June 7, 2010 · Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and other regulatory agencies will play a major role in meeti ng NBU’s schedule requirements. Addressing Similar Issues

NEW BRAUNFELS UTILITIESN&S Kuehler Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades Engineering Services

June 7, 2010

Freese and Nichols s t a t e m e n t o f q u a l i f i c a t i o n s

June 7, 2010

Rosemary Icossipentarhos Manager of Purchasing

New Braunfels Utilities 355 FM 306

New Braunfels, Texas 78130

Statement of Qualifications: N&S Kuehler Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades Engineering Services

Dear Ms. Icossipentarhos:

Freese and Nichols (FNI) has recently visited with New Braunfels Utilities’ (NBU) staff members, and we understand

the compliance issues that are driving the upgrades anticipated at the North and South Kuehler Wastewater Treatment Plants. We have assisted plant owners throughout the state who have faced similar compliance issues,

and we are prepared to work with NBU staff on developing a phased improvement program that will meet the compliance schedule and address long-term capacity issues.

Trooper Smith, an experienced wastewater treatment Project Manager and Engineer, will be your Project Manager. As Mike Young, Manager of Systems Operation for the Trinity River Authority’s Central Regional Wastewater

System, describes, “Trooper will do what it takes to ensure the client is taken care of in all aspects of the design. He performs at a level significantly above all other engineering project managers I have ever worked with.”

Mr. Smith and Design Manager Ignacio Cadena have met with your staff members and know the importance of designing an operator-friendly system. They are part of a team that is totally Texas-based, plus they have

taken the steps to involve local, New Braunfels-area subconsultants who also are familiar with NBU and its facilities and priorities.

Thank you for your time and consideration. If you have any comments or questions, please feel free to contact Project Manager Trooper Smith, P.E., at 512-617-3116 or [email protected], or Design Manager

Ignacio Cadena, P.E., at 817-735-7283 or [email protected].

Sincerely,

Mike Morrison P.E., BCEE A Board-Certified Environmental Engineer

Principal-in-Charge

New Braunfels Utilities N&S Kuehler Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades Engineering Services

S TA T E M E N T O F Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S

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Table of Contents

Section OneIntroduction

Section Two Project Approach: Understanding

Section Three Project Approach: Technical

Section Four Project Approach: Delivery

Section Five Project Approach: Client Service

Section Six Relevant Experience and References

Section Seven Organizational Chart and Resumes

Section Eight Subconsultants, Responsibilities and Utilization

CONTACT INFORMATIONProject ManagerTrooper Smith, P.E.Freese and Nichols, Inc.10814 Jollyville Rd., Bldg. 4, Suite 100 Austi n, Texas 78759512-617-3116 offi ce972-765-0726 [email protected]

Design ManagerIgnacio Cadena, P.E.Freese and Nichols, Inc.4055 Internati onal Plaza, Suite 200Fort Worth, Texas 76109817-735-7283 offi ce817-228-2489 [email protected]



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Introduction

History and Location of OfficesFreese and Nichols (FNI) traces its heritage of providing Texas municipaliti es with wastewater soluti ons to 1894, when founder John Hawley became of one of the state’s fi rst water and sewer engineers. FNI is a multi -discipline engineering, architecture, planning, environmental science and constructi on services fi rm, and we have grown with Texas. We have the resources of nearly 450 employees who serve clients through 12 offi ces, including locati ons close to New Braunfels in San Antonio and Austi n.

Experience with Compliance IssuesWorking with State and Local Authoriti esFNI fully understands the criti cal nature of New Braunfels Uti liti es’ (NBU) project schedule and its compliance issues. Fortunately, FNI has been involved in the analysis, design, rehabilitati on or expansion of more than 100 water and wastewater treatment plants across the state.

As a result, our team members’ familiarity and working relati onships with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and other regulatory agencies will play a major role in meeti ng NBU’s schedule requirements.

Addressing Similar IssuesAs you’ll see in the following statement of qualifi cati ons, FNI has worked closely with municipaliti es throughout Texas who faced similar compliance issues. Just as we propose with NBU, we off ered phased soluti ons to meet the regulatory requirements in a ti mely manner and address long-term cost, capacity and compliance issues. We also think you’ll appreciate the “test-drive” opportunity off ered by one of our proposed opti ons that calls for leased equipment to meet your immediate compliance requirements.

Responsive ServiceListening to Your Staff FNI’s vision is to be the fi rm of choice for clients and employees, and we believe you’ll fi nd Mr. Smith and Mr. Cadena leading a team committ ed to that vision. NBU knows Project Manager Trooper Smith and Design Manager Ignacio Cadena. Mr. Cadena worked closely with your staff on NBU’s industrial pretreatment programs, and both have been investi gati ng the North and South Kuehler plant issues for the past year.

Trooper will do what it

takes to ensure the client

is taken care of in all

aspects of the design ...

He performs at a level

signifi cantly above all of

the engineering project

managers I have worked

with ... Trooper always

treats my O&M staff in a

professional and respectf ul

manner, and we are

appreciati ve of that ...Mike YoungManager, Systems Operati onsCentral Regional Wastewater SystemTrinity River Authority of Texas

FNI founder John Hawley at Fort Worth’s Holly Water Treatment Plant



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We understand the importance of listening to your staff , remaining accessible and communicati ng throughout the project. Just as importantly, your staff has communicated to us that a familiar, user-friendly system is criti cal to the Kuehler plants.

Staff AvailabilityCommitment to NBU and Breakdown of Staff TimeFNI’s top client service prioriti es is to be the very best at client service, resulti ng in long-term, mutually benefi cial relati onships. FNI has a healthy workload that supports the fi rm’s conti nuing stability. The fi nal scope of the project will determine the ulti mate breakdown of staff ti me assigned to the project however, we are committ ed to NBU and our project team’s leadership and qualifi ed team members available to deliver the project as scoped.

Time Commitment of the Project ManagerWe anti cipate that Mr. Smith, as Project Manager, will commit approximately 50 percent of his ti me to this project.

Local Subconsultant InvolvementAll of FNI’s team members are in-state. FNI also recognizes that NBU appreciates the opportunity to involve qualifi ed, local consultants. We have enlisted the involvement of key subconsultants (percent uti lizati on shown):

• HMT Engineering and Surveying (15 percent)

• Hierholzer Engineering (5-10 percent, based on scope)

• Raba-Kistner Consultants (5 percent)

All have extensive experience in serving the New Braunfels and South Central Texas area.

FNI’s Award-Winning Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects

Project Client Award Agency Year

Self Cleaning Trench Type Wetwell Design for Pump Stati on 13B CRWS Treatment Plant

Trinity River Authority

Gold Medal for Engineering ExcellenceTexas Council of Engineering Companies

2009

IFAS Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements

City of The Colony Gold Medal for Engineering ExcellenceTexas Council of Engineering Companies

2008

Central WWTP Process ImprovementsDallas Water Uti liti es

Watermark AwardAmerican Water Works Associati on of Texas

2004

Water Treatment Plant Modifi cati ons City of CleburneSmall Uti lity Direct – Water Conservati on and Reuse Award

American Water Works Associati on

2003

Village Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant City of Fort Worth Plant of the YearWater Environment Associati on

2000

2007 RecipientThe Quality Texas Foundati on recognized FNI with its 2007 Texas Award for Performance Excellence. This presti gious honor is an annual recogniti on of Texas organizati ons that excel in performance and the applicati on of quality and customer sati sfacti on principles. FNI is the fi rst engineering fi rm ever to receive this recogniti on.



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Project Approach: Understanding

CapacityFNI recognizes that the North and South Kuehler Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs) are rated to treat a combined 7.3 MGD (3.1 and 4.2 MGD respecti vely). The combined infl uent into both plants is approximately 5.0 MGD, but these plants were designed to treat an infl uent BOD and TSS concentrati on of 160 mg/L (North) and 170 mg/L (South).

BOD and TSS LoadingsAlthough the plants are handling the current loads, the BOD loadings in the raw wastewater are 230 mg/L and 250 mg/L for the North and South plants respecti vely and the TSS loadings are 210 mg/L for both plants.

We understand that the increase in BOD loading, although typical for municipal wastewater, has raised a concern for NBU that both plants may not be able to handle the current organic loading much longer and, as a result, may need to be re-rated. The increased organic loading in the infl uent is most associated with NBU’s successful water conservati on measures.

Permit RenewalFNI requested a copy of the DRAFT Texas Pollutant Discharge Eliminati on System (TPDES) Permits for North and South Kuehler from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Wastewater Permitti ng Secti on.

Chemical Phosphorus Reducti onFrom the permit, we gather that NBU must implement a chemical phosphorus reducti on system at both plants. The draft permit states that within three months of permit issuance, NBU shall submit a Chemical Phosphorous Reducti on Plan for review and approval to the TCEQ.

The upcoming permit renewal will require NBU to meet a new interim phosphorus limit of 2.0 mg/l within a year of issuance of the new permit limit. We also understand that NBU may be facing a phosphorus limit of 1.0 mg/L in three years from the issue date of the fi nal permit.

From our visit with NBU’s Assistant Wastewater Superintendent, Mr. Orlando Pena, we understand that NBU desires an operator-friendly design easily integrated with the current operati on. A robust system is criti cal to supporti ng NBU’s already-stretched staff resources. Criti cal plant improvement areas include:• Plant Organic and Solids (BOD and TSS) Capacity • Chemical phosphorus feed system• Sludge management improvements • Site access improvements

Timeline1920s – South Kuehler WWTP constructed as Imhoff Tank facility

1960s – South Kuehler upgraded to trickling fi lter facility

1985 – North Kuehler WWTP added as conventi onal acti vated-sludge plant

1992 – South Kuehler upgraded to a conventi onal plant



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Regulatory UpdateChapter 217 Design CriteriaIf existi ng unit processes are modifi ed during facility improvements at the WWTPs, the modifi ed unit process must meet the newly implemented design requirements stated in 30 TAC §217 Design Criteria for Domesti c Wastewater Systems. The unit processes that will likely be impacted by chemical phosphorus removal upgrades and require analysis and possible updates to meet 30 TAC §217 are:

• Aerobic solids digesters/holding tanks

• Belt fi lter press facility

• Biological process

• Disinfecti on

FNI will include the required improvements to meet design criteria specifi ed in 30 TAC §217 as part of the facility conditi on assessment following chemical feed design.

Solids Loading and Clarifi ersIn additi on, the increased solids producti on from chemical additi on to precipitate phosphorus will increase the solids loading rate to the secondary clarifi ers. This increased solids loading may exceed recommended design solids loading rates of 20-30 lbs/ft 2-day. Long-term modifi cati on to the secondary clarifi ers, or expansion of clarifi cati on faciliti es, may be required and will be evaluated aft er the site-specifi c chemical dosing rate is determined.

Regulatory ComplianceMore Stringent LimitsRecent nati onwide initi ati ves are pushing the TCEQ to implement more stringent limits in Texas. TPDES Permit renewals across the state are showing more stringent ammonia limits (where applicable) and the additi on of phosphorus and total nitrogen limits.

FNI’s Phased Approach: TCEQ Approval, Reduced Financial BurdenThis movement challenges uti liti es with older plants to make major changes that result in expensive improvements. FNI’s experience in assisti ng uti liti es to negoti ate implementati on terms proves to be an asset to our clients. Our phased approach to modifi cati ons eff ecti vely demonstrates to the TCEQ that the uti lity has prepared to meet these requirements reasonably over a longer period of ti me. This approach typically allows the uti lity to reduce the fi nancial burden of a major capital expenditure by breaking down the improvements into smaller projects while conti nuing to meet the regulatory requirements.

Long-term modifi cati on to the secondary clarifi ers, or expansion of clarifi cati on faciliti es, may be required and will be evaluated aft er the site-specifi c chemical dosing rate is determined.



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Project Approach: Technical

Plant Capacity – Organic LoadingFNI understands NBU’s commitment to the Acti vated Sludge Process. FNI regularly works with our clients to fi nd cost-eff ecti ve soluti ons without making drasti c changes to the treatment process. We believe that in order for the Kuehler faciliti es to reach its full fl ow discharge capacity with the current loadings, it may require additi onal capacity. This can come in several diff erent forms including:

• Additi on of primary treatment units

• More aerati on basin capacity

• Possibly more clarifi er capacity

NBU’s alternati ves for treati ng wastewater with higher BOD loading – using conventi onal expansions – are limited because of the plants’ compact footprint. However, opti ons for conventi onal expansion include:

• Additi on of Primary Treatment

• Enhanced Acti vated Sludge Treatment Processes

• Enhanced Clarifi cati on

• Filtrati on Improvements

In considering treatment technologies to improve capacity for BOD and TSS, FNI will incorporate NBU’s preference for operator-friendly applicati ons and maximum use of the existi ng acti vated sludge system to take fullest advantage of your current infrastructure and compact footprint.

Additi on of Primary TreatmentWith a compact footprint, the additi on of conventi onal primary clarifi ers is challenging. However, one viable opti on for plants this size is the use of the Salsnes Filter for primary treatment. The units can be housed outside or in a building and provide treatment levels equivalent to primary clarifi cati on. The resulti ng reducti on in BOD and TSS loads to the secondary treatment system would improve process performance and provide additi onal capacity to the plants.

Coupled with the right technologies, the existi ng plants might have the capacity to reduce the high organic loading without major improvements as opposed to dealing with the potenti al for downrati ng due to the loading increases.

The Salsnes Filter can be successfully piloted at your faciliti es to demonstrate performance and provide the operators with working experience prior to fi nal design.

Conventi onal primary clarifi cati on could also be constructed, but additi onal land space would be required. Some opti ons for additi onal land include the current locati on of the sludge drying beds or the use of additi onal land adjacent to the site already owned by NBU.

Please see page 11 for an overview and possible locati ons for recommended improvements.

The Salsnes Filter is a small footprint, physical separati on process that is very easy to operate and maintain.



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Enhanced Acti vitated Sludge Treatment ProcessesIn additi on to opti ons for primary treatment, proven technologies exist to enhance existi ng acti vated sludge plants. One technology is the Integrated Fixed Film Acti vated Sludge (IFAS) process. FNI has successfully used the IFAS process to increase plant capacity for faciliti es facing potenti al downrati ngs and phosphorus removal requirements.

The IFAS process works with your conventi onal acti vated sludge system and, in many cases, can be incorporated with minimal modifi cati ons to the aerati on basins. This process allows the acti vated sludge basins to carry more bacteria without having to increase MLSS concentrati ons or overload the fi nal clarifi ers.

IFAS is fi nal-clarifi er-friendly, oft en ti mes improving sludge sett ling performance. It also increases treatment capacity and is operated similar to conventi onal acti vated sludge, resulti ng in few changes to plant standard operati ng procedures.

IFAS is one opti on that is available for considerati on and has been approved by TCEQ in the past for other applicati ons in Texas. Other small footprint technologies for enhancing secondary treatment capacity include:

• Membrane Bio-Reactors (MBRs)

• Moving Bed Bio-Reactors (MBBRs)

• Biologically Aerated Filters (BAFs)

In all cases, close coordinati on with TCEQ would be required for approval of process changes in the plant.

Enhanced Clarifi cati onWith the additi on of chemical phosphorus removal, sludge quanti ti es will increase. Coupled with primary treatment and secondary treatment enhancements, the impact on the clarifi cati on step can be miti gated.

However, the additi on of a chemical sludge to the process will likely require opti mizati on of clarifi er performance and perhaps increased capacity. If opti mizati on, coupled with other plant improvements, is not adequate to remove the chemical sludge, then additi onal clarifi ers may be necessary.

More bugs equals more treatment. IFAS is akin to putti ng 10 pounds of treatment in a 5-pound container.

Since completi on of the FNI-designed IFAS system at City of The Colony’s wastewater treatment plant, the City has been able to maintain compliance with their new permit limits and increase overall plant capacity.



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Filtrati on ImprovementsThe additi onal load on the clarifi ers due to phosphorus removal will create additi onal stress on the plant to meet TSS requirements.

One method that FNI has used successfully on previous assignments is the applicati on of cloth disc fi lters prior to disinfecti on. These fi lters receive clarifi ed effl uent from the fi nal clarifi ers and polish this effl uent to meet fi nal TSS. They are also very useful in plants with phosphorus limits to support any chemical phosphorus or cellular phosphorus that might carry-over from the fi nal clarifi ers being removed prior to being sampled in the fi nal effl uent.

These units can have a very small footprint and can even be installed in existi ng basins or as skid mounted faciliti es. They are very robust, long-lasti ng and easy-to-operate. Numerous manufacturers are available for this type of equipment, which has become increasingly popular in plants under 10 MGD. In most cases, where fi ltrati on is used in the United States., current standard practi ce is to incorporate this type of fi lter.

Chemical Phosphorus Removal Chemical Phosphorus Reducti on PlanWithin three months of permit issuance, NBU is required to submit a Chemical Phosphorus Reducti on Plan for review and approval to the TCEQ. The goal of the plan will be to identi fy improvements to produce a fi nal effl uent from North and South Kuehler that is below the required (initi ally) 2.0 mg/L daily average. Within 12 months of the fi nal discharge permit date, NBU must have the approved plan fully implemented.

Fast-Track Approach to Meet Interim Permitti ng GoalOur approach is to fast-track design a chemical feed system to meet the interim phase of the permit, targeti ng a dose to remove phosphorus down to 2.0 mg/L. Ulti mately, the fast-track improvements would be incorporated into the fi nal installati on to meet 1.0 mg/L within three years of the eff ecti ve date of the TPDES permit.

Chemical Phosphorus Removal System Study and CriteriaThe design of a chemical phosphorus removal system requires a site-specifi c study to evaluate the performance of aluminum inorganic salts. We will evaluate coagulants like alum, polyaluminum chloride (PACL) and sodium aluminate. The design selecti on will be based on the coagulant eff ect on: alkalinity and pH in NBU’s wastewater, removal effi ciency and cost. A jar test experiment in our in-house treatability laboratory will determine the performance of coagulants and determine the dosage required to remove phosphorus from the wastewater.

FNI successfully designed a retrofi t of existi ng media fi lters in The Colony to new high rate cloth disc fi lters, eff ecti vely doubling the plant’s fi ltrati on capacity in the same footprint.

FNI has successfully designed chemical phosphorus removal systems for the Citi es of Cleburne, The Colony and Aledo, and the Trinity River Authority. These clients were also facing the challenge of a phosphorus limit implemented by TCEQ and a ti ght schedule.



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Proposed ImprovementsThe proposed improvements include installati on of one 6,500 for North Kuehler and one 10,000 gallon coagulant storage tank for South Kuehler with two chemical feed pumps at each plant to remove up to 10 mg/L of phosphorus. In the event NBU desires to modify the treatment process to a biological nutrient removal, the proposed phosphorus chemical removal system improvements are sti ll required as a backup by TCEQ.

Locati ons to Inject CoagulantWe have identi fi ed three possible locati ons to inject the coagulant to precipitate the phosphorus. The purpose is to fi nd the best locati on that will allow the coagulant to mix and remove phosphorus. These locati ons are the mixed liquor equalizati on basin, aerati on basin and the juncti on box prior to the clarifi ers (see fi gure below).

Given the proximity of the feed locati ons, a single pipe could feed all three injecti on points. FNI will conduct an evaluati on and determine the fi nal locati on by measuring the phosphorus concentrati on in the effl uent.

Impact on Existi ng Faciliti esThe additi on of a chemical phosphorus removal system will have a signifi cant impact on the existi ng faciliti es (see fl ow chart at right). The fast-track design of the chemical phosphorus removal system progresses will require a full conditi on assessment of the existi ng faciliti es to evaluate the impacts of the chemical additi on for all unit processes.

We will assess sludge dewatering and processing, chemical delivery and storage, and internal plant mechanical improvements; then develop the required improvements to address the impacts of the chemical phosphorus removal system.

Fine Screens

MLSS EQ

Basin

Aeration Basin Secondary Clarifier

Thickener Aerobic Digester

Belt Filter Press

Effluent

RAS

Alum Feed 1

Alum Feed 2

Alum Feed 3

Chemical Phosphorus RemovalpSystem

Impact on ExistingFacilities

Chemical Storage &Feed Equipment Area

Plant MechanicalImprovements

Chemical DeliveryAccess Improvements

Sludge DewateringImprovements

Sludge DewateringAccess Improvements



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Additi on of Chemical Bulk StorageThe additi on of a chemical bulk storage tank will provide NBU with a minimum of 15 days of storage for the selected coagulant, which will be identi fi ed during the development of the phosphorus removal system plan.

Sludge ProcessingSludge processing and dewatering will be one of the most impacted unit processes aft er chemical phosphorus removal is implemented. A 20- to 30-percent increase in sludge producti on is expected, which likely will require the additi on of a second belt press.

The sludge dewatering facility for both plants is located in South Kuehler. Sludge from North Kuehler is pumped to South Kuehler; and, as a result, piping modifi cati ons will be required to allow treatment by either belt press of sludge from both plants.

Additi onal Belt Press RequirementsThe increase in sludge producti on will require the installati on of an additi onal 2-meter belt press to serve in conjuncti on with the existi ng 18-year-old Enviroquip unit. Piping modifi cati ons will be required to allow the operators transfer sludge to either belt press.

The additi on of a second belt press will require site modifi cati ons to access the sludge dewatering area. These modifi cati ons will allow 65-foot sludge disposal trucks drive in and out without interfering with the adjacent belt press operati on.

Maintaining Operati ons and ComplianceTo facilitate constructi on, a backup rental belt press can be brought in by the constructi on contractor to help maintain plant operati ons and permit compliance during shutdowns and constructi on acti viti es on the existi ng dewatering facility.

Given that we are expecti ng an increase in solids producti on, close att enti on is needed to the dewatering process. Currently, belt press run ti me is Monday through Thursday during normal working hours for approximately 30 hours per week. To treat the additi onal sludge, NBU will need to either lease sludge dewatering equipment unti l the new belt press is built or increase the belt press run ti me.

Proposed Belt Press Building

Proposed Site PavingImprovements

During our visit, Mr. Pena discussed the issues accessing the belt press area. The proposed improvements suggest the relocati on of the fence north of the belt press building to allow access to chemical delivery trucks and sludge trucks simultaneously without interfering with the belt press operati on.

FNI has successfully used similar constructi on processes – keeping plants in operati on and incompliance – on numerous solids dewatering expansion projects including Plainview, Dalhart and The Colony.



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Approach ConsiderationsOur approach to assessing and recommending equipment and infrastructure replacement or improvements will consider:

Proposed Belt Press Building

Proposed Chemical Feed EquipmentNorth Kuehler

Proposed Chemical Feed EquipmentSouth Kuehler Proposed Site Paving

Improvements

Capacity Improvements:Proposed Salsnes Filters

Capacity Improvements:Proposed Salsnes Filters

• Simplicity and reliability (robustness)

• Regulatory compliance

• Ease of operati on (automati on)

• Expandability/ constructi on fl exibility

• Capital cost

• Operati ng cost (energy consumpti on)

• Future regulati ons (trend)

• Solids management

Earlier plant designs allowed for criti cal processes to be built with litt le or no redundancy. Our initi al assessment of the equipment will evaluate two types of improvements:

• Additi on of minimum redundancy to criti cal processes

• Replacement of aging equipment

We will complete a facility conditi on assessment to rank equipment to meet this criteria and prioriti ze and equipment replacement schedule.



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ScheduleTime is of the essence. To meet the TPDES permit schedule and have a chemical phosphorus removal system in place 12 months aft er the issue date, we off er two scenarios. Both scenarios will be based under the assumpti on that the TPDES permit is issued in August 2010.

Opti on 1 – Temporary Chemical Feed System

This opti on proposes the design of a temporary chemical feed system within 10 months. Please see page 13 for a detailed schedule for Opti on 1.

Equipment Lease AgreementFNI and NBU will work on an equipment lease agreement to minimize costs and have a third party install the equipment under this agreement. This opti on supports NBU meeti ng the compliance schedule. This will allow FNI to design the chemical feed system with the opti mum dose based on actual data.

Sludge DewateringGiven that the sludge generated by the coagulati on process will alter the consistency of the biological sludge, its characteristi cs will change and could impact the performance of the belt press. This opti on will provide data to select an adequate polymer to dewater the new sludge and design the sludge dewatering equipment based on actual data.

Schedule Benefi tsThe installati on of a temporary facility will allow NBU and FNI ti me, based on actual data, to design, bid and build a permanent chemical feed facility, a new belt press building, sludge piping modifi cati ons and the necessary improvements to improve the access to the belt press area and the chemical feed faciliti es under a conventi onal delivery system.

The leased equipment can then be later purchased by NBU for permanent installati on or can be returned once the permanent infrastructure is in place.

Opti on 2 – Fast-Track Design of Chemical Phosphorus Removal System

This opti on proposes a fast track design and constructi on of a permanent chemical phosphorus removal system. Please see page 14 for a detailed schedule for Opti on 2.

Contractor Selecti onThis opti on requires the selecti on of a contractor through a separate equipment procurement process to get the chemical phosphorus removal system constructi on started as soon as the contract documents are complete.

Preliminary and Final Design; Pre-Purchase of EquipmentThe plant improvements’ preliminary design and fi nal design will be done separately and will include the pre-purchase of a second belt press to start fabricati on of the equipment during the design phase. The design of the sludge dewatering improvement will include the additi on of a new polymer system, a conveyor system, piping modifi cati ons, new belt press building and electrical improvements. Other improvements will include site paving and grading modifi cati ons to allow access to sludge dewatering trailers and chemical delivery trucks.

Both opti ons have the ability to meet NBU’s compliance goal of 12 months form permit issuance. FNI has successfully used techniques such as the equipment leasing and pre-purchase opti ons on past projects to improve schedule performance and maintain permit compliance schedules for our clients.

ID Task Name Duration Start Finish

1 Selection and Contract Negotiations - Engineer 48 days Mon 5/24/10 Thu 7/29/102 RFP Process 11 days Mon 5/24/10 Mon 6/7/10

3 Engineer Selection 0 days Tue 6/29/10 Tue 6/29/10

4 Contract Coordination/ Execution 21 days Wed 6/30/10 Wed 7/28/10

5 Contract Board Approval 0 days Thu 7/29/10 Thu 7/29/10

6 Estimated TPDES Permit Issue Date 0 days Mon 8/2/10 Mon 8/2/10

7 Temporary Phosphorus Chemical Removal System 214 days Mon 8/2/10 Wed 5/25/118 Initial Planning meeting 0 days Mon 8/2/10 Mon 8/2/10

9 Development of Phosphorus Removal System Plan 30 days Mon 8/2/10 Thu 9/9/10

10 TCEQ Plan review 45 days Fri 9/10/10 Thu 11/11/10

11 Development of Lease Agreements 65 days Sun 8/15/10 Thu 11/11/10

12 75% Submittal to NBU for legal review 10 days Fri 11/12/10 Thu 11/25/10

13 Incorporation of Comments Final submittal 10 days Fri 11/26/10 Thu 12/9/10

14 Procurement for Chemical Feed System 31 days Thu 12/9/10 Thu 1/20/11

15 Pre-Bid Meeting 0 days Thu 1/13/11 Thu 1/13/11

16 Bid Opening 0 days Thu 1/20/11 Thu 1/20/11

17 Bid Tabulation/Manufacturer Reference Check 5 days Thu 1/20/11 Wed 1/26/11

18 Special Board Meeting to Award Contract 0 days Thu 2/10/11 Thu 2/10/11

19 Precon Mtg / Exec. Contract Documents 15 days Thu 1/27/11 Wed 2/16/11

20 Notice to Proceed 0 days Wed 2/16/11 Wed 2/16/11

21 Shop Drawing Phase - Equipment Approval 30 days Thu 2/17/11 Wed 3/30/11

22 Chemical System Installation 40 days Thu 3/31/11 Wed 5/25/11

23 WWTP Improvements 85 days Mon 10/18/10 Fri 2/11/1124 Preliminary design to 50% Submittal 45 days Mon 10/18/10 Fri 12/17/10

25 50% Submittal to NBU 0 days Fri 12/17/10 Fri 12/17/10

26 NBU Review Period 15 days Mon 12/20/10 Fri 1/7/11

27 Preliminary Design Report Workshop 0 days Fri 1/7/11 Fri 1/7/11

28 Preliminary Design to Final Submittal 25 days Mon 1/10/11 Fri 2/11/11

29 Final Submittal to NBU 0 days Fri 2/11/11 Fri 2/11/11

30 Fast-Track Actions 247 days Fri 11/5/10 Mon 10/17/1131 Belt Press Pre-Purchase Process including Board Award 62 days Fri 11/5/10 Mon 1/31/11

32 Shop Drawing Review and Approval 60 days Tue 2/1/11 Mon 4/25/11

33 Release Equipment for Fabrication 125 days Tue 4/26/11 Mon 10/17/11

34 Technical Specifications (including non-equipment) 90 days Tue 2/1/11 Mon 6/6/11

35 Front End Documents 90 days Tue 2/1/11 Mon 6/6/11

36 Final Design Phase 126 days Fri 2/11/11 Fri 8/5/1137 Design to 50% Submittal 45 days Fri 2/11/11 Thu 4/14/11

38 50% Submittal to NBU 0 days Thu 4/14/11 Thu 4/14/11

39 NBU Review Period 21 days Fri 4/15/11 Fri 5/13/11

40 50% QC Workshop 0 days Fri 5/13/11 Fri 5/13/11

41 Design to Final Submittal 60 days Mon 5/16/11 Fri 8/5/11

42 Construction Sequencing Workshop 0 days Thu 7/21/11 Thu 7/21/11


44 Advertisement/Bid Phase 49 days Mon 8/8/11 Thu 10/13/1145 Advertisement / Addenda Phase 28 days Mon 8/8/11 Wed 9/14/11

46 Pre-Bid Meeting 0 days Thu 9/8/11 Thu 9/8/11

47 Bid Opening 0 days Wed 9/14/11 Wed 9/14/11

48 Bid Tabulation/Contractor Reference Check 5 days Thu 9/15/11 Wed 9/21/11

49 Board Action to Award - Board Meeting 0 days Wed 9/21/11 Wed 9/21/11

50 Precon Mtg / Exec. Contract Documents 16 days Thu 9/22/11 Thu 10/13/11

51 Notice to Proceed 0 days Thu 10/13/11 Thu 10/13/11

52 Construction Phase 261 days Fri 10/14/11 Fri 10/12/1253 Construction Effort 261 days Fri 10/14/11 Fri 10/12/12

54 Pre-Purchased Equipment On Site and Ready for Install 0 days Mon 10/17/11 Mon 10/17/11

55 Submittal Phase 71 days Fri 10/14/11 Fri 1/20/12

56 Substantial Completion 0 days Mon 8/13/12 Mon 8/13/12

57 Commissioning and Startup 45 days Mon 8/13/12 Fri 10/12/12

58 Final Completion 0 days Fri 10/12/12 Fri 10/12/12

6/29

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Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov2010 2011 2012

New Braunfels UtilitiesNorth and South Kuehler Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades

Proposed Project Delivery Schedule Option 1

ID Task Name Duration Start Finish

1 Selection and Contract Negotiations - Engineer 48 days Mon 5/24/10 Thu 7/29/102 RFP Process 11 days Mon 5/24/10 Mon 6/7/10

3 Engineer Selection 0 days Tue 6/29/10 Tue 6/29/10

4 Contract Coordination/ Execution / August 1sr Board Meeting Approval 0 days Thu 7/29/10 Thu 7/29/10

5 Estimated TPDES Permit Issue Date 0 days Mon 8/2/10 Mon 8/2/10

6 Phosphorus Chemical Removal System Design and Construction 100 days Thu 7/29/10 Tue 12/14/107 Initial Planning meeting 0 days Thu 7/29/10 Thu 7/29/10

8 Development of Phosphorus Removal System Plan 30 days Thu 7/29/10 Tue 9/7/10

9 TCEQ Review 45 days Wed 9/8/10 Tue 11/9/10

10 Design to 50% Submittal 30 days Wed 9/8/10 Tue 10/19/10

11 50% Submittal to NBU - NBU Review Period 10 days Wed 10/20/10 Tue 11/2/10

12 50% QC Workshop 0 days Tue 11/2/10 Tue 11/2/10

13 Design to Final Submittal 30 days Wed 11/3/10 Tue 12/14/10


15 Final Submittal to NBU 0 days Tue 12/14/10 Tue 12/14/10

16 Advertisement/Bid Phase 32 days Wed 12/15/10 Fri 1/28/1117 Advertisement / Addenda Phase 22 days Wed 12/15/10 Thu 1/13/11

18 Bid Opening 0 days Thu 1/13/11 Thu 1/13/11

19 Bid Tabulation/Contractor Reference Check 8 days Fri 1/14/11 Tue 1/25/11

20 Board Action to Award - Board Meeting 0 days Thu 1/27/11 Thu 1/27/11

21 Precon Mtg / Exec. Contract Documents / Notice to Proceed 0 days Fri 1/28/11 Fri 1/28/11

22 Construction Phase 137 days Fri 1/28/11 Mon 8/8/1123 Construction Effort 137 days Fri 1/28/11 Mon 8/8/11

24 Substantial Completion 0 days Fri 7/1/11 Fri 7/1/11

25 Commissioning and Startup 22 days Fri 7/1/11 Mon 8/1/11

26 Final Completion 0 days Mon 8/8/11 Mon 8/8/11

27 WWTP Improvements 82 days Thu 7/29/10 Thu 11/18/1028 Preliminary design to 50% Submittal 45 days Thu 7/29/10 Tue 9/28/10

29 50% Submittal to NBU / NBU Review Period 15 days Wed 9/29/10 Tue 10/19/10

30 Preliminary Design Report Workshop 0 days Tue 10/19/10 Tue 10/19/10

31 Preliminary Design to Final Submittal 22 days Wed 10/20/10 Thu 11/18/10

32 Final Submittal to NBU 0 days Thu 11/18/10 Thu 11/18/10

33 Fast-Track Actions 226 days Tue 10/19/10 Tue 8/30/1134 Belt Press Pre-Purchase Process Including Board Award 75 days Tue 10/19/10 Mon 1/31/11

35 Shop Drawing Review and Approval 26 days Tue 2/1/11 Tue 3/8/11

36 Release Equipment for Fabrication 125 days Wed 3/9/11 Tue 8/30/11

37 Technical Specifications (including non-equipment) 150 days Mon 11/22/10 Fri 6/17/11

38 Front End Documents 90 days Mon 2/14/11 Fri 6/17/11

39 Final Design Phase 152 days Thu 11/18/10 Fri 6/17/1140 Design to 50% Submittal 45 days Thu 11/18/10 Wed 1/19/11

41 50% Submittal to NBU 21 days Thu 1/20/11 Thu 2/17/11

42 50% QC Workshop 0 days Thu 2/17/11 Thu 2/17/11

43 Design to Final Submittal 86 days Fri 2/18/11 Fri 6/17/11



46 Advertisement/Bid Phase 43 days Mon 6/20/11 Thu 8/18/1147 Advertisement / Addenda Phase 23 days Mon 6/20/11 Wed 7/20/11

48 Bid Opening 0 days Wed 7/20/11 Wed 7/20/11

49 Bid Tabulation/Contractor Reference Check 5 days Thu 7/21/11 Wed 7/27/11

50 Board Action to Award - Board Meeting 0 days Thu 7/28/11 Thu 7/28/11

51 Precon Mtg / Exec Contract Documents / Notice to Proceed 0 days Thu 8/18/11 Thu 8/18/11

52 Construction Phase 259 days Thu 8/18/11 Tue 8/14/1253 Construction Effort 259 days Thu 8/18/11 Tue 8/14/12

54 Pre-Purchased Equipment On Site and Ready for Install 0 days Tue 8/30/11 Tue 8/30/11

55 Substantial Completion 0 days Fri 7/13/12 Fri 7/13/12

56 Commissioning and Startup 23 days Fri 7/13/12 Tue 8/14/12

57 Final Completion 0 days Tue 8/14/12 Tue 8/14/12

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May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep2010 2011 2012

New Braunfels UtilitiesNorth and South Kuehler Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade

Proposed Project Delivery Schedule Option 2



June 7, 2010Page 15

Project Approach: Delivery

At FNI, we embrace the principle of personal accountability. We know that a project team can only be successful when the individuals on the team take personal responsibility for reaching project objecti ves; that every team member must respect the goals of others, and the talents of each team member must contribute to the goals of the enti re project. We have assembled a diverse team of wastewater engineers, constructi on engineers and environmental professionals who are each dedicated to these principles and to meeti ng NBU’s project goals. In order to meet these goals, we will focus on the primary tenets of Teamwork, Communicati ons, Quality Control and Innovati ve Problem Solving.

TeamworkWorking with NBU’s Staff We recognize that the FNI team is supplementi ng NBU’s experienced and capable staff , and we will work to blend our talents with those of your staff to form an integrated project team focused on meeti ng your goals for this project. FNI has a long history of working successfully alongside our clients in the planning, design and constructi on management of projects. Working under the directi on of our clients, we have provided leadership and “boots on the ground” for clients all over Texas. We provide the specialized technical experti se required for large and small projects alike and supplement the planning, design and inspecti on capabiliti es of the Owner.

Working with Contractors We work under the premise that successful contractors want to produce a quality project on ti me and within budget. It is our job to help them by providing leadership to the team and the management controls to help them meet their objecti ves. Controls established for management of cost, schedule, quality and documentati on are designed to monitor the project to help the contractor provide a project that will maintain value for the Owner.

Working with SubconsultantsThe FNI Team is diverse and capable of handling most aspects of any engineering assignment. In the event that specialty needs are required, such as surveying or geotechnical fi eld analysis, FNI will coordinate with a cadre of preferred providers to give NBU the best service available. If NBU has a preferred provider of their own for a parti cular service, FNI is fl exible and has successfully worked with multi ple owner-preferred fi rms in the past.

FNI understands the importance of service and support for NBU. As a means of achieving this goal, the fi rm has developed a strong philosophy of teamwork with all members of a project team.



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CommunicationsInformati on Management At FNI, we have long recognized that the ability to communicate eff ecti vely and collaborate on the project is the key to project success. Thorough documentati on of these communicati on eff orts is essenti al to keep the project moving in the right directi on and to resolve issues that arise over decisions made on the project.

FNI pioneered the use of computer-based document tracking systems using some of the early database programs over two decades ago. We developed FN Manager using technology that allows access to project informati on from any web browser. FN Manager Pro is the most current evoluti on in collaborati ve tools developed by FNI to manage the fl ow of informati on and provide a common resource for storage and retrieval of project documentati on.

FN Manager Pro is a secure web-based project management and communicati on soft ware that can be used for seamless coordinati on of documents, minutes, schedules, design data, plans, specifi cati ons, constructi on submitt als and other materials between NBU and the project team. Some elements of the system include:

• Message board to exchange project informati on and for detailed discussion of design issues

• Handles planning, pre-design, design, constructi on and post-constructi on phase of a project

• Online markups (red-line drawings)

• Online document viewing and versioning for up-to-the-minute collaborati on

• Decision tracking to confi rm major project decisions and scope changes

• An acti on-item checklist that sends an e-reminder to the responsible person

• Announcements for upcoming events meeti ngs

• Powerful search capabiliti es

• In essence, all of the criti cal project informati on is available to NBU’s authorized personnel from any internet-linked computer.

This project is the best managed engineering project in my memory and is very producti ve in accomplishing project objecti ves. I would like for DWU to adopt the (FN Manager Pro) as a standard for all of our projects.

Jerry Taylor, P.E.Former Project ManagerDallas Water Uti liti es



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Personal Communicati onWhile e-mail and the collaborati on tools are important tools in communicati ons, they cannot be replaced by the human side of communicati ons. Face-to-face meeti ngs and conversati ons are imperati ve in building and maintaining trust in relati onships and in helping solve problems. FNI staff will meet with NBU on a monthly basis; the purpose of the progress meeti ngs will be to discuss that the:

The project is on schedule

The needs and desires of NBU are being properly addressed

The product complies with the design intent

Opinions of Probable Constructi on Costs (OPCCs) are sti ll within the budget

In additi on to meeti ng monthly on each assignment, FNI will be in constant communicati ons with NBU via the telephone and e-mail. We employ a two e-mail rule that states that if an issue cannot be resolved or an answer provided in two e-mails, it is ti me to pick up the phone or go visit with someone to make sure that a true dialogue can take place. Our team will hold themselves accountable for getti ng things resolved because we do not want to let our teammates down. The pressure to report a missed commitment is a lot greater in face-to-face meeti ngs than it is over a digital system.

Monthly Summary Reports FNI will submit a monthly summary report to NBU. This report will provide summary informati on for the project on the following items:

• Progress to report this period

• Pending iissues

• Acti on item resoluti on

• Issues impacti ng budget or schedule

• Progress anti cipated next period

The report will be submitt ed three days prior to the scheduled monthly progress meeti ng. The monthly summary reports will also be provided online through FN Manager Pro.

Acti on Items Log We have also found that an acti on item list is an eff ecti ve tool in project communicati ons. An acti on item log that is sortable by responsible party, date and status will help team members track commitments and avoid duplicati on of eff ort. It will someti mes allow you to see that others are working on a task with which you can help. This group “To Do list”, which is part of the collaborati on system tool, allows interim comments to be posted and helps others track spin off and follow-up issues.



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Quality ControlQuality Management A quality project begins with quality design and conti nues through the selecti on of materials and the workmanship applied to constructi on. One industry study indicated that a signifi cant percentage of constructi on claims are the result of a breakdown in communicati on.

Constructability reviews and peer reviews of the design can help reduce the value lost in claims. The most expensive claims for defecti ve design typically do not result from calculati on or draft ing errors, but poor assumpti ons made during the design. Having a second set of independent and experienced eyes on the project can help reduce this type of error.

We’ve earned a reputati on for meeti ng client schedules without sacrifi cing any element of service. We understand the importance of completi ng assignments according to schedule, and will commit the staff and resources to this contract in order to accomplish the services required.

Innovative Problem SolvingSolving Problems with Leadership in Acti onEven in the best managed project, problems do occasionally arise that must be addressed quickly and eff ecti vely to reduce the impact on cost and keep the project on schedule.

Our commitment to project leadership is demonstrated by taking the lead in fi nding soluti ons to the problems that arise on a project. We have learned that when problems arise, they must be dealt with as soon as practi cal with a focus on fi nding soluti ons and not assigning blame. Encouraging each team member to ask the questi on “What can I do to help fi nd the best soluti on for this problem?” and openly working through the issues with the other members of the team is the way to fi nd directi on. Once that has been done, acti on is required to implement the plan.

Innovati ve Design Soluti ons FNI has a history of supplying innovati ve soluti ons to projects for the wastewater environment. We have been awarded the Texas Council of Engineering Companies Gold Medal Award for Engineering Excellence for the last two years as a result of our innovati ve work at the The Colony Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Trinity River Authority’s Central Regional Wastewater System Treatment Plant (see following page for more wastewater treatment plant awards). We also designed Texas’ fi rst acti vated sludge plant in the 1930s and the fi rst municipal IFAS plant in the state.

This use of innovati ve design soluti ons and common sense engineering is at the heart of our goal to save our clients ti me, money and headaches.

FNI was built on client service and commitment to project excellence. The quality of service we provide accounts for 95-97 percent of our current work coming from repeat clients.



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Management Work Plan In additi on to the use of innovati ve approaches during planning, design and constructi on, FNI applies common sense techniques in the development and management of projects. Our systemati c approach in developing a project work plan helps to streamline project initi ati on and keep the team focused on the project goals.

Development of a Specifi c Project Work Plan Before we begin the work, we mobilize, organize and plan. In this task, we will establish the framework within which the project will be done. Specifi c components include:

• Kick-Off Meeti ng

• Establish Protocol and Communicati on Plan - We will meet with you and your staff to determine how you wish to work with us, what your preferences are, how the communicati on should be set up, etc.

• Develop Detailed Project Schedule - We plan to use Microsoft Project to schedule, monitor progress and report progress.

• Develop Quality Management Plan (QMP) - A QMP will be prepared to include QA and QC checklists and reporti ng forms, technical reviews, budgets and schedule for QMP acti viti es, and reporti ng procedures.

• Organize Data and Records - We will compile and organize the data and informati on we have assembled to include contract and record drawings, reports, and other informati on needed for various project assignments.

• Regulatory Coordinati on – We will assist NBU in coordinati on with regulatory agencies such as TCEQ and USEPA, review standard design criteria and applicable codes and receive appropriate approvals.

FNI prides itself on providing a high level of innovati ve service to our clients. We are repeatedly recognized by our industry peers with the receipt of various awards. In 2007, our fi rm received the Texas Award for Performance Excellence. This award recognized the fi rm’s outstanding performance, quality and client sati sfacti on. Being the only architectural/engineering fi rm to ever receive this award sets FNI in a class above all other fi rms.

Our fi rm prides itself in having provided a wide range of services over the last 116 years. The longevity of practi ce is a testament of the outstanding performance and technical competence we provide to all our clients. Approximately 95 to 97 percent of our work is from repeat clients. Our team leadership is well trained through careful leadership and project management programs provided as a part of our conti nuous improvement philosophy.



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Client ServiceClient service ranks as a top tenet in FNI’s corporate culture. Our vision is to be the fi rm of choice for clients and employees, and our “hedgehog concept,” as outlined in the book “Good to Great” is to be the very best at client service resulti ng in long-term, mutually benefi cial relati onships.

FNI’s top corporate leadership regularly communicate to project team members the following client service principles:

• Our defi niti on of quality is a technically accurate project that consistently meets or exceeds our client’s needs and expectati ons.

• We don’t expect clients to have to review our plans and reports for technical accuracy.

• We are conti nually raising the standard of quality expected for our clients and conti nuous improvement is integral to the way we do business.

• Quality is customer driven and best judged by our clients.

Client FeedbackAs part of FNI’s client sati sfacti on program, we regularly receive feedback from clients regarding our professionals’ positi ve performance and atti tudes on projects. We send surveys to clients at 50-percent and 100-percent project completi on, and use feedback from surveys to improve our project management and client service.

Project Approach: Client Service

FNI President and CEO Bob Pence, a registered professional engineer and a board-certi fi ed environmental engineer whose technical background is in wastewater treatment, personally manages FNI’s client sati sfacti on surveys.



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Relevant Experience and References

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Fort Worth Village Creek 166 mgd 2005* $40 million

Trinity River Authority Central 162 mgd O/G* $94 million

Dallas Water Uti liti es Central 150 mgd O/G* $129 million

San Angelo 16.3 mgd 2000 $11 million

McAllen Public Uti lity 8 mgd 2008 $40 million Completed peer review services

Corpus Christi 8 mgd Completed peer review on NBWWTP; decommissioning underway on OBWWTP

Cleburne 7.5 mgd 2005* $9.3 million

Grapevine Peach Street 5.75 mgd 2000* $9 million

The Colony 4.5 mgd 2007 $11 million

Greenville 4.23 mgd 2006 N/A

Gainesville 4.14 mgd 2005 $3 million

Durant, Oklahoma 3.55 mgd 2005 $9 million OKLA

Plainview 3.3 mgd 2003 $9 million

Kerrville 3.0 mgd 2005 $900,000

Mineral Wells Pollard Creek 2.35 mgd 2001 $3 million

Mineola 2.0 mgd 2004 $350,000

Vernon 2.0 mgd 1999 $5 million

Webster 1.65 mgd 2007 $7.7 million

Dalhart 1.5 mgd 2004 $4.4 million

Mineral Wells Willow Creek 1.26 mgd 2001 $3 million

Bacliff Municipal Uti lity Dist. 1.24 mgd 2007 $6 million

Aledo 0.6 MGD O/G $7 million

* Indicates a wastewater treatment plant where FNI has designed multi ple phases. The year and cost provided are for the most recent phase.

O/G = ongoing project

This secti on features descripti ons of similar that demonstrate our familiarity with wastewater systems and processes. Below is a quick overview of our plant experience.



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IFAS Improvements and Plant ExpansionCity of The ColonyThe City of The Colony’s 4.5-MGD wastewater treatment plant is Texas’ fi rst municipal Integrated Fixed-Film Acti vated Sludge (IFAS) plant. FNI introduced the innovati ve technology as part of the design of improvements to expand the plant from 3.4 MGD to 4.5 MGD.

FNI’s use of existi ng infrastructure, including use of the existi ng aerati on basins, was an integral part of the design that saved The Colony an esti mated $2 million in constructi on costs. FNI retrofi tt ed the existi ng basins to achieve cost-eff ecti ve nitrifi cati on per new TPDES permit requirements.

FNI also retrofi tt ed cloth disk fi lters into the existi ng fi lter beds to double fi ltrati on capacity and minimize fi lter constructi on cost

The plant also features a biological phosphorous removal system to meet future phosphorous discharge limitati ons. Another cost-effi cient feature of the improvements is the verti cal, high-intensity UV disinfecti on system, which minimized the constructi on footprint and maximized disinfecti on capacity.

To assist The Colony in meeti ng the 1.0 mg/L permitt ed effl uent phosphorus levels, even during upset of biological processes, a full chemical precipitati on backup unit was designed to supplement biological phosphorus removal faciliti es. The design included two coagulant storage tanks and four coagulant feed pumps. Three coagulant injecti on points were included in the design to allow for additi on at the headworks, aerati on basins/secondary clarifi ers, and/or belt fi lter press fi ltrate return line. This design gave the plant staff fl exibility in dosing locati on, which will allow them to opti mize coagulant additi on to best suite their site specifi c operati onal strategies.

FNI introduced IFAS to Texas for The Colony’s Wastewater Treatment Plant

improvements and expansion. The overall design saved an esti mated $2 million in

constructi on costs by retrofi tti ng existi ng faciliti es.

ReferenceAntonio Johnston Assistant City Manager City of The Colony6800 Main Street The Colony, Texas 75056(972) 624-3103

Gold Medal for Engineering Excellence, Texas Gold Medal for Engineering Excellence, Texas Council of Engineering CompaniesCouncil of Engineering Companies



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Wastewater Treatment Plant ImprovementsCity of CleburneThe City of Cleburne’s 7.5-MGD wastewater treatment plant features an award-winning 2-MGD direct reuse operati on to serve as a cooling water source for a local power plant. FNI designed the reuse program in the second phase of the plant’s expansion from 5 MGD to 7.5 MGD. FNI also provided a full-ti me Resident Project Representati ve during both phases of the expansion.

The initi al expansion – 5 MGD to 6.25 MGD – consisted of structural modifi cati ons to the existi ng contact stabilizati on basins, removing existi ng trickling fi lter and pump stati ons, conversion of existi ng clarifi ers and anaerobic digesters to aerobic digesters, removal and replacement of aerati on equipment and consolidati on of existi ng parshall fl umes.

The second expansion – 6.25 MGD to 7.5 MGD – included a new plant pump stati on with new 42-inch gravity sewer pipe collecti ng the existi ng fl ow and rerouti ng this fl ow to the new pump stati on and a new Headworks Facility. The overall expansion included nitrifi cati on improvements to comply with TPDES requirement changes. The plant also received indirect reuse permit in 2006.

The power plant uses about 1.7 MGD of reclaimed wastewater for cooling tower makeup. The delivered water must have total suspended solids of less than 5 mg/l and phosphorous of less than 1.0 mg/l . In order to achieve this high water quality criteria a reclaimed treatment facility was piloted , designed and constructed. The facility polishes the existi ng wastewater effl uent by chemical and physical processes.

An initi al pilot study , bench scale jar test procedure , was crucial in selecti ng the coagulant, polymers and opti mum pH. The pilot study also established mixing energy requirements and detenti on ti mes. The pilot study set forth the basis for performance guarantees from the equipment manufactures.

Infl uent phosphorous levels range from 3 to 6 mg/l and are consistently reduced to below 1.0 mg/l. The faciliti es employ a Rapid Mix basin for Chemical additi on and pH adjustment , Flocculati on basin , sett ling basin with sett ling plates and chlorinati on .The faciliti es have on-line turbidity and phosphorous analyzers for conti nuous monitoring. The faciliti es have operated constantly for 14 years averages about 1.7 MGD.

ReferenceChester NolenCity ManagerCity of CleburneP.O. Box 677 Cleburne, Texas 76033817-645-0901

Freese and Nichols expanded the City of Cleburne’s Wastewater Treatment Plant

from 5 MGD to 7.5 MGD, incorporati ng an award-winning direct reuse program

2003 Small Uti lity Direct - Water Conservati on and 2003 Small Uti lity Direct - Water Conservati on and Reuse Award, American Water Works Associati onReuse Award, American Water Works Associati on

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On-Site Storage and Alternative Disinfection ImprovementsTrinity River AuthorityThe Trinity River Authority’s Central Regional Wastewater System Treatment Plant is a 162-MGD facility that FNI has master planned to 220 MGD with a peak fl ow rate of 623 MGD. A key part of the most recent master plan is FNI’s design of on-site storage and alternati ve disinfecti on improvements. This project included:

Peak Flow Management • On-Site Storage Basin (OSSB) capable

of storing up to 125 MG of infl uent wastewater to allow for peak fl ow capaciti es above 623 MGD

• Conveyance of infl uent fl ow into the OSSB to include treated High Rate Clarifi er (HRC) effl uent, raw wastewater, screened wastewater and/or a hybrid mixture of both treated HRC effl uent and screened wastewater

• Dual use of a 50-MGD On-Site Storage Pump Stati on (OSSPS) to convey wet weather fl ows to and from the OSSB and also to serve as a supplemental dry weather infl uent pump stati on

Chemically Enhanced Primary Treatment (CEPT) Evaluati on • Evaluati on of CEPT as a potenti al additi onal strategy for both dry weather and

wet weather fl ows management

Biological Nutrient Removal Feasibility Evaluaton • Existi ng aerati on faciliti es for the potenti al use of anoxic zones to reduce blower

and energy requirements while maintaining required effl uent limits

• Biological nutrient (phosphorus and nitrogren) removal and potenti al impacts of future nutrient removal requirements

Alternati ve Disinfecti on Evaluati on • Alternati ve disinfecti on technologies for implementati on at TRA CRWS such

as on-site hypochlorite generati on, hypochlorite bulk storage, ultraviolet (UV) disinfecti on, ozone gas disinfecti on or a combinati on of these alternati ves

FNI provided a master plan and design follow-up for an expansion of TRA’s Central

Regional Wastewater System Treatment Plant from 162 MGD to 220 MGD.

ReferencePatt y Cleveland Operati ons Manager - Northern Region Trinity River Authority of Texas P.O. Box 240 Arlington, Texas 76004817-493-5137

Gold Medal for Engineering Excellence, Texas Gold Medal for Engineering Excellence, Texas Council of Engineering Companies (recent project)Council of Engineering Companies (recent project)



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City of AledoWastewater Treatment Plant ExpansionFNI is completi ng fi nal design for the expansion of the City of Aledo’s existi ng wastewater treatment plant to a 0.6-MGD capacity. The project also includes preparati on of a Pre-Design/Engineering Feasibility Report. FNI prepared design criteria, layouts, evaluati ons related to the treatment process, fi ne screen, odor control, dewatering including surveying, geotechnical and environmental clearance for the site. FNI also will evaluate buff er zone requirements and make recommendati ons.

The expanded Aledo plant will be required to meet a 1.0 mg/L phosphorus permit. The sequencing batch reactor facility will rely mainly on biological nutrient removal, but a full chemical precipitati on backup system has been included to assure the facility meets permit requirements, even during upset of biological processes. Coagulant storage and pumping equipment has been designed to accommodate either ferric chloride or alum as the coagulant. This fl exibility allows the staff to adjust their coagulant of choice based on site specifi c precipitati on effi ciencies, fl uctuati ng chemical costs, and operator preference.

City of KerrvilleWastewater Treatment Plant ImprovementsFNI designed a more effi cient headworks facility to replace the outdated system at the City of Kerrville’s 2.5-MGD wastewater treatment plant. FNI’s design, which included spiral-type fi ne screens, vortex grit concentrators and an odor control system for the headworks facility, signifi cantly reduced odors at the headworks and the equalizati on basin, successfully addressing citi zen complaints about the treatment facility.

The design also improved the effi ciency of plant operati on and Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR), which assists in meeti ng TCEQ discharge requirements that include the most stringent phosphorous removal criteria in the state.

ContactKen PfeiferCity Manager200 Old Annett a Road Aledo, Texas [email protected]

ContactCharlie Hasti ngsDirector of Public Works 800 Juncti on Highway Kerrville, Texas 78028830-792-8312 [email protected]



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City of PlainviewWater Reclamation Plant ModificationsFNI assisted the City with updati ng its aging wastewater treatment faciliti es to remedy problems with discharge compliance. Work at the plant included:

• Upgraded the aging, trickling-fi lter water reclamati on plant to a conventi onal, acti vated-sludge plant, increasing the average daily fl ow to 3.3 MGD and peak fl ow capacity to 12 MGD

• Master planned to provide additi onal space and layouts for future expansions

• Reused several existi ng plant faciliti es including an existi ng digester for sludge holding and old trickling fi lters for off -line equalizati on

• Improvements in plant discharge quality have helped the City signifi cantly improve its relati onship with wastewater regulatory agencies

• Provided full-ti me resident representati on and constructi on management services

Design included conversion of an existi ng thickening tank to aerated sludge holding and the design of a new 2-meter belt press and solids dewatering building. The holding tank was converted using submersible, air-supplied mixers to eliminate sludge sepsis and improve dewatering performance/consistency. New progressive cavity pumps were provided to feed the new belt press at a consistent rate of fl ow. The belt press system included the press, conveyors and polymer feed units.

City of DurantWastewater Treatment Plant ImprovementsFNI designed and provided constructi on services for improvements to the City of Durant’s land-locked wastewater treatment plant. Improvements consisted of modifi cati ons at the existi ng plant and design of a new wastewater treatment plant at a new site, increasing capacity to 3.55 MGD and signifi cantly reducing electrical consumpti on.

FNI retained the lagoons from the existi ng plant as equalizati on basins, but located the plant expansion at the existi ng effl uent discharge point, designing a lift stati on and a fi ve-mile-long, 24-inch force main to transfer the wastewater to the new facility. FNI also prepared an Environmental Informati on Document to secure environmental permits and clearances required for release of funds to construct the project.

The new plant allows the discharge to meet the new proposed permit parameters of 10 mg/l BOD, 15 mg/l TSS, 2 mg/l ammonia and 4 mg/l DO as imposed by the ODEQ.

ContactJerry Yandell Public Works DirectorP.O. Box 578 Durant, OK 74702 580-916-0258 [email protected]

ContactMike Gilliland Public Works Director901 Broadway Plainview, Texas 79072 [email protected]



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City of DalhartWastewater Treatment Plant ImprovementsFNI designed improvements and provided constructi on representati on and services for the City of Dalhart’s Wastewater Treatment Plant, expanding it from 1.0 MGD to 1.5 MGD with a peak fl ow capacity of 6 MGD. The design’s ultraviolet disinfecti on system was the fi rst fully operati onal verti cal UV disinfecti on system in the Texas Panhandle region, using a much smaller footprint than conventi onal chlorinati on, saving the City of Dalhart constructi on and operati onal costs, and eliminati ng cylinders of hazardous chlorine and sulfur dioxide from the plant site.

The expanded facility consistently meets TPDES permit discharge requirements, which include a 3 mg/L ammonia-N limit. FNI also assisted with TCEQ permitti ng and with securing project funding from the Texas Water Development Board.

Design included conversion of an existi ng metal building enclosure on top of an old sludge drying bed to house a new 1-meter belt press. The building was converted by modifying the drainage in the old drying bed to include a new sump system for the belt press. New progressive cavity pumps were provided to feed the new belt press at a consistent rate of fl ow. The belt press system included the press, conveyors and polymer feed units.

City of San AngeloWastewater Treatment Plant ImprovementsFNI designed improvements and provided constructi on services for the City of San Angelo’s 16.3-MGD wastewater treatment plant, providing the City with a more fl exible, cost-effi cient biosolids management operati on. FNI’s innovati ve design includes:

• Anerobic digesti on faciliti es that reduce biosolids by about 20 percent

• Separati on of Waste Acti vated Sludge from primary sludge fl ow to give the City an effi cient system for producing a more consistent sludge mixture

• Lime-feed faciliti es that give the City fl exibility to produce Class A biosolids

• An off -site biosolids composti ng facility for added sludge management opti ons, the fi rst of its kind in Texas

• Use of existi ng faciliti es and constructi on phasing to reduce costs and minimize disrupti on of operati ons

ContactWill Wilde, P.E. Director of Water Uti liti esP.O. Box 1751 San Angelo, Texas 76902325-657-4209 [email protected]

ContactGreg Duggan City ManagerP.O. Box 2005 Dalhart, Texas 79022806-249-5511 [email protected]



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Project Manager Trooper Smith, P.E.

Principal-in-ChargeMike Morrison, P.E., BCEE

Design ManagerIgnacio Cadena, P.E.

Quality Control / Quality AssuranceRay Longoria, P.E., BCEEDavid Jackson, P.E., BCEE

Coy Veach, P.E.

TCEQ Coordinati onMike Morrison, P.E., BCEE

Randall Howard

Organizational Chart and Resumes

On-Site Sampling Analysis and Process Evaluati on

Leonard Ripley, Ph.D., P.E.Leon Downing, Ph.D.

Warranty Follow-UpRichard ProvoltFast-Track Equipment

Procurement / LeasingTrooper Smith, P.E.

John New, P.E., CCCA

Structural EngineeringAntonio Diaz, P.E.

Electrical/Instrumentati onJeff Hensley, P.E.

ArchitectureJoel Werland, AIA

Civil EngineeringJeff Moeller, P.E.

SurveyingDrew Mawyer, R.P.L.S.

SCADA/Programming Integrati onJeremy Davenport

Geotechnical EngineeringGarland Burch, P.E.

Start-UpLeonard Ripley, Ph.D., P.E.

Leon Downing, Ph.D.

Operati on and Maintenance

Ignacio Cadena, P.E.

Facility Conditi on Assessment

Ignacio Cadena, P.E.

Equipment Testi ng, Data Collecti on and Process

Evaluati onLeonard Ripley, Ph.D., P.E.

Leon Downing, Ph.D.

Process DesignLeonard Ripley, Ph.D., P.E.

Leon Downing, Ph.D.

Chemical Feed DesignSam Naumann, P.E.

Belt Press DesignIgnacio Cadena, P.E.

Constructability ReviewsLarry Eckersley, P.E., CCCA, CCM, CDT

LEED ReviewsAdam Payne, LEED AP, CDT

FAST-TRACK EVALUATION

Resident Project Representati ve

Brian Beach

Constructi on Services Manager

John New, P.E., CCCA

CONSTRUCTION SERVICESDESIGN SOLUTIONS

COMPLIANCE AND SCHEDULE MANAGEMENT

South Central Texas-Area Subconsultants HMT Engineering and Surveying Hierholzer Engineering Raba-Kistner Consultants, Inc.



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Trooper Smith, P.E.Project ManagerTrooper Smith is a Senior Water/Wastewater Treatment Project Manager and an FNI Associate. His background includes water and wastewater plant design, process evaluati on, and plant operati on and maintenance; sludge handling and disposal faciliti es; pump design; industrial wastewater treatment faciliti es; constructi on management services; and program management services.

Overview of Professional Experience• Pump Stati ons 13/13A Improvements, Trinity River Authority (TRA) – Project

Manager for the $17-million rehabilitati on of two major pump stati ons at TRA’s 162-MGD Central Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant, including pump replacement, electrical, instrumentati on, structural improvements, new WAS and scum piping

• On-Site Storage and Alternati ve Disinfecti on, TRA – Project Manager for preliminary and fi nal design of a 125-MGD on-site storage basin, giving the 162-MGD plant a peak-fl ow capacity of 623 MGD; dual use of a 50-MGD pump stati on to convey wet weather fl ows; and treatment alternati ves for the wet weather fl ow

• Pump Stati ons 13/13B and Equalizati on Basin Improvements, TRA – Project Manager for design and constructi on services for $23.5-million project that included a new innovati ve self-cleaning trench-type wet well Pump Stati on 13B (50-MGD RAS/WAS Pump Stati on)

• Accessibility and Chemical Storage Building Modifi cati ons, TRA – Project Manager for $5.2 million in fast-track improvements to the plant’s administrati on building (ADA requirements), chlorine building and sulphur dioxide building

• Central Wastewater Treatment Plant Mechanical Improvements, Dallas Water Uti liti es (DWU) – Design Engineer for $19 million in mechanical improvements to DWU’s 200-MGD Central Wastewater Treatment Plant, including the additi on/rehabilitati on of fi nal clarifi ers, pump stati on modifi cati ons and piping improvements

• Wastewater Treatment Plant Discharge Permit, Acton Municipal Uti lity District/City of Granbury – Design Engineer for discharge permitti ng, design and constructi on phase services for modifi cati ons to the wastewater treatment plant

• Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements, City of Midlothian – Design Engineer for $2 million in improvements to the 0.9-MGD plant, including the conversion of an anaerobic digester to aerobic digester and the additi on of high-rate drying beds

• Town Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Permit Renewal, City of Palesti ne – Design Engineer for the 4.7-MGD plant’s permit-renewal applicati on; coordinated plant data for average and peak fl ows, pollutants scans, physical stream characteristi cs, and the industrial pretreatment program

Experience11 years

Educati onM.E., Environmental Engineering, Texas Tech University

B.S., Environmental Engineering, Texas Tech University

Registrati onProfessional Engineer, Texas #92669

Offi ce Locati onAusti n



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Experience11 years

Educati onM.S., Environmental Engineering, ITESM – Monterrey, Mexico

B.S., Civil Engineering, ITESM – Monterrey, Mexico


Offi ce Locati onFort Worth

Ignacio Cadena, P.E.Design ManagerIgnacio Cadena is an Environmental Engineer and a Project Manager/Engineer in FNI’s Water/Wastewater Treatment Group. His design experience includes: water and wastewater treatment plants, sludge handling faciliti es, security improvements, chemical feed faciliti es, pump stati ons; and alternati ve treatment methods, including membrane treatment. Mr. Cadena’s water/wastewater planning background includes: disinfecti on studies, ozone and membrane pilot studies, treatment feasibility studies, hydraulic analysis, tracer studies, and plant master plans. He also has provided constructi on services, including cost esti mati ng, treatment plant constructi on inspecti on and general representati on on miscellaneous constructi on projects.

Overview of Professional Experience• Industrial Airpark Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements, City of Ardmore, Okla.

– Project Manager for design of a new 0.13-MGD Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR); included a new headworks structure with fi ne screens and an aerated grit chamber, a two-basin SBR design, an equalizati on basin and a UV disinfecti on system; retrofi tt ed the aerati on basin and polishing lagoon of the existi ng acti vated-sludge wastewater treatment plant

• Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge Management Improvements, City of San Angelo – Project Engineer for the design of aerati on equipment for the Returned Acti vated Sludge (RAS) and Waste Acti vated Sludge (WAS) holding tanks, and the RAS pumping system; included the design of the WAS pumping system to the gravity belt thickener

• Sabritas Vallejo Wastewater Treatment Plant Process Design, Mexico City, D.F. – Project Engineer for improvements to meet the effl uent discharge limits; included a new secondary biological treatment process to mesh with the existi ng plant, process and instrumentati on diagrams, plant layout, and conceptual design of tanks, piping, pumps, blowers and controls

• Wastewater Treatment Plant Feasibility Study, City of Pott sboro – Project Engineer for the feasibility study that recommended the plant expansion from 0.3 MGD to 0.9 MGD; proposed process was to retrofi t the existi ng acti vated sludge process into a new extended aerati on plant

• New Membrane Water Treatment Plant, Somervell County Water District – Project Manager for the design of a new $9.3-million membrane fi ltrati on water treatment plant with an initi al capacity of 2.3 MGD, planned for an incremental expansion to 3.75 MGD; and high service pumps

• 3-MG Glycol Holding Ponds, Dallas/Fort Worth Internati onal Airport – Project Engineer for the design of two holding ponds to be used primarily with the Glycol Recovery System; included two 1.5- MG lagoons and the diversion structure to manage the fl ows



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Leonard Ripley, Ph.D., P.E.Process Evaluation / Start-UpLeonard Ripley is FNI’s lead wastewater process engineer, treatment operati ons trouble shooter and a fi rm Associate. His experience includes design of municipal wastewater and water treatment plants and industrial wastewater treatment faciliti es, as well as specialized services such as treatability studies, start-up assistance, and peer reviews. Dr. Ripley designed and manages Freese and Nichols’ treatment process laboratory in our Fort Worth offi ce and he has two wastewater treatment patents. He is the technical lead on all of FNI’s emerging technology projects, including hybrid wastewater treatment, energy reducti on/conservati on, and several waste-to-energy faciliti es.

Overview of Professional Experience• New Broadway WWTP Process Selecti on, City of Corpus Christi – Process Peer Review

for the overall design including process design, equipment selecti on, constructability review and parti cipati on in the development of the Opinion of Probable Constructi on Cost of the 8-MGD New Broadway Wastewater Treatment Plant

• Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion, City of The Colony, Texas – Treatment Process Engineer for $11-million in improvements to the 4.5-MGD Stewart Creek West Wastewater Treatment Plant, including conversion of the existi ng contact stabilizati on process to single stage nitrifi cati on using Integrated Fixed-Film Acti vated Sludge (IFAS)

• Village Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant IFAS Pilot Plant, City of Fort Worth – Project Manager for a four-tank pilot-scale test facility equipped with innovati ve IFAS web media to compare treatment with and without IFAS

• Central Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase IV Master Plan, Trinity River Authority – Process Engineer for master plan update that includes evaluati on of the feasibility of diversion of a porti on of the plant effl uent for disinfecti on/discharge

• Anaerobic Digesti on Feasibility Study, City of Houston – Process Engineer for a technical and economic feasibility evaluati on for implementi ng anaerobic digesti on at the City of Houston’s 200-MGD 69th Street Wastewater Treatment Plant

• Central Wastewater Treatment Plant Process and Hydraulics Study, Dallas Water Uti liti es – Process Engineer for process and hydraulics study at DWU’s 150-MGD Central WWTP; 1) determined the facility’s fl ow capabiliti es for both wastewater treatability and plant hydraulic capacity and 2) recommended improvements to meet anti cipated regulatory conditi ons, capacity needs and reuse

Experience35 years

Educati onPh.D., Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Wisconsin, Madison

M.S., Environmental and Water Resources Engineering, Vanderbilt University

B.E.S., Environmental Engineering, University of Texas at Austi n

B.S., Biology, University of Texas at El Paso





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Leon Downing, Ph.D.Process Evaluation / Start-upLeon Downing is a nitrogen removal specialist in FNI’s Water/Wastewater Treatment Group. His recent doctoral dissertati on is applicati on of membrane aerati on to the acti vated sludge process for total nitrogen removal from wastewater.

During his ti me at the University of Notre Dame, Dr. Downing gained experience in bench-scale and pilot-scale testi ng of innovati ve treatment technologies, treatability studies on contaminants of emerging concern, and process modeling. Dr. Downing has published multi ple arti cles in peer-reviewed scienti fi c journals, and his work has been presented at more than a dozen nati onal and internati onal conferences. He has been recognized for his contributi ons to the scienti fi c knowledge base on nitrifi cati on in biofi lm systems treati ng wastewater.

Since joining FNI, he has served as a process engineer on several energy reducti on and nutrient removal projects.

Relevant Project Experience• Biological Nutrient Removal Evaluati on and Improvements, City of The Colony,

Texas – Treatment Process Engineer

• Village Creek Energy Conservati on Study, City of Fort Worth, Texas – Process Engineer for anoxic zone / co-digesti on study

• Energy Reducti on and Biological Nutrient Removal Study and Preliminary Design, Trinity River Authority Central Regional Wastewater System Treatment Plant, Texas – Process Engineer

• 5-MGD Water Treatment Plant Expansion, City of Cleburne – Process Engineer

• Regional Wastewater Facility Concept Planning for the Upper East Fork Basin Areas of North Collin and South Grayson Counti es, Greater Texoma Uti lity Authority – Process Engineer

• Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion, City of Aledo – Process Engineer for biological and chemical phosphorus removal system

• Regional Wastewater Facility Concept Plan for Upper East Fork Basin, Greater Texoma Uti lity Authority – Process Engineer

• King’s Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements, City of Terrell – Treament Engineer

Experience3 years

Educati onPh.D., Environmental Engineering, University of Notre Dame

M.S., Environmental Engineering, University of Notre Dame

B.S., Environmental Engineering, University of Wisconsin, Platt eville

B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Wisconsin, Platt eville




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Experience40 years

Educati onM.S., Civil Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington

B.S., Civil Engineering – Environmental, University of Texas at Arlington


Board Certi fi ed Environmental Engineer, #82-6017


Mike Morrison, P.E., BCEEPrincipal-in-Charge / TCEQ Coordination Mike Morrison is an FNI Vice President / Principal and the fi rm’s Central Region Senior Technical Leader – Water and Wastewater. Mr. Morrison has been a trusted advisor to Texas citi es for water and wastewater engineering soluti ons since 1970 and remains an in-demand authority on current treatment process, funding and regulatory compliance issues. He has a been a regular presenter on the TCEQ’s Chapter 217 rule changes and maintains solid working relati onships with the TCEQ and the Texas Water Development Board. He also is Chairman of the Water Reuse Knowledge Committ ee for the Water Environmental Associati on of Texas.

Mr. Morrison has published numerous papers and arti cles’ relati ng to water and wastewater design and is a contributi ng author to the textbook Wastewater Treatment Plants, Planning, Design and Operati on.

Overview of Professional Experience• Wastewater Treatment Plant Capital Improvement Program and 7.5-MGD

Expansion, City of Cleburne – Program Director and Project Manager for development and implementati on of $50-million water and wastewater treatment CIP; uprated plant to meet more stringent TCEQ requirements; expanded plant including new headworks and biological sludge faciliti es; developed Total Dissolved Solids control program to maximize City’s discharge permit

• Village Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Program, City of Fort Worth – Project Manager and Principal-in-Charge since 1970 for expansion from 45 MGD to 166 MGD; plant recogniti ons include: 2000 Plant of the Year, Water Environment Associati on Nati onal Award for O&M Excellence for Large Wastewater Treatment Plants and Nati onal Award for Benefi cial Use of Biosolids, Environmental Protecti on Agency; Excellence in Innovati ve Odor Control, Nati onal Society of Professional Engineers; Excellence in Environmental Engineering Award, American Academy of Environmental Awards

• Other Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansions in Texas – Project Manager for Brownwood (4.25 MGD), Grapevine (5.75 MGD), Keene (0.83 MGD), North Texas Municipal Water District (0.75 MGD and 2.4 MGD), Odessa (2.0 MGD and 6.35 MGD) and Sulphur Springs (2.5 MGD)



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Experience41 years

Educati onM.S., Biology, Lamar University;

B.S., Biology, Lamar University


Randall HowardPermitting AssistanceRandall Howard is an Environmental Scienti st and Environmental Assessments Discipline Leader in FNI’s Austi n offi ce. His technical experti se includes aquati c ecology, fi sheries biology, marine biology, and analysis of ecological systems. He has considerable experience managing and preparing NEPA documents (categorical exclusions, environmental assessments, and miti gati ve environmental assessments); preparing biological assessments; conducti ng formal informal Secti on 7 endangered species consultati on; and delineati ng waters of the U.S., including wetlands. He has served as technical reviewer for FNI’s environmental studies and reports and provided independent technical review for fl ood control plans and environmental documents.

Overview of Professional Experience• Williams County Pipeline Rehabilitati on, Brazos River Authority – Project Scienti st

for evaluati on of karst features for potenti al suitable habitat for the endangered Bone Cave harvestman; resolved the endangered species issue with only minor changes in the constructi on schedule.

• Gonzales County Carrizo Aquifer Program Water Supply Pipeline Segment III, San Antonio Water System - Project Scienti st for preparati on of environmental documentati on of impacts and assisti ng with Secti on 404 permitti ng

• West Fork Route Study, Tarrant Regional Water District - Project Scienti st for Environmental Informati on Document prepared according to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers guidelines to obtain an easement on USACE-owned property; supervised fi eld investi gati ons for identi fying Waters of the U.S. for Secti on 404 permit

• O.H. Ivie Pipeline Environmental Permitti ng, City of Abilene - Task Manager for Environmental Permitti ng and Environmental Report for 51-mile long pipeline, storage tank and booster stati on

• Water System Improvements, City of Terrell - Project Scienti st responsible for assisti ng with route selecti on, 404 permitti ng and cultural resources coordinati on for new ground storage tanks, pump stati on and distributi on lines

• Victoria Drive Channel Stabilizati on and Rehabilitati on Project, City of Austi n (Preconstructi on noti fi cati on) – Project Scienti st for preparati on of the Secti on 404 nati onwide permit for the rehabilitati on of a 500-foot-long reach of Tributary WT-3 to Tannehill Branch Creek in Southeast Austi n

• Walnut Creek Regional Detenti on Pond G, City of Austi n – Project Scienti st for environmental services for the fi nal design for this proposed regional detenti on pond; included an environmental site assessment, a karst survey, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and evaluati on of eight alternate spillway confi gurati ons, including low fl ow outlets designed to improve water quality



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Experience31 years

Educati onM.E., Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University

B.S., Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University




Ray Longoria, P.E., BCEEQuality Control / Quality AssuranceRay Longoria, an FNI Principal of Freese and Nichols, has more than three decades of engineering involvement in the evaluati on and design of municipal water and wastewater treatment faciliti es and systems, and wastewater reuse feasibility studies. His responsibiliti es include the supervision of planning, design and constructi on administrati on for municipal projects and the preparati on of studies, plans, and specifi cati ons for site evaluati on and site layout for large-scale, multi ple contract projects.

Overview of Professional Experience• Broadway Wastewater Treatment Plant Peer Review, City of Corpus Christi –

Technical Advisor for review of solids and liquids treatment processes, including opinions of probable constructi on costs, constructi on sequencing and fi nal design deliverables; included Value Engineering workshop prior to fi nal design

• IFAS Wastewater Treatment Plant Capacity Evaluati on and Design, City of The Colony – Principal-in-Charge of evaluati on for expansion to 4.5 MGD and design of Texas’ fi rst Integrated Fixed-Film Acti vated Sludge wastewater treatment process

• High-Capacity Infl uent Pump Stati on, Dallas Water Uti liti es – Principal-in-Charge for design fo 500-MGD infl uent pump stati on at DWU’s Central Wastewater Treatment Plant

• Central Wastewater Treatment Plant Mechanical Improvements, Dallas Water Uti liti es – Project Manager/Principal-in-Charge for for $19 million in mechanical improvements to DWU’s 200-MGD Central Wastewater Treatment Plant

• Central Regional Wastewater System (CRWS) Phase IV Master Plan, Trinity River Authority – Project Manager for Phase IV Master Plan, which included conventi onal and peak fl ow treatment alternati ves for the 162 MGD facility, up to a projected future fl ow rate of 220 MGD average and 623 MGD peak

• Central Regional Wastewater System Dewater Facility Improvements, Trinity River Authority – Project Manager for 210 ton/day biosolids dewatering facilities improvements for the Trinity River Authority’s Central Regional Wastewater system

• South Wastewater Treatment Plant Disinfecti on Chemical Feed Modifi cati ons, City of Sugar Land – Project Manager for the eliminati on of on-site storage and feed of chlorine and sulfur dioxide gas for disinfecti on at the City of Sugar Land’s South Wastewater Treatment Plant



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Experience17 years

Educati onM.E., Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University

B.S., Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University




David Jackson, P.E., BCEEQuality Control / Quality AssuranceDavid Jackson is an FNI Principal and the fi rm’s North Texas Water/Wastewater Treatment Group Manager. He has been Project Manager and Design Engineer for more than $196 million in water/wastewater projects and has a comprehensive background in large-scale, multi -discipline treatment plant planning, design and constructi on management. He is also an industry leader for the innovati ve Integrated Fixed Film Acti vated Sludge (IFAS) treatment process.

Overview of Professional Experience• Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion, City of The Colony, Texas – Project

Manager for $11-million in improvements to the 4.5-MGD Stewart Creek West Wastewater Treatment Plant, including conversion of the existi ng contact stabilizati on process to single stage nitrifi cati on using Integrated Fixed-Film Acti vated Sludge (IFAS)

• Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements, City of Dalhart – Project Manager and Engineer for the design and constructi on of $4.4 million of improvements to a 1.5-MGD wastewater treatment plant; process modifi cati ons included the additi on of a new headworks, infl uent lift stati on, diff used-air aerati on basin, blower building, fi nal clarifi er, belt press facility, and UV disinfecti on system

• Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements, City of Plainview – Project Manager for the design and constructi on of improvements and expansion of a 3.3-MGD wastewater treatment plant; $9 million facility included a new headworks and infl uent lift stati on, aerati on basin/carrousel system, fi nal clarifi ers, ras/was pump stati on, chlorine contact, was holding tank, belt press facility, and operati ons building

• Central Regional Wastewater System (CRWS) Expansion and Site Security Improvements, Trinity River Authority (TRA) – Prime fi rm’s Project Manager for the preliminary design of expansion from 162 MGD to 189 MGD: Recommendati ons included alternati ves for expansion via uprati ng or conventi onal treatment, peak fl ow storage and treatment systems for up to 623 MGD

• CRWS On-Site Storage and Pumping System, TRA – Principal-in-Charge for the design of an esti mated $52 million in improvements; project required management of a large, multi -discipline team, and includes a new 125-MG on-site storage basin, 50-MGD basin pump stati on, 200-MGD fi ne screen structure and associated hydraulic structures and transmission piping

• Central Wastewater Treatment Plant Hydraulic and Process Master Plan, Dallas Water Uti lti es – Project Manager for master plan, which included: evaluati on of existi ng faciliti es and conditi ons, hydraulic profi le modeling of existi ng and proposed conditi ons, biological process modeling for secondary treatment process alternati ves, and recommwendati ons to meet future permit conditi ons, fl ows and reuse needs



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Coy Veach, P.E.Quality Control / Quality AssuranceCoy Veach is an FNI Vice President and a Senior Consultant for the fi rm’s Constructi on Services Group. His experience includes engineering design and project management, constructi on contract administrati on and resident representati on, third-party constructi on management and peer review, and program management. Mr. Veach also developed FNI’s constructability review program, including the process, procedures and forms used.

Mr. Veach serves on the Legislati ve and Government Aff airs Committ ee for the Texas Society of Professional Engineers and was responsible for the development of legislati on authorizing Alternati ve Project Delivery Methods for municipaliti es in Texas. Mr. Veach also is acti ve with Design-Build Insti tute of America, the Constructi on Management Associati on of America and the Associati on of General Contractors.

He has provided leadership at the nati onal, state and local levels for the American Council of Engineering Companies, serving on the Management Practi ces Committ ee and the Quality Management subcommitt ee, and the American Society of Civil Engineers. He also is a trainer for FNI’s client and staff seminars, including Alternati ve Project Delivery in Texas, The Art of Managing Constructi on and QBQ: Practi cing Personal Accountability.

Relevant Project Experience • Williamson County Raw Water Pipeline Rehabilitati on Phase III, Brazos River

Authority – Project Manager

• East Williamson County Water Treatment Plant Expansion, Brazos River Authority – Project Manager (fi nal design), Constructi on Manager

• Quality Management Consultant, City of Austi n – Project Manager for QA/QC review services for consultants providing services to the City of Austi n

• $100-million Village Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion and Renovati on, City of Fort Worth – Constructi on Manager

• Third-Party Constructi on Management (Project Manager) – Ulrich Water Treatment Plant Expansion, City of Austi n; McCommas Bluff Landfi ll, City of Dallas; Richland Chambers Pipeline High-Capacity Improvements, Tarrant Regional Water District; and Water Treatment Plant Expansions, Citi es of Arlington, Denton, Grapevine and San Marcos

Experience33 years


B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington

Registrati ons/Certi fi cati onsProfessional Engineer, Texas #50957




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Larry Eckersley, P.E., CCCA, CCM, CDTConstructability ReviewsLarry Eckersley is an FNI Principal and the fi rm’s Constructi on Services Group Manager. Mr. Eckersley has extensive experience in Resident Project Representati on, constructi on contract administrati on, project documentati on, and managing constructi on contract claims. He performs constructability reviews on projects designed by the fi rm and prepares constructi on contract documents, schedules and project budgets. During his tenure as a constructi on services staff member with Dallas Water Uti liti es in the 1980s, Mr. Eckersley provided on-site constructi on management for $100+ million in improvements at the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Relevant Project Experience• Central Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements, Dallas Water Uti liti es –

Constructi on Manager at the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant in charge of coordinati ng 10 simultaneously constructed Capital Improvement Projects totaling in excess of $110 million. Project duti es included supervision of 22 Dallas Water Uti liti es inspecti on personnel as well as negoti ati on and processing of all project change orders, claims and documentati on.

• Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project, City of Durant, Okla. – Constructi on Manager and Contract Administrator for the $14-million, multi -locati on expansion to 3.55 MGD. Project included retaining lagoons from the existi ng plant as equalizati on basins, but located the plant expansion at the existi ng effl uent discharge point, designing a fi ve-mile-long, 24-inch force main to transfer the wastewater to the expanded facility; relocati on of the plant’s main treatment facility also eliminated odors plaguing residenti al areas near the original plant.

• Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge Dewatering, City of Cleburne – Resident Project Representati ve for wastewater treatment plant renovati ons. The project involved expansion and renovati on of the existi ng treatment plant to increase the capacity from 3.6 to 4.5 MGD and the rehabilitati on of the collecti on system by sliplining over 55,000 linear feet of existi ng clay ti le sewer pipe, ranging in size from 6-inch to 30-inch.

• Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements, City of Breckenridge, Texas – Constructi on Manager the expansion and renovati on to increase capacity of the existi ng treatment plant from 0.75 to 0.95 MGD.

• Water Treatment Plant Conversions, City of Arlington, Texas – Resident Engineer on a constructi on contract for $19.5 million to convert the disinfecti on process at the Pierce-Burch (95 MGD) and John F. Kubala (25 MGD) Water Treatment Plants from chlorine to ozone.

• Lake Ray Roberts Water Treatment Plant, City of Denton, Texas – Constructi on Contract Administrator for the constructi on of the 20-MGD Lake Ray Roberts Water Treatment Plant at a cost of $35 million.

Experience30 years


B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington


Certi fi ed Constructi on Manager #A1388

Certi fi ed Constructi on Contract Administrator

Constructi on Document Technologist




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Adam Payne, LEED AP, CACLEED ReviewsAdam Payne is a LEED-Accredited Constructi on Contract Administrator offi ced in San Antonio. He assists in administering contracts, responding to contractor and inspector inquiries, reviewing change order proposals and payment requests; and he acts as a liaison for the client, contractor, and other architectural/engineering personnel. Mr. Payne observes constructi on phase services fi rst hand by conducti ng site visits and att ending site meeti ngs. While in the offi ce, he monitors and directs the fl ow of project communicati ons, performs cost esti mates, and assists John New with constructability reviews and preparati on of contract documents

Relevant Project Experience • 2.0-MG Foster Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitati on, San Antonio Water System –

Constructi on Services

• 0.6-MG Elevated Storage Tank Peer Review, City of Alamo Heights – Constructi on Services

• 5.0-MG and 1.0-MG Ground Storage Tanks, City of Bryan – Constructi on Services

• Upper Pressure Plane Project, City of Taylor – Constructi on Services

• Water System Improvements, City of Brownwood – Constructi on Services

• Fort Hood Classroom Building (LEED® Silver Certi fi cati on), Central Texas College – Constructi on Services

• Pearsall Road Landfi ll Slope Repair, City of San Antonio – Constructi on Services

• Broadway Corridor Drainage Analysis and Traffi c Study (Phase IIIA) City of San Antonio – Constructi on Services

• Program Management Task 2: Project Delivery Methods, City of San Antonio – Constructi on Services

• Water Treatment Plant Chemical Feed Facility, City of Beaumont – Constructi on Services

Experience3 years

Educati onB.S., Constructi on Science, Texas A&M University

Registrati ons/Certi fi cati onsLEED-Accredited Professional

Constructi on Document Technologist

Offi ce Locati onSan Antonio



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Experience38 years

Educati onB.S., Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University



Sam Naumann, P.E.Chemical Feed Design Sam Naumann specializes in the design of water and wastewater treatment faciliti es and is noted for his ‘best value’ approach to design. He regularly works with the Environmental Protecti on Agency, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and is familiar with their requirements and regulatory procedures. Mr. Naumann is a former board member of the Society of Value Engineering, Fort Worth Chapter.

Overview of Professional Experience• Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project, City of Durant, Okla. – Project

Manager and Lead Design Engineer for the $14-million, multi -locati on expansion of the City’s wastewater treatment plant, expanding it to the 3.55 MGD master-planned design; included retaining lagoons from the existi ng plant as equalizati on basins, but located the new plant at the existi ng effl uent discharge point, designing a fi ve-mile-long, 24-inch force main to transfer the wastewater to the expanded facility

• Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion, City of Cleburne, Texas – Project Manager responsible for the design and preparati on of plans and specifi cati ons for the expansion of the WWTP from 6.25 MGD to 7.5 MGD; improvements consisted of additi onal aerati on basin capacity, blowers, and chlorine contact basin, new pump stati on and headworks facility

• Wastewater Treatment Plant Master Plan and Expansion, City of Gainesville – Project Manager for a phased master plan for the 1988-vintage wastewater treatment plant and design for expansion to 4.14 MGD, including modifi cati ons to the plant’s anaerobic digesters

• Peach Street Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion, City of Grapevine, Texas – Project Manager for the design of the 2-MGD expansion to the Peach Street Wastewater Treatment Plant; included a UV Disinfecti on System for the enti re plant

• Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements, City of Kerrville, Texas – Project Manager for improvements to Kerrville’s 2.5-MGD WWTP, including spiral-type fi ne screens, vortex grit concentrators and an odor control system for the headworks facility.

• Wastewater Treatment Plant Capacity Evaluati on, City of The Colony – Project Engineer for existi ng plant evaluati on; developed improvements required to provide future service unti l 2025



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Jeff Hensley, P.E.Electrical/InstrumentationJeff Hensley is FNI’s Electrical Engineering Discipline Leader and a fi rm Associate. His project experience includes electrical and instrumentati on design, motor starti ng and short-circuit analysis, value engineering, shop drawing review, inspecti ons, start-up testi ng, witness testi ng, preliminary design, scope development and preparati on of specifi cati ons for major electrical and instrumentati on equipment.

Relevant Project Experience• Lake Ray Roberts 20-MGD Water Treatment Plant, City of Denton – Project

Included design of high-service pump stati on electrical/instrumentati on systems; included electrical power distributi on for medium voltage 1,250-hp motors and low voltage 600-hp variable frequency drives; 4,160-V switchgear (main-ti e-main arrangement); controls for medium voltage soft -starters and variable frequency drives using an oil hydraulic power unit; and lighti ng and instrumentati on

• Lake Tawakoni Water Supply Project, North Texas Municipal Water District – Design of two pump stati ons; included 25-kV substati on, consisti ng of two 10,000-kVA transformers at the intermediate pump stati on and power distributi on for each pump stati on; 4,160-V main-ti e main metal-clad switchgear, 4,160-V motor control centers and 1,750-hp medium voltage variable frequency drives

• East Fork Raw Water Supply Project, Diversion and Conveyance Pump Stati ons, North Texas Municipal Water District – Design of two pump stati ons. Responsibiliti es included the design of the 4.16-kV electrical distributi on system for each pump stati on; design for 4,160-V main-ti e-main, metal-clad switchgear, 3000 HP medium voltage variable frequency drives and 3,000-hp medium voltage soft -starters at the Conveyance Pump Stati on; design of controls at each pump stati on; and preparati on of specifi cati ons for major electrical and instrumentati on equipment

• Paluxy River Pump Stati on, Somervell County Water District – Project included the design of the electrical/instrumentati on for the pump stati on. Responsibiliti es included the design of the 480-V switchgear/motor control center lineup for the pump stati on’s 500-hp motors; design of the controls for the pump motor starters and variable frequency drives; design of the instrumentati on systems and preparati on of the electrical and instrumentati on specifi cati ons

• High Service Pump Stati on 3-1, North Texas Municipal Water District – Design of the electrical/instrumentati on for the pump stati on; included the design of the 25-kV substati on consisti ng of two 10,000-kVA transformers, design of the 4,160-V main-ti e-main metal clad switchgear lineup serving the pump stati on’s 4,000-hp motors; design of the controls for solid-state reduced-voltage pump motor starters; design of the instrumentati on systems and preparati on of the electrical and instrumentati on specifi cati ons

Experience19 years

Educati onB.S., Electrical Engineering, Kansas State University





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Joel Werland, AIAArchitectureJoel Werland has provided architectural planning and design services on numerous projects for municipal, higher educati on, healthcare, private and federal clients throughout his tenure with FNI as well as with previous employers. Mr. Werland has widespread experience in designing building renovati ons, new faciliti es, and other improvements for jail and correcti onal faciliti es, police and fi re services, hospitals, aviati on, military faciliti es, retail, and other structures and faciliti es.

Relevant Project Experience• Williamson County Water Treatment Plant Expansion, Brazos River Authority

• Central Regional Wastewater Treatment System Plant Aerati on Improvements, Trinity River Authority

• Central Regional Wastewater Treatment System Plant Pump Stati on 13/13A, Trinity River Authority

• 5.0-MGD Water Treatment Plant Expansion, City of Cleburne

• Eagle Mountain Connecti on Benbrook and Rolling Hills Pump Stati ons

• East Fork Raw Water Service Project Diversion Pump Stati on, North Texas Municipal Water District

• Lake Tawakoni Water Supply Project, Lake and Intermediate Pump Stati ons, North Texas Municipal Water District

• Elderado/BNSF RR Pump Stati on Rehabilitati on, City of Frisco

• Ames Pump Stati on, City of Lancaster

• Dogwood Pump Stati on, City of Princeton

• Water Treatment Plant Expansion, Aquilla Water Service District

• Municipal Building Renovati on and Upgrade, City of Granite Shoals

• Sports Facility and Natatorium, Planetarium and Technology Building, Fort Hood Classroom (LEED®-certi fi ed), Gymnasium Renovati on, Student Center Renovati on, Central Texas College

Experience45 years

Educati onB.A., Architecture, Texas Tech University

Registrati onRegistered Architect, Texas #4205

Registered Interior Designer, #7749




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John New, P.E., CCCAConstruction Services ManagerJohn New is the FNI’s Central Region Constructi on Services Manager and a fi rm Associate. He has hands-on insight into constructi on techniques, project delivery methods and constructi on costs to assist in the development of a cost-effi cient design that is constructi ble within a designated schedule and budget.

His contract administrati on experience includes: responding to contractor and inspector inquiries, reviewing change order proposals and payment requests, and acti ng as a liaison for the client, contractor and other architectural/engineering personnel. Mr. New observes ongoing constructi on during site visits and att ends periodic site meeti ngs to discuss status of the project as well as outstanding issues. He performs constructability reviews on projects designed by the fi rm and prepares constructi on contract documents, schedules and project budgets.

Relevant Project Experience• Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements, City of Plainview – General

Representati on for the design and constructi on of $9 million in improvements and expansion of a 3.3-MGD wastewater treatment plant

• Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion, City of San Marcos – Full-ti me Resident Representati on for a $10.6-million expansion and upgrade of the wastewater treatment plant from a 6-MGD conventi onal plant to a 9-MGD advanced terti ary plant; also involved in start-up of uti liti es, value engineering (accounti ng for $1 million in constructi on savings) and post-constructi on phase acti viti es

• Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements, City of San Angelo – General Representati on for mprovements and provided constructi on services for the City of San Angelo’s 16.3-MGD wastewater treatment plant

• O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant Raw Water Infl uent Improvements Project, City of Corpus Christi – Constructability Reviews and Cost Esti mati ng for the $16-million raw water infl uent improvements

• Broadway Wastewater Treatment Plant Peer Review, City of Corpus Christi – Constructability Reviews and Cost Esti mati ng for review of solids and liquids treatment processes, including opinions of probable constructi on costs, constructi on sequencing and fi nal design deliverables; included Value Engineering workshop prior to fi nal design

• Bear Creek Wastewater Interceptor, Trinity River Authority – Constructi on Manager for $2.5-million, 60-inch wastewater interceptor (north central Arlington and Grand Prairie); Segment IV – Phase I and II – $1-million, 72-inch wastewater interceptor (Grand Prairie) and $1.5-million, 72-inch wastewater interceptor (Grand Prairie and Irving); Segment V – $6.2- million, 90-inch wastewater interceptor (Irving)

Experience20 years

Educati onB.S., Constructi on Management, Texas A&M University


Certi fi ed Constructi on Contract Administrator




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Brian BeachResident Project RepresentativeBrian Beach is a Constructi on Contract Administrator in FNI’s San Antonio offi ce. A recent additi on to FNI’s Constructi on Services Group, Mr. Beach adds another local resource to support Central and South Texas clients for cost esti mati ng and constructi on contract administrati on.

Relevant Project Experience• Upper Pressure Plane Project, City of Taylor

• 2.0-MG Foster Elevated Storage Tank, San Antonio Water System

• Program Management and Engineering Services, City of Alamo Heights

• Staples Street (Bond Issue 2008), City of Corpus Christi

• SH-195 West Stagecoach and Reese Creek, City of Killeen

• 5.0-MG and 1.0-MG Ground Storage Tank, City of Bryan

Pre-FNI Experience• Sco-Bar Hardscapes (Austi n/San Antonio, Division Manager/Esti mator

• Greenscape Pump Services Inc. (Houston) – South Texas Manager/Esti mator

• Boring and Tunneling Company of America, Inc. (Houston) – Boring Operati ons Manager/Esti mator

• Pond Constructi on Management, Inc. (Atlanta) – Constructi on Manager/Esti mator

Experience19 years

Educati onB.S., Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University




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Richard Provolt, CCCAWarranty Follow-UpRichard Provolt is an Austi n-based Constructi on Manager / Constructi on Contract Administrator in FNI’s Constructi on Services Group. He has provided constructi on services on various project types, including the Dallas/Fort Worth Internati onal Airport J1A Tunnel rehabilitati on project and the Fort Worth Transportati on Authority’s CentrePort Double Tracking Improvement project. Prior to these assignments, he spent three years at the DFW Airport managing several Capital Development Projects.

Relevant Project Experience • North Holly Water Treatment Plant Improvements Phases I and II, City of Fort

Worth – Constructi on Contract Administrator (CCA)

• John F. Kubala Water Treatment Plant Expansion Phase II, City of Arlington – CCA for 35-MGD expansion including new high service pump stati on

• Water Treatment Plant Expansion, City of Grapevine –CCA for plant expansion; included new 3-MG steel ground storage tank, verti cal turbine pumps, horizontal pumps and electrical improvements

• Water Treatment Plant Expansion, Greenbelt Municipal and Industrial Water Authority – CCA for plant expansion and constructi on of 6-MG pre-stressed concrete ground storage tank

• Northside Pump Stati on, City of Fort Worth – Constructi on Manager for a new high service pump stati on and 4-MG pre-stressed concrete ground storage tank

• Centreport Stati on Improvements, Fort Worth Transportati on Authority – Constructi on Manager for the Trinity Railway Express CentrePort Stati on Improvements and Double Tracking project; included constructi on of two 1000-foot railroad bridges, 1.8 miles of new track with two switches, drop structure drainage channel and a new commuter platf orm

• J1A Tunnel Reconstructi on, Dallas/Fort Worth Internati onal Airport – Constructi on Manager for 2,600-foot, 18-foot diameter concrete storm drain tunnel under main runway

• Village Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, City of Fort Worth – Uprati ng Phase 1B (CCA); 24-MGD expansion of primary treatment area – Phase IIC (RPR/Inspector); Village Creek levy-raising (RPR/Inspector

• Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion, City of Dalhart – CCA

• 12-inch Pipeline Constructi on, Aquilla Water Supply District – Resident Representati ve/Inspector

Experience32 years

Educati onA.S., Engineering, Tarrant County College

Registrati onConstructi on Contract Administrator




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Jeff Moeller, P.E.HMT Engineering & SurveyingCivil EngineeringJeff Moeller has over 25 years of experience in roadway plan and profi le alignments, street rehabilitati on and reconstructi on, on-site and off -site drainage, pavement design, and sewer and water line replacements. He has worked for private developers and governmental enti ti es, such as the City of New Braunfels, City of San Antonio, San Antonio Water System, New Braunfels Uti liti es, Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority, Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, Texas Department of Transportati on and the Corps of Engineers (USACE). Mr. Moeller is experienced with FEMA and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) guidelines and has designed numerous projects requiring approvals and permits from these enti ti es.

Relevant Project Experience• New Braunfels Uti liti es – GIS/GPS Asset Inventory: HMT Engineering & Surveying

has been retained by New Braunfels Uti liti es to develop a GIS database of all sewer manholes and water valves within their system. Approximately 6,500 manholes and 8,000 water valves will be located and placed into the database.

• Other project experience in New Braunfels:

− Katy Street Drainage Project, including Sewer and Water Design for NBU.

− Pavement Assessment – City of New Braunfels

− Walnut Widening Project – Sewer and Water Design for NBU

− Forest Drive – Street and Drainage Improvements – Water Design for NBU

− HEB Soccer Field Parking Improvements (Parks Dept)

− Miscellaneous Small Drainage Projects across the City

− *Comal River Parking study

− *Wayfi nding Study for the enti re City

− *Walnut Avenue Traffi c Study

− *Gruene Road Landscape Improvements

− *Cott on Crossing Outf all

− *Creekside Development – Public Improvements

*Experience with another fi rm

Experience25 years

Educati onB.S. Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University


Subconsultants, Responsibilities and Utilization

HMT Engineering & Surveying’s Percent of Uti liti zati on:15 percent



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Drew Mawyer, R.P.L.S.HMT Engineering & SurveyingSurveyingAs the survey unit leader, Drew Mawyer provides the broad strokes and dedicati on needed for the big picture, while his experience captures the inner workings and details needed to perform any job with excellence. Mr. Mawyer provides fi eld and offi ce surveying experti se, performing surveys, supervising crews, and coordinati ng operati ons with land developers and governmental agencies. He has experience in verti cal and horizontal control, topography, cross secti ons, photogrammetric ground control, GPS surveys, boundary surveys and constructi on layout. Mr. Mawyer is well versed in the use of electronic total stati on / data collector techniques and has successfully used this method on a wide range of projects. Mr. Mawyer’s additi on strengthens HMT’s commitment to provide quality surveying services.

Before joining HMT, Mr. Mawyer was the Survey Department Manager for several large fi rms, included HDR/Simpson, HDR, Carter & Burgess, and Jacobs Engineering, all of which are located in the San Antonio Metroplex.

Relevant Project ExperienceCity of New Braunfels Survey Projects

• Landa Park: Research of ownership and adjoiner properti es now owned by the City of New Braunfels

• Landa Park: Water Rights research and preparati on of maps for Water Rights agreements.

• 100-acre boundary survey

• 26.46-acre boundary survey

• Avigati on easement for property acquired near New Braunfels airport

• Conservati on easement

• “On-Call” Survey Contract for City of New Braunfels

• Katy Street Drainage Project

• HEB Soccer Field Topographic Survey

• Walnut Widening Project, Boundary and Topographic Surveys

• NBU GIS/GPS Asset Study

• Misc. Sewer and Water Easements for NBU

Experience26 years

Educati onB.S., Agricultural Business, Southwest Texas State University

Registrati onProfessional Land Surveyor, Texas #5348



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Jeremy DavenportHierholzer Engineering, Inc.SCADA/Programming IntegrationJeremy Davenport is President of Hierholzer Engineering. Hierholzer Engineering (HE) was founded in 1987 and owns, as a wholly owned subsidiary, The Dudley Co. in San Antonio. The Dudley Co. designs and builds custom electrical control panels, which enhances its overall ability to provide equipment and services to customers by providing a key component.

HEI was established to provide customers a sole source soluti on for Industrial Automati on products and services. Services rendered include system design, applicati on engineering, integrati on of radio communicati ons, PLC specifi cati on, HMI specifi cati on, protocol conversion to facilitate system interface and connecti vity, computer and RTU / PLC programming and fabricati on, equipment installati on and maintenance services.

As a dedicated system integrator, HEI is professionally staff ed to supply the customer with all required aspects of their Instrumentati on and Control needs. Uti lizing its vast experience and relati onships with multi ple manufacturers, HEI works closely with the customer from the design stage of a project to the post project maintenance to ensure the highest quality product is delivered.

HEI is a well-established company in the Systems Integrati on Industry as well as with the manufacturers of major equipment uti lized within the industry. As a systems integrator for both hardware and soft ware providers, HEI has access to all required resources and support directly from the manufacturer.

Relevant Project ExperienceCanyon Regional Water Authority is a primary customer; Hierholzer Engineering, Inc. has designed, installed and maintained their communicati ons network and SCADA system for the past 20 years.

• Main Offi ce

• Dunlap Water Treatment Plant, 18 MGD, 27 remote sites

• Wagner Pumping stati on to 1604 Pumping Stati on, 30.3 miles pipeline

• Hays-Caldwell Water Treatment Plant, 3 MGD, 7 remote sites

• Leissner Booster Pump Stati on, 72 miles of pipeline

• Wells Ranch Water Treatment Plant, 4 MGD, 7 remote sites

Experience13 years

Educati onB.A. Business Administrati on, Texas Lutheran University

Hierholzer Engineering, Inc.’s Percent of Uti liti zati on:5-10 percent (based on scope)



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Garland Burch, P.E.Raba-Kistner Consultants, Inc.Geotechnical EngineeringAs Senior Geotechnical Consultant, Garland Burch generally serves as Project Manager overseeing Engineers-In-Training and Project Engineers on various geotechnical engineering assignments. Mr. Burch has had the opportunity to provide geotechnical engineering services to clients in the San Antonio, Central, and South Texas areas. He has extensive experience dealing with the expansive soil aspects of foundati on design and constructi on and has conducted more than 1,000 expansive soil related forensic and distress studies in Texas.

Mr. Burch conducted geotechnical studies for the Dos Rios Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant for the City of San Antonio and for additi ons to the Salado Creek, the Medio Creek, and the Leon Creek Wastewater Treatment Plants. He also conducted geotechnical engineering studies for the San Antonio Water Systems (SAWS) for elevated storage tanks and for pipeline/distributi on systems for the Aquifer Storage and Recovery project uti lizing the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer in southern Bexar County, Texas. Mr. Burch has performed studies for the Guadalupe Blanco River Authority (GBRA) for various projects, including the hydroelectric plant at Canyon Lake Dam and the water intake structure for the Western Canyon Water Supply project. He is currently involved in studies for the water treatment plant and distributi on system for the Western Canyon project for GBRA.

Relevant Project Experience• Medina River Sewer Outf all (MRSO) – Raba-Kistner performed a Geotechnical

Engineering Study and established a Geotechnical Baseline Report (GBR) for the proposed SAWS MRSO Uti lity Project. The MRSO extends approximately 31 miles to the Dos Rios Water Recycling Center. The pipeline also includes two reaches that extend to the northwest that run along and in the vicinity of Old Pearsall Road and IH-35. The project consists of approximately 182,000 ft of pipe as well as 293 manholes and four inverted siphon stati ons

• La Isla Wastewater Improvements – Raba-Kistner performed a Geotechnical Engineering Study for the proposed sanitary sewer line to be located north of Culebra Road between Ascot Park Drive and Oakhill Road in San Antonio.

• Wastewater System, City of Ingram – Raba-Kistner performed a Geotechnical Engineering Study for the wastewater system alignment and foundati on analysis for two proposed lift stati ons, located south of State Highway 39 and north of the intersecti on of Cypress Falls Drive and Riverview Road in Ingram, Texas.

Experience42 years

Educati onB.S. Civil Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Insti tute and State University


Registered Professional Land Surveyor, Texas #1827

Raba-Kistner Consultants’ Percent of Uti liti zati on:5 percent

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