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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0085812_Quarterly Report_20230428UNIONCOUNTY WAT E R Mr. John Hennessy North Carolina Department of Water Resources Water Quality Permitting Section/NPDES 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 April 28, 2023 RE: EMC SOC WQ S20-001 May 2023 Quarterly Progress Report Dear Mr. Hennessy: Union County Water receieved the fully excuted SOC for the Grassy Branch WRF on June 21, 2022. As a requirement of this SOC the County is to submit quarterly progress reports. This letter is the quarterly progress report due May 15, 2023. Below are specifics on items that are underway or complete. For Collections system permit WQCS00054: Ongoing inflow and infiltration (I&1) rehabilitation in the Grassy Branch basin. o Grassy Branch Collection System Condition Assessment Report Complete June 2022 (see attached: Grassy Branch final I&I Report) o All manhole repairs were completed by UCW staff by February 20, 2023 (see attached o Line repairs to be completed by a contractor, Bids are due on May 25', 2023. (see attached: IFB 2023-063 and project timeline IFB 2023-063) For NPDES Permit NCO085812: Submit Contract documents for regulatory approval for Grassy Branch WWTP upgrade project. o A Request for Qualifications (RFQ 2022-082) for Engineering Services for the Grassy Branch WRF Expansion was avertised on July 6, 2022. Hazen & Sawyer was selected to provide engineering services. o Executed a task order with Hazen & Sawyer on November 28, 2022 to develop a technical memorandum that would evaluate the unit processes, cost and alternatives. o Receieved draft technical memoorandum on March 3, 2023. (see attached: draft expansion alternatives TM 2023-03-31) Union County Water 4600 Goldmine Rd Monroe, NC 28112 T 704.289.1434 unioncountync.gov/water If you have any questions please let me know. Sincerely, Jdw Neff, PE Water & Wastewater Division Director CC: Hyong Yi, Public Works Administrator John Shutak, PE, Engineering Division Director Josh Brooks, Assistant Division Director, Water & Wastewater Greg Morgan, Utility Field Services Superintendent Jonathan Jordan, WRF Superintendent W unioncountync.gov/water Clearing and Video Assessment Mains & Laterals Grassy Branch Collection System PREPARED FOR LINTY WATER H!DROSTRUCTURES, PA 126 Commerce Court Pittsboro, NC 27312 919.542.5002 CONDITION ASSESSMENT REPORT Grassy Branch Collection System Union County Water June 2022 I. INTRODUCTION The Grassy Branch Sewer Collection System has been a concern for Union County Water for a number of years due to the Grassy Branch Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) frequently exceeding its capacity. Dating back to 2016, the County has conducted several flow monitoring studies to quantify the amount of infiltration and inflow (1-1) entering the system during periods of wet weather. It has also performed several phases of sewer system evaluation activities including smoke testing, manhole inspections and iTracker micro -detection studies to identify the exact sources of 1-1. It has subsequently repaired any of these defects that were identified. At the present time, the County is confident that the problem is simply a lack of capacity since the average dry weather daily flow rate is very close to the treatment capacity of the Grassy Branch WRF. Even minor amounts of 1-1 will cause the WRF to exceed its capacity and potentially result in sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) in the system. Despite this, the County decided to perform CCTV inspections of all sewer mains and laterals within the Grassy Branch collection system to identify any defects that could potentially allow 1-1 to enter the system. This report presents the findings of these CCTV inspections. The information gathered during the study has been used to identify specific defects within the system and develop repair/rehabilitation recommendations with cost estimates in order to assist the County with reducing 1/1 into the collection system. 11. GRASSY BRANCH COLLECTION SYSTEM INVENTORY The Grassy Branch collection system ends at the WRF just north of Old Fish Road, runs parallel to Grassy Branch, crosses Unionville Road and Sikes Mill Road to Piedmont High School and Middle School. (This system also receives sewer via a force main from Unionville Elementary School) A "Sewer Main Priority Rating Map" is included in Appendix A and shows the full extent of the gravity collection system and study area. This collection system includes approximately 30,868 linear feet of gravity sewer. The mains are a mix of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and ductile iron pipe (DIP). Table 1, below, lists the footage of each diameter and material of pipe found in the study area. TABLE 1 — SUMMARY OF PIPING 6-inch PVC 739 8-inch PVC 18,608 Page 1 of 14 Grassy Branch — Condition Assessment Report Union County Water Pipe Diameter / Material Total Footage (FT) D- , Ill. RESULTS OF FIELD INVESTIGATIONS A. Cleaning and Internal CCTV Inspection All lines were cleaned using a high -velocity jet / vacuum truck in order to remove debris and provide an unobstructed view of the pipe surface. After cleaning, the lines were then visually inspected by means of a closed-circuit television (CCTV) system, which includes a self-propelled tractor and camera unit. The camera is coupled with an inspection system containing both digital video recorders, footage counter and a laptop equipped with IT Pipes video inspection reporting software. Service laterals were inspected using a special system that "launches" a smaller camera up into the lateral from the main. For each mainline section or lateral, an inspection log was prepared showing the location of any structural defects, offset or separated joints, points of infiltration, roots, etc. The log also shows the location of all service connections and upstream and downstream manhole numbers. The complete inspection was also recorded on videotape and captured digitally on MPEG files. A copy of the inspection logs is contained in Appendix B. Digital videos and digital inspection logs for each line segment are included on Appendix D (thumb drive). Once all the lines were cleaned and inspected, the next step was to evaluate each line and prioritize the lines according to condition severity. Based on our evaluations, each defect was assigned a priority rating from 1 to 5. The priority rating system uses the NASSCO Pipeline Assessment and Certification Program (PACP) and Lateral Assessment Certification Program (LACP) methodology described below. • Grade 5 — Defects require immediate attention. Pipe has failed or will likely fail within the next five years • Grade 4 — Severe defects that will become Grade 5 within the foreseeable future. • Grade 3 — Moderate defects that will continue to deteriorate • Grade 2 — Defects that have not begun to deteriorate. • Grade 1 — Minor defects. NASSCO recognizes two families of defects: structural defects and operation and maintenance (O&M) defects. Structural defects are various types of defects within the structure of the pipe including cracks, fractures, broken pipe, collapsed pipe, offset or separated joints, surface damage from expose to hydrogen sulfide gas, etc. Operation and maintenance defects include deposits (grease, sand), roots, infiltration, obstructions, etc. that affect the system's ability to operate properly. NASSCO also assigns each structural and O&M defect with a grade rating corresponding to the severity of the defect (5 the most severe and 1 the least severe). A grade score is Page 2 of 14 Grassy Branch — Condition Assessment Report Union County Water calculated by multiplying the grade rating by the number of occurrences of that grade identified throughout the pipe. The grade scores are summed in their appropriate families (structural and O&M) to calculate the structural defect rating and O&M defect rating. The overall rating is the sum of structural and O&M defect ratings. Each pipe is also assigned a quick rating, which is a four -digit number showing the number of occurrences for the two highest severity grades occurring in that pipe (the number is displayed with the grade rating first followed by the number of occurrences). For example, if the pipe inspected has two grade 5 defects and six grade 4 defects the quick rating would be 5246. Hydrostructures assigns a priority ranking based on the severity of the worst defect contained in the line. Therefore, a line containing a structural collapse (grade 5) would be scored as a priority 5. The results of the priority rating process are provided in the table below. Zero (0) priority 5, one (1) priority 4, thirty-four (34) priority 3, one (1) priority 2, and ninety- one (91) priority 1 mainline pipe sections were identified in the collection system (Table 2 below). A "Sewer Main Priority Rating Map" is provided in Appendix A and shows the location and priority rating for all mainlines inspected as part of this evaluation. CCTV logs for all pipe segments inspected on the system are included in Appendix B. TABLE 2 — MAINLINE PRIORITY RATING SUMMARY Priority Rating Priority 5 Quantity 0 Priority 4 1 Priority 3 34 Priority 2 1 Priority 1 91 Table 3: CCTV Inspection and Condition Summary Spreadsheet on the following pages summarizes the results from the CCTV inspections and includes the structural and O&M defects discussed above for each sewer main. Data for each manhole -to -manhole section is presented as follows: • Sewer line identification number • Upstream and downstream manhole number • Physical location description • Pipe material • Pipe diameter • Surveyed pipe length • Priority Rating • Rehabilitation Recommendations Page 3 of 14 Grassy Branch — Condition Assessment Report Union County Water Table 3: CCTV Inspection and Condition Summary Spreadsheet (PACP) Gne I.D. Number 26021 Upstream Manhole No. 13927 DownstreamSewer Manhole No. Location 13928 SMITHFIELD DR material PVC Diameter 8 224A I None 16022 13828 13846 SMITHFIELD DR PVC 8 235.2 i None 16020 13857 13846 SMITHFIELD DR DIP 8 326.1 3 None 16023 13846 "13845 SMITHFIELD DR PVC 8 68.2 None 16248 SF340 13845 SMITHFIELD DR DIP 8 21.9 None 26023 13843 13844 SMITHFIELD DR DIP 8 404 3 None 16012 13842 13843 SMITHFIELD DR PVC 8 212 None 26008 13961 13841 CHRISTIAN CRT PVC 8 1633 None 16247 SF339 13961 CHRISTIAN CRT PVC 8 24A None 26010 13840 13842 SMITHFIELD DR DIP 8 1345 None 16011 13841 23842 SMITHFIELD DR DIP 8 122A None 16009 13839 23940 SMITHFIELD DR PVC 8 149.4 None 16014 13844 13847 CORI JON DR PVC 8 273.5 None 16015 13847 238M CORI JON DR PVC 6 282.5 None 16026 13848 13960 CORI JON DR PVC 8 101.5 None 16018 23849 13960 CORI JON DR PVC 6 155 None 16019 1396D 13853 CORI JON DR PVC 8 213.8 None 16027 13850 13849 CORI JON DR PVC 8 144.4 None 325.5 None 175.3 None 390.8 None 400 _ _ None 120.3 4 None 94.8 None 322.2 None 310.2 None 41.7 None 252.1 None 86 L None 683 I None 26038 13835 13834 SMITHFIELD DR PVC 8 16039 23834 13851 SMITHFIELD DR PVC 8 16030 23829 13830 SMITHFIELD DR PVC 8 16032 23830 13831 SMITHFIELD DR PVC 8 26032 13831 13832 SMITHFIELD DR PVC 8 26033 13832 13833 SMITHFIELD DR PVC 8 26029 13856 23833 SMITHFIELD DR PVC 8 4061 7533 7534 LOXDALEFARM DR PVC 8 16249 C0874 7533 LOXDALE FARM DR PVC 8 4073 7540 7534 HENRY SMITH RD PVC 8 4072 7539 7540 HENRY SMITH RD PVC 8 4070 7538 7539 HENRY SMITH RD PVC 8 4063 7534 7535 LOXDALE FARM DR PVC 8 306.2 None 4065 7535 7536 LOXDALE FARM DR PVC 8 137.4 _ None 421 None 300.4 None 4067 7536 7537 LOXDALE FARM RD PVC 8 4074 7541 7537 ERINDALE CRT PVC 8 16250 C07541 7542 ERINDALE CRT PVC 8 56A None 4075 7542 7537 LOXDALE FARMS DR PVC 8 424.7 None 4068 7537 7530 ERINDALE CRT PVC 8 426.1 Inject Upstream Pipe Connection. MH 7537, two runners. 4057 7531 7530 FALLING LEAF CRT PVC 8 55.8 None 4059 7532 7530 FALLING LEAF CRT PVC 8 203.6 None 4058 7530 PS7530 FALLING LEAF CRT PVC 8 265.6 None 4909 2783 2781 SIKES MILL RD DIP 8 _ 374.7 ? None 4910 2781 2780 SIKES MILL RD PVC 8 422.1 3 None 4913 2784 2778 SIKES MILL RD PVC 8 Install Lateral Seal @46'. Runner between lateral & 425.7 mainline. 4911 2780 2784 SIKES MILL RD 222 8 395 None 4915 2778 2779 SIKES MILL RD PVC 8 167 3 Sag. No repair needed. 4917 2779 2777 SIKES MILL RD PVC 8 206.8 None 4919 2777 2776 SIKES MILL RD 222 8 200.6 None 4922 2776 2775 SIKES MILL RD 222 8 76 3 None 4921$ 2776 2775 SIKES MILL RD 22Z 8 "A 3 None 4923 2775 2764 SIKES MILL RD PVC 8 426.2 1 None 8775 2764 7543 SIKES MILL RD PVC 8 267.2 3 None 8776 7543 2774 SIKES MILL RD PVC 8 127.7 t None 4939 2768 2767 UNIONVILLE RD PVC 8 264.6 3 None 4941 2767 2766 UNIONVILLE RD PVC 6 301.1 i None 4943 2766 2765 UNIONVILLE RD PVC 8 291.1 ? None 4945 2765 2762 UNIONVILLE RD DIP 8 nstai - Iona nerd _ pper o Int 102.5 3 between DIP & PVC 4949 2761 2763 UNIONVILLE RD PVC 8 404.9 ? None 16041 138SS 13956 RUSHING BENTON RD PVC 8 170.3 3 None 16042 13956 13957 RUSHING BENTON RD PVC 8 312.2 None 392.4 _ _ None 399.2 None 16043 13957 13958 RUSHING BENTON RD PVC 8 16044 13958 23959 RUSHING BENTON RD PVC 8 16045 13959 13952 RUSHING BENTON RD PVC 8 215.3 None Line I.D. Number 16046 Upstream Manhole No. 13951 DownstreamSewer Manhole No. 13952 RUSHING BENTON RD Material P,,e DIP DiameterLocation (in.) 8 (it Rating I05.4 r. None 16047 13952 13953 RUSHING BENTON RD PVC 8 4 66.6 _ None 16048 13953 13954 RUSHING BENTON RD PVC 8 165.2 None 16049 13954 13955 RUSHING BENTON RD PVC 8 153 None 16050 13955 13948 RUSHING BENTON RD PVC 8 390A None 16051 13948 13949 RUSHING BENTON RD PVC 8 161.6 None 16052 13949 13950 RUSHING BENTON RD PVC 8 133.7 3 None 4951 2763 2760 UNIONVILLE RD DIP 8 387.2 3 None 4953 2760 2759 UNIONVILLE RD DIP 8 87 3 None 114.4 3 None 174.7 3 None 256.8 3 None 4955 2759 2758 UNIONVILLE RD PVC 8 4957 2758 2757 UNIONVILLE RD PVC 8 4959 2757 2756 UNIONVILLE RD PVC 8 4961 2756 2755 UNIONVILLE RD PVC 8 142.6 3 None 156.7 3 Sag. No Repair Needed 16053 2755 13950 UNIONVILLE RD DIP 8 4963 13950 2754 UNIONVILLE RD PVC 12 157 3 None 4965 2754 2753 UNIONVILLE RD PVC 12 41$ 3 None 375.7 None 4967 2753 2752 UNIONVILLE RD PVC 12 4969 2752 2753 UNIONVILLE RD PVC 12 300.3 None 4971 2751 2750 UNIONVILLE RD PVC 12 302.3 3 None 4973 2750 2749 UNIONVILLE RD PVC 12 362.5 3 None 4975 2749 2748 UNIONVILLE RD PVC 12 397.8 None 4977 2748 2747 UNIONVILLE RD PVC 12 233.7 None 4981 2746 2745 CLONTZ LONG RD PVC 12 223.5 None 4983 2745 2744 CLONTZ LONG RD PVC 12 428 None 232.2 None 316.5 None 402.A None 4979 2747 2746 CLOTZ LONG RD PVC 12 4985 2744 2743 CLONTZ LONG RD PVC 12 4987 2743 2742 CLONTZ LONG RD PVC 12 4989 2742 2741 CLONTZ LONG RD PVC 12 277Z None 8777 2741 7544 CLONTZ LONG RD PVC 12 72.2 None 356.5 None 8778 7544 2740 CLONTZ LONG RD PVC 12 4993 2740 2739 CLONTZ LONG RD PVC 12 427.7 None 4994 2739 2738 CLONTZ LONG RD PVC 12 233.1 None 8688 2738 2737 CLONTZ LONG RD PVC 12 85 None =9 2737 2736 CLONTZ LONG RD PVC 12 93 None 8687 2736 2735 OLD FISH RD PVC 12 335.6 None 4997 2733 2734 OLD FISH RD PVC 12 395.7 None 5012 2727 2726 OLD FISH RD PVC 12 111 None 4018 2726 2725 OLD FISH RD PVC 12 n ea , inowrwreamManhole).... ma , 421.6 hole with runner. 5001 2733 2732 OLD FISH RD DIP 12 252.9 3 None 5003 2732 2731 OLD FISH RD PVC 12 298.9 3 None 5005 2733 2730 OLD FISH RD PVC 12 98.4 Inject Pipe Connection in Upstream Manhole 2731,runner 109.1 3 None 5007 2730 2729 OLD FISH RD DIP 12 5009 2729 2728 OLD FISH RD DIP 12 77.2 3 None 5011 2728 2727 OLD FISH RD PVC 12 202.1 None 4016 2725 2724 OLD FISH RD PVC 12 869 None 4014 2724 2723 OLD FISH RD PVC 12 169 3 Inject Leak in Upstream Manhole 2724, runner. 8773 2723 P52723 OLD FISH ROAD DIP 12 34.4 3 None 4927 2774 2773 UNIONVILLE RD PVC 8 362.5 3 None 4929 2773 2772 UNIONVILLE RD PVC 8 284.5 3 None 4931 2772 2773 SIKES MILL RD PVC 8 253.5 1 None 4933 2771 2770 SIKES MILL RD PVC 8 234.2 1: None 4935 2770 2769 SIKES MILL RD PVC 8 389.3 3 None 4937 2769 2768 SIKES MILL RD PVC 8 _ 422.3 None 26025 16026 13845 13852 13852 131153 SMITHFIELD DR SMITHFIELD DR PVC PVC 1 8 8 381.4 None 271.6 None 397.4 None 16027 13853 13855 SMITHFIELD DR PVC 8 16028 13BSS 13956 SMITHFIELD DR PVC 8 249.8 _ None 219.2 None 204.4 None 395.5 3 None 414.8 3 Note: Manhole 7545 buried under rocks. 16034 13833 13858 SMITHFIELD DR PVC 8 16040 13851 13858 SMITHFIELD DR PVC 8 4947 2762 2761 UNIONVILLE RD PVC 8 8944 7545 7544 CLONTZ LONG RD DIP 8 4999 2734 2733 OLD FISH RD PVC 12 315.2 1 None 16035 13838 13837 SMITHFIELD DR PVC 8 _ 158.7 i None 16036 13837 13836 SMITHFIELD DR PVC 8 402.3 1 None 16037 13836 13835 SMITHFIELD DR DIP 8 270.4 None Structural Defects Very few structural defects were identified in the mainline sections. Two sags were identified that do not require repair. The remaining pipe was found to be in good condition. Operation and Maintenance Defects and Infiltration O&M defects include debris, sand, rocks, grease, infiltration, etc. The sewer cleaning removed most settled / attached debris and deposits. There were very few maintenance defects and only one mainline joint with infiltration that needs a 4' sectional liner. This joint, between DIP and PVC, had a small dripper. See photo below. Cream There was only one service lateral that needs a lateral seal for infiltration that is coming between the service lateral and the mainline section. See photo below. Service at 46' upstream of manhole 2784 has small runner. Page 6 of 14 Grassy Branch — Condition Assessment Report Union County Water B. Service Lateral CCTV Inspection In addition to the PACP inspection of all pipe segments, each service lateral was inspected and prioritized according to the Lateral Assessment Certification Program (LACP). Based on our evaluations, each defect was assigned a priority rating from 1 to 5. The priority rating system uses the NASSCO Pipeline Assessment and Certification Program (PACP) methodology described above. A total of 132 service laterals were located in the collection system at the time of the project and all except 3 were inspected. All were PVC and 4-inches in _diameter. A few had grease, sags, or offset joints, but only one requires repair. Each has been assigned a priority rating and the summary table is provided below. Zero (0) priority 5, one (1) priority 4, one (1) priority 3, eleven (11) priority 2, and one hundred sixteen (116) priority 1 service laterals were identified in the collection system (Table 2 below). A "Sewer Main Priority Rating Map" is provided in Appendix A and shows the location for all service laterals inspected as part of this evaluation. Inspection logs for all the service laterals are included in Appendix C. TABLE 4 — LATERAL PRIORITY RATING SUMMARY Priori 5 0 Priori Priorit 4 3 7 1 1 Priority 2 11 Priority 1 116 Only one service lateral needs to be replaced. Signs of infiltration and roots were found in the lateral that is 81' upstream of manhole 7530; located at 2710 Falling Leaf Court. See photo of stain below. Page 7 of 14 Grassy Branch — Condition Assessment Report Union County Water Table 5: Service Lateral Inspection and Condition Summary Spreadsheet on the following pages summarizes the results from the service lateral inspections and includes the structural and O&M defects for each service lateral. Data for each lateral section is presented as follows: • Inspection I.D. • Sewer line identification number • Service lateral identification number • Mainline identification number • Physical location description • Surveyed lateral length • Priority Rating • Rehabilitation/Repair Recommendations Page 8 of 14 Grassy Branch — Condition Assessment Report Union County Water Table 5: Service Lateral Inspection and Condition Summary Spreadsheet (LACP) 1 160217138577,MtHt.5419 1 1 2601 SMITHFIELD DR 30.9 None 2 160210 1 2600 SMITHFIELD DR 38.1 None 3 16021 05 1 2605 SMITH FIELD DR 35.7 None 4 16022 04 1 2604 SMITHFIELD DR 26.2 None 5 1602019 3 5419 UNIONVILLE RD 11.4 None 6 16020 13857 MH_5415 3 5415 UNIONVILLE RD 7.6 None 7 16020 13846_63.92605 3 1 2605 SMITHFIELD DR 7.2 None 8 16248 13845_21.7_3004 5 30D45MITHFIELD DR 8.5 None 9 15013 13843_MH 29D4 6 2904SMITHFIELD DR 32.4 None 10 16013 13844 6 2909 SMITHFIELD DR 32.8 None 11 16013 13844 238.6 2908 6 2908 SMITHFIELD DR 30.1 None 12 16013 13844 228.9 2913 6 2913 SMITHFIELD DR 33.1 None 13 16013 13844_59.1 2912 6 2912 SMITHFIELD DR 32.4 Offset joint. No repair needed. 14 16013 13844_MH 3000 6 3000 SMITHFIELD DR 40.6 None 15 16012 13842_MH_29D1 7 2901 SMITHFIELD DR 22 Offset joint No repair needed. Survey abandoned. 16 16012 13842 MH 30D1 7 3001 CHRISTIAN CRT 33.5 None 17 16012 13842 63.3 2905 7 2905 SMITHFIELD DR 31.5 None 18 16008 13841_158.4 3005 8 300S CHRISTIAN CRT 9.2 None 19 16008 13841 356.1_3004 8 3004 CHRISTIAN CRT 11.8 None 20 16010 13840 MH 2828 10 2929 SMITHFIELD DR 39.3 None 21 16010 1394 60.9 2832 10 2832 SMITHFIELD DR 32.4 None 22 16009 13839_MH 2824 12 2824 SMITHFIELD DR 38.1 None 23 16009 1383E MH 2829 12 2829 SMITHFIELD DR 30.8 None 24 16015 13847�IH_2917 14 2917 SMITHFIELD DR 31.1 None 25 16015 13848_104.2 2205 14 2205 CORI JON DR 31.8 None 26 26015 13848 MH_ 14 2209 CORI JON DR 29.2 None 27 16018 13849 MH 2217 16 2217 CORI JON DR 34.4 None 28 1 16018 13960 98.5_2213 16 2213 CORI JON DR 47.9 None 29 16019 13853_MH 2713 17 2713 SMITHFIELD DR 7.5 _ None 10.1 None 30 16029 13960_i16.9 2208 0 2208 CORI JON DR 31 16017 13850 MH 2221 18 2221 CORI JON DR 34.4 None 32 16035 13838 MH_2825 125 2825 SMITHFIELD DR 38.4 None 29.8 None 30.1 None 33.4 None 33 16035 13837107.2 2820 125 2820 SMITHFIELD DR 34 16035 13837 67.72821 125 2822 SMITHFIELD DR 35 16036 836 300.3 VACANT L 126 VACANT LOT ON SMITHFIELD 36 16036 13836 295.4 2817 126 2817 SMITHFIELD DR 27.5 None 37 16036 13836 135.4 2812 126 2812 SMITHFIELD DR 35.7 None 38 16036 13836109.4 813 126 1 2613 SMITHFIELD DR 23.5 None 39 16037 13836_MUS08 127 1 2808 SMITHFIELD DR 27.8 None 40 16037 13835 212.7 2804 127 2804 SMITHFIELD DR 34.7 None 41 16037 13835_7L6 2800 127 2800 SMITHFIELD DR 31.1 None 42 16037 13835 58.4 2225 127 2225 SMITHFIELD DR 31.4 None 43 16038 13934 231.1 2748 19 2748 SMITHFIELD DR 30.9 None 44 16038 13834 166.7_2224 19 2224 SMITHFIELD DR 31.5 None 45 16040 13851 MH_2744 121 2744 SMITHFIELD DR 17.4 None 46 16030 13829 MH_2708 21 2708 SMITHFIELD DR 31.9 None 47 16030 13630 327.E 2712 21 2712SMITHFIELD DR 29.5 None 48 16030 13830 152.72716 21 2716 SMITHFIELD DR 30.2 Grease. No repair needed 49 16031 13930_MH_2720 22 2720 SMITHFIELD DR 28.9 None 50 16031 13831 243.2 2724 22 2724 SMITHFIELD DR 31.5 None 51 16031 13831 64.7 2728 22 2728 SMITHFIELD DR 31.1 None 52 16031 13831_MH_2732 22 2732 SMITHFIELD DR 26.2 Crack. No repair needed. 53 16033 13832 MH 2736 24 2736 SMITHFIELD DR 30.2 None 54 16029 13933_194.9 2741 25 2741 SMITHFIELD DR 7.3 None 55 16029 13833 9&1_2733 25 2733 SMITHFIELD DR 7.9 None 56 16249 7533 39.4 291_4 7533_3&0_2915i 7533_MH 2912 27 27 26 2914 LOXDALE FARM OR 10.1 None 57 58 16249 4061 ;915 LOX0ALF WIV DP 2912 LOXDALE FARM DR 9.8 mom 61 None 59 4061 7534 240.E 2909 26 2909 LOXDALE FARM DR 12.8 None 60 4061 7534 226.1_2908 26 2908 LOXDALE FARM DR 35.8 None 61 4061 7534 136.3 2905 26 2905 LOXDALE FARM DR 9.8 None 62 4061 7534 72.4 2900 26 2900 LOXDALE FARM DR 39.1 None 63 4061 7534 40.3 2901 26 2901 LOXDALE FARM DR None 64 4072 7540 16.0_1408 29 1409 HENRY SMITH RD None 65 4073 7534227.8_1407 28 1407 HENRY SMITH RD None 66 4073 7534_181$_1404 28 1404 HENRY SMITH RD d43.6 None 67 4073 753480.92400 28 1400 HENRY SMITH RD None 68 4070 7538 MH 1415 30 1415 HENRY SMITH RD None 69 4070 7538 MH 1416 30 1416 HENRY SMITH RD 66.2 None 70 4070 7539_11.5 1412 30 1412 HENRY SMfTN RD 41.6 Grease. No repair retded 7. 71 4063 7535_206.3_2829 31 2829 LOXDALE FARM OR 11.1 None 72 4063 7535_105.3 2825 31 2825 LOXDALE FARM DR 10.8 None 73 4065 7535 MH 2821 32 2821 LOXDALE FARM DR 5.9 None 74 4065 7536 92.1 2820 32 2817 LOXDALE FARM DR 42 None 75 4065 7536 16.0 817 32 2817 LOXDALE FARM DR 8.9 None 11.4 None 76 4067 7537 152.6_2813 33 1 2813 LOXDALE FARM DR 77 4067 7537_309.6_2812 33 2812 LOXDALE FARM DR 43.6 None 78 4067 7537_269.4_2809 33 2809 LOXDALE FARM DR 9.2 None 79 4067 7537 227.2_28DB 33 2808 LOXDALE FARM DR 43.9 None 80 4067 7537_160.0 2804 33 2804 LOXDALE FARM DR 39 8 Sag. No repair needed. 81 4067 1 7537 147.7 2805 33 2805 LOXDALE FARM DR 8.8 None 82 4067 7537 68.7 2800 33 2800 LOXDALE FARM DR 42.8 None 83 4074 7537 291.0 1605 34 1605 ERINDALE CRT 30.7 None 84 4074 7537 266.4 1604 34 1604 ERINDALE CRT 52.7 None 85 16250 7541_54.7_1608 35 1608 ERINDALE CRT 5.2 None 86 16250 7541 53.0 1609 35 1609 ERINDALE CRT 5.8 None 87 4075 7537 401.2 2704 36 2704 LOXDALE FARMS DR 42.3 None 88 4075 7537 319.3 2705 36 2705 LOXDALE FARMS DR 10.1 None 89 4075 7537_285.7_2706 36 2706 LOXDALE FARMS DR 43.6 None 90 4075 7537_198.6_2709 36 1 2709 LOXDALE FARMS DR 9.2 None 91 4075 7537 184.3 2730 36 2710 LOXDALE FARMS DR 43.9 None 92 4075 7537 95.6 1600 36 1600 ERINDALE CRT 44.2 None 93 4075 7537 92.9_2713 36 2713 LOXDALE FARMS DR 8.8 None 94 4075 7542_MH 2700 36 2700 LOXDALE FARMS DR 48.9 None 95 4075 7542 MH 2701 36 2701 LOXDALE FARMS DR 9.6 None 96 4068 7530 324.9 2801 37 2801 LOXDALE FARMS DR 8.9 None 97 4068 7530 143.5 2800 37 280D FALLING LEAF CRT 8.9 None 98 4057 7531. MH 2805 38 2805 FALLING LEAF CRT 44 None 99 4057 7531 MH 2804 38 2604 FALLING LEAF CRT 57.1 None 200 4059 7532_MH_2702 39 2702 FALLING LEAF CRT 58.4 None 101 4059 7532_MH 2700 39 2700 FALLING LEAF CRT 48.5 None 102 4059 7532 MH 2703 39 2703 FALLING LEAF CRT 35.1 None 103 4059 1 7530 179.1 2706 39 2706 FALLING LEAF CRT 57.1 None 204 4059 7530_157.8_2707 39 2707 FALLING LEAF CRT 9.2 None 105 4059 7530_81.5_2710 39 2710 FALLING LEAF CRT 36.1 4 Infiltration stain. Roots. Replace lateral. 106 4058 7530 131.42711 40 2711 FALLING LEAF CRT 10.1 None 107 4058 7530_328.8_2801 40 2801 FALLING LEAF CRT 2.6 0 Could not Inspect 108 4910 2780_MH 2909 42 2909 SIKES MILL RD 65.9 None 109 4913 2778 46.9 3019 43 3019 SIKES MILL RD 5.9 None no 4911 2780 1.3 3001 44 3001 SIKES MILL RD 0 0 Could not inspect. 111 4917 2779 201.2_3201 46 3201 SIKES MILL RD 83.6 Sag. No repair needed. 112 4917 2779_20.5_3101 46 3101 SIKES MILL RD 31.8 Sag. No repair needed. 113 16047 13953_346.3 5722 64 5722 RUSHING BENTON RD 7.8 Rocks. Appears to be abandoned. 114 16050 13948 146.3 5720 67 5720 RUSHING BENTON RD 10.7 None 115 4931 2771_117.2 3401 112 1 3401 SIKES MILL RD 7.8 None 116 16025 13845361.9 2204 116 2204 CORI )ON DR 7.5 None 117 16025 13845_291.2_2705 116 2705 SMITHFIELD OR 7.5 None 118 16025 13845 168.6_2200 116 2200 CORI JON DR 7.5 None 119 16025 13845 155.1 2701 116 2701 SMITHFIELD DR 7.5 None 120 16026 13852_MH 2709 117 2709 SMITHFIELD OR 8.9 None 121 16026 13853_MH_2713$ 117 2713 SMITHFIELD OR 7.5 None 122 16027 13855 292.3_2717 119 2717 SMITHFIELD OR 6.9 None 123 16027 13855_243.9 2216 118 2216 CORI JON DR 7.9 None 124 16027 13855_146.3 2721 118 2721 SMITHFIELD DR 7.8 None 125 16027 13855_55.3_2216 118 2226 CORI JON DR 10.8 Bends. No repair needed. 126 16027 1385517.52725 118 2725 SMITHFIELD DR 7.5 None 127 16028 13856 105.2 2729 119 2729 SMITHFIELD OR 3.2 Split; 2 houses. No repair needed. 128 16028 13856 43.6 2220 119 2220 CORI JON RD 7.9 None 129 16034 13858148.7_2740 120 2740 SMITHFIELD DR 7.9 None 130 4947 2761_35.7 6114 122 6114 UNIONVILLE RD 11.8 Offset Joint. No repair needed. 231 8944 7545_MH1621 123 1621 CLONTZ LONG RD 0.3 0 Could not inspect. 232 4999 1 2794 110.9 1808 124 1808 OLD FISH RD 8.7 None IV. ALTERNATIVES EVALUATION Several methods and technologies are available for the rehabilitation of sewer mains and service laterals. This section discusses the available and most commonly recommended / implemented rehabilitation methods. A. Manhole Rehabilitation and Repairs 1. Pipe Connection Infiltration Pipe connections between the manhole wall and the influent and effluent piping are sometimes found to be sources of infiltration and root intrusion. These connections may lack a boot (typically older brick manholes) and not be adequately grouted or the boot was not properly seated and tightened around the pipe during installation. Infiltration is especially prevalent in deeper manholes, where the hydrostatic pressure from high groundwater levels can cause significant leaks through relatively small cracks and holes. We recommend that leaking pipe connections be sealed by injecting chemical grout pumped through drilled injection ports into the crack or void from the inside of the manhole. The grout will penetrate to the exterior of the manhole, where it will fill any voids and seal the leak from the outside. After the void has been filled with chemical grout, cementitious grout should be used to seal the pipe connection from the inside of the manhole. Estimated Cost: $500.00 per Pipe Connection. B. Sewer Main Rehabilitation and Repairs 1. Open -Cut Point Repairs A point repair consists simply of excavating down to a damaged section of pipe and replacing the damaged section with new pipe. It is used when damage is isolated to one particular area of the pipe, generally less than twenty feet in length. It is also used to repair pipe collapses, sags, and/or offset joints prior to manhole - to -manhole trenchless rehabilitation by CIPP. It can be very disruptive to the surrounding area, especially if the pipe is deep or underneath pavement. It can also be extremely expensive depending upon the location and/or depth of the repair. Estimated Cost: 8" — 12" = $12,500 15" — 18" = $17,500 *Includes bypass pumping, assumes DIP 2. Internal CIPP Sectional Liner (CIPP Spot Repair) Sectional cured -in -place spot repairs are ideal for patching holes and other isolated, non -deformed structural defects. Spot repair patches can be used for infiltration control when hydrophilic 0-rings or caulk is used between the host pipe Page 11 of 14 Grassy Branch — Condition Assessment Report Union County Water and ends of the repair patch. Most manufactures have repair patches available up to 42-inches and lengths of 2, 4, and 8-feet are common. Patches are fiberglass with epoxy resin or typical felt with vinylester resin. Spot repairs are installed with a flow through bladder. The patch is secured to the inflatable bladder, pulled into place, the bladder pressurized to form the patch tightly to the pipe surface and allowed to cure ambiently. Because the bladder is flow through, little or no flow control is required during installation Estimated Cost: 8" —12" _ $5,000 15" —18" _ $9,500 C. Service Lateral Rehabilitation and Repairs The following section discusses service lateral rehabilitation methods including connecting service laterals to the main line. Cost estimates for each method are provided based on similar rehabilitation projects. 1. Open -Cut Replacement This method of repair consists of excavating the defective service lateral and replacing it with a new lateral within the same trench. This method is the most cost effective to rehabilitate shallow service laterals in low traffic areas. Although it obviously requires more excavation, it is the most frequently recommended method for service rehabilitation. Service lateral replacement is only performed from the sewer main to the right-of-way (location of the cleanout). Estimated Cost: $100 per linear foot of service lateral (If the replacement of the lateral includes the replacement or installation of a cleanout and reconnection to the main line, the total cost is usually an additional $2,000 or $3,000.) 2. CIPP Lateral Seal Full Wrap Lateral Seal rehabilitation is a trenchless service connection rehabilitation method used to seal leaking service connections and restore structurally integrity. Full wrap lateral seals are recommended when conflicts or depth increase the difficulty and cost of excavation. A full wrap later seal includes a polyester felt tube with a sewn flange that covers up to 16-inches of the mainline in a full wrap. The use of hydrophilic sealants and silicate resins applied to the backside of the full warp connection enhances the watertight seal. Typically, this wrap includes 2-feet of lateral liner to extend up into the service lateral. Ambient cure polyester or vinylester resins are used. Diameters of 4-inch and 6-inch service lateral rehabilitation are possible with 8-inch to 24-inch mainline wraps. During installation, the mainline must be cleaned and free of all debris. Roots and other debris are removed from the lateral connection. The full wrap lateral seal is loaded on a silicone bladder lateral train and inserted through the downstream rage Iz or l4 Grassy Branch — Condition Assessment Report Union County Water manhole. When the lateral train reaches the connection (as confirmed by standard CCTV equipment), the bladder is inflated and held at the recommended air pressure while the connection seal is allowed to cure. Once cured, the bladder is removed and the service is returned to use. Estimated Cost: $ 10,500.00 per CIPP lateral seal 2. Reconnecting Laterals to Main Line This process consists of reconnecting a lateral to a sewer main by use of a saddle or fitting. It is used to repair break-in taps or other defective connections, which are very common in older collection systems. These connections are very susceptible to ground water infiltration and root intrusion. It is recommended that break-in taps be replaced by a saddle connection. Estimated Cost: $6,000.00 per service lateral 3. Installation of Clean -outs Many older service laterals were installed without clean -outs at the property line (right-of-way). Without them, it can be very difficult to remove blockages that can occur in the laterals. If a clean -out on private property is used, it can be difficult to determine whether the responsibility for removing a blockage lies on the property owner or the municipality. To allow for easier maintenance, we recommend that all service laterals have clean -outs installed at the property line or edge of right-of- way. Estimated Cost: $1000.00 per clean -out Page 13 of 14 Grassy Branch — Condition Assessment Report Union County Water V. REPAIR / REPLACEMENT / REHABILITATION (RRR) RECOMMENDATIONS WITH COST ESTIMATES Overall, the collection system was found to be in very good condition. Only a few active infiltration defects were identified; most were in manholes or at the manhole/pipe connection. Because there are so few repairs, the price of each repair can be expected to be highly inflated if this work is done as a standalone project. We recommend including these few repairs in with another sewer rehabilitation project in order to obtain better overall pricing. TABLE 6: RRR COSTS Estimated Unit Description Quant. Cost Extended Amount Rehabilitation Inject Leak in Manhole Wall 2 EA $1000.00 $2,000.00 Inject Pipe Connection in Manhole 2 EA $500.00 $1,000.00 Install 4' CIPP Sectional Liner in Main 1 EA $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Reconnect Service Lateral 1 EA $6,000.00 $6,000.00 Replace Service Lateral 36 LF $100/LF $3,600.00 Sub -Total $17,600.00 Contingencies (10%) $1,760.00 Engineering and Inspection (15%) $2,640.00 Estimated Total $22,000.00 *Actual price may be inflated unless these items are combined with another project. *Service lateral replacement is located on private property. VI. CONCLUSION This report presents the data, results, and recommendations from the evaluation of the Grassy Brach gravity collection system. Based on the CCTV inspection results, there are only a few minor defects in the collection system that need to be addressed. We encourage Union County Water to move forward with the recommendations presented in this study. Following these repair recommendations will reduce 1/1 reaching the WRF. Furthermore, tending to these issues will prevent these defects from getting worse over time. We also recommend that the County include these repairs in with another sewer rehabilitation project for the best possible cost benefit. Hydrostructures, P.A. has extensive experience with trenchless rehabilitation engineering, and we would welcome the opportunity to assist the County with the implementation of RRRs proposed in this report. Page 14 of 14 Grassy Branch — Condition Assessment Report Union County Water 0 M co 0 0 co Hazen March 31, 2023 Technical Memorandum To: Union County Water (UCW) From: Zachary Kemak, Hazen Mike Parker, Hazen Reviewed by: Jim Struve, Hazen Grassy Branch Water Reclamation Facility Expansion Alternatives DRAFT 1. Introduction The Grassy Branch Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Expansion project will expand the treatment capacity of the WRF from 50,000 gallons per day (gpd) to 120,000 gpd. The two alternatives evaluated in this technical memorandum (TM) include summary of unit processes and cost comparison of: (1) installation of a parallel 70,000 gpd package train with flow equalization, sludge storage, aeration tanks, and clarifiers while maintaining the existing 50,000 gpd package train in its current configuration, and (2) installation of packaged 120,000 gpd aeration tanks and clarifiers while reconfiguring the existing aeration tanks to operate as flow equalization volume. Alternative 2 is evaluated with two options: (A) utilizing existing sludge storage and flow equalization tanks for sludge storage; (B) including a new sludge storage tank with the new package plant. Both alternatives will include new influent pumping, chemical storage and feed, blowers, cloth disk filters, UV disinfection, effluent outfall piping, electrical service and switchgear, instrumentation & controls, and general site work. The contents of this TM are organized into the following sections: Section 2: Design Parameters Section 3: Alternatives Comparison Section 4: Cost Summary Section 5: Operational Considerations Hazen and Sawyer • 9101 Southern Pine Blvd, Suite 250 • Charlotte, NC 28273 • 704.357.3150 Hazen 2. Design Parameters 2.1 Background March 31, 2023 Union County Water (UCW) operates the facility under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit number NC0085812. Effective May 1, 2022, UCW was issued updated effluent limits to the Grassy Branch WRF related to an application for a Special Order by Consent (SOC) to expand the facility from 50,000 gpd to 120,000 gpd. Table 2-1 summarizes the final effluent permit limits for five-day biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5), total suspended solids (TSS), ammonia (NH3-N), and fecal coliform (FC). Table 2-1: Final Effluent Permit Limits Parameter Monthly Average Weekly Average BOD5, mg/L (April 1 through October 31) 5.0 7.5 BOD5, mg/L (November 1 through March 31) 10.0 15.0 TSS, mg/L 30.0 45.0 NH3-N, mg/L (April 1 through October 31) 2.0 6.0 NH3-N, mg/L (November 1 through March 31) 4.0 12.0 Fecal Coliform, geometric mean/100mL 200 400 2.2 Influent Design Flows Influent design flows were developed by Hazen in the Grassy Branch WRF Process Evaluation TM (July 2019). Table 2-2 summarizes the proposed design Annual Average (AA), Maximum Month (MM), Maximum 7-day, and Maximum Day (MD) flows and peaking factors. Table 2-3 summarizes the proposed design annual average and maximum month concentrations and loads. The proposed design influent concentrations were selected based on historical data and typical values for medium strength domestic wastewater. Equipment proposals were requested based upon the design flow parameters listed in the two tables below. Secondary proposals were requested based upon the flow scenario with adequate equalization storage volume to limit peak flow through Grassy Branch WRF to "2Q", or 240,000 gpd. Union County Water (UCW) Page 2 of 11 Grassy Branch Water Reclamation Facility Expansion Alternatives DRAFT Hazen Table 2-2: Proposed Influent Design Flows and Peaking Factors Parameter Flow, gpd Peaking Factors Annual Average 67,120 ---- Maximum Month 120,000 1.8 Maximum 7-day 201,000 3.0 Maximum Day 469,000 7.0 Table 2-3: Proposed Influent Design Concentrations and Loads March 31, 2023 Parameter AA Concentration, m /L AA Load, Ibs/da MM Concentration, mg/L MM Load, Ibs/day TSS 250 140 300 167 BODs 250 140 300 167 TKN 40 22 48 27 NH3-N 26 15 31 17 TP 5.0 2.8 6.0 3.3 Union County Water (UCW) Page 3 of 11 Grassy Branch Water Reclamation Facility Expansion Alternatives DRAFT Hazen March 31, 2023 3. Alternatives Comparison The following two design scenarios were examined: Alternative 1: Installation of a parallel 70,000 gpd package train with flow equalization, sludge storage, aeration tanks, and clarifiers while maintaining the existing 50,000 gpd package train in its current configuration. Alternative 2: Installation of package 120,000 gpd aeration tanks and clarifiers while reconfiguring the existing aeration tanks to operate as flow equalization volume. Alternative 2 was divided into two subalternates (2A and 2B) that examined two different sludge storage configurations. Both alternatives will incorporate the following new common facilities: • Influent Pumps & Pump Station • Lime Storage & Feed Pumps • Process Blowers • Cloth Disk Filter • UV Disinfection • Effluent Outfall & Piping • Electrical Service & Switchgear • Instrumentation & Controls • General Site Work 3.1 Site Layout Appendix A includes a Parcel Map and the FEMA Floodplain Map associated with the facility. A flow schematic of the existing facilities at Grassy Branch is shown in Figure 3-1. Both alternatives will require extensive site grading to provide a level surface for the proposed facility expansion. The area due south of the existing treatment train where the proposed basins will be located is within the 100-year floodplain. USGS topographic maps denote a secondary stream feeding into Grassy Branch from the pond southwest of the WRF property. All work will likely be within the riparian buffers designated by Union County ordinance 70.030. The existing Union Power Cooperative power distribution utility pole for the site will need to be relocated to accommodate the proposed facility expansion. The existing 150-foot Duke Energy Transmission right-of-way corridor will restrict the available footprint for expansion on the southern portion of the property. The facility's potable water well will need to be decommissioned due to the proposed facility expansion. Union County Water (UCW) Page 4 of 11 Grassy Branch Water Reclamation Facility Expansion Alternatives DRAFT Hazen March 31, 2023 3.2 Common Facilities Influent Pump Station The existing influent pump station will be replaced with a new influent pump station with the same wet well and valve vault configuration. The wet well will have three 5-HP submersible pumps that will operate with two (2) duty pumps and one (1) standby pump. The following design conditions were identified for influent pump selection: • Max Month Flow — 84 gpm at 30-feet TDH • Max Day Flow — 326 gpm at 40-feet TDH Variable frequency drives (VFDs) will be installed to manage variable flows. Submersible pump selections have been requested from Flygt. UCW uses Flygt pumps at their other wastewater treatment facilities and could streamline maintenance by maintaining a single pump manufacturer. Other pump manufacturers can be considered if UCW has additional preferences. Influent Screening The WRF currently relies on a manual bar rack located inside the package plant distribution box. The introduction of a new fine screen sized to meet the increased influent flows listed in Section 2 would increase the plant's screening reliability. A fine screen, such as the Lakeside Raptor Micro Strainer, could serve as a centralized screening facility for the WRF for Alternative 2. An initial selection would consist of the following features: • 326 gpm capacity • 17-feet x 3-feet footprint • 2-hp Drive • 15 gpm at 60 psi water requirement Alternative 1 is scoped herein with a screen for each package train due to the complexity of piping from a single screen to both sets of aeration tanks. Cloth Disk Filter A single cloth disk filter system would replace the existing mixed media filter system at the WRF. Initial pricing and selection of cloth disk filter was based on the Kruger system, which is used at other UCW wastewater treatment facilities. The initial selection from Kruger consists of the following features: • 326 gpm capacity • Footprint: 100-square feet Union County Water (UCW) Page 5 of 11 Grassy Branch Water Reclamation Facility Expansion Alternatives DRAFT Hazen March 31, 2023 • Number of Discs: 2 • Backwash Requirement: 14 gpm Under Alternative 2, greater equalization storage volume may result in adequate volume to limit peak flow through the plant to "2Q", or 240,000 gpd. Per conversations with Kruger, this could allow the system selection to remove one of the two required disk filters (approximately $10,000 per disk filter). Given the minimal cost savings and the built-in system redundancy of having multiple disk filters, it is recommended to install the higher capacity unit. Ultraviolet (UV) Disinfection A new UV Disinfection system will be required to meet the updated capacity requirements. The new system would allow for one duty and one standby unit (i.e. banks) to meet the peak day flow. The selection consists of the following features: • 326 gpm capacity • Footprint: 24-feet x 3-feet • Number of Banks: 2 • Number of Lamps per Bank: 16 • UV Transmittance @ 253.7 nm: 65% (to be validated during design) • Can be installed in Series or Parallel The initial pricing and selection of a UV disinfection system was based on a TrojanUV system, which is used at other UCW wastewater facilities. Under Alternative 2, greater equalization storage volume may result in adequate volume to limit peak flow through the plant to "2Q", or 240,000 gpd. Per conversations with TrojanUV, this could adjust the system selection to eight (8) lamps per bank. The smaller flow compatible unit would result in a $20,000 reduction in capital costs. Given the minimal cost savings and reliability at higher flows, it is recommended to install the higher capacity unit. Miscellaneous Work The following describes miscellaneous work that will be required for both design alternatives: New process piping will be installed to accommodate all related facility expansion work. For both alternatives, flow will be split between the existing treatment train and the proposed treatment train using valves and magnetic flow meters. • A new effluent outfall will be constructed adjacent to the existing outfalI on Crooked Creek. • Lime, for supplementary alkalinity addition, will be pumped to the influent splitter box for each alternative. Currently lime is fed into the equalization portion of the package treatment plant. Operators have reported lime buildup at the feed point within the equalization tank. Union County Water (UCW) Page 6 of 11 Grassy Branch Water Reclamation Facility Expansion Alternatives DRAFT Hazen March 31, 2023 Only the existing equalization and sludge holding tanks were repaired and recoated in the most recent upgrade project. The remaining interior tank coatings have reached the end of their useful service life and these tanks will need to be recoated. The existing interior aeration basin coatings (both alternatives) and clarifier coatings (Alternative 1 only) should be completely removed by sandblasting and the interior surfaces recoated with a high solids epoxy system specifically designated for wastewater immersion. After sandblasting, the cleaned steel surfaces should be inspected for damage and surface loss. Any damaged areas of steel walls, floors, welds or stiffeners should be repaired or replaced prior to recoating. • The existing mixed media filters and UV disinfection facilities will be demolished. A new potable water line that will serve the facility to be installed and fed from the water main on Old Fish Road. Electrical system including utility service, generator, automatic transfer switch, switchgear, and VFDs. Systems integration of all new facility improvements. 3.3 Alternative 1 Along with the proposed improvements described in Section 3.2, Alternative 1 will incorporate a new 70,000 gpd package treatment plant to operate in parallel to the existing 50,000 gpd package treatment train. A flow schematic for Alternative 1 is shown in Figure 3-2. Flow Equalization The existing package treatment plant has a flow equalization volume of 15,400 gallons. The flow equalization tank has two dedicated 2-horsepower (HP) rotary lobe positive displacement (PD) blowers to supply process air to the system via coarse bubble diffusers. The proposed new package treatment plant would include a flow equalization chamber of approximately 23,100 gallons to provide a total equalization volume of 38,500 gallons. The proposed flow equalization tank would include a coarse bubble aeration system and three 5-HP rotary lobe PD blowers that would operate in two duty, one standby configuration. Equalized flow will be repumped to the influent distribution box of the package plant. Secondary Treatment The existing package treatment plant consists of two 25,000 gallon aeration basins and two 10-foot diameter secondary clarifiers. WAS from the secondary clarifiers is routed to a 9,000 gallon sludge holding tank. Aeration basins and sludge holding tanks utilize two 7.5-HP rotary lobe PD blowers to supply process air via coarse bubble diffusers. Currently plant staff must operate both blowers as duty blowers to meet the aeration demand. Union County Water (UCW) Page 7 of 11 Grassy Branch Water Reclamation Facility Expansion Alternatives DRAFT Hazen March 31, 2023 The proposed new package treatment plant would include two 35,000 gallon aeration basins and two 14- foot diameter secondary clarifiers. WAS from the proposed secondary clarifiers will be routed to a new 11,000 gallon sludge holding tank. The proposed aeration basins and sludge holding tanks would include a coarse bubble aeration system and three 10-HP rotary lobe PD blowers that would operate in a two duty, one standby configuration. The blowers would be configured to operate on VFDs to provide operation flexibility. The initial pricing and selection of a secondary treatment system was based on a Pro -Water Systems package treatment plant. The initial pricing and selection of aeration blowers was based on Aerzen rotary lobe PD blowers, which are used at other UCW wastewater facilities. 3.4 Alternative 2 Along with the proposed improvements described in Section 3.2, Alternative 2 will incorporate a new 120,000 gpd package treatment plant. Flow Equalization Under this alternative the two 25,000 gallon aeration tanks in the existing package treatment plant would be converted to flow equalization thus creating a total flow equalization volume of 50,000 gallons. The proposed flow equalization system is intended to leverage the existing aeration blowers and diffusers. Equalized flow will be drained to the influent pump station manhole. Secondary Treatment The proposed new package treatment plant would include two 60,000 gallon aeration basins and two 16- feet diameter secondary clarifiers. WAS could be stored in two possible ways in this alternative, thereby differentiating Alternatives 2A and 213: Alternative 2A: The flow equalization and sludge holding tanks within the existing package treatment plant would be refurbished to act as a single sludge holding tank with a proposed volume of 24,500 gallons. New piping and a WAS pump would be required in this scenario to direct flow from the new basins to the sludge holding tank. A flow schematic for Alternative 2A is shown in Figure 3-3. • Alternative 213: A new sludge holding tank at the head of the proposed package treatment plant with a proposed volume of 19,000 gallons. This system would utilize the pressure from the RAS airlift system, like the currently installed package treatment plant, to transfer WAS from the secondary clarifiers to the sludge holding tank. A flow schematic for Alternative 213 is shown in Figure 3-4. Union County Water (UCW) Page 8 of 11 Grassy Branch Water Reclamation Facility Expansion Alternatives DRAFT Hazen March 31, 2023 The proposed aeration basins would include a coarse bubble aeration system and three 15-HP rotary lobe PD blowers that would operate in a two duty, one standby configuration. The blowers would be configured to operate on VFDs to provide operation flexibility. A site layout of Alternative 213 is shown in Figure 3-5. The initial pricing and selections are based on Pro -Water Systems and Aerzen, similar to Alternative 1. The following work in the existing package treatment plant is recommended under Alternative 2B: Interior walls of the existing package treatment plant will be partially removed to consolidate equalization volume. Holes will be cored into the dividing wall between the two proposed equalization cells to create a single equalization system. The existing secondary clarifiers will be demolished. The existing flow equalization and sludge holding volume will be abandoned in -place. Union County Water (UCW) Page 9 of 11 Grassy Branch Water Reclamation Facility Expansion Alternatives DRAFT Hazen 4. Cost Summary March 31, 2023 Table 4-1 summarizes the costs for the recommended expansion, supplemental alkalinity system, and existing system reconfigurations for each Design Scenario. Process and equipment proposals can be found in Appendix B. Table 4-1: Budgetary Capital Cost for Grassy Branch WRF Expansion and Repairs Parameter Alternative 1 Cost Alternative 2A Cost Alternative 2B Cost Steel Sandblasting, Repairs, and Recoating $500,000 $440,000 $440,000 Influent Pumps and Manhole $190,000 $190,000 $190,000 Influent Fine Screen $300,000 $150,000 $150,000 Package Treatment Plant' $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $1,300,000 WAS Transfer Pump $0 $30,000 $0 Lime Chemical Feed System $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 Cloth Disk Filters $360,000 $360,000 $360,000 UV Disinfection System $130,000 $130,000 $130,000 Outfall & Headwall $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 Process Piping $20,000 $30,000 $20,000 Sitework $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 Electrical + Instrumentation & Controls $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 Subtotal1' $3,400,000 $3,300,000 $3,300,000 Contingency (15%)' $600,000 $500,000 $500,000 Subtotal21 $4,000,000 $3,800,000 $3,800,000 Overhead and Profit (30%)' $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 Total' $5,200,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 Notes: 1. Rounded up to the nearest $100,000 Union County Water (UCW) Page 10 of 11 Grassy Branch Water Reclamation Facility Expansion Alternatives DRAFT Hazen March 31, 2023 5. Operational Considerations UCW may consider alternative configurations depending on how they choose to operate the selected alternatives, including the following: • Sole sourcing of certain equipment and systems could streamline operation and maintenance of UCW's wastewater treatment facilities. Package plants are available in two different options: (1) field assembled plants and (2) pre - manufactured plants. The existing package plant at Grassy Branch WRF is a field assembled plant. The existing package plant at Olde Sycamore WRF is a pre -manufactured plant. Pre - manufactured plants are limited to dimensions that allow for ground transport, whereas field assembled plants allow for basin dimensions to be optimized. Field assembled plants were considered in the development of the Section 4 Cost Summary. • Under Alternative 1, flow into each package treatment plant would be controlled by modulating valves and flowmeters. The modulating valves may create a restriction that could lead to nuisance valve clogging. A single screen channel upstream of the influent pump station may be considered as an alternate. • Under Alternative 2A, WAS transfer to the sludge holding tanks from the proposed treatment train requires a transfer pump. Package plants, like the existing treatment train, typically have the sludge holding tank at the head of the package treatment train and WAS is transferred using airlift piping. • The proposed site plan should provide adequate access for sludge hauling and chemical delivery vehicles. Currently large transportation vehicles must back into the plant property. • Addition of a potable water service connection from Old Fish Road. • Addition of a bathroom and/or eyewash station (not included in this TM). Union County Water (UCW) Page 11 of 11 Grassy Branch Water Reclamation Facility Expansion Alternatives DRAFT Hazen Figures Figure 3-1: Existing Process Flow Schematic Figure 3-2: Proposed Alternative 1 Process Flow Schematic Figure 3-3: Proposed Alternative 2A Process Flow Schematic Figure 3-4: Proposed Alternative 2B Process Flow Schematic Figure 3-5: Proposed Alternative 2B Site Plan Union County Water (UCW) Grassy Branch Water Reclamation Facility Expansion Alternatives DRAFT March 31, 2023 A-1 CROOKED CREEK 4" FM 4" DRAIN Q EQ BLOWERS LL ALK AIR SCOUR , BLOWER 0 INFLUENT 00 PUMP FFF STATION M MANUAL EFFLUENT BAR RACK SAMPLING BOX MIXED ULTRAVIOLET MEDIA DISINFECTION FILTERS AERATION TANKS CLARIFIERS PROCESS AERATION z BLOWERS Z Q Lu D co J m J- Z L7 U) N Q C� PROJECT M. PARKER DATE: MARCH 2O23 ENGINEER UNION COUNTY DESIGNED BY: z.KEMAK Hazen FIGURE 3-1 FiAZEN NO,, 30831-067 NORTH CAROLINA DRAWN BY: M. KARMANOCKY MECHANICAL CONTRACT NO.: CHECKEDBY J. STRUVE HAZEN AND SAWYER GRASSY BRANCH WRF EXISTING PROCESS FLOW SCHEMATIC DR WING 9101 SOUTHERN PINE BOULEVARD DO NOT USE FOR CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA28273 EXPANSION ALTERNATIVES M1 REV ISSUED FOR DATE BY CONSTRUCTION EQ PUMP WAS RAS 4" RAS/WAS EQ SH CROOKED CREEK 4" FM EQ BLOWERS 4" DRAIN Q J J Q LL M H INFLUENT 00 PUMP STATION M FINE EFFLUENT SCREEN SAMPLING BOX ALK Q� AERATION TANKS CLARIFIERS IQ PROCESS AERATION BLOWERS ~ z w = D U EQ BLOWERS a z M I z < (V m Q C� FINE SCREEN ULTRAVIOLET ALK CLOTH DISINFECTION DISK FILTERS AERATION TANKS CLARIFIERS PROCESS AERATION BLOWERS PROJECT M. PARKER DATE: MARCH 2O23 ENGINEER UNION COUNTY DESIGNED BY: Z.KEMAK Hazen FIGURE 3-2 HAZENNo 30831-067 NORTH CAROLINA DRAWN BY: M. KARMANOCKY MECHANICAL CONTRACT NO.: PROPOSED PROCESS FLOW SCHEMATIC DRAWING CHECKED BY J. STRUVE HAZEN AND SAWYER GRASSY BRANCH WRF NUMBER: 9101 SOUTHERN PINE BOULEVARD ALTERNATIVE 1 DO NOT USE FOR CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA28273 EXPANSION ALTERNATIVES M2 REV ISSUED FOR DATE BY CONSTRUCTION EQ PUMP WAS RAS EQ SH EQ PUMP WAS RAS EQ SH CROOKED CREEK 4" FM SLUDGE TANK BLOWERS 4" DRAIN J J Q Q LL INFLUENT 00 PUMP STATION WAS EQ � SH M EFFLUENT SAMPLING BOX EQ TANK BLOWERS Y Z W = D U E IJi Z z M � WAS CO PS RAS U) WAS ------------ FINE ULTRAVIOLET SCREEN DISINFECTION .. CLOTH ALK v RAS/WAS DISK (D FILTERS AERATION TANKS PROCESS AERATION CLARIFIERS BLOWERS PROJECT M. PARKER ENGINEER DO NOT USE FOR CONSTRUCTION Hazen HAZEN AND SAWYER 9101 SOUTHERN PINE BOULEVARD CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA28273 UNION COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA FIGURE 3-3 MECHANICAL PROPOSED PROCESS FLOW SCHEMATIC ALTERNATIVE 2A DATE: MARCH 2O23 DESIGNED BY: Z.KEMAK HAZENNo 30831-067 DRAWN BY: M. KARMANOCKY CONTRACT NO.: GRASSY BRANCH WRF EXPANSION ALTERNATIVES CHECKED BY J. STRUVE DRAWING NUMBER: M3 REV ISSUED FOR DATE BY CROOKED CREEK 4" FM 4" DRAIN J J Q Y LL 0 INFLUENT 00 PUMP STATION M EFFLUENT SAMPLING BOX EQ TANK BLOWERS Y � Z W = D U J LL z Z z M � (N m Q C� FINE ULTRAVIOLET SCREEN DISINFECTION CLOTH ALK DISK FILTERS AERATION TANKS PROCESS AERATION CLARIFIERS BLOWERS PROJECT ENGINEER M. PARKER DO NOT USE FOR CONSTRUCTION Hazen HAZEN AND SAWYER 9101 SOUTHERN PINE BOULEVARD CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA28273 UNION COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA FIGURE 3-4 MECHANICAL PROPOSED PROCESS FLOW SCHEMATIC ALTERNATIVE 2B DATE: MARCH 2O23 DESIGNED BY: Z.KEMAK HAZENNo 30831-067 DRAWN BY: M. KARMANOCKY CONTRACT NO.: GRASSY BRANCH WRF EXPANSION ALTERNATIVES CHECKEDBY J. STRUVE DRAWING NUMBER: M4 REV ISSUED FOR DATE BY EXISTING EQ/SH TANKS EO ABANDONED IN -PLACE / NOT USED WAS RAS SH RAS/WAS 4:• Ir a:. w• ' G 9 01-0 aw 44. t �1 -7- Oki- - - - , — .. 8 j SjA _ f 7 _ 'n ' PROPOSED FACILITIES 6 1 ;!k� 2 k7 1 - INFLUENT PUMP STATION ' 4 5 t __ 0' 2 - FINE SCREENr 3 - PROCESS AERATION BLOWERS 3 Pk• � 4 - SLUDGE HOLDING / AERATION BASINS ' 5 - SECONDARY CLARIFIERS, 6 - CLOTH DISK FILTER a 7 _ ULTRAVIOLET DISINFECTION /,,/''�- '�� ,•� ! �.,.;' 8 EFFLUENT STRUCTURE 9 - OUTFALL STRUCTURE � � s N vKE ENE , / m O s Source: E-sri, Maxar, Earbhstar Geographlly'c's -and the GI:S User CLIENT: Union County Prepared by: Prepared for: FIGURE 3-5: PROPOSED SITE PLAN - ALTERNATIVE 2B PROJECT: Grassy Branch WRF Expansion Hazen LOCATION: Monroe, North Carolina 6 0 15 30 60 90 120 150 MAP Site Plan 9101 Southern Pine Blvd. Suite 250 Charlotte, NC 28273 UNIONCOUNTY N Feet DATA: Phone: 704-357-3150 WATER 1 inch = 54 feet DATE: March 2023 Prepared By:ZEK Reviewed By: MDP Firm NC License # C-0381 d I• H&S Proj. # 30831-067 Hazen Appendix A: Site Information A-1: GIS Parcel Map A-2: FEMA Floodplain Map Union County Water (UCW) Grassy Branch Water Reclamation Facility Expansion Alternatives DRAFT March 31, 2023 A-0 Ir AC >r a - - • -a. _ � a - - _ ► • T! '��` _ ► _ - GRASSY BRANCH WRF p- 0 e _,. n .� EXISTING POTABLE /- WATER WELL co At s Source: E-sri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographies, and the GIS User Commun CLIENT: Union County Prepared by: Prepared for: EXISTING PARCEL MAP PROJECT: Grassy Branch WRF Expansion Hazen LOCATION: Monroe, North Carolina 0 15 30 60 90 120 150 MAP Site Plan 9101 Southern Pine Blvd. Suite 250 C Feet DATA: harlotte, NC 28273 UNIONCOUNTY N Phone: 704-357-3150 WATER 1 inch = 54 feet DATE: March 2023 Prepared By:ZEK Reviewed By: MDP Firm NC License # C-0381 H&S Proj. # 30831-067 NE AE ZONE X 346 ZONE X CIO s76' ZONE AE Pr 005 518 040F/ syRo —ZONE X 526 518j Grassy Branch 1. 51, CROOKED J 524 TOWN OwN OF F /ZONE X UNDO N CO( GRID NORTH MAP SCALE 1" = 500' (1 : 6,000) 250 0 250 500 750 1,000 FEET METER ® PANEL 5550J FIRM <C FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP NORTH CAROLINA 0 m PANEL 5550 (SEE LOCATOR DIAGRAM OR MAP INDEX FOR FIRM PANEL LAYOUT) CONTAINS: COMMUNITY CID No. PANEL SUFFIX a FAIRVIEW, TOWN OF 370024 5550 J UNION COUNTY 370234 5550 J UNIONVILLE, TOWN OF 370684 5550 J Notice to User: The Map Number shown below should be used when placing map orders; the Community Number shown above should be used on insurance applications for the subject omm unity. eEFFECTIVE DATE MAP NUMBER a OCTOBER 16, 2008 3710555000J a State of North Carolina Federal Emergency Management Agency This is an official FIRMette showing a portion of the above -referenced flood map created from the MSC FIRMette Web tool. This map does not reflect changes or amendments which may have been made subsequent to the date on the title block. For additional information about how to make sure the map is current, please see the Flood Hazard Mapping Updates Overview Fact Sheet available on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center home page at https://msc.fema.gov. Hazen Appendix B : Vendor Information B-1: Influent Pumps - Flygt B-2: Fine Screen - Lakeside B-3: Package Treatment Plant — Pro -Water Systems B-4: Process Aeration Blowers - Aerzen B-5: Cloth Disk Filters — Kruger B-6: Ultraviolet (UV) Disinfection System - TrojanUV Union County Water (UCW) Grassy Branch Water Reclamation Facility Expansion Alternatives DRAFT March 31, 2023 mm Hazen Appendix B -1: Influent Pumps - F lygt NP 3085 SH 3-Adaptive 256 Patented self cleaning semi -open channel impeller, ideal for pumping in wastewater applications. Mod ularbased design with high adaptation grade. Technical specification Configuration Motor number N3085.060 15-09-2A L-W 4hp Impeller diameter 116 mm Pump information Impeller diameter 116 mm Discharge diameter 3 inch Inlet diameter 80 mm Maximum operating speed 3445 rpm Number of blades 2 Max. fluid temperature 40 °C Project Block Installation type P - Semi permanent, Wet Discharge diameter 3 inch IFYGT a xylem brand Curves according to: Water, pure Water, pure [100%],39.2 °F,62.42 Ib/ft3,1.6891E-5 R 80 Head — — — — — 76 72 68 64 60 56 52 48 44 40 36 54.5 328 24 20 16 12 116mm 8 4 L-" 0 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 [US g.p.m.] Curve: ISO 9906 Configuration Material Impeller Hard -Iron TM Stator housing material Grey cast iron Created by Dan Joyce Created on 1/27/2023 Last update 1/27/2023 Rograra-rsion Dab version Usergroup(s) 66.0- 10959022(9u Id 36) 1W0231107MM Xyl—UM-INT NP 3085 SH 3-Adaptive 256 Technical specification Motor - General FLYGT a xylem brand Motor number Phases Rated speed Rated power N3085.060 15-09-2AL-W 3— 3445 rpm 4 hp 4hp ATEX approved Number of poles Rated current Stator variant No 2 4.9 A 12 Frequency Rated voltage Insulation class Type of Duty 60 Hz 460 V H 51 Version code 060 Motor - Technical Power factor- 1/1 Load Motor efficiency- 1/1 Load Total moment of inertia Starts per hour max. 0.92 82.2 % 0.152 lb ft2 30 Power factor -3/4Load Motor efficiency -3/4Load Starting current, direct starting 0.90 84.0 % 31 A Power factor -1/2Load Motor efficiency -1/2Load Starting current, star -delta 0.84 83.8% 10.3A Project Created by Dan Joyce Block Created on 1/27/2023 Last update 1/27/2023 Program version D---dd User gr-p(s) 66.0- 10252022(Wild 36) 1520231107AIP1 Xylem:USA-INT NP 3085 SH 3-Adaptive 256 Performance curve FLYGT Duty point a xylem brand Flow Head 172 US g.p.m. 41.8 ft Curves according to: Water, purXater, pure [100%],39.2 °F,62.42 Ib/ft3,1.6891E-5 ft2/s [ftl Head 2 , 1 80 76 72 68 64 60 5 52 48 44 41-8 ft 40 54.5 0 36 32 — -- 20 1 _ _... 12 i.. 256116mm 8- 4- 0 [%] Efficiency 54.1 50 Overall Efficiency 45 44.8 % 40 35 30 25 256116mm 20 256116mm 15 10 5 0 [hFl Power input P1 4.07 h 256116mm(P1) 3.5 a po 256 116mm (P2) 3.37 h 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 NPSHR-values 256116mm 2 24 22 20 18 17.5 ft .m. 16 172 US 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 320 [US g.p.m.] Curve: ISO 9906 Dan Joyce Created on 1/27/2023 Last update 1/27/2023 Rogramversion Dab version Usergroup(s) 66.0- 10959022(Eb Id 36) 1W0231107MM Xyl—UM-INT NP 3085 SH 3-Adaptive 256 Duty Analysis FLYGT a xylem brand Curves according to: Water, pure [100%] ; 39.2°F; 62.42lb/ft3; 1.6891E-5ft2/s Head 2 1 [ft] 80 76 72 68 64 60 56 52 48 44 41.8 ft 40 500 36 32 28 24 20 16 12 256 1 rrm[Ri rp 1] 256 116 [Pump 1+21 8 4 345 US g.p.m. 0 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 [US g.p.m.] Operating characteristics Pumps / Flow Head Shaft power Flow Head Shaft power Hydr.eff. Spec. Energy NPSHre Systems US p.p.m. ft hp US q.p.m. ft hp kWh/US MG ft 2 / 2 104 55.4 3.32 207 55.4 6.65 43.6 % 482 17.4 1 / 2 163 43.7 3.37 163 43.7 3.37 53.4 % 312 17.4 2 / 1 172 41.8 3.37 345 41.8 6.74 54.1 % 294 17.5 1 / 1 218 31.7 3.33 218 31.7 3.33 52.4 % 230 18.7 Project Created by Dan Joyce Block Created on 1/27/2023 Last update 1/27/2023 RN,am-rsbn Dab version Usergroup(s) 66.0 - 10959022 (e Id 36) 1W0231107MM Xyl—UM-INT NP 3085 SH 3-Adaptive 256 VFD Curve FLYGT a xylem brand Curves according to: Water, pure,39.2 °F,62.42 Ib/ft3,1.6891E-5 ft2/s [ft] 80 76 Head 72 68 64 60 --A 56 52 48 44 40 36 32 28 24 20 16 12 8 4 0 [%] 40 30 20 10 0le [hp] 7.0 6.0 5.0 4.0 3.0 [ft] 26 24 22 20 18 16 350 400 450 500 600 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 550 650 16S g.p.m.] Curve: ISO 9906 Project Created by Dan Joyce Block Created on 1/27/2023 Lastupdate 1/27/2023 25611 mm[Pu 1] 25611 [Pu 1+2] Efficiency y 25 116mm Pump 1 2Pu 25 116mm Pump 1 255911 Purr�i era I Ei Iclen + + in Sha pow er 256 1 m 1 +2] (P1) 256 IT 1+2](P2) 256 116mm [Pump 1] (P1) 256 116mm[Pump 1] (P2) 256116mm[Pump1] 25611 [Pu aues 1+2] R'ogram version Dab version User groups) 66.0-10252022(Bu itl 38) 1920231107A1 PI Xylem:U S4-INT NP 3085 SH 3-Adaptive 256 VFD Analysis [ft] 80 76 72 68 64 60 56 52 48 44 40 36 32 28 24 20 16 12 8 4 FLYGT a xylem brand Curvpc arrnrdino to- WAtpr nurp r1 n0a/1 - 39J°F- 67 d?lh/ft3- 1 _6Rg1 F-5ft2/c Head i 1 7Z I N54.506 256 1 41. 256 116 [Pump 1+2] 6mm [Ri 1] g.p.m. 345 US 8 ft 0 ' 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 50 550 600 650 [US g.p.m.] Operating Characteristics Pumps/ Frequency Flow Head Shaft power Flow Head Shaft power Hydr.eff. Specific energy NPSHre Systems US g.o.m. ft hp US g.p.m. ft hp kWh/US MG ft 2 / 2 60 Hz 104 55.4 3.32 207 55.4 6.65 43.6 % 482 17.4 1 / 2 60 Hz 163 43.7 3.37 163 43.7 3.37 53.4 % 312 17.4 2 / 1 60 Hz 172 41.8 3.37 345 41.8 6.74 54.1 % 294 17.5 1 / 1 60 Hz 218 31.7 3.33 218 31.7 3.33 52.4 % 230 18.7 Project Block Created by Dan Joyce Created on 1/27/2023 Last update 1/27/2023 Rogram-rsbn Dab version Usergroup(e) 66.0 - 10959022 (e Id 36) 1W0231107MM Xylem:US4-INT NP 3085 SH 3-Adaptive 256 Dimensional drawing FLYGT a xylem brand `41s 47,B B 1� 154 s 9E I I I I 21 DE I I Qar � 1� 3 z Z rIN O 6 6 Z Z V YO It Ibs 150 8D PP M SH pK�, �a 1:20 200728 7332300 4m Project Created by Dan Joyce Block Created on 1/27/2023 Last update 1/27/2023 RNram-rsbn Dab version Usergroup(s) 66.0 - 10959022 (B Id 36) 1W0231107MM Xyl—UM-INT Hazen Appendix B-2: Fine Screen - Lakeside Rapta Micro Single Operational Unit Screens, Compacts and Dewaters in One Process Raptor® Inclined Micro Strainer Removes Solids Efficiently The Lakeside Raptor® Micro Strainer is an efficient, proven screening technology for removal of inorganic solids that can be harmful to downstream equipment in municipal and industrial wastewater applications. Ideal for small treatment facilities, the Raptor® Micro Strainer utilizes a semicircular screenings basket to capture debris, such as plastics, hygienic articles and fibers. The Raptor® Micro Strainer features, including the screw conveyor, are all stainless steel construction (304 or 316) to handle the most severe conditions. At 35'to 45' angle of inclination, the Raptor® Micro Strainer provides high removal efficiency using a perforated plate or wedge wire basket with small openings ranging from 0.04 to 0.25 inches (1 to 6 mm). A central screw conveyor with a cleaning brush removes the captured solids from the screenings basket and transports the debris for disposal. As the solids are being conveyed, they are macerated to break down large fecal matter, and then washed using a two -stage screenings wash system to return organic material back to the wastewater stream. The washed screenings are compacted and dewatered prior to being discharged, thereby reducing the volume and weight to a dry solids content of 40 percent, ultimately reducing disposal cost. Raptor® Micro Strainer Raptor® Micro Strainer with Bagger with Weather Protection Superior design and construction • All stainless steel construction resists corrosion • Combines 4 processes in one unit (screens, washes, compacts and dewaters) • Dual spray wash system provides cleaner discharge screenings • Integrated compaction zone reduces volume and weight for reduced disposal cost • Enclosed transport tube and optional bagger attachment reduce odors • Hinged support to pivot screen out of channel for maintenance • Removable bearing bars promote longer brush life without disassembling the screen • Tank -mounted screens and explosion -proof designs are available • Optional weather protection system protects to 13' F below zero (minus 25' C) Round openings are available in sizes of 0.12 inch and larger Wedge wire screens are available in bar spacing of 0.12 inch and smaller Raptor® Vertical Micro Strainer for Applications with Limited Space The Lakeside Raptor® Vertical Micro Strainer is designed specifically to fit into limited access areas such as wet wells, submersible pump stations, and underground vaults. Similar to the inclined Raptor® Micro Strainer, it combines the functions of screening, compacting and conveying into a single unit. The Raptor® Vertical Micro Strainer incorporates a shafted screw with cleaning brush attached to the flights in the basket area to convey captured material for disposal. The split basket design provides easy access to the brush assembly. The screen basket is either View of Slide Rail and Head Box Durability and performance perforated plate for wastewater applications or wedge wire for special/industrial applications. An optional slide rail system is available to allow easy removal of the screen from the wet well or vault. A quick connect flange is used to make sure the screen's head box lines up with the influent pipe connection. Raptot4 Vertical Micro Strainer with Bagger • Shafted screw for most effective conveying Raptor® Vertical Dewatering/ Micro Strainer Compaction Zone • Accessible composite bearing bars • Split screenings basket for easy service • Optional slide rail system for screen removal • Discharge chute and optional bagger • Automated controls _ Screw Conveyor Vertical applications you can rely on • Submersible pump stations and manholes • Tank -mounted packaged headworks • Package treatment systems • Industrial systems Influent Se WE Connection Slide Rail Head Box Treatment equipment and process solutions from Lakeside Equipment Corporation Lakeside offers a wide range of equipment and systems for virtually all stages of wastewater treatment from influent through final discharge. Each process and equipment item that we supply is manufactured with one goal: to reliably improve the quality of our water resources in the most cost-effective way. We have been doing just that since 1928. Screw Pumps Grit Collection Open Screw Pumps SpiraGrit Enclosed Screw Pumps Aeroductor In -Line Grit Collector Raptor® Screening Raptor® Grit Washer Fine Screen Grit Classifier Micro Strainer H-PAC® Rotating Drum Screen Septage Acceptance Plant Clarification and Filtration Septage Complete Plant Spiraflo Clarifier Complete Plant Spiravac Clarifier Multi -Rake Bar Screen Full Surface Skimming Wash Press MicroStar® Filter Screen and Trash Rakes Biological Treatment Hydronic T Series CLR Process Hydronic K Series Magna Rotor Aerators & Accessories Hydronic Multifunctional Series Sequencing Batch Reactors Hydronic H Series Package Treatment Plants Catronic Series Submersible Mixers & Recirculation Pumps Monorail Series HY-TEC Screen CO-TEC Screen RO-TEC Screen Hauled Waste Receiving Systems Raptor® Septage Acceptance Plant Raptor' Septage Complete Plant Package Headworks Systems Raptor® Complete Plant H-PAC® Biological Treatment Systems CLR Process Package Treatment Plants Sequencing Batch Reactors =LAKESIDE Tom Larsen Budgetary Proposal = • • • 630/837 5640, ext. 229 January 27, 2023 `� WV ter Puri i—tion Since 1928 J tjl@lakeside-equipment.com TO Hazen PROJECT Grassy Branch WRF EQUIPMENT UNIT CITY TOTAL Lakeside Raptor° Micro Strainer $103,200 1 $103,200 Model 12MS - 0.25 - 101 Due to the current volatility of stainless steel prices, budgetary cost of equipment may be subject to change. SPECIFICATION Unit Capacity: 1.14 mgd Maximum Headloss: 12 inches Inclination: 45 degrees Maximum Upstream Level: 20 inches Hole Diameter: 0.25 inch Nominal Basket Diameter: 10 inches Water Requirements: 15 gpm at 60 psi Transport Screw Diameter: 10 inches SCREEN AISI 304 stainless steel construction Structural support with anchorage Perforated plate screenings basket Screw conveyor with helical flights 2 hp drive unit 3-Zone wash system with solenoid valves Two (2) float switches EXCLUSIONS Grating across channel Handrail around perimeter of channel Screenings collection containers Piping, valves or fittings, unless noted otherwise Interconnecting conduit or wiring OPTIONAL ITEMS Extra screen transport tube length (per foot of extra vertical height) Explosion proof design package Weather protection system package Screenings bagger - individual or continuous type CONTROLPANEL NEMA 4X - 304 stainless steel main control panel No local control station Fusible disconnect switch with door handle Control power transformer Eaton E4 series intelligent relay controller Variable frequency drive with line reactor Selector switches Indicator lights Discharge chute Slide gates Manual bar screen Spare parts or special tools UNIT PRICE $900 $7,500 $16,900 $1,300 NOTES FOB: Chariton, Iowa Approvals: 6 to 8 weeks Freight: Freight allowed to jobsite Shipment after Approval: 22 to 28 weeks Start -Up Service: 2 days in 1 trip Weight per Screen: 1,400 Ibs Warranty: One (1) year Installation Time per Screen: 32 hours 1022 E. Devon Avenue • P.O. Box 8448 • Bartlett, Illinois 60103 phone: 630/837-5640 • fax: 630/837-5647 www.lakeside-equipment.com 8:35a 10/24/107 DXF » A» 3/4" NPT WATER SUPPLY FOR SPRAY WASH w/LOCAL SHUT-OFF VALVE - BY OTHERS i FLOW CD — — EMERGENCY BYPASS CHANNEL EMERGENCY BYPASS GATE "A" Y ENGINEER MANUAL BAR SCREEN PI AN Uh 51KAIGH I CHANNEL 12MS PART No A B C D E E G H STD -101 8'-5 1/2" 12'-4 1 /4" 7'-7 1 /4" 5-11 1 /2" 10'-2 3/4" 16'-7 1 /2" 7'-2 1 /2" 9'-3 5/8" SECTION "A -A" WASH WATER SOLENOID VALVES LOCAL NEMA 4/7/9 CONTROL STATION DUAL FLOAT SWITCHES TRANSPORT TUBE HEATER (OPTIONAL) DRIVE MOTOR I CONTROL INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM ALL CONDUIT AND WIRE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN CONTROL PANEL AND SCREEN COMPONENTS BY OTHERS. EMERGENCY BYPASS GATE TOP ELEV. 2" ABOVE MAX. W.L. NOTES: 1) WHEN HEAT SYSTEM IS TO BE SUPPLIED, CHANNEL WIDTH TO BE 24" IF CHANNEL DEPTH IS GREATER THAN 3'-6". 2) CONTACT LAKESIDE FOR ANY ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS OR QUESTIONS. 3) KEEP TOP OF CENTER CHANNEL WALL AS LOW AS POSSIBLE TO ALLOW EASE OF CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE. 4) WATER SUPPLY LINES AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO BE FLEXIBLE or QUICK DISCONNECT TYPE TO ALLOW UNIT TO PIVOT OUT OF CHANNEL. 5) BE SURE UPSTREAM PIPING IS NOT SURCHARGED AT MAX. W.L. 6) FOR PROPER APPLICATION OF THIS PRODUCT REFER TO RMI-95, LAKESIDE SCREEN GENERAL DESIGN NOTES. ,k\ /tMT WM-OM MVM BARRACK 9-27-07 s/x1c I ILAKESIDE DR. R.D. DATE3-1-95 RAPTOR'S QRDASED TO CURRENT STANDARD 112-18-06 G.F. SNn)ER cI. — 2501 2" MICRO STRAINER D-51152-S rK REVISIONS DATC DR. NKD. REVISIONS DATC DR. NKD. REVISIONS DATE DR. REVISIONS DATC DR. EQUIPMENT CORPORATION Cl�. 4-16-95 Hazen Appendix B-3: Package Treatment Plant Systems Pro -Water NOTE: CIRCULAR MECHANICAL CLARIFIER TO INCLUDE: 1, PAINTED MILD STEEL 4-INCH SLUDGE DRAW -OFF THREADED COUPLING CONNECTION 2. PAINTED MILD STEEL 3-INCH FLANGED SKIMMER CONNECTION 3. PAINTED MILD STEEL 8-INCH FLANGE INLET PIPE 4. PAINTED MILD STEEL 8-INCH FLANGED OUTLET PIPE 5. TWO (2) RAKE ARM ASSEMBLIES HOT DIPPED GALVANIZED 6. ONE (1) SKIMMER ARM ASSEMBLY HOT DIPPED GALVANIZED 7. ONE (1) SCUM COLLECTION BOX HOT DIPPED GALVANIZED 8. ONE (1) 4" CENTER SHAFT WITH 60" STILLING WELL STAINLESS STEEL 9. PAINTED STEEL BRIDGES WITH HOT DIPPED GALVANIZED BAR GRATING AND 1 4 INCH 2 LINE HANDRAIL WITH TOE PLATE 10. ONE SIDED 90 DEGREE SAW -TOOTH ALUMINUM WEIR PLATE, WEIRS 1 4 " DEEP 6 INCHES ON CENTER 24 11. FULL CIRCUMFERENCE BAFFLE WALL HOT DIPPED GALVANIZED COATING PREPARATION ON ALL A36 MILD STEEL BY: SANDBLAST SSPC-10 INTERIOR SURFACES SANDBLAST SSPC-6 EXTERIOR SURFACES COAT: TNEMEC N69 HI -BUILD EPDXYLINE 12-16 MILS DFT BASE COLORS ROTATING EQUIPMENT TO INCLUDE: WINSMITH GEAR DRIVE WITH SUPPORTING COMPONENTS TORQUE LIMITING MECHANISM BY SHEAR PIN BALDOR ELECTRIC MOTOR NEMA 4X CONTROL PANEL 24 CM-70 70 000 G P D 23,100 GALLON FLOW EQUALIZATION 11,000 GALLON SLUDGE DIGESTER 70,000 GALLON EXTENDED AERATION PLAN VIEW CM-120 1201000 G P D 28'0" 19,000 GALLON SLUDGE DIGESTER 8'10" 4'3" 120,000 GALLON EXTENDED AERATION 39'-1" 26' 0" 23,100 GALLON 70,000 GALLON PLAN VEW FLOW EQUALIZATION 11,000 GALLON EXTENDED AERATION SLUDGE DIGESTER A, PLAN VIW 1 2' 6" 0 SLUDGE AIRLIFT RETURI 14'-0" 8" ELEVATION 14'-0" 4'0" 3'-9 3'-6" 2 CONTR DRIVE UNIT PANEL WEIR TROUGH _ 1 > - 2 „ 2' O"di i -2" IGE TURN SKIMMERARM INVERT OFB PIPE. - WATER LE 8"0 OUTLET SCUM TROUGH Nil TROUGH 3.0 SCUM PIPE -CLARIFIER INLET PIPE I SCUM BAFFLE STILLING WELL ADJUSTMENT RODS RAKE ARMS SLUDGE BASIN W. L. CROSS-SECTION 9'-6„ TVDIrAI 1 ELEVATION SIDE STIFFENE BOTTOM STIFFENER 12'-0" 12'-0" 2 CONTR DRIVE UNIT PANEL 2'O" - 2" T T/ AGE ruRN WEIR TROUGH SKIMMER ARM WATER LEVEL 6"0 OUTLET SCUMTROUGH WEIR TROUGH 3 -0 SCUM PIPE e "O CLARIFIER INLET PIPE a SCUM BAFFLE STILLING WELL ADJUSTMENT RODS RAKE ARMS SLUDGE BASIN 8' 1 ELEVATION NOTE CONCEPT FOR TWO DIFFERENT FLOW SCENARIOS: 70,000 GALLONS PER DAY (GPD) 120,000 GALLONS PER DAY (GPD) LOOK AT: 70,000 GPD C-MODEL INCLUDE FLOW EQUALIZATION CHAMBER (23,100 GAL) SLUDGE DIGESTER (11,000 GAL) DUALIZED AERATION CHAMBER (70,000 GAL / 35,000 GAL PER TRAIN) TWO (2) CIRCULAR MECHANICAL CLARIFIER (19,670 GAL) 70,000 GPD FIELD ERECT INCLUDE: FLOW EQUALIZATION (23,100 GAL) SLUDGE DIGESTER (11,000 GAL) DUALIZED AERATION CHAMBER (70,000 GAL / 35,000 GAL PER TRAIN) TWO (2) CIRCULAR MECHANICAL CLARIFIER (26,580 GAL) 120,000 GPD C-MODEL SLUDGE DIGESTER (19,000 GAL) DUALIZED AERATION CHAMBER (120,000 GALLON / 60,000 GAL PER TRAIN) TWO (2) CIRCULAR MECHANICAL CLARIFIER (32,285 GALLONS) 120,000 GPD FIELD ERECT SLUDGE DIGESTER (19,000 GAL) DUALIZED AERATION CHAMBER (120,000 GAL / 60,000 GAL PER TRAIN) CIRCULAR MECHANICAL CLARIFIER (34,538 GAL) EACH MODEL WILL INCLUDE THE BASIC COMPONENTS: 1. RAS / WAS 4-INCH SLUDGE PIPE ASSEMBLY WITH DIVERSION VALVES 4 INCH LINES FOR AIR-LIFT ON RISER PIPE 2. SKIMMER / SCUM 3-INCH PIPE ASSEMBLY WITH NO VALVES 4 INCH LINES FOR AIR-LIFT ON RISER PIPE 3. STAINLESS FLOW CONTROL BOX WITH 1-INCH BAR SCREEN AND TWO 8-INCH DRAINS FOR DUALIZED FLOW, WHERE FLOW EQUALIZATION TANK IS APPLIED 4. ONE (1) FLANGED INLET STUB 8-INCH 5. FLOW EQUALIZATION PUMP RISER PIPES WITH GUIDE RAILS, WHERE FLOW EQUALIZATION IS APPLIED 6. TWO (2) EMERGENCY OVERFLOW BY-PASS PIPES 8-INCH 7. TWO (2) DECANT ASSEMBLIES 3-INCH 8. OUTLET BAFFLE AERATION BASIN TO CLARIFIER 9. DIFFUSER DROP ASSEMBLIES 1 4 INCH STAINLESS STEEL PLACED EVERY 6-FEET IN AERATION BASINS ONE ROW PER BASIN (2 BASINS PER TREATMENT PLANT) 10. EACH PLANT TO HAVE 6-INCH STAINLESS STEEL AIR HEADER PER AERATION TRAIN WITH EXTENSION TO SLUDGE DIGESTER AND STUB OUT FOR GROUND MOUNTED BLOWERS 11. EACH PLANT TO HAVE 3-INCH STAINLESS AIR HEADER PER FLOW EQUALIZATION TANK WITH STUB OUT FOR GROUND MOUNTED BLOWERS 12. EMERGENCY AIR BY-PASS LINE ONE PER PLANT, FLOW EQUALIZATION TO SLUDGE DIGESTER, WITH VALVES. 13. ACCESS BRIDGE WITH HOT DIPPED GALVANIZED GRATING 3-FEET WIDE WITH 2-LINE 1 4 INCH HOT DIPPED GALVANIZED HANDRAIL WITH TOE PLATE 14. EACH PLANT TO HAVE ONE HOT DIPPED GALVANIZED STAIR FOR ACCESS 1 2'- 6* 0 SLUDGE AIRLIFT RETURI FM- 120 120,000 G P D 120,000 GALLON 19,000 GALLON EXTENDED AERATION SLUDGE DIGESTER PLAN VIEW Pro -Water Systems, Inc, Process Equipment for Waste Water Treatment Pro -Water Model and Flow: 70K & 120K Concept Date: February 9, 2023 Scale: 3/ 16" = 1' DRAWING: CONCEPT PLAN Pro -Water Plant Serves: Pro -Water Plant Location: GRASSY BRANCH Pro -Water Representative: GARRY HAGER Dimensions: A: AS SHOWN B: C: D: E: H: L: M: Q: S: Plant Length: NOTE: VALVE PIPING PLACED FOR ACCESSIBILITY. A36 MILD STEEL SHALL BE SSPC-SP10 ALL INTERIOR SURFACES SSPC-SP6 ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES TWO COAT SYSTEM TNEMEC N69 12-16 FINAL DFT SOLID PIGMENTED COLORS ONLY 14'-0 IM ELEVATION -0 CONCEPT DRAWING FOR INITIAL PRICING ONLY Hazen Appendix B-4: Process Aeration Blowers — Aerzen AERZEN USA CORPORATION 108 Independence Way Coatesville, PA 19320 Tel. (610) 380-0244 ♦ Fax. (610) 380-0278 AERZEN Reference Number: ENV-355074.0 Re: Grassy Branch WRF To: Zachary Kemak Firm - Hazen and Sawyer email - Zkemak@hazenandsawyer.com nhnna - 704-941-6044 AERZEN Representative Info: Name - Shane Eckley e-mail - seckley@ew2.net phone - (704) 996-0894 OAERZEN AERZEN Proposal Prepared By: Name - James Marx email - james.marx@aerzen.com phone - (484) 798-7619 AERZEN Regional Manager: Name - Lukas Massier e-mail - lukas.massier@aerzen.com phone - (470) 716 4874 22-Mar-23 Grassy Branch Scenario 1 Blowers Model: GM 10 S DN 80 Performance Data: Design Design Min Min Intake volume, handled at intake condition cfm 336 112 45 Volume handled at normal condition scfm 300 100 40 Mass flow Ib/h 1,382 463 187 Density at inlet conditions Ib/cf 0.068 0.068 0.068 Relative humidity 4) 65% 65% 65% Intake pressure (abs.) psia 14.4 14.4 14.4 Outlet pressure (abs.) psia 19.9 19.9 19.9 Discharge pressure psig 5.5 5.5 5.5 Intake temperature °F 100 100 100 Discharge temperature °F 172 192 239 Main rotor speed rpm 4,004 1,718 1,036 Power consumption at coupling bHp 12 4 3 % of maximum % 83% 36% 22% Motor Rating HP 15 Motor Speed rpm 3,600 1,515 914 Full load motor efficiency % 91.0% Motor frame 254T Tolerance on flow & power ± 5 % Sound pressure level w/o enclosure dB(A) 88 `Measured in free field at 3ft. distance from the outline of the unit Sound pressure level w/ enclosure dB(A) 67 'does not include system piping noise (tol. ± 2 dB(A)). Weights & Dimensions: Discharge connection ANSI Flange Y Blower torso weight lbs. 760 Blower motor weight lbs. 236 Blower pkg weight lbs. 996 Envelope dim.* L x W x H in. 45 x 37 x 51 Cooling Fan shaft driven * non binding dimensions includes, inlet filter silencer, relief valve, check valve, and flex connector AERZEN USA CORPORATION 108 Independence Way AERZEN Coatesville, PA 19320 Tel. (610) 380-0244 ♦ Fax. (610) 380-0278 GM10SDN80 Aerzen Generation 5 Delta Blower Package consists of the following components, assembled in our factory. Aerzen Rotary Lobe Blower GM Series • Narrow V-belt drive • V-belt drive guard • First fill of Delta Lube 06 oil • Service Accessories • Inlet filter -silencer, G4 per EN 779 (equivalent to MERV 7) • Discharge Silencer, Reactive type, integrated with base frame • Spring loaded pressure relief valve(s), sized for full flow • Set of vibration isolating mounts • Discharge manifold with externally accessible integrated check valve • Hinged motor support as automatic belt tensioning device • Sound enclosure, galvanized steel, fire retardant HDP foam construction • 3" ANSI Flanged discharge connection • Simplified ISO-1217, Annex B test report(s) • Submittal data, hard copy • O&M manual, hard copy • Factory set PRV to 10.9 psig • Blower Warranty 24/30 • Domestic packaging Drive motor • Motor 15 HP, 2-pole, NEMA, TEFC, 208-230/460 V / 60 Hz, NEMA Premium Efficiency,254T • Motor thermostats, one per phase @ 155 deg C • Motor shaft grounding ring • Motor Warranty 3-Yr Motor Instrumentation and Controls • 4 in. Encl. P1, P2, T2 Gauges & T2 Switch Spare Parts (per unit) • Set of 3 spare air filter(s) • Set of 3 spare belt set(s) • Set of 2 Delta Lube 06 - 1 gallon(s) Start Up & Services • 1 trip(s), 2 day(s) total installation, startup, & training Freight • Freight to jobsite AERZEN USA CORPORATION 108 Independence Way Coatesville, PA 19320 Tel. (610) 380-0244 ♦ Fax. (610) 380-0278 Pricing AERZEN Quantity: 3 Description Price Total 7 Quantity (3) Aerzen Blower package as described above c/o: Shane Eckley Price does not include any tax or VAT. Delivery Terms: CIP Aerzen USA Coateville, PA General Terms: This offer is subject to Aerzen Standard Terms and Conditions (AMUSA.08.22.001) Payment Terms: Net 30 days, 20% of order value from date of accepted purchase order. 30% of order value upon release for production for material procurement. 50% of order value from date of readiness to ship. Submittals: 4-6 weeks after receipt of purchase order Delivery Time: presently approximately 20 weeks after technical release by customer. Warranty: 24 months after start up, 30 months after delivery, whichever comes first. `Maintenance must be performed per the Instruction Manual using Aerzen spare parts. *Equipment not manufactured by Aerzen will carry the manufacturer's standard warranty. Quote Validity: All prices and lead times quoted are valid for 30 days from the date stated on the quotation. AERZEN USA CORPORATION 108 Independence Way Coatesville, PA 19320 Tel. (610) 380-0244 ♦ Fax. (610) 380-0278 AERZEN Reference Number: ENV-355074.0 Re: Grassy Branch WRF To: Zachary Kemak Firm - Hazen and Sawyer email - Zkemak@hazenandsawyer.com nhnna - 704-941-6044 AERZEN Representative Info: Name - Shane Eckley e-mail - seckley@ew2.net phone - (704) 996-0894 OAERZEN AERZEN Proposal Prepared By: Name - James Marx email - james.marx@aerzen.com phone - (484) 798-7619 AERZEN Regional Manager: Name - Lukas Massier e-mail - lukas.massier@aerzen.com phone - (470) 716 4874 Grassy Branch Scenario 2 Aeration Blowers Model: GM 7 L DN 80 22-Mar-23 Performance Data: Design Design Min min Intake volume, handled at intake condition cfm 196 65 30 Volume handled at normal condition scfm 175 58 27 Mass flow Ib/h 809 269 126 Density at inlet conditions Ib/cf 0.068 0.068 0.068 Relative humidity 4) 65% 65% 65% Intake pressure (abs.) psia 14.4 14.4 14.4 Outlet pressure (abs.) psia 19.9 19.9 19.9 Discharge pressure psig 5.5 5.5 5.5 Intake temperature °F 100 100 100 Discharge temperature °F 180 214 273 Main rotor speed rpm 3,465 1,658 1,181 Power consumption at coupling bHp 7 3 2 % of maximum % 72% 35% 25% Motor Rating HP 10 Motor Speed rpm 3,600 1,682 1,198 Full load motor efficiency % 90.2% Motor frame 215T Tolerance on flow & power ± 5 % Sound pressure level w/o enclosure dB(A) 87 `Measured in free field at 3ft. distance from the outline of the unit Sound pressure level w/ enclosure dB(A) 71 'does not include system piping noise (tol. ± 2 dB(A)). Weights & Dimensions: Discharge connection ANSI Flange Y Blower torso weight lbs. 695 Blower motor weight lbs. 163 Blower pkg weight lbs. 858 Envelope dim.* L x W x H in. 45 x 37 x 51 Cooling Fan shaft driven * non binding dimensions includes, inlet filter silencer, relief valve, check valve, and flex connector AERZEN USA CORPORATION 108 Independence Way AERZEN Coatesville, PA 19320 Tel. (610) 380-0244 ♦ Fax. (610) 380-0278 GM7LDN80 Aerzen Generation 5 Delta Blower Package consists of the following components, assembled in our factory. Aerzen Rotary Lobe Blower GM Series • Narrow V-belt drive • V-belt drive guard • First fill of Delta Lube 06 oil • Service Accessories • Inlet filter -silencer, G4 per EN 779 (equivalent to MERV 7) • Discharge Silencer, Reactive type, integrated with base frame • Spring loaded pressure relief valve(s), sized for full flow • Set of vibration isolating mounts • Discharge manifold with externally accessible integrated check valve • Hinged motor support as automatic belt tensioning device • Sound enclosure, galvanized steel, fire retardant HDP foam construction • 3" ANSI Flanged discharge connection • Simplified ISO-1217, Annex B test report(s) • Submittal data, hard copy • O&M manual, hard copy • Factory set PRV to 10.9 psig • Blower Warranty 24/30 • Domestic packaging Drive motor • Motor 10 HP, 2-pole, NEMA, TEFC, 208-230/460 V / 60 Hz, NEMA Premium Efficiency,215T • Motor thermostats, one per phase @ 155 deg C • Motor shaft grounding ring • Motor Warranty 3-Yr Motor Instrumentation and Controls • 4 in. Encl. P1, P2, T2 Gauges & T2 Switch Spare Parts (per unit) • Set of 3 spare air filter(s) • Set of 3 spare belt set(s) • Set of 1 Delta Lube 06 - 1 gallon(s) Start Up & Services • 1 trip(s), 2 day(s) total installation, startup, & training Freight • Freight to jobsite AERZEN USA CORPORATION 108 Independence Way Coatesville, PA 19320 Tel. (610) 380-0244 ♦ Fax. (610) 380-0278 Pricing AERZEN Quantity: 3 Description Price Total 7 Quantity (3) Aerzen Blower package as described above c/o: Shane Eckley Price does not include any tax or VAT. Delivery Terms: CIP Aerzen USA Coateville, PA General Terms: This offer is subject to Aerzen Standard Terms and Conditions (AMUSA.08.22.001) Payment Terms: Net 30 days, 20% of order value from date of accepted purchase order. 30% of order value upon release for production for material procurement. 50% of order value from date of readiness to ship. Submittals: 4-6 weeks after receipt of purchase order Delivery Time: presently approximately 20 weeks after technical release by customer. Warranty: 24 months after start up, 30 months after delivery, whichever comes first. `Maintenance must be performed per the Instruction Manual using Aerzen spare parts. *Equipment not manufactured by Aerzen will carry the manufacturer's standard warranty. Quote Validity: All prices and lead times quoted are valid for 30 days from the date stated on the quotation. AERZEN USA CORPORATION 108 Independence Way Coatesville, PA 19320 Tel. (610) 380-0244 ♦ Fax. (610) 380-0278 AERZEN Reference Number: ENV-355074.0 Re: Grassy Branch WRF To: Zachary Kemak Firm - Hazen and Sawyer email - Zkemak@hazenandsawyer.com nhnna- 704-941-6044 AERZEN Representative Info: Name - Shane Eckley e-mail - seckley@ew2.net phone- (704)996-0894 OAERZEN 22-Mar-23 AERZEN Proposal Prepared By: Name - James Marx email - james.marx@aerzen.com phone - (484) 798-7619 AERZEN Regional Manager: Name - Lukas Massier e-mail - lukas.massier@aerzen.com phone - (470) 716 4874 Grassy Branch Scenario 2 EQ Blowers Model: GM 3 S DN 50 Performance Data: Design Intake volume, handled at intake condition cfm 90 Volume handled at normal condition scfm 80 Mass flow Ib/h 370 Density at inlet conditions Ib/cf 0.068 Relative humidity 4) 65% Intake pressure (abs.) psia 14.4 Outlet pressure (abs.) psia 19.9 Discharge pressure psig 5.5 Intake temperature °F 100 Discharge temperature °F 183 Main rotor speed rpm 3,394 Power consumption at coupling bHp 3 % of maximum % 71 % Motor Rating HP 5 Motor Speed rpm 3,600 Full load motor efficiency % 88.5% Motor frame 184T Tolerance on flow & power ± 5 % Sound pressure level w/o enclosure dB(A) 90 Sound pressure level w/ enclosure dB(A) 63 Min 17 15 71 0.068 65% 14.4 19.9 5.5 100 277 1,336 1 28% 1,382 *Measured in free field at 3ft. distance from the outline of the unit *does not include system piping noise (tol. ± 2 dB(A)). Weights & Dimensions: Discharge connection ANSI Flange Y Blower torso weight lbs. 415 Blower motor weight lbs. 100 Blower pkg weight lbs. 515 Envelope dim.* L x W x H in. 32 x 32 x 42 Cooling Fan shaft driven * non binding dimensions includes, inlet filter silencer, relief valve, check valve, and flex connector AERZEN USA CORPORATION 108 Independence Way AERZEN Coatesville, PA 19320 Tel. (610) 380-0244 ♦ Fax. (610) 380-0278 GM3SDN50 Aerzen Generation 5 Delta Blower Package consists of the following components, assembled in our factory. Aerzen Rotary Lobe Blower GM Series • Narrow V-belt drive • V-belt drive guard • First fill of Delta Lube 06 oil • Service Accessories • Inlet filter -silencer, G4 per EN 779 (equivalent to MERV 7) • Discharge Silencer, Reactive type, integrated with base frame • Spring loaded pressure relief valve(s), sized for full flow • Set of vibration isolating mounts • Discharge manifold with externally accessible integrated check valve • Hinged motor support as automatic belt tensioning device • Sound enclosure, galvanized steel, fire retardant HDP foam construction • 3" ANSI Flanged discharge connection • Simplified ISO-1217, Annex B test report(s) • Submittal data, hard copy • O&M manual, hard copy • Factory set PRV to 10.9 psig • Blower Warranty 24/30 • Domestic packaging Drive motor • Motor 5 HP, 2-pole, NEMA, TEFC, 208-230/460 V / 60 Hz, NEMA Premium Efficiency,184T • Motor thermostats, one per phase @ 155 deg C • Motor shaft grounding ring • Motor Warranty 3-Yr Motor Instrumentation and Controls • 2.5 in. Encl. P1, P2 Gauges Spare Parts (per unit) • Set of 33 spare air filter(s) • Set of 3 spare belt set(s) • Set of 1 Delta Lube 06 - 1 gallon(s) Start Up & Services • 1 trip(s), 2 day(s) total installation, startup, & training Freight • Freight to jobsite AERZEN USA CORPORATION 108 Independence Way Coatesville, PA 19320 Tel. (610) 380-0244 ♦ Fax. (610) 380-0278 Pricing AERZEN Quantity: 3 Description Price Total 7 Quantity (3) Aerzen Blower package as described above c/o: Shane Eckley Price does not include any tax or VAT. Delivery Terms: CIP Aerzen USA Coateville, PA General Terms: This offer is subject to Aerzen Standard Terms and Conditions (AMUSA.08.22.001) Payment Terms: Net 30 days, 20% of order value from date of accepted purchase order. 30% of order value upon release for production for material procurement. 50% of order value from date of readiness to ship. Submittals: 4-6 weeks after receipt of purchase order Delivery Time: presently approximately 20 weeks after technical release by customer. Warranty: 24 months after start up, 30 months after delivery, whichever comes first. `Maintenance must be performed per the Instruction Manual using Aerzen spare parts. *Equipment not manufactured by Aerzen will carry the manufacturer's standard warranty. Quote Validity: All prices and lead times quoted are valid for 30 days from the date stated on the quotation. AERZEN USA CORPORATION 108 Independence Way AERZEN Coatesville, PA 19320 Tel. (610) 380-0244 ♦ Fax. (610) 380-0278 Aerzen USA Corp Terms and Conditions of Sale New Equipment Packages AERZEN USA CORP (hereinafter called "Seller') agrees to sell equipment (hereinafter called the "Goods") to the Purchaser (hereinafter called the "Buyer") on the following terms and conditions of sale. Any alteration of these terms and conditions shall have no force or effect unless agreed to in writing by an officer of Seller or such other authorized signatory of Seller as designated in writing by Seller. The terms and conditions as set forth herein and our quotation or as modified by written agreement shall constitute the entire agreement (hereinafter called the "Agreement") between Seller and Buyer. A failure by either party to enforce any rights under this Agreement shall not be deemed to constitute a waiver of those or any other rights under this Agreement. These Terms and Conditions of Sale shall be deemed accepted by Buyer upon Seller's receipt of Purchase Order from Buyer. No condition stated by Buyer shall be binding upon Seller if in conflict with, inconsistent with, or in addition to the Terms and Conditions of Sale, unless expressly accepted in a writing signed by Seller. In the event of conflict or differences in the terms or conditions of Buyer's Purchase Order and the Terms and Conditions of Sale herein, the Terms and Conditions of Sale shall govern. 1. ORDERS: All orders are subject to acceptance and approval by Seller's credit department and are not binding until and unless so approved and accepted. Written acknowledgement of an order shall constitute acceptance and will thereby be a binding contract which cannot be modified or cancelled by Buyer without written consent of Seller. 2. PRICES AND PAYMENTS: All prices are quoted and payable in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted. Quoted prices shall remain valid for thirty days unless written communication is received by Seller prior to such time. Seller reserves the right to restrict or modify the terms of payment or to require payment prior to shipment if, in Seller's opinion, the Buyer's financial condition or other circumstances do not warrant shipment on the terms originally specified in the Agreement. Unless expressly agreed to in writing on a specific contract or order, pending satisfactory credit review, Seller standard payment terms are: (a) For orders under $100,000 the payment terms shall be Net 30 days from date of shipment, with no retainage held. (b) For orders over $100,000 the following terms shall apply, assuming satisfactory credit review: 20 % of order value from date of accepted purchase order. 30 % of order value upon release for production for material procurement. 50 % of order value at readiness to ship. (c) All invoices are to be paid Net 30 days. (d) In those cases where progress payments are required, all work on the order will cease if payment is not received in accordance with the payment schedule. (a) Payment retention will not be allowed. In the instance where an invoice is disputed, all undisputed portions remain payable within Net 30 days terms. (f) Interest at the rate of one and one-half percent (1 %%) per month or at the highest rate allowed by law, whichever is less, shall be charged to all overdue accounts. Buyer will reimburse Seller for all costs and expenses (including attorney's fees and the costs of bringing any action) incurred in collecting any amounts past due. 3. TAXES: The prices quoted do not include any taxes. Any sales tax, use tax, excise tax, goods, and service tax (GST), value added tax (VAT), customs tax, or other tax of any nature whatsoever imposed by any government authority on the transaction between Seller and Buyer (plus interest and penalties thereon, if any) shall be paid by the Buyer in addition to the prices quoted and invoiced. In the event that Seller is required to pay any such taxes, Buyer shall reimburse Seller on demand. At the time of an order, Buyer shall provide Seller with any tax exemption certificates or other documents acceptable to the taxing or customs authorities. 4. LIABILITY: Seller's liability with respect to the Goods sold hereunder shall be limited to the warranty provided in Section 10 of these Terms and Conditions and shall be limited to the contract price. In no event shall Seller be liable for special, indirect, incidental, consequential or punitive damages, or expenses incurred by Buyer, Buyer's customers or any third party, whether arising from breach of contract, warranty, negligence, strict liability in tort or other theories of law or equity, including, but not limited to, liquidated damages, loss of profits or revenue, loss of use, cost of capital, cost of substitutes, downtime, service interruption, or any other type of economic loss. 5. SHIPPING OR SERVICE DATE: Shipping or service dates are estimates and not a guarantee of a particular day of shipment or service. Seller shall not be liable in any way for any default or delay in shipping or service due to contingencies beyond its control which prevent or interfere with Seller making delivery or providing service on the date specified, including, but not limited to, war, restraints affecting shipping, delivery of materials or credit as a result of war or war restrictions, non -arrival, delay or failure to procure materials as a result of war or war restrictions, rationing of fuel, strikes, lockouts, fires, bombings, terrorism, accidents, floods, droughts, cyber-attacks, and any other contingency affecting Seller, its suppliers, or subcontractors: and Seller shall have the right to cancel a contract of sale or to extend the shipping or service date in the event that one or more of such contingencies prevents or delays shipment or service. 6. DELIVERY: a. Title and Risk of Loss: All products will be delivered EXW Aerzen, Coatesville, PA unless otherwise agreed by both parties in writing. In no event shall Seller be liable for any delay in delivery or assume any liability in connection with shipment, nor shall the carrier be deemed an agent of Seller. b. Acceptance of Products: Buyer shall inspect all products promptly upon receipt. All claims by Buyer, except only those provided for under Warranty clauses, which are not asserted in writing by Buyer within five (5) days of receipt are waived. c. Delays by Buyer: In the event that Goods cannot be shipped to Buyer when ready due to any cause not attributable to Seller, upon notice to Buyer, Seller may ship such Goods to storage. If such Goods are placed in storage, including storage at the facility where manufactured, the following conditions shall apply: (i) all risk of loss or damage shall thereupon pass to Buyer; (ii) title shall transfer to Buyer; (iii) any amounts otherwise payable to Seller upon delivery shall be payable upon presentation of Seller's invoice; (iv) the Goods shall be deemed as shipped and the warranty time period shall commence; (v) all expenses incurred by Seller, such as preparation for and placement into storage, handling, inspection, preservation, insurance, storage and removal charges, and any taxes shall be payable by Buyer; and (vi) when conditions permit and upon payment of all amounts due hereunder, Seller shall resume delivery of Goods to the originally agreed point of delivery. d. Delays in Inspection: In the event that Goods cannot be shipped to Buyer when ready due to delay of Buyer's in -person inspection, upon notice to Buyer, such delay shall constitute a waiver of Buyer's rights of in -person inspection and rejection and an acceptance by Buyer of an inspection report, as determined and compiled at Seller's sole discretion. Such acceptance shall be in addition to the remedies for Delays by Buyer outlined herein. e. Partial Shipment: Partial shipment of an order will not be made without Buyer's knowledge or consent. In the event a complete shipment cannot be made by the required date, Buyer will be promptly notified. If partial shipment with Buyers approval is made, excess freight charges, if any, will be billed to the Buyer. 7. CANCELLATION, POSTPONEMENT OR CHANGE ORDERS: Orders are not subject to Buyer's cancellation, postponement, or change in specifications, shipping schedules, or other conditions originally agreed upon without Seller's written consent and then only upon agreement to compensate Seller for any or all losses caused by such cancellation, postponement, or changes. Cancellation charges of between twenty percent (20%) and one hundred percent (100%) of the total price of the contract will be invoiced, as determined at Seller's sole discretion, depending on the status of completion plus Seller's non -recoverable costs attributed to the Buyers order. If Seller's manufacturing is delayed or postponed by Buyer, Seller shall be entitled to an equitable price adjustment. If Buyer delay extends for more than ninety (90) days and the parties have not agreed upon a revised basis for continuing the work at the end of the delay, including adjustment of the price, then upon written notice, Seller may terminate the order whereupon Buyer shall promptly pay Seller its cancellation charges as described herein. Seller may terminate the Agreement without liability to Buyer if (i) Buyer shall materially breach any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement and shall fail to cure such material breach within five (5) days after written notice from Seller; or (ii) Buyer shall become insolvent; or (iii) a petition under the Bankruptcy Act or any other insolvency law shall be filed by or against Buyer; or (iv) Buyer shall make assignment for the benefit of creditors; or (v) Buyer shall fail to make timely payment of any obligation owed by it to Seller; or (vi) in the event Seller reasonably believes that Buyer is unable to make full and prompt payment as required hereunder. Buyer agrees that it shall, no later than thirty (30) days following the effective date of termination of this Agreement, pay all monies owed to Seller at the time of any such termination regardless of any terms of payment that may have otherwise been granted to Buyer by Seller. Seller shall not by reason of its termination of this Agreement in accordance with the terms hereof, be liable to Buyer for compensation or reimbursement of any damages on account of loss of profits or prospective profits on anticipated sales, or on commitments in connection with the business or goodwill of Buyer or otherwise or for direct, indirect, punitive, special, consequential, or liquidated damages. 8. LIMITED WARRANTY: Unless otherwise stated in Seller's quotation, Seller warrants the products and parts that it manufactures will be free from defect in materials and workmanship for twenty-four (24) months from the date of start-up, but not to exceed thirty (30) months from the date of readiness to ship. Performance warranties (if any) are limited to those specifically included in Seller's proposal and identified as such. Goods (including accessories, components, and parts thereof) furnished by Seller but manufactured by others is not warranted by Seller and such Goods shall carry the warranty (if any) which the manufacturer has conveyed to Seller to the extent it can be passed on to the Buyer. Seller shall, upon prompt written notice by the Buyer, correct such non -conformities, at Seller's option, by either repair or replacement. All such defective Goods shall follow the RMA policy set forth in clause 10. and be sent at Buyer's expense directly to Seller's headquarters located at 108 Independence Way, Coatesville, PA, USA, 19320 or an Authorized Service Center. Shipment of repaired or replacement Goods will be at Seller's expense. Seller warrants any Goods repaired or replaced pursuant to the above warranty to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the longer of: (a) a period of ninety (90) days after the start-up of such repaired or replaced Goods or (b) the period remaining on the warranty. Goods must be maintained per Seller's Operations and Maintenance manual, including proper maintenance documentation, for the warranty to remain valid. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER WRITTEN, ORAL, OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF DCO C(1D��A�I(`C \ ADD(`LJA\ITADII — 1D CITAICCC C D A DAD-1 11 AD DI IDD— \I/l DCDDCCCAITATI/l AI h(1 1-71ll AI nD—ADDAK— 1­1 1 InIKIn DI 17 K-71 IRIITCII — AERZEN USA CORPORATION 108 Independence Way Coatesville, PA 19320 Tel. (610) 380-0244 ♦ Fax. (610) 380-0278 AERZEN STATEMENTS OF CAPACITY, SUITABILITY FOR USE, OR PERFORMANCE, WHETHER MADE BY SELLER, EMPLOYEES OR REPRESENTATIVE PERSONNEL, SHALL BE CONSIDERED TO BE A WARRANTY BY SELLER FOR ANY PURPOSE OR GIVE RISE TO ANY LIABILITY OF SELLER WHATSOEVER AND ALL SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED BY SELLER AND EXCLUDED FROM ANY CONTRACT RESULTNG OR ARISING FROM OR OTHERWISE EVIDENCED BY THIS AGREEMENT. Failure to notify Seller in writing within five (5) days of discovery of any unsatisfactory operation, improper maintenance or installation shall terminate this Warranty. The above warranties do not apply to products which are (a) repaired, modified or altered by any party other than Seller or Seller's Authorized Service Center; (b) subjected to unusual physical, thermal, or electrical stresses, corrosion or erosion, improper installation, improper grounding, improper maintenance, lack of lubrication, misuse, abuse, accident or negligence in use, improper storage, transportation or handling, or (c) considered a consumable item or an item requiring repair or replacement due to normal wear and tear. SELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS CONTRACT WHETHER SUCH LIABILITY IS IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) OR OTHERWISE, AND IN NO CASE SHALL SELLER'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE OF THE NONCONFORMING GOODS. 9. NONCONFORMING GOODS: Any rejection of nonconforming Goods must be made by the Buyer within five (5) days of delivery and Buyer must give written notice to Seller within that period. Such notice shall contain a description of the alleged non -conformity. Upon receipt of such notification, Seller will arrange for the return of the Goods, at Seller's expense, and upon confirmation of the nonconformity, Seller, at Seller's expense, will ship conforming Goods to Buyer. 10. RETURNS AND REPAIRS: When Goods are returned for repair, the Buyer must contact Seller's customer support department for shipping instructions and a Return Material Authorization (RMA). Buyer must ship product in original packaging or equivalent, with the RMA clearly marked on the outside of the package, freight prepaid. Seller shall not be responsible for any damage occurring in transit or obligated to accept products returned without RMA. Buyer bears all risk of loss or damage to the returned product until delivery at Seller's designated facility. Any return shipment received by Seller without an RMA or whose contents are not received in their original condition, may be reshipped by Seller freight collect to Buyer. The RMA supersedes any implied return authorization whether oral or in writing that does not include an RMA. 11. RETURNS FOR CREDIT: No returns for credit will be accepted unless Seller's written permission has been obtained in each case in advance, pursuant to clause 10. 12. APPLICABLE LAWS: This Agreement and the respective rights and obligations of the Buyer and Seller with regard hereto shall be governed by and construed according to the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to the principles of conflicts of law thereof. 13. NOTICE: Any and all notices or other communications or deliveries required or permitted to be provided hereunder shall be in writing and shall be sent to Aerzen USA, 108 Independence Way, Coatesville, PA, 19320 14. ASSIGNMENT: Neither party may assign or transfer this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party. 15. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: Any design specifications, manufacturing drawings, technical data or other information or materials submitted to Buyer and identified by Seller as confidential are and shall remain the exclusive property of Seller. Buyer agrees to treat such information as confidential and shall not reproduce or disclose such information without the express prior written consent of Seller. 16. WAIVER OF SUBROGATION: Buyer agrees to waive any and all subrogation rights towards Seller. 17. DATA USE: The Goods may include data monitoring services. The data received by Seller may be used by Seller and certain third -party distributors and contractors for the sole purposes of increasing overall customer service and determining claims of warrantability. Seller will use commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that Buyer's data is kept confidential. Buyer may request discontinuance of data monitoring service at any time, subject to waiver of all and any remaining warranties. Hazen Appendix B-5: Cloth Disk Filters — Kruger Hydrotech Discfilter Preliminary Proposal Project: Grassy Branch WRF, NC DFS Client: Hazen & Sawyer Date: 1 /26/2023 RSM Contact: Jim Daugherty Phone: (919) 349-2280 Representative Contact: Spero Katsanos CONFIDENTIAL: The information or data contained in this proposal is proprietary to Kruger and should not be copied, reproduced, duplicated, or disclosed to any third party, in whole or part, without the prior written consent of Kruger. This restriction will not apply to any information or data that is available to the public generally. Kruger is pleased to propose the Hydrotech Discfilter system for this project. The system design is based on the information listed in the following tables and will be supplied according to Kruger design standards: Design Parameters Influent Source Secondary Clarification following Activated Sludge Peak Hour Flow 0.47 (327) MGD (gpm) Annual Average Day Flow 0.067 (96) MGD (gpm) Peak Influent TSS 45 mg/L Average Influent TSS 15 mg/L 'Monthly Average Effluent TSS 5 mg/L I HU Irlllu011L lD LIM rllUdlrUrl JYZAurn rrWsl uurlldlrl pdRILAUb ul sulllulum ta/t7 drlu strength to allow retention on the specified 10 um media surface in order for the performance criteria to be met. Discfilter Design Discfilter Model Number HSF2202-1 C Total Units (duty/standby) 1 (1/0) Total Filter Area Per Unit 120 ft Submerged Filter Area Per Unit 78 ft Disc Diameter 2.2 m Peak Hydraulic Loading Rate 4.17 gpm/ft Number of Discs Per Unit 2 Media Pore Size 10 Pm Chassis Material 304 SS Cover Material GRP Self -Enclosed Tank Material 304 SS SEW Drive Motor 1.5 HP Backwash Water Pump 2 HP Backwash Pump Rated Flow 14 gpm Influent Flange ANSI 8" Effluent Flange ANSI 8" Mobile Automated Cleaning System Optional Controls System Allen Bradley Unit Control Panel Enclosure Type NEMA 4X Instrumentation - Level Sensors One (1) lot Hydraulic loading rate does not include standby unit. Process and Design Engineering Kruger provides process engineering and design support for the system as follows: • Equipment specifications for equipment supplied by Kruger. • Technical instructions for operation and start-up of the system. • Equipment location drawings and installation plans. • Project specific O&M manuals. Field Services Kruger will furnish a Service Engineer at the time of start-up to inspect the installation of the completed system, place the system in initial operation, and to instruct operating personnel on the proper use of the equipment. Hubgrade Extended Services Kruger provides the Hubgrade Assist extended service plan as a standard benefit for all Hydrotech Discfilter customers. This valuable blend of on -site and remote support will ensure your filter remains operating in peak condition. Following is a short summary of the plan included. • Hubgrade Assist Advanced Plan - 1 year subscription • Annual operating data review/report by Veolia expert • Annual end -of -year filter inspection and maintenance • In -Situ panel cleaning service • Equipment inspection, lubrication and adjustment including change of gearbox oil, drive chain tension adjustment, bearing greasing and checks of all gaskets and seals • Instrument calibration check • Additional service rate discount while plan is active: 2% Veolia Water Technologies, Inc. dba Kruger 4001 Weston Parkway Cary, NC 27513 Tel: (919) 677-8310 www.veoliawatertech.com Estimated Pricing The estimated pricing for the Discfilter system, as defined herein, including process and design engineering, field services, and equipment supply is: $269, 840 Please note that the above pricing is expressly contingent upon the items in this proposal and are subject to Kruger Standard Terms of Sale detailed herein. Due to current market conditions for fabricated metal items (e.g. steel and aluminum) this price is subject to change based on actual fabricated metal prices at time of order placement. This pricing is FOB shipping point, with freight allowed to the job site. This pricing does not include any sales or use taxes. The price is valid for 60 days from the date of this Proposal. The proposed goods may be affected by the ongoing market fluctuations impacting material and shipping costs. Kruger reserves the right to re-evaluate the Proposal price prior to order acceptance.. The terms of payment are as follows: 10% on receipt of fully executed contract, 15% on submittal of shop drawings, and 75% on the delivery of equipment to the site. Payment shall not be contingent upon receipt of funds by the Contractor from the Owner, and there shall be no retention in payments due to Kruger. All payment terms are net 30 days from the date of invoice. Final payment shall not exceed 120 days from delivery of equipment. All other terms are per the Kruger Standard Terms of Sale. Estimated Schedule • Shop drawings: submitted within 6-8 weeks of receipt of an executed contract by all parties. • Equipment: delivered within 22-28 weeks of receipt of written approval of the shop drawings. • Operation & Maintenance Manuals: submitted within 90 days of receipt of approved shop drawings. Statement Regarding Competitive Transparency Veolia takes all issues surrounding probity and confidentiality very seriously in all of its dealings with competitors and stakeholders. In this spirit and for the sake of transparency, we inform you that the publicly traded parent company Veolia Environnement S.A., recently acquired a 29.9% interest in Suez S.A ("Suez') and launched a public bid for the remainder of Suez' share capital. Consistent with our commitment to competition law compliance, Veolia will continue to act entirely independent of Suez until all relevant antitrust approvals of Veolia's acquisition of Suez have been obtained and we will of course let you know if this would change before the end of the tender proceedings. Specifically, none of Veolia's representatives sit on the board of Suez, Veolia has no influence over the strategy or operations of Suez, and Veolia has no access to competitively sensitive information about Suez's operations. Accordingly, Veolia's ongoing project to acquire Suez will have no effect on our participation in, or response to, this tender. Veolia Water Technologies, Inc. dba Kruger 4001 Weston Parkway Cary, NC 27513 Tel: (919) 677-8310 www.veoliawatertech.com Q VEOIIA Kruger Standard Terms of Sale 1. Applicable Terms. These terms govern the purchase and sale of the equipment and related services, if any (collectively, "Equipment"), referred to in Seller's purchase order, quotation, proposal or acknowledgment, as the case may be ("Seller's Documentation"). Whether these terms are included in an offer or an acceptance by Seller, such offer or acceptance is conditioned on Buyer's assent to these terms. Seller rejects all additional or different terms in any of Buyer's forms or documents. 2. Payment. Buyer shall pay Seller the full purchase price as set forth in Seller's Documentation. Unless Seller's Documentation provides otherwise, freight, storage, insurance and all taxes, duties or other governmental charges relating to the Equipment shall be paid by Buyer. If Seller is required to pay any such charges, Buyer shall immediately reimburse Seller. All payments are due within 30 days after receipt of invoice. Buyer shall be charged the lower of 1 '/2% interest per month or the maximum legal rate on all amounts not received by the due date and shall pay all of Seller's reasonable costs (including attorneys' fees) of collecting amounts due but unpaid. All orders are subject to credit approval. 3. Delivery. Delivery of the Equipment shall be in material compliance with the schedule in Seller's Documentation. Unless Seller's Documentation provides otherwise, Delivery terms are F.O.B. Seller's facility. 4. Ownership of Materials. All devices, designs (including drawings, plans and specifications), estimates, prices, notes, electronic data and other documents or information prepared or disclosed by Seller, and all related intellectual property rights, shall remain Seller's property. Seller grants Buyer a non-exclusive, non -transferable license to use any such material solely for Buyer's use of the Equipment. Buyer shall not disclose any such material to third parties without Seller's prior written consent. 5. Changes. Seller shall not implement any changes in the scope of work described in Seller's Documentation unless Buyer and Seller agree in writing to the details of the change and any resulting price, schedule or other contractual modifications. This includes any changes necessitated by a change in applicable law occurring after the effective date of any contract including these terms. 6. Warranty. Subject to the following sentence, Seller warrants to Buyer that the Equipment shall materially conform to the description in Seller's Documentation and shall be free from defects in material and workmanship. The foregoing warranty shall not apply to any Equipment that is specified or otherwise demanded by Buyer and is not manufactured or selected by Seller, as to which (i) Seller hereby assigns to Buyer, to the extent assignable, any warranties made to Seller and (ii) Seller shall have no other liability to Buyer under warranty, tort or any other legal theory. If Buyer gives Seller prompt written notice of breach of this warranty within 18 months from delivery or 1 year from beneficial use, whichever occurs first (the "Warranty Period"), Seller shall, at its sole option and as Buyer's sole remedy, repair or replace the subject parts or refund the purchase price therefore. If Seller determines that any claimed breach is not, in fact, covered by this warranty, Buyer shall pay Seller its then customary charges for any repair or replacement made by Seller. Seller's warranty is conditioned on Buyer's (a) operating and maintaining the Equipment in accordance with Seller's instructions, (b) not making any unauthorized repairs or alterations, and (c) not being in default of any payment obligation to Seller. Seller's warranty does not cover damage caused by chemical action or abrasive material, misuse or improper installation (unless installed by Seller). THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION ARE SELLER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTIES AND ARE SUBJECT TO SECTION 10 BELOW. SELLER MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PURPOSE. 7. Indemnity. Seller shall indemnify, defend and hold Buyer harmless from any claim, cause of action or liability incurred by Buyer as a result of third party claims for personal injury, death or damage to tangible property, to the extent caused by Seller's negligence. Seller shall have the sole authority to direct the defense of and settle any indemnified claim. Seller's indemnification is conditioned on Buyer (a) promptly, within the Warranty Period, notifying Seller of any claim, and (b) providing reasonable cooperation in the defense of any claim. 8. Force Maieure. Neither Seller nor Buyer shall have any liability for any breach (except for breach of payment obligations) caused by extreme weather or other act of God, strike or other labor shortage or disturbance, fire, accident, war or civil disturbance, delay of carriers, failure of normal sources of supply, act of government or any other cause beyond such party's reasonable control. 9. Cancellation. If Buyer cancels or suspends its order for any reason other than Seller's breach, Buyer shall promptly pay Seller for work performed prior to cancellation or suspension and any other direct costs incurred by Seller as a result of such cancellation or suspension. 10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING ELSE TO THE CONTRARY, SELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR OTHER INDIRECT DAMAGES, AND SELLER'S TOTAL LIABILITY ARISING AT ANY TIME FROM THE SALE OR USE OF THE EQUIPMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR THE EQUIPMENT. THESE LIMITATIONS APPLY WHETHER THE LIABILITY IS BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY. 11. Miscellaneous. If these terms are issued in connection with a government contract, they shall be deemed to include those federal acquisition regulations that are required by law to be included. These terms, together with any quotation, purchase order or acknowledgement issued or signed by the Seller, comprise the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between the parties (the "Agreement") and supersede any terms contained in Buyer's documents, unless separately signed by Seller. No part of the Agreement may be changed or cancelled except by a written document signed by Seller and Buyer. No course of dealing or performance, usage of trade or failure to enforce any term shall be used to modify the Agreement. If any of these terms is unenforceable, such term shall be limited only to the extent necessary to make it enforceable, and all other terms shall remain in full force and effect. Buyer may not assign or permit any other transfer of the Agreement without Seller's prior written consent. The Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina without regard to its conflict of laws provisions. Water Technologies 1/2" THREADED ROD: ASTM F593 W/ B1.1 UNC THDS 1/2" FLAT WASHER: ASTM A240 304 SS. PLATE 1/2" LOCK WASHER 1/2" HEX NUT: ASTM F594 W/ B1.1 UNC THREADS 3 1 2 — 4 3-1/4" ° EMBED (MIN) ° \ \ ° F -� — 7' 6" [2286] SPRAY BAR 4-1/8" FOR CHEMICAL CLEANSING [105] 0 6" [150] BW WASTE [2216] PRESSURE SWITCH AND GAUGE LEVEL PROBE JUNCTION BOX BACKWASH PUMP w/PIPING & FITTINGS RIVE MOTOR 0 8„ 8„ 4' 4-7/8" [197] a [197] [1343] INFLUENT EFFLUENT ANSI FLG " ANSI FLG 7' 9-7/8" 8' 1 /2" [2450] [2385] --� 4' 8-1/8" 3' 6" [1425] 3' 2-3/16" [1067] BYPASS [970] SEE NOTE 3 WEIR EFFLUENT 2' 5-1/2" WEIR [750]IV [205]6" n �{ 8-1 /16" [205] 6-11/16" 3' 9-7/8" [1166] ANCHOR DISTANCE 3' 8-1 /2" [1130] 5' 2-7/16" [1586] �{ 5'6-3/8" [1686] ANCHOR DISTANCE NOTES: 1. ALL FLANGE CONNECTIONS: BOLT PATTERN ANSI B16.5. PLATE FLANGE: GALVANIZED, STUB END: AISI 304 2. DIMENSIONS IN [ ] ARE MM 3. RECOMMENDED PLATFORM ELEVATION. WORK PLATFORM TO BE SELF SUPPORTING. PLATFORMS MAY NOT BE ATTACHED TO THE FILTER AND LOADS MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED TO FILTER. PLATFORMS DESIGNED/PROVIDED BY OTHERS. 4. RECOMMEND 24" MINIMUM MAINTENANCE ACCESS AROUND ENTIRE PERIMETER OF DISCFILTER. 5. FOLLOW ANCHOR MANUFACTURERS GUIDELINES FOR SPECIFIC INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING ANCHOR EMBEDMENT AND EDGE DISTANCE. SEISMIC CODE REQUIREMENTS MAY AFFECT ANCHOR DETAIL SHOWN. 6. ALL ANCHORS AND FASTENERS TO BE STAINLESS STEEL. APPLY ANTI -SEIZE TO ALL CONNECTIONS. ADD FLANGE DIMENSION DSD CDP 09.18.18 PRELIMINARY RELEASE CDP JCC 10.24.17 DESCRIPTION DRAWN APPR DATE ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF KRUGER AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES. THE DESIGN CONCEPTS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN ARE PROPRIETARY TO KRUGER AND ARE SUBMITTED IN CONFIDENCE. THEY ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE AND MUST BE USED ONLY FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE DOCUMENT IS EXPRESSLY SUBMITTED. THEY MUST NOT BE DISCLOSED, REPRODUCED, LOANED OR USED IN ANY OTHER MANNER WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT OF KRUGER. KRUGER ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR THE USE OF THIS DOCUMENT OR THE DESIGN CONCEPTS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN FOR ANOTHER PROJECT OR IN A MANNER THAT DOES NOT RELATE TO THE FITNESS OR PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THIS DOCUMENT OR THE DESIGN CONCEPTS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN BE USED IN ANY MANNER DETRIMENTAL TO THE INTEREST OF KRUGER. ALL PATENT RIGHTS ARE RESERVED ACCEPTANCE OF THE DELIVERY OF THIS DOCUMENT CONSTITUTES AGREEMENT TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. ISOLATION VAL 0 2" [54] NPT DRAIN For Reference Footprint Dimensions Only Please contact Kruger prior to incorporation into contract documents to ensure equipment drawings are accurate and updated with respect to ancillary equipment as shown (backwash piping, pump details, flange sizing, etc). VEOIIA Q KRUGER INC. 4001 WESTON PKWY CARY, NC 27513 1 (919) 677-831 STANDARD PRODUCT DISCFILTER HSF2202-1C, UNIT DRAWING MIXING BYPASS 1 /Il SCALE DRAWING NO �® 1:40 1C.2202.M.8.8 SHEET REV 1 of 1 B Hazen Appendix B-6: Ultraviolet (UV) Disinfection System Troj anUV 3'— 2 REQORIECSO—A4CPER BOLTS nay [924] --;,,_TRANSITION BOX (BY OTHERS) DOWNSTREAM OF WEIR WSTSAME ANDARDS f �OF BOEAM THR BANKS D3400K WEIR BOX (OPTION WL=2.51' [0.765m] (REPLACES DOWNSTREAM TRANSITION BOX AND WEIR IN CHANNEL AS SHOWN BELOW) DOUBLE FLOW WEIR BOX FRONT AND END VIEW NOT SHOWN m — HEIGHT OF WEIR BOX TO MATCH TRANSITION BOX dna" 12" �12„ — TOP OF WEIR ELEVATION WILL NOT CHANGE FROM [381 [381 STANDARD FRONT VIEW EFFLUENT PIPE (BY OTHERS) STANDARD 3400K LEVEL CONTROL WEIR MIC N [381 [38] 1 PDR 2 20 TYPICAL) STANDARD PLUG WITH GROUND (TYPICAL) WL-201' f I [0.613m] N u NOTES lea N TROJAN UV 3000 PTP EQUIPMENT INTERCONNECTIONS No. DESCRIPTION FROM TO 1 SPUTTER PANEL POWER SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION PANEL (DP) SPUTTER PANEL 12OV, 1 PHASE, 2 WIRE, ACTUAL DRAW (NOT SHOWN) (BY OTHERS) 12.7 AMPS / SPLITTER PANEL (BY OTHERS) 2 POWER DISTRIBUTION RECEPTACLE (PDR) SPUTTER PANEL PDR POWER SUPPLY (BY OTHERS) 120V, 1 PHASE, 2 WIRE, ACTUAL DRAW 6.3 AMPS / PDR 3 SYSTEM MONITOR POWER SUPPLY DP (NOT SHOWN) SYSTEM MONITOR 120V, 1 PHASE, 2 WIRE, 5 AMPS (BY OTHERS) SPUTTER PANEL (BY OTHERS) WALL MOUNTED LOCATED WITHIN 10 FT. [3.048m] PDR SYSTEM MONITOR OF POWER END OF MODULES (TYPICAL) (TYPICAL) (TYPICAL) BANK iB BANK 1A ACCESS PLATE WITH MODULE LAMP WARNING LABEL STATUS VIEWING (TYPICAL) PLATE (TYPICAL) PLAN VIEW SCALE: AS SHOWN 3 WALL MOUNTED SYSTEM MONITOR 1 LOCATED WITHIN 157. [4.572m] STANDARD 3400K LEVEL o OF CHANNEL (TYPICAL) CONTROL WEIR W/ DRAIN 2 2 0 10 FEET [3.048m] PLUG 1" [251 NET POWER CORD (TYPICAL) 4-64 UV PTP MODULE 4 REQUIRED/ BANK REMOVABLE COVER (TYPICAL) PLATE (TYPICAL) s... ... ------------ ---- ----- ---- -31t1 ^r-- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --: 1 V w o w m 0z N u v g z gym¢ Z U SOLID BLOCKING 02 [0501 (BY OTHERS) (TYPICAL) NET DRAIN WITH PLUG (TYPICAL) [M1010 ANCHOR BOLTS REEQUIRED — 4 PER TRANSITION BOX (BY OTHERS) I<=�La TRANSITION BOX (TYPICAL) INFLUENT PIPE (BY OTHERS) [0.740m] 9,-7" I Y 9,-7„ 2,-04„ 12921] [29211 2,_04„ [6161 [58421 [6161 A DO NOT SLOPE CHANNEL FLOOR. CHANNEL WIDTH & DEPTH MUST BE KEPT WITHIN A TOLERANCE OF + OR — 1t/a" [6]. ANCHOR BOLTS ARE NOT SUPPLIED BY TROJAN TECHNOLOGIES. BOLTS, WASHERS AND NUTS FOR CONNECTION OF CHANNELS AND TRANSITION BOXES TO CHANNELS ARE PROVIDED BY TROJAN TECHNOLOGIES. SYSTEM CONDUIT, WIRING, DISTRIBUTION PANELS & INTERCONNECTIONS BY OTHERS. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS SHOWN ARE TO SUPPLY TROJAN UV EQUIPMENT ONLY. ELECTRICAL INRUSH FACTOR TO BE ADDED AS PER LOCAL CODE. ANY EXTRA OUTLETS NOT BEING USED BY TROJAN EQUIPMENT HAVE NOT BEEN INCLUDED IN THE INTERCONNECT AMPERAGE. CONTRACTOR TO REVIEW ALL TROJAN TECHNOLOGIES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION. ACCESS IS REQUIRED FOR MODULE REMOVAL — NOTE THE CHANNEL WIDTH AND ENSURE ADEQUATE ACCESS IS PROVIDED TO ALL MODULES. DO NOT ENCASE THE STEEL CHANNEL IN CONCRETE. [ ] INDICATES MILLIMETERS UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED HOLE & BOLT CIRCLE TO FIT 12"0 [3000 (FOR DIN, BS & JIS)] PIPE & FLANGE SIC M +� T m a o �n u END VIEW (TYP I CAL_) SCALE:AS SHOWN 00.63" [s161 m x 12 HOLES 02" [0501 is-44„ NET DRAIN WITH PLUG O SECTION P2_1.1 SCALE:AS SHOWN FRONT VI E�/�/ MULTIPLE CHANNELS IN PARALLEL (,OPTION): DIM "A„ ADDITIONAL UNITS CAN BE INSTALLED PARALLEL TO THE UNIT SHOWN. SCALE:AS SHOWN ACCESS BETWEEN EVERY 2 PARALLEL CHANNELS IS REQUIRED FOR MODULE W/ WEIR IN TRANSITION BOX 24'-1j" [7360] REMOVAL — NOTE THE CHANNEL WIDTH AND ENSURE ADEQUATE ACCESS IS PROVIDED BETWEEN TRANSITION BOXES AND CHANNELS. W/ WEIR IN CHANNEL 23'-2j" [7074] ACCESS BETWEEN A MAXIMUM OF 2 CHANNELS IS NOT REQUIRED FOR MODULE REMOVAL. TRANSITION BOXES CAN BE INSTALLED ADJACENT TO EACH OTHER. DESCRIPTION: STANDARD DRAWING NO. TROJAN OV LAYOUT, UV3000PTP—UV3400K 2 BANK 4 1 CHANNEL LAMPS WEIR 3MO276 DRAWN BY LZ JMM SPM DATE 12JN21 REFERENCE N0. N/A CONFIDENTIALITY NorlcE CHECKED BY : SAH DATE 12JN22 Copyright02012 by Trojan Technologies. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a APPROVED BY : CAP DATE 12JN22 DWG NO. retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, without the written permission of Trojan Technologies. D01 1REy IS SCALE (8V2x11) : NOT TO SCALE LOG NUMBER : N/A COV410 UNIONCOUNTY north carolina Invitation for Bid No. 2023-063 Grassy Branch Cured -In -Place Pipe Lining Due Date: May 25, 2023 Time: 2:00 PM Local Time Submittal Location: Union County Government Center Procurement Department 500 N. Main Street, Suite 709 Monroe, NC 28112 Non -Mandatory Pre -Proposal Conference and Site Visit. May 9, 2022. For the time and location, Refer to page 4 for details. (Greg — Do you think we need a site visit for this project?) Procurement Contact: Corey Brooks Senior Procurement Specialist 704.283.3683 corey.brooks(a�_unioncountync.gov Contents 2 Notice of Advertisement..................................................................................................................... 4 3 Bid Submission.................................................................................................................................... 5 3.1 BID SUBMISSION DEADLINE.......................................................................................................................................... 5 3.2 BID DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS..................................................................................................................................... 5 3.3 BID QUESTIONS.............................................................................................................................................................. 5 3.4 BID ADDENDUM............................................................................................................................................................. 6 4 Instructions........................................................................................................................................... 6 4.1 COMMUNICATIONS.........................................................................................................................................................6 4.2 BIDDERSACKNOWLEDMENT.........................................................................................................................................6 4.3 DUPLICATE BIDS............................................................................................................................................................ 6 4.4 BID SIGNATURES............................................................................................................................................................ 6 4.5 BIDDERS RESPONSIBILITIES........................................................................................................................................... 6 4.6 BID SUBMISSION.............................................................................................................................................................. 6 5 Purpose................................................................................................................................................. 7 5.1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................................... 7 6 Specifications........................................................................................................................................7 6.1 SCOPE..............................................................................................................................................................................7 7 Evaluation of Bids and Award Procedures..................................................................................... 8 7.1 BID INFORMATION..........................................................................................................................................................8 7.2 BID FORMAT................................................................................................................................................................... 8 7.3 TERMS OF SUBMISSION.................................................................................................................................................. 8 7.4 EVALUATION OF BIDS.................................................................................................................................................... 9 7.5 AwARD PROCEDURES & TERM..................................................................................................................................... 9 7.6 COST ADJUSTMENTS...................................................................................................................................................... 9 7.7 APPLICATION OF NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL STATUTES........................................................................................ 10 8 General Conditions and Requirements..........................................................................................10 8.1 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR BIDDERS....................................................................................................................10 8.2 TERMS AND CONDITIONS.............................................................................................................................................10 8.3 IFB EXPENSES..............................................................................................................................................................10 8.4 CERTIFICATION.............................................................................................................................................................10 8.5 FINANCIAL INFORMATION............................................................................................................................................11 8.6 CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS..................................................................................................................................... 11 8.7 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS............................................................................................................................................ 11 8.8 SUB-CONTRACTOR/PARTNERDISCLOSURE................................................................................................................11 8.9 MODIFICATION OR WITHDRAWAL OF BID ...................................................................................................................11 8.10 CONTRACT COMMENCEMENT......................................................................................................................................12 8.11 DISPUTES......................................................................................................................................................................12 8.12 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY.........................................................................................................................12 8.13 MINORITY AND SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION PLAN...........................................................................................12 8.14 LICENSES......................................................................................................................................................................12 8.15 E-VERIFY......................................................................................................................................................................12 8.16 DRUG -FREE WORKPLACE............................................................................................................................................12 8.17 INSURANCE...................................................................................................................................................................13 8.18 INDEMNIFICATION........................................................................................................................................................ 15 9 Appendix A -Price Form.................................................................................................................17 10 Appendix B - Bid Submission Form..............................................................................................19 2 Union County, North Carolina IFB 2023-063 Grassy Branch Cured -In -Place Pipe Lining 11 Appendix C —Addendum and Anti -Collusion Form................................................................... 20 12 Appendix E — Vendor Payment Letter.......................................................................................... 21 13 Appendix F — Template agreement................................................................................................ 22 ---Intentially Left Blank --- Union County, North Carolina IFB 2023-063 Grassy Branch Cured -In -Place Pipe Lining 2 NOTICE OF ADVERTISEMENT Union County, North Carolina IFB No. 2023-063 Grassy Branch Cured -In -Place Pipe Lining Sealed bids for the Grassy Branch Cured -In -Place Pipe Lining will be received by mail or hand delivery to Union County's Procurement Department until 10:00 AM (local time) on May 25, 2023 at the Union County Government Center, 500 North Main Street, Monroe, NC 28112. Late bids will not be accepted. Union County, North Carolina, through the Union County Water Department, is soliciting bids from qualified firms for repairs to 784 feet of cured -in -place pipe liner on four (4) sewer line sections as described in this bid document. Bids will be received for a single prime contract. Bids shall be on a lump sum basis as indicated in the Bid Form. A Non -Mandatory Pre -Bid and Site Visit Meeting: This is a non -mandatory meeting that will take place on May 9, 2023 at 2:O0pm at located at (Greg. Do you think a site visit is needed?) Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents by downloading from the website(s) listed below. 1. Download the Bid Documents from the Union County Website www.unioncountync.gov (Procurement Page, Current Bids). 2. Download the Bid Documents from the State of North Carolina IPS Web -Site www.ips.state.nc.us (Bid by Departments, search County of Union). All questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents are to be submitted in writing to the Procurement contact person listed on the cover page(corey.brooks(a)-unioncountync.gov). Deadline for questions is May 11, 2023 at 5:00 PM local time. Bidders are required to comply with the non -collusion requirements set forth in the Bidding Documents. Union County encourages good faith effort outreach to Minority Businesses (HUB Certified) and Small Businesses. The County reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids, including, without limitation, nonconforming, nonresponsive, unbalanced, or conditional bids. The County also reserves the right to waive informalities and request clarification as needed. ***End of Advertisement*** Union County, North Carolina IFB 2023-063 Grassy Branch Cured -In -Place Pipe Lining 3 BID SUBMISSION BID SUBMISSION DEADLINE Bids shall be sealed and labeled on the outside envelope "IFB 2023-063 Grassy Branch Cured -In -Place Pipe Lining". IFB's are to be received by the Union County Procurement Department by 10:00 AM EST on May 25, 2023. Any proposals received after this date and time shall be rejected without exception. BID DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS All Bids must be in a sealed box or opaque envelope plainly marked as follows: [Name of Contractor Submitting Bid] IFB No. 2023-063 Grassy Branch Cured -In -Place Pipe Lining Attention: Corey Brooks If using a delivery service, your company name and the solicitation number must be visible on the outside delivery box/envelope. Ship, Mail, or Hand Deliver to the following address: Union County Government Center Procurement Department 500 North Main Street, Suite 709 Monroe, NC 28112 Attention: Corey Brooks Electronic (email) or facsimile submissions will not be accepted. There is no expressed or implied obligation for Union County to reimburse firms for any expenses incurred in preparing Bids in response to this request. Union County reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive technicalities and to make such selection deemed in its best interest. With limited response, Union County reserves the right to extend the solicitation opening date as appropriate in order to assure a competitive procurement. BID QUESTIONF Bid questions will be due on or before May 11, 2023 at 5:00 PM local time. The primary purpose of this is to provide participating Contractors with the opportunity to ask questions, in writing, related to the IFB. Submit questions by email to Corey Brooks at corey.brooks@unioncountync.gov by the deadline shown above. (Do not send question in a graph or Excel sheet format.) The email subject line should be identified as follows: IFB 2023-063 Grassy Branch Cured -In -Place Pipe Lining Questions. Union County, North Carolina IFB 2023-063 Grassy Branch Cured -In -Place Pipe Lining 3.4 BID ADDENDUM Union County may modify the IFB prior to the date fixed for submission of Bids by the issuance of an addendum. Should an Offeror find discrepancies or omissions in this IFB or any other documents provided by Union County, the Offeror should immediately notify the County of such potential discrepancy in writing via email as noted above. Any addenda to these documents shall be issued in writing. No oral statements, explanations, or commitments by anyone shall be of effect unless incorporated in the written addenda. Receipt of Addenda shall be acknowledged by the Offeror on Appendix C Addendum and Anti -Collusion Form. 4 INSTRUCTIONS 4.1 COMMUNICATIONS All communications, any modifications, clarifications, amendments, questions, responses or any other matters related to the Invitation for Bid (IFB) must be made only through the Procurement Contact noted on the cover of this IFB. A violation of this provision is cause for the County to reject a Company's bid. No contact regarding this document with other County employees is permitted and may be grounds for disqualification. 4.2 BIDDERS ACKNOWLEDMENT The Bid will remain subject to acceptance for 120 days after the Bid Opening, or for such longer period of time that Bidder may agree to in writing upon request of Owner. 4.3 DUPLICATE BIDS No more than one (1) bid from any Bidder will be considered by the County. In the event multiple bids are submitted in violation of this provision, the County will have the right to determine which bid will be considered, or at its sole option, reject all such multiple bids. 4.4 BID SIGNATURES An authorized company official must sign Bids. Each signature represents binding commitment upon the Bidder to provide the goods and/or services offered to the County if the Bidder is determined to be the lowest responsive, responsible Bidder. 4.5 BIDDERS RESPONSIBILITIES The Bidder must be capable, either as a firm or a team, of providing all parts as described under Section 6 - Specifications. Exclusion of any service for this Bid may serve as cause for rejection. 4.6 BID SUBMISSION a) Bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope, box, or package, and clearly marked on the outside with the following: IFB Title, Bid Number, and the Bidder's company name, address, phone, email address, and contact name. Union County, North Carolina IFB 2023-063 Grassy Branch Cured -In -Place Pipe Lining b) All costs incurred in the preparation and presentation of the bid is the Bidder's sole responsibility; no pre -bid costs will be reimbursed to any Bidder. All documentation submitted with the bid will become the property of the County. UNION COUNTY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND/OR ALL QUALIFICATIONS AND TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL TECHNICALITIES. 5 PURPOSE 5.1 INTRODUCTION Union County, North Carolina, through the Union County Water Department, is soliciting bids from qualified firms for repairs to 784 feet of cured -in -place pipe liner on four (4) sewer line sections. Union County, North Carolina (population 239,859) is located in the central, southern piedmont. The County provides its citizens with a full array of services that include public safety, water/wastewater utilities and sanitation, human services, cultural and recreational activities, and general government administration. 6 SPECIFICATIONS SCOPE The scope of work is turnkey and includes the provision of all materials and equipment to repair 784 feet of damaged sections of cured -in -place pipe liner. 6.1.1 MATERIALS 12" Diameter CIPP • 784 linear feet or 12" Diameter CIPP 6.1.2 INSPECTION & CLEANING Closed-circuit television (CCTV) inspection and cleaning • 784 linear feet of Pre -CCTV & cleaning 6.1.3 TEMPORARY BYPASS PUMP SYSTEM 4" Bypass pump system is needed while the four (4) sewer line sections are being repaired. (Greg — Please provide any additional information about the scope of work) Union County, North Carolina IFB 2023-063 Grassy Branch Cured -In -Place Pipe Lining 7 EVALUATION OF BIDS AND AWARD PROCEDURES 7.1 BID INFORMATION Bids must be made in strict conformance using the Invitation for Bid (IFB) forms provided herein. All blank spaces for bids must be filled in properly. Numbers must be written in ink or typewritten, and the completed forms shall be without erasures, lineation, or alterations. In accepting the bid, the County will assume that no alterations have been made, and if they appear afterward, they shall not be binding on the County. All Bid Documents shall be signed by an individual who is authorized to contractually bind the company. The signature must indicate the title or position the individual holds in the agency or firm. Agencies or firms which sign contracts with the name of the agency or firm must provide the name of a corporate officer or executive director for signature validation by the County. All unsigned Bids will be disqualified. In submitting a Bid, Offeror affirms all statements contained in the bid are true and accurate. 7.2 BID FORMAT Bids must include the following: • Appendix A — Grassy Area Map • Price Form (signed) • Appendix B — Bid Submission Form (signed) • Appendix C — Addendum Receipt and Anti -Collusion Form (signed) • Contractor's License Number. 7.3 TERMS OF SUBMISSION All material received from a person or company ("Respondent") in response to this solicitation shall become the property of Union County and will not be returned to the Respondent. Any and all costs incurred by a Respondent in preparing, submitting, or presenting submissions are the Respondent's sole responsibility and Union County shall not reimburse the Respondent. All responses to this solicitation will be considered a public record and subject to disclosure under applicable public records law. Any material in a response which the Respondent considers a trade secret and exempt from disclosure as a public record under applicable law, including N.C.G.S. §§ 132-1.2 and 66-152, must be properly designated as a trade secret. In order to properly designate such material, the Respondent must: (i) submit any trade secret materials in a separate envelope, or file, from all other submitted material, being clearly marked as "Trade Secret — Confidential and Proprietary Information," and (ii) stamp the same trade secret/confidentiality designation on each page of the materials therein which contain trade secrets. To the extent consistent with public records law, Union County will make reasonable efforts to maintain the confidential nature of trade secrets, as determined by Union County and subject to the conditions set forth herein. Respondent understands and agrees by submitting a response to this solicitation, that if a request is made to review or produce a Union County, North Carolina IFB 2023-063 Grassy Branch Cured -In -Place Pipe Lining copy of any information in the Respondent's materials which was properly labeled by the Respondent as a trade secret, Union County will notify the Respondent of the request and the date that such materials will be released to the requestor unless the Respondent obtains a court order enjoining that disclosure. If the Respondent fails to obtain the court order enjoining disclosure prior to that date, Respondent understands and agrees that Union County will release the requested information to the requestor on that date. Furthermore, the Respondent also agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Union County and each of its officers, employees, and agents from all costs, damages, and expenses incurred in connection with refusing to disclose any material that has been designated as a trade secret by Respondent. 7.4 EVALUATION OF BIDS Qualified bids will be evaluated to determine the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, taking into consideration quality, performance, and the time specified in the bid for performance of the contract. Consideration of such factors as: price offered; quality of item offered; general reputation and performance capabilities of offeror; substantial conformity with specifications/other conditions set forth in the bid; suitability of articles for the intended use; related services needed; date of delivery and performance; and such other factors deemed by the County to be pertinent will be used in determining responsiveness and responsibility. 7.5 AWARD PROCEDURES & TERM The County reserves the right to reject any and all bids, the right to waive informalities, and the right to disregard nonconforming or conditional bids or counter proposals. If the contract is to be awarded, it will be awarded to the lowest responsible, responsible bidder whose evaluation by the County indicates that the award will be in the best interest of County. The County shall have a period of 120 days after opening of bids in which to award the contract. All payroll taxes, liability and worker's compensation are the sole responsibility of the Offeror. The Offeror understands that an employer/employee relationship does not exist under this contract. 7.6 COST ADJUSTMENTS The Unit Pricing for the Initial Term shall be based upon the response to this solicitation. However, the Unit Pricing for any Renewal Term may be adjusted at the beginning of such Renewal Term by multiplying the Unit Pricing effective in the previous term by the quotient of the All Urban Consumers Price Index (CPI-U) (South Region), Others Goods and Services, with the Index Period of 2020-2024 as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, United States Department of Labor, in effect ninety (90) days prior to the commencement date of the new Renewal Term divided by such CPI in effect for the same month one (1) year prior to such date. However, any Unit Pricing increase pursuant to the previous sentence shall be capped at a five percent (5%) increase from one term to the next. Any such Unit Pricing adjustment for a Renewal Term must be Union County, North Carolina IFB 2023-063 Grassy Branch Cured -In -Place Pipe Lining requested by the Vendor or County within thirty (30) days from the date of the County's notice of its exercise of an option to renew the Contract for a Renewal Term. 7.7 APPLICATION OF NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL STATUTES The General Statutes of North Carolina regarding purchasing and competitive bidding (G.S. § 143-129) are made a part herein and will govern the bidding process as applicable. 8 GENERAL CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS 8.1 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR BIDDERS Bids shall be considered only from companies normally engaged in performing the type of work specified in this solicitation. Union County, in its discretion, shall determine whether the evidence of responsibility and ability to perform is satisfactory. The individual/firm warrants that he/she is fully qualified, with adequate personnel and experience, to undertake the services required. The Offeror shall also certify that insurance coverage that meets or exceeds industry standards for this type of work will be in force to mitigate risk during performance under the contract. 8.2 TERMS AND CONDITIONS All payroll taxes, liability and worker's compensation are the sole responsibility of the Offeror. The Offeror understands that an employer/employee relationship does not exist under this contract. The County reserves the right to reject any and all bids, the right to waive informalities, and the right to disregard nonconforming or conditional bids or counter bids. It is the intention of Union County to execute a final, binding Contract with the successful Offeror which incorporates terms and conditions no less onerous than those appropriate to the engagement of a licensed contracting firm in connection with a project of this magnitude. All bids submitted in response to this request shall become the property of Union County and as such, may be subject to public review. 8.3 IFB EXPENSES Expenses for developing the bids are entirely the responsibility of the vendor and shall not be chargeable in any way to the County. 8.4 CERTIFICATION In response to the IFB Request, the Contractor certifies the following: • This bid is signed by an authorized representative of the firm; • It can obtain insurance certificates as required within ten (10) calendar days after notice of award; • All labor costs, direct and indirect, have been determined and included in the proposed cost; • The potential Contractor has read and understands the conditions set forth in this solicitation. Union County, North Carolina IFB 2023-063 Grassy Branch Cured -In -Place Pipe Lining 8.5 FINANCIAL INFORMATION The Bidder must have the following financial information readily available and have the ability to provide it to the County, without exception, within twenty-four (24) hours upon request during the bid certification process: 1. Annual audited financial reports for the past five (5) fiscal years; 2. Credit reports, credit bulletins, bank and vendor references, and any other 3. published statements by agencies that have been issued or published about the entity within the past five (5) years; 4. Indicate whether the Company (and/or predecessor, guarantor, or subcontractor) has declared bankruptcy within the last five (5) years; 5. Provide a description of the financial impact of any past or pending legal proceedings and judgments that could materially affect the Bidder's financial position or ability to provide service to the County. 8.6 CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS The contents of this Bid and the commitments set forth in the Bid shall be considered contractual obligations, if a contract ensues. Failure to accept these obligations may result in cancellation of the award. All legally required terms and conditions shall be incorporated into final contract agreements with the selected Service 8.7 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS Seller represents and warrants that the performance of this order and the furnishing of goods or services required shall be in accordance with the applicable standards, provisions and stipulations of all pertinent Federal, State or County laws, rules, regulations, resolutions and ordinances including but not limited to the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Equal Employment Opportunity rules and regulations and the Occupational Safety and Health Acts. 8.8 SUB-CONTRACTOR/PARTNER DISCLOSURE A single Company may propose the entire solution. If the Bid by any Company requires the use of sub -contractors, partners, and/or third -party products or services, this must be clearly stated in the Bid. The Company submitting the Bid shall remain solely responsible for the performance of all work, including work that is done by sub -contractors. 8.9 MODIFICATION OR WITHDRAWAL OF BID Prior to the scheduled closing time for receiving bids, any Contractor may withdraw his bid. After the scheduled closing time for receiving bids, no bid may be withdrawn for 90 days. Only written requests for the modification or correction of a previously submitted bid that are addressed in the same manner as bids and are received by the County prior to the closing time for receiving bids will be accepted. The bid will be corrected in accordance with such written requests, provided that any such written request is in a sealed envelope that is plainly marked "Modification of Bid." Oral, telephone or fax modifications or corrections will not be recognized or considered. Union County, North Carolina IFB 2023-063 Grassy Branch Cured -In -Place Pipe Lining 8.10 CONTRACT COMMENCEMENT Commencement of a contract shall not begin prior to all necessary County approvals, including County Commission approval where required, and receipt of a County Purchase Order. Commencement of a contract without these approvals is solely at the Bidder's own risk and is likely to result in no payment for services performed or goods received. 8.11 DISPUTES In case of any doubt or differences of opinion as to the services to be furnished hereunder, the decision of the County shall be final and binding upon both parties. 8.12 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY All Companies will be required to follow Federal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies. Union County will affirmatively assure that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement, equal employment opportunity will be offered to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, and marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age. 8.13 MINORITY AND SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION PLAN It is the policy of Union County that Minority Businesses (MBEs), Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) and other small businesses shall have the opportunity to compete fairly in contracts financed in whole or in part with public funds. Consistent with this policy, Union County will not allow any person or business to be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be discriminated against in connection with the award and performance of any contract because of sex, race, religion, or national origin. 8.14 LICENSES The successful Firm(s) shall have and maintain a valid and appropriate business license (if applicable), meet all local, state, and federal codes, and have current all required local, state, and federal licenses. 8.15 E-VERIFY E-Verify is the federal program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies, or any successor or equivalent program, used to verify the work authorization of newly hired employees pursuant to federal law. Offeror/Firm shall ensure that Firm and any Subcontractor performing work under this contract: (i) uses E-Verify if required to do so; and (ii) otherwise complies with applicable law. 8.16 DRUG -FREE WORKPLACE During the performance of this project, the Firm agrees to provide a drug -free workplace for his employees; post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and specify the actions that will be taken against employees Union County, North Carolina IFB 2023-063 Grassy Branch Cured -In -Place Pipe Lining for violations of such prohibition; and state in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the firm that the Firm maintains a drug -free workplace. For the purposes of this section, "drug -free workplace" means a site for the performance of work done in connection with a specific contract awarded to a Contractor/Firm in accordance with this chapter, the employees of whom are prohibited from engaging in the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of any controlled substance or marijuana during the performance of the Request. 8.17 INSURANCE One or more of the following insurance limits may be required if it is applicable to the project. The County reserves the right to require additional insurance depending on the nature of the aareement. At Contractor's sole expense, Contractor shall procure and maintain the following minimum insurances with insurers authorized to do business in North Carolina and rated A-VII or better by A.M. Best, or as otherwise authorized by the Union County Risk Manager. A. WORKERS' COMPENSATION Statutory (coverage for three or more employees) limits covering all employees, including Employer's Liability with limits of: $500,000 Each Accident $500,000 Disease - Each Employee $500,000 Disease - Policy Limit B. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY (for any agreement unless otherwise waived by the Risk Manager) Covering Ongoing and Completed Operations involved in this Agreement. $2,000,000 General Aggregate $2,000,000 Products/Completed Operations Aggregate $1,000,000 Each Occurrence $1,000,000 Personal and Advertising Injury Limit C. COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY (for any agreement involving the use of a contractor vehicle while conducting services associated with the agreement) $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit - Any Auto D. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY (only for any agreement providing professional service such as engineering, architecture, surveying, consulting services, etc.) $1,000,000 Claims Made Union County, North Carolina IFB 2023-063 Grassy Branch Cured -In -Place Pipe Lining Contractor shall provide evidence of continuation or renewal of Professional Liability Insurance for a period of two (2) years following termination of the Agreement. ADDITIONAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS A. The Contractor's General Liability policy shall be endorsed, specifically or generally, to include the following as Additional Insured: UNION COUNTY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES ARE INCLUDED AS ADDITIONAL INSURED WITH RESPECTS TO THE GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY. Additional Insured status for Completed Operations shall extend for a period of not less than three (3) years from the date of final payment. B. Before commencement of any work or event, Contractor shall provide a Certificate of Insurance in satisfactory form as evidence of the insurances required above. C. Contractor shall have no right of recovery or subrogation against Union County (including its officers, agents and employees). D. It is the intention of the parties that the insurance policies afforded by contractor shall protect both parties and be primary and non-contributory coverage for any and all losses covered by the above -described insurance. E. Union County shall have no liability with respect to Contractor's personal property whether insured or not insured. Any deductible or self -insured retention is the sole responsibility of Contractor. F. Notwithstanding the notification requirements of the Insurer, Contractor hereby agrees to notify County's Risk Manager at 500 N. Main Street # 130, Monroe, NC 28112, within two (2) days of the cancellation or substantive change of any insurance policy set out herein. Union, in its sole discretion, may deem failure to provide such notice as a breach of this Agreement. G. The Certificate of Insurance should note in the Description of Operations the following: Department: Contract #: H. Insurance procured by Contractor shall not reduce nor limit Contractor's contractual obligation to indemnify, save harmless and defend Union County for claims made or suits brought which result from or are in connection with the performance of this Agreement. Union County, North Carolina IFB 2023-063 Grassy Branch Cured -In -Place Pipe Lining Certificate Holder shall be listed as follows: Union County Attention: Keith A. Richards, Risk Manager 500 N. Main Street, Suite #130 Monroe, NC 28112 If Contractor is authorized to assign or subcontract any of its rights or duties hereunder and in fact does so, Contractor shall ensure that the assignee or subcontractor satisfies all requirements of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, maintenance of the required insurances coverage and provision of certificate(s) of insurance and additional insured endorsement(s), in proper form prior to commencement of services. 8.18 INDEMNIFICATION Contractor agrees to protect, defend, indemnify and hold Union County, its officers, employees and agents free and harmless from and against any and all losses, penalties, damages, settlements, costs, charges, professional fees or other expenses or liabilities of every kind and character arising out of or relating to any and all claims, liens, demands, obligations, actions, proceedings, or causes of action of every kind in connection with or arising out of this agreement and/or the performance hereof that are due, in whole or in part, to the negligence of the Contractor, its officers, employees, subcontractors or agents. Contractor further agrees to investigate, handle, respond to, provide defense for, and defend the same at its sole expense and agrees to bear all other costs and expenses related thereto. ---Intentionally Left Blank --- Union County, North Carolina IFB 2023-063 Grassy Branch Cured -In -Place Pipe Lining 9 APPENIX A - GRASSY AREA MAP (Greg — I'll merge the PDF you provided here when I finalize the document) Union County, North Carolina IFB 2023-063 Grassy Branch Cured -In -Place Pipe Lining 10 APPENDIX B —PRICE FORM IFB 2023-063 Grassy Branch Cured -In -Place Pipe Lining SUBMIT WITH BID Failure to complete the following form(s) shall result in your Bid being deemed nonresponsive and rejected without any further evaluation. Bidder will complete the Work in accordance with the Scope of Work and Contract Documents for the following price(s): 1 12" Dia. CIPP 784 Linear Feet Per LF $ $ 2 Pre -CCTV & Cleaning 784 Linear Feet Per LF $ $ 3 4" Bypass Pump System EA Per Da Per Day $ $ 4 Mobilization EA $ $ Total Lump Sum Price Grand Total Line Item Total Cost for the sum of Line Item 1, 2, 3 & 4 $ Insert the number of days to Substantial Complete after NTP: Bidder acknowledges that Total Lump Sum Price includes an amount considered by Bidder to be adequate to cover Contractor's overhead and profit for the complete project. The Bid will remain subject to acceptance for 120 days after the Bid Openings, or for such longer period of time that Bidder may agree to in writing upon request of Owner. Time of Completion: Bidder agrees that the Work will be substantially complete and will be completed and ready for final payment in accordance with the duration days listed above. Union County, North Carolina IFB 2023-063 Grassy Branch Cured -In -Place Pipe Lining Name of company submitting bid: Authorized Representative Signature: General Contractors License Number: ***End of Price Form*** Union County, North Carolina IFB 2023-063 Grassy Branch Cured -In -Place Pipe Lining 11 APPENDIX B —BID SUBMISSION FORM IFB 2023-063 Grassy Branch Cured -In -Place Pipe Lining SUBMIT WITH BID This Bid is submitted by: Company Legal Name: Representative Name: Representative Signature: Representative Title: Address: City/State/Zip: Email Address: Phone Number: Website Address: It is understood that Union County reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to make awards according to the best interest of the County, to waive formalities, technicalities, to recover and re -bid this project. Bid is valid for 120 calendar days from the Bid due date and is submitted by an executive of the company that has authority to contract with Union County, NC. Name: Title: Signature: Date: Union County, North Carolina IFB 2023-063 Grassy Branch Cured -In -Place Pipe Lining 12 APPENDIX C — ADDENDUM AND ANTI -COLLUSION FORM IFB 2023-063 Grassy Branch Cured -In -Place Pipe Lining SUBMIT WITH BID Please acknowledge receipt of all addenda by including this form with your Bid. Any questions or changes received will be posted as an addendum on www.co.union.nc.us and/or www.ips.state.nc.us. It is your responsibility to check for this information. I certify that this Bid is made in good faith and without collusion with any other offeror or officer or employee of Union County. Company Name: Name: Title: Email Address: Signature: Date: Union County, North Carolina IFB 2023-063 Grassy Branch Cured -In -Place Pipe Lining 13 APPENDIX E — VENDOR PAYMENT LETTER IFB 2023-063 Grassy Branch Cured -In -Place Pipe Lining Do Not Submit with Bid -----For informational purposes only- ----- Union County, North Carolina IFB 2023-063 Grassy Branch Cured -In -Place Pipe Lining 14 APPENDIX F — TEMPLATE AGREEMENT IFB 2023-063 Grassy Branch Cured -In -Place Pipe Lining Do Not Submit with Bid -----For informational purposes only- ----- Union County, North Carolina IFB 2023-063 Grassy Branch Cured -In -Place Pipe Lining 1 1. Description Date Time Notes Draft From Procurement to Department 4/21/23 Final Draft from Department 4/26/23 Advertise 4/27/23 Pre -Bid & Site Visit 5/9/23 10:00 AM Pre -Submittal Meeting Deadline for Questions 5/11/23 5:00 PM Issue Addendum No. 1 ( If applicable) 5/18/23 IFB Due Date 5/25/23 10:00 AM Bid Review Award Recommendation Notification of Award Enter Contract Routing Agenda Request Deadline Tentative Board Approval Transition Week Contact Greg Morgan office®04.289.3288 greg.morgan@unioncountync.gov cop UNIONCOUNTY north carolina Request for Qualifications No. 2022-082 Engineering Services for Grassy Branch WRF Expansion Due Date: August 10, 2022 Time: 10:00 AM EST Receipt Location: Government Center Procurement Department 500 N. Main Street, Suite 709 Monroe, NC 28112 (Note: Follow the submittal instructions listed in this document to electronically upload a SOQ proposal package) Non -Mandatory Pre -Submittal Meeting Date: July 20, 2022 Time: 9:00 AM EST Location: Grassy Branch WRF 1629 Old Fish Road Monroe, NC 28110 Procurement Contact: Corey Brooks Senior Procurement Specialist E-mail: corey.brooks@unioncountync.gov Phone: 704.283.3683 Table of Contents 1 NOTICE OF ADVERTISEMENT ......................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. 2 SUBMITTAL DETAILS ........................................ ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. 3 PURPOSE........................................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. 4 PROJECT BACKGROUND ................................ ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. 5 DETAILED SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONSERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. 6 EVALUATION CRITERIA AND SELECTION PROCESSERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. 7 GENERAL CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTSERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. 8 APPENDIX A - PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORM 9 APPENDIX B - ADDENDUM AND ANTI -COLLUSION 10 APPENDIX C -TEMPLATE MASTER AGREEMENT 11 APPENDIX D - GRASSY BRANCH WRF NPDES PERMIT 12 APPENDIX E - GRASSY BRANCH WRF SOC COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE 13 APPENDIX F - GRASSY BRANCH WRF TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM Page i of i Union County, North Carolina RFQ 2022-082, Engineering Services for Grassy Branch WRF Expansion NOTICE OF ADVERTISEMENT Union County, North Carolina Request for Qualifications No. 2022-082 Engineering Services for the Grassy Branch WRF Expansion Electronic Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) will be received by the Union County's Procurement Department at the Union County Government Center, 500 North Main Street, Monroe, NC 28112 until 10:00 AM EST on August 10, 2022. Late submittals will not be accepted. Union County, North Carolina, through Union County Water, is seeking SOQs from qualified firms for engineering services for the expansion of the Grassy Branch WRF to 0.120 MGD as outlined in this solicitation. As a Request for Qualifications (RFQ), responding firms are not required to submit price information nor work product with submittal packages. Compliance with NC G.S. 143-64.31 is required. This solicitation may be examined at the Union County Government Center, Procurement Department, 500 North Main Street, Suite 709, Monroe, NC 28112, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Copies of the solicitation may be obtained from the locations listed below: 1. Download the Solicitation Documents from the Union County Website https://www.unioncountVnc.gov/departments/bids-procurement/current-bids 2. Download the Solicitation Documents from the State of North Carolina IPS website www.ips.state.nc.us (Bid by Departments, search County of Union). Union County (UC) reserves the right to reject any or all submittals, to waive technicalities and to make such selection deemed in its best interest. With limited response, Union County reserves the right to extend the solicitation opening date as appropriate in order to assure a competitive procurement process. Offerors are required to comply with the non -collusion requirements set forth in the Solicitation Documents. Union County encourages good faith effort outreach to Minority and Women Businesses (HUB Certified) and Small Businesses. 2 SUBMITTAL DETAILS 2.1 SUBMISSION DEADLINE AND DELIVERY ADDRESS All submittals, for the services specified, are to be received by the Union County Procurement Department no later than 10:00 AM EST on August 10, 2022 per the instructions below. Any submittals received after this date and time shall be rejected without exception. 2.2 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted electronically by using the following link: https://Ifportal.unioncountync.gov/Forms/procurementsubmit. The submittal, one complete document, must be signed by a person who is authorized to bind the proposing Company. Instructions for preparing the SOQ are provided herein. Page 1 of 13 r Union County, North Carolina `I RFQ 2022-082, Engineering Services for Grassy Branch WRF Expansion Paper submissions will not be accepted. There is no expressed or implied obligation for Union County to reimburse Offerors for any expenses incurred in preparing a response to this request. Union County (UC) reserves the right to reject any or all submittals, to waive technicalities and to make such selection deemed in its best interest. k.j NON-MANLim i QKY, F'Kt-ouomi i i HL MEETING AND SITE VISIT A Non -Mandatory Pre -Submittal Meeting and Site Visit will be held on July 20, 2022 at 9:00 AM EDT at the Grassy Branch WRF at 1629 Old Fish Road, Monroe, NC 28110. Although attendance at this meeting and following site visit is not mandatory, it is strongly encouraged. Individual requests for site visits will not be accommodated. Attendance is limited to two (2) representatives per company. 2.4 SUBMITTAL QUESTIONS Submittal questions will be due on or before July 27, 2022 by 5:00 PM EST. The primary purpose is to provide participating Offerors with the opportunity to ask questions, in writing, related to the RFQ. Addenda will be issued prior to due date to answer applicable questions. Submit questions by e-mail to corer.brooks(a�unioncountync.gov by the deadline shown above. The email should identify the RFQ number and project title. All questions and answers may be posted as addenda on www.unioncountync.gov and www.ips.state.nc.us. 4.J P%uuv_i-A0UIV1 Union County may modify the RFQ prior to the date fixed for submission of SOQs by the issuance of an addendum. Should an Offerorfind discrepancies or omissions in this RFQ or any other documents provided by Union County, the Offeror should immediately notify the County of such potential discrepancy in writing via email as noted above. Any addenda to these documents shall be issued in writing. No oral statements, explanations, or commitments by anyone shall be of effect unless incorporated in the written addenda. Receipt of Addenda shall be acknowledged by the Offeror on Appendix B, Addendum and Anti -Collusion form. z-.o %,uMMUNIL ATION All communications, any modifications, clarifications, amendments, questions, responses or any other matters related to this Request for Qualifications must be made only through the Procurement Contact noted on the cover of this RFQ. A violation of this provision is cause for the County to reject a Company's proposal. No contact regarding this document with the Board of County Commissioners or other County employees is permitted and may be grounds for disqualification. Page 2 of 13 Union County, North Carolina RFQ 2022-082, Engineering Services for Grassy Branch WRF Expansion 3 PURPOSE Union County, North Carolina, through Union County Water, is seeking SOQs from qualified firms for engineering services for the Grassy Branch WRF Expansion as outlined in this solicitation. The expansion to 0.120 MGD shall include, but many not be limited to, the following components: • Larger influent pumps • Retrofit of existing aeration basin coarse bubble diffusers to fine bubble diffuser equipment • One additional package plant secondary treatment train, including flow equalization volume, an aeration basin, secondary clarifier, and aerobic digester • New blowers for the existing and new aeration basins • New cloth disk filter to replace the existing sand filter • New UV disinfection equipment • Electrical upgrades including new generator, automatic transfer switch, service entrance/main breaker, transformer, feeder panels, instrumentation, etc. Union County reserves the right to negotiate with one or more parties and is not obligated to enter into any contract with any respondent on any terms or conditions. Submittals made in response to this RFQ will be reviewed by an evaluation team and scored/ranked based on criteria identified herein. At the discretion of Union County, selection may be based on the SOQ rankings or a short list of firms may be selected based on SOQ rankings to be interviewed to determine final selection. Note: This is a Request for Qualification (RFQ). Responding firms are not required to submit project specific scope information nor price. Do not submit price information nor work product with your submittal package. Each submittal package will be reviewed based on qualification criteria listed in this RFQ. In accordance with NC G.S. 143-64.31, the County will negotiate a contract with the best qualified firm based on the Scope of Work listed in this RFQ. 4 PROJECT BACKGROUND The Grassy Branch WRF is currently permitted for a monthly average daily discharge of 0.050 MGD to Crooked Creek via NPDES permit NC0085812. The facility serves three schools, two subdivisions, and several additional private parcels. The facility has been issued Notice of Violations (NOVs) for flow, biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), ammonia, total suspended solids, fecal coliform, and pH over the last several years dating back to 2018. It has been determined that the majority of the NOVs have been a result of record rainfall events; however, over -allocation of sewer capacity has also contributed to discharge permit compliance issues. The County has actively been addressing inflow and infiltration (I & I), but the over -allocation of sewer capacity must be addressed through a plant expansion. The County has entered into a Special Order of Consent (SOC) to address the capacity issues through expansion of the facility, and a schedule of compliance is included in Appendix E. The facility's NPDES discharge permit includes provisions for expansion to 0.120 MGD upon issuance of an Authorization to Construct from NCDEQ. The effluent discharge limits for the facility at 0.120 MGD are summarized in Table 1 below, and the complete NPDES discharge permit is included in the Appendix D. Page 3 of 13 Union County, North Carolina U RFQ 2022-082, Engineering Services for Grassy Branch WRF Expansion Table 1: Grassy Branch WRF 0.120 MGD — NPDES Effluent Limits Flow 0.120 MGD - BODs April 1 — October 31 5 m /L 7.5 m /L BODS November 1 — March 31 10 m /L 15 m /L TSS 30 m /L 45 m /L NH3 April 1 — October 31 2 m /L 6 m /L NH3 November 1 — March 31 4 m /L 12 m /L DO >6m /L - Fecal Coliform(geometric mean 200/100 mL 400/100 mL pH 6<pH<9 - Current flows for the facility in 2022 through March have averaged 0.062 MGD. The highest monthly average from 2020 through 2022 occurred in December 2020 with an average daily flow of 0.078 MGD. Additional influent and effluent values from 2020 through 2022 are outlined in Table 2 and Table 3 below. Table 2: Grassy Branch WRF 2020 — 2022 Influent Sampling Data MIIIIIIIl=.9 2020 133 228 25 2021 150 231 31 2022' 124 165 26 Note 1: Data ends March 2022 Table 3: Grassy Branch WRF 2020 — 2022 Effluent Sampling Data Year I Flow (N MDS (mg/L) TSS (mg/L) NH3 (mom Note 1: Data ends March 2022 The Grassy Branch WRF is an extended aeration package treatment plant constructed by Hydro -Aerobics Package Wastewater Treatment Systems in 1997. The facility currently consists of an influent pump station, manual coarse screening, flow equalization, two conventional aeration basins with coarse bubble diffusers, two secondary clarifiers, tertiary sand filter, ultraviolet (UV) disinfection, effluent measuring/sampling box, aerobic digestion, blower building, and emergency back-up power. Digested biosolids are pumped to a tanker truck and transported to the Crooked Creek WRF for further stabilization. 5 DETAILED SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS 5.1 PROPOSAL FORMAT Offerors should prepare their SOQ in accordance with the instructions outlined in this section. The submittal should be one (1) complete document. Each Offeror is required to submit the SOQ electronically — Refer to item, 2.2. The SOQ should be prepared as simply as possible and provide Page 4 of 13 Union County, North Carolina RFQ 2022-082, Engineering Services for Grassy Branch WRF Expansion a straightforward, concise description of the Offeror's capabilities to satisfy the requirements of the RFQ. Utmost attention should be given to accuracy, completeness, and clarity of content. All parts, pages, figures, or tables should be numbered and clearly labeled. Response information should be limited to pertinent information only. Marketing and sales type information is not to be included. The total length of the submittal, including cover letter, should be no more than 25 single -sided pages. Submittals should be on 8 '/2" x 11" paper with an 11 point minimum text size; special graphics may be included on 11" x 17" paper with an 11 point minimum text size, if necessary. These special graphics pages will count toward the 25 page limit. Key personnel resumes may also be provided as an appendix to the document and will not count against the page limit. Covers, section acknowledgements, and the required forms do not count against the page limit. The submittal should be organized into the following sections: • Section A — Cover Letter • Section B — Project Team • Section C — Project Experience • Section D — Project Management, Approach and Quality Control • Section E — Reputation of Firm • Section F — Required Forms o Appendix A — Proposal Submission Form o Appendix B — Addenda Receipt and Anti -Collusion Omissions and incomplete answers may be deemed unresponsive. Please initial any corrections. 5.1.1 SECTION A — COVER LETTER Provide the following information about your company. The cover letter shall briefly introduce your firm, office location where work will be performed, principal in charge as well as: • Legal Company Name and DBA (if applicable) Address Telephone Number Website Address • Name of Single Point of Contact Title Telephone Number Email Address Page 5 of 13 Union County, North Carolina RFQ 2022-082, Engineering Services for L4 Grassy Branch WRF Expansion • Name of Person with Binding Authority Title Address Telephone Number Email Address • The firm's NC Engineering License. 5.1.2 SECTION B — PROJECT TEAM Provide a detailed organization chart that presents the team to be dedicated to these services. This should include the project manager, engineers, subconsultants, and other supporting staff to be used in completion of the work. Information to be included in this section shall include: • Professional, relevant qualifications of each team member, including which projects listed under the Project Experience section of the response, the project team individual(s) had a significant role; • Office location and number of year's employee has worked with their current firm; • Available time (in percent) that each team member may commit to these services. • Subconsultants to be utilized in the execution of the project must be clearly identified within the organizational chart. Provide relevant qualifications for up to five projects for each subconsultant proposed as part of the project team. Projects listed should demonstrate prior successful teaming with the respondent. 5.1.3 SECTION C — PROJECT EXPERIENCE Provide a representative summary of your firm's professional services experience in wastewater treatment design. Provide a minimum of five (5) representative projects demonstrating your firm's experience including the following information for each project: • Owner's name; • Owner's contact person name, address, telephone number, and email address; • Title and Description of the project; • Description of the services provided; • Engineer's opinion of probable cost vs. actual construction cost • Engineer's estimated project schedule vs. actual project schedule • Change order history, including reasons for additional cost and/or duration 5.1.4 SECTION D — PROJECT MANAGEMENT, APPROACH AND QUALITY CONTROL Provide a brief description of the systems and methods employed by the firm to effectively manage the project, including a summary on the management of: goal setting, managing client expectations, communications, scope, approach, quality control, managing project schedule, cost, quality control/assurance, risk and stakeholders within prescribed budgets and change management. Page 6 of 13 Union County, North Carolina U RFQ 2022-082, Engineering Services for Grassy Branch WRF Expansion 5.1.5 SECTION E — REPUTATION OF FIRM Provide a record of successfully completed projects without major legal or technical problems. State whether the firm has been sued or had a claim filed against it in the last five (5) years. If the answer is "yes" please, provide details of each suit or claim and the resolution of the matter. 5.1.6 SECTION F — REQUIRED FORMS Submittals must include copies of the following documents: • Appendix A — Proposal Submission (signed) • Appendix B — Addenda Receipt and Anti -Collusion (signed) �-=A%1W1111_rIII Eel zgo] :7III I=10EV_1►I11M=1Ix0III Eel ►Ia:Wl]4:'%1 6.1 SELECTION PARTICIPANTS Maintaining the integrity of the RFQ process is of paramount importance for the County. To this end, do not contact any member of the Union County Board of Commissioners or any member of the Union County staff regarding the subject matter of this RFQ until a selection is made, other than the County's designated contact person identified in the introduction to this RFQ. Failure to abide by this requirement shall be grounds for disqualification from this selection process. 2. The Owner will establish an RFQ Evaluation Team to review and evaluate the submittals. The RFQ Evaluation Team will evaluate the submittals independently in accordance with the published evaluation criteria. Union County reserves the right to conduct interviews with a shortlist of selected respondents. 3. At its sole discretion, the Owner may ask written questions of Offerors, seek written clarification, and conduct discussions with Offerors on the submittals. 4. The Owner will provide written notification to all Offerors of the selection at the conclusion of the Procurement. 5. At the Owner's discretion, it will initiate negotiations with the Preferred Offeror in accordance with the structure of this RFQ. The "Preferred Offeror" is the Offeror that the Owner determines achieves the apparent best overall score/ranking. If the Owner is unable to execute a contract with the Preferred Offeror, negotiations with the Preferred Offeror may be terminated, and provided that such negotiations are terminated in writing, the Owner may proceed to negotiate with the next Preferred Offeror. The Owner will continue in accordance with this procedure until a contract agreement is reached or the selection process is terminated. Negotiations are at the Owner's sole discretion. Page 7 of 13 Union County, North Carolina RFQ 2022-082, Engineering Services for Grassy Branch WRF Expansion 6.2 EVALUATION SELECTION PROCESS 1. A weighted analysis of the evaluation criteria will be utilized to determine the firm that represents the best value solution for the County. 2. In the evaluation and scoring/ranking of Offerors, the Owner will consider the information submitted in the RFQ as well as the meetings (if applicable) with respect to the evaluation criteria set forth in the RFQ. 3. The initial evaluation criteria/factors and relative weights listed below will be used to recommend selection of the Preferred Offeror or for the purpose of selecting Short - Listed Offerors. The County may choose to award without engaging in interview discussions. •• Criteria Weights Project Team -Qualified staff and proposed consultant team for the project; 35% -Current workload and availability to support the project; -Familiarity with the area where the project is located; Project Experience -Specialized or appropriate project experience; -Past performance on similar projects; 35% -Understanding of specific needs of UCW for this project; -Record of successfully completed projects without major legal or technical difficulties. Project Management, Approach, and Quality Control -Project management with respect to project goals, communication, and cost & schedule control; 20% -Proposed approach for the project; -Ability to address project challenges in a timely and definitive manner, Reputation of Firm 10% -History of successful completion of projects without loss or damage due to firm's negligence 4. After ranking of the Offerors' qualifications, the Owner may or may not decide to invite Short -Listed firms for interviews. If interviews are scheduled with the Short - Listed Offerors, previous evaluation and rankings/scores are not carried forward. For the purpose of selecting the Preferred Offeror, the evaluation criteria will be given the following relative weights. Project Team Project Experience 65% Project Management, Approach, and Quality Control Reputation of Firm Quality and Relevance of Interview as it Relates to the 35% Scope of the RFQ Page 8 of 13 Union County, North Carolina RFQ 2022-082, Engineering Services for Grassy Branch WRF Expansion 6.3 AWARD PROCEDURE The County reserves the right to make an award without further discussion of the submittals received. It is understood that any SOQ submitted will become part of the public record. A submittal may be rejected if it is incomplete. Union County may reject any or all submittals and may waive any immaterial deviation in a submittal. The County may accept the SOQ that best serves its needs, as determined by County officials in their sole discretion. More than one submittal from an individual, firm, partnership, corporation or association under the same or different names, will not be considered. The County may select and enter into negotiations with the next most advantageous Offeror if negotiations with the initially chosen Offeror are not successful. The award document will be a Contract incorporating, by reference, all the requirements, terms and conditions of the solicitation and the Offeror's SOQ as negotiated. 7 GENERAL CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS 7.1 TERMS OF CONTRACT The contract award will have an initial term of three (3) years with two (2) one-year renewal options at the County's discretion, pending annual budget approval. Union County has the right to reject any or all proposals, to engage in further negotiations with any Company submitting a proposal, and/or to request additional information or clarification. All SOQ proposals submitted in response to this request shall become the property of Union County and as such, may be subject to public review. 7.2 TERMS OF SUBMISSION All material received from a person or company ("Respondent") in response to this solicitation shall become the property of Union County and will not be returned to the Respondent. Any and all costs incurred by a Respondent in preparing, submitting, or presenting submissions are the Respondent's sole responsibility and Union County shall not reimburse the Respondent. All responses to this solicitation will be considered a public record and subject to disclosure under applicable public records law. Any material in a response which the Respondent considers a trade secret and exempt from disclosure as a public record under applicable law, including N.C.G.S. §§ 132-1.2 and 66- 152, must be properly designated as a trade secret. In order to properly designate such material, the Respondent must: (i) submit any trade secret materials in a separate envelope, or file, from all other submitted material, being clearly marked as "Trade Secret — Confidential and Proprietary Information," and (ii) stamp the same trade secret/confidentiality designation on each page of the materials therein which contain trade secrets. Page 9 of 13 Union County, North Carolina RFQ 2022-082, Engineering Services for Grassy Branch WRF Expansion To the extent consistent with public records law, Union County will make reasonable efforts to maintain the confidential nature of trade secrets, as determined by Union County and subject to the conditions set forth herein. Respondent understands and agrees by submitting a response to this solicitation, that if a request is made to review or produce a copy of any information in the Respondent's materials which was properly labeled by the Respondent as a trade secret, Union County will notify the Respondent of the request and the date that such materials will be released to the requestor unless the Respondent obtains a court order enjoining that disclosure. If the Respondent fails to obtain the court order enjoining disclosure prior to that date, Respondent understands and agrees that Union County will release the requested information to the requestor on that date. Furthermore, the Respondent also agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Union County and each of its officers, employees, and agents from all costs, damages, and expenses incurred in connection with refusing to disclose any material that has been designated as a trade secret by Respondent. 7.3 CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS The contents of this Qualifications statement and the commitments set forth in the selected SOQ shall be considered contractual obligations, if a contract ensues. Failure to accept these obligations may result in cancellation of the award. All legally required terms and conditions shall be incorporated into final contract agreements with the selected Service Provider. All payroll taxes, liability and worker's compensation are the sole responsibility of the Proposer. The Proposer understands that an employer/employee relationship does not exist under this contract. 7.4 TEMPLATE MASTER AGREEMENT Appendix C contains Union County's Template Master Agreement that will serve as a basis for the contract with the selected firm. 7.5 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY All Firms will be required to follow Federal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies. Union County will affirmatively assure that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement, equal employment opportunity will be offered to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, and marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age. 7.6 MINORITY BUSINESSES (MBE) OR DISADVANTAGED BUSINESSES (DBE) It is the policy of Union County that Minority Businesses (MBEs), Women businesses (WBEs), Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) and other small businesses shall have the opportunity to compete fairly in contracts financed in whole or in part with public funds. Consistent with this policy, Union County will not allow any person or business to be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be discriminated against in connection with the award and performance of any contract because of sex, race, religion, or national origin. Page 10 of 13 Union County, North Carolina U RFQ 2022-082, Engineering Services for Grassy Branch WRF Expansion 7.7 EXPENSE OF FIRM The Owner accepts no liability for the cost and expenses incurred by firms in responding to this Procurement. Each Firm that enters into the Procurement process shall prepare the required materials and the SOQ at its own expense and with the express understanding that the Firm cannot make any claims whatsoever for reimbursement from the Owner for the costs and expenses associated with the process, even in the event the Owner cancels this Project or rejects all submittals. 7.8 E-VERIFY E-Verify is the federal program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies, or any successor or equivalent program, used to verify the work authorization of newly hired employees pursuant to federal law. Vendor/Firm shall ensure that Firm and any Subcontractor performing work under this contract: (i) uses E-Verify if required to do so; and (ii) otherwise complies with applicable law. 7.9 INSURANCE One or more of the following insurance limits may be required if it is applicable to the project. The County reserves the right to require additional insurance depending on the nature of the agreement. At Offeror's sole expense,Offeror shall procure and maintain the following minimum insurances with insurers authorized to do business in North Carolina and rated A-VII or better by A.M. Best, or as otherwise authorized by the Union County Risk Manager. A. WORKERS' COMPENSATION Statutory (coverage for three or more employees) limits covering all employees, including Employer's Liability with limits of: $500,000 Each Accident $500,000 Disease - Each Employee $500,000 Disease - Policy Limit B. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY (for any agreement unless otherwise waived by the Risk Manager) Covering Ongoing and Completed Operations involved in this Agreement. $2,000,000 General Aggregate $2,000,000 Products/Completed Operations Aggregate $1,000,000 Each Occurrence $1,000,000 Personal and Advertising Injury Limit C. COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY Page 11 of 13 Union County, North Carolina RFQ 2022-082, Engineering Services for Grassy Branch WRF Expansion (for any agreement involving the use of a contractor vehicle while conducting services associated with the agreement) $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit - Any Auto D. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY (only for any agreement providing professional services such as engineering, architecture, surveying, consulting services, etc.) $1,000,000 Claims Made Offeror shall provide evidence of continuation or renewal of Professional Liability Insurance for a period of two (2) years following termination of the Agreement. ADDITIONAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS A. The Offeror's General Liability policy shall be endorsed, specifically or generally, to include the following as Additional Insured: UNION COUNTY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES ARE INCLUDED AS ADDITIONAL INSURED WITH RESPECTS TO THE GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY. Additional Insured status for Completed Operations shall extend for a period of not less than three (3) years from the date of final payment. B. Before commencement of any work or event, Offeror shall provide a Certificate of Insurance in satisfactory form as evidence of the insurances required above. C. Offeror shall have no right of recovery or subrogation against Union County (including its officers, agents and employees). D. It is the intention of the parties that the insurance policies afforded by Offeror shall protect both parties and be primary and non-contributory coverage for any and all losses covered by the above -described insurance. E. Union County shall have no liability with respect to Offeror's personal property whether insured or not insured. Any deductible or self -insured retention is the sole responsibility of Offeror. F. Notwithstanding the notification requirements of the Insurer, Offeror hereby agrees to notify County's Risk Manager at 500 N. Main Street, Suite 130, Monroe, NC 28112, within two (2) days of the cancellation or substantive change of any insurance policy set out herein. Union, in its sole discretion, may deem failure to provide such notice as a breach of this Agreement. Page 12 of 13 Union County, North Carolina RFQ 2022-082, Engineering Services for Grassy Branch WRF Expansion G. The Certificate of Insurance should note in the Description of Operations the following: Department: Contract #: H. Insurance procured by Offeror shall not reduce nor limit Offeror's contractual obligation to indemnify, save harmless and defend Union County for claims made or suits brought which result from or are in connection with the performance of this Agreement. Certificate Holder shall be listed as follows: Union County Attention: Keith A. Richards, Risk Manager 500 N. Main Street, Suite #130 Monroe, NC 28112 J. If Offeror is authorized to assign or subcontract any of its rights or duties hereunder and in fact does so, Offeror shall ensure that the assignee or subcontractor satisfies all requirements of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, maintenance of the required insurances coverage and provision of certificate(s) of insurance and additional insured endorsement(s), in proper form prior to commencement of services. 7.10 INDEMNIFICATION Offeror agrees to protect, defend, indemnify and hold Union County, its officers, employees and agents free and harmless from and against any and all losses, penalties, damages, settlements, costs, charges, professional fees or other expenses or liabilities of every kind and character arising out of or relating to any and all claims, liens, demands, obligations, actions, proceedings, or causes of action of every kind in connection with or arising out of this agreement and/or the performance hereof that are due, in whole or in part, to the negligence of the Offeror, its officers, employees, subcontractors or agents. Offeror further agrees to investigate, handle, respond to, provide defense for, and defend the same at its sole expense and agrees to bear all other costs and expenses related thereto. Page 13 of 13 Union County, North Carolina U RFQ 2022-082, Engineering Services for Grassy Branch WRF Expansion 8 APPENDIX A — PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORM RFQ 2022-082, Engineering Services for Grassy Branch WRF Expansion This Proposal is submitted by: Company Legal Name: Authorized Representative Name: Authorized Representative Signature: Representative Title: Address: City/State/Zip: Email Address: Phone Number: Website Address: It is understood that Union County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to make awards according to the best interest of the County, to waive formalities, technicalities, to recover and re - advertise this project. Proposal is valid for an estimated 120 calendar days from the Proposal due date and is submitted by an executive of the company that has authority to contract with Union County, NC. Name: Title: Signature: Date: Union County, North Carolina RFQ 2022-082, Engineering Services for Grassy Branch WRF Expansion 9 APPENDIX B — ADDENDUM AND ANTI -COLLUSION RFQ 2022-082, Engineering Services for Grassy Branch WRF Expansion Please acknowledge receipt of all addenda by including this form with your Proposal. Any questions or changes received will be posted as an addendum on www.co.union.nc.us and/or www.ips.state.nc.us. It is your responsibility to check for this information. Addendum Nam I certify that this proposal is made in good faith and without collusion with any other offeror or officer or employee of Union County. Company Name: Name: Title: Email Address: Signature: Date: Union County, North Carolina RFQ 2022-082, Engineering Services for Grassy Branch WRF Expansion r4" LA 10 APPENDIX C — TEMPLATE MASTER AGREEMENT RFQ 2022-082, Engineering Services for Grassy Branch WRF Expansion Union County, North Carolina RFQ 2022-082, Engineering Services for Grassy Branch WRF Expansion MULTIPLE PROJECT AGREEMENT BETWEEN UNION COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA AND ENTER FULL LEGAL NAME OF ENGINEERING FIRMClick here to enter text. •, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES DATE: Last Updated 08.16.21 AGREEMENT BETWEEN UNION COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA AND ENTER FULL LEGAL NAME OF ENGINEERING FIRMClick here to enter text. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES THIS IS AN AGREEMENT made as of , between Union County, North Carolina, with principal offices at 500 N. Main St., Monroe, North Carolina, 28112, hereinafter referred to as "OWNER" and Enter Full Legal Name of Engineering FirmClick here to enter text., with offices at Enter Office Address of Engineering FirmClick here to enter text., hereinafter referred to as "ENGINEER." OWNER desires to retain ENGINEER, a professional engineering firm, to provide engineering services on one or more projects in which the OWNER is involved; and ENGINEER desires to provide such services on such projects as may be agreed, from time to time, by the parties. OWNER and ENGINEER, in consideration of their mutual covenants, herein agree in respect of the performance of professional services by ENGINEER and the payment for those services by OWNER as set forth below. SECTION 1 - PROJECT TASK ORDER 1.1 This Agreement shall apply to as many projects as OWNER and ENGINEER agree will be performed under the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Each project ENGINEER performs for OWNER hereunder shall be designated by a "Task Order." A sample Task Order is attached to this Agreement and marked as Exhibit "A". No Task Order shall be binding or enforceable unless and until it has been properly executed by both OWNER and ENGINEER. Each properly executed Task Order shall become a separate supplemental agreement to this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, this Agreement does not require OWNER to purchase any minimum amount of professional services, and a decision by OWNER to not make any purchase hereunder will violate neither this Agreement nor any implied duty of good faith and fair dealing. OWNER has no financial obligation under this Agreement absent OWNER's execution of a valid and binding Task Order. 1.2 In resolving potential conflicts between this Agreement and the Task Order pertaining to a specific project, the terms of the Task Order shall control. 1.3 ENGINEER represents and agrees that it is qualified and fully capable to perform and provide the professional engineering services and other services required or necessary under this Agreement in a fully competent and professional manner, and that any consultants ENGINEER Last Updated 08.16.21 engages ("Consultants") are also fully capable and qualified to perform and provide the services that they will provide hereunder. 1.4 In performing services pursuant to this Agreement and any Task Order, ENGINEER shall comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, standards, and orders of any and all governmental bodies, agencies, authorities, and courts having jurisdiction. ENGINEER shall also exercise reasonable care and diligence in performing its services under this Agreement in accordance with generally accepted standards for engineering practice in the region which is the situs of the project or task subject to the Task Order ("Standard of Care"). 1.5 ENGINEER shall be responsible for all errors or omissions in the drawings, specifications, and other documents prepared by ENGINEER. It shall be the responsibility of ENGINEER throughout the period of performance under this Agreement, including any Task Order, to use reasonable professional care and judgment to guard OWNER against defects and deficiencies in any work. 1.6 ENGINEER shall correct at no additional cost to OWNER any and all errors, omissions, discrepancies, ambiguities, mistakes, or conflicts in the drawings, specifications, and other documents prepared by ENGINEER. 1.7 Time is of the essence in this Agreement. ENGINEER shall perform all services in a timely manner in accordance with any schedules set forth herein, including any Task Order. ENGINEER shall ensure all necessary or appropriate applications for approvals are submitted to federal, state, and local governments or agencies in a timely manner so as not to delay design or any other activities of a PROJECT. 1.8 Any of ENGINEER's key personnel, along with its Consultants and their key personnel, may be listed in a Task Order. No changes to ENGINEER's key personnel or its Consultants and their key personnel shall be permitted without the written consent of OWNER, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. SECTION 2 - BASIC SERVICES ENGINEER shall provide OWNER with all engineering and related services required to satisfactorily complete all phases and requirements of a Task Order within the time limitation set forth therein in accordance with the Standard of Care. ENGINEER's basic services and responsibilities ("Basic Services") for each Task Order are defined in the Appendix, Exhibit A, "Scope of Services", which is part of this Agreement as if fully set forth herein. A detailed Scope of Services for each Task Order, or for Additional Services, will be developed at the direction of OWNER and will formally become a part of this Agreement through a Task Order executed by both parties, which Task Order shall include payment provisions and provisions for time of completion by ENGINEER. Last Updated 08.16.21 2 2.1 General. 2.1.1 ENGINEER's Basic Services and responsibilities to OWNER areas defined in the Task Order applicable to each project. These services may include providing professional engineering consultation and advice and furnishing (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, process, chemical, solid waste and recovery) engineering design services and/or construction administration services and related architectural/engineering services incidental thereto. SECTION 3 - ADDITIONAL SERVICES 3.1 General Additional Services ("Additional Services") are not included in the Basic Services; and shall be provided if authorized by Task Order; and shall be paid for by OWNER as provided in this Agreement, in addition to compensation for Basic Services. SECTION 4 - OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES OWNER shall perform the following: 4.1 Designate in writing a person to act as OWNER's representative with respect to services to be rendered under this Agreement. Such person shall have complete authority to transmit instructions, receive information, interpret OWNER'S policies and make decisions with respect to ENGINEER's services for the PROJECT, except those decisions which require approval by the County Manager or Board of Commissioners. 4.2 Provide to ENGINEER any data, plans, reports, and other information in possession of, and reasonably accessible by, OWNER which are relevant to the execution of ENGINEER's duties on the PROJECT; provide all criteria and full information as to OWNER's requirements for the PROJECT, including design criteria, objectives and constraints, space, capacity and performance requirements, flexibility and expendability, and any budgetary limitations. 4.3 After receiving notice from ENGINEER, furnish, if necessary, services of soils/geotechnical engineers, archeological professionals or other consultants. These services may include, without limitation, borings, probings and subsurface explorations, hydrographic surveys, laboratory tests and inspections of samples, materials and equipment, with reports and appropriate professional recommendations. 4.4 Provide land surveys to include property, boundary, easement, right-of-way, utility surveys, property descriptions, zoning, deed or other land use restrictions. 4.5 Arrange for access to, and make all provisions for ENGINEER and its Consultants to enter upon public and private property as required by ENGINEER and its Consultants, to perform services under this Agreement. Last Updated 08.16.21 4.6 Review all studies, reports, sketches, Drawings, Specifications, proposals and other documents presented by ENGINEER. 4.7 Provide, if necessary, environmental assessments, or environmental impact statements related to the PROJECT; furnish approvals and permits from all governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the PROJECT and approvals and consents from others as may be necessary for completion of the PROJECT, except those approvals, permits and consents to be provided by ENGINEER pursuant to this Agreement. 4.8 Provide accounting and insurance counseling services as necessary for OWNER regarding the PROJECT, and auditing services as OWNER may require to ascertain how or for what purpose any contractor has used the monies paid under the construction contract. 4.9 Advertise for proposals from bidders, open the proposals at an appointed time and place, and pay for all costs incidental thereto. 4.10 Give prompt notice to ENGINEER whenever OWNER observes or otherwise becomes aware of any condition that affects the scope or timing of ENGINEER's services, or any defect or nonconformity in the Work of any contractor. 4.11 Render approvals and decisions as is necessary for the orderly progress of ENGINEER's services. ENGINEER shall be entitled to rely upon the accuracy and completeness of all information and services provided by OWNER or at OWNER's direction, unless ENGINEER knows or in the exercise of reasonable professional skill and care should or would have reason to know that information and services provided by OWNER were inaccurate or not completely accurate. SECTION 5 - PERIODS OF SERVICE 5.1 The provisions of this Section 5 and the various rates of compensation for ENGINEER's services provided for elsewhere in this Agreement have been agreed to in anticipation of the orderly and continuous progress of the PROJECT through completion of the Services contained herein. ENGINEER's obligation to render services hereunder will extend for a period which may reasonably be required for the performance of ENGINEER's services and required extensions thereto. If specific periods of time for rendering services are set forth or specific dates by which services are to be completed are provided, and if such dates are exceeded through no fault of ENGINEER, all rates, measures and amounts of compensation provided herein may be subject to equitable adjustment. 5.2 The services required for the various phases shall be performed within the time stipulated and mutually agreed in the Task Order for which services are authorized. 5.3 ENGINEER's services shall be considered complete at the earlier of (1) the date when the submissions for that phase have been accepted by OWNER; or (2) thirty (30) days after the date when such submissions are delivered to OWNER for final acceptance, provided no dispute exists as to the quality of ENGINEER's submissions. Last Updated 08.16.21 4 5.4 If OWNER requests significant modifications or changes in the general scope, extent or character of the PROJECT, the time of performance of ENGINEER's services and the various rates of compensation may be adjusted equitably. SECTION 6 - PAYMENTS TO ENGINEER 6.1 Methods of Payment for Services and Expenses of ENGINEER 6.1.1 Payroll Cost shall mean the salary and wages at the time services are performed of all personnel engaged directly on the PROJECT, including, but not limited to, engineers, architects, scientists, surveyors, designers, draftsmen, specification writers, estimators, other technical and business personnel; plus the cost of customary and statutory benefits including, but not limited to, social security contributions, unemployment; excise and payroll taxes, workers' compensation, health and retirement benefits, sick leave, vacation, holiday pay, and other benefits. 6.1.2 Direct Labor Costs shall mean salary and wages at the time services are performed of all personnel engaged directly on the PROJECT, including, but not limited to, engineers, architects, surveyors, designers, draftsmen, specification writers, estimators, other technical and business personnel, but does not include indirect payroll -related costs or fringe benefits. 6.1.3 Per Diem shall mean an hourly rate as stated in the Task Order to be paid to ENGINEER as total compensation for each hour an employee of ENGINEER works on the PROJECT, plus Reimbursable Expenses. 6.1.4 Overhead Multiplier shall mean a factor by which the Direct Labor Cost is multiplied to compensate for general and administrative overhead. When the basis of compensation is Per Diem, the Overhead Multiplier includes profit. When the basis of compensation is Cost Plus Fixed Fee, the Overhead Multiplier Does not include profit. 6.1.5 Reimbursable Expenses shall mean the actual expenses incurred directly or indirectly in connection with the PROJECT, limited to: Consultant or subcontractor costs authorized by OWNER, transportation and subsistence incidental thereto, providing and maintaining field office facilities including furnishings and utilities if such office is reasonably necessary, subsistence and transportation of Resident Project Representatives and their assistants, express mail, reproduction of Reports, Drawings, Specifications, Bidding Documents, and similar PROJECT -related items in addition to those required as Basic Services. Reimbursable Expenses for each Task Order issued pursuant hereto shall be limited by a not -to -exceed amount designated in the Task Order. 6.1.6 Lump Sum shall mean a fixed amount agreed upon in advance, subject to modification and amendments, for services rendered. Last Updated 08.16.21 5 6.1.7 Cost Plus Fixed Fee shall mean compensation based on Direct Labor Cost times an Overhead Multiplier plus Reimbursable Expenses, plus payment of a fixed amount agreed upon in advance, subject to modifications and amendments, for ENGINEER's services. 6.2 Amount of Compensation for Services. Compensation for Basic Services shall be on the basis of Per Diem, Lump Sum, or Cost plus Fixed Fee as specified in each Task Order. Compensation for Additional Services shall be on the basis of Per Diem, Lump Sum, or Cost plus Fixed Fee, with the amount of compensation for Additional Services to be determined at the time the Additional Services are requested. 6.3 Intervals of Payments 6.3.1 Payments to ENGINEER for Basic Services, Additional Services rendered, and Reimbursable Expenses shall be made once every month by OWNER. ENGINEER's invoices will be submitted once every month and will be based upon total services completed at the time of billing. OWNER shall make prompt payments in response to ENGINEER's invoices. 6.4 Other Provisions Concerning Payments 6.4.1 If OWNER fails to make any undisputed payment due ENGINEER for services and expenses within sixty (60) days after receipt of ENGINEER's statement, ENGINEER may, after giving seven (7) days' written notice to OWNER, suspend services under this Agreement until ENGINEER has been paid in full all amounts due for services, expenses and charges. 6.4.2 If during any authorized phase the PROJECT is suspended or abandoned in whole or in part for more than ninety (90) days through no fault of ENGINEER, ENGINEER shall be compensated for all services performed prior to receipt of written notice from OWNER of such suspension or abandonment, together with any Reimbursable Expenses then due. If the PROJECT is resumed after being suspended for more than ninety (90) days, ENGINEER's compensation may be equitably adjusted. 6.4.3 If and to the extent that the contract time initially established in the Contract Documents is exceeded or extended through no fault of ENGINEER, compensation for any Basic Services required during such extended period of Administration of the Construction Contract may be equitably adjusted. 6.4.4 If any items in any invoices submitted by ENGINEER are disputed by OWNER for any reason, including the lack of supporting documentation, OWNER may temporarily delete the disputed item and pay the remaining amount of the invoice. OWNER shall promptly notify ENGINEER of dispute and request clarification and/or remedial action. After any dispute has been settled, ENGINEER shall include the disputed item on a subsequent regularly scheduled invoice or on a special invoice for the disputed item only. 6.4.5 Accounting records of ENGINEER's compensation for Additional Services and Reimbursable Expenses pertaining to the PROJECT shall be maintained by ENGINEER and its Last Updated 08.16.21 6 Consultants and subcontractors in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices and shall be available for inspection by OWNER or OWNER's representatives at mutually convenient times for a period of three (3) years after completion of the PROJECT. SECTION 7 - GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS 7.1 Termination 7.1.1 If, through any cause within ENGINEER's reasonable control, ENGINEER fails to fulfill in a timely and proper manner its obligations under this Agreement, or if ENGINEER violates any of the covenants, agreements, terms or conditions of this Agreement, OWNER shall thereupon have the right to terminate this Agreement, or any individual Task Order, by giving ten (10) days written notice to ENGINEER of such termination and specifying the date when termination shall be effective. If ENGINEER cures the defaults set forth in the notice, then it shall be obligated to continue to perform under this Agreement. Notwithstanding the above, ENGINEER shall not be relieved of liability to OWNER for damages sustained by it by virtue of any breach of the Agreement by ENGINEER. OWNER may withhold payments to ENGINEER for the purpose of settlement until such time as the exact amount of damages due OWNER from ENGINEER is determined. 7.1.2 If, through any cause within OWNER's reasonable control, OWNER fails to fulfill in a timely and proper manner its obligations under this Agreement, or if OWNER violates any of the covenants, agreements, terms or conditions of this Agreement, ENGINEER shall thereupon have the right to terminate this Agreement by giving ten (10) days written notice to OWNER of such termination and specifying the date when termination shall be effective. If OWNER cures the defaults set forth in the notice, then ENGINEER shall be obligated to continue to perform under this Agreement. 7.1.3 OWNER may terminate this Agreement, or any individual Task Order, without cause, at any time upon provision of not less than five (5) days' written notice from it to ENGINEER. If the Agreement is terminated by OWNER as provided herein, ENGINEER shall be paid for Basic Services and Additional Services actually performed, less any payments previously made. 7.1.4 Upon termination, ENGINEER shall promptly discontinue all services under this Agreement unless the termination notice from OWNER directs otherwise. 7.2 Reuse of Documents 7.2.1 ENGINEER hereby assigns to OWNER, without reservation, all copyrights in all PROJECT -related documents, models, photographs, and other expression created by ENGINEER as required deliverables pursuant to this Agreement. Among those documents are certain "Instruments of Service," including any design drawings and construction documents. OWNER's obligation to pay ENGINEER is expressly conditioned upon ENGINEER's obtaining a valid written comprehensive assignment of copyrights from its Consultants (and subcontractors if applicable) and in terms identical to those that obligate ENGINEER to OWNER as expressed Last Updated 08.16.21 7 in this Subsection, which copyrights ENGINEER, in turn, hereby assigns to OWNER. OWNER in return hereby grants ENGINEER and its Consultants (and subcontractors if applicable) a non - revocable, non-exclusive license to reproduce the documents for purposes relating directly to ENGINEER's performance of its obligations under this Agreement, use in ENGINEER's professional activities for ENGINEER's archival records, and for ENGINEER's reproduction of drawings and photographs in ENGINEER's marketing materials. 7.2.2 To the extent that liability arises from misuse of the Instruments of Service or reuse of the Instruments of Service on a project other than the PROJECT contemplated herein by OWNER or another engineer or design professional, ENGINEER shall not be responsible for that misuse or reuse of the Instruments of Service on a project other than the PROJECT contemplated herein. 7.3 Confidentiality ENGINEER shall maintain the confidentiality of information specifically designated as confidential by OWNER, unless withholding such information would violate the law, create the risk of significant harm to the public, or prevent ENGINEER from establishing a claim or defense in an adjudicatory proceeding. ENGINEER understands and agrees that in addition to any other information designated as confidential by OWNER, the detailed plans and drawings of public buildings and infrastructure facilities, pursuant to G.S. 132-1.7, are not considered public record and ENGINEER shall keep such information confidential. ENGINEER shall require of its Consultants and subcontractors similar agreements to maintain the confidentiality of information required to remain confidential by this Agreement. 7.4 Insurance At ENGINEER's sole expense, ENGINEER shall procure and maintain the following minimum insurances with insurers authorized to do business in North Carolina and rated A-VII or better by A.M. Best, or as otherwise authorized by the Union County Risk Manager. A. WORKERS' COMPENSATION Statutory (coverage for three or more employees) limits covering all employees, including Employer's Liability with limits of: $500,000 Each Accident $500,000 Disease - Each Employee $500,000 Disease - Policy Limit B. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY Covering Ongoing and Completed Operations involved in this Agreement. $2,000,000 General Aggregate $2,000,000 Products/Completed Operations Aggregate $1,000,000 Each Occurrence $1,000,000 Personal and Advertising Injury Limit Last Updated 08.16.21 8 C. COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit - Any Auto D. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY $1,000,000 Per Claim ENGINEER shall provide evidence of continuation or renewal of Professional Liability Insurance for a period of two (2) years following termination of the Agreement. ADDITIONAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS A. ENGINEER's General Liability policy shall be endorsed, specifically or generally, to include the following as Additional Insured: UNION COUNTY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES ARE INCLUDED AS ADDITIONAL INSURED WITH RESPECT TO THE GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY. B. Before commencement of any work or event, ENGINEER shall provide a Certificate of Insurance in satisfactory form as evidence of the insurances required above. C. ENGINEER shall have no right of recovery or subrogation against Union County (including its officers, agents and employees), it being the intention of the parties that the insurance policies so affected shall protect both parties and be primary coverage for any and all losses covered by the above -described insurance. D. OWNER shall have no liability with respect to ENGINEER's personal property whether insured or not insured. Any deductible or self -insured retention is the sole responsibility of ENGINEER. E. Notwithstanding the notification requirements of the Insurer, ENGINEER hereby agrees to notify OWNER's Risk Manager at 500 N. Main Street, Suite #130, Monroe, NC 28112, within two (2) days of the cancellation or substantive change of any insurance policy set out herein. OWNER, in its sole discretion, may deem failure to provide such notice as a breach of this Agreement. F. The Certificate of Insurance should note in the Description of Operations the following: Department: Public Works Last Updated 08.16.21 9 G. Insurance procured by ENGINEER shall not reduce nor limit ENGINEER's contractual obligation to indemnify and save harmless OWNER for claims made or suits brought which result from or are in connection with the performance of this Agreement. H. Certificate Holder shall be listed as follows: Union County Attention: Risk Manager 500 N. Main Street, Suite #130 Monroe, NC 28112 I. If ENGINEER is authorized to assign or subcontract any of its rights or duties hereunder and in fact does so, ENGINEER shall ensure that the assignee or subcontractor satisfies all requirements of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, maintenance of the required insurances coverage and provision of certificate(s) of insurance and additional insured endorsement(s), in proper form prior to commencement of services. 7.5 Controlling Law 7.5.1 This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina. The parties to this agreement confer exclusive jurisdiction of all disputes arising hereunder upon the General Courts of Justice of Union County, North Carolina. 7.5.2 By its signature on this Agreement, ENGINEER represents and warrants that it is licensed and authorized to do business in the state of North Carolina and shall obtain all necessary licenses and permits required to perform the services set forth in this Agreement. 7.6 Successors and Assigns 7.6.1 OWNER and ENGINEER hereby bind their respective partners, successors, executors, administrators, legal representatives and, to the extent permitted by paragraph 7.6.2. below, their assigns, to the terms, conditions and covenants of this Agreement. 7.6.2 Neither OWNER nor ENGINEER shall assign, sublet or transfer any rights under or interest in this Agreement (including, but without limitation, monies that may become due or monies that are due) without the written consent of the other, except to the extent that any assignment, subletting or transfer is mandated by law or the effect of this limitation may be restricted by law. 7.6.3 Unless specifically stated to the contrary in any written consent to an assignment, no assignment shall release or discharge the assignor from any duty or responsibility under this Agreement. Nothing contained in this paragraph shall prevent ENGINEER from employing such independent professional associates, Consultants, and subcontractors as ENGINEER may deem appropriate to assist in the performance of services under this Agreement; however, the Last Updated 08.16.21 10 cost of any such professionals shall be passed through to OWNER without any surcharge, finder's fee or other added charge imposed by ENGINEER. 7.6.4 Except as may be expressly stated otherwise in this Agreement, nothing under this Agreement shall be construed to give any rights or benefits in this Agreement to anyone other than OWNER and ENGINEER, and all duties and responsibilities undertaken pursuant to this Agreement shall be for the sole and exclusive benefit of OWNER and ENGINEER and not for the benefit of any other party. 7.7 Equal Employment and Nondiscrimination In connection with the services under this Agreement, ENGINEER agrees to comply with the applicable provisions of state and federal equal opportunity statutes and regulations. 7.8 Indemnification ENGINEER agrees to protect, indemnify, and hold OWNER, its officers, employees and agents free and harmless from and against any and all losses, penalties, damages, settlements, costs, charges, professional fees or other expenses or liabilities of every kind and character arising out of or relating to any and all claims, liens, demands, obligations, actions, proceedings, or causes of action of every kind in connection with or arising out of this agreement and/or the performance hereof that are proximately caused by the negligence or intentional misconduct of ENGINEER, its officers, employees, subcontractors or agents, except to the extent the same are caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of OWNER. 7.9 Changes and Modifications OWNER and ENGINEER agree that no change or modification to this Agreement, or any attachments hereto, shall have any force or effect unless the change is reduced to writing, dated, and made a part of this Agreement. The execution of the change shall be authorized and signed in the same manner as this Agreement. 7.10 Severability and Waiver In the event any provision of this Agreement shall be held invalid and unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall be valid and binding upon OWNER and ENGINEER. One or more waivers by either of any provision, term, condition or covenant shall not be construed by the non -waiving party as a waiver of a subsequent breach of the same provision by the waiving party. 7.11 Extent of Agreement 7.11.1 This Agreement, including all exhibits, and any and all amendments, modifications, and supplements duly executed by OWNER and ENGINEER in accordance with this Agreement, shall govern and supersede any and all inconsistent or contradictory terms, prior oral or written representations or understandings, conditions or provisions set forth in any purchase orders, Last Updated 08.16.21 11 requisitions, requests for proposals, authorizations of services, notices to proceed or other forms or documents issued by OWNER with respect to the PROJECT or ENGINEER's services. This Agreement shall constitute the entire understanding and agreement of OWNER and ENGINEER with respect to ENGINEER's services on the PROJECT. 7.11.2 ENGINEER and OWNER shall execute and deliver such further instruments as may reasonably be requested by the other with respect to completion of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement. None of the instruments shall contain undertakings or representations not set forth in the Agreement or inconsistent herewith. 7.12 Notice and Service Thereof. Notices required hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if mailed by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, as follows: (a) If to OWNER: Public Works Administrator 500 North Main Street, Suite 500 Monroe, NC 28112 (b) If to ENGINEER: Enter Full Legal Name of Engineering FirmClick here to enter text. Enter Line One of Mailing AddressClick here to enter text. Enter Line Two of Mailing AddressClick here to enter text. or to such other persons or places as OWNER or ENGINEER shall furnish in writing to the other. Any services and/or work performed, prior to execution of this Agreement, by ENGINEER for OWNER in connection with the PROJECT shall be covered and governed by this Agreement and deemed rendered pursuant hereto. 7.13 E-Verify. E-Verify is the federal program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies, or any successor or equivalent program, used to verify the work authorization of newly hired employees pursuant to federal law. ENGINEER shall ensure that ENGINEER and any Consultant or subcontractor performing work under this Agreement: (i) uses E-Verify if required to do so by North Carolina law; and (ii) otherwise complies with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the North Carolina General Statutes. A breach of this provision by ENGINEER will be considered a breach of this Agreement, which entitles OWNER to terminate this Agreement, without penalty, upon notice to ENGINEER. Last Updated 08.16.21 12 7.14 Iran Divestment Act. Pursuant to Article 6E of Chapter 147 of the North Carolina General Statutes, OWNER must require most entities with which it contracts, which would include ENGINEER under this Agreement, to certify that the entity is not identified on a list created by the State Treasurer pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 147-86.58 (the "Final Divestment List"). This requirement is related to ensuring that entities with which local governments contract are not involved in investment activities in Iran. ENGINEER certifies that: (i) it is not listed on the Final Divestment List; and (ii) it will not utilize any Consultant or subcontractor performing work under this Agreement which is listed on the Final Divestment List. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals and executed this Agreement as of the day and year first written above. WITNESS: Lynn West, Clerk to the Board WITNESS: UNION COUNTY By: (SEAL) William M. Watson, County Manager ENTER FULL LEGAL NAME OF ENGINEERING FIRMClick here to enter text. WE (SEAL) Last Updated 08.16.21 13 Sample APPENDIX TASK ORDER Exhibit A ***NOTE: EACH TASK ORDER SHOULD BE SPECIFICALLY TAILORED TO INCLUDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, TERMS AND CONDITIONS WHICH APPLY TO A PARTICULAR PROJECT, BUT WHICH DO NOT APPLY TO ALL OF THE OTHER PROJECTS TO BE PERFORMED UNDER THE MULTIPLE PROJECT AGREEMENT. THE "TASK ORDER NUMBER," "PROJECT NAME," "PROJECT DESCRIPTION," "SCOPE OF BASIC SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED BY ENGINEER ON THE PROJECT," "PERIODS OF SERVICE," AND "PAYMENT TO ENGINEER" WILL LIKELY BE INCLUDED IN EACH TASK ORDER. THE REMAINING "PARTS" SHOULD BE DELETED FROM THE TASK ORDER UNLESS THEY ARE NEEDED TO STATE INFORMATION, TERMS OR CONDITIONS WHICH DIFFER FROM THOSE CONTAINED IN THE MULTIPLE PROJECT AGREEMENT. This Task Order pertains to an Agreement by and between UNION COUNTY ("OWNER"), and ENTER FULL LEGAL NAME OF ENGINEERING FIRMClick here to enter text. ("ENGINEER"), dated , ("the Agreement"). ENGINEER shall perform services on the project described below as provided herein and in the Agreement. This Task Order shall not be binding until it has been properly signed by both parties. Upon execution, this Task Order shall supplement the Agreement as it pertains to the project described below. TASK ORDER NUMBER: ***NOTE: THIS IS A SEQUENTIAL NUMBER BASED UPON THE CONTRACT NUMBER FOR THE MULTIPLE PROJECT AGREEMENT. FOR EXAMPLE, IF THE CONTRACT NUMBER FOR THE MULTIPLE PROJECT AGREEMENT WAS 5924, THE FIRST TASK ORDER WOULD BE NUMBER "5924-1," THE SECOND TASK ORDER WOULD BE NUMBER "5924-2," ETC.*** RELATED RFQ NUMBER: Last Updated 08.16.21 14 PROJECT NAME: PART 1.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: PART 2.0 SCOPE OF BASIC SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED BY ENGINEER ON THE PROJECT: PART 3.0 ADDITIONAL SERVICES, NOT PART OF BASIC SERVICES: PART 4.0 OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES: PART 5.0 PERIODS OF SERVICE: PART 6.0 PAYMENTS TO ENGINEER: 1. Payment for Basic Services 2. Payment for Additional Services: PART 7.0 OTHER: This Task Order is executed this UNION COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA By: Name: William M. Watson Title: County Manager Address: 500 N. Main St. Monroe, NC 28112 ENTER FULL LEGAL NAME OF ENGINEERING FIRMClick here to enter text. By: Name: Title: Address: Last Updated 08.16.21 15 11 APPENDIX D — GRASSY BRANCH WRF NPDES PERMIT RFQ 2022-082, Engineering Services for Grassy Branch WRF Expansion Union County, North Carolina RFQ 2022-082, Engineering Services for Grassy Branch WRF Expansion DocuSign Envelope ID: 08D06D03-27E2-4B5F-83BC-46360B2F33B4 NPDES Permit NCO085812 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NEDES) In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, Union County Public Works are hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the Grassy Branch WWTP 1629 Old Fish Road (off NCSR 1610), Monroe, NC Union County to receiving waters designated as Crooked Creek within the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III, and IV hereof. The permit shall become effective May 1, 2022 This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on October 31, 2023. Signed this day April 5, 2022 DocuSigned by: 8328B44CE9EB4A1... S. Daniel Smith, Director Division of Water Resources By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Page 1 of 9 DocuSign Envelope ID: 08D06D03-27E2-4B5F-83BC-46360B2F33B4 NPDES Permit NCO085812 SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein. Union County Public Works is hereby authorized to: 1. Continue to operate an existing 0.05 MGD wastewater treatment facility that includes the following wastewater treatment components: • an influent pump station • a manual bar screen • a flow equalization basin • two (2) aeration basins • two (2) secondary clarifiers • aerated sludge digester • two (2) tertiary filters • ultraviolet disinfection • backup chlorination/dechlorination • continuous flow measurement • standby power located at the Grassy Branch WWTP (1629 Old Fish Road, Monroe) in Union County; and 2. after receipt of an Authorization to Construct and submittal of an Engineers Certification for expansion to 0.120 MGD, operate wastewater treatment plant consisting of the following components: • an influent pump station • two (2) manual bar screens • two (2) flow equalization basins • three (3) aeration basins • three (3) secondary clarifiers • three (3) aerated sludge digesters • a disc filter system • ultraviolet disinfection • backup chlorination/dechlorination • continuous flow measurement • standby power 3. discharge from said treatment works, via Outfall 001, at a location specified on the attached map, into Crooked Creek [Stream Index 13-17-201, currently Class C waters within Subbasin 03-07-12 [HUC 030401050702] of the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin. Page 2 of 9 DocuSign Envelope ID: 08D06D03-27E2-4B5F-83BC-46360B2F33B4 NPDES Permit NCO085812 A. (L) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS [ 15A NCAC 02B .0400 et seq., 15A NCAC 02B .0500 et seq.] Grade II Biological Water Pollution Control System [15A NCAC 08G.0302] During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expansion above 0.050 MGD or expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge treated wastewater from Outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored' by the Permittee as specified below: LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS' EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS Sample [PARAMETER CODES] Monthly Weekly Daily Measurement Sample Average Average Maximum Frequency Type Location' Flow (MGD) 50050 0.050 MGD Continuous Recording Influent Effluent BOD, 5-day, 20°C (mg/L) 3 C0310 5.0 mg/L 7.5 mg/L Weekly Composite Effluent, (April 1 — October 31) Influent BOD, 5-day, 20°C (mg/L) 3 C0310 10.0 mg/L 15.0 mg/L Weekly Composite Effluent, (November 1—March 31 Influent Total Suspended Solids 3 C0530 30.0 mg/L, 45.0 mg/L Wcckly Composite Effluent, TSS (mg/L) Influent NH3 as N (mg/L) C0610 2.0 mg/L 6.0 mg/L Wcckly Composite Effluent (April 1 — October 31 NH3 as N (mg/L) C0610 4.0 mg/L 12.0 mg/L Wcckly Composite Effluent (November 1 — March 31 Dissolved Oxygen (DO) (mg/L) 00300 Daily Average > 6.0 mg/L Weekly Grab Effluent Fecal Coliform (#/100 ml) 31616 200/100 ml 400/100 ml Weekly Grab Effluent (geometric mean Temperature (°C) 00010 Monitoring & Report Weekly Grab Effluent Total Residual Chlorine 4,5 50060 17 µg/L5 2/Week Grab Effluent TRC /L pH (su) 00400 > 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units Weekly Grab Effluent Mercury, Total (ng/L) 6 COMER Once Per Permit Cycle 6 Once per permit cycle Grab Effluent Dissolved Oxygen (DO) (mg/L) 00300 Monitor & Report Variable2 Grab U, D Temperature (°C) 00010 Monitor & Report Variable2 Grab U, D Footnotes: 1. The permittee shall submit discharge monitoring reports electronically using the Division's eDMR system [see A. (4)]. 2. Sample locations: U- Upstream 50 feet above discharge point, D- Downstream at NC 218 bridge. Upstream/downstream samples shall be collected 3/Week during June, July, August, September, and Weekly during the remaining months of the year. Instream monitoring requirements shall be provisionally waived so long as the permittee remains a member of the Yadkin Pee Dee River Basin Association and the Association continues to function as approved by the Division and Environmental Management Commission. Page 3 of 9 DocuSign Envelope ID: 08D06D03-27E2-4B5F-83BC-46360B2F33B4 NPDES Permit NC0085812 3. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and TSS concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent value (85% removal). 4. Total Residual Chlorine monitoring is required only if chlorine is added to the effluent. 5. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 µg/l to be in compliance with the permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by a North Carolina certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50 jig/L. 6. Compliance with this limit shall be determined in accordance with A. (3). Conditions: • There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. Page 4 of 9 DocuSign Envelope ID: 08D06D03-27E2-4B5F-83BC-46360B2F33B4 NPDES Permit NCO085812 A. (2.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS [15A NCAC 02B .0400 et seq., 15A NCAC 02B .0500 et seq.] Grade II Biological Water Pollution Control System [15A NCAC 08G.0302] During the period beginning upon receipt of an Engineer's Certification for completion of the 0.120 MGD expansion and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge treated wastewater from Outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored' by the Permittee as specified below: LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS' EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS Sample [PARAMETER CODES] Monthly Weekly Daily Measurement Sample Average Average Maximum Frequency Type Location Flow (MGD) 50050 0.120 MGD Continuous Recording Influent or Effluent BOD, 5-day, 20°C (mg/L) 3 C0310 5.0 mg/L 7.5 mg/L Weekly Composite Effluent, (April 1 — October 31 Influent BOD, 5-day, 20°C (mg/L) 3 C0310 10.0 mg/L 15.0 mg/L Weekly Composite Effluent, (November 1—March 31 Influent Total Suspended Solids 3 C0530 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L Weekly Composite Effluent, TSS (mg/L) Influent NH3 as N (mg/L) C0610 2.0 mg/L 6.0 mg/L Weekly Composite Effluent (April 1 — October 31 NH3 as N (mg/L) C0610 4.0 mg/L 12.0 mg/L Weekly Composite Effluent (November 1 — March 31 Dissolved Oxygen (DO) (mg/L) 00300 Daily Average > 6.0 mg/L Weekly Grab Effluent Fecal Coliform (#/100 ml) 31616 200/100 ml 400/100 ml Weekly Grab Effluent (geometric mean Temperature (°C) 00010 Monitoring & Report Weekly Grab Effluent Total Residual Chlorine 4,5 50060 17 µg/L5 2/Week Grab Effluent TRC /L pH (su) 00400 > 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units Weekly Grab Effluent Mercury, Total (ng/L) 6 COMER Once Per Permit Cycle 6 Once per permit cycle Grab Effluent Dissolved Oxygen (DO) (mg/L) 00300 Monitor & Report Variable2 Grab U, D Temperature (°C) 00010 Monitor & Report Variable2 Grab U, D Footnotes: 1. The permittee shall submit discharge monitoring reports electronically using the Division's eDMR system [see A. (4)]. 2. Sample locations: U- Upstream 50 feet above discharge point, D- Downstream at NC 218 bridge. Upstream/downstream samples shall be collected 3/Week during June, July, August, September, and Weekly during the remaining months of the year. Instream monitoring requirements shall be provisionally waived so long as the permittee remains a member of the Yadkin Pee Dee River Basin Association and the Association continues to function as approved by the Division and Environmental Management Commission. 3. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and TSS concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent value (85% removal). Page 5 of 9 DocuSign Envelope ID: 08D06D03-27E2-4B5F-83BC-46360B2F33B4 NPDES Permit NCO085812 4. Total Residual Chlorine monitoring is required only if chlorine is added to the effluent. 5. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 µg/l to be in compliance with the permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by a North Carolina certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50 µg/L. 6. Compliance with this limit shall be determined in accordance with A. (3). Conditions- * There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. A. (3.) EFFLUENT MERCURY ANALYSIS [G.S. 143-215.66] The Permittee shall provide one effluent mercury analysis, using EPA Method 1631E, in conjunction with the next permit renewal application. The analysis should be taken within 12 months prior to the application date. Any additional mercury effluent mercury measurement conducted from the effective date of this permit and up to the application date shall be submitted with the renewal application. If the result of the mercury analysis is not provided with the application, the application may be returned as incomplete and the Permittee considered non -compliant. Page 6 of 9 DocuSign Envelope ID: 08D06D03-27E2-4B5F-83BC-46360B2F33B4 NPDES Permit NCO085812 A. (4.) ELECTRONIC REPORTING - DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS [G.S. 143-215.1 (b)] Federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) and program reports. The final NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule was adopted and became effective on December 21, 2015. NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections within Part II of this permit (Standard Conditions for NPDES Permits): • Section B. (11.) Signatory Requirements • Section D. (2.) • Section D. (6.) • Section E. (5.) Reporting Records Retention Monitoring Reports 1. Reporting Requirements [Supersedes Section D. (2.) and Section E. (5.) (a)1 The permittee shall report discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application. Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and submitted electronically using eDMR. The eDMR system allows permitted facilities to enter monitoring data and submit DMRs electronically using the internet. The eDMR system may be accessed at: https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/edmr. If a permittee is unable to use the eDMR system due to a demonstrated hardship or due to the facility being physically located in an area where less than 10 percent of the households have broadband access, then a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements may be granted and discharge monitoring data may be submitted on paper DMR forms (MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director. Duplicate signed copies shall be submitted to the following address: NC DEQ / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section ATTENTION: Central Files 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 See "How to Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting" section below. Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported via the eDMR system no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period. Regardless of the submission method, the first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Starting on December 21, 2025, the permittee must electronically report the following compliance monitoring data and reports, when applicable: Page 7 of 9 DocuSign Envelope ID: 08D06D03-27E2-4B5F-83BC-46360B2F33B4 NPDES Permit NCO085812 Sewer Overflow/Bypass Event Reports; Pretreatment Program Annual Reports; and Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 316(b) Annual Reports. The permittee may seek an electronic reporting waiver from the Division (see "How to Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting" section below). 2. Electronic Submissions In accordance with 40 CFR 122.41(1)(9), the permittee must identify the initial recipient at the time of each electronic submission. The permittee should use the EPA's website resources to identify the initial recipient for the electronic submission. Initial recipient of electronic NPDES information from NPDES-regulated facilities means the entity (EPA or the state authorized by EPA to implement the NPDES program) that is the designated entity for receiving electronic NPDES data [see 40 CFR 127.2(b)]. EPA plans to establish a website that will also link to the appropriate electronic reporting tool for each type of electronic submission and for each state. Instructions on how to access and use the appropriate electronic reporting tool will be available as well. Information on EPA's NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule is found at: https://www.federalre_ig ster.gov/documents/2015/10/22/2015- 24954/national-pollutant-discharge-elimination-system-npdes-electronic-reporting-rule Electronic submissions must start by the dates listed in the "Reporting Requirements" section above. 3. How to Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting The permittee may seek a temporary electronic reporting waiver from the Division. To obtain an electronic reporting waiver, a permittee must first submit an electronic reporting waiver request to the Division. Requests for temporary electronic reporting waivers must be submitted in writing to the Division for written approval at least sixty (60) days prior to the date the facility would be required under this permit to begin submitting monitoring data and reports. The duration of a temporary waiver shall not exceed 5 years and shall thereupon expire. At such time, monitoring data and reports shall be submitted electronically to the Division unless the permittee re -applies for and is granted a new temporary electronic reporting waiver by the Division. Approved electronic reporting waivers are not transferrable. Only permittees with an approved reporting waiver request may submit monitoring data and reports on paper to the Division for the period that the approved reporting waiver request is effective. Information on eDMR and the application for a temporary electronic reporting waiver are found on the following web page: h!Ltp:Hdeq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/edmr Page 8 of 9 DocuSign Envelope ID: 08D06D03-27E2-4B5F-83BC-46360B2F33B4 NPDES Permit NC0085812 4. Signatory Requirements [Supplements Section B. (11.) (b) and Supersedes Section B. (11.) (d)1 All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in Part II, Section B. (I I.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that person as described in Part II, Section B. (I 1.)(b). A person, and not a position, must be delegated signatory authority for eDMR reporting purposes. For eDMR submissions, the person signing and submitting the DMR must obtain an eDMR user account and login credentials to access the eDMR system. For more information on North Carolina's eDMR system, registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit the following web page: hqp:Hdeq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/edmr Certification. Any person submitting an electronic DMR using the state's eDMR system shall make the following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED: "I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations. " 5. Records Retention [Supplements Section D. (6.)] The permittee shall retain records of all Discharge Monitoring Reports, including eDMR submissions. These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the report. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR 122.41]. 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These samples shall be representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period. 3/Week Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period. Act or "the Act" The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq. Annual Average The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges. Arithmetic Mean The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values. Bypass The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility. Calendar Day The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling. Calendar Week The period from Sunday through the following Saturday. Calendar Quarter One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and October through December. Composite Sample A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 mL in such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time interval between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically. Composite samples may be obtained by the following methods: (1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow. (2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample collection, or (3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or Version 1110912011.2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 08D06D03-27E2-4B5F-83BC-46360B2F33B4 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 2 of 18 (4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at a constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following restrictions also apply: ➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters ➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour. ➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent grab samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period. ➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect effluent grab samples at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-hour sampling period. Continuous flow measurement Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device. Daily Discharge The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. For pollutants expressed in other units of measurement, the "daily discharge" is calculated as the average measurement of the pollutant over the day. (40 CFR 122.2; see also "Composite Sample," above.) Daily Maximum The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month. Daily Sampling Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s), that requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s). DWR or "the Division" The Division of Water Resources, Department of Environmental Quality. Effluent Wastewater discharged following all treatment processes from a water pollution control facility or other point source whether treated or untreated. EMC The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission EPA The United States Environmental Protection Agency Facility Closure Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES permit. Completion of facility closure will allow this permit to be rescinded. Geometric Mean The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = 1. Grab Sample Individual samples of at least 100 mL collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream samples). Version 1110912011.2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 08D06D03-27E2-4B5F-83BC-46360B2F33B4 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 3 of 18 Hazardous Substance Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA. Instantaneous flow measurement The flow measured during the minimum time required for the flow measuring device or method to produce a result in that instance. To the extent practical, instantaneous flow measurements coincide with the collection of any grab samples required for the same sampling period so that together the samples and flow are representative of the discharge during that sampling period. Monthly Average (concentration limit) The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges. Permit Issuing Authority The Director of the Division of Water Resources. Quarterly Average (concentration limit) The arithmetic mean of all samples taken over a calendar quarter. Severe property damage Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production. Toxic Pollutant: Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the CWA. Upset An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation. Weekly Average (concentration limit) The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges. Section B. General Conditions 1. Duty to Comply The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of the CWA and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41]. a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section 405(d) of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the requirement. b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319(d) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)] c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or Version 1110912011.2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 08D06D03-27E2-4B5F-83BC-46360B2F33B4 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 4 of 18 imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [33 USC 1319(c)(1) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)] d. Any person who knowingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both. [33 USC 1319(c)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)] e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)] f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A] g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $16,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed $37,500. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC 1319(g)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(3)] 2. Duty to Mitigate The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40 CFR 122.41(d)]. Civil and Criminal Liability Except as provided in permit conditions on 'Bypassing" (Part H.C.4), "Upsets" (Part II.C.5) and "Power Failures" (Part II.C.7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended. 4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143- 215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended. 5. Property Rights The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41(g)]. 6. Onshore or Offshore Construction This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters. Version 1110912011.2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 08D06D03-27E2-4B5F-83BC-46360B2F33B4 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 5 of 18 7. Severability The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 15013-23]. 8. Duty to Provide Information The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41(h)]. 9. Dpty to Reapply If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41(b)]. 10. Expiration of Permit The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date unless permission for a later date has been granted by the Director. (The Director shall not grant permission for applications to be submitted later than the expiration date of the existing permit.) [40 CFR 122.21(d)] Any Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the Permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq. 11. Signatory Requirements All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified [40 CFR 122.41(k)]. a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows: (1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures . (2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or (3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22]. b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if: (1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above; (2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and (3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22] Version 1110912011.2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 08D06D03-27E2-4B5F-83BC-46360B2F33B4 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 6 of 18 c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized representative [40 CFR 122.22] d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED: "I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations. " 12. Permit Actions This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41(f)]. 13. Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 02H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143.215.1 et. al. 14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0105(b)(2) may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit. Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls 1. Certified Operator Owners of classified water pollution control systems must designate operators, certified by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), of the appropriate type and grade for the system, and, for each classification must [T15A NCAC 08G .0201]: a. designate one Operator In Responsible Charge (ORC) who possesses a valid certificate of the type and grade at least equivalent to the type and grade of the system; b. designate one or more Back-up Operator(s) in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORCs) who possesses a valid certificate of the type of the system and no more than one grade less than the grade of the system, with the exception of no backup operator in responsible charge is required for systems whose minimum visitation requirements are twice per year; and c. submit a signed completed "Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form" to the Commission (or to the local health department for owners of subsurface systems) countersigned by the designated certified operators, designating the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and the Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC): (1) 60 calendar days prior to wastewater or residuals being introduced into a new system; or (2) within 120 calendar days following: ➢ receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a new Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC) of the proper type and grade; or ➢ a vacancy in the position of Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) or Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC). Version 1110912011.2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 08D06D03-27E2-4B5F-83BC-46360B2F33B4 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 7 of 18 (3) within seven calendar days of vacancies in both ORC and Back-up ORC positions replacing or designating at least one of the responsibilities. The ORC of each Class I facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must: ➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment facility must be visited at least weekly ➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204. The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must: ➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment facility must be visited at least five days per week, excluding holidays ➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility ➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204. 2. Proper Operation and Maintenance The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit [40 CFR 122.41(e)]. NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and maintenance of the facility, and all documentation required thereof, whether acting as a contract operator [subcontractor] or a member of the Permittee's staff. 3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41(c)]. 4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41(m)(2)] The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section. b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41(m)(3)] (1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the anticipated quality and effect of the bypass. (2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part II.E.6. (24-hour notice). c. Prohibition of Bypass (1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against a Permittee for bypass, unless: (A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage; (B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities, retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and (C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section. (2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system permit associated with the treatment facility. Version 1110912011.2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 08D06D03-27E2-4B5F-83BC-46360B2F33B4 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 8 of 18 (3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c. (1) of this section. 5. Upsets a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41(n)(2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial review. b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that: (1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset; (2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and (3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II.E.6.(b) of this permit. (4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II.B.2. of this permit. c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41(n)(4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding. 6. Removed Substances Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States except as permitted by the Commission. The Permittee shall comply with all applicable state and Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge, including 40 CFR 503, Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge; 40 CFR Part 258, Criteria For Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; and 15A NCAC Subchapter 2T, Waste Not Discharged To Surface Waters. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal practices. 7. Power Failures The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0124) to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent. Section D. Monitoring and Records 1. Representative Sampling Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be representative of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is representative of the discharge for the period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.41(j)]. 2. Reporting Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period. The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address: Version 1110912011.2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 08D06D03-27E2-4B5F-83BC-46360B2F33B4 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 9 of 18 NC DEQ / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section ATTENTION: Central Files 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 3. Flow Measurements Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation. Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement. 4. Test Procedures Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division. Permittees should contact the Division's Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908) or visit https:Hdeq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water- resources-data/water-sciences-home-page/laboratory-certification-branch for information regarding laboratory certifications. Facilities whose personnel are conducting testing of field -certified parameters only must hold the appropriate field parameter laboratory certifications. Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the CWA (as amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41]. To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used. 5. Penalties for Tampering The CWA provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both [40 CFR 122.41]. 6. Records Retention Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Pennittee's sewage sludge use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40 CFR 503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including: ➢ all calibration and maintenance records ➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation ➢ copies of all reports required by this permit ➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit Version 1110912011.2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 08D06D03-27E2-4B5F-83BC-46360B2F33B4 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 10 of 18 These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR 122.41]. 7. Recording Results For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record the following information [40 CFR 122.41]: a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements; b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements; c. The date(s) analyses were performed; d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses; e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and f. The results of such analyses. 8. Inspection and Entry The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by law, to; a. Enter, at reasonable times, upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit; b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this permit; c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise authorized by the CWA, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41(i)]. Section E Reporting Requirements 1. Change in Discharge All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit. 2. Planned Changes The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or additions to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41(1)]. Notice is required only when: a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR 122.29(b); or b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42(a)(1); or c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices, and such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan. 3. Anticipated Noncompliance The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(2)]. 4. Transfers This permit is not transferable to any person without prior written notice to and approval from the Director in accordance with 40 CFR 122.61. The Director may condition approval in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, in Version 1110912011.2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 08D06D03-27E2-4B5F-83BC-46360B2F33B4 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 11 of 18 particular NCGS 143-215.1(b)(4)b.2., and may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit, or a minor modification, to identify the new permittee and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary under the CWA [40 CFR 122.41(1)(3), 122.61] or state statute. 5. Monitoring Reports Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(4)]. a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II.D.2) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices. b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit using test procedures approved under 40 CFR Part 136 and at a sampling location specified in this permit or other appropriate instrument governing the discharge, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR. 6. Twenty-four Hour Repo a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance [40 CFR 122.41(1)(6)]. b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral report has been received within 24 hours. c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response personnel at (800) 858-0368 or (919) 733-3300. 7. Other Noncompliance The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II.E.5 and 6. of this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II.E.6. of this permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(7)]. 8. Other Information Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information [40 CFR 122.41(1)(8)]. 9. Noncompliance Notification The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following: a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances. b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc. c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility. Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. Also see reporting requirements for municipalities in Part IV.C.2.c. of this permit. 10. Availabilityports Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices Version 1110912011.2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 08D06D03-27E2-4B5F-83BC-46360B2F33B4 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 12 of 18 of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143- 215. 1 (b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act. 11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports The CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR 122.41]. 12. Annual Performance Reports Permittees who own or operate facilities that primarily collect or treat municipal or domestic wastewater and have an average annual flow greater than 200,000 gallons per day shall provide an annual report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permitee (NCGS 143-215.1C). The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which the facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality. The report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon which annual period is used for evaluation. The report shall be sent to: NC DEQ / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section ATTENTION: Central Files 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Version 1110912011.2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 08D06D03-27E2-4B5F-83BC-46360B2F33B4 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 13 of 18 PART III OTHER REQUIREMENTS Section A. Construction a. The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless (1) the Division has issued an Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit or (2) the Permittee is exempted from such AtC permit requirements under Item b. of this Section. b. In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1(a5) [SL 2011-394], no permit shall be required to enter into a contract for the construction, installation, or alteration of any treatment work or disposal system or to construct, install, or alter any treatment works or disposal system within the State when the system's or work's principle function is to conduct, treat, equalize, neutralize, stabilize, recycle, or dispose of industrial waste or sewage from an industrial facility and the discharge of the industrial waste or sewage is authorized under a permit issued for the discharge of the industrial waste or sewage into the waters of the State. Notwithstanding the above, the permit issued for the discharge may be modified if required by federal regulation. c. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for the proposed construction have been submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division. Section B. Groundwater Monitoring The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards. Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42): a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels"; (1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 µg/L); (2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L) for 2,4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony; (3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application. b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels"; (1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µgfl; (2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony; (3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application. Section D. Facility Closure Requirements The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system covered by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent adverse impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit continue at the permitted facility. Version 1110912011.2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 08D06D03-27E2-4B5F-83BC-46360B2F33B4 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 14 of 18 PART IV SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES Section A. Definitions In addition to the definitions in Part II of this permit, the following definitions apply to municipal facilities: Indirect Discharge or Industrial User Any non -domestic source that discharges wastewater containing pollutants into a POTW regulated under section 307(b), (c) or (d) of the CWA. [40 CFR 403.3 (i) and 0) and 15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(11)] Interference Inhibition or disruption of the POTW treatment processes; operations; or its sludge process, use, or disposal which causes or contributes to a violation of any requirement of the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's if different from the Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge permit or prevents sewage sludge use or disposal in compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes, regulations, or permits. [I 5A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(14)] Pass Through A discharge which exits the POTW into waters of the State in quantities or concentrations which, alone or with discharges from other sources, causes a violation, including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation, of the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's, if different from the Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge permit. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(23)] Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA, which is owned by a State or local government organization. This definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of municipal sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. It also includes the collection system, as defined in 15A NCAC 2T .0402, only if it conveys wastewater to a POTW treatment plant. The term also means the local government organization, or municipality, as defined in section 502(4) of the CWA, which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges to and the discharges from such a treatment works. In this context, the organization may be the owner of the POTW treatment plant or the owner of the collection system into which an indirect discharger discharges. This second type of POTW may be referred to as a "satellite POTW organization." [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(26)] "Significant Industrial User" or "SIU" An Industrial User that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(33)]: 1. Discharges an average of 25,000 gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the POTW (excluding sanitary, noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters); or 2. Contributes process wastewater which makes up five percent or more of the NPDES or non -discharge permitted flow limit or organic capacity of the POTW treatment plant. In this context, organic capacity refers to BOD, TSS and ammonia; or 3. Is subject to categorical standards under 40 CFR Part 403.6 and 40 CFR Parts 405-471; or 4. Is designated as such by the Permittee on the basis that the Industrial User has a reasonable potential for adversely affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, or the POTW's effluent limitations and conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options; 5. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting the criteria in paragraphs 1 or 2 of this definition above has no reasonable potential for adversely affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, the POTW's effluent limitations and conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options, and thus is not a Significant Industrial User (SIU); or 6. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting the criteria in paragraph 3 of this definition above meets the requirements of 40 CFR Part 403.3(v)(2) and thus is a non -significant categorical Industrial User. Section B. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs) Version 1110912011.2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 08D06D03-27E2-4B5F-83BC-46360B2F33B4 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 15 of 18 All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following [40 CFR 122.42(b)]: 1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger, regardless of the means of transport, which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants; and 2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger as influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit. 3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of effluent introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact that may result from the change of the quantity or quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW. Section C. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users. 1. Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from Industrial Users discharging to the POTW may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as sufficient information becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be revised to specify effluent limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water quality standards. 2. Prohibited Discharges a. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibition against the introduction of pollutants or discharges into the waste treatment system or waste collection system which cause or contribute to Pass Through or Interference as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0900 and 40 CFR 403. [40 CFR 403.5(a)(1)] b. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibitions against the introduction of the following wastes in the waste treatment or waste collection system [40 CFR 403.5(b)]: (1) Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to, wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees Centigrade using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21; (2) Pollutants which cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case discharges with pH lower than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such discharges; (3) Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting in Interference; (4) Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW; (5) Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C (1047) unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits; (6) Petroleum oil, non -biodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will cause Interference or Pass Through; (7) Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems; or (8) Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW. c. The Permittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the POTW, including slug loads and other unusual discharges, which have the potential to adversely impact the Permittee's Pretreatment Program and/or the operation of the POTW. The Permittee shall report such discharges into the POTW to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of the discharge; the investigation into possible sources; the period of the discharge, including exact dates and times; if the discharge has not ceased, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance, Version 1110912011.2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 08D06D03-27E2-4B5F-83BC-46360B2F33B4 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 16 of 18 3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the Permittee to supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to ensure compliance by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee may be necessary regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system. 4. The Permittee shall require any Industrial User (IU) discharging to the POTW to meet Federal Pretreatment Standards developed under Section 307(b) of the Act as amended (which includes categorical standards and specific local limits, best management practices and narrative requirements). Prior to accepting wastewater from any Significant Industrial User (SIU), the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a new Pretreatment Program or, as necessary, a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program, for approval as required under section D below as well as 15A NCAC 02H .0907(a) and (b). [40 CFR 122.440)(2)] 5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402 (b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate. Section D. Pretreatment Programs Under authority of sections 307 (b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations 40 CFR 403, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3(14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 02H .0900, and in accordance with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the pretreatment program submittal are an enforceable part of this permit. [40 CFR 122.440)(2)] The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the CWA, 40 CFR 403, 15A NCAC 02H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications thereof. Such operation shall include but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements. Terms not defined in Part II or Part IV of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0903 and 40 CFR 403.3. 1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO) The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [I 5A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(32), .0905 and .0906(b)(1); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1) and 403.9(b)(1) and (2)] 2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS) The Permittee shall implement an IWS consisting of the survey of users of the POTW collection system or treatment plant, as required by 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(i-iii) and 15A NCAC 02H .0905 [also 40 CFR 122.440)(1)], including identification of all Industrial Users that may have an impact on the POTW and the character and amount of pollutants contributed to the POTW by these Industrial Users and identification of those Industrial Users meeting the definition of SIU. Where the Permittee accepts wastewater from one or more satellite POTWs, the IWS for the Permittee shall address all satellite POTW services areas, unless the pretreatment program in those satellite service areas is administered by a separate Permittee with an approved Pretreatment Program. The Permittee shall submit a summary of its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years, and as required by the Division. The IWS submission shall include a summary of any investigations conducted under paragraph C.2.c. of this Part. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(13), .0905 and .0906(b)(2); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2) and 403.9] 3. Monitoring Plan The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data to be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of specific pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required by Parts ILD and II.E.5.). [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(16), .0906(b)(3) and .0905] 4. Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a HWA at least once every five years, and as required by the Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any subsequent permit modification) the Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40 CFR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop, in accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909, specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909. Pursuant to 40 CFR 403.5, local limits are Version 1110912011.2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 08D06D03-27E2-4B5F-83BC-46360B2F33B4 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 17 of 18 enforceable Pretreatment Standards as defined by 40 CFR 403.3(1). [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(10), .0905, and .0906(b)(4)] Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP) & Allocation Tables In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all Significant Industrial Users, permits for operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's collection system or treatment works. These permits shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control technologies to assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and requirements. The Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results of the HWA and the limits from all LUPs. Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as determined by the HWA. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(6), .0909, .0916, and .0917; 40 CFR 403.5, 403.8(f)(1)(iii); NCGS 143-215.67(a)] 6. Authorization to Construct (AtQ The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtQ is issued to all applicable Industrial Users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of an AtC, the proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to comply with all Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(7) and .0905; NCGS 143- 215.1(a)(8)] 7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their IUs The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by Industrial Users, compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. [15A NCAC 02H .0908(e); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(v)] The Permittee must: a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year; b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year for all SIU permit -limited parameters including flow except as allowed under 15A NCAC .0908(e); and c. At least once per year, document an evaluation of any non -significant categorical Industrial User for compliance with the requirements in 40 CFR 403.3(v)(2), and either continue or revoke the designation as non- significant. 8. IU Self Monitoring and Reporting The Permittee shall require all Industrial Users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting requirements outlined in the Division -approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit, or in 15A NCAC 02H .0908. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(5) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1)(v) and (2)(iii); 40 CFR 122.440)(2) and 40 CFR 403.12] 9. Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the CWA (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 02H .0909, specific local limitations, and other pretreatment requirements. All remedies, enforcement actions and other, shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the Division. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(7), .0906(b)(8) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(5)] 10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR) The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0908. In lieu of submitting annual reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 02H .0904 (b) may be required to submit a partial annual report or to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment requirements and other pretreatment implementation issues. For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous calendar year to the Division at the following address: Version 1110912011.2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 08D06D03-27E2-4B5F-83BC-46360B2F33B4 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 18 of 18 NC DEQ / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section Pretreatment, Emergency Response, and Collection Systems (PERCS) Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 These reports shall be submitted by March 1 of each year and shall contain the following: a. Narrative A narrative summary detailing actions taken, or proposed, by the Permittee to correct significant non- compliance and to ensure compliance with pretreatment requirements; b. Pretreatment Program Summary (PPS) A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on forms or in a format provided by the Division; c. Significant Non -Compliance Report (SNCR) A list of Industrial Users (IUs) in significant noncompliance (SNC) with pretreatment requirements, and the nature of the violations on forms or in a format provided by the Division; d. Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF) Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial Users (SIUs). These analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF) or on other forms or in a format provided by the Division; e. Other Information Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules, public notice of IUs in SNC, a summary of data or other information related to significant noncompliance determinations for IUs that are not considered SIUs, and any other information, upon request, which in the opinion of the Director is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit; 11. Public Notice The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Industrial Users (Ns) that were in significant noncompliance (SNC) as defined in the Permittee's Division -approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment requirements and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list shall be published within four months of the applicable twelve-month period. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(34), .0908(b)(5) and .0905 and 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(viii)] 12. Record Keep The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along with support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact on the POTW and shall retain all other Pretreatment Program records as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0908(f). [ 15A NCAC 02H .0908(f); 40 CFR 403.12(o)] 13. Pretreatment Program Resources The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and qualified personnel to accomplish the objectives of its approved pretreatment program. and retain a written description of those current levels of inspection. [I 5A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(9) and (10) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(3), 403.9(b)(3)] 14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications, POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 40 CFR 403.18, 15 NCAC 02H .0114 and 15A NCAC 02H .0907. Version 1110912011.2 12 APPENDIX E — GRASSY BRANCH WRF SOC COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE RFQ 2022-082, Engineering Services for Grassy Branch WRF Expansion Scheduled Activity SOC Due Date Submit contract documents for regulatory approval for December 31, 2023 Grassy Branch WRF upgrade project Upon receipt of the required Division of Water Resources September 30, 2024 permit(s), begin construction of Grassy Branch WRF upgrades Complete construction of the upgrades to the wastewater March 31, 2027 treatment plant and submit a certification of completion (Engineer's Certification) from a professional engineer verifying that the construction has been completed. Begin use of new UV disinfection system. Attain compliance with NPDES permit final limits June 30, 2027 Union County, North Carolina RFQ 2022-082, Engineering Services for Grassy Branch WRF Expansion 13 APPENDIX F — GRASSY BRANCH WRF TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM RFQ 2022-082, Engineering Services for Grassy Branch WRF Expansion Union County, North Carolina RFQ 2022-082, Engineering Services for Grassy Branch WRF Expansion AHLazell Technical Memor^an.dum. (DRAFT) North Carolina License C-0381 June 28, 2019 To: Union County Department of Public Works From: Jim Struve, PE, Hazen and Sawyer (Hazen) Mary Sadler, PE, Hazen Joe Rohrbacher, PE, Hazen Michael Parker, PE, Hazen Amanda Ford, Hazen Engineer Certification for Grassy Branch Water Reclamation Facility Special Order by Consent Introduction This process certification is in support of the Union County Public Works (UCPW) application for a Special Order by Consent (SOC) for the Grassy Branch Water Reclamation Facility (WRF). This correspondence is an independent professional report on the status of the Grassy Branch WRF to meet the existing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit limits during the period the WRF will be operating under the SOC. The following narratives specifically address the SOC application requirements. It should be noted that all engineering determinations are supported by a detailed process evaluation published separately from this signed and sealed certification. 2. Summary of Existing WRF Infrastructure The Grassy Branch WRF is an extended aeration package treatment plant (PTP) constructed by Hydro - Aerobics Package Wastewater Treatment Systems in 1997. The WRF is permitted for a maximum month design flow of 50,000 gallons per day (gpd), or 0.05 million gallons per day (mgd). Union County operates the facility NPDES permit NC0085812. Table 2-1 summarizes the final effluent permit limits for five-day biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5), total suspended solids (TSS), ammonia (NH3-N), and fecal colifonn. The Grassy Branch WRF consists of coarse screening, flow equalization, two conventional aeration basins with coarse bubble diffusers, two secondary clarifiers, a sand filter, and ultraviolet (UV) disinfection. Waste activated sludge (WAS) is processed in an aerobic digester for volatile solids reduction. The digested solids are then pumped to a tanker truck and transported to the Crooked Creek WRF for further stabilization. Table 2-2 summarizes the design criteria of the existing Grassy Branch WRF infrastructure. Hazen and Sawyer • 9101 Southern Pine Blvd, Suite 250 • Charlotte, NC 28273 • 704.357.3150 s� Table 2-1: Final Effluent Permit Limits Parameter Monthly . Average Weekly Average BODs, mg/L (April 1 through October 31) 5 T5 BODs, mg/L (November 1 through March 31) 10 15 TSS, mg/L 30 45 Ammonia, mg/L (April 1 through October 31) 2 6 Ammonia, mg/L (November 1 through March 31) 4 12 Fecal coliform, geometric mean/100 mL 200 400 Table 2-2: Summary of Design Criteria for Existing Grassy Branch WRF Infrastructure Unit Process Parameter Design Criteria Influent Pump Station Number of pumps 2 Capacity per pump, gpd 129,600 Capacity total, gpd 259,200 Influent Screening Type Coarse Manual Bar Screen Number 1 Opening diameter, inch 2 Flow Equalization Number 2 Volume per basin, gallon 7,700 Volume total, gallon 15,400 Type of aeration system Coarse bubble Flow Equalization Treatment Aeration System Number of blowers 2 Type of blowers Positive displacement Motor, horsepower (HP) 2 Secondary Treatment Number 2 Volume per basin, gallon 25,000 Volume total, gallon 50,000 Engineer Certification for Grassy Branch Water Reclamation Facility Page 2 of 9 Table 2-2: Summary of Design Criteria for Existing Grassy Branch WRF Infrastructure Unit Proc"s Parameter Design Criteria Hydraulic retention time per basin, hour 12 Hydraulic retention time total, hour 24 Secondary Treatment Aeration System Type of aeration system Coarse bubble Number of blowers 2 Type of blowers Positive displacement Motor, horsepower (HP) 7.5 Secondary Clarifier Number of clarifiers 2 Diameter, feet 10 Surface area, SF 78.5 Sand Filter Number of beds 2 Area of bed per unit, SF 18.75 Area of bed total, SF 37.5 Fill material Anthracite/Sand Sand Filter Aeration System Number of blowers 2 Type of blowers Positive displacement Motor, horsepower (HP) 3 Ultraviolet Disinfection Number of banks 2 Number of modules 3 Number of lamps per module 2 3. Flow Evaluation The historical data indicate that influent flows in excess of the permitted design capacity of the WRF have resulted in final effluent pennit violations for flow, conventional pollutants, and bacterial pollutants. The County has attributed the majority of the Notice of Violations (NOVs) to record rainfall events in the region. The County also acknowledges that more sewer connections have been allocated to the Grassy Branch WRF than available capacity. Hazen recommends a permanent increase in the design maximum month flow from 0.05 mgd to 0.120 mgd. Engineer Certification for Grassy Branch Wafer Reclamation Facility Page 3 of Two parallel analysis were ran to verify the proposed 120,000 gpd maximum month design capacity. The first analysis used the average day wastewater flow rates published in 15A NCAC 02T .0114 (Wastewater Design Flow Rates). The wastewater unit flow rates for schools and dwelling units were applied to the number of students and homes served by the Grassy Branch WRF. Due to the proximity to schools, an assumption of three bedrooms per dwelling unit was used in the analysis. The second flow analysis used a Hazen and Sawyer statistical approach for evaluating flow metrics and peaking factors. Table 3-4 summarizes the proposed design annual average for both analyses. Both calculation methods result in an annual average flow within 20%. The statistically -derived maximum month, maximum week, and maximum day peaking factors are also summarized in Table 3-4. The more conservative annual average flow of 67,000 gpd was used to fully account for the impact of the seasonal flow variation attributed to the three schools. Table 3-4: Summary of Methods Used to Calculate Proposed Maximum Month Design Flow Average Day Wastewater Flow Calculations per 15A NCAC 02T .0114 Dwelling Unit / School Unit Flow Rate 1, 2 Flow, gpd Hazen Statistical Analysis Flow, gpd Peakin Factor . Piedmont High School 15 gpd / student 2 10,082 ---- ---- (1,363 students) Piedmont Middle School 15 gpd / student 2 7,530 ---- ---- (1,018 students) Unionville Elementary School 12 gpd / student 2 4,148 (701 students) Loxdale Subdivision (52 homes) 360 gpd / dwelling units 18,720 I ---- ---- Smithfield Subdivision (62 homes) 360 gpd / dwelling unit a 22,320 I ---- ---- Private parcels (12 homes) 360 gpd / dwelling unit a 4,320 ---- ---- Annual average flow 67,120 53,440 ---- Maximum month flow 120,000 ---- 1.8 Maximum week (7-day) flow 201,000 I ---- 3.0 Maximum day flow 469,000 7.0 'Per 15A NCAC 02T .0114 — Wastewater Design Flow Rates. 2 Average day school flow rate converted to an annual average flow (e.g., school in session 180 days per year). The calculations assume three bedrooms per dwelling unit due to the proximity to schools. 4. Evaluation and Optimization of Existing Treatment Units 4.1 Historical Influent Characterization Data Tables 4-1 and 4-2 summarize the maximum month, maximum week (e.g., 7-day), and maximum day peaking factors (PF) and influent concentrations and loads, respectively. Data was evaluated from 2015 through 2018. Data from the year 2019 does not account for the impact of the seasonal flow variation and Engineer Certif-mation for Grassy Branch Water Reclamation Facility Page 4 of 9 am was therefore not included in the analysis. A statistical approach was used for evaluating influent characterization metrics and peaking factors. The original design influent loads and concentrations for the WRF are not known, as the criteria were not provided in the manufacturer's Wastewater Treatment Systems Operations and Maintenance (O&M) manual. The proposed design concentrations and loads for the Grassy Branch WRF improvements project are summarized in Table 4-3. Table 4-1: Influent Flow and Peaking Factors Parameter 2015 2016 2017 2018 Maximum month peaking factor 1.94 1.65 1.74 1.91 Maximum week (7-day) peaking factor 2.98 3.44 2.70 2.72 Maximum day peaking factor 7.76 7.00 6.74 6.72 Table 4-2: Annual Average Influent Concentrations and Loads Parameter 2015 2016 2017 2018 BOD5, mg/L 135 185 217 203 BOD5, Ib/d 46 59 69 87 TSS, mg/L 184 325 462 458 TSS, Ib/d 63 98 137 170 NH3-N, mg/L 33 33 27 29 NH3-N, Ib/d 10 11 9 11 Table 4-3: Proposed Influent Design Concentrations and Loads TSS 250 140 1.2 1.5 2.0 BOD5 250 140 1.2 1.5 2.0 TKN 40 22 1.2 1.5 2.0 NH3-N 26 15 1.2 1.5 2.0 TP 5.0 2.8 1.2 1.5 2.0 Engineer Certification fca Grasgy Branch Water Reclamation Facility Page 5 of 9 4.2 Influent Pumps The existing influent pumps are rated at 130,000 gpd each at 15 feet of total dynamic head (TDH), which allows for 260,000 gpd with both units in service. The existing pumps cannot be further optimized and do not have sufficient capacity for the proposed maximum month design flow. Additional pumps will be needed to provide adequate capacity with redundancy for the proposed improvements. 4.3 Influent Screening lnfluent screening is comprised of a manual coarse bar screen designed for a peak hour flow of 150,000 gpd (e.g., 2.5 times the maximum month design flow of 50,000 gpd). The existing bar screen cannot be further optimized. Additional screening unit(s) are required as the existing screen does not have adequate capacity to meet the proposed maximum month design flow. 4.4 Plow Equalization Existing flow equalization consists of two 7,700-gallon basins, or 15,400 gallons total volume. The existing flow equalization basins cannot be further optimized, as the basins do not provide adequate hydraulic retention time to attenuate the proposed maximum month design flow. Additional equalization volume is required as part of the facility improvements. 4.5 Secondary Treatment Train The secondary treatment process consists of a 50,000 gpd (e.g., two trains in service) conventional aeration activated sludge process. The PTP is equipped with coarse bubble diffusers and two rotary lobe positive displacement blowers. The aeration basins were designed to provide a 24-hour hydraulic retention time at the current maximum month design flow of 0.05 mgd. However, only 15 hours of hydraulic retention time is provided at current flows. The WAS flow is not measured nor were solids hauling records available for the determination of the solids retention time (SRT). The positive displacement blowers and coarse bubble aeration system does not have adequate capacity to treat the existing annual average, maximum month, maximum week, and maximum day loads with one blower out of service. Based on the available hydraulic, process, and equipment capacity, the secondary process cannot be further optimized to treat additional flow. New process volume and aeration equipment is required as part of the facility improvements for the proposed maximum month design flow. 4.6 Secondary Clarifiers The Grassy Branch WRF has two 10 foot diameter secondary clarifiers. Each clarifier has a sidewater depth of 10 feet. The reported historical peak day surface overflow rates (SOR) and surface loading rates (SLR) are 1,823 gpd/SF and 63 lb/SF, respectively. The calculated overflow and loading rates are excessive compared to standard engineering best practices. Typical design overflow rates range from 300 to 1,000 gpd/SF. Typical solids loading rates range from 15 to 35 lb/day-SF. The existing secondary Engincer Certification for Grassy Rranch Water Reclamation Facility Page 6 of 9 clarifiers are undersized and caimot be further optimized. New secondary clarification capacity is required for the proposed improvements. 4.7 Tertiary Filtration The WRF has two mixed media (anthracite/sand) tertiary filters each with a surface area of 18.75 SF. The historic peak day hydraulic loading rate and solids loading rate are 7.3 gpm/SF and 3.9 lb/SF, respectively. The calculated hydraulic and solids loading rates are excessive compared to standard engineering best practices. Typical filter design hydraulic and solids loading rates are 5 gpd/SF and 3 lb/day-SF, respectively. The existing mixed media filters cannot be further optimized. New filtration capacity is required for the proposed improvements. 4.8 UV Disinfection The existing UV disinfection system was installed in the original chlorine contact chamber as a retrofit project. Routine maintenance is problematic as it requires that UCPW staff remove grating and stand in the channel. The existing UV system carmot be further optimized and does not have the required capacity to meet the proposed maximum month design flow. An additional unit(s) will be required to meet the proposed peak day flow. 4.9 Effluent Flow Measurement Effluent flow is measured via a discharge weir. The existing weir will require replacement to accommodate the proposed maximum month design flow. 4.10 Post Aeration The facility does not have a formal post aeration system. Aeration is achieved through the effluent flow weir and head drop to the final effluent discharge location. The facility has not had any effluent permit violations for dissolved oxygen, so it is not anticipated that additional post aeration capacity will be needed. 4.11 Aerobic Digester The existing aerobic digester equalization consists of two 4,500-gallon basins for 9,000 gallons of total volume. The aerobic digester is equipped with coarse bubble diffusers connected to the secondary treatment positive displacement blowers. The aerobically digested solids are pumped out and transported to the Crooked Creek WRF for final disposal. Additional aerobic digestion volume will be needed to accommodate the proposed maximum design flow. The final disposal method will not be altered. Engineer Certikeation for Grassy Branch Water Reclamation Facility Page 7 of 9 4.12 Operational Procedures Current operating procedures are consistent with best practices for operation of a wastewater treatment facility. Housekeeping and maintenance of the facility are excellent for industry standards. No operational changes are recommended at this time. 5. Specific Requirements of the SOC 5.1 Evaluation of Existing Treatment Units and Operational Procedures The existing Grassy Branch WRF does not have adequate process capacity to adequately treat the current flows and loads and maintain NPDES permit compliance. The WRF cannot be further optimized or operated in a manner that achieves compliance with final effluent permit limits. Additional process units are necessary to be in compliance with the existing final effluent permit limits. 5.2 The Effluent Limits that the Facility Could Be Expected to Meet if Operated at Their Maximum Efficiency during the Term of the Requested SOC (Consider Interim Construction Phases) The historical data indicate influent flows greater than the permitted maximum month design flow results in final effluent permit violations for flow, BOD, TSS, ammonia, and fecal coliform. Table 5-1 summarizes the requested interim effluent limits for the Grassy Branch WRF. The requested limits are based on the 2015 to 2018 historical data in conjunction with the process modeling and WRF evaluation. It is not anticipated that construction phases will be applicable to the proposed upgrade project, so tiered interim limits are not necessary. Table 5-1: Interim Effluent Permit Limits Request Parameter Monthly Average ._..___,Weekly Average BOD5, mg/L (November 1 through March 31) 30 45 BOD5, mg/L (April 1 through October 31) 10 15 TSS, mg/L 100 200 Ammonia, mg/L (November 1 through March 31) 20 30 Ammonia, mg/L (April 1 through October 31) 4 12 Fecal coliform, geometric mean/100 mL 900 ---- 5.3 Any Other Actions Taken to Correct Problems Prior to Requesting the SOC The County has been actively involved in reduction of infiltration and inflow (I&I) in the collection system. A Phase 1 I&I study was commissioned in 2016 to broadly determine problem areas. A Phase 2 Engineer Certification for Gassy Branch Water Reclamation Facility Page K of9 study in 2017 focused on repair efforts readily identified in the Phase 1 study. The Phase 2 study also included wet weather monitoring. In 2018, Phase 3 efforts included confirming the effectiveness of previous repair efforts, extensive CCTV review of the entire collection system, and the continuation of repair efforts. Phase 4 of the I&I reduction effort started in 2019. This phase consists of a review of dry and wet weather data and patterns and on -going inspection of the collection system. As of January 2019, the entire Grassy collection system has been surveyed by CCTV. As of May 2019, 42 manholes have been grouted and 48 inflow collectors installed. Union County has also been actively evaluating process changes at the WRF to minimize NOW Staff has taken several precautionary measures in anticipation of high flow events, as follows: Bypassing of filters Increased monitoring of WRF to include frequent visits during a wet weather event and constant monitoring of telemetry via SCADA Control of air input to aeration basins to retain suspended solids: o Shutting down of all compressors except one. o Reducing remaining compressor to 30 Hz. o Shutting down all aerator drop legs except the first set. 6. Summary of Recommendations for Infrastructure Improvements The historical data indicate the influent flows that exceed the permitted design capacity of the Grassy Branch WRF have resulted in final effluent permit violations for flow, conventional pollutants, and bacterial pollutants. The County has attributed the majority of the NOVs to record rainfall events in the region. The County also acknowledges that more sewer connections have been allocated to the Grassy Branch WRF than available capacity. Hazen recommends a permanent increase in the design maximum month flow from 0.05 mgd to 0.120 mgd. Hazen recommends an expansion of the Grassy Branch WRF which would include larger influent pumps, an additional secondary treatment train and secondary clarifier, the addition of cloth disk filters, and a new UV disinfection system. Hydraulics would be evaluated during detail design. Existing unit processes will remain in service during construction. It is not anticipated that construction activity will affect the current facility performance. Engineer Certification for Grassy Branch water Reclamation Facility Page 9 of 9 4/26/23, 11:48 AM OF, ASSET MANAGEMENT Asset Management 21.2 - Production - Jonathan Jordan 3 C60, 0 Jonathan Jordan }� Home IF=""_Lo_okup Work Orders Q i • • • - • x + �Vl AF% #) Work Order # Current Status Status Date Status Time 22-043096 999 Complete 2/17/2023 f 7. 2:28 PM Category * CMH Manhole Problem * WWP56 Leak Main Task * WWT61 Inject Manhole Cause WWC40 1/1 WO Labor Type 1 Routine L ❑ Customer -Side Issue ❑ Not Union County Infrastructure Assigned To 5475 James Hargett Assigned Crew * RAPIDR Rapid Response Supervisor * 3995 Matthew Hargett 811 Locate # INS Customer Account Meter ID Start Date 2/17/2023 f 7. Creation Date Time 10/14/2022 9:31 AM Priority 2 High (1 day) End Date 2/17/2023 f 7. Address Street Name Erindale CT Asset Description 7537 ❑ Catawba / Black Particle Issue MS Audit ❑ Disaster Response Work Order Details NorthStar Comments Comments to Crew -Inject upstream pipe connection; MH 7537; 2 leaks Completion Comment Injected manhole to stop i&i 811 Locate Info Locate Called In NorthStar INS Customer Name Meter Size Billing Cycle Meter Route Subdivision Route Order INS Scheduled Date f 7. ❑ From NorthStar AMR ID / ERT Transponder New AMR ID Last Meter Read Current Meter Read New Meter ID Locate Clear 701 INS Customer Phone Address (NorthStar) Erindale CT Created By Current Read Date New Meter Initial Read Locate Update Current Meter Read #2 Current Read Date #2 lucityweb/LUC ITYW EB/Protected/ 1 /1 4/26/23, 11:50 AM OF, ASSET MANAGEMENT Asset Management 21.2 - Production - Jonathan Jordan 3 C60, 0 Jonathan Jordan }� Home IF=""_Lo_okup Work Orders(—) F;'___w_orkOrder Form Q i • • • - • x + (M 0V Work Order # Current Status Status Date Status Time 22-043097 999 Complete 11/4/2022 f 7. 3:32 PM G Category * CMH Manhole Problem * WWP56 Leak Main Task * WWT61 Inject Manhole Cause WWC40 1/1 WO Labor Type 1 Routine L ❑ Customer -Side Issue ❑ Not Union County Infrastructure Assigned To 5475 James Hargett Assigned Crew * RAPIDR Rapid Response Supervisor * 3995 Matthew Hargett 811 Locate # INS Customer Account Meter ID Start Date 10/26/2022 f 7. Creation Date Time 10/14/2022 9:36 AM Priority 2 High (1 day) End Date 11 /4/2022 f 7. Address Street Name Old Fish RD Asset Description 2725 ❑ Catawba / Black Particle Issue MS Audit ❑ Disaster Response Work Order Details NorthStar Comments Comments to Crew -Inject leak in manhole on downstream side; MH 2725 Completion Comment On 10/26 during our inspection there was no I&I coming in to the manhole. See attached. 11/4 injected hole and sealed with concrete. 811 Locate Info Locate Called In NorthStar INS Customer Name Meter Size Billing Cycle Meter Route Subdivision Route Order INS Scheduled Date 7 ❑ From NorthStar AMR ID / ERT Transponder Last Meter Read New AMR ID Current Meter Read New Meter ID Locate Clear 701 INS Customer Phone Address (NorthStar) Grassy Plant Driveway Created By Current Read Date New Meter Initial Read Locate Update I Current Meter Read #2 Current Read Date #2 lucityweb/LUC ITYW EB/Protected/ 1 /1 4/26/23, 11:51 AM OF, ASSET MANAGEMENT Asset Management 21.2 - Production - Jonathan Jordan 3 C60, 0 Jonathan Jordan }� Home IF=""_Lo_okup Work Orders Q i • • • - • x + �Vl AF% #) Work Order # Current Status Status Date Status Time 22-043098 999 Complete 1 /13/2023 f 7. 2:44 PM Category * CMH Manhole Problem * WWP56 Leak Main Task * WWT61 Inject Manhole Cause WWC40 1/1 WO Labor Type 1 Routine L ❑ Customer -Side Issue ❑ Not Union County Infrastructure Assigned To 5475 James Hargett Assigned Crew * RAPIDR Rapid Response Supervisor * 3995 Matthew Hargett 811 Locate # INS Customer Account Meter ID Start Date 12/9/2022 f 7. Creation Date Time 10/14/2022 9:39 AM Priority 2 High (1 day) End Date 1 /13/2023 f 7. Address Street Name Old Fish RD Asset Description 2731 ❑ Catawba / Black Particle Issue MS Audit ❑ Disaster Response Work Order Details NorthStar Comments Comments to Crew -Inject upstream pipe connection; MH 2731 Completion Comment Stoped leak and spilled with concrete. 811 Locate Info Locate Called In NorthStar INS Customer Name Meter Size Billing Cycle Meter Route Subdivision Route Order INS Scheduled Date f 7. ❑ From NorthStar AMR ID / ERT Transponder New AMR ID Last Meter Read Current Meter Read New Meter ID Locate Clear 701 INS Customer Phone Locate Update Address (NorthStar) Outfall near plant off old fish rd. Created By Current Read Date New Meter Initial Read Current Meter Read #2 Current Read Date #2 lucityweb/LUC ITYW EB/Protected/ 1 /1 4/26/23, 11:52 AM OF, ASSET MANAGEMENT Asset Management 21.2 - Production - Jonathan Jordan 3 C60, 0 Jonathan Jordan }� Home IF=""_Lo_okup Work Orders(—) F;'___w_orkOrder Form Q i • • • - • x + (M 0V Work Order # Current Status Status Date Status Time 22-043099 999 Complete 11/4/2022 f 7. 3:32 PM G Category * CMH Manhole Problem * WWP56 Leak Main Task * WWT61 Inject Manhole Cause WWC40 1/1 WO Labor Type 1 Routine L ❑ Customer -Side Issue ❑ Not Union County Infrastructure Assigned To 5475 James Hargett Assigned Crew * RAPIDR Rapid Response Supervisor * 3995 Matthew Hargett 811 Locate # INS Customer Account Meter ID Start Date 11 /4/2022 f 7. Creation Date Time 10/14/2022 9:41 AM Priority 2 High (1 day) End Date 11 /4/2022 f 7. Address Street Name Old Fish RD Asset Description 2724 ❑ Catawba / Black Particle Issue MS Audit ❑ Disaster Response Work Order Details NorthStar Comments Comments to Crew -Inject leak in mahhole 2724 Completion Comment Sealed and concreted manhole. 811 Locate Info Locate Called In NorthStar INS Customer Name Meter Size Billing Cycle Meter Route Subdivision Route Order INS Scheduled Date f 7. ❑ From NorthStar AMR ID / ERT Transponder New AMR ID Last Meter Read Current Meter Read New Meter ID Locate Clear 701 INS Customer Phone Locate Update Address (NorthStar) Grassy Branch Plant driveway Created By Current Read Date New Meter Initial Read Current Meter Read #2 Current Read Date #2 lucityweb/LUC ITYW EB/Protected/ 1 /1