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E-7. (City Council) Property Acquisition For Goldenwest Street Right-Of-Wav Widenin
AP No. 110-210-02 - Barton Kubelka/Harbor Bank/John Snyder - Approval Of Escrow
Instructions - Acceptance Of Deed - w/o Goldenwest Street - s/o Ellis Avenue
(650.80) - 1. Approve the Acquisition of AP No. 110-210-02, property located west of
Goldenwest Street, south of Ellis Avenue; 2. Authorize approval of the Escrow
Instructions; and Accept the attached Easement Deed for the parcel described herein
and authorize acceptance by the City Clerk with recording to follow through indicated
escrow company. Submitted by the Administrative Services Director
[Approved 7-0]
E-8. (City Council) 1996/97 Annual Report - Huntinaton Beach Auto Dealer Business
Improvement District And Resolution Of Intention No. 97-58 To Levy An Annual
Assessment For Fiscal Year 1997/98 - Public Hearing Scheduled For
September 15, 1997 (460.30) - 1. Approve the Huntington Beach Auto Dealers
Business Improvement District Annual Report for fiscal year 1996/97; 2. Adopt City
Council Resolution No. 97-58 - "A Resolution of the City of Huntington Beach Declaring
its Intention to Levy an Annual Assessment for Fiscal Year 1997-98 to Fund
Improvements Within the Huntington Beach Auto Dealers Business Improvement
District.'; and 3. Direct the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing to be held on
September 15, 1997 and send copies of the Resolution, Business Improvement District
Boundary Map (BID), and assessment formula to each business to be assessed.
Submitted by the Economic Development Director
`Approved 7-0]
E-9. (City Council) Contract Award To Utility Services Associates For Leak Detection
Survey - Water Master Plan Implementation Project & Approval Of Consultant
Professional Liability Coverage With $500,000 Limit (600.10) - 1. Approve staff's
selection of Utility Services Associates (USA) to perform the work as outlined in the
Request for Proposals for Professional Consulting Services, dated April 1997;
Professional Services Contract Between the City of Huntington Beach and Utility
Services Associates for Leak Detection Survey and Final Report, 2. Authorize the
Public Works Director to expend $83,165 to cover contract costs of $72,317,
estimated contingency of $7,232, and supplemental expenditures of $3,616; and
3. Approve Consultant Professional Liability Coverage with a $500,000 limit.
Submitted by the Public Works Director
[Approved 7-0]
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CITY OF HI. NTINGTON BEACH
2000 MAIN STREET
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
CONNIE BROCKWAY
CITY CLERK
CALIFORNIA 92648
CITY CLERK LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL REGARDING ITEM APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVED ITEM
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ATTENTION:
DEPARTMENT::
REGARDING:
See Attached Action Agenda Item — g Date of Approval
Enclosed For Your Records Is An Executed Copy Of The Above Referenced Item For Your Records.
Connie Brockway
City Clerk
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City Cler 's Signature
Council Meeting Date: Council Meeting
Department ID Number: 97-058
August 18, 1997
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
SUBMITTED BY: MICHAEL T. UBERUAGA, City Administrator
PREPARED BY: LES M. JONES II, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Contract Award of Leak Detection Survey - a er Master Plan
Implementation Project
Statement of Issue, Funding Source, Recommended Action, Alternative Action(s), Analysis,
Environmental Status, Attachment(s)
Statement of Issue:
The City needs to enter into agreement with a professional consultant to perform Leak
Detection Survey of the city's domestic water distribution network.
Funding Source: Sufficient City funds are budgeted and available in the Water Facilities
Master Plan, account number E-EX-PW-9-33-3-90.
Recommended Action:
Motion to,
1. Approve staff's selection of Utility Services Associates (USA) to perform the work as
outlined in the Request for Proposals for Professional Consulting Services, dated April
1997;
2. Authorize the Director of Public Works to expend $83,165 to cover contract costs of
$72,317, estimated contingency of $7,232, and supplemental expenditures of $3,616.
3. Approve Consultant Professional Liability Coverage with a $500,000 limit.
Alternative Action(s):
Deny approval of the agreement and forego the leak detection survey.
*QUEST FOR COUNCIL ACION
MEETING DATE: Council Meeting
Analysis:
DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: 97-058
The City of Huntington Beach water distribution system is made up of approximately 535 miles of water
main with .nearly 50,000 service connections. The material type of main line pipe distribution, is
approximately 94% asbestos cement and 6% metallic.. The average daily production is 32 million
gallons per day. The estimated total unaccounted for water loss is approximately 9%, of which 2% is
estimated to be water loss due to leakage. The City of Huntington Beach, Public Works Engineering
Division, solicited proposals for a leak detection survey of the entire Water Main Distribution System.
The information complied from the survey will be used to schedule and undertake leak repairs for
reduction of annual water loss.
On April 16, 1997, staff mailed Request for Proposals (RFP) to five qualified leak detection consultants.
On May 6, 1997, three of the five consultants responded to the RFP and submitted a proposal: Heath
Consultants, Utility Services Associates, and Consumers Applied -Technologies.
A three member committee evaluated the proposals on the basis of understanding the project and
services requested,- technical approach, qualifications and experience, and responsiveness. As a
result, staff recommends the selection of Utility Services Associates.
The selected Consultant shall provide all services necessary to detect and pinpoint the leaks in the
water distribution system including mains, valves, and hydrants using electronic sonic leak correlation
detection -instruments designed for this purpose and to provide the specialized sensitive electronic
detection equipment and skilled operator required to effectively and efficiently perform the leak
survey. The selected consultant also will furnish to the City a sketch showing location of each leak,
within ±3' accuracy discovered on a daily basis and to provide a final report as described in the
scope of services.
The work associated with this contract entails the use of highly sophisticated equipment to survey an
existing water distribution system. General Liability, Professional Liability and Worker Compensation
Insurance is in full compliance with the provisions and requirements addressed in the City's RFP, dated
April 1997. At the time of RFP issuance, changes were occurring with City Insurance Requirements.
The City had not yet adopted its Insurance Resolution. It wasn't until July 7, 1997, that the City Council
passed'and adopted the Insurance Resolution. The new resolution requires $1,000,000 (minimum)
Professional Liability _Coverage per claim. Unfortunately, this doubles the coverage requirement
identified in the RFP and in turn, doubles the premium for coverage. In this case, the cost is an
additional $5,400to the City with no substantial increase in benefit. The claims exposure to
Professional Liability, in this contract, is minimal. The real potential is in General Liability, which meets
all requirements of the new resolution. Both the Risk Manager and City Attorney have approved this
request for insurance requirements waiver. The approved insurance waiver application is attached
for reference.
Environmental Status:
Exempt.
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*QUEST FOR COUNCIL ACT&
MEETING DATE: Council Meeting DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: 97-058
Attachment(s):
1. Consultant Agreement
2. Consultant Proposal & Fee
3. Approved Certificates of Insurance
4. Approved Insurance Waiver Application
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AND UTILITY SERVICES
ASSOCIATES FOR LEAK DETECTION SURVEY AND FINAL REPORT
Table of Contents
WorkStatement................................................................................................... 1
CityStaff Assistance............................................................................................. 2
Time of Performance............................................................................................ 2
Compensation....................................................................................................... 4
ExtraWork.......................................................................................................... 2
Methodof Payment.............................................................................................. 2
Disposition of Plans, Estimates and Other Documents ........................................... 4
Indemnification and Hold Harmless....................................................................... 4
Workers' Compensation........................................................................................ 5
Insurance.............................................................................................................. 5
Certificates of Insurance...................................................................................... 6
Independent Contractor....................................................................................... 7
Termination of Agreement..............................................................
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Assignment and Subcontracting........................................................................... 7
Copyrights/Patents............................ :................................................................... 7
City Employees and Officials ................................................. ............ 8
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Notices................................................................................................................ 7
Immigration......................................................................................................... 8
Legal Services Subcontracting Prohibited............................................................ 8
AttorneyFees...................................................................................................... 9
Entirety............................................................................................................... 9
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AND UTILITY SERVICES
ASSOCIATES FOR LEAK DETECTION SURVEY AND FINAL REPORT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 18 t h day of
AUGUST- ; 1997, by and between the City of Huntington Beach, a municipal
corporation of the State of California, hereinafter referred to as "CITY", and UTILITY
SERVICES ASSOCIATES, a Washington corporation, hereinafter referred to as
"CONSULTANT."
WHEREAS, CITY desires to engage the services of a consultant for a leak detection
survey and final report on the entire Water Main Distribution System, in the City of Huntington
Beach; and
Pursuant to documentation on file in the office of the City Clerk, the provisions of HBMC
Chapter 3.03 relating to procurement of professional service contracts has been complied with;
and
CONSULTANT has been selected to perform said services,
NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed by CITY and CONSULTANT as follows:
WORK STATEMENT
CONSULTANT shall provide all services as described in the Request for
Proposal, and CONSULTANT's proposal dated May 5, 1997 (hereinafter referred to as Exhibit
"A"), which is attached hereto and incorporated into this Agreement by this reference. Said
services shall sometimes hereinafter be referred to as "PROJECT."
CONSULTANT hereby designates Steve Hancy, who shall represent it and be its sole
contact and agent in all consultations with CITY during the performance of this Agreement.
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2. CITY STAFF ASSISTANCE
CITY shall assign a staff coordinator to work directly with CONSULTANT in the
performance of this Agreement.
3. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
Time is of the essence of this Agreement. The services of the CONSULTANT are
to commence as soon as practicable after the execution of this Agreement and all tasks specified .
in Exhibit "A" shall be completed no later than fifty-five (55) days from the date of this
Agreement. These times may be extended with the written.permission of the CITY. The time for
performance of the tasks identified in Exhibit "A" are generally to be shown in the Scope of
Services on the Work Program/Project Schedule. This schedule may be amended to benefit the
PROJECT if mutually agreed by the CITY and CONSULTANT.
4. COMPENSATION
In consideration of the performance of the services described herein, CITY agrees
to pay CONSULTANT a fee not to exceed Seventy -Two Thousand Three Hundred Sixteen
Dollars ($72,316.00).
5. EXTRA WORK
In the event CITY requires additional services not included in Exhibit "A," or
changes in the scope of services described in Exhibit "A," CONSULTANT will undertake such
work after receiving written authorization from CITY. Additional compensation for such extra
work shall be allowed only if the prior written approval of CITY is obtained.
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6. METHOD OF PAYMENT
A. CONSULTANT shall be entitled to progress payments toward the fixed
fee set forth herein in accordance with the progress and payment schedules set forth in
'Exhibit "A".
B. Delivery of work product: A copy of every technical memo and report
prepared by CONSULTANT shall be submitted to the CITY to demonstrate progress toward
completion of tasks. In the event CITY rejects or has comments on any such product, CITY shall
identify specific requirements for satisfactory completion. Any such product which has not been
formally accepted or rejected by CITY shall be deemed accepted.
C. The CONSULTANT shall submit to the CITY an invoice for each progress
payment due. Such invoice shall:
1) Reference this Agreement;
2) Describe the services performed;
3) Show the total amount of the payment due;
4) Include a certification by a principal member of the
CONSULTANT's firm that the work has been performed in accordance with the
provisions of this Agreement; and
completed.
5) For all payments include an estimate of the percentage of work
Upon submission of any such invoice, if CITY is satisfied that
CONSULTANT is making satisfactory progress toward completion of tasks in accordance with
this Agreement, CITY shall promptly approve the invoice, in which event payment shall be made
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within thirty (30) days of receipt of the invoice by CITY. Such approval shall not be
unreasonably withheld. If the CITY does not approve an invoice, CITY shall notify
CONSULTANT in writing of the reasons for non -approval, within seven (7) calendar days of
receipvof the invoice, and the schedule of performance set forth in Exhibit "A" shall be suspended
until the parties agree that past performance by CONSULTANT is in, or has been brought into
compliance, or until this Agreement is terminated as provided herein.
D. Any billings for extra work or additional services authorized by CITY shall
be invoiced separately to the CITY. Such invoice shall contain all of the information required
above, and in addition shall list the hours expended and hourly rate charged for such time. Such
invoices shall be approved by CITY if the work performed is 'in accordance with the extra work
or additional services requested, and if CITY is satisfied that the statement of hours worked and
costs incurred is accurate. Such approval shall not be. unreasonably withheld. Any dispute
between the parties concerning payment of such an invoice shall be treated as separate and apart
from the ongoing performance of the remainder of this Agreement.
7. DISPOSITION OF PLANS, ESTIMATES AND OTHER DOCUMENTS
CONSULTANT agrees that all materials prepared hereunder, including all original
drawings, designs, reports, both field and office notices, calculations, maps and other documents,
shall be turned over to CITY upon termination of this Agreement or upon PROJECT completion,
whichever shall occur first. In the event this Agreement is terminated, said materials may be used
by CITY in the completion of PROJECT or as it otherwise sees fit. Title to said materials shall
pass to the CITY upon payment of fees determined to be earned by CONSULTANT to the point
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of termination or completion of the PROJECT, whichever is applicable. CONSULTANT shall be
entitled to retain copies of all data prepared hereunder.
8. INDEMNIFICATION. DEFENSE. HOLD HARMLESS
CONSULTANT shall protect, defend, indemnify and save and hold harmless City,
its officers, officials, and employees, and agents from and against any and all liability, loss,
damage, expenses, costs (including without limitation costs and fees 'of litigation of every nature)
arising out of or in connection with CONSULTANT's performance.of this agreement or its failure
to comply with any of its obligations contained in the agreement by Professional Services
Contractors, its officers, agents or employees except such loss or damage which was caused by
the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the CITY.
9. WORKERS COMPENSATION
CONSULTANT shall comply with all of the provisions of the Workers
Compensation Insurance and Safety Acts of the State of California, the applicable provisions of
the California Labor Code and all amendments thereto; and all similar state or federal acts or laws
applicable; and shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless CITY from and against all claims,
demands, payments, suits, actions, proceedings and judgments of every nature and description,
including attorney fees and costs presented, brought or recovered against CITY, for or on
account of any liability under any of said acts which may be incurred by reason of any work to be
performed by CONSULTANT under this Agreement.
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CONSULTANT shall obtain and furnish evidence to CITY of maintenance of
statutory workers compensation insurance and employers liability in an amount of not less than
$100,000 bodily injury by accident, each occurrence, $100,000 bodily injury by disease, each
employee, and $250,000 bodily injury by disease, policy limit.
10. INSURANCE
In addition to the workers compensation insurance and CONSULTANT's
covenant to indemnify.CITY, CONSULTANT shall obtain and furnish to CITY the following
insurance policies covering the PROJECT:
A. General Liability Insurance
A policy of general public liability insurance, including motor vehicle coverage.
Said policy shall indemnify CONSULTANT, its officers, agents and employees, while acting
within the scope of their duties, against any and all claims of arising out of or in connection with
the PROJECT, and shall provide coverage in not less than the following amount: combined single
limit bodily injury and property damage, including products/completed operations liability and
blanket contractual liability, of $1,000,000 per occurrence. If coverage is provided under a form
which includes a designated general aggregate limit, the aggregate limit must be no less than
$1,000,000. Said policy shall name CITY, its officers, and employees as Additional Insureds, and
shall specifically provide that any other insurance coverage which may be applicable to the
PROJECT shall be deemed excess coverage and that CONSULTANT's insurance shall be
primary.
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B. Professional Liability Insurance.
CONSULTANT shall acquire a professional liability insurance policy covering the
work performed by it hereunder. Said policy shall provide coverage for CONSULTANT's
professional liability in an amount not less than $500,000 per claim. A claims made policy shall be
acceptable.
11. CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE; ADDITIONAL INSURED
ENDORSEMENTS
Prior to commencing performance of the work hereunder, CONSULTANT shall
furnish to CITY certificates of insurance subject to approval of the City Attorney evidencing the
foregoing insurance coverages as required by this Agreement; said certificates shall provide the
name and policy number of each carrier and policy; and shall state that the policy is currently in
force.
CONSULTANT shall maintain the foregoing insurance coverages in force until the
work under this Agreement is fully completed and accepted by CITY.
The requirement for carrying the foregoing insurance coverages shall not derogate
from the provisions for indemnification of CITY by CONSULTANT under the Agreement.
CITY or its representative shall at all times have the right to demand the original or a copy of all
said policies of insurance. CONSULTANT shall pay, in a prompt and timely manner, the
premiums on all insurance hereinabove required.
12. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
CONSULTANT is, and shall be, acting at all times in the performance of this
Agreement as an independent contractor. CONSULTANT shall secure at its expense, and be
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responsible for any and all payment of all taxes, social security, state disability insurance
compensation, unemployment compensation and other payroll deductions for CONSULTANT
and its officers, agents and employees and all business licenses, if any, in connection with the
services to be performed hereunder.
13. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
All work required hereunder shall be performed in a good and workmanlike
manner. CITY may terminate CONSULTANT's services hereunder at any time with or without
cause, and whether or not PROJECT is fully complete. Any termination of this Agreement by
CITY shall be made in writing, notice of which shall be delivered to CONSULTANT as provided
herein.
14. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING
This Agreement is a personal service contract and the supervisory work hereunder
shall not be delegated by CONSULTANT to any other person or entity without the consent of
CITY.
15. COPYRIGHTS/PATENTS
CITY shall own all rights to any patent or copyright on any work, item or material
produced as a result of this Agreement.
16. CITY EMPLOYEES AND OFFICIALS
CONSULTANT shall employ no CITY official nor any regular CITY employee in
the work performed pursuant to this Agreement. No officer or employee of CITY shall have any
financial interest in this Agreement in violation of the applicable provisions of the California
Government Code.
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17. NOTICES
Any notice or special instructions required to be given in writing under this
Agreement shall be given either by personal delivery to CONSULTANT's agent (as designated in
Sectional hereinabove) or to CITY's Director of Public Works as the situation shall warrant, or by
enclosing the same in a sealed envelope, postage prepaid, and depositing the same in the United
States Postal Service, addressed as follows:
TO CITY:
Director of Public Works
City of Huntington Beach
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
18. IMMIGRATION
TO CONSULTANT:
Steve Hancy, Project Manager
Utility Services Associates
10013 Martin Luther King Jr. Way South
Seattle, WA 98178
CONSULTANT shall be responsible for full compliance with the immigration and
naturalization laws of the United States and shall, in particular, comply with the provisions of the
United States Code regarding employment verification.
19. LEGAL SERVICES SUBCONTRACTING PROHIBITED
CONSULTANT and CITY agree that CITY is not liable for payment of any
subcontractor work involving legal services, and that such legal services are expressly outside the
scope of services contemplated hereunder. CONSULTANT understands that pursuant to
Huntington Beach City Charter Section 309, the City Attorney is the exclusive legal counsel for
CITY; and CITY shall not be liable for payment of any legal services expenses incurred by
CONSULTANT.
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20, ATTORNEY'S FEES
In the event suit is brought by either party to enforce the terms and provisions of
this agreement or to secure the performance hereof, each party shall bear its own attorney's fees.
2-1. ENTIRETY
The foregoing, and Exhibit "A": attached hereto, set forth the entire Agreement
between the parties.
IN WITNESS 'WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed
by and through their authorized offices the day, month and year first above written.
UTILITY SERVICES -ASSOCIATES:
President
By:
print name
ITS: (circle ate)j Secreta Chief Financial
Officer/Asst. Secretary - Treasurer
VIEWED AND APPROVED:
City Administrator
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, A
municipal corporation of the State of
California
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk 9 97
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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INITIA D AND APPROVED.
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CONFIDENTIAL RECORDS
Pursuant to Government Code 6245B b.
Attorney -Client Privilege
Date 8f 7/97
Title Utility Services Agreeme.rit, In-surance. Modification
Number
Second by 76—' AA-z--rL
Vote by
Signatu e ' d
Jennifer McGrath
Sign
Sign
Motion Passed
Yes �No
Yes No
Yes No
Motion Failed
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EXHIBIT H
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH41
APPLICATION FOR INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS WAIVER. OR MODIFICATION
1. Namefritle Department of Requesting Staff Member Dduglas Stack/Associate Civil. Engineer
2. Date of Request 7 / 10 /9 7
3. Description of work to be performed Professional ..Services —.Leak Detection Survey
-of the City's Domestic Water Distribution System.
4. Length of Contract 55 Days
5. Type of Insurance Waiver or Modification Requested: Professional Li ability
(a) Limits: $ 500 , 000 (b) Coverage
6. Reason for Request for Waiver or Reduction of Limits RFP for services was issued prior
to the adoption of the City Insurance Resolution and change (increase)
in insurance limit amount.
7. Identify the risks to the City if this request for waiver or modifications granted .
No identifiable increase. in risk.
(This section to be completed by the Risk Manager).
Recommendation:
Approve Deny Risk Manager's Signature/Date 6 /2/
(This section to be completed by the City Attorney)
Recommendation:
Approve Deny City Attorney's Signature/Dat
Settlement Committee app [is] not] required for this waiver. If Settlement Committee approval is required,
submit form to City Attorn ice to be placed on the agenda. Recommendation: Approved Deny .
City Council approval [is] [is not] required for this waiver. If City Council approval is required,. attach this form to the
RCA after consideration by the Settlement Committee.
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DATE (MM/DD/YY)...
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PRODUCER THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION
ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE
Hurley, Atkins & Stewart, Inc. HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR
1800 Ninth Ave., Suite 1500 ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW.
Seattle WA 98101 COMPANIES AFFORDING COVERAGE
Diana Phillips COMPANY
Pnonallo. 206-682-5656 Fax No. A Transportation Insurance Co
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THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD
INDICATED, NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS,
EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
CO
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TYPE OF INSURANCE
POLICY NUMBER
POLICY EFFECTIVE
DATE (MM/DD/YY)
POLICY EXPIRATION
DATE (MM/DD/YY)
LIMITS
GENERAL
LIABILITY
GENERAL AGGREGATE
$ 1,000,000
A
X
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
506541429
09/01/96
09/01/97
PRODUCTS - COMP/OPAGG
$1,000,000
CLAIMS MADE 7 OCCUR
PERSONAL & ADV INJURY
$ 1, 000, 000
X
EACH OCCURRENCE
$ 1, 000, 000 .
OWNER'S &CONTRACTOR'S PROT
X
FIRE DAMAGE (Any one fire)
$ 50,000
WA Stop Gap
X
Per Project Agg .
MED EXP (Any one personl
$ 51000
B
AUTOMOBILE
LIABILITY
ANY AUTO
906541430.
09/01/96
09/01/97
COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT
$ 1,000,000
X
BODILY INJURY
(Per person)
$
ALL OWNED AUTOS
SCHEDULED AUTOS
X
BODILY INJURY
(Per accident)
$
HIRED AUTOS
NON -OWNED AUTOS
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PROPERTY DAMAGE
$
GARAGE LIABILITY
AUTO ONLY - EA ACCIDENT
$
OTHER THAN AUTO ONLY:
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ANY AUTO
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EACH OCCURRENCE
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DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONS/VEHICL L S
Re: All oq QQrations of the Named Insured
he certificate holder is added as an additional insured with respects their
nterest in work performed by the Named Insured on the above project.
Per CG2010.
CER7IFIGAT� HOLDER CANCELLATION .
HUNCI -1 SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE
EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUING COMPANY WILL�MAIL
3 0 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT,
City of Huntington Beach
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Proposal For
Professional _Consulting Services
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Leak Detection Survey and Final Report
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City Of Huntington Beach
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Prepared by:
Utility Services Associates
10013 Martin Luther King Jr Way South
Seattle, Washington 98178
Proposal Dated:
May 5, 1997
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Scope of Services
2. Qualifications
3. Project Team
4. Project Schedule
5. Statement of Offer
6. Appendices
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
Scope of Services
I. General
Utility Services Associates (hereafter referred to as U.S.A.) surveys for and pinpoints water leaks
using the latest in leak detection technology available. We use a sonic leak detection sound
' amplification instrument in conjunction with a sensitive transducer. We use various sophisticated
equipment from correlators down to ground microphones (refer to Equipment Section for details). We
utilize pipe tracing and box locating equipment with each mobile unit. Our equipment is operated by
' trained experienced professionals. A detailed report of leak locations, estimated GPM loss, and area
covered is supplied daily. A final report will be provided on a monthly basis or at the completion of the
project. The report includes: a summary of the project, survey review, area survey sheets with
' observations noted, sheets with data on each individual leak with a drawing of its location, and a
conclusion.
' II. Specifics
A. The first step in our survey will be to review the distribution maps for familiarization of the pipe
' network and available appurtenances (valves, services, hydrants, etc.) to be used as contact points.
B. As the leak survey progresses, U.S.A. will determine the distance that even quiet leak sounds
travel in various pipe materials, pipe sizes, and pressure zones in each area of your system. This will
' be done by slightly turning on fire hydrants, hose bibs, etc., creating a simulated quiet leak sound.
Appurtenances in that area are then checked with a sound amplification instrument to see how far the
simulated leak sound travels, thus determining how often U.S.A. will make contact with appurtenances
' in a given section of our clients water distribution system. (Sound travel is relative to several variables
including type & size of pipe, ground conditions, pressure, etc.)
' C. U.S.A. then conducts a comprehensive survey by making physical contact with all available
main line appurtenances (valves, hydrants, etc.) and selected customer services. U.S.A. uses a sonic
leak detection sound amplification instrument designed for this purpose. (When surveying PVC pipe
lines, U.S.A. will make contact with all available appurtenances.)
D. Contact is then made with pipe appurtenances at intervals no greater than 300 feet where
contact points are available and accessible, or at pre -determined distances as noted in
Paragraph B (whichever distance is less). This allows for even more quiet leaks to be located.
' E. When normal contact points are not available or can not be created within a reasonable
distance, as described in Paragraph D, we will make an attempt to use a sonic ground listening
instrument making physical ground contact at intervals no greater than 6 feet directly over the pipe. If
' conditions do not allow this procedure our Field Technicians will advise Cityof Huntington Beach
personnel at time of project and will detail in the Final Report. If excessive ambient noise precludes
the effectiveness of the ground listening device in an area during daytime hours, we will schedule this
' portion of the survey for night time hours. We will pre -approve these situations with your Utility.
(Ground listening devices are employed when ground cover is pavement, cement or a similar hard
surface.) Direct contact to the main line at intervals outlined in Preparation for Service will result in the
most thorough survey.
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F. When ground cover is not a hard surface, probe rods will be used at 6 feet intervals when
normal contact points are not available (as described in Paragraph D). A sound amplification
instrument with 3VG or greater (volts per "G") transducer is used on probe rods. Probe rods will be
driven into the ground a minimum of 6" directly over the pipe when ground conditions allow.
' G. A detailed report of decibel levels at suspected leak sound locations and observations are
compiled during the survey for reinvestigation and possible pinpointing at a later time. This
' reinvestigation is to increase the speed of the survey and it will eliminate correlating on most false leak
sounds. (i.e.Service Draw).
H. All indications of leaks found during survey will be verified a second time, after which the leak
shall be pinpointed with a computer based leak sound correlator when possible. Pinpointing leak
locations through interpretation of sound intensity, either by ear, decibel metering, or other like
' methods, is not used when contact points are available for use with correlator.
I. The equipment utilized does not normally require valves to be operated during surveying and
' pinpointing. However, on occasion, services or valves may need to be operated to eliminate service
draw noises or to change velocity noise.
' J. The correlator equipment used will have the capability to prompt the operator to input the
variables when different pipe sizes and/or pipe materials are encountered in the same span to be
investigated. This is necessary to insure accuracy of results based on the automatic computation of
' the correct leak sound velocity in leak pinpointing operations. Our correlator has the capability of
correlating up to seven different pipe materials or diameters within the selected span. To insure
effective performance in all field environments encountered in your distribution system (i.e. traffic
noise, draw, pump operation, industrial noise, etc.) the correlator equipment provides 12 multi -range
High and Low Pass filters. Digitally controlled variable band pass filters between 72Hz and 7.1 kHz,
providing up to 53 selectable filter ranges, full operating frequency range (all pass): 10Hz-20kHz.
(FCS C2000) (We will have a correlator on site at all times.)
K. U.S.A. will furnish to the City of Huntington Beach daily leak reports as well as weekly and
montly summaries. Afinal report will be furnished within ten (10) days from end of the project. The
' Final Report includes:
1. Executive Summary showing individually recorded time for, correlating, surveying, and other
' time spent on the project. This summary also includes, footage covered, approximate GPD loss, types
of leaks found, quantity of leaks found, and remarks recommending improvements that may be made
to your distribution system.
2. Survey Review explaining the Procedures and Methods used during this study.
3. Area Survey Reports indicating pipe line areas covered, amount and type of contact points
used, leak sound locations with decibel levels, approximate time spent, and observations of water
system irregularities. A separate survey sheet is used for areas covered with only a ground listening
device or probe rod, indicating ground cover.
4. Leak Reports with a detailed drawing showing each leak location that was pinpointed, the type
of leak found, approximate time spent pinpointing, an estimate of the GPM lost, cover type, if leak
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supplied daily to the City of Huntington Beach when leaks are found.)
L. Whenever the City of Huntington Beach repairs any leak detected by U.S.A. prior to completion
of the field work, U.S.A. shall resurvey that section of the system, to be sure no very quiet leaks were
missed due to an over powering noisy leak sound.
R U.S.A. will furnish a trained field technician, leak detection instruments, and equipment and
' tools to complete the survey and leak pinpointing.
N. U.S.A. will perform their best effort to pinpoint all existing leaks.
' O. Once all leakage has been repaired, U.S.A. personnel will return to the City of Huntington
Beach to re -survey all leak areas. This will be subject to scheduling when we are in the area.
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QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications
Today's complex water systems require professionals who are specialists, and are sensitive to
' the needs of the water purveyor. Utility Services Associates (U.S.A.) works closely with system
personnel, contractors, consultants and other specialists, to create a team of professionals that are
geared to meet a Client's specific needs.
' This document pertains to our qualifications and to request that the City of Huntington Beach
consider U.S.A. to perform Leak detection Services pursuant to the Scope of Service in this proposal.
' U.S.A. specializes in Leak Detection and we are professionals working with other professionals
and manufacturers creating new technology as well as developing new procedures and methods to
' better serve our Industry. We are always searching for new products and concepts making us leaders
in Leak Location. This has given us and the Clients we work with, successes that would not be
possible using only old Leak Detection methods.
' Our staffs qualifications and years of experience, have made U.S.A. one of today's fastest
growing companies in our field.
' We are independent of all equipment manufacturers and therefore are not limited to only one
type of technology. Water system problems vary and therefore the equipment and procedures must
' vary to find the proper solutions.
Our associate membership, involvement in professional organizations and committees, such as
AWWA, NRWA and the AWWA Water Accountability Committee helps U.S.A. stay abreast of
' changing trends in the Industry, allowing U.S.A. to act, not re -act to the problems of our clients.
Our technicians are prepared and equipped for mobilization worldwide. We can work with small
' communities to find a single leak or large cities covering thousands of square miles.
At present we are working on or have completed projects ranging from 1 to 150 workings days.
' U.S.A. has completed hundreds of Leak Detection projects averaging over 3 1/2 miles per day, per
unit, including survey and pinpointing with up to 358 leaks found per project (speed of a survey and
leak quantity is dependent on project size and system condition).
1 We are proud of our record for speed and accuracy with hundreds of communities saving
millions of dollars, and conserving water at the same time. Our customers have been enthusiastic as
' indicated by the letters of recommendation and news clippings enclosed in the references section of
this binder. A list of various references is also enclosed.
' Our Field Technicians are of the highest caliber and best trained in the world. They must
complete comprehensive training courses and go through on the job training before performing a
project independently. They are backed by professional staff with over 60 years combined knowledge
' in the utility business.
In leak detection we perform a comprehensive survey as a standard mode of operation. In mapping
' we provide services ranging from tracking/tracing the Clients lines, through a complete digitized line
map, with the assistance of our experienced Associates.
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' After incorporating in Montana in May of 1987, U.S.A. was acquired by Western Utilities Supply
Company in January of 1994. Our Corporate headquarters is now based in Seattle, WA. U.S.A.
continues to maintain branches in Montana, and California to better serve our inland, West Coast and
Overseas customers. We are an equal opportunity employer and are considered a Small Business by
' Federal Standards.
Dwight Cuthbert, Senior Leak Technician, and Jeff Ruppel, Leak Consultant, will be assigned to
the project. They will be directed by Steve Hancey, Project Manager. Rob Meston will act as Alternate
Project Manager. Following is a brief outline of similar projects in which this Project Team has been
directly involved within the last five (5) years. You will find attached resumes in the "Project Team"
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Examples of Similar Work
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Client
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City of Sacramento, CA
Attn: Roland Pang
Don Powell
5730 24th St., Bldg. #7
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-6229
Project Description
Leak Detection and Pinpointing
Services completed on 769.1 miles
of water distribution lines; $56,851.87;
Completed: 1995
Key Staff
Dwight Cuthbert, Senior Leak
Technician
Jeff Ruppel, Leak Technician
' City of Vancouver, WA Leak Detection and Pinpointing Steve Hancey, Project
Attn: Richard Hoffman Services Multi -year Contract through Manager
Don Powell 1998 totalling more than 600 miles Dwight Cuthbert, Senior Leak
' 5730 24th St., Bldg. #7 to date; $86,802.00; Technician
(360) 696-8243 Estimated completion: 1998 Jeff Ruppel, Leak Technician
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City of Chandler, Az Leak Detection and Pinpointing
Attn: Gilbert Munoz Services Multi -year Contract totalling
200 E. Commonwealth Ave more than 340 miles; $50,265.60;
Chandler, AZ 85225 Completed: 1996
(602) 786-2320
City of Hayward, CA
Attn: Dan Owre
25151 Clawiter Road
Haward, CA 94545
(510) 293-5452
Virgin Islands Water &
Power Authority
Attn: Werner Werneke
PO Box 1450
St. Thomas, VI 00804
(809) 774-7475
Dwight Cuthbert, Senior Leak
Technician
Steve Hancey, Leak Consultant
Leak Detection and Pinpointing Dwight Cuthbert, Senior Leak
Services completed on 266 miles Technician
of water distribution lines; $56,851.87;
Completed: 1994
Leak Detection and Pinpointing Jeff Ruppel, Leak Technician
Services completed on 50 miles
of water distribution lines; $14,784.00;
Completed: 1995
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Fort Lewis, WA
Attn: Peggy Anderson
A FZH-DEU Bldg 4301
Fort Lewis, WA 98433
(206) 967-2151
Puhlic Utility Agency of
Guam
Attn: Terry Johnson
PO Box 3010
Auana, Guam 96910
(671) 479-7605
' City of Logan, UT
Attn; Steve Lineback
950 West 600 North
' Logan, UT 84321
(801) 750-9956
Princeville Utilities
Attn: Mike Loo
Po Box 3040
Princeville, HI 96722
(808) 826-3310
City of Lacey, WA
Attn: Terry Cargill
Po Box 3400
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 491-5644
Project Description
Key Staff
Leak Detection and Pinpointing Jeff Ruppel, Leak Technician
Services Multi -year Contract totalling
more than 160 miles; $25,344.00;
Estimated completion: 1998
Leak Detection and Pinpointing
Services completed on 200 miles
of water distribution lines; $44,375;
Completed: 1994
Leak Detection and Pinpointing
Services Multi -year Contract totalling
more than 100 miles; $29,970.00;
Estimated completion: 1997
Dwight Cuthbert, Senior Leak
Technician
Dwight Cuthbert, Senior Leak
Technician
Steve Hancey, Leak Consultant
Leak Detection and Pinpointing Steve Hancey, Leak Consultant
Services completed on 22.4 miles
of water distribution lines; $6,215.00;
Completed: 1996
Leak Detection and Pinpointing Jeff Ruppel, Leak Technician
Services completed on 60 miles
of water distribution lines; $17,000.00;
Completed: 1997
This is only a sampling of similar work involving key staff assigned to the City of Huntington Beach.
For further information regarding these and other projects, please contact our Seattle office.
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Project Team
Attached are resumes of Project Team personnel assigned to the City of Huntington Beach Leak
Detection Survey and Final Report Project.
You will also find an organizational Diagram illustrating the relationship between the key team
personnel.
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STEVE HANCEY
' resume
PROJECT MANAGER
' Steve attended the University of Utah and Utah State University after which he went to work for
the City of Logan, Utah Water Department. Steve was responsible for a variety of different
' aspects within the water distribution system including new main installation, meter installation,
testing and repair, and leak detection.
Steve was based out of Logan, UT working primarily in states West of the Mississippi River.
He was involved in a wide range of Leak Detection Projects, completing surveys of hundreds
of systems throughout the United States, before moving to our main branch in Seattle where
' he now works as a Consultant/Project Manager.
Steve currently serves on the Advisory Committee for an American Water Works Research
' Foundation (AWWA) study, monitoring research projects related to industry concerns
regarding current Leak Detection Methods.
' The following are a sample of some of Steve's most recently completed projects:
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City of Vernal, Utah
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
City of Chandler, New Mexico
Arizona Water Company, Arizona
City of Henderson, Nevada
Princeville Utilities, Hawaii
City of North Platte, Nebraska
City of Lead, South Dakota
Dugway Proving Grounds, Utah
Warren Air Force Base, WY
Steve's in-depth understanding of water systems as well as his mechanical and technical skills
have earned him praise with all Utilities he has worked with.
FOR DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING ABOVE LEAK DETECTION PROJECTS PLEASE CONTACT OUR SEATTLE OFFICE.
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ROBERT MESTON
' resume
ALTERNATE PROJECT MANAGER
' Robert Meston attended Green River Community College and Western Washington
University, graduating with an Associates Degree in Business.
' He is a highly trained, experienced Leak Consultant with emphasis on correlator
equipment operation. His attention to detail, hard work and dedication has earned him
' recognition with clients as one of the most accurate leak consultants in the country.
Because Rob has traveled overseas he has become familiar with many unique water
systems, enabling him to perform successful surveys where many other companies have
failed.
Following 4 years of field work, Rob moved to our main branch in Seattle as
Consultant/Technical Support. Rob was responsible for quality control and supervision
of all Leak Consultants.
Rob now works out of our corporate office in Seattle as Manager. As a Quality Control
Specialist, he supervises all outside leak consultants and day to day operations.
Rob has performed leak surveys from coast to coast with jobs as large as 750 miles. He
travels wherever he is needed as tech support to solve those especially tough problems.
Rob has been commended for his hard work and ability to get the job done accurately
and thoroughly. A few of Rob's accomplishments include:
Commonwealth Utilities Corporation, Saipan
Located 16 leaks, saving the Utility 220,320 gallons of water per day.
Klamath Falls, OR
Located 27 leaks saving the District 213,120 gallons of water per day.
Tacoma, WA
Located 87 leaks saving the District 1,173,600 gallons of water per
day. After returning to Tacoma on a Contract extension, Rob located
an additional 1,500,000 additional gallons per day loss due to leakage.
Rob has conducted presentations throughout the country on the benefits of Water Leak
Detection and serves as a member of the AWWA Water Accountability Committee.
FOR DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING ABOVE LEAK DETECTION PROJECTS PLEASE CONTACT OUR SEATTLE OFFICE.
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1 SENIOR LEAK CONSULTANT
1 After attending Citrus Jr. College in Glendale, CA., Dwight went to work for the City of Industry
City Water Work's System in 1978. Dwight worked many years for American Water Company
as Maintenance Specialist where he spent a great deal of time working with Leak problems
1 utilizing the FCS Locate -A -Leak Correlator until joining Utility Services Associates.
In 1993, Dwight became the Senior Field Technician for Utility Services Associates and was
1 giving the task of employee training.
Dwight has a total of 19 years in the waterworks field, 12 years of which have been directly
1 involved in leak detection, making him one of the most experienced in his field. He is
experienced with the operation of the several leak noise correlators including: FCS C-2000;
FCS 90/90; and the FCS Tri-Corr 2001 Correlators; the Fisher XLT-20; Metrotech HL-2000
1 Portable Leak Locators; the Paul Gamel PGA, FCS L-100 and FCS S-20 Leak Detectors; the
Radio Detection RD-100 and Goldak SI-5600 Line Locators; the Garrett and Schoenstadt
Valve Locators; as well as the use of Geo-phones, Hydrophones, Helium detectors, and other
1 various accessories related to Leak Detection Field Operations.
1 He has surveyed for Leaks on some of the largest systems in California, but has also worked
with small Utilities giving him a wide span of knowledge in the Leak Detection field. Dwight
has proven once again that experience in leak detection develops accuracy, and his
1 experience allows Utility Services Associates access to technical knowledge few companies
can possess and therefore makes him a great asset to Utility Services Associates.
1 Dwight has completed successful Leak Detection Projects covering thousands of miles of
water distribution systems in hundreds of cities throughout the world. He is also extensively
experienced in training and educating others in various leak detection techniques.
1 Dwight works out of our Southern California Branch as Senior Leak Consultant and covers the
Southwestern United States, however, he is available for travel Worldwide.
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The following are a sample of some of Dwight s most recently completely projects:
' Waikoloa Water Company, Hawaii
' City of Homer, Alaska
City of Carson City, Nevada
' City of Klawock, Alaska
City of Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Glenshire Mutual Water, California
' Boise Water Corporation, Idaho
' North Marin Water District, California
' City of North Las Vegas, Nevada
North Tahoe Public Utility, California
' Public Utility Agency of Guam, Guam
' Leak detection Training Seminar, Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
FOR DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING ABOVE LEAK DETECTION PROJECTS PLEASE CONTACT OUR SEATTLE OFFICE.
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JEFFRUPPEL
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LEAK CONSULTANT
Jeff Ruppel attended Lakeshore Technical Institute and the University of Wisconsin before
' entering the utility field.
Jeff has worked in the utility field for twelve years with Wisconsin Power and Light in
Sheboygan, Wisconsin. The Department of Water and Power in Los Angeles, California and
the Covington Water District in Kent, Washington before coming to work at Utility Services
Associates.
' Jeff operates out of Utility Services Associates main branch in Seattle and is available for
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Jeffs indepth understanding of water systems as well as his attention to detail make him an
extremely accurate leak consultant. Some of Jeffs most recent projects include:
City of Newberg, Oregon
Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority, Virgin Islands
City of Chubbuck, Idaho
City -of Idaho Falls, Idaho
' City of Kirkland, Washington
' Fort Lewis, Washington
City of Albany, Oregon
' on Eugene Water & Electric Board, Oregon
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City of Roseburg, Oregon
Ashland Water Department, Oregon
City of Vancouver, Washington
' Pohnpei Utility Corporation, Federal State of Micronesia
' FOR DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING ABOVE LEAK DETECTION PROJECTS PLEASE CONTACT OUR SEATTLE OFFICE.
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Project Team
Organization Diagram
Leak Detection Survey & Final Report Project
Utility Services Associates I I City of Huntington Beach
Doug Stack
Steve Hancey 00. Department of
Project Manager Public Works &
Engineering
Dwight Cuthbert
Stephannie Sr Field
Davisson Technician
Administration Jeff Ruppel
Field Technician
City
Representative
(Assigned to
assist Leak
Consultants)
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Project Schedule (Anticipated)
Should Utility Serices Associates be awarded the City of Huntington Beach, CA Leak Detection
Survey and Final Report Project, the following is an anticipated project schedule.
1.) - Project to begin within 30 days of "Notice to Proceed".
' 2.) Phase I -- Survey of distribution lines for leakage to be completed within 44 days
of project start. (Approximately 535 miles of distribution pipe. 94%
' ACP and 6% IRP)
3.) Phase II -- Pinpointing of leakage located during Phase I to be completed within
' 44 days of project start.
4.) Phase III -- Submittal of Final Report to city within 10 days of Project completion.
Please note, Daily leak reports to be turned in to City personnel. Weekly & monthly
summaries to be included as part of this project.
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Total project time anticipated to take 55 days.
Phase 1 & II to include weekly and monthly summaries of work completed. Also
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Statement of Offer
Utility Services Associates fully understands the Scope of Services as set forth in the City of
Huntington Beach, CA Leak Detection Survey and Final Report RFP.
This proposal and Proposal Fee have been prepared to the best of my knowledge.
Proposal price shall be held for 60 days from proposal due date.
Date: 5
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Project Manager
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' EQUIPMENT
' A comprehensive Leak Survey requires the use of many different technologies. No two water
utilities are alike. Utility Services Associates professional use of various technologies has
made us the leader in developing quality procedures and methods developed to meet each
' utilities individual needs.
The following is a list of the equipment available for use on Leak Detection Projects:
1. FCS C2000 Leak Location System II
This unit includes the (ASC) Automatic Signal Conditioning L-100 and MP-90
' Preamplifiers.
2. FCS TriCorr 2001 Leak Locator
' This unit includes MP-90 Preamplifiers.
3. FCS S20 Leak Surveyor
' This unit is used for detecting/pinpointing leak noise under most types of field
conditions. It is equipped with an FCS3 transducer. This unit will work with the
FCS1, FCS2, 50X, or PGA 12V01 transducer. This unit may also be used as a
ground listening device.
4. PGA710 Leak Investigator
This unit is used for detecting/pinpointing leak noise under most types of field
' conditions. It is adaptable with most FCS transducers. This unit may also be used
as a ground listening device.
' 5. Fisher XLT-20 M Scope
This unit is used as a ground listening device and periodically as a survey tool.
' 6. Palmer MK4
This unit is used as a ground listening device and periodically as a survey tool.
This unit has memory capabilities.
7. FCS Hydro -phone
This unit is attached to a fire hydrant, service line or other contact point where the
' water can make direct contact with the transducer. We use this unit to pinpoint more
quiet leak noises or when sound will not travel acceptable distances for standard
correlation procedures.
8. Mark Helium Detector
This unit is used for pinpointing water leaks that do not create enough sound for
' acoustical type systems to be used.
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' 9. Fisher XLG-80 Ultrasonic Leak Detection Unit
This unit is used when normal listening devices cannot pick up sound. This is
' accomplished by adding air to the water line. It is mainly used for leakage in walls,
etc.
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10.
Geophones
This unit is used as a ground listening device. It is useful for certain areas where
noise is isolated to one area or as a quick confirmation of a leak.
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Goldak Model 5600 Line Locator
This unit is used for metal line/cable locating.
12.
Schonstedt Model GA-52 Metal Locator
This unit is used for valve and service box locating.
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13.
Sensor Mounting Kits
These kits are a series of detachable aluminum or steel probe rods used for
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contacting deep appurtenances or appurtenances full of water/dirt.
14.
Mobile Leak Detection Van
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Our vans are fully equipped late model vehicles designed to carry safety
equipment, working desk, file cabinets and storage for all above mentioned
equipment. These units carry fully equipped tool sets, hydrant wrenches, pry -bars, etc.
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for all situations. Each van is equipped with spare survey tools as well as spare
transducers/transducer cables in various lengths. This reduces or eliminates down
time due to equipment failure.
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City of Huntington Beach
Leak Detection Survey & Final Report
FEE PROPOSAL
May 05, 1997
After reviewing the information, we have acquired from the RFP and from our past
communications, we are certain we can help solve the City's water leakage problem.
The area outlined for the Leak Detection Survey & Final Report Project for the City of
Huntington Beach is approximately 535 miles of distribution pipe. Varying in sizes
from 3" to 16". Pipe material consists of 94% Asbestos Cement and 6% Cast Iron.
The pressure varies from within 55 to 75 PSI. Water loss is approximately 9%.
Proposal pricing is as follows:
535 miles Survey & Pinpointing of
Water Leaks @$135.17 per mile $72,315.95
Proposal Fee includes approximately one (1) hour per week
for attending meetings with City Staff.
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Statement of Offer
Utility Services Associates fully understands the Scope of Services as set forth in the
City of Huntington Beach, CA Leak Detection Survey and Final Report RFP.
This proposal and Proposal Fee have been prepared to the best of my knowledge.
Proposal price shall be held for 60 days from proposal due date.
Date:
Steve Hancey
Project Manager
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
LEAK DETECTION SURVEY AND FINAL REPORT
PROJECT
COST BREAKDOWN
1) DIRECT LABOR COST
SALARY
FICA
PENSION
INS
SUI/FUTA
L&I
TOTAL DAILY COST
DWIGHT
147.00
11.25
22.05
148.00
19.00
124.00
DAILY
JEFF
127.00
9.72
19.05
148.00
19.00
124.00
TOTAL
274.00
20.97
41.10
296.00
38.00
248.00
471.30 446.77 918.07
2) OVERHEAD (INCLUDING ADMINISTRATION, MOVE IN ETC.)
150.00 150.00
3) EQUIPMENT 125.00 125.00
4) PROFIT
TOTAL DAILY COST
250.00
87.75 87.75 175.50
834.06 809.62 1,643.67
TOTAL COST AT 44 DAYS $72,317.08
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
INTER -DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION
HUNTINGTON BEACH Office of the City Clerk
Connie Brockway, City Clerk
TO: Douglas Stack, Associate Civil Engineer, Public Works Department
FROM: Connie Brockway, City Clerk
RE: REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR CONSULTANT CONTRACTS
DATE: August 15, 1997
Thanks for the documentation you sent in connection with the Public Works Department item on the
August 18, 1997 agenda. You are correct that this documentation is legally required (see attached page
of standard agreement). The agreement that the city and consultant sign provides that documentation is
on file in the City Clerk's Office. In the past, city staff has come to my office looking for such
documentation and I have not been able to assist them and did not know why they thought the City
Clerk's Office should have such material. (This requirement is in many contracts not solely Public
Works Department contracts.) Then I found that agreements require it to be on file. IT DOES NOT
HAVE TO BE REFLECTED ON YOUR REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION OR MADE PART OF THE
AGENDA PACKET. It is necessary that the City Clerk receive documentation showing which
consultants were solicited not the proposals received from the consultants. I will write a memo to each
department so they will be aware of this requirement.
I believe the requirement is put in city contracts by the City Attorney so that the city will have a
permanent record to prove compliance with Huntington Beach Municipal Code Chapter 3.03. As you
know state law mandates that.all city agreements be retained permanently, (2 years hard copy) after two
years microfilm or imaging retention is allowed.
If your department determines a necessity for removal of this requirement in city contracts and your
department and the City Attorney's Office believe the city will remain protected from challenge for
adherence to legal procedures, then the requirement could be omitted by the City Attorney. However, it
is a simple matter for the City Clerk's Office to maintain this material with the agreement.
Let me know if you decide to do a Request for Legal Services to omit the contract wording.
CC: Les Jones II, Public Works Director
Robert Eichblatt, City Engineer
Attachment:
Page No. 1 of Standard Agreement
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AND UTILITY SERVICES
ASSOCIATES FOR LEAK DETECTION SURVEY AND FINAL REPORT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of
1997, by and between the City of Huntington Beach, a municipal
corporation of the State of California, hereinafter referred to as "CITY", and UTILITY
SERVICES ASSOCIATES, a Washington corporation, hereinafter referred to as
"CONSULTANT."
WHEREAS, CITY desires to engage the services of a consultant for a leak detection
survey and final report on the entire Water Main Distribution System, in the City of Huntington
Beach; and
Pursuant to documentation on file in the office of the City Clerk, the provisions of HBMC
Chapter 3.03 relating to procurement of professional service contracts has been complied with;
and
CONSULTANT has been selected to perform said services,
NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed by CITY and CONSULTANT as follows:
1. WORK STATEMENT
CONSULTANT shall provide all services as described in the Request for
Proposal, and CONSULTANT's proposal dated May 5, 1997 (hereinafter referred to as Exhibit
"A"), which is attached hereto and incorporated into this Agreement by this reference. Said
services shall sometimes hereinafter be referred to as "PROJECT."
CONSULTANT hereby designates Steve Hancy, who shall represent it and be its sole
contact and agent in all consultations with CITY during the performance of this Agreement.
3/ Jg:/1aaIJ 7/29/97
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C Y OF HUNTINGTCO BEACH
LV INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATION
TO: Connie Brockway, City Clerk
FROM: Douglas Stack, Associate Civil Engine
SUBJECT: Water Master Plan Implementation Pr ect - Leak Detection
City Council Agenda Item E-9 Council Meeting Date August 18, 1997
DATE: August 12, 1997
Per your departments request, I am enclosing, for your records, the City's letter of
invitation for proposals, a copy of each proposal or response letter received from a
prospective consultant, and the proposal evaluation summary prepared by Public
Works. I believe this is the information needed to complete or substantiate the contract
language that references City Clerk records pertaining to the procurement of
professional services contracts in compliance with the provisions of HBMC Chapter
3.03. If this is something that your office will need for all future professional services
contracts and related RCA's, I suggest you inform the department officially by
memorandum to the Director of Public Works. As an alternative, you might consider
asking the City Attorney to remove such a statement from all future contracts. In any
event, thank you for your always "open door" assistance.
Let me know if I can be of any help, x5078.
enc.
c: Les Jones Il, Director of Public Works
Robert Eichblatt, City Engineer
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0027163.01
'•'� CITY OF HUNT_ INGTON BEACH
2 0 0 0 Main Street
Les M. Jones II
Director
April 16, 1997
Mr. Gary Martinson
Applied Research Inc.
2151 Alessandro Dr. #220
Ventura, CA 93001
P. O. B o x 1 9 0
Re: PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES
LEAK DETECTION SURVEY AND 1gNAL REPORT
Dear Mr. Martinson,
Calif o r n i a 9 2 6 4 8
Public Works Department
(714) 536-5431
The City of Huntington Beach, Public Works Department, requests that your firm provide a
written proposal for Professional Consulting Services. The enclosed Request for Proposal outlines
the objectives and scope of work that is to be completed by the selected consultant. Please review
it thoroughly and should you have any questions or. concerns please feel free to call me at (714)
375-5078.
Thank you for your time and interest for providing professional services to the City of Huntington
Beach.
Best regards,
DouV,S. ack, P.E.
Associate Civil Engineer
enc.
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
16U 2000 Main Street P.O.Box 190 California 92648
Les M. Jones II
Director
April 16, 1997
Mr. Bill Murtaugh
Heath Consultants, Inc.
501 D. Harbor Boulevard
W. Sacramento, CA 95691
Re: PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES
LEAK DETECTION SURVEY AND FINAL REPORT
Dear Mr. Murtaugh,
Public Works Department
(714) 536-5431
The City of Huntington Beach, Public Works Department, requests that your firm provide a
written proposal for Professional Consulting Services. The enclosed Request for Proposal outlines
the objectives and scope of work that is to be completed by the selected consultant. Please review.
it thoroughly and should you have any questions or concerns please feel free to call me at (714)
375-5078.
Thank you for your time and interest for providing professional services to the City of Huntington
Beach.
Best regards,
Douglas S. Stack, P.E.
Associate Civil Engineer
enc.
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
2000 Main Street
Les M. Jones II
Director
April 16, 1997
Mr. Paul Gustafson
Camp Dresser & McKee Inc.
1925 Palomar Oaks Way #300
Carlsbad, CA 92008
P.O. Box 190
Re: PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES
LEAK DETECTION SURVEY AND PINAL REPORT
Dear Mr. Gustafson,
Calif o r n i a 9 2 6 4 8
Public Works Department
(714) 536-5431
The City of Huntington Beach, Public Works Department, requests that your firm provide a
written proposal for Professional Consulting Services. The enclosed Request for Proposal outlines
the objectives and scope of work that is to be completed by the selected consultant. Please review
it thoroughly. and should you have any questions or concerns please feel free to call me at (714)
375-5078.
Thank you for your time and interest for providing professional services to the City of Huntington
Beach.
Best regards,
Doug as S. Stack, P.E.
Associate Civil Engineer
enc.
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
2000 Main Street
Les M. Jones 11
Director
April 16, 1997
P. O. Box 1 9 0
Mr. Steve Hancey
Utility Services Associates
10013 Martin Luther KingJr. Way So.
Seattle, WA 98178
Re: PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES
LEAK DETECTION SURVEY AND FYNAL REPORT
Dear Mr. Hancey,
California 92648
Public Works Department
(714) 536-5431
The City of Huntington Beach, Public Works Department, requests that your firm provide a
written proposal for Professional Consulting Services. The enclosed Request for Proposal outlines
the objectives and scope of work that is to be completed by the selected consultant. Please review
it thoroughly and should you have any questions or concerns please feel free to call me at (714)
375-5078.
Thank you for your time and interest for providing professional services to the City of Huntington
Beach.
Best regards
Douglas S. Stack, P.E.
Associate Civil Engineer
enc.
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
2 0 0 0 Main Street P.O. Box 1 .9 0 Calif o r n i a 9 2 6 4 8
Les M. Jones II
Director
April 25, 1997
Ms. Celine A. Hyer
Consumers Applied Technologies
5858 South Semoran Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32822
Re: PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES
LEAK DETECTION SURVEY AND FINAL REPORT
Dear Ms. Hyer,
Public Works Department
(714) 536-5431
Thank you for your interest in providing the City of Huntington Beach a written proposal for leak
detection services. The enclosed Request for Proposal outlines the objectives and scope of work
that is to be completed by the selected consultant. Please review it thoroughly and should you have
any questions or concerns please feel free to call me at (714) 375-5078.
Again, thank you for your time and interest.
Best regards,
Dou as S. Stack, P.E.
Associate Civil Engineer _
enc.
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CONSUMERS
APPLIfD•TeCMNQI.QGIe5
.April 25, 1997
Mr. Doug Stack
City of Huntington Beach
Dear .Mr. Stack:
TO: 716374 1573
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Consumers Applied Technologies, C.A.T. is interesting in providing you .with a proposal. to
perform leak detection services on your water distribution system. C.A.T. has been providing
leak detection services for over 12 years and possesses "state of the art" electronic equipment and
highly trained technicians. Please forward the proposal package to me as soon as possible so that
we can respond prior to the May 7th deadline.
Thank you for your consideration!
Sincerely,
Celine .A. Hyer
Project Manager - Water Conservation Services
SOUTHEAST REGION
5858 SOUTH SEMORAN BLVD.
ORLANDO, FL 32911
TELEPHONE. 407-382-0995
FACSIMILE 407.382.1046
IN FLORIDA 1-H00-361-9964
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APPLIED •TECHNOLOGIES
Proposal for Consultant Services
Leak Detection Survey
Prepared for:
The City of Huntington Beach
Department of Public Works
Engineering Division
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Prepared by:
Consumers Applied Technologies
5858 S. Semoran Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32822
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Table of Contents
I. Letter of Transmittal ............................ 1
II. Executive Summary ........................... 2
III. Technical Summary ............................ 3
IV. Project Experience ............................ 3
List of Municipal Projects ... ................. 4
Project References .......................... 6
V. Project Approach ............................. 11
VI. Project Team ................................ 13
VII. Project Schedule .................. ............ 19
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CONSUMERS
APPLIEO•TECHNOLOG IES
May 5, 1997
Mr. Douglas Stack
Engineering Division
Department of Public Works
City of Huntington Beach
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Dear Mr. Stack:
Consumers Applied Technologies is pleased to present the attached proposal including a
Statement of Qualifications and Cost Estimate to perform 535 miles of leak detection on your
water system. C.A.T. has been providing similar services for over twelve years and is well
qualified to perform this scope of work. The pricing proposal is a firm price and is valid for 60
days from the date of the proposal opening. Please feel free to contact myself if you have any
questions concerning the company or Celine Hyer for technical information.
Sincerely,
Joseph G. ack III
Vice President SE Region
SOUTHEAST REGION
5658 SOUTH SEMORAN BLVD.
ORLANDO, FL 32822
TELEPHONE: 407-382-0995
FACSIMILE: 407-382-1046
IN FLORIDA 1-800-362-9964
http://www consumers water. com
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Increased concern for the environment and conservation of resources is resulting in the
enforcement of stringent federal, state, and local regulations. Consumers Applied Technologies,
Inc. (C.A.T.), provides a wide range of professional consulting and technical services to
municipalities and private companies in order to assist them in meeting these new demands.
Formed in 1984, C.A.T. is a wholly -owned subsidiary of Consumers Water Company (CWC) of
Portland, Maine, which also owns and operates 32 water utilities across the United States.
Our relationship with CWC allows C.A.T. to utilize their resources of over 200 water system
professionals daily, and interact with them on water supply and environmental projects across the
United States. It has also provided the basis of our diverse experience in the utility industry.
Founded on the underlying theme of Experience, Knowledge, and Performance, C.A.T. furnishes
a unique blend of engineering and professional technical services which are not typically provided
by contractors, engineering firms, and utilities. Since its formation, C.A.T. has tripled its staff
to meet the demand for services, not only by the water and wastewater industry, but also by
private industries and governmental bodies.
Headquartered in Wallingford, Connecticut, C.A.T. Southeastern Regional Office is located il�
Orlando, Florida, and would be the project management office for the City of Salem project. v
We have a strong record of growth and financial stability, as evident in our revenue increase of
100 percent since 1987. C.A.T. is fully bondable and currently has a performance bond limitation
of up to 15 million dollars. In addition to our bonding capability, C.A.T. carries professional
liability insurance and pollution liability insurance to better protect our clients' environmental
services needs.
Our firm has a solid record of performance and has provided professional consulting services in
a cost-effective manner to each of those clients. We specialize in designing and completing
programs which will improve utility operations, reduce environmental risk, and enhance revenue.
C.A.T. staff is comprised of highly specialized talent attracted from utilities and private
industries and has the ability to provide the City of Huntington Beach with services in the
areas of:
Distribution System Services,
- Meter Services
- Water Conservation Programs
- Leak Detection
- Water Audits
- Hydraulic Modeling
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Corrosion Control
- Corrosion Engineering
- Protective Coatings Services
- Underground Storage Tank Services
Contract Operations
- Management Services
- Operational Services
- Educational Seminars
- Annual Reporting and Planning
Environmental Engineering
- Site Assessments
- Remediation Services
- Regulatory Compliance
- Small Treatment System Design
& Installation
Computer Software Applications
- Customer Accounting and Billing
- Rate Analysis
- Revenue Projections
We at C.A.T. look forward to assisting the City of Huntington Beach in meeting these
challenges and will commit our full staff to the effort.
C.A.T. has been involved in the analysis and evaluation of water systems for over twelve years
and has worked on projects across the Untied States, Europe and the Caribbean. C.A.T. is a
wholly -owned subsidiary of Consumers Water Company, which provides us the experience and
opportunity to work on projects from improving water production facilities to analyzing the actual
distribution and storage systems on more than 40 private water companies. C.A.T. has more than
30 engineers on staff and can utilize the 200 water system professionals that are in the CWC
organization. C.A.T. is registered as a Professional Consulting firm and has on staff,
Professional Engineers. Each of the team members selected, have specialized experience in the
evaluation and design of potable water systems. Our technical expertise in Leak Detection Studies
is described in the following sections.
C.A.T. has been providing complete water distribution and conservation services throughout the
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United States for many years and has established itself as a leader in the industry.
The way we have accomplished this is through client satisfaction. C.A.T. has completed hundreds
of water system analyses including over three thousand miles of leak detection since 1984, and
has provided that service without sacrificing quality. As you can see by the experience summaries
presented on the following pages, C.A.T. has completed projects for both large and small water
suppliers around the Country. We have extensive experience in performing various technical
water conservation services in the southern United States, to identify and reduce unaccounted
water within their water distribution systems. We continue to work with clients to develop cost-
effective projects that not only remedy immediate problems, but enable them to implement long-
term cost -saving projects.
City of Eugene, Oregon
City of Glendale - Water Audit/Leak Detection
City of Jacksonville - Leak Detection
United Water Florida
Metropolitan Water District - Water Audit/Leak Detection Analysis
City of Compton - Water Audit/Leak Detection
City of Deland - Water Audit/Leak Detection
Autauga Hills Water Authority - Water Audit/Leak Detection
Mayport Naval Air Station - Leak Detection
NAS Pensacola - Leak Detection
NAS Jacksonville - Leak Detection
Yellow Water Water System - Leak Detection
City of Winter Haven - Water Audit/Leak Detection
Ventura County Water District
Town of Orange - Leak Detection
Town of Tazewell - Leak Detection
Town of Glade Spring - Leak Detection
Naval Base Guantanamo Bay - Leak Detection
City of Naples - Water Audit/Leak Detection
N.W.S. Yorktown - Leak Detection
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Norfolk Navy Base - Leak Detection
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard - Leak Detection
City of Clermont - Leak Detection
Town of Richlands - Leak Detection
NAS Sigonella - Water Audit/Leak Detection
Pan America Health Organization - Water Audit/Leak Detection
City of Haines City - Leak Detection
Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority - Leak Detection
Island of St. Lucia B.W.I. - Water Audit/Leak Detection
Southern California Water Company Water Audit/Leak Detection
Arizona Water Company - Leak Detection
Jacksonville Suburban Utilities - Leak Detection
General Water Works - Leak Detection
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Client: Southern California Water Company
Location: San Dimas, California
Project: Leak Detection & Water Audit Analysis
Project
Team: David Goff, Keith Nelson, Roy Benjamin
Project
Budget: $108,000.00
Date: 6/93 - 7/94
Contact: John Standi, Water Loss Superintendent
(909) 394-3773
Description: C.A.T. was responsible for the planning and implementation of a
comprehensive leak detection and training program for the Southern California Water company
(SCWC). Once the project was scheduled and a plan for survey was finalized, a survey of
approximately 180 miles of main and services lines were studied for underground leakage.
C.A.T. was also responsible for the training of SCWC's staff on the proper techniques of leak
detection. Over 60 separate leaks were located, identifying almost 300,000 gallon per day in
underground leakage. Once the program was complete, C.A.T. was to evaluate 2 years worth
of in-house leak studies and water audit to identify the cost effectiveness of the program.
C.A.T. was then contracted to perform two separate leak detection studies for the Southern
California Water Company (SCWC). The leak detection surveys were conducted in the Ojai
and Claremont Water Services Systems, located in Ventura and Orange Counties, respectively.
The Ojai project covered approximately 55 miles of water main and included the training of
SCWC staff in order to educate them on proper leak detection techniques and methods.
C.A.T. utilized the latest electronic leak detection equipment, including ground microphones
and computerized leak correlators. We were successful in locating more than 30 separate
leaks totaling over 200,000 gallons per day in underground leakage. The Claremont project
involved the sonic leak detection of over 160 miles of water main and the training of two
SCWC Water Loss Division employees. The survey was successful in locating over 60
separate leaks totaling more than 300,000 gallons per day in lost water. From the experience
gained by SCWC staff, they were able to continue with in-house leak surveys on surrounding
water systems.
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Client: City of Compton, Compton, California
Project: Utility Water Audit/Leak Detection
Project
Team: David Goff, Keith Nelson, Roy Benjamin
Project
Budget: $80,000.00
Date: 5/94 - 11/94
Contact: Ms. Regina Murph, Utility Director
(804) 605-5500
Description: The City of Compton Water Department was interested in conducting a Utility
Water Audit and Leak Detection Study in order to quantify UAW and proceed with Leak
Detection, if prudent. The City received funding for the project form the California Bureau of
Reclamation and the Metropolitan Water District. C.A.T. was contracted to complete the
project for the City. The water audit consisted of the review of approximately 25,000
accounts, 24 meter cycles, eight well sites and thousands of commercial meters. The physical
system also contained over 200 miles of water main that were to be surveyed for leakage. The
audit was successful in identifying exact UAW for the audit period and predicting the impact
of leak detection. Once leak detection was completed, over 60 separate leaks were located,
and following leak repair, the City was able to reduce
UAW below 6 percent.
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Client:
Eugene Water and Electric Board
Location:
Eugene, Oregon
Project:
Leak Detection
Project
Team:
Celine Hyer, Roy Benjamin, Jimmy Haywood
Project
Budget:
$15,000.00
Date:
10/96 -11/96
Contact:
Harold Summers (541) 484-2411
Description: C.A.T. was contracted by the Eugene Water and Electric board to perform leak
detection on approximately 85 miles of mains. This was completed as part of their annual leak
detection program to identify unaccounted water.
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Client: City of Jacksonville
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Contact: Tim Perkins, Chief Treatment Division
(904) 630-0784
Project: Comprehensive Water Audit, Leak Detection and Meter
Testing Program
Project
Team: David Goff, Celine Hyer, Roy Benjamin, Jimmy Haywood
Project
Budget: $120,000
Date: 6/95 - 11/96
Description:
Consumers Applied Technologies was contracted by the City of Jacksonville to perform a
complete comprehensive water audit to determine the extent and causes of losses in the water
system. The unadjusted, unaccounted water (UAW) loss during the study period was 14.8 %
of total water production. This audit identified and estimated potential recoverable losses of 2,
813 million gallons per year. Tasks during the audit included over 300 miles of leak
detection, and testing of master meters and customer meters using comparative, ultrasonic, and
pitot methods. Additional meter testing and leak detection is scheduled for 1997
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Client: City of Glendale Arizona
Location: Glendale, Arizona
Contact: JoEllen Alberhasky, Senior Management Assistant
(602) 930-2703
Project: Comprehensive Water Audit Including Leak Detection and
Meter Testing
Project
Team: David Goff, Celine Hyer, Roy Benjamin, Jimmy Haywood
Project
Budget: $102,000
Date: 4/96 - 2/97
Description:
C.A.T. was contracted by the City of Glendale to perform a comprehensive water audit
including production, consumption and unmetered water use. This included performing leak
detection on approximately 70 miles of mains, testing of 50 production meters, and testing of
approximately 100 customer meters. All field data was analyzed and incorporated into the
water audit worksheet which calculates unaccounted water loss. Additionally, C.A.T.
determined which areas of water loss were potentially recoverable and prepared a program for
ongoing recovery based on the cost effectiveness of each recommendation.
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Leak..D2etection Program
The goal of the C.A.T. Leak Detection Survey is to provide the City of Huntington Beach,
with a vehicle to reduce unaccounted-for water and conserve their valuable resource in the
various service districts. The study can also determine the cost-effectiveness of further
programs and the benefits of future in-house or contract services to locate underground
leakage. C.A.T. has been providing leak detection services throughout the United States and
believes our methods are both comprehensive and flexible.
Prior to beginning the field work a project kick-off meeting will be held between the City and
C.A.T. Field Engineers to review project procedures, be introduced to the City assigned
assistant for the project, to review and discuss the available maps, and to discuss any foreseen
problems while performing the field work.
To begin the field work, a general survey would be performed with state-of-the-art electronic
amplification equipment listening on every available fire hydrant, valve, and service
connection. We would also utilize ground microphones to listen directly above the mains,
hydrant branches, and service taps in areas of poor sound transmission where listening points
are more than 150 feet apart. C.A.T. utilizes the Fugi ground microphones, Heath
Aquascopes, and Fluid Conservation Systems' (FCS) MP90's for this portion of the survey.
Each of these pieces of equipment is designed with electronic -amplification filters to help
separate background noises from actual leak sounds.
Once the general portion of the survey is underway, C.A.T. will return to all areas of suspect
leakage, on a daily basis. At that time, we will verify if the suspect leaks are still.present.
Once the presence of a leak is confirmed, C.A.T. can begin a detailed search to pinpoint the
exact location. Based on the leak situation encountered, C.A.T. may request additional
information regarding the location, size and type of piping.
In the areas that leak sounds are confirmed, the FCS C2000 computer correlator would be
used to pinpoint precise locations of leakage. Our correlators have been upgraded directly by
FCS with the latest computer software (Version 4.0), including Automatic Signal Conditioning
(ASC). ASC is specially -designed software to filter out various levels of background noises
while scanning ultra -low frequencies for leak sounds. It automatically chooses among 24
separate filters and selects the best possible display of the leak and its location. All our techni-
cians are trained to verify a correlated leak location using the computer's multiple -pipe and
segment software. This allows the verification of a leak location by setting the correlation run
at least three independent ways; using combinations of fire hydrants, mains, services, and
hydrant branches. This process ensures the City of Huntington Beach that the first time they
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dig for a leak will be the only time.
Another available method to locate leakage in the distribution system would involve the water
department in isolating small areas, suspected of having leakage. These methods would only
be used in areas that indicate multiple leaks or contain numerous water mains. Once C.A.T.
has identified an area of suspected leakage, where necessary, we would close off the area for a
short period of time in order to employ pressure gauges and listening equipment to verify if
the area was leaking water. Pressures would drop significantly and leak noises would
dissipate in closed -off areas, if leakage were present. This also enables us to quantify the
large leaks accurately with the amount of pressure drop. C.A.T. would coordinate all system
closures in advance with the City of Huntington Beach and request their involvement in the
isolation process. Once leaks are repaired, C.A.T. will recheck the specific area to ensure no
leaks were left undetected. 01y W,// net olwk- -
Depending on the condition of the system and the size of the survey, numerous leaks can be
located. Proper documentation of the survey provides the necessary records for repair and is
the basis for the final report. C.A.T. has developed specific leak reports and evaluation sheets
that are used in every size survey we perform. These leak reports are submitted daily to the
City so that repairs can be made in a timely manner. The reports include, the location of the
leak, a sketch of the area, and an estimate in gallons of the leakage.
A final report will be assembled at the completion of the survey that includes an outline of the
scope of services, discussion of all field investigations, and a developed water -loss estimate.
All field reports and any photographs of testing or leaks located and repaired during the survey
will also be included. The cost effectiveness of the project is then correlated to the water -loss
estimate, and specific recommendations based on our findings will be made. Additionally, a
distribution map will be marked with the locations of the leaks found and the areas surveyed.
The report will then be bound, and five copies distributed to client.
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Description of Key Personnel
The bottom line of every successful project is a fully satisfied client, and the element that
ensures this satisfaction is people.
We view qualifications, staff training and commitment of project team personnel as paramount
in a successful project; therefore, we have chosen a proposed project team with their
experience and long-term availability in mind. The key members of the team we propose for
your project are as follows:
David Goff, P.E., Senior Sanitary and Environmental Engineer, brings to the project more
than 25 years experience in domestic and international water works engineering and water
quality control. Mr. Goff has been directly responsible for numerous water quality and
distribution related studies which C.A.T. has conducted. He has also performed most of the
comprehensive water audits during the last five years for C.A.T., as well as developing new
auditing methods based on research and improvements in AWWA's standard procedures. He
is a senior engineer in the Water Conservation Division for seven years
responsible for conducting water audit review and analysis and managing leak detection
projects.
Celine A. Hyer, serves as technical advisor and project manager for all field investigations,
including supervising of master meter testing, customer meter testing and coordinating all leak
detection services. Ms. Hyer has been managing all Environmental Projects from the Orlando
office for over three years and has extensive experience in engineering water audits and leak
surveys. She is in charge of coordinating all field studies between C.A.T. and the client, as
well as, directing the assemblage of the final reports. She also participates in investigation and
report preparation of water audits.
Roy Benjamin, Senior Field Engineer of Water Conservation Services, has been involved in
leak detection surveys for over 4 years at C.A.T.'s Orlando office. He also has extensive
experience with all electronic leak detection equipment and is responsible for the training of
other technicians in this equipment use. Mr. Benjamin is also proficient in meter testing of
both large and small meters.
Jimmy Haywood, field engineer of Water conservation Services, has been involved in leak
detection and customer meter testing for over one year at C.A.T. He has surveyed over 600
miles of water mains and is experienced with all of the electronic leak location equipment.
Mr. Haywood has also been involved in customer meter testing and master meter testing for
over 200 meters.
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Each of the team members listed for the project not only have experience working on projects
similar to this, but also have worked together as a tom for no less then four years. We
believe this is paramount to providing a quality service to clients.
In addition to the key team member listed for review, C.A.T. has a complete staff of
technicians and engineers that have been involved in projects similar to this one. Our Florida
Regional office has been responsible for completing numerous water audits and leak detection
surveys without the employment of subcontractors or subconsultants. Each of the key team
members has been with C.A.T. for at least 4 years and the technicians that could be assigned
to the project have at least 3 years field experience in this exact type of work. Each of the
field team members also has educational background in civil engineering or water system
design.
Our firm also has a great amount of experience in designing and completing projects from
remote locations. While our team is based in our Orlando office, we have the experience and
knowledge to design the scope of services to most effectively utilize available time and
resources. In each of our projects similar to this one, we believe that regular project review
meetings maintain the level of information our clients demand.
The bottom line is that the C.A.T. can provide the City with an experienced team, capable of
completing the project with no learning curve or unnecessary expense, caused by inefficient or
inexperienced staffing.
While staffing is critical to the success of the project, proper equipment is also necessary.
C.A.T. possess in-house all the equipment that may be needed on this project located in our
Orlando office. Based on the Request for Proposal (RFP) that we are responding to, we have
prepared the following equipment list we possess that may be needed for the project.
• Pitot Flow Rods (Variable Length)
• Differential Pressure Manometer
• Pipe Calipers
• Differential Pressure Continuous Recorders
• Computerized Leak Correlators
• Direct Contact Electronic Listening Devices
• Electronic Ground Microphones
• Internal Pipe Hydrophone Listening Devices
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DAVID GOFF, P.E.
Senior Environmental Engineer
Consumers Applied Technologies
Summary of Experience
Mr. Goff has over twenty-five years of experience in performing diverse international
contracts in water and sanitation related projects, including disease control, disaster relief,
urban and rural water system inspection and construction supervision.
He possesses extensive experience in designing and performing turn -key contracts for
comprehensive compliance programs for utilities and industry. During these comprehensive
utility audits, he has investigated the unique characteristics and problems of each system, with
special attention paid to the resources available at the facility.
Mr. Goff has also provided training seminars to utility and industrial personnel, including the
topics of recovering water losses. These seminars also discussed water audit methodology,
data/resource requirements, costs and benefits of auditing, metering, leak detection,
conservation and revenue protection programs.
Research
- Evaluate and improve the methodological guidelines in AWWA's M36 Manual.
Develop new model which redefines UAW into actual versus potentially recoverable
water losses.
- AWWA research project - determination of water quality in the distribution systems.
Education
BS (Civil Engineering) 1968; Bucknell University
BA (Economics) 1968; Bucknell University
MS (Environmental Engineering) 1970; Drexel University
Certification
Professional Sanitary Engineer 1972; Connecticut and Pennsylvania
Societies
American Water Works Association (AWWA)
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CELINE A. HYER
Environmental Projects Manager
Consumers Applied Technologies
Summary of Experience
Ms. Hyer has over 7 years experience in the environmental field covering many diverse topics
such as solid waste, drinking water, water conservation, hazardous waste, ground water, storage
tanks, storm water. She also has extensive knowledge of the EPA regulations related to the above
topics and various state and local regulations. She is responsible for managing all environmental
projects that are completed out of the Orlando office as well as writing reports related to
contamination assessments, remedial action plans, regulatory compliance and water audits.
Ms. Hyer is also responsible for supervising the field engineers in the Water Conservation
Services Group.
Ms. Hyer brings to the proposed project her experience in performing water audits and composing
water audit reports for various municipal and privately owned water companies in Florida and
throughout the United States. She also brings her project management and presentation skills.
Education
B.S. (Chemical Engineering) 1988; Florida Institute of Technology
M.S. (Engineering Management) 1989; Florida Institute of Technology
Certifications
E.I.T. April 1995
40 Hour OSHA Training
Confined Space Entry Training
Hazardous Materials Management
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ROY E. BENJAMIN
Senior Field Engineer
Consumers Applied Technologies
Mr. Benjamin has served as a field engineer in our Water Conservation Services and
Environmental Engineering Divisions for over 4 years. He is directly involved in the evaluation,
testing and analysis of various components in water supply systems and the collection of field data
for environmental site assessments. His duties include:
* Conduct water leak and audit studies for utilities
* Perform small and large meter testing
* Assist in engineering consulting projects
* Assemble and compose final reports on field activities
* Collection of groundwater and soil samples
Mr. Benjamin posses extensive experience with electronic leak detection equipment and is
responsible for training all new employees as well as performing equipment maintenance and
calibration. Mr. Benjamin has been involved in field sampling, analysis and technical research
for over 15 years related to environmental, agricultural and water conservation services.
Bachelor of Arts - Soil Technology, University of Florida
Certification
40 hour OSHA Training
FCS Leak Detection Training
Kaset Customer Relations Seminar
Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association
Multi -County Vegetable Advisory Committee
Florida Aquatic Plant Management Society
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JAMES T. HAYWOOD
Field Technician
Consumers Applied Technologies
Summary of Experience
Mr. Haywood has been involved in leak detection and customer meter testing for over one year.
He has surveyed over 600 miles of water mains and is experienced with all of the electronic leak
location equipment. Mr Haywood has been involved in customer meter testing and master meter
testing for over 200 meters. Mr. Haywood is also a Cathodic Protection Systems Tester with over
one year of Cathodic Inspection experience.
Education
B.A. (History) 1995; University of New Orleans
Certifications
NACE Cathodic Protection Tester
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The project costs were calculated using a two man crew of leak detection technicians. An
additional two man crew can be added if the project needs to be completed sooner. On an average
project for a system that does not have a large percentage of Unaccounted Water ( > 20 %) our two
man crew can survey approximately 6 miles per day of main. We normally work Monday through
Friday from 7:30 to 4:30 P.M. and nights in high traffic areas. The field portion of this survey
is estimated at 140 working days. The Final Report should be submitted approximately two weeks
after the field work has been completed. Please review the following chart which shows the
project schedule.
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TECHNICAL PROPOSAL
TO
PERFORM A WATER LEAK DETECTION SURVEY
FOR THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
SUBMITTED BY
HEATH CONSULTANTS INCORPORATED
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INDEX/TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page #
I. TEAM ORGANIZATION. 1-2
II. APPROACH TO THE PROJECT. 3-7
III. DESCRIPTION OF SIMILAR PROJECTS.
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IV. RESUMES. 12-16
V. PROJECT SCHEDULE. 17
I. Team Organization
Heath benefits from a cross section of staff varying from Professional Engineers to Certified
Technologists and Technicians and ex Utility supervisors. All of our staff are available to
move around within the organization, as work loads and experience dictate.
In the last four years Heath has increased revenues and reduced operating costs of utilities in
excess of U.S.$43,000,000.00 per year.
Heath Consultants is committed to complete the tasks in the required services. We have an
excellent track record with water systems throughout the United States and abroad. Our
experience and personnel will allow us to easily meet the staffing requirements, scheduling
needs and coordination for the project.
The Heath project team for this contract has many years of experience in all areas of water
accountability. Also, Heath uses an arsenal of equipment consisting of various types of pipe
locators, portable electro-sonic water leak detectors and advance computerized leak noise.
correlators. This is the reason many water utilities prefer to have Heath perform the service
over the other firms. It must be stated that this experience and equipment allows Heath to
provide nearly 100 % pinpointing accuracy for leaks detected.
John Morris will be the Project Administrator for this project. Mr. Morris provides 37 years
of experience to the project team. He was very instrumental in developing the methodologies
for sonic leak detection in the United States. He shall be held accountable for all
administrative functions on this project.
Chris Leauber is the General Manager of the LeakTek Division of Heath Consultants. Mr.
Leauber was the Project Manager for many Water Accountability Projects including the vast
majority of those listed as references. In 1990, Heath Consultants purchased LeakTek, a
consulting firm specializing in Water Audits, Meter Testing & Sizing, and Zone Flow
Measurements. Mr. Leauber was appointed General Manager of the LeakTek Division and
was charged with the focus to introduce new technology from around the World into the
United States to provide more cost effective services to reduce water loss. He has conducted
the Water Audit/Leak Detection seminars in accordance the AWWA M-36 manual for the
California Department of Water Resources for the past three years. Mr. Leauber will be
available as a technical advisor for this project.
Steve Meredith will be the Project Manager for this project. Mr. Meredith provides 12 years
of experience to the project team. He shall be accountable for all field services provided.
John S. Merritt will be the Project Consultant and will perform the vast majority of the field
services. John brings 26 years of experien a to the project team. Additional personnel can
also be provided on this project as needed. n
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HEATH CONSULTANTS INCORPORATED
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
FOR
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
LEAK DETECTION SURVEY
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II. Approach to the Project
Heath Consultants Incorporated offers an engineered survey plan upon which a continuing
program can be built. As an effective means of conducting and inspection of the mains and
services within a water system, the program provides immediate results. Recent
technological developments have made it possible to accurately pinpoint water leaks. With
the use of selective filtered sonics in the hands of trained and qualified technicians, detection
and pinpointing is carried out from the surface. During the survey there is no need to
expose mains and services until actual repairs are made. The survey will provide an accurate
picture of water loss in the area designated for inspection.
A starting point on the system is established, normally either at a pump house or reservoir.
The system is then sectioned into smaller working units using specific boundaries such as
streams, railroad tracks, main arteries, etc. Progress of the inspection is recorded on a
master system map which becomes a leakage progression map with each leak plotted, color -
coded and classified for ready follow-up repair.
With the starting point determined, the consultant, begins inspection, carrying specialized
instruments, equipment and reports for making notes and conducting selected tests. A
systematic "listening" procedure is used. The consultant "listens" for sound on direct contact
points such as main line gate valves, fire hydrants, meters/curb-valves, blow -offs, etc. With
this method, comprehensive coverage of the system is attained and all leak sounds are
investigated and pinpointed immediately.
Once leakage is detected in an area, it is important that the location of all mains and services
be established. This information can be obtained from maps or through the use of a pipe.
locator. An intensified pattern of sonic tests is then made directly over mains and services.
Proper interpretation of the results of these tests enables us to accurately determine the
source of leakage. (It is during this phase that we would get an idea if a leak has cavitated.)
Many variable factors must be considered and properly evaluated when pinpointing leaks. .
Past experience, training and knowledge of system construction play a major role in our high
percentage of pinpointing success.
The pinpointing phase may require a very brief interruption of service to an individual
customer within a leakage area. This is only necessary in making a quick determination as
to whether a leak is on the service line or the main. There is no interruption of water flow
on the main, no excavations and no traffic re-routing. Only when the leak has been
pinpointed and written up for repair does excavation begin.
Each leak is classified according to size and hazard. Often the extent of leakage indication
will provide a clue as to the potential hazard that such a leak could cause. Surfacing leaks
often present a more immediate hazard because they are most often larger below the surface.
Of specific concern are underground wash -outs and encroachment upon other utilities as well
as damage to the water line itself. The consultant will be very careful of his/her analysis of
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conditions and make the most accurate classification possible.
Leak indication classification is not an exact science. In spite of the use of the most modern
instruments plus complete training and experience by the consultant, it is impossible to
determine the exact condition of underground piping without actually exposing some. In.
view of this limitation, our classification (including estimated volume loss) is intended as an
aid in scheduling repairs based upon the information available, the consultant's judgement
and site conditions at the time the report is prepared. Variable factors beyond our control
may alter this classification at any time. Once the leak is exposed for repair, the utility may
wish to revise the volume loss estimate in order to establish a more accurate estimate of
actual water loss.
Leaks classified as Type I are leaks which are hazardous or those leaking a significant
amount of water to warrant immediate repair. Type II are leaks which are losing a sufficient
amount to be placed in a repair schedule. Follow-up maintenance and repairs can then be
concentrated on the urgent conditions first.
TYPICAL LEAKAGE RANGES BY CLASSIFICATION
Type I (C) 15 + gallons/minute
Type II (B) 5-15 gallons/minute
Type III (A) 1-5 gallons/minute
Heath will provide a fully trained leakage consultant, sonic leakage detection equipment,
electronic leak correlator, pipe locators, valve box locators, reports and all necessary
equipment to conduct the program. Heath will conduct the survey in the following manner:
1. Use the Aqua -Scope, an electro-sonic leakage detection instrument with sound amplifiers
and pick-ups capable of detecting leakage of ten gallons per hour or more. An electronic
leak correlator will be used as an aid in pinpointing and in areas deemed necessary;
2. Listen directly to all hydrants, accessible mainline valves, and selected curb -valves, etc at
the following minimum intervals:
Metallic Pipe: 400 feet
Asbestos Cement: 300 feet
3. Locate and pinpoint all leak indications with the leak correlator and/or Aqua -Scope
designed to pinpoint leak locations without drill holes or excavation within +/- 3' accuracy;
4. Illustrate leak locations on diagrammatic reports written in triplicate and classify leaks
according to severity, with an estimate of water loss;
5. Mark the location of the leak on the surface;
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6. Prepare a leakage progression map with symbols indicating leaks and classifications which
correspond to the leak report;
7. On -site training in leakage detection and pipe locating;
8. At the completion of the survey, a final report (five copies) will be prepared which will
include the original leak reports, a total estimated water loss by leak type and a summary of
the project. The report will contain recommendations for a corrective work program with
the leaks prioritized for repair.
We would expect the City to supply:
1. An employee to be used as a street guide and to open valves. This person should be
someone designated to be trained by our consultant. If the City does not want to have an
employee trained in leak detection, then the City will need to provide a person on a part-time
basis as described in the RFP for an initial 8 hour study session and 5 hours per week
thereafter.
2. The most accurate set of maps available.
The equipment used to provide this service will be as follows:
1. The LS-800 or LS-990 Electronic Line Tracer for accurate locating and tracing of
underground metallic pipelines with digital depth read-out.
a. Includes transmitter and receiver for inductive tracing;
b. Includes coupler and assorted ground clamps and cable for selected conductive tracing.
2. The LS-300 Ferromagnetic Locator for accurate locating of buried valves, valve boxes,
manhole covers and other ferrous metal components.
3. The Aqua -Scope Fluid Leak Detector or Aqua-Pinpointer with receiver, analog meter, ground
microphone and direct contact microphone.
4. FCS C2000 Leak Correlation Computers for accurate pinpointing of leaks without interruption
of water supply. This is a pinpointing tool and does require leak noise at two different contact
points on the piping with the leak located between these points and accurate information on pipe
material, size, and length. The C2000 Leak Locator accurately locates leaks in pressurized fluid
distribution systems. Two modes of operation, automatic and manual, enables our consultants
the flexibility to accurately locate the active source of the leak. Compact design allows complete
portability so the unit can be operated away from the mobile unit in inaccessible or vehicle
restricted areas. The C2000 features:
a. Leak signal analysis up to 2,000 feet between transducers;
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b. Digital readout of distance to leak location;
c. Computerized guidance through video display;
d. Multiple leak evaluation;
e. Built-in diagnostics to ensure correct correlation automatic signal conditioning,
installed on most of our C2000's, provides our consultant with the capability to analyze
sound frequencies and select the best parameters for correlating on desired leak sounds.
Through a combination of filtering techniques the consultant can enhance the pinpointing
procedure and thus ensure better performance in high ambient noise areas. Leak signals
are transmitted to the mobile unit and/or the C2000 by shielded signal transmission cable
on two 740' spools. Depending upon local conditions, leak signals can be transmitted
by FM wireless communication.
5. Engineer's Slide-action probe for direct contact of underground pipelines in areas where water
system components are not available.
6. Assorted hand tools, marking paint, and other related equipment for water leakage survey.
Alternate innovative approach
An alternative approach to consider within specific areas of the distribution system is the zone
flow measurement approach. The following is a general description of this method:
The distribution system is divided into coherent separate districts. The water flow into each
district is measured to determine consumption patterns and leakage potential. District or areas
will be prioritized for further investigation of unauthorized usage or leakage.
Portions of the system will be divided into zones (districts) normally averaging approximately
30 miles of distribution main, if possible, to determine the minimum night flows. The following
procedure will be used:
a. Set up and calibrate a non -intrusive ultrasonic flow meter or insertion turbine meter
at the flow monitoring sites and record the demand pattern for the sites.
b. Monitor the consumption of large industrial and commercial accounts within the zone.
c. All data will be submitted along with any comments regarding the flow trends record-
ed.
d. Conduct an analysis to identify the zones containing excessive night time flow.
e. The equipment used will have its own power supply due to the remote locations in
which they will be used. The equipment used to measure the flow shall be as follows:
1. Non -intrusive ultrasonic flow meters and/or insertion turbine meters with a
data logger. The display shall provide bi-direction flow in gpm and totalized
now.
2. All flow data shall be logged with a data logger. The logger shall be capable
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of logging data at 10 second intervals.
f. Estimated leakage for each zone shall be calculated. Then, step testing will be
conducted to quantify the amount of loss within an area of a specific zone within the
distribution system. The following procedure will be used:
1. Identify which valves will need to be shut to conduct the Step Testing.
2. Sub -divide the zones containing excessive night time flows to identify the
area(s) within the zone in which the water loss is occurring.
3. Analyze the data to determine the amount of leakage or other cause of water
loss within specific areas of the zone.
g. Sonic leak detection and pinpointing will then be conducted to pinpoint leaks identified
within specific areas of the zones identified from step testing.
h. On -going monitoring can then be established to monitor minimum night flows to
identify leakage faster which will reduce the run time of the leaks reducing the
unaccounted-for water due to leakage.
If the zone flow measurement approach is considered, it should be conducted during the season
of the year when the night time usage is minimal since the focus is on the minimum night flow
measurements.
The zone flow approach and other more comprehensive survey methods and cost may be
discussed during the negotiations.
III. Description of Similar Projects
Heath Consultants Incorporated was founded in 1933, and has been in continuous business
operation for more than sixty years. Currently, Heath Consultants employs approximately 500
people in the United States who specialize in leakage detection and control for three (3) primary
industries: Water, Natural Gas, and Petroleum (underground storage tanks). Since its inception,
Heath Consultants Incorporated has devoted all of its efforts to developing techniques and
instrumentation to detect, pinpoint and control leakage. As a result, Heath instruments and leak
survey techniques and methodologies have been adopted as standards for hundreds of
governmental agencies and public utility companies throughout the world.
In 1963, Heath Consultants Incorporated introduced the first electro-sonic amplified leak detector
in North America designed specifically for the detection and pinpointing of leaks on underground
pipes. Today, the Heath AQUA -SCOPE is the most widely used water leak detector in North
America, and is used by thousands of water utilities throughout the world.
In recognition of all of the costs associated with producing and distributing potable water, water
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utilities can no longer afford to let large quantities of water to become "lost" within the
distribution network due to metering and leakage. Efficient operation of a water system should
include a logical, systematic and cost-effective program to control water loss in the network.
In 1965 Heath Consultants Incorporated performed the first contract leakage detection survey
in the United States. Since that time we have pioneered the development of leakage detection
survey techniques, procedures and equipment.
During this period, our firm has performed more than two thousand sonic leakage surveys and
specialized leakage investigations. We have performed surveys in every state in the United
States, as well as several foreign countries. Our present clientele are the beneficiaries of this
extensive experience.
The LeakTek Division of Heath Consultants has conducted over 450 Water Audits within the
past seven (7) years. Heath has extensive experience to address all areas of unaccounted-for
water.
The following is only a partial list of similar projects completed within the last five years.
ETM
6633 Paxton Road
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 770-2320
Contact: Mr. A. Pad Padmanaba
Key Staff: John Morris,. Project Administrator; Steve Meredith, Project Manager; John Merritt,
Project Consultant
Completion Date: March 19, 1997
Description: Water Leak Survey on 55 miles of distribution system for Marine Corps Base at
Kane'ohe Bay, Hawaii. Project cost was $15,000 for 26 man days of survey.
CALIFORNIA AMERICAN WATER COMPANY
2020 Huntington Drive
San Marino, CA 91108
(818) 289-7924 ext. 32
Contact: Mr. Terry Ryan
Key Staff. John Morris, Project Administrator; Steve Meredith, Project Manager; John Merritt,
Project Consultant
Completion Date: January 17, 1997
Description: Water Leak Survey on Distribution System. Project length was two weeks. Cost
was $4,500.
SUBURBAN WATER SYSTEMS
1211 East Center Court Drive
Covina, CA 91724
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(810) 944-8219
Contact: Mr. Paul Carver
Key Staff: John Morris, Project Administrator; Steve Meredith, Project Manager
Completion Date: 1996
Description: Water Leak Survey on 111,500 feet of distribution system. Five days to complete.
Cost was $2,230.
CITY OF PHOENIX
251 W. Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003-2299
(606) 262-7181
Contact: Mr. Lyle Orr
Key Staff. John Morris, Project Administrator; Steve Meredith, Project Manager, Leakage;
Chris Leauber, Project Manager, Metering; John Merritt, Project Consultant
Completion Date: March 29, 1994
Description: Meter Accuracy Testing and Zone Flow Measurements were performed on a
sample of the City's distribution system. This was followed by a comparison study on 200 miles
of distribution main. Two methods of leak survey were compared over the same 200 miles to
determine which method would best be utilized by the city in an on going leak survey program.
Project cost was $82,880.
CITY OF JOHNSON CITY
Water & Sewer Services Department
Water/Sewer Complex
901 Riverview Road
P.O. Box 2466
Johnson City, TN 37605-24566
(423) 975-2637 or 434-6000
Contact: Mr. Larry Counts
Key Staff. Chris Leauber, Project Manager
Completion Date: May, 1997
Description: This is a $120,000 contract which includes three areas of focus. They are
Metering Analysis, Water Audit Software, and a Water Leakage Control Program. Equipment
will also be provided within this contract to establish an in-house program. The system consists
of approximately 700 miles of distribution main. The Unaccounted-for Water in 1992 was
49.1 %. Over the past four years efforts have been made to reduce the water loss. At present
the Unaccounted-for Water is at 18 % .
THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF ECD, ENERGY DIVISION
6th Floor, 320 6th Avenue, North
Nashville, Tennessee 37219-5308
(615) 741-2994
Contact: Mr. Brian Hensley, Program Manager
Key Staff. Chris Leauber, Project Manager
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Completion Date: 1996
Description: This is a $3,700,000 contract to perform Water Audits, Meter Testing and Leakage
Surveys for the Tennessee Energy and Water Conservation Program on water systems
throughout Tennessee. This service has increased revenues and reduced expenses for water
utilities in the amount of approximately $39,740,877 per year yielding a payback period of 32
days for our services. This represents a recovery of approximately 84 % of the unaccounted for
water. Over 40,000 miles of distribution main was inspected for leakage.
The second phase of this program was for on -site training programs in Water Accountability,
Meter Accuracy Testing and Leak Detection for water systems throughout Tennessee. We have
trained 800 water utility personnel through these programs. These programs consist of both
classroom and hands-on field training. Total contract amount of approximately $40,000.
MEMPHIS LIGHT, GAS AND WATER DIVISION
P.O. Box 430
Memphis, Tennessee 38101
(901) 320-1573
Contact: Gene Crawford
Key Staff: Chris Leauber, Project Manager 1991-1993
Completion Date: 1991 - Present (on -going)
Description: Water System Audit, Meter Testing Program Analysis and Pilot Leak Survey on
228,986 connections and 2,600 miles of distribution main. The Pilot Leak Survey was
conducted on 200 miles of main. We identified approximately $289,564 of potential increased
revenue and reduction in expenses. Heath Consultants has conducted a Leakage Control Survey
of entire distribution system. Contract amount is approximately $132,000 yearly.
From 1982 to 1992, the unaccounted-for water varied from a low of 11.2 % to a high of 16.4 % .
Then, MLG&W set a target to reduce and maintain their UFW to a level of less than 10%. In
19911 MLG&W contracted Heath Consultant Incorporated, LeakTek Division, to conduct an
unaccounted-for water audit study to provide direction to meet their target. The two major areas
addressed were meter sizing and leak detection. Replacing improperly sized meters and
implementing an aggressive leak detection program throughout the distribution system which
consists of approximately 2,600 miles of main line has reduced the UFW to 9.0 % in 1993, 9.5 %
in 1994, and 9.4 % in 1995. The leak detection program has a payback period of approximately
11 months.
MASSACHUSETTS WATER RESOURCES AUTHORITY
Charlestown Navy Yard
Water Works Division, Bldg. 39
100 First Avenue
Boston,. MA 02129
(617) 242-6000
Contact: Mr. Dave Liston, Program Manager Water Accountability
Key Staff: Chris Leauber, Project Manager
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Completion Date: 1990 - 1993 & 1996 - Present (3 year contract to complete in 1999):
Conducted comprehensive leakage inspections for numerous communities in Massachusetts.
Approximate contract amount is $207,500. MWRA is basically a wholesaler transporting water
from reservoirs to 44 communities in the Boston, Massachusetts area. The communities contain
over 6,000 miles of distribution main line. The focus of MWRA is on the safe yield of the
reservoirs. The average flow continued to increase since 1960 and exceeded the safe yield by
1969, and continued to exceed the safe yield through 1988. MWRA was fortunate through this
period of time because the rainfall was consistently above normal allowing continued supply to
meet the demands. Then, in 1988-1990 a once through leak detection survey was conducted and
identified over 30 MGD of leakage. The average flow has dropped below the safe yield level.
An ongoing program was established in 1991 to conduct leak detection surveys on all of the
communities every 2 years. This has had a dramatic impact to reduce the average flow back
to the levels seen 34 years ago.
ORANGE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY
35 Matthews Street, Suite 301
P.O. Box 997
Goshen, NY 10924-0997
(914) 294-9631
Contact: Mr. Jay Beaumont
Key Staff. Chris Leauber, Project Manager
Completion Date: 1994
Description: Unaccounted-for Water Study, Meter Accuracy Testing, 24-Hour Demand Profiles,
Leak Detection, Mapping Assessments and Zone Flow Assessments on 15 water systems for the
Orange County Water . Conservation Program.. The average unaccounted-for water at the
beginning of the project was 34.70%. At completion of the project, the projected unaccounted-
for water was 15.60%. This yielded an overall payback period for the program of 10.7 months.
WESTCHESTER JOINT WATER WORKS
1625 Mamaroneck Avenue
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
(914) 698-3500
Contact: Mr. John G. Hock, P.E., Manager
Key Staff: Chris Leauber, Project Manager
Completion Date: 1975 - Present (On -going annual contract): Heath has conducted a
comprehensive leak detection survey on this 200 mile distribution system every year since 1975
except in 1981. Normally, approximately 50% of the system is surveyed each year.
At WJWW, the UFW prior to implementing a leak detection program (1971-1974) varied from
24.8 % (699 million gallons per year) to 29.5 % (950 million gallons per year). The ongoing
annual leak detection and repair program implemented in 1975 has reduced the UFW to 10.3 %
(516 million gallons per year) as of 1995.
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IV. Resumes
The following pages contain detailed resumes of the staff involved.
JOHN J. MORRIS
PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
* Thirty-seven years experience with heath Consultants Incorporated in leakage detection
* Certified by Heath Consultants Incorporated to perform and supervise all phases of
leakage detection
* Certified to perform gasoline tank testing
* Yearly special courses in gas industry and operations management
* University of Massachusetts - B.S. Degree - four years
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Management
* Administrative responsibility nationally
* Conduct leakage detection seminars
* Special case investigations
* Expert witness testimony
Technical
* Helped develop company water leak detection techniques
* Assisted in development of Underground Locator Presentation
* Assigned to conduct comparison tests of various flame ionization equipment
* Assisted in development of Combustible Gas Indicator Film Presentation
* Developed techniques for using portable flame ionization equipment in conjunction with
mobile leak detection
* Developed pinpointing section of "Field Consultants Manual"
* Conducted leakage detection and control surveys throughout the United States
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND CREDENTIALS
* AWWA
* Pacific Coast Gas Association - Manufacturer & Services Section Member
* California/Nevada Section AWWA
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
* Senior Regional Manager
* Regional Manager - West Coast Region
* Operations Manager - United States
* Area Operations Manager - New England, New York, New Jersey
* Area Coordinator - Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Western New York
* Resident Consultant - throughout the United States
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CHRIS E. LEAUBER
PROJECT ADVISOR
TECHNICAL DIVISION
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
* Sixteen years experience in water accountability
* Water Leakage Detection and Pipe Locating Seminar, Heath Consultants, Inc.
* Appalachian Underground Corrosion short courses
* Various Water Leakage Detection and Control Surveys
* Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, B.S., Degree -Forest Science
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Management
* Responsible and accountable for the LEAKTEK DIVISION operations throughout the
United States
* Project Manager for the following major projects:
Tennessee Energy and Water Conservation Program
Mississippi Energy and Water Conservation Program
Georgia Energy and Water Conservation Program
Orange County Leak Detection and Water Audit Program
Memphis Light Gas & Water Audit Program
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority Source Meter Testing Program
Technical
* Conduct specialized leakage investigations
* Conduct training seminars on water audits, water leakage detection, and line locating for
Tennessee Department of Health and Environment, The Tennessee Association of Utility
Districts, Florida Rural Water Association, Virginia Rural Water Association, South
Carolina Rural Water Association
* Conduct training seminars on water audits, meter testing and leak detection according to
AWWA M36 manual for CA -NV Section of AWWA
* Conducted training seminar on water audits, meter testing and leak detection according
to AWWA M36 manual for the Suez Canal Authority in Egypt
* Conduct training seminar on water accountability for the Long Island Water Operators
Association
* Presented paper on source meter testing at the AWWA DSS in 1993
* Project Consultant for natural gas well blowout in Shultz, WV in which water aquifer
was charged with natural gas
* Project Consultant for EP gas Salt Dome well blowout in Mt. Belview, TX in which 30'
sands and wastewater system was charged with EP gas
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* Presented paper on Leak Detection & Repair Programs at the AWWA Annual
Conference in 1996
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
* Tennessee Association of Utility Districts
* American Water Works Association and various State Chapters
* Kentucky Rural Water Association
* Alabama Rural Water Association
* South Carolina Rural Water Association
* North Carolina Rural Water Association
* Virginia Rural Water Association
* Florida Rural Water Association
* General Manager
* Regional Manager
* Area Manager
* Area Representative
* Resident Consultant
* Traveling Consultant
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STEPHEN MEREDITH
PROJECT MANAGER
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
* Twelve years experience with Heath Consultants Incorporated
* Certified by Heath Consultants Incorporated to perform and supervise all phases of
leakage detection
* Arizona Institute of Business Technology - Computer Technology, graduated 4.0 GPA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
* Area Manager for West Region
* Crew Leader for field operations of leakage survey
* Area Operations Coordinator for five southwestern states
* Special Case investigations
* Conducted leakage detection and control surveys in the Continental United States
* Training of field staff for leakage detection surveys
* Liaison between upper management, field personnel, and utility companies
* Management of Landfill Inspections for Methane
AFFILIATIONS
* American Water Works Association member
* Pacific Coast Gas Association member and presenter
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
* Area Manager - West Region
* Area Operations Coordinator - Southwestern United States
* Crew Leader - Southwestern United States
* Consultant - Continental United States
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JOHN S. MERRITT JR.
PROJECT CONSULTANT
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
* Thirty-six years experience with Heath Consultants Incorporated in leakage detection
services
* Certified by Heath Consultants Incorporated to perform and supervise all phases of
Leakage Detection
* Special courses in gas industry and operations management, including natural gas
production, transmission and distribution
* Paul Smith College, A.A.S. Degree, Forestry
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Management_
* Field Operations Coordinator for eleven Midwest and West Coast States
* Conduct leakage seminars
* Special Case investigations
Technical
* Conducted leakage detection and control surveys in continental United States and Alaska
* Training of field staff for leakage detection surveys
* Scheduling of surveys in five West Coast and _Rocky Mountain States
* Participated in development of state of the art leakage detection systems and
instrumentation
* Presenter and trainer for American Water Works Association programs at section and
sub -section levels
* Represented gas and fluid leakage detection products and services in five West Coast and
Rocky Mountain States
* Participated in all levels of sales programs including budgeting and cost analysis
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
* Technical Services Specialist - Region 41
* Area Operations Coordinator - Northwestern and North Central United States
* Area Sales Representative - Pacific Coast and Rocky Mountain States
* Consultant - Continental United States
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Mr. Douglas S. Stack, P.E.
Engineering Division
Department of Public Works
City of Huntington Beach
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California 92648
SUBJECT: Request for Proposal for Professional Consulting Services
Leak Detection Survey and Final Report
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Camp Dresser & McKee Inc. (CDM) has received and reviewed your request for proposal
for professional services to conduct a comprehensive leak detection survey for the City of
Huntington Beach Public Works Department. CDM provides a vast array of engineering
services for public works projects, and leak detection programs are a common component
of our water system projects; generally, the highly specialized services of leak detection are
provided through a fully -qualified local subcontractor working under the direction of
CDM. Based on discussions with you and our understanding of the project, we believe that
the objectives of this project and the interests of the City of Huntington Beach would rather
be best served by a direct contract between the City and a specialized leak detection firm.
Based on our review of your RFP and discussions between our engineers and leak detection
consultants, we would like to share some observations for this project. The estimated level
of water system leakage, as described in your proposal, indicates that your system is
presently quite sound. Values of nine percent for total unaccounted-for water losses (of
which two percent is attributed to line leakage) are really quite low. Because of the current
low water loss estimates, and because detection programs inherently do not capture all the
leaks, the results of the program results must be viewed carefully. However, the proposed
program will allow the City to validate its leakage estimates; to evaluate the extent and
locations of system leakage; and to identify a suitable repair program, including repairs
costs, value of water saved, and timing.
Once the leak detection results have been compiled and presented to you, CDM can assist
the City to independently evaluate the information, prioritize problem areas, identify
appropriate repair strategies, and develop an appropriate program to implement the repair
work.
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Mr. Douglas S. Stack
May 6,1997
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Please feel free to contact me if you or your staff wish to review our suggestions in further
detail or to discuss future projects on which CDM could serve the City. We sincerely
appreciate the opportunity to consider this request for proposal, and we would be pleased
to be invited to participate on future public works projects for the City of Huntington
Beach.
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