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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-03-03 PACKET 04.H.REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA MEETING ITEM # DATE 03/03/201 q a PREPARED BY Engineering Jennifer Levitt ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT STAFF AUTHOR COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST Approve the proposal from Progressive Consulting Engineers, Inc. for consulting services related to PFC groundwater analysis by the Environmental Commission. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Recommend the Council approve the proposal from Progressive Consulting Engineers, Inc. for consulting services related to PFC groundwater analysis by the Environmental Commission. BUDGET IMPLICATION $15,000.00 $15,200.00 0393 -4300 BUDGETED AMOUNT ACTUAL AMOUNT FUNDING SOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION ACTION DATE ❑ PLANNING ❑ PUBLIC SAFETY ❑ PUBLIC WORKS ❑ PARKS AND RECREATION ❑ HUMAN SERVICES /RIGHTS ❑ ECONOMIC DEV. AUTHORITY ❑ Environmental Commission 03/23/201 REVIEWED APPROVED DENIED ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ❑ MEMO /LETTER: Jennifer Levitt February 25, 2010. ❑ RESOLUTION: ❑ ORDINANCE: ❑ ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATION: ❑ LEGAL RECOMMENDATION: ❑ OTHER: Progressive Consulting Engineers, Inc. Proposal ADMINISTRATORS COMMENTS City Administrator Date COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED F DENIED ❑ OTHER From: Jennifer M. Levitt, P.E., City Engineer Date: February 25, 2010 Re: Approve Progressive Consulting Engineers, Inc. Proposal Environmental Commission Background /Discussion The newly established Environmental Commission met on February 23 to review a proposed work plan for the Commission for 2010. As part of the work plan, the first task the Commission will be researching and analyzing are the issues surrounding PFCs in the groundwater in south Washington County. To assist the Commission, Progressive Consulting Engineers, Inc (PCE) has submitted a proposal to work collaboratively with staff and a proposed work group comprised of state agencies, local units of government and other interested parties on the issue of PFC contamination. The proposal by PCE is enclosed for review. The Environmental Commission approved the establishment of a work group strategy. The Commission suggested not utilizing the consultant to provide research on other states' PFC contamination, as a budget savings measure. The Commission unanimously approved the PCE proposal with the one modification. Based upon the Commission's recommendation, the value of the proposal would be less than $15,000. The established budget for 2010 for the Environmental Task Force is $15,000. Recommendation It is recommended to approve the proposal from Progressive Consulting Engineers, Inc. for consulting services related to PFC groundwater analysis by the Environmental Commission. l . • Project Understanding The City of Cottage Grove is located 8 miles south of Saint Paul in Washington County in the State of Minnesota. The city lies on the bank of the Mississippi River, north of a backwash from the confluence with the Saint Croix River. A 3M Plant located along U.S. Highway 61 in Cottage Grove, which is formerly known as the Chemolite Plant, has been in operation since 1947. This plant manufactures a range of products and proprietary research and development is accomplished there. As was common in the past, before environmental regulations, 3M disposed various industrial wastes on the plant site as well as at three other disposal sites in Washington County. These wastes included those from Perfluorochemicals (PFCs) manufacture. Disposal methods included burial and disposal pits. The Site was placed on the State Superfund list in 1984 due to soil and groundwater contamination from Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), typically solvents. 3M completed site investigations and cleanup actions to address VOCs at the Site in both soil and groundwater. In 2004 drinking water in parts of Washington County had become contaminated with PFCs. Investigations by 3M for PFC contamination remaining in soil or groundwater from past disposal practices began in 2005 and continued into 2009 under MPCA oversight. The city's wells have tested below the following MDH standards: 0.3 ug/L for Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfottate (PFOS); and, 7 ug/L for Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA). Several private wells have exceeded the standards and in -house carbon filters were installed. The City provides drinking water to its residents from a groundwater source: eleven (11) municipal wells ranging from 284 to 427 feet deep which draw water from the Jordan and Prairie Du Chien - Jordan aquifers. The combined well pumping capacity is 13.7 MGD. The distribution system has six (6) water storage facilities with a total capacity of 7.15 MG and 150 miles of water main. The City formed an Environmental Task Force that held its initial meeting on August 5, 2009. The purpose of the Task Force is to advise the City Council on issues related to the quality of air, water, and soil in the community. City Staff is desirous of hiring a consultant to assist them with a Work Group to provide input to the Environmental Task Force on water issues relating to the 3M PFC contamination and the MPCA Minnesota Decision Document. Based on our communications with City staff, we believe the following are the key issues of this project: E Progressive Consulting Engineers, Inc. nvironmental Task Force Work Group City of Cottage Grove, MN January 2010 1 -1 Plool Goals and Objectives Technical Expertise of Consultant • Understanding of municipal services and policies • Ability to communicate effectively and understandably with City Council, City Staff and Task Force Work Group Assist City Staff with Work Group Activities • Brainstorming session • Periodic meetings with City Staff regarding Work Group activities • Attend Work Group meetings (estimated every two weeks) • Providing technical service ■ Research • Presentations Work Group Activities • Completed in three (3) months • Identifying and organizing teaming partners for investigation and implementation of options • Feasibility of options for water reuse rather than water course discharge • Pros and cons of various options • Preliminary cost estimates of options • Impacts on adjacent land uses • Proposed new facilities A brief description of each of the key issues follows: Technical Expertise of Consultant The Progressive Consulting Engineers Team (PCE) consists ofNaeem Qureshi, Project Principal, and Adam J. Kramer, Project Manager. Mr. Kramer and Mr. Qureshi worked for the City of Minneapolis Water Works for 39 years and 9 years respectively. As employees of the Minneapolis Water Works, the PCE project team obtained extensive experience in water treatment plant and distribution system operation as well as experience in municipal operations. Mr. Kramer's 39+ years of experience with the Minneapolis Water Works includes engineering, water distribution, water treatment and the last 10 years as director of the division. Involvement of City s Staff and Stakeholders is critical to gaining acceptance of a Task Force Work Group recommended plan of action. Both Mr. Qureshi and Mr. Kramer understand the workings of city government and the concerns of City Staff and Elected Officials. Mr. Kramer is experienced in making presentations to City Councils; local, state, and national professional seminars; and, civic groups. Several examples of these activities are presented in attached resume for Mr. Kramer. He can easily convey the essence of the technical optionsJo the City Staff and Work Group. Progressive Consulting Engineers, Inc. Environmental Task Force Work Group January 2010 1 -2 City of Cottage Grove, MN P1001 Goals and Objectives Mr. Qureshi has assisted the City of Oakdale in the construction of the PFC removal facility to treat water from Well numbers 5 and 9. This assistance involved research and review of data from West Virginia and other parts of the country. He provided technical assistance and oversight during the design and construction of the plant. Mr. Qureshi was involved in several meeting with 3M staff and the design team. Presently he is working on a well to replace Well number 8, which has a high level of PFCs. A resume for Mr. Qureshi is attached. The City desires to have substantial City Staff involvement in the accomplishment of the Work Group support and direction. Progressive Consulting Engineers (PCE) is supportive of and encourages this approach. Periodic meetings with City Staff will be accomplished during the project. Additional communication with City Staff will be on an as needed basis to obtain needed information and staff acceptance. Assist Citv Staff with Tack Force Work Group Activities Estimated tasks and hours per task are presented in Section 3 — Proposed Schedule and Cost Work Group Activities The number of meetings and duration of the Work Group will be determined by the City. Preliminary cost estimates will be provided as an optional service and the fee for this optional service will be negotiated based on the level of effort required. Objectives for the Work Group are presented below. Objectives The following options are suggested, but not all inclusive, to be considered in developing a strategic plan for objectives of the Work Group: A. Address Technical and Political Aspects 1. Identify technical options available /refocus a. Accept MPCA plan b. Modify MPCA plan c. Develop own plan 1) Investigate Water Reuse Options a) Agricultural i. Irrigation b) Environmental/Recreational i. Creation or restoration of wetlands ii. Creation of water bodies for recreational use iii. Creation of water bodies for aesthetic purposes iv. Stream augmentation c) Industrial i. Manufacturing Progressive Consulting Engineers, Inc. Environmental Task Force Work Group January 2010 1 -3 City of Cottage Grove, MN P1001 Goals and Objectives ii. Energy production iii. Water cooling applications iv. Use in boilers d) Urban i. Irrigation ii. Fire fighting iii. Window washing iv. Dust control v. Toilet flushing e) Indirect potable Groundwater recharge a. Provide further treatment for future reuse b. Augmenting aquifers c. Storing water for future use i. Aquifer Storage Recovery (ASR) ii. Hydrogeological data iii. Regulations d. Preventing ground subsidence I) Direct potable i. Conveyance from water treatment plant directly to the consumer a. Reverse Osmosis Membranes b. Residuals disposal 2) Identify contamination and treatment (3M concern not knowing all contamination present) a) PFC's (PFOA, PFOC, PFBA) b) Volatile organics c) Other 2. Involve Regulators and Agencies a. MNDNR — Jim Japs, Dale Homuth, Craig Wills b. MDH — John Line Stine; Chad Kolstad; Jim Kelly 1) EPA regulations may be different from state regulations when promulgated in the future c. MPCA — Doug Wetzstein, Superfund Staff; Jerry Stahnke, 3M Woodbury Disposal Site Investigation; Gary Krueger, 3M Cottage Grove Facility Site Investigation; Mike Connelly 1) Assess the degree of flexibility available d. MCES/Water Supply Advisory Committee — Chris Elvrum 1) Regional water treatment plants 2) Impact on regional supply e. Washington County — Lowell Johnson, John Freitag f South Washington Watershed District —Matt Moore Progressive Consulting Engineers, Inc. Environmental Task Force Work Group January 2010 1 -4 City of Cottage Grove, MN P1001 Goals and Objectives 3. Identify political considerations a. Concerns of citizens b. Concerns of elected officials c. Concerns of staff d. Public perception of use of PFC treated water 4. ID partners in Washington County a. Oakdale, Woodbury, Lake Elmo, Newport, Hastings, St Paul Park, Afton, Lakeland, and South St Paul B. Select media contact person for committee 1. Misinformation could cause the project to fail C. MDH model — Virginia Yingling, Remediation Division; Amal Djerrari 1. Plume migration 2. Test wells data a. 3M drilled 6 new test wells b. Oakdale has 5 test wells 3. MCES modeling review D. Research other states with PFC contamination 1. New Jersey, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Alabama, North Carolina and New York a. Ohio and West Virginia reached out of court settlement 1) Treatment systems for all public water supplies 2) Carbon filtration systems on private wells 3) Conduct community health evaluations to determine if there's a link between PFC exposure and disease a) Data reviewed by an independent panel of experts b) If expert panel determines there is a link between PFC and disease a medical monitoring program must be established b. New Jersey and Virginia environmental groups and unions working together to fight for safe drinking water contamination clean up, medical monitoring, and a quick phase out of PFOA production c. New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection set the drinking water guidance level for PFOA at 0.04 ppb 2. Additional information available from www.HealthyLegacy,org Progressive Consulting Engineers, Inc. Environmental Task Force Work Group January 2010 1 -5 City of Cottage Grove, MN P1001 Scope of Services Task 001 - Meeting with City staff A. Assist City with identification of invitees for a brainstorming meeting B. Assist in developing a course of action for the work group a. Identify pros and cons of each course of action C. Assist with agenda for Work Group meeting D. City will prepare minutes of the meetings Task 002 — Attend brainstorming session with Work Group and City A. Assist with the review of the goal of the work group related to groundwater contamination a. Review MPCA Minnesota Decision Document for 3M Cottage Grove Disposal Site dated 8/28/09 1) Site and groundwater at the Site are impacted with PFCs and VOCs 2) Protect the public health and welfare and the environment from the release and threatened release of PFCs from the Site. b. Identify areas of concern B. Assist in developing a strategy to achieve goals a. Address media relations /strategy b. Maintain integrity of the process C. Assist in identifying invitees to Work Group meetings to: a. Provide presentations b. Provide input b. Monitor c. Partner 1) Member from a City or organization/group a) Take information to organization for comments Task 003 - Attend Work Group meetings (every two weeks) A. Provide technical information B. Presentations, as requested Task 004 — Attend Environmental Task Force meetings, when requested d. For presentations e. To answer questions Task 005 - Provide miscellaneous services A. Perform resear for information requested by the City Progressive Consulting Engineers, Inc. Environmental Task Force Work Group January 2010 2 -1 City of Cottage Grove, MN P1001 Section 2 Scope of Services B. Review articles C. Assist in preparation of pros and cons of various options Task 006 - Assist in drafting Work Group report A. Provide information as requested B. Review draft report Optional Task 007- Negotiate Fee with City Based on Level of Effort Required: A. Prepare Preliminary Cost Estimates Progressive Consulting Engineers, Inc. Environmental Task Force Work Group January 2010 2 -2 City of Cottage Grove, MN 1`1001 Section 3 Sch edule a Cost Introduction It is our policy to work with the best interests of our clients in mind. We understand the increasing budget crunch municipalities are continuing to experience, and we make every effort to assist our clients in meeting both their project and financial goals. This translates into providing you with the best possible value for your money expended, and providing only those services necessary for successful project completion. Your involvement is a key factor in meeting budgetary constraints. Project Schedule The project schedule will be determined by the City. PCE is committed to meeting the City's proposed schedule and will assign the necessary staff to complete the project within the stated time. We plan to hold meetings with the City staff to obtain City input as needed. This will be subject to the City's discretion and the progress of the work. Project Cost A suggested method of providing service to assist the City staff with the Work Group follows: • Provide services at an hourly fee with a maximum cost of service. o The City and PCE jointed determine the tasks to be completed and the hours to be spent on each task. If there are more tasks requested or hours required than indicated below, the City has the option of deleting some tasks to stay within the "Not to Exceed Cost" or may amend the "Not to Exceed Cost" based on negotiations with PCE. ■ Assumed tasks and estimated hours per task • Attend meetings with City staff (2 hours each) • Attend Brainstorming session (8 hours each) • Attend Work Group meetings (4 hours each) Preparation of requested presentations (8 hours each) Perform research/tasks for each Work Group meeting (8 hours each) Assist with Work Group report (4 hours) o Estimated work effort ■ Attendance at: • Three (3) meeting with City staff Progressive Consulting Engineers, Inc. Environmental Task Force Work Group January 2010 . 3 -1 City of Cottage Grove, MN P1001 • One (1) Brainstorming meeting • Six (6) Work Group meetings Preparation of: • Two (2) presentations • Research • Six (6) times • Assist with Work Group Report Optional Service Preliminary cost estimates Section 3 Schedule and Cost Fee to be negotiated based on request and level of work effort required. The schedule of hourly billing rates for PCE team members is as follows: Project Principal — Naeem Qureshi - $ 160.00 per hour Project Manager — Adam J. Kramer - $140.00 per hour The types of expenses for which reimbursement will be requested are as follows: Mileage Courier $0.50 /mile Per courier costs Based on the above assumed tasks and estimated work effort required we estimate our "Not to Exceed Cost" to be as follows: Engineering Fees $ 14,900.00 Direct Expenses $ 300.00 "Not to Exceed Cost" Total $ 15,200.00 The "Not to Exceed Cost" Total does not include optional services or any miscellaneous fees. These costs are in addition to the "Not to Exceed Cost ". Progressive Consulting Engineers, Inc. Environmental Task Force Work Group January 2010 3 -2 City of Cottage Grove, MN P1001 Adam /1 Kramer, Vice President, Marketing Education South Dakota State University Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering Professional Associations Life Member - American Water Works Association American Public Works Association Chi Epsilon National Civil Engineering Honor Society Certificates Class A — Water Supply System Operator Computer Programmer FEMA Emergency Management Training AWWA Utility Management Institute Hazmat Technician Current Registration Professional Engineer - Minnesota Career Profile Vice President, Marketing, July 2008 — Present Progressive Consulting Engineers, Inc. OA Olsson Associates, 2007 -2008 Water/Wastewater Corporate Practice Group Leader R.W. Beck, 2005 -2007 Water Resources Manager, Minneapolis City of Minneapolis Water Works Division August 1966 -June 2005 Director —Water Works 1996 -2005 Superintendent Water Plant Op. 1988 -1996 Superintendent Water Distribution 1976 -1988 Engineer I & 11 1966-1976 Professional Recognition /Awards • Gold Award for Competitive Change and Efficiency. Gains from the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies — 2002 • Presidents Award for Professional Achievement from the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies — 2002 • LN Thompson Award from the Minnesota Section of AWWA for Excellence in Water Works field - 2002 Mr. Kramer is a leader in the water discipline and as Director of Minneapolis Water Works he was responsible for a $40 million budget and 280 employees. He has over 41 years of experience in water infrastructure maintenance and construction, distribution, plant operations including management of the project for the largest ultrafiltration membrane plant in North America. This experience has given him the ability to balance the complex mixture of technical, regulatory, and political aspects of water management. He offers facilitation skills to foster citizen /public and governmental decision- making relating to water issues. Experience Practice Group Leader, Mr. Kramer had the responsibilities of serving as an ambassador for the water/ wastewater practice group on corporate initiatives; facilitating marketing efforts for major projects; and development business nationwide. Membrane Testing Technical Advisory Group — Served on the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) for Water District No. 1 of Johnson County, Kansas (WaterOne) to provide technical advice to WaterOne staff and consultant for the 'WaterOne Membrane Filtration System Procurement for the Phase V Water Treatment Plant" Project. Metropolitan Council Regional Assessment of Water Supply Systems — Assisted Metropolitan Council in preparation of the draft and final Phase I Task Reports for the Council and Water Supply advisory Committee for the Council to use in its report to the Legislature by performing the following activities: Assisted with development of a summary of broad regional safety and security concerns Assisted in identifying and presenting relevant intergovern- mental models from other metropolitan areas Assisted in the evaluation of current water supply regulatory and permitting processes; identifying and examining opportunities for efficiency. Identified and developed recommendations for additional studies and analysis Provided support to the Council staff in their work with the Water Supply Advisory Committee Assisted in drafting of the Phase I Report to the Legislature • Project Assistance — provided for the following activities: - Water Plant Contract Operator Service Agreement Audit - Independent Engineering Evaluation for Project Financing - Start-up of Membrane Desalination Plant • City of Minneapolis Consulting with and advising Interim Director of Water Works Assisted with formation, facilitation, and report of a Peer Review Team audit of the Water Works capacity projections and SCADA Systems. • Provided 39 years of service and leadership at the Minneapolis Water Works and moved the Operations into the 21 Century. • Extensive experience in water infrastructure maintenance and construction, distribution, plant operations, project management for the largest Ultra filtration membrane plant in North America • Ability to balance the complex mixture of technical, regulatory, and political aspects of water management Adam J. Kramer, P.E. Page 1 • Facilitation skills to foster citizen /public and governmental decision - making relating to water issues • Testified at Minnesota Legislative hearings; presented at numerous international, national, and regional water management forums and conferences addressing the membrane filtration process, potable water issues, and management concerns. • Featured in several articles in news media and published in professional publications • Responsible for operation of a 180 MGD softening plant and 200 MGD filtration and several pump stations • Projects instituted and /or completed under Mr. Kramer's direction: - Ultra filtration membrane plants — 70 MGD near completion; 95 MGD in performance bid stage - New Pump Station No. 9 — 60 MGD New finished water reservoir— 34 MG - SCADA system master plan, design, implementation - New maintenance shop - Conversion from Anhydrous to Aqueous Ammonia feed system - New Kenwood High Service Pump Station - Cleaning and lining installation —75 MG reservoir - Bulk potassium permanganate feed system and building addition Retrofit of sand filter to air water backwash system - Installation of chlorine scrubber - Repair and retrofitting — 45 MG Reservoir - Lagoon Overflow Treatment Plant conception, design, and construction - Lead the introduction of "Change Management" techniques and began a progressive movement within the Minneapolis Water Works Division. Local, State, National Memberships • Charter Member and past board member of North Metro CAER (Community Awareness and Emergency Response) organization • Member of United States Geological Service NAWQA (National Water Quality Assessment) task force for the Mississippi River • Task force member Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for developing voluntary dam operations during low flow conditions on the Mississippi River • Charter member and co- founder Mississippi River Defense Net- work • Charter member, Chair Emeritus, Executive Committee Member and Past Chairman of Gopher State One Call Board of Directors • Past Member of AWWARF (American Water Works Association Research Foundation) Tailored Collaboration Committee • American Water Works Association Research foundation Advisory Committee Member for a number of research projects: Identifying research projects for membrane filtration Knowledge Management for water utilities American Congress to develop future scenarios for water utilities for the next 20 years Treatment plant residual monofils research Integration of membranes into existing treatment processes • Past Board member of Minnesota AWWA and present member of several committees • Past Board president and member of the Suburban Utilities Superintendent's Association • Past EPA task force member to review the past 25 years and determine needed emphasis and direction for the next 25 years Page 2 Adam J. Kramer, P.E. Past Chairperson of the Codes and Standards Committee and member of City of New Hope Planning Commission Local, State, National, International Contacts • Member of numerous workshops, panel discussions and advisory committees to facilitate consensus and address various water issues. • Guest speaker at the International Water Agencies Conference in Mulheim, Germany on the Minneapolis Membrane Filtration Project • Presenter at the National Water Research Institute Conference on the Minneapolis Membrane Filtration Project • Presenter at the National Water Research Institute Conference on the Minneapolis Membrane Filtration Project • Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies Conference presenter on strategy used to gain political and technical support of the Minneapolis Water Works Membrane Project. • Speaker at the National American Water Works Association Membrane Technology Conference on the Minneapolis Water Works Membrane Project Process • Numerous interviews by printed and electronic media including CBS News with Dan Rather • Several magazine articles about the membrane plant in Engineering News Record, Public Works Magazine • A variety of published articles and chapter in a text book including: Minnesota Medicine Cover Story, May 2005 City Father's Magazine, Fall 2001 Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine, August 1996 Star Tribune Sunday Magazine, March 1983 Water and Waste Engineering Magazine, article "Minneapolis Keeps on Truckin" Kramer, Taflin, Whitaker, Weber, June 1975 Author Chapter 12, Adam Kramer, "Management Innovation in U.S. Public Water and Wastewater Systems" authors; Paul Seidenstat, Michael Nadol, Dean Kaplan, Simon Hakim, Wiley and Sons, 2005 Adam J. Kramer, P.E. Page 3 10 F�J reshi, P.E. Project Principal Education Master of Science in Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota, 1985 Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, 1966 Professional Organizations Member - American Water Works Association (AWWA) Past Member - Coagulation and Filtration Committee, AWWA, involved in publication of "Precoat Filtration" and "Operational Control of Coagulation and Filtration Process" Manuals Member - Program and Education Committee AWWA, Minnesota Section Current Registration Minnesota, Wisconsin Awards L. N. Thompson Award Minnesota Section AWWA, Sept. 2008 Gimmek and Gadget Award Minnesota Section AWWA, 1996 Career Profile 1985 — Present Principal Progressive Consulting Engineers, Inc. 1976-1985 Engineer Minneapolis Water Works 1973-1976 Engineer Isrealson & Associates 1967-1976 General Advisory Service Naeem Qureshi, P.E. Mr. Qureshi has over 41 years of experience in well, storage, booster station, and water treatment plant (WTP) design, water distribution analysis and design, water quality, and water rate studies. Mr. Qureshi has over 9 years of experience with Minneapolis Water Works. He has worked on over two hundred (200) projects in the water supply area. Projects include water quality, WTP design, water system analysis, operational review of water plants, storage, pumping stations, and well design. Water System Studies • Water Distribution System Analysis, City of Anoka, MN • Comprehensive Water System Plan, City of Blaine, MN • Water System Study Review, City of Brooklyn Center, MN • Comprehensive Water System Study, City of Brooklyn Park, MN • Comprehensive Water System Plan, City of Buffalo, MN • Distribution System Analysis, City of Cloquet, MN • Water System Analysis, City of Columbia of Columbia Heights, MN • Water Distribution System Analysis, City of Faribault, MN • Water System Study, City of Hopkins, MN • Water Distribution System Analysis, City of Hilltop, MN • Water Distribution System Analysis, City of Grand Rapids, MN • Water Distribution System Analysis, City of Hibbing, MN • Comprehensive Water Plan Update, City of Inver Grove Heights, MN • Comprehensive Water Plan Update, City of Lakeville, MN • Water Distribution System Analysis, City of Maplewood, MN • Alternate Water Source Study, City of Minneapolis, MN • Minneapolis Water System Analysis, City of Minneapolis, MN • Comprehensive Water System Plan, City of Melrose, MN • Water Distribution System Analysis, City of Northfield, MN • Comprehensive Water System Plan Update, City of Oakdale, MN • Comprehensive Water System Plan, City of Owatonna, MN • Comprehensive Water System Plan, City of Princeton, MN • Comprehensive Water Plan Update, City of Red Wing, MN • Water Distribution System Analysis, City of Robbinsdale, MN • Water Distribution System Analysis, City of Rochester, MN • Water Distribution System Modeling, Rochester Public Utilities • Comprehensive Water System Plan, City of Rogers, MN • Comprehensive Water System Plan, City of Shakopee, MN • Water Distribution System Analysis, City of Shoreview, MN • Water Distribution System Analysis, City of St. Louis Park, MN • Water Distribution System Analysis, Superior, WI • Water System Repair, 934 t Air Force Base /Benham, Minneapolis, MN • Crab Orchard Water System, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Marion, IL Well /Pump /Pump Station Projects • Well No. 8 (1,000 gpm), Rogers, MN • Well No. 20 (1,200 gpm), Edina, MN • Well (500 gpm) and Wellhouse, Anoka Hennepin School District • Well (1,500 gpm) and Wellhouse No. 9, Oakdale, MN • Wells No. 35, 36, 37, 38, and 39 (1,000 gpm /ea.), Rochester, MN • Well No. 7 (500 gpm), Prior Lake, MN • Well No. 8 (1,500 gpm), Anoka, MN • Well No. 6 (1,00 gpm), Buffalo, MN • Pump and Well No. 7 (1,000 gpm) and Pumphouse, Princeton, MN • Well No. 9 (2,200 gpm), Melrose, MN • Pump and Well No. 8 (1,000 gpm) and Pumphouse, Melrose, MN • Pump and Well No. 8 (1,000 gpm) and Pumphouse, Oakdale, MN • Booster Station, Northfield, MN Page 1 • Kenwood Pump Station (5,000 gpm), Minneapolis, MN • Pump Station (4,200 gpm), Grand Rapids, MN • Pump Station (1,200 gpm), Northfield, MN • Pump Station (1,200 gpm), Red Wing, MN • Genoa (5,000 gpm) Pump Station, Genoa, WI • Pump Station No. 9 (48,000 gpm), Minneapolis Water Works, MN • Lagoon Overflow Treatment (1.2 MGD) Pump Station, Minneapolis Water Works, MN • Calvary Hill Booster Station (4,000 gpm), St. Cloud, MN • Pump Station No. 8, Minneapolis Water Works, Columbia Heights, MN • Supernatant (500 gpm) Pump Station, St. Paul Water Utility, St. Paul, MN Watermain • Design of 1,000' of 20" watermain connection to new tower, Cloquet, MN • Design of 3,000' of 16" watermain connection to new wells, Melrose, MN • Design of 3,400' of 12" watermain connection to new tower, Grand Rapids, MN • Design of 3,600' of 12" and 16" watermain in connection with T.H. 610, Brooklyn Park, MN • Design of 5,000' of 10" and 12" watermain, Tomah, WI • Design of 7,800' of 12" watermain, Cloquet, MN • Design of 25,000' of 6" through 16" watermain, Prior Lake, MN • 1 -494 Design -Build Project Relocation Design For Utilities • Design Watermains 934"' Air Lift Wing, USAR, Minneapolis, MN Water Rate /Cost of Service Studies • Rate and Sewer Rate Study, City of Becker, MN • Cost of Service to Bloomington Study, City of Minneapolis, MN • Water and Sewer Rate Study, City of Brooklyn Center, MN • Water Rate Study, City of Brooklyn Park, MN • Water Rate Study, City of Blaine, MN • Water and Sewer Rate Study, City of Cloquet, MN • Cost of Service to Superior, WI, City of Cloquet, MN • Water and Sewer Rate Study, City of Dayton, MN • Water Rate Study, City of Edina, MN • Water and Sewer Rate Study, City of Fridley, MN • Water and Sewer Rate Study, City of Grand Rapids, MN • Cost of Service to LaPrairie, City of Grand Rapids, MN • Water Rate Study, City of Hastings, MN • Water and Sewer Rate Study, City of Hermantown, MN • Water Rate Study, City of Litchfield, MN • Water Rate Study, Minneapolis Water Works, Minneapolis, MN • Cost of Service to Landfall Study, City of Oakdale, MN • Water Rate Study, City of Rochester, MN Water Rate Study, City of Shakopee, MN Water and Sewer Rate Study, City of St. Cloud, MN Storage • 3.0 million gallon ground storage, City of Brooklyn Park, MN • 1.0 million gallon elevated storage, City of Cloquet, MN • 1.0 million gallon elevated storage, City of Hibbing, MN • 500,000 gallon elevated storage, City of Grand Rapids, MN • 10 million gallon ground storage, City of Minneapolis, MN • 2.0 million gallon ground storage, City of Ramsey, MN • 500,000 gallon ground storage, City of Redwood Falls, MN • 1.0 million gallon elevated storage, City of St. Cloud, MN • 2.0 million gallon ground storage, City of St. Cloud, MN • (2) 2.5 million gallon storage tanks, City of Shakopee, MN Naeem Qureshi, P.E. Page 2 Water Treatment Plant Feasibility Studies • City of Edina, MN • City of Hermantown, MN • City of Inver Grove Heights, MN • City of Milaca, MN • City of Redwood Falls, MN • City of Staples, MN • City of Winona, MN • 3m Company, Cordova, IL Water Treatment Plant Design • Perfluorochemicals , Oakdale, MN — Assisted the City of Oakdale in research and evaluation of options for treatment for PFC in Wells No. 5 and No. 9. Met with 3M staff on a regular basis and provided updates to the City. Provided technical assistance and oversight during design and construction of the PFC removal plant. • Water Treatment Plant No. 4(2,000 gpm), City of Anoka, MN • Water Treatment Plant No. 6 (1,500 gpm), City of Anoka, MN • Water Treatment Plant No. 1 (2,000 gpm), City of Blaine, MN • Water Treatment Plant No. 2 (5,500 gpm). City of Blaine, MN • Water Treatment Plant No. 3 (2,000 gpm), City of Blaine, MN • Water Treatment Plant Exp. (7.000 gpm), City of Brooklyn Park, MN • Regent Ave. Plant Improve (7,000 gpm), City of Brooklyn Park, MN • Reconstruction Filter, City of Columbia Heights, MN • Wooddale Water Treatment Plant (1,000 gpm), City of Edina, MN • Water Treatment Plant No. 2 (2,000 gpm), Edina, MN • Water Plant No. 3, (2,000 gpm) City of Edina, MN • Water Treatment Plant No. 4 (2,000 gpm), City of Edina, MN • Reconstruct Filters (Cost $1.0 Million), City of Fridley, MN • Misc. Filtration Plant Improve. (Cost $0.2 Million), City of Fridley, MN • Water Treatment Plant No. 1 (900 gpm), City of Goodview, MN • Water Treatment Plant NO. 2 (700 gpm), City of Goodview, MN • Preliminary Design, CIP, City of Hopkins, MN • Water Treatment Plant Design (2,850 gpm), City of Isanti, MN • Water Treatment Plant (7,000 gpm), Lakeville, MN • Lagoon Overflow Treatment (1,200 gpm), City of Minneapolis, MN • Water Treatment Plant No. 1 (700 gpm), City of Princeton, MN • Water Treatment Plant No. 1 (2,000 gpm), City of Robbinsdale, MN • Water Treatment Plant No. 2 (2,000 gpm), City of Robbinsdale, MN • Water Treatment Plant No. 3 (1,000 gpm), City of Robbinsdale, MN • Lime Softening Plant (500 gpm), City of Staples, MN • Water Treatment Plant No. 4 & Vinyl Chloride, City of St. Louis Park, MN • Water Treatment Plant No. 8, City of St. Louis Park, MN • Water Treatment Plant No. 16 (1,600 gpm), City of St. Louis Park, MN • Water Treatment Plant (500 gpm), Fed. Correctional inst., Sandstone, MN Technical Papers • "Reduce Vinyl Chloride Levels ", Opflow AWWA Publication, February 2010. • "Getting The Most of the Filters ", AWWA Annual Conference in San Diego, CA on June 2009. • "Chlorine Gas vs. Sodium Hypochlorite: What's the Best Option ?" Opflow AWWA Publication, July 2008. • "Air- Stripping Provides a Cost - Effective Solution for VOC Removal ", Opflow, AWWA Publication, March 2007. • "Operator Involvement In Plant Design ", AWWA Annual Conference, San Antonio, Texas, June, 2006. • . "Radium Removal by HMO and Manganese Greensand" Journal AWWA, March 2003. • "Radium Removal in Drinking Water" AWWA Minnesota Section 1999 Annual Conference Naeem Qureshi, P.E. Page 3 • "Treatment Processes" AWWA Minnesota Section 1998 Annual Conference • "Minnesota Water Plant Meets Design Capacity ", Public Works, June, 1996 • "Energy Act Spurs Use of More Efficient Fixtures ", Water Engineering and Management, September 1995 • "A Study of Copper Corrosion Control Strategies ", Public Works, October 1994. • "Water Rates Issues ", AWWA Minnesota Section 1994 Annual Conference. • "Pilot Study Points Way to Iron /Manganese Removal ", Water Engineering and Management, February 1994. • "Water Rates" AWWA North Central Section (NCS), 1989 Annual Conference • "Water Filtration" Joint meeting of N.D. Water Pollution Control Federation, N.D. APWA and N.D. Water Pollution Control Assoc., October 1986 • "Reducing Aluminum Residuals in Finished Water ", Journal AWWA (JAW WA) - October 1985 • "Rate Making" AWWA NCS 1985 Annual Conference. • "Alum vs. Ferric Salts for Chemical Coagulation" Water Operators School, Duluth, MN, May 9, 1985 • "Water Filtration" Advance Water Operators School, Bloomington, MN, April 1984 • "Orifice Plate a Low Cost Reducer" American City and County, July 1983 • "The Effect of Backwash Rate on Filter Performance" JAW WA September 1982 • "Alum vs. Ferric Chloride" AWWA NCS 1984 Annual Conference, Bloomington, MN • "Comparative Performance of Dual & Mixed Media ", JAWWA, May 1981 • "Conversion of Sand Filters to Mixed Media Filters ", AWWA North Central Section, 1979 Annual Conference, St. Cloud, MN, Naeem Qureshi, P.E. Page 4