HomeMy WebLinkAboutTask Order No. 0774 with CH2M HILL, Inc. for Sludge Management and Disposal PlanTASK ORDER N0.0774
iT1~TDER THE
MASTER AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BETWEEN
CITY OF MERIDIAN AND CHZM HII.L, INC.
This Task order is entered into by and between City of MERIDIAN (OWNER) and CH2M HIL4, Inc.
(ENGINEER), according to the terms and conditions of the Master Agreement (AGREEMENT} for
Professional Services, dated January 1, 2007.
See Attachments A and B for the Scope and Fee for Task 0774, Amendment 1
All other teams and conditions of the original agreement will remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties execute below:
For CIi2M HILL, c.
dated this y of
By:
For City of Meridian QQ
dated this ~_ day of J 2
By:
Tammy de W' ,Mayor
Attest:
Jaycee Ho an, City Clerk
Approval. By City Council:
9- a-aoa8
2008.
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Task Order 0774
Attachment A
Scope of Services
Sludge (Biosolids) Management and Disposal Plan
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This amps of work describes the services to be rendered by CH2M HILL for the
development of a Sludge (Biosolids) Management and Disposal Plan for the City of
Meridian Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (W WTP)- Domestic wastewater residuals
(biosolids) beneficial use and disposal in Idaho are regulated by both the federal
government and the slate of Idaho. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has
not delegated authority to the state to administer the federal program; thus, 6iosolids
generators must comply with requirements of both regulations, including repDrting and
monitoring requirements. The required components of a Sludge (Biosolids) Management
and Disposal Plan are described in the Wastewater Rules 1DAPA 58.01.16. A General
Biosolids Land Application Plan for the City of Meridian was developed by Cl-12M HILL tin
April of 1999 in accordance with 40 Code of Federal Regulations (Cl?R) Part 5IXi Regulation
The Sludge (Bioso[ids) Management and Disposal Plan shall be developed in accordance
with IDAPA 58.0'1.16 to include the following:
• Land application maps that show the location of Relds, proximity to water supply wells,
location of flood plains, residences, roadways and surface water
• Copies of agreements from land owners
• Laboratory analysis of soil from land application fields
• Laboratory analysis of biosolids from the Municipal WWTP
• Discussion of haw water quality and public health will be protected
• Criteria for site selection of land application fields
• Description of the application process
• Procedwes utilized to prevent application which could result in a reduction of soil
productivity or in the percolation of excess nutrients
• Hydrologic characteristics of the site including existing quality and use of groundwater
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QAQC~ Plan for soil sampling
BASIS Of= DESIGN SC+4PE AND FEE DEVELOPMENT
The following key assumptions were made in the compilation of this scope of work and the
estimation of the level of effort:
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1. The planning work on this project will last 12 weeks from authorization to proceed and
be completed in calendaz year ,
2 T~ P~~g approach will be based on three interactive workshops and informal
deliverables sketches, no more than 20 drawings, meeting minutes, and the likre as
opposed to formal, comprehensive documentation such as TMs and extensive drawings.
3. The project will be executed in CH2M HILL's Boise design center. All workshops will
be held in CH2M HILL's office or at the Municipal W WTP in Meridian, ID.
4. The Sludge (Biosolids} Management and Disposal Plan will be based on the federal,
state, and local codes and standards in effect on the effective date of the authorization to
proceed. Any changes in these codes may necessitate a change in scope.
5. The Sludge (Biosolids) Management and Disposal Plan will be pnapared as a single
document.
6. The Owner will develop the actual permit application and required annual reports and
PaY ~ Pmt Prang fees.
9. The drawings will follow CH2M HILL CAI;/CAD standazds. Microstation and ArcGIS
will be used to develop the drawings.
8. The Owner will provide copies of all existing Biosolids Land Application Plans and
arutual reports submitted to EPA on February 19~- of every yeaz for the past five years.
These reports are considered true and accurate representation of the biosolids disposal
and the Owner warrants the accuracy of these drawings.
YYORK APPROACH
The project work will be carried out using a phased delivery approach to assure a Iogicat
and progressive completion of the planning work. Review workshops will be conducted
with the Owners personnel, key individuals from the C~I2M HILL pro~ct team and others
as needed; the review workshops will be conducted at critical milestones as identified in the
following section.
Task 1: Sludge (Biosolids) Management Assessment
The primary Purpose of the biosolids management assessment is to firmly establish the
existing operation and management of the biosolids produced from the Meridian WW IP.
Site visits shall be performed by CH2M HILL as needed to execute the task order. It is
assumed that this task will be completed through one eight hour site visit to the 1NVNZP and
land application sites by the project engineer, soil scientist and hydrogeologist.
Subtask 1.1: Define Cgent Ob)ttcSves, Standards and Preferences
The purpose of this task is to document the Owner's objectives and success factors for the
project and to verify the Owner's institutional standards as they pertain to this work.
CH2M HILL will conduct a half--day kick-off workshop with key Owner's personnel and
other stakeholders to obtain the pertinent information. The purpose of this meeting is to
identify necessary criteria, regulations and limitations for land application of biosoIids.
Requirements for the Sludge (Biosolids) Management and Disposal Plan shall be as defined
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in the Wastewater Rules IDAPA 58.01.16 with clarifications and exceptions as defined by
Todd Crutctu'r from the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in his letter to Fred
Putzier RE: New BiosoIids Application Sites (Meridian, Ada County) Review Comments,
Patterson Fields #1-#3, #4B, #5 & James Field #18 dated June 23, ZOO. project objectives and
standards in the following areas will be considered:
' Project objectives' Discussion of the overall purpose for this project to ensure that all
participants have the same understanding. The Owner will define for CH2M HILL what
will make this a successful project from their perspective.
~ Communications procedures: Joint definition of the verbal and written communications
practices and procedures.
Graphic standards: Standard drawing size/border, standard symbols/legends, CAD
software standazds (including softwaze versions), requirements for electronic
deliverables, process flow stream IDs etc.
Assumptions: Nom
Subtask 1.Z: Determine Cutrertt Sludge (Blosolids) Managelttsnt Practlces, BR-sotids
Charactet~stics, and Auantftles
The purpose of this task is to define the existing biosolids management practices, biosolids
characteristics and quantities. Tgtis task will include review of background data, request for
additional data and information necessary to perform the evaluation, aone-day site visit to
review land application program sites and operations, and data interpretation and analysis
to determine agronomic loading rates and land application site capacltle5 by the project
engineer and soil scientist. The biosolids management practices will be summarized based
on historical information.
Assumptions: All necessary data for calculation of agronomic loading rates and summary of
land application site capacity will be made available by the Owner. It is assumed that
laboratory analysis for agronomic and metal analysis of samples has already been
conduct~l and that the required laboratory data is available; and therefore will not be
included in the cost estimate for this task. If additional data or analyses are needed, the cost
of data coIlection and any necessary laboratory analysis will be the responsibility of the
Owner.
Project objectives and standards in the following azeas will be considered:
Biosolids Generation: Annual biosolids characteristics and flows for the VWV'IT'shall be
provided by the Owner. It is assumed that biosolids samples have been coIlected by the
W WTP personnel and analyzed with respect to solids content; pathogens, vector
attraction parameters, nutrient content, and Part 503 metals.
~ Biosalids Management• Information pertaining to the existing biosolids handling,
disposal and treatment. facilities and operation will be coIlected from existing W WTP
data, WWTP design'documents, other published reports on the facility, and upon
interviews with WWTP personnel and others, as appropriate.
DRAFT OF YYORIC
• Land Appliation• Information pertaining to the land application sites will be collected,
including site preferences and general requirements, limitations and constraints, soil
samples, hydrogeologic information and available maps. It is assumed that laboratory
services for agronomic and metal analysis of samples has already been conducted and
will not be included in flee cwt estimate for Ehis task. The maps necessary for the site
evaluation include the following:
• NRCS soil classification: Necessary for determining the suitable soils and their
preliminary boundaries.
• Topographic: Necessary for determining limiting topographic features of the site
along with drainage areas and flow directions.
• Aerial MRCS Photographs: Assist in determining the extent and variations of the
vegetative cover. Structure locations and access areas will also be displayed on the
aerials.
• Location (Road): Maps displaying highways will be used in determining the site
accessibility from the treatment plan along with distances.
The Owner will provide existing G1S maps and coverages as well as all existing maps to
aid in this effort. Maps will be created for new land application sites and sites that the
client will use in the next three years.
• Regul~ g~»ir~an~ l~ormatian pertaining to the requirements of the Federal,
State, and local regulatory agencies will be collected for use as guidelines for
determining requirements, concerns and restrictions.
Subtastc 1.3: Hydraltaologic Evaluation
The purpose of this task is to assess and document the hydrogeology of the land application
sites using existing, readily available hydrogeologic reports. Hydrogeologic data including
direction and gradient will be obtained to evaluate the capability of the Sludge (Biosolids)
Management and I}isposai Plan to perform successfully at the selected sites on a long-term
basis with respect to the site hydrogeology.
Assumptions: All necessary data far the hydrogeologic evaluation will be available through
existing data. Soil test pits, bore holes, and piezometer installations are not included in this
scope.
Project objectives and standards in tfie following azeas will be considered:
Background Data: Obtain and study geologic information from available literature.
Groundwater direction and gradient shall be shown on maps of the area, assuming
sufficient existing data exist.
Sulrtask 1.4: Project Management Plan
The purpo~ of this task is to prepare the detailed project management plan that will be
used during the execution of this project work Specific elements of the plan will include:
• Project Instructions: Define client and CH2M HILL project organization,
communication, project cast control procedwes, document control, health and safety
considerations, change management and other project management requirements.
DRAFT SCOPE OF WORK
_CAD/CAE Standards: Define CAD/CAE software standards, graphic standards, file
naming conventions and standards, revision/iteration control and other graphic
standards.
Mali Management Pian• CH2M HILL will use its standard continuous quality control
Process. The QMP will define the quality control process as customized for this project.
Protect Health and Safety Plan: CH2M HILL wall develop a health and safety plan to
apply to CH2M HILL employees working on this project. It will address safety in the
office and during site visits and include requirements specified by the Owner.
Assumptions: None
Task 2: Sludg® (Biosolids) Aanagement and Disposal Plan
The purpose of this task is to develop a Sludge {Biosolids) Management and Disposal PIan
using the data and infonnation developed in Task 1. The end products from this task will
include sketches, preliminary drawings, and a draft report which will provide sufficient
information for Owner and agency review. CH2M HILL will conduct orn, 2-hour infieractive
workshop with the Owner's personnel prior to the cornlusion of this task. Specific work
activities and deliverables from this task areas identified below.
• Discussion of how water quality and public health will be protected
• Criteria for site selection of land application fields
• Description of the application pry
• Procedures utilized to prevent application which could result in a reduction of soil
productivity or in the percolation of excess nutrients
• Hydrologic characteristics of the site including existing quality and use of groundwater
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QAQC) Plan for soil sampling
Assumptions: One draft Sludge (Biosolids) Management and Disposal Plan and one final
Sludge {Biasolids) Management and Disposal Plan incorporating the Owner's comments
will be developed (i.e., one iteration of claent review is assumed).
Subtask 2.1: Regula~ry Retluirentants
The purpose of his task is to identify the requirements of the federal regulations 40 CFR 503
-Standards for the Use or L?isposal of Sewage Sludge and the Wastewater Rules IDAPA
58.Q1.16 in relation to current biosolids management practices. Existing practices related to
the City's biosolids management program with regard to current regulatory issues will be
presented. In addition, procedures for reaching Class A and Class B biosolids will be
discussed.
Biosolids management practices will be evaluated in the following areas:
• Pollutant Limits - Existing biosolids testing results will be evaluated against pollutant
limits for land application. This will include ceiling concentrations, cumulative pollutant
loading rate and monthly average concentrations, and annual pollutant loading rates.
Management Practices -Existing biosoIids management practices will be evaluated for
buffer distance from wetlands, waters of the United States and compliance with the
requirements for exporting biosolids.
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• Operation Standards -The pathogens and vector attraction reduction requirements in
CFR 503 w~11 be used to determine compliance with biosolid application to agricultural
land.
pathogens- Existing biosolids data will be evaluated against the requirements in
CFR 503.32
• Vector Attraction -Existing biosofids data will be evaluated against the
requirements in CFR 5x3.33
• Monitoring -Frequency of monitoring, pathogen density requirements, and vector
attraction reduction requirements will be evaluated. The frequency of monitoring for
pollutant concentrations and pathogen density requirements may be reduced based on
the monitoring frequency and results.
• Recordkeeping - Records will be evaluated to ensure that they are kept for a minimum
of 5 years.
Reporting -Reports submitted on February 19~ of every yeaz will be evaluated against
CFR 5«3.18.
• Requirements for producing Class A and Class $ biosolids will be provided. information
provided will include pathogen reduction requirements, maximum loading rates to
sites, restrictions on tip type of equipment that can !~ used to apply biosolids,
requirement to track metals loading, and setback distances.
Sttbtask 2.2: Sludge (Bltuo(ids) Charac#urisdcs .
Biosolids analysis will be evaluated with respect to available data on solids content,
nutrients, and metals. The projected biosolids characteristics will be discussed and
summarized along with the projected wastewater design flows and biosolids production
over the next ten years.
Assumptions: Increase biosolids production information is available from the Owner and
the Wastewater Facility Plan.
Sut~sk 2.3: D~k--Top Site Soils Imrestigation
A soils map will be developed based on available ATRCS aerial photography and soil survey
information. A description of the physical characteristics of each of the significant soil series
on the site will be made using NR(5 descriptions, Representative soil samples taken
historically will be provided by the Owner. Historic soil samples will be compiled and
reported.
Assumptions: Historic soil samples will be provided by the Owner, On site soil
investigation including bore holes and test pits are not included in this scope of work.
Sulrtask 2.4: Hydrogeol~ic Study
Groundwater direction and gradient obtained in Task 1 on hydrogeologic chazact~eristics of
the site will be compiled and included to provide the necessary hydrogeologic information
Assumptions: On site laydrogeologic investigation including soil test pits, bore holes, and
piezometer instillations are not included in this scope.
GRAFT SCaPE OF WQRK
Sublask 25: Lana em~ttt Nti'artrtation
A description of the application process utilizing a process flow diagram will be prepazed.
The intended soil vegetative management program will be discussed and the vegetative
covers identified. Copies of agreements from field owners will be included. Land
application maps for new sites and sites that the Owner will use in the next three years will
be provided to include the following:
• Location of fields
• Proximity to water supply wells
• Location of flood plains
• Residences
• Roadways
• Surface water & other drainage features
• Surrounding land use
• Buffer Zones
Verification of the uptake of nutrients (such as nitrogen and phosphorus), moisture and salt
fiolerances, and expected crop yields will also be provided. The discussion will addn'ss the
proposed constituent loadings to the land application system and will include the following:
• Site climate
• Biosolids characteristics
• Available application area
• Site plan
• Nutrient loadings
• Heavy metal loadings
• Soil samples
• Crop requirements
• Storage requirements
• Recommended application rates
The land management system will be prepared to allow for the proper management of the
land application system. The management plan will include system and site management,
cropping plan, operation plan, and the required monitoring plan. Additional items to be
provided include:
• Harvest frequencies and the ultimate use of the crops
• Plans for biosolids storage and operation procedures during adverse weather conditions
• Typical operation schedules
Assumptions: Information needed from other users, including written agreements, will be
provided by the Owner.
Subtask 2.6: Demor>strate Protection of Water Quality) and Public Huth
The Sludge (BiosoIids) Management and Disposal Plan will demonstrate protection of water
quality and public health The discussion will address the entire Sludge (Biosolids)
Management and Disposal Plan and will include the following.
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• Best management practices utilized in storing, transporting and land applying biosoIids
• Demonstrate set back limitations on each land application site including a statement
detailing procedures to prevent application which could result in a reduction of soil
productivity or in the percolation of excess nutrients
• Ident3ficatlon of potential adverse health effects in regard to the biosolids and its
proposed use
Discussion of methods and procedures to be aced to allevia to or eliminate adverse
health effects
Assumptions: None
Subtask 2.T: Aitenuttlve Treatment artd Disposal Options
Alternative Treatment and Disposal Options will ~ evaluated for the following options
a) I?isposaI in a iandfdl - The existing land fill practices will be evaluated and documented
in the Sludge {Biosolids) Management and Disposal plan. Minimum landfill requirements,
including specifics for a paint filter test and toxicity characteristic leaching procedure
(TCLP), w~Il be documented. A landfill procedure specific for the Caty of Meridian will be
provided for disposal instate approved land fills.
Assumptions: Owner will supply existing information pertaining bo disposal of biosolids in
the landfill.
b) Transfer to Another Facility -Specific information regarding the availability, practicality
and economics will be discussed in relation to transferring lriosolids to other accessible
facilities for treatment or disposal.
Assumptions: Up to three facilities will be evaluated for transfer of bi~iids for treatment
or disposal.
c} Incineration -Options for incineration will be evaluated and include genesal
requirements, pollutant limits, operational standards and management practices, frequency
of monitoring and required recordkeeping and reporting to meet state and federal rules.
Assumptions: CFR 5D3.40 will be used to evaluate incineration criteria_
3ubtask 2.8: t~iity AssurancerQuality Control (pAt~C) Plant
A description of the soil sampling methodology and a Quality Assurance/Quality Control
t4p-QC~ Plan will be developed to show that field soil samples aze representative of field
conditions.
Assumptions: None
Task 3: Regulatory Requirements
The purpose of this task is to coordinate with the Idaho Department of Environmental
Quality for the purpose of obtaining approval of the Sludge (Biosolids) Management and
Disposal Plan. A 2- hour meeting will be held among the City of Meridian staff,
CH2M HILL and staff from ilte DEQ regional office to discuss the evaluations, findings and
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recommendations of the investigations documented in the Sludge (Bioso&ds) Management
and Disposal Plan
Assumptions: Continents from DEQ on the Sludge (Biosolids) Management and Disposa!
plan `vill be ir-corporated into the final Sludge (Biosolids) Management and Disposal Plan,
Suinask 3.1: Meet with DEQ
Discuss the evaluations, findings and recommendations of the Sludge (Biosolids)
Management and Disposal Plan,
Assumptions: None
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Attachment B
ComAensation
BUDGET
The overall Not to-Exceed Budget for this task is $42.01.49. Total budget shall not be
exuded without written authorization.
TIME OF PERFOR~JCE
The completion date for this Task Order is 120 cal
CHZM HII.I., will make e„ ~~' days from Authoriaation to Proceed.
ery effort to complete the work in a timely manner However,
CH2M HILL will not be responsible for delays caused by factors beyond our control, nor by
factors that could not reasonably have been foreseen at the time this Task Order was executed.
ESTIMATED PROJECT ScI3Enur.E
Assume Notice to Proceed August 31, 2008 with ~1 completion on November 30 ZOOg
OTHER CONDITIONS/REQUI~MEI~S
None.
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A breakdown of the proposed budget is presented in Table 1.
Table 1. Budget Sumtn~y {~, ~ City o f ~~~ Sludge {Biosolids) Management and
~Sposal Plan Task Order