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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESPONSE - RFP - 7220 WATER WW TREATMENT & SITE INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR� HYDRO CONSTRUCTION GN CoWns CITY OF FORT COLLINS Water/WastewaterTreatment and Site Infrastructure Design/Construction Contractor#7220 f J. U O t _ � g d > current projects LARAMIE WATER TREATMENT PLANT - OSHGS Laramie, Wyoming Owner: City of Laramie, Katharine Trowbridge, 307-721-5272 Current Contract Amount: $796,357 INPercent Complete: 10% Scheduled Completion: 6/30/11 Project Description: This design/build project calls for the installation of an on -site chlorine generation system at the City's 14 MGD water treatment plant CSU WATER METERS - PHASE 2 Fort Collins, Colorado Owner: City of Fort Collins, Jay Rose, 970-224-6106 l Current Contract Amount: $294,561 Percent Complete: 2% Scheduled Completion: 11/1/11 Project Description: Contract calls for the installation of large water meters on the CSU campus March 23, 2011 James B. O'Neill II Director of Purchasing & Risk Management City of Fort Collins Purchasing Division 215 North Mason Street, 2"d Floor Fort Collins, CO 80524 Re: HYDRO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. Water/Wastewater Treatment and Site Infrastructure Design/Construction Contractor Proposal No. 7220 Dear Mr. O' Nei I I: As a representative of Berkley Regional Surety Company, our agency manages the surety bond program for Hydro Construction Company, Inc. Our management team has known the principals and staff of Hydro Construction Company, Inc. for over twelve years, and we are proud to provide a surety reference for them. Hydro maintains an outstanding reputation as individuals of high integrity, with a vast knowledge of the construction industry, producing a quality product, in a timely and cost effective manner. Hydro is proactive and innovative whenever needed, and, simply put, Hydro Construction is a great team to work with. Surety bonds for Hydro Construction Company, Inc. are underwritten by Berkley Regional Insurance Company, which maintains an "A+ X" rating by A.M. Best Company, and is listed on the U.S. Department of Treasury list of approved sureties. While no maximum bonding limits (single or aggregate) have been established for Hydro, the surety has approved individual projects in the $35 million range, with an aggregate program in the $45 million range. Berkley Regional Insurance Company would give favorable consideration to a request for bonds on a project the size of the captioned project, should they be asked to do so by Hydro Construction Company, Inc. The surety's consideration and approval of bonds is subject to the size, type and location of project, favorable review of the contract documents, financing and other pertinent underwriting criteria. We are proud to recommend Hydro Construction Company, Inc. to you. If you should have any questions, or require additional information, please Sheryll Shaw at (303) 534-4567. Sincerely, Sheryll Shaw Vice President of Surety cc: Hydro Construction Company, Inc. Berkley Regional Insurance Company P303.534.4567 IMA of Colorado, Inc. RISK MANAGEMENT, INSURANCE k F: 303.534.0600 11550 17th Street, Suite 600 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SOLUTIONS ( www.imacorp.com Denver CO 80202-1657 prC:ILUTIaN5: AS5UAC% I INTLNSUNL dba IMA of Colorado Insurance Services California Lic a 0809724 CONSIDER IT DONE March 8, 2011 Mr. James B. O'Neill City of Fort Collins 125 North Mason Street, 2"d Floor Fort Collins, CO 80524 Re: Hydro Construction Company, Inc. Fort Collins Utilities Dear Mr. O'Neill; I am writing on behalf of our client, Hydro Construction Company, Inc., to advise you of their current insurance coverage and limits. The agency name, address, and phone number are listed below. The attached certificate of insurance outlines their insurance program. Their insurance would extend to work on the proposed project and the City may be named as additional insured on Hydro's General Liability and Auto policies. Coverage can be increased if required. We are not aware of any claims on the current policies that will affect coverage limits available to the City of Fort Collins for this project. Sincerely, p�' I 'a"` G OU74 — Robin E. Robbins, ARM, AIS, CRIS Account Manager NPN License # 6779203 IMA of Colorado, Inc. 1550 17th Street, Suite 600 Denver, CO 80202-1657 303-615-7518 direct phone 303-615-8318 direct fax 303-534-4567 main robin. robbins@imacorp.com P: 303.534.4567 IMA of Colorado, Inc. RISK MANAGEMENT, INSURANCE & I F: 303.534.0600 11550 17th Street, Suite 600 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SOLUTIONS www.imacorp.com Denver CO 80202-1657 "I LIATIONf: A55URL% INTLRSU R[ dba IMA of Colorado Insurance Services A I'1 Californin Lic # OB09724 A� & CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE 03/11/201F DAM YYY) 03/11/2011 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the Certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(les) must be endorsed. N SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder In lieu of such endorsements . PRODUCER 1-303-534-4567 NAM INA of Colorado, Inc. PHONE FAX No: ADDRELSS, 1550 17th Street PRODUCER Suite 600 Denver, CO 80202 NSURE 8 AFFORDING COVERAGE NANO INSURED INSURER A: TRAVELERS IND CO 25658 INSURERS: TRAVELERS PROP CAS 00 OF AMER 25674 Hydro Construction Company, Inc. INSURERC: PINRACOL ASSVR 41190 301 East Lincoln Avenue INSURER D: Port Collins, CO 80524 INSURER E INSURER F: rAVCDAI1=Q CFRTICICATP NIIMRFR- 20114935 RFNISInN NUMBER' THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY RAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. Was TYPE OF MSURANCE AWL SUSIR POLICY EFF POLICY EXP POUCY NUMBER MMIDD MMID MRS A GENERAL UAWUTY % COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CIAPAS4AADE MOCCUR % PD Ded:$5,000 DTC08743RO16IND10 09/30/1 09/30/11 EACH OCCURRENCE S 1,000,000 PREMISES e $ 300,000 MEDEXP M .e $ 10,000 PERSONAL S ADV INJURY S 1,000,000 GENERAL AGGREGATE S 2,000,000 GENL AGGREGATE POLICY MR APPLIES PER: % MAT LOC PRODUCTS-COIAMPAGG S 2,000,000 $ e AUTOSSWILE UABIUTY ANY AUTO ALL OWNED AUTOS SCHEDULED AUTOS HIRED AUTOS NON-0 ED AUTOS DT8108743RO16TIL10 09 30 1 09/30/11 COMBINED SINGLE LNIT (Es aai q $ 11000,000 % BODEYWJURY(Pwpence) $ BODILYNJURY(PaI c M) $ 1 PROPERTY DAMAGE IF. attitleM) $ % E $ B E USu RELU UAB EXCESS UAS % OCCUR CLAMS4 E DTSMCOP8743R016TIL70 09/30/1 09/30/11 EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000 AGGREGATE S 1,000,000 DEDUCTEILE RETENTION 10,000 $ % $ C WORID:RS COMPENSAAON AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY ANY PROPRIETORIPARTNEWE%ECUTNE YIN GFFICERIMEuSFR EXCLUDED? 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The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD > project approach - mulberry redundancy project Project Understanding When we approach any given project, we first ask, "What will work best for this particular project and this particular project team?" Each project and project team has different requirements and should be approached uniquely. The essential component to partnering is to maximize efficiency and minimize conflict by professionally addressing J, J any concerns as they arise in a timely manner. Hydro Construction is confident that any challenges can all be overcome with careful planning and team communication. The Hydro Construction team has developed an understanding of the proposed Mulberry Redundancy project based on information provided in the RFP, review of the 2009 Wastewater Treatment Master Plan Update, site visits and interviews with associated plant personnel. The referenced project will involve retrofitting DWRF's north process trains to increase the capacity for the Mulberry Water Reclamation Facility redundancy. It will also provide a 3-stage Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR), more efficient blowers and upgrades to the aeration control. The majority of the work will include concrete, piping, miscellaneous metals, equipment purchase and installation, electrical & control upgrades, etc. Construction Sequences and Schedules A critical component to the above referenced project is the overall schedule. The project is to be executed during low flows, which is from November through March. This is approximately a five month construction window, two and a half months per train. During this time one train 3 must remain operational and limit the impact to plant process as much v as possible. Project team communication and planning will be crucial for the successful completion of the project in the allotted time. Hydro 3 Construction will prepare a detailed critical path schedule, utilizing our = 0 scheduling resources. The schedule will be organized under a work breakdown structure that will identify all work areas and supporting ° discrete tasks that encompass the entire scope of work. Updates will T be made on a bi-weekly basis and provided to the team during progress meetings. The project superintendent will also develop a three-week look ahead schedule, highlighting the previous week and identifying the upcoming three weeks regarding construction tasks, subcontractors, N deliveries and other important information. > project approach - mulberry redundancy project Means and Methods Our means and methods always start with safety, careful planning, coordination and communication. There are various methods for constructing new buildings, installing process systems in difficult areas, or working in confined spaces, but it all depends on the four fundamentals - safety, planning, coordination and communication. The quality assurance efforts we implement would ensure that the construction components of the project, such as concrete and piping, have the integrity necessary. The project will be constructed during the winter months; therefore cold weather concrete practices will be followed. Concrete forms and reinforcement temperatures will be maintained and monitored prior to placement. Other concrete quality control measures will be taken as well through the curing process. Equipment, such as the crane, will be staged to minimize impact to plant traffic and provide efficiency during modification of the intermediate clarifier. Coordination with plant staff to bring down one train for construction will be performed to limit the impact to plant process. Extensive planning and communication with the City, engineer, and CDM Electric is required for the successful start-up of each train once completed. These are just a few items Hydro Construction has identified for this project as well as others. Value Engineering Value engineering begins, with creativity, constructability and a common v sense approach. It also means bringing ideas to the table that balance both cost, quality, efficiency, and future maintenance costs. It is important 3 that the owner, engineer along with operators' and other City staff, are satisfied with any value engineering decisions. It starts in the design 3 phase and continues into the field during construction. Sometimes the C 0 location of a pump, valve or even and entire run of process pipe may U need to be modified in order to accommodate ease of operations. As an example, we would purpose to use the existing P&ID drawings and mark as o necessary for the demolition phase of the projects, similar to procedures used for the recently replace boiler. Additionally, Mr. Eurich has proposed _ an alternate layout to the modifications of the intermediate clarifier. This proposed alternate layout will reduce the amount of concrete needed as N well as re -use the existing walkway to allow access to the new floating o mixers. Other ideas involve the RAS/Influent mixing, pipe routing and a o scum removal to name a few. However, as part of the APDS process these ideas will be shared with the entire project team for further evaluation o prior implementing. Value engineering not only identifies cost savings LL potential, but also provides an opportunity to create more value through a more efficient system. F&A Collins > project approach - mulberry redundancy project Input on cost, ease, installation, delivery schedule It is our belief that input on issues such as cost, ease of installation, delivery schedule, quality, potential contracting or construction issues, should come from the entire team. Our key personnel welcome and value the owner and engineer's input in problem solving because it's not one person's responsibility, it's everyone's. Starting from the final design P&ID, the project team then has a Basis of Design in place and operates from an agreement about the design parameters prior to completing the final drawings and specifications. Even after final drawings and specifications are complete, field changes may be required for unforeseen circumstances. Hydro construction addresses these changes as "pending issues" which are tracked throughout the project with the obligation of the team to identify potential cost savings to offset any additions. From a learning experience with this process we might propose an additional method to help further document these changes and provide more detailed information to refer back to. Permitting Hydro Construction will procure and maintain all permits required by the City of Fort Collins such as, SWMP and/or dewatering, etc. We will assist in the coordination of special inspections performed by the City, engineers and other entities mandated by the permit. Working on Existing Facilities We strive to minimize interruptions to the existing process. This can only be possible through careful coordination and planning with City staff. 3 One challenge of this project is maintaining operation of one treatment train while work is being performed on the other. We anticipate working 3 closely with plant staff to shutdown one train and then bring back on-line `- once completed. All electrical, programming and testing will have to be completed prior to bringing back on-line requiring on -going communication o LL with all parties involved. This involves replacement of MCC1207, PLC's o and implementation of profibus prior to bringing on-line. Another issue is the replacement of blowers. There has yet to be determined the exact number of blowers to be replaced, but this will need to be coordinated > project approach - mulberry redundancy project during construction and allow continual operation of one train. This activity will need to be carefully planned and sequenced in a manner that minimizes down time. Tasks like these can only be accomplished through teamwork and coordination with plant staff. Staffing and Equipment Through the previous years of working with the City of Fort Collins Hydro Construction has gained a significant amount of knowledge of the water treatment/water reclamation facilities. Our project team has over 55 years of combined experience at these facilities and has established an excellent working relationship with plant operators, maintenance staff, City project managers and engineers. The City of Fort Collins is home to Hydro Construction. A majority of Hydro Construction's employees reside in the City of Fort Collins and the surrounding area. The advantage of being in Fort Collins minimizes overhead and keeps the project team close at hand. Specific Personnel assigned to this project Jim Eurich - Principal in Charge/Project Manager Stan Javernick - Project Manager John Podeyn - Project Superintendent (Please refer to "Key Project Staffing" for further detailed information) Specific equipment related to this project owned by Hydro Construction RT535 Grove Crane 185CFM Compressor Trailer Scissor Lifts Thawzall Ground Heater Construction Office Trailer Construction Material/Tool Total Station Various Pumps & Generators (Please refer to "General Company Resources" for further detailed information) Subcontractors we would generally use Hydro Construction Company, Inc. has strong relationships with a local group of highly qualified local subcontractors to provide necessary services as dictated by the project requirements. Such as CDM Electric who has proficient knowledge in profibus and a long working relationship with the F&I Collins > project approach - mulberry redundancy project City of Fort Collins and Hydro Construction. B.E.I. Concrete is a concrete subcontractor experienced in water/wastewater that's completed several City of Fort Collins projects under Hydro Construction. We also have relationships with smaller local subcontractors such as Flash Welding and L&R Painting that have not only worked for Hydro Construction, but the City of Fort Collins directly as well. Partnering Hydro Construction believes partnering requires dedicated communication, working as a team with the owner and engineer to act in the best interest of the project. The partnering team's goal should be to achieve a high quality project, under budget, and ahead of schedule while minimizing the risk for all Parties involved. Costs will be carefully tracked and communicated to the team on a timely basis in order to accurately project any budget variance. Partnering is very beneficial when it comes to unforeseen site conditions. It allows the team to be dynamic and adapt to any project changes quickly and efficiently. One of the most important aspects of a partnering team is communication. This method of contracting can only work if all ideas and issues are brought to the table as a team. We are all professionals and we are committed to having crucial conversations when necessary in order to resolve an issue as a team. Equipment Resources and Availability a a As mentioned earlier, being located in Fort Collins reduces mobilization costs regarding equipment. It also allows quick access and delivery if ever 3 required for any project. Most of the equipment service providers are also located in Fort Collins and the surrounding areas to help minimize down 3 time for services and reapairs. 0 Please refer to the "Equipment" under the "General Company Resource" o section of this proposal for more detailed information. `o Coordination with plant personnel and process T Coordination with City staff is essential for the successful completion of this project. Shut downs, tie-ins, and training will need to be < communicated on a timely basis, weeks in advance, to City staff so they can plan accordingly. Coordination can also mean communicating 0 o locations for staging equipment and materials in order to minimize any a impacts on the day -today operations of the facility. We would also like o to solicit input from City staff for preferred valve locations, HOA locations, or any other system appurtenances for their convenience. Many of these . w a w > project approach - mulberry redundancy project items will be discussed during design or construction progress meetings. During these meetings the project superintendent will distribute a three- week look ahead schedule to the team and discuss any necessary coordination. Hydro Construction would like to improve this process by introducing a "Construction Method of Procedure" form. This form will be used for shut downs, tie-ins or any work impacting plant process. It will be completed by the project superintendent and distributed to the project team prior to execution of the work. It's a good tool that will help keep everyone on the same page, by providing a description of the work to be performed, detailed sequence of events, type of shutdown, duration, critical equipment affected, operation impacts and other information. We feel this will improve the coordination process of critical construction tasks and provide detailed information to everyone involved. FS'N Collins > potential projects South Process Train Improvements The Hydro Construction team understands that there may be similar improvements completed on the South Process Train that will produce similar operational results as the North Process Train modifications. Modifications will include demolition of the existing Intermediate Clarifiers and Reactor Chambers/Influent Box. The north wall of the Aeration Basin will need to be demolished for the 3-stage BNR, similar to the NPT. Other items will include installation of MLR pumps, floating mixers, MCC upgrades and electrical. The construction sequence will require construction of one train while the other remains on-line. Although the improvements for the SPT are similar to the NPT, we understand the construction approach will need to address different site constraints. Equipment Replacement Typically the City produces a list of equipment to be replaced for the upcoming budget cycle; which is prioritized by plant staff. Hydro Construction will establish costs and associated lead times to purchase, deliver and install the equipment. Further review by the project team may change the order of equipment to be replaced. However, Hydro Construction will plan and schedule the work accordingly with the project team to minimize shutdowns and impact to plant process. Aeration Blower Replacement The blower replacement portion is very unique in the fact extensive planning and coordination must be completed prior to construction. The team will need to determine how to complete the installation minimizing shutdowns and process interruption. It will also need to be installed so that it may operate the new basin once completed with all the controls, instrumentation in place as well as testing. It will need to have the capability of running one train with the required turn down needed or a blow -off installed for this type of operation. Overall, the electrical and mechanical must be thoroughly reviewed prior to installation to enable the flexibility of operating during construction. Raw Water Pipeline Rehabilitation In our past years of working on the raw water pipeline, we know it is important to work closely with plant staff. Coordination with the treatment facility is critical in taking a portion of the pipeline off-line to complete repairs or replacements. Upfront communication and planning is key to minimize down time. 0 0 a 0 a No Text > team organizational chart Hydro Construction Company, Inc. believes strongly in, and we are committed to, the partnering approach to project design and construction. We believe the process allows for the development of long-term relationships, encourages not just one party, but all parties' involvement in solving challenges and enhances the opportunity to resolve those challenges promptly. �,of F�t Collins Jim Eurich - Principal in Charge/Project Manger Stan Javrenick - Project Manager, Wastewater John Podeyn - Project Superintendent, Wastewater Tom Noble - Project Superintendent, Water I Z I Field Subcontractors Staff CDM BEI Coblaco Electric Concrete Services Horizon Sheet Metal © MWH ® CH2MHILL OUN— Stanbw Hydro Construction Company, Inc. has the unique ability to self - perform a wide range of tasks. When necessary, Hydro Construction can rely on a group of highly qualified subcontractors to provide services when dictated by project requirements. This chart is used as an example and will vary based on project complexity and needs. The Hydro Construction team offers specific experience with the APDS process and each of their contributions to the relevant projects have been highlighted in project experience section of this proposal. > job descriptions - key personnel Hydro Construction is based in Fort Collins and over the past thirteen years we have constructed several million dollars in treatment facilities and various utility improvements for numerous municipalities. A major portion of that work has been for the City of Fort Collins. Our ability to maintain a presence in Northern Colorado enhances our ability to offer the City of Fort Collins maximum flexibility in project staffing. The outlined project team identifies project management and superintendent individuals that will be able to concentrate on specific capital improvement projects when required. When the scope of work varies, the project team will impart the City and the project with the ability to adapt while providing a high degree of efficiency and thereby the most economical cost. The project team shall consist of the following Hydro personnel: Jim Eurich, Principal in Charge - Project Manager, Water or Wastewater The placement of company officers/owners as key personnel ensures that projects will be at the top of Hydro Construction's list of priorities, maintaining management and supervisory consistency. The fact that Fort Collins is home to Hydro ensures that key personnel will be able to react quickly and effectively when necessary. Mr. Eurich will be the chief contact and is the primary responsible contact for the Hydro project team. His duties will consist of contract negotiations, oversight of project design and plan development, estimating, equipment review and procurement, subcontractor review and award, overall management of the construction program and cost control management. In addition, Mr. Eurich will secure permitting with all governing agencies prior to construction. Stan Javernick, Project Manager - Wastewater Mr. Javernick will be the project contact for the Hydro project team. He will assist in project design and plan development, estimating, equipment procurement, subcontractor oversight, project scheduling, overall management of the project site, cost tracking and project start- up. In addition, Mr. Javernick will insure compliance with all governing agency permits during construction. Tom Noble, Project Superintendent - Water, Water/Wastewater Pipelines v Mr. Noble's duties will consist of daily project supervision, coordination of all efforts (including subcontractors), daily communication with City staff and all other duties related to the construction program. 0 LL 0 ¢ a O LL H h W �O�r�S > job descriptions - key personnel w a W > resumes Jim Eurich PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE EDUCATION & TRAINING N HIGHLIGHTS Mesa State College, • Mr. Eurich has participated in the design, construction and commissioning of Grand Junction, CO Civil Engineering, G numerous water and wastewater treatment facilities varying in size from 2 to ` 85 MGD. Mr. Eurich's responsibilities and efforts as Principal in Charge have Metro State College, consisted of the coordination of design efforts, constructability reviews and cost Denver, CO Hydro Construction Safety and U o analysis. - Workplace Training DETAILED EXPERIENCE 0 Fort Collins Water Treatment Plant, Fort Collins, CO MEMBERSHIPS Principal in Charge - Alternate Project Delivery System ACI member since 1981, Vice- 0 Construction of nine -acre settling basin, renovation of a post -lime treatment President, Rocky Mtn. Chapter system, filter improvements, UV installation and capital improvements 1988-1990 CMAA member since 2002 AWWA member Fort Collins Mulberry & Drake Wastewater Treatment Plants, Fort Collins, CO "- Principal in Charge - Alternate Project Delivery System DBIA member v Demolition and re -construction of an existing off-line plant and construction of a odor control measures and capital improvements at another plant REFERENCES M Granby Wastewater Treatment Plant, Granby, CO Brad Simons E Principal in Charge - Construction Manager at Risk Olson & Associates Construction of 1 MGD expansion at an existing facility, including headworks, two (720) 962-6072 50-foot diameter clarifiers, three stage aeration basins, ultraviolet disinfection and new administration offices Tom Satchell SEH, Inc. 3 Buffalo Water Treatment Plant, Buffalo, WY `w Principal in Charge- Design/Bid/Build (303) 586-5828 Kevin Heffernan 3" Construction of a new 13,200 sq. ft. pre-engineered metal building, installation of C dissolved air floatation system with cast -in -place concrete basins, existing building CH2M Hill o retrofit to micro filtration, on -site sodium hypochlorite generation system, various t, yard piping and water storage tank modifications (720) z86-525a `o Milliken Wastewater Treatment Plant, Milliken, CO Senior Project Manager - Design/Build Construction of an Aero-Mod treatment plant, dewatering building and UV/ laboratory building a O a O ¢ a O FbA Collins F N W > resumes Stan Javernick PROJECT MANAGER EDUCATION & TRAINING B.S. in Construction Management, o Colorado State University, HIGHLIGHTS Fort Collins, CO . LEED Accredited Professional o LEED (Leadership in Energy & . 14 years of water and wastewater experience with Hydro Construction in various Environmental Design) Accredited roles as field engineer, assistant superintendent, project superintendent and Professional currently project manager . Has executed and managed water & wastewater projects ranging in value from o Colorado State University Green Building Certification $30,000 to $20,000,000 with plant capacities from .25 MGD to 85 MGD State of New Mexico - GF-9 Utility . Knowledgeable in all phases of construction from design, construction to 0 Contractor License commissioning along with value engineering, conceptual cost estimating, Suretrack Primavera Scheduling scheduling, cost control and coordination with subcontractors, suppliers, engineers ° Training and owners o Timberline Software Training (estimating/project management) DETAILED EXPERIENCE 10-hour OSHA Certification Mulberry Water Reclamation Facility Phases I - VI, Fort Collins, CO Hydro Construction Safety and Project Manager - Design/Build - Workplace Training Six phase project; Phase I: demolition of existing structures, II: procurement of critical path equipment, III: replacement of various process equipment and construction of MEMBERSHIPS odor control, IV: construction of activated sludge basin, B.R.E.W. building, remaining 2 ACI member odor control and site improvements and V: construction of diversion line and influent improvements C E AW WA member v r Weftech member Drake Water Reclamation Facilllty Odor Control Phase I, Fort Collins, CO Project Manager - Design/Build i v REFERENCES Construction of odor control systems consisting of concrete basins with filter media, 3 Jack Heck aluminum covers, FRP and HDPE piping systems, FRP fans including electrical and control features Water Plant Manager- Hanna, WY 3 (307) 325-9217 Drake Water Reclamation Facility Odor Control Phase 11, Fort Collins, CO `- Project Manager - Design/Build Shelley Trujillo Second phase of construction of odor control systems consisting of concrete basins o Montgomery Watson Harza with filter media, FRP and HDPE piping systems, FRP fans including electrical and o (303)291-2128 control features r Hanna Water Treatment Plant Improvements Phases 1-111, Hanna, WY v Keith Meyer Ditesco Project Manager - Construction Manager at Risk J a (970) 988-8605 Multiple capital improvements to an existing water treatment facility including the o replacement of various process valves, enhancement of the control systems, and replacement of generator, MCC and blower o M > resumes John POdeyn PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT HIGHLIGHTS EDUCATION & TRAINING • Very involved with owners, engineers and plant staff during design and offers constructability review and value engineering options through team approach B.S. in Construction Management, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO Maintains advantageous relationships with subcontractors and suppliers throughout the western United States Has extensive odor control experience; is instrumental in the selection and installation of numerous odor control mechanisms Safety in Excavation Certification Fusion Equipment Certification: Simtech training for PP and HOPE piping Specializes in mechanical problem -solving, including complex re-routing and State of Utah - General retrofitting of mechanical piping (without detailed drawings) Engineering Contractors License Medic First Aid Certification Maintains broad knowledge of industry, from camp grounds and fish hatcheries to municipal water treatment plants and wastewater treatment plants Confined Space Entry Training Works adeptly within numerous geologic locations; able to address varying challenges of each Utah DOPL E-100 License Qualifier Fall Protection Training Rough Terrain and Industrial Forklift Training Hydro Construction Safety and DETAILED EXPERIENCE Workplace Training Drake Wastewater Treatment Plant, Fort Collins, CO Project Superintendent —Alternate Project Delivery System MEMBERSHIPS Oversaw odor control & process improvements, including construction of concrete basins with filter media, aluminum covers, FRP and HDPE piping systems, AWWA member installation ofVapex odor control systems, FRP fans including electrical and control features at an existing facility REFERENCES Perry Holland Williams Creek National Fish Hatchery, White River, AZ Project Superintendent/Field Project Manager - Negotiated Design/Bid/Build Denver Metro Wastewater Oversaw construction of solids screening building, oxygen generation building, (303) 286-3249 Dan Peters Montgomery Watson Harza new fish raceway, low head oxygenation tank, UV installation and other owner- requested improvements within the grounds of an existing facility Frisco Sanitation District Wastewater Treatment Plant, Town of Frisco, CO (303) 291-2251 Project Superintendent - Construction Manager at Risk Oversaw implementation of filter media improvements, stand-by power, aeration Butch Green basin rehabilitation, blower installation, clarification improvements and other Frisco Sanitation District facility improvements (970) 668-3206 Wellington Water Reclamation Facility, Wellington, CO Project Superintendent - Partnering Design/Build This project consisted of the construction of a new 0.45 MGD wastewater treatment facility. This activated sludge plant consisted of a headworks building with screening and grit removal systems, oxidation ditch type aeration basin, two (2) thirty-five foot diameter clarifiers, RAS/WAS building, aerobic digester, sludge dewatering building and an administration building with UV disinfection system FGY ��ri 0 > resumes EDUCATION &TRAINING B.S. in Construction Management, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO Hydro Construction Safety and Workplace Training Medic First Aid Certification REFERENCES Chris Jones Consolidated Mutual Water Company (303)238-0451 Chris Bieker Upper Thompson Sanitation District (970)203-4175 Scott Sutter Upper Thompson Sanitation District (970)215-9850 Tom Noble PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT HIGHLIGHTS • Maintains broad knowledge of industry, from pump stations to municipal water treatment plants and wastewater treatment plants • Has 15 years of experience with chemical feed systems and a majority of his project experience has been with Design/Build or Partnering projects Has supervised diverse projects ranging from lift stations, to pipeline repair, to the complete construction of new water and wastewater treatment facilities DETAILED EXPERIENCE Fort Collins Water Treatment Plant, Fort Collins, CO Project Superintendent - Alternate Project Delivery System Recent projects have consisted of backwash pond lining, generator replacement, process improvements and electrical modifications. Maple Grove Water Treatment Plant Phases 1-III, Lakewood, CO Project Superintendent- Design/Build and Design/Build Partnering Construction of a pretreatment building with chemical feed equipment, piping and storage tanks, structures for sedimentation, flocculation and PAC tanks, 18 MGD treatment facility including skid mounted microfiltration units, concrete wet -well, chemical feed systems, and post tensioned concrete tank with 18 MGD pump station Upper Thompson Sanitation District Wastewater Treatment Plant, Estes Park, CO Project Superintendent- Bid/Build Construction of a new concrete aeration basin and retrofit of an existing aeration basin with new equipment Fort Collins Emergency Pipeline Repair, Fort Collins, CO Project Superintendent - Alternate Project Delivery System On -call emergency and system pipe repair services, several repair and improvement projects consisting of various types of piping ranging from 10"to 54"in diameter Milliken Wastewater Treatment Plant, Town of Milliken, CO Project Superintendent - Design/Build Construction of an Aero-Mod treatment plant, dewatering building, and UV/ laboratory building Wellington Wastewater Treatment Plant, Town of Wellington, CO Project Superintendent- Design/Build Partnering Construction of a new wastewater treatment plant, including a new headworks, clarifiers, grit system, A -basin, solids handling building, UV disinfection, and laboratory building > job descriptions - alternate personnel The project team previously detailed will be committed to the contract. However, on those rare occasions when additional or alternate personnel are required, Hydro Construction has the depth of personnel available when necessary. All of the individuals listed have completed similar projects and worked with the City of Fort Collins staff on previous partnering projects. Tim Steinman, Project Superintendent Mr. Steinman has participated in projects at the Mulberry Water Reclamation Treatment Facility as well as numerous other treatment facilities in Northern Colorado. He can assume superintendent responsibilities in case of vacation or illness. Kenny Samsel, Project Superintendent Mr. Samsel has participated in projects at the Drake Water Reclamation Facility and the Fort Collins Water Treatment Facility. He can assume superintendent responsibilities in case of vacation or illness. Jody Walters, Project Manager Ms. Walters has managed numerous other water treatment facilities in Northern Colorado as well as several projects at the Fort Collins Water Treatment Facility. She can assume project management responsibilities in case of vacation or illness. Samantha Loney, Asst. Project Manager Ms. Loney has assisted with several of the City of Fort Collins water/wastewater treatment facilities She can provide assistance to project management staff as needed or didicated by the project requirements. Gabe Routzahn, Asst. Project Superintendent Mr. Routxahn has assisted with several of the City of Fort Collins water/wastewater treatment facilities He can provide assistance to project superintendent staff as needed or didicated by the project requirements. Q HYDRO CONSTRUCTION March 21, 2011 Mr. James O'Neill II Director of Purchasing & Risk Management City of Fort Collins 215 North Mason Street, 2^d Floor Fort Collins, Colorado 80524 RE: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS P1007 — WATER/WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND SITE INFASTRUCTURE DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR Dear Mr. O'Neill, Hydro Construction Company, Inc. is pleased to submit the attached Proposal for your consideration. We trust you will find our submission demonstrates our sincere interest and unique ability to meet the City's needs. The City of Fort Collins has implemented several significant improvements to its water/wastewater treatment facilities. Hydro Construction Company has had the fortunate privilege of teaming with the City and it's consultants over the past several years. We stand eager to continue our successful relationship. The attached document details and demonstrates key qualifications of the Hydro team. As outlined in our proposal our team can offer; • Local firm, with local relationships to aid in the success of the proposed project. • A staff which has past working relationships with solid foundations. • Highly qualified key personnel with the expertise and depth required to implement quality assurance aspects required by your project. • Personnel with substantial specific knowledge related the City's treatment facilities and the APDS delivery model. • Focused team, with the proven ability to deliver quality, innovation and cost effective solutions on time and on budget. • A group dedicated to continuous examination and improvement by working with the team to evolve to the next level. We thank the City of Fort Collins for the opportunity and look forward to the possibility of assisting the City and your engineering consultants with the design and construction features of your future projects. If you have questions or require further information, please feel free to contact us. Respectfully submitted, Hydro Construction Company, Inc. James E. Enrich Chief Operations Officer/Vic -President Hydro Construction Company, Inc. 301 East Lincoln Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524 p: 970.225,2211 C 970.225,2991 hydro@hvdroconstmetion.com www.hydroeonstruction.com No Text > general company resources Hydro Construction utilizes an assorted group of interlocking resources to complete the numerous phases of any project. As examples, we utilize human, technological, vendor, and subcontractor resources in the conceptual cost estimating. Life cycle costing is a result of implementing human, technological and financial sections. The formulation of construction sequencing and scheduling is developed from human, technological and subcontractor. All phases culminate in the construction approach which is completed using the application of all. EQUIPMENT The average age of our equipment is five years. We have found that having a fleet of modern, well -maintained equipment results in reduced down time, increased efficiency and a higher degree of safety. On the few occasions when we need to go to outside sources, we have been able to rely on our excellent relationships with several local rental equipment vendors. As a testament to these relationships, Wagner Equipment has frequently delivered needed equipment within three hours when necessary. Other equipment vendors continually provide certifications on forklifts, manlifts, and material lifts for all our employees. This ensures that trained and certified professionals perform the needed certifications and inspections, which translates to higher safety, reduced liability and lower costs. Our equipment is task suited, insuring very few idle pieces. Our equipment is based, maintained and repaired locally. This results in reduced mobilization costs and reduced down time when maintenance or repairs are needed. This assists in maintaining a low overhead and translates into lower project costs benefiting the project owner. The following is a list of our current equipment resources: Work Trucks (varying capacity, 112 -1 ton) Various sizes & types of construction office trailers Construction Tool Storage Units Tattle -tale On -site Security Systems Dump Trucks, 15 c.y. capacity Water Truck, 5000 gal. capacity 185 CFM Compressor Sky lack Scissor Lift 938G CAT Loader w/ attachments Hypac 832 Compactor 350 Hitachi Excavator w/ attachments 320 Cat Excavator w/ attachments 430 Cat Backhoe w/ attachments RT535E Grove Crane RT528 Grove Crane 763 Bobcat Skidsteer w/ attachments 236 Cat Skidsteer w/ attachments Thawsall Ground Heaters Leica Total Station Spectra Physics Lasers Various Testing Equipment (hydrostatic test pumps, pump alignment tools) Various Pumps and Generators, with varying capacities and ratings Complete and comprehensive inventory of various small tools > general company resources PERSONNEL Over the past several years, the employee group has gone through numerous stages of evolution. During the past five years Hydro Construction has become a 100% employee owned company. Several members of our project team have expanded their knowledge and education; with LEED certifications or General Contractor's license in New Mexico and Utah. The fact remains the Hydro Construction team is dedicated to finding ways to improve as individuals, as a team or as an overall group. Our management and on site personnel have extensive experience in functioning in a team environment. All personnel have utilized and implemented partnering protocols and team building methods adding value to all projects. Several employees have considerable experience with value engineering methods, life cycle costing and sustainable design methods. The employee turnover rate at our company is very low due in part to our competitive wage scale and benefit plans. We have a very successful profit sharing plan based on production proficiency. We have structured the plan in such a way to ensure the owner a competitive price and efficient production. We are constantly monitoring the employment market to ensure our compensation packages are above average. This assures that we will attract the finest individuals in our industry. We offer an exciting and unique work environment and have established programs for continuing education and training. Hydro Construction has a highly educated work force. Seventy-five 3 percent of all personnel have college training. Our intern program with the Civil Engineering and Construction Management programs at Colorado State University provides us with an excellent pool of talented personnel. These interns come with a fresh perspective and familiarity with the latest technology and techniques. Our program provides interns the opportunity to work with an experienced, diverse 21 staff. Together we maintain a company on the 'cutting edge' in the construction industry. A large number of our employees specialize in particular construction divisions, which allows us to self perform the majority of our work. While we do subcontract some portions of work, we have the ability to complete tasks in 14 of 16 divisions using our own forces. This ability allows us to compare estimated costs with our own forces against quotes from subcontractors and offer the owner the best value. F&A Collins -1 f > general company resources II"Orm wil7�iZM In recent years, Hydro Construction Company has made numerous technology changes in several areas: our head office, project management and field locations are just a few. Recent head office improvements have included creating a completely digital invoice and invoice coding system. Timberscan is a fully integrated system with Hydro's Timberline Accounting and Project Management software. Paper invoices are no longer routed to project personnel for coding and approval. The invoices are received, scanned digitally and emailed or posted for project managers and superintendents to code and approve. This system has reduced the time and personnel hours necessary to process our invoices. This system enhancement has not only produced cost savings but it also provides our project partners with a greater level of detail in our open book cost tracking. Additional advances have been made in the preparation and presentation of our project operation and maintenance materials. Hydro has transitioned from what was once numerous four -inch three ring binders, to digital information on compact disks and now to professional videos with cut -away graphic representation of equipment parts and the ability to automatically access maintenance guides while watching the training video. Again, these are just a few of the methods recently employed to improve efficiency and build on previous technological systems. Hydro continues to ensure we establish a direct connection between the field offices and the main office by utilizing a wireless internet tower service and VPN connection. This allows the field staff to have access to real-time information about project costs and document status. Our personnel are proficient in the use of all types of personal 3 computer systems. Our software expertise ranges from the basic76 `- Microsoft Office programs to various industry -specific programs such as Timberline (accounting & estimating), AutoCAD (drafting) LL and Primavera (scheduling). We have also created some of our own o estimating and cost control spreadsheet programs to meet the needs of specific project or owner demands. We have a large database of " estimating information including supplier quotations, national rates, and our own historical archives that span thirty-one years including < over three hundred projects. The database is easily accessed proving o to be an essential tool in estimating projects with diverse scopes or o potential unknowns. 0 LL F H W D d W K > general company resources FINANCIAL RESOURCES o From our establishment, Hydro Construction has utilized the same banking, bonding and insurance relationships. We have grown with o the companies; growth which has been favorable and beneficial to all parties.,' 0 Currently, we have a few minor loans for small equipment purchases. -• o This permits us to use our business capital to its full potential by allowing us to self -finance our projects and pay vendors and subcontractors in a timely manner. Our o history provides Hydro with enormous assistance by being a great a reassurance to our clients. We have the unique position of being one of their top clients. Both companies have taken great pride in growing together. R In addition to bonding, IMA Companies also provides Hydro Construction with the numerous insurance polices (i.e. builders risk, equipment installation) necessary for our industry. > general company resources SUBCONTRACTOR/VENDOR This is the most affected area of Hydro Construction's resources over the recent years. With the challenging economic times, Hydro has seen several vendors and subcontractors struggling. Recently a miscellaneous metals supplier, used frequently by Hydro Construction, had to close their doors. They stated very simply "if all other general contractors treated us the way Hydro does, we'd still be in business". Hydro Construction takes a great deal of pride in treating our project partners, in all areas, with respect and fairness. We have had the great pleasure to work with several leading vendors and subcontractors and they have come to realize that partnering with Hydro has many great advantages. This fact has allowed us to build a strong and unique network of the best available subcontractors and vendors. We have long standing relationships with a majority of our subcontractors and the same professional relationships we share with our subcontractors also exist with our vendors -Hydro Construction Stan Javernick 920 E. Mulberry Street Fort Collins, CO 80524 Re: WesTech Project # 20797A, Mulberry MWRF Improvements This letter is being written as a reference letter on behalf of Hydro Construction. The intent is to illustrate Hydro Construction's business paradigm. First and foremost, Hydro Construction is a company filled with people who have integrity and who stand behind their work. It was WesTech's experience that Hydro Construction does what they say they will, when they say they will do it. Hydro Construction exhibited tedious attention to detail in scheduling submittals, shipment, and field service. They stayed on top of the project to ensure a successful on -time project. Hydro Construction maintained open communication with their sub -contractor's which paid dividends in the workmanship of the installation and timeliness of installing difficult equipment. Upon startup, Hydro Construction's thoroughness in installation was evident. The installation was well within tolerance. Rake arms were level, the column was plumb, the drive was level, and all pieces of equipment were installed exactly per the manufacturer's recommendations. Hydro Construction took the time to study the operation and maintenance manual to ensure a smooth installation. Sincerely, Chad Miner Project Manager WesTech Engineering, Inc. Phone: (801) 290-1236 Fax: (801) 265-1080 Email: cminer c ,westech-inc.com An Employee -Owned Company 3625 S. West Temple, Sall Lake City, UT 84115 Tel: 801,265.1000 Fax: 801.265,1080 www.westech-inc.com SIEMENS Water Technologies Corporation January 23, 2009 To Whom It May Concern: My name is Jesse Martinez and I am a Field Service Technician with Siemens Water Technologies. In recent years, my duties have involved start-ups and maintenance of drinking water plants all over the country. Not long ago, I had the pleasure of working with Kenny Samsel and Hydro Construction at the new water treatment plant in Encampment, Wyoming. Immediately I was impressed with the workmanship displayed in Hydro's element of the project. Nowhere else have I been able to complete all of my tasks without a single interruption due to plumbing. Kenny and his crew did an exemplary job. Their thoughtful planning and hard work resulted in a complicated plumbing scheme that worked flawlessly. Based on some of my experiences with other contractors, this is rare. Furthermore, Hydro Construction never failed to keep their promises or meet their deadlines. I was struck by the very high level of integrity I saw in every Hydro employee with whom I came into contact. Unfortunately, this too is rare amongst contractors. Please accept my wholehearted recommendation of Hydro Construction. On every level, they are the best contractor I have ever encountered. If it were geographically possible, I would want them working on every one of my jobs. Sincerely, Jesse Martinez Siemens Water Technologies � 5 M04%4V 17) .2 Fuy i}, bvey i}, never look back. February 10, 2004 Mr. Steve Manthey Hydro Construction Co., Inc. 301 East Lincoln Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80524 'Re: Johnstown Central Wastewater Treatment Plant Dear Steve, As your Supplier for the 96" reinforced concrete pipe chlorine contact chamber, I would like to compliment you on your Company's cooperation and professional approach toward the Successful completion of this project. From shop drawing review, to the installation of the pipe, your knowledge and organized efforts were commendable and certainly we look forward to working with you in the future. Thank you for your professionalism and please contact us for any of your precast concrete needs in the future. R e 5-Y Cie.C, l r ohn Finch, P.E. President 725 Bryan Stock Trail Casper, WY 82609 / Tel 307-265-3100 / Fax 307-265.0013 > project experience in past five years MULBERRY WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY PHASE I -IV Fort Collins, Colorado Owner: City of Fort Collins, Link Mueller, 970-222-0465 Architecf,/Engineer. MWH, Shelley Trujillo, 303-291-2128 Original Contract Amount: $18,816,208 Principal in Charge: Jim Eurich Project Manager., Stan Javernick Project Superintendent., Tim Steinman Project Description: Previous work orders called for the demolition of existing structures, procurement of critical path equipment, construction of odor control features and replacement of various process equipment. BUFFALO WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT Buffalo, Wyoming Owner. City of Buffalo, Les Hook, 307-217-3036 ArchitecVEngineer. States West Water Resources, Brook Stromer, 307-684-7953 Original Contract Amount: $9,294,620 Principal in Charge: Jim Eurich Project Manager: Preston Randall Project Superintendent: Zach Thode Project Description: Construction of new earthen aeration basins, new headworks building, secondary clarifiers, RAS/WAS pumps and associated piping, UV system, new laboratory and office, and construction of solids storage facility. No Text > project experience in past five years SHERIDAN VA WATER TREATMENT PLANT Sheridan, Wyoming Owner. US Veterans Administration, Hawk Contracting Group (General Contractor), Jim Hallock, 970-669-2049 ArchitecVEngineer: Sheridan VA Medical Center, US Dept. of Veteran Affairs, Douglas Lofgren, PE, 307-675-3671 Original Contract Amount: $1,245,900 Principal in Charge: Jim Eurich Project Manager., John Moore Project Superintendent: John Podeyn Project Description: Project consists of installation of a temporary water system, removal of existing water treatment equipment from an existing water treatment building, furnishing and installation of new OF/MF filtration water treatment equipment into the existing water treatment building, installation of owner -supplied feed pumps within the water treatment building, updating of electrical and control systems within the water treatment building, and construction of a new chemical feed building including yard piping. LABARGE WATER TREATMENT PLANT LaBarge, Wyoming Owner: Town of Labarge, Larry Stepp, 307-386-2676 ArchitecVEngineer. Forsgren Associates, Inc., David Noel, 208-356-9201 Original Contract Amount: $1,643,931 Principal in Charge: Jim Eurich Project Manager., John Moore Project Superintendent: Jon Pearce _ Project Description: Project consists of constructing a .43 MGD plant with raw water pumps, 74,000 gallon solids contact clarifier, two membrane filtration units, a contact tanks and distribution system pumps. 0 W O a z O LL H W > project experience in past five years DIXON WATER TREATMENT PLANT Dixon, Wyoming Owner: Town of Dixon, Chris Seilaff, 307-380-6271 ArchitecVEngineer., Lidstone & Associates, Chris Lidstone, 970-223-4705 Original Contract Amount: $494,200 Principal in Charge: Jim Eurich Project Manager., Jody Walters Project Superintendent. Kenny Samsel Project Description: Installation of Owner -provided membrane equipment, building expansion and associated pumps and appurtenances. FORT COLLINS WEST BACKWASH POND LINING Fort Collins, Colorado Owner. City of Fort Collins, Cliff Hoelscher, 970-222-3026 ArchitecVEngineer. CH21VI Hill, Al Paquet, 970-215-9115 Original Contract Amount: $836,920 Principal in Charge: Jim Eurich Project Manager: Jody Walters Project Superintendent., Tom Noble Project Description: Project consisted of the installation of a concrete lining over the entire area of the backwash pond water surface area. All existing pipes and — structures were connected to the new lining. An inclusion to the existing pond was a 6" underdrain system to collect and drain groundwater. 0 LL 0 a s 0 LL F N W d W C > project experience in past five years DRAKE BOILER REPLACEMENT Fort Collins, Colorado Owner: City of Fort Collins, Cliff Hoelscher, 970-222-3026 Architect/Engineer: MWH, Dan Peters, 303-291-2251 Original Contract Amount: $296,787 Principal in Charge: Jim Eurich Project Manager: Jim Eurich Project Superintendent., John Podeyn Project Description: Project consists of demolition of old boilers, installation of new Cleaver -Brooks boilers, and modification to existing process piping. UPPER THOMPSON 2009 WASTEWATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS Estes Park, Colorado Owner: Upper Thompson Sanitation District, Chris Bieker, 970-586-4544 Architect/Engineer. Arber Associates, Steve Ravel, 303-831-0290 Original Contract Amount: $1,159,900 Principal in Charge: Jim Eurich Project Manager: Jody Walters Project Superintendent., Jon Pearce `o Project Description: Modification to existing structures and replacement of equipment for (2) lift station screens, (2) clarifier mechanisms, (1) equalization basin mechanism, emergency generator and effluent flow meter. 'F8'rl Collins Lf� > project experience in past five years POUDRE PIPELINE VALVE REPLACEMENT Fort Collins, Colorado Owner. City of Fort Collins, Tim McTague, 970-310-5980 ArchiteeVEngineer., Stantec, Don Silar, 970-482-5922 Original Contract Amount: $238,115 Principal in Charge: Jim Eurich Project Manager., Jim Eurich Project Superintendent: Tim Steinman Project Description: Removal and replacement of 20 & 24-inch valves in a raw water pipeline. POUDRE RIVER SCREEN Fort Collins, Colorado Owner. City of Fort Collins, Owen Randall, 970-221-6809 ArchitecVEngineer., Ayres Associates, Chris Pletcher, 970-223-5556 Original Contract Amount. $261,758 Principal in Charge: Jim Eurich Project Manager., Jim Eurich Project Superintendent: Tim Steinman Project Description: Installation of a 60 MGD mechanical screen in an existing con- crete outlet structure. Project was fast tracked and complete in five months, the time normally allotted for equipment delivery alone. > project experience in past five years MAPLE GROVE WATER TREATMENT FACILITY - PHASES 1-3 Lakewood, Colorado N N Owner: Consolidated Mutual Water, Chris Jones, 303-238-0451 0 ArchitecVEngineer: Malcolm Pirnie, Inc., Jack Bryck, 602-797-4609 Original Contract Amount: $19,320,472 0 Principal in Charge: Jim Eurich 0 Project Manager., John Moore D Project Superintendent: Tom Noble Project Description: This three-phase project included construction of a post - tension water tank which utilized self -consolidating concrete and received an ACI Award of Excellence. Additional phases included construction of a treatment facility consisting of skid mounted microfiltration units, concrete wet -well, chemical feed systems and pre-treatment basins, a pretreatment building with chemical feed equipment, piping and storage tanks, pretreatment equipment and structures for sedimentation, flocculation and PAC tanks. DRAKE WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY - SYSTEM REPLACEMENTS & UPGRADES Fort Collins, Colorado Owner: City of Fort Collins, Link Mueller, 970-222-0465 ArchitecyEngineer: N/A Original Contract Amount. $305,012 Principal in Charge: Jim Eurich Project Manager: Stan Javernick Project Superintendent., John Podeyn Project Description: Project consisted of work orders for the replacement or upgrades to various process systems. J Q 0 2 0 C a 0 LL H N W D a F&I Collins > project experience in past five years FORT COLLINS WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY Fort Collins, Colorado Owner. City of Fort Collins, Link Mueller, 970-222-0465 ArchitecVEngineer: MWH, Dan Peters, 303-291-2251 Original Contract Amount: $2,224,894 Principal in Charge: Jim Eurich Project Manager., Stan Javernick Project Superintendent: John Podeyn Project Description: Second phase of construction of odor control systems consisting of concrete basins with filter media, FRP and HDPE piping systems, FRP fans including electrical and control features. WELLINGTON WATER TREATMENT FACILITIES Wellington, Colorado Owner. Town of Wellington, Bill Bodkins, 970-690-5516 ArchitecVEngineer Stantec, Don Silar, 970-482-5922 Original Contract Amount., $1,020,154 Principal in Charge: Jim Eurich Project Manager., Jody Walters Project Superintendent: Tom Noble Project Description: Multiple work orders called for the installation of a new membrane treatment system and new chemical feed building. > project experience in past five years FORT COLLINS WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY Fort Collins, Colorado Owner: City of Fort Collins, Link Mueller, 970-222-0465 ArchitecVEngineer: MWH, Dan Peters, 303-291-2251 Original Contract Amount. $5,463,242 Principal in Charge: Jim Eurich Project Manager: Stan Javernick Project Superintendent: John Podeyn Project Description: Construction of odor control systems consisting of concrete basins with filter media, aluminum covers, FRP and HDPE piping systems, FRP fans including electrical and control features. BUFFALO WATER TREATMENT FACILITY Buffalo, Wyoming Owner: Town of Buffalo, Burt Allgood, 307-684-0572 ArchitecVEngineer: RTW, Darwin Dyck, 303-825-5999 Original Contract Amount: $9,359,000 Principal in Charge: Jim Eurich Project Manager., Preston Randall Project Superintendent., Zach Thode Project Description: Construction of a pretreatment building with dissolved air flotation systems and the retrofitting of an existing building with skid mounted microfiltration units. 178A Collins > project experience in past five years DRAKE WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY - SYSTEM REPLACEMENTS & UPGRADES Fort Collins, Colorado Owner. City of Fort Collins, Link Mueller, 970-222-0465 ArchitecVEngineer. MWH, Dan Peters, 303-291-2251 Original Contract Amount., $740,113 Principal in Charge: Jim Eurich Project Manager. Stan Javernick Project Superintendent: John Podeyn Project Description: Multiple work orders called for the construction of Vapex odor control features, rehabilitation and coating of screw pumps and other process pump modifications and improvements. RIVERDALE PEAKS II PUMP STATION Brighton, Colorado Owner., Riverdale Peaks II Metropolitan District, Margaret Medelin, 303-843-9742 ArchitecVEngineer. Jacobson Satchell Consultants, Tom Satchell, 303-985-0733 Original Contract Amount: $1,032,889 Principal in Charge: Jim Eurich Project Manager., Jody Walters Project Superintendent: Tim Steinman Project Description: Construction of an underground pump station. > project experience in past five years WELLINGTON WATER TREATMENT FACILITIES Wellington, Colorado O N Owner: Town of Wellington, Bill Bodkins, 970-690-5516 5 Architect/Engineer Stantec, Don Silar, 970-482-5922 V 0 Original Contract Amount: $231,162 v Principal in Charge: Jim Eurich Project Manager. Jody Walters V 2 Project Superintendent: Tom Noble Project Description: Multiple work orders called for the construction of new ultraviolet disinfection system and other process improvements at both water and wastewater treatment facilities. LOCHBUIE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY Lochbuie, Colorado Owner. Town of Lochbuie, Mike Hutto, 303-918-2148 Architect/Engineer. Jacobson Satchell Consultants, Tom Satchell, 303-985-0733 Original Contract Amount: $4,299,159 Principal in Charge: Jim Eurich Project Manager., Jody Walters Project Superintendent: Tim Steinman Project Description: Scope of work consisted of the 1 MGD expansion of the existing facility including construction of new digesters, aeration basins, process pump build- ing, screenings building and numerous site utilities and piping. F&I Collins > project experience in past five years I—1 ERIE WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY i� Erie, Colorado Owner: Town of Erie, Jon Mays, 303-926-2865 ArchitecVEngineer: none Original Contract Amount: $229,106 Principal in Charge: Jim Eurich Project Manager., Preston Randall Project Superintendent: Zach Thode Project Description: Project consisted of the removal and replacement of mechanical bar screen. GRANBY WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY Granby, Colorado Owner., Granby Sanitation District, Tammy Granger, 970-887-2052 ArchitecVEngineer: Jacobson Satchell Consultants, Tom Satchell, 303-985-0733 Original Contract Amount. $7,032,323 Principal in Charge: Jim Eurich Project Manager: Jody Walters Project Superintendent., Jon Pearce Project Description: 1 MGD expansion of existing wastewater treatment facility. Structures include headworks, two 50-foot diameter clarifiers, three stage aeration basins, ultraviolet disinfection and new administration offices. > general information Hydro Construction Company, Inc. specializes in the construction of water and wastewater treatment facilities and related projects. Our areas of specialty range from new water and wastewater treatment facilities, facility expansions, various treatment process upgrades, and the construction of water pump and sewage lift stations. We have performed work at many of the major treatment facilities throughout Colorado and the surrounding states. The past thirty-seven years have provided Hydro Construction Company, Inc. with the opportunity to perform a wide variety of construction tasks. Today, Hydro Construction Company, Inc. remains a diverse company, which continues to experience stable growth, while maintaining a commitment to quality and innovation. Our company structure allows project teams to cultivate close, cooperative working relationships with each project owner, engineer, plant manager and other project related personnel. We take great pride in our commitment to quality, the expertise of our supervisory personnel, and our ability to complete complex projects on schedule and often under challenging conditions. This approach guarantees that each project meets or exceeds the expectations of the client. 40Headquartered in Fort Collins, Hydro Construction Company, Inc. is a local, employee owned entity that employs in excess of thirty-five construction professionals. While our financial contribution to the local economy exceeds twenty million dollars on an annual basis, we take the greatest pride in being citizens of the region and not just residents. One of our core values is to "develop and execute ways of giving back to the community." While we can positively impact others through the services we provide, we also continually strive to extend that involvement beyond our projects. Whether partnering with entities, such as the City of Fort 144& Collins, on the Water Wagon in 2007, 5e tee WK�oK MISSION STATEMENT To promote strong ethics, honesty, growth and quality within the construction industry through teamwork, education, technology and communication. CORE VALUES Ensure that every employee has the safest possible work environment. Honesty, integrity and ethics in all aspects of business. Develop and execute methods of giving back to the community. Respect, acknowledge and encourage the individual and their growth potential. Quality and accuracy is the first product of every employee action. > project experience in past five years FORT LUPTON WATER TREATMENT FACILITIES Fort Lupton, Colorado Owner. City of Fort Lupton, Dana Ulmer, 303-857-9442 ArchitecVEngineer: RTW, Jim Ford, 970-224-5999 Original Contract Amount: $316,515 Principal in Charge: Jim Eurich Project Manager. Jody Walters Project Superintendent: Tim Steinman Project Description: Multiple work orders called for the construction of new UV system and other process improvements. FORT COLLINS WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY Fort Collins, Colorado Owner., City of Fort Collins, Link Mueller, 970-222-0465 ArchitecVEngineer MWH, Dan Peters, 303-291-2251 Original Contract Amount: $590,827 Principal in Charge: Jim Eurich Project Manager: Stan Javernick Project Superintendent: John Podeyn Project Description: Multiple work orders called for the construction of various electrical items and other process improvements. > project experience in past five years DOWDY LAKE CAMPGROUND Red Feather Lakes, Colorado Owner., USDA Forest Service, Chris Ida, 970-295-6652 ArchitecVEngineer: USDA Forest Service, Chris Ida, 970-295-6652 Original Contract Amount: $2,488,453 Principal in Charge: Jim Eurich Project Manager: Jody Walters Project Superintendent: John Podeyn Project Description: The reconstruction of an existing campground including roads, campsites, water systems and electrical utilities. Project was $500,000 over Owners' budget. Hydro Construction teamed with Owners' staff to identify value engineering items that reduced the overall cost. Project was completed three months ahead of schedule. FORT COLLINS WATER TREATMENT FACILITY Fort Collins, Colorado Owner., City of Fort Collins, Link Mueller, 970-222-0465 ArchitecVEngineer: CH2M Hill, Kevin Heffernan, 720-286-5254 Original Contract Amount., $587,061 Principal in Charge: Jim Eurich Project Manager., Stan Javernick Project Superintendent. John Podeyn Project Description: Multiple work orders called for the construction of various electrical items and other process improvements. > project experience in past five years PINEDALE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY Pinedale, Wyoming Owner: Town of Pinedale, Ron Brown, 307-367-4136 ArchitecVEngineer. Stantec, John McGee, 970A82-5922 Original Contract Amount: $4,423,442 Principal in Charge: Rod Rice Project Manager., Steve Manthey Project Superintendent., Steve Manthey Project Description: Construction on new wastewater treatment facility. UPPER THOMPSON A BASINS Estes Park, Colorado Owner. Upper Thompson Sanitation District, Scott Sutter, 970-586-4544 ArchitecVEngineer., MFG, Roger Hosier, 970-239-9600 Original Contract Amount: $1,375,112 Principal in Charge: Jim Eurich 14 Project Manager: John Moore Project Superintendent: Tom Noble Project Description: Construction on new aeration basins and replacement of equipment in existing basins. Focftyrl Collins > project experience in past five years FRISCO WASTEWATER PLANT UPGRADES Frisco, Colorado Owner., Frisco Sanitation District, Butch Green, 970-668-3206 ArchitecVEngineer: Black & Veatch, Kerry Hiedel, 303-671-4233 Original Contract Amount: $756,438 Principal in Charge: Rod Rice Project Manager: John Moore Project Superintendent: John Podeyn Project Description: This project consisted of the rehabilitation of the plants' two clarifiers, the installation of a new fine bubble diffuser system in the digester and the aeration basin and installation of three additional 150 horsepower blowers. GREELEY UV SYSTEM Greeley, Colorado Owner. City of Greeley, Thomas Dingeman, 970-350-9365 ArchitecVEngineer: Brown & Caldwell, Jenny Hartfelder, 303-239-5446 Original Contract Amount: $717,000 Principal in Charge: Rod Rice Project Manager., Steve Manthey Project Superintendent., Tom Noble/Tim Steinman Project Description: Construction called for the conversion of an existing chlorine contact basin into UV disinfection. > project experience in past five years FORT COLLINS WATER TREATMENT FACILITY Fort Collins, Colorado Owner., City of Fort Collins, Kevin Gertig, 970-221-6637 ArchitecVEngineer CH2M Hill, Kevin Heffernan, 720-286-5254 Original Contract Amount: $524,890 Principal in Charge: Jim Eurich Project Manager. Jim Eurich Project Superintendent: Stan Javernick Project Description: Multiple work orders called for the construction of a PAC feed system, various electrical items and other process improvements. GRANBY COMPOSTING FACILITY Granby, Colorado Owner., Granby Sanitation District, Tammy Granger, 970-887-2052 ArchitecVEngineer: Diamondback Engineering, John Enochs, 303-985-4204 Original Contract Amount: $724,000 Principal in Charge: Jim Eurich Project Manager. Jim Eurich Project Superintendent: Jon Pearce Project Description: Project consisted of new composting facility and pump station. CRY Forl Collins > project experience in past five years JACK WELLS PUMP STATION Greeley, Colorado Owner. New Cache La Poudre Irrigating Company, Don Magnuson, 970-352-0222 ArchitecVEngineer., Smith Geotechnical, Duane Smiths, 970-490-2620 Original Contract Amount: $424,965 Principal in Charge: Jim Eurich Project Manager: Steve Manthey Project Superintendent: John Podeyn Project Description: Construction of new raw water pump station with site piping and intake structure. CITY OF FORT COLLINS - EMERGENCY PIPE REPAIR Fort Collins, Colorado Owner., City of Fort Collins, Owen Randall, 970-221-6809 ArchitecVEngineer., Stantec, Don Silar, 970-482-5922 Original Contract Amount: $297,104 Principal in Charge: Jim Eurich Project Manager., Stan Javernick Project Superintendent: Tim Steinman Project Description: Work consists of various types of pipe repair and alterations. Projects call for replacement of air/vacuum valves and removal and installation of large valves. > project experience in past five years FORT LUPTON WATER TREATMENT FACILITIES Fort Lupton, Colorado Owner: City of Fort Lupton, Dana Ulmer, 303-857-9442 ArchitecVEngineer., RTW, Cort Nickel, 970-224-5999 Original Contract Amount: $117,572 Principal in Charge: Jim Eurich Project Manager. Jody Walters Project Superintendent: Tim Steinman Project Description: Construction of new chemical feed system. FORT COLLINS WATER RECLAMATION FACILITIES Fort Collins, Colorado Owner., City of Fort Collins, Bill Tomerlin, 970-222-4781 ArchitecVEngineer: MWH, Dan Peters, 970-223-9177 Original Contract Amount. $1,059,550 Principal in Charge: Rod Rice Project Manager: Rod Rice Project Superintendent: John Podeyn Project Description: Scope of work under this multi -year contract called for the in- stallation of gas piping, construction of a storage building and DAFT improvements. Foc"irl Collins �f� > project experience in past five years JOHNSTOWN WATER TREATMENT PLANT Johnstown, Colorado Owner: Town of Johnstown, John Burgeson, 970-223-9600 ArchitecVEngineer: The Engineering Company, Frank Borst, 970-484-7477 Original Contract Amount: $2,210,810 Principal in Charge: Jim Eurich Project Manager., Steve Manthey Project Superintendent: Tim Steinman Project Description: This project included installation of a DAF system, building construction, chemical feed system, aeration equipment filter reconstruction and interior/exterior piping associated with all systems and equipment. MILLIKEN WASTEWATER RECLAMATION FACILITY Milliken, Colorado Owner: Town of Milliken, Larry Ketcham, 970-587-4331 ArchitecVEngineer., Jacobson Helgoth Consultants, Tom Satchel], 303-986-0733 Original Contract Amount: $4,144,035 Principal in Charge: Jim Eurich Project Manager., Jody Walters 3 Project Superintendent: Tom Noble = 0 Project Description: This new facility included an Aero-Mod treatment system, grit removal, dewatering/blower building, ultra -violet disinfection, laboratory and upgrades ° to an existing headworks. Through innovations and collaboration by the project team, o Hydro/JHC designed and constructed a 0.7 MGD facility within the Town's original 0.5 MGD budget. This project provided additional infrastructure to accommodate a future Aero-Mod structure and allow the plant capacity to eventually increase to 1.4 MGD J Q H 0 2 0 K a z O LL N W a W > partnering experience Hydro Construction Company, Inc. believes strongly in the partnering approach, and it is a technique we implement on all of our projects. We feel that it is of the utmost importance to work closely with the project owners and engineers in order to produce the highest quality, most effective project at the most economical cost. We are convinced that project partnering is one of the best methods to achieve these results. Hydro Construction Company, Inc. has participated in numerous partnering projects to date. We have numerous years of experience with several engineering firms varying in size such as Montgomery Watson, CH2M Hill, Stantec, Black & Veatch, Malcolm Pirnie, Jacobson Satchell, Olsson & Associates, RTW, Diamond Back, Ditesco and many more. Hydro Construction has completed projects using partnering techniques with various municipalities including Fort Collins, Wellington, Fort Lupton, Julesburg, Fraser, Johnstown, Milliken, Frisco, Granby Sanitation District, Riverdale Peaks Sanitation District, Consolidated Mutual Water Company and the Clear Creek School District. We have participated in numerous partnering projects over the past fourteen years and have found the practice to be extremely rewarding and cost effective. One or all members of Hydro's proposed project team has participated in the projects listed in this section of the proposal. > partnering experience Fort Colllins Mulberry Water Reclamation Facility City of Fort Collins, Link Mueller, 970-222-0465 Fort Collins, CO This partnering project entailed the improvement of the City of Fort Collins' Mulberry Water Reclamation Facility (MWRF), a 6 million -gallon per day (mgd) wastewater reclamation facility. The project was completed via six separate work orders, each work order was issued to maintain the project schedule and ensure all work phases and critical equipment deliveries were accomplished in order to maintain the overall project schedule. The majority of the construction consisted of a 3-stage activated sludge basin, comprised of two equal trains with provisions for the future expansion of the tanks into 5-stage activated sludge basins. Other construction features included one new building; Blower, Recycled Activated Sludge, Electrical, Waste Activated Sludge (BREW) Building, which was retrofitted on the foundation of the old aeration basin. Additional elements included modifications at the parshall flume/splitter box, construction of a preliminary effluent pump station, an odor control system, modifications and equipment replacement in and existing headworks, modifications and equipment replacement to an existing final clarifier and other ancillary yard piping and site work. The initial design, which commenced in 2008, included three separate new buildings designated to house various different process elements. Hydro Construction Company, working with the rest of the project team, proposed to eliminate the new buildings and house all process elements in one building (the BREW building) and construct that building on and existing aeration structure. This along with other modifications reduced the overall project budget from $24,000,000 to $20,000,000 and created other benefits related to LEED goals established by the project team. Other sustainable project enhancements which benefited from the APDS o partnering process consisted of; • Using existing structure for construction office, thereby saving thousands of dollars in equipment rental and promoting the reuse of an existing element. J N On -site crushing of demolished concrete and bedrock materials as ° part of the project structural fill and site backfill; in excess of 26,000 a 0 tons was reused which minimized the quantity of material removed, delivered or purchased for the project. The decisions to reuse the o material resulted in a carbon emission reduction of 21,600 pounds and reduced fuel consumption by more than 950 gallons. w 'fps > general information teaming with RamStrength, or holding our annual charity night, "Hydro Royale", Hydro's commitment to make a positive difference in the Fort Collins area is soundly embedded in our company culture. A brief list of other local organizations we've established relationships with consist of: Larimer County Food Bank Water for People GRIT Athletics Loveland High School (Geometry in Construction) Loveland Junior Golf Poudre Valley Health System Foundation Foothills Gateway Contact information related to this proposal is as follows: Contact Person: Jim Eurich Title: Chief Operations Officer/Vice-President Phone:970-225-2211 Fax:970-225-2991 E-mail: jim@hydroconstruction.com Address: 301 E. Lincoln Avenue Fort Collins, Colorado 80524 Previous Name: N/A Date Incorporated: 1978 > partnering experience • Recycling of more than 500,000 pounds of wood and steel materials. • Geothermal heating/cooling system for the BREW building. • Use of high speed turbo blowers for reduced energy consumption. • LED lighting, recycled non -potable water for irrigation Fort Colllins Water Treatment Facility - West Backwash Pond Lining City of Fort Collins, Cliff Hoelscher, 222-3026 Fort Collins, CO This project, delivered under the City's APDS system, consisted of the lining of an existing backwash pond with a six-inch concrete liner. Other elements included the connecting of existing piping and concrete structures to the liner and the installation of a ground water under drain system. The project was completed during the facilities low flow period; the winter months from November to March. This necessity required the project team to work closely to ensure the schedule could be met while still ensuring that all elements of quality and durability of the concrete liner were maintained. By maximizing the number of non -adjacent cast concrete sections and utilizing the labor saving features of a concrete screed machine, Hydro Construction was able to reduce the time (rental) period of winter protection equipment and reduce the overall project schedule. Other constructability modifications consisted of reduced trench width for the under drain system, modification of the drain and daylight locations and the redesign of the engineer proposed expansion joint detail. The implementation of all of these elements enabled the project to be completed ahead of schedule and approximately $10,000 under budget. Additionally, several other projects at the water treatment facility were accomplished concurrently thereby resulting in a savings from shared on - site overheads. These projects consisted of; Settling Basin Rapid Drain Recycle Pipeline Miscellaneous Security Improvements Sludge Hauling Flow Blend Repair Process Piping Cathodic Protection > partnering experience Poudre River Screen City of Fort Collins, Owen Randall, 970-221-6809 Fort Collins, CO Project called for the installation of a mechanical screen in an existing concrete raw water inlet structure. Hydro Construction partnered with the other project partners, including the screen manufacturer. The the screen was ordered and fabriciation commenced prior to project drawings beinging completed. The partnering efforts paid off; the entire project was completed in five months, the time normally allotted for equipment delivery alone. Riverdale Peaks II Pump Station Margaret Medellin, 303-376-9707 Brighton, CO This pump station project is one on many similar projects completed for private or special district entities and one of many on which Hydro Construction promoted the use of Partnering to resolve project issues a they arose. This project consisted of a potable water pump station with fire flow pumps and back-up generator system. The initial design called for an above grade structure which enclosed the pumping and process elements required. After several revisions and cost estimates, which exceed the District's budget by $1,000,000; Hydro Construction purposed the construction of an underground station. Using P&ID's Hydro Construction provided, and the owner accepted, the project GMP. However, prior to completing the final design and State approval of the system, the District was informed that fire flow provisions would be required before several newly sold homes would receive a Certificate of Occupancy. Working with the Owner, Hydro Construction constructed a temporary pump system which met the Fire District's requirements and allowed the new owners to take possession of their homes. During review of the final project documents several scope changes, amounting to $112,000, resulted from agency review; including an increase in the pump station size and major site modifications to accommodate stormwater issues. All items, including the temporary pump system, were incorporated into the work without an increase to the original GMP. 1�� > partnering experience Laramie Water Treatment Facilities City of Laramie, Katharine Trowbridge, 307-721-5230 Laramie, WY Over past three years Hydro Construction has been working with the City of Laramie to construct several on -site chlorine generation systems at various locations as part of their water treatment systems. In December of 2008 the City advertised, bid and awarded, to Hydro Construction, a contract to construct on -site sodium hypochlorite generation systems at two remote well sites. During the process of construction Hydro made several suggestions to improve systems, enhance constructability and simplify various aspects of overall management. While a few of the suggestions were well received, a majority was not acceptable to the project engineer and the project was constructed as designed. The systems, as designed and constructed, were not satisfactory to the City of Laramie, nor was the environment surrounding the execution of the project. After several months of analysis, the City determined that it would prefer a different delivery model and selected to procure the next two systems via the Design/Build process and subsequently selected the Hydro team. To date, the systems and their construction have gone extremely well. The City is very happy with the overall product, the operation of the new systems, the quality and the partnering methods promoted by Hydro Construction Company and our engineering partner. > partnering experience Maple Grove Water Treatment Facility Consolidated Mutual Water, Chris Jones, 303-238-045 Lakewood,CO This three phase project consisted of the construction of an 800,000 gallon post tension tank, 16 MGD membrane water treatment facility and pretreatment building with chemical feed equipment. The project had numerous challenges; the need to keep the 30 year old plant in opertaion while building an entirely new plant on the same site made for etremenly restrictive conditions. In addition, the project had to be designed and constructed in phases in order to accomidate the overall construction. In 2008, the project was acknowledged by ACI with an Award of Excellence. The post tension tank was constructed utilizing self consolidating concrete. This option allowed the project team to place the walls of the tank in one day, which is widely thought to be the first tank ever constructed utilizing this technique. J Q , H 0 2 .. 0 K a O rorl Collins H N W a > partnering experience Fort Colllins Drake Water Reclamation Treatment Facility City of Fort Collins, Link Mueller, 970-222-0465 Fort Collins, CO Hydro Construction has completed several projects over the last thirteen years at the Drake Water Reclamation Facilities using the alternative product delivery system and partnering techniques. Most recently, Hydro Construction completed various phases of construction related to Odor Control as well as several other process improvements. The recent Odor Control projects required various systems to be brought off and on line to accommodate the construction sequencing and meet the operational needs of the facility. The project team worked closely to ensure all treatment needs were met and any interruption to the treatment processes were kept to a minimum. Additionally, Hydro Construction recently completed the replacement of digester gas fired boilers at this facility. The project participants use the partnering delivery model to it's fullest extent; this project was completed by using P&ID's and as -built the elements after construction. This process greatly reduced the project schedule and allowed the partners to focus on the system and shutdowns necessary to accomplish the work. J Q H 0 d 0 K d C 0 LL r w D a w > partnering experience Granby Sanitation District Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Granby Sanitation District, Tammy Granger, 970-887-2052 Granby, CO The Hydro Construction team constructed this project in partnership with Jacobson Stachell Consultants, Diamondback Engineering and the Granby Sanitation District using the Construction Manager at Risk delivery model. The expanded facility includes a new headworks with grit removal and dewatering. Two new clarifiers, new anoxic and aeration basins, blower replacement, process pump replacements, ultra -violet disinfection, laboratory and administration upgrades. In the role of a Construction Manager at Risk, Hydro Construction offered the District a guaranteed maximum price for all phases of construction. After the design phase was completed, Hydro Construction publicly bid each phase. On several occasions the lowest responsible bid was in excess of the original proposed budget. On those occasions Hydro Construction either self -performed the work for the original budget or worked with the District's staff and engineering consultants to revise the design and reduce the final construction cost. These efforts have saved or reduced the possible project cost to the District by more than $500,000. Additionally the project team successfully identified and modified several design and construction elements that resulted in savings which were used to enhance architectural features of the existing building and complete several demolition aspects which were not part of the original intended scope. > partnering experience —j Lochbuie Wastewater Treatment Facilities Town of Lochbuie, Tom Satchell, 303-586-5828 11 Lochbuie, CO The Hydro Construction team constructed this project in partnership with Jacobson Stachell Consultants, Diamondback Engineering and the Town of Lochbuie. The expanded facility includes a new screenings building, two new anoxic and aeration basins, process pump building and SCADA upgrades. The Town's original plan called for expansion of an existing facility to a 2.0 MGD facility with an original budget of $10.2 million. After the initial design and budget process the financing stream associated with the plant expansion was no longer available. The team assembled and during a five hour value engineering session was able to identify several critical elements and reduce the project scope to the level necessary for State approval and in line with the Town's limited budget. The revised budget of $4,000,000 met all of the Town's process needs and was able to attain a 2.0 MGD classification. Even after the severe project design and system reductions, the project team was able to identify additional cost savings measures which produced enhanced elements such as; process pump building constructed fully of masonry materials rather than a partial metal building, additional stand-by pump, additional influent plant lift station capacity and several features which will facilitate future plant expansion. > partnering experience Williams Creek Fish Hatchery US Fish & Wildlife Service, Charles Caldwell, 505-248-7944 Pinetop, AZ This project included water and wastewater treatment systems, new rearing raceways and an oxygen generation building. This project was competitively bid on two separate occasions. On both occasions, the low bids were significantly over the USFWS's budget. Hydro Construction's relationship with USFWS and project engineer led to a design -assist approach and ultimately a negotiated construction contract. Hydro and other project team members were able to identify project features that could be modified or deleted in order to reduce project costs. In many cases, modifications resulted in better operational features enhancing the final product. Final cost reductions, which exceeded $400,000, allowed the project to move forward into the construction phase. The project was delivered ahead of schedule, under budget and met the original project requirements Wellington Water Reclamation Facility Town of Wellington, Bill Bodkins, 970-690-5516 Wellington, CO Hydro Construction completed construction of a new 0.45 MGD wastewater treatment plant, which allows for future expansion to 1.8 MGD. This $5,000,000 partnering project included a headworks building, oxidation aeration basin, two thirty-five foot diameter clarifiers, a RAS/ WAS building, aerobic digester, sludge dewatering building and an administration building with UV disinfection systems. o The initial design for the project was $500,000 over the Town's available budget. Hydro made several value engineering suggestions and was ultimately able to reduce the cost and deliver the project to the Town for $30,000 under their budget. In order to facilitate the future expansion, < the project team collaborated to ensure the current construction could be o easily modified when expansion becomes necessary. d 0 a > partnering experience Fort Colllins Water Treatment Facility City of Fort Collins, Kevin Gertig, 970-221-6637 Fort Collins, CO Hydro Construction has completed several projects over the past ten years at the Fort Collins Utilities' Water Treatment Facility (WTF) utilizing the alternative product delivery system (APDS). Some initial projects, completed by Hydro Construction, consisted of the reconstruction of existing dual media filters and installation of stainless steel backwash troughs. The filter reconstruction phase was one month ahead of schedule and approximately $60,000 under budget. Savings from this scope were used to fund various other work items that were scheduled for future construction thereby accelerating improvement programs at the WTF. Other projects successfully complete as part of the APDS process involved: • The removal of lead -based paint on various large diameter pipes in lower levels of the facility. This project was a perfect fit with the APDS process due to the enormous difficulties in removing and disposing of paint materials contaminated with lead and precautions needed to properly protect Hydro crews and plant staff. The project was completed two weeks ahead of schedule and the final cost was $40,000 under the original budget. The construction of a nine acre-foot solids settling basin, plant HVAC improvements, creation of a post lime feed system and UV recycle system for filter backwash water. The UV system project greatly benefited from the partnering process. The project team was able to identify several features of the project that could incorporate existing structures and piping systems, which resulted in a cost savings in excess of $300,000. • Additional major work items recently accomplished have included a new pump station, installation of a fluoride feed system and numerous process improvements. CITY OF LARAMIE Public Works P.O. Box C Laramie, WY82073 March 25, 2011 Financial Services Purchasing Division Attn: James B. O'Neill 215 N. Madison St. 2"d Floor P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 RE: Letter of Reference — Hydro Construction Company Dear Mr. O'Neill, PublicWorks 721-5230 Solid Waste 721-5279 Street 721-5277 Utility 721-5200 FAX (307) 721-5286 TDD (307) 721-5295 The City of Laramie Public Works Department (PWD) has had the privilege of working with Hydro Construction Company (Hydro) on three very different and distinct projects over the course of the past three years. The PWD first worked with Hydro in the fall of 2008 on a traditional Design -Bid -Build project where Tetra Tech Engineering and Architectural Services was the engineer of record, and Hydro was the low bidder on a chlorine disinfection project. This delivery method, at no fault of the City's or Hydro, did have its apparent drawbacks and the product did not perform to the specifications outlined by the WTP Supervisor, Mike Lytle. As a result, and following several discussions with Hydro, the PWD decided to try a Design - Build approach to a subsequent chlorine generation project Hydro teamed with Forsgren Associates, Inc. and submitted a proposal on our City Springs disinfection project. This team excelled in the interview and proposal process, and were awarded the project. The City of Laramie is pleased with this delivery method, so much that it was the impetus for our WTP chlorine disinfection project award of another design -build project with Hydro and Forsgren Associates. What the City appreciates about Hydro specifically is how projects are designed and constructed on -schedule and within budget. Our first experience with this company in the traditional design -bid -build environment was that Hydro absorbed a $6,830.00 project change order because in their own words, they saved money using the ftp site which was new to the entire team; Hydro also absorbed the cost of assisting everyone in learning the system, and yet there were still savings that were passed on the owner. That still resonates well with PWD. As mentioned previously, the ftp site has made project management virtually tum-key; the ftp site makes in -field decisions more effective, while meetings and conference calls have been scheduled regularly, they are well organized, efficient and effective because information disseminated by the ftp site is instantaneous and accessible by everyone on the project team. Construction sequences and schedules are discussed at each meeting, and staff are well informed regarding scheduled shut -downs, start-ups as well as incorporating owner decisions and preferences. Hydro appears to maintain good relationships with their subcontractors, and they are scheduled efficiently with respective project tasking. "Improving Our Quality of Life" > current projects MULBERRY WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY PHASE IV -VI Fort Collins, Colorado / Owner: City of Fort Collins, Link Mueller, 970-222-0465 Current Contract Amount: $19,914,354 Percent Complete: 98% Scheduled Completion: Phase IN complete; phase VI 7/1/11 Project Description: Project is currently in its sixth of six phases consisting of demolition of existing structures, procurement of critical path equipment and replacement of various process equipment; fourth phase consisted of construction of odor control, an activated sludge basin, B.R.E.W. building, and site improvements DRAKE WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY - PHASE 2 Fort Collins, Colorado Owner: City of Fort Collins, Link Mueller, 970-222-0465 Current Contract Amount. $275,568 Percent Complete: 90% Scheduled Completion: 3/30/11 Project Description: Project consists of various process improvements including scum pump replacement, polymer pump additions and mixer installations DRAKE WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY - MCC 1210 Fort Collins, Colorado Owner: City of Fort Collins, Link Mueller, 970-222-0465 `o Current Contract Amount: $171,832 V Percent Complete: 13% Scheduled Completion: 6/16/11 a Project Description: Project consists of various process improvements including scum pump replacement, polymer pump additions and mixer installations ° O a O LL f N W a .. W Hydro works well around existing facilities, offering minimal disruption to daily processes, and this company appears to have a depth of equipment resources to ensure that shutdowns times are minimized. This company has what they need when they need it, whether it is the necessary staff on hand or specialized equipment. As Project Manager for the City of Laramie, I cannot see a reason not to fully endorse this company with respects their work ethic, product and project management capabilities. We highly recommend this company for work with the City of Fort Collins. Uinceely , Katharine Trowbridge Project Manager, City of Laramie "Improving Our Quality of Life" March 22, 2011 To Whom It May Concern: I am happy to provide a reference for Hydro Construction Company, a firm I have personally worked with for more than four years. Hydro and its team of professionals have earned a reputation in the industry for being effective, creative and cost conscious. Having personally worked with Jim Eunch, the COO and Vice - President of Hydro, I know him to be an effective leader of high integrity. Hydro served as the Contractor on a design -build pump station and water tank project in the Brighton, Colorado area delivered with a GMP based contract. Hydro was instrumental in producing a quality project, in an environment with challenging permitting and design issues. More recently, Hydro has assisted our firm in the design, costing and construction phasing for a water development project involving well fields, an RO treatment facility, and 20 miles of bi-directional pipeline. Hydro has become our'go-to' fine for construction and project development needs. In summary, we have always been very pleased with Hydro's work on our projects and highly recommend them. Please feel free to contact me if you would like additional information regarding our experiences with Hydro Construction Company. Sincerely, lvl1 Margaret Medellin, P.E. Vice -President 999 18° Slreet, Suite 270 North Toyer, Denver, Colorado 80202 Tel : 303-3769700 FM : 303-378-9720 mmedellin@froMmngareea =$.com Town of Encampment 622 Rankin Encampment WY 82325 Office: (307)-327-5501 Cell: (307)-329-6922 To Whom It May Concern Hydro Construction was hired as our contractor in June 2008. They started our water treatment plant upgrade project in July 2008. They finished in January 2009. The project was a great success, Hydro was very accommodating with any minor changes requested from the town to improve operations of the plant. Kenny and his crew kept a very clean, safe and professional work environment. The water plant is not only very functional but also aesthetically pleasing. The town would be very willing to use Hydro Construction in any future projects. Sincerely, C (%tom C William C. Craig Director of Public Works Town of Encampment T-ck p k rl 4'4 Of,LT-', r6w" a y AJ.n nc, �ar�rn Cent.%"asT�.n I^99a' rsf—S'ff6 L.oti.»j! ed. ,4h+.,} lard aoo9 hi& Alfa � op��riHn; y T� W.✓,� wLA 1u cJ/on oh Jt✓° ��jnic af— -j Gc— jD..JA w��� ✓rc4//yc� aoA- K« , s r<h A �...a wl 71-Z / r. �ltv.ct (n r J 4.9 ouOF47� er le. Lli a e A✓C. 1�Gc�an✓' �ON �H KKcN In,") rJ Uce i•b A C4"j jI.i UbIl hl s4nf ♦wry Jr e 14 W4V t~ WJ✓!C Ite. Prt .Lnk ✓o Lll� I✓40 )Gf,a 9eo(A (✓vo lefl leyo �i eti A 11"" J U'or ��- iJLOIf.�� l.✓4I Y1 l]0-1 pn %h L- rr°�t4— J2 /Ylc ///I /IIM411�1 1019VY��JI.9 .�o fro NLV (�A !J 'h7�ti l...a �l 4k� 6vG A4u.�cyS Wa WI.s.S �U s�� W T�e,Vf 1'r V•IZLJ 7o �jt J 'a d �°nC � V1 0l. O�y [r � c..Y �117 � / )•ile yoev. � I -C 'et. t�- hPut 71 *,icmtzj -rk—e- tdoy IL 7 ff. I qe b & ve- `alOC. �Q. 10 (ionJ l�ntiC wer1r-� Ih Wild G a d—' l �� .%o.�. L Y'Cm ec��. �i a-� P��•T 7, 9e/O rm.r` e'ez"I Co $asAA August 22, 2005 To Whom It May Concern: Over the past couple of years I have had the pleasure of doing business with Hydro Construction on at least 3 occasions. These projects varied from a major lift station upgrade to a relatively simple chemical addition feed pump & tank installation. During each project, Hydro's staff has been really good about communicating project status, scheduling needs, and in general went out of their way to ensure that the work was performed with minimum inconvenience to my small very busy staff. We are currently in the middle of our 4'h project utilizing Hydro's expertise to swap out a few magnetic flowmeters. Points of note during each project: • Hydro performed work on schedule, and work was completed early or as scheduled • Hydro remained aware of necessary cost control and completed projects at or below projected budget. • The finished product has been of high quality, and Hydro was very responsive in following up on final changes or minor corrections as needed. • All the Hydro staff was knowledgeable, courteous, and maintained a positive attitude in all dealings we experienced. • In each project, at least 3 parties were part of the project team, usually consisting of operations staff, engineering, and Hydro itself. In each occasion, Hydro valued everyone's observations and did their best to accommodate needs. In the future, I would not hesitate to use Hydro for any scope of projects that we may be involved with, and am currently seeking Hydro's participation in two additional projects in the near future. If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact me at 303-857-9442. Mr. Dana Ulmer Fort Lupton project Manager-OMI McLaughlin Water Engineers anASCG Company ENGINEERS • ARCHITECTS • SURVEYORS • BANNERS May 1, 2004 RE: Letter of Recommendation for Illydro Construction Company, Inc. To Whom It May Concern: We at McLaughlin Water Engineers (an ASCG Company), have worked with Hydro Construction for the past four years on a variety of water facility projects. A significant project was the Rendezvous Water Facilities at the "town of Fraser. This project included the implementation of a brand new water system with the construction of a 0.5 MG buried concrete water tank, two booster pump stations, a 1.0 MGD treatment plant and groundwater transmission facilities. It has been a pleasure working. will, UTr i •._ clro Construction staff, As is evident by the final product at Rendezvous, I lydro takes great pride in their workmanship and in our experience; the final product is always of high quality. Hydro is a very well organized firm, and assisted us greatly in managing our projects by foreseeing constructabilily issues early so these issues could be addressed in a cost effective and timely manner. Hydro is also well versed in the water and wastewater field concerning the transmission and treatment processes, which can also be of great benefit as an overall check of the process being implemented and the functionality of the final product. Although, most of our projects have been conventionally bid and managed, in the process of construction, Hydro establishes a team mentality, where the owner, engineer, and contractor are all focused together to complete a quality project at the minimum cost. Our experience with Hydro Construction is so positive, that we now actively pursejoint ventures with them in the design/build arena. We look forward to working with I lydro Construction on future projects and highly recommend them for the construction of water crud wastewater facilities. rely Dougzcurcr, P.E. Vice President Robert Anderson, P.E- Senior Project Manager 9. 12596 WEST BAVAUD 4E. e 200 • LAKEWOOD CaCPADO 80228 Plw 303,458 5550 • Fax 303.480 9766 MiG, Inc. A IELRA IfCH COMPANY 3601 w"w. S"lle 100 fort Collin„CO 80626-3434 970 223.9600 Fox: 970 223J 1 7 1 G consulting scientists and engineers August 25. 2005 To Whom 11 May Concern: 1 am pleased to recommend the services of Hydro Construction Company for your water/wastewater construction needs. In my capacity as the "Town Engineer for the Johnstown Water and Wastewater Treatment facilities and the District Engineer lux the Upper Thompson Sanitation District I have had the Opportunity to work closely with Hydro Construction. During all phases of these projects the Hydro team demonstrated quality, commitment, integrity, and enthusiasm. Hydro is task driven with reliable and detail oriented supervisory and managerial leadership. l lydro assisted us greatly in managing our projects by foreseeing problematic issues early so these issues could be addressed in a cost effective and timely manner. 'Their extensive experience, excellent communication, partnering skills. and trustworthiness helped to make the projects run smoothly from start to finish. look forward to working with Hydro Construction on future projects and I would highly recommend Hydro Construction Company fix the consh'uC6011 of:my wafer treatment related projects. In addition, it is illy opinion Ihal I ]ydIII 's addition to any learn would be a plus — especially projects Inr which time and control of costs al critical issues. Sincerely, MPG. Inc. J wnI'l, �urgeso� Tongineer pOFJUIEgeURG Town of Julesburg GATEWAY TO COlONA00 M� 100 West 2nd Street Julesburg, CO 80737-1506 Phone: (970) 474-3344 coLonaoo FAX: (970) 474-3345 April 21, 2003 �. nionse To Whom It May Concern: The purpose of this letter is to provide the Town of Julesburg's recommendation of the design/construction team of Hydro Construction and Jacobson Helgoth Consultants (Hydro/JHC). Our experience with the Hydro/JHC team began in 2000 when the team designed and built our new water treatment facility. The Town was under a Cease and Desist Order from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) due to high nitrates in the Town's public water supply. Hydro/JHC completed the reverse osmosis treatment facility on schedule and within budget. The facility started up in early 2001 and has operated effectively for the first two years. The CDPHE has lifted the Cease and Desist Order and we are providing our Citizens with high quality water, meeting the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act. Our water treatment facility reflects a cost-effective design reflective of the needs of our community. Of key importance to the Town is the ease of operation of the water treatment facility. In addition to the problems with our drinking water system, our wastewater treatment facility was unable to meet the discharge standards and the Town was once again served with a Cease and Desist Order by the CDPHE. An aggressive compliance schedule was set forth within the Order. Because of our satisfaction with the performance of Hydro/JHC on the water treatment facility, the partnership of the Town and Hydro/JHC was continued for the design and building of our new Wastewater Treatment Facility. The partnership reviewed numerous options for the facility and selected the Aero-Mod system. The project was initiated in July 2002 and went on-line March 3, 2003. Within three weeks, the facility's discharge was meeting the discharge requirements. The Town's desire to have a reliable, easy to operate wastewater treatment facility has been achieved. As with the water treatment facility, the wastewater treatment facility was completed on schedule and within budget. > current projects BRAINARD LAKE WATER SYSTEM Ward, Colorado Owner. USDA Forest Service, Chris Ida, 970-295-6652 Current Contract Amount: $246,792 Percent Complete: 27% Scheduled Completion: 6/10/11 Project Description: Replacement of a campground water system including new well, holding tank, pumphouse building with chlorine feed equipment and electrical improvements LARAMIE CITY SPRINGS - OSHGS Laramie, Wyoming Owner. City of Laramie, Katharine Trowbridge, 307-721-5272 Current Contract Amount: $721,864 Percent Complete: 90% Scheduled Completion: 4/30/11 Project Description: This design/build project calls for the installation of an on -site chlorine generation system at one of the City's alluvial well locations PIERCE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT Pierce, Colorado ° nwner Town of Pierce. Craig Cleveland. 970-834-2851 LL ° Current Contract Amount: $1,574,489 Percent Complete: 57% Scheduled Completion: 6/30/11 J a Project Description: Project consists of construction of a new 0.180 MGD wastewater 0 treatment plant that includes a 12' x 32' post frame pretreatment building housing 0 a cylindrical fine screen and flow measurement, an influent lift station, a sequencing a batch reactor treatment system with concrete basins, a 24' x 42' post frame blower building housing system blowers, the UV system, a backup disinfection system using 0 sodium hypochlorite and all necessary appurtenances LL F N W D a F&I Collins An additional advantage to the Hydro/JHC team is their ability to work with regulatory and funding agencies. They were instrumental in the Town obtaining grants and low interest loans for both projects. Our Town citizens and our Board of Trustees are proud of these new facilities and we recommend that other communities desiring to design and build cost-effective water and wastewater treatment facilities give high consideration to the Hydro/JHC team that has served our Town so well. Sincerely, ALLEN COYNE Town Manager January 1, 2002 To Whom It May Concern: I wish every project we built went as efficiently as the last construction project Hydro Construction completed for the Frisco Sanitation District. Before the project start date of September 4th Hydro had already finished half of the wastewater fitters they were hired to built. A snafu in the contract documents could have cost the District tens of thousands of dollars. Hydro took it upon themselves to remedy the dilemma at no cost to our District. Their bid price was well below the next low bidder. Their integrity translated into a project on time, on budget and hassle free. In doing an excellent job they made me look good to my Board of Directors and my customers. I would hire them any time to do another project for us. The world could use more contractors like this. More than that, Rodney Rice is the epitome of what I look for in a decent, dedicated, honest contractor. He is truly concerned that the District receive a quality project at an equitable price. He sent me a crew easy to work with, competent and proficient His superintendent, John Podeyn, made maximum effort to satisfy our wishes. Our staff is 60% short of full time help. When we were surprised to find a machine needed additional work beyond the scope of the contract, John volunteered his crew to help us. Rod, John and Hydros entire staff from the office on down are a shinning example of what the construction industry should be. I recommend Hydro Construction for any construction project they are bidding. Please feel free to contact me to confirm this memorandum or better yet, come take a look at the professional job Hydro did for us. I may be reached at the District office at 970.668.3206. Butch Green District Manager FRISCO SANITATION DISTRICT TOWN OF FRASER } "Icebox of the Nation" D P.O. Box 120 / 153 Fraser Avenue Fraser, Colorado 80442 (970)726-5491 FAX Line: (970) 726-5518 E-Mail: trasel4�town.fraser.CO.nS December 19, 2001 Re: Letter of Reference for Hydro Construction, Inc. To Whom it May Concern: WherT I mct representatives from Hydro Construction on a pre -bid walk-through, I knew I wanted to work with Hydro. The questions asked by Hydro during the walk-through showed a high degree of sophistication, experience, and expertise. l7orttmately for me, Hydro "won" the project and my early impressions have proven true throughout the contract. Hydro COnsh'trCllOn approached their work with an eye towards partnering with the I'raser in an attempt to make the project the best it could be. Al limes, Ibis meant saving money; at other limes it meant improving the quality of the project — thereby insuring That the long-term investment Fraser is making is sound. The hest thing I can say about Hydro: Fraser is planning future water projects and Hydro will he the first contractor I call to discuss the projects. Sincerely, 1 L tlu L: -- Chuck Reid Town Manager q0 b Coors Brewing Company Golden, Colorado 80401-0030 January 19,2001 Hydro Construction Company 3701 Ideal Dr. Ft. Collins, CO 80524 Dear Hydro Construction: On behalf of the Coors Water Resources Department, I wanted to send a "Thank you " for the good job you did on the rehabilitation of one of our reservoirs this past summer. I know the high elevation of this reservoir made working conditions difficult at times but the Hydro Construction crew handled it all. Thanks again for a professional job. Sincerely, Neil;Jr.ire oReal Estat and Water Resources 0 MONTGOMERY WATSON July 11, 2000 To Whom It May Concern, I am pleased to provide this letter of reference for Hydro Construction Company, Inc. In my capacity as Project Manager for Montgomery Watson, an international consulting engineering firm specializing in the design of water and wastewater treatment facilities, I have had the opportunity to work closely with Hydro Construction. Over the last few years, Montgomery Watson has completed a series of projects with the City of Fort Collins and Hydro that were implemented utilizing a modified design -build approach. This approach has proven to be extremely successful and has resulted in high quality projects at reasonable costs. A large portion of this success can be attributed to the personnel representing each of the three groups. Representing Hydro were Larry and Rodney Rice, both highly qualified and competent individuals. Their extensive experience, excellent communications skills, and trustworthiness helped to make the projects run smoothly from the beginning of the design process through project start-up. The projects that we have completed with Hydro Construction have been extremely successful in all key facets including: • Excellent project administration, • High quality shop drawing submittals, • High quality construction, • On schedule, • Under budget, Minimal change orders except for Owner -initiated changes that were possible because of project cost savings, • Excellent communications between Owner, Contractor and Engineer. I was extremely impressed with Hydro Construction's performance on these projects and 1 heartily recommend that you consider using their services on your upcoming project. Sincerely, Montgomery Watson � lvwc:.� VV � %� /J / ._ `�- , — Daniel B. Peters, P.E. Principal Engineer 140617th Street To 1: 303 302 5000 Suite 600 Fax: 303 302 5001 Delver, Colorado 80202-1244 Serving the World's Environmental Needs 604 Center Circle • P. O. Box 1309 • Silverthorne, Colorado 80498 Hydro Construction Company, Inc Phil Kocol, Project Manager 3701 Ideal Drive Fort Collins, Colorado 80524 RE: Letter of Recommendation To Whom It May Concern; This is a letter of recommendation directed to any owner who may wish to contract with Hydro Construction Company. Hydro Construction Company was hired to complete a remodel of one of our older pumphouse stations which is part of our town water system. They proved to us that they are competent in the work performed. The contract was completed on time and within budget. 1 enjoyed working with the employees of the company because of their promptness and courteous manner. I look forward to being able to work with this company in the future. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call me at 970-468-9598. Respectfully, ichael Brake, PE-PLS Town Engineer Town of Silverthorne General Government 468-9612 Fax 468-8094 Public Safety 468-5892 Community Development 468-9649 Public Works 468-0353 Recreation & Culture 468-0711 > safety record Over the past thirty-seven years, Hydro Construction Company, Inc. has achieved an impeccable safety history. We believe that it is essential to perform work in the safest manner possible, consistent with good construction practices, to ensure success in the construction industry. To fulfill the requirements of this policy, an organized and effective safety and health program is carried out at each location where work is performed. Accidents are prevented through proper planning, training and a cooperative effort in all areas of operations. To prevent death, injury, "i have witnessed Hydro occupation illness and hazards to our employees and the public, we Construction pursue and have established an on -going safety and health program. Some of the maintain their safety key elements to our program are as follows: program at a level of excellence that is consistent Internal and External Jobsite Safety Inspections Drug -free Workplace Documentation with everything they do and Annual Employee Safety Training am proud to call them a Daily Stretch & Flex Program client." Cost Containment Certification Continuous On -the -Job Safety Program Tim Batz First Aid and CPR -trained Personnel Certified Safety Professional Internal Safety Incentive Program Preemployment assessment physicals IMA Risk Control Seasonal training in equipment operation and various procedures Our Workers Compensation multiplier is consistently under .90. Hydro Construction has been Cost Contained Certified by the State of Colorado since 2003. Our workers compensation experience modification rate (EMR) for the past three years are as follows: 2008 - .86, 2009-.77, 2010-.80. Our OSHA reportable accident/incident rates for the past three years are as follows: 2008 - 19.67, 2009 - 7.74, 2010 - 4.63. Safety Program Hydro Construction Company, Inc. maintains an outstanding safety program. Safety meetings are held every Monday morning on each jobsite with additional meetings prior to complex tasks. In addition, Hydro Construction has employed an independent safety consultant to conduct random safety inspections at each jobsite and subcontractors > safety record are required to submit a Job Safety Analysis prior to commencing work on -site. Our safety program is continually updated by our Safety Coordinator to maintain current standards. Our goal is to continually improve our safety program and to be a Safety leader in the construction industry. In order to do this our focus is on two primary objectives: Injury and Illness Prevention and Job Safety Analysis. Injury and Illness Prevention Hydro Construction's goal is to have an injury free workplace. We prevent injury and illness at our worksites by properly training our employees and delegating responsibility and accountability to everyone involved in our operations. By utilizing these methods and communicating effectively with each and every worker, hazards can be avoided thereby preventing any injury and illness. Our safety program includes ten special focus programs such as Fall Protection, Trenching & Excavating, Confined Space Entry, Ladder Safety and Hearing & Respiratory Protection in order to ensure prevention. We also certify all rough -terrain forklift operators and all crane operators per OSHA requirements. A daily stretch and flex program has also been implemented for preventing many musculoskeletal injuries. With a foundation of proper training and good communication we believe an injury free workplace is achievable. Job Safety Analysis As stated previously, we require subcontractors to submit a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) prior to commencing work. The JSA supplements the analysis Hydro Construction conducts for each project. By performing these analyses, hazards can be recognized early and be avoided by prior planning. Partnering As an experienced water & wastewater contractor, we understand that many of our clients maintain their own Safety & Health programs. It has always been our goal to harmonize safety programs cooperatively so that our client's goals can be achieved in addition to our own. Safety training opportunities for our employees are always available to utility personnel and we are always willing to implement specific programs required by our clients. As every person involved in the project works together to avoid hazards and prevent injuries, an injury free workplace can truly be obtained. F&N Collins 1�� - ell an &ASSOCIATES O M D= RORrFERSHS FOR A SAFER MORKPIACB 11913 W.1-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 303.384.9828 303.384.9827 (Fax) March 10, 2011 James B. O'Neill, II, CPPO, FNIGP Director of Purchasing & Risk Management City of Fort Collins, 215 North Mason St., 2nd Floor, Fort Collins, Co. 80524 www.ehscompliance.com 301 S. Elm Street, Suite 524, Greensboro, NC 27401 336.274.5888 336.274.5886(Fax) RE: Hydro Construction Company Safety Performance Water/Wastewater Treatment and Site Infrastructure Design/Construction Contractor #7220 Dear Mr. O'Neill, Hellman & Associates, Inc. has provided Safety Management Service to Hydro Construction since May of 2007. We reinforce their corporate safety goals by supporting their field superintendents and subcontractors with jobsite safety inspections, employee safety training and completion of Job Safety Analyses (JSA) for all project activities. Hydro Construction Company's commitment to safety is exemplary and is demonstrated daily throughout their organization. Annual corporate safety goals are established and have been achieved during our relationship. Site superintendents maintain safe worksites and hold all subcontractors accountable for ensuring their employees work safely at all levels of the project. The commitment to safety from the top down has resulted in a strong safety culture within the organization. If you have specific questions regarding our service with Hydro Construction Company or my professional evaluation of their commitment to safety, please contact me directly at 303.384.9828. Sincerely, Ryan S. Hellman President > subcontractors Hydro Construction Company, Inc. has the unique ability to self -perform a wide range of tasks. In fact, we anticipate self -performing a majority of the tasks required for this project. When required, however, we can rely on a group of highly qualified subcontractors to provide services necessary when dictated by project requirements. The following is a list of those subcontractors along with experience information relevant to Hydro Construction and the anticipated project: Electric - Hydro Construction enjoys a distinctive alliance with CDM Electric. CDM as our electrical subcontracting partner has provided various electrical services on numerous water/wastewater treatment facilities throughout Colorado and Wyoming. We have come to rely on their experience and expertise when dealing with the critical seamless interface between mechanical, electrical and control components of treatment facilities. Additional subcontractors who might play a role on Fort Collins projects are: HVAC - Horizon Sheet Metal Masonry - Pearson Masonry, QM Masonry, Big Horn Masonry Coatings - Coblaco Services, L&R Painting Concrete - BEI Concrete All of the listed subcontractors have completed previous projects for Hydro Construction at City facilities. > current projects FORT COLLINS WATER TREATMENT FACILITY - GENERATOR PROCUREMENT Fort Collins, Colorado Owner: City of Fort Collins, Cliff Hoelscher, 970-221-6700 Current Contract Amount: $299,851 Percent Complete: 34% Scheduled Completion: 6/30/11 Project Description: Work order consists of the critical path procurement of back-up generators FORT COLLINS WATER TREATMENT FACILITY - GENERATOR INSTALLATION Fort Collins, Colorado Owner. City of Fort Collins, Cliff Hoelscher, 970-221-6700 Current Contract Amount: $719,707 Percent Complete: 28% Scheduled Completion: 7/31/11 Project Description: Work orders consist of the installation of back-up generators at the main plant and the intake faciliy FORT COLLINS WATER TREATMENT FACILITY - FILTER 622 REHAB Fort Collins, Colorado Owner. City of Fort Collins, Cliff Hoelscher, 970-221-6700 ° Current Contract Amount: $262,990 T Percent Complete: 61% Scheduled Completion: 4/30/11 J Project Description: Project consists of the installation of underdrains and mixed a media in an existing filter o a O a 0 C:D M �_-1 . r �1Cp_ 'R-1C, INC. 14205 STATE HN'Y 14 yk AULT, CO 80610 (970) 834-2975 FAX (970) 834-1453 March 23, 201 To Personnel with The City of Fort Collins: This letter is to express CDM Electric, Inc's strong regard for Hydro Construction Company and their quality of work. Over the past 10 years our companies have worked together on numerous projects and built a strong, mutually rewarding relationship. Unfamiliar organizations usually need to iron out many hurdles over time resulting in people not focusing on the project goals which lead to owners typically incurring additional costs. Having our employee's familiar with one another gives not only the owners, but all involved assurance in achieving common goals and making the project as a whole a team experience. Prompt payment is considered an attribute which is hard to find with a lot of general contractors. Hydro Construction Company maintains one of the highest records insuring their subs and vendors are being paid promptly. This allows everyone to keep pricing lower and meet time restraints on projects. Good cash flow in any organization results in success for all parties. Another one of the strong qualities that Hydro Construction Company brings to their projects is their professionalism and ability to work well and communicate with all project members inside and outside of their organization. Additionally, Hydro Construction Company has the best interest of the Owners in mind when planning and executing all aspects of the project. This has led to projects being completed ahead of schedule and savings passed on to the Owner. Hydro Construction Company also contributes a strong work ethic that all employees possess, which is evident in the high quality of work produced on every project. CDM Electric takes great pride in the work that we perform and expect the same of the companies that we work with. Sharing this common belief has allowed our companies to work together more efficiently while not sacrificing quality. Our relationship and reputations have been built strongly on this common expectation. Maintaining safety throughout the entire project is also a valued trait of our relationship with Hydro Construction Company. Understanding of safety and having the commitment is not always the reaction with other general contractors. Hydro definitely goes out of the normal path to insure all workers on their projects maintain high standards involved with PPE and safe practices. CDM Electric always looks forward to future projects with Hydro Construction Company and all the benefits that they have to offer. Sincerely, Curtis D. Miller President/CEO Horizon S H E E T 1.1 E T A L. I N C March 24, 2011 To Whom It May Concern: RE: Hydro Construction I have worked as a sub -contractor under Hydro construction for many years. I would highly recommend Hydro to any project that you have. Our company has always found Hydro to be very detail orientated, quick paying, caring about the success of their sub -contractors, and a company of the utmost highest standards. They always strive to provide the owners a quality project, delivered on -time and on -budget. We have worked with all their Project Managers and Superintendents, and have found their personnel to be the highest caliber individuals that could be hired. All are very dedicated to the success of their projects, and the company. We have worked with Hydro on many projects from large and small projects in Wyoming to projects throughout Colorado and beyond. Best Regards, A�C_ze� Asher Hann Vice President 126 Hemlock Street Fort Collins, CO.80524 PH:970-482-7333 FX:970-482-7545 EM: infoRhorizonsm.com www.liorizonsm.com > construction cost factors Hydro Construction utilizes a collection of Timberline based software systems for estimating and job cost accounting. This seamless integration between the estimate and the budget allow for reporting that is easy to track throughout the various phases of the project. The cost factors used to determine the Guaranteed Maximum Price are detailed below. We follow the open book philosophy required by the partnering delivery model. Time and material projects will be subject to similar mark-ups, with negotiated hourly costs based on published rates. Change order items will be calculated using the same cost structure to determine the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). Any potential change orders will be calculated with the same mark-ups shown. Throughout the project, costs will be monitored with a variance report. We are very accustomed to open -book procedures and can produce reports as often as required. Monthly or quarterly reporting of project costs, as well as at project completion, can be transmitted electronically for review by the owner and engineer. Labor + Burden Cost + 5% Total Base Bid Equipment Cost + 2% Costs Consumable Materials Cost + 2% Permanent Materials Cost Subcontractors Cost +2% Overhead Field Office Overhead & Profit 5.5% + Base Bid & Profit Costs Head Office Overhead & Profit 5.0%+ Base Bid Guaranteed Maximum Price Total Overhead & Base Bid Costs > design phase cost Hourly rates associated with the design phase are as follows: James Eurich - Project Manager $67.00 per hour Stan Javernick- Project Manager $60.00 per hour Tom Noble & John Podeyn - Project Superintendent $58.00 per hour Subcontractor (when necessary) - $65.00 per hour Additional expenses - at cost The proposed team offers extensive experience related to APDS projects and similar treatment plant projects, which is demonstrated throughout this proposal. HYDRO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 CONTENTS Independent Auditors' Report Financial Statements Balance Sheets Statements of Income Statements of Stockholders' Equity Statements of Cash Flows Notes to Financial Statements 2 (303)338-9277 ANMARTIN, VEIVODA AND ASSOCIATES INCORPORATED e� pgft4c 4ew"t ,n 3443 SOUTH GALENA STREET • SUITE 200 DENVER, COLORADO 80231 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT Board of Directors Hydro Construction Company, Inc. FAX: (303) 338-9281 We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Hydro Construction Company, Inc. (an S Corporation), as of September 30, 2010 and 2009, and the related statements of income, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Hydro Construction Company, Inc. as of September 30, 2010 and 2009, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. November 19, 2010 3 HYDRO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. BALANCE SHEETS SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND 2009 ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents Accounts Receivable: Trade Retainage Cash Held in Lieu of Retainage Total Accounts Receivable Costs and Estimated Earnings in Excess of Billings on Uncompleted Contracts Total Current Assets PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - At Cost Machinery and Equipment Vehicles Office Furniture and Equipment Leasehold Improvements Less: Accumulated Depreciation Total Property and Equipment (Net) OTHER ASSETS Deposits TOTAL ASSETS See accompanying notes to financial statements. 2010 2009 $ 1,641,187 $ 2,457,776 2,222,266 2,821,814 1,125,906 942,584 655,074 84,777 4,003,246 3,849,175 109,722 19,641 5,754,155 6,326,592 1,635,081 1,666,114 246,434 266,807 213,883 225,201 60,466 60,466 2,155,864 2,218,588 1,446, 787 1,463,534 709,077 755,054 163,080 228,172 $ 6,626,312 $ 7,309,818 4 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES Current Portion of Long -Term Debt Accounts Payable: Trade Retainage Total Accounts Payable Billings in Excess of Costs and Estimated Earnings on Uncompleted Contracts Payroll Taxes Payable Profit Sharing Payable Other Accrued Liabilities Total Current Liabilities LONG-TERM LIABILITIES Long -Term Debt, Less Current Portion Total Liabilities STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Common Stock, No Par Value, 50,000 Voting Shares Authorized; 9,332 Shares Issued and Outstanding Common Stock, No Par Value, 450,000 Non -Voting Shares Authorized, 196,920 Shares Issued and Outstanding Retained Earnings Total Stockholders' Equity TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS'EQUITY See accompanying notes to financial statements. E 2010 2009 $ 151,338 $ 180,946 1,188,497 1,544,053 1,122,057 634,512 2,310,554 2,178,565 578,685 1,446,171 223 267 280,176 287,980 216,325 100,609 3,537,301 4,194,538 29,461 180,113 3,566,762 4,374,651 936 936 19,753 19,753 3,038,861 2,914,478 3,059,550 2,935,167 $ 6,626,312 $ 7,309,818 HYDRO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. STATEMENTS OF INCOME FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND 2009 2010 2009 REVENUE FROM CONSTRUCTION $ 26,442,067 100.0 % $18,069,202 100.0 % COST OF CONSTRUCTION 23,558,846 89.1 15,990,044 88.5 GROSS PROFIT 2,883,221 10.9 2,079,158 11.5 OPERATING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES (Net) INCOME FROM OPERATIONS OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) Gain on Sale of Fixed Assets Interest Income Incentive Bonuses Total Other (Expense) NET INCOME 694,193 2.6 596,454 3.3 2,189,028 8.3 1,482,704 8.2 32,062 9,473 21,578 54,523 (1,523,313) (804,003) (1,469,673) (5.6) (740,007) (4.1) $ 719,355 2.7 % $ 742,697 4.1 % See accompanying notes to financial statements. 6 > current projects IDAHO SPRINGS WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY Idaho Springs, Colorado Owner: City of Idaho Springs, Chris Brownell, 303-567-4458 Current Contract Amount: $1,246,691 Percent Complete: 55% Scheduled Completion: 5/11/11 Project Description: Improvements at this wastewater facility include new equipment and systems including a new vortex grit removal equipment and classifier, influent flow metering, blower system replacement, SBR jet aeration headers and motive pumps replacement, on-line process instrumentation, building addition for chemical storage and feed equipment, plant HVAC, select electrical, SCADA and instrumentation equipment replacement, programming and upgrades, and associated demolition PAWNEE CAMPGROUND Ward, Colorado Owner: USDA Forest Service, Chris Ida, 970-295-6652 Current Contract Amount: $1,479,108 Percent Complete: 48% Scheduled Completion: 10/31/11 Project Description: The reconstruction of an existing campground including roads, campsites, water systems and electrical utilities o FORT COLLINS PLEASANT VALLEY SCREEN REPAIR s Fort Collins, Colorado U Owner: City of Fort Collins, Cliff Hoelscher, 970-221-6700 Current Contract Amount: $96,766 J a Percent Complete: 8% 0 Scheduled Completion: 7/31/11 6 ° Project Description: Project consists of the repair of an existing raw water intake a screen 0 at Collins F N W HYDRO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND 2009 Common Stock Common Stock Voting Non -Voting Shares Amount Shares Amount BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 9,932 $ 936 196,920 $ 19,753 NET INCOME - - - - DIVIDENDS BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 NET INCOME DIVIDENDS BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 See accompanying notes to financial statements. 9,932 936 196,920 19,753 9,932 $ 936 196,920 $ 19,753 Retained Earnings $ 2,785,753 742,697 (613,972) 2,914,478 719,355 (594,972) $ 3,038,861 Total Stockholders' Equity $ 2,806,442 742,697 (613,972) 2,935,167 719,355 (594,972) $ 3,059,550 7 HYDRO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND 2009 2010 2009 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net Income $ 719,355 $ 742,697 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation 184,666 199,363 (Gain) on Sale of Fixed Assets (32,062) (9,473) Net Change in Assets and Liabilities: Accounts Receivable (154,071) (873,834) Costs and Estimated Earnings in Excess of Billings on Uncompleted Contracts (90,081) 95,464 Deposits 65,092 (139,325) Accounts Payable 131,989 (259,849) Billings in Excess of Costs and Estimated Earnings on Uncompleted Contracts (867,486) 846,750 Payroll Taxes Payable (44) 13 Accrued Bonuses (7,804) (96,493) Profit Sharing Payable 115,716 21,068 Other Accrued Liabilities - (20,346) Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities 65,270 506,035 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Purchase of Property and Equipment (139,138) (26,743) Proceeds from Sale of Fixed Assets 32,511 25,800 Proceeds from Note Receivable - 332,458 Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities (106,627) 331,515 CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Payment of Long -Term Debt (180,260) (438,192) Dividends (594,972) (646,972) Net Cash Provided by (Used In) Financing Activities (775,232) (1,085,164) NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (816,589) (247,614) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - BEGINNING OF YEAR 2,457,776 2,705,390 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - END OF YEAR $ 1,641,187 $ 2,457,776 See accompanying notes to financial statements. 0 HYDRO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND 2009 Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Information: 2010 2009 Cash Paid During the Years for: Interest $ 8,643 $ 20,918 See accompanying notes to financial statements. 0 HYDRO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Nature of Business Nature of Business The Company is a general contractor that specializes in water and waste water treatment plants. The Company operates primarily in Colorado and has performed work in various other states. Revenue and Cost Recognition The Company recognizes revenues from fixed -price and modified fixed -price construction contracts on the percentage -of -completion method, measured by the percentage of cost incurred to date to estimated total cost for each contract. That method is used because management considers total cost to be the best available measure of progress on the contracts. Because of inherent uncertainties in estimating costs, it is at least reasonably possible that the estimates used will change within the near term. Contract costs include all direct material and labor costs and those indirect costs related to contract performance. Selling, general, and administrative costs are charged to expense as incurred. Provisions for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts are made in the period in which such losses are determined. Changes in job performance, job conditions, and estimated profitability may result in revisions to costs and income, which are recognized in the period in which the revisions are determined. Changes in job performance, job conditions, and estimated profitability may result in revisions to costs and income, which are recognized in the period in which the revisions are determined. Changes in estimated job profitability resulting from job performance, job conditions, contract penalty provisions, claims, change orders, and settlements, are accounted for as changes in estimates in the current period. The asset, "Costs and Estimated Earnings in Excess of Billings on Uncompleted Contracts," represents revenues recognized in excess of amounts billed. The liability, "Billings in Excess of Costs and Estimated Earnings on Uncompleted Contracts," represents billings in excess of revenues recognized. Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Depreciation Depreciation of property and equipment is computed using straight-line and accelerated methods over their estimated useful lives. 10 HYDRO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) SEPTEMBER 30. 2010 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Nature of Business (Continued) Income Taxes Effective October 1, 2001, the Company and its stockholders, elected to be taxed as an S Corporation. The regular earnings of an S Corporation are taxable to its stockholders. The Company is subject to tax on certain built-in gains which existed on the effective date of the S Corporation election. The Company's Federal and State income tax returns are prepared on the percentage of completion method as are the financial statements. Temporary differences between financial statement income and taxable income include differences in depreciation and accruals of expenses to stockholders. Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require an entity to disclose any material uncertain tax positions that management believes does not meet a °more -likely -than -not" standard of being sustained under an income tax audit, and to record a liability for any such taxes including penalty and interest. As of September 30, 2010, management has not identified any uncertain tax positions requiring any recording or disclosure. Cash and Cash Equivalents For the purposes of financial statements, the Company considers all investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Management considers accounts receivable to be fully collectible. Accordingly, no allowance has been provided in these financial statements. Concentration of Credit Risk The financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to significant concentrations of credit risk are cash and trade receivables. The Company occasionally maintains cash balances in a financial institution in excess of federally insured limits. Trade receivables are primarily contracted agreements from governmental agencies. Two customers accounted for approximately 76% of total contract receivables at September 30, 2010. Revenue from these customers was approximately 75% of total contract revenue for the year ended September 30, 2010. Three customers accounted for approximately 86% of total contract receivables at September 30, 2009. Revenue from these customers was approximately 61 % of total contract revenue for the year ended September 30, 2009. Operating We In accordance with normal construction industry practice, the Company includes certain amounts related to construction contracts in current assets and liabilities even when such amounts are realizable or payable over a period in excess of one year. 11 HYDRO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 2 Costs and Estimated Earnings on Uncompleted Contracts 2010 2009 Costs Incurred On Uncompleted Contracts $24,148,522 $11,970,211 Estimated Earnings 3,066,349 1,262,333 27, 214, 871 13, 232, 544 Less: Billings to Date 27,683,834 14,659,074 $ (468,963) $ (1,426,530) Included in the accompanying balance sheets under the following captions: 2010 2009 Costs and Estimated Earnings in Excess of Billings on Uncompleted Contracts $ 109,722 $ 19,641 Billings in Excess of Costs and Estimated Earnings on Uncompleted Contracts (578,685) (1,446,171) $ (468,963) $ (1,426,530) 3 Property and Equipment A summary of the investment in property and equipment, as of September 30, 2010, was as follows: Accumulated Cost Depreciation Net Machinery and Equipment $1,635,081 $ 1,085,463 $549,618 Vehicles 246,434 169,829 76,605 Office Furniture and Equipment 213,883 161,680 52,203 Leasehold Improvements 60,466 29,815 30,651 $2,155,864 $ 1,446,787 $709,077 Depreciation expense, for the years ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, was $184,666 and $199,363, respectively. 4 Line of Credit The Company has a line of credit for $500,000. The line of credit is secured by equipment and accounts receivable, and carries an interest rate equal to the LIBOR rate, plus 2.8%. The line of credit matures March, 2011. There was no outstanding balance at September 30, 2010. 5 Long -Term Debt Long-term debt was as follows: Term Loan with monthly payments of $682, with interest at 6.08%, collateralized by vehicle, matures December 2012. 12 2010 2009 $ 17,649 $ 24,435 HYDRO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 5 Long -Term Debt (Continued) 2010 2009 Term Loan with monthly payments of $7,878, with interest at 0%, collateralized by equipment, matures June, 2011. $ 70,654 $165,293 Term Loan with monthly payments of $578, with interest at 0%, collateralized by equipment, matures January, 2013. 16,176 22,532 Term Loan with monthly payments of $1,428, with interest at 0.01%, collateralized by equipment, matures November, 2009. 2,856 Term Loan with monthly payments of $753, with interest at 6.89%, collateralized by equipment, matures November, 2011. 70,295 130,885 Term Loan with monthly payments of $753, with 0% interest, collateralized by equipment, matures March, 2011. 6,025 15,058 Total 180,799 361,059 Less: Current Maturities 151,338 180,946 Total Long -Term Debt $ 29,461 $180,113 Long-term debt matures as follows: September 30, 2011 September 30, 2012 September 30, 2013 $151, 338 24,563 4,898 $180,799 Interest expense, for the years ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, was $8,643 and $20,918, respectively. 6 Related Parties The Company leases its office, shop and yard from an entity under common control. The lease expires in April, 2012. The Company also leases equipment on a short-term basis from this entity. Rent expense to this entity, for the years ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, was $243,925 and $225,510, of which $113 and $7,625, respectively, was in accounts payable. Minimum lease payments to the related party are as follows September 30, 2011 September 30, 2012 $140,500 84,000 $ 224,500 13 HYDRO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 6 Related Parties (Continued) The Company also rents equipment on a month -to -month basis from another entity owned by a stockholder. Rent paid to this entity, during the years ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, was $7,965 and $4,163, respectively. 7 Rent The Company rents equipment on a short-term basis from unrelated parties. Rent expense to unrelated parties, for the years ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, was $501,682 and $305,529, respectively. 8 Stockholders' Agreements The Board of Directors of the Company have adopted a buy -sell agreement wherein the Company may impose restrictions on the transfer of shares prior to issuance and may become a party to agreements entered into by any of its stockholders restricting the transfer or encumbrance of any of its shares or subjecting any of its shares to repurchase or resale obligations. 9 Profit Sharing Plan The Company has a 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan. The Plan is for eligible employees and the Company accrued a contribution of $280,176 and $287,981 for the years ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. 10 GRATS During the year ended September 30, 2003, the majority stockholders formed Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATS). The stockholders placed 112,932 shares of non -voting stock within the GRATS. During the year ended September 30, 2010, no shares were sold to minority stockholders from within the GRATS. The GRATS require annual payments of $110,119 which may be funded by dividends, the minority stockholder, sale of stock to new stockholders, or by the issuance of stock. The term of the GRAT is eight years, at which a minority stockholder will own the shares. 11 Backlog The following schedule summarizes changes in backlog on contracts during the year ended September 30, 2010. Backlog represents the amount of revenue the Company expects to realize from work to be performed on uncompleted contracts in -progress at year end, and from contractual agreements on which work has not yet begun. Backlog Balance at September 30, 2009 $ 25,682,815 New Contracts and Contract Adjustments During the Year 11,052,326 36,735,141 Less: Contract Revenue Earned During the Year 26,442,067 Backlog Balance at September 30, 2010 $10,293,074 14 HYDRO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) SEPTEMBER 30. 2010 12 Changes in Estimates Revisions in estimated contract profits are made in the year in which circumstances requiring the revision become known. The effect of changes in estimates of contracts was to decrease net income for the year ended September 30, 2010 by $29,451 from that which would have been reported had the revised estimate been used as the basis of recognition of contract profits for the preceding year. 13 Advertising Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising expense was $31,229 and $14,274 for the years ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. 14 Subsequent Events Subsequent events have been evaluated through November 19, 2010, the date the financial statements were available to be issued. 15 Reclassifications Certain items in the 2009 financial statements have been reclassified to conform with the 2010 classifications. 16 Working Capital and Current Ratios The Company's working capital and current ratios were as follows: Working Capital Current Ratios 15 2010 $ 2,216,854 1.63 2009 $ 2,132,054 1.51 CHASE ! i March 9, 2011 James B. O'Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP Director of Purchasing & Risk Management City of Fort Collins Purchasing Division 215 North Mason St., 2nd Floor Fort Collins, CO 80524 Re: Hydro Construction Company, Inc. Mr. O'Neill: We have pleasure in confirming Hydro Construction Company, Inc. doing business with Chase Bank, has active deposit accounts and an open line of credit with our bank. Please see the confirmed bank account information below Account Date 03/09/2011 Average 12 Month Type Opened Balance Balance Checking 10/03/1989 $1,129,615 $ 854,895 Checking 04/15/2009 $ 34,879 $ 38,747 Savings 07/12/2007 $1,120,161 $1,582,318 Their line of credit is secured by all business assets, a commitment amount of $500,000.00 with a current balance owing of $00.00. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 970-622-7644. is given in strict confidence and without any responsibility, however, of the bank or its officers. Rita Lauby Vice President The information in this letter is provided as an accommodation to the inquirer. 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