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This AGREEMENT, made on the —9dayof 2017, by and
between the CITY OF OSHKOSH, party of the first part,hereinafter referred to as the CITY,
and CH2M HILL Engineers, Inc., 135 South 841h Street, Suite 400,-Milwaukee, WI 53214,
party of the second part,hereinafter referred to as the CONSULTANT,
WITNESSETH:
The CITY and the CONSULTANT, for the consideration hereinafter named, enter
into the following AGREEMENT for PHOSPHORUS PRELIMINARY COMPLIANCE
ALTERNATIVES PLAN.
ARTICLE I. PROTECT MANAGER
A. Assignment of Project Manager. The CONSULTANT shall assign the following
individual to manage the PROJECT described in this AGREEMENT:
Linda Mohr, P.E.—Senior Project Manager
B. Changes in Project Manager. The CITY shall have the right to approve or
disapprove of any proposed change from the individual named above as Project Manager.
The CITY shall be provided with a resume or other information for any proposed substitute
and shall be given the opportunity to interview that person prior to any proposed change.
ARTICLE 11. CITY REPRESENTATIVE
The CITY shall assign the following individual to manage the PROJECT described in
this AGREEMENT:
Stephan M.Brand—Public Works Utilities Bureau Manager
ARTICLE 111. SCOPE OF WORK
The CONSULTANT shall provide the services described in the CONSULTANT's
Scope of Work. The CITY may make or approve changes within the general Scope of Services
in this AGREEMENT. If such changes affect CONSULTANT's cost of or time required for
performance of the services, an equitable adjustment will be made through an amendment
to this AGREEMENT.
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All reports, drawings, specifications, computer files, field data, notes, and other
documents and instruments prepared by the CONSULTANT as instruments of service shall
remain the property of the CITY.
ARTICLE IV. STANDARD OF CARE
The standard of care applicable to CONSULTANT's services will be the degree of
skill and diligence normally employed by professional consultants or consultants
performing the same or similar services at the time said services are performed.
CONSULTANT will re-perform any services not meeting this standard without additional
compensation.
MONS OF COST FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS AND SCHEDULES
ARTICLE V. OPI
In providing opinions of cost, financial analyses, economic feasibility projections,
and schedules for the PROJECT, CONSULTANT has no control over cost or price of labor
and materials; unknown or latent conditions of existing equipment or structures that may
affect operation or maintenance costs; competitive bidding procedures and market
conditions; time or quality of performance by operating personnel or third parties; and
other economic and operational factors that may materially affect the ultimate project cost
or schedule. Therefore, it is understood between the parties the CONSULTANT makes no
warranty the CITY's actual project costs, financial aspects, economic feasibility, or schedules
will not vary from CONSULTANT's opinions, analyses,projections,or estimates.
ARTICLE VI. RECORD DRAWINGS
Record drawings, if required, will be prepared, in part, on the basis of information
compiled and furnished by others. CONSULTANT is not responsible for any errors or
omissions in the information from others the CONSULTANT reasonably relied upon and
are incorporated into the record drawings.
ARTICLE VII. CITY RESPONSIBILITIES
The CITY shall furnish, at the CONSULTANT's request, such information as is
needed by the CONSULTANT to aid in the progress of the PROJECT, providing it is
reasonably obtainable from City records.
To prevent any unreasonable delay in the CONSULTANT's work, the CITY will
examine all reports and other documents and will make any authorizations necessary to
proceed with work within a reasonable time period.
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ARTICLE VIII. ASBESTOS OR HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
If asbestos or hazardous substances in any form are encountered or suspected,
CONSULTANT will stop its own work in the affected portions of the PROJECT to permit
testing and evaluation.
If asbestos is suspected, CONSULTANT will, if requested, manage the asbestos
remediation activities using a qualified subcontractor at an additional fee and contract
terms to be negotiated.
If hazardous substances other than asbestos are suspected,
CONSULTANT will, if
requested, conduct tests to determine the extent of the problem and will perform the
necessary studies and recommend the necessary remedial measures at an additional fee and
contract terms to be negotiated.
The CITY recognizes CONSULTANT assumes no risk and/or liability for a waste or
hazardous waste site originated by other than the CONSULTANT.
ARTICLE IX. CITY'S INSURANCE
The CITY will maintain property insurance on all pre-existing physical facilities
associated in any way with the PROJECT.
The CITY will provide (or have the construction contractor(s) provide) a Builders
Risk All Risk insurance policy for the full replacement value of all project work including
the value of all onsite CITY-furnished equipment and/or materials associated with
CONSULTANT's services. Upon request, the CITY will provide CONSULTANT a copy of
such policy.
ARTICLE X. TIME OF COMPLETION
The work to be performed under this AGREEMENT shall
aCOe commenced
Scope and e
work completed within the time limits as agreed upon in the
Work.
The CONSULTANT shall perform the services under this AGREEMENT with
reasonable diligence and expediency consistent with sound professional practices. The
CITY agrees the CONSULTANT is not responsible for damages arising directly or
indirectly from any delays for causes beyond the CONSULTANT's control. For the
purposes of this AGREEMENT, such causes include,
o{ r naturalye not disasters,lfaluro, strikes or other
e of performance
labor disputes, severe weather disruptions or other
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by the CITY, or discovery of any hazardous substances or differing site conditions. If the
delays resulting from any such causes increase the time required by the CONSULTANT to
perform its services in an orderly and efficient manner,the CONSULTANT shall be entitled
to an equitable adjustment in schedule.
ARTICLE XI. COMPONENT PARTS OF THE AGREEMENT
This AGREEMENT consists of the following component parts, all of which are as
AGREEMENT as if herein set out verbatim, or if not attached, as if hereto
fully a part of this
attached:
1. This Instrument
2. CONSULTANT's Scope of Work dated December 22, 2016 and attached hereto
In the event any provision in any of the above component parts of this
AGREEMENT conflicts with any provision in any other of the component parts, the
provision in the component part first enumerated above shall govern over any other
component part which follows it numerically except as may be otherwise specifically
stated.
ARTICLE XII. PAYMENT
A. The Agreement Sum. The CITY shall pay to the CONSULTANT for the
performance of the AGREEMENT the total sum as set forth below, adjusted by any changes
hereafter mutually agreed upon in writing by the parties hereto:
• Time and Materials Not to Exceed $249,805 (Two Hundred
Forty Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Five Dollars).
• Attached fee schedule shall be firm for the duration of this AGREEMENT.
B. Method of Payment. The CONSULTANT shall submit itemized monthly
statements for services. The CITY shall pay the CONSULTANT within thirty (30) calendar
days after receipt of such statement. If any statement amount is disputed, the CITY may
withhold payment of such amount and shall provide to CONSULTANT a statement as to
the reason(s) for withholding payment.
C. Additional Costs. Costs for additional services shall be negotiated and set
forth in a written amendment to this AGREEMENT executed by both parties prior to
proceeding with the work covered under the subject amendment.
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D. Indirect Costs. Indirect costs such as computer time, printing, copying, cell
phone charges, telephone charges, and equipment rental shall be considered overhead and
shall not be invoiced separately to the PROJECT.
E. Expenses. Expenses may be billed with up to a maximum of 10% mark-up.
All invoices with expenses shall include supporting documentation of the expense. Failure
to include the supporting documentation will result in the reduction of payments by the
amount of those expense(s)not including documentation.
ARTICLE XIII. HOLD HARMLESS
The CONSULTANT covenants and agrees to protect and hold the City of Oshkosh
harmless against all actions, claims, and demands which ms Yob the CONSULTANo the T, his/her
extent
caused by or result from the intentional or negligent a
agents or assigns,his/her employees, or his/her subcontractors related however remotely to
the performance of this AGREEMENT or be caused or result from any violation of any law
or administrative regulation, and shall indemnify or refund h theto he TYY maCITY all sums
includdi inogr
court costs, attorney fees, and punitive damages
adjudged to pay on any such claims or demands within thirty (30) days of the date of the
CITY's written demand for indemnification or refund for those actions,claim, and demands
caused by or resulting from intentional or negligent acts as specified in this paragraph.
Subject to any limitations contained in Sec. 893.80 and any similar statute of the
Wisconsin Statutes,the CITY further agrees to hold CONSULTANT harmless from any and
all liability, including claims, demands, losses, costs, damages, and expenses of every kind
and description(including death), or damages to person or property arising out of re-use of
the documents without consent where such liability is founded upon or grows out of the
acts or omission of any of the officers, employees or agents of the City of Oshkosh while
acting within the scope of their employment.
ARTICLE XIV. INSURANCE
The CONSULTANT agrees to abide by the attached City of Oshkosh Insurance
Requirements.
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ARTICLE XV. TERMINATION
A. For Cause. If the CONSULTANT shall fail to fulfill in timely and proper
manner any of the obligations under this AGREEMENT, the CITY shall have the right to
terminate this AGREEMENT by written notice to the CONSULTANT. In this event, the
CONSULTANT shall be entitled to compensation for any satisfactory, usable work
completed.
S. For Convenience. The CITY may terminate this AGREEMENT at any time by
giving written notice to the CONSULTANT no later than ten (10) calendar days before the
termination date. If the CITY terminates under this paragraph, then the CONSULTANT
shall be entitled to compensation for any satisfactory work performed to the date of
termination.
This document and any specified attachments contain all terms and conditions of the
AGREEMENT and any alteration thereto shall be invalid unless made in writing, signed by
both parties and incorporated as an amendment to this AGREEMENT.
ARTICLE XVI RE-USE OF PROTECT DOCUMENTS
All reports, drawings, specifications, documents, and other deliverables of
CONSULTANT, whether in hard copy or in electronic form, are instruments of service for
this PROJECT, whether the PROJECT is completed or not. The CITY agrees to indemnify
CONSULTANT and CONSULTANT's officers, employees, subcontractors, and affiliated
corporations from all claims, damages, losses, and costs, including, but not limited to,
litigation expenses and attorney's fees arising out of or related to the unauthorized re-use,
change, or alteration of these project documents.
ARTICLE XVII. SUSPENSION DELAY OR INTERRUPTION OF WORK
The CITY may suspend, delay, or interrupt the services of CONSULTANT for the
convenience of the CITY. In such event, CONSULTANT's contract price and schedule shall
be equitably adjusted.
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ARTICLE XVIII. NO THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES
This AGREEMENT gives no rights or benefits to anyone other than the CITY and
CONSULTANT and has no third-party beneficiaries.
In the Presence of: CONSULTANT
By.
(Seal of Consultant
if a Corporation) (Specify Title)
By:
(Specify Title)
CITY OF OSHKOSH
By:
(Witness) Mark A. Rohloff, City Manager
And: J
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(Witness) Pamela R.Ubrig, City Clerk
APPROVED: I hereby certify that the necessary provisions
have been made to pay the liability which
will accrue under this AGREEMENT.
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City Comptroller
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SCOPE OF WORK DECEMBER 22,2016
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Phosphorus Preliminary Compliance ��
Alternatives Plan
The City of Oshkosh(City)has recently settled its contested permit with the Wisconsin Department of
Natural Resources(WDNR).The settlement changed the phosphorus compliance schedule(schedule
5.1)where a Preliminary Compliance Alternatives Plan is required by December 31,2017.Additional
phosphorus reporting is required at future dates,such as the Final Compliance Alternatives Plan by
December 31,2018.
The Lake Winnebago TMDL is underway and includes the Upper Fox and Wolf Rivers. Preliminary
modeling reports have been developed for watershed SWAT modeling and(small) lake modeling, but
modeling for Lake Winnebago and the upstreampool„ lakes has not yet been reported.Consequently,
draft allocations are not completed and potential effluent limits for point source dischargers like the
Oshkosh Wastewater Treatment Plant(WWTP)have not been established.The exact schedule is not
known and it is likely that draft allocations and effluent limits will not be known in sufficient time to
evaluate compliance options.Consequently,a range of potential effluent limits will be assumed to
evaluate treatment and watershed alternatives as part of the Preliminary Compliance Alternatives Plan,
This scope of work describes the tasks and deliverables to complete the following:
• Assist the City in evaluating current treatment plant performance and provide
recommendations for consistent and cost effective attainment of the settlement interim
phosphorus limit of 0.8 mg/L.
• Collect treatment plant data,complete jar and full scale testing,process modeling,evaluate and
estimate the cost of treatment plant alternatives,and submit the report to WDNR to satisfy the
phosphorus Preliminary Compliance Alternatives Plan permit requirement due December 31,
2017.As noted in the settlement,the Preliminary Compliance Alternatives Plan will be general.
The Plan will cover a range of assumed permit limits because TMDL limits will not be known and
those limits will affect treatment plant alternatives.
• Evaluate the multi-discharger variance for comparison against treatment plant alternatives.
• Evaluate watershed alternatives including trading and adaptive management for comparison
against treatment plant alternatives.
• Support identification of pilot testing technologies to be implemented for future Final
Compliance Alternatives Evaluation.
Task 1—Kickoff Workshop
CH2M will facilitate a project kickoff workshop to review the WPDES permit and schedule,the general
compliance alternatives available to the City and to discuss the project scope,approach,and schedule
with City officials and wastewater treatment personnel.The scope and approach will be reviewed to
gain consensus and refined as appropriate based on discussion in this workshop.The workshop is
anticipated to be up to 4 hours and hosted at the WWTP. Up to four CH2M staff will attend the
workshop.
Deliverables
• Presentation with summary of key discussion points.
• Meeting summary of action items and decisions made at the workshop.
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Task 2—WWTP Site Visit to Support Compliance with Interim 0.8 mg/L
Phosphorus Limit
CH2M will meet with City operations personnel to discuss their operations,observations,issues,and
concerns relevant to compliance with their interim 0.8 mg/L phosphorus limit. Phosphorus removal
approaches utilized at other plants that may be beneficial will be discussed to determine if they have
been considered or tested and to identify potential barriers.Ceriodaphnia(water fleas)outbreaks in the
secondary clarifiers,although indicative of a nontoxic effluent and a good source of food for fish,can
contribute to elevated effluent TSS.There is a particulate phosphorus concentration associated with
effluent TSS.The elevated TSS occurs due to a portion of the Ceriodaphnia discharging over the clarifier
weirs and due to Ceriodaphnia feeding on the biological floc which breaks up the floc and releases pin
floc.Ceriodaphnia is one example that can lead to elevated effluent phosphorus.Potential control
strategies for Ceriodaphnia and other process issues that could affect effluent phosphorus will be
discussed. Based on this discussion,operational recommendations to reduce the risk of a permit
violation will be made.This task will be closely coordinated with Task 3 so that historical data can be
reviewed prior to the meeting with City operations.
Deliverables
CH2M will prepare a draft version of the following technical memorandum(TM)for review and
discussion with the City.A final TM will be prepared after incorporating the City's comments.
• Summary of current operational approach for effluent phosphorus compliance.
• Key discussion points.
• Recommendations to reduce the risk of a permit violation with the 0.8 mg/L interim phosphorus
limit.
Task 3—Historical Data Analysis and Sampling Plan Development and
Implementation
CH2M will review the most recent 3-years of historical WWTP influent flows and loads,effluent
concentrations for key parameters including phosphorus,and specialized phosphorus sampling analyses.
The contributions and impact on effluent phosphorus during extreme wet weather events,the Country
USA(mid-June),Rock USA(mid-July)and the annual Experimental Aircraft Association AirVenture fly-in
(late-July)will also be evaluated through review of historical data.
Based on additional data needs identified from review of historical data and specialized characterization
necessary to support detailed WWTP process modeling,a sampling plan will be developed to
supplement available data.Executing the sampling plan is assumed to be completed by the City.It is
assumed the City will collect samples and utilize the City laboratory for analyses they are familiar with
performing and that the City will utilize an outside laboratory for other analyses. Five days of sampling
and analyses are anticipated for purposes of model calibration.The results of the analyses will be used
to calibrate the process model used to evaluate biological phosphorus removal,evaluate plant capacity
which could be impacted by phosphorus removal,and improve the predictive capability for evaluating
multi-point dosing and the impact of phosphorus source reduction.
Samples will be taken using existing composite samplers and grab sampling.The sampling plan will
include sampling of the primary sludge holding tank to determine if fermentation is occurring prior to
digester feed.If there is a significant soluble readily degradable component,then further VFA testing
may be recommended.A significant soluble substrate and VFAs would be indicative of fermentation
products that could potentially be beneficially used in conjunction with biological phosphorus removal.
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In addition to the sampling required for model calibration,an additional procedure and analysis will be
recommended for inclusion with the City's ongoing phosphorus sampling plan associated with
estimating the concentration of soluble non-reactive phosphorus.The procedure and analysis are
intended to determine if a portion of the phosphorus currently being calculated as soluble non-reactive
phosphorus is instead colloidal phosphorus.This distinction is desired because enhanced coagulation,
flocculation,and removal processes may be able to remove a portion of the colloidal fraction.The
additional procedure and analysis would be performed by the City each time they currently sample and
analyze phosphorus to estimate soluble non-reactive phosphorus.CH2M will review current procedures,
make recommendations,and provide details for the additional procedure.
I CH2M will respond to questions and provide supplemental information to the City to assist the City with
sampling program execution.CH2M will review and summarize laboratory results in a TM.
Deliverables
CH2M will prepare draft versions of the following TM for review and discussion with the City.A final TM
will be prepared after incorporating the City's comments.
• Review and analysis of historical data.
• Sampling plan to supplement historical data.
• Supplemental sampling results summary.
Task —Jar Testing
Jar testing results would support determining treatment options and estimating chemical cost at limits
lower than the 0.8 mg/L interim limit,such as an assumed TMDL limit or WQBELthat are considered in
Tasks 5,6 and 7.The City has evaluated iron salts and a polymer as part of past reporting to satisfy
permit requirements(Operational Evaluation Report,6-30-2014;Update to OER to satisfy Compliance
Alternatives,Source Reduction, Improvements and Modifications Status,6-30-2015).The testing
demonstrated that ferric chloride provided greater phosphorus removal than ferrous chloride.
In this task CH2M will complete additional jar testing to examine two alternative metal salts or
coagulants for phosphorus precipitation.CH2M will select the two alternatives with the City,where
examples could include a rare earth element(i.e.,SorbX)and aluminum chlorohydrate(ACH).Ferric
chloride jar testing would be performed in parallel with each alternative for baseline comparison.Two
days of CH2M staff performing jar testing is anticipated.
Deliverables
CH2M will prepare a draft version of the following TM for review and discussion with the City.A final TM
will be prepared after incorporating the City's comments.
• Memorandum with jar testing plan.
• Summary of results.
Task 5—Support Online Analyzer Implementation and Full Scale Testing
Although online analyzers are not without their issues and are an additional instrument to maintain,
experience at other treatment plants has demonstrated significant value from implementation of an
online phosphate analyzer for pacing chemical feed.Online analyzer pacing is expected to result in more
consistent and lower effluent phosphorus concentration.It is also expected to result in lower chemical
cost for a given effluent phosphorus by strategically feeding chemical when needed and reducing
chemical dose when not needed.CH2M will support the City with ordering an online analyzer and
appurtenances,selecting with the City a connection point to piping at a representative sample location,
developing design sketches for installation of the analyzer,design sketches for power and control,and
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provide programming for online analyzer control of the feed pumps.The City will pay for the analyzer
directly.Additional algorithms will be provided for wet weather pacing and other scenarios as deemed
beneficial.
Online phosphorus analyzers are available with different orthophosphate detection limits.The type of
online analyzer most typically used has a rated detection limit of 0.05 mg/L.However,experience has
indicated that accuracy, based on comparison to traditional laboratory measurements,can deteriorate
at or above 0.1 mg/L.This type of analyzer is expected to show significant benefits for permit limits of
0.2 mg/L and higher.This type of analyzer would likely be recommended for initial piloting due to
proven performance,a longer track record than lower detection limit analyzers,and lower sample
pretreatment requirements(i.e.,filtering).This analyzer could be used in conjunction with a lower
detection limit analyzer downstream of a tertiary treatment process.It could also be moved to the
primary effluent at a later date if dual point dosing upstream of primary clarification and to secondary
treatment appeared promising for permit compliance.
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CH2M will support the City with full scale testing using the analyzer.Three targets are anticipated as
follows:
• 0.5 to 0.6 mg/L total phosphorus to provide a margin of safety for compliance with the 0.8 mg/L
total phosphorus interim monthly permit limit.
• 70 percent of an assumed TMDL limit.Assuming a TMDL limit of 0.2 mg/L total phosphorus,the
online analyzer set point would be selected to target 0.14 mg/L total phosphorus.
Targeting as low as possible for comparison of results to a 0.1 mg/L or lower limit.Although tertiary
treatment is anticipated to be required for a permit limit of 0.1 mg/L,targeting as low as possible
will provide an indication of what is attainable without tertiary treatment and allow an estimation of
operating cost with chemical dosing alone.
If the jar testing results indicate one or both of the alternative chemicals to ferric chloride provide
significantly lower total effluent phosphorus or lower cost,then full scale testing using online analyzer
control will be repeated at 70 percent of the assumed TMDL limit for one or both of the alternative
chemicals.This assumes the existing chemical feed pumps have compatible materials and a suitable
capacity range for these alternative chemicals.If the existing tanks are not compatible then it is assumed
the City will modify the suction piping of the pumps as necessary to allow drawing from one or more
totes or 55 gallon drums for testing the alternative chemicals.
CH2M will provide support during the full scale testing.We have assumed 2 days of start up support and
two separate days of support once full scale testing is underway.The full scale testing is anticipated to
occur for up to 4 months to include wet weather events and significant flow and load events such as the
EAA, University schedule,or the Rock and Country USA concerts.
Deliverables
CH2M will prepare a draft version of the following TM for review and discussion with the City.A final TM
will be prepared after incorporating the City's comments.
• Mechanical,electrical,and control sketches to install the online analyzer.
• Full scale test plan.
• Memorandum with analysis of results from full scale testing with online analyzer control.
Task 6—WWTP Process Modeling and Alternatives Evaluation
A process model of the WWTP will be constructed to support evaluating phosphorus removal
alternatives to improve existing infrastructure and operational strategies.CH2M proposes to use our
whole-plant process simulator,Pro2D2,to evaluate alternatives for phosphorus removal. Operational
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information necessary to support WWTP modeling will be determined from discussion with operational
staff and from evaluation of historical operational data.
A key component for the modeling evaluation will be the identification of process constraints related to
the wastewater characteristics, loading conditions, and existing infrastructure at the Oshkosh WWTP.
Given the relatively low strength wastewater,the high peak flow rates,and the existing aeration basin
and final clarifier configurations,some of the phosphorus reduction methods implemented at other
facilities may not be feasible at Oshkosh.The modeling effort will be used to identify the process
constraints,develop potential improvements to existing infrastructure and operations,and quantify the
potential impact of the improvements.
As part of the process model development,a state point analysis will be completed on the existing final
clarifiers. Field testing of the dispersed suspended solids (DSS)and flocculated suspended solids(FSS)
will provide information related to the potential impact of final clarifier improvements.
The plant currently utilizes dual point dosing with one of the ferric chloride dose points used to control
struvite in the recycle from anaerobically digested sludge thickening. Multi point dosing will be
evaluated in the model for comparison to single and dual point dosing and the chemical savings will be
estimated.Chemical savings from source reductions will also be estimated.The savings will be estimated
assuming three levels of reduced influent phosphorus concentration without evaluating specific sources.
The potential for biological phosphorus removal will also be evaluated.If viable, biological phosphorus
removal would be expected to reduce but not eliminate chemical cost for phosphorus removal. If viable,
the capital and lifecycle cost of biological phosphorus removal will be estimated for comparison to
chemical phosphorus removal alone.
If needed,an uncertainty analysis(Monte Carlo)will be completed for scenarios where compliance with
effluent limits is not certain at all times.This analysis will assist the City with evaluating certain
treatment techniques for certain times of the year that may be more cost effective solutions. For
example,utilizing bio-p when available and higher chemical dosing for remaining portion of a year could
be a cost effective alternative for some effluent limits.
Deliverables
CH2M will prepare a draft version of the following TM for review and discussion with the City.A final TM
will be prepared after incorporating the City's comments.
• Summary of treatment process model development,calibration,alternatives,cost estimates and
recommendations.
Task 7—Tertiary Treatment Alternatives Identification and Evaluation
Compliance with a 0.1 mg/L Fox River WQBEL limit,or the 0.04 mg/L Lake Winnebago WQBEL if
technically feasible,would require tertiary treatment.Tertiary treatment may also be required for a
TMDL based limit.It is possible that the most promising alternatives differ for a 0.04 mg/L limit,a 0.1
mg/L limit,and an assumed TMDL limit and that compliance with the 0.04 mg/L if feasible will require
two tertiary treatment processes in series.CH2M will facilitate a workshop to discuss available
technologies and as a group select up to four alternatives total for developing capital and life cycle cost
estimates.The four alternatives may consist of two alternatives for the 0.04 mg/L and two alternatives
for the assumed 0.1 mg/L and TMDL limit.CH2M would facilitate a separate workshop to review the
results and to select up to three alternatives for evaluation in pilot testing(Task 8).
Deliverables
CH2M will prepare a draft version of the following TM for review and discussion with the City.Afinal TM
will be prepared after incorporating the City's comments.
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• Summary of tertiary treatment processes considered and selected for detailed cost estimating,basis
for selection,cost estimates,and recommendations for pilot testing.
Task 8—Multi-DischargerVariance and Watershed Alternatives Evaluation
Task 8.1 Multi-Discharger Variance
The Multi-Discharger Variance(M,DV)for phosphorus is not yet approved by EPA but approval is
anticipated in the first quarter of 2017.Winnebago county and the City appear to be eligible for the
MDV.Once the final MDV is approved this sub-task will include the following tasks:
• Review the final MDV,summarize the requirements and program details,and confirm the City's
eligibility.
• If needed for determining eligibility,coordinate with the City's rate consultant to estimate
sewer use fees and comparison to median household incomes.
• Obtain MDV forms and complete draft application documents for City review.
• Summarize alternatives,including advantages and disadvantages,for the City to implement the
MDV,including partnership models with the County. For example,one partnership model could
be the City facilitating the watershed improvements.A second partnership model could be the
City auditing the County to ensure the City's goals and payments are meeting City Council
expectations.
• Meet with the Winnebago County Land and Water Conservation Department to discuss
opportunities for partnering for the MDV and review potential organizational responsibilities
for the City and County.Three meetings are anticipated.
• Estimate costs for MDV compliance using data from treatment testing in previous tasks.Costs
will be estimated for up to 3 compliance scenarios.
Deliverables
CH2M will prepare a draft version of the following TM for review and discussion with the City.A final TM
will be prepared after incorporating the City's comments.
• Summary of MDV requirements and program details for the City, including advantages and
disadvantages of program administration,and costs.
• Preliminary MDV application documents.
Task 8.2 Watershed Trading
Watershed trading is gaining momentum in the State with recent trades executed by Baker Cheese,
NEW Water and several more trades are reported in progress by the WDNR. Each of these examples
have significant documentation of pounds available,costs,and modeling results of the traded water
quality credits. Using these real-life examples,and costs and performance work that CH2M has
completed elsewhere in the state,CH2M will estimate the costs of phosphorus water quality trading for
one treatment plant performance scenario.To leverage available data from ongoing trades,this task will
be completed later in the schedule. It is anticipated that trading will not be required for other
parameters,such as TSS.
Deliverables
CH2M will prepare a draft version of the following TM for review and discussion with the City.A final TM
will be prepared after incorporating the City's comments.
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• Summary of trade scenario,costs,and advantages and disadvantages of trading for meeting one
phosphorus compliance alternative.
Task 8.3 Adaptive Management
Based on the facility improvements anticipated to meet TMDL or Lake Winnebago criteria limits,the City
would qualify for adaptive management.Adaptive management continues to evolve in the State with
the program details being evaluated or implemented by Appleton,NEW Water,Oconomowoc,Madison,
and Fond du Lac. This scope of work will leverage works completed by others and will include:
• Summary of potential action areas based on one treatment performance and TMDL limit scenario.
• Summarize advantages of adaptive management in comparison to other compliance alternatives.
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• Summarize costs,based on programs completed by others in the state,and in relation to maximum
expenditures limited by the MDV.
• Review of potential partners and the benefits of working with others,such as City stormwater,Fond
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du Lac and other point source dischargers in the watershed.
• Meeting with potential dischargers to gauge interest in Adaptive Management partnerships.One
meeting is anticipated.
Deliverables
CH2M will prepare a draft version of a TM for review and discussion with the City.A final TM will be
prepared after incorporating the City's comments.
There is significant overlap with the administrative and watershed tasks of adaptive management and
the MDV. Because of this overlap,initial scoping is proposed for adaptive management sufficient to
provide a qualitative assessment of this compliance alternative.If the EPA approved MDV does not
qualify the City,a scope amendment can be developed to further evaluate watershed alternatives.
Task 9—Alternatives Analysis and Study Report
CH2M will prepare a study report that will be used as the permit required Preliminary Compliance
Alternatives Plan(Plan).The Plan will include an executive summary and will utilize text from the
supporting task TMs.The Plan report will include a matrix comparison of compliance alternatives
evaluated against monetary and non-monetary criteria developed with the City.A combination of
compliance approaches will be considered and a preliminary recommended path forward will be
developed for the 0.04 mg/L phosphorus WQBEL and the assumed TMDL based limit.
As part of this task,CH2M will facilitate one workshop to review evaluation criteria and a second
workshop to review the draft Plan report.
Deliverables
CH2M will submit draft and final versions of the Plan report. Five paper copies and an electronic PDF
copy of the final report will be submitted.
Task 10—Project Management and QA/QC
CH2M will manage the delivery of the professional technical services and work products to meet the
City's schedule and budget.Project management duties include project instructions,which address team
communication,quality assurance/quality control(QA/QC),and cost control.Instructions to the project
delivery team will guide performance by defining the following:
• Detailed scope of services and project deliverables.
• Task assignments and work plan.
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• Project schedule.
• Project budget and performance monitoring.
• Health and safety considerations.
Project team communication will be maintained through regular team meetings,teleconferences, and e-
mail. During project meetings and workshops,CH2M will provide project status information.CH2M will
submit a brief description of project activities and track budget status with each monthly invoice.
CH2M will perform a QA/QC review of completed work and project progress prior to submission of work
products to the City.
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Deliverables
• Monthly invoicing with a status report that includes a bullet list of work completed that month.
Optional Future Task—Pilot Testing
Tertiary treatment would be required for either a 0.1 mg/L or 0.04 mg/L phosphorus limit. Pilot testing
would be recommended if tertiary treatment is expected to be required.This task is being deferred as a
future task until the above tasks are completed and the effluent limit is better known. If this task is
added to the scope,CH2M would prepare a pilot scale test plan for two(2)tertiary treatment
alternatives. Pilot test durations would be determined with the City weighing the manufacturer's fees
for equipment and operation versus collecting data from a long enough period to provide a reliable
estimate of expected average results considering the 6 month averaging period anticipated for effluent
phosphorus limits.
Implementation of the pilot testing is anticipated to be largely completed by the City in conjunction with
the manufacturers.The test plan would be developed by CH2M in conjunction with the manufacturers
of the selected processes and would include identification of assistance needed from.City personnel.
CH2M will respond to questions and provide guidance during each pilot test.CH2M would evaluate and
summarize pilot results.
As part of this task,CH2M would facilitate a workshop to review the pilot testing results.Pilot testing
results would not be incorporated into the Preliminary Compliance Alternatives Plan due to WDNR by
December 31,2017.
Deliverables
CH2M would prepare a draft version of the following TM for review and discussion with the City.A final
TM would be prepared after incorporating the City's comments.
• Memorandum with pilot testing plan and summary of results.
• Workshop summary.
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Schedule
The proposed schedule for this scope of services is as follows:
Anticipated Timeline
Task
February 1,2017
Notice to Proceed
Task 1—Kickoff Workshop to Discuss Compliance Alternatives Approach and Refine February 15,2017
Scope as Appropriate
Task 2—WWTP Site Visit to Support Compliance with Interim 0.8 mg/L Phosphorus Limit February 22,2017
Task 3— Historical Data Analysis and Sampling Plan Development and Implementation February to March 2017
March 2017
Task 4—Jar Testing
Task 5—Support Online Analyzer Implementation and Full Scale Testing February to September 2017
Task 6—WWTP Process Modeling and Alternatives Evaluation
February to April 2017
Task 7—Tertiary Treatment Alternatives Identification and Evaluation February to September 2017
Task 8—Variance and Watershed Alternatives Evaluation February to September 2017
Task 9—Alternatives Evaluation and Study Report
July to December 2017
Task 10—Project Management and QA/QC
Throughout
Budget and Commercial Terms
The budget estimate to complete the above work is$249,805.A 2017 rate schedule is included as
Attachment A and is consistent with other contracts with the City.Commercial terms are assumed
similar to our prior contracts with the City.
Budget
Task
Task 1—Kickoff Workshop to Discuss Compliance Alternatives Approach and Refine Scope as Appropriate $12,900
Task 2—WWTP Site Visit to Support Compliance with Interim 0.8 mg/L Phosphorus Limit $7,725
Task 3— Historical Data Analysis and Sampling Plan Development and Implementation
$10,160
$8,020
Task 4—Jar Testing
Task 5—Support Online Analyzer Implementation and Full Scale Testing $28,540
Task 6—WWTP Process Modeling and Alternatives Evaluation $25,800
Task 7—Tertiary Treatment Alternatives Identification and Evaluation $31,980
Task 8—Variance and Watershed Alternatives Evaluation
$59,450
Task 9—Alternatives Evaluation and Study Report $35,330
Task 10—Project Management and QA/QC $29,900
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Attachment A
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PROFESSIONALS AND TECHNICIANS
Classification Hourly Rate
Senior Consultant $220
Senior Project Manager,Senior Project Engineer $210
Senior Technologist $180
Senior Designer $170
Designer $165
Project Engineer II $160
Project Engineer I $155
Engineer II $150
Associate Engineer,Senior CAD Technician $120
Junior Engineer,Scientist $115
Senior Clerical $100
CAD Technician $90
Graphic Artist,Clerical $75
Project Accountant $50
Expenses
Expense Type Estimating Method Rate
Photo Copies Service Center $0.05
Reprographics Service Center varies
Auto mileage Travel Current IRS rate
Auto Rental Travel Actual
Other Travel(FTR Guidelines) Travel Actual
Equipment Rental Operating Expense Actual
Postage/Freight Operating Expense Actual
Rates subject to change on January 1,2018
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