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Kalispell Wastewater Treatment Plant Biosolids Treatment-Disposal SOQ_AE2SKALISPELL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BIOSOLIDS TREATMENT-DISPOSAL CITY OF KALISPELL SUBMITTED BY: Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC (AE2S) 690 North Meridian Road - Suite 218Kalispell, MT 59901 POINT OF CONTACT Scott Buecker, PE T: 406-219-2633C: 406-570-5184 Scott.Buecker@AE2S.com 6.19.2024 STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR www.ae2s.com Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC 690 N Meridian Road, Suite 218 • Kalispell, MT 59901 • 406-257-8990 June 19, 2024 Susie Turner Public Works Director 201 1st Avenue East Kalispell, MT 59901 Re: Advanced Biosolids Treatment and Sustainable Disposal Solutions Dear Ms. Turner: AE2S has built a reputation for delivering challenging wastewater infrastructure projects. The City of Kalispell Biosolids Treatment and Disposal project presents a unique set of challenges including tight time constraints, novel treatment technologies and inexperienced equipment suppliers, and the need for seamless integration of a new process facility within the existing AWTP facilities. Our team recognizes that successful infrastructure delivery requires far more than just consulting and design work. It requires a holistic approach encompassing permit acquisition, funding procurement, meticulous preparation for bidding, adept administration of the construction contract, and ongoing support to our clients to optimize operations and controls. Our seasoned team is well-versed in navigating the intricacies of heavy civil construction projects, delivering efficiently and effectively executed projects from inception to completion. By selecting AE2S, you will gain the following benefits: ✓ Time is of the Essence. The urgency of the City's biosolids disposal challenges demands swift action, and AE2S is fully committed to expediting every phase of this project, from planning, funding procurement, design and probable equipment pre-procurement, we will tailor our efforts to meet your critical path timeline. We will quickly help you develop a comprehensive understanding of the alternative technologies available for biosolids treatment and drying, engaging potential contractors early to streamline project delivery, and explore collaborative project delivery models where feasible. ✓ Project Delivery Expertise. AE2S brings a wealth of specialized wastewater process engineering and biosolids management experience to the table. From preliminary design and equipment procurement through detailed design and programming integration into your existing AWTP systems, our team will rise to meet the unique challenges posed by this project. We’ve delivered on high- degree of difficulty wastewater projects many times before, and we will deliver this one for you. ✓ Funding Procurement Assistance. We understand this project’s urgency and demands also bring a budgetary impact. We will make every effort to help the City secure funding by leveraging our AE2S Nexus groups’ expertise in PFAS related funding procurement and confirm we follow associated project requirements for the funding. As a project manager, I have worked hand-in- hand with our funding experts on delivering projects. They will explore all appropriate funding avenues, including potential Federal, State, and discretionary funding sources on your behalf. With AE2S as your partner, you can be confident that the City of Kalispell's biosolids disposal project will be in expert hands. Thank you for considering AE2S for this courageous project. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you to achieve sustainable, long-term solutions for biosolids disposal! Please contact me with any questions you might have regarding our proposal. I can be reached by email at Scott.Buecker@ae2s.com, at 406-257-8990, or on my cell phone at 406-570-5184. Submitted in Service, AE2S Scott Buecker, PE Project Manager AE2S KALISPELL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BIOSOLIDS TREATMENT-DISPOSAL STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS 1 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 2. RELEVANT COMPANY EXPERIENCE i Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC (AE2S) Established in 1991, Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC (AE2S) is a specialized civil and environmental consulting engineering firm dedicated to delivering exceptional services to municipal, rural, and industrial clients. At AE2S, we prioritize “extreme client service,” aiming to become an extension of our clients’ staff, proactively addressing their needs, and serving their interests. With a core focus on water - potable, wastewater, and stormwater - we offer a comprehensive range of services, including electrical and structural engineering, surveying, mapping, geographic information systems (GIS), civil engineering, and site development. Our expertise extends beyond design and consulting; we are committed to delivering critical infrastructure projects via successful project delivery from conception to optimization of operations. In that spirit, we provide cradle-to-grave value-added services including financial assessments, funding procurement specialists, instrumentation and controls, and SCADA programming services. “Project Delivery” Engineers We see our highest and best service as “project delivery” engineers - not just design and consultation. Success for us is the delivery of critical infrastructure, because that’s what we see satisfying our clients the most. Design and consulting are just a portion of a successful wastewater infrastructure project. Successful delivery requires successful permitting, funding, bidding, construction, and optimization of operations. In today’s thin and volatile heavy civil construction market, we know we must begin our work with bid day in mind on day one. Whether we deliver this project for you with conventional design-bid-build, or use a collaborative delivery model, we will communicate with contractors early to generate interest in the project and give the contracting community confidence to pursue your project. Our contracting resources want to work on our infrastructure projects because they trust our designs, know we focus on the right priorities, and build strong teams between the owner and the contractor. Specialized Wastewater Services AE2S boasts extensive experience in domestic and industrial wastewater treatment and compliance. Our team comprises seasoned professionals skilled in process design, equipment selection, and operation, allowing us to tailor treatment solutions to meet our clients’ specific needs. Our experience stretches from small and relatively simple treatment to large and very complex designs, for higher functioning plants requiring nutrient removal, reuse (water and/or biosolids) applications. Wastewater Plant Biosolids Treatment and Disposal AE2S provides comprehensive biosolids treatment and disposal solutions, including digestion, dewatering, composting, drying, and disposal designs tailored to our clients’ requirements. We understand the importance of aligning biosolids treatment with disposal methods to maintain sustainable and beneficial utilization. In light of emerging challenges such as PFAS contamination, we remain at the forefront of innovative technologies and regulatory developments to address evolving needs effectively. The City of Kalispell has arrived at a crossroads - historically the City has relied on Glacier Gold Compost for approximately 80% of disposal, and the Flathead County Landfill for the approximate remaining 20%. But now Glacier Gold is in a state of flux as to their future, and the landfill would prefer not to accept the City’s biosolids long- term. Therefore, the City needs to move to “control its own destiny” in regards to 37Montana LicensedProfessionals 330+ AE2S Staff 100%EmployeeOwned Established 1991 Local Office: 690 North Meridian Road Kalispell, MT 59901406-257-8990 Corporate Office: 4050 Garden View Drive Grand Forks, ND 58201701-746-8087 AE2S KALISPELL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BIOSOLIDS TREATMENT-DISPOSAL STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS 2 biosolids disposal, by generating a high- quality end product that will maximize your ability to sustainably and beneficially utilize it for decades to come. We are familiar with conventional biosolids management designs and disposal methods, whether it be land application or landfill, Class A or Class B, composted or not. We have two clients in southwest Montana digesting and composting their biosolids (the City of Livingston and the Big Sky County Water and Sewer District). The City of Livingston can generate a Class B dewatering cake from their thickened solids digesters, for landfill disposal. Alternatively and preferably, they compost their biosolids for a Class A product that they utilize for public works landscaping, and donating to the public. Big Sky creates a high-quality compost with sawdust and wood chips and is able to sell the product to landscaping companies and the general public. We have larger scale biosolids design and management experience (firm and individual), including auto-thermal aerobic digestion, conventional aerobic digestion, anaerobic digestion, thickening, dewatering, passive drying, composting, combined heat and power systems, renewable natural gas (RNG) harvesting, and land application management assistance. But Kalispell is in relatively uncharted waters at this point, with a new regime needed that is focused on minimizing biosolids volume while maximizing biosolids quality, so that you can use the end product on your own land in a safe manner that passes the public acceptance test. PFAS is a newer target in biosolids treatment, and while there are multiple companies racing for market share, the regulatory landscape is also, as of yet, unclear. The EPA will release their recommendations in December of 2024, and while we will be able to use that information to adjust our project delivery for you, you don’t have the luxury of sitting on your hands for another six months. If we had to project, we speculate the EPA will land on guidance that a range of less than 30 to 50 micrograms µg of PFAS compounds per kilogram (kg, µg/kg or parts per trillion) of biosolids will be about the threshold for land application to non-food-based crops. Schedule Key Project Staff Recognizing the urgency of the City of Kalispell’s biosolids disposal challenges, AE2S is committed to expediting project planning, permitting, funding, and design phases to meet critical timelines. Our experienced team will conduct thorough technology comparisons and engage potential contractors early to set the stage for efficient project delivery. We aim to maximize the 2025 construction season while maintaining a balanced approach between speed and comprehensive understanding. There are some technology comparisons that you will likely want to have done prior to procurement, including pyrolysis and gasification versus Supercritical Water Oxidation (SCWO); conventional heat drying versus mechanical vapor recompression; and whether or not you can forego primary sludge digestion. We are committed to getting through these analyses with you as quickly as possible without sacrificing understanding of the pros and cons and total life-cycle costs of these alternatives to the City. We also respectively suggest that the City allow us to work with potential general contractors as soon as possible, to develop interest in the project (at minimum), and at maximum, procure a contractor earlier in the project (via Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR or CMGC) so that engineer’s opinions of cost can be verified sooner than bid day, the latter is too late to adjust the project to confirm that external funding is secured and it can be constructed. In short, we’ll work to get this project implemented in time for the City to transition to a more reliable long-term biosolids disposal plan, and we won’t take an unnecessarily slow and overly deep technical dive into the various technologies and equipment suppliers available for this project. We’ll strike the necessary balance between speed and the understanding this project demands. City of Kalispell Scott Buecker, PE Project Manager Jason Benson, PE QA/QC Zach Magdol, PE Client Manager/Principal-in-Charge Scott Schaefer, PE PFAS TechnicalAdvisor WGMSurvey Alpine Geotechnical Geotechnical Engineering In selecting a consultant for this project, you are looking for a project team that has the right combination of expertise and availability to design and successfully implement the right solution. This organizational chart shows each team member’s role and how our team will interact. Each of these experts are committed to making this project a success. Resumes for the key personnel shown are provided in the Appendix and represent only some of the most relevant experience for each individual. Kelsey Wagner, PE Project Engineer Dylan Mastrud I&C/SCADA Technician Adam Wahler, PE Electrical Engineer James Sletten Senior Controls Consultant Jordan Geiger, PE Structural Engineer Alan Wendt, PE, CFM Site/Civil Engineer Kayla Mehrens Funding Procurement Specialist Clay Martins, EIT Civil EIT AE2S KALISPELL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BIOSOLIDS TREATMENT-DISPOSAL STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS 3 Our Trusted Partners GEOTECHNICAL SURVEY Design and construction of functional, cost-effective structures require a thorough understanding of local soil, rock, and groundwater conditions. Alpine Geotechnical provides Geotechnical Investigation, Engineering and Consulting Services to support all phases of a project, from preliminary design through completion of the building process. The Engineering staff has Geotechnical experience on projects ranging from large commercial buildings, retaining structures and roadways. The project will be staffed from their Kalispell, Montana office, where they have extensive experience and expertise in the Flathead Valley area with its complex glacial geology. Since surveying and mapping lay the foundation for projects, accurate and reliable data are critical for success. Clients rely on WGM Group’s experience, technology, and attention to detail to provide cost-effective surveying for any size or type of project. Our Professional Land Surveyors use proven field techniques combined with the latest technology to ensure the accuracy of the data we gather for extensive mapping and boundary definitions. We provide the data for peace of mind on property lines, from commercial development to conservation easements and everything in between. 3. COMPANY QUALIFICATIONS AND REFERENCES OTSEGO EAST BIOSOLIDS FACILITY | Otsego, Minnesota AE2S worked with the City of Otsego to complete a Wastewater Master Plan in 2018 that charted the wastewater utility’s direction for the next 80 years. The first major project from the Master Plan was a Biosolids Building, which dewaters thickened waste activated sludge (TWAS) from both the City’s East WWTF and West WWTF. The dewatered cake is then chemically stabilized using the proprietary Schwing Bioset system to achieve Class A, Exceptional Quality Biosolids. The AE2S design team closely collaborated with the Otsego operations team to address biosolids and other needs at the East WWTF. The site lacked essential facilities like a garage, storage space, training room, breakroom, and locker rooms. The new biosolids building accommodates these elements, along with a maintenance shop and dead-file storage. Sized for the City’s ultimate buildout, half of the process equipment was installed in the initial construction phase. Utilizing Revit, the design team conducted 3D virtual walk- throughs of the building during design milestone meetings with operational staff. The dewatering, chemical stabilization system, and material handling designs prioritized operator-friendly and operationally flexible features. The TWAS storage tank enables East-West blending for a consistent TWAS stream. Dewatering of undigested TWAS limits recycled phosphorus, and the centrate storage tank allows phosphorus control through chemical dosing for further optimization. The polymer dosing system incorporates solution aging and multiple dosing options for undigested TWAS optimization. Pilot testing favored centrifuge technology for the specific TWAS stream. Stabilized cake handling includes dual truck bays with flexibility for roll-off dumpsters or full semi-tractor trucks, and an automated distributing conveyor system enhances loading operations. Given there are residential neighbors on three sides, odor control was a significant project focus. The project also incorporates green design elements such as solar panels on the building roof (Green Project Reserve funded), a low maintenance rain garden catchment, and native prairie grass and tree plantings along the site border to provide visual screening to future residential neighbors. The project was bid in February 2020 and awarded within 1% of the engineer’s opinion of cost. Project funding was via the State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan program. Key Project Elements Undigested TWAS Dewatering Recycled Phosphorus Management Operationally Flexible Design Green Design Elements Energy Conservation CLIENT: City of Otsego 5850 Randolph Avenue NE Otsego, MN 55374 CLIENT CONTACT: Kurt Neidermeier - Utilities Manager 763-428-9215 kneidermeier@ci.otsego.mn.us DATE: 2019-2021 AE2S KALISPELL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BIOSOLIDS TREATMENT-DISPOSAL STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS 4 CLIENT: City of Owatonna 1150 Industrial Road Owatonna, MN 55060 CLIENT CONTACT: Andrew Fischer - Wastewater Manager 507-774-7153 andrew.fischer@ci.owatonna.mn.us WASTEWATER TREATMENT EXPANSION AND UPGRADE | Owatonna, Minnesota In 2019, the City of Owatonna finalized a facility planning effort for expanding its wastewater treatment facility. The existing facility, designed for 5 MGD on an average wet weather (AWW) flow basis, had a 30-year design flow of 9.1 MGD identified in the plan. In 2020, AE2S was chosen to collaborate with Nero Engineering on the design and construction of the expansion project with AE2S leading the solids process design and providing civil, structural, electrical, and I&C design for both the biosolids and liquids treatment improvements. The liquids treatment improvements include a new membrane bioreactor (MBR) building, new fine screen building, upgraded activated sludge basins to biological nutrient removal (BNR), new primary clarifier mechanisms, new process blowers, and demolition or repurposing of secondary clarifiers and sand filters. The solids improvements include a new waste activated sludge (WAS) storage tank and pumping (repurposing of final clarifier), new primary sludge pumping, a new rotary drum thickening building with thickened sludge storage and the ability to co-thicken, rehabilitation of the existing digester complex including conversion of the secondary digester to a primary digester, and a new biogas conditioning and upgrading system that will inject renewable natural gas on to the utility’s natural gas grid. The project has received green project reserve grant dollars, a point source implementation grant, and discretionary congressional funding. In addition, the project is pursuing tax credits for the renewable natural gas portion of the facility. DATE: 2020 - Present Key Project Elements Facility Expansion BNR Activated Sludge Repurposing of Existing Tanks Assisted with $25+ Million in Grant Funding WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY UPGRADE AND EXPANSION | Livingston, Montana The City of Livingston WRF was facing a new MPDES permit, treatment facilities at the end of their useful life, and treatment technologies that were out of date given the modern permitting landscape and size of the WRF (Rotating Biological Contactors (RBCs) and Anaerobic Digesters). The City’s new MPDES permit was expected to have an ammonia limit, but the draft that was released also had stringent TN and TP limits. AE2S paused design work and conducted a Water Quality Assessment in Support of a Mixing Zone and was able to remove the TN and TP limits from the permit, saving the City from additional extremely expensive upgrades. The project team then proceeded with design of screening, influent pumping, continuous inflow sequencing batch reactors, a new UV disinfection facility, conversion of the City’s old primary clarifiers to WAS holding basins, sludge removal, cleaning, rehabilitation and covering of the City’s two anaerobic digesters for conversion to thickened sludge aerobic digestion, and controls improvements and expansion of the compost facility. The project also included an I&C/SCADA overhaul with cloud- based SCADA. The old RBCs were demolished, the basins filled and a solar array was constructed on top of the basins. The project design had to be completed in one year, on an RCRA State Superfund Site (TCE/PCE contamination from the old BNSF station depot) with high groundwater and floodplain impacts (the WRF sits down near the Yellowstone River). This required extensive permit CLIENT:City of Livingston 330 N Bennett Street Livingston, MT 59047 CLIENT CONTACT: Shannon Holmes Public Works Director 406-222-5667 sholmes@livingstonmontana.org Key Project Elements Rapid Design Delivery Requirements MPDES Permitting on Yellowstone River Design Definition Report/Process Selection Extreme Site Constraits (Floodplain, Superfund, High Groundwater) Energy Management Component (Premium Efficiency Blowers) DATE: 2016-2020 coordination with the Contractor, Owner and DEQ, and the design was raised to avoid heavy dewatering and what would have an expensive treatment system for the dewatered groundwater. The WRF was constructed over two record Montana winters and started up in 2019. Startup was challenging but completed successfully and the facility is currently producing TN less than 5 mg/L, and the thickened WAS aerobic digesters are obtaining over 50% volatile solids reduction. AE2S KALISPELL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BIOSOLIDS TREATMENT-DISPOSAL STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS 5 will be obtained via subconsultants; WGM for site survey and Alpine for Geotechnical. The primary engineers in charge of delivering this project for the City of Kalispell, Scott Buecker and Kelsey Wagner, are all-too familiar with the current construction market, and how challenging it is to procure at least one solid contractor, if not two or three. They start communicating with the contracting community early in their projects to ensure that their clients get engaged bidders, in addition to feedback on timing of the bid, time needed for completion, what sets up well for pre-procurement, and what are the penalties and risk allocation. AE2S typically gets good bids on our projects, and not by accident. It’s because contractors trust our designs, know that we are thorough, and they also know us to be both very knowledgeable, fair, and just in the administration of the construction contract. Firm’s History in the Industry AE2S got its start in the early 1990s in North Dakota during the rollout of the Surface Water Treatment Rule. In the first decade the company focused on water treatment, but that changed in 2006 when the firm hired Jason Benson, an extraordinarily talented wastewater process engineer, and additional acquisition of wastewater engineering talent in the 2010s. In 2008, AE2S was hired by the City of Grand Rapids, Minnesota (5 MGD annual average) to deliver their new primary solids digestion and dewatering project, including piloting of dewatering technologies and an all-new biosolids processing building. In the mid-2010s, we were hired by the City of Williston to deliver their new $80M WRRF, which included auto-thermal aerobic digestion, and dewatering and biosolids storage. The wastewater practice was getting traction in earnest with designs for Watford City, North Dakota; Havre, Montana; and Bismarck, North Dakota. In 2015, the practice hired Scott Buecker to start the Bozeman office. The first project that office completed was the City of Livingston’s WRF Expansion and Upgrade, which included thickened WAS facilities, conversion from anaerobic to aerobic digestion, and expansion of the City’s composting facilities for Class A biosolids production. Since that time, the firm has completed additional complex biosolids facility project delivery, including that for the cities of Otsego and Owatonna in Minnesota, and Big Sky and Manhattan in Montana. Our team comprises licensed professionals with extensive experience in wastewater engineering and project delivery. With a proven track record of successful project execution and a commitment to client satisfaction, AE2S is well-equipped to address the City of Kalispell’s needs effectively. Any certifications not held by AE2S Understanding and Approach AE2S acknowledges the City’s pressing need for professional support in conducting an alternative review for biosolid handling, treatment, and disposal. We are prepared to collaborate closely with the City to evaluate disposal alternatives, technology selections, and delivery approaches, confirming alignment with project goals and timelines. In tandem, we are prepared to immediately start a proactive funding pursuit and advocate on your behalf with key State and Federal funding agencies. Given the potential costs, time it takes to pull down external funds, and the drivers behind this project, there is reason to believe that some cost burden on your rate base may be mitigated by outside assistance in the form of grants and low interest loans, however, rapid action is necessary to position this project in agency priority queues. Our staff have been tangentially aware of Kalispell’s biosolids challenges as we have pursued the Flathead County Septage and Biosolids Facility, that has now morphed into just a septage receiving facility, and what we have picked up while working for you and Evergreen. Our key team members visited the AWWT to gain a deeper understanding of the project: The historical disposal means and methods (Glacier Gold Compost and Flathead County Landfill) cannot be relied on long-term for disposal of the City’s biosolids. Glacier Gold is contractually obligated to take the City’s biosolids for the time being, but this could end in less than two years. Time is of the essence for this project. The City acknowledges that there is and will likely continue to be PFAS in the biosolids for the foreseeable future, which could impede successful disposal via means other than Glacier Gold or the landfill, and also alarms some members of the public. Therefore, the City is considering treating the biosolids for PFAS reduction, to maximize flexibility with short- and long-term disposal. The City also owns 40 acres of land that could potentially be used for incorporating biochar and dried biosolids into the soil, sequestering carbon and providing a sustainable avenue for years to come. AE2S KALISPELL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BIOSOLIDS TREATMENT-DISPOSAL STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS 6 This is a brand new field and many equipment/technology providers are trying to position for market share, and brace for more production volume. The selection will need to take into account their ability to deliver their equipment in a feasible timeframe for the overall project schedule. Biosolids gasification and pyrolysis processes have been developed to reduce biosolids volume, generate a biochar, and increasingly to obtain substantial destruction of PFAS. The process takes biosolids that have been dewatered to a minimum 15% or 16%, and then puts it through Fluid Lift Gasification (FLG), pyrolysis and thermal oxidation. Biosolids volume reductions of up to 90% can be achieved, and if the starting biosolids are dewatered to 20% or more, the process can approach energy neutrality. The end product is a biochar that can further adsorb additional PFAS in soils, while sequestering carbon and integrating it into the soil biome. There are at least two vendors that are establishing track records with this technology: BioForceTech and EcoRemedy. BioForceTech uses modular “bio-drying” units that it claims uses 35 kWh per ton of biosolids in a batch process. Multiple units are employed depending on the size of the facility. Kalispell would be a very small installation; one biodryer would suffice though we’d recommend two for redundancy. EcoRemedy uses fluid lift gasification for simultaneous pyrolysis and gasification, generating syngas and biochar. EcoRemedy’s FLG process does not use sand like traditional FLG. It uses the ash generated from the biosolids for the bed material. The FLG unit brings the biosolids to 2200 degrees F, leading to the destruction of most PFAS content. EcoRemedy also touts its ability to feed dried biosolids constantly, versus batching like BioForceTech, which would simplify upstream process design, and their equipment’s controls ability to tailor the final product between high-carbon biochar or low-carbon content dried biosolids. EcoRemedy claims, at least initially, that the City could stop digesting primary solids altogether with their process, which if true could lead to future potential savings for the City and eventual re- tasking of the digestion infrastructure. Both companies are potentially interested in design, build, operate, and manage (DBOM) type contracting, but both will also participate in more traditional contract delivery. AE2S has evaluated both technologies at a high-level and would do a more thorough comparison and contrast study for Kalispell to determine which equipment is the better fit for the City. But at its simplest, the City is seeking professional support to conduct an alternative review for biosolid handling, treatment, and disposal. We’d normally suggest “working backwards” on this, starting with the disposal evaluation first, as that should usually dictate treatment and handling systems design. But given the extreme schedule constraint, preliminary design will have to overlap somewhat with the disposal alternatives analysis. The following is a “walk back” from disposal, upstream through dewatering. Disposal We understand the City has 40 acres of land that it owns and can operate for disposal of biosolids, especially if: 1) the biosolids has been treated for PFAS, 2) the volume has been reduced by 70% to 90% - making the long-term disposal more sustainable, and 3) even more so if it is in sustainable biochar form (meaning there’s a high level of confidence that overall, the quality of the soils are going to be protected). PFAS Destruction Currently there are two PFAS destroying biosolids treatment technologies with a promising enough track record to consider for this project: biosolids drying, gasification and pyrolysis; and supercritical water oxidation. We propose evaluating these two technologies against one another for: • Cost (Capital and OM&R) • Constructability • Waste Streams • Ancillary System Requirements (e.g. odors, air permitting) • Track Record/References • Footprint/Space Requirements • Reliability/Redundancy Needs • Performance EcoRemedy’s Pyrolysis and Gastification Rendering AE2S KALISPELL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BIOSOLIDS TREATMENT-DISPOSAL STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS 7 Supercritical Water Oxidation (SCWO) SCWO brings biosolids to a high temperature (greater than 705 degrees F) and pressure (221 bar, or over 3200 psi), then introduces air to oxidize the organic material in sludge. The organic material is converted to water, carbon dioxide and heat, and chemicals like pesticides, solvents and PFAS are destroyed, and reduces the volume of solids by at least 70%. Drying The pyrolysis and gasification equipment suppliers both provide biosolids drying units. These units appear to be relatively conventional electric heat dryers, with some efficiency improvements over the old gas heat dryers used in the wastewater industry. There is another technology, Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR), making inroads in the biosolids industry, that is substantially more efficient than conventional heat drying (approximately 25 kWh per dry ton) and unlike conventional drying units this technology could take less than 15% (potentially down to 12%) biosolids. This technology recompresses the already pressurized steam recovered from the drying units and takes a portion of the concentrated ammonia distillate off as a usable byproduct. Potentially, utilizing MVR technology could further reduce the energy costs for Kalispell, while generating a marketable ammonia fertilizer and dried biosolids for subsequent pyrolysis and gasification. Dewatering Existing Volute Dewatering Press – Operations staff has found the PWTech Volute Press to be extremely reliable and consistent. However, the dewatered biosolids tend to be in the 12% to 15% range, which is not quite dry enough for the drying equipment that will be needed for the project. Most drying equipment requires 18% biosolids or more. Operations staff believe they could potentially achieve a dryer end product with the addition of another volute, and/ or volute press unit. We will evaluate that with staff, but also be ready to either enhance coagulation and polymer feeds, condition the waste activated sludge to drive higher solids concentrations (WAS cells can be lysed to enable better dewatering), or move to a different dewatering technology that can produce 18% or higher solids. Project Delivery and Schedule We have shared our thoughts on schedule constraints on this project and our general plan to help you overcome them. If selected, we would dive right into comparisons between pyrolysis and gasification, and SCWO. We anticipate the first phase of the project (study phase) requiring approximately two months, to thoroughly vet pyrolysis and gasification against SCWO, as well as the potential equipment suppliers operating within those two technological spaces, and present the City with the best cost-benefit analysis and operational impacts. Our investigation wouldn’t be limited to just process technology, and we would evaluate each companies abilities to deliver their equipment packages via pre-procurement (to expedite schedule) as well as their offerings in the less traditional delivery approaches, such as Design-Build- Operate and Manage (DBOM) that could potentially expedite and simplify the project delivery for the City. We envision the deliverable for this phase being a “Biosolids Drying and PFAS Destruction Technology and Equipment Supplier Recommendation” technical memorandum. In the evaluation, we will also be sure to estimate operations and maintenance staffing needs for the process, as the City may need to budget and recruit one or two more full-time employees for this new facility. Once we and the City are comfortable with the technology selection, we would move into the preliminary design phase, with sizing of equipment, siting evaluation, and ancillary/support system design. We have already discussed siting possibilities with the City’s Superintendent and would have the site survey and geotech investigation completed in the Fall of 2024, with delivery of the Preliminary Engineering Report in early winter 2024. In lockstep with our technical staff and throughout the project, members from our Nexus Team (funding and financial group) will work with you to develop a project-specific funding plan and rapidly identify, vet, and, if applicable, pursue external State and Federal funding opportunities on your behalf. We have reviewed your proposed FY24/25 Budget and understand that you estimate this project will cost approximately $8.7 million and that you plan to use a combination of bonds/loans, rates, and impact fees to fund costs. Given our extensive project funding experience across the region, we are aware of several State and Federal funding approaches beyond traditional bonding that may benefit you, especially considering the scope and scale of this project. We anticipate that you may find value in leveraging one or more funding strategies for this project, including: Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Emerging Contaminant Funds Congress has set aside funding for utilities to address emerging contaminants. Given your challenges with PFAS, it is likely you may be able to tap into these grant dollars to reduce your local costs. Project Funding AE2S KALISPELL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BIOSOLIDS TREATMENT-DISPOSAL STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS 8 Congressional Directed Funding (i.e., Federal Earmark) Earmarks have returned for the last several years, and all signs point to them continuing for the foreseeable future. Through this program, congressional representatives for Montana can earmark several million dollars of funding for specific projects. Although a highly political process, we believe there may be an opportunity to leverage these funds, especially if discussions start early with key offices and staffers. State Revolving Fund (SRF) Montana SRF offers low-interest loans and grant/loan forgiveness. Compared to traditional bonding, these loans can be a highly strategic way to keep your annual debt payments low. Water Infrastructure Finance Act (WIFIA) WIFIA is an EPA-administered loan program with many appealing benefits, especially for rapidly growing communities like Kalispell. They allow you to creatively structure your debt payment schedules and defer costs for several years. WIFIA loans also offer the opportunity to package several projects into one application. Total funding from WIFIA can only make up 49% of the project costs, so agencies typically combine these loans with State SRF, reserves, or traditional bonding strategies. Rate Revenue/Reserves We understand your scheduled rate increase through FY27 and that you have healthy reserves; however, you also have substantial system needs beyond this project. We’ll work with you to understand how you factored this project into your rate plan and help you adapt if it costs more than expected. By strategically using a combination of all these funding strategies, our goal will be to help you maintain your current rate schedule and keep future increases as low as possible. As you are likely aware, securing funds through any external funding approach beyond traditional bonding will take well over a year to complete, and it is imperative to complete early actions as soon as possible. Further, there may be a benefit in coupling this project with your planned Fermentation and EQ Basin projects to maximize your internal staff resources and secure a comprehensive funding package for all the projects in one effort. We are qualified and prepared to help you navigate this important project element and process. We also know that the City did not generate the PFAS and should not be entirely responsible for funding its removal. Given this, there may be alternative “outside-the-box” funding strategies, such as ongoing litigation around PFAS in water supplies and lobbying for broader State revenue streams worth exploring to try and offset the impacts of this critical project on your local rate base. Once we have the PER completed we will move into final design. The specifics of the final design schedule will depend on whether we deliver the project using traditional design-bid-build, or a collaborative delivery model such as Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR). The latter has become common in the water/wastewater industry throughout the United States, although it has been slower to catch-on in Montana. If the City is interested in the latter, we will use our experience with this model to help you qualify and select the general contractor and contract with them to work with us early in the design process, to expedite the schedule and eliminate surprises from design and bidding activities. If the City wishes to stick with traditional design- build, we will still reach out early to the contracting community to educate them about the project and develop interest and understanding heading into bid day. PROJECT PHASE PRIMARY TASK DELIVERABLE AND MILESTONE Study Technology and Equipment Supplier Selection Two Months from Start (~September 2024 ) 1 We have provided a narrative outlining the proposed scope of work that includes each task and work product, and a concise proposed time schedule of work that includes milestones and deliverables. Specific info should be included for maintaining project timelines. Key Deliverables and Milestones AE2S KALISPELL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BIOSOLIDS TREATMENT-DISPOSAL STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS 9 4. OTHER FACTORS 5. CONCLUSION AE2S is fully committed to proceeding without delay upon selection, leveraging our expertise and resources to deliver With AE2S as your partner, you can trust in our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and client high-quality services within budget and schedule constraints. Our firm’s track record demonstrates our dedication to meeting satisfaction. We look forward to the opportunity to support the City of Kalispell in addressing its biosolids disposal client expectations and delivering value- added solutions. challenges and achieving sustainable, long- term solutions. SEP 2024 OCT NOV DEC JAN 2025 FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG September 2024: Technology and Equipment Selection December 2024: PreliminaryEngineering April 2025: Final Design July 2025: Bidding August 2025: Construction November 2024 - January 2025: Equipment Pre-Procurement 1 3 5 6 7 Throughout the Project: External Funding Acquisition and Administraion 2 4 PROJECT PHASE PRIMARY TASK DELIVERABLE AND MILESTONE External Funding Acquisition and Administration Develop and Execute the Project Funding Plan Funding Consultation/Recommendations Throughout the Project Preliminary Engineering Facility Siting, General Layout, Ancillary and Support Systems Design Preliminary Engineering Report, December 2024 Equipment Pre-Procurement Equipment Selection, Bidding, and Contracting November 2024 - January 2025 Final Design Depending on Project Delivery Model, 60/90/Final Plans and Specifications, or Qualifications Based Selection and Collaborative Delivery with a CMAR Buildable Design Documents and Revit BIM 360 Model, April 2025 Bidding If Traditional DBB, One Month Bid Period Culminating in AE2S Award Recommendation Pre-Bid Conference, RFIs, Addenda and Recommendation to Award, July 2025 Construction Administer the Construction Contract for the City Notice to Proceed August 2025 for Startup Fall 2026 2 3 4 5 6 7 PROJECT TIMELINE AT A GLANCE AE2S KALISPELL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BIOSOLIDS TREATMENT-DISPOSAL STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS A.1 WHY SCOTT? Scott has made a career of completing wastewater projects having a high degree of difficulty, requiring a broad spectrum of skill sets including funding procurement, permit acquisition, advanced treatment design, and complex and difficult construction administration. His experience and guidance will be an invaluable asset to the City of Kalispell throughout delivery of this critical project. EDUCATION Master of Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Wisconsin REGISTRATIONS Professional Engineer: Montana, California CONTACT Scott.Buecker@ae2s.com T: 406-219-2633 C: 406-570-5184 Mr. Buecker is a wastewater and water process design and consulting engineer with 23 years of experience in the wastewater treatment sector. He has progressively worked as a project engineer, design team manager, project manager, and senior process engineer, and currently leads AE2S’ Wastewater Practice. His work experience includes permitting, funding procurement, treatability and treatment capacity analyses, treatment process optimization evaluations, energy efficiency studies, NPDES permit consultations, facility and master planning, effluent disposal and/or reuse studies, WRRF operations guides and final WRRF plans and specs, and construction documents for a broad range of wastewater treatment projects. SPECIFIC RELEVANT EXPERIENCE • City of Evans Wastewater Treatment Facility Expansion and Upgrade, Evans, CO - Senior QA/QC Engineer. Guiding design of expansion and upgrades to the City’s 5 MGD A2O treatment facility, including modifications to existing headworks, BNR basins and clarifiers; process intensification process selection; and a new AutoThermal Aerobic Digestion facility to replace a portion of the City’s facultative biosolids storage lagoons. • Water Reclamation Facility Upgrade, Livingston, MT - Project Manager. Led the design and construction administration of the upgrade and expansion of the City’s 1.8 MGD WRF. Upgrade and expansion included second mechanical screen, conversion of primary clarifiers to WAS holding basins, demo of rotating biological contactors and secondary clarifiers with continuous sequencing batch reactors, conversion and rehab of anaerobic digesters to thickened WAS aerobic digesters, replacement of UV disinfection system, and upgrades to the compost system controls. His work included funding procurement from four agencies and extensive permitting for RCRA Superfund Site. • Big Sky Water Resource Recovery Facility, Senior Project Manager. Led the design and construction administration for replacement of the District’s sequencing batch reactors and granular media filtration with membrane bioreactor technology, including a new dual screen (6 mm and 2 mm) and grit removal Headworks Building, new 5-stage biological nutrient removal basins with an inline/offline fermenter, MBR Building and expanded aerobic digestion. Project also includes reconfiguration of reuse storage reservoir piping. Owner is procuring a new centrifuge to replace the aging belt filter press. Compost Building is being brought into NFPA code compliance. Work included funding procurement, permitting and is currently in year four of build due to force majuere delays related to covid and supply chain disruptions.. • Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Biosolids Master Plan, Redding, CA - Process Engineer. Led evaluation of the City’s long-term biosolids treatment and disposal programs, including 1) incorporation of waste activated sludge from the City’s Stillwater WWTP via an under-river force main, versus construction of new primary clarifiers and digesters at that facility; 2) Clear Creek’s anaerobic digester capacity; and 3) dewatering capacity and expansion needs for the next 20 years of operation. Scott Buecker, PE Project Manager APPENDIX: RESUMES AE2S KALISPELL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BIOSOLIDS TREATMENT-DISPOSAL STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS A.2 WHY SCOTT? As AE2S’ Practices Director, Scott stands at the forefront of industry advancements, actively engaging with the Water Environment Federation to shape cutting-edge PFAS management strategies. Through his extensive experience, he is adept at taking the lead in tackling emerging environmental challenges with innovative and effective solutions. EDUCATION Master of Science, Civil Engineering, Iowa State University; Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Iowa State University REGISTRATIONS Professional Engineer: Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Arizona CONTACT Scott.Schaefer@ae2s.com T: 763-463-5036 C: 763-248-2929 Mr. Schaefer specializes in wastewater planning, alternatives development, design, and regulatory permitting. He has managed collection and treatment planning efforts for many municipalities as both a project manager and a technical expert. He will bring a comprehensive knowledge of wastewater issues and opportunities from his experience assisting communities throughout the region as well as coast-to-coast. SPECIFIC RELEVANT EXPERIENCE • PFAS Strategy and Organization, Water Environment Federation – Multiple Roles. Involvement and leadership for the Water Environment Federation (WEF) PFAS strategy since 2020. Through his role as the chair of the Disinfection and Public Health Committee, Scott was a reviewer for WEF’s PFAS position statement that was released in 2020. He was then part of the technical committee team that formed the WEF PFAS Task Force and initially served as the vice chair (2021) prior to becoming chair (2022). Scott remains involved as a member of the PFAS Task Force after serving as the chair. He now oversees the PFAS Task Force as the “Initiatives” director for WEF’’s Community Leadership Council. Scott has also participated in water sector education by leading an annual PFAS education seminar through Minnesota Rural Water the past three years in addition to providing conference presentations. • Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements Design, Havre, MT - Lead Process Engineer. Design of biological nutrient removal (BNR) upgrades for nitrogen and phosphorus removal, as well as new RAS/WAS pumping, new diffused aeration, new blowers, digester supernatant management upgrades, clarifier rehabilitation, retrofit of gas chlorination/dechlorination to UV disinfection, and other miscellaneous facility improvements/upgrades. Included preliminary UVT monitoring to assess the impact of intermittent industrial discharges on future ultraviolet disinfection equipment. • East WWTF Biosolids Building, Otsego, MN - Project Manager. Design and construction administration for a new Biosolids Building at Otsego’s East wastewater treatment facility, including new building sized for buildout, phase 1 equipment for dewatering and lime stabilization, pumping systems, chemical systems, thickened WAS receiving, aerated thickened WAS storage, solids conveyance, solids loadout, odor control, related electrical/mechanical systems, related site improvements, locker rooms, breakroom and meeting/training space. • Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade, Livingston, MT - QA/ QC Engineer. Preliminary and final design, funding procurement assistance, and bid services for upgrades to the City of Livingston’s 1.8 MGD WWTP. Upgrades included a second mechanical screen, replacement of the existing primary clarifiers, replacement of rotating biological contactors and secondary clarifiers with sequencing batch reactor technology, improvements to the existing UV disinfection system, and replacement of the existing anaerobic digester system with aerobic digestion. • Renewable Natural Gas Facility, Heyburn, ID – Process Engineer and Technical Advisor. A waste-to-energy renewable natural gas facility is being proposed, and the fast-track preliminary engineering design was undertaken to determine project costs for a project viability assessment prior to the expiration of tax credits at the end of 2024. The project includes a very aggressive schedule to begin construction prior to the expiration of tax credits, which are important to the financial viability of the project. Scott Schaefer, PE PFAS Technical Advisor AE2S KALISPELL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BIOSOLIDS TREATMENT-DISPOSAL STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS A.3 AAPPENDIX: RESUMES WHY ZACH? Zach has over 15 years of experience working on a broad range of projects including water resources, water supply, water conservation, wastewater collection systems, water quality, stormwater design, channel design, 404 permitting, and floodplain modeling. EDUCATION Master of Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering/ Water Resources Engineering, University of Utah; Bachelor of Science, Environmental Engineering, University of New Hampshire REGISTRATIONS Professional Engineer: Montana, Utah, Oregon, Minnesota CONTACT Zach.Magdol@ae2s.com T: 406-219-2633 C: 406-595-1979 Mr. Magdol has worked on multiple water resources planning and design projects across Montana and the upper Midwest. He knows the City of Kalispell well and understands your needs and specific challenges. SPECIFIC RELEVANT EXPERIENCE • Wastewater Collection and Distribution System On-Call Hydraulic Modeling Maintenance, Kalispell, MT - Project Manager. Following completion of facility plan updates, we have continued to assist the City in assessing water and wastewater system needs by providing on-call modeling services. Tasks include review of subdivision impacts to distribution and collection system networks and providing recommendations. • Regional Stormwater Management Preliminary Design, Kalispell, MT - Project Manager. Planning, design, land acquisition, permitting, and SRF loan support for regional stormwater infrastructure. The infrastructure will serve over 500 acres of developing area within the City. Project included the development of a hydrologic and hydraulic model for two large watersheds and conveyance elements covering undeveloped foothills as well as urban areas. AE2S worked with the City to develop updated stormwater criteria specific to the master planned area as well as designed multi- purpose regional detention facilities and storm trunk lines to serve new development. • Ashley Creek Stormwater Outfalls, Kalispell, MT - Project Manager. Planning, design, and construction administration for retrofitting stormwater treatment facilities to the City’s existing stormwater collection system to address total maximum daily load (TMDL) requirements on Ashley Creek. The project was constructed in 2023 and included three hydro-dynamic separators to treat a combined 23 cubic feet per second. • Wastewater Collection System Model Update, Bozeman, MT - Project Manager. Updating the City’s wastewater collection system model. The model will be used to help evaluate existing infrastructure capacity, identify system deficiencies, determine future infrastructure needs, and ultimately aide in the development of a comprehensive facilities plan that addresses both present and future system requirements. Specific tasks include completing a sanitary sewer manhole vertical survey and condition assessment, assessing land use planning maps for model scenario development, calculating and allocating wastewater generation, calculating and allocating inflow and infiltration, developing wet weather and dry weather flow scenarios for existing and future system model analyses, and updating and calibrating the hydraulic model. • Water Treatment Plant Drought and Flood Control Plan, Billings, MT - Hydraulic Modeling Engineer. Identified significant flood and drought risks to critical water treatment plant assets and infrastructure and developed mitigation plan. Work included hydraulic, 2D hydraulic modeling, emergency response planning, hydrologic, geomorphic investigations, insurance coordination, and infrastructure risk and resiliency assessments. Assisted in the development of the Flood Response Action Plan to reduce flood damage during high water. Zach Magdol, PE Client Manager/Principal-in-Charge AE2S KALISPELL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BIOSOLIDS TREATMENT-DISPOSAL STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS A.4 AAPPENDIX: RESUMES WHY JASON? Jason exhibits incredible technical skills and straight forward design methods to provide the best insight and solutions to every project. He continues to demonstrate attention to detail, thorough design approach, and an unwavering emphasis on quality. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota REGISTRATIONS Professional Engineer: Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota CONTACT Jason.Benson@ae2s.com T: 763-463-5036 C: 612-280-2273 Mr. Benson has been involved in all phases of project development including project planning, report preparation, preliminary and final design, preparation of plans and specifications, operations, construction observation, and contract administration. Design work has been completed for wastewater treatment facilities ranging in size from 0.15 MGD to 250 MGD. SPECIFIC RELEVANT EXPERIENCE • Biosolids Building Design, Otsego, MN - Lead Process Engineer. Designed a new Biosolids Building at Otsego’s East Wastewater Treatment Facility, including new building sized for future buildout of 60,000 population equivalent, Phase 1 equipment for dewatering and lime stabilization, pumping systems, chemical systems, thickened WAS receiving, aerated thickened WAS storage, solids conveyance, solids loadout, and odor control. Pre-design included piloting of dewatering technologies (centrifuges and screw presses). • Wastewater Treatment Facility Expansion, Owatonna, MN - Biosolids Project Manager. The Owatonna WWTF project, currently in construction, includes a major expansion and rehabilitation of both the liquids and solids facilities. AE2S served as a subconsultant on the project with the primary focus on the solids treatment systems. Jason served as the AE2S project Wastewater Manager including oversight of the solids design, review of the liquids design, and coordination of the disciplines to deliver those designs. The Biosolids upgrades will be a major update to the facilities while also expanding the capacity and bringing the system up to the current codes. The biogas from the anaerobic digesters will be processed to produce a renewable natural gas that will be utilized in the local natural gas grid for Owatonna. • Wastewater Facility Improvements, Grand Rapids Public Utilities Commission, Grand Rapids, MN - Project Manager. This $30M project included a new aerated influent channel, effluent heat recovery system, two new primary clarifiers, a new primary clarifier sludge pump station, WAS storage, and a new solids processing building which included sludge blending, rotary drum thickening, screw press dewatering, and cake loadout facilities. Prior to design, the screw presses were piloted and the screw press equipment was pre-procured. The solids processing facility has the capability to process a peak solids production of 250 dry tons per day and meet the highly variable conditions of a major industrial user. • Water Resource Recovery Facility, Williston, ND - Project Manager. Long-term planning and design for a new mechanical wastewater treatment facility. Major project components included influent pumping, headworks, oxidation ditches, clarifiers, RAS/WAS pump station, tertiary filtration, UV disinfection, effluent pumping, solids thickening, ATAD solids digestion (Class A biosolids for land application), solids dewatering, and cake solids storage. The dewatered biosolids are “slung” into cake storage using the same truck utilized for land application. The “slinging” of biosolids into cake storage allows for a thin layer application which enhances further drying to 50+% solids creating a product that the City beneficially reuses at their landfill to create a final cover that meets suitable plant growth material requirements. • Biosolids Master Plan Update, Grand Forks, ND - Technical Advisor. Updating biosolids production quantities, including coordination with significant industrial users. Project included piloting screw presses and centrifuges to determine the effectiveness of dewatering undigested TWAS. During the dewatering pilot, the cake solids were stored on a pad storage area to determine the suitability of blending the cake solids with daily cover at the adjacent landfill. Jason Benson, PE QA/QC AE2S KALISPELL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BIOSOLIDS TREATMENT-DISPOSAL STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS A.5 AAPPENDIX: RESUMES WHY KELSEY? Kelsey has over 10 years of experience including water and wastewater engineering on municipal projects. She has demonstrated strong technical and communication skills and enjoys working closely with clients to develop effective solutions and produce high quality project deliverables. EDUCATION Master of Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Utah State University; Bachelor of Science, Geohydrology, Montana State University REGISTRATIONS Professional Engineer: Montana, Utah CONTACT Kelsey.Wagner@ae2s.com T: 406-219-2633 C: 406-594-3743 Ms. Wagner has served as a project engineer and manager on wastewater and water projects with experience in delivery of facility performance evaluations, environmental permitting, treatment process transitions, design, technical reports, process equipment and technology evaluations, and contract specifications and drawings documents. Additionally, she is a member of the MWEAU and MSAWWA. SPECIFIC RELEVANT EXPERIENCE • Water Resource Recovery Facility Upgrades, Manhattan, MT - Project Manager. Design and construction for upgrades of the Town of Manhattan Water Resource Recovery Facility including nutrient removal upgrades, integrated fixed-film activated sludge (IFAS) system, process blower system upgrades, dewatering screw press, RAS/WAS conveyance improvements, and aerobic digester upgrades. Provided engineering support for design of onsite lift station and rapid infiltration beds (RIBs). Developed procurement bidding documents for screw press and IFAS equipment. Developed process model of existing and new facility to inform procurement specifications and QA/QC of proposed facility capacity. Verified hydraulics of facility and identified bottlenecks. Completed design approval process with DEQ and selected contractor in traditional design-bid-build delivery. Providing construction administration services including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and onsite inspections. • Upper Thompson Sanitation District WRF and Lift Station Improvements, Estes Park, CO - Project Engineer. Planning and construction of two new lift stations, interceptors, and a greenfield water reclamation facility including pre-selection of membrane bioreactor equipment in compliance with the State of Colorado Design Criteria for Domestic Wastewater Treatment Works. Assisted in the flows and loads basis for design and BioWin modeling. Responsible for design of the membrane filtration system of the MBR and developed the membrane equipment specification and Request for Proposals package. Reviewed and provided technical support for other facilities including the headworks, biological nutrient removal secondary process, and solids handling facilities. • Provo Water Advanced Treatment and Resource Recovery (WATRR) Center, Provo, UT - Staff Engineer. Planning and construction of a membrane bioreactor and upgrades of the existing biosolids treatment and handling facilities. Assisted in the site and process selection driven by the City’s project vision and goals. Developed the flows and loads basis for design for the phased project based on eight years of historical influent data. Responsible for design of the membrane filtration system of the MBR and developed the membrane equipment specification; request for proposals package; developed equipment comparison evaluations for equipment selection; developed design drawings; and reviewed submittals. Reviewed and provided technical support for other facilities including the fine screens, influent and RAS pumps, and the bioreactor compressed air mixing system. Assisted in development of the Design Report and Capital Facilities Plan accounting for project phases based on funding availability. Completed the level two antidegradation permit that was reviewed and approved by the Division of Water Quality of Utah Department of Environmental Quality. Kelsey Wagner, PE Project Engineer AE2S KALISPELL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BIOSOLIDS TREATMENT-DISPOSAL STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS A.6 AAPPENDIX: RESUMES WHY ADAM? Adam has extensive knowledge working with water and wastewater electrical systems. He approaches each facility with a big picture approach and tackles challenges with creative and cost-saving solutions. His extensive experience in delivering electrical designs for facility projects showcases a wealth of expertise, ensuring a comprehensive and adept approach to handling diverse electrical engineering challenges. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, North Dakota State University; Associates of Science, Electrical Technology, North Dakota State College of Science REGISTRATIONS Professional Engineer: Montana, Idaho, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma CONTACT Adam.Wahler@ae2s.com T: 701-364-9111 C: 701-640-3282 Mr. Wahler’s experience includes the design and construction of water treatment plants including filtration, lime softening, and membrane technologies, raw water pumping stations, high service pumping stations, ground storage reservoirs, elevated water storage, medium voltage distribution systems through 25kV, stormwater pumping stations, sanitary sewer pumping stations, wastewater treatment plants, and aircraft hangers. Mr. Wahler is an expert in construction cost estimating, project management, computer aided drafting and design, construction observation and administration, and electrical system modeling. SPECIFIC RELEVANT EXPERIENCE • Livingston Water Reclamation Facility Upgrades, Livingston, MT - Lead Electrical Engineer. Plant expansion with numerous electrical upgrades, including installation of a new 1600A electrical service with a closed transition automatic transfer switch and a 1000KW emergency stand-by generator. Other key electrical improvements included fiber optic communications enhancements, instrumentation and control system upgrades, site hazardous area determinations and safety improvements, networking additions/improvements, and provisions to integrate a future solar array. • Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements, Havre, MT - Electrical Engineer. Designed electrical and controls systems for BNR upgrades, new RAS/WAS pumping, new diffused aeration, new turbo blowers, digester supernatant management upgrades, clarifier rehabilitation, new UV disinfection, and many miscellaneous facility improvements/upgrades. Detailed design, equipment selection, specifications, and construction administration. The design included in-depth hazardous area review and safety improvements (NFPA 820). • Water Resource Recovery Facility Improvements, Big Sky, MT - Electrical Engineer. New centralized 3000A 277/480V electrical service with a 2000 kW diesel generator and associated automatic transfer switch. The centralized electrical service provided both normal and emergency backup power to various facilities throughout the campus. The system also included multiple motor control centers, enclosed variable frequency drives, plant uninterruptable power supplies and equipment control panels. Improvements incorporated safety upgrades necessary to achieve compliance with NFPA 820 in both existing and new facilities, LED lighting upgrades to site lighting and existing buildings, as well as the installation of a robust fiber optic communication network for the plant SCADA system. • West Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase 1 MBR, Otsego, MN - Electrical Engineer. New centralized 3000A 277/480V electrical service with a 1000kW Diesel Generator and associated automatic transfer switch. The centralized electrical service provided both normal and emergency backup power to various facilities throughout the campus. The system also included multiple motor control centers, enclosed variable frequency drives, plant uninterruptable power supplies and equipment control panels. Improvements incorporated safety upgrades necessary to achieve compliance with NFPA 820 in both existing and new facilities, LED lighting upgrades to site lighting and existing buildings, as well as the installation of a robust fiber optic communication network for both the plant SCADA and fire alarm systems. Adam Wahler, PE Electrical Engineer AE2S KALISPELL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BIOSOLIDS TREATMENT-DISPOSAL STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS A.7 AAPPENDIX: RESUMES WHY JORDAN? Jordan is AE2S’ Structural Practice Leader and has worked on numerous challenging structural design projects to support multi-million and multi-billion dollar projects. Drawing on that leadership and experience background, Jordan can provide insight and recommendations to improve the value and constructibility of this unique advanced biosolids treatment project. EDUCATION Master of Science, Structural Engineering, University of North Dakota; Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, University of North Dakota REGISTRATIONS Professional Engineer: Montana, Idaho, Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Florida CONTACT Jordan.Geiger@ae2s.com T: 701-221-0530 C: 701-721-5615 Mr. Geiger is a structural engineer responsible for design, preparation, and coordination of structural projects for all types of commercial, residential, industrial, and education facilities. He has performed on numerous projects involving evaluation of existing structures, schematic layout, design, and construction administration. Responsibilities include calculations, drawing preparation, specifications writing, and construction administration activities including on-site construction observation. Design experience includes construction with structural systems of steel, aluminum, wood, masonry, and reinforced concrete. SPECIFIC RELEVANT EXPERIENCE • WWTF Improvements, Havre, MT - Structural Engineer. Completion of a preliminary engineering report (PER) and future wastewater system plan. This project involved the recommendation of an $11.9 million upgrade to the City’s existing activated sludge treatment plant to address ammonia, nitrate plus nitrite, and disinfection permit limits. Additionally, the project included a significant structural rehabilitation to the existing influent wet well. • WRRF Improvements, Big Sky County Water and Sewer District, Big Sky, MT - Structural Engineer. Lead Structural Engineer for the design of a large- scale improvement project for the Big Sky Water Resource Recovery Facility. Improvements included design of modifications the District’s sequencing batch reactor (SBR) based treatment plant to membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology. Structural framing systems of cast-in-place concrete, precast prestressed concrete, structural steel, and masonry were utilized. Additionally, the facility is located in a seismic region. • East WWTF Biosolids Buidling Design, Otsego, MN - Structural Engineer. Lead Structural Engineer for project to expand aerobic digestion facilities to alleviate a biosolids and odor issues. Facility included design of a 35- foot by 40-foot aerobic digester, solids unloading, garage areas, and administration office spaces. Structural framing systems included cast-in-place concrete, precast prestressed concrete, structural steel and masonry. • West Wastewater Treatment Facility Digester Expansion, Otsego, MN - Structural Engineer. Expansion of aerobic digestion facilities to alleviate biosolids bottleneck and odor issues, including new aerobic digestion tanks, blower replacement, odor control system, and associated electrical and yard piping upgrades. Structural engineering for building structures for concrete, steel, and masonry design. • Water Resource Recovery Facility, Watford City, ND - Structural Engineer. Design of a new mechanical water resource reclamation facility with Phase I design for 7,500 people and the site planned for 30,000 people. Major project components include influent pumping modifications, headworks, oxidation ditches, clarifiers, RAS/WAS pump station, chlorine disinfection, effluent aeration, effluent pumping, and modifications for low rate aerobic digestion. The WRRF is designed to meet current regulations, as well as future total nitrogen and total phosphorus limits. Jordan Geiger, PE Structural Engineer AE2S KALISPELL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BIOSOLIDS TREATMENT-DISPOSAL STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS A.8 AAPPENDIX: RESUMES WHY KAYLA? Having Kayla on the AE2S team allows for the development of feasible and effective solutions to meet your distinctive challenges. A decade in city public works provides her a unique perspective, coupled with operational, technical, and personable skills for effective solution development. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Earth Sciences, Montana State University CONTACT Kayla.Mehrens@ae2s.com T: 406-219-2633 C: 406-920-1442 Ms. Mehrens brings a broad range of public infrastructure, asset management, funding, environmental compliance, and project management experience to the AE2S team. She serves public-sector clients across AE2S’s geographies, linking practical financial solutions to project needs, and managing infrastructure projects across the utility spectrum. SPECIFIC RELEVANT EXPERIENCE • Gallatin Valley Water and Wastewater Regionalization Project, Gallatin County, MT - Project Manager. Grappling with water supply and wastewater treatment challenges to accommodate rapid community growth, a group of three authorities in Southwest Montana hired AE2S to assess the feasibility of a utility regionalization project to help chart a more sustainable future. Kayla led the execution of the project’s wide-ranging scope, including analyzing environmental benefits, assessing water supply availability, and coordinating the conceptualization of several billion dollars’ worth of water and wastewater infrastructure. A key component of this project was developing planning- level cost estimates and formulating governance, funding, and financial strategies for a project that, if constructed, would become a multi-generational effort surpassing the largest public works projects completed in Montana to date in cost, complexity, and scale. • Stormwater Utility Development and Management, Bozeman, MT - Program Manager. Faced with a growing need to manage its extensive list of water quality and flood-related stormwater system deficiencies, regulatory violations, and heightened community risk, the City of Bozeman hired Kayla to lead the formation and management of its newly created Stormwater Utility. Over time, she worked with businesses, landowners, and elected officials to grow the program from a decentralized structure spread across several divisions with an annual budget of $200,000 into a centralized $1.8 million per year utility. Her work included wide-ranging components, such as funding, policy development, operations oversight, project management, public engagement, and financial system development. Her work resulted in measurable progress toward the City’s level of service goals and developed a sustainable program still in effective operation. • Clifton Sanitation District Solar Array and Battery Storage Project, Clifton CO – Project Manager. The Clifton Sanitation District (District) is a regional entity that collects, conveys, and treats wastewater through the management of a collection system and a reclamation facility. Building on a legacy of innovative projects, proactive operation, and pursuit of grant funding, the District is in the process of installing four acres of solar panels with a backup battery storage system. Once complete, the project will power +100% of the District’s operations and reduce their carbon emissions by 1,200 metric tons annually. The project cost is estimated at $5.0 million, with a funding package including local, state, and federal sources. The District hired AE2S to assist them in acquiring funding, including a low-interest revolving fund loan from the State of Colorado (sub 2% interest rate), grant funding, and a Federal Investment Tax Credit. Kayla is leading the project and helping the District navigate the many requirements associated with external funding sources, including the development of a business case to tap into earmarked green project reserve funds, cash flow analysis, capital plan assessment, environmental work, and other essential elements. Once complete, the project will save the District $180,000 per year, which they plan to use for future capital projects and to maintain rate affordability. Kayla Mehrens Funding Procurement Specialist AE2S KALISPELL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BIOSOLIDS TREATMENT-DISPOSAL STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS A.9 AAPPENDIX: RESUMES WHY DYLAN? Dylan thrives on developing strong relationships with clients and channels his energy and passion for his work into the projects he is responsible for. EDUCATION Associate of Applied Science, Instrumentation and Electrical Technology, Western Wyoming Community College CONTACT Dylan.Mastrud@ae2s.com T: 406-257-8990 C: 970-404-5416 Mr. Mastrud has nine years of instrumentation and electrical experience that includes PLC programming with Allen-Bradley PLC 5 and 5000 Series. He also has extensive experience with calibration of measurement devices and has taken the lead on numerous projects that include maintenance of various systems, successfully troubleshooting complex issues, and providing programming services. He excels at managing projects and working with contractors to make certain that projects are completed on time and on budget. SPECIFIC RELEVANT EXPERIENCE • Evergreen Water and Wastewater Instrumentation and Controls Upgrade, Flathead County Water and Sewer District, Kalispell, MT - Instrumentation & Controls Project Manager. A rip and replace style project that will replace 30 antiquated PLCs, radios, and Operator Interface Terminals (OITs) with a modern Allen Bradley PLCs, GE MDS Radios, and Allen Bradley Panel Views. Information from each site will be aggregated at a central communication hub. From there Inductive Automations Ignition SCADA platform will provide centralized control, data acquisition, and alarming functions allowing operations staff to control all 30 sites quickly and efficiently. • Wastewater Treatment Plant I&C Improvement and Sewer Main Replacement, Libby, MT - Instrumentation Technician. The development for the PLC and SCADA programming for this new control system has been completed successfully. In addition to this, we will be conducting quality control (QC) work on site for contractors to ensure everything meets the required standards. Later this summer, the team will also be involved in the onsite startup, ensuring a smooth and efficient launch of the system. • Wastewater Treatment Plant IPS Wet Well Auxiliary Screen, Libby, MT - Instrumentation Technician. During construction, performed onsite quality control (QC) work to ensure that all aspects of the project met the necessary standards. Additionally, was present for the startup phase, successfully integrating the new system into the existing control infrastructure. • 2020 Water System Improvements, North Havre County Water District, MT - Instrumentation Technician. Built the new SCADA application for their water system and deployed it on a fully redundant server system, ensuring high availability and reliability. This advanced setup guarantees continuous monitoring and control, providing a robust solution for managing the water system efficiently. • HGL Zortman-Landucky SCADA Upgrade, Billings, MT - I&C/SCADA Technician. Converted and rebuilt all of their old, antiquated PLCs into a new, modern control system that will be coupled with a new SCADA system. This comprehensive upgrade enhances the functionality and efficiency of their operations, integrating advanced technology to replace outdated equipment and improve overall system performance. • Water Distribution SCADA, Kalispell, MT - I&C Technician. Project consists of upgrading 11 distribution sites and bringing then into a central Wonderware SCADA system. Antiquated Siemens LC3000 PLCs, OITs, and CalAmp radios were replaced with new Allen Bradley PLCs, OITs, and GE MDS Orbits radios. All automation software was redone to match the City’s vision and provide a scalable solution allowing the City to easily add new systems to its infrastructure. Dylan Mastrud I&C/SCADA Technician AE2S KALISPELL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BIOSOLIDS TREATMENT-DISPOSAL STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS A.10 AAPPENDIX: RESUMES WHY JAMES? James has the wide variety of experience with SCADA and telemetry systems that it takes to support your needs. He is well experienced with configuring and troubleshooting industrial control system networks and his aptitude for setup and maintenance provides excellent perspective for this project. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technologies, University of North Dakota CONTACT James.Sletten@ae2s.com T: 406-219-2633 C: 218-230-5723 Mr. Sletten’s experience includes water/wastewater instrumentation and controls services, serving clients throughout Montana, Idaho, North Dakota, and South Dakota in a variety of civil and environmental engineering projects. He is heavily involved in the development, testing, and integration of distributed control systems, as well as their maintenance. SPECIFIC RELEVANT EXPERIENCE • WRRF Expansion and Upgrade, Big Sky Water and Sewer District, Big Sky, MT - I&C Technician. Will manage, program, and integrate several processes into a new state- of-the-art control system comprised of hundreds of sensors, motor controllers, Allen- Bradley PLCs, and a new SCADA platform. Programming is anticipated to include the configuration and validation of each control system asset ensuring accurate control of each process. The new control system will utilize a site-wide fiber-optic network allowing for fast reliable communication between each sensor, building, PLC, and other networked assets. • Water Reclamation Facility Upgrades, Belgrade, MT - I&C Technician. Was the lead I&C programmer for this facility and designed, programed, and implemented a new control system for the WRF. This included the programming of two new Allen Bradley Control Logix PLCs and integrating several vendor systems into one Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA platform. Also worked with the VFD vendor to customize programming to meet the needs of the City. Advanced process control loops were implemented to help manage the biological process at the WRF and give operators enough control to easily change process conditions remotely. • Water Reclamation Facility Upgrade, Livingston, MT - I&C Technician. Programmed and managed the implementation of new process controls at the WRF, including several vendor systems. Programming included PLC, SCADA, and telemetry programming for increased interoperability between systems and efficient plant operation by allowing plant staff to accurately control various processes at the WRF. • SCADA System Master Plan, Bozeman, MT - Project Manager. Worked with City of Bozeman staff to analyze existing I&C infrastructure at the water and wastewater treatment plants as well as several distribution sites to identify and plan for upgrades to bring control system infrastructure up to a modern standard. Coordinated with City staff to identify projects they would like to see completed at each facility. • Water Distribution SCADA, Kalispell, MT - I&C Technician. Project consists of upgrading 11 distribution sites and bringing then into a central Wonderware SCADA system. Antiquated Siemens LC3000 PLCs, OITs, and CalAmp radios were replaced with new Allen Bradley PLCs, OITs, and GE MDS Orbits radios. All automation software was redone to match the City’s vision and provide a scalable solution allowing the City to easily add new systems to its infrastructure. James Sletten Senior Controls Consultant AE2S KALISPELL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BIOSOLIDS TREATMENT-DISPOSAL STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS A.11 AAPPENDIX: RESUMES WHY ALAN? With over 23 years in civil engineering, Alan specializes in wastewater, water system design, storm drainage, and municipal engineering. Proficient in construction management, he has extensive experience in planning, design, and construction projects. A valuable resource across all project aspects, Alan offers technical expertise and conducts comprehensive QA/ QC reviews at key milestones. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, University of Nevada REGISTRATIONS Professional Engineer: Montana, Idaho, North Dakota, Nevada, Arizona CONTACT Alan.Wendt@ae2s.com T: 406-257-8990 C: 406-871-1675 Mr. Wendt has more than 20 years of civil engineering experience in wastewater treatment, water system design, storm drainage and water resources, site civil, land development, and municipal engineering. Mr. Wendt also has extensive experience with Construction Management and Observation. SPECIFIC RELEVANT EXPERIENCE • Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Addition Design, Havre, MT – Project Engineer. Designed site civil for new wastewater treatment plant. Work included grading design for sludge treatment process structure, expansion of influent pump facilities, parking lots and stormwater facilities. Designed grading to allow for positive grading while balancing earthwork. Added infiltration facilities, grass swales and other stormwater features to stay in compliance with MDEQ stormwater requirements. • Gore Hill Water Tower, Great Falls, MT - Design Engineer. Design of a new 500,000-gallon composite elevated tower, extension of existing water mains, extension of access road and access pad, design of large detention basin, designed grading to maintain positive slope and balance earthwork. • Composite Elevated Tower, Kadoka, SD - Design Engineer. Designed a new 1 mg water tower, access road with accesses to I-90 and SD 248, design of overflow and drain swale along with brow swale around column, design access road and pad with mobile generator pad above flood plain while balancing earthwork. • Under Canvas Glampground Sewer System, Paradise Valley, MT - Project Manager. Designed, permitted and performed construction administration for a complete public wastewater system including collection, lift station and force main, and subsurface treatment system for a large “Glampground” on the Yellowstone River. System included 3,200 lineal feet of 6 inch gravity collections system, 900 lineal feet of 2 inch force main, 5 sealed manholes, 5 septic tanks, duplex lift station with filtered vent, dose tank and dose alternator, and large subsurface wastewater treatment and disposal system. Manholes and septic tanks required additional sealing measure to mitigate inflow and infiltration from high groundwater, buoyancy calculations and additional “weighting” of shallower units were reviewed to prevent “floating” of units with minimal ground cover. • Viking Creek Lodge/Day Spa, Whitefish, MT - Construction Observation. Observed site civil improvements for a parking lot surrounded by wetlands adjacent to Viking Creek. The project included installing a large underground cartridge filter, drain bioswales with plantings, parking lot, curb, and gutter. Duties included making changes to storm drainage and water quality treatment units, submittal review, and coordinating with City staff, the contractor, and the client, as well as submitting record drawings to the City. • Evergreen Reserve Utility Lot Wellhouse, Kalispell MT – Design Engineer. Designed 1,100 square foot wellhouse to serve 3 adjacent wells. Compact site included design and DEQ permitting of wellhouse, process piping, pumps, 10- inch to 18-inch site piping, backup generator pad, electric co-op electrical pad and meter set, electrical and I&C design, storm drain swales and site grading. Grading design required balanced earthwork and included DOT approach, paved access and parking pad and allowed for release of facility water and storm water away from adjacent wetlands. Alan Wendt, PE, CFM Site/Civil Engineer AE2S KALISPELL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BIOSOLIDS TREATMENT-DISPOSAL STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS A.12 AAPPENDIX: RESUMES WHY CLAY? Clay is a young ambitious engineer who brings cutting- edge knowledge and a fresh perspective to your project. With a strong foundation in the latest engineering technologies and a passion for sustainable solutions, he is dedicated to delivering innovative and efficient solutions. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Montana Technological University REGISTRATIONS Engineer in Training: Montana CONTACT Clay.Martins@ae2s.com T: 406-257-8990 C: 406-697-6598 Mr. Martins is a dedicated water engineering professional serving the Flathead area. With a focus on water, sewer, and storm utility design, he brings practical experience to his work. He handles tasks that include drafting preliminary design reports, preparing plans and specifications, and conducting construction observations diligently. His dedication to quality and sustainability makes him a valuable addition to water engineering projects, contributing positively to community development. SPECIFIC RELEVANT EXPERIENCE • Auxiliary Bar Screen, Libby, MT - Resident Project Representative. Provided post-construction inspection services. The auxiliary bar screen was installed at the City’s wastewater treatment facility to intercept solids at the primary lift station where sewage flows enter the treatment plant. The project involved installing a new bar screen in the existing wet-well which fed contents to a compactor, thus allowing the solid material to be removed from the treatment stream and taken to a separate disposal facility. This improved process performance downstream and helped the aging plant accommodate increased flows. • Elmo Sewer Lagoons, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, Lake County, MT - Project Engineer. Provided design services for a wastewater treatment lagoon liner replacement project. The existing lagoon had deteriorated to the point of failure and required replacement. Specified a new geomembrane liner to contain wastewater in the treatment lagoons and provided recommendation for demolition of existing liner. Conducted research into EPA Part 503 requirements for land application of biosolids. • Drake Lift Station and Force Main Improvements, Drake, ND - Project Engineer. Performed hydraulic calculations for force main sizing, friction losses, and pump sizing. Selected pumps to solve client’s ragging issues and assembled specification package and other project deliverables. Drafted supplementary conditions to the construction contract and assisted with review of the construction drawings. Researched requirements for horizontal directional drilling for new force main installation beneath railroad ROW. • Stormwater Treatment Facilities Project, Kalispell, MT - Resident Project Representative. Conducted post-construction GPS survey and produced record drawings. The treatment facilities consist of offline hydrodynamic separators that remove pollutants from stormwater before discharging to public waterways. Project included installation of three treatment units which treat stormwater from a large urban drainage area. • Reserve Utility Lot Wellhouse, Evergreen, MT – Project Engineer. Drafted technical specifications and construction contract documents for a new wellhouse and associated site improvements. Assisted with Montana DEQ permitting process to ensure a quick turnaround with the reviewing agency. Performed hydraulic calculations for process piping and well pump sizing. Assembled bid documents to incorporate ARPA and SRF funding requirement. Clay Martins, EIT Civil EIT