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STATE OF GEORGIA
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY
GENERAL
CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
(CITY)
AND
CONSUL TANT
CONSULTANT: USlnfrastructure, Inc,
PROJECT: Collection of Data and Preparation for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Sy~tem
(NPDES) Permits for Messerly and Spirit Creeks Water Pollution Control Plants
DATE EXCECUTED:
DATE COMPLETED:
Revision Date: February 7,2001
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
(CITY)
STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR GENERAL PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES TO BE FURNISHED TO THE AUGUSTA
UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
CITY'S ADDRESS:
AUGUSTA UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
360 Bay Street, Suite 180
Augusta, GA 30901
PROJECT NAME
Collection of Data and Preparation for NPDES Permits for Messerly and Spirit Creeks
WPCPs
CONSULTANT
USlnfrastructure, Inc,
CONSULTANT'S
ADDRESS:
3500 Piedmont Road, N,E.
Suite 612
Atlanta, GA 30305
CITY and CONSULTANT have agreed that CONSULTANT will perform the following Scope of Service, which are part of the
PROJECT identified above, The Scope of Service covered by this AGREEMENT will be performed in accordance with the
Provisions included within this form and any attachments or schedules, This AGREEMENT supersedes all prior agreements
and understandings and may only be changed by written amendment executed by both parties. CONSULTANT will proceed
with Sco e of Service followin 0 en recei t of Notice to Proceed.
Seo e Of Services:
Please See Attachment 1
Com ensation:
Based u on "CONSULTANT SERVICES" Attached hereto the com ensation will be:
Not to Exceed $70,810.00 Please See Attachment 2, Purchase Order No, P78098
Other Terms:
N/A
The following attachments are hereby
made a part of this AGREEMENT:
Attachment 1 - Scope of Work
Attachment 2 - Purchase Order No, P78098
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, said parties have hereunto set their seals the day and year written below:
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AUGU
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TITLE: MAYOR
ATTEST CLERK:
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DATE:
Copy To:
DIRECTOR
AUGUSTA UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
360 Bay Street, Suite 180
Augusta, GA 30901
BY:
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TITLE: Senior Vice President
DATE: September 2,2003
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
ARTICLE 1. TERMS OF PAYMENT
1.1 Invoicing
CONSULTANT may submit invoices to CITY for progress
payments not more than once each month. Such invoices
will represent the value of the completed Scope of Services
and will be prepared in a form and supported by
documentation as CITY may reasonably require. Invoices
will be reviewed and approved by PROGRAM MANAGER
before submittal to CITY.
1.2 Final Payment
Upon completion of the Scope of Services CONSULTANT
will notify CITY, in writing, that the Scope of Services is
complete and that final payment is due, if the Scope of
Services has been completed in accordance with this
AGREEMENT. The final invoice to the CITY shall be clearly
noted as "Final Invoice."
1.3 Liens
CONSULTANT will promptly pay for all services, labor,
materials, and equipment used or employed by
CONSULTANT in the Scope of Services and will maintain all
materials, equipment, structures, buildings, and premises
free and clear of mechanic's or other liens. CONSULTANT
will, upon completion of the Scope of Services and before
final payment is due, furnish CITY with reasonable evidence
that all services, labor, materials, and equipment have been
paid in full.
ARTICLE 2. OBLIGATIONS OF CONSULTANT
2.1 Independent Contractor
CONSULTANT is an independent contractor and will
maintain complete control of and responsibility for its
employees, subcontractors, and agents. CONSULTANT
shall also be solely responsible for the means and methods
for carrying out the Scope of Services and for the safety of
its employees.
2.2 Lower Tier Subcontractors
2.2.1 The names of any proposed or existing
subcontractors to CONSULTANT who will perform a portion
of the Scope of Services (Lower Tier Subcontractor) must
be submitted to and approved in advance in writing by CITY.
CONSULTANT will bind all Lower Tier Subcontractors to the
Provisions of this AGREEMENT,
2.2.2 Neither this AGREEMENT nor any Lower Tier
Subcontract will create any contractual relationship between
any Lower Tier Subcontractor and CITY, nor any liability of
CITY to any Lower Tier Subcontractor.
2.3 Performance
2.3.1 The standard of care for all services performed or
furnished by CONSULTANT under this Agreement will be
the level of care and that is ordinarily used by members of
CONSULTANT'S profession practicing under similar
conditions, If such deficiencies are not corrected in a timely
manner, CITY may cause the same to be corrected and
deduct costs incurred from CONSULTANT's compensation.
2.3.2 Results reported from any laboratory Services may
undergo contract compliance and quality assurance reviews
by CITY, For analyses that fail either of these reviews, the
laboratory will be required, without further compensation, to
reanalyze the samples to meet these requirements. If
reanalyzes is not possible, the laboratory will not be paid for
the deficient analyses.
2.4 Insurance
2.4.1 CONSULTANT will maintain throughout this
AGREEMENT the following insurance:
(a) Worker's compensation insurance in accordance with
the laws of the State of Georgia,
(b) Public Liability Insurance - covering claims for injuries
to members of the public or damage to property of
others arising out of any covered negligent act or
omission of CONSULTANT or of any of its
employees, agents, or subcontractors, with
$1,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate.
(c) Valuable Papers Insurance - in an amount sufficient
to assure the restoration of any plans, drawing,
field notes, or other similar data relating to the work
covered by the Project.
(d) Professional Liability insurance - in an amount of not
less than $1,000,000.
2.4.2 Insurance coverage in 2.4.1 (b) and (c) above will
name CITY and CONSULTANT as additional insureds, Such
insurance will be the primary coverage to CITY.
2.4,3 Before commencing Work under this contract,
CONSULTANT will furnish CITY with certificates of
insurance verifying coverages and additional insureds.
Certificates also will state that the insurance carrier will give
CITY thirty (30) days notice of any insurance cancellation or
material alteration.
2.5 Responsibility for Claims and Liability
The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for any and all
damages to properties or persons caused by its employees,
subcontractors, or agents, and shall hold harmless the
CITY,its officers, agents and employees from all suits,
claims, actions or damages of any nature whatsoever to the
extent found to be resulting from the Consultant, its
subcontracts, or agent in the negligent performance or non-
performance of work under this Agreement. These
indemnities shall not be limited by reason of the listing of
any insurance coverage.
2.6 Codes, Laws, and Regulations
CONSULTANT will comply with all applicable codes, laws,
regulations, standards, and ordinances applicable in the
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State of Georgia, in force during the term of this
AGREEMENT,
2.7 Permits, Licenses, and Fees
CONSULTANT will obtain and pay for all permits and
licenses required by law that are associated with
CONSULTANT's performance of the Scope of Services.
2.8 Confidentiality
The CONSULTANT agrees that its conclusions and any
reports are for the confidential use and information of the
CITY and that it will not disclose its conclusions in whole or
in part to any persons whatsoever, other than to submit its
written documentation to the CITY, and will only discuss the
same with it or its authorized representatives. Upon
completion of this Agreement term, all documents, drawings,
reports, maps, data and studies prepared by the
CONSULTANT pursuant thereto shall become the property
of the CITY and be delivered thereto,
Articles, papers, bulletins, reports, or other materials
reporting the plans, progress, analyses, or results and
findings of the work conducted under this Agreement shall
not be presented publicly or published without prior approval
in writing of the CITY.
2.9 Open Records
CONSULTANT acknowledges that all records relating to this
Agreement and the services to be provided under the
contact may be a public record subject to Georgia Open
Records Act (O,C.GA S 50-18-70, et seq.). CONSULTANT
shall cooperate fully in responding to such requests and
making all records, not exempt, available for inspection and
copying as provided by Jaw,
2.10 Key Personnel
Designate in writing a person to act as the CONSULTANT'S
representative with respect to the services to be rendered
under this agreement. Such person shall have complete
authority to transmit instructions, receive information,
interpret and define the CITY's policies and decisions with
respect to the CONSULTANT'S services for this part of the
project.
All professional personnel, including subcontractors,
engaged in performing services for the CONSULTANT
under this agreement are indicated in a personnel listing
attached hereto as Attachment C - Listing of Key Personnel
and incorporated herein by reference. No changes or
substitutions shall be permitted in the CONSULTANT's Key
Personnel without the prior written approval of the CITY or
his designee.
The CONSULTANT represents that it has secured or will
secure, at its own expense, all personnel necessary to
complete this Agreement; none of whom shall be employees
of, or have any contractual relationship with, the CITY. All of
the services required hereunder will be performed by the
CONSULTANT under its supervision, and all personnel
engaged in the work shall be qualified and shall be
authorized or permitted under law to perform such services.
2.11 Ownership, Publication, Reproduction and Use
All documents and materials prepared pursuant to this
Agreement are the property of the CITY. The CITY shall
have the unrestricted authority to publish, disclose,
distribute, and otherwise use, in whole or in part, any
reports, data, maps, or other materials prepared under this
Agreement without according credit of authorship, The CITY
shall hold harmless the CONSULTANT against all claims
arising out of such use of documents and materials without
the CONSULTANT's knowledge and written consent.
One legible copy each of all laboratory, field, or other notes,
log book pages, and technical data, computations, designs
and other instruments of service prepared under the terms
of this AGREEMENT will be delivered by CONSULTANT to
CITY upon completion of the Scope of Services.
2.12 Access to Records
CONSULTANT will maintain accounting records, in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
and practices, to substantiate all invoiced amounts. Said
records will be available for examination by CITY during
CONSULTANT's normal business hours for a period of 3
years after CONSULTANT's final invoice to the extent
required to verify the costs incurred hereunder,
2.123 Suspension of WORK
CONSULTANT will, upon written notice from CITY, suspend,
delay, or interrupt all or a part of the Scope of Services. In
such event, CONSULTANT will resume the Scope of
Services upon written notice from CITY, and an extension of
time and/or an equitable adjustment in compensation, if
appropriate, will be mutually agreed upon.
2.14 Schedule
The CONSULTANT must meet the schedule specified in the
Scope of Services. A detailed performance schedule will be
specified as part of the work authorization. During the
performance of work, should the CONSULTANT or CITY
estimate that CONSULTANT will fail to meet a mutually
agreed upon schedule or time of completion and
CONSULTANT does not propose a solution satisfactory to
CITY, CITY may require CONSULTANT to implement any or
all of the following:
(1) Extend its working day to 10 hours or more
(2) Extend its working week to 6 or 7 days
(3) Increase the labor force
(4) Provide and utilize additional equipment and facilities.
CONSULTANT will continue the accelerated services until
such time as CITY determines that progress conforms to the
schedule completion time. All additional costs of the
accelerated effort will be borne solely by CONSULTANT
unless a change in Scope of Services can be shown.
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2.15 Monthly Progress Report
CONSULTANT will provide, if requested by CITY, a monthly
progress report to CITY in a form and covering informatio~
as required by CITY. Refusal by the Consultant to submit
progress reports and/or plans shall be cause to withhold
payment to the Consultant until the Consultant complies with
the CITY's request in the regard,
2.16 Observation of the Work
CITY reserves the right, but not the obligation, at all
reasonable times to inspect or otherwise evaluate the
Services performed or being performed by CONSULTANT
and the premises on which it is being performed.
2.17 Working Files
CONSULTANT will maintain files containing all deliverable
documentation including calculations, assumptions,
interpretations of regulations, sources of information, an.d
other raw data required in the performance of this
AGREEMENT, CONSULTANT will provide copies of the
information contained in its working files to CITY upon
request of CITY.
2.18 Communications with CITY
All of CONSULTANT's written or verbal communication with
or to federal, state, or local agencies, relative to Services
under this AGREEMENT must be through or with the
knowledge of CITY or Program Manager,
2,19 Safety
CONSULTANT is solely responsible for health and safety of
its own employees and its subcontractors. CONSULTANT
will comply with any owner or site controlling contractor's
health and safety plan. CONSULTANT will comply with all
applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations
related to health and safety.
2.20 Program Manager
Program Manager- means the representative of the CITY
who shall act as Liaison between the CITY and the
CONSULTANT for all matters pertaining to this Agreement,
including review of CONSULTANT's plans and work,
ARTICLE 3. OBLIGATIONS OF CITY
3.1 Timely Review
CITY will examine CONSULTANT's studies, reports,
proposals, and other project-related documents and render
decisions required by CONSULTANT in a timely manner.
3.2 Prompt Notice
CITY will give written notice to CONSULTANT whenever
CITY observes or becomes aware of any development that
affects the scope or timing of CONSULTANT's Scope of
Services, or any defect in the Services of CONSULTANT.
3.3 Technical Guidance and Information Transfer
3,3.1 CITY may, at its sole discretion, provide technical
guidance on subcontract performance, Technical guidance
may include:
(a) Guidance that assists CONSULTANT in
accomplishing the Scope of Services.
(b) Review comments on deliverables.
(c) Copies of technical guidance documents relative to
Services under this AGREEMENT, as they are
made available to CITY.
Technical guidance will be issued in writing or, after verbal
issuance, confirmed in writing.
3.3.2 CITY may also, at its sole discretion, provide
CONSULTANT with documents, forms, procedures,
agreements, and other items specifically developed for use
on this PROJECT for CONSULTANT's information.
CONSULTANT agrees to assume the full liability arising out
of the improper use of any information provided by CITY.
3.4 Furnished Data
CITY will provide CONSULTANT technical data in its
possession, including, but not limited to, previous reports,
maps, surveys, borings, and other information relating to
CONSULTANT's Scope of Services on the PROJECT.
CONSULTANT may reasonably rely upon the accuracy of
the information provided by CITY,
3.5 Changes
3.5,1 CITY may, by written order only, make changes,
revisions, additions, or deletions (collectively hereinafter
called "changes") in the Scope of Services. CONSULTANT
will not proceed with any changes unless notified to proceed
in writing by CITY.
3.5.2 Nothing herein will be construed as relieving
CONSULTANT of its obligations to perform, including
without limitation, the failure of the parties to agree upon
CONSULTANT entitlement to, or the amount of, any
adjustment in time or compensation.
3.5,3 Any claim by CONSULTANT for an adjustment
under this paragraph must be asserted in writing fully
supported by factual information to CITY, within 3D days
from the date of receipt by CONSULTANT of the written
change authorization from CITY or within such extension of
that 3D-day period as CITY, in its sole discretion, may grant
in writing at CONSULTANT's request prior to expiration of
said period,
3.5.4 If the Scope of Services is reduced by changes,
such action will not constitute a claim for damages based on
loss of anticipated profits.
ARTICLE 4. GENERAL LEGAL PROVISIONS
4.1 Proprietary Information
Except when otherwise authorized in writing by CITY, all
drawings, specifications, technical data, and other
information furnished to CONSULTANT either by CITY or
CLIENT or developed by CONSULTANT or others in
connection with the Services rendered are, and will remain,
the property of CITY, and may not be copied or otherwise
reproduced or used in any way except in connection with
the Scope of Services, or disclosed to third parties or used
in any manner detrimental to the interest of CITY.
4.2 Assignments
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This is a bilateral Consultant Services Agreement. Neither
party shall have the power to or will assign any of the duties
or rights or any claim arising out of or related to this
AGREEMENT, whether arising in tort, contract or otherwise,
without the written consent of the other party. Any
unauthorized assignment is void and unenforceable. These
conditions and the entire AGREEMENT are binding on the
heirs, successors, and assigns of the parties hereto.
4.3 Force Majeure
Neither party to this AGREEMENT will be liable to the other
party for delays in performing the Scope of Services, or for
the direct or indirect cost resulting from such delays, that
may result from acts of God, acts of governmental
authorities, extraordinary weather conditions or other natural
catastrophes, or any other cause beyond the reasonable
control or contemplation of either party. Each party will take
reasonable steps to mitigate the impact of any force
majeure. CITY will adjust the schedule and compensation
under this AGREEMENT to the extent that CONSULTANT's
schedule and compensation are equitably adjusted by City.
4.4 Authorization to Proceed
Execution of this AGREEMENT by CITY will be authorization
for CONSULTANT to proceed with the Scope of Services,
unless otherwise provided for in this AGREEMENT.
4.5 No Third Party Beneficiaries
This AGREEMENT gives no rights or benefits to anyone
other than CONSULTANT and CITY and has no third-party
beneficiaries,
4.6 Jurisdiction
The law of the State of Georgia shall govern the
CONTRACT between CITY and CONSULTANT, with regard
to, its interpretation and performance, and any other claims
related to this Agreement. All claims, disputes and other
matters in question between the CITY and CONSULTANT
arising out of or relating to the Agreement, or the breach
thereof, shall be decided in the Superior Court of Richmond
County, Georgia. The CONSULTANT, in executing this
Agreement, specifically consents to jurisdiction and venue in
Richmond County and waives any right to contest the
jurisdiction and venue I the Superior Court of Richmond
County, Georgia.
4.7 Termination
4.7.1 Termination for Convenience
The CITY may terminate this contract in part or in whole
upon written notice to the CONSULTANT. The
CONSULTANT shall be paid for any validated services
under this Contract up to the time of termination.
4.7.2 Termination for Default
If through any cause, the CONSULTANT shall fail to fulfill in
a timely and proper manner its obligations under this
Agreement, or if the CONSULTANT shall violate any of the
covenants, agreements or stipulations of this Agreement.
CONSULTANT will be given the opportunity to commence
correction of obligation within 5 days of written notice and
diligently complete the correction thereafter. Failure to
maintain the scheduled level of effort as proposed and
prescribed, or deviation from the aforesaid schedule without
prior approval of the CITY, shall constitute cause for
termination. The CITY shall thereupon have the right to
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terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to the
CONSULTANT of such termination, and specifying the
effective date thereof, at least five (5) days before the
effective date of such termination, In such event, all finished
or unfinished documents, maps, data, studies, work papers
and reports prepared by the CONSULTANT under this
Agreement shall become the property of the CITY, and the
CONSULTANT shall be entitled to receive just and equitable
compensation for any satisfactory work completed on such
documents, as mutually agreed by the CITY and
CONSULTANT.
4.8 Conflict of Interest
4.8.1 Conflict of Interest: The CONSULTANT agrees
that it presently has no interest and shall acquire no interest,
direct or indirect, that would conflict in any manner or degree
with the performance of its services hereunder. The
CONSULTANT further agrees that, in the performance of
the Agreement, no person having such interest shall be
employed,
4.8.2 Interest of Public Officials: No member, officer,
or employee of the CITY during his tenure or for one year
thereafter, shall have any interest, direct or indirect, in this
Agreement or the proceeds thereof.
4.8.3 Emplovment of CITY's Personnel: The
CONSULTANT shall not employ any person or persons in
the employ of the CITY for any work required by the terms of
the Agreement, without the written permission of the CITY
except as may otherwise be provided for herein.
Revision Date: February 7,2001
CONSULTANT SERVICES
As a part of this Agreement the CONSULTANT agrees to furnish the following checked items.
Prior to Authorization To Proceed:
0' Detailed Scope of Services based upon Scope of Services defined in this Agreement to be submitted with Cost
Proposal clearly defining the CONSULTANT's understanding ofthe project limits, design objectives and
CONSULTANT's services to be provided,
0' Cost Proposal that will include cost of surveying, design, preparation of construction plans and specifications,
and other services requested in the CITY's Request for Proposal.
o Schedule for submittal of review documents at 30%,60%, and 90% completion and final documents,
Prior to submitting 30% review documents:
o Locate all existing utilities using available information collected by the CONSULTANT. The CITY will furnish
available information on water and sewer locations; however, the CONSULTANT must verify to
CONSULTANT'S satisfaction.
o Provide CITY with information on the project site(s), including the following:
· Past and present use of the land (specifically identify any landfilling activities in the area); identify any
nearby designated wetlands
. Soil type(s)
. Boring results,
· Brief description of the area (e,g., residential, commercial, industrial) including general slope of the land, and
whether trees, signs, etc. will be in conflict with the new facilities. Include number of properties affected and
number of easements required with property owners identified.
· Identification of potential problems in meeting design objectives,
o Site Plan (If Requried)
Throughout project:
0' Prepare printed responses to comments received from the CITY following reviews,
o Provide the necessary plats, (complete with survey information on all items within the limits of both permanent
and temporary easements)for easement acquisition and DOT/other permit application,
o Prepare Public Works/DOT/Other permit applications for signature by the CITY.
0' Prepare and submit plans to EPD for review and approval when required.
o Prepare plans and specifications, using Augusta Utilities Design Standards and Specifications (latest reference).
Specifications must include that provided by the CITY and be complete for the described work,
o Prepare and submit construction cost estimates at each review stage (30%, 60% and 90%) and with the submittal
of final documents. Provide cost breakdown for any items to be lump sum in the construction contract.
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Upon completion of design:
D Coordinate with the CITY Purchasing Department to advertise the project.
D Fax bid information to CITY.
D Attend bid opening.
D Prepare letter of recommendation for award of the contract.
D Attain contractor's/other signatures on the contract documents and forward to the CITY.
D Invite attendees to, and conduct, the pre-construction meeting.
D Provide clarification related to the plans/specifications throughout design and construction.
D Provide record drawings at completion of the project electronically, per the Utilities Design Standards and
Specifications (latest version).
D Provide Services During Construction as follows:
. Attend project meetings as scheduled by the CITY
. Recommend design changes as field conflicts arise (site visits may be required)
. Review and approval of pay requests from the construction Contractor (line of communication will be
construction contractor to resident observer to CONSULTANT to CITY)
. Provide clarification of plans and specifications throughout construction
. Revise/update plans and/or easement plats as changes occur that require resubmittal to DOT/other agencies,
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ADDITIONAL SERVICES CONSIDERED OUT OF SCOPE:
1. Revisions to the plans/contract documents to extend the limits of the project after this AGREEMENT has been
executed by the CITY.
2, Revisions due to incorrect locations of existing utilities by the CONSULTANT (i,e" correct location given by
CITY, incorrectly marked on plans by engineer) will be the responsibility of the CONSULTANT. Other
revisions required by the CITY, DOT, EPD, or other government agency at their request will be considered an
additional service.
3. Out-of-town meetings or conferences required of the CONSULTANT by the CITY.
4. Other not described above, as approved by the CITY,
NOTE:
It is the responsibility of the CONSULTANT as contracted by the CITY to provide professional surveying and engineering services. It is expected that such
professionals will operate in a manner which assures the interests of the common welfare, rather than in a manner which promotes their own financial gain. It
is expected that such professionals will act as a faithful agent for the CITY as a client. It is the duty of the CONSULTANT to protect the safety, health and
welfare of the public in the performance of their professional duties.
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Attachment 1
Proposal for Completing the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) Permit Applications for the Butler and Spirit Creeks Water Pollution Control
Plants (WPCPs)
The following is USl's Proposal for completing the NPDES Permit applications for the
Butler and Spirit Creeks WPCPs. The scope of work for this project will involve collection
of the data required to complete the NPDES Permit applications, preparation of the NPDES
Permit application packages including associated documentation, and submittal of the
NPDES Permit application documents to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Environmental Protection Division (EPD), Water Protection Branch,
This proposal is divided into two Phases: Phase I - Collection of the Data Required to
Complete the NPDES Permit Applications and Phase II - Preparation of the NPDES Permit
Application Packages.
Phase I - Collection of the data required to complete the NPDES Permit applications
This Phase will involve meeting with the AUD to discuss the NPDES Permit application
process and to gather preliminary data about the Butler and Spirit Creeks WPCPs; contacting
the EPD to verify the data needed to complete the NPDES Permit applications; developing
lists of data to be collected, including effluent sampling and analysis; performing data
collection and analysis; and compiling data. Based on the information included in the April
16, 2003 letter from the EPD to Mayor Bob Young and the instructions for completing Form
2A - Application for an NPDES Permit (as published in the Federal Register / Vol. 64, No.
149/ Wednesday, August 4, 1999/ Rules and Regulations, USI has developed the following
list of field and laboratory data needs (Note: USI recommends that the AUD verify this list
with the Georgia EPD before commencing field sampling and laboratory analysis):
· Effluent Testing Data as required under Question A-12 (Page 6 of21) of Form 2A.
USI and our subconsultant CSRA Analytical Laboratories, Inc. (CSRA) will collect and
analyze three (3) samples (one during the Fall of 2003, one during the Winter of
2003/2004, and one during the Summer of 2004). Samples will be collected no fewer
than 4 months and no more than 8 months apart.
· Effluent Testing Data as required under Question B-6 (Page 8 of 21) of Form 2A.
USI and CSRA will collect and analyze three (3) samples (one during the Fall of 2003,
one during the Winter of2003/2004, and one during the Summer of2004). Samples will
be collected no fewer than 4 months and no more than 8 months apart.
. Expanded Effluent Testing Data as required under Part D (Page 10 of 31) of Form 2A.
USI will collect and analyze three (3) samples (one during the Fall of 2003, one during
the winter of 200312004, and one during the Summer of 2004). Samples will be
collected no fewer than 4 months and no more than 8 months apart.
· Toxicity Testing Data (Whole Ejjluent Testing, WET) as required under Part E (Page 15
of21) of Form 2A,
USI will perform quarterly WET sampling and analysis as follows: Fall of2003, Winter
of 2003/2004, Spring of 2004, and Summer of 2004.
The following is a breakdown of the tasks that USI will complete under Phase I including the
levels of effort and estimated budgets:
. Meet with the Augusta Utilities Department (AUD) to discuss the NPDES Permit
application process and to gather preliminary information about the two WPCPs.
- Project Manager 10 hours @ $120.00 per hour
- Environmental Engineer/Scientist 10 hours @ $ 85.00 per hour
Subtotal
$1.200.00
$850.00
$2.050.00
. Contact the EPD to verify the data needed to complete the NPDES Permit applications.
Project manager 4 hours @ $120.00 per hour
Subtotal
$480.00
$480.00
. Coordinate with CSRA and other laboratories regarding effluent and Whole Effluent
Toxicity (WET) sampling and analysis.
- Project Manager 8 hours @ $120.00 per hour
- Environmental Engineer/Scientist 16 hours @ $ 85.00 per hour
Subtotal
$960.00
$1.360.00
$2,320.00
. Discuss Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures with CSRA and other
laboratories.
- Project Manager 4 hours @ $120.00 per hour
- Environmental Engineer/Scientist 8 hours @ $85.00 per hour
Subtotal
$480.00
$680.00
$1.160.00
. Coordinate with CSRA and other laboratories throughout the data collection period,
report to the AUD, and coordinate with the EPD after each sampling and analysis
event.
- Project Manager 20 hours @ $120.00 per hour
- Environmental Engineer/Scientist 80 hours @ $85.00 per hour
Subtotal
2
$ 2,400.00
$ 6.800.00
$ 9.200.00
· Laboratory Analyses (Please see Attachments). $30,180.00
- Effluent Testing Data (Question A-12, page 6 of21, Form 2A)
- Effluent Testing Data (Question B-6, page 8 of21, Form 2A)
- Expanded Effluent Testing Data (part D, page 10 of21, Form 2A)
- Toxicity Testing Data (part D, page 15 of21, Form 2A)
Subtotal $ 30,180.00
. Gather all other data/information needed to complete the NPDES Permit application
Packages (data/information other than effluent and WET testing): see Parts A, B, and F
of form 2A.
- Project Manager 10 hours @ $120.00
- Environmental Engineer/Scientist 60 hours @ $85,00 per hour
- GIS Analyst 40 hours @ $75.00 per hour
Subtotal
Total Proposed Budget - Phase I
Phase II - Preparation of the NPDES Permit Application Packages
$ 1,200.00
$ 5,100.00
$ 3,000.00
$ 9.300.00
$54.690.00
Phase II will involve compiling data gathered under Phase I, developing maps and figures
needed for the NPDES Permit application, completing the NPDES Permit application
packages, reviewing the application packages with the AUD, incorporating the AUD's
comments, submitting the NPDES Permit application packages to the AUD for submittal to
the EPD, and responding to the EPD's comments. The following is a breakdown of the tasks
that will be performed under Phase II including the associated levels of effort and budgets.
. Compile Data and Develop Maps as Needed for the NPDES Permit application
Packages.
- Project manager 10 hours @ $120.00 per hour
- Environmental Engineer/Scientist 60 hours @ $85.00 per hour
- GIS Analyst 40 hours @ $75.00 per hour
Subtotal
$ 1,200.00
$ 5,100.00
$ 3,000.00
$ 9.300.00
. Complete Forms 2A, including all required maps, figures, and reports, for Butler and
Spirit Creeks.
- Project manager 16 hours @ $120.00 per hour
- Environmental Engineer/Scientist 40 hours @ $85.00 per hour
- GIS Analyst 20 hours @ $75.00 per hour
Subtotal
3
$ 1,920.00
$ 3,400,00
$ 1,500.00
$ 6.820.00
Total Proposed Budget - Phase II
Total Estimated Budget (phase I and II)
$16.120.00
$70.810.00
4
Attachment l.
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, G~ORGIA
PURCHASE ORDER ROOM 605, PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
CITY-COUNCIL MUNICIPAL BUILDING (11)
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 30911-3999 Page 1 of 1
PURCHASE ORDER NO.
P78098
DATE
08/18/03
DEPARTMENT
43310 UTILITIES
REQUISITION/QUOTE NO,
R80202
VENDOR #
15008
VENDOR PHONE #
VENDOR
US INFRASTRUCTURE
3500 PIEDMOND ROAD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30305
ATTN:
BID NUMBER:
CONTRACT #:
BUYER: PHYLLIS
SHIP TO:
AUGUSTA UTILITIES ADMIN
SUITE 180
360 BAY STREET
AUGUSTA, GA 30901
BILL TO:
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GEORGIA
ROOM 105, ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT
CITY-COUNCIL MUNICIPAL BUILDING (11)
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 30911-3999
ALL INVOICES AND CORRESPONDENCE MUST BE SENT TO
ABOVE ADDRESS REGARDLESS OF SHIPPING DESTINATION,
PRODUCT 10
DESCRIPTION
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
0001
COLLECTION OF SATA AND
PREPARATION FOR NATIONAL
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE
ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES)
PERMIT FOR MESSERLY AND SPIRIT
CREEK
70,810.0
70,810.0
506-04-3310/52-12999
CONDITIONS - READ CAREFULLY
1. The purmaser is exempt by statue from payment of Federal. Slate. and Municipal
sales. excise and other taxes.
2. Shipping charges prepaid by vendor.
3. Payment '.viU be made on complete shipments only, unless otherwise requested.
4. DELIVERY TICKET MUST ACCOMPANY GOODS.
5. No b..d< orders. We will reorder If avarlabJe.
6. Please make deliveries bel:'Heen 9 A,M and 4 P.M.
7. An goods received With subsequent prMlege to insped and return at Vendor's
~xpense if defedi~ or not in compliance 'Mth our spec:i~callon5.
8. Indoor delwery if neces5ary.
9. Payment Nef 30 Of according to contrad.
NET TOTAL.............
70,810.0
APPROVED FOR ISSUE
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. . _ -YENDQR .COPY. . .
PURCHASING AGENT SIGNATURE