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Home My WebLink AboutNPDES DOCUMENT NAME: l.)\)\:)( S DOCUMENTTYPE:\)~~ YEAR: D~ BOX NUMBER: ~ 9 FILE NUMBER: \ 1.9<6~ \ NUMBER OF PAGES: l..9- Augusta Richmond GA Jul-lB-03 lO:36A P.02 , e USINFRASTRUCTURE, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS July 18,2003 Mr. Allan Saxton Augusta Utilities Department 360 Bay Street, Suite 180 Augusta, GA 30901 Subject: Proposal for Completing the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Applications for the Butler and Spirit Creeks Water Pollution Control Plants (WPCPs) Dear Mr. Sax.ton: Pursuant to your request, VSInfrastructure, Inc. (USI) is pleased to submit the attached proposal for preparing the NPDES Permit applications for the Butler and Spirit Creeks WPCPs. As you requested, we have divided the proposal into two phases as follows: Phase I - Collection of the Data Required to Complete the NPDES Pennit Applications, and Phase II - Preparation of the NPDES Permit Application Packages. USI appreciates the opportunity to submit the attached proposal. We consider our client/consultant relationship with the Augusta Utilities Department (AUD) to be of the utmost importance, and we cannot overemphasize our interest in continuing to serve the AVO in such a vital capacity. If you have any questions or need additional information regarding our proposal, please do not hesitate to contact me at your earliest convenience. Sincerely, USInfrastructure, Inc. ~.' Francis T. Kung'u, Ph.D., P.E. Senior Vice President Research . Planninl: . E~int't'rinl: . Management 3500 Piedmont Road NF. . Suite 612 . AUanlll, Grorgia . 30305 (770) 640-6652 . Fax (770) 640-11446 Jul-IB-03 IO:36A P.03 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 USI'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 - CoUection 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 of2l) 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. · Ejjluent 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 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. · 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 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. Jul-1B-03 lO:37A P.04 · Toxicity Testing Data (Whole EjJluent Testing, WET) as required under Part E (Page 15 of2l) 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 (AVD) 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 (QNQC) procedures with CSRA and other lab ora tori es. - Project Manager 4 hours @ $120.00 per hour - Environmental Engineer/Scientist 8 hours @ $85.00 per bour Subtotal $480.00 $680.00 $1.160.00 · Coordinate with CSRA and other laboratories throughout the data collection period, report to the AVO, 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 Jul-lB-03 lO:37A P.OS . 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 0, page 10 of 21, Form 2A) - Toxicity Testing Data (Part 0, 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 AVD, incorporating the AVO's comments, submitting the NPDES Permit application packages to the AVO 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 $ 5.1 00.00 $ 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 Jul-IB-03 IO:37A Total Proposed Budget - Phase II Total Estimated Budget (phase I and In $16.120.00 $70.810.00 4 P.06 c: (JI ro 11 ~ ><: ::0: to o (J) ::0: tI:l t-< t-< ><: o-,l o ;p. 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