Agenda 03/23/2010 Item #10AAgenda Item No. 10A
March 23, 2010
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to award a construction contract (Bid #10-5446) to D.N. Higgins, Inc., in the
amount of $8,683,000.00; award a pre-negotiated direct purchase odor control package in the
amount of $1,310,229.00 to Siemens; amend engineering services Work Order HS-FT-3785-
07-03 for initial construction engineering and inspection services in the time and materials not
to exceed amount of $300,000.00; and authorize the necessary budget amendment for the
North County Water Reclamation Facility Compliance Assurance project, Project Number
73950.1.
OBJECTIVE: The public purpose is to ensure operational compliance, reliability, and
sustainability at the North County Water Reclamation Facility (NCWRF), while meeting the
wastewater demand of our customers.
CONSIDERATIONS: On June 24. 2008, as Agenda Item 100, the Board of County
Commissioners (Board) adopted the 2008 Wastewater Master Plan Update. The scope of work in
this award is consistent with the 2008 Wastewater Master Plan Update, as Project 73950.1,
"NCWRF Compliance Assurance" project, Section 8, Table 8-2, page I of 5, line 24.
This project was originally much larger and included a capacity increase that would have resulted in
a total plant capacity of 30.6 million gallons per day (MOD). It was a requirement of a 2001
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Consent Order. The Consent Order was
lifted in 2006, but a resulting condition of the dissolution agreement between the FDEP and Collier
County was to divide the original project into three phases, a compliance related phase titled
Compliance Assurance (Phase I to be implemented now); a treatment phase to be implemented due
to increased wastewater strengths, titled Bridge the Oap (Phase 2 to be implemented commencing in
FY20l2); and a final capacity increase related phase titled Expansion to 30.6 MOD (Phase 3 to be
implemented beyond Year 2(27), as depicted in the Board approved 2008 Annual Update and
Inventory Report (AUlR). Since population figures have declined and wastewater demand has
stayed level, Collier County and the FDEP have agreed on the above implementation schedule.
This project is the first phase of the three phases to be implemented at the NCWRF. This phase is
compliance related and, once completed, will ensure that the NCWRF is fully compliant with all
regulatory requirements, as well as with Collier County's "good neighbor" and "zero offsite odors"
policies. The project consists of lining two existing unlined ponds at the NCWRF with a high
density polyethylene liner. This will provide additional irrigation quality (lQ) water storage and
avoid IQ water loss that would normally percolate into the soil, thus ensuring that we can supply
our irrigation customers with IQ water in a more controlled, cfficient, and effective manner. The
pond perimeter berms will be improved to provide a more stable containment access area. The
adjacent pond roads will be improved to provide safer access for maintenance procedures. Piping
and valves will be installed between the ponds to improve circulation of IQ water between ponds.
This will help prevent algae and weeds from growing in the ponds and will result in reduced
maintenance to keep the ponds clean from debris. In addition, the Big Cypress Basin Board
(BCBB) has awarded Collier County a grant in the amount of $288,000 for lining Pond No, 2 by
August 27,2010.
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NCWRF Compliance Assurance Project 73950.1
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Agenda Item No. 10A
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The existing aeration basins will be fully covered and equipped with two new odor control units to
ensure compliance with our "zero offsite odors" policy. The existing headworks will also be
equipped with new odor control units to accomplish the same goal. An existing 150 HP blower will
be replaced with a new 300 HP blower and air flow modulating valves and an air flow meter will be
installed in each of the existing aeration basins to create better process control and allow the staff to
optimize the required oxygen for more efficient and effective biological wastewater treatment. The
existing anoxic zones will be converted to fine bubble aeration diffusers to improve treatment
efficiency and optimize the treatment process. These changes will allow more efficient and
effective operational control of the treatment process, thus improving the compliance, reliability,
and sustainability of the facility to produce IQ water.
A new bleach system will be installed for the filters in the Oxidation Ditch treatment train (the old
side of the plant). The bleach system will ensure the filters will reliably produce IQ water that fully
complies with all FDEP criteria. This system will also provide safer bleach feed to the plant and
will ensure there are no spills.
This project will provide numerous cost savings in various areas, including reduced chemical costs,
reduced electrical costs due to grcater efficiency, reduced bleach usage, and more compliant.
reliable, sustainable, and eflicient IQ water production and delivery. Please refer to the attached
Business Case for more specific details and figures. Further, an additional savings of $209,636.64
will be realized by purchasing the Siemens odor control system as a direct purchase by the County.
This affords both sales tax and contractor mark-up savings. Siemens offers a standardized odor
control system that is used throughout the County in the wastewater facilities. The County
standardized this system due to having a just-in-time spare parts inventory, specialized operating
personnel training for this system, and an excellent performance record. Staff has negotiated a best
value, fair market price for this system. Thc initial price offered by Siemens was $1,455,810.00.
Staff successfully negotiated the price down 10% (-$145,581.00), to a final price of$1,3 1 0,229.00.
Value engineering (VE) was conducted at the 60% and 90% design completion milestones and
resulted in a cost savings of $468,500. These reviews identified key cost-drivers, generated
alternatives through the use of creative thinking, and resulted in filling the need reliably at the
lowest life-cycle cost without sacrificing project requirements for safety, quality, operations,
maintenance, and environment. Please see the attached VE document for specific results.
Specialized construction engineering and inspection (CEI) services will be required for this project.
Strict controls will have to be exercised whcn construction activities interface with highly
complicated plant operations to avert any adverse impacts to the ability to continue to provide
wastewater treatment services to our customers. HigWy complicated and intrinsic coordination will
have to be implemented while performing the air modulating valves, blower interfaces, and air
diffuser work in the aeration basins. Engineering firm, Hazen & Sawycr, P.c. (H&S), is highly
qualified to provide these services because they have bcen involved in the past three plant
expansions as the design, hydraulics, and operations design and troublcshooting engineers. They
have successfully assisted whenever the plant experienced upsets and required remedial action.
They have also successfully provided operational support as needed in the past and present. In 2007
they assisted in completing the Capacity Analysis, Maximization, Modernization, Enhancement,
and Optimization (CAMMEO) study that identified areas in thc NCWRF that required upgrading.
Through this study they became even more intimately acquainted with the NCWRF. Thereforc,
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staff recommends that an amendment in the amount of $300,000.00 to H&S' Work Order HS-
FT3785-07-03 be approved to provide the initial CEI services during the NCWRF Compliance
Assurance project construction. This will ensure that the lining of Pond No.2 will be completed in
time to earn the BCBB grant in the amount of $288,000.00. In order to comply with new Florida
Statutes, staff will concurrently perform a Request for Proposal process to acquire the best qualified
firm to complete the remaining necessary CEI services through the end of the project.
For the construction project, Bid #10-5446 was publically advertised on E-Procure on January 29,
2010; 1,276 notices were mailed and 187 prospective bidders downloaded plans and specifications.
On March 5, 2010, sealed bids for the construction of this project were opened. Four bids were
received and are summarized in the following table:
BIDDER
D.N. Higgins, Inc.
Cardinal Contractors, Inc.
Mitchell & Stark
Poole & Kent
BID
$ 8,683,000.00
$ 9,401,266.00
$10,174.000.00
$10,285,000.00
The engineer of record, H&S, and staff, reviewed the bids, references, and qualifications for the
bidders. D.N. Higgins, Inc. has performed similar work successfully in the past. H&S and staff
find the prices to be fair and reasonable and congruent with the current market conditions.
Therefore, staff recommends awarding tbe contract to tbe lowest responsive, responsible, and
qualified bidder, D.N. Higgins, Inc., in tbe amount of $8,683,000.00. This amount is 28.2% less
than tbe $12, I 00,000 estimated cost provided by the engineer of record, H&S. H&S's
recommendation letter dated March 8, 2010, is attached.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding in the amount of $7,700,000 is available in, and is consistent with,
the FY2010 Capital Budget approved by the Board on September 24,2009. A budget amendment
in the amount of $3,244,229.00 is necessary to fully fund this portion and the remaining CEI portion
of the project. The source of funding is Wastewater User Fees, Fund (414).
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed and approved by the County
Attorney's Office and is legally sufficient for Board action-SRT.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: This project meets current Growth Management Plan
standards to ensure tbe viability of public facilities.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners, Ex-officio the Governing
Board of the Collier County Water-Sewer District:
1. Award a construction contract (Bid 10-5446) in the amount of $8,683,000.00 to D.N. Higgins,
Inc., for the NCWRF Compliance Assurance Project.
2. Authorize the Project Managcr to utilize tbe allowances for unforeseen conditions if nccessary.
3. Award thc pre-negotiated direct purchase odor control system in thc amount of $ 1 ,310,229.00 to
Siemens.
4. Approve an amendment to Work Ordcr HS-FT-3785-07-03 in the time and materials not to
exceed amount of $300,000.00 for the initial construction engineering and inspection services to
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H&S, to ensure receipt of the BCBB grant in the amount of $288,000.00, and authorize the
Chairman to sign.
5. Authorize the necessary budget amendment.
PREPARED BY: Peter Schalt, PMP, Senior Project Manager. Public Utilities Division.
Item Number:
Item Summary:
Meeting Date:
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
10A
Recommendation to award a construction contract (Bid #10-5446) to ON Higgins, Inc., in
the amount of $8,683,000.00; award a pre-negotiated direct purchase odor control package
in the amount of $1 ,310,229.00 to Siemens; amend engineering services Work Order HS-FT-
3785-07 -03 for initial construction engineering and inspection services in the time and
materials not to exceed amount of $300,000.00: and authorize the necessary budget
amendment for the North County Water Reclamation Facility Compliance Assurance project,
Project Number 73950.1. (Jim Delany, Public Utilities Administrator)
3/23/20109:00:00 AM
Senior Project Manager
Date
Prepared By
Peter Schall, PMP
Public Utilities Planning &
Project Mgmt
Public Utilities Planning & Project Mgmt
7/23/20099:46:04 AM
Plant Manager
Date
Approved By
Jon Pratt
Public Utilities Division
Wastewater
3/8/20101 :19 PM
Purchasing Agent
Date
Approved By
Scott Johnson
Administrative Services
Division
Purchasing & General Services
3/9/2010 9:49 AM
Phil E. Gramatges, P .E.
Date
Approved By
Public Utilities Division
Project Manager, Principal
Public Utilities Engineering
3/9/201010:04 AM
Approved By
Tom Chmelik
Public Utilities Division
Project Manager, Senior
Date
Public Utilities Engineering
3/9/201010:06 AM
Date
Approved By
G. George Yilmaz
Public Utilities Division
Director - Wastewater
Wastewater
3/9/201010:48 AM
Date
Approved By
Thomas Wides
Public Utilities Division
Director - Operations Support - PUD
Utilities Finance Operations
3/10/20102:22 PM
Date
Approved By
Dianna Perryman
Administrative Services
Contracts Specialist
Purchasing & General Services
3/11/201011:11 AM
Division
Agenda Item No. 10A
March 23, 2010
Page 6 of 41
Date
Approved By
Steve Carnell
Administrative Services
Division
Director - Purchasing/General Services
Purchasing & General Services
3/11/201011:35 AM
Approved By
Date
James W. DeLany
County Attorney
County Attorney
3/11/2010 1 :40 PM
Deputy County Attorney
Date
Approved By
Scott R. Teach
County Attorney
County Attorney
3/11/20102:01 PM
Date
Approved By
OMB Coordinator
County Manager's Office
Office of Management & Budget
3/11/20104:14 PM
ManagemenUBudget Analyst, Senior
Date
Approved By
Susan Usher
Office of Management &
Budget
Office of Management & Budget
3/12/20108:00 AM
County Attorney
Date
Approved By
Jeff Klatzkow
3/12/20102:07 PM
Approved By
County Manager
Date
Leo E. Ochs, Jr.
County Managers Office
County Managers Office
3/12/20102:40 PM
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HAzEN AND SAWYER
Environmental Engineers & Scientists
Hazen and sawyer, P.C.
21 01 ~ Corporate Boulevard, Suite 301
Boca Raton, FL 33431
581 997-ll070
Fax: 581 997-ll159
March 8, 2010
Peter Schalt, PMP, Senior Project Manager
Collier County Public Utilities Division, PPMD
3301 Tamiami Trail East
Building H, Collier County Government Center
Naples, Florida 34112
Bid Evaluation - Compliance Assurance Project
North Countv Water Reclamation Facilitv
Dear Pete,
We have reviewed the four bids received by the County on March 5, 2010 for the Compliance
Assurance Project, County Bid No. 10-5446. The four bidders and their bid prices are identified
below. All bids were free of mathematical error and all bidders submitted the required
documentation. The apparent low bid is from Douglas N. Higgins, Inc., Naples, Florida, in the
amount of $8,683,000.00.
Douglas N. Higgins
Cardinal Contractors, Inc.
Mitchell & Stark
Construction Company, Inc.
Poole & Kent Company of
Florida
Naples, FL
Marco Island, FL
! $8,683,000
i $9,401,266
i $10,174,000
Naples, FL
Miami, FL
1 $10,285,000
The bid of Douglas N. Higgins did not identify the electrical subcontractor on Page 4 of the
proposal. However, these bid documents included a description of project experience with the
proposed major subcontractors and the electrical subcontractor, Gulf States, Inc., Naples,
Florida was identified in this section of the Higgins' bid.
Douglas N. Higgins, Inc. recently, successfully, completed two projects involving modification to
existing wastewater treatment facilities, and one of those projects was a comparable size
project for the City of Marco Island. The low bidder has confirmed that the site project manager
will be Michael Lo Bello, who had the same responsibility for the Marco Island project. They
have also successfully completed many other construction projects for Collier County. We
further understand their recent project performance has been satisfactory. Therefore we
recommend award of this construction contract to Douglas N. Higgins, Inc. in the amount of
$8,863,000.00 subject to a final review by the Purchasing Department of the bid documents and
bid bond.
41010-027L001_Contract Award Recommendation
Page 1 0(2
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HAzEN AND SAWYER
Pete Schaff
March 8, 2010
Please contact us if there are any questions about this bid evaluation.
Very truly yours,
HAZEN & SAWYER, P.C.
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Kurt Pfeffer, R.E.
Project Manager
FLP'E ~\"t 1 '-
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c: Clifford Pepper / HMI
Albert MunIz / H&S
File: 410101-027.3.1.2
41010-o27LOOCContract Award Recommendation
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Agenda ,temi. 10A
March @ro.
Page of 4'f
CONTRACTIWORK ORDER MODIFICATION
CHECKLIST FORM
PROJECT NAME: NCWRF CAP Project PROJECT #: 73950.1 PROJECT MANAGER: Peter Schal!, PMP
BID/RFP #: 05-3785 MOD #: 1 PO#: 4 5 - 1 0020 JtORK ORDER #: HS-FT -37BS.07-03
DEPARTMENT: Dllhl~ro n+-;l-it--ioc
CONTRACTOR/FIRM NAME: H"'7on
c::.;::au.wpr P ('"
Original Contract Amount:
$ _2,846,000.00
(Starting Point)
Current BCC Approved Amount:
$_2,846,000.00
(Last Total Amount Approved by the BCC)
Current Contract Amount:
$ 2,846,000.00
-O;;c1uding All Changes Prior To This Modification)
Revised ContractIWork Order Amount:
$_300,000,00
$_3,146,000.00
(Including This Change Order)
Change Amount:
Cumulative Dollar Value of Changes to
this ContractfWork Order:
$_300,000.00
Date of Last BCC Approval 212712007
Agenda Item # 1 DB
Percentage of the change over/under current contract amount_10.54_IVo
Fonnula: (Revised Amount 1 Last BCC approved amount)-1
CURRENT COMPLETION DATE (S): ORIGINAL: 1131/2011 CURRENT: 10/30/2011
This change order will: [8J Add a new Task for $300,000.00 0 Increase Task Number _ by $
Other
Describe the change(s): This adds construction engineering and inspection services for the NCWRF Compliance
Assurance Project to ensure that the County receives the Big Cypress Basin Board grant of $288,000.00 for the
completion of the lining of Pond No.2.
Specify the reasons for the change(s) C 1. Planned or Elective C 2, Unforeseen Conditions Co 3. Quantity
Adjustments n 4. Correction of Errors (Plans, Specifications or Scope of Work) G 5. Value Added
C 6. Schedule Adjustments Note: One or more may be checked, depending on the nature of the change(s).
Identify all negative impacts to the project if this change order were not processed: There would be no inspection of
the work to ensure conformance with the contract and the Big Cypress Basin Board grant of $288,000.00 would be lost.
This change was requested by: rlContractor/Consultant P( Owner n Using Department C CDES
CDesign Professional U1Regulatory Agency (Specify)
rOther (Specify)
CONTRACT SPECIALIST PARTICIPATION IN NEGOTIATIONS:
r.
Yes
rv
No
This form is to be signed and dated.
APPROVED BY D <; ,
Pr'
REVIEWED BY:
Date:
3/ ({ / I 0
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3/,1/ Ie
APPROVED BY:
Date:
Date:
Revised 6 1809
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Page 11 of41
Work Order Date: March 15.2007
Change Order No.1
Change Order Description:
This adds construction engineering and inspection services for the NCWRF Compliance
Assurance Project to ensure that the County receives the Big Cypress Basin Board grant of
$288.000.00 for the completion of the lining of Pond No.2.
CHANGE ORDER TO WORKORDER
FROM: Public Utilities Division PPM
3301 Tamiami Trail East
Building H. 3" Floor
Naples. Florida 34112
Project No. 73950.1
PO # 4500077805
WO # HS-Fr-3785-07-03
Date: March 10. 2010
TO: Hazen & Sawyer. P.c.
Boca Raton, FL
NCWRF Compliance Assurance
Original agreement amount ............ .......... ................. ...... ..................$2.846.000.00
Sum of Previous Changes............................... ............... .....$ 0
This Change Order No.1 Amount (add or subtract) .........................$ 300.000.00
Revised Agreement Amount ............................................................. $3,146,000.00
Original contract time in calendar days.... ........................... ....... ...... .1432 days
Adjusted number of calendar days due to previous change orders .......... ..........0 days
This change order adjusted time is.... .......... ........ ............ ........... ....... .272 days
Revised Contract Time in working days.... ........................... ............ .1704 days
Original Notice to Proceed date .................................................. 03/1912009
Completion date based on original contract time ........................ 01/31/2011
Revised completion date due to change order(s)......................... 1013012011
Your acceptance of this change order shall constitute a modification to our Agreement and
will be performed subject to all the same terms and conditions as contained in said
Agreement indicated above. as fully as if the same were repeated in this acceptance. The
adjustment, to this Agreement shall constitute a full and final settlement of any and all claims
arising out of, or related to. the change set forth herein. including claims for impact and delay
costs.
Prepared by: 11ft"! \AL~\.r...t/,j--
Peter Schalt. PMP. Senior Project Manager
Public Utilities Planning & Project Mgmt. Dept.
Accepted by: A~ 'Pl ~
Albert Muniz. P.E.. Vic~resldent
Hazen & Sawy,.-yC.
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Date: 7((0/10
Date: '-10"'0
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Change Order No. 1
Page 2
Date: 3./10110
Date: ;110 (( 0
Date:
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Date:
AITEST:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COlLIER COUNTY FLORIDA
Dwight E. Brock, Clerk
BY:
BY:
Fred W. Coy Ie, Chairman
Approved As To Form
and Legal Sufficiency:
Print Name:
AssisIant County Attorney
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HAzEN AND SAWYER
Environmental Engineers & Scientists
_1I1d Saw1Ir, P.C.
21011Ni CorpomlI Bo~ 8ulIe 301
Boca _, R.33431
561 997.aml
Fax: 561 997-3159
March 10, 2010
Mr. Peter Schalt, PMP, Senior Project Manager
COLUER COUNTY
Public UtIlities Planning and Project Management
3301 East Tamlami Trail, Building H, 31d Floor
Naples, Florida 34112
Collier County NCWRF Compliance Assurance Project
Construction Enalneerlna and lnaoectlon Services
Dear Mr. Schalt:
We are pleased to submit this limited proposal for the first portion of construction on the
referenced project. This proposal will provide construction engineering and inspection services
for the lining of Pond "2-and for the first four (4) months of other project construction activltJes
with a maximum cost as noted in the fee proposal below. We understand the remaining
construction services for the project will be solicited by the County under a future Request for
Proposals.
Prolect Backaround
The Compliance Assurance Project (CAP) includes new odor control systems as well as
upgrades to the existing system at the Preliminary Treatment structure. The CAP also includes
modifications to the existing MLE aeration basins, aeration blower upgrade, lining of two
reuse/reject water ponds, revisions to existing pond benns and piping and lining, and
modifications to the north bleach system.
Proiect Seeoe and Understandina
The following activities outline engineering and inspection services to be provided during
construction of the Compliance Assurance Project.
1. Schedule and attend a preconstruction conference with the County and the
contractor. Prepare and distribute minutes.
2. Coordinate all construction field activities with the operational staff at the NCWRF.
3. Review and evaluate the proposed construction schedule and the schedule of values
used for progress payment purposes.
4. Provide timely review of shop drawings, submittal infonnation and O&M Manuals,
5. Respond to Requests for InfonnatJon from the contractor within three working days,
6. Provide construction contract administration consisting of (a) review of payment
applications, (b) review of construction schedule updates and field progress, (c)
review of change order requests and preparation of change orders, and (d)
assistance in administration of additional work under the Contract Allowance Bid
Item.
4101{).()23L005_Constl1JCtion Servlces-cAP NCWRF
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Agenda Item NO.1 OA
March 23,2010
Page 14 of 41
HAzEN AND SAWYER
Pete Schelt
Merch 10, 2010
7. Provide operational support services to assist the County to maintain continuous
compliance with DEP requirements and to maintain production of irrigation quality
(10) water.
8. Conduct site observation of construction and provide dally reports with. photographs
to the County.
9. Provide site visits by an engineer to Inspect the. field progress and respond to
questions. The estimated time for site visits is described on the enclosed fee
spreadsheet.
10. Attend project meetings In oieter,to monitor. progress"respond tofieldissues)aild
communicate with the contractor. " .,
Please note we have excluded preparation of conformed construction documents due to the
minimal substantive addendum changes. We have also excluded costs from the proposed
budget for the following activities: (a) any permitting preparation or application costs, (b)
Investigation or management of hazardous materials and historical artifacts, and (c) laboratory
testing.
Antlllioated ProiectSchedule
The construction contract allows a construction period of 16 months. This limited proposal
provide construction engineering and inspecliori services for the first four (4) mollths
construction for the maximum fee shown below.
Fee for Professional Services
This limited proposal addresses construction engineering and inspection services associated
with the first four (4) months of construction of the Compliance Assurance Project, and these
services shall be performed on a time and material basis. The basic construction services
(Tasks 1 and 2) are estimated to be $287,320. The total fee with Additional Services and
Reimbursable Expenses is $300,000. Please refer to the enclosed spreadsheet that identifies
our estimates for the various tasks. .
We appreciate the opportunity to continue to serve the County during the cO~!ltructIOr1 phase of
this project. If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Very truly yours,
HAZEN AND SAWYER, P.C.
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Project Manager
c: Albert Muniz / H&S
CIlffotd PePf>>r / HMI
Ale 4101D-027-1.2
410tD-023L005_ConslnJCffon Services-CAP NCWRF
PROPOSAL FOR PROfESSIONAL CEI SERVICES
COMPUANCE ASSURANCE PROJECT, NCWRF
COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC UTILITIES DMSION
PrIncIpIII
Tuk $175
1. Conlract ........1n1ldnillDn -1aHd on 4 manthll17 ....
1 __ Conroronco
2 ea_-.go.sl0p_&apecillImtgo
3 PlojIIct Monegomenl, Pey Roqu_ 40
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Agenda Item No. 10A
March 23, 2010
Page 15 of 41
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3. RHnbbraatH~
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2 Doc:umont Reproduction: Building Permll, other
2 20
20 78
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80 732
SUBTOTAL
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_10,2010
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TOTAL BASIC SERVICES: TASKS 1 a z $ZI7,320
NOTES:
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SUBTOTAL: TASK 3
$5 880
$7 000
12880
TOTAL ALL TASKS $300,000
Agenda Item No. 10A
March 23. 2010
Page 16 of 41
COLLIER COUNTY GOVERNMENT
PUBLIC UTILITIES PLANNING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
BUSINESS CASE FOR: NCWRF Compliance Assurance Project - 73950.1
Hazen & Sawyer initial CEI Services via amendment to work order
NEXUS TO MASTER PLAN: Wastewater MP . Section 8, Table 8-2, page 1 of 5, line 24.
FY'10 Budgeted Amount: $8.5M
1. Initiative action and recommendation - underlined and italics below
Recommendation to award a construction contract (Bid #10-5446) to D.N. Higgins, Inc., in
the amount of 58,683,000.00; award a pre-negotiated direct purchase odor control package
In the amount of 51,310,229.00 to Siemens; amend entrineerine services Work Order HS-FT-
3785-07-0] in the amount of $300.000.00 for initUIJ construction eneineerinfl and insDedion
services in the time and materials not to exceed amount of $300.000.00; and approve the
necessary budget amendment(s) for the North County Water Reclamation Facility
Compliance Assurance project, Project Number 73950.1.
2. Benefits of the initiative action
To provide inspection services to ensure that the NCWRF is upgraded into full
compliance with all local. state, and federal rules, ordinances and laws, and eam the
Big Cypress Basin grant of $288.000.00
3. Risk of not takino the action
Risk potential non-compliance issues or inefficiencies. Risk that the construction
does not adhere to the contract. Will lose the grant.
4. Why is this action the best value solution
It is always the best value solution have full time inspection services on a large
critical project like this to bring the plant into full compliance.
5. Other ootion to the action
None
6. What criteria does this initiative address (e.o.. Public Health, SafelY. AU1R.
Comoliance, meets demand. etc...)
Compliance, safety, meet demand, cost to correct avoidance, free funding.
Name: Peter Schalt, PMP
Title: Senior Project Manager
Date: March 11,2010
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Agenda Item No. 10A
March 23, 2010
Page 180f41
BID PROPOSAL
SECTION 13200A: ODOR CONTROL SYSTEMS - CHEMICAL
SECTION 13201A: ODOR CONTROL SYSTEMS-BIOSCRUBBER
FURNISH WITH FIELD TESTING, START-UP,
TRAINING AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
INSTALLATION BY CONTRACTOR
FOR THE
COLLIER COUNTY, FL
NORTH CO. REGIONAL WRF HEADWORKS
Bid Date: March 5, 2010
Revised on March 1, 2010
SWT File No. M09-257 (A-D)
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Mr. Larry Hickey
Equipment Plus, Inc.
6600 South Magnolia Ave
Oscala, FI 34476-6868
Tel: (352) 237-1869
Mobile: (352) 895-2656
Email: lany.hickey@equipmentplusinc.com
Siemens Water Technologies Corp.
SIEMENS SALES CONTACT
Vaughan Harshman, P.E.
Siemens Water Technologies
2650 Tallevast Road
Sarasota, FL 34243
Tel: (941) 355-2971
Mobile: (941) 928-0453
Email: james.v.harshman@siemens.com
12316 World Trade Drive
Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92128
Tel: (858) 487-2200
Fax: (858) 487-5600
www.water.siemens.com
SIEMENS
Agenda Item NO.1 OA
March 23, 2010
Page 19 of 41
March 1,2010
Scott O. Johnson
Purchasing Agent
3301 Tamiami Trail East
SLOG "G"
Naples, FL 34112
RE: SECTION 13200A: ODOR CONTROL SYSTEMS - CHEMICAL
SECTION 13201A: ODOR CONTROL SYSTEMS - BIOLOGICAL
COLLIER COUNTY, FL - NORTH CO. REGIONAL WRF HEADWORKS
SWT Proposal No. M09-257 (references A-D and M08-002)
Dear Mr. Johnson:
Please find the enclosed revised Siemens Water Technoiogies' Sid Proposal for providing the Odor
Control Systems for the NCWRF Compliance Assurance Project. Our proposal is in accordance with the
technical specifications and drawings. This revision includes the items we discussed during our meeting
last week including finalized pricing and payment tenns.
Our detailed scope of supply and services are attached herein. We have included our standard tenns and
conditions in this proposal and would be happy to discuss any specific items before finalizing a contract.
The price for the equipment described in this proposal is $1,310,229.
We appreciate your interest in working with us on this important project and look forward to a successful
partnership. Please do not hesitate to contact me or Mr. Vaughan Harshman if you have any questions
regarding our scope or need any additional information.
Thank you for this opportunity to be of service again to Collier County.
Sincerely,
Richard Parker
General Manager, Odor Control
TMlkjg1M09-257 A..combined.cost.030110 Rev 2.doc
cc: Mr. Vaughan Harshman, P.E., Siemens Water Technologies Corp.
Mr. Larry Hickey, Equipment Plus Inc
Siemens Water Technologies Corp.
12316 Worid Trade Drive
Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92128
Tel: (858) 487-2200
Fax: (858) 487-5600
www.water.siemens.com
SIEMENS
OCU-1: SECTION 13201A: ODOR CONTROL SYSTEMS - BIOSCRUBBER
Agenda Item NO.1 OA
March 23, 2010
Page 20 of41
SCOPE OF WORK BY SIEMENS WATER TECHNOLOGIES
The following equipment and services are included in our scope of work. All equipment and components
necessary to provide a complete system in accordance with Specification Section 13201A will be provided
except those items specifically excluded below. The system is suitable for outdoors installation in an
NFPA 820 Class 1 Division 2 hazardous-duty location. The electrical control panel and nutrient tank will
be remote-mounted in a non-hazardous location at least three-feet from the odor control system and
ductwork. The Contractor will be responsible for mounting the nutrient tank/control panel and some field-
wiring.
No.
1.
Description
FRP Air Exhaust Fan with High Efficiency TEFC Motor'
6,100 acfm @ 7.0 in w.c. with 15 HP motor (Class 1, Div 2)
Q!y
1
2. Fan Outlet Flexible Connector' (EPDM flanged with SS backing bars)
3. Fan OutietlBioScrubber Inlet Transition'
4. FRP Bioscrubber Tower (10 It diameter)', including:
Media Support
Bioscrubber PUF Foam Media'
Liquid Distributor'
Mist Eliminator'
Integral Sump
Drain, Sight Glass, Manways
Inlet and Outlet Sample Port
Flanged Inlet and Outlet
All Bioscrubber Tower Connecting Hardware (nuts, bolts, gaskets)
FRP caged ladder and maintenance platform
Exhaust transition with 24" side outlets, mist eliminator access and 24" FRP
bypass damper (with chain wheel actuator)
5. Water and Nutrient Tank Feed System'
Nutrient Tank in rectangular box
Water Control Box with 316 SS NEMA 12 Enclosure
Electrical Control Panel with 316 SS NEMA 4X Enclosure, Motor Starters
and control transformer
Polypropylene Recirculation Pump
Nutrient Feed Pump mounted in Water Control Box
Low Level Switches (Sump and Nutrient)
Recirculation Pressure Gauge in Water Control Box
6. Miscellaneous Instruments and Accessories Included
Make-up Water Rotameter
Differential Pressure Transmitter across Bioscrubber'
Sump Low and High Level Control
Fan suction Vacuum switch'
Fan Vibration switch
Siemens Water Technologies Corp.
12316 World Trade Drive
Suite 100
San Diego. CA 92128
Tel: (858) 487-2200
Fax: (858) 487-5600
www.water.siemens.com
SIEMENS
Agenda Item NO.1 OA
March 23, 2010
Page 21 of41
7. Spare Parts
Nutrient Pump Repair Kit, Qty. 1
Fan Belts, Qty. 1 Set
Fan Bearings, Qty. 1 Set
8.
Neoprene Pad' for Underneath Vessels
Included
9.
Anchor Bolts'
Included
10.
Design Submittals and O&M Manuals in accordance with sections 01330 and
01830
Included
11.
Manufacturer's Services for Start-up, Testing and Operator Training in accordance
with section 01750
(See Field Service Summary-combined for all equipment in this contract)
Included
12.
F.O.B Jobsite
. Shipped Loose for installation by the contractor
Included
CLARIFICATIONS/EXCEPTIONS TO SPECIFICATION SECTION 13201A
1. Page 13201A-5, Item 1.05.B: Add to the end of the sentence ", provided that the influent
conditions are within the design parameters stated herein."
2. Page 13201A-5, Item 1.07: We respectfully request the Tenms of Payment be revised to reflect
those listed below under "Payment Terms".
Siemens Water T echnoiogies Corp.
12316 World Trade Drive
Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92128
Tel: (858) 487-2200
Fax: (858) 487-5600
www.water.siemens.com
Agenda Item NO.1 OA
March 23, 2010
Page 22 of 41
SIEMENS
OCU NO 2: SECTION 13200A: ODOR CONTROL SYSTEMS - CHEMICAL
EXISTING LO/PRO. MODIFICATIONS
SCOPE OF WORK BY SIEMENS WATER TECHNOLOGIES
The following equipment and services are included in our bid. All equipment and components necessary
to provide a complete system in accordance with Specification Section 13200A will be provided except
those items specifically excluded below.
The modifications will result in a system suitable for NFPA 820 Class 1 Division 2 hazardous-duty location.
The electrical control panel will be remote-mounted in a non-hazardous location at least three-feet from
the odor control system and ductwork. The Contractor will be responsible for mounting the control panel
and some field-wiring.
No.
1.
Descriotion
FRP Air Exhaust Fan Motor' (60 HP motor)
Inverter duty motor, Ciass 1, Division 2, vibration switch
2. Modifications to existing Siemens Packaged LO/PROO Odor Control System
including provision of the following:
Recircuiation pump motors' (15 HP, 25 HP - Class 1, Division 2)
Chemical pump motors' (three 1/2 HP expl DC motors)
New PVC 3" head for existing NaOCI pump'
Mist Eliminator (mesh type)*
New Exhaust Stack' (with WYE connector for H2S sensor -5.0-1t high)
3. Electrical Control Panel with 316 SS NEMA 4X Enclosure', including
Transformer, Solt Motor Starters, Dry Contacts, and Instrumentation (remote-
mounted in a non-hazardous location)
pH Elements & Controller (2 ea.)
ORP Element & Controller (1 ea.)
Note: VFD for fan motor supplied and installed by others
4. Accessories and Instrumentation'
Differential Pressure Transmitters (2)
Recirculation Pump Pressure switches (2)
Fan inlet vacuum switch
Fan vibration switch
NEMA 7 junction box for existing level switches (2)
Tubing and connectors to route makeup water supply to recirc pump seal
5. Manufacturer's Services for Start-up, Testing and Operator Training at the Job
Site in accordance with section 01750 (See Field Service Summary-combined
for all equipment in this contract)
6. Bottled Hydrogen Sulfide Gas for Performance Testing
7. F.O.B. Job Site
, Shipped Loose for installation by the contractor
Total
Quantity
1
Included
Included
Included
Included
Siemens Water Technologies Corp.
12316 World Trade Drive
Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92128
Tel: (858) 487-2200
Fax: (858) 487-5600
www.water.siemens.com
SIEMENS
OCU NO 3: SECTION 13200A: ODOR CONTROL SYSTEMS - CHEMICAL
NEW LO/PRO
SCOPE OF WORK BY SIEMENS WATER TECHNOLOGIES
The following equipment and services are included in our bid. All equipment and components necessary
to provide a complete system in accordance with Specification Section 13200A will be provided except
those items specifically excluded below. Siemens Water Technologies' LO/PR()@ scrubber system is
packaged, pre-piped, wired to the greatest extent possible, tested and shipped as a single piece. Field
assembly is limited to the fan, inlet and outlet transitions, ductwork, electrical control panel, utilities
connections and some minor sub-assemblies.
Agenda Item No. 10A
March 23, 2010
Page 23 of 41
The systems are suitable for outdoors installation in an NFPA 820 Class 1 Division 2 hazardous-duty
location. The eiectrical control panel will be remote-mounted in a non-hazardous location at least three-
feet from the odor control system and ductwork. The Contractor will be responsible for mounting the
control panel and some field-wiring.
No.
1.
Description
FRP Air Exhaust Fan* (22,850 acfm @ 10 in W.C., 60 HP motor)
Inverter duty motor, Class 1, Division 2, vibration switch
Total
Quantitv
1
2. FRP Fan Inlet Flexible Connector* (EPDM boot type with S/S clamps)
3. FRP Fan Outlet Flexible Connector* (EPDM flanged with SS backing bars)
4. FRP Fan Outlet/Scrubber Inlet Transition*
5. Siemens Water Technologies' Three-Stage Packaged LO/PR()@ Odor Control
System of Unitary (Single Piece) FRP Construction (Hetron 922 Resin) with the
following major system components:
Two-Stage Gas Absorption System
Two Integral Chemical Sumps
Packing Media, Nozzles and Mist Eliminator (mesh type)
Intemal Piping and Access Doors
6. FRP Scrubber Outlet Transition/Exhaust Stack* (with WYE connector for H2S
senser -5.0-1t high)
7.
PP Chemical Recirculation Pumps, Vertical Seal-less (no seai water is required),
pre-mounted on scrubber sumps
2
8.
Chemical Metering Pumps, pre-mounted on scrubber sumps, expl DC motor
Sodium Hydroxide
Sodium Hypochlorite
2
1
Siemens Water Technologies Corp.
12316 World Trade Drive
Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92128
Tel: (858) 487-2200
Fax: (858) 487-5600
www.water.siemens.com
SIEMENS
Agenda Item No. 10A
March 23, 2010
Page 24 of41
No.
9.
Descriotion (Continued)
Electrical Control Panel with 316 SS NEMA 4X Enclosure', including Transformer,
Soft Motor Starters, Dry Contacts, and Instrumentation (remote-mounted in a non-
hazardous location)
pH Elements & Controller (2 ea.)
ORP Element & Controller (1 ea.)
Sump Low Level Control (2 ea.)
Note: VFD for fan motor supplied and installed by others
10.
Accessories and Instrumentation
Differential Pressure Transmitters (2)
Make-up Water Flowmeters (2)
Scrubber Blowdown Controls
Recirculation Pump Pressure switch and gauges (2)
Fan inlet vacuum switch'
Scrubber NEMA 4X Electrical Junction Box
11.
Spare Parts
Metering Pump Repair Kits, Qty. 3 Kits
Fan Belts, Qty. 1 Set
Fan Bearings, Qty. 1 Set
Extra 3" PVC head for NaOCI pump, Qty 1
pH and ORP probe rebuild kit (salt bridges)
12.
Anchor Bolts'
13.
Neoprene Pad for underneath Scrubber*
14.
Design Submittals and O&M Manuals in accordance with sections 01330 and
01830
15.
Manufacturer's Services for Start-up, Testing and Operator Training at the Job Site
in accordance with section 01750 (See Field Service Summary-combined for all
equipment in this contract)
16.
Bottled Hydrogen Sulfide Gas for Performance Testing
17.
F.O.B. Job Site
, Shipped Loose for installation by the contractor
Siemens Water Technologies Corp.
12316 World Trade Drive
Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92128
Tel: (858) 487-2200
Fax: (858) 487-5600
WINW. water. siemens.com
Total
Quantity
1
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
SIEMENS
Agenda Item No. 10A
March 23, 2010
Page 25 of41
OCU NOS. 4 AND 5: SECTION 13200A: ODOR CONTROL SYSTEMS - CHEMICAL
NEW LO/PRO'S
SCOPE OF WORK BY SIEMENS WATER TECHNOLOGIES
The following equipment and services are included in our bid. All equipment and components necessary
to provide a complete system in accordance with Specification Section 13200A will be provided except
those items specifically excluded below. Siemens Water Technologies' LO/PR()@ scrubber system is
packaged, pre-piped, wired to the greatest extent possible, tested and shipped as a singie piece. Field
assembly is limited to the fan, inlet and outlet transitions, ductwork, electrical control panel, utilities
connections and some minor sub-assembiies.
The systems are suitable for outdoors installation in an NFPA 820 Ciass 1 Division 2 hazardous-duty
location. The electrical control panel will be remote-mounted in a non-hazardous location at least three-
feet from the odor control system and ductwork. The Contractor will be responsible for mounting the
control panel and some field-wiring.
No. Description
1. FRP Air Exhaust Fan- (28,000 acfm @ 12.5 in W.C., 100 HP motor)
Class 1, Division 2, vibration switch, FRP inlet box
2. FRP Fan Inlet Flexible Connector- (EPDM boot type with S/S clamps)
3. FRP Fan Outlet Flexible Connector- (EPDM flanged with SS backing bars)
4. FRP Fan Outlet/Scrubber Inlet Transition-
5. Siemens Water Technologies' Three-Stage Packaged LO/PR()@ Odor Control
System of Unitary (Single Piece) FRP Construction (Hetron 922 Resin) with the
following major system components:
Three-Stage Gas Absorption System
Three Integral Chemical Sumps
Packing Media, Nozzles and Mist Eliminator
Intemal Piping and Access Doors
6. FRP Scrubber Outlet Transition/Exhaust Stack- (with WYE connector for H2S
sensor -5.0-1t high)
7. PP Chemical Recirculation Pumps, Vertical Seal-less (no seal water is required),
pre-mounted on scrubber sumps
8. Chemical Metering Pumps, pre-mounted on scrubber sumps, expl DC motor
Sodium Hydroxide
Sodium Hypochlorite
Siemens Water Technologies Corp.
12316 World Trade Drive
Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92128
Tel: (858) 487-2200
Fax: (858) 487-5600
www.water.siemens.com
Total
Quantitv
2
2
2
2
2
2
6
6
2
SIEMENS
Agenda Item NO.1 OA
March 23, 2010
Page 26 of41
No. Description (Continued)
9. Electrical Control Panel with 316 SS NEMA 4X Enclosure*, including Transformer,
Soft Motor Starters, Dry Contacts, and Instrumentation (remote-mounted in a non-
hazardous location)
pH Elements & Controller (3 ea. system)
ORP Elements & Controller (1 ea. system)
Sump Low Level Control (3 ea. system)
10. Accessories and Instrumentation (quantities are per system)
Differential Pressure Transmitters (2)
Make-up Water Flowmeters (3)
Scrubber Blowdown Controls
Recirculation Pump Pressure switch and gauges (3)
Fan inlet vacuum switch* (1)
Scrubber NEMA 4X Electrical Junction Box
11. Spare Parts (quantities are per system)
Metering Pump Repair Kits, Qty. 4 Kits
Fan Belts, QIy. 1 Set
Fan Bearings, QIy. 1 Set
Extra 3" PVC head for NaOCI pump, QIy 1
pH and ORP probe rebuild kit (salt bridges)
12. Anchor Bolts*
13. Neoprene Pad* for underneath Scrubbers
14. Design Submittals and O&M Manuals in accordance with sections 01330 and
01830
15. Manufacturer's Services for Start-up, Testing and Operator Training at the Job Site
. in accordance with section 01750 (See Field Service Summary-combined for all
equipment in this contract)
16. Bottled Hydrogen Sulfide Gas for Performance Testing
17. F.O.B. Job Site
* Shipped Loose for installation by the contractor
CLARIFICATIONS/EXCEPTIONS TO SPECIFICATION SECTION 13200A
Total
Quantitv
2
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
1. Page 13200A-5, Item 1.07.B: Add to the end of the sentence ", provided that the influent conditions
are within the design parameters stated herein."
2. Page 13200A-5, Item 1.08: We respectfully request the Terms of Payment be revised to reflect those
listed below under "Payment Terms".
Siemens Water T echnoiogies Corp.
Tel: (858) 487-2200
Fax: (858) 487-5600
INWW. water .siemens.com
12316 World Trade Drive
Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92128
SIEMENS
FIELD SERVICE SUMMARY:
Agenda Item NO.1 OA
March 23, 2010
Page 27 of 41
Siemens will provide a representative on-site to witness the delivery and inspection of each equipment
delivery and provide a report with photographs.
Siemens will provide a field engineer to inspect the installation, supervise the contractor responsible for
the modifications to OCS-2, perform the Field Acceptance Performance Tests, and provide training to the
owner's personnel.
Bioscrubber portion: Two (2) Trips for up to Three Days per Trip at the Job Site for Start-up, Testing and
Operator Training
Siemens will assist the contractor with balancing the air flow from the foul air sources under the various
operating conditions. Damper settings, VFD settings and air flow rates will be determined and
summarized in the O&M manual. The air balancing will be conducted using a pitot traverse to measure
velocity in the ductwork by the Siemens technician. It is expected that the air balancing will be performed
at various times during construction.
Installation and startup assistance: Four (4) trips, twelve (12) days total
Performance Testing: Estimated to require Three (3) trips, six (6) days total
EXCLUSIONS TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CONTRACTOR
1. Equipment package unloading, storage, and installation.
2. Removal and disposal of existing Bioway system.
3. Site preparation work, civil works, foundation design and concrete pad for equipment, including
any structural caicuiations.
4. Loading of all bioscrubber internals, including media
5. Design, supply, and installation of all odor extract ducts including ductwork, dampers, flexible
connectors, and transitions up to fan inlets.
6. Any outlet ductwork/exhaust stack beyond Siemens' provided stack and from the bioscrubber
outlet transition to any equipment installed downstream of the bioscrubber.
7. All 316 SST fasteners and EPDM gaskets for ductwork flanged connections and dampers.
8. Design, supply, and installation of all duct supports and flashing. Siemens will provide the design
for the exhaust ductwork connection to the BTF tower only.
9. Utilities: 480V/3Ph/60 Hz power, water and drain.
10. Mounting of electrical control panel in a non-hazardous location and all electrical materials and
their instaliation from control panel to remote located instruments or equipment such as scrubber
fan, pumps, scrubber junction box, chemical storage tank instrumentation (provided by others), etc.
11. All electrical materials, their installation and any programming to interface Siemens' electrical
control panel with the plant PLC/SCADA. Please note: Siemens' electrical control panel does not
require and does not include a PLC. The panel will include dry-contacts for hard-wired relays by
the Contractor.
12. Chemical storage tanks and all chemicals, including nutrient solution.
13. All chemical tank piping and assemblies.
Siemens Water Technologies Corp.
12316 World Trade Drive
Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92128
Tel: (858) 487-2200
Fax: (858) 487-5600
www.water.siemens.com
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14. All components of chemical supply line, including piping, pipe supports, valves and strainers,
from storage tanks to scrubber-mounted metering pumps.
15. Make-up water supply and drain piping.
16. All piping, valves, and accessories from bioscrubber sump to recirculation pump and from
recirculation pump to bioscrubber nozzle header connection.
17. Make-up water supply to water control box and drain piping from the bioscrubber system.
18. Minor field assembly of some sub-assemblies may be required. (For shipping purposes, some
sub-assemblies are disassembled and will need to be re-assembled in the field)
19. Heat tracing and insulation of all exposed piping for make-up water, drain, recirculation and
chemical feed, including piping located on the scrubber itself. This includes any required heat
tracing for exhaust fan drain.
20. Any sales, federal, state, local, user, excise, or other similar taxes unless expressly stated in
this quotation.
21. Installation/demolition labor for OCS-2 modifications, removal of unused components, including
control panel, fan motor, pump motors, wiring/conduits, retrofit existing vessel to accommodate
new mist eliminator, new stack, etc.
22. Fan VFD's for OCS2 and 3
23. H2S monitoring system, permanent or portable
24. Spare parts for OCU2
25. Any items not explicitly listed under Siemens' scope of supply.
SHIPPING INFORMATION
Equipment Overall Footprint: Shipping Weight
OCS 1 10 ft Dia x -36.7 If OAH (Tower) -80001bs
6.0 ft l x 5.5 ft W (NUCIRC skid) -20001bs
OCS3 17'-6" l x 9'-6" W (loPro vessel only) 12,000 Ibs.
OCS 4 OR 5 28'-0" l x 9'-6" w x -14 ft H (loPro 16,000Ibs.
vessel only)
FIELD SERVICES
Should additional. services be required for work beyond what is included in our proposal, it will be
necessary for you to purchase them from us for our standard rate of $1,000 per eight (8) hour day, plus
expenses.
SCHEDULE
On any ensuing contract, we shall mutually agree upon a production schedule. Our normal lead time
for this type of equipment is as stated below. However, due to fluctuations in backlog, an actual
schedule cannot be established until after receipt and acceptance of a complete written purchase
agreement.
Siemens Water Technologies Corp.
12316 World Trade Drive
Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92128
Tel: (858) 487-2200
Fax: (858) 487-5600
www.water.siemens.com
SIEMENS
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Design Submittals:
Equipment Shipment:
6 Weeks after Receipt of Fully Executed Purchase Order
14-16 Weeks after Seller's Written Receipt of Submittal Approval and
Release for Fabrication
1-2 Weeks after Shipment
Estimated Delivery:
Special Note: Our price does not include any costs for storage of equipment between the time it is
ready to ship and when the equipment is actually installed. The costs to protect, insure, and store the
equipment at the job site, or at any off site location, is the responsibility of the Buyer.
PROPOSAL VALIDITY
Siemens Water Technologies' Cost Proposal for the March 5, 2010 bid date is valid until June 5, 2010.
Our equipment is priced with equipment shipment no later than August 31, 2011. In the event Buyer
may require extensions to the delivery or warranty periods, Seller can offer extended terms for an
additional cost to be provided at time of request.
PAYMENT TERMS
Siemens' proposal is based upon the following payment terms for each respective location [Headworks
and Aeration], for which a Schedule of Values shall be provided (at a later date):
90% upon equipment shipment (or offer to ship), Net 30 days
10% upon substantial completion of odor control system, Net 30 days, but no later than 180 days
from equipment shipment
In the event any amount becomes past due, a service for of 1-1/2% of the unpaid balance will be due
each month untii paid. Siemens reserves the right to ship, invoice, and collect for partial shipments.
TAXES
Our bid does not include any sales, federal, state, local, user, excise, or other similar taxes unless
expressly stated in this quotation. All applicable taxes shall be paid by the Buyer. Should Siemens
Water Technologies Corp. receive an order for this project, the Buyer shall forward to Siemens a resale
certificate or tax exemption certificate, whichever is applicabie.
WARRANTY
At each respective location [Headworks and Aeration], Siemens' warranty for equipment is 24 months
from substantial completion of odor control system(s) or 30 months from shipment, whichever occurs
first, in accordance with Article 6 of Siemens' Standard Terms of Sale (attached).
BACKCHARGE POLICY
Without exception, Siemens Water Technologies Corp. ('Siemens') will not be responsible for any
backcharges unless a written request is submitted to, and approved in writing by Siemens prior to work
being performed or any cost being incurred. Any such request must be submitted at ieast three (3)
Siemens Water Technologies Corp.
12316 World Trade Drive
Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92128
Tel: (858) 487-2200
Fax: (858) 487-5600
www.water.siemens.com
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working days before such approval is required to permit Siemens to conduct a site visit or such other
investigation as it may deem appropriate.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
NOTE 1: All the information in this quotation is confidential and has been prepared for your use solely
in considering the purchase of the equipment described. Transmission of all or any part of this
information to others or use by you for other purposes is unauthorized without our written consent.
NOTE 2: Attached to this Proposal are Siemens' Standard Terms of Sale. These conditions apply to this
proposal and are factored into the price of this project. No tenms and conditions other than Siemens'
Standard Tenms of Sale attached to this Proposal will apply to any resulting order unless mutualiy agreed
to in a separate document executed by Siemens and Buyer. This Bid by Siemens is further contingent
upon: (i) resolution of mutually acceptable payment terms; (ii) Siemens' satisfactory completion of an anti-
corruption due diligence review; and (iii) written agreement specifically acknowledging acceptance of
terms and conditions mutually agreed upon by the parties.
Siemens Water Technologies Corp.
12316 World Trade Drive
Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92128
Tel: (858) 487-2200
Fax: (858) 487-5600
WNW. water.siemens.com
SIEMENS
STANDARD TERMS OF SALE
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Aoolicable Terms. These terms govern the purchase and sale of the equipment and related services, if any (collectively, "Equipmenr), referred to in Seller's purchase
order, quotation, proposal or acknowledgmenL as the case may be ("Seller's Documentation"). Whether these terms are included in an offer or an acceptance by
Seller, such offer or acceptance is conditioned on Buyer's assent to these terms. Seller rejects all additional or different terms in any of Buyer's forms or documents.
2. Payment. Buyer shall pay Seller the full purchase price as set forth in Seller's Documentation. Unless Seller's Documentation provides otherwise, ~ storage,
insurance and all taxes, duties or other governmental charges relating to the Equipment shall be paid by Buyer. If SeUer is required to pay any such charges, Buyer
shall immediately reimburse Seller. All payments are due within 30 days after receipt of invoice. Buyer shall be charged the lower of 1 Yz% interest per month or the
maximum legal rate on all amounts not received by the due date and shall pay all of SeHer's reasonable costs (including attorneys' fees) of collecting amounts due but
unpaid. All orders are subject to credit approval. Title shall remain with Seller until Buyer has paid the agreed price for the scope in full and shall transfer to Buyer
when Buyer has paid Seller in full.
3. Deliverv. Delivery of the Equipment shall be in material compliance with the schedule in Seller's Documentation. Unless Seller's Documentation provides otherwise,
Delivery terms are F.O.B. Jobsite. Risk of Loss shall transfer from Seller to Buyer at the moment when the goods are delivered as specified above.
4, OwnershiD of Materials. All devices, designs (including drawings, plans and specifications), estimates, prices, notes, electronic data and other documents or
information prepared or disclosed by Seller, and all related intellectual property rights, shall remain Seller's property. Setler grants Buyer a non-exclusive, non~
transferable license to use any such material solely for Buyer's use of the Equipment. Buyer shall not disclose any such material to third parties without Seller's prior
written consent.
5. Chanaes. Seller shall not implement any changes in the scope of woO< described in SeHer's Documentation uniess Buyer and Seller agree in writing to the details of
the change and any resulting price, schedule or other contractual modifications. This includes any changes necessitated by a change in applicable law occurring after
the effective date of any contract including these terms.
6. Warranty. Subject to the following sentence, Seller warrants to Buyer that the Equipment shall materially conform to the description in Seller's Documentation and
shall be free from defects in material and workmanship. The foregoing warranty shall not apply to any Equipment that is specified or otherwise demanded by Buyer
and is not manufactured or selected by Seller, as to which (i) Seller hereby assigns to Buyer, to the extent assignable, any warranties made to Seller and (ii) Sener
shall have no other liability to Buyer under warranty, tort or any other legal theory. If Buyer gives Seller prompt written notice of breach of this warranty within 30
months from shipment or 2 years from substantial completion of odor control system{s) at each respective location [locations are Headworks and Aeration], whichever
occurs first (the "Warranty Period"), Seller shall, at its sole option and as Buyer's sole remedy, provide replacement parts to the Buyer or repair (Buyer to provide Seller
with unencumbered access to the equipment) or refund the purchase price therefore. If Seller determines that any claimed breach is not, tn fact, covered by this
warranty, Buyer shall pay Seller its then customary charges for any repair or replacement made by Seller. Seller's warranty is conditioned on Buyer's (a) operating
and maintaining the Equipment in accordance with Seller's instructions, (b) not making any unauthorized repairs or alterations, and (c) not being in default of any
payment obligation to SeUer. Seller's warranty does not cover damage caused by chemical action or abrasive material (other than that which is present as a result of
the normal and proper operation and use of the Equipment), misuse or improper installation (unless installed by Seller). THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN THIS
SECTION ARE SELLER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTIES AND ARE SUBJECT TO SECTION 10 BELOW. SELLER MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OF
ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PURPOSE.
7. lndemnltv. SeUer shall indemnify, defend and hold Buyer harmless from any claim, cause of action or liability incurred by Buyer as a result of third party claims for
personal injury, death or damage to tangible property, to the extent caused by Seller's negligence. Seller shall have the sole authority to direct the defense of and
settle any indemnified claim. Seller's indemnification is conditioned on Buyer (a) promptly, within the Warranty Period, notifying SeHer of any claim, and (b) providing
reasonable cooperation in the defense of any claim.
8. Force Maleure. Neither SeHer nor Buyer shall have any liability for any breach (except for breach of payment obligations) caused by extreme weather or other act of
God, strike or other labor shortage or disturbance, fire, accident, war or civil disturbance, delay of carriers, failure of nonnal sources of supply, act of government or
any other cause beyond such party's reasonable control. Seller will be allowed the right to terminate the contract in the event a Force Majeure event lasts longer than 6
months without reimbursement of costs, or lasts longer than 12 months with reimbursement of costs. The time for delivery specified herein shall be extended during
the continuance of such conditions.
9. Cancellation. If Buyer cancels or suspends its order for any reason other than Seller's breach, Buyer shall promptly pay Seller for work performed prior to cancellation
or suspension and any other direct costs incurred by Seller as a resuH of such cancellation or suspension.
10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING ELSE TO THE CONTRARY, SELLER AND Irs SUBCONTRACTORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR OTHER INDIRECT DAMAGES, AND SELLER AND ITS SUBCONTRACTOR'S TOTAL LIABILITY
ARISING AT ANY TIME FROM THE SALE OR USE OF THE EQUIPMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR THE EQUIPMENT. THESE
LIMITATIONS APPLY WHETHER THE LIABILITY IS BASED ON CONrRACT, TORr, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY
11. Assianment. Buyer and Seller to have mutual review and agreement of any transfer by Buyer or Seller before assignment occurs, except that Seller may assign It's
receivables to affiliates without approval of Buyer. Further. the Seller shall be granted permission to transfer the contract or parts thereof with all its rights and
obligations In case of restructuring Isale of operations or subsequent contract split, as long as no opposing customer interests exist.
12. Miscellaneous. If these terms are issued in connection with a government contract, they shall be deemed to include those federal acquisition regulations that are
required by law to be included. These terms, together with any quotation. purchase order or acknowledgement issued or signed by the Seller, comprise Ihe complete
and exclusive statement of the agreement between the parties (the "Agreemenf') and supersede any terms contained in Buyer's documents, unless separately signed
by Seller. No part of the Agreement may be changed or cancelled except by a written document signed by Seller and Buyer, No course of dealing or performance,
usage of trade or failure to enforce any term shall be used 10 modify the Agreement. If any of these terms is unenforceable, such term shall be limited only to the
extent necessary to make it enforceable, and all other terms shall remain in full force and effect. The Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania without regard to its conflict of laws provisions
Siemens Water Technologies Corp.
12316 World Trade Drive
Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92128
Tel: (858) 487-2200
Fax: (858) 487-5600
www.water.siemens.com
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HOLE MONTES
ENGINEERS PLANNERS - SURVEYORS
lANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
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950 Encore Way' Naples, Florida 34110' Phone: 239.254.2000' Fax: 239.254.2099
March 11,2010
Mr. Pete Schalt, PMP, Senior Project Manager
Collier County Public Utilities
3301 Tamiami Trail East, Building H
Naples FL 34112
RE: COUNTY DIRECT PURCHASE OF ODOR CONTROL EQUIPMENT
COMPLIANCE ASSURANCE PROJECT
NORTH COUNTY WATER RECLAMA TION FACILITY
Dear Pete:
A significant portion of the Compliance Assurance Project involves the addition of four new odor
scrubbers at the North County Water Reclamation Facility, The County can realize a significant
savings by making a direct purchase of these new odor control systems. This savings occurs as a
result of avoiding both sales tax and contractor mark-up on a large cost item.
Siemens Water Technologies Corporation offers a standardized odor control system that is used
throughout the County wastewater facilities. In fact, eight existing odor scrubbers at the NCWRF
and SCWRF have been provided to the County by Siemens over the last ten years. Those scrubbers
are critical to the successful operation and Florida DEP compliance of the facility, and they have
operated continuously and successfully. Further, the County has standardized because their staff is
familiar with the operation and maintenance of the Siemens units, which include complex controls
and instrumentation and they have been trained on this system. Spare parts and scheduled
maintenance are pre-established for the Siemens odor scrubbers,
We recommend purchase of the Siemens odor control units because (a) the proposed new chemical
odor control units will be identical in function to existing Siemens odor scrubbers, (b) the County has
standardized on this system due to having a just-in-time spare parts inventory, ( c) the County
personnel have the specialized training for this system, and (d) the excellent performance record of
Siemens.
Please contact Ron Benson or me with any questions or concerns.
Thank you for this opportunity to be of service to Collier County
Sincerely,
Naples' Fort Myers
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COLLIER COUNTY GOVERNMENT
PUBLIC UTILITIES PLANNING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
March 8, 2010
BUSINESS CASE FOR:
Executive Summary
73950.1 NCWRF Compliance Assurance Project (CAP)
NEXUS TO MASTER PLAN: 2008 WaterlWastewater Master Plan Update
Table 8-2, page 1 of 5, Line 24, Fund 414 User Fees
FY2010 Budgeted Amount: $8.5 Million
1. Description of the proiect action and recommendation
This program will assure that the NCWRF (North County Water Reclamation Facility) is
capable of remaining in full and continuous compliance with all laws, codes, and ordinances.
Further it will accomplish commitments made to the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection (FDEP) at the Consent Order release meeting in Year 2006, and all subsequent
joint progress meetings between Collier County Public Utilities and the FDEP.
This program is a collection of process optimization and, safety improvement projects that
will help assure full compliance while reducing operational costs. In decending order of
priority, these sub-projects are:
1 A - Reuse/Reject Ponds: Increase 10 (irrigation quality) water storage capacity by
136%% or a total of 21.15 MG by creating two new lined storage ponds, thereby
increasing the potential sales of 10 water.
1 B - South-to-North Interconnect and Pond Circulation Piping: Interconnect the 10
water system allowing the shipment of 10 water from the SCWRF to the NCWRF.
Also add 10 water recirculation to the NCWRF 10 ponds to improve water quality.
. 2 - North (Orbal) Bleach System Improvements: Replace bleach piping with a
double-wall contained system. Also add instrumentation and metering for bleach
usage.
3 - MLE Aeration Basin Air Piping and Zone Modifications: Upgrade the capacity of
one blower, and add controls that allow air to be more efficiently directed to each
aeration basin. Add the flexibility to Ghange the function of intermediate zones to
meet varying bioiogicalloads in order to stay in compliance.
4 - MLE Basin Covers and Odor Control System: Cover the aeration basin zones to
prevent release of odor peaks. Add two odor control systems to the MLE to attain
150% reliability. Together with #5 below, offsite odors will be significantly reduced if
not eliminated. This will meet the goals of our good neighbor policy.
5 - Pretreatment Odor Control System: Add one biological odor control system to
the pretreatment process to remove peak odors more cost-effectively that the current
chemical system. An interconnect is also being added to improve reliability.
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2. Benefits of the proiect action
The initiative for this project is staying in compliance, safety, and meeting the demand with
reliability and sustainability.
Tangible benefits:
Safety Improvements:
o The current aeration basins only have fall protection for the first third of their
length. Employees must work in these deep basins and therefore face the risk of
falling in where there is no protection. They must reach towards the basins to
turn valves. This project will install a full fall protection system along the entire
length of the basins and the employees will be able to tie off and therefore be
safe from falling.
o The current bleach piping system for the North Treatment Train is of single-wall
construction. The double wall piping in this project will greatly reduce the chance
of chemical injury.
Provide public health improvement by being able to stay in compliance and deliver
high quality IQ water in a sustainable, reliable manner.
Increased Irrigation Quality Water Sales - By lining ponds 2 and 4, we will be able to
store over 10 million gallons of water that is usually sent to deep injection during
each rain event In turn, this water can then be sold to our customers. It will also
allow us to better manage water delivery and short term inflow shortfalls to our
customers.
Maintain Irrigation Quality Water Storage - Repair to existing pond liners will reduce
water loss. Repairs to the pond berms will stabilize the ponds and ensure their
continuous usage.
Maintain fuli treatment compliance - Replacement of 150hp aeration blower with 300
hp blower will increase aeration capacity to provide full biological treatment as
influent wastewater strengths continue to increase due to infiltration reduction
programs in the collection system and in-home water savings measures.
Reduced Electrical Costs -replacement of jet aeration/mixing system with diffused
aeration system and installing modulating valves and flow meters to aeration
headers will increase efficiency of aeration system and reduce power consumption.
Improved Treatment Process - Added provision for bleach addition for algae control
upstream of the filters of the North Treatment Train will improve filter performance
and avoid potential reduction in filter performance especially since these filters are
used to achieve full capacity during seasonal high flow periods. When these similar
improvements were made to the South Treatment Train, a 20-40% reduction in
bleach usage was realized.
Enhanced Usage of Irrigation Quality Water - Piping improvements will allow
permitted transfer of IQ Water between the SCWRF (South County Water
Reclamation Facility) and the NCWRF thereby enhancing the availability of IQ Water
to the County's customers.
Reduced chemical usage - COllectively, the new odor control systems will change
the way chemicals are used. At the MLE, the use of sodium chlorite can be stopped,
generating an annual savings of $229,000.
. In addition to the cost saving for bleach, there are additional cost savings for IQ
water sold instead of sending the water to the deep injection wells for disposal.
Bleach SavinQ Approach
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Assuming operating the Oxidation Ditch process at 3 day-MMADF of 8.0 mgd and at
maximum dosage rate of 10.0 mg/I of chlorine.
The estimate of bleach usage is 667 gal/day (83.4 gal/mgd x 8 mgd).
At 20% reduction of bleach:
30.4 day/ month x 667 gal/day X 0.20 = 4,055 gal/month
Cost saving per day:
Saving = 4,055 gal/month x $0.64/ gal= $2,595.2/month
IQ Water Production Approach
If the buildup of algae on the filter results in the effluent from the filter not meeting IQ
standards then as a result the 8 MGD would have to be discharged down the deep injection
well and will be lost forever.
Cost saving per day would be:
8 mgd x 1,000,000 gal/ mgal x $0.57 /1,000 gal = $4,560/ day
$4,560/ day 30.4 day/month =$138,624/month
Intangible benefits:
Odor Reduction/Elimination - The sources of odor will be addressed with this project
by completely covering all aeration basins and installing three new odor control units;
two at the aeration basins and one at the headworks. Once operational in Year 2012
or sooner, this upgrade will significantly reinforce and strengthen the "good neighbor
policy" of "zero odors" emanating from the NCWRF site.
Better use of operations staff time - modulating valves and automatic flow control of
aeration air headers will eliminate need of operators to make manual adjustments of
airflow to each aeration basin and free up their time to attend to other operational
demands.
By upgrading the MLE aeration basins and converting the anoxic zones to swing
zones, this project will reduce potential odors and upgrade treatment capability
created by the deferral of the Northeast Water Reclamation and Irrigation Quality
Facilities as well as the takeover of the Orange Tree Utility System.
Protects property values by creating a sustainable odor-free environment.
Extends equipment life by using fewer aggressive chemicals that degrade materials.
Protects the environment by using fewer chemicals.
Saves fossil fuels and reduces carbon emissions through reduced chemical
transportation.
Cost-avoidance:
There will be a savings because we are bundling several projects together, i.e., the
Compliance Assurance project, Odor Control, North Bleach System and the IQ
South to North Interconnect projects. The savings will be realized due to one
combined mobilization/demobilization costs in lieu of four separate ones.
As stated above, there were commitments made to the Florida Dept. of
Environmental Protection (FDEP) at the Consent Order release meeting in Year
2002 and there have been subsequent (at least annually) joint progress meetings
between Collier County Public Utilities and the FDEP. The FDEP continues to
support this important project as well as the next two phases as a means to avoid
potential regulatory fines should we go out of compliance.
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This program ensures that the mission of maintaining regulatory compliance and meeting
customer demand will be accomplished. This benefit, together with the additional tangible
and intangible benefits, outweighs the program cost.
3. Risk of not takinq the action
By not doing this project, several risks remain as liabiiities to the County:
There is a risk of going out of FDEP compliance, and in the extreme case, being
faced with a potential consent order and possible regulatory fines. Eight years ago,
this facility had been under consent order, but since then, NCWRF has reversed its
relationship with FDEP to the point of becoming a model facility. Not doing this
project and going out of compliance would negate this progress and deteriorate the
relationship that the County has with the FDEP.
Specific areas of risk are:
o Leaks that could develop in single-wall bleach piping.
o Leaks that could develop in temporary sodium chlorite odor control chemical
piping.
o Not being able to consistently meet 10 water demand for several reasons-
Pond damage and loss of 10 water storage due to further berm
deterioration.
Poor water quality due to lack of recirculation.
Lack of ability to shift water from south to north.
There is a risk of not meeting the good neighbor policy due to odors emanating from
the plant site and could potentially increase odor complaints.
4. Whv is this action the best value solution
Bundiing these projects and executing them as one program is the best value solution
because it will save money. Economies of scale can be realized by proceeding on this basis.
Competitive bidding opened up to all qualified firms will be employed. The engineer of
record and staff will fully evaluate all bids to ensure best market price.
5. Other options to the action
The proper decisions have been made by the project delivery team to ensure efficient and
effective use of ratepayer's funds. This. project began as a large plant expansion that would
have added capacity. Due to the downturn in the economy, the decision was made to utilize
a phased approach and to make the first phase compliance related. The second phase will
be a sustainability and reliability phase and the third and final phase will be the capacity
related phase when is needed and justified.
Prior to the phased approach the overall expansion project required an engineering contract
for design. When it was still one project, there was a growth related, additional capacity
portion (87% Impact Fees) in the engineering scope and a reliability and sustainability (13%
User Fees) portion in the contract. During the phased approach decision tree, it was
decided that it would be prudent to finish the design and permitting for the entire
comprehensive project to ensure that the Public Utilities Division would be prepared to
construct the new phase at the right time, the right way, utilizing the right tools. Therefore,
the impact fee funding that is in the FY 2010 Capital Budget is for the carry forward growth
related and capacity related engineering design. The construction of the first compliance
related phase is 100% user fees.
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6. Staff assessment and recommendation of fair and reasonable
Staff finds that this is the best value, fair market solution to stay in compliance, meet the
demand with reliability, sustainability, to reinforce our good neighbor policy, zero off-site
odors policy, posture for the future, and build the team going forward.
Peter Schalt, PMP
Senior Project Manager
PUPPMD
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SUMMARY OF VALUE ENGINEERING DECISIONS
REVIEWS AT 60% AND 90% COMPLETION STAGES OF CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
COMPLIANCE ASSURANCE PROJECT
NORTH COUNTY WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY
COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC UTILITIES DIVISION
Present Worth
Capital Maintenance Life Cycle
No. Description Cost Savings Cost Savings Savings
County to direct purchase the five odor $182,000 $0 $182,000
control units ($1.3 M)
2 Eliminate two chemical storage tanks at $60,000 $2,500 $62,500
MLE Odor Control System
3 Simplify process air control at MLE basins $15,000 $30,000 $45,000
Reduce size of odor duct at MLE basin
4 scrubbers from 72" to 60"; larger size not $15,000 $0 $15,000
required for approx 15 years
5 Eliminate roof over fiberglass storage $50,000 $20,000 $70,000
tanks at MLE basin scrubbers
6 Allow second manufacturer for new fine $40,000 $0 $40,000
bubble diffusion system
Standardize components for Odor Control
7 Unit chemical pumps, PLCs, new 300-hp $0 $20,000 $20,000
blower, blower control panels
Add sample ports to MLE Basin covers to
8 improve operational data collection (Cost ($30,000) $64,000 $34,000
based on 0.25 work-hr/day saved)
Total Estimated Savings $468,500
Note: Costs based on 20 year life with equal
inflation and interest charges.
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NCWRF Compliance Assurance Proiect
Go-No Go Historv and FAQ's
Brief Historv
The NCWRF was under an FDEP (Florida Department of Environmental Protection) Consent
Order commencing 4/10/2001, as Item 8Cl. The Consent Order was amended on 7/30/2002,
as Item 16C16. The County has since reversed its relationship with FDEP to the point of
becoming a model facility. The FOEP closed the Consent Order on 9/26/2006. One of the
conditions of the closure was that the County would have the NCWRF Expansion to 30.6 MGD
(million gallons per day) MMADF (maximum month average daily flow) in operation by
12/31/10, per the 2006 approved Wastewater Master Plan. That established date was during
the high population growth era and was based on the best population growth information at
the time. Since then growth has waned significantly. The County met with the FDEP numerous
times since then and has established a mutual agreement which allows the NCWRF project to
be subdivided into three phases, the first is the Compliance Assurance (CAP) project, the second
is the Bridge the Gap, and the third and final is the Expansion to 30.6 MGD MMADF. The FDEP
has agreed to the timing of the project phases and is in agreement with the necessity of the
CAP phase in FY2010.
Why do we have to do this phase of the proiect now?
As stated above, the County has a mutual agreement with the FOEP that the CAP will be
implemented in FY2010, the BTG will immediately follow the CAP (FY2012), and that the growth
related Expansion to 30.6 MGD MMADF will only be implemented when required by population
growth and demand as will be dictated by future AUIR's Wastewater Master Plans, which now
is projected to be beyond Year 2027. By not adhering to our agreement, relations with the
FDEP could be strained.
This is solely a compliance related project and the Public Utilities Division's number one
business goal is to stay in compliance with no compromises.
What are the benefits of doiOl~ the CAP now rather than waiting one or more years?
. The current construction market is very depressed with little activity occurring at the
present time. This is an advantageous time to perform construction for this very reason.
By implementing the CAP at this time, the County could potentially save what is
estimated to be between $1,310,000 and $3,144,000 due to the depressed construction
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market, having one mobilization/demobilization in lieu of multiple, and one field
overhead charge in lieu of multiple.
. The County has been awarded a Big Cypress Basin Board (BCB) grant in the amount of
$288,000 with the stipulation that the pond linings in the CAP would be completed no
later than August 31, 2010. If we do not do the CAP now, we would forfeit the grant
and possibly strain our relationship with the BCB by not fulfilling our agreement.
A breakeven cost/benefit analysis was performed and the result of implementing the
CAP now is a 3.79:1 payback.
An internal value engineering analysis has been performed and the CAP project has
been packaged and streamlined for the best value and best economical return possible.
This project and the other phases have been deferred three times in the last three
years, and we are now at the point of no return. We must proceed with the CAP project
now.
Implementing the CAP now will result in a bleach savings of $31,142.40 annually.
Implementing the CAP now will result in potential irrigation quality water revenue of
$1,663,488 annually at current rates.
Implementing the CAP now will bring the County in compliance with the "zero odor"
and "good neighbor" policies.
Implementing the CAP now will optimize staff's time due to less required intervention in
the operation of the aeration basins air controls.
The NCWRF is the flagship water reclamation facility and by adding the CAP project at
this time, it will allow it to enhance treatment capabilities created by the Northeast
Water Reclamation and Irrigation Quality Facilities deferral.
The CAP will make the aeration basins sa-fer to work on due to full covering of the deep
open basins and full length fall protection.
What are the risks of not doine: the CAP Droiect now?
There is a risk of going out of FOEP compliance, and in the extreme case, being faced
with a potential consent order and possible regulatory fines. Not doing this project and
going out of compliance would once again negate this positive progress we have
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achieved since the Consent Order was lifted and could deteriorate the relationship that
the County has with the FDEP.
. Leaks could develop in single-wall bleach piping causing potential spills and non-
compliance.
. Leaks could develop in temporary sodium chlorite odor control chemical piping causing
spills and non-compliance.
. Pond damage could develop and loss of IQ water storage could result due to further
berm deterioration.
. Poor water irrigation quality water could result from lack of recirculation between
ponds.
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