MCKENZIE RIVER WATER TREATMENT PLANT Request for …

MCKENZIE RIVER WATER TREATMENT PLANT

PRESSURE MEMBRANE PILOT TESTING

SPRINGFIELD UTILITY BOARD, SPRINGFIELD, OR

Request for Proposals for

PILOT TESTING OF A

PRESSURE MEMBRANE FILTRATION SYSTEM FOR SURFACE WATER

MURRAYSMITH

Portland, OR

January 2021

AS

Text Box

June 30, 2022

Part 1

MCKENZIE RIVER WTP

MEMBRANE PROCUREMENT

Pages

Contents

PART 1 PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 00 11 13 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL................................................................................................ 2

SECTION 00 21 14 INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS ...................................................................................... 6

PROPOSAL ..................................................................................................................................................... 9

PART 2 CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 00 52 63 AGREEMENT FORM ....................................................................................................... 12

PART 3 PILOT TESTING SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 43 32 65 MEMBRANE FILTRATION PILOT TESTING ...................................................................... 22

END OF SECTION

Part 1

PART 1 PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS

SUB McKenzie River WTP Request for Proposals

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SECTION 00 11 13 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

The Springfield Utility Board, OR - hereinafter referred to as the Owner – intends to construct the

proposed McKenzie River Water Treatment Plant using a pressure membrane filtration system. To

select the membrane filtration system for the proposed plant, the Owner plans to pilot test ONE

OR MORE MEMBRANE WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM(S). The results of the pilot testing shall be used

to select the preferred membrane filtration system for the proposed full-scale plant. To that end,

the Owner is requesting proposals to furnish and deliver a Membrane Water Filtration Pilot Testing

System.

Springfield Utility Board intends to award 1 to 3 pilot testing contracts for testing to begin during

the Calendar Year 2021. Proposers are required to submit pilot testing proposals as well as full-

scale information for the Proposed McKenzie River Water Treatment Plant. After pilot testing is

complete, each proposer that is contracted to conduct pilot testing shall prepare a report detailing

the performance of their system throughout the test period. Springfield Utility Board shall analyze

the pilot testing reports prepared by each supplier of a pilot membrane system with the intent of

selecting one of the pilot-tested membrane suppliers for the full-scale facility.

Sealed proposals for a Pressure Membrane Water Filtration System for the McKenzie River Water

Treatment Plant shall be addressed to Steven Wages P.E., Civil Engineer III Water Division and will

be received at the offices of the Water Division of the Utility: Springfield Utility Board, 202 South

18th Street, Springfield, OR 97477, Attn: Membrane Filtration System Pilot Testing Proposal.

Proposals shall be received by Rebecca Wheeler for the Springfield Utility Board until 11:00 a.m.,

local time, on the 24th day of February 2021 to be accepted. Electronic proposals will NOT be

accepted. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the options for sealed proposal packet delivery are as

follows: 1) Mail in to the above address and recipient; or 2) Drop off at the above address during

business hours and prior to the deadline by calling the recipient at 541-726-2396 to make aware

of the delivery.

At the Owner’s prerogative, interviews of responsive proposers may be held by phone or online

the week of March 1-5, 2021 or other mutually convenient time.

Proposals by all interested parties will be considered. All interested parties may obtain Bidding

Documents from the Springfield Utility Board web site at:

https://www.subutil.com/bids-proposals/

Each Proposal must be submitted on the prescribed form.

Complete descriptive information, as specified by the Contract Document, shall be submitted with

the Proposal for review and evaluation.

Proposals, including but not limited to prices quoted for pilot testing, shall remain firm for a period

of 45 days, and include delivery f.o.b. destination to the project site.

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The right is reserved to reject any Proposal not conforming to the intent of the Contract

Document. The right also is reserved to reject all Proposals. The right is further reserved to

postpone the award of the Contract for up to 60 days from the Proposal opening date. The

Springfield Utility Board, OR, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to select one or more

Proposals that is/are deemed most beneficial, and in the best interest of the Springfield Utility

Board.

The Owner will notify Proposers of addenda, if any, via email. Proposers must acknowledge receipt

of any addenda issued. Proposals received without acknowledgment, or without the Addenda

enclosed with the Proposal, may be considered nonconforming. To receive all addenda, contact

the Owner at the email address below and indicate an intent to propose.

For information or questions regarding the Request for Proposals, and to indicate an intent to

propose and the need to receive any addenda, contact Steven Wages at: [email protected].

Springfield Utility Board, OR

___Steven Wages _

BY: Steven Wages P.E. Civil Engineer III Water Division

DATED THIS 27th DAY OF January 2021.

Publish: __________________________, and ___________________________, 2021.

SUB McKenzie River WTP Instructions to Proposers

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SECTION 00 21 14 INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS

FOR

McKenzie River WTP

Pressure Membrane Pilot Testing Equipment Procurement

FOR

SPRINGFIELD UTILITY BOARD

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following instructions outline the procedure for preparing and submitting Proposals.

Proposers must fulfill all requirements as specified in this Solicitation Document.

NAMES

2.1 The following entity names are used in the Solicitation Document:

A. Owner: The facilities constructed will be owned by the Springfield Utility Board, OR.

The contracting agency for the purpose of this contract is the Springfield Utility Board,

OR. The Owner may also be referred to as the Buyer.

B. Engineer: MURRAYSMITH.

C. Pilot Testing Supplier: The entity or entities awarded the Contract in response to the

Solicitation Document. The Owner anticipates awarding up to three contracts for pilot

testing.

D. Membrane Supplier: The entity selected to supply membranes for the McKenzie River

WTP after completion of the pilot testing and evaluation of the results either through

direct procurement by the Owner or by the McKenzie River WTP project General

Contractor. Synonymous with membrane supplier, Seller, membrane vendor, and

Membrane System Supplier (MSS).

E. General Contractor: The entity awarded the Contract for construction of the McKenzie

River Water Treatment Plant Project. The selection of the General Contractor will be

made through a bid solicitation that occurs when the design is complete. The General

Contractor will install the membrane equipment furnished and delivered by the

Membrane Supplier.

F. Proposer(s): The entity submitting a proposal based on this solicitation.


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TYPE OF PROPOSAL

3.1 The selection is being made through a Request for Proposals process, which includes

consideration of both price and non-price factors (see Part 13).

3.2 The proposal requests membrane replacement frequency and membrane replacement

cost information to allow Engineer to estimate the 20-year present worth for membrane

costs.

3.3 The non-price factors are important selection criteria that the Owner and Engineer believe

impact the value and quality of the product furnished.

PREPARATION OF PROPOSALS

4.1 Proposers shall use only the Proposal forms provided in this Contract Document. All blank

spaces in the Proposal form must be filled in completely, in both words and figures, where

required. No changes shall be made in the wording on the forms. Written amounts shall

govern in case of discrepancy between the amounts stated in writing and the amounts

stated in figures.

4.2 Prices quoted shall be f.o.b. destination, with full insurance paid by Proposer, to the

Springfield Utility Board, McKenzie River Water Treatment Plant site. The McKenzie River

Water Treatment Plant is proposed to be located in the Thurston area of Springfield, OR.

4.3 The Proposer shall acknowledge receipt of all addenda in the Proposal. Proposals received

without acknowledgment or without the Addendum enclosed may be considered

nonconforming.

DEFINITION OF DAYS

Time references are to calendar days unless specifically stated otherwise.

SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

All Proposals must be submitted no later than the time prescribed, at the place, and in the manner

set forth in the Request for Proposals. Proposals must be made on the Proposal form provided

herein. The Proposal Form shall be submitted separately from the remainder of these Contract

Documents, together with the other required submittal information.

INFORMATION REQUIRED WITH THE PROPOSAL

7.1 Proposals without sufficient submittal data to provide a complete evaluation may not be

considered. Refer to the technical specifications for submittal requirements.


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7.2 Each Proposer shall state in its proposal its name, place of residence, its exact post office

address, and the name, address and phone number for the contact person. Anyone signing

a proposal as an Agent for another must file with the proposal acceptable evidence of its

authority to do so.

INQUIRIES REGARDING SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS

Inquiries regarding the Solicitation Document may be directed to the following persons:

Steven Wages, Springfield Utility Board, Springfield, OR 541.744.3728, [email protected].

TELEGRAPHIC OR WRITTEN MODIFICATION OF PROPOSAL

Any Proposer may modify or withdraw its Proposal by telegraphic or written communication at

any time prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of Proposals, provided Owner receives

such communication prior to the closing time. The telegraphic or written communication should

not reveal the Proposal price; however, it should state the addition, subtraction, or other

modification so that the final prices or terms will not be known by the Owner until the sealed

Proposal is opened.

CONTACT FOLLOWING PROPOSAL OPENING

10.1 Proposers shall not initiate contact with either the Owner or Engineer between Proposal

opening and notice of Intent to Award.

10.2 If needed, the Owner plans to invite each Proposer to a phone or online interview during

the week of March 1-5, 2021. The interview shall consist of a 30-minute presentation by

the Proposer followed by a 30-minute question and answer period. The Proposer shall

present information specific to this Proposal: provide a description of the equipment being

proposed, which may include photos of similar installations, and its expected performance

for this application. Explain the values entered by Proposer in the Full-Scale Proposed

Performance Schedule table in the Proposal and provide support for the values that are

proposed.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD

The Owner shall provide written notice of the intent to award the Contract. Following receipt of

this notice, the Proposers that are not selected shall have 7 calendar days in which to protest the

award. A protest, if submitted, shall be in writing and shall specify the grounds upon which the

protest is based. At the end of the 7-day period, if no protests are received, the Owner will proceed

with award. If protests are received, they shall be resolved per applicable state of Oregon

purchasing regulations and statutes.


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AWARD OF CONTRACT

Within 30 days after the opening of Proposals, the Owner will accept one or more of the Proposals

or make a determination that no Proposals are acceptable. The acceptance of the Proposal will be

by written Notice of Intent to Award, mailed or delivered to the office designated in the Proposal.

In the event of failure of the selected Proposer to sign and return the Contract, the Owner may

award the Contract to another Proposer. Such award, if made, will be within 45 days after the

opening of the Proposals.

BASIS OF AWARD

13.1 The Owner, with the assistance of the Engineer, will consider the following factors in

selecting ONE OR MORE Proposals for award of the Pilot Testing contract(s). Owner will

evaluate these factors based on submittals included by Proposers with their Proposals and

based on investigations conducted by Owner as deemed necessary by Owner to determine

the performance record and ability of Proposers. Refer to Section 43 32 65, Membrane

Filtration Pilot Testing, Article Definitions, for definition of terms used in these contract

documents. The relative importance of each factor (in terms of a percentage weighting) is

shown in parentheses.

13.2 Non-price Factors (Total, 70 Percent):

13.2.1 Expected Performance (40 Percent):

13.2.1.1 Expected Flux and production rate.

13.2.1.2 Chemical cleaning intervals.

13.2.1.3 Types and amounts of cleaning chemicals required.

13.2.1.4 Proposed membrane life.

13.2.1.5 Functionality of instrumentation and control system.

13.2.1.6 System Recovery. A minimum acceptable recovery is specified. Higher

recovery rates will provide additional value to the Owner.

13.2.1.7 Proposed membrane type/configuration and ability to handle known and

expected source water.

13.2.2 Expected Responsiveness of Contractor (5 Percent):

13.2.2.1 Expected responsiveness of local service representatives.


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13.2.2.2 Expected responsiveness of national service representatives.

13.2.3 System Flexibility (15 Percent):

13.2.3.1 Ability to meet future water quality criteria.

13.2.3.2 Ability to handle raw water quality upsets.

13.2.3.3 Expected ease of operation and maintenance based on performance at

similar installations.

13.2.3.4 Ease with which equipment can be removed for inspection and

troubleshooting.

13.2.3.5 Ease with which membrane modules can be removed and tested for fiber

breakage. The ease with which fibers can be repaired, and the operational

flexibility provided by module isolation and fiber repair procedures.

13.2.3.6 Ease of expansion to increase capacity.

13.2.3.7 Ability to install open platform membranes on the skid.

13.2.3.8 Ability to operate at higher flux than typical steady state performance for

short duration to meet capacity objectives during chemical cleanings and

abnormal operation periods.

13.2.4 Proposal Responsiveness (10 Percent):

13.2.4.1 Proposal completeness.

13.2.4.2 Proposal organization and clarity.

13.3 Price Factors (Total 30 Percent):

13.3.1 Pilot Testing Cost (30 percent)

REJECTION OF PROPOSALS

The Owner reserves the right to reject all Proposals, to reject any Proposal not in conformance

with the Request for Proposals; and to waive any minor informalities, clerical errors, and

insubstantial non-compliances in said Proposals. The award will be made by the Owner to the

responsible Proposer(s) which, in the Owner’s sole and absolute judgment has submitted the best

responsive Proposal(s) to meet the Owner’s needs.


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EXECUTION OF CONTRACT

The successful Proposer shall, within 10 days after receiving notice of award, sign and deliver to

the Owner the Contract hereto attached as required in the Contract Documents. Within 10 days

after receiving the signed Contract from the successful Proposer, the Owner's authorized agent

will sign the Contract. Signature by both parties constitutes execution of the Contract.

CONDITIONS AFFECTING WORK

Each Proposer must examine for themselves the location of the proposed work and conditions

affecting the work. If any party who contemplates submitting a proposal for this contract is in

doubt as to the true meaning of any part of the specifications, or other proposed contract

documents included or referenced herein, they may submit to the Engineer a written request for

an interpretation thereof. The person submitting the request will be responsible for its prompt

delivery. Any interpretation of the proposed documents will be made only by Addendum duly

issued and a copy of such Addendum will be mailed or delivered to each person receiving a set of

such documents. The Owner and Engineer will not be responsible for any other explanations or

interpretations of the proposed documents.

STATE AND LOCAL TAXES

Any taxes required by the laws and statutes of the State of Oregon and its political subdivisions

shall be paid by the Contractor.

PILOT TESTING PERIOD

It is anticipated that notice to proceed will be issued by March 29, 2021 and that equipment shall

be delivered and ready to start piloting by April 26, 2021. Continuous hours of operation will be

required over the testing period, which shall be 12 months duration, with the option of

terminating testing after nine months at the Owner’s discretion. Before the end of the testing

period, Owner will evaluate available data and results and may require additional testing and/or

extending the pilot study period beyond twelve months.

END OF SECTION

SUB McKenzie River WTP Proposal

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SECTION 00 41 13 PROPOSAL

To: Springfield Utility Board, OR

Address: (For hand delivery or overnight mail)

Attn: Steven Wages, Civil Engineer III - Water

Division

Project Title: Springfield Utility Board Pressure Membrane Filtration System

Note to PROPOSER: Preferably use BLUE ink for completing this Proposal form.

Proposer’s person to contact for additional information on this Proposal:

Name: _________________________________

Telephone: _____________________________

Fax: ___________________ Email: ___________________________

1. PROPOSER'S DECLARATION AND UNDERSTANDING

1.1. This Proposal is genuine and not made in the interest of or on behalf of any

undisclosed person, firm, or corporation and is not submitted in conformity with any

agreement or rules of any group, association, organization, or corporation; Proposer has

not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Proposer to submit a false or sham

Proposal; Proposer has not solicited or induced any person, firm, or corporation to refrain

from procurement; and Proposer has not sought by collusion to obtain for itself any

advantage over any other Proposer or over Owner.

1.2. In submitting this Proposal, Proposer declares that it has carefully examined the

Solicitation Document and that this Proposal is made according to the provisions and under

the terms of the Solicitation Document, which Document is hereby made a part of this

Proposal.

1.3. The Proposer agrees that if this Proposal is accepted, it will, within 10 days after

notice of award, sign the Contract in the form annexed hereto and will, to the extent its

Proposal, furnish all machinery, tools, apparatus, and other elements of the equipment

and do the work and furnish all the materials necessary to complete all work as specified

or indicated in the Contract Document and as approved by the Owner.


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1.4. Proposer accepts provisions of the Agreement as to the assignment of the Contract

for furnishing the Work as specified in the Contract Documents.

2. DEFINITION OF DAYS

2.1. Time references are to calendar days.

3. CONTRACT TIMES

3.1. The completion times shall be measured from the date that the Contractor receives

a written Notice to Proceed. The written Notice to Proceed shall be delivered with

the signed Contract Documents.

3.2. Continuous hours of operation will be required over the testing period which is

anticipated to be 12 months, with the option of terminating testing after nine months

at the Owner’s discretion. Before the end of the testing period, Owner will evaluate

available data and results and may require additional testing and/or extending the

pilot study period.

4. ADDENDA

4.1. Proposer hereby acknowledges that it has received Addenda Nos. ______, ______,

_____ (Proposer shall insert number of each Addendum received) and agrees that

Addenda issued are hereby made part of the Procurement Documents, and Proposer

further agrees that this Proposal includes impacts resulting from said Addenda.

5. SALES TAXES

5.1. Refer to Instructions to Proposers.

6. PROPOSED PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

6.1. Proposer shall provide required information by filling in the tables that follow. The

values and information provided in the Schedule shall provide a summary of the

equipment and systems being offered by the Proposer and as described elsewhere in

the information submitted as part of the Proposal package.

6.2. The Proposed performance schedule shall be evaluated against performance of the

Proposer’s membrane treatment system at similar installations.


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6.3. Proposer shall complete the following performance matrix tables as part of Proposal.

By completing these tables and submitting this Proposal, Proposer is stating that

system will meet these performance standards. Basis of design values are already

entered in the tables.

6.4. All Proposers must complete cells 1 through 5 in the table FULL-SCALE PROPOSED

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE under the column heading Required for Pilot Testing

Proposal Evaluation. These data shall be used as part of the Basis of Award analysis

detailed in the Instructions to Proposers.

6.5. Proposers that are contracted to conduct pilot testing must complete – as part of the

Pilot test report (Final Documentation) – all cells in the table FULL-SCALE PROPOSED

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE under the column heading Required at the Conclusion of

Pilot Testing. These data shall be based on the results of the pilot testing and shall be

used in subsequent analysis to determine a preferred membrane system supplier for

the full-scale facility.

6.6. Basis of Design: The basis of design is to provide a plant rated for a net filtrate

production of 7.25 mgd with 95 percent recovery of feed water having the following

water quality characteristics: temperature of 15 degrees C; turbidity less than 5 NTU;

total organic carbon (TOC) less than 2.0 mg/L.

6.7. If the MSS system provides higher recovery values than those shown in the table, this

will be considered favorably in the evaluation of the Proposals.

FULL SCALE PROPOSED PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Item Description Name Units

Required for

Pilot Testing

Proposal

Evaluation

Required at the

Conclusion of

the Pilot Testing

1. Number of Membrane Trains NMT No.

2.

Total Number of Membrane Modules or

elements (the smallest membrane

replaceable unit).

NMM No.

3. Total Number of Membrane Modules (or

elements) per train. NMMT No.

4. Guaranteed Membrane Life. GML Years

5.

Guaranteed Membrane Module Price. This is

the guaranteed not-to-exceed price for 10

years from the date of Substantial Completion.

GMMP Dollars per

module


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Required for

Pilot Testing

Proposal

Evaluation

Required at the

Conclusion of

the Pilot Testing

6.

The gross permeate production at 10° C, and

98% recovery, expressed in million gallons per

day (mgd), necessary to produce 7.25 mgd of

net production within turbidity and TOC limits

stated in the Basis of Design above. Used to

determine all recurring O&M costs associated

with the membrane filtration equipment

system.

AFR mgd

7.

Number of Chlorine Chemical Cleanings per

Year per membrane train based on the AFR as

defined above.

CCCY No.

8.

Number of chemically enhanced chlorinated

(5% sodium hypochlorite) backwashes per day

per membrane train expressed as an integer

by rounding up to the next whole integer

based on the AFR.

CECBWD No.

9.

Number of chemically enhanced citric acid

(20% citric acid) backwashes per day per

membrane train expressed as an integer by

rounding up to the next whole integer based on

the AFR.

CEABWD No.

10.a.

Sodium Hypochlorite (5%) Use expressed in

gallons per chemical cleaning per membrane

train based on the CCCY.

SHCU-C

Gallons per

chemical clean

per

membrane

train

10.b.

Sodium Hypochlorite (5%) Use expressed in

gallons per chemically enhanced backwash per

membrane train based on the CECBWD.

SHCU-B

Gallons per

chlorinated

backwash per

membrane

train

11.a.

Sodium Bisulfite (50%) Use for neutralization

of spent chlorinated cleaning solution

expressed in gallons per chemical cleaning per

membrane train based on the CCCY. Sodium

bisulfite shall be used to dechlorinate the

SBU-C

Gallons per

chemical clean

per membrane

train


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Required for

Pilot Testing

Proposal

Evaluation

Required at the

Conclusion of

the Pilot Testing

chlorinated solution to meet a discharge

requirement of 0.1 mg/L, maximum, free

available chlorine

11.b.

Sodium Bisulfite (50%) Use for neutralization

of spent chemically enhanced chlorinated

backwash water expressed in gallons per

chemically-enhanced chlorinated backwash

per membrane train based on the CECBWD.

SBU-B

Gallons per

chlorinated

backwash per

membrane

train

12.

Citric Acid (20%) Use expressed in pounds per

chemical cleaning per membrane train based

on the CEABWD.

CAU-C

Pounds per

chemical clean

per membrane

train

13.

Phosphoric Acid (75%) Use expressed in

gallons per chemical cleaning per membrane

train based on the CEABWD.

HCL-B

Gallons per

acid backwash

per membrane

train

14.

Sodium Hydroxide (25%) Use for

neutralization of spent acid cleaning solution

expressed in gallons per chemical cleaning per

membrane train based on the ACCY.

SHU-C

Gallons per

chemical clean

per membrane

train

15. Non-chemical Backwash Wastewater Volume

in % of AFR. BWV % of AFR

16.

Number of acid chemical cleanings per year

per membrane train based on the AFR as

defined above.

ACCY No.

17.

Sodium Hydroxide (25%) Use for

neutralization of acid used in CEABWD based

on the AFR.

SHU-B

Gallons per

chemically

enhanced

backwash per

membrane

train


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Guaranteed Net Membrane System Production (mgd)

Temperature Degrees

C

Membrane Feed Turbidity (NTU)(a)

2 5

8

4(b)

15 7.25

20(c)

Guaranteed Minimum Membrane System Recovery (%)

Temperature Degrees

C

Membrane Feed Turbidity (NTU)(a)

2 5

8

4(b)

15 95%

20(c)

(a) Feed turbidity equals blended source water (raw McKenzie River water) plus in-line coagulant addition as

needed (aluminum chlorohydrate 5 to 20 mg/L).

(b) Minimum expected temperature.

(c) Maximum expected temperature.

(d) Water quality shall be based on 24-hour averages.

7. UNIT PRICE PROPOSAL FOR PILOT TESTING

7.1. Where work is required but does not appear as a separate item in the proposal, the

cost for that work shall be included and absorbed in the unit prices named in the

proposal. BIDDER will complete the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents

for the following price(s).


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Schedule of Unit Price Work

Item

No. Description

Estimated

Quantity Unit* Unit Price Total Price

1

Mobilization/Demobilization/Insurance

and all miscellaneous costs not included in

the unit price work below

1 Lump

Sum

2

Provide Pilot Testing Equipment, services,

Analysis and Reporting as defined in

Section 43 32 65, Pilot Testing

12 Month

Total Bid: $________________________________________________________________

(Use words) (Use numbers)

8. BUDGETARY PROPOSAL FOR FULL SCALE CAPACITY SYSTEM

8.1. Provide budgetary costs for a membrane system capable of the net production of

7.25 mgd under the conditions, and with the recovery values, as defined herein. The

membrane system shall be designed so that it can be expanded to a buildout summer

season net production of 21.7 mgd by the installation of additional membrane skid-

mounted trains and/or the installation of additional membrane modules into the

membrane trains that were initially supplied. Cost proposal shall state whether any

other modifications to ancillary equipment or systems provided by the MSS shall be

required to achieve the buildout net production capacity and shall provide the cost

for any and all modifications to ancillary equipment or systems required to achieve

the build out capacity.

Price: $________________________________________________________________

(Use words) (Use numbers)


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9. CERTIFICATION OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

9.1. By submitting the Proposal, the Proposer certifies that it has not discriminated against

minority, women, or emerging small business enterprises in obtaining any required

subcontracts.

10. PROPOSER

If an Individual:

Signature of Proposer Name/Title

If Partnership:

Partnership Name

Signature of General Partner Signature of General Partner

Name/Title Name/Title

If a Corporation:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned corporation has caused this instrument to be

executed and its seal affixed by its duly authorized officers this day of

, 2021.

(SEAL) Name of Corporation

State of Incorporation:

By:

Title: Attest:

Secretary (Mandatory Signature)


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If a Joint Venture:

By:

(Business Name)

(Name and signature of person authorized to sign)

By:

(Business Name)

(Name and signature of person authorized to sign)

(Each joint venture party must sign. The manner of signing each individual, partnership,

and corporation that is a party to the joint venture should be in the manner indicated

above.)

Proposer’s person to contact for official communications and for additional information

on this Proposal (name, telephone, fax, email, street address for overnight mail).

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

SUBMITTED ON , 2021.

END OF SECTION

SPRINGFIELD UTILITY BOARD WTP


PART 2 CONTRACTING

PART 2 CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS



SUB McKenzie River WTP Agreement

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SECTION 00 52 63 AGREEMENT FORM

THIS AGREEMENT is between the Springfield Utility Board, OR (hereinafter called Owner) and `

(hereinafter called Contractor). Owner and Contractor, in consideration of the mutual covenants

hereinafter set forth, agree as follows:

1. WORK.

1.1. Contractor shall complete Work as specified or indicated in the Contract

Documents. The Work is generally described as follows:

Furnishing and delivering a pilot membrane filtration system; providing installation

and startup assistance as well as training on the operation and basic maintenance

of the system; providing service and support as necessary to ensure continuous

operation of the system during the test period; and other requirements as detailed

elsewhere in the Contract Documents.

2. ENGINEER

2.1. MURRAYSMITH is hereinafter called Engineer and is to act as Owner’s

representative, assume duties and responsibilities, and have the rights and

authority assigned to Engineer in the Contract Documents in connection with the

completion of the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.

3. REFERENCE TO DAYS

3.1. In this form and the Contract Documents, reference to “days” shall be understood

to mean calendar days.

4. THIS CONTRACT SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS

4.1. The Contractor shall:

4.1.1. Contractor shall comply with all applicable provisions of Oregon law for

public contracts, including, but not limited to ORS 279B.220, ORS

279B.225, ORS 279B.230, and ORS 279B.235, and as more fully set forth

on Exhibits “A” and “B” attached hereto and incorporated herein by this




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reference.

4.1.2. Make payment promptly, as due, to all persons supplying to Contractor

labor or material for the prosecution of the work provided for in the

Contract.

4.1.3. Pay all contributions or amounts due the State of Oregon Industrial

Accident Fund from Contractor incurred in the performance of the

Contract, if any

4.1.4. Not permit any lien or claim to be filed or prosecuted against the Owner,

on account of any labor or material furnished.

4.1.5. Pay to the Oregon State Department of Revenue all sums withheld from

employees pursuant to state law, if any.

4.1.6. Be responsible for all federal, state and local taxes, if any, applicable to

any payments received pursuant to this Agreement, including but not

limited to income tax, payroll tax, social security and self-employment

tax. SUB shall not withhold, pay, or in any other manner be responsible

for payment of any taxes on behalf of Independent Contractor

4.1.7. Comply with all Federal, State and local laws, codes, regulations and

ordinances applicable to the work performed under this Agreement.

Failure to comply with such requirements shall constitute a breach of

contract and shall be grounds for termination of this Agreement.

Damages or costs resulting from noncompliance shall be the sole

responsibility of Contractor.

4.1.8. Comply with all applicable requirements of Federal and State civil rights

and rehabilitation statutes, rules and regulations.

4.2. If Contractor fails, neglects, or refuses to make prompt payment of any claim for

labor or services furnished to it by any person in connection with this Contract as

such claim becomes due, Owner may pay such claim to the person furnishing the

labor or services and charge the amount of the payment against funds due or to

become due Contractor by reason of this Contract. The payment of a claim in the

manner authorized in this section shall not relieve Contractor or Contractor’s

surety from obligations with respect to unpaid claims.

4.3. Contractor shall promptly, as due, make payment to any person, co-partnership,

association, or corporation furnishing medical, surgical, and hospital care or other




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needed care and attention, incident to sickness or injury, to the employees of

Contractor, of all sums, if any, which Contractor has agreed to pay for such services

and all moneys and sums, if any, which Contractor collected or deducted from the

wages of employees pursuant to any law, contract, or agreement for the purpose

of providing or paying for such service.

4.4. If Contractor employs subject workers in the State of Oregon, then Contractor shall

comply with worker’s compensation requirements.

4.5. Contractor shall not discriminate against minority, women, or emerging small

business enterprises in the awarding of subcontracts.

4.6. Contractor shall not assign, sell, dispose of, or transfer its rights or duties under

the Contract, either in whole or in part, without Owner’s written consent. Any

assignee or transferee shall be considered the agent of Contractor and be bound

to abide by all provisions of the Contract. If Owner consents in writing to an

assignment, sale, disposal, or transfer of Contractor’s rights or duties, Contractor

and its surety shall remain liable to Owner for complete performance of the

Contract as if no such assignment, sale, disposal, or transfer had occurred unless

Owner otherwise agrees in writing.

4.7. (i) Contractor and its subcontractors shall maintain all fiscal records relating to the

Contract in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. In addition,

Contractor and its subcontractors shall maintain all other records necessary to

clearly document (a) their performance and (b) any claims arising from or relating

to their performance relating to the Contract. Contractor and its subcontractors

shall make all records pertaining to their performance and any claims under the

Contract (the books, fiscal records, and all other records, hereafter referred to as

“Records”) accessible to Owner at reasonable times and places, whether or not

litigation has been filed as to such claims.

(ii) Owner, and its authorized representatives, shall be entitled to inspect,

examine, copy, and audit any Contractor’s or subcontractor’s Records, as provided

in subsection (A). Contractor and its subcontractors shall maintain the Records and

keep the Records accessible and available at reasonable times and places for a

minimum of 3 years from the date of final payment under the Contract or

subcontract, as applicable, or until the conclusion of any audit, controversy, or

litigation arising out of or related to the Contract, whichever date is later, unless

Owner authorizes a shorter period in writing.

4.8. Owner, and its authorized representative, may inspect the part of Contractor’s or

its subcontractors’ plant or place of business that is related to the performance of




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the Contract, at reasonable times during normal business hours. Any inspection

shall be conducted so as not to unduly delay the work of Contractor or its

subcontractors. The inspector may not require a change in the Contract, including

but not limited to the General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, Drawings

and Technical Specifications, without Owner’s written authorization. The presence

or absence of an inspector shall not relieve Contractor or its subcontractors from

any requirement of the Contract. When an inspection is made in the plant or place

of business of Contractor or its subcontractors, Contractor or its subcontractors

shall provide without charge all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safety

and convenience of Owner or its authorized representative performing the

inspection.

5. CONTRACT PRICE.

5.1. Pilot testing equipment and support is included in the contract price.

5.2. Owner will pay Contractor for completion of the Work and in accordance with the

conformed Bid, which is included as an Exhibit to this Agreement, an amount equal

to the sum of the amounts determined pursuant to the following:

5.2.1. TOTAL CONTRACT PRICE:

Dollars

(Words)

and Cents $

(Words) (Figures)

6. PAYMENT SCHEDULE.

6.1. Payments to Contractor will be submitted upon written request from Contractor

according to the following schedule:

6.1.1. Upon Approval of Submittals Required After Notice to Proceed (see

Section 43 32 65, Membrane Filtration Pilot Testing): Payment of 75

percent of Bid item 1.

6.1.2. Monthly During Pilot Testing: Payment of 1/12th of Bid Item 2.

6.1.3. Upon Submittal of Final Documentation, and Successful Performance

Testing of the pilot equipment: Payment of the remaining 25 percent of

Bid Item 1.




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6.2. Reimbursement of Expenses. Independent Contractor shall not be entitled to

reimbursement by SUB for any expenses incurred by Independent Contractor

unless otherwise agreed in writing.

6.3. Materials and Supplies. Independent Contractor shall supply all materials and

supplies needed to perform the services required unless otherwise agreed in

writing.

7. INTEREST.

7.1. Monies not paid when due as provided in Article 14 of the General Conditions shall

bear interest at the rate of 1/2 percent per month.

8. CONTRACTOR’S REPRESENTATIONS.

8.1. In order to induce Owner to enter into this Agreement, Contractor’s

representations are as set forth as follows:

8.1.1. Contractor has familiarized itself with the nature and extent of the

Contract Documents, Work, site, locality, general nature of work to be

performed by Owner or others at the site that relates to Work required

by the Contract Documents and local conditions and federal, state, and

local Laws and Regulations that in any manner may affect cost, progress,

performance, or furnishing of Work.

8.1.2. Contractor has given Engineer written notice of conflicts, errors,

ambiguities, or discrepancies that it has discovered in the Contract

Documents and the written resolution thereof by Engineer is acceptable

to Contractor, and the Contract Documents are generally sufficient to

indicate and convey understanding of terms and conditions for

performing and furnishing Work.

9. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.

9.1. The Contract Documents which comprise the entire Agreement between Owner

and Contractor concerning Work are defined as follows:.

9.1.1. This Agreement

9.1.2. The Instructions to Proposers

9.1.3. The Proposal

9.1.4. The Specifications




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9.2. Except for the Notice to Proceed and Addenda, these Contract Documents are also

listed in the Table of Contents and are bound in one volume, identified as Request

for Proposals and Contract Documents for the Springfield Utility Board Pressure

Membrane Filtration System, Springfield Utility Board.

9.3. Addenda numbers to inclusive.

10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS.

10.1. Contractor certifies its status as an “Independent Contractor” as that term is used

under the laws of the State of Oregon, and that all performance of any labor or

services required to be performed by Independent Contractor under the terms of

this Agreement shall be performed in accordance with the standards set forth in

ORS 670.600, and as more specifically set forth on Exhibit “A” attached hereto and

incorporated herein by this reference.

11. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS.

11.1. The Independent Contractor shall assume all responsibilities for the work and bear

all losses and damages directly or indirectly resulting to the Independent

Contractor, SUB, or to others on account of the character or performance of the

work, unforeseen difficulties, accidents, or any other cause whatsoever. The

Independent Contractor shall assume defense of, indemnify and save harmless

SUB, its officials, agents, and employees from all claims, liability, loss, damage and

injury of every kind, nature and description, directly or indirectly resulting from

activities in the performance of the Contract, the ownership, maintenance or use

of motor vehicles in connection therewith, or the acts, omissions, operations, or

conduct of the Independent Contractor or any Subcontractor under the Contract

or any way arising out of the Contract, irrespective of whether any act, omission

or conduct of SUB connected with the Contract is a condition or contributory cause

of the claim, liability loss, damage or injury and irrespective or whether act,

omission, or conduct of the Independent Contractor or Subcontractor is merely a

condition rather than a cause of a claim, liability, loss damage or injury. The

Independent Contractor shall not be liable for nor be required to defend or

indemnify, SUB relative to claims for damage or damages resulting solely from acts

or omissions of SUB, its officials, agents or employees. The absence of or

inadequacy of the liability insurance required shall not negate Independent

Contractor’s obligations in this paragraph.

12. INSURANCE.

12.1. GENERAL INSURANCE




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12.1.1. Commercial General Liability Insurance. The Independent Contractor

shall maintain in force for the duration of this Agreement a Commercial

General Liability insurance policy written on an occurrence basis with

limits not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 in the

aggregate for bodily injury, property damage, and personal injury. The

policy will be endorsed with a “per project” aggregate endorsement.

Coverage shall be occurrence basis only. Independent Contractors who

provide computer consulting services or who provide solely grounds

maintenance services shall at all times carry commercial general liability

for at least $500,000 per occurrence and at least $2 Million in the

aggregate, for Bodily Injury, Property Damage, and Personal Injury.

12.1.2. Automobile Liability Insurance. Contractor will at all times carry

Automobile Liability (owned, non-owned, and hired) Insurance in the

amount of $2 Million per occurrence for bodily injury and property

damage. Contractors who provide computer consulting services or who

provide solely grounds maintenance services will at all times carry

Automobile Insurance for at least $500,000 per occurrence and at least

$2 Million in the aggregate for Bodily Injury, Property Damage and

Personal Injury.

12.1.3. Additional Named Insured. SUB, its employees, official and agents will

be named as Additional Insured’s where operations are being conducted

related to this Contract, on the Commercial General Liability and

Automobile Liability policies as respects to work or services performed

under this Agreement to the extent that the death or bodily injury to

persons or damage to property arises out of the fault of the Independent

Contractor or the fault of the Independent Contractor’s agents,

representatives or subcontractors. SUB’s additional insured status for

Products and Completed Operations hazards shall extend for at least one

year beyond the completion of the project. This insurance will be primary

over any insurance SUB may carry on its own. If SUB requires Professional

Liability coverage, the Risk Manager must approve the terms, conditions

and limits prior to commencement of any work.

12.2. Workers’ Compensation. No Workers’ Compensation Insurance has been or will

be obtained by SUB for Contractor or Contractor’s employees and subcontractors.

Contractor shall provide its own Workers’ Compensation Insurance coverage if

required by law (ORS 656.017 and 701.035(5)) and provide SUB with evidence of

such coverage. If the Contractor is exempt from this coverage, a written statement

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to SUB prior to the commencement of any work and Contractor shall assume full

responsibility for any liability and exposure under law relating to Workers’

Compensation because of any performance or services and will hold SUB harmless

from and against liability for any industrial accidents that occur.

12.3. Professional Liability/Errors and Omissions Insurance. Independent Contractors

who provide professional services shall at all times maintain a Professional

Liability/Errors and Omissions type insurance policy with limits of at least

$500,000, and automobile liability insurance of at least $2 Million per occurrence

for bodily injury and property damage. If this policy is a “claims made” type policy,

the policy type and company shall be approved by SUB prior to commencement of

any work under this contract.

12.4. Evidence of Coverage. Evidence of the required insurance coverages issued by an

insurance company satisfactory to SUB shall be provided to SUB by way of a SUB

approved certificate of insurance before any work or services commence.

12.5. Notice of Cancellation or Material Change in Coverage. The certificate of

insurance shall contain a requirement that the Insurance company notify SUB 30

days prior to any cancellation or material change in coverage. If the approved

insurance company will not provide this 30-day notice, the Contractor shall

provide written notice to SUB within 2 calendar days after the Contractor becomes

aware that their coverage has been canceled. Regardless of what circumstances

caused Contractors insurance coverage to cease or be modified, it is the

contractor’s responsibility to notify SUB. Failure to maintain proper insurance or

provide notice of cancellation or modification shall be grounds for immediate

termination of this contract.

12.6. Equipment and Material. Independent Contractor shall be responsible for any

loss, damage, or destruction of its own property, equipment, and materials used

in conjunction with the work.

12.7. Subcontractors. Independent Contractor shall require all subcontractors to

provide and maintain general liability, auto liability, professional liability (as

applicable), and workers’ compensation insurance with coverages equivalent to

those required of the general contractor in this contract. Independent Contractor

shall require certificates of insurance from all subcontractors as evidence of

coverage.

12.8. Exception or Waivers. Any exception or waiver of these requirements shall be

subject to review and approval from SUB contracting representative. Specific

exception is hereby provided as follows:




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____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

(SUB Representative’s Initials __________) (Independent Contractor’s Initials __________)

12.9. Oregon Governmental Tort Claims Act. Independent contractor understands that

SUB is a public entity subject to the requirements of the Oregon Governmental

Tort Claims Act, ORS 30.260 et seq. In the event that SUB’S financial obligations or

liabilities are modified by any amendment to the liability limits imposed by the

Oregon Governmental Tort Claims Act, Independent contractor agrees that the

limits regarding liability insurance set forth in these insurance requirements may

be modified at SUB’s request to conform to such limits. Independent contractor

and SUB shall sign an amendment to this Agreement incorporating such

modification.

13. MISCELLANEOUS.

13.1. Severability: Any provision or part of the Contract Documents held to be void or

unenforceable under any Law or Regulation shall be deemed stricken, and all

remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and binding upon Buyer and Seller.

The Contract Documents shall be reformed to replace such stricken provision or

part thereof with a valid and enforceable provision that comes as close as possible

to expressing the intention of the stricken provision.

13.2. No Authority to Bind SUB. Independent Contractor shall have no authority to enter

into contracts on behalf of SUB, it’s officers, agents and employees. This

Agreement shall not create a partnership or joint venture of any sort between the

parties.

13.3. Remedies. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with

the laws of the State of Oregon, and any litigation arising out of this Agreement

shall be conducted in the courts of the State of Oregon, County of Lane.

13.4. Termination. The performance of work under this Agreement may be terminated

by SUB, in whole or in part, whenever for any reason SUB shall determine that such

termination is in the best interest of SUB. Any such termination shall be effected

by delivery to the Independent Contractor of a Notice of Termination specifying

the extent to which performance of the work under the Agreement is terminated

and the date on which such termination is effective. Upon delivery to the




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Independent Contractor of a Notice of Termination under this paragraph, the

Independent Contractor and SUB shall, by agreement, make an appropriate

written modification to this Agreement governing completion of portions of the

independent Contractor’s work and payment therefore by SUB.

13.5. Successors in Interest. The provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and

shall inure to the benefit of the parties to this Agreement and their respective

successors and assigns.

13.6. Attorney Fees. In the event a lawsuit of any kind is instituted on behalf of SUB to

enforce any provision of this Agreement, Independent Contractor shall pay such

additional sums as the Court may adjudge reasonable for attorney fees plus all

costs and disbursements at trial and on any appeal.

13.7. Force Majeure. Neither party to this Agreement shall be held responsible for delay

or default caused by fire, riot, acts of God and/or war which is beyond that party’s

reasonable control. SUB may terminate this Agreement upon written notice after

determining such delay or default will unreasonably prevent successful

performance of the Agreement.

13.8. Confidentiality. During the course of performance hereunder, Independent

Contractor or its agent, employees, or contractors, may receive confidential

information. Independent Contractor agrees to use its best efforts to maintain the

confidentiality of such information and to inform each agent and employee

performing services of the confidentiality obligation that pertains to such

information. The use and disclosure of the confidential information shall not apply

to information which (a) was known to Independent Contractor before receipt

thereof from SUB; or (b) becomes publicly known other than through Independent

Contractor; or (c) is disclosed pursuant to the requirements of a governmental

authority or judicial order.

13.9. Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement. In the event of any claim

or suit against SUB on account of any alleged patent or copyright infringement

arising out of the performance of this Agreement or out of the use of any material

furnished or work or services performed hereunder, Independent Contractor shall

defend SUB against any such suit or claim and hold SUB harmless from any and all

expenses, court costs, and attorney’s fees in connection with such claim or suit.

13.10. Waiver. Failure of SUB to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not

constitute a waiver or relinquishment by SUB of the right to such performance in

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13.11. Amendments. The terms of this Agreement shall not be waived, altered, modified,

supplemented or amended in any manner whatsoever, without prior written

approval of SUB. No modification of this Agreement shall bind either party,

including but not limited to change orders, unless reduced to writing and

subscribed by both parties, or ordered by a Court. Any change orders or

amendments in excess of 10% of the not to exceed price provided in paragraph 1

shall require prior Board approval.

13.12. Rights in Data. All original written material, including programs, card decks, tapes,

listings, and other documentation originated and prepared for SUB pursuant to

this Agreement, shall become exclusively the property of SUB upon payment of

the applicable invoice. The ideas, concepts, know-how, or techniques developed

during the course of this Agreement by Independent Contractor personnel can be

used by either party in any way it may deem appropriate. Material already in

Independent Contractor’s possession, independently developed by Independent

Contractor outside the scope of this Agreement, or rightfully obtained by

Independent Contractor from third parties, shall belong Independent Contractor.

This agreement shall not preclude Independent Contractor from developing

materials which are competitive, irrespective of their similarity to materials which

might be delivered to SUB pursuant to this Agreement. Independent Contractor

shall not, however, use any written materials developed under this Agreement in

developing materials for others, except as provided in this section. Subject to the

limitations imposed by the Oregon Governmental Tort Claims Act and Oregon law,

SUB agrees to indemnify and hold Independent Contractor harmless from any

claim, liability or cost (including reasonable attorney's fees and defense costs)

arising or allegedly arising out of any reuse or modification of the work product by

SUB.

13.13. Assignment/Subcontract. Independent Contractor shall not assign, sell, transfer,

subcontract or sublet rights, or delegate responsibilities under this agreement, in

whole or in part, without the prior written approval of SUB. No such written

approval shall relieve Independent Contractor of any obligations of this

Agreement, and any transferee or subcontractor shall be considered the agent of

Independent Contractor. Independent Contractor shall remain liable as between

the original parties to this Agreement as if no such assignment had occurred.

13.14. Entire Agreement. This Agreement signed by both parties is the parties’ final and

entire Agreement and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous oral or written

communications between the parties, their agents and representatives. There are

no representations, promises, terms, conditions or obligations other than those

contained herein.




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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Owner and Contractor have signed this Agreement in triplicate. One

counterpoint each has been delivered to Owner, Contractor, and Engineer. All portions of the

Contract Documents have been signed or identified by Owner and Contractor.

[CORPORATE SEAL]

Address for giving notices

[CORPORATE SEAL]

Address for giving notices

(If OWNER is a public body, attach evidence of

authority to sign and resolution of other documents

authorizing execution of Agreement.)

(If CONTRACTOR is a corporation, attach

evidence of authority to sign.)

END OF SECTION

PART 3 – PILOT TESTING SPECIFICATIONS

PART 3 PILOT TESTING SPECIFICATIONS

SUB McKenzie River WTP Membrane Filtration Pilot Testing

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SECTION 43 32 65 MEMBRANE FILTRATION PILOT TESTING

GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. This Section covers the Work necessary to furnish a pre-engineered Membrane

Filtration Pilot System, complete and operable.

1.2 GENERAL

A. Membrane Filtration Pilot Testing shall be conducted prior to the project design

phase to demonstrate membrane system performance under the design and

operating conditions proposed by the successful MSS. Pilot testing will consist of a

9-to 12-month testing period that will include a minimum of three nominal 30-day

test runs at the MSS’s proposed guaranteed performance criteria for maximum

instantaneous flux and minimum membrane system recovery. Each of these three

test runs may be repeated if needed to meet the performance requirements

herein. The MSS will include a minimum of 270 days, and up to 365 days, of actual

onsite testing, not including startup, functional testing, removal, etc., for the pilot

skid. To meet Oregon Health Authority (OHA) drinking water pilot testing

requirements, the three nominal 30-day test runs shall be conducted under

seasonal water quality conditions encountered in the summer, in the winter and

either the fall or spring.

B. Testing shall be conducted to simulate the operation of one train of the proposed

full-scale membrane filtration system under the MSS’s proposed guaranteed

performance criteria at the measured raw water quality. The membrane filtration

pilot system (membrane pilot system) will be operated at the temperature-

corrected instantaneous flux rate proposed by the MSS. The instantaneous flux rate

will be adjusted on a daily basis during testing by considering the average feed

water temperature and turbidity taken as a 24-hour average.

C. The pilot test shall be conducted at the proposed location of the Owner’s existing

dedicated site, or at the intake of the proposed McKenzie River Water Treatment

Plant site, using raw water from the McKenzie River. All items of the membrane

pilot system shall be housed in a trailer, container, building or temporary weather

shelter provided by the MSS.

D. A process diagram for the pilot testing is provided as a Supplement to this Section.

E. The MSS shall be responsible for:

1. Providing a complete pilot treatment system, including 500-micron strainer.

The system shall require only a source of raw water, conveyance of product

water and decanted normal backwash water from the skid, and a point of


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connection for power.

2. A secure trailer for housing the pilot equipment and a weatherproof and freeze-

protected space for any equipment located outside the trailer.

3. Shipment of the membrane pilot system to the test site.

4. Installation and startup assistance.

5. Training of Engineer’s and Owner’s staff on operation and basic maintenance

of the membrane pilot system.

6. Service and support as necessary to ensure continuous operation of membrane

pilot system during the test period.

7. Automated logging and retrieval of basic operating data as specified herein. No

landline phone service is available at the site. The MSS shall provide cellular

telemetry for remote monitoring, control, and data retrieval.

8. Removal of the membrane pilot system following testing.

9. Preparation and submittal to Owner of a pilot testing report detailing the pilot

testing conditions, the tests conducted during piloting and the performance of

their system throughout the test period.

10. All chemicals – with the exception of powdered activated carbon, which shall

be supplied by Owner – and chemical feed pumps for operation of the pilot

plant.

11. A tank for storing normal backwash water to allow solids to settle, with the

decant water conveyed from the pilot site and solids periodically removed by

Owner.

12. A tank for CEB and CIP water storage for periodic removal and disposal, by

Owner. Tank shall hold 275 gallons, or a minimum of one week of CEP storage,

whichever is larger.

13. A waste handling system, including provisions for storage of backwash

wastewater and recycle of the settled backwash water to the membrane feed

tank, with the solids periodically removed by Owner.

14. Adhering to Owner’s groundwater protection requirements, including

providing secondary containment for all chemicals used on site and for all

chemical waste generated by the pilot system.


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F. The Owner will provide the following, as approved by MSS:

1. A pump for delivery of membrane feed water to the MSS’s pilot skid at a

pressure of 10 psi maximum.

2. Single-phase power or three-phase power for operation of the membrane pilot

system.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Backwash: Shall include any routine and automated procedure in which a

membrane unit is taken offline for application of air and/or water for the purpose

of increasing or maintaining the permeability of the membrane so that the actual

TMP is less than a maximum TMP setpoint. Where no chemicals are added during

backwash, the procedure is defined as a “normal backwash.” Where chemicals

(such as sodium hypochlorite) are added to the backwash supply water, in which

case the backwash is referred to as a “chemically enhanced backwash.”

“Backpulse” and “reverse filtration” shall be considered synonymous with

backwash.

B. Backwash Water Recycle: Recycle of treated membrane backwash returned to the

treatment system.

C. Basis of Design: Synonymous with “Design Conditions” as defined herein.

D. Chemically Enhanced Backwash (CEB): Shall include any procedure in which a

membrane unit is taken offline for backwashing where chemical(s) are added to

the backwash supply water for the purpose of increasing or maintaining the

permeability of the membrane so that the actual TMP is less than a maximum TMP

setpoint. Synonymous with “Maintenance Clean.”

E. Clean-In-Place (CIP): Shall include any instance a membrane train is taken offline to

recover lost performance (permeability), typically when the system is at or near

terminal TMP. During CIP, the membranes are subjected to one or more cleaning

chemicals with the goal of lowering transmembrane pressure and restoring

permeability to as close to initial (new) permeability as practicable. CIP is

synonymous with chemical cleaning, chemical clean and recovery clean.

F. Design Conditions: Refer to the Proposal, Section 00 41 13, Proposal, Proposed

Performance Schedule, for the basis for design for the membrane system.

G. Feed Water: Raw water, screened using the MSS-furnished mechanical screening

pre-filter at 500 microns, and delivered to the membrane filtration system.

H. Filtrate: Water passing through the membrane pores from the feed side to the

filtered side.


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I. Functional Test: Operation of all membrane filtration system valves, controls,

equipment, and other devices to ensure they are functional and ready for

performance testing.

J. General Contractor: Refers to the construction contractor, who is responsible for

constructing the water treatment facility, including installation of the membrane

system. The General Contractor, which will be selected through a bid process, and

will work under a separate direct contract to the Owner in the future.

K. Instantaneous Flux: The filtrate flowrate of a membrane train measured at any

given time that the train is in production divided by the active membrane surface

area (feed side) of the membrane train. Instantaneous flux may be calculated as

the net flux divided by the percent on-line service factor (%SF), expressed as gfd.

For example, a system with a net flux rate of 25 gfd and a %SF of 96.7 percent has

a calculated instantaneous flux of 25.85 gfd [25 gfd + 96.7% = 25.85 gfd].

L. Membrane Module: The smallest component of the membrane system in which a

specific membrane surface area is housed in a device with a filtrate outlet

structure. Considered synonymous with membrane element in this Contract

Document.

M. Membrane System Recovery: Shall equal the net volume of membrane filtered

water available for disinfection and distribution divided by the total volume of feed

water entering the membrane train(s) from the prefilter system over a 24-hour

period, expressed as a percentage. It is equal to 1 minus combined membrane

system waste liquid volume (considering backwash, tank drainage, etc.) divided by

membrane feed water volume, then multiplied by 100 to convert to a percentage.

For example, a system with 0.5 mgd waste liquid volume and 10 mgd feed water

has a feed water recovery of 95 percent [(I - (0.5110)) x 100 = 95%].

N. Membrane Train: A membrane unit that has a single feed water connection point

and operates in parallel with other membrane units and is independently

controlled, backwashed, and cleaned. A train shall be fully isolatable from other

trains.

O. Membrane System Supplier (MSS): Refers to the Supplier of the membrane

filtration system as specified herein who provides an agreed-upon final scope of

work as negotiated with the Owner.

P. Net Flux: Shall equal the 24-hour average filtrate production available for

disinfection and distribution in gallons per day, divided by the active membrane

surface area (feed water side) in square feet. The units of net flux are gallons per

square foot per day (gfd). Net flux is equal to the instantaneous flux multiplied by

the percent on-line service factor (%SF). For example, a system with an


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instantaneous flux of 25.85 gfd and a %SF of 96.7 percent has a calculated net flux

of 25 gfd [25.85 gfd x 96.7% = 25.0 gfd].

Q. Normal Operating Mode: For the membrane system, normal operation

encompasses all operating modes routinely used by the membrane system,

including forward flow, normal backwash, chemically-enhanced backwash, and any

other operation proposed by the MSS on a daily basis to meet the performance

requirements herein. Normal operation also encompasses membrane integrity

testing as required to meet performance requirements herein.

R. NSF: NSF International, an independent, non-profit organization which provides

voluntary consensus standards, product testing procedures, and certification

services in the areas of public health, safety, and the environment. formerly known

as the National Sanitation Foundation.

S. On-Line Service Factor (%SF): Shall be the average percent of time per day that a

membrane train is in normal operating mode.

T. Overall Plant Recovery: Shall equal the net volume of membrane-filtered water

available for disinfection and distribution divided by the total volume of raw water

delivered to the water treatment plant over a 24-hour period, expressed as a

percentage. For example, a plant producing 10 mgd net flow for disinfection and

distribution from a raw water flow of 10.1 mgd has an overall treatment system

recovery of 99 percent [(10/10.1) x 100 = 99%].

U. Package Control System (PCS): Membrane control system consisting of control

panels, hardware, programmable controller, operator interface terminals and all

other hardware and software required to monitor, control, and operate the

membranes.

V. Permeability: Shall equal the instantaneous flux rate (in gfd) divided by the

transmembrane pressure (in psi). The units of permeability are gfd/psi.

W. Permeate: Considered synonymous with filtrate or membrane filtered water in

these Contract Documents.

X. Post-CIP Fouling Rate: Following a clean-in-place, the fouling rate for a membrane

train shall be defined as the percent decrease in temperature corrected

permeability over 5 days of run time. Post-CIP fouling rate shall be expressed in

units of gfd at 20 degrees C per psi per day.

Y. Prefilter (Strainer or Screen) System Recovery: Shall equal the total volume of pre-

filtered water delivered to the membrane filtration system divided by the total

volume of feed water entering the prefilter system (raw water plus recycled

backwash water, if any) over a 24-hour period, expressed as a percentage.


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Z. Production Capacity: The net filtrate flow available for disinfection and distribution

over a 24-hours period of normal operation as defined herein.

AA. Proposed Guaranteed Performance Criteria: MSS’s guaranteed values (as entered

in the Proposal form) for the following parameters at the measured raw water

quality, with the raw water quality and guaranteed values taken as a 24-hour

average (midnight to midnight):

1. Maximum instantaneous flux.

2. Minimum membrane system recovery.

3. Chemical enhanced backwash frequency.

BB. Raw Water: Water withdrawn from the McKenzie River and delivered to the

membrane system.

CC. Service Cycle: The period of time between startup of a membrane train following a

clean-in-place event, and removal of the same membrane train from service prior

to the subsequent clean-in-place event.

DD. Standard-Recovery Mode: Operation of the overall treatment plant by discharge of

supernatant from the backwash settling tank to the plant drain waste system.

EE. Temperature-Corrected Flux or Flux at 20 Degrees C: Shall equal the measured net

flux or instantaneous flux multiplied by a Temperature Correction Factor (TCF)

warranted by the MSS, expressed in the following form:

1. J, = J, x TCF(~-,) Where: Jm = Flux at 20 degrees C JT = Flux at measured water

temperature T = Measured water temperature in degrees C.

FF. Temperature-Corrected Permeability or Permeability at 20 Degrees C: Shall equal

the temperature-corrected instantaneous flux rate (in gfd) divided by the

measured transmembrane pressure (in psi). The units of temperature-corrected

permeability are gfd/psi.

GG. Terminal TMP: The highest transmembrane pressure (vacuum) under which a 1

membrane train would typically be operated, expressed in units of pounds per

square inch (psi). Terminal TMP shall be used as the criteria for indicating when a

membrane train requires chemical cleaning (CIP).

HH. Transmembrane Pressure (TMP): Calculated as the differential pressure between

the feed piping on a membrane train and the filtrate piping on the same membrane

train. The units of TMP are pounds per square inch (psi).


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1.4 SUBMITTALS REQUIRED WITH PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS

A. Dimensions: Provide length, height and width dimensions for the membrane

process skid, and for any additional skids, tanks, or equipment provided, including

any temporary weather shelter for equipment located outside the membrane

process skid.

B. Weight: Provide the shipping weight and operating weight (if different) for the

membrane pilot skid and any additional skids, tanks, or equipment provided.

C. Connection Points: Identify the pipe size, and type of termination (i.e. flanged,

female thread, male thread, camlock etc.) for each interface with the pilot skid and

for any additional skids, tanks, or equipment provided.

D. Feed Water Requirements: Indicate feed water pressure and flow required.

E. Feed Water Screening Requirements. Indicate feed water strainer mesh size that is

compatible with proposed membrane elements.

F. Identify the location and total power requirement for the single point of connection

for Owner-supplied electrical power.

G. Drawings: Provide plan, elevation and isometric views of the pilot skid showing the

orientation of all major equipment, instrumentation, and assemblies, as well as the

location of all termination points, including power, telephone, and other utilities.

H. Operator Interface: Provide a general description of operator interface, including

protocols for archiving logged data and retrieving logged data from the pilot

system, either directly from the datalogging equipment or remotely via cellular

telemetry provided by MSS, per requirements of this Section.

I. Power Requirements: Indicate the total requirement for 230-volt, single phase

power or 480-volt three-phase power for the pilot skid, air compressor, blower,

and any other electrical equipment provided by MSS.

J. Details of the containment for all treatment chemicals and chemical wastes,

demonstrating that the secondary containment is sufficient to prevent release of

chemicals.

1.5 SUBMITTALS REQUIRED AFTER NOTICE TO PROCEED

A. Pilot system operations and maintenance manual.

B. Startup plan, including quality control checklists.

C. Protocol and detailed instructions for download of logged pilot system data by


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Owner or Engineer, either directly from the datalogging equipment or remotely via

cellular telemetry provided by MSS.

1.6 SUBMITTALS REQUIRED AFTER COMPLETION OF PILOT TESTING – FINAL

DOCUMENTATION

A. Prepare and submit to Owner a pilot testing report which shall include, at a

minimum:

1. The pilot testing conditions throughout the period of the tests, including raw

water quality and any environmental conditions impacting performance.

2. Description of all tests conducted during piloting.

3. A completed “Full-Scale Proposed Performance Schedule” table from the

Proposal with values entered into all cells in the “Required at the Conclusion of

the Pilot Testing” column.

4. The performance of the piloted system during all tests, including: finished water

quality, variations in flux and transmembrane pressure, the response of

membrane performance to the various cleaning procedures conducted during

the tests and all other documentation needed to support the values provided

in the “Required at the Conclusion of the Pilot Testing” column of the “Full-

Scale Proposed Performance Schedule” table in the Proposal.

5. A design for the full-scale system based on the pilot results.

6. Report shall include charts and tables as needed to support the performance

values provided by the MSS and the full-scale design proposed.

PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL

A. The membrane filtration pilot system shall provide automated functions for all

applicable operating modes proposed by the MSS for the full-scale system and shall

function identically to the proposed full-scale system.

1. Initiation and execution of the following operating modes shall be fully

automated, requiring no operator input:

a. Forward flow.

b. Backwash.

c. Chemically enhanced backwash.


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d. Membrane integrity testing.

2. Clean in Place operations, including initial-soak, recirculation, and final-soak

shall be fully automated following manual initiation by the operator.

B. The general configuration for the pilot test is shown in the attached schematic and

described herein.

1. Membrane Feed Water: Raw water for the pilot test will be provided by the

Owner from the raw water source to the feed connection on the MSS’s pilot

skid. Raw water may be combined at this point with recycled supernatant from

the backwash settling tank described below. A strainer with interchangeable

stainless steel mesh filter elements sized for compatibility with the MSS’s

proposed design for the full-scale system will be provided by the MSS in the

feed line.

2. Product Water: Product water from the MSS’s pilot skid will be conveyed to a

common drain for discharge.

3. Backwash Treatment: A waste tank will be provided by the MSS for isolation

and equalization of backwash waste from the pilot skid. A conical-bottom

backwash settling tank will be used to allow solids to settle out of the equalized

backwash. Either a waste transfer sump pump with a constant-flow valve will

be provided to transfer equalized backwash waste to the point of discharge, or

supernatant from the settling tank will overflow to a common drain during

standard-recovery operation. The supernatant may be recycled to the feed

connection with a transfer pump during high-recovery operation.

2.2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Pilot testing will be executed to demonstrate the ability of the MSS’s proposed

equipment, using design criteria and operating parameters proposed by the MSS

to treat raw water from the Owner’s source of supply.

B. Each of the performance requirements specified in the Basis of Design for each of

the parameters listed below must be met for each phase of the pilot testing defined

herein unless waived in writing by the Owner, using the definitions contained

herein.

1. MSS’s Guaranteed Performance Criteria:

a. MSS’s guaranteed performance criteria for the following parameters shall

be met on a daily basis, corresponding to the measured raw water

temperature and turbidity, with the raw water quality and performance

criteria taken as a 24-hour average (midnight to midnight).


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1) Instantaneous Flux: Temperature-corrected instantaneous flux shall not

exceed the value proposed by the MSS, derived from the guaranteed

performance criteria. Backwash (normal and CEB) and membrane

integrity test times shall be included in the determination of

instantaneous flux. The pilot membrane system membrane system shall

be operated at a temperature-corrected instantaneous flux

corresponding to the MSS’s proposed basis of design for meeting

production capacity requirements. During pilot testing, the

instantaneous flux rate shall be adjusted daily at 8:00 a.m. based on the

average feed water temperature and turbidity since the previous

adjustment. This requirement must be met at all times during

operation.

2) Membrane System Recovery: Shall equal or exceed the specified limit

at all times.

3) Chemically Enhanced Backwash (CEB): Interval shall equal or exceed the

guaranteed value at all times.

b. Guaranteed Performance Criteria for temperatures and turbidities other

than those shown in the Proposal shall be interpolated by Engineer using a

linear or quadratic equation as appropriate.

c. Guaranteed performance criteria do not need to be met when raw water

total organic carbon is greater than or equal to 4 mg/L.

2. Production Capacity: The membrane pilot system must meet design production

capacity requirements adjusted for actual feedwater temperature when

operated at or below the MSS’s proposed temperature-corrected

instantaneous flux. This requirement must be met on a daily basis.

3. Transmembrane Pressure: TMP shall not exceed the terminal TMP value

proposed by the MSS. This requirement shall be met at all times during normal

operation.

4. Cleaning Interval: System shall meet performance requirements for required

cleaning frequency, restoration of membrane permeability, and Post-CIP

fouling rate.

5. Membrane Filtered Water Quality: Membrane filtered water meets

requirements for turbidity and particle concentrations as specified in the Basis

of Design.

6. Membrane Integrity Test System: Operate integrity test at a frequency of once

every 24 hours.


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2.3 MEMBRANE FILTRATION PILOT SYSTEM UNIT DESIGN

A. Membrane Module:

1. The pilot unit shall utilize one or more of the smallest repeatable membrane

module assembly identical to that proposed by the MSS for the full-scale

system.

2. Membrane fibers used for testing shall be new, and have the same

characteristics as those proposed for the full-scale facility:

a. Pore Size and pore size distribution.

b. Clean Water Permeability.

c. Air diffusivity.

d. Material of construction.

2.4 BACKWASH SYSTEM

A. Pilot system shall be provided with integral backwash system, including the

following as required:

1. Storage of permeate.

2. Dedicated backwash pump(s).

3. Chemical solution storage and feed system for chemically enhanced backwash.

4. Tank for storage of waste generated during CEB and CIP, separate from the tank

used to settle and decant normal backwash waste.

B. Operation of normal and chemically enhanced backwash shall be fully automatic,

with no required operator input other than preparation of chemical stock solutions.

C. The pilot unit backwash system shall function identically to and be operated using

the parameters as proposed by the MSS for the full-scale system.

D. The MSS shall design the pilot unit so as to easily measure the volume of filtrate

used during a normal or chemically enhanced backwash and feedwater used to

flush the pilot unit following a chemically enhanced backwash.

E. Backwash setpoints for water and air flow, cycle durations, etc. shall be displayed

by the control system operator interface.


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2.5 HIGH-PRESSURE AIR SYSTEM

A. Provide an air compressor and receiver as required for process use and/or for

actuation of pneumatic valves.

B. Provide air filters, driers, coalescers, or any devices necessary to ensure supply of

clean, dry air as needed to operate any pneumatic valves on the pilot system

without any required preventative maintenance for the anticipated duration of the

pilot study as specified herein.

2.6 LOW-PRESSURE AIR SYSTEM

A. Provide a blower along with any accessories as needed for low-pressure air used

for process purposes.

B. Provide local indication of air flow rate using a rotameter or other device.

2.7 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL SYSTEM

A. On-line Instrumentation:

1. Pressure: Provide measurement of pressure as required to calculate

transmembrane pressure and permeability as defined herein.

2. Temperature: Provide measurement of permeate temperature accurate to

within 0.1 degrees C.

3. Flow Rate: Provide measurement of:

a. Membrane feed water.

b. Permeate.

c. Backwash water (either as delivered to the membrane modules or as waste

to discharge).

d. Totalized Flow: Provide totalization of feed water, permeate, and/or

backwash waste flows as required to verify system recovery as defined

herein and in the Basis of Design.

B. Water Quality Instrumentation:

1. Turbidimeters:

a. Provide turbidimeters for membrane feed and permeate streams.

b. Membrane feed turbidimeters shall be HACH Model 1720E, or equal.


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c. Permeate turbidimeter shall be HACH FilterTrak 660 laser turbidimeter, or

equal.

C. Operator Interface:

1. Provide a touchscreen or personal computer interface for operation and

monitoring of the membrane pilot system.

2. The operator interface shall show status of all parameters being monitored or

logged, and all operational setpoints.

3. Operator interface shall be MSS’s standard, modified as necessary to meet the

requirements herein.

D. Data Logging:

1. Operating Data: Provide for acquisition and logging of the following operating

parameters, at the minimum frequency shown:

a. Date/Time: 4 per hour.

b. System Run Time Since Last CIP: 4 per hour.

c. Turbidity (Feed and Permeate): 4 per hour.

d. Permeate Particle Counts in All Size Ranges Specified Herein: 4 per hour.

e. Permeate Flow: 4 per hour.

f. Process Tank Level: 4 per hour.

g. Process Tank Temperature: 4 per hour.

h. Backwash Duration: 1 per backwash cycle.

i. Backwash Frequency: 1 per backwash cycle.

j. Backwash Water Flow: 1 per backwash cycle.

k. Backwash Air Flow: 1 per backwash cycle.

l. Totalized Feed Flow: 1 per day.

m. Totalized Permeate Flow: 1 per day.

n. Totalized Backwash Flow: 1 per day.

1) Logged operating parameter data shall be archived to a tabular file (one


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file per day) in a format readable by Microsoft Excel (comma-separated

values, tab-delimited text, etc.).

2. Membrane Integrity Test Results:

a. Test conditions and results shall be logged for each test.

b. Logged data shall include Date/Time, initial test pressure, test pressure

once per minute during the test, and final test pressure.

c. Logged Membrane integrity test data may be included in the daily operating

parameter archive file or as a separate file in a format readable by Microsoft

Excel. E. Remote Telephone Dial-In Capability:

E. There is no land-based telephone line at the project site. MSS shall provide cellular

telemetry for remote monitoring and datalogging and shall provide Owner ad

Engineer direct access to the telemetry for the purposes of monitoring system

status and downloading archived data log files.

EXECUTION

3.1 TEST PLAN

A. Summary: The test plan is summarized as follows:

1. Startup and Functional Testing: 7 days.

2. Initial standard-recovery test run (without backwash recycle), using MSS’s

proposed guaranteed performance criteria basis of design, and operating

parameters: 35 days.

3. Corrective standard-recovery test run using modified design and operating

parameters if necessary, to address any failures in performance during the

initial test run, as proposed in writing by MSS and approved in writing by Owner:

35 days.

4. Initial high-recovery test run (including backwash recycle) or a second standard

recovery test run (without backwash recovery), using MSS’s proposed

guaranteed performance criteria, basis of design, and operating parameters:

35 days.

5. Corrective high-recovery test run using modified design and operating

parameters if necessary, to address any failures in performance during the

initial test run, as proposed in writing by MSS and approved in writing by Owner:

35 days.


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6. MSS must complete, at a minimum, one standard-recovery test run that is

compliant with the performance requirements of this Section during each of

the following periods: summer season water quality conditions, winter season

water quality conditions and fall season water quality conditions. If at Owners

discretion the testing is continued for the full twelve-month period, MSS must

complete one standard-recovery test run that is compliant with the

performance requirements during the spring season water quality conditions.

B. Startup and Functional Testing:

1. A 7-day period will be allowed for startup and calibration of the pilot system. At

the end of this period, proper installation and operation of the system shall be

certified by the MSS.

2. MSS shall perform and document in writing field calibration of all pressure,

flow, and temperature instrumentation on site.

3. MSS shall perform and document in writing calibration of all on-line water

quality instrumentation.

4. MSS shall establish baseline values for the membrane module(s) being tested:

a. Permeability at 20 degrees C.

b. Pressure decay rate for membrane integrity test function.

c. Permeate particle counts.

5. A CIP shall be performed at the end of the startup and functional testing period

to allow the subsequent test run to begin with clean membranes. CIP shall be

conducted using chemicals, concentrations, and protocol in Contactor’s

Proposal.

C. Test Run Operations Protocol: Each test run shall be executed using the following

protocol:

1. The MSS shall set operating parameters for normal operation, normal

backwash, chemically enhanced backwash, membrane integrity testing, and

any other routine operation to the values proposed by the MSS and approved

by the Engineer and Owner.

2. The Engineer or Owner shall operate the system for a membrane system run

Time of 35 days as defined herein and collect and summarize data to

demonstrate that the system meets all requirements of Performance

Requirements herein.


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3. A clean in place procedure will be executed at least once during the test period

using methods proposed by the MSS for the full-scale system:

a. If the TMP does not reach 95 percent of the Terminal TMP value proposed

by the MSS, a CIP will be performed after 28 days of continuous operation.

The system will be operated for an additional 5 days following the 28-day

CIP to verify compliance with the Post-CIP fouling rate criteria. An end-of-

run CIP will be performed prior to the start of the next run.

b. If TMP reaches 95 percent of the terminal TMP value proposed by the MSS

prior to 28 days of membrane system run time, a CIP will be performed. The

system will be operated for an additional 5 days following the CIP to verify

compliance with the Post-CIP fouling rate criteria. An end-of-run CIP will be

performed prior to the start of the next run. The test run shall be considered

as not compliant with the performance requirements of this Section.

c. The MSS may request termination of the test run prior to 28 days of

membrane system run time. A CIP will be performed prior to any

subsequent test run. The test run shall be considered as not compliant with

the performance requirements of this Section.

4. Successful Completion of The Test Run Shall Be Defined as:

a. A membrane system run time of 35 days without a major failure in the

system.

b. Demonstration that the proposed equipment, design criteria, and operating

parameters meet all performance requirements established herein.

D. As water quality conditions require, Owner may dose powdered activated carbon

(PAC) at varying concentrations from 5 to 25 mg/L, to test the performance of the

system with PAC feed. MSS shall provide a batch tank, mixer, feed pump and

injection location for feed of Owner provided PAC as part of the complete pilot

system. MSS shall also provide any system specific requirements for operation of

the pilot membranes with PAC addition to the feed water.

E. Timely replacement of faulty equipment: In the event of equipment failure, MSS

shall repair and/or replace all damaged or faulty equipment within a reasonable

time period to ensure the prompt resumption of the testing.

3.2 SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

A. All work shall be done in conformance with rules and regulations pertaining to

safety and environmental protection established by:

1. State of Oregon.


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2. United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health

Administration.

B. MSS personnel shall read and sign a copy of the Field Safety Instructions document

prepared by the Engineer for this project. A copy of this document will be available

from the Engineer.

C. Contractor shall adhere to the groundwater protection requirements specified in

Part 5 of this section.

3.3 SHIPPING

A. MSS shall notify Owner in writing at least 5 working days before pilot equipment is

scheduled to arrive on site.

B. MSS shall arrange for any moving equipment required to transfer pilot equipment

from shipper into trailer provided by Owner.

3.4 INSTALLATION

A. MSS shall provide assistance in installation of their pilot equipment with equipment

and systems provided by the Owner.

B. MSS shall provide written confirmation that pilot backwash system is acceptable,

and that Owner and Engineer assume no responsibility for pilot test unit

performance.

3.5 STARTUP

A. MSS is required to perform startup and functional testing of the pilot test system,

including calibration and quality control requirements specified herein.

3.6 OPERATION

A. MSS shall maintain a primary and secondary point of contact available 24-hours per

day, 7 days a week, for telephone consultation regarding operation and

maintenance issues associated with the pilot.

B. MSS shall provide the services of a qualified pilot system engineer or technician

for on-site assistance on a 48-hour notice for the duration of the pilot test.


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3.7 SUPPLEMENT

A. Pilot System Process Diagram.


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ANALYTICAL TEST REQUIREMENTS

4.1 WATER QUALITY SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS

A. Water quality sample locations, parameters and sample frequencies are

summarized in Table 43 32 65-1. Sample locations are identified on the Pilot System

Process Diagram attached as a supplement to this Section.

Table 43 32 65 - 1

Sampling and Analysis Plan

Sampling Location

1 2 3 4A 4B 5

Parameter Raw Membrane

Feed Permeate

Normal

Backwash

Chemically-

Enhanced

Backwash

Settled

Backwash

Water

Turbidity On-

Line (A)

On-Line (A) On-Line (A)

Temperature On-

Line

On-Line (A)

pH 2/week 2/week (B) 2/week 1/week 1/week 2/week (C)

Alkalinity (D) 2/week 2/week (B) 2/week 2/week (C)

Total

Organic

Carbon (D)

2/week 2/week (B) 2/week (C)

UV254 2/week 2/week (B) 2/week (C)

Silica 2/week 2/week (B) 2/week (C)

Iron 2/week 2/week (B) 2/week (C)

Manganese 2/week 2/week (B) 2/week (C)

Total

Suspended

Solids (D)

1/week 1/week 1/week (C)

Total

Chlorine

1/week

Chlorine

Demand (D)

1/week

Notes:

No on-line instrumentation will be provided by Owner

A) Instrumentation provided by MSS, per requirements of this Section.

B) Parameters will only be sampled during low-recovery mode operation.

C) Parameters will only be sampled during high-recovery mode operation.

D) Analysis by certified laboratory


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B. Samples shall be taken by Engineer or Owner. Analysis shall be performed either

by Owner or by a laboratory certified by the State of Oregon for drinking water

purposes, as indicated in the table.

C. Analysis of samples per table above will be paid for by Owner. Analysis of any

additional samples or parameters requested by MSS will be submitted to the same

laboratory used by Owner, at MSS’s expense.

D. Corrosion control samples will be taken quarterly, including: calcium, bicarbonate

alkalinity, sulfate, chloride, TDS and conductivity. Analysis will be paid for by Owner.

E. Sample for analysis of disinfection byproduct formation potential shall be taken

quarterly. Analysis, paid for by Owner, shall be done by a laboratory certified by the

State of Oregon for drinking water purposes.

GROUNDWATER PROTETCION REQUIREMENTS

5.1 GENERAL

A. The project site is in immediate proximity to one of Springfield’s municipal water

supply wells/wellfields. The area is highly susceptible to contamination from

chemicals that may spill or leak onto the ground surface, and any contaminant

release to surface water/stormwater channels has potential to reach the drinking

water wells.

B. Contractor shall adhere to the guidelines listed below to protect the wells from

contamination:

1. Contractor shall be responsible for the safe handling and storage of chemicals

and petroleum products and the prevention of groundwater and stormwater

runoff contamination. Chemicals used during operations shall not enter the soil

or be washed into the waterways.

2. All chemicals, including stored fuel, shall be covered and stored in adequate

secondary containment. Covering shall be sufficient to protect secondary

containment from rainfall.

3. Painting equipment shall not be cleaned in the wellfield. All equipment and

brush cleaning shall be performed off-site and all waste products must be

disposed of in an environmentally-safe manner and in accordance with the

manufacturer recommendations and all applicable laws.

4. Any chemical spills or leaks shall be cleaned up immediately and cleanup

materials disposed off-site and in accordance with Lane County and DEQ

requirements.


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5. Spills shall be reported immediately to the Springfield Utility Board – Jay

McElhose @ 541-501-2568 or Greg Miller @ 541-501-8225.

6. All heavy equipment shall be stored, fueled, and maintained in a level-grade

vehicle staging area located 150 feet or more from any well, stream, or

waterbody. This area shall be prepared (e.g., with berms and dikes) and

maintained in a way that prevents spills or leaks from migrating to the soil or

streams.

7. Absorbent spill cleanup materials and spill kits shall be available in fueling area

and on fueling trucks, and shall be disposed of properly after use. Absorbent

materials shall be used on small spills. Spills shall not be hosed down, buried, or

otherwise improperly managed.

8. Fuel tanks shall not be “topped-off.” Nozzles used in vehicle and equipment

fueling shall be equipped with an automatic shutoff to control drips. Fueling

operations shall not be left unattended.

9. Drip pans or absorbent pads shall be placed below all vehicle and equipment

fueling in a manner to adequately capture any leaks or drips.

10. Vehicles shall be inspected daily for fluid leaks before leaving the vehicle staging

area. Leaks shall be repaired immediately or problem vehicles or equipment

shall be removed from the project site. Daily inspections shall be documented

in the log, and the log shall be kept on site and made available upon request.

11. All stationary power equipment operated shall be covered or otherwise suitably

contained to prevent spills.

12. Practices shall be employed to prevent waste and debris from dropping into

any stream or waterbody and to remove any material that does drop with a

minimum disturbance to the streambed and water quality.

13. Contractor shall submit a description of any regulated or hazardous products

or materials that will be used for the project including procedures for inventory,

storage, handling, and monitoring.

14. DNAPL chemicals are prohibited at this site. The contractor and all

subcontractors are required to provide Owner’s Drinking Water Source

Protection Coordinator (DWSPC) with copies of SDSs for all chemicals proposed

for use on-site prior to use or delivery to the property. Based on these SDSs,

the DWSPC will determine if the chemical is approved for use on this site. A

copy of the SDS for all chemicals used on the project shall remain on the job

site as required by law.

15. Food-grade chemical products shall be used whenever possible.


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16. No fill materials containing hazardous materials shall be used on this site. All

fill materials shall be approved by Owner prior to use.

17. Contractor shall provide a spill containment and control plan with notification

procedures, specific cleanup and disposal instructions for different products, a

description of quick response containment and cleanup supplies that will be

available on the site, including a supply of sediment control materials (e.g., a

silt fence, straw bales, an oil-absorbing, floating boom), proposed methods for

disposal of spilled materials, and employee training for spill containment.

18. Wellhead protection signs that follow Owner’s sign standard shall be placed in

multiple conspicuous locations at the site, including the dedicated fueling area,

to alert contractors, subcontractors, and others to the importance of reporting

and cleaning up any spills.

END OF SECTION