HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESPONSE - RFP - P1006 FLOOD WARNINGWater & Earth Technologies, Inc.
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January 06, 2006
Ms. Opal F. Dick, CPPO
City of Fort Collins
Senior Buyer, Purchasing Division
215 North Mason Street, 2nd floor
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Dear Ms. Dick:
Water & Earth Technologies, Inc. (WET) is pleased to present this proposal to provide er
maintenance support services for the City of Fort Collins ALERT Flood Warning System
sincere goal to attain the City's satisfaction by providing high quality services along with
communication.
We recognize the fact that the City has a choice in consultants. We appreciate the past c
work for the City and we look forward to providing continued support in 2006. We feel
knowledge of the ALERT protocol, our experience with the City's flood detection netw
engineering, hydrology, and hydraulic expertise give us a unique combination of skills 1
value.
We are dedicated to meeting your needs in the following areas:
l . Engineering support of the ALERT flood detection network
2. ALERT gage installation and maintenance
3. ALERT stream gage design and construction planning
4. Radio path analyses and licensing support
5. Hydrology and hydraulic support for the ALERT gaging network
6. Rating curve development for critical ALERT gages
7. ALERT system and sensor data analyses
8. Manual flow measurement to substantiate and verify rating relationships
9. GIS support of the flood warning system
10. Configuration and operational support of the flood warning software applications
We have teamed on the project with Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. Our goal as a
all of the City's needs with regard to your ALERT flood detection and warning program
provide the organizational framework and self -directing flexibility to quickly adapt our s
meet the varied requirements of the City.
We look forward to working with City staff to continue the success of the Flood Warning
Sincerely,
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4. Assigned Personnel
In order to efficiently and productively support the City we have assigned spec
responsibilities to each of our staff resources (Figure 3). This delineation of
responsibilities is critical in order to manage the successful completion of wor
and to communicate effectively with City management.
Mr. Markus Ritsch, M.S., P.E., Vice President and Principal Engineer with'
serve as Project Manager. Mr. Ritsch has over ten (10) years of experience ser
flood detection systems, planning and implementing flood warning systems, c
hydrologic studies, calibrating hydrologic models, preparing radio telemetry s
conducting performance analyses of ALERT data networks. Mr. Ritsch brings
expertise in the planning, design, construction, trouble -shooting, and maintem
ALERT -based flood detection networks. He has managed the design and insta
more than ten (10) ALERT -based flood detection networks for public agencies
private sector clients in Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, and I
Mr. Ritsch's experience and knowledge of the ALERT technology allow him
efficiently maintain, support, and enhance existing flood detection systems. H
developed in-house ALERT performance analyses procedures and tools that a
quantification of system -wide as well as sensor -by -sensor performance. He cu
provides support services to local ALERT systems operated by the Urban Dra
Flood Control District in Denver, the City of Loveland, the National Park Sen
Nevada, the Clark County Regional Flood Control District in Nevada, and the
Windsor.
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Over the past six (6) years Mr. Ritsch has gained experience with the installation,
configuration, and operational use of base station applications including DIAE visor and
NovaStar as well as PageGate, Aviso Watch (developed by David Ford Consu ting
Engineers, Inc.), and EMWIN.
Mr. Ritsch has a strong working relationship with HydroLynx Systems, Inc., I igh Sierra
Electronics, Inc. and Campbell Scientific, Inc. He has recently attended train courses
conducted by HydroLynx and Campbell Scientific and is familiar with their to hnologica
innovations. Mr. Ritsch's positive relationship with these vendors allows him 1 o act as a
facilitator to resolve issues with a vendor before they become a problem forth City.
Mr. Ritsch has experience performing radio telemetry studies, radio licensing,
evaluation of radio telemetry systems.
Mr. Ritsch will be the main point of contact with the City while also being res
for the technical direction and supervision of all work conducted by the team.
actively involved in all phases of the work and will ultimately be responsible 1
timely completion of all work tasks within budget.
Mr. Bradley Anderson, M.S., P.E. is a licensed professional engineer and pr
engineer at ACE who will provide technical oversight for all hydraulic modeli
stage -discharge rating development. Mr. Anderson will provide input to the 9
costing of any modeling and rating development tasks requested of the team.
Anderson will assign qualified personnel from his staff to perform the work of
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been assigned. Mr. Anderson will also perform quality control and quality assurance
review of other deliverables and work products that may be required of the team.
Mr. Rob Niedenzu, B.A., is WET's geographic information systems (GIS) m ager. Mr.
Niedenzu will provide GIS services, ALERT transmitter programming, and ge eral field
support services. He has applied GIS technology to environmental monitoring,
hydrologic modeling, decision support tool development, environmental impact statement
production, and mining development. Rob has supported the implementation of the Real
Time Flood Inundation Mapping System for the City. His participation during the project
will include GIS mapping and ALERT system maintenance, repair, and fields apport. Mr.
Niedenzu has successfully completed training courses from HydroLynx covering both the
model 5096 and 50386 ALERT transmitter/repeater. Specific to this project, r.
Niedenzu's flood warning experience includes implementation support of a GIS-based
real-time flood inundation mapping system for the City of Fort Collins (devel ped by
David Ford Consulting Engineers, Inc.), and installation of flood detection eqljipment for
the City of Loveland, the City of Flagstaff, and the Town of Windsor. Rob also provides
annual proactive ALERT system maintenance services for the City of Lovelan and the
Town of Windsor.
Dr. Blair Hanna, Ph.D., is a water resources engineer and ALERT field technician. Dr.
Hanna was hired in 2005 as a graduate from CSU with a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering. Dr.
Hanna provides expertise in a number of areas including hydrology, hydraulics, ALERT
data analysis, and ALERT field maintenance.
Dr. Hanna has worked on several ALERT field projects in 2005 including the nstallation
and maintenance of ALERT gages for the Town of Windsor, the City of Loveland, and
the Clark County Regional Flood Control District in Nevada.
Recently, Dr. Hanna was responsible for the installation and maintenance of rc mote
ALERT stations and the data collection software for the Town of Windsor. He performed
proactive maintenance of the field stations and visually inspected ALERT date.
Dr. Hanna's computer programming, MS Excel, and MS Access skills were utilized to
develop WET's in-house ALERT data analyses tools that will be operational) employed
by the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District in 2006.
Dr. Hanna has installed and calibrated various sensors including Druck press e
transducers, Handar shaft encoders, and a variety of tipping bucket rain gages.
Like Mr. Ritsch, Dr. Hanna has developed working relationships with various LERT
equipment vendors.
Dr. Hanna will provide general ALERT field support services including site
reconnaissance, equipment installation, emergency repairs, and proactive maintenance.
He will also support the assessment and design of new monitoring stations, pe form field
surveying, conduct hydraulic studies, perform radio path analyses, evaluate ra4 lio
frequency saturation, and conduct ALERT system performance studies.
Mr. Mike Wright, is a field technician who will provide field support service
equipment installation, maintenance, and emergency repairs. Mr. Wright has i
completed training courses from HydroLynx covering both the model 5096 ac
ALERT transmitter/repeater. Specific to this project, Mr. Wright's flood detee
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experience includes installation and maintenance of ALERT gages for the City of
Loveland. City of Flagstaff. Windsor, and Placer County. Mr. Wright installed four new
water -monitoring stations in Peru in the fall of 2004. These stations included a Druck
pressure transducer. ISCO water sampler and YSI water quality datasonde.
Mr. Chris Lochra, P.G
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Mr. Markus Ritsch, P.E.
Project Manager
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Figure 3. Assigned Project Personnel
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Project Mr. Bradley Anderson, P.E.
Rob Niedenzu Markus Ritsch
Mike Wright Rob Niedenzu
Blair Hanna
Markus Ritsch Markus Ritsch
Blair Hanna Blair Hanna
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5. Firm Capability
The WET team has provided services similar to those being requested by the City. Some
of these services were in fact provided to the City in 2005.
WET worked with Chris Lochra, Link Mueller, Bill Tomerlin, Don Mathrey, and Dean
Saye to formulate an implementation strategy for new Dry Creek flood detection gages.
The Dry Creek Drainage Improvement Project includes a stormwater conveyaj ice
mechanism that utilizes the Larimer and Weld Canal to carry flows from the Dry Creek
Drainage to a diversion near Lindenmeier Lake. In order to convey the required volume
of water, the canal's diversion headgates on the Poudre River must be automatically
controlled by the new flood detection gages. The new gages must also communicate
using the City's existing flood warning ALERT radio telemetry protocol. The use of
ALERT technology to control gates is unique and is not a native feature of the protocol.
Working with the City, WET helped to develop an implementation strategy for the new
gages that would both control the gates and communicate within the City's architecture.
WET developed hardware specifications and installation plans for the planned gages at
Douglas Reservoir, Flood Control Basin No. 2, and the Larimer and Weld Canal.
WET performed a radio path study to ensure accurate radio communications b tween the
new Dry Creek gages, the City's base station, and the Larimer and Weld gate control
location. The City's telemetry architecture utilizes a radio repeater at Cobb Lake to
forward data transmissions from remote gages to the base station. The radio path study
also verified the accurate reception of data by the Cobb Lake repeater.
In 2003, Markus Ritsch worked with Bob Smith to design and install a flood d tection
system for the Wingshadow School in the Dry Creek Basin.
ACE and WET have worked to support the City with the implementation of the Real
Time Flood Inundation Mapping System (RTFIM). Past experience with the RTFIM
may be relevant because it is based upon the City's flood detection capabilitieE and
ultimately, it has the potential to warn those people in harm's way of a flood.
In 1998, Markus Ritsch worked with Bob Smith, Marsha Hilmes, and Brad A derson to
plan and implement the City's first ALERT flood detection network.
More recently (2004, 2005, 2006) WET installed and provides maintenance se ices for
the ALERT -based flood detection systems operated by the City of Loveland and the
Town of Windsor.
In 2006, WET will provide ALERT system performance evaluation services t(
Drainage and Flood Control District. These services include determining the
ALERT data reports generated from each sensor within the District's network
evaluation of the radio telemetry system as a whole on a monthly basis. WET
analyze ALERT reports received by the District's primary base station to ensu
proper filtering and archival of data reports.
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5.LAbility to Respond in an Emergency Situation
The WET team consists of local professionals that are committed to respond t the City's
needs in an emergency situation. We are proximate and have the field vehicles and
equipment on -hand to test, repair, and replace equipment as required. Our abi ity to
respond during an emergency is facilitated by our proactive approach to suppl routine
maintenance services. The following measures can be implemented to facilita e both
routine maintenance and emergency repairs. Response
For the City of Loveland, the cell phone of Mr. Ritsch has been added to the during an
emergency
standard maintenance and emergency alarm notification list. A high and low alarm situation
threshold is set for battery voltage on several stations. When the sun comes up and
the solar panel begins charging the battery, the high alarm is triggered and a text
page is received by Mr. Ritsch. Likewise, when the sun goes down, the battery
voltage triggers the low alarm in the evening. If Mr. Ritsch fails to receive both
alarms during the course of a day, he will proactively initiate a maintenance
visit to troubleshoot the problem. The problem may be at the base station or ir the field.
The important aspect of this simple procedure is that it helps to ensure the system is
functioning as required before an emergency.
A second procedure that can be easily implemented is to construct a full ALEIRT
receiving base station at the WET office in Fort Collins. The City's data will t a received
in real-time by WET and can be proactively scanned to identify problems, trou le -shoot
issues, and respond during an emergency situation.
5.2.Hardware and Software Capabilities
The WET team maintains a number of hardware and software tools in-house to provide
services to our clients in the areas of flood detection systems (planning, installation, and
maintenance), GIS, surveying, hydrographic measurement, radio path analyses hydraulic
modeling, hydrologic evaluation, and ALERT system performance analyses. For
convenience we have summarized our hardware and software resources (Table 2).
We own a copy of the Maintenance Tracker inventory and field documentatior
This application is used to document all of our fieldwork. Our technicians can
automatically coordinate and document all maintenance and installation activil
track hardware inventory. We propose to use this tool to satisfy the field reporl
requirements of the City. _ The City also owns a copy of Maintenance Tracker t
compatible with our version.
The Maintenance Tracker software is used to document the following:
• Technicians performing work
• Time of arrival/departure from site
• Issues encountered and resolved
• Work performed
• Transmitter/datalogger configuration settings
• Make, model and serial number of each piece of hardware installed
• Final testing, checks and data transmissions
• Follow-up activities to perform at next visit to site
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We also own a copy of the Maintenance Pro field documentation and inventory
software
produced by HydroLynx Systems Incorporated. Our field technicians can like
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document their fieldwork using this application. At the City's discretion, we c
use
either the Maintenance Tracker or Maintenance Pro software to document our
fieldwork.
Due to the random, event -based transmission characteristics of ALERT stations,
it is
sometimes difficult to ascertain how well individual stations or the telemetry system
as a
whole are performing on a daily, monthly, or annual basis. As the City's syste
expands
and new gages are added, the potential for data degradation due to collision an
frequency saturation increases. Armed with an understanding of the ALERT protocol
and the City's telemetry infrastructure, it is possible to proactively quantify the
performance of individual sensors on an on -going basis throughout the year.
WET has
developed a set of ALERT data analysis tools that can be used to generate concise
reports
summarizing the health and performance of individual stations and the telemetry
network
in general.
Table 2. Hardware and Software Resources Available to Sunnart the Prniect
GIS/GPS
Surveying
Hydrography
ALERT Maintenance
Hydrology
Hydraulics
ARC/INFO
SECO automatic
Marsh-McBimey
MicroPath 2001 radio
HEC-HMS
level (DS32)
portable flow meter
path analysis software
ArcView 3.3
2x tripods
Top setting rod
Wattmeters (TW, Bird)
HEC-RAS
ArcGIS 9.0
16 and 14-foot
leveling rods
Hand sediment corer
Greenlee and Fluke
voltmeters
HEC-GeoRAS
ArcView Spatial
Analyst
2x 300-ft tape
Kemmerer water
sampler
Rain gage calibrator
HEC-1
ArcView 3D
Spectra laser level
ImHoff cone
Dmck PT pressure
HEC-2
Analyst
tester
Trimble GPS
Depth integrating
In-house ALERT data
Software
sediment sampler
quality analysis tools
SEDCAD 4.0
Trimble
Ekman and Bottom
GeoExplorer GPS
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Maintenance Tracker
RUSLE 1.06
SWAutoCAD
YSI handheld water
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Maintenance Pro
SWMM
Garmin GPS
Spare HydroLynx
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5.3.Field Vehicles and Equipment
Both WET and ACE have company vehicles dedicated to the completion of 1
associated with various projects. WET has one 4-wheel drive truck that is us
perform routine maintenance, emergency repairs, and new gage installations.
we have the in-house tools and equipment (Table 2) to perform calibration, to
configuration of ALERT transmitters and sensors.
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5.4.Specialized Training
A key component to our success in the ALERT and flood warning arena is our !dedication
to keep our staff members abreast of the technologies, methodologies and techniques that
will allow more efficient and accurate completion of all field and engineering services we
provide. This is particularly true with respect to the ALERT protocol, which 11 undergo
changes over the next several years.
The training courses completed by WET staff with relevance to the City's flooll detection
and warning program include:
• HydroLynx Systems Training — 5096 ALERT transmitter
• HydroLynx Systems Training — 50386 ALERT transmitter/repeater
• High Sierra Electronics Training
• Campbell Scientific Training — CR1 OX programming
• Campbell Scientific Training — LoggerNet radio telemetry
In addition to attending specialized training courses, Markus Ritsch has given
workshops and short courses pertaining to the ALERT telemetry protocol and
analyses of ALERT data. A workshop is planned for the ALERT Users Grout
Conference in 2006 to present the new automated ALERT system data analyse
procedure being implemented by WET for the Urban Drainage and Flood Con
District.
5.5. Team Strengths
5.5.1. Flood Warning System Field Support Services
WET has made it a priority to remain at the forefront of the flood detection a
arena. We actively participate in the ALERT user community, attending regii
national conferences such as the National Hydrologic Warning Council Conf
the Southwestern Association of ALERT Systems conference, and we attend
training courses related to the ALERT protocol and flood warning systems.
With respect to the maintenance, emergency repair, and installation of ALER
detection systems, WET can show a proven track record of completing simil:
a detailed and cost effective manner. In 2004 and 2005, we successfully desil
installed ALERT -based flood detection networks for the Cities of Loveland,
and Flagstaff, Arizona, the Town of Windsor, Colorado, and the National Pai
Nevada.
We have completed equipment certification training courses offered by Hydra
Systems, Inc., High Sierra Electronics, Inc., Campbell Scientific, Inc., and the
Users Group. In 2005, Markus Ritsch and Chris Lochra attended the HydroLl
course together.
Our working knowledge of the ALERT protocol, along with our field exI
allowed us to plan the expansion and upgrade of several existing ALERT
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including those operated by the City of Fort Collins, the National Park Service', Lake
Mead National Recreation Area in Nevada, and Douglas County, Colorado.
We feel strongly that we have the expertise and hands-on experience needed t meet the
needs of the City with regard to the Flood Warning System Support Services Project.
5.5.2. Flow Control and Hydrographic Measurement
ACE has extensive experience in the design and construction of flow control s ruct u
They routinely utilize HEC-RAS and other tools to evaluate channel hydraulic 3 and
design hydraulic control structures. Our team has hands-on field experience W th the
construction of flumes and weirs to measure accurate discharge information.
In 2004, WET was involved with the design and construction of more than ten (10) weirs
and flumes to monitor accurate discharge at the Yanacocha mine in Peru.
Over the past ten years we have developed a substantial capability to take man ual
discharge measurements to supplement theoretical ratings and to confirm the operation of
flow control structures. We own and maintain in-house all the equipment requ red to
complete discharge measurements in the field. This includes channel surveyin
equipment, wading depth measurement rods, and a Marsh-McBirney portable lowmeter.
5.5.3. Radio Telemetry Evaluation, Planning, and Support
The WET team has performed radio telemetry studies and prepared radio tele
for numerous monitoring networks including Douglas County, Colorado, the
Irrigation District, Wyoming, and the Yanacocha mine in Peru.
WET has assembled and prepared all documents required for submittal of radi
frequency license applications to the Federal Interagency Hydrologic Radio E
Coordination Group and to the Federal Communications Commission.
WET's project manager, Markus Ritsch, has quantified the radio performance
ALERT -based monitoring networks to assess their capability to accommodate
This work involved modeling the current and expanded networks to assess the
degradation in data quality due to collision and frequency saturation.
5.5.4. GIS Mapping Capabilities
The WET team has significant GIS and mapping capabilities that are directed
Niedenzu. We have a proven track record of completing complex and detailed
projects as evidenced by our significant GIS role in the successful completion
under the direction of ACE including the Douglas County DFIRM Conversior
the Colorado Water Conservation Board.
We are also proud of our collaboration with ACE in creating the customized
collar that was used for Douglas County. It is our understanding that this col
adopted by the State of Colorado as the standard collar to be used for all DF1
We maintain a number of software and hardware tools as summarized in Tat
support our GIS work. We also maintain current copies of Microsoft Access
Server database.
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5.5.5. Hydrologic and Hydraulic Engineering
WET and ACE are owned and managed by professional civil engineers regi!
State of Colorado. A large portion of the work that the team completes from
engineering perspective involves hydrologic analyses, including flood frequ4
determinations and flow duration analysis. The principal engineers are expel
deterministic, empirical and stochastic analytical techniques.
ACE has experience with the hydrologic analyses described in WRC Bulletin
TP-40, HMR51 and HMR52. In addition, their work commonly involves the a
of HEC-1, HEC-HMS, and HEC-GeoHMS and other computer models includ
TR-55, the EPA Stormwater Management Model (EPA-SWMM), and the Col
Hydrograph Procedure. Finally, ACE has conducted many hydrologic studies
the development of computer models for water data management, integration
data management systems and reservoir operation models, flood routing and
optimization.
ACE staff have a widely recognized expertise in hydraulic modeling. ACE ro
utilizes HEC-2, HEC-RAS, and HEC-GeoRAS in the evaluation of channel h}
promote the determination of floodplains, detailed sediment transport evaluati
design of hydraulic structures. In addition, ACE staff often use HY-8, FLO-21
EXTRAN, StormCAD and UNET for analyzing complicated hydraulic systen
members frequently attend conferences, seminars and workshops in order to k
of the most recent developments in hydraulic modeling. ACE staff members I
presented training courses to environmental agencies within the States of Miss
Wyoming, Utah and Colorado, as well as the Republic of China.
ACE has supported the execution of flood insurance studies for the delineatior
areas related to riverine flooding. This work has included the collection of feel,
hydrographic cross sections, delineation of floodplains, identification of flood
areas and flood risk zones and the preparation of flood maps. In addition ACE
performed flood vulnerability assessments using GIS capabilities to determine
summarize the number, location and types of structures in the flood plain and 1
5.6.Relevant Project Experience
The WET team has completed numerous flood detection projects that employ
ALERT technology, two-way radio telemetry, and commercial satellite telem(
It is these projects that form the basis of our prior work experience with relevE
to the City's Flood Warning System Support Services Project. These projects
allowed us to gain the specific skills necessary to support the City in the
specialized arena of ALERT -based flood detection systems. Our recently
completed projects are summarized below.
Support to design, plan, and implement the City of Fort Collins A:
flood detection network in 1998. (Mr. Bob Smith and Ms. Marsha
Robinson, City of Fort Collins)
• Planning support for the expansion of the City of Fort Collins ALERT
flood detection system for the Dry Creek Drainage Improvement Proje
(Mr. Link Mueller and Mr. Chris Lochra, City of Fort Collins)
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The principals of both firms will commit the necessary staff and resources to episure the
successful completion of any and all work tasks assigned by the City.
7. Project Cost
7.1. WET Published Labor Rate Schedule
Effective January 1, 2006 charges for labor services performed, including i
engineering, field support, and office time, will be calculated and billed on
the fully loaded staff category rates shown below.
Classification
Principal Engineer/Project Manager
Professional Engineer
Senior Engineer
GIS Manager
Professional Scientist
Scientist
Field Technician III
Field Technician II
Field Technician I
Loaded Labor Rate/Hour
$105.00
$100.00
$95.00
$90.00
$85.00
$80.00
$75.00
$70.00
$65.00
Charges for all direct costs incurred by the WET team will be invoiced to the C
Company and employee vehicle mileage will be charged at $0.50 per mile. M,
purchased on behalf of the City will be charged back to the City at the vendor';
list pricing.
7.2.ACE Published Labor Rate Schedule
Classification Loaded Labor Rate/Hour
Principal Engineer
$120.00
Senior Project Manager
$115.00
Project Manager
$100.00
Senior Engineer/Scientist II
$95.00
Senior Engineer I
$90.00
Project Engineer II
$85.00
Project Engineer I
$75.00
Engineer
$70.00
Senior GIS/CADD Technician
$70.00
GIS/CADD Technician
$65.00
Administration
$65.00
Administrative Assistant
$60.00
7.3. Cost Estimate for Standard Rain Gage Installation
The City has requested a labor cost estimate for the selection, ordering, installa
calibration, and testing of a single standard tipping -bucket rain gage. The rain
be housed in a pre -fabricated ALERT standpipe. The cost estimate includes th
basis of
at cost.
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Proposal to Provide Flood Warn'ng
System Support Services
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• Design, installation, and maintenance of the City of Loveland ALERT -based
flood detection and warning system in 2005 and 2006. (Mr. Kevin Gin ery, P.E.,
Senior Civil Engineer, Public Works Department, City of Loveland, 41 East
Fifth Street, Loveland, CO 80537, 970-962-2771)
• Design, installation, and maintenance of the Town of Windsor ALERT based
flood detection network in 2004, 2005, and 2006. (Mr. Rick Anderson, .E., Civil
Engineer, 301 Walnut Street, Windsor, CO 80550, 303-686-7476)
• Routine maintenance support services for the ALERT -based flood dete tion
network operated by the Clark County Regional Flood Control District in 2005.
(Mr. Timothy Sutko, Senior Hydrologist, 600 S Grand Central Pky, Ste 300, Las
Vegas, NV 89106-4511, 702-455-3139)
• Radio path modeling and telemetry planning for the Douglas County A
ERT
flood detection network in 2005. (Mr. Garth Englund, Douglas County
Ilublic
Works, Engineering Division, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado
30104,
303-660-7490 ext7479)
• Design and installation of the Las Vegas Bay Marina flood detection an
I siren
notification system for the National Park Service, Lake Mead National
ecreatiot
Area in 2005. (Mr. Bill Tynan, Communications Manager, Lake Mead
ational
Recreation Area, 601 Nevada Highway, Boulder City, NV 89005, 702-
99-6204)
• Both ACE and WET have worked to support the implementation of the
Real Time Flood Inundation Mapping System. Although the system is i
currently used in an operational setting, both ACE and WET are famili,
system and could support the City, if required, with the RTFIM in the f
6. Project Approach
The key to the successful completion of the project will be the close coordinati
communication between all project participants, including the City, the project
other stake holders, and the City's ALERT equipment vendors. WET has fount
providing high quality proactive maintenance requires an open and respectful 1
communication between the end user and the suppliers of equipment for the sy
6.LAvailability and Motivation
Combined, the firms of WET and ACE have the necessary staff with the requis
to support the City. Our staff resources are immediately available and motivate
support the flood warning system. The entire WET team lives and works in Fo
To reuse an old cliche, this project is indeed "in our own backyard." We consii
success of this project and the City's flood warning program in general to be cr
milestones for both WET and ACE. We are vested in the system by virtue of o
professional involvement and we are committed to its future success. We are p
and selfishly motivated to ensure the City's flood warning system functions as
due to the fact that some of our employees and even our company headquarters
located in floodplains that are at risk from flooding.
s
with the
and
that
to of
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installation and programming of the transmitter and installation of the radio antenna. The
labor cost estimate is summarized in Table 3 and is discussed in the following
paragraphs.
7.3.1. Site Selection
Although the City is not requesting a labor estimate to perform this activity, w
feel it does warrant a short discussion. Typically a field visit is made to poten
rain monitoring locations to assess their rain catch (unimpeded view of the sk}
property access, installation, and radio path issues. Once a preferred site is
identified, a theoretical radio path analysis is completed to ensure the accurate
reception of information at the base station.
The preferred site may require a permit or a memorandum of understanding
the property owner before construction can begin.
7.3.2. Equipment Ordering, Configuration, Calibration, and
Both HydroLynx Systems and High Sierra Electronics manufacture a packages
station that includes all the equipment required to install a fully functional AL]
monitoring station. Based on our past experience with these "packaged" static
4), we typically request additional components including:
1. A grounding tab welded to the bottom of the standpipe so that a robust
connection can be made to an 8-foot ground rod that is driven into the i
the standpipe. The packaged station equipment from either vendor doe
include an 8-foot ground rod or grounding connectors. This equipmen
typically purchased separately.
2. An access door to facilitate routine maintenance of the transmitter. It
Labor estimate
to install a
standard ALERT
tipping -bucket
rain gage
rain
RT rain
.s (Figure
ma secure
arch near
not
is
convenient to have an access door so that the transmitter can be removed without
having to use a ladder to remove the top section and access the transmi ter from
the top of the standpipe. If the gage is located in an area that may be ir undated
with water, the access door may not be a viable option.
A lightning arrester. The packaged stations do not include an in -line li tnin€
arrester on the antenna cable. It is always prudent to add such a devicel to any
ALERT station and to ground the device properly.
4. A solar panel to keep the battery recharged.
5. A different radio antenna may be required to overcome terrain obstacl
packaged stations from both High Sierra and HydroLynx come with a
directional antenna. The antenna from High Sierra is a unity gain ante
the standard antenna from HydroLynx is a 3 dB gain antenna. If the r
poor, a high gain directional antenna may be required.
Once received, WET performs bench testing of all equipment in our shop. Tl
calibration of the rain gage is verified using a static calibration test. This inve
passing a known volume of water through the tipping bucket mechanism and
that the proper number of bucket tips are generated and transmitted.
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Antenna
Solar Panel
2ft
Rain gage funnel
Tipping bucket
rain gage
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5 watt radio, battery
in a watertight cannister
2 ft Ground rod
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Figure 4. Standard ALERT Rain Gage with Standpipe Housing
The ALERT transmitter is programmed and tested to ensure proper collection,
transmission, and storage of data. The transmitter is configured (either progranimed
using a laptop or through on -board switch settings) to transmit rainfall and battery
voltage on a timed and event basis. The timed data transmissions are typically set for a
12-hour interval. Event data transmissions are set for each tip of the bucket. Uinally, the
sensor IDs for rain and battery data are set. Once bench testing is complete, e
equipment is ready to be installed in the field.
7.3.3. Installation and Final Station Testing
The construction of an ALERT rain gage begins with the installation of the
once utility locates are complete.
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Figure 4 shows a standard ALERT rain gage with standpipe housing.
The antenna, solar panel, and mast are installed onto the standpipe first. A hol
approximately 16 inches in diameter and 26 inches deep is excavated by hand. The
standpipe is oriented so that the solar panel faces south and then positioned int the hole.
An 8-foot ground rod is driven into the ground and connected to the standpipe s
grounding tab using eight -gauge solid copper wire. The standpipe is leveled v rtically
and Quikrete mix is poured around the base and allowed to set.
Once the concrete has set, a ladder is used to install the top section, collection ftumel, and
tipping bucket rain gage onto the top of the standpipe. The tipping bucket raiin gage must
be leveled to ensure accurate collection of rainfall data.
The transmitter is placed into the standpipe using the access door and all cables routed
down the inside of the standpipe are connected to the transmitter. The voltage of the
battery is verified and documented using Maintenance Tracker as is the output from the
solar panel. The output power from the radio and the reflected power from thantenna
system are measured using a watt meter and documented.
A small volume of water is poured into the collection funnel and rain tip transi nissions
for both directions of the tipping mechanism are verified using the Maintenane Tracker
ALERT decoding feature. The test button on the transmitter is pressed and the resulting
ALERT data transmission for active sensors is verified.
Once the station is installed, all component testing is complete, and the test da a
transmissions are successfully received by the Maintenance Tracker application running
on our mobile base station computer, the installation is considered finished.
7.3.4. Final Documentation
Upon completion of the installation, WET will generate a final report that summarizes all
the equipment ordering, bench testing, installation, configuration, and testing activities.
The hard copy maintenance records from the Maintenance Tracker software NN ill be
included.
7.3.5. Labor Cost Estimate
The following table summarizes the labor hours and associated cost associated with the
installation tasks described above.
Table 3. Labor Cost Summary Table
Task Description
Hours
Rate ($/hour)
Total
Equipment Ordering, Configuration, Calibration, and
Testing
8
$80.00
$
40
Installation and Final Station Testing
8
$65.00
$ f
20
Final Documentation
4
$95.00
$
80
TOTAL
20
$1,
40
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Water & Earth Technologies, Inc.
MARIa;US RITSCH, P.E.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Water & Earth Technologies, Inc., 2003 to present
Vice President; Principal Engineer/Environmental Monitoring Specialist
DIAD Incorporated, 1999 to 2003
Civil Engineer; Flood Warning System Design, Installation, and Mainter
Riverside Technology, inc., 1993 to 1999
Water Resource Engineer; Flood Forecasting System Calibration/Implen
Canonie Environmental Services Corporation, 1992 to 1993
Field Engineer; Mine Closure and Reclamation
EDUCATION
Graduate Studies (Theoretical and Applied Mechanics) University of Illinois
M.S. (Water Resources Engineering) Colorado State University
B.S. (Civil Engineering) Colorado State University
OSHA Hazardous Waste Site Health and Safety Training
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Professional Civil Engineer (CO, WY) American Water
American Society of Civil Engineers Certified by Cam
Certified by HydroLynx Systems (2005) High Sierra Elect
TECHNICAL SPECIALTIES
wrces Association
Scientific (2003)
s Training (2005)
Mr. Ritsch is a professional Civil Engineer whose responsibilities include the design, construction
and maintenance of environmental data collection systems. Experience with various sensors, data
loggers and telemetry protocols, coupled with a background in hydrology and hydraulics, allows
Mr. Ritsch to evaluate, design and build specific monitoring solutions to meet our client's needs.
Mr. Ritsch has developed specific expertise with real-time telemetry solutions, including the
National Weather Service (NWS), Automated Local Evaluation in Real -Time ALERT) protocol,
two-way radio systems, and real-time satellite communications.
Mr. Ritsch spent six (6) years as a Water Resources Engineer calibrating rainfall runoff, streamflow
forecasting and snow accumulation and ablation models. He has extensive experience and
continued involvement with the calibration and operational use of hydrologic modeling systems.
This gives him a unique perspective to design and maintain monitoring netwoA s that produce data
of high quality that are useful within a hydrologic and hydraulic context.
Mr. Ritsch consults directly to local communities, counties, state and federal age icies. He has more
than fourteen (14) years of experience in surface water hydrology, h dro-meteorological
monitoring, and environmental data collection. He has provided design and construction support on
numerous data collection projects ranging from flood detection networks to water quality
monitoring networks and automated sediment sampling programs. His areas cf expertise include
real-time monitoring network design, equipment installation and maintenance, conceptual planning,
stream gaging, hydrology, rating curve development, radio path studies, permi ing and licensing,
and construction management.
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FLOOD DETECTION AND WARNING PROJECT EXPERIENCE
City of Loveland, Additional Rain Gage Installation, Colorado (2006)
Mr. Ritsch is the project manager responsible for the design and installation of five (5) additional
ALERT rain gages to expand the current rain monitoring coverage for the City of Loveland. Site
investigation, radio path analyses, equipment specification, ordering, equipment configuration, bench
testing and installation were performed. The new rain gages are unique in that they are designed to
utilize existing traffic pedestrial signal poles to minimize the cost of constructing an ALERT standpipe
housing.
City of Loveland, Flood Warning System Maintenance, Colorado (2006)
Mr. Ritsch oversees the annual maintenance activities performed for the City of Loveland for their flood
warning system. Maintenance activities include the periodic calibration of rain sensors and pressure
transducers and visits to each site to inspect and test hardware components. Proactive site visits are
conducted three times per year. Preventive maintenance is performed once in the spr ng to fully activate
the sytem prior to the rainy season, once at mid -season to ensure all components are functioning, and
once at the end of the season to protect the system prior to the cold winter months. he sensor, antenna,
power, transmitter, and housing systems are checked during each visit.
Town of Windsor, Additional Rain and Stream Gage Installation, Colorado (2005
Mr. Ritsch was the project manager responsible for the design and installation of one (1) rain station and
one (1) river stage/rain station. Both stations transmit data using the ALERT protoco on the City of Fort
Collins radio frequency. The Town of Windsor and the City of Fort Collins iave a cooperative
partnership to share ALERT data. The new stream gage was constructed on the Pond a River and utilizes
a pressure transducer housed inside a galvanized rigid stilling pipe mounted onto a oncrete wing wall.
Work involved site investigation, radio path analyses, equipment specification, rdering, equipment
configuration, bench testing and installation, and calibration of the pressure transduce .
National Park Service, Lake Mead Recreation Area Flood Warning System DesiS n, Nevada (2005)
Mr. Ritsch designed an early flood detection and notification system for the Natio ial Park Service in
Boulder City, Nevada. The system provides early detection and local notification using a siren system for
the Willow Beach Recreation Area below Hoover Dam. The system is based on t ie ALERT protocol
and monitors river stage and rainfall and is designed to automatically control an and ble siren located in
the recreation area when dangerous hydrologic conditions are present.
Clark County Regional Flood Control DisMct, Flood Warning System Maintenan e, Nevada (2005)
Mr. Ritsch managed the flood warning system maintenance support services contract for the District. Mr.
Ritsch was responsible to maintain seventy (70) ALERT monitoring stations in and af ound the Las Vegas
Valley. The District stations monitor rainfall and water level in detention facilities. Water level is
measured using pressure transducers, transducer bubbler sensors, and shaft enc ers. Work tasks
included calibration of all water level sensing equipment, testing of transmitter functions, testing of radio
and antenna systems, and field documentation of all activities.
Douglas County, Flood Detection Network Expansion Evaluation, Colorado (2 5)
Mr. Ritsch helped to prepare a master plan to upgrade an existing ALERT -based fl d detection nework
operated by the Douglas County Stormwater Department. The project included the a raluation of existing
non -ALERT monitoring systems for inclusion of their data to the flood detection pr gram. New rainfall
and stream monitoring sites were identified to provide sufficient lead-time to mitigat damages during an
event. A master radio telemetry plan was developed that quantified data loss as the system is expanded
over the next 10 years. A detailed radio path study and radio transmission loading s dy were completed
using a 500-year historical storm event that occurred in 1965 that involved fatalities.
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MART US RITSCH, P.E.
City of Fort Wayne, Automated Flood Warning System Planning, Indiana (2004)
Mr. Ritsch prepared a master plan to upgrade the automated flood warning system (*FWS)
operated by
the City of Fort Wayne Flood Control Department. The plan calls for the installation
of new ALERT
monitoring stations and upgrades to existing stations. The upgrades include replacement
of radios to meet
National Telecommunication and Information Administration (NTIA) narrow band
specifications and
replacement of aging equipment to make the system easier to maintain. Mr. Ritsch
prepared a Federal
AFWS grant application for the City that was successful in obtaining money for capital
expenditures for
the City in 2005.
National Park Service, Lake Mead Recreation Area Flood Warning System Construction, Nevada
(2004)
Mr. Ritsch managed the construction of an automated flood warning system forte Lake Mead, Las
Vegas Bay Marina area for the National Park Service. One stream gage with redundant sensors and one
siren were installed, configured, and tested as part of the project. The stream gage used both a pressure
transducer and emergency status switch to sense water levels. The siren is automatically activated when
water levels exceed a threshold programmed into the hardware at the stream gage. Data from both the
stream gage and the siren are communicated to a central base station located in Boulder City using the
ALERT radio telemetry protocol.
City of Flagstaff, Flood Warning System Design and Construction, Arizona (2004)
Mr. Ritsch designed an automated data collection network consisting of stream and rain gages for the
City of Flagstaff, Arizona. The system collects stream level and rain data at critical locations and
communicates the information to a central base station using the ALERT radio telernetry protocol. Mr.
Ritsch oversaw the preparation of a radio path study and construction plans for the stations.
Mr. Ritsch managed the construction of the data collection system which inclu�ed the monitoring
stations, base station, and radio repeater.
Newmont Gold Company, Minera Yanacocha Gold Project, Cajamarca, Peru ( 004)
In 2003 and 2004, Mr. Ritsch developed plans and specifications to upgrade existing weather stations
with real-time radio telemetry to automate the collection of data from a set of existing continuous
recording (CRIOX) dataloggers. Radio path testing was completed and two radio repeaters were
installed. A base station was installed to receive, validate, display, alarm and notify mine personnel when
user set thresholds are exceeded.
In 2004, Mr. Ritsch developed engineering plans and construction specifications to install a series of
stream monitoring stations. These stations were designed to collect water level and water quality
parameters on a continuous basis. Stage -discharge ratings were developed for each station. Sediment
samplers were also installed that collect a series of 1-liter bottles when the flow at a station exceeds a
pre-set value. All information from the stream gages is telemetered using two-way radio to the central
base station for processing and long-term archival.
National Park Service, Lake Mead Recreation Area Flood Warning System DesiS n, Nevada (2004)
Mr. Ritsch designed an early flood detection and notification system for the Natio al Park Service in
Boulder City, Nevada. An un-named watershed presents a flooding risk during heavy rain events to the
recreating populace in and around the Las Vegas Bay Marina. A real-time system that monitors river
stage and rainfall was designed to automatically control an audible siren located in the marina area when
dangerous hydrologic conditions are present. Mr. Ritsch performed the hydrologic analysis of the
watershed along with the hydraulic routing of water down the watershed to determine the flood
inundation area and resulting threat potential. This information was used to establish the upstream stage
and rainfall criteria to activate the siren.
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,US RITSCH, P.E.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Muskingum River Basin Flood Warning System, Ohio (2004)
Mr. Ritsch supported David Ford Consulting Engineers to complete an evaluation with recommendations
to enhance the flood warning, threat detection, and emergency notification capi bilities within the
Muskingum River Basin in Ohio. Mr. Ritsch was responsible to analyze the cu nt data collection,
transmission, and management systems operated by various entities including the L.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, the National Weather Service, and the State of Ohio Emergency Managei rient Agency. Once
the existing systems were understood, specific measures were developed to in prove the quality,
redundancy, and timeliness of data collected throughout the basin for use in flood t ireat detection and
emergency notification.
City of Loveland, Flood Warning System Construction, Colorado (2004)
Mr. Ritsch oversaw the installation of an automated flood detection, threat evaluation, and notification
system for the City of Loveland. The system consists of three strategically located gages that monitor
river stage and rainfall. Information is telemetered in real-time using transmitting radios to a central base
station where it is evaluated against pre -determined threat levels. If these levels are exceeded, the system
automatically notifies critical personnel including stormwater engineering staff, fire department staff,
emergency response staff, and the police dispatch center.
City of Loveland, Flood Warning System Design, Colorado (2003)
Mr. Ritsch developed detailed plans and specifications for a real-time (ALERT) stage and rainfall
monitoring network for the City of Loveland Stormwater Department. Stage sensor technologies
including pressure transducers, shaft encoders, bubbler gages and sonic sensors were evaluated. Radio
paths were evaluated and detailed site design and construction plans were prepared for critical
monitoring locations throughout the City.
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Water & Earth Technologies, Inc.
RICH6RD Spotts, P.E.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Water & Earth Technologies, Inc., 1997 to present
President; Principal Engineer/Hydrologist
Riverside Technology, inc., 1985 to 1997
President; Director of Hydrology and Environmental Engineering
Environmental Research & Technology, Inc. (now ENSR), 1979 to 1985
Earth Sciences Division Manager
Public Service Company of New Mexico, 1977 to 1979
Water Resources Engineer/Permitting Specialist
Colorado State University, 1968 to 1977
Hydrology Research Assistant, CSU Engineering Research Center, 1974 to 1
Biochemistry Laboratory Technician, 1968 to 1974
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Graduate Studies (Civil Engineering/Hydrology/Hydraulics) Colorado State Uni
Course Studies (RUSLE 1.06 and SEDCAD 4.0) University of Wyoming
Course Studies (Cold Regions Engineering) University of Washington
B.S. (Civil Engineering) Colorado State University
Undergraduate Studies (Physical Science/Chemistry) Colorado State University
OSHA Hazardous Waste Site Health and Safety Training
MEMBERSHIPS, AFFILIATIONS, AND CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Professional Engineer (CO, NM) American Society for Surface M
American Water Resources Association Colorado Mining Association
American Society of Civil Engineers International Erosion Control A!
Certified in use of RUSLE 1.06 Certified in use of SEDCAD 4.0
TECHNICAL SPECIALTIES
Mr. Spotts is a professional engineer responsible for the design and coordinatio
baseline, assessment, and mitigation studies as related to the National Environmental
and state and federal permitting requirements. He consults directly (or indirec
contractor) for mines, utilities, ports, and other industrial and governmental fac
specializes in determining the relationships between water resources and mining, im
and municipal activities. He has more than 25 years of experience in surface
hydrology, water quality and quantity monitoring, and environmental impact as
provided technical and managerial support on more than 100 mining projects, i
projects (pipelines, transmission lines, and roads), and other projects involving
throughout the U.S. and overseas. His areas of expertise include conceptual and ph
modeling, physical hydrology, soil erosion/conservation, sedimentology, mined la
mine road construction (including costs and specifications for construction of roads.
erosion and sediment control). Mr. Spotts is familiar with the use of numerous mo
COE HELP and HEC series models, and is certified in the use of such erosion and se
as SEDCAD 4.0 and RUSLE 1.06. He has used these models and his experience/e
reclamation and closure scenarios for surface -mined lands, heap -leach and tailings f
and overburden dumps, pit backfills, landfills, and other types of land disturbance a
manages hydrologic and water quality investigations for compliance with state and
and permit application requirements and has successfully developed, negotiated, s,
mining permits, mine closure plans, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Syster
Clean Water Act Section 404 permits, and numerous permits required by other state a
Mr. Spotts also specializes in water data acquisition and analysis, flood hazard
monitoring network and hydraulic structure design and installation, and has served as
& Reclamation
i of environmental
Policy Act (NEPA)
ly as a third -party
lities. Mr. Spotts
ustrial, agricultural
and ground water
,essment. He has
n numerous linear
natural resources
+sical water quality
d reclamation and
road drainage, and
eling tools such as
imentology models
,pertise to evaluate
cilities, waste rock
id reclamation. He
federal regulations
cured, or reviewed
(NPDES) permits,
A federal agencies.
nalysis, and water
in expert witness.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.
Scope of Proposal......................................................................................................
1
2.
Project Team...............................................................................................................
2
2.1. Water & Earth Technologies, Inc......................................................................
3
2.2. Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc.................................................................
4
3.
Personnel Resources..................................................................................................
5
3.1. Water & Earth Technologies, Inc......................................................................
5
3.2. Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc.................................................................
5
4.
Assigned Personnel....................................................................................................
7
5.
Firm Capability........................................................................................................
10
5.1. Ability to Respond in an Emergency Situation ................................................
11
5.2. Hardware and Software Capabilities................................................................
11
5.3. Field Vehicles and Equipment.........................................................................
12
5.4. Specialized Training........................................................................................
13
5.5. Team Strengths................................................................................................
13
5.5.1. Flood Warning System Field Support Services .......................................
13
5.5.2. Flow Control and Hydrographic Measurement .......................................
14
5.5.3. Radio Telemetry Evaluation, Planning, and Support ...............................
14
5.5.4. GIS Mapping Capabilities........................................................................
14
5.5.5. Hydrologic and Hydraulic Engineering...................................................
15
5.6. Relevant Project Experience............................................................................
15
6.
Project Approach......................................................................................................
16
6.1. Availability and Motivation.............................................................................
16
7.
Project Cost..............................................................................................................
17
7.1. WET Published Labor Rate Schedule..............................................................
17
7.2. ACE Published Labor Rate Schedule..............................................................
17
7.3. Cost Estimate for Standard Rain Gage Installation .........................................
17
7.3.1. Site Selection...........................................................................................
18
7.3.2. Equipment Ordering, Configuration, Calibration, and Testing ...............
18
7.3.3. Installation and Final Station Testing ......................................................
19
7.3.4. Final Documentation.................................................................................
20
7.3.5. Labor Cost Estimate..................................................................................
20
8.
Appendix A — Staff Resumes...................................................................................
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Water & Earth Technologies, Inc. RICH*RD SPOTTS, P.E.
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
WATER MONITORING AND MODELING
Newmont Gold Company and Minera Yanacocha, S.R.L. — Design, Installation, and Construction
Supervision of Real -Time Water Monitoring and Database Management System, Minera
Yanacocha Open -Pit Gold Project, Cajamarca, Peru
Responsible for the design and implementation of an environmental monitoring system for the
Yanacocha Gold Mine located high in the Andes Mountains of northern Peru near the town of
Cajamarca. Minera Yanacocha is currently the largest open -pit gold mine in the world. Data collected
by the monitoring system are used to calibrate precipitation -runoff and erosio sediment transport
models, and to demonstrate the effectiveness of erosion and sediment control system,. The data are also
be used to support mine water control system design, including process system a id watershed water
balance analysis, and to demonstrate environmental compliance. The project invol es instrumentation
and telemetry (including radio tower repeaters and a communications base station) or more than thirty
(30) weather, repeater, canal and stream -flow monitoring sites. Monitoring s ions employ both
Campbell Scientific CRIOX and CR510 dataloggers, and each stream site and canal site uses a pressure
transducer to measure depth of water for correlation to flow rates. Prepared the design and installation
specifications for in -stream concrete control flumes and structures. Natural channel sites were selected
based upon channel geometry and geologic stablilty. Conducted cross-section surveys of gaged reaches
to develop stage -discharge ratings using HEC-RAS coupled with instantaneous f low measurements.
Several sites are equipped with YSI water quality datasondes to continuously measure water temperature,
pH, conductivity, and turbidity. ISCO automated pump samplers are used to collect water quality
samples. Real-time data telemetry was accomplished with the use of Campbell's nati a Loggemet system
to communicate data to a central location running DIADvisor base station software Also responsible
for the development of a long-term relational database management, display and analysis system.
Managed the development of an ESRI ArcMap application to clearly organize and it ustrate all available
data for the site.
City of Windsor — Stream Stage -Discharge Rating Development, Colorado
This project involved the installation of a real-time continuous -recording stream gaging and rainfall
monitoring station. Performed longitudinal profile and stream channel cross-section surveys. Developed
a theoretical stage -discharge relationship using HEC-RAS. Refined the relationship with instantaneous
flow measurements. Flow depth is continuously measured using a pressure transducer. Data from the
site are telemetered to a base station at the city offices.
San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy — Stage -Discharge Rating Development, San Diego County,
California
Involved in the installation of six (6) continuous -recording stream gaging, water quality and rainfall
monitoring stations. Responsible for identifying the best locations for continuous flow measurement
using natural channel control. Conducted cross-section surveying of each reach. Used a theoretical step -
backwater technique using the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers HEC-RAS computer model to develop
stage -discharge ratings. Made instantaneous flow measurements and used data to refine the ratings.
Conducted training of field personnel in surveying and flow measurement methodologies.
Urban Drainage and Flood Control District (UDFCD) — Stage -Discharge Rating Development,
Boulder Creek, Colorado
Performed stream channel cross-section surveys at a site used for real-time water- evel monitoring on
Boulder Creek. Developed a theoretical stage -discharge relationship using HEC RAS. Refined the
relationship with instantaneous flow measurements. Flow depth is continuous]) measured using a
pressure transducer. Data from the site are telemetered to a base station at the UDFCD offices.
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Water & Earth Technologies, Inc. RICHARD SPOTTS, P.E.
Denver Water Department — Systemwide EIS Reservoir Water Quality Review, Colorado
Analyzed water quality data for the South Platte, Williams Fork and Blue River dra�nages in Colorado.
Reviewed proposed post -project reservoir water quality projections. Conducted modeling study for
existing reservoirs (Cheesman, Dillon, Green Mountain, Gross and Chatfield) and roposed reservoirs
(New Cheesman, Estabrook, and Two Forks) utilizing the Canfield -Bachman and Cle Lakes models.
Denver Water Department —Two Forks Reservoir Water Quality Base Case Predi tion, Colorado
Conducted water quality modeling for predictive water quality of the proposed Twc Forks Reservoir, a
1.1 million acre-foot reservoir to be located on the South Platte drainage. Modeling utilized the Corps of
Engineers WQRRS model.
Denver Water Department— Reservoir Thermal Modeling Analysis, Colorado
Collected thermal profile data for Antero, Eleven Mile Canyon, Cheesman, Strontii Springs, Chatfield,
Gross, Williams Fork, Lake Dillon, and Barr Lake Reservoirs. Conducted THE tMS modeling and
compared results to DYRESM outputs to summarize the thermal characteristics of tt ese existing Denver
Water reservoirs.
Denver Water Department — Reservoir and Stream Monitoring, Colorado
Conducted water monitoring program at Antero, Eleven Mile Canyon, Cheesman, Strontia Springs,
Chatfield, Gross, Williams Fork, and Ban Lake Reservoirs. Performed depth-intelTated water quality
sampling using 5-meter sampler. Also collected depth profiles of water temperate , conductivity, and
dissolved oxygen. Collected water quality samples and instantaneous flow measurements in streams
flowing into and out of these reservoirs. Evaluated nutrient loading, trophic statu , and general water
quality characteristics of the Denver Water Department reservoir system.
Salt River Project — Real -Time Continuous Water Quality Monitoring, Phoenix, Ad Zona
Conducted a conceptual evaluation of a real-time water quality monitoring station to support efficient
operational management of the SRP water transmission system with respect to water quality. The real-
time system was designed to track trends and patterns in canal water quality, monitor water quality
parameters that are reliable indicators of contamination events, and provide advance information on
changes in water quality that can assist water treatment plant managers.
City of Fort Collins — Meadow Springs Ranch Sludge Application Study, Colorado
Senior Technical Advisor responsible for review of water quality, hydrologic, hydraulic, and logistic
elements of the project. The project included the design of a water quality and quantity sampling study
to monitor runoff from a dry sewage sludge application area. Provided senior management overview and
technical input to the design, installation and operation of the water monitoring and data collection
program. The monitoring system included automatic sampling equipment, strea flow and weather
sensors, digital recording and control equipment, and radio telemetry using cell lar communication
equipment.
City of Fort Collins — Spring Creek Monitoring Station, Fort Collins, Colorado
Senior Technical Advisor regarding the renovation and upgrading of a continuois-recording stream
gaging and water monitoring station on Spring Creek. Project components inch ded stream gaging,
turbidity measurement, stream and ambient air temperature measurement, and precipitation measurement.
City of Fort Collins — Resource Recovery Farm Hydrologic Study, Fort Collins, Colorado
Senior Project Advisor for a well installation and ground water study to iden ify hydrologic and
geochemical factors contributing to elevated concentrations of nitrate and selenium.
Siegrist Companies - Hydrologic and Water Quality Investigation of Reclaimed Gravel Pit Lakes
Relevant to Proposed Riverdance Subdivision Development, Longmont, Colorado
Developed a Water Quality Management Plan to address development issues and concerns expressed by
the Weld County Health Department and the Longmont Soil Conservation District The plan includes
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Best Management Practices (BMPs) recommended specifically for the Riverdance PUD which will
ensure the water quality of the lakes, St. Vrain Creek, and ground water resources i� maintained during
both construction and post -construction phases. Also developed a detailed water qua ity monitoring plan
to support subsequent development of a long-term lake management plan. 1
U.S. Army and R.L. Stollar and Associates, Inc. - Rocky Mountain Arsen Comprehensive
Monitoring Program (CMP), Colorado
Managed the surface water component of the Comprehensive Monitoring Program. Managed the design,
installation, and operation of concrete control structures including long -throated flum s) and continuous -
recording water monitoring stations (with stilling wells, solid-state data loggers, and double bubblers),
including the installation of an automated water -sample collection system. The program requires water
sampling for sediment, inorganics, and organics, including organochlorine sticides, volatile
halocarbons, TCE, DIMP, numerous other organics, and metals.
North Penn and North Wales Water Authorities - Point Pleasant Project, PennsyN nia
Water monitoring project manager responsible for designing and installing a water i ionitoring program
and network to comply with requirements specified in an NPDES permit with sp cial conditions for
limitation compliance demonstration, thermal impact assessment, biological assessm nts, and predictive
studies (flow, water quality, sediment and erosion, sediment transport). Flow an water quality are
continually recorded (pH, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, temperature, conductivity; s age using pressure
transducers) at several monitoring stations. The network is designed for telemetry expansion and the
addition of a decision support system.
Chevron Shale Oil Company - Chevron Shale Oil Project, Colorado
Water resources project manager responsible for multi -million -dollar environmental studies on Chevron
Shale Oil's Clear Creek and Parachute Creek properties near Grand Junction. Directed the preparation
and administration of work scopes, budgets, and schedules. Designed, coordinated, and implemented the
surface water gaging (30 stations with Parshall flumes, stilling wells, propane -operated infrared heaters,
and Stevens Type -A strip -chart recorders) and the surface and ground water quality in nitoring programs,
including monthly sampling for complete suite of inorganic and organic parameters i t several wells and
over 30 surface water stations. Responsible for coordinating and directing hydrology studies regarding
flood -frequency analysis, snow survey and water supply forecasting, Colorado tiver salinity, and
Colorado River hydrology as related to threatened and endangered species. Prepare an NPDES permit
application for the Semi -works facility. Worked with attorneys to prepare expert with ass testimony.
Diamond Alaska Coal Company - Diamond Chuitna Coal Project, Alaska
Water resources project manager of environmental baseline studies for a 12-milli n-ton-per-year coal
project in Alaska's Beluga coal field. The project components included the mine, mire support facilities,
a transportation corridor, port facilities, and housing. Designed, coordinated, anJ implemented the
ground water, surface hydrology, water quality (over 150 wells and 30 surface water stations for
organics, inorganics, and biological parameters), and sediment studies, including he installation and
operation of state-of-the-art instrumentation to record continuous streamflow (pressure tranducers and
solid-state data loggers), water temperature, rainfall, and ground water levels. De igned the study to
provide sufficient data to assess potential impacts of the project and to fulfill EIS and permitting
requirements. Prepared annual comprehensive data reports, including continuous stage height and
temperature data and U.S.G.S.-type water discharge records. Monitoring has been conducted on a year-
round basis since 1982. Conducted intensive on -site surface stream channel meander and longitudinal
profile studies. Developed flood hydrology methodology to be used in all aspects of mine area design
(flood prediction and recurrence, erosion, sediment transport, channel evaluation, and sediment control
systems). The model used site -specific continuous rainfall and runoff data collected during the baseline
monitoring program.
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RAINFALL RUNOFF, EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL; HYDRAULICS AND HYDROdOGY
Colorado State University — Rainfall Runoff Facility, Engineering Research Center, Fort Collins,
Colorado
Assisted in the development of a water quality model of overland flow based upon kinematic wave theory
and experimental research results collected from 600 experiments using a half -acre outdoor rainfall
runoff facility. Responsible for the logistics and mechanics of facility function, incluc ing the preparation
of a detailed manual on facility operation and maintenance. Results from the experin entation were used
to develop a mathematical model to predict the time of travel of pollutants in overlai id flow. Variables
investigated included rainfall intensity, duration and runoff, quantity and location of the tracer dye, and
surface roughness. The model with its estimated parameters proved to be very a urate in predicting
tracer movement and could be utilized to predict the immediate impact of pollutants arried in overland
flow.
FMC Coproration, FMC Dry Volley Phosphate Mine — Growth Medium Cap !ystern Design for
Overburden Dumps, Dry Valley, Idaho
Modeled (using HELP 3 and UNSAT-H) numerous overburden dump growth medium cap (GMC)
systems to determine dump configurations that encouraged surface runoff and limited infiltration through
the implementation of an internal lateral drain or capillary break. The unsaturated -Zone modeling was
conducted to develop GMC design scenarios that would prevent or minimize potent I seepage through
overburden dumps that could contain selenium. Used RUSLE 1.06 and SEDCAD 4.0 modeling to design
conceptual surface treatments (down drains, riprap, diversion channels, terraces, berms, other best
management practices) to control surface -water runoff and protect against long-term erosion and
sedimentation.
FMC Corporation, FMC Dry Valley Phosphate Mine — Specifications for Overburden Dump
Construction, Dry Valley, Idaho
Developed performance criteria, a construction quality assurance/quality control plan, a reclamation
maintenance and management plan, and a performance monitoring plan for proposed overburden dumps.
The plans focused on the placement of overburden (possibly containing selenium), low -permeability liner
construction (including a test pad), construction of a lateral drainage system, placem t of growth media
and topsoil, surface contouring to include erosion -control best management practices (BMPs) such as
terraces, berms, downdrains, riprap, etc., and surface reclamation and revegetatiori. Plans included
monitoring that should be conducted both during and after construction to demonstrate facility
performance.
FMC Coproration, FMC Dry Valley Phosphate Mine — Development of Mitigation and Monitoring
Plans, Dry Valley, Idaho
Developed detailed mitigation and monitoring plans to respond to agency comments received on the
Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Dry Valley Mine — South Extension Project. Plans
addressed the expansion of a continuous streamflow and water quality monitoring network (streamflow,
suspended sediment, pH, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, temperature and turbidity), stream sediment
and stream dynamics (associated with stream relocations and alterations, diversions and impacts from
surface disturbance), and the implementation and performance -evaluation of best management practices
(BMPs).
FMC Coproration, FMC Dry Valley Phosphate Mine — Infiltration Pond Evaluation, Dry Valley, Idaho
Evaluated potential seepage that could occur from infiltration ponds containing pi water to estimate
chemical mixing that occurs in alluvial ground water and the potential effects on ground water and
surface water quality. Particular emphasis was placed on selenium and other parameters that could occur
in the pit water.
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National Mining Association, Washington, D.C. - Technical Information Pa(
Sediment Pond and BMP Useage Relating to the Proposed Western Alkalis
Subcategory for EPA Clean Water Act Rulemaking
Supported the Western Coal Mining Work Group to prepare an information pack
creation of a new effluent subcategory for Western Alkaline Mining that improv(
Waters of the United States and meets the intent of the Clean Water Act (CWA) and
Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA). The information package provides a techn
the need to establish a new Western Alkaline Mining effluent subcategory (40 Cl
source control [with Best Management Practice (BMP) technology] replaces downst
erosion control technology. Effluenthunoff standards for Total Suspended Solids (
Solids (SS) would more closely represent background conditions. Prepared the discu
sediment pond usage, including current deployment statistics and environmental cons
go to Address
Mining Effluent
to advocate the
protection of the
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Part 434) where
m sediment pond
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Safety Kleen and Union Pacific Railroad — Trona Waste Site, Green River, Wyomir ig
Conducted RUSLE 1.06 analysis of reclaimed trona waste site and comparing results to erosion and
sediment conditions occurring prior to disturbance. Modeled results were used to demonstrate the
success of waste site reclamation and revegetation.
National Mining Association, Washington, D.C. - Western Alkaline Mining S bcategory Mine
Modeling and Performance -Cost -Benefit Analyses
Conducted erosion and sediment modeling to support a comprehensive and detailed analysis comparing
the predicted performance, costs and benefits of the Existing 40 CFR Part 434 Guidelines to the
requirements being considered for a Proposed Western Alkaline Coal Mining Subcategory. Developed a
prototype model of a typical western coal mine, including contour mapping (utilizing GIS ARC/INFO
and ArcView, and AutoCAD) and corresponding hydrologic and soil databases. Pie -mining and post -
mining scenarios were modeled (using RUSLE 1.06, SEDCAD 4.0, ARC/INF ,and HEC-RAS).
Comparisons were made of the sediment loss quantities and associated costs for the existing guidelines
(that emphasize sediment pond usage) to proposed guidelines that emphasize the implementation of a
Best Management Practice (BMP) system of alternate erosion and sediment control.
Triton Coal Company, Buckskin Mine - Coal Mine Sediment Control Release Application, Gillette,
Wyoming
Conducted erosion and sediment modeling to support a Sediment Control Release (S R) and Incremental
Bond Release (IBR) Application for reclaimed lands at the Buckskin Mine. The analysis was
instrumental in setting a precedent for the methods and guidelines that will be accepted by the Wyoming
DEQ on all subsequent SCR IBR submittals for coal mining projects throughout the State of Wyoming.
Used a combination of RUSLE 1.06 modeling and ARC/INFO modeling/mapping to onduct the analysis
and visually present the results. Site -specific hydrometeorologic and watershed data were used to model
pre- and post -mining erosion and soil loss conditions to demonstrate the success Df reclamation and
revegetation activities, including the application of Best Management Practices (B Ps) on reclaimed
lands.
The Pittsburg & Midway Coal Mining Co, York Canyon Mine Complex — Dragline Coal Mine Permit
Application (Erosion and Sediment Control), Raton, New Mexico
Completed erosion and sediment control modeling (using RUSLE 1.06 and SEDC D 4.0) and facility
design (including sediment ponds, diversions and BMPs) and wrote related sections for the mine permit
application.
Diamond Alaska Coal Company — Diamond Chuitna Coal Project, Alaska
Responsible for all hydrologic studies involved in permitting. Individual hydrologi components of the
permit application included establishing an NPDES monitoring program; evalua ing soil resources,
erosion, and sedimentation; stream channel studies; flood hydrology; water cuality control and
compliance; and mine area impact analysis. As part of the permit application, a i ietailed mine water
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control plan was developed for the protection of hydrologic resources and fisheries habitat in the Chuitna
River Basin. The SEDIMOT II erosion and sediment routing model was used to evaluate and design
sediment control structures including filter berms, diversion ditches and sediment pon4 systems.
Safety Kleen - Union Pacific Trona Waste Project Erosion Study, Green River, W�ming
Conducted RUSLE 1.06 modeling to determine the effectiveness and success of lamation on waste
disposal area.
Fina Chevron Wildlife Pond Design — ENTRIX, Colorado City, Texas
Reviewed annual watershed yield data and developed the scope -of -work to conduct hydrologic, ersoion
and sediment analyses for the hydrologic and engineering design of a wildlife pond.
Conoco and ThermoRetech - Conoco Refinery Sand Creek Channel Relocation and Restoration,
Commerce City, Colorado
Managed stream channel and flood plain GPS surveying and the development o channel relocation
scenarios using HEC-RAS modeling.
R.A.G. Shonone Coal Mine — Runoff Pond Analysis, Hannah, Wyoming
Conducted storm precipitation -runoff analysis using SEDCAD 4.0 to determine the 10-year, 24-hour
storm runoff volumes that would flow into low-lying areas. Determined the resulting ponded water
surface area.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS, ASSESSMENTS, AND REPORTS
U.S. Forest Service and Carlota Copper Company - Carlota Copper Project EIS,
Co -project manager and water resources discipline manager for this third -party
copper mine and processing operation in the Globe -Miami Mining District in Arizoi
coordinating and managing technical specialists to address the areas of chan
sedimentation, surface water hydrology, hydrogeology, and water quality. Assessed t
to water resources from waste rock disposal, mine dewatering, water supply devel,
development of a valley heap -leach operation, multiple pit development, and
channels. Provided expert witness testimony at a state administrative hearing relev
application.
BLM and Smoky Valley Common Operation - Round Mountain Mine, Mill and
Nevada
Project manager and technical specialist for water quality and quantity studies i
potential surface water effects associated with the expansion of the mill and tailing f
i for a proposed
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ility for this mine.
BLM and Santa Fe Pacific Gold Corporation - Twin Creeks Mine EIS, Nevada
Surface water technical specialist responsible for evaluating proposed diversion de igns and reviewing
information regarding erosion; sedimentation; and stormwater runoff peaks, volumes, and controls.
BLM and Anaconda Copper Company - Nevada Moly Project EIS, Nevada
Water resources project manager for a third -party EIS and the associated BLM watei resources technical
report. The project involved a molybdenum mine and transmission line corridor near Tonopah.
Conducted a surface water evaluation of potential impacts and mitigation associated with stream
crossings along the access corridor.
U.S. Minerals Exploration Company (USMX) - Green Springs Project EA, Nevada
Prepared a technical memorandum on surface and ground water hydrology and water quality to support
the preparation of an EA and water -related permits. Site investigations were conducted to determine
important watershed characteristics. Described the existing hydrologic regime and identified potential
hydrologic/water quality impacts and applicable mitigation measures. Developed conceptual
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hydrologic/hydraulic design recommendations for controlling surface water runoff.
Pollution Control Permit for USMX from the State of Nevada.
U.S. Forest Service and Inspiration Mines, Inc. - Austin Gold Venture Projec
Nevada
Managed water resources and aquatic ecology studies to collect, compile, and evalu
U.S. Forest Service EA (Toiyabe National Forest) and the environmental
documentation. The water resources and aquatic ecological investigations were
information on the existing surface water and ground water resources, hydrology, ar
the vicinity of the proposed project, and to identify potential impacts to water al
resulting from project construction, operation, and abandonment activities. Deter
yield; site flood hydrology; interrelationships between surface water and gn
probability of tailings impoundment and flood control structures; and baseline wa
and aquatic ecology. Predicted potential impacts on water resources and aquatic
mitigation recommendations, and made recommendations for controlling stormwater
the Water
EA, Arizona and
e data to support a
spects of permit
signed to compile
aquatic ecology in
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nd water; failure
quality, quantity,
cology, delineated
U.S. Forest Service and Freeport-McMoRan Gold Company - Winters Creek Project EA, Nevada
Technical specialist supporting ground water baseline investigations for the addit on of new pit and
waste -rock facilities to Jerritt Canyon Gold Mine. Prepared the technical memorandum and U.S. Forest
Service EA (Humboldt National Forest) input for ground water and water rights. Sup 3orted the design of
sediment control structures and the acquisition of a Water Pollution Control Permit.
BLM - Kaiparowits Coal Development and Transportation Study, Utah
Water resources project manager for a regional coal transportation study. Conducted the major
hydrologic and hydrogeologic environmental impact assessment for coal development in the Four
Corners area of Utah. This was a cooperative study involving the State of Utah and tie U.S. Department
of the Interior.
Inca Mining Corporation - Inca Rich Gulch Project EIR, California and British Columbia
Reduced and summarized the continuous stream stage and precipitation data collected during the baseline
study for an EIR in California. Developed stage -discharge rating relationships for several stream -gaging
stations. Prepared a data report of the continuous stage -height and daily discha ge records in U.S.
Geological Survey (USGS) format.
PUBLICATIONS
Mining Environmental Handbook: Effects of Mining on the Environment and American Environmental
Controls on Mining. (1997). Chapter 5.4.3, Surface Water Quantity, pg. 153. Imperial College
Press, Imperial College, London. R. Spotts, Contributing Author.
Spotts, R., Piehl, B., Enos, M., and Greer, D. (1989). "Overcoming Technical Difficulties in Continuous
Water Quality Monitoring." Proceedings of the International Symposium on the Design of Water
Quality Information Systems, Sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Colorado
State University, Information Series No. 61, Colorado Water Resources Research Institute.
Primary or contributing author on several hundred Environmental Impact Statements, Environmental
Assessments, Environmental Impact Reports, water resources and hydrology technical memoranda, and
technical reports that currently reside within the public domain.
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PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Water & Earth Technologies, Inc., 1999 to present
Riverside Technology, inc., 1995 to 1999
Wyoming Water Resources Center, 1993 to 1995
White Water Guide Cartography, 1993
Livingston County, NY Planning Department, 1991
EDUCATION
Graduate Studies (Geography) University of Wyoming (completed all course
in geography)
B.A. (Geography) State University of New York
Avenue Programming, ESRI
ARC/INFO, Wyoming Water Resources Center
Public Land Survey System, Wyoming State Engineer's Office
Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) Version 1.06, University of
SEDCAD 4, University of Wyoming
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND CERTIFICATIONS
American Water Resources Association Association of American
Certified by Campbell Scientific (2002) Certified by HydroLynx
TECHNICAL SPECIALTIES
Mr. Niedenzu is a geographic information systems (GIS) project manager f
Technologies, Inc. (WET). He has applied geographic information syste
hydrologic modeling, decision support tool development, graphical user
environmental impact statement production, pipeline routing, and mining d
participation on these projects includes designing, populating, and managing
converting data, editing data layers, designing maps, and developing user i
programming and dialog design. He has experience in preparing geogr
systems data for input to hydrologic modeling and analysis efforts; devel
management databases; creating clear and concise maps; and preparing town
maps, and census maps. Mr. Niedenzu also has a background in remol
positioning systems (GPS), and flood warning and detection systems.
Mr. Niedenzu's experience includes:
• ARC/INFO, ArcView
• Visual Basic, AML, and Avenue Programming
• GUI design and development
• Global Positioning Systems
• Flood warning and detection
• Cartography
• Remote Sensing
• Natural Resources
• Database Design and Implementation
• Project Management
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REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT EXPERIENCE
FLOOD DETECTION AND WARNING
City of Loveland, Flood Warning System Maintenance, Colorado
Mr. Niedenzu assists with the annual maintenance activities performed for the City of Loveland for
their flood warning system. Maintenance activities include the periodic calibratior of rain sensors
and pressure transducers. The monitoring stations and base station are proactively v sited to perform
routine maintenance three times per year. Preventive maintenance is performed one in the spring to
fully activate the sytem prior to the rainy season, once at mid -season to ensure all components are
functioning, and once at the end of the season to protect the system prior to the col winter months.
The antenna, power, transmitter, and housing systems are checked during each visit.
City of Flagstaff, Flood Warning System Design and Construction, Arizona
Assisted in the design of an automated data collection network consisting of stream and rain gages
for the City of Flagstaff, Arizona. The system collects stream level and rain data at ritical locations
and communicates the information to a central base station using the ALERT radio telemetry
protocol.
City of Loveland, Flood Warning System Construction, Colorado
Mr. Niedenzu assisted with the installation of an automated flood detection, threal evaluation, and
notification system for the City of Loveland. The system consists of three strategica ly located gages
that monitor river stage and rainfall. The data is telemetered in real-time using ra ios to a central
base station where it is evaluated against pre -determined threat levels. If these levels are exceeded,
the system automatically notifies critical personnel including stormwater engineering staff, fire
department staff, emergency response staff, and the police dispatch center.
Town of Windsor, Additional Rain and Stream Gage Installation, Colorado
Assisted with the design and installation of one (1) rain station and one (1) riversage/rain station.
Both stations transmit data using the ALERT protocol on the City of Fort Collins radio frequency.
The Town of Windsor and the City of Fort Collins have a cooperative partnership o share ALERT
data. The new stream gage was constructed on the Poudre River and utilizes a pressure transducer
housed inside a galvanized rigid stilling pipe mounted onto a concrete wing wall. rk involved site
investigation, radio path analyses, equipment specification, ordering, equipment con figuration, bench
testing and installation, and calibration of the pressure transducer.
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Worland Irrigation District Structure Inventory Tool, Worland, Wyoming
Programmed a GUI in ArcMap to query and display data from a structure in ntory database.
Photos, structure condition, and other information can all be accessed and edited hrough the map
interface with easy to use tools.
WDEQ Groundwater Quality Data Tool, Cheyenne, Wyoming
Managed to development of an ArcMap GUI that allows users at the Wyoming Department of
Environmental Quality groundwater division to enter, query, and display groundwater quality data
from an Access database. Data can be accessed through the map interface, charted on a time series
basis, and printed.
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DFIRM Production, Laramie County, Wyoming
Responsible for the development of the spatial data layers and cartography ele ents needed to
produce Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRM) for Laramie County, Wyomin .This project is
being conducted jointly with Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. under the Coopei ating Technical
Partners (CTP) agreement between Laramie County and the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA). The primary project goal is to convert the effective flood hazard c ata for Laramie
County, the City of Cheyenne, and the Town of Pine Bluffs to a digital forma i
including the
incorporation of the recently produced detailed floodplain/floodway mapping for A lison Draw and
South Fork Allison Draw in southern Cheyenne. Flood hazard data for Laramie County currently
includes over 30 miles of detailed study reaches and approximately 2,000 miles of ap roximate study
reaches. This project includes all aspects of a typical DFIRM conversion project frorr the preparation
of the Mapping Activity Statement for the County/FEMA to post -preliminary processing,
documentation and production of GPO -ready negatives for the countywide DFIRM af d FIS.
DFIRM Production, Douglas County, Colorado
Responsible for the development of the spatial data layers and cartography elements needed to
produce Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRM) for Douglas County.
West Virginia Office of Emergency Management — STORM WatchTM Background Maps
Produced STORM WatchTM background maps for all 55 Office of Emergency Management county
installations of the software. STORM WatchTM is a Windows application that collects, stores,
analyzes, and displays real-time hydrometeorological information.
City of Fort Collins - Real-time Flood Inundation Mapping System, Fort Collins, Colorado
Assisting in the implementation of a real-time flood inundation mapping system for the city of Fort
Collins. The system will be based on ArcView and use a network of stream and rain gages to model
runoff and streamflow to map inundated areas on a real-time basis. Output from models such as
SWMM, HEC2, and HECRAS and a digital terrain model (DTM) are combined within ArcView to
produce these flood inundation maps.
Colorado Water Conservation Board —1997 Flood Report
Prepared maps, illustrations, and animations displaying flood information for the 1 7 flood season
in Colorado. The maps, illustrations, and animations were part of a comprehensive flood report and
accompanying interactive CD-ROM.
City of Fort Collins — Conceptual Rain and Stream gaging network design, Col redo
Developed spatial data layers to support the design of a city-wide rain and stream gaging network.
The network was planned after the July 1997 flood.
State of Colorado - Colorado River Decision Support System, Colorado
Geographic information system specialist responsible for geographic informations stems layers to
support the hydrologic modeling efforts associated with developing decision support system to
manage the Colorado River and its tributaries within the state of Colorado. The project will result in
a state-of-the-art system designed to allow decision makers to analyze hydrologic data, run
hydrologic simulation models, and study the effects of potential decisions. Also created graphical
output for the World Wide Web project interface, illustrating the hydrologic basins 4the project.
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1. Scope of Proposal
The City of Fort Collins (City) operates a flood detection network that is part
flood warning system and emergency response program. The system was des
installed after the devastating floods experienced by the City in 1997. The Ci
and successful pursuit of a Federal Hazard Mitigation Grant in 1998 allowed
initial installation of flood detection equipment in 1999. Since then the City 1
expanded the system to more than sixty (60) monitoring stations and multiple
stations. The City's flood warning system, operated in combination with the
master plan and floodplain management program has become an exemplary ii
system within the country.
Remote monitoring stations deployed by the City measure rainfall, water leve
weather conditions. Information is broadcast using the Automated Local Eva
Real -Time (ALERT) protocol on a radio frequency of 169.475 MHz to a sing
repeater located at Cobb Lake. The repeater re -broadcasts the data transmissi
ALERT messages) on a second frequency of 171.900 MHz which are receive
City's base stations. Each base station uses an application called DIADvisor i
process, and store the incoming data transmissions. When alarm conditions a
second application called PageGate performs external text notification to cell
pagers carried by Stormwater and Fire Department staff.
The fundamental purpose of the flood warning system is to protect people anc
during flooding events. It is operated and maintained to meet this primary ob.
The City currently performs system maintenance activities using dedicated in
Each station is visited on a quarterly basis to perform cleaning, calibration, an
station components. The software alarm and paging functions are also proact
throughout the year. This level of proactive maintenance ensures the system
function as specified during a storm event.
The City also performs new station planning, new equipment installation, emi
repairs, and network expansion using in-house personnel. City staff also perf
the configuration and upkeep of all software applications.
The City is seeking a qualified, outside contractor to support City staff (when
called upon) to perform routine maintenance of the existing system and softw
applications, to perform emergency repairs or replacement of equipment due i
unforeseen circumstances, to expand the existing system, and to provide
supplemental technical expertise in the following areas:
1. evaluation of the telemetry system and sensor performance,
2. evaluation of the system's current reporting capability,
evaluation of the system's capability to support future growth
saturation),
4. radio path analyses, and
5. development of theoretical rating curves.
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PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Water & Earth Technologies, Inc., 2005 to present
Water Resources Engineer
Colorado State University, 2002 to 2005
Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Civil Engineering
Contractor to the U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division
Advanced Discipline Specialist, Johnson Controls World Services, 1997 to 2001
Personal Services Contractor, 1996 to 1997
University of Colorado, 1995 to 1996
Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Civil, Environmental and Architect]
EG&G Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site, 1994
Summer Specialist, Soil Science Group
IBM Corporation, 1989 to 1993
GIS Applications Programmer
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Civil Engineering, Colorado State University
M.S. Water Resources Engineering, University of Colorado
B.S. Computer Science, Syracuse University
MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
Registered Engineer Intern, CO
American Water Resources Association
American Society of Civil Engineers
American Geophysical Union
TECHNICAL SPECIALTIES
Dr. Hanna is an engineering hydrologist with over ten years experience in various
and engineering investigations of water resource systems. His primary respons
Earth Technologies, Inc. include hydrologic design, hydraulic modeling and at
hydrologic data. His background in computer science, numerical modeling and
placed him often in both the role of problem solver and developer of tools for prc
applied modeling techniques to analyze solutions to surface water quantity and
wide range of complexity and physical scales. He has experience in projects in
modeling, water quality modeling, geographic information system applications, <
statistics, water allocation modeling, geochemical modeling, groundwater flow
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ing water balance
es, environmental
and transport modeling
and software design and development. His experience with engineering consulting, deral agencies and
academic research have offered experience in a wide range of water resource problems and solution
techniques.
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R. BLAIR HANNA Ph.D.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
HYDROLOGIC DESIGN
XTO Energy- Evaporation Pond Design With Mechanical Evaporators, Colorado 2005)
Designed an evaporation pond system for removal of water from Coal Bed Methan production. This
design incorporated analysis of variability of precipitation and evaporation data for a site, estimates of
natural and mechanical evaporation and monthly water balance modeling for pond sizi g requirements.
WATER MONITORING AND MODELING
Urban Drainage and Flood Control District — Stream Stage -Discharge Rating Development,
Colorado (2006)
Surveyed river channel cross -sections and measured instantaneous discharge at three stream gaging
monitoring stations. Developed theoretical stage -discharge relationships for each site using the HEC-
RAS hydraulic modeling software.
City of Windsor — Stream Stage -Discharge Rating Development, Colorado (2005
Assisted in the installation of real-time continuous -recording stream gaging and rainfall monitoring
stations. Assisted in stream channel cross-section surveys and discharge measurement. Developed a
theoretical stage -discharge relationship using the HEC-RAS hydraulic modeling software. Performed a
bank overtopping analysis predicting high flow conditions near the river gage site.
San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy — Stream Stage -Discharge Rating Develop ent, San Diego
County, California (2005)
Integrated field survey notes and used the HEC-RAS and SEDCAD hydraulic modeli g software tools to
develop stage -discharge ratings at six continuous -recording stream gaging stations.
Newmont Gold Company and Minera Yanacocha, S.R.L. — Development of Hy ologlc Ratings for
a Real -Time Water Monitoring and Database Management System, Minera Ya acocho Open -Pit
Gold Project, Cajamarca, Peru (2005)
Integrated field survey notes and developed HEC-RAS model applications for the qu tification of stage
discharge relationship for hydrologic structures equipped with instantaneous stage m nitoring throughout
the Yanacocha Mine. This project also involved extensive testing of a database m agement software
tool incorporating these ratings for visualization of measured and computed hydrologi conditions.
FLOOD DETECTION AND WARNING SYSTEMS
City of Loveland, Additional Rain Gage Installation, Colorado (2006)
Performed radio path analysis for the design and installation of five additional A ERT rain gages to
expand the current rain monitoring coverage for the City of Loveland.
Urban Drainage and Flood Control District, Data Analysis Tool, Denver, Colorad
(2005)
Designed and developed a software tool for the analysis of ALERT database records.
This tool, utilizing
SQL and Microsoft Excel, assists in the maintenance and troubleshooting of fl
d warning system
instrumentation through inspection of telemetered data received from remote monitoring
stations.
Clark County, Flood Warning System Maintenance, Nevada (2005)
Assisted in field maintenance of remote monitoring stations for the Clark Co ntry Flood Threat
Recognition System. This work involved inspection, routine maintenance, calibration, testing and
troubleshooting of radio systems, rain and water level sensors utilizing Handar and Design Analysis
equipment.
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R. BLAIR HANNA Ph.D.
Douglas County, Flood Detection Network Expansion Evaluation, Colorado (200$)
Completed a transmission loading study examining the flood detection network's radio-telemetered data
capacity. This study used spatial analysis of precipitation from a 500-year histor cal storm event to
quantify the expected timing and load of data transmissions from the current netwo k of rain and river
gage sensors.
City of Loveland, Flood Warning System Maintenance, Colorado (2005)
Assisted in annual maintenance activities for the City of Loveland flood warning system. Maintenance
activities included the periodic calibration of rain sensors and pressure transducers, testing and
troubleshooting of antenna, power and transmitter systems.
Midvale Irrigation District, Radio Path Analysis and Conceptual Design for Automated Control of
Hydraulic Structures, Wyoming (2005)
Completed a radio -path analysis study for prediction of reliable data transmis ion for a remote
monitoring and control system. Assisted in the development of a conceptual design outlining hardware
requirements for a system to automate control of irrigation system structures.
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Laramie County - DFIRM Production, Wyoming (2005)
Assisted in the development of the spatial data layers and cartography elements needed to produce
Digital Flood Insurance Rate .Maps (DFIRM) for Laramie County, Wyoming, This project was
conducted jointly with Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. under the Cooperating Technical Partners
(CTP) agreement between Laramie County and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
The primary project goal was to convert the effective flood hazard data for Laramie County, the City of
Cheyenne and the Town of Pine Bluffs to a digital format, including the incorporation of the recently
produced detailed floodplain/floodway mapping and the production of GPO -ready negatives for the
countywide DFIRM and FIS.
MINING AND PERMITTING
The Pittsburg & Midway Coal Mining Co., York Canyon Mine Complex NPD S Permit Renewal,
Raton, New Mexico (2005)
Integrated recent mine reclamation conditions, hydrologic and water quality sampling data and current
environmental regulations and prepared a renewal NPDES permit application for the Mine.
HYDROLOGIC AND WATER QUALITY MODELING
USDA Cooperative Research Extension and Education Service - Hydrologic
nd Water Quality
Model Development, Colorado (2005)
Designed and developed a basin -scale water balance, constituent transfer and river
water quality model
for salts and selenium in the Uncompahgre River Basin in western Colorado.
This work involved
analysis of hydrologic and water quality data, field hydrologic and water quality sampling,
environmental
statistics, spatial analyses, model development and testing. This decision support
model was used to
quantify the benefit of agricultural best management practices to reduce salt and
lenium loads to the
Uncompahgre River for water quality standards compliance.
US Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division River and Reservoir Syste m Hydrologic and
Water Quality Model Development, Oregon and Califonia (2001)
Designed and developed the water quality component of a water resources decision support system for
the Klamath River in OR and CA. This project involved software design and development to link the
MODSIM water allocation model with the HEC5Q water quality model. The deci ion support system
was used for analyses of impacts of water management alternatives on dissolvec oxygen and water
temperature for endangered salmonid fisheries.
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US Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division — Reservoir Hydrodynamic and Thermal
Model Development, California (2001)
Implemented the CE-QUAL-W2 reservoir hydrodynamic model for Shasta Lake, C This model was
used for thermal analyses for optimal operation of the temperature control shutter de ice installed on the
Shasta Dam. Output from the model was also used for ecosystem and fisheries model ng.
PUBLICATIONS
Hanna, R.B. and J.C. Loftis, submitted 2005, A Load Modeling Approach for E aluating Selenium
Stream Standards Compliance, submitted to ASCE Journal of Irrigation and Drainage.
Dent, S., R.B. Hanna and L.T. Wright, 2004, Automated Calibration using Optimization Techniques with
SWMM RUNOFF, Chapter 18 in: Innovative Modeling of Urban Water Systems, Monograph 12.
W. James, editor. pp. 385-408.
Bartholow, J., J. Heasley, R.B. Hanna, J. Sandelin, M. Flug, S. Campbell, J. Henriksen and A. Douglas,
2003, Evaluating Water Management Strategies with the Systems Impact Assessment Model:
SIAM Version 3, USGS Open File Report 03-82. March 2003.
Garcia, L.A., D. Gillham, D. Paterson and R.B. Hanna, 2002, A Decision Support System for Field
Drainage Management, published in the proceedings of Energy, Climate, Environment and Water -
Issues and Opportunities for Irrigation and Drainage, July 9 - 12, 2002, San Luis Obispo, CA.
Campbell, S. G., R. B. Hanna, M. Flug and J. F. Scott, 2001, Using models to evaluate system
management flexibility on water quantity and quality: Klamath River, Journal of Water Resources
Planning and Management, Vol. 127, No. 5, pp. 284 - 294.
Saito, L., B. Johnson, J. Bartholow and R. B. Hanna, 2001, Assessing Ecosystem ffects of Reservoir
Operations Using Food Web -Energy Transfer and Water Quality Models, Ecosystems, (2001) 4:
105-125.
Bartholow, J., R. B. Hanna, L. Saito, D. Lieberman and M. Hom, 2001, Simulated li nological effects of
temperature control device on Shasta Lake. Environmental Management, Vol 27, No. 4, pp. 609-
626.
Hanna, R. B. and S. G. Campbell, 2000, Water Quality Modeling in the Systems Impact Assessment
Model for the Klamath River Basin — Keno, Oregon to Seiad Valley, California, USGS Open File
Report 99-113, May 2000.
Saito, L., R. B. Hanna, J. Bartholow and B. Johnson, 1999, Linking Hydrodyn is and Ecological
Models at Shasta Lake, Proceedings of the 2e Annual ASCE Water Resources Planning and
Management Conference, June 6 — 9, 1999, Tempe AZ.
Hanna, R. B., L. Saito, J. M. Bartholow and J. Sandelin, 1999, Results of simulatedl temperature control
device operations on in -reservoir and discharge water temperatures using CE QUAL-W2, Journal
of Lake and Reservoir Management, 15(2):87-102.
Rajaram, H., W. Cheung and R. B. Hanna, 1999, Potential influence of a ure variability on
dissolutional enlargement of fissures, Karst Waters Institute Special P blication 5, Karst
Modeling, Proceedings of the symposium held 2/24-2/27/1999, Charlottesvill , VA.
Hanna, R. B., and H. Rajaram, 1998, Influence of aperture variability on dissolution growth of fissures
in karst formations, Water Resources Research, 34(11): 2843-2853.
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Bradley A. Anderson, P.E.
Principal Engineer
Technical Expertise Water Resources/Stormwater Planning, Hldraulic
Analysis and Design, Geomorphic Evaluab n and
Design, Hydrologic Analysis
Education B.S./Civil Engineering
North Dakota State University/1974
M.S./Water Resources Engineering
Colorado State University/1982
Years of Experience 27 years
Certification Professional Engineer/CO/#22402
Professional Engineer/NVf#12586
Professional Engineer/OR/#14167
Professional Engineer/WY/#5150
Professional Affiliation American Society of Civil Engineers
International Erosion Control Association
Association of State Floodplain Managers
Colorado Association of Stormwater and F
Managers
Related Experience
Mr. Anderson has over 27 years of consulting experience in the field of
engineering. He is an experienced civil engineer proficient in and responsil
of water resources engineering projects including the complex hydrologic
hydraulics, hydraulic structure evaluation and design, and sediment tram,
watersheds and river systems. Descriptions of projects managed or technica
Mr. Anderson are listed below.
Drake Road Storm Sewer/VTHPond Outfall Project, Fort Collins,
project involved the development of design hydrology, identifrcatioi
of design alternatives, hydraulic analysis and design, preparation
drawings, specifications and contract documents, and resident engir
The construction project included the installation of large diame
pipelines and box culverts along with a stormwater outfall cha
conveying over 500 cfs.
tter resources
for all aspects
lysis, channel
in analysis of
supervised by
7olorado. This
and evaluation
A final design
;ering services.
;r storm sewer
nel capable of
Rehabilitation of Parkwood Lake, Fort Collins, Colorado. This work involved the
rehabilitation and restoration of the shoreline of Parkwood Lake immediately
adj acent to an arterial street. Alternatives were identified and evalual ed, design plans
and construction drawings prepared and limited resident enginp,,ering services
provided.
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Principal Engineer
Related Experience (Continued)
• Spring Creek Channel Rehabilitation atRemington Street, Fort Co ins, Colorado.
The Spring Creek Flood of 1999 severely damaged the existing channel and created
the need to replace the bridge crossing at Remington Street Alternative
rehabilitation plans were identified and evaluated. Construction drawings and bid
documents were prepared. Resident engineering services were provided on an as
needed basis. Following completion of the project, a Letter of Map Revision
(LOMR) was submitted and subsequently approved.
Howes Street Outfall Project, Fort Collins, Colorado. Mr. An erson was the
Contract Manager for this project that involved the placement of a 1 e storm sewer
pipeline capable of conveying over 700 cfs in the heart of downtown Fort Collins.
Design hydrology was developed, alternative were identified and evalt ated, hydraulic
design of the improvements completed, and construction drav ings and bid
documents prepared. Residual floodplain mapping was prepared at th completion of
the project. Resident engineering services were also provided.
• Power Plant DanvRehabilitation Project on the Cache La Poudr
River in Fort
Collins, Colorado. Due to safety concerns, the existing dam/structire
on the river
was identified for rehabilitation. To mitigate the drop at the end of the
existing boat
chute, a second drop structure was installed to create a backwater
pool and safety
convey recreational users through this reach of river. The project involved
hydraulic
analysis and design, permitting, preparation of construction dra
'ngs and bid
documents, limited resident engineering services, and submittal of
Letter of Map
Revision (LOMR).
Spring Creek Rehabilitation Project nearLemayAvenue, Fort Col ins, Colorado.
This project involved the rehabilitation and restoration of a portion f Spring Creek
immediately upstream and through the crossing of Lemay Avenue. D sign hydrology
was developed, alternatives identified and evaluated, hydraulic de 'gn completed,
construction drawings and technical specifications prepared, and resi nt engineering
services provided. Following completion of the project, a Letter o Map Revision
(LOMR) was submitted and subsequently approved.
• Spring Creek Rehabilitation/Restoration Projects, Fort Collins, 4 761orado, The
work involved the rehabilitation/restoration of several reaches of Spring Creek in
Fort Collins, Colorado. The existing channel was evaluated to asce rtain the nature
and extent of the existing stability problems. Geomorphic investigat Ions along with
an analysis of river mechanics and channel hydraulics were condu ted to develop
restoration plans that resulted in a more stable channel. Design considerations also
included enhancement of the aquatic and riparian habitat with the con 'dor of the 100-
year floodplain.
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Related Experience (Continued)
Relocation and Design of the Little Medicine Bow River
Mr. Anderson was the principal engineer for this project. The purpos
was to restore the river to a stable configuration following uranium
design and construction of a bridge across the river. Responsibi
generation of hydrologic design discharges; development of chann(
support floodplain, sediment transport, and bridge investigation
evaluation of the existing river channel, watershed, and bridge
generation of design parameters for the proposed channel. Sedimej
and sediment continuity principles were applied to determine the iml
transport through the proposed channel realignment, bridge design,
hydraulic structures.
n Wyoming.
of this project
uning and the
ities included
hydraulics to
geomorphic
location; and
rating curves
ct of sediment
end associated
Evaluation and Design of two crossings on Dry Creek, located in Cheyenne,
Wyoming. This project included a hydrologic evaluation of Dry Creek to determine
the design discharge. Hydraulic evaluation of several design altemati ies and channel
stability analyses were conducted.
Floodplain Analysis and Channel Restoration of Mail Creek any
Fort Collins, Colorado. These projects involved a detailed investigo
hydraulics, geomorphic evolution of the river channel, and sedi
through the river system. Stabilization measures (both structural ai
for controlling bed and bank erosion were selected and design
measures were integrated with biotechnical measures to promote
diversity of the channel corridor. Short-term and long-term impacts
the implementation of the measures were also evaluated.
Preparation of a design document and manual for river trai
stabilization works for the Department of Transport, Papua, Ne
project involved an intensive one -month field investigation of bed,
stability in rivers throughout Papua, New Guinea, development of d
and mitigation measures for stabilizing the erosion problems, and
manual for selection and application of the appropriate stabilizatic
Fossil Creek,
:ion of channel
nent transport
i biotechnical)
d. Structural
the ecological
ssociated with
fng and bank
Guinea. The
ank and bridge
sign procedures
reparation of a
LiiLXxY�f���
Golden Stormwater Management Plan, City of Golden, Colora o. This project
included a review of the entire City drainage system in order to identify drainage
improvement requirements and prioritize specific flood control projc cts. Hydrologic
analyses, design of storm drainage systems and detention facilities, d cost -benefit
analyses were all conducted as part of this project.
South Weld CountyInterstate 25 Master Drainage Plan, Weld Co nty, Colorado.
This project involved the inventory of existing stormwater facilities, preparation of a
hydrologic model, evaluation of existing drainage/flooding problems development of
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Related Experience (Continued)
alternative stormwater improvements, economic evaluation of alternatives,
development of an implementation priority schedule, and public paificipation.
Town of Windsor Master Drainage Plan, Weld County, Colorad . This project
involved the inventory of existing stormwater facilities, preparation of a hydrologic
model, evaluation of existing drainage/flooding problems, developme it of alternative
stormwater improvements, economic evaluation of alternatives, dev topment of an
implementation priority schedule, development of a financing/fee structure, and
public participation.
Canal Importation Basin Master Drainage Plan, Fort Collins, olorado. Mr.
Anderson was the principal engineer for this project. This project involved:
(a) hydrologic modeling, using MODS WMM, of the five square mil basin; (b) both
steady-state hydraulic modeling, using HEC-2, and unsteady flow modeling, using
UNET, of nearly 12 miles of the three major irrigation canals which transect the
basin; (c) hydraulic modeling, using HEC-2 and HEC-RAS, and flo plain mapping
of nearly 10 miles of drainage channel and street drainage corridors; d) quantitative
flood damage assessment; (e) formulation of alternative s orm drainage
improvements; and (f) preparation of preliminary designs for 13 3torm drainage
improvement projects totaling $55 million is capital improvements v rhich included a
combination of storm drainage channels, drainage culvert and storm sewer systems,
detention ponds, irrigation channel improvements, radial gate an side spillway
structures, lake habitat enhancement, and wetland creation.
Kirby Area Water Supply, Level 1, Kirby, Wyoming. Mr. Ander on was Project
Manager for this project, conducted for the Wyoming Watei Development
Commission, which consists of evaluation of feasibility of additional storage for
irrigation and environmental purposes in the Big Horn River basin downstream of
Boysen Reservoir. Sixteen potential reservoir sites were identified which included
on -channel sites located on the mainstem of the Big Horn River and ff- channel sites
storing flows diverted from the Big Horn River.
North Platte River Water Conservation/Supply Project. Mr. Andt rson was a task
leader for the investigation of water supply/conservation alternativ s for Region 1,
primarily the State of Wyoming. Mr. Anderson participated in t development,
screening and evaluation of alternatives to provide additional water to the endangered
species in the Central Platte River. A water budget spreadsheet model was utilized to
determine the net effects of each alternative on the target flows in I he Platte River.
Data related to socioeconomic concerns, environmental issues, v rater rights and
compacts, institutional constraints and costs were also developed to assist in the
alternative evaluation.
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Related Experience (Continued)
Provo River Restoration Project, Heber City, Utah. This proje t involved the
evaluation and development of preliminary restoration plans for 10 miles of the
Provo River. The work effort included a detailed geomorphic and sediment transport
analysis to formulate and evaluate potential channel improvement alternatives.
Working in conjunction with fisheries biologists and ecologists, the stable channel
design parameters included improvements for restoration of the rive fish habitat and
riparian system.
• Instream Flow Evaluation for the North Platte River Basin. Mr. Anderson was
project manager for the evaluation of instream flows on segments of he North Platte
River, Douglas Creek, Horse Creek Nugget Gulch, Beaver Creek, C amp Creek and
Lake Creek. Water rights evaluations were conducted, hydrol gic data bases
generated for both gaged and ungaged watersheds, and a determinat on of the flows
available to meet the instream flow requests was completed.
• Hidden Valley Pipeline Level H Feasibility Study, Riverton, yoming. The
purpose of this project was to conduct a feasibility study of a presst rized irrigation
pipeline along with an evaluation of re -regulation storage opportun ties. The work
included field inventory of existing facilities, seepage studies, on- farm efficiency
study, evaluation of alternatives, conceptual design and cost estirr ates associated
with the proposed improvements, and support during public meetings.
• Development of Water Management Model for Resource Studies in the Bear River
Basin, Wyoming. As a member of the Bear River Basin Planning to un, responsible
for development of a river/reservoir model to simulate the operat on of the Bear
River Basin. The water quantity model included historic irrigation, municipal, and
industrial uses; reservoir operations; and basin hydrology and was ul timately used in
the assessment of flow availability for future basin plans.
• Town of Windsor, Colorado NPDES Phase H Permitting. Mr. derson was the
project manager for this project that involved the review of the new Phase 11 rules and
regulations for stormwater discharges from industrial sources, construction sites and
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4S). The project required
coordination with several departments within the Town of Wind r to determine
which facilities and projects would need to apply for permits. A Stormwater
Management Plan was developed for the Town's Waste Water T atin t Plant in
support of that facility's application for an Industrial Stormwater D scharge Permit.
Boxelder Creek/Cooper Slough Master Drainage Plan, City o Fort Collins,
Colorado. Project manager for project that involved: (a) hydrologic modeling, using
MODS WMM; (b) both steady-state hydraulic modeling and unsteady flow modeling,
using HEC-RAS, of major irrigation canals which transect the basin; (c) hydraulic
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modeling, using HEC-RAS and floodplain/floodway mapping of drai nage channels;
(d) quantitative flood damage assessment; (e) formulation of alt rnative storm
drainage improvements; and (f) preparation of preliminary designs for storm drainage
improvement projects totaling $15 million in capital improvements, hich included a
combination of storm drainage channels, drainage culvert and storm sewer systems,
detention ponds, irrigation channel improvements, channel stabil ty and habitat
enhancement.
• Flood Insurance Study of the Flathead River near Kalispell, Mo tana. Project
manager for the project. This floodplain study involved the hydrau is modeling of
the Flathead River and the production of 100-year floodplain/flood ay maps. Mr.
Anderson also actively participated in the public meetings conducted during the
completion of the study.
• Flood Insurance Study of the Cache la Poudre River near Fort Co,
Project engineer for this floodplain study that involved the hydraulic
Cache la Poudre River and the production of 100-year floodplain/fl
Conditional Letter of Map Revisions (CLOMRs)/Letter of 1
(LOMRs). Mr. Anderson was the project manager/principal engine
The work involved the submittal of CLOMR and LOMR applica
existing 100-year floodplains. Typically, the work effort included t
of project hydrology, detailed hydraulic modeling, development of i
and profiles, production of hydraulic reports and completion of FEN
This work has been completed for several communities including, bi
• Town of Castlerock, Colorado
• Golden, Colorado
• Fort Collins, Colorado
• Windsor, Colorado
• Weld County, Colorado
• Larimer County, Colorado
Firestone, Colorado
• Greeley, Colorado
• Cheyenne, Wyoming
• Two Hazard Mitigation 404 Grant Application Reports for the City
Colorado. Project Manager/Principal Engineer for this project.
conducted for the Colorado Water Conservation Board and cc
development and preparation of a submittal to FEMA including
flooding problems, flood hazard inventory, alternative solutior
Colorado.
;ling of the
,ay maps.
fap Revisions
for this project.
ions to modify
e development
oodplain maps
A applications.
t not limited to:
rFort Collins,
his work was
.sisted of the
discussion of
to flooding,
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2. Project Team
Water & Earth Technologies, Inc. (WET) has the expertise and experience to
City's request for support services and is thus responding to the Request For
Proposals as the prime contractor. WET has provided flood warning system
support services to the City on past projects. In 2005, as a subcontractor to
Anderson Consulting Engineers, WET provided support services to plan for
new gages as part of the Dry Creek Drainage Improvement Project.
Markus Ritsch will manage the project if awarded the work. Our contact
information is provided below:
Water & Earth Technologies, Inc. Markus Ritsch, P.E.
1225 Red Cedar Circle, Suite A Vice President
Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 443-3399 — cell
(970) 225-6080 — general phone (970) 225-60890 ext. 12
(970) 225-6990 — fax mhitsch@water-and-eart
In order to best meet the City's needs for engineering and maintenance suppt
WET will team with Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. (ACE). ACE brin
incredible amount of hydrologic, hydraulic, and flood warning experience to
ACE helped prepare the initial Hazard Mitigation Grant application that part:
the original system. ACE has also prepared floodplain studies and modeled i
drainage basins within the City. Their modeling experience will be valuable
theoretical ratings.
the
Water & Earth
Technologies, Inc.
Established in 1997
Project contact
information
tdirect
services,
an
team.
.v funded
develop
Our team is honored to have the opportunity to serve the City in 2006 and bey nd. We
have assembled a core group of exceptionally qualified professionals with pro en success
in the areas of flood detection, flood warning, radio telemetry, ALERT system support,
hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, GIS management, field surveying, flood ri studies,
and general engineering design. We feel strongly that our knowledge of ALE T-based
flood warning systems, our past experience with the City's flood detection ne ork, and
our engineering background gives us a unique combination of skills that can p vide
value to the City in 2006 and beyond.
We welcome the opportunity to support the City's Flood Warning System by p oviding:
1. Routine and emergency services including equipment installation, mai enance,
inspection, calibration, configuration, cleaning, testing, and repair
2. Sensor and network performance analyses to assess data quality, proper filtering
of reports, and data loss due to data collision and frequency saturation
3. Configuration support of software applications including DIADvisor, P geGate,
and EMWIN
4. Engineering, hydrologic, and hydraulic services to develop theoretical s ge-
discharge relations
5. Collection of manual flow observations to supplement stage -discharge
6. Radio path analyses
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Bradley A. Anderson, P.E.
Principal Engineer
Related Experience (Continued)
description of a proposed solution, cost estimate of the proposed solution and
economic evaluation of benefits and costs.
In completing these and other projects, Mr. Anderson has developed extensive ex erience in the
application of the HEC series of computer models including HEC-1, and HEC-2. His modeling
experience also includes application of the EPA SWMMmodel, TR20 and TR55. As a hydrologist,
Mr. Anderson has gained experience in deterministic, empirical and stochastic analytical techniques.
This work has commonly involved the application of procedures described in WRC Bulletin No.
17B, TP-40, HMR51 and HMR52.
Publications
Anderson, B.A., and D.B. Simons, 1983. "Soil Erosion Study of Exposed Highway
Construction Slopes and Roadways", paper published by Transportation Research
Board, Transportation Research Record 748.
Anderson, B.A., and V.H. Chen,1986. "Methodology for Estimating Embankment Damage
Due to Flood Overtopping", paper presented at the Transportation Research Board
Annual meeting in January, 1987.
Chen, Y.H., and B.A. Anderson, 1987. "Development of a Methodology for Estimating
Embankment Damage Due to Flood Overtopping", U.S. epartment of
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Report # FHW-861126.
Anderson, B.A. and C.D. Lidstone, 1989. "Considerations in the De;
Stable Channels on Reclaimed Lands", paper presented at
Abandoned Mine Land Technologies Symposium in Riverton,'
1989.
of Erosionally
Evolution of
ming, June 17,
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2.1, Water & Earth Technologies, Inc.
Water & Earth Technologies, Inc. (WET) is an environmental consulting firm located in
Fort Collins. We are located in a 4,000 square foot facility (Figure 1) that houses our
offices and a heated shop (Figure 2) with workbenches that are used to test, configure,
and repair monitoring and telemetry equipment. Space in our shop is also dedicated to the
storage of equipment for those clients to whom we provide annual maintenance services.
We are located in north Fort Collins, and travel time from our office to the Utilities
Building at 700 Wood Street is approximately 5 minutes.
Figure 1. WET Office in Fort Collins
Richard Spotts, P.E. founded WET in 1997. Mr. Spotts has focused on providing
environmental and engineering solutions to the mining and water resources communities.
Markus Ritsch, P.E. joined WET as a full partner in November of 2003, following a ten-
year career with Riverside Technology, Inc. and DIAD Incorporated. Mr. Ritsch
calibrated and implemented hydrologic modeling systems during his six -year
employment with Riverside Technology, Inc.
Mr. Ritsch spent four years with DIAD Incorporated implementing real-time monitoring
systems using various telemetry solutions including ALERT radio, two-way radio, and
commercial satellite. Markus also has significant experience with the DIADvisor,
DataMine, and Maintenance Tracker software applications that were originally developed
by DIAD Incorporated (now OneRain Incorporated).
Together.. Mr. Spotts and Mr. Ritsch are dedicated to growing a company that provides
quality engineering and system support services to those public and private entities in
Colorado that operate flood warning and environmental monitoring programs.
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As the remainder of this document will demonstrate, WET is qualified and has the
experience necessary to support the City. WET staff members are locally available and
motivated to meet the City's requested needs with regard to the Flood Warning System.
Figure 2. WET Shop and Bench Testing Area
2.2.Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc (ACE) is a water resources engineering consulting
Cirrn located in southeast Fort Collins. Founded by Brad Anderson in 1998. ACE
provides a practical approach to the evaluation and design of water resources projects that
has won the confidence of a wide variety of clients.
The ACE staff includes specialists in hydrology, hydraulics, geomorphology, water
quality, hydrogeology, river mechanics, sediment transport, hydrographic data collection,
surveying, hydraulic design, water supply studies and basin planning, and computer
programming and modeling. ACE senior staff members are registered in several states,
and all have advanced degrees in their fields. They are supported by a full complement
of well -trained, knowledgeable and dedicated engineers and scientists, most of whom
also possess advanced degrees. In addition, the staff includes a full complement of
technical support personnel including CAD operators, draftsmen, and GIS specialists.
Over the past several years, ACE has developed the specialized expertise to provide a
range of services required to support the City's flood detection network and flood
warning program. Specifically the following projects are applicable to the City's flood
warning system support services project:
• Development of stream stage -discharge rating relationships for numerous City
flood detection gages
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• Hydraulic modeling of several local City drainage basins
• Hydraulic modeling of storm sewer systems and urban channels with
• Conceptual design and planning of a monitoring network using radio
for the Midvale Irrigation District in Wyoming
3. Personnel Resources
3.1. Water & Earth Technologies, Inc.
the City
As the prime contractor, WET will serve as the overall project lead providing kroject
management, technical oversight, and coordination. WET will also serve as th sole point
of contact for communications with the City.
The WET staff includes specialists in ALERT flood detection, radio telemetry,
environmental monitoring, GIS, hydrology, hydraulics, water quality, hydrogr iphic data
collection, and surveying. The principals are registered civil engineers in Colo o and
are supported by a group of well -trained, knowledgeable and dedicated techni al staff.
Presently, WET has four full time employees including the principals, one GI specialist,
and one project engineer. WET also employs one part time ALERT field techr ician. Our
present staff includes:
Richard Spotts
PE/B.S. CE
27 Years
Markus Ritsch
PE/M.S. CE
14 Years
Rob Niedenzu
GISB.A. Geography
13 Years
Blair Hanna
Ph.D. CE
7 Years I
Mike Wright
College Studies
3 Years I
WET has the experience to provide flood warning system support services. Fo
convenience, our specific technical skills are summarized in Table 1. Detailed
resumes for relevant staff member are provided (Appendix A).
3.2.Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc.
ACE will serve as sub -consultant to WET providing hydraulic modeling su;
ratings development, technical review, task scoping, and quality
assurance/quality control.
Presently, ACE employs 17 staff members including six registered professil
engineers, six project engineers -in -training, one hydrologist, two GIS/CAD
and two additional support staff. Key personnel include:
Bradley Anderson
Greg Koch
Chris Pauley
Brian Van Zanten
Aaron Hansen
Mark Kempton
Jay Schug
PE/M.S. CE
26 Years
PE/M.S. CE
19 Years
PE/M.S. CE
15 Years
PE/M.S. CE
11 Years
PE/B.S. CE
9 Years I
EIT/BSCE
7 Years I
BS/Natural Resources
19 Years
WET will utilize
one sub -
consultant
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ACE has a long history with the City's Flood Warning System and program. 3rad
Anderson was involved with the initial design and planning of the system and has
developed stage -discharge rating relationships for many of the City's streams Age gages.
Together the team of WET and ACE recognize that our clients have a choice i
consultants and we greatly appreciate the continued repeat business that they I iave
provided us. We take pride in responding quickly and effectively to the changing needs
of our clients. Both companies nurture a culture that stresses client satisfaction by
providing quality work products along with continuous and candid communication. We
are committed to the successful completion of all work orders and are prepare to provide
all of the support services required for the successful completion of the projec .
Table 1. Summary of F.rnerienee Related to Prnnncnd Cnrv:rue
Skills
Markus
Ritsch
Brad
Anderson
Rob
Niedenzu
Blair
Hanna
Mike
Wright
General Flood Warning Experience
10 years
10 years
5 years
2 years
3 years
ALERT Equipment Installation and Maintenance
X
X
X
X
ALERT Emergency Repairs
X
X
X
X
Radio Path Analyses
X
X
X
ALERT Telemetry System Analyses
X
X
ALERT System Performance Analyses
X
X
X
Hydrographic Measurement (current meter)
X
X
X
X
X
Hydrology
X
X
X
X
Hydraulics
X
X
X
X
Design of Flow Control Structures
X
X
Surveying
X
X
X
X
X
GIS Tools, Mapping, Database Development
X
X
HEC-RAS Modeling
X
X
X
X
Stage -Discharge Relationship Development
X
X
X
Sensor Calibration
X
X
X
X
Experience with HydroLynx Equipment
X
X
X
Experience with High Siena Electronics
Equipment
X
X
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