Resolution No. 95741 RESOLUTION NO. 9574
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
3 VERNON APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
4 SERVICES AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
VERNON AND RICHARD C. SLADE & ASSOCIATES LLC
5 RELATING TO WELL 21
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7 WHEREAS, on November 5, 2007, the City Council of the City
8 of Vernon approved Resolution No. 9459 authorizing the issuance of
9 Request for Proposals for Water Well Drilling Project (the "RFP") to
10 conduct hydrogeological services in conjunction with the drilling,
11 design and construction of a new municipal -supply water well known as
12 Well 21 for the City near the southern boundary of property located at
13 3200 Fruitland Avenue; and
14 WHEREAS, the RFP was sent and responses were received from
15 six qualified firms specializing in hydrogeologic services, all of
16 which were reviewed and evaluated by the Community Services & Water
17 Department for quality and consistency in accordance with the
18 conditions and terms of the RFP; and
19 WHEREAS, after the Community Services & Water Department
20 reviewed and evaluated the six responses, it deemed Richard C. Slade &
21 Associates ("Slade") to be the most qualified vendor meeting the
22 requirements and specifications of the Department based on.the
23 following criteria: technical direction, experience and reputation
24 with respect to siting production wells; and
25 WHEREAS, by memo dated February 27, 2008, the Director of
26 Community Services & Water has recommended that an agreement with
27 Slade be approved for hydrogeologic services effective March 18, 2008.
28 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT -RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
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CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
finds and determines that the recitals contained hereinabove are true
and correct.
SECTION 2: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
approves the Services Agreement with Slade, a copy of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference.
SECTION 3: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
authorizes the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem to execute said Agreement for,
and on behalf of, the City of Vernon and the City Clerk is hereby
authorized to attest thereto.
SECTION 4: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
directs the City Clerk, or her designee, to send a fully executed
Agreement to:
Richard C. Slade & Associates LLC
Attn.: Richard C. Slade, President
12750 Ventura Blvd. Suite 202
Studio City, CA 91604
SECTION 5: The City Clerk of the City of Vernon shall
certify to the passage of this resolution, and thereupon and
thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of March, 2008.
Name:is Q. Malburg
Title: Mayor / - -r--Pr��
ATTEST:
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MA ELA GIRON, Ci#y Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
I, MANUELA GIRON, City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution No. 9574, was
duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon at a regular
meeting of the City Council duly held on Monday, March 17, 2008, and
thereafter was duly signed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of
Vernon.
(SEAL)
MANUELA G ON City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made, entered into and executed in duplicate
originals, either copy of which may be considered and used as the original hereof for
all purposes, as of this 17t" day of March 2008, in the City of Vernon, County of Los
Angeles, California
BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF VERNON, a municipal
Corporation, hereinafter
Referred to as the "City,"
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California 90058
AND RICHARD C. SLADE & ASSOC., LLC
hereinafter referred as "Contractor,"
12750 Ventura Blvd., Suite 202
Studio City, California 91604
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City desires to retain the services of an independent
contractor to conduct hydrogeological services in conjunction with the drilling, design
and construction of a new municipal -supply water well for the City (the "Services"); and
WHEREAS, Contractor has prepared a scope and fee proposal
dated December 12, 2007 for the Services, a copy of which is attached hereto as
Exhibit A and incorporated by this reference (the "Proposal"); and
WHEREAS, Contractor represents that it is qualified and capable of
furnishing the labor, materials and expertise necessary to perform the Services that
the City requires, as set forth in this Agreement, and is willing to do so on the terms
and conditions set forth below; and
WHEREAS, the Contractor's cost proposal is acceptable to the City; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into an agreement with Contractor to
perform the Services on a contractual basis as defined in the terms and conditions set
forth below.
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NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. TERM OF CONTRACT
1.01. This Agreement will become effective on March 18, 2008, and will continue in
effect until such time as the Services are complete and the City has received
all project closeout documents, or until terminated as provided in this
Agreement.
SECTION 2. DEFINITION OF TERMS
2.01. Whenever used in the Agreement, the following terms shall mean:
A. "Agreement" shall mean that formally executed Agreement or Contract
which includes the Contract Documents attached. The Agreement
constitutes the entire agreement between the parties relating to its
subject matter.
B. "City" shall mean the City of Vernon, California, the entity which has
executed the Agreement and, where applicable, its affiliated
companies, and its officers, directors, employees, representatives and
agents.
C. "Contractor" shall mean Richard C. Slade & Associates, LLC (RCS) and
where applicable, its affiliated companies, and its officers, directors,
employees, representatives and agents.
D. "Contract Documents" shall include any inquiry, invitation to bid, or
proposal which may have, but not necessarily, preceded execution of
the Agreement, and including the General Provisions and all exhibits
and schedules attached to the Agreement and all plans and
specifications identified in the Contract Documents.
E. "Contract Price" shall mean the compensation set forth or provided for
in Section 4.01 of this Agreement. Whether it expressly provides for the
reimbursement of costs incurred by Contractor or simply for the
payment of a lump sum of money, it is intended to be the full and
complete payment for satisfactory completion of the Work and, unless
otherwise stated, to cover all costs whether for materials, equipment,
tools, labor, services and taxes and all overhead, rentals and profit or
fee, if any.
F. "General Provisions" or "General Conditions" shall mean the General
Provisions as set forth in this Agreement.
G. "Premises" shall mean the physical premises under City's control or
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ownership where Work hereunder is to be performed.
H. "Proprietary Information" and "Confidential Information" shall mean all
information, whether written or oral, which Contractor acquires from,
through or on behalf of City, directly or indirectly, or which arises out of
the Work, concerning the Work or proprietary processes involved in the
Work including, without limitation, information concerning past, present
or future business plans of City, information about the operations of
City's Premises, and other City information or know-how obtained
during the Work, except information falling into any of the following
categories:
1. Information which, at the time of disclosure hereunder, is in the
public domain;
2. Information which, after disclosure hereunder, enters the
public domain, except where such entry is the result of
Contractor's or any entity within Contractor's control breach of
this Agreement;
Information which, prior to disclosure hereunder, was already
in Contractor's possession without limitation regarding
disclosure to others; or Information which, subsequent to
disclosure hereunder, is obtained by Contractor from a third
party who is lawfully in possession of such information and not
subject to a contractual or fiduciary relationship to City with
respect to said information and who does not require
Contractor to agree to refrain from disclosing such information
to others.
"Subcontractor" shall mean any first or lower -tier subcontractor and its
employees, representatives, agents, subcontractors or other personnel
who have been approved in the manner required by this Agreement.
J. "Work" or "Services" shall mean the work performed by Contractor and
required to be performed from time to time by City under this Agreement.
SECTION 3. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED BY CONTRACTOR
Specific Services
3.01. Contractor's Services shall include, but will not be limited to, providing a
Preliminary Design Report; the preparation of Technical Specifications and bid
assistance; the field observation of drilling, construction, development, and
testing activities and the preparation of the Construction Operations report for
proposed City Well No. 21. The Contractor's Services are more specifically
detailed in the Proposal attached hereto as Exhibit "A."
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Change of Services
3.02. City may at any time, by written change order executed by the City, make
changes only to extend the Work duration and total compensation of
Contractor's Work. Only the City shall authorize changes in the scope of Work,
or duties and obligations.
3.03. City may make "Changes" by increasing, reducing or deviating from the
requirements of the scope of Work. A form of Change Order is set forth
in Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
Timing of Services
3.04. Contractor's Services shall commence upon the execution of this Agreement
by both parties and award by the City Council and shall end at such time as
the Services are completed and the City receives all project close-out
documents, unless this Agreement is otherwise terminated according to
Section 6 of this Agreement or extended according to the conditions and
terms set forth in this Agreement.
3.05. Time is of the essence for all Work contemplated by this Agreement.
Contractor shall start performing Services under this Agreement only after
notification by the City.
Method of Performing Services
3.06. Contractor will determine and is responsible for the method, details, and
means of performing the above -described Services.
Status of Contractor
3.07. Contractor enters into this Agreement, and will remain throughout the term of
this Agreement, as an independent contractor. Contractor agrees that it is not
and will not become an employee, partner, agent, or principal of City while this
Agreement is in effect. Contractor agrees it is not entitled to the rights or
benefits afforded to City's employees, including disability or unemployment
insurance, workers' compensation, medical insurance, sick leave, or any other
employment benefit. Contractor is responsible for providing, at its own expense,
disability, unemployment, and other insurance, worker's compensation, training,
permits, and licenses for itself and for its employees and subcontractors.
Contractor shall have complete and sole control over its employees, the details
of the Services and methods by which the Services are accomplished, it being
understood that City is interested only in the results to be obtained by
Contractor.
3.08. Contractor has no authority to enter contracts or agreements on behalf of City.
This Agreement does not create a partnership or joint venture between the
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parties.
Payment of Taxes
3.09. Contractor is responsible for paying when due all income taxes, including
estimated taxes, incurred as a result of the compensation paid by City to the
Contractor for Services under this Agreement. Contractor agrees to indemnify
City for any claims, costs, losses, fees, penalties, interest, or damages suffered
by City resulting from Contractor's failure to comply with this provision.
3.10. Payroll taxes including federal, state and local taxes shall not be withheld or
paid by City on behalf of Contractor or for the employees of the Contractor.
Contractor shall not be treated as an employee with respect to the Services
performed hereunder for federal or state tax purposes. Contractor shall be
responsible to pay taxes mandated by law.
3.11. Since Contractor is not an employee of City, Contractor is not eligible for and
shall not participate in any employee benefit of City, including pension, health or
other fringe benefits.
SECTION 4. COMPENSATION
4.01. In consideration for the Services to be performed by Contractor, described in
Section 3 of this Agreement, City agrees to pay Contractor according to the
Proposal set forth in Exhibit A the not to exceed amount of Eighty -Eight
Thousand Six Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($88,600.00), on a time and
material basis (the "Contract Price").
Entire Compensation
4.02. The Contract Price is full and complete compensation, and constitutes the entire
compensation due Contractor for the Services and any and all of Contractor's
obligations hereunder. The Contract Price set forth above is not subject to
escalation for any reason except as expressly set forth in this Agreement. No
adjustments in compensation shall be made as a result of changes in the value
of any currency. The Contract Price shall only be adjusted by formal, written
Change Order or amendment to this Agreement.
Payment of Compensation
4.03. For Services rendered under Section 3 of this Agreement, Contractor shall be
entitled to receive monthly payments. Contractor shall submit to City a monthly
invoice and statement of Services, prepared in accordance with City
requirements, by the fifteenth (15t") of each month, for the prior calendar
month's completed Work. City will make payments to Contractor within thirty
(30) days after acceptance and approval of the invoice received from
Contractor.
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4.04. Contractor shall be responsible for paying any subcontractors used in the
performance of this Agreement. Subcontractors shall not bill the City directly.
Expenses
4.05. City shall not be liable to Contractor for any expenses paid or incurred by
Contractor. Expenses may only be billed if advance written approval has
been obtained from the City.
Compensation for Changes
4.06. The compensation due Contractor, or the credit due City, for changes may not
be established verbally, and shall be established in a written change order
signed by City as described in Sections 3.02 and 3.03 of this Agreement.
Compensation adjustments in each such change order shall be established by
one or more of the following bases, as determined by City: (a) a lump sum price
to be negotiated between the parties; or (b) Work unit rates to be negotiated
between the parties. Once established, the amount of the compensation due
Contractor or credit due City for a change shall not be subject to adjustment for
any reason, including changes in the value of any currency.
SECTION 5. OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES
5.01. Contractor is responsible for meeting all conditions of this Agreement and City
Standards & Details for all Work performed. Substandard Work, as determined
solely by the City, shall be redone at the expense of the Contractor.
Products of Consulting
5.02. All products of consulting services including, but not limited to, manuals,
documents and/or computer software, shall become the property of the City and
shall be delivered to the City before the end of the performance of this
Agreement. Basic notes and sketches, charts, computations and other data
shall be made available to City without restriction or limitation on their use.
Liability Insurance
5.03. Contractor and its subcontractor(s), if any, shall, prior to commencement of any
Work and for the duration of this Agreement, obtain and maintain at its own
expense, those minimum levels of insurance coverage as set forth below. Prior
to commencing Work hereunder, Contractor shall provide the City with proof of
insurance providing and maintaining the coverage and endorsements set forth
below. Said proof of insurance shall also provide that said policy or policies shall
not be canceled or materially reduced in coverage without giving at least thirty
(30) days prior written notice to the City.
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5.04. The insurance coverage as listed herein, shall be properly endorsed to include
those contractual obligations which may be identified further within this
Agreement and shall be endorsed to provide City all the rights and privileges of
an additional insured.
5.05. Contractor shall cause its insurers to issue, including but not limited to,
Certificates of Insurance or, upon request, certified copies of the insurance
policies evidencing that the coverage and policy endorsements required under
this Agreement, are maintained in force.
5.06. Contractor shall ensure its subcontractor(s), if any, maintain those insurance
requirements as specified in this Agreement and are endorsed as additional
insured(s) on all required Contractor insurance coverage. Contractor and its
subcontractor(s), if any, shall maintain in effect the following minimum insurance
coverage on an Occurrence Form Policy:
Workers Compensation within the statutory limits, including occupational
illness or disease coverage in accordance with the laws of the nation,
state, territory, or province exercising jurisdiction over Contractor's
employees. Workers Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance
shall have a minimum limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence. Contractor
further agrees to hold harmless and indemnify City for any and all claims
arising out of an injury, disability, or death of any of Contractor's
employees or agents.
2. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance, including, but not limited to,
Contractual Liability, Products and Completed Operations Liability, Broad
Form Property Damage and Bodily Injury Liability, and Explosion,
Collapse and Underground Liability, with a minimum combined single
limit of $2,000,000 per occurrence.
3. Comprehensive Automobile Insurance, including, but not limited to, all
owned, non -owned or hired vehicles with a minimum combined single
limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property d ge.
Insurance
4. Professional Liability� aGa
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5.07. Contractor agrees to provide insurance in the amounts and forms specified
above. Contractor shall submit to the City documentation indicating compliance
with these minimum requirements no less than one (1) day prior to the
beginning of performance under this Agreement. Contractor shall not
commence performance of its Work under this Agreement until the above
insurance has been obtained and proof of insurance has been filed with and
approved by the City.
5.08. Contractor shall not permit a subcontractor or vendor to perform work on City
premises unless and until a certificate of insurance is obtained showing that
such subcontractor or vendor has worker's compensation coverage. If
Contractor employs subcontractors as part of the Services rendered,
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Contractor's protective coverage is required. Contractor may include all
subcontractors as insureds under its own policy or shall furnish separate
insurance for each subcontractor, meeting the requirements set forth above.
Representations
5.09. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall defend, indemnify and
hold harmless City and its elected officials, officers, agents and employees from
all claims, suits, actions, demands, damages, liabilities, expenses, judgments,
settlements, and penalties, losses, fines, and all costs and expenses incurred in
connection therewith, including reasonable attorney's fees and all costs of
defense, to the extent arising out of or attributable to the negligent or wrongful
acts of Contractor or its employees or agents under this Agreement, except to
the extent arising from or caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of
the City, its officers, agents or employees. The terms of this indemnity shall
survive the termination of this Agreement. The obligations in this Paragraph are
in addition to Contractor's duty to provide insurance and shall not be limited by
any limitation on the amount or type of insurance coverage carried by
contractor.
5.10. Contractor and City represent that each has read and understands the
Agreement and Contract Documents. The Contractor represents it understands
the City's regulations concerning Premises access, badges, parking, security,
safety, fire, prohibited drugs and alcohol, and smoking and other rules, and that
Contractor has visited Premises where the Work is to be done and is familiar
with the local conditions under which it is to be done. Contractor also represents
that it is experienced in performing and competent and qualified to perform the
kind of tasks or assignments included in the Work and employs or has available
for employment in sufficient numbers all unskilled, skilled, administrative,
supervisory, professional and managerial or other personnel required to perform
the Work as required by this Agreement.
5.11. Contractor represents that it has the qualifications and skills necessary to
perform the Services under this Agreement in a competent, professional
manner, without the advice or direction of City. This means Contractor is able
to fulfill the requirements of this Agreement. Failure to perform all the Services
required under this Agreement constitutes a material breach of the Agreement.
Contractor has complete and sole discretion for the manner in which the Work
under this Agreement will be performed.
5.12. Contractor declares and states that is has complied with and will continue
to comply with all federal, state and local laws regarding business permits
and licenses that may be required to carry out the Services to be performed
under this Agreement.
5.13. Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold City free and harmless from all
claims, demands, losses, costs, expenses, obligations, liabilities, damages,
recoveries and deficiencies, including interest, penalties, attorney's fees and
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costs, that City may incur as a result of a breach by Contractor of any
representation or provision contained in this Agreement or any negligent or
intentional acts or omissions by Contractor, it subcontractors, agents, and
employees or based on any claim that any software program or other product
used or furnished by Contractor in the performance of this Agreement
constitutes an infringement of any United States patent or copyright.
5.14 Contractor's rights under this Agreement may not be assigned nor may its
duties be delegated or subcontracted without the prior written consent of City.
Any assignment or delegation or subcontract in violation of this Section shall, at
City's sole discretion, be void. Consent by City shall not relieve Contractor of
responsibility for performance of Contractor's obligations hereunder. City may
assign all or any part of this Agreement at any time effective immediately upon
written notification to Contractor.
5.15 At all times while Work is being performed on the Premises each party shall be
represented thereon by a designated representative. Each party may notify the
other in writing of the identity of such persons from time to time.
Work Injury
5.16. The treatment and care of injuries sustained by Contractor's employees,
subcontractors, representatives or other personnel shall be and remain the
responsibility of Contractor. City's first aid facilities, if any, however, will be made
available to Contractor's employees in emergency cases that are the direct
result of accidents occurring on the Premises. City shall incur no liability for, and
Contractor hereby agrees to indemnify City against, any causes of action, claim,
liability or costs, including attorney's fees, arising in whole or part out of the
furnishing of such first aid facilities or assistance to Contractor's employees,
subcontractors, representatives or other personnel, or out of the failure to
furnish such facilities or assistance.
Records, Inspection and Audit
5.17. During the course of Work being performed, Contractor and any of its
subcontractors, shall maintain and retain, not less than three (3) years after
completion thereof, complete and accurate records of the Contractor's costs
which are chargeable to the City under this Agreement. City or its designated,
authorized representatives shall have the right during this three (3) year period,
upon written reasonable notice, to inspect and audit those records. Such
records to be maintained and retained by the Contractor shall include: (a) payroll
record accounting for the total time distribution of the Contractor's employees
working full or part time on the Work (to permit tracing to payroll payments in
cash); (b) invoices for purchases, receiving and issuing documents, and all the
other unit inventory records for the Contractor's stores, stock or capital items; (c)
paid invoices and canceled checks for material purchased and for the
subcontractor's and any other third parties' charges; and (d) any other
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documentation City deems necessary to support costs and charges under this
Agreement.
Corporate Conduct
5.18. Contractor, its employees, agents or representatives shall not offer or give to
an officer, official or employee of City gifts, entertainment, payments, loans or
other gratuities to influence the award of a contract or obtain favorable
treatment under this Agreement or any other contract.
Standard of Care
5.19 Contractor agrees that all Services provided will be conducted by the principal
and competent staff members, if any, under the supervision of the principal,
and that Services will be performed and rendered diligently. Contractor
represents that it has, or shall secure, at its own expense, all personnel
required to perform Contractor's Services under this Agreement, but at all
times shall be responsible for the Services of such personnel. Contractor may
not employ any subcontractor without the prior written approval of the City.
Indemnity Process
5.20. The City shall notify Contractor in writing of any suits, claims or demands
covered by any indemnity contained in this Agreement. Promptly after receipt of
such notice, Contractor shall assume the defense of such claim with counsel
reasonably satisfactory to City. If Contractor fails, within a reasonable time after
receipt of such notice, to assume the defense with counsel reasonably
satisfactory to City, or if, in the reasonable judgment of City, a direct or indirect
conflict of interest exists between the parties with respect to the claim, or if in
the sole judgment of City the assumption and conduct of the defense by
Contractor would materially and adversely affect City in any manner or
prejudice its ability to conduct a successful defense, then the City shall have the
right to undertake the defense, compromise and settlement of such claim for the
account and at the expense of Contractor. Notwithstanding the above, if the
City in its sole discretion so elects, City may also participate in the defense of
such actions by employing counsel at its expense, without waiving the
Contractor's obligations to indemnify or defend. Contractor shall not settle or
compromise any claim or consent to the entry of any judgment without the prior
written consent of the City and without an unconditional release of all liability by
each claimant or plaintiff to the City.
Treatment of Confidential and Proprietary Information
5.21. For ten (10) years after the effective date of this Agreement, Contractor shall
refrain from using any Confidential or Proprietary Information except in
connection with the Work or from disclosing it to any third party other than to
employees of Contractor who require it in performance of the Work and except to
such other third persons as City may authorize in writing. If disclosure to such an
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employee or to other third persons is so authorized, Contractor shall enter into
with said party a confidentiality agreement containing provisions with respect to
use and disclosure of Proprietary Information substantially the same as those
contained in this Agreement.
5.22. Contractor shall take reasonable precautions to safeguard any documents
containing Proprietary Information that City may supply to Contractor
hereunder. Contractor may copy, in whole or part, such documents to the
extent necessary for the performance of the Work, and Contractor shall return
to City upon the completion of the Work or request by City all such documents
and copies.
5.23. Except as expressly permitted by prior written consent of the City, Contractor
and/or its subcontractors shall not disclose, permit the disclosure of, release,
disseminate, or transfer, whether orally or by any other means, any part of such
Confidential Information to any other person or entity. Contractor and/or its
subcontractors shall return any written Confidential Information and all copies
made of such items to the City upon the City's written request, but in any event
not later than the date that Contractor has performed all Work to be performed
pursuant to this Agreement. Contractor hereby agrees that such Confidential
Information and any documents provided may be used by Contractor and/or its
subcontractors only as authorized by the City. Contractor shall include a
provision in its agreements with subcontractors that bind the subcontractors to
this non -disclosure requirement.
5.24. All reports, plans, data, studies, maps, drawings, models, photographs,
documents and other writings prepared by and for Contractor, its officers,
employees, agents and subcontractors in the course of implementing this
Agreement, with the exception of working notes, internal documents and
Confidential Information provided by businesses located in City, shall be
considered the property of City. Contractor shall deliver such documents and
materials to the City as they are generated; however, Contractor may take and
retain copies of said documents and materials that are not Confidential
Information, as desired.
5.25. All reports, information, data and exhibits prepared or assembled by Contractor
in connection with the performance of its Services pursuant to this Agreement
are confidential until released by the City to the public and Contractor agrees
that such documents shall not be available to any individual or organization
without the written consent of the City prior to such release.
5.26. No reports, maps, or other documents produced in whole or in part under this
Agreement shall be the subject of an application for copyright by or on behalf of
Contractor.
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Compliance with Authority
5.27. Contractor shall comply with all laws, regulations, executive orders and other
applicable requirements of any governmental agencies having jurisdiction
including the Fair labor Standards Act, the Occupational Safety and Health
Act and all those relating in any way to employment practices and protection
of the environment. Contractor shall not discriminate against any employee or
any applicant for employment for reasons of race, color, creed, religion, sex,
sexual preference, age or national origin.
5.28. Contractor shall make timely payment of all employment taxes and of all
social security and other contributions of every kind required to be made with
respect to or measured by the wages and salaries of persons employed by
Contractor.
5.29. Contractor shall indemnify City against, and hold City harmless from, any
liability or loss including liability or loss from fines or penalties arising out of
Contractor's failure to perform the obligations imposed upon it by Sections
5.27 and 5.28 of the Agreement.
Progress Reports
5.30. Contractor shall meet with City staff, upon City's request, or as needed, in order
to provide reports or information concerning the Services being performed by
Contractor under this Agreement.
Contractor's License Classification
5.31. Contractor shall possess all appropriate licenses for the duration of
this Agreement.
City Provided Data and Services
5.32. The City shall furnish the Contractor available studies, reports and other data
pertinent to Contractor's Services; obtain or authorize Contractor to obtain or
provide additional reports and data as required; furnish to Contractor services
of others required for the performance of Contractor's Services hereunder,
and Contractor shall be entitled to use and rely upon all such information and
services provided by the City in performing Contractor's Services under this
Agreement.
5.33. The Contractor has no control over the cost of labor, materials, equipment or
services furnished by others, or over equipment vendors' or construction
contractors' methods of determining prices, or other competitive bidding or
market conditions, practices or bidding strategies. Cost estimates are based
on the Contractor's opinion based on experience and judgment. Contractor
cannot and does not guarantee that proposals, bids or actual Project
construction costs will not vary from cost estimates prepared by Contractor.
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SECTION 6. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
6.01. Unless otherwise terminated as provided in this Section, this Agreement will
continue in effect until such time as all studies and budgets contemplated in the
Services are complete and the City receives all project close-out documents,
unless otherwise extended according to the terms and conditions set forth in
this Agreement.
Non -Default Termination
6.02. City, at its sole discretion, may terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) days
written notice to Contractor and such termination shall be effective in the
manner specified in such notice and shall be without prejudice to any claim that
either party may have against the other. During the thirty (30) day period after
such notice is sent, the parties shall continue to act toward each other in good
faith.
6.03. In the event of any such termination, in full and complete settlement for the
termination of the Work, City shall pay Contractor for those Services performed
prior to the date of delivery of the termination notice, plus compensation for (i)
necessary Work performed during the notice period and authorized in the
termination notice, and (ii) all costs reasonably and necessarily incurred by
Contractor directly attributable to termination which could not reasonably have
been avoided and for which Contractor is not otherwise compensated that are
incurred through the date of termination and effectuating the termination
("Termination Expenses"). Termination Expenses shall not include lost profits,
lost opportunities, consequential damages, or the like. In no event shall total
payment exceed the Contract Price.
Termination on Occurrence of Stated Events
6.04. This Agreement will terminate automatically on the occurrence of any of the
following events:
A. Bankruptcy or insolvency of either party; or
B. Sale of the Contractor; or
C. Assignment of this Agreement by Contractor without City's written
consent.
Termination for Default
6.05. If Contractor defaults in the performance of this Agreement or materially
breaches any of its provisions, City may immediately terminate this Agreement
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by giving written notification to Contractor indicating the effective date of such
termination. Termination will take effect immediately upon the date specified in
the notification. For the purposes of this paragraph, material breach of this
Agreement includes, but is not limited to, the following:
A. Contractor's failure to perform, in a manner satisfactory to the City in its
sole discretion, the Services specified in Section 3 of this Agreement; or
B. Contractor's material breach of any obligation or provision
contained in Section 5 of this Agreement.
6.06. The waiver by either party of a breach or default by the other party shall not be
deemed a waiver of any different or later breach; nor shall any delay or omission
by either party to exercise any right it may have hereunder operate as a waiver
of any breach or default of such a right. The failure of either party to this
Agreement to exercise any of its rights under this Agreement does not constitute
a breach thereof and shall not be deemed to be a waiver of such rights or a
waiver of any subsequent breach.
6.07. In the event of any termination of this Agreement or reduction in the scope of
the Work, Contractor shall not be entitled to damages for loss of profits for the
unexecuted portion of the Work or any other damages because of such
termination or reduction.
SECTION 7. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Notices
7.01. All notices, approvals, consents and other communications between the parties
shall be in writing, and shall be sent by fax or by certified mail (return receipt
requested) to the respective addresses set forth below, or at such other address
as may be furnished by either party to the other in writing. Faxed notices,
confirmed by copy thereof, shall be deemed communicated as of the day the
facsimile was sent. Mailed notices will be deemed communicated as of the day
of receipt or the third (3rd) day after mailing, whichever Occurs first.
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Contractor:
Richard C. Slade & Assoc., LLC
Attn: Richard C. Slade, President
12750 Ventura Blvd., Ste 202
Studio City, CA 91604
Fax: 818-506-0418
Telephone: 818-506-0418
City:
City of Vernon
Attn: City Administrator
4305 Santa Fe Ave
Vernon, CA 90058
Fax: 323-826-1438
Telephone: 323-583-8811
Copy to:
Vernon City Hall
Attn: Community Services &
Water Department
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
All invoices shall be mailed via U.S. Postal Service to the following address:
Vernon City Hall
Attn: Office of the Treasurer/Community Services & Water
4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, CA 90058
Entire Agreement of the Parties
7.02. This Agreement supersedes any and all agreements, either oral or written,
between the parties with respect to the rendering of Services by Contractor for
City and contains all of the representations, covenants, and agreements
between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and the
rendering of those Services. Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that
no representations, inducements, promises, or agreements, orally or otherwise,
have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any party, which
are not contained in this Agreement, and that no other agreement, statement, or
promise not contained in this Agreement or a subsequent amendment or
change order shall be valid or binding. No amendment or change in the
provisions of this Agreement shall be made, except in a formal written
amendment signed by Contractor and an authorized representative of the City,
or in a written change order. Contractor expressly waives all claims for
compensation based upon quantum meruit, implied contract or oral contract.
Each party represents and warrants that it has read and fully familiarized itself
with this Agreement, and that such party has been fully authorized to sign this
Agreement.
7.03. This Agreement shall be comprised of these included provisions, together with
Exhibits A and B, which are all attached. In the event of conflict between this
Agreement and any of the exhibits, including the Proposal, this Agreement shall
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prevail.
Partial Invalidity
7.04. If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to
be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full
force and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any way.
Law and Arbitration
7.05. All disputes arising out of or related to this Agreement, the conduct of either
party in connection with this Agreement, and the relationship and rights of the
parties in connection with this Agreement, whether characterized as breach of
contract, tort, or otherwise (except for those requesting injunctive relief) shall be
determined by binding arbitration in accordance with the terms of this Section.
The submittal of all matters to arbitration in accordance with the terms of this
Section is the sole and exclusive method, means and procedure to resolve any
and all claims, disputes or disagreements arising under this Agreement, except
for claims by either party which seek injunctive relief, which claims shall be
resolved by suit filed in the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, California,
the decision of which court shall be subject to appeal pursuant to applicable
law. The parties hereby irrevocably waive any and all rights to the contrary and
shall at all times conduct themselves in accordance with the terms of this
Section, relying on arbitration as the sole means of resolution of disputes.
Arbitration of all matters required to be arbitrated hereunder shall take place
before a panel of three retired judges of the Superior Court of the State of
California (the "Arbitrators") under the auspices of Judicial Arbitration &
Mediation Services, Inc. ("JAMS"). Such arbitration shall be initiated by the
parties, or either of them, within ten (10) calendar days after either party sends
notice of a demand to arbitrate (the "Arbitration Notice") to the other party and
to JAMS. The Arbitration Notice shall contain a description of the subject matter
of the arbitration, the dispute with respect thereto, the amount involved, if any,
and the remedy or determination sought. Each party shall select a retired judge
from the JAMS panel, and the two selected judges shall mutually agree on the
third retired judge from the JAMS panel. If one of the parties does not select a
retired judge from the JAMS panel within fourteen (14) calendar days after
receipt of the Arbitration Notice, JAMS will select the second judge, and the
judge selected by JAMS and the judge selected by the other party will select the
third judge for the panel. The third judge is to be selected within ten (10)
calendar days following the selection of the first two judges. The three judges
will together serve as the Arbitrators. The arbitration shall be conducted in Los
Angeles, California. Any party may be represented by counsel and/or other
authorized representative. In rendering a decision(s), the Arbitrators shall
determine the rights and obligations of the parties according to the substantive
and procedural laws of the State of California and the terms of this Agreement.
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The decision of the Arbitrators shall be based on the evidence introduced at the
hearing and accompanied by a written statement of decision as to each of the
principal controverted issues. The agreement of two of the three Arbitrators as
to the resolution of the dispute shall be a conclusive resolution. The Arbitrators
shall deliver the written decision to the parties within thirty (30) calendar days
following the date of the selection of the last of the Arbitrators. The decision
shall be conclusive and binding, and it may thereafter be confirmed as a
judgment by the Superior Court of the State of California, subject only to
challenge on the grounds set forth in the California Code of Civil Procedure
Section 1286.2. The validity and enforceability of the decision of the Arbitrators
is to be determined exclusively by the California Courts.
Attorney's Fees
7.06. In the event a dispute, claim or litigation arises regarding this Agreement, the
prevailing party shall be entitled to reimbursement for reasonable attorneys'
fees and actual costs, which may be set by the arbitrators or the court in the
same action or in a separate action brought for that purpose, in addition to
any other relief which is obtained.
7.07. Neither party shall be considered in default in any of its obligations under this
Agreement when a failure of performance shall be due to an uncontrollable
force. The term "uncontrollable force" shall mean any cause beyond the control
of the party affected, including, but not restricted to, flood, earthquake, storm,
fire, lightning, epidemic, war, riot, civil disturbance or disobedience, federal,
state, or municipal action, statute, ordinance, or regulation, embargoes of the
United States Government or any other government, which by exercise of due
diligence such party could not reasonably have been expected to avoid and by
exercise of due diligence has been unable to overcome. Either party rendered
unable to fulfill any of its obligations under this Agreement by reason of an
uncontrollable force shall give written notice within five (5) business days of
such fact to the other party and shall exercise due diligence to remove such
inability with all reasonable dispatch. ,
7.08. Except as may otherwise be specifically provided herein, this Agreement may
be modified or amended only by a written document executed by both
Contractor and the City and approved as to form by the City Attorney.
7.09. The captions used in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall in no
way define, limit or describe the scope or intent of the Agreement or any part
thereof.
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7.10. City reserves the right to award similar contracts to multiple contractors to
ensure the City has adequate services.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed the Agreement on the
dates shown below.
City:
City of Vernon
Name:
Title:
Date:
ATTEST:
Manuela Giron
City Clerk
Contractor:
Richard C ade
Name://✓ ,/i
Title: 0)`
Date:— &
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Jeff A. Harrison
City Attorney
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RICHARD C. SLADE & ASSOCIATES LLC
CONSULTING GROUNDWATER GEOLOGISTS
Mr. Samuel Kevin Wilson, P.E. December 12, 2007
Director of Community Services Water
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California 90058
Re: Technical Proposal for Hydrogeologic Services Our Job No. 364-LAS01
Water Well Drilling Project
City of Vernon
Dear Mr. Wilson:
Richard C. Slade & Associates LLC, Consulting Groundwater Geologists (RCS), is pleased to
present this Technical Proposal for hydrogeologic services in conjunction with the drilling,
design and construction of a new municipal -supply water well for the City. This new well, to be
known as Well No. 21, is to be located at a City -selected site along Fruitland Ave, just east of
Boyle St. We are providing our Fee Proposal under separate cover per your request.
We understand this project involves the following:
• Providing a Preliminary Design Report (PDR) in which local hydrogeologic conditions
are defined, in part, by correlating electric logs available from various water wells, oil
wells and deep groundwater monitoring wells in the area. Our PDR will identify the
parameters needed to accurately provide the preliminary design criteria used in the
preparation of the Technical Specifications for well construction.
• Preparing detailed Technical Specifications and accurate Bid Sheets for the drilling,
construction, development and testing of the new well.
• Providing office and field services during the well construction and testing effort.
• Preparing a Summary of Well Construction Operations Report to help document all
elements of the drilling and testing of the new well; all field -acquired data are to be
appended to this RCS report as part of the documentation effort.
RCS will be the sole consultant and RCS will provide and be responsible for all hydrogeologic
elements of the well construction project. No subcontractors are proposed.
Provided in our technical proposal which follows are:
1. Our Credentials and Experience in water well construction projects.
2. Key References for identical projects.
3. Our Understanding of the Project.
4. Our Recommended Scope of Hydrogeologic Services.
5. Our Project Schedule
6. A man-hour breakdown and cost estimate in conformance with our Recommended
Scope of Hydrogeologic Services. Per your request, our man-hour breakdown and
cost estimate are provided under separate cover.
12750 VENTURA BLVD., SUITE 202, STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA 91604
PHONE: (818) 506-0418 - FAX: (818) 506-1343 • NAPA VALLEY PHONE: (707) 963-3914
Technical Proposal for Hydrogeologic Services
Water Well Drilling Project
City of Vernon
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The RCS Recommended Scope of Hydrogeologic Services is time -proven and successful, and
has been utilized for many years by RCS and by the few other experienced groundwater
consultants who are also routinely involved with the siting and construction monitoring of
municipal -supply water wells.
The RCS -recommended approach provided herein is based on the very large number of
identical, time -tested, and successfully completed water well siting, design and construction
projects conducted in California by RCS over the past 41 years. We believe that our
recommended approach not only meets but ultimately exceeds the requirements in the RFP.
The RCS approach will provide for a detailed groundwater evaluation of the local groundwater
reservoir, and an independent and definitive correlation of the geophysical electrical logs of
existing wells, proximal oil wells and nearby groundwater monitoring wells (owned by the Water
Replenishment District).
As a result, the basic 3-dimensional configuration of the local groundwater reservoir beneath the
City will be defined and the information provided by RCS in the PDR will be soundly based on
all electric logs, water levels and water quality data available for those wells. The electric logs
will be correlated, the depths, thicknesses of key aquifers will be established, and differences in
perforated depths in local City wells can be evaluated relative to these correlated aquifers in
each well. Hence, the possible reasons for and sources of poor quality water and/or low
yielding aquifers screened by City wells can also be assessed.
RCS maintains a specialized technical staff that has provided the identical services required in
your RFP in order to design and construct municipal -supply water wells for a large number of
other clients throughout California.
RCS geologists are committed to perform their office and field work in an efficient, professional,
and intelligent manner in order to deliver a work product that meets or exceeds the stated
objectives of your RFP.
We truly appreciate this opportunity to submit our proposal for hydrogeologic services and
enthusiastically look forward to the possibility of working with you and your City staff on this
groundwater development project.
Respec ° ully submittd,
RICHD C. S . &
RicPI'"C. Slade, President and
Principal Groundwater Geologist
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This project specifically involves the detailed evaluation of: subsurface conditions; the
determination of the depth to, and the thickness and continuity of key aquifers; the definition of
the water levels, water quality and pumping rates available to a new well at the subject property;
the preparation of accurate Technical Specifications and line bid sheets in order to allow the
City to receive realistic bids for the new well construction; the accurate assessment of down -
hole data generated during the drilling and testing of the pilot borehole; the detailed review of
those data and the prompt delivery of the Final Design Memorandum for the final placement of
casing, perforations and gravel pack; the use of experienced field geologists to appropriately
monitor the installation of all casing, gravel pack and cement seal; the field use of RCS
geologists to monitor all chemical, mechanical and pumping development; providing specific
recommendations for all pumping tests to determine the design parameters for the permanent
pump; creating a Summary of Construction Operations Report to help document all elements of
the drilling and testing of the new well; and providing liaison with and project management for
the City throughout the well construction project.
Because of the legal adjudication of the Coastal Plain region, and based on the fact that the
region has had a long history of petroleum exploration, there are at least three key sources of
water well and subsurface geophysical electric log (E-log) data (in addition to City) for the
project that must be scrutinized: the Basin Watermaster; the Water Replenishment District of
Southern California (WRD); and the State Division of Oil and Gas. In addition, the California
Department of Water Resources has its important 1961-dated Bulletin No. 104 on groundwater
conditions in this region. Vital data on subsurface conditions, water levels, pumping rates, and
well depths are available from several sources, each of which is well known to RCS:
1) The City and its numerous wells, well logs, water level history, water quality and water
quality problem areas; pumping rates, and electric logs. Table 1, "Summary of
Available Well Construction Data," provides a brief summary of key data for 10 City -
owned wells;
2) The Walnut Park Mutual Water Company (WPMWC) just to the south, thereby
representing the nearest offsite municipal -supply water well and well data source(RCS
provided complete well design, Technical Specifications, and well construction design
and field monitoring of new WPMWC Well No. 12 in 2005/06);
3) And monitoring data from a few nearby groundwater monitoring wells owned by WRD
(see Figure 1, "Location Map").
The requisite work will be performed entirely by the experienced groundwater geologists of
Richard C. Slade & Associates LLC (RCS), located in Studio City. RCS was formed by Mr.
Richard Slade in 1983 and RCS is a California Corporation. Mr. Slade, who has 41 years of
groundwater experience in Southern California, functions as Principal Groundwater Geologist.
Mr. Earl LaPensee has over 21 years of groundwater experience, the past 18 of which have
been as senior Groundwater Geologist with RCS.
The proposed City project appears tailored directly to the expertise and prior experience of the
RCS firm for numerous reasons, including:
Technical Proposal for Hydrogeologic Services
Water Well Drilling Project 2 �_
City of Vernon
• RCS has conducted water well evaluations, well siting studies, and well construction
projects for other proximal clients, including:' the very nearby Walnut Park Mutual
Water Company; the cities of South Gate, Compton, Lynwood, Santa Fe Springs, and
Cerritos; and even the Park Water Company. As a result, RCS has a solid in-house
database for the area, including considerable subsurface information for the WRD
groundwater monitoring wells in the region (see Figure 1).
• RCS has worked previously with the City and is generally familiar with its organization,
personnel and water well database.
• RCS is well aware of the important types of subsurface data and of the key data
repositories for this portion of the adjudicated Central Groundwater Basin of Los
Angeles County. RCS will obtain additional E-logs from the Division of Oil and Gas
from the wildcat wells in the region, and collect additional water level and water quality
data from WRD for its ongoing nested groundwater monitoring well network. E-log
correlation is vital for two key reasons: it helps identify the depths, thicknesses and
continuity of key aquifers which is necessary for selecting future well sites; and it helps
to better define drilling and casing parameters for the technical specifications/bid
sheets for new wells which is important for minimizing/precluding cost overruns during
the construction of new wells.
Over the past 41 years, RCS had developed a solid reputation for "doing its homework" and for
obtaining, graphing and evaluating subsurface data and different types of important
hydrogeologic data. This will be done again for this project.
RCS is a small company with a unique specialty in groundwater resources and water well
design and construction. There is no need for subcontractors; all work will be locally performed
and on an in-house basis. Being a small firm, it is vitally important for RCS, itself, to provide a
quality, detailed and documented report to the City within the time lines and cost estimates that
are defined in this proposal.
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UNDERSTANDING THE PROJECT
Having sited, designed, specified, monitored the construction and conducted pumping tests of
more than 200 municipal -supply wells in California over the past 40 years (not including similar
services for an additional 200 or more irrigation -supply water wells for vineyards and wineries in
California), RCS is uniquely qualified to conduct all hydrogeologic elements required for this City
Water Well No. 21 project. You will be able to note the results of our long-term experience and
of our prior work for other clients in the adjudicated Central Basin via: the written details
presented in our Recommended Scope of Hydrogeologic Services; in our Introduction to our
RCS firm and its key professional and licensed geologists who will be working on your project;
and in our listing of projects involving virtually identical scopes of service for new municipal -
supply wells in the Central Groundwater Basin. Particularly notable about this list of recent
municipal -supply clients is that it includes widely divergent geographic locations, and hence,
different subsurface conditions. Yet, all listed projects have been completed in a timely, efficient
and professional manner. We invite you to contact any of the Client Reference contacts that we
have provided herein. This Client Reference list includes a recent well immediately south of
Vernon, and also repeat clients in Anaheim, Hemet, the Santa Clarita Valley and Victorville..
RCS is a small firm that is well-known in the industry for doing its "homework" on subsurface
conditions in preparation for providing detailed, accurate Preliminary Design Reports for new
municipal -supply wells.
Part of the long-term success of the RCS firm is not only our dedicated and professional
geologists, but also the fact that they do detailed and independent evaluations of subsurface
data; RCS does not and will not "re -hash" the published information on aquifers and formations
in the Central Basin for your project. Instead, and as noted in our Recommended Scope of
Hydrogeologic Services, RCS will obtain and independently correlate available geophysical
electric logs. Such work was not published in DWR Bulletin 104 (1961) and to our knowledge
has not been performed by any prior water well consultant used by the City to site, design and
construct wells for the City.
It is our long-standing opinion that it is the correlation of available electric logs that provides the
key to defining the depths, thicknesses, and continuity of key aquifers beneath the City. RCS
does this on its water well siting and design projects —RCS will also do this for your project.
Further, once the key aquifers are identified, RCS then uses available static water level data,
pumping level data, trends in basinwide water levels, water quality information and pumping
data to define the remaining key parameters for the Preliminary Well Design Report. Key
parameters include: pilot hole depth; casing type, diameter and depth; cement seal depth;
length of perforated interval; and the depth to the uppermost perforations in the new well.
Clearly, these preliminary parameters must be well-defined because they are input directly into
the Technical Specifications for bidding purposes. Our field geologists then obtain depth -
discrete in -situ data from the drilling and down -hole testing of the pilot hole in order to formulate
the Final design of the well. RCS is keenly aware of the need to promptly but accuratelv provide
this Final well design to the Contractor, using the field generated data. These Final design
criteria will include selection of a screen slot size and an appropriate gravel pack gradation to
preclude pumping of sand by the new well.
Over the years, RCS geologists have worked on numerous municipal -supply well construction
projects and with all of the contractors who will likely be bidding this project. RCS is proud to
Technical Proposal for Hydrogeologic Services
Water Well Drilling Project
City of Vernon
say that we believe we have developed a good professional working relationship with the drilling
superintendents and the lead drillers with these companies.
In addition, because of the large number of recent RCS water well construction projects, RCS is
well aware of current drilling costs. This allows RCS the ability to provide the City with an
accurate Opinion of the Probable Cost of Construction of your new well.
Nearby work over the past few years in the adjudicated Central Basin by ' RCS geologists,
involving virtually identical services as are needed for your Well No. 21, have been or are being
performed for:
• Walnut Park Mutual Water Company
• City of South Gate
• City of Cerritos
• Park Water Company
• City of Santa Fe Springs
• City of Norwalk
• City of Paramount
Lastly, other than accurately defining subsurface conditions at the Well No. 21 drill site at the
Fruitland Ave property, these are a few other groundwater and logistical considerations that
must be considered. These include the following:
- Hydrogeologic issues, such as: the presence of iron, manganese and/or hydrogen
sulfide in the aquifer systems; the known groundwater contaminant plumes in this
portion of the Central Basin; and the probable regional contamination in Vernon,
coupled with the known soils and groundwater contamination at the industrial facilities
that formerly occupied the proposed well site on Fruitland Ave.
- Logistical issues (as noted in our initial field visit) such as:
■ Will all building demolition be completed and will all concrete rubble/debris be
removed from the site by others to accommodate the well construction?
■ Will the well construction project interfere with the onsite hazardous contractor
who is actively cleaning up and remediating the site?
■ Are all the soils and groundwater contaminants defined, including the types,
vertical depths, horizontal migration, and contaminant concentrations?
• Will the City be able to treat contamination if it is encountered by the new well
■ And, have any special concerns been expressed by any regulators (such as the
State Department of Public Health, i.e., Department of Health Services)?
RCS and its geologists are committed to this project. We are a small company. Our
estimated fees are realistic, well considered and based on our experience in providing
the services described herein (including the total depth of the pilot borehole that we
recommend). We are ready, willing and able to start our work!
RCS EXPERIENCE
CLIENT REFERENCES FOR RCS
Mr. Reggie Lamson
Principal Engineer
Victorville Water, City of Victorville
17185 Yuma St.
Victorville, CA 92392-5887
(760) 843-3108
Ms. Sara Mathis
Principal Engineer
Water Engineering Division
City of Anaheim
210 So. Anaheim Blvd, Suite 601
Anaheim 92805
(714) 765-4298
Mr. Steven R. Andrews
District Engineer for
Walnut Park Mutual Water Company
Telephone for Mr. Andrews (949) 315-5050
Mr. Robert DiPrimio, President
Valencia Water Company
24631 Avenue Rockefeller
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 295-6501
Mr. Ralph Phraner, Senior Geologist
Eastern Municipal Water District
2270 Trumble Road
Perris, CA 92572-8300
(909) 928-3777, Ext. 4482
RICHAR.D C. SLADE & ASSOCIATES I,I,C
CONSULTING GROUNDWATER GEOLOGISTS
List of RCS Municipal -Supply Water Well Construction Projects for Last Five Years
Agency and Well Name/Number
Year
Agency Project
Contact No.
Completed
Manager
Los Angeles County Water Works District
In Progress
Genevieve Osmena
626.300.3395
City of Anaheim Well No. 56
In Progress
Dan Setty
714.765.4440
Eastern Municipal Water District Wells P1,
P2 and P3
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In Progress
Ralph Phraner
951.928.3777
Victorville Water Dept. Wells 44, 45 and
Ext. 4482
2007
Reggie Lamson
760.843.3108
City of Tustin Pasadena Avenue Well
2007
Kunal Mittal
714.573.3145
City of Anaheim Well No. 54
2007
Dave Butera
714.766.4217
Valencia Water Company Well T-7
2007
Keith Abercrombie
661.295.6504
Monte Vista Water Company ASR Well
No. 33
2006
John Reddick
909.624.0035
Baldy Mesa Water District Well No. 12
2006
Joseph Ogg
760.949.0332
Walnut Park Mutual Water Company Well
No. 12
2006
Eddie Viramontes
323.585.7321
Newhall County Water District Castaic
Well No. 7
2006
Riel Johnson
661.259.3610
Town of Yountville Well No. 1
2006
Mike Praul
707.944.8851
City of Chino Well Nos. 16 and 17
2006
Gilbert Aldaco
909.464.8368
City of Adelanto Wells 17 and 18
2006
Wilson So
760.242.2365
Victorville Water Dept. Wells 42, 43 and
46
2005
Reggie Lamson
760.843.3108
City of Anaheim Well No. 48
2005
David Shen
714.766.4421
City of Hesperia Wells 19A, 31 and 32
2005
Jeff Benington
760.947.1475
Irvine Ranch Water District Wells 77, 78
and 110
2004
Steve Malloy
Y
949.453.5300
Town of Windsor Well No. 11
2004
William Daida
970.686.7476
Valencia Water Company Well No. 206
2003
Keith Abercrombie
661.295.6504
City of Redlands North Orange Wellfield
Nos. 1 and 2
2003
Douglas Headrick
g
909.798.7698
City of South Gate Well No. 28
2003
Mario Cervantes
323.563.9576
High Desert Power Project/VVWD ASR
Wells F, G, H & K
2002/03
Reggie Lamson
760.843.3108
Victorville Water Dept. Wells 38, 39, 40
and 41
2002/03
Reggie Lamson
760.843.3108
Each of the above -listed recent municipal well projects included not only the preparation of Preliminary Design
Memoranda and Technical Specifications for construction, but also the preparation of detailed estimates for the
preliminary cost of well construction. This RCS experience is invaluable because the above listed contractors will
likely be bidding on the proposed project. Also, as a result of the significant amount of recent well construction
experience, RCS is very aware of current costs for the drilling and testing of new municipal -supply wells.
12750 VENTURA BLVD., SUITE 202, STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA 91604
PHONE: (818) 506-0418 • FAX: (818) 506-1343 - NAPA VALLEY PHONE: (707) 963-3914
RICHARD C. SLADE & ASSOCIATES LLC
CONSULTING GROUNDWATER GEOLOGISTS
HYDROGEOLOGIC SERVICES FOR
MUNICIPAL -SUPPLY WATER WELLS
Richard C. Slade and Associates LLC, Consulting Groundwater Geologists, have been retained
by numerous water agencies, cities, water districts and private water companies to develop their
local groundwater resources. Typical of the types of services provided for these agencies
depends on the needs of the client and have included such tasks as:
Hydrogeologic Evaluation and Well Siting
■ Research of published geologic maps and reports;
■ evaluate site geology and watershed conditions;
■ evaluate surface and subsurface geologic conditions;
■ identify groundwater flow directions;
■ perform site reconnaissance visits;
■ review driller's logs and casing records;
■ evaluate and correlate electric logs;
• monitor water levels in wells;
• assess potential water quality problems;
• monitor field water quality parameters in existing wells;
■ conduct pumping (aquifer) tests in wells;
■ evaluate well interference between pumping wells;
■ review down -hole videos of wells;
■ evaluate water quality in onsite and in offsite wells;
■ locate nearby offsite wells;
■ determine feasibility of siting and constructing new water wells;
■ prepare reports with conclusions and recommendations regarding feasibility
of developing local groundwater supplies.
Prepare Technical Specifications for New Wells
• identify the location and depth for new onsite wells;
■ assess site logistics for well construction;
■ determine drilling methodology;
■ evaluate conditions for wastewater discharge under NPDES permitting;
■ prepare detailed technical specifications and line item estimates of the
probable cost for drilling and constructing new wells;
■ assist in bidding process.
Field Monitoring Services
■ geologically log drill cuttings from pilot hole;
■ evaluate the electric log of the pilot hole;
■ select depth zones and monitor aquifer zone isolation testing for water quality
in selected aquifers
■ monitor construction of new wells and provide final recommendations for
placement of well casings, perforations and gravel pack;
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PHONE: (818) 506-0418 • FAX: (818) 506-1343 - NAPA VALLEY PHONE: (707) 963-3914
HYDROGEOLOGIC SERVICES FOR
MUNICIPAL -SUPPLY WATER WELLS
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■ monitor the installation of the recommended casing and gravel pack;
• monitor well development by mechanical and pumping methods;
• monitor water levels; utilizing water level pressure transducers;
■ conduct pumping (aquifer) tests;
■ identify sampling/laboratory protocol for sampling events;
■ determine water quality parameters to test for in the laboratory;
• provide recommendations for um it
pump;
p png ra a and depth setting for permanent
■ identify down -hole well problems and develop guidelines for rehabilitating
existing wells;
■ prepare recommendations for rehabilitating existing wells.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Alhambra, uty of
Arcadia, City of
Burbank, City of
Castaic Lake Water Agency
Central Basin Municipal Water District
Cerritos, City of
Chino, City of
Compton, City of
Waterworks District, Antelope Valley
Crescenta Valley Water District
East Pasadena Water Co.
Glendale, City of
LaVerne, City of
Lynwood, City of
Newhall County Water District
Park Water Company
Pasadena, City of
Pomona, City
Rowland Water District
San Fernando, City of
Santa Clarita Water Co.
South Gate, City of
Torrance, City of
Valencia Water Co.
Walnut Park Water Company
BUTTE COUNTY
Del Oro Water Co.
Paradise Irrigation District
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
Carpinteria Water District
Montecito Water District
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
Hesperia, City of
Ontario, City of
Redlands, City of
Southern California Water Company
Upland, City of
Victor Valley Water District
Baldy Mesa Water District
Mojave Water Agency
RIVERSIDE COUNTY
Corona, City of
Eastern Municipal Water District
Hemet, City of
Mission Springs Water District
Palm Desert, City of
VENTURA COUNTY
Fillmore, City of
Oxnard, City of
Santa Paula, City of
Simi Valley, City of
Ventura, City of
ORANGE COUNTY
Anaheim, City of
Fullerton, City of
HYDROGEOLOGIC SERVICES FOR
MUNICIPAL -SUPPLY WATER WELLS
Irvine Ranch Water District
Irvine, City of
Newport Beach, City of
Orange, City of
San Juan Capistrano, City of
Santa Ana; City of
Tustin, City of
Yorba Linda Water District
SONOMA COUNTY
Cloverdale, City of
Healdsburg, City of
Millview Water District, Ukiah
Sebastopol, City of
Windsor, Town of
Willow County Water, District
NAPA COUNTY
Napa, City of
St. Helena, City of
Napa County Housing Authority
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1) Santa Clara River Valley
2) Bunker Hill Groundwater Basin
3) Antelope Valley Basin
4) Ventura River Basin
5) Napa Valley Groundwater Basin
6) Alto Subbasin of Mojave River Basin
7) City of Redlands
8) Santa Clarita Valley
9) Montecito Basin
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10) Beverly Hills -Hollywood Basin
11) Yucaipa Basin
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12) Chino Groundwater Basin
13) Mound Basin
14) Palm Springs Subarea
15) Acton Basin
16) Carpinteria Basin
17) Claremont Heights Basin
18) Llagas Basin
19) Oxnard Plain Basin
12750 VENTURA BLVD., SUITE 202, STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA 91604
PHONE: (818) 506-0418 • FAX: (818) 506-1343 - NAPA VALLEY PHONE: (707) 963-3914
RICHARD C. SLADE & ASSOCIATES LLC
CONSULTING GROUNDWATER GEOLOGISTS
SIGNIFICANT HYDROGEOLOGIC PROJECTS
1. Santa Clara River Valley, Los Angeles Countv
Detailed evaluation of hydrogeologic characteristics of the Saugus Formation. Monitor static
levels in all deep wells in basin and evaluate current and historic groundwater quality from this
formation. Utilize many E-logs of wildcat oil wells to define base of fresh water and correlation
of key aquifers. Evaluate water level trends and conduct aquifer tests in selected wells to quan-
tify transmissivity. Identify complex subsurface stratigraphy via detailed cross sections. Identify
total thickness of all potentially water -bearing aquifer sands in the basin using E-logs. Calculate
usable quantity of groundwater in the formation to depths of 2500 ft and/or the base of fresh
water, whichever is encountered first.
2. Bunker Hill Groundwater Basin San Bernardino Countv
As part of a major groundwater litigation case, we collected and reviewed masses of groundwa-
ter data for the entire Bunker Hill Basin. Active water wells were identified; their history of an-
nual groundwater extractions were evaluated vs historic water level fluctuations. Annual
extractions by various agencies were graphed and compared, and then reviewed in terms of
long-term rainfall trends. The history of artificial recharge (spreading) was evaluated relative to
resulting water level impacts on the basin and to the locations of active downstream water wells.
Correlations of individual aquifers were made using available electric logs, and cross sections
were prepared along with geologic maps. to help evaluate the 3-D configuration of the ground-
water reservoir.
3. Antelope Valley Groundwater Basin Los Angeles Countv
A series of detailed groundwater investigations in various portions of this large groundwater
basin. Work has included numerous tasks including: collection and review of subsurface data;
detailed correlation of electric log signatures together with evaluation of drillers' logs to provide
an accurate assessment of the location and continuity of the "blue clay" and of granitic base-
ment rocks underlying the groundwater reservoir; providing optimum well locations and designs
for new wells; evaluating water quality in specific aquifers; monitoring construction; geological
logging of drill cuttings and review of E-logs; and conducting aquifer tests of completed wells.
4. Ventura River Basin, Ventura Countv
A detailed study of this major groundwater basin was conducted as part of a comprehensive
Environmental Impact Report for a site in the basin. Work conducted during this study included:
establishment of base -period hydrologic conditions; review, compilation, and analysis of hydro-
logic and hydrogeologic data collected from various water agencies in the area; analysis of tem-
poral changes in water levels and water quality in the basin; analysis of temporal changes in
groundwater extractions in the basin; calculation of basin groundwater storage and impact of
additional groundwater extractions from the basin, on groundwater levels, groundwater in stor-
age, other groundwater extractions, and groundwater quality; impact of surface water flows in
the Ventura River and the impact of groundwater extractions on these flows; and assessment of
various impacts and potential mitigation measures for the proposed project.
12750 VENTURA BLVD., SUITE 202, STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA 91604
PHONE: (818) 506-0418 • FAX: (818) 506-1343; NAPA VALLEY - PHONE: (707) 963-3914
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6. Napa Valley, Napa County
Numerous individual water resource analyses and water well siting studies have been con-
ducted for vineyard and winery facilities located throughout the valley and the adjoining hill-
sides. These studies have generally encompassed: evaluations and investigations of
hydrogeologic conditions in the valley; technical oversight and consulting activities associated
with drilling, installation, design, and testing of irrigation wells for the wineries and vineyards;
and supervision of aquifer testing -of existingirrigation wells for the wineries and detailed analy-
sis of the testing data to determine impact on surrounding irrigation wells. Included also has
been making formal presentations on several of the groundwater projects to various public
agencies such as City Councils, County Commissioners and Supervisors, and Planning Com-
missions.
Additional projects have involved the City of St. Helena in their efforts to purchase two separate
existing water wells. Work has entailed reviewing available drillers' logs, water levels and water
quality data for the wells, reviewing available well testing data, recommending and reviewing
video logs of the wells, conduction special down -hole water quality testing in one well, and pre-
paring reports (with documentation) regarding the hydrogeologic feasibility of acquiring the wells
by the City.
Another project involved providing detailed hydrogeologic input to a local engineering firm re-
garding the feasibility of acquiring an existing well by the City of Napa. Work here included field
reconnaissance, hydrogeologic review of data, and preparation of testing guidelines and cost
estimates for contractor work necessary to conduct long-term aquifer tests in the well.
6. Alto Subbasin of Mojave River Groundwater Basin San Bernardino County
Conducted several independent evaluations of subsurface hydrogeologic conditions throughout
the Alto Subbasin region of the large Mojave River Groundwater Basin. Over the past few
years, these detailed groundwater studies have been performed for the following individual cli-
ents: Victor Valley Water District; City of Hesperia; Baldy Mesa Water District; City of Adelanto;
Rancho Las Flores; and the High Desert Power Plant Project. Work has included: collecting
driller's logs and available electric logs; monitoring water levels; assessing groundwater quality;
conducting pumping (aquifer) tests; and selecting well sites for numerous municipal -supply wa-
ter wells. Additional field work has included: geologic logging of pilot boreholes; conducting
aquifer zone isolation tests in the open boreholes; evaluating the electric log surveys; providing
the final designs of numerous new water wells; monitoring the final construction of each well;
performing aquifer tests; and preparing detailed reports to document the "as -built" of each new
well. RCS has also conducted ongoing correlation of electric logs across the area to help de-
termine local subsurface conditions.
7. City of Redlands. Bunker Hill Groundwater Basin San Bernardino County
A detailed hydrogeologic study of the City's portion of the basin to define new municipal well
sites. Major concerns were proximity to active faults, shallow thicknesses of water -bearing
sediments, extremely difficult drilling conditions due to the abundance of boulders and cobbles,
contamination from volatile organic compounds like TCE, PCE, and DBCP (a fumigant), and
nitrates (due to the citrus industry). Drill sites were selected, local wells were sampled and
monitored, and detailed technical specifications for well construction were prepared. Two new
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wells were drilled under these specifications, with our personnel providing geologic logging,
monitoring of casing/gravel pack installation and monitoring of all well development and testing.
Electric log interpretation defined well screen placement. Neither well has any contaminants
and the wells are now on-line.
8. Santa Clarita Valley, Los Anae/es County
This detailed study examined the hydrogeologic characteristics of the alluvial aquifer system of
the Santa Clara River; also evaluated were the characteristics of the underlying Saugus Forma-
tion. Work included determining groundwater flow direction, current water levels and levels at
the beginning of our selected hydrologic base period, water quality assessments, review of an-
nual and historic groundwater production by well and by aquifer system, calculations of ground-
water in storage for various time periods, quantification of the perennial yield based on the
change -in -storage method, calculations of recoverable water from 13 major tributaries, and de-
termination of sites for future artificial recharge basins.
9. Montecito Groundwater Basin, Santa Barbara County
Several phases of work were recommended and ultimately completed to evaluate the three-
dimensional configuration of this coastal basin. Specifically identified were the location, nature,
and continuity of potential aquifers; the locations of several fault -induced groundwater barriers
and their effects on groundwater quality and seawater intrusion; and the quantitative evaluation
of aquifer characteristics based on aquifer tests. A test hole drilling exploration program was
conducted to update limited subsurface data; several wells were subsequently located, de-
signed and drilled; and two older wells were redeveloped and rehabilitated. In addition, consul-
tation was provided as needed, and test holes drilled for bedrock wells.
An additional, separate comprehensive and detailed assessment and investigation encom-
passed a perennial yield study for the basin. Work for this study included: examination and
assessment of temporal changes in water levels in water wells throughout the basin and the
impact of these changes on future water supply; calculation of potential groundwater in storage
and temporal changes in this storage; selection of a hydrologic base period of analysis; and
determination of groundwater in storage versus annual groundwater extraction by all pumpers in
the basin.
10. Beverly Hills -Hollywood Groundwater Basins Los Angeles Countv
Detailed hydrogeologic studies in the highly urbanized Hollywood and Central Groundwater
Basins were conducted to provide recommendations for new municipal wells. Essential, too,
were preparation of specifications for selected water well redevelopment and abandonment.
Definition of water quality problems by hydrogeologic methods was conducted because of
known mineralogical and bacteriologic problems and industrial pollution. Hydrologic studies
were conducted simultaneously to define the perennial yield of each basin. Much of the work
was based on detailed analyses of considerable amounts of subsurface oil well data which pro-
vided the key to identifying the geologic structure of the basin. Site locations and designs for
future test holes and water wells were provided also.
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11. Yucaipa Groundwater Basin, San Bernardino Countv
A major hydrogeologic study of Yucaipa Basin and its adjoining fault -induced subbasins. Work
included defining the lateral and vertical depths of the basins, correlating well logs, defining
fault -barrier effects on water levels and quality, calculating the amounts of recoverable water
from local major tributary watersheds, and identifying methods and sites for artificial recharge
operations. Calculations were also made of groundwater in storage in the various subbasins for
different periods of time. Aquifer parameters of transmissivity and storativity were also evalu-
ated; future well sites and drilling methods were established.
12. Chino Groundwater Basin, Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties
The basin represents one of the largest groundwater basins in southern California and was
studied to evaluate its potential, from a hydrogeologic standpoint, to accept recharge of 30,000
acre-feet per year of reclaimed water from local wastewater treatment facilities. Detailed hydro -
geologic maps and cross sections were prepared along with contour maps of current and his-
toric water level and water quality (total dissolved solids and nitrate concentrations). Long-term
water level hydrographs and water quality chemographs were prepared and compared together
with precipitation data. The surface definition of the basin was revised using fault -related
groundwater barriers. Other important products included a depth to groundwater map, defini-
tions of groundwater in storage zones in the basin, calculations of potential storage volumes in
the unsaturated zone for reclaimed water, and maps depicting potential sites for new spreading
basins, spread pump -back schemes, and injection wells.
13. Mound and Santa Paula Groundwater Basins Ventura Countv
This study was conducted to verify the horizontal extent and vertical depth of the groundwater
reservoir, to provide for monitoring of water levels and quality in deep, unexplored aquifers, and
to provide the locations and designs of new production wells. A major portion of the work in-
volved designing, providing technical specifications, and geologically logging test holes to 3000-
foot depths. Down -hole tests were conducted to obtain water samples for water quality charac-
terization. Subsequent work has involved considerable expert witness work concerning results
of the study.
14. Palm Springs Groundwater Basin Riverside Countv
This major study of the basins underlying Palm Springs was conducted to: define the areal ex-
tent and vertical depth of the, groundwater -bearing sediments; identify the source of bacterial
precipitates on a few active wells; define the locations and designs for new, high -capacity wells.
Hydrogeologic work included: data research; updating of water level and specific capacity data
by field work and aquifer tests of select wells; determining the three-dimensional configuration
of the basin and the continuity of aquifers; calculating the total and usable amounts of ground-
water in storage; determining aquifer characteristics; assessing existing computer model data;
defining fault -related groundwater barriers; and assessing the potential impacts of continuing
water level declines on existing wells.
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15. Acton Basin Los Angeles Countv
Geologically map the surface extent of the alluvial deposits and terrace deposits which com-
prise this groundwater basin. Identify the approximate maximum thicknesses of these materi-
als. Prepare hydrographs of key wells and analyze the historic fluctuations in water levels vs
time and vs the long-term rainfall record in the area. Provide detailed calculations of groundwa-
ter in storage in each of the two aquifer systems, identify locations for future municipal -supply
water wells. Assess the magnitude of annual recharge to the basin.
16. Carpentaria Groundwater Basin Santa Barbara Countv
A long-term study involving several phases of work to define groundwater conditions in the ba-
sin and to determine the optimum sites for new production wells. Included in the study were:
providing correlation of boring logs and electric logs of water and oil wells; collection, analyses,
and updating of water quality and water level data; recommending a basin -wide subsurface drill-
ing exploration program; conducting a basin -wide water well survey to obtain well .characteristics
and well efficiencies; preparing elevation contours on four major aquifers encountered during
test hole drilling to depths of 1500 feet; selecting sites, designing, and preparing technical speci-
fications for new wells; detailed geologic logging of all test holes and wells; assessing the safe
yield of the basin; providing monitoring and control of all well completion, well development and
well testing operations done by the drilling contractor; and detailed aquifer testing and mathe-
matical analyses of aquifer characteristics. Drilling exploration utilized multiple -aquifer tech-
niques and air -lifting methods to obtain water samples and aquifer coefficient.
17. Claremont Heights Basin Los Angeles Countv
A hydrogeological evaluation of this basin and its nearby basins that are separated from one
another by faults and/or water level barriers. Groundwater flow directions, historic and current
water levels and water quality were identified, and sites for new high -capacity wells to supply a
treatment facility were identified. The impact of the new extractions on basin -wide water levels
were evaluated, as were related effects on all proximal active wells. Aquifer test data were re-
viewed and realistic values for transmissivity and storativity were identified. Groundwater in
storage was calculated for the several adjoining groundwater basins.
18. Lla ias Groundwater Basin Santa Clara Countv
As part of the San Martin Water Quality Management Project, this study was essential to define
the hydrogeologic and hydrologic conditions in the local Llagas Groundwater Basin. For this
study, water supply and waste discharge characteristics were identified and evaluated, as were
present and future water quality problems and water quality problem areas. Major types and
sources of contamination were found to be nitrate concentrations created by return flows from
agriculture practices and return flows from individual septic tank systems which proliferate in the
region. A detailed nitrate monitoring program was developed as was a system to locate im-
properly sealed or abandoned water wells.
19. Oxnard Plain Groundwater Basin Ventura Countv
This study represents an evaluation of the long-term salt build=up in soils within and adjacent to
the Oxnard Air Force Base. The study included: detailed examination of old topographic maps,
aerial photographs, construction documents and boring logs for various phases of runway and
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taxiway construction; assessment of shallow auger hole logs and salinity test data obtained by
others; and presentation of reports for expert witness testimony. Shallow soils display high salt
concentration reflective of a shallow perched water table, flat topography, poor drainage, block-
age of subsurface and surface drainage by construction, and low permeability of the shallow
earth materials.
QUALIFICATIONS
INTRODUCTION TO RICHARD C. SLADE & ASSOCIATES LLC
CONSULTING GROUNDWATER GEOLOGISTS
Mr. Richard C. Slade has over 41 years of hydrogeologic experience in California, the last 25 of
which have been as Principal Hydrogeologist and owner of Richard C. Slade & Associates LLC,
Consulting Groundwater Geologists (RCS). The RCS firm employs a senior -level
hydrogeologist, Mr. Earl LaPensee. Mr. LaPensee has been with RCS since 1989. In addition,
RCS employs a project -level geologist and two additional staff -level geologists to provide field
and office support on its groundwater projects. The firm has its local office in Studio City,
roughly 20 or so miles from Vernon.
The specific areas of expertise for RCS include:
• groundwater resource development via siting, specifying, and designing of new water
wells for municipal -supply;
• preparing detailed preliminary design reports for new municipal -supply wells;
• providing detailed Technical Specifications and Bid Sheets for new well construction;
• detailed, independent correlation of geophysical electric logs;
• groundwater basin evaluations and basin management;
• aquifer analysis and water well testing;
• assessing groundwater quality;
• rehabilitation of older wells;
• evaluating groundwater contamination;
• providing expert witness services in hydrogeology.
The RCS Company is a Limited Liability Company (LLC), a California Corporation. Key contact
information, for the local office at which the proposed work will be conducted and administered,
is:
Mr. Richard C. Slade
President and Principal Groundwater Geologist
RICHARD C. SLADE & ASSOCIATES LLC
12750 Ventura Blvd., Ste 202
Studio City, CA 91604
Telephone: 818-506-0418
Fax: 818-506-1343
Email: rich ard. sladea-reslade. com
For this City of Vernon project, RCS has the necessary professional geologists, experience and
background to conduct the proposed work entirely with in-house personnel; no subcontractors
will be needed or used.
Technical Proposal for Hydrogeologic Services
Water Well Drilling Project 2
City of Vernon
Our Project Organization Chart for our work is as follows:
city of Vernon
Mr. Samuel Wilson
Mr. Scott Rigg
Richard C. Slade
Registered Geologist, Certified Engineering Geologist
Principal Groundwater Geologist
Ead LaPensee
Registered Geologist, Certified Hydrogeologist
Senior Groundwater Geologist
and
Project Manager
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Anthony Hicke Word Processing
Project GIS
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QUALIFICATIONS OF KEY PERSONNEL
RICHARD C. SLADE
Proiect Role
Principal -in -Charge
,Degrees
BA Degree, Geology, UCLA, Jan 1966
MS Degree, Geology (Engineering Geology), USC 1974
Licenses
Registered Geologist in CA (1971); also in ID, AZ
Certified Engineering Geologist in CA (1974)
Key Memberships
AWWA
National Groundwater Association, Association of Groundwater Scientists
American Institute of Hydrology
Technical Proposal for Hydrogeologic Services
Water Well Drilling Project 3
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Pertinent Experience
Major fields of hydrogeologic emphasis for Mr. Slade include groundwater resource
development (basin -wide studies, and water well evaluation, design and construction), and
groundwater contamination investigations (landfills, volatile organics, gasoline, etc.). Principal
projects have involved groundwater resource development, preparing technical specifications
for well construction basin evaluation, aquifer test analyses, assessment of water quality
problems and groundwater degradation, design of water wells for municipal supply, monitoring
of all phases of water well construction, locating and designing groundwater monitoring
networks, evaluating data from existing wells to determine the feasibility of well rehabilitation
versus well destruction, and providing expert witness testimony for groundwater litigation.
Mr. Slade's professional career in the groundwater resources of Southern California began in
1967 while with the Hydrology -Geology Section of the Metropolitan Water District. At present,
Mr. Slade has over 41 years of hydrogeologic experience with water wells, aquifer systems, well
rehabilitation, and water well siting/design/construction.
Mr. Slade formed Richard C. Slade & Associates LLC in 1983 to provide specialized and
independent, technical, professional and direct personal consulting services to the groundwater
and water well industry.
EARL LAPENSEE
Project Role
Senior Groundwater Geologist and Project Manager
Degrees
BS Degree, Geology, UCLA, 1983
MS Degree, Geological Sciences, UCR, 1986
Licenses
Registered Geologist in CA (1990)
Certified Hydrogeologist in CA (1995)
Registered Professional Hydrogeologist, American Institute of Hydrology
Key Memberships
National Groundwater Association, Association of Groundwater Scientists
American Institute of Hydrology
Pertinent Experience
Groundwater Geology (Hydrogeology) is the main emphasis in the current 23 years of Mr.
LaPensee's professional career. Major projects include the hydrologic and hydrogeologic
assessment and analysis of groundwater basins in southern and northern California and the
exploration for and development of groundwater in those basins. Currently, Mr. LaPensee's
focus has been on projects involving the exploration and development of groundwater in
southern California groundwater basins and has included the siting and technical oversight of
construction of municipal -supply water wells. In addition, Mr. LaPensee has also provided
technical oversight in the siting, design and testing of injection/extraction wells and groundwater
monitoring wells, for hazardous waste sites.
To perform exploration and development of groundwater resources, Mr. LaPensee relies on a
number of information/data sources in evaluation of groundwater conditions which include:
geologic, water -level, and water -quality data; driller's logs of wells; surface geophysical
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surveying (when deemed appropriate); downhole geophysical surveys (electric logs); electric log
correlation of aquifer systems and downhole .flow meter surveys. He uses these data and
information to: select suitable well sites and test drilling methods; determine depths of well
drilling; outline types of testing to be performed in test hole drilling; select suitable types of well
casing and other well construction materials; outline appropriate mechanical, chemical, and
pumping development methods; define aquifer testing protocol; formulate groundwater sampling
methods using accepted protocol for such contaminants as hydrocarbons, metals, and volatile
organic compounds (VOCs), and; estimate key aquifer parameters and production capabilities
based on the resulting drilling and testing data.
Since 1989, Mr. LaPensee's employment position at Richard C. Slade & Associates LLC is as
Senior Groundwater Geologist with major responsibilities as a project manager directed towards
groundwater evaluation, exploration, and development projects. The areas of responsibilities in
these projects encompass: preparation of proposals and cost estimates for various types of
hydrogeologic projects; preparation of technical specifications for new well projects and well
rehabilitation; providing technical and administrative oversight of well drilling, construction,
development, and testing activities on well projects, and; the preparation and completion of final
project reports.
ANTHONY HICKE
Project Role
Project Groundwater Geologist
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BS Degree, Engineering Geology, UCLA (2000)
Licenses
Registered (Professional) Geologist in CA (2005)
Certified Hydrogeologist in CA (2006)
Pertinent Experience
Major areas of groundwater work for Mr. Hicke have included: field monitoring of all elements of
the drilling and construction of municipal -supply and irrigation -supply water wells; field
monitoring of water quality and water level data during construction and testing of new water
wells; utilization of pressure transducers in a variety of hydrogeologic settings; conducting well
canvasses using GPS methods; computer analyses of data and considerable computer work on
map and data presentation using a Geographic Information System (GIS). Other significant
responsibilities include: collection and analyses of basic groundwater data; computerized
analyses of data; computerized mapping and graphics work; and troubleshooting problems with
computers and/or with field water level/water quality monitoring equipment.
RECOMMENDED SCOPE OF
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This Recommended Scope of Hydrogeologic Services outlines the hydrogeologic services to be
provided by Richard C. Slade & Associates LLC, Consulting Groundwater Geologist (RCS), with
regard to conducting the preliminary well design and eventual monitoring of the construction of
new municipal -supply Water Well No. 21 for the City of Vernon (City). This well, as selected by
the City, is to be constructed on vacant land at 3200 Fruitland Avenue in the City. This property
was formerly occupied for several decades by a large industrial facility. This Recommended
Scope of Services is submitted to you in response to a Request for Proposals (RFP) dated No-
vember 2002 and distributed by the City.
We have subdivided our Recommended Scope of Hydrogeologic Services into five separate
Tasks, in the same order as presented in the City's RFP, in order to facilitate comparison of the
RFP-listed items with our Proposed Scope of Hydrogeologic Services. These work tasks will
consist of the following:
Task 1 Design Report
Task 2:. Technical Specifications
Task 3: Well Installation Report
Task 4: Bid Support and Contract Management Services
Task 5: Construction Management and "Inspection" Services
Task 1: Design Report
This task will consist of reviewing available data and preparing a preliminary design report. Our
work on this task shall encompass the following subtasks:
Subtask 1.1 — Kick -Off Meeting and Data Collection and Review
Attend an initial Kick-off meeting with City Staff to discuss project objectives and to collect
recent data for nearby City wells. In this subtask, RCS will also review a hydrogeological
evaluation the City's groundwater supplies, previously prepared by a former consultant to
the City. In addition to that review, RCS will collect, compile and review other available in-
formation (reports, maps, etc from various sources, from our company library) on geo-
logic/hydrogeologic conditions in the region, along with well construction, water levels, and
water quality for other City wells (some of which we currently have in our in-house files),
and also similar data from other non -City -owned wells in the vicinity of the well site.
Further, we have numerous electric logs in our company files from several prior nearby
projects. These electric logs are those from both water wells and oil wells (and even
WRD groundwater monitoring wells) in the region, and these will be reviewed and corre-
lated. Such electric logs are vital to this hydrogeologic study in order to help define the
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depth, thickness and continuity of potential aquifer systems during our analysis of the pre-
liminary design for proposed Well No. 21.
Further, RCS will obtain and correlate available electric logs for existing wells (like that
from City Well No. 18) into our correlation network for nearby RCS -designed wells (like
Well No. 12 for Walnut Park Mutual Water Company and City of South Gate Well No. 28,
both of which are located just south of the City).
Another important facet of Subtask 1.1 will be to acquire readily available reports on the
known contamination of the soils and groundwater beneath the subject property. Major
data sources will be the Water Replenishment District, the Watermaster, and selected
State electronic data basis (GeoTracker, etc). It was clear from our initial site visit that
demolition of the original onsite structures is well underway. Also, there are onsite trailers
for the hazardous waste/site remediation company that is assessing onsite soils and
groundwater contamination and even conducting site remediation and clean up. Our prin-
cipal data needs include: the vertical depth and vertical migration of known groundwater
contaminants; the lateral (horizontal) migration of those contaminants; and the types and
concentrations of contaminants identified in the groundwater monitoring wells constructed
to date on the property.
Subtask 1.2 — Site Visit
Conduct a second field visit to the prospective well site for the purpose of assessing the
logistics for mobilization of drilling equipment and to identify the key site parameters nec-
essary for the preparation of the Technical Specifications for the drilling and testing of the
new well. An initial field visit was conducted on November 28, 2007 by RCS to gain a
general understanding of the proposed drill site. Site parameters to more fully assess will
consist of items like:
• Site access (ingress/egress) issues at the site.
• Property size relative to the area needed for the drill rig and ancillary equipment
and storage for any drill cuttings/well construction materials.
• Proximity of water supply to site for "makeup" water during drilling, reaming and
well construction.
• Security concerns/issues during construction of the well.
• Types of noise abatement equipment. For example, the use of noise control bar-
rier walls, if needed, and approximate lineal feet required.
• Proximity of utilities. The location of above -ground or below ground utilities near
the site.
• Logistics and scheduling of the well construction work while site demolition, soils
and groundwater exploration, soils and groundwater cleanup, and contaminant
mitigation are being actively conducted by others at the drill property.
• Fluid discharge location(s) and, in particular, the location of needed storm drains.
From our initial visit, some storm drains do exist along Boyle St on the west side of
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the property.
Also during this site visit, we will discuss the current status of the site cleanup and restora-
tion with the onsite remediation contractor.
Subtask 1.3 — Prepare Design Report
Provide hydrogeologic analysis of the data and information generated during Subtasks 1.1
and 1.2, and prepare the Design Report (also known as a Preliminary Design Report or
PDR) with regard to subsurface geologic/hydrogeologic conditions at the property and to
the preliminary design of the drilling depth, casing, and gravel pack for the proposed well.
This information is needed for the preparation of the eventual Technical Specifications for
proposed Well No. 21.
Important to this PDR will be the site logistical considerations for the location of the new
well, the noise mitigation measures that might need to be implemented (even though the
area is wholly industrial), the options for disposal of fluids generated during mechanical
development and well testing to the local storm drain system, and the status of the site
cleanup and restoration by others.
The preliminary design criteria that RCS will be providing will include, but will not neces-
sarily be limited to, the following:
1. A discussion of geologic conditions and their potential impact(s) on drilling.
2. Anticipated yield (potential operational pumping rate) for the new well.
3. Anticipated groundwater quality for the new well.
4. Potential mutual drawdown interference between the new well and nearby active
wells owned by the City or others.
5. Sequence of drilling operations in regard to site remediation efforts being con-
ducted by others.
6. Water supply issues for "make-up" water required during drilling.
7. Dust suppression and noise mitigation methods (e.g. sound attenuation) to be
used.
8. Approximate recommended depth of the pilot hole for the well.
9. Preferred method of drilling.
10. Anticipated diameter(s) for the pilot hole and borehole ream(s).
11. Testing methods and sample analyses to be performed downhole in the pilot hole
(such as the very important isolated aquifer zone testing in the open borehole).
12. Type, diameter and wall thickness of well casing(s) recommended to be used.
13. Recommended type and material of perforated well casing and preliminary depth
settings.
14. Anticipated gradations and depth settings for the gravel (filter) pack.
15. Anticipated footage lengths for the cement seal(s).
16. Mechanical and pumping development criteria.
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17. Testing to be performed downwell, following installation of the casing (e.g., align-
ment surveys, spinner surveys and depth -specific sampling).
18. Estimated range of costs for construction and testing of the new well (exclusive of
permanent pump, motor, wellhead, controls, etc.).
19. Disposal options for fluids generated during well development and testing and
possible treatment of the discharges.
Four Draft copies of the PDR will be provided to City Staff review. Following receipt of
Staff comments, we will incorporate City comments and prepare the Final PDR for the
project. Three copies of the Final PDR will be submitted to you, along with an electronic
backup copy, in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF).
Task 2: Technical Specifications
Subtask 2.1 — Preparation of Technical Specifications
For this Subtask, RCS will prepare the Technical Specifications for the drilling and con-
struction of the new well. These Technical Specifications will encompass the following:
1. Drilling/construction .methods/requirements for the new well
2. Noise mitigation and dust suppression methods.
3. Treatment and control of all water discharged to the local storm drain for Na-
tional Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit compliance.
4. Estimated pilot hole and casing depths.
5. Downhole geophysical and caliper surveying.
6. Plumbness and alignment testing requirements of well, via gyroscopic methods.
7. Downhole isolated aquifer zone testing construction, development and sampling
methods.
8. Casing types, casing diameters and casing depths.
9. The type and anticipated depths for the casing perforations.
10. The depth(s) of the anticipated deep cement annular sanitary seal(s) and/or aq-
uifer seals, and; the anticipated gravel pack gradation and depth placement.
11. Mechanical and pumping development criteria.
12. Water quality sampling (for isolated aquifer zone testing, for discharge to the lo-
cal storm drain and for the final wellblend water samples).
13. Production testing (step drawdown and constant rate pumping tests) criteria,
flowmeter (spinner) surveys and depth specific sampling.
The Technical Specifications will also provide detailed provisions for specific conditions of
the project and the property, such as:
o Site specific drilling data (location, well depth, target operational rate).
o A discussion of anticipated geologic conditions in the borehole.
o Contingency provisions for slow drilling penetration rates.
0 Required permits and clearances.
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o Contractor qualifications and personnel.
o Construction hours of operation and project completion schedule.
o Traffic and dust control.
o Field offices and facilities.
o Liquidated damages.
o Health and safety requirements (usually Contractor specific).
o Pre -bid and pre -construction meetings.
o Protection and security of the site.
o Material (soil) and water handling/discharge requirements and procedures.
o Submittal and reporting requirements.
o Measurement and payment schedule.
The Technical Specifications will also include graphical illustrations and plans with regard
to the construction parameters of the well. City Staff shall be provided with four Draft cop-
ies of the Technical Specifications for review. Following this review and receipt of any
Staff comments, we will incorporate those comments and prepare four Final sets of the
Technical Specifications. In addition, an electronic backup copy (in Adobe PDF) will also
be provided to City Staff. The City will incorporate our Technical Specifications and Line
Item Bid Sheets into their "boiler plate" documents and then send out the entire specifica-
tions package for formal bidding.
Subtask 2.2 — Estimate of Probable Construction Costs
Prepare a detailed cost estimate for the probable cost of the drilling, constructing, and
testing of the new well, exclusive of the permanent pump and aboveground appurte-
nances. This construction cost estimate should provide the City with a reasonable and re-
alistic expectation of drilling construction costs for the new well. Because of recent
"prevailing wage" laws, drilling contractor costs have substantially increased. RCS is well
aware of current construction costs for the required work because of.our numerous and
current well construction projects with drilling contractors in Southern California.
In particular, RCS is keenly aware of the extremely large and rapid increase in cost for
certain types of casing materials that might be used in the .new well and RCS will discuss
this issue with the City during the preparation of the Technical Specifications. Thus, the
RCS cost estimate will be especially useful to the City in its budgetary considerations for
the construction of the new well.
Task 3: Well Installation Report (i.e. Summary of Well Construction Report)
Subtask 3.1 — Preparation of Rer)ort
Preparation of the Well Installation Report (also typically known to RCS as the Summary
of Well Construction Operations Report) is usually initiated during well construction opera-
tions and it is then finalized following completion of all Contractor activities and following
receipt o all final well blend water quality testing by the laboratory. This Subtask is pre-
sented at this point in the proposal in order to facilitate comparison of the listed RFP items
with our proposed Scope of Hydrogeologic Services. This construction operations report
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will serve to help document the drilling, construction, and testing activities for the new pro-
duction well. Also included will be information regarding the materials used during con-
struction of the well.
The report and its appendices will include the following items:
o Description of lithologic units and possible aquifers, including a complete lithologic
log as an Appendix.
o Copies of all geophysical logs, including caliper and spinner surveys
o Results of sieve analysis, including plots of grain size curves
o Table of well construction details
o As -built well design drawings (in paper and electronic form)
o A chronology of well construction and testing
o Isolated aquifer zone test data and resulting laboratory water quality results
o Field water quality results, water level and discharge rate during zone testing and
constant discharge test
o Well development logs
o Pumping test data for the step drawdown test and the constant rate test, and water
level recovery measurements
o Analysis of pumping test data with a description of the hydraulic characteristics of
the aquifers, including well performance and plots of drawdown relationships as a
function of flow rate and time
o Analytical reports showing water quality results for isolated aquifer zone testing
and the final well blend sample
o Plumbness and alignment data
o Other pertinent data relating to construction operations, well materials and testing,
such as cement and sand tickets, casing certifications, pumping development and
aquifer testing records, geophysical and gyroscopic alignment surveys, daily
drillers records, RCS field records and photographs (hard copies and digital
format), and final color video survey (in DVD format).
o Conclusions and recommendations regarding future well use, groundwater
monitoring at the well, and maintenance of the well.
Four copies of a Draft of the Summary of Well Construction Operations report (without
data Appendices), will be submitted to City Staff for review. Following that review, City
comments will be incorporated and the report shall be finalized. Four Final copies of the
report and all data Appendices, and an electronic copy (in Adobe PDF format), will then
be provided to the City.
Task 4: Bid Support and Contract Management Services
Subtask 4.1 — Pre -Bid Meetinq and Bid Assistance
Prepare for and attend the important Pre -bid Meeting and provide pre -bid clarifications
and/or addenda, if necessary, for the project. This Pre -Bid Conference will be conducted
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at the site. Issues of site logistics such as access, available water supply, location of utili-
ties, and fluid disposal options will be discussed with the bidders, so that all bidders will be
afforded a reasonably equitable chance at bidding on the project. In addition, this confer-
ence will enable the bidders to become familiar with the requirements of the City and to
become aware of the City's needs and desires in completing the goals of the well project.
Following receipt of bids by the City, RCS shall review and evaluate contractor bids.
Subtask 4.2 — National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NPDES Permit
The City will need to apply for an NPDES permit with the Los Angeles Regional Water
Quality Control Board (RWQCB) for the discharge of all fluids generated during the devel-
opment and testing of the new well. We shall assist the City, if requested, in the prepara-
tion of this NPDES permit by providing estimates of the timing for and volumes (and rates)
of the fluids that might be generated during the drilling, construction, development and
testing of the new well.
Subtask 4.3 — Project Administrative & Management Services
The RCS Project Geologist will provide project management services for the new well to
help keep the City informed of events during each Subtask of well construction. These
project management services will include:
o Attend a Pre -Construction meeting. with City Staff and the driller selected for the
project. This meeting will be for the purpose of discussing project schedules, pro-
ject requirements and City billing/contract issues.
o Review and approve Contractor submittals, such as shop drawings and material
documentation, prior to commencement of construction activities and at specific
junctures during the project.
o Provide weekly status/update reports to City staff during the construction of the
well. In addition, the RCS Project Geologist will keep the City informed, via e-mail,
of events during construction.
o Photo -document key construction activities at the well site.
o Conduct two project meetings with City Staff, if requested, during the project.
o Evaluate possible change order requests and provide recommendations to the City
to approve/disapprove these requests, if applicable.
o Review of progress billings submitted by the Contractor in order to check that the
drilling contractor has provided the City with an accurate accounting and billing for
time and materials used in conducting work associated with the drilling, installation,
and testing of the new well.
o Provide a final "punch list" at the end of construction activities to identify construc-
tion deficiencies, if any, and to help resolve these deficiencies between the Con-
tractor and the City.
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Task 5: Construction Management and Inspection Services
Subtask 5.1 - Conductor Casing and Rig Mobilization
Provide initial field coordination during mobilization of the drilling contractor and perform
one site visit during the installation of the conductor casing. Also maintain telephone con-
tact with the Contractor during mobilization of the drill rig and commencement of drilling of
the pilot hole.
Subtask 5.2 — Pilot Hole Drilling and Geologic Log inq
Based on a preliminary review of data for wells in the area and on local experience with
construction of other wells in the region (most notably, for Well No. 12 of the Walnut Park
Mutual Water Company, the nearest other municipal -supply well to the drill site), it is likely
that the pilot hole for the new well could be drilled to a maximum depth of 1300 ft below
ground surface (bgs). With an average anticipated drilling rate will of 8 feet per hour, the
contractor might require approximately 165 hours (about 7 days; not counting break-
downs or other delays) to attain this drill depth. For drilling of the pilot hole, we propose
that the RCS geologist be present on a part-time basis to log the cuttings (formation sam-
ples) collected by the driller.
When onsite during pilot hole drilling, RCS geologists will also review fluid characteristics
of viscosity, weight, and sand content to help check contractor conformance with the
specifications. In addition to the geologic logging, drilling penetration rates will be obtained
from the driller and plotted on our geologic log, providing additional subsurface informa-
tion for hydrogeologic interpretation. Samples of representative formation materials will be
obtained during drilling to provide grain size distribution curves of these materials. Grain
size testing is needed to select the final slot size for the casing perforations and the gra-
dation of the final gravel pack. Grain size distribution tests will be performed on selected
representative formation samples.
Subtask 5.2 is necessary to help provide a detailed geologic log of drill cuttings at the drill
site so that drilling conditions can be documented. This necessitates the use of experi-
enced geologists to examine and record (log) the drill cuttings and to interpret the subsur-
face geologic conditions as they are encountered. Documentation of the subsurface
geologic conditions provides actual physical data needed to help support our subsequent
analysis of the downhole geophysical surveys of the pilot hole.
Subtask 5.3 — Downhole Geophysical Survey Log (Electric Log) Analvsis
RCS geologists will observe and analyze the downhole geophysical surveys (i.e., electric
logs) of the pilot hole at the site and provide a review of the resulting geophysical survey
logs. Review and compare data from the geophysical logs and the geologic log and pro-
vide a casing completion recommendation to the City and the driller for the final ream di-
ameter and casing depth as soon as possible. Because isolated aquifer zone testing is
likely to be performed in the open pilot hole, specific aquifer zones will be Promptly chosen
for such testing based on the geophysical logs.
Geophysical logging is conducted to accurately determine the depth(s) to and thickness of
possible water -bearing formations (aquifers), based on their electronic signatures. Geo-
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logic logging is often used as physical evidence to support any interpretations made on
the depth and geologic nature of subsurface materials penetrated. These data are needed
to successfully locate and target specific water -bearing zones for isolated aquifer zone
testing and to eventually help select the final depths for installation of perforated casing.
The new electric log will also be correlated to our existing correlation network of electric
logs for other wells in the region (i.e., other City wells, Walnut Park Mutual Well No. 12,
several WRD groundwater monitoring wells, South Gate Well No. 28, etc).
Subtask 5.4 — Isolated Aquifer Zone Testing
RCS geologists will observe downhole isolated aquifer zone testing of groundwater in se-
lected aquifers in the pilot hole at the new well site. We will select specific zones on the
basis of our review and analysis of drill cuttings and the electric log. Based on preliminary
information on water quality conditions in the region, it is understood that arsenic (As), se-
lected volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and even PCBs and perchlorate could be con-
stituents of concern (COC). We recommend at this time, that a maximum of seven (7)
zones will be selected for the isolated aquifer zone testing in the open pilot borehole.
RCS geologists will be present during the latter stages of development of each zone to
collect samples for testing. During the latter stages of development, our geologists will
observe/monitor the temperature, pH, and electrical conductivity of each zone in order to
determine if formation water is being produced; non -pumping water levels and visual es-
timates of the amount of water being airlifted from each tested zone will be made also.
Because of the possible occurrence of volatile organic compounds (and other inorganics,
like arsenic) in the groundwater, water samples from each tested zone will also be col-
lected for laboratory testing via the use of a submersible pump.
Subtask 5.5 — Final Well Design and Monitoring of Borehole Ream(s)
Communicate in -progress findings to the City and prepare the Final well construction de-
sign for the new well based on the in -situ conditions and data generated from drilling and
testing the pilot borehole. RCS will prepare and submit to the City and the driller a Memo-
randum which provides the Final recommendations for: the depths and diameters of the
borehole ream(s); casing lengths and diameters; well screen placement; perforation sizes
(slot sizes); gravel pack type and gradation; and depth of cement around the blank casing.
Provide limited part-time monitoring of contractor operations during the final reaming of
the borehole.
Subtask 5.6 — Casing, Gravel Pack and Cement Seal Installation
RCS geologists will also be present to monitor, on a full-time basis, the installation of the
recommended blank and perforated well casing, gravel pack, and cement seal for the new
well. Monitoring will be conducted to help permit conformance with the appropriate meth-
ods and materials in the specifications and/or recommendations based on accurately de-
fined down -hole conditions. RCS geologists will observe and record the lengths of all
blank and perforated casing installed, measure the slot width of the casing perforations to
help verify the proper width is being installed, and observe and record the type and
amount of gravel pack and cement emplaced downhole in comparison to the required vol-
umes calculated from caliper log and casing diameter(s). During field construction moni-
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toring, RCS field geologists will also be reviewing the Technical Specifications for contrac-
tor compliance.
Subtask 5.7 — Chemical and Mechanical Development of Well
Provide a RCS geologist on a part-time basis to monitor development of the new well by
chemical and/or mechanical methods. Monitoring contractor development operations and
checking for conformance with construction specifications is vital because thorough
chemical and/or mechanical development of the new well is one of the most crucial activi-
ties during well construction. Also during this Subtask, RCS geologists will monitor
NPDES discharges to check Contractor compliance with the discharge requirements dur-
ing testing.
Subtask 5.8 — Pumping Development of Well
A RCS geologist will be present on a part-time basis to monitor well development by
pumping methods on the new well. The geologist will also be present during start-up of
pumping development and at other appropriate time intervals to spot-check pumping de-
velopment. Contractor compliance with NPDES discharge requirements will also be
checked.
Subtask 5.9 — Step Drawdown Testing
Provide a geologist to monitor step drawdown testing of the completed well at the site on
a full-time basis. It is anticipated that as many as four pumping rates will be recom-
mended for this ±12-hour test. During testing, water levels in the new well will be re-
corded automatically with the use of an RCS pressure transducer, which will also be used
to monitor and record water levels in the subsequent constant rate pumping test.
Subtask 5.10 — Constant Rate Pumping (Aquifer) Testing
Provide a RCS geologist, on an appropriate, part-time basis, to monitor water level draw -
down and recovery after the final constant rate pumping test (aquifer test) of the new well.
Critical times will be those during the first few hours of drawdown and recovery measure-
ments. The contractor's pump crew will also be used to conduct occasional water level
measurements (using an electric tape sounder) to maintain the monitoring schedule rec-
ommended by our office. It is anticipated, at this time, that the constant rate discharge test
will be 24 to 48 hours in duration.
Field values of pH, temperature, and electrical conductivity of the well discharge, at the
new well, will be obtained by the geologist during the test. Water samples of the final well -
blend from the new well will be collected for quality testing and delivered to a City -
approved laboratory.
At the end of aquifer testing, the Contractor will be required in the Technical Specifications
to perform a flow meter (spinner log) survey of the well to help identify the present flow
regime of the various perforated zones in the new well. The Technical Specifications will
provide for appropriately -sized camera ports/sounding tubes to permit this survey.
The accurate collection of reliable aquifer test data is important to provide an assessment
of aquifer transmissivity and of the production capabilities of the new well. Further, these
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data are used in conjunction with water quality data to establish the final wellblend water
quality in the new well. Field monitoring of water levels in the new well during aquifer test-
ing is vital to help determine the final operational pumping parameters for the new well.
RCS will use an in-house pressure transducer to automatically monitor and record pump-
ing water levels in the well throughout all pumping.tests.
Subtask 5.11 — Casing Alignment Testing Video Survey, and Well Disinfection
Observe casing alignment testing and review data obtained from the prescribed insertion
of a casing dummy or cage and monitor deflection readings for the alignment/plumbness
testing of the well. The RCS geologist will observe the video survey while it is being con-
ducted. It is important to check that the video survey log is of sufficient quality to reliably
document as -built well conditions. The Contractor, via the Specifications, will be required
to thoroughly disinfect the entire well after the final pumping tests have been conducted.
Subtask 5.12 — Prepare Memorandum on Pumping Test Results
Based on the step drawdown and constant rate pumping tests, RCS shall provide a
Memorandum detailing static and pumping water levels, and the specific capacity for the
new well. In addition, the Memorandum will provide our recommendations for the pump-
ing rate and depth setting for the permanent pump; these parameters will include factors
for anticipated declines in specific capacity over time, and anticipated seasonal variations
in water levels. Based on the testing data, we will recommend a pump depth setting and
pumping rate so that the Engineer can immediately begin the Final design of the perma-
nent pump for the new City well.
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Mr. Samuel Kevin Wilson, P.E.
Director of Community Services Water
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California 90058
Re: Fee Proposal for Hydrogeologic Services
Water Well Drilling Project
City of Vernon
RICHARD C. SLADE & ASSOCIATES LLC
CONSULTING GROUNDWATER GEOLOGISTS
December 12, 2007
Our Job No. 364-LAS01
Dear Mr. Wilson:
Richard C. Slade & Associates LLC, Consulting Groundwater Geologists (RCS), is pleased to
present this Fee Proposal for hydrogeologic services. Per your request, our Technical Proposal
is submitted under separate cover.
This Fee Proposal provides the details for our estimated project costs and our man-hour
breakdown for conducting the required office and field tasks for this entire water well drilling
project.
As President and Principal Groundwater Geologist for RCS, the undersigned considers this Fee
Proposal to be firm through December 31, 2008. A
ly submi e d,
C. 5WE & AS
har C. Sla ede, p .ide-_ t and
Principal Groundwater Geologist
12750 VENTURA BLVD., SUITE 202, STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA 91604
PHONE: (818) 506-0418 • FAX: (818) 506-1343 - NAPA VALLEY PHONE: (707) 963-3914
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RICHARD C. SLADE & ASSOCIATES LLC
CONSULTING GROUNDWATER GEOLOGISTS
FEE PROPOSAL
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY WATER WELL NO. 21
CITY OF VERNON
CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY
This Fee Proposal is submitted in conjunction with our Recommended Scope of Hydrogeologic
Services regarding the Preliminary Design Report, the preparation of Technical Specifications
and bid assistance, the field observation of drilling, construction, development, and testing
activities and the preparation of the Construction Operations report for proposed City of Vernon
(City) Well No. 21. Our Recommended Scope of Hydrogeologic Services has been presented
under separate cover per the request in the RFP.
COST ESTIMATE FOR HYDROGEOLOGIC SERVICES
For the proposed project, our estimate for the cost of our professional hydrogeologic services
for the preliminary design, preparing specifications, field and office work during the drilling,
construction, and testing, and the preparing of the construction operations report for proposed
Well No. 21 is as follows:
Task 1 Design Report $9,800.00
Task 2 Technical Specifications $7,100.00
Task 3 Well Installation Report $8,900.00
Task 4 Bid Support and Contract Management Services $6,100.00
Task 5 Construction Management and "Inspection" Services $56,700.00
Total Estimate $88,600.00
Our services will be billed on a time -and materials basis with the total estimated cost
representing a not -to -exceed limit within the limits of our assumptions presented below. RCS is
willing to negotiate the costs for our hydrogeologic services with the City on this well
construction project.
Our cost estimates for Task 5 in our Recommended Scope of Services is virtually entirely
dependent on third -part operations for the drilling method, the drilling rate for the pilot hole, and
the time required for casing installation and well development.
12750 VENTURA BLVD„ SUITE 202, STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA 91604
PHONE: (818) 506-0418 • FAX: (818) 506-1343; NAPA VALLEY - PHONE: (707) 963-3914
Fee Proposal
Design and Construction Of
Municipal Supply Water Well No. 21
City Of Vernon
Confidential & Proprietary
RCS
Well Construction Contingencies
The cost estimate is based on the following key assumptions for third -party operations:
I. Pilot hole drilling is estimated to be a depth of approximately 1300 feet.
2. The overall drill rate is expected to average eight (8) feet per hour for drilling the pilot
hole. We propose to geologically log the cuttings on a part-time basis and anticipate
a total of 70 field hours to perform this Subtask.
3. A maximum of seven (7) isolated aquifer isolation zone tests may be conducted in
the pilot hole. Our geologists will be present to collect samples from each zone, as
required, near the end of each zone test.
4. Casing, screen, gravel pack, and cement installation is estimated to require
approximately 80 hours of field geological time.
5. Well development is estimated to require 160 contractor hours of combined
mechanical and chemical development (including all concurrent NPDES monitoring)
and 40 additional hours by the contractor for pumping development, exclusive of
step drawdown and aquifer testing. The onsite geologist will be present on a part-
time basis during these development processes to monitor mechanical and pumping
development. This is especially necessary in order to help monitor contractor
compliance with NPDES permit requirements.
6. The drilling contractor chosen by the City for this well project will, based on our
Technical Specifications, pay for all laboratory testing of water samples collected by
our geologists, as follows: for NPDES permit compliance; from down -hole isolated
aquifer zone testing and; for the final wellblend after construction of the well has
been completed.
Payment will be based on the RCS hours worked and the hourly rates as described below and
in accordance with the attached Summary of Manhours. Because the exact number of hours
required to complete the different Subtasks of well construction) Task 5 is outside the control of
RCS), we recommend that all construction monitoring be performed on a time and expenses
basis, and that if the time required to complete Task 5 is expected to exceed our estimates
once construction is underway (as, for example due to unusually slow drilling, numerous
contractor breakdowns, or difficulties in meeting discharge quality requirements), RCS will notify
your office, when the budget is 90% expended.
The above estimated cost is on a Not -To -Exceed basis. However, because the exact number of
hours required to complete the different tasks of well construction (Task 5) is outside the control
of this Consultant, we recommend that all construction monitoring be performed on a time and
expenses basis, and that if the time required to complete Task 5 is expected to exceed our
estimates once construction is underway (as, for example due to unusually slow drilling, numer-
ous contractor breakdowns, or difficulties in meeting discharge quality requirements), we will
notify your office by the time 90% of the overall budget has been expended.
Fee Proposal
Design and Construction Of
Municipal Supply Water Well No. 21
City Of Vernon
Confidential & Pronrietary
Limits of Liability
The City of Vernon, its successors, heirs and assigns, agree to limit the liability of Richard C.
Slade and Associates LLC and all third parties arising from RCS negligence, professional acts,
errors or omissions, such that the total aggregate liability of RCS to all those names should not
exceed the total costs for RCS services rendered on this project.
RCS COST ESTIMATE DETAIL
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF CITY OF VERNON
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY WATER WELL NO. 21
DECEMBER 2007
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Not Applicable
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Subtask 5.6 Casing, Gravel Pack and Cement Sea[ Installation
Full Time
2
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6
$924
8
$816
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Part Time
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Part Time
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$816
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$100 1
$3,033
Subtask 5.9 StAP-Drawdown Testing
Part Time
1
$216
2
$308
4
$408
8
$720
0
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$400
$2,051
Subtask 6.10 Constan[44te Pumping (Aquifer) Test
Part Time
0
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$462
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$408
16
$1.440
0
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$100
$2,410
Subtask5.11 Casing Alignment Testing, Video Survey and Well Disinfection
Not Applicable
0
$0
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-$164 1
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$900
0
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$1.153
Subtask 5.12 Prepare Memorandum on Pumping Test Results
Not Applicable
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$045
6
$924
24
$2,448
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$30 1
$4,047
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Fee Proposal
Design and Construction Of
Municipal Supply Water Well No. 21
City Of Vernon
Confidential & Proprietary
SCHEDULE OF CHARGES AND CONDITIONS
PROFESSIONAL HOURLY RATES
Principal Groundwater Geologist
Senior Groundwater Geologist
Staff Groundwater Geologist
Geologic Logging/Field Work, Water Wells
Clerical, Graphics and GIS Work
Depositions and Court Testimony (4-hour minimum per day)
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Pressure Transducers
(for water level monitoring during aquifer testing)
Field Water Quality Probe (T, pH, EC)
Electric Tape Water Level Probe
Subsurface Exploration, Water Quality Laboratory
Job Supplies, Reproduction, etc.
Automobile Mileage
CONDITIONS
4
$215.00 per hour
$154.00 per hour
$102.00 per hour
$90.00 per hour
$60.00 per hour
$350.00 per hour
$100.00 per day
(Weekly Rates Available)
$50.00 per day
$25.00 per day
Cost + 15%
Cost + 15%
$0.45 per mile
Findings, conclusions, and recommendations will be prepared, within the limits prepared by the
client, in accordance with generally accepted professional hydrogeologic practice. No other
warranty, either express or implied, is made by any verbal or written reports or services
furnished for this project.
Invoices will be issued, at our option, on a monthly basis or when the work is completed. A
service charge of 1-1/2% per month will be payable on any amount not paid within 30 days.
Any attorney fees or other costs incurred in collecting delinquent charges shall be paid by the
client.
Client will furnish rights -of -way to land required for field visits and field operations such as
sampling or testing of water wells.
November 2007
Exhibit "B"
CITY OF VERNON
COMMUNITY SERVICES & WATER DEPARTMENT
AGREEMENT CHANGE ORDER NO.
PROJECT:
TO:
REQUESTED BY:
SUPPLEMENT NO. SHEET OF SHEETS
P.O. NO.
CONSULTANT
You are hereby directed to make the herein described changes from the original scope of work of this agreement. Except as
specifically modified herein, all terms and conditions of the original agreement remain in full force and effect, and apply to the
additional work as if said work was ori2inallv included in the a reement
Agreement Amount Base Bid
.............................................
$
Amount of This Change Order
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$
Amount of Previous Change Orders
$
Total Change Orders
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$
Modified Agreement Amount
$
By reason of this change order the time of
completion will be adjusted as follows:
Approved: Date:
Director of Community Services & Water
We, the undersigned Consultant, have given careful consideration to the change proposed and hereby agree, if this proposal is approved,
labor, equipment and materials, including overhead, except as may otherwise be noted above, and perform all services necessary for the
will accept as full payment therefore the prices shown above.
that we will provide all
work above specified, and
Accepted Date: Consultant:
By: Title:
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4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
March 25, 2008
Richard C. Slade & Associates LLC
ATTN: Richard C. Slade, President
12750 Ventura Blvd., Suite 202
Studio City, CA 91604
Re: Services Agreement
Dear Mr. Slade:
The insurance requirements have been met. Transmitted herewith is a
fully executed agreement as referenced above, approved by City Council
on March 17, 2008, through Resolution No. 9574.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call Mr. Kevin
Wilson at 323/583-8811 ext. 245.
Very truly yours,
Ne lY on
City Clerk
NG:dr
CC: S. Kevin Wilson
Dolores Jaunzemis
Resolution No. 9574
Agreement File No. 08-031
Exc(usive(y Industriaf
SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made, entered into and executed in duplicate
originals, either copy of which may be considered and used as the original hereof for
all purposes, as of this 17t" day of March 2008, in the City of Vernon, County of Los
Angeles, California
BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF VERNON, a municipal
Corporation, hereinafter
Referred to as the "City,"
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California 90058
AND RICHARD C. SLADE & ASSOC., LLC
hereinafter referred as "Contractor,"
12750 Ventura Blvd., Suite 202
Studio City, California 91604
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City desires to retain the services of an independent
contractor to conduct hydrogeological services in conjunction with the drilling, design
and construction of a new municipal -supply water well for the City (the "Services"); and
WHEREAS, Contractor has prepared a scope and fee proposal
dated December 12, 2007 for the Services, a copy of which is attached hereto as
Exhibit A and incorporated by this reference (the "Proposal"); and
WHEREAS, Contractor represents that it is qualified and capable of
furnishing the labor,. materials and expertise necessary to perform the Services that
the City requires, as set forth in this Agreement, and is willing to do so on the terms
and conditions set forth below; and
WHEREAS, the Contractor's cost proposal is acceptable to the City; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into an agreement with Contractor to
perform the Services on a contractual basis as defined in the terms and conditions set
forth below.
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NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. TERM OF CONTRACT
1.01. This Agreement will become effective on March 18, 2008, and will continue in
effect until such time as the Services are complete and the City has received
all project closeout documents, or until terminated as provided in this
Agreement.
SECTION 2. DEFINITION OF TERMS
2.01. Whenever used in the Agreement, the following terms shall mean:
A. "Agreement" shall mean that formally executed Agreement or Contract
which includes the Contract Documents attached. The Agreement
constitutes the entire agreement between the parties relating to its
subject matter.
B. "City" shall mean the City of Vernon, California, the entity which has
executed the Agreement and, where applicable, its affiliated
companies, and its officers, directors, employees, representatives and
agents.
C. "Contractor" shall mean Richard C. Slade & Associates, LLC (RCS) and
where applicable, its affiliated companies, and its officers, directors,
employees, representatives and agents.
D. "Contract Documents" shall include any inquiry, invitation to bid, or
proposal which may have, but not necessarily, preceded execution of
the Agreement, and including the General Provisions and all exhibits
and schedules attached to the Agreement and all plans and
specifications identified in the Contract Documents.
E. "Contract Price" shall mean the compensation set forth or provided for
in Section 4.01 of this Agreement. Whether it expressly provides for the
reimbursement of costs incurred by Contractor or simply for the
payment of a lump sum of money, it is intended to be the full and
complete payment for satisfactory completion of the Work and, unless
otherwise stated, to cover all costs whether for materials, equipment,
tools, labor, services and taxes and all overhead, rentals and profit or
fee, if any.
F. "General Provisions" or "General Conditions" shall mean the General
Provisions as set forth in this Agreement.
G. "Premises" shall mean the physical premises under City's control or
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ownership where Work hereunder is to be performed.
H. "Proprietary Information" and "Confidential Information" shall mean all
information, whether written or oral, which Contractor acquires from,
through or on behalf of City, directly or indirectly, or which arises out of
the Work, concerning the Work or proprietary processes involved in the
Work including, without limitation, information concerning past, present
or future business plans of City, information about the operations of
City's Premises, and other City information or know-how obtained
during the Work, except information falling into any of the following
categories:
1. Information which, at the time of disclosure hereunder, is in the
public domain;
2. Information which, after disclosure hereunder, enters the
public domain, except where such entry is the result of
Contractor's or any entity within Contractor's control breach of
this Agreement;
3. Information which, prior to disclosure hereunder, was already
in Contractor's possession without limitation regarding
disclosure to others; or Information which, subsequent to
disclosure hereunder, is obtained by Contractor from a third
party who is lawfully in possession of such information and not
subject to a contractual or fiduciary relationship to City with
respect to said information and who does not require
Contractor to agree to refrain from disclosing such information
to others.
"Subcontractor" shall mean any first or lower -tier subcontractor and its
employees, representatives, agents, subcontractors or other personnel
who have been approved in the manner required by this Agreement.
J. "Work" or "Services" shall mean the work performed by Contractor and
required to be performed from time to time by City under this Agreement.
SECTION 3. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED BY CONTRACTOR
Specific Services
3.01. Contractor's Services shall include, but will not be limited to, providing a
Preliminary Design Report; the preparation of Technical Specifications and bid
assistance; the field observation of drilling, construction, development, and
testing activities and the preparation of the Construction Operations report for
proposed City Well No. 21. The Contractor's Services are more specifically
detailed in the Proposal attached hereto as Exhibit "A."
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Change of Services
3.02. City may at any time, by written change order executed by the City, make
changes only to extend the Work duration and total compensation of
Contractor's Work. Only the City shall authorize changes in the scope of Work,
or duties and obligations.
3.03. City may make "Changes" by increasing, reducing or deviating from the
requirements of the scope of Work. A form of Change Order is set forth
in Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
Timing of Services
3.04. Contractor's Services shall commence upon the execution of this Agreement
by both parties and award by the City Council and shall end at such time as
the Services are completed and the City receives all project close-out
documents, unless this Agreement is otherwise terminated according to
Section 6 of this Agreement or extended according to the conditions and
terms set forth in this Agreement.
3.05. Time is of the essence for all Work contemplated by this Agreement.
Contractor shall start performing Services under this Agreement only after
notification by the City.
Method of Performing Services
3.06. Contractor will determine and is responsible for the method, details, and
means of performing the above -described Services.
Status of Contractor
3.07. Contractor enters into this Agreement, and will remain throughout the term of
this Agreement, as an independent contractor. Contractor agrees that it is not
and will not become an employee, partner, agent, or principal of City while this
Agreement is in effect. Contractor agrees it is not entitled to the rights or
benefits afforded to City's employees, including disability or unemployment
insurance, workers' compensation, medical insurance, sick leave, or any other
employment benefit. Contractor is responsible for providing, at its own expense,
disability, unemployment, and other insurance, worker's compensation, training,
permits, and licenses for itself and for its employees and subcontractors.
Contractor shall have complete and sole control over its employees, the details
of the Services and methods by which the Services are accomplished, it being
understood that City is interested only in the results to be obtained by
Contractor.
3.08. Contractor has no authority to enter contracts or agreements on behalf of City.
This Agreement does not create a partnership or joint venture between the
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parties.
Payment of Taxes
3.09. Contractor is responsible for paying when due all income taxes, including
estimated taxes, incurred as a result of the compensation paid by City to the
Contractor for Services under this Agreement. Contractor agrees to indemnify
City for any claims, costs, losses, fees, penalties, interest, or damages suffered
by City resulting from Contractor's failure to comply with this provision.
3.10. Payroll taxes including federal, state and local taxes shall not be withheld or
paid by City on behalf of Contractor or for the employees of the Contractor.
Contractor shall not be treated as an employee with respect to the Services
performed hereunder for federal or state tax purposes. Contractor shall be
responsible to pay taxes mandated by law.
3.11. Since Contractor is not an employee of City, Contractor is not eligible for and
shall not participate in any employee benefit of City, including pension, health or
other fringe benefits.
SECTION 4. COMPENSATION
4.01. In consideration for the Services to be performed by Contractor, described in
Section 3 of this Agreement, City agrees to pay Contractor according to the
Proposal set forth in Exhibit A the not to exceed amount of Eighty -Eight
Thousand Six Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($88,600.00), on a time and
material basis (the "Contract Price").
Entire Compensation
4.02. The Contract Price is full and complete compensation, and constitutes the entire
compensation due Contractor for the Services and any and all of Contractor's
obligations hereunder. The Contract Price set forth above is not subject to
escalation for any reason except as expressly set forth in this Agreement. No
adjustments in compensation shall be made as a result of changes in the value
of any currency. The Contract Price shall only be adjusted by formal, written
Change Order or amendment to this Agreement.
Payment of Compensation
4.03. For Services rendered under Section 3 of this Agreement, Contractor shall be
entitled to receive monthly payments. Contractor shall submit to City a monthly
invoice and statement of Services, prepared in accordance with City
requirements, by the fifteenth (15t") of each month, for the prior calendar
month's completed Work. City will make payments to Contractor within thirty
(30) days after acceptance and approval of the invoice received from
Contractor.
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4.04. Contractor shall be responsible for paying any subcontractors used in the
performance of this Agreement. Subcontractors shall not bill the City directly.
Expenses
4.05. City shall not be liable to Contractor for any expenses paid or incurred by
Contractor. Expenses may only be billed if advance written approval has
been obtained from the City.
Compensation for Changes
4.06. The compensation due Contractor, or the credit due City, for changes may not
be established verbally, and shall be established in a written change order
signed by City as described in Sections 3.02 and 3.03 of this Agreement.
Compensation adjustments in each such change order shall be established by
one or more of the following bases, as determined by City: (a) a lump sum price
to be negotiated between the parties; or (b) Work unit rates to be negotiated
between the parties. Once established, the amount of the compensation due
Contractor or credit due City for a change shall not be subject to adjustment for
any reason, including changes in the value of any currency.
SECTION 5. OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES
5.01. Contractor is responsible for meeting all conditions of this Agreement and City
Standards & Details for all Work performed. Substandard Work, as determined
solely by the City, shall be redone at the expense of the Contractor.
Products of Consulting
5.02. All products of consulting services including, but not limited to, manuals,
documents and/or computer software, shall become the property of the City and
shall be delivered to the City before the end of the performance of this
Agreement. Basic notes and sketches, charts, computations and other data
shall be made available to City without restriction or limitation on their use.
Liability Insurance
5.03. Contractor and its subcontractor(s), if any, shall, prior to commencement of any
Work and for the duration of this Agreement, obtain and maintain at its own
expense, those minimum levels of insurance coverage as set forth below. Prior
to commencing Work hereunder, Contractor shall provide the City with proof of
insurance providing and maintaining the coverage and endorsements set forth
below. Said proof of insurance shall also provide that said policy or policies shall
not be canceled or materially reduced in coverage without giving at least thirty
(30) days prior written notice to the City.
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5.04. The insurance coverage as listed herein, shall be properly endorsed to include
those contractual obligations which may be identified further within this
Agreement and shall be endorsed to provide City all the rights and privileges of
an additional insured.
5.05. Contractor shall cause its insurers to issue, including but not limited to,
Certificates of Insurance or, upon request, certified copies of the insurance
policies evidencing that the coverage and policy endorsements required under
this Agreement, are maintained in force.
5.06. Contractor shall ensure its subcontractor(s), if any, maintain those insurance
requirements as specified in this Agreement and are endorsed as additional
insured(s) on all required Contractor insurance coverage. Contractor and its
subcontractor(s), if any, shall maintain in effect the following minimum insurance
coverage on an Occurrence Form Policy:
1. Workers Compensation within the statutory limits, including occupational
illness or disease coverage in accordance with the laws of the nation,
state, territory, or province exercising jurisdiction over Contractor's
employees. Workers Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance
shall have a minimum limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence. Contractor
further agrees to hold harmless and indemnify City for any and all claims
arising out of an injury, disability, or death of any of Contractor's
employees or agents.
2. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance, including, but not limited to,
Contractual Liability, Products and Completed Operations Liability, Broad
Form Property Damage and Bodily Injury Liability, and Explosion,
Collapse and Underground Liability, with a minimum combined single
limit of $2,000,000 per occurrence.
3. Comprehensive Automobile Insurance, including, but not limited to, all
owned, non -owned or hired vehicles with a minimum combined single
limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property da e.
4. Professional Liability Insurance with limits of zs1o8
5.07. Contractor agrees to provide insurance in the amounts and forms s vfied
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above. Contractor shall submit to the City documentation indicating compliance
with these minimum requirements no less than one (1) day prior to the
beginning of performance under this Agreement. Contractor shall not
commence performance of its Work under this Agreement until the above
insurance has been obtained and proof of insurance has been filed with and
approved by the City.
5.08. Contractor shall not permit a subcontractor or vendor to perform work on City
premises unless and until a certificate of insurance is obtained showing that
such subcontractor or vendor has worker's compensation coverage. If
Contractor employs subcontractors as part of the Services rendered,
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Contractor's protective coverage is required. Contractor may include all
subcontractors as insureds under its own policy or shall furnish separate
insurance for each subcontractor, meeting the requirements set forth above.
Representations
5.09. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall defend, indemnify and
hold harmless City and its elected officials, officers, agents and employees from
all claims, suits, actions, demands, damages, liabilities, expenses, judgments,
settlements, and penalties, losses, fines, and all costs and expenses incurred in
connection therewith, including reasonable attorney's fees and all costs of
defense, to the extent arising out of or attributable to the negligent or wrongful
acts of Contractor or its employees or agents under this Agreement, except to
the extent arising from or caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of
the City, its officers, agents or employees. The terms of this indemnity shall
survive the termination of this Agreement. The obligations in this Paragraph are
in addition to Contractor's duty to provide insurance and shall not be limited by
any limitation on the amount or type of insurance coverage carried by
contractor.
5.10. Contractor and City represent that each has read and understands the
Agreement and Contract Documents. The Contractor represents it understands
the City's regulations concerning Premises access, badges, parking, security,
safety, fire, prohibited drugs and alcohol, and smoking and other rules, and that
Contractor has visited Premises where the Work is to be done and is familiar
with the local conditions under which it is to be done. Contractor also represents
that it is experienced in performing and competent and qualified to perform the
kind of tasks or assignments included in the Work and employs or has available
for employment in sufficient numbers all unskilled, skilled, administrative,
supervisory, professional and managerial or other personnel required to perform
the Work as required by this Agreement.
5.11. Contractor represents that it has the qualifications and skills necessary to
perform the Services under this Agreement in a competent, professional
manner, without the advice or direction of City. This means Contractor is able
to fulfill the requirements of this Agreement. Failure to perform all the Services
required under this Agreement constitutes a material breach of the Agreement.
Contractor has complete and sole discretion for the manner in which the Work
under this Agreement will be performed.
5.12. Contractor declares and states that is has complied with and will continue
to comply with all federal, state and local laws regarding business permits
and licenses that may be required to carry out the Services to be performed
under this Agreement.
5.13. Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold City free and harmless from all
claims, demands, losses, costs, expenses, obligations, liabilities, damages,
recoveries and deficiencies, including interest, penalties, attorney's fees and
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costs, that City may incur as a result of a breach by Contractor of any
representation or provision contained in this Agreement or any negligent or
intentional acts or omissions by Contractor, it subcontractors, agents, and
employees or based on any claim that any software program or other product
used or furnished by Contractor in the performance of this Agreement
constitutes an infringement of any United States patent or copyright.
5.14 Contractor's rights under this Agreement may not be assigned nor may its
duties be delegated or subcontracted without the prior written consent of City.
Any assignment or delegation or subcontract in violation of this Section shall, at
City's sole discretion, be void. Consent by City shall not relieve Contractor of
responsibility for performance of Contractor's obligations hereunder. City may
assign all or any part of this Agreement at any time effective immediately upon
written notification to Contractor.
5.15 At all times while Work is being performed on the Premises each party shall be
represented thereon by a designated representative. Each party may notify the
other in writing of the identity of such persons from time to time.
Work Injury
5.16. The treatment and care of injuries sustained by Contractor's employees,
subcontractors, representatives or other personnel shall be and remain the
responsibility of Contractor. City's first aid facilities, if any, however, will be made
available to Contractor's employees in emergency cases that are the direct
result of accidents occurring on the Premises. City shall incur no liability for, and
Contractor hereby agrees to indemnify City against, any causes of action, claim,
liability or costs, including attorney's fees, arising in whole or part out of the
furnishing of such first aid facilities or assistance to Contractor's employees,
subcontractors, representatives or other personnel, or out of the failure to
furnish such facilities or assistance.
Records, Inspection and Audit
5.17. During the course of Work being performed, Contractor and any of its
subcontractors, shall maintain and retain, not less than three (3) years after
completion thereof, complete and accurate records of the Contractor's costs
which are chargeable to the City under this Agreement. City or its designated,
authorized representatives shall have the right during this three (3) year period,
upon written reasonable notice, to inspect and audit those records. Such
records to be maintained and retained by the Contractor shall include: (a) payroll
record accounting for the total time distribution of the Contractor's employees
working full or part time on the Work (to permit tracing to payroll payments in
cash); (b) invoices for purchases, receiving and issuing documents, and all the
other unit inventory records for the Contractor's stores, stock or capital items; (c)
paid invoices and canceled checks for material purchased and for the
subcontractor's and any other third parties' charges; and (d) any other
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documentation City deems necessary to support costs and charges under this
Agreement.
Corporate Conduct
5.18. Contractor, its employees, agents or representatives shall not offer or give to
an officer, official or employee of City gifts, entertainment, payments, loans or
other gratuities to influence the award of a contract or obtain favorable
treatment under this Agreement or any other contract.
Standard of Care
5.19 Contractor agrees that all Services provided will be conducted by the principal
and competent staff members, if any, under the supervision of the principal,
and that Services will be performed and rendered diligently. Contractor
represents that it has, or shall secure, at its own expense, all personnel
required to perform Contractor's Services under this Agreement, but at all
times shall"be responsible for the Services of such personnel. Contractor may
not employ any subcontractor without the prior written approval of the City.
Indemnity Process
5.20. The City shall notify Contractor in writing of any suits, claims or demands
covered by any indemnity contained in this Agreement. Promptly after receipt of
such notice, Contractor shall assume the defense of such claim with counsel
reasonably satisfactory to City. If Contractor fails, within a reasonable time after
receipt of such notice, to assume the defense with counsel reasonably
satisfactory to City, or if, in the reasonable judgment of City, a direct or indirect
conflict of interest exists between the parties with respect to the claim, or if in
the sole judgment of City the assumption and conduct of the defense by
Contractor would materially and adversely affect City in any manner or
prejudice its ability to conduct a successful defense, then the City shall have the
right to undertake the defense, compromise and settlement of such claim for the
account and at the expense of Contractor. Notwithstanding the above, if the
City in its sole discretion so elects, City may also participate in the defense of
such actions by employing counsel at its expense, without waiving the
Contractor's obligations to indemnify or defend. Contractor shall not settle or
compromise any claim or consent to the entry of any judgment without the prior
written consent of the City and without an unconditional release of all liability by
each claimant or plaintiff to the City.
Treatment of Confidential and Proprietary Information
5.21. For ten (10) years after the effective date of this Agreement, Contractor shall
refrain from using any Confidential or Proprietary Information except in
connection with the Work or from disclosing it to any third party other than to
employees of Contractor who require it in performance of the Work and except to
such other third persons as City may authorize in writing. If disclosure to such an
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employee or to other third persons is so authorized, Contractor shall enter into
with said party a confidentiality agreement containing provisions with respect to
use and disclosure of Proprietary Information substantially the same as those
contained in this Agreement.
5.22. Contractor shall take reasonable precautions to safeguard any documents
containing Proprietary Information that City may supply to Contractor
hereunder. Contractor may copy, in whole or part, such documents to the
extent necessary for the performance of the Work, and Contractor shall return
to City upon the completion of the Work or request by City all such documents
and copies.
5.23. Except as expressly permitted by prior written consent of the City, Contractor
and/or its subcontractors shall not disclose, permit the disclosure of, release,
disseminate, or transfer, whether orally or by any other means, any part of such
Confidential Information to any other person or entity. Contractor and/or its
subcontractors shall return any written Confidential Information and all copies
made of such items to the City upon the City's written request, but in any event
not later than the date that Contractor has performed all Work to be performed
pursuant to this Agreement. Contractor hereby agrees that such Confidential
Information and any documents provided may be used by Contractor and/or its
subcontractors only as authorized by the City. Contractor shall include a
provision in its agreements with subcontractors that bind the subcontractors to
this non -disclosure requirement.
5.24. All reports, plans, data, studies, maps, drawings, models, photographs,
documents and other writings prepared by and for Contractor, its officers,
employees, agents and subcontractors in the course of implementing this
Agreement, with the exception of working notes, internal documents and
Confidential Information provided by businesses located in City, shall be
considered the property of City. Contractor shall deliver such documents and
materials to the City as they are generated; however, Contractor may take and
retain copies of said documents and materials that are not Confidential
Information, as desired.
5.25. All reports, information, data and exhibits prepared or assembled by Contractor
in connection with the performance of its Services pursuant to this Agreement
are confidential until released by the City to the public and Contractor agrees
that such documents shall not be available to any individual or organization
without the written consent of the City prior to such release.
5.26. No reports, maps, or other documents produced in whole or in part under this
Agreement shall be the subject of an application for copyright by or on behalf of
Contractor.
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Compliance with Authority
5.27. Contractor shall comply with all laws, regulations, executive orders and other
applicable requirements of any governmental agencies having jurisdiction
including the Fair labor Standards Act, the Occupational Safety and Health
Act and all those relating in any way to employment practices and protection
of the environment. Contractor shall not discriminate against any employee or
any applicant for employment for reasons of race, color, creed, religion, sex,
sexual preference, age or national origin.
5.28. Contractor shall make timely payment of all employment taxes and of all
social security and other contributions of every kind required to be made with
respect to or measured by the wages and salaries of persons employed by
Contractor.
5.29. Contractor shall indemnify City against, and hold City harmless from, any
liability or loss including liability or loss from fines or penalties arising out of
Contractor's failure to perform the obligations imposed upon it by Sections
5.27 and 5.28 of the Agreement.
Progress Reports
5.30. Contractor shall meet with City staff, upon City's request, or as needed, in order
to provide reports or information concerning the Services being performed by
Contractor under this Agreement.
Contractor's License Classification
5.31. Contractor shall possess all appropriate licenses for the duration of
this Agreement.
City Provided Data and Services
5.32. The City shall furnish the Contractor available studies, reports and other data
pertinent to Contractor's Services; obtain or authorize Contractor to obtain or
provide additional reports and data as required; furnish to Contractor services
of others required for the performance of Contractor's Services hereunder,
and Contractor shall be entitled to use and rely upon all such information and
services provided by the City in performing Contractor's Services under this
Agreement.
5.33. The Contractor has no control over the cost of labor, materials, equipment or
services furnished by others, or over equipment vendors' or construction
contractors' methods of determining prices, or other competitive bidding or
market conditions, practices or bidding strategies. Cost estimates are based
on the Contractor's opinion based on experience and judgment. Contractor
cannot and does not guarantee that proposals, bids or actual Project
construction costs will not vary from cost estimates prepared by Contractor.
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SECTION 6. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
6.01. Unless otherwise terminated as provided in this Section, this Agreement will
continue in effect until such time as all studies and budgets contemplated in the
Services are complete and the City receives all project close-out documents,
unless otherwise extended according to the terms and conditions set forth in
this Agreement.
Non -Default Termination
6.02. City, at its sole discretion, may terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) days
written notice to Contractor and such termination shall be effective in the
manner specified in such notice and shall be without prejudice to any claim that
either party may have against the other. During the thirty (30) day period after
such notice is sent, the parties shall continue to act toward each other in good
faith.
6.03. In the event of any such termination, in full and complete settlement for the
termination of the Work, City shall pay Contractor for those Services performed
prior to the date of delivery of the termination notice, plus compensation for (i)
necessary Work performed during the notice period and authorized in the
termination notice, and (ii) all costs reasonably and necessarily incurred by
Contractor directly attributable to termination which could not reasonably have
been avoided and for which Contractor is not otherwise compensated that are
incurred through the date of termination and effectuating the termination
("Termination Expenses"). Termination Expenses shall not include lost profits,
lost opportunities, consequential damages, or the like. In no event shall total
payment exceed the Contract Price.
Termination on Occurrence of Stated Events
6.04. This Agreement will terminate automatically on the occurrence of any of the
following events:
A. Bankruptcy or insolvency of either party; or
B. Sale of the Contractor; or
C. Assignment of this Agreement by Contractor without City's written
consent.
Termination for Default
6.05. If Contractor defaults in the performance of this Agreement or materially
breaches any of its provisions, City may immediately terminate this Agreement
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by giving written notification to Contractor indicating the effective date of such
termination. Termination will take effect immediately upon the date specified in
the notification. For the purposes of this paragraph, material breach of this
Agreement includes, but is not limited to, the following:
A. Contractor's failure to perform, in a manner satisfactory to the City in its
sole discretion, the Services specified in Section 3 of this Agreement; or
B. Contractor's material breach of any obligation or provision
contained in Section 5 of this Agreement.
6.06. The waiver by either party of a breach or default by the other party shall not be
deemed a waiver of any different or later breach; nor shall any delay or omission
by either party to exercise any right it may have hereunder operate as a waiver
of any breach or default of such a right. The failure of either party to this
Agreement to exercise any of its rights under this Agreement does not constitute
a breach thereof and shall not be deemed to be a waiver of such rights or a
waiver of any subsequent breach.
6.07. In the event of any termination of this Agreement or reduction in the scope of
the Work, Contractor shall not be entitled to damages for loss of profits for the
unexecuted portion of the Work or any other damages because of such
termination or reduction.
SECTION 7. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Notices
7.01. All notices, approvals, consents and other communications between the parties
shall be in writing, and shall be sent by fax or by certified mail (return receipt
requested) to the respective addresses set forth below, or at such other address
as may be furnished by either party to the other in writing. Faxed notices,
confirmed by copy thereof, shall be deemed communicated as of the day the
facsimile was sent. Mailed notices will be deemed communicated as of the day
of receipt or the third (3`d) day after mailing, whichever Occurs first.
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Contractor:
Richard C. Slade & Assoc., LLC
Attn: Richard C. Slade, President
12750 Ventura Blvd., Ste 202
Studio City, CA 91604
Fax: 818-506-0418
Telephone: 818-506-0418
City:
City of Vernon
Attn: City Administrator
4305 Santa Fe Ave
Vernon, CA 90058
Fax: 323-826-1438
Telephone: 323-583-8811
Copy to:
Vernon City Hall
Attn: Community Services &
Water Department
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
All invoices shall be mailed via U.S. Postal Service to the following address:
Vernon City Hall
Attn: Office of the Treasurer/Community Services & Water
4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, CA 90058
Entire Agreement of the Parties
7.02. This Agreement supersedes any and all agreements, either oral or written,
between the parties with respect to the rendering of Services by Contractor for
City and contains all of the representations, covenants, and agreements
between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and the
rendering of those Services. Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that
no representations, inducements, promises, or agreements, orally or otherwise,
have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any party, which
are not contained in this Agreement, and that no other agreement, statement, or
promise not contained in this Agreement or a subsequent amendment or
change order shall be valid or binding. No amendment or change in the
provisions of this Agreement shall be made, except in a formal written
amendment signed by Contractor and an authorized representative of the City,
or in a written change order. Contractor expressly waives all claims for
compensation based upon quantum meruit, implied contract or oral contract.
Each party represents and warrants that it has read and fully familiarized itself
with this Agreement, and that such party has been fully authorized to sign this
Agreement.
7.03. This Agreement shall be comprised of these included provisions, together with
Exhibits A and B, which are all attached. In the event of conflict between this
Agreement and any of the exhibits, including the Proposal, this Agreement shall
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prevail.
Partial Invalidity
7.04. If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to
be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full
force and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any way.
Law and Arbitration
7.05. All disputes arising out of or related to this Agreement, the conduct of either
party in connection with this Agreement, and the relationship and rights of the
parties in connection with this Agreement, whether characterized as breach of
contract, tort, or otherwise (except for those requesting injunctive relief) shall be
determined by binding arbitration in accordance with the terms of this Section.
The submittal of all matters to arbitration in accordance with the terms of this
Section is the sole and exclusive method, means and procedure to resolve any
and all claims, disputes or disagreements arising under this Agreement, except
for claims by either party which seek injunctive relief, which claims shall be
resolved by suit filed in the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, California,
the decision of which court shall be subject to appeal pursuant to applicable
law. The parties hereby irrevocably waive any and all rights to the contrary and
shall at all times conduct themselves in accordance with the terms of this
Section, relying on arbitration as the sole means of resolution of disputes.
Arbitration of all matters required to be arbitrated hereunder shall take place
before a panel of three retired judges of the Superior Court of the State of
California (the "Arbitrators") under the auspices of Judicial Arbitration &
Mediation Services, Inc. ("JAMS"). Such arbitration shall be initiated by the
parties, or either of them, within ten (10) calendar days after either party sends
notice of a demand to arbitrate (the "Arbitration Notice") to the other party and
to JAMS. The Arbitration Notice shall contain a description of the subject matter
of the arbitration, the dispute with respect thereto, the amount involved, if any,
and the remedy or determination sought. Each party shall select a retired judge
from the JAMS panel, and the two selected judges shall mutually agree on the
third retired judge from the JAMS panel. If one of the parties does not select a
retired judge from the JAMS panel within fourteen (14) calendar days after
receipt of the Arbitration Notice, JAMS will select the second judge, and the
judge selected by JAMS and the judge selected by the other party will select the
third judge for the panel. The third judge is to be selected within ten (10)
calendar days following the selection of the first two judges. The three judges
will together serve as the Arbitrators. The arbitration shall be conducted in Los
Angeles, California. Any party may be represented by counsel and/or other
authorized representative. In rendering a decision(s), the Arbitrators shall
determine the rights and obligations of the parties according to the substantive
and procedural laws of the State of California and the terms of this Agreement.
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The decision of the Arbitrators shall be based on the evidence introduced at the
hearing and accompanied by a written statement of decision as to each of the
principal controverted issues. The agreement of two of the three Arbitrators as
to the resolution of the dispute shall be a conclusive resolution. The Arbitrators
shall deliver the written decision to the parties within thirty (30) calendar days
following the date of the selection of the last of the Arbitrators. The decision
shall be conclusive and binding, and it may thereafter be confirmed as a
judgment by the Superior Court of the State of California, subject only to
challenge on the grounds set forth in the California Code of Civil Procedure
Section 1286.2. The validity and enforceability of the decision of the Arbitrators
is to be determined exclusively by the California Courts.
Attorney's Fees
7.06. In the event a dispute, claim or litigation arises regarding this Agreement, the
prevailing party shall be entitled to reimbursement for reasonable attorneys'
fees and actual costs, which may be set by the arbitrators or the court in the
same action or in a separate action brought for that purpose, in addition to
any other relief which is obtained.
7.07. Neither party shall be considered in default in any of its obligations under this
Agreement when a failure of performance shall be due to an uncontrollable
force. The term "uncontrollable force" shall mean any cause beyond the control
of the party affected, including, but not restricted to, flood, earthquake, storm,
fire, lightning, epidemic, war, riot, civil disturbance or disobedience, federal,
state, or municipal action, statute, ordinance, or regulation, embargoes of the
United States Government or any other government, which by exercise of due
diligence such party could not reasonably have been expected to avoid and by
exercise of due diligence has been unable to overcome. Either party rendered
unable to fulfill any of its obligations under this Agreement by reason of an
uncontrollable force shall give written notice within five (5) business days of
such fact to the other party and shall exercise due diligence to remove such
inability with all reasonable dispatch.
7.08. Except as may otherwise be specifically provided herein, this Agreement may
be modified or amended only by a written document executed by both
Contractor and the City and approved as to form by the City Attorney.
7.09. The captions used in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall in no
way define, limit or describe the scope or intent of the Agreement or any part
thereof.
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7.10. City reserves the right to award similar contracts to multiple contractors to
ensure the City has adequate services.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed the Agreement on the
dates shown below.
City:
City of Vernon
Name: Donis C. Malburg
Title: Mayor
Date: SigZ,-,V C oI- -
ATTEST:
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Ma uela Giron
City Clerk
Title: &"�&
Date: 2 S
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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EXHIBIT A
RCS
Mr. Samuel Kevin Wilson, P.E.
Director of Community Services Water
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California 90058
RICHARD C. SLADE & ASSOCIATES LLC
CONSULTING GROUNDWATER GEOLOGISTS
December 12, 2007
Re: Technical Proposal for Hydrogeologic Services Our Job No. 364-LAS01
Water Well Drilling Project
City of Vernon
Dear Mr. Wilson:
Richard C. Slade & Associates LLC, Consulting Groundwater Geologists (RCS), is pleased to
present this Technical Proposal for hydrogeologic services in conjunction with the drilling,
design and construction of a new municipal -supply water well for the City. This new well, to be
known as Well No. 21, is to be located at a City -selected site along Fruitland Ave, just east of
Boyle St. We are providing our Fee Proposal under separate cover per your request.
We understand this project involves the following:
• Providing a Preliminary Design Report (PDR) in which local hydrogeologic conditions
are defined, in part, by correlating electric logs available from various water wells, oil
wells and deep groundwater monitoring wells in the area. Our PDR will identify the
parameters needed to accurately provide the preliminary design criteria used in the
preparation of the Technical Specifications for well construction.
• Preparing detailed Technical Specifications and accurate Bid Sheets for the drilling,
construction, development and testing of the new well.
• Providing office and field services during the well construction and testing effort.
• Preparing a Summary of Well Construction Operations Report to help document all
elements of the drilling and testing of the new well; all field -acquired data are to be
appended to this RCS report as part of the documentation effort.
RCS will be the sole consultant and RCS will provide and be responsible for all hydrogeologic
elements of the well construction project. No subcontractors are proposed.
Provided in our technical proposal which follows are:
1. Our Credentials and Experience in water well construction projects.
2. Key References for identical projects.
3. Our Understanding of the Project.
4. Our Recommended Scope of Hydrogeologic Services.
5. Our Project Schedule
6. A man-hour breakdown and cost estimate in conformance with our Recommended
Scope of Hydrogeologic Services. Per your request, our man-hour breakdown and
cost estimate are provided under separate cover.
12750 VENTURA BLVD., SUITE 202, STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA 91604
PHONE: (818) 506-0418 • FAX: (818) 506-1343 - NAPA VALLEY PHONE: (707)' 963-3914
Technical Proposal for Hydrogeologic Services ■'
Water Well Drilling Project 2
City of Vernon
The RCS Recommended Scope of Hydro geologic Services is time -proven and successful, and
has been utilized for many years by RCS and by the few other experienced groundwater
consultants who are also routinely involved with the siting and construction monitoring of
municipal -supply water wells.
The RCS -recommended approach provided herein is based on the very large number of
identical, time -tested, and successfully completed water well siting, design and construction
projects conducted in California by RCS over the past 41 years. We believe that our
recommended approach not only meets but ultimately exceeds the requirements in the RFP.
The RCS approach will provide for a detailed groundwater evaluation of the local groundwater
reservoir, and an independent and definitive correlation of the geophysical electrical logs of
existing wells, proximal oil wells and nearby groundwater monitoring wells (owned by the Water
Replenishment District).
As a result, the basic 3-dimensional configuration of the local groundwater reservoir beneath the
City will be defined and the information provided by RCS in the PDR will be soundly based on
all electric logs, water levels and water quality data available for those wells. The electric logs
will be correlated, the depths, thicknesses of key aquifers will be established, and differences in
perforated depths in local City wells can be evaluated relative to these correlated aquifers in
each well. Hence, the possible reasons for and sources of poor quality water and/or low
yielding aquifers screened by City wells can also be assessed.
RCS maintains a specialized technical staff that has provided the identical services required in
your RFP in order to design and construct municipal -supply water wells for a large number of
other clients throughout California.
RCS geologists are committed to perform their office and field work in an efficient, professional,
and intelligent manner in order to deliver a work product that meets or exceeds the stated
objectives of your RFP.
We truly appreciate this opportunity to submit our proposal for hydrogeologic services and
enthusiastically look forward to the possibility of working with you and your City staff on this
groundwater development project.
Respecfifully submWt,t
,
RICHA;RD C. SLA&
Rice` C. Slade, President and
Principal Groundwater Geologist
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This project specifically involves the detailed evaluation of: subsurface conditions; the
determination of the depth to, and the thickness and continuity of key aquifers; the definition of
the water levels, water quality and pumping rates available to a new well at the subject property;
the preparation of accurate Technical Specifications and line bid sheets in order to allow the
City to receive realistic bids for the new well construction; the accurate assessment of down -
hole data generated during the drilling and testing of the pilot borehole; the detailed review of
those data and the prompt delivery of the Final Design Memorandum for the final placement of
casing, perforations and gravel pack; the use of experienced field geologists to appropriately
monitor the installation of all casing, gravel pack and cement seal; the field use of RCS
geologists to monitor all chemical, mechanical and pumping development; providing specific
recommendations for all pumping tests to determine the design parameters for the permanent
pump; creating a Summary of Construction Operations Report to help document all elements of
the drilling and testing of the new well; and providing liaison with and project management for
the City throughout the well construction project.
Because of the legal adjudication of the Coastal Plain region, and based on the fact that the
region has had a long history of petroleum exploration, there are at least three key sources of
water well and subsurface geophysical electric log (E-log) data (in addition to City) for the
project that must be scrutinized: the Basin Watermaster; the Water Replenishment District of
Southern California (WRD); and the State Division of Oil and Gas. In addition, the California
Department of Water Resources has its important 1961-dated Bulletin No. 104 on groundwater
conditions in this region. Vital data on subsurface conditions, water levels, pumping rates, and
well depths are available from several sources, each of which is well known to RCS:
1) The City and its numerous wells, well logs, water level history, water quality and water
quality problem areas; pumping rates, and electric logs. Table 1, "Summary of
Available Well Construction Data," provides a brief summary of key data for 10 City -
owned wells;
2) The Walnut Park Mutual Water Company (WPMWC) just to the south, thereby
representing the nearest offsite municipal -supply water well and well data source(RCS
,provided complete well design, Technical Specifications, and well construction design
and field monitoring of new WPMWC Well No. 12 in 2005/06);
3) And monitoring data from a few nearby groundwater monitoring wells owned by WRD
(see Figure 1, "Location Map").
The requisite work will be performed entirely by the experienced groundwater geologists of
Richard C. Slade & Associates LLC (RCS), located in Studio City. RCS was formed by Mr.
Richard Slade in 1983 and RCS is a California Corporation. Mr. Slade, who has 41 years of
groundwater experience in Southern California, functions as Principal Groundwater Geologist.
Mr. Earl LaPensee has over 21 years of groundwater experience, the past 18 of which have
been as senior Groundwater Geologist with RCS.
The proposed City project appears tailored directly to the expertise and prior experience of the
RCS firm for numerous reasons, including:
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• RCS has conducted water well evaluations, well siting studies, and well construction
projects for other proximal clients, including: the very nearby Walnut Park Mutual
Water Company; the cities of South Gate, Compton, Lynwood, Santa Fe Springs, and
Cerritos; and even the Park Water Company. As a result, RCS has a solid in-house
database for the area, including considerable subsurface information for the WRD
groundwater monitoring wells in the region (see Figure 1).
• RCS has worked previously with the City and is generally familiar with its organization,
personnel and water well database.
RCS is well aware of the important types of subsurface data and of the key data
repositories for this portion of the adjudicated Central Groundwater Basin of Los
Angeles County. RCS will obtain additional E-logs from the Division of Oil and Gas
from the wildcat wells in the region, and collect additional water level and water quality
data from WRD for its ongoing nested groundwater monitoring well network. E-log
correlation is,vital for two key reasons: it helps identify the depths, thicknesses and
continuity of key aquifers which is necessary for selecting future well sites; and it helps
to better define drilling and casing parameters for the technical specifications/bid
sheets for new wells which is important for minimizing/precluding cost overruns during
the construction of new wells.
Over the past 41 years, RCS had developed a solid reputation for "doing its homework" and for
obtaining, graphing and evaluating subsurface data and different types of important
hydrogeologic data. This will be done again for this project.
RCS is a small company with a unique specialty in groundwater resources and water well
design and construction. There is no need for subcontractors; all work will be locally performed
and on an in-house basis. Being a small firm, it is vitally important for RCS, itself, to provide a
quality, detailed and documented report to the City within the time lines and cost estimates that
are defined in this proposal.
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UNDERSTANDING THE PROJECT
Having sited, designed, specified, monitored the construction and conducted pumping tests of
more than 200 municipal -supply wells in California over the past 40 years (not including similar
services for an additional 200 or more irrigation -supply water wells for vineyards and wineries in
California), RCS is uniquely qualified to conduct all hydrogeologic elements required for this City
Water Well No. 21 project. You will be able to note the results of our long-term experience and
of our prior work for other clients in the adjudicatedCentral Basin via: the written details
presented in our Recommended Scope of Hydrogeologic Services; in our Introduction to our
RCS firm and its key professional and licensed geologists who will be working on your project;
and in our listing of projects involving virtually identical scopes of service for new municipal
supply wells in the Central Groundwater Basin. Particularly notable about this list of recent
municipal -supply clients is that it includes widely divergent geographic locations, and hence,
different subsurface conditions. ,Yet, all listed projects have been completed in a timely, efficient
and professional manner. We invite you to contact any of the Client Reference contacts that we
have provided herein. This Client Reference list includes a recent well immediately south of
Vernon, and also repeat clients in Anaheim; Hemet, the Santa Clarita Valley and Victorville.
RCS is a small firm that is well-known in the industry for doing its "homework" on subsurface
conditions in preparation for providing detailed, accurate Preliminary Design Reports for new
municipal -supply wells.
Part of the long-term success of the RCS firm is not only our dedicated and professional
geologists, but also the fact that they do detailed and independent evaluations of subsurface
data; RCS does not and will not "re -hash" the published information on aquifers and formations
in the Central Basin for your project. Instead, and as noted in our Recommended Scope of
Hydrogeologic Services, RCS will obtain and independently correlate available geophysical
electric logs. Such work was not published in DWR Bulletin 104 (1961) and to our knowledge
has not been performed by any prior water well consultant used by the City to site, design and
construct wells for the City.
It is our long-standing opinion that it is the correlation of available electric logs that provides the
key to defining the depths, thicknesses, and continuity of key aquifers beneath the City. RCS
does this on its water well siting and design projects -RCS will also do this for your project.
Further, once the key aquifers are identified, RCS then uses available static water level data,
pumping level data, trends in basinwide water levels, water quality information and pumping
data to define the remaining key parameters for the Preliminary Well Design Report. Key
parameters include: pilot hole depth; casing type, diameter and depth; cement seal depth;
length of perforated interval; and the depth to the uppermost perforations in the new well.
Clearly, these preliminary parameters must be well-defined because they are input directly into
the Technical Specifications for bidding purposes. Our field 'geologists then obtain depth -
discrete in -situ data from the drilling and down -hole testing of the pilot hole in order to formulate
the Final design of the well. RCS is keenly aware of the need to promptly but accurately provide
this Final well design to the Contractor, using the field generated data. These Final design
criteria will include selection of a screen slot size and an appropriate gravel pack gradation to
preclude pumping of sand by the new well.
Over the years, RCS geologists have worked on numerous municipal -supply well construction
projects and with all of the contractors who will likely be bidding this project. RCS is proud to
Technical Proposal for Hydrogeologic Services
Water Well Drilling Project 2
City of Vernon
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say that we believe we have developed a good professional working relationship with the drilling
superintendents and the lead drillers with these companies.
In addition, because of the large number of recent RCS water well construction projects, RCS is
well aware of current drilling costs. This allows RCS the ability to provide the City with an
accurate Opinion of the Probable Cost of Construction of your new well.
Nearby work over the past few years in the adjudicated Central Basin by RCS geologists,
involving virtually identical services as are needed for your Well No. 21, have been or are being
performed for;
• Walnut Park Mutual Water Company
• City of South Gate
• City of Cerritos
• Park Water Company
• City of Santa Fe Springs
• City of Norwalk
• City of Paramount
Lastly, other than accurately defining subsurface conditions at the Well No. 21 drill site at the
Fruitland Ave property, these are a few other groundwater and logistical considerations that
must be considered. These include the following:
- Hydrogeologic issues, such as: the presence of iron, manganese and/or hydrogen
sulfide in the aquifer systems; the known groundwater contaminant plumes in this
portion of the Central Basin; and the probable regional contamination in Vernon,
coupled with the known soils and groundwater contamination at the industrial facilities
that formerly occupied the proposed well site on Fruitland Ave.
- Logistical issues (as noted in our initial field visit) such as:
■ Will all building demolition be completed and will all concrete rubble/debris be
removed from the site by others to accommodate the well construction?
• Will the well construction_ project interfere with the onsite hazardous contractor
who is actively cleaning up and remediating the site?
■ Are all the soils and groundwater contaminants defined, including the types,
vertical depths, horizontal migration, and contaminant concentrations?
• Will the City be able to treat contamination if it is encountered by the new well
■ And, have any special concerns been expressed by any regulators (such as the
State Department of Public Health, i.e., Department of Health Services)?
RCS and its geologists are committed to this project. We are a small company. Our
estimated fees are realistic, well considered and based on our experience in providing
the services described herein (including the total depth of the pilot borehole that we
recommend). We are ready, willing and able to start our work)
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CLIENT REFERENCES FOR RCS
Mr. Reggie Lamson
Principal Engineer
Victorville Water, City of Victorville
17185 Yuma St.
Victorville, CA 92392-5887
(760) 843-3108
Ms Sara Mathis
Principal Engineer
Water Engineering Division
City of Anaheim
210 So. Anaheim Blvd, Suite 601
Anaheim 92805
(714) 765-4298
Mr. Steven R. Andrews
District Engineer for
Walnut Park Mutual Water Company
Telephone for Mr. Andrews (949) 315-5050
Mr. Robert DiPrimio, President
Valencia Water Company
24631 Avenue Rockefeller
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 295-6501
Mr. Ralph Phraner, Senior Geologist
Eastern Municipal Water District
2270 Trumble Road
Perris, CA 92572-8300
(909) 928-3777, Ext. 4482
RICHARD C. SLADE & ASSOCIATES LLC
CONSULTING GROUNDWATER GEOLOGISTS
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List of RCS Municipal -Supply Water Well Construction Projects for Last Five Years
Agency and Well Name/Number
g y
Year
Agency Project
Contact No.
Completed
Manager
Los Angeles County Water Works District
In Progress
Genevieve Osmena
626.300.3395
City of Anaheim Well No. 56
In Progress
Dan Setty
714.765.4440
Eastern Municipal Water District Wells P1,
In Progress
Ralph Phraner
951.928.3777
P2 and P3
Ext. 4482
Victorville Water Dept. Wells 44, 45 and
47
2007
Reggie Lamson
760.843.3108
City of Tustin Pasadena Avenue Well
2007
Kunal Mittal
714.573.314,5
City of Anaheim Well No. 54
2007
Dave Butera
714.765.4217
Valencia Water Company Well T-7
2007
Keith Abercrombie
661.295.6504
Monte Vista Water Company ASR Well
No. 33
2006
John Reddick
909.624.0035
Baldy Mesa Water District Well No. 12
2006
Joseph Ogg
760.949.0332
Walnut Park Mutual Water Company Well
No. 12
2006
Eddie Viramontes
323.585.7321
Newhall County Water District Castaic
Well No. 7
2006
Riel Johnson
661.259.3610
Town of Yountville Well No. 1
2006
Mike Praul
707.944.8851
City of Chino Well Nos. 16 and 17
2006
Gilbert Aldaco
909.464.8368
City of Adelanto Wells 17 and 18
2006
Wilson So
760.242.2365
Victorville Water Dept. Wells 42, 43 and
46
2005
Reggie Lamson
760.843.3108
City of Anaheim Well No. 48
2005
David Shen
714.765.4421
City of Hesperia Wells 19A, 31 and 32
2005
Jeff Benington
760.947.1475
Irvine Ranch Water District Wells 77, 78
and 110
2004
Steve Malloy
949.453.5300
Town of Windsor Well No. 11
2004
William Daida
970.686.7476
Valencia Water Company Well No. 206
2003
Keith Abercrombie
661.295.6504
City of Redlands North Orange Wellfield
2003
Douglas Headrick
909.798.7698
Nos. 1 and 2
City of South Gate Well No. 28
2003
Mario Cervantes
323.563.9576
High Desert Power ProjecVVVWD ASR
2002/03
Reggie Lamson
760.843.3108
Wells F, G, H_ & K
Victorville Water Dept. Wells 38, 39, 40
2002/03
Reggie Lamson
760.843.3108
and 41
Each of the above -listed recent municipal well projects included not only the preparation of Preliminary Design
Memoranda and Technical Specifications for construction, but also the preparation of detailed estimates for the
preliminary cost of well construction. This RCS experience is invaluable because the above listed contractors will
likely be bidding on the proposed project. Also, as a result of the significant amount of recent well construction
experience, RCS is very aware of current costs for the drilling and testing of new municipal -supply wells.
12750 VENTURA BLVD., SUITE 202, STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA 91604
PHONE: (818) 506-0418 • FAX: (818) 506-1343 - NAPA VALLEY PHONE: (707) 963-3914
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CONSULTING GROUNDWATER GEOLOGISTS
HYDROGEOLOGIC SERVICES FOR
MUNICIPAL -SUPPLY WATER WELLS
Richard C. Slade and Associates LLC, Consulting Groundwater Geologists, have been retained
by numerous water agencies, cities, water districts and private water companies to develop their
local groundwater resources. Typical of the types of services provided for these agencies
depends on the needs of the client and have included such tasks as:
Hydrogeologic Evaluation and Well Siting
■ Research of published geologic maps and reports;
■ evaluate site geology and watershed conditions;
■ evaluate surface and subsurface geologic conditions;
■ identify groundwater flow directions;
perform site reconnaissance visits;
■ review driller's logs and casing records;
■ evaluate and correlate electric logs;
■ monitor water levels in wells;
■ assess potential water quality problems;
■ monitor field water quality parameters in existing wells;
■ conduct pumping (aquifer) tests in wells;
• evaluate well interference between pumping wells;
■ review down -hole videos of wells;
evaluate water quality in onsite and in offsite wells;
■ locate nearby offsite wells;
determine feasibility of siting and constructing new water wells;
■ prepare reports with conclusions and recommendations regarding feasibility
of developing local groundwater supplies.
Prepare Technical Specifications for New Wells
■ identify the location and depth for new onsite wells;
■ assess site logistics for well construction;
• determine drilling methodology;
■ evaluate conditions for wastewater discharge under NPDES permitting;
prepare detailed technical specifications and line item estimates of the
probable cost for drilling and constructing new wells;
■ assist in bidding process.
Field Monitoring Services
• geologically log drill cuttings from pilot hole;
■ evaluate the electric log of the pilot hole;
■ select depth zones and monitor aquifer zone isolation testing for water quality
in selected aquifers
■ monitor construction of new wells and provide final recommendations for
placement of well casings, perforations and gravel pack;
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• monitor the installation of the recommended casing and gravel pack;
■ monitor well development by mechanical and pumping methods;
monitor water levels; utilizing water level pressure transducers;
conduct pumping (aquifer) tests;
■ identify sampling/laboratory protocol for sampling events;
■ determine water quality parameters to test for in the laboratory;
• provide recommendations for pumping rate and depth setting for permanent
pump:
■ identify down -hole well problems and develop guidelines for rehabilitating
existing wells;
■ prepare recommendations for rehabilitating existing wells.
GENERAL LISTING OF PREVIOUS/CURRENT
WATER AGENCY, CITY AND --
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Alhambra, City of
Arcadia, City of
Burbank, City of
Castaic Lake Water Agency
Central Basin Municipal Water District
Cerritos, City of
Chino, City of
Compton, City of
Waterworks District, Antelope Valley
Crescenta Valley Water District
East Pasadena Water Co.
Glendale, City of
LaVerne, City of
Lynwood, City of
Newhall County Water District
Park Water Company
Pasadena, City of
Pomona, City
Rowland Water District
San Fernando, City of
Santa Clarita Water Co.
South Gate, City of
Torrance, City of
Valencia Water Co.
Walnut Park Water Company
BUTTE COUNTY
Del Oro Water Co.
Paradise Irrigation District
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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
Carpinteria Water District
Montecito Water District
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
Hesperia, City of
Ontario, City of
Redlands, City of
Southern California Water Company
Upland, City of
Victor Valley Water District
Baldy Mesa Water District
Mojave Water Agency
RIVERSIDE COUNTY
Corona, City of
Eastern Municipal Water District
Hemet, City of
Mission Springs Water District
Palm Desert, City of
VENTURA COUNTY
Fillmore, City of
Oxnard, City of
Santa Paula, City of
Simi Valley, City of
Ventura, City of
ORANGE COUNTY
Anaheim, City of
Fullerton, City of
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Irvine Ranch Water District
Irvine, City of
Newport Beach, City of
Orange, City of
San Juan Capistrano, City of
Santa Ana, City of
Tustin; City of
Yorba Linda Water District
SONOMA COUNTY
Cloverdale, City of
Healdsburg, City of
Millview Water District, Ukiah
Sebastopol, City of
Windsor, Town of
Willow County Water District
NAPA COUNTY
Napa, City of
St. Helena, City of
Napa County Housing Authority
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2) Bunker Hill Groundwater Basin
3) Antelope Valley Basin
4) Ventura River Basin
5) Napa Valley Groundwater Basin
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6) Alto Subbasin of Mojave River Basin
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7) City of Redlands
8) Santa Clarita Valley
9) Montecito Basin
10) Beverly Hills -Hollywood Basin
11) Yucaipa Basin
12) Chino Groundwater Basin
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13) Mound Basin
14) Palm Springs Subarea
15) Acton Basin
16) Carpinteria Basin
17) Claremont Heights Basin
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18) Llagas Basin
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19) Oxnard Plain Basin
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CONSULTING GROUNDWATER GEOLOGISTS
SIGNIFICANT HYDROGEOLOGIC PROJECTS
I Santa Clara River Valley, Los Angeles County
Detailed evaluation of hydrogeologic characteristics of the Saugus Formation. Monitor static
levels in all deep wells in basin and evaluate current and historic groundwater quality from this
formation. Utilize many E-logs of wildcat oil wells to define base of fresh water and correlation
of key aquifers. Evaluate water level trends and conduct aquifer tests in selected wells to quan-
tify transmissivity. Identify complex subsurface stratigraphy via detailed cross sections. Identify
total thickness of all potentially water -bearing aquifer sands in the basin using E-logs. Calculate
usable quantity of groundwater in the formation to depths of 2500 ft and/or the base of fresh
water, whichever is encountered first.
2. Bunker Hill Groundwater Basin, San Bernardino County
As part of a major groundwater litigation case, we collected and reviewed masses of groundwa-
ter data for the entire Bunker Hill Basin. Active water wells were identified; their history of an-
nual groundwater extractions were evaluated vs historic water level fluctuations. Annual
extractions by various agencies were graphed and compared, and then reviewed in terms of
Tong -term rainfall trends. The history of artificial recharge (spreading) was evaluated relative to
resulting water level impacts on the basin and to the locations of active downstream water wells.
Correlations of individual aquifers were made using available electric logs, and cross sections
were prepared along with geologic maps to help evaluate the 3-D configuration of the ground-
water reservoir.
3. Antelope Vallev Groundwater Basin, Los Angeles Count
A series of detailed groundwater investigations in various portions of this large groundwater
basin. Work has included numerous tasks including` collection and review of subsurface data;
detailed correlation of electric log signatures together with evaluation of drillers' logs to provide
an accurate assessment of the location and continuity of the "blue clay" and of granitic base-
ment rocks underlying the groundwater reservoir; providing optimum well locations and designs
for new wells; evaluating water quality in specific aquifers; monitoring construction; geological
logging of drill cuttings and review of E-logs; and conducting aquifer tests of completed wells.
4. Ventura River Basin, Ventura County
A detailed study of this major groundwater basin was conducted as part of a comprehensive
Environmental Impact Report for a site in the basin. Work conducted during this study included:
establishment of base -period` hydrologic conditions; review, compilation, and analysis of hydro-
logic and hydrogeologic data collected from various water agencies in the area; analysis of tem-
poral, changes in water levels and water quality in the basin; analysis of temporal changes in
groundwater extractions in the basin; calculation of basin groundwater storage and impact of
additional groundwater extractions from the basin, on groundwater levels, groundwater in stor-
age, other groundwater extractions, and groundwater quality; impact of surface water flows in
the Ventura River and the impact of groundwater extractions on these flows; and assessment of
various impacts and potential mitigation measures for the proposed project.
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5. Napa Valley, Napa County
Numerous individual water resource analyses and water well siting studies have been con-
ducted for vineyard and winery facilities located throughout the valley and the adjoining hill-
sides. These studies have generally encompassed: evaluations and investigations of
hydrogeologic conditions in the valley; technical oversight and consulting activities associated
with drilling, installation, design, and testing of irrigation wells for the wineries and vineyards;
and supervision of aquifer testing -of existing irrigation wells for the wineries and detailed analy-
sis of the testing data to determine impact on surrounding irrigation wells. Included also has
been making formal presentations on several of the groundwater projects to various public
agencies such as City Councils, County Commissioners and Supervisors, and Planning Com-
missions.
Additional projects have involved the City of St. Helena in their efforts to purchase two separate
existing water wells. Work has entailed reviewing available drillers' logs, water levels and water
quality data for the wells, reviewing available well testing data, recommending and reviewing
video logs of the wells, conduction special down -hole water quality testing in one well, and pre-
paring reports (with documentation) regarding the hydrogeologic feasibility of acquiring the wells
by the City.
Another project involved providing detailed hydrogeologic input to a local engineering firm re-
garding the feasibility of acquiring an existing well by the City of Napa. Work here included field
reconnaissance, hydrogeologic review of data, and preparation of testing guidelines and cost
estimates for contractor work necessary to conduct long-term aquifer tests in the well
6. Alto Subbasin of Moiave River Groundwater Basin, San Bernardino County
Conducted several independent evaluations of subsurface hydrogeologic conditions throughout
the Alto Subbasin region of the large Mojave River Groundwater Basin. Over the past few
years, these detailed groundwater studies have been performed for the following individual cli-
ents: Victor Valley Water District; City of Hesperia; Baldy Mesa Water District; City of Adelanto;
Rancho Las Flores; and the High Desert Power Plant Project. Work has included: collecting
driller's logs and available electric logs; monitoring water levels; assessing groundwater quality;
conducting pumping (aquifer) tests; and selecting well sites for numerous municipal -supply wa-
ter wells. Additional field work has included; geologic logging of pilot boreholes; conducting
aquifer zone isolation tests in the open boreholes; evaluating the electric log surveys; providing
the final designs of numerous new water wells; monitoring the final construction of each well;
performing aquifer tests; and preparing detailed reports to document the "as -built" of each new
well. RCS has also conducted ongoing correlation of electric logs across the area to help de-
termine local subsurface conditions:
7. City of Redlands. Bunker Hill Groundwater Basin, San Bernardino County
A detailed hydrogeologic study of the City's portion of the basin to define new municipal well
sites. Major concerns were proximity to active faults, shallow thicknesses of water -bearing
sediments, extremely difficult drilling conditions due to the abundance of boulders and cobbles,
contamination from volatileorganic compounds like TCE, PCE, and DBCP (a fumigant), and
nitrates (due to the citrus industry). Drill sites were selected, local wells were sampled and
monitored, and detailed technical specifications for well construction were prepared. Two new
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wells were drilled under these specifications, with our personnel providing geologic logging,
monitoring of casing/gravel pack installation and monitoring of all well development and testing.
Electric log interpretation defined well screen placement. Neither well has any contaminants
and the wells are now on-line.
8. Santa Clarita Valley, Los Angeles County
This detailed study examined the hydrogeologic characteristics of the alluvial aquifer system of
the Santa Clara River; also evaluated were the characteristics of the underlying Saugus Forma-
tion. Work included determining groundwater flow direction, current water levels and levels at
the beginning of our selected hydrologic base period, water quality assessments, review of an-
nual and historic groundwater production by well and by aquifer system, calculations of ground-
water in storage for various time periods, quantification of the perennial yield based on the
change -in -storage method, calculations of recoverable water from 13 major tributaries, and de-
termination of sites for future artificial recharge basins.
9. Montecito Groundwater Basin, Santa Barbara County
Several phases of work were recommended and ultimately completed to evaluate the three-
dimensional configuration of this coastal basin. Specifically identified were the location, nature,
and continuity of potential aquifers; the locations of several fault -induced groundwater barriers
and their effects on groundwater quality and seawater intrusion; and the quantitative evaluation
of aquifer characteristics based on aquifer tests. A test hole drilling exploration program was
conducted to update limited subsurface data; several wells were subsequently located, de-
signed and drilled; and two older wells were redeveloped and rehabilitated. In addition, consul-
tation was provided as needed, and test holes drilled for bedrock wells.
An additional, separate comprehensive and detailed assessment and investigation encom-
passed a perennial yield study for the basin. Work for this study included: examination and
assessment of temporal changes in water levels in water wells throughout the basin and the
impact of these changes on future water supply; calculation of potential groundwater in storage
and temporal changes in this storage; selection of a hydrologic base period of analysis; and
determination of groundwater in storage versus annual groundwater extraction by all pumpers in
the basin.
10. Beverly Hills -Hollywood Groundwater Basins, Los Angie/es County
Detailed hydrogeologic studies in the highly urbanized Hollywood and Central Groundwater
Basins were conducted to provide recommendations for new municipal wells. Essential, too,
were preparation of specifications for selected water well redevelopment and abandonment.
Definition .of water quality problems by hydrogeologic methods was conducted because of
known mineralogical and bacteriologic problems and industrial pollution Hydrologic studies
were conducted simultaneously to define the perennial yield of each basin. Much of the work
was based on detailed analyses of considerable amounts of subsurface oil well data which pro-
vided the key to identifying the geologic structure of the basin. Site locations and designs for
future test holes and water wells were provided also:
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11. Yucaipa Groundwater Basin, San Bernardino County
A major hydrogeologic study of Yucaipa Basin and its adjoining fault -induced subbasins. Work
included defining the lateral and vertical depths of the basins, correlating well logs, defining
fault -barrier effects on water levels and quality, calculating the amounts of recoverable water
from local major tributary watersheds, and identifying methods and sites for artificial recharge
operations. Calculations were also made of groundwater in storage in the various subbasins for
different periods of time. Aquifer parameters of transmissivity and storativity were also evalu-
ated; future well sites and drilling methods were established.
12. Chino Groundwater Basin, Los Ange/es and San Bernardino Counties
The basin represents one of the largest groundwater basins in southern California and was
studied to evaluate its potential, from a hydrogeologic standpoint, to accept recharge of 30,000
acre-feet per year of reclaimed water from local wastewater treatment facilities. Detailed hydro -
geologic maps and cross sections were prepared along with contour maps of current and his-
toric water level and water quality (total dissolved solids and nitrate concentrations). Long-term
water level hydrographs and water quality chemographs were prepared and compared together
with precipitation data. The surface definition of the basin was revised using fault -related
groundwater barriers. Other important products included a depth to groundwater map, defini-
tions of groundwater in storage zones in the basin, calculations of potential storage volumes in
the unsaturated zone for reclaimed water, and maps depicting potential sites for new spreading
basins, spread pump -back schemes, and injection wells.
13. Mound and Santa Paula Groundwater Basins Ventura County
This study was conducted to verify the horizontal extent and vertical depth of the groundwater
reservoir, to provide for monitoring of water levels and quality in deep, unexplored aquifers, and
to provide the locations and designs of new production wells. A major portion of the work in-
volved designing, providing technical specifications, and geologically logging test holes to 3000-
foot depths. Down -hole tests were conducted to obtain water samples for water quality charac-
terization. Subsequent work has involved considerable expert witness work concerning results
of the study.
14. Palm Springs Groundwater Basin, Riverside County
This major study of the basins underlying Palm Springs was conducted to: define the areal ex-
tent and vertical depth of the groundwater -bearing sediments; identify the source of bacterial
precipitates on a few active wells; define the locations and designs for new, high -capacity wells.
Hydrogeologic work included: data research; updating of water level and specific capacity data
by field work and aquifer tests of select wells determining the three-dimensional configuration
of the basin and the continuity of aquifers; calculating the total and usable amounts of ground-
water in storage; determining aquifer characteristics; assessing existing computer model data;
defining fault -related groundwater barriers; and assessing the potential impacts of continuing
water level declines on existing wells.
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15. Acton Basin, Los Ange/es County
Geologically map the surface extent of the alluvial deposits and terrace deposits which com-
prise this groundwater basin. Identify the approximate maximum thicknesses of these materi-
als. Prepare hydrographs of key wells and analyze the historic fluctuations in water levels vs
time and vs the long-term rainfall record in the area. Provide detailed calculations of groundwa-
ter in storage in each of the two aquifer systems, identify locations for future municipal; supply
water wells. Assess the magnitude of annual recharge to the basin.
16. Carpentaria Groundwater Basin Santa Barbara Countv
A long-term study involving several phases of work to define groundwater conditions in the ba-
sin and to determine the optimum sites for new production wells. Included in the study were:
providing correlation of boring logs and electric logs of water and oil wells; collection, analyses,
and updating of water quality and water level data; recommending a basin -wide subsurface drill-
ing exploration program; conducting a basin -wide water well survey to obtain well characteristics
and well efficiencies; preparing elevation contours on four major aquifers encountered during
test hole drilling to depths of 1500 feet; selecting sites, designing, and preparing technical speci-
fications for new wells; detailed geologic logging of all test holes and wells; assessing the safe
yield of the basin; providing monitoring and control of all well completion, well development and
well testing operations done by the drilling contractor; and detailed aquifer testing and mathe-
matical analyses of aquifer characteristics. Drilling exploration utilized multiple -aquifer tech-
niques and air -lifting methods to obtain water samples and aquifer coefficient.
17. Claremont Heights Basin, Los Angeles Countv
A hydrogeological evaluation of this basin and its nearby basins that are separated from one
another by faults and/or water level barriers. Groundwater flow directions, historic and current
water levels and water quality were identified, and sites for new high -capacity wells to supply a
treatment facility were identified. The impact of the new extractions on basin -wide water levels
were evaluated, as were related effects on all proximal active wells. Aquifer test data were re-
viewed and realistic values for transmissivity and storativity were identified. Groundwater in
storage was calculated for the several adjoining groundwater basins.
18. Llagas Groundwater Basin, Santa Clara Countv
As part of the San Martin Water Quality Management Project, this study was essential to define
the hydrogeologic and hydrologic conditions in the local Llagas Groundwater Basin. For this
study, water supply and waste discharge characteristics were identified and evaluated, as were
present and future water quality problems and water quality problem areas. Major types and
sources of contamination were found to be nitrate concentrations created by return flows from
agriculture practices and return flows from individual septic tank systems which proliferate in the
region. A detailed nitrate monitoring program was developed as was a system to locate im-
properly sealed or abandoned water wells.
19 Oxnard Plain Groundwater Basin, Ventura County
This study represents an evaluation of the long-term salt build-up in soils within and adjacent to
the Oxnard Air Force Base. The study included: detailed examination of old topographic maps,
aerial photographs, construction documents and boring logs for various phases of runway and
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taxiway construction; assessment of shallow auger hole logs and salinity test data obtained by
others; and presentation of reports for expert witness testimony. Shallow soils display high salt
concentration reflective of a shallow perched water table, flat topography, poor drainage, block-
age of subsurface and surface drainage by construction, and low permeability of the shallow
earth materials.
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INTRODUCTION TO RICHARD C. SLADE & ASSOCIATES LLC
CONSULTING GROUNDWATER GEOLOGISTS
Mr. Richard C. Slade has over 41 years of hydrogeologic experience in California, the last 25 of
which have been as Principal Hydrogeologist and owner of Richard C. Slade & Associates LLC,
Consulting Groundwater Geologists (RCS). The RCS firm employs a senior -level
hydrogeologist, Mr. Earl LaPensee. Mr. LaPensee has been with RCS since 1989. In addition,
RCS employs a project -level geologist and two additional staff -level geologists to provide field
and office support on its groundwater projects. The firm has its local office in Studio City, -
roughly 20 or so miles from Vernon.
The specific areas of expertise for RCS include:
• groundwater resource development via siting, specifying, and designing of new water
wells for municipal -supply;
• preparing detailed preliminary design reports for new municipal -supply wells;
• providing detailed Technical Specifications and Bid Sheets for new well construction;
• detailed, independent correlation of geophysical electric logs;
• groundwater basin evaluations and basin management;
• aquifer analysis and water well testing;
• assessing groundwater quality;
• rehabilitation of older wells;
• evaluating groundwater contamination;
• providing expert witness services in hydrogeology.
The RCS Company is a Limited Liability Company (LLC), a California Corporation. Key contact
information, for the local office at which the proposed work will be conducted and administered,
is:
Mr. Richard C. Slade
President and Principal Groundwater Geologist
RICHARD C. SLADE & ASSOCIATES LLC
12750 Ventura Blvd., Ste 202
Studio City, CA 91604
Telephone: 818-506-0418
Fax: 818-506-1343
Email rich ard. slade(a)-reslade.com
For this City of Vernon project, RCS has the necessary professional geologists, experience and
background to conduct the proposed work entirely with in-house personnel; no subcontractors
will be needed or used.
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Our Project Organization Chart for our work is as follows:
City of Vernon
Mr. Samuel Wilson
Mr. Scott Rigg
Richard C. Slade
Registered Geologist, Certified Engineering Geologist
Principal Groundwater Geologist
Earl LaPensee
E
ologist, Certified Hydrogeologist
r Groundwater Geologist
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Project Manager
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Anthony Hicke Word Processing
Project GIS
Groundwater Geologist
QUALIFICATIONS OF KEY PERSONNEL
RICHARD C. SLADE
Protect Role
Principal -in -Charge
Degrees
BA Degree, Geology, UCLA, Jan 1966
MS Degree, Geology (Engineering Geology), USC 1974
Licenses
Registered Geologist in CA (1971); also in ID, AZ
Certified Engineering Geologist in CA (1974)'
Key Memberships
AWWA
National Groundwater Association, Association of Groundwater Scientists
American Institute of Hydrology
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City of Vernon
Pertinent Experience
Major fields of hydrogeologic emphasis for Mr. Slade include groundwater resource
development (basin -wide studies, and water well evaluation, design and construction), and
groundwater contamination investigations (landfills, volatile organics, gasoline, etc.). Principal
projects have involved groundwater resource development, preparing technical specifications
for well construction basin evaluation, aquifer test analyses, assessment of water quality
problems and groundwater degradation, design of water wells for municipal supply, monitoring
of all phases of water well construction, locating and designing groundwater monitoring
networks, evaluating data from existing wells to determine the feasibility of well rehabilitation
versus well destruction, and providing expert witness testimony for groundwater litigation.
Mr.Slade's professional career in the groundwater resources of Southern California began in
1967 while with the Hydrology -Geology Section of the Metropolitan Water District. At present,
Mr. Slade has over 41 years of hydrogeologic experience with water wells, aquifer systems, well
rehabilitation, and water well siting/design/construction.
Mr. Slade formed Richard C. Slade & Associates LLC in 1983;to provide specialized and
independent, technical, professional and direct personal consulting services to the groundwater
and water well industry.
EARL LAPENSEE
Proiect Role
Senior Groundwater Geologist and Project Manager
Degrees
BS Degree, Geology, UCLA, 1983
MS Degree, Geological Sciences, UCR, 1986
Licenses
Registered Geologist in CA (1990)
Certified Hydrogeologist in CA (1995)
Registered Professional Hydrogeologist, American Institute of Hydrology
Key Memberships
National Groundwater Association, Association of Groundwater Scientists
American Institute of Hydrology
Pertinent Experience
Groundwater Geology (Hydrogeology) is the main emphasis in the current 23 years of Mr.
LaPensee's professional career. Major projects include the hydrologic and hydrogeologic
assessment and analysis of groundwater basins in southern and northern California and the
exploration for and development of groundwater in those basins. Currently, Mr. LaPensee's
focus has been on projects involving the exploration and development of groundwater in
southern California groundwater basins and has included the siting and technical oversight of
construction of municipal -supply water wells. In addition, Mr. LaPensee has also provided
technical oversight in the siting, design and testing of injection/extraction wells and groundwater
monitoring wells, for hazardous waste sites.
To perform exploration and development of groundwater resources, Mr. LaPensee relies on a
number of information/data sources in evaluation of groundwater conditions which include:
geologic, water -level, and water -quality data; driller's logs of wells; surface geophysical
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City of Vernon
surveying (when deemed appropriate); downhole geophysical surveys (electric logs); electric log
correlation of aquifer systems and downhole flow meter surveys. He uses these data and
information to: select suitable well sites and test drilling methods; determine depths of well
drilling; outline types of testing to be performed in test hole drilling; select suitable types of well
casing and other well construction materials; outline appropriate mechanical, chemical, and
pumping development methods; define aquifer testing protocol; formulate groundwater sampling
methods using accepted protocol for such contaminants as hydrocarbons, metals, and volatile
organic compounds (VOCs), and; estimate key aquifer parameters and production capabilities
based on the resulting drilling and testing data.
Since 1989, Mr. LaPensee's employment position at Richard C. Slade & Associates LLC is as
Senior Groundwater Geologist with major responsibilities as a project manager directed towards
groundwater evaluation, exploration, and development projects. The areas of responsibilities in
these projects encompass: preparation of proposals and cost estimates for various types of
hydrogeologic projects; preparation of technical specifications for new well projects and well
rehabilitation; providing technical and administrative oversight of well drilling, construction,
development, and testing activities on well projects, and; the preparation and completion of final
project reports.
ANTHONY HICKS
Project Role
Project Groundwater Geologist
De reel
BS Degree, Engineering Geology, UCLA (2000)
Licenses
Registered (Professional) Geologist in CA (2005)
Certified Hydrogeologist in CA (2006)
Pertinent Experience
Major areas of groundwater work for Mr. Hicke have included: field monitoring of all elements of
the drilling and construction of municipal -supply and irrigation -supply water wells; field
monitoring of water quality and water level data during construction and testing of new water
wells; utilization of pressure transducers in a variety of hydrogeologic settings; conducting well
canvasses using GPS methods; computer analyses of data and considerable computer work on
map and data presentation using a Geographic Information System (GIS). Other significant
responsibilities include: collection and analyses of basic groundwater data; computerized
analyses of data; computerized mapping and graphics work and troubleshooting problems with
computers and/or with field water level/water quality monitoring equipment.
RICI3ARD C. SLADE & ASSOCIATES LLC
CONSULTING GROUNDWATER GEOLOGISTS
RECOMMENDED SCOPE OF HYDROGEOLOGIC SERVICES
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY WATER WELL NO. 21
CITY OF VERNON
CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY
This Recommended Scope of Hydrogeologic Services outlines the hydrogeologic services to be
provided by Richard C. Slade & Associates LLC, Consulting Groundwater Geologist (RCS), with
regard to conducting the preliminary well design and eventual monitoring of the construction of
new municipal -supply Water Well No. 21 for the City of Vernon (City). This well, as selected by
the City, is to be constructed on vacant land at 3200 Fruitland Avenue in the City. This property
was formerly occupied for several decades by a large industrial facility. This Recommended
Scope of Services is submitted to you in response to a Request for Proposals (RFP) dated No-
vember 2002 and distributed by the City.
We have subdivided our Recommended Scope of Hydrogeologic Services into five separate
Tasks, in the same order as presented in the City's RFP, in order to facilitate comparison of the
RFP-listed items with our Proposed Scope of Hydrogeologic Services. These work tasks will
consist of the following:
Task 1: Design Report
Task 2: Technical Specifications
Task 3: Well Installation Report
Task 4: Bid Support and Contract Management Services
Task 5: Construction Management and "Inspection" Services
Task 1: Design Report
This task will consist of reviewing available data and preparing a preliminary design report. Our
work on this task shall encompass the following subtasks:
Subtask 1.1 - Kick. -Off Meeting and Data Collection and Review
Attend an initial Kick-off meeting with City Staff to discuss project objectives and to collect
recent data for nearby City wells. In this subtask, RCS will also review a hydrogeological
evaluation the City's groundwater supplies, previously prepared by a former consultant to
the City. In addition to that review, RCS will collect, compile and review other available in-
formation (reports, maps, etc from various sources, from our company library) on geo-
logic/hydrogeologic conditions in the region, along with well construction, water levels, and
water quality for other City wells (some of which we currently have in our in-house files),
and also similar data from other non -City -owned wells in the vicinity of the well site.
Further, we have numerous electric logs in our company files from several prior nearby
projects. These electric logs are those from both water wells and oil wells (and even
WRD groundwater monitoring wells) in the region, and these will be reviewed and corre-
lated. Such electric logs are vital to this hydrogeologic study in order to help define the
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depth, thickness and continuity of potential aquifer systems during our analysis of the pre-
liminary design for proposed Well No. 21.
Further, RCS will obtain and correlate available electric logs for existing wells (like that
from City Well No. 18) into our correlation network for nearby RCS -designed wells (like
Well No; 12 for Walnut Park Mutual Water Company and City of South Gate Well No. 28,
both of which are located just south of the City).
Another important facet of Subtask 1.1 will be to acquire readily available reports on the
known contamination of the soils and groundwater beneath the subject property. Major
data sources will be the Water Replenishment District, the Watermaster, and selected
State electronic data basis (GeoTracker, etc). It was clear from our initial site visit that
demolition of the original onsite structures is well underway. Also, there are onsite trailers
for the hazardous waste/site remediation company that is assessing onsite soils and
groundwater contamination and even conducting site remediation and clean up. Our prin-
cipal data needs include: the vertical depth and vertical migration of known groundwater
contaminants; the lateral (horizontal) migration of those contaminants; and the types and
concentrations of contaminants identified in the groundwater monitoring wells constructed
to date on the property.
Subtask 1.2 — Site Visit
Conduct a second field visit to the prospective well site for the purpose of assessing the
logistics for mobilization of drilling equipment and to identify the key site parameters nec-
essary for the preparation of the Technical Specifications for the drilling and testing of the
new well. An initial field visit was conducted on November 28, 2007 by RCS to gain a
general understanding of the proposed drill site. Site parameters to more fully assess will
consist of items like:
• Site access (ingress/egress) issues at the site.
• Property size relative to the area needed for the drill rig and ancillary equipment
and storage for any drill cuttings/well construction materials.
• Proximity of water supply to site for "makeup" water during drilling, reaming and
well construction.
• Security concerns/issues during construction of the well.
• Types of noise abatement equipment. For example, the use of noise control bar-
rier walls, if needed, and approximate lineal feet required.
• Proximity of utilities. The location of above -ground or below ground utilities near
the site.
• Logistics and scheduling of the well construction work while site demolition, soils
and groundwater exploration, soils and groundwater cleanup, and contaminant
mitigation are being actively conducted by others at the drill property.
• Fluid discharge location(s) and, in particular, the location of needed storm drains.
From our initial visit, some storm drains do exist along Boyle St on the west side of
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the property.
Also during this site visit, we will discuss the current status of the site cleanup and restora-
tion with the onsite remediation contractor.
Subtask 1.3 — Prepare Design Report
Provide hydrogeologic analysis of the data and information generated during Subtasks 1.1
and 1.2, and prepare the Design Report (also known as a Preliminary Design Report or
PDR) with regard to subsurface geologic/hydrogeologic conditions at the property and to
the preliminary design of the drilling depth, casing, and gravel pack for the proposed well
This information is needed for the preparation of the eventual Technical Specifications for
proposed Well No. 21.
Important to this PDR will be the site logistical considerations for the location of the new
well, the noise mitigation measures that might need to be implemented (even though the
area is wholly industrial), the options for disposal of fluids generated during mechanical
development and well testing to the local storm drain system, and the status of the site
cleanup and restoration by others.
The preliminary design criteria that RCS will be providing will include, but will not neces-
sarily be limited to, the following`.
1. A discussion of geologic conditions and their potential impact(s) on drilling.
2. Anticipated yield (potential operational pumping rate) for the new well.
3. Anticipated groundwater quality for the new well.
4. Potential mutual drawdown interference between the new well and nearby active
wells owned by the City or others.
5. Sequence of drilling operations in regard to site remediation efforts being con-
ducted by others.
6. Water supply issues for "make-up" water required during drilling.
7. Dust suppression and noise mitigation methods (e.g. sound attenuation) to be
used.
8. Approximate recommended depth of the pilot hole for the well.
9. Preferred method of drilling.
10. Anticipated diameter(s) for the pilot hole and borehole ream(s).
11. Testing methods and sample analyses to be performed downhole in the pilot hole
(such as the very important isolated aquifer zone testing in the open borehole).
12. Type, diameter and wall thickness of well casing(s) recommended to be used.
13. Recommended type and material of perforated well casing and preliminary depth
settings;
14 Anticipated gradations and depth settings for the gravel (filter) pack
15. Anticipated footage lengths for the cement seal(s).
16. Mechanical and pumping development criteria.
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17. Testing to be performed downwell, following installation of the casing (e.g., align-
ment surveys, spinner surveys and depth -specific sampling).
18. Estimated range of costs for construction and testing of the new well (exclusive of
permanent pump, motor, wellhead; controls, etc.).
19. Disposal options for fluids generated during well development and testing and
possible treatment of the discharges.
Four Draft copies of the PDR will be provided to City Staff review. Following receipt of
Staff comments, we will incorporate City comments and prepare the Final PDR for the
project. Three copies of the Final PDR will be submitted to you, `along with an electronic
backup copy, in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF).
Task 2: Technical Specifications
Subtask 2.1 - Preparation of Technical Specifications
For this Subtask, RCS will prepare the Technical Specifications for the drilling and con-
struction of the new well. These Technical Specifications will encompass the following:
1. Drilling/construction methods/requirements for the new well
2. Noise mitigation and dust suppression methods.
3. Treatment and control of all water discharged to the local storm drain for Na-
tional Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit compliance.
4. Estimated pilot hole and casing depths.
5. Downhole geophysical and caliper surveying.
6. Plumbness and alignment testing requirements of well, via gyroscopic methods.
7. Downhole isolated aquifer zone testing construction, development and sampling
methods.
8. Casing types, casing diameters and casing depths.
9. The type and anticipated depths for the casing perforations.
10. The depth(s) of the anticipated deep cement annular sanitary seal(s) and/or aq-
uifer seals, and; the anticipated gravel pack gradation and depth placement.
11. Mechanical and pumping development criteria.
12. Water quality sampling (for isolated aquifer zone testing, for discharge to the lo-
cal storm drain and for the final wellblend water samples).
13. Production testing (step drawdown and constant rate pumping tests) criteria,
flowmeter (spinner) surveys and depth specific sampling.
The Technical Specifications will also provide detailed provisions for specific conditions of
the project and the property, such as:
o Site specific drilling data (location, well depth, target operational rate).
o A discussion of anticipated geologic conditions in the borehole.
o Contingency provisions for slow drilling penetration rates.
o Required permits and clearances.
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o Contractor qualifications and personnel.
o Construction hours of operation and project completion schedule.
o Traffic and dust control.
o Field offices and facilities.
o Liquidated damages.
o Health and safety requirements (usually Contractor specific).
o Pre -bid and pre -construction meetings.
o Protection and security of the site.
o Material (soil) and water handling/discharge requirements and procedures.
o Submittal and reporting requirements.
o Measurement and payment schedule.
The Technical Specifications will also include graphical illustrations and plans with regard
to the construction parameters of the well. City Staff shall be provided with four Draft cop-
ies of the Technical Specifications for review. Following this review and receipt of any
Staff comments, we will incorporate those comments and prepare four Final sets of the
Technical Specifications. In addition; an electronic backup copy (in Adobe PDF) will also
be provided to City Staff. The City will incorporate our Technical Specifications and Line
Item Bid Sheets into their "boiler plate" documents and then send out the entire specifica-
tions package for formal bidding.
Subtask 2.2 Estimate of Probable Construction Costs
Prepare a detailed cost estimate for the probable cost of the drilling, constructing, and
testing of the new well, exclusive of the permanent pump and aboveground appurte-
nances. This construction cost estimate should provide the City with a reasonable and re-
alistic expectation of drilling construction costs for the new well. Because ;of recent
"prevailing wage laws, drilling contractor costs have substantially increased. RCS is well
aware of current construction costs for the required work because of our numerous and
current well construction projects with drilling contractors in Southern California.
In particular, RCS is keenly aware of the extremely large and rapid increase in cost for
certain types of casing materials that might be used in thenewwell and RCS will discuss
this issue with the City during the preparation of the Technical Specifications. Thus, the
RCS cost estimate will be especially useful to the City in its budgetary considerations for
the construction of the new well.
Task 3: Well Installation Report (i.e., Summary of Well Construction Report)
Subtask 3.1 - Preparation of Report
Preparation of the Well Installation Report (also typically known to RCS as the Summary
of Well Construction Operations Report) is usually initiated during well construction opera-
tions and it is then finalized following completion of all Contractor activities and following
receipt o all final well blend water quality testing by the laboratory. This Subtask is pre-
sented at this point in the proposal in order to facilitate comparison of the listed RFP items
with our proposed Scope of Hydrogeologic Services. This construction operations report
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will serve to help document the drilling, construction, and testing activities for the new pro-
duction well. Also included will be information regarding the materials used during con-
struction of the well.
The report and its appendices will include the following items:
o Description of lithologic units and possible aquifers, including a complete lithologic
log as an Appendix:
o Copies of all geophysical logs, including caliper and spinner surveys
o Results of sieve analysis, including plots of grain size curves
o Table of well construction details
o As -built well design drawings (in paper and electronic form)
o A chronology of well construction and testing
o Isolated aquifer zone test data and resulting laboratory water quality results
o Field water quality results, water level and discharge rate during zone testing and
constant discharge test
o Well development logs
o Pumping test data for the step drawdown test and the constant rate test, and water
level recovery measurements
o Analysis of pumping test data with a description of the hydraulic characteristics of
the aquifers, including well performance and plots of drawdown relationships as a
function of flow rate and time
o Analytical reports showing water quality results for isolated aquifer zone testing
and the final well blend sample
o Plumbness and alignment data
o Other pertinent data relating to construction operations, well materials and testing,
such as cement and sand tickets, casing certifications, pumping development and
aquifer testing records, geophysical and gyroscopic alignment surveys, daily
drillers records, RCS field records and photographs (hard copies and digital
format), and final color video survey (in DVD format).
o Conclusions and recommendations regarding future well use, groundwater
monitoring at the well, and maintenance of the well.
Four copies of a Draft of the Summary of Well Construction Operations report (without
data Appendices), will be submitted to City Staff for review. Following that review, City
comments will be incorporated and the report shall be finalized. Four Final copies of the
report and all data Appendices, and an electronic copy (in Adobe PDF format), will then
be provided to the City.
Task 4: Bid Support and Contract Management Services
Subtask 4.1 - Pre -Bid Meeting and Bid Assistance
Prepare for and attend the important Pre -bid Meeting and provide pre -bid clarifications
and/or addenda, if necessary, for the project. This Pre -Bid Conference will be conducted
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at the site. Issues of site logistics such as access, available water supply, location of utili-
ties, and fluid disposal options will be discussed with the bidders, so that all bidders will be
afforded a reasonably equitable chance at bidding on the project. In addition, this confer-
ence will enable the bidders to become familiar with the requirements of the City and to
become aware of the City's needs and desires in completing the goals of the well project.
Following receipt of bids by the City, RCS shall review and evaluate contractor bids.
Subtask 4.2 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit
The City will need to apply for an NPDES permit with the Los Angeles Regional Water
Quality Control Board (RWQCB) for the discharge of all fluids generated during the devel-
opment and testing of the new well. We shall assist the City, if requested, in the prepara-
tion of this NPDES permit by providing estimates of the timing for and volumes (and rates)
of the fluids that might be generated during the drilling, construction, development and
testing of the new well.
Subtask 4.3 - Proiect Administrative & Management Services
The RCS Project Geologist will provide project management services for the new well to
help keep the City informed of events during each Subtask of well construction. These
project management services will include:
o Attend a Pre -Construction meeting with City Staff and the driller selected for the
project. This meeting will be for the purpose of discussing project schedules, pro-
ject requirements and City billing/contract issues.
o Review and approve Contractor submittals, such as shop drawings and material
documentation, prior to commencement of construction activities and at specific
junctures during the project.
o Provide weekly status/update reports to City staff during the construction of the
well. In addition, the RCS Project Geologist will keep the City informed, via e-mail,
of events during construction.
o Photo -document key construction activities at the well site.
o Conduct two project meetings with City Staff, if requested, during the project.
o Evaluate possible change order requests and provide recommendations to the City
to approve/disapprove these requests, if applicable.
o Review of progress billings submitted by the Contractor in order to check that the
drilling contractor has provided the City with an accurate accounting and billing for
time and materials used in conducting work associated with the drilling, installation,
and testing of the new well.
o Provide a final "punch list" at the end of construction activities to identify construc-
tion deficiencies, if any, and to help resolve these deficiencies between the Con-
tractor and the City.
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Task 5 Construction Management and Inspection Services
Subtask 5.1— Conductor Casing and Rig Mobilization
Provide initial field coordination during mobilization of the drilling contractor and perform
one site visit during the installation of the conductor casing. Also maintain telephone con-
tact with the Contractor during mobilization of the drill rig and commencement of drilling of
the pilot hole.
Subtask 5.2 Pilot Hole Drilling and Geologic Logging
Based on a preliminary review of data for wells in the area and on local experience with
construction of other wells in the region (most notably, for Well No. 12 of the Walnut Park
Mutual Water Company, the nearest other municipal -supply well to the drill site), it is likely
that the pilot hole for the new well could be drilled to a maximum depth of 1300 ft below
ground surface (bgs). With an average anticipated drilling rate will of 8 feet per hour, the
contractor might require approximately 165 hours (about 7 days; not counting break-
downs or other delays) to attain this drill depth. For drilling of the pilot hole, we propose
that the RCS geologist be present on a part-time basis to log the cuttings (formation sam-
ples) collected by the driller.
When onsite during pilot hole drilling, RCS geologists will also review fluid characteristics
of viscosity, weight, and sand content to help check contractor conformance with the
specifications. In addition to the geologic logging, drilling penetration rates will be obtained
from the driller and plotted on our geologic log, providing additional subsurface informa-
tion for hydrogeologic interpretation. Samples of representative formation materials will be
obtained during drilling to provide grain size distribution curves of these materials. Grain
size testing is needed to select the final slot size for the casing perforations and the gra-
dation of the final gravel pack. Grain size distribution tests will be performed on selected
representative formation samples.
Subtask 5.2 is necessary to help provide a detailed geologic log of drill cuttings at the drill
site so that drilling conditions can be documented. This necessitates the use of experi-
enced geologists to examine and record (log) the drill cuttings and to interpret the subsur-
face geologic conditions as they are encountered. Documentation of the subsurface
geologic conditions provides actual physical data needed to help support our subsequent
analysis of the downhole geophysical surveys of the pilot hole.
Subtask 5.3 - Downhole Geophvsical Survey Log (Electric Loa) Analysis
RCS geologists will observe and analyze the downhole geophysical surveys (i.e., electric
logs) of the pilot hole at the site and provide a review of the resulting geophysical survey
logs. Review and compare data from the geophysical logs and the geologic log and pro-
vide a casing completion recommendation to the City and the driller for the final ream di-
ameter and casing depth as soon as possible. Because isolated aquifer zone testing is
likely to be performed in the open pilot hole, specific aquifer zones will be promptl chosen
for such testing based on the geophysical logs.
Geophysical logging is conducted to accurately determine the depth(s) to and thickness of
possible water -bearing formations (aquifers), based on their electronic signatures. Geo-
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logic logging is often used as physical evidence to support any interpretations made on
the depth and geologic nature of subsurface materials penetrated. These data are needed
to successfully locate and target specific water -bearing zones for isolated aquifer zone
testing and to eventually help select the final depths for installation of perforated casing.
The new electric log will also be correlated to our existing correlation network of electric
logs for other wells in the region (i.e., other City wells, Walnut Park Mutual Well No. 12,
several WRD groundwater monitoring wells, South Gate Well No. 28, etc).
Subtask 5.4 — Isolated Aquifer Zone Testing
RCS geologists will observe downhole isolated aquifer zone testing of groundwater in se-
lected aquifers in the pilot hole at the new well site. We will select specific zones on the
basis of our review and analysis of drill cuttings and the electric log. Based on preliminary
information on water quality conditions in the region, it is understood that arsenic (As), se-
lected volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and even PCBs and perchlorate could be con-
stituents of concern (COC). We recommend at this time, that a maximum of seven (7)
zones will be selected for the isolated aquifer zone testing in the open pilot borehole.
RCS geologists will be present during the latter stages of development of each zone to
collect samples for testing. During the latter stages of development, our geologists will
observe/monitor the temperature, pH, and electrical conductivity of each zone in order to
determine if formation water is being produced; non -pumping, water levels and visual es-
timates of the amount of water being airlifted from each tested zone will be made also.
Because of the possible occurrence of volatile organic compounds (and other inorganics,
like arsenic) in the groundwater, water samples from each tested zone will also be col-
lected for laboratory testing via the use of a submersible pump.
Subtask 5.5 — Final Well Design and Monitoring of Borehole Ream(s)
Communicate in -progress findings to the City and prepare the Final well construction de-
sign for the new well based on the in -situ conditions and data generated from drilling and
testing the pilot borehole. RCS will prepare and submit to the City and the driller a Memo-
randum which provides the Final recommendations for: the depths and diameters of the
borehole ream(s); casing lengths and diameters; well screen placement; perforation sizes
(slot sizes); gravel pack type and gradation; and depth of cement around the blank casing.
Provide limited part-time monitoring of contractor operations during the final reaming of
the borehole.
Subtask 5.6 — Casing, Gravel Pack and Cement Seal Installation
RCS geologists will also be present to monitor, on a full-time basis, the installation of the
recommended blank and perforated well casing, gravel pack, and cement seal for the new
well. Monitoring will be conducted to help permit conformance with the appropriate meth-
ods and materials in the specifications and/or recommendations based on accurately de-
fined down -hole conditions. RCS geologists will observe and record the lengths of all
blank and perforated casing installed measure the slot width of the casing perforations to
help verify the proper width is being installed, and observe and record the type and
amount of gravel pack and cement emplaced downhole in comparison to the required vol-
umes calculated from caliper log and casing diameter(s). During field construction moni-
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toring, RCS field geologists will also be reviewing the Technical Specifications for contrac-
tor compliance.
Subtask 5.7 Chemical and Mechanical Development of Well
Provide a RCS geologist on a part-time basis to monitor development of the new well by
chemical and/or mechanical methods. Monitoring contractor development operations and
checking for conformance with construction specifications is vital because thorough
chemical and/or mechanical development of the new well is one of the most crucial activi-
ties during well construction. Also during this Subtask, RCS geologists will monitor
NPDES discharges to check Contractor compliance with the discharge requirements dur-
ing testing.
Subtask 5.8 — Pumping Development of Well
A RCS geologist will be present on a part-time basis to monitor well development by
pumping methods on the new well. The geologist will also be present during start-up of
pumping development and at other appropriate time intervals to spot-check pumping de-
velopment. Contractor compliance with NPDES discharge requirements will also be
checked.
Subtask 5.9 — Step Drawdown Testing
Provide a geologist to monitor step drawdown testing of the completed well at the site on
a full-time basis. It is anticipated that as many as four pumping rates will be recom-
mended for this ±12-hour test. During testing, water levels in the new well will be re-
corded automatically with the use of an RCS pressure transducer, which will also be used
to monitor and record water levels in the subsequent constant rate pumping test.
Subtask 5.10 - Constant Rate Pumping (Aquifer) Testing
Provide a RCS geologist, on an appropriate, part-time basis, to monitor water level draw -
down and recovery after the final constant rate pumping test (aquifer test) of the new well.
Critical times will be those during the first few hours of drawdown and recovery measure-
ments. The contractor's pump crew will also be used to conduct occasional water level
measurements (using an electric tape sounder) to maintain the monitoring schedule rec-
ommended by our office. It is anticipated, at this time, that the constant rate discharge test
will be 24 to 48;hours in duration.
Field values of pH, temperature, and electrical conductivity of the well discharge, at the
new well, will be obtained by the geologist during the test. Water samples of the final well -
blend from the new well will be collected for quality testing and delivered to a City -
approved laboratory.
At the end of aquifer testing, the Contractor will be required in the Technical Specifications
to perform a flow meter (spinner log) survey of the well to help identify the present flow
regime of the various perforated zones in the new well. The Technical Specifications will
provide for appropriately -sized camera ports/sounding tubes to permit this survey.
The accurate collection of reliable aquifer test data is important to provide an assessment
of aquifer transmissivity and of the production capabilities of the new well. Further, these
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data are used in conjunction with water quality data to establish the final wellblend water
quality in the new well. Field monitoring of water levels in the new well during aquifer test-
ing is vital to help determine the final operational pumping parameters for the new well
RCS will use an in-house pressure transducer to automatically monitor and record pump-
ing water levels in the well throughout all pumping tests.
Subtask 5.11 Casing Alignment Testing Video Survey, and Well Disinfection
Observe casing alignment testing and review data obtained from the prescribed insertion
of a casing dummy or cage and monitor deflection readings for the alignment/plumbness
testing of the well. The RCS geologist will observe the video survey while it is being con-
ducted. It is important to check that the video survey log is of sufficient quality to reliably
document as -built well conditions. The Contractor, via the Specifications, will be required
to thoroughly disinfect the entire well after the final pumping tests have been conducted.
Subtask 5.12 Prepare Memorandum on Pumping Test Results
Based on the step drawdown and constant rate pumping tests, RCS shall provide a
Memorandum detailing static and pumping water levels, and the specific capacity for the
new well. In addition, the Memorandum will provide our recommendations for the pump-
ing rate and depth setting for the permanent pump; these parameters will include factors
for anticipated declines in specific capacity overtime, and anticipated seasonal variations
in water levels. Based on the testing data, we will recommend a pump depth setting and
pumping rate so that the Engineer can immediately begin the Final design of the perma-
nent pump for the new City well.
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RICHARD C. SLADE & ASSOCIATES LLC
CONSULTING GROUNDWATER GEOLOGISTS
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December 12, 2007
Mr. Samuel Kevin Wilson, P.E.
Director of Community Services Water
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California 90058
Re: Fee Proposal for Hydrogeologic Services Our Job No. 364-LAS01
Water Well Drilling Project
City of Vernon
Dear Mr. Wilson:
Richard C. Slade & Associates LLC, Consulting Groundwater Geologists (RCS), is pleased to
present this Fee Proposal for hydrogeologic services. Per your request, our Technical Proposal
is submitted under separate cover.
This Fee Proposal provides the details for our estimated project costs and our man-hour
breakdown for conducting the required office and field tasks for this entire water well drilling
project.
As President and Principal Groundwater Geologist for RCS, the undersigned considers this Fee
Proposal to be firm through December 31, 2008. A
ResVectfu ly submi d,
RIC�-IAR C. E &
har C. Sla ed`P� at and
Principal Groundwater Geologist
12750 VENTURA BLVD., SUITE 202, STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA 91604
PHONE: (818) 506-0418 - FAX: (818) 506-1343 - NAPA VALLEY PHONE: (707) 963-3914
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RICHARD C. SLADE & ASSOCIATES LLC
CONSULTING GROUNDWATER GEOLOGISTS
FEE PROPOSAL
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY WATER WELL NO. 21
CITY OF VERNON
CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY
This Fee Proposal is submitted in conjunction with our Recommended Scope of Hydrogeologic
Services regarding the Preliminary Design Report, the preparation of Technical Specifications
and bid assistance, the field observation of drilling, construction, development, and testing
activities and the preparation of the Construction Operations report for proposed City of Vernon
(City) Well No. 21. Our Recommended Scope of Hydrogeologic Services has been presented
under separate cover per the request in the RFP.
COST ESTIMATE FOR HYDROGEOLOGIC SERVICES
For the proposed project, our estimate for the cost of our professional hydrogeologic services
for the preliminary design, preparing specifications, field and office work during the drilling,
construction, and testing, and the preparing of the construction operations report for proposed
Well No. 21 is as follows:
Task 1 Design Report $9,800.00
Task 2 Technical Specifications $7,100.00
Task 3 Well Installation Report $8,900.00
Task 4 Bid Support and Contract Management Services $6,100.00
Task 5 Construction Management and "Inspection" Services $56,700.00
Total Estimate $88,600.00
Our services will be billed on a time -and materials basis with the total estimated cost
representing a not -to -exceed limit within the limits of our assumptions presented below. RCS is
willing to negotiate the costs for our hydrogeologic services with the City on this well
construction project.
Our cost estimates for Task 5 in our Recommended Scope of Services is virtually entirely
dependent on third -part operations for the drilling method, the drilling rate for the pilot hole, and
the time required for casing installation and well development.
1213U VEM URA BLVD., SUITE 202, STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA 91604
PHONE: (818) 506-0418 - FAX: (818) 506-1343; NAPA VALLEY - PHONE: (707) 963-3914
Fee Proposal
Design and Construction Of
Municipal Supply Water Well No. 21
City Of Vernon
Confidential & Proprietary
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Well Construction Contingencies
The cost estimate is based on the following key assumptions for third -party operations:
1. Pilot hole drilling is estimated to be a depth of approximately 1300 feet.
RCS
2. The overall drill rate is expected to average eight (8) feet per hour for drilling the pilot
hole. We propose to geologically log the cuttings on a part-time basis and anticipate
a total of 70 field hours to perform this Subtask.
3. A maximum of seven (7) isolated aquifer isolation zone tests may be conducted in
the pilot hole. Our geologists will be present to collect samples from each zone, as
required, near the end of each zone test.
4. Casing, screen, gravel pack, and cement installation is estimated to require
approximately 80 hours of field geological time.
5. Well development is estimated to require 160 contractor hours of combined
mechanical and chemical development (including all concurrent NPDES monitoring)
and 40 additional hours by the contractor for pumping development, exclusive of
step drawdown and aquifer testing. The onsite geologist will be present on a part-
time basis during these development processes to monitor mechanical and pumping
development. This is especially necessary in order to help monitor contractor
compliance with NPDES permit requirements.
6. The drilling contractor chosen by the City for this well project will, based on our
Technical Specifications, pay for all laboratory testing of water samples collected by
our geologists, as follows: for NPDES permit compliance; from down -hole isolated
aquifer zone testing and; for the final wellblend after construction of the well has
been completed.
Payment will be based on the RCS hours worked and the hourly rates as described below and
in accordance with the attached Summary of Manhours. Because the exact number of hours
required to complete the different Subtasks of well construction) Task 5 is outside the control of
RCS), we recommend that all construction monitoring be performed on a time and expenses
basis, and that if the time required to complete Task 5 is expected to exceed our estimates
once construction is underway (as, for example due to unusually slow drilling, numerous
contractor breakdowns, or difficulties in meeting discharge quality requirements), RCS will notify
your office, when the budget is 90% expended.
The above estimated cost is on a Not -To -Exceed basis. However, because the exact number of
hours required to complete the different tasks of well construction (Task 5) is outside the control
of this Consultant, we recommend that all construction monitoring be performed on a time and
expenses basis, and that if the time required to complete Task 5 is expected to exceed our
estimates once construction is underway (as, for example due to unusually slow drilling, numer-
ous contractor breakdowns, or difficulties in meeting discharge quality requirements), we will
notify your office by the time 90% of the overall budget has been expended.
Fee Proposal
Design and Construction Of
Municipal Supply Water Well No. 21
City Of Vernon
Confidential & Proprietary
Limits of Liabilitv
RCS
The City of Vernon, its successors, heirs and assigns, agree to limit the liability of Richard C.
Slade and Associates LLC and all third parties arising from RCS negligence, professional acts,
errors or omissions, such that the total aggregate liability of RCS to all those names should not
exceed the total costs for RCS services rendered on this project.
RCS COST ESTIMATE DETAIL
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF CITY OF VERNON
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY WATER WELL NO.21
DECEMBER 2007
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Subtask 2.2 Estimate of Probable Construction Costs
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Not Applicable
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$770
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$850
Subtask 4.2 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit
Not Applicable
0
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0
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$60
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$1,600
Subtask 4.3 Project Administrative & Management Services
Not Applicable
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$1,648
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Subtask 5.2 Pilot Hole Drilling and Geologic Logging
Part Time
2
$430
10
$1.540
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$612
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$6,300
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$500
$0.382
Subtask 5.3 Downhole, Geophysical Survey Log Analysis
Not Applicable
3
- $645
6
$924
0
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4
$360
0
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$1,929
Subtask 6.4 Isolated Aquifer Zone Testing (7 Zones)
Part Time
1
$215
10
$1,540
20
$2,040
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$7.560
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$500
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Subtask 5.5 Final Well Design and Monitoring of Borehole Ream(s)
Not Applicable
4
$860
8
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$3.060
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4
$240
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$5,392
Subtask 5.6 Casing, Gravel Pack and Cement Seal Installation
Full Time
2
$430
6
$924
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$816
80
$7,200
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$900
$10,270
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Part Time
1
$215
3
$462
6
$612
16
$1,440
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$0
- $100
$ 629
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Part Time
- 1
$215
3
$462
8
$816
18
$1,440
0
$0
$100
$3 033
Subtask 5.9 Step-Drawdown Testing
Part Time
1
$215
2 1
$308
4
1 $408
8
$720
0
$0
$400
$2,051
Subtask 5.10 Constant -Rate Pumping (Aquifer) Test
Part Time
0
$0
3
$462
4
$408
16
$1.440
0
$0
$100
$2.410
Subtask 5.11 Casing Alignment Testing, Video Survey and Well Disinfection
Not Applicable
0
$0
1
$154
0
$0
10
$900
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$99
$1 153
Subtask 5.12 Prepare Memorandum on Pumping Test Results
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Fee Proposal
Design and Construction Of
Municipal Supply Water Well No. 21
City Of Vernon
Confidential & Proprietary
SCHEDULE OF CHARGES AND CONDITIONS
PROFESSIONAL HOURLY RATES
Principal Groundwater Geologist
Senior Groundwater Geologist
Staff Groundwater Geologist
Geologic Logging/Field Work, Water Wells
Clerical, Graphics and GIS Work
Depositions and Court Testimony (4-hour minimum per day)
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Pressure Transducers
(for water level monitoring during aquifer testing)
Field Water Quality Probe (T, pH, EC)
Electric Tape Water Level Probe
Subsurface Exploration, Water Quality Laboratory
Job Supplies, Reproduction, etc.
Automobile Mileage
CONDITIONS
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$215.00 per hour
$154.00 per hour
$102.00 per hour
$90.00 per hour
$60.00 per hour
$350.00 per hour
$100.00 per day
(Weekly Rates Available)
$50.00 per day
$25.00 per day
Cost + 15%
Cost + 15%
$0.45 per mile
Findings, conclusions, and recommendations will be prepared, within the limits prepared by the
client, in accordance with generally accepted professional hydrogeologic practice. No other
warranty, either express or implied, is made by any verbal or written reports or services
furnished for this project.
Invoices will be issued, at our option, on a monthly basis or when the work is completed. A
service charge of 1-1 /2% per month will be payable on any amount not paid within 30 days.
Any attorney fees or other costs incurred in collecting delinquent charges shall be paid by the
client.
Client will furnish rights -of -way to land required for field visits and field operations such as
sampling or testing of water wells.
November 2007
EXHIBIT B
Exhibit "B"
CITY OF VERNON
COMMUNITY SERVICES & WATER DEPARTMENT
AGREEMENT CHANGE ORDER NO. SUPPLEMENT NO. SHEET OF SHEETS
PROJECT:
TO:
REQUESTED BY:
P.O. NO.
CONSULTANT
You are hereby directed to make the herein described changes from the original scope of work of this agreement. Except as
specifically modified herein, all terms and conditions of the original agreement remain in full force and effect, and apply to the
additional work as if said work was originally included in the agreement.
Agreement Amount (Base Bid)
............ ... ..... ...
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$
Amount of This Change Order
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$
Amount of Previous Change Orders
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$
Total Change Orders
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$
Modified Agreement Amount
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$
By reason of this change order the time of
completion will be adjusted as follows:
Approved: Date:
Director of Community Services & Water
We, the undersigned Consultant, have given careful consideration to the change proposed and hereby agree, if this proposal is approved,
that we will provide all
labor, equipment and materials, including overhead, except as may otherwise be noted above, and perform all services necessary for the
work above specified, and
will accept as full payment therefore the prices shown above.
Accepted Date: Consultant:
By: Title:
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