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HomeMy WebLinkAbout13 - Newport Terrace Landfill Gas ControlCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Agenda Item No. / (June 9, 2009) TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: Utilities Department George Murdoch, Director 949 - 644 -3011, omurdoch a citv.newport- beach.ca.us SUBJECT: Newport Terrace Landfill Gas Control System — Award of Contract, Contract Amendment and Budget Amendments ISSUE: Should the Council 1) award operation, maintenance and Landfill, 2) approve a contras (SCS) to complete their landl current fiscal year (08 -09) and, RECOMMENDATION: a contract to GC Environmental, Inc. (GCE) to perform monitoring (OM &M) services at the Newport Terrace ,t amendment for SCS Engineers — International, LLC ill associated services for the remaining months of the 3) approve budget amendments to fund these actions? Approve a contract for $80,000 with (GCE) for the OM &M of the Newport Terrace Landfill Gas Collection and Control System and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Contract on behalf of the City. Approve Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with SCS in the amount of $11,000 for an additional three months of support services for OM &M of the landfill gas collection and control system. Approve a Budget Amendment transferring a total of $11,000 from Environmental Liability unappropriated fund balance, 292 -3605, to Environmental Liability, Services Professional & Technical, 3155 -8080, to fund the additional three months of support services for OM &M. 4. Include $80,000 on the budget checklist to fund the FY 09 -10 OM &M costs as outlined on the last page of this report. Newport Terrace Landfill Gas Control System June 9, 2009 Page 2 BACKGROUND: The Newport Terrace residential community is located at the northeasterly corner of 10' Street and Balboa Boulevard along the westerly boundary of Costa Mesa. The property was acquired by the City of Newport Beach and used as a solid waste disposal site (landfill) in the 1950s and early 1960s. It was sold to a private company in the early 1970s and developed with residential condominium units along both sides of the landfill area. A gas collection system was installed as part of the residential project's construction and the homeowner's community association (Newport Condominium Association, or NCA) was responsible for the system's operation and maintenance. By October 2004, that responsibility evolved into litigation between the NCA and the City which culminated in a Settlement and License Agreement in November 2006. The Agreement established that the City was responsible for: (1) the design and construction of an up- graded Landfill Gas Collection and Control System (System), and (2) the ongoing operation, maintenance and monitoring (OM &M) of the System after completion of construction. The Agreement also provided that the construction costs and OM &M costs are to be shared equally between the City and the NCA. The firm of SCS was hired by the City to prepare plans and specifications for construction of the System, as well as to provide support during the bidding and construction phases. Construction of the System was performed by Innovative Construction Solutions (ICS) under Contract No. 3651. Construction work began in September 2007 and was completed in May 2008, with formal acceptance by the City Council on May 27, 2008. Since that date, SCS has provided OM &M services for the System, as well as preparing a detailed Operation and Maintenance Manual. They also assisted the City and NCA in developing a Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified contractors to perform ongoing OM &M on an annual basis under the direction of the Utilities Department. This process has taken considerably longer than anticipated, but a contract award is now being recommended. DISCUSSION: Eight firms were identified by the City and NCA as qualified contractors to perform on- going OM &M services for the Newport Terrace Landfill Gas Collection and Control System. Seven of the firms attended a mandatory on -site pre - proposal meeting on April 16, 2009. Four of the seven firms submitted complete proposals on April 30, 2009. A summary of the proposals is shown on the attached spreadsheet. The proposals were reviewed by City staff and representatives of the NCA, considering costs, qualifications of the firm, the individual personnel to be assigned, and experience with OM &M of similar landfill gas collection and control systems. The results of the Newport Terrace Landfill Gas Control System June 9, 2009 Page 3 reviews were then discussed in a meeting and both the City and the NCA gave GCE the highest ranking. A meeting with GCE was then conducted to meet their key personnel and to clarify any questions about the scope of their services, as well as contractual arrangements. Part of the discussion involved the possibility of monitoring seven additional, older extraction wells, which were not included in GCE's annual price of $37,000. If that additional monitoring is required at some future time, then the contract amount will need to be adjusted accordingly. With the concurrence of the NCA, Staff recommends award of the OM &M contract to GCE for a period of five (5) years. A budget for $80,000 is recommended for the first year (July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010) of OM &M services. Additionally, a budget of $11,000 is recommended for SCS to continue performing services until full conversion. A breakdown of the $91,000 total budget can be found in the Funding Availability Section. Under the terms of the Settlement and License Agreement, the NCA is obligated to reimburse the City for 50% of the actual costs incurred. Reimbursement will be accomplished by submittal of a City invoice which is expected to be done on a quarterly basis. SCS ENGINEERS — INTERNATIONAL. LLC CONTRACT AMENDMENT: As previously explained in the background section, SCS has provided design, construction support and other professional services since 2006. They have also been performing OM &M services since June 2008 and propose to continue to provide OM &M services through June 2009 when the recommended annual contract with GCE will commence. An historical summary, including the newest amendment (No. 5), of the Professional Services Agreement with SCS is as follows: Item Date Amount Description Initial Agreement 12/3112006 $17,000 Pre-qualification of Bidders Amendment No. 1 07/1012007 $83,162 Support during Construction Amendment No. 2 01/22/2008 $32,838 Additional Construction Support Amendment No. 3 05/2712008 $44,925 System Start-up & Balancing; O &M Manual Preparation Amendment No. 4 01/13/2009 $54,000 O &M Manual Completion, RFP Support and OM &M services from Oct. 2008 through March 2009 Amendment No. 5 06/09/2009 1 $11,000 OM &M through June 2009 Total Authorization 1 $242,925 This amendment completes SCS's services to the project. Newport Terrace Landfill Gas Control System June 9, 2009 Page 4 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The project is Categorically Exempt from provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1 of the CEQA Implementing Guidelines. This exemption covers operation, repair, maintenance, minor alteration, etc., of existing structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, etc., involving no expansion of use of that existing at the time of the City's determination. A Notice of Determination has been filed with the Orange County Clerk's Office. GEOTECHNICAUSURVEY SERVICES: Not applicable. CONSTRUCTION AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT: No construction management is needed. Project management will be handled by the Utilities Department staff. FUNDING AVAILABILITY: 1. Funds in the amount of $80,000 will be transferred from Environmental Liability unappropriated fund balance, 292 -3605, to Environmental Liability, Services Professional & Technical, 3155 -8080, to fund GCE's OM &M services for fiscal year 09- 10. These funds will be included on the FY 09 -10 budget checklist. A breakdown of the budget is as follows: Purpose Vendor Account Account Amount Description Number Annual OM GCE $37,000.00 Testing & Lab Analyses GCE $27,423.00 T &M Repairs GCE $6,000.00 Routine Emergency GCE $2,177.00 Repairs Electricity Southern California Utilities - Electricity 3155 -8116 $7,200.00 Edison Telephone Alarm AT &T Utilities - 3155 -8116 $200.00 Telephone GCE FY 09 -10 Budget $80,000.00 Newport Terrace Landfill Gas Control System June 9, 2009 Page 5 2. Funds in the amount of $11,000 will be transferred from Environmental Liability unappropriated fund balance, 292 -3605, to Environmental Liability, Services Professional & Technical, 3155 -8080, to fund SCS's landfill associated services for the rest of the current fiscal year (08 -09). Purpose Vendor Account Description Account Number Amount Amendment No. 5 SCS $11,000 SCS FY 08 -09 Budget Amendment $11,000 The total funds to be transferred from Environmental Liability unappropriated fund balance, 292 -3605, to Environmental Liability, Services Professional & Technical, 3155- 8080, for these budget amendments is $91,000. Prepared by: a Oaud'4_ Kathry a Ceballos Junior Civil Engineer Attachments: Exhibit A —Vicinity Map Submitted By: George Murdoch Director Exhibit B — Proposal Summary Exhibit C — GC Environmental, Inc. Contract (OM &M Manual Available Upon Request) Exhibit D — SCS Engineers — International, LLC Amendment No. 5 Newport Terrace Landfill — O&M Manual . ... ....... yon goo,, XV I . ...... .. . RojEcSITE 'r . ... ....... k SOURCE: U.S.G,3. TOPOGRAPHIC MAP NEWPORT BEACH, CA, 1965, 0 ' SOURCE: 1981 To [PHOTOREVISECO 1981. t 177PI 7' -LL- _T I 4, 4 T APPROX. SCALE IN �FEET Figure 1. Project Site Location. 4 yon goo,, XV I RojEcSITE 'r SOURCE: 1981 To [PHOTOREVISECO 1981. t 177PI 7' -LL- _T I 4, 4 T APPROX. SCALE IN �FEET Figure 1. Project Site Location. 4 EXHIBIT B PROPOSAL SUMMARY Newport Terrace Landfill - Operation, Monitoring and Maintenance Proposal Summary Company Ranking (By Total Cost) Total Cost A Total Cost B 1 GC Environmental, Inc. 1 GC Environmental, Inc- 2 Environ Strategy Consultants, Inc. 2 Environ Strategy Consultants, Inc- 3 Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure 3 Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure 4 Jacob & Hefner Associates 4 Jacob & Hefner Associates 5e Pcy `�`V.1 QSa� 5° A� s5 0 e° J Jm Da\ is y ti ay �` rac ra Joy -V- o` cya 2`G ccytizy5o xG ccyt z5o° b c1 O c1 � Co •y G \m G � e O o f c e J v �e J P 5 y.F °.o mar° �G Syr° �ac� Gyto Gato° �Jya P°cJy "S' Bid Item Bid Item Bid Item Bid Item Bid Item Bid Item Bid Item Annual Additional Additional Company Total Cost A Total Cost IM GC Environmental, Inc. Received $ 37,000.00 $ 1,080.00 $ 7,700.00 $ 7,762.00 $ 4,755.00 $ 6,538.00 $ 6,126.00 „, $ 64,423.00 $ 66,206.00 4/29/09 R 4- Shaw Environmental & Received x`", 1 Infrastructure 4/30109 $ 56,291.80 $ 1,821.00 $ 10,528.56 $ 5,313.00 $ 7,620.05 $ 14,551.00 $ 8,972.28 $ BtF $ 90,546.69 $ 97,477.64 Golder Associates Declined - - - - - -= $ $ Environ Strategy Consultants, Inc, Received $ 46,500.00 $ 1,242.00 $ 3,864.00 $ 7,820.00 $ 2,875.00 $ 5,750.00 $ 2,875.00 F ¢ $ 65,176.00 $ 68,051.00 4130/09 Received 50,000.00 $ 17,316.00 $ 9,912.00 $ 8,220.00 $ 5,170.00 $ 6,980.00 $ 6,556.00 R ti ' $ 97,174.00 $ 98,984.00 Jacob & Hefner Associates 4/30/09 $ e' * Northstar Environmentalx, Remediation Declined' $ $ dba as KRT Management, Inc.) M - Impresario Services Declined &, e $ - $ �` i f $ $ Sampson Oil Co. No Response ,T z Company Ranking (By Total Cost) Total Cost A Total Cost B 1 GC Environmental, Inc. 1 GC Environmental, Inc- 2 Environ Strategy Consultants, Inc. 2 Environ Strategy Consultants, Inc- 3 Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure 3 Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure 4 Jacob & Hefner Associates 4 Jacob & Hefner Associates 0 EXHIBIT C 0 GC ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. CONTRACT CONTRACT WITH GC ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. FOR MAINTENANCE /REPAIR SERVICES FOR THE NEWPORT TERRACE LANDFILL GAS CONTROL SYSTEM THIS CONTRACT is made and entered into as of this 1st day of July, 2009, by and between the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, a Municipal Corporation and Charter City ( "City "), and GC ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., a California Corporation, whose principal place of business is 1230 N. Jefferson Street, Suite J, Anaheim, CA 92807 ( "Contractor "), and is made with reference to the following: RECITALS A. City is a municipal corporation duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the State of California with the power to carry on its business as it is now being conducted under the statutes of the State of California and the Charter of City. B. City is planning to oversee and implement all aspects of operation and maintenance ( "O &M ") related to the Newport Terrace Landfill Gas Control System ('System "), as described and depicted in the Operation and Maintenance Manual, dated March 13, 2009, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by this reference. C. City desires to engage Contractor to perform the O &M for the System, as described in Exhibits "A" and "B," attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference ( "Project "). Contractor has agreed to perform the Project over a one year period, commencing on July 1st, 2009. D. Contractor has examined the location of all proposed work, carefully reviewed and evaluated the specifications set forth by the City for the Project, and is familiar with all conditions relevant to the performance of services and has committed to perform all work required for the price specified in this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between the undersigned parties as follows: TERM The term of this Agreement shall commence on the above written date, and shall terminate on the 30th day of June, 2010, unless terminated earlier as set forth herein. 2. SCOPE OF WORK Contractor shall perform all the services necessary and appropriate to implement the Project. As a material inducement to the City entering into this Agreement, Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor is a provider of first class work and services and Contractor is experienced in performing the work and services contemplated herein and, in light of such status and experience, Contractor covenants that it shall follow the highest professional standards in performing the work and services required hereunder and that all materials will be of good quality. For purposes of this Agreement, the phrase "highest professional standards" shall mean those standards of practice recognized by one or more first -class firms performing similar work under similar circumstances. Contractor shall perform everything required to be performed as outlined in the Operation and Maintenance Manual attached hereto as Exhibit A and the Request for Proposal attached hereto as Exhibit B, and shall provide and furnish all the labor, materials, necessary tools, expendable equipment and all utility and transportation services necessary for the Project. 3. COMPENSATION As full compensation for the performance and completion of the Routine O &M Services, as required by the Scope of Work, City shall pay to Contractor and Contractor accepts as full payment the sum of Thirty Seven Thousand Dollars and 001100 ($37,000.00), to be paid in twelve (12) equal monthly installments over the term of the contract. All other services including laboratory analysis, landfill gas source test, carbon change -out, and sulfa -treat change -out costs are to be paid on a Unit Price or Lump Sum rate as outlined on the Rate Sheet, attached hereto as Exhibits B and C, after written approval from the City is received. In no event shall, the total contract amount for items 1 through 5 referenced in the Request for Proposal, Exhibit B and C, exceed Sixty Six Thousand Two Hundred Six Dollars and 001100 ($66,206.00) without prior written approval of the City and an amendment to the Agreement. For all other Non - Routine and Emergency Response services provided by Contractor, as described in the Scope of Services attached as Exhibit B, upon written request from the Project Administrator, Contractor shall provide a letter proposal for services requested by the City (hereinafter referred to as the `Letter Proposal "). The Letter Proposal shall include the following: A. A detailed description of the services to be provided; B. The position of each person to be assigned to perform the services, and the name of the individuals to be assigned, if available; C. The estimated number of hours and cost to complete the services; and D. The time needed to finish the specific project. No additional services shall be provided until the Project Administrator has provided written acceptance of the Letter Proposal. Once authorized to proceed, Consultant shall diligently perform the duties in the approved Letter Proposal. During the term of this Agreement, the Project Administrator may approve in writing Non - Routine and Emergency Response services for a cumulative total of 2 GC Environmental, Inc. up to Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($5,000.00) without amending this Agreement. 3.1 Consultant shall submit monthly invoices to City describing the work performed the preceding month. Consultant's bills shall include the name of the person who performed the work, a brief description of the services performed and /or the speck task in the Scope of Services to which it relates, the date the services were performed, the number of hours spent on all non - routine and emergency response work billed on an hourly basis, and a description of any reimbursable expenditures. City shall pay Consultant no later than sixty (60) days after approval of the monthly invoice by City staff. 3.2 City shall reimburse Consultant only for those costs or expenses specifically approved in this Agreement, or specifically approved in writing in advance by City. Unless otherwise approved, such costs shall be limited and include nothing more than the following costs incurred by Consultant: A. The actual costs of subconsultants for performance of any of the services that Consultant agrees to render pursuant to this Agreement, which have been approved in advance by City and awarded in accordance with this Agreement. B. Actual costs and/or other costs and /or payments specifically authorized in advance in writing and incurred by Consultant in the performance of this Agreement. 4. ADMINISTRATION This Agreement will be administered by the Utilities Department. George Murdoch shall be the Project Administrator and shall have the authority to act for City under this Agreement. The Project Administrator or his /her authorized representative shall represent City in all matters pertaining to the services to be rendered pursuant to this Agreement. 5. TYPE AND INSTALLATION OF MATERIALSISTANDARD OF CARE 5.1 Contractor shall use only the standard materials described in Exhibit A in performing services under this Agreement. Any deviation from the materials described in Exhibit A shall not be installed unless approved in advance by the Project Administrator. 5.2 All of the services shall be performed by Contractor or under Contractor's supervision, Contractor represents that it possesses the personnel required to perform the services required by this Agreement, and that it will perform all services in a manner commensurate with community professional standards. All services shall be performed by qualified and 3 GC Environmental, Inc. experienced personnel who are not employed by City, nor have any contractual relationship with City. 6. RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGES OR INJURY 6.1 City and the Newport Condominium Association ( "NCA ") and all their respective officers, directors, members, employees, and representatives shall not be responsible in any manner for any loss or damage to any of the materials or other things used or employed in performing the Project or for injury to or death of any person as a result of Contractor's performance of the services required hereunder; or for damage to property from any cause arising from the performance of the Project by Contractor, or its subcontractors, or its workers, or anyone employed by either of them. 6.2 Contractor shall be responsible for any liability imposed by law and for injuries to or death of any person or damage to property resulting from defects, obstructions or from any cause arising from Contractor's work on the Project, or the work of any subcontractor or supplier selected by the Contractor. 6.3 Contractor shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend City and NCA, and all their respective officers, directors, members, employees, and representatives, from and against: (1) any and all loss, damages, liability, claims, allegations of liability, suits, costs and expenses for damages of any nature whatsoever, including, but not limited to, bodily injury, death, personal injury, property damage, or any other claims arising from any and all acts or omissions of Contractor, its employees, agents or subcontractors in the performance of services or work conducted or performed pursuant to this Agreement; (2) use of improper materials in performing this Project including, without limitation, defects in workmanship or materials and/or design defects; and/or (3) any and all claims asserted by Contractor's subcontractors or suppliers on the Project, and shall include reasonable attorneys' fees and all other costs incurred in defending any such claim. However, nothing herein shall require Contractor to indemnify City or NCA from their own sole respective negligence or willful misconduct. 6.4 Contractor shalt perform all Project work in a manner to minimize inconvenience and possible hazard, to restore other work areas to their original condition and former usefulness as soon as possible, and to protect public and private property. Contractor shall be liable for any private or public property damaged during the performance of the Project worts. 6.5 To the extent authorized by law, as much of the money due Contractor under and by virtue of the Agreement as shall be considered necessary by City may be retained by it until disposition has been made of such suits or claims for damages as aforesaid. GC Environmental, Inc. 7. 8. al 6.6 Nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing any award of attorneys fees in any action to enforce the terms of this Agreement, except to the extent provided in Section 6.3 above. 6.7 The rights and obligations set forth in this Section shall survive the termination of this Contract. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR City has retained Contractor as an independent contractor and neither Contractor nor its employees are to be considered employees of the City. The manner and means of conducting the work are under the control of Contractor, except to the extent they are limited by statute, rule or regulation and the express terms of this Agreement. No civil service status or other right of employment shall accrue to Contractor or its employees. COOPERATION Contractor agrees to work closely and cooperate fully with City's designated Project Administrator, NCA's designated representatives, and any agencies that may have jurisdiction or interest in the work to be performed. City agrees to cooperate with the Contractor on the Project. INSURANCE Without limiting Contractor's indemnification of City, and prior to commencement of work, Contractor shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this Agreement, a policy or policies of liability insurance of the type and amounts described below and in a form satisfactory to City. A. Certificates of Insurance. Contractor shall provide certificates of insurance with original endorsements to City as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein. Insurance certificates must be approved by City's Risk Manager prior to commencement of performance or issuance of any permit or performance of any work. Current certification of insurance shall be kept on file with City at all times during the term of this Agreement. B. Signature. A person authorized by the insurer to bind coverage on its behalf shall sign certification of all required policies. C. Acceptable Insurers. All insurance policies shall be issued by an insurance company currently authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact business of insurance in the State of California, with an assigned policyholders' Rating of A (or higher) and Financial Size Category Class VII (or larger) in accordance with the latest edition of Best's Key Rating Guide, unless otherwise approved by the City's Risk Manager. D. Coverage Requirements. 5 GC Environmental, Inc. Workers' Compensation Coverage. Contractor shall maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance for his or her employees in accordance with the laws of the State of California. In addition, Contractor shall require each subcontractor to similarly maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance in accordance with the laws of the State of California for all of the subcontractor's employees. Any notice of cancellation or non- renewal of all Workers' Compensation policies must be received by City at least thirty (30) calendar days (10 calendar days written notice of non- payment of premium) prior to such change. The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against City, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers for losses arising from work performed by Contractor for City. ii. General Liability Coverage. Contractor shall maintain commercial general liability insurance in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage, including without limitation, contractual liability. If commercial general liability insurance or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to the work to be performed under this Agreement, or the general aggregate limit shall be at least twice the required occurrence limit. iii. Automobile Liability Coverage. Contractor shall maintain automobile insurance covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of the Contractor arising out of or in connection with work to be performed under this Agreement, including coverage for any owned, hired, non -owned or rented vehicles, in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit for each occurrence. E. Endorsements. Each general liability and automobile liability insurance policy shall be endorsed with the following specific language: The City and the Newport Condominium Association ( "NCA °), and all their respective officers, directors, members, employees, representatives, elected or appointed officers, and volunteers, are to be covered as additional insureds with respect to liability arising out of work performed by or on behalf of the Contractor. ii. This policy shall be considered primary insurance as respects to City and NCA, and all their respective officers, directors, members, employees, representatives, elected or appointed officers, and volunteers, with respect to all claims, losses, or liability arising directly or indirectly from the Contractor's operations or services provided to City. Any insurance maintained by City or NCA, GC Environmental, Inc. including any self- insured retention City or NCA may respectively have, shall be considered excess insurance only and not contributory with the insurance provided hereunder. iii. This insurance shall act for each insured and additional insured as though a separate policy had been written for each, except with respect to the limits of liability of the insuring company. iv. The insurer waives all rights of subrogation against City and NCA, and all their respective officers, directors, members, employees, representatives, elected or appointed officers, and volunteers. V. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to City and NCA, and all their respective officers, directors, members, employees, representatives, elected or appointed officers, and volunteers. vi. The insurance provided by this policy shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, or reduced in coverage or in limits, by either party except after thirty (30) calendar days (10 calendar days written notice of non - payment of premium) written notice has been received by City and NCA. F. Timely Notice of Claims. Contractor shall give City prompt and timely notice of claim made or suit instituted arising out of or resulting from Contractor's performance under this Contract. G. Additional Insurance. Contractor shall also procure and maintain, at its own cost and expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in its own judgment may be necessary for its proper protection and prosecution of the work. 10. PREVAILING WAGES Pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Labor Code of the State of California, not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages including legal holidays and overtime work for each craft or type of workman needed to execute the work contemplated under the Agreement shall be paid to all workmen employed on the work to be done according to the Agreement by the Contractor and any subcontractor. In accordance with the Califomia Labor Code (Sections 1770 et seq.), the Director of Industrial Relations has ascertained the general prevailing rate of per diem wages in the locality in which the work is to be performed for each craft, classification, or type of workman or mechanic needed to execute the Agreement. A copy of said determination is available by calling the prevailing wage hotline number (415) 703 -4774, and requesting one from the Department of Industrial Relations. The Contractor is required to obtain the wage determinations from the Department of Industrial Relations and post at the job site the prevailing rate or per diem wages. It shall be the obligation of the Contractor or any subcontractor under GC Environmental, Inc. him/her to comply with all State of California labor laws, rules and regulations and the parties agree that the City shall not be liable for any violation thereof. 11. SUBCONTRACTING City and Contractor agree that subcontractors may be used to complete the work outlined in the Scope of Services provided the Contractor obtains City approval prior to the subcontractor performing any work. Contractor shall be fully responsible to City and NCA for all acts and omissions of the subcontractors. Nothing in this Contract shall create any contractual relationship between City and subcontractor nor shall it create any obligation on the part of City to pay or to see to the payment of any monies due to any such subcontractor other than as otherwise required by law. 12. WITHHOLDINGS City may withhold payment to Contractor of any disputed sums until satisfaction of the dispute with respect to such payment. Such withholding shall not be deemed to constitute a failure to pay according to the terms of this Contract. Contractor shall not discontinue work as a result of such withholding. Contractor shall have an immediate right to appeal to the City Manager or his /her designee with respect to such disputed sums. Contractor shall be entitled to receive interest on any withheld sums at the rate of return that City earned on its investments during the time period, from the date of withholding of any amounts found to have been improperly withheld. 13. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST The Contractor or its employees may be subject to the provisions of the California Political Reform Act of 1974 (the "Act "), which (1) requires such persons to disclose any financial interest that may foreseeably be materially affected by the work performed under this Contract, and (2) prohibits such persons from making, or participating in making, decisions that will foreseeably financially affect such interest. If subject to the Act, Contractor shall conform to all requirements of the Act. Failure to do so constitutes a material breach and is grounds for immediate termination of this Contract by City. Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless City for any and all claims for damages resulting from Contractor's violation of this Section. 14. NOTICES All notices, demands, requests or approvals to be given under the terms of this Agreement shall be given in writing, to City by Contractor and conclusively shall be deemed served when delivered personally, or on the third business day after the deposit thereof in the United States mail, postage prepaid, first -class mail, addressed as hereinafter provided, with contemporaneous copy by electronic GC Environmental, Inc. transmission (fax or e- mail). All notices, demands, requests or approvals from Contractor to City shall be addressed to City at: Attn: George Murdoch Utilities Department City of Newport Beach PO Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92658 Phone: (949) 644 -3401 Fax: (949) 646 -5204 E -Mail: gmurdochOcity.newaort- beach.ca.us Courtesy Copy to: John Van Vlear, Esq., R.E.A. Voss Cook & Thel LLP 895 Dove Street, #450 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Phone: (949) 435 -4338 Fax: (949) 435 -0226 E -Mail: vv@vctlaw.com All notices, demands, requests or approvals from City to Contractor shall be addressed to Contractor at: Attention: Farideh Kia GC Environmental, Inc. 1230 N. Jefferson St., Suite J Anaheim, CA 92807 Phone: (714) 632 -9969 Fax: (714) 632 -9968 E -Mail: fkia @gc-environmental.com 15. TERMINATION In the event that either party fails or refuses to perform any of the provisions of this Agreement at the time and in the manner required, that party shall be deemed in default in the performance of this Agreement. If such default is not cured within a period of two (2) calendar days, or if more than two (2) calendar days are reasonably required to cure the default and the defaulting party fails to give adequate assurance of due performance within two (2) calendar days after receipt of written notice of default, specifying the nature of such default and the steps necessary to cure such default, the non - defaulting party may terminate the Agreement forthwith by giving to the defaulting party written notice thereof. Notwithstanding the above provisions, City shall have the right, at its sole discretion and without cause, of terminating this Agreement at any time by giving seven (7) calendar days prior written notice to Contractor. In the event of termination under this Section, City shall pay Contractor for services satisfactorily performed and costs incurred up to the effective date of termination for which GC Environmental, Inc. Contractor has not been previously paid. On the effective date of termination, Contractor shall deliver to City all materials purchased in performance of this Agreement. 16. COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LAWS Contractor shall at its own cost and expense comply with all statutes, ordinances, regulations and requirements of all governmental entities, including federal, state, county or municipal, whether now in force or hereinafter enacted. 17. CLAIMS The Contractor and the City expressly agree that in addition to any claims filing requirements set forth in the Contract and Contract documents, the Contractor shall be required to file any claim the Contractor may have against the City in strict conformance with the Tort Claims Act (Government Code sections 900 et seq.). 18. WAIVER A waiver by City of any term, covenant, or condition in the Agreement shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other term, covenant or condition. 19. INTEGRATED AGREEMENT This Agreement represents the full and complete understanding of every kind or nature whatsoever between the parties hereto, and all preliminary negotiations and agreements of whatsoever kind or nature are merged herein. No verbal Agreement or implied covenant shall be held to vary the provisions herein. 20. CONFLICTS OR INCONSISTENCIES In the event there are any conflicts or inconsistencies between this Agreement and Exhibits A, B and C, the terms of this Agreement shall govern. 21. AMENDMENTS This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a written document executed by both Contractor and City and approved as to form by the City Attorney. 22. EFFECT OF CONTRACTOR'S EXECUTION Execution of this Agreement by Contractor is a representation that Contractor has visited the Project Site, has become familiar with the local conditions under which the work is to be performed,, and has taken into consideration these factors. 10 GC Environmental, Inc. 23. CONTROLLING LAW AND VENUE The laws of the State of California shall govern this Agreement and all matters relating to it and any action brought relating to this Agreement shall be adjudicated in a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of Orange. 24. INTERPRETATION The terms of this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the meaning of the language used and shall not be construed for or against either party by reason of the authorship of the Agreement or any other rule of construction which might otherwise apply. 11 GC Environmental, Inc. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed on the day and year first written above. APPROVED AS TO FORM: OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY ,A % Aaron C. Harp, Assistant City Attorney for the City of Newport Beach ATTEST: Leilani I. Brown, City Clerk CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, A Municipal Corporation By: Edward D. Se►ich, Mayor for the City of Newport Beach CONTRACTOR: GC ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. Name: Richard W. Prosser Title: President By: Name: Farideh Kia Title: Vice President Attachments: Exhibit A — Operation & Maintenance Manual Exhibit B — Request for Proposal Exhibit C — Proposal & Rate Sheet 12 GC Environmental, Inc. EXHIBIT "B" REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH UTILITIES DEPARTMENT NEWPORT TERRACE LANDFILL GAS SYSTEM OPERATION, MONITORING AND MAINTENANCE (OM &M) - April 6, 2009 - SECTION 1 — SCOPE OF WORK A. General Nature of the Work: The City of Newport Beach is requesting proposals from qualified consultants /contractors to operate and maintain a recently- reconstructed landfill gas (LFG) control system at the Newport Terrace Condominum complex in Newport Beach. This work involves environmental monitoring under the requirements of various regulations, preparing regulatory reports, as well as maintenance of system equipment as described in more detail below and in the Operation and Maintenance Manual. The primary objective of operation of the Newport Terrace LFG control system is to maintain methane concentrations of no more than 5 percent in soil at the Site's boundary. A secondary objective of the LFG control system is to reduce emissions of non - methane organic compounds (NMOCs) of the collected LFG to less than 20 parts per million by volume (ppmv) (measured as hexane at 3% oxygen) or 98% destruction, thereby protecting air quality, pursuant to the system's Permits to Operate (Permits) from the South Coast Air Quality Management District ( SCAQMD). The LFG control system is to be operated in accordance with all provisions of the Permits and Title 27 regulations, under the jurisdiction of the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA), the Orange County Environmental Health Division. In addition, it is the desire of the city and Newport Condominium Association (NCA) that the system be operated with minimum impact on the residents of the NCA condominiums, with respect to the potential for odor release or other nuisances, noise generation, etc. In accordance with the Site's approved SCAQMD Rule 1150.1 Compliance Plan, there are no requirements for surface emissions monitoring. Listed below are work items expected to be necessary on a routine (periodic) basis. There may be need for additional, non - routine services which may or may not be assigned to the OM &M contractor selected under this procurement. B. Location of Project Site: The former landfill (Newport City Dump No. 1) is located at the comer of Balboa Boulevard and 19th Street in the City of Newport Beach (Site). The landfill is located under what is now the NCA condominium complex. C. Project Schedule/Time of Performance: Successful firm shall begin operation, monitoring and maintenance within 30 days of receipt of the "Notice to Proceed" from the City of Newport Beach Utilities Department. D. Working Hours: Normally scheduled work hours will be from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. Page 1 of 8 NEWPORT TERRACE LANDFILL GAS SYSTEM SECTION 1 — SCOPE OF WORK APRIL 6, 2009 E. Pre -Bid Meetina / Job Walk: An onsite pre -bid meeting /job walk will be held at the Site on Thursday, April 16, 2009 from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM. Please meet at the corner of Balboa Boulevard and 19th Street in the City of Newport Beach, CA. F. Description of Work Items: The attached Proposal Quotation Form (Section 2 of this RFP) contains the individual bid items required to complete all operation, monitoring and maintenance work in accordance with the attached Operations and Maintenance (O &M) Manual and further detailed below. The lump sum prices shall include full compensation for furnishing the labor materials, tools, and equipment to complete all the work. Item 1: Routine O &M Services. Monitorina Pursuant to Regulations and as described in the O &M Manual (See attached O &M Manual for the LFG System.) Monthly Monitor 15 extraction wells for: • Methane • Carbon Dioxide • Oxygen • Balance gas • Static pressure • Temperature • System pressure Monitor H2S wells (EW Nos. 12, 13, 14, and 15) for: — 1­12S, as well as the parameters listed above for all wells Monitor 80 monitoring probes in 40 monitoring wells for: • Static pressure • Methane • Carbon Dioxide • Oxygen • Balance gas Monitor landfill gas treatment system inlet and exhaust for: • Methane • Carbon Dioxide • Oxygen • Balance gas • Static pressure • Temperature Page 2 of 8 NEWPORT TERRACE LANDFILL GAS SYSTEM SECTION 1 — SCOPE OF WORK APRIL 6, 2009 • Sulfur compounds as HZS Sample and analyze carbon adsorber inlet and outlet: • Sample using a method conforming to GARB Method 422 or equivalent • Analyze using EPA Method TO14 or other SCAQMD approved method for: — Volatile Organic Compounds (Total Gaseous Non - Methane Organics) — Speciate for Rule 1150.1 toxic air contaminants (Note: Costs for laboratory analyses are to be listed separately in the Proposal Quotation Form): Monitor carbon adsorber outlet for: • Total non - methane hydrocarbons using an organic vapor analyzer equipped with a photo ionization detector or other approved method • Chloroform • Vinyl Chloride • Hydrogen Sulfide • Total Non - Methane Organic Compounds Quarterly Obtain laboratory analyses of a gas sample from a monitoring probe of: • Toxic Air Contaminants JAC) from the probe with the highest concentration during any one of the monthly monitoring events during the quarter. • Total Organic Compounds (TOCs) — if during any monthly monitoring event the TOC concentration measured with a Flame Ionization Device or approved alternative instrument exceeds 5% by volume in any of the probes, a single sample from the probe with the highest concentration. Maintenance Parameters Monthly • Monitor 4 condensate sumps are Page 3 of 8 NEWPORT TERRACE LANDFILL GAS SYSTEM SECTION 1 — SCOPE OF WORK APRIL 6, 2009 properly — Inspect condition • Treatment system — — Check air compressor to ensure it is working properly — Check oil and blow -down valve to ensure they are working properly • Switch blowers — alternate operation to extend life • Download flow meter (Yokogawa) data A more complete description of maintenance activities is presented in Section 6 of the O &M Manual and summarized in Tables 6a and 6b of that document. The equipment which will require periodic inspection and maintenance include, but is not limited to, the air compressor (for the pneumaitic condensate system); blowers; flame arrestor; moisture separator; electrical controls; gauges and sampling ports; piping, valves and fittings (extraction wells, monitoring wells/probes); the carbon adsorption and sulfa -treat units; the automated flow meter; and the automated sumps. The operator is responsible for the equipment being in working order and for the general condition of the physical facilities of the system. Quarterly • Calibrate methane and H2S sensors (general monitors) in blower station Reoortina Monthly • Prepare a report of all monitoring activities and submit it to the City, NCA, and the Orange County Health Care Agency (the LEA) Quarterly Prepare the Rule 1150.1 monitoring report and submit it to the SCAQMD within 45 days of the end of the quarter. The contractor will be expected to make appropriate adjustments to the applied vacuum on the wellfield and at individual wells to accomplish the operating objectives and optimize the life of equipment. The contractor will be required to prepare a Health and Safety Plan (HASP) to cover all work performed under this contract. All work is to be performed in a manner which conforms to appropriate industry standards for quality control. Monitoring and laboratory work shall be performed pursuant to procedures and documentation of quality control as may be required by the relevant regulatory Page 4 of 8 NEWPORT TERRACE LANDFILL GAS SYSTEM SECTION 1 — SCOPE OF WORK APRIL 6, 2009 (The Contractor shall use the Quotation Form provided with this RFP) Page 5 of 8 agencies (e.g., SCAQMD, CIWMB). Note: the cost for routine services described above, including quarterly services and reporting, are to be included in the annual lump sum cost for this item. Item 2: Laboratory Analyses Costs for laboratory analyses (e.g. Rule 1150.1 TACs) are to be listed separately in the Proposal Quotation Form. It is expected that the number and frequency of laboratory analyses will change during the time period of this contract. Item 3: Landfill Gas Source Test Under the terms of the SCAQMD Permit to Operate, the contractor is perform (or subcontract for) the annual source test. This requires testing inlet and outlet gas for: methane, TGNMOs, Rule 1150.1 TACs, total sulfur, moisture content, temperature, flow rate, and oxygen. Items Carbon and Sulfa -Treat Change -out 485: The activated carbon treatment and Sulfa -Treat media will need to be replaced from time to time pursuant to requirements of the SCAQMD Permits. The Proposal Quotation Form requires a unit cost for each of these events. Item 6: Non - Routine and Emergency Response Services The contractor shall perform repairs and modifications to the system as may become required for sound system operation. Such work will be compensated on a time - and - materials (T &M) basis in accordance with a rate schedule to be approved by the city. Proposers are requested to provide a rate schedule with their Proposal Quotation Form. Proposer's rate schedule shall include employee and equipment hourly rate for normal and off hours. (Note that City policy does not reimburse contractor mileage.) Where possible, the contractor will be asked to submit a description of non - routine work and an estimate of its cost to the city, as far in advance as practical, and obtain the city's approval prior to proceeding with the work. The city may, at its discretion, but in consultation with contractor, elect to perform some work with its own staff. Emergency response — from time to time it will be necessary for the contractor to respond to problems at the Site without advance city approval ( "call- outs "). These activities will also be compensated on a T &M basis. The contractor shall notify the city as soon as practical in case of such an event. (The Contractor shall use the Quotation Form provided with this RFP) Page 5 of 8 NEWPORT TERRACE LANDFILL GAS SYSTEM SECTION 1 — SCOPE OF WORK APRIL 6, 2009 G. Qualifications: Provide information on your qualifications and experience as follows. 1. Corporate Background • General history and principal lines of business • Locations of major offices • Number of employees (please specify total in Orange County and/or Southern California) 2. Landfill Gas OM &M Experience • List all landfills where you have provided OM &M services within the last 5 years Provide detailed information on at least one and not more than three specific reference facilities including: - Scope of services provided - Length of contract or period of services - Number of extraction wells - Number and size (flow rate) of flares or other treatment devices - Energy recovery systems or other features for which OM &M was provided - Owner's contact person and telephone number 3. Provide summary descriptions of your experience and capabilities in: • Monitoring of LFG wellfields • Surface emissions monitoring • Carbon adsorption treatment maintenance and monitoring • Data management and record - keeping 4. Personnel Qualifications Resumes for each individual anticipated to perform a significant role on the project. The contractor is responsible for providing staff with appropriate licenses and certifications to perform the work described herein, including preparation of regulatory compliance reports, and reflect the costs of such personnel in its price quotation. H. Safety Requirements: The Contractor shall be solely and completely responsible for conditions of the job -site, including safety of all persons (including contractor's employees and sub - contractors) and property during performance of the work. The Contractor shall fully comply with all State, Federal and other laws, rules, regulations, and orders relating to the safety of the public and workers. Page 6 of 8 NEWPORT TERRACE LANDFILL GAS SYSTEM SECTION 1 — SCOPE OF WORK APRIL 6. 2009 The principal components of LFG are methane and carbon dioxide; other gases which may be found in lesser amounts are hydrogen sulfide, organic acids and gases, and nitrogen. Hydrogen sulfide is HIGHLY TOXIC; the other acidic gases and organic vapors should also be treated as toxic and hazardous. In concentrations of 5 to 15 percent by volume in air, methane may explode when ignited by a spark or other ignition source. In addition, LFG can displace oxygen in confined spaces. Confined spaces within which oxygen levels are below 19 percent by volume should not be entered. The attached manual does not contain a Health and Safety Plan (HASP), nor does it contain lock -out, tag -out procedures. The LFG system operator needs to develop a site - specific HASP (including lock -out, tag -out procedures) based on analysis of the existing site conditions. I. Inspection and Approval: All work and materials required shall be subject to the inspection and approval of the city representative. J. Contract Reguirement: The firm proposing work shall agree to abide by the Maintenance/Repair Services Agreement or state what they take exception from (sample agreement attached). Insurance, prevailing wages and indemnity requirements are non - negotiable. Successful firm must have the ability to obtain a business license from the City. K. Contract Award: Award of contract, if made, will be based on the qualifications and price of the responsible bidder whose bid complies with all the requirements of the RFP documents and any addenda thereto. Page 7 of 8 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH UTILITIES DEPARTMENT NEWPORT TERRACE LANDFILL GAS SYSTEM OPERATION, MONITORING AND MAINTENANCE (OM&M) - April 6, 2009 - SECTION 2 — PROPOSAL QUOTATION FORM Name of Contractor Street Address in the City of County State of Zip Code Phone No. Bid Item Item Description Quantities Total Price No. ($) Routine O&M Services Monitoring Pursuant to Regulations and as described in the 1 OM &M Plan, Other Monitoring and Maintenance LS Parameters, and Reporting (Annual) (as specified in RFP Section 1 -F and attached O &M Manual), exclusive of laboratory analyses. Laboratory Analyses a) Provide unit cost for laboratory analyses of air /gas samples, Unit price 2. including a) Total Gaseous Non - Methane Organics (TGNMOs) (12/yr) b) b Rule 1150.1 Toxic Air Contaminants TACs 28/ r 3. Landfill Gas Source Test Unit Price Carbon Change -Out Provide lump sum costs for replacement of carbon a) 4. adsorption media: LS a) for a single vessel b) b for two vessels simultaneous) 5 Sulfa -Treat Chanae -Out Unit Price Provide unit cost for replacement of Sulfa -Treat media. Non - Routine Services and Emergency Response Attach Rate 6. Provide rate schedule for T &M work, including labor and T &M Schedule equipment rates. Signature of Bidder Date: - Proposals due by 4 PM on Thursday, April 30, 2009 - (Fax to (949) 646 -5204 or Email to kceballostalcity .newoort- beach.ca.us) April 27, 2002 Ms. Kathryne Ceballos, EIT, LEED AP City of Newport Beach Utilities Department 949 West 16'" Street Newport Beach, CA 92658 �zwan� GC ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. Subject: Proposal for Operation, Monitoring, and Maintenance (OM &M), and Repair Services for Newport Terrace Landfill Gas Collection and Control System; GCE Proposal No. 02P -12 -093 Dear Ms. Ceballos: GC Environmental, Inc. (GCE) is pleased to submit this proposal to the City of Newport Beach (City) for landfill gas (LFG) collection and control system operation, monitoring, and maintenance (OM &M) and repair services for the Newport Terrace Landfill (Site). GCE is uniquely qualified to perform these services. GCE is a well - recognized and respected environmental engineering firm with unparalleled expertise in the landfill and landfill gas evaluation, landfill gas collection system design, and landfill gas energy development and green house gas (GHG) reduction. We work on projects from inception through completion, including long -term O &M, which gives GCE a unique perspective and insight on training landfill gas O &M operators. GCE wrote the Standard Manual of Practice for LFG System Operation for SWANA, and GCE Principals have been teaching "Landfill Gas Operation and Maintenance" and the "Landfill Gas 101" courses for the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) for over 10 years. GCE's work experience and reputation reach beyond the national boundaries. We have reviewed the RFP and we recognize that the primary objective of Newport Terrace LFG system is to maintain methane concentration of no more than 5 percent at the property boundary. The secondary objective of the system is to reduce emissions of non-methane organic compounds (NMOCs) of the collected LFG to less than 20 parts per million by volume (ppmv) (measured as hexane at 3 percent oxygen) or 98 percent destruction, thereby protecting air quality, pursuant to the system's Permit to Operate (Permits) from the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). The LFG control system will be operated in accordance with all provisions of the Permits and Title 27 regulations, under the jurisdiction of the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA), the Orange County Environmental Health Division. GCE will operate the system with minimum impact on the residences of the Newport Condominium Association (NCA) condominiums, with respect to the potential for odor release or other nuisances, noise generation, etc. Unless otherwise requested by the City, all work will be performed between the hours of 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. 1230 North Jefferson, Suite J, Anaheim, California 92807 (714) 632 -9969 Fax: (714) 632 -9968 California Contractor's License #709413 GCE's personnel are health and safety trained in accordance with the OSHA requirements. All work will be done in accordance with the State and Federal safety regulations. A site specific Health and Safety Plan (Plan) will developed for the site and provided to the City for review prior to the start of field work. A copy of the Plan will be kept on site during the field work. This project will be staffed with personnel with extensive experience in the operation and maintenance of landfill gas systems, and regulatory reporting requirements. The following section provides an overview of the requested scope of work. GCE's qualifications and key personnel's resumes are included as Attachment A. Project budget is included on the Proposal Quotation From provided by the City in Attachment B. Additional work if required will be performed in accordance with our Fee Schedule in Attachment C. We appreciate the opportunity to submit this proposal and look forward to working with you on this project. Please contract us at (714) 632 -9969 if you have any questions regarding this proposal. Sincerely, GC Environmental, Inc. Farideh Kia Vice President Attachments: Attachment A— GCS's Qualification and Experience Attachment B — Project Budget Attachment C — Rate Schedule \\90.0.0.1 IA&ta\0we er \0PR0P0SALS \City of Newport 3enMDoc\PropomI- 423.09.doc Page 2 SCOPE OF WORK This proposal includes routine LFG system OM &M and compliance services as well as rates for non - routine and emergency response services. The scope of work matches that requested by the City in their request for proposal (RFP) and Operation and Maintenance (O &M) manual. Our detailed scope of work is as follows. Routine O &M Services Monthly GCE will provide monthly monitoring and sampling pursuant to regulations and as described in the O &M manual. GCE, at a minimum, will: Monitor fifteen (15) extraction wells for: • Methane • Carbon Dioxide • Oxygen • Balance Gas • Static Pressure • Temperature • System Pressure 2. Monitor H2S wells (E W #s. 12, 13, 14, and 15) for: • 112S, as well as the parameters listed above for all wells 3. Monitor eighty-three (83) monitoring probes in thirty-night (39) monitoring wells for: • Static Pressure • Methane • Carbon Dioxide • Oxygen • Balance Gas 4. Monitor landfill gas treatment system inlet and exhaust for: • Methane • Carbon Dioxide • Oxygen • Balance Gas • Static Pressure • Temperature 5. Monitor Sulfatreat System exhaust for: • Sulfur compounds as H2S 6. Sample and analyze carbon adsorber inlet and outlet: \\ 90.0.0.14 \data \Ow"cr\OPROPOSALS \City of Newport B=ch \DocTropomI- 4.23.09.doc Page 3 Sample using a method conforming to CARB Method 422 or equivalent Analyze using EPA Method TO -14 or other SCAQMD approved method for: - Volatile Organic Compounds (Total Gaseous Non - Methane Organics, TGNMOs) - Speciate for Rule 1150.1 toxic air contaminants (TACs) Monitor carbon adsorber outlet for: • Total non - methane hydrocarbons using an organic vapor analyzer equipped with a photo ionization detector (PID) • Chloroform • Vinyl Chloride • Hydrogen Sulfide • Total Non- Methane Organic Compounds GCE will make appropriate adjustments to the applied vacuum on the wellfield and at individual wells to accomplish the operating objectives and optimize the life of equipment. Quarterly GCE will provide quarterly sampling pursuant to regulations and as described in the O &M manual. GCE, at a minimum, will: Obtain laboratory analysis sample from a monitoring probe of, • TACs from the probe with the highest concentration during any one of the monthly monitoring events during the quarter. • Total Organic Compound (TOCs) — if during any monthly monitoring event the TOC concentration measured with a Flame Ionization Device or approved alternative instrument exceeds 5% by volume in any of the probes, a single sample from the probe with the highest concentration. Maintenance Parameters Monthly GCE will conduct periodic inspection and maintenance, according to O &M Manual Section 6, including, but not limited to, the air compressor (for the pneumatic condensate system); blowers; flame arrestor; moisture separator; electrical controls; gauges and sampling ports; piping; valves and fittings (extraction wells, monitoring wells /probes); the carbon adsorption and Sulfatreat units; the automated flow meter and the automated sumps. GCE will keep the equipment in working order and be responsible for the general condition of the physical facilities of the system. GCE, at a minimum, will: Monitoring four (4) condensate sumps • Check counters at each location to ensure pumps are operating properly. • Inspect condition \\40.0. 0.14 \dalalOwe er \OPROPOSALS%City of Newport B=MDoc\PropoW 423.09.doc Page 4 2. Treatment system • Check air compressor to ensure it is working properly. • Check oil and blow -down valve to ensure they are working properly. 3. Switch blowers • Alternate operation to extend life. 4. Download flow meter (Yokogawa) data Quarterly 1. Calibrate methane and H2S sensors (General Monitors) in blower station. Reaortine Monthly Prepare a report of all monitoring activities and submit it to the City, NCA, and the Orange County Health Care Agency (the LEA). Quarterly Prepare the rule 1150.1 monitoring report and submit it to the SCAQMD within 45 days of the end of the quarter. Laboratory Analysis GCE will collect Tedlar bag samples from each of these sampling ports/probe and delivered them to Calscience Laboratory, Inc., located in Garden Grove, California, for TGNMOs, TACs, and other related gas analysis. Landfill Gas Source Test Under the terms of the SCAQMD Permit to Operate (No. F85011, issued November 6, 2006), GCE will hire SCEC, located in Orange, California, to perform the annual source test. The test will include methane, TGNMOs, Rule 1150.1 TACs, total sulfur, moisture content, temperature, flow rate, and oxygen at inlet and outlet of the carbon adsorber system. Carbon and Sulfa -Treat Chanae -out The activated carbon treatment and Sulfa -Treat media will be rotated (for carbon adsorbers only) or replaced pursuant to requirement of the SCAQMD Permits. \ \90.0.0.14\dala \Owe ff \OPROPOSALS%City of Newport B=h\DocTroposa44.23.09.doc Page 5 Non - Routine and Emergencv Response Service GCE has not included a budget in this proposal to handle non - routine maintenance, repairs, or emergency response in the event of a methane excursion or system failure. Non - routine work can include system repairs, parts replacement, troubleshooting, unscheduled call outs, extra monitoring, etc. that is not included in the routine scope of work. GCE will perform repairs and modifications to the system as may become required for sound system operation. Such work will be compensated on a time- and - material (T &M) basis in accordance with our rate schedule, including employee and equipment hourly rate for normal and off hours. Where possible, GCE will submit a description of non - routine work and an estimate of its cost to the City, as far in advance as practical, and obtain the City's approval prior to proceeding with the work. From time to time GCE will response to problems at the Site without advance City approval ( "call- out"). These activities will also be compensated on a T &M basis. GCE will notify the City as soon as practical in case of such an event. Health and Safety Plan (HASP) GCE knows that GCE shall be solely and completely responsible for conditions of the job -site, including safety of all persons (including GCE's employees and sub - contractors) and property during performance of the work. GCE will fully comply with all State, Federal and other laws, rules, regulations, and orders relating to the safety of the public and workers. GCE will also develop a site - specific HASP (including lock -out, tag -out procedures) based on analysis of the existing site conditions. O &M Manual Undatin¢ The O &M Manual will be updated periodically to reflect the current operating conditions, such as for a change in operation, when extensive reconstruction or modification have been made, when maintenance or monitoring events provide new information, changes in regulations, or other important events occur that may affect the monitoring regime. At a minimum, the manual will be reviewed annually to determine if modification are needed. Monitorine Frequency Change GCE will review the monitoring/sampling data to make recommendations for monitoring/sampling frequency changes to save City's resource. However, the cost for change request is not included in this proposed budget. PROJECT SCHEDULE If the proposed project is awarded to GCE, we will begin operation, monitoring, and maintenance within 30 days of receipt of the "Notice to Proceed" from the City Utilities Department. ll90.0.0.141dat3\0s er\OPROPOSALS \City of Newport Beach \Doc\Proposal- 4.23.09.doc Page QUALIFICATIONS The information on our qualification and experience is attached in Attachment A. PROJECT BUDGET GCE will perform the routine O &M services described in this proposal for an estimated cost of $37,000.00. The laboratory analysis, landfill gas source test, carbon change -out, and sulfa -treat change -out costs are provided in Attachment B. The rate schedule for non - routine services and emergency response is attached in Attachment C. LIMITATIONS The proposed scope of work covers routine O &M services as described in this proposal. Non - routine services, including unscheduled callouts, equipment repair or replacement will be extra to this contract. Although GCE will take steps so that the submitted information will be acceptable to the regulatory agencies, regulatory interpretations and policies are continually changing. It is possible, therefore, that the agencies may have format or technical comments on the submitted documents. No hours have been included in this proposal to respond to agency comments. Information gathered during the project by GCE is considered confidential and will be released only upon written authorization by the City of Newport Beach or as required by law. California law requires a person to inform the State if a situation is encountered that can be considered an immediate endangerment to the public's health or welfare and/or the environment. The results contained in any oral or written report will be based upon the information acquired at the time of the investigation. It is possible that not all conditions will be identified during this project. The work will be consistent with the level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of our profession currently practicing under similar conditions in Southern California. No warranty is expressed or implied. This proposal is the property of GC Environmental, Inc. and may be used only by the Client and only for the purposes stated, within a reasonable time from its issuance. \ \90.0.0.14 \data \OmNer\OPROPOSALSNCity of Newport Beach\Doc\Propom1 4.23.09.doc Page 7 ATTACHMENT A Statement of Qualifcation Personnel's Resumes 1190.0.0.141data105 er\OPROPOSALStCiry of Newport Beach\Doc \Proposal- 4.23.09.doc ATTACHMENT A - QUALIFICATIONS GC ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. UGC ENVIRONMENTAL. INC. GC Environmental, Inc. (GCE) founded in 1991 has offices at 1230 N. Jefferson Street, Suite J., Anaheim, California and at 107 SE Washington Street, Suite 243, Portland, Oregon. Because of our technical expertise in landfill gas energy recovery, gas processing, preparing engineering plans and specifications, construction, and operation and maintenance, we do work across the County and many parts of the World. Our process engineering and plant engineering and construction expertise was originally gained through the 1970's designing oil and natural gas process equipment. Our process experience allows us to provide advanced gas treatment options to remove contaminants from .landfill gas including siloxane and chlorinated hydrocarbons thus enhancing gas suitability. It is not enough just to be able to engineer and construct highly successful energy recovery plants. In our modern society there are complex environmental considerations that also have to be dealt with. We are able to provide technical, but practical, engineered solutions that achieve cost - effective regulatory compliance while helping to protect the landfill from future emissions liability. With a staff of 12, GCE is certified as a small business by the State of California. GCS's professional staff is comprised of civil, mechanical and electrical engineers/designers, geologists, hydrogeologists, control and instrument engineers, environmental assessors, and field technicians with a wide range of experience. The following sections provide a brief overview of our experience as it relates to landfill gas operation and maintenance. Operations and Maintenance We "wrote the book" on Operations and Maintenance! The Solid Waste Association of North America ( SWANA) selected GCE to prepare the Landfill Gas Manual of Practice (MOP), a comprehensive guide for landfill owners /operators. This MOP is currently available for sale by SWANA and is one of their most sought after publications. GCE has the knowledge and experience to provide LFG control and recovery system operation. GCE relies on an extensive body of knowledge in LFG and process operation which comes as a result of broad hands -on operating experience in LFG investigation, system testing, and repair and operations. A thorough understanding of the fundamentals and advanced concepts in LFG dynamics contributes to this capability. Also important is our understanding and background of the conventions applied in the oil and chemical process industries to both design and operation. This experience is reflected in our systematic approach to LFG system operation, maintenance, monitoring and troubleshooting. Well field and probe monitoring is the heart of the work to be performed. Procedures used by GCE to tune a well field are a step wise procedure. The first step is to identify problems or potential problems at a site. This can include elevated methane concentrations in probes, surface N90.0.0.14WatalOst.e NOPROPOSALS1City fNew aBea&LIMw Aft.hmenl B- Qmfificstions.dw Page 1 ATTACHMENT A — QUALIFICATIONS GC ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. GC emissions, groundwater contamination, poor LFG quality, elevated LFG temperature, header settlement, cracks of breaks in the header, water restrictions, and mechanical damage. Once problem areas are identified, a procedure can be recommended and implemented to fix the problems. Step 2 is to do basic system repairs to make sure the LFG system is operating properly. Step 3 is well field monitoring and well balancing. GCE will use procedures recommended in the SWANA Landfill Gas Operation and Maintenance Manual of Practice to make well adjustments. GCE is keenly aware of the special precaution needed at and landfills and the long -term problems that can occur if landfill poisoning occurs due to excessive air infiltration. Step 4 is to document changes, repairs made, wells that may be out of service due to header problems or unusual landfill conditions. All collected data will be entered into an electronic database. LFG well adjustment is not recommended on a frequent basis because it takes a considerable amount of time at and landfills to evacuate one void gas volume. This is the normal measure needed to evacuate the true effect of well changes. A common error made by many technicians is to make changes on top of changes before the gas quality can stabilize. Brief descriptions of a few of our projects are included in the following section. \\ 90. 0. 0. 14\data\ Oscrvt, kOPROPOSALS%CityofNewportBeach\D C\A chmmtB - Qu Iificatims.doc Page 2 ATTACHMENT A - QUALIFICATIONS GC ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. 'cc RELEVANT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE EXPERIENCE Landfill Gas Engineering, Regulatory Compliance and System Design, La Habra Landfall #5, La Habra Department of Public Works, La Habra, CA Size: Ongoing Contact: City of La Habra, Mr. Sam Makar, (562) 905 -9652 Major Issues: • Landfill Gas (LFG) Engineering and Design • LFG Collection Station Design • Erosion Control • Installation of New LFG Wells • Regulatory Compliance • Design/Construction • Remediation of Migrating Gas GCE was contacted by the City of La Habra following the discovery of LFG in gas monitoring probes installed by the Orange County Integrated Waste Management District (OCIWMD) as part of the C.L.E.A.R. program. GCE in concert with the City and the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) installed additional probes to evaluate the full extent of the offsite gas migration and performed several rounds of gas monitoring in apartments adjacent to the landfill. This characterization permitted GCE to design a LFG collection system to control LFG in the offending probes. The gas treatment system was designed to protect the neighborhood from the venting LFG and odors, and for the future use of the site as a park. GCE designed the system and has been operating it since 2002. The gas collection system consisted of three vertical wells and one horizontal well installed near the offending probes. The vertical wells were nested to provide vertical and horizontal gas control. Gas treatment used two 1,000 -pound carbon canisters to remove NMOCs from the venting LFG. The vent stack was then extended 40 feet into the air so that two story apartments near the landfill would not be affected by the venting gas. GCE assisted the City obtain the SCAQMD permits and assisted the City during the system construction. The gas system quickly removed gas from the offending gas monitoring probes, however methane gas in another probe started to climb. GCE installed one more LFG extraction well to control gas near this probe. GCE also performs ongoing LFG system operation and maintenance which includes the following tasks: Monthly • Probe/Well monitoring, maintenance and reporting to the Orange County Health Care Agency • Monitor carbon with a PID before it enters the carbon, between the two carbon tanks and after the carbon tanks • Monitor gas quality before it enters the carbon, between the two carbon tanks, and after the carbon tanks • Monitor the condensate level in the condensate tank. • Change chart recorder paper /ink m %%%. 0. 0.1 4Ndam10sary .WPROPOSALS%CityofNewportBeaW Aft.tmrntB- Qwhficmi.n.doc Page ATTACHMENT A - QUALIFICATIONS GC ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. . ce uarterl • Probe /Well monitoring and reporting to the South Coast Air Quality Management District • Instantaneous Surface Monitoring • Integrated Surface Sampling • Inlet Sampling Semi - Annually • Ambient Air Sampling Annually • Probe Sampling • Source Test During the inspections for the LFG system, GCE noticed that the Site had erosion and ponding issues. GCE has worked closely with the City to correct the landfill surface slope and grout the cracks. %M.O.O.InldatalOS cr\ OPROPOS ALS\ Ciry, fN. wpmSmh \0O\Aw&.n.tB- Qunliflcmions.d% Page 02 ATTACHMENT A — QUALIFICATIONS GC ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. GC ENVIRONMENTAL. INC. Landrtll Gas Engineering, Reealatory Compliance and System Redesign, Lonesdon Pit. Garden Grove Sanitation Department, Garden Grove, CA Size: Ongoing Contact: City of Garden Grove, Mr. A.J. Holmon III, (714) 741 -5956 Mayor Issues. • Landfill Gas (LFG) Engineering and Redesign • LFG Collection Station Redesign • LFG Barrier Improvements • Installation of New LFG Wells • Regulatory Compliance • Design/Construction • Rising Groundwater GCE was contacted by the City of Garden Grove due to ongoing problems with their landfill gas (LFG) collection system. GCE's personnel quickly completed an evaluation of the existing LFG system and took corrective actions to assist the City in controlling offsite migration of methane. This included inspecting and making needed repairs and evaluating the performance of each LFG well to improve the gas collection efficiency. GCE also prepared an action plan with recommendations to improve the long -term performance of the LFG control system. The recommendations included the installation of five (5) new LFG collection wells and their connection to the existing LFG header. GCE installed five new interior wells and connected them to the existing LEG system. GCE has also been granted the operation and maintenance contract for the LFG system and have been able to bring this site into compliance with Title 27 requirements for control of methane concentrations at the property boundary. In addition, GCE completed an evaluation of the clean closure option for the landfill to enhance future land use. 1190.0.0.101dUalDSe ,IDPROPOSALS1CityofNmvpM BcwblDxd4Rnchm mt 8- Qualificationsdm Page 5 02 ATTACHMENT A - QUALIFICATIONS GC ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. GC ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. Design. Engineer, Construct Landfill Gas System Upgrade and New Flare System. Bakersfield Old Sanitary Landr<ll Status: Ongoing, Since 1997 Contact: City of Bakersfield, Mr. Kevin Barnes, (805) 326 -3114 Major Issues: • Emergency Response • Protection of Nearby Residences • Regulatory Compliance • Landfill Gas System Construction The Bakersfield Old Sanitary Landfill is an unlined class 3 Landfill located in the City of Bakersfield, California. The property encompasses 132 acres, 100 of which contain refuse fill. It has been inactive since 1983. In the early to mid -1980 Pacific Energy installed a gas collection system and electrical generation plant. The electrical generation plant was shut down in 1990 due to insufficient LFG. Because of landfill settlement and other work performed at the site, by 1995 the well field was not able to control offsite gas emissions. As a result methane concentration in the compliance monitoring probes increased to the point that one resident was eventually evacuated due to alarming methane gas in a perimeter probe adjacent to the home. The City decided to take emergency actions to control offsite gas emissions. GCE was retained as a subconsultant by Kleinfelder to provide fast track design/build services to control subsurface gas migration. Because of the immediate danger to life and health, GCE was asked to mobilize an engineer /design staff on -site within I week after the contract was signed and complete the new system construction within 6 weeks. GCE accomplished this goal by completing the project within budget and one week ahead of schedule. To accomplish this fast track schedule GCE installed a used flare that was owned by Kleinfelder. To make the flare work for this project GCE made burner and housing modifications to improve its combustion performance and turndown capability. The system that was designed is unique because it was designed to fit into the site closure plan without modifications. All headers were placed in earth berms that were constructed to the final elevation required by the proposed closure grading plan. This way all gas systems are permanent and will not require modifications during closure construction. Condensate water that is collected in the gas headers is drained to sumps and then pumped to a 250- gallon poly tank located in the flare station. From here water is sprayed into the flare for disposal. Since the initial emergency response, the City purchased the homes of all residences that wanted to move. Because the rebuilt control system has been so reliable and operating smoothly, the City resold the homes. GCE continues to operate this system on behalf of the City. GCE has been performing O &M at this site since construction and have been able to bring this site into compliance with Title 27 requirements for control of methane concentrations at the property boundary. GCE also performs annual surface emission monitoring at the site. 51W.0.0.14Wt.lo.m ,dOPROPOSALS\CityofNewport Be.W*L Adaam.tB • Q,.h &9iom.d. Page 6 Q ATTACHMENT A - QUALIFICATIONS GC ENVIRONMENTAL; INC. GC ENYINGNMENTAL, INC. Landfill Gas Collection and Control System, flare Design and Installation. Hewitt Landrdl Status: Ongoing Contact • Vulcan Materials Co., Dan Zeller, (602) 528 -8944 Major Issues: • Condensate Control and Recovery • Construction Services • Troubleshooting G r - -- The Hewitt Landfill, closed in the early 1970's, r 4W r consisted of a 120 foot deep sand and gravel mining pit filled with municipal refuse. The existing flare station, built in the late 1970's, was unable to keep up with the necessary landfill gas extraction rate to control migration. This represented a major concern to adjacent residential and commercial properties due to potential gas migration from the landfill. In 1980, Mr. Richard Prosser designed a new flare burner, flame arrestor and flare piping to improve system performance. This allowed the system to substantially increase its gas extraction capacity. The landfill gas collection system was also modified to improve gas extraction. Gas migration control was subsequently achieved. Mr. Richard Prosser has remained involved with this project since 1980 helping to troubleshoot the system whenever problems or faults occur. In 1996, GCE completed a design, construct project for a condensate water collection and disposal system using the landfill gas flare as the disposal point. The system includes 17 sumps and a custom built low pressure atomizing spray nozzle to inject water into the flare. Associated equipment includes two condensate holding tanks with secondary containment, two pneumatic condensate pumps, two air compressors, and automatic controls for unattended, continuous operation. GCE has provided the following routine services at Hewitt Landfill. • SCAQMD quarterly and annual reports • O &M troubleshooting expertise • Surface emission monitoring • Gas sampling and lab analysis 1190.0.0.I4ldetalOse cOOPROPOSALSICity&Ne,,po Bea6D"CAtt hmwtB - Qualificati..doc Pagel el ATTACHMENT A - QUALIFICATIONS GC ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. GC ENVIRONMENT4l.INC. Watsonville Landfill, Watsonville, CA Status: Ongoing; Since 2006 Contact: City of Watsonville, Robert Ketley, (831) 768 -3137 Major Issues: • Groundwater Contamination in a Lower Aquifer • RWQCB Reporting • LFG Migration GCE was initially contracted to evaluate the persistent presence of very low concentrations of volatile organic compounds in a downgradient deep groundwater monitoring well, when no other well in the deep aquifer was impacted. Groundwater flow direction in the shallow aquifer is opposite of the deep aquifer, and ground water quality in the shallow aquifer at the location of this well is not impacted by VOCs. GCE evaluated the available data for the site, and based on the review GCE suggested that the groundwater contamination could have been caused by landfill gas reaching groundwater through a compromised well casing. GCE recommended that the well be "pressure tested ". Subsequently the well was pressure tested and the casing was videced using a camera. The test data confirmed GCE's assessment. GCE has also advised the City of the need for additional gas extraction wells and other enhancements to the existing gas collection system to help control offsite migration of the landfill gas. Although the operations and maintenance at this site is performed by the City, GCE reviews the data and makes recommendations for the proper operation of the system to keep the site in compliance with the Title 27 requirement for control of methane concentrations at the property boundary. 1190 .0.0.141dam10sarvn10PROPOSA"S City of Ne vpon B.a6U)oMft.hm.t B - Quehficafiws.do gage 8 02 ATTACHMENT A — QUALIFICATIONS GC ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. GC ENVIRONNEIlTPL.INC. • LFG Collection System Operations and Maintenance Antelope Valley Landfill Major Issues: Rule 1150.1 Compliance NSPS Compliance Construction Quality Assurance Installation ofGeocomposite Liner Landfill Site, SWAT, Subtitle D Compliance Operation & Maintenance/Training The Antelope Valley landfill had elevated methane gas in probes over 200 feet deep in a small corner of the landfill. GCE initially installed a mitigation system consisting of three multi -depth landfill gas (LFG) extraction wells connected to a high vacuum blower. This was later replaced with a comprehensive LFG collection and flare disposal system for the landfill. GCE engineered and constructed the LFG control systems. The system was constructed with the capacity to accommodate expansion into another cell at a future date. GCE also provided monthly monitoring at the perimeter of the landfill to determine if there is off -site migration, conducts instantaneous surface monitoring (ISM) of the landfill on a monthly basis to determine if any exceedances of 500 ppm are measured. GCE helped trained staff to take over the operations of that system. 1190 .O.O.IOMetalOUrvedOPROPOSALStCiry of Newpm Bee6l1 oc 4 achmeat B- Qus7ificatiovs. Page 9 02 ATTACHMENT A — QUALIFICATIONS GC ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. OC ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. Various Landfills, Kern County, California Status: Ongoing, Since 1997 Contact: Kern County Waste Management, Tim Reed, (831) 768 -3137 Major Issues. • Control of Subsurface Gas Migration • Protection of Groundwater • Landfill Gas Regulatory Compliance • Detailed Engineering & Bid Package Preparation • Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) • Operations /Maintenance Training • O &M Manual Preparation • Master Lanfell Gas Plan Preparation • LFG Utilization Study • Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System • Title 27 LFG Monitoring Well Installation GC Environmental, Inc. (GCE) has been providing landfill gas services to the County of Kern since 1997 under a multi -year service contract designed to assist the County with their landfill gas (LFG) issues for most of the County's landfills, which included: Arvin Sanitga Landfill • LFG investigation • LFG system design • CQA services during LFG system construction • LFG probe installation • LFG well extension • LFG well construction • Operation and maintenance consultation • Emission guideline certification • SCADA system for LFG flare station • Title 27 LFG monitoring well installation McFarland -Delano Sanitary Landfill • LFG investigation • LFG system design • CQA services during LFG system construction • Operation and maintenance consultation • SCADA system for LFG flare station • LFG perimeter probe installation • Title 27 LFG monitoring well installation Tehachapi Sanitary Landfill • LFG investigation • Probe installation • LFG extraction well installation • Title 27 LFG monitoring well installation Kern Valley Sanitary Landfill • Landfill cover recommendation memo • LFG system design • CQA services during LFG system construction • Operation and maintenance consultation Bena Sanitary Landfill • Horizontal collector installation • Horizontal well system investigation • Phase 1 and Phase 2 LFG master plan • LFG system design • LFG utilization study • Leachate & condensate recirculation system design • Phase 2 LFG header extension • LFG extraction well installation • Title 27 LFG monitoring well installation Rideecrest Sanitary Landfill • LFG investigation • Vadose zone sampling • LFG system design • CQA services during LFG system construction • SCADA system for LFG flare station • LFG probe installation • Title 27 LFG monitoring well installation 1190.D.O..141detaWser AOPROPOSALSICYt ya fNe• yaeaeechlDoclAmzhmentB- Qwhfkanay.d Page 10 02 GC ENVIRONMENTAL. INC. ATTACHMENT A — QUALIFICATIONS Kern County (contA GC ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. Shafter -Wasco Sanitary Landfill • LFG investigation Probe installation • LFG system design • Title 27 LFG monitoring well installation China Grade Landfill • LFG perimeter probe installation • Title 27 LFG monitoring well installation Boron Sanitary Landfill • Title 27 LFG monitoring well installation Buttonwillow Sanitary Landfill • LFG investigation • LFG probe installation Lost Hills Sanitary L dfill • LFG investigation • Title 27 LFG monitoring well installation Taft Sanitary Landfill • Title 27 LFG monitoring well installation \ \90.D.0. 141&1.) ..e bPAOPOSALS1City.f Newport Beech) DotlAmcFmentB- Q•eli>•iwtions.tbc Page 11 al ATTACHMENT A - QUALIFICATIONS GC ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. GL EXYIRONMENTAL INC. RESUMES OF KEY PERSONNEL 1190.0.0.14W.1.10se ,tOPROPOSALS1City of Nenyott Bmhll lARSChmentB- Qvelifi.tions.doc Experience 30 years Registrations /Certifications Registered Professional Engineer, California, Wisconsin General A HAZ Contractor, California, #709413 Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Appproved: Sol Gas Investigator Education MS, Mechanical Engineering, California State University, Fullerton BS Engineering Science, California State University, Fullerton Richard Prosser, PE EXPERIENCE SUMMARY Mr. Prosser has over 30 years experience as a landfill gas, environmental, and process systems design engineer. His experience includes managing, designing, and performing third party review. He commonly performs technical, performance, and economic evaluations, landfill gas generation modeling, designing and troubleshooting of landfill gas collection systems, landfill fire mitigation, flare stations design and troubleshooting, compressor plant design, energy recovery facilities design and operation, and leachate and condensate water treatment system design. He has designed building protection systems for invading gases for hotels, office buildings, golf course clubhouses, and homes. In 1991 Mr. Prosser founded GC Environmental, Inc. and serves as its President. SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE Kern Countv Landfills Kern County, CA GCE, under contract to Kern County Waste Management Department, is performing investigation, engineering design, CQA and operation assistance for all of Kem County's landfills. This is a mule -year service contract. Work that has recently been completed included the design of LFG collection and control systems for Arvin, and McFarland -Delano Landfills. GCE assisted the County in successfully arguing that candlestick flares should be allowed to bum landfill gas in Kern County provided they meet regulatory requirements. As a resull, Kern County APCD is allowing candlestick flares in lieu of ground flares. Bkk Landfill Nest Covina, CA Responsible for well design and installation during an emergency response program which required the evacuation of homes adjacent to the landfill. Retrofitted an existing flare station with controls and dampers for the first ever automatic temperature control system to increase the flare station reliability and improve the combustion system destruction efficiency. Developed comprehensive gas collection system plans for landfill closure. Coyote Canyon Landfill Newport Beach, CA Prepared workplan and acted as intermediary between our client and the Local Enforcement Agency for the installation of compliance monitoring probes, air injection wells, and LFG extraction wells leading to the control LFG at the landfill's perimeter. In addition, assisted in the development of a methane gas monitoring and construction plan for proposed elementary school adjacent to the southeastern portion of the landfill. Page 1 Richard Prosser, Whaler's Cove Condominiums Long Beach, CA A closed landfill had been subsequently developed with condominiums in 1982. Mitigation measures installed during construction of the units failed to operate properly. GCE designed mitigation plans consisting of horizontal gas collection trenches, crawl space ventilation and membrane barriers to control LFG below the homes. This project was complicated by shallow groundwater in the landfill. Hewitt Landfill Los Angeles, CA Performed gas control system design and implementation for a landfill with homes within 30 feet of the refuse. High levels of methane gas in the neighborhood were brought down to non detect levels following implementation. Designed and constructed a condensate water collection and disposal system using a custom designed Inconel spray system that was installed in the existing ground flare. Assisted with mitigation of landfill fire at site. Industry Hills Landfill City of Industry, CA This showcase hotel, convention center, championship golf course was located over and adjacent to a landfill. The initial involvement at this site was to evaluate the existing LFG system performance and make recommendations for improvement. Because of poor system reliability and extensive odors caused by the existing system, it was recommended that the process facility be completely rebuilt and a flare installed to bum excess or low quality landfill gas. This system was engineered and constructed. Following implementation of the gas system improvements, boilers connected to the LFG fuel supply were tuned so that they could reliably burn either LFG or natural gas. This project was extremely successful, increasing on stream plant reliability from near 50% to over 98 %. Odor problems were improved substantially. Mountain View Landfill Mountain View, CA The Mountain View Landfill, now called the Shoreline Regional Park, is a showcase project, converting the landfill into a recreational facility. Mr. Prosser was intimately involved with most aspects of the landfill gas control and combustion systems at this park. The initial work involved the design of a landfill gas control system and flare station for the outdoor amphitheatre. This project required emergency response due to gas emissions and occasional LFG fires in the Amphitheatre's grass seating area. Following the installation of an emergency gas system, a comprehensive gas control system consisting of a liner, horizontal and vertical gas wells, a flare station was designed and constructed. A gas collection system for the 544 acre portion of the landfill and a flare station to collect and burn gas from all areas of the landfill were also designed and constructed. Tacoma Landfill .racoma, WA This landfill was experiencing acute offsite LFG emissions that resulted in an offsite vault. To mitigate the immediate emission problem a temporary LFG control system was designed by Mr. Prosser and constructed under his supervision. Following the implementation of the emergency control system, a comprehensive LFG monitoring and control system was designed by Mr. Prosser and constructed. Seven Page 2 Richard Prosser, years after the initial construction, Mr. Prosser provided detailed engineering assistance for the expansion of the original flare station. Savage Canyon Landfill Whittier, CA High methane concentrations were discovered in the backyards of homes located adjacent to this landfill. To mitigate this problem a comprehensive LFG collection and flare system was engineered. Because of the unique geometry of the landfill, all condensate water is drained by gravity to the system low point. The design included an automatic batch process to neutralize the condensate, remove VOCs and pump the treated condensate to the sewer. Collected gas is burned in a ground flare. Bradley Landfill Sun Valley, CA Bradley was one of the earlier landfill gas recovery projects to be implemented in the USA (1980). Following a field test to quantify LFG generation, detailed engineering was performed for an energy recovery plant. This plant utilized an eight hundred hp reciprocating compressor to boost the gas to 75 psi. Particulates in the gas were removed by using a custom designed water scrubber. Gas was dried using a chilled water process, metered and sent to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power for use as a boiler fuel. Condensed water was treated by skimming hydrocarbons, neutralizing using caustic soda and calcium carbonate and sewered. Fuel Cell Demonstration City of Industry, CA Mr. Prosser was the primary process and equipment designer for the first fuel cell ever to operate on landfill gas. This system was constructed at the City of Industry Landfill. The process used mix bed adsorbers to remove contaminates from the LFG and membranes to separate CO2. The 98% pure methane was then fed to the fuel cell. Separated CO2 was heated to 500° F to strip contaminates from the adsorbers. During the last six weeks of the demonstration project the CO2 process was turned off to determine the fuel cell operation on treated landfill gas. This program was equally successful to the initial part of the demonstration program. Old Bakersfield Landfill Bakersfield, CA At one time this landfill had an active LFG recovery system that was used for power production. Because of the landfill age and diminishing LFG collection, the power plant was removed and the gas collection system continued to operate by burning the gas in a flare. A combination of events resulted in the LFG system no longer being able to control offsite LFG emissions. To mitigate this problem, and following the submittal of a conceptual LFG control system design, a LFG system was engineered and constructed over a six week period of time. This system included installation and modification of a smaller flare to bum the gas, a well field designed to mitigate the emission problems, and interconnecting headers. One unique aspect of the project was the construction of earth berms constructed for the header installation. The berms were designed to match the elevation of the landfill's final closure elevation. Headers were buried two feet below the top of the berms. Closure can now be accomplished without shutting the gas system down or interfering with normal operation. A second unique aspect of the design was the automatic condensate water disposal Page 3 Richard Prosser, system. Condensate water is automatically pumped to a flare station holding tank. From here water is then automatically sprayed into the flare using GCE's custom designed spray nozzle for disposal. Additionally, there have been two landfill fires which required mitigation. Mead Valley Landfill Riverside, CA This desert landfill had VOC contamination in groundwater attributable to LFG. To help overcome this, a LFG system was designed that would focus vacuum at the bottom of the landfill. Surface emissions were controlled via a series of horizontal wells and shallow vertical gas wells. The gas system design also included plans for future LFG collection using horizontal wells through closure. The flare station for the site included a ground flare with condensate water system and a PLC for remote communication and control. Condensate water was collected in a single low point sump and pumped directly into the flare for disposal. Operating Industries, Inc. (OII) Landfill, Superfund Site Monterey Park, CA Evaluated the performance of the landfill gas and flare system and participated in the preparation of the operable unit feasibility study (OUFS) for the gas system and performed alternatives evaluation and detailed engineering for the LFG collection system. Port Washington Landfill, Superhmd Site Seattle, WA Evaluated the performance of the methane gas collection, migration and incineration system. Performed field testing and participated in the preparation of the remedial investigation/feasibility study (RI/FS) and public hearings. Brisbane Landfill Brisbane, CA To comply with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District ( BAAQMD), a landfill gas collection system and flare station was designed for the Brisbane Landfill. The gas system consisted of a series of widely spaced horizontal wells (500 ft.) with interspersed vertical gas wells at the landfill's perimeter. Prepared all BAAQMD permit submittals and participated in negotiations with the BAAQMD's attorney and the landfill owner's attorney. PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS SWANA, Standard Manual of Practice for LFG Systems Operation. Fingerprinting Landfill Gas, presented at the Landfill Gas Assessment & Management Symposium, Ontario, California, April 1997. Reviewing and Interpreting Landfill Gas Monitoring Data, presented at the Landfill Gas Assessment & Management Symposium, Ontario, California, April 1997, Page 4 Richard Prosser, Proposed Solutions to Landfill Gas Contamination of Groundwater, presented at the Landfill Gas Assessment & Management Symposium, Ontario, California, April 1997. (Co- author D. Waineo.) Landfill Gas and Groundwater Contamination presented at the Proceedings of the October 1995 American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Convention. (Co-author A. Janechek.) Landfill Gas Collection and Groundwater Protection presented at the Eighteenth International Madison Waste Conference, September 1995, Department of Engineering Professional Development, University of Wisconsin, - Madison. (Co-author A. Janechek.) Health Risk Assessment for Landfill Gas Emissions from Solid Waste Landfills, SWANA Journal Of Municipal Solid Waste Management Volume 1, August 1990. (Co-authors S.K. Wolff and L.E. Doane.) Effects of Atmospheric Pressure on the Availability of Gas from a Landfill, Proceedings of 8th International Landfill Gas Symposium, San Antonio, Texas: Governmental Refuse and Collection and Disposal Association, 9 -11 April 1985. Landfill Gas Utilization in a Fuel Cell -40 kW Fuel Cell Experiment at Industry Hills, presented at International Landfill Gas Symposium, Governmental Refuse Collection and Disposal Association 23rd Annual International Seminar, Equipment, Services and Systems Show, Denver, Colorado, 26-30 August 1985. (Co- author J. Leeper.) Landfill Gas: An Analysis of Options, rev.ed., Mandeville & Associates, Pasadena, California, March 1982. (Co- authors R.T. Mandeville and H.A. Walker.) Evaluation of Health Effects of Landfill Gas Emissions in the Las Angeles Basin, prepared for Air Quality Management District. Reporting Period, January 1, 1998 — October 30, 1998. (Co- author University of Southern California) ASPS Tier Ill Alternative Test Procedure, Author Richard W. Prosser, President, GC Environmental, Inc., April 4, 2000. Optimizing Landfill Gas Collection from Arid Landfills, presented at SWANA's 22 " Annual Landfill Gas Symposium, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, 22 -25 March 1999. Innovative Technologies to Remove Chlorinated Hydrocarbons and CO2 From LFG, presented at SWANA'S 23r° Annual Landfill Gas Symposium, San Diego Marriott La Jolla, San Diego, California, 27 -30 March 2000. (Co- authors Benjamin C. E. Schwartz, Muhammad Sahimi, Joseph S. Devinny, Reyes Mallada, and Theo Tstosis, RETG/USC.) Page 5 Richard Prosser, An Economic Evaluation of Carbon Molecular Sieve Membranes in Landfill Gas Applications, December 200, (Co- Authors Michael J. Ackerman, Paul K. T. Liu, Mehran G. Sedigh, Theodore T. Tsotsis, and Muhammad Sahimi) Field Validation of a Model of Generation and Migration of Methane and Other Gases in Landfills, Energy Innovations Small Grant Program. August 2003. (Co- Authors Theodore Tsotsis, Ph.D., Muhammad Sahimi, Ph.D.) Page 6 Farideh t_xperlence Experience Summary 25 years Ms. Kia's professional career spans over 25 years in environmental field, solid waste and hazardous waste management, and academic teaching and professional training experience. Her expertise/ experience include but are not Registrations/ Certifications limited to hiring, training and managing staff, project management, directing Registered Geologist, RG #5908, field personnel, performing review, analyses of field and laboratory data and California preparation and QA/QC of documents/ reports, client and agency personnel Certified Hydrogeologist, CHG #318, liaison, and oversight of office administrative duties. California Registered Environmental Assessor II Ms. Kia's extensive experience in solid waste includes, assessment of #20225, Caff mia groundwater, surface water and vadose -zone water issues as related to landfills, landfill siting and expansion plans, assessment and evaluation of landfill gas DHS Certified Lead Ins Inspector/Assessor generation, migration, and impact to groundwater, preparation of Closure/ Post #1 -13953 Closure Maintenance Plans (PCMP), preparation of landfill gas extraction DHS Certified Lead Monitor #MA3953 systems, and remediation systems Operation and Maintenance (O &M) plans, General A HAZ Contractor, California, remedial system permitting, preparation of remedial Investigation, feasibility #832426 study, and Remedial Action Plans (RAPS) per the requirement of CCR Title 27. Certified Environmental Manager Ms. Kia's experience also includes geologic and hydrogeologic evaluations and Registered Mold Remediator remediation focusing on air, soil, and groundwater contaminated sites and Certified Mold Inspector petroleum facilities throughout California and western states. Ms. Kia has Certified Liquid Boot Inspector performed, assisted and managed landfill and oil field closure projects involving locating and permitting, both air and water Solid Waste Assessment Tests, CQA Certified Employee Training management of landfill cell lining operations, and groundwater and methane gas Coordinator issues for both landfill and oil field development. Her expertise in both landfill Broker, Real Estate; License operations and oil field closures makes her particularly effective in managing #01215790, California soils gas, soil and groundwater remediation projects. Ms. Kia has conducted and managed numerous hydrogeologic investigations, Phase I and Phase II Education environmental site assessments, lead and asbestos surveys/ evaluation, and MS, Hydrogeology (candidate), remediation studies at various sites in California for financial institutions, major California State University of Los Angeles oil companies and their distributors, developers, manufacturers, chemical companies, and municipalities. Ms. Kia is well - versed in federal, state BS, Geology, California State regulations goveming landfills and environmental contamination, including University of Fullerton, California CFR 40 and 49, and CCR Title 8, Title 17, Title 22, Title 27, SCAQMD Rules BA, Geography/Physical Science, 1150 and 1150.1, and regulations and ordinances. She is familiar with Tehran University, Iran laboratory analytical methods, QA/AC procedures and data review and Teaching Credential, Tehran validation. University, Iran Ms. Kia is a faculty for the Solid Waste Associate of North America (SWANA) training program, and provides training for the Landfill Gas Operation and Maintenance and the Landfill Gas Basics courses. She was an integral part of a team that was awarded a grant by EPA, and served as a principal speaker for the EPA sponsored Energy Recovery and Emission Reduction training course in China in 1008. She has been an integral part of a team that has been awarded by EPA to conduct a feasibility studyfor a landfill in China A brief overview of Ms. Kia's project experience is provided below. Page 1 Farideh Kia, RG, CHG, REAII Select Project Experience Phase I Site Assessment and Waste Management Experience K -8 School Site Irvine, CA Ms. Kia prepared a PEA Workplan for a soil gas survey for the K -8 school site and submitted to the California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal/EPA) Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) for review and approval. The Workplan was prepared in accordance with the DTSC Active Soil Gas Investigation Advisory. The scope of work included installation and sampling of 20 dual completion soil gas probes, and analyses of the samples for VOCs, methane, oxygen, carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide. With modifications, the Workplan was approved by the DTSC. Ms. Kia also prepared a Preliminary Endangerment Assessment (PEA) to Investigate the proposed school site to assess the presence of soil gases, including methane, hydrogen sulfide and volatile organic compounds. The project was completed successfully and the school site was approved by DTSC. Rosa Parks Elementary School Norco, CA Ms. Kia served as the project manager and lead reviewer and liaison for a multi - phased project at the Rosa Parks Elementary School (Site), Norco, California. Each phase of this project was intended to evaluate and then mitigate any potentially hazardous conditions caused by the natural production of methane. This project was under the oversight of the State of California, Department of Toxic Substance Control (DTSC). The project involved three phases: 1) Methane Mitigation Design and 2) Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) Field Supervision. The project was successfully completed and approved by DTSC. Lead And Asbestos Surveys Ontario, and Santa Ana Redevelopment Agencies Project Manager for lead and asbestos surveys at various locations performed in conjunction with Phase I ESA for properties destined for demolition. Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Los Angeles, CA Performed Phase I ESA, subsurface investigation to assess the type and the extent of contaminants in subsurface soils, and performed a remedial action plan (RAP) for subsurface soil clean up. In situ bioventing has been proposed as a viable remedial option for the site. The clean-up is pending agency approval of the RAP. Phase 1 Preliminary Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) Various Sites and Clients, CA Managed and conducted Phase I ESAs in accordance with ASTM Standards for numerous sites in Southern California. The scope of work included aerial photograph review, agency record search / review, personnel interviews, on -site and off-site reconnaissance, and limited sampling, if required. Studies were conducted to assist a prospective buyer, seller, or financier in making an informed decision regarding the possible presence of contamination at a site. Phase 1 Site Investigation Monterey Park, CA Division of the State Architect (DSA), California Highway Patrol (CHP) East Los Angeles Area Office, Monterey Park, California. Project manager Page 1 Farideh HG, REAII conducting Phase I environmental site assessment for the potential presence of hazardous substance contamination at the site and adjacent properties. Performed site reconnaissance, geological and hydrogeological literature review, historical aerial photograph review, and federal, state and local regulatory agency review. Belmont Schools, Litigation/ Expert Witness Support Los Angeles, CA Reviewed background reports and documents and evaluated site conditions with respect to hazardous chemicals reportedly present in soil vapor, soil and groundwater in support of expert witness work. Work also involved soil vapor sampling, analysis and evaluation of data. Sage Hill High School Newport Beach, CA Project involved evaluation of a proposed school site near a landfill. The work involved installation of gas probes, and evaluation of subsurface geologic condition to assess whether landfill gas was migration toward the school site. Work involved project management, drilling and installation of probes, air sampling and analysis and data evaluation and preparation of the report for DTSC requirements for school sites. Waste Management/ Characterization and Remediation Experience Site Characterization Irvine, CA University of Califomia, Irvine (UCI), Project Manager for site assessment operations at UCI's Engineering Central Facilities plant. Project included: removal of USTs used for diesel fuel storage; subsurface soil and groundwater quality assessment; installation/drilling of groundwater monitoring wells; collection of soil and groundwater for chemical analyses; ambient air monitoring and soil sample screening; and quarterly groundwater monitoring. Ms. Kia has been supervising the on -going groundwater monitoring that is presently being conducted at this site. Underground Storage Tank (UST) Removal Irvine, CA University of California, Irvine (UCI), Project Manager for the removal of two underground storage tanks (USTs). One held gasoline, the other contained diesel. Ms. Kia also oversaw the removal of contaminated soil from the UST excavation. Soil Remediation by Excavation and Chemical Treatment Costa Mesa, CA Conducted hydrogeological assessment of a former service station, and removal and on -site remediation of approximately 1,300 cubic yards of fuel hydrocarbon contaminated soil. Soil and Groundwater Investigation Long Beach, CA Performed investigation of soil and groundwater contamination, through drilling, well installation and routine groundwater monitoring. Conducted a 24- hour aquifer pumping test to assess the hydraulic characteristics and prepared remedial action work plan (RAP) and permit application for groundwater remediation proposing pump and treat utilizing air stripper and activated carbon for air pollution control. Page 2 Farideh Kia, RG, CHG, REAII LUST Compliance Various Locations, Southern CA Performed and managed leaking underground storage tank evaluations at over 50 gasoline stations and three terminals for four major petroleum firms in Southern California. Work included assessment of soil and groundwater conditions through drilling, monitoring well installation, groundwater sampling and analyses during groundwater monitoring programs, analyses of data, and report preparation. Work at some sites also included conducting feasibility studies, preparing remedial action plans, agency negotiations, and implementation of soil and groundwater remediation processes. Soil and Groundwater Investigation, RAP, Remedial Design Santa Fe Springs, CA Performed investigation of soil and groundwater contamination, prepared remedial action work plan and NPDES permit application, and designed and implemented a groundwater remediation system utilizing activated carbon to remedial groundwater contaminated with aromatic and chlorinated solvents. Established a groundwater monitoring and sampling program in response to the NPDES permit requirements and managed groundwater remediation at the site for 18 months. Operation and maintenance of the system was turned over to the client when concentrations of trichloroethene, tetrachloroethene and benzene in groundwater fell below the corresponding drinking water standards for the compounds. Terminal Storage Tank Leak Soil Vapor Extraction System Anaheim, CA Assessed lateral and vertical extents of soil contamination, prepared remedial action plan, obtained the necessary permits and assisted in design and implementation of a remedial flare system. Soil remediation was completed successfully, and the site was granted closure by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board. Groundwater remediation at the site was conducted by another consultant simultaneously. Soil and Groundwater Investigation Los Angeles, CA Performed investigation of soil and groundwater contamination, through drilling, well installation and routine groundwater monitoring. Conducted a pilot vapor extraction test and a 24 -hour aquifer pumping test to assess the performance and hydraulic characteristics of the vadose zone and the underlying aquifer, and prepared remedial action work plans (RAPs) for soil and groundwater remediation proposing vapor extraction and pump and treat utilizing activated carbon for air pollution control as viable remedial options for the site. Assessment, Feasibility Study, and Soil Remediation Long Beach, CA Assessed the extents of soil and groundwater contamination, initiated a groundwater monitoring program at the site, performed remedial feasibility study for contaminated soil clean -up, performed pilot vapor extraction test, and assisted in design of a vapor extraction system using a thermal /catalytic oxidizer. The system is in operation. During the first 6 months of operation, VES removed 8,800 pounds of hydrocarbon from vadose zone. Subsurface Investigation Los Angeles, CA Performed subsurface investigation of soil and groundwater for hydrocarbon contamination at the site, assessed the extent of soil contamination which had extended beneath a building, conducted a pilot vapor extraction test, and using Page 3 Farideh Kia, RG, CHG, REAII the results of the test assisted with the design, installation and operation of a vapor extraction system using activated carbon for air pollution control to clean the vadose zone. The site was turned over to the client after 9 months of operation when a 99 percent reduction of contaminants in vadose zone was achieved. Soil and Groundwater Remediation Rolling Hills, CA Supervised removal and on -site treatment of hydrocarbon contaminated soil using Ensotech Peroxide/Landtreat method and hydrocarbon contaminated groundwater using carbon filtration method. Emergency Response Irvine, CA As Project Manager, Kleinfelder personnel mobilized immediately in response to the Office of the State Architects (OSA's) request for Emergency Response for closure by removal of a leaking UST at the UCI facility. Work performed included agency negotiation, tank removal, and preparation of closure report. Work was performed for the OSA, University of California (UCI), Irvine, California. Waste Minimization Audit (SB 14) Port of Los Angeles, CA Managed and conducted a Hazardous Waste Source Reduction and Management Compliance Study (SB 14) for the Port's construction and maintenance yards. Task performed included: gathering of information, hazards assessment, reviewing existing training programs, assessing environmental compliance status, identifying waste minimization options, preparing draft report and meeting with the Port of Los Angeles for final report completion and training program implementation. Landfill and Methane Project Experience Watsonville Landfill Watsonville, CA Evaluated the effectiveness of the corrective action plan in controlling landfill gas and leachate migration and impact to groundwater. Assessed the extent of landfill gas migration and movement, and extent and source of groundwater contamination, and recommended a course of action to help control landfill gas migration, and remediate groundwater at the landfill. Bakersfield Landfill Bakersfield, CA Evaluated the feasibility and application of Title 27 probes at the landfill located in an oil field, and the complications associated with the intermingling of the natural gas and landfill gas. Prepared documents and presented to the regulators the case against providing conduits for the potential migration of the natural gas into in to the residential developments. Belmont Schools, Litigation/ Expert Witness Support Los Angeles, CA Reviewed background reports and documents and evaluated site conditions with respect to hazardous chemicals reportedly present in soil vapor, soil and groundwater in support of expert witness work. Work also involved soil vapor sampling, analysis and evaluation of data. Confidential Client/ Expert Witness Support Los Angeles, CA Provided expert witness support for a landfill gas system at a confidential site that included review of documents and well influence testing. Page 4 Farideh Northern California Power Authority CA Performed evaluation for the potential of landfill gas/ energy recovery at two landfills in Northern California. Work included review of the historical landfill gas data, field testing, modeling and landfill gas production estimate and potential energy recovery. Methane Investigation/ Building - Orange and Los Angeles Counties, CA Ms Kia has prepared methane investigation plans, managed probe installation, supervised the installation of methane building protection systems, and performed and managed CQA, and final monitoring for development near landfills and oil fields. These work included the development of methane mitigation plans, surface sweeps using Organic Vapor Analyzers (OVAs) for the detection of methane seeping from the surface soil, installation of multi -level gas probes in both soil and bedrock; installation of landfill gas extraction wells, monitoring of probes and wells using hand -held gas monitoring devises and soil gas membranes and liners for construction purposes, design and installation of landfill gas and groundwater protection system for various developments thought the Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Coyote Canyon Landfill Newport Beach, CA Evaluated landfill gas migration within the fractured bedrock and groundwater impact, Prepared workplan and acted as intermediary between our client and the Local Enforcement Agency for the installation of over 50 landfill gas probes and air injection wells for the purpose of reducing air concentrations of methane building up beneath newly developed homes along the western perimeter of this now closed landfill. In addition, Ms. Kia assisted in the development of a methane gas monitoring and construction plan for proposed elementary school adjacent to the southeastern portion of the landfill. Landfill Gas System O & M Various Landfills, CA Prepared Operation & Maintenance Plans and supervised operation and maintenance of landfill gas extraction systems at various sites. Ms. Kia performed data evaluation and performed and review and QA/ QC of the O & M reports. NSPS Compliance Various Landfills, CA Prepared workplan and supervised the installation and sampling of vapor probes at several landfills for the purpose of completing New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) surface emissions testing requirements. Ms. Kia preformed review and QA/ QC of the reports and the United States Environmental Protection Agency's calculations with regards to Total Non - Methane Organic Compounds (TNMOCs) being generated at each of these sites. Several of these sites required a LFG extraction system. SCAQMD Rule 1150.1 Compliance Various Landfills, CA Performed and managed ISS, ISM, probe, well, and boundary ambient air monitoring and sampling in compliance with the SCAQMD Rule 1150.1 at several closed landfills. Performed data analysis and prepared reports for submittal to the agency. Landfill Clean Closure Evaluation Various Landfills, CA Performed document review and evaluation of pros and cons of partial or complete clean closure vs. landfill gas extraction and ongoing mitigation of two Page 5 rin Farideh Kia RG CHG, REAII landfills in Southern California, and prepared evaluation reports and cost estimates for various options. Stringfellow Toxic Dump Riverside, CA Managed groundwater monitoring of 170 wells in quarterly, semi -annual and annual arrays at the Stringfellow Toxic Dump Site in Riverside County —a Superfund site. Performed data analysis and document preparation and review. Whaler's Cove Condominiums Long Beach, CA A closed landfill had been subsequently developed with condominiums in 1982. Mitigation measures installed during construction of the units failed to operate properly. Ms. Kia assisted in the field construction to alleviate elevated methane air concentrations inside the structures and high perched groundwater that appeared to be ponding beneath the structures. Air Monitoring and Landfill Gas Management Palmdale, CA Managed on -going instantaneous air monitoring and monthly probe monitoring at both the active and closed portions of this landfill. The entire existing facility currently is approximately 60 acres in size. Landfill SWAT Study Monrovia, CA Prepared solid waste assessment test (SWAT) proposal, supervised drilling activity, logging, sampling, and prepared draft and final report at the 19000 Surplus DumpNalley Park Landfill. Landfill SWAT Study Palos Verdes, CA Prepared groundwater monitoring well construction design, supervised monitoring well installation, field tested soil and groundwater using portable gas chromatograph, and helped prepare final report for the Palos Verdes Landfill. Landfill SWAT Study Huntington Beach, CA Prepared SWAT proposal, supervised drilling activity, logging, sampling, and prepared draft and final report for the Gothard Street Landfill. Landfill SWAT Study City of Industry, CA Prepared SWAT proposal, supervised drilling activity, logging, sampling, and prepared draft and final report for the Industry Hills Landfill. Landfill SWAT Study Compton, CA Supervised and conducted installation of groundwater monitoring wells and unsaturated zone monitoring well (lysimeter), and prepared draft and final report for the Compton Landfill Air and Subsurface Methane Gas Monitoring Yorba Linda, CA Managed an instantaneous air monitoring and both preliminary and final probe monitoring at a closed oil field that is approximately 550 -acre in size that was being converted to a residential neighborhood. Monitoring was for the remedial action that might have been required if abandoned oil wells and related petroleum structures were not closed property. Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) Management Palmdale, CA CQA Management required managing personnel at a 13 -acre site being lined with a geocomposite liner. Maintained contact between the primary construction subcontractor and the landfill owner's representative. Page 6 Farideh Kia, RG, CHG, REAII Carson Town Center Carson, Los Angeles County, California Performed management and QA/QC for a methane mitigation project that involved the design and implementation of a LFG recovery and protection plan for the newly constructed commercial center in Carson, California. The gas mitigation methods employed included the trenching and placement of a passive vent system, placement of a subsurface gas HPDE membrane beneath the occupied portions of the structures (i.e. offices, etc.) but over the passive vent system, observation of build -out subsequent to the completion of the pads, inspection of the on -site gas monitoring system, the monitoring of existing gas monitoring points and the installation of subsurface landfill gas monitoring probes. To date, no impact has been recorded to the existing structures. Geomembrane Liner Installation Palmdale, California Project manager for the installation and inspection of the 80 -mil HDPE liner for Phases III and IV for Landfill 1. The installation involved preparation of the subgrade included geological mapping, the installation of a leachate sump at the base of the landfill, the placement of the bentonite geocomposite sublayer, the 80 -mil geomembrane, a GeoneO for the removal of leachate from the base of the landfill and a geotextile covering. Ms. Kia also observed the initial portions of the placement of protective layer of soil over the completed liner and the compaction of soil in the anchor trench. Professional Af lliatfons • Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) • California Climate Action Registry • Geologic Society of America • National Water Well Association • California Groundwater Association • Hazardous Waste Association of California • Professional Environmental Marketing Association • Orange County Business Development Association • National and California Association of Realtors Page 7 Eaperlance 12 Years Registrations Registered Professional Engineer, California Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) APRWoved: Soil Gas Investigator Education B.Sc Civil Engineering, University of California, Irvine EXPERIENCE SUMMARY Waineo, Mr. Waineo is a registered Civil Engineer with a background in environmental engineering and water resources. He is currently the Project Manager for a county -wide landfill gas management program for Kern County Waste Management Department. He is responsible for the design of landfill extraction systems and compressor systems related to the landfill industry at numerous sites throughout the United States. Mr. Waineo has designed numerous landfill gas collection systems, condensate control systems, compressor and cooling and digester gas systems, methane protection systems for buildings, electrical control systems, SCADA systems, and been responsible for modifications to existing collection/control systems. Mr. Waineo has extensive landfill gas generation modeling experience and recently presented a paper on finite element modeling of landfill gas at the SWANA Conference in Orlando, Florida. His experience includes monitoring and adjusting wells and probes, responding to landfill fires, startup of landfill gas collection systems and flares, as well as troubleshooting and repairs to LFG control. He has prepared NSPS Certification reports, and been involved with Title V compliance projects in the Pacific northwest and has provided expert witness assistance and construction oversight and operations and maintenance services at several landfills SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE County -Wide Landfill Gas Management Program Kern County, CA GCE has been providing landfill gas services to the County since 1997 under a multi -year service contract designed to assist the County with their following landfill gas issues which included: • Control of Subsurface Gas Migration • Protection of Groundwater • Regulatory Compliance • CQA • Operations/Maintenance Training • O &M Manual Preparation To date, GCE has completed the following work for Kern County: Page 1 Arvin Sanitary Landfill Landfill gas investigation Landfill gas generation modeling LFG system design CQA services during LFG system construction LFG probe installation LFG well extension LFG well construction Operation and maintenance consultation Emission guideline certification SCADA system Tehachapi Sanitary Landfill Landfill gas generation modeling LFG investigation Probe installation Kern Valley Sanitary Landfill Landfill cover recommendation memo LFG system design CQA Services during Construction SCADA System Rideecrest Sanitary sLandfill LFG investigation Vadoze zone sampling LFG system design CQA services during LFG system construction Biofilter LFG Treatment System Design Waineo, McFarland - Delano Sanitary Landfill Landfill gas generation modeling Landfill gas investigation LFG system design CQA services during LFG system construction Operation and maintenance consultation SCADA system Shafter -Wasco Sanitary Landfill LFG investigation LFG generation modeling Probe installation LFG System Design CQA Services during construction SCADA System Bena Sanitary Landfill Horizontal Collector Installation Horizontal well system investigation Phase 1 and Phase 2 Master Plan LFG System Design CQA Services during construction SCADA system Buttonwillow Sanitary Landfill LFG probe installation Additionally, GCE assisted the County in successfully arguing that ground flares should not be required for landfills if candlestick flares can meet regulatory issues. As a result, Kern County APCD is allowing candlestick flares. Page 2 Waineo, UC Davis Landfill Davis, CA Conducted a LFG investigation and LEG generation modeling at the site. Assisted with design of LEG collection/control system and pipeline design. Oversaw construction and performed QA /QC for the LFG system installation. Mr. Waineo also wrote the O &M manual for the LEG system. Mountain View Landfill Mountain View, CA Performed well influence tests at the 544 -acre Mountain View site. Monitored probes, monitored and adjusted wells, performed QA/QC for the collection system, and wrote the LEG control system O &M manual. Designed HMI / SCADA system for the flare station. Old Bakersfield Landfill Bakersfield, CA Monitored and adjusted wells and monitored probes at the Old Bakersfield Landfill. Performed troubleshooting and restored operations after unscheduled shutdowns and responded to landfill fires. Mr. Waineo was part of an emergency response crew responsible for a very fast track turnkey flare installation project. Project included gas quantification and gas generation modeling. Also wrote SCADA system for remote control and monitoring of the flare station. Elsinore Landfill Elsinore, CA Designed a SCADA control system for the landfill gas flare. North County Landfill San Joaquin County, CA Design of a LFG collection system and flare station (in progress). Hewitt Landfill North Hollywood, CA Oversaw construction of the condensate collection system at the Hewitt Landfill. Delafield Landfill Delafield, W I Performed LFG generation modeling for this site as part of an emergency response to mitigate acute gas migration problems. Constructed portions of the Emergency LEG collection system for the Delafield Sanitary Landfill during one of the coldest winters on record. Additionally, Mr. Waineo performed system startup, troubleshooting and testing and wrote the Operations and Maintenance Manual for the system following installation. Also, he designed the expansion to the LFG system and managed the CQA for the project. Kit Corner Landfill - LFG System Upgrade Seattle, WA Assisted in the design of the upgrade to the Kit comer Landfill. The design was implemented in order to control LFG migration. The LEG system expansion included extraction wells, venting wells, sparging wells, a new blower and a compressor station. Page 3 Waineo, Oro Loma Treatment Facility - Design of Compressor and Cooling System San Lorenzo, CA Assisted in the design of the Compressor and Cooling system modifications to the Digester Gas generators for the Oro Loma Treatment plant. The design included the installation of new digester gas compressors with a looped heat exchanger cooling system. The design also provides an automatic switch between digester gas and natural gas to the engine generators depending on need. Prima Descheca Landfill Orange County, CA Performed routine operations and maintenance of the groundwater collection system at the Prima Descheca Landfill in Orange County, California. Watsonville Landfill Santa Maria, CA Assisted in the design of a horizontal LFG collection system. Palmdale Landfill Palmdale, CA Performed LFG generation modeling and assisted in the design of a horizontal LFG collection system as well as design of a landfill expansion at the site. Designed the LFG collection system and flare station and a SCADA system for the site. Lone Cactus Landfill Phoenix, AZ Assisted in the design of a probe and vent system designed to characterize and correct a LFG migration problem. Methane Protection Svstem- Sunquest Business Park Los Angeles, CA Designed methane mitigation system for this development located adjacent to the Branford Landfill in Los Angeles. Methane Mitigation — RGA Development Brea, CA Evaluated methane protection system at small development in Brea. Methane Protection System — Carson Town Center Carson, CA Designed methane protection system for the buildings in the Carson Town Center, adjacent to Gardena Valley Landfill #5. Also designed upgrades to the flare and LFG collection system at the Gardena Valley Landfill #5. Methane Protection Svstem- Gaffey Street Landfill San Pedro, CA Designed methane protection system for the Gaffey Street Landfill and buildings adjacent to this site in San Pedro, CA. Methane Mitigation — - Industrial Developments International Carson, CA Designed methane protection system for this parking structure in Carson, CA Methane Aitigation — Aera Energy Oil Field Yorba Linda, CA Designed methane mitigation and performed combustible soil gas investigation for Aera property located in Yorba Linda, CA Page 4 Publicadons and Presenladons Publications Waineo, "Landfill Gas 5ystem Design Utilizing the Finite Element Method." presented at the SWANA Conference in Orlando, Florida, March 1998. "Proposed Solutions to Landfill Gas Contamination of Groundwater." presented at the Landfill Gas Assessment & Management Symposium, Ontario, California, April 1997. (Co- author R. Prosser.) Page 5 Experience 20 years Education PhD, Mechanical Engineering, USC. Awards, Activities, and Memberships Reviewer, Intemational Symposium on Muttifunc6onal Reactors ((SMR3) and Colloquium on Chemical Reaction Engineering (CCRE -18) Senior Member, Association of Energy Engineers Member, Combustion Institute Recipient, Tyler Environmental Scholarship EXPERIENCE SUMMARY Dr. Ren has had a broad career performing research and development, constructing bench scale and pilot scale equipment, performing operations and maintenance on systems he is researching, performing hands on troubleshooting of real world systems, making and managing system repairs, designing landfill gas collection and control system and managing their operations, designing methane protection systems for buildings, drilling, and logging wells, researching combustion systems, and completing feasibility studies and evaluating cost for projects. SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE Bakersfield Landfill Bakersfield, CA Probe and LFG well field monitoring, well balancing, equipment maintenance and repairs, SCADA system operation, maintain condensate water disposal system, make recommendations for system improvements. Confidential client VA Siloxane removal process design and development for 10,000 SCFM LFG facility. Carson -['own Center Carson, CA Monitoring buildings and subsurface probes for methane gas in Carson town center which was developed on an old oil refinery site that included a 10 -acre landfill. La Habra La Habra, CA Probe monitoring; well field adjustment, regulatory reporting, troubleshooting, management and repairs, operator training. Bena Landfill Bena, CA Power project feasibility study and cost evaluation for a low BTU 250 kW project. Norco Corona School District Corona, CA Methane protection system design for Rosa Parks school project. Santa Ynez Landfill Santa Ynez, CA Health risk evaluation for Santa Ynez airport landfill using US EPA TSCREEN air dispersion model. Methane Mitigation Projects Los Angeles, CA Drilling and investigations for several clients where methane gas mitigation for building structures was required by local building codes. Stirling Engine Los Angeles, CA Investigated the efficiency and pollutant emission of a new - generation stirling engine including an innovation burner design: Evaluated the key burner design parameters that affect combustion stability. Page 1 Combustion Research Los Angeles, CA Research work on the dynamics and detailed structure of laminar premixed flames. Experiments included: Laser Doppler Velocimetry, Quadrupole Mass Spectrometry, Fine -wire Thermocouple NO, Analyzer, Gas Chromatography. Numerical simulations include: Detailed modeling of one - dimensional freely propagating and stagnation flow flames, and Simulation of the global characteristics of advanced gas turbine cycles. Glass Mold Design Taiwan Glass forming, quality control, project coordinator, 1S09000 certificate, mold design. PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS "Oxygen Composition Modulation Effects on Flame Propagation and NO, Formation in Methane -Air Premixed Flames," by W. Qin, J.-Y. Ren, F.N. Egolfopoulos, S. Wu, H. Zhang, and T.T. Tsotsis, Proceedings of the Combustion Institute 28,1825-1831 (2000) "Methane Reforming and its Potential Effect on the Efficiency and Pollutant Emissions of Lean Methane -Air Combustion," by J.-Y. Ren, W. Qin, F.N. Egolfopoulos, H. Mak, and T.T. Tsotsis, Chemical Engineering Science, Vol. 56, issue 4, p1541 -1549 (200 1) "Strain -Rate Effects on Hydrogen - Enhanced Lean Premixed Combustion," by J.-Y. Ren, W. Qin, F. N. Egolfopoulos, and T. T. Tsotsis, Combustion and Flame, Vol. 124, issue 4, p717 -720. (2001) "Reactive Membrane Separations for Power Generation Applications. Pollutant Emission Aspects" by J.-Y. Ren, F.N. Egolfopoulos, and T.T. Tsotsis, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, Vol. 40, p5155- 5161.(2001) "NO, Emission Control of Lean Methane/Air Combustion with Addition of Methane Reforming Products," by J.-Y. Ren, T.T. Tsotsis, and F.N. Egolfopoulos, Combustion Science and Technology. Vol. 174, issue 4, p181 -205. (2002) "Basic Aspects of Combustion Stability and Pollutant Emissions of a CO2 Decomposition -Based Power - Generation Cycle," by J.-Y. Ren, T.T. Tsotsis, and F.N. Egolfopoulos, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research. Vol. 41, p4543 -4549. (2002) "Membrane -Based Reactive Separation for Power Generation Applications: Oxygen Lancing," by 1. -Y. Ren, Y. Fan, F.N. Egolfopoulos, and T.T. Tsotsis, Chemical Engineering Science. Vol. 58, pl 043-1052. (2003) "Reactor and Technical Feasibility Aspects of a COr Decomposition - Based Power Generation Cycle, Utilizing a High - Temperature Membrane Reactor," by Y. Fan, J.-Y. Ren, W. Onstot, J. Pasale, T.T. Page 2 Tsotsis, and F.N. Egolfopoulos, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research. Vol. 42, p2618 -2626. (2003) "Ignition Enhancement by In -Situ Generated C2 additives for Natural Gas Practical Combustion Applications ", by J.A. Langille, J. Pasale, J: Y. Ren, F.N. Egolfopoulos, and T.T. Tsotsis, pending publication Chemical Engineering Science (2004) "The use of Catalytic Membranes for Ignition Enhancement in Natural Gas for Practical Combustion Applications ", by J.A. Langille, J. Pasale, J.-Y. Ren, F.N. Egolfopoulos, and T.T. Tsotsis, Proceedings of the International Conference on Inorganic Membranes.8 (2004) Page 3 Education • Small Engine Repair Certification • Small Engine Repair Instructor • Electronic Repair Certification • Hazardous Waste Handling Certification • CFR 1910.120 HAZWOPER 40 Hour safety trained • GCE's Technical and Field Training Mark Puma EXPERIENCE SUMMARY Mr. Puma is in charge of field sampling and monitoring, indoor and outdoor air monitoring, and the operation and maintenance of remediation systems for various sites. He performs and supervises instantaneous and integrated surface monitoring, perimeter probe monitoring and operations and maintenance of landfill gas wells, flare stations and vapor extraction systems using filtration to reduce VOC's. He also prepares LFG migration and surface emission reports for agency submittal. Other field experience includes installation of soil boring and monitoring wells, soil gas sampling, groundwater sampling and construction quality assurance. He has knowledge of federal and state regulations governing contaminated sites and waste disposal facilities. Mr. Puma has a diverse background dealing with sophisticated mechanical and electrical systems. His experience ranges from performing system operation and maintenance, repairing small engines to repairing and servicing medical X -ray equipment. He has rebuilt compressors, inverters, blowers, motors, and engines. His troubleshooting experience includes mechanical equipment, electrical systems, and solid - state devices and controls. He has completed certification programs for small engines, electronic repair, and hazardous waste management He has taught small engine repair for a San Jose vocational school. He has valuable knowledge and experience in data collection procedures, field maintenance, environmental report writing, project coordination, subcontractor procurement and construction permitting. SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE Azusa Landfill Azusa, CA. Performs probe and landfill gas well field monitoring, observes system operation, adjusts landfill gas extraction wells, and performs system troubleshooting and makes recommendations for system improvements. Bakersfield Landfill Bakersfield, CA Performs probe and landfill gas well field monitoring, well balancing, equipment maintenance and repairs, SCADA system operation, maintenance of condensate water disposal system and makes recommendations for system improvements. Vista Grande Park Landfill LaHabra, CA Performs weekly monitoring of gas monitoring probes and the gas extraction /treatment system, observes system operation, adjusts landfill gas extraction wells, and performs system troubleshooting. Prepares monthly monitoring reports for the site. He recently performed troubleshooting on the variable frequency drive and blower following a failure. The problem was traced to a shorted wire in the motor that burned out the VFD. The VFD was replaced, reprogrammed, and started. Carson Town Center Carson, CA Performs quarterly compliance monitoring and reporting of probes and vents in and around the CTC business complex adjacent to the Gardena Landfill No. 5. Page 1 Mark Puma University California Irvine Irvine, CA Performs weekly monitoring of dual phase soil vapor and groundwater extraction wells and treatment system. Observes system operation, monitors and adjusts extraction wells, and performs system troubleshooting and routine maintenance. Huntington Beach Central Library Huntington Beach, CA Conducts quarterly methane sensor calibration for the library methane monitoring system. Various Sites Southern California Conducted soil investigations that included drilling and constructing monitoring wells and making report recommendations for future construction on those sites. Mechanical and Electronics Experience Mechanical Systems: Performed equipment repairs/maintenance of automotive engines, compressors, pumps and x -ray equipment, and maintaining tolerances, verifying alignments, and checking performance following the repair. Electronic Repair: Diagnostic for X -ray machines including testing and repair of processors, quality control /quality assessment of installed equipment. Hands -on experience with the installation of new equipment and testing amperages, voltages and resistivity of highly sensitive medical equipment. Page 2 u Education Fullerton College • Engineering Related Gowsenrk • CFR 1910.120 HAZWOPER 40 Hour safety trained • GCE's Technical and Field Training Kevin Wood EXPERIENCE SUMMARY Mr. Wood is an engineering assistant and since joining GCE has gained valuable experience in data collection procedures, field maintenance, environmental report writing, project coordination, subcontractor procurement and drawing experience using AutoCAD. He performs field sampling and monitoring, indoor and outdoor air monitoring, and operation and maintenance of remediation systems for various sites. He performs monthly instantaneous surface monitoring, perimeter probe monitoring and operations and maintenance of landfill flare stations and vapor extraction systems using filtration to reduce VOC's. SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE Azusa Landfill Azusa, CA Performs probe and landfill gas well field monitoring, observes system operation. Vista Grande Park Landfill LaHabra, CA Performs monthly monitoring of gas monitoring probes and the gas extraction/treatment system, observes system operation, adjusts landfill gas extraction wells, and performs system troubleshooting. Prepares monthly monitoring reports for the site. Longsdon Pit Landfill Garden Grove, CA Performs monthly monitoring of gas monitoring probes and the gas extraction/treatment system, observes system operation, adjusts landfill gas extraction wells, and performs system troubleshooting. Prepares monthly monitoring reports for the site. Carson Town Center Carson, CA Performs quarterly compliance monitoring and reporting of probes and vents in and around the CTC business complex adjacent to the Gardena Landfill No. 5 and performs Surface and System monitoring of the on -site landfill. University of California Irvine, CA Performs weekly monitoring of dual phase soil vapor and groundwater extraction wells and treatment system. Observes system operation, monitors and adjusts extraction wells, and performs system troubleshooting and routine maintenance. Huntington Beach Central Library Huntington Beach, CA Conducts quarterly methane sensor calibration for the library methane monitoring system. Page 1 Kevin Wood Various Sites Southern California Designs methane protection systems for planned single family structures in Los Angeles, CA Various Sites Southern California Conducted soil investigations that included drilling and constructing monitoring wells and making report recommendations for future construction on those sites. Page 2 Kambiz Jozitehrani Education • CFR 1910.120 HAZWOPER 40 Hour safety trained • High School Diploma • GCE's Technical and Field Training EXPERIENCE SUMMARY Mr. Jozitehrani performs field sampling and monitoring, indoor and outdoor air monitoring, and the operation and maintenance of remediation systems for various sites. He performs instantaneous and integrated surface monitoring, perimeter probe monitoring and operations and maintenance of landfill gas wells, flare stations and vapor extraction systems using filtration to reduce VOC's. Other field experience includes installation of soil boring and monitoring wells, soil gas sampling, groundwater sampling and construction quality assurance. He has valuable knowledge and experience in data collection procedures, and field maintenance. SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE Azusa Landfill Azusa, CA Performed probe and landfill gas well field monitoring, observes system operation, adjusts landfill gas extraction wells. Bakersfield Landfill Bakersfield, CA Performs probe and landfill gas well field monitoring, well balancing, equipment maintenance and repairs, maintenance of condensate water disposal system and makes recommendations for system improvements. Carson Town Center Carson, CA Performs quarterly compliance monitoring and reporting of probes and vents in and around the CTC business complex adjacent to the Gardena Landfill No. 5. Also performs SCAQMD Rule 1150.1 compliance monitoring which includes landfill gas well monitoring, integrated surface sampling, instantaneous surface monitoring, landfill boundary ambient air monitoring, and flare sampling Longsdon Pit North /Sierra Park Landfill Garden Grove, CA Performs semi- monthly SCAQMD Rule 1150.1 compliance monitoring and Orange County Health Care routine monitoring for subsurface combustible gas including landfill gas well and probe monitoring, and blower inlet gas monitoring. University California Irvine Irvine, CA Performed quarterly groundwater sampling and reporting. Various Sites Southern California Conducted soil investigations that included drilling and constructing monitoring wells and making report recommendations for future construction on those sites. Page I ATTACHMENT B Project Budget \ \90.0.0. ] 4 \dara\UseweAOPROPOSALS \City of Newport Beach \DodProposal 4.23.09.doc REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH UTILITIES DEPARTMENT NEWPORT TERRACE LANDFILL GAS SYSTEM OPERATION, MONITORING AND MAINTENANCE (OM &M) -April 6, 2009 - SECTION 2 —PROPOSAL QUOTATION FORM Name of Contractor: GC Environmental, Inc. Street Address: 1230 N. Jefferson Street, Suite J In the City of: Anaheim County of: Orange State of California Zip Code: 92807 Phone No: (714) 632 -9969 Bid Item Description Quantities Total Price Item M No L Routine O &M Services Monitoring Pursuant to Regulations and as described in the OM &M $37,000.00 Plan, Other Monitoring and Maintenance Parameters and Reporting LS (See attached (as specified in RFP Section 1 -F and attached O &M Manual), (Annual) cost estimate) exclusive of laboratory analysis 2. Laboratory Analysis Provide unit cost for laboratory analyses of air /gas samples, a) $90.00 including Unit price a) Total Gaseous Non - Methane Organics (TGNMOs) (12 /yr) b) $275.00 b) Rule 1150.1 toxic Air Contaminants (TACs) (281yr) 3. Landfill Gas Source Test Unit price $7,762.00 4. Carbon Change -Out Provide lump sum costs for replacement of carbon adsorption media: a) $4,755.00 a) for a single vessel LS b) for two vessels simultaneously b) $$6,538.00 5. Sulfa -Treat Change -Out Provide unit cost for replacement of Sulfa -Treat media. Unit price $6,126.00 6. Non - Routine Services and Emergency Response Attach Rate Provide rate schedule for T &M work, including labor and equipment T &M Schedule rates Signature of Bidder /c_:c.- .__, , !i�' -r Date: 4/29/09 - Proposals due by 4 PM on Thursday, April 30, 2009 (Fax to (949) 646 -5204 or email to kceballos( city.newport- beach.ca.us) NEWPORT TERRACE LANDFILL O &M PROPOSAL COST ESTIMATE DATE: 27- Apr -09 WORK TASK BILLING RATE PRINC PROF. PROJ ENGR. SR. TECH. CLER MATL TOOL TRUCK SUB TOTAL 151 114 62 51 $ $ $ 1.00 MONTHLY MONITORING 1.01 MONITOR 15 EXTRACTION WELLS 4.5 150.00 45.00 $474.00 1.02 MONITORING 4 H2S WELLS 1.0 60.00 $122.00 1.03 MONITOR 83 MONITORING PROBES 12.5 150.00 45.00 $970.00 1.04 MONITOR LFG TREATMENT SYSTEM INLETIOUTLET 0.5 $31.00 _ 1.05 MONITOR SULFA -TREAT SYSTEM EXHAUST 0.5 15.00 $46.00 1.06 SAMPLE CARBON ADSORBER INLETIOUTLET 1.0 40.00 50.00 $152.00 1.07 MONITOR CARBON ADSORBER OULET 0.5 125.00 $156.00 SUB- TOTALS 0.0 0.0 20.5 0.0 $115.00 $475.00 $90.00 $1,951.00 2.00 1 2.01 SAMPLE 1 PROBE WITH HIGHEST CONCENTRATION 0 0 0.5 0 20.00 0 0 $51.00 SUB- TOTALS 0.0 0.0 0.5 0.0 $20.00 0.0 0.0 $51.00 3.00 MONTHLY MAINTENANCE 3.01 MONITOR 4 CONDENSATE SUMPS 0 O 1.0 0 0 0 0 $62.00 3.02 MAINTAIN TREATMENT SYSTEM 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 $62.00 3.03 SWITCH BLOWERS 0 0 0.5 0 0 0 0 $31.00 3.04 DOWNLOAD FLOW METER DATA 0 0 0.5 0 0 0 0 $31.00 SUB - TOTALS 0.0 0.0 3.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 $186.00 4. 0 M MONTHLY REPORTING 4.01 ALL MONITORING ACTIVITIES TO CITY. NCA. LEA 2.0 1.5 0 1.5 0 0 0 $549.50 SUB - TOTALS 2.0 1.5 0.0 1.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 $549.50 5,00 1 QUARTERLY PORTING 5.01 1 RULE 1150.1 REPORT TO SCAOMD 3.0 2.5 0 2.5 0 0 0 $865.50 SUB - TOTALS 3.0 2.6 0.0 2.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 $865.50 6.00 HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN 6.01 PLAN PREPARATION 4.0 3.0 0 3.0 0 0 0 $1.099.00 SUB - TOTALS 4.0 3.0 0.0 3.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 $1,099.00 11 1 ANNUALLY T TAL 40.011 31.011 284.0 31.011 1460.(Ij 5700.01 1080.0 37,000.00 ATTACHMENT C Rate Schedule \ \90.0. 0.14 \daU\O0 rvcAOPROPOSALS1City of Newport Beach \Dm \Proposal- 4.23.09.doc GC ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. - BASIS OF CHARGES Effective January 1, 2009 (Good until December 31, 2009) 1. Listed herein are typical prices for services most frequently performed by GC Environmental, Inc. Prices for other services not listed will be given upon request. 2. Invoices will be issued on a monthly basis, or upon completion of a project, whichever is sooner. The net cash amount of this invoice is payable within 30 days of receipt and approval of the invoice. 3. For hourly workers, time worked in excess of eight hours per day and weekend work will be charged at 1.5 times the hourly rate. 4. Per Diem will be charged at a rate of $75 per day per person or expenses plus 15 %, whichever is greater. Per Diem will be charged for all projects in excess of 50 miles from the GC Environmental, Inc. office. 5. Outside services will include a 15% markup unless otherwise noted. 6. We are protected by Worker's Compensation Insurance, and will furnish certificates thereof upon request. We assume the risk of damage to our own supplies and equipment. If your contract or purchase order places greater responsibilities upon us or requires further insurance coverage, GCE will, when specifically directed by you, take out additional insurance (if procurable) to protect us at your expense, but we shall not be responsible for property damage from any cause, including fire and explosion, beyond the amounts of coverage of our insurance. 7. All environmental samples may be returned to clients at GC Environmental, Inc: s discretion 30 days after submission of final report, unless prior arrangements are made. 8. Proper disposal or handling of soil boring cuttings, well development and purge waters, decontamination solutions, and other contaminated/potentially contaminated materials is the responsibility of the client. GC Environmental, Inc. can provide containers for on -site containment and can advise the client regarding proper handling procedures. 9. Expert witness, depositions and testimony at two times the regular fee. RATE SCHEDULE PrincipalProfessional ........................................................................................ ............................... ...........................$151 Senior Professional/Project Manager ................................................................. ............................... ............................138 Registered Project Professional .......................................................................... ............................... ............................123 ProjectProfessional ............................................................................................. ............................... ............................114 StaffProfessional..... ....... ................. ............. ...... - ... __ ............................................................ ........ ......................... 103 Professional......................................................................................................................................... .............................91 AssistantProfessional ......................................................................................................................... .............................79 Designer............................................................................................................................................... .............................70 Senior Technician/Field Engineer ...................................................................................................... .............................62 Technician........................................................................................................................................... .............................54 WordProcessing/Clerical ................................................................................................................... .............................51 EngineeringAssistant ......................................................................................................................... .............................48 Truckper site visit ............................................................................................................................... .............................45 Insurance — Waiver of Subrogation ......................................................................... .............................3% of Project Cost Copies.................................................................................................................................. ............................... $0.10 each DrawingCopies ................................................................................................................... ............................... $2.50 each Communication & Computer Fee at 2% of Labor ......................................................................... ............................... 2% Equipment GEM 500 Gas Monitoring Equipment ................................................................................. ............................... $150 /day RKIEagle Equipment .................................................... ......... ... .... ......................................................................... $85 /day OVAEquipment .... ..... ................ ... ....... - ... .............. ... ..... ............................................. .......................................... $85 /day PIDEquipment ............................................................................................................... ............................... $125 /day PumpTray /Sampling Equipment ..................................................................................... ............................... $50 /day TSIEquipment ...................................................................................................................... ............................... $100 /day WaterLevel Meter ............................................................. ... ...................................................... .... ... .... ... .............. $25 /day DraegerHandheld ....................... ............................................................................ .............. ................................. $55 /day WeatherStation ..................................................................................................................... ............................... $125 /day Ambient Air Sampling Equipment ( upgradient/ downgradient) .......................................... ............................... $100 /day 5\Bluefinldam\OS er\OPROPOSALS \City of Newport Bmch \Doc \SubmiARate Schedule 2009.doc Copyright 02009 — CC Environmental, In. All Rights Reserved EXHIBIT D SCS ENGINEERS - INTERNATIONAL, LLC AMENDMENT NO. 5 AMENDMENT NO. FIVE TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SCS ENGINEERS, INTERNATIONAL, LLC FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR NEWPORT TERRACE LANDFILL GAS SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS THIS AMENDMENT NO. FIVE TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT, is entered into as of this day of , 2009, by and between the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, 'a Municipal Corporation ( "CITY "), and SCS ENGINEERS INTERNATIONAL, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company whose address is 3900 Kilroy Airport Way, Suite 100, Long Beach, California, 90808 -6816 ( "CONSULTANT "), and is made with reference to the following: RECITALS: A. On December 31, 2006, CITY and CONSULTANT entered into a Professional Services Agreement, hereinafter referred to as "AGREEMENT ", for the selection of qualified construction contractors to bid for the Newport Terrace Landfill Gas System Modifications, hereinafter referred to as "PROJECT'. B. CITY and CONSULTANT have entered into four separate AMENDMENTS of the AGREEMENT, the latest dated January 13, 2009. C. CITY desires to enter into this AMENDMENT NO. FIVE to reflect additional services not included in the AGREEMENT or prior AMENDMENTS and to extend the term of the AGREEMENT to June 30, 2009. D. CITY desires to.compensate CONSULTANT for additional professional services needed for PROJECT. E. CITY and CONSULTANT mutually desire to amend AGREEMENT, hereinafter referred to as "AMENDMENT NO. FIVE" as provided here below. NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between.the undersigned parties as follows: 1. In addition to the services to be provided pursuant to the AGREEMENT and prior AMENDMENTS, CONSULTANT shall diligently perform all the services described in AMENDMENT NO. FIVE, including, but not limited to, all work set forth in the Scope of Services attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference. The City may elect to delete certain tasks of the Scope of Services at its sole discretion. 2. City shall pay Consultant for the services on a time and expense not -to- exceed basis in accordance with the provisions of this Section and the Schedule of Billing Rates attached to the AGREEMENT. Consultant's compensation for all work performed in accordance with this AMENDMENT NO. FIVE, including all reimbursable items and subconsultant fees, shall not exceed Eleven Thousand Dollars and no /100 ($11,000.00) without prior written authorization from City. 3. The term of the AGREEMENT shall be extended to August 31, 2009. 4. Except as expressly modified herein, all other provisions, terms, and covenants set forth in AGREEMENT shall remain unchanged and shall be in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this AMENDMENT NO. FIVE on the date first above written. APPROV D AS TO FORM: By- Mynette D. Beauchamp Assistant City Attorney for the City of Newport Beach ATTEST: By: Leilani Brown, City Clerk for the City of Newport Beach Attachment: Exhibit A — Scope of Services CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, A Municipal Corporation Edward D. Selich Mayor for the City of Newport Beach SCS ENGINEERS INTERNATIONAL, LLC 0 Mark Beizer, Senior Vice President Curtis Jang Vice President/Chief Financial Officer Environmental Consultants and Contractors May 20, 2009 File No. 01201221.08 Mr. Gail Pickart, PE City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915 3900 Kilroy Airport Way 562 426 -9544 Suite 100 FAX s62427-0805 Long Beach, CA 90806 -6816 www.scsenglneers.com Subject: Proposal for Extension on Initial Operations Contract, Newport Terrace Dear Mr. Pickart: This letter constitutes a proposal for SCS Engineers (SCS) to assist the City of Newport Beach by continuing our operation of the newly- upgraded landfill gas system the Newport Terrace Condominiums. The system has been operating since April 2008 and was formally accepted by the City on May 28, 2008. Since then SCS has been supervising and staffing system operation under Amendments Nos. 3 and 4 to our contract. Those scopes envisioned our operating the system for through March 31, 2009 at a combined authorization of $98,925.00. It appears at this time that the city wilt have its new long -term O &M contractor on board starting July 1, in effect about three additional months beyond what was contemplated in the last amendment. You have requested that SCS submit a proposal to the city to extend our current contract and add sufficient fees to cover us through June 30, 2009. For your information, our costs billed to the city under Amendments 3 and 4 have totaled $91,932.01 through April 30 (i.e., a balance of $6,992.99). We expect to exceed our budget before the end of May. SCOPE OF WORK SCS proposes to continue our operational oversight, and perform the following activities: • Perform monitoring of migration probes. • Perform monitoring of system operational parameters (applied vacuum at wells, total system flow and applied vacuums). Adjust extraction well flows and vacuum distribution in response to probe readings. • Visual and mechanical inspection of system components (carbon vessels, flame arrestors, blowers, condensate traps, control panel and station metering, et. al.). Perform periodic maintenance (e.g., change compressor oil). Routinely perform field instrument monitoring of NMOCs and sulfur removal at the inlet and outlets of the treatment units. Offices Nationwide a Mr. Gail Pickart May 20, 2009 Page 2 • Perform lab analysis of gas samples from treatment system inlet and outlet (required per conditions of AQMb Permit). • Monitor operation of automated condensate management system (pneumatic sumps, pumps). • Liaison and reporting monitoring results to regulators (LEA, AQMb) We also expect to continue to provide assistance toward bringing the new contractor on board. We expect to work with the new contractor during a transition phase in June, provide them with additional historical documentation and site information, as well as conduct on -site training (so that they will be familiar with the mechanical system and the setting). We estimate the additional budget, beyond the current balance, necessary to cover our services through June 30 to be $11,000.00. (Note: this amount includes lab work for April as well as May and June -- April has not yet been billed. It also includes an allowance of $1500 to cover the change -out of the motor heaters that you have been discussing with Steve Croasdale; this may have to be adjusted pending upcoming meeting). If this proposal is acceptable, we assume the City will process the appropriate contract amendment. We look forward to our continuing relationship with the City of Newport Beach. If you have any questions about this proposal, please call the undersigned. Sincerely, Senior Vice President SCS ENGINEERS Attachments City of Newport Beach BUDGET AMENDMENT 2008 -09 EFFECT ON BUDGETARY FUND BALANCE: Increase Revenue Estimates Pq Increase Expenditure Appropriations AND Transfer Budget Appropriations SOURCE: from existing budget appropriations from additional estimated revenues PX from unappropriated fund balance EXPLANATION: NO. BA- 09BA -068 AMOUNT: $11,000.00 Increase in Budgetary Fund Balance Decrease in Budgetary Fund Balance No effect on Budgetary Fund Balance This budget amendment is requested to provide for the following: To increase expenditure appropriations from Environmental Fund unappropriated fund balance to fund operating maintenance, and monitoring costs associated with the Newport Terrace Landfill Gas Control System. ACCOUNTING ENTRY: BUDGETARY FUND BALANCE Fund 292 REVENUE ESTIMATES (3601) Fund /Division Account Description 3605 Environmental Fund - Fund Balance Account Description EXPENDITURE APPROPRIATIONS (3603) Description Division Number 3155 Environmental Liability Account Number 8080 Services: Professional & Technical Division Number Account Number Division Number Account Number Division Number Account Number Signed: Signed: Signed: F rovoal: Adminis f tive Services ministrative App val: City Manager City Council Approval: City Clerk Amount Debit Credit $11,000.00 Automatic $11,000.00 Date