HomeMy WebLinkAbout17 WELL #4 REHAB 04-17-06APRIL 17, 2006
TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTIWATER DIVISION
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION MONITORING FIELD
SERVICES WITH RICHARD C. SLADE & ASSOCIATES LLC FOR MAIN
STREET FACILITIES, WELL NO.4 REHABILITATION
SUMMARY
Approval of the subject construction management services contract with Richard C. Slade &
Associates LLC to assist City staff in completing this critical Water Well Rehabilitation Project.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council direct the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the contract
documents on behalf of the City with Richard C. Slade & Associates LLC subject to City Attorney
approval as to form.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds totaling $27,960 for construction management services for the Water Capital Improvement
Program Management (CIP No. 6134) are currently appropriated in the City's FY 2005-06 Public
Works DepartmentNVater Division Capital Improvement Projects budget.
BACKGROUND
The City of Tustin awarded the contract for the rehabilitation of the Main Street Well NO.4 Project
(CIP No. 6157) to General Pump Company, Inc., on February 21, 2006. The contract will begin upon
issuance of the Notice to Proceed and is expected to be completed by June 30, 2006. Due to
shortages in the City's inspection staff, it was necessary to seek outside professional construction
management services for the Project via an RFP process. Proposals were sent to seven firms
experienced in providing such specialized services. Three firms responded with formal proposals.
Based upon evaluation of each firm's proposal Richard C. Slade & Associates LLC was selected
because of their thorough understanding of the work scope, familiarity with Tustin's water resources,
and extensive experience in managing rehabilitation projects. It is, therefore, recommended that the
City Council approve the Consulting Services Agreement with Richard C. Slade & Associates LLC
for the Main Street Well No. 4 Rehabilitation Project subject to approval as to form by the City
Attorney.
Tim D. Serlet
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Frederick J. Adjarian
Water Services Manager
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Attachments: Cost Proposal for Construction Monitoring Field Services
Construction Management Services Contract
Project Location Map
CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES is made and entered into
this _day of 2006, by and between the CITY OF TUSTIN, a municipal
corporation, hereinafter referred to as "City", Richard C. Slade & Associates LLC, a
California Corporation, hereinafter referred to as "Consultant".
RECITALS
WHEREAS, City requires the services of a Consultant to furnish the necessary
hydrogeologic and rehabilitation construction management services for the Main Street
Well NO.4 Rehabilitation Project (CIP No. 6157) hereinafter referred to as "Project"; and
WHEREAS, Consultant submitted to the City a proposal dated December 21,
2005, a copy of which is attached hereto marked as Exhibit "A" and is by this reference
incorporated into this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, Consultant is qualified to provide the necessary services for the
Project and desires to provide said services to City; and
WHEREAS, City desires to retain the services of Consultant for said Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, for the consideration and upon the terms and conditions
hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
Section 1: Scope of Consultant's Services
Consultant shall perform all work necessary to complete in a manner satisfactory
to City, the services set forth in Exhibit "A" in accordance with the terms and conditions of
this Agreement.
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Section 2: Order of Precedence
In the event of a conflict between or among any of the documents comprising this
Agreement, the following order of precedence shall govern the provision in question:
1. This Agreement
2. Consultant's Proposal (Exhibit "A")
Section 3: Time for Completion
The time for completion of the work to be performed by Consultant is an essential
condition of this Agreement. Consultant shall prosecute regularly and diligently the work
of this Agreement according to reasonable schedules established by the City for various
items described and as outlined within Consultant's proposal. Consultant shall not be
accountable for delays in the progress of its work caused by any condition beyond its
control and without the fault or negligence of Consultant.
Section 4: Compensation
A. The compensation to be paid under this Agreement shall be as set forth in Exhibit
"A", which shall not exceed a total cost of $27.960.00.
B. Consultant shall submit detailed invoices, based upon the actual work performed
accompanied by backup documentation as requested by the City.
C. Progress payments for work completed shall be paid by City as the work
progresses, within thirty (30) days of the date of Consultant's invoice.
D. Consultant shall provide City with a monthly itemization of all work performed, and
the fees accrued thereon, in complete and sufficient detail to fully apprise City
thereof.
Section 5: Independent Contractor
Consultant's relationship to City in the performance of this Agreement is that of an
independent contractor. Consultant's personnel performing services under this
Agreement shall at all times be under Consultant's exclusive direction and control and
shall be employees of Consultant and not employees of City. Consultant shall pay all
wages, salaries and other amounts due its employees in connection with this Agreement
and shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting them, such as social
security, income tax withholding, unemployment compensation, workers' compensation
and similar matters.
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Section 6: Indemnification
Consultant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold City, its officers, agents,
employees, successors and assigns harmless from any loss, damage, injury, sickness,
death, or other claim made by any person and from all costs, expenses and charges
including attorney's fees caused by or arising out of Consultant's, its officers', agents',
subcontractors', or employees' negligent acts, negligent errors, or negligent omissions or
willful misconduct, or conduct for which the law imposes strict liability on Consultant in the
performance or failure to perform this Agreement.
Section 7: Insurance
A. Consultant shall maintain in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement
policies of commercial general liability and automobile liability insurance (each of
which shall include property damage and bodily injury) and each with limits of at
least $1 ,000,000 combined single limit coverage per occurrence.
B. Consultant shall maintain in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement
a policy of professional liability insurance coverage with limits of at least
$1,000,000 combined single limit coverage per claim or per occurrence. If
Consultant provides claims made professional liability insurance, Consultant shall
also agree in writing either (1) to purchase tail insurance in the amount required by
this Agreement or to cover claims made within five (5) years of the completion of
Consultant's service under this Agreement, or (2) to maintain professional liability
insurance coverage with the same carrier, or with an equivalent carrier in the
amount required by this Agreement for at least five (5) years after completion of
Consultant's services under this Agreement. Consultant shall also provide
evidence to the City of the purchase of the required tail insurance or continuation
of the professional liability policy by executing the attached Letter Agreement on
Consultant's letterhead.
C. Consultant shall carry and pay for such workers' compensation insurance as is
required to fully protect Consultant and its employees under California Worker's
Compensation Insurance Law. The insurance company shall agree to waive all
rights of subrogation against the City for losses paid under the policy, which losses
arose from the work performed by the named insured.
D. Other applicable insurance requirements are: (1) Name the City, its officials and
employees as an additional insured on the commercial general liability and
automobile liability insurance policies. (2) The insurance shall be issued by a
company authorized by the Insurance Department of the State of California and
rated A, VII (seven) or better (if an admitted carrier) or A-, X (ten) or better (if
offered by a surplus line broker), by the latest edition of Best's Key Rating Guide,
except that the City will accept workers' compensation insurance rated B-, VII
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(seven) or better, or from the State Compensation Fund. (3) The Insurance shall
not be cancelled, except after thirty (30) days written prior notice to the City; and
(4) The commercial general liability and automobile liability insurance shall each
be primary as respects the City, and any other insurance maintained by the City
shall be in excess of this insurance and not contribute to it.
E. Upon execution of this Agreement, Consultant shall provide to City certificates of
insurance and insurer endorsements evidencing the required insurance. Insurer
endorsements (or a copy of the policy binder if applicable) shall be provided as
evidence of meeting the requirements of Subsections (1) (3) and (4) of Section 7D
above and the waiver of subrogation requirement in Section 7C above. If self-
insured for worker's compensation, Consultant shall submit to City a copy of its
certification of self-insurance issued by the Department of Industrial Relations.
Section 8: Termination of Aareement
A. City and Consultant shall each have the right to terminate any or all of the services
covered by this Agreement at any time for any reason by giving ten (10) business
day written advance notice to the other party.
B. Upon termination of this Agreement, Consultant shall be paid for services
rendered by the effective date of the termination.
C. Upon termination of this Agreement or completion of the Project, all documents
relating to the Project shall become the sole property of City. Should City terminate
this Agreement pursuant to subparagraph A. of this Section, Consultant shall,
within ten (10) business days of receipt of notice of termination, provide City with
all documents within Consultant's possession relating to this Agreement and the
Project, including but not limited to all completed documents and all drafts of
uncompleted documents.
Section 9: Notices
Any notice allowed or required to be given shall be effective upon personal
delivery thereof, or upon depositing thereof in the United States Postal Service, certified
mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
To City:
City of Tustin
Attn.: Tim D. Serlet, Director of Public Works/City Engineer
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, CA 92780
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To Consultant:
Richard C. Slade & Associates LLC
AUn: Richard C. Slade
6442 Coldwater Canyon Ave., Suite 214
North Hollywood, CA 91606
Section 10: Miscellaneous Provisions
A. Consultant shall proceed immediately and diligently to perform the services
provided for in this Agreement upon receipt of notice from City to proceed
therewith.
B. No part of this Agreement may be assigned by Consultant without the prior written
approval of City.
C. This Agreement shall extend to and be binding upon and inure to the benefit of
heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the respective parties
hereto.
D. Consultant shall perform all services required under this Agreement using that
degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised under similar conditions in similar
localities, and shall be responsible for all errors and omissions for services
performed by Consultant under the terms of this Agreement.
E. Consultant certifies that there shall be no discrimination against any employee
who is employed in the work covered by this Agreement, or against any
application for such employment, because of race, religion, color, sex, or national
origin including but not limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion
or transfer, recruitment, or recruitment advertising, lay-off or termination, rate of
payor other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including
apprenticeship.
F. This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with California Law. The
parties agree that the Orange County Superior Court is the exclusive venue for
any lawsuits by either party regarding this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement was executed by the parties on the day
and year first above written.
"CITY"
CITY OF TUSTIN
By
Doug Davert
Title Mavor
ATTEST:
Pamela Stoker, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Douglas C. Holland, City Attorney
Title President
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RICHARD C. SLADE & ASSOCIATES LLC
CONSULTING GROUNDWATER GEOLOGISTS
December 21,2005
Exhibit "A"
Mr. Andy Tran
Associate Engineer
Public Works/Engineering
City of Tustin
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, California 92780-3150
Job No. 109-0GE01
Re: Proposal for Hydrogeologic Services
Construction Monitoring Field Services
Main Street Well No.4 Rehabilitation Project
Dear Mr. Tran:
Responding to your request, Richard C. Siade and Associates LLC submits this proposal ior
providing hydrogeologic services in regard to providing field and office tasks during the
forthcoming rehabilitation of the City's Main Street Well No.4. This water-supply well is located
near the northeast corner of Main Street and Prospect Avenue.
Completed in March 1999, the well initially pumped 2000 gallons per minute (gpm) and had a
specific capacity of 15 gallons per minute per foot of drawdown (gpm/ft ddn). In August 2002,
the well reportedly pumped at 1500 gpm, with a speCific capacity of 8 gpmlft ddn; increased
turbidity in the discharge was also noted. A downwell video survey conducted in June 2002 was
reviewed at that time by RCS whiie under contract with Mr. Brian Ragland, formerly of the City.
Based on review of this critical video survey, RCS noted heavy white encrustation on the casing
walls, floating debris, and white wisPY film, all or most of which may be a biofilm buildup.
RCS continued to work on the rehabilitation project at that time, having acquired considerable
data from this well and others owned by the City. RCS completed roughly 80 to 90% of the
rehabilitation specifications when the City halted all further work on the entire project, and, we
understand, the well was placed back into operational service.
We further understand the City retained a consultant from the Ventura area in 2005 to evaluate
the well and to prepare technical specifications and had sheets for rehabilitation. RCS does not
know whether the other consultant was aware of our prior work on the well rehabilitation issue.
Lastly, we understand an additional video survey was performed in 2005. Between the dates of
the two video surveys. water levels in the well had declined by approximately 30 ft, although this
IS not considered to be related to the decreases in pumping rate and specific capacity. At this
time, the well reportedly is pumping at about 800 gpm. We also understand that City Council, in
November 2005, approved the technical specifications prepared by the other consultant for the
well rehabilitation project.
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PROJECT APPROACH AND RECOMMENDED SCOPE OF SERVICES
Our recommended work is divided into three separate phases, each with its own tasks, as
described below.
Phase 1 - Initial Services (RFP Tasks 2.1 and 2.2)
Phase 2 - Field Observation of Rehabilitation Work (RFP Tasks 2.3, 2.4, & 2.5)
Phase 3 - Preparation of Letter-Report
(Optional Task, not specifically requested by RFP)
Phase 1 - Initial Services (RFP Tasks 2.1, 2.2)
The following outlines our approach to the rehabilitation of Main Street Well NO.4 and a detailed
scope of services. Because the specifications and the line item estimate of the probable cost of
rehabilitation were originally prepared in 2002, we are recommending herein the following initial
tasks for the project
Task 1.1 - Kick-off Meetino with Citv and Field Visit (RFP Task 2.1)
Attend an initial kick-off meeting with City staff to obtain, review and discuss key pumping, water
level and water quality data obtained from Well NO.4 since 2002. We will also briefly visit the
well site to note current logistics for the work. This work is to be done to determine whether or
not any of the line item rehabilitation work items in the specifications need to be modified.
Task 1.2 - Develop Construction Procedures Manual (RFP Task 2.1)
We will assist the City in developing a Construction (Rehabilitation) Procedures Manual that will
identify key individuals on the project, outline protocol for all project communications and
documentation, preparing and maintaining a list of project contacts, and general procedures for
discharge of well re-development and testing fluids. The focus on discharge of these fluids will
be the methods and procedures for treatment of water to achieve compliance with the City's
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.
It should be noted that each well rehabilitation contractor have their own company procedures
for implementation of safety procedures and monitoring of those procedures. Thus, our input
with regard to this will be limited to generally outlining common procedures used by qualified
well rehabilitation contractors.
Task 1.3 - Review Existino Specifications and Cost Estimate (RFP Task 2.1)
We are providing this task to account for the possible need to slightly update and modify the
existing specifications and line item bid sheets. In particular, we will review the specifications
for bid items such as:
o lntenm and post rehabilitation surveys to document the downhole work following
chemical/mechanical re-development and final production testing of the well.
o Collection of downhole water and scale/biofilm samples for laboratory anaiysis of
general mineral parameters and speciation of the type of bacteria present.
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o Wire brushing and bailing of the well.
o Possible use of air-jetting methods to loosen and dislodge scale, such as
AirBursting™ and Bore Blasting TM , and/or the use of more aggressive methods of
dislodging scale/biofilm, such as the Sonar-Jetting™ method, if applicable.
o Use of appropriate chemicals for the dissolution of scale and/or bioflim.
o Mechanical development (swabbing and airlifting) methods.
o Pumping development methods.
o Production testing to determine new pumping capacity of well.
o Protocol and equipment for treatment, sampling and analysis of well development
fluids.
o Final well head closure.
This will include preparing an opinion of probable well rehabilitation costs based on recent costs
for similar, local well rehabilitation projects that RCS is currently involved with.
Task 1.4 - Pre-Bid Meetino and Bid Assistance (RFP Task 2.2)
Assist the City in the bidding process by providing a list of potential rehabilitation Contractors.
Following distribution of the bid package, we will also attend a pre-bid meeting and assist the
City in responding to inquiries posed by bidders, preparing and distributing bid addenda and
clarifications, be available to the City during opening of the bids, and analyzing the submitted
bids. As part of the evaluation of the bids, we will provide a summary and comparison of the
bids received from the Contractors on a line item basis.
Phase 2 - Field Observation of Well Rehabilitation Operations (RFP Tasks 2.3, 2.4, & 2.5)
Task 2.1 - Pre-Rehabilitation Meetinq (RFP Task 2.3)
Coordinate with City Staff on the preparation of a meeting agenda, conduct a pre-rehabilitation
meeting, jointly with the City, for the proposed work on the well, and prepare the meeting
minutes for eventual distribution to all participants. This meeting is necessary to clarify bid
items and rehabilitation options presented in the Technical Specifications, to establish work
schedules for personnel, to discuss the equipment to perform the work, to designate contact
personnel, and to have the Contractor present any required documents (such as contracts,
insurance, etc.) to the City.
Task 2.2 - Field Observation of Chemical/Mechanical Redevelopment (RFP Task 2.4)
Provide field personnel to help monitor well rehabilitation operations on a part-time basis. Such
Contractor operations may include observation of pump removal, sampling of water and
scale/bioflim from the pump column and submittal to a laboratory (if specified), cleaning of the
well casing by wire brushing and baiiing, air jetting methods (if performed), chemical treatment
of the perforations and gravel pack with chemicals to remove scale and/or biofilm, and air-lifting
and swabbing of the well perforations.
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Task 2.3 - Field Observation of Pumoina Redevelooment/Production Testina (RFP Task 2.4)
Following mechanical/chemical redevelopment, pumping redevelopment will need to be
performed to help further remove bacterial growths from the gravel pack and adjacent formation
sediments. Following this, production testing shall be performed in order to determine the new
pumping rates and specific capacities in the well. During this production testing, our field
personnel will install downwell pressure transducers in order to measure and record, on a
continuous basis, changes in water levels during testing. Data obtained by these pressure
transducers will be utilized to determine the new production rates, specific capacities and pump
depth settings in the well.
In this task, our field geologist will also help observe Contractor compliance with the Technical
Specifications and NPDES permit provisions and provide input to the Contractor with regard to
pumping development and testing rates
Task 2.4 - Proiect Manaaement Tasks (RFP Task 2.3)
This task will be associated primarily with the requisite administrative support needed to keep
the City informed and updated during rehabilitation of the well. Subtasks that RCS will perform
during this task are:
o Review, approve, track and administer any Contractor submittals (shop drawings and
material data sheets).
o Conduct project meetings to update the City during rehabilitation of the well.
o Observe, document and track, through daily field reports and photographs (digital) of
contractor activities and any changes made by the Contractor.
o Record management and control.
o Review and verification of Contractor progress payments that will be processed by
the City.
o Monitor and update the project schedule and costs.
o Evaluate, recommend and approve project change orders, if any.
o Review, administer and respond to Requests of Information (RFls).
o Provide weekly progress reports, in writing, to the City.
Task 2.5 - Proiect Closeout Tasks (RFP Task 2.5)
This task will consist of performing the items listed in RFP Task 2.5, which includes the
following:
o Conduct final inspection and develop punch list of tasks remaining for compietion.
o Perform follow-up activities with Contractor on any incomplete contract items.
o Draft a Certificate of Acceptance and Notice of Substantial Completion for the well.
o Review and process requests for final payment and release of retention funds.
o Coordination of turn-over of all project documents to the City.
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Phase 3 - Preparation of Memorandum and Final Project Report
(Optional Tasks)
Task 3.1 - Pumpino Recommendations Memorandum
Evaluate data generated during rehabilitation and testing work in Phase 2 in order to assess the
significant aquifer parameters, to determine the current operational pumping rate for the well,
and to assess the results of the rehabilitation program. Based on the results of production
testing, we will recommend a final pumping rate and pump depth setting for the well.
Task 3.2 - Summarv of Well Rehabilitation Operations Report
Prepare a final Summary of Well Rehabilitation Operations Report to help document the
procedures, equipment, and materials used in the rehabilitation and testing of the well. This will
include presenting the data collected during rehabilitation and testing in tabular form and
providing graphical analysis of the new pumping tests. We will provide three copies of the
report to the City along with an electronic version in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF).
SCHEDULE AND COST ESTIMATE
We understand that the City wishes to conduct the rehabilitation and testing work at Main Street
Well NO.4 as quickly as possible. Based on our current workload, I estimate we can initiate our
work within 5 days of receiving authorization to proceed. The attached Gantt Chart illustrates
our estimated schedule on the project, based on an early March 2006 project start.
Phase 3 timing is wholly dependent on City bidding procedures, Contractor availability, weather
conditions, the Contractor's work schedule, etc., and hence cannot be readily determined at this
time.
For the proposed project, we estimate the cost for our professional services to be as follows:
Phase 1 - Initial Services (RFP Tasks 2.1 and 2.2) $12,860.00
Phase 2 - Field Observation of Well Rehabilitation Operations (RFP Tasks $15,100.00
2.3, 2.4, 2.5)
Total Cost $27,960.00
Phase 3 - Preparation of Memorandum and Final Project Report $9,660.00
(Optional Tasks, not specifically requested by RFP)
The above estimated costs are presented, in detail, on the attached "RCS Detailed Man-Hour
Cost Estimate". This attached detail lists our unit man-hour costs, the number of man-hours that
are scheduled for the project and associated direct costs. In addition, we have attached our
current Schedule of Charges.
We anticipate that our contract with the City will be on a time and materials (T&M) basis. Thus,
payment will be based on the number of personnel hours expended and incidental costs such as
mileage, field equipment rental, reproduction, etc. Not included in the above estimates are costs
for such items as: laboratory testing of all water quality and/or biofiim samples or encrustation
materiais collected by our firm during the rehabilitation and testing work; costs for NPDES permits
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and associated waler quality testing; and all Contractor costs for the well rehabilitation and testng
operations.
Also attached to this proposal and as requested by the RFP is an organizational chart of our
company and resumes of the key personnel that will be associated with this project. Further, we
have attached a short description of the company and similar well rehabilitation projects
performed by RCS in the southern California region and references for the most recent well
rehabilitation projects performed by us.
Limits of Liabilitv
The City of Tustin, its successors, heirs and assigns, agree to limit the liability of Richard C.
Slade and Associates LLC (RCS) 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 enumerated fee for the services rendered on this project.
We appreciate this opportunity to submit our proposal for the above outlined Scope of Services
and look forward to working with you on this well rehabilitation and testing project. If you have any
questions regarding this proposal, please call me at (818) 506-0418.
Very truly yours,
RICHARD C. SLADE & ASSOCIATES LLC
Richard C. Slade, President
ADDITIONAL PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS
PROJECT SCHEDULE
(Gantt Chart)
RCS DETAILED MAN-HOUR COST ESTIMATE
SCHEDULE OF CHARGES
COMPANY INTRODUCTION
RCS ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
LIST OF WELL REHABILITATION PROJECTS
SELECTED REFERENCES
KEY PERSONNEL RESUMES
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RCS DETAILED MAN.HOUR COST ESTIMATE
REHABILITATION OF CITY OF TUSTIN MAIN STREET WELL NO.4
Phase 1 - Initial Services
Personnel Category > Rate Total Hours Total Costs
Principal Project Hydrogeologist $195.00 16 $3,120.00
Project Hydrogeologist $140.00 40 $5,600.00
Staff Hydrogeologist $92.00 40 $3,680.00
Field Hydrogeologist $86.00 0 $0.00
Clerical $58.00 5 $290.00
TOTALS: 101 $12,690.00
Direct Costs $170.00
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Task 2 . Field Observation of Well Rehabilitation Operations
Personnel Category ". Rate Total Hours Total Costs
Principal Project Hydrogeologist $195.00 6 $1,170.00
Project Hydrogeologist $140.00 38 $5,320.00
Staff Hydrogeologist $92.00 24 $2,208.00
Field Hydrogeologist $86.00 56 $4.816.00
Cierical $58.00 14 $812.00
TOTALS: 138 $14,326.00
. Direct Costs $774.00
TOTAL TASK COSTS: $15,100.00
Task 3 . Preparation of Memorandum and Final Project Report
Personnel Category . Rate Total Hours Total Costs
Principal Project Hydrogeologist $195.00 6 $1,170.00
Project Hydrogeologist $140.00 14 $1,960.00
Staff Hydrogeologist $92.00 64 $5,888.00
Field Hydrogeologist $86.00 0 $0.00
Clerical $58.00 10 $580.00
TOTALS: 94 $9,598.00
Direct Costs $62.00
TOTAL TASK COSTS.: $9,660.00
TOTALESTlMATED PROJECTCOST~ $37,620.001
NOTE: RCS personnel will conduct field observation services on a part-time
basis and shall be billed on a T&E basis in accordance with the
attached Schedule 01 Charges and the listed personnel classilication.
Expenses will be billed as shown in the Schedule 01 Charges. The
charges above do not inciude those lor analysis 01 scale and/or biofilm
samples, lor laboratory analyses 01 NPDES compliance samples, and
lor well rehabilitation contractor costs.
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RICHARD C. SLADE & ASSOCIATES LLC
CONSULTING GROUNDWATER GEOLOGISTS
SCHEDULE OF CHARGES AND CONDITIONS
PROFESSIONAL HOURL Y RA TES
Principal Groundwater Geologist
Senior Groundwater Geologist
Staff Groundwater Geologist
Geologic Logging/Field Work, Water Wells
Clerical, Graphics and GIS Work
$195.00 per hour
$140.00 per hour
$92.00 per hour
$86.00 per hour
$58.00 per hour
Depositions and Court Testimony (4-hour minimum per day)
$300.00 per hour
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Pressure Transducers
(for water level monitoring during aquifer testing)
Fieid Water Quality Probe (T, pH, EC)
Electric Tape Water Level Probe
Subsurface Exploration, Water Quality Laboratory
Job Supplies, Reproduction. etc.
Automobile Mileage
$100.00 per day
(Weekly Rates Available)
$50.00 per day
$25.00 per day
Cost + 15%
Cost + 15%
$0.41 per mile
CONDITIONS
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 2005
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COMPANY INTRODUCTION
Richard C. Slade & Associates LLC
Consulting Groundwater Geologists
Mr. Richard C. Slade has 39 years of hydrogeologic experience in California, the last 23 of
which have been as Principal Hydrogeologist and owner of Richard C. Slade & Associates LLC
(RCS), Consulting Groundwater Geologists. Mr. Slade maintains licenses as a Registered
Geologist and Certified Engineering Geologist in California, as a Registered Professional
Hydrogeologist with the American Institute of Hydrology, and as a Registered Geologist in
Arizona and Idaho.
The RCS firm has five full-time employees including:
. A project-level hydrogeologist, Mr. Earl LaPensee. Mr. LaPensee is a Registered
Geologist and Certified Hydrogeologist in California and is also a Registered
Professional Hydrogeologist under the AIH. Mr. LaPensee has been with RCS since
1989. He will serve as the Project Manager for this well rehabilitation project.
. Two staff and field level geologists, Mssrs. Anthony Hicke and Michael Van Fleet, to
provide the necessary field and office support on groundwater projects. These two
individuals will be assigned and to this project during rehabilitation of the well.
The firm has two offices: a southern California office located in North Hollywood, and a northern
California office located in St. Helena, Napa Valley. T\:iis current project will be administered
from the North Hollywood office.
RCS' specific areas of expertise in groundwater include:
. Groundwater resource development via siting, specifying. and designing of new
water wells for both municipal-supply and agricultural-supply.
. Preparing technical specifications and detailed line item bid sheets for the
preliminary design and cost analysis of new wells.
. Providing experienced geologists to field monitor the drilling, final design,
construction and testing of new water welis.
. Providing evaluations, cost estimates and technical specifications for the
rehabilitation of existing wells:
. Groundwater basin evaluations and basin management.
. Aquifer analysis and water well testing.
. Evaluating groundwater contamination.
. Assessing groundwater quality.
. Providing rehabilitation services for older wells.
. Providing independent reviews of technical reports prepared by others.
. Providing expert witness services in hydrogeology.
For this project, our general knowledge and experience with subsurface hydrogeologic
conditions and overall construction of new wells provides us with insight for rehabilitation of
older wells. To date, RCS has performed many well rehabilitation projects, a portion of which
are highlighted in the attached descriptive list of key well rehabilitation projects within the
southern California region. In addition, Mr. Slade's and Mr. LaPensee's professional resumes
are also attached.
ORGANIZATION CHART
RICHARD C. SLADE & ASSOCIATES LLC,
CONSULTING GROUNDWATER GEOLOGISTS
Principal Groundwater Geologist.
Richard Slade, C.E.G.
Project Manager
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WELL REHABILITATION PROJECTS
Client and Well
Valencia Water Company
Alluvial Well S-7
DescriDtion
In progress work involving the preparation of technical
specifications and field observation of well rehabilitation
operations. Field operations scheduled to commence in
early 2006.
Irvine Ranch Water District
Irvine Desalter Wells
Nos. 78,107, ET-1 and ET-2
Reviewed available data and prepared technical specifi-
cations for the complete rehabilitation of the four wells.
In progress observation of well rehabilitation operations
consisting of wire brushing and bailing, AirBursting and
Sonar Jetting of selected wells, chemical treatment and
mechanical re-development, pumping re-development
and production testing.
City of Anaheim
Well No. 47
Reviewed available historic well data regarding reduced
specific capacity and prepared report summarizing
downwell physical conditions; recommended rehabilita-
tion options. Prepared set of technical specifications for
rehabilitation and observed Contractor operations during
video surveying, wire brushing, bailing, chemical re-
development, mechanical/pumping re-development, and
aquifer testing. Prepared Final summary of rehabilitation
operations report.
City of San Fernando
Well No. 7-A
Review available well data regarding reduced specific
capacity, water ievei fluctuations, and reduced plant effi-
ciency. Review "before" and "after" video iogs. Deter-
mine disinfectant quantities and application method for
"superchlorination." Monitored progress and document
quantities of wire brushing, bailing, and pumping/surging
re-development. Provide recommendations for step-
drawdown pumping test and design parameters for new
pumping equipment.
City of Fullerton
Well Nos. 12 and 12-A
Review available construction and test data for recently
drilled well with water quality problems. Provide hydro-
geologic analysis of likely poor quality aquifer zones and
create program of recommended well work to sea I off the
poor quality zones. Prepare technicai specifications and
provide monitoring/documentation of proper destruction
of oid inactive well.
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WELL REHABILITATION PROJECTS
Client and Well
Valencia Water Company
Weill
City of Torrance
Well Nos. 4 and 5
Yorba Linda Water District
Well No. 17
Santa Paula Water Works
Well NO.11
Walnut Park Mutual Water Co.
Well NO.8
U. S. Air Force Piant 42
Northrop Site No.8
Well No.2
Yorba Linda Water District
Well Nos. 1,5,7,12
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Review data and provide recommendations regarding an
old cable tool-drilled well that had been unsuccessfully
retrofitted with a cement sanitary seal.
Review well data, recommend and observe video logs,
develop criteria for treatment of bacterial plugging and
chemical encrustation, provide recommendations for
mitigating problems with excessive sanding, monitor field
work associated with chemical treatment and liner instal-
lation, make final recommendations for permanent pump
depth settings and new pumping rate.
Review detailed reports and drawings from construction
of the newest well, evaluate chemistry for corrosion po-
tential, review video logs for possible damage, identify
reasons for known problems with sand/gravel pack intru-
sion into well, identify mitigations for sanding and for
cascading water problems.
Review available well data concerning poor efficiency
and reduced specific capacity. Develop recommenda-
tions and cost estimates for rehabilitation, Including in-
formation on chemical encrustation and mechanical
methods for removing slimes and scale.
Review available well data and conduct field monitoring
to obtain accurate static and pumping levels (most prior
readings were inaccurate airline data); conduct aquifer
test to evaluate mutual drawdown interference at this
well by other Company wells in the well field; evaluate
cascading water; provide recommendations, and work
with contractor during implementation of mitigation.
Evaluate data on well, develop detailed recommenda-
tions and technical specifications for performing the re-
habilitation work including preparation of cost estimates
for the contractor's work, and provide field monitoring of
the work.
Develop a program to assess downhole problems inwell,
including the more than 50- to 60-year age of these
wells, their known encrustation potential, their occasional
sanding history, and their problems with cascading wa-
ter; work with contractor in field during rehabilitation op-
erations.
WELL REHABILITATION PROJECTS
Client and Well
City of Loma Linda
Mountain View #2
City of Fulierton
Weli No.8
Crescenta Valiey County
Water District
We1iNo.1
Santa Clarita Water Co.
Valencia Water Company
Santa Ciarlta Water Company
Lost Canyon Well
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Reviewed video surveys and weli rehabilitation
procedures; made recommendations regarding im-
provement of sanding conditions and persistent
bacterioiogical problem.
Review well data and two video surveys and make
recommendations for mitigating sanding and pump
wear conditions.
Review well data including: driller's log, video
survey, historic water levels, and historic production
records. Make recommendations for wire brushing,
balling/air jetting to redevelop the well, and pump
depth setting.
Re~iew available data and provide recommendations
for rehabilitation of four water welis. Recommenda-
tions included video surveys, wire brushing, and
possibie chemical treatment. Weli destruction was
also discussed.
Review availabie data and provide recommendations
for rehabilitation and testing of four water wells. In-
cluded wire brushing, acid treatment, Sonar jetting,
bailing, etc.
Make recommendations for acquiring data to determine
if rehabilitation is feasible to attempt.
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SELECTED RCS REFERENCES
WELL REHABILITATION PROJECTS
The following provides the names of three individuals that are familiar with RCS's work with
specific regard to well rehabilitation. A summary detail on these projects is included in the
following pages.
1. Ms. Sara McNeece Mathis, P .E.
Principal Water Engineer
City of Anaheim Water Engineering Division
(714) 765-4298
2. Mr. Steve Malloy, Project Engineer
Irvine Ranch Water District
Irvine, CA 92619-7000
(949) 453-5300
3. Mr. Keith Abercrombie
Vice President of Operations
Valencia Water Company
Santa Ciarita, CA
(661) 295-6501
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STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
RICHARD C. SLADE
Major fields of hydrogeologic emphasis for Mr. Slade include groundwater resource develop-
ment (basin-wide studies, and water well design and construction), and groundwater contamina-
tion investigations (landfills, volatile organics, gasoline, etc.). Principal projects have involved
groundwater resource development, basin evaluation, aquifer test analyses, assessment of wa-
ter quality problems and groundwater degradation, design of water wells for municipal supply,
monitoring of all phases of water well construction, locating and designing groundwater monitor-
ing networks, and providing expert witness testimony for groundwater litigation. Considerable
work has also been performed for numerous vineyards and wineries in both the Central Coast
and Northern California regions; types of work have included feasibility studies for determining
optimum locations for new wells, designing new wells, monitoring of the construction of new
wells, working with drilling contractors, and in evaluating down-hole problems (such as sanding)
in existing wells.
Hydrogeologic studies have also involved evaluation of hazardous wastes such as acid mine
drainage from inactive and proposed open pit mines, leachate from sanitary landfills, and
groundwater degradation resulting from leaking underground storage tanks containing various
chemicals and organic compounds. Numerous groundwater studies and monitoring projects
have involved volatile organics (TCE, PCE, etc.) and subsurface gasoline spills. Hydrogeologic
assessments and definition of appropriate mitigation measures for environmental impact anal-
yses have been provided also. Important to Mr. Slade's broad background is the experience
gained while being a participant with other geologists on international geologic study tours to
Europe, the former Soviet Union, South America, the People's Republic of China, Africa, New
Zealand and Australia, and studying local groundwater and surface water features, large faults
and landslides, mines, and oil fields in those areas.
REGISTRATIONS
Professional Hydrogeologist, American Institute of Hydrology (Charter Member)
Professional Geologist, State of California
Certified Engineering Geologist, State of California
Registered Geologist, State of Arizona
Registered Geologist, State of Idaho
EDUCATION
University of California at Los Angeles, B.A., Geology, January 1966University of
Southern California, M.S., Engineering Geology, 1974
MEMBERSHIPS
National Groundwater Association. Association of Groundwater Scientist
American Water Works Association
California Groundwater Association
Groundwater Resources Association of California
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EXPERIENCE
RICHARD C. SLADE & ASSOCIATES. CONSULTING GROUNDWATER GEOLOGISTS. Inde-
pendent consulting practice established in 1983 to provide technical, professional, and direct
personal services to the groundwater industry. Hydrogeologic projects have included assess-
ment of groundwater contamination from gasoline spills, volatile organics, and leachate from
sanitary landfills; groundwater resource development; locating and designing water wells; as-
sessing potential degradation resulting from existing sanitary landfills and from proposed open
pit mines; conducting water level and water quality monitoring from monitoring networks; defin-
ing aquifer characteristics from long-term aquifer tests in active wells; observation and monitor-
ing of water well construction; providing expert witness testimony for hydrogeologic litigation;
and providing hydrogeologic elements and mitigation measures for environmental assessments.
GEOTECHNICAL CONSULTANTS. INC., 1970-1983. Joined the firm in 1970 as an engineer-
ing geologist and hydrogeologist. Advanced to Associate in 1975. Participated in and super-
vised geotechnical and hydrogeologic projects of various complexities, from the feasibility level
through final design. His investigation and reports have analyzed faults and seismicity, earth
materials, and groundwater problems for such facilities as dams, reservoirs, treatment plants,
tunnels, industrial and residential buildings, sanitary landfills and groundwater basins. Major
experience has involved field mapping, logging of bore holes, monitoring of groundwater obser-
vation holes, data analyses, and report writing.
Since 1972, Mr. Slade was the responsible hydrogeologist for several major groundwater basin
projects including locating and designing of new wells and well redevelopments, calculations of
groundwater in storage, determination of aquifer parameters, and evaluation of dewatering crite-
ria. Several studies utilized emplacement of deep exploratory drill holes, analyses of geologic
and geophysical data, and monitoring and analyses of groundwater levels, quality and pollution,
and assessment of leachate and gases at existing landfills.
In addition, he conducted and supervised groundwater pollution studies and evaluation of sev-
eral active and proposed sanitary landfill sites; he has supervised geologic and hydrogeologic
studies for the evaluation and abatement of acid mine drainage from a large. inactive sulfur
mine; and he has participated in assessing groundwater, geologic, and geotechnical parameters
which affect sewer infiltration and inflow.
METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, Los Angeles, 1967-1970.
Performed hydrologic and hydrogeologic studies along pipeline and tunnel routes for State Wa-
ter Project, conducted field mapping and exploration along tunnel routes, conducted and super-
vised aquifer tests for calculations of dewatering parameters for tunnel routes and dam sites.
Served as Resident Geologist in charge of tunnel mapping and tunnel conditions for the New-
hall and Castaic tunnels, excavated by tunnel boring machines.
PUBLICATIONS. PAPERS, AND PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Pipkin, S, P., Gisler, P. M., and Slade. R. C., 1969. "Electrical Conductance of Soils Under
Stress": paper presented as Association of Engineering Geologists, Twelfth Annual National
Meeting, San Francisco.
Misen, R. T., and Slade, R. C., 1973, "Hydrogeology Investigation, Carpinteria Ground Water
Basin, California": paper presented at Association of Engineering Geologists, Sixteenth Annual
National Meeting, Los Angeles.
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Slade, R. C., 1975, "Hydrogeological Investigation of Carpinteria Ground Water Basin, Santa
Barbara County, California": unpublished M.S. Thesis, Engineering Geology, University of
Southern California.
Slade, R. C., 1975, "Utilization of Subsurface Oil Industry Data in Ground Water Basin Studies-
Three Southern California Case Histories'; paper presented at National Water Well Associa-
tion, Technical Division, Annual Meeting, paper presented at New Orleans.
Hill, R. L., Sprotte, E., Bennett, J., and Slade, R., February 1979, "Fault Location and Fault Ac-
tivity Assessrnent by Analysis of Historic Level Line Data, Oil Well Data, and Ground Water
Data, Hollywood Area, California': abstract published in Tectonophysics, Vol. 52, No. 1-4, Spe-
cial Issue; paper presented at 1977 International Symposium on Recent Crustal Movements,
Stanford University.
Hill, R. L., Sprotte, E. C., Chapman, R. H., Chase, G. W., Bennett, J. H., Real, C. R., Slade, R.
C., Borchardt, G., and Weber, F. H., Jr. 1979, Earthquake hazards associated with faults in the
greater Los Angeles metropolitan area, Los Angeles County, California, including faults in the
Santa Monica-Raymond, Verdugo-Eagle Rock, and Benedict Canyon fault zones: California
Division of Mines and Geology Open-File Report 79-16 LA
Panelist and Participant, February 1980 and April 1980, Seminar on the Application of Innova-
tive Approaches to Infiltration/lnfiow Studies: Seminar sponsored by Camp Dresser McKee,
Inc.; provided engineering geologic, hydrogeologic, and geotechnical parameters to III studies.
Gardner, D. A., and Slade, R. C., 1981, "Effect of Nitrogen Loading and Irrigation Rate on
Amount of Nitrogen Leached to Ground Water, San Martin, South Santa Clara Valley, Califor-
nia': paper presented at 24th Annual Meeting of the Association of Engineering Geologists,
Portland, Oregon.
Slade, R. C., 1981, "Hydrogeologic Conditions in the Mission Creek Subbasin, Upper Coachella
Valley, California"; presented in Guidebook No.9, Annual Field Trip, Geology of the San Ja-
cinto Mountains; published by South Coast Geological Society.
Slade, R. C., 1981, "Hydrogeology of Carpinteria Ground Water Basin, Santa Barbara County,
California"; paper submitted for publication in the Guidebook of the Southern California Section
of the Association of Engineering Geologists, Annual Field Trip, Ventura-Santa Barbara Area,
California.
Slade, R. C., 1982, "Basin-Wide Studies and Thorough Specifications Lead to a Good Well,"
The Johnson Drillers Journal, pages 13-17, Third-Fourth Quarter 1982.
Runyon, K., Slade, R.C., Leitzell, C. R., and Fall, E. W., 1982, "Red Hill Disposal Site, A Case
Study": paper presented at Fifth Annual Madison Conference of Applied Research and Practice
on Municipal Industrial Waste: University of Wisconsin-Extension, September 1982.
Speaker and Panelist, March 1984, Groundwater and Wells Symposium; Seminar sponsored
by Johnson Screens, Orange, California; provided details of groundwater monitoring, monitoring
network design, and groundwater sampling.
Slade, R. C., 1984, "Hydrologic and Geologic Highiights--Past and Present, Northwestern South
America"; paper presented at Fall Conference, American Water Works Association, October
1984, Reno, Nevada.
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Whitten, M. G. and Slade, R. C., 1986, "Some Considerations in Groundwater Monitoring": pa-
per presented at 82nd Annual Meeting, Cordilleran Section, The Geological Society of America,
Abstracts with Programs, Los Angeles, March 1986.
Guest Lecturer, March 1988. Toxic and Hazardous Materials Control and Management Certifi-
cated Program: University of California at Los Angeles Extension; Groundwater Monitoring,
Protection and Cleanup.
Speaker, September 1988. Presented professional talk entitled "Groundwater Resource Devel-
opment," Paper presented at the Arizona-California-Nevada Water and Poliution Control Asso-
ciation Tri-State Seminar; Laughiin, Nevada.
Slade, R. C., April 1991, "Perspectives on Groundwater Contamination": paper presented at
63rd Annual Conference of California Water Pollution Control Association, Pasadena, Califor-
nia.
Smith, L., Slade, R. C., and Childress, A., May 1993, "Paleochannel Features and Their Possi-
ble Influence on Contaminant Migration in Groundwater": paper presented at the AAPG-Pacific
Section Annual Conference, Long Beach, California.
Guest Lectures: January, April, and October, 1991, "Design, Sampling and Monitorin9 of Moni-
toring Wells." for University of California at Los Angeles Extension Class; Groundwater Monitor-
ing, Protection and Cieanup.
Slade, Richard C. April 27, 1994, "Hydrogeology of the Carpenteria Groundwater Basin, Santa
Barbara County, California: paper presented in Groundwater Geology of the Wine Country,
Carpenteria and Santa Ynez Valley Region, Santa Barbara County, California. Coast Geologic
Society, 1994 Field Trip Guidebook.
LaPensee, E. F., Slade, R. C., September 1995, "Local Groundwater Resources of the Napa
Valley": paper presented at 1995 Groundwater Resources Association Annual Meeting, Napa,
California.
Slade, Richard C., November 15, 1995, "Preparation of Technical Specifications for Water Well
Construction:" lecture presented at AWWA Conference, Califomia-Nevada Section-Water Well
Technology Committee, Stockton, California.
Slade, Richard C., February 10,1996. "Construction Specifications. . . Improving the Odds:" talk
presented at California Groundwater Association Annual Seminar, Sacramento, California.
Slade, Richard C., April 12, 1996, "Hydrogeologic Considerations for Well Siting and Construc-
tion:" presentation at the Spring Conference, California-Nevada Section, AWWA, Redding, Cali-
fornia.
Slade, Richard C., February 20, 1997, "Drilling Methods and Technical Specifications for Pro-
duction Wells:" paper presented at American Water Works Association Conference, CA-NV
Section, Sacramento, California.
Slade, Richard C., April 25, 1997, "Importance of Hydrogeologic in Well Feasibility and Well
Design:" Groundwater and Surface Water Storage Seminar, Metropolitan Water District of
Southern California.
Slade, Richard C., and Sinacori. Michael J., October 9, 1998, "Hydrogeologic Homework, NOT
LUCK:" talk presented at the AWWA California/Nevada Conference, Reno, Nevada.
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LaPensee, Earl F., and Slade, Richard C., October 19, 2000, "How Local Hydrogeologic Condi-
tions /nfluence Well Design Options." Paper presented for the AWWA California/Nevada Con-
ference titled "Optimizing Use of Ground Water Resources, Focus on Water Supply Welis and
Well Design," Lakewood, California.
Slade, Richard C., March 8, 2001, "Groundwater Management Strategies for Vineyards and
Wineries," fourth annual Central Coast Viticulture and Encology Issues Conference, Santa
Maria, California.
SPECIAL FIELD STUDIES
October, November 1974. One of 34 delegates in the National Water Well Association Goodwill
People-to-People Working Travel Program to Europe and the Soviet Union. Trip included Eng-
land, Holland, Switzerland, Germany, and the Soviet Union.
June, July 1982. One of 18 geological participants in the "Geology of the Andes" Summer
Study Tour to Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, and the Galapagos Islands.
June, July 1984. One of 24 geological participants in the "Geology of The People's Republic of
China" Summer Study Tour. Trip also included Hong Kong, Japan, and Korea.
July 1985. One of 20 geological participants in the "Geology of iceland and Norway" Summer
Study Tour.
December 1986. One of several geological participants in a geologic field study tour of New
Zealand and Australia.
July, 1988. One of several geologic participants in a geologic field study tour of the East African
Rift Zone in Kenya and Tanzania.
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STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
EARL F. LA PENSEE
Groundwater Geology (Hydrogeology) is the main emphasis in 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 develop-
ment 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 basins and hazardous waste sites, Mr.
LaPensee relies on a number of information/data sources in evaluation of groundwater condi-
tions which include: geologic, water-level, and water-quality data; driller's logs of wells; surface
geophysical 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; deterrnine
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 hydrocar-
bons, metals, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and; estimate key aquifer parameters
and production capabilities based on the resulting drilling and testing data.
Rellistrations
Certified Hydrogeologist (No. 134), State of California, July 1995
Professional Hydrogeologist (No. 1110), American Institute of Hydrology, May 1995
Registered Geologist (No. 4733), State of California, March 1990.
California Community College Instructor Credential, June 1986.
Education
B. S., Geology, University of California, Los Angeles, September 1983.
M. S., Geological Sciences, University of California, Riverside, March 1986.
Trace-element geochemistry specialty
Membershios
American Institute of Hydrology (AIH)
National Groundwater Association (NGWA)
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RICHARD C. SLADE & ASSOCIATES. CONSULTING GROUNDWATER GEOLOGISTS, Au.
gust 1989 to present. Employment position is of Senior Groundwater Geologist with major re-
sponsibilities as a project management directed towards groundwater evaluation, exploration,
and development projects. The areas of responsibilities in these projects encompass: prepara-
tion 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 ad-
ministrative oversight of well drilling, construction, development, and testing activities on well
projects, and; the preparation and completion of final project reports.
APPLIED GEOSYSTEMS, 1988 to 1989, Project Geologist. Responsibilities encompassed the
overview and management of commercial hazardous waste site investigations, including the
installation of vadose.zone and groundwater monitoring wells, aquifer testing, and computer
data manipulation and modeling of aquifer test data.
ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT, 1987 to 1988. Associate Geologist. Responsibilities encom.
passed the assessment and investigation of Federal and California Superfund sites (soil and
groundwater), including the installation of groundwater monitoring wells, aquifer testing, geo.
physical surveying (utilizing ground penetrating radar, electro.magnetic, and resistivity meth.
ods), and computer data manipulation and modeling of geophysical data.
McKESSON ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, 1986 to 1987. Staff Hydrogeologist. Responsibili.
ties encompassed site assessment and investigation (soil and groundwater) of commercial and
industrial hazardous waste sites. This included the installation of vadose.zone and groundwater
monitoring wells, aquifer testing, and computer data manipulation and modeling of geophysical
data.
Publications
LaPensee, E.F., Elders, W.E. and Shannon, S.S., October, 1988; Implications for U Transport In
Groundwater; Trace Element Variations in Sandstones of the Salt Wash Member, Morrison
Formation, Around the La Sal Mountains, Utah: Geological Society of America, 1988 Centennial
Meeting, Abstracts with Program, Vol. 20, No.7, pg. A150.
LaPensee, E.F., & Smith, L.V., 1994, Groundwater Geoiogy of the Santa Ynez River Valley, in
Groundwater Geology of the Wine Country, Carpinteria and Santa Ynez Valley Region, Santa
Barbara County, California. 1994 Field Trip Guidebook for the Coast Geologic Society. E. F.
LaPensee and L. V. Smith, Eds.
LaPensee, E. F., Slade, R. C., and Whitten, M.W., September 1994, "Local Groundwater Re.
sources of the Napa Valley": Paper presented at 1994 Groundwater Resources Association
Annual Meeting, Napa, California.
LaPensee, E.F. and Slade, RC., 2000, "How Local Hydrogeologic Conditions Influence Well
Design Options". Paper presented for the American Ground Water Trust/American Water Works
Association (California-Nevada Section) titled "Optimizing Use of Ground Water Resources,
Focus on Water Supply Wells and Well Design". Lakewood, California October 19. 2000.
Short Courses
Groundwater Management in California, May 10, 2005, A one.day short course outlining techni.
cal, legal, economic and political issues associated with groundwater resources in California.
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