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TO: Mayor Tammy de Weerd
Members of the City Council
FROM: Max Jensen
DATE: 1/26/11
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SUBJECT: Task Order with Brown and Caldwell for Construction Stormwater
Management Program FY 2011 Consulting for the not to exceed amount of
$51,000. This Task Order would be pursuant to the Master Agreement dated
November 28, 2006.
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION
A. Move to:
1. Approve the Task Order with Brown and Caldwell to provide Consulting
services on an as needed basis for the City of Meridian's Construction
Stormwater Management Program, in an amount not to exceed $51,000.00;
and
2. Authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement
II. DEPARTMENT CONTACT PERSONS
Tom Barry, Director of Public Works 489-0372
Warren Stewart, PW Engineering Manager 489-0350
Max Jensen, Capital Projects Manager 489-0344
III. DESCRIPTION
A. Background
The City of Meridian's capital improvement construction projects must meet the
Environment Protection Agency's guidelines listed in the Construction General
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Permit. If the guidelines are not met, EPA can fine up to $10,000 per day for
violations.
B. Proposed Project
This Task Order with Brown and Caldwell will assist the City in remaining
compliant with the Environmental Protection Agency's Construction General
Permit. Brown and Caldwell would be available for consulting (on an as-needed
basis) relating to project management, review and comment on Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Plans prepared by contractors for capital improvement
projects, review and comment on City inspectors SWPPP reports, provide support
services, and be available for SWPPP development if needed. It is vital to the
City to have a consultant knowledgeable in stormwater management contracted to
reduce the potential for EPA fines. This Task Order will provide as-needed
services while The Environmental Division hires a Comprehensive Surface Water
Protection Program Administrator. This Task Order will assist the City to remain
compliant with the Environmental Protection Agency's General Construction
Permit from the present time until the Surface Water Protection Program
Administrator is fully functioning.
C. Consultant Selection
Brown and Caldwell were originally contracted by the City to prepare the
original Construction Stormwater Management Program for the City. They have
also been our Construction Stormwater Management Program consultant for the
last 3 years bringing consistencies to the implementation and enforcement of the
program.
N. IMPACT
A. Strategic Impact:
This consulting work will conserve and protect our natural resources and will
assist in keeping the City compliant with the Environmental Protection Agency's
General Construction Permit.
B. Service/Deliverv Impact:
Consultant will assist the City to remain compliant with the Environmental
Protection Agency's General Construction permit during the transition of
services being provided from a third party consultant to an in-house employee.
C. Fiscallmpact:
Project Costs
Consultant Agreement $ 51,000
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Project Funding
Funding would come from the following pre-approved budgets:
3200-55080 $ 38,295
3200-55090 $ 6,758
3200-55182 $ 5,948
V. ALTERNATIVES
A. The City could postpone this work until the Comprehensive Surface Water
Protection Program Administrator was hired and knowledgeable with the
position and responsibilities. The Comprehensive Surface Water Protection
Program Administrator would need a transitioning period while working with
Brown and Caldwell and internal staff to become effective with the position.
VI. TIME CONSTRAINTS
Council's approval will allow the continuation of Brown and Caldwell's consulting
services, on an as needed basis, while transitioning these services to be provided in-
house by the Comprehensive Surface Water Protection Program Administrator. The
continuation of Brown and Caldwell's consulting services will also eliminating
potential EPA fines (up to $10,000 per day) for violation(s) of the EPA Construction
General Permit in FY 2011.
VII. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
A. Task Order 10220 with Brown and Caldwell for Construction Stormwater
Management Program consulting
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~E IDIAN~
PURCHASING .AGENT
33 E. Broadway Ave, Meridian, ID 83642
Phone: (208) 489-0417
Fax: (208) 887-4813
TASK ORDER NO. 10220
Between
CITY OF MERIDIAN
AND
BROWN AND CALDWELL
This task order is issued by City and accepted by the engineer pursuant to the mutual promises,
covenant and conditions contained in the master agreement between the above mentioned parties
dated April 13, 2010. This task order is for as-needed consulting services and may be terminated
by City at any time.
Construction Stormwater Management
Task Order 10220
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Introduction
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As part of our stormwater management support services, Brown and Caldwell has been
developing Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), reviewing SWPPPs, performing
third-party stormwater management reviews to provide an independent perspective on the City of
Meridian's (City's) compliance with the construction general permit (CGP), and providing technical
support for the implementation of the Construction Stormwater Management Plan (CSWMP).
Because of the successful implementation of the overall CSWMP completed in October 2007 and
updated throughout 2008, 2009, and 2010, continuing SWPPP reviews and third-party reviews on
every City public works project appears unwarranted. Instead, Brown and Caldwell suggests the
City limit SWPPP audits and third-party reviews to large, complex projects with higher potential for
instances of non-compliance. Determination of which projects meet these criteria will be done on a
case-by-case basis collaboratively between the City and Brown and Caldwell
As part of this scope of work, Brown and Caldwell will review the status of the City's Construction
Stormwater Management Program and make recommendations on how to continue
implementation of the program in 2011 along with suggested changes to the program to better
meet compliance goals. A portion of the amendment budget will be allocated towards addressing
these recommendations.
Finally, Brown and Caldwell developed two project SWPPPs for City projects over the past two
years. Based on the success of this process and the likelihood of additional projects in fiscal year
2011, we have included scope and budget for development of one SWPPP as part of this request.
This task order is being submitted for City approval to provide the following services. These
services will be provided on projects chosen by the City and Brown and Caldwell that disturb one
or more acres of soil and therefore, need to meet the requirements of the CGP.
Task 1 -Project Management
Brown and Caldwell's project manager will coordinate directly with the project manager for the City,
as needed, to identify projects needing reviews and review the reports and budget status. Task 1
includes setting up the project budget and schedule and overall tracking of the work progress. It
also includes tracking dates and times of on-site reviews for reporting purposes.
Deliverables
. Monthly invoice.
Task 2 -Initial Review and Comment of Project SWPPP
Task 2 includes an initial thorough review of a project SWPPP with recommendations on how to
address potential areas of non-compliance. Recommendations will come in the form of a comment
spreadsheet that identifies specific areas that need correction or modification. The SWPPP review
and comments will be completed within three days of receipt of the SWPPP.
Deliverables
• Excel spreadsheet with specific comments on recommended changes or modifications to
ensure compliance with the CGP.
Task Cost Assumptions
• Includes review of up to six project SWPPPs based on the list of fiscal year 2011 public works
projects provided by the City in a letter dated September 9, 2010.
Task 3 -Performance of Third Party Site Reviews
Brown and Caldwell will perform third-party construction site stormwater reviews at projects so
designated by the City. Prior to conducting any site review, the inspector will become familiar with
the project location and specifications that govern the construction site. Inspectors will conduct
reviews of all construction sites in a professional manner and document all findings and
recommendations within a technical memorandum. The reviews will be conducted using the
following guidelines in accordance with the CSWMP:
• Reviews shall be at least every 30 days.
• If significant deficiencies are found, afollow-up review will occur within seven days.
. Provide to the City and the responsible contractor within 48 hours of each review written
findings and recommendations.
• Upon review of the project SWPPP, provide to the City written findings of any necessary
changes to the SWPPP or best management practices (BMPs) within 48 hours.
Brown and Caldwell will provide City management with a copy of the review report in a technical
memorandum format. While Brown and Caldwell can identify deficiencies and suggest solutions in
the review report, the City is responsible for ensuring the deficiencies are addressed by the
contractor. The City will provide the list of projects that are subject to review. The list of projects will
be updated every three months by the City.
Deliverables
• Project review reports to the City within 48 hours of the review.
Task Cost Assumptions
• Third-party reviews will occur once every 30 days for six projects based on the list of fiscal year
2011 public works projects (and their estimated construction schedules) provided by the City in
a letter dated September 9, 2010.
• Each review and follow-on report would require five hours, including travel time, plus materials.
Task 4 -CSWMP Support Services
Brown and Caldwell will provide support services to the City on technical and programmatic
questions regarding the CSWMP and address potential changes to the plan as requested by the
City. Specifically, this task will focus on pursuing recommendations resulting from Brown and
Caldwell's review of the existing CSWMP. The recommendations to be pursued within this task will
be determined based on conversations with City staff and what is feasible considering the
amendment budget. This work may include additional training of City staff (e.g. the construction
stormwater management seminar for City staff and City contractors during Public Works Week)
based on City needs.
Deliverables
• Documentation associated with recommendations pursued by the City.
Task 5 - As-Needed SWPPP Development
Brown and Caldwell will develop SWPPPs for projects so designated by the City. Coordination with
the City and the prime contractor (Contractor) is critical when developing a SWPPP to meet all of
the CGP requirements. Brown and Caldwell will coordinate with the Contractor on the selection of
appropriate BMPs for the project. The SWPPPs will be developed using the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) template and will include the transmittal letters from the United States
Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Idaho State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). The
final SWPPP will be completed within seven days of receipt of the notice to proceed. This task
assumes development of one SWPPP.
Deliverables
• 90 percent complete draft SWPPP for City and contractor review.
• Final SWPPP for City and contractor certification.
Task Cost Assumptions
• SWPPP may be developed for one project based on the list of fiscal year 2011 public works
projects provided by the City in a letter dated September 9, 2010.
TIME OF PERFORMANCE
The attached project schedule presents a timeline to complete the tasks described in the scope of
work.
1 - Project Mana ement ' Throu hout the- ro~ect•
2 -Initial Review and Comment of Project SWPPP Within three days of receipt of the project
SWPPP
3 -Performance of Third-Party Site Reviews Once every 30 days with review findings
returned within 48 hours
4 -CSWMP Su ort Services As-needed from notice to roceed
5 -SWPPP Develo meat As-needed from notice to proceed
COMPENSATION
Brown and Caldwell proposes conducting this work on atime-and-materials basis in accordance
with the rate schedule attached to the master agreement dated April 13, 2010. The following table
provides a summary fee estimate for the scope of services proposed in this task order. The fee
estimate is based on the assumptions developed from our conversations with City staff. This
contract schedule and fee is based on an assumed nine-month schedule (January 1, 2011 through
September 30, 2011)
requested by the City
by City at any time.
However, the budget is highly dependent on the level of assistance
This task order isfor as-needed consulting services and may be terminated
1 - Pro'ect Mana ement $5,500
2 -Initial Review and Comment of Pro'ect SWPPP $6,000
3 -Performance of Third-Part Site Reviews $30,500
4 - CSWMP Su ort Services $5,000-
5 - As-needed SWPPP Develo ment $4,000
Tota I $51, 000
CITY OF ME DIAN BROWN AND CALDWELL
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