
tasks and activities. Includes knowledge gained
through formal and informal education or training.
James D Herberg Honor Wall Nomination
Former General Manager James D Herberg left a positive indelible mark on OC San. In his more
than thirty years of service he witnessed and help to lead its metamorphosis from the County
Sanitation Districts of Orange County to OC San, from an agency that discharged partial primary
Jim’s service included operations engineering roles, engineering planning leadership, Director of
Engineering, Assistant General Manager and General Manager duties. His evolution from hands on,
boots on the ground roles through planning leadership and agency l
contribution. Jim was instrumental is laying the foundation for moving to full secondary treatment
and partnering with the Orange County Water District to create the Groundwater Replenishment
System (GWRS) with his master plannin
Jim was more than just a technical leader; he also improved the people that make up OC San. Jim
embodied a high moral and ethical standard of behavior to compliment his technical competence.
He held everyone to that same standard and lifted the agency up along the way. Jim invested in
people with his time, honest feedback on their performance and with agency capital in training and
growth assignments.
OC San’s many accomplishments under his leadership are well documented and I won’t bore you
environmentally leading agency that it is without his visionary and steady leadership over thirty
years.
WateReuse Awards for Excellence
Advocacy Achievement Award Nomination
Nominee: James D. Herberg, OC San General Manager
Leadership
How It All Started
Advocacy and Legislation
Grants and Project Funding
Awards Won
Supplemental Items for Advocacy Achievement Award
OC San GM Welcome: https://youtu.be/PdDCpPEnvis
Visit OCSan.gov to learn more.
Youtube Video
OC San – New Name and Look, Same Great Service - YouTube
The dedication of the Steve Anderson Lift Station in 2009.
Photo from left to right: former Assistant General Manager, Bob Ghirelli; former Board member Larry
Crandall; current General Manager Jim Herberg; former General Manager Jim Ruth and former Board
member Doug Davert.
In 2014 our then Chairman, Tom Beamish spoke on the same stage as Governor Jerry Brown regarding
water sustainability, the California drought and the Groundwater Replenishment System. Our General
Manager, Jim Herberg was part of the event.
In 2016 OC San General Manager, Jim Herberg testified on water recycling bill- HR 2993 in Washington
DC.
In 2017, our General Manager Jim Herberg participated in the Santa Ana River Watershed Conference
speaking about the Groundwater Replenishment System.
Graph of the Treated Wastewater Discharged to Ocean vs. Recycled
OC San General Manager Jim Herberg speaking to reporters at the start of the Guinness World Record
event in 2018.
GWRS 10th Anniversary Event
Left to Right: OC San General Manager, Jim Herberg, Guinness World Record Representative, OCWD
General Manager, Mike Markus
NACWA - 2022 Utility Leadership Award – James D. Herberg, OC San
Introduction:
James D. Herberg, PE, BCEE, is the General Manager for the Orange County Sanitation District (OC San). Mr.
Herberg has been with OC San since 1995 rising through the ranks of Engineer, Supervisor, Manager, Director
of Operations and Maintenance, Director of Engineering and Assistant General Manager until reaching the
highest position of General Manager for one of the largest wastewater agencies in the country. Mr. Herberg
has spent over 30 years working in the water/wastewater industry. He’s been a tremendous leader helping OC
San embark on innovative and world-renowned projects. He is being nominated for his lifetime dedication to
the water industry and the environment.
Achievements:
—Managed OC San’s $2.7 billion capital improvement program including $554 million in secondary treatment
upgrades. Completed in 2012, on time and on budget.
—Responsible for long range operational and capital improvement planning which included the construction
projects and operational changes to make the Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS) a reality which
began by producing 70-million-gallon drought-proof and sustainable water supply for Orange County.
—Helped obtain a $450,000 grant from the Bureau of Reclamation for a $2 million effluent reuse study to
identify plant improvements to support GWRS final expansion and help achieve OC San’s goal of 100 percent
water recycling.
—Secured $1.325 million from the United States Bureau of Reclamation Title XVI under the Water
Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act for the expansion of GWRS.
Contributions
—Developed and advocated for the Urban Runoff Program, requiring California legislature to allow OC San to
accept up to 3 million gallons per day (MDG) of discharge of surface urban runoff into its wastewater system.
In 2013, OC San modified its policy to expand to 10 MGD.
NACWA - 2022 Utility Leadership Award – James D. Herberg, OC San
—Under his leadership, OC San and OCWD embarked on a joint feasibility study to determine how to make
more water available for GWRS while addressing OC San’s strategic goal to recycle 100% of OC San’s
reclaimable flow.
Samples
—Testified before Congress on the importance of supporting accelerated construction of water recycling
projects. Addressed the House Committee on Natural Resources’ Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
Mr. Herberg called for the passage of Representative Matsui’s Water Recycling Acceleration Act (H.R. 2993),
allowing the secretary of the interior to award grants to water/wastewater agencies that demonstrated a
feasible recycling project under Title XVI.
—Alongside OC San and OCWD Board Members lobbied Washington and Sacramento to get GWRS water
bottled. Assembly Bill 2022 was signed by Governor Brown and took effect in 2017, allowing this to be the only
place in the Western Hemisphere to distribute bottles of recycled water to support educational outreach efforts.
Conclusion
As GM his goal has been to make OC San a model agency, prepared to tackle unforeseen situations and be
prepared for future demands of the industry. Today, OC San stands stronger than ever, with long range plans
to cover every aspect of wastewater treatment and excel. Mr. Herberg’s leadership and guidance have
allowed for this to happen organically and strategically just in time for his retirement.
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
HONOR WALK NOMINEE FORM
Please complete this form and return it to the OCSD Public Affairs Office.
Name of nominee
Relationship to OCSD
On a separate sheet, please describe:
The length and nature of the nominee’s relationship to OCSD;
How he or she has enhanced the quality of operations and/or leadership; and
How the nominee has made an exceptional contribution to the District or people served
by the District.
Please use the attached leadership competencies and resolution adopted by the Board of
Directors establishing the program, as reference.
Nominees should be past Board Members or retired employees.
Name of requestor
Phone/email address
Department head approval* Date
General manager approval* Date
Steering Committee
approval
Yes No Date
*Required for employee nominations only.
Mike McCarthy – Retired March 2013 resubmitted by D. Kardos 2/24/
The true Surf-and-Turf environmental steward of OCSD! Mike McCarthy started his
career at OCSD in 1979 as an industrial waste inspector in the Resource Protection Division
(formerly Source Control). For 18 years, he hit the streets helping enforce regulations
protecting our sewers from the illegal dumping of hazardous waste. The mix of
enforcement and education from this dedicated group affected change in a big way.
At that time the success was an over 80% reduction in heavy metals.
The Source Control family was very tight and Mike started a group appreciation event
for his coworkers, but it became something so much bigger – Annual Taco Day! He cooked
all the meat and brought fixings for a full taco bar buffet spread. This generous token
of affection continued for over 15 years, growing each year to the delight of coworkers
throughout OCSD.
In 1997 Mike transferred to the Ocean Monitoring Division and
became more than seaworthy! He had many duties on land and sea in
this group, including hands on lab work identifying marine polychaetes
(worms) and mollusks (clams and snails) that live in the sediment near
our outfall. He also had the sea legs working hard as a crew member
on chartered ocean monitoring ships and OCSD’s own vessel, Nerissa,
conducting benthic and trawl sampling.
Mike is a very active and fit triathlete, who competed for fun along
coworkers in events such as the Annual Camp Pendleton Mud Runs,
and a Leukemia & Lymphoma Society fundraising triathlon in honor
of his brother. He also donated his time helping support several public
outreach events to educate the public on environmental conservation
and OCSD’s commitment to public health.
Camaraderie came full circle as coworkers rallied and came to Mike’s aid
for his family when his son had a heart transplant. Six recovery years
later in March 2009, Kyle decided to follow in his dad’s footsteps and
began working in OCSD’s Warehouse. Although Kyle’s time here before
his untimely passing was short, OCSD’s family was happy to support him,
and Mike was especially proud.
Mike McCarthy was a friend and hardworking
coworker to all who knew him. It was a sad goodbye to that bushy mustache when he
retired in March 2013. Mike gave 34 years of dedicated and loyal service to the
residents of Orange County and sea critters along the coast.
Please refer to list of milestone accomplishments and comments provided by others.
2/28/2025 – Additions to Mike McCarthy Honor Wall Nominee
by Dionne Kardos
Mike is a resident of Huntington Beach. An avid surfer and love and dedication for protecting
public health and the ocean environment is the reason he chose to work for the Orange County
Sanitation District.
Mike became friends to many at OC San, his yearly tradition of providing a fun gathering for
coworkers “Taco Feast” to all the groups and divisions he worked with during his career at OC
San
Mike McCarthy started his career at OCSD in 1979 as an industrial waste inspector in the
Resource Protection Division (formerly Source Control). Quickly learning and becoming a Lead
Source Control Inspector of the pretreatment program, protecting what gets discharge into OC
San’s sewage. This program, overseen by the Resource Protection Division has helped decrease
the amount of toxic pollutants entering the sewer. Businesses that release wastewater into our
sewers must meet strict regulations that keep toxic pollutants out of the sewer. Our Resource
Protection inspectors monitor the results of testing to see if there are any violations of the
ordinances by businesses.
In 1997 Mike transferred to the Ocean Monitoring Division as a Principal Environmental
Specialist. The Ocean Monitoring Program documents that the release of OC San’s treated
wastewater
does not pose a risk to human health. OC San’s OMP program compliance is critical to maintain
has become even more critical over the years since our
a more concentrated brine, GWRS waste streams and treated
wastewater that cannot be used for GWRS.
Mike McCarthy was instrumental in all areas of ocean monitoring sampling, was the most
–
water quality
regional testing with other agencies along
the Southern California Bight. He was a main contributor to OC San’s yearly Ocean Monitoring
Annual Reports.
o and Analysts in the Lab
o Mike was "cruise leader" for sampling events
o Mike was always positive and willing to learn a new task. When OC San in-sourced our
benthic taxonomy program, he became a polychaete and mollusk expert.
Mike’s special skills were missed after he retired in 2013. Being the loyal environmental
steward, at the bequest of OC San, he then came back to become a critical
Consultant/Contract Employee from 2014 through 2018 to provide the Ocean Monitoring
Program with specialized skills in marine invertebrate taxonomy, and to assist in other aspects
Water Act permit-mandated environmental monitoring requirements.
Below are reasons why:
**Below are Pipeline articles and pictures supporting Mike’s career and
leadership qualities he had. NOTE: The 2 published newspaper articles
featuring Mike McCarthy were shared in agenda packages at OC Board
Meetings. **
Many of the original Ocean Monitoring Program crew have since retired from OC San
Armstrong, George Roberston, Hai, Mike Mengel, etc. and I wasn’t able to get new feedback
on Mike’s contributions.
___________________________
Thomas, Christina:
& initiative.
sent on Thursday, February 27, 2025 7:07 AM
____________________________
From: Myers, Dawn <dmyers@ocsan.gov>
Sent: Monday, February 24, 2025 9:59 AM
To: Kardos, Dionne <dkardos@ocsan.gov>
Subject: RE: Honor Walk Nomination for Mike McCarthy!
Mike is in the group that actually deserves this honor, and much more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I will support!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you so much Dionne!
_______________________________
Sent: Monday, February 24, 2020 10:19 AM
To: Kardos, Dionne <dkardos@OCSD.COM>
Subject: RE: 2019 Honor Walk Nominee MIKE MCCARTHY
Will do. I will be glad to speak about Mike. I really appreciate you taking the lead on getting
this in. I meant to, but got side-tracked. I think he’s really deserving of this honor.
Thanks, Dionne!
Orange County Sanitation District
Laboratory, Monitoring and Compliance Division | Environmental Supervisor
| www.ocsd.com
___________________________________
Mike in Source ControlDivision.
Mike was an active medical team member.
He also volunteered at many OC San events
like Kid’s day.
Mikefeatured in LA Times article in April 1987during his Lead Source Control Inspector days.
Mike using aCTD-rosette sampler is
used to collect water samples and
oceanographic data (e.g. temperature).
These data are used to evaluate water
quality and track the movement of our
organic matter, depicted in red in the
plot above)
Mike overseeing and conducting trawl
sampling. A trawl net is used to collect
population assessments, counting, and
At the M/V Nerissa christening and dedication ceremony.
A news alert about an OC Register Personal Interest Story in Local Section – published in April
2005 written by Corky Carroll a Register columnist and award-winning surfer and friend of
Mike McCarthy. The published article was shared in agenda package at OC Board Meeting.
______________________________
From: Wassgren, Sonja
Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 8:53 PM
To: Anderson, Blake; Arhontes, Nick; Beekman, Carol; Garrett, Gail; Ghirelli, Robert; Herberg, Jim;
Tom; Yoost, Paula (external)
Cc: Garcia, Alfredo; Kovac, Lilia; Kyle, Penny; Maravilla, Laura; Matthews, Geraldine; Skillman,
Juanita; Smith, Suzanne; Beekman, Carol; Cabral, Jennifer; Covarrubias, Daisy; Hellebrand, Ingrid;
Kardos, Dionne; Maldonado, Celeste; Maravilla, Laura; McLaughlin, Richard; Scott, Cheryl;
Deirdre; Kalman, Julianne; Lucena, Laura; McCarthy, Mike; Mengel, Mike; Moore, Michael;
Morgenstern, Anissa; Nguyen, Hai; O'Brien, Fred; Questa, Jamiann; Robertson, George; Rocha,
Laura; Sakamoto, Ken; Thomas, Christina
Subject: New Alert Follow Up - Corky Carroll
CORKY CARROLL
Register columnist
SURF'S UP
corkysurf@aol.com
In the past couple of decades much attention has been focused on the water quality here in
Southern California and especially here in Orange County. And even more especially here in the
Huntington and Newport Beach areas.
I can tell you for a fact that when I was a kid the water was much more clear than it has been for
That was totally cool, unless it happened to be a really big scary-
But you don't have to worry about that anymore. Heck, you can't even see your feet half the time,
even when you're sitting on your board.
With all that in mind let me set the scene for you. I am sitting here with a local surfer named Mike
But not only that, Mike has worked for the Orange County Sanitation District for almost as long. He
is one of the dudes who actually does the checking of the pollution in our local waters.
spoken face to face with a real live checker. My question to him is how long have they been really
checking the water and how do they do it?
Also what is done to the water that gets dumped into the ocean and what, if anything, is being done
to make it better?
Here are his comments.
right-hand turn where itgoes about another half a mile in 200 feet of water. During that last part of
like a bunch of holes, that the treated
wastewater is released into the ocean from.
"This is better than just having it all burst out at one point. Even though they were probably doing
some testing before that, it was then that they got real serious about it. The Environmental
Protection Agency requires us to monitor water sediments, which is basically mud or sand or
the water sampling is for bacteria levels, and that is probably what most people are interested in
who go to the beach.
"We have a machine called a Rosette Sampler that has a series of bottles that surround it in a
miles out in half-mile increments.
"We also do "surf zone" testing right near the beach all the way from Crystal Cove to Seal Beach and
This testing reveals bacteria levels. There are certain levels that cannot be exceeded. If they are
then the Health Department has to close the beaches were the levels are too high. We give all the
information to them, and it is up to them to make the call as to closing what stretch of beach and
for how long ,etc.
"The worst time for pollution was probably 1999. The exact cause of the levels being so high at that
time has never been discovered, but since then it has been progressively getting better.
f the pollution and not the wastewater
looking for sources of pollution and in the course of doing so have been making progress toward
cleaning up the local waters and keeping them safe for you and me to surf in and everyone else to
swim or whatever they want to do in."
I asked Mike if he enjoyed this choice of jobs.
He smiled really big and said "Oh yeah, I love my job and all the people that I work with love their
it is both rewarding and interesting at the same time. Besides that I get to ride around in the boat
checking the surf all the time."
Corky Carroll is a three--
donations or rude remarks to him by e-mail at
Subject: OCSD News Alert
This News Alert is to provide you with advance notice of an article that will run in the Orange County
Register.
Issue: Personal Interest Story- OCSD Employee Mike McCarthy,
Pr. Environmental Specialist, Ocean Monitoring Program
Columnist: Corky Carroll, Orange County Register
Run dates: The columnist has said the article will run Thursday April 28th or Saturday April 30th in
the local section.
Background:
Champion, and named the Number One Surfer in the World by SURFER magazine. He writes weekly
columns for the Huntington Beach Wave and the Orange County Register., and an "Ask The Expert"
Mike McCarthy works in our ocean monitoring division. He is regularly out on the boat during the
Corky will write about Mike as a dedicated surfer who works as a marine biologist for OCSD and
some one who truly cares about his environment.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions,
Sonja Wassgren
Principal Public Information Specialist
Mike was a friend to many at OC San hanging out after work.
Mike would continue to visit OC San after retiring to support otherretiree parties and OC San
outreach events.
Mike with fellow OC San coworker friends at a surf vacation
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
HONOR WAL NOMINEE FORM
Please complete this form and return it to the OC S Public Affairs Office.
Name of nominee
Relationship to OC S
On a separate sheet, please describe:
The length and nature of the nominee’s relationship to OC S ;
How he or she has enhanced the quality of operations and/or leadership; and
How the nominee has made an exceptional contribution to or people served
by .
Please use the attached leadership competencies and resolution adopted by the Board of
Directors establishing the program, as reference.
Nominees should be past Board Members or employees.
Name of requestor
Phone/email address
Department head approval* Date
General manager approval* Date
Steering Committee
approval
Yes No Date
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Document Version:
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OC Leadership Competencies
COMPETENCY DESCRIPTION
Communication
Ability to communicate ideas, thoughts, and facts
both verbally and written. Ability to interpret,
comprehend, or understand ideas, thoughts, and
facts expressed by others. Conveying information
using correct grammar, appropriate body language,
proper tone and inflection, recognizing verbal and
nonverbal cues, and respecting and listening to the
audience to effectively communicate ideas.
Integrity/ Honesty
Degree to which an individual can be trusted.
Operates in an ethical manner. Degree of
trustworthiness and ethical behavior of an individual
with consideration for the knowledge one has of the
impact and consequences when making a decision
or taking action.
Interpersonal Skills (Working with Others)Extent to which an individual gets along and
interacts positively with co-workers. Degree and
style of understanding and relating to others.
Conflict Management Ability to effectively resolve disputes among others.
Manages disagreements. Methods and style of
dealing with disagreements. Requires the ability to
remain impartial and unbiased.
Team Leadership Ability to effectively manage and guide group
efforts. Includes providing appropriate level of
feedback concerning group process.
Teaching Others Overall concern for the developmental level of an
individual or group. Takes steps to explain and
provide guidance.
Decisiveness Degree to which an individual successfully
determines, follows, and persists with a timely
course of action. Requires the consideration of
multiple factors and influences in making decisions.
Planning and Evaluation
The concurrent management of projects, time, self,
and other resources including prioritizing, planning,
goal setting, and coordinating with respect to goals
and objectives. Ability to create and follow a set
path in order to achieve a goal. Ability to determine
the effectiveness of a given plan.
Problem Solving The identification of various types of problems along
with the creating of workable solutions. Requires the
identification and analysis of problems, evaluation of
alternatives, and provision of solutions.
Goal & Task Management
The extent to which one plans, prioritizes, sets
goals, establishes standards, coordinates tasks,
shows concern for deadlines, and tracks progress
with respect to personal performance. Includes the
ability to perform under pressure and in stressful
situations.
Effort & Initiative
Level of concern for own effort and initiative. Refers
to effort an employee will display during a particular
task. The extent that an individual will work and
take action without specific direction and without
being monitored. Also refers to the degree that an
individual is a self-starter, motivated, and is a risk-
taker.
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Vision Understanding of how an organization must change
in light of internal and external trends and
influences.
Organizational Awareness Understanding of the formal and informal structures
within an organization, and the ability to operate
effectively within them.
Career Specific Expertise Extent to which an individual possesses and applies
job-related knowledge in the completion of work
tasks and activities. Includes knowledge gained
through formal and informal education or training.
Honor Wall Nomination
Yu-Li Tsai, Ph.D. – Senior Scientist, Division 630
Dr. Yu-Li Tsai spent nearly 30 years at OC San as a technical expert, team leader, teacher,
mentor, and public servant. His distinct and more than
justify his inclusion on OC San’s Honor Wall.
While it is impossible to adequately summarize an accomplished 30-year careerin just a
few pages, two distinct contributions with long-onOC San stand
out:
- Dr. Tsai is a renowned expertin whopioneered s to
develop and implement innovative lab testing at OC San, andwho accumulated
over 75 peer-reviewed publications throughout his career, a distinct
accomplishment which highlights his depth of knowledge and expertise.
- Yu-Li’s vision, leadership, persistence, teaching, and mentoring was instrumental to
OC San’s laboratory achieving national accreditation. OC San was recognized by
California’s Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (CA ELAP) as an early
adopter of the TNI Standard and was honored by CWEA as
laboratory in California to achieve National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation
Program (NELAP) accreditation in 2017, several years ahead of most California
municipal labs. This accomplishment demonstrates OC San’s leadership
in the wastewater industry, and it would not have been possible without Dr. Tsai.
The following walk down memory lane elaborates on Yu-Li’s many contributions to OC San,
many of which will have lasting impacts for decades to come.
“Dr. Yu-
December of 1991. He was hired as a Principal Laboratory Analyst whose primary
responsibility was research and development of molecular methods for detecting viruses
in wastewater such as PCR (polymerase chain reaction). Since the COVID-19 pandemic,
technologies like PCR have practically become household terms, but in 1991, the work that
Yu-Li was doing was on the cutting edge of wastewater science; in fact, the invention of the
technology of PCR was awarded the Nobel prize in 1993. Yu-Li’s Ph.D. in Microbiology from
Ohio State University and post-doctoral experience at the University of Connecticut and
University of California, Irvine (UCI), gave him the career- expertise necessary to
help OC San explore this emerging technology. In recognition of his technical leadership
and the level of
within a year after being hired. His four years of work in the
molecular biology laboratory led to twelve publications describing new methods for
detecting a variety of viruses and other pathogens in wastewater and ocean water. Over his
entire career, Yu-.
In 1995, Yu-Li was reassigned to the General Chemistry team within the laboratory, where
he served as a technical expert, quality assurance lead, and chief problem-solver. In his 15
years with the team, Yu-Li was involved in a variety of studies related to Water Factory 21
and the lead-
One example of such an was
manual method for oil and grease extraction to a modern, automated method which cut
costs, reduced waste, and increased sample throughput. His demonstrated abilities to
plan and evaluate projects, manage tasks, and set and accomplish goals for himself and
the team led to his promotion to Senior Scientist in 2002. During his tenure, Yu-Li also
represented OC San as a trusted advisor and technical expert in a variety of professional
organizations, including the American Society for Microbiology, American Water Works
Association, California Water Environment Association, and others. He also served on the
Joint Task Group for the Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater,
the industry-standard reference manualfor analytical methods. While assigned to the
General Chemistry section, Yu-Li also took on the role of data reviewer for the team,
ensuring the integrity of the compliance data reported to OC San’s regulators on a monthly
basis. Yu-Li was the go-to person when technical issues arose within the lab. His problem-
solving abilities, communication skills, and ability to teach others made him a valued
contributor when tough problems arose.
Another career shift for Yu-Li came in 2010, when the laboratory manager assigned him as
the Quality Assurance Administrator (QA Admin) for the laboratory. Yu-Li was given the
directive to have OC San’s laboratory achieve compliance with The NELAC Institute (TNI)
Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Standards. The TNI Standard was a much more
stringent standard of quality assurance than what California’s Environmental Laboratory
Accreditation Program (CA ELAP) required of labs at the time. The goal of becoming TNI-
compliant was to place OC San’s laboratory ahead of the curve in the eventuality that
California regulators decided to adopt a more stringent laboratory accreditation standard
that was more closely aligned with TNI. Yu-
until 2017, when a part-time Principal
Environmental Specialist was assigned to assist Yu-Li. For seven years of the
assignment, Yu-Li used his organizational savvy and interpersonal skills to cobble together
an informal team of stakeholders from throughout the laboratory to drive the organization
forward toward TNI-compliance. Yu-
quality management, and to teach others within the laboratory as he gained his own
experience. He had the vision necessary to understand the changes needed for OC San to
reach our end goal, and carefully planneda roadmap for the laboratory to achieve National
Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) accreditation. It’s impossible to
over the course of
several years to accomplish this ambitious goal. Yu-Li’s leadership and vision resulted in
OC San becoming hieve NELAP
accreditation in 2017. OC San was also recognized by CA ELAP as an early adopter of the
TNI Standard. The results of Yu-
of the data produced by our laboratory under the Quality Management System (QMS)
implemented by Yu-Li is undoubtedly better documented and defensible. As the laboratory
has navigated challenges such as an updated NPDES permit, dealing with emerging
contaminants such as PFAS, or dealing with a global pandemic, the QMS has ensured that
the laboratory can deliver consistent, high-quality results even under the most
circumstances.
Outside of OC San, Yu-Li displayed a passion for
values. Even after leaving UCI for his role at OC San, Yu-Li continued to volunteer his time
as an unpaid associate project scientist in the university’s Department of Environmental
Health, Science, and Policy. In that role, he worked with, , and inspired the next
generation of environmental scientists, including a young Ph.D. candidate named Sam
Choi, who now is an Environmental Manager at OC San. Yu-Li’s career expertise and
experience were -
Environmental Scientist by the American Academy of Environmental Scientists. Yu-Li was
an active participant in Toastmasters, achieving the ranks of Competent Toastmaster and
Competent Leader during his years with the organization. Yu-Li also enjoys playing
harmonica, but we try not to hold that against him.
OC San’s Honor Wall is meant to
quality of operations and leadership. Yu-Li Tsai, especially in his most recent role as the
laboratory’s QA Administrator, has made a lasting impact on how the laboratory operates,
and has changed nearly every aspect of laboratory testing, making our data more reliable
and trust-worthy. Yu-Li embodies the virtues of excellence and service which the Honor
Wall celebrates. His extraordinary contributions to OC San, consistent advocacy for
generations of environmental scientists make him an exemplary candidate for inclusion on
the Honor Wall.
Dr. Sam Choi, Environmental Manager
During the 25 years that I have known Dr. Yu-
together at OC San, Dr. Yu-Li served as one of my advisors and dissertation
committee members at UCIrvine where he introduced me to the wastewater sector
and the important research that OC San was doing. I was intrigued, and after
graduation my focus was redirected from pursuing academia to working at a
wastewater agency. In 2011, I joined OC San and for the next 10 years Dr. Yu-Li was
my colleague, mentor, and constant source of inspiration. He provided guidance in
all things lab related, through his recommendation I was appointed to serve on the
committee for Standards Methods for Examination of Water and Wastewater, he
supported me through career advancement opportunities, and he provided
Yu-Li will
continue to be an inspiration to me and many of us in the lab, and it’s truly an honor
to recommend him for the Honor Wall at OC San.
Dr. Yiping Cao, Environmental Supervisor
came to know Dr, Yu-Li when I read his journal publication on sample
extractionfor molecular analysis. I then met Dr. Yu-Li in 2007 when I started working
at OC San as a guest researcher. Dr. Yu-Li showed me such warmth and kindness as
I was starting my career. His persistency and resilience, matched with technical
expertise,
San. He is a respected PCR and 75 peer-
reviewed publications. As I proudlyenjoy the lasting impact of OC San being an
early adopter ofa formal quality management system, I am tremendously grateful to
Dr. Yu-Li’s vision, leadership, persistence, teaching, and mentoring that led to OC
municipal laboratory in California to achieve NELAP accreditation
in 2017, several years ahead of most California labs.
Joe Manzella, Environmental Supervisor
I joined the laboratory’s Quality Assurance team in 2018. Dr. Yu-Li, as the Quality
Assurance Administrator, oversaw the day-to-day activities of the team. In the 3
years I spent working directly with Yu-Li, I learned everything there is to know about
managing a laboratory Quality Management System, paving the way for my future
roles as the laboratory Quality Assurance Administrator, and eventually as an
Environmental Supervisor. The lessons that I learned from Yu-Li continue to shape
my decision-making and problem-solving approach to this day. Not only was Yu-Li
technically competent, but he was also a model of professionalism and integrity. He
kept his cool in even the most stressful situations, and made sure
that, whatever might happen, he would be right there with them navigating the
challenges together. He was kind, modest, unassuming, and respectful of everyone,
from management on down to the newest team member. The OC San laboratory is
in a much better place than it was when I joined in 2006, and Yu-Li played a large
part in our transformation to a more professional and quality-oriented organization.
Vanh Phonsiri, Senior Scientist
Dr. Yu-Li Tsai has been an invaluable mentor to me throughout my career. Our
professional relationship began in 2003 and has continued until 2021, during which
I served as a liaison between Analytical Chemistry and Dr. Tsai in his role as a
Quality Assurance (QA) Administrator. Over the span of 18 years, I have had the
privilege of working closely with Dr. Tsai, who has been an inspirational force in my
professional development. Dr. Tsai played a crucial role in helping me develop and
implement various quality control protocols related to organic environmental
requirements of 40 CFR Part 136. Many of
these protocols are still active and serve as essential components of our quality
amount about performing internal audits across all sections of the laboratory. This
experience was fundamental in ensuring that we not only adhered to relevant
regulations but also met the stringent QA/QC mandates that are vital for our work.
enhancements that have markedly improved the overall QA/QC framework at the
OC San Laboratory.
Arturo Diaz, Principal Environmental Specialist
I began working with Dr. Yu-Li in 2001 when he was a scientist in the general
chemistry section of the laboratory. When I was hired at OC San as an intern, Dr. Yu-
Li was the ultimate mentor that believed in me, supported my professional
development and encouraged me to take advantage of all advancement
opportunities. In 2017, Dr. Yu-
helping the general chemistry group attain NELAP institute accreditation and setting
us up to maintain that high level excellence for years to come. Yu-Li has earned may
well deserved accolades while at OC San, but I would like to also recognize him for
his humble and approachable personality that did not hesitate to share his wealth of
knowledge with all lab personnel.
Tony Pimentel, Principal Environmental Specialist
I began working with Yu-Li in 2002 when he was a Senior Scientist in the General
Chemistry section of the laboratory. Yu-Li was our technical expert, and he was a
beacon of knowledge for those who had the privilege to work alongside him. He
played a crucial role in improvement the Laboratory’s Quality Assurance program
throughout the years, to the ultimate achievement of acquiring our NELAP
accreditation in 2017. He was a consistent mentor, and excellent problem solver.
Working with him helped to instill a strong sense of constant improvement and
integrity. Always supportive of others professional development and recognition,
Yu-Li was a true professional.
Rachel Van Exel, Principal Environmental Specialist
I worked with Yu-Li as part of the lab’s QA team from 2017 until he retired. During
that time, I saw what a large role Yu-Li played in maintaining the lab’s quality
assurance system after the previous QA group was dissolved; how he managed to
prioritize the critical activities; and how he began the process of preparing the lab
for the new national accreditation requirements. Yu-Li was instrumental in
sustaining the quality system and ensuring the new QA team was prepared to
assume the responsibility upon his retirement.
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Curriculum Vitae
YU-LI TSAI
Personal Data
Citizenship: U.S.A. (Naturalization in November 1990)
Marital Status: Married with 3 children
Office Address: Environmental Laboratory and Ocean Monitoring
Orange County Sanitation District
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone: (714)593-7482
E-mail: ytsai@ocsd.com
Home Address: 18 Santa Rida
Irvine, CA 92606-8874
Phone: (949)786-2507
FAX: (949)786-4267
E-mail: yltsai@cox.net
Education
Ph.D. in Microbiology, August 1986, The Ohio State University.
Dissertation: Chemolithotrophic nitrite oxidation by Nitrobacter: coupling with carbon
dioxide fixation for growth and influence of metal ions and inorganic
compounds of sulfur.
M.S. in Microbiology, June 1983, The Ohio State University.
Thesis: Chemical and microbiological recalcitrance of chlorinated carbon in water.
B.S. in Biology, June 1977, National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Honors
Recipient of the National Institute of Health (NIH) Fellowship in Environmental
Toxicology, 1990-1991.
2
Recipient of the Procter and Gamble Fellowship in Environmental Sciences, 1985-1986.
Class leader, Department of Biology, National Taiwan Normal University, 1975-1976.
Outstanding Students Award, National Taiwan Normal University, 1975.
Professional Experiences
December 2010 - present.
Quality Assurance Administrator, Environmental Laboratory and Ocean Monitoring,
Orange County Sanitation District, Fountain Valley, California. (Environmental Analysis
and Project Management)
December 2002 - December 2010.
Senior Scientist, Environmental Laboratory and Ocean Monitoring, Orange County
Sanitation District, Fountain Valley, California. (Environmental Analysis and Project
Management)
July 2006 June 2013
Associate Project Scientist without salary, Department of Environmental and Civil
Engineering, University of California, Irvine, California.
October 2003 June 2006
Assistant Researcher without salary, Department of Environmental Health, Science, and
Policy, University of California, Irvine, California. (Environmental Biotechnology)
March 1996 September 2003.
Assistant Researcher without salary, Department of Environmental Analysis and Design,
University of California, Irvine, California. (Environmental Biotechnology)
August 1992 - November 2002.
Scientist, Environmental Sciences Laboratory, Orange County Sanitation District, Fountain
Valley, California. (Environmental Analysis)
December 1991 - July 1992.
Principal Laboratory and Research Analyst, Environmental Sciences Laboratory, County
Sanitation Districts of Orange County, Fountain Valley, California.
July 1990 - November 1991.
Assistant Researcher, Genetic Ecology, Program in Social Ecology, University of
California, Irvine, California. (Funded by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)
September 1988 - June 1990.
3
Postgraduate Researcher, Genetic Ecology, Program in Social Ecology, University of
California, Irvine, California. (Funded by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and
Electric Power Research Institute)
July 1986 - August 1988.
Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, The University of
Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut. (Funded by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and
Lake Waramaug Task Force, Inc.)
July 1985 - June 1986 .
Research Fellow, Department of Microbiology, The Ohio State University, Columbus,
Ohio. (Procter and Gamble Fellowship.)
January 1984 - June 1985.
Research Associate, Department of Microbiology, The Ohio State University, Columbus,
Ohio. (Funded by the Ohio Air Quality Development Authority.)
October 1982 - December 1983.
Teaching Associate, Department of Microbiology, The Ohio State University, Columbus,
Ohio.
Courses taught: General Microbiology Laboratory,
Food Microbiology Laboratory
July 1982 - September 1982.
Internship, Columbus Division of Water, Columbus, Ohio.
September 1980- June 1982.
Teaching Associate, Department of Microbiology, The Ohio State University, Columbus,
Ohio.
Courses taught: General Biology Laboratory,
General Microbiology Laboratory
June 1979 - July 1980.
Teaching Assistant, Department of Biology, National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan,
R.O.C.
Courses taught: General Biochemistry Laboratory,
General Plant Physiology
August 1977 - May 1979.
Lieutenant, Republic of China Army, Medical Service Branch.
Extracurricular Activities
President of Harmonica Association at National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan,
1974-1975.
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Professional Memberships
American Society for Microbiology, 1980-2021.
American Water Works Association, 1992-2021.
American Chemical Society, 2005-2021.
Water Environment Federation, 1995-2021.
California Water Environment Association, 1995-2021.
American Association for the Advancement of Science, 1991-2003.
Acid Rain Foundation, 1985-1986.
Northeast Microbiologists: Physiology, Ecology, Taxonomy, 1987-1988.
Canadian Society for Microbiology, 1981-1982.
Committees
Join Task Group, Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater,
APHA/AWWA/WEF, 1993-present.
Project Advisory Committee, America Water Works Association Research Foundation,
1998-2001.
Grants
1.November 1990 - September 1993. Co-principal Investigator. Rapid molecular techniques for
distinguishing human from animal Escherichia coli. $300,000. U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency.
2.July 1990 - June 1991. Co-investigator. Improvement of bacterial detoxification of hazardous
waste. I. Induction and expression of polymeric genes for PCB degradation. $50,000. The
University of California Toxic Substances Research and Teaching Program.
3.January 1992 - December 1993. Co-principal Investigator. Development and application of
molecular techniques to detect indicator and pathogenic microorganisms in treated
wastewater. $454,000. National Water Research Institute.
4.July 1992 - June 1994. Co-principal Investigator. Collaborative national study using molecular
techniques to detect hepatitis A virus and virulence factor genes in E. coli. $675,000.
National Water Research Institute.
5.August 1997 July 1998. Co-principal Investigator. Differentiation between human and cow
fecal pollution in water using PCR on E. coli toxin genes. $50,000. U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency.
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6. February 2002 January 2004. Co-principal Investigator. Real time PCR detection of human
viruses and indicators in water. $480,000. Water Environment Federation Research
Foundation.
Patents
1. May 1991. Co-inventor. Environmental Genetic Amplification for Pollutant Detoxification and
Mineralization. University of California Patent, Trademark and Copyright Office.
2. September 1992. Co-inventor. Environmental Genetic Amplification for Pollutant Detoxification
and Mineralization. UC Case No.: 91-130-1. United States Patent Office.
Certificates
1. April 1993. First Responder Operational. Certificate No.: OR50599. Issued by the Governor's
Office of Emergency Services, California Specialized Training Institute, San Luis Obispo,
California.
2. February 1994. Incident Commander/Scene Manager. Certificate No.: OR67705. Issued by the
Governor's Office of Emergency Services, California Specialized Training Institute, San
Luis Obispo, California.
3. October 2001. Competent Toastmaster, Issued by the Toastmasters International, Mission Viejo,
California.
4. July 2004. Competent Leader, Issued by the Toastmasters International, Mission Viejo,
California.
5.October 2016. Board Certified Environmental Scientist, Issued by American Academy of
Environmental Scientist Certification Board, Annapolis, Maryland.
Publications (Refereed Papers)
1. Tsai, Y.-L. and O.H. Tuovinen. 1983. Effects of chemical and physical treatments on the
stability of halogenated organic compounds in water. Environ. Technol. Lett. 4:469-474.
2. Tsai, Y.-L. and O.H. Tuovinen. 1985. Oxygen uptake activity by Nitrobacter spp. in the
presence of metal ions and sulfooxyanions. FEMS Microbiol. Lett. 28:11-14.
3. Tsai, Y.-L. and O.H. Tuovinen. 1986. Molar growth yield of Nitrobacter agilis in batch culture.
Can. J. Microbiol. 32:605-606.
4. Tsai, Y.-L., S.M. Schlasner, and O.H. Tuovinen. 1986. Inhibitor evaluation with the use of
immobilized cells of Nitrobacter agilis. Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 52:1231-1235.
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5. Hurtado, J.E., Y.-L. Tsai, and O.H. Tuovinen. 1987. Effect of oxyanions of sulfur on
Thiobacillus ferrooxidans: ferrous ion oxidation, oxygen uptake, and cytochrome reduction.
Curr. Microbiol. 15:111-113.
6. Tsai, Y.-L., and O.H. Tuovinen. 1989. Influence of metals on oxygen uptake, carbon dioxide
fixation, and cytochrome reduction in Nitrobacter agilis. Toxicity Assessment 4:185-198.
7. Tsai, Y.-L., and O.H. Tuovinen. 1989. Influence of sulfooxyanions on oxygen uptake, carbon
dioxide fixation, and cytochrome reduction in Nitrobacter agilis. Toxicity Assessment
4:199-207.
8. Tsai, Y.-L., and D.R. Benson. 1989. Physiological characteristics of glutamine synthetases I and
II of Frankia sp. strain CpI1. Arch. Microbiol. 152:382-386.
9. Tsai, Y.-L., and B.H. Olson. 1990. Effects of Hg2+, CH3-Hg+, and temperature on the
expression of mercury resistance genes in environmental bacteria. Appl. Environ.
Microbiol. 56:3266-3272.
10. Tsai, Y.-L., M.J. Park, and B.H. Olson. 1991. Rapid method for direct extraction of mRNA
from seeded soils. Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 57:765-768.
11. Tsai, Y.-L., and B.H. Olson. 1991. Rapid method for direct extraction of DNA from soil and
sediments. Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 57:1070-1074.
12. Ogunseitan, O.A., I.L. Delgado, Y.-L. Tsai, and B.H. Olson. 1991. Effect of 2-
hydroxybenzoate on the maintenance of naphthalene-degrading pseudomonades in seeded
and unseeded soil. Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 57:2873-2879.
13. Tsai, Y.-L., and B.H. Olson. 1992. Detection of low numbers of bacterial cells in soils and
sediments by polymerase chain reaction. Appl. Enivron. Microbiol. 58:754-757.
14. Tsai, Y.-L., and B.H. Olson. 1992. Rapid method for separation of bacterial DNA from humic
substances in sediments for polymerase chain reaction. Appl. Environ. Microbiol.
58:2292-2295.
15. Tebbe, C.C., O.A. Ogunseitan, P.A. Rochelle, Y.-L. Tsai, and B.H. Olson. 1992. Varied
responses in gene expression of culturable heterotrophic bacteria isolated from the
environment. Appl. Microbiol. Biotechnol. 37:818-824.
16. Tsai, Y.-L., C.J. Palmer, and L.R. Sangermano. 1993. Detection of Escherichia coli in sewage
and sludge by polymerase chain reaction. Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 59:353-357.
17. Palmer, C.J., Y.-L. Tsai, A.L. Lang, and L.R. Sangermano. 1993. Evaluation of Colilert-marine
water for the detection of total coliforms and Escherichia coli in the marine environment.
Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 59:786-790.
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18. Oshiro, R.K., Y.-L. Tsai, D.J. Min, and B.H. Olson. 1993. Probes to differentiate human and
animal Escherichia coli. Advances in Water Analysis and Treatment. AWWA 1992
Proceedings, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. pp.1675-1678.
19. Tsai, Y.-L., M.D. Sobsey, L.R. Sangermano, and C.J. Palmer. 1993. Simple method of
concentrating enteroviruses and hepatitis A virus from sewage and ocean water for rapid
detection by reverse transcriptase - polymerase chain reaction. Appl. Environ. Microbiol.
59:3488-3491.
20. Tsai, Y.-L., C.J. Palmer, M.T. Yahya, C.D. McGee, and L.R. Sangermano. 1993. Detection of
enteroviruses and hepatitis A virus in sewage and ocean water by reverse transcriptase -
polymerase chain reaction. Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation 66th Annual
Conference and Exposition. 7:115-122.
21. Palmer, C.J., Y.-L. Tsai, C. Poszko-Kolva, L.R. Sangermano, G.F. Bonilla, B. Roll, and R.S.
Fujioka. 1993. Detection of Legionella species in sewage and ocean water in California and
Hawaii. Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation 66th Annual Conference and
Exposition. 7:123-129.
22. Palmer, C.J., Y.-L. Tsai, C.D. McGee, L.R. Sangermano, R.S. Fujioka, and M.D. Sobsey.
1993. Collaborative national study using molecular techniques to detect pathogens in coastal
waters. Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation 66th Annual Conference and
Exposition. 10:257-266.
23. Palmer, C.J., Y.-L. Tsai, C. Paszko-Kolva, C. Mayer, and L.R. Sangermano. 1993. Detection of
Legionella species in sewage and ocean water by polymerase chain reaction, direct
fluorescent-antibody, and plate culture methods. Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 59:3618-3624.
24. Tsai, Y.-L., B. Tran, L.R. Sangermano, and C.J. Palmer. 1994. Detection of poliovirus,
hepatitis A virus, and rotavirus from sewage and ocean water by triplex reverse transcriptase
- polymerase chain reaction. Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 60:2400-2407.
25. Lang, A.L., Y.-L. Tsai, C. Mayer, L.R. Sangermano, and C.J. Palmer. 1994. Multiplex PCR for
detection of the heat-labile toxin gene, and Shiga-like toxin I and II genes in Escherichia
coli, isolated from natural waters. Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 60:3145-3149.
26. Tsai, Y.-L., B. Tran, and C.J. Palmer. 1995. Analysis of viral RNA persistence in sea water
using reverse transcriptase - polymerase chain reaction. Appl. Environ. Microbiol.
61:363-366.
27. Palmer, C.J., M.H. Lee, G.F. Bonilla, B.J. Javier, E.B. Siwak, and Y.-L. Tsai. 1995. Analysis of
sewage effluent for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) using infectivity assay and
reverse transcriptase - polymerase chain reaction. Can. J. Microbiol. 41:809-815.
28. Parker, S.L., Y.-L. Tsai, and C.J. Palmer. 1995. Comparison of PCR generated fragments of
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the mcegene from Mycobacterium tuberculosis, M. avium, M. intracellulare, and M.
scrofulaceum. Clin. Diag. Lab. Immunol. 2:770-775.
29. Tsai, Y.-L., and S.L. Parker. 1998. Quantification of poliovirus in seawater and sewage by
competitive RT-PCR. Can. J. Microbiol. 44:35-41.
30. Tsai, Y.-L., N. Whiteman, and L. Bluestein. 2001. Implementation of Method 1664A using
solid phase extraction for oil and grease in wastewater. CWEA 73rd Annual Conference
Proceedings, April 17-20, Palm Springs, California, C22:1-7.
31. Khatib, L.A., Y.-L. Tsai, and B.H. Olson. 2002. A biomarker for the identification of cattle
fecal pollution in water using the LTIIa toxin gene from enterotoxigenic E. coli. Appl.
Microbiol. Biotech. 59:97-104.
32. Tsai, Y.-L., J.Y. Le, and B.H. Olson. 2003. Magnetic bead hybridization to detect
enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli strains associated with cattle in environmental water
sources. Can. J. Microbiol. 49:391-398.
33. Khatib, L.A., Y.-L. Tsai, and B.H. Olson. 2003. A biomarker for the identification of swine
fecal pollution in water, using the STII toxin gene from enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli.
Appl. Microbiol. Biotech. 63:231-238.
34. Chern E.C., Y.-L. Tsai, and B.H. Olson. 2004. Occurrence of genes associated with
enterotoxigenic and enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli in agricultural waste lagoons. Appl.
Environ. Microbiol 70:356-362.
35. Wang, M.-Y., Y.-L. Tsai, B.H. Olson, and J.-S. Chang. 2008. Monitoring dark hydrogen
fermentation performance of indigenous Clostridium butyricum by hygrogenase gene
expression using RT-PCR and qPCR. Int. J. Hydrogen Energy 33:4730-4738.
Book Chapters
1. Olson, B.H., O.A. Ogunseitan, P.A. Rochelle, C.C. Tebbe, and Y.-L. Tsai. 1990. The
implications of horizontal gene transfer in the environmental impact of genetically
engineered microorganisms. In: M.A. Levin and H.S. Strauss. (eds.) Risk assessment in
genetic engineering: environmental release of organisms. pp.163-188. McGraw-Hall
Publishing Co., New York, NY.
2. Olson, B.H., and Y.-L. Tsai. 1992. Molecular approaches to environmental management. In: R.
Mitchell.(ed.) Environmental microbiology. pp.239-263. Wiley-Liss, Inc., New York, NY.
3. Tsai, Y.-L., and P.A. Rochelle. 2001. Extraction of nucleic acids from environmental samples.
In: P.A. Rochelle (ed.) Environmental Molecular Microbiology: Protocols and Applications.
pp.16-30. Horizon Scientific Press, Wymondham, UK.
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Technical Workshops
1. Ogunseitan, O.A., B.H. Olson, and Y.-L. Tsai. 1991. Application of nucleic acid probes in
environmental biotechnology. American Society for Microbiology. Continuing education
workshop. Dallas, Texas, May 4.
2. Palmer, C.J., and Y.-L. Tsai. 1992. Genetic analysis: DNA methods workshop. University of
Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, August 31 - September 15.
3. Palmer, C.J., and Y.-L. Tsai. 1993. Virus Concentration and Detection by RT-PCR.
Environmental Virus Detection Workshop. University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, August
1-7.
Published Abstracts
1. Tsai, Y.-L., and O.H. Tuovinen. 1985. Activity of Nitrobacter spp. in the presence of metal ions
and sulfooxyanions. In: Air Pollutants Effects on Forest Ecosystems. The Acid Rain
Foundation, St. Paul. MN.
2. Tsai, Y.-L., and O.H. Tuovinen. 1986. Molar growth yield of Nitrobacter agilis and nitrite
oxidation in an immobilized cell system. Abstract I-22, Annual Meeting of the American
Society for Microbiology, p.168.
3. Tsai, Y.-L., and D.R. Benson. 1987. Microbial Activities in Two Treatment Systems at Lake
Waramaug, Connecticut. Abstract N-85, Annual Meeting of the American Society for
Microbiology, p.258.
4. Tsai, Y.-L., and D.R. Benson. 1988. Microbiological and chemical characteristics of
hypolimnetic treatment systems at Lake Waramaug, CT. Abstract N-67, Annual Meeting of
the American Society for Microbiology, p.255.
5. Tsai, Y.-L., D.A. Taylor, and D.R. Benson. 1988. Identifying physiological traits of non-
selected isolates by DNA probe analysis - N2 fixation as a model. Abstract Q-17, Annual
Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, p.285.
6. Stevens, C.J., Y.-L. Tsai, and O.H. Tuovinen. 1988. Assimilation of ammonium in Thiobacillus
ferrooxidans. Abstract I-101, Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology,
p.197.
7. Benson, D.R., N.A. Noridge, Y.-L. Tsai, and D. Taylor. 1988. Enzymes of ammonia
assimilation in hyphae and vesicles of Frankia sp. strain CpI1. In: Nitrogen Fixation:
Hundred Years After. p.693.
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8. Tsai, Y.-L., O.A. Ogunseitan, and B.H. Olson. 1989. Subcloning of merA and merB genes and
their use in transcription assays. Abstract Q-78, Annual Meeting of the American Society for
Microbiology, p.343.
9. Rochelle, P.A., M.K. Wetherbee, O.A. Ogunseitan, B. Acacio, Y.-L. Tsai, and B.H. Olson.
1989. Assessment of the gene pool in mercury contaminated environments.
10. Tsai, Y.-L., P.A. Rochelle, and B.H. Olson. 1990. Direct extraction of mRNA from soil for
quantifying in situ gene expression (in bacterial communities). Abstract Q-237, Annual
Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, p.328.
11. Tsai, Y.-L., and M.J. Park. 1990. Effects of temperature and mercury on the gene expression of
merA and merB of environmental isolates. Abstract Q-236, Annual Meeting of the
American Society for Microbiology, p.327.
12. Ogunseitan, O.A., I.L. Delgado, and Y.-L. Tsai. 1990. Monitoring biodegradative gene
expression in situ: direct detection of nahAB transcripts in soil. Abstract Q-123, Annual
Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, p.309.
13. Tsai, Y.-L., and I.L. Delgado. 1991. Variation in sequences of 16S ribosomal RNA of E. coli
isolated from humans and animals. Abstract Q-253, Annual Meeting of the American
Society for Microbiology, p.318.
14. Ogunseitan, O.A., Y.-L. Tsai, and I.L Delgado. 1991. Genetic response of environmental
bacteria to sudden mercury exposure. Abstract Q-256, Annual Meeting of the American
Society for Microbiology, p.319.
15. Ogunseitan, O.A., Y.-L. Tsai, C.C Tebbe, I.L. Delgado, and D.J. Min. 1991. Naphthalene
biodegradation in contaminated-soil microcosms: specific response to 2-hydroxybenzoate
induction. Abstract Q-174, Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology,
p.305.
16. Tsai, Y.-L., and B.H. Olson. 1991. Detecting low-copy-number DNA sequences by PCR in
soils and sediments. ASM Conference on Biotechnology, p.17.
17. Tsai, Y.-L., C.J. Palmer, L. Sangermano, and B.H. Olson. 1992. A rapid method to purify
bacterial DNA from humic substances for polymerase chain reaction. Abstract Q-325,
Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, p.389.
18. Oshiro, R.K., Y.-L. Tsai, D.J. Min, and B.H. Olson. 1992. Application of oligonucleotide
probes to distinguish E. coli strains from human and animal origins. Abstract N-41, Annual
Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, p.299.
19. Palmer, C.J., C.D. McGee, Y.-L. Tsai, and L.R. Sangermano. 1992. Performance evaluation of
the new Colilert-MW system in Southern California Ocean Waters. Abstract N-45, Annual
Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, p.299.
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20. Tsai, Y.-L., C.J. Palmer, M.T. Yahya, C.D. McGee, and L.R. Sangermano. 1993. Rapid
method using microconcentrators and polymerase chain reaction to detect enteroviruses in
sewage and ocean water. Abstract Q-200, Annual Meeting of the American Society for
Microbiology, p.383.
21. Palmer, C.J., Y.-L. Tsai, A.L. Lang, K.C. Patton, and L.R. Sangermano. 1993. Detection of
pathogenic Escherichia coli isolated from ocean water using non-radioactive
oligonucleotide probes. Abstract Q-203, Annual Meeting of the American Society for
Microbiology, p.383.
22. Palmer, C.J., Y.-L. Tsai, C. Paszko-Kolva, C.L. Mayer, and L.R. Sangermano. 1993. Detection
of Legionella in sewage and ocean water using polymerase chain reaction, direct fluorescent
antibody staining, and culture techniques. Abstract N-105, Annual Meeting of the American
Society for Microbiology, p.316.
23. Tsai, Y.-L., B. Tran, and C.J. Palmer. 1994. Detection of poliovirus, hepatitis A virus, and
rotavirus from sewage and ocean water by using triplex reverse transcriptase - polymerase
chain reaction. Abstract Q-148, Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology,
p.414.
24. Yahya, M.T., Y.-L. Tsai, M.E. Koval, B. Tran, L.R. Sangermano, and C.J. Palmer. 1994.
Comparison of RT-PCR and tissue culture techniques for the detection of enteroviruses and
hepatitis A virus in seawater. Abstract Q-147, Annual Meeting of the American Society for
Microbiology, p.414.
25. Palmer, C.J., M.H. Lee, G.F. Bonilla, B.J. Javier, Y.-L. Tsai, and L.R. Sangermano. 1994.
Analysis of sewage effluent for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) using infectivity
assay and reverse transcriptase - polymerase chain reaction. Abstract Q-154, Annual
Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, p.415.
26. Palmer, C.J., F.J. O'Brien, R.V. Santangelo, Y.-L. Tsai, M. Rosengurt, I. Haydock, and L.R.
Sangermano. 1994. Analysis of efficiency of Colilert-Marine Water and ammonia
concentrations in tracking ocean outfall plume movement. Abstract Q-226, Annual Meeting
of the American Society for Microbiology, p.428.
27. Palmer, C.J., C.L. Mayer, C. Reed, Y.-L. Tsai, and C. Paszko-Kolva. 1994. Comparison of
traditional and molecular methods for the detection of Giardia spp. and Cryptosporidium
spp. in water. Abstract Q-258, Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology,
p.433.
28. Tsai, Y.-L., S.L. Parker, and C.J. Palmer. 1995. Quantitative RT-PCR analysis on seeded ocean
water using poliovirus as a model virus. Abstract Q-401, Annual Meeting of the American
Society for Microbiology, p.470.
29. Parker, S.L., Y.-L., Tsai, and C.J. Palmer. 1995. Similarity between Mycobacterium
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tuberculosis H37a and other Mycobacterium species in open reading frame one of the mce
gene. Abstract U-16, Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, p.119.
30. Mayer, C.L., Y.-L. Tsai, and C.J. Palmer. 1995. The use of PCR to monitor the decrease of
Giardia and Cryptosporidium through the wastewater treatment process. Annual Meeting of
the American Society for Microbiology, p.443.
31. Saltikov, C., Y.-L. Tsai, and B.H. Olson. 1997. Determination of arsenic removal capacity from
water samples using immobilized arsenic biosorption of ars containing environmental
bacteria. Abstract Q-255, Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, p.498.
32. Khatib, L., Y.-L. Tsai, and B.H. Olson. 1998. Differentiation of pig and cow fecal pollution
in water by PCR: Primer crossreactivity and Toxin Gene Stability. Abstract Q-126, Annual
Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, p.442.
33. Saltikov, C., Y.-L. Tsai, and B.H. Olson. 1998. Arsenate reductase gene, arsC, detected in
bacteria isolated from arsenic contaminated waters. Abstract P-42a (99th General Meeting
Program Addendum), Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, p.10.
34. Khatib, L., Y.-L. Tsai, and B.H. Olson. 1999. Minimum detection limit of a biomarker method
to differentiate cattle and swine fecal pollution in stream, ocean, and secondary effluent
waters. Abstract Q-66, Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, p.545.
35. Saltikov, C., Y.-L. Tsai, and B.H. Olson. 1999. The detection of arsenic resistance genes arsA,
arsB, and arsC in resistant bacteria isolated from environmental waters. Abstract Q-307,
Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, p.592.
36. Khatib, L.A., Y.-L. Tsai, and B.H. Olson. 2000. Identifying cattle and swine waste in
watersheds: Endemicity of the toxin gene traits LTIIa and STII in cattle and swine farms,
respectively. Abstract Q-298, Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology,
p.609.
37. Chern, E., L. Khatib, Y.-L. Tsai, and B.H. Olson. 2000. Determination of frequency of
biomarkers for identification of cow, pig and human waste in E. coli populations. Abstract
Q-301, Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, p.609-610.
38. Tsai, Y.-L., L. Bluestein, and N. Whiteman. 2001. Implementation of Method 1664 using solid
phase extraction for oil and grease in wastewater. Abstract 22C, California Water
Environment Association 73rd Annual Conference, p.89.
Presentations
1. Tsai, Y.-L., and O.H. Tuovinen. Activity of Nitrobacter spp. in the presence of metal ions and
sulfooxyanions. Symposium on Effects of Air Pollutants on Forest Ecosystems, St. Paul,
Minnesota, May 8-9, 1985.
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2. Tsai, Y.-L., and O.H. Tuovinen. Molar growth yield of Nitrobacter agilis and nitrite oxidation in
an immobilized cell system. Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology,
Washington, D.C., March 23-28, 1986.
3. Tsai, Y.-L., and D.R. Benson. Microbial activities in two treatment systems at Lake Waramaug,
Connecticut. Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, Atlanta, Georgia,
March 1-6, 1987.
4. Tsai, Y.-L., and D.R. Benson. Microbial activities in two treatment systems at Lake Waramaug,
Connecticut. The Fourth Annual Meeting of NEMPET, Amherst, Massachusetts, June 8-10,
1987.
5. Benson, D.R., N.A. Noridge, Y.-L. Tsai, and D.A. Taylor. Enzymes of ammonia assimilation in
hyphae and vesicles of Frankia sp. strain CpI1. 7th International Congress on Nitrogen
Fixation, Koln, West Germany, March 13-20, 1988.
6. Tsai, Y.-L., and D.R. Benson. Microbiological and chemical characteristics of hypolimnetic
treatment systems at Lake Waramaug, CT. Annual Meeting of the American Society for
Microbiology, Miami Beach, Florida, May 8-13, 1988.
7. Tsai, Y.-L., D.A. Taylor, and D.R. Benson. Identifying physiological traits of non-selected
isolates by DNA probe analysis - N2 fixation as a model. Annual Meeting of the American
Society for Microbiology, Miami Beach, Florida, May 8-13, 1988.
8. Stevens, C.J., Y.-L. Tsai, and O.H. Tuovinen. Assimilation of ammonium in Thiobacillus
ferrooxidans. Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, Miami Beach,
Florida, May 8-13, 1988.
9. Tsai, Y.-L., and D.R. Benson. Physiological characteristics of glutamine synthetases I and II of
Frankia sp. CpI1. The 7th International meeting on Frankia and Actinorhizal Plants, Storrs,
Connecticut, August 7-10, 1988.
10. Tsai, Y.-L., O.A. Ogunseitan, and B.H. Olson. Subcloning of merA and merB genes and their
use in transcription assays. Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, New
Orleans, Louisiana, May 14-18, 1989.
11. Tsai, Y.-L., P.A. Rochelle, and B.H. Olson. Direct extraction of mRNA from soil for
quantifying in situ gene expression (in bacterial communities). Annual Meeting of the
American Society for Microbiology, Anaheim, California, May 13-17, 1990.
12. Tsai, Y.-L., and M.J. Park. Effects of temperature and mercury on the gene expression of merA
and merB of environmental isolates. Annual Meeting of the American Society for
Microbiology, Anaheim, California, May 13-17, 1990.
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13. Ogunseitan, O.A., I.L. Delgado, and Y.-L. Tsai. Monitoring biodegradative gene expression in
situ: direct detection of nahAB transcripts in soil. Annual Meeting of the American Society
for Microbiology, Anaheim, California, May 13-17, 1990.
14. Tsai, Y.-L., and B.H. Olson. A rapid method for direct extraction of DNA from contaminated
soil and sediments. Symposium on Industry Perspectives and Needs of Environmental
Biotechnology for Waste Treatment. Knoxville, Tennessee, October 17-19, 1990.
15. Tsai, Y.-L., and I.L. Delgado. Variation in sequences of 16S ribosomal RNA of E. coli isolated
from humans and animals. Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology,
Dallas, Texas, May 5-9, 1991.
16. Ogunseitan, O.A., Y.-L. Tsai, and I.L. Delgado. Genetic response of environmental bacteria to
sudden mercury exposure. Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology,
Dallas, Texas, May 5-9, 1991.
17. Ogunseitan, O.A., Y.-L. Tsai, C.C Tebbe, I.L. Delgado, and D.J. Min. Naphthalene
biodegradation in contaminated- soil microcosms: specific response to 2-hydroxybenzoate
induction. Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, Dallas, Texas, May
5-9, 1991.
18. Tsai, Y.-L., and B.H. Olson. Detecting low-copy-number DNA sequences by PCR in soils and
sediments. ASM Conference on Biotechnology, New York, New York, June 27-30, 1991.
19. Tsai, Y.-L., C.J. Palmer, L.R. Sangermano, and B.H. Olson. A rapid method to purify bacterial
DNA from humic substances for polymerase chain reaction. Annual Meeting of the
American Society for Microbiology, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 26-30, 1992.
20. Palmer, C.J., C.D. McGee, Y.-L. Tsai, and L.R. Sangermano. Performance evaluation of the
new Colilert-MW system in southern California Ocean Waters. Annual Meeting of the
American Society for Microbiology, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 26-30, 1992.
21. Oshiro, R.K., Y.-L. Tsai, D.J. Min, and B.H. Olson. Application of oligonucleotide probes to
distinguish E. coli strains from human and animal origins. Annual Meeting of the American
Society for Microbiology, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 26-30, 1992.
22. Oshiro, R.K., Y.-L. Tsai, D.J. Min, and B.H. Olson. Probes to differentiate human and animal E.
coli. 20th Annual Water Quality Technology Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada,
November 15-19, 1992.
23. Tsai, Y.-L., C.J. Palmer, M.T. Yahya, C.D. McGee, and L.R. Sangermano. Rapid method using
microconcentrators and polymerase chain reaction to detect enteroviruses in sewage and
ocean water. Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, Atlanta, Georgia,
May 16-20, 1993.
24. Palmer, C.J., Y.-L. Tsai, C. Paszko-Kolva, C.L. Mayer, and L.R. Sangermano. Detection of
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Legionella in sewage and ocean water using polymerase chain reaction, direct fluorescent
antibody staining, and culture techniques. Annual Meeting of the American Society for
Microbiology, Atlanta, Georgia, May 16-20, 1993.
25. Palmer, C.J., Y.-L. Tsai, A.L. Lang, K.C. Patton, and L.R. Sangermano. Detection of
pathogenic Escherichia coli isolated from ocean water using non-radioactive
oligonucleotide probes. Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, Atlanta,
Georgia, May 16-20, 1993.
26. Tsai, Y.-L., C.J. Palmer, M.T. Yahya, C.D. McGee, and L.R. Sangermano. Detection of
enteroviruses and hepatitis A virus in sewage and ocean water by reverse transcriptase -
polymerase chain reaction. Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation 66th Annual
Conference and Exposition, Anaheim, California, October 3-7, 1993.
27. Palmer, C.J., Y.-L. Tsai, C. Poszko-Kolva, L.R. Sangermano, G.F. Bonilla, B. Roll, and R.S.
Fujioka. Detection of Legionella species in sewage and ocean water in California and
Hawaii. Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation 66th Annual Conference and
Exposition, Anaheim, California, October 3-7, 1993.
28. Palmer, C.J., Y.-L. Tsai, C.D. McGee, L.R. Sangermano, R.S. Fujioka, and M.D. Sobsey.
Collaborative national study using molecular techniques to detect pathogens in coastal
waters. Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation 66th Annual Conference and
Exposition, Anaheim, California, October 3-7, 1993.
29. Tsai, Y.-L., B. Tran, and C.J. Palmer. Detection of poliovirus, hepatitis A virus, and rotavirus
from sewage and ocean water by using triplex reverse transcriptase - polymerase chain
reaction. Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, Las Vegas, Nevada,
May 23-27, 1994.
30. Yahya, M.T., Y.-L. Tsai, M.E. Koval, B. Tran, L.R. Sangermano, and C.J. Palmer.
Comparison of RT-PCR and tissue culture techniques for the detection of enteroviruses and
hepatitis A virus in seawater. Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology,
Las Vegas, Nevada, May 23-27, 1994.
31. Palmer, C.J., M.H. Lee, G.F. Bonilla, B.J. Javier, Y.-L. Tsai, and L.R. Sangermano. Analysis of
sewage effluent for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) using infectivity assay and
reverse - transcriptase polymerase chain reaction. Annual Meeting of the American Society
for Microbiology, Las Vegas, Nevada, May 23-27, 1994.
32. Palmer, C.J., F.J. O'Brien, R.V. Santangelo, Y.-L. Tsai, M. Rosengurt, I. Haydock, and L.R.
Sangermano. Analysis of efficiency of Colilert-Marine water and ammonia concentrations
in tracking ocean outfall plume movement. Annual Meeting of the American Society for
Microbiology, Las Vegas, Nevada, May 23-27, 1994.
33. Palmer, C.J., C.L. Mayer, C. Reed, Y.-L. Tsai, and C. Paszko-Kolva. Comparison of traditional
and molecular methods for the detection of Giardia spp. and Cryptosporidium spp. in water.
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Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, Las Vegas, Nevada, May 23-27,
1994.
34. Tsai, Y.-L., S.L. Parker, and C.J. Palmer. Quantitative RT-PCR analysis on seeded ocean
water using poliovirus as a model virus. Annual Meeting of the American Society for
Microbiology, Washington, D.C. May 21-25, 1995.
35. Parker, S.L., Y.-L., Tsai, and C.J. Palmer. Similarity between Mycobacterium tuberculosis
H37a and other Mycobacterium species in open reading frame one of the mce gene. Annual
Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, Washington, D.C. May 21-25, 1995.
36. Mayer, C.L., Y.-L. Tsai, and C.J. Palmer. The use of PCR to monitor the decrease of Giardia
and Cryptosporidium through the wastewater treatment process. Annual Meeting of the
American Society for Microbiology, Washington, D.C. May 21-25, 1995.
37. Saltikov, C., Y.-L. Tsai, and B.H. Olson. Determination of arsenic removal capacity from water
samples using immobilized arsenic biosorption of ars containing environmental bacteria.
Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, Miami Beach, Florida, May 4-8,
1997.
38. Khatib, L., Y.-L. Tsai, and B.H. Olson. Differentiation of pig and cow fecal pollution
in water by PCR: Primer crossreactivity and Toxin Gene Stability. Annual Meeting of the
American Society for Microbiology, Atlanta, Georgia, May 17-21, 1998.
39. Saltikov, C., Y.-L. Tsai, and B.H. Olson. Arsenate reductase gene, arsC, detected in bacteria
isolated from arsenic contaminated waters. Annual Meeting of the American Society for
Microbiology, Atlanta, Georgia, May 17-21, 1998.
40. Khatib, L., Y.-L. Tsai, and B.H. Olson. Minimum detection limit of a biomarker method to
differentiate cattle and swine fecal pollution in stream, ocean, and secondary effluent waters.
Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, Chicago, Illinois, May 30 - June
3, 1999.
41. Saltikov, C., Y.-L. Tsai, and B.H. Olson. The detection of arsenic resistance genes arsA, arsB,
and arsC in resistant bacteria isolated from environmental waters. Annual Meeting of the
American Society for Microbiology, Chicago, Illinois, May 30 - June 3, 1999.
42. Khatib, L.A., Y.-L. Tsai, and B.H. Olson. Identifying cattle and swine waste in watersheds:
Endemicity of the toxin gene traits LTIIa and STII in cattle and swine farms, respectively.
Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, Los Angeles, May 21 May 25,
2000.
43. Chern, E., L. Khatib, Y.-L. Tsai, and B.H. Olson. Determination of frequency of biomarkers for
identification of cow, pig and human waste in E. coli populations. Annual Meeting of the
American Society for Microbiology, Los Angeles, May 21 May 25, 2000.
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44. Tsai, Y.-L., L. Bluestein, and N. Whiteman. Implementation of Method 1664 using solid phase
extraction for oil and grease in wastewater. California Water Environment Association 73rd
Annual Conference, Palm Springs, April 17-20,2001.
45. Myers, D., L. Bluestein, and Y.-L. Tsai. A rapid method using flow injection microchemistry
analysis to measure volatile acid and alkalinity in treated wastewater. California Water
Environment Association 77th Annual Conference, Palm Springs, April 12-15, 2005.
STEERING COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Headquarters
18480 Bandilier Circle
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2025-4236 Agenda Date:4/23/2025 Agenda Item No:4.
FROM:Robert Thompson, General Manager
Originator: Wally Ritchie, Director of Finance
SUBJECT:
PAYMENT AGREEMENT FOR CHARGES AND FEES OWED BY MBV-CA,LLC INDUSTRIAL
WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMITTEE
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Approve the Payment Agreement for charges owed for user fees with MBV-CA,LLC,an Industrial
Wastewater Discharge Permittee, in the amount of $560,308.71.
BACKGROUND
MBV-CA,LLC (MBV)is the holder of an industrial wastewater discharge permit issued by the Orange
County Sanitation District (OC San)that requires payment of user fees for the cost of conveying,
treating,and disposing of wastewater discharged.Based on the terms of the permit,the permittee is
required to pay estimated quarterly sewer service charges that are reconciled annually with actual
discharge flows and strength.The permittee (MBV)is delinquent and has a current balance of
$560,308.71 in total for the 2023-24 Annual Reconciliation Invoice along with the first and second
quarter estimated invoices for 2024-25.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
·Comply with Resolution No. OC SAN 21-05
PROBLEM
MBV is delinquent and currently owes $560,308.71 for their 2023-24 Annual Reconciliation Invoice
along with the first and second quarter estimated invoices for 2024-25 and has requested a payment
agreement.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
Resolution No.OC SAN 21-05 allows for a payment agreement to allow a permittee to pay the
amounts owed while continuing to conduct their business with a valid industrial wastewater discharge
permit.
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TIMING CONCERNS
N/A
RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION
If no action is taken,MBV will begin accruing late penalties and finance charges,increasing the
balance due on the account.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
N/A
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
MBV is requesting a payment term of eight months.Per Resolution No.OC SAN 21-05,the interest
rate is calculated to be 10%.
CEQA
N/A
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
N/A
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OC San website (www.ocsan.gov)with the complete agenda
package:
·Payment Agreement, MBV-CA, LLC
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PAYMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into, to be effective April 23, 2025, by and
between Orange County Sanitation District ("OC San"), a county sanitation district
duly organized and existing pursuant to Section 4700 et. seq. of the Health &
Safety Code of the State of California and MBV-CA, LLC. (“Permittee”).
RECITALS
A. OC San is a wastewater treatment agency which owns and operates
wastewater treatment facilities which receive, treat and discharge, through an
ocean outfall, wastewater received from dischargers within its jurisdictional
boundaries. In the course of its wastewater treatment operations, and pursuant to
Ordinance No. OCSD-53 Wastewater Discharge Regulations ("OC San's
Ordinance"), OC San issues industrial wastewater discharge permits to certain
persons/entities which discharge wastewater into the OC San's sewerage system.
B. As part of the OC San's wastewater treatment operations, OC San
imposes user fees on permittees, requiring such permittees to pay their share of
the OC San's costs of conveying, treating and disposing of wastewater discharged
by such permittees.
C. Permittee is the holder of an industrial wastewater discharge permit
issued by OC San and is responsible for paying user fees for the cost of
conveying, treating and disposing of wastewater discharged from Permittee’s
facility located at 1226 N. Olive Street, Anaheim, California.
D. OC San has issued to Permittee Invoice No. 913377, 544989, and
545270 in the total amount of $560,308.71 for user fees then due and owing to the
OC San.
E. Permittee has failed to pay the presently owing sum of $560,308.71
and has requested additional time to pay this outstanding obligation.
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F. Pursuant to Resolution No. OC SAN 21-05, OC San is authorized to
enter into payment agreement for limited sums and of limited duration, pursuant
to approval by the OC San’s Board of Directors.
G. The OC San intends to provide additional time for Permittee to pay to
OC San the amounts presently due on Invoice No. 913377, 544989, and 545270 in
accordance with the requirements of Resolution No. OC SAN 21-05.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the facts recited above and the
conditions, covenants and promises set forth below, OC San and MBV-CA, LLC
agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. Permittee shall make payments (including principal and interest) to
the OC San, pursuant to the payment schedule in Appendix A.
2. Permittee shall pay to OC San all other invoices issued by the OC San
during the term of this Agreement in accordance with the provisions of OC San's
Ordinance.
3. If any payment described in Paragraph 1 herein is not received by the
OC San on or before the due date specified, or if any payment described in
Paragraph 2 herein is not received by OC San in accordance with the provisions of
OC San's Ordinance, the entire balance then owing shall become immediately due
and payable and interest at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum shall accrue
on any such unpaid balance from the date of acceleration until the date that the
balance due is fully paid to the OC San.
4. Permittee acknowledges that the failure to pay current invoices, or
failure to pay any installment in accordance with the schedule set forth in
Paragraph 1 herein, may be grounds for suspension of any industrial wastewater
discharge permit issued to Permittee by OC San, and shall additionally be deemed
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a breach of this Agreement, thereby giving rise to all legal remedies available to
OC San. Permittee agrees that by executing this Deferred Payment Agreement,
Permittee waives the right to an administrative hearing for non-payment of
invoices or any other means to challenge the amount owed and further agrees
that failure to pay OC San in accordance with the terms of this Agreement will
result in immediate permit suspension until such time as the all outstanding
amounts owed are current.
5. In consideration of the foregoing, OC San agrees to refrain from
instituting collection or permit suspension or revocation proceedings, which
remedies are presently available to the OC San as a result of Permittee’s current
failure to pay Invoice No. 913377, 544989, and 545270. This provision to refrain
from instituting such proceedings shall be effective with regard only to Invoice
No. 913377, 544989, and 545270 for so long as Permittee remains in compliance
with the terms of this Agreement.
6. Should any litigation be commenced between the OC San and
Permittee regarding enforcement of this Agreement, or the rights and any duties
of the parties in relation thereto, the prevailing party in such litigation shall be
entitled, in addition to such other relief as may be granted, to a reasonable sum as
and for its attorney fees and costs in the litigation which shall be determined by
the court in such litigation or in a separate action brought for that purpose.
7. Nothing in this Agreement shall affect Permittee’s obligation to pay
current and/or future charges for use of OC San's sewerage system or Permittee’s
obligation to comply with all other conditions and requirements of its industrial
wastewater discharge permit and the OC San's Ordinance.
8. Nothing herein shall affect the OC San's right to enforce all
requirements and conditions of the OC San's Ordinance.
9. This Agreement is made only for the benefit of the parties hereto. It
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is not intended that any right under this Agreement shall accrue to any third
person.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this
Agreement as of the day and year first written above.
Orange County Sanitation District
BY:
____________________________
Ryan Gallagher
Chair, Board of Directors
Attest: MBV-CA, LLC
BY:
______________________ ____________________________
Kelly Lore Kevin Koontz
Clerk of the Board Manna Beverage
Vice President – Finance, West
No. Payment date Principal Interest
Administrative
Processing Fee Payment
1 5/24/2025 68,021.22$ 4,669.24$ 25.00$ 72,715.46$
2 6/24/2025 68,588.07$ 4,102.40$ 25.00$ 72,715.46$
3 7/24/2025 69,159.63$ 3,530.83$ 25.00$ 72,715.46$
4 8/24/2025 69,735.96$ 2,954.50$ 25.00$ 72,715.46$
5 9/24/2025 70,317.10$ 2,373.37$ 25.00$ 72,715.46$
6 10/24/2025 70,903.07$ 1,787.39$ 25.00$ 72,715.46$
7 11/24/2025 71,493.93$ 1,196.53$ 25.00$ 72,715.46$
8 12/24/2025 72,089.72$ 600.75$ 25.00$ 72,715.46$
APPENDIX A
MBV-CA, LLC PAYMENT AGREEMENT
STEERING COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Headquarters
18480 Bandilier Circle
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2025-4229 Agenda Date:4/23/2025 Agenda Item No:CS-1
FROM:Robert Thompson, General Manager
SUBJECT:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
RECOMMENDATION: Convene in Closed Session:
Designated Representatives:General Manager Robert Thompson,Assistant General Manager
Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Human Resources Laura Maravilla, and Chief Negotiator Laura Kalty.
Employee Organizations: (3)
International Union of Operating Engineers,Local 501;Orange County Employees Association;and
the Supervisory and Professional Management Group.
BACKGROUND
During the course of conducting the business set forth on this agenda as a regular meeting of the
Board,the Chairperson may convene the Board in closed session to consider matters of pending real
estate negotiations, pending or potential litigation, or personnel matters.
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 closed session and are not available for public inspection.At such time the Board takes
final action on any of these subjects, the minutes will reflect all required disclosures of information.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
·Government Code Sections 54956.8, 54956.9, 54957, or 54957.6, as noted
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OC San website (www.ocsan.gov)with the complete agenda
package:
·Memorandum from General Counsel
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Scott C. Smith
(949) 263-6561
scott.smith@bbklaw.com
18101 Von Karman Avenue.Suite 1000.Irvine, CA 92612
Phone: (949) 263-2600 | Fax: (949) 260-0972
bbklaw.com
Memorandum
To: Honorable Chair and Members of the Orange County Sanitation District Steering Committee
From: General Counsel
Date: April 23, 2025
Re: Closed Session Items
The Steering Committee will hold a closed session on April 23, 2025, for the purpose of holding a conference with its labor negotiators regarding employee compensation, terms of employment, and benefits. The closed session will be held pursuant to the authority of California Government
Code section 54957.6. Respectfully submitted,
SCOTT C. SMITH
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
COMMON ACRONYMS
ACWA Association of California
Water Agencies LOS Level Of Service RFP Request For Proposal
APWA American Public Works
Association MGD Million Gallons Per Day RWQCB Regional Water Quality
Control Board
AQMD Air Quality Management
District MOU Memorandum of
Understanding SARFPA Santa Ana River Flood
Protection Agency
ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers NACWA National Association of Clean Water Agencies SARI Santa Ana River Interceptor
BOD Biochemical Oxygen Demand NEPA National Environmental Policy
Act SARWQCB Santa Ana Regional Water
Quality Control Board
CARB California Air Resources
Board NGOs Non-Governmental
Organizations SAWPA Santa Ana Watershed
Project Authority
CASA California Association of
Sanitation Agencies NPDES National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System SCADA Supervisory Control And
Data Acquisition
CCTV Closed Circuit Television NWRI National Water Research
Institute SCAP
Southern California
Alliance of Publicly Owned Treatment Works
CEQA California Environmental
Quality Act O & M Operations & Maintenance SCAQMD South Coast Air Quality
Management District
CIP Capital Improvement
Program OCCOG Orange County Council of
Governments SOCWA South Orange County
Wastewater Authority
CRWQCB California Regional Water
Quality Control Board OCHCA Orange County Health Care
Agency SRF Clean Water State
Revolving Fund
CWA Clean Water Act OCSD Orange County Sanitation District SSMP Sewer System Management Plan
CWEA California Water Environment Association OCWD Orange County Water District SSO Sanitary Sewer Overflow
EIR Environmental Impact Report OOBS Ocean Outfall Booster Station SWRCB State Water Resources
Control Board
EMT Executive Management Team OSHA Occupational Safety and
Health Administration TDS Total Dissolved Solids
EPA US Environmental Protection Agency PCSA
Professional
Consultant/Construction
Services Agreement
TMDL Total Maximum Daily Load
FOG Fats, Oils, and Grease PDSA Professional Design Services
Agreement TSS Total Suspended Solids
gpd gallons per day PFAS
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl
Substances WDR Waste Discharge
Requirements
GWRS Groundwater Replenishment
System PFOA Perfluorooctanoic Acid WEF Water Environment
Federation
ICS Incident Command System PFOS Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid WERF Water Environment & Reuse Foundation
IERP Integrated Emergency
Response Plan POTW Publicly Owned Treatment
Works WIFIA Water Infrastructure
Finance and Innovation Act
JPA Joint Powers Authority ppm parts per million WIIN Water Infrastructure Improvements for the
Nation Act
LAFCO Local Agency Formation
Commission PSA Professional Services
Agreement WRDA Water Resources
Development Act
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
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 known 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.
BIOGAS – A gas that is produced by the action of anaerobic bacteria on organic waste matter in a digester tank that can be used
as a fuel.
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 farmland 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.
CONTAMINANTS OF POTENTIAL CONCERN (CPC) – Pharmaceuticals, hormones, and other organic wastewater contaminants.
DILUTION TO THRESHOLD (D/T) – The dilution at which the majority of people detect the odor becomes the D/T for that air sample.
GREENHOUSE GASES (GHG) – 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 SYSTEM (GWRS) – 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 OCSD provides 70
million gallons per day of drinking quality water to replenish the local groundwater supply.
LEVEL OF SERVICE (LOS) – Goals to support environmental and public expectations for performance.
N-NITROSODIMETHYLAMINE (NDMA) – A N-nitrosamine suspected cancer-causing agent. It has been found in the GWRS
process and is eliminated using hydrogen peroxide with extra ultra-violet treatment.
NATIONAL BIOSOLIDS PARTNERSHIP (NBP) – An alliance of the NACWA and WEF, with advisory support from the EPA. NBP is committed to developing and advancing environmentally sound and sustainable biosolids management practices that go beyond regulatory compliance and promote public participation to enhance the credibility of local agency biosolids programs and improved communications that lead to public acceptance.
PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) – A large group (over 6,000) of human-made compounds that are resistant to heat, water, and oil and used for a variety of applications including firefighting foam, stain and water-resistant clothing, cosmetics, and food packaging. Two PFAS compounds, perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) have been the focus of increasing regulatory scrutiny in drinking water and may result in adverse health effects including developmental effects to fetuses during pregnancy, cancer, liver damage, immunosuppression, thyroid effects, and other effects.
PERFLUOROOCTANOIC ACID (PFOA) – An ingredient for several industrial applications including carpeting, upholstery, apparel, floor wax, textiles, sealants, food packaging, and cookware (Teflon).
PERFLUOROOCTANESULFONIC ACID (PFOS) – A key ingredient in Scotchgard, a fabric protector made by 3M, and used in numerous stain repellents.
PLUME – A visible or measurable concentration of discharge from a stationary source or fixed facility.
PUBLICLY OWNED TREATMENT WORKS (POTW) – A municipal wastewater treatment plant.
SANTA ANA RIVER INTERCEPTOR (SARI) LINE – A regional brine line designed to convey 30 million gallons per day 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.
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.
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
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 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 in the Santa Ana River Watershed.